Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS: White Dragon Emperor

by Star-Eyes Pendulum Dragon

It's been 2 years since the Dimension war. Just when Ash's life started to get boring, things got exciting when he, his girlfriend Lulu Obsidian and their daughter Saya is pulled into a new world with Duel monsters, where they help an AI called Azure. Watch as Ash, Lulu and Saya journey in this new world and to find a way home.

24. Chapter 24

Hello everyone, long time no see. I know that I'm not in a position to say something casual like that after a whole year of not updating this story. I'm gonna be honest and tell you guys the reasons for why I haven't updated this story for so long now. 1: I had major trouble working out the new designs for the Arc-V characters for this story, even what they've done since the Dimensional War ended. It is only thanks to Dragon king156 that I've finally worked out the designs and plans and managed to continue this.

The second reason was honestly because I lost interest in this story. I felt like this story was horrible because of the Duels I made in the past and how ridiculous they felt to me. That's why I'm gonna rewrite this story, redo the chapters and make them better than before. I'm already working on chapter 1. Chapter 2 might not need a change as I've already done that. Also did the same for chapter 7 in case you guys haven't seen it yet. I have been taking time for myself as I now have a PS5 and got the new Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. Also, I'm incredibly close to updating one of my Digimon stories, so Digimon fans, be a little more patient please.

The third reason was because I wanted to wait for new cards to use in my story. I've also decided to use the cards that I've used in my 5D's-V story in this story as well. I've already done it with the rewritten chapter 7, check it out. Now, time to answer some reviews that have remained unanswered for some time now.

Myla Byers: Thank you for your patience, and now here is the chapter. I hope you enjoy it greatly.

SparkySparkpaw: Dueling will evolve for both worlds, you have my word.

Anime100: They'll be shocked, of course. But Azure will be the one that creates the program that allows the Ignis to have human forms.

Guest: I hear ya, Mr. Asshole. I'll update Digimon Hunters soon, I promise.

dustinlemque: Right here.

JAM: See for yourself.

Mario 64: Ash will take Skye to his world soon and will even give her the Trickstar Fusion Monster.

fanfic meister: Meeting of the legends will have to wait a bit, but it will happen soon.

That's the reviews answered, now enjoy the chapter.

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Chapter 24: Old friend, family and the journey continues.

Ash, Rose, Lulu, Zuzu, Celina, Rin, Yusaku, Kolter, Saya, Riley, Allie, Tate and Frederick were now walking down the hallway inside of the Leo Institute's building, heading towards Declan's office with the White Dragon Emperor leading the way. All of the Ignis were silent as they awaited inside of their partner's Duel Disks, waiting patiently to meet the friends and families of the seven masked Duelists of LINK VRAINS.

Eventually, the group reached the door that lead to Declan's office, but there was someone there that looked to be waiting for them. It was Declan's right-hand man, Claude, who was holding a clipboard with his right hand. His psychical appearance hasn't changed the least bit; he still looked exactly as he did 2 years ago. And just like 2 years ago, he was still Declan's trusted assistant, who aided his boss in whatever he needed done.

"Oi, Claude!" Ash called out to the adult male with a smile, getting Claude's attention as he looked up from his clipboard and saw the approaching group. He grew a smile at seeing the seven familiar faces that he hasn't seen for a while now as the group stopped in front of him. "Looks like Mrs. Fudo wasn't lying, you've all returned". Claude said with a slightly relived tone as Lulu looked over her right shoulder to look at Yusaku and Kolter.

"This is Claude, he's the right-hand man of the president of the Leo Institute, and is a good friend". The Lyrilusc Duelist introduced her friends to Claude, before she turned to look up at him. "These are our friends, Yusaku Fujiki and Cal Kolter. They're our new friends that we've been with since we disappeared". The purple haired girl introduced her friends to Claude, getting him to look at Yusaku and Kolter, before he gave them a welcoming look.

"Welcome to the Leo Institute". The adult man greeted the two as he held his right hand out for a handshake, getting Kolter to smile at him as he lifted his right hand up. "Nice place you guys got". The purple haired adult replied with a carefree voice, taking Claude's hand with his right hand with the two sharing a handshake. Yusaku kept silent and only stared up at Claude with cautious eyes, getting Rose, Blaze and Ai to look at him in concern.

Claude and Kolter let go of each other's hands, before Declan's right-hand man turned to look at the former members of the Lancers. "The others are waiting for you inside. I'll be out here if any of you need me". The adult male told the group, before he walked past them and walked down the hall. Celina watched him turn through the corner, before she looked at Rin besides her, who looked at the Lunalight Duelist.

"He's still as busy as ever". The indigo haired young woman stated, receiving a nod of agreement from Rin. "You can say that again". The Windwitch Duelist remarked as the group walked up to the front door and stopped in front of it. Riley, Allie, Tate and Frederick walked up in front of the group with the Akaba girl placing her left hand on the door, before she turned to look back at her friends.

"You guys ready?" Riley asked her old friends and former Lancer comrades, getting Ash to look down at her for a moment, before he looked back up at the door. Azure emerged from his partner's Duel Disk, looking up at the White Dragon Emperor with his claws crossed. "You doing okay, partner? You're starting to look a bit overwhelmed". The White Dragon Ignis said with a hint of concern in his voice, getting Ash to smile down at him as he held up his left arm.

"I just needed a moment to myself, I'm fine now". The White Dragon Emperor replied to his Ignis partner, calming Azure down a little as he unfolded his claws. "That's good to hear. Just be careful, you've been through a tough battle not too long ago". The White Dragon Ignis told his partner, before he retracted into Ash's Duel Disk and returned to eye form. Ash looked down at his Duel Disk for a moment, before he looked towards Riley and gave her a nod, telling her to open the door.

The young teenage girl nodded back to the White Dragon Emperor, before she looked forward and pushed open the door. Inside of Declan's office were all the former members of the disbanded Lancers, all facing the door's direction. Yuya, Krystal, Sylvio, Gong, Shay, Dennis, Moon Shadow and Declan, even Yusei, Maleficent and Zion were there with all of them different to 2 years ago.

Yuya's red hair was now longer than before as it reached his neck now. He now wore a light red sleeved shirt and had a brand new dark red jacket with light blue highlights on it. He had dark silver jeans and red boots on. Around his neck was his pendant on full display. The young Dueltainer had a happy smile on his face as he stared all his returning friends.

Yusei had changed a bit as well. He was now wearing a black version of his old jacket over a white sleeveless shirt with the Crimson Dragon's head on the front of it. He had black track pants on and dark blue gloves on his hands now. His hair had been cut a little on the left so it's not covering his right eye anymore, changing his look a little bit.

Declan was sitting at his desk with his hands clasped together and his fingers intertwined. His outfit has changed, but not by much. He now wore dark blue scarf around his neck and a black shirt. But he still wore the same pants and shoes from 2 years ago as he preferred to wear them still. Gong was in the same boat as his outfit hadn't changed at all either.

Shay was wearing a lighter blue version of his Resistance clothes as he rather liked them. Maleficent had changed her outfit unlike the others as she was now wearing a black midriff long sleeve jacket over a silver shirt with a green necklace. She had a black skirt over black shorts, long raven stockings that reached above her knees and finally, silver high heels.

Zion hasn't changed much as his hair has only slightly grown bigger. He now wore had a navy long sleeve coat over a dark green shirt and black fingerless gloves. He wore dark long jeans and black boots. Krystal had changed a bit as well as her hair was now longer, reaching the back of her waist. She now wore a white jacket with light blue highlights over an icy blue colored shirt. She had replaced her old pants for new blue jean shorts, white long stockings that reached her knees and finally, white sport shoes.

Sylvio had grown a little and looked a little older now. He now wore a dark blue long sleeved shirt, black slacks pants and blue shoes. Attached to his right hip was a closed off blue book. Besides Sylvio on his right was Dennis, who had undergone a major wardrobe change. He now wore a form fitting dark orange and black suit with red gloves, a black top hat and now had his own personal cane with the top resembling Trapeze Magician's mask. Finally, Moon Shadow, he hasn't really changed his ninja outfit, only grew taller.

Ash, Rose, Lulu, Zuzu, Celina, Rin and Saya all smiled brightly upon seeing their friends, which they all returned, happy to see them again. Rose shot out from her group and ran towards Shay, before she wrapped her arms around her boyfriend in an embrace, one that he happily returned. Despite the 2 years, Shay still towered over Rose as she only reached his chest, but it didn't seem to matter as she was leaning against her boyfriend's chest with her eyes closed in peace.

Rose leaned back and looked up at her boyfriend with an expression of pure love, one that Shay mirrored as he placed his left hand on Rose's right cheek, something she leaned into. "I've missed you so much". The Raidraptor Duelist said in a low, but longing voice, getting the Rose Dragon Empress to smile up at him. "As have I, my beloved". Rose replied to her boyfriend, before she stood up on her toes and claimed Shay's lips in a loving kiss.

Yusaku, Kolter and Ai all cried out in surprise at seeing this, while the others just smiled at the reunited couple. Ash turned his attention over and saw Yusei, Maleficent and Zion walking up to him. "Dad, guys". The White Dragon Emperor said with a bit of emotion in his voice as the three stopped in front of him, before Maleficent walked up and wrapped her arms around her childhood friend and laid her head on his chest.

"Next time you disappear for nearly half a year, leave a note so that we wouldn't worry". The beautiful young girl said with her eyes closed in joy, getting Ash to smile down at her. He wrapped his arms around the long-haired girl's waist and returned the hug. "I can't make any promises, but I'll try my best". The White Dragon Emperor replied to the Infernity Duelist, before he turned to look at Zion and saw him smiling at him.

"We were all worried about you when you disappeared without warning. But at least you're back now". Zion said with a relived voice, before he held up his right fist towards his old friend for a fist bump. Ash lifted his right hand from Maleficent's waist and turned it into a fist, before he gave his old friend a fist bump.

Maleficent then released her hold on Ash, before she and Zion stepped aside for Yusei to walk up to his son, who turned to look at his father. "Dad…I…" The White Dragon Emperor began, before Yusei stopped him by holding his right hand up. "It's okay, I'm just glad that you're home". The Shooting Star of Satellite told his son, before he brought him into a hug, one that Ash happily returned.

At that moment, Rose and Shay broke their kiss and smiled at one another, before the Rose Dragon Empress turned to look at her brother and father with a longing look. Shay looked at where his girlfriend was staring at, before he grew an understanding look on his face as he turned to look back at Rose. "Go ahead. Go hug your dad and brother". The Raidraptor Duelist told the Rose Dragon Empress, getting Rose to turn towards him, before she gave a grateful smile.

"Thank you, Shay". Rose thanked her beloved, before she let go of Shay and walked towards her father and brother. Ash and Yusei saw her walking up to them, getting the two to smile, before they held their left and right hands out to her. Rose shed a single tear of happiness from her right eye as she held out her hands towards her brother and father, before she joined them and made it into a group hug. The three Fudos hugged each other happily, happy to be almost complete again. Azure and Blaze were silent as they observed their partners interact with their father.

Everyone smiled at the group hug of the three Fudos, before Lulu saw her brother walking up to her, getting the purple haired girl to sigh as she knew that she was in for a mouthful. "Brother, I know that I shouldn't have just disappeared like that, but believe me when I say that…" The Lyrilusc began to explain to her brother, before she was cut off by Shay himself. "Save it". The Raidraptor Duelist told her, before he brought Lulu into a deep hug, making the purple haired girl widen her eyes in surprise at this unexpected development.

"I'm just happy to see that you're safe and sound". Shay whispered to his sister in a relived tone, getting Lulu to soften her expression and smile happily. "And I'm happy to see you again". The purple haired girl replied to her brother as she wrapped her arms around Shay and returned the hug. Raven was quiet as she watched, but she could tell that her partner was very happy as well.

Zuzu walked up towards Yuya, Gong and Krystal, which they all smiled at their close friend. "…I'm back, guys". The Melodious Duelist greeted her old friends with a small, but happy smile, relived to see them all again. "Welcome home, Zuzu". Yuya greeted his childhood friend back, his happiness leaking out of his voice at seeing her safe and sound. Krystal walked up and gave Zuzu a big hug, one that she returned eagerly.

"WAAAHHHHH! Gong's so relieved that you're back home!" Gong cried out as he began crying tears of joy, getting Zuzu to smile up at him. "Sorry it took a little bit, but we had something to take care of". The Melodious Duelist said to her old friend, before she looked down at her right arm, right at her Duel Disk, where Yuna was silently watching.

Maleficent and Zion watched the Fudo family for a moment, before they turned and looked at Rin, who was watching everyone besides Celina, Riley, Allie, Tate, Frederick, Yusaku and Kolter. "Rin!" Maleficent called out to her old friend, walking up to the Windwitch Duelist with her brother right behind her.

Rin turned and smiled at her old friends. "Maleficent, Zion. You two are looking great". The green haired female greeted the two as Maleficent walked up to her and gave a big hug to her. "And you still look like a movie star as always". The silver haired female replied to the younger female with a massive grin on her face, getting Rin to lightly blush.

"Yugo and Ayla will be relived to hear that you're back. Yugo's been searching all over the four dimensions for you the past few months; he's barely done anything else". Zion told Rin as he folded his arms, getting the green haired girl's attention as she looked at him for a moment, before she let out a sigh with her eyes closed. "That numskull. I thank whatever God there is that he's got a reliable girlfriend like Ayla to keep him in check". The Windwitch Duelist said in relief, grateful to her friend for looking after her childhood friend during the past few months. Wendy gave a silent chuckle at her partner's words, but kept silent.

Celina walked up to Sylvio, Dennis and Moon Shadow, getting all three of them to look at their former Lancer comrade with welcoming looks. She gave a smile as she stopped in front of them and pressed her fists against her hips gently. "It's nice to see that you three haven't lost yours heads just yet while I was gone". The Lunalight Duelist said in a playful voice, getting Sylvio to playfully narrow his eyes at her.

"Oi, what the heck does that mean? We don't exactly need you to keep our heads straight". The Abyss Actor Duelist replied to his teammate, getting Celina to smirk at him. "In case you forgotten, who was it that got one-shot by a Sector Seven Security Officer when we arrived in the Synchro Dimension 2 years ago?" Celina retaliated at Sylvio, getting him to hang his head in humiliation at his crushing defeat 2 years ago. Moon Shadow gave an amused chuckle, while Dennis gave Sylvio a pat on his right shoulder with his left hand.

"Oh, cut him some slack, Celina. That was 2 years ago, and he's grown much stronger compared to how he was so long ago. Now, he could even give you a run for your money". The former spy of Duel Academy said in defense for his teammate, receiving a thankful look from Sylvio, while Celina gave a shrug with her shoulders. "I guess you have a point. Sylvio has grown stronger, but I have the past few months". The Lunalight Duelist stated, before she looked down at her Duel Disk, where Carla was remaining quiet.

She brought her right arm up and took out her deck from the deck zone with her left hand, before she began searching through it. She took a single card out with her left hand, before she flipped it over to reveal that it was her ace monster, Lunalight Lynx Dancer. "Just check out my new monster". Celina said with a grin as the three looked, before Sylvio, Dennis and Moon Shadow all grew amazed looks upon seeing the Link Monster.

"Incredible, so what Mrs. Fudo said was true. There really is another kind of Monster type out there". Moon Shadow said in awe at seeing Lynx Dancer, getting Celina to look at him. "That's right. Allow me to introduce you guys to my Lunalight Lynx Dancer, my ace Link Monster". The indigo haired female introduced her former Lancers comrades to her ace Link Monster, enjoying the looks on their faces.

Saya ran up towards Declan's task and jumped onto the edge of it to look at her uncle with a bright smile, while Velvet kept silent in her partner's Duel Disk. "Uncle Declan, we're home". The wielder of the three Sacred Beasts said to her uncle with a happy tone, getting the silver haired male to smile down at her with a rare smile. He stood up from his desk, getting everyone's attention as they all looked at the former leader of the Lancers.

"Ash, Rose, Lulu, Zuzu, Celina and Rin. Welcome home". Declan welcomed his comrades back as he held his hands up to show his delight of their return, getting everyone to smile at the president of LID. Declan then turned his attention over to Yusaku and Kolter standing at the entrance to his office and slightly narrowed his eyes at them. "And who are these two?" He questioned with a hint of caution in his voice, getting Ash, Rose, Lulu, Zuzu, Celina and Rin to look at their friends, before they turned to look back at their former leader.

"They're our friends, Yusaku Fujiki and Cal Kolter. They looked after us during our time away". Ash told his brother-in-law, getting Declan to stare at him for a moment, before he looked back at Kolter and Yusaku. He retook his seat and clasped his hands together and intertwined his fingers again. "Please, step forward". The president of the Leo Institute requested, getting Yusaku and Kolter to look at one another for a moment, before they walked up to Declan's table, getting Saya to look at them over her right shoulder.

"I've heard everything from Akiza, who told us of what you all discussed before. On behalf of the four dimensions, I thank you both for looking after our friends in their time in your world". Declan thanked the two with a grateful voice, getting Yusaku to slightly widen his eyes in surprise, while Kolter gave a smile. "It's no problem. If anything, we're thankful for their help". The owner of Café Nom replied to Declan as he looked over his right shoulder to look at Lulu, getting her to smile at him.

Declan also smiled at Kolter's words, before he slightly narrowed his eyes. "Akiza also mention that you'd bring along a few "special" guests as well". The silver haired male said with a hint of fascination in his voice, getting Ash, Yusaku, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and Saya to tense at his words. They weren't the only ones as Azure, Ai, Blaze, Yuna, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet all slightly narrow their eyes. The former Lancer members all grew confused expressions at Declan's words, while Riley, Allie, Frederick and Tate knew who he was talking about.

Declan noticed them all tensing a bit, getting him to soften his gaze. "I give you my word that I have no intention of harming them. I only wish to see these "Ignis" with my own eyes". Declan said in hopes of reassuring them that he meant no harm. The heroes of LINK VRAINS were still uncertain however, but someone made their decision for them. "Very well then". Azure said from his partner's Duel Disk, getting everyone's attention as they looked at Ash, who stepped back from his father and sister, before he held up his right arm in front of him.

