Continuing to the second round of the semi finals, both knowing that a victory would place them in the finals, where they'd not only have a shot against Seto Kaiba, but also the chance to face Jaden, Alexis and chazz activated their Duel Disc, both looking at the other with nothing but seriousness as they drew their top five Cards and prepared themselves.

Alexis/Chazz: Let's Duel!

Chazz: I think I'll start off this match. (Draws)

Drawing his sixth Card, Alexis gave a teasing smile, joking around as she crossed her arms and questioned.

Alexis: What, no ladies first?

Chazz: As if. This is a Duel, not a date. So check this for an opening move. I'll start by playing Polymerization.

Activating Polymerization, Chazz held out two Monsters from his hand, Ojama Yellow and a Fiend Type Monster by the name of Versago the Destroyer.

Chazz: Listen carefully, Alexis, Versago is known as a Substitute Fusion Card, allowing me to treat it as one the Monsters needed in a Fusion Summon, so I fuse Ojama Yellow with a Versago the Destroyer and bring out Ojama Knight! (DEF: 2500)

Through the power of Chazz's Polymerization, Ojama Yellow and Versago the Destroyer appeared on the Field, swirling into one and forming Ojama Knight, which looked as though Ojama Yellow had a bit of a workout, having a bigger body, which was concealed in armour, though his red underwear was still seen, being worn on the outside of the metal platings around Ojama Knight's leggings.

Chazz: With Ojama Knight, he cuts down your Monster Card zones to three, so I'd be careful on what Cards you play.

Looking at her Duel Disc, Alexis found the first and fifth Monster Card zones displaying a holographic X along them, limiting Alexis to three Monster Summons.

Chazz: I'll end with a face-down. Now let's see what you've got.

Though at somewhat the disadvantage, Alexis smiled as she made her draw.

Alexis: Be careful what you ask for. (Draws)

Chazz: Before you do anything, I have a surprise. I play my Trap: Ojama Trio!

Revealing his Trap Card, Alexis watched as copies of Ojama Yellow, Ojama Black and Ojama Green appeared on her side of the Field, bringing an arrogant smirk to Chazz's face.

Chazz: With Ojama Trio, it Summons three Ojama Tokens to your side of the Field, and if you think you can get rid of them so easily, you better think again, because these Tokens cannot be tributed to Summon your more powerful Monsters.

Ojama Green: As if anybody would want to get rid of us.

Chazz: And if any of them do go down, they'll smack you with 300 Points of Damage.

Ojama Yellow: Way to go, Boss! You've got her cornered. Now she can't Summon any of her Monsters to use against you.

Chazz: I know, The Chazz is great.

While the Duel resumed, many watching on questioning how Alexis could counter Chazz's strategy, within the preparation room, Jaden and Zane walked in, helping each other to the seats, where both smiled, not only at seeing their friends surround them and show their support, Jaden and Zane were glad to find Atticus amongst their group.

Jaden: Oh, hey there, Atticus. It's been a while. How has it been for you after Duel Academy

Atticus: Pretty good, and better when Alexis is part of the teaching staff. I get to chill at the Academy rent free, enjoy the sun, the beach and all the cute female students who want to make a name for themselves.

The last of his words, Atticus gave a smile toward Jasmine, Mindy, Téa and Mai, but found his charm didn't have the same effect as it had back at Duel Academy.

Téa: Sorry, but we've all got boyfriends.

Setting her arms around Yugi, Mai copied the actions upon Joey.

Mai: And we're very happy with our boyfriends.

Knowing his flirting wasn't going anywhere, Atticus returned his attention back on Jaden.

Atticus: So it's great to see you, too, Jaden. From Duel Academy, to Dueling the King of Games, you sure have come far.

Jaden: It was one of the best Duels I had, even if I wound up losing.

Yugi: You have really improved since we last Dueled, and with your new HERO Cards, I know you would prove a greater challenge.

Jaden: Thank you, Yugi. Too bad we can't Duel because of your retired status.

Yugi: I might've given up my title, but I can still play the game. I even have my old Deck with me.

Reaching into the Deck holder strapped to his belt, Yugi withdrew his Deck, showing that at the very bottom was his signature Monster, the Dark Magician, the sight amazing the Dueling fans.

Jesse: Well colour me impressed. The Deck belongin' to the actual King of Games.

Syrus: I thought your Deck was being displayed all around the world.

Yugi: A true Duelist would never part from his Cards, so I managed to track down doubles of every Card I had ever played and made a second Deck, one to tour the world and inspire others to see it.

Somewhat impressed to both Yugi's idea, and to seeing his Cards, displaying them out and allowing all to see many of the familiar Cards, such as Buster Blader, Dark Magician Girl, Gaia the Fierce Knight and Black Luster Soldier, Syrus and the others found their faces lighting up as Yugi and Joey distributed the Cards amongst them, showing the trust that the King of Games held toward Jaden's group of friends.

And though Syrus managed to get a look at several of Yugi's Cards, there was a specific one that grabbed his attention, one he found a bond to, Dark Magician Girl.

Noticing the way Syurs looked at the Card, Yugi approached the blue haired boy.

Yugi: Everything ok there?

Syrus: Sorry, it's just... you see I met this girl back at Duel Academy who went dressed as the Dark Magician Girl for Duel Monster's Spirit Day, only after the celebration was over and when I couldn't find her, I was certain that it was the real Dark Magician Girl.

