Chapter 52: The Fortune Cup Finale

Okay people, we've reached the end of the Signers Arc of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's! Call me slow if you want, but I've just realized that it's now been a year since I both joined and published this fanfic. Well, enough about me, let's do the disclaimer!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's period

Enjoy!

"The time has come! The final showdown is about to begin! Satellite's very own Yusei Fudo has won the chance to take on Jack Atlas." Said the MC

"Explain to me again how you guys couldn't get out of the stadium?" I asked

"It's like we told you Sakura. Lazar and some of Goodwin's cronies stopped us from exiting the stadium because of his big plan." Said Matt

"Look, there he is." Said Luna

"I hope he knows what he's doing." I said

"Hey, if what you and Matt told us is true, then he'll be fine." Said Naomi

"You said it." Said Igneous

"Thanks guys." I said

"Alright, it's time to activate…the Speed World field spell! This is the moment! Will Jack Atlas continue to reign as the king of turbo duels, or will he be dethroned by Satellite's Shooting Star? It's time to find out." Said the MC

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 0/ Yusei LP 4000 SPC: 0

"I think we know where this is going to end." I said

"Yep, he's in for a world of hurt." Said Matt

"Who are you two talking about?" asked Igneous and Naomi in unison

"Can't tell, it's a secret." I said

"You had a vision of the outcome of the duel, didn't you?" asked Igneous

"Something like that." I said

"Admit it Yusei, the roar of the crowd is more appealing that the scamper of the rats." Said Jack

Why that little…

"Let's just duel. I'm summoning out my Shield Wing in defense mode! (ATK: 0/ DEF: 900) Next I play two cards face-down and end my turn." Said Yusei

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 0/ Yusei LP 4000 SPC: 0

"In that case…" started Jack

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 1/ Yusei LP 4000 SPC: 1

"I summon Twin-Sword Marauder in attack mode! (ATK: 1600/ DEF: 1000) You may have just scraped your way to the title match, but those are the duelists who are just amateurs compared to me." Said Jack

"What did he just say? Once I get my hands on him, he's going to wish he never called me an amateur!" I exclaimed in anger

"Now allow my Twin-Sword Marauder to give you a proper welcome to the big leagues Yusei!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 1/ Yusei LP 3300 SPC: 1

"Now Yusei has to deal with attack number two, and it's a good thing that Shield Wing can't be destroyed up to twice per turn." I said

"You haven't grown a bit as a duelist since the days of riding around in the sewers. I can still anticipate your game and stay two steps ahead of you." Said Jack

"Then you should know that Shield Wing can't be destroyed in one attack. It has to be defeated twice." Said Yusei

"I do know that, and when Twin-Sword Marauder attacks a monster in defense mode, it can attack again! I said I was two steps ahead of you Yusei, not just one. Go! Double Marauder Mayhem!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 1/ Yusei LP 2600 SPC: 1

"And to end my first turn, I place one card face-down. You can't defeat me Yusei!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 1/ Yusei LP 2600 SPC: 1

"We'll see Jack." Said Yusei

Jack LP 4000 SPC: 2/ Yusei LP 2600 SPC: 2

"From my hand I summon Junk Synchron! (ATK: 1300/ DEF: 500) And now I'm gonna tune my Junk Synchron with my Shield Wing in order to Synchro Summon Junk Warrior! Clustering stars will call upon a new force! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Junk Warrior! (ATK: 2300/ DEF: 1300) Let's rev it up! Now take out that Marauder!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 3300 SPC: 2/ Yusei LP 2600 SPC: 2

"Next up I activate my trap card, Synchro Blast! Now when my warrior attacks, Synchro Blast can slam you with 500 points of damage!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 2800 SPC: 2/ Yusei LP 2600 SPC: 2

"Now you're dueling Yusei, but you won't be for long!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 2800 SPC: 3/ Yusei LP 2600 SPC: 3

"Because from my hand, I summon Dark Tinker! (ATK: 1000/ DEF: 1300) Then I activate the Powerful Rebirth trap card! And with this card, I can re-summon Twin-Sword Marauder from my graveyard!" exclaimed Jack

