Kalin got a phone call from Crow telling him he should visit the city and visit his old friends were. The call sent to Kalin also shows him the address to Yusei's living complex.

The other sheriffs and the mayor of Satisfaction Town let him leave, seeing how important they were. Kalin drove to New Domino City on his brand new Duel Runner and not knowing where exactly Yusei was, he played his harmonica. the call sent to Kalin shows him the address to Yusei's living complex.

Kalin follows the instructions to the said locations and rings the doorbell.

yusei then gets up and answers the door a few mins. later
" I been expecting you , I am the one who told crow to give you a call. as you can see work keeps me from leaving the city and getting back to dueling.
how had you been lately "

"It's nice to see you again, Yusei. Crow sounded very excited when he called me," the silver-haired man chuckled. "Oh, I see. I haven't really dueled much either, due to the fact that I'm the sheriff of Satisfaction Town."

" crow also wanted to have a party with you and those friends we made in the city . I am sure you seen them already at one point. the past is behind us now. and you should meet them on better terms "

"I see. I would love to get to know your friends better. And, speaking of change, I guess a lot about me has changed too."

at least you are over that dark signer thing. I really did not . and that is why I remain in the city.

"It was thanks to you that I regained my motif. And I also discovered that I'm a Psychic Duelist."

while we were a duel team you did the same for me

"I did? How so?"

did you remember a duel team push me off the roof back then when we are called the enforcers

"Yeah, now I remember. I told you that I would never let go. That was such a long time ago. You're not concerned that I am a psychic now?"

you have some control over darkness that I already know and has already experienced it from fighting in shadow duels. when we are signers. Aki also had psychic powers to deal real damage during a duel

"At first. I didn't want them, knowing all the pain I caused you as a Dark Signer. But after we defeated Lawton, it occurred to me that I can use these powers to protect others. Did Aki feel the same way?"

quite the opposite really those powers caused her pain when I first experience it. I had to fight to save her from the darkness as well. and also was used as a weapon due to that ability. she told me about that organization she was with after the ordeal.

"An organization used her as a weapon? That's awful. What was its name?"

they call themselves Arcadia movement.

"The Arcadia Movement...I read an article about them on the newspaper. Said it was dedicated to training gifted individuals."

the truth is they been doing live testing on us

"So, what you're saying, they wanted to use people as living weapons?"

yes , they will take anyone with unique abilitys even children. security also told me that some who do not meet their standard will be destroyed.

"That's terrible. How did you stop this movement?"

it was destroyed in a battle with the dark signers

*Kalin gritted his teeth when he heard those words.* "The Dark Signers...and I was one of them..."

but that was not me fighting at that time the organization is destroyed

"I see...how is Akiza doing now?"

you should see her yourself we all have our own road now.

"What does she do?"

she is currently a intern at one of the hospitals

"I see. That's a great profession."

we don't really talk that much now like we used to though we are still friends

"Ah, that's understandable. It would be nice if we could arrange a get together for the holidays, though."

crow did suggest that thank him later

"Crow never changed, it seems."

he is just his usual self and works in law enforcement now

"Law enforcement? How the times have changed..."

yeah this is different to how our world was back then

"After the screw-up I made, I never thought I would be a leader again."

well I can say the same for myself I am the chief of the research department that keeps the city running.

"So you're following in your father's footsteps?"

" yes because of a certain memory I have and a promise I made to be there if i am needed , just I hope i do not have to pick up my sword again "

"I'm working hard to make sure Satisfaction Town is a peaceful place and free of crime. I also hope I never have to fight again, but I've been practicing my powers just in case."

I put that away so I can focus on my work. still I get invites to enter pro league sometimes

"And I assume you turn them all down? The ghosts of the mountain mines are always talking to me."

yes , I do. I just don't want something bugging me.

"Heh, I don't blame you. Trophies aren't always everything."

well they are to some

"Like Jack. Um, Yusei, I want to ask you something."

yes , feel free to do so

"How do you feel about me being a Psychic Duelist now?"

like I said you still have some control over the darkness and seen enough already to not pay it much mind when used under control.
at one point I even went into the past and fight alongside previous kings a young teen named judai and yugi.
that battle allowed us to save the duel spirits and the cards from being destroyed by the same darkness that threatened to destroy this city.
that same darkness you have is used by that young duelist. it is not psychic power. it is far stronger than that.

"I see. I've been using this power of mine to calm the spirits down."

And you went to the past and met two former duel kings? What were they like?"

we did not have much time to talk. we only hope that we can see each other again by protecting the future so we can one day meet. that is if we are still alive.

"Nonetheless, being able to see and speak to them must have been the chance of a lifetime."

we had something to do at the time . I don't know where they are at now

"What exactly did you three do? And I see, that's a shame."

at the time stardust dragon was stolen from my by someone during a riding duel. that duelist then vanished after. soon a quake shake the world . the crimson dragon calls out to us saying that the mystery duelist was going to destroy the world by destroying the past. Useing its power I went back in time. Judai used eheros and Yugi used spellcasters his main card dark magician.
we team up to deal with the current threat.

"Some unknown duelist stole Stardust Dragon from you? And you fought him in the past? What business did he have in the past?"

he wanted to destroy our means to duel. saying that the cards existence is a sin and used stardust dragon against me as well in a darkened form.

"He brainwashed Stardust Dragon? And he could time travel? Who was this man?"

well they could had destroyed the city we are in now if they were successful. they were from the future. The ener-d reactor had suffered another meltdown when it responded to the darkness of human hearts and these synchro monsters power the reactor.
they came to our time to destroy everything in this city. they believe that will save the world. the monsters they used are meant to destroy synchro monsters.

