Waterfront

Lance and Rio sat beside the river off the road.

Lance sighed. "I'm not really sure where to start. My mind is a jumbled mess."

Rio nodded in understanding. "Well, why don't you start at the beginning?"

"The beginning?" Lance asked. "I suppose, but it is rather unbelievable. At least, it is to all but me."

Rio grabbed his hand and gently squeezed it with a reassuring smile. "Why don't you let me be the judge of that?"

Lance took a deep breath. "Well, this begins with a future that should never come to pass since I exist in the here and now."

"What do you mean?" Rio asked.

Lance looked at the sky. "I was born in the distant future as Link Ono. My parents died when I was young, so I eventually became unable to remember them. Zarc, who was my older brother, and I were put into foster care for some time.

We eventually lived on our own once Zarc became a pro duelist. It was around this time that he met his girlfriend Ray Akaba. To me, they were the most important people in my life. Zarc taught me how to duel while Ray was so kind.

Eventually, I began to see them as the parents I couldn't remember. Things were good until one day Zarc accidentally injured a duelist. See, in the future Ray's father invented Solid Vison which allowed for duelist to interact with their monsters in ways normal duelist couldn't.

I was in the crowd with Ray when it happened. Things were silent until everyone around us cheered for what Zarc had done. While he had been shocked at first, big brother gave a slight smile.

Afterwards, he made a name for himself as the King of Games through hurting duelists. His desire to hurt others only grew. He saw it as his own brand of entertainment. One day, it happened. He challenged the entire world.

It all started in the stadium. He summoned his dragons, which were real, and attacked everyone. Ray's father ushered me and her out of there. What followed was utter destruction. Every duelist who challenged him were killed. The military followed.

Our last hope were 6 cards being developed by Leo Akaba. As they were nearing completion, Ray and I came up with a plan. I was to stall my brother for as long as possible until Ray arrived with the 6 cards to stop Zarc's 6 dragons.

I barely lasted two turns against him, but Ray arrived. She used those 6 cards." Lance shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure what happened, but I do know that my soul ended up here. More specifically, when Lance Hogan was a baby.

My soul entered his body." Lance placed his hand on his chest. "When I saw this, I thought I'd killed Lance to take the body, but that wasn't the case. Our two souls became one. I'm both Link and Lance. I've lived 14 years two times over."

"So, you're actually 28?" Rio asked.

Lance was rather surprised that was her question. "I mean, I don't feel or look 28, but I guess if you want to consider me 28, then that's your…"

Rio quickly shook her head. "If you're only 14, you're only 14."

Lance sighed. "You really believe me… just like that?"

Rio smiled. "Well, I won't deny it sounds insane, but I trust you Lance. I know you wouldn't lie to me. Is there anything else?"

"There is." Lance looked out over the water. "I actually have three sets of memories. My time as Link is vastly different while my memories as Lance diverge at one point. 1 year prior to now. The main caveat is that my parents are dead, yet I remember them being alive recently."

"How can that be?" Rio asked.

Lance shook his head. "I have no idea. In one set of memories, I was with my parents. In another, Haru adopted me into the Tsukumo family, and I became Yuma's brother. Other than that, my memories are almost the same."

Rio wasn't quite sure what to say, but she had to say something. "You know, your time as Link may just explain why you're so good at Fusion, Synchro, and Xyz. I know it took me a lot of practice to master Synchro Summoning, and I always thought it was the same for you. Looking back on it, you never really mentioned training with your grandfather or mother in those summoning methods."

Lance nodded in realization as he hadn't really thought of that. "My big brother, Zarc, was an amazing duelist that could use all the summoning methods. Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Pendulum, Link, and Ritual. He didn't compose a deck with all of them though."

"Link?" Rio asked.

Lance nodded. "It was a summoning method invented before our generation. I'd most liken it to Xyz summoning; however, levels weren't a concern with the materials needed."

Rio nodded. "So, if you're from the future, does that mean you know about the past?"

Lance shook his head. "Not really. I know I was an avid fan of the past duelist; however, I only remember that the greats were Zack Henderson, Jaden Yuki, Yusei Fudo, Zeera Henderson, Yuma Tsukumo, Yusho Sakaki, and Yuskaku Yuji."

Rio smiled. "That's good because I wouldn't want to know anything about my own life that could influence what I want to make happen."

