Yu-Gi-Oh! : Dragon Knight Reborn!

Created by: DragonKnight15

Disclaimer: This story is a copyright from me. I also may have used other plots from other authors. Almost all characters, objects, names, places, powers, moves, events, plots and weapons are not original worked. They were already made from other manga, anime and cartoon stories. They are also already copyrights that I do not own. This story is an anime story. P.S. This story is also a crossover of other anime/cartoon stories like Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Sonic X plus other Sonic video game plots and characters, Danny Phantom, FullMetal Alchemist, Sailor Moon, Pokémon and others more. I am borrowing Erika Aoyama and Mew Erika from Redwallfan2000 from Fan as one of the other characters in this anime story. Ichigo Momomiya is 16 years old than 12-13 like in the anime/manga. This is not also a copy of either any "Dragon knight" or "Dragon Knights" stories, but it's weird that I never heard of them until now. It is my idea, even if the names of it are weird. Some characters will have, sometimes, a short written name. Most names are in their Japanese or English versions. If you don't get it, look at in the Internet. Note: Most Duel Monster card names will be in their English names. Also, most cards effects are change into their anime version. Also note that most techniques/Jutsus from Naruto will be in its English form and others in its Japanese forms.

Hello Readers, this is Episode 52 of the second volume and the end of the third act, Battle City V3's Finals! Hope you love it! Have fun! And remember to review! P.S. I do not own them all or any of them except this crossover story, so I wrote the band's or artist's name that wrote that song which I do not own again.


P.S. This chapter is slightly longer than previous chapters but only because I did not want to make it a two-parter. Please understand and still enjoy it.

Ichigo: THEY BETTER OR ELSE SOMEONE IS-

Haha... moving on, enjoy the chapter. And happy Christmas, any other Holidays anyone reading this does. There will be another DKR chapter next week!


Intro: The Earth... is a great place where humanity and all other creatures live and learn to evolve little by little, but this great world has Darkness in it too. Evil beings who wish to conquer this world and everyone.

Only one being stood against them to show everyone the power of light and hope, but this great mythical dragon wasn't able to stop them. He gave his powers and hope to a human that was known by his name, the Dragon Knight!

Before this hero also met his end, he gave the legendary Dragon Sword and his hopes and dreams to the next knight, his youngest son who is destined to become a legend by the sides of his comrades and his love. This hero... is the Hero of Light, the Last Dragon Knight of Light!

This is the tale of his greatest battle of his youth and the love one he must protect at all cost!

In order to save the person you love, you must fight for him/her. Even if it's hard, even if you die, you cannot ever give up or you won't ever forgive yourself. You have to fight and never give up!


(OPENING 3: WILD DRIVE by Masato Nagai from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters)

Volume 2: Episode 52: Jonouchi and Ichigo VS Kaiba? The Soaring of the Dragons of Love!

In the Previous Episode of DKR:

The Second Round of the Semi-Finals of Battle City V3 between Yugi and Kaiba had finally come to a final conclusion with Kaiba, filled with disgust and frustration towards his opponent for attacking a monster that wouldn't have won him the duel. He responded enrage, summoning Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon as Yugi withstood the attack. Yugi replied, summoning Dark Paladin and tried to settle the duel in one shot only for Kaiba to stop it.

Both their strongest monsters on the field, Kaiba wasn't even satisfied yet as he brought forth the invincible Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon, increasing the dragon's already increasing ATK and lowering Dark Paladin as he possessed the strongest monster.

Yugi, believing in his cards and the friendship of every dear to him, replied with his final turn and summon a monster that pass through light and darkness, Dark Paladin of Chaos! With this new mirror monster of Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon, Yugi settled the duel once and for all by destroying Kaiba's dragon.

Everyone celebrated that Yugi became the winner and had a moment with Ichigo, relief to see her back on her feet, and then with Kaiba as he has shown respect towards the boy.

Now only two duelists left, Yugi Mutou and Akumu Momomiya aka Dark Leader Dragon, the young Dragon Knight and the Dark Lord will settle the Final Duel of Battle City V3 in a matter of two weeks. Will that be enough time for Yugi to be prepared to take down the Dark Lord? Or will something unexpected that will reflect everything appear?

What will happen next?

And now the conclusion... last left off in the previous episode:

Still inside the Duel Stadium, Yugi's friends were still congratulating Yugi on his victory over Seto Kaiba, especially a certain redhead pigtail who was more than proud of him.

''And that's why Yugi-kun can beat anyone Nya!'' Ichigo stated smiling, her arms behind her neck back blushing happily. Yugi sweat drops, amazed she's so positive after what previous happen.

''So I guess you're okay now, Ichigo-kun.'' The tricolor head asks her sweat dropping. Ichigo nods her head rapidly, all relaxed and happy-going.

''I had a good nap Nya!'' She replies still smiling. Yugi smiles back while Jonouchi and the others, except the obvious Judai and Johan sweat drop. Danny will admit once again that Sam has every right to not like Ichigo; she's her opposite.

Then something did pop in Ichigo's head, making her serious as she hums carefully, placing her left finger over her chin. She turns her back to eye Kaiba still there, annoyed by her happy nonsense.

She walks up to him and tells him serious, pointing her left finger at him. ''Speaking of which, I'M SUING YOU FOR LETTING HIM IN YOUR TOURNAMENT!''

The others eye her, all gasping in terror. Mokuba drops his jaw as did Isono. Danny sweat drops even more, more than certain as Sam is not that dangerous to the point of demanding something like that.

Mokuba eyes his brother, knowing full well she could sue him since she was hurt and she has plenty of witnesses to confirm that. Not to mention she isn't a duelist so this benefits her.

''Go right ahead.'' Is what Kaiba replied as Ichigo shouts angrily not hearing him correctly. ''YOU CAN'T SAY I-''

The pigtail pauses, her eyes blinking like a cartoon as she rewinds and says purring. ''Wait you will! That's great! I'll get almost all of his money Nya!''

The others sweat drop as Ichigo laughs around, blushing at the thought of rubbing her new glorious statistic and showing how much kinder she will be as a rich girl. She'll invite everyone to eat with her, only fish, she'll invite people to her super huge pool and she'll help Masaya and the other environmentalists on their goal to save the Earth. And finally… she can owe Yugi-kun with something awesome.

''That is if you're willing to explain how you got injured and say you're really a girl with cat ears and tail wearing a sparkling pink dress.'' Seto suddenly adds smirking superior with his arms crossed over. In those words, Ichigo's dreams shattered as she and her Mew Mew half sobbed at their only shot to be the kindness rich girl ever.

She bit her lip, narrowing her eyes at the cold hearten man muttering. ''I hate you Kaiba-Baka.''

Seto scoffs, not caring. Luckily Jonouchi felt her pain, holding her by the shoulders telling her, feeling her pain. ''You worship the choir, Momomiya.''

Ichigo nods, sighing but not defeated as she rubs his hair. Jonouchi panics angrily as the cherry head turns to the purple-eyes and asks smiling, remembering her dream. ''You think those freakshow of ears are still cute Yugi-kun?''

Yugi blushes red, recalling he said it once but they were alone and she was upset about stuff. He smiles nervously, nodding. ''They are.''

Ichigo giggles to hear that as Anzu and Mai grins at Yugi, making him more nervous. Jonouchi sweat dropped, not having a clue what that meant.

''Then I'm going to get rid of my frustrations towards-'' The pigtail was saying, smashing her hands serious to take on the Dark Lord who's using her uncle's body. She turns and blinks, not seeing him. Yugi startled as well, not noticing when he left either.

''Guess the Dark Lord had nothing else to gloat for once.'' Danny guessed pretty amazed no one saw him left. The others sweat dropped as they were surprised as well.

Mokuba smiled, amazing how much their group grows. Kaiba, however, wished it vanishes into nothing.

''… I had my limit with you people.'' He said in a grumpy tone. He has lost his chance to defeat Yugi today so it was best to leave, rest, and wait until Yugi duels the Dark Lord so once he becomes Duel King again; he can settle the score once and for all. ''Time to go home Mokuba.''

''Right Nii-san.'' Mokuba replies as the two brothers began to walk away. Isono went off ahead to get the car.

The group did notice them leaving as Jonouchi gasped, almost forgetting something, shouting at the rich boy. ''Hey Kaiba!''

Kaiba groans, stopping as he turns and demands harshly. ''What is it now mutt?''

Jonouchi smirks, rubbing his nose as he walks up to him stating. ''I still want to settle our score too!''

Anzu and Mai sighed not believing this as well as Honda and Otogi. Shizuka smiled as did Yugi. Ichigo and Danny sweat dropped to hear that. Judai grin to see that duel.

''...'' Seto just eyes him confused, almost as if this has already happen… more than once. He wasn't sure if he should laugh; he wasn't in the mood anymore. ''This again, really? Deja-vu.''

''Deja-what?'' Jonouchi questions as everyone now sweat drops. Kaiba utters a crack in his voice, ignoring that as he stated. ''... I've beat you before in those same terms in Duelist Kingdom and in the first Battle City and won both easily.''

Jonouchi glares upset at him. True he lost to Kaiba already multiple times in the past but right now he feels lucky he can actually beat him. After all he did, he deserved to know if he can beat this jerk one way or another.

Kaiba notices his determination, laughing a bit saying. ''I'll gladly do it again if you want to lose a third time.''

Jonouchi snapped, barking angrily at him with an angry vain mark. ''Bastard! I can so-''

Seto suddenly stops him with his hand, needed to perform a small yawn. The blond-headed eyes him off.

''And I'm actually exhausted but since you're going to keep whining like the dog you are... fine.'' Kaiba accepted his challenge as he added smirking. ''But I'll do it if you get a handicap, as in another duelist.''

Jonouchi stares confused, getting upset again as he protests. ''Hey! I said a duel between you and me!''

''You and I you meant.'' Mokuba pointed that out. The others agree with the grammar.

''I doubt you'll last a second on your own two feet against me, even with that new dragon.'' Kaiba stated, more than certain from the previous duel that Red-Eyes Black Sword-Blasting Dragon may be powerful but that is the only threat and even that can easily be dealt with.