Téa: It's not as farfetched as you think. Dark Magician Girl is a rare Duel Monster, a Monster who seeks a bond with a Duelist she can trust. I wouldn't be surprised if the Dark Magician Girl you met was thinking about you right now.

From Téa's reply, while Syrus felt a renewed joy in himself, Jasmine and Mindy both smiled, finding the idea of two beings from separate worlds trying to find one another again nothing but sweet and romantic.

But wanting to show support to the rest of their friends, handing back Yugi's Cards, the group watched the Duel between Chazz and Alexis, finding that despite Alexis being stuck with the Ojama Tokens, the blonde Duelist gave a confident smile.

Alexis: If you think your Ojamas will stop me, you have another thing coming.

Turning a Card from her hand and displaying it to Chazz, this caused him to sweat a little, seeing it to be a Ritual Card.

Alexis: I activate Machine Angel Ritual, so now I offer up the Ojama Tokens you were so generous to share with me and Summon forth Cyber Angel Idaten! (ATK: 1600)

Enveloped in lights, the Ojama Tokens faded away, clearing room for Cyber Angel Idaten, who clenched her fists as she awaited patiently to Attack.

Alexis: When Idaten is Summoned, I can add any Spell from my Graveyard back to my hand.

With only one in her Graveyard, Machine Angel Ritual slid from out her Duel Disc, which Alexis added back to her hand.

Alexis: To add to my side, I play Monster Reborn to bring back Cyber Prima. (ATK: 2300)

Alexis: Then, I'll use Machine Angel Ritual again, only this time I sacrifice the Level 6 Cyber Prima in my hand to Summon Cyber Angel Benten. (ATK: 1800)

Chazz: So you got past my Ojama Trio? But your new Monsters are still no match for Ojama Knight.

Alexis: Maybe not now, but by playing my Ritual Weapon Equip Spell, that changes everything.

Activating the Equip Spell and setting it upon Cyber Angel Benten, Alexis' second Ritual Monster set aside the steel fans she used for combat and prepared herself with the crossbow now attached to her left arm.

Alexis: This new accessory doesn't just give my Benten a bonus to her Attack power, but thanks to her ability, when she Attacks a Monster in Defence mode, the difference comes out of your Life Points. (ATK: 1800 → 3300)

Seeing Cyber Angel Benten now holding far more Attack power than his Ojama Knight's Defence, Chazz could feel himself begin to sweat.

Alexis: Cyber Angel Benten, take down Ojama Knight!

Obeying Alexis and her command, Benten drew up the bow, casting out a bolt of blue energy, which not only shot through and Destroyed Ojama Knight, but the bolt then struck Chazz, dealing 800 Damage to his Life Points.

Alexis: Now it's your turn. Idaten, Cyber Prima, Attack Chazz directly!

Following in Benten's Attack, Cyber Prima and Idaten rushed at Chazz, the sight bringing some concern to the Ojama Duelist.

And before he could react, Chazz gave a great groan from the combined power of Alexis' Monsters both striking him, with Cyber Prima delivering a powerful jump kick, while Idaten swung her fist forward, throwing a left hook and dealing a total of 3900 Points of Damage alongside Cyber Prima.

Upon seeing Chazz's Life Points drop to 3300, not only were many within the audience in awe, cheering for Alexis, but Jaden and the others were also in amazement.

Axel: Now that's impressive. Not only did Alexis take out Chazz's set of traps and defences, but now she has a huge advantage in Life Points and Monsters, and it's only her first turn.

Atticus: I've never seen Alexis so fired up before. What's gotten into her?

Mindy: I think Jaden's rubbing off on her.

Atticus: After all the times she talked about (you/him) back at Duel Academy, I can't really blame her.

From Atticus' words, a curiousness filled Jaden, where he cut in.

Jaden: What do you mean by that?

Atticus: Alexis would probably kill me if she knew I told you this, but during her lessons, she often talked about you, using you as an example of a great Duelist despite their grades by telling her students about the Duels where you managed to pull out a miracle.

Listening to Atticus' words, Jasmine and Mindy both gave continued smiles at the endearing feelings Alexis obviously shared, before Atticus faced Jaden and told him.

Atticus: I must've heard the story of your first Duel against her at least one hundred times, but everytime she tells it, Alexis just seems to lighten up. It seems that Duel is really special to her.

Jaden was surprised at what Atticus had said, finding his thoughts returning back to his first Duel with Alexis and remembering how strong an effort she put within their match, before looking towards screen and seeing the strong and confident expression Alexis continued to give, alongside the elegance and beauty she continued to hold.

Jaden: I felt the same she was my first duel in duel academy our first duel was amazing.

The mention of their first Duel left Jaden in deep thought, recalling the night he and Alexis faced one another, remembering going up against Etoile Cyber and trying to take her down with Elemental HERO Sparkman, only for Alexis to deploy her Doble Passe Trap.

Jaden: Ugh, that Alexis is somethin' else. Sacrificing her own Life Points just so she could get to mine...

Alexis: So you impressed?

Jaden: Impressed? I think I'm in love!

The exchange between them kept playing in Jaden's head, leaving him silent, feeling a growing confusion within him.

Jaden: (Thinking) I know I said I was in love just as a little joke, but I'm starting to wonder if my words were more serious than I thought.

Getting back to the Duel, Alexis concluded her turn, having no other Monsters to Attack with or Cards to play, allowing Chazz to make his move.

