Unfortunately, we got no questions for Lance this chapter.

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Mindscape: Grassy Hill

Lance now found himself standing in a grassy field with a nearby creek coming from a nearby hill. The water flow was blocked by moss with some swirling about in each pool. The sun was shining down on everything.

Lance looked around only to notice that Astral wasn't with him. "Astral, where are you?"

He then heard Odd-Eyes but couldn't see him. "Astral has been confined to the key because we must now suspend the 2nd task and move onto the 3rd."

"Move onto the third without finishing the second?" Lance questioned looking to the sky. "Why are we doing that?"

"Originally, you were meant to only finish what you have; however, since you have inherited Yuma's deck, it is up to you to increase the power Utopia presents. As such, you must duel him to finish the second task.

To face him effectively you must complete this one. Combine all that you are and unite your soul. We shall do this by opening your seven chakras. One right after the other." Odd-Eyes explained.

"What are the seven chakras?" Lance questioned.

"Look at the creek."Odd-Eyes ordered."The water flows through much like your energy flows through your body. There are several pools where the water swirls before moving on. If nothing else were around, it would flow pure and clear.

Unfortunately, life is messy and things tend to fall in the creek; however, if we open the paths between the pools…" The moss was unblocked, and the water flowed. "…the energy will flow as it should."

Lance nodded before placing his hand over his chest. "So, my seven chakras are blocked up by all three of my lives to the point that they couldn't completely become one."

"Indeed." Odd-Eyes stated. "Each one has a purpose, and each is blocked by a specific kind of emotional muck. Be warned that opening the chakras is an intense experience. Given the fact that you are three…"

"…it'll be more intense than any one person doing this." Lance nodded. "Do what you got to."

"First, we shall open the earth chakra. It is located at the base of the spine, deals with survival, and is blocked by fear." Lance was a child version of Draco wearing white robes as the village around him burned and raiders killed those around him.

"What are you most fearful off?" He was a young Link standing on the side of the road with Zarc as they looked at their parent's bodies underneath sheets on a gurney. "Let your fears become clear to you." He was his younger self cowering from the world in his room.

"I lost many people." Lance looked away as his eyes watered. "Link and Draco were always part of me, and they shaped who I was before I changed."

"That may be true, but often the things we fear will come along as there is conflict no matter when one lives. What matters is that you let those fears flow down the creek rather than letting them gunk you up."

Lance took a deep breath as he let the fears flow. A chime rang out and the multi-deck user wiped away the sweat on his forehead before smiling. Soon after, a rock face appeared behind him before water cascaded into a hole in the ground.

"Well done on opening the earth chakra." Odd-Eyes informed. "Next, comes the water chakra. This chakra deals with pleasure but is blocked by guilt. Look to all the guilt which burdens you. What do you blame yourself for?"

Draco was now a teenager in his armor. He flew in on Odd-Eyes and jumped off once they got close to the ground. He then ran forward before stopping in shock as he looked at a long white dragon and a young man. Both were dead.

The young man had long, light blond hair and blue eyes. His attire consisted of a gold necklace, large gold shoulder plate with a golden gauntlet, a golden wing-shaped armband, white robes underneath, and tied with a green sash at the midsection.

Draco fell to his knees as tears fell from his eyes. "If only I'd been stronger, then maybe you'd have let me stay. Mizar!"

Now Draco was much older and stood atop Supreme King Z-Arc as he watched the United Lands of the Poseidon Ocean being attacked from three fronts, but that wasn't what currently bothered him.

"Damn it, where is the Different Dimension King or Vector." Draco frantically scanned the area.

In this distance, Abyss Splash, one of the forces who had been summoned by the opposing side, was starting to decimate the once grand kingdom. Then he saw her. A whirlpool had opened, and Abyss released Marin sending her towards it.

A knight with gray hair tried to fly in on his steed, but he was swatted away. Supreme King Z-Arc read his master's thoughts as started flying towards the falling body only for a small voice to cut through all the other noise.