Jonouchi groans, clinching his fist up to his chest. He doesn't care; he can still beat him regardless of the outcome. If he can try, then there is a chance. ''Trust me, I can kick your-

''HEY WAIT!'' Suddenly Ichigo shouts, raising her hand up high. Everyone became surprised, even Kaiba. They all stare at her as the red cherry head got nervous, gulping a bit but ultimately speaks her mind facing Jonouchi. ''Let me duel with you Nya!''

Once again everyone became shocked by what they heard. Judai blinks, curious if Ichigo knows what she's saying. Yugi remain silent, being the most calmed.

Jonouchi blinked his eyes, shaking his dazed state as he told her upset. ''Stop butting in Momomiya! I can beat Kaiba on my own.''

Ichigo gives him a glare as he backs away, a little imitated by her. Ichigo knew what she's asking is selfish but after everything that has happened, especially already guessing the number of insults Kaiba made to Yugi during their duel; someone had to show that jerk that friendship and loving your cards is stronger than pride and power. That and she needed help. She needed to admit she's not a strong duelist so she'll need his help. Besides, they both get something from this.

''Well I want to at least beat Kaiba-Baka, especially with my new Deck! A deck that was built through friendship and love.'' Ichigo explains herself, pulling out her deck inside her hoodie. She smiles at it, having Love Dragon LV1 on the bottom.

Jonouchi groans, rubbing his hair as he wasn't sure until Ichigo adds with a calm yet frightening glance. ''Besides, you owe me Nya.''

Jonouchi sweats terrified of saying no, just nodding. Ichigo giggles… until Kaiba suddenly laughs, finding a humor he has never heard of before; a newbie beginner wants to duel him a superior duelist but even funnier since it's this girl.

''Hahaha! Oh how adorable. You? A duelist? Unlikely.'' Kaiba assumed sarcastically, mocking her. Jonouchi gulps as the redhead changes directions, like a door without moving, towards the blue eyes man. Ichigo glares at him, but unlike the same stare she gave Jonouchi; she was normal serious as a fire build-up in her eyes.

''Let me show you and then you'll be sorry.'' She told him in a tone that got Kaiba's pride. That tone almost sounded like Yugi's as if she can take him. He got serious himself. ''... Very well. I have time.''

Ichigo's expression changes into a kitty face, hoping happily. ''Yes!''

Kaiba and Jonouchi sweat drop. Mai did the same, not believing she's excited for this.

''This is a bad idea right?'' Danny questions Yugi unease that Ichigo might lose horribly. The tricolor hasn't said a word about it, pulling off his deck.

''Well let's see how far Ichigo-kun has gotten. She'll do fine.'' Yugi answered sort of curious. Danny blinks as he notices him removing his Duel Disk. He walks towards the redhead pigtail, handing her his Duel Disk. Ichigo blinks surprised, eyeing him and the smile he had.

''I trust in you Ichigo-kun. Show Kaiba-kun your dueling spirit.'' Yugi encourages her, believing in her. Ichigo eyes him, nodding with a small smile. ''I will Nya.''

She accepts his Duel Disk and puts it around her wrist, locking into place. Ichigo blushes, feeling Yugi's believe in her as she slides her deck into the Deck Slot.

Everyone watched as Ichigo and Jonouchi took the right side of the duel field together while Kaiba remain in the left.

''This will be a 2-on-1 Duel.'' Kaiba explains, lifting two fingers to both his opponent just in case they were slow learners. ''You two can happily work together to beat me while I have 8000LP and can make two turns.''

Jonouchi groans as he never did like the disadvantage of 2 against 1. Now Kaiba would have more Life Points and more than 1 draw to do what he can do. He had to say something as Ichigo agrees smiling. ''Deal Nya!''

''I DIDN'T!'' The blond-headed yelled at her angrily, startling her. Kaiba rolls his eyes, amazed the mutt actually used his head to think on something that was pointless to even protest on while the so-called cat girl accepted the challenge without a second thought.

''At least the annoying cat girl has balls.'' He stated with his arms crossed over. This made both take that the wrong way.

''I'LL SHOW YOU KAIBA!'' Jonouchi barked furious with Ichigo yelling just as mad. ''AND I'M NOT ANNOYING NYA!''

Kaiba scoffs, annoyed as activates his Duel Disks. Both Jonouchi and Ichigo did the same. Yugi stared as he could see both really badly wanting to beat Kaiba. No doubt they're willing to go pass their difference for a great task. Anzu hoped the same, although she was still worry. Mai had her doubts they'll even beat Kaiba. Judai and Johan really wanted to see this duel play out. Mokuba stared, knowing his brother won't lose this one, no way he can't.

''DUEL!'' All three shouted, drawing their top 5 cards and commence the Battle Royale duel.

Duel Screen: Katsuya Jonouchi: 4000LP & Ichigo Momomiya: 4000LP vs. Seto Kaiba: 8000LP

Ichigo eyes her hand and giggles slightly evilly, or well overconfident at the hand she got.

''Ladies first right?'' Ichigo speaks out, curious if she can have the first turn. Jonouchi sweat drops as Kaiba glances annoyed.

''Right Nya?'' The cherry head asks again, now with her puffy adorable expression. Seto eyes him, only growing more annoyed than before. ''… I don't even care.''

Jonouchi just exchange his hand, allowing Ichigo to start first.

The red cherry head smiles, getting serious as she can finally show her dueling style and the deck her friends help make her with the deck she won in that tournament. Anzu watches, hoping to see Ichigo's result.

Duel Screen: Turn 1_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 5 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 5 / Kaiba: 8000LP H: 5

It was now Ichigo's first turn and even though this isn't her first duel; she was actually anxious by the fact she's dueling duelists of a higher level than hers, especially Kaiba whom is roughly in the same level as Yugi.

''I'm nervous.'' The pigtail girl admits shivering a bit. Jonouchi eyes her now infuriated by her, stating. ''Of course you damn are!''

''What was that?'' Ichigo questions with a detesting stare at the blond-headed. He sweat dropped terrified again, nervously shaking his head. ''N-N-NOTHING!''

Ichigo eyes him normal, sighing as she looks around her. This is where people cheer for a match of a football field or a soccer field. But this field was meant for nerdy, children card game of summoning monsters, using magic and using cards called traps in what they call duels.

''It's just...'' The redhead starts saying, still looking around as she could somehow feel the pressure of everyone watching her even if there were less than 30 people doing so but it was there. She turns to face the tricolor head, telling him. ''This must be what you feel all the time Yugi-kun.''

The others eye Yugi who smiled, agreeing with her. He did felt like that when others were watching him. He was a shy person back then but through Atem and what was in stake; he didn't care.

''A little. I just focus my attention onto who I duel and the duel itself.'' Yugi informs her, smiling warmly. ''Just remember to trust in yourself and the cards you place your soul into.''

Ichigo stares at him, smiling back as he was right. She couldn't be afraid just like how she first became a Mew Mew. If she gave in to the fear; she wouldn't be here.

''That's right, I won't be scared Nya!'' The red pigtail girl said smiling, placing her free hand over her deck, beginning her turn. ''My turn, draw Nya!''

She draws her top card and oddly picked out a soft growl. She blinks, eyeing her card as she smiled. It was the card she heard, nodding as it was the perfect time to summon her.

''I'll begin by summoning my lovely new friend, Love Dragon LV1!'' Ichigo declares winking as she places a card over her Monster Zone. A small pink dragon egg with red heart-shaped patterns around the egg materialized on her field in Defense Position.

Love Dragon LV1 Lvl 1 ATK: 0 DEF: 500

''What the heck is that thing?'' Jonouchi questioned, never seeing that monster before. Seto stared at it, actually chuckling a little at how stupid it looked. ''Ha... you must be kidding me.''

Ichigo overheard that, getting upset with puffy cheeks. ''My dragon is very cute Nya.''

''Cute doesn't win duels! What does is power.'' Kaiba told her, seeing nothing but a weak egg standing over Momomiya's field. He can already tell this monster is far too simply to get rid of, especially in getting rid of LV monsters.

The others stared surprised except for Yugi and Anzu at Ichigo's monster. They know that monster is far stronger than Kaiba hasn't realized it.

''Love Dragon? Never heard of those monsters before.'' Otogi said, thinking puzzled that she tried to remember and has never seen these monsters until now. Edo stares at the monster, glancing as he somehow knew but it couldn't be.

''But I have.'' The D-HERO duelist said, getting everyone attentions. ''Pegasus wanted to create an archetype, besides his Toon Monsters, to symbolize the love of his beloved who died with Duel Monsters. This must be one of the cards he created.''

They were surprised, never hearing like that before. Edo had since in his timeline he had connections with Pegasus and he discussed the cards he made. The thing was he only made one copy of each and never once released it to the public. Just like Johan and the Crystal Beasts, he gave the deck to only one person. It couldn't be this girl? She wasn't even a pro duelist.

''Next um... I set 2 cards facedown and end my turn Nya.'' Ichigo nervously continues as two set Spell/Trap cards appeared behind her dragon egg and her turn ended.

Duel Screen: Turn 2_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 5 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 8000LP H: 5

''My turn, draw!'' Kaiba draws his top card, glancing at the weak dragon egg. ''That egg won't last my next turn and I'll show it by summoning Ryu-Kishin Powered!''

He summons a pinkish-like fiend with a bird-like appearance, roaring.

Ryu-Kishin Powered Lvl 4 ATK: 1600 DEF: 1200

Jonouchi raise an eyebrow, haven't seen that monster in a long time but also oddly having seen it before in a similar situation.

''Well this seems familiar.'' He questions, not sure from where. Anzu, Honda and Otogi sweat drop at that, not believing he forgot.

''I set 2 cards and end my turn.'' Kaiba wraps his turn, setting his own 2 set cards behind his fiend.

Now Jonouchi was even more confused, certain he's seen this muttering. ''Why am I having the feeling of this Deja-Vu?''

The others eye him, certain he's going to make that same mistake as before to attack Kaiba's monster.

Duel Screen: Turn 3_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 5 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 8000LP H: 3

''... I don't know.'' Jonouchi gave up struggling with where he's seen this. Honda sweat dropped dropping his jaw as Otogi asks with the same expression. ''You don't remember?''

