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Hospital, Tori's Room…
Tori was sitting in her hospital bed while her mother fretted by her side. The Dragunity user's mother is a beautiful young woman with dark green hair that has a large bang on the right side and dirty brown eyes. She wore a white suit.
"Tori, are you to hot? To cold? Are you hungry?" Tori ignored her mother's questions as she looked at the bed forlornly prompting Ms. Medows to put a hand on her back. "Honey talk to me. What's wrong?"
Tori put on a smile for her mother as she looked at her. "Mom, I'm fine. I just happened to fall into the docks and with the rain coming down I only had enough energy to make it to the Tsukumo residence."
Ms. Medows looked at her daughter closely before sighing. "You're not telling me everything young lady." Tori flinched and Ms. Medows softened. "Tori, how am I supposed to help you if you won't tell me the truth?"
Tori looked at the blanket and clenched it tightly. "Mom, it's complicated."
Before Ms. Medows could speak again, the door opened as Lance entered. "She may not be able to talk with your Ms. Medows, but maybe she can speak with me."
"Lance, you're here!" Tori stated happily.
The Dragunity user hadn't heard anything about what happened, but the fact that everyone had come to visit, save Lance and Yuma, was extremely worrying. Now that Lance was here, even if he had changed again, Tori had some semblance of hope that Yuma was alright.
Lance was relieved. "I'm glad you're okay." He shook his head. "I'm sorry I didn't arrive sooner, but I wasn't quite myself." He sighed. "A lot had happened, but that's just an excuse for not coming to see you."
Tori caught a small amount of sadness in Lance's tone, and her smile fell.
Ms. Medows took note of this before standing. "I'm going to go check with the doctors to see when you can leave honey."
Ms. Medows walked by Lance and patted his shoulder before leaving.
Once she was gone, Tori looked at one of her oldest friends besides Yuma. "Lance, where is Yuma?"
"Right to the chase, huh?" Lance moved to the chair by her bed. "Tori, I've seen everything that happened. I wish I could just show you like I did many others; however, that isn't an option." He sighed. "Yuma lost to that Fusion soldier, Yugo."
"No…" Tori was stunned. "…But, he… Yuma was growing as a duelist."
Lance stared at the ground. "I know, but it wasn't even close." He gripped his pants tightly. "It had nothing to do with Yuma's strength. He fought valiantly, but that soldier was powerful. In the end, Yugo took Yuma to the Fusion Dimension, and we can't follow them.
Even if we could, they have a standing army and powerful cards. Some I've heard of and others I've never seen. Given new information, they may have some of the most powerful duelist of my grandfather's generation on their side. I'm so sorry…"
Tori had gotten up and hugged her friend. "Lance, you have nothing to apologize for."
Lance looked off to the side. "If I had just gone…"
"You don't know if being there would have changed anything." Tori stated sadly. "I was there, yet I got teleported away. It was by my own actions, and I don't think this Yugo was aiming for Yuma in the first place."
Lance pulled away and stood up. "Tori, aren't you angry that Yuma's gone? Don't you blame me?"
"Of course, I'm angry he's gone. If Yugo were here, I'd duel him. That said, I also know which of us in the group are inclined to go overboard." She offered Lance a soft smile. "You and Yuma can be similar in that regard. I'm betting you went after that duelist."
Lance nodded. "I did, but I ended up running into another soldier that looks like him and Yuto. Not only that, but I ended up in a five-way duel with Kite, that soldier, a Link summoner, and a masked stranger who used all the summoning methods save Link and Ritual."
"Really?" Tori questioned shocked.
Lance nodded. "I ended up winning with the Link summoner's help, and while a lot happened after, you can hear it later." He sat back down. "In the end, I've got Rio mad with me, and I'm wondering…" He looked at Tori. "… are you mad at me to?"
Tori looked at Lance. "While I feel concerned and a little angry, I do understand you, but I can also understand where Rio is coming from." She sat back on her own bed facing the multi-deck user. "You know she has feelings for you, right?"
"She does." Lance nodded. "We shared those feelings that morning after the first Fusion Dimension attack. Anyways, I plan on making things right between her and I." He looked at Tori. "That's unimportant right now. I'm just glad that you seem alright with me."e lHe
Tori nodded. "As I just said, I understand you, and I can accept what you did provided you don't do it again."