Kalin wonders about the event. Yusei then explains that the Ener-D reactor had suffered another meltdown in the future causeing another Zero reverse. Kalin then proceeds to ask about Judai and Yugi.

Yusei remarks that those are strong duelists.
"I see. Perhaps we could do some research about them."

there are some things written in the history books that's about it but those only talk about what seems to be Yugi's ancestors.
as for judai only he will know.
"Yugi's ancestors? Hmm, interesting."
his ancestry is a bloodline from a king in Egypt. they used the power of these monsters as a way of life serving as the guardian of the city they are in alongside six priests
"An ancient Egyptian pharaoh...that sounds like an honor."

Yusei then talks about Judai's willingness to face any challenge as well as his friendly attitude towards life. He also brings up that Judai may be able to see duel monster spirits and talk to them.

"He can talk to his cards? I read rumors there were certain individuals who could see Card Spirits. Was he one of those?"
yes it will appear that way
"If I recall, one of your friends also has that power. Luna, was her name, correct?"
those powers were given by the signer dragons. I am not sure if we still have them. but judai is different. he seems born with the power to see into the spirit world.
"That's interesting. What about people such as myself, who got powers by some strange means? I tried researching it on my free time, but couldn't find anything."

I don't think we will the last known guardian who told us about the signers was the leader of sector security Goodwin. I will think that his bloodline was related to those people who can see into the spirit world.
"And now Director Goodwin is gone. Did anyone step into his shoes?"

His assistant is now our mayor and sector security is now the law enforcement in the city "
"I see. How were you able to reform Sector Security anyway? They're nothing like before when we lived in Satellite."

back then my thoughts were no different then yours and we had to live with what we got. but I too was used just like the other signers. goodwin said he will unite the city after we rid Satellite. of the darkness plagueing it
"What exactly happened to Goodwin? When I read the paper, it said he disappeared."

he attempt to end a war among the gods those earthbound immortal and the crimson dragon. in the end he choose the path of darkness by destroying this world and recreate it. the final dark signer we faced was Goodwin.
after the battle I meet him in subspace and there he decided to depart instead of revival.
"He willingly chose to become a Dark Signer? Reminds a bit of me."

probably chose it or is one before any of us
"It seems he played us all for fools."

Yusei then talks about his experence with duel monster spirits. " those spirits have their own battle and we have ours . looking into it or thinking back perhaps those spirits choose their partner . or we bond with a certain duel spirit "
Do you wonder why duel spirits exist?"

no but seeing Luna and Aki it convince me they exist , or the first shadow duel I fight in. Luna told me her experience with them or more so let everyone know after the signers were gathered. she said while her mind was in the spirit world she was in a coma. her brother told what was seen in our world.
if I had to guess that spirit world is like the afterlife. a place where souls reside like the darkness that is the netherworld.
I see. I think I also understand how I got my powers. I went to the netherworld and came back from it.

they are just known differently by different people
It also explains why I can speak to ghosts.
that power may also be from the cards themselves
"The cards? Such as my ace monster, Infernity Doom Dragon?"
it is possible they can be
"Speaking about card spirits, have you discovered a way to use them to make a more stable Ener-D reactor?"
yeah , this time the vision shown to me will never happen
"That's great Yusei! Hopefully the next generation won't go through the trouble we went through."
the destruction of this world was caused by darkness in people's hearts
"I see. And you are working to prevent such a thing from happening by bringing hope, correct?"
yes , you can say that
"You saved me from the darkness, so I have no doubt you can do the same for others. In the mean while, I've been acting as a sort of Ghost Whisperer."
how so really
"Every morning, I go to the mountains and talk to the spirits that haunt the mines. Gives them a sense of peace."
the people who had lost their life in the mines
"Yes. Because of that, everyone in Satisfaction Town knows me as 'The Death God'."
true.
still if anything I believe your power comes from the deck you used those inferno cards you used could be cards of darkness. during that WRGP league we had a few duel runners got locked up during a race
"How did they get locked up?"

a card used by one of the duelists is able to deal real damage outside of solid vision by bending into the shadows. and when it attacks it will hit the wheels of our runners
"Was he psychic too? With the power to bend shadows?"
no , those were cards of darkness. kinda like the stardust dragon I have . when used in a serious duel it may become life or death. and it can also evolve . but dark cards while are similar to the power of a psychic . those power are used in a greater degree of damage more than those of a psychic . perhaps it is a power to control spirits
"Cards of darkness? Where did this strange duelist come from?"
I don't know. we just call cards with strange powers that
"And to think the concept of Psychic Duelists was already crazy enough for most people."
times had changed and there is still a lot we don't know
"True. Even I didn't know in a million years I would become a Psychic Duelist. Growing up, I thought having powers was something out of a superhero comic."

those spirits is what gives us the abilities , but what causes it or it's awakening is something else
Do you know of anyone who is researching this topic?
I think it is best we don't
"I guess you're right, Yusei. I'll just have to find out on my own then."

that research is what got the system that powers the city to suffer a meltdown. harness the power of duel monster spirits. now I taken over the process I don't want the city to suffer the same fate again.
"I can do everything in my power to help you."
thanks , but not in the city
"Alright. I was thinking about something. How about I go to the site of the Old Ener-D reactor and try to communicate with the ghosts there? Might actually learn something."
"Alright. I was thinking about something. How about I go to the site of the Old Ener-D reactor and try to communicate with the ghosts there? Might actually learn something."
perhaps , just let me know anything you find there.
"Alright. Maybe if I focus really hard, I can find your father."
well that is one thing you can help me on