He looked down at the device as Azure emerged from the sphere with his claws crossed, getting the former members of the Lancers to gasp in surprise, while Declan looked at him in fascination. "W-What is that thing?!" Sylvio called out in surprise, taking a step back and pointed towards Azure with his right hand's index finger. Immediately, the partners of all the Ignis glared at him with narrowed eyes, getting the Abyss Actor Duelist to start sweating in fear.

"That "thing" you're referring to has a name, and it's Azure. He's my Ignis partner for your information". The White Dragon Emperor told his old comrade with a deadly voice, refusing to allow anyone to refer to the Ignis as "things". "And he's not the only Ignis". Rose stated as she held up her right hand, before Blaze emerged from her Duel Disk.

Lulu, Rin, Celina and Zuzu all held up their right arms, before Raven, Wendy, Carla and Yuna all emerged from their Duel Disks as well. Saya placed her right arm down on Declan's table, before Velvet emerged from her partner's Duel Disk as well, but appeared to be nervous. Yusaku began to lift his right hand up, stopping only for a moment, before he held it up completely and Ai emerged into full sight as well. "Hey everyone!" The Dark Ignis called out in an eager voice, getting Yusaku to narrow his eyes down at him for his carefree attitude.

Everyone looked at the eight Ignis in awe with Yusei and Declan looking at them in fascination. "They're…really tiny". Gong pointed out, getting Yuna to look up at him with narrowed eyes of annoyance. "Is that really an important detail?!" The Songstress Ignis questioned in annoyance, getting the Superheavy Samurai Duelist to take a step back in surprise. "Whoa, down girl, down". Zuzu said to her Ignis partner with a small amused smile on her face.

Declan and Yusei looked at all the Ignis in fascination. "Incredible… I've never seen anything like these Ignis before". Yusei said with wide eyes of amazement as he closely examined Blaze, who looked up at her partner's father in interest. "So, you're my partner's father. I must admit, I've been looking forward to meeting you for some time". The Rose Dragon Ignis said to Rose's father, before she gave a humble bow to him.

Rose smiled down at her Ignis partner, before looking up at her father's face. "I told Blaze a lot about my family, so she's been looking forward to meeting you, Mum and the twins". Rose told her father, getting him to smile at his daughter. Yusei then turned his attention back to Blaze and saw that she wasn't bowing to him anymore and had her hands folded in front of her lap. "It's nice to meet you Blaze". Yusei greeted the Rose Dragon Ignis with a smile, getting her to look up at him, before her expression changed to a happy one.

Declan looked at Velvet with calculating eyes, who grew a bit nervous at his staring. "Could you…please not stare at me?" The hybrid Ignis gently requested as she tilted her head to the side, getting Declan to raise an eyebrow, before he turned to look at Saya for an explanation. "She's a bit nervous of how she looks. She only just showed us her true form last night". Saya explained to her uncle as she turned to look down at her Ignis partner with a reassuring smile.

"I see. You have my apologies for the staring; I have just never seen something like this before". Declan apologized to Velvet, before he turned his attention over to Celina, or more exact, the single card in her right hand. "Celina, can I look at that card in your hand?" The silver haired male requested from the girl, getting both hers and Carla's attention as they looked at him. "And why do you want to look at Lynx Dancer?" The Cat Ignis questioned in suspicion, placing her claws on her hips as she didn't really trust Declan yet.

"I wish to see this Link Monster with my own eyes, that is all". Declan answered with an honest tone, getting Carla to narrow her eyes at him. "Carla, don't worry about it. Declan is someone that can be trusted". Celina told her Ignis partner with a reassuring smile, getting Carla to look up at her as the Lunalight Duelist walked over to Declan's table and gently placed Lunalight Lynx Dancer's card down.

Declan stared down at the Link Monster with calculating eyes, before he reached down and picked it up with his left hand. He held Lynx Dancer's card up and stared at it for a few moments, before he looked at everyone else. "Does anyone else have any of these Link Monsters?" The president of LID asked his comrades, receiving nods from Ash, Rose, Lulu, Zuzu and Rin.

They all took out their decks from their Duel Disk's deck zones with their right hands, before they began searching through it. Very quickly, they all picked a single card out from their decks and held them up with their right hands, before they flipped them over. Ash had White Dragon – Blue Link Dragon, Rose had Rose Dragon – Frozen Blue Rose, Lulu had Lyrilusc - Convene Nightingale, Zuzu had Bloom Harmonist the Melodious Composer and finally, Rin had Windwitch – Fate Reverser.

The former Lancers all looked at the Link Monsters in their comrades' hands in awe, while Declan gave an approved nod. He then turned to look at Yusaku, Kolter and Ai, who had all been watching silently. "You two are citizens of that other world, correct?" The silver haired male questioned Yusaku and Kolter, getting their attention as they looked over towards him and nod.

"That's right, we are". Kolter answered with slightly narrowed eyes, wondering where Declan was going with this. The president of the Leo Institute turned to look back at Ash and Azure, who had been watching him silently with the White Dragon Emperor still holding up his Link Monster. "If it isn't too much trouble, I'd like to learn more about this world and its differences compared to ours. And why you were all brought to that world". Declan told his friend with a curious voice, getting the White Dragon Emperor to smile in understanding now.

"It isn't any trouble at all. In fact, I knew that you'd ask something like this". Ash replied to his brother-in-law, getting Declan to smirk up at him. "I would suggest for everyone to make themselves comfortable. This'll take some time to discuss". Azure suggested with his claws crossed, before Ash looked over his left shoulder to look at Yusaku, Kolter and Ai. "Could you help out with explaining the differences? It would help make this go faster". The White Dragon Emperor quested from his friends, getting Yusaku to look at him for a moment, before he gave a hesitate nod.

"O-Okay". The Cyberse Duelist replied to his friend as he and Kolter walked towards Declan's table with Riley, Frederick, Allie and Tate watching them from the entrance, before they ran over to the couches. The two stopped besides Ash, who turned around to face Declan, who was looking up at him from his seat. Saya ran over to Lulu and Shay's side, which the Lyrilusc Duelist wrapped her arms around her daughter, while Shay looked down at her with a small relived smile.

"It started 3 months ago after Lulu and I finished school in the afternoon. We went to the park to talk with Saya joining us, but then a portal appeared and sucked us in. We didn't know it at the time, but Azure was the one responsible for what happened to us". Ash began to explain as he looked down at his Ignis partner, who scratched his right cheek nervously. Declan looked down at Azure for a moment, before he looked back up at the White Dragon Emperor.

"Why would he take you, Lulu and Saya away from us?" Declan questioned with an emotionless tone, keeping his emotions in check until he heard the end of the story. Azure lost his nervous expression and turned to look back at the 18-year-old with his eyes narrowed dangerously. "I needed their help to save my race". The White Dragon Ignis answered for his partner, getting everyone's attention as they looked down at him. "…Save your race?" The president of LID questioned, getting Azure to nod up at him. "That's right. From a threat known as the Knights of Hanoi". Azure answered, getting his friends and comrades to narrow their eyes at the mention of their defeated enemy.

Ash, Yusaku, Azure and Ai began to explain what happened the past 3 months, the differences between the two worlds and how Link Monsters worked with everyone listening carefully to the four.

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(VRAINS opening 1: With the Wind)

A digital tunnel appeared with balls of data going down, before a glowing eye appeared. The eye then disappeared to reveal a data Duel Disk attached to a digital shadow of Playmaker riding on his Duel Board and holding his left arm up. The digital copy rode his Duel Board, before he transformed into a bright flash of light. The light changed to several different colored birds flying into the digital tunnel, before another bright flash appeared. The flash cleared and the digital tunnel transformed into a bright light blue world with the opening title 'Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS: White Dragon Emperor' in front of the screen, before it zoomed in.

"I run Across the universe".

The screen changed to show the slightly clouded blue sky above Den City with the sun shining. The screen then changed to show a street of Den City, where Naoki Shima running up to Yusaku, Ash and Rose, carrying his school bag on his back and waving his right hand to them. Ash and Yusaku paid no attention to him as they carried their school bags over their right shoulders. Rose noticed him as she walked besides her brother, holding her bag with both her hands in front of her, before she lifted her right hand and waved back at Naoki. The wind softly blew past Yusaku and Ash, blowing their hair in the breeze, but the two tilted their heads down slightly.

"At the speed of light".

On a nearby bridge full of cars and buses, a black clothed male with a hood on, jogging at the left side of the bridge.

"Begin Loading".

The camera zoomed in to show that the black clothed male was actually Gore, who was lightly breathing as he jogged.

"Open the door to dreams".

The screen changed to show that the day had changed to late afternoon with the sun begging to set for the day. Watching the sun set was Skye Zaizen, before she turned to her left and showed the sad look on her face. Nearby on a grassy hill, Lulu, Celina, Rin, Zuzu and Saya were all watching the sunset as well. Celina was lying down on the grass with her hands folded behind her head; Rin was sitting down with her left leg pulled up and her left hand hanging on it. Zuzu was standing up as she watched the sunset with her hands folded behind her and finally, Lulu was sitting down on the grass with her hands wrapped around Saya.

The screen changed to show Kolter watching the sunset from in his van on the driveway, holding up a hotdog with his right hand. The screen changed once more to show that it was now late in the dark for Den City. Akira Zaizen was standing next to his car, looking off into the distance with his right hand in his pocket.

"VRAINS spreads".

"Believe in myself".

The screen changed to show the bright city of Den City with the buildings night lights up and multiple screens flying around the city. Standing in the middle of the light city was Yusaku, Ash and Rose standing besides one another, carrying their school bags. Rose was standing at the left, Yusaku in the middle and Ash was at the right.

Different colored screens came and went across the city, but the three paid no attention to them as they continued to face forward. Just then, a bright light came up from behind the three and completely lit up the screen with only the three teenager's bodies that can be seen in the light. The screen zoomed into to show a close up of Yusaku's face, before zooming out, and then changed to show Ash's and repeat, before changing to Rose's face as well.

"VRAINS continues".

The screen changed back to show the three standing in the bright light. Just then, their Ignis partners, Ai, Azure and Blaze all came out of nowhere and flew forward. They disappeared and were replaced with brief flashes of child version of Yusaku, Ash and Rose. The images were replaced by Playmaker's left arm with his Duel Disk activating.

Ai appeared in eye form in the orb of Playmaker's Duel Disk with a data stream inside of his eye. The screen changed to show Playmaker's right hand with the thumb, index and middle fingers out, while the ring and pinkie fingers were tucked in. Playmaker waved his hand down, leaving a golden line of energy with his golden stripes glowing.

The screen changed to show Yusaku standing up, holding his left arm up with his Duel Disk strapped on with his deck slotted in. Just then, the words "Into the VRAINS" appeared on the blade of the Duel Disk in light blue writing, before Yusaku's body began glowing blue.

"The circuit draws the future".

Inside of LINK VRAINS, three flashes, a light blue, rosy red and silvery white appeared in the Data Material wind, before they all cleared to reveal Playmaker, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose Dragon Mask all surfing on their Duel Boards besides one another with their Duel Disks activated, holding five cards with their left hands and facing forward.

The screen zoomed in as the three Duelists placed their right hands on the top cards of their decks, before the camera shifted to their determined filled faces. The three then drew their cards in dramatic fashions, leaving different coloured flares of light as they swiped their hands out.

The screen then changed to show their second ace monsters appearing in dramatic fashions. First, Decode Talker flew in with his energy sword in his right hand, before he spun around and took a stance with his blade rested on his right shoulder and his left hand close to taking hold of it. Then, White Dragon – Blue Link Dragon and Rose Dragon – Frozen Blue Rose flew in from above, before they flew past each other. The two then stopped besides one another and roared.

"I'll grab it with my own hands. Yeah"

The screen zoomed out to up above to show the three Duelists holding their right hands out in different styles. Playmaker had his right hand out to the side, White Dragon Mask had his right hand held out forward and Rose Dragon Mask held her right hand up into the sky. Then, their main monsters, Firewall Dragon, Novaforce Stardust Dragon and Black Rose Dragon flew over them, flying besides each other.

The three dragons then stopped and reared their head up, before unleashing powerful roars all together as they flew behind their own Duelists besides their fellow monsters. Firewall Dragon with Decode Talker, Novaforce Stardust Dragon and White Dragon – Blue Link Dragon and Black Rose Dragon with Rose Dragon – Frozen Blue Rose. All of them faced forward with Decode Talker holding his blade out, ready to take on whatever challenges await them.

With small bits of fire briefly appearing, the screen then changed to show an army of Knights of Hanoi gathered together behind Specter.

"Access!"

The screen changed to briefly show the right side of Varis with a red background, before changing to show the left side of Black Dragon Mask. The screen changed to show Topologic Bomber Dragon flying over the city of LINK VRAINS, releasing shockwaves of energy as it flew towards the camera.

"Star swirling, Data Storm!"

Topologic Bomber Dragon released a powerful roar with the orb inside its mouth gleaming brightly. The screen changed to show a purple Data Storm, a white one and a rosy red one beginning to take shape, before all three began ragging across LINK VRAINS.

"I'm now With the Wind".

The screen changed to show Playmaker, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose all still riding atop their Duel Boards together in the Data Material wind with the end of their boards leaving a electric wind surge trail. The three Duelists held their left arms up in front of them with Playmaker leading them.

"Link with my soul".

All three of them then curved to the right, kicking up Data Material wind at the camera, before it cleared to reveal Playmaker, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose Dragon Mask surfing forward towards the screen. The camera zoomed in on Playmaker's face first, then switched over to White Dragon Mask's, then finally Black Rose Dragon Mask's face with all three of them having determined filled faces.

"Speed up, Data Storm!"

The screen changed to a light blue world filled with hearts, before Blue Angel appeared, giving a wink with her left eye as she spun around, leaving a blue tail with her left hand out. She then stopped fully with her left hand up towards the sky with a bright smile. The blue world changed to purple as Blue Angel's ace monster, Trickstar Holly Angel, appeared with a wide smile, before she flew out and took a pose with her whip.

Then, the world changed from purple to light green as Holly Angel flew to behind her Duelist and taking a stance, while Trickstar Divaridis appeared in front of the camera, giving a wink as she held her microphone up to her face with her right hand and held her left hand out, before she flew to Blue Angel's right side and posed.

"Now Win the Race".

The world changed to a rosy red as Trickstar Bella Madonna appeared and swung her axe down, before she joined her fellow Trickstars on Blue Angel's left. The world changed into a four split screen with all four previous colors from before behind Blue Angel and her monsters.

"Connected world".

The screen changed to show the smiling face of the Gore, before he fell back to show that he was surfing atop his Duel Board. Then, Goku The Great Ogre appeared on the left side and Gouki The Giant Ogre appeared on the right side, before Gore flew past his monsters in between them and gave a smirk as he held his fists up.

"No matter when".

The screen changed to show the real world, before Emma drove out of a tree and into the air on her motorcycle. Her hair blew in the breeze as the camera zoomed in on her face, before it shot out upon Emma jumping off of her motorcycle and throwing her helmet off. The two virtually disappeared as Emma fell, before her body began glowing light purple.

She spun around as the purple glowing came off of her as sparkles, revealing that she had changed into her avatar, Ghost Gal, which she stared into the screen.

"Nothing is impossible".

In a virtual world, red data appeared and came together, before forming 5 circles that changed to light green. Varis and Black Dragon Mask appeared with their left hands up as the five circles took positions with a familiar creature slowly appearing out of nowhere behind the leaders of the Knights of Hanoi. The five circles then glowed brightly, before dyeing down to reveal that they were the five crystals of Cracking Dragon, who was now behind Varis and Black Dragon Mask.

"Strive for hope".

The screen shifted from Varis and Black to Cracking Dragon's face as the Machine-type gathered energy and formed a blue sphere in front of its open mouth. The screen changed to show LINK VRAINS again with Playmaker, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose Dragon Mask riding their Duel Boards.

Playmaker's stripes gleamed golden as he, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose Dragon Mask placed their right hands on their decks and took hold of the top cards. The camera zoomed in on Playmaker's face, before it zoomed out as he, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose Dragon Mask all drew their cards in dramatic fashions, leaving different coloured flares of light. Playmaker's was orange, White Dragon Mask's was silvery white and Black Rose Dragon Mask left a rosy red one.

"And ride the wind!"

Varis narrowed his eyes at the sight of them, before he swiped his right hand out to show that he and Black Dragon Mask were now on their Duel Boards. Two bright flashes appeared behind them, before their ace monsters, Borreload Dragon and Eclipserage Deadstar Dragon appeared from them and roared.

Decode Talker and Novaforce Stardust Dragon appeared out of nowhere, before the Cyberse Monster flew up towards Borreload Dragon and Novaforce Stardust Dragon flew towards Eclipserage Deadstar Dragon. The two dragons swung their fists at one another and clashed, while Decode Talker swung his blade and Borreload Dragon thrust his right claw out.

"Oh yeah!"

The four monsters collided with one another, creating a great light of power that blinded the screen, before it cleared to reveal Cyberse Wizard in a purple world. He spun around and took his activated staff into both his hands and released a light blue energy wave. The purple world changed to a yellow one as Link Slayer then appeared with his energy blades activated with the light blue energy wave that Cyberse Wizard released being his right energy blade.

He swiped his left blade down, before he left the screen as the world changed into navy coloured one with Bitron flying down towards the screen from above. He flew up to the screen with the camera zooming in on its left eye, before a brief flash appeared.

From the flash, Playmaker, White Dragon Mask, Black Rose Dragon Mask, Black Dragon Mask and Varis all appeared on their Duel Boards, taking a moment to glare at one another, before they all passed each other. Then, they turned into different colours that fell into a black portal, before Gore, Blue Angel, Purple Night, Green Witch, Music Singer and Lunalight Dancer appeared on their Duel Boards as well, before turning into different coloured lights and fell into the black portal as well.

The black portal changed into the same tunnel from the beginning with digital spheres falling into it, before it changed to Den City.

"Oh yeah!"

A pure white bird flew up from the ground and into the sky, heading towards the sun.

(With the Wind finished)

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Half an hour has passed since Ash, Yusaku, Kolter, Azure and Ai began explaining the differences of the two worlds to Declan, who patiently listened to them with great attention. Everyone else had made themselves comfortable as the six continued to speak. Saya, Riley, Allie, Tate and Frederick were sitting down on the ground in a circle with Saya's Duel Disk in the middle of them. Velvet was in her complete form, bonding with her partner's friends happily. Lulu was still besides her brother, only now she was showing him her new Link Monsters, much to his fascination.