"Do you really think if I knew anything, it might stop you from doing something?" Lance asked. "I know nothing about the effects of me being here have on the world, but I don't think this affects the future in any way.

Even if I did know something, you're one of the strongest people I've met Rio. When you put your mind to something, truly put your mind to something, I don't think fate or time could stop you. In that case, my words would likely spur you onto go against fate."

Rio chuckled. "Yeah, you're right because I don't really care what fate had in mind for me. I already know what I want, and I know it'll likely go against what it wanted to happen."

Lance looked at her. "Really, and how could…"

Rio kissed him. The kiss only lasted a few seconds, but in that moment, everything felt right for them. Especially Lance. This kiss with Rio put his thoughts and memories into perspective and cleared his mind of a lot of his doubts and worries.

When Rio pulled back, Lance was blushing. "Rio… I… Uhm. I didn't… I mean… you… like me like that?"

Rio smiled. "How could I not? Boys tend to see me as someone to woe and turn away once they know how good I am at what they like to do. They never take the time to get to know me or befriend me like you have. You accepted me as the person I am and support me."

Lance chuckled as his words finally returned to him. "Well, how could I not. You're not like most girls I know. Oh sure, there are exceptions like Tori, but most girls I know are just fan girls. They love the idea of me.

You're unlike any girl I've met. You're strong enough to compete with any guy. Your passionate, kind, and caring. You're one of the most determined people that I've ever met. Rio Kastle, you're amazing."

"So, you wouldn't mind if we started dating?" Rio asked.

"I would really like to, but we can't." Lance shook his head. "Not yet. "I know how much I've been hurt without my siblings. Both the ones I have as Lance and the one I had as Link. That is why, I must seek permission from Shark. I don't to cause friction between you two."

Rio smiled. "I understand."

Lance stood and smiled at her. "Rio, thank you. Because of you, I now feel better about everything." He held out his hand. "I promise, I'm going to talk to Shark about this."

Rio took the hand and let him help her up. "You better." She smirked. "I don't want to be kept waiting too long, you hear me?"

Lance nodded. "Yeah, I hear you."

Lance's eyes then went wide as the inside of his vest gave off a crimson red glow. Rio noticed this as well and both were stunned as when he opened his vest, eight deck holsters appeared. The crimson glow died down, and Lance immediately looked at the decks.

This included the deck in his deck box which made a total of nine decks. The first thing he noticed was that his Phantom Knights and Predaplants had separated into two, complete decks. Next, all but two decks, Heroic Challengers and Blackwings, contained multiple, white cards.

The spells, traps, and extra deck were white as were some of the monsters. One deck was almost completely white. Third, over half contained Pendulum cards. Fourth, he had a Ritual and Link Deck. At this point, the only usable decks were Heroic Challengers and Blackwings.

Rio had looked through each deck as well. "All these decks." She looked at Lance. "What do you think this means?"

Lance sighed as he put every deck away. "I have no idea, but I got this feeling that someday soon I'll found out what's going on. For now, there are two important matters I should focus on. Asking Shark for his permission to date you and the tournament."

He shook his head. "Honestly, I'd much rather discuss any of this in a better place for it than this. I mean the tournament. There's a lot I don't know, and the same can likely be said for everyone else."

Rio nodded. "Yeah, Shark and I actually have something we needed to tell you. Some people from this other dimension were after you. We managed to fend them off, but they were the reason we were in that hotel."

Lance sighed. "Well, that does explain that." He rubbed his head. "Alright, let's save explaining everything once we have everyone together."

"I'll get in contact with everyone." Rio stated. "Shark may be grumpy about it, but our home will be the place for the club to meet up."

"Thank you, Rio." Lance started walking. "Let's get going."

Streets of Heartland, Some Time Later…

Rio and Lance were walking through the streets when they came across a crowd standing around a rather large truck whose trailer had been folded out to create an arena. A strange device sat atop the roof of the truck. Standing in the center of this truck was a man.

This man had black hair with inky-green shading and a purple top hat with green goggles. He has fair skin, golden eyes, and a slight mustache. His attire consists of a red jacket with purple lining and red pants over an orange waistcoat with a blue collar.

The man smiled. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be in your city this day. I am aware you are currently in the middle of a grand tournament, but rest assured I am no participant. My name is Yusho Sakaki, and I am what's known as a Dueltainer.

