Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Knight Reborn! Volume 2: Love!

by DragonKnight15

*AU Multi-Crossover* The Dragon Knight is back once again! Enjoy the second volume of the tales of Yugi Mutou, the Dragon Knight, and his friends going through new challenges and a dark evil that will change the Mew Mew Heroine, Ichigo Momomiya, and the love of her life? Expect idiots, heroes, growth, and kicking nuts... and something a little M-Rated, if possible! ENJOY!

4. 3: The Way of a Duelist!

Yu-Gi-Oh! : Dragon Knight Reborn!

Created by: DragonKnight15

Disclaimer: This story is a copyright from me. I also may have used other plots from other authors. Almost all characters, objects, names, places, powers, moves, events, plots and weapons are not original worked. They were already made from other manga, anime and cartoon stories. They are also already copyrights that I do not own. This story is an anime story. P.S.This story is also a crossover of other anime/cartoon stories like Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Sonic X plus other Sonic video game plots and characters, Danny Phantom, FullMetal Alchemist, Sailor Moon, Pokémon and others more. I am borrowing Erika Aoyama and Mew Erika from Redwallfan2000 from Fan as one of the other characters in this anime story. Ichigo Momomiya is 16 years old than 12/13 like in the anime. This is not also a copy of either any "Dragon knight" or "Dragon Knights" stories, but it's weird that I never heard of them until now. It is my idea, even if the names of it are weird. Some characters will have, sometimes, a short written name. Most names are in their Japanese or English versions. If you don't get it, look at in the Internet. Note: Most Duel Monster card names will be in their English names. Also, most cards effects are change into their anime version. Also note that most techniques/Jutsus from Naruto will be in its English form and others in its Japanese forms.

Hello Readers, this is Episode 3 of the new volume and the new arc, The Truth is Reveal! A Stronger Bond Forms, the Aliens' Strike and the coming of the Akatsuki! Hope you love it! Have fun! And remember to review! P.S. I do not own them all or any of them except this crossover story, so I wrote the band's or artist's name that wrote that song which I do not own again.

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For those who don't pay attention to the manga… the Naruto manga is completed and done, unless other news of a possibly of a Part 3 until next year. At the moment… I want to tell you all how I feel about this… the end of an era. 15 years of seeing this lonely boy who found friends and the strength to change his own destiny and forge his own path has concluded, and the battle that decided the real strength: Will VS Hatred. Many who do not read the manga, I won't spoil anything for you to find out in the anime but I want to be honest and I enjoy the finale. It was something I was happy about, especially the last two chapters. The end and the beginning of something new. I want to thank you all for enjoying Naruto on what it is and not think of it as better than other animes. All animes and western animation shows are amazing… *eyes angrily at Teen Titans GO* Most… not all. So in honor of his ending… KEEP BEING YOU, NARUTO!

Leave your thoughts about the end of an era of Naruto (until Part 3 appears) in the review.

Naruto: Believe it!

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Here's the intro: The Earth... is a great place where humanity and all other creatures live and learn to evolve little by little, but this great world has Darkness in it too. Evil beings who wish to conquer this world and everyone.

Only one being stood against them to show everyone the power of light and hope, but this great mythical dragon wasn't able to stop them. He gave his powers and hope to a human that was known by his name, the Dragon Knight!

Before this hero also met his end, he gave the legendary Dragon Sword and his hopes and dreams to the next knight, his youngest son who is destined to become a legend by the sides of his comrades and his love. This hero... is the Hero of Light, the Last Dragon Knight of Light!

This is the tale of his greatest battle of his youth and the love one he must protect at all cost!

In order to save the person you love, you must fight for him/her. Even if it's hard, even if you die, you cannot ever give up or you won't ever forgive yourself. You have to fight and never give up!

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(OPENING 1: My Sweat Heart by Rika Komatsu from Tokyo Mew Mew)

Volume 2: Episode 3: The Bonds of Partners and a Connection between Comrades! The Legend of the White-Horned Bonds!

In the Previous Episode of DKR:

Judai and Asuka had some time alone to chat between each other… with Naruto tagging alone. After helping Yugi and Ichigo in fighting a Vegetable Chimera monster and witnessing Judai's ninja like moves, the former Osiris student explained his story before the events of stopping the time traveling villain, Paradox, and his tale of learning the ways of the assassin by Ezio Auditore de Firenze, Judai found a way back to his time and learned great things and formed a bond with the elite assassin.

What will happen next?

And now the conclusion... few weeks later, afternoon:

It has been nothing more than work days for Ichigo Momomiya… and work… and more work… and more-more work… and then saving the day as Mew Ichigo... and then again. First was her normal life work with school, friends and family. Another work was trying to spend time with Masaya which was more than barely, and she ends up barely having any strength to have some fun with him or even having fun time with herself. And then her work at Café Mew Mew was a nightmare with Mint and Ryou… a stress killer basically. And finally her duties to fight the Aliens and their evil plans, plus dealing with the Dark Lord.

Even though it seemed much, especially trying to not get overexcited because of her chances to transform into a cat… it wasn't so bad because… for her, Yugi was around. He helped her with her homework as a tutor and became her partner as the Dragon Knight. Even though the Blue Knight happens to sometimes show up, she was just too lucky to have them… or was she? At the moment, she shouldn't brag about it.

Even so, her exhaustion of doing a lot and not spending time to have fun has dragged her too low. It felt like she was sick every day, but not of a sickness but of life. It feels like she's been in a rut for too long that she's had it and tired of it.

School has finally ended and for once… no waitress work. Ichigo was almost too relief of it, but she wasn't because tomorrow would be the same thing.

"… SIGH!'' Ichigo sighed loudly as she puts her face over her deck as she stretched out her arms and legs. She was so bored and tired of the endless rut. ''This sucks. If it's not school or the café; it's going to be something else that's going to break me.''

She tried to calm down but even she was out of being calm as she starts to ramble with shaking her head and arms. ''I need a break.''

Ichigo sighs again softly as she tried to have the energy to walk home. She rolls her head to the side and just blinks in silence to see she wasn't alone. ''… Nya?''

It was Yugi, and he was shuffling and scanning the cards of his deck. It was so strange in Ichigo's opinion that he was doing this even though the bell already rung. It was even stranger for her as she noticed how busy Yugi's eyes were reading his cards. She has noticed that most of the time he was studying and working on homework that he also has been checking his deck too. Odd was a word to describe this.

''Hey, the bell rang.'' Ichigo finally says to Yugi as he snaps out, sweat dropping as he didn't realize her or the time. ''Oh! Yeah, it did. Thanks Ichigo-kun.''

Ichigo sweat drops back as she sits up straight from her chair and just gazes at how strange Yugi is. He was so distracted that he wasn't aware of what time it was. She slightly smiled as she knew why he was like that.

''… Checking your deck for improvements before the tournament's finals?'' Ichigo asks him as he forms a small smirk on his lips while shuffling his deck again. ''Yea. I'm surprised you guess it.''

''Hanging out with a nerd helps me know what you like doing.'' The cherry head replied in a slight sassy tone. Yugi narrows his eyes to her as he smiled as he gave her a look. ''So that's what I am to you, huh Ichigo-kun?''

''Well you know me Nya- YAWN.'' Ichigo replies smiling as she yawns like a cat. Yugi smiles a bit to see her act like that as she did the same. Ichigo was happy at least someone she liked knew her secret besides the other Mew Mews and her bosses; it made her fears of being rejected by humanity… not so problematic anymore.

That's when she realized something to make him and herself happy as she asks nicely. ''So … Do you have plans today?''

Yugi thought about it, thinking if he had anything to do, as he leans his left arm over the desk while holding his left hand over his face. He didn't have any plans as he replies. ''Going home basically.''

This brought a grin on Ichigo's face as she turned around and giggled happily that they were alone now.

''Teehee, no one is around. This can be my chance.'' Ichigo said to herself with a hidden grin. She knew this would be her chance to escape the rut she has built for herself and finally do that is fun…ish.

Ichigo made up her mind as she pushes her desk over to Yugi's as the tricolor head raise an eyebrow. ''Eh… what are you doing?''

Ichigo giggles again as she reaches out and pull something from her briefcase. It was a deck as it surprises Yugi.

''If you want some help with your deck, maybe I can help you.'' Ichigo finally answers, holding her other hand over her hips, as she winks. Yugi was still very surprised as he said with a smile. ''Wow! You got your own deck?''

''Eh… no, actually. I took your advice a while back to train with your grandfather.'' Ichigo replied with a nervous yet happy grin. She acted like this because when she duel Yugi's grandfather, he was very strong and he used a common deck than the so-called super ancient deck he owns.

''You weren't expecting he was that strong huh?'' Yugi declares which startles Ichigo that he knew right off the bat that he she had troubles.

The cherry head sweat drops a bit as she replies honestly. ''Well… yea. He's so wise for a man of his age. I wonder if your grandmother is like that too?''

Ichigo soon noticed maybe she shouldn't have said that last part by how quiet Yugi became, showing his eyes being covered by his hair as if it was something he didn't want to talk about.

''… Never asked Grandpa about her.'' Yugi finally says softly, feeling depressed about it.

Ichigo felt bad as she held the deck close to her chest by what he meant by might ask his grandfather about his grandmother. Could it be that Yugi knew nothing about his grandmother?

''What do you mean by-?'' Ichigo tried to ask him only for Yugi to change his depressed state into a smiling, confident face. He declared as he held up his deck with confidence. ''Come on, it's game time.''

Ichigo was actually amazed how strong-hearten Yugi is to avoid such things and just nods to his wishes. ''… Yea.''

Ichigo still didn't know how to feel about Yugi or whatever happened to his grandmother, but he never even tried to ask.

The two sat down on their chairs as they adjust their desks, both facing each other and setting up their decks after shuffling them in the deck zone.

''Just to tell you, even though this deck is not mine, your grandfather told me I've gotten very good that I can borrow this deck until I decide to buy it.'' Ichigo brags a bit on her chances to even impress an amazing duelist like Yugi. ''When I beat you, I will know that I can!''

Yugi slightly smiles as he declares while having his eyes closed. ''Guess we'll find out.''

