"Hello one and all to the finals of the Buddyfighter Aces Tournament! While Tag will focus on Ranma and Arthur vs Yuga and Francisca...we however will focus on the awesomeness that is David Ishihara vs Kabuki!" Magenta Voice said.

"We had this battle before, but we never got the chance to finish it. I can't exactly be satisfied walking away from this tournament without it having a proper conclusion." David said. "Not only that, but this is my final battle with Sol and Luna. I will fight for their sakes as well!"

"Wearing this mask means I bring up my past, but this battle will show that I will also put the past behind me." Kabuki said putting her mask on. "Now then, let's settle our fight once and for all."

"Players! Luminize your decks!" Magenta Voice said.

(Cue- Last War- Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires)

"The Oni rise again! We will bring about your swift and silent end! Luminize! Oni Assassination Troop!" Kabuki said.

"In the darkest lands from the depths of the abyss, a ray of light cuts through the darkness and shines on a new future! Lumenize, Shining Will!" David said.

"Raise the flag!" they said.

"Katana World!" Kabuki said.

"Magic World!" David said.

"Red Lady Oni, Kureha!" Kabuki said.

"Black Demon Swordsman, Jace Aldis!" David said.

"David has the first move!" Magenta Voice said.

"Alright then. I draw! Charge and Draw!" David said. "I'll start things off by calling Magical Secretary, Genjuro Saki! Now, attack!"

10-8

"That's all for now." David said.

"It's my turn." Kabuki said. "Draw! Charge and draw! I start by calling Yatsuka Fiend, Tsuchigumo to the center, then call White Fiend, Kid Toraguma to the left! Then I pay one gauge and life and equip Dark Arms, Blaze Flower -Purple Blade-" Kabuki said.

8-7

"But I am not finished. I now set the spell! Oni Castle of Contraptions! All Oni Assassins on my field gain 2,000 power." Kabuki said. "Now the attack phase! Tsuchigumo! Attack Genjuro Saki!" she said as Tsuchigumo slayed Genjuro Saki! "Double attack! Attack the fighter!"

10-9

"Kid Toraguma! Attack the fighter as well!" Kabuki said.

9-8

"Now...the spinning blades of your doom!" Kabuki said spinning her umbrella towards David.

"I cast! Quick Summon! This card allows me to call a monster from my hand and you're forced to attack it instead. Such as Magic Power Researcher, Ren Kogasaki!" David said.

The umbrella then sliced apart Ren Kogasaki.

"I end my turn." Kabuki said.

"Now then, it's my turn! I draw! Charge and Draw!" David said. "I pay two gauge to call Dragowizard, Tempest Wing!"

"There it is! That's what we were waiting to see!" Tapu Lele said.

"And get this. By sending one Wizard from my hand to the drop zone, I get to send one of your monsters to your gauge." David said. " And I think I'll go with Tsuchigumo!"

Tsuchigumo was then removed from the field.

"Move! I move Toraguma to the center!" Kabuki said.

"I was hoping for that. That's why I'll call Great Warlock's Disciple, Zeesica on both the left and right!" David said. "Now, Zessicas! Show them the meaning of Double Trouble by taking out Toraguma!"

"You've activated it! Ambush! I Buddycall Red Lady Oni, Kureha to the center! With her effect, since she was called using Ambush, I put one card from my hand face down into her soul." Kabuki said.

7-8

"Too bad she doesn't have enough defense." David said as Kureha was destroyed. "Now, Tempest Wing. Move in for your attack!"

"You fell for it! I activate the card I had in Kureha's soul! Apex of Ambush!" Kabuki said. "Normally this destroys a size one or less monster. But when dropped from the soul of an Oni Assassin via destruction...I can destroy one size 2 or less monster! But since Tempest Wing is size 3...I choose to destroy the Zessica on the right!"

8-6

"And since Tempest Wing has Double Attack, he attacks again!" David said.

6-4

"I end my turn." David said.

"Ah, now I see what he's doing now." Leopardmon said. "He's using attacks that would hit regardless of whether she uses Ambush or not. The two Zessicas have a combined power of 4000, which allowed them to overpower Kureha's defense. And since Tempest Wing is size 3, Kabuki can't use her soul cards to stop his attack. He really has thought all of this through."

"It is now my turn! Draw! Charge and draw! Hmm...this might do it. I call Pale Yellow Fiend, Kid Hoshiguma to the center and place a hand card face down into its soul. Now the attack! Kid Hoshiguma attack Tempest Wing!" Kabuki said as Kid Hoshiguma slayed Tempest Wing. "Now I attack the fighter!" Kabuki said.

"I cast! Dragon Spell, Hiding Bomber! I can use this card to either return a monster with 5,000 or less defense to your hand or destroy it." David said. "And I choose to send Kid Hoshiguma to your hand."

"Damn, my trap won't work now." Kabuki said as she hit David.

8-7

"I end my turn." Kabuki said.

"Whew. This is getting intense. But… There's no turning back now! I draw! Charge and draw!" David said. "Now, it's time I call the ladies of honor! Messenger of Sunlight, Sol and Messenger of Moonlight, Luna! Now, Zessica! Attack!"

