A/N Thanks to Rom for some great ideas here. He owns Marina/Mina.

Academia

Gloria was walking along the hallway with a fierce look on her face. She entered into a room where she had called a meeting with Grace, Marina and Serena.

"What's happening?" Grace asked. Grace walked towards Gloria.

"Move!" Gloria showed no emotion as she shoved Grace to the floor.

"Hey!" Grace said as Marina helped her up.

"I was meant to be torturing that blue hairball but Leo has given me a new assignment." Gloria said. "We are going to invade Synchro with myself as the new Commander!"

"What?!" Marina said in shock.

"So that's why we're here?" Serena asked.

"Yes, since the other angels and dragons were seen in Synchro, we have to attack now! I want my best people on the job." Gloria said.

"I would be honored." Marina said.

"Not happening. Marina, you're a disgrace to Academia, I will not have you in my team…and Grace… dear Sister…."

"Yes… Gloria?" Grace stuttered.

"Get in my way again, you'll be sorry." Gloria said. "Serena, you and Yuri are coming." Gloria walked out.

"….. What just happened?" Marina said.

"Her brainwashing…. it's killed my sister…." Grace added.

"I didn't know Gloria was… that harsh." Serena said as she tried to consult Grace.

"It's okay though…. it's what Leo ordered… we have to trust him…" Marina added.

"I guess…. maybe she has changed for the better…?" Grace said with doubt.

Later

A portal to the Synchro Dimension was opened and Marina waved goodbye to Serena and Yuri as Gloria showed no sign of emotion to any of them.

"Stay safe you three." Marina said. "Serena… make sure you keep Yuri on a tight least and… don't let that inner angel take over."

"I will…" Serena replied.

"Normally I would feel confident with Gloria going…. but she's not my sister anymore." Grace added.

Synchro Dimension – Roget

"A Fusion portal?!" Roget said as he looked at the readings on his monitor. "Mina, how much longer till Sergey is ready?!"

"He's not ready yet!" Mina replied on a holoscreen.

"Maybe if you didn't run off he would be!" Roget replied. "We're both wanted by that freaky school!"

"Then send Dennis?!"

"Yes, what a great idea! I'm glad I thought of it!"

Tops – Alleyway

The Fusion portal had fully formed and out stepped Gloria, Yuri and Serena.

"Now, find the angel and dragon. I will take down Roget." Gloria said.

"Shouldn't we have brought a squad… or at least the others?" Serena said.

"I do not need help! You do your jobs, and I'll do mine!" Gloria replied with vile anger.

"Let's go." Yuri said as the two were about to leave the alleyway.

"Yuri! Long time no see!" said a male voice. Yuri looked.

"Dennis?!" Yuri and Serena said in shock.

"Yes, welcome!" Dennis replied with a cheery tone.

"No, you're working for Roget!" Yuri said.

"I see you've been told." Dennis replied with a smirk. Dennis was now surrounded by Security.

"Who are they?!" Yuri said.

"Security…." Gloria added.

"Yes and now come with us quietly, or I shall need to you force!" Dennis said.

"Not happening!" Serena yelled.

"Right answer, I wanted to use this!" Dennis took two balls from his pocket and dropped it on the floor. The three Academia members looked at it.

"What is that?" said Gloria as the three looked down. When they looked up, they saw Dennis and Security wearing ear protectors.

"Sorry… I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" Dennis sadistically said.

The two balls emitted a loud sound wave which upon hearing made the three drop to the floor. They screamed in pain.

"STOP IT!" Serena yelled. The words went without response as all three collapsed and fainted.

"Good. Now grab all three." Dennis replied. "Their duel disks won't be able to teleport them back, that girl Mina sure is a genius with her inventions."

Later

"Excellent work Dennis." Roget said. Dennis was in a Security card with Serena tied up in the back.

"Thank you, Yuri and Gloria are being transported separately." Dennis replied.

"Good, we just caught Academia's big two prizes, that was easy!" Roget replied with confidence.

In the back of the car, Serena begun to come around, neither Dennis nor the Security officer driving the car saw her.

"Where am I?" Serena said lightly. Dennis looked back and was shocked.

"You shouldn't be awake?!" Dennis yelled.

"DENNIS!" Serena yelled. "LET ME GO!"

"Damnit!" Dennis tried to grab Serena but a blue light emitted from her bracelet. "NO! WE CAN'T HAVE HER BREAK HER SEAL!"