Ichigo nods slightly as she felt almost disappointed that she didn't have her own Duel Disk to have an awesome duel, but she didn't mind it one bit. ''It's sad I don't have a Duel Disk to make the duel excited.''

''I never needed a Duel Disk to enjoy dueling. And you shouldn't either.'' Yugi replies, admitting before Kaibacorp's Duel Disk, he still had fun dueling without machines or holographic monsters and cards. Ichigo agreed with him on that.

''Good point. Let's start!'' Ichigo declares as she's all pump up for this. She was, for once playing a card game, excited because now she can have her first duel with Yugi and showed him that she's not just a pretty face. She felt nervous challenging him, but she didn't care as she wanted to show the nice boy near her that she can do her best.

Both draw the top 5 cards of their deck and declare seriously ''Duel!''

Duel Screen: Yugi: 4000LP vs. Ichigo: 4000LP

"Ladies first, right?" Yugi suggested in a questionable tone as Ichigo nods with a small smirk. ''Absolutely.''

Duel Screen: Turn 1_ Yugi: 4000LP H: 5 / Ichigo: 4000LP H: 5

Ichigo felt so excited that she can make her first draw in her first duel. She's seen so many draw their cards and it was a good feeling. She couldn't help but finally try it.

"… My turn… DRAW, NYA!'' Ichigo finally shouts proudly as she draws her card with so much passion. Yugi was amazed how much more emotion she put in her draw. He could tell she was eager to duel.

Ichigo looks carefully in her hand, remembering back what Yugi's grandfather has taught her about using the cards in one's hand to create an overwhelming strategy. She grins with giggles at the good hand she has.

''Yes! I first summon a monster in facedown defense position. And then… eh…'' Ichigo tried to think over after setting a monster in facedown position. She had to keep following her strategy or else.

''I set this card facedown. I end my turn.'' Ichigo finally declares as she sets a card in a horizontal position behind her set monster. Ichigo smiles as she stares at Yugi. ''Good start right Yugi-kun?''

''Indeed it is. I see Grandpa taught you the basics.'' Yugi replied with a small smile that Ichigo didn't make any mistakes in her first turn. When Jonouchi began, he had made multiple mistakes and even having a deck of just monsters and one or two spells. Ichigo, however, learned faster than he did.

''You know it. So now you don't have to worry about my dueling skills.'' Ichigo declared proudly by how well she made her first move. Yugi couldn't help but smirk for how new Ichigo still is to Duel Monsters. ''… We'll see.''

Duel Screen: Turn 2_ Yugi: 4000LP H: 5 / Ichigo: 4000LP H: 4

''Guess it's my turn.'' Yugi declares smiling as he draws his top card. He grins as he summons it with great emotion. ''I summon Kuriboh in attack mode!''

Ichigo blinks in surprised that Yugi would summon such a cute little thing right off the bat.

Kuriboh Lvl 1 ATK: 300 DEF: 200

''SO KAWAII!'' The cherry head shouted with heart-shaped eyes. Yugi sweat drops as he says nicely. ''Focus Ichigo-kun.''

Ichigo snaps out, embarrassed by her moment of weakness as she concentrates.

''And next I set one card.'' Yugi adds as he sets a facedown card behind his Kuriboh card. ''Your move.''

Duel Screen: Turn 3_ Yugi: 4000LP H: 4 / Ichigo: 4000LP H: 4

Ichigo stare carefully at the field and hand as she draws her card, thinking that she needs one more card to complete her full-proof combo. ''Hmm… my draw now, Nya!''

Ichigo draw and then grins happily as she drew the card she needed.

''YES! I got it!'' Ichigo said mentally to herself, feeling very confident in her move as she stares at Yugi. She declares proudly as she points her finger at him. ''Watch my perfect combo, Yugi-kun… because I will beat you in a heartbeat.''

Yugi just smirks, staying calm, as he wants to see Ichigo's perfect combo with his own eyes. ''Then bring it on, Ichigo-kun.''

Ichigo nods with confidence as she starts her turn by playing her first key card. ''First I'll start by playingPot of Greed! I can now draw two cards!''

Ichigo drew two cards, covering her grin like a rookie poker player, as she adds as she flips her facedown monster card. ''Hehehe… I flip summon my monster, Magician's Valkyria!''

Yugi was surprised Ichigo was using one of his magician monster cards.

Magician's Valkyria Lvl 4 ATK: 1600 DEF: 1800

''Next I play Double Summon! This card lets me Normal Summon Twice.'' Ichigo explains as she instantly summons two more magicians from her hand. ''I summon two more Magician's Valkyria!''

Magician's Valkyria (x2) Lvl 4 ATK: 1600 DEF: 1800

''Two more? Is she-'' Yugi was saying to himself that Ichigo summoned two more which only meant she was using that combo.

''Now with all three, I have the perfect lock. Now I prevented you from attacking my monsters and even me!'' Ichigo revealed with a small smile that now her three monsters form an untouchable defense. Yugi knew of that combo, and he even had an extra Magician's Valkyria in his Side Deck, but he rarely uses both for one reason; the chances of not drawing or summoning both and other reasons beside those.

''I now reveal my trap, Royal Degree! Now this card prevents you from using your traps because they will be… eh… negated!'' Ichigo explained slightly nervously. Yugi eyes the trap as it was another card he didn't expect Ichigo would use.

''I next play this super cool Continuous Spell Card, Circle of the Casters.'' Ichigo continues her turn as she plays another new card. This card showed a group of female magicians forming a barrier of pure light, protecting themselves from the darkness. ''This card now protects all my Spellcaster-type monsters from being destroyed by card effect as long as I possess two or more Spellcasters, Nya!''

Yugi raise an eyebrow as he never seen that card before. It must have been a new card his Grandpa lean Ichigo to use.

"Not done yet as I play the Equip Spell, United We Stand!'' Ichigo keeps it going as she plays an Equip Spell and equips it on the middle slot Magician's Valkyria.

''That card will increase one of your magicians by 800 ATK for each face-up monster you control.'' Yugi said as Ichigo nodded with a smile. ''Yup! And not just that, but I made sure you have nothing to use to stop my perfect combo!''

Yugi could see that, not to mention Ichigo's burning determination. She was very confident and proud of her combo. The tri-color head just couldn't help but smirk at her.

''I noticed that. Your combo prevents me from using traps and prevents me from destroying your magicians by card effects as well as canceling my attacks with a lock.'' Yugi explained the combo Ichigo set for herself. Ichigo grins, nodding happily, as he was very right.

''Exactly! Pretty smart huh?!'' Ichigo says, sounding excited by her amazing turn. She thought this game was hard and near impossible to learn, but she was so wrong. ''This card game isn't as hard as you think it was.''

Yugi was quiet, but yet he was still smiling a bit.

''Now let's do this! Go my stronger Magician's Valkyria, take down Kuriboh!'' Ichigo commands as she makes her attack at Yugi's weaker monster. She knew if she makes this attack go through, she wins automatically and finally learns she's stronger than the legendary Duel King.

''I don't think so. I reveal my facedown card.'' Yugi counters by revealing his facedown card, until Ichigo begins to wag her finger with a tongue out.

''Nice try, Mirror Force won't save you.'' Ichigo declared, knowing the only reason Yugi summon Kuriboh in Attack Mode was to lure her in a false safe of comfort so he would surprise her, but the cherry head already excepted that right off the bat.

Yugi became quiet, almost confirming Ichigo's suspicious, until the boy forms a small smirk. ''Who said it was Mirror Force?''

Ichigo raise an eyebrow as Yugi reveals his facedown card and she couldn't believe it. ''Multiply?!''

Yugi had set the Quick-Play Spell card, Multiply. Ichigo blinks in surprise as she didn't expect that card at all.

''I can now tribute Kuriboh to summon as many of my Kuriboh Tokens to my side of the field in defense mode!'' Yugi explains as he replaces Kuriboh with Kuriboh Tokens on the slots, all in defense position.

Kuriboh Tokens (x5) Lvl 1 ATK: 300 DEF: 200

Ichigo was still astonished that Yugi had a spell set and not a trap as a mutters loudly. ''No way, that was a spell card.''

''Quick-Play Spell, but yes, it is.'' Yugi responds with a small smirk. Ichigo tried to stay calm after her error as she makes her attack. ''Fine then, I'll just attack three tokens instead!''

Ichigo use her three magicians to destroy just three Tokens. The cherry head never expected this; she should have known better. She had to change up her game and she did have a Plan B.

''I end my Battle Phase and enter my Main Phase 2 in order to activate this other spell card, Magical Blast!'' Ichigo declares as she activates another spell that Yugi also didn't expect.

''This card inflicts 200 points of damage for each Spellcaster-Type I control on my field!'' Ichigo declares as the spell reduces Yugi's Life Points by 600. Yugi was still calm even with his Life Points lower.

''The best thing about Magical Blast is I can draw this card instead of performing my Draw Phase.'' Ichigo explained with overconfidence as her endless combo can still work even if Yugi struggles to guard against her attacks. She can use Magical Blast over and over until she wins. It was a full proof plan.

''And with this, I win Nya! Turn end.'' Ichigo declares as she ends her turn. With her perfect move, all she needs to do is waiting for the end. And then, Yugi will admire her for being a smart and pretty girl who can duel just as better as he can.

Duel Screen: Turn 4_ Yugi: 3400LP H: 4 / Ichigo: 4000LP H: 0

Yugi is truly amazed by Ichigo's dueling skills. He knew she was gifted by her determination and smart thinking, but there was something wrong with the deck she's depending on.

''You have an amazing field, Ichigo-kun.'' Yugi admits with a small smile. Ichigo giggles happily as she's honor by Yugi's respond. ''Thank you so much!''

''But this combo you're using isn't enough.'' Yugi suddenly added seriously which shocked Ichigo as she moves her hand over her mouth. ''Nya?''

''I'll show you right now. My turn now!'' Yugi declares as he draws his card without even looking at it as he plays it. ''I first play the spell card, Fiend's Sanctuary! I can now summon forth one Metal Fiend Token to my field in Attack Mode!''

Ichigo was amazed Yugi knew what card he played without even looking at the card.

Metal Fiend Token Lvl 1 ATK: 0 DEF: 0

''That monster is too weak.'' Ichigo pointed out with a small sweat drop. Yugi already knew that but he couldn't even care about that. ''So you think but he's not here to stay.''

