Yu-Gi-Oh Soul Generations

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Chapter 6: A Trip Down Memory Lane! Birth Of Ray & V!

Everyone scrambled around the room as Michael was quickly put back in bed, along with everyone else leaving the room and going into the hallway.

Jaden – "What in the world was that about?"

Akiza – "That was due to Erias and Estelle disappearing, wasn't it Tracie?"

Tracie – "Yes. Compared to how he knows you all, his bond with his sisters is even stronger than that."

Yusei – "So what do we do then?"

John – "Let's wait till morning. Maybe Michael will've calmed down by then."

Fonda – "Akiza and I will check on him every hour whenever we can to make sure he's ok."

Tracie – "Thank you."

Akiza – "Not at all Tracie."

-The Next Morning-

Michael slowly opened his eyes and sat up in bed.

Michael – "What happened to me last night…?"

He then suddenly remembered what happened, his sisters disappearing, along with his mental breakdown. He immidently feels guilty for his actions.

Michael – "I owe everyone an apology for last night when I see them."

The door then opens to reveal Fonda and Akiza, the latter of which is on a screen. The two women then see Michael up and about.

Akiza – "Good morning Michael."

Michael – "Same to you Akiza, Fonda."

Fonda – "It's nice to see that you're doing better. How're you feeling right now?"

Michael – "Fit as a fiddle, thank you for asking."

Fonda – "Then there's no more reason for you to stay cooped up in bed then."

Despite being told that, Michael took his time standing up.

Fonda – "Trick you learned from your mom?"

Michael – "Yep. And… I'm sorry for last night."

Akiza – "It's ok Michael. You just wanted to grieve. We completely understand."

Fonda – "That's right. And we're sure the others do as well."

Michael – "If you both say so then."

Michael was still a bit surprised to see everyone was also supporting him. He still apologized to them all for last night and thanked them for their support.

Michael – "What were you guys talking about before I showed up by the way?"

Yuma – "Seeing you summon Red-Eyes Roots and Red-Eyes Beyond yesterday brought back fond memories for Yusei and the rest of signers. So we asked them which of Red-Eyes's xyz evolutions their favorites are."

Michael – "Funny. I've been wanting to ask you guys about that anyway. So whose favorite is which?"

Luna – "Mine is Red-Eyes Roots. The fact you and Crimson summoned her to save Astralette from Eliphas shows just how strong the bond between you three truly is."

Leo – "Mine's Red-Eyes Ray. When you first summoned Utopia, I completely thought Xyz summoning was so cool. Then you turned it up a notch by xyz summoning Red-Eyes Ray through Chaos Xyz Evolution."

Jack – "Red-Eyes Beyond for me. Much like Yusei did against Z-One, you summoned not one, but two of Red-Eyes' goddess evolutions against Don Thousand. Not to mention that Over-Hundred Number as well."

Shark – "You have an Over-Hundred Number Michael!?"

Michael – "Yep."

Michael showed everyone his version of Number 101.

Astral – "Shining Honor Ight Knight?"

Michael – "With Crimson's help, I was able to purify all seven Over-Hundred Numbers, along with making new spells so that's easier to summon them. Here you guys go."

Michael handed Shark, Dumon, Rio, Vector, Alito, Gilag, and Mizael his version of their respective Over-Hundred Numbers, along with two new spells: Over-Hundred Soul and Rank-Up-Magic Over-Hundred Force.

Rio – "Thank you Michael. This means a lot to the seven of us."

Michael – "Just helping out my friends."

Alito – "So you used your version of Shark's number against Don Thousand."

Michael – "Yep. You should've seen the look on his face when I played Over-Hundred Soul. He was completely speechless."

Vector – "I'll believe it."

Mizael – "Can I ask you something Michael?"

Michael – "Fire away Mizael."

Mizael – "You admit to being a dragon lover right?"

Michael – "Of course. My sisters and parents are as well."

Mizael – "Then would you use Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon in a deck?"

Michael – "Believe it or not. I'm actually creating a very special deck that uses all three versions of Galaxy-Eyes/"

Kite and Mizael looked at Michael like he was crazy.

Kite/Mizael – "Three versions?"

Michael – "That's correct. There's Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon, which Mizael has. Then there's the other two, Galaxy-Eyes Photon, which our Kite has, and Galaxy-Eyes Cipher, which is held by Kite's dimensional counterpart."

Michael brought out all three Galaxy-Eyes to prove his point.

Kite – "So he is telling the truth then."

Mizael – "Didn't want to believe him without proof?"

Kite – "Exactly."

Michael – "Oh. Before I forget. Akiza. Skye. I have a present for you both."

Akiza/Skye – "What is it?"

Michael – "Here."

Michael sent a deck to Akiza and Skye. Both girls then picked their new deck and looked through them. They were both completely shocked at what they found.

Skye – "This is… This is a combination of my Trickstar deck with Aqua's Marincess deck."