"Is there anything you want me to ask your father?"
not really just a way to calm those spirits , i fell in myself during that battle with the dark signers . the souls killed by zero reverse are filled with vengeance.
but my father calmed them told them to let me go but I know those souls still had not found peace.
"I see. I'll go to the Old-Ener-D reactor now and see what I can do. You can accompany me if you want."
well that is no place for me now without the protection of the crimson dragon I am just a ordinary person.
"Oh I forgot you, Jack, Crow, and the others are no longer Signers. Well, I'll be going now."
unless that power is retained with our cards , but I will not risk it.
"Well, Infernity Doom Dragon was a manifestation of the spirits that have no place in either heaven nor hell, so, maybe your monster also has a secret power."
maybe but it's a risk I am not willing to take
"You're right, Yusei. I'm going to the Old Ener-D reactor now. See you later."
tell me what you find
"Will do. I'll be back late tomorrow afternoon."

Kalin drives to the Old Ener-D reactor and meditates at it.

The souls at the reactor are still filled with vengence as they spoke to the former dark signer.

you come to laugh at us again ?
it is you dark signers that caused zero reverse
"I may have been a Dark Signer in the past, but Yusei Fudo forgave me. I have returned from the void to right my wrongs."
yes but some of us been here since that fated day and we seek the one who did this to us
"My friends told me it was former head of the Public Security Bureau, Rex Goodwin and his brother Roman who was responsible for the meltdown."
and where are they
"Yusei told me they went to the Other Side."
why are you here you had left the spirit world
I believe I was brought back to life to make amends for my past mistakes.
only you are saved the rest of us left in the darkness
"That is why Yusei, Jack, Crow, and I have dedicated ourselves to learning from past mistakes; by working together with the city to ensure there will never be another Zero Reverse."
how you know that will not happen again
"The energy research is being led by Yusei Fudo. I trust that he will improve on his father's work."
perhaps though darkness exists in every heart
"I thought the same after I was revived. I wanted to punish myself for the sins I committed. But Yusei showed me the light of hope again. Perhaps I can do the same for you."
how can you do that
"I am the Death God," he said as he put his harmonica to his lips.
that doesn't mean much . what can you do to help us. if we are living and we are dueling we can solve it that way but no ritual will erace our pain
"I understand your pain. The feeling of betrayal. Being forced to work as slaves." He then started playing his harmonica.
not work as slaves our lives were cut short when we are just having a day just like any other. Even a slave is better then us since they are alive. Some of us are wealthy people and some may be from the slums but we did not ask for this.
"I understand your pain, from what Yusei told me. His father was a professor who worked on the Ener-D reactor. I was wondering if I can speak to him in his place." Kalin resumed playing his harmonica.

a single light then gathers in the air taking the form of the said person.
" yusei , it's been a long time since I herd that name called. who are you. and how you know him. "
Kalin gasped when he saw the figure. "You must be Professor Fudo. I am Kalin Kessler, a friend of Yusei's. We both grew up in Satellite and were part of a team."
yes , my mistake in the past has placed a burden on him. the darkness in the hearts of the dead souls here and myself is because of that I had fight to protect the city and failed.
in a way that darkness is fueled by me
"I was tainted by some of that darkness too. I formed a team with Yusei, along with Jack and Crow called The Enforcers. We fought to unite all of Satellite under one roof. But when we did, I went mad with power and I was arrested. I blamed Yusei for what happened and became a Dark Signer to get revenge."
there is nothing that can be done to free this place from the darkness that controls it. I cannot move on unless I know this city will remain safe the darkness allow me to exist till today. I just think I may be needed again
"Yusei is following in your footsteps using the knowledge he gathered from his many duels to ensure an incident such as Zero Reverse never happens again. As for me, I've dedicated myself to help spirits find peace."
a ritual you mean it will seem that by a duel we can free the spirits trapped here , but that is not really an option unless you know another way.
I don't have stardust dragon now back then it and 3 others were used as a key to this reactor
"The other Signer Dragons are needed to complete the ritual? I don't know where they are either. All the former signers have gone their separate ways. And I wasn't one of them."
anyway the others are red daemons dragon , ancient fairy and black rose. along with stardust. they were the keys to the reactor. but we may need all of them for this to work this time.
"I'll have to discuss this with Yusei and see if we can contact the others."
the chances of that are slim as they have already lost contact.
"I won't just give up! Yusei taught me that! And I'll do the same for him and for you!"
I leave this to you since you feel that way
"Thank you, Professor Fudo. I will now go back to talk to Yusei."

kalin makes it back to the apartment... after hearing the news from the reactor
"Yusei! I have news! I spoke with your father!"
" what news you bring from that old ener-d reactor. "
"First the good news: I talked to your father!"
what did he say
"He wants to apologize to you for Zero Reverse and putting so much burden on you. And that leads to the bad news..."
bad news ? my guess this has something to do with the system that was left on site
"Yes something like that. Your father said if he wants to finally rest in peace, you and all the former Signers must place your dragons in the Old Ener-D reactor."
I see he wants me and the other former signers to fight again. to rid the darkness from the old ener-d system
"That's right. Do you want to do it?"
and those earthbounds are attempting another move . did he say anything about them
"Not directly, but the other spirits were angry at me. For becoming a Dark Signer. And why I was revived and not them."