I am here to bring smiles to all and show case an invaluable asset that is sure to bring dueling into a new age. I am grateful for the warm reception you've shown me, and only hope you continue to as I seek out a co-star for a spectacular duel."

His words got the crowd talking and some began voicing their consent to a duel.

"This guy is something else."

"I'll take a shot at dueling you."

"I'm curious what you mean, so I'll take a crack at you."

Yusho scanned the crowd before noticing Lance walking along behind the crowd. "I appreciate your willingness to join me, but I believe I see the perfect volunteer in the back." He flipped clear over the crowd and landed before Lance and Rio surprising them.

Lance's eyes went wide. "Yusho Sakaki!?" He composed himself. "Did those cards Leo create cause something peculiar in time or is this something else."

"Young man, would you mind sparing some time to help me put on a show for these fine citizens." Yusho winked. "I think they would enjoy a show from their hero." He noticed that Lance seemed a little down. "I think you would enjoy it just as much."

"No way, he's challenging the Sentai Ranger to a duel."

"I wonder how good this Yusho person is."

"Duel him Sentai Ranger."

Lance looked back at Rio. "Uh, I'm not certain we have the time sir."

Yusho smiled. "Come now, you can't disappoint your adoring fans. They are excited to see you duel."

Rio smiled and patted his shoulder. "Go on Zack. Everyone can wait, you look like you could use a fun duel, and I'll smooth everything over with Shark."

Lance smiled. "How could I say no after that?" He looked at Yusho. "Looks like you're on Dueltainer."

Yusho nodded. "Excellent." He looked at the crowd. "Please clear a path, and we shall show you a duel unlike anything you've seen before."

On Stage

Yusho and Lance faced off.

Yusho smiled. "Before we begin, allow me to explain what that machine is atop this truck young man."

Lance nodded. "I will admit that I was curious when I saw it." He looked back at the machine. "Getting a closer look at it, that's definitely the Arc System."

"That machine is a revolutionary device built by a friend and I." Yusho proclaimed loud enough for all to hear. "It is known as the Arc System, and it throws holograms out the window to replace them with Solid Vision."

"Solid Vision?" Lance questioned knowing full well what it was. "Does that mean our monsters will be real?"

"That is the case." Yusho stated. "No need for duel gazers once this is activated. So, I must ask, are you okay with taking such risk? Any damage we deal won't be too bad, but I still had to warn you."

Lance nodded. "That is fine."

Yusho laughed joyfully. "Without further ado, let us start the show."

(Lance 4000/Yusho 4000)

"You can have the first turn." Lance stated.

Yusho smiled. "Ladies and gentlemen allow me to start things off with something you may not have seen. To my knowledge, what I'm about to show you is quite rare. In fact, I believe you have only heard rumors.

Now, I set my Pendulum Scales with scale 8 Performapal Spellcaster Dissolver and Scale 1 Performapal Smile Sorcerer. With these two cards I can performs a Pendulum Summon which is a type of special summon allowing me to bring out any monsters with levels between the scales."

"Pendulums and Performapal?" Lance looked at the monsters that arose within the pillars. "Is this guy mind controlled like Cat?" Lance shook his head. "No, he's not acting mind controlled. Also, Performapal. That's one of the decks I have."

The audience was shocked to see this summoning method.

"Any monsters between 2-7 then."

"That is powerful."

"Wow, I wonder what he's planning to bring out?"

"Can the Sentai Ranger counter this?"

"Now I shall enact a Pendulum Summon. Come forth Purple Poison Magician(LV 4/SC 1/1200/2100) and Black Fang Magician(LV 4/SC 8/1700/800)." A spellcaster with long blue hair and purple and black robes appeared followed by a magician with a strong build.

"That is not the end as the fun has only just begun. I now overlay my two level four spellcasters to perform a summon you are all familiar with. Xyz Summon Performapal Dancing Dolphin(R 4/O 2/2300/1500)." A well-dressed Dolphin began to move about in the air gracefully.

Rio took note of this as well. "Isn't that like a monster from one of those decks Lance has? Hm, I don't remember seeing this one in their though."

To everyone's shock, Yusho hopped onto Dancing Dolphin and rode it around the stage. "Now I shall set one card before turning this performance over to my co-star."