''Remember what?'' The blond-headed question, not sure what he was talking about. ''Eh whatever. My turn, draw!''

Otogi stared stunned that he's ignoring this obvious setup that clearly happen to him before in the worst of ways. Yugi eyes Kaiba's cards, knowing full well both are Shrink and Crush Card Virus. With that setup, he'll infect not only Jonouchi's hand, field and deck but also Ichigo's.

''Okay this is going help. I summon Red-Eyes Wyvern!'' Jonouchi proceeds, summoning a teenage form of Red-Eyes Black Dragon except it had no arm limbs and just arm wings.

Red-Eyes Wyvern Lvl 4 ATK: 1800 DEF: 1200

''Battle! Red-Eyes Wyvern, attack Kaiba's monster!'' Jonouchi orders as his wyvern starts charging a sphere of fiery energy in its mouth, locking it at Kaiba's Ryu-Kishin Powered. Seto sees this and suddenly starts laughing, confusing Jonouchi pretty off.

''Hahaha! You really are an idiot.'' Kaiba said smirking just as he reveals his first set card, swinging his free arm to its direction. ''First I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Shrink and target my Ryu-Kishin Powered, halving its ATK.''

Ryu-Kishin howled as its ATK dropped at 800ATK. Jonouchi was more confused, not getting Kaiba's strategy although he had to admit he's seen it before. ''This looks very familiar.''

''Wait for it.'' Anzu mutters, certain the next card Kaiba will likely activate will make Jonouchi remember.

''And next I activate the Trap, Crush Card Virus!'' Kaiba follows, revealing his second set card as Jonouchi widens his eyes surprised. ''W-WHAT?!''

''There it is.'' Anzu mutters again, sweat dropping as she wished it wasn't that card.

Kaiba smirks almost too amused, not thinking he was more of an idiot to not see this coming and really, he should have. He then explains as his trap infects Ryu-Kishin with a virus, destroying it as the virus was coming towards Jonouchi and Ichigo. ''Now I release my weaken Ryu-Kishin Powered to not only destroy your dragon but every monster in your hand with 1500ATK or higher and next you must send 3 monsters of higher ATK from your Deck. And the same includes you with the pigtails.''

Ichigo groans upset as Jonouchi rubs his head hard, not believing he missed up on something so obvious like this. He shouts overwhelmed. ''HOW COULD I FORGET THIS IS THE SAME SETUP?!''

''THIS ALREADY HAPPEN BEFORE!'' Honda, Otogi and Anzu shouted in union as Yugi and Shizuka sweat dropped in the corner. Jonouchi gives them a look, starting to realize they may be right.

''Hahaha! You're even more pathetic than I imagine it mutt. And here I thought you've become a better-'' Kaiba was saying, more than amused as his trap will once again leave the idiot with no high ATK monsters… as suddenly his Crush Card Virus hologram card shattered into pieces. The others blinked with a ''WTF'' expression as did Mokuba. Seto eyes it, his pupils shaken as that doesn't just happen as his viruses all vanished before they touched his opponents' field.

''W-what was that?'' Kaiba questions with a dazed tone, getting angry as he turns furious at Jonouchi demanding. ''Did you do that?! Explain punk!''

Jonouchi backed away a bit not liking to see the rich boy furious with those eyes, saying. ''No! I didn't.''

''It was me.'' Raising her hand, Ichigo revealed herself being the one. Kaiba glares at her puzzled, not possible that it was her. The redhead pigtail giggles, explaining it as one of her set card were flipped open. ''I activated my Trap, well, Counter Trap, Counter of Love!''

Kaiba glances over to the opened trap, showing the image of Love Dragon LV1 sacrificing herself to her owner to protect her from the impact of Meteor of Destruction.

''By releasing my Love Dragon LV1, I negated Crush Card Virus' effect meaning well, its effect was negated Nya.'' Ichigo informs what her trap was able to do, activating it before Kaiba's trap triggers.

However that wasn't the bad thing with his trap negated as Kaiba realized it too muttering. ''But that means...''

Jonouchi blinks, noticing Red-Eyes Wyvern is still charging its attack, staring now at Kaiba with an empty field. The blond-headed slowly firms a smirk, shouting loudly at his dragon to attack. ''HIT HIM HARD WYVERN! ATTACK KAIBA DIRECTLY!''

Red-Eyes Wyvern fires its fireball, hitting Kaiba directly as the flames engulfed him. Everyone was amazed as his Life Points took 1800 of damage.

Kaiba groans, swinging his arm as the flames vanished. He looked furious, not possible that he just took that attack. ''That did not happening!''

Ichigo smiled as she said as the spirit of her egg dragon appears. ''It kinda did. And next my trap lets me Level-Up the Tribute Love Dragon LV1 into Love Dragon LV2!''

Emerging from the spirit egg glowing, materialized a little baby pink scaled dragon with large beautiful emerald eyes appeared and she was still inside her half hatched egg and the other half was over her head. Ichigo giggles as her evolved dragon rests besides her in Defense Position.

Love Dragon LV2 Lvl 2 ATK: 500 DEF: 800

''Another one of those monsters but…?'' Kenzan utters, no doubt it was that type of monsters turning to Manjoume. The Thunder nods, confirming it. ''So she does use LV monsters then.''

Edo watched, never seeing these monsters before, only hearing of them but never learned what they do. So far they're just LV monsters but there must be more.

''I set 1 card facedown and end my turn.'' Jonouchi sets a Spell/Trap card behind his black wyvern, ending his turn.

Duel Screen: Turn 4_ Jonouchi: 4000LP H: 4 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 6200LP H: 3

Kaiba scoffs at his development, clinching his hands crossly.

''My card... negated?'' He mutters, never had he been humiliated to see his strongest trap just stopped in its track. Not by Yugi, or Atem, or the moron… but this girl before her; she insulted his combo. He snapped slightly enraged, eyeing Ichigo with a sinister angry glare. ''UNFORGIVABLE!''

Ichigo didn't show fear; her feet did that for her shivering. Mokuba gulps, rarely seeing his brother angry but when he is; that person he's furious towards should run away. ''Nii-san is angry now.''

''My turn, DRAW!'' Kaiba shouts, drawing his top card. He eyes it as he calms down, smirking.

''I activate the spell, Trade-In! Now I discard my Level 8 Blue-Eyes White Dragon to draw 2 cards.'' Seto plays his spell, discarding his white dragon from his hand to draw 2 additional cards.

''Blue-Eyes? But why would-'' Jonouchi questions not sure at first until he realized it with widen eyes. Kaiba smirks holding the card the blond-headed duelist guessed and uses it. ''I next activate the spell, Monster Reborn! Now I can Special Summon a monster from either player's Graveyard!''

Yugi figured as much as the spell shines a ray of light over Kaiba's field.

''Appear, my embodiment and pride! Blue-Eyes White Dragon!'' Seto calls upon as a bright light forms around his field and emerges his powerful white dragon with blue eyes, roaring against its foes.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Lvl 8 ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500

''Blue-Eyes at a time like this.'' Mai utters, a little surprised to expect one so fast. Kaiba was no doubt surprised his deck answered him after his pride was insulted. He eyes that weak dragon on the cherry head's field. He had no concerns about destroying it even if she was lucky in stopping his trap. Getting rid of the moron was simple. Besides, LV monsters required time and cards and that's more than enough time for him.

''Battle! Blue-Eyes, destroy Red-Eyes Wyvern!'' Kaiba orders, entering his Battle Phase as his dragon lets out its destructive white electrical blast. ''Burst Stream of Destruction!''

The blast engulfs through and tears Jonouchi's black dragon, destroying it instantly. Jonouchi braces as he took 1200LP of damage.

''Not good. With Blue-Eyes on the field, Jonouchi is in big problem.'' Honda said unease gritting his teeth, knowing every time his friend duels Kaiba that it is always Blue-Eyes White Dragon that crushes Jonouchi.

''I set 1 card and end my turn.'' Kaiba finishes his turn, setting a facedown card in the right side of his dragon. He smirks, once again taking the lead.

Duel Screen: Turn 5_ Jonouchi: 2800LP H: 4 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 6200LP H: 2

''...'' Ichigo nervously stares at Kaiba's Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Her Love Dragon LV2 shivers as the white dragon snores at the pink dragon which panicked behind Ichigo. She gulps, her hands shaking.

''Hey Momomiya!'' Jonouchi shouts to her, getting her attention. She snaps, nervously turning to him with a frightening look in her eyes. He knew that look too well. He knows he got to give her the courage to move, telling her smiling. ''It's your turn.''

Ichigo eyes him surprised, breathing in and smiles. ''R-right.''

She eyes her opponent and his dragon, knowing she can't fear it. Yugi fought three of them, then all three together, then a shiner version of itself and still beaten them all. If he could do it, then someone like her who believes in her cards can too. She can try!

''My turn, draw Nya!'' Ichigo smiled drawing her card. She eyes it as her small pink dragon glows brightly. ''I activate Love Dragon LV2's effect. I can send it to the Graveyard and evolve my dragon Nya!''

Her dragon vanish becoming sparks of energy as Ichigo bows smiling. ''Now say hello, Love Dragon LV3!''

The baby dragon evolves into a little kid version of herself with her top half of her egg but still uses the bottom half as a diaper and had very small wings.

Love Dragon LV3 Lvl 3 ATK: 1000 DEF: 1200

Kaiba glared annoyed by the appearance of another weak dragon. Suddenly LV3 pulls out a spark of energy from inside its egg, throwing it over Ichigo's deck as it glows.

''Love Dragon LV3's effect when she's summoned lets me draw 1 card!'' Ichigo explains, drawing 1 more card from her Deck. She eyes it and summons another monster. ''I summon Cat Hunter Nya!''

She summons his fateful scarred left eye black cat, carrying a small sword on its mouth appears beside her.

Cat Hunter Lvl 4 ATK: 1800 DEF: 800

''When I control a Cat monster, I can Special Summon this card from my hand.'' Ichigo adds, holding another monster card as she calls upon her. ''Now come out my friendly kitty, Assist Kitty!''