Rose and Rin were standing across Maleficent and Zion, telling their old friends about their time in the other world and the adventures they've been through. Zuzu was standing across Yuya, Gong and Krystal, listening as Yuya explained what had happened to them since she left. Celina currently had Sylvio in a headlock with her left hand and was giving him a nuggie with her right hand, much to his displeasure as he was crying out with anime white eyes and flailing his arms around. Dennis was trying to convince Celina to let him go, while Moon Shadow watched them. Finally, Yusei was listening in on the explanation that his son and his new friends were giving.

Right now, Yusaku, Kolter, Ai and Azure were telling Declan about LINK VRAINS, while Ash was silent as he stared at his brother-in-law's face. As he stared, the White Dragon Emperor couldn't help but smile as he thought back to the past 2 years and how much had changed since then. Declan was now a a benefactor, helping the You Show Duel School now. He was still president of LID, only now he had help from his father, Leo Akaba, who had retired from being Duel Academy's president and returned the role to Chancellor Sheppard. They kept watch over the four dimensions, ensuring that there was never another threat like the Demon Overlord ever appearing again and causing mayhem.

Ash then turned his attention to his father and smiled as he thought about the changes he's caused in the past 2 years. He's now both a mechanic master and the head of his own industry named Fudo Mechanics Inc. It's both the Synchro Dimension's biggest mechanics shop where they work on all kinds of mechanical things like bikes, cars, even Duel Disks. It's also even Yusei's head lab as he cooperates with Declan and others on the abilities of Ener-d and Dimension Energy, trying to find new ways to use it to help make the four dimensions better. Even his marriage with Akiza was now open information and everyone in the four dimensions knew of the Fudo Family. Speaking of Akiza, she was now a head doctor of the Fudo Mechanics Inc's medical center, creating new cures for all kinds of sick people suffering. It was even said that she was close to creating a cure for cancer. Despite all that, she still found time to help Yusei out in his lab.

Ash then turned to look at his friends of the Pendulum Dimension, before he thought about the changes they've made as well. Yuya was now the official main attraction of the You Show Duel School as he's become a Dueltainer that made everyone smile by doing tricks in all his Duels. He is even next in line to become the next head of the You Show Duel School and will succeed his father in a few more years. But the biggest surprise was that he's been making plans of opening up a dimension carnival with his friends that uses solid vision to make it more fun. He had gotten the idea from Kaiba Land, only it will be more goofy and its name will be Yu Land.

Krystal had officially joined the You Show Duel School and became a famous Duelist. She's currently helping Yuya learn how to run the school, and even now teaches a special class about burn damage like how her deck does it. She's also gained the title "The Queen of Ice" because of her deck. Gong had officially become the head of the Heavy Strong Duel School, having dueled his dad for the rights to be the next master. Not to mention, he's added in Synchro Summoning to the style, figuring it would help the dojo, in fact, some of the students of his dojo have won the Arc League Championships and moved on to becoming Pro Duelists.

Ash then turned his attention over to Lulu and Shay, staring at the Raidraptor Duelist as he held Lulu's Lyrilusc - Rehearse Lyrebird that he was holding with his right hand. Shay had graduated from Heartland and has become a life preserve outside of the city. He is now protecting wild life, especially birds, from poachers as he never wants to see another war to break out ever again. He comes around from time to time to either hang out with his friends, or go on dates with Rose. His relationship with the Rose Dragon Empress has been going very well these past two years, he's even gained the approval of Rose's family and friends.

Ash then turned to look at Maleficent and Zion, before he gave a good smile at them. During the past 2 years, Maleficent has gone on to make a living in movies as she's become a movie star in her own set of Duel Monsters movies that are a huge hit. She even joins her mother in modeling from time to time, but preferred to be apart of movies instead. Her only rule was that she never kissed someone in a movie as she wanted to wait for the one that she'll marry one day. Zion had became the new leader of the Enforcers after Rose stepped down a year ago. He leads the Enforcers and protects the streets of New Domino City, maintaining the peace and protecting the civilians. The two siblings were on their way to becoming Pro Duelists as well, but they've been busy with their work.

Finally, the White Dragon Emperor turned his attention over to Celina, Sylvio, Dennis and Moon Shadow. He gave an amused chuckle at seeing that his Fusion girlfriend still had the Abyss Actor Duelist in a headlock, but was now punching him in the face after a remark he gave about her gaining weight. The past 2 years had been good for them as well. Slyvio was now into the art of theater and has become a really amazing actor. He's been doing plays all around the four dimensions to entertain people of all ages. He's really good as he became famous, more so than his old man, who was still attempting to become mayor of Paradise City.

As for Dennis, he's built his own Dueling Circus where people duel and get to watch the performance of a life time with elephants, clowns and many more. As the ring duel master, Dennis made everyone feel like there apart of the show with new tricks being preformed every day. His main circus is in the Fusion Dimension, where he originated. Moon Shadow and his brother Sun Shadow have opened up a Ninja Academy of dueling where anyone can join and learn how to use ninja art type dueling. It also helps work on steal skills and many more. Both brothers are the headmasters of the school and instructors, they hire more people who have the right job qualifications with funding from LID helping out.

Everyone's been through so much the past 2 years, and Ash couldn't be any prouder of them. He turned his attention back to Declan as Yusaku was close to finishing up his explanation of LINK VRAINS to him. "...And in LINK VRAINS, there's a different kind of Dueling known as Speed Dueling". The Cyberse Duelist told the president of the Leo Institute, getting Declan to raise an eyebrow at him. "Speed Dueling? Tell me, what is the difference between that and a Master Duel?" The silver haired male questioned the younger male, having been informed of a Master Duel earlier by Kolter.

Ash decided to take this moment to join the conversation again. "A Speed Duel is a bit like a Turbo. Only instead of using Duel Runners, the Duelists use Duel Boards". The White Dragon Emperor began to explain about Speed Duels, catching everyone's attention as they looked over at him. "A Duel Board?" Yuya questioned in confusion as he never heard of that, getting Zuzu to look at her childhood friend with an eager smile. "It's a board that you use in LINK VRAINS to wind the wind. Duelists fly through the sky on their boards as they duel and their monster flies besides them". The Melodious Duelist explained with an eager voice, getting Yuna to nod in agreement. "And unlike your Duel Runners, there's no auto pilot, meaning you need to drive it yourself". Yuna added as she folded her hands behind her back, getting the four dimensions' residents to grow excited smiles.

"Whoa! Are you basically saying Duelists can fly?" Allie asked in an excited voice, getting Saya to nod to her. "You bet. I speak from experience as I've had a Speed Duel". The 7-year-old girl answered as she thought back to her duel against Lancelot on the day that Blue Angel took her as a student.

"The Duel Boards aren't the only thing that makes a Speed Duel one. In a Speed Duel, the Main Monster Zone and Spell and Trap card zone are reduced to 3 and you start off with 4 cards in hand. There's no Main Phase 2, the Main Deck can have up to 20 to 30 cards and there can only be 5 Extra Deck Monsters. There's no Pendulum Zone and finally, the field gains 2 Extra Deck Monster Zones, where the monsters from the Extra Deck goes to". Rose explained more about Speed Duels to everyone, immediately getting Sylvio's attention as he swiped his punched in face towards him, despite Celina's headlock on him.

"Say what?! That sounds like it's completely BS!" The Abyss Actor Duelist exclaimed with wide eyes, getting Celina to look down at him with narrowed eyes, before she bashed him in the face again. "She wasn't finished!" She hissed at her old comrade, who just stuck out his toung out of his mouth as Celina's punch did him in. Carla emerged from her partner's Duel Disk's orb and folded her claws behind her back. "Speed Duels also have a special kind of move that Duelists could use. It's called a Skill". The Cat Ignis informed everyone, getting Sylvio to look at her through the corner of his right eye. "What does that do?" Sylvio questioned, starting to get interested with Speed Duels.

"Skills are a special kind of move that Duelists can make, there's a lot of different ones that we can all use. For example, one of my Skills is called Feather Access, and another is called Zone Shift. Zone Shift allows me to change one of my monster's position to an unused Main Monster Zone". Lulu explained Skills for her friends, getting Shay to look down at her with slightly confused eyes. "What's the point of that?" He questioned as he didn't see any benefit from a Skill like that, getting Raven to look up at him.

"If you Summon a Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Link or Pendulum Monster from the Extra Deck, they go to one of the Extra Deck Main Monster Zones, but a Duelist can only use one of them. That means that you can't Summon anymore Monsters from the Extra Deck". Raven explained to the Raidraptor Duelist, getting him to grow an understanding look on his face.

"But don't you worry, there's a way to bypass the Extra Deck limit!" Ai called out, swiping his left hand out and pointing his index finger out as well. Declan looked at the Dark Ignis with an emotionless expression on his face, but his eyes showed all the interest that he had in the subject. "What Ai means is that Link Monsters has a special power like Pendulum Monsters. They have what's known as Link Arrows". Kotler said with a smile as he placed his hands on his hips, causing Declan's interest filled eyes to grow even larger than before. He held up Lunalight Lynx Dancer's card in his left hand and noticed the Link Arrows on the card.

"Link Arrows can sometimes be involved in a Link Monster's ability, but it has another purpose. The Link Arrows allow Duelists to Summon more Monsters from the Extra Deck to zones that they point to. For an example, if a Duelist had a Link Monster in the Extra Deck Monster Zone and one of its Link Arrows pointed at the Zone below them, that Zone becomes available to use for other Extra Deck Monsters". The owner of Café Nom added, getting Declan to slightly open his mouth in amazement. "Incredible... A different kind of Monster, a new set of Dueling, a new world and a virtual reality. I must admit, your world is incredible". The president of LID said to Kolter and Yusaku, getting the adult man to smile at him.

"Nah. If anything, your world is more incredible than ours". Kolter replied to Declan, considering the world of the four dimensions to be more amazing than their world. "Y-Yeah..." Yusaku said in agreement, still not used to being around this many people. "Everything that you've told us has been incredible so far, but how did our two worlds even connect in the first place?" Yusei questioned in a curious tone, wondering how his son and daughter had traveled to a different world in the first place. At Yusei's question, the faces of Ash, Yusaku, Rose, Lulu, Zuzu, Celina and Rin all fell, getting their Ignis partners to look up at them in concern. Even Saya and Velvet's expressions turned sad at that question.

Everyone immediately noticed their friends changed expressions, getting them all concerned. "What's wrong?" Declan asked with a hint of concern in his voice, getting Ash to look up at him with his eyes slightly narrowed. "...Truth be told when Azure brought us into the other world, that wasn't the first time that the two world made contact". The White Dragon Emperor revealed, getting the residents of the four dimensions to widen their eyes in shock. Declan sat up from his chair and placed his hands down on his table. "What do you mean by that?" The young president questioned with a deadly serious voice, wanting to hear everything.

Ash turned to look at Yusaku and Kolter, who were both looking at him, before he gave them a nod, one that they returned as they turned their attention to Declan. "It happened 10 years ago in our world. A man named Dr. Kiyoshi Kogami, researcher of a company called SOL Technologies, sought to create humanity's successor". Yusaku began to explain, getting Declan, Moon Shadow and Zion to narrow their eyes.

"Humanity's successor?" Zion commented as he held his chin with his right hand, getting Rin to turn towards him. "He believed that humanity would one day go extinct as humans always eventually died. In order to create humanity's successor, he kidnapped six children from our world. He used them for a project to create the Ignis". The Cyberse Duelist continued on as he looked down at Ai, who gazed up at him in concern at having to talk about the incident that scarred him for life.

"For six months, they were imprisoned there, forced to duel using VR equipment. Dr. Kogami believed that Duels were the best way for the Ignis to understand humans. The six children trapped, locked away from one another and couldn't leave if they wanted to". Yusaku continued to explain with his eyes still focused down on Ai, getting the residents of the four dimensions to grow dreaded, or horrified looks on their face. "But the worse was yet to come. When the six children dueled and lost, they were electrocuted". The Cyberse Duelist revealed, causing the residents of the four dimensions to gasp in shock and horror.

"Electrocuted?!" Yuya questioned in outrage with enraged eyes, while Krystal held her right hand in front of her mouth in horror. "How could someone do that to children?" The Ice Witch Duelist questioned in horror, getting Yuya to look at his girlfriend in concern. Yusaku was silent as he stared down at his Ignis partner, before he turned to look back up at Declan, who still had an expressionless look on his face, but his eyes showed all the anger he had.

"It was like hell. All the children could do is eat, sleep and Duel. That was all they could do for everyday. Those who won were rewarded with large amounts of food, but those who lose gets small amounts. To survive, all they could do is win". The Cyberse Duelist continued on, before he slightly narrowed his eyes upon remembering the day that the incident came to an end.

"But after six months, the incident finally came to an end". Yusaku revealed, getting the residents of the four dimensions to smile in relief. "Really? It came to an end?" Maleficent asked in relief, getting Yusaku to look over his right shoulder to look at her. However, upon making eye contact with the Cyberse Duelist, Maleficent widened her eyes as she lightly flushed.

In her point of view, she had never seen someone as handsome as him. She tilted her head down, before she looked away to the side to avoid anyone seeing her blushing face. However, two had managed to see Maleficent's blushing face and that was her brother and Yusaku.

The Cyberse Duelist grew slightly confused at why Maleficent turned away from him, while Zion widened his eyes in disbelief as his sister had never shown any interest in boys before. The Fabled Duelist grew an amused smirk on his face, while Yusaku turned to look back at Declan. "Someone had reported the incident and the authorities found us. The incident came to light, and all six children were returned to their homes". The Cyberse Duelist concluded, getting Declan to grow a sympathetic look towards him.

"...You were one of the six children, weren't you?" Declan questioned Yusaku, getting him, Kolter, Ai and the residents of the four dimensions to widen their eyes in surprise. "Say what!? How'd you figure it out?" The Dark Ignis questioned in surprise, getting Azure to look at his friend as he crossed his claws.

"Maybe he figured it out because he has you attached to his Duel Disk". Azure said to his old friend, getting Ai to grow a sheepish look on his face as he could see that his friend was right. Declan gave a nod towards Azure, before he looked back towards Yusaku, neither of the two noticing Maleficent's sad look directed at Yusaku's back.

"The way you spoke about it wasn't the way a spectator would speak about it. You explained it as if you were apart of the incident yourself. The sadness in your eyes gave me all the proof I needed". The president of the Leo Institute explained to the Cyberse Duelist, getting Kolter to let out an impressed whistle, before he turned to look at his friend. "He's quite sharp, don't you think?" The adult man stated, getting Yusaku and Ai to look up at him and nod.

"Okay, I get that this whole story is a tragic story and all that, but what does it have to do with how the two worlds are connected?" Sylvio questioned from Celina's headlock, not seeing any connections so far. Celina gave a sigh, before she turned to look towards Lulu, who turned to look at her. The Lyrilusc Duelist looked back forward, before she walked up to the table, getting Declan to turn his attention over to her.

"During the time that the incident took place, Dr. Kogami had somehow found out about our world and the four dimensions". Lulu revealed, getting everyone to look at her with Declan's eyes having a hint of surprise in them. "He did?" The silver haired young man asked in surprise, getting Lulu to nod towards him.

"That's right. He even somehow created the gateway between the two worlds and came here himself. He even somehow created dimensional transport technology to travel to all four dimensions himself. In his time in our world, he took six children here as well and return to his world". The Lyrilusc Duelist answered the young adult male, getting the residents of the four dimensions to widen their eyes in surprise.

"He even kidnapped children here as well?" Moon Shadow questioned in disbelief, getting Celina to look at him and nod. "Yup, he did. But it wasn't just any random six kids". Celina told the ninja, before she looked down at Sylvio and narrowed her eyes. She then released him of his headlock, causing Sylvio to fall face-flat on the ground.

"Who... who was it that he took?" Shay questioned in rage as he narrowed his eyes, having had a soft spot for kids and would never tolerate anyone harming them. Lulu tilted her head down in sadness at her brother's question, getting Raven to look up at her his concern. Deciding that her partner needed a moment or two to recover, the Bird Ignis answered for her.

"You already know the answer. The proof is in front of you all". Raven answered, folding her hands in front of her lap. The residents of the four dimensions grew confused by her words and stared at the Bird Ignis in confusion. However, Declan was the first to figure out what she meant as he slowly widened his eyes in realization at what her words meant.

He first looked at Ash and Lulu, before he turned to look at Rose, Rin, Zuzu and finally Celina. "It was you six, wasn't it?" Declan asked the six, getting Yuya, Gong, Krystal, Sylvio, Dennis, Moon Shadow, Shay, Riley, Tate, Allie, Frederick and Tate to widen their eyes in shock at what he said. Ash, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina and Zuzu all nodded, confirming Declan's suspicions of them being the six children, getting their friends to look at them in shock.

"But...how?" Gong questioned in disbelief, getting Zuzu to look up at him with a sad look. "It happened 10 years ago..." Rose began to explain, getting everyone's attention as they turned to look at her.

"We didn't know it at the time, but one by one, Dr. Kogami kidnapped us from our separate dimension". The Empress of the Rose Dragons continued, before she turned to look at her father. "Remember Dad? The day that Rin and I suddenly disappeared?" She questioned Yusei, getting him to slightly grit his teeth upon remembering that day, and the pain it brought to him, Akiza, Leo and Luna.

Seeing her father's reaction answered Rose's question as she and Rin turned to look at Celina. The Lunalight Duelist took a moment to look down at Carla, who gave her an encouraging look, before she lifted her head. "The same thing happened to the rest of us. I was still in the orphanage when Dr. Kogami kidnapped and took me away". The Lunalight Duelist told her comrades as she turned her eyes towards the window to look at Paradise City.

"Celina's right. Yuya, remember? The day that I suddenly disappeared". Zuzu questioned her childhood friend, getting the Dueltainer to return his attention over to her, before his face fell. He remembered all right. 10 years ago, Zuzu and him were playing together in the playground in Paradise Park with their parents not too far away from them.

Zuzu had gone off to search for a ball that she had kicked away, while Yuya waited. Half an hour passed and Zuzu didn't come back. Everyone grew worried and started to search for her, but no matter how much searching they did, Zuzu couldn't be found.

