Knowing that how long all of you have waited, I bring you all the next chapter of this awesome story! We now come to the second half of Yusei and Jack's Duel and what will happen now that two masters of the sky have appeared on the field. This one will probably be long so hang tight. Thanks for your patients and please do enjoy! Now lets get this chapter rolling!

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~Chapter Four: Whats in the Past...Came Back, PT 2~

(Sector Security Headquarters, New Domino, 2 PM)

Yusei: 3000 (SPC:5)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:5)

Goodwin looked at the standings with a neutral expression. With how things were going so far, with Jack having two powerful dragons out, it seemed as though he would win this Duel in a few turns. However, he was not doubting Yusei yet. For all he knew, the girl from the slums must've had an idea of two to get out of this mess.


(The Kaiba Dome, New Domino, 2 AM)

Yusei: 3000 (SPC:5)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:5)

"It's my move!" called Yusei, drawing a card. " And I start this move by summoning my Shield Warrior (LV:3/ATK:800/DEF1600) in defense mode," said the blue-eyed Duelist as he monster clad in armor came to the field. "Next, I'll also switch my Junk Warrior into defense mode. Your move, 'pal'." she said. Jack scoffed at the last word.

"Leaving both monsters in defense mode? You gotta be aggressive if you wanna win this, Yusei! But then again, it's no surprise really. You could hardly fight when we were little, anyway." He said as the two of them now rode neck and neck. Their eyes caught each other's. Two pairs of eyes that were use to brighten whenever they saw the other were now much sharper and determine. The happiness and shine of them had faded away when both owners had grown up. There was nothing.

"Haven't you learned, Yusei?" asked Jack when their stare, broke, now looking at Yuse in sideways. "I suppose you haven't, considering that you would have never changed if I hadn't taken away Stardust. But it seems that you're still weak! And here's proof of it! Red Dragon Archfiend can now wipe out all your monsters in defense mode. So say goodbye to your team! Go, Red Dragon, use Absolute Powerforce!" yelled the older as his dragon's claws ignited with red-hot power and slashed down at Yusei's monsters, destroying them.

"Seriously, Yusei, didn't you learn anything back in the schoolyard? When those all those bullies who picked on you would come around and threaten you and your little auto-shop pals for your lunch money? What did not fighting back ever get you, from all those weak attempts to stand up for yourself? A black eye and an empty stomach, that's what! Didn't you sneak out of the Satellite to get even with me? I mean, if you came here to 'throw down' or whatever the hell you wanted, why are you acting like that scared kid from the playground? Where's that little girl who fallowed me around, who wanted to catch up with the big guys?" he asked. In all honesty, he did wanted to know what happened that little girl. This was not the little girl who only dreamed of winning a kiddy Duels. This was a young lady, though lack of thereof, with skills that could rival his. Where was the one who had her hair highlighted at age five? The girl who could crack at security code at thirteen. That little girl that he… Where did that girl go?

Yusei calmly looked at him, Jack's blood boiling more that ever. Those goddamn eyes.

"She learned not to rush into a fight without good strategy. She grew up, unlike you, who wants to beat me up so bad that you just mock and taunt me like an arrogant seven-year-old. Right now, I'm focusing on getting Stardust, not revenge." she said. Jack narrowed his eyes at her.

"Well, now that you got no monsters on your field, dear friend, Stardust Dragon can swoop right in and attack you directly! Hope this doesn't hurt too much."

"Yeah, because it really looks like you're caring for my welfare right now- ahhh!" Yusei gave a sharp shout as the fiery of stardust. She gave a shiver as the white-hot feeling washed over her, panting as her life points and speed counters dropped.

Yusei: 2000 (SPC:4)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:6)

"So the monster that used to be yours, the one you came here to get back from me, is now the one taking you down," Jack sneered, watching Yusei hunch her shoulders slightly. "I'm sure if you thought this would've happened, you would've never crawled out of that dump you call home." He said. Yusei only gave a roll of her shoulders to loosen her tighten muscles and she drew a card.

"My move," she said, " And I summon my Sonic Chick (LV:1/ATK:300/DEF:300) in defense mode," The card she played is was a small pink roadrunner with red boots.

"Just like back at school," Jack said, trying not to laugh at the small monster, "You wasted your time with chickens."