There appeared a brownish, dark striped kitty with adorable purple eyes, wearing a simple cute uniform while carrying a large ball of yarn behind its back.

Assist Kitty Lvl 4 ATK: 900 DEF: 1600

''Battle Nya! Cat Hunter, attack Blue-Eyes White Dragon!'' Ichigo commands smiling as her hunting cat glances at the white dragon. Kaiba sees this surprised… and began laughing out of humor. ''Hahaha! That's adorable. You're going to attack with that monster? Against my Blue-Eyes?''

Jonouchi also thought that it was crazy too. Ichigo just smiled, going to surprise the jerk head on. She then says excitedly. ''Exactly Nya! And at this time, both Cat Hunter and Assist Kitty's effect activate!''

Kaiba now startles actually concern. There couldn't be a way mere cats could ever defeat his dragon.

''Cat Hunter gains 400 ATK when she battles an opponent's monster until the end of the Battle Phase.'' Ichigo informs her opponent her attacking cat's effect, raising at 2200ATK, as her other cat removes the yarn and plays with it. Kaiba glares annoyed until the yarn had a thread connected around the younger cat and then pulled another, wrapping it around the other cat. Once both were linked, a strong source of energy builds up around Cat Hunter, tightening its blade.

''Plus Assist Kitty's effect increases Cat Hunter by its ATK when it battles another monster during my Battle Phase by decrease its own ATK until the End Phase.'' Ichigo adds still smiling confident as her stronger cat monster growls, now having 3100ATK. The others except Yugi and Anzu stared amazed as Ichigo's monster surpassed Kaiba's Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

''Now that monster is higher than Blue-Eyes!'' Danny states actually looking forward to this as Seto stares actually shocked.

''Go get that dragon! Quick Slash!'' Ichigo orders as her hunting cat pounces over Blue-Eyes, looking down at it before diving at it with both blade and claws forward.

Seto stares angrily, not going to allow some feline to destroy his mighty white dragon.

''As if! I activate the Continuous Trap, Shadow Spell!'' The Blue-Eyes duelist immediately counters, revealing his set card as a dozen dark chains entangled Ichigo's monster. Ichigo panics seeing this as Kaiba stated in a smug expression. ''This trap not only chains your monster from attacking but decreases its ATK by 700.''

Cat Hunter growls as her ATK dropped at 2400, not able to move as Blue-Eyes roars wanting to destroy it. The others watched not as surprised this happened.

''Man this guy is still this strong even after Yugi beaten him.'' Danny said annoyed, not believing that the guy is still unstoppable even now.

''Hahaha! So much for your big push.'' Kaiba laughs, mocking Ichigo as he'll destroy in his following turn. Ichigo glares not discourage just as Jonouchi shouts, opening his set card. ''Chain! Reverse Trap open, Psychic Shockwave!''

Kaiba startles up again, seeing a new trap he hasn't seen before from the mutt. Jonouchi smirks, rubbing his nose as he has been planning for this stating. ''Hate to disappoint you Kaiba but I'm here too! When my opponent activates a Trap card, I can discard a Spell or Trap card from hand and next I can Special Summon a Level 6 DARK Machine-Type from my Deck.''

He discards Polymerization as a card glows in his deck, pulling it out and summons it over his Monster Zone. ''Come out, Jinzo!''

There appeared the psychic-powered android to the field, his goggle-like eyes glow red with his arms crossed over.

Jinzo Lvl 6 ATK: 2400 DEF: 1500

Seto glances annoyed as Mai smiled at this played as well as everyone else.

''Excellent move Jonouchi-san!'' Judai shouts smirking, expecting no less from him. Jonouchi grins pretty confident, adding. ''Jinzo has the effect to negate all Trap cards and can't be activated.''

''That means my Shadow Spell-'' Seto utters as Jinzo scans the field for all traps with Trap Search and once it spotted Kaiba's trap, it fires twin beams from its eyes, negating it. The chains lost their power, falling down useless as Cat Hunter growls, locking its eyes at Blue-Eyes with 3100ATK again.

''Charge forward Cat Hunter!'' Ichigo commands once again waving her arm as her cat dives and dashes through Blue-Eyes. Seto stared shaken, watching as his white dragon had two claw slashes and a deep sword wound. The dragon tried to roar but instead exploded upon Kaiba, bracing his monster's destruction as he took 100LP of damage.

Everyone cheered amazed by that play from both Ichigo and Jonouchi. Yugi smiled, seeing how well the two are able to side their difference and really be a strong team.

''When Cat Hunter destroys a monster by battle, she can attack again Nya.'' Ichigo adds smirking, now able to have her monster attack twice. ''Attack Kaiba-Baka directly! Double Quick Slash!''

Cat Hunter glares at Kaiba now without any monster as it bounces and starts slashing him multiple times. Jonouchi laughs at this, finally, not him getting beaten up.

Kaiba managed to kick the cat away, groaning as he wipes the dirt off his face. His Life Points dropped again, taking 3100LP of damage.

''Ichigo is wow.'' Danny admits, pretty shaken by how good of a duelist she just became. It was like she was Yugi up there, smiling as if this was a fun match. He coughs, not wanting to admit anything as she is having help adding. ''I mean Jonouchi is helping her but still, wow.''

Yugi smiles softly, silent, thinking the same way. They both grew, a lot.

''I end my turn Nya.'' Ichigo finishes her turn. Cat Hunter dropped back at 1800ATK.

Ichigo has made a huge leap over Kaiba with Jonouchi's help but can the two beat him?


Commercial Break:

Ichigo: For friendship and love, we will prevail over pride Nya!

Kaiba: I will crush any love in your heart with the power of true dragons!


The duel proceeds as Kaiba became ever more furious by the sight of having his Blue-Eyes White Dragon defeated by a pest like this girl. She's nobody, an insult to be pushed by her.

Duel Screen: Turn 6_ Jonouchi: 2800LP H: 3 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 3000LP H: 2

Mokuba stared not believing that his older brother is actually losing. He had 8000LP from the start and now he has a mere 3000 left. This wasn't possible for Jonouchi and the new girl to be pushing his brother like this. It didn't felt real.

Kaiba questioned the same thing, clinching his fist angrily.

''Unacceptable. How could I be losing this much Life Points by a mutt and this pigtail?'' He said to himself, his eyes shaking furious at the sight of this. It was a mockery; it was a disgrace to his superior might. He wouldn't allow this!

''No! I will not accept this defeat! Not by a long shot! I won't allow any to step over my pride!'' Kaiba shouted furious, entering his turn. ''My turn, draw!''

He draws, eyeing his card as he immediately plays it. ''I summon Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands!''

There appeared an angry, grey Buddhist deity with multiple arms all over its body.

Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands Lvl 4 ATK: 1400 DEF: 1000

''When this card is either Normal or Flip Summoned, I can add a Ritual Spell or a Ritual Monster from my Deck to my hand.'' Kaiba explained adding the requiring card he needed as he activates it. ''I activate the Ritual Spell, White Dragon Ritual!''

Jonouchi gulps not liking this as were the others.

''By releasing my Level 4 Manju, I have all the requirements to commence the ritual.'' Seto stated as Manju vanishes for the ritual as clouds surround above him. ''Ritual Summon! Now appear, Paladin of White Dragon!''

From the clouds descended a white armored dragon rider, riding his white dragon beside Kaiba.

Paladin of White Dragon Lvl 4 ATK: 1900 DEF: 1200

''I activate Paladin of White Dragon's effect, releasing itself to Special Summon my white dragon!'' Seto announces as his dragon rider vanishes as a card pops out from his deck. ''Now appear my embodiment and pride once again, Blue-Eyes White Dragon!''

With a mighty roar and force, appeared a second Blue-Eyes White Dragon on his field in all of its almighty presence.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Lvl 8 ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500

''Another Blue-Eyes White Dragon?!'' Danny utters, not expecting he would recover and summon another of those dragons just as Ichigo defeated one. ''You got to be joking with me?!''

Jonouchi stares not liking this but at the least Blue-Eyes can't attack this turn.

''Blue-Eyes White Dragon cannot attack due to Paladin of White Dragon's effect but it won't matter.'' Kaiba pointed that out, not at all bother as he proceeds, playing another card in his Spell and Trap Card Zone. ''I activate the spell, Card of Demise!''

Ichigo panics as she knew what that spell can do after seeing it a hundred times.

''Now I draw until I have 5 cards.'' Kaiba explains, drawing his 5 cards. He eyes his hand and grins at the break he got, playing another spell. ''Next I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Silver's Cry! I can now Special Summon a Normal Dragon-Type monster from my Graveyard to the field.''

Yugi stares calmly as he has a bad feeling what Kaiba might try doing soon.

''Appear once again my soul and pride, Blue-Eyes White Dragon!'' Kaiba declares as his first Blue-Eyes revived back to the field.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Lvl 8 ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500

''There's two now Nya.'' Ichigo said pretty scared now, not liking the faces on those dragons. Kaiba smirks, adding with a calm composure holding up a card with two fingers. ''That should be the least of your concerns. I now activate the spell, Polymerization!''

Jonouchi and Ichigo widen their eyes as the others did too except Yugi, seeing this coming as did Atem and Judai.

''I fuse my 2 Blue-Eyes White Dragons along with the third Blue-Eyes from my hand.'' Kaiba announces his third Blue-Eyes White Dragon appeared on his field. All three flew up to the sky, collided upon the others as they began merging into the ultimate beast.

''Fusion Summon! Appear, my strongest servant! Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!'' Seto calls upon as descends his three-headed white dragon, roaring towards its foes.

Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon Lvl 12 ATK: 4500 DEF: 3800

''Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon now?'' Honda utters not believing Kaiba would go as far as summon that monster. Otogi nodded gulping. Judai smirks, actually getting more excited saying. ''Kaiba-san really is more than serious now.''

Asuka eyes him, sighing that he would like to face that pressure again. She was worry about Ichigo, seeing how her legs were shaking and having that frightened nervous expression.

''Wahahaha! Battle! Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, destroy Jinzo!'' Kaiba laughs, making his command. Jonouchi gulps as the ultimate dragon locks its eyes at his android, charging up its three-way attack.

