"Hey, try to cheer up, Leo. It's not like everyone saw you lose. "Luna said as I walked with the trio: Dexter, Leo and Luna, down the hallway.

"Yeah, she's right. Only 15 million." Dexter said as I slapped the back of his head, "What? It's true!"

"Thanks." Leo said sarcastically.

"It's not a lost if you learn something." Yusei said, looking all 'cool' and leaning against the wall, "Now you learn more than you did before, right Leo?"

"Psh, yeah, more about losing." He said as I rolled my eyes and resisted the urge to hit his head, "I just can't wait to use that in my next battle-"

"Excuse me!" Akiza said as we met eye contact. I didn't bother to move as she bumped my shoulder…Ooh, let my get my knives…she sounds a little familiar.

"What's up her butt?" I demanded, crossing my arms.

"Welcome back, the next duel is about to take way! And now, entering the arena, a knight in shining armor, it's the one and only, Gill Randsborg!" Announcer shouted as the platform went up to show man in gold armor. He took out his sword and I went wide-eyes.

"I didn't know we could carry around swords." I said, sparkles in my eyes, "I am soo doing that next time."

"People of New Domino. Thou shall know my blade and my decks from the attacks thee shall witness." Gill shouted as the crowd went wild…are you serious?

"Well, we wait for a Shakespearian scholar to translate all that… let's get ready for his opponent. Now in the arena, entering his opponent with a record of ...well, it appears we have no record for her, but we can say she's um…ahh…are you saying we have no information for her? Um…well, Domino city, let's hear it for Miss Akiza Izniski!" Announcer man said as I frowned.

"I have the strangest feeling that I know her from somewhere…" I said as Yusei said nothing.

"You'll find no mercy here; sorceress, but you will find defeat!" Gill said as I groaned; duel already!

"Let's duel!" They yelled as I cheered on…Akiza, actually. I'm a feminist~

"Kick his butt, Akiza!" I yelled at the screen.

"Ready, fair maiden?" Gill questioned as she said nothing, "Behold! I summonth a level 3 masked night!" She had no emotion what-so ever…I can't do that. "Thee shall suffer its ability no lesser…" It hit her directly and she didn't flinch! Damn, she's hardcore. "Thou loseth 400 points. I shall call on my spell; Level up! Thee have served me has been banished to thy young pot of graves, for thou brother in arms will be summon. Masked knight, level the fifth! And thus, thy comrade abilities is most special…Thou shall feel the sharp forces align against thee. Most life points has begone thee…. I shall yield with a face down." He finished as I sighed…he talks too much. "Thy turn."

~~Battle Ending~~

"Akiza did it! But is it too late? With her garden gone, Gill's monsters attack points go back to their original! And if you know anything about fairy tails, when it comes to knight…" I canceled him out of my mind and shook my head; she's going to win, no matter what. I held onto my left arm and sighed.

"I sure hate to admit it, but it looks likes this duel is over." Greiger said, bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah, but the duel won't play out like you think." I said with a smirk.

"Say what?' Greiger asked in shock.

"Due to my Black Rose Dragon's special ability, if I remove a plant-type monster from the graveyard to play, masked knight's points go to zero! Go, Black Binding Bloom!" Akiza called out as vines from her dragon wrapped around Gill's knight

"But, thouest cannot do that to me! It's not fair, I spent all year making this costume for this special tournament…I'm not suppose to lose!" Gill said, losing his accent.

"Well, too bad! And next time you want to play dress-up, you should realize that it's not what you wear on the outside that makes you who you are, but on the inside." Akiza said in a mocking tone.

"I-I wanna go home! Take it easy now!" Gill begged and it was pathetic.

"I am taking it easy! Black Rose Dragon, attack!" Gill screamed out in pain as it affected the whole area.

"I'd knew she would win that duel." Yusei said, holding his left wrist.

"What do you mean? Like you two are connected?" Greiger asked.

"I don't know, but there's something between us." Yusei said as smirked; I smell love!

"Oh hey…Yusei, you're dueling Shira; good luck~"I told him as he went to fix his bike.

"What do you know about this Shira?" He asked as I shrugged.

