Their Duel Discs activated, Jaden and Kaiba stared the other down as they prepared themselves for their Duel.

Jaden: You go first, Kaiba. (Grinning confidently) And don't hold back.

Kaiba: You'll wish I held back after I defeat you. (Draws) I play Polymerization to fuse the three Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragons in my hand to Summon your worst nightmare. Come forth, Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!

Astonishing Jaden, Alexis and the crowd, everyone watching the Duel could only look on as Kaiba's trio of Dragons appeared, combining into a single and terrifying being, similar to the original Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon.

But what shocked many was seeing its Attack Power, holding a total of 4500 Points.

Kaiba: I'll end with a face-down. Now are you going to make your move or cower before me and the might of my Dragon?

Jaden: I'm never going to cower away. I've face Duelists like you. I've even faced Kaibaman.

Just staring at Jaden, Kaiba crossed his arms uncaringly.

Kaiba: And how did that work out?

Jaden: To be honest, not so good. But I have grown as a Duelist, so check this out. (Draws) I Summon Neo-Spacian Grand Mole. (ATK: 900) Go and Attack Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!

Kaiba: Go right ahead. My Dragon will wipe the Field with your pitiful creature.

Jaden: Not after I activate Grand Mole's ability. You see when he Attacks a Monster, not only don't I take any Damage, but both Monsters then go back to our hands.

Kaiba: What!?

After his explanation, Grandmole set the drill-like platings around his shoulders around his head, pressing the drill into Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon's chest and causing the Fusion Monster to give a great cry.

Kaiba: Not bad. But if you think a trick like that will stop me, you better think again. I play Enemy Controller!

Revealing his face-down Spell, from the Card, a cord shot out, wrapping itself around Grand Mole and binding it to Kaiba's side of the Field.

Kaiba: Now by giving up 1000 Life Points, I can input a command into your Grand Mole.

The controller connecting to Grand Mole ran through a series of buttons, Up, Left, Down, Right, A, which caused Grand Mole to then shatter to bits as he was forcefully Destroyed.

Kaiba: I was hoping to save that for a more worthier Card, but I can see even the runts of your Deck will prove as annoying.

Jaden: I'll throw two face-downs and end my turn.

Kaiba: (Draws) I'll start by playing Graceful Charity, allowing me to draw three Cards, however, I must discard two afterwards.

Drawing three Cards, from his hand, Kaiba discarded Rare Metal Dragon and Cave Dragon.

Kaiba: I now Summon Lord of Dragons. (DEF: 1100) And thanks to his special ability, my Ultimate Dragon is immune to any and all Spell, Traps and Monster effects you throw at him.

Jaden: Not after I play my face down: Lost Wind. This not only negates Lord of Dragons' abilities, but it halves his Attack Points.

His Trap taking effect, Lord of Dragons groaned, feeling his power taken away from him as the winds picked up around him, draining his protective abilities.

Kaiba: You might've stopped my Lord of Dragons, but you cannot stop your defeat! Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, Attack with Hyper Neutron Blast!

Jaden: This is going to hurt.

Obeying Kaiba's command, the three heads of the Ultimate Dragon each gathered up and released a great burst of light energy at Jaden, consuming him and his side of the Field in a great uproar of light blue energy.

But as the aftermath of the blast wore off, Jaden was still standing despite taking a 4500 hit.

Kaiba: I'm actually impressed to see you're still standing after facing my Dragon's wrath. But I'm far from finished. Neo Blue-Eyes' ability lets it Attack for each Blue-Eyes Monster I used to create it, so, Neo Blue-Eyes, Attack Jaden again!

Remaining loyal to their Summoner, two of the three heads of the Ultimate Dragon each charged their maws with a secondary round of light, casting it out and firing at Jaden.

The sight of the twin shots of energy heading for Jaden left many believing the Duel to be over.

But expressing a small smile, Jaden sprung into action.

Jaden: I activate my face down: Negate Attack!

His Trap revealed and activated, the power of Neo Blue-Eyes was repelled by a clear energy barrier, the sight amazing Alexis, Jaden's friends and those watching, while bothering Kaiba.

Kaiba: I don't know what you're up to, but it won't work. I'll end my turn.

Current Scores:

Kaiba: 7000

Jaden: 3500

While Jaden readied himself for his next move, back within the preparation room, there was a little confusion amongst his friends.

Chazz: I don't get it. Why didn't Jaden use that Trap on the first Attack?

Mindy: Do you think Dueling Kaiba is too much for Jaden to handle?

Zane: No. Jaden is planning ahead. He sacrificed a few Life Points in order to gain the upperhand later in their Duel.

Jim: Well whatever his plan, I know it'll be quite the show for all of us.