I choose to save you at that time. if I were to free the other spirits it will mean another shadow duel for me and the other former signers and also perhaps fighting my father. that I don't want to do

"So should I go back the the reactor and tell them you refuse to fight them?"
I don't want to put anyone in harm's way and miss seeing my family. I wonder if there is another way
"Do want to go to the reactor with me? Perhaps if I focus hard enough, you can see your father too. Then we can convince him there's no point in fighting each other."
perhaps but I know father is always been a fighter. and he wants the other signer dragons as well as they were a part of the system. perhaps they want us to complete what Goodwin was attempting to do. the people that died there wish to be brought back. we need the crimson dragon for that.
"But how are we going to summon the Crimson Dragon if none of you are his Signers anymore? And should we even contact the others?"

there are more to these cards based on what you told me and what Goodwin has. if I am right the cards me and my friends hold contain duel monster spirits in them directly connected to that crimson dragon. and that crimson dragon is a God.

"If the Crimson Dragon was able to bring me back to life, then perhaps it could bring those who perished during Zero Reverse back. I'm contacting the others right now."
At the time that is what I did with the help of the others. and we also know that the power of the earthbound immortals are also focused on that reactor, If this fails it will take our life as well and this time its different then before . this time we are the ones going to summon it and not chosen by it for a soldier of war.

"I texted the others and are awaiting their response. I want to help you all to atone for my sins. And if the Earthbound Gods wants to kill me for turning my back on them, so be it."

stay out of this one kalin you have a life now at that small town go back to it where the people need a hero. I just think they will use you as a vessel
"But I'm the one who can speak to ghosts. You guys might not even be able to speak to your father without my help."
the split energy of the crimson dragon allows that when we were signers Aki has psychic powers , Luna can communicate with duel monster spirits , Jack has the power of burning soul , Leo can generate life. my power was mysterious I can basically focus the energy into the duel runner to almost repreduce any effect that seems fair at the time. it is what allow me to use savior dragon. or axcel synchro
"I see, even though I too am now a Psychic Duelist, I was never a Signer of the Crimson Dragon. If you don't need me, I will take my leave. The only reason I got the powers to see ghosts was after my taste with death itself."

well I can use a hand but be careful we don't know what may happen

A smile appeared on Kalin's face. "You mean it, Yusei? Oh, my phone is ringing."
yes , we were a team back then just like forming a team with the other signers team 5ds is what we went by after you went to that old Western town

Jack answered the phone. "Yusei, Kalin! What do you mean something weird has been happening at the Old Ener-D reactor?!"
it appears that the souls trapped there is unable to rest and will most likely revive the earthbound immortals it was a part of the old system that my father created. and you know the rest of the story regarding the city and the battlefield Goodwin had brought on us.
"What?! They're going to revive the Earthbound Immortals? But how are we going to stop them if we aren't Signers anymore?"
we don't have to be a signer to do this. if there is any chance of bringing peace to those souls I have to try. I believe the power of those signers are in the cards we used back then. if left alone the darkness will leak over to our world this time we are the gatekeepers. or I am and kalin is with me so I am not going in alone.
"We need our dragons to seal the reactor again? Have you contacted the others yet? And why is Kalin with you?"
umm you can say that he took a day off from crash town to come to the city. I had not called the others or drag you all into this but it seems this is not a choice

Kalin added: "I believe I can use my ability to help you all if I come with you. I have the power to speak to ghosts and visited the Old Ener-D reactor myself earlier. I also happened to run into Yusei's father. "

I will most likely need those other dragons

"When are you going to the reactor?"
well you can't stop me , the sooner this gets done the better and if I can invoke my previous power through stardust dragon I probably don't need the other dragons . I too was in that reactor at one point

"I won't let you hog the spotlight, Yusei, cause I'm coming too! Earthbound Immortals are nothing against the true King!"

if you insist then be careful. are you and the others prepared for the worst as the darkness seems to be stronger this time around
Kalin: "Yes, Yusei's father sounded as if it were the end of the world. Let us all go there tomorrow at noon."
and that energy is going amuck only held back by professor fudo

Akiza: "Yusei, how do you feel about having to confront your own father?"
I really don't want to fight him but I know I will have to the darkness is held back by him or maybe he is the cause of the dark energy about to leak over to our world

Crow: "We got your back pal! Like always!"

Leo: "That's right! Team 5D's is unbeatable!"
thanks guys , you herd the plan we meet there

"Right!" shouted everyone.

"Well, if no one has any objections, see you all tomorrow afternoon here," said Kalin.

No objections here , but why all of a sudden this happens . What does everyone think about this odd problem , did you stir something up at the reactor again kalin
"It simply all started when Yusei and I were talking about the Ener-D reactor and how he is working on building a newer one. Then I told him I wanted to visit the old one to gather more information about it. I had a run-in with the tortured souls of the Old Ener-D reactor as well as Yusei's father. He told me none of them can rest unless all the Signer Dragons were used on it."
yusei seems a bit bothered by this.
" I thought those souls already found peace I had no idea they are still there bound to that old reactor now father took it all in to himself. during that duel with z-one he told me that this is the last time he can help me. and now I know what he meant.
but can I really do this right my own family. "

"I don't understand it either. I also thought they found peace when Daedalus Bridge was repaired and Satellite and Neo Domino City were unified."
well Goodwin did say the earthbounds will take the form of anyone even a family member or a close friend . fate can be so cruel sometimes. but what is gone is gone they cannot come back . we are not really signers now.
The other members were shocked at what Yusei said.

"Oh, yeah! Now that you mention it..." muttered Crow.

