Yu-GI-OH! Arc-V: Another Hero

by Harvoc Phantom

Hiraki and Serena are childhood friends and have deflected from Academia after learning its true goals. However, Hiraki has presumably been taken away by them after losing a duel. To save him, the Lancers have to make their way to the Fusion Dimension but this will be no easy task due to the Unifiers of Chaos standing in their way, pursuing the 2 remaining Dimensional girls.

11. Chapter 11

Chapter 11
Fighting for a friend

Kaito ran up the stairs to the rooftop, persuing Junpei as he attempted to escape."Junpei!" Kaito yelled as he went through the door.

"Ah, Kaito. How delightful of you to join me here, where we have more space to kill each other." He raised his hands."Take a look around you." He spun in circles, admiring the smoke from the nearby buildings.

Kaito bit his lower lip."Just get on with the duel already."

"Of course. I suppose you're already used to seeing your home in complete destruction, yes?" He snickered."Well, I'll take the first move if you don't mind." Junpei drew his cards, taking one in the middle."From my hand, I summon Dragunity Pilum in ATK mode!" A green dragon roared as it appeared from behind the building.

Dragunity Pilum Level 4, Wind, Dragon, Tuner, ATK: 1400, DEF: 1000

"Dragunity Pilum's effect activates! When it's Normal or Special Summoned onto the field, I can Special Summon a Wing Beast-type "Dragunity" monster from my hand and equip this card to it! I Special Summon Dragunity Militum from my hand!" Junpei slapped his card on the blade, summoning a humanoid with wings, coated with armor and armed with a sword.

Dragunity Militum Level 4, Wind, Wing Beast, ATK: 1700, DEF: 1200

"Hell is just beginning, Kaito! Because I activate Militum's Special ability! I can Special Summon a Dragunity monster that's in my Spell and Trap Zone! Come back to me, Dragunity Pilum!

Dragunity Pilum flew from behind Militum to its side, flapping its wings proudly.

"Here it comes..." Kaito mumbled to himself.

"Now, I tune my Level 4 Dragunity Militum to my Level 4 Dragunity Pilum!" Dragunity Pilum turned into 4 rings, surrounding Dragunity Militum."Dragons of this ravine unite to a greater force, let your light shine hope across the land! Synchro summon! Come forth! Level 8! Dragunity Knight - Barcha!" A purple dragon emerged from the hotel, making a huge hole on top of the rooftop. It was green with purple limbs and coated in black armor. It also had a mini warrior on top of it.

Dragunity Knight - Barcha Level 8, Wind, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 2000, DEF: 2100

"Synchro Summon..." Kaito gritted his teeth.

"Dragunity Knight - Barcha activates its Special Ability. I can select any number of "Dragunity" monsters in my Graveyard and equip them all to Barcha. For each monster that is equipped, Barcha will gain 300 extra ATK!" Miniature versions of both Dragunity monsters appeared on top of Barcha's head, along with its original rider.

Dragunity Knight - Barcha ATK: 2600

"I set a card face-down. That shall conclude my turn."

"Then I'll take it from here! I draw!" Kaito drew furiously, taking a quick look at the card he drew."I activate the Spell Card, Cipher Sanctuary! It Special Summons two Cipher Tokens on my side of the field in DEF mode!"

Cipher Token (x2) Level 4, Light, Thunder, Token, ATK: 2000, DEF: 0

"Next, I sacrifice both tokens in order to Summon Cipher Caesar!" A light-blue knight manifested itself on the field, holding a shield and a sword.

Cipher Caesar Level 8, Light, Warrior, ATK: 2000, DEF: 2800

"I activate Cipher Caesar's effect! When it's Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon another copy of it from my Deck!"

Cipher Caesar Level 8, Light, Warrior, ATK: 2000, DEF: 2800

"You have 2 level 8s now. Will you finally respond to my calling?" Junpei folded his arms.

"I'll use my both Level 8 Cipher Caesar to build the Overlay Network and XYZ Summon my mightiest monster!" Both Cipher Caesars turn into yellow energy and entered the black vortex in front of Kaito."Galaxy shining in the darkness, embody the demon of revenge and become my servant! XYZ Summon! Descend! Rank 8! Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon!" The giant dragon appeared on the field. shining brightly.

Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon Rank 8, Light, Dragon, XYZ, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500

"Looks like we both are going all out from the start. No...you still have more to go, don't you?" Junpei eyed carefully Kaito's monster, a satisfactory grin on his face.

"It's the end for you! I use one Overlay Unit and activate Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon's monster effect! Cipher Projection!" Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon roared, spreadings its wings to its side, letting its light shine on Dragunity Knight - Barcha."Once per turn, I can take control of one monster my opponent controls with its effect negated until the End Phase!" The light enveloped Barcha completely, taking it to Kaito's side.

"Darn you...!" Junpei cursed under his breath.

"Additionally, Dragunity Knight - Barcha is now treated as a Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon and its ATK become the same!"

Dragunity Knight - Barcha (Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon) ATK: 3000

"Finally, I'll activate the Continuous Spell. Cipher Interfere! Battle! I attack the player directly with Dragunity Knight - Barcha now turned into Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon! When I control 2 "Cipher" monsters, the Continous Spell: Interfere will double the ATK of one of them! I choose my original Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon!"

Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon ATK: 6000

"Are you prepared to repent?!" Kaito asked coldly, raising his hand."Cipher Stream of E-"

"Before that!" Junpei interrupted, raising his voice."I activate my Trap Card, Dragunity Crush!" The card rose up, showing the image of a fallen Dragunity monster, running away from an explosion."With this, every monster in our field is destroyed!"

"What? But why would you..."

"Because Dragunity Crush has another effect." Junpei pointed out."We can each draw cards equal to the number of monsters we Special Summoned on our fields. I Special Summoned 3 times as well as you. So, we shall now draw 3 cards."

"Do as you wish. It won't do you any good when I'm through with you." Kaito drew his cards, taking 2 from his hand and setting them in his Duel Disk."I set 2 cards face-down. Turn end."

"My turn! Draw! I summon Dragunity Brandistock in ATK mode!"

Dragunity Brandistock Level 1, Wind, Dragon, ATK: 600, DEF: 400

"I send this Dragunity monster from my field to the grave in order to Special Summon Dragunity Arma Mystletainn!"

Dragunity Arma Mystletainn Level 6, Wind, Dragon, ATK: 2100, DEF: 1500

"Dragunity Arma Mystletainn's effect activates now." Junpei grinned darkly."When this card is Normal or Special Summoned from my hand, I can select a Dragon-Type "Dragunity" monster in my Graveyard, and equip it to this card. I'll choose Dragunity Brandistock and equip it to Arma Mystletainn!"

Brandistock screeched, flying its way to Mystletainn's head.

"Battle!" Junpei announced.

"Huh? You're not Synchro Summoning?" Kaito wondered aloud.

Junpei waved his hand."See, Dragunity Brandistock's Special Ability lets the monster it's equipped to attack twice per Battle Phase! Go, Dragunity Arma Mystletainn! Attack Kaito directly! Dragon's slash!" Arma Mystletainn flew over to Kaito, reading its sword.

"I activate my Trap Card, Cipher Reflection! When my opponent attacks me directly, I can Special Summon from my Graveyard a Level 8 monster in ATK position! Come back, Caesar!"

Cipher Caesar Level 8, Light, Warrior, ATK: 2000, DEF: 2800

"How pitiful!" Mystletainn cut Caesar in half with a swift motion and flew directly to Kaito, slashing the ground ahead of him. Kaito remained on his feet, merely covering his face from the dust.

Kaito LP: 1800

"You survived that, huh? No less coming from you, trash." Junpei taunted, his lips curling up slightly."I set a card face-down. I'll end it for now."