Everyone, Skip especially, grew worried sick for her. A year passed and they couldn't find her, but then, one day, she just showed up back at her house with a confused look. Skip was overjoyed to see his daughter safe and sound, treating her with great care for the new 3 days. Yuya and his parents were quick to visit to see her again, but whenever they would ask her what happened, Zuzu grew confused as she had no idea.

She just remembered going off to find the ball that she kicked out of the park, then the next moment, she was standing in the park, only older. Everyone told her that she had been gone for a year, much to her confusion as she doesn't remember anything being gone for a year.

The Dueltainer lifted his head back up and nodded to Zuzu, answering her question. "The same happened to us in Heartland too". Ash told his friends as he turned to look back at Declan, while Lulu turned to look at her brother.

"Remember that day that Satoshi and I went out to play in the park? That was the day that we were kidnapped as well". Lulu told Shay, getting him to narrow his eyes dangerously and let out a small growl. He remembered that day all too well. His family and the Kastle family had gone out to the park for him, Lulu, Ash, Shark and Rio to play and enjoy themselves. The day was going well at first, but then Ash and Lulu had snuck off. After 20 minutes, Shay, being an overprotective brother and all, set out to find his sister and old friend.

However, he couldn't find them no matter where he searched. Panicking, Shay rushed back to the others and told them that Ash and Lulu had disappeared. Immediately, the two families panicked and searched for the two missing children. Their search failed that day, increasing their worries for Ash and Lulu. The Kastle family made missing posters of the two and placed them all over Heartland for anyone to report if they saw the two children. A year passed and still nothing.

Just as they were about to give up hope, Ash and Lulu showed up at the Kastle family's front door, much to their relief as the Kastle family hugged the White Dragon Emperor and Lyrilusc Duelist. They immediately contacted Lulu's family and told them the good news, much to their relief and joy.

They rushed over to the Kastle family and reunited with Lulu. Shay was so overjoyed with relief at seeing his sister again that he kept a tight hold on her for 2 weeks. They did question the two children on what happened to them, but to their surprise, Ash and Lulu had no idea.

They just remembered walking around in the park one moment, and the next, they were waking up on the park slide. They were confused, but decided to head to the Kastle household to see everyone. This left everyone confused, but they decided to forget about it, just happy to have the two back, safe and sound.

Now, hearing all of this and finding out who it was responsible for taking his childhood friend and sister away for a year had reignited Shay's anger. "Where...! Where is he!?" The Raidraptor questioned in rage, getting everyone to look at him and saw that he looked close to popping his top. "I don't care whatever this Dr. Kogami's reasons were, he's gonna pay for what he did! Where is-!" Shay began to question, only to be cut off by Lulu as she turned her head away.

"He's dead". She revealed, getting the residents of the four dimensions to widen their eyes in shock. "Ohhh... Drat!" Dennis remarked as he clicked his right hand's fingers, while Shay gave another growl. "Lucky bastard!" The Raidraptor Duelist growled in anger, getting Rose to look at her boyfriend with slightly narrowed eyes. "Shay, while what he did to us was terrible, something good came out of it. And that was our Ignis partners". Rose said with a smile as she looked down at Blaze, who looked up at her with a happy expression on her face.

Ash and the Bracelet Girls all looked down at their partners with smiles, getting them all to look up at them with happy expressions as well. "That year may have been hard, but we got something irreplaceable for it. To me, Carla is my number one partner". Celina commented as she brought up her right hand and gently rubbed Carla's right cheek, who leaned into her touch. "We all feel the same way, that's why that year of hardship was worth it for our partners". Zuzu said with a soft smile, before she brought her right arm up and nuzzled against Yuna, getting the Songstress Ignis to close her eyes in delight.

The rest of the gang all gave nods of agreement, even Yusaku and Ai nodded as well. The residents of the four dimensions smiled at their friends and at the bonds they displayed with their partners. However, Declan's right eye then shifted towards Velvet, who was looking at Saya with a happy expression, who returned it with a smile.

"But what about her?" Declan questioned, getting everyone's attention as they looked over and saw him looking at Velvet, who was looking at him with a hint of nervousness in her eyes. "You said that there was only 6 of you taken to the other world and only 6 Ignis were created. Then why is there a seventh one?" He added in, getting everyone to look towards the group of children and at Velvet.

Azure and Raven turned to look towards Declan. "That's because Velvet is mine and Raven's daughter". Azure answered, getting everyone to turn towards him with Declan raising an eyebrow at him. "So, you Ignis even have the ability to reproduce". Declan stated, getting the White Dragon Ignis to nod, while Raven placed her right hand on her chest.

"Dr. Kogami never originally gave us the ability to reproduce, but we evolved more than he expected. It even gave us the ability to reproduce, but so far, Velvet is the only child Ignis". Raven said as she turned to look at her daughter, who looked up at her mother. Saya looked down at her partner, before she picked up her Duel Disk, getting Velvet to turn her attention over to her.

"I met Velvet not too long ago during the first time I entered the LINK VRAINS. We talked a bit and decided to become partners to protect each other". The black and maroon haired girl told her uncle, receiving an understand look from Declan as he gave her a nod. He then turned his attention back to Ash, Yusaku, Kolter, Azure and Ai. "You never mention that you, your sister and the girls went to another world before". The silver haired young man said to the White Dragon Emperor, getting Ash's face to fall slightly. "That's the thing, we didn't know". Ash replied to Declan, getting the residents of the four dimensions slightly confused at what he meant.

"What do you mean by that, Ash?" Riley questioned, getting Rin to look at the young girl with eyes that had a hint of sadness in them. "He means that none of us could remember because Dr. Kogami sealed our memories of that year away". Rin revealed, getting Zion and Maleficent to widen their eyes in shock at what she said.

They weren't the only ones shocked as Yuya, Krystal, Gong, Shay, Sylvio, Dennis, Moon Shadow, Riley, Allie, Tate and Frederick all gasped at what the Windwitch Duelist said. "She's right. All our memories of that year were sealed away for reasons unknown to us. However, for some reason, Dr. Kogami returned us to where he found us". Rose explained to her friends, getting Yusei to look at his daughter in surprise. "He...let you all go?" Yusei question in surprise that Dr. Kogami let the six children go after he kidnapped them.

Rose looked up at her father and nodded, much to his and Declan's fascination at the actions of the Ignis creator. "That is rather strange. Do any of you know why he would let you go?" Moon Shadow questioned his old comrades, getting Celina to hum to herself in thought, but it was Carla who provided him an answer. "Maybe it was for his goal of coexistence". Carla answered, immediately getting everyone's attention as they all looked at her. "Coexistence?" Declan questioned with an fascinated voice, getting Ai to look at him and nod.

"That's right. The original Ignis, which includes I and five more, but mostly me, were tasked by Dr. Kogami to be humanity's successors. Azure, Blaze, Raven, Wendy, Carla and Yuna were tasked with establishing coexistence with the two worlds. Talk about weight of the world on ya". Ai told the president of LID, getting him to shift his eyes towards him.

"But why would he want our two worlds to coexist together?" Declan questioned, getting Azure to shrug his shoulders with his claws up. "No idea. Apparently, when he locked our partners' memories, our memories were sealed away as well. We didn't know that the ones we sought aid from this world were actually our origins and partners. Guess fate can be fortunate when it wants to". Azure answered as he looked up at his partner, getting Ash to look down at him.

"I was the first to seek aid from this world. I had done a bit of research before I used a program to bring Ash to our world. I felt some sort of connection with him, so I chose him to lend me his aid". The White Dragon Ignis added, before he turned to look towards Lulu, then Saya.

"But I... brought more than what I was expecting as Lulu and Saya came along for the ride". Azure said with a sweat drop as he turned to look back at his partner, getting Lulu and Saya to laugh nervously. "I was the next to bring my partner over. And in the neck of time as we needed to save Azure and Ash". Carla said with a smug expression on her face, one that Carla shared as Ash and Azure playfully glared at them.

"We were the next to arrive, and it was around that time that Velvet and Saya became partners". Wendy said from her spot in Rin's Duel Disk, getting the green haired girl to smile happily upon remembering her first appearance in LINK VRAINS.

"Blaze, Rose, Zuzu and I were the last to arrive". Yuna concluded for her friends, getting Zuzu and Rose to look at each other with a small smile. Declan stared at the Songstress Ignis for a moment, before he turned to look at Yusaku, Kolter and Ai.

"And what about you three? How did you all meet Ash and the others". Declan questioned the three, getting their attention as they looked at him. Ash and Azure also turned to look at the president of LID, their attention having been caught by his question. Ash opened his mouth to answer, but surprisingly, Yusaku beat him to it.

"I found Ash when he was knocked out in Den City Park. I checked on him to see if he was alright, but then he woke up. He was weary of me at first, but we sorted things out when I helped him pick up his cards that were scattered across the ground". The Cyberse Duelist answered Declan, explaining how he had met Ash, receiving an understanding look from the 18-year-old male. Ash gave a smile at his friend, before he turned to look at Declan.

"Long story short, Lulu, Saya and I decided to help Yusaku and Kolter against a threat that not only threatened LINK VRAINS, but our world as well". The White Dragon Emperor, causing everyone to turn their attention over to him with Declan narrowing his eyes dangerously.

"And what was this threat?" The young president of LID question with a serious voice, wanting to know what threatened their world. Ash and Yusaku took a moment to look at one another with Azure and Ai copying their partners, before they all turned to look at Declan.

"It was an organization known as the Knights of Hanoi, led by a man called Varis, but in real life, his real name is Ryoken Kogami". Yusaku explained to Declan, getting him to narrow his eyes while the rest of the residents of the four dimensions were surprised at the last name.

"Kogami? Are you saying that...?" Declan began, which Ash nodded to him with narrowed eyes. "You're correct. Ryoken Kogami is Dr. Kogami's son". Azure confirmed for his partner, getting Declan to turn his eyes towards him. "His second in command is his younger twin brother, Ryuga Kogami, also known as Black Dragon Mask in LINK VRAINS". The White Dragon Ignis added, getting the attention of the residents of the four dimensions. "Black Dragon Mask?" Shay questioned in slight surprise that someone had a similar name to his old friend's superhero name.

Lulu turned to look at her brother with narrowed eyes. "Believe it or not, Black Dragon Mask had a deck of dragons like Ash. It was the White Dragon's complete opposites as those dragons were called Black Dragons". Lulu told Shay, getting everyone to widen their eyes in shock and surprise at the mention of the Black Dragons. "Black Dragons!?" Krystal exclaimed in surprise, having never thought there were cards that were opposite to the White Dragons.

"But how is that possible?" Zion questioned in disbelief, getting Ash to look over towards him and shake his head sideways. "Honestly, I have no idea. But I think we have an idea on how cards like those exist". The White Dragon Emperor answered his old friend, getting everyone to look at him, before Celina widened her eyes in realization.

"Oh yeah. Varis mention that Dr. Kogami created his own Fusion, Synchro and Xyz cards from watching our duels 10 years ago". The Lunalight Duelist remarked, getting everyone to look at her and Carla. "If that old timer was able to create cards from another world, it shouldn't be that hard to create a new deck theme like the Black Dragons". Carla commented with her hands crossed, getting Ai to nod in agreement. "That sounds pretty reasonable to me". The Dark Ignis said in agreement, before Ash turned to look back to look at Declan.

"We're getting off track here. Anyway, the Knights of Hanoi created a tower called the Tower of Hanoi in LINK VRAINS". The White Dragon Emperor began explaining the events of the battle against the Knights of Hanoi, regaining everyone's attention as they turned to look at him.

"Just like how legend says that when Hanoi's game ends, the world will be destroyed, this served a similar purpose. Only it served to destroy both worlds' networks". Ash continued on, getting Declan, Riley and Yusei to widen their eyes in shock. "The network?!" Yusei questioned in shock with wide eyes, getting Kolter to look at him and nod. "Yeah, it was even set to destroy devices not connected to the network. It was like an EMP weapon". Kolter said with narrowed eyes, much to the shock of the three.

"An EMP weapon? But that would...?" Riley questioned with rising horror, getting the surrounding children to look at her in concern. "That's right. Records and programs connected to the network, like power plants, hospitals, transportation will go offline. Both worlds would have been in a huge panic". Velvet answered Riley's unfinished question, getting the residents of the four dimensions to gasp in horror as they realized what that meant. "You're kidding, right?! Why would anyone want to do something like this and cause millions of deaths?" Maleficent questioned in horror, honestly shaken up at the thought of how many people would have died.

Yusaku turned to look at the silver haired beauty and narrowed his eyes at her. "It was all to destroy Ai and the Ignis". The Cyberse Duelist answered, getting Maleficent to frown in confusion at why that was the Knights of Hanoi's reason. The rest of the four dimension's residents felt the same as her as they turned to look and stare at Yusaku.

"Hold up. Why would they want to destroy the Ignis?" Yuya questioned in confusion, getting Ash to turn towards his friend. "Dr. Kogami became worried at seeing the six original Ignis' evolution and predicted that they would become humanity's enemy, so he sought to destroy them". The White Dragon Emperor began to explain, before Azure took over for him.

"He launched an attack on Ai's home world, the original Cyberse World, with the Knights of Hanoi to destroy them. Raven, Blaze, Carla, Yuna, Carla, Velvet and I left our world to aid our friends, but the battle wasn't going in our favor". Azure continued on for his partner, before Ai took over for his best friend.

"But then I came in with an awesome idea. I hide the Cyberse World deep in the network with its coordinates deep in my head. The only way for them to find out was to get me, but I came out of that battle without a scratch". The Dark Ignis said in a proud voice as he placed his hands on his hips and puffed his chest out proudly.

Azure and Velvet both chuckled in amusement at Ai's words, while the rest of the female Ignis had unimpressed looks on their faces. "You call getting chomped up by a Cracking Dragon and being reduced to an eyeball without a scratch? Hate to see what you consider a "scratch" to be like". Wendy remarked as she folded her hands behind her back, getting Ai to grow an anime angry mark on his head.

Just as the Dark Ignis was close to making a retort, the White Dragon Ignis stepped in. "Cut him some slack, Wendy. We all ended up as eyeballs in that battle". Azure said in defense for his friend, receiving a grateful look from the Dark Ignis.

Raven gave a sigh, before she looked towards her fellow female Ignis with a pleading look. "Come on girls, let Ai have his fun. It's just how he is". Raven said to her fellow females in hopes of defusing the situation. Carla, Yuna and Wendy all sighed at Raven, before they nodded to her, much to her relief. Everyone watched the Ignis in amusement, before Ash returned his attention over to Declan.

"We managed to stop the Tower of Hanoi and defeat the Knights of Hanoi. We even managed to get the program that they created that allowed connection between the two worlds. Varis and Black Dragon Mask are on the run back in the other world, but we're certain that they'll return one day". The White Dragon Mask finished explaining towards the young president of LID, getting Declan to raise an eyebrow up at him.

"If they had the program, then how did Azure and the other Ignis call you to their world?" He questioned in a curious voice, getting Ash and the girls to look down at their Ignis partners. "We managed to create programs that allowed us to bring our partners to our worlds, but they won't complete. They only hold out for one use, but then break apart". Azure explained for everyone, getting Yusei curious as he walked over to his son and looked down at the White Dragon Ignis inside his son's Duel Disk.

"How were you able to create a program like that? In fact, how did you even know about our world in the first place?" The Shooting Star of Satellite questioned Azure, getting him to look up at him as he crossed his claws and drew his wings close.

"Our memories of our partners had been sealed away, but for some reason, our memories of your world were not. We created our programs through our memories, but they were unstable as we've never been to this world before". The White Dragon Ignis answered his partner's father, causing him to grow a fascinated look on his face. Ash stared down at his partner for a moment, before he looked back up at Declan.

"Leaving without telling you guys was something we all regret, but going to that world wasn't one. We saw a new kind of Dueling, a new Summoning, met our Ignis partners and made new friends". Ash said with a smile as he looked towards Yusaku and Kolter, getting them to smile at the White Dragon Emperor.

Everyone else smiled at the White Dragon Emperor's words as well, especially Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu, Saya and Rose as they agreed with Ash. "I see then. It is clear that you've all grown from this experience. I am just glad to have you back". Declan said with a small smile, one that Ash and the girls returned as Lulu walked back towards her brother.

The silver haired male then turned his attention to Yusaku, Kolter and Ai, giving them a small, but warm smile as well. "You three are welcome here in our world for as long as you like. You have my word that you'll be treated fairly here". The president of LID told the three, getting Kolter to grow an appreciated smile. "Thanks, that means a lot". The purple haired adult thanked the younger male, appreciating his generosity.

Declan took a moment to look at Yusaku and saw his uncertain look, getting him to soften his gaze as he knew that look in his eyes. "I can understand why you're cautious around us after hearing what you've been through. I won't ask you to trust us straight away, but to give us time to show you that we mean you no harm. Will you allow that at least?" Declan asked the Cyberse Duelist with a soft voice, getting Yusaku to slightly widen his eyes in surprise.

Ash turned to look at his friend, before he placed his right hand on Yusaku's left shoulder, getting him to look at the older male. "Declan means what he's saying Yusaku. Just give him a chance and he'll prove that he wants to help". The White Dragon Emperor told his friend in hopes of reassuring him, getting Yusaku to soften his gaze a bit, before he gave a nod.

Ash smiled a little bit at seeing his friend's nod, before he took his hand off of his shoulder. What neither of the two didn't notice was that Azure and Ai looked at each other for a moment with pleasant expressions, glad to see their partners getting along.

Declan watched the two in fascination, before he looked down at Lunalight Lynx Dancer's card on his table, having placed it there not too long ago. He spent a moment looking down at the Link Monster's card, before he looked up at Ash, Yusaku, Kolter, Yusei, Azure and Ai. "If it isn't too much trouble with you, I'd like to ask your permission for us to create our own Link Monsters". Declan said with a straight face, getting everyone's attention as they looked over at him with Rose walking up next to Rin and leaning in to whisper to her.

"Saw that coming". The Rose Dragon Empress whispered with a grin, getting Rin to giggle a little with her eyes closed. Even Blaze and Wendy giggled a little, before they all focused their attention on the conversation. Declan picked up Celina's card with his right hand and held it up to his face. "I admit that these Link Monsters interest me greatly. These monsters are different to Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz and Pendulum monsters, that is why I'd like your permission to allow the Leo Corporation to create our own Link Monsters". The president of LID explained his reasons, before he placed his right hand down to look at Yusaku and Kolter.

