First things first sorry for another long wait. No excuse just hanging out with friends and messing around. The story returns to the present/future in Yusei's time. Unlike the other two chapters there was no need to give much background to the characters, since 5ds part is set during the current episodes. I started writing this chapter before the latest two episodes of 5ds, so no worries about any spoilers. Those episodes did kind of give me an idea or two for future story elements. The story is set during the break between the WRGP preliminaries and the finals. Character's thoughts are in apostrophes. Thanks to the Yugioh wiki I was able to get all of the Synchro Summon chants. I've always neglected to put them in my stories in the past because I didn't know them, and was to lazy to look through old episodes for them.

Disclaimer I do not own Yugioh, Yugioh GX, or Yugioh 5Ds. I do not make any money off of this or have any, so please don't sue me. :(

The atmosphere was calm and tranquil, just as Hachi liked it. He needed quite to prepare for the important task that Koji-sama and the Savior had given him. He looked through his deck one last time to make sure he had everything in order. This was it if he succeeded in his task than the Savior Group would be one step closer in their goal of redeeming mankind. Surprisingly the orange haired man did not feel anxiety or excitement. He was detached and focused; these were the qualities that Koji found valuable. The same qualities that made him the ideal candidate to perform this task and retrieve the final item needed to revive the Savior.

"You still here Hachi?" a strong and deep voice asked.

Taking his attention away from his deck, Hachi looked up to see Kyle staring at him.

"I see you have returned from your journey into the past Kyle," Hachi stated. He returned his attention to his deck again, organizing it.

"I just came back actually," the black haired man replied.

"Was your journey successful?" Hachi questioned as he finished looking through his deck.

An arrogant smirk appeared on Kyle's face. "You tell me." Kyle pulled a card out of his deck than showed it to the taller man. Hachi saw the image of the Dark Magician bonded by chains. "I have to admit it wasn't easy getting the Dark Magician."

"I would imagine it wasn't easy. There is a reason why Muto Yugi's strength is legendary," Hachi stated.

Kyle placed the Dark Magician back into his deck. "I underestimated him and almost paid the price. Lucky for me I was able to hold on until Yugi played his Magician."

"I never thought I would ever hear you say those words Kyle," a new voice said.

Both men turned around to find the voice coming from the teen duelist Dan, who had huge grin on his face.

"Your Lightsworn deck finally met its match?" Dan joked.

Kyle suddenly frowned at Dan's mocking tone. "Hey I didn't exactly lose. Besides I obtained the Dark Magician just like Koji-sama wanted," he defended. Dan's face still had mocking grin on it, which was really infuriating Kyle. "Stop concerning yourself with me Dan and worry about yourself. Did you manage to get E-Hero Neos?"

Dan's grin did not falter as he produced the stolen Neos to his comrades. "I present to you E-Hero Neos."

"Then we have two of the three items needed," Hachi stated.

Dan nodded his head in agreement. "Although I wish I could have finished my duel with Judai. His heroes were the perfect match up for my gladiators."

"Looks like you're holding us up Hachi. How is it that Dan and I have our cards when we had to travel to the past and yet you don't have your card, even though your target was right here in the present?" Kyle asked in condescending manner.

Instead of taking offense to Kyle's words however Hachi continued looking over his cards. Annoyed that Hachi was ignoring him Kyle continued his taunts. "You afraid you can't take this guy? If you want I can always duel him for you. I am sure Koji-sama will understand why you couldn't cut it," he snared.

Again Hachi ignored him as he finished looking over his deck.

Kyle's annoyance was transforming into anger. "Damn it Hachi say something! I am so tired of this don't care attitude of yours!" the Lightsworn duelist screamed.

Hachi once again ignored Kyle. He grabbed his duel disk and placed his deck in the card holder.

"Hachi you bast…"

"That's enough Kyle," interrupted Koji's commanding voice. The group's leader walked into the room. Upon seeing Koji's sudden appearance the three duelists stopped what they were doing and bowed down. Koji raised his right hand putting them at ease.

