AN:

DiabolicTracer:

Well, I feel like I might be saying this a lot more throughout the story, but the reason for the Xyz Duelists showing up will be explained in the next chapter

Well, the way I thought about it was that Yuzu and Sora were down at the docks, and Sora tried to hold off both duelists while Yuzu ran, but failed, and instead one of them chased after Yuzu, who knew where Yuko was dueling and tried to get there, but didn't make it in time.

Funny enough, it was ORIGINALLY a mistake, but then I kept it in because, yes, math is his weakness

Random reader:

True, if it is who you're thinking about and I'm thing about who you're thinking about.

That makes sense I guess. I use a doc to jot down my ideas, and the Notes on my phone if I'm not at home

A third person perspective is still a very viable perspective for a story to be in, and is fine.


3rd Person POV:

Previously on Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V: The Twin Pendulums…

I started off pretty well

"My fifth win!"


But my opponent was a bit harder than I expected

"Priestess of ancient times who foresees everything! With the ancient description, now, be revived! Ritual Summon! Level 9! Prediction Princess Tarotrei!"


But never fear! I prevailed with my new awesome dragon!

"Wielder of the mighty shield, become the spirit of courage and dwell in the heart of the dragon! Fusion Summon! Come forth! Brave dragon with the blazing eyes of courage! Time-Warp Braving Dragon!"


Course, things didn't exactly get better from there

"Yuko…Sora…docks…help"


And now I've gotta take down Gagaga Gal here, and my sis has to beat Bird Man. But I'm sure we're be fine.

"DUEL!"

Now lets go!


[Play Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V Opening 1, BelieveXBelieve]

Birību × Birību biri-biri-biri Badīzu!

(Believe, believe, we're electric buddies!)

Several flashes of different colors came across the screen, showing both Yema and Yuko in several different poses, before a red jacket swiped across the screen, and it zoomed out, showing Yuko holding his jacket over his shoulder, with Yema absentmindedly playing on her Duel Disk as an Action Card briefly appeared behind him before flipping over, creating four cards of different colors all showing silhouettes of the two twins standing together, before scattering to show the logo, as two pendulums swung behind it, with the background switching between different bright colors as pictures of Yuzu, Gongenzaka, Shuzou, Yoko, Ayu, Futoshi, Tatsuya and Sora appeared.

Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V

The Twin Pendulums

Yū! Kachi make janai saikyō no Kādo

(Just forget about winning or losing your best card)

Yuko's Duel Disk was shown, before scrolling down, past his red and black goggles which gleamed in the light, to the show the duelist swinging his Duel Disk around his body

Yū! Supīdo zenkai harahara On za gēmu

(Feel the excitement and your heart pounding on the game)

The blade of Yuko's Duel Disk was shown right before he placed down Time Stallion, and mounted it when it appeared

Dan-Dan-Dan-Dan Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!

(Done, done, done, done, done, done, done, done)

Several monsters were shown from both twin's decks, including Time Golem, Star Swordsman and Aquarius the Star Bearer

Dan-Dan-Dan-Dan Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!

(Done, done, done, done, done, done, done, done!)

More monsters from their decks were shown like Time Wizard, Starbreaker Magician and Star Sorceress, who used her staff to create a blinding light that enveloped the screen

Yureru ma ma ma Maindo

(Swinging within my m-mind)

The glow faded to show Yuko and Yema standing back to back both pendants glowing, before they both raised theirs arms to the sky

Tamashī no pendyuramu kyūkyo ku no konfyūjon

(The Pendulum of the Soul, it causes much confusion)

Up above the twins, Stargazer and Timegazer were in the Pendulum Zones floating in the sky, with both pendants swinging between the magicians before a portal opened and three glowing monsters flew out

Shōdō ga Gotto itto gotto itto

(The urge I've got it, got it)

Shingo was shown smirking while holding Rocket Dart Striker, Power Dart Striker and Ultimate Dart Striker

Shōbu wa gachi gachi

(These battles are the truth)

Reiji was shown, his glasses reflecting the light as he pushed them up his nose, showing his eyes, while in the background, his Savant Kepler and Galilei were placed into the Pendulum Zones while the three D/D/D Doom King Armageddons hovered between them

Honki reboryūshon

(It's a revolution!)

Time Golem, Star Swordsman and Time Stallion were shown all being summoned at the same time

(Jasuto burēkin' za wōru... x2)

(Just breakin' the wall…x2)

A green glow appeared on screen, before zooming out to show Time Warp Pendulum Dragon roaring

Raido on nau!

(Ride on now!)

Yema was shown mounting onto Star Strike Pendulum Dragon before showing both twins clutching their pendants

Birību × Birību

(Believe! Believe!)

Time Warp Pendulum Dragon was shown running along for a brief moment before zooming out

Eburibadi gōin' kabe wo tsukiyabure!

(Everybody's goin', gather your power to break through the wall!)

The zoomed out perspective showed Yuko riding on Time Warp Pendulum Dragon while Yema clung onto his back to keep from falling, before Yuko thrust out his hand and activated Kuriboh Calling, from which Twinkle Kuriboh and Ancient Kuriboh both emerged

Yua gona bīto itto bīto!

(You're gonna beat it beat!)

The two summoned Kuribohs danced around each other happily

Mugendai no fyūchā mayoi wa buttobase!

(To those infinite futures, throw away your hesitation)

Yema nervously waved at the little monsters, who both looked happy and flew back to land on their owner's shoulders before Yuko grabbed his Deck and drew a card, which created a bright red glow from the trail

Meiku itto Meiku itto yūki dashite (Bureiku itto nau)

(Make it, make it, be courageous (Break it now))

Yuzu and Gonenzaka, both smiled and held out their arms happily

Steppu aheddo! Fumidase yo (Du itto nau)

(Step ahead, and step it up! (Do it now))

Sora, Ayu, Futoshi and Tatsuya all jumped into the air happily

Otanoshimi wa kore kara da! So daremo ga Birībā!

(The fun has just begun! So you should come along! Everyone can be a believer!)

The twins were shown riding on Time Warp Pendulum Dragon's back, before they both extended their arms and several monsters from their Deck burst from behind and zoomed forwards. Star Strike Pendulum Dragon flew in next to Time Warp Pendulum Dragon, before it shot up into the sky and glowing trail of sparkles appearing behind it.

Birību × Birību biri-biri-biri Badīzu!

(Believe, believe, we're electric buddies!)

Multiple flashes appeared, showing Yuzu, Gongenzaka, Shuzou, Ayu, Futoshi, Tatsuya and Sora, before cutting out to show everyone standing in front of the You Show Duel School, with both twins in the middle of an argument, with the others all standing around them amused.


3rd Person POV:

Yuko and Yuro faced one another, both their Duel Disks activated. There was a silent edge in the air as the two duelists stared one another down. Yuko slowly edged his way around so that Yuzu was positioned behind him out of harms way.

