The Dark Signers had arrived after the end of Alex's duel with Roman, and Leo and Luna had just arrived as well. Alex got to his feet and faced Roman.

Alex: It's time for you all to pay for what you've done. I'm going to ensure you rue the day you crossed my path.

Devack: Before you try and do that, I believe I have something one of your friends is looking for.

He held up a card that showed a monster Luna recognized.

Luna: That's Ancient Fairy Dragon!

Devack: I believe this card should be in your deck. If you want it back, you'll have to duel me for it, and in case you're wondering who I am, my name is Devack, and I bear the Mark of the Monkey.

Roman: Fate has finally brought all of us together, Signer and Dark Signer. Let us meet tomorrow at the four stars of destiny. The end will be decided there.

The Dark Signers then turned to leave, but Jack caught a glimpse of one of them as they were leaving and thought he recognized Carly under the hood.

Alex: Get back here!

Yusei: Alex, come back!

Jack started running after the Dark Signers as well.

Alex: Roman you coward! First you force my mom to take your place in our duel and then you just run away? Come out and face me!

Roman: Don't be so impatient Alex. We can't battle here, we're not supposed to.

Alex: What are you talking about Roman?

Roman: Haven't you wondered about why you were brought into all of this?

Alex: Because you just wanted my power.

Roman: That's not the whole truth though. You were destined to be a part of this battle, just as you are destined to uphold your end of the deal.

Alex: What deal?

Roman: All will be revealed in due time. If you want answers, meet me at the reactor tomorrow.

Alex: I've had enough with the cloak and dagger routine! Get out here and duel me!

No matter how loud Alex shouted, the only answer he received was silence. Meanwhile, Jack had almost caught up with Carly.

Jack: Hey you!

Carly turned around and saw Jack running towards her.

Jack: Yeah you, why do you look so familiar?

Carly turned around and started to run away, but before she could get very far, Jack caught up and pulled her hood down.

Jack: I don't believe it. Carly, is that you?

Carly: Yes.

Jack: What's going on here? You're not really a Dark Singer are you?

Carly started to walk away and pulled her hood back up before turning back to face Jack.

Carly: If it's answers you want, you'll have to come find me tomorrow. Until then Jack.

Jack and Alex met up with everyone and they returned to Martha's place.

Martha: Well, at least everyone is alright.

Trudge: Yeah, thanks to Alex. If it wasn't for him, you and Taka might not even be here right now.

Martha: Thank you so much Alex.

After looking around the room, she realized he wasn't here.

Martha: Wait, where is he?

Luna: That's weird, he was here just a minute ago.

Just then, they heard a loud crash outside.

Jack: What was that?

A moment later another crash could be heard.

Akiza: Let's go!

When they got outside, they saw Alex a few yards away facing the forest.

Leo: What's he doing?

They received their answer a moment later when Alex charged a ball of black energy in his hand before throwing it at one of the trees, uprooting it and knocking it over.

Yusei: That's some pitch.

Akiza started to walk up to Alex as he began charging another ball. She put her hand on his shoulder as he was about to throw it.

Akiza: Are you okay?

Alex let the ball fade away before letting his arm drop.

Alex: No.

Akiza: It's okay. I'm sure that was hard for you.

Alex: It was bad enough losing her the first time, but knowing this time it was my doing,

Akiza: Except you didn't do it. Alex, you didn't force her into that duel, Roman did. And you're not the one who ended the duel, she did. She knew what losing meant for her, and she was willing to sacrifice herself because she loves you, and she knows you can save her, and I know it too.

Alex leapt forward and hugged her.

Alex: Thanks Akiza.

Akiza: Anytime.

Just then, Alex's stomach started grumbling.

Akiza: Sounds like you're pretty hungry.

Alex: Yeah.

Akiza: Well, you're lucky Martha saved you some of the soup from dinner.

They all headed back to the house and Alex ate what Martha had set aside for him.

Alex: Thanks for saving me some Martha.

Martha: You're welcome. I'm the one who should be thanking you for saving me and Taka.

Alex: You're welcome.

Yusei: Ok, so what do we do now? And what are the four stars of destiny Roman was talking about?

Mina: I'm guessing he was referring to the four control units that were built to maintain the original reactor.

Jack: Why do we need to go to them?

Mina: According to the reports, they were the first part of the system to shut down when the reactor overloaded. During development, each reactor unit went by a code name. Ccapac Apu, Ccarayhua, Aslla Piscu, and Cusillu. In the Keshwa language, they mean the giant, the lizard, the hummingbird, and the monkey.