"My turn! Draw! At this moment, I activate my second Trap Card, Revival of Galaxies!" The trap revealed itself, showing the image of a blue dragon coming out of the earth."When a "Cipher" monster was destroyed by battle in the previous turn, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower "Cipher" monster from my deck in DEF mode! Come out! Cipher Wizard!" A blue mage descended from the sky, holding a book on its hands.

Cipher Wizard Level 4, Light, Spellcaster, ATK: 0, DEF: 1800

"Cipher Wizard's effect lets me send it to the Graveyard and Special Summon a "Cipher" monster from my deck!" A card slid out of Kaito's deck."I Special Summon Cipher Knight!" A knight coated in shiny gold armor spread its golden wings gracefully, holding a blue sword.

Cipher Knight Level 8, Light, Warrior, ATK: 2800, DEF: 2600

"Furthermore, I activate the Equip Spell, Cipher Trident! I'll equip it to Cipher Knight!" Cipher Knight's sword vanished and was replaced by a trident.

Cipher Knight ATK: 3400

"A "Cipher" monster equipped with this card gains 700 ATK! Battle! Cipher Knight, destroy his dragon! Universal Pierce!" Cipher Knight dashed towards Dragunity Arma Mystletainn, extending the trident onto its chest.

Junpei LP: 2700

"You damn mongrel! I activate my Tra-"

"When a monster equipped with Cipher Trident destroys a monster in battle, I can destroy a Spell or Trap card on your field!"

"No way!" Junpei cried out, watching in awe as his card was destroyed.

Kaito took a card from his hand."I'm far from done! I activate the Quick-play Spell, Cipher Rebirth!" Kaito held high up a spell card with the image of Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon flying across the galaxy."I can now Special Summon from my Graveyard a "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" with its effects negated and ATK halved."

Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon ATK: 1500

"I attack the player directly with Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon! Cipher Stream of Eradication!" Obeying Kaito's command, Cipher Dragon fired a powerful blast from its mouth, hitting Junpei directly. Junpei fell on his knees, clenching his side in pain.

Junpei LP: 1200

"I set 1 card face-down, ending my turn," Kaito stated, letting out a sigh of relief.

"To think you'd push me this far..." Junpei chuckled, using his right knee as support to get on his feet again."My turn! Draw!" He spun as he drew, making a complete 360."I summon Dragunity Partisan!"

Dragunity Partisan Level 2, Wind, Dragon, Tuner, ATK: 1200, DEF: 800

"Dragunity Partisan's effect activates this instant! When this card is successfully Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon a "Dragunity" monster from my hand and equip it with Partisan! Arise, Dragunity Dux!"

Dragunity Dux Level 4, Wind, Winged Beast, ATK: 1500, DEF: 1000

"Dragunity Dux can increase its ATK by 200 for each face-up "Dragunity" card I control!"

Dragunity Dux ATK: 1900

"The fun is not over yet, Kaito! I activate the Spell Card, Dragunity Decompression!" Junpei demonstrated his card which consisted of 3 Dragunities and Swordsmen separating in the middle of a forest."When I control a "Dragunity" monster that has a "Dragunity" monster equipped to it, I can Special Summon that equipped monster onto the field!"

Dragunity Partisan Level 2, Wind, Dragon, Tuner, ATK: 1200, DEF: 800

"I tune my Level 2 Dragunity Partisan with my Level 4 Dragunity Dux!" Dragunity Partisan turned into 2 stars as Dragunity Dux turned into 4 rings surrounding it."Shining spear of diamond thunder, howling through resplendent heavens, take form now and tear through the enemy's dreams! Synchro Summon! Come! Dragunity Knight-Vajrayana!"

An orange dragon with green eyes, an emerald on its stomach, and knight on top of its head appeared on the field, roaring with glory.

Dragunity Knight-Vajrayana Level 6, Wind, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 1900, DEF: 1200

Kaito frowned."I know you wouldn't summon something as weak as that if you didn't have a plan in mind."

"You know me so well then." Junpei scoffed."Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana effect lets me target one Level 3 or lower Dragon-Type "Dragunity" monster from my Graveyard and equip it to this card! Naturally, I choose my Level 1 Dragunity Brandistock." Brandistock manifested on the field, attaching itself to Vajrayana's head."Vajrayana's second ability lets me tribute one equip card so it can double its ATK until the end of this turn! Phantasmal Edge"

Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana ATK: 3800

"An ATK of 3800?!" Kaito gasped.

"AND NOW!" Junpei shouted in pride."By banishing the Spell Card, Dragunity Decompression from the game, I can equip a Level 3 or lower "Dragunity" monster to Vajrayana! Come back, my proud dragon, Brandistock!"

"Brandistock..." Kaito's eyes widened at the realization."It can't be! You're..."

"Battle! I attack your Cipher Knight with my Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana! Lightning's Edge!" The knight on top of Vajrayana raised its wand, pointing at Kaito's Cipher Knight. With a chant in an unknown language, a lightning beam was fired at the same time that Vajrayana shot an energy cannon from its mouth, combining with the spell. Cipher Knight tried to block it but was overwhelmed by the incredible force of the attack. Kaito covered his face, positioning his right arm in front of him.

Kaito LP: 1400

"Thanks to Dragunity Brandistock's effect, a monster equipped with it can attack twice per Battle Phase! The best for last! Go, Vajrayana! Lightning's Edge!"

"At this moment, I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Rank-Up-Magic Cipher Shock!"

"What?!"

"I can activate this card during Battle Phase when a monster a "Cipher" Xyz monster I control battles with another monster, it cannot be destroyed by battle and all effects on the field are negated until the end of this turn! Your monster's ATK therefore decrease!"

Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana ATK: 1900

"Bastard!" Junpei growled."Continue the attack on this peasant!"With a swift move, Vajrayana's raider struck Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon's wing with a spell, causing it to roared in pain.

"Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon won't be destroyed in battle!"

"But you'll still take the damage, you worm!"

Kaito LP: 1000

Kaito fell on one knee, threating to lose his balance."After damage calculation, if the targeted monster battled, I can end the Battle Phase and Special Summon from my Extra Deck 1 "Cipher" monster that is one Ran Higher then the Target!" A lightning vortex opened up in front of Kaito, his Cipher Dragon descended inside of it, disappearing from view.

"T-this can't be possible!"

"Rank-Up Xyz Change! A galaxy that is beckoned forth with the zenithal execution of the Universe; become the omnipotent legend that surpasses space-time itself into a drive faster than light! Descend! Rank 9! Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon!" Cipher Dragon dragon emerged from the vortex, wielding two blades on each arm.

Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon Rank 9, Light, Dragon, XYZ, ATK: 3200, DEF: 2800

"You...scum!" Junpei cursed, gritting his teeth.

"Continue with your turn." Kaito simply said.

"I set a card face-down. Turn end." Junpei grimaced.

"Then it's my turn! The final turn! Draw! I use an Overlay Unit in order to Use Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon's Special Ability! I can target a card on the field and destroy it! Howl of Destruction!" Cipher Blade Dragon roared and created a shock-wave which destroyed Vajrayana and Brandistock.

"How did it get like this?!" Junpei inquired, taking a step back."To think you'd be able to reverse the situation like this!"

"Battle! Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon, direct attack him! Double Edge Annihilation Barrage!" Galaxy Eyes twisted its arms in motion, creating two sharp shock-waves from its blades.

"I activate my Trap, Reject Reborn!"

"Huh?"

Junpei cackled."I can end the Battle Phase and Special Summon a Synchro Monster along with a Tuner monster from my Graveyard with their effects negated!"

Dragunity Knight - Barcha Level 8, Wind, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 2000, DEF: 2100

Dragunity Partisan Level 2, Wind, Dragon, Tuner, ATK: 1200, DEF: 800

"No matter." Kaito spat."You have no cards in your hand and your monster's effects are negated thanks to your trap. It's over even if you keep on stalling."

Meanwhile, at the very end of the great hotel, 3 youths were engaging in a duel.