Ichigo blinks as she realizes what he had in mind; a tribute summon!

''I tribute my token to tribute summon Dark Magician Girl!'' Yugi declares proudly as his token was replaced with his second ace and his ace monster's fateful student.

Dark Magician Girl Lvl 6 ATK: 2000 DEF: 1700

Ichigo was just star-struck. Even though it wasn't the holographic, she was still an amazed card.

''Wow, Dark Magician Girl.'' The cherry head mutter slightly in amazement as she tried not to show it to Yugi-kun. She blushes a bit as she remember all the times Anzu told her about this incredible card of Yugi's.

''Anzu told me how amazing this card is and I've seen it in action and believe her.'' Ichigo said to herself, knowing this card will be powerful to overcome. She shook that feeling off as she stayed strong, knowing her perfect combo won't lose to Yugi's female magician. ''But even so, she can't do anything to me.''

''I wouldn't say that.'' Yugi proclaims as it confuses Ichigo. The tricolor head was determined to show Ichigo the strength he possesses with his deck, right now.

''I'll start by playing the spell card, Magician's Nullification Chant!'' Yugi commences as he plays a new spell that shows a few female magicians (Dark Magician Girl, Magician's Valkyria, White Magician Pikeru, Ebon Magician Curran and Magician of Faith) chanting in a group as they release magic notes.

''Dark Magician Girl will now chant a magical song, negating the effects and activation of all your current face-up cards.'' Yugi explains as Ichigo couldn't believe it. She imagined that Yugi's magician began to chant to negate all of her cards. That means her Magician's Valkyrias plus Royal Degree and United We Stand effects were all negated.

''I next equip Dark Magician Girl with Magic Scepter!'' Yugi adds as he plays another spell that shows a powerful specter of ancient magic, equipping the spell to his Dark Magician Girl. ''This card increase Dark Magician Girl's ATK by 1000 and increases her level by one, making her a Level 7 Spellcaster!''

Ichigo was very startled that one card could power-up his magician by 1000 extra and even increase her level too. She had to stay calm more than ever, knowing she can still win this duel.

''Even if you did all that, there's no way you can defeat all of my Magician's Valkyrias.'' Ichigo pointed out, still determined to win. She knew she can still change things around as she continues explaining. ''Even if you destroy one, next turn, I can find a way to beat you.''

''Like I said, you would say that.'' Yugi once again repeated himself confident which scared Ichigo. Yugi plays one more spell from his hand and the one that would determine the duel. ''I play the spell, Diffusion Wave-Motion!''

Ichigo was shocked, never seeing that card before, as she questioned it. ''Diffusion Wave-Motion? What does that do?''

Yugi smiles as he explains nicely. ''By paying 1000 of my Life Points, I can target one Level 7 or higher Spellcaster-Type monster to attack all of your monsters.''

''No way!'' Ichigo shouted in completely shock, not even expecting such a powerful spell. She gulped her throat as she knew she had nothing to protect herself from this. ''The worst part is that all of my Magician's Valkyrias lost their effects, making them unable to protect each other.''

''Let's go, Dark Magician Girl! Attack the Magician's Valkyria from the left!'' Yugi quickly makes his attack as Ichigo is unable to do anything now, actually hopeless right now as Yugi's magician attacks. ''Dark Burning Burst!''

Ichigo lower her head as she sent the left side Magician's Valkyria to the graveyard and her Life Points drop by 1400, leaving her with 2600LP.

''Now attack the right one! Dark Burning Burst!'' Yugi charges another attack as Ichigo gets scared as the right side Magician's Valkyria to the graveyard and loses another 1400LP of damage, leaving her with 1200LP.

''No way. How did Yugi-kun pulled this off?'' Ichigo thought, upsetting, not believing how much stronger Yugi was to cut through her perfect defense. He was so calmed in every move and turn that it was unbelievable. Is Yugi that much of a genius in dueling?

''This next attack will end it. Dark Magician Girl, attack the middle Magician's Valkyria! Dark Burning Burst!'' Yugi declares his final attack as Ichigo could only do but scream as if she was hit by a holographic Dark Burning Burst. ''WHAAAA!''

Duel Screen: Winner... Yugi: 2400LP vs. Ichigo: 0LP

Ichigo drops off her chair to the ground, landing on her butt, overexcited by that move. Yugi could only do but sweat drop at what just happened.

"Eh… you okay?'' Yugi asks with a questionable, innocent expression. Ichigo stares at him, blushing slightly as she narrow her eyesight away from him. She felt both embarrassed to do that and to also look at him directly. It was true as people said; Yugi is completely a much more serious and confident person when he duels, besides becoming one with the Pharaoh. And when the duel is over, he becomes all innocent and… charming. Well he used to be cute, and still shows that cuteness, but he has gained a man's charm... well that's what Anzu told Ichigo.

Ichigo got herself up, brushing off the dirty she had on her behind, as she smiled nervously towards Yugi. ''Sorry! I just imagine we were dueling with Duel Disks.''

''Oh?! Haha, sorry.'' Yugi apologizes with a small laugh, not so sure why he said that; he felt like he needed to after how focus he was. He too felt embarrassed about it.

Ichigo eyes her deck and she couldn't believe she lost, but even in defeat, she couldn't give up now.

''… I lost. And I had a good combo, but I will beat you again and again to know that this combo can work!'' Ichigo decides seriously, showing her determined face to Yugi. The tricolor head smiles to see such determination that Ichigo had; it was a strong one too.

''If you wish to, that's fine by me.'' Yugi replies as Ichigo smiles as the two sit back to their chairs and reshuffle their decks, commencing another duel. Ichigo still had hope and she knows she can find a way to defeat Yugi.

The next day…

It was a normal, cloudy day, closing to down to winter time as everyone in the mall were shopping happily with their hearts set to enjoy the day… almost everyone.

''…'' Ichigo stayed silent and somewhat, upset on something. She's shopping with her friends Moe and Miwa. This was supposed to be Ichigo's free day, again thankfully, but then they call her. They've had questioned Ichigo if she was still their friend and Ichigo had to admit she hasn't been for a while so she decided to hang out with them like old times. However, for once in her life, Ichigo wasn't in the mood to go shopping.

''Hey, Ichigo. What do you think of this?'' Miwa asks as she tries out a cute jacket. Ichigo didn't pay attention as she looks at her phone for text messages. ''…''

The two girls turn their sights to their friend and surprised that she's not even paying attention.

''Ichigo!'' Moe shouted angrily that snapped the cherry head back to her senses. ''Huh?''

''You've been distracted… ON SHOPPING!'' The curly blond head shouted angrily to Ichigo as the short brunette agreed. Ichigo sweat drops slightly as she apologizes with a big nervous smile. ''Oh… sorry!''

''So do you have money to buy that?'' Miwa asks her as Ichigo stared at the cute skirt she wanted to buy, but realized she didn't have any money. It was because of Naruto's stupid idea of using his clone to disguise him as herself and somehow ended very badly. He not only skipped her working days, not letting Ryou to give her weekly payment, but also she had to buy a new phone after what Naruto did to her last. She still can't believe how he broke it by just looking at it. It was a nightmare for her.

''Eh… not really.'' Ichigo admitted in defeat. Moe narrows her eyes as she asks seriously. ''You weren't thinking of asking us for a loan?''

Ichigo sweat drops as she expects this would be her respond. She actually didn't want to ask her friends for a loan from how last loan ended… very badly.

''… No, I just wanted to hold it.'' Ichigo said as she hanged the skirt somewhere safe. She then went back to her sit and sighed for how bored she really was. She hated this feeling.

''Darn it, why am I acting up liked this?'' She questioned herself as she left her friends to finish their shopping. She wanders around the mail and soon finds herself staring at the Card Shop. She looked through the window to watch as some kids buying some Duel Monster packs and some were dueling inside.

''Do I really enjoy dueling that much to not stop thinking about yesterday?'' Ichigo questions herself as she thought back to yesterday and how impossible it was to duel Yugi.

Flashback… yesterday, Ichigo's POV:

''AAWW!'' I screamed again, overexcited, as her Life Points drop to zero once again by Yugi. I just lowered my head in shame for the 8th time I lost, again and again. I wasn't sure what I was doing, but since I had a rematch with Yugi with the deck I was borrowing, I started with a bad hand and lost instantly. Then I tried again and again and since then, nothing but bad draws and even when I finally had my combo again, I lost again. I managed to survive one instant defeat and bet everything on drawing something to change everything and instead drew a dead end and lost.

''Aww… I lost again.'' I groaned and submitted in defeat once again. Yugi just looked at me with a surprising expression to think it would happen again in our duel.

''Sorry. I didn't expect that would happen.'' He apologized like a sweetie that he was, but at the same time, he was just so much better and stronger. I really admired that about him, because he always finds a way to smile no matter how dark the situation gets. And I can too if I could.

''You're so much stronger, Yugi-kun, but that's why I will beat you one day! After all, I will.'' I told him, still determined to show him that I can be just as strong as he can. I really don't know why I should act like this, but Yugi just gave me a reason to surpass my own limits. Maybe it was because he was making me to realize how important it was to be Mew Ichigo.

I could tell Yugi smiled from hearing that as he said to me. ''That's good to hear Ichigo-kun and you can. Your deck and combo were okay… but it's not a good theme for you.''

''… Nya?'' I purred questionable as I touched the tip of my chin. He said I was good, but what I didn't get was the whole part of my deck is not perfect for me. What did he mean by that?

''Let me see your deck.'' He suddenly asked me as I didn't know how to respond other than hand the deck over to him. I watched as Yugi scanned my deck quickly and fast. I have to hand it to him that Yugi is amazingly good in reading cards fast.

After a few seconds or so, Yugi stopped as he muttered serious. ''Okay… hmm… Just as I thought.''

I stared at him as I leaned my head to the left, curious what he read from my deck. I had a feeling it wasn't good, at least I hope not. Yugi coughed slightly to begin his explanation.

''Your deck only focuses on using Magician Valkyria's lock combo with Magical Blast and United We Stand. I mean sure, it's not a bad combo, but the problem with it is that not all duelists will find this to be a good deck. In fact, it would seem easy to know how stop such a combo.'' Yugi explained it to me as I was pretty such for what I heard. My deck wasn't good enough because it wasn't a good deck. I don't know what to say about it.