Lance chuckled. "I've learned my lesson."
"I trust that you have." Tori looked at Lance. "Lance, I want to ask you something."
"What is it?" Lance asked.
"Once the WDC is over, I want you to teach me the other summoning methods." Tori shook her head. "I don't know if the Dragunity archetype can support the other methods, but even if I don't switch decks, knowing about the other methods can only make me stronger."
"Tori…" Lance stated.
"I know you told me how your mother taught me to Synchro summon, but I don't remember it. I remember you teaching me." Tori looked at him. "Please take me on as your student once more and teach me all that you know. I want to help get Yuma back."
"I think you can already help." Lance stood. "That said, if training with me is your wish, then consider yourself my student once more."
Tori smiled. "Thank you, Lance."
Lance nodded. "No problem." He walked to the door. "Now, I'm sorry Tori, but there is much I must do to. I promise to come see you if you aren't out of the hospital, and we'll meet some time before the next round of the WDC to discuss your training."
Tori smiled. "I'm looking forward to it."
Lance left and Tori looked out the window. "Yuma, I promise I'll find you. I may not understand everything; however, I will understand this situation and grow stronger to adapt to it."
"Oh, you wish to grow stronger."
Tori turned her head only for her eyes to pale.
White Space
Tori found herself standing in the middle of a pure, white room. "What is going on?"
Number 7: Tornado Tycoon appeared before her. This Number was a dark green suit of armor containing a figure made from a bright green tornado.
"If you want power, let me enter your soul and mind." Tycoon declared.
"I already refused." Tori declared. "The strength you offer wouldn't help me stand alongside Lance and Yuma, and it certainly won't help me get Yuma back."
"Do you think your power alone can achieve such things?" Tycoon stated. "The fact is you need me. Plus, I can offer you far more than any other Number because of the time we've been together and the shift in the world. I can give you the power needed to save Yuma."
"You're just saying whatever you think will get you what you want." Tori stated. "You know you can't take control, so you're trying to trick me into allowing it."
Suddenly, a white glow appeared behind Tornado Tycoon followed by light blue robes under white armor. The robes were in a similar design to Dark Magician.
"The other Numbers are bound to Astral and Lance, but even with my passing through Astral, I have my tether outside." Tycoon stated as a green glow appeared in her chest. "I have had time to gain power, and I can change to a more powerful form. I just need is your cooperation."
"The answer is no." Tori declared.
"Foolish girl, I can grant you a more powerful deck." Tycoon declared. "Just the deck you are looking for. All you need is to let me in."
"Considering you're doing all of this without my soul, I'm betting that's not true." Tori stated. "I'm betting you can grant me the power without consuming me. Tell me I'm wrong?"
"You are not, but I will not grant power without something in return." Tycoon stated.
"Then how about we duel?" Tori questioned. "Once the WDC ends, we'll face each other. If I win, you grant me this deck, change yourself, and we work together as partner. If you win, you can take control."
"You are an interesting human Tori Medows." Tycoon stated. "Very well, we will duel for the right of control vs partnership. Until then, I will not change nor will I interfere beyond being Number 7: Tornado Tycoon."
"Then, it is agreed." Tori looked at Tycoon firmly. "Know that I intend to win."
With that, Tori faded.
"I will not fall to a human Ms. Medows." Tornado Tycoon stated.
Tori's Hospital Room
Tori found herself back in her room as her mother walked in. "Good news honey. You'll be cleared to leave this evening." She noticed that her daughter seemed out of it. "Tori, are you okay?"
Tori smiled as she now had hope. "You know mom, I think I'm fine."
Ms. Medows heard her daughter's tone, which sounded more like it usually does, and she smiled. "I'm glad to hear it."
Photon Warehouse
Lance approached the warehouse only for the door to open revealing Nistro. "Nistro, it's good to see you."
"Hey there kid." Nistro smirked. "You know, when Kite and Shay usually try to order me around, I'm more adversarial, but I don't mind being the one to greet you." He turned. "That said, I know why you're here, so let's go."
Lance followed Nistro inside. "While I'm here to see Kite, Shay, and Yuto, I am glad to see you because it gives me the chance to reaffirm our match." Nistro looked at Lance. "Just because we're on the same side doesn't mean I don't have to prove how much I've grown."
