Deirdra watched as the Kaibas exited the limo and approached the plane. She pitied them. Not so much because they were family, but more because they did not anticipate the trap they were walking into. For Seto, this was nothing more than a routine business trip. For Alister, it was a chance to carry out his revenge. Deirdra looked over at her ex. He was staring straight ahead, his grey eyes unreadable. "You know, you don't have to do this", she said softly. He turned his head. "Someone has a pay for your uncle's crimes", he replied. "Someone already has. You. Don't you realise, you're only hurting yourself by holding on to these poisonous feelings?", she asked. He didn't looked like he realised it. "Thanks for the insight, Dr. Freud", he said sarcastically. Deirdra could already see that she would get nowhere with him. She sighed and hung her head. Why did people always have to learn things the hard way? Alister's expression softened and he put his hand on her knee, offering up a half-hearted apology. "For what it's worth, I'm sorry", he said, adding "I know they're the only family you have other than your parents". "Alister, this isn't about me. It's about you. Do you really think defeating Kaiba will make you feel better?", she asked. "Yeah. I really do", he answered. And he did.
Suddenly, the impatient voice of the CEO came over the intercom. He would be kept waiting no longer. The 'pilots' fastened their seat belts and readied the aircraft for take-off. As they taxied down the runway, Deirdra marvelled at Alister's skill. While she was intimidated by the myriad of buttons, switches, and levers on the dashboard of the plane -and didn't begin to understand their functions, he employed several with a confidence that could only come from experience."How did you learn to fly?", she asked. "Dartz sent me to a helicopter pilot school a few years ago", he answered. "And yet, you're flying a plane", Deirdra said. It was more of an observation than a question, but Alister treated it as the latter, saying "It's basically all the same. Plane's a bit harder to land and slower to respond, but that's about it". At that moment, they neared the end of the runway and the plane lifted off. There would be no conversation for the next several minutes, as the aircraft required Alister's complete attention. Once they had reached the desired altitude, he put it on auto pilot. "Auto pilot again? Isn't that cheating?", Deirdra asked. "Well, I won't exactly be able to control the plane while I'm dueling, will I?", Alister replied. He bent over to retrieve the Spacebag, which he had stowed under his seat earlier. Deirdra did not understand at first. Then it dawned on her. He intended to duel Kaiba on the plane! "I thought you were going to wait until we got to Madrid to have the duel!", she shrieked. Alister shushed her and whispered "Then you thought wrong" in her ear, before brushing past on his way to the lavatory, Spacebag in hand. When he returned, he was wearing his street clothes again. His street clothes being slim-fit trousers, a half shirt, trench coat, and motorcycle boots. As he resumed his seat, Kaiba's voice came over the intercom again. "Captain, do you read me? Are you there? Come in now", Kaiba said. Alister did not respond, just held down the button on the intercom so he could eavesdrop. It was clear that he planned on toying with his rival before getting down to business. Deirdra could hear Mokuba exclaim, "Our entire team is gone!" Alister chuckled and spoke into the microphone. "Sorry, boys, but this is a private party now", he said, adding "We have some unfinished business to address, Kaiba." "Alister! Show yourself now!", Kaiba shouted. When he received no answer, he continued by saying "You're going to regret showing your face again, Alister!" Well, that wouldn't exactly persuade him to come out, now would it?", Deirdra interjected. Alister scowled at her and said "Butt out". "Who's that?", Mokuba asked aloud. Alister's face flushed. The intercom was still on. "They must be in the cockpit", Mokuba said. "Come on", Alister hissed, jerking Deirdra out of her seat. They hurried from the cockpit and ducked into the bathroom a split second before Seto Kaiba marched past, followed by Mokuba. Then they raced from the bathroom into a conference room. Mokuba's voice could be heard again. "Look, they've got the plane on auto pilot. But what did they do with the rest of the crew?", the boy asked his brother. "They must be here", Seto answered.
"But where?"
"They couldn't have taken them too far."
"You don't get it, do you? You never had a crew. They were an illusion all along", Alister cut in. "Hmph. I've heard enough. Tell me where you're hiding, you coward!", Kaiba boomed. He began to walk back towards the conference room. "You're getting warmer", Alister called, tauntingly. "Alister, no more games", Kaiba said. His patience was wearing thin. The two DOOM members could hear his footfall as he entered the room. Alister swivelled in the chair he was sitting in to face his enemy and said "This plane's so big, you can practically lose yourself in it. So you better be careful, or you'll be next!" Kaiba was not afraid, only annoyed. "Alister, I thought I got rid of you already", he said.
"You got rid of me? That's not how I remember it. According to my recollection, I defeated you."
"Really!"
"Come on -it's pointless to argue about it now. So what do you say you and I have a rematch. I have a score to settle, remember?"
"Didn't I tell you, my brother's not responsible for anything our father did to you!", Mokuba snapped. "Why don't you try telling that to MY brother, kid", Alister returned, rising from the chair. "That's not fair", Mokuba said quietly. "No, it's not", Deirdra said. She, seated in another chair, turned around and got up. Kaiba cocked his head and narrowed his eyes. She got the impression that he didn't recognise her. "Alister, stop this nonsense", she said. But Alister had no intention of giving up his cause this far along. "Not before he gets what he deserves", the redhead spat, pointing at Kaiba. "Look, let's say we go ahead with this rematch...does that mean you'll get out of my life, once and for all? I'm sick of this", Kaiba said, stepping forward. "Seto, no! Don't do this", Mokuba pleaded. Seto ignored him and said "You want a duel, you've got one. Luckily, I'm always prepared." He pushed a button on the wall and the table and chairs sunk into the floor. Alister scoffed. "Ha! You'll never learn. Nothing can prepare you for what I'm about to unleash. Your soul's mine!", he said. The two young men activated their duel disks and both said "Let's duel!"