"Wait, do you mean there's a possibility that this 'Dr. Fudo' I spoke to could be a fake?" asked Kalin.

no he is not a fake , both times he used that ener-d reactor to help me fight. his soul remained in that reactor.

and what Goodwin told us that place is the gate to the netherworld. if I had to guess just like one willingly becomes a dark signer. one can willingly hold it at bay. My guess is father he absorb it and now as a spirit became a dark signer , and at the same time continue to resist it.

sometimes that dark energy if too much can reactivate that reactor and release all the energy within.

the first time when I was fighting the dark signers I fell into that reactor he said my role is not complete and he pushed me out of that netherworld after. that was a battle against Goodwin's brother.

then again against Z-One that time prevented a crash when I was knocked off my duel runner in mid flight that battle was done in the sky over the city.

"The thing I know from experience is one needs to die holding a grudge to become a Dark Signer. How has he been able to resist becoming one?" asked Kalin.

"Another question I have is if we battle and defeat the Earthbound Immortals again, we can finally free his soul, correct?" asked Luna.
well as far as I know he give up his life to save me. From there I think he was able to resist becoming one and absorb it's power at the same time. we also know that reactor has suffered a meltdown that caused the earthbounds to awaken.
but right now he is a empty shell no longer the person we ounce knew..

"How do you think we can free him, then?" asked Leo.

"Perhaps tell him we are like Yusei's second family?" Suggested Akiza.
the only way awaken the crimson dragon again, but this is a long shot

"And how do you suppose we do that? We aren't his Signers anymore!" yelled Jack.
well we still have the cards from when we were. the signer dragons alone will do it. The same thing I told Kalin I will reveal and Luna knows what I am talking about. The cards contain duel monster spirits and these spirits are connected to it. Perhaps in battle only we can still use the powers as we were as signers.
But know this there is no turning back as from here on we will fight in a shadow duel again with our lives on the line. Are we still willing to risk our lives but to duel seriously...

Luna nodded in agreement at Yusei's statement. "I will communicate with the Signer Dragons and see if they are willing to fight again."

"And Akiza and I are both Psychic Duelists. We can use our powers to hold off the minor spirits of the reactor," said Kalin.

" now that this is settled we will begin at the planned time , use this period to prepare yourself "

Everyone nodded and prepared their decks for the upcoming battle ahead. Luna concentrated her powers to enter the Spirit World.
Luna gets taken into a subspace . there ancient fairy dragon takes on a physical form.
as it then speaks
" you come to our world again. What is it you seek ? "
"Ancient Fairy Dragon, the Human World is in trouble yet again from the Earthbound Immortals. Yusei's father told us that we need the power of our dragons to free him and the other victims of Zero Reverse. However, as we are not signers anymore, I don't know how we can do it without the power of the Crimson Dragon."
" you know dear luna that power was never lost remember our promise in the past , my power is inside you trust in your deck and we shall fight as one ounce again. when ever you feel alone or need me I will always be here. that battle beteen us and the immortals is eternal , but ever so often the seal that binds them is weakened perhaps due to some human influence or the new moon. When you need it that power will awaken again for it sleeps in your soul. "

"One of our allies in tomorrow's battle happens to be a former Dark Signer we fought. His name is Kalin Kessler, and he had the Mark of the Giant. How do you feel about him being on our side now?"
he is no longer a dark signer , our war is against them and we will hold true to that.

"What if they try to use him again?"
during a duel a duelist true intentions will be revealed. challenge that former dark signer to a duel if you are unsure

"I understand, Ancient Fairy Dragon. Thank you for your words of wisdom."
remember I am always with you as a friend and as a ally and not just me also the others like myself and your friends.

"I promise we won't let you down."

Meanwhile, back in the Human World, Leo was standing guard but also feeling worried.

Luna is then returned back to her world. while her brother is worried.
" hey Luna what did the spirits have to say "

"Leo, I spoke with Ancient Fairy Dragon. She told me our card spirits' power is always inside of us no matter what."

and you are also concerned about Kalin , you going to test him.

"I'm not sure. I'm worried what the ghosts would do to him since he was a Dark Signer the first time we were here."
" Didnt Goodwin tell us that the dark signer's come from people who willingly become one "
"I think so. But I thought only him and Kalin became one willingly. Not sure about the one we fought, Devack."

" But Luna , seeing how Yusei and Jack has evolved their signer dragons during our battles with the darkness and how my Power tool dragon became Life stream dragon. Have you ever thought maybe there is another side to them like perhaps we can use the power of darkness as well ? "

"Maybe you're right, Leo. The forces of light and darkness cannot exist without the other one and they must be kept in harmony. Not to mention Kalin did say he has the power to see ghosts now. So maybe we can use that to our advantage."

" maybe we can awaken his true power "
"Yes, but we all have to work together in order to do that."

Yusei also been doing some research on his own through books and brings it up to the group during the call.
well in regards to these signer dragons and what Goodwin told me . I will guess that these dragons had been used in rituals in the past in the form of a riding duel before there were duel runners.
there is a civilization in the central or south America. More so the Mayan or Inca tribe carried out turbo duels on horse back. the cards we have now belong to the priests or shamans of this tribe. the people of the stars is what Goodwin called them.

Luna and leo did have a point with that light and darkness. perhaps this is the key to kalin's psychic power and our duel runners. for now let's call this sense. it is mostly something felt when using a D-wheel.

"That's a great observation, Leo. Let's go back home and prepare for the upcoming fight tomorrow."

Meanwhile, the other ex-signers were preparing for the battle. Jack was doing a practice duel with his Red Dragon Archfiend. Crow was doing jogging exercises. And Akiza was practicing her psychic powers.

as for that ritual it's held ounce a year and two priests are chosen by the high priest to duel.
in a way this is used to predict the future for the rest of that year, the ritual serves as a guide.

by recreateing this ritual we may be able to awaken kalin to the true power of it. I am the leader of team 5ds. but is Kalin up to this since we have to play seriously. if so Jack shall be the opponent

Kalin looks a bit worried. "What if I cannot control my new powers? Will I go out of control much in the same way as Akiza?"

you worried about that , you seem to be in full control of that power. when awakened you can make the effects of the cards become reality.
I suppose one could call it shadow sense.
a successful Awakening makes you a signer like the rest of us.