"Alright! Dark Tinker is only a level three and that Sword Marauder is only a level four, so he hasn't got the power that he needs to summon Red Dragon Archfiend! This is your chance Yusei!" exclaimed Tanner

"Actually Tanner, Powerful Rebirth has a side effect." Said Naomi

"Huh?" wondered Tanner

"When a monster is summoned with the effect of Powerful Rebirth, that monster not only gains 100 attack and defense points, but it also gains a level." I explained

"Say what?" everyone except me, Igneous, Naomi, and Matt exclaimed

"Now the monster resurrected by Powerful Rebirth gains 100 attack and defense points, and its level increases by one. (ATK: 1700/ DEF: 1100/ LV: 5)" said Jack

"What?" wondered Yusei

"Yusei, I'm the best turbo duelist New Domino City has ever seen, and that move I just made was one more example of why I'm the champ and now I'm gonna show you why I'm gonna remain the champ. I Synchro Summon Red Dragon Archfiend! The ruler's heartbeat, will now file through here! Take witness to its creation-shaking power! Synchro Summon! My very soul, Red Dragon Archfiend! (ATK: 3000/ DEF: 2000)" exclaimed Jack

"Man, he's not wasting any time." Said Yusei

"Now go Red Dragon Archfiend, attack his Junk Warrior!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 2800 SPC: 3/ Yusei LP 1900 SPC: 3

"I'll end my turn with three face-downs. Are you just going to sit there Yusei, or are you going to duel, because no matter what you throw at me, I'll just keep coming back at you!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 2800 SPC: 3/ Yusei LP 1900 SPC: 3

"*Gasp* What's that?" asked Luna

"I don't think the forecast called for scary purple clouds." Said Leo

"It's a sign, the Crimson Dragon is coming! If he's coming, then we should all get going!" exclaimed Yanagi

"Take it easy gramps, I mean it's probably just some acid rain drifting in from the Satellite." Said Tanner

"You know, Matt and I have actually been to the Satellite, and this is no acid rain. I may not know what's going on, but I have a bad feeling about this." I said

"It's my turn Jack!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 2800 SPC: 4/ Yusei LP 1900 SPC: 4

"First, I'll activate my trap, Descending Lost Star! So now by powering down my Junk Warrior, I can then bring it back out to my field. (DEF: 0/ LV: 4) Then I summon Hyper Synchron! (ATK: 1600/ DEF: 800) And then I tune my Junk Warrior with my Hyper Synchron in order to Synchro Summon Stardust Dragon. Clustering wishes will become a shining new star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon! (ATK: 2500/ DEF: 2000)" chanted Yusei

"Oh my, this is amazing." Said Yanagi

"Yusei!" exclaimed Leo and Dexter in unison

"Let's rev it up!" exclaimed Yusei

Our marks began to glow as soon as Stardust Dragon made its entrance.

"Welcome to the party Stardust." Said Jack

"Sakura, your arm!" exclaimed Naomi

"What's up with that?" asked Igneous

"I'll explain later." I said

"This is the moment we've been waiting for, so get ready 'coz these two beasts are about to battle it out." Said the MC

"And now, Hyper Synchron's special ability activates! Ya see Jack, when its part of a Synchro Summon, the new monster gets an extra 800 attack points, so now my Stardust Dragon's got 3300! (ATK: 3300)" exclaimed Yusei

"Well then, I guess I'll play my trap card, Tuner Capture! This enables me to take control of the monster you used to make your Synchro Summon happen. What goes around comes around Yusei!" exclaimed Jack

"Whoa! While Yusei's Hyper Synchron goes Benedict Arnold, Jack out monsters him, two to one!" exclaimed the MC

"Well then Stardust Dragon, why don't you even up the playing field!" exclaimed Yusei

"Come on! That pathetic dragon's no match for me and my deck! I trigger the trap card, Tuner's Mind! And this is just one example of why I'm the Master of Faster and you're a worthless wannabe. Now I can de-tune my dragon to double my defense." Said Jack