Michael – 'That's correct Skye. I've gone ahead and combined both decks that you've used and combined them into a single deck. I've also made a list of strategies for you to use. You can make up your own too if you want."

Skye – "This is an amazing gift Michael! Thank you so much! What's the name of the deck by the way?"

Michael – "Marinstar. More towards that than Trickcess."

Crow – "What's the new deck Michael gave you Akiza?"

Akiza – "It's got numerous Plant-Type monsters in it. Alongside the ones I normally use, there's also Rikka monsters in here as well. Along with the extra deck having Synchro, Xyz, and a Link monster."

Michael – "I made another plant deck for you Akiza. But this one has more diversity to it than your normal deck. And the different extra deck options should keep your opponents on their toes as well."

Akiza – "I appreciate that very much Michael. Thank you."

Michael – "Not a problem. So which of Red-Eyes' Xyz evolutions are your and Yusei's favorites Akiza?"

Akiza – "Mine's Red-Eyes Victory. Not only was she part of the reason that you beat Rensho to save the six of us back then. But you also obtained Red-Eyes' Accel Synchro evolution, Red-Eyes Dark Star, along with achieving Pendulum summoning for the first time too."

Michael – "And you Yusei?"

Yusei – "Red-Eyes Future."

Michael – "Why her?"

Yusei – "Two reasons. First, the symbolism of you summoning her during your farewell duel with Astralette, which was happening alongside mine and Jack's farewell duel at the same time."

Jack – "Both Yusei and I still admit that Red-Eyes Future's summoning was a sight to behold up close."

Yusei – "The second reason is due to how complex her summoning seemed, despite how easy you made it look."

Michael – "Don't you think you're giving me too much credit for that?"

Yusei – "Not really. The insane amount of skill and heart you have outshines all of us."

Leo – "Don't forget his insane luck too."

Crow – "Don't remind us Leo. The fact that a single person has that much luck should be considered a myth."

Yuma – "Tell me about it."

Michael – "You dealt with someone like that Yuma?"

Kari – "Charlie McCay. My boyfriend before you."

Michael – "Oh. Ok then."

Jaden – "You're taking that rather well."

Michael – "Kari already told me about Charlie. Even got to meet him. Pretty cool guy once you get to know him."

Yugi – "What was the reason for Charlie's insane luck?"

Yuma – "A Number monster. Number 07: Lucky Straight to be exact."

Yuya – "Number monsters have that kind of power?"

Michael – "Yep. Sadly, Number 07 caused Charlie to be seen as a criminal. When he was just trying to help his niece, who needed a major operation to stay alive."

Kari – "That earned him points in your book."

Michael – "I'm always one for putting family first."

Tori – "Can we just please get the video started already."

Michael – "Right. Sorry."

Michael started up the video.

Yuma – "Are we going in order of when you obtained them?"

Michael – "Yes. So Red-Eyes Ray is first."

-Flashback: Neo Domino City School District-

Yusei was lying face-down on the ground, having just lost a duel in surprising fashion. Meanwhile, his opponent, a teacher known as Heitmann, was standing over him while holding Yusei's Stardust Dragon as a victory prize.

Heitmann – "Well, well Yusei. I'll give you credit where it's due. But my Big Eye was just too much for you and your precious Stardust."

Yusei glared at Heitmann.

Yusei – "What can I truly do now? That Number monster is too powerful to beat. If only I had a Number myself…"

Heitmann then suddenly held Stardust Dragon's card in both hands. Yusei knew what he was gonna do.

Yusei – "Heitmann!"

Before anyone could blink, Stardust Dragon disappeared from Heitmann's hands.

Heitmann – "What the-"

? – "That's far enough Heitmann!"

A cloaked figure stood at the top of the steps leading into the bleachers. The figure then rushed down the steps and vaulted over the small wall and landed on the duel field before walking over to Yusei.

? – "Is Stardust ok Red-Eyes?"

Red-Eyes – "He's fine despite the small tear on top by Heitmann Michael."

Michael then stood in front of Yusei.

Yusei – "Is that really you Michael?"

Michael pulled down the hood covering his face and grinned at his childhood friend.

Michael – "Long time no see Yusei."

Yusei – "Same here. But just what are you doing here?"

Michael – "I promise I'll explain later. For now, just let me take care of Heitmann."

Yusei – "But he's-"

Michael – "I'm well aware of the Number monster he possess. However, I have a way to defeat it."

Yusei – "You do?"

Michael – "Yep. But first. Red-Eyes?"

Red-Eyes – "Here you go Michael."

Red-Eyes handed Michael Stardust's card. Yusei watched in awe as Michael somehow repaired the card to make it seem like it was brand new. He then handed it back to Yusei.

Yusei – "Thanks Michael."

Michael – "Not a problem Yusei."

Yusei was then shocked to see a chibi version of Stardust float out of the card.

Stardust – "Thank you for fixing me Michael, and you for saving me Lady Red-Eyes."

Michael – "Not a problem Stardust. Red-Eyes. Help Stardust get Yusei back to the others."