"Well, at least I know this 'chicken' isn't going to double-cross her best friend, and then scurry away in the middle of the night without a second thought. In fact, this 'chicken's' sticking with me!" she shouted as two cards came to her hand. "Next, I place two cards face-down. You're move!"

Jack caught up to Yusei and their eyes locked again, one pair amused while the other challenging in silence. "Let me ask you something, Yusei," said Jack seriously, though still with some mocking in it. "How do you think this duel of ours is gonna end? Let's kid ourselves and say you actually have a chance at out-dueling me, and that you somehow manage to win. Then what are you gonna do? You haven't really thought this little 'revenge' fantasy through, have you?" he asked, drawing his card and giving a dashing smirk," Well, let me tell you what is gonna happen; you're gonna lose this duel, and then I'm gonna press a little button on my runner, at which point, an entire Security team will arrest you and ship you off to the Facility. So much for revenge. And speaking of you losing, Red Dragon Archfiend, attack Sonic Chick!"

The dragon attacked at Yusei's fowl but the attack was deflected of the female Duelist and her monster, keeping them from harms way.

"Always thinking, aren't you, Yusei?" asked Jack, frowning.

"It's what I do best, Jack. I really am surprised you didn't remember this classic back when we dueled for fun!" said the golden-streaked girl as she revealed one of her face-downs.

"Oh, yes. Your Remote Revenge trap card. I forgot you had that." Recalled her once-companion.

"It seems there's a lot you've forgot about, Jack, so here's a little lesson on how this card goes. It'll first deflect your attack; but that deflection's just the beginning. Once it does that, it destroys every monster on your field in attack mode. And aren't both your dragons in attack mode? So how's that for getting aggressive?" The killer attack headed straight towards Jack's beasts.

"You have a thing with revenge, don't you? Even if you deny it so much. Too bad for you, just like your attempt to get revenge on me, this attack is gonna fail miserably. Because Stardust Dragon's taking one for the team," Stardust made a swoop and took the hit, his silvery body engulfed in flames.

"That's one of Stardust Dragon's special abilities. If you activate a card with the power to destroy all my monsters, Stardust Dragon can save all the others by sacrificing itself. How does it feel knowing you've destroyed your favorite beast? It must hurt twice as much after this monster has fought for the rival team." he said as the dragon disappeared, it's partials of pixilated light raining on Yusei like fallen snow.

Yusei: 1000 (SPC:5)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:7)

The blonde Master of Faster gave a pause, watching in a almost trace-like state as the glittering lights caressing her hair and skin, making her look heavenly. Jack then mentally slapped himself, scowling himself for making thoughts as idiotic as a school boy's. He straighten himself and pulled two cards from his hand.

"Now I place two cards face-down," Jack said, placing down said cards. "And with that done, I think I'll bring back my Stardust Dragon so you can get another peek at it for old time's sake. Now take a long, hard look, Yusei. Because after this duel, you're never gonna see it again!" And through a portal of swirling blue, the dragon of the stars returned.

"Maybe you can get another chance to destroy the very beast you're trying to win back from me. You know, Yusei, with friends like you, who needs enemies? And with both dragons back on my field, it looks like this battle of ours has gone full-circle, hasn't it?" he asked, feeling quite proud of himself.

"Actually…" Yusei gave a smile, and a rare one at that,"…not quite yet, Jack. I activate my trap card, Harmonia Mirror!" she called, a woman with a mirror in hand appearing on the field. Jack's jaw dropped a few inches, knowing that card. "Check this out, old friend, because you just summoned Stardust Dragon to your field, using a method other than the usual Synchro Summon, I can use the power of Harmonia Mirror to get Stardust fighting on my side instead, so welcome back, old friend." she said as the mirror captured her beast. For a split second, Yusei felt happy. However, Jack killed this slightly.

"That's no biggie," Jack replied, albeit slightly bitter, "It's like I said earlier, I don't need it. I was merely using it to make this duel more interesting."

"Well, you did, Jack. And now I'm gonna rev things up with my Stardust Dragon! But first, I've been meaning to say this for while!" she cast her hand up and closed her eyes, feeling the presence of the reptile of the Milky way.

"The constellations guide his way and star-lit wishes give him his strength. Of friendship, brotherhood, and love, let the path of light lead him to stars! Lets rev it up, Stardust Dragon!" she chanted, he dragon gliding above her. From the farthest corner of her mind, she could hear a deep voice say, 'I missed you.'

