"It looks like they managed to win their duels." Simon said thoughtfully. "Then again they had the easy part, the real battle is about to begin."

The moment Simon said that, the Immortal Cosmic Dragon appeared above them.

"I have to admit, I wasn't expecting that outcome. You've piqued my interest so I'll allow you to choose who will perish first." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon stated calmly. "Perhaps the two of you that attempted to kill me before, Jack Atlas and Leo."

"No, I'll duel you first." Simon said suddenly.

"What are you talking about, you know there's no way you can beat him." Jack said.

"Jack's right, you should just let us duel him for you." Akiza said in agreement.

"What kind of father would just abandon his own son in his time of need?" Simon asked. "Besides, I have no delusions that I'll be able to beat him."

"If you want to face your own death who am I to object?" the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said coldly as a duel disc appeared on Simon's arm. "You'll be the first to perish in our battle."

"We'll have to wait and see about that won't we?" Simon asked.

"Duel." Simon and the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said simultaneously.

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"So it worked, we beat those four." Kalin said while Carly and Devack walked up to him and Misty.

"It looks like it, but what about the others?" Devack asked. "That oversized lizard that Yusei turned into is still here and he's an incredibly powerful duelist."

"Assuming it even still has Yusei's deck and skill." Misty said. "I doubt it kept many of Yusei's cards aside from Stardust Dragon."

"Yeah, but then again it might still be using Yusei's cards." Kalin said calmly. "If it is, Jack knows that deck inside and out."

"Yeah, you have a point." Carly said in agreement. "Hopefully he manages to find a way to beat him."

"Well the only way to know for sure is to head back, but I have a bad feeling things are going to get a lot worse." Devack said nervously.

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"What do you think you guys?" Leo asked anxiously. "Can he do it?"

"Unfortunately Leo, I doubt it." Jack said. "Yusei was already an incredibly powerful duelist, and there's no telling what kinds of upgrades that thing made to his deck."

"Well we know one thing at least, he still needs a dark monster, a dragon type, and a tuner to bring out the Immortal Cosmic Dragon in a duel so if we play our cards right we'll be able to keep him from summoning it." Akiza said thoughtfully.

"I hope you're right Akiza." Luna said nervously.

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Simon 4000 Immortal Cosmic Dragon 4000: "I'll take the first turn, so first I'll set three cards facedown and then I'll set one monster in defense mode to end my turn." Simon said calmly.

"If that's all you're capable of then this won't take long at all." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said coldly.

"I reveal the Thunder of Ruler trap card, this prevents you from attacking me this turn." Simon said quickly.

"A pointless move, I set two cards and activate Double Summon." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said calmly. "This allows me to summon both Max Warrior and Junk Synchron."

"So you're still using his cards, I had a feeling you would be." Simon said thoughtfully.

"Knowing my deck won't change your fate, I tune level three Junk Synchron with level four Max Warrior." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said calmly. "Gathering roars turn into an echoing arrow which tears through the sky! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Junk Archer!"

"Don't forget, even with your Junk Archer's ability you can't attack me this turn thanks to my trap card." Simon said.

"I'm aware, which is why I'll end my turn for now." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said calmly.

"In that case it's my move, and I'll start by flipping my Aussa, the Earth Charmer into attack mode." Simon said. "Then thanks to her effect, I take control of one Earth monster you control."

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"Charmers, so that's his plan." Jack said thoughtfully.

"What kind of monsters are those, I've never heard of Charmers before." Leo said.

"The Charmers are a group of monsters that take control of an opponent's monster of the same attribute, in this case Aussa, the Earth Charmer took control of the earth attribute Junk Archer." Akiza said calmly. "They aren't strong on their own but their effects mean you're opponents monsters end up being used against them."

"Wait, but if you can do that there's no way you can lose the duel." Leo said in shock. "You'll just take control of whatever monster your opponent summons."

"Unfortunately it isn't that simple Leo, he'll only keep control of Junk Archer as long as Aussa stays on the field." Jack said. "If it gets destroyed the monster it took control of returns to your opponent, and with only 500 attack points each the Charmers won't exactly be sticking around for long battles."

"Wait, but if they're so weak how can anybody win with them?" Leo asked nervously.

"It isn't easy, then again if he's using a Charmer deck he'd probably have ways around their low stats." Akiza said.

"I hope you're right Akiza." Luna said nervously.

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"So you managed to take Junk Archer away from me, I'll admit that was slightly impressive. Though it won't change the outcome of our duel." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said calmly.

"We'll have to see, I attack your life points directly with Aussa, the Earth Charmer." Simon said. "Next Junk Archer will attack your life points."

"I disagree, I reveal the Scrap-Iron Scarecrow trap to block Junk Archer's attack." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said. "Now then, is that all you'll be doing this turn?"

"I end my turn by setting one card facedown." Simon said.

"Then it's time for me to put an end to this duel, and your pathetic life." the Immortal Cosmic Dragon said coldly.

(The Immortal Cosmic Dragon has appeared before the signers, but Simon is dueling him first using a Charmer deck. Next chapter the duel will end, and the former dark signers will return to the signers to prepare for the final battles. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)