Hello everyone, and happy 2011. Welcome to my first Yu-Gi-Oh fanfic and my foray into the Shadowchasers Universe, as penned by Cyber Commander and expanded upon by such luminaries as Lux-Nero

Before I begin the fic this week, a couple of points.

This is a dueling story, as Yugioh should be (Screw you Millennium World). This will follow standard TCG rules except in special entertainment nuances that will be noted in author notes beforehand.

I will be using the ban list at the time the chapter is written, for now, that means the September 2010 list. When the new list comes out in March, the shift will be reflected in-story.

This story takes place in Washington DC in the year 2021, as is outlined in official sources. By the Anime's recurring, this takes place (initially) right before the start of season three of 5DS and towards the end of Power Primordial. We will assume that the duels in this version of Neo Domino use real-life rules, and always have. As the is set in DC, the events in the anime won't really have an impact until the very late WRGPX arc, for obvious reasons.

This fic still obeys the continuity of the anime regarding cards that are unique in that setting. (No God Cards, No Manga E-heroes etc. . .)

For TCG cards, I'll use the American names. For cards not in America yet, I'll use the most agreed-upon translation or one of my own if I find it better suiting. All names will be edited over once they are released in the States. For anime-only cards, I'll use either the original the dub name. (As unlike most, I have no particular animosity towards Dubs.) Likewise, for the names of anime characters, Jaden Yuki, Carly Carmine and Sayer abound. Episode names are in English standard.

When I use an OCG-only card, anime-only card, original card (or card I believe is uncommon enough to warrant an explanation, information about it will appear at the end of the chapter Of special note is the card I will detail here, which is essential to Turbo Duels, a factor that plays an important part of 5D's.

A word on my timing, like most of you I have a real life that can distract from this fic, as such I'll TRY to keep a schedule but I'm not going to make any promises I won't keep. Stuff happens. I accept guest-Chapters (see below) to be used in case something comes up but realize that new chapters on a time scale aren't guaranteed. I DO guarantee that each chapter will be my best and that I plan to finish the fic. I respect my readers and jumping out without explanation is just irresponsible.

Speed Duel rules, here we go. Riding/Turbo/Speed duels will use Speed World 1 as it fits in the time line and I find SW2 WAY too overcomplicated to use. I'll splash it in throughout the chapters though. Just don't expect a perfect grasp. The Speed World Rules I'll be using are those found in Stardust Accelerator, as well as rules that need to be added to allow it to function in the Anime/Shadowchasers World.

SPEED WORLD (Spell Card)

Field Spell

Image: An explosion of energy.

Card Description: Spell Cards other than "Speed Spell" Cards cannot be activated. During each player's Standby Phases, each player places 1 Speed Counter of their own on this card (up to 12 each). This card cannot be removed from the Field. If a non- "Speed World" Field Spell is played, destroy it.

Finally GIVE TIPS. I encourage all reviewers to use the "three things I liked three things I didn't" method in reviews and if you have tips for cards the players should use fell free to PM me. However, Flaming will not be tolerated. Constructive Criticism is always welcome but if you do not intend to read this fic for the purposes, it was not made for leave or I will take action against as outline through the rules. Original cards are always accepted and will be given credit when due. All original cards used in other Shadowchasers fics are open play. Guest Chapters are open and if you feel good enough to write one, PM me first and I'll be happy to know, I have a back up in case something happens.

Yugioh is property of and/or distributed by Konami, Kazuki Takahashi, TV Tokyo, 4kids Entertainment, The CW, and Cartoon Network. Site is hosted by . Universe is given by Cyber Commander. DnD monsters are property of Wizards of the Coast. I make no profit from this venture.

Now that the obligatory Chapterless first 'Chapter" is up to screw with the numbering it's time to begin…

SHADOWCHASERS: LEGEND OF THE SHADOW KNIGHTS