Swindled, cheated, scammed. Whatever one wishes to call it, Tatsuya'd been had. Frustrated didn't even begin to cover how he felt in that moment. After Yusei had informed him that the CPU he'd purchased was nothing but junk, he was infuriated.

"Sorry man, but they sold you some badly made junk. It looks like it was intentionally done too," Yusei sighed.

"Seriously!?" Kalin exclaimed, clenching his fists in rage.

"Afraid so. Do you remember where the shop was that sold this to you?" Yusei inquired.

"Actually, I do," Tatsuya frowned. "And I think it's time I got my money back..."

"Take us there too. I'm going to have a few words with that scum bag," Kalin snarled.

The trio made their way down the path that Tatsuya had memorized and eventually lead them to the Duel Runner shop where he'd purchased the junk.

Inside the shop, several voices were heard talking and laughing amongst themselves.

"Gordon really scored for us this time Kuroe!" Said a purple-haired thug as he counted the money that Kuroe had just made.

"I know right!? And it was off a guy from Crash Town. I didn't know they had that kind of money out there. This is at least three grand right here," Kuroe said with a grin.

"I can't believe he fell for it though! You'd think he would have had the smarts to check the merchandise before buyin' it," laughed the other thug.

"You know," Tatsuya interrupted, "I was just thinking that very same thing. It was pretty stupid of me not to get a glimpse at the device before walking out with it wasn't it?"

Kuroe and his friend whipped around in surprise, their eyes widening the moment they Tatsuya inside their shop.

"I'll be taking my money back if you don't mind," Tatsuya said sharply.

"Sorry, we don't give no refunds here," Kuroe retorted. "Now get goin' before we have to get rough with you."

"I'm afraid that's not going to happen. The only one's getting roughed up around here...are you guys," said Kalin as he walked into the shop, sending a quiver down Kuroe's spine.

As Yusei waited outside, he began to hear cries of pain from within the shop.

"Not the face...not the face!"

"Arm doesn't bend that way. Arm doesn't bend that way!"

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

Arc One - Third Turn - La Femme En Blanc

WRGP WC

The Dark Oppressor

"Well that went well," Tatsuya muttered, counting up the money in his hand to make sure he had everything.

"Those guys had it coming to them," Kalin grumbled.

"Do you think we overdid it?" Tatsuya inquired, getting a shrug out of Kalin.

"Don't know, but once they wake up, they'll definitely be feeling it," Kalin replied.

"I'm pretty sure you guys gave them a concussion," Yusei added.

Tatsuya sweat-dropped and scratched the back of his head.

"Maybe I did go a little overboard," Tatsuya said with a sigh.

"Either way, those two won't be swindling anyone else anytime soon," Kalin stated, getting a nod from Yusei and Tatsuya.

"So, what's your name? I don't think we ever fully introduced ourselves back there," Kalin asked Tatsuya.

"It's Tatsuya Tokunaga, nice to finally meet you guys," Tatsuya replied.

"So you already know who we are then huh? Wasn't sure our names spread out as far as you are," Kalin laughed.

"Crash Town isn't as out of the loop as people assume. Just because we're in the middle of the desert doesn't mean we don't know anything," Tatsuya chuckled.

"I guess you're right," Kalin nodded.

Yusei glanced down at Tatsuya's Duel Disk. "That's a pretty nice Duel Disk you have. It's a newer model isn't it?"

"Actually I built this one. It took me a while to gather the parts I needed, but I was able to create my ideal Duel Disk. It's a lot easier to use than the models they have out now," Tatsuya explained.

"Looks like it. It's not as bulky," Kalin inputted.

"It's very lightweight," Tatsuya added.

As the trio continued to walk and talk, the sight of a duel going on caught their attention. Two duelists stood in front of the card shop. One was muscular and had a green mohawk. He wore a torn red shirt and brown leather jacket and jeans with brown boots. He looked almost exactly like Kuroe. Across from him was a tall, blonde woman with penetrating emerald eyes and fair skin. She had a very fit frame and wore a suit that accented every curve, fitting her like a glove. The suit was primarily white with red steaks down both sides.

"So babe, what'cha gonna do now? I've got you cornered. You might as well hand over that card now," the thug grinned.

Thug - 2700 LP

Woman - 1200 LP

"If that is what you think I'm going to do, then you 'ave another thing coming!" Said the woman as she drew with a flourish.

"I activate the effect of Monster Reborn, bringing back my Sacred Knight's Spearholder. Survenir!" She commanded fiercely.

Up from the grave rose a woman with long crimson locks, clad in armor and carrying a heavy spear.

Noble Knight's Spearholder (Light/Warrior/Effect) - LV 2 (ATK/800 DEF/400)

"And now, I will summon my Fleur Synchron to the field. Avancer!" She called out.

Bursting onto the battle zone was flower-shaped monster with large eyes and a wide, devious grin.

