"Power of the Netherworld, what do you mean Roman?" Yusei asked nervously.

"You'll learn very soon Yusei Fudo, it's my turn so first I'll reveal my Synchro Revival trap. This may cost 500 life points but it revives both Dark Tuner Spider Cocoon and Ground Spider in defense mode." Roman said as his monsters appeared in front of him. "Now I offer both of these monsters in order to summon a creature more powerful than any other."

I have a really bad feeling about this, Yusei thought as his mark started glowing.

"O souls of the dead who lurk in my light of destiny! Grant me the power to lead the dark truth in this protean world! Appear now, Earthbound Immortal Uru!" Roman said as his two monsters turned into purple lights and flew up before turning into a stone heart.

"What's going on, where's your monster Roman?" Yusei asked nervously.

"An Earthbound Immortal requires more of a sacrifice than just two monsters." Roman said as hooded figures suddenly appeared around him and Yusei. "I also require the souls of everyone here, now I offer them all to Uru!"

As Roman said that, all of the cloaked figures began screaming in fear as they transformed into purple light and flew into the stone heart.

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"What's going on, just what is that thing?" Jack asked nervously as all of the marks of the Crimson Dragon started glowing.

"I don't know." Akiza said. "I've never even heard of an Earthbound Immortal."

"I'm not sure what it is, but that monster is definitely going to be the most dangerous Roman has." Yukiteru said. I only hope Yusei can figure out a way to stop it, he thought.

"Hey you guys, is it just me or is that thing getting brighter?" Leo asked suddenly.

The moment Leo said that, the stone heart exploded before being replaced with an enormous spider with red markings lining its body.

"That's what we're up against?" Jack asked in shock.

"It's gigantic." Leo said fearfully. "Yusei's going to be alright isn't he?"

"I hope so Leo." Luna said quietly.

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"What is that thing?" Yusei asked.

"This is the power we dark signers possess, and as long as Uru is on the field you have no chance of winning this duel." Roman said calmly. "Earthbound Immortal Uru attack Yusei directly."

"Hold on Roman, I have Fortress Warrior in play." Yusei said.

"True, but among the numerous abilities the Earthbound Immortals possess they can attack you directly, and you can't target them for an attack." Roman explained before Uru shot webs towards Yusei and he slammed into the ground.

"What's going on, that damage felt real." Yusei said while struggling to his feet.

"Of course, this is a shadow duel. You lose, and you die, so I would suggest you start putting up more of a challenge." Roman said. "Now then, I end my turn."

Yusei 1000 Roman 4000: "In that case it's my turn." Yusei said weakly. "So first I'll activate the Give and Take trap card, this summons Turret Warrior to your field in defense mode, and in exchange Fortress Warrior increases its level by five."

"That move serves me more than it does you Yusei." Roman said calmly.

"Maybe, but we'll have to wait and see Goodwin." Yusei said. "I summon Turbo Synchron, and now I'll tune him with my Fortress Warrior."

"Stardust Dragon won't be enough to defeat me Yusei." Roman said calmly.

"I disagree Roman." Yusei said. "Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon!"

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"Nice, now Yusei can take this creep down." Leo said enthusiastically.

"Wait a minute, Stardust Dragon's in defense mode." Akiza said suddenly.

"You're kidding, why would he play it in defense mode?" Leo asked.

"I think I know, and it's a good thing he did play it in defense mode Leo." Jack said. "If he didn't he would have lost for sure."

"I hope you're right Jack." Akiza said. "Otherwise we'll have lost this battle before it even started."

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"I'm disappointed Yusei, had you summoned your dragon in attack mode you might have been able to destroy Turret Warrior, but now this duel is as good as over." Roman said.

"Not quite Roman." Yusei said with a smirk. "I activate the trap card Zero Gravity, now every monster on the field switches battle position, meaning your Earthbound Immortal goes into defense mode, while Turret Warrior and Stardust Dragon switch into attack mode."

"So that's why you summoned Stardust Dragon in defense mode, it seems I may have underestimated you." Roman said before deactivating his duel disc. "Of course this was merely an introduction, our true battle will occur at the four stars of destiny."

"Four stars of destiny, what are you talking about?" Jack asked.

"Why am I not surprised you wouldn't know about them, not that it matters after all, you're all going to die before that matters after all." said a hooded figure as five hooded figures appeared behind Roman.

"Those must be the other dark signers." Akiza said.

"Exactly, and soon I'll have my revenge Akiza." one of the figures said coldly. "I'll be expecting you at the Lizard tower, the site of your death."

"I do hope you're a decent challenge little girl, otherwise I'll be very disappointed." said a second hooded figure. "I'll be waiting at the Monkey tower.

"I'll defeat you Jack, that's all you need to know." said a third hooded figure. "Our battle will take place at the Hummingbird tower."

"As for you Yusei, the Giant tower will be your final resting place." the fourth hooded figure said coldly.

"The clock is ticking signers, you have until midnight tomorrow to defeat us otherwise the world will end." Roman said calmly. "Of course, I doubt any of you will live that long."

With those words the dark signers all disappeared.

"Alright, we know where these dark signers are going to be. So let's go take them down." Jack said.

"Not yet, we need to come up with a plan. That Earthbound Immortal is stronger than anything we've seen before." Yusei said.

"He's right Jack, the more prepared we are the better." Yukiteru said calmly.

"Yeah, you have a point, let's go." Jack said.

(The dark signers have given the signers the information on where the final battles will be held. Next chapter the signers will split up and the first two shadow duels will begin. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)