YuGiOh: RWBY Chronicles

by MaxGundam1998

Anna Yuno was just a normal girl who aimed to be a pro-duelist. She then had the fateful encounter with four special cards, known together as RWBY. She now fights an unknown force that threatens her world, and she must duel alongside her new partners to defend it. Go beyond the limit!

10. Chapter 8: Duelist, Knight, Spartan

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or Yu-Gi-Oh, and they both belong to their respective owners.

RWBY belongs to RoosterTeeth

Yu-Gi-Oh belongs to Konami

Heroes and Huntsmen will come together, and Zack will unite them!

There is a Notice at the bottom of this Chapter.

Yu-Gi-Oh: RWBY Chronicles

Chapter 8: The Duelist, the Knight, and the Spartan

(Neon High School)

School was about to start in thirty minutes, and some students were chatting with each other, while others were dueling on play mats. Basically, it was your everyday school day. What was different this time was that the students were talking about the new Huntress deck that was used by a red head, wearing a white jacket vest, a magenta shirt, and a black shorts. These cards were never heard of, nor were they ever recorded in duel monsters archives. Game creators from Industrial Illusions were interviewed, but they claimed that no one at the company ever created the cards. Everyone at the mall witness these cards in action, against the Igknight pendulum monsters, and they immediately took interest. The cards that were used were considered legal and real, meaning they weren't fake, and are now recorded within the database of duel monsters. Right now, the Huntress archetype was the biggest craze of the duel monsters community. Right now a group of students were discussing this. In Mr. Dachi's class, Anna's desk was surrounded by multiple students asking her about her mysterious deck. Due to the fact that team RWBY was from another dimension. Team RWBY was there as well watching Anna struggling to handle the group of students.

"Those are some interesting cards Anna. Where did you get them?"

"Can I see them?"

"How come you have such rare cards?"

"Well…you see…" Anna said, nervously.

Team RWBY just stared at Anna, who was struggling to get her words to form a sentence.

"Anna sure is having a hard time handling this." Blake said.

"I can understand her. Talking to a big group like that can be scary." Ruby said feeling sorry for Anna.

"Not everyone is perfect. Not even me." Weiss said.

"Quite humble of you Weiss." Blake said.

"Well, I suppose there is one thing left to do. I guess I should go give her some good old Yang socializing tips." Yang said, as she floated towards Anna.

RWB were curious and worried of what Yang had in mind. Yang then came close to Anna's right ear and whispered her advice into her ear. Upon hearing her advice, Anna nodded the first couple of times. After that, she then smiled innocently, and made her voice smooth.

"Well, a girl has her secrets. These cards just happen to pop up into my life one day. However, I can show you some cards, but no touching." Anna said, in a sly tone, as she wagged her right index finger in the air, with her right eye closed.

Zack just sat in silence as Anna almost sounded a bit like Yang, with his jaw hanging, and could only utter one word.

"Wow." Zack said, in shock.

The students were amazed at the cards they were seeing. The Synchro monsters caught most there attention.

"Hey Anna! I saw you duel yesterday! It was amazing!" A student said.

"Aw it was nothing. It's just me using the good old Yuno touch. Besides, I can't take all the glory. These girls here are totally hhhhoooooottttttt." Anna sung pointing down towards the synchro cards, as Yang whispered into her ear.

Most of the students were stunned by Anna's change in demeanor, but found it attractive at the same time. By now, Anna was now talking like a pro, as she felt more confident than her usual self. RWB just stared at Anna who is now starting to act a little bit like Yang. Somehow it was impressing of how Yang was helping Anna, but scary how she was starting to sound like her.

"Hey Ruby. Did Yang ever gave you this kind of advice before?" Blake asked.

"I think she did. But I was too embarrassed to do it." Ruby said, smiling nervously.

"I'm glad you were. The last thing I need is you acting like your sister. You're fine just the way you are. Maybe." Weiss said.

"Aw. Thanks Weiss. That's is one of the nicest things you said to me. Bring it in friend." Ruby said, smiling at her partner, preparing to hug her.

"Ruby. Let's just leave it at the compliment." Weiss said, gently pushing Ruby back.

"Fine." Ruby pouted.

"Although, should we be worried that Anna might turn into Yang?" Blake asked.

While Anna was talking to her classmates, Ethan was pretending to read a book to avoid attention and kept looking at Anna. Ever since yesterday, he has seen some strange things. A man using a dark crystal to make cards come to life, and make then obey him. A group of duelist that called themselves Grimm who hunt for these crystals. What's more, this group of duelists seem strange to him. As if they weren't meant to be here, and he would know.

"Anna Yuno. What secrets are you hiding?" Ethan thought.

Ethan decided to talk to Anna after school. Since it was a Friday, she probably wouldn't have many plans today. Just then Aibo Dachi came up to him and spoke to him.

"Uh Ethan." Aibo said.

"Yes Mr. Dachi?" Ethan asked.

"You do realize you're holding that book upside down, right?" Aibo asked.

Ethan then looked at his book, and indeed it was upside down. Without changing his serious expression, he then turned it around to its upright position.

"Thank you. This was not a waste of my time." Ethan said.

"No problem bud. Suggest you get ready for class then." Aibo said, as he pointed two fingers at him, as he smiled.

Aibo is not a normal teacher. He prefers to teach his class with vigor. What he did next was that he got up on his desk, and stood up straight. He then grabbed an Air Horn, and honked it five times. This made everyone in the class room jump up, except Ethan.

"ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! CLASS SHALL COMMENCE SHORTLY. I REPEAT: CLASS SHALL COMMENCE SHORTLY! PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR DESIGNATED SEATS AND PREPARE FOR EDUCATION! ON HANDS ON DESK! TO YOUR STUDY STATIONS POST HAST!" Aibo yelled, dramatically, like a military instructor.

"BE QUIET MR. DACHI!"

"S-sorry Professor Bell!" Aibo yelled, as he apologize for making noise. Again.

Team RWBY just stared at Aibo, stunned of what he did.

"That man is a teacher?" Weiss said.

"He looks fun." Ruby said, but unsure about him.

"I wonder how he teaches his class." Yang said.

"Anna and Zack have been his class for half a year. If he can keep his job, then he is really good, or this place doesn't have many teachers." Blake said.

"How did a guy like that got the job of teaching students?" Weiss asked.

Class proceeded as usual, and Weiss had her team pay attention, much to Ruby and Yang's dismay. Surprisingly to team RWBY, Mr. Dachi was actually a decent teacher, as he did his job properly and effectively. After class, more students came up to Anna talking to her. Thanks to Yang's advice she managed to survive. Just then Zack came up to Weiss.

"Hey Weiss I was wondering if you could do me a favor?" Zack said.

"Are you going to ask me out on a date?" Weiss asked sarcastically.

"What? No! I was going to ask if I could sign my little sister's Duel Monster's journal. I wanted to surprise her with a gift, and since she respected you, I figure your autograph would be a nice gift. Why in the world would you think I would date you?" Zack said.

Upon hearing this, Weiss was at a loss for words, as the answer she got was unexpected. She then regained her composure and began speaking.

"My…apologies Zack. It's just that most boys often only talk to me because of my name as a Schnee. But I'll gladly sign your sister's Journal." Weiss said grabbing a pen.

"No worries Weiss. Besides, you may be pretty, you don't exactly look like my type." Zack said, smiling.

"Glad to hear. But yet in a way, I feel offended." Weiss said.

"Weiss. Just let it go. It'll never happen." Zack said, as Weiss seem stunned.

"Did I just get rejected by Zack? Normally I would feel relieve, but for some reason. I just feel defeated for some reason." Weiss thought.

"Oh. Can you do me one more thing?" Zack asked.

"Well, I suppose it can't hurt. What is it?" Weiss asked.

"Can you sign my back?" Zack asked.

"ABSOLUTLY NOT!" Weiss yelled in anger.

"I'm just kidding. Learn how to take a joke. Anyway thanks for the signature." Zack said laughing.

Zack then got smacked on the head by Weiss with Mia's journal as she then stormed off towards Anna, feeling insulted.

"You can't blame her. Weiss has a lot of self-respect." Blake said, helping Zack up.

"Yeah. She doesn't take to jokes easily." Ruby said.

"I can see that." Zack said, as he held his head in pain.

After a while Anna and Zack exited the school. Weiss was still a peeve about what Zack pulled, even after he apologize multiple times. Anna was talking to Yang and thanking her for her advice.

"You're amazing Yang! You're tips of socializing really worked! I wish I was that outgoing." Anna said.

"What can I say? I'm pretty great." Yang said boasting.

"Come on Weiss! I said I was sorry." Zack said.

"I suppose I could forgive you this one time. But don't ever do something like that again." Weiss said, scolding Zack.

"Well. I guess I could tone it down a bit. Anyways, I got to jet! Later!" Zack said as he ran off.

"Bye Zack. Take care. WAIT! WATCH OUT FOR THE…" Anna was about to say but it was too late.

SMACK!

"…lamppost." Anna said, as she just saw Zack run into a lamppost, making contact with the left side of his face, since he wasn't looking forward.

Zack then slide down to the ground and fell then on his back.

"ZACK!" Anna yelled, worried for her friend

"That had to hurt." Yang said.

"Especially since he was running at full speed." Blake said.

"That's what he gets for being reckless." Weiss said, hiding her feelings of concern for him.

"I hope he's okay." Ruby said.

Upon reaching Zack, Anna saw that he had a red mark on his left cheek, and a minor scrap on his left arm. However, in an instant, he immediately got up and brushed it off. He then gave a thumbs up and made a toothy grin, while his eyes were close.

"I'm A-OK!" Zack said as if nothing happened.

"Don't worry me like that!" Anna yelled.

"Well see ya later. Got to pick up my sis." Zack said, as he took off again. Only this time looking forward.

"How did you ever become friends with that guy? I mean, if I were you, I would have walked away and ignored him." Weiss said.

"That's pretty cold Weiss. But still, the two of you are completely different. You're a bit shy at times, and he's energetic all the time." Yang said.

"This coming from the team of girls with completely different personalities?" Anna asked sarcastically.

"Fair enough." Blake said.

"Look guys. Zack may seem like a dense and reckless person. But in truth, it's just his way with tackling life's problems. Also, he just cares for anyone, who he views as a friend. His methods and views may not be the best, but he only does them to inspire others. Fun fact, he was the guy who helped me break out of my shell back then." Anna said, smiling, of everything Zack did.

"He did!? How did he do that?" Ruby asked.

"Let's just say he shared some of his energy with me. He's always trying to think of different, and crazy ways to solve life's problems." Anna said.

"Really? Can you give us an example?" Weiss asked.

"Well, there was this one time he saw this guy picking on a girl. I can't remember their names. It was when we were in middle school. You see, Zack confronted the bully and challenge him to a duel. Zack said he would surrender his deck if he lost." Anna said.

"But he won! Didn't he?" Ruby said, with confidence.

"Yeah. But barely. He was lucky that the roulette spider backfired on his opponent. Anyway, when the bully lost, what did you think Zack did?" Anna asked.

"Told the guy to get lost and never come back?" Ruby said.

"Walked away leaving him in defeat?" Weiss said.

"Told the guy to apologize to the girl and never come near her again?" Blake said.

"Asked the girl out on a date?" Yang said.

"Nope. He told the guy that he had to go out on a date with the girl he was picking on, and have a fun time, and he would go as his wingman." Anna said, remembering that day.

Anna's words echoed out for a bit, as what Zack did back then caught team RWBY completely off guard.

"HE HAD TO DO WHAT?!" Team RWBY screamed at the same time.

"Uh huh. Trust me, I was shocked too when I heard that demand. The girl tried to refuse the offer, but Zack manage to persuade her in going. The bully thought it was horrible, but he was lucky for Zack, Mr. Dachi came, and told him to respect his lost as a duelist. The next day, he took the two to a theme park, and surprisingly they had fun. But the highlight of all this was that Zack asked the guy, why was he bullying people. His response was that he didn't know why, but he just felt lost. Zack then told him, that the best way to get on track is to have friends that you can laugh and have fun with, because they are the best maps in life. The guy didn't had many friend, and girl actually understood him, because she felt the same loneliness as well. To be honest, I almost teared up at the end. At the end of the day, the two of them became friends, and eventually, they are now a couple, and it was all thanks to Zack." Anna said, finishing the story.

Team RWBY was shocked of what Zack decided to do. He turned the enemy of another person, into their friend. It shocked them even more when they heard the former bully was now in the relationship with the girl he use to pick on.

"I did not see that ending coming." Yang said.

"How…romantic. Wait, is this considered romantic?" Blake said, and asked herself.

"That was really surprising, but so sweet at the same time." Ruby said.

"How did Zack know this would happen?" Weiss asked.

"He didn't. He just took a chance and went with it." Anna said.

"But why did he help the bully in the first place?" Ruby asked.

"Well, I think it was because of their duel. Zack told me that he felt sadness and confusion coming from the man. What he was doing was bad, but Zack felt that it wasn't out of a lust for power, but rather out of confusion, and loneliness." Anna said.

"This game sure is something. By the way Anna, how come you didn't duel the man?" Yang asked.

"I had to do a make-up test, so I had to stay behind at school that day." Anna explained.

"So duel monsters made two people, who originally hate each other, now care for each other. I love this game." Ruby said.

"Well, I guess this one of Zack's redeeming features. Although there still is a lot more flaws than feats." Blake said.

"Funny thing, Zack's actions reminded me of what Jaune did for me and Pyrrha back at the dance." Weiss said.

"Who's Jaune and Pyrrha?" Anna asked.

Team RWBY then told Anna all about the Jaune and Pyrrha. Jaune was outgoing, goofy and a friendly person. He has a lot of confidence, which was primarily used to ask Weiss out on dates. He cares a lot for his teammates, disregarding his own safety to protect them. He once started out a bit rough when he attended Beacon, but he has become more efficient in his pursuit to become a hero. He also has a lot of integrity to put himself in awkward situations. One instant was when he wore a girl's dress at the prom, to uphold his word and make Pyrrha smile. Before that, he also gave a talk to Neptune of just being himself, when Jaune had the chance to ask Weiss out. This gave Neptune the courage to dance with Weiss. Anna thought that Jaune was bit like her friend Zack. Only Zack was a bit more aggressive when helping others.

Pyrrha Nikos is considered to be capable, friendly and relaxed person, being highly composed and collected. She is modest and patient around others, making her very formal. She was very skilled is actually viewed as a celebrity, due to her many achievements. She cannot stand for atrocious acts and is less forgiving than Jaune, well when it comes to certain people. The way Pyrrha was described to Anna gave her the impression that this woman was way out of her league, but she would like to know more about her. Her semblance also happens to be polarity, meaning she has control over magnets.

"Wow. Those two sound like great friends. So what about the other two members of team JNPR?" Anna asked.

"I think it will have to wait, because we've got company." Yang said, pointing directly in front of Anna.

Upon seeing who it was, Anna's face made a serious expression, as the person was none other than Ethan Hono, who had his back against a wall, with arms crossed, and his eyes looking right at Anna, with his usual cap tilted downward, making the top portion of his face barely visible. Anna wasn't really fond of his behavior, and his attitude, but his dueling skills and strategy are not to be taken lightly, as she felt like he was actually burning her. Anna just sighed and stop in place, and looked directly at Ethan.

"Good evening Ethan. How are you doing?" Anna asked.

"Pretty well myself. Also, can I have a word with your spirits?" Ethan asked, getting straight to the point.

"Well, as long as it doesn't waste our time." Yang said, teasing him.

"We aren't that busy, so I suppose we can have a chat." Weiss said.

"Sure thing. We are friends after all." Ruby said, although Anna slightly agreed with that remark.

Blake felt suspicious about this. She knew Ethan wasn't the type of guy would talk to others, unless it was necessary, since she use to be like that in the past. Ethan isn't cold like Weiss. He just prefers to be quiet, and Blake immediately recognized these traits.