Chazz: That was pretty good, but it'll take more than that to take me down! (Draws)

Chazz: I activate Enchanted Fitting Room. This Spell costs me 800 Life Points to use, but in exchange, I get to draw four new Cards. And as a bonus, if any are Level three Monsters, they are automatically called to the Field.

Drawing his four Cards, Chazz gave a confident grin, before displaying his new Cards, showing he was holding Ojama Green, Ojama Black, the Spell: Quick Rush and the Trap: Hyper Coat.

Chazz: As you can tell, Quick Rush and Hyper Coat aren't Monster Cards, but Ojama Green and Black sure are.

Placing the pair of Ojama Monsters on his Duel Disc, Ojama Green and Ojama Black each gave proud poses as they awaited the next of Chazz's commands, knowing that despite being placed in Attack mode against Alexis' forces, their Summoner had a plan.

Chazz: Next, I play Monster Reborn and bring back Ojama Yellow!

Returning from the void of the Graveyard and back to the Field, Ojama Green and Ojama Black lit up, hugging their revived sibling.

Chazz: With Ojama Yellow back on the Field, you can say goodbye to your Monsters because I now play Ojama Delta Hurricane!

The Spell revealed and taking effect, the Ojama Brothers grinned as they turned around, pressing their butts against one another, before spinning around, creating a tornado formation as they circled around Alexis and her Monsters, Destroying Cyber Prima, Benten and Idaten in one blast.

Alexis: You might've Destroyed my Monsters, but with no Attack Points between them, your Ojamas can't do any real Damage.

Chazz: Don't be so sure. I have a whole Deck to make these weaklings into real fighting machines, and I'll do so by playing Card of Demise.

Drawing the top five Cards from his Deck, placing his trust within both his Ojama Monsters and his Cards, Chazz's confident smirk remained on his face at the five Cards now in his hand.

Chazz: I Summon Armed Dragon Level 3. (ATK: 1200) However, Armed Dragon's won't be around for long, because I'm using the Level Up Spell to turn it from Level 3 into Level 5!

Sacrificing Armed Dragon LV3, the larger and more fearsome Armed Dragon LV5 took its place, the sight concerning Alexis to find herself up against a Monster with 2400 Attack Points and no way to defend herself.

Chazz: And to double the trouble, I play Level Copy, which brings another Armed Dragon Level 5 to my side.

Taking effect through his Spell, between Ojama Yellow, Ojama Green and Ojama Black were the pair of Armed Dragons, each snarling as they awaited to strike.

Chazz: I think it's time I dealt some Damage of my own, but before I do, I play Solidarity to power up my Ojamas, giving each 800 Attack Points.

Feeling Chazz's Spell powering then up, Ojama Yellow, Ojama Black and Ojama Green flexed their bodies as they showed off their slightly muscular frames. (ATK: 0 → 800)

And with his Monsters all ready to fight, Chazz held nothing back.

Chazz: Armed Dragons, Attack Alexis! Spiked Spinner!

Wasting no time, the pair of Armed Dragons swung their arms around as they charged at Alexis, slamming their spinning fists into the blonde, who groaned greatly at the impacting force, costing her 4800 Life Points.

Chazz: Now you three are up! And try not to disappoint me.

Ojama Yellow: Anything you say, Boss!

Determined and motivated by Chazz's words, the bulked up Ojama Brothers all jumped at Alexis and threw a trio of powerful strikes, earning another groan from (the Cyber (girl) Duelist/the blonde), who found that with the Ojama's Attack, she was just clinging onto the Duel, maintaining a mere 800 Life Points.

Chazz: You might think I have your back against the wall at the monet, but after I play Fusion Gate, you'll find your chances to beat me cut down. I fuse Ojama Yellow, Ojama Green and Ojama Black to Summon Ojama King! (DEF: 3000)

Appearing around Chazz and Alexis, a surge of dark clouds began to form, which the Ojama brothers all jumped into, forming the gargantuan sized Ojama Monster.

Chazz: And with Ojama King on the Field, three of your Monster zones are no longer accessible.

Looking to her Duel Disc, Alexis saw a tiny spirit form of Ojama King, which planted three Ojama King stickers on her Duel Disc, a reminder to her that three of her Monster zones were no longer operable.

And with no Cards in her hand, it seemed Alexis' chance of victory were close to impossible.

But looking at Alexis, Chazz and those watching the Duel saw Alexis smiling confidently.

Chazz: What are you siling about? Can't you see you're no match against my Armed Dragons and Ojama King?

Alexis: Things might look bleak, but a Duel is never over until the last Card is played.

Current Scores:

Chazz: 3300

Alexis: 800

From the preparation room, Jaden was both in the midst of preparing his Deck for the finals, while watching Chazz and Alexis' Duel, a little surprised by Alexis quoting him in during the match.

And looking at Alexis, seeing the smile on her face as she drew her Card, jaden could tell Alexis had something planned.

Alexis: I activate Pot of Greed. This Spell lets me draw two new Cards.

Placing her hand on her Deck, Alexis gave a calming sigh as she drew her Cards, finding the outcome to be what she desired.

Alexis: I now play Double Spell. By discarding one Spell from my hand, I can use any Spell in your Graveyard.

Discarding Prima Light from her hand, Chazz watched on as Alexis' Double Spell altered form, changing to Card of Demise, causing Alexis to draw five new Cards.

And after drawing her fifth and final Card, Alexis expressed nothing but confidence.

Alexis: Thinking: Jaden, time to show you just how strong I have become. And I'll start by Summoning Cyber Petit Angel. (ATK: 300)

Alexis: When Cyber Petit Angel is Summoned, I can add Machine Angel Ritual from my Deck to my hand.