Red-Eyes – "Right!"

Heitmann – "You aren't going anywhere! Get them Big Eye!"

Big Eye appeared behind Heitmann and fired a beam attack at Yusei, Stardust, and Red-Eyes.

Michael – "Oh no you don't! Utopia! Light Wing Shield!"

Michael's most loyal number appeared in front of the airborne trio and used her wings to shield them.

Red-Eyes – "Thanks Utopia!"

Utopia continued to glare at Heitmann and Big Eye, distracting them long enough for Red-Eyes and Stardust to get Yusei to safety.

Red-Eyes – "You ok Yusei?"

Yusei – "I am Red-Eyes. Thanks."

Red-Eyes – "Don't mention it."

Red-Eyes then turned into a stream of purple energy and returned to Michael's main deck. Utopia shortly followed by turning into a stream of yellow energy and returned to Michael's extra deck.

Yusei – "So Utopia's a Number too huh."

Michael then quickly tossed an object at everyone, including Heitmann.

Akiza – "What are these Michael?"

Michael – "D-Gazers. You guys won't be able to see the duel without them."

Michael, all five signers, and Leo each had their D-Gazer in the colors of their respective ace, while Heitmann and everyone else had a normal looking D-Gazer. Michael then tossed his duel disks into the air.

Michael – "Duel disk, set! D-Gazer, set!"

Gladis – "Augmented Reality – Vision Link established. Multi-Deck system activated."

Michael/Heitmann – "Duel!"

Michael – Decks: 2, LP: 4,000, Hand(s): 5/5

Heitmann – Decks: 1, LP: 8,000, Hand: 5

Turn 1: Michael

Michael – "I'll go first! I draw! Since I'm using two decks, the Multi-Deck system lets me do two normal summons per turn. I summon Red-Eyes Black Chick and Goblindbergh!"

Red-Eyes Black Chick – Lv. 1, ATK: 800, DEF: 500

Goblindbergh – Lv. 4, ATK: 1,400, DEF: 0

Michael – "Now I activate their effects! Goblindbergh lets me special summon a level 4 or lower monster from my hand, but in exchange, she's switches to defense mode. A small price to pay. I special summon Gagaga Sorceress!"

Gagaga Sorceress – Lv. 4, ATK: 1,500, DEF: 1,000

Michael – "Now I activate Red-Eyes Black Chick's effect! By sacrificing her, I can special summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon from my hand!"

Red-Eyes Black Dragon – Lv. 7, ATK: 2,400, DEF: 2,000

Michael – "I activate Red-Eyes Darkness' effect! By sacrificing a Red-Eyes Black Dragon on my field, I can special summon her from my hand! Come forth! Dark Queen of Dragons, Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon!"

Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon – Lv. 9, ATK: 2,400, DEF: 2,000

Michael – "Red-Eyes' effect activates! For each Dragon-Type monster in my grave, she gains 300 ATK! I currently have 2, so she gains 600 ATK!"

(2 x 300 = 600)

Red-Eyes' ATK: 2,400 + 600 = 3,000

Michael – "Now I overlay level 4 Goblindbergh and Gagaga Sorceress! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Rank 4! Soul of the Eternal Goddess! Bring the Light of Hope to the physical plane, and let it become your messenger of light! Number 39, Queen of Wishes, Utopia!"

Number 39: Utopia – Rk. 4, ATK: 2,500, DEF: 2,000, Overlay Units: 2

Everyone was in awe of Utopia.

Akiza – "To think Michael has his own Number monster…"

Michael – "I set two cards facedown and end my turn."

Michael – Decks: 2, LP: 4,000, Hand(s): 1/4

Heitmann – Decks: 1, LP: 8,000, Hand: 5

Turn 2: Heitmann

Heitmann – "My turn! I draw! I summon Ancient Gear Statue!"

Ancient Gear Statue – Lv. 2, ATK: 500, DEF: 800

Heitmann – "Then I activate the spell Machine Duplication! This card lets me target a Machine-Type monster with 500 or less ATK on my field, and then special summon up to 2 of the exact same monster from my deck! So now I special summon another Ancient Gear Statue!"

Crow – "Here it comes."

Heitmann – "Now I activate their effects! By sacrificing them, I can special summon two Ancient Gear Golems from my hand by ignoring their summoning conditions! Come forth! My two Ancient Gear Golems!"

Ancient Gear Golem – Lv. 8, ATK: 3,000, DEF: 3,000 (x2)

Heitmann – "Now I activate the spell Ancient Gear Drop! This card lowers the level of all Ancient Gear monsters on my field and in my hand by 1!"

Ancient Gear Golem's Lv.: 8 – 1 = 7 (x2)

Heitmann – "I overlay my two level 7 Ancient Gear Golems! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Number 11, Big Eye!"

Number 11: Big Eye – Rk. 7, ATK: 2,600, DEF: 2,000, Overlay Units: 2

Heitmann – "I activate Big Eye's effect! Once per turn, by using an overlay unit, I can target a monster you control, and take control of that monster myself!"