"Dad!" The voice shouted.

It was Vega who looked almost exactly like he did now only this past version of him wore black and red leather armor. Red-Eyes Black Dragon was sinking into the ocean after having lost to the Different Dimension King's forces.

Z-Arc stopped, and Lance turned only to see a blade plunged into his son's back. "Vega!" Draco's light magic started to rise off him as time seemed to slow. He began panting as his eyes scanned the area. That's when he saw Marin fall into the ocean.

"Marin!" Draco shouted.

He had been pushed to his limits as his home was destroyed all around him and he lost his family. Supreme King Z-Arc roared in agony.

Lance sadly said, "The people of a nearby village had come because they blamed our dragons for all their problems. I was prepared to stand by Mizar, our village, and our dragons, but Mizar knocked me out before telling you to take me away.

Much later I lost my wife and son. Because I lost them, I lost control. Even if they were my enemy, wiping out the Different Dimension King wasn't right. It was Vector who had manipulated them, but wiping him out wouldn't have been right."

Now Link had to watch as his brother devastated the world.

"When my brother lost his way, I was powerless to save him." Lance continued.

Lance was a young kid on his knees before the graves of his older brother and sister. Tears were falling from his eyes.

"When my brother and sister left, I fell apart, and my family was left a wreck." Lance declared. "I did nothing to help bring us together. It was up to my grandpa."

Accept the reality that these things happened; however, do not let them cloud or poison your energy. If you are to become one, complete person, you must forgive yourself for everything.

Lance took a deep breath as he forgave himself once again leading to a chime. Suddenly, he was surrounded by fire which at first made the multiuser jump, but the colors soon gave him pause as he noticed that it was dancing around him.

"Third is the fire chakra located in the stomach." Odd-Eyes informed. "This chakra deals with will power and is blocked by shame. What are your biggest disappointments in yourself?"

Draco was once again young and semi-conscious as Mizar dragged him through the desert. Draco was then older and stood next to Marin after assuring her that he'd stay. He was then on Red Dragon Archfiend as she worried for his safety.

"I was careless in our escape resulting in Mizar having to drag me into the desert. Without Jinlon, we'd have perished. Well into my marriage with Marin, I had thoughts of one day leaving until that moment she unknowingly confronted me on it.

She never knew, but I felt horrible for ever considering leaving. Even after that, I continued to worry her by being reckless with my actions. I wanted to protect my new home, but that's no excuse."

Link had just lost a duel to Ray during the time Zarc waged his war on the world. All around him, better duelist than him were improving every day. He felt as though he wasn't advancing fast enough.

"I was the brother of the best, but no matter how hard I tried, I could never live up to what the people wanted me to be." Lance stated.

Lance was laid out on the mall floor having just lost to Shay. The young man approached him, and if not for his kindness to Shay's sister earlier, the multi-deck user would have lost all his Numbers letting Astral and Yuma down.

"If not for actions taken months ago, I'd have lost all the Numbers I had. Astral would have lost key pieces to his memories because of me." Lance stated.

"It is true that you have made mistakes, but you are not the only one. Humans are perfect because they are flawed. What is important is that you come to terms with your mistakes. Learn from them. Accept them to love all aspects of yourself."

Lance closed his eyes and focused on letting all his shame drift away. Soon, there was another chime. The fire then vanished as a gentle breeze took its place.

"The fourth chakra is that of air and is located in the heart." Odd-Eyes continued. "It deals with love and is blocked by grief. Lay all your grief before you."

Lance looked around as three sets of people appeared before him. The first were the people of Mizar and Draco's village, the people of the Dragon Tamer's Village, Mizar, Marin, Vega, Nasch, and Alito.

Alito was a young, dark skinned teenager with green eyes and hair resembling Shark's; however, it was brown, shorter, and his bangs covered his right eye. His attire consisted of a golden necklace and red warrior armor that covered his midriff, left shoulder, and chest.