"Shadow Sense, hmm? So that's what this power is called. I'm a Signer? Was it the Crimson Dragon who gave me these powers?"

they are powers that came from the crimson dragon. it was strange really for some reason you are the only one that was under the control of those earthbounds to know what happened. the others that were brought back did not.
but anyway to awaken it. you have to fight one of us like you did as a dark signer. can you fight with that same passion and not hesitate or fear of it.

"Perhaps it's because the others-Carly, Misty, Greigor-did not become Dark Signers willingly like I have. And I promise I will fight with everything I have. I will fight for those who have lost their freedom!"

when you are ready face Jack in a riding duel Kalin.

Kalin then wonders why this has to be done. Yusei explains from his view that this is a test , to recreate the ancient ritual without Goodwin. He will have to face a signer of their chooseing and reveals the name of the said individuals in ancient times 'duel priest' . If Kalin is accepted he will be given their blessing.

"I see. If dueling Jack is the only way to fully awaken my powers, then I accept your offer."

But fail and that power will eat your soul , this is not the signer dragon you had battled against that time when you are a dark signer. If you fail to control it that power will control you. The focus of that ritual is this blank card. It will manifest into the form given by the crimson dragon but its form will not be light but of darkness. The crimson dragon is their master.

Kalin gulped at the words being said. However, he was desperate to learn to control his new-found power as well to use it to help the spirits of the fallen. He glared at the being with determined eyes.

"I have come so far to make up for my past mistakes. I cannot stop now. I accept your challenge even if it kills me."

Yusei sighs and looks at his friend
" It seems you made up your mind , very well then take this card and find Jack to begin the ritual. Just like the ener-d reactor the card responds to our will after the form is revealed the real test begins. One can say that these dragons have a link to the ener-d reactor more so a compoment found within the plantetary particle that my father discovered while researching this form of energy. "

"I wonder how just many dragons serve the Crimson Dragon anyway?"

Other then the six me and my friends hold the others were never discovered.

"The Crimson Dragon is a really mysterious figure."

well it's a god really that defended the civilization that was under it's protection by using the priests that communicate with it. In our time they are known as signers. those people had defended the nation from all threats natural and paranormal.

" and their eternal enemies are the dark signers correct ? How were they chosen in the past. "

" I suspect it be by blood or chosen by the the leaders that answer directly to the king known as a high priest. similar to the legends surrounding Egypt and their shadow games. This civilization should only have two a representation of light and darkness in balance. Under them there are many members with the strongest ones given the signer and the cards of darkness the duel dragons. "

"That is such a bizarre story. But since I was once a Dark Signer myself before, I cannot argue. Now if you excuse me, I must find Jack."

and this is one battle you must win , over the ages as civilization evolved so did these rituals.

Kalin makes a pact that he will win. While Yusei responds that it will not be easy.

"I know. But if it's the only way to awaken my true powers, it's a risk I'm willing to take."

" Jack and I had taken part in a similar ritual to evolve our dragons I suppose in that sense me and Jack will be like similar to those high priests. Anyway I sent the messege to him. After everything we seen up to now this story is not too crazy as we seen a lot already "

"I see. I used to think supernatural forces were a bunch of nonsense. But after the whole Dark Signer incident, nothing is strange anymore. Now we just have to wait for his reply."

A few mins later a call from Jack and his response
" I see so Kalin now wishes to become a signer and in order to do that we have to enter a ritual duel. And Yusei has chosen me to do this rite of passage. For one these rituals are shadow duels according to what we experenced along with what was told to us by Director Goodwin. Thing is is he truely willing to go that far. "

"I understand how dangerous Shadow Duels are Jack. But I must perform the ritual if I am to fully control my powers. Will you help me?"

" ok as long as this is not another death wish or something Yusei went through a great length to get you out of crash town and contacted us when things took a turn for the worse. When this starts you have to see it through to the end for better or worse. The ritual will take place at the nazca lines the same place where I got my red nova dragon "

"Jack, rest assured this isn't a death wish. The Nazca Lines, very well, let's go."

Jack arranges a flight ticket to Peru for himself and Kalin also takeing their duel runners. There he contacts Greiger,that are the descendents of the people of the stars. He then greets Kalin and Jack
" so we meet again , Jack told me you wish for a way to awaken your power of darkness and join the other signers "

Kalin was taken aback at the architecture of the village. "You must be Greiger. My name is Kalin Kessler. It's an honor to meet you."

" This village was rebuilt and the crimson dragon is our god. Jack told me your wish to become a signer. and you have a blank card prepared for the ritual. Let me see the card "

"Yes, that is correct," he said as he handed the large man the blank card.

Greiger takes up the card and goes over to the shrine and places the card as he did torches lit up with a resemblance of a riding duel track

" when you are ready enter that track with your duel runner. but when you do you cannot come out till only one duelist stands. or you are unable to continue then the duel will end. or your duel runner unable to function. the damage in there is real and you will face the darkness inside you. "

Kalin nodded and boarded his duel runner. He Took a deep breath as he turned the engine on. 'Come on, you defeated the darkness inside you once before, and you can do it again,' he thought to himself.