"Just surrender now" Yuro said "You didn't stand a chance back then, and you don't now"

"…"

Yuko remained silent as he drew his hand. Taking the cue, the girl also drew her hand, engaging the Duel.

Yuko: 4000 LP, Hand 5

Yuro: 4000 LP, Hand 5

"I'll go first" the boy said as he glanced over his cards "I set my Pendulum Scales with the Scale 2 Timebreaker Magician and Scale 8 Timegazer Magician!"

Both magicians rose into the scales on either side of the field, their glowing blue columns forming around them as the numbers appeared below them, a 2 for Timebreaker and a 8 for Timegazer.

Timebreaker Magician LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 2/ATK1400/DEF0

Timegazer Magician LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 8/ATK1200/DEF600

"I can now Summon any monsters from Levels 3 through 7, all at the same time!" Yuko continued "Swing, pendulum of souls! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Appear now! My monster!"

Descending from the glowing portal, a single glowing spire of light appeared onto the field, forming into the form of the boy's iconic dragon.

"With the chronic powers that control time!" Yuko shouted "Level 7! Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon!"

The dark blue dragon roared as it spotted its opponent, stomping its feet eagerly. The spire on its back sparked with energy as it roared loudly.

Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon LV7/DARK/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 4/ATK2500/DEF2000

Yuro's eyes widened as she witnessed a new strange technique she'd never seen before. Although it reminded her of…something.

"Pendulum Summon?" she said in surprise "Is that some new Fusion tactic?"

"Then I set a card facedown and end my turn" Yuko said, ignoring the girl as the facedown card appearing in front of him before vanishing.

"Whatever" Yuro said as she drew her card "My turn!"

Yuro: 4000 LP, Hand 6

Yuko: 4000 LP, Hand 1

"I Normal Summon Gagaga Carrier!" Yuro said, as a magician piloting a dark black plane swooped down onto the field.

Gagaga Carrier LV4/EARTH/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK1600/DEF0

"When I Normal Summon him, I can Special Summon a "Gagaga" monster from my Deck with its effect negated!" Yuro continued "Come on out, Gagaga Magician!"

The plane dropped a dark blue coffin, and a magician wearing several chains and a face mask emerged from the coffin.

Gagaga Magician LV4/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK1500/DEF1000

"Now I build the Overlay Network with these two monsters!" Yuro said, both her monsters turning into orange orbs of light as they spiraled into a portal together. "Hero of noble justice from the vast deserts, come now and aid me in this fight! Let's round 'em up! Xyz Summon! Rank 4! Gagaga Cowboy!"

A man wearing a dark brown cowboy hat and holding a pair of two bright green pistols appeared onto the field, the dark red cloak on his back flapping in the wind as he pointed both pistols at the dragon

Gagaga Cowboy RNK4/EARTH/Warrior/Xyz/Effect/ATK1500/DEF2400

"I detach an Overlay Unit from my cowboy!" Yuro said, as one of the orange orbs was absorbed into the monster

"Now Gagaga Cowboy will attack Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon!" Yuro exclaimed as the monster ran forward, blasting its pistols at the dragon "Rapid-Fire Assault!"

"But my dragon as higher ATK!" Yuko pointed out as his dragon countered the attack with a bright blue energy stream

"Since I detached an Overlay Unit from Gagaga Cowboy, his effect activates!" Yuro countered "When he attacks this turn, he gains 1000 ATK and yours loses 500 ATK! Counter Strike!"

Gagaga Cowboy: 1500 ATK - 2500 ATK

Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon: 2500 ATK - 2000 ATK

Gagaga Cowboy flipped backwards over the dragon's beam of energy before blasting at it midair rapidly with both pistols, destroying the monster.

Yuko: 4000 LP - 3500 LP

Gagaga Cowboy: 2500 ATK - 1500 ATK

"Destroyed Pendulum Monsters go to my Extra Deck instead of the Graveyard" Yuko explained as he placed his dragon into his Extra Deck face-up

"Then I set a card facedown and end my turn!" Yuro said, furrowing her brows

"Shun…hurry"


"I just don't get it" Yema said with her Duel Disk activated and held out in front of her protectively "Who are you, and why are you attacking our friends?"

"Yes…you wouldn't get it" the man said. "These Fusion users destroyed our home and hunted us down like animals!"

Sora groaned from his position on the couch. He made another attempt at sitting up, before collapsing back onto the couch with a thud. The gash in his stomach seemed particularly bad, preventing him from moving.

"I told you!" he protested "I don't know what you're talking about!"

The man let out what sounded like a feral growl as he narrowed his eyes beneath his goggles. Sora and Yema both instinctually cringed away from the ferocious noise, which sounded like a predator stalking its prey.

"And I told you to shut up Fusion scum!" he snapped "I can smell it!"

As if to prove the point, the man sniffed the air before wrinkling his nose at the apparent stench in the cold night air.

"Smells like Fusion!" he said.

After giving the man a strange glance, Yema prepared her Duel Disk. Sora made one last fruitless attempt to rise to assist his friend, but ultimately collapsed from the pain. Yema gave him a worried look before turning her attention back to the man.

"I still have no clue what you're talking about, but I won't let you get away with this!" Yema declared

The man smirked as he activated his Duel Disk. It was blue, and the body was shaped strangely, like a more circular shape instead of the usual rectangle shaped device.

"Very well" he said. "Have it your way!"

"DUEL!" both shouted as they drew their hands

Yema: 4000 LP, Hand 5

Shun: 4000 LP, Hand 5

Yema glanced down at her Duel Disk curiously as the info box popped up in the corner. By reading the Duelist information, she could see the Life Points remaining, cards in hand and, more importantly in this situation, his name.

"So you're Shun?" she asked. The man scowled before removing his scarf from his face. If they already knew his identity, there was no point.

"Yes, it's me, Shun Kurosaki!" the man said, "I won't blame you if you want to run away now!"

"Yeah…no" Yema said as she considered her move. "I'll begin by setting the Pendulum Scales with Scale 1 Stargazer Magician and Scale 7 Starbreaker Magician!"

Stargazer Magician LV5/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 1/ATK1200/DEF2400

Starbreaker Magician LV6/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 7/ATK2300/DEF1400

"Pendulum Scales?" Shun asked in confusion as the two magicians appeared into the pink columns of light on either side of the field. "What new techniques have you scum created now?"

"Now I can Pendulum Summon monsters from Levels 2 through 6, all at the same time!" Yema continued, ignoring Shun's questions "Swing, pendulum of destiny! Mark out the approaching time and transcend the past and future! Pendulum Summon! Emerge! My monster!"

A single spiral of light shot down from the portal that formed, taking shape as Yema's dragon

"Awaken the ancient power of the cosmos!" she shouted "Level 6! Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon!"