"Okay. I thank you for giving me some time to talk to you. I'll just get right to it. Does the word Grimm ring any bells?" Ethan asked, tilting his cap up with right thumb.

At the mentioning of the word "Grimm", it immediately changed the expression of the Huntresses to one of surprised and seriousness, as Ethan said something that he shouldn't know.

"Allow me to define it. Grimm: a humanoid being with red eyes, and wears bone like masks. Their one goal is to kill all humans. Am I wrong?" Ethan asked.

"No. You've hit the mark. How do you know this?" Weiss asked, with a stern expression.

"I had an incident last night, and I ran into a group of duelist that called themselves Grimm, and they mention the words "Huntresses" and "Grimm", and it doesn't take a genius to know that the four of you are involved with them." Ethan said.

"Ethan. I think you should stay out of this. This doesn't involve you." Blake said.

"Fine then. I'll leave, and I won't tell anyone. But in doing so I'll leave with information that the five of you do not know of." Ethan said.

"What kind of info?" Weiss asked, glaring at Ethan.

"Something called, Dark Dust." Ethan said.

Anna and team RWBY just stood in place, and became curious and concern about Dark Dust. It became clear that this man knew something that is highly important.

"So you want to exchange info?" Anna asked.

"Sounds like a plan. Since you were kind enough to hear what I had to say, I'll buy us some dinner while we talk. You like ramen?" Ethan asked.

"Sure. I love ramen." Anna said, as she and team RWBY followed Ethan to have their discussion.

(Beacon Academy: Headmaster's office)

Remnant: the place where team RWBY comes from. More specifically, they attend Beacon Academy. A school in Vale that trains the young generation in future Huntsmen and Huntresses. In the high office of Beacon, with what appears to be the inside of a clock. At the desk sat a middle-aged man with tousled silver hair and thin brown eyes, wearing shaded glass spectacles and a small, purple, cross shaped pin on the cowl around his neck. His attire was that of an unzipped black suit over a buttoned vest and green shirt, black trouser shoes and long dark-green pants. This Professor Ozpin: Headmaster of Beacon.

Next to him was a middle-aged woman with light-blonde hair tied back in a bun with a curl hanging down on the right side of her face. She had bright green eyes, thin ovular glasses, teal earrings, and a teal pendant. Her attire consisted of a white long-sleeved, pleated top that has a wide keyhole neckline and gauntlet cuffs, a purple cape, with a black high-waisted skirt with bronze buttons and black-brown stockings. She also wore Black boots with brown heels. This is Glynda Goodwitch: Beacon's Combat Teacher, and Ozpin's assistant.

Ozpin was busy with some desk work, while Glynda had a scornful look on her face.

"Something wrong Glynda? You seem a bit tense." Ozpin asked.

"I'm just finding it hard to believe that four of our students have been transported to another dimension, and are fighting Grimm with a card game. I mean, it sounds ridiculous! No. Beyond ridiculous. How do you know we can trust Neos?" Glynda said, pacing around the room.

"While I understand how you feel Glynda, I trust Neos. I can tell he was telling the truth. Although, I do find it intriguing that combat is based around a card game." Ozpin said sipping some of his coffee.

"Still. It still sounds suspicious. I'm just worried for team RWBY." Glynda said, showing signs of concern for her students.

"I'm sure they're in good hands Glynda. This girl, Anna Yuno, looks okay to me. Although she does look familiar." Ozpin said, examining a photo given to him from Neos.

Glynda just made a stern look, and still had some doubt. Ozpin knew, but it was reasonable and made sense why. Suddenly, a bright blue light engulf the room, and a portal suddenly appeared in the office. Ozpin and Glynda covered their eyes from the blinding light. A familiar face then step out of the portal. It was none other than Neos.

"Neos. I didn't expect you would be back so soon." Glynda said staring at him.

"Hey Glynda! How's it hanging? Up top!" Neos said, raising his hand for a high five.

Glynda just walked away towards Ozpin's desk.

"Hey! Don't leave me hanging." Neos said.

"Neos. Pleasure to see you again. Have a seat." Ozpin said.

"Thanks you Ozpin. Now knowing you, I suppose you know that I'm not here for small chit chat." Neos said.

"The last time you were here, you said, we may not see you due to how strain the link between Remnant, the Duel spirit world, and Jewel city are. So what brings you here?" Ozpin asked.

"Well you see, there really an easy way to say this, so I'm just going to say it. Recently, four more of your students got transported to my world." Neos said.

"What!? This better not be a joke Neos!" Glynda yelled, shocked from what he said.

"Believe me, I wish it was a joke." Neos said gravely.

"Who are the students?" Ozpin asked, as he too was shocked, but didn't show it.

"Well, I don't know their team name, but one like's knight, a Spartan woman, a crazy hammer girl, and Chinese dude." Neos said.

"Team JNPR." Ozpin said softly.

"Yes indeed. Just came here to inform you about this. Also, I want to ask you if you'll allow me to send them to Jewel City to aid team RWBY." Neos said, turning his head away.

"Well instead of sending our students to another world, why not just send them back?" Glynda asked, with contempt.

"Hey! For the record I wasn't the one who brought them here. Plus I tried sending team RWBY back first, but no matter what I did, nothing worked. The portal rejected them every single time. I tried almost every method. We fired them from launch pads, put them in dimension cars, try to rewrite physics, or dropped them from the sky. The blonde boy did seem a bit tense after that. I tried calling some of my other allies, but they couldn't help. I'm sorry Ozpin, but I'm afraid I can't send them back right now, and we need all the help we can get." Neos said.

Ozpin thought about it for a moment until he came to a decision.

"Neos. Do you know the role of Huntsmen and Huntresses?" Ozpin asked.

"Huh?" Neos said looking up.

"Huntsmen and Huntresses dedicate their lives to protecting of the innocent and upholding peace of the world. But most importantly, protecting it from Grimm. From what I heard, the Grimm came to Jewel City, and are plotting something. If Team RWBY or JNPR were to fight them, they would be doing what they were trained and aspired to do. Well sort of." Ozpin said.

Neos was awed by Ozpin's words, as he was speechless after hearing what he said.

"Wow. Those were some really wise words. Well thank you for your time. I'll prepare team JNPR now. Also, can I have a brand of your coffee?" Neos said.

Ozpin only smiled as he handed Neos a brand of his personal coffee, and Neos got up shook his hand. He then proceeded to the portal not before saying something to Glynda.

"You're lucky girl Glynda. A very lucky girl." Neos said.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Glynda asked, confused.

"Heh. You'll figure it out eventually." Neos said as he left.

After Neos left, the portal then vanished. Leaving only Ozpin and Glynda in the room.

"I better notify the family members and the school of team JNPR's so call special mission." Ozpin said, as he brought up his scroll.

While Ozpin prepare to send a notification, Glynda stood in place confused about Neos' final words.

(Elemental Hero HQ)

Neos had just returned from his short trip to Remnant, and stepped into a futuristic lab. This was the Lab of the Elemental Heroes where new weapons and technology are made, as well as experiments. Hyperion was also there, as he was the one who created the portal in the first place.

"I can't keep doing this Neos. The dimensional rift is getting weaker, so don't expect me to say yes again. You're lucky that I decided to do it." Hyperion said.

"Yes I know, and I thank you Hyperion. So did you do it?" Neos said.

"Yes. I just sent the team towards Jewel City. They should be there any moment now." Hyperion said.

"Good. If everything goes as planned, team JNPR will meet up with Anna and Zack. Also, did you debrief them about what would happen to them?" Neos asked.

"I just told them that their bodies may undergo a slight alteration in their appearance. I didn't want to freak them out. I also told them about Anna and Zack, so they will know who to go to once they reach Jewel City." Hyperion said.

"That's good. I wonder what kind of cards they'll be. Did you tell them about the duel monster game?" Neos asked.

"Nah. It's more fun for them to discover it themselves." Hyperion said.

"That is quite true." Neos said.

Just then Hyperion sensed a disturbance in the space-time continuum.

"Something's wrong. Oh no." Hyperion said.

"What? What is it?" Neos asked.

"It's that same dark energy from before! The one that collided with team RWBY when they came to Jewel City! It just collided with team JNPR." Hyperion said.

"That is bad. But we can't do much from here. We already done quite enough. All we can do now is hope. The duel energy in the cards will pick the duelist, like how RWBY chose Anna. I wonder who JNPR will chose." Neos said, as he looked towards the sky.

"Hmph. Well, I don't know about you, but I have a strong feeling it's someone we already know." Hyperion said.

(Grim Lair or Cave, whatever you want to call it)

It's has been several days ever since the Grimm have arrived in the dimension of Jewel City, and things have been looking pretty well for them. The cave no longer looked like a cave, but rather like a castle like interior. They even had technology that was powered by Grimm riding bicycles that were hooked up to generators. There Nevermores, (they are humanoid) who scout the area 24-7, constantly bringing Intel back. They also manage to bring with them a huge supply of Lien, which somehow converted into the current currency of Jewel City. The amount we are talking about is enough to cover the entire Grimm army for at least 5 years. How they got that much money, nobody knows. Not even the Grimm know. All they know is that came here for one thing; kill all of humanity. Liege decided to trade in his throne for a nice leather chair and a mahogany desk, as he was starting to lose interest in the whole throne thing. One of the greatest editions was the dueling arenas, where the Grimm trained to become deadly Grimm duelists. There is even duel pit, where only the toughest Grimm duel to a near-death experience. With everything that has happen, the Grimm almost forgot about their mission. Liege was at his desk, looking at past pro-duelists, and copying their decks, using his dark energy to create cards. Just then, a Beowolf then entered the room.

"Liege. I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?" The Beowolf said.

"Okay. Let me guess, the bad news is that Eddie failed to kill Anna and the Huntresses. Am I correct?" Liege said.

"Yes. That is exactly what happened." The Beowolf replied.

"After all that has happened, I not even disappointed, nor am I even surprised." Liege said.

"Yeah. That has been happening almost every time. However, the good news is that the Grimm Ops have returned." The Beowolf said.

"Really? Well that is good news for once. Bring them in. I want to hear everything that have to say.

The Beowolf nodded, as he went out to bring in the three Grimm teens in. After waiting for a while, Liege heard the sound of an explosion, and saw that doors then came down with a thud. What came through the busted doorway were three Grimm. The one with pink hair with black linings and another one wearing a dark red jacket with shirt showing a Grim Reaper were in the middle of fist fight, rolling around on the ground. They were also trading blows with each other, as Hidou punched Siren multiple times in the face, while she retaliated by striking him with a knee attack into the gut. Shinrai just followed behind them, with Jay on his shoulder. Liege's eyes just followed the Hidou and Siren, all around as the fight was amusing in a way. In fact, it was so intriguing that he didn't even notice Shinrai was right up in front of his desk.

"Hello Liege." Shinrai said.

"Whoa, Shinrai! Didn't even notice you even there. By the way, what are those two fighting about?" Liege asked.

"They are arguing who invaded their personal space. I don't know who did it, but the argument turned into a fist fight within the next ten seconds after that." Shinrai explained.

"I see. Well, let's just let them fight it out. In the meanwhile, what is the status of your mission?" Liege asked.

"A success. We manage to recover the Dark Dust, and another one while on our way back." Shinrai said.

"You got two of them!?" Liege said, surprised by the last remark.

Shinrai then reached into his pockets and pulled out two medium size dark dust crystals and placing them on Liege's desk.

"Wow! This has to be the greatest thing that has happened here! Well done guys! I knew I picked the right Grimm for this." Liege said.

At that moment, Hidou and Siren were still fighting, and it wasn't getting any prettier.

"YOU STAY OUT OF MY SPACE!" Hidou yelled, yanking Siren's hair.

"YOU'RE THE ONE WHO INVADED MY SPACE!" Siren yelled.

With the two still stuck in their deadlock, one of Siren's shoes came flying off, and was heading towards Liege's face. Shinrai then caught the shoe on instinct without even batting an eye. Liege just sat in place, with both arms up.

"Just to let you know Shinrai. You sometimes scare me a bit." Liege said.

"You want me to stop them?" Shinrai asked.

"No. When Grimm fight each other, it's just part of nature, and you should just let nature take its course." Liege said.

Another shoe was then sent flying in the air, only being Hidou's shoe this time, as Shinrai then caught the shoe again.

"How do you do that?!" Liege asked, bewildered by Shinrai's reflexes.

"I just know." Shinrai said.

Just then a Nevermore Scout came through the doors running towards Liege.

"Liege! I've received word that another team of Huntsmen are coming here!" The Nevermore Scout said.

"What!? Explain yourself!" Liege yelled.

"I was out on patrol on a building doing my daily observation. Then I felt something strong. The Aura of Huntsmen! It is the same feeling as the day that team RWBY came here." The Nevermore said.

"This really problematic. I'll send him to split them up like last time. After that I'll send one of our trained Grimm to take them out. Thanks for the info." Liege said.

The Nevermore kneeled, and took his leave. Something then came to Shinrai's head and he decided to ask Liege about it.

"Liege. Why don't send me nor any other members of my group? We're capable duelists." Shinrai asked.

"Look. You guys are the best duelists around here. That's why I'm not taking any risks. If this mission were to annihilate the Huntsmen and Huntresses, then I would have send you. But our mission is to gather the Dark Dust crystals. The Huntsmen are only here to intervene. Plus, the three of you are most compatible with the Black-Shot device, thus making our plans go quicker. Everyone else here is more suited for combat." Liege explained.

"So what you're saying is that we are necessary to complete this mission, right?" Shinrai said.

"Correct. Also, you can harness the power of Dark Dust crystals to halve of their potential. In turn, having you hunt duelist holding Dark Dust duelists would be more useful to us than sending you to fight the Huntresses. However, if the time comes, I'll send you to fight the Huntresses. Understand?" Liege said.

"I understand Liege." Shinrai said.

Meanwhile, Siren and Hidou were laying down on the floor, exhausted from fighting each other.

"What's…wrong? Too…tired…to…end this?" Siren asked.

"I'm…still in…this." Hidou said, tired.

"Hah. You can...barely…hold yourself…up." Siren said.

"Then come get me." Hidou taunted.

"Shinrai. Please take your friends outside. I need to do something." Liege said.

"As you wish." Shinrai said.

Shinrai then dragged both Hidou and Siren out of the room leaving Liege by himself. Liege then got up and went the center of the room. He then held up a duel monsters card and channel his dark energy through it. A dark astral figure then appeared in front of him, as its body took on the form of a humanoid purple flame, with red eyes.

"You know what to do." Liege said to the spirit, as it then flew into the air, phasing through the roof.

Just then another Grimm came through. He was clad in chain mail, and he wore a black cloak that covered his mouth, and nevermore helmet. His face was all dark, only showing his two red eyes. He also had arrows in his right shoulder.

"Scar. Just the Grimm I wanted to see." Liege said.

"Just give me the details, and I'll be on my way." Scar said, as he yearned to kill.

Meanwhile, after Shinrai dragged Hidou and Siren out, Shinrai decided to take a walk, while Hidou and Siren went to the Duel Arenas.

"Why are you following me?" Siren asked.

"I just so happen to be going in the same direction as you. I need to get this flesh fused duel disk out of my left arm." Hidou said.

"That's was actually the smartest thing you said at all." Siren said.

"I'll pretend that was a compliment." Hidou said in annoyance.

While Siren smirked at Hidou. The two of them saw Beowolf and an Ursa Grimm getting ready to duel. What surprised Hidou the most was that the two of the made duel disks formed on their arms without any pain.

"Doesn't that hurt?" Hidou asked.

"What do you mean?" The Beowolf asked.

"That duel disk! It came out of your arm!" Hidou yelled shocked.

"Actually. It's part of our armor. Why would it hurt?" The Ursa asked.

"Yeah Hidou. Why don't you show them?" Siren said slyly.