Then, there were Link's parents, Zarc, and Ray. Finally, he saw His older brother, sister, mother, father, grandpa, and Yuma. Most of them were gone and couldn't come back while others he had been separated from. All the same, it hurt.

"You have felt many loses." Odd-Eyes stated sympathetically. "That said, love is like an energy which swirls around us. No matter what happens, the love these people felt for you hasn't left. They exist in your heart and are the base for new love."

Those Lance lost were replaced by those he had now. Shark next to Nasch, Rio next to Marin, Vega next to himself, Nelson, Lloyd, Lulu. Cat, Caswell, Tori, Kari, Haru, Trey, Odd-Eyes, Clear, Dark, and Starving. Before Lance knew it, he was crying tears of joy.

"Let the pain of the past flow away." Odd-Eyes stated.

There was another chime as Lance wiped the tears from his eyes. "I really am a lucky person, huh Odd-Eyes? Because I've lived so many times, I have had the chance to experience more love than some ever get the chance to."

The air stopped as Odd-Eyes spoke. "It is rare that people get even a second chance to find love. Now, we move to the 5th chakra. The sound chakra located in the throat. It deals with truth and is blocked by lies. Those we tell ourselves."

Draco sat against a tree. This was well after he'd buried Mizar and started his life of travel. The dragon tamer took out an apple and bit into it before Alito appeared hanging upside down from a tree.

"I finally found you." Alito declared. "Let's battle."

Draco swallowed before standing and turned away from Alito. "I already told you, I do not fight save for when I have to."

"Come on, you were amazing in the arena, so let me test my skills against you." Alito stated.

Draco walked back to town. "I only let my skills lose when I'm defending others. I don't use them for test of strength. Now, leave me alone."e

Alito wasn't about to let this go because he wanted a battle.

"I didn't want to form any attachments after losing my second home." Lance stated.

Link watched as other kids were picked up from school by their parents and frowned.

Then, Zarc put a hand around his shoulder. "You wish mom and dad were here, don't you?"

Link put on a smile and turned to his brother. "What? I don't." He hugged Zarc. "You're all I need big brother." He ran off. "Let's go home."

"I did wish my mom and dad were there. I wished they were there every day they were gone." Lance admitted.

Lance saw every moment he'd ever lied to himself.

"I fooled myself into thinking I was confident and brave. I never went to my parents for help sorting through my issues, so it took longer to become someone I wanted to be." Lance stated.

A chime was heard.

Odd-Eyes happily said, "Very good Lance. You've come to terms with your lies and accept who you are. Now, the 6th Chakra. The light chakra which is in the center of the forehead. It deals with insight but is blocked by illusion.

The greatest illusion, no matter which dimension or world someone comes from, is that of separation. Separation of people. Sometimes that which we think is different, are actually one in the same."

"The dimensions both far and near all contain people." Lance stated. "People are one in the same with the illusion we are truly different."

Odd-Eyes said. "You are starting to grasp it. We may look different, duel different, and even have our own ways to live; however, deep down, we are or were people. There are those who will say we are divided, but that is not the truth."

"We are people who have varying ideals or misguided in some way." Lance stated. "The various attacks on those I love or the dimension I inhabit aren't done by some a malicious force, but by people."

A chime was heard.

Odd-Eyes said. "This was not only the opening of a chakra, but a lesson I want you to remember Lance. As you proceed, keep an open mind. Do that, and I have no doubt your gut will lead you to the correct answers in the coming conflicts."

The sky changed from day to a star filled, night sky. "Now we move onto the final chakra. Once you've unlocked this, your soul will truly become unified. You will have taken a large step forward in gaining control over all your decks.

Not only that, but you'll have complete control over your actions and thoughts. That's not to say you will never experience problems with yourself, but they will be your problems alone. Problems you can get past with the help of those around you."

Lance nodded. "I understand."

"The thought chakra is located at the crown of the head." Odd-Eyes continued. "It deals with pure, cosmic energy, and is blocked by earthly attachment. Focus on what attaches you to your world."