''Someone like Jonouchi would struggle, but he would change the duel around. Kaiba would mock you for using such a single used combo, and Judai… he would be excited, but even that won't be enough to challenge him.'' Yugi continued explaining as I began to get what he was trying to say. He really did want me to get it so I won't fuzz or yell at him.

''So are you saying… my combo isn't good?'' I replied as the tricolor head nodded but only slightly. ''It is good, but… it's just that. There's nothing else backing it up and the whole inflict damage can be stopped or counter if it doesn't have any other support to it.''

I just continued staring at him, getting what he was trying to point out. Maybe that's the reason why I lost because I didn't have support for my deck.

''Most decks uses such combos for easy wins… but that's because the duelist doesn't put so much trust in the cards and in themselves. You're not like other duelists, Ichigo-kun, you have a gift.'' Yugi added with a small smile as I was just… wow. I had a gift for dueling? Even I can't believe that… but I didn't exactly felt better about it though.

I wasn't happy at all; I just stared at Yugi seriously. He's so confident in himself and so much smarter than I or even Masaya… but that's why I admire him that much more and see that he wanted me to surpass my own limits.

''… You're right.'' I finally spoke, being honest that he was right. He was as I added seriously, understanding my deck is not perfect or even that much suited for me. ''I mean, I like how I made this deck, but the more I think about and what I witness… there are many different duelists who would find a way around my moves.''

I could tell Yugi-kun was really amazed by my understanding and he nods to what I added last as he also replied. ''Kaiba-kun would use many cards like Dark Core or XYZ Dragon Cannon to burn your deck. Jonouchi would use Red-Eyes plus Inferno Fire Blast combo or something else. Judai would use Grand Neos, or Storm Neos or something else to end your combo.''

I so have to admit it but Yugi was right about it. I mean I was still proud in the deck I was borrowing… but the deck is not good for me. I feel like I could have drawn better cards if I had a deck that best suits me; a deck I grew a connection with.

''… So I need to work on a completely new deck; one that focuses in who I am!'' I said loudly, strong and somewhat sure in what I had to do. Yugi smirked slightly to hear that from me as he nodded. ''Exactly.''

This brought a smile in my face as I found new purpose in my way to become a duelist. I declared in an exciting tone as I made a hop of joy. ''THEN I'LL DO IT NYA! I just got to try again and again! I will find the deck that suits who I am. The deck I can trust and believe in just as I do too.''

People would usually look at me like a nutjob, but Yugi smiled to see me like this as he nodded happily. He replied with a confident smile. ''You bet!''

I nodded to that, although I had troubles on how to make my own deck; one that fits my personality and my style to battle.

''But I need some inspiration for what deck I should use.'' I told him, still unsure how I can my own deck. Yugi understood what he meant as he crossed his arms together, trying to help me in some way.

''Hmm… let me check on it. I'll tell you soon.'' He told me as I was nervous, very. I shouted at him, hoping he doesn't forget. ''You better!''

''I will. Promise.'' Yugi replied with a small smile. I knew with jut that smile I can trust him. All I could do is hope and not get overexcited about.

End of Flashback…

Ichigo soon snapped out from her daydream as she returns back to her friends after they purchased a lot of good outfits. The cherry head couldn't even try to be jealous because she wasn't even on the mood for even it.

''Darn it, Yugi-kun.'' She muttered to herself for how bad her day got all because of dueling Yugi. Maybe she was being too cruel with him, but he can make anyone love dueling like how he enjoys it.

''You alright, Ichigo?'' Miwa asks as she and Moe notice just as much that their best friend is not in her super happy and peppy mood today.

''Eh… yea, I am.'' Ichigo replied, sounding less unsure about it. The two just shrug their shoulders as they had to trust her words.

''So how's time spending with Masaya-san?'' Miwa asks the cherry head as Ichigo scratches the back of her head, unsure how to reply back to it. It was kinda hard for her to respond because she didn't expect to think about it.

''With Masaya-kun? He's been busy too so we haven't had much time together.'' The cherry head replied in a calm yet sad tone. Both Moe and Miwa stared at her with blank expressions until they exploded in shock. ''WHAT?!''

Ichigo sweat drops horribly as she knew they would act up like this. She shouldn't have said anything.

''THEN WHAT ARE YOU HANGING OUT WITH US! Go find him!'' Moe told her angrily. Ichigo narrows her eyes away as she wishes she could spend time with her beloved Masaya.

''He's been busy a lot lately. I already spoke to him, and he said we will when he has the time.'' Ichigo explained to her friends, but in fact it was more complex as she added to herself. ''And I'm scared to confront him because I really want to kiss him and I don't want my ears to pop out and then lose him forever.''

Ichigo has gotten even more unease to lose herself in changing into a real cat because she can't get too excited or nervous. For her, it feels like she'll never have a normal life she wanted to all because of her duties as a Mew Mew. Even if she has grown stronger as Mew Ichigo, Ichigo has yet to accept that she wants to be a cat girl forever.

''Aha geez Momomiya. Then what have you been doing?'' Moe sighed upsetting as she puffs out breathe. Ichigo was about to answer her until drew her attention from across the street. ''…''

She was staring at another card shop, almost curious what she can find in there. Both her friends became worried as they shout her name. ''Ichigo? Ichigo!''

The cherry head heard them but she's just too focus on the shop as she wanted to check it out, but she wanted to do it without her friends finding out. If it was bad enough that she sometimes acts up like a cat, this would be a new low.

''Eh, sorry guys, something came up.'' Ichigo makes up an excuse as she passes them before she waves at them. ''Catch you guys later okay?''

Both girls were just confused and surprised by this as they pretty much didn't have a choice but to nod. ''Um… sure?''

Ichigo smiles happily as she forms a hand sign, resembling a phone to her ear, meaning she would call them later. Both her friends nod as Ichigo runs off in a hurry.

''She's so weird sometimes.'' Miwa asks astonished as Miwa shrugs upsetting. ''The sometimes is all the time.''

They just continue to stare in the direction Ichigo went before they were went their own way, hoping she wouldn't ditch them like she does sometimes.

Ichigo arrives to the card shop as she stares from outside. Like the other one, she notices some kids buying packs and dueling with their friends. Ichigo continues staring, remembering what Yugi told her as she lets out a deep and loud sigh. ''… SIGH…''

The cherry head looks down on her feet, thinking and recalling so many duels she has seen, and knowing what the former Duel King said was right… almost everyone had a dueling style for what kind of decks he or she uses.

''Jonouchi has his dueling style, and Judai, and even Kaiba… and especially Yugi-kun.'' Ichigo thought to herself, admitting that she doesn't have what they have. Jonouchi is a jerk, at times, but he's good at dueling with his Red-Eyes and warrior monsters with his burning passion. Kaiba is SO mean, but he's brilliant and overwhelming duelist with his Blue-Eyes and dangerous, powerful cards. Judai is just amazing and talented with his HERO monsters and his love for dueling, and Yugi is a true strategist in using all of his cards in the best of their and his own abilities and just has fun doing it. And she had to admit, she admires that they have their style and she wishes to have her own.

''I wonder if I'm a nerd to like this card game.'' Ichigo asks herself, wondering if she really has become a nerd to like this game.

''It never bothered me before.'' A voice spoke as it started Ichigo to turn to see it was Yugi. The tricolor head was wearing a blue coat as he smiled at her.

''Yugi-kun?!'' Ichigo utters loudly as she's still very startled and starts questioning in embarrassment. ''What are you doing here?!''

''Just passing by.'' Yugi replies, calmly and not having a clue why Ichigo is blushing. The cherry head sweat drops a bit as she answers back slightly shy. ''… Me too.''

Yugi smiles as he looks at the shop they were in front. He could tell Ichigo wanted to find some ideas for her own deck.

''Looking to buy some cards?'' Ichigo asks, curious if Yugi wanted to get new cards to be ready for Battle City V3's finales. Yugi nods a bit as he answers. ''Browsing, but yes. I was kinda hoping to get something awesome for my deck.''

Ichigo smiles a bit to hear that, seeing that Yugi is excited about the finales, even if everything is depending that Yugi can save this friend of his Marik, again, and stop the Dark Lord and Yami Bakura. Ichigo was still so amazed by Yugi's strength and self-confidence. It almost questions why he and Anzu split up and it's sad in her eyes.

''Hey… mind if I ask you something?'' Ichigo asks in a curious tone. Yugi raise an eyebrow as he replies, guessing that it was about her deck. ''If it's on your deck, I can tell you that you need to find the deck that fits your dueling style.''

''Um… thanks, but I was more curious about Anzu.'' Ichigo points out in a surprise look that he even asks her that, but then again, he is a nerd on dueling. Yugi responds with a two blinks as he leans his head to the left. ''Huh?''

Ichigo giggles to hear his reaction; it was so unexpected and funny.

''Hehehe, you two loved each other, a lot.'' Ichigo says with a small grin over her face, giving goggling eyes to him. Yugi blinks a few times, very astonished to what she said.

The tricolor head scratches the back of his head, blushing to remember back as he replies. ''Eh… yea, we did. I mean… I had a crush on Anzu since we were little. I liked her a lot.''

Ichigo grins happily, even bending her left leg behind her and holding tight to her chest. She questions with a excited smile. ''Have you ever told anyone that before?''

Yugi thought about it and he had as he answers her. ''Yes I did, two people. And the second was Atem.''

''Wow, then who was the first?'' Ichigo adds to her question as Yugi blushes even more. That was the thing he never thought had to tell anyone, but he guessed Ichigo was an exception for how much they grew a bond with each other. He became quiet as he replied with a small smile. ''… A nice girl I knew who forgot me.''

Ichigo frowns slightly in sadness to hear that, knowing how nice and gentle Yugi was to anyone he knew and met. She was though curious who was this nice girl who forgot this special person near her.

''… Sorry to hear that.'' Ichigo expresses regret as Yugi didn't mind at all. Ichigo blushes a bit of asking as she changes the subject with a random one. ''Anyway… Why did you two broke up?''