"Stardust Dragon, attack Twin-Sword Marauder with Cosmic Flare!" exclaimed Yusei

"That won't work!" I exclaimed in worry

"How come?" asked Leo

"With Tuner's Mind, when a Synchro monster is sent back to the extra deck, then the only target of Yusei's attack would be Dark Tinker." I said

"Oh no!" everyone exclaimed in unison

"No way!" exclaimed Yusei after Jack's Dark Tinker was destroyed

"Surprise, surprise. You see my trap forces you to attack my Dark Tinker. When are you gonna learn that you'll never be a match for me Yusei? I'll beat you in front of the whole world, just like I beat you way back in the Satellite." Said Jack

"That was then, and this is now, go Synchro Blast!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 2300 SPC: 4/ Yusei LP 1900 SPC: 4

"Thanks to that trap card, when any Synchro Monster like my Dragon attacks, you automatically lose 500 life points." Said Yusei

"The difference between us is that I can afford it, now I can draw another card." Said Jack

"It won't help you Jack." Said Yusei

"Oh really Yusei?" asked Jack

Jack LP 2300 SPC: 5/ Yusei LP 1900 SPC: 5

"I tune Hyper Synchron with Twin-Sword Marauder in order to Synchro Summon Red Dragon Archfiend one more time! The ruler's heartbeat, will now file through here! Take witness to its creation-shaking power! Synchro Summon! My very soul, Red Dragon Archfiend! Let's kick this Turbo Duel into overdrive. And just like Hyper Synchron added 800 attack points to your dragon, now that it's helping me with my Synchro Summon, I get to reap the benefits of it as well, and remember, after I win this, your Stardust Dragon is mine. (ATK: 3800) Ready?" asked Jack

"Bring it!" exclaimed Yusei

"Consider it brought!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 2300 SPC: 5/ Yusei LP 1400 SPC: 5

"It looks like you forgot that since Hyper Synchron was used, nether dragon can be destroyed now." said Yusei

"Good thing I got this then! My trap Fiend Cannon!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 2300 SPC: 5/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 5

"Now you lose 500 life points because I couldn't destroy your monster." Said Jack

"Yusei, no." said Leo

"This isn't good. Yusei better think of something and fast." Said Tanner

"I couldn't agree with you more Tanner, especially with those clouds circling around like that." Said Yanagi

Suddenly a flash of red lightning appeared, and it seemed to make its way between Jack's Red Dragon Archfiend, and Yusei's Stardust Dragon.

"Here it comes!" exclaimed Jack

"The Crimson Dragon!" exclaimed Yusei

"Sweet." Said Tanner

"T-t-this is bad!" exclaimed Yanagi

"You're right, because that's the Crimson Dragon. It's here." I said

"I-I see it, but I do not believe it!" exclaimed the MC

"The Crimson Dragon! It's huge!" exclaimed Yanagi

"Crimson Dragon, welcome to my arena! Now watch and witness how your future master rules this duel!" exclaimed Jack

"Has that dude gone nuts?" I exclaimed

"Jack, be careful! The Crimson Dragon might rip this place apart and everyone in it!" exclaimed Yusei

"Don't tell me you're scared? I am a survivor Yusei Fudo and this is my destiny. Goodwin told me that the power of the Crimson Dragon will help me save this world." Said Jack

"He's lost it. ARGH!" I exclaimed gripping my arm

The wind picked up, and the Crimson Dragon circled around the arena.

"What's going on?" wondered Jack

"I wish I could answer that question for once." I muttered to myself

One minute the wind's messing up my hair, and the next, I'm in some kind of red bubble with Yusei and Jack dueling on a road of light, and Akiza and Luna were there with me.

"Where's the stadium? What's going on?" asked Luna

"I don't know. Yusei! Wait, Sakura, do you know what's going on?" asked Akiza

"I don't know at all. This is a first for me." I said

The temple that Goodwin had under his mansion we right in front of us!

"Akiza, Sakura, I'm scared." Said Luna

There were lots of people down there, and six people with their arms stretched out were at the top, and they appeared to be worshipping the Dragon Star.