Remaining silent and returning their attention to the Duel, by Jaden's side, Alexis watched on silently, believing in her boyfriend and his Deck.

Jaden: (Draws, grinning at the result) I think I'll play my own Polymerization, so I can fuse Avian and Burstinatrix to Summon the Elemental HERO Flame Wingman! (ATK: 2100)

Playing his own Fusion Card, the winged HERO and female HERO of Jaden's Deck appeared before their Summoner, both swirling into one another as they formed a more familiar HERO Monster to Alexis and their Duel Academy friends.

Jaden: Next up, I play Pot of Greed. (Draws 2) Now, Elemental HERO Wingman, Attack Neo Blue-Eyes!

Though his Attack paled in comparison to Neo Blue-Eyes, Wingman obeyed, trusting Jaden as he rushed at the mighty Dragon, which retaliated with three blasts of light energy.

Jaden: Now it's time for something I bet you didn't expect. I activate Battle Fusion! When a Fusion Monster engages in Battle with another Fusion Monster, my one gets a power up equal to the Monster he's Attacking

Kaiba: No way!

Unable to stop the power of Jaden's Spell, Kaiba watched with a growing dread as Wingman's Attack power increased by 4500. (ATK: 2100 → 6600)

Jaden: Infernal Rage!

With the added power to his Attack, Flame Wingman pushed himself though the triple onslaught of energy, slamming his draconic fist into the middle head, which cried in great agony, before it burst into flame and was defeated.

Jaden: And check this out. Thanks to Wingman's superpower, you take Damage equal to Neo Blue-Eyes' Attack Points.

All Kaiba could do was watch on as Flame Wingman dropped down before him, opening up his dragonic arm and released a stream of flame upon him, causing Kaiba to give a great cry at the further loss to his Life Points.

However, after the flames died down, Kaiba looked at Jaden with fury.

Kaiba: How dare you make me look like a novice!

Turning the final Card in his hand around, revealing it to be another Blue-Eyes Monster, the Card shone with an intense blue light.

Kaiba: You might've Destroyed Neo Blue-Eyes, but by doing so, you've allowed me to Summon Deep-Eyes White Dragon! (ATK: 0)

Kaiba: When Deep-Eyes is Summoned, the wrath of my Dragons hits you for 600 Points of Damage for each type in my Graveyard.

His Duel Disc Graveyard shining with a blue light, the spirit forms of Cave Dragon, Rare Metal Dragon, Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon and Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon appeared around Kaiba, each showing their vengeance to Jaden as each released a stream of white energy from their maws, blasting Jaden with such impact it caused him to skid back somewhat along the Dueling arena floor, taking 3000 Damage in the process.

Kaiba: Deep-Eyes now gains the Attack of Neo Blue-Eyes! (ATK: 0 → 4500)

Jaden: Oh, man. Looks like I feel for that one.

Kaiba: How right you are. You'll find that much like me, the Blue-Eyes won't go down without a fight.

Jaden: Then you'll get one. I end my turn with a face-down.

Current Scores:

Kaiba: 400

Jaden: 500

Watching the Duel, a silent awe filled the stands, all amazed to see the Duelists already down to their last 500 Life Points.

Aster: man, this is intense. Jaden's already gotten Kaiba down to 400 Life Points and he's just leading.

Jim: Don't get too comfortable, mate. There's a reason why Kaiba's a champion, and he usually finds a way out of jams like this one.

Zane: All we can do is watch and see what happens next.

Returning to the Duel, Kaiba readied himself as he made his move.

Kaiba: I have to commend you for making it this far. (Draws) It's too bad you're going to lose anyway.

Kaiba: I'll start by playing the Spell: Card of Demise. Now I draw five new Cards, but in five turns, I must discard any Cards I hold. (Draws 5, finding the result something to smirk at)

Kaiba: I activate A Wingbeat of Gigantic Dragon. By returning Deep-Eyes to my hand, your face-down is Destroyed.

Withdrawing the Deep-Eyes Card from off his Duel Disc, a great surge of wind released itself from Kaiba's side, circling around Jaden, who groaned from the sheer power of Kaiba's Spell Card.

Jaden: I'll play my own Spell: Flute of Summoning Kuriboh! And with this, it lets me Summon a certain Monster from my Deck. So say hello to my little buddy, Winged Kuriboh! (ATK: 300)

Sliding from out his Deck, Jaden withdrew Winged Kuriboh's Card and placed it on his Duel Disc, causing Jaden's winged companion to appear, giving a soft cooing, which many of the female fans found adorable.

Kaiba however...

Kaiba: You play a furball to protect you against my Dragons? Don't you dare mock me!

Jaden: I'm not mocking, I'm Dueling. Winged Kuriboh might be small, but he has a strong spirit, right little buddy?