Fleur Synchron (Light/Machine/Tuner/Effect) - LV 2 (ATK/400 DEF/200)

"Buahahaha! A lot of good those'll do ya sweetheart! Against my Gladiator Beast Augustus, they'll be squashed!" Laughed the ruffian.

A smirk appeared on the face of the female duelist, suggesting to Tatsuya that she was plotting something big. A slight chuckle escaped her lips.

"I think that you are wrong. 'Aven't you noticed it by now? Fleur Synchron is a tuner monster. And I 'ave three monsters on the field while you will soon 'ave none," she stated with a firm tone.

"I activate Lightning Vortex! By discarding one card, I am allowed to destroy all monsters on your side of the field! Adieu, Augustus!" She shouted powerfully.

Dark clouds formed over the playing field, and with them came the sound of thunder. Suddenly, several bolts of lightning crashed down onto the ground and began to spiral around Augustus. The Gladiator Beast roared in defiance of his fate as the vortex of lighting converged and consumed him.

"Augustus! Noooo!" The thug roared, glaring back at the woman who simply narrowed her eyes. "You'll pay for that!"

"I think not. The only one paying for anything is you! You are a disgrace to all good men and 'ave no right to address me in such a revolting manner," she scowled. "It's time for the coup de grâce! I tune my Fleur Synchron with Noble Knight Joan and Sacred Knight's Spearholder!" She declared, reaching for the card that shot out of the Extra Deck slot and brandishing it. "Venez mon chevalier! Chevalier De Fleur!"

In a flurry of cherry blossoms, a red caped woman, clad in armor of pink, gold and silver coloration, burst onto the field and brandished her blade in an intimidating manner.

Chevalier De Fleur (Wind/Warrior/Synchro/Effect) - LV 8 (ATK/2700 DEF/2300)

"Sorry sweetheart, but I activate Bottomless Trap Hole! Say night night to your Knight!" The thug laughed, only to gawk as the femme fatale was not destroyed.

Instead, she withdrew her blade and flickered out of view, slashing straight through the trap that had reared its ugly head.

"Wha-what!? How!?"

"It is simple. Chevalier De Fleur is able to negate and destroy Spell or Trap cards upon activation during either player's turn. It seems that you are, how should I put this? Pas de chance?" She smirked.

"What does that even mean!?" The ruffian exclaimed.

"How can I put this in terms you can understand? It means you are finished! Chevalier De Fleur, terminez ce duel! Flourishing Strike!"

In a flash, Fleur De Chevalier surged forward, her blade aglow with a pink aura as she withdrew it. In a swift motion, she slashed through her opponent, depleting his life points completely.

Thug - 0 LP

Woman - 1200 LP

"You...you..."

"Awww, what is the matter? Does the cat 'ave your tongue? Nothing left to say?" The woman said as she stepped forward, causing the thug to take a few steps back.

"You wench, don't come any closer!" The ruffian growled.

The woman's eyes went wide at his remark. A look of frustration dawned on her features as she clenched a fist in front of her. Gritting her teeth, she launched a swift punch and socked him across his jaw, sending him staggering backward only to be kicked hard in the gut, forcing him to his knees. The woman proceeded to place her heel on his back and forced him to the ground.

"You pig! Go back to whatever hole you crawled out of!" She scowled, kicking his side harshly.

The thug scrambled to his feet and fled the scene, hollering over his shoulder.

"You'll pay for this!"

As he ran out of sight, the woman huffed and turned on her heel, only to be met with the eyes of several onlookers, one of which caught her attention with his amethyst hues.

"Excusez-moi," she said with a sigh. "I didn't realize I had...spectators?" She half asked, making it painfully obvious that English was not her first language.

"And I didn't realize I'd get to witness a second beat-down. You really kicked his ass," Kalin laughed.

"Well, 'e deserved it. What kind of man treats a lady that way?" She grumbled, flipping her hair and shaking her head.

"A pretty stupid one," Tatsuya inputted, crossing his arms.

"Brutality aside, that was an awesome duel," Yusei added with a smirk.

"Merci, it was a troubling battle, but in the end, I was victorious. I 'ope that 'e never returns," she muttered, shaking her head in disgust.

"After what you just did, I don't think he'll be coming back anytime soon," Tatsuya stated with a grin.

The woman nodded. Hearing a ringing sound, she sighed and reached down into her pocket and pulled out a phone.

"Oui, Elsworth?" She greeted.

"I see, merci, I will be there soon. Au revoir," she finished, ending the call and putting the phone back into her pocket.

"Je m'excuse, but I'm afraid I need to go. Perhaps we will meet again," she stated, looking pointedly at Tatsuya before walking off towards a parked duel runner.

Putting on her helmet, she revved up the engine and drove out of the city.

Third Turn - La Femme En Blanc

End Phase