Akiza: Those are the Nazca lines that disappeared.

Luna: Isn't there a spider as well? What about that one?

Mina: The spider is Uru, which was the code name for the reactor itself. In order to reverse the reactor and reverse the flow of the negative energy, you have to go to each of the control units and turn them on.

Blister: So how are they supposed to activate the control units?

Mina: The dragon cards in your decks. Those were the cards that were used to power up each of the control units, so Luna, it's imperative you get the Ancient Fairy Dragon card back from Devack.

Yusei: How do you know all of this?

Mina: Because Dr Fudo entrusted those cards to Director Goodwin.

Yusei: My father had those cards?

Flashback

Mina: Why did Dr Fudo have those control cards? Is he the one who shut down the control units and caused the reactor to malfunction?

Goodwin: No, just the opposite. He did everything he could to stop the reactor from going wild. During those final moments, he managed to get the cards and then hand them off to me.

End of Flashback

Yusei: Is that all Mina? Did Goodwin say anything else about my father?

Mina: I'm afraid that's all he said, just that your father gave him the cards.

Blister: If Goodwin had the cards, how did everyone else end up with them?

Flashback

Goodwin: I guess you could say I decided to release the cards into the wild. I wanted to test the powers of destiny. I wanted to see if they would travel from duelist to duelist until they reached their rightful owners. I figured if destiny was truly at work, then it would put those cards in the hands of the Signers. And sure enough the very cards the very cards that were used to power the reactor's control units so many years ago, guess who has them now? Jack Atlas, Yusei Fudo, and Akiza. Destiny really has been guiding us, and it will lead them to the Satellite where they will battle the Dark Singers.

End of Flashback

Jack: Well, since Goodwin knows so much about destiny, he must know how this thing is gonna turn out right?

Mina: It doesn't work like that, he doesn't know the future. There's no telling what will happen, but Goodwin is done playing his part. The rest is up to you. All of you. The fate of the world has been placed into your hands.

Mina spread out a map with 4 red X's drawn on it.

Mina: These are the locations of the four control stations: giant, lizard, hummingbird, and monkey.

Trudge: What's the plan, hit them all up one by one?

Yusei: That'll take too long, not to mention they'll be waiting to duel us. The best course of action would be to split up.

Trudge: So who's going where?

Yusei: Kalin's mark is the giant, so I'll head to that control unit. He and I have business.

Akiza: The lizard is Misty's mark. I'll head to that station.

Luna: Devack is the monkey, and I have to get the Ancient Fairy Dragon back, so I'll take him on.

Leo: And I'm going with you.

Jack: That leaves the hummingbird for me.

Trudge: You kids wanna ride to your battle in a sector patrol car?

Luna nodded in response to his question.

Mina: And if it's okay, I'll go with you Akiza.

Akiza: Sure.

Alex: Mina, where's the original reactor?

Mina: Right here.

She pointed to a large crater in the center of the map.

Alex: Is there a way to get down to the reactor safely?

Mina: Yes, there should be a set of stairs that lead to the bottom.

Yusei: Why are you asking this Alex?

Alex: Because that's where Roman is going to be, and if so, that's where I'm going.

Yusei: Alright, but be careful Alex.

Alex: I will be. Roman won't be getting away from me this time.

Blister: Guess I'm stuck at home again watching the kids. Hope you all have fun saving the world.

Yusei: We will. Tomorrow we save our homes.

Everyone went outside and got ready to go their respective locations.

Yusei: This is it you guys.

Alex: Be sure to kick Misty's butt for me, Akiza.

Akiza: Don't worry I will.

Jack: Come on Yusei, we've got duels to duel. Give us a rousing speech and let's get going already.

Yusei: Alright you guys. The Dark Signers are powerful, and right now we're the only thing standing in their way. If you find yourself up against a wall, just think of the rest of us, think of your friends. We're all in this, and even when we're apart, we're together. Now let's go show the Dark Singers how we do things.

Jack: And if any of you loses your duel, you'll have to answer to me.

Alex: Good luck.

Mina and Trudge started driving to get their passengers to the control units. As Jack was driving, his mind drifted to Carly.

Jack: I'm coming to help you Carly. You helped me when I was hurt, and you picked me up when I was down, and now it's my turn to help you.

Hey everyone. It has been a hectic few days. My computer has been giving me problems, but I think it's fixed. In any case, the final battles with the Dark Signers begin soon. And what did Roman mean by a deal Alex made? Stay tuned to find out. I hope you all have a great day and stay safe.