"I SAID LET ME GO!" Serena gained a dark aura around herself and the car stopped in panic.

"What's going on?! I didn't sign up for this!" The officer yelled as he ran off.

"Coward!" Dennis said as the dark aura got bigger, Dennis had no choice but to abandon the car as well.

The aura exploded, knocking the wheels off the car and making it fall to the ground. Serena stepped out with her chains off, aura still surrounding her.

"Now… where to go…." Dark Angel said to herself as she smirked.

Security HQ

"Serena… escaped…..?" Roget said as he had his fists down on his office console in front. Mina was with him.

"You put chains on an angel…. of course it wouldn't work." Mina said.

"Maybe if you didn't stay with the others after helping them escape from Arcadia, you'd been able to build something better!" Roget yelled back.

"I was staying with them to understand them all! What I saw was beyond description!"

"And that helps me how?! I agreed to work with you in exchange for you helping me rule this city!" Roget replied.

"I have to ask why you wish to rule this city…." Mina said. "With the power of the angels and dragons, you could rule all!"

"Do I look like a fool? The Professor might've not treated me with the respect I deserve, but you're smarter than asking that. I wish to rid the world of Academia and Arcadia first! I will use their powers to rid the world of any opposition… then the five dimensions will be mine."

"Fine…. but my plan is still in plan in the Friendship Cup?" Mina asked.

"Hm? Oh yeah, that nonsense… yeah sure." Roget replied. "But first head back and continue work on Sergey…. and let's see what Yuri is like with a mind control chip." Mina didn't bother to explain to Roget about Yuri being immune to outside influences, she walked off.

"What a fool." Mina thought. "Thankfully I have a golden chance now to see a dragon up close…."

Academia – Docks

Reiji made his way down the tunnel of Academia, there was no-one chasing after him.

"Why was my cell unlocked…. and who by….?" Reiji thought. "No way is this good luck… Academia must be trying to test my loyalty… while I'm in a desperate position at the minute so I need to take it!"

Reiji reached the docks where there were many speedboats waiting to go.

"Damnit… this is a trap… but I have no choice!" As Reiji was about to reach a speedboat, a sound of a gun was fired. Reiji looked up and before he could move, he was caught in a green net as Obelisk Force surrounded him.

"You're not going anywhere Mr Akaba." One guard said. Reiji tried to get out of the net but he couldn't.

"Okay boys, leave us alone." Reiji knew that voice.

In stepped Marina and Grace as Obelisk Force departed.

"You two…." Reiji said.

"We have names you know?" Grace said. "It's a cute one as well…"

"Knock it off Grace." Marina said.

"What was this all about?" Reiji said.

"Ask your mother." Marina said as Himika walked out.

"Himika…." Reiji said annoyed.

"We were testing to see how you were feeling about Academia…. I see you don't wish to be a part of it still." Himika said.

"Of course not you stupid woman!" Reiji said. "I won't ever believe in Academia's goals!"

"Fine Reiji, me and Leo said we would give you all the time in the world… and so we will. You'll come around eventually." Himika said.

"What shall we do with him Mrs Akaba?" Grace asked.

"Take Reiji to the royal hall."

"Royal hall?!" both girls said.

"Yes, it's time we gave Reiji a better home life." Himika replied.

Royal Hall

Reiji, Himika and Reira were in the big dining room. There was a big long table with a red carpet underneath with red seats around. Obelisk Force guarded the doors on each side of the room. Food was on the table and Himika was the only one eating. Reira made no move while Reiji, understandably, wanted no part of this.

"Reiji… eat… please." Himika said.

"Not happening!" Reiji replied.

"What about your sister, she will only eat if you do."

"She's not anything to me!" Reiji hit back. "I will never help Academia ever, you are all fools!"

"Fine, I've had enough of your attitude! Guards, take Reiji back to his room!" Reiji stood up and three guards escorted him out.

Hallway

As Reiji walked down the hall, there were the three guards taking him. One of the Obelisk Force looked at the other two.

"Stop right there." said the Obelisk Force solider. Reiji stopped and the other two Obelisk Force looked surprised.

"Why are we stopping?" said one.

"What's wrong?" said the other.

"It appears there's something wrong with this hallway." said the Obelisk Force solider. The other two looked around.

"What is it?" said the other two.

"You both." The solider ripped off his helmet revealing a black male. It was Austin, the mole from Yusho's school.

"What are you playing at?!" said a guard.