The card then glows and before takeing Kalin's form but cloaked in shadow rideing another D-Wheel. " Come and face me in a duel "

Kalin was shocked at the form the shadow. "You're -my past self. When I was a Dark Signer. No! I can't doubt myself! To must atone for my sins, I must fight them!"

" you are right I am you. Now let the celemony begin "
The darkness then responds and kicks off on the D-Wheel.

Kalin said nothing as he kicked off his runner.

Jack also watches the battle take place remembering his own against red nova to get new powers alongside the local villagers. The darkness draws his cards depth amulet , Infernity beast , Infernity archfiend , Infernity beetle and Infernity guardian.

" I summon Infernity Archfiend and set one card facedown and that ends my turn "

"It's my turn. I play the spell card 'Infernity Launcher' and activate it's effect to send Infernity Destroyer to the GY. I then set a monster and two cards."

" I draw "
Adding Infernity sage to his hand. I summon Infernity sage , now infernity sage tunes with my level 4 archfiend. I synchro summon Infernity doom archfiend. In his hand are the cards Infernity beast , Infernity beetle and Infernity guardian along with a set depth amulet.
" I attack your facedown with Infernity doom archfiend "

Kalin's set card was Infernity Necromancer. "I flip over a set card, Depth Amulet! When you declare an attack, I can discard one card to negate Doom Archfiend's attack! I discard Infernity Beetle!"

" I end my turn "

"I draw. I set one card and use Infernity Launcher to send Infernity Archer to the Graveyard. Now that my hand is empty, Launcher's extra effect to bring back Destroyer and Beetle. I now tune Beetle and Destroyer to Synchro Summon Infernity Doom Dragon. I also use Necromancer's effect to revive Archer.

Now Infernity Doom Dragon, use your effect to destroy Doom Archfiend! Infernal Flame Breath!"

The effect destroys the monster on the field.
" do not forget you are me this battle will show you the power you desire but cannot reach. The power of the signers are not given to just anyone. "

"Power I cannot reach? What do you mean by that?"

" haha you will know when you play out this duel , but fail and you be consumed right here by the ceremony of the dragon "

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"I will never let the darkness consume me again! I attack you directly with Infernity Archer!"

" the thing is this is only fitting since you turned against your friends and willing to become a dark signer . I play depth amulet and send one card in my hand to the graveyard. This negates your attack " and he sends Infernity beast leaving only 2 cards in hand guardian and beetle

"It was because I was young and foolish. I thought I had Satellite under control." Kalin gritted his teeth when his attack failed. "Ugh, I end my turn."

" Draw "
The darkness this time adds monster reborn " one who has did that has done a great sin and now come to me to seek the power of the crimson dragon. This god is no fool , you are foolish to come here and now this power shall be your doom.
I play monster reborn. This card allows me to bring back a monster from my Graveyard come on back doom archfiend. Next I summon the tuner monster Infirnity beetle

Arise from the space between Heaven and Hell... from Purgatory! Void Dragon Ogre Dragon!
This is the power of darkness , the power that you desire but you took it from the earthbounds. My strength will never be yours. Also because doom archfiend is used in a synchro summon of a dark monster void ogre dragon can attack up to two times on your monsters...

Void ogre dragon attack infernity archer "

"No, I want to harness the power of the Crimson Dragon to help Yusei and the others. I'm not the foolish being I once was." He gulped a bit at the Monster Reborn card.

" Then show me you have the power to control the darkness and win , fail and you will be trapped here forever "

I won't let you win! I flip over my trap! Infernity Break!"

The activated trap destroys the card on the field and the dark duelist then ends his turn...

My turn! I draw! I set it and use Necromancer's effect to bring back Destroyer! Now! Attack my monsters!

" Depth amulet effect can stop one of your attacks "
However the attack of remaining monsters brings the duelist life to 0 overwhelming him. The darkness then vanishes in a puff of smoke before takeing the form of the card Void Ogre Dragon one of the signer dragons that draw power from darkness.

Kalin stops his runner and breathes a sigh of relief. "I did it...I overcame the darkness inside of me." He then takes the card and looks in awe at it. "So my Signer Dragon is Void Ogre Dragon?"

The signer dragon then takes form near him " the pact is forged with the crimson dragon , we are now one. But remember this I have a thirst for battle , so it is the will of the duelist that takes control. "

"You can talk to me? Is this something all the Signer Dragons can do?"

" Not all of them just the ones linked to darkness and ancient fairy dragon. or the signer's power that allows them to do so. "

"I see. I shall call you when the time comes. Let's go report to the others."

The dragon then fades away while Jack and Greiger were standing nearby.
" you changed " they then remark so how did that felt to face your past.

"Yes, I emerged victorious and obtained 'Void Ogre Dragon'."

" I felt you were a bit unsure when you stepped into this force field , what matters now is that you got out of it "

"Does this mean I completed the ritual, Greigor?"

" Yes having been able to enter this force field and leaving with your own soul means you have finished this ritual. Many others over the course of history had entered it but only few had returned. This is the final trial for those who wish to become a full fledged duel priest. In this time they are called signers.
The events before were guided by destiny it was fate that the signers and dark signers battle each other at every generation or every 100 or so years. "

"New generation of signers? What about the other signers? Will the Crimson Dragon awaken them again?"

" till they die if they are needed again , those who passed their souls return here. Duelists are chosen by blood , or guided by the gods , there are still the lucky few who join their ranks through other means. We have a tablet that shows all of them "

"I see. Thank you for everything, Greigor. I hope with my new duties as a Signer I can finally help the spirits that haunt Satellite rest in peace."

" If you wish to see them I can show you the crimson dragon's servants "

"Yes, that would be most appreciated."