Nistro chuckled good naturedly. "Look who gained some fire since that last duel we had." He patted Lance's back. "I'll be looking forward to dueling you in the next round of the WDC. Make sure you come at me with everything you got."
Lance nodded. "I will because no matter how much I want to duel certain people, I have every intention of winning this tournament."
"That's the spirit." Nistro stated as he opened a door. "They're waiting inside kid." He put his hands in his pockets. "I'll see you around, and if not, I'll see you at the big party for the people who made it to the next round."
Lance smiled before entering a room with a large computer and a table which Kite and Yuto sat at. Shay stood off to the side leaning against a wall with his arms crossed.
"So, you've finally arrived." Shay stated.
"Shay, can you join us over at the table?" Yuto asked.
"I'm good where I am." Shay looked at Lance. "The partner of the Envoy knows the score. If he wants us to be on the same level, he's got to beat me."
Lance smirked. "I'm aware and fine with it."
Shay took out Number 91: Thunder Spark Dragon. "Then, I'm sure you won't mind me holding onto this until you do beat me." He closed his eyes. "I've given my 10 other Numbers to Kite to give to you. I'm merely keeping this to ensure you come at me with everything you got."
Lance walked over to the table and sat across from Kite and Yuto. "Sounds good to me, but even if you didn't retain a Number, I'd come at you with everything I got."
"With that said, it is time to get down to why this meeting was called." Kite produced the 20 Numbers, as 91 was the 21st, and passed them to Lance. "These should help solidify our alliance."
Lance took the cards and tucked them away into an empty deck box. Astral then appeared and began absorbing the Numbers before putting them back in said deck box.
"With that out of the way, there are more reasons I've called this meeting aside from the Numbers." Lance stated. "The Fusion Dimension is clearly our enemy, and we need to start planning how to stop them."
"Shay and I have been working to improve our summoning energy detector, but we've had little success since having to cut ourselves from Heartland Tower." Kite looked at Lance. "Your brother took it over."
Lance was shocked. "You mean Zach!?"
Shay said, "Zach, or, as he now goes by, Organization."
"Zach is a Barian." Lance stated shocked. "You'll have to understand that's a lot to take in, and honestly I'm not completely certain there's enough trust between us for me to believe it."
"That's fair, and by your reaction it seems to confirm you are not allied with him; however, I must ask if there was ever a time you didn't know where your brother was? Maybe he was rather suspicious?"
"Didn't know? Suspicious?" Lance pondered it. "My brother was an adult by the time I was a little kid, but admittedly there was this one time he showed up at our home. He got into an argument with dad for throwing out this old, golden amulet given to my uncle Jaden."
"An amulet?" Kite questioned.
Lance nodded. "My uncle won it in a Shadow Game. You've likely heard of them, but most people think they're myths. I am not one of them given what we've seen now. That amulet was one of seven shadow charms, but the rest were destroyed."
"Shadow Games and Charms." Kite nodded. "I'm not certain what we can do with that, but we'll look into it."
"Regardless, let's move past this and talk about something else that's been on my mind." He looked at Yuto. "Yuto, as you saw in my memories, you, Yugo, Yuven, and Yuji all look like my older brother Zarc while obviously looking like each other."
"Not to mention that Sam girl looks like Lulu and that Ray person from one of your original times." Shay interjected finding it strange.
Lance nodded. "That is a good point and leads to my theory. When Ray used those cards on Zarc, it was powerful enough to split anything within the vicinity with the exception being me due to the Crimson Dragon and likely Ray's father who she kept out herself."
"I think I see where you're going with this. Your time couldn't stop or save Zarc, so Ray split herself and Zarc into 6 fragments, generated 6 dimensions based on the summoning methods, and placed each fragment within." Kite stated.
"Since you were whole, the Crimson Dragon picked one world." Yuto continued. "A world where someone like you existed, so the two of you could combine creating a possible counter to Zarc."
"It does make sense since your skills now seem far greater than they were as Link." Kite stated.
"As things stand, each dimension must have a fragment of Ray and a fragment of Zarc. Fragments that have become their own people." Lance stated. "I bet it's another countermeasure Ray cooked up to prevent Zarc's return."
Shay said, "Only problem is that with six dimensions, it's left the possibility of dimensional war if one side decides to be the aggressor. A role the Fusion Dimension and Academia are willing to undertake."