When the group stood up Koji continued. "There is no need to worry about Hachi. I have complete confidence in his dueling skills. His deck and his ability to remain calm in any given situation make him to perfect opponent for Fudo Yusei."

"Koji-sama I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I will delivery to you Stardust Dragon one way or the other," Hachi promised.

Kojiresponded to his words with a smile. Without another word Hachi made his departure, while Koji and the others watch on.

Yuseiwas sitting on the bleachers along with two of his oldest friends, Jack Atlas and Crow Hogan, the twins Rua and Ruka, and the amnesic Bruno. The group was watching their other friend Aki, while she was training on her D-Wheel. Ever since the Three Emperors of Yliaster issued their challenge to Team 5ds Aki's determination to improve as a D-Wheelerincreased dramatically. Whenever she wasn't at school, or spending time with her parents she was practicing. She was constantly asking Yusei, Jack, or Crow to race or duel her. Crow's arm healed, which meant Aki was back to being the alternate, but she wanted to prepared to duel just in case.

"Izayoi is becoming a better D-Wheeler," Jack commented.

"Yeah her improvement these last few weeks has been short of spectacular," Yusei added as he watched Aki take a corner like an expert.

"If she keeps this up she may even surpass us," Crow said.

"Speak for yourself Crow," Jack replied.

Crow opened his mouth to say something, but Yusei interrupted him. "Come on guys don't start. We are here to support Aki, not argue," Yusei reasoned.

Both men silently agreed with him and turned their attention back to the track. Aki had just finished her last run and pulled burgundy D-Wheel to a stop. Taking her helmet off Akilooked into the stands to see her friends' smiling faces. Akiwaved at her friends and gave them a smile of her own. The group waved back at her, Rua and Ruka waved the hardest.

"You are looking good out there big sis Aki!" Rua shouted, while waving with both of his arms.

Aki chuckled to herself before starting up her D-Wheel. She drove off the track and head towardstheexit. Her friends followed her example and left the bleachers to join her.

"Everything is in perfect condition," Bruno said. The blue haired mechanic was looking over Aki's D-Wheel the Bloody Kiss. The group had returned to Yusei, Jack, and Crow's place. Bruno and Yusei were in the process of outfitting Bloody Kiss in order to prepare it for the WRGP Finals.

"Yusei are you done with the modifications to the engine?" asked Bruno.

"Yeah, I just finished them to be exact," Yusei answered. He closed the hatch, returned his tools to his tool box, and then got up from his knees. Aki and the twins were standing across the way, just far enough not to hinder Yusei and Bruno's work, but still close enough to observe.

"Everything is in order Aki. You should be able ride with the best of them," Yusei said, giving the burgundy haired girl a smile.

Aki's eyes shimmered with excitement and her lips curled upward in a smile. "Thank you Yusei, Bruno," she said.

Bruno closed his eyes and produced his own smile. "It was no problem at all. In fact it was fun," Bruno replied.

"Remember Aki just because Crow's arm is healed does not make you any less of a member of 5ds," Yusei finished. Aki nodded her head than turned her attention to her D-Wheel. Bruno started to explain the modifications made to Bloody Kiss to Aki, while she was carefully taking mental notes. Yusei couldn't help, but to smile at the sight before him. Aki had changed a lot since he first met her at the Fortune Cup. She used to be cruel, lonely, untrusting, and confused. But now she was open, caring, friendly, and genuinely felt as though she belonged to society. It warmed his heart to see Aki's metamorphosis and that he had played a part in it.

Giving Aki one last glance black haired signer walked away to put his tool box away. After he put his toolbox on the shelf Yusei returned to the work station. Bruno had apparently finished his explanation, as Aki was revving up the engine, while the twins watched in awe.

"Your D-Wheel sounds so powerful Aki-san," Ruka said.

Rua nodded in agreement with his sister. "I can hardly wait to see big sis Aki out on the track with her upgraded D-Wheel," Rua said with excitement.

"It's purring like lion," Crow said as he walked into the room, surprising Yusei.

"I thought you had to do some deliveries Crow after Aki's practice run?" Yusei asked.

"I only had to make one delivery today, lucky me," Crow said.

