This fic is based on Yuma and Astral, their duel, and more specifically, how interaction with each other changed them.
Yuma:
Astral was always there.
Until now, we had never abandoned each other.
Never given up hope, quite literally, with our Utopia.
Until now, I'd never believe Astral would turn against me.
Never believe he would want to get rid of Barian world.
But now, I realise maybe it was never meant to be...
No, I tell myself. We've overcome a lot.
I've become a better person because of Astral... Even a better duelist!
And he's more than a guy with amnesia.
Since we met, things have been different.
And that is a great thing.
I understand now. We couldn't give up.
But why did Astral choose getting rid of the Barians?
It couldn't have been his intention all along.
But still... even if it was, I don't see how I can't get him to change his mind!
We've made each other better. Is it my fault that this may change?
We'll have to duel soon... I don't want to lose.
But how do I win?
Maybe I'll just have to do my best.
Yes. Anyways...
I'm looking forward to seeing all the Utopias at once.
Author's note: This fic is loosely based on how one's interactions and experiences can change them... From Astral's memories, to Kattobingu (Feeling the Flow, in the English dub), to even Dark Zexal... it's quite evident that what can be called "Character development" but really happens in life is present in Zexal... And why wouldn't the characters think about that... Especially at a time so monumental as Astral and Yuma's duel. Thanks for listening/reading my thoughts; they're likely annoying to some... Enjoy, then!