Tatsuyo LP: 2600

Naturia Leo Drake Level 9, Earth, Beast, Synchro, ATK: 3000, DEF: 1800

Naturia Cherries Level 1, Earth, Plant, Tuner, ATK: 200, DEF: 200

Vs.

Allen LP: 1400

Heavy Armored Train Iron Wolf Rank 4, Earth, Machine, XYZ, ATK: 2200, DEF: 2200 (OU x2)

Heavy Armored Train Iron Wolf Rank 4, Earth, Machine, XYZ, ATK: 2200, DEF: 2200 (OU x2)

Sayaka LP: 0

"Hang in there, Sayaka! I'm so close to winning!" Allen reassured her.

"Allen..." Sayaka smiled, believing in her friend.

Tatsuyo shrugged."Close to winning now, aren't we? Listen, Sayaka..."

"Huh?"

Tatsuyo kicked off some dust off the ground, putting his hand behind his head sheepishly."Sayaka...I really want you to come with me and become one of us. I wouldn't dare to think of you as an enemy."

"What the heck are you saying?" Allen demanded.

"Sayaka...the thing is..." His face turned as red as his eyes."It's just that...well...I like you and I'd like to go out with you. Therefore, I want you to come with me and become part of Chaos."

"H-h-huh?!" Sayaka shrieked.

"What the hell are you talking about?!" Allen snapped."No way in hell she'll go with you, right, Sayaka?!"

"That's right!" She replied breathlessly."You're a murder! You've killed tons of people and you ask me to do such thing?!"

"My heart..."He shook his head."No...it isn't your fault."He chuckled with a tone almost inaudible."You just don't comprehend the beauty of chaos, is all."

"You're a freak! I activate Heavy Armored Train Iron Wolf's ability by detaching one of its Overlay Units! I can target my second Heavy Armored Train Iron Wolf and make it attack you directly!"

"Bring it!" Tatsuyo taunted.

The train monsters accelerated on its wheels, driving straight for Tatsuyo who accepted his fate with a smile.

Tatsuyo LP: 400

"That should do it for this turn." Allen said."When Heavy Armored Train Iron Wolf activates its Special Ability, other monsters I control cannot attack this turn. You should give up and leave this place while you can!"

"Oh yeah...?" Tatsuyo replied, holding the top of his deck."It will all depend on this draw!"

"Here goes, Kaito! I shall draw the card that will lead to your demise!" Junpei declared. At the same time, both chaos duelists drew their cards, causing dark shock-waves to spread through their corresponding dueling areas.

"DRAW!" They both shouted."The Spell Card, Chaotic Fusion!" The card showed a black background with a crimson vortex.

"Chaotic..." Allen started.

"Fusion..." Kaito ended.

"What is that?" Sayaka inquired.

"Witness, Kaito, as I summon a monster out of your dimension's boundaries!" Both Dragunity monsters were taken inside the blood-colored vortex by black hands.

"Forgotten entity lost in the darkness, from the depths of chaos and devastation, emerge with the powers of a god! Chaos! Death! Destruction! Grant us the power of divinity and help us recreate the world into our new home! Our Utopia!"

"CHAOS Fusion Summon!" Both Junpei and Tatsuyo exclaimed.

"Descend from the cursed heavens! Level 9! CHAOS Dragunity Knight - Nomaki!" Coming with a burst of black clouds, Dragunity Knight - Nomaki emerged from the vortex. It was completely black and was wearing crimson armor along with 2 horns on each side of its head. Its rider was coated with black armor and a crimson sword.

Dragunity Knight - Nomaki Level 9, Dark, Dragon, Fusion, ATK: 2300, DEF: 2000

"Be born from the very core of this earth! Level 10! CHAOS Naturia Yari!" Everything was now shaking violently. All of a sudden, a giant tree emerged from the concrete and slowly began growing legs and arms.

CHAOS Naturia Yari Level 10, Earth, Rock, Fusion, ATK: 3300, 2900

"Chaotic Fusion has an extra effect. Since my new monster was summoned using a Synchro monster, I can Special Summon from my Grave 2 monsters, 1 being a tuner!"

"Come out Naturia Butterfly and Naturia Marron!"

Naturia Butterfly Level 3, Earth, Insect, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 1200

Naturia Marron Level 3, Earth, Plant, ATK: 1200, DEF: 700

"Be reborn once again my powerful beasts! Dragunity Dux and Dragunity Partisan!"

Dragunity Dux Level 4, Wind, Winged-Beast, ATK: 1500, DEF: 1000

Dragunity Partisan Level 2, Wind, Dragon, Tuner, ATK: 1200, DEF: 800

"With these monsters, I'll Synchro Summon once more!" They both declared.

Dragunity Knight - Gae Bulg Level 6, Wind, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 2000, DEF: 1100

Naturia Barkion Level 6, Earth, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 2500, DEF: 1800

"Hahaha..." Junpei laughed dryly."I activate Dragunity Knight - Nomaki's ability! I can target up to 3 "Dragunity" monsters in my Graveyard and equip them to it! Plus, Gae Bulg will absorb the combined ATK of the monsters it equips! Calling of the Dragon Knights!" With a powerful howl, Dragunity Knight - Barcha, Vajrayana and Arma Mystletainn appeared briefly next to Nomaki before being absorbed by into its body.

CHAOS Dragunity Knight - Nomaki ATK: 8300 (2100+1900+2300+2000)

"An ATK of 8300?!" Kaito cried, taking a few steps back before realizing he was at the edge of the hotel. He took a glance to what was happening down below, realizing that Allen and Sayaka were in a similar situation.

"Battle!" Dragunity Knight - Nomaki surrounded itself with a red aura, taking flight high in the sky. Its two horns drew closer to each other, changing both shape and form, becoming a bigger one."I attack Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon with Dragunity Knight - Nomaki! Javalin of Chaos!" With a loud screeching, Nomaki began descending at high speed, rotating as its aura widened.

"It's time to battle!" Tatsuyo declared, pointing at Allen."I attack your little train with my Naturia Yari! Nature's Wrath!" 2 large vines with thorns came out of Gaistrio's armor, going directly for one Armored Train.

"Not so fast! I activate my Trap Ca-"

"Useless!" Tatsuyo interjected."I activate Narutia Barkion's effect! I can banish 2 cards from my Graveyard to negate and destroy your trap!"

"N-no...way" Allen breathed, his body shaking with fear as he watched his trap being devoured by Naturia Barkion.

"Continue the attack! Both my Naturia beasts, destroy his monsters and his hopes!" Tatsuyo shouted, his monsters obeying his commands.

Both Naturia monsters took a bite out of Allen's trains, treating them like toys until they were destroyed. Dragunity Knight - Nomaki pierced Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon with its horn, instantly destroying it due to the difference in power between them.

"Perish as you're consumed by chaos." Both chaos duelists said monotonously.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggh!" Kaito screamed as he was thrown out of the rooftop by the explosion.

Kaito LP: 0

Winner: Junpei!

"Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Allen crashed into a wall, losing consciousness.

Allen LP: 0

Winner: Tatsuyo!

"Goodbye...Kaito" Junpei said, watching Kaito fall the same way Hart did. However, a black dragon flew below Kaito, catching him on its back."What the hell?!"

Tatsuyo was making his way to a crying Sayaka but stopped at the sight of some green on the ground."Is that a f-"

"Don't look!" A voice said, catching Tatsuyo off guard. Before he could see the source of the voice, a bright flash covered his eyes, blinding him."A flash grenade!" He yelled, falling on his knees.

For a moment, he felt a hand touching his shoulder."Oh, look who it is." Junpei retorted.

"I came here as soon as I could." A deep but powerful voice apologized."Are you alright, Tatsuyo?"

Tatsuyo rubbed his eyes, slowly getting his vision back to normal."Yeah...I'll be fine, Tokomaru."