"That is lucky," Bruno said.

Crow suddenly began to look around in search of someone. "Where is Jack?"

"He went to his favorite café," Yusei answered.

Crow's face turned red in anger. "What the hell? You mean he's spending our hard earned money again!" he exclaimed.

"Clam down Crow. He went with Carly and she offered to pay for him, so Jack won't spend any money," Yusei explained trying to defuse the orange haired duelist anger.

Crow's expression changed into more relaxed and calm manner. "That's better, but I sort of feel bad for Carly. Jack has expensive taste, so that means she is probably blowing most of her pay check on this." Crow let out a loud and exaggerated sigh. "You think Jack would surprise her and offer to pay for her for once," he added.

"But if he did that he would be spending more money and then you would be angry at him Crow," Bruno reasoned.

"I wouldn't be angry if that bum would get a job and help contributed to our funds," Crow argued.

"Jack is kind of dead beat," Rua added.

"Well he is trying to find a job," Ruka reminded them, trying to defend the former king.

Aki was shaking her head with her eyes closed in disappointment. "Too bad he has high standards. It makes finding a job near impossible," she said.

The entire group gave one giant sigh. At the café Jack sneezed fortunately for Carly it was not on her.

"Are you catching cold Jack?" she asked obviously concerned.

"No, someone is just talking about me. Damn it, it's probably Crow," Jack said.

The Blackfeather duelist continued his rant. "Aki is right. Jack is never going to get a job with that ego of his. I don't know about you Yusei, but I am tired of him sponging off of me. Damn it! I'm not going to take it anymore. I am…" Before Crow could finish however a loud knock on the door interrupted him, and captured the attentions of everyone in the apartment.

"Who could that be?" Yuseiasked. He jogged upstairs to answer the door; he opened up and found himself staring at an orange haired man in white trench coat. The man was taller than Yusei, but he was also slimmer than Yusei as well. The man's expression was blank and his eyes held no light, almost as though they were frozen.

"You are Fudo Yusei correct?" the orange haired man inquired.

"I am," Yusei answered.

After receiving an answer the orange haired man continued. "My name is Hachi." The man held out his hand for Yusei to shake. Not wanting to be rude Yusei did just that. "I know this rather sudden, but I have a request that only you can answer."

"Go on," Yusei encouraged.

"Fudo Yusei I request that you allow me to use your Stardust Dragon," Hachi finally said.

Yusei shocked by the man's request. Why did he need his Stardust? How could Hachi be so bold as to ask him for it? He didn't know anything about this man and he just wanted him to hand over his ace monster just like that. "Why do you need my Stardust?" he finally asked.

"I need your Stardust, so that I can perform a certain task," Hachi answered.

"What task is that?" Yusei continued to question.

"I am sorry, but I cannot go into details," Hachi replied.

Yusei frowned at Hachi's response. 'I don't like this. He wants to use my Stardust, but he won't tell me why though. Could he be working for Yliaster?'

As though he had read his thoughts Hachi replied, "I am not with Yliaster if that is what you are concerned about."

Yusei's eyes widened in surprise at Hachi's insight, but what was more surprising was the fact that Hachi still had the same emotionless expression. "I am sorry Hachi, but I am afraid that my answer is no."

"I see. Well than if you do not wish to lend me your Stardust Dragon than how about we duel for it?"

"Duel for my Stardust," Yusei uttered.

"If it makes you more comfortable it can be a riding duel," Hachi suggested.

There something wrong about this man. His very presence gave Yusei the chills. His eyes were so cold and haunting.

"How about it Yusei will you duel me?" Hachi asked again.

"Why should I duel you and risk losing my Stardust?"

"If you can defeat me than I will tell you everything that I know about Yliaster," Hachi replied.

"You said you weren't with Yliaster!" Yusei shouted.

Hachi's face remained unchanged. "It is true that I am not with Yliaster, but my organization, the Savior Group has gathered information on Yliaster. We also know of your and the other signers' feud with Yliaster. Any information you could get would be helpful, wouldn't it?"