Normally Hidou would have just walked away. However, he didn't want to look weak in front of Siren, who would have just mocked him for backing out. Mustering all of his courage, he then took out his deck and placed it in his left palm, and clenched his left hand into the fist, as his deck was absorbed into his arm, surprising the Beowolf and the Ursa. Hidou's left arm then began to twitch as it then started to twist and turn. Hidou then let out a bloodcurdling scream as his left arm morphed into a duel disk with spikes, sharp edges and a red core at the center. He then muffled his screams of pain, and held pack his tears, as he tried to look strong. Siren just had a sinister smile as she enjoyed seeing Hidou suffer. The other two Grimm were just stunned at what just happened

"Dude. That is hardcore!" The Beowolf said, as he sounded impressed.

"Huh?" Siren and Hidou responded.

"Yeah man! A duel disk in your arm takes a lot of dedication! Respect man! Respect!" The Ursa said.

"I don't have the same guts as you do dude! There's no possible way I would able to take that kind of pain dude." The Beowolf said.

"Well anyway, see you around, you amazing Grimm Bro." The Ursa said, as he fist bumped Hidou.

As the two Grimm left for their duel, Hidou then looked at his left arm that was fused with duel disk and smiled.

"Don't tell me you're actually going to keep that thing." Sirena asked, with an annoyed look.

"Hey if I can look cool and annoy you at the same time, then the agony that I feel when I activate this is worth it. Smell you later sucker." Hidou said, as he walked away feeling triumphant.

"What a moron. But sadly an effective moron." Siren said, as she just stared at Hidou.

(Lakeside area of Jewel City)

On the Lakeside Area of Jewel City was Mia and Zack walking home together. Mia was happy since her brother didn't do anything to embarrass her. Although, she was concern about his minor injuries.

"You really need to be more careful with yourself. I don't want you to kill yourself, all because you weren't looking forward." Mia said.

"Thus making my saying of always looking forward and never looking back valid." Zack said, smiling.

"Your logic is always isn't dumb, but you're still a bit nuts." Mia said.

"What can I say? My middle name is Crazy for the record." Zack said.

"Why did mom and dad give you that middle name again?" Mia asked.

"Well, on the second after I was born, I vomited on dad's face, and instead of crying, I laughed as well. I then put my hand on his face, putting baby food on him in the process. My mom called me a crazy baby, and that's where I got my middle name." Zack explained.

"That is pretty funny." Mia said, snickering at the story.

"Yeah. Even dad was laughing." Zack said.

The two sibling then laughed and continued walking home. Little to Mia's knowledge, Zack in turn was trying to support himself, because his previous incident hurts more than it looks. He was trying to walk it off as he didn't like to show pain.

"Man this hurts. Eh. I'll just walk it off until I get home." Zack thought, as he smiled through his pain.

While Zack and Mia were walking, they were unaware of a meteor like object in the sky behind them. The meteor then made a 90 degree turn and headed directly towards the two siblings. Zack and Mia then heard the meteor coming closer to them, and quickly turned around to see the meteor like object heading towards them. At the last second, Zack pushed Mia away down the slope of the Lakeside, as meteor made contact with the ground, knocking both Zack and Mia out.

(15 minutes later)

Mia was currently laying down on the ground with her eyes closed. She body ach from the explosion, as she then started to regain consciousness. The first thing that came to her mind was to see if Zack was okay.

"Little girl. Are you alright?" A woman's voice asked.

Anna then slowly opened her eyes, as she then felt someone pushing her right arm. She sat up, and stretched her arms and yawned a little. She then looked around, until she saw her. It was chibi teenage girl and around seventeen years old. She had red hair in a waist-length ponytail, curled slightly into a loose ringlet, and had vivid green eyes. She wore a light-brown strapless top split divided vertically with bronze patterns, with small round embroideries on the sides. Underneath was a low bronze V-neck. She also wore an elastic, black, A-line miniskirt and brown opera length gloves. There was also a small circular bronze plate by her right hip. There was also a bronze gorget around her neck, and she also had two small green earrings.

Upon seeing the young woman, Mia was startled and scooted back a bit.

"Don't worry. I'm not going to hurt you." The woman replied.

"Who…are you?" Mia asked.

"My name is Pyrrha Nikos. I guess you're not use to seeing a very small teenager." Pyrrha said.

"Hi Pyrrha. My name is Mia Aegis, and I have to say. You're quite beautiful." Mia said, admiring Pyrrha.

"How adorable." Pyrrha said.

"Please don't say that. I don't like being called any form of cute." Mia said blushing.

"What's wrong being called cute?" Pyrrha asked.

"Don't get me wrong. I know you meant no offense, but I feels embarrassing to me." Mia said.

"Okay then. I promise I'll try not to call you cute." Pyrrha said.

"Thanks. I appreciate it." Mia said.

"So, I guess you're wondering why I'm so small." Pyrrha said, referring to her tiny body.

"Not really. Do you happen to be acquainted with four girls, known together as team RWBY?" Mia asked smiling.

"Why yes! So you know Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang?" Pyrrha asked.

"Indeed I do." Mia said.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" A girl like scream yelled.

"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!" A demonic voice yelled out.

"There's a little girl in trouble!" Mia yelled.

"That's not a girl. But what was the other voice?" Pyrrha said.

"I think we should find out." Mia said, as she and Pyrrha ran off towards the source.

(5 minutes earlier)

Zack had just gotten up and recovered from the impact and scratch his head. He then looked around for Mia, but didn't see her. He then realized he was thrown back quite a distance, and was underneath a bridge of the lakeside. Next to him was a trash can that he was knocked back into, and something caught his attention within the debris.

"Hey! It's one of those Brron, Mad King of Dark World masks with the voice modifier! I always wanted one of these, but Mia always kept saying they were too freaky. Well now's my chance to see what it feels like!" Zack said as he slipped the mask on.

While Zack was putting on the mask, he failed to notice something else regaining conscious behind him.

"What should I say? Oh, I know!" Zack thought.

Zack then cleared his throat and activated the voice modifier, now speaking in the voice of Brron, Mad King of Dark World.

"Foolish mortals! I Brron, Mad King of Dark World shall end all of your pathetic puny lives! I then become the strongest king in the world! NOW PREPARE TO FACE DEATH AND DESPAIR! MUWHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Zack said, with a Brron voice, as he dramatically turned around and pointed his finger, and wagged, while having his head tilted to the left at a 20 degree angle.

The reason why he was pointing with finger in the opposite direction was because Zack was pretending to have back turned a group of humans, and then point at them to show them who they're messing with. The only thing was, is that there was a person behind him, who still dizzy and could only see Zack's face with the mask on.

It was a teenage boy with dark-blue eyes, and he had messy blonde hair. He was wearing a white diamond-shaped chestplate and white spaulders with rerebrace. Underneath it was a black hoodie with detached reddish-orange sleeves. He was also wearing blue pants with a white patch on the left knee, two belts crisscrossing around his waist, brown wrist-gloves, exposing his fingers, and small metal plate on the back of each, and wearing black sneakers. He was also equipped with a sword in a sheath. What Zack also notice was that this boy was chibi.

Zack and the young teenager just stared at each other for a moment. The teenager's face turned to one of fear, and both of them took a deep breath and screamed at each other.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The teenager screamed, and in the voice of a little girl, while pointing at Zack.

"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!" Zack yelled pointing at Jaune.

The two continued to scream at each other. The teenager did it out of fear. Zack did it because he was tiny.

"EVIL DEMON!" The teenager yelled.

"TINY TEENAGE BOY!" Zack yelled, still in his demonic evil voice.

The teenager then forced himself to put on a brave face, and then drew his sword out of its sheath. The sheath then transformed into a shield, with two yellow arcs on the front. The teenager then charged towards Zack, as Zack then barreled roll to dodge.

"Wait! Just a moment! Who are you!?" Zack asked.

"My name is Jaune Arc! And don't think about taking another step closer! Also, I suppose you're going to try and kill me, but I won't let you! I have friends that I need to protect!" Jaune yelled, trying to be brave.

"Dude. You got it all wrong! I'm not evil." Zack said.

"Don't try and fool me! I heard everything you said a while ago. NOW DIE!" Jaune yelled as he ran forward.

"Oh crud." Zack said, as Jaune then charged forward.

Before the final blow was struck, Jaune was quickly held back by unknown force.

"Jaune wait!" a woman screamed.

"Pyrrha?" Jaune said, in surprised.

Zack and Jaune then turned their heads to the voice. They then saw Mia and Pyrrha, who was raising her hand.

"How are you doing that?" Mia asked.

"It's my semblance. Polarity." Pyrrha replied.

"You mean she has control over poles?" Zack asked.

"No Zack. It means she has control over magnets." Mia said, in a deadpanned tone.

"Wait. What kind of demon has the name Zack?" Jaune said.

"That's not demon. That's just my brother dressing up as a demon for fun." Mia said.

Jaune's face then turned to one of surprise as he then looked at Zack, and stared at him for a while. Pyrrha then let released from her semblance, and she and Mia approached them.

"You're…not a demon?" Jaune asked.

"Yep. I just doing it for fun. And this isn't my voice. It's a voice modifier." Zack said.

"Oh. I'm sorry man. Is just you sounded and acted like an actual demon." Jaune said.

"Well if you put your mind to anything, you can accomplish anything. Especially sounding like an evil overlord." Zack said.

Mia then approached Zack with her arms crossed.

"Zack. What did say about those masks?" Mia said, in a displeased tone.

"Come on sis! It was just one time." Zack said.

"Wait. You two are siblings?" Pyrrha asked.

"Uh huh. Now take that stupid thing off your face!" Mia yelled.

Zack tried to pull the mask off, but apparently it was stuck. While Zack struggle to pull off his mask, Jaune and Pyrrha jus sweat dropped at the scene, with dumbfounded faces, and Mia had one of annoyance.

"This calls for desperate measures." Mia said.

Mia then walked up to Zack, and gave him the signal to stop. Using all of her built up annoyance, she then yanked off the front of the mask, ripping it in half.

"YYYYYYEEEEEOOOOOOWWWWWW!" Zack screamed.

"I told you that these things bring nothing but misfortune. Now to destroy it." Mia said, with a menacing glare in her eyes.

With the mask in her hands, Mia threw it to the ground, and then began stomping it with her right foot, and proceed to jump on it multiple times. She then grabbed a nearby stick and began whacking it."

"DIE! DIE! DIE!" Mia yelled, scarring Jaune and Pyrrha just a bit.

After completely destroying the mask Mia then took in multiple deep breaths. Zack then went up to her and place his right hand on her left shoulder.

"Feeling better now?" Zack asked.

"Yep. I'm alright now." Mia said, turning to a cheerful tone.

"Alright then! Now that's over, I believe that introductions are in order. We went off the wrong foot, and we need to get back on the right one." Zack said.

"I agree as well. I'm Jaune Arc, the leader of team JNPR. Pleasure to meet you. And this is friend and partner Pyrrha." Jaune said.

"Hello again." Pyrrha said, waving her hand.

"The name is Zackery Aegis. But call me Zack. This is my little sister Mia." Zack said.

"Nice to meet you two. Now then, I believe that the two of you know team RWBY." Mia said politely.

"How do you know!?" Jaune yelled in surprised.

"Perhaps you meet them a while back?" Pyrrha said.

"Correct. My friend Anna, has been helping them out ever since they got here, and let me tell you, those girls are quite radical! Although Weiss is kind of a buzz kill." Zack said.

"Don't say that about her! She just happens to be a really refine lady." Mia said.

"She froze my head multiple times!" Zack yelled.

"That's because you kept on pestering her!" Mia argued back.

"It's not pestering! I was just trying to get her to smile." Zack said crossing his arms.

As the two siblings continued to argue with each other, Jaune and Pyrrha continued to look at the two.

"Well. These two are quite a pair." Jaune said.

"I think they're lively together." Pyrrha said, smiling.

After they were done fighting the conversation went back on topic. Jaune and Pyrrha explained how they were engulfed in the same light that transported them to Neos' dimension. Neos asked them if they wanted to fight with them, and they agreed. While on their way here, they were hit with the same dark force that attacked team RWBY.

"So you two manage to stay together while the rest of your teammates got separated." Mia said.

"Yeah. But I'm not to worry about them. Nora and Ren can handle selves pretty well. Although, I'm more worry about what Nora might do without supervision." Jaune said.

"Don't worry Jaune. We'll find them. Just have some faith." Pyrrha said.

"Yeah! By the way. You guys look like a Holy Knight and Spartan Woman. You guys look really strong and your weapons look cool." Zack said, taking notice of their armor.

"Thanks for the complement, but my weapon is just a shield and sword. Just standard weaponry." Jaune said.

"Ah come on man! Sometimes the classics are the way to go! I mean, some people just focus on the new stuff all the time, and they become reliant on them. A shield and sword may be basic, and not exciting, but it's quite effective in many ways." Zack said.

"Wow. I never heard someone complement about my weapon for that long. Thanks Zack." Jaune said.

"And the way you charged at me to kill me was amazing! Scary, but amazing!" Zack said, disregarding the fact he almost died.

"Uh…yeah. Thanks…I guess." Jaune said, as he did not expect to get complemented for almost killing someone.

"Don't worry Jaune. With us by our side, those Grimm are all going down!" Zack said with vigor.

"Yeah! Let's show them what we got!" Jaune said.

Jaune and Zack immediately started talking about how they were going to beat the Grimm, while discussing shield and sword tactics.

"Your brother is quite an interesting guy." Pyrrha said, smiling at the two.

"I can say the same about your partner." Mia said.

"Yeah." Pyrrha said as she just looked at Jaune.

Mia then takes notices, and looks at Pyrrha's face, and saw that she was blushing. She then looked at where she was looking and, her eyes were directly set on Jaune. Mia looked back at the two of them and came to a single conclusion. This woman loves Jaune.

"Huh. I never expected a woman like you to fall for a man like that." Mia said.

"W-what? What do you mean?" Pyrrha asked, a little flustered.

"I may be twelve years old, but I'm quite perceptive for my age. I know love when I see it. The dreamy eyes, the flushed cheeks, the smile, and not to mention the change in your voice. These are all signs of a woman falling for a man. Although, I'm not sure what you see in Jaune. Care to enlighten me?" Mia said.

"My, my. You aren't you a smart one. It's a long story, but let's just say that Jaune just made my life much more precious, and I'm deeply thankful for what he has done." Pyrrha said.

"I see. If you want. I could help you." Mia said.

"With what?" Pyrrha asked.

"You know. As wingman, or wing-girl in my case." Mia said smiling.

"Really? You don't have to really." Pyrrha said.

"Don't worry about it Pyrrha. Together, we shall change your name from Pyrrha Nikos, to Pyrrha Arc!" Mia said.

"Hey Pyrrha. What are you girls doing?" Jaune asked.

"It looks fun." Zack said.

"N-NOTHING!" Pyrrha said frantically.

"Don't get yourself involve with this Zack." Mia said.

"Okay." Zack and Jaune said, as they went back to talking.

After the two groups were done talking, Zack and Jaune then shook hands and then fist bumped to celebrate their friendship, while Mia and Pyrrha made their life mission to get Jaune to fall for Pyrrha. While Pyrrha, Jaune and Mia were leaving, Zack notices two cards in the ground, and proceeds to pick them up, having a good feeling knowing what they are. The cards were in fact Jaune and Pyrrha's. He also saw two blank cards, probably extra deck cards. Since his extra deck only had 13 cards right now, since he forgot to bring the Neos cards, he decided to put them in his disk.

"These must be Jaune and Pyrrha's cards. I better get them to Anna, so they can be put to good use." Zack thought, as he put the cards in his pocket, and then ran back to the gang.

"You know. You guys are really taking your new looks really easily. Team RWBY freaked out when they saw their miniature versions." Zack said.

"In all honesty, it was a bit much to take in when I saw my reflection in the lake, but Neos did tell us that our bodies may have a slight change in size." Pyrrha said.

"Still. It's kind of weird being so small." Jaune said.

"I think you look kind of cute Jaune." Pyrrha said.

"Oh please. That's just the Arc charm. It's always there." Jaune said.

