"Mares and stallions, Fillies and colts, Ponies of all ages, Get ready for the greatest show on Equestria....  THE EQUESTRIA DUEL MONSTERS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!" An announcer pony said as the arena lit up with a dazzling laser show, "That's right folks, Ponies and creatures from all over the planet have gathered their best decks to win the glory in this exciting 4 day tournament."

"In this 4 day Free-For-All tournament, 16 lucky champions have struggled through the prelims by the skin of their teeth, Including our clear favorites, The Legendary MANE 6!!!!!!" Everypony started cheering with a thunderous outbreak of applause at the sound of Twilight and friends in the tournament.

"At the end of the last day, 16 duelists will become 1, And that lucky one will win the highest honour we can bestow.... THE EQUESTRIA CORE CRYSTAL!!!!!!" This was also met with a thunderous roar of applause from the audience ponies.

"So without any further delay, Let's meet our 16 cardslingers!"

Upon hearing this, The 16 lucky winners appeared in the spotlights in the centre of the arena, A few recognizable names were Twilight and friends, Darkwing and his creations, Sunset Shimmer, Shining Armour, Diamond Tiara, And an unknown unicorn known as Card Storm. (The Yugi Moto of this fanfiction)

"So now the 1st question is, Who's gonna duel first?" A large bunch of HDTVs appeared around the stadium, And all 16 ponies' pictures were placed into 16 cards, Turned over and shuffled wildly, Before being placed at the bottom of a tournament tree.

When the first two cards were flipped over, It showed the pictures of Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armour.

"OOOH!!!!!!!!! Just look at those sparks fly!!!! Our 1st match up is between brother and sister, Shining Armour and Twilight Sparkle!" All the other duelists went back to their respected lounges waiting for their duels, Whilst an AR grid was created by the two combatants hooves.

"Well this is different." Twilight said to her brother as they shuffled the other's deck fairly, "I didn't expect to face you, In the 1st round no less."

"Me neither, Twily, But just remember this, Even though we're brother and sister, This is a no holds barred tournament, So don't expect me to go easy on you." Shining Armour said in response after he and Twilight exchanged the decks back to their respective owners, Before trotting to their respective duelist zones.

"Looks like the combatants are ready so......."

"LET'S DUEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Came from everypony in the stadium as the 1st match began Next Chapter: Twilight V.S Shining Armour (Part 1) Estimated time remaining: 58 Minutes