Everyone directed their attention over to the two, waiting for their response. Kolter gave a carefree smile as he waved his right hand up and down. "Sure, I've got no problem with that. Ash and the girls made cards for Yusaku, so I think it's only fair we return the favor". Kolter said as he brought his right hand down, getting Ash and the girls to smile at him, before they turned to look at Yusaku.

Even Ai turned to look up at his partner, before he spoke. "Come on, buddy old pal. We've got our own Ritual and Fusion monsters now thanks to our friends, so it's only fair that we return the favor to them". The Dark Ignis said to his partner, getting the Cyberse Duelist to look down at him for a moment, before he looked at Declan.

"Alright, you have my permission as well to create your own Link Monsters". Yusaku told the older male, getting Declan and everyone else to smile at him. "You have my thanks". Declan replied to the Cyberse Duelist as he reared his right hand to the right side, before he tossed Lunalight Lynx Dancer's card to Celina. The card spun through the air towards the Lunalight Duelist, who caught it with her right hand's index and middle fingers. "Nice catch". Carla remarked as she gave a small applause with her claws, getting Celina to chuckle a little as she smiled down at her partner.

"Declan, for Link Monsters to work here, our Master Duels are gonna have to change to match the other world's one". Ash told the president of LID, getting Declan's attention as he tilted his glasses with his right hand. "I am well aware of that, we'll have the preparations done in a week or so. Now then, who among you all is well adapted at Link Summoning?" The silver haired young adult asked as he placed his hands down on the table.

Immediately, Ash, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and Saya turned to look at Yusaku. "That would be Yusaku without a doubt". Lulu answered with a certain smile, getting the Cyberse Duelist to turn around to look at her with wide eyes of surprise.

"H-Hold up. I'm flattered that you all think so highly of me, but I'm certain that you guys can be better at Link Summoning than I can". Yusaku said in an uncertain voice, getting Lulu to shake her head in denial. "No way. Out of all of us, you're the best Link Summoner. Not to mention, you've defeated almost all of us except Ash". The Lyrilusc Duelist replied to her friend, getting everyone's attention at what she said. "Hold on? This guy beat you in a Duel?" Shay questioned his sister in surprise, getting her to look up at him and nod.

"All of us except Ash has dueled Yusaku in the past, but we all got our decks handed to us". Zuzu answered for Lulu, getting her friends from the Pendulum Dimension to look at her in surprise. Declan had the most fascinated look on his face as he stared at Yusaku's uncertain look. "Very interesting. Zuzu, Celina, Rin, Lulu and Rose are among the best Duelists in the four dimensions, so to hear that you defeated them all is outstanding". The silver haired male said with an impressed voice, getting Yusaku and Ai to look at him.

"I'd like to ask you for your assistance in telling us everything you know about Link Summoning and how to use it. You'll be compensated for helping us". Declan requested from the 16-year-old, getting Yusaku to regrow his uncertain look as he didn't know wither to accept, or refuse.

However, the Cyberse Duelist then looked down at his partner and saw Ai's concerned look direct at him, causing him to rid his uncertain look and replace it with a confident look as he looked back at Declan. "I'll help, but under one condition". Yusaku told Declan, getting him to raise an eyebrow at the 16-year-old.

"And what is this condition?" The silver haired youth questioned in a curious voice as Yusaku turned to look back down at his partner. "Help us find Ai's home, the Cyberse World". The Cyberse Duelist answered, getting Ai to widen his eyes in surprise, while Declan raised an eyebrow. "Doesn't Ai have the coordinates to Cyberse World inside his mind?" The president of LID questioned, thinking back to when the Dark Ignis said that he hid Cyberse World with its location hidden inside his mind. Azure turned to look from his friend at Declan and unfolded his claws.

"That's true that he knows its coordinates, but not the location. If Ai searches for Cyberse World on his own, it will take some time for him to find it". Azure explained to the 18-year-old male, getting Declan to shift his attention over to the White Dragon Ignis.

"My partner said that your cooperation is the biggest one in the four dimensions. He said that with your help, we can locate Cyberse World quickly and return our friend back to his home". The White Dragon Ignis continued to explain to the young president, getting him to nod in understanding. "I see. Very well then, the Leo Cooperation will assist in locating the Cyberse World". Declan told Azure, getting him to nod in thanks, while Ai sighed in relief. Ash and Yusaku turned to look at each other and smile, before they looked down at their partners, who looked up at them.

"And what about your Cyberse World?" Declan questioned Azure, getting the White Dragon Ignis and his partner to turn their attention over to the 18-year-old. "Do you and your fellow Ignis need assistance with locating your homes?" The Fiend-type Duelist questioned once more, getting Ash, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and Saya to look down at their Ignis partners with their friends doing the same. Azure shook his head however, before he gave a reassuring look.

"That won't be necessary. Our Cyberse World's location is known to all of us, and we've already made preparations to return there soon". The White Dragon Ignis told the 18-year-old male, getting him to soften his gaze, before he stood up from his chair.

"Then let us go and begin the search for Cyberse World!" The president of LID exclaimed as he swiped his left hand out in a dramatic fashion, getting everyone to nod towards him. Azure turned to look at the Dark Ignis and saw Ai shivering in excitement.

"Contain yourself, Ai. Soon we'll reunite with our friends back in Cyberse World". The White Dragon Ignis told his friend, getting Ai to look at him with an excited look on his face with his hands held up. "I just can't contain myself! Soon we'll see our friends again back home". Ai exclaimed in excitement, getting Azure to grow a found expression on his face as he looked down at the ground. "Yeah. Soon we'll see everyone again". Azure said in a longing voice to see the other Ignis again after 5 years.

Declan then walked over his desk towards the doors to his office with everyone following him as he lead them to the control room.

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(5 minutes later)

Not too long later, everyone was in the LID Control Room that was filled with male and female workers working away on the computers below. Currently, the group was at the platform above, only now Claude was among them, having been called by Declan, who was sitting down on the seat in front of the shelf. All of the Ignis were back in their eye forms for the moment. The workers had already been informed of their task and were now waiting for their boss's signal to begin.

"Everything is set up, we just need the program to connect with the other world's network". Declan told the group as he spun his chair around to face them, getting Ash to look at the older male for a moment, before he nodded.

The White Dragon Emperor walked up to the shelf besides Declan on his right, before he held up his left arm and looked at Azure, who emerged from his Duel Disk's orb in his complete form. "It's on you now, Azure". Ash told his partner as he took the Duel Disk off and placed it down on the shelf's screen with his right hand.

"Leave it to me, I'll find it before you know it". Azure replied to his partner as he gave him the thumbs up with his right hand, before he retracted to the Duel Disk's orb, but his eye form didn't appear in the sphere.

The shelf's screen lit up instantly, much to Declan's fascination as he watched multiple screens appeared inside of the big one. More screens appeared over the room, going through different downloads with one of them displaying the words "Attempting connection". Everyone waited patiently for Azure to finish making connection with the other world's network.

To the surprise of most, it only took 10 seconds for the White Dragon Ignis to finish as one of the screens displayed the words "connection successful". "Wow, that was fast". Yuya remarked in surprise as Azure reappeared in the Duel Disk's orb in eye form, before he focused on the young Dueltainer. "We Ignis can work faster than humans could even dream". The White Dragon Ignis told the 16-year-old boy, before he shifted his attention over to Ai, who was in his complete form, standing on Yusaku's Duel Disk's orb with the Cyberse Duelist holding his left arm up.

"It's on you now, Ai. With this last act, you'll finally be able to go home". Azure told his friend, getting the Dark Ignis to cry out in excitement as he thrust his hands into the air. "You don't need to tell me twice!" Ai exclaimed, before he turned to look up at Yusaku, who was looking down at him with a natural expression on his face. "Let me do my thing and show you how awesome I am!" The Dark Ignis told his partner with a gloating voice, getting everyone to chuckle in amusement at his words, even Declan and Claude chuckled as well.

"Alright". Yusaku replied to his partner as he took his Duel Disk off of his left arm and placed it down on the shelf's screen besides Ash's Duel Disk. "Now, watch and be amazed!" Ai called out in a dramatic fashion as he gave a formal bow, before he retracted into the Duel Disk's orb, but didn't return to his eye form. The shelf's screen lightly gleamed black, before a passcode appeared on it. Random numbers were typed into the passcode, before it disappeared completely.

The holographic screens started going through different sections of data, much to LID's worker's amazement. Ai reappeared in his partner's Duel Disk's orb in eye form, before he grew a pleased look. "And done! The coordinates are installed in the Leo Corporation's data base". The Dark Ignis said in a proud voice, getting Azure to chuckle at his friend.

Declan stood up from his seat and looked down towards his workers. "Begin the search for the Cyberse World. Remain alert and make sure not to draw SOL Technologies' attention to us". The Fiend-Type Duelist told his workers with a serious voice, getting the male and female workers to nod. "Yes sir!" They all replied to their boss, before they began typing away on their keyboards, officially beginning the search.

Declan sat back on his seat as Ash and Yusaku picked up their Duel Disks and placed them back on their left forearms. "Great job, Azure". Ash praised his partner with a smile as Azure merged from the orb in his complete form. "Thanks". The White Dragon Ignis thanked his partner for his praise, having a small grateful look on his face.

"You did good to, Ai". Yusaku told his partner with a small smile as Ai emerged from the orb in his complete form, getting the Dark Ignis to cry out in joy. "You've praised me again! I knew you liked me!" Ai exclaimed in joy, getting Yusaku to scoff in amusement at his partner. What the two didn't notice was that Maleficent was watching them from the far-right side of the platform besides her brother.

She watched the two partners interact, before she grew a soft smile on her face with her cheeks lightly flushed. Claude walked up next to Declan, looking down at a holographic chart that he was holding with his right hand. "We've just started, but we're learning much about the other world's network at a rather incredible rate". Declan's right-hand man told his boss, getting the silver haired youth to look at him through the corner of his right eye.

"How long until we locate Cyberse World?" Declan questioned his trusted assistant, getting Claude to lightly frown at his chart. "I'm not certain yet. Hopefully it'll just take an hour if we work as well as we can". Claude answered his boss, getting him to hum in thought, before he spun his chair around to look at the group. "It seems we have a bit of time until Cyberse World is located. Does anybody have any suggestions on how we should spend the next hour?" The young president of LID questioned with a small smile, getting Kolter's attention as he placed his hands in his coat's pockets.

"I could cook us some hotdogs and coffees. Get to know one another and share some stories with one another". The purple haired adult suggested to the group, getting Sylvio, Zion and Gong to look at him. "That sounds great. I'm never one to pass up a hotdog". Zion replied to the older male with a grin, getting Kolter to smirk at him. Meanwhile, Dennis walked up to Celina and leaned down to get a closer look at Carla, getting the Cat Ignis to grow an annoyed look.

"Ever heard of personal space, clown boy?" Carla questioned with an annoyed look as she waved her tail around, getting Dennis to laugh in amusement. "Wow, you and Celina are really alike. I ought to take this chance to see what other similarities you two share". The Performage Duelist said with a grin as he leaned back, getting Celina and Carla to narrow their eyes at him.

Yuya was silent as he stared at the back of Yusaku, who was talking with Ai about what their plans are after Cyberse World was located. He thought about what he's learned about the Cyberse Duelist, before he gave a nod as he decided on something. He walked up towards Yusaku and brought his right hand up and reached out towards Yusaku's left shoulder.

"Hey". Yuya said as he placed his hand on Yusaku's left shoulder, getting his and Ai's attention. Yusaku turned around to face the Dueltainer, who retracted his hand, and stared at him with a natural expression. "Is there something wrong?" Yusaku questioned Yuya, wondering what he wanted from him. Their confrontation had caught everyone's attention as they all watched the three with curious looks on their faces.

"What's up with your friend?" Yuna questioned her partner from atop Zuzu's Duel Disk, before she turned around to look up at her, who was staring at Yuya's face. "...I think I have an idea on what he's up to". The Melodious Duelist replied to her Ignis partner as she turned her eyes down to Yuna. "Your name is Yusaku, right?" The Performapal Duelist asked the Cyberse Duelist, getting Yusaku to raise an eyebrow, before he nodded.

"Yes". He answered in a curious voice, wondering where Yuya was going with this. "And my name is Ai, the most stylish Ignis there is!" Ai exclaimed as he tried to act cool by sticking his right hand's index and middle fingers out, getting Saya and Velvet to giggle at him from their spot next to Riley and Allie.

Yusaku looked down at his partner for a moment, before he looked back at Yuya and saw him staring intensely at him. "...I challenge you to a Duel!" Yuya declared as he pointed his right hand's index finger at Yusaku, much to his surprise as he widened his eyes. He wasn't the only one surprised at the random challenge as Ai and Kolter widened their eyes, while everyone else weren't surprised at Yuya's actions.

"Hold up! You want to duel Yusaku? Why?" Ai questioned Yuya on behalf for his partner, getting the tomato hair styled boy to look down at him. "It's because I want to see what Dueling is to him". Yuya answered, getting Yusaku and Ai to frown in confusion.

"What Dueling is to me?" Yusaku said in confusion, getting Yuya to nod towards him, before he held up his right fist. "To me, Dueling is all about making everyone smile and come together, even the opponent. I want to make everyone smile with my Dueltaining skills". The Dueltainer explained his belief in dueling with a wide smile on his face, getting Ash, Yusei, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and the residents of the four dimensions to smile at him, while the Ignis grew fascinated by his words.

'Make everyone smile?' Azure said inside his mind as he held his chin with his right claw, fascinated with Yuya's belief. 'That's gonna be a little troublesome if some people don't have lips at all'. Wendy said in her mind as she placed her right hand on her face underneath her eyes.

Yuya lowered his fist and stared intensely at Yusaku, who looked a bit speechless after hearing his words. "That's why I want to duel you. To see what dueling is to you and to know what kind of a person you are". The Dueltainer told the Cyberse Duelist, getting Yusaku to grow an uncertain look on his face.

"That's nice and all, but I don't duel for fun and games". Yusaku replied to Yuya, but that didn't falter him in the least. "Sorry, but I'm not taking "no" for an answer". Yuya told the Cyberse Duelist, getting him to sigh at his persistence to duel him.

Ai turned to look up at his partner and gave him a shrug with his shoulders. "Just go ahead and duel him. Who knows, maybe you'll have one party of a time". The Dark Ignis told his partner, getting Yusaku to look down at Ai. "I'm with Ai on this, Yusaku. You should have a duel for fun". Kolter said in agreement to the Dark Ignis, getting Yusaku to turn his head right to look at his comrade, who was standing next to Gong and Moon Shadow.

"Fun and I don't mix together". The Cyberse Duelist told the older male, getting Kolter to sigh, while Gong crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. "Dang. This guy won't budge a bit". The Superheavy Samurai Duelist stated, getting Moon Shadow to nod in agreement.

"Agreed. It is clear that he does not want to duel". The ninja Duelist commented as he could clearly see that Yusaku didn't want to duel. Ash and Azure watched the exchange happen silently from besides Yusaku on his left, before the White Dragon Emperor placed his right hand on the Cyberse Duelist's left shoulder, getting Yusaku's attention as he looked over to his friend.

"I can understand that dueling is something hard to enjoy after what we've been through in the past. Yuya isn't challenging you to a duel with something on the line, he's just asking for a friendly duel where you two can have fun". Ash told his friend with a reassuring smile to help calm Yusaku, before he took his hand off of his shoulder.

"I won't ask you to accept the challenge, just to consider it. If you really don't want to duel, we won't force you. The choice is yours". The White Dragon Emperor told his friend as he stepped back and gave Yusaku some space. The Cyberse Duelist looked down, at Ai without meaning to, in thought for a few moments with everyone watching him.

Eventually, he raised his head back up and looked at Yuya with slightly narrowed eyes. "Fine then, I accept your challenge". Yusaku told the Dueltainer, getting Yuya to grow a massive excited smile on his face at hearing his challenge was accepted.

The residents of the four dimensions looked excited as well, while Ash, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu, Saya and Kolter all smiled at Yusaku, while the Ignis all grew fascinated expressions on their faces. "Oh boy. This ought to be a good one". Sylvio remarked from besides Shay and Krystal, getting the Raidraptor Duelist to nod in agreement as he crossed his arms. "I agree. Let's see just how good this guy really is". Shay said with narrowed eyes directed at Yusaku. Krystal was silent as she stared at her boyfriend's excited face, before she gave a small smile at seeing his excitement.

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(10 minutes later)

Not too long later, everyone was at the Leo Institute's Dueling arena that was used for the Arc League Championships 2 years ago. Right now, Ash, Rose, Yusei, Declan, Zuzu, Sylvio, Gong, Moon Shadow, Celina, Dennis, Rin, Maleficent, Zion, Lulu, Shay, Kolter, Saya, Riley, Allie, Frederick and Tate were in the stands, sitting in seats around each other and were looking down at the field, where Yusaku and Yuya were. Sylvio, Gong, Moon Shadow and Krystal were sitting at the bottom row, Dennis, Zion, Maleficent and Yusei were behind them.

Ash, Rose, Lulu and Shay were in the third row, Celina, Rin, Zuzu and Saya sat in the row behind them. Kolter and the kids were all sitting at the final row, while Declan watched from atop the staircase next to the entrance. The Ignis carriers held their left arms up for their partners to watch with all six of the Ignis watching in their complete forms.

Meanwhile down in the duel field, Yusaku and Yuya stood 10 feet away from one another, facing each other, only now Yuya had his crimson Duel Disk attached to his left forearm. Yusaku was holding up his left arm with Ai standing up above the Duel Disk's orb, looking at the Dueltainer with narrowed eyes and had his arms crossed. "Time to see if this "Link Summon" is really all that". Sylvio said as he folded his hands behind his head and leaned back on his seat.

"Gong's more curious about that guy's skills as a Duelist". Gong remarked with his arms crossed, his focus eyes clued to Yusaku. "As am I. He must be really skilled if he was able to defeat our friends". Moon Shadow commented with his hands on his knees, paying great attention to the duel that is to take place. "I'm sure Yuya can defeat him though". Krystal said with complete confidence for her boyfriend, leaning forward with her hands holding her cheeks.

Dennis, Zion, Maleficent and Yusei were silent as they awaited for the duel to begin. The three males all waited patiently with calm smiles, while Maleficent held her hands to her chest as she stared down at Yusaku with wide eyes of wonder. However, the Infernity Duelist blinked in realization upon remembering something important. She looked up over her right shoulder to look up at her childhood friend. "Hey, Satoshi". Maleficent said to the White Dragon Emperor, getting both his and Azure's attention as they look over to her.

