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I would like to apologize for posting this chapter up late...also I have noticed that none of my main reviewers are reviewing anymore. :(

I am trying my best to post these chapters up as fast as I can. I can't balance school and this anymore. Thankfully the story is almost done. Enjoy! :)

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's: Signer's Calling

Chapter 10: Unexpected Truth

The flames around Yusei seemed to be fighting against each other as they grew more vicious. Akiza, as she saw the flames, felt as if she was losing everything in that flame – Her strength, her will, even her love. She began to feel her life was empty once again.

Jack and Crow were suddenly saddened by what happened. Jack even began to tear up. Crow, as he looked at the flames with anguish, noticed something that made him feel much joy.

"The flames are fading, guys!" Said Crow, sounding excited. As Akiza saw them disappear, all she had in her heart was fear. "please be safe." she thought as a tear fell from her eye.

Xile, on seeing the flames vanishing, felt frustrated. He looked at the signer marks he had obtained and suddenly realized what had happened. A smile came to his face, "This will be interesting." he said, sounding as if he anticipated it.

Eventually the flames disappeared and Yusei was seen still riding, but had a lot of injuries. His Nitro Warrior was still on the field as well, but it seemed as if both Yusei's and Nitro Warrior's energy were

taken away from them by the attack.

"Wh-What just happened?" asked Yusei, sounding weak.

"It seems that your will is too strong for me to destroy that easily." said Xile, sounding both disappointed and curious. As he drew his card, both speed counters went up to 5. "also since my Carbon attacked the turn it was summoned, you only take half the damage, and your monster is not destroyed."

(Yusei: 1200 → 600)

Xile looked at his card and was disappointed. "Unfortunately, because I attacked you the moment I summoned Carbon Dragon, I have to end my turn immediately and discard my entire hand to the graveyard." Said Xile as he sent the cards in his hand to the grave.

Yusei placed his hand on his deck, but before he drew, he noticed something that terrified him. Dark energy surrounded Xile along with Carbon Dragon reacting to the signer marks present with him already. Yusei was now confused.

"What's going on?" Yusei asked.

"My Carbon Dragon's second special ability." said Xile, laughing, "Now that I sent all the cards from my hand, I now gain 800 life points for each card I sent to the grave...And I sent 5." Xile burst with laughter as the shadows increased his strength.

(Xile: 400 → 4400)

Yusei could not believe what was happening. "how can I stop him now?" thought Yusei. That was the only thought in his mind all of a sudden.

"And now for my Carbon Dragon's third special ability." continued Xile. "My monster can no longer be destroyed by battle, unless you have a monster whose attack points are equal or more than my life points."

Crow, Jack, Yusei and Akiza were suddenly terrified. Akiza's anguish became too much for her to handle. Yusei, on looking at the Carbon Dragon, began to wonder, "There is one card in my deck that can beat it." thought Yusei. "I just hope I draw it now."

Akiza's heart began to beat faster, "Yusei." she thought as Yusei was on the verge of drawing the card.

"XILE!" yelled Yusei as he held the top card tightly, "I will defeat you! And I believe that this card is the key to my victory!"

"Don't be so sure Yusei." said Xile, his voice sounding amused, "Everything is already foretold by my master. This world shall perish?"

"Your master?" asked Yusei. His grip on the card was suddenly gone as Xile's words brought Yusei's attention to him.

"Correct! My master has powers far beyond your comprehension Yusei." continued Xile, "How do you think all four of you got together in the first place?"

Suddenly Yusei, Jack, Crow and Akiza were in total shock. Both Jack and Crow's Vacation turned out to be a part of his plan. They did not want to believe it, but unfortunately, it was right in front of them. They couldn't escape from it.

"It seemed that the power of one of the Signer marks lived within you Yusei." Xile continued, "And my master knew that all that was needed to revive it was to put your friends in danger. Which is why master killed Kalin. And your friends you ask? Simple. Once they are destroyed, I will have full power over the marks forever."

Yusei's grip on the card returned as Xile finished explaining. "I will not allow you to do that!" Yelled Yusei, "My friends have always been there for me..." Yusei lifted the card slightly, as if it was in position to be drawn. "...And This time..." Yusei's grip was tightened as he prepared to draw. "...I'm there for THEM!" Yusei held the card with great force and drew it.

Yusei felt a warm sensation on his arm. As he looked, he saw the signer mark on his hand, glowing brighter than ever before. "I know what I must do." thought Yusei as he flipped his card in order to see it.

Akiza, as she watched, felt a warm feeling in her heart. "You can do it Yusei!" Yelled Akiza. " GO GET HIM!"

Yusei turned the card successfully. On seeing the card, a smile appeared on his face. "This is it, Xile." Said Yusei as he looked at Xile, "I drew the card I need to win this duel!"

That's about it for the chapter. I hope you all liked it :)

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Chapter 11 up soon!