Everyone laughed at that, and headed for Zack and Mia's home. However, before the gang could leave, a dark figure then appeared in front of him. It wore chain mail, and he wore a black cloak that covered his mouth, and nevermore helmet. His face was all dark, only showing his two red eyes. He also had arrows in his right shoulder. Jaune and Pyrrha went on guard, while Mia backed up a bit, as this was the first time she has seen a Grimm. Zack got in front of his sister to shield her.

"A Huntsman and a Huntress. We already have four of them here. No need to have two more interfere with our plans." The Grimm said.

"Who are you?" Jaune said, as he armed himself.

"My name is Scar. The Grimm who cuts everything. You two will not leave this place alive. Darkness barrier activate." Scar said, breaking a dark sphere.

The area was then surrounded with a black dome, surrounding Jaune, Pyrrha, Mia and Zack. Jaune, Pyrrha and Mia were on edge, as they never seen this before, but Zack was highly aware of what this sphere is capable of.

"You now have two options. Surrender and die. Or fight and die. I believe I know which one you will pick duelist." Scar said, pointing his finger at Zack.

"Me?" Zack said, pointing to himself.

"Who else? Or are duelist not the duelist of these two Huntsmen? Without a duelist, I would be able to take them on in a battle without participating in your game." Scar said.

Zack thought for a moment. Normally Anna would be the one who would use the Huntresses, or huntsman in Jaune's case, but he couldn't just wait for her to come. On the other hand, he has been itching for a duel, and felt pumped up. He then walked forward and faced scar, with an aggressive smile. However, it then turned to one of curiosity.

"I guess, but what about my sister?" Zack asked.

"Yeah! What about me!? Women can duel to you know!" Mia yelled.

"Simple. You defeated Eddie. Eddie was a good duelist in our ranks, and fearsome at least. After I heard of his passing, I became intrigued with your strength. I strive to defeat the strongest of warriors. You can only grow strong, by beating the strong." Scar said.

"Ah. I get it. Fine then. Let's play this little game of yours. I've been itching for a duel." Zack said, taking out his deck holder.

"Game?" Jaune and Pyrrha said, confused.

"You want these cards? Come and get 'em." Zack said, as he showed the two cards to scar, and placed them in his deck.

"Wait. Those cards had pictures of us on them!" Jaune exclaimed.

"Mia. What exactly is going on?" Pyrrha asked.

"What you guys are about to see is what makes this dimension so unique." Mia said, smiling.

Pyrrha and Jaune were curious of what Mia meant. Zack then spun his deck holder, and looked excited for some reason. Mia was curious too, as Zack looked even more riled up than usual. Zack then pressed a button on his deck holder and smiled like a kid in the candy store when it happened. The deck holder then spoke.

JUSTICE E-HERO!

The deck holder then projected a holographic image behind Zack, with a yellow and white background, showing the five main Elemental Heroes, with Clayman and Sparkman on the left of the screen, Burstinatrix and Avian on the right, and Bubbleman on the bottom, as the words "JUSTICE E-HERO" appeared on the screen. The deck holder also made some epic battle music. Everyone was just stunned from what happen, including Scar.

"Zack. What was that?!" Mia asked, surprised.

"That Mia, is something I installed in my deck holder for more flare, and plus, it's really cool." Zack said.

"Only you Zack. Only you." Mia said, hanging her head in embarrassment.

"Heroes? As in actual superheroes?" Jaune said in surprise.

"Are those trading cards?" Pyrrha asked.

"How did Eddie lose to a guy like you?" Scar said.

"To answers everyone's questions, just watch. GAME ON!" Zack yelled as he then slid the deck on his wrist and attached his D-tablet. The Tablet then made another noise as the duel disk then took form.

DECK SET! LET'S DUEL! SUPER DUEL! ULTRA DUEL! WHAT'S YOUR DUEL?! I'M A DUELIST!

"I've been waiting to take this out for a spin." Zack said, smiling.

"That was unique." Jaune said, intrigued by the disk.

"Zack has one big imagination." Pyrrha said.

"For the record, his duel disk, is the only one that will do that. I'm surprise he even knows how to program something that complex." Mia said.

Scar was a bit thrown off by Zack's duel disk function, but immediately re-focused, and formed a duel disk from his armor. The two duelist then position themselves, and drew five cards, and shouted the words.

"DUEL!"

Turn 1: Scar
Zackery Aegis: 4000LP vs Scar: 4000LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 5 vs Scar Hand: 5

"I'll make the first move. I shall simply place one monster in face-down defense position, and a card face-down to end my turn." Scar said, as a monster and spell/trap appeared face-down.

"They're fighting, with a card game." Pyrrha said, in a confused tone.

"It doesn't look that impressive." Jaune said, but curious.

"It's only the first turn. Trust me. Things will get better from here. And also, I'm sure you'll like Zack's dueling." Mia said.

Pyrrha and Jaune looked at each other and shrugged deciding to give the game a chance.

Turn 2: Zackery Aegis
Zackery Aegis: 4000LP vs Scar: 4000LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 5+1 vs Scar Hand: 3

"My move now! I draw! For starters, I'm going to summon Elemental HERO Bubbleman in attack mode!" Zack yelled placing Bubbleman on his disk.

Elemental HERO Bubbleman
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Water]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 800 DEF: 1200

A flash of bubbles then appeared from the ground, as Bubbleman emerged from the portal striking a pose. Jaune and Pyrrha were stunned by the appearance of the monster.

"Is that an actual superhero?!" Jaune yelled.

"Amazing. What kind of game is this!?" Pyrrha said.

Mia decided to keep her mouth shut, as she figure it would be more fun for the two newcomers to see the action up close. Action does speak louder than words.

"A hero that fights with bubbles? Is that the best you've got?" Scar asked.

"Hate to burst your bubble, but no! I activate Bubbleman's ability! Whenever I summon him successfully, and there are no other cards on my field, I can draw two cards!" Zack said, smiling at what he got.

"Jaune! Pyrrha! What you're about to see next is the true strength of my deck! I activate the spell card Fusion Substitute! Now I can take fusion materials from my hand or field to create a fusion monster." Zack declared.

"A Fusion what?" Jaune said.

"I'm taking the Elemental HERO Avian that is in my hand, and merging him with the Bubbleman on my field!" Zack declared.

Fusion Substitute
[Spell: Normal]

Elemental HERO Avian
[LV: 3] [Attribute: Wind]
Warrior
ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000

Avian appeared to be a winged hero who was wearing a green suit, while having green feathers on his arm and legs, with a red claw on his left arm. He wore a feather like helmet with a red eye mask. Avian then appeared next to Bubbleman, as they then jumped into the air. Their bodies then distorted in the swirl of light, catching Jaune and Pyrrha off guard, and awed of what

"Come forth! Hero of the seven seas! Elemental HERO Mariner!" Zack yelled, placing a violet card on the disk.

Elemental HERO Mariner
[LV: 5] [Attribute: Water]
Warrior/Fusion/Effect
ATK: 1400 DEF: 1000

The hero that appeared on the field had pale blue skin, as his skin was very exposed. He had rock hard abs, long spikey black hair. He wore two shoulder guards with Red Anchor designs on them, and he wore a blue, white and red piece of cloth that was wrapped around the top portion of his body and was connected by a blue gem in the middle of his chest. It didn't cover much, but he did get a red scarf hanging from the back of the cloth. He also wore something that resembled a dark blue speedo that had what appear to be aqua jets on the sides. He was also equipped with two blue boots, with fins attached to them, and a blue sparrow mask, with red lenses, and a gold outline around it. What made him unique, was that both of his arms were wrapped in chains, which were connected to the Anchors on his arms.

Jaune and Pyrrha were just stared in amazement, as they had never seen anything like it before.

"W-whoa. Pyrrha. Is this a dream?" Jaune asked.

"I don't think so Jaune. This is actually happening. But it is remarkable." Pyrrha said.

"Yeah! I mean, that is an actual superhero!" Jaune said, admiring the monster.

"That's Zack's deck. The Elemental HEROES. A deck based around super heroes, and with the strategy of combining together to create stronger versions of themselves. And each fusion HERO comes with their own ability." Mia said, smiling.

"Now that is pretty awesome. I'm sure Ruby would really want to be here right now." Jaune said.

(Meanwhile)

"ACHOO!" Ruby sneezed.

"Something wrong sis?" Yang asked.

"I don't know. But I have the strangest feeling that I'm missing something really cool right now." Ruby said.

(Back to the Duel)

After Mariner appeared on the field, Scar became more cautious, as Zack came up with a plan of attack.

"Next I play two cards face-down. By the way, fun fact about Mariner. If I have any face-down spell or trap cards on my field, he automatically bypass all of your monsters, and can attack you directly!" Zack yelled.

"He can do what!?" Scar yelled.

"Mind if I reel you in? Mariner! Attack Scar directly! Anchor Shot!" Zack yelled.

"Anchors away." Mia said cheerfully.

Mariner then jumped into the air, and then thrusted his right arm forward at Scar, sending his Anchor flying towards him. The anchor then hit Scar, phasing through him, as he stepped back a bit, as he already took a lot of damage. Mariner then retracted his anchor and landed back on the ground on Zack's side of the field.

Scar: 4000LP – 1400LP = 2600LP

"The ability of these monsters in a way is just like their semblance. The ability to bypass the enemy's frontlines and attack the main leader is quite useful." Pyrrha said.

"I take back everything I said about this game from before. This is really amazing!" Jaune said feeling excited.

"See. Duel Monsters is a lot of fun. Well, when your life isn't on the line, at least." Mia said.

"I end my turn. Alright Scar, show me what you got. I dare ya." Zack said, gesturing his hands of the "come at me bro".

Turn 3: Scar
Zackery Aegis: 4000LP vs Scar: 2600LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 3 vs Scar Hand: 3+1

"I can see why Eddie lost to this a human like you. Giving me more the reason of why I shouldn't hold back. Despite, your quirky demeanor. I draw! I now flip summon my Dust Knight!" Scar declared.

Dust Knight
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1400 DEF: 1200

The horizontal card on Scar's field then turned vertical, and flip face up, as a knight then emerged from the card. This knight had short black hair that was pointing back, and he wore your standard silver armor, with blue pants, multiple belt braces on his arms and legs, red cloak, and goggles. His weapons of choice was a silver shield and sword.

"Now there are knights in this game!?" Jaune yelled, to see a monster with the exact same weapons as him.

"What other kind of cards does this game have? I remembered that Zack mention spells and traps." Pyrrha said.

Scar didn't take notice to their remarks, but focused on destroying Zack.

"I play Dust Knight's ability! Whenever he is flipped face up, I can send one Earth Attribute Monster to the graveyard. I send Heroic Challenger - Double Lance to the graveyard!

"Heroic Challenger?" Mia said, concerned.

"I now summon another Heroic Challenger – Double Lance to my field in attack mode!" Scar said playing his monster.

Heroic Challenger – Double Lance
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1700 DEF: 900

From a blue portal, another knight appeared. This one was clad in light blue and white armor, and wore a classic knight helmet with a metallic plume. He also had sharp shoulder guards, and a red crest in the middle of his armor. For weaponry, he wielded two yellow lances.

"Whenever I normal summon Double Lance, I can special summon another Double Lance from my hand, or graveyard in defense mode. I now resurrect the Double Lance I sent to the graveyard." Scar said, as his second Double Lance resurrected.

"He's now got three level 4 monsters." Mia said.

"Why do I get the feeling something bad is about to happen?" Jaune said, worried about Scar's knight formation.

"You're not the only one Jaune." Pyrrha said, worried as well.

"It's coming." Zack said, preparing himself.

"Prepare yourself human, because you'll receive no sympathy from me. I now overlay both Level 4 Double Lances and Dust Knight! With these three monsters, I build the overlay network!" Scar yelled.

The three knights then turned into bright lights of orange energy, and the shot up into the air, circling each other in the air. A black vortex then appeared in front of scar, as the three energies of light then went into the vortex causing an explosion. Jaune and Pyrrha were even more surprised as this was completely different from the previous summoning they saw Zack performed.

"I XYZ Summon! Warrior of the flaming bushido spirit! Heroic Champion – Kusanagi!" Scar yelled, placing a black card on his disk.

Heroic Champion – Kusanagi
[Rank: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/XYZ/Effect
ATK: 2500 DEF: 2400
OVU: 3

In place of the three knights, stood a red armor samurai, wearing leather gloves and dark red metal on his lower body, and orange-red shoulder armor. He also had green leg armor. His helmet resembled that of a samurai helmet, with his face covered up by a metal face plate, and he also wore a red visor. His sword was currently sheathed in scabbard, and he was surrounded in flames, giving off a dangerous vibe while three orbs of light circled around him. Jaune and Pyrrha were once again stunned by the spectacle.

"Ok. I'm just going to say this. This game is amazing. Even the enemy's monster looks cool. Is that a bad thing I think that?" Jaune said.

"Don't worry Jaune. That stuff is completely normal when it comes to duel monsters." Zack said, as he thought that Kusanagi look awesome as well.

"First Superheroes, then knights, and now a samurai. What other monsters are there in this game Mia?" Pyrrha asked, becoming more intrigued with the game.

"You have no idea." Mia said smiling.

Zack and Scar just stared at each other, as their monsters were ready to fight.

"Get ready. Kusanagi! Arm yourself, and cut down his Mariner!" Scar yelled.

Kusanagi then charged towards Mariner, as he then drew his sword, and wielded it with both hands.

"Kusanagi has more attack strength then Mariner. If the attack hits, Mariner will be destroyed and Zack will take damage equal to the attack difference." Mia said.

"You're right sis. Mariner doesn't stand against Kusanagi. So how about we switch things up a bit? I activate a trap card! Mirror Gate!" Zack yelled, activating his trap.

"A trap card?" Jaune said.

Mirror Gate
[Trap: Normal]

Mirror Gate showed an endless spiral of mirrors that sparkle. Suddenly, Kusanagi and Mariner then swapped places, as Kusanagi continued his attack on Mariner.

"You see Scar. Whenever you attack one of my Elemental HEROES, mirror gate swaps our monsters, and the battle then goes on from there. So what's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine, for this turn only." Zack said.

"I see. That trap, didn't change the outcome of the battle, but it manage to redirect the damage right back at his opponent. I guess there is a lot of strategy that needs to be considered in this game." Pyrrha said.

While Zack was smiling, he then notice that Scar was not scarred by this, and was about to do something.

"Your illusions will not blind my Champion! Once per turn, whenever you activate a trap card, Kusanagi can use one overlay, to negate and destroy you trap card!" Scar yelled.

Heroic Champion – Kusanagi: OVU: 3-1= 2

Kusanagi then raised his sword, as one of the overlay units went into it. The blade then ignite itself on fire, as Kusanagi brought down his sword, destroying the mirror gate. Kusanagi and Mariner then returned to their respective sides. Mariner then tried to block Kusanagi's attack by performing a cross guard with his anchors.

"Oh no!" Zack yelled.

"You're are so reckless boy. Not only did you fail to stop my attack, but you ended up strengthening my Kusanagi's strength by 500 points, since I used his ability! End Mariner's life!" Scar yelled.

Heroic Champion – Kusanagi: 2500ATK + 500ATK = 3000ATK

Kusanagi's blade then burned even hotter than before as it started to melt Mariner's anchors. The anchors then broke from the heat, as Kusanagi's blade was swung vertically downward, causing Mariner to scream in pain as he was destroyed. The explosion then caused Zack to be sent flying back off of his feet.

Zackery Aegis: 4000LP – 1600LP = 2400LP

"AAAAGGGGGGHHHHH!" Zack screamed as he then landed hard on his back.

"Zack! Are you still alive!?" Mia shouted.

"Yes! I am still alive! In fact, I feel even more pumped up than before! Comeback time! Kusanagi can only use his effect once per turn, and that means I can do this! I play my second face-down! Go, Hero Signal!" Zack yelled, as he then got back up on his feet.

Hero Signal
[Trap: Normal]

The Hero Signal trap then revealed itself, as it then casted a spotlight in the sky, depicting a Heroic letter H.