The dragon roared as it spread its wings majestically, creating a brilliant light at engulfed the small warehouse

Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon LV6/LIGHT/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 4/ATK2500/DEF2000

"Then I set one card facedown and end my turn" Yema finished as the card appeared directly before her.

"I draw" Shun said as began his turn

Shun: 4000 LP, Hand 6

Yema: 4000 LP, Hand 1

"I begin by Normal Summoning my Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius!" Shun said, summoning a metallic green and blue bird onto the field.

Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius LV4/DARK/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK1300/DEF1600

"Since Vanishing Lanius was Summoned this turn, I can Special Summon another Vanishing Lanius from my hand" Shun said, as a second monster appeared, identical in appearance

Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius LV4/DARK/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK1300/DEF1600

"And now this one's effect activates" Shun said as a third bird appeared beside the other two

Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius LV4/DARK/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK1300/DEF1600

"Three Level 4 monsters…" Yema muttered "That means…"

"I Overlay my three Level 4 monsters!" Shun exclaimed "Obscured falcon, raise your sharpened talons in front of adversity, spread your wings of rebellion! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 4! Raidraptor - Rise Falcon!"

The three birds transformed into purple light spheres that all swirled together into a swirling vortex. The vortex expanded outwards in a brilliant explosion of light as a mechanical dark blue bird appeared from the light and gave out a cry.

Raidraptor - Rise Falcon RNK4/DARK/Winged-Beast/Xyz/Effect/ATK100/DEF2000

"It only has 100 ATK?" Yema thought curiously

"I activate Rise Falcon's ability!" Shun said. "By detaching an Overlay Unit, it gains the ATK of all Special Summoned monsters you control! Revolution Rising!"

"What!?" Yema shouted in surprise. One of the purple energy orbs circling Rise Falcon shot out and slammed into Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon's chest, covering the monster with a purple glow.

Raidraptor - Rise Falcon 100 ATK - 2600 ATK

"Now Rise Falcon will attack Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon!" Shun shouted "Ravaging Rebellion!"

The falcon swooped forward with its talons extended before digging its claws into the dragon's side, who exploded into light fragments

Yema: 4000 LP - 3900 LP

"Then I set a card facedown and end my turn" Shun said, concluding his turn. Shun narrowed his eyes in concentration as he thought of his allies

"Yuto..Yuro…be safe"


"I draw!" Yuko exclaimed, drawing a new card

Yuko: 3500 LP, Hand 2

Yuro: 4000 LP, Hand 4

"First things first, I Pendulum Summon again!" Yuko began "Swing, pendulum of souls! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Appear now! My monsters!"

From the portal formed, two energy beams shot out onto the field

"Level 5! Time Golem!" Yuko exclaimed "And with the chronic powers that control time! Level 7! Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon!"

Time Golem LV5/EARTH/Rock/Effect/ATK1800/DEF2300

Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon LV7/DARK/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 4/ATK2500/DEF2000

"So even when destroyed, they rise back up a take revenge?" Yuro muttered to herself, laughing darkly "I'd like them if I weren't fighting them. Anyway, I activate my facedown card! Gagaga Chains!"

Chains burst from the ground, wrapping around Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon's legs and Time Golem's arms, binding the monsters.

"As long as this card is on the field, monsters whose ATK are higher than the ATK of a "Gagaga" monster I control can't attack!" Yuro said. "Since Cowboy has 1500 ATK, both your dragon and golem can't attack!"

"Fine then" Yuko said. "Then I'll use the Spell Card Ancient Fusion!"

Instantly, the girl's scowl deepened as a murderous look appeared in her eyes. Yuko instinctively felt some kind of primal fear from the look in her eyes, wanting to run, but he knew better than to just leave Yuzu in her current state with this insane girl

"I knew you were Fusion scum" she muttered

"I fuse my Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon with Time Golem!" Yuko said with a gulp as a swirling portal appeared onto the ground "Fierce dragon of time! Mighty golem of stone! Become one, and work the magic of the fiends! Fusion Summon! Come forth! The fiend who works the darkest mischief! Level 8! Time Imp!"

The small devil appeared from the portal, raising its trident into the air as it cackled evilly. Yuro glared at the little imp, who, in response, stuck out its tongue and pulled his eye down, closing the other one.

Time Imp LV8/DARK/Fiend/Fusion/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 2/ATK2100/DEF2300

"But since your Fusion monstrosity has higher ATK than Gagaga Cowboy, it can't attack!" Yuro said as the chains burst from the ground and bound Time Imp's legs.

"That may be, but it still has its effects!" Yuko countered "And since the Fusion Materials were Pendulum Summoned, Time Imp gains their effects!"

The faint outlines of Time Golem and Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon appeared around Time Imp as he glowed brightly.

"Now I'll use the Spell Card Decaying Soul!" Yuko said, as he activated a spell that displayed a Celtic Guardian, who appeared to be defeated, with its eyes glowing white as a Robotic Knight clutched its head in apparent pain. "By banishing a "Time' monster from my Graveyard, I can reduce the ATK of a monster on the field by that monster's original ATK! I banish my Time Golem!"

The spirit of Time Golem appeared from the Graveyard, before exploding into white energy fragments.

"So what?" Yuro pointed out "Even if you reduce Gagaga Cowboy's ATK, the effect of Gagaga Chains still applies, stopping you from attacking"

"Who said I was choosing your Cowboy?"

Yuko smiled grimly as he pointed at Time Imp. Yuro's eyes widened as the light fragments surrounded Time Imp, reducing the monster's ATK by 1800

Time Imp 2100 ATK - 300 ATK

"But why would you…"

"Since my monster's ATK is lower than your Gagaga Cowboy, it can now attack!" Yuko said as he raised his fist. To emphasize the point, Time Imp hissed and waved its red trident up and down eagerly. Raising an eyebrow curiously, Yuro spoke out.

"But now since its ATK is lower than my monster's, it can't destroy it in battle"

At the statement of the obvious, Yuko lowered his fist. The monster and duelist exchanged a quick awkward look before Yuko spoke.

"I didn't think about that"

Instantly the girl groaned as she placed her head into her hands. She knew that the Fusion duelists weren't usually the brightest (heck, that's how the Resistance was still alive) but this was ridiculous.

"I guess even if they look the same, he's not the same as my brother" Yuro thought to herself.

"Well, I'll just finish up my turn there" Yuko said, shrugging awkwardly.

"Alright then, I draw!" Yuro exclaimed

Yuro: 4000 LP, Hand 5

Yuko: 3500 LP, Hand 0

"I Normal Summon Gagaga Mancer!" Yuro said, summoning a silver haired man in a dark cloak holding a cross-like object.

