Ok, so before getting started and setting some ground rules, somethings to go over first.

1. I made this story out of way too much free time thinking about things and some personal distain for how ARC-V turned it out. I honestly wanted the series to do well and it was doing decent until the Synchro Dimension started. That being said, I am going to try to refine somethings that irked me personally. If any of you reading this have some distaste for certain things, I would like to hear what you think I should refine. Off the bat I can say two things that will be different. The first is Action Duels because I like the concept but not the execution. The second is the final 8 episodes and the ending because you know why and story reasons. (Still the same events, but different results at the end.) For the Arc-V side, there is a three year gap between the ending and the start of this story. The characters look mostly the same, just older versions of themselves.

2. This story was pretty much ignited by how good VRAINS is at the the moment. (Keep in mind, this was released after episode 28 aired.) I like the idea of Link Vrains as a whole and thought about how to put it into Arc-V which is how this story was born. Not much else to say here other than a few things. Yusaku and the Knights of Hanoi will have some attention on them, but not too much. The story also takes place after Episode 28, so anything that happens after that will not be acknowledged... unless it's a power up for the main character, then I'll think about how to put it into the story.

3. This is my first Yu-Gi-Oh! story, so if you don't how I like things, tell me what I could improve on. Probably will keep it the same though. How duels will work will be explained next chapter. I also would appreciate it if someone made a cover art for the story, so if you want to make one, PM me.

With that out of the way, some ground rules.

1. Excluding chapters without duels, the chapters will be long so sit down for the long haul.

2. There will be original cards and altered effects for existing cards. If you have salt about that, leave that at the door.

3. This story will not update frequently, so be patient.

With all that done with, enjoy the prologue.

Prologue: After ARC-V

It has been three years since the "Arc-V Incident" and the four dimensions have been recovering since. All the destruction that had been cause is being rebuilt and everyone is working with each other. Even Yuya and Yuzu managed to get their dimensional counterparts separated from themselves to their home dimensions. Yuya even takes some time to visit the other dimensions.

However, this story is not about Yuya or any of his dimensional counterparts. This story is about three girls and the appearance of an old foe that was thought to be long gone...

[Hl]

"Yuzu, are you ready yet?" Syuzo called upstairs.

"I'm almost ready." Yuzu said as she finished getting dressed. Looking over herself in the mirror, she liked the uniform she was wearing. The uniform consisted of a red lined white jacket, a blue dress shirt, a short red skirt, and black stockings. After smiling at herself, Yizu grabbed her bag and headed downstairs.

"About time you got down here. Someone dropped by for a visit." Syuzo said.

"Is it Yuya?" Yuzu asked as she got downstairs.

"No, just someone coming ask a favor." a familiar voice said. Yuzu turned to the source of the voice and saw Reji standing there.

"Reji! What are you doing here?" Yuzu said out of surprised.

"Well, I actually came here to talk with your father about something and pass you a request I had. However, since you're still here, I might as well make the request in person." Reji said as he adjusted his glasses.

"What did you need of me?" Yuzu questioned.

"I take it that you know of the cross school program that is happening at your school?" Reji asked.

"You're talking about the one with Den City High School right?" Yuzu said.

"Exactly, the LEO Corporation and SOL Technologies are funding this even, allowing a student exchange between the two schools." Reji explained.

"If I remember correctly, the students will basically be spending a school year in the cities. The students will also live with a student from our school." Yuzu said.

"Ah, I see you remembered that detail. That's good because it relates to the favor that I wanted to ask you." Reji said. Yuzu tilted her head curiously as he listened to what Reji had to say. "You see, there was a last minute addition to the trip and the student in question has been assigned to live with you." Reji began.

"You want me to look after her don't you?" Yuzu finished.

"Not only that, but I want you to help her get used to this city. The student's brother said that they can be a little skittish." Reji said as he got out a slip of paper.

"That's fine with me." Yuzu said in a kind tone.

"Good." Reji said simply as he handed the paper to Yuzu.

"What's this?" Yuzu asked.

"Something that I would read alone." Reji responded. Yuzu simply shrugged as she walked to the door.

"Ok, I'll see the two of you later." Yuzu said as she left the house.

[hl]

Meanwhile, at Paradise Airport…

Aoi was just getting out of the flight area and stretched as she got her suitcase. "Man, I really hate long flights. Still this is going to be an interesting exchange program." Aoi thought to herself. As she was stretching, she noticed that Yusaku was walking up to her.

"Aoi, are you ok?" Yusaku asked in his usual tone.

"Yeah, just stretching to wake myself up." Aoi said.

"Good, although I will say that I am surprised to see you here." Yusaku said.

"I wouldn't miss this for the world. My brother managed to arrange something with the LEO Corporation." Aoi said as she looked around. Yusaku simply nodded as he listened to that. "By the way Yusaku, can I ask you a something?" Aoi questioned.

"What is it?" Yusaku asked.

"Are you Playmaker?" Aoi responded. Yusaku didn't react at all as he simply looked at Aoi.

"How did you figure it out?" Yusaku questioned in his calm tone.

"Well, it was the little things that made me think of the idea, like your Duel Disk. I just needed you to confirm it." Aoi said. Yusaku then gave a slight smile.

"You're clever you know that." Yusaku said in a proud tone.

"Thanks, and don't worry, I won't tell anyone." Aoi said as she walked away. After she walked away, Yusaku sighed as he grabbed his bag.

"Happy she's feeling better?" Ignis asked.

"Quiet you." Yusaku said before walking in the direction that Aoi was going.

[hl]

Elsewhere in Paradise City...

A student was running through the forest, trying to get away from something. Right now, he was in the middle of a duel with a mysterious girl. The Student was down to 2500 Life Points with an empty field. The Mysterious Girl on the other hand had all her life points and a field full of monsters they had never seen before with it the girl's turn. (Student: 2500 LP) (Mysterious Girl: 4000 LP)

"Damn it, where is an Action Card?" the student thought as they ran away. As they did, resounding footsteps could be heard from behind them. When they turned around, they saw the monster that was chasing them. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a tree root and fell to the ground.

"I told you, you're not escaping my sights." the girl said as they appeared next to him.

"What do you want from me?" the student asked. The girl simply stayed silent as the footsteps got closer.

"Battle!" the girl said simply. When the girl said that, the footsteps stopped and the girl's monster appeared next to her before continuing. "Supreme King Dragon Odd-Eyes, Direct Attack! Spiral Darkness Burst!" The dragon then breathed a breath of spiraling dark energy at the student, finishing off the student's life points. (Student: 2500 - 2500 = 0) (Winner: Mysterious Girl).

"Alright, you won. Now just let me go." the student said as the action field disappeared.

"And let you go back to being the leader of a drug trade, I think not." the girl said. Before the student could say anything, a ring the girl was wearing started to glow. "Be banished into darkness, tainted soul! Soul Break!" the girl announced. The world then distorted around them for a brief moment before the student fell to ground unconscious.

"Well, you certainly took care of that." a voice said.

"You saw what they were capable of, you should be glad I stepped in to save you Storm." the girl said to herself.

"I'm grateful for that, don't get me wrong. I'm just curious as to why you dragged me to this dimension in the first place." Storm asked. Before the girl said anymore, she closed her eyes and the two switched souls.

"Don't get me wrong, I don't know either. However, there is someone that I wanted to find. It's fuzzy, but I remember the girl wearing a bracelet." the 'girl' said.

"Not much to go on, but it's a start, let me know if you remember anything else Ray." Storm responded.

"Got it." Ray said before going silent. Storm then sighed before getting used to her body again before walking off.