Big Eye's Overlay Units: 2 – 1 = 1

Michael – "Oh no!"

Heitmann – "I select Utopia!"

Big Eye fires a beam at Utopia, which hits her and switches control of her to Heitmann.

Luna – "No! Now Michael's only weapon against Big Eye is gone!"

Yusei – "I won't be so quick to say that Luna."

Jack – "What do you mean by that Yusei?"

Akiza – "You're talking about Red-Eyes, aren't you Yusei?"

Yusei – "Correct Akiza. Michael summoned her as well as Utopia for a reason. The only question is, what is it?"

Heitmann – "Big Eye can't attack on the turn it uses its effect. But Utopia still can! Attack Red-Eyes Darkness!"

Michael – "Not so fast Heitmann! I activate my facedowns! Dragon Direct and Dragon Half! As long as I have a Dragon-Type monster on my field, all attacks on my monsters instead become direct attacks on me, and all damage I take is halved!"

(2,500/2 = 1,250)

Michael's LP: 4,000 – 1,250 = 2,750

Heitmann – "I end my turn then."

Michael – Decks: 2, LP: 2,750, Hand(s): 1/4

Heitmann – Decks: 1, LP: 8,000, Hand: 1

Turn 3: Michael

Michael – "My turn! I draw! I activate the Continuous Spell Dragon Immune! This spell keeps all Dragon-Type monsters from being targeted by card effects and destroyed by battle! So Big Eye's effect can't take Red-Eyes from me!"

Heitmann growled at this.

Michael – "I end my turn."

Leo – "At least he found a way to keep Red-Eyes with him."

Dexter – "Agreed. But it also seems like he really can't do anything else besides that."

Yusei noticed the two women floating by Michael.

Yusei – "Stardust. Who are those two with Michael?"

The others soon noticed them as well.

Stardust – "The lady in Crimson should be no surprise to you and the rest of the signers at all."

It took them a few seconds, but they finally figured it out.

Akiza – "That woman is the Crimson Dragon?!"

Black Rose – "The same Akiza."

The rest of the signer dragons, along with Power Tool Dragon, appeared in their chibi forms next to Stardust.

Jack – "Just how do you guys have these forms?"

Red Archfiend – "Thank Michael and Lady Crimson for that."

Luna – "What about the woman in all cyan?"

Ancient Fairy – "That is Astralette. She hails from a realm called Astral World."

Leo – "Astral World? But then why is she here on earth and not there?"

Power Tool – "We're sure she and Michael can explain later."

Crow – "Is she the reason behind Michael having Utopia?"

Black-Winged – "Yes. Utopia is Astralette's most loyal number."

Jack – "Just what are the Number monsters?"

Red Archfiend – "Michael and Astralette will explain everything after this duel is over."

Michael – Decks: 2, LP: 2,750, Hand(s): 1/5

Heitmann – Decks: 1, LP: 8,000, Hand: 1

Turn 4: Heitmann

Heitmann – "My turn! Draw! Utopia! Big Eye! Attack Michael!"

(2,500/2 = 1,250)

(2,600/2 = 1,300)

Michael's LP: 2,750 – 1,250 = 1,500 – 1,300 = 200

The force of the attacks sent Michael flying into the wall back first before falling to the ground in a heap. Yusei then noticed Astralette starting to flicker.

Yusei – "What's going on with Astralette?"

Stardust – "She and Michael would've explained this later, but you all deserve to know now. Michael has to, no, he MUST win this duel."

Crow – "Why's that?"

Black-Winged – "If Michael ever loses a duel involving a Number monster, Astralette will disappear. Forever."

The others were stunned at hearing this.

Leo – "But why would she just disappear from Michael losing a duel?"

Power Tool – "Michael told us that he used his Emperor's Key to unlock something called The Door of Destiny. This is how Astralette was brought to our world."

Ancient Fairy – "However, something happened. And Astralette lost her memories, which were then scattered along with the 100 Number monsters."

Red Archfiend – "Since then, Michael and Crimson had made it their mission, along with us if we want to, with helping Astralette reclaim the 100 Numbers and getting her memories back."

Akiza – "Michael…"

Astralette and Crimson quickly rushed over and checked on Michael.

Astralette – "He keeps getting hurt for my sake. Maybe it'd be better if I wasn't around…"

She turned to look at Heitmann.

Astralette – "I-"

Michael – "Don't you dare Astralette!"

Astralette – "But you're-"

Michael – "I don't care how badly I get hurt. All that matters to me right now is helping you get your memories back. Right Crimson?"

Crimson – "Right Michael!"

Stardust – "That goes for us too Astralette."

Astralette looked up towards the five signers.

Yusei – "Stardust's right. We'll assist Michael with helping you get your memories back."

Astralette looked towards everyone in awe.

Astralette – "Michael… Crimson… Everyone… Thank you."

