As Exodia was thrown into the abyss known as the sea only to be barely missed by Joey by a few cards it felt immense hatred for the one known as weevil. This wrath kept building despite having traveled for a while now. Over its journey it grew to be thankful for the person who had put him in this card due to being completely impervious to weather and all sorts of thing which would damage any other unimportant card. But Pegasus had known better and chose not to enrage a being that held infinite power. But for years it floated occasionally it came across a person who would pick them up. After such a long time floating the other pieces of him had long since faded to the weather and Exodias writing and stats had completely disappeared. But with all Its might it spoke to the persons mind with a chance for a power that was none like they had ever known before. The first time Exodia with no stars no Atk no Def and No effect after the waves had washed away everything that was weak to the elements they simply threw him back into the sea. The second time he promised power to some old being who seemingly already had something akin to infinite power and held a seal which made Exodia promise only power and not infinite power. That person also threw him back into the sea without realizing the card they held had somehow copied Exodias strength and his card now truly did have infinite Attack power. Then the third time after so much spiritual energy and hatred had risen from Exodia's Unending Might It's text and stats had changed along with its picture which after such a long time collecting these feelings had changed. Exodia instead of looking like a undead creature who was forever shunned from the world due to his strength. Exodia was adorned in gold that outlined Its already existing features however leaving the head without any. His eyes had changed color now a glowing ominous Black. The last remnants of the pentagram seal that bineded him had disappeared and slowly more things accumulated over time. But No one realized the power which could have defeated any being be it man, machine, God, or demon, that plagued the heros or villains yet no one took Exodia's offer. Then his entire being had been assembled on the card picture covered in gold all of the picture shined as if with magnificent power if only the smallest amount of light hit it. The shackles that had binded him were gone all the limiters removed instead in the place of those shackles we're golden rings with engraved hieroglyphs of long lost languages. In Its left and right hands each with an orb of long forgotten Dark magic that could even challenge the ones who imprisoned him to five cards. Both orbs were A Dark glowing purple but within the magical orbs they had two separately colored infinity signs the one on the left was a dark ominous glowing black the one on the right was a powerful shining white that seemed to crackle with a power that threatened to burst at any moment. The head dress he wore also had a Golden face plate which covered his face leaving slits for the two intense Glowing black eyes. The red bands on the headdress had changed to blue. And The background behind him has been replaced from a pentagram to a gold and black Ying Yang behind Exodia. The numbers and Effects as well as stars had changed. And this time the one who had taken Exodia from a river was a strange kid who just happened to play duel monsters. From their eyes this was the coolest card in the entire universe regardless of what it actually did due to the fact they had trouble reading as they were at a very young age. Exodia not knowing if a promise of power would entice the child instead relayed this message telepathically.

Alex's Pov

" Small one you have freed me of a journey I have been on too long rejoice. For I am a long forgotten card to all who castes me aside if you simply keep me in your company at all times I can promise friendship and the greatest and most fun adventure of your life. Thank you young one for finding me. And please don't throw me back into the water after all you can never have enough friends right."

Alex looked around bewildered and very confused searched for a few moments then turned her eyes to the card, Was that you , I try to Read the cards name, Xdi? I pronounce it's name wrong and to boot most of the cards name is missing. Your what they call a duel spirit, I stepped away from the river and ran home with my new friend in my pocket, You have to meet everyone else before we can get started hehe, I gleefully giggled most of the way home and rushed into my room where I keep my cards, in no particular order but they were all face up so I can see and practice reading the cards, Hey guys guess what, I eagerly spoke to the cards on the table, we've got a new friend with us. I met him at the river he looked lonely so I thought we could all get along together isn't that right, as I took out the new addition to my collection from my breast pocket and put it face down on the table my mom called me from downstairs.

" Dinners ready dear come and get it!"

Sorry guys looks like you have to wait a little longer, I heads downstairs and close the door behind me.

Cards except Exodia pov

So who is the lucky one this time I wonder what do you think Lus.

"L: I have no idea but I can feel an immense pressure from them they might be labyrinth wall or a strong flip monster. That's my guess Slots."