Yusei's thoughts were running away with him. 'What is this Savior Group? And why do they have information on Yliaster? Can I even trust them or Hachi? But still if there is any chance that what he is saying is true than I have to risk it.' "Alright I'll duel you, however the duel will be a riding duel," Yusei said aloud.

"That is fine with me. Meet me one hour from now at the highway."

Yusei nodded his head. Hachi turned his back to Yusei and left. Rather this man was telling him the truth or not would be known in just one hour. Yusei decidedto go back down stairs and explain the situation to his friends.

Hachi was patiently waiting for Yusei on the side of the road. There was still 10 minutes left before the hour was up, so he could expect Yusei to appear any second now. He wouldn't run, no that was not Yusei's style. What he had to worry about was pushing Yusei into a tight situation, a situation where he would need to summon Stardust Dragon to get him out of it. Once he did that than he would have Stardust right where he wanted him. Hachi checked his clock on his D-Wheel, there was 5 minutes left until the duel began. The D-Wheel was about twice the length of a normal one, it looked similar to an arrow. The color was arctic blue and white. The helmet was one solid color; arctic blue.

Hachi was about to check his clock again, when he heard the sound of engines and rub running against the street, heading in his direction. Four D-Wheels were racing towards his direction, the riders were of course; Fudo Yusei, Jack Atlas, Crow Hogan, and Izayoi Aki. 'They're 3 minutes early,' Hachi mused to himself. He started his D-Wheel up and drove it into the main street, going to the highway. Yusei followedsuit, while his friends went into a different lane, so they would not interfere. Hachi decreased his speed so that Yusei would catch up to him, which he did rather quickly.

"Are you ready Yusei?" Hachi asked.

"Just remember if I win you tell me what you know about Yliaster," Yusei shot back.

"I have not forgotten are deal. Speed World 2 set. Riding duel acceleration."

"Duel!" Yusei and Hachi shouted in unison, as they drew five cards.

Yusei: 4000

Hachi: 4000

"I have no objections to you going first," Hachi stated.

'What's his deal? Does he have some sort of plan that depends on me going first?' "If you insist, my turn, draw!" Yusei drew his first card.

"I will summon Quillbolt Hedgehog in defense mode."

Quillbolt Hedgehog ATK: 800 DEF: 800

"Next I will set one card face down, turn end," Yusei finished.

"My turn, draw," Hachi said as he drew his card.

Yusei: Speed Counter 1

Hachi: Speed Counter 1

"I will set one monster facedown in defense mode. Then I will set two cards facedown, and end my turn." Hachi placed his two facedown cards and braced himself for Yusei's next turn.

"That's weird," Crow voiced his confusion aloud.

"What's weird?" Jack asked.

"Quillbolt Hedgehog is a relatively weak monster, but Hachi didn't attack him," Crow answered.

Aki attempt to quill his concern. "He may have been worried about Yusei's facedown card or he himself does not have a monster with high attack power."

"I guess, but it seems odd," Crow continued. Something about this situation wasn't right.

"My turn, draw!" Yusei said.

Yusei: Speed Counter 2

Hachi: Speed Counter 2

"I summon Junk Blader!"

Junk Blader ATK: 1800 DEF: 1000

"Junk Blader cut down his monster!" Yusei commanded.

Junk Blader raced towards Hachi's face down monster; he brings his blade down vertically slicing it; however the monster is revealed to be Spellbreaker of the Ice Barrier.

Spellbreaker of the Ice Barrier ATK: 1200 DEF: 2000

Junk Blader's attack is deflected causing Yusei to lose 200 life points.

Yusei: 3800

Hachi: 4000

"Unfortunately for you Yusei that my Ice Barrier defense surpassed your Blader's attack," Hachi countered.

"Turn end," Yusei finished.

Hachi started his turn. "My turn, draw."

Yusei: Speed Counter 3

Hachi: Speed Counter 3

"I summon Strategist of the Ice Barrier."

Strategist of the Ice Barrier ATK: 1600 DEF: 1600

Hachi continued, "I activate Strategist's effect, by discarding one Ice Barrier monster from my hand to the graveyard I can draw one card from my deck."