"Yusei, they look exactly like the People of the Stars!" exclaimed Jack

"What are they doing here?" asked Yusei

As we floated to the top, I noticed that they were all Signers!

"Hey Jack, they're all Signers!" exclaimed Yusei

"Like us. Goodwin told me about these people. He said somehow we're all linked to the Crimson Dragon." Said Jack

The scenery changed again to the Satellite.

"Down there looks a lot like the Satellite Jack." Said Yusei

Purple flames soon sprouted from the ground and took the form of a spider.

"Uh, what's happening?" asked Luna scared

"Luna, Sakura, look down there! Is that a giant spider surrounding the Satellite?" asked Akiza

"I hate to say yes, but yes." I said

"I can't believe this is happening! We have to stop it!" exclaimed Yusei

"It can't be real, perhaps it's the future." Said Jack

"Well if that's the future, then we better stop this duel right now. We gotta get home!" exclaimed Yusei

I willed myself forward close enough so Jack and Yusei could hear me.

"Yusei's right Jack, you two have to stop this duel right now!" I exclaimed

"We will, once we finish this." Said Jack

"What?" asked Yusei

"Yusei, this is a duel. The Crimson Dragon won't let either of us go back until one of us wins." Said Jack

"Come on." Said Yusei

"Don't you get it? Dueling brought us here and dueling is going to bring us back home, and whoever wins will show the Crimson Dragon they deserve the power to save the world, and I'm gonna be that person. I throw down two face-downs." Said Jack

"He's lost it." I said

Jack LP 2300 SPC: 5/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 5

"What you said Sakura, he's nuts!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 2300 SPC: 6/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 6

"Jack, if you wanna keep dueling, then you'll get more than you bargained for Jack. I just activated Silver Contrails! It gives 1000 more attack points to any Wind monster on my field, and guess what my mighty beast is. (ATK: 4300) Stardust Dragon attack Red Dragon Archfiend!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 1800 SPC: 6/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 6

"AAHH!" screamed Jack

"Yusei, it seems like the damage in this duel is real!" I exclaimed

"What? Well, knowing that, I know I won't like this. I activate my trap, Synchro Blast!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 1300 SPC: 6/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 6

"This is just nuts, you two have to stop this now!" I exclaimed

"Stop trying to play the peacemaker Sakura, and to think that you thought that I had short memory Yusei. Since Hyper Synchron helps summoning both our dragons out, neither one can be destroyed in battle." Said Jack

"I'll throw down three face-downs and end my turn." Said Yusei

(Stardust Dragon ATK: 3300)

Jack LP 1300 SPC: 6/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 6

"Here we go!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 1300 SPC: 7/ Yusei LP 900 SPC: 7

"I can't slay your dragon, but I can still take out your life points. Go Red Dragon Archfiend, attack!" exclaimed Jack

Jack LP 1300 SPC: 7/ Yusei LP 400 SPC: 7

"Yusei, you okay?" I asked

"Yeah, but what was that? I could feel his attack." Said Yusei

"That's right Yusei, this duel is winner take all!" exclaimed Jack

"Jack, the damage we take in this duel is real, we both know that." Said Yusei

"That's right pal, and now you'll see what it's like to duel with more than just your life points on the line." Said Jack

"You don't know if that's true, but if it is, then I plan on defending myself and taking you down. I activate my trap Cross-Line Counter! Now if I take battle damage during your turn, I double it, and add it as attack points, plus now my dragon gets to attack you. (ATK: 4300)

"Heh, well, what are ya waiting for?" asked Jack

"Stardust Dragon, let's not keep him waiting any longer." Said Yusei

Jack LP 800 SPC: 7/ Yusei LP 400 SPC: 7

"Jack!" exclaimed Yusei

"Don't worry about me; it's that you should be a lot more concerned with yourself! I activate the Speed Spell- Overboost! So now I get four extra speed counters this round, nearly maxing me out." Said Jack