Lance found himself smiling at Yusho's attitude. "Alright, looks like it's my turn to keep this going." He drew. "Since you control a monster, and I do not, I can special summon Heroic Challenger-Assault Halberd(LV 4/1800/200)." A warrior decked out in black armor appeared.

"Sorry, but to put on your performance, you'll have to try a little harder. When my opponent special summons a monster, excluding from the extra deck, I can detach one overlay unit from Dancing Dolphin to negate that summon."

As Yusho continued to ride on the gracefully moving dolphin, he held out a hand. That is not all for Dancing Dolphin allows me to special summon Pendulum monsters from my deck for every two levels my opponent's monster had. With four levels, that's two monsters.

So, I special summon Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer(LV 4/SC 2/1500/800) as well as White Wing Magician(LV 4/SC 1/1600/1400)." A spellcaster in a red trench coat with matching top hat appeared followed by a female in a light blue witches' outfit.

"Believe it or not we are still not done as when Pendulum Sorcerer is special summon, I can target up to two cards I control and destroy them. Then I can add a Performapal monster to my hand. I choose to destroy Smile Sorcerer allowing me to add one Performapal to my hand."

"Yusho isn't a duelist to be trifled with." Lance thought. "His skills are amazing." He looked at the crowd and noticed that they were loving this. "Look at what he's doing to this crowd. They can't get enough of his dueling."

Lance nodded. "Well, you're quite impressive Yusho Sakaki, but the Sentai Ranger isn't one to give up just because things seem difficult. That said, you've gone big. What type of duelist would I be if I did not answer in kind?

So, I activate the spell Cross Fusion. This is a special fusion card as it only allows me to use monsters that came from my Extra Deck." Lance smiled. "That said, if my opponent controls a Fusion, Synchro, or Xyz monster, I can fuse monsters in my Extra Deck.

I fuse Heroic Champion Excalibur and Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon. Fusion summon Dark Rebellion Excalibur(LV 8/4600/0 effect)." A warrior decked out in black and dark purple armor, with a helmet molded into the face of a fierce dragon, appeared.

"When he's summoned, his ATK become double the ATK of my opponent's strongest monster. On my turn, he can negate every effect on my opponent's field. Excalibur will destroy Dancing Dolphin (Lance 4000/Yusho 1700)."

Yusho jumped off his monster and flipped in midair landing on his feet. "Since I used Crossed Fusion, I can't summon more monsters this turn, so I'll set one card. With that, I'll turn this duel over to you."

"Most impressive." Yusho stated. "I can see why you had a successful career as a hero." He drew. "Everything is in place. Ladies and gentlemen, watch as I use my level 4 White Fang Magician to give my level 4 Pendulum Sorcerer a tune up to Synchro for 8."

Lance was shocked. "You can Synchro Summon!?"

Everyone else in the crowd was just as stunned.

Yusho smiled. "I can do Fusion as well. I have every intention of doing not only it, but another Xyz summon as well. Now Synchro Summon Performapal Sky Perseverance Magician(LV 8/3000/2500)."

A Sky Magician in blue robes with wings appeared wielding two rings like weapons. "Now it's time to welcome back some friends as well as to reveal to you the true fate of Pendulums monsters." He raised his duel disk up.

"Pendulum Mosnters never go to the grave. They instead rest comfortably in the extra deck just waiting for their call to the stage. That does not apply to monsters used for an Xyz summon; however, I have more than enough monsters to achieve what I'm setting out to do.

On that note, it's time for another Pendulum Summon. Return to the field Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer(LV 4/SC 2/1500/800), White Wing Magician(LV 4/SC 1/1600/1400), and, making his debut, Performapal Smile Sorcerer(LV 8/SC 1/2500/2000)."

Pendulum Sorcerer and Wing Magician appeared alongside a blond haired spellcaster. "So, the stage is set. First things first, I use Smile Sorcerer to add a Smile Spell/Trap from my deck to my hand.

Now, in my hand I hold no card to do the fusion I promised, but that is fine as my Dissolver has the unique effect to allow me to fuse monsters from my hand or field without the need for the usual card.

So, I fuse Performapal Sky Magician in my hand with the Smile Sorcerer on my field. Fusion Summon Performapal Sky Hope Magician(LV 8/3000/2500)." A Sky Magician in dark blue attire with no wings and a rod appeared.