Hachi discarded one card and drew another card from his deck. "Strategist attacks Quillbolt Hedgehog."

Strategist attacks Quillbolt Hedgehog with his fan, sending the tiny monster to oblivion.

"Turn end."

'He left himself wide open for an attack. He must be planning on countering me with his facedown cards, but I can't miss this chance to attack.' "My turn, draw."

Yusei: Speed Counter 4

Hachi: Speed Counter 4

"I summon Junk Synchron!"

Junk Synchron ATK: 1300 DEF: 500

"When I summon Junk Synchron I can special summon one level 2 or lower monster from graveyard onto the field in defense mode. I special summon my Quillbolt Hedgehog."

Quillbolt returns to the field next to Junk Synchron and Junk Blader.

"I'll tune my level 3 tuner Junk Synchron to my level 2 Quillbolt Hedgehog."

Junk Synchron transforms into a burst of light that surrounds Quillbolt Hedgehog, causing the monster to change shape.

"Clustering stars will call upon a new force! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Junk Warrior!"

Junk Warrior appears in flashing light, sorrowing through the air. He descends into the battle field in his battle pose.

Junk Warrior ATK: 2300 DEF: 1300

"Junk Warrior destroy Spellbreaker!" Yusei ordered.

Junk Warrior pulled his arm back, preparing to punch Spellbreaker, but Hachi opened one of his facedown cards to counter.

"Trap open, Gravity Bind. All monsters level 4 and higher cannot attack as long as Gravity Bind is in play."

An invisible wave originating from Gravity Bind forces both Junk Warrior and Junk Blade to the ground. A flustered Yusei was criticizing himself for falling into such an obvious trap. "Turn end," Yusei said reluctantly.

"My turn, draw."

Yusei: Speed Counter 5

Hachi: Speed Counter 5

"I summon Deep Sea Diva."

Deep Sea Diva ATK: 200 DEF: 400

Hachi continued, "I will tune my level 2 tuner Deep Sea Diva to my level 4 Strategist. Ice cold winds freeze everything into perfection. Synchro Summon Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier!"

Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier ATK: 2300 DEF: 1400

"I will activate Brionac's effect, by discarding any number of cards in my hand I can return the same amount on the field into their owners' hand."

"What?" Yusei said completely mystified by Brionac's effect.

Hachi ignored Yusei and continued with his turn. "I will discard two cards from my hand, so that I can return your Junk Warrior and Junk Blader to your hand. Of course since Junk Warrior is a Synchro monster he will be returned to the extra deck," Hachi explained.

The two Junk monsters disappeared from the field leaving Yusei's field unguarded.

'Thanks to his own Gravity Bind he cannot attack me with his dragon,' Yusei thought.

"Next by removing 4 speed counters I can play the speed spell, Giant Trunade. This spell allows me to return all spell and trap cardson the field to their owners' hands."

Hachi: Speed Counters 1

Gravity Bind and the facedown card returned to Hachi's hand while Yusei's facedown card returned to his hand. Yusei's hand gripped the handle of his D-Wheel, as dread and fear spread throughout Yusei's body.

"Brionac attack Yusei's life points directly."

Brionac opened his mouth releasing a freezing wind that devastated Yusei.

Yusei: 1500

Hachi: 4000

One more attack and Yusei would lose the duel and his Stardust, however the unexpected happened. "I set one card face down, turn end," Hachi said surprising both Yusei and his friends.

"Why would he end his turn? If he attacked Yusei with his Strategist he would have won," Crow pointed out.

"Maybe he wants to toy with him," Jack suggested.

"I don't think that's it," Aki said. "He does not seem like the type of person who enjoys toying with his opponents. I think he has some other plans," she continued.

Jack gave her a questioning look. "Other plans? Like what?"

Aki shook her head before answering. "I have no idea." 'Yusei please be careful,' she thought.

Yusei was baffled himself. He was unsure of what Hachi's intentions were, but he was going to make Hachi regret not attacking him last round. "My turn, draw!"