Once again, Lance saw everyone he loved. He saw all the duels he's had with them, plying guitar with Shark, walking and talking with Rio, hanging with Nelson, Cat, Tori, Trey. and Caswell, Helping Haru and Kari, teaching Astral about the world, and playing with Vega.

"Now, let those attachments go." Odd-Eyes stated. "Let them flow down the river."

"Lance was shocked. "Why would I ever let any of them go?"

"You must let them go for your three souls to become unified." Odd-Eyes stated.

"I still don't understand." Lance stated. "How are my attachments such a bad thing for my soul when three chakras ago they were the best?"

"You are mistaken." Odd-Eyes corrected. "Letting go does not mean they disappear. It simply means they are not to burden your soul. Your mind and heart are another matter. So please, surrender yourself."

Lance took a deep breath. "Alright, I'll try."

"Now think of those attachments you have and let them go." Lance watched as everyone he loved faded away until he was alone. "Let the pure energy flow." Lance watched as three, huge sphere appeared being silver, orange, and blue respectively. "Observe as three unify into one."

The three spheres merged before condensing into a sphere no bigger that Lance's chest. One soul which glowed a pure white. This sphere floated over to Lance and entered his chest. Draco and Lance then appeared transparent before Lance.

The multi-deck user walked forward and hugged them. "Here and now, I accept who I was, am, and could have been in order to become who I should be. Thank you for everything."

The other two smiled and hugged him back before fading.

Odd-Eyes then appeared before Lance. "You are now complete. How do you feel?"

Lance smiled. "I feel stronger."

Odd-Eyes nodded. "With that, the third task has almost end. All that is left is for you to tell me who you are."

"I am one person spanning three ages. The future, past, and present. I am a Dragon Tamer who expanded his arsenal outside my dragons. I am a human who has the potential for chaos and order. My name is Lance Draco Ono." Lance declared.

Odd-Eyes smiled. "There were wrong answers with no set right answer, but the answer you have given is a great one." The doorway appeared. "The third task is complete. In the next room, you shall end the second."

Lance walked on. "Thank you, Odd-Eyes." He stopped at the doorway and looked back at the dragon in human form. "I now know who my ace is even if he does not exist within every deck."

With that, the multi-deck user walked into the next room leaving Odd-Eyes with a small smile.

Mindscape: Heartland City, Train Station…

Lance found himself standing in what looked like Heartland City on a sunny day; however, there was obviously a lack of people. Astral reappeared from the key and floated next to Lance. The multi-deck user looked at him.

"I saw what you went through Lance, and I must say it was impressive in its own way." Astral stated. "You showed great strength, but I am curious about a great deal I saw. I know I'm not owed answers though I do hope you will still tell me later."

Lance nodded. "Of course, Astral." He smiled. "A man is only a good as his word. As for now, I wonder what this last part of task two will be?"

Utopia appeared. "Allow me to enlighten you." He looked at Astral. "Both of you."

Astral and Lance looked at each other before the otherworldly being looked at Utopia. "This last part of task two is for both of us?"

Utopia nodded. "Originally, this was for you and Yuma, but Lance has become the holder of the Emperor Key. A sad thing, but one that has changed the course of destiny." As he said that, the door Yuma and Lance saw in their dreams, and during their first duels with Numbers, appeared.

"This door holds the answer to Astral's true mission, but considering everything that happened, it is no longer necessary." The door shattered. "Instead, I will tell you of your mission. Astral, you were to find what's known as the Numeron Code.

A powerful card with immense power. Ten Numbers, part of the 50 on this planet after Astral's first battle with Don Thousand, are the key to finding the key and code. Unfortunately, the Ten Numbers are inactive until an 11th of the set is found."

He pointed at the Emperor Key. "That 11th will be the key to solving that puzzle, activating the 10 needed Numbers, and will help you find those Numbers. It will not be easy, but eventually I believe this 11th Number of the set will come to you."

"I see." Astral stated. "It is good to know what my mission was, and I have to assume Astral World wants this power to destroy Barian World while Barian World wants it to destroy Astral World." He looked at Utopia. "I will use its power to save both worlds."