Humph what if it's just a fire grass how embarrassing would that be for your almost 100% correct battle instinct. But we will all welcome them regardless after all. Slot machine looks around, Were all so similar all cards people just tossed away or were lost. Now this is our family he is our family the one we watch over together.

"COH: I'm curious as to what it is it's killing my heart. But at the same time I want to wait...So torn, Change of heart exclaimed. Was there anyone in our group who could flip other monsters over using our effects?"

Slots: Well we'd have to get over to where the spells are first. After all I would have remembered if there was one. Most of us are either high stats normal cards or low stats effect monsters. But there are exceptions to that like Lus over here. But if there was someone among us who could flip others over, slot machine looked around, they might be near with lower level monsters. As they usually have return effects. Or other ridiculous things. Like Hane Hane. Black luster soldier Envoy of the beginning face palmed when he heard that due to a memory of being sent back to the hand via its effect. That definitely wasn't your finest moment.

"Jester: He he he and what if it's a trap monster did anyone consider that. The only problem with that being he doesn't know how to use trap monsters. Or just a super powerful spell card. Though unlikely they considered his input."

Exodias pov

Unfortunately since I'm face down I can't really hear or see to much. I wonder what else he's collected in his arsenal. Well no matter I care little for anything trivial. I'd rather not return to floating on the ocean waves. To declare my presence even though I have such strength no card can flip itself over. I'll return to the spirit world for now oh wait I was banished. This will be a long journey won't it. Wait a second since the seal disappeared maybe if I disguise myself I'll be able to see what's changed in the spirit world since I left. The presence and aura around the card dissipated as Exodia changed its appearance using its infinite power and for the first time in over 3,000,000 years returned to the spirit world.

Spirit world section entrance # XXXErrorXoverrideXOldGatesXHerocityX33

Exodia took the appearance of an unknown card any monster that looked would assume it was a token of some sort, Hero city? Hmm, As the cloaked small figure walked through the gates with many other small monsters it effortlessly avoided physical contact with any nearby monsters ,The Monsters that come through aren't checked any more. It used to be only higher class monsters could enter society. Speaking of which I haven't seen anyone to important yet. This gate must be for the smaller monsters then. As they walked from the gate into the city they looked upwards at skyscrapers and other buildings which weren't common before in the spirit world there were monsters flying through the air walking on the ground and jumping roof to roof,This is interesting I should try and see if I can find anything out while I'm here.

Later

Interesting it seems a new age has come though the other areas still exist. I wonder what ever happened to toon world. Why bother I doubt it matters any way. As they walked around they saw some monsters they never had heard of before there were plenty of things that seemed out of place or moved to a different area so much so they almost got lost, Originally my objective was to figure out what was going on but clearly I'd have to see administrator. Back when I was here the administration was made up of the ones responsible for my sealing. Ra, Slifer and Obelisk...if they still are I have to avoid that place as only they would be able to see through my magic. I should probably return to reality soon my new partner will probably be getting back. They headed for an exit gate located in an ally.

" H1:Halt cloaked citizen, we are currently searching for a criminal in the city we need you to come with us just in case!"

" H2:That's right it's unsafe to travel alone while there is a criminal on the lose. We'd like you to return home before anything happens."

Well this could be bad I guess for now I have to find a way to get out of the spirit world. Luckily time is much slower in the outside world. I could always try and trip them into getting me to a gate. I don't like doing this but I may have to act out something so I can get back to the real world. Well wait I could just disappear that would be easier. Yeah I'll just vanish. The robed figure disappeared not leaving a single trace of existence behind.

"H3: what the heck just happened I'm I imagining things please tell me I'm imagining things. The other heros simply turned around and walked away not knowing what to do."

Alex's pov

Thanks for dinner mom it was delicious, I put my dishes away in the dish washer. " Your welcome honey, she ruffles my hair, remember duel school starts tomorrow so gather your things together you don't want to be late." Right I'll do that, I went upstairs to my room and closed the door. " Sigh... If only you were here to see your daughter dear you'd be so proud, she grabbed the locket hanging from her necklace, I wonder where you might be sometimes... Our little Alex is going to be quite the duelist one day just like you and me, a tear rolled down her cheek as she looked into the locket."