Yusei: Speed Counter 6

Hachi: Speed Counter 2

"I play the speed spell Double Summon, which I can play since I have more than two speed counters. Next I summon Speed Warrior, now I release him so that I can special summon Turret Warrior!"

Turret Warrior ATK: 1200 DEF: 2000

"Because I used a warrior monster as a tribute Turret Warrior absorbs all of Speed Warrior's attack points."

Turret Warrior ATK: 2100

Yusei continued with his turn. "Now I summon Nitro Synchron!"

Nitro Synchron ATK: 300 DEF: 100

"I'll tune my level 2 tuner, Nitro Synchron to my level 5 Turret Warrior. Clustering minds will become a new force! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Blaze on Nitro Warrior!"

Nitro Warrior ATK: 2800 DEF: 1800

"When Nitro Synchron is used to Synchro summon a Nitro monster I can draw one card from my deck," Yusei added.

Yusei drew his card. "Nitro Warrior destroy his dragon! Dynamite Knuckles!"

Hachi countered with his facedown card. "Trap open, Gravity Bind. Nitro Warrior's attack is stopped."

'I figured he would use Gravity Bind again. Fortunately I have plan.' "I set 3 cards facedown, than end my turn."

"My turn, draw."

Yusei: Speed Counter 7

Hachi: Speed Counter 3

'I only have 3 cards in my hand and Yusei has 4 cards on the field. If one of those cards is a trap that can destroy my Brionac than things could become problematic. That would be true if I was planning on attacking him. I have to keep this duel going until Yusei summons his Stardust Dragon,' Hachi thought.

"I will activate Brionac's effect and discard one card from my hand to return your Nitro Warrior to the extra deck." Hachi discarded his cards and Nitro Warrior left the field like Junk Warrior and Junk Blader before him. "I will set two cards facedown, and then end my turn," Hachi finished.

Hachi failed to attack him yet again and his worried Yusei that he had a bigger strategy in play, one that did not involve winning the duel as quickly as possible. As much as he hated to admit it Hachi was in total control of the field. Gravity Bind kept Yusei from attacking with his strongest monsters, while Brionac returned his cards to his hand. Unfortunately for him since he used Synchro monsters that meant that they were returned to his extra deck, while the Synchro materials used to summon them were still in the graveyard, however that was about to change now.

"My turn, draw!"

Yusei: Speed Counter 7

Hachi: Speed Counter 4

"Trap open, Wild Tornado! This trap card allows me to destroy one face up spell or trap cardon the field. I choose to destroy Gravity Bind!"

A tornado formed around Gravity Bind; destroying it.

"Trap open, Graceful Revival! This card allows me to special summon one level 2 or lower monster to the field from my graveyard. I will revive my Nitro Synchron."

Nitro Synchron ATK: 300 DEF: 100

"When I have a tuner monster on the field I can special summon Quillbolt Hedgehog from the graveyard," Yusei continued.

Quillbolt Hedgehog ATK: 800 DEF: 800

"Now I will summon my Ghost Gardna in defense mode."

Ghost Gardna ATK: 0 DEF: 1900

'This is it, he's summoning Stardust Dragon,' Hachi thought.

"I will tune my level 2 tuner Nitro Synchron to my level 2 Quillbolt Hedgehog, and to my level 4 Ghost Gardna. Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight Stardust Dragon!"

Stardust Dragon ATK: 2500 DEF: 2000

Relief came over Jack, Crow, and Aki at the sight of Stardust Dragon. No matter how bad things seemed whenever Yusei summoned Stardust he was able to endure and turn the situation around.

"Without Gravity Bind Stardust can attack Brionac. I bet that Hachi wishes he had attacked before now," Jack gloated.

"Stardust destroy Brionac with your Shooting Sonic!" Yusei ordered.

Stardust unleashed his energy beam on Brionac, destroying the ice dragon with his superior strength. Brionac could only scream in agony as his body was turned to ash.

Hachi: 3800

Yusei: 1500

"Phew," Yusei sighed in relief. He had finally taken control of the field away from Hachi. Now he at least stood a chance against him. The situation was still far from being in his favor; Hachi barely lost any of his life points, and still had two facedown cards. "Turn end," he uttered.