Suddenly, the unknown object within Michael's Emperor's Key fired off a beam of light, which then shot out of the key and split apart hitting both Astralette and Crimson. This caused everyone to see both women fully.

(Insert Music: Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Sound Duel 2 - Disc 2 - 28. Chaos No. 39 King of Wishes, Hope Ray)

Yusei – "Crimson…"

Akiza – "Astralette…"

Crimson and Astralette then opened their eyes in understanding.

Astralette/Crimson – "Let's go, Michael!"

Michael – "Astralette! Crimson!"

Michael – Decks: 2, LP: 200, Hand(s): 1/5

Heitmann – Decks: 1, LP: 8,000, Hand: 2

Turn 5: Michael

Michael – "It's my turn! Draw! It's the spell card Comeback."

Astralette – "Then play it Michael."

Crimson – "Yeah! Let's get Utopia back!"

Michael – "Couldn't have said that any better myself Crimson! I activate the spell Comeback! This spell lets me regain control of a monster that I originally owned!"

The spell fired a pillar of light that hit Big Eye, canceling its effect being used on Utopia. Michael held out his hand.

Michael – "Return to me, Utopia!"

Heitmann – "What?!"

Utopia returned to Michael's field.

(Music Ends)

Astralette/Crimson – "The bond that the three of us share…shall open the door to a brighter future."

The female duo pointed their hands at Michael, which caused a bright light to appear inside his extra deck. He then pulled out the card, which was a brand new xyz monster.

Michael – "What's this?!"

Astralette – "This is the new power our bond has created. Chaos Dragon Xyz."

Michael – "Chaos Dragon Xyz?!"

(Insert Music: Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Sound Duel 2 - Disc 1 - 29. Freed Heart)

Astralette – "By using her own soul, Red-Eyes can further evolve herself!"

Crimson – "Let's go, Michael, Red-Eyes!"

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "We rebuild the overlay network with our Level 9 Red-Eyes! Chaos Xyz Evolution! Appear, Rank 9, Chaos Dragon Xyz! Dark Queen of Dragons! Obtain the power of an evolution that can turn chaos into light! Come forth! Dark Dragon Queen of Wishes, Red-Eyes Darkness Ray Dragon!"

Red-Eyes enclosed herself inside her wings as she entered the overlay network. She then came back out of it encased in Utopia Ray's armor. This is Red-Eyes Ray's human form.

Red-Eyes Darkness Ray Dragon – Rk. 9, ATK: 3,400, DEF: 3,000, Overlay Units: 1

Crow – "What is that monster?!"

Akiza – "That's…"

Heitmann – "Chaos Dragon Xyz, you say?! But it still won't matter! The difference in ATK is too weak for you to defeat me!"

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "We activate the spell Overlay Recall! This spell lets us bring back at least 1 monster that was used for an xyz summon! Return to us, Red-Eyes!"

Red-Eyes returned to the field.

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "We activate Red-Eyes Ray's effect! First, for each Dragon-Type monster on our field and in our grave, she gains 500 ATK and an additional attack! We count 2 Dragons in our grave and another 2 on our field! That's 4! So she gains 2,000 ATK and 4 additional attacks!"

(4 x 500 = 2,000)

Red-Eyes Ray's ATK: 3,400 + 2,000 = 5,400

Red-Eyes Ray's Additional Attacks: 0 + 4 = 4

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "Now we activate her second effect! For each additional attack she gained from her first effect that we remove, she gains 1,000 ATK! We remove all 4 additional attacks! So she gains 4,000 ATK!"

(4 x 1,000 = 4,000)

Red-Eyes Ray's Additional Attacks: 4 – 4 = 0

Red-Eyes Ray's ATK: 5,400 + 4,000 = 9,400

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "Red-Eyes Ray's third effect! By using an overlay unit, she gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all Dragon-Type monsters in our grave! Red-Eyes Black Dragon has 2,400 ATK and Red-Eyes Black Chick has 800 ATK! So Red-Eyes Ray gains 3,200 ATK! OVERLAY SOUL CHARGE!"

(2,400 + 800 = 3,200)

Red-Eyes Ray's Overlay Units: 1 – 1 = 0

Red-Eyes Ray's ATK: 9,400 + 3,200 = 12,600

Heitmann – "What?!"

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "Not only that, but all monsters on our opponent's field lose that same amount of ATK! And that lost ATK…gets added to Red-Eyes Ray's own strength!"

Big Eye's ATK: 2,600 – 3,200 = 0

Red-Eyes Ray's ATK: 12,600 + 2,600 = 15,200

Heitmann – "Hold it! Aren't you three forgetting? Red-Eyes Ray isn't a Number, so Big Eye won't be destroyed by her attack!"

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "We're well aware of that fact."

Heitmann – "Huh?"

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "We activate the spell Dragon Number Soul! This spell let's all non-Number Dragon-Type monsters on our field gains the abilities of a Number! Including the right to destroy another Number monster in battle!"

Heitmann – "Impossible!?"

