It was the second round of the Fortune Cup, and the first match was Alex vs Professor Frank.

Jack: So why are you so interested in this boy, Goodwin?

Goodwin: This boy holds a great power.

Jack: What kind of power could this pipsqueak have?

Goodwin: Jack, do you remember the monsters he used against Greiger?

Jack: The Evil Heroes? What about them?

Goodwin: Have you ever heard of them before now?

Jack thought about it for a second and said no.

Goodwin: That's because they have not been seen in thousands of years.

Jack: What are you on about Goodwin?

Goodwin: Thousands of years ago, there was a prince who was born with the power of the Gentle Darkness, a force that has helped life flourish since the beginning of time. About 40 years ago, that prince was reincarnated as Jaden Yuki, the father of Alexander Yuki.

Jack: What does this have to do with the kid's deck?

Goodwin: The Evil Heroes were said to be the army of the prince's kingdom, and that they would obey only the royal family. We believe that when Alex was born, the Gentle Darkness was passed down to him from his father. From a very young age, he showed immense promise as a duelist. When he was 5, his powers manifested themselves, along with the Evil Heroes. But when he began to duel, he couldn't control his powers.

Jack: What kind of powers?

Goodwin: His power was similar to Akiza's, in that when he dueled, his cards came to life. In one incident, he sent nearly 2 dozen of his classmates to the hospital. Everyone who knew about the boy viewed him as a monster, and shunned him.

Jack: So why is he dueling the Professor?

Goodwin: When Alex was a child, his inner torment spawned a darker alternate personality that would release itself when he dueled. His father was able to lock that part of his personality along with most of his power away, and was then able to teach the boy to control his power. We believe that second personality is still there, and it is the professor's job to bring it out so we can see the boy's true power.

Jack: Are you sure this is safe Goodwin?

Goodwin: Even if it is dangerous, it must be done.

Back at the duel arena, Alex and the Professor had just entered the arena.

Professor: Pleased to meet you Alex.

Alex: Hi.

Professor: I've heard much about you, I think this duel will be most illuminating for the both of us, don't you think?

Alex: What is he talking about? I'd better just focus on the duel.

Yubel: Be on your guard Alex

Alex: What do you mean Yubel?

Yubel: I sense something strange emanating from this man, be careful.

Alex: Okay, I will.

MC: Now, let's get dueling!

Both: Let's duel

Alex: 4000 LP

Frank: 4000 LP

Professor: You may have the first turn.

Alex: Okay, I draw. I play Evil HERO Sky Slash in defense mode. It's your move.

Professor: Of course, I draw. I summon Symmetry Rorschach.

Level 3/Light/Spellcaster

ATK 1200/ DEF 1200

Alex: Why can't I focus all of a sudden?

Professor: Alex, think of my monster as though it were a puddle of rain, or a drop of ink in a lake. Look at it, and tell me what you see. Tell me if it reminds you of anything. Look into your fears, your dreams, and your memories

Alex looked closely at it, and started to see something, but couldn't get a clear image.

Alex: I, I don't know, I can't see it clearly.

Professor: Look closer, and tell me what you see.

Meanwhile, Yusei was watching the duel from the waiting room.

Yusei: Something weird is going on. Why is Alex staring at that monster?

Alexis: Jaden, Alex is acting strangely.

Jaden: You're right, something is wrong here.

Professor: Look closely Alex, as close as you possibly can.

As Alex continued to stare, he started to get a better view of it.

Alex: I see, a man wearing a suit of black and gold armor.

The man then turned to face Alex, but when he turned, Alex was looking at himself, except his eyes were golden and he had a crazed smile on his face.

Alex: No, not him.

The figure then sent a ball of darkness at Sky Slash, destroying him.

Professor: You must face your fears Alex, you must relive your memories. Don't be scared.

Alex: Please, I don't want to relive this.

Professor: You must be brave enough to relive what happened many years ago, I know you have great power. Power your father sealed away, but I'll help you control that power.

Alex: You will?

Professor: Yes, but in order to do so, you must trust me, can you do that?

Alex: Okay.

Professor: Good, now follow my instructions. When my monster destroyed yours, its ability activated. Would you kindly reveal the top card of your deck before returning it to the top of your deck?

Alex: Okay. My Evil HERO Galactic Ruler.

He revealed a monster that looked similar to Elemental Hero Neos before putting it back on top of his deck.

Professor: Good, he'll help us in the next stage. I place two cards face-down and end my turn.

Alex: My turn, I draw. I special summon Evil HERO Infernal Prodigy in attack mode. And then I tribute him to summon my Evil HERO Galactic Ruler.

Level 7/Light/Fiend

ATK 2500/DEF 2000

Alex: Galactic Ruler is level 7, but can be summoned with 1 tribute if the tributed monster is an Evil HERO.

Professor: And now I play the trap Light to the Depths. This trap can only be played when you summon a light attribute monster. Now you send the top 5 cards of your deck to the graveyard, and then you reveal the sixth card and add it to your hand. If you do not play that card this turn, you will suffer 2000 points of damage.

But while he had been talking, a light had been flashing from his trap in a pattern that hypnotized Alex. Alex picked up 5 cards from the top of his deck and put them in his graveyard.

Professor: Now, what is the next card?

Alex drew the card and revealed it.

Professor: The trap card Power Wall. Now break through your wall Alex, and remember your past, your true power.

Alex could see them, memories from his childhood. How he couldn't control his power, and hurt many people. How everyone thought he was a monster, and how in a sense, he did become a monster in the form of his other self.

Professor: Now, I'd like to meet that alternate personality of yours. Set him free, and your full power along with him.

Yubel: Alex don't listen to him!

But Alex couldn't hear her. His darker self was emerging, and was about to break out. Suddenly, a wave of pure darkness exploded from Alex before swirling into a violent tornado, even more powerful than when Akiza played Black Rose Dragon.

Tanner: Man, where did this wind come from?

Luna: It think it came from Alex.

The force of the wind was so strong, it broke the glass of the room where Rex and Jack where watching the duel from.

Goodwin: I had no idea the boy had this much power locked away.

MC: I'm not sure what's happening, but a black tornado has appeared on the duel field! This is even more powerful than when Akiza dueled!

?:Hahahahahaha

The tornado died down, and in place of where Alex stood, someone about his height stood in black and gold armor and a blood-red floor length cape.

?: The Supreme Prince of Darkness has returned.

The figure lifted up the faceplate on his helmet to reveal that it was Alex, except his eyes were golden, and his face was warped into a wicked smile.

?: You wanted to see my power, here it is!

Jaden: This is worse than we thought, Alastor is back.

So just so we're clear, Alex's armor is the same as Jaden's was when he was the Supreme King. His personality is similar to his father's Supreme King persona, but as you'll see, Alastor also has his own distinct personality traits. By the way, to anyone wondering why I decided to call him Alastor, it's Ancient Greek for "he who does not forget", as well as "prosecutor" and "tormentor", which definitely fits his personality. I'll see you all in the next chapter.