"At any rate, you're timing is below impeccable" Junpei scowled."That aside, did you see what happen?"

"I did indeed." Tokomaru nodded."I was dueling this boy a minute ago, but he managed to get the best of me and escaped. I assume he's the one who saved your victims."

"Most likely. Damn it...and I really want to talk to Sayaka" Tatsuyo groaned in disappointment.

"You have terrible taste." Junpei frowned, causing Tokomaru to laugh wildly.

"Shut up! I don't want to hear that from you!"

"Calm down, you two." Tokomaru interjected."Let's head back to Academia for now. I heard everyone there is gathering for the next couple of days."

"Is it about the new member?" Junpei inquired.

Tokomaru nodded."That's right. We'll be getting him in a couple of days or so Daisuke said."

"Why wait that long? Why can't he just join us now?" Tatsuyo wondered.

"That I do not know. It is rather strange." Tokomaru rubbed his chin in thought.

"I suppose we'll get them next time." Junpei said as he clenched his fist."Kaito will not escape from his demise ever again. Let us depart."

"Sure." Tokomaru agreed, slapping Tatsuyo's back."How about we get your routine going after we get back to Academia?!"

"I'm looking forward to it!" He said excitedly.

"Can we just go?!" Junpei exclaimed in exasperation, finishing setting his Duel Disk to teleport him back.

With nothing else to say, the Unifiers followed Junpei suit, teleporting themselves back to Academia to where Seiko was waiting for their arrival.

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Sitting on a chair, a girl with green hair was reading a book with a curious expression on her face. Her thoughts were interrupted it by the sound of a door opening behind her.

"Who's there?" She jerked her head.

Her expression softened, as her eyes fell on the lucky boy."Good morning, Rin. Sorry if I startled you there."

"Oh, don't worry about it, Evan." She waved her hand in dismissal."Good morning to you too."

"I brought you breakfast. Although I didn't bring the sleeping pills you asked me for, so I'll be giving you mines."

"Huh? Why not? Is something wrong?" She tilted her head.

"I'm not exactly sure." Evan began to speak as he made his way to Rin's table, where he carefully placed her breakfast in front of her."There's something going on in the laboratories, so there wasn't anyone available to make sleeping pills for you. Don't give it too much thought, I'm sure they'll be ready by next week."

"That's a relief." She said, giving the boy a smile."I wouldn't want to deprive you of your own, after all."

"You're far too kind, Rin. Even more than what I deserve." Evan hugged his arms.

Rin shook her head."You're a kind person, Evan. I couldn't think of mistreating you by any means." She stayed silent for a moment, looking down at the floor.

"Is something wrong, Rin?"

She gulped before turning to Evan."Yugo...and Cody...how are they?"

Evan raised an eyebrow, uncertain of why she was asking this."Well, they're alive and doing great. I assume they're making their way to Academia to see you." He placed a hand on top of Rin's."I did everything I could to keep them alive. The others still question me about that decision but my answer will always be the same...I want you to be happy, Rin. I want to give you happiness and if I have to keep Yugo and Cody alive then so be it. But mark my words, I won't let anything hurt you. I've been even controlling my bad luck when I'm around you so it wouldn't affect you."

"Why..."

"Pardon?"

Rin clutched at her chest."Why are you part of Chaos? You're not a bad person and you obviously don't share the same feelings like your friends, so why?"

Evan stayed completely quiet, looking directly at the girl's eyes. He seemed as if he was in deep thought, staring off into a wall."Why you ask." He hummed for a few seconds."Well, you see, Rin, this may seem a bit hypocritical, but I despise chaos."

"You...despise chaos?" Rin repeated with an incredulous tone.

"That's right. It's a horrendous feeling that makes my blood boil in rage." He said while clenching his fist."But, as horrendous as it is, it's necessary."

"Necessary? I don't follow."

"How do I put this?" He mumbled to himself."Rin, peace, and order don't come simply just because us humans beings want them to magically appear. For true peace to exist, chaos must have existed prior to it. Call it a cause and effect. Let's say there are two rival countries fighting against each other in the cruelty of war. Before those countries realize that they've lost too many people and call a peace treaty, they must overcome chaos and embrace it. Only then, they could finally find true order."

"You don't mean...you mean that in order for peace to exist there must have been chaos before that?"

"That's correct. No matter how much chaos is spread throughout the world, order will eventually prevail!" He babbled, his eyes slowly becoming more distorted by the second."That's why I feel no remorse becoming chaos myself! The true beauty of chaos will shine and die because of us! Isn't that just amazing?!"

Rin put a hand on his shoulder, stopping his speech."Stop."

Suddenly, Evan's vision became blurry and started feeling dizzy."M-my head..." Evan mumbled, taking a few steps back."Why am I...?

"Evan?" Rin tried to reach his hand."Are you okay?"

"Sorry. I'm not feeling so well right now."

"Is that right? Then you should go to bed this instant!"

"I'm fine. Don't worry about it, Rin."

"You're not! You look paler than usual!" She scolded him."Right now, your health is more important than anything else. So go."

"Rin..." For a moment, he thought about giving her a smile, however, that sentiment soon died down as he started directly into her eyes. Evan felt as if she was looking directly into his soul, slowly getting closer to it. With a hasty move, he made his way to the door and grabbed the handle."I'll be back once I'm feeling better. I'll send Tatsuyo over to give you your lunch and dinner."

Rin watched as the boy exited the room, locking the door from the outside."Take care, Evan! I'll be fine...just fine..."

Evan sighed, folding his arms. He could feel sweat pouring down his face."You're perfect...Rin. You're the sweetest angel I've ever met...If only...if only you didn't have that parasite in you..." He shifted his gaze, now glancing at the sky.

---

"So let me get this straight." Cody cleared his voice. He was sitting on a couch next to the one Serena was on, his legs crossed."So you people came from another dimension, right? That's just crazy."

"Crazy is an understatement." Kyle rolled his eyes.

"Come on, Kyle..." Yuya patted Kyle's shoulder."It's true, though. We've come from a dimension different from this one."

Crow turned to Cody."What kind of people did you save?"

Cody just shrugged."Don't know. I was on my way here and then a Duel Chaser went after me."

"Well, I don't really get it. But since you're new in this dimension, you probably don't have a decent place to stay. You can stay here until things calm down.

"Thank you so much!" Yuya exclaimed in happiness.

"Sawatari, can you stay still already?" Kyle called out to a nervous looking Sawatari, who was walking back and forth.

"Shut it, Asayi!" He yelled.

"Cody, right?" Yuya walked next to where Cody was sitting.

"The one and only," Cody said.

"You said you knew where Yuzu was right?! Please, tell me!"

"W-wel..." Cody stuttered, not knowing what to do with Yuya now close to his face.

"Alright, Yuya. Calm down." To Cody's relief, Serena pushed Yuya away from his face."So, what do you know?"

"Not very friendly?"

Meanwhile, the 4 kids were observing as Cody was bombarded with questions by both Serena and Yuya.

"What's their deal? They look different from before." the boy named Taner said.

"I hope big bro Cody doesn't get too flustered by this." The one name Frank added.

Cody managed to get some space between him and the other."Alright! Calm down!"

"But we need to know!" Yuya insisted.

Serena grabbed Cody by his shirt and pulled him closer to her."What are you waiting for? Speak!"

"Y-yes..." Cody hissed. He took out his Duel Disk and dialed a number on face cam, putting it on speaker.

"So what exactly is going on here?" Crow spoke at a minimum level to Kyle.

"Who knows." Kyle whispered back."But we're about to find out."

After a long minute, the person on the line answer."Hello? Cody?"

"Yuzu!" Both Serena and Yuya cried out.

"Yuya! Serena!" Yuzu exclaimed in surprise."It's really you!"

"Yeah." Cody yawned."I just found them surrounded by the power of the law."