Michael/Astralette/Crimson – "Go, Red-Eyes Ray! Attack Big Eye! DARK CHAOS FLARE SLASH!"

Heitmann screamed in pain as the attack knocked him into the wall.

Heitmann's LP: 8,000 – 15,200 = 0

Winner: Michael

(Music Ends)

Everyone cheered Michael's victory.

Michael – "Astralette. If you would."

Astralette – "Right."

Astralette pointed her hand at Heitmann, which caused a card to come out of his body and in her outstretched hand. The card then showed itself to be Number 11: Big Eye.

Crimson – "Any new memories Astralette?"

Astralette – "Afraid not."

Michael – "There'll be more chances. Don't worry."

Astralette – "You're right. Thank you Michael."

-Flashback ends-

Yuma – "That was amazing!"

Astral – "I agree. Mostly due to the fact that my sister and Michael defeated Big Eye with Red-Eyes the same way we did with Utopia."

Shark – "That spell you used at the end there. Dragon Number Soul. What brought about it?"

Michael – "After my first few duels against the Numbers, I talked with Astralette and Crimson about coming up with a way to not use Utopia so much against them. This duel was the result after Red-Eyes stated that she wanted to help us."

Tori – "Did you really Red-Eyes?"

Red-Eyes – "Yep. Michael came up with the card after seeing me."

Michael brought out said spell. The artwork showed Red-Eyes and Utopia crossing their swords together as the sign of an alliance.

Rio – "To think that a single spell card is why Red-Eyes can destroy a Number."

Dumon – "Not just her Rio. Don't forget, the signer and dimensional dragons can use that spell's effect too."

Rio – "Right. Completely forgot about that fact."

Michael – "It's ok Rio. Just an honest case of forgetfulness. Anyway, let's move on to the second duel."

Everyone – "Right."

-Flashback: Neo Domino City Highway-

Luna and Leo had just lost a 2-on-1 with Luciano, who was actually Lester of the Emperors of Iliaster in disguise. Thankfully, they were saved by a new friend of theirs.

Luna/Leo – "Michael!"

Michael – "You two ok?"

Luna – "We are now thanks to you."

Michael and the twins quickly caught up to Lester. Yusei, Akiza, Jack, and Crow were watching from another highway as well.

Jack – "Nice one Michael."

Michael – "That's far enough Lester!"

Lester turned towards the source of the voice.

Lester – "Well, well. Seems like the signer's guardian finally showed himself."

Michael quickly turned back towards the twins.

Michael – "Stay back you two. Let me take care of him."

Luna/Leo – "Right!"

Michael – "Duel disk, set! D-Gazer, set! Activating Speed World Neo!"

Gladis – "Augmented Reality – Vision Link established. Field Spell Speed World Neo activated. Auto-Pilot engaged."

Michael/Lester – "Duel!"

Michael – LP: 4,000, Hand(s): 5

Lester – LP: 4,000, Hand: 5

Turn 1: Lester

Lester – "I'll start us off. I draw. I summon Sky Core in attack mode."

Sky Core – Lv. 1, ATK: 0, DEF: 0

Lester – "I then set a card and end my turn."

Michael – "Just like with the twins. His facedown is the trap Torrential Tribute to get rid of Sky Core and whatever I summon so I can be attacked directly by Meklord Emperor Skiel Infinity."

Michael – LP: 4,000, Hand(s): 5

Lester – LP: 4,000, Hand: 4

Turn 2: Michael

Michael – "My turn. I draw."

Michael saw the card he drew.

Michael – "Bingo. I activate the continuous spell Dragon Immune. As long as this spell is on the field, all Dragon-Type monsters on my field can't be targeted for effects or destroyed by battle."

Lester growled in annoyance.

Michael – "I summon Red-Eyes Black Chick."

Red-Eyes Black Chick – Lv. 1, ATK: 800, DEF: 500

Lester – "I activate my facedown, Torrential Tribute! When a monster is summoned, this card activates and destroys all monsters on the field!"

Michael – "However, while Sky Core is destroyed, Red-Eyes Black Chick isn't due to Dragon Immune."

Lester – "But now I activate Sky Core's effect! Due to being destroyed, I can now special summon Meklord Emperor Skiel Infinity, Skiel Top, Skiel Attack, Skiel Guard, and Skiel Carrier!"

Meklord Emperor Skiel Infinity – Lv. 1, ATK: 0, DEF: 0

Skiel Top – Lv. 1, ATK: 600, DEF: 0

Skiel Attack – Lv. 1, ATK: 1,000, DEF: 0

Skiel Guard – Lv. 1, ATK: 200, DEF: 300

Skiel Carrier – Lv. 1, ATK: 400, DEF: 0

Lester – "Now Meklord Emperor Skiel Infinity's effect activates! It gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all other Meklord parts on my field!"

Meklord Emperor Skiel Infinity's ATK: 0 + 600 = 600 + 1,000 = 1,600 + 200 = 1,800 + 400 = 2,200

Lester – "Now let's just see how well you do against my Meklord Emperor!"