Gagaga Mancer LV4/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK100/DEF100

"And his effect allows me to once per turn revive a "Gagaga" monster from my Graveyard" Yuro continued "I choose Gagaga Carrier"

The monster leaped into the air before hurling its cross onto the ground, creating a glowing circle of energy. From the circle, a dark blue plane flew up into he air, doing a loop before landing again.

Gagaga Carrier LV4/EARTH/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK1600/DEF0

"I now Overlay my two monsters!" Yuro said, as the two monster transformed into orange energy orbs. "Mighty warrior from the peaceful land, come now and aid me in this fight! Come forth noble warrior! Xyz Summon! Rank 4! Gagaga Samurai!"

A monster that with long flowing black hair and a red cloak wearing traditional samurai garb appeared on the field, wielding twin katanas.

Gagaga Samurai RNK4/EARTH/Warrior/Xyz/Effect/ATK1900/DEF1600

"I activate Gagaga Samurai's effect" Yuro said as one of the Samurai's Overlay Units flew into its two swords "By using one Overlay Unit, it can attack twice this turn! Double Blade Strike!"

The monster's sword began glowing with energy as it struck a warrior pose.

"Also, because I detached Gagaga Mancer, I can give one of my Xyz Monsters an extra 500 ATK!" Yuro said. "I choose Gagaga Samurai!"

Gagaga Mancer's spirit appeared behind Gagaga Samurai, powering up the monster

Gagaga Samurai: 1900 ATK - 2400 ATK

"Now this'll be over quick!" Yuro said. "Gagaga Samurai will attack Time Imp! Katana Cleave!"

The samurai ran forward with its sword extended, ready to slash into Time Imp

"I activate Time Imp's effect taken from Time Golem, changing Samurai into Defense Position." Yuko said simply as Time Imp slammed the ground with its trident, creating a shockwave that forced the warrior was forced to go down onto his knee, sheathing his blade at his side harmlessly. Yuro gritted her teeth in frusteration before turning towards her second monster

"Then I'll use my Gagaga Cowboy instead" she said, pointing at Time Imp as the cowboy pulled his pistols from the holsters on his belt and steadied their aim. "Rapid Fire Assault!"

The cowboy pulled the triggers on the pistols, sending a spray of bullets out straight at the small devil.

"Oh noo…" Yuko said dramatically with clear sarcasm in his voice "Oh wait, never mind, I expected this"

With an overdramatic flourish, the boy thrust his hand over his Duel Disk, causing the card set to flip up.

"Outplayed once again by the magnificent Yuko Sakaki!" Yuko said with a cocky smirk "For I use the trap Hero's Sacrifice"

The trap's hologram flipped up, showing a picture of an Elemental HERO Sparkman leaping in front of a laser to protect an Ebon Magician Curran and White Magician Pikeru.

"During Damage Calculation, I can Tribute a monster on the field to add its ATK to my monster that is being attacked, although it gets destroyed during the End Phase" Yuko explained "Mighty kind of you to give me that samurai!"

Gagaga Samurai vanished into the air as the katanas it carried at its waist appeared into Time Imp's little claws, increasing the demon's ATK.

Time Imp: 300 ATK - 2700 ATK

"Counterattack Time Imp!" Yuko exclaimed "Katana Cleave!"

The imp dodged the bullet spray before jumping forward and slicing straight through Gagaga Cowboy with the sword, destroying the monster.

"Here's a lesson" Yuko said coldly "I never forget anything."

"You scum have always had a way of turning even our allies against us" Yuro muttered bitterly as her LP dropped

Yuro: 4000 LP - 2800 LP

"Since I no longer control a "Gagaga" monster, Gagaga Chains destroys itself" Yuro said as the chains binding Time Imp's legs shattered. "Then I'll set two cards facedown and end my turn"

"And come the end, Time Imp must leave the stage" Yuko said, the monster bowing before stabbing itself with the stolen katana. "But the fun never ends! You see, when Time Imp is destroyed, I get to destroy all Spells and Traps on the field, then put him into the Pendulum Zone! Final Mayhem!"

The glowing red silhouette of Time Imp appeared, laughing hysterically as Yuro's two facedown cards, as well as both Timegazer and Timebreaker were destroyed by a large wave of darkness that shot in every direction. Following the madness, Time Imp appeared back onto the field, lounging comfortably in the Pendulum Scale.

Time Imp LV8/DARK/Fiend/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 2/ATK2100/DEF2300

"Additionally, by banishing Ancient Fusion from my Graveyard, I can revive Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon!" Yuko said, as his dragon appeared back onto the field with a triumphant roar.

"Of course…" Yuro muttered with spite "Even when you dogs go down, they have to go and throw a tantrum"

"Hey!" Yuko protested, crossing his arms childishly, an action copied by Time Imp "It is not a tantrum. It is a defined pout expressed through rage"

The girl rolled her eyes as she prepared to defend herself from whatever her foe might unleash. She hoped Shun's opponent was more mature then this one.


"My skirt is not that short! It's your fault for trying to peek up it!"

"Can we just continue?" Shun said with a mildly annoyed tone.

"Fine! It's my turn!" Yema exclaimed as she drew her card

Yema: 3900 LP, Hand 2

Shun: 4000 LP, Hand 2

"First I'll begin by Pendulum Summoning again!" Yema exclaimed "Swing, pendulum of destiny! Mark out the approaching time and transcend the past and future! Pendulum Summon! Emerge! My monsters!"

Yema snapped her fingers as the portal opened, shooting out two spiraling beams of light.

"From my hand! Level 4! Aries the Star Ram!" Yema declared "And return from my Extra Deck! Awaken the ancient power of the cosmos! Level 6! Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon!"

Both the girl's dragon and the blue ram appeared onto the field, glaring at Rise Falcon

Aries the Star Ram LV4/LIGHT/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 7/ATK1700/DEF1900

Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon LV6/LIGHT/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 4/ATK2500/DEF2000

"Even though I already destroyed it, this Pendulum Summon can bring your monsters back?" Shun questioned curiously "That seems unfair…"

"That's what everyone says" Yema said dismissively "Anyway, I'll attack Rise Falcon with Aries!"

The ram lowered its horns as it charged forwards towards Rise Falcon, ready to strike it with a fierce blow.

"I use my trap card Raidraptor - Capture!" Shun said. "When a Raidraptor Xyz Monster I control is being attacked I can detach one of its Overlay Units to negate that attack, then attach the attacking monster to it as an Overlay Unit!"

One of the monster's glowing purple spheres flew in front of the bird, blocking the ram's attack, before turning into a purple net that wrapped around the monster before pulling it into the orbit of the falcon.

"Well, darn…" Yema said. "But I've still got my Star-Strike to attack with!"

"I feel inclined to warn you that Capture's effect last until my End Phase" Shun said with a smirk "So go ahead and attack if you want"

"Grrr" Yema growled before kicking the ground in frusteration

"Fine, you go!" she said with a pout.