"(Seems in the end….I would have failed my assassination job back then.)" Kabuki thought. "(Though...I am not too upset by this.)"

4-3

"Ready for one last attack, Luna?" Sol asked.

"Ready as always, Sol!" Luna said.

"My progress in this tournament was in your honor. It's only fitting that you'll be the ones to deal the final blow." David said. "Now, Link Attack!"

3-0

Game over, Kabuki! Winner: David Ishihara!

"David Ishihara takes it!" Magenta said as the crowd burst into applause.

"And just in time too. Look what's going on in the tag finals!" Hope said not seeing footage. "Huh?"

"Yeah, we don't get footage from that tournament here." Magenta Voice said.

"Hey, do you guys here something?" Moltar asked as the sound of rushing wind was heard. "Hey! Wait up!"

In the other arena…

"The time is right! Final Phase!" Francisca said.

"She's using an impact?" Arthur said.

(Cue- Ultra Ability- Kirby's Return to Dreamland)

Francisca held up her Soma Sword. "This strike...shall determine the fate of the world!" she said as she leaped to the air. "Take this!" she shouted as she charged at Arthur.

"Well done." Arthur said as the attack landed, winning her the match. "You did well." he said as an F mark was shown on his left cheek.

4-0

Game over, Arthur! Winner: Francisca!

"He really is…" Nancy said.

"That mark… Are you really…?" Francisca started.

"So...she told you who I really was." Arthur said. "Yes...it is true. I am Artemis Coronus Flux...but that is a name I have abandoned."

"Nancy told me you died in a cave in. How did you get out?" Francisca asked.

"I didn't die. When the cave collapsed, I fell into an underground river and was carried far away. When I awoke, I was alone in the wilderness. It was there I learned how it meant to be abandoned and lost. I bare no ill will towards my family but I cannot bring myself to forgive them or the worlds for the people they abandoned. Alone, frightened, weak. That was when it came to me….to create a group that will never be lost or forgotten by anyone. The Lost Thieves." Arthur said.

"Abandoned? They thought you were dead, dude!" ZS said.

"The circumstances do not matter. I have no intention of returning to that family." Arthur said. "Now…I will take my leave. And don't worry about the prize. It's already been delivered." he said vanishing from sight.

"Until we meet again, Artemis… Yuga, you know what to do." Francisca said.

"Already on it! Time to finish this! I cast! Deity's Creation! Deity Gargantua Flare Fang Punisher!" Yuga said using the impact to finish off Destroyer.

Game over, Ranma! Winner: Yuga Mikado!

"I… I can't believe it… I… We lost." Ranma said.

"Ranma, I can see you and Destroyer have shared a genuine connection. However, you lost because you allowed envy and ambition to cloud your judgment." Francisca said.

"I… I just wanted Yuga to be friends with me again. I thought he forgot about me because Buddyfight made him make so many friends. That's why if Destroyer erased his memories, it could happen but…" Ranma said smiling. "There's nothing that gets in the way of our friendship, not even Buddyfight. I was glad to have that match." he said as Destroyer flew off.

"Where is he going?" Ace asked.

"Back to that hideout I assume." Yusuke said.

"Should we follow?" Zan asked.

"Nah. Let him go." Noir said.

"But he's dangerous! Mime even said…" Erica started.

"We know what he said." Ichiro said. "But something tells me he'll change his mind. He doesn't know it yet, but...he and Ranma are truly each other's buddies."

"Garga for Yuga, Destroyer for Ranma." Peni nodded.

"Well said. Now come on. Let's see what kind of help Artemis left us." Francisca said.

Back on the Galaxy King…

"Hmm. Looks like a pair of map coordinates. For a temple in China." Tails said.

"That place? I think we know what that means." David said.

"Someplace that can cause a redux. The exorcist must live inside the temple." Sunset said.

"Then that is where we will go." Reflet said.

"Yeah. Time for a little road trip." Hope said.

And so, the heroes departed to unseal the Youseiken Scroll. Friendships mended, and an Era of Aces witnessed.

But the flame of Buddyfight will never die out. It will spread beyond Cho-Tokyo and sweep the masses. Creatures and people from all over the universes have started to play this game. And it all started with a spark.

Could you be the next one to play Buddyfight?

(Cue- Let's Go!)

Hey, now let's go!

It's you and me together. Here we go!

We are aces, yes! Let's Buddyfight!

Ah, what are we to do? A new day has come!

Don't think about it, you gotta just keep on moving along.

I got all my friends, and I have a rival

That will keep me busy for a long time.

Bumping into someone just might be destiny.

What you waiting for? You gotta go!

Full speed ahead! (Full speed ahead!)

I think I found something new,

I'm ready to let go! (Start!)

Go! (Start!)

Don't hold back and just go! (Go!)

Yes I have a dream, Yes I have a dream

If you're with me, I can do anything!

Reach for the sky, Yeah, one more try,

Let's take it higher!

Keep on going, 'til we make it there.

I know that we can be, we can be the one!

I know I feel it coming true (Forever dreaming with you)

To my victory!

Aces, here we go! Let's Buddyfight!

The adventure continues...