Zack was amazed. "He fusion summoned without a spell card."

Rio said, "That's Synchro and Fusion meaning he really can do the big three methods of our time."

"Of course, I cannot forget the Xyz summon, but that must wait as when Hope Magician is Fusion Summoned, I gain half his ATK as life points (Lance 4000/Yusho 3200)." Yusho stated. "Now it is the moment. I overlay White Wing Magician and Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer.

Xyz summon Sky Defender Magician(R 4/O 2/1500/2500) in defense mode." A Sky Magician grounded and kneeling before Yusho had a shield held out in front of him. "This magician can ATK while in DEF mode. When he does, uses his DEF as his ATK. I attack your Excalibur."

"Why would he attack a monster so much stronger than himself?"

"Because faithful audience, my Defender Magician can detach an overlay unit to activate a different effect depending on whose attacking. Defender's effect is to negate my opponent's monster effects when I declare an attack."

Dark Rebellion Excalibur(LV 8/0/0 effect)

Lance was amazed. "What a powerful ability (Lance 1500/Yusho 3200)."

"Amazing! That Dueltainer practically swapped the flow of the battle."

"He's done more than that. Yusho has taken complete control of the battle."

"Maybe he has, but the Sentai Ranger isn't beat yet. I just know it."

"I now activate my face down Astral Rebirth allowing me to special summon a monster form my grave. If it's an Xyz monster, this card becomes a material on it. Thanks to Cross Fusion, I have the perfect target for my trap.

Come forth Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon(R4/O 1/2500/2000)." A black and purple dragon appeared. "Astral Rebirth can count as the total cost needed to use my Xyz monster's effect. So, I detach it to cut one of your monster's attack in half, and he gains that lost ATK. I'll target Sky Hope Magician(LV 8/1500/1500 effect)."

Dark Rebellion(R 4/O 0/4000/2500 effect).

"Well, unless you have something to defend you, you have chosen the wrong monster." Yusho declared. "For Perseverance Magician can cut his own ATK in half to attack you directly this turn. Half of 3000 is 1500."

"I activate the graveyard effect of Astral Rebirth." Lance countered. "By banishing this card, I can either draw two cards or gain 2000 life points. I choose the later (Lance 3500/Yusho 3200)."

"My Perseverance Magician will still attack you directly (Lance 2000/Yusho 3200). Now to prevent anything from ending this duel in any less than a spectacular fashion, I will perform an Xyz summon using my level 8 Fusion and Synchro Monster."

"An Xyz summon using a Fusion and Synchro Monster!" Lance thought shocked, but not disbelieving that he could pull it off.

"Now I overlay my level 8 Sky Hope Magician and Sky Perseverance Magician. Xyz summon Performapal Elder Sky Magician(R 8/O 2/3200/2500)." An ancient sky magician with his wings and a black with trim attire appeared as golden rings orbited around him.

Yusho jumped into the air and clasped onto one of the rings as he used his momentum to rotate through them putting on a show for everyone.

"He's an amazing duelist."

"Can the Sentai Ranger really compete with him?"

"This is so much fun!"

Yusho said, "With that, I call an end to my turn."

Lance was determined to win, yet he couldn't help but smile. "This Dueltainer is extraordinary. He's keeping his cool in his own way while by providing entertainment to everyone. He's done so much that people wouldn't have expected."

He drew. "Well, you keep raising this duel to new heights forcing me to answer in kind. You've proven yourself more than capable, but I wonder how well you can handle what I'm about to throw your way."

Yusho chuckled. "You sound quite confident." He began flipping from ring to ring as the continued to orbit around his Sky Magician. "So, put on the show for these people. Show us what you got."

"Very well." Lance replied. "I activate Premature Burial by giving up 800 life points, I can summon a monster from my grave (Lance 1200/Yusho 3200). With this effect, I will bring to the field the second material used in my Cross Fusion.

Debuting alongside Dark Rebellion is Heroic Champion-Excalibur(R 4/O 0/2000/2000)." A mighty warrior decked out in red armor and with a huge blade appeared. "The fun has only just begun because in my hand I hold two Rank-Up-Magic cards.

First, I will use Rank-Up-Magic King's Legacy on Excalibur. Using this on him allows me to rebuild the overlay network and Xyz summon a monster 4 ranks higher. Xyz summon Heroic King-Arthur Pendragon(Rank 8/O 1/3500/3000)."