"Gladly" Shun said. "I draw!"

Shun: 4000 LP, Hand 3

Yema: 3900 LP, Hand 1

"I activate the Spell Card Raidraptor - Infiltration!" Shun said as he activated the spell card. The card appeared onto the field, showing off a Rise Falcon and some other mechanical bird flying into what looked like enemy territory by hiding in the clouds.

"I can Special Summon as many "Raidraptor" monsters from my Graveyard to your field as I wish, then draw a card for each" Shun said as both his previously detached Vanishing Laniuses appeared from the Graveyard onto Yema's field, letting him draw two more cards.

Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius LV4/DARK/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK1300/DEF1600

Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius LV4/DARK/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK1300/DEF1600

"Now I'll use Rise Falcon's effect!" Shun said. "I detach another Overlay Unit to gain the ATK of all Special Summoned monsters you control until the End Phase! Revolution Rising!"

The bird shot out another one of its purple orbs which shot straight through both Vanishing Laniuses and into Star-Strike. The orb then entered Shun's Graveyard, likely meaning he had used the final Vanishing Lanius. The falcon then let out a screech as its ATK shot up

Raidraptor - Rise Falcon: 100 ATK - 5200 ATK

"And Rise Falcon can also attack every Special Summoned monster you control once" Shun revealed with a smug grin "Its over! Rise Falcon! End this with Ravaging Rebellion!"

The falcon covered itself in bright orange flames as it charged straight at the Vanishing Lanius Yema controlled. Yema furrowed her brow for a moment before holding out her hand as the facedown card flipped up.

"I activate the Trap Card Star Barrier!" Yema said as a starry shield appeared to guard against the falcon's assault "I halve the Battle Damage!"

Rise Falcon sliced through the Vanishing Lanius, destroying it, but only inflicting halved damage to Yema, who braced herself against the ground as the wind pushed her back

Yema: 3900 LP - 1950 LP

"And now your Battle Phase comes to an end, meaning my Life Points are safe!" Yema said with a smug smile.

"That may be true, but I'll never lose to you pathetic excuses for duelists" Shun said "I set two cards facedown and end my turn"

Shun set two more cards onto his field before passing the turn onto Yema. Shun glared at Yema with a determined look on his face as he looked at the card in his hand. With it, his victory was basically assured.


"My turn!" Yuko exclaimed as he drew a new card to place into his hand. "I complete my Pendulum Scales using the Scale 4 Time-Rush Serpent!"

The small blue dragon appeared opposite of Time Imp, with a glowing 4 beneath it. The dragon breathed out a small spurt of flames as it flapped in a circle for a second before "landing" in the zone and being still.

Time Rush Serpent LV4/LIGHT/Dragon/Pendulum/P.S. 4/Effect/ATK1400/DEF1200

"Time Rush Serpent's Pendulum Effect also gives all "Time" monsters I control 500 ATK" Yuko said as his dragon's ATK rose up.

Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon 2500 ATK - 3000 ATK

"I can now Pendulum Summon Level 3 monsters!" Yuko said as the large blue pendant above him began to sway back and forth. "Swing, pendulum of souls! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Appear now! My monsters!"

The pendant switched directions and began to swing counter clockwise, creating an eerily glowing portal from which two spirals of light shot from.

"Return from my Extra Deck!" Yuko shouted as the two monsters appeared "Timegazer Magician and Timebreaker Magician!"

The two previously destroyed magicians appeared beside Yuko's dragon, both looking ready for battle. Timegazer formed a glowing dark purple magic circle in front of him, while Timebreaker held his sword at the ready. Both quickly received the ATK boost from Time-Rush Serpent's effect.

Timegazer Magician LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 8/ATK1200/DEF600

Timebreaker Magician LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 2/ATK1400/DEF0

Timegazer Magician 1200 ATK - 1700 ATK

Timebreaker Magician 1400 ATK - 1900 ATK

"With these three, I have…3000….4200….6600 damage ready to hit you, and you have no facedown cards to protect yourself with!" Yuko said confidently "Just give it up!"

"The Resistance doesn't give up" Yuro said as she gripped her scarf tighter "No matter how hard the odds, we always fight till the end!"

Yuko shrugged as he listened to Yuro's speech. He wasn't exactly sure what she was talking about, but it sounded genuinely important.

"Have it your way" he said before pointing forward "Timegazer Magician, attack directly! Infinity Magic!"

The magician unleashed the dark magical circle he had formed, sending dark spinning blades of magical energy straight at Yuro. The girl seemed unconcerned and simply held her hand out.

"I activate the effect of Re-Xyz in my Graveyard" Yuro said as the spell rose up from her Graveyard before vanishing. "I banish it, along with two Xyz Monsters in order to Summon an Xyz Monster of equal Rank from my Extra Deck. I banish Gagaga Cowboy and Samurai to bring out a Rank 4 monster!"

The two Gagaga monsters rose up from the Graveyard, before both flying up into the air to create a huge glowing 4 in the sky.

"Mighty dragon with golden eyes of purity!" Yuro chanted "Descend from the good future, and come aid me in this fight! Xyz Summon! Golden dragon with the hope of the future! Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon!"

The bright golden and white mechanical dragon appeared onto Yuro's field with a triumphant roar. Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon roared back, but in contrast it sounded almost…gentle.

Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon RNK4/LIGHT/Dragon/Xyz/Effect/ATK2500/DEF2000

"I then use the final effect of Re-Xyz to attach any amount of monsters my opponent controls whose Levels are lower than its Rank to it as its Overlay Units!" Yuro said. The dragon let out another roar as both magicians on Yuko's field were absorbed into yellow spheres of light that began to circle the golden dragon.

"Well then, I'll use Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon to attack Utopic Sunrise!" Yuko said as the dragon's mouth began glowing with blue energy. "Spiral Vortex Strike!"

"I activate my dragon's effect" Yuro said calmly "By using one of its Overlay Units, it can negate your attack! Moon Wing Guard!"

The dragon roared as it absorbed one of its golden spheres of light into its body, before slamming its golden wings together in front of it, creating a barrier of light. Time-Warp pendulum Dragon shot out a bright blue energy beam that clashed harmlessly against the shield, dissipating harmlessly.

"And also now Utopic Sunrise gains ATK equal to the ATK of the monster whose attack was just negated until my End Phase!" Yuro said as her dragon began to pulse with a bright gold aura. "Light Wing Drain!"

Utopic Sunrise roared as bright gold energy spheres surrounded Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon, before pulling energy from it and being absorbed back into Utopic Sunrise.

Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon 2500 ATK - 5500 ATK

"I end my turn…" Yuko muttered dejectedly

"My turn" Yuro said as she drew a card

Yuro: 2800 LP, Hand 3

Yuko: 3500 LP, Hand 0

"Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon will attack Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon!" Yuro said as her dragon prepared to launch an attack "Rising Sun Supreme Blast!"