Ichigo really now regrets what she says as Yugi becomes quiet. The purple eyed knight narrows his eyes away from her as he says calmly, remembering how hard it was when he and Anzu became just friends again. ''… You know that story. She didn't want me to be reckless and she wanted to instead support me than worry about me as a girlfriend. Just another way in saying our relationship was… that.''

Ichigo just stares at him, feeling sorry for him, but at the same time, it wasn't as she says calmly. ''… That's stupid.''

Yugi was startled to hear that from her, so much that he chuckled. He had to admit she was right about it. He nods as he adds. ''That… and I'm not the romantic type.''

Ichigo smiles a bit as he's right, but at the same time he's lying to himself about it.

''… And if you were romantic?'' The brown eyed girl questions as she stares at him. Yugi was once again surprises as he scratches the back of his head, responding that it would have helped a lot. ''It would have changed a lot.''

''… Then you should try.'' Ichigo tells him seriously which makes Yugi unease. This was a first anyone told him to try to be romantic, but he just doesn't know how. It's not that he can't be taught; he's just not the type to get it. And another, he has no idea who can teach him. ''Eh… Don't know who can teach me that.''

This caused Ichigo giggle suddenly as she points to herself. ''Hehehe, I know someone who's right in front of you.''

Yugi blinks astonished as he asks unsure. ''You?''

''Why not me?'' Ichigo questions angrily which scared Yugi to not get her mad.

''Sorry, but… seriously?'' Yugi apologizes and asks again as Ichigo nods firmly.

''I help you in romance and you help me in dueling?'' Ichigo suggests as Yugi admits that it's a good idea, but he's still unsure about it. Ichigo notices that as he asks him in a soft, warming smile. ''Are we not partners to help each other out?''

Yugi widens his eyes slightly as he smiles. After everything they been through, they were partners who would have each other's backs. Yugi nods as he replies. ''We are partners; the best too!''

''Then, you in?'' Ichigo asks as she holds her hand to him.

''…'' The tricolor stares at her silently as he thinks about it. He forms a small smile as he agrees to it as he holds on her hand. ''Deal.''

This brought so much joy to Ichigo as she explodes in happiness, shouting. ''Alright Nya! I won't let you down!''

Yugi smiles even more with his eyes closed, knowing he put his trust on the right hands.

''NOW LET'S GO!'' Ichigo declares proudly as she runs off, grabbing hold on Yugi as he's being dragged to wherever she was going. Yugi starts panicking in terror as he tries to break free from their hands, but Ichigo was just so much stronger than him.

''HEY WAIT; I WANTED TO ENTER THE SHOP AT LEAST!'' Yugi shouts in horror, starting to regret where he puts his trust, and hand to as Ichigo drags him too fast for him to keep up for long.

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Ichigo: Time to make a Yugi-kun into a Super Yugi-kun romantic nerd, Nya!

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After realizing what she has done, Ichigo sweat drops as she had release her grip from Yugi. The tricolor head walks slowly, in pain, by how many blocks that Ichigo dragged him to. If it wasn't for that street sign turning red, after 30 blocks of endless nightmares, Yugi wouldn't be able to walk or still be in one piece.

Ichigo did apologize for her actions, embarrassed that she even did that. With Yugi, she feels like she can do anything with him with no worries or doubts. Yugi accepted her apology, just because he can't stay mad at her or any of his friends.

The two friends were heading to Ichigo's house as it's the perfect place to do the love lessons and dueling lessons. Ichigo was very eager for both lessons as Yugi was now a little scared what kind of love lessons Ichigo would make him do.

''I just hope she doesn't punish me for making a mistake. I'm scared of what she might do, even if I say no to the lessons now.'' Yugi says to himself, narrowing his sight to Ichigo as he turns away quickly. ''Or scared of breaking her heart.''

The two finally arrived at Ichigo's house as the cherry head was very eager about this.

"My Oto-san wouldn't mind if we come and…'' Ichigo begins to say as the two reach the front and were both left surprised to see Ichigo's father, Shintaro Momomiya there with Jonouchi and Judai.

''OTO-SAN!'' Ichigo shouted in shock to see her father there.

''And Jonouchi-kun and Judai-kun?'' Yugi adds with a less shocking expression.

''Yugi-san, about time you show up! Your sense of dueling hasn't change at all!'' Judai declared with a big grin as Yugi smiled nervously, not actually having a sense of dueling, but he replied nicely. ''I guess not. So what's up?''

''I just wanted to test my dueling skills Yug, by beating down Momomiya's father.'' Jonouchi declared proudly, smirking at the brilliant idea to warm up his dueling mastering for Battle City V3 by taking down the so-called duelist. Suddenly his confidence soon disappeared when Ichigo's stomp curb on his nuts. The instant pain froze Jonouchi as the pain reached his pain and immediately dropped on his knees, holding his nuts in one place.

''ARE YOU TRYING TO GET HIT PAINFULLY BAKA?!'' Ichigo erupted in shouts like a furious cat girl should be. Both Yugi and Judai sweat drop, trying to hold their smiles to not alert her.

''Oh relax daughter of mine; I wanted to duel Katsuya-san for a while now.'' Shintaro tried to say to his daughter as she steams rage from her face. She turns to him and glares serious as she says, studying his expression. ''… You don't even let Masaya in to drink some water.''

Suddenly Mr. Momomiya snapped as he exploded in rage. The others, minus Ichigo, backed away to see him like this.

''THAT'S BECAUSE HE'S DATING YOU! THAT BOY SHOULD KNOW BETTER TO KISS THE GROUND I STAND!'' Shintaro roars, enraged as Ichigo hissed angrily like a cat. Yugi was very scared of this. Ever since Ichigo told him that his father doesn't like Masaya so much, he wasn't convince that a father would be like that… Yugi was wrong for once.

''THAT'S RIGHT MOMOMIYA! RESPECT YOUR FATHER'S WISHES!'' Jonouchi approved and shouted alongside Ichigo's father. He took this chance to be against what Ichigo stand for so she'll regret for kicking his nuts. This didn't work as Ichigo only got angrier.

''STAY OUT OF THIS DOGGY!'' The cherry head shouted angrily at the blond headed duelist. Jonouchi widens his eyes angrily for hearing the word that only someone like Kaiba would ever call him.

''I knew Kaiba's dirty would rub in your mouth too!'' Jonouchi shouts as he points his finger at her. Ichigo hisses angrier as the two were certain they would kill each other.

Their upcoming was stopped as Judai went in between them, trying to be the peacemaker with a big grin.

''Come on guys, duel time is duel time.'' Judai pointed out to the two as both Ichigo and Jonouchi stares at each other and sigh, giving up on their desire to fight for the duel.

''Well I'm going to root for my father to win.'' Ichigo declares with puffy cheeks as she crosses her arms over her chest. Jonouchi glares at her serious that he will win and prove her wrong.

''Yea, we should watch the duel.'' Yugi told Ichigo which surprises her. She turns to face him as he adds with a smile. ''That way you can see how a duelist is sure of one's deck.''

''… I guess so. It wouldn't hurt.'' Ichigo admitted as it sounded like a good idea. She really wanted to teach Yugi about love and being romantic, but she could wait if it meant to really get how to make one's own deck.

With things said, both Jonouchi and Shintaro set up their Duel Disks and decks.

''Duel System on! Duel Terminal set!'' Both duelists declared, activating their Duel Disk and the Duel Terminal System at the same time while drawing the top five cards of their deck, commencing the duel. ''DUEL!''

Duel Screen: Jonouchi: 4000LP vs. Shintaro: 4000LP

"You can go first. I can wait." Shintaro suggests as he will let Jonouchi to go first. The blond headed didn't question him as he agrees. ''You bet I will start first!''

Duel Screen: Turn 1_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 5 / Shintaro: 4000LP H: 5

"Okay then Katsuya-san, you can start this duel off.'' Ichigo's father says as Jonouchi smirks. ''ALRIGHT! Then I shall! My turn, draw!''

Jonouchi draws and stares at his hand. He grins as he has a good hand of sorts, but good enough for him.

''I'll start by summoning Little-Winguard in Attack Mode!'' Jonouchi starts off by summoning his little warrior with a small sword and wings on the field.

Little-Winguard Lvl 4 ATK: 1400 DEF: 1800

''Next I'll set two facedowns and end my turn!'' The blond headed duelist ends his turn with two facedown cards behind his monster.

Ichigo was sort of impressed by Jonouchi's turn as he had a good start.

''Well Jonouchi has a good field.'' Judai said as Ichigo agreed with that. Yugi did too as he replies. ''Yes he does.''

Duel Screen: Turn 2_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 3 / Shintaro: 4000LP H: 5

''Now let's see how strong you really are Katsuya. My turn, draw!'' Ichigo's father declares as he draws his top card and smiles. ''I'll start by summoning Lizard Soldier!''

He summons a green, humanoid lizard with armor and a sword onto the field.

Lizard Soldier Lvl 3 ATK: 1100 DEF: 800

Everyone else minus Ichigo was a little off by that move

''Lizard Soldier? Strange move to fight Jonouchi's Winguard.'' Yugi admitted as it seemed like a trap to lure Jonouchi to attack, but even so… it was strange.

''Eh, I set two facedowns cards. I end my turn.'' Shintaro hesitates as he looked at his hand and set two cards facedown behind his own monster.

''I hope Oto-san knows what he's doing.'' Ichigo mutters to herself, hoping her father can beat Jonouchi and kick his butt.

Duel Screen: Turn 3_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 3 / Shintaro: 4000LP H: 3

''Oh yea! Time to kick some butt! My turn now!'' Jonouchi declares confidently as he draws his card and grins. ''I summon Swordsman of Landstar!''

Jonouchi summons his little fairy warrior with a sword and shield. Ichigo sweat drops by the attack power his latest monster have... then again this is Jonouchi's style.

Swordsman of Landstar Lvl 3 ATK: 500 DEF: 1200

''Next I equip Little Winguard with Legendary Sword, increases his ATK by 300!'' Jonouchi adds as he equips Winguard with a brand new sword, increasing his power up to 1700ATK. Ichigo became worried to see that.

''Battle!'' Jonouchi announces as his monsters prepare themselves. ''Go Little Winguard, attack Lizard Soldier!''

Little Winguard charges in with his Legendary Sword as Lizard Soldier prepared to deflect the charging blow. It took a second before Little Winguard slashes through the lizard warrior and destroys it.