"You see Scar. Whenever one of my monsters is destroyed in combat, I can then summon a Level 4 or below Elemental Hero to take its place. I feel in the mood for some air support. Take to the skies! Hero of the Stratosphere! Elemental HERO Stratos!" Zack yelled.

Elemental HERO Stratos
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Wind]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1800 DEF: 300

From the skies, the sound of turbines could be heard as the Hero, descended from above, and landed on one knee as he then hovered in placed. This hero had light blue skin, and was equipped with a dark blue armor, with white linings on the top portion of his upper body, while the lower portion was exposed, showing his muscles. He also wore white armor leggings with black boots, two blue and white gauntlets. His head gear was a helmet that had a blue visor, and an aerial dynamic design, with a red gem in the center. His main feature was that he had two turbine wings attached to his back.

Stratos had his back facing Scar. He then turned around, and then placed his right hand on his chest.

"Ore youyaku sanjou!" Stratos yelled, as he threw out his right arm to the side and threw his left arm forward.

"Ruby would definitely want to see this." Jaune said, admiring the monster.

"I'm sure she would. Also, this Hero has flight capabilities. Quite versatile." Pyrrha said.

"I activate Stratos' ability! Whenever he's summoned to my field, I can either destroy any number spells or traps, equal to the amount of heroes I control, or I can add any monster with HERO in its name from my deck to my hand. I'll go with door number two, and add Elemental HERO Sparkman to my hand." Zack said, adding Sparkman to his hand.

Elemental HERO Sparkman
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Light]
Warrior
ATK: 1600 DEF: 1400

"That sounds like an electric hero. Sounds like a Hero Nora would like." Jaune said.

"This is quite intense. It may be a card game, but both Zack and Scar are countering each other moves with their cards. It almost feels like an actual battle. Is it always like this Mia?" Pyrrha asked.

"Of course it is. Duel monsters is a game where two duelists face off, and fight to reduce the other player's life points to zero, by summoning various monsters, to fight alongside them, while using spells and traps to gain an advantage in battle. Duelists build their own decks, to create their own style of dueling and each card in the deck represents the duelist's spirit." Mia said.

"That was pretty deep. Aren't you a bit mature for your age?" Jaune asked.

"Yes. Yes I am." Mia replied.

Pyrrha and Jaune then turned their attention back to the duel, as Zack manage to stand upright.

"You still have some fight. It will all be gone soon. I play a card face-down, and play the Shard of Greed spell card. You're quite familiar with this card, so I won't bother explaining its effects. I now end my turn." Scar said, as his cards materialized on the field.

Shard of Greed
[Spell: Continuous]

Turn 4: Zackery Aegis
Zackery Aegis: 2400LP vs Scar: 2600LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 3+1 vs Scar Hand: 2

"Alright! Time to take another crack at ya! Draw!" Zack yelled as he drew his card.

"I play the Equip Spell Megamorph, and I'm equipping it to Stratos! Since my life points happen to be lower than yours, Megamorph doubles Stratos' attack strength!" Zack yelled, raising his fist.

Megamorph
[Spell: Equip]

Elemental HERO Stratos: 1800ATK + 1800ATK = 3600ATK

Megamorph showed an emblem with strange engravings on it, and emitted an eerie aura, as the Emblem was then absorbed into Stratos' body, empowering him, as the wind started to pick up. Jaune and Pyrrha felt a great amount of intensity emitting from the monster, as they could feel its resolve to fight.

"Alright Stratos! Get in there and attack Heroic Champion – Kusanagi! Turbine Kick!" Zack yelled.

Stratos jumped into the air, as he then created two mini tornados, with his turbine wings. Since damage is real in the darkness barrier, Jaune and Pyrrha had to hold onto Mia's shirt, so they wouldn't get caught up in the storm. The two miniature tornados then headed towards Kusanagi, as he was then picked up by the two tornados, which then merged together creating a bigger tornado. While Kusanagi was helpless to do anything within the tornado, Stratos then launched himself forward, performing a downward kick strike, and headed towards Kusanagi. With perfect timing, the tornado then dissipated, as Stratos finished off Kusanagi with his kick, causing an explosion to occur in the sky. Scar was pushed back a bit, and took a little bit of damage. Stratos then exited the explosion, as he then landed on the ground, sliding just a bit forward, and kneeling just a bit, before returning to Zack's side of the field. Jaune just jaw dropped, while Pyrrha was at a loss for words.

Scar: 2600LP – 600LP = 2000LP

"You guys think that was good? You haven't seen anything yet." Mia said.

"You mean it gets even more intense than this!? Not sure if Ruby would be able to handle this much excitement. However, Zack's monsters are really awesome." Jaune said.

"That's my brother." Mia said, feeling a little proud of him.

"Wait. Something is happening to Stratos." Pyrrha said.

Everyone then looked at Stratos, who was now having a hard time supporting himself. He was surrounded by a purple aura, as his power was drained as he was breathing heavily now.

Elemental HERO Stratos: 3600ATK – 1800ATK – 900ATK = 900ATK

"That's the downside of my Megamorph card. If my life points happen to be higher than my opponent's, the monster equipped with Megamorph loses half of its attack strength. Real bummer there. Hehe." Zack said, while having an awkward smile on his face.

"DON'T ACT SO CASUAL ABOUT IT!" Mia yelled in anger at her brother's behavior.

"Don't worry Mia, I got it undercover, thanks to this! The Quick-Play spell card Emergency Provisions! Now I can send as many spell and trap cards that I control to the graveyard, and I gain 1000 life points for each. So I'll ditch my Megamorph and Stratos and I are better than ever." Zack said, as the Megamorph card disappeared, as both he and Stratos looked better than ever.

Emergency Provisions
[Spell: Quick-Play]

Zackery Aegis: 2400LP + 1000LP = 3400LP

Elemental HERO Stratos: 900ATK + 900ATK = 1800ATK

"Huh. I guess he really did think through that one. I'm sure not giving Zack enough credit." Mia said, feeling more proud of her brother.

"Alright then. I'll set one monster face-down and that's all for now. Turn over!" Zack said, ending his turn.

Turn 5: Scar
Zackery Aegis: 3400LP vs Scar: 2000LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 1 vs Scar Hand: 2 + 1

"Very well. My turn. I draw, and now my Shard of Greed Gains one Greed Counter." Scar said.

Shard of Greed: 1 Counter

"Next, I play my face-down trap card! Call of the Haunted! With it, I revive my Kusanagi!" Scar said, as Kusanagi revived.

Call of the Haunted
[Trap: Continuous]

"Guess you're ready for round two." Zack said, as he stood his ground.

"I'm bringing backup this time. I summon Heroic Challenger – Assault Halberd to my field in attack mode." Scar said, placing another card on the disk.

Heroic Challenger – Assault Halberd
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1800 DEF: 200

The new challenger that arrived was wearing dark and light purple armor, with silver blades on his shoulders and knees and helmet, which had a horn. He had red eyes, as his mouth was covered by a faceplate. His left arm is actually a halberd mechanical arm, with sharp blades and had the "Heroic Challenger" emblem on it. This one was intimidating out of the rest.

"I now equip Kusanagi with Lightning Blade increasing his attack strength by 800." Scar said.

Lightning Blade
[Spell: Equip]

Heroic Champion – Kusanagi: 2500ATK + 800ATK = 3300ATK

Kusanagi then opened this left palm, as a double edge sword, with a hilt design with in lightning bolt design. Electricity then coursed through his body.

"An electric sword. I'm sure Nora would like that." Jaune said.

"I think we should be more concern with the fact that Kusanagi is fighting with both Fire and Lightning." Pyrrha said.

"Time for payback! Kusanagi! Strike down Stratos! Fire-Lightning Style! KAISHIN NO IPPASTU!" Scar yelled, as imaginary Kanji characters appeared behind him.

"Kaishin no what?" Jaune said, confused by the words.

"It means "One hit of satisfaction". I don't mean to brag, but I'm quite skill in my Japanese." Mia said.

"That doesn't sound good in our case." Pyrrha said.

"Indeed it isn't." Zack said, bracing himself.

Kusanagi then ignited both swords with their corresponding element, and ran towards Stratos, as he performed a sword dash, and made a clean cut through Stratos, who then exploded, damaging Zack.

Zackery Aegis: 3400LP – 1500LP = 1900LP

"STRATOS!" Zack yelled.

"Assault Halberd! Lay waste to his defense position monster!" Scar yelled.

Assault Halberd then ran forward with his left hand thrown out, charging towards the face-down monster. The card flipped face-up, revealing it none other than Wroughtweiler. While the dog was brave to face his opponent and charge at him, he was not match for the sheer might of the Halberd wielding knight, as the dog was pierced with the Halberd and destroyed. Pyrrha almost cried, after seeing a dog, even though it is a machine, get destroyed in cold blood.

Wroughtweiler
[LV: 3] [Attribute: Earth]
Machine/Effect
ATK: 800 DEF: 1200

"You feel bad for the dog Pyrrha?" Mia asked.

"Yes." Pyrrha replied.

"Well get used to it, because that dog is going to be dying a lot." Mia said.

"That's a horrible thing to say!" Pyrrha screamed.

"Have you no heart!?" Jaune yelled, as he comforted Pyrrha.

"I was just stating the facts." Mia said.

"Well you don't have to be so direct! (To Pyrrha) It's okay Pyrrha, I'm here for you." Jaune said, hugging Pyrrha.

"Thanks Jaune." Pyrrha said, as she calmed down.

As for the duel, Zack just covered himself from the explosion and then smiled.

"Hey Scar. You shouldn't kill a man's best friend. Whenever Wroughtweiler is destroyed in battle and sent to my graveyard, I can take an Elemental HERO and one polymerization card from my graveyard and add it to my hand. Considering Fusion Substitute is also named Polymerization, it counts. So I add Bubbleman and Fusion Substitute to my hand." Zack said retrieving his cards.

Suddenly, Zack felt a sharp surge of pain, as he then got on one knee holding his chest in pain. When he looked up, he saw that Assault Halberd's weapon was steaming, as if it had just fired a shot.

Zackery Aegis: 1900LP – 600LP = 1300LP

"Assault Halberd can inflict piercing damage whenever he attacks a defense position monster. Also, whenever he inflict battle damage, I can add a Heroic card from my deck to my hand. I'll add Heroic Challenger – Extra Sword to my hand. I shall now end my turn. I'm looking forward how you fight back." Scar said.

Heroic Challenger – Extra Sword
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000

Turn: 6
Zackery Aegis: 1300LP vs Scar: 2000LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 3+1 vs Scar: 2

"You want me to take my turn? Fine then! I'll take it! Draw! I play Graceful Charity! Now I get to draw three cards, as long I discard two!" Zack yelled.

Graceful Charity
[Spell: Normal]

Zack looked at the cards in his hand, and consider which cards to throw out. After thinking carefully, he then devised a plan, as he then discarded his cards.

"I now summon Bubbleman again. Since I don't have any cards on my field, I can draw two cards again. Next I play Dark Factory of Mass Production! Thanks to this spell card, I can snatch two normal type monsters in my graveyard, and add them back to my hand. I select both Avian and the Sparkman that I discarded back to my hand!" Zack said.

Dark Factory of Mass Production
[Spell: Normal]

Dark Factory of Mass Production showed a Goblin monster working at a factory that was decorated with skulls and skeleton arms, and were producing square shaped fairy monsters, with pink question marks on their heads.

"Time to take this duel to the next level! I play Fusion Substitute! I'm taking Bubbleman, Avian, and Sparkman to form a Hero with the power of a storm!" Zack yelled.

"A triple fusion!?" Scar said in surprise.

Avian and Sparkman then appeared on the field next to Bubbleman, as the three Heroes then jumped into the air, as their bodies distorted in the mass of light, until one being emerged from the light.

"Presenting, the rad, the mighty, the awesome, Elemental HERO Tempest!" Zack yelled.

Elemental HERO Tempest
[LV: 8] [Attribute: Wind]
Warrior/Fusion/Effect
ATK: 2800 DEF: 2800

The Hero that appeared had dark blue body and leg armor, with gold outlines and Bubbleman's shoulder pads. The feet resemble those of a bird. He also had two green wings from Avian, and his head had a blue visor that covered the top area of his face, and he had spikey green hair. For weaponry, he had a red claw gauntlet, and on he had an arm cannon on his left.

"I literally have no words to describe this monster." Jaune said, as he was awe struck his appearance.

"Indeed. This may only be a card game, but it is astonishing of what it's capable of." Pyrrha said.

"That's what makes our world special. Technology of today in our world made the game of duel monsters evolve. I'll tell you guys more, that's if Zack wins." Mia said.

"Ah Mia. I'm starting to see the resemblance between you and Weiss." Zack said, sounding a little annoyed.

"You want to prove me wrong? Beat him then." Mia said, as she kept her glare.

"Fine then. You know, I think I need a place where my Heroes can stunt their stuff." Zack said, as a slot on the side of his duel disk opened up.

"What are you doing?" Scar said.

"Just a little scene change. I play the field-spell Skyscraper!" Zack said, placing his card in the disk.

Skyscraper
[Spell: Field]

The ground began to shake, and it continued to become more violent. Suddenly, massive buildings arose from the ground, as they then surrounded the area. Once the rumbling stop, multiple skyscrapers were seen all around them, and there was even a full moon. Tempest was then seen on top of the tallest skyscraper, as the moon shone behind him, as he looked down at the two Heroic monsters. Jaune and Pyrrha only just stared at what happened.

"DID ZACK JUST BUILD A CITY WITH JUST A CARD!?" Jaune yelled.

"HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?! THIS LOOKS SO REALISTIC!" Pyrrha yelled.

"Calm down guys. It's just solid vision. It's not actually real." Mia said.

"Well it looks real to me!" Jaune said, trying to calm himself down.

"Interesting. A new battlefield." Scar said.

"Like it? Well, your monster may not. When an Elemental HERO fights a monster with more attack points, Skyscraper can increase their attack power by 1000! Tempest! Attack Heroic Champion – Kusanagi! Tempester Storm Blast!" Zack yelled.

Elemental HERO Tempest: 2800ATK + 1000ATK = 3800ATK

Tempest then jumped off the building he was perched on, and position himself directly above Heroic Champion – Kusanagi. He then aimed his arm canon right at him and fired.

"I play the face-down trap card Heroic Advance! Whenever a Heroic monster is attacked, I can redirect the attack to another face-up level 4 or lower monster, and double its attack! Tempest! Your opponent is now Assault Halberd!" Scar yelled.

"But you'll still take damage! Go for it Tempest!" Zack yelled.

Heroic Advance
[Trap/Normal]

Heroic Challenger – Assault Halberd: 1800ATK + 1800ATK = 3600ATK

Heroic Advance showed Double Lance filled with power, as he was shielding another Heroic monster that looked like a Spartan. Assault Halberd then quickly got in between Kusanagi and attack, as he raised his arms to block the beam.

"Monster that battle due to the effects of Heroic advance, aren't destroyed." Scar said, shielding himself.

Scar: 2000LP – 200LP = 1800LP

"Now that was pretty epic." Jaune said.

"If there wasn't so much riding on this battle, I think I would be enjoying this a lot more." Pyrrha said.

"Skyscraper only works, if your monsters attack. Tempest will be destroyed when my turn comes." Scar said.

"Are you sure? I think Tempest has other plans." Zack said.

"What?" Scar replied.

"I activate Tempest's ability! By sending one card on my field to the graveyard, I select one monster on my field, and that monster can't be destroyed in battle as long as Tempest is face-up on my field. I'll send Skyscraper to the graveyard, so that way, Tempest can always get up, no matter how many times he gets knock down!" Zack yelled, as the city disappeared, while Tempest glowed with a green aura.

"I can sense this monster's strength. It's so strong." Pyrrha said.

"The pressure he's giving off. To be honest, Zack and his monster almost have the same look in their eyes?" Jaune said.

"Wait. You can sense his strength? And how can you see his eyes? He's wearing a visor!" Mia said, surprised.