"Never mind that." Yuya sweatdropped."Anyways, I'm glad you're okay, Yuzu. We all came here to get you back."

"So that's Yuzu." Kyle noted from the side.

"Don't worry about me. Yugo and Cody have been taking care of me this whole time."

"Is that so?" Serena eyed Cody causing him to shiver.

"Yup. I'm currently helping Yugo clean his room right now, but he needed to go to the restroom. Who else is with you?"

Cody grabbed and placed it on top of a table, making sure everyone in the room was in view."The guy with the orange hair is Crow, my friend, and the kids are Tanner, Frank and Amanda."

Yuya brought Kyle closer to the camera."This is Kyle Asayi. He's a friend we recruited at the Ritual Dimension."

"Ritual Dimension?" Yuzu echoed, tilting her head.

"We're missing a few of our comrades as well." Sawatari butted in."The angel from the Ritual Dimension, Maria, Reiji, Reira, Kurosaki, Dennis, Tsukikage and Gongenzaka."

"Angel...of Ritual?" Both Yuya and Kyle thought.

"Huh? Hiraki isn't with you guys? I thought he was with Serena when we switched our clothes."

Yuzu's question brought everyone to complete silent. Cody and Crow shared looks of confusion while the rest lowered their heads. Yuya cleared his voice, taking a step forward."Yuzu...well..."

"I'll do it." Kyle placed a hand on Yuya's shoulder.

"Kyle..."

Kyle eyed everyone before turning to Yuzu."It's probably the best time to say this due to the others not knowing what happened." He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath."Alright...here we go..."

Kyle told Yuzu and the others everything that had occurred to them before coming to Synchro. The fateful meeting in Ritual, the continuous attacks of the Unifiers of Chaos, the cause of the destruction of his world, and Hiraki being defeated and presumably being taken to Academia as a hostage.

Yuzu covered her mouth in disbelief, tears were not pouring down her face at hearing her friend's demise."No...i-it can't be!" She gasped, realizing how Serena must be feeling right now."Serena, I'm-" She broke into tears before finishing her sentence. Yugo appeared in view out of nowhere and saw how Yuzu had to step out of the room.

"Yuzu!" He yelled."Goddammit..."

"Oi! Yugo, wassup!" Cody pushed the others away.

"Cody? What the hell is going on? I went outside to get some sponges and next thing I know is that Yuzu was sobbing."

"You're Yugo?" Yuya asked, getting the boy's attention.

"You have my face!" He yelled.

"Yup. This guy is the fella Yuzu talked to us about before. And that girl over there is Serena, another girl who looks like Rin."

"Rin!" Yugo exclaimed, bringing the camera closer to his face.

"Back to the matter at hand, where are you guys right now?" Kyle inquired, earning several nods.

"At the orphanage in which Cody and I live in. Why?"

"Cause the police are looking for us, yo!" Cody said."Now, do me a favor and don't get in trouble."

"Shut up!" Yugo argued back."You're not making any sense! What the hell's goin-" Yugo's image changed into static.

"What the hell?! There's not signal!" Cody grabbed his Duel Disk and shook it around violently.

"So that's one problem down," Kyle noted.

"Cody, please!" Yuya pleaded."Take us where Yuzu is!"

"No can do." Cody folded his arms."They're still looking for us. If all of us go now, we'll be an easier target and they'll get the others involved. There are kids in that orphanage and I'm not about to put them in danger."

"Makes sense. So there's no other choice but to look for another alternative." Crow commented.

"So you'd rather just stay hidden like rats?" Serena suddenly spoke out.

"Serena?" Yuya and Kyle both said.

"What was that?!" Crow growled."What are you callings us rats for?!"

"Yeah!" Cody protested."Don't just freaking say whatever you damn please! Please don't hurt me..." He whispered.

"The simple fact that you're not willing to do anything. If you're not going to help, then you're nothing more than a liability."

Kyle got up from his seat."Serena! Please, stop that. Crow is already providing a place for us to stay and we already know that Yuzu is safe thanks to Cody. I think they've done enough for now."

Serena scoffed at that."If that's the case, then we should move on to the other part of the plan."

"Other part?" Yuya raised a brow."What are you talking about?"

"Looking for strong comrades is the main reason we came here. I was thinking about going out and look for some while keeping an eye out for our other missing members."

"I'm going with you. I can't stay forever in a place like this." Sawatari yawned, getting up from a chair.

Sawatari and Serena made their way down the hallway to the door but were met by Kyle, his arms extended to the sides, blocking their path.

"What do you think you're doing, Asayi?" Sawatari questioned.

"Blocking the door. I can't let you guys go."

"And why not?" Serena folded her arms."Is there a problem with us going to look for the others?"

"Well, yeah." Kyle put his a hand on his hip."You heard what they say, we're still being hunted down. If you go out to the streets right now, you'll get caught in no time."

"Do you have a better plan, Kyle?" Serena cocked her head to the side.

"He clearly doesn't." Sawatari raised a fist."Step out of the way, Asayi!"

"Dammit! You guys don't get it!" Kyle spread his arms in exasperation."Look, if you go outside now, the security will target you. If you so happen to come back here while being chased, then you'll be putting the rest of us in danger!"

"Then you're planning to sit here until things calm down outside? Do you even know how long that's going to take?" Cody said, walking up to them."I'd say let them go. I'll go with them if that makes you feel any better."

Kyle activated his Duel Disk, earning several gasps from the others."Sorry. But I can't let you do that. I've been in this situations, I know how to deal with them."

"So you want to duel, eh?" Cody smirked."Fine, then I'll be your opponent."

"No." Serena grabbed Cody by his shoulder, shoving him to the side."I'll do it."

"Hell no! I wanted to due-" Serena gave Cody a mean look, startling him."O-okay! Y-you can do what you want, madam."

"Guys! Please, you can't do this!" Yuya pleaded.

"Let them be, Yuya. The way to settle things faster is with a good duel." Crow said.

Yuya frowned."If you say so..."

"A duel! I want to go see! What about you, Reira?" Amanda turned to Reira who only responded with a nervous shrug.

"They're already outside, guys! Let's hurry up and go!"

---

"The ambiance is rather dense." Cody remarked from the sidelines. Everyone had gathered up to witness the duel between Serena and Kyle. Some were excited, some others were not, including Kyle himself.

"We don't have to do this." Kyle said."There's no reason for us to fight. We're comrades."

"You're the one who wanted this, right?" Serena shot back."Quit your whining and get ready to duel. Let me tell you, I won't be holding back against you. I'll end this as fast as I can."

Kyle gritted his teeth as he took out one deck out of his pockets."I'm not ready for the other one yet, so this'll do." He inserted the Deck in his Duel Disk."I'm all ready!"

"Seems like this will be an interesting duel from what I can tell." Crow thought aloud.

"Hopefully we don't end up regretting doing this," Yuya mumbled to himself, keeping an eye for Reira.

Field Spell: Cross-Over

"DUEL!"

Serena vs. Kyle LP: 4000

'Alright, I can't let my guard down even for a second around her. I better ask to go second if I want to stand a ch-'

"I'll go first!" Serena announced, prompting Kyle's jaw to drop."From my hand, I summon Moonlight Blue Cat in ATK mode!"

Moonlight Blue Cat Level 4, Beast-Warrior, Dark, ATK: 1600, DEF: 1200

"What?!" Kyle was flabbergasted at Serena's unexpected move."But...why?"

"Next up!" Serena continued, ignoring Kyle."I equip it with the Equi Spell, Moonlight Mask!" Blue Cat grabbed a golden mask that appeared on the floor, putting it on."Turn end."

"Why did Serena only play that? It's a strange move for her to make." Yuya rubbed the back of his head.

"Beats me." Cody shrugged."I wonder how Kyle will respond to it. You said they've dueled before, right?"