''Nice one.'' Shintaro spoke as his Life Points dropped by 600LP of damage.

''Attack Swordsman of Landstar! Attack Mr. Momomiya's Life Points directly!'' Jonouchi continues with his attack as his weaker warrior comes in and slashes Shintaro with a downward slash, reducing his Life Points to 2900LP. Ichigo panics in terror to see her father losing badly.

''OH NO! Come on Oto-san, beat him!'' Ichigo prayed to herself mentally, hoping her father can change the duel around.

''I end my turn.'' Jonouchi declares as he ends his turn.

Duel Screen: Turn 4_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 2 / Shintaro: 2900LP H: 3

''… Alright then, my move now.'' Shintaro declares as he draws his top card. He stares careful at his hand and had a move he will use.

''I activate Polymerization! I fuse both Cave Dragon and Lesser Dragon!'' Shintaro plays as he fuses both his two dragons and combines them. Jonouchi didn't like the looks of things as Ichigo got excited.

''I now Fusion Summon Fiend Skull Dragon!'' Mr. Momomiya summons forth a powerful new dragon to his field.

Fiend Skull Dragon Lvl 5 ATK: 2000 DEF: 1200

''Awesome Oto-san!'' Ichigo shout, happy to see a monster with a lot of power to overcome Jonouchi's monsters. Judai also got excited as he added energetically. ''This is so awesome! Fusion Summon!''

Shintaro smiles with confidence to hear his daughter cheering for him. He stares serious at Jonouchi and commands his dragon. ''Battle! Go Fiend Skull Dragon, take down Swordsman of Landstar!''

The dragon roars as it comes at Jonouchi's fairy swordsman. The blond headed duelist smirks as he was ready for this.

''Not so fast! I reveal my trap, Kunai with Chain!'' Jonouchi reveals his trap as a weapon appears for Little Winguard.

''Nice! Now he can switch Fiend Skull Dragon into defense mode and even increase Winguard's ATK.'' Judai says as he knows Jonouchi got this one. Ichigo sighs in sadness as it's possible that Jonouchi can win. ''Aw, maybe Jonouchi got this one.''

''I don't think so.'' Yugi suddenly speaks as it surprises both Judai and Ichigo as the cherry head leans to the right with a cute, confused face. ''Nya?''

''Not going to work! I use Fiend Skull Dragon's effect!'' Shintaro suddenly counters which surprises Ichigo, Judai and even Jonouchi. The father Momomiya smirks as he adds. ''I can negate a Trap Card that targets my dragon and destroys it!''

''Nuts!'' Jonouchi shouts in terror to think that would happen as his Kunai with Chain was negated.

''Now take this!'' Shintaro declares as his dragon charges at Swordsman of Landstar and destroys him instantly. Jonouchi brace himself as his Life Points drop to 2500LP.

''Woah. That was something.'' Judai says in completely amazement as Ichigo nods in agreement. ''Very Nya.''

''I end my turn.'' Shintaro ends his turn, confident with the monster he has on the field.

Duel Screen: Turn 5_ Jonouchi: 2500LP H: 2 / Shintaro: 2900LP H: 1

Jonouchi lost the advantage he managed to hold on and now he had to find a way to beat a monster with 2000ATK.

''Darn, this won't be easy, but man I am not done yet!'' Jonouchi declares, not giving up even in his letdown. Ichigo could tell he wanted to beat her dad, but she can't help but not cheer for him too.

''My turn, draw!'' Jonouchi declares as he draws his card and grins as he stares at it. ''Yes! Here I come, Mr. Momomiya!''

Shintaro stay sharp for whatever Jonouchi would use.

''I tribute my Little Winguard to Tribute Summon Cyber-Tech Alligator!'' Jonouchi plays as his warrior is tribute in order to summon a super powerful, cyber-like alligator with metal wings and claw.

Cyber-Tech Alligator Lvl 5 ATK: 2500 DEF: 1600

''Next I equip my super alligator with Alligator Blade!'' The blond headed added as his cyber alligator gain an alligator-like sharp blade.

''Battle! Go Cyber-Tech Alligator, take down Skull Fiend Dragon! Cyber Swirl Slash!'' Jonouchi commands as his cyber alligator comes at Shintaro's dragon and slashes it with a superfast swing. The slash left a large cut vertically as it was destroyed instantly. Shintaro brace himself as his Life Points drop to 2400LP.

''I end my turn!'' Jonouchi ends his turn with a smirk of confidence.

Duel Screen: Turn 6_ Jonouchi: 2500LP H: 1 / Shintaro: 2400LP H: 1

''Not bad, I mean it, but this duel is far from over!'' Shintaro tells Jonouchi, truly amazed by that stunt as he wants to keep fighting strong. He draws his top card and nods with confidence. ''I play the spell, Instant Fusion! By paying up a 1000 of my Life Points, I can Special Summon 1 Fusion Monster from my Fusion Deck.''

Shintaro pays his Life Points by 1000, leaving him with 1400LP as he calls out a Fusion Monster from his Fusion Deck. ''Come out, Karbonala Warrior!''

He summons a purple armor warrior to his side.

Karbonala Warrior Lvl 4 ATK: 1500 DEF: 1200

Ichigo was clueless for what reason would her father try a move like this.

''Why would my Oto-san pay 1000 of his points to summon a weaker monster than Jonouchi's monster?'' Ichigo asks Yugi, hoping he would answer her curiosity. Yugi turns to her and answers her in the best of his ability so far. ''We'll find out soon enough Ichigo-kun.''

Ichigo nods softly as they turn back to the duel.

''Watch and learn Jonouchi, and witness my pride as a samurai!'' Shintaro announces proudly as the cherry head sweat drops that he's talking about that again. When it always comes to her father, it's the samurai stuff and to fight as one.

''I can tribute my Karbonala Warrior in order to Special Summon a legend of the era of the samurai.'' Shintaro declares as his warrior disappears and starts a chant. ''Strike down on those with evil intentions with your monster sword destroyer! Come out, hero of legend, Ancient Samurai Yoshiie!''

Soon appear a male samurai onto the field. He was wearing a full armor samurai suit with steel arm, leg and shoulder patches, carrying a powerful steel blade.

Ancient Samurai Yoshiie Lvl 8 ATK: 2600 DEF: 2300

''Awesome! That monster looks super cool!'' Judai declares in excitement. Ichigo, however, was stunned to think her father would have such a monster, but at the same time she shouldn't have been surprised.

''Why shouldn't I be surprised?'' The cherry head mutters with a curious, sweat dripping stare. Yugi didn't focus on that as he stares at the duel; almost worry about what this new monster could do.

''When Yoshiie is Special Summoned, I can select and equip him to one Legendary Sword card from my deck!'' Shintaro explains as his deck pulls out a Equip Spell Card for his samurai. ''I equip my samurai with Legendary Sword Monster-Cutter!''

Yoshiie was equipped with a new katana sword, with the kanji ''Blade of Monster Destroyer'' written vertically on the blade.

''Now attack Yoshiie, slash down Cyber-Tech Alligator!'' Shintaro commands as his samurai takes a position and comes charging at Jonouchi's monster in a stabbing pose.

Jonouchi was ready for this moment as he makes his counter. ''Not so fast as I reveal the trap, Skull Dice!''

He activates one of his favorite traps as the tricky, tiny dark devil-like fairy appears and throws his red dice on the ground. Jonouchi explains with a smirk. ''Now by rolling the die, I can decrease your monster's ATK by divining it by the number of the dice.''

The dice soon stops at two as it cuts Yoshiie's ATK by half.

''Plus Alligator Blade increases my Cyber-Tech by 1000ATK boost!'' Jonouchi adds as his Cyber-Tech increases his power up to 3500ATK. Judai was super psych that Jonouchi's combo completely won him the duel… however, Yugi was not the same.

''Not bad, but it won't work.'' Shintaro reveals with a small grin which questions Jonouchi with a funny, but yet confused expression.

''Legendary Sword Monster-Cutter can destroy your monster regardless of the battle and inflict damage equal to half of your monster's highest original ATK or DEF.'' Shintaro explains his Equip Spell's power which shocks and shatters Jonouchi's plan. ''No way!''

Yoshiie continues his charges and swings his blade as it glows in incredible power and slashes down Cyber-Tech Alligator down, even when his attack power was higher. The slash reduces the monster into pieces and explodes all towards Jonouchi, dropping his Life Points by 1250 of damage.

''That is just a powerful combo, Nya!'' Ichigo shouts in astonished that her father played out amazingly. Yugi smiles to see her like that as he replies. ''Very powerful. Now Jonouchi-kun has to think something around your father's monster.''

Ichigo nods peppy and serious about it. She's starting to realize that the deck she used wouldn't have stood a chance at all because her deck doesn't have anything else going for it.

''I end my turn with that.'' Shintaro ends his turn as he crosses his arms with confidence. ''With Yoshiie on my side, I can't lose! That's the pride of a samurai!''

Duel Screen: Turn 7_ Jonouchi: 1250LP H: 1 / Shintaro: 1400LP H: 0

Jonouchi stayed calm, staring serious at Mr. Momomiya with no such thing on giving up.

''Well we'll see about that! I'll go all out and win this duel!'' The blond headed duelist declares proudly as he refuses to back down not yet, not ever. ''It's my turn, draw!''

Jonouchi draws his card and smirks. If he can play the card he drew, he can turn everything around.

''I play the spell, Arduous Decision!'' Jonouchi declares as Yugi smirks slightly. Ichigo raise an eyebrow to what Jonouchi's card could do.

''I pick up the top two cards from my deck and you pick a random card from the two. And if it's a monster, well it lets me Special Summon it and add the card I drew. However, if it's not a monster, I send both cards to the graveyard.'' Jonouchi explains his spell's effect as Shintaro nods calmly. ''Fine by me.''

Judai knew this bet is a big gamble because if Ichigo's dad picks a non-monster, Jonouchi would lose. He says as he wants Ichigo to know. ''Everything depends on the gamble Jonouchi will play out.''

Ichigo agrees with what Judai says, because Jonouchi is betting everything on this turn and if it doesn't work, he loses. Yugi, however, didn't see that.