Offering a tiny and brief smile, Yusei replied, 'You as well, Stardust.'

"Not bad, Yusei. Maybe you did learn a thing or two since our days together in the Satellite. So we got Red Dragon Archfiend versus Stardust Dragon, in a fight to the finish!" The two masters of dragons bellowed in pride, ready to give it their all.

Yusei: 1000 (SPC:6)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:8)

Jack looked up and gave at a smirk at the dragons, then at Yusei. "Well, I guess this is where the final scene plays. We shall see who has gotten stronger, Yusei. I've waited a year for this." he admitted, feeling adrenalin pump through his veins again.

"And you'll finally get the chance to see the duelist I've become. Remember that talk you gave after you beat me in our last duel?" asked Yusei, feeling a spark in her own system as she recalled Jack's words.

(Flashback)


"Did she... just lose?"

"Rally had sounded so sad. The poor kid was crushed. And I felt the same. But then, you said something that day, Jack…"

"She did. And do you know why our friend just lost? Because her deck has no balance. And without balance, one cannot be a complete duelist. But you know that already, don't you, Yusei?"

"The pain. The words. Everything had hurt that day. But I knew you were right. Even if I didn't want to admit it, it was true. You were right."


(End OF flashback)

"Those words, they shot me down like a ton of bricks," admitted Yusei. She then looked to her hand, then clenched it. "But now I've learned my lesson."

"And what would that be, Yusei?" asked Jack, a little interested.

"That in order to be the best I can be, I have to believe in the power of every card in my deck. And ever since that day, I thought about that duel we had over and over again, trying to implement new strategies and combinations that I would've never thought possible. And now, today's the day where all my hard work pays off!" she said determinedly.

"Well, Yusei, actions speak louder than words. So let's just see what that deck of yours is capable of." Said Jack, feeling satisfied to see a circuit strike run across electric-blue eyes.

"You got it, Jack; and with Stardust Dragon, the sky's the limit!" She cried, her prized monster roaring with pride.

Jack let out a wild laugh after that, his voice echoing like the sharp barks of a hound. "You think by just getting back your dragon, that you have a chance at winning, Yusei? Well think again! Because you've only leveled up the playing field!" he called.

"That's how I planned it, Jack." said Yusei, coming to her turn.

Yusei: 1000 (SPC:7)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:9)

"And now, I activate my speed spell, Silver Contrails!" called the dark-haired girl, a silver vortex of silver dust surrounding Stardust. "Whenever I have five or more speed counters, I can increase the power of a Wind attribute monster goes up by 1000. Now, because Stardust Dragon is a Wind attribute monster, he gains a power boost!" called Yusei, her dragon's points rising. (ATK:3500/DEF:2000)

"It's time to see what you got, old friend! Lets rev this up with Cosmic Flare!" called Yusei as Stardust Dragon shot his strike of stars and silver. At the very moment it caught on red Dragon Archfiend, an incredibly blood-numbing pain shot in Yusei's left arm. She gave a yelp and at that moment, Jack felt the same.

'What's going on? Where did this pain coming from?' both wondered simultaneously.

Both then caught the sight of Sonic Chick pixilated dust flying away, Red Dragon Archfiend giving a triumphant roar.

"What happened to Sonic Chick?" asked Yusei with wide eyes.

"My Synchro Deflector trap card happened!" said Jack smugly, giving a smirk, "With this trap card, I can deflect an attack against a synchro monster. And then use the energy to vaporize the monster on your field with the fewest attack points. And now that you've attacked, the effects of your Silver Contrails speed spell wears off, which means your Stardust Dragon loses its precious power boost." Said the purple-eyed male as the yellow-eyed dragon's status returned to normal.

"But I'm still in this game, Jack, so it's far from over!. So next, from my hand, I summon Ghost Gardna (LV:4/ATK:0/DEF:1900) in defense mode!" called Yusei, a phantom-like monster appearing on the field, the emerald-green eye in it's clawed hand gleaming.

"Trying to protect your little dragon, are ya?" asked Jack, remembering this monster of white.

"I place two cards face-down," said Yusei, ignoring Jacks comment. "Your move." She said, hissing as another burning pain coursed through her arm, this one stronger than the first.