Maleficent reached into her jacket's pocket with her right hand, before she retracted it, revealing that she was now holding a deck of Duel Monster cards. She held the cards up to the White Dragon Emperor and gave him a wink with her right eye. "I believe these are your cards". She told her old friend as Ash reached out with his right hand and took the deck of cards from her.

Ash brought his right hand up and turned it over for him and Azure to look at the top card. The top card of the deck was the Synchro Monster, Dragunity Knight - Ascalon, causing Ash to grow a wide smile on his face. "My Dragunity deck". The White Dragon Emperor said in relief and joy, getting Azure to blink in surprise, before he looked up at his partner.

"You have another deck?" The White Dragon Ignis questioned in surprise, getting Ash to nod towards him, before he looked back at his Dragunity deck. Rose leaned towards her brother and looked at his Dragunity deck with a smile, before she looked up at his face. "Bet you're happy to have your cards back". The Empress of the Rose Dragons said with a smile, getting Ash to look and nod towards her.

Blaze had a fascinated look on her face as she stared at the Dragunity deck, before she looked up at her partner. "Do you have a second deck?" The Black Rose Dragon Ignis questioned her partner with a curious tone, getting the 16-year-old female to look down at her partner and shook her head in response.

Shay stared down at Yusaku with calculating eyes, before he turned his head right to look at Lulu. "When you dueled that guy, what kind of vibe did he give off?" The Raidraptor Duelist questioned his sister, getting Lulu and Raven to look up at him. The two partners turned to look back at Yusaku, before Lulu's gaze softened a little. "He gave off the vibe of someone who had everything to lose if they were defeated". The Lyrilusc Duelist answered her brother as Raven turned to look at Yusaku as well, much to Shay's fascination.

"To him, learning the truth of what happened to him 10 years ago was the most important thing to Yusaku. He couldn't move past the incident as it continued to haunt even after years had passed. His reason to fight was to find out the truth of the incident 10 years ago, and nothing would stop him from completing his mission". The Bird Ignis explained for her partner what she meant, getting Shay to look down at Raven with wide eyes.

"He was incredible. Back when we dueled, he wasn't as strong as he is now, but despite that, he defeated me. I threw everything I had at him, but his determination and strong will overcame it all and obtained victory". Lulu told her brother with an honest smile, much to Shay's amazement as he went back to staring at the Cyberse Duelist.

"This is so exciting! Yusaku and Ai against Yuya! I don't know who'll win!" Saya exclaimed in excitement, kicking her feet out with her eyes closed in joy. "I don't know much about that Yuya person, but I'd place my money on Yusaku". Velvet said with a confident voice as she sat down on her partner's Duel Disk's orb. Zuzu and Yuna turned to look at the two young females and smiled at them.

"Don't underestimate Yuya, Velvet. He's the strongest Duelist in the Pendulum Dimension". Zuzu told the Hybrid Ignis, getting her to look up at the Melodious Duelist in wonder. "From what Zuzu has told me, her childhood friend is able to use Pendulum, Fusion, Synchro and Xyz, but he excels at Pendulum Summoning". Yuna remarked as she sat down, placed her hands on the sides of the Duel Disk's orb, and placed her right leg over her left.

"I bet you three 3 Link Monsters that Yusaku and Ai win". Carla said with her claws folded behind her head with her tail wrapped around her left leg, getting Wendy to look at her with a sly look on her face. "I'll take that bet and wager 5 Link Monsters". Wendy told her friend, getting the Cat Ignis to look at her and narrow her eyes playfully.

"You got yourself a deal". The Cat Ignis told the Witch Ignis, before anime lightning shot out of their eyes and clashed against one another, representing their clashing wills. Both Celina and Rin watched their partners with amused looks on their faces, before they turned to look up at one another.

Riley, Allie, Tate and Frederick all had excited grins on their faces as they waited for the duel to begin. Kolter looked with an interested look on his face, bending forward on his seat with his arms resting on his knees. He looked forward to seeing another duelist from the world of the four dimensions duel against Yusaku, but wondered how his friend will react in this duel. 'All right Yusaku, let's see what you can do. And Ai, enjoy yourself'. Kolter said in his mind with a growing smile, looking forward to watching the duel between his friend and the Dueltainer.

Declan was silent as he stared down at the field, right at the two duelists. He was really interested to see Link Summoning with his own eyes. Having heard of his brother-in-law's adventures in the other world with a virtual reality with a new Summoning really fascinated him. Yusaku interested him greatly as well upon hearing that he had defeated Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and even Rose. But despite all that he's heard, he wanted to see Yusaku duel with his own eyes and see what kind of cards that he plays. "Time to see what a duelist of the other world is capable of". Declan said as he folded his arms in front of his chest.

On the duel field, Yuya grew a bright smile on his face as he brought out his deck with his right hand, before he slotted it into the deck zone, which the Duel Disk began shuffling it immediately. Yusaku still had an uncertain look on his face as he held up his left arm, before he brought out his deck from his jacket with his right hand. He looked at the top card of his deck and saw that it was Cyberse Magician, before he tilted his head down in uncertainty.

Ai took notice of his partner's uncertain look and had a pretty good idea on what was bothering him. "Hey, relax Yusaku. There's no need to hide your identity of being Playmaker in this world. You can use your Cyberse cards without worry". The Dark Ignis told his partner with his left hand up and his right on his hip, getting Yusaku to look down at him.

"I'll admit that's one of my concerns, but that's not completely it". Yusaku told the Dark Ignis, getting Ai to tilt his head as he placed his left hand on his hip. "What's the matter? Is having a friendly duel really that hard to do for you after all the serious ones we've had?" Ai asked his partner in curiosity, which the Cyberse duelist nodded to him as he looked back at Yuya.

Ai grew a concerned expression at seeing Yusaku's nod, before he quickly changed it into a reassuring look as he held up his fists in front of his chest. "Come on pal, just give it a shot. Nothing is at stake here, it's just a friendly duel where you can enjoy yourself. You've enjoyed yourself before when you dueled the girls before because they gave you a challenge". The Dark Ignis told his partner, getting Yusaku to slightly ease his posture at remembering his duels against the Bracelet Girls and the Empress of the Rose Dragons.

He grew a smile upon remembering the rush he experienced in those duels, and how almost all his tension disappeared. Perhaps it wouldn't be as difficult to relearn how to enjoy dueling again as he thought. He looked down at Ai and gave him an appreciated look. "Thanks for the pep talk, Ai". The Cyberse Duelist thanked his partner, getting Ai to tear up in delight. "You've praised me again! I'm so happy that I could cry!" Ai exclaimed in joy as he began balling his eyes anime style, getting Yusaku to chuckle as he slotted his deck into his Duel Disk's deck zone, which started shuffling.

Yusaku's Duel Disk activated with the blade activating. The Cyberse Duelist raised his head to look at Yuya and narrowed his eyes at him. "I'm ready, let's duel!" Yusaku called out with a determined voice as he held up his left arm, getting Yuya to smirk at him.

"It'll be my pleasure! But first, let's see what the field is!" The Dueltainer called out as he swiped his right hand up into the air as a giant two-sided Action card materialized in the sky, surrounded by a pile of glowing cards that formed a sphere around it. Ai cried out in surprise upon seeing the giant card, while Yusaku raised an eyebrow at it.

"Hey, what's that thing?" Kolter questioned in surprise, looking up at the giant Action card as it spun around, getting Riley to look up at him. "That the Action Field being selecting at random". The young female told the adult male, getting him to widen his eyes in realization as he thought back to what he had been told about Action Duels.

'Lulu said that an Action Duel is where a Field-Spell card is selected. Throughout the duel, that Field-Spell card can't be destroyed, or targeted by card effects. The Field-Spell sometimes doesn't really have an special effects, except providing Action Cards for the duelists to use. He did remember that the duelists had the option to activate Field-Spells and the Action Field changed to that card's setting, allowing both its effects and the Action cards. Kolter grew a small excited smile on his face as he looked forward to this.

The giant Action card stopped spinning around and flipped over to reveal that it was the Field-Spell, Performance Colosseum. The glowing cards floated down as the giant card gleamed brightly. "Augmented Reality Combat System energized! Generating Action Field!" A female AI voice called out as the Arc System underneath the field ARC System underneath the field activated and began releasing bright lights, getting Yusaku and Ai to look down in surprise.

"What the!? Talk about a light show!" Ai remarked with wide eyes, looking over the edge of the Duel Disk to look at the ARC System below. "Allow me to be the first to introduce you two to the ARC System, the technology that allows Duelists to Action Duel!" Yuya called out as the entire field lit up, before the Field-Spell, Performance Colosseum materialized around them with the two Duelists on solid ground in the middle of the field.

Ash blinked in surprise, before he gave a smile at the sight of the Action Field. "Performance Colosseum. This Action Field takes me back". The White Dragon Emperor said with a smile on his face, getting Azure's attention as he looked up at his partner in fascination.

"Does this field hold sentimental value to you?" Azure asked in a curious tone, getting Ash to turn his attention over to his partner and smile at him. "You could say that. After the battle against the Demon Overload and when Yuya and I returned from the Netherworld, we had one final duel against one another. It was a sign to the end of the era of the Dimensional War". Ash told his partner, before he looked back at the field, getting the White Dragon Ignis to turn to look back at the field as well.

"You could say this duel also represents the end to an era. The era where our two worlds are separate". The White Dragon Emperor added, getting Azure to grow an understanding look on his face as he held up his right claw to the sky.

"I see what you mean. This duel also represents the beginning of a new era as well. The era where the two worlds will be connected". Azure said with awe in his voice upon realization at what this duel represented. Ash nodded in agreement, before he looked up at the sky and thought about Dr. Kogami and his dream of coexistence. 'Dr. Kogami... your dream of coexistence will live on and come true one day'. The White Dragon Emperor said in his mind, swearing to bring the old doctor's dream of their worlds living together in harmony true one day.

Yusaku and Ai looked around their surroundings in awe from witnessing the ARC System technology at work. "Wow, this is really different compared to LINK VRAINS". Ai said with wide eyes of wonder at seeing the technology affect the real world like this. Yusaku nodded in agreement, before he turned to look towards at Yuya and saw him smiling widely.

"You ready?" Yuya questioned the Cyberse Duelist, getting Yusaku to nod towards him with a natural expression on his face. "You bet!" Yusaku replied to the Dueltainer, before he looked down at Ai as the Dark Ignis thrust his right fist out. "Prepare to get your kidnew kicked!" Ai called out with complete confidence in his partner.

"Let's Duel!" Yusaku and Yuya called out in perfect synchronicity as they drew their starting hand of five cards with their right hands, officially beginning the duel between them.

Yuya Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.

Yusaku Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.

Cards gathered above the field, before they dispersed all over the field. "Action cards dispersed!" The same female AI voice from before called out as both Yuya and Yusaku transferred their 5 cards over to their left hands, before they looked down at their hand.

Yuya grew a wide smile on his face, while Yusaku narrowed his eyes in calculation as Ai leaned over to look at what his partner drew. "Master Rule override activated!" The female AI voice called out, before the Master Duel Field appeared in the middle of the field in between the Duelists.

The residents of the four dimensions looked down at the Master Field in fascination as they saw the Extra Deck Monster Zones. "Wow, so that must be the Extra Deck Monster Zone". Zion said in amazement, getting Lulu to look down at him and nod. "That's right. Like we said before, that zone is where Monsters from the Extra Deck go". Lulu told the Fabled Duelist, before she turned to look at her brother.

"A Duelist can only use one of the Extra Deck Monster Zones, so that means you can only control one monster Summoned from the Extra Deck. But there's ways past that". The Lyrilusc Duelist told Shay, getting him to look at her in wonder. "Really? And how is that?" The Raidraptor Duelist questioned his sister, wanting to hear from her how to bypass that rule.

Raven turned to look at her partner's brother and answered before Lulu had the chance to answer Shay. "We'll tell you soon, but for now, let's just enjoy the duel". Raven told the former Resistance member, before she turned to look back at the duel and watch. Lulu followed her partner's lead as she went back to watching the duel, while Shay looked down in thought for a moment, before he watched the duel himself.

Yuya looked down at the Master Field in awe for a moment, before he looked up at Yusaku. "If you don't mind, I'll take the first move". The Dueltainer told his opponent, getting Yusaku to look up at him and nod. Suddenly, the lights went out and it became completely dark.

"HEY! Who turned off the lights?!" Ai questioned in surprise at the sudden blackout, while Yusaku looked down at his Duel Disk and noticed that it was still activated. Then, spotlights turned on and shined down on Yuya, who was holding both of his hands into the air and was looking up. "Ladies and gentleman, it's showtime!" Yuya called out with a wide smile on his face, puzzling Yusaku, Ai and Kolter at what he was doing.

(Play Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V Yuya's theme)

The residents of the four dimensions just smiled as they knew that this was how Yuya dueled. The Ignis grew curious however as they've never really seen a Duelist act like this before in a duel. The Dueltainer brought his right hand down and placed it on his chest, while he held his left hand out to the side.

"Today's spectacular match is one we won't forget for a long time as we'll be seeing a brand new Summoning from another world! But before that, let's show these guys from that world how we duel in the Pendulum Dimension!" Yuya called out with a wide smile, before he looked at his hand and picked up two cards with his right hand.

He held the cards out towards Yusaku and showed that they were Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon. "I'll set the Pendulum Scale with Scale 1 Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon and Scale 8 Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon! I'm taking control of this duel starting now!" The Dueltainer called out as he swiped his right hand out to the far right side, before he placed his cards on the edges of his Duel Disk, causing the blade to gleam in a rainbow colour for a moment. The words 'Pendulum' then appeared across the blade in rainbow colours.

Two blue pillars of light appeared besides Yuya on his left and right, before Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon appeared on the left and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon appeared on the right one. The two dragons rose up high in the blue pillars of light, before they stopped with the numbers "1" appearing under Persona Dragon and "8" underneath Mirage Dragon in golden colour. A giant version of Yuya's pendant then appeared out of nowhere in between the two dragons and swung sideways both left and right.

Ai cried out in surprise upon seeing this, while Yusaku narrowed his eyes at the sight. "No way! Pendulum Summoning already!" The Dark Ignis exclaimed in surprise as he didn't think Yuya would go straight for a Pendulum Summon.

"That's right! With these two dragons, I'm allowed to Summon monsters from Level 2 all the way to Level 7!" Yuya informed his opponent as he thrust his right hand into the air as the giant version of his pendant began to swing in close to his dragons, drawing a circle behind them. "Swing far, pendulum! Carve the arc of victory! My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" The Dueltainer called out as the giant pendant created a portal from the circle that it was drawing, before a single white light shot out of it and slammed into the ground behind Yuya, kicking up dust that covered the unknown creature from view.

"Presenting one of today's star actors, please give a warm welcome to Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon!" Yuya called out as the dust cleared to reveal his second ace Pendulum Monster, Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon, who gave out a powerful roar into the sky.

Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

"Oh boy! This isn't a very pretty sight!" Ai remarked with wide eyes at the sight of Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon glaring down at them. "I'm not done just yet! Let's go, Odd-Eyes!" Yuya called out with a wide smile, before he back flipped into the air and landed on Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon's left horn. The Pendulum Monster gave out a cry, before it leaped into the air, passing through a blue sphere, where Yuya grabbed an Action card resting there.

The Dueltainer looked at the Action card with his right hand and smiled at seeing it, while Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon slammed its feet against the wall, somehow deifying gravity and stayed there with its Duelist now standing on the front of its left horn. The Dueltainer placed the Action card in his hand, before he picked up another one and held it up.

"I'll set a card face down and end my turn here!" Yuya declared his turn as he swiped the card into his Duel Disk. A face-down card appeared besides Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon on its right side.

(Music end)

Yusaku Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.

Ash narrowed his eyes upon seeing this move from Yuya, having seen this strategy before. "Looks like Yusaku's got his work for him". The White Dragon Emperor stated, getting Azure curious as he looked up at his partner.

"You sound like you know exactly what your friend is up to". Azure said to his partner, getting the White Dragon Emperor to look down towards his partner and nod to him. "I've got a good idea what Yuya has in mind to test Yusaku out". The White Dragon Emperor replied to the White Dragon Ignis, before he looked towards Yusaku and saw him place his right hand on the top card of his deck.

"It's my turn now! I draw!" Yusaku called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out with the card being held in between his index and middle finger. The Cyberse Duelist looked through the corner of his right eye to see what he drew, before he instantly held the card out, revealing it to be Linkslayer. "I Summon Linkslayer!" Yusaku called out as he placed the card on his Duel Disk's blade. A cybernetic portal appeared besides him on his right, before Linkslayer came out of it and glared at Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon.

Linkslayer ATK Points: 2000/ Level: 5.

"We're allowed to Special Summon Linkslayer if we control no monsters on our field, and lucky for us, we did". Ai explained for his partner on how they were able to Summon Linkslayer, before Yusaku swiped his right hand out to the side with his Ignis partner copying his movement.

"Linkslayer's special ability now activates!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, before he picked up two cards from his hand and held them up with his right hand. "By discarding up to two cards from our hand, Linkslayer can now take out the same number of Spells and Traps that you have on your field!" Ai explained Linkslayer's ability as Yusaku discarded the two cards to his Graveyard zone of his Duel Disk, which were Dotscaper and Dual Assembwurm.

Yuay raised an eyebrow at seeing this move, before he grew a curious expression on his face. Everyone else in the stands also grew curious at this move, while only a few knew the real purpose of this move. "So, you're aiming to destroy my face-down card, right? Then why discard 2 cards, you only have one target?" Yuya questioned Yusaku with narrowed eyes of caution, causing Ai to let out an amused laugh with his hands on his hips.

"Think again, tomato head. You might want to look at the Master Field and see why". The Dark Ignis replied to the Dueltainer, getting Yuya to raise an eyebrow, before he looked down at the Master Field, only to widen his eyes upon seeing something unexpected.

The Master Field showed both his Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon and Yusaku's Linkslayer in the center Monster Zones of their field with Yuya's face-down card in the Spell/Trap Zone underneath his dragon's zone. However, to his surprise, both his Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon were at the far left and far right Spell and Trap Zones.