The dragon launched out a volley of golden energy projectiles that hit Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon dead, on, but the dragon wouldn't fall.

Yuko: 3500 LP - 1000 LP

"Time Imp's Pendulum Effect!' Yuko grunted as he recovered from the damage "My "Time" monsters cannot be destroyed by battle, and you take half the battle damage I do! Devil's Seal!"

A red circle engraved with runes appeared at Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon's feet, before launching crimson lightning at Yuro, who shouted in pain as it hit her dead on.

Yuro: 2800 LP - 1550 LP

"I equip Utopic Sunrise with the Equip Spell Xyz Buster!" Yuro said as she placed the card onto her Duel Disk.

A silver aura surrounded Utopic Sunrise, clashing with its golden one as they merged together into a shimmering energy field.

"I set a card and end my turn" Yuro managed to groan out as she placed the facedown into her Duel Disk. Utopic Sunrise's ATK returned to normal as Yuro coughed, some blood splattering onto the ground before she straightened up.

"Damn" she thought urgently "I have to end this fast…next turn I'll call it"


"I draw!" Yema exclaimed as she brought her hand up to two cards. She still had her Stargazer and Starbreaker set into her Pendulum Scales, with her Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon and Shun's Vanishing Lanius on her field. Shun only controlled his Rise Falcon, with Aries attached to it as its Overlay Unit and his two facedown cards while he still had three cards in his hand

Yema: 1950 LP, Hand 2

Shun: 4000 LP, Hand 3

"Battle!" Yema declared, immediately entering her Battle Phase "Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon will attack Rise Falcon! Cosmic Flame Strike!"

"I activate my facedown card!" Shun said as his card flipped up onto the field, with a picture displaying what appeared to be a canyon with birds flying overhead "Raidraptor - Readiness! Until the End Phase, Raidraptor monsters under my control can't be destroyed by battle!"

Star-Strike unleashed a swirling spiral of blue flames that engulfed Rise Falcon, who was guarded by a blue bubble.

"But you still take the damage!" Yema reminded as Shun winced from the backlash of the Solid Vision flames.

Shun: 4000 LP - 1600 LP

"I won't go down that easily" Shun said as he casually wiped the dust off his shoulder. "Not to scum like you"

"But my dragon still has its special effect!" Yema said as she crossed her arms "Since I inflicted battle damage with it, it now inflicts its ATK to you as damage, in other words, 2500 damage! Eat this! Meteor Burst!"

The dragon roared as it unleashed a burst of comets from its mouth straight at Shun who didn't flinch as he activated his other facedown card

"I use Raidraptor - Silent Roar!" Shun said, showing the trap which displayed a glowing green bird atop a mountain "This negates an instance of effect damage as long as I control a Raidraptor monster!"

The same green glow engulfed Rise Falcon as it sent out a glowing force field that stopped the comet stream from reducing his Life Points to 0.

"Vanishing Lanius will attack Rise Falcon!" Yema said as the mechanical bird charged forward "And even if Rise Falcon can't be destroyed, you still take the battle damage!"

Vanishing Lanius slammed into Rise Falcon, hitting the bird back, but not destroying it

Shun: 1600 LP - 400 LP

"Then I place a card facedown and end my turn" Yema said, placing the facedown card onto her field as her turn ended.


"I draw!" Yuko exclaimed as he drew a card to bring his hand to 1. His eyes ran over the field. He had just 1000 Life Points left, and only had Time-Rush Serpent and Time Imp in his Scales, along with Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon on his field. Yuro on the other hand had 1550 Life Points along with a single card in her hand, and controlled her Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon, who had Timebreaker Magician as an Overlay Unit and was equipped with Xyz Buster. She also had her facedown card that worried Yuko.

Yuko: 1000 LP, Hand 1

Yuro: 1550 LP, Hand 1

"If I just attack again, my attack will just be negated and her dragon will get more ATK" Yuko thought as he remembered the last turn

"I use Pendulum Explosion to destroy the cards in the Pendulum Zones and inflict 500 damage to you!" Yuko said as the monsters exploded, sending Yuro skidding back

Yuro: 1550 LP - 1050 LP

"Then I can add Pendulum monsters from my Deck whose Levels are equal to or less than the destroyed monsters!" Yuko said "I choose the Level 8 Sun Dragon and Level 4 Action Star!"

Yuko added the chosen cards to his hand before using them.

"I set the Pendulum Scales with Scale 7 Action Star and Scale 10 Sun Dragon!" Yuko exclaimed as the two monsters appeared into his columns of light

Action Star LV4/DARK/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 7/ATK1400/DEF1700

Sun Dragon LV8LIGHT/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 10/ATK3000/DEF2800

"Now I can Pendulum Summon Level 8 and 9 monsters at the same time!" Yuko chanted as his pendulum swung back and forth above him "Swing, pendulum of souls! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Appear now! My monsters!"

The single beam of light fell, forming into Time Imp. The little devil laughed as it waved its trident around

Time Imp LV8/DARK/Fiend/Fusion/Pendulum/Effect/P.S. 2/ATK2100/DEF2300

"Battle!" Yuko shouted "Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon will attack Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon! Spiral Vortex Strike!"

Yuko's dragon roared as it charged forwards, blasting the golden dragon with a red and blue stream of energy.

"I guess you forgot already" Yuro responded "I use Utopic Sunrises Overlay Unit to negate your attack and give my dragon a 2500 ATK boost until my End Phase! Moon Wing Guard!"

The gold dragon absorbed its final Overlay Unit as its wings slammed together into a protective barrier that stopped the energy beam

"Not so fast!" Yuko said with a snap of his fingers "I use Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon's effect! By Tributing the Level 8 Time Imp, I can negate that effect and destroy it!"

Time Imp vanished into a sparkle of light as Utopic Sunrise's wings sparked as they malfunctioned, letting the energy beam collide with it.

"I use my facedown Xyz Guard!" Yuro shouted, activated her facedown "Now until the End Phase, Xyz Monsters cannot be destroyed!"

A gold shield formed around the dragon as the beam was deflected off of it.

"But its effect is still negated" Yuko said "And since Time Imp had 2100 ATK, Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon gains that ATK until the End Phase! Crono Force!"

Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon was engulfed into a bright glow as its ATK shot up

Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon 2500 ATK - 4600 ATK

"And even if I can't destroy it, you still take battle damage, which is enough to finish this duel off!" Yuko shouted as his dragon's energy beam grew stronger

"I banish Xyz Guard to halve the battle damage!" Yuro countered as a golden shield formed around her

"But it"s not enough!" Yuko pointed out "You still take 1050 damage, which is just enough!"