''Ultimate Burst!'' The Blue-Eyes duelist orders as his dragon fired its tri-mouth blast, instantly vaporizing Jinzo into nothing. Jonouchi yells, sent off his feet as he lands pretty hurt there. His Life Points dropped, taking 2100LP of damage.

''Why destroy Nii-san's monster?'' Shizuka questioned not sure if Kaiba really didn't like her brother or really didn't like him at all. Yugi knew why explaining. ''So then Kaiba-kun can use his traps as well as everyone else.''

Mai had to admit it would be the better move that and Kaiba wouldn't attack Ichigo yet. He knew he could easily destroy the beginner if he gets rid of the other. It made the perfect sense.

''I set 2 cards facedown. Turn end.'' Kaiba ends his turn, setting 2 Spell/Trap cards on the left and right side of his ultimate dragon.

Duel Screen: Turn 7_ Jonouchi: 700LP H: 3 & Ichigo: 4000LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 3000LP H: 0

Jonouchi didn't like this position not one bit. He had no monsters on his field and Kaiba has one of his strongest monsters on his side.

''This is very bad for me. I don't even know how to beat Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon.'' He admitted mentally, not liking his chance. He never could beat Kaiba not once but… he knew he can do it. He believed in himself. He can either throw the towel or give it his all and his gut liked the second option. ''But I got to try. I will beat Kaiba and make him regret ever calling me a loser of a duelist.''

He nods, going to go that mile and prove he can win, no matter what.

''My turn, draw!'' Jonouchi declares, drawing his top card. He eyes it and smiles; his deck also wants to go that other mile too.

(Now Playing OST… Claw of Hermos from Yu-Gi-Oh! DM *even if Hermos is not involved*)

''I activate the spell, Pot of Greed, drawing me 2 cards.'' Jonouchi starts with, drawing 2 cards. He eyes his good hand, getting more than confident now.

''I activate the spell, Unexpected Dai!'' Jonouchi proceeds, activating a new spell from his hand. ''When I control no monsters, I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from my Deck.''

A card pops out from his deck, pulling it as he calls upon it. ''I need you, Baby Dragon!''

Soon appears the yellow scaled large yet still infant dragon.

Baby Dragon Lvl 3 ATK: 1200 DEF: 700

''Next I summon Time Wizard!'' Jonouchi adds, summoning his faithful clock-like spellcaster to the field.

Time Wizard Lvl 2 ATK: 500 DEF: 400

Kaiba glares annoyed, expecting the mutt's worthy yet still pathetic new Red-Eyes monster but instead he summons these two to use the same stupid combo he does.

''So you're going to try that pathetic Time Roulette stunt.'' Kaiba said, already seeing this before and not at all impressed. Jonouchi just smirked, going to give the rich boy a big surprise stating. ''I won't need to with this card. I activate the spell, Time Magic!''

Kaiba became surprised as were almost everyone as Jonouchi plays a new spell. The spell appears on his field, showing the image of Time Wizard using its Time Roulette, aging Baby Dragon as the silhouette of Thousand Dragon behind it.

''By controlling both Baby Dragon and Time Wizard, I release both monsters and next I can Special Summon Thousand Dragon from my Fusion Deck.'' Jonouchi explains his spell as Time Wizard's wand already went past Time Roulette and activated Time Magic, changing time and space on the field aging everything. Baby Dragon roars, aging as did Blue-Eyes Ultimate, growing extremely odd.

''Grow up, Thousand Dragon!'' Jonouchi calls upon as both his monsters vanished as the mighty Thousand Dragon takes their place.

Thousand Dragon Lvl 7 ATK: 2400 DEF: 2000

''Next the ATK of all monsters my opponent controls is reduce to 0 with any face-up card's effect negated!'' Jonouchi adds firm, pointing it at Kaiba as his ultimate dragon now had 0ATK, reduced to nothing but breaded old three-headed dragon.

Ichigo whistles pretty amazed, congratulating the blond-headed. ''Nice job Baka!''

''I'll take that as a compliment.'' Jonouchi replied not glad but fine, sweat dropping. He didn't care as he had Kaiba where he wanted him.

Mokuba looked more than worry, not possible to see one of his mightiest monsters reduce to dying by a mere breeze. Not only that but he'll take major damage. If he doesn't do anything then Seto will lose.

''Battle! Thousand Dragon, blow away Kaiba's Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!'' Jonouchi orders lifting his fist tight as his ancient dragon takes a deep breath in and unleashes a blast from its nostrils. ''Thousand Nose Breath!''

Ichigo found that disgusting, trying to ignore it as the blast was coming at Kaiba. He stares it down, not going to allow this go, triggering his set card.

''Reverse Trap open, Attack Guidance Armor!'' Kaiba smirks, activating his trap as Jonouchi panics not liking it cursing. ''Crap.''

Suddenly a demonic armor appeared, wearing around Cat Hunter who growls not able to move out of it.

''I now redirect your dragon's attack to the girl's weak cat.'' Kaiba stated smirking as Thousand Dragon's nose breath attack was redirected to Ichigo's monster. Jonouchi panics, not meaning that shouting. ''Momomiya!''

Ichigo panics as Cat Hunter's effect still triggered, getting a 400ATK boost but far less to take on Thousand Dragon's attack, vaporizing the cat. Ichigo groans bracing her poor monster's destruction, answering. ''I'm fine Nya. Just sad about Cat Hunter Nya.''

She took 200LP of damage but nothing that bad in her condition. Jonouchi sighed, relieve but it didn't change their condition. At the moment, he was fine. Kaiba had no cards and a very old Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon that even any of Ichigo's monsters can beat in her next turn. They had this but knowing Kaiba, you can never be so sure.

Jonouchi enters his Main Phase 2, proclaiming as he sets 2 facedown cards. ''I set 2 cards facedown. Turn end.''

He had a set field, ready for anything as he shouts at the Blue-Eyes duelist. ''Bring your worse Kaiba! I got you this time!''

(End of Soundtrack)

Duel Screen: Turn 8_ Jonouchi: 700LP H: 0 & Ichigo: 3800LP H: 3 / Kaiba: 3000LP H: 0

Kaiba scoffs, not at all worry. He's been in worst. Even if he can't attack with his ultimate dragon, he had other opinions.

''If you insist. My turn, draw!'' Kaiba declares, drawing his top card as the countdown of Card of Demise triggers down to 1.

Number of turns since Card of Demise was activated: 1

He eyes his card and chuckles so little menacingly.

''First I activate the spell, Pot of Greed! I now draw 2 cards.'' Seto begins surprising Jonouchi that he drew the same spell card too.

He drew his two cards and suddenly, with a twisted grin began laughing. Jonouchi or the others didn't like it one bit.

(Now Playing OST… Fang of Critias from Yu-Gi-Oh! DM *even if Critias is not involved*)

''I'll ask you again if you want me to bring my worst mutt and I have my respond right here. I activate the spell, Double Exchange!'' Kaiba announces playing a new spell that showed the monsters of Soul Exchange except they multiple into 3 each. Suddenly the old Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon glowed as it began to duplicate itself.

''With this spell, I can Special Summon 2 Copy Tokens with the current ATK as Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!'' The Blue-Eyes duelist informs what his spell has done as two more identical copies of his ultimate dragon appeared in the same state and form.

Copy Token (x2) Lvl 12 ATK: 0 (?) DEF: 0 (?)

Yugi stares, no doubt knowing what Kaiba has plan for those monsters.

''I now release all three of my monsters!'' Kaiba declares as his three monsters vanished just as multiple strikes of blue lightning suddenly flashes down behind him. ''Respond to my power, demon of power! Now descend, Blue Demon the Torment Dragon!''

From a massive burst of blue light appeared the muscled built blue dragon behind Kaiba as he laughed evilly. Ichigo shivers as did Jonouchi, not expecting that monster.

Blue Demon the Torment Dragon Lvl 12 ATK: 5000 DEF: 4500

''To think a worm like you forced me to summon my second strongest dragon'' Seto announced furious with a less aggressive tone, his arms crossed with his demonic giant blue dragon breathing smoke from its mouth.

Jonouchi stares at it; no doubt he had no chance against that monster so he had to try something fast. He still had one card he hopes can do the job, triggering it as he shouted. ''Too bad he's not staying around! I activate the Trap, Bottomless Trap Hole!''

Suddenly the ground below Blue Demon opens up, pulling the dragon into its everlasting drop.

''Now I destroy and banish your dragon with over 1500ATK.'' Jonouchi stated as his trap was going to settle this… until Kaiba starts laughing of humor. Jonouchi blinked confused as did Ichigo as suddenly the blue dragon unleashes a roar as the trap suddenly shattered and the hole vanished. The blond-headed stares pretty shaken, not sure what just happened. The others were the same as Yugi stares, knowing what happened.

''Blue Demon cannot be destroyed by card effects meaning your trap is useless.'' Kaiba stated firm, smirking as the mutt's probably strongest play was futile against his dragon. Even if he drew Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon, it would be the same result. He next move his free hand over his other set card as it opens up announcing. ''I now reveal and activate my Continuous Trap Card, Final Attack Order! And with it, I switch all Defense Position monsters into Attack Position.''

Suddenly Love Dragon LV3 and Assist Kitty were forced into Attack Position, both scared at Blue Demon's glare. Jonouchi groans upset, seeing why Kaiba choice to destroy Jinzo first then.

''Next I activate Blue Demon's effect, banishing 3 monsters in my Graveyard to half the ATK of all of your monsters and their effects are negated.'' Seto proceeds, using his dragon's effect as the dragon lift and slam its left fist on the ground, creating a powerful electrical blue wave that struck every other monster on the field. ''Torment Quake!''

Ichigo and Jonouchi's monsters growl in pain as their ATK were cut in halve. Now both were in a position to be OTK at any moment. Kaiba had them both, knowing he can get rid of the mutt now but since he can get rid of either one now; he knew the annoying pigtail girl would lose instantly. She had it coming for all the insults she's played against him in this duel.

''Battle! Settle this Blue Demon, destroy that stupid cat and end her!'' Kaiba made his decision, entering his Battle Phase as he points at both Ichigo and her weaken cat. Blue Demon roars as it targets Assist Kitty.