'What is this feeling?'

"Time to end this, Yusei!" yelled Jack, gritting his teeth as his own arm gave a throb of pain. He bit it back, wanting to end this. "I think Red Dragon Archfiend wants to attack Stardust Dragon! Let's go! Take him down with Scorching Crimson Fire!" the red and ebony dragon bellow madly, taking aim and firing but being stopped By Yusei's specter monster.

"Ghost Gardna's special ability allows it to draw your monster's attention, and become the target of your attack. So Red Dragon Archfiend won't be attacking Stardust this time around. And after it gets destroyed—"

"Yeah, yeah, I know," muttered Jack, feeling irritated as he watched the ghost take the fall, " I watched you use Ghost Gardna plenty of times back at The Satellite. And this is the part where you tell me how 'When Ghost Gardna gets destroyed, it can lower the attack points of one of its opponent's monsters by 1000 until the end of the turn.'" He imitated this with a almost droned out voice, before giving a knowing and sneering look. "Did you seriously think I didn't know that was coming?" he asked.

"Well, did you know this was coming?" asked Yusei, holding out one hand. "I activate a trap card, Counterattack Beacon. And it activates when one of your monsters attacks one of mine, and manages it to destroy it on battle. Once this trap card activates, it not only gives one of my monsters 500 attack points, it forces the same monster to attack even though it's not my turn." Said Yusei as power generated on Stardust.

"Very interesting," Jack commented, seeing where this was going. "So now Stardust has more attack points than my Dragon." He said.

"That's right! And because of this, well, I'll just let Stardust show you where I'm getting at!" she yelled, her dragon roaring as it shot it's attack. She squinted her eyes for a split second as scorching paint prickled her arm, like someone was pressing a hotwire against it. However, Jack played a card, improving his monster's attack points.

"Huh, should've known you still had the Prideful Roar trap card." said Yusei as the two of them performed another lap.

Yusei: 1000 (SPC:7)

Jack: 1900 (SPC:9)

"It's Showtime!" yelled Jack, the two dragon's in the sky roared in agreement as they shot their attacks at each other, meeting in cross-fire. Stardust got an upper hand at one point, but Red Dragon Archfiend met at the same strength. This time, both Yusei and Jack gave sharp yells when the pain turned into a white-hot burn, crimson-sparks flashing in their visions and unaware of the crimson lights shooting into the sky.


(Sector Security Headquarters, New Domino, 2.45 AM)

"Director Goodwin! Director Goodwin! Splendid news!" Goodwin pressed the button on the Bluetooth in his ear, listening in on his head scientist exclaims.

"I'm listening. I see what is happening as well," he said, eyeing the dancing lights above the arena. "Report your findings."

"As you wish, Dear Director."


(The Kaiba Dome, New Domino, 2. 50 AM)

"What's going on?" Jack demanded, seeing that Yusei's monster was still flying.

"Take a guess," said Yusei, revealing that Shield Warrior was back in action.

"How did it- Damn it! It has that special ability!" cursed Jack.

"Yeah, but I'm still hit with 300 points of damage so don't get too discouraged, Jack." said Yusei, her lips forming a thing line as the pain in her arm died down a little. Suddenly, the pain shot back, but not only to Yusei, but to Jack as well. It burned from their wrists to their elbows. They both gave yells of pain but something else bubbled deep within them, hidden voices that made them shout out-

"GO! ATTACK WITH NO MERCY!"

Both dragons lifted their wings high in the sky before shooting their fires of crimson and silver, meeting at the same time just as something odd happen. The sky above the two Duelists cracked like glass, angry red lines swirling and suddenly making an image in the sky.

"AHHHHH!" yelled the both of them, lashing and fiery marking engraving themselves on their right arms like tattoos. Both caught a glimpse of their arms, seeing odd marks on them. Jack was given a mark that looked like torn and drawn wings, almost bird-like yet formed in an odd design. Yusei had an odder one, the marking looking like a rectangular smirking face. But it was not a face. It was something else. A… Tail, perhaps? The both of them looked to the sky, just fast enough to catch the newest dragon that came from the cracks of the sky.

A typhoon of crimson energy swirled and swooped the area as the dragon appeared, looking like it was drawn by red clay chalk yet glowing of what could have been mistaken for lava. Both Yusei and Jack had never seen this before in their lives.