"Well, a couple of fellows I know had a run-in with him a few years back, in the underground duels. According to them, he wasn't exactly a fan of playing nice. Back then, he called himself the Shadow Reaper. Apparently, he never takes off that robe of his…You planning on using Stardust Dragon?" Tanner asked as I raised an eyebrow; I never heard of that card before.

"I'm saving Stardust for my duel against Jack." He said as I smirked; not unless I reach him first, "And when I face him, he's going to wish that he never gave it back to me."

"Well, you have to go through me, and I won't play fair." I said with a wink before walking out.

"She's a tease, isn't she?" Tanner asked as Yusei shook his head.

"You have no idea."

"Welcome back ladies and gentleman. It's time for the fortune cup first turbo duel!" Announcer man said as I slowly clapped, "He's the spunky punk trying to get from 3 to 1st class, the little Satellite who could, dueling friends, I give you, Yusei!" Announcer cheered as Yusei appeared from the exit on his bike…Is it me or did he just become cuter…it's just me. The crowd booed at him and I took out my knife, twirling it in my hands.

"What are you doing?' Greiger asked me as I ignored him.

"Dueling him is the Shadow Creeper himself, Shira!" Shira appeared from another exit, but something was off about him… "With both duelists at the starting line, there is just one thing left to do…Kids, start your runner! Both duelists activated their speed spells; only speed spells are allowed!" I sighed; thank god I have some. Countdown clock started and both racers went….then I saw Shira's robe go up in the air…are you kidding me?

"Really, he's here?" I questioned at the TV, "Hunter Pace? Isn't this going to be fun…"

"This is the mother of all surprises! That's not Shira, that's the former champion, the mad biker, phantom of fire! It's-it's Hunter Pace!" Announcer shouted as I sighed. What was not a surprise is that Yusei agreed to duel him. Phantom of fire...? I don't like him...

"Uh…I'm not sure if this is uh- I- uh…aha! Goodwin has agreed to Hunter's challenge! The duel is on!" Announcer said as I smiled; let's see if you're made for speed, Yusei…

"First move is mine! I draw!" Hunter said, drawing a card, "and from my hand, I summon burning skull head!" I cheered; I do like fire.

"Why are you cheering against your friend?" Greiger asked as I shook my head.

"I'm not…I just really like fire…" I said with small blush.

"Ah…so, you're Pyro-girl that I heard so much about." He said as I nodded slowly.

"…I place down three cards…" Hunter finished as I stared intently at the game…I then got up from the couch and went to the phone booth; I need to get HIM here quick!

~~Battle Ending~~

"I activate the speed spell, Gap Storm!" Yusei said as a tornado appeared; I've been seeing a lot of Tornados.

"What does that do?" Hunter asked.

"It only activates when the difference in our speed counter is 10 or more!" He said, "That's why I slowed down!" I started whopping in the air and fist pump! "Now I can destroy every trap and spell card on the field."

"Oh no, so that means-"

"Say goodbye to your Speed Booster!" Yusei said

"That was a close call." I muttered, smiling.

"This ain't over!" Huinter said with his grin…I don't even know it that's a grin.

"It will be once Nitro's special ability kicks in, and because I activate a spell card on my own terms, my Nitro get hooked up with 1000 attack points." Yusei said as Hunter yelled out in shock. "Nitro! Attack with Dynamite crunch!" He MASSACRED that horse into oblivion!

"I'm still ahead!" Hunter said, his points dropping to 1100.

"Not for long." Yusei said, "You see, Hunter, even though you had the lead for most of the duel, your life points are about to run out of gas." No pun needed. "And all because of my Nitro Warrior's special ability!"

"So wait! My junk synchron switches to attack mode?" Hunter asked, "That means it can't protect itself!" That was the point

"Nitro, attack!" Hunter yelled in agony.

"Yusei is about to pull a major come from behind…" I…really thought that sentence was…weird "victory!"

"Can't we be friends?" Hunter asked as his LP went to zero.

"BOO-YAH! That's how a duel is supposed to happen!" I yelled, earning a snort from Greiger, "It's over!"

"There is just no love for the one-time champion these days. History goes up in smokes again!" The announcer said. I twirled around in a circle with a laugh; it's almost my chance….but Qentin needs to come here; now!