Ichigo shivers, eyeing her hand as she had a trap and one she should have set before but Jonouchi's other monsters would just prevent her from using her traps. Her hand shakes, not able to do anything.

''Oh no, I didn't even bother setting anything in my hand due to Jinzo. But even so, not even Mirror Force would help me or my set trap, not yet anyway but I might not get the chance.'' She said to herself mentally, actually afraid that even if she did set it, she'll lose. The red cherry head bit her lips softly, knowing that she'll lose. And the worst part besides proving she is a duelist is that she won't get to show everyone how strong Love Dragon really is.

The redhead pigtail eyes her hurt Love Dragon LV3. She closes her eyes sadden, trying to apologize to her monster.''Sorry Love Dragon, I guess I won't make it to use your true power.''

She actually wanted to cry but then opens her eyes, feeling something. She notices her dragon's tail flicking on her waist. Ichigo blushes, her soft brown eyes inspired by her friend as she smiles.''But at least we tried Nya! That's what counts!''

Love Dragon LV3 smiled but that changed when Kaiba stated laughing, overhearing this. He said still laughing, mocking her.''Haha! Talking to yourself now? It won't change anything, not even your defeat.''

Ichigo glares upset, staring unfazed by his cruel words as she replied with hope in her heart. ''I don't care Nya. I won't let you beat us not after how far I came close with my cards.''

Jonouchi looks at her, admitting that she did came close to someone of a real duelist. Seto, however, scoffs with a small smirk not in the same page.

''Whatever fantasy you can tell yourself as I wake you back to reality! Blue Demon!'' Kaiba orders serious as his giant blue dragon extends its right fist back, prepared to swing it at full force at Ichigo's weaken kitty. ''Torment Destruction Fist!''

Blue Demon swung that fist forward, ramming towards Ichigo's monster. The cherry head watched terrified, helpless to do anything. Jonouchi watched, not sure what he could do… but…

''If I don't do something, then Momomiya is-'' He told himself, not sure why he would do this but if she had better luck in beating Kaiba; she'll beat him for him.

''Reverse Trap open, Red-Eyes Pride!'' Jonouchi suddenly shouts, revealing his last set card that showed the image of Red-Eyes Black Dragon saving something from Meteor of Destruction. Ichigo snaps out from her fear as Kaiba glances over to the idiot.

''By sending a Red-Eyes monster with the closest ATK to Kaiba's Blue Demon from my Deck to the Graveyard, all damage Momomiya took is reduced to 0!'' Jonouchi informs what his trap does as Assist Kitty was instantly destroyed but Ichigo didn't take any damages, relief at least. He sent the card required by his card's effect, frowning a bit as he knew what came next.

Ichigo turns, wanting to thank him but Jonouchi adds actually upset. ''But then I take damage equal to half of that Red-Eyes' ATK. Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon has 2800ATK, which means I lose 1400LP.''

The redhead pigtail widens her eyes as his Life Points dropped 0. Kaiba glares annoyed, not believing he did that. Shizuka sighs, a little sad her brother lost but glad he helped a friend. Mai also saw that gesture he did but the girl was still a newbie; there's no way she could beat Kaiba.

(End of Soundtrack)

''Jonouchi, you stupid…!'' Ichigo began uttering upset until Jonouchi eyes her back just as upset. ''What?! You would have lost and let's face it, I wouldn't be able to beat Kaiba's dragon.''

The red cherry head quiets down, not thinking about it like that. She knew how much he wanted to beat Kaiba but if he's going to leave the rest to her; she wasn't sure how to express that. She formed a small smile, nodding. ''... Thank you.''

Jonouchi smiled too, knowing he didn't regret this. Kaiba chuckles as Ichigo glared serious at him, her chocolate brown eyes glancing at him.

''Hmph. So much for praising you for being a better duelist.'' He said to Jonouchi, now insulting him. Ichigo grits angrily at that comment, standing up for Jonouchi's sacrifice. ''He is Nya! He protected me.''

''He did, protecting a beginner.'' Seto applauded to her view, further mocking it. Ichigo narrows at him discourage as he added even more firm. ''Let me tell you a cruel fact about life: You will never reach the top with that kind of positive and weak attitude.''

Yugi stares silently at him, not thinking the same way. Mai oddly did, seeing Ichigo is too joyful in her dueling; barely a dueling spirit in her.

Kaiba lift up his fist, pointing it at Jonouchi saying. ''The mutt lost his only chance to become anything more than a trash of disappointment.''

Jonouchi glares. Sure he did, but he knew he wouldn't last with the condition he was in. Still… he did throw out what a duelist is meant to do but it didn't matter to him.

''All to protect you? You don't seem to get where you're standing on?'' Kaiba questions, almost puzzled and amused that the moron choice to save a newbie no less than an amateur from losing.

Ichigo began to hesitate in herself, looking around her. She wasn't in some place; she was in a place that only duelists can call a battlefield.

''You're dueling me, Seto Kaiba, one of the strongest duelists of this world. Why are you even here than to be a cheerleader for Yugi?'' The prideful duelist reminded her by chance she was too stupid to not realize where she was, having been more than annoyed by her and her admit to prove a foolish point that she and now the defeated mutt could have defeated him. ''You'll only waste my time and everyone else's.''

Ichigo lowers her eyes, her front hair covering them. Anzu stares upset by Kaiba's bully talking. She wanted to say something but Yugi rose his arm and tap her shoulder. She eyes him confused as he just stare calmly, almost telling her to not do anything yet.

''Turn end.'' Kaiba ends his turn, not having anything else to use this turn.

Duel Screen: Turn 9_ Jonouchi: 0LP H: 0 & Ichigo: 3800LP H: 4 / Kaiba: 3000LP H: 0

Jonouchi stared, now Ichigo's turn. If he didn't save her, no doubt Kaiba would get an extra turn and he'll lose, he wasn't sure but he wouldn't want to find that out.

Everyone watched as it seemed Ichigo lost the strength to fight, not even starting her turn. Yugi, however, knew better.

''Yea... you might be right.'' Ichigo began to speak, admitting what Kaiba said was right. He smirked, expected as much until the red cherry head lifts up her still determined eyes, placing a hand over her chest.

''But I like being a cheerleader of my own way too Nya! And I like this dorky children's card game Yugi-kun introduce in my life!'' She spoke as honest as the next person, not yet defeated. Kaiba groans annoyed, even more by that comment of Duel Monsters being a stupid geek game. Yugi smiled on that.

Ichigo had times of why she bothered learning this game if she's not as passionate as Yugi or the others; but… after seeing how much of a rush they have dueling; she wanted to try it. Heck even Erika duels so why not her. If she could try, then it was possible to enjoy this too. And when she saw more of dueling, she noticed how much people love playing the game not for only victory but to smile and have excitement. She wanted to try it.

And she also saw how others take this game serious like the man before her only cares about proving he's better period, even to someone like Yugi who's the exact opposite. She wanted to prove what Yugi believed; that dueling is meant to make fun than hate.

''That's more than a good reason to fight someone like you and prove the joy it brought others than someone who sees everything as a conquest!'' Ichigo added as Kaiba became angry at that comment. ''I believe in whom I am Nya and I will always believe in myself and what I love.''

Ichigo felt something, gasping as her Love Dragon LV3 was still on the field, flicking its tail at her. She smiled, nodding as she adds even more resolute with her dragon beside her. ''And I also believe in my Love Dragons! This is our first duel together and to be honest, we're all happy about it!''

''We?'' Kaiba questioned, not getting the subject of what she's referring about. Judai and Johan did as Winged Kuriboh and Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle, sensing a unique duel spirit beside Ichigo in the duel.

Ichigo smiled, realizing something about herself and her cards, not noticing it the first time she dueled Yugi. She now saw what he meant; her dueling style.

''I think I know what kind of dueling style I want to follow as a duelist and I'll walk down that path for as long as I believe in it.'' She says, smiling as she knew how to beat him. Kaiba stares angry, having more than enough from her nonsense.

''Here comes my last turn!'' Ichigo states, placing her draw hand over her deck. She needed just 1 card to settle this. Only then she'll know if she can be a true duelist. Her heart beats, feeling the pressure Yugi and the others feel dueling strong duelists. She smiled more, more than ready now.

''My turn...'' She begins saying, placing all she had as she utters out a word only an idiot like her could speak. She jumps up, drawing as her Love Dragon joins her. ''LOVE DRAW NYA!''

Everyone stared pretty much confused by that as Kaiba was frustrated. Yugi blushes sweat dropping, thinking Ichigo pushed it with that. The redhead pigtail lands on her feet with her dragon, eyeing the card she drew and a smile formed from looking at it. Kaiba did not like that look.

(Now Playing OST… Passionate Duelist from Yu-Gi-Oh! DM)

''I activate Love Dragon LV3's effect!'' Ichigo immediately shouts as her Love Dragon glows, evolving. ''Evolve even further, Love Dragon LV4!''

Her dragon evolves once more into a young teenage dragon with now sharp claws and a grown tailed along with small wings.

Love Dragon LV4 Lvl 4 ATK: 1500 DEF: 1600

Seto hisses, waving his arm as he stated. ''Summoning those weak dragons will not even touch the power of my Torment Dragon.''

Blue Demon growled more than insulted by the pathetic attempt. Love Dragon, however, glares back now as did Ichigo, both no longer going to be afraid of it for long.

''Guess we'll find out. I activate the spell, Love Joining!'' Ichigo proceeds, activating the spell she drew. Everyone stares confused by this new spell as it showed the image of a large pinkish, fiery heart-like cloud forms over the sky.

''I can Special Summon up to 3 Love Dragons from my Graveyard with a combine Level equal to or less than the Level of your strongest monster on your field.'' The red cherry head informs what her card could do, counting the Level of Kaiba's monster. ''Blue Demon is a Level 12 which means I can summon these friends Nya! So reappear, Love Dragons LV1, LV2 and LV3!''

Three heart-shaped clouds form as the three previous Love Dragons appeared along with LV4.

Love Dragon LV1 Lvl 1 ATK: 0 DEF: 500

Love Dragon LV2 Lvl 2 ATK: 500 DEF: 800

Love Dragon LV3 Lvl 3 ATK: 1000 DEF: 1200

Jonouchi was pretty amazed but Kaiba wasn't, finding it more annoyed as he said. ''Summoning more of your weak dragons can't even harm my strongest dragon regardless of your numbers.''