"I just know how those two are feeling. Their desire to move forward is strong." Jaune said.

"It's almost as the cards are communicating with Zack." Pyrrha said.

"I'll play a card face-down, and end my turn." Zack said, playing a card face-down on the field.

Turn: 7
Zackery Aegis: 1300LP vs. Scar: 1800LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 1 vs Scar Hand: 2 + 1

"My turn. Draw. Shard of Greed now gains another greed Counter. I now send it to the graveyard to draw two more cards." Scar said, as the shard glowed green, allowing him to draw two cards.

"I now summon Heroic Challenger – Extra Sword in attack mode." Scar said.

Heroic Challenger – Extra Sword
[LV: 4] [Earth: Attribute]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000

The warrior that appeared was wearing a variety of green and white armor. His helmet had white spikes on the top part of his mask, a mouth guard, and two red eyes. His weapons of choice were one long sword and a smaller version of it.

"I now overlay level 4 Assault Halberd with Extra Sword! With these two monsters, I build the overlay network!" Scar yelled, as the two knights performed the same procedure as before.

"Another XYZ summon!" Jaune yelled.

"Anything from that can't be good." Pyrrha said.

"Descend from the gale of a storm! Blade Armor Ninja!" Scar said, placing another monster on the field.

Blade Armor Ninja
[Rank: 4] [Attribute: Wind]
Warrior/XYZ/Effect
ATK: 2200 DEF: 1000

On Scar's side of the field was a pillar of green wind, as a warrior descended within the pillar. He was wearing dark red armor, with yellow pieces on his shoulder, arm, and waist guard. He also wore a black hood, on his head, and he had two red eyes, and a one yellow horn. On his back was a special sword sheath, that looks like it rotates, and it stored two katanas.

"First he have heroes, a knight, a samurai, and now ninja? What's next? A futuristic solider?" Jaune asked rhetorically.

"Jaune. You can find any type of monster in the world. Any monster." Mia said, emphasizing the last part.

"Really. I guess the duel monster world is big one. Right Pyrrha?" Jaune said.

"It does sound big indeed. However, I'm sure Blake would love to see this." Pyrrha said.

(Meanwhile)

"ACHOO!" Blake sneezed.

"You okay partner?" Yang asked.

"I don't know, but I feel like I'm missing something I want to see." Blake said.

"I know exactly how you feel." Ruby said.

"So what would you girls like?" Ethan asked.

"Um…can I get…tuna on my ramen please?" Blake asked.

"Sure. I can give you the maximum amount they allow." Ethan said calmly.

"T-thanks." Blake said, while her partner giggled at her.

(Back to the Duel)

"Since Extra Sword was used as XYZ material for the XYZ summon, Blade Armor Ninja gains 1000 attack points." Scar said.

Blade Armor Ninja: 2200ATK + 1000ATK = 3200ATK

"That's not all! I activate Blade Armor Ninja's special ability! By using one overlay unit, a Ninja monster on my field can attack twice this turn." Scar yelled as an overlay unit was absorbed into one of his swords.

"I then play Overlay Regen! This card acts as an overlay unit for any XYZ monster. I'm giving it to Kusanagi!" Scar yelled.

Blade Armor Ninja: 2OVU to 1OVU

Heroic Champion Kusanagi: 0OVU to 1OVU

Over Regen showed a green warrior with wings, a lava dragon, and golem made out of acid standing behind a pillar of bright light, as they each got their overlay units. Then card then turned into an overlay unit and attached to Kusanagi.

"I just did the math, and the results aren't good. If all three attacks hit, then Zack loses!" Mia yelled.

"And if Kusanagi has overlay units, he can negate trap cards." Pyrrha said, analyzing the situation.

"Both of those sound bad." Jaune said.

Zack stood his ground, but smiled wickedly. As he gestured his hands to tell scar to bring it on. Tempest did the exact same thing.

"Bring it!" Zack said.

"Blade Armor Ninja! Strike Tempest twice! Double katana slash!" Scar yelled.

Blade Armor Ninja then ran forward towards Tempest at high speeds. The sheath on his back then rotated to the right, so that there was a sword on the top and bottom right side. He then unsheathed the bottom right sword, and slashed forward. Tempest withstood the attack due to his ability, but Zack still took damage. Armor Ninja then ran up the barrier and unsheathed his other sword, and sliced Tempest's back. Tempest survived, but Zack felt the pain and fell to his knees.

Zackery Aegis: 1300LP – 400LP – 400LP = 500LP

"The final blow. Kusanagi! End Zackery Aegis' life!" Scar yelled.

Kusanagi then jumped into the air and then brought down both of his swords, Tempest grabbed his right arm, and pushed it back to prevent it from touching him. However, he had more trouble trying to hold his left arm back, since he was wearing a blaster. Kusanagi's Lightning Blade got closer and closer. Everyone just stared in suspense at the scene.

"You fell for the trap." Zack said.

"What are you talking about? I can just negate it with Kusanagi's ability." Scar said.

"Who said it has to be a trap card to be a trap?" Zack said.

"Wait. You don't mean…" Scar said, realizing what he meant.

"At this moment, I play my face-down Spell card! Mystical Space Typhoon! This card can destroy any spell or trap card on the field. I destroy your Lightning Blade!" Zack yelled.

Mystical Space Typhoon
[Spell: Quick-Play]

Heroic Champion – Kusanagi: 3300ATK – 800ATK = 2500ATK

A blue typhoon then emerged from the card, as it headed straight for the two monsters, who were in a deadlock. The typhoon, then made Kusanagi let go of his Lightning Sword as it was sent flying into the sky, and shattered. Now seeing his chance, Tempest then pushed forward, and placed the front end of his canon against Kusanagi's chest. Kusanagi then looks down at his body, as Tempest fired a shot from his blaster right through Kusanagi. Kusanagi was sent flying back, as he then shattered in the air.

Scar: 1800LP – 300LP = 1500LP

"Well played. I shall end my turn by playing one card face-down on my field." Scar said.

"Now that was a close one." Jaune said, calming down.

"This quite stressful for a card game." Pyrrha said.

Turn 8: Zackery Aegis
Zackery Aegis: 500LP vs Scar: 1500LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 1 + 1 vs Scar Hand: 2

"I draw. I play the spell card Pot of Greed! I can now pick up two more cards." Zack said, as he drew his cards.

What he drew was Pyrrha's card. However, he noticed something strange. She wasn't a tuner for some reason. He examine the card carefully, and realized that playing her now wouldn't be the best thing. None of the cards in his hands would be able to help Tempest destroy Blade Armor Ninja. He hated playing defensively, but he had to do it.

"I activate the effect of Fusion Substitute. By banishing it from my graveyard, I can return Elemental HERO – Mariner from my graveyard back to my extra deck, and then draw a card." Zack said, but he did not get the card he needed right now.

"I…switch Tempest to defense mode, and set a card facedown to end my turn." Zack said, hesitantly.

"If he's going on the defense, there must not be a lot he can do. Although he's staring at the other card in his hand." Pyrrha said.

"Don't worry guys. Zack will get through this, hopefully." Mia said, trying to have faith in her brother.

"Who knew card games could be so deadly as well." Jaune said.

Turn 9: Scar
Zackery Aegis: 500LP vs Scar: 1500LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 3 vs Scar: 2 + 1

"My turn. Draw! I play the spell card Pot of Greed. Now I'm allowed to draw two cards. I then play the spell card Dian Keto the Cure Master! Now my life points increase by 1000!" Scar said.

Dian Keto the Cure Master
[Spell: Normal]

Scar: 1500LP + 1000LP = 2500LP

The card sowed a woman in a red and blue dress, with green hair, holding a magical orb with healing powers. The card then blew pixie dust on him, healing him.

"Great. Now he's has more than half of his life points." Mia said with contempt.

"Next, I play the spell card The Warrior Returning Alive! With the power of this card, I can now add Heroic Challenger Double Lance back to my hand. I now summon Double Lance to my field. And you know his ability very well." Scar said.

The Warrior Returning Alive
[Spell: Normal]

Double Lance then reappeared on the battlefield, as he then summon another version of himself from the graveyard.

"I now overlay both of my Double Lances! I shall once again build the overlay network with these two monsters!" Scar yelled, as the two monsters performed the XYZ summoning routine.

"Knight of grand strength! Unite the warriors of strength, and become a stronger force! I XYZ summon, Zubaba General!" Scar yelled.

Zubaba General
[Rank: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/XYZ/Effect
ATK: 2000 DEF: 1000
OVU: 2

The ground then shook, as it then began to crack. The crack then completely opened, as bulky, white armored knight arose from the ground. He had yellow studding on the sides. His helmet had two sharp horns, and a mouth plate, as he only showed his two yellow eyes. He was wearing two shoulder pads with horns as well, and a red cape. His weapon was a gigantic broad sword which was almost the height as he was.

"Great. Two XYZ monsters. At least things won't be boring." Zack said.

"You'll be changing your mind about that soon. I activate Zubaba General's special ability! By using one overlay unit, I can take a Warrior type monster from my hand, and equip it to Zubaba General, and he will gain attack points equal to the equipped monster's attack strength. I equip my General with Heroic Challenger – War Hammer, with an attack strength of 2100!" Scar yelled.

Zubaba General: 2OVU to 1OVU
Zubaba General: 2000ATK + 2100ATK = 4100ATK

Heroic Challenger – War Hammer
[LV: 6] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 2100 DEF: 1300

An astral spirit of Heroic Challenger – War Hammer then appeared, and he was a massive knight with dark blue, and grey body armor. He wore a helmet with two horns and a slit visor on it. His elbow armor were tow cylinders and his lower legs resembled rectangles. His weapons of course war a gigantic War Hammer. The astral spirit then overlapped with Zubaba General, as he was then absorbed. Zubaba General then sheathed his sword, as a war hammer then materialized in his right hand.

"You think Nora would be happy or sad to see a gigantic hammer wielding monster on the enemy's field?" Pyrrha asked.

"Probably both." Jaune said.

"Who's Nora?" Mia asked.

"Well, you know how wild your brother is?" Pyrrha asked.

"Uh huh." Mia said, with a nod.

"Well, multiply that by 10, and that's basically Nora." Pyrrha said.

"I'm not sure if ten is the right number." Jaune said.

"Sounds like Zack and Nora would get along just fine." Mia said in a deadpanned tone, as Zack was already a handful to her.

"No matter how strong your monsters get, they won't destroy Tempest!" Zack yelled.

"That's all going to change when I play my face-down! Breakthrough Skill!" Scar yelled, as his trap revealed itself.

"Oh shoot. That isn't good." Zack said.

"Exactly, your monster's effect is hereby negated! Meaning it can be destroy in battle now! Blade Armor Ninja! Strike!" Scar yelled.

Tempest had a yellow aura surround him, as it then shattered. Blade Armor Ninja, then ran towards Tempest, and performed a dash strike, destroying Tempest as he blew up.

"Sorry Tempest." Zack said.

"You put up a worthy duel Zackery. However, I will be the winner of this battle. Zubaba General! Award Zackery with a swift death!" Scar yelled.

Zubaba General then raised his hammer and charged towards Zack. Jaune and Pyrrha all watched in horror, as they thought Zack's life was over. Mia just continued to stare. Zubaba General then threw down his sword causing an explosion to occur.

"ZACK!" Jaune and Pyrrha screamed.

Scar tried to see beyond the smoke, to clarify if Zack was permanently down. However, when the dust cleared, Zubaba General had his sword stuck in what appears to be a giant stone hand. Behind the stone hand was a another HERO, who had green skins, a leather kilt, and leggings, while his right side of his body was completely made out of wood, with his right arm appearing to be a tree branch. Behind the Hero was Zack, who remained unscathed.

"He survived!" Jaune yelled.

"Thank goodness." Pyrrha said, taking a deep breath.

"I believe you owe me an explanation. How are you still standing, and how did you summon your monster?" Scar demanded.

"I have my Pinpoint Guard trap card to thank for that. Whenever you attack me with one of your monsters, Pinpoint Guard lets me summon a level 4 or below monster from my graveyard in defense mode, and it can't be destroyed in combat, or by effects for the rest of this turn. As for Woodsman, I discarded him earlier due to my Graceful Charity spell card. So I'm still in this." Zack said.

Pinpoint Guard
[Trap/Normal]

Elemental HERO – Woodsman
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1000 DEF: 2000

"I'll just have to hold out until my next turn, to finish you off. I play one card face-down and end my turn!" Scar said, ending his turn.

Turn 10: Zackery Aegis
Zackery Aegis: 500LP vs Scar: 2500LP
Zackery Aegis Hand: 3+1 vs. Scar Hand: 0

"Alright! My tur-URK!" Zack said, as he felt a sudden surge of pain throw through his arm.

Zack got one knee, as he held his right arm. He then remembered that he accidentally battered his arm, when he ran into that lamppost, and it didn't help that damage was real in the darkness barrier. Mia ran over to support him, and was really angry with her brother.

"Are you an idiot!? You told me that your injury wasn't serious, but apparently, not serious is equivalent to kneeling down in intense pain in your book." Mia yelled.

"Sorry about that. I just really wanted to duel this guy." Zack said, hoping his sister's anger would subside.

Jaune and Pyrrha then came over.

"Zack. You're in no shape to fight! You can't go on like this!" Jaune yelled.

"I know you're trying to protect us, but you can't if you can't protect yourself. Mia, can you take over for your brother?" Pyrrha asked.

"I won't allow it. Once a duel of darkness has started, both duelist must fight to the end, and not outside help is allowed." Scar said.

"Good point. Even if I could, I wouldn't interfere." Mia said.

"But, aren't you concern for his safety? Isn't that why you ran up to him, and mad that he went in without telling you?" Jaune asked.

"No. I'm mad at him that he completely forgot all about it, and rushed in without thinking! I could have treated that you know!" Mia yelled.

"Well, too late for that. I can't take off my duel disk, otherwise it's an immediate forfeit." Zack said.

"Why wouldn't you interfere?" Pyrrha asked.

"Multiple reasons. One: my brother is too stubborn to give up. Two: I trust him. Three: he wants to finish the fight. And Four: he's an Aegis." Mia said.

"Aegis? As in a shield?" Pyrrha said.

"That's correct. Our dad has always said that our name is meant to protect and shield those we cherish. So no matter how broken I may be, as long as I still got some backbone, and organs, I can still stand strong! As for my deck. Well, it's obvious that they're the sword. Swords and shields work together as one, and in the right hands, they're unstoppable! I won't give a damn of how I look right now, until everyone can breathe easily. Besides, this Grimm is giving me a great fight! I really want to beat him because of how strong he is." Zack said as he got up.

Mia just looked at her brother. She rolled her eyes, but smiled.

"You better win after making that speech. It sounded cheesy though." Mia said.

"Well, we all need to eat cheese once in a while. It's good for us." Zack said.

"Fine then. You better win this, otherwise I'll call you the worse brother of the century." Mia said, smiling.

"You can be so cruel sometimes. But that's why I love you." Zack said, ruffling Mia's hair.

Jaune could relate to Zack in a way, as he is willing to risk his life to protect his teammates, and keep on fighting till they're safe. Pyrrha thought that Zack's words were in a way inspiring in way, as it would be something a Huntsman would say. Zack's spirit was the same as Huntsman.

"Such spirit. Reminds me of you Jaune." Pyrrha said.

"I guess. You know. If there was a way we can help. We should take it." Zack said.

"You're right Jaune, and I think there is a way we could help." Pyrrha said.

Jaune only looked confused, and turned his attention back to Zack.

"Are you done talking? We have a duel to finish. Although, it's quite impossible to make a comeback in your condition." Scar said.

"Guess you haven't heard. I do the impossible. My turn now. I DRAW!" Zack yelled.

All of a sudden Zack's extra deck, began to glow. Even Scar was surprised by this. Zack then opened it up, as two cards were shining brightly. The cards then took form of two violet cards. He then smiled, knowing that he would be victorious.

