I have returned! Yes, it's true. I'm back with another chapter. It took a while, but I'm back. Finally. Sorry for the wait. Anyway, onto the story...

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's, any of it's characters and/or any part of the plot created by the original writing team (whoever they may be). I'll tell you what I do own: time. Which is why you'll start reading this chapter thinking it as only been one day since my last update.

As they stopped their runners, they each took of their helmets. Akiza and Yusei went to each other. Then it was Jack and Carly's turn, Crow and Anna (AN: she's a part of the gang now. YAY!) and Luna stayed by her brother's side. Bruno was the only one who parked alone. Still he took of his helmet with a smile on his face. Leo, despite being a full blown teenager now, was still quite active taking the lead in their gang.

"C'mon guys, they've started already!" Everyone smiled at the younger member's excitement (AN: Except Luna. You know, 'cause she's his sister and only shook her head).

"Calm down Leo. I'm sure they'll hold the curtain for just a liitle longer."

"Whatever, let's go!" He rushed in the direction of the entrance getting blown away by the sight as he entered. Most of them hadn't been here in a long time. The Kaiba Dome. They all smiled as the crowd cheered their arrival. Crow, Anna, Bruno and Carly were waving at the crowd. Yusei and Akiza just smiled. Jack kept his arms locked in front of him, showing of nothing more than a cocky grin. Luna was trying to keep her brother from taking of into the sky.

"And here they are, ladies and gentleman. The most amazing group of duelists ever assembled: Team 5D's!" The crowd roared to life as the M.C finished his announcement. The gang moved to the center of the Dome, where some other duelists were already waiting.

"As you all know however, the Fortune Cup is not a team based dueling tournament. It's every man and woman for themselves in a sequence of matches of high-stakes dueling!"

"Now introducing the constestants: at the far left, he's the undisputed king of the south, the true definition of "the beast within"... let's welcome... James "Crocodile" Cook the 3rd!" (AN: HAHA! Didn't expect that did you? But wait, I have more...). Next up and traveling all the way from the northern slopes. This guy as been crushing icebergs with his duel monsters since his 5th anniversary. Welcome the master of the Ice... Michael Andersen!" The announced duelist raised his duel-disk covered arm.

"Up next, coming to us from the US. He's the 3 time champion of the International Cup. Say hello to... Hunter Hassleberry! Next and coming in from Europe, this lady as been making her way through the Western European Leagues like they were nothing. A genious behind her duel runner and even better off of it. Welcome back, Sherry Leblanc." The duelist uncovered her face, her golden hair familiar to Bruno and the Team, even though it was shoulder-length. Her whole demeanor seemed different. She was... happier. She beamed at the team and Bruno. The team looked around finding Elsworth in the crowd.

"Now introducing the recently arrived! The blue-haired wonder twins Leo and Luna!" The brother raised his hands up high and the sister waved confidently.

"Next comes the high-flier. The top bird of the flock, Crow Hogan! Joined by a new face to the team, the mistress of the machines, ruler of mechanics, Anna Amada!" They both waved at the crowd, keeping one arm behind each others backs.

"Next we have the one and only. He's been making his comeback to the top since his last time here. Now introducing the Master Of Faster, Jack Atlas! And... he seems to be accompanied by... a female fan." Jack stayed still, putting only his right arm around Carly's waist so she wouldn't jump the M.C.

"Coming up at the right end corner, we have the lady of the plants, the Black Rose, Akiza... Izinsky!" She waved at the crowd, no longer fearing her nickname, looking confident and smiling beautifully.

"And finally... this man needs no introductions. He was first known here as the Shooting Star Of The Satellite. He is the greatest duelist New Domino City has ever seen! Give it up for the man himself... Yusei Fudo!" He only had time to raise his hand before the crowd roared at the announcement.

"And now that we have introduced our duelists, get reay for some epic battles where all is put on the line for... the Fortune Cup!" The M.C. pointed at the piece of gold behind him. It glistened in beauty and everyone yelled in excitement, for what was sure to be the greatest Fortune Cup to date.

"Now then, let's take a look at the match-ups." The giant screen was brought to life and the duelists faces were set up. Then, like a lotto machine, the faces were placed in different spots."

"Well then, it seems James Cook will be taking on Anna Amada in the first round of the Fortune Cup. I ask all the other duelists to leave the field." Everyone walked away except for James and Anna, who activated their duel disks. They put their decks in their deck holders, being automatically shuffled."

"Now then... James Cook, are you ready?"

"You bet!"

"Anna Amada, are you ready?"

"Bring it on!"

"Then it's time... to DUEL!" The crowd screamed and shouted the duelists names. The Fortune Cup had started.

And that's that. Sorry I'm not going any further than this. But, if you remember, it's only been a day since my last update. I haven't had much time to think about anything else... right? (a crowd of readers is piling up) Come on guys give me a break... please?... Pretty please?... I'll give you a whole family of kuriboh's if you let me live... (the crowd lowers their hatchets). Ok. Cool. Now I just... needyoutoreviewrealquick (runs inside while the crowd stones the door).

THANKS FOR READING!