"What is that?" they both asked at the same time before the dragon that looked made of crimson- Northern Lights disappeared in a blinding light, making both Yusei and Jack go blind. At there very second, the both of them blacked out, a burning pain still stinging their arms.

Yusei woke up with a groan, her head throbbing like she just hangover. Taking in a deep breath of cold, nighttime air, she sat on her knees and looked around, seeing her Runner lying down on the ground a few feet away but not seeing Jack. She looked around the grassy-area, watching for any sign of golden-blonde hair. But there was nothing. Jack was gone.

'Where did he go? And what was that… Pain in my arm? And… What the Hell?' she looked down at her right arm, seeing the image that glowed on her arm disappear in a split second. Before another mover could be made, Yusei was blinded by a bight light and ear-piercing sirens rang through her ears.

"YOU ARE IN VIOLATION OF CODE 36:B, WHICH STATES THAT NO RESIDENTS OF SATELLITE MAY ENTER NEW DOMINO CITY! BY ORDER OF THE SOCIAL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, WE ARE PLACING UNDER ARREST! DO NOT TRY TO RUN; WE HAVE YOU SURROUNDED!" Yusei narrowed her eyes that the surrounding Security form around her, a wall that was impossible to escape. Yusei bit her tongue, knowing that she was in deep shit.


(Unknown Court Room, New Domino City, 12 PM)

"Aright, ALRIGHT, next!"

Yusei could feel sleep heavily close in on her eyes. Her night had been sleepless, despite how tired she felt. She couldn't remember how she got there, in that room. All she knew now was that she was sitting on a wooden chair, her hands handcuffed and her head hung tiredly.

"Alright, we have a young lad named Yusei Fudo here." said the judge before her. If she had the ambition, she would correct the judge and inform him that she was a girl. But right now, she didn't care. Besides, people already confused her for a guy, what with her boyish looks and some lack of curves. Hell, the only way to tell that Yusei was a girl was if they were close enough. That is, if they could get close enough without giving an intimidating stare.

"Alright, young man, lets see the damage. Sneaking into the city without an authorization, driving an illegal Runner, yes, yes… Hm, well, perhaps a few weeks in the Facility will change your behavior. But for safety measures," Yusei felt her arms held down and she looked up to see a laser come down, a pair of hands holding her head up. "We'll put this little tracking device on you." said the judge, just as the laser shot along the girl's cheek.

"Is it suppose to tickle?" she asked in a bored tone as the laser cast a drawing along her skin, golden markings now on the tan cheek.

"It's suppose to keep an eye on you. Now, we shall discuss the details further." said the judge. Yusei closed her eyes, ready for the explanation.


(The Facility, New Domino City, 1 PM)

"Welcome to The Facility, your home away from home. A warm bed, three square meals a day, everything the public miscreant could want. Your sty here, Fudo, will be one you won't forget. As long as you behave yourself, you'll be sent back to the Satellite in no time."

"Oi, punk-ass! You listening or what?"

Yusei looked at the security escort with emotionless eyes. She knew that he knew that she was a guy. He and his cohort were the ones who took her from the Kaiba Dome to this rat hole. That had her held by the arms, handcuffs still in place, as they led her down a hallway.

"And just to let you know, girly, you better watch yourself around here. Since there are any women prisons around here and the judge was too gullible, you've been sent here, to an all-male jail center. None of these guys have seen a woman in years. You better watch yourself unless you find yourself in some crap." snickered the man, his partner laughing along. Yusei said nothing, her mind still going back to that mark that was on her arm last night.

Just what was all of that about? The Duel, the pain, the mark, and that dragon? Just what was that? Just what in the name of Hell was going on?

The sound of a door opening snapped here out of her thoughts and the girl gave a mental sigh.

Well, it was time to pay the crime.


To Be Continued…

Whew, got that all done. Last line was lame but, eh, I'll live. Well, I hope all of you enjoyed it, it took me a while to handle. Say, I do have one special announcement. If any of you would look to add a genderbent character, just let me know. It could be anyone, except the one's that have already been introduced in the story. I have plan for one but I'm not revealing who yet. To tell me who you want as the genderbent character, just send it on your review. Don't be shy, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Alright, well, remember to read and review and I'll see you guys soon!

This is me saying, Peace!