Ichigo winks giggling, still not finished flipping her set card. ''I'm not done. I activate my set trap, Rainbow Love!''

Kaiba startles as he watches all the Love Dragons gathered up together, combining their energies to create a rainbow to the heavens.

''I increase my Life Points by 1000 for each Love Dragon I control Nya!'' Ichigo explains smiling, feeling the worth of the rainbow across her body. Her Life Points soon began to shot up, shocking Kaiba for once. ''7800LP!''

The others were amazed as Anzu knew this was only the start.

''Tch, increase your Life Points all you want, my Torment Dragon is still the most powerful monster on the field! Nothing your deck has can ever beat Blue Demon.'' Kaiba reminded her as he still had a monster with 5000ATK. He doesn't care if he'll do at least 5000 of damage or under; he'll win eventually.

Ichigo frowns, closing her eyes. She didn't care how strong Kaiba's monster was as she had something stronger than that and her monsters share the same strength.

''... My Love Dragons; they have a strength that can beat your Blue Demon Nya! And that is their union, their Love and Fellowship!'' She begins stating, opening her eyes as they temporary glow pink for a second. ''And I will show you that difference between your power and my love Nya! I activate Love Dragon LV4's effect!''

Kaiba became alarm again as suddenly the older Love Dragon growls, beginning to fly above Ichigo's field. Soon the other Love Dragons began to glow brightly, all united in the same light.

''By sending my other three LV Love Dragons including Love Dragon LV4, I can Special Summon the monster that will win this duel not just for me, but for Jonouchi too!'' Ichigo tells her opponent smiling confident getting Kaiba's attention. Everyone watched as the other three Love Dragons began to fly and enter the older one. Love Dragon LV4 began to roar, instantly beginning to evolve.

''Please bring forth the light of hope! Let your love shine brighter than power alone!'' Ichigo begins chanting as her dragon grew inside the light, expanding. Kaiba braces as did Blue Demon. A card pops out from Ichigo's deck, grabbing it softly near her lips.

''Flap your lovely wings, Love Dragon LV8!'' Ichigo calls upon, kissing her card as she places it over the middle slot of her Monster Card Zone. Soon the light diminishes as a new monster appears beside Ichigo, almost guarding her.

The young teenager has evolved into a fully grown adult dragon with her wings shaped becoming more like the two sides of a heart and has gain a heart-shaped red gem over her chest. It roars, shining brightly its clear emerald colored eyes with its cruelly-like horns.

Love Dragon LV8 Lvl 8 ATK: 3000 DEF: 2300

Seto starts slightly shocked by the appearance of whatever this dragon was as the others were pretty amazed. Even Mai had to admit it regardless of its appearance.

''A-Amazing. So this is Momomiya's ace monster.'' Jonouchi utters stunned, not sure how to react by the monster. Judai yahoos excitedly, saying energetic. ''Awesome! That's some dragon!''

Anzu agreed, losing to that monster in the duel she had with Ichigo. She didn't even saw it coming as when it appeared with her low Life Points and Ichigo recovering all of her Life Points; she couldn't win.

Yugi smiled, seeing how beautiful and lovely Ichigo's monster is; almost like her.

Kaiba settles down, not worry as Blue Demon was still more than powerful against it stating. ''Hmph, a dragon that's still nowhere as strong as Blue Demon the Torment Dragon can't beat it!''

Mokuba agreed smirking, thinking the same. Manjoume stared, almost not certain about it by the way this monster was brought out. It was more unique even for a LV monster.

''I hate to disappoint you but it is Nya.'' Ichigo told Kaiba as she smiled pretty calmly. ''Love Dragon LV8 has the ability to increase her ATK between the differences of our Life Points as long as my Life Points are higher than yours.''

''What?!'' Kaiba questions as his pupils shrank by what she just told him. Suddenly Love Dragon LV8 roars as its heart-shaped gem glows brightly, engulfing its body.

''Love Growth!'' Ichigo shouts as her dragon began gaining massive energy between Ichigo's higher Life Points to the opponent's.

''Kaiba-kun has 3000LP while Ichigo-kun has 7800LP.'' Yugi reminded everyone astonished as Asuka added even more shocked. ''That's a total of 4800LP of difference.''

Blue Demon actually began to become scared as Love Dragon surpassed it.

''7800ATK?'' Kaiba utters, his eyes widened as it wasn't possible for a bunch of weak monsters to bring out a monster of this size and power. This was a sick joke.

''I activate Love Dragon LV8's effect by revealing a Love card in my hand.'' Ichigo proceed, using her dragon's other effect as she shows a card with the name Miracle Love! ''Now I gain 500LP.''

Her Life Points increased now at 8300LP. Ichigo smiled as she adds winking. ''Next Love Dragon LV8's effect decreases your Life Points by 500 as well Nya!''

The prideful duelist actually panics as his Life Points dropped at 2500LP. He was afraid, looking at the difference of their Life Points again. ''But that means-''

''Love Dragon LV8's ATK increases further!'' Ichigo finishes what he was saying as her Love Dragon LV8 roars again, its ATK now 8800.

Kaiba shakes by the ATK that dragon had, far surpassing Blue Demon in just size but also in his own Life Points. He had nothing left to use this turn and that was the worst feeling; losing to her!

''Battle! Love Dragon LV8, overcome the terror of Blue Demon the Torment Dragon and show your hopeful love!'' Ichigo declares raising her hand forward full of hope as her dragon roars. It takes up to the sky as she opens its mouth and immediately fired a blast that resembled Mew Ichigo's Ribbon Strawberry Surprise except in the form and shape of a dragon-shaped beam. ''LOVE BURST SURPRISE!''

The energy dragon consumes Blue Demon; slowly disintegrate it as Kaiba shouted not believing this, being consumed by the blast as well. ''AAAAW!''

(End of Soundtrack)

Duel Screen: Winners... Katsuya Jonouchi: 0LP & Ichigo Momomiya: 8300LP vs. Seto Kaiba: 0LP

Kaiba dropped on both knees puzzled if not dazed with small pupils by what has happened. Jonouchi felt the same breathing heavily. Ichigo drops on both knees, blushing red at what she just did.

Love Dragon LV8 lets out a roar before vanishing into sparks of light. The others stared just as confused while Yugi smiled just surprised.

(Now Playing OST… Duelist from Yu-Gi-Oh! DM)

''That didn't just happen right?'' Mai utters, questioning what she saw was an illusion. The others nodded as Danny blinked, actually wanting to say that was awesome but he's certain the others wouldn't know to reply. Anzu smiles, expecting just that.

''… I-I won?'' Ichigo finally asks, blinking as she checks the Duel Disk and show she still had her Life Points and Kaiba's was at 0. She stares empty, slowly but surely forming a smile. She gets up, hopping up multiple times shouting with joy. ''I WON NYA! I WON MY FIRST REAL COMPETITIVE DUEL NYA!''

Everyone sweat dropped but most smiled, even Jonouchi although he was nervous. Yugi smiled as she sees her hopping around, moving her arms up smiling.

''And best of all...'' Ichigo stops, grinning as she points her finger at the still dazed Seto. ''I BEAT KAIBA-BAKA! I BEAT YOU NYA WITH LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP!''

Kaiba starts twitching, trying to bottom his hatred and humiliation. This couldn't be possible. This must have been a bad dream. Mokuba gulps, not believing it either and that scared him.

Kaiba snaps, punching his fist onto the ground. Ichigo sweat drops unease, seeing him yelling in rage and defeat. ''This isn't possible! I will not accept this was even real!''

He punches the ground again, shaking with great hate that he actually lost to a newbie of all people and an annoying one no doubt.

''The Love Dragons are powerful LV monsters, probably more than my Armed Dragons.'' Manjoume said, staring slightly shaken by the fact that there are LV monsters that can heal the player's Life Points in such levels.

Yugi watched the cherry head smiling as she actually proven herself capable to stand on her feet. She trusted in herself the cards she cherished, smiling proud for her. He says mentally. ''You did it Ichigo-kun.''

Ichigo giggles, never feeling so amazing like how she did in that duel. She eyes her deck and knew if she could believe in her belief than she could beat anyone; even a man filled with nothing but pride.

''Enjoy the win but don't get ahead of yourself. Cockiness isn't your thing.'' Yugi told her, not wanting her to get overconfident just because she won that duel. It was one thing to achieve victory but it's another for her to get ahead of herself if she can beat anyone now.

Ichigo blushes, noticing her attitude. She didn't want to turn out like Kaiba and she knew she was still long ways before ever being as strong as Yugi. She won thanks to Jonouchi's sacrifice. This was just another step to ever be a real duelist and one to stand alone against Kaiba of all people.

''R-right, right! I know I can get even better, maybe more than you one day Nya.'' She said smirking, wanting to one day, maybe in the future, to duel Yugi and give him a challenge he never faced before. She wasn't sure why she felt like that but she wanted to show her growth with her all at him.

Yugi eyes her, a bit startle, forming a small smirk as he nods accepting that challenge. ''You'll never know unless you try.''

Ichigo giggles hearing that. She turns to Jonouchi and lifts her hand to him. Jonouchi blinks, certain she wants a high-5 from him.

''Jonouchi, thank you.'' The cherry head thanks him smiling, knowing without a second thought if he didn't protect her on that turn then she wouldn't have beaten Kaiba. It was their combine strength that they could beat him admitting. ''I wouldn't have won without your help, and I mean it.''

Jonouchi was actually stunned she said all that. True, maybe he wouldn't have beaten Kaiba alone or maybe this was a sign that he wasn't close yet. He knows one day he will but for now; he high fives her. ''Sure thing Momomiya. I mean I am the better duelist.''

Ichigo smiled, sweat dropping. She didn't want to say he wasn't, agreeing. ''You betcha.''

Mokuba walks up to his older brother, still seeing him completely defeated. He frowns, tapping on his shoulder. ''Nii-san, you alright?''

Seto suddenly gets up angrily, declaring serious. ''We're leaving!''