Her Deck shuffling and sliding the Ritual Spell to the top, Chazz kept a calm expression on his face, knowing that Cyber Angel Dakini was the last Ritual Monster Alexis had in her Deck, knowing that despite its high Attack power and her special ability, Daikini would be unable to stop him in a single turn.

However, confusion filled Chazz when he saw Alexis play the Machine Angel Ritual Spell, only alongside the Cyber Petit Angel on her Field, from her hand Alexis was offering up Cyber Angel Dakini herself.

Alexis: With the power of Machine Angel Ritual, I offer up Cyber Petit Angel and Cyber Angel Dakini to Summon forth a new Monster of mine, a symbol of my strength and how I will continue to grow. Come forth Cyber Angel Vrash! (ATK: 3000)

Through the power of her Ritual Spell, Cyber Angel Dakini appeared on the Field, taking a spot on the left of Cyber Petit Angel, before the tiny mechanical angel and the mighty warrior were each consumed in a set of intense and powerful lights, their forms offered up to make room for a Alexis' newest Cyber Angel, a being of great power and might, almost looking like a Goddess in terms of her shining radiance, beauty and power.

Alexis: I know you fought hard to get here, Chazz, but now that Cyber Angel Vrash is on the Field, this Duel is over. You see when Vrash is Summoned, her power Destroys all Monsters that were Special Summoned. And as a bonus, you take 1000 Points of Damage for each Monster Destroyed.

Reacting to Alexis' call, Cyber Angel Vrash then released an onslaught of energy shots from the golden cog-like ring upon her back, wiping out Chazz's Armed Dragons and Ojama King in one single swoop.

And with his line of Monsters wiped out and seeing Vrash still able to Attack, Chazz knew he had lost.

Alexis: Cyber Angel Vrash, Attack Chazz directly!

Obeying Alexis' command, Vrash brought her hands up, gathering a set of golden energy orbs within her grasp that she then cast down and toward Chazz.

The two orbs turning to powerful streams of energy, striking Chazz and his side of the Field in a great and mighty blast of light, which, after the aftermath of Vrash's Attack died down, all saw Chazz fall to his feet from the sheer power of Alexis' Monster, accepting his defeat, with his remaining 300 Life Points dropping to 0.

Roland: That settles it. We now have our finalists, Jaden Yuki and Alexis Rhodes. One of these mighty warriors will be facing Seto Kaiba himself, but only after we find out which of these two titans of the Dueling Field is the superior one.

After watching the match, Jaden smiled, not only amazed by Alexis' skills, having taken down Chazz in just three turns, but seeing Cyber Angel Vrash, Jaden just knew Alexis and her Deck would prove hard to defeat.

After he was done preparing his Deck for the finals, Jaden was about to head off, but found his friends all waiting around the hallway to the Dueling arena, finding that amongst them, Syrus approached and was first to speak.

Syrus: Looks as though you and Alexis will be facing each other again. It's round three against you guys, though it feels like you two have Dueled far more than that.

Jaden: I've seen Alexis Duel and have even partnered up with her, but the times I have faced her, they have seriously pushed me to my limits. I'm just glad I'm finally facing her for the fun of Dueling and not having to worry about saving her from an evil light monster that removed all her emotions and brainwashed her.

Hassleberry: It was hard to see Private Rhodes on the wrong side and used as a tool in Sartorius' games, but good job in bringing her back to our side of combat.

While Jaden nodded in reply, smiling as he recalled Alexis' sweet smile as she awoke after the spell of the Light of Destruction wore off of her, Syrus both noticed Jaden's smile and the boosted cheerfulness his friend gave when talking about Alexis.

Syrus: Hey, Jay, mind if I ask you something? Do you have feelings for Alexis?

Caught off guard by the question presented to him, Jaden both froze and freaked out.

Jesse: It's ok, Jaden, you're among friends, so you should know you can talk to us about anything.

Nodding to Jesse's words, Jasmine smiled as she slid herself away from Aster and approached the HERO Duelist, sliding her hands around his in a small and comforting act.

Jasmine: And if there's anything you feel, maybe we can help?

Looking at his friends and seeing their continued intentions, even finding Yubel giving a caring expression as she awaited the answer, Jaden braced himself as he nodded and gave his honest reply to how he viewed Alexis.

Jaden: I guess when I really think about it... yeah... I do have feelings for Alexis. I have been travelling so much I nearly forgot how beautiful she is, how much I missed her and how much I missed having her in my life.

Finished in sharing the feelings he held for Alexis, Alexis and Chazz had just returned from the Dueling arena.

And from the stunned expression on her face, as well as the blush on her cheeks, it was clear Alexis had heard what Jaden had just said.

However, Jaden hadn't noticed Alexis enter the room, where he then sighed and continued to share the feelings in his heart.

Jaden: I know I've faced Shadow Riders, the Sacred Beast Cards and even Darkness itself, but I find my courage just fade when I want to tell her my feelings. I'm nervous to tell her because I don't know if she has the same feelings for me. I want Alexis to be with me, but I don't want to say anything that could cost us our friendship.

Feeling better to get it all out, Jaden was a little unsure how to go on from there, but got his answer as he heard Alexis' voice, causing him to turn, where he saw the blonde expressing a warmth in the tone, which matched the smile on her face.

