Okay, this is my new Rio-centric story. It will also be a ZEXAL/Arc-V crossover story. Meaning it probably won't get much love but meh... anyways, one of my headcanons is that Rio would still have her Barian powers in a different dimension to her own, so if you don't like that, you can leave. She won't be using them that much, after all. Second, the pairing of this story. It will determinate which person will be going with Rio to the Standard dimension to fight alongside the Lancers. The pairings are as follows:

HolyIceshipping (Durbe x Rio)

Accidentshipping (IV x Rio)

Gorgonicshipping (Vector x Rio)

Diamondshipping (Kaito x Rio)

There will be no IceBait because Yuma will be staying behind to deal with the threat (Rio is basically being sent back along with the chosen person to check on Earth and if anything happened during their absence) or SnowBird (for the same reasons and I don't ship yuri) so basically it's just the pairings above that I'm comfortable with.

Long author's note aside, I hope you enjoy this fic, along with this rather short prologue ...

The Ice Queen's Return

Prologue

"Guys." Yuma suddenly spoke up, causing everyone to look at him and stop doing whatever they had been doing. "I was thinking..."

"I hope you didn't hurt yourself..." Shark muttered under his breath, causing all the former Barian Emperors and the rest of the group to laugh.

"Hahaha, ha! Very funny, Shark." the younger boy muttered. "Anyways, I was wondering about what was going on back on Earth..."

"Well we are all gone for now so there shouldn't be any huge problems." IV spoke up from his seat in-between his brothers and father, as they all worked on some counter-attack plans.

"But how are we supposed to know?" Yuma countered. "Somebody could invade while we are away thinking that Earth was now an easy target!"

"Yuma, you really need to tone down with those novels of yours..." Kotori sighed under her breath, causing her friend to open his mouth angrily but was stopped when the most unexpected person spoke up.

"I actually agree with Yuma. I'd say that I should go back and check out the situation."

Shark turned to slowly stare at his sister.

"Rio, if you think that I will let you leave by yourself, for even a minute, you'd be deadly wrong. Besides, we need you here..."

"Mo! Ani, you know that's not true." Rio huffed. "The threat is being dealt with and we really shouldn't have left Earth so defenceless ... so, would it make you feel better if somebody went back with me? I wouldn't be going by myself." she rolled her eyes at his overprotectiveness.

"Rio..." Shark started, shocked by her behaviour towards him.

"I'd have to agree with Merag-sama, Nasch." Durbe spoke up, pushing his glasses up. "Earth needs to be protected too... as such, we should make a vote on who goes back with Merag-sama."

"This is hilarious..." IV muttered to his brothers as their father just sighed and went back to his plans, Kaito in some corner, muttering something to Vector who was listening carefully.

"Alright, I give up." Shark glared at IV for his comment. "But only under the condition that somebody goes back with you."

"Yes, ani..." Rio had to roll her eyes again as Yuma spoke up again, looking like he had another idea.

"But how would Shark-imoto and whoever else go back? Is there like a portal to Earth?" he looked at Astral in question.

"Of course." the blue being replied. "How do you think we got here from Earth?"

"Oh..." once again, Yuma had caused everyone to laugh. "Well, sorry for forgetting!" he pouted.

"Whatever, let's vote..." Shark stated loudly, his eyes raking through the room before they settled on someone. "You will be going with Rio."

His sister turned around in that general direction and saw that her 'partner' for this 'mission' was...

So be sure to vote! Couple with most votes will be the winner, clearly xD

Honestly, I'd be happy if anyone reads this at all but whatever couple is picked will be the couple for this fic, so chose wisely :)

Also, this title is not set so be sure to leave better fic names with your over-all review since my brain hates me right now...

And yes, what Shark means by 'voting' basically translates to him (figuratively) picking out the companion :P xD

Thanks for reading!