A young man with flowing blond hair and adorned in silver and red armor appeared wielding the true Excalibur. "Now for a Rank-Up encore. I activate Rank-Up-Magic Brilliant Chaos on Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon.

Dark Rebellion Cxyz Dragon(R 5/O 1/3000/2500)." A mighty Dark Rebellion with chaos energy flowing through its veins appeared. "This is my answer to what you have shown Yusho. This is my Xyz summoning."

Yusho smiled. "It's impressive, but what matters is what you do with them."

Lance jumped atop Dark Rebellion. "Trust me, my friends here will show you their true power. I first detach an overlay unit from King Arthur to target Elder…"

"Sorry, not happening." Yusho smiled. "Elder Sky Magician is unaffected by my opponent's card effects."

"Figures." Lance smiled. "Then he shall target your Sky Defender Magician negating his effects.I am granted life points equal to half that monster's ATK and Arthur gins the same amount to his ATK (Lance 1950/Yusho 3200)."

Heroic King-Arthur Pendragon(Rank 8/O 0/4250/3000). "Now for CXyz Dragon. Since he has Dark Rebellion as his material, I can detach it to make your Defender Magician lose all his ATK."

"I hope you have more to that effect because my Defender is in DEF mode." Yusho declared.

"Indeed, I do." Lance declared. "Just watch as I detach one overlay unit to reduce Sky Defender Magician(R 4/O 2/0/2500) ATK. You then take half your monster's ATK as damage (Lance 1950/Yusho 2450)."

"A powerful effect indeed." Yusho stated.

"It's not over yet as you take an additional 500 points of damage and Dark Rebellion gains 500 more ATK (Lance 1950/Yusho 1950)." Dark Rebellion CXyz Dragon(R 5/O 0/3500/2500).

"Just like that, he's evened the playing field."

"Yeah, these two are really going at it."

"Lance is playing at his best, but this Yusho is going at him blow for blow. I wonder who will win?" Rio thought impressed.

"Now, it's time. Dark Rebellion Cyxz Dragon will destroy your Defender." Lance declared. "Then, King Arthur will destroy your Elder Sky Magician." Yusho smiled as he jumped down and removed one overlay unit before his monster was destroyed (Lance 1950/Yusho 900).

"When the smoke cleared Performapal Elder Sky Magician(R 8/O 1/4750/2500 effect) was still on the field and stronger than Lance's King Arthur."

"What!?" Everyone in the crowd, including Rio and Lance, asked in shock.

Yusho removed his top hat. "Ladies and gentlemen, what you have just witnessed was the act of a lifetime. When Elder Sky Magician is about to be destroyed, I can detach one overlay unit. He is then destroyed, but ultimately returns to the field.

That is not all. His ATK is 500 points stronger than the strongest monster my opponent controls, and he retains any remaining Overlay units he left the field with." Yusho jumped back into the golden rings. "So, what will my co-star do next?"

"I will set one card and end my turn." Lance declared.

Yusho drew. "Considering the two monsters you have on the field; I will not do much other than attack your King Arthur (Lance 1450/Yusho 900). It is your turn."

Lance drew. "I activate the effect of Brilliant Chaos from the grave. By banishing it, I can draw two more cards. I then activate my face down Xyz Reborn allowing me to revive Heroic Champion-Excalibur(R 4/O 1/2000/2000) again and attach Reborn to it as an material."

"Now I activate Rank-Up-Magic Shining Order Force on Excalibur allowing me to rebuild the overlay network. Xyz Summon SXyz Heroic Champion-Nimue Excalibur(R 5/O 2/2500/2500)." A warrior decked out in white, gold, and light red armor appeared.

"I'll add to his power by using the equip spell Magnum Shield. This equip spell works on warriors and grants them a boost to their ATK or DEF depending on their position. Since I'm using it on Nimue, and he's in ATK mode, he gains ATK equal to his original DEF."

SXyz Heroic Champion-Nimue Excalibur(R 5/O 2/5000/2500 spell).

"You keep upping this duel, but that attack isn't quite enough to end this." Yusho declared.

"Quite true, but Nimue's own effect is." Lance declared. "I attack your Elder Sky Magician with Nimue Excalibur. This allows me to detach one overlay unit making the damage your about to take double. More than enough to end this!"