Alexis: Oh, Jaden... I've felt similar things when I saw you again. Seeing you, it reminded me just how amazing you are, it reminded me the reasons I fell in love with you).

Blushing deeply, matching the red of his jacket, Jaden could barely speak.

Jaden: You... you love me...?

Finding Jaden's nervousness kind of sweet, Alexis slowly slid her arms around Jaden, giving him no time as she moved her head forward and met his lips in a sudden kiss, keeping her arms upon Jaden's shoulders as to keep her lips upon his.

And after breaking from his lips, Alexis looked at Jaden with a continued smile.

Alexis: Does that answer your question? I love you, Jaden Yuki.

From Alexis' words, the warmth of her body and her matching smile, Jaden found he too couldn't hold back his own smile, before acting on his gut as he set his arms around Alexis, pulled her closer to his chest and met her lips in a passionate kiss, one causing Alexis to close her eyes and moan at the love Jaden expressed.

Alexis: You're a very good kisser, Jaden. (Smiles teasingly) Perhaps you can add great boyfriend to your list of achievements.

Keeping his arms around Alexis, Jaden could only smile as he looked upon her, finding the sight of the blonde and her warm body against his own continuing to leave him in a content state, feelings he had never experienced before but enjoyed.

And though Yubel was protective of Jaden, having feelings of her own for him, she remained silent, keeping her arms crossed and keeping a smile on her face, happy to see Jaden with the one he loved.

Alongside their friends and the couples present, Atticus smiled, happy for his sister and that she found the courage to express her feelings and be with the one she loved.

He was about congratulate Jaden on becoming a couple, knowing the HERO Duelist would do nothing but love and treat his sibling with respect and devotion, but found that amongst him, no further congratulations could be in order, for the sudden uproar of cheering filled the area, causing all to look and see the mass of devoted fans waiting for Jaden and Alexis.

Roland: Alexis Rhodes, Jaden Yuki, please make your way to the Dueling arena, the crowd is waiting for you.

Chazz: Hey, love birds, in case you forgot, you have a Duel.

With that, Jaden and Alexis broke their embrace, both a little embarrassed they had allowed the moment to get to them.

But with the pair back in Duel mode, Alexis gave a confident smile.

Alexis: Don't think I'll hold back just because you're my boyfriend now.

Her words, Jaden smiled back at Alexis.

Jaden: I was going to say same thing. Let's give a great Duel that everyone will never forget.

Nodding in reply to Jaden's words, Alexis held her hand out, taking Jaden's as she escorted him out, both heading hand in hand to the Dueling arena, where the sight got many within the audience whispering and talking.

Letting go of his hand, Alexis then made her way back, giving herself some distance between her and Jaden, before both activated their Duel Discs, set their Life Point counters to 8000 and were ready to throw down.

Jaden/Alexis: Let's Duel!

Jaden: Ladies first, 'Lex.

Alexis: Thank you, Jaden, but I wasn't kidding when I said I wouldn't hold back. (Draws) I Summon Etoile Cyber! (ATK: 1200) Next up, I play a face-down and end my turn.

Seeing Alexis' opening move, Jaden smiled, recalling that Summoning Etoile Cyber was the same move she made in their very first Duel.

Jaden: That brings back memories. (Draws) But I know this Duel will be even greater. I Summon Elemental Hero Wildheart in Attack mode. (ATK: 1500) Go, Wildheart, Attack Etoile Cyber with Wild Slash!

Reacting to Jaden's call, Wildheart lunged at Etoile Cyber, his blade coming down at Alexis' Monster, only for Alexis to grin.

Alexis: I play a Trap!

Activating her face-down, there was part of Jaden expecting it to be Doble Passe, but found it was another Trap altogether.

Alexis: Did you think this Duel would be the same? I told you I've gotten stronger, and thanks to my Half Counter Trap, Etoile Cyber is also about to get a power boost of her own.

Gaining a copied fraction of Wildheart's Attack power, Etoile Cyber's Attack rose by 750, increasing her Attack to 1950 and making her the superior Monster in their clash, resulting in Etoile Cyber kicking away Wildheart, Destroying the HERO Monster and dealing 450 Points of Damage.

Jaden: Smart move, but that won't take me down that easily. I'll throw two face-downs and end my turn.

Alexis: (Thinking) I know, Jaden, and I'll have to give everything my Deck has if I'm to stand a chance.

Alexis My turn! (Draws) I Summon Cyber Petit Angel. (ATK: 300) And when Cyber Petit Angel is Summoned, I can add a Ritual Spell to my hand.

Her Deck shuffling and sliding a Card from the top, Alexis drew the Card, displaying it to Jaden.

Alexis: I play Machine Angel Ritual, so I offer up Cyber Petit Angel and the Level 6 Monster: Mind on Air from my hand to bring forth a new Monster, a continued example of my strength and how those I cherish will always be there to help me in my times of need. I Summon Cyber Angel Izana! (ATK: 2500)

Reacting to Alexis, Mind on Air appeared on the Field, though briefly, for she and Cyber Petit Angel were then enveloped in light, sacrifices that were then offered up and replaced by a powerful angelic being, a mighty warrior clad in cobalt blue armour and wielded both an axe and a trident.

Jaden: I guess I'm not the only one with new Cards.

Alexis: You've got that right. And as powerful as Izana is, her ability is just as devastating. When she's Summoned, any Spell or Trap my opponent controls is Destroyed, and the choice is up to you.

Now stuck with a fifty fifty choice, choosing between his face-downs, Jaden made up his mind.