Lance nodded. "Which is why we need more in place than to just know when the Fusion Dimension appears." He looked around the room. "To achieve that, you two need space, better equipment, and man-power which Heartland Tower has."
Kite nodded. "I see where you are going, and we should be able to claim the tower if Organization is defeated. Give that you freed that friend who likes cats, it's safe to assume that beating the leader will free everyone else."
"Once the tower is free, we'll turn the tables on Heartland." Shay stated. "Faker and him no longer have anything to keep us indebted to them."
Lance nodded. "Once you have the tower, I want you to mass produce an army of drones with cameras that can respond the moment the Fusion Dimension appears. People wouldn't believe us about the dimensions without proof, so we'll give them proof."
Kite smiled. "With Barrett confirming they have an attack and invasion planned after, it should work out in our favor."
Yuto decided to speak up. "Wait before we continue there is something I'm not quite getting. I know the Fusion Dimension has claimed Link and Ritual into their own; however, that doesn't explain this dimension.
I don't quite recall people using anything except Xyz monsters, yet Synchro and Fusion have come up in spades since my return to Heartland with some even employing Ritual monsters and the few Links and Pendulums we've learned of."
"I think it has something to do with my inclusion in the current timeline impacting the other dimensions even if I am not there. Given facts, especially those you just listed, it is safe to say this is the Xyz dimension."
"That makes sense since the strongest readings we've gotten are Xyz." Kite stated. "If we are the Xyz Dimension, and there are Dimensions corresponding to the other summoning methods, then it is safe to say that a Standard Dimension exists with all, or at least most, of the methods."
"That is a safe bet which is why you two will also need to locate these other dimensions." Lance stated. "Even if we cannot enter them, we can learn what we can. Especially what decks are common with their people like the Fusion Dimension.
From there, we can make our own army wielding these mass-produced decks of each summoning method except for maybe Ritual since that's more of a support these days but maybe there's something out there."
Kite nodded. "It's a solid plan. Once we have the tower back, we dedicate resources to Dimensional Viewing & Travel, deck creation, and drone making all in preparation for the creation of an army."
Lance nodded. "Of course, you three as well as Nistro, Dextra, and Kala are soldiers in your own right. That means you'll need the tools to fight with." The multideck user pulled out all his Numbers save 39, 54, 86, and 99. "That is why I plan to entrust Numbers to each of you.
Both for your decks and as a safety precaution. After all, the Barians are a threat, for now, and will be after them meaning we need each of you at full power and strong enough to help guard them. So, what Numbers do you wish to take?"
Shay held up Number 91 again. "Numbers don't seem to have effects which help my deck, so when I beat you, I'll let the Envoy absorb 91 before taking it back. It'll be all I keep."
Kite looked at the Numbers and knew which he could use. "I'll take Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy, Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon, Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord, and Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon."
Lance picked up those four Numbers and to him. Yuto was uncertain about this, but Shay and Kite had assured him, back when he first got it, that Photon Mode meant he could safely hold Numbers. On top of that, he wanted to protect Lulu and this dimension."
"I need Numbers that can work with level 2, 3, or 4 monsters. 5 if I want to push the limit of my deck. Number 16 seems good, but even with its effect, I'm more often going with monsters that need two materials. Number 20 only grants 300 ATK.
Number 30 seems like more of a detriment unless given to your opponent, but that attack is powerful. Number 34 seems less than 16 while requiring the same materials. Number 50's ATK is weak and my deck can't strengthen it to make use of its effect.
Number 52 seems like a decent fit. Number 55 is for more defense while 57 requires three tributes. Number 59 seems like a god fit. Number 70 could work to." Yuto nodded. "I will hold onto 52, 59, and 70."
Lance passed the three Numbers to Yuto before collecting the rest and sending them to the pocket space which contained his decks.
The multi-deck user then stood. "I'll be taking my leave, but before I go please continue to search for Caswell and Cat. I know they don't mean much to you, but they mean something to the Number Club."
Kite nodded. "We will do what we can."
Lance nodded. "I'll see you three as the WDC progresses."
He walked out of the room leaving the three to start working.
Dimensional Residence (Former Hogan Residence), Afternoon…
Lance turned the corner and saw his old home before stopping to stare at it. He could hear music coming from the garage, but he didn't move.
Astral appeared. "You know, I am not certain what my return home would be like, but this must be hard for you, correct?"