"Yeah. Though the duel between them wasn't properly finished. If I had to guess, I'd say Kyle knows what's wrong with Serena's plays."

Cody's eyes went from Kyle to Serena, not sure on who to root for."Meh. I doubt they even care."

"My turn! I draw!" Kyle drew his card, not taking his eyes off of Serena.'I know how you must be feeling, Serena.' He thought.'Ever since the thing with Hiraki, you've slowly been falling into despair. I've been there and I know how much it can hurt someone. That's why I have to win this duel and save you!'

His expression grew serious as he took out a card from his hand."When my opponent controls more monsters than I do, I can Normal Summon Arisen Gaia the Fierce Knight from my hand without tribute! Come out, my knight!" A purple horsed coated neighed as it manifested itself on the field, its rider raising its sword triumphantly.

Arisen Gaia the Fierce Knight Level 7, Warrior, Dark, ATK: 2300, DEF: 2100

"Go, Gaia! Attack her Moonlight Blue Cat! Perfect Pierce!"

"Not so fast! I activate Moonlight Mask's effect! When an opponent's monsters attacks the monster equipped with it, I can send it to my Graveyard and add 1 "Moonlight" monster and 1 Polymerization!" She stated, taking said cards from her Deck.

"But I'll still destroy your monster!" Kyle forged on.

"I don't think so! By banishing Moonlight Mask from my Graveyard, I can end the Battle Phase!" With that, Gaia was pushed back by an invisible wall back to Kyle's field.

"Dammit! She already has a Polymerization ready." Kyle cursed."I set 3 cards face-down. That ends my turn."

"About time! Draw! I activate the Spell Card, Polymerization to fuse the Moonlight Blue Cat on my field with the Moonlight Crimson Fox in my hand! With the power of both youth and cunningness, a new being is formed! Float with the moon's gravity to create a new light! Fusion Summon! Come to me! Beautiful beast that dances in the moonlight! Moonlight Cat Dancer"!

Moonlight Cat Dancer Level 7, Dark, Beast-Warrior, Fusion, ATK:2400, DEF:2000

"I take it you're familiar with Crimson Fox's effect, right?" Serena asked in a mocking manner.

Kyle nodded."I do. When it's sent from your hand to the Graveyard by a card effect, you can reduce the ATK of my monsters to 0."

Arisen Gaia the Fierce Knight ATK: 0

"You're not as empty-headed as you seem to be." She smirked."Battle! I attack Gaia the Fierce Knight with Moonlight Cat Dancer!" Cat Dance jumped in the air, dive kicking towards Arisen.

"Shit! I activate my Trap Card, Universal Beginning! I can reveal 3 Warrior-Type monsters from my deck and have my opponent randomly pick 1. If you pick either a "Black Luster Soldier" or a "Gaia the Fierce Knight", I can add them to my hand and send the rest to the Graveyard. But if you pick neither of those, I have to send them to the Graveyard without adding one!"

"You think whatever you're planning will save you?" Serena snorted.

"Of course!" Kyle said with a grin."I'll do anything it takes in order to win this duel!" 3 cards slid out of his deck, holding them in this right hand."Please, pick one."

Serena chuckled dryly."I pick the one to my right."

Kyle smirked condescendingly."The one you picked is none other than my Black Luster Soldier. So now, I have to discard the 2 others cards I drew."

"Even so, the attack is still happening!" Serena continued.

"I still have 2 other set cards and I'll use this one! The Quick-Play Spell, Lance of the Forbidden Warrior! Through its effect, I can equip it to a "Gaia The Fierce Knight" monster and it gains half of the ATK of the monster that attacks it!"

Arisen Gaia the Fierce Knight ATK: 1200

Cat Dancer kicked Arisen right in his face, knocking him off his horse and eventually destroying him.

Kyle LP: 2800

"Damn it..." Kyle cursed as he covered himself from the smoke.

"That was quite the pathetic attempt to shield yourself." Said Serena with a disdainful tone."I set 2 cards face-down. I end my turn."

"I'm still in this! My turn, draw! I now activate the Field Spell, Gateway to Chaos! I'll add a "Black Luster Soldier" ritual monster to my hand!"

"Woah! The sky is all pretty now!" Amanda commented, earning the other kids' opinions.

"Next, I activate the Ritual Spell, Super Soldier Origin! I'll tribute my Level 4 Knight of Light from my hand and my Level 4 Envoy of Chaos from my deck to Ritual Summon!" Both monsters were floating into a black vortex in a three-dimensional space. Once they were absorbed, the portal erupted black energy from it. "One soul shall merge with light! The other soul shall merge with the darkness! Between light and darkness, the gate to chaos is opened! Ritual Summon! The Chaos Soldier descends! Level 8! Black Luster Soldier!"

Black Luster Soldier Level 8, Earth, Warrior, Ritual, ATK:3000, DEF:2500

"Battle! I attack Moonlight Cat Dancer with Black Luster Soldier! Torment of the Beginning!"

"It's too soon to think you have a chance of winning!" Serena interjected."I activate the Trap Card, Moonlight Dance! If a "Moonlight" monster I controlled is attacked, I can change the battle position of your monster and halve its ATK and DEF until the End Phase!"

"No way!" Kyle cried out in shock, watching in slumber as his monster was forced to switch into DEF mode."No choice then. Turn end."

"My move! I draw!" Serena announced, drawing her card and giving Kyle a cocky look.

'I-it can't be...she's stopping every move I make' Kyle took a step back.

"I activate the Spell Card, Fusion Recovery! I can add from my Graveyard 1 Polymerization and a monster that was used for a Fusion Summon! Naturally, I pick my Moonlight Blue Cat!"

"She's already ready for another Fusion Summon." Cody crossed his legs, yawning."I wonder if Kyle has what it takes to survive another strike from Ri- I mean Serena."

"I doubt it." Crow said with a flat expression."Guy has it hard already with only one as it is."

"You're lucky, Kyle. I won't finish you off with Cat Dancer." Serena closed her eyes."Instead, I'll give you a taste of an even stronger monster! I use Polymerization to fuse Cat Dancer on my field with my Moonlight Ballerina in my hand!" A child wearing a pink tutu, long blonde hair and a horn popping out of its head joined hands with Cat Dancer as these were absorbed by a multicolored vortex.

"She's fusing her Fusion monster to Fusion Summon another one?!" Kyle exclaimed in awe.

"The beautiful beast dancing in the moonlight! The elegant beast running in the silver fields! Swirl into a vortex of the moon's gravity and become a new power! Fusion Summon! Come forth, Level 8! Elegant beast dancing in the moonlit wilderness, Moonlight Panther Dancer!"

Moonlight Panther Dancer Level 8, Dark, Beast-Warrior, Fusion, ATK: 2800, DEF: 2500

"Whoa! She's pretty but nothing compared to Cat Dancer!" Cody whistled, earning a smack from Amanda and Crow.

"I activate Moonlight Ballerina's effect! I can draw cards based on the number of Fusion Materials used to summon a Fusion monster this turn! Since I used 2, I'll draw 2 cards from my Deck!" She said as she drew, taking a card out."Next, I summon Moonlight Silvester!" A new moonlight monsters appeared on Serena's field. This one was completely blue, wearing white pajamas and red socks.

Moonlight Silvester Level 2, Dark, Beast-Warrior, ATK: 300, DEF: 1500

"At this moment! I activate the effect of Gateway to Chaos! Every time a monster is sent from the field or hand to the Graveyard, I can place 1 "Spell Counter" per monster! Since you just sent 2, I'll add 2 Spell Counters to my Gateway of Chaos!"

Gateway of Chaos Counters Number: 2

Serena snickered, looking at the bright light above them."By tributing Moonlight Silvester, my Panther Dancer's ATK increased by 500 per each "Moonlight" monster in my Graveyard! I have 4 in total! So Panther's ATK will raise up to 4800!" Moonlight Silvester appeared briefly turning into a sword and was grabbed by Panther Dancer

Moonlight Panther Dancer ATK: 4800

"An ATK 4800?!" Kyle cried out."I-it can't be!"