Responding to Jaden's positivity, Winged Kuriboh gave a continued cheerfulness, cooing happily.

Kaiba: Let me show you what a real Monster looks like. Come forth, Kaiser Vorse Raider! (ATK: 1900)

Placing his own Monster on his Duel Disc, the beastly savage appeared, swinging around its large axe as it awaited to Attack.

Kaiba: Kaiser Vorse Raider, strike down that furball!

Obeying, Kaiser Vorse Raider ran his axe right though Winged Kuriboh, causing the petit sized Monster to shatter apart and bringing a smile to Kaiba's face, thinking he had won.

But seeing Jaden's Life Points still on 500, it left some confusion.

Kaiba: What's going on? Why didn't you fall alongside your Kuriboh?

From Kaiba's confusion, Jaden smiled.

Jaden: Remember what i said, my Winged Kuriboh has strong spirit? Well, when he's sent to the Graveyard, his ability absorbs all the Damage I would take for the rest of the round.

Kaiba: Lucky move. I'll end with three Cards face-down.

Ending his turn, Jaden looked upon Kaiser Vorse Raider, seeing that its Attack power rose from slaying Winged Kuriboh, raising to 2400.

Jaden: (Draws) I'll start off by activating my Spell: Card of Sanctity.

Staring each other down, Kaiba and Jaden both placed their hands on their Decks, with Kaiba drawing five new Cards, while Jaden closed his eyes as he drew he smile at he cards.

Jaden; It's time to end this Duel. And first off I'll take care of those face-downs with my Spell: Heavy Storm.

Finding himself now on the end of a great surge of wind, Kaiba fought back and retaliated with force.

Kaiba: I won't let my Cards go to waste! I activate my face-down: Card Guard, followed by Emergency Provisions!

Two of his face-downs revealed, Kaibe then explained their effects.

Kaiba: By sending a Card from my hand to the Graveyard, Kaiser Vorse Raider cannot be Destroyed this round.

Discarding his Trap: Ring of Destruction, a barrier of Duel monster Cards circled around Kaiba and Kaiser Vorse Raider, bringing a small arrogance to Kaiba's growing smirk.

Kaiba: As for Emergency Provisions, for each Spell and Trap I Destroy, I regain 1000 Life Points.

Destroying Card Guard, alongside his face-down: Attack Guidance Armor, Kaiba's Life Points increased by 2000, placing him in a brief lead with 2400 Life Points.

Jaden: It's time to show off a new HERO I've been saving just for you. I haven't needed to use it yet, but against a Duelist as famous as you, I guess it's about time I played it.

Wondering what Jaden had in plan, all were on the edge of their seats, namely Alexis, who too was curious to what her beloved was going to do.

Jaden: I play Miracle Fusion, which lets me fuse Monsters in my Graveyard, so i fuse Avian, Burstinatrix and Wingman to summon Elemental Hero Core! (ATK: 2700)

His three HERO Monsters combining their power from the beyond, a great light shone from Jaden's Duel Disc as a mighty and powerful looking humanoid being appeared, a being with white skin, green eyes and red lines running along its being, looking (somewhat/almost) alien-like and leaving many with questions as to what this HERO was and what powers it had.

Jaden: Next up, I play Monster Reborn in order to bring back my Neo-Spacian pal, Grand Mole.

Seeing the position he was in, Kaiba just looked at Jaden with a small awe.

Jaden: Grand Mole, Attack Kaiser Vorse Raider!

Following Jaden's call, Grand Mole set its drill-like structures back around his head and charged himself at Kaiser Vorse Raider, the sight of which made Jaden grin.

Jaden: You said Kaiser Vorse Raider can't be destroyed this round, but sending it back to your hand is a whole different story. So, Grand Mole, send that beast to Kaiba's hand!

Vanishing from the Field, Kaiser Vorse Raider and Grand Mole were recalled back to their Summoner's respective hands, leaving HERO Core the only Card on the Field.

Jaden: this has been great duel thank you seto kaiba go Elemental Hero Core attack he life points and end this duel!

Obeying Jaden's final command, the red lines upon HERO Core's body lit up, gathering energy within the spherical ports set upon his shoulderplates, hands and kneecaps, before firing, releasing the energies as beams, devastating Kaiba.

Though as his Life Points dropped to 0, a faint smile appeared on Kaiba's face.

Ending Scores:

Kaiba: 0

Jaden: 500

Jaden: That's Game!

As Jaden kept his pose, all within the stands and the preparation room kept their silence, unsure how to act upon seeing Seto Kaiba lose.

But hearing a small clapping, Jaden looked over, seeing Kaiba slowly applauding, encouraging the crowd to give their own praises.