Lance nodded. "Honestly, I haven't returned since the day I found out the change to the world was true, but given the fact that I'm now giving a home to people from other dimensions, I'll just have to get used to it."
He put his hands in his pockets as he approached the house.
Garage
As Lance approached the garage, he could see Yusei wearing a tank top with his pants as the guy's jacket hung off a chair nearby. The Junk user was working at a table with a laptop which had wires connected to his duel runner.
Yusei turned form the computer only to notice Lance, so he switched the music off. "I didn't realize you were stopping by Lance."
Lance nodded. "I just came by to see how you were all adjusting." He entered the garage and noticed a bed roll in the corner. "I see you're making yourself at home."
Yusei said, "There are only 5 bedrooms, but I prefer to stay in my workspace. Fortunately, Yusaku and his group had some decent furniture in that abandon warehouse they were staying at and Bastion had a spare laptop, or I'd be out of luck concerning my ride."
"Sorry about that." Lance stated. "Everything that was here was sold off. I just wasn't in the mood at the time to keep anything."
"Yes, I suppose you wouldn't have been in one variation of your world." Yusei stated. "That said, Crow and Zeera do both exist in the Synchro Dimension."
"I figured as much." Zack shook his head. "That said, they can't exactly be my parents or grandfather since I'm certain the ones in the cemetery are there unlike my brother and sister."
"It sounds like a complicated situation, but at least they do exist somewhere." Yusei stated.
Lance nodded. "That is a good point, and if Zack is any indication, maybe Zeera remembers, like you, Zack, and I, about where we were before."
"It is possible since I didn't remember two different words until just recently." Yusei stated. "I personally have no idea if that is true. I'm also left uncertain about certain people in my world."
Lance leaned against a wall. "What is the state of your world Yusei? What was it like before?"
"A little after I was born there was an incident which cleaved Domino City in two creating the Satellite and Neo Domino City. When my father died in the blast radius, I was left in Satellite and raised in an orphanage until I was old enough to live on my own.
My friends, Kalin, Jack, and Crow, and I formed a group called Team Satisfaction. We worked to stop the gangs and build a better life for Satellite. Unfortunately, we fell apart just as were on the cusp of achieving our goals.
A great deal happened after with more friends coming into my life, and we eventually managed to unite Satellite with Neo Domino. Even after that, our job wasn't done as many threats appeared; however, we managed to establish a permanent peace.
Then the world changed. I was still raised in the same orphanage, but Neo Domino City is one city with a similar system in place. The Tops and The Commons; however, in many ways it is vastly different.
For one, Team Satisfaction still exist as we work to protect Commons from Security and Arcadia. Security is our police force that mainly works to suppress the Common. Arcadia is an institute with psychic duelist.
Duelist that can make monsters real and they existed before. They also suppress Commons; however, they're at odds with Security. Of course, they don't fight each other, but they get in the way often enough to ensure Team Satisfaction can maintain their stance.
It is also of note that Jack was once the best duelist in our before I beat him. Now, someone who used to be my friend in the previous world, Akiza, has obtained that tittle. She unfortunately works to keep The Commons from winning this event called the Friendship Games."
"The Friendship Games?" Lance asked.
"It's an event where a Common can become a Top. Team Satisfaction has hope in winning it to change things for the better. Our best has spent the past three years training for it since Jack failed to defeat her.
Normally, one who loses would be sent underground, but the new head of security influenced their decision to put Jack in The Facility where they mainly put Commons that step out of line. With Jack in Security's clutches it has lessened what Team Satisfaction can do."
"That sounds rough." Lance stated. "I'm sorry you got pulled into our world and our mess. I'm not talking about the Fusion Dimension, but the Barians."
"It's fine." Yusei stated. "After finding out everything this world must deal with, I think it's why the Crimson Dragon brought me here. Guess that makes us similar in a way."
Lance nodded. "I suppose it does." He got off the wall. "This has been great Yusei, but I still have to see everyone before meeting up with Shark."
Yusei nodded. "Anytime you need to talk, I'll be here."
Lance walked to the doors inside. "I'll keep that in mind." He looked back at Yusei. "Hey, sometime would you mind helping me make a D-Wheel and teaching Shark and I how to duel on them."
Yusei nodded. "If that's what you want, I'd be happy to help."