Jack LP 800 SPC: 11/ Yusei LP 400 SPC: 7

"With that kind of power, there's no telling what he'll play next." Said Yusei

"That's right, now so get ready for me to call on one of my favorites. Now, from my hand, I play the Speed Spell- End of the Storm!" exclaimed Jack

"Not that card!" I exclaimed

"That's right Sakura, because you should know that with the power of this card, I can now put Yusei in his place, and since First Place is going to be all mine, I guess that you'll have to settle for second!" exclaimed Jack

"I'm not settling for anything Jack, and that's because Stardust Dragon's special ability can counter your End of Storm." Said Yusei

"Perhaps, but at what cost? Just look, that counter only works if you sacrifice Stardust, and with him gone, you're wide open, making this the perfect time for my favorite Trap, the Sneak Exploder! So during your next Standby Phase, you lose 500 life points for every monster on my field, and since I've got one, that means that your life points don't stand a chance." Said Jack

"Oh no! That trap will finish Yusei off and next round he'll lose." Said Luna

"Then I better keep this round going, so I activate Stardust Dragon's special ability, and bring him back to the field, and then I'll activate Meteor Stream!" exclaimed Yusei

"That's the card you used to beat Jack last time! You've got this duel in the bag!" I cheered

"Yep, so Stardust Dragon, end this now!" exclaimed Yusei

"Just what I was waiting for! There's a reason why I'm the champ, Jack Atlas is destined for great things, while you're just destined for defeat. This adventure's over, I play Crimson Fire! Not only does it block your 1000 point trap, but it boomerangs it right back to you, at double the damage. Good-bye Yusei." Said Jack

"Watch out!" exclaimed Luna

"Sorry Jack, but I play my trap, Shining Silver Force, which douses your comeback and destroys all the spells and traps on your field." Said Yusei

"You're still as annoying as ever." Said Jack

"I never was one to give up and with your Speed Counters about to run out of gas, I don't plan on starting anytime soon." Said Yusei

As if on cue, Jack's Speed Counters went down to one.

Jack LP 800 SPC: 1/ Yusei LP 400 SPC: 7

"How's the new view?" asked Yusei

The look on his face was so worth it.

"See ya Jack! Time to get us home!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 800 SPC: 2/ Yusei LP 400 SPC: 8

"I play the Speed Spell- Final Attack! And since I have eight speed counters, the attack points of my Stardust Dragon are doubled! (ATK: 5000)" exclaimed Yusei

"5000? It's too powerful!" exclaimed Jack

"I don't wanna hurt you Jack, but if ending this duel is the only way home, then I gotta attack. Stardust Dragon, take out his life points!" exclaimed Yusei

Jack LP 0 SPC: 2/ Yusei LP 400 SPC: 8

We ended up back in the Stadium, and Jack was down and most likely hurt. Yusei's Stardust Dragon and Jack's Red Dragon Archfiend were petrified in mid-air.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we seem to be experiencing some technical difficulties at this moment. Your patience is appreciated as we try to sort this matter out." Said the MC

"What just happened?" asked Tanner

"First they were dueling, then they disappeared! Now they're back and their dragons are gone!" exclaimed Yanagi

"Look there! Check out Jack's life points." Said Leo

"Does this mean what I think it means?" wondered Naomi

"If great minds think alike, then yes." Said Igneous

"Is that the right score?" asked Dexter

"Sakura?" asked Matt

"Yusei won. He's the champion now." said Luna

"What she said." I said

"What?" everyone except me, Matt, and Luna exclaimed

"H-has anyone heard from the director? I-it's over! Yusei is our winner! From the refuge of refuges he rose, from the slums of Satellite he now reigns supreme! I proudly present New Domino City's newest hero, Yusei Fudo!" exclaimed the MC

And as one chapter closes, another begins. Dawn, the battle is about to begin, because now all of the Signers have been gathered, and I may not know where this will take us, but I do know that the people of both the Satellite and the City are about to face some very dark times.

And to quote Megaman Axess: As one chapter opens, another begins, in this case, the end of the Signers arc, and the beginning of the Dark Signers Arc. Please review, and until next time, I'm sakuraphoenix, saying I heart you, signing off for now. Kan dao ni!