"You would think so, but all this time I've had my face down." Yusho countered. "I activate Spellcaster's Half. Since you're attacking a Spellcaster, I can half the damage you're going to deal (Lance 1450/Yusho 150). Don't forget, by detaching one overlay unit, Elder Sky Magician(R 5/O 0/5500/2500 effect) returns 500 ATK stronger than the strongest monster on the field."

Lance laughed as he jumped down from CXyz Dragon. "Just when I think I got you, you manage to prove me wrong." He smiled. "That said, your effect isn't perfect as it activated during the Damage Calculation.

At the end of said Calculation, SXyz Heroic Champion-Nimue Excalibur(R 5/O 2/5500/2500 spell + effect) is granted 500 more ATK making our monster's equal. I will then put Cxyz Dragon in defense mode and set one card."

Yusho drew. "Folks this turn may just be the finally." He smiled. "I activate Clairvoyance. This spell allows me to declare weather your face down is a spell or a trap. If I'm right, that card is destroyed, and I draw two cards. If I am wrong, the card is reset, and you draw two cards."

Lance smiled. "I see. You believe your next two cards could end this duel, so you're banking on a 50/50 chance. After all, our hands are small, so for all you know, I could have set a spell to throw you off."

Yusho smiled. "That could very well be the case, but I'm banking on that face down being a trap."

Lance revealed it. "It's the trap Undying Heroic Spirit." The trap was destroyed. "You were right."

Yusho drew two cards. "Well then, it looks like it's time to bring this show to a close. I activate the spell Wonder Balloon." A bunch of colorful balloons appeared. "By discarding cards from my hand, I can put a counter on this card for each card sent. I'll send two."

Then, by sending this card, with counters on it, to the grave I can target a monster you control and make it lose 1000 ATK for each counter. I target SXyz Heroic Champion-Nimue Excalibur(R 5/O 2/3500/2500 spell + effect).

I could end the duel now, but there is a special card I'd like to share with you all. It is the card Smile Sorcerer gifted me many turns ago. I activate Smile World which grants all monsters on the field 100 ATK for every monster on the field until the end of the turn."

Smiling planets appeared as the area became that of space. Like the smiling planets, the monsters joined them.

Dark Rebellion CXyz Dragon(R 5/O 0/3800/2500).

SXyz Heroic Champion-Nimue Excalibur(R 5/O 2/3800/2500 effect).

Elder Sky Magician(R 8/O 1/5800/2500 effect)

The crowd was in awe at what they were seeing.

"Now Elder Sky Magician attack SXyz Heroic Champion-Nimue Excalibur." Yusho declared.

Excalibur was blasted with magic before exploding (Lance 0/Yusho 150). Lance was thrown back and left looking at the star filled sky and planets above with a smile before they faded.

Despite his lose, Lance just couldn't help it. "So, this is Dueltaining…"

The crowd cheered for the end of a spectacular duel.

Lance stood up and approached Yusho before holding out a hand. "It was a great duel Yusho. I'm sorry, but my friend and I have an appointment to keep."

Yusho shook the hand. "I understand, but I must say you impressed me. Not only with your skills, but your natural talent for Dueltaining." He removed his hand and Lance now held a Smile Universe card with post it notes on the back.

'Once you got the time, I'd like to discuss something with you.' Then there was a phone number followed by more words. 'Call me to arrange a meeting.'

Lance pocketed the card. "Thank you, sir." He walked back into the crowd which parted to let him through as he approached Rio. "Alright, let's go."

Rio noticed that Lance seemed far more relaxed than he had before the duel, so she smiled with a nod. "Yeah."

They walked away as Yusho was swarmed by the crowd.

Performapal Dancing Dolphin was created by Energy Dragon Slayer.

Navyson2001: Who's yusho and yusaku?

Quillion9000:

Yusho Sakaki - (Canon) Father of Yuya Sakaki and Pioneer of Action Dueling. (Fanfiction) Pioneer of Pendulum Summoning in the past - Yes there is an explanation for this - and now Pioneer of Action Dueling and father or ? and ? (To be revealed)

Yusaku - (Canon) protagonist of Yugioh Vrains. (Fanfiction) Technically still the protag of Vrains, but the Link Dimension is gone.