Lance nodded. "Thank you."
Lance then walked inside to let Yusei get back to work.
Inside
"That Yusei is a decent guy." Lance thought.
"Hey… uh, Lance, right!?" Yuven shouted. "You got to help me!"
Lance looked at him. "What…"
Yuven moved behind Lance and pushed him in front of him. "It's Sam. She's…"
Sam came running around the corner and her clothes were drenched. "Move out of the way because Yuven has this coming."
Lance looked from Yuven to Sam. "What's going on?"
"That jerk put a bucket of water on the door to the bathroom, and I opened it resulting in me being drenched in water." Sam stated firmly.
Yuven peered around Lance. "Come on Sam, you know that was meant for Yusaku."
Yusaku walked into the kitchen. "I've told you the dozen other times that you've tried, I'm not able to be pranked because I'm always aware of my surroundings."
Lance stepped aside. "Sorry Yuven, but this sounds like it's your fault." He put his hands up. "Sometimes, you just got to accept your punishment."
Yuven ran as Sam chased him again. "Lance, you traitor!"
Yusaku sighed. "Sorry about that Lance. Yuven is bit of a prankster. He usually devices pranks evenly for everyone in our group; however, it's usually Sam who falls prey to them resulting in that."
"Nah, it's cool." Lance smiled. "It's nice to see that despite what you've been through, someone does his best to bring laughter to your group." He looked at Yusaku. "Anyways, how are you adjusting?"
"I would be lying if I said I was comfortable around all these new people, but it is better than the warehouse." Yusaku walked away. "Now, I'm going to have a look at my deck. We'll talk later, in private, about Yuven because there is something you should know."
Lance watched him go, wondering what that last bit was about, before turning his attention to the kitchen window which looked out at the backyard where Aster was standing by himself. The multideck user decided to go see him next.
Backyard
Lance approached the Destiny Hero user who regarded him coldly. "What do you want Lance?"
"Whoa, no need to be frigid Aster." Lance stated. "I was just coming to see how you're doing."
Aster smirked at that. "You know, your father says the same thing often." He looked at the sky. "You're must like your grandfather."
"You knew my grandfather before the change, but you also know him in your dimension?" Lance questioned.
"Your grandfather often speaks of what was and I can't say it doesn't sound better than what we have now." He looked at Lance. "Yugi Muto was the one to prove the death of my father was Academia's fault while Zack prevented me from going down the wrong path.
That is why I respect them." He walked over to Lance and put a hand on his shoulder. "I have no idea how this will turn out, but Zack says you can be trusted." He patted Lance's shoulder. "I'll believe that, but let's see if you can earn my respect." He walked away. "Bastion's upstairs."
Astral appeared. "It seems you have much to prove to many people Lance."
Lance nodded. "You're right, but I think we're up to the task."
Upstairs
Lance was walking along the hallway until he came to his own room which had the door open. Inside, Bastion was setting up a large computer. At least, he seemed to be trying to as his latest attempt didn't seem to work, and he wrote out equations on the floor.
Lance walked in. "Hey Bastion."
Bastion jumped before turning to face him. "Oh Lance…" He looked around the room. "I did it again. I'm sorry Lance, but when I get…"
Lance put his hands in his pockets. "No, it's alright Bastion. Grandpa told me about your tendency to write equations on surfaces in your room. It's how you work at your best, and that's what we need besides you've always panted over, or cleaned it up, eventually."
"Of course." Bastion smiled. "I should have realized he'd tell you about me." He turned back to the computer and trying a new way to make it work. "You know, he often talks about you, Zeera, and Crow."
"Sounds like him." Lance stated. "Grandpa was always proud of us." He walked over to Bastion. "Anyways, what are you trying to do?"
"I'm trying to establish a link to the Fusion Dimension." Bastion sighed. "Unfortunately, my resources and energy necessary to do as such are limited."
"Keep doing your best for now." Lance stated. "After the WDC, we've planned to take Heartland for ourselves. If that place doesn't have what you need, nowhere in this dimension will."
Bastion nodded. "I'll keep that in mind." He sighed. "I'm sorry, but I believe I may be close to something. Could you leave me to it?"
Lance nodded. "I was planning on heading out anyways. There's somewhere I need to be."
Music Store, Evening…
Shark was waiting in front of the store when Lance arrived. "Looks like you're just on time."