Lester laughed manically at his seemingly easy victory.

Michael – "You're a clown Lester. I activate Red-Eyes Black chick's effect! By sacrificing her, I can special summon Red-Eyes Black dragon from my hand!"

Red-Eyes Black Dragon – Lv. 7, ATK: 2,400, DEF: 2,000

Michael – "Now I activate Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon's effect from my hand! By sacrificing a Red-Eyes Black Dragon from my field, I can special summon her! Come forth! Dark Queen of Dragons, Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon!"

Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon – Lv. 9, ATK: 2,400, DEF: 2,000

Michael – "Red-Eyes' effect activates! She gains 300 for each Dragon-Type monster in my grave! I currently have 2, so she gains 600 ATK!"

(2 x 300 = 600)

Red-Eyes' ATK: 2,400 + 600 = 3,000

Lester – "Doesn't really matter. Besides, you're gonna need more than your dear Red-Eyes to defeat Emperor Skiel."

Michael – "I'm well aware of that Lester. But the same goes for you, Primo, and Jakob as well."

Lester – "And just what do you mean by that?"

Michael – "Simple. I'm the solution to the biggest threat you three have."

Lester – "Prove it then."

Michael – "You asked for it then. I activate Rank-Up-Magic Limited Meklord's Force!"

Luna/Leo – "Rank-Up-Magic…"

Yusei/Akiza/Jack/Crow – "…Limited Meklord's Force?"

Michael – "This card will Rank-Up a Dragon-Type monster on my field, and special summon a Chaos Dragon Xyz that's 1 rank higher! I rebuild the overlay network with my Level 9 Red-Eyes! Chaos Xyz Evolution!"

Red-Eyes folded herself into her wings and became a violet purple trail of energy and flew into the Overlay Network, which opened into a single closed-off island blocked by a pair of doors with the Meklord Infinity symbol on them. The doors then burst open.

Michael – "Appear, Rank 10, Chaos Dragon Xyz! Dark Queen of Dragons! Become the crimson conqueress that unifies chaos, and blow away the darkness with the release of the eternal seal! Come forth! Dark Dragon Queen of Wishes, Red-Eyes Darkness V Dragon!

Red-Eyes Darkness V Dragon – Rk. 10, ATK: 3,500, DEF: 3,000, Chaos Overlay Units: 1

Michael stared in awe at Red-Eyes' new form.

Michael – "Red-Eyes… You've…"

Michael quickly shook his head. He needed to end this duel now.

Michael – "I activate Overlay Recall! This returns a monster that was used for an xyz summon back to my field! Return to me, Red-Eyes!"

Red-Eyes returned to the field.

Michael – "I activate Red-Eyes V's effect! First, she gains 500 ATK for each Dragon-Type monster on my field and in my grave! I currently have 2 on my field and another 2 in my grave! That's 4! So she gains 2,000 ATK and 4 additional attacks!"

(4 x 500 = 2,000)

Red-Eyes V's ATK: 3,500 + 2,000 = 5,500

Red-Eyes V's Additional Attacks: 0 + 4 = 4

Michael – "Now I activate her second effect! For each additional attack she gains from her first effect that I remove, she gains 1,000 ATK! I remove all 4 additional attacks! So she gains 4,000 ATK!"

(4 x 1,000 = 4,000)

Red-Eyes V's Additional Attacks: 4 – 4 = 0

Red-Eyes V's ATK: 5,500 + 4,000 = 9,500

Michael – "Now for her third effect! This effect can only be used if Red-Eyes Darkness herself is an Overlay Unit on Red-Eyes V! By using a Chaos Overlay Unit, I can select a Dragon-Type monster in my grave, then all monsters on my opponent's field with an ATK that's equal or greater than the selected Dragon-Type monster's ATK are destroyed, and you take damage equal to the combined ATK of those destroyed monsters!"

Lester – "Oh please. It's not like you actually have a dragon that's weak enough to topple my Meklord Skiel."

Michael – "You may want to rethink that."

Lester – "Huh?"

Lester's question was soon answered when Red-Eyes Black Chick appeared.

Red-Eyes Black Chick – 800 ATK

Michael – "I select Red-Eyes Black Chick, who has an ATK of 800! And you have two monsters on your field with higher ATK than hers!"

Lester – "Two?!"

Michael – "The obvious one is Skiel Attack, whose ATK is 1,000. And the other…is Meklord Skiel itself!"

Crow – "But Skiel's base ATK is 0!"

Michael – "That's true Crow. However, you all are forgetting about Skiel's effect, where it gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all other Meklord parts on the field. Lester's other four Skiel parts have a combined ATK of 2,200, which is almost three times what Red-Eyes Black Chick's own ATK is and more than enough reason to destroy Meklord Skiel. Red-Eyes V! Destroy Meklord Skiel and Skiel Attack! DARK VORPAL BURST!"