"Then I send Xyz Buster to the Graveyard to halve the battle damage again!" Yuro continued. The aura around the dragon vanished as the equip spell was sent to the Graveyard. Yuro went flying back from the force of the attack, although her dragon was still standing

Yuro 1050 LP - 525 LP

Yuko gave out a sigh of disappointment as Yuro's Life Points stayed intact

"I end my turn" Yuko said. "Make your move"

Yuro rose to her feet unsteadily, arm shaking as she moved it to her Deck.


"I draw" Shun said as he brought his hand up to four cards

Shun: 400 LP, Hand 4

Yema: 1950 LP, Hand 1

"I use Rise Falcon's effect to gain the ATK of all Special Summoned monsters you control!" Shun said as the falcon's final Overlay Unit flew through Yema's monsters as Rise Falcon's ATK rose "Revolution Rising!"

Raidraptor - Rise Falcon 100 ATK - 3900 ATK

"Now Rise Falcon!" Shun exclaimed as his bird let out a screech of anger "Obliterate that dragon and the rest of her Life Points! Ravaging Rebellion!"

The falcon swooped down, ready to grab Star-Strike and inflict some damage. Yema smirked as she held out her hand.

"I use the trap card Libra's Scales!" Yema exclaimed "By Tributing a monster I control, I can reduce a monster you control's ATK to 0!"

Vanishing Lanius disappeared as a set of golden scales formed around Rise Falcon, slowly sinking as its ATK dropped to nothing

Raidraptor - Rise Falcon: 3900 ATK - 0 ATK

"Star-Strike! Destroy Rise Falcon!" Yema called out "Cosmic Flame Strike!"

The dragon unleashed a blue flame spiral at Rise Falcon, destroying the monster instantly as the flames continued towards Shun

"Since there is a Raidraptor in my Graveyard, I can banish Readiness to reduce all battle damage I'd take to 0!" Shun said as he banished the trap card from his Graveyard to protect himself, diverting the flames away as a protective blue barrier formed.

Even so, the backlash still hit him hard, sending him flying back into the wall of the warehouse. Shun shakily rose to his feet again with the wall's help.

"You've got this Yema!" Sora managed to call out.

Shun glared at the girl as he looked at the card in his hand. If there was any time to use it, it was now….


"It's my turn…" Yuro said softly "…draw"

Yuro drew, bringing her hand to two cards

Yuro: 525 LP, Hand 2

Yuko: 1000 LP, Hand 0

Yuro gave Yuko a seething glare as she raised her arm, her limb being covered in glowing golden light as she readied herself…


"Since an Xyz Monster was destroyed by battle, I can use this card!" Shun exclaimed as he slammed the card onto his Duel Disk, surprising both Sora and Yema from his sudden exclamation "I activate Rank-Up-Magic Raptor's Force!"


"By using Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon as the material, I can Special Summon this card from my Extra Deck!" Yuro exclaimed, her dragon transforming into a golden orb as a portal formed on the ground. The orb spiraled into the portal, as a beam of light shot upwards


"I use the destroyed Rise Falcon as a material to Special Summon a Raidraptor from my Extra Deck 1 Rank higher!" Shun shouted as Rise Falcon appeared from his Graveyard briefly before transforming into a dark purple orb that spiraled into the portal that had formed on the ground. A beacon of light shot up from the portal into the sky.


"Golden dragon of sun, evolve further and transcend limits! Break through the enemy and bring victory!"

"Ferocious falcon, break through this fierce battle and spread your wings! Destroy our gathering foes!"

"RANK-UP XYZ CHANGE!" both Xyz Duelists exclaimed on opposite sides of the city as their opponent watched in awe

Appear! Rank 5! Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon!"

Show yourself! The power of hope, the messenger that changes darkness into light! Rank 4! Utopic Ray Xyz Dragon!"


Shun's new monster appeared form the portal, taking the appearance of the mechanical red bird similar to Rise Falcon.

Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon RNK5/DARK/Winged-Beast/Xyz/Effect/ATK1000/DEF2000


Yuro's dragon roared as it changed form, its white army now a dark gray color, making the gold highlights stand out more. Its wings expanded, the ends becoming sharper as a mark slipped over its face

Utopic Ray Xyz Dragon RNK4/LIGHT/Dragon/Xyz/Effect/ATK2500/DEF2000


"No way…" Yema muttered as she faced the monster that was now facing her. Sure, its ATK might not be high, but judging from Rise Falcon that wouldn't be a problem. But even more astonishing was how Shun had just taken an Xyz Monster and turned it into a higher Ranked one with just a simple Spell Card. In fact, Yema had never seen that kind of spell before.


"This can't be…" Yuko said to himself as he sized up the new dragon. It gave him an odd sense of deja vu for some reason, but other than that, it looked intimidating. Maybe its ATK was the same, but it no doubt had some strong effect.


And from his office in LDS Tower, Reiji Akaba watched both duels simultaneously with a grim smile on his face. Whatever the result, these two looked like perfect candidates for his new project…

To be continued…


[Play Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V Ending 1: One Step]

Ima mune odoru yume Catch koboreru namida wa Release

(I will catch an exciting dream and follow it till the end of days)

The ocean was shown, with both twin's pendants swinging slowly across the screen.

Fumidasu yo hajimete no fiirudo kiseki ni au tame no Fabulous One Step

(Now's the time for me to follow my own ways, once I do, I'll take a fabulous one step)

Scrolling across the ocean, the pendants kept swinging as the background scrolled to Miami City and up LDS tower

Kidzuitanda tsuyosa wa ataerareru mono janai

(The realization that I had was, nothing's earned by strength alone because)

Yuko was shown running along the beach, with his Duel Disk activated by his side. As he ran Time Stallion, Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon, Time Imp and Ancient Kuriboh appeared, all running (or gliding) beside him.

Hitotsu zutsu sou tsukamitorunda

(Power comes from those who never care for victory)

Yuko kept running as pictures of Strong Ishijima, Hokuto, Reiji, Michio, Kumo, Sasori and Mieru drifted by in the background behind hm.

Nara sugu ugokanakucha jitto shite nante irannai

(I can't wait, I'm finally getting started, all I want to do, is just have some fun)

Yema was shown running down the beach in the opposite direction, with Star-Strike Pendulum Dragon and Twinkle Kuriboh both following her as her Duel Disk was activated.

Kabe ga kaze ga yuku tehaban demo

(I'll ignore those headwinds, cause my journey has begun)

Behind Yema, pictures of Yuro, Shingo, a hooded duelist, Yaiba, Eirien, Basuta and Denchi drifted by as she ran.

"Yuuki" tte kirifuda doroo shite ippo mae e

(Courage, is all I need, it's a trump card that is more than worthy)

The camera showed Yuzu, then changed to Gongenzaka, then Shuzou, Ayu, Futoshi, and Tatsuya.