Lance said, "Of course because getting Rio back is important to me."
Shark nodded before the two of them entered the story. It was time to get to work because they needed to get the people on their side if they wanted any hope of protecting their dimension effectively. As Lance recalled, Yusho's entertainment got people on his side.
Crest Number Hunter's Hotel: 3 Day's Later, Evening…
Dos had gone back to wearing her mask all the time since her brother's either left or vanished. She was currently staring out the window wondering where they were and hoping they were okay. Those thoughts were split with her desire to defeat Lance.
Suddenly, her attention drawn to Vextrix's door as it opened. "Well, seems Quinton and Trey haven't come crawling back and there's been no sign of Quatro." He looked at Dos. "That means I'll be counting on you to help our family achieve vengeance on Dr. Faker."
Dos bowed. "Of course, Vetrix. I will not let you down."
"Excellent." Vetrix laughed. "Soon, he will fall!"
Heartland Tower
Organization stood up from his office chair and walked out of the room to find Faker, Heartland, Lloyd, Lulu, and Hart waiting for him. "Tonight, is the beginning of the end. My own project is almost finished, your decks are complete, and the party is tonight.
Faker, I expect you to begin prepping the tower, Heartland you'll plays the part as you were before, and Lloyd I'm counting on you to sweep the preliminaries. Claim any Numbers you come across. Finally, keep your interactions with your loved one's light. It'll rattle them."
"Understood sir." Everyone stated together.
Outside Heartland Tower, Night…
Nelson, Rio, and Vega stood outside the tower as people took pictures of them. While their invitations said to wear normal clothing, the same could not be said for those not competing in the WDC as everyone who was sent an invitation to see the competitors wore suits or dresses.
"Heartland has really gone all out." Rio stated impressed.
Nelson was looking around before turning to Rio. "That may be, but Shark and Lance are nowhere to be seen. Are you sure Shark said the two of them were coming together?"
Rio nodded. "That's what he said"
"If they agreed to go together, then I'm certain uncle and father are here." Vega stated. "They must be inside already or maybe they'll arrive later."
Rio ran a hand through his hair with a smile. "I bet that's it." She turned to the tower. "Either way, we should head in ourselves."
Vega held her hand before the three of them walked in.
Total Numbers: 79/100
Lance's Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 31, 34, 39, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 61, 67, 68, 72, 74, 83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 92, 99
Shark's Numbers: 17, 19, 32, 37, 47
Rio's Number: 26
Tori's Number: 7
Kite's Numbers: 38, 62, 90, 95
Shun's Number: 91
Yuto's Numbers: 52, 59, 70
Shane's Numbers: 22, 25, 45, 48, 75, 96
Vector's Numbers: 43, 66
Dos' Numbers: 23, 78
Quatro's Numbers: 15, 40, 88
Trey's Numbers: 6, 33, 36
Quinton/Ryoken's: 9
Vetrix: 8, 69
Organization's Numbers: 18, 27, 29, 35, 41, 42, 49, 51, 63, 77, 82, 84, 93
Below, you'll see how I've divided the WDC into Preliminaries and Finals. The Preliminaries will be set during that party episode as to ensure only the best 16 make it to the Final Round. My choice for Preliminary participants are those who have less stakes going into the finals and/or to ensure not to many people from any one group are in the finals.
From this list, you can have say in the match ups. All you must do is review or pm what matchs you'd like to see.
27 Competitors
Preliminaries:
Number Club
1. Lance
2. Tori
3. Nelson
4. Taiki
Photon Number Hunters
5. Kala
6. Dextra
7. Nistro
Barian Mind Controlled
8. Lloyd
Link Dimension
9. Sam (Bracelet Girl of Link)
10. Yuven(Yu Boy of Link
11. Revolver (Ryoken/Varis)/Quinton
Fusion Dimension
12. Aster
Final Competitors:
Number Club
1. Shark
2. Rio
3. Trey
4. Quatro
Photon Number Hunter
5. Kite
6. Shay
7. Yuto
Number Hunter
8. Dos
9. Vetrix
Barian/Mind Controlled
10. Organization
11. Hart
12. Lulu
Link Dimension
13. Yusaku
Fusion Dimension
14. Bastion
Lance
15. Shane
Whomever wins Preliminaries
16. ?