Mokuba gulps, nodding as his older brother turns narrowing at the tricolor head.

''Yugi, don't forget in 2 weeks you'll be battling that monster. You better not lose to him or so help me I will kill you!'' Kaiba threatens him, lifting his shaken fist at him. Yugi sweat drops, chuckling slightly nervous at the warning. Kaiba wasn't kidding, adding. ''And I mean it. You lose or don't show up in time and you'll regret it. Don't believe me, you shouldn't test me then.''

Yugi blinks actually scared, believing him now. He nods as he said in a calm, smiling tone. ''I'll win.''

Kaiba scoffed, turning his back as he was about to leave until he stops. He then swung his finger at Ichigo.

''And you, Momomiya!'' He began stating, glancing at the girl who demeaned his pride to a level that he can't allow again. He tells her, warning him with a sinister glare. ''Enjoy the taste of my defeat because this will not last. I swear it! You have insulted my pride and for that you will understand my wrath.''

Ichigo eyes him silently as Kaiba walks away with Mokuba, going to take their limo back to their home. She blinks pretty confused before she sighs sad for him. ''… Sour loser Nya.''

(End of Soundtrack)

Honda went up to Jonouchi, grabbing him by the neck. He tells him smiling. "Feeling happy now Jonouchi? You finally beaten Kaiba… or well helped out in Kaiba's defeat.''

Jonouchi didn't answer, actually scared. Honda blinks, trying to snap him. ''Jonouchi? You there?''

''… I'm terrified Momomiya might be better than me now.'' The blond-headed admit, staring the red cherry head that she might actually become stronger than him one day… and that was a scary thought.

Ichigo wasn't eve thinking that ahead; just smiling that she won and thanks to her friends and her cards.

A smile over her sweet face; Ichigo won her first serious duel against Kaiba thanks to Jonouchi's help. With her Love Dragons; she can take on the world. However… in serious manners, will Yugi be ready for his match against Dark Leader Dragon? And what might happen in between those 2 weeks? Only one way to find out!

To be continued

(ENDING 2: Genkai Battle by Jam Project from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX)

Here are the fanmade/anime cards that were used in this duel:

New Cards: _=Real Cards, *=Fanmade Cards that I or others/friends made up


Jonouchi's new cards:

_Unexpected Dai- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: When you control no monsters; Special Summon 1 Level 4 or below Normal Monster from your Deck.

*Time Magic- Type: Normal Spell Card

*By the time Konami decides to make a Spell that involves Time Wizard, it might be called either this or Time Roulette. Just calling it out... I was first!*

Effect: Activate this card while you control 1 ''Time Wizard'' and 1 ''Baby Dragon'' on your field; Tribute both monsters and next Special Summon 1 ''Thousand Dragon'' from your Fusion (Extra) Deck, ignoring summoning Conditions. Next the ATK of all face-up monsters your opponent controls become 0 and the effects of all face-up cards on their field is negated.

*Red-Eyes Pride- Type: Normal Trap Card

Effect: Activate this card when a player takes damage by battle or by a card effect; send 1 ''Red-Eyes'' monster with an ATK equal to or higher than the damage taken. That damage is reduced to 0 and next you take damage equal to half of the sent monster's original ATK. During your Standby Phase, Special Summon the sent monster to your field.


Kaiba's new cards:

_Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands- Lvl 4, ATK: 1400, DEF: 1000, ATT: LIGHT, Type: Fairy/Effect

Effect: When this card is Normal or Flip Summoned: You can add 1 Ritual Monster or 1 Ritual Spell Card from your Deck to your hand.

*Double Exchange- Type: Normal Spell Card

Effect: Target 1 face-up monster you control; Special Summon ''2 Copy Tokens'', with the same Type, Attribute, Level, ATK, and DEF as that target. They cannot attack directly and are destroyed during the End Phase.


Ichigo's new cards:

Note: Love Dragon LV1 has already been used in this Volume in Episode/Chapter 23

*Counter of Love!- Type: Counter Trap Card

Effect: When a Spell, Trap, or Monster card effect is activated while you control a "Love" monster: Tribute 1 LV "Love Dragon" monster; negate the activation and destroy it. Next Special Summon a LV ''Love Dragon'' monster that had the tributed monster's name in its text in your Deck to your side of the field, ignoring Special Summoning Condition. This effect can also be applied on Counter Trap Cards. The Special Summon monster must be a LV ''Love Dragon'' monster with a Level of +1 than the tributed monster.

*Love Dragon LV2- Lvl 2, ATK: 500, DEF: 800, ATT: LIGHT, Type: Dragon/Effect

Effect: If you control no monsters; this card can be Special Summoned from your hand or Graveyard to the field during your opponent's turn. This effect can be activated only once per turn. During your opponent's End Phase when this card was destroyed, Special Summon 1 ''Love Dragon LV1'' from your Graveyard. During your Standby Phase: You can send this face-up card to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Love Dragon LV3" from your hand or Deck.

*Love Dragon LV3- Lvl 3, ATK: 1000, DEF 1200, ATT: LIGHT, Type: Dragon/Effect

Effect: If this card was Special Summoned by the effects of ''Love Dragon LV2'', draw 1 card. This card cannot attack or be targeted by other card effects the turn you use this effect. When this card is destroyed by battle or by a card effect, Special Summon 1 ''Love Dragon LV1'' or ''Love Dragon LV2'' from your Graveyard to your side of the field with their effects negated. During your Standby Phase: You can send this face-up card to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Love Dragon LV4" from your hand, Deck or Graveyard.

*Assist Kitty- Lvl 4, ATK: 900, DEF: 1600, ATT: EARTH, Type: Beast/Effect

Effect: If you control a ''Cat'', ''Kitten'', or ''Kitty'' monster: You can Special Summon this card from your hand, also you cannot summon monsters for the rest of this turn. Once per turn, during your Battle Phase: You can select 1 other ''Cat'', ''Kitten'', or ''Kitty'' monster you control and until the end of the End Phase, this card's ATK becomes 0, and if it does, that monster gains ATK equal to the original ATK of this card.

*Love Dragon LV4- Lvl 4, ATK: 1500, DEF: 1600, ATT: LIGHT, Type: Dragon/Effect

Effect: If this card was Special Summoned by the effects of ''Love Dragon LV3'': when this card destroys an opponent's monster; draw 1 card. During your Standby Phase: You can send this face-up card to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Love Dragon LV5" from your hand or Deck. While you control ''Love Dragon LV1'', ''Love Dragon LV2'', and ''Love Dragon LV3'' on the field, you can send all those monsters and this card to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 ''Love Dragon LV8'' from your hand or Deck.

*Love Joining!- Type: Quick-Play Spell Card

Effect: Special Summon up to 3 LV ''Love Dragon'' monster(s) from your Graveyard that have a combine Level that is lower or equal to the Level of the higher ATK monster on your opponent's field. During the End Phase, destroy the monsters Special Summoned by this effect.

*Rainbow Love!- Type: Normal Trap Card

Effect: Increase your Life Points by 1000 for every face-up monster on your field that has ''Love Dragon'' in its name. The turn this card is activated, you take no damage until the End Phase.

*Miracle Love!- Type: Quick-Play Spell Card

*Shown only in the hand*

Effect: Activate when you have 2000 Life Points or less and have no monsters on your field; Special Summon 1 LV ''Love Dragon'' from your hand or Graveyard, ignoring Special Summoning Condition.


Card of the Day:

Ichigo's Signature Monster, the Loving Dragon:

*Love Dragon LV8- Lvl 8, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2300, ATT: LIGHT, Type: Dragon/Effect

Effect: Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned by the effects of ''Love Dragon LV4'' or ''Love Dragon LV7''. Once per turn; reveal a "Love" card from your hand or Field except this card, increase your Life Points by 500. Each time you gain Life Points, inflict 500 of damage to the opponent. While your Life Points are higher than your opponent's, this card gains ATK equal to the difference. During the End Phase, if this card destroyed a monster by battle this turn: You can send this face-up card to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Love Dragon LV9" from your hand or Deck. If this card is in your Graveyard during your next Standby Phase while you have 7 LV ''Love Dragon'' monsters with different names and Levels in your Graveyard while you control no monsters on your field; remove from play all LV ''Love Dragon'' monsters and Special Summon 1 ''Love Dragon LV12'' from your hand or Deck.


Thank you for another great episode. I thank those who are helping me get this story notice and enjoy it. For those who love it, please review my story and give me your opinions or thoughts to it.


Author's Note: Yes, Ichigo is a real duelist and even though she won over Kaiba... haha... she had help and I'll be fixing that and having her grow as a duelist of her own in the next Volume. Now the question is... how did you guys found of the Love Dragons? I wanted to make them LV because come on, when has it when we last got LV monsters? Plus I wanted to make one involving Life Points in such a level that I can see it being awesome using in the Meta. Have over 20000LP, yea, imagine that. Anyway, give off your opinions about it in the review or PM me. Thanks!


Next Time…

With the Semi-Finals of Battle City V3 over, Yugi and friends return back to their normal lives as Ichigo will face the greatest challenge in her life…

Yugi sweat drops: A picnic?

Ichigo nods nervously: This is scaring me Nya! This is a date I'm scared to go with Masaya-kun but I don't because he might not love me anymore after he learns the truth about me.

Yugi: I doubt you'll lose him over something like that.

Ichigo: WELL I AM AND YOU'RE GOING TO HELP ME… Because you're my friend.

Yugi sweat drops: Just don't make me do weird stuff and remember what you taught me Ichigo-kun, love is always Love regardless of appearance, form or shape.

Ichigo: … I hope it is.

Jonouchi stared bored of this: Can we move on? Next time in Yugioh! Dragon Knight Reborn: The Strength of Love! A Cat's Secret Reveal!

Ichigo gulps nervously: Please remember to read… enjoy… a-and review Nya!

Yugi sweat drops: As long as nobody mentions the curse, we're fine.

Jonouchi: Stop worrying! That elf guy won't show to Momomiya's date with- *Ichigo glares at him angrily as Kish was overhearing it with a grin* OH WHY ME! WHERE'S NARUTO WHO CAN SAY THESE STUFF?!