"I guess the trump card comes to me, or trump cards. Pyrrha, Jaune. If I'm a shield, would you care to be the sword?" Zack said, as he flicked two of his cards, and showed them to the two Hunters.

"Do you even have to ask? Of course we'll help." Jaune said.

"That sounds lovely." Pyrrha said, smiling.

"Alright then! Let's go! I activate Woodsman's ability! During my standby phase, I can add one Polymerization card from my deck or graveyard to my hand, so I'll take another copy of polymerization and add it to my hand." Zack said, adding a copy of Polymerization to his hand.

"I now going to bring out a new friend of my! I summon JNPR-Soul: Pyrrha Nikos! All right Pyrrha! Spotlight's yours!" Zack yelled.

"Why thank you. I won't disappoint." Pyrrha said, as she jumped into battle.

JNPR-Soul: Pyrrha Nikos
[LV: 4] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1500 DEF: 900

Pyrrha then stood on the battlefield, next to Woodsman. She then raised her Milo spear and Akouo shield up against the two XYZ monsters.

"Now for the fun part! I play spell Polymerization! Merge Earth attribute Woodsman with Pyrrha! This might tickle a bit Pyrrha." Zack said.

"Wait. You're doing what?!" Pyrrha yelled surprised.

Woodsman and Pyrrha were then lifted into the air, as their bodies then distorted in the mass of light. Jaune just stared as his friend was fusing with a hero. Pyrrha felt like her body was pulling apart, but she felt Woodsman's power flowing through her.

"Hero of the Forest. Lend your strength of a forest to the Huntress of Grand Skill, to bring forth a warrior of true strenght! I Fusion Summon! Come Forth! A combination of hero and huntsman! Hunter HERO – Pyrrha Nikos!" Zack chanted.

Skilled Hunter HERO – Pyrrha Nikos
[LV: 7] [Attribute: Earth]
Warrior/Fusion/Effect
ATK: 2600 DEF: 2300

From the swirl of light, Pyrrha descend with her eyes closed. Armed with both weapons. She then landed on the ground, as she then opened her eyes. She then twirled her weapon and threw it down, as a gust of wind blew from the area. Scar was forced to cover himself as the wind was fearsome. Zack and Mia were the ones in awe this time, as Pyrrha looked amazing to them.

"Pyrrha. You look so beautiful." Mia said.

"Not to mention you look pretty strong as well!" Zack said, giving Pyrrha a thumbs up.

"Why thanks. Although the card name. Hunter HERO. Did you come up with that yourself?" Pyrrha asked.

"I'm not quite sure myself. The cards in my extra deck just did whatever they wanted, and bam. Hunter HERO was created." Zack said, as he questioned the thought.

"Of course it did." Mia said in a deadpanned tone.

"Well. Let's see what you can do. I play the special effect of JNPR-Soul: Pyrrha Nikos! When sent from the field to the graveyard by Fusion Summon for her fusion counterpart, I can send one face-up spell or trap card you control back to the bottom of your deck! I send Heroic – Challenger War Hammer to the bottom of your deck! Magnetic Repulsion!" Zack yelled.

Pyrrha then thrusted out her hand, sending a magnetic wave towards Zubaba General. The general then felt his Hammer pulling out of his hands, as the astral image of War Hammer was pulled out and sent back to the deck.

"My War Hammer!" Scar yelled.

"There's more. Since I control Pyrrha's fusion form, I can special summon JNPR-Soul: Jaune Arc directly from my hand!" Zack yelled.

"My turn now!" Jaune said, as he stepped into the battlefield.

JNPR-Soul: Jaune Arc
[LV: 3] [Attribute: Light]
Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1300 DEF: 500

However, upon seeing the two monsters face to face, he felt a little overwhelmed as he gulped a bit. However, from Pyrrha view, Jaune's chibi size was something she adore, and couldn't help but blush and smile. Zack and Jaune were too dense realize it, while Mia just sighed.

"Jaune is a lucky man. How is he this oblivious?" Mia muttered to herself, as Zack continued his turn.

"I now play the spell card Fusion Recovery! Thanks to this card, now I can recover a Polymerization spell card and a monster that was used as fusion material back to my hand. The monster I choose is none other than my Elemental HERO – Sparkman!" Zack yelled.

Fusion Recovery
[Spell/Normal]

Fusion Recovery showed the orange Imp monster coming out of a flying Polymerization card. Zack then retrieve both Sparkman and Polymerization back from his grave, and proceeded to the next phase of the duel.

"I now play Polymerization from my hand! This time, I fuse Light Attribute Sparkman, with JNPR-Soul: Jaune Arc!" Zack yelled.

"Um…Mister Sparkman. What does fusion feel like?" Jaune asked.

"It feels like your entire body is being ripped apart during the middle section, and you're being squished together with someone, in a cramp bed. Don't worry, it's painless. Well, for me. I've been doing this ever since. It's my job." Sparkman said.

"Oh. Really. I see. Well. Let's get this over with." Jaune said.

Jaune and Sparkman then ascended into the air, as their bodies began to merge together. Jaune felt Sparkman's strength flow throw his body, and a slight hint of electrical shocks.

"Hero of surging lightning. Lend your strength to the Huntsman of proud chivalry, in order to create a force to bring great wisdom to the battlefield! I FUSION SUMMON! Tactician Hunter HERO – Jaune Arc! Appear!" Zack chanted.

Tactician Hunter HERO – Jaune Arc
[LV: 5] [Attribute: Light]
Warrior/Fusion/Effect
ATK: 2300 DEF: 1300

From the flash of light, Jaune then walked out of the light, as he then unsheathed his weapon, Crocea Mors, and got in a battle stance next to Pyrrha. Zack and Mia just stared in wonder at Jaune.

"Wow Jaune. You look a lot more decent than I originally thought!" Mia said.

"D-decent?" Jaune said.

"Ah don't worry about it. Classic is good sometimes. Remember." Zack said, with his eyes closed and with a thumbs up.

"Y-yeah. Thanks Zack." Jaune said.

"Sure thing. Now moving right along. I activate the effect of JNPR-Soul: Jaune Arc! When sent from my field to the graveyard as fusion material for Jaune's fusion counterpart, I can select one HERO monster on my field and give it 300 attack points until the end of my turn. I give Jaune Arc 300 extra attack points." Zack declared.

Tactician Hunter HERO – Jaune Arc: 2300ATK + 300ATK = 2600ATK

"Your monsters may be strong, but I'll still be standing for my next turn to come." Scar said.

Zack then looked at one of the cards and in his hands, and then turned to Jaune with a nervous look.

"Jaune. Can you sheath your sword for a moment?" Zack asked.

"Uh…sure why not?" Jaune said, as he sheathed his sword.

"Ok. Jaune. Whatever you do. Do not, freak out. Ok?" Zack said.

"That doesn't sound reassuring Zack." Jaune said, getting a bit nervous.

"Just listen to me. What I'm about to do next may seem a bit extreme. But it's for our own good." Zack said.

"Is going to involve me doing something that could get me killed?" Jaune asked.

"No. It's just going to be really surprising from your point of view." Zack said.

"Well. Go ahead. How bad could it be?" Jaune said.

"Okay then. Here goes. I play the Equip Spell Fusion Weapon from my hand, and give it to Jaune! FUSION WEAPON ON!" Zack yelled playing the card.

Fusion Weapon
[Spell: Equip]

Suddenly, Jaune's right arm began to glow with a bright light, as the lower section of his arm morphed into a red mechanical arm with a blue ball joint, with a red octagon railgun design. The upper part of Jaune's right arm see to have his flesh connected to the weapon. Upon seeing what happen, Jaune's reaction was somewhat understandable. He freaked out. Even Pyrrha let out a little shriek seeing what had happened.

Tactician Hunter HERO – Jaune Arc: 2600ATK + 1500ATK = 4100ATK

"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! MY ARM! WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY ARM!?" Jaune yelled, completely caught off guard by the equipment spell that was now attached to his arm.

"Relax Jaune. It's Fusion Weapon. It lets me equip it to any level 6 or lower fusion monster and give it 1500 attack points. Pretty nifty, don't you think?" Zack said.

"Is…it permanent?" Pyrrha asked, as she was still a bit startled by the card.

"Ah don't worry. I'm sure it will come off after the duel is over. I think." Zack said, with the upmost confidence.

"You think?" Mia said in a deadpanned tone.

It took a while for Jaune to calm down, and after feeling overwhelm with such an amount of power, he started to accept it. Pyrrha on the hand was still a bit on edge about Jaune's right arm was now a giant arm canon.

"Here we go! Pyrrha! Attack Zubaba General! Sparta Strike!" Zack yelled.

"Glad to." Pyrrha replied.

Pyrrha then ran towards Zubaba General and thrusted her spear forward, as the General block it, and swung his sword horizontally. Little to his knowledge, Pyrrha used her semblance to move his sword slightly, to give off the illusion he missed. The two warriors kept striking each other, parrying their attacks. Scar had other plans.

"I won't let you do as you please! I play my face-down! Battleguard Howling! Whenever a warrior type monster is targeted for an attack, this card can return a monster you control back to your hand, and deals damage to you, equal to its attack points!" Scar yelled.

"Sorry Scar. But Pyrrha her own effect! Once per turn, during either players turn, whenever a spell or trap card is activated during a battle that involves her, I can negate the activation and then re-set it! Polarity Rejection!"

Pyrrha then raised her left hand towards the trap, forcing it back into the face-down position. Zubaba General then swung his sword down, as Pyrrha was able to block the attack, and use her semblance to push Zubaba General back, throwing him off balance. Pyrrha then went for the kill, as she pierce the General's armor, causing him to explode.

"Oh by the way, if Pyrrha manages to destroy a special summon monster that came from the extra deck, I can return one spell or trap card you control back to your deck. Not that it matters." Zack said, as the trap card was ejected back from Scar's disk, and returned to his deck.

"So Pyrrha's ability messes with the opponent's spell and trap zones. One of them can negate a spell or trap card that activates when she battles, but set it rather than destroy it. Her second ability returns spells and traps back to the deck, considering if the monster she destroyed came from the extra deck." Mia said.

Scar: 2500LP – 600LP = 1900LP

"While I may lose my monsters. I'll still have enough life points to hopefully make a comeback." Scar said.

"There won't be a next turn! Jaune! Attack Blade Armor Ninja!" Zack yelled.

"Right!" Jaune said.

Blade Armor Ninja then began moving around the area, at lightning fast speed, as his movements became blurry, in an attempt to confuse Jaune. Jaune then calm down and closed his eyes to see if he could pinpoint, Blade Armor Ninja's movements.

"At this moment, I activate Jaune's effect. When he battles a monster whose attack points are different than its original attack strength, he can convert that monster's attack strength to its original value. After that, he gains the half the amount of change in attack strength until the end of the damage step! Tactic Reverse!" Zack yelled.

Blade Armor Ninja: 3200ATK – 1000ATK = 2200ATK

Tactician Hunter HERO – Jaune ARC: 4100ATK + 500ATK = 4600ATK

Jaune then opened his eyes, as he then grabbed his sword with his left hand and performed a 180 degree sword slash, as he managed to wound Blade Armor Ninja. Jaune then re-sheathed his sword and held up his right arm, and charge energy in the weapon. Zack then decided on an attack name.

"FUSION WEAPON LIMIT BREAK! HERO…EXPLODING FUSION SHOOT!" Zack yelled dramatically.

Pyrrha was caught off guard from Zack's special attack shout. Mia just rolled her eyes, but smiled. Jaune thought the attack name sounded great. Once the energy was done charging, he then released all of the energy at once, into a massive laser beam. The beam then collided with the Blade Armor Ninja, who was then vaporized within. The beam kept on traveling towards Scar, as he too was caught up in the blast.

"Well played Zackery Aegis. I'm proud to fall against a worthy opponent. But mark my words, the Grimm in the end will be triumphant! GRIMM BANZAI!" Scar yelled, as he was then disintegrated within the beam.

"Banzai? What in the world does that mean?" Mia said with a puzzled look.

Scar: 1900LP – 2400LP = 0LP

Duel Over
Winner: Zackery Aegis

"Alright! Victory achieved!" Zack yelled as he jumped into the air, throwing one of his fists into the sky.

"Well, looks like you have the bark to back up your bite." Mia said, walking up to her brother.

"Is that your way of saying I'm proud of you?" Zack asked, jokingly.

"Maybe. But I do mean it that you put on a splendid display of dueling. Maybe you be just as good as Daniel." Mia said.

"Yeah. Maybe." Zack said, as his tone sounded a bit more serious, just as Jaune and Pyrrha came up to Zack and Mia.

"Zack. We just want to say thank you for helping us. I never suspected something like this to happen, nor be the way of combat here." Pyrrha said.

"Your welcome! Besides, I couldn't have done it without this awesome deck of mine. Not to mention you guys." Zack said.

"I guess we all helped out in a way. By the way Zack, how much longer until my arm goes back to normal?" Jaune said, as he referred to his deformed arm.

"Just give it some time. Anyway, so what do you think about our game?" Zack asked.

"I don't know what to say about it honestly. It is an unique form of combat here on this world." Pyrrha said.

"It wasn't made for combat. It was made for fun. Well according to Mr. and Mrs. Yuno, they were used for combat back then, but now it's a game that everyone can enjoy. It's got something for everyone. Demons, angels, bugs, robots, fairies, aliens, dragons, and so much more." Zack said.

"Yep. The world and game of duel monsters is very vast, and enjoyable, that it has evolved through multiple ways of playing. Such ways of playing are Turbo Dueling, and Action Dueling." Mia said.

"Whoa. That's a lot of evolution for one game. I guess it's quite popular even if the Grimm are using it. Wait. Did you say bugs, and dragons in the same sentence?" Jaune asked.

"Uh huh. Pretty much. Bugs are on par with dragons here." Zack said.

"Really. That's…something." Jaune said, as he imagine a gigantic Butterfly fighting a fire breathing dragon.

"So what now?" Zack asked.

"What we do next Zack is that we go home. Get patch up. Call Anna and team RWBY about what happened. And then tomorrow, we search for Nora and Ren." Mia said.

"Do you have to be so smart all the time?" Zack asked glaring at Mia.

"It's what I do." Mia said, with a smug look.

Just then, Jaune and Pyrrha glowed, as bright energy dispersed from their energy, turning them back to their Soul-base forms. The Fusion Weapon was also gone.

"This is going to take some time getting used to. So is team RWBY like this too?" Jaune asked.

"Indeed they are. Come on let's hit the road and head for my place." Zack said, as he got up.

Zack indeed got up, but as soon as he took his first step, he immediately fell face first into the ground, and began groaning in pain. Mia, Jaune and Pyrrha rushed up to him to see what was wrong.

"Zack! What's wrong!? Are you hurt?!" Mia said, worried for her brother as he looked in pain.

"It must have been the duel. The stress has taken a toll on his body, and he must be in pain right now." Pyrrha said.

"What do we do? If we don't do something now he'll…" Jaune said.

*GROWL*

"…have an empty stomach?" Jaune said, as he did not expected that.

"He's just hungry." Pyrrha said.

"Stomach…empty. Need….food." Zack muttered as he was starving.

"YOU FREAKING MORON! DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT AGAIN!" Mia yelled.

"Mia. You're going have to drag me back home. I can't move my body. I'm too tired." Zack said.

"No way Zack! If you can get consecutively get up after getting attack by real damage, there is no possible way you can get down just because of an empty stomach!" Mia yelled.

"There's a difference Mia. Dueling requires spirit to press on. However, for actions to be perform, duel fuel is needed for endurance, and…my tank is empty." Zack said, as he manage to get on his back to lay down.

"There is no way that I'm dragging you back home! SO MAN UP! GET UP! AND START WALKING!" Mia yelled.

Pyrrha and Jaune couldn't help but chuckle at the two sibling's squabble, as Mia was enrage, and Zack was making things worse for her. Mia looked like she was about to blow a fuse. Mia then calmed herself down, before she did something to Zack. She took a couple of deep breaths, while telling herself not to break Zack's body. She then kneeled down next to Zack and came up with a solution.