Shinjiru shouri no sutoorii

(I believe my story's theme is destiny)

Yuko and Yema's pendants were both again shown swinging in front of a sunset, before the camera zoomed back, showing the entire You Show School and Gongenzaka standing on the beach looking over the sunset.

Daremo chousenchuu My Way tamesareteiru Duelist

(There's a lot of challenge along my way, my trial as a duelist.)

Yema, Yuzu and Gongnenzaka were all blindfolded as they attempted to smack a watermelon with baseball bats, with that same watermelon being held by Yuko as he stood five feet away, and Ayu, Futoshi, Shuzou, Sora and Tatsuya all laughing as they watched the duelists swing at nothing

Tsurai shunkan koso Smile, Jump, Fight & Step Up!

(Through the tough times, I wont stop, I'll smile, jump, fight, and step up)

Yema was shown holding a baseball bat while chasing Yuko, who was running away while laughing. Yuzu looked surprised and Gongenzaka's face was bright red. Ayu, Futoshi, Tatsuya and Sora were all eating slices of watermelon as they watched the spectacle unfold, while Shuozu was cutting more slices on a cutting board.

Hohoemi ga Energy nigetai kimochi ni wa Kick

(Smiles are all that I need to pay, to keep my coward dreams away.)

Yuko and Yema were shown dueling on Magical Broadway, with their dragons both roaring at each other as they fought, before Yuko pointed his finger and Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon blasted an energy wave that engulfed the camera in bright blue energy beam.

Tobikomu yo atarashii fiirudo mirai e to tsudzuku Shiny One Step

(I'll jump into this newest field in front of me, and once I do I'll take that shiny one step.)

The entire group was shown back at You Show, with Futoshi begging Yuko for a popsicle, as everyone else sat around a table. Yuko was then shown walking away and leaning against a wall as Futoshi ran after him, with Sora, Ayu and Tatsuya all watching amused.

Ippo... tatta ippo de ii sore ga Big Chance!

(Just one, just one is all that I need, cause that will be my big chance!)

Yuko was shown being smacked in the head by Yuzu's fan, causing him to drop his Deck. The camera panned across the deck before zooming in on Time-Warp Pendulum Dragon, which transitioned to both Yuko and Yema's pendants finally stop swinging in front of the ocean sunset.


OC Cards:

Gagaga Carrier LV4/EARTH/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK1600/DEF0

Effect: When this card is Normal Summoned you can Special Summon a "Gagaga" monster from your hand with its effects negated, also that monster's Level becomes 4. An Xyz Monster that has this card as Xyz Material gains this effect:

This card cannot be destroyed by battle

Gagaga Chains Trap/Continuous

Effect: If you control a "Gagaga" monster: Monsters your opponent controls whose ATK is higher than the ATK of a "Gagaga" monster you control cannot declare an attack. If you do not control a "Gagaga" monster, destroy this card.

Decaying Soul Spell/Normal

Effect: Banish a "Time" monster from your GY: Reduce the ATK of a monster on the field by the original ATK of the banished monster. You can banish this card from your GY: Special Summon a "Time" monster from your GY

Hero's Sacrifice Trap/Normal

Effect: During Damage Calculation: Tribute a monster on the field: Until the End Phase your battling monster gains ATK equal to the ATK of the Tributed monster. During the End Phase, destroy the monster affected by this card.

Raidraptor - Capture Trap/Normal

Effect: If a "Raidraptor" Xyz Monster you control is being targeted for an attack: Detach an Xyz Material from that monster, then attach the attacking monster to your monster as an Xyz Material. This effect is applied until the End Phase

Raidraptor - Infiltration Spell/Normal

Effect: Special Summon as many "Raidraptor" monsters from your GY to your opponent's field as you want with their effects negated, then draw 1 card for each. You can banish this card from your GY, except the turn it was sent there: Take control of all "Raidraptor" monsters your opponent controls until the End Phase

Re-Xyz Trap/Normal

Effect: Xyz Summon an Xyz Monster from your GY by using monsters you control or in your GY as Xyz Materials. You can banish this card from your GY along with two monsters with the same Level/Rank: Special Summon 1 Xyz Monster from your Extra Deck with a Rank equal to the Level/Rank of the banished monsters, also, attach all monsters your opponent controls whose Level/Rank is lower than the Rank of the Summoned monster. (This is treated as an Xyz Summon)

Xyz Buster Spell/Equip

Effect; Equip only to an Xyz Monster. The equipped monster can make a second attack every Battle Phase. If the equipped monster destroys an opponent's monster by battle, inflict damage equal to the destroyed monster's original ATK to your opponent. During Damage Calculation involving the equipped monster, you can send this card to the GY: The equipped monster cannot be destroyed by that battle, also, halve all battle damage.

Pendulum Explosion Spell/Normal

Effect: Destroy all cards in your Pendulum Zones, and if you do inflict 500 damage to your opponent. Then add up to 2 Pendulum Monsters from your Deck to your hand whose combined Levels are less than or equal to the combined Levels of the destroyed monsters. You can banish this card from your GY: Destroy all Pendulum Monsters on the field.

Xyz Guard Trap/Normal

Effect: Until the End Phase, Xyz Monsters you control cannot be destroyed. You can banish this card from your GY: Until the End Phase, Xyz Monsters you control cannot be destroyed, also, halve all battle damage taken.

Libra's Scales Trap/Normal

Effect: Tribute a monster you control: Reduce a monster your opponent control's ATK to 0. You can banish this card from your GY: Reduce the ATK of a monster your opponent controls to 0.

Utopic Ray Xyz Dragon RNK4/LIGHT/Dragon/Xyz/Effect/ATK2500/DEF2000

3 Level 4 LIGHT Monsters

Effect: You can also Xyz Summon this card by using a "Utopic Sunrise Xyz Dragon" you control as Xyz Material. (Xyz Materials attached to that card become Xyz Materials on this card) When this card battles another monster: At the beginning of the Damage Step, increase this card's ATK by 1000 for every Xyz Material attached to this card, during the Damage Step only. If this card would be destroyed, you can detach an Xyz Material instead.


PREVIEW:

"Utopic Ray Xyz Dragon! Rising Chaos Blast!"


"Don't give up Yuko! You never do!"


"Dueling is something used for battle, nothing else"

"You're wrong. I know dueling can be used as entertainment!"


"You ready?"

"Born"


"Blaze Falcon! Finish this!"


"FUSION SUMMON!"

"Let's go!"

"The stars and time have aligned perfectly!"

"Come forth!"

"TIMESTAR DRAGON!"


AN:

"This took way too long to make"

"Sorry, but preschool is pretty stressful as you know"

"Wait we're not in preschool!"

"That's…never mind"

QotC: The first arc is closing now. What opponent would be best for a final duel?

Course…I don't care. We have to make it Kaiba

…we're not making it Kaiba

Awwww….