(2,200 + 1,000 = 3,200)

Red-Eyes V's Chaos Overlay Units: 1 – 1 = 0

Lester's LP: 4,000 – 3,200 = 800

Jack – "Michael nearly defeated an Emperor of Iliaster in one move!"

Michael – "And because Meklord Skiel was destroyed, all other monsters on your field are too."

Lester – "AH! NO!"

Lester screamed in panic as his last shields were destroyed.

Michael – "Go, Red-Eyes V! Take out the rest of Lester's Life Points! DARK V FLARE SLASH!"

Lester's LP: 800 – 9,500 = 0

Winner: Michael

Michael – "Hang on you two!"

Luna/Leo – "Right!"

The twins quickly grabbed the back end of Michael's Duel Runner and held on tightly as Michael maneuvered around the wreckage that was Lester. The others quickly joined them.

Leo – "Wait! So Lester was an android this whole time?!"

Michael – "Pretty much. And not just him too."

Soon the other two emperor's appeared. Michael walked a few steps towards them.

Michael – "It's been a while, Primo, Jakob."

Primo – "How do you know who we are?"

Michael – "Don't tell me you've already forgotten who I am? It's been 5 years after all."

Realization quickly hits the Emperor duo.

Jakob – "The 13 year old brat that defeated our Emperors without even trying back then! That was you?!"

Michael – "Give the men a prize. Even after you three fused together, you still couldn't win."

Primo – "You and your dear Red-Eyes got lucky back then!"

Red-Eyes – "Wanna prove that now?"

Jakob didn't answer. He instead gathered up the broken form of Lester and opened a portal.

Jakob – "You got lucky this time boy. But next time you won't be."

Michael – "Correction. I'm not the one dueling you."

He then pointed back at Team 5D's.

Michael – "They are. And I already know for a fact that they'll overcome everything you throw at them and come out stronger than ever!"

Primo – "You better be right."

The three emperors disappeared through the portal.

Michael – "Cowards. Only willing to fight when it truly benefits them like always."

-Flashback Ends-

Dipper – "Talk about one-sided…"

Kit – "I'll say. Wasn't even a contest."

Michael – "I wasn't afraid to pull my punches. Along with the fact the Lester got way too arrogant."

Yuma – "Did Michael tell you guys about Iliaster then?"

Yusei – "He did. Along with Astralette and her mission to stop Don Thousand after Heitmann too."

Jaden – "So now what do we do?"

Michael – "You can use the time to relax and strategize for our test duel tomorrow. Besides that, use your free time however you want to."

Everyone – "Right!"

Custom Cards:

Dragon Direct - Continuous Spell Card

-As long as you control a Dragon-Type monster, all attacks on your monsters become direct attacks on the owner of this card instead.

Dragon Half - Continuous Spell Card

-As long as you control a Dragon-Type monster, all damage you take is halved.

Dragon Immune – Continuous Spell Card

-All Dragon-Type monsters can't be destroyed by battle or card effects as long as this card is on the field.

Chaos Dragon Xyz: Red-Eyes Darkness Ray Dragon

Rank: 9, ATK/DEF: 3,400/3,000, Monster Types: Dragon/Warrior/Xyz/Effect

Description: 2 Level 9 Monsters

This card can also be xyz summoned by using 1 "Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon" you control. This card gains 500 ATK and an additional attack for each Dragon-Type monster on your field and in your grave. You can detach 1 Overlay Unit from this card: This card gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all Dragon-Type Monsters in your grave, and all Monsters on your opponent's field lose that same amount of ATK. Then this card gains the ATK lost by this effect. For each additional attack taken off this card, it gains 1,000 ATK.

Dragon Number Soul - Continuous Spell Card (Anime Only)

-All non-Number Dragon-Type monsters gain the effects of Number monsters. These effects include: Destroying another Number monster in battle.

Rank-Up-Magic Limited Meklord's Force – Spell Card

-Target 1 Dragon-Type monster you control; Special summon from your extra deck, 1 "Dragon CXyz" monster that is 1 rank higher than that monster that you control, by using it as an overlay unit. (This special summon is treated as an xyz summon. Overlay units attached to that target also become overlay units on the summoned monster.)

Chaos Dragon Xyz: Red-Eyes Darkness V Dragon

Rank: 10, ATK/DEF: 3,500/3,000, Monster Types: Dragon/Warrior/Xyz/Effect

Description: 2 Level 10 Monsters

This card can also be xyz summoned by Ranking-Up 1 "Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon" you control. This card gains 500 ATK and an additional attack for each Dragon-Type monster on your field and in your grave. If this card has "Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon" as an Overlay Unit, it gains this effect: Once per turn: You can detach 1 Overlay Unit from this card, then select a Dragon-Type Monster in your grave, and if you do, destroy all Monsters on your opponent's field with an equal or greater ATK to the selected Monster. Then your opponent takes damage equal to the combined ATK of all Monsters destroyed by this effect. For each additional attack taken off this card, it gains 1,000 ATK.