"This!" Austin jumped in the air and performed a somersault to land behind the two. As one guard rushed to him Austin was able to drop down and sweep kick him, making the guard fall to the ground. Next the other rushed to Austin but he grabbed the man's arms and threw him against the wall, knocking him out.

The first guard tried to hit his duel disk while on the ground but Austin saw this and picked the man up. He pushed him into the wall, knocking him out as well.

"Reiji Akaba." said Austin. Reiji remained calm and pushed his glasses up.

"I see Academia has been infiltrated." Reiji said. "You work for Yusho?"

"Yes I do, and I need you to come with me." Austin said. Austin begun to run and Reiji followed without question.

"I guess I should say thank you." Reiji said.

"How'd you work out where I came from?" Austin said. "I thought you hated Yusho also… I expected a struggle to free you?!"

"Times have changed… I understand Yusho didn't mean to ruin my father's reputation. Also… lucky guess." Reiji smirked.

Throne Room

"WHAT?!" Leo yelled. "Reiji is freed… we had a mole?!" In the throne room was Edo, Marina and Himika.

"We shall order a full lockdown." Edo said.

"Do it." Leo said. "Reiji must not escape!"

Jail Cell

The two had been able to reach the prison section of the castle before Leo had alerted the whole of Academia.

"We should be getting out of here?!" Reiji said.

"We need your deck and duel disk don't we?" Austin said. "Also… I have a few more people to free!"

"What?!" Reiji said.

"Your duel disk and deck are locked away down here…" Austin handed Reiji a key and pointed to a section of lockers. Reiji made his way and was able to quickly find it by opening the first locker.

"What now?" Reiji asked.

"The guards, students, everyone will be sweeping the floors. They'll be here... about now." Austin said as a group of students and Obelisk Force blocked the exits.

"Surrender traitor!" said an Obelisk Force.

"Just card him!" said a student.

"We can't without carding Reiji!" added another.

"Just wait everyone." said Austin. "I shall surrender." Austin slowly lowered to his knees as the everyone surrounding watch.

Austin moved quicker than anyone and took out his duel disk which was shaped like a gun.

"What on earth is that?!" Reiji asked.

"Just watch!" Austin launched his "bullets" which were cards. Each card landed around the room and smoke begun to fill from the cards. Austin then took out two gasmasks and he threw one to Reiji. Both put them on.

The smoke cleared and the entire room was knocked out except the two. Reiji and Austin took them off.

"The CCTV will be showing this up soon… we need to free the prisoner. They're in the next room, follow me."

….

"Not you!" said Reiji and Sora at once.

"Wait… you two have previous?" Austin asked.

"Yes… this blue haired rat helped wreck my dimension."

"And this granny glasses hipster-"

"STOP!" Austin said as he opened Sora's cell. Sora walked out.

"Why are you freeing him?!" Reiji said.

"Because he was going to be turned into a card had Gloria not been sent to Synchro." Austin explained.

"Don't expect a thank you…." Sora said.

"But he's still Academia!" Reiji yelled.

"Sora got brainwashed by the parasite… from what I know he showed some kind of goodness back in Standard." Austin explained. Sora remained quiet.

"This is a mistake but whatever." Reiji said. "Is that all?"

"No, I need to free Ray… she's-"

"She's what? She's happy here." said a female. Grace had made her way down alone.

"Damnit…" Austin said. "My Real Solid smoke cards are all gone…."

"I'm disappointed in you Reiji… though I do find your escaping skills quite… impressive." Grace said with eagerness.

"Enough!" Sora said as he leaped up to knock Grace out. Grace smirked and easily dodged it.

"You're embarrassing." Grace said. Grace was about to hit her duel disk to alert the rest of Academia where the escaped prisoners were.

"Wait!" Austin said. "Grace Tyler…."

"Don't try sweet talking me now!" Grace replied.

"Listen, I saw and I… I did the brainwashing to your sister and Ray…"

"What?!" Reiji and Grace said at once.

"Look, I was undercover… I had to do some nasty stuff… look I'm sorry and you shouldn't forgive me… any of you… but I had to maintain my cover." Austin said.

"YOU FOOL!" Grace slammed a fist right into the centre of Austin's face, making him fall down.

"I deserved that…" Austin said. "Look! I can free them! I programmed a safety word to free them immediately! All you need to do is say is-"

"SHUT IT!" Grace yelled.

"It was Leo's decision… and Cobra's! Please, I'm telling the truth!" Austin said. Reiji looked at Grace and she looked back.