"What the heck!? Why are my Pendulum cards in my Spell and Trap card zone?!" Yuya questioned in shock, getting the residents of the four dimensions to widen their eyes in surprise as they all turned to look at him.

Yusaku then spoke up and answered Yuya's question. "The Master Rule override does more than add Extra Deck Monster Zones and limits the use of Extra Deck monsters. Ash told me of the Pendulum Zone, but the Master Rule merges the Pendulum Zone with your Spell and Trap Zone, meaning that they're now one and the same". The Cyberse Duelist explained for his opponent, much to Yuya's disbelief, before he swiped his right hand out and pointed towards the two dragons.

"Meaning that your Pendulum cards can now be targeted by my Linkslayer's ability and be destroyed". Yusaku added as Linkslayer activated his energy blades from his gauntlet, before he flew towards Mirage Dragon and Persona Dragon.

Yuya gritted his teeth slightly, before he thrust his right hand out. "I activate the Trap card, Pendulum Area!" The Dueltainer called out as his face-down card flipped itself over, before it began glowing brightly. "If all monsters I control are Pendulum Monsters, this Trap targets two cards in my Pendulum Zones and destroy them!" He began to explain as both Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon dispersed into sparkles, making the giant version of Yuya's pendant to disappear and Yusaku narrow his eyes.

"Hey, you can't do that!" Ai exclaimed with wide eyes, getting Yuya to smirk as Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon leaped off of the wall and landed back on solid ground. "Actually, I can and just did! Pendulum Area allow keeps both of us from Special Summoning monsters for the rest of this turn unless it is by a Pendulum Summon". Yuya concluded, getting Yusaky to grit his teeth, while Ai cried out in horror.

"Oh no! Now we can't use Dotscaper's effect to Summon him back!" The Dark Ignis cried out as Linkslayer returned to Yusaku's side, who looked down at his partner. "That may be true, but that doesn't mean our opponent is safe from harm". The Cyberse Duelist told his partner, getting Ai to look up at Yusaku as he shifted his attention over to his hand. He picked up a single card with his right hand, before he held it out in between his index and middle fingers.

"Now I Summon, Cyberse Wizard!" Yusaku called out as he swiped the card into the blade. A cybernetic portal appeared besides him, before Cyberse Wizard came out of it with his staff already in his left hand.

Cyberse Wizard ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 4.

"Now I equip Linkslayer with the Equip Spell, Cyberse Annihilation!" Yusaku called out as he held up the Spell card with his right hand's index and middle fingers, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk. A copy of Cyberse Annihilation's card appeared on the field, before it began gleaming with Linkslayer gaining a purple aura around himself. Ash let out a whistle upon seeing this.

"Yuya's in trouble now". The White Dragon Emperor stated, getting his sister, Lulu, Azure, Rose and Raven to nod in agreement, while Shay looked at his old friend in confusion, before he went back to the duel.

"When a monster equipped with this card battles an opponent's monster, its ATK Points changes to match the other monster's ATK Points! And here's the best part, once our monster destroys yours, you take damage equal to the destroyed monster's ATK Points". Ai explained the Equip Spell's effect with a sly look on his face, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in surprise, before he narrowed them.

"I'll admit that that Equip Spell is handy, but it'll coast you Linkslayer if you attack". Yuya told his opponent, but Yusaku remained unfazed by his words. "Think again, chump!" Ai called out in an eager tone, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in surprise.

Yusaku swiped his left hand out towards Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon. "I activate Cyberse Wizard's special ability! Once a turn, he can change the battle position of one of your Attack Position monsters!" Yusaku explained his monster's special ability, much to Yuya's surprise as he once again widened his eyes. "Say what!?" He exclaimed, before he turned to look at Cyberse Wizard with Yusaku swiping his left hand to the side.

"Go! Cyberse Algorythm!" Yusaku called out as he pointed towards Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon with his left hand's index finger. Cyberse Wizard swiped his staff out, pointing it toward Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon, before summoning the cybernetic rings and releasing a bright light, causing the Dragon-type Monster to gleam blue for a moment. Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon crouched down as Yuya jumped off and looked down at his Duel Disk's blade and saw his Pendulum Monster's card in sideways position.

Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon DEF Points: 2000.

"And we're not done just yet, buster!" Ai called out, getting Yuya's attention as he turned back to look at him and Yusaku and saw that the Dark Ignis had a smug look on his face.

"Cyberse Wizard's effect also allow Cyberse Monsters to deal piercing damage if they attack the monster that was forced into DEF Position". Ai added in, getting Yuya to raise an eyebrow at something he just said. "Huh? Cyberse Monsters?" Yuya questioned in confusion as he had never heard of Cyberse-type monsters before. Yuya wasn't the only one confused as the other residents of the four dimensions had heard what Ai said.

"What does he mean by "Cyberse Monsters?" I've never heard of a Monster type like that". Yusei commented with wide eyes, before he turned to look up at his son and daughter. The two caught their father's gaze, before Rose stood up from her chair, keeping her left arm up. "Guys! Listen up!" The Rose Dragon Empress called out, getting everyone's attention as they turned to look at her and Ash, who remained in his seat.

"Another thing we discovered in the other world is a brand new Monster type called Cyberse-type". The White Dragon Emperor revealed to his friends, much to their amazement and Declan's fascination.

"A new Monster Type called Cyberse. How interesting". The young president of LID said with a small smile as he tilted his glasses with his right hand. "It's almost hard to believe. The last newest Monster Type was the Wyrm-Type, but this is incredible". Dennis said in amazement as he looked down at Yusaku's two Cyberse monsters. "Indeed". Moon Shadow said in agreement with a nod, while Sylvio had a curious look on his face.

"But ya gotta wonder who created this new Monster Type". The Abyss Actor Duelist said as he held his chin with his right hand, getting Krystal to look at him for a moment, before she looked up towards Ash. "Hey Ash! Who created these Cyberse cards?" The Ice Witch Duelist asked the 17-year-old, getting both Ash and Azure to look down towards her.

"Believe it or not, we Ignis are the creators of the Cyberse Monsters". The White Dragon Ignis answered for his partner, getting the residents of the four dimensions to widen their eyes in surprise. Ash gave a nod, before he looked down at his Ignis partner with a smile.

"That's right. Azure and the others even created Cyberse cards for our decks and powered them up greatly". The White Dragon Emperor revealed to his friends as he placed his Dragunity Deck away in his jacket pocket. He then took out his deck from his Duel Disk's deck zone with Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina and Zuzu following his lead, before they all showed their friends/family their modified decks, much to their amazement as they saw the Cyberse cards in the decks.

Back to the duel, Yusaku pointed towards Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon with his right hand, while Ai copied his partner's movement. "Go, Linkslayer! Attack Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon with giga claw!" The Cyberse Duelist commanded his Cyberse Monster, getting Linkslayer to cry out as he charged towards the Pendulum Monster. "And at this moment, Cyberse Annihilation's effect activates!" Yusaky reminded his opponent as Linkslayer's purple aura gleamed for a moment as his ATK Points went up.

Linkslayer ATK Points: 2000 + 500 = 2500.

Linkslayer held his left energy blade forward, before he lashed out with his right energy blade, slashing at Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon's head. He continued his assault by slashing with his left energy blade, before holding his hands out to the sides and brought them together. Linkslayer cried out as he held his joined hands together in the air, before he then slashed down at Phantom Dragon, making it cry out as it glowed yellow and exploded in a yellow explosion. The explosion pushed Yuya back by 10 feet, who slid against the ground, before stopping with his eyes narrowed. (2500 - 2000 = 500)

Yuya Life Points: 4000 - 500 = 3500.

Linkslayer ATK Points: 2500 - 500 = 2000.

"We're not done just yet! Cyberse Annihilation's second effect now activates! Get ready for 2500 points of damage!" Ai exclaimed with an eager look on his face as Linkslayer flew down to the ground and swiped his right energy blade down at the ground, releasing light blue energy in the shape of a sword slash towards Yuya. The Dueltainer stared at the approaching attack with narrowed eyes, before he picked up his Action card from his hand and held it out.

"At this moment, I activate the Action Spell, Acceleration!" Yuya called out as he slotted the Action card into his Duel Disk, before he somehow accelerated to his left, dodging the energy slash that struck the wall instead.

Yuya, safe from the energy slash, returned to normal and looked at Yusaku with narrowed eyes. "This card reduces effect damage to 0, meaning I'm safe from Cyberse Annihilation's effect". The Dueltainer explained his card's effect to his opponent, getting the Cyberse Duelist and his partner to narrow their eyes.

"Rats! If only he had a different Action card, he'd be done to 1000 Life Points already". Ai commented with a sour tone, while Yusaku picked up the last card in his hand with his right hand and held it up. "I'll end my turn with a face-down card!" Yusaku declared his turn over as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk with a face-down card materializing on his field.

Yuya Life Points: 3500/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"Hey? Why didn't he attack Yuya directly with his Cyberse Wizard?" Tate questioned in confusion as he, Allie, Frederick and Riley looked at the field in confusion, getting Zuzu and Yuna to look towards them. "It's because he couldn't". The Melodious Duelist answered, getting the children to turn their attention over to her and Yuna. "If Cyberse Wizard uses its effect, Yusaku can only attack the selected monster, meaning he could only attack Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon this turn and not Yuya himself". The Songstress Ignis explained to the young children, getting them all to grow understanding looks on their faces.

Yuya gave a small chuckle as he looked at Yusaku, who stared at him with a natural expression. "I have to admit, you're pretty good. If I didn't have that Action card, I'd be in trouble right now. But I still got some tricks up my sleeve. Let me show you! I draw!" Yuya called out, drawing his card from the deck in a dramatic fashion with his right hand's index and middle fingers.

He flipped the card over to see what it was, before he gave a smile at seeing it. He held the card out towards Yusaku, allowing him and Ai to see that it was the Spell card, Pendulum Halt. "I activate the Spell card, Pendulum Halt!" The Dueltainer exclaimed as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk.

A bigger copy of Pendulum Halt's card materialized on the field, before it began gleaming. "If I have 3 or more face-up Pendulum Monsters in my Extra Deck with different names, this card allows me to draw 2 cards from my deck!" The 16-year-old boy explained his Spell's effect as he drew 2 more cards from his deck and held them up to his face to see what they were.

Yuya cracked a grin at seeing the two cards, before he looked back towards Yusaku. "The only downside is that for the rest of the turn, I can't add any more cards from my deck to my hand". The Dueltainer added as he placed his two new cards in his hand, before he picked up one of them and held it up with his right hand.

"I'll activate another Spell card known as Amazing Pendulum!" Yuya called out as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk with a bigger copy of the card materializing on the field. "If I have no cards in my Pendulum Zone, this lets me get 2 face-up Pendulum Monsters in my Extra Deck!" He explained as his Extra Deck section of his Duel Disk opened, and two cards came out. Yuya picked them up with his right hand's index and middle fingers, before he revealed them to be Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon. "So now Mirage Dragon and Persona Dragon are back in my hand!" Yuya stated, before he held his right hand out to the far side.

"Now I'll reset the Pendulum Scale with Scale 1 Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon and Scale 8 Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon! I'm taking control of this duel starting now!" The Dueltainer called out as he swiped his right hand out to the far right side, before he placed his cards on the edges of his Duel Disk, causing the blade to gleam in a rainbow colour for a moment. The words 'Pendulum' then appeared across the blade in rainbow colours.

Two blue pillars of light appeared besides Yuya on his left and right, before Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon appeared on the left and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon appeared on the right one. The two dragons rose up high in the blue pillars of light, before they stopped with the numbers "1" appearing under Persona Dragon and "8" underneath Mirage Dragon in golden colour. A giant version of Yuya's pendant then appeared out of nowhere in between the two dragons and swung sideways both left and right.

"Now just like before, I can Summon monsters between Level 2 to 7 all at the same time". Yuya told his opponent as he thrust his right hand into the air with the giant version of his pendant beginning to swing in close to his dragons, drawing a circle behind them.

"Swing far, pendulum! Carve the arc of victory! My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" The Dueltainer called out as the giant pendant created a portal from the circle that it was drawing, before a single white light shot out of it and cleared to reveal Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon, who gave out a powerful roar. "Welcome back, Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon". Yuya greeted his monster as Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon landed on the ground on his feet, kicking up dust.

Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

"You think we're afraid of some overgrown lizard?! Think again!" Ai exclaimed with a confident look on his face, getting Yuya to smirk at him. "We'll see about that. Now, I Summon Performapal Trump Girl!" The Dueltainer exclaimed as he held up a card with his right hand, before he swiped it onto his Duel Disk. A small bright light appeared in the air, before it cleared to reveal Performapal Trump Girl, who had a wide smile on her face.

Performapal Trump Girl ATK Points: 200/ Level: 2.

Celina narrowed her eyes upon seeing Trump Girl, knowing exactly what Yuya planned to do. And she was proven right as the Dueltainer thrust his right hand into the air. "I activate Trump Girl's special ability! I can use her and a Pendulum Monster to Fusion Summon!" Yuya revealed with a smirk, making Yusaku and Ai widen their eyes in surprise. "What!?" The Cyberse Duelist questioned in surprise at this unexpected development. "Oh boy! Here comes a Fusion Summon!" Ai exclaimed in alarm as Yuya held his hands out to the side.

"I fuse my Performapal Trump Girl with my Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon!" The Dueltainer declared as his Dragon-type monster floated into the sky besides Performapal Trump Girl. A swirling portal appeared behind the two monsters, before they both gleamed white and purple.

"With the spectacular power of the wonderous dragon and the mystical power of the mythical spellcaster, a new legend will be born!" Yuya chanted as his two monsters were absorbed into the swirling portal, creating a bright flash of light. "I Fusion Summon! Appear! Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!" He cried out to the heavens as his ace Fusion Monster, Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon flew out of the portal and into the air, before unleashing a bone-chilling howl.

Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

"I activate Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon's special ability! When this card is Special Summon, he can return one Attack Position monster you control back to the hand!" Yuya explained his Fusion Monster's effect, getting Yusaku and Ai to widen their eyes in surprise.

Yuya then pointed towards Linkslayer with his right hand's index finger. "I select Linkslayer! Blow him away!" The Dueltainer called out as Vortex Dragon breathed out a tornedo from its mouth at Linkslayer, blowing the Cyberse Monster into the air, until he dispersed into yellow particles.

Yusaku and Ai used their right arms to block the strong winds from the vortex from getting into the airs. The winds died down, allowing the two to lower their arms with Yusaku taking Linkslayer's card from the blade and adding it to his hand. "Not too bad. He managed to find a way through Cyberse Annihilation's effect without battling". Ai commented with narrowed eyes, getting Yusaku to nod in agreement, before he looked over his right shoulder and saw the pillar a little bit away. He looked up at the first disc attached to the pillar and saw an Action card hanging at the edge of it, getting him to narrow his eyes, before he turned around and began running towards the pillar.

Yuya took notice of this and gave a small grin, before he swiped his right hand out. "Go Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon, attack Cyberse Wizard!" The Dueltainer commanded his Fusion Monster, getting Vortex Dragon to cry out as it began flying down towards Cyberse Wizard, who stared up at the approaching dragon without fear. Yusaku looked over his right shoulder to look at the approaching attack, before he faced forward again and jumped atop a small platform, before doing an impressive leap onto the first disc and made a successful landing.

"Looks like he's got some muscle after all". Gong commented with his arms crossed as Yusaku ran towards the Action card and picked it up with his right hand. He took a moment to look at what it was, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk.

"I activate the Action Spell card, Miracle!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as the Action Spell appeared besides him on his left. "Oh yeah! Thanks to this, Cyberse Wizard is saved from destruction and the battle damage is cut in half! Take that, tomato head!" Ai exclaimed with a smug look on his face, getting Yuya to chuckle as he knew that Ai would change his tune in a minute.

"Normally that would be the case, but not this time! I activate Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon's special ability!" Yuya called out as his Extra Deck zone open and a card slotted out, which he picked up with his right hand's index and middle fingers. He held the card up, revealing it to be Performapal Trump Girl. "When a Spell, Trap or Monster effect activates; by returning a face-up Pendulum Monster from my Extra Deck to my Deck, that card's activation is negated and destroyed!" The Dueltainer explained as he placed Trump Girl's card into his deck, which began shuffling for a moment.

Yusaku and Ai's eyes widened in surprise, before they looked at Miracle's card and saw it glitching, and then burst into particles. "Oh no, this is not good". The Dark Ignis stated as Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon slashed at Cyberse Wizard with its left claw, landing a direct hit and blowing the Cyberse Monster away, before he exploded. (2500 - 1800 = 700)

Yusaku Life Points: 4000 - 700 = 3300.

Yusaku protected his right eye with his right forearm from the shockwave created from the explosion, before he lowered it. He then thrust his left hand out, keeping a hold of Linkslayer's card with his thumb, index and middle fingers.

"I activate the Trap card, Cyberse Beacon!" Yusaku called out as his face-down card flipped itself over, before it began gleaming. "If we took damage from a battle, or from an effect; Cyberse Beacon allows us to add a Level 4 or below Cyberse Monster from our deck to the hand!" Ai explained the Trap card's effect for his partner as a single card slotted out of Yusaku's deck, before he picked it up with his right hand's index and middle fingers and held it up.

"I select the Level 4: Lady Debug!" He revealed his choice, before he added the card to his hand. Yuya narrowed his eyes as Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon flew back next to him, then looked at the single card in his hand for a moment. "I end my turn here!" The Dueltainer declared his turn over, having no other move to make.

Yusaku Life Points: 3300/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"We're in a tight spot here, don't you think?" Ai questioned his partner as he turned to look up at Yusaku with his arms crossed, getting the Cyberse Duelist to look down at him. "He's got a Fusion Monster that can negate the activation of a Spell, Trap or Monster effect by returning a face-up Pendulum Monster from his Extra Deck to the deck and destroy it. And your deck heavily relies on effect activation". The Dark Ignis informed Yusaku, getting him to frown as he realized that Ai was right.

"Then I guess we'll need to find a way past that!" Yusaku replied to Ai as he placed his right hand's fingers on the top card of his deck, while the Dark Ignis turned to look back at their opponent. "It's my turn now! I draw!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, drawing his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping it out to the side, holding the card between his index and middle fingers. Yusaku flipped the card over to see what it was and saw that his new card was the Spell, Cyberse Cache.