"You should know that Panther Dancer can attack all of your monsters twice per battle, but they won't be destroyed by the first attack. Battle! I attack Black Luster Soldier with Moonlight Panther Dancer!" Panther Dancer rose her sword, charging straight for Black Luster Soldier."

"I can't let you do that, Serena! I activate my trap, Super Soldier Rebirth! I can send my Black Luster Soldier to the Graveyard to Special Summon a "Black Luster Soldier" from my hand with a different name ignoring its Summoning conditions! Destroyed and created by chaos itself! Come forth, Level 8! Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier!" Black Luster Soldier's armor changed drastically as well as the weapons he was holding.

Gateway of Chaos Counter Number: 3

Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier Level 8, Earth, Warrior, Ritual, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500

"How is that useful? He just summoned a monster similar he had before!" Cody wondered.

Yuya shook his head and smiled."I know he has a plan. He's part of the Militia, after all."

"What a poor way of attempting to save yourself!" Panther Dancer swung her sword once at Super Soldier, cutting his armor in half.

Gateway of Chaos Counter Number: 4

"Ugh!" Kyle fell on his knees.

Kyle LP: 1000

"This will finish you! Go, Panther Dancer! Eradicate the remaining of his LP!"

Yuya put his hands around his mouth."Kyle! Use an Action Card!"

Kyle heard Yuya's advice, not wasting time to rush and jump on a platform where he found an Action Card."Sorry to disappoint, Serena! Put I activate the Action Card, Damage Banish! I can reduce the Battle Damage to 0!" Panther Dancer swung her sword one more time, this time aiming for Super Soldier's neck, destroying him. Kyle was sent flying due to the explosion but managed to land on his feet.

"At this moment, I activate Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier's effect! When it's destroyed by battle or a card effect, I can Special Summon a "Gaia the Fierce Knight" from my Deck! I summon Charging Gaia The Fierce Knight in DEF mode!"

Gai The Fierce Knight Level 7, Light, Warrior, ATK: 2300, DEF: 2100

"Panther Dancer's effect activates! When it destroys a monster in battle, it gains 200 ATK until the End Phase! And since there's another monster on the field, Panther Dancer attacks again!" Panther Dancer attacked Gaia 2 times before she managed to destroy the warrior.

Gateway of Chaos Counter Number: 5

Kyle sighed in relief, noticing he was shaking."Man...that was close. I haven't been pushed this far since...no...I shouldn't think about that."

"Damn Asayi!" Sawatari moved his hands angrily in the air."He keeps saving himself no matter what Serena throws at him."

"Yeah but his luck is already running low." Cody rolled his eyes in boredom.

"You did great but you won't be so lucky next end." Serena declared.

Moonlight Panther Dancer ATK: 4800

"Serena...you know I can't lose this duel. I won't let it end like this!"

Serena frowned at Kyle's sudden declaration."What are you talking about? There's no way you can win this duel. I thought I made that clear back in your dimension."

"It's not that!" Kyle shouted."I know how you're feeling, Serena. The pain you must feel right now."

"What could you know?!" Serena snapped."How could you possibly know how I feel?! You know nothing at all!"

"I do!" Kyle snapped back."I lost a dear friend once already and it destroyed me! I've been there, believe me. So I do have some idea of the pain you must be feeling. Not only did you realize Academia's true intentions but you also lost your best friend." A tear ran down on Kyle's face."At least...you weren't there to see Hiraki's demise...but I was there to see my friend get killed by Yu...and I couldn't do anything about it..."

Serena stayed silent, deeply analyzing each word that came out of Kyle's mouth.

"But Hiraki may still be alive! There's still hope for you, Serena! I draw!" Kyle's eyes widened at the glance of the card he drew."First off, I'll activate the Spell Card, Pot of Greed to draw 2 extra cards from my Deck!" Kyle proceeded to draw his cards."From the Grave, I activate Super Soldier Rebirth's second effect! By banishing it from the Graveyard, I can add a "Black Luster Soldier" monster from my Grave to my hand! I choose Super Soldier!"

"What are you plotting?" Serena asked.

"You'll see." Kyle responded with a smirk."Furthermore, I activate the Spell Card, Show of Attribute! Due to its effect, I can change the attribute of a monster in my Graveyard. I target my Black Luster Soldier and make it a Light-Type!"

"Huh? He's changing the attribute of a monster in his Graveyard?" Crow asked in confusion.

"I now have 2 Dark-Type monsters and 2 Light-Type monsters in my Graveyard. The conditions have been met. I banish my Envoy of Chaos, Arisen Gaia The Fierce Knight, my Black Luster Soldier, now treated as a Light monster, and my Knight of Light in order to Special Summon Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Evening Twilight!"

All of Kyle's monsters combined into a light being which slowly started taking the shape of a warrior with golden armor. The warrior let out a tremendous amount of light as it slowly began to descend to the ground.

Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Chaos Twilight Level 8, Dark/Light, Warrior, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500

"Wh-what is that...power?!" Serena gasped.

"While Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Chaos Twilight is face-up on the field, he's treated as both Light and Dark attribute! And based on the type of monsters I banished in order to Special Summon him, I can activate his effects. Since I banished 2 Dark and Light monsters, I can use both of his effects, starting with the first one! Beginning of Light!" Black Luster Soldier rose his sword in the air, creating incredibly bright light that disintegrated Panther Dancer.

"What?! What did you do to Panther Dancer?!" Serena cried.

"That was the light effect of Black Luster Soldier." Kyle explained."It lets me send a monster on my opponent's field to the Graveyard. Now, I'll use the other one! Envoy of Darkness!" Again, Black Luster Soldier's sword created a beam of light which hit one of Serena's cards in her hand, making it disappear."This effect lets me banish a card in my opponent's hand until your End Phase. However, I cannot conduct my Battle Phase once I used these effects. I end my turn here."

Serena lowered her head, her hair covering her eyes."You think... I don't know that?"

"Serena..." Kyle said with concern in his voice.

"But that's why I have to hurry up and go after him!" She yelled."I can't waste anymore more time sitting here doing nothing! As soon as we find the others and gather allies, the sooner we can save Hiraki!" She wiped the tears that were coming down her face."That's why...I have to beat you and move you out of my way! My turn! I draw!" Serena drew with all the anger she could muster."I set the Scale 1 Moonlight Wolf on my Pendulum Scale!"

Yuya's heart skipped a beat."D-did she just say Pendulum Scale?!"

"Serena has quite the taste." Sawatari mused

"No way...you have Pendulum cards?" Kyle breathed.

"I activate Moonlight Wolf's Pendulum Effect!" Serena declared."Once per turn, I can Fusion Summon one "Moonlight" monster by banishing monsters listed on it from my field or Graveyard! I banish Cat Dancer, Panther Dancer, and Ballerina in order to Fusion Summon!" Serena's monster appeared behind her holding hands as they entered a multi-colored vortex."Elegant Beast dancing on the moonlit wilderness! The beast lurking in jet-black darkness! The sweet dancer who lies under the shadow of the moon! Swirl in a vortex of the moon's gravity and become a new power! Fusion Summon! Come forth, Level 10! The king of beasts dancing atop the summit of the moonlight wilderness, Moonlight Leo Dancer!"

Moonlight Leo Dancer Level 10, Dark, Beast-Warrior, Fusion, ATK: 3500, DEF: 3000

"Now that's erotic!" Cody covered his bleeding nose."Kids, you can't see this! Go back inside!"

The kids protested at Cody's sudden order and jumped on top of him."Seriously Cody?" Crow sighed.

"That's..." Kyle hissed.'She was able to summon something like this...she's been playing me this whole time...'