''That's true, but Jonouchi-kun… he has a strongest luck than anyone else!'' Yugi declares which surprises the cherry head. She stares back at Jonouchi who was perfectly calm, almost determine to win.

''Everything depends on this.'' Jonouchi said to himself calmly, closing his eyes and betting everything on this play. He drew two cards and shows them, on their backs. Shintaro stares at both, not sure which one is the monster or the spell, or the trap in that matter. Everything on this depends on this one shot.

''I pick the right card.'' Shintaro declares as he points his finger at the right card. Jonouchi frowns as he slowly opens up his eyes.

''That's lucky… for me!'' Jonouchi suddenly declares as his frowns changes into a grin. This shocked Shintaro as well as Ichigo. Judai grins as he's excited he was wrong.

''I can now Special Summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon!'' Jonouchi announces proudly as he summons forth his ace dragon to the field. Ichigo was completely astonished that Jonouchi's luck helped him summon his strongest dragon to his field. ''Wow.''

Red-Eyes Black Dragon Lvl 7 ATK: 2400 DEF: 2000

''Yosh! Red-Eyes to the rescue!'' Judai added with a smirk that with Jonouchi's Red-Eyes on the field, he can turn the tables. Yugi smirks on that.

''Jonouchi's ace monster, but even that monster won't be enough against my Oto-san's samurai.'' Ichigo pointed out as she's still not convinced even with that monster can Jonouchi turn the tables. ''With Yoshiie plus the Equip Spell, my Oto-san still has the advantage.''

''Not for Jonouchi.'' Yugi responds which shocks the cherry head. She stares at him and she could tell that the tri-color head spoke the truth; Jonouchi had a card to turn this duel around.

''I know I can't beat Yoshiie even if I power-up Red-Eyes, but this new card can change that!'' Jonouchi declares which confuses Shintaro. The blond headed plays a spell he had in his hand, a brand new card. ''Handle this badass spell, Mega Flare Burst!''

Jonouchi reveals a spell that look similar to Inferno Fire Blast, except it had Red-Eyes release his signature attack on the right and it expanded upon the mountains towards a Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

''Mega Flare Burst?'' Shintaro mutters, questionable, as it was the first time he heard of such a card. He was worried because he doesn't know what to expect.

''With Red-Eyes on the field, he can destroy all face-up cards on your field and that means your samurai is going to blow up into bits!'' Jonouchi explains confident as Red-Eyes began gathering his attack in his mouth, ready to release it.

''Nice try but Yoshiie has the effect to destroy Monster-Cutter instead to negate its destruction.'' Shintaro revealed as his samurai is ready to discard with his current sword to save himself. Jonouchi smirks as he expects as much. ''You would think so.''

''What?'' Shintaro utters as Red-Eyes was done charging up and fires his attack towards Yoshiie and before it hits him, it expands and hits everything around him, almost neutralizing any card around him.

''Mega Flare Burst has the effect to prevent other effects from activating or respond to its effect.'' Jonouchi declares which surprises him and everyone else.

''That means Yoshiie's effect is useless!'' Judai shouts in amazement that such a card could do that. Even his Super Polymerization wouldn't be able to save any of his cards or HERO monsters from such a force... or could it? Judai was just to hyped to tell the difference.

The blast explodes, obliterating Yoshiie as well as the Legendary Sword card with it. Shintaro brace himself as he had no monsters to defend his Life Point. ''Darn, not bad.''

Ichigo was speechless by the move Jonouchi play. Could he really win this duel now?

''Let's take it home buddy! Red-Eyes Black Dragon, attack directly!'' Jonouchi commands as Red-Eyes charges up his signature attack for the game and unleashes it as a large dark fireball. ''Dark Mega Flare!''

The Dark Mega Flare charges towards Shintaro as it seem it's over, but the man refuse to give up just as much as Jonouchi.

''I won't give up like this! I reveal my other trap, Edge of a Samurai!'' Shintaro reveals his trap in the last second, showing a samurai protecting his comrades with a broken katana.

''What?'' Jonouchi utters in surprises as Red-Eyes' attack was stopped and disappear into nothing as Shintaro's Life Points drop to 100. Both Yugi and Judai were also astonished to see that as Ichigo smiles.

''I can pay until I have 100LP left to reduce any damage I take as zero!'' Mr. Momomiya explains as he saves himself in the last second. ''Next we send the top ten cards from our deck to the graveyard.

Jonouchi lowers his head in shame as both duelists send their top ten cards to the graveyard.

''Darn, so close too.'' Judai said with some frustration because he thought Jonouchi won it. Yugi agreed as he didn't expect that, much.

''He really was too.'' Yugi said as he stared at Ichigo's father closer, amazed that he pull it off. The Pharaoh was the same thing as he said to him. ''But Momomiya's father has a stronger purpose to fight.''

Yugi nods to that too.

Jonouchi didn't have much left but to end his turn. Even his only card in his hand is not useful right now. However, he was okay because he knew with Red-Eyes on his field, he can handle anything.

''I end my turn!'' Jonouchi ends his turn.

Duel Screen: Turn 8_ Jonouchi: 1250LP H: 1 / Shintaro: 100LP H: 0

Ichigo didn't like how bad the situation was for her father. He only had 100LP left, and Jonouchi still had his Red-Eyes on the field. Could he even be able to turn the tables now?

''Now this turn all depends on what card Momomiya-san can play.'' Yugi said calmly, knowing if he can't… it's over. Judai agreed with his hero's logic as he replied. ''Yea, because if he can't it is really over.''

Ichigo frowns a bit about that, but she refuses to give up on him. She knew there's a way to create a miracle, just like what Yugi tells her.

Shintaro also believed that. He has always been someone who never had enough strength to fight for what he believes, but a good friend didn't and has always inspired himself to never stop giving up on what you want.

''Even in a hopeless situation… you wouldn't give up even if there was no way out, Sackertin.'' Shintaro thought to himself as he remembered back to when he was young like his daughter was, and a dear friend he can't ever forget.

Flashback… Years ago:

It was a calm spring day, bright and sunny as blossom tears bloomed and shattered their leaves. Everyone was calmly going to their places, all except students in Japan as they were seriously scared of their final exams, especially one student most of all.

''Damn, this test is near impossible. I can't believe my future depends on this!'' A younger Shintaro Momomiya spoke nervously and panicking as he kicked his foot onto the wall. ''DARN!''

Even though he had study for the final exam, he was honestly afraid of it. He didn't expect he should be so worried and frightened out of his mind, but he was. If he doesn't pass, then he'll be held back for another year and lose his chance to get into the same college that his sweet heart, Sakura, would be going. He didn't want to take his chances.

''Yo Shintaro-kun! Time for the Samurai Movie Marathon?'' A voice spoke suddenly to Shintaro which startled him. He turned to face a boy of the same age, with yellow and black haired style that almost was similar to the Mutou hairstyle.

''Eh, Mutou-san!'' Shintaro uttered in shocked as the boy, Sackertin, grinned happily as he waved hello. ''What's up?''

Shintaro blinked in shocked that he just asked so calmly and fresh. He never understood why his friend was like this, it was overwhelming.

''Don't you know that today is the big exam and I'm panicking that this will be near impossible?!'' Shintaro declared in shock and terror, even shaking of the thought of such a hard exam. Sackertin just stared at him calmly as he questioned, rubbing his ear with his pinkie finger. ''… And?''

Shintaro just opened up his jaw of completely surprised that Sackertin just said that. He never understood his friend at all.

''And what?! THIS IS BIG AND I AM SURE I WON'T PASS!'' Shintaro declared angrily as he stomped his foot multiple times over. Sackertin just stared at him quietly, not even trying to respond as he noticed his friend was mad and shaking.

''This whole test relays on our future! I have to pass, or I might never join up with Sakura again.'' Shintaro admitted… scared that he won't be with the only person he ever loved in his entire life and who he could call his future wife.

''… I know.'' Sackertin finally responds firmly which snapped Shintaro out of his trance. ''THEN WHY AREN'T YOU WORRIED?''

Shintaro then noticed that Sackertin formed a smile as he answered him, full of confidence. ''Because I know I will pass with the friends I have beside me. And you will too.''

Shintaro blinked of astonish by how strong his friend was; how much hope he had until himself.

''But… I'm not like you.'' Shintaro uttered, lowering his eyes on his own feet, wondering if that is even possible. He suddenly found his answer as Sackertin held his hand over his shoulder, grinning.

''Yes you are, because you're my friend.'' Sackertin declared seriously, now smiling as Shintaro widened his eyes, finally smiling to hear that. ''Sacto.''

Sackertin released his hand off Shintaro's shoulder and pointed his finger to the sky, giving off that smile of hope. ''I mean after all, we have a strong bond so nothing is impossible!''

Shintaro nodded, believing what his friend was saying. If they relay their strength on each other, they can overcome anything. Sackertin the pulls out a Duel Monster card from his jacket and added, showing the card to Shintaro. ''And as long as we have this card, we can overcome anything too!''

Shintaro believed in that, knowing that card only brought hope for Sackertin ever since he met him. That card was like a part of Sackertin, it meant something to him because it's able to grant him the power to do anything.

''You bet!'' Shintaro added as Sackertin grinned, holding up a piece sign with his right hand. ''It's because of him that I can believe in my own possibilities. And yours too, Shintaro-kun.''

The two friends then headed off to class, putting all their faith onto the bonds they shared for the card. By a miracle, somehow, both Shintaro and Sackertin barely passed with passable grades, and gave the young Momomiya a chance to go to the same college that Sakura would be going. Since then, Shintaro would always believe in the words his dearest friend ever gave him and the card he left in his hands when he passed away; the horned dragon of light, engulfed in darkness, with the power to pierce through anything.

End of Flashback:

Shintaro smiles a little as he stares at his deck, determine to give it his all like he would. ''It's my turn now. Draw!''

He draws and widens his eyes to draw the card his dear friend gave him, before he left this world. Shintaro almost shreds a tear but chose not too as he snaps out.

''Thank you. You always appear before me when I needed it.'' He mutters to himself as he stares at Jonouchi, knowing this is his victory now. ''I activate Twin-Soul Master's effect from the Graveyard!''

''The graveyard?'' Jonouchi questions as the spirit of said monster appeared. He looked like an old samurai, carrying two swords as two different orbs of light, surrounding him.