"You have enough energy to chew?" Mia asked.

"Sis. If my mouth has enough energy to talk, then it has enough energy to chew." Zack said.

"Well, we're going to be a bit late to get home. I'm going to a convenience store to get some curry bread for you. Wait here okay." Mia said, as she then walked off grumbling to herself.

"Thanks Mia! This is why I like you." Zack said, putting a fist into the air.

"Yeah, yeah. Jaune, Pyrrha. Make sure he doesn't do anything reckless while I'm gone please." Mia said.

"I'm sure he's not going to be doing much, in his condition, but we'll do our best." Pyrrha said.

"Don't take too long!" Jaune yelled.

As Mia waved back, Zack laid on the floor as he stared up at the sky. He then wonder what Anna was doing at the moment. Right now, he just really needed to fill up his stomach right now. He then looked at Jaune and Pyrrha who were talking about the duel monsters game, and just smiled, knowing that he would be more useful now.

"This was sure one heck of a day. I wonder if this is what Anna felt like when she first duel with Ruby. Well, where ever they are I sure they aren't having much fun as I am." Zack thought, as he laid down.

(Red Demon's Ramen Stop)

The Red Demon's Ramen Stop. Home to the famous Red Demon ramen noodles. Inspired by the Red Demon, these portion of noodles are not to be taken lightly. Right now, team RWBY was about to get a taste of the violent flavor of these noodles, being there first time here. Ethan was a regular here, as it was his favorite eatery. Although he didn't tell Anna and team RWBY. Ethan got everyone a Tyrant size bowl, with Absolute Power Sauce. It was tasty, strong as well. As if a dragon punched you in the face, while lighting it's hand on fire. Blake got extra fish with hers. Ethan then gained a serious look as he was about to talk.

"Okay. I'll get straight too it. Last night I…"

*Slurp*

"…I encountered a duelist who…."

*Sllllluuuurrrrppppp*

"…who was using…."

*Ssssslllluuuuuurrrrrppp*

"…a dark crystal, which allowed him…."

"WOULD YOU JUST STOP SLURPING FOR ONE RA DARN MOMENT!?" Ethan yelled as he stood up from his chair.

Anna and team RWBY just stared at him with noodles hanging in their mouths, except Weiss. They blinked a couple of times before slurping down whatever they had between their lips, through the gums, and down towards the stomachs.

"Continue." Anna said, as Ethan sighed.

"Anyway, I encountered a criminal duelist last night. He had some strange type of dark crystal." Ethan said.

"I think what you're talking about is dust. However, my family has been in the dust mining business for generations, and I never have heard of something called dark dust." Weiss said.

"Well, it real. The interesting part was what he did with it. He summoned duel monsters with it." Ethan said.

"Isn't that what duel monsters is about? Summoning monsters?" Yang asked.

"True. However, it wasn't solid vision. It was a real life, breathing, flash and blood monster." Ethan said.

"What do you mean by that?" Anna asked.

"Good examples are that they can stab you, grapple you, punch you, or kill you." Ethan said.

Ruby then did a spit-take, as she drenched Weiss in soup.

"RUBY!" Weiss yelled.

"Sorry." Ruby said meekly.

"Here, I'll clean you up." Anna said, wiping Weiss' face with a napkin.

"Wait. Are you saying these monster were brought to life because of the dark dust?" Blake asked.

"That's correct. I've got this wound to prove it. Actually, it was the owner who did it." Ethan said, as she showed his injury from last night.

"That looks like it hurt. You sure you're okay?" Ruby asked, worried for Ethan.

"Don't worry. It takes a lot more than that to take me down. I would have been killed there, however a group of duelist came and confronted the man. They didn't do it to save me. They had their own agendas." Ethan said.

"Grimm." Blake said softly.

"Yeah. Grimm. You want to know something funny. The Grimm who fought the guy who attack me, he was more connected to his card than the other guy, and he was criminal. It's like the cards responded greatly to his spirit." Ethan said.

"But that's impossible! Grimm don't have souls! They're just monsters who just kill." Weiss said.

"Really? That's quite interesting. Anyway, the Grimm won in on the second turn of the duel. In other words, his first turn." Ethan said.

Upon hearing that, Blake choked on a fish and tried to get it out. Yang saw that her partner was in trouble, and slapped her so hard on the back, causing her spit out her fish right towards Ethan face. Ethan then slapped the fish before it made contact, sending it flying into a trash can the ramen owner was carrying. Blake cried in agony of seeing good fish going to waste.

"Getting back to the subject, after the Grimm defeated the crook, one of them had a strange device on their arms. It seem to absorb the dark dust's energy from the crooks body, and it made him go insane as well. What one of the Grimm said at the end, was that the Game of Darkness shows the true nature of humans, and that guy was rotten to the core. Even his monsters acknowledge that fact, and they even thank them." Ethan said.

"The Grimm killing a human sounds normal, but the way you describe it sounds like they were delivering their own sense of justice on him." Blake said, regaining her composure.

"Well still, everything you said is still hard to believe. I mean, what kind of proof do you have that all of this is true?" Weiss asked.

Ethan remained silent. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out two pictures. Team RWBY and Anna were in complete shock from seeing them. The first picture showed three dark figures wearing bone like masks, as their eyes glowed red. The one with really long dark hair was holding something that was dark but shining. The second picture was a close up shot of the dark object. Crusader remembered to bring a camera, and was able to get some shots.

"There's no doubt about it. Those are Grimm." Anna said.

"And the crystal?" Ethan asked.

"I know a dust crystal when I see one. This looks like a real dust crystal." Weiss said.

"How did you manage to get away?" Anna asked.

"I…have my ways." Ethan said, as he didn't want to blab about his secret.

Anna and team RWBY didn't know what to think of this right now, as this was a bit much.

"I've held up my end of the bargain. I expect that you would guys would do the same." Ethan said.

"Fine. We'll tell you everything." Weiss said.

"Get your ears ready, because it's a long story." Yang said.

(35 Minutes Later of explanation later that would be so boring since everyone knows what happens. If not, go watch RWBY. It's a good show)

After explaining everything to Ethan about Remnant, the four kingdoms, huntsmen and huntresses, Grimm, and everything else, he was a bit stunned that there was another world out in the entire universe, and everything seem a bit bizarre. Although they tried to keep the word Faunus out of the discussion, but Ethan questioned why Blake was a Beast-Warrior type. Anna decided to come clean, with Blake's permission of course.

"So let me get this straight. The four of you come from another world known as Remnant. You are trained by a combat school to teach you how fight monsters. Once stopped a full onslaught invasion of Grimm once. Got transported to the duel monster realm, where Elemental HERO – Neos transported you here, as duel monster cards. And Anna is your duelist?" Ethan said.

"In a nutshell, yeah. That is correct." Anna said.

"Please don't tell anyone. It's very important you keep it a secret." Ruby pleaded.

"Don't worry. I'll keep my mouth shut. Besides. No is going to believe me that four teenage girls that fight monsters on a daily basis, came from another world to stop an evil force here. Besides, we don't want to cause a panic." Ethan said.

"Good call. So is that everything you wanted to here?" Blake asked.

"Well there is one thing. Is racial discrimination back on your world really based on having animal parts?" Ethan asked with curiosity.

"Yes. Faunus have been discriminated since the beginning of time." Blake said.

"Wow. It's amazing and sad of how some people try and look for the most discriminatory traits in others, just to get a 1-up in society." Ethan said as he slumped back.

"I know, right!" Blake exclaimed, agreeing with Ethan.

Ethan then got up, but not before paying the bill and leaving a tip. He then got up and headed for the door, leaving Anna and team RWBY back at the counter.

"Hey! Why don't you stay and talk some more with us? You know, for fun!" Ruby asked.

"I'm not interested. I only talk with others if I need to know something, or is just necessary. I don't like small talk that much. Later Annie." Ethan said.

"It's Anna!" Anna exclaimed.

"Whatever." Ethan said, as he walked out of the door, while tilting his cap down.

"I really don't like that guy." Anna said, clenching her right hand.

"Ah come on Anna. Don't be like that! You're going to end up turning into the next Ice Queen with that attitude." Yang said, patting her on the back.

"Hey!" Weiss exclaimed.

"Cheer up Anna! Maybe's just a shy guy who needs a friend to warm his heart. And that person is you." Ruby said.

"Not everyone is willing to open up immediately. I'm one to know." Weiss said.

"You can't really blame him. He's just not the type of guy who likes to socialize. A bit like me back then." Blake said.

"Thanks girls. It's just the fact he's sometimes so rude, and so unsociable, that it kind of frustrates me a bit. But the worst part is that stupid nickname he gave me!" Anna said, as she squeezed her chopsticks.

"You mean Annie?" Yang asked.

"Don't. Call me that. Ever." Anna said, in quiet annoyed voice.

Weiss however glared at her, and she realized what it was about.

"Not a word Weiss. Not a word." Anna said.

"Just don't call me Ice Queen. Got it Annie?" Weiss said.

"Just don't call me Annie, Ice Queen." Anna said.

Weiss and Anna continued to look at each other in the eye, creating tension between them.

"Oh no. Anna is turning Weiss!" Ruby yelled.

After they finished their ramen, they head out for Anna's house. The whole story of Dark Dust really intrigued them, as maybe it was what the Grimm were here for, if so then why? Also, Ethan mention that the Grimm he saw duel, was connected to his cards, like an actual duelist. Team RWBY pondered about the statement, as Grimm don't have souls. Suddenly, a huge crash was heard from behind them.

"What was that?" Yang asked.

"I don't know. But I think we should take a look, just in case." Anna said.

Team RWBY looked at each other, and agreed to follow Anna. They silent walked over to what was happening in the ally. What they saw was unbelievable. Ethan was fighting a monster known as Vorse Raider. Another man was in the ally, as he was holding something in his hands that glowed with an eerie aura. Ethan also had something had his duel disk on his right arm, but instead, it appeared to be a tonfa blade.

"Is that, Ethan?" Anna asked.

"Looks like it. But who's the other guy? And what is that monster!?" Weiss yelled.

"Look at his weapon! It looks so awesome!" Ruby shouted, as the weapon caught her attention.

"Not now Ruby!" Weiss yelled.

"Wait! What's he doing?!" Blake yelled.

Everyone turn their heads towards Ethan, who then rushed towards the enemy as he then entered a command in his disk. Anna ran towards Ethan without thinking concern for him. Just because she didn't like the guy doesn't she doesn't want to help him.

"Ethan!" Anna screamed.

"What!? You've got to be kidding me." Ethan said, as the light engulfed the area.

Anna and team RWBY then covered their eyes from the blinding light. Anna opened her eyes and found herself laying on the ground. However for some reason, the ground didn't looked like a sidewalk, rather it looked more like rocks and gravel. She then got up and saw team RWBY.

"Are you girls okay?" Anna asked.

"We're fine, but I think you might want to turn around." Ruby said.

Upon doing so, Anna's eyes widen, as she was no longer in Jewel city, but on top of Cliffside, which was above a vast green forest, with the dusk sky, and for some reason there were now three suns setting in the horizon. Everything was breath taking. However, in Anna and team RWBY's case, it was a time to panic.

"WHERE IN THE NAME OF OBELISK ARE WE!?" Anna yelled, as her shout echo from the cliff.

To be continued: See you next Duel!

Bonus Section

Mia and Zack appeared out of nowhere preparing their own showcase.

"It's time for a double card showcase!" Zack yelled.

"Today's cards are the two Hunter Heroes that were seen today." Mia said.

"First one. Skilled Hunter HERO – Pyrrha Nikos! She's a level 7, warrior-earth and fusion type monster, with 2600ATK and 2300DEF. In order to summon her, you need an Earth Attribute monster and JNPR-Soul: Pyrrha Nikos, as the fusion materials." Zack said.

"Her first effect is that when an opponent activates a spell or trap card, during a battle that involves her, you can negate that card effect and set it face-down again. Also, if she happens to destroy a special summoned monster that came from the extra deck, you can return one spell or trap card your opponent controls to their deck. This force opponents to choose the activation timing of their spells and traps, as they need to manage them wisely." Mia said.

"Our second card is Tactician Hunter HERO – Jaune Arc. He's a level 5 warrior-light attribute, fusion type monster, with 2300ATK and 1300DEF. Fusion materials are of course a light-attribute monster, and JNPR-Soul: Jaune Arc. As if that was a surprise." Zack said.

"His effect is that when he battles an opponent's monster, he can convert the attack strength of powered up or weakened monster back to normal, and gain attack points equal to half of the attack point change, a great card to change the tides in your favor. Plus, with 2300 attack points to boot, he's pretty strong by himself. Although, I don't know why you would make a weaker enemy monster normal again. Maybe it could be useful somehow." Mia said.

"Hunter HEROES and Elemental HEROES are the best tag force dueling force for decks ever!" Zack yelled.

"Aw. That's really sweet of you Zack." Pyrrha said.

"Look out world! Here comes Arkos!" Jaune yelled.

"Arkos?" Mia said.

"That's our pair attack. I made it myself." Jaune said.

Author Note

I would just like to thank all of you for being so patient with me, as this fanfic is no cake walk. Anyways, Jaune and Pyrrha finally make their debut in the Yugioh: RWBY Chronicles story, as they are now going to be a part of Zack deck. The thought process was really tough. I first had to consider if I should make them fusions or not. I then came up with it. Hunters and Heroes: what's the difference? Thus, the Hunter HEROES were created. Their effects were tricky, as magnets are complex, and Jaune's semblance is a bit unclear. Pyrrha's effect is somewhat similar to the Timegazer and Stargazer, but hey, I'm doing my best to make it original. Jaune was originally going to be a Lionheart effect, but it didn't seem to fit. So I tried to do something with his smarts instead, as Jaune's strategies are where he shine best, of using an opponent's strength to his advantage. I hope you like them. It's not easy to just come up with new effects right off the bat. As for Anna and team RWBY, guess where they are now. More mysteries and secrets will be uncovered in the next chapter, as Ethan is going to find himself on the other end of the stick. Next chapter is probably what everyone wants: Nora and Ren. Nora seems straight forward, as I speak hyperactive. Ren is a bit more complicated. His semblance wasn't shown till volume 4 (which was awesome), so I don't know if I should use it. I'll think of something. Now, a lot of you are probably these questions as well: When's the card guide going to be updated? When is the first Turbo and Action duel going to happen? Well I decided to make multiple card guides, for every ten OC cards that appear in the fic just to make things simpler. Also the first Turbo duel will take place in Chapter 10! Hooray! It will include Speed world 2, with some modifications, and best of all, Speed Spells. Heck. I might even make my own Speed Spells. As for action duels, I don't know when they will appear. But I can promise you, that the card "Evade" will not be making that much of an appearance. Maybe once or twice, but to me, Action Cards should be more based on random events, and special unique effects. I even have one right here. A sneak peak of the action duel that will take place whenever I decided to included it.

Action Spell – Beat Rhythm Step!

This action card forces both players to step in beat with a randomly selected music that is being played. For every correct step, the player's life points increase by 10. Incorrect steps will result in a 50 life point loss.

Comment of the Card: Hope you play Dance, Dance, Revolution games.

Is this a good action card? Just let me know. Well that wraps this up. See you guys later. Peace out!

Notice:

Apparently, someone told me that I forgot to put in the part where Zack set Wroughtweiler. There was a different version of the duel where Zack used United we stand, and Wroughtweiler was set at that moment. I just forgot all about putting in the set Wroughtweiler when I decided to change the card. This error has been fixed. As for Bubbleman's ability, I decided to use his "anime" ability as it is more fun, and gives me more options, making him more useful. One final error is that I just realize that Fusion Substitute can only use cards on the field. Apparently I didn't understood the card, and just assumed it was just worked like Polymerization. I'll keep this in mind, as I want to create clean duels. Apparently this isn't something I can easily fix, but I'll think of something to fix this. Not in this chapter, but the next. Thanks Guest for pointing out all these mistakes.