"At this moment, I activate my Trap Card, Moonlight's Extra Tip! This lets me Special Summon a "Moonlight" monster from my hand! Come on out, Moonlight Blue Cat!"

Moonlight Blue Cat Level 4, Beast-Warrior, Dark, ATK: 1600, DEF: 1200

"When Blue Cat is Special Summon, I can double the ATK of one "Moonlight" monster until the end of my turn! I target Moonlight Leo Dancer!"

Moonlight Leo Dance ATK: 7000

"A-an attack of..." Kyle started.

"7000!" Cody continued.

"Kyle!" Yuya called out to his friend.

"Battle! Moonlight Leo Dancer, destroy Black Luster Soldier! Royal Moon Edge!" Leo Dancer dashed towards Black Luster Soldier who counterattacked with his sword. Ultimately, Black Luster Soldier was no match for Leo Dancer and was destroyed. The shock-wave sent Kyle flying, landing hard on the floor.

Kyle LP: 0

Winner: Serena!

"Kyle!" Yuya rushed over to his friend. He knelt down, examining him to check on any injuries."Kyle, are you okay?!" He shifted his gaze to Serena, who was now walking the opposite way."Why would you do this?! He was just trying to help you!"

"If by helping you mean slowing us down, then he did a terrible job at it." She said coldly."Let's go."

"I better follow her. Wanna come too, Shingo?" Cody asked.

"You bet I do." Sawatari responded with a grin."See you guys later." Both boys rushed over to Serena, each walking on her sides.

Crow and Yuya both helped Kyle get back on his feet, wrapping his arms around their shoulders."Guys, go inside." Crow commanded.

"Hi-"

"Huh?" Yuya heard a faint whisper, knowing perfectly well who it belonged to."Kyle?"

"H-Hiraki...I'm sorry...I couldn't stop her..."

---

New Cards:

Cipher Sanctuary

Spell Card

Special Summon 2 "Cipher Tokens" (Cipher Token (x2) Level 4, Light, Thunder, Token, ATK: 2000, DEF: 0) in DEF position. These tokens cannot attack or be used as Synchro Material Monsters. You cannot Summon other monsters the turn you activate this card except for Light Monsters.

Cipher Trident

Equip Spell

Equip it to a "Cipher" monster. That monster gains 700 ATK. When a monster equipped with this card destroys an opponent's monster, target 1 Spell/Trap card on your opponent's side of the field and destroy it.

Galaxy Rebirth

Quick-Play Spell

"Target 1 "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" in your Graveyard and Special Summon it in with its effects negated and halved its ATK.

Dragunity Decompression

Spell Card

Special Summon a "Dragunity" monster that's equipped to another "Dragunity" monster on your field.

Chaotic Fusion

Spell Card

Fusion Summon 1 "CHAOS" Fusion Monster using monsters on your field or hand listed on it from your Extra Deck. You can use the following effects based on the type of Fusion Materials used for the Fusion Summon. Synchro: Special Summon 2 monsters from your Graveyard, 1 being a "Tuner". XYZ: Special Summon 2 monsters with the same Level from your Graveyard. Pendulum: Target 2 "Pendulum" monsters with different Scales from your Graveyard and add them to your Pendulum Zones. Ritual: Add 1 Ritual Spell and Monster from your Graveyard to your hand. Fusion: Add 1 "Fusion" card from your Graveyard to your hand. Also, Special Summon 2 monsters from your Graveyard.

Moonlight Mask

Equip Spell

Equip it to a "Moonlight" monster you control. When the monster equipped with this card is targeted for an attack, send this card to the Graveyard and add 1 Polymerization and "Moonlight" monster from your Deck to your hand. Banish this card the moment a monster attacks a "Moonlight" monster and end the Battle Phase. This effect can only be used once per Duel.

Lance of the Forbidden Warrior

Quick-Play Spell

When a Warrior-Type monster is targeted for an attack, target that monster and it gains half of the attacking monster's ATK until the End Phase.

Show of Attribute

Spell Card

Target 1 monster in your graveyard and change its attribute until the end of this turn.

Dragunity Crush

Counter Trap

Destroy all Special Summoned monsters on the field and if so, all plays draw equal to the number of times they Special Summoned.

Cipher Reflection

Trap Card

When your opponent attacks you directly, Special Summoned a Level 8 or Lower "Cipher" monster in ATK mode.

Revival of Galaxies

Trap Card

You can only activate this card when a "Cipher" monster was destroyed during the previous turn. Special Summon a Level 4 or lower "Cipher" monster from your deck in DEF mode.

Moonlight's Extra Tip

Trap Card

When you successfully Fusion Summon a "Moonlight" monster from your Extra Deck, Special Summon a "Moonlight" monster from your hand.

CHAOS Dragunity Knight - Nomaki

Dark/Dragon/Fusion/Effect

ATK: 2300, DEF: 2000, LV: 9

1 Level 8 or Higher "Dragunity" Synchro Monster + 1 "Dragunity" monster.

Monster Effect: Can only be Fusion Summoned with "Chaotic Fusion". When this card is Fusion Summon, immediately target up to 3 "Dragunity" monsters in your Graveyard and equip them to this card. This card gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of the monsters equipped to it.

CHAOS Naturia Yari

Earth/Rock/Fusion/Effect

ATK: 3300, DEF: 2900, LV: 10

1 Level 9 "Naturia" Synchro Monster + 1 "Naturia" Monster.

Monster Effect: Can only be Fusion Summoned with "Chaotic Fusion". Once per turn, during either player's turn, when a Spell/Trap card or a Monster Effect is activated on your opponent's side of the field, negate it and if you do your opponent discards a random card from their hand.

Cipher Knight

Light/Warrior/Effect

ATK: 2800, DEF: 2600, LV: 8

Monster Effect: If you control a "Cipher" monster, you can Normal Summon this card without Tributing but its ATK are reduced by 1000 until the end of this turn.

Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Chaos Twilight

Light-Dark/Warrior/Effect

ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500, LV: 8

Monster Effect: Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing all LIGHT monsters or all DARK monsters from your Graveyard, while you have an equal number of each in your Graveyard, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. While face-up on the field, this card is also LIGHT-Attribute. When this card is Special Summoned: You can activate the appropriate effect, based on the Attribute of the monsters banished for the Special Summon. You cannot conduct your Battle Phase the turn you activate this effect. ● LIGHT: Target 1 monster on the field; send it to the Graveyard ● DARK: Banish 1 random card from your opponent's hand face-down, until your opponent's End Phase.

Cipher Wizard

Light/Spellcaster/Effect

ATK: 0, DEF: 1800, LV: 4

Monster Effect: Once per turn: You can increase this card's Level by 4 until the End Phase. You can Tribute this card, Special Summon a "Cipher" card from your deck, except "Cipher Wizard".

Knight of Light

Light/Warrior/Effect

ATK: 1700, DEF: 1200, LV: 4

Monster Effect: When this card is Normal Summoned, add 1 Equip Spell Card from your Deck to your hand.

Moonlight Silvester

Dark/Beast-Warrior/Effect

ATK: 300, DEF: 1500, LV: 2

Monster Effect: When this card is Tributed, target 1 "Moonlight" monster you control and increase its ATK by 500 for each "Moonlight" monster in your Graveyard.

Moonlight Ballerina

Dark/Beast-Warrior/Effect

ATK: 1500, DEF: 1300, LV: 4

Monster Effect: If this card is used as a Fusion Material for a "Moonlight" Fusion Monster, draw cards equal to the amount of Fusion Materials used during this turn.

Sorry if this chapter took too long, I had some internet connection problems so it took me a while before having everything set up. Anyways, hopefully you guys enjoyed this chapter and as always, don't forget to comment and like. If you have any ideas or any sort of advice about the story, characters, deck, etc, feel free to pm me any time.