"My turn, draw."

Yusei: Speed Counter 8

Hachi: Speed Counter 5

'He has finally summoned Stardust now is the time to capture him, for Koji-sama and the Savior.'

"Yusei it is time this game of ours ends." Hachi took out a blank card from the inside of his coat. All of a sudden the card started to glow an unnatural shade of purple. A sharp pain shot through Yusei's right arm as his mark of the dragon burned furiously.

"Damn it my hand. What's going on?" he wondered.

Unknown to Yusei, Jack, Crow, Aki, and Ruka's marks were also burning in reaction to the blank card, causing confusion and worry within the signers.

Chains materialized from the card and wrapped around the dragon, much to Yusei's horror.

"Stardust! What are you doing Hachi?" a panic stricken Yusei asked.

Hachi remained silent, while the chains started to pull Stardust towards him.

"No Stardust!" Yusei could only watch as his prized monster was being stolen and there was nothing he could do about it. Just when all hope seemed lost a roar/cry sang through the air. Yusei looked up just in time to see Crimson Dragon had appeared. Upon seeing one of his servants bonded in chains, the benevolent god was quick to act. He sliced the chains up freeing Stardust, who promptly returned to Yusei's side.

"Stardust, thank you Crimson Dragon," Yusei said with a smile.

Hachi was unnerved by this unexpected turn of events. He had not expected the Crimson Dragon to have not only appeared, but stop the Savior's special card. Without warning the Crimson Dragon attacked Hachi with his claw. Hachi was able to dodge it, but not without spinning out of control. Fortunately for Hachi was able to get his D-Wheel under control and straighten it out. The god renewed his attack, instilling fear within the usually emotion controlled Hachi. When the claw was within reach a barrier was erected around Hachi, protecting him from the wrath of the Crimson Dragon.

"It seems the Savior has decided to give me a helping hand," Hachi mused. The Crimson Dragon let out uncharacteristic roar that not only brought out fear in Hachi, but in his own chosen protectors.

'I've never seen the Crimson Dragon so… angry,' Yusei thought as he stopped his D-Wheel.

"Yusei this isn't over. I will take your Stardust Dragon," Hachi declared.

Before Yusei could question him however Hachi was gone in a flash of light. The Crimson Dragon followed suit and disappeared as well.

"Yusei are you alright?" Jack asked over the intercom.

"Yeah I'm fine, but I think we have bigger problems."

"My apologies Koji-sama, I am prepared to take any punishment for my failure," Hachi replied. He was on his knees in front of Koji, while Dan and Kyle watched.

"There is no need for punishment or apologies Hachi. It is my fault for not anticipating the Crimson Dragon's interference. In fact I should be the one apologizing to you. After all you would have won the duel if you did not stall until Stardust made his appearance. Besides we do need more than just the three cards," Koji said.

"Thank you Koji-sama. Next time I will not fail," Hachi declared.

"Next time I will ensure the Crimson Dragon will not interfere. This turn of events should draw his attention." Koji smirked.

"Who's attention?" Dan asked.

"Soon all will be revealed Dan."

Unbeknown to the Savior Group (except for Koji) they were being watched through orb by a robbed figure, who resided in a bright blue chamber.

"I can no longer watch events unfold. I must do what I vowed never to do again. I must interfere once again," the figure said.

To be continued.

The end of the third official chapter. I took a break from the norm and had Hachi's attempt to steal Stardust fail. The score is Savior Group-2 and the good guys- 1. I don't have much to explain in this chapter. Ruka, Bruno, and Rua stayed at the apartment. Bruno's fake D-Wheel is too small and slow to keep up and I didn't think Rua and Ruka's duel boards should return this way. I kept it the D-Wheeler signers as the spectators. To answer exleader's question I totally forgot about Pharaoh. I will have to write him into the story the next GX chapter. I think the plot is moving along nicely. The next chapter will go back to Yugi, who is trying to figure out what the Savior Group is about. Some more old DM faces will appear next chapter. Hope you guys liked the chapter and please review. Promise to get the next chapter out sooner.