Jaden: I guess I'll say goodbye to Jar of Greed.

The left face-down revealed, Cyber Angel Izana pierced her trident through the Trap Card, where, despite it being an effect, Jaden could feel the power of Alexis' Monster with her strike.

Alexis: It didn't really matter which face-down you chose because I play Mystical Space Typhoon.

Activating her Spell, a great wind forced Jaden's second face-down upward, revealing it to be HERO Barrier, just before being sent to the Graveyard.

Keeping a smile on her face to see Jaden's face-downs and his defences gone, Alexis brought out her right hand and called wit might.

Alexis: Cyber Angel Izana, Etoile Cyber, Attack Jaden directly!

As the duo of female Monsters headed for Jaden, Alexis' smile remained strong.

Alexis: And don't forget that when Etoile Cyber makes a direct Attack, her Attack power increases by 600 Points. (Etoile Cyber ATK: 1200 → 1800)

Striking alongside the other, Etoile Cyber delivered a powerful spin kick to Jaden, which was followed by Cyber Angel Izana, who ran her axe down Jaden's being, causing him to groan at the Attacks, while finding his Life Points dropping by 4300.

Alexis: (Grinning) Hope my girls weren't too rough with you.

After shaking off the Damage, Jaden gave a grin back.

Jaden: That was amazing! Sweet move, 'Lex.

Alexis: Thanks, Jaden. (Displaying the final Card in her hand, revealing it to be a Spell) I now play Aurora Draw. This can only be played when it's the last Card in my hand, allowing me two more Cards. (Draws 2)

Alexis: I'll play both Cards I just drew face-down and end my turn.

Her turn over, Jaden smiled, not only from the clear strength and effort Alexis was placing in their Duel, but knowing just how far Alexis was going just meant Jaden also had to give his best in their match.

Current Scores:

Alexis: 8000

Jaden: 3700

Jaden: (Draws) I activate the Spell: Brain Control, Now by giving up 800 Life Points, I get to take control one of your monsters, so Cyber Angel Izana, welcome to the team.

After dropping his Life Points to 2900, the holographic brain appeared by Jaden's side, its clawed fingers grabbing at Cyber Angel Izana and dragging her to Jaden's side of the Field.

And though she was at Jaden's control, she wasn't brainwashed, but instead she was willing to serve her temporary Summoner as he saw fit.

Jaden: Izana won't be staying long because I tribute her in order to bring out Elemental Hero Necroshade. (ATK: 1600)

Closing her eyes and allowing herself to leave the Field, Elemental HERO Necroshade took Izana's place, with the shaman Monster waiting for Jaden's next commands.

Jaden: Go, Necroshade, Attack her Etoile Cyber!

Gathering darkness in his claws, Necroshade swung his right arm down, preparing to wipe out Alexis' Monster.

Alexis: I play my Trap: Doble Passe!

Revealing one of her more signature Trap Cards, Necroshade's claws stopped before they could harm Etoile Cyber and instead sent him directly at Alexis, who groaned from the slash Attack.

Alexis: I might've lost some Life Points, but Etoile Cyber is safe. And now she's going to pay you back.

Allowed a shot at Jaden's Life Points thanks to Alexis' Trap Card, Etoile Cyber's Attack returned to 1800, just as she delivered another powerful kick to Jaden, who brought up his arms and his Duel Disc to dampen the energy of Etoile Cyber's Attack, but still found himself skidding back a little from the impacting force.

Alexis: Just like old times.

Jaden: Thanks, but I've still got more to play. I set one Card face-down and end my turn.

Current Scores:

Alexis: 6400

Jaden: 1900

Alexis: (Draws) I activate Pot of Greed. (Draws 2, smiling at the result) And now to bring back a familiar face. I play Polymerization. I fuse Etoile Cyber and Blade Skater to Summon Cyber Blader! (ATK: 2100)

From his side, Jaden watched as Etoile Cyber and Blade Skater combined into Alexis' signature Fusion Monster, bringing a continued smile to Jaden, not only recalling just how powerful Cyber Blader could become when faced up against more opposing Monsters, but remembering just how close to Alexis beating him through Cyber Blader and her power.

Alexis: Cyber Blader, Attack Necroshade! Whirlwind Rage!

Expressing grace through her movements, Cyber Blader spun her way to Necroshade, tearing the HERO Monster apart with her great spinning speeds, while dealing 500 Points of Damage to Jaden.

Alexis: That's all all I can do this round, Jaden. Let's see what you can do.

Looking at Alexis, Jaden could see two sides to the blonde, seeing that though Alexis wanted to win, to show her strength, she also wanted to see Jaden's skills, to see him make the comeback she just knew he was preparing.

And after drawing, Jaden didn't disappoint.

Current Scores:

Alexis: 6400

Jaden: 1500

Jaden: (Draws) I activate Necroshade's ability. When he's in the Graveyard, I can Summon a Monster without tributing first, so I Summon Elemental HERO Neos! (ATK: 2500)

With the lead Neo-Spacian appearing before Jaden, Alexis smiled to see Neos, not only knowing him to be Jaden's signature Monster, but also the key component to many of Jaden's Fusion Monsters.

Jaden: Next up, I activate Pot of Greed. (Draws 2)

Jaden: Neos, attack her Cyber Blader with Cosmic Crush!

Nodding to the command, Neos delivered a powerful punch to Cyber Blader, who brought up her arms, groaning as she took the Attack, while the impact against her threw itself as a great wind toward Alexis.