Greigor then brings a torch to light a mural that is on the wall. The stone carving blazened within it shows a dragon inside the temple. The seal of the crimson dragon arranged in a circle.

" the signers each bear a part of the dragon marks , Head , heart , wings , claw , foot and tail.

As well as the six dragons you know about stardust dragon , red demons dragon , black-winged dragon , Life stream dragon , Black rose dragon , ancient fairy dragon.

Besides them there are four more Dragonecro Nethersoul Dragon , Ascension Sky Dragon , Void Ogre Dragon , Beelze of the Diabolic Dragons.

Those four are rarely summoned by the crimson dragon , and it takes a powerful duelist to control them if not the four dragons will corrupt the mind of the duelist who uses it. "

"I wonder which mark I got?" the man asked as he pulled up his right sleeve. And about the other dragons, has anyone ever been able to obtain them before?"

" those had already been chosen and had been named priests of light in the past those people will bear the mark of the dragon. At this day and age those people are Yusei and his friends. As they were the ones chosen by the light. Though the power has been returned to the crimson dragon if it is ever needed again it will return to them. Light needs and is drawn to a selfless and noble heart. However they also have a dark counterpart.

The power that borrows the power from darkness is linked to souls. By materializing the Solid Vision from Duel Runners or by rideing in ancient times. The power it generates can cause real damage to the opponent in a manner similar to a shadow duel. As for if any of them had been used or summoned before. The truth is it rarely happens and its history had been passed down through oral tradition from elder to child. So much of it had been lost to time. "

"Solid Sense? So in a way, a Signer is a more advanced psychic duelist? My power first materialized when I fought a gang leader in what used to be known as Crash Town. Perhaps that was the first sign that the Crimson Dragon chose me."

" maybe but no one knows for sure , and even more rare is someone to seek power from the crimson dragon "

"I spoke with Yusei's father at the Old Ener-D reactor the other day. I cannot help him move on without the Crimson Dragon's power."

You have its power but think of it this way those Signers are in a way similar to the first responders. If they fail you all will be the last line of defense. The power of the crimson dragon focus is your soul , not the mark of the dragon.
You will also be given the power to sense other signers , and the thoughts of the people near you , as well as the power to make the effects of your cards become a reality outside a duel. This power is known as darkness.
it is tiers above the power a psychic duelist will have.

"That's amazing, yet so difficult to comprehend. Thank you for the information, I will now report back to the others now."

But there will still be those who will try to steal souls. Most of the events concerning duel spirits are not meant for man to comprehend. Those who did are driven mad and is not just some fairytale. You will know duel monster spirits are real.

"Ever since I became a Psychic Duelist, I learned they're power is not to be trifled with. And I'm fully aware of the ones who use their powers for evil, such as the leader of the Arcadia Movement."

we may meet again , it seems like you have something going on in the city . it's time you get back

"Yes thank you for everything. We need to speak with Yusei's father. There is still some unfinished business with him."

There is one thing I will say by comeing here and takeing part of the ceremony of the dragon you are now a soldier of the light , you signers are the ones who protect the world from the evil ones.
On the other hand the Earthbounds draw their power from the darkness inside human hearts. As long as a person has darkness in their hearts Earthbounds will only grow in strength. You should know that better then anyone.

"I understand, Greigor. Yusei helped me see the light again after what the Earthbound Immortals did to me. I hope I can repay that favor."

" its time for you to return home now " Greigor then responds.
Jack then takes hold of his red demons dragon card " so red demons dragon has a darkness counterpart I wonder what that is. as well as to say we are not truely released from the fate that binds us till after we pass on. Anyway I am sure Yusei can make use of this info. "

Kalin waves farewell to the keeper.

"Greiger did tell me our dragon cards are what binds us to the Crimson Dragon."

Kalin and Jack takes the next flight back to the city. " that crimson dragon also binds you to the other signers "

"After my trial, I hope it can be enough to satisfy you."

" No , I made a decision to fight for myself and the people who had helped me Carly had helped me see that. After you were taken by sector security. I was given a choice due to me bearing the mark of the dragon. I did not know security had been holding tabs on me at the time but they wanted to get to me and Yusei. But he will not abandon his friend so Security set me up. They will give me a place in the city but in order for me to do that I have to steal Stardust dragon from him. That time I turned by back on my friends and left the slums I call my home. Yusei did follow me soon after. During that final battle against the earthbounds Rex try to get me to abandon the signers again to join him. That is when I decided to stay with them. This caused the crimson dragon to choose Crow. "

"So that's what happened to you after you left Satellite. I knew Sector Security was corrupted, but I didn't know they would stoop that low.

And I always knew Crow was loyal. The Crimson Dragon chooses its bearers well."

" Goodwin just told me stuff that made it sound like a made up story but got what he wanted. During a tournament title match he got me and Yusei to fight each other at full power. That process summoned the crimson dragon and show us a vision of the future. Satellite was razed by the dark signers. Yusei decided to go back and I was alerted as well due to the mark of the dragon. That was Yusei first shadow duel. I was not able to contact him for a few days. and during that time the Arcadia movement was also razed I found Aki passed out inside. "

"I feel part of the reason you and Yusei fought each other was my fault. If I didn't let power get the best of me, we could have taken on the Earthbound Immortals and Goodwin together."

" After seeing Yusei lose that duel , I wanted to to take vengence of his loss. But i was not able to do anything since i did not have my duel runner at the time. "

Kalin had a look of guilt on his face. "Are you worried I might abuse my powers again?"

" That is not for me to decide , you asked to see the crimson dragon "

"That's true and it answered my call."

" besides I will know if you decide to do something weird and not just me "

"That's fine by me."