Ichigo was confused when her father got that card in his Graveyard until Judai tells her. ''From his trap. Not bad!''

Ichigo nods a bit as it is. Shintaro smiles as he adds as his samurai transforms into sparks of light. ''This card can banish itself to allow me to Tribute Summon a Level 5 or 6 Monster without a tribute!''

Jonouchi was a little unease now because whatever Mr. Momomiya is going to summon, it will be his final move.

''This card will determine this entire duel and create a path that an old friend once said.'' Shintaro declares as he holds his last card and smiles, holding it up to the sky. ''To find strength in yourself is near impossible, but when you put your strength onto those you believe in, there is no such things as the impossible! Those were the words of someone I consider my comrade!''

''Comrade?'' Yugi and Jonouchi mutter, curious on who he's referring to.

''Dragon of legend, please appear before me with your mighty horn of light and hope! Pierce the darkness to shine the path of hope!'' Shintaro begins to chant as a bright light almost shine over the card in his hand. Jonouchi didn't like this at all.

''Help me out here! White-Horned Dragon!'' Shintaro announces proudly as he summons forth a brand new monster none expected. It was a crimson red scaled dragon with white claws and long white horn, shining brightly as his red eyes stare right down at Red-Eyes.

White Horned Dragon Lvl 6 ATK: 2200 DEF: 1400

''White-Horned Dragon?'' Jonouchi utters questionable to see such a monster before. Yugi was just speechless to see such a dragon before, maybe because he's the Dragon Knight, but the dragon, no the card almost looked similar. Even though it's color was like Orisis... it felt as if he knew that card ''…''

''Awesome, just so awesome!'' Judai shouts in excitement, pumping up by this turnaround. Ichigo was also amazed to see such an amazing monster too.

''White-Horned Dragon's effect activates!'' Shintaro announces as White-Horned points his horn up in the sky as a light shines directly at Jonouchi's Duel Disk. ''White-Horned has the power to remove up to 5 of your Spells from your Graveyard and give my dragon 300ATK boost for each one removed!''

''No way!'' Jonouchi protest in horror as the light removes 5 of his spells in his graveyard and each one powers up White-Horned greatly with an ATK of 3700.

''Plus Twin-Soul Master has the power to grant my dragon 900 extra ATK until the end phase!'' Shintaro adds as the spirit of his banished monster further powers up White-Horned. The dragon roars as his power far surpasses even Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon.

"That's a total of 4600ATK!'' Ichigo cries in completely shock as Judai nods rapidly, just as amazed to witness that too. Yugi knew right away this duel was over for Jonouchi as he continued to watch it with amazement.

''Attack Red-Eyes, White-Horned Dragon!'' Shintaro declares as White-Horned obey while its horn shines brighter and brighter, shadowing Red-Eyes and Jonouchi. ''Horn Drive Buster!''

White-Horned flies down fast at Red-Eyes and pierces the deathly black dragon with its white horn. The horn soon erupts and unleashes a blast of shining light; scorching and eradicating Red-Eyes with pure light as Jonouchi braces himself while his Life Points drops to zero.

Duel Screen: Winner... Jonouchi: 0LP vs. Shintaro: 100LP

Jonouchi drops on his knees as both duelists' Duel Disk shut down and White-Horned Dragon disappears. Shintaro smiles that he won the duel, all thanks to the card of his friend.

"Man, so close too.'' Jonouchi barks out a bit of his almost perfect victory. So close, and yet so far-far away.

Mr. Momomiya walks up to him and smirks with his arms crossed, saying to him. ''Not bad Katsuya, figures why you're a powerful duelist.''

Jonouchi smiles a little to hear that as he stands up again on his feet. He rubs his nose with his finger sideways as he responds. ''Thanks again for the duel though, but next time I will win!''

Shintaro nods as he'll wait for the rematch. Ichigo was truly amazed by her father's turnaround.

''Wow… my Oto-san won. I want to one day become a great duelist like that.'' Ichigo says, holding her hands in hopes she could become a great duelist like her father, or Jonouchi, or even Yugi in that matter.

''Yes he did.'' Yugi responds as he still couldn't stop thinking of the monster her father summoned. White-Horned Dragon; he heard of that card once by Kaiba but never seen it up close like that.

''His White-Horned Dragon is a powerful monster with such a powerful effect.'' Yugi said to himself thought, not able to get around his head on how to normally fight a monster without powering-up one's own monsters. Atem felt the same way as that dragon was very strong. ''Yea it is.''

''I'm actually excited to face such a monster one day.'' Yugi suddenly spoke with a confident smirk, almost excited to face a monster like that. Atem never has seen his partner having such a thrill like that before, but he can't argue with it; he's actually excited himself too.

With Yugi excited to duel Shintaro and his White-Horned, can he manage to fight it? And will Ichigo realize what kind of deck will she get and how her dueling style will be like? Find that and more… next time?

To be continued…

(ENDING 1: The Story About You by Little by Little from Naruto Shippuden)

Here are the new cards that were used in these duels:

New Cards: _=Real Card *=Fake Card that I made up or a friend of mines in Fan Fiction

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Yugi's/Yami Yugi's new cards:

*Magician's Nullification Chant- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: This card can only be activated when you control one ''Magician'' Spellcaster-Type monster on your field. Negate the effects and activation of all current Face-up cards on your opponent's Field until your opponent's End Phase.

*Magic Scepter- Type: Equip Spell Card

Effect: Equip this card a Level 6 or higher Spellcaster-Type monster on your field. Increase the monster's Lvl by 1 and ATK by 1000. If the monster is destroyed by battle or card effect, destroy this card instead.

Ichigo's new cards (sort of):

_Magician's Valkyria- Lvl 4, ATK: 1600, DEF: 1800, ATT: LIGHT, Type: Spellcaster/Effect

Effect: Your opponent cannot target face-up Spellcaster-Type monsters for attacks, except this one.

_Double Summon- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: You can conduct 2 Normal Summons/Sets this turn, not just 1.

_Pot of Greed- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: Draw two cards.

_Royal Degree- Type: Continuous Trap Card

Effect: Negate all other Trap Card effects on the field.

*Circle of the Casters- Type: Continuous Spell Card

Effect: When there are 2 or more Spellcaster-Type Monsters, all monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects.

_United We Stand- Type: Equip Spell Card

Effect: The equipped monster gains 800 ATK and DEF for each face-up monster you control.

_Magical Blast- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: Activate only while you control a Spellcaster-Type monster. Inflict 200 of damage to your opponent for each Spellcaster-Type monster you control. If this card is in your Graveyard, you can add it to your hand instead of conducting your normal draw during your Draw Phase.

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Jonouchi's new cards:

*Mega Flare Burst- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: If you control a face-up ''Red-Eyes Black Dragon'': Destroy all face-up cards on your opponent's field. Other effects cannot be activated or respond to this card's effect until this effect is revolved. Only ''Red-Eyes Black Dragon'' can attack the turn this card is activated.

Shintaro's new cards:

*Ancient Samurai Yoshiie- Lvl 8, ATK: 2600, DEF: 2300, ATT: EARTH, Type: Warrior/Effect

Effect: This card can be Special Summon by tributing one Warrior-Type monster on your field. When this card is Special Summon, select one ''Legendary Sword'' Equip Spell from your Deck and equip it to this card. When this card is destroyed, destroy an Equip Spell equip this card instead.

*Legendary Sword Monster-Cutter- Type: Equip Spell Card

Effect: This card can only be equipped to a monster with ''Samurai'' in its name. When equipped monster attacks or is attacked by an opponent's monster, destroy it and inflict half of its original ATK or DEF (which is the highest) to your opponent.

*Edge of a Samurai- Type: Normal Trap Card

Effect: Pay Life Points so that you only have 100 left. Reduce all damage you take this turn as 0 and both players send the top 10 cards of their decks and add one of those cards into your hand.

*Twin-Soul Master- Lvl 3, ATK: 1200, DEF: 700, ATT: EARTH, Type: Warrior/Effect

Effect: When this card is in the Graveyard, banish it and this turn, you can Normal Summon a Level 5 or 6 Monster without a Tribute. Increase the monster summoned by this card's effect by 900ATK until the End Phase. This effect can only be used only once per turn.

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Card of the Day:

The Legendary Horned Dragon that Shines through the Darkness:

_White-Horned Dragon- Lvl 6, ATK: 2200, DEF: 1400, ATT: DARK, Type: Dragon/Effect

Effect: When this card is Normal or Special Summoned: Target up to 5 Spell Cards in your opponent's Graveyard; banish those target(s), and if you do, this card gains 300 ATK for each card banished by this effect.

Thank you for another great episode. I thank those who are helping me get this story notice and enjoy it. For those who love it, please review my story and give me your opinions or thoughts to it.

Next Time…

The culture of Japanese has yet to inspire poor Danny from missing his best friend and girlfriend that was until a certain accident happened that will push our knight and friends to save the Ghost Boy's friends from… ghost dragons?

Danny: SIGH.

Judai: Amigo! Don't feel down!

Naruto: Yea! Eat some chips!

Danny: BUT IT'S NOT THE SAME! Everything here is not the same. I kinda feel homesick and… I miss my friends.

Yugi: I know what you mean, but don't worry. You'll see your friends again.

Jonouchi: And while we wait, we can do something else awesome like-

Ichigo panics: Seeing a large ghost flying thing from HELL NYA!

Everyone looks to see a large ghost dragon, chasing a strange vehicle that Danny knew too well.

Danny: But what it's doing here?

Judai: What?

Ichigo: All this and more… Next time in Yugioh! Dragon Knight Reborn: The Unexpected Reunion of Friends! Ghost Dragons Chimeras Rise Nya!

Jonouchi: WHAT THE HELL MOMOMIYA?!

Ichigo: Please remember to read, enjoy and review! See you guys next time Nya!

Yugi sweat drops: She's right, so find out next time!

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Just want to remind for those who haven't read the previous chapter to maybe... reading it and reviewing it? I was pretty surprised only Redwallfan2000 review it so maybe... just maybe... review it in a few words. Haha, sorry, I'm still surprised just one review. Anyway, if you need time to read and review, take your time. The next episode will be released soon.