Grace looked furious and held out her duel disk to card Austin, her hand wobbled as she was about to.

"What is this doubt….?!" Grace said. "My hand is…. shaking…?! No! The Professors methods are right… they always are… aren't they…." Grace looked worse and worse as she hanged her finger over the touch screen.

"Don't…." said Reiji as he grabbed her hand.

"It's so easy for you! You weren't taught all this!"

"But I can see that you're questioning it…. everyone makes mistakes Grace, my father had me fooled as well in thinking Yusho was in the wrong… you know deep down this whole thing stinks." Reiji calmly put.

Grace slowly moved her finger back but moved it forward again…

"I…. don't know…" Grace collapsed to her knees. "My sister doesn't recognise me… and that was Leo's orders… but…. I carded all those in Xyz and it…. felt good….?"

"Do you regret it now though?" Reiji said.

"…. no…. it's…. I don't know…." Grace turned her duel disk around.

"NO!" Sora yelled.

"I'm a traitor to the cause… and I hate the cause… how can I go on without any path ahead?!"

"Let us be the path." Austin said as he got up.

"Look Grace, even I'm not sure." Sora said. "… I still feel some loyalty to this place but... they made me do stuff…. we both carded people but… can we really live in a utopia made by Leo after what he's done…. also deep down…. I kinda miss Yuzu and Yuya…."

"Grace… give us a chance and yourself." Reiji said. Grace looked soulless before Reiji rolled his eyes and embraced the girl. Sora and Austin looked scared as to what she would do. "It's…. okay…." Reiji was way out his comfort zone.

"What are you doing?" Grace said.

"You really don't want me to do this?" Reiji said.

"No…. I… I… like it." Grace embraced more.

"We're running out of time!" Sora said. Reiji and Grace got up.

"FINE! I'll come with you… fools…" Grace said, she wanted to maintain a tough imagine but she did really appreciate the offer.

"I need to free Ray!" Austin said.

"No, Ray got sent to another dimension… to deal with something… I wasn't told what."

"Damnit!" Austin said. "Fine, we'll free them later…. follow me!"

CCTV Room

Marina watched as she saw Reiji and the others run away. She had her arms folded with disgust.

"No way Grace…. you dare become a traitor?!" Marina slammed her hand down onto the table.

"Please… don't get mad…" said a soft voice. Reira was behind her.

"I'm sorry Reira." Marina said comforting her. "Are you ready?"

"Yes…. but he's my brother….?"

"He said he hated you… didn't he Reira." Himika said. Reira turned around and a shiver went down her spine, Himika scared her.

"Yeah… I guess." Reira said.

"No he DID!" Himika shouted

"YES! HE DID!" Reira yelled in panic, Marina's face looked disgusted at Reira's abuse but she didn't say anything.

"Now, give her the deck, Marina." Himika said. Marina took a deck out and gave it to Reira.

"This is your own custom deck." Marina said. "C/C/C. Also take these." Marina put two more cards on top.

Atribute Knight Armaggedon

Attribute Knight: Yenawist The Knight of Genesis

"Attribute Knights?" Reira said.

"So you know I'm dueling with you." Marina said.

"Okay enough of this." Himika said. "Marina, head to Xyz!"

"What why?!" Marina yelled back.

"DON'T QUESTION ME! GO!" Himika yelled, Marina gritted her teeth but she had to obey. Marina walked off in disgust at Himika. Reira tried to run to her but Himika didn't let her.

"Get rid of them filthy cards!" Himika grabbed Reira's deck and dropped it on the floor.

"Yes…." Reira said. Reira looked at Himika who had her back turned. Reira's eyes narrowed.

"They'll be leaving via the north east exit, we must get there now." Himika said.

North East

"Come on!" Austin said as all four made their way to a lower exit. "There are so many exits, they won't think about this!"

As they got in front of the door, Reira walked out, each one stopped.

"Stop right there." Reira said with confidence. A cage appeared around them.

"What is this?!" Austin said.

"How did they know?!" Sora asked.

"Once you revealed yourself Austin, Academia was able to look through the CCTV and found you entering and exiting via this way. It was a clear choice." Reira said.

"This kid is speaking with confidence… what happened?" Grace said.

"Now prepare to duel Brother!" Reira activated a purple Academia duel disk.

"Damnit! Fine!" Reiji activated his.

"DUEL!" both yelled.

A/N

So yeah, next time is Reira V Reiji, and back to Synchro after. Thanks for reading this and new favourites and follows. Thanks to Rom again.

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