Alexis: Seems you forgot about Cyber Blader's power. When she goes one on one with a Monster in Battle, she can't be defeated.

Jaden: True, but you still take the Damage.

Groaning from the force Neos continued to generate, Alexis suffered a 400 Life Point loss, before watching as Neos returned to Jaden's side.

Between her and Cyber Blade, they shared the similar determination that Jaden and Neos shared amongst one another, with both Duelists and Monsters ready to give it their all the next few moves.

Jaden: I'll set two cards face-down and end my turn.

Alexis: You're Dueling as amazingly as you did back at Duel Academy. (Draws) I just hope I've shown my own growth.

Jaden: Are you kidding me? You are awesome.

Smiling at Jaden's encouragement, seeing the brunette as a rival, a friend and now her boyfriend, Alexis was more determined to prove herself in Jaden's eyes.

Alexis: I'll start off this move by playing Card of Sanctity. Now we both draw until we each have six Cards in our hands.

Jaden: Thanks, 'Lex.

Taking advantage of her Spell, Alexis and Jaden each drew six new Cards, where Alexis looked at her hand and smiled.

Alexis: Consider this a small gift for what I have planned for you. I activate the Ritual Sanctuary Field Spell.

Placing her Spell in her Duel Disc, the atmosphere changed around Jaden and Alexis, both now finding their surroundings consisting of the insides of a chappel, which included several rows of alters, stain glass windows and a long red carpet leading between the Duelists, the sight of which left Jaden in silent awe.

Alexis: Do you remember when you agreed to be my fiance?

Jaden: I remember. And now that I know what it means, it would be my honour to be yours.

Alexis: Well, play your Cards right and this might be your future, Jay.

Though unsure if Alexis was serious or if she was trying to phase him out, Jaden found himself blushing lightly as he stared at Alexis, imagining her in a white wedding dress, imagining her as the future Alexis Yuki.

But cutting in, Alexis continued in her move.

Alexis: I now discard the Spell: Raregold Armor so I can add any Ritual Card to my hand.

Placing the Equip Spell in her Duel Disc Graveyard, Alexis' Duel Disc slid out a Card, which she took hold of and turned around for Jaden to see, seeing she now held Cyber Angel Vrash.

Alexis: I Summon Cyber Gymnast! (ATK: 800) Next, I activate her ability. By sending a Card from my hand to the graveyard, I can Destroy any Monster in Attack mode.

Discarding another Spell: Fusion Sage, Cyber Gymnast leapt high above Jaden.

Alexis: Sorry to do this, Jaden, but Neos is going down!

Jumping down, Cyber Gymnast kicked clear through Neos, causing him to shatter apart, leaving Jaden open to Attack.

Alexis: Cyber Blader, Attack Jaden directly!

Jaden: I activate my Trap Card: Magic Cylinder! And thanks to this Trap, not only don't I take any Damage this round, but your Monster's Attack is sent attack back at you.

Absorbing the winds generated from Cyber Blader's spin kick, the cylinders cast the gathered power back at Alexis, causing her to groan at the 2100 Attack Point loss.

But after recovering from the strike inflicted by her own Attack, Alexis smiled.

Alexis: Good move, Jaden, but I have plenty more to dish out, like this. Cyber Gymnast, direct Attack!

Leaping back into the air, Cyber Gymnast shot herself down, delivering a powerful kick (into Jaden's chest/kick, which Jaden managed to endure, blocking his chest with his arms), leaving the brunette on 700 Life Points.

Jaden: Another sweet move, Alexis.

Alexis: I'm not finished yet. (Smiling at Jaden, Alexis then looked upon her Deck with a continued confidence.) You inspired me to use my Cards and continue to use them to further help in my Duels, even when they were no longer on my Field or in my hand, which is why I now use the second effect of Ritual Sanctuary.

By returning Spells in my Graveyard back to my Deck, I can Summon a Ritual Monster with the same Level.

From her Duel Disc Graveyard, the Spells: Polymerization, Machine Angel Ritual, Mystical Space Typhoon, Fusion Sage, Aurora Draw, Pot of Greed and Card of Sanctity slid out, which Alexis then placed back in her Deck and allowed the Cards to shuffle, while before her, a familiar light erupted as Cyber Angel Izana made her return.

Opening her eyes as she awoke after returning from the Graveyard, Izana smiled as she looked upon Alexis and Jaden, glad to lend her power to her Summoner once again.

Alexis: This is it, Jaden. Izana, Attack!

Swinging her trident with a sense of grace and strength, Izana then released a great stream of yellow energy from her weapon, which headed for Jaden.

Jaden: That won't happen because I activate my face-down Mirror Force!

Revealing his second face-down, Izana's energy struck the barrier, clashing against it, before the energy split into three bolts, striking back and taking down Alexis' Monsters, wiping out Izana, Cyber Gymnast and Cyber Blader.

However, despite losing her three Monsters, Alexis gave a small and warm smile.

Alexis: I should've known you wouldn't accept defeat (against me/so easily). I play a face-down and end my turn.

Jaden: We both said we'd hold nothing back, so you better believe I'm coming at you.

Smiling confidently to Jaden's words, Alexis braced herself.

Alexis: Then give me your best shot!

Current Scores:

Alexis: 4300

Jaden: 700

Jaden: You've got it! (Draws)

Alexis: Before you do anything, I play my face-down: Scapegoat!

Revealing and activating her Spell, the four lamb Tokens appeared before Alexis.