And looking at Roland with a small nod, Kaiba's right hand man cleared his throat as he made the final announcement for the tournament.

Roland: LET'S GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO THE WINNER OF THE KAIBA CORP DUEL MONSTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE NEW KING OF GAMES, JADEN YUKI!

Finding the crowd's cheering fill the arena, Jaden just smiled, not only proud of himself, but of his Deck and how far his Cards had managed to take him since he first started playing Duel Monsters.

But as sweet as it was to enjoy the celebration, unable to hold back her emotions or her pride in the brunette, not caring about anything else but Jaden himself, Alexis threw her arms around the HERO Duelist and gave him a congratulatory kiss, which caught Jaden a little off guard, still getting used to having Alexis as a girlfriend.

Though enjoying the moment himself, Jaden just closed his eyes and kissed Alexis back.

But breaking from his lips, Alexis backed away, finding Kaiba had one last thing to say, as well as give to Jaden.

Kaiba: Here. It seems only fitting that the King of Games would have this.

Holding out a Card for Jaden, the brunette took it, his eyes widening, astonished at what Kaiba had given him.

Jaden: Obelisk the Tormentor!? But how?

Kaiba: Listen, Jaden. You might've beaten me, but don't get cocky. Don't think for a second I'll let you keep it. After I defeat you, I'll take Obelisk back, along with my rightful title as this worlds true greatest Duelist.

Kaiba: And until then you better not lose to anyone.

Surprising Jaden at his trust to hand him such a powerful Card, Jaden was surprised further to see Kaiba hold out his hand, showing a faint respect toward the HERO Duelist, something Kaiba only held for another Duelist, Yugi Muto and Atem.

Jaden: Thank you. But let me ask, how did you get Obelisk the Tormentor?

Kaiba: Let's just say that the past does catch up with you.

Turning away and keeping his continued serious expression, his back to Jaden and Alexis, Kaiba actually smiled, glad to have a new Duelist he could call a worthy rival.

Jaden took out his own God Card, Slifer the Sky Dragon, still shocked that he now he was owner of two of the Egyptian God Cards.

As if looking for guidance, Jaden then looked to Alexis.

Jaden: I still can't believe I have Slifer the Sky Dragon and now Obelisk the Tormentor.

Alexis: It is quite amazing, but I know the new King of Games can master their power.

Smiling at Alexis' continued faith and devotion to him, Jaden felt at ease, trusting the words of his girlfriend.

Jaden: Thanks 'Lex. I appreciate the pep talk, but it's not that not easy. I need to show him he can trust me with power. He's different than Slifer and I'll need to earn his trust.

Respecting Jaden's words, but unable to help herself, Alexis set her arms around Jaden, looking at him with a playfulness.

Alexis: Well if you can win my trust, I'm sure you'll have no trouble with Obelisk.

With Alexis' words, Jaden smiled, not only at Alexis' teasing, but knowing there was wisdom in the blonde's words.

And though Jaden wanted to continue their conversation, he found he was interrupted by his friends, the sight of which not only brought a smile to Jaden, but seeing Yugi, Mai, Zane, Chazz and the others amongst the group brought many of the Dueling fans to cheer.

Syrus: Jaden! Congratulations on becoming the new King of Games. I'm so happy for you.

Aster: You worked hard to get here, so if anybody deserves such a title, it's you, bro.

Chazz: I still say you got lucky, Jaden, so enjoy the moment until I beat you and I become the true King of Games, you Slifer slacker.

Mindy: Perhaps we can make it a double's Duel? I know I'm not as good as my Chazzie, but it'd be fun to face you and Jaden.

Wrapping her arms around Chazz, Mindy continued to beam with joy and positivity, embarrassing Chazz a little, while Alexis smiled confidently, copying in Mindy's actions as she embraced Jaden.

Alexis: Sounds like a blast.

Still getting used to Alexis' affection, with part of Jaden still surprised that his life had lead to Alexis as his loving girlfriend, Jaden then felt a familiar energy behind him, leading him to turn around where he saw the spirit forms of Yubel, Winged Kuriboh and Neos, along with the majority of Monsters that supported his Deck.

Neos: Jaden, we are so proud of you, at how far you have evolved. And we all consider it to be an honor to fight alongside of you in every Duel you've competed in.

With Neos' words, having known Jaden longer, looking after him ever since he was a child, Yubel nodded, agreeing with Neos, while smiling with pride at Jaden and the man and duelist he had become.

Yubel: And don't forget we will always be there for you, Jaden until the end.

Through the support of his friends and those close to him, Jaden continued to smile, knowing that though there might be tough times ahead of him, he had Alexis, Yubel and the others to count on, paving the way for a bright future for all of them.