Lance smiled before looking at Utopia. "While that is good information to have, I doubt it is the end of this task."

Utopia nodded. "That is correct." A D-pad appeared on his arm. "You and Astral will duel me together. If you defeat me, all my power will be yours to use. I'm talking about power beyond my shinning evolution."

"I'm all for this." Lance looked to Astral. "What about you?"

Astral nodded. "I will duel by your side. Let us surpass this task together."

Astral came down to the ground and stood next to Lance as a D-pad appeared on his arm. They were ready to duel.

Kite & Shay's: Warehouse

Kite sat in a room to get some food and relax a bit. Normally, he wasn't the type to do this given circumstance, but those last two duels had pushed his Photon Mode to its limit. He needs at least a couple of hours to ensure he wouldn't collapse. Now, he felt better.

Naturally, he had told everyone of his encounters and idea of allying with Lance and Yuma's group. Nistro was for the idea, Dextra reluctantly shared some opposition to it, Kala didn't care one way or the other, and Shay had needed some time to think.

Speaking of Shay, he knocked on the door. "Kite, can I come in?"

Kite said, "You may."

Shay entered as leaned against a wall. "So, how are you feeling?"

Kite nodded. "I'm better, but my strength hasn't returned completely." He thought back to Odd-Eyes Supreme Dragon. "That kid's grown far stronger than when you defeated him Shay. Not even that guy from the Fusion Dimension dealt out as much damage."

Shay said, "You really think we need to pair up with them? Surely you, I, and Yuto will be more than enough."

"Shay, that guy, Barret, said it himself." Kite stated. "They got an army and duelists stronger than he. Ever since I started dueling, only a handful of duelists can pose a challenge like him. Plus, the Numbers are useless to us anyways.

Sure, they're powerful, but I can more than make do with my non numbered Xyz monsters, and you never used them to begin with. Right now, it's more important we make allies before it's to late. Before we lose Lulu and Hart."

"I guess." Shay sighed. "I trust you Kite, but I find it hard to believe that Lance was as strong as you say." He looked to the side. "That said, the Astral being might be…"

At that moment, alarms went off and Orbital came speeding into the room. "Masters Kite and Shay someone has entered the vicinity of our warehouse!" A screen turned on and they both saw Shark looking around carefully. "It's that jerkish Shark who insulted me."

"If Lance has improved as much as he has then maybe…" Kite stood up. "You want your proof Shay? Go duel Shark. If he impresses you, then you got no choice but to agree with me. If not, you send him away. Deal?"

Shay walked out. "Keep everyone in here."

Kite walked over to Orbital. "Tell the others to remain put."

Orbital said, "As you wish Master Kite!"

Outside the Warehouse

After Shark, Nelson, Rio, and Vega decided to track down leads on the missing, they had separated to cast a wider net. Shark had an inkling of who might have taken them and figured the warehouse district was the place to go considering that's where the others found them before.

The shark user stopped as the next warehouse he was going to try opened and out stepped Shay Obsidian. "You're snooping around where you don't belong."

Shark faced him. "Depending on the answer to my question, maybe I am. Yuma, Lance, Cat, Caswell, and Tori have gone missing. You and your brother were more than willing to try and capture me. As such, I have reason to suspect you got them."

"We haven't seen them since that night." Shay stated. "I get the feeling you won't believe me, so how about a duel? You reduce my life points to zero, and I'll promise your safety as you inspect our warehouse. I'll even answer any questions you have honestly. I win, you leave."

"What guarantee do I have that you'll hold true to your word?" Shark questioned.

"Lance didn't tell you?" Shay questioned. "After he returned our siblings, Kite and I owed him one. We later returned the favor no matter how hard it was to do so at the time. Other than that, I can do nothing but give you my words that I have my pride as a duelist."

Shark grabbed his deck and inserted it into his D-Pad. "You have yourself a deal."

The two of them faced off.