Alexis: (Thinking) If Jaden's Duels have taught me anything I have to be prepared for anything. (Looking at her hand) And if I can Summon Cyber Angel Vrash, then maybe I can come out on top.

Turning her attention back ahead, Alexis stared at Jaden, awaiting his move.

Jaden: Check this sweet move out. I play Miracle Contact. This Spell lets me fuse Neos with any Neo-Spacian in my hand, on my field and even in my graveyard, so I fuse Elemental HERO Neos with Neo-Spacian Dark Panther, Air Hummingbird and Aqua Dolphin to Summon Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos! (ATK: 3500)

Placing the mentioned Monsters back in his Duel Disc, the Neo-Spacians appeared before Jaden, leaving Alexis to watch as the three Neo-Spacians, alongside the spirit form of Neos combined their power, fusing into one being, Cosmo Neos, whose presence radiated throughout the Ritual Sanctuary background, causing the sights of the chapel to dispel, while the face-down Alexis threw down two turns ago was surrounded by light and set in a paralytic state.

Looking at her side, though seeing her face-down: Angelic Blast, to be no use to her for the time, being, Alexis hoped her Scapegoat line of Defence would be enough to keep her lasting for another round.

But from the smile on Jaden's face, Alexis just knew the brunette had much more.

Jaden: I activate my face-down: Jar of Avarice, which lets me choose any five Cards from my Graveyard and place them back in my Deck. And as a bonus, I get to draw one Card.

Sliding from out his Duel Disc Graveyard were the Cards, Wildheart, Miracle Contact, Pot of Greed, Magic Cylinder and HERO Barrier, which Jaden placed back within his Deck, waiting for it to shuffle, before he drew his Card.

And looking to what he had drawn, Jaden was surprised at the Card, finding he had redrawn Neos.

Jaden: Alexis, I wanted to say thank you, but our Duel ends here. I play Polymerization. I fuse Elemental HERO Neos with Rainbow Dragon to Summon Elemental HERO Rainbow Neos (ATK: 4500)

Neos and Rainbow Dragon then appeared around Jaden, where the two Monsters swirled into one another, combining into one being, which only brightened the area with light that shone throughout as the Rainbow Neos appeared, taking his place beside Cosmo Neos, the sight of the two shining HERO Monsters before Jaden leaving many watching in awe, but none were as surprised or as proud as Alexis.

Jaden: Now I summon Elemental HERO Clayman. (ATK: 800) But he won't stay on the Field too long, because I activate Rainbow Neos' super ability. By sending Clayman to the Graveyard, all Monsters on your side now leave the Field. So say goodbye to your Scapegoats

Though Rainbow Neos' power would return the Monsters to Alexis' hand, being Tokens, the Scapegoats faded from existence, leaving Alexis open to one final Attack.

However, Jaden just stood in place and in silence.

He found that he couldn't bring himself to Attacking, he didn't have the heart to hurt his girlfriend, to take away her chance to face Seto Kaiba.

But his conflict broke as he heard Alexis call him with a sweet voice.

Alexis: Go for it, Jaden.

Hearing Alexis, Jaden saw her copying his 'That's Game' pose, while giving a continued smile.

Alexis: Do what you do best.

Feeling Alexis' trust, her pride in him, Jaden smiled back as he got ready for his final move.

Jaden: Rainbow Neos, Attack Alexis' Life Points, but don't hurt her too much.

Reacting to Jaden's command, Rainbow Neos charged at Alexis, reeling his right arm back as it charged with light energy.

Only arriving before Alexis and her side of the Field, Rainbow Neos slowed down and stared down at the blonde, who smiled and nodded, accepting the Attack, to which Neos just set his hand on Alexis' Duel Disc, pulsating his light through her and taking away the last of her Life Points.

And though Alexis lacked the ability to communicate with Duel Monster spirits, looking at Rainbow Neos, she could tell that the HERO Monster shared the same pride in her as Jaden did.

Ending Scores:

Alexis: 0

Jaden: 700

Roland: WE HAVE OUR WINNER. LET'S GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO THE FINALIST, JADEN YUKI! JADEN WILL NOW BE GIVEN THE CHANCE TO FACE SETO KAIBA, AND SHOULD HE MANAGE TO DEFEAT OUR CONTENDING CHAMPION, JADEN WILL BECOME THE NEW KING OF GAMES!

Finished with his announcement, the crowd grew in a frenzy of cheers, the sights and sounds of all those now supporting Jaden left the brunette a little embarrassed, but after looking at his fans and seeing their smiling faces, Jaden smiled and waved, knowing that this was what Dueling was truly about.

And as good as he felt, Jaden's mood only got better as he felt Alexis approach and embrace him, with the blonde wrapping her arms around Jaden's body and waving alongside him.

Though enjoying the moment, the audience's cheering slowly died down as Kaiba rose his hand, grabbing the attention of everyone watching, where all looked on as Kaiba rose from his viewing position and made his way onto the Dueling arena.

Kaiba: So it comes to this, the Duel that will show everyone I am the rightful King of Games. Listen carefully, Jaden, you might've climbed your way to the top of my tournament and won against a few decent Duelists, you might have a God Card, but I can promise that before everyone watching, I will crush you!

Despite going up against one of the most powerful Duelists ever known, face to face with Seto Kaiba himself, Jaden showed no fear.

Jaden: We'll see about that Kaiba, so you'd better Get your Game on!

Kaiba/Jaden: Let's Duel!