He narrowed his eyes in thought, before he added his new card to his hand and picked up Linkslayer's card. He held the card out for Yuya to see. "Since I control no monsters, I can Special Summon Linkslayer from my hand!" Yusaku called out as he placed the card down on his Duel Disk's blade. A cybernetic portal appeared besides him on his right, before Linkslayer came out of it and glared at Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon.

Linkslayer ATK Points: 2000/ Level: 5.

Yusaku then picked Lady Debug's card up and held it out for Yuya to see. "Next, I Summon Lady Debug in ATK Mode!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, swiping the blade onto his Duel Disk's blade. Another cybernetic portal appeared, before Lady Debug came out of it with a wide smile.

Lady Debug ATK Points: 1700/ Level: 4.

"Lady Debug's special ability activates! Once she's Normal or Special Summoned, we can add a Level 3 or lower Cyberse monster from our deck to the hand!" Ai explained Lady Debug's effect as a card slotted out of Yusaku's Duel Disk, which the Cyberse Duelist picked up with his right hand's thumb, index and middle fingers. He took a moment to look at the card, before he flipped it over to reveal that it was Micro Coder. "I'll add the Level 1 Micro Coder". Yusaku revealed his choice, before he added the card to his hand.

Ash, Rose, Saya and the Bracelet Girls all smiled, while their Ignis partners grew eager expressions as they all knew what was coming up next. "Get ready guys, because Yusaku's about to Link Summon!" Rin exclaimed with an eager smile, getting the residents of the four dimensions to all grow their own eager expressions, while Declan watched with his full attention. Ash turned his head right to look at Declan. "Watch carefully Declan". The White Dragon Emperor told the older male, which the Fiend-Type duelist nodded without turning to face him.

Yusaku picked up Micro Coder's card from his hand and held it out with his right hand. "If I use a Cyberse as Link Material for a "Code Talker" monster, I can use this card as Link Material from my hand as well!" The Cyberse Duelist told his opponent, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in surprise as he didn't expect a move like this. "Say what!?" The Dueltainer called out in surprise as Micro Coder appeared in the air besides Lady Debug. "Hope ya ready, because I'm not holding back anymore!" Yusaku cried out as he held his right hand out to the air, before his palm began glowing light blue with energy.

A bright light appeared in the sky, before it cleared to reveal the Link portal hanging up above the field, getting the residents of the four dimensions to look up at it in awe. "Link Arrows authorized! The Summoning conditions are 2 Effect Monsters! I set Lady Debug and Micro Coder in the Link Arrows!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as Lady Debug and Micro Coder transformed into pure white tornadoes that ascended into the air and struck the Top and Bottom Link Arrows of the portal, causing them to light up in a red color.

"Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link 2: Code Talker!" Yusaku exclaimed as the Link portal lit up, before Code Talker leaped out of it and floated in front of his duelist. The Link circle appeared around it with the Bottom and Right Link Arrows gleaming brightly, before the Link circle disappeared completely as Code Talker pointed his sword towards Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1300/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Bottom and Top.

The residents of the four dimensions stared at Code Talker in amazement at witnessing Link Summon and the Link Monster with their own eyes. "Whoa, now that's magnificent". Frederick commented in amazement as he shivered his body, getting the other children to nod in agreement.

Shay was silent as he stared up at Code Talker and couldn't help but compare Link Summoning to Xyz Summoning. Maleficent had her hands clapped together as she stared down at Code Talker, before she shifted her attention over to Yusaku and stared at his expression, which showed that he wasn't close to being finished.

"Man... Now I want a Link Monster of my own". Sylvio remarked with wide eyes, now having a desire to have his own Link Monster. "Get in line, Gong wants one too". Gong told the Abyss Actor Duelist, keeping his composure as he looked down at the Link Monster.

"It is certainly different than the other Summoning methods". Krystal commented with eyes full of amazement, holding up her Duel Disk as it showed Code Talker's card to her. Saya hummed a song to herself and Velvet as they both watched the duel in enjoyment.

Declan brought out his own Duel Disk and contacted Claude, who had remained in the LID Control Room, before he held his Duel Disk to his right ear. "Analyze Yusaku's Link Summoning and learn as much as you can". The silver haired adult told his right-hand man, deciding to take this chance to do research on Link Summoning. "Understood Mr. President". Claude replied to his boss, before Declan ended the call and put his Duel Disk away, and then went back to watching the duel.

Yusaku thrust his open right hand out forward. "Micro Coder's ability activates! When this card is used Material for a Link Summon from my hand, I can now add a Cynet Spell or Trap card from my deck to my hand!" The Cyberse Duelist explained, causing Yuya to widen his eyes in surprise, before he narrowed them. "Think again! I activate Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon's special ability!" The Dueltainer called out as his Extra Deck zone open and a card slotted out, which he picked up with his right hand's index and middle fingers. He held the card up, revealing it to be Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon.

"I return Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon to my deck to negate Micro Colder's effect". Yuya told his opponent as he slotted the card into his deck. Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon gave out a howl, getting Yusaku and Ai to narrow their eyes. However, the Dark Ignis then began laughing with his hands on his hips and his head tilted back. "Oh boy! I can't believe he fell for it so easy!" Ai laughed out with his eyes closed, getting Yuya to raise an eyebrow at him.

"What are you talking about?" He questioned in confusion, getting Ai to stop his laughing and tilt his head down to look at him. "Simply put tomato head, we wanted you to use Vortex Dragon's effect". Ai answered Yuya, getting him to slightly widen his eyes in surprise.

"There are three reasons that you using Vortex Dragon's effect worked to our advantage". Yusaku said as he held up his right fist, before he held up his index finger. "1: Vortex Dragon's effect activates once a turn, meaning that we needed you to use it for our decoy". He began as he lifted up his middle finger. "2: now there are no face-up Pendulum Monsters in your Extra Deck, so you can't use your dragon's effect anymore". He continued, before he held up his ring finger. "And 3: our aim wasn't Micro Coder's effect, it was to ensure that we can use our card's effects without concern". Yusaku concluded, before he lowered his right hand, then swiped it up into the air with Ai copying his movement.

"At this moment, Code Talker's special ability activates! He gains 500 ATK Points for every monster in his Link Arrow!" The Cyberse Duelist explained his Link Monster's ability, getting Yuya to frown in confusion.

"Link Arrows?" The Dueltainer questioned in confusion, before he looked down at the Master Field. He saw that his Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon had taken his left Extra Deck Monster Zone, while Code Talker had taken the right Extra Deck Monster Zone with Linkslayer's card in Yusaku's first left zone, right where Code Talker's Link Arrow pointed to. 'Is that the "Link Arrow" that he's talking about?' The Dueltainer questioned in confusion as Code Talker gained a purple aura around itself and powered up.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1300 + 500 = 1800.

The hero of LINK VRAINS then took the last card in his hand and held it out with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "Now, I activate the Spell card, Cyberse Cache!" Yusaku called out as he swiped the card into his Duel Disk, before a larger copy of the Spell materialized on the field. "If I control a Cyberse Monster that's ATK Points are different from its original, this card allows me to draw 2 more cards!" The Cyberse Duelist explained his Spell's effect as he drew 2 more cards with his right hand's thumb, index and middle fingers, swiping his right hand out in a dramatic fashion.

He looked at his two new cards for a moment, before adding one of them to his hand, while he held the other one up. "Time for a change of scenery. I activate the Field Spell, Cynet Universe!" Yusaku called out as he held the Spell card out, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk, getting Yuya to widen his eyes. "A Field Spell?!" He questioned in alarm as a circle of light appeared around Yusaku and started expanding until it covered the whole Action Field. When the light faded, Performance Colosseum was no more.

The sky had changed to dark blue and the ground was now covered in blue hexagons. Smaller hexagons floated through the air and small streams of energy shot through the air. Everyone looked at the transformed Action Field with wide eyes of amazement at seeing the change, before they returned their attention to the duel.

"As long as Cyberse Universe is in play, all Link Monsters that I control gains 300 ATK Points!" Yusaku explained his Field Spell's effect as a few of the hexagons floated close to Code Talker, before he gleamed light blue as he powered up.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1800 + 300 = 2100.

"Nice Field Spell, but it isn't enough to take out my Vortex Dragon". Yuya told his opponent with narrowed eyes, but Yusaku's expression didn't change the slightest at his words, before he held up his right hand into the air.

"Watch, as I created the ultimate Circuit!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as the Link portal appeared in the sky once more, surprising the residents of the four dimensions upon seeing this. "Again!?" The Dueltainer called out in surprise, while Yusaku kept his right hand in the sky. "I set Code Talker and Linkslayer in the Link Arrows!" He called out as Linkslayer turned into an orange tornado, while Code Talker split into two dark tornados that all ascended into the sky towards the Link portal.

They all struck the Top, Right and Bottom Link Arrows, causing them all to light up in a red colour, before the Link portal glowed with power. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-3! Transcode Talker!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as inside the portal in an orange world, Transcode Talker began materializing. Once he was fully materialized, Transcode Talker flew out of the Link portal and gave out a cry. The Link circle appeared around him with the Top, Right and Bottom Link Arrowing gleaming red, before they all disappeared, along with the circle.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 300 = 2600/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Top, Right and Bottom.

"Now I activate Transcode Talker's special ability!" Yusaku cried out, swiping his right hand out to the side with Ai copying his movements. "Once a turn, Transcode Talker allows us to Summon a Link-3 or lower Code Talker back from our graveyard in a zone that he points to!" Ai explained the Link Monster's ability for his partner, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in alarm as he realized what that meant. "Appear once more, Code Talker!" The hero of LINK VRAINS called out as a portal appeared behind Transcode Talker, before Code Talker flew out of it and stood behind his fellow Link Monster.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1300 + 300 = 1600/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Top and Bottom.

"Code Talker's ability activates! For every Monster he points to, he gains 500 ATK Points!" The Cyberse Duelist reminded his opponent as Code Talker gained a purple aura around itself and powered up.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1600 + 500 = 2100.

"And now Transcode Talker's second effect activates! While he is co-linked, both him and the co-linked monster gains 500 ATK Points!" Yusaku explained his Transcode Talker's effect as both it and Code Talker both powered up again.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 2600 + 500 = 3100.

Code Talker ATK Points: 2100 + 500 = 2600.

Dennis gave off an impressed whistle at seeing this. "Wow. Really impressive". The Performage Duelist remarked as he placed his left leg over his right, getting Moon Shadow to nod in agreement.

"Indeed. His cards work well together, supporting one another". The ninja said with his arms crossed, impressed with how Yusaku''s cards work. "It's not just the cards. It's also Yusaku's skills and knowledge of using them". Zion stated, folding his arms behind his head as he took a look at Maleficent, who was watching with her complete attention.

"I'll set a face-down..." Yusaku said as he slotted a card into his Duel Disk, before a face-down card appeared in front of him. "Then, Code Talker attacks Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!" He called out, thrusting his right hand out. Code Talker gave out a cry, before he leaped into the air with his sword held above him.

"Slice and dice that lizard!" Ai cried out, swiping his right hand down as if he was slicing down something. Code Talker dived down towards Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon and swung his blade down, right on the Fusion Monster's head. Vortex Dragon cried out in pain, before he exploded with Code Talker leaping away. (2600 - 2500 = 100)

Yuya Life Points: 3500 - 100 = 3400.

Yuya covered his eyes with his left forearm from the shockwave of the explosion, before he lowered his arm and looked towards his opponent and saw Code Talker landing behind Transcode Talker. He gritted his teeth, before he turned his head left and saw a hexagon floating close by. He leaped onto the hexagon, before he jumped into another one that had an Action card lying on it. Yuya picked the Action card up and looked at it, before he frowned at seeing that it wouldn't help him now. "Transcode Talker, attack him directly!" Yusaku commanded, swiping his right hand out towards Yuya.

Transcode Talker's rifle formed on his back, before it transferred over his right shoulder and into his hand, which the Link Monster took ahold of and aimed at Yuya. The Dueltainer narrowed his eyes, before he added his Action card to his hand and took his remaining card into his right hand, and held it out. "I play Performapal Kuriborder from my hand!" Yuya called out as a Kuribo appeared above him. It had a tail with a star at the end and it had a red and green hooded beanie with a yellow pompom at the end as well.

Performapal Kuriborder ATK Points: 300/ Level: 1.

"When I'm attacked directly, I can Special Summon my little buddy to take the hit for me. And the best part is that he reduces battle damage to 0 and recovers Life Points by the same amount!" Yuya explained his monster's ability with a smirk, getting Yusaku and Ai to widen their eyes. "Aw, glitch!" The Dark Ignis called out as Transcode Talker a orange beam at Kuriborder, landing a direct hit, but the little monster exploded into brown and orange sparkles that rained down on Yuya, who had a wide smile on his face. "Since I would have taken 2800 points of damage, with Kuriborder's effect I instead gain 2800 Life Points!" The 16-year-old informed his opponent as his Life Points went up.

Yuya Life Points: 3400 + 2800 = 6200.

"Well, that's just great. Now he has more Life Points than when we begun!" Ai cried out as he flailed his arms around, getting Yusaku to look down at him. "Calm down. The duel isn't decided just yet". The Cyberse Duelist told his partner, before he looked towards Yuya.

"I activate Cynet Universe's second effect! Once a turn, I can select a Monster in my Graveyard and return it to my deck". Yusaku explained his Field-Spell's effect, before he held up Micro Colder's card with his right hand. "I select Micro Colder and return it to the deck". He revealed his choice, before he slotted it into his deck, which shuffled for a moment, and then stopped. "With that, I end my turn". Yusaku declared his turn over, having no other move to make.

Yuya Life Points: 6200/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"My turn now! I draw!" Yuya called out, drawing his card with a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out with the card in between the index and middle fingers. He looked at the corner of his right eye to see what the card was, before he held it out, revealing the card to be Spell Books from the Pot. "I activate the Spell card, Spell Books from the Pot!" The Dueltainer called out, before he slotted the card into his Duel Disk. A bigger copy of the card materialized on the field, getting Ai to raise an eyebrow. "What do ya know? That card gets around". Ai remarked as both Yuya and Yusaku drew 3 cards from their decks with their right hands, before they looked at the new cards.

The Dueltainer gave a smile at seeing his new cards, before transferring the cards over to his left hand. He took one of his cards with his right hand and held it out. "I activate the Continuous Spell card, Soul Pendulum!" Yuya called out, slotting the card into his Duel Disk with a larger copy of it appearing on the field, before it began glowing brightly. "This card allows me to target 2 cards in my Pendulum Zone and change their Pendulum Scale by 1! I increase Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon's Scale to 2, and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon's scale becomes 9!" The Dueltainer explained his Spell's effect as both Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Persona Dragon gleamed briefly, before their glow died down.

Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon Pendulum Scale: 1 + 1 = 2.

Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon Pendulum Scale: 8 + 1 = 9.

"Now, swing far pendulum! Carve the arc of victory!" Yuya chanted as the giant version of his pendant began to swing in close to his dragons, drawing a circle behind them. "My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" He cried out as he swiped his right hand into the air towards the circle that the big pendant had created, before it created a portal. A white and purple beams shot out of the portal and struck the ground. "Show them what ya got, Purple Poison Magician!" He called out as the purple light cleared to reveal Purple Poison Magician, holding his whip in a defense stance with a crazy grin.

Purple Poison Magician DEF Points: 2100/ Level: 4.

"And the sorcerer of smiles himself, Performapal Smile Sorcerer!" Yuya exclaimed as the white light cleared to reveal Performapal Smile Sorcerer, who gave a smile and a chuckle, before giving a humble bow.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 8.

"Both the abilities of both Smile Sorcerer and Soul Pendulum activates! Each time I Pendulum Summoned Pendulum Monsters, this card gains 1 counter on this card". Yuya explained his Spell's effect as Soul Pendulum's card gained a light blue aura around itself.

Soul Pendulum counters: 0 + 1 = 1.

"And for each counter, Pendulum Monsters I control gains 300 ATK Points!" The Dueltainer said with a smirk on his face, before both Purple Poison Magician and Performapal Smile Sorcerer gained light blue auras around themselves.

Purple Poison Magician ATK Points: 1200 + 300 = 1500.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2500 + 300 = 2800.

"Now, Smile Sorcerer's ability allows me to search my deck and add a "Smile" card from my deck to my hand!" The 16-year-old girl explained his monster's effect as his deck started shuffling, before stopping with a single card slotted out. Yuya took hold of the card with his right hand's index and middle fingers, before he held it out to his opponent, revealing the card to be Smile World. "I add the Spell card, Smile World". He revealed his choice, then added the card to his hand, getting Ai to raise an eyebrow. "Smile World? What kind of silly card is that?" The Dark Ignis questioned, turning to look up at Yusaku and saw that he still had an expressionless look on his face.

"Don't judge by the name. It might have a powerful effect". Yusaku told his Ignis partner, getting Ai to return his attention over to their opponent. "Well, at least we don't have to worry about anymore tricks up his sleeve". Ai remarked as he folded his hands behind his head. Yuya just gave them a smirk, before he held out his right arm to the side.

"I activate Smile Sorcerer's special ability! If every monster I control is a "Performapal" or "Odd-Eyes" monster, or a "Magician" Pendulum Monster, and this card's current ATK is higher than its original ATK: I get to draw an extra card for each monster that has ATK Points that's different compared to its original". The Dueltainer explained Smile Sorcerer's effect as both Purple Poison Magician and Smile Sorcerer gleamed yellow.

Yuya's deck began glowing yellow as well, before he placed his right hand's thumb, index and middle fingers on the deck. "Since I control 2 monsters with different ATK Points, that's 2 more cards for me". Yuya said as he drew the top two cards of his deck in a dramatic fashion. Ai gave a groan and smacked his forehead with his right hand. "Me and my big mouth". The Dark Ignis groaned out, getting Yusaku to nod in agreement to his partner.

Yuya took a moment to look at his two new cards, before he held one of them out with his index and middle fingers, while holding his second one with his ring and pinky fingers. "I Summon Performapal Gold Fang!" Yuya called out, swiping the card onto his Duel Disk's blade. A portal appeared besides him, before Performapal Gold Fang leaped out of it and landed on all four feet, snarling.

Performapal Gold Fang ATK Points: 1800 + 300 = 2100/ Level: 4.

"You're in trouble now! When Gold Fang is Normal, or Special Summoned, all "Performapal" monsters gains 200 ATK Points until the end of the turn". Yuya said with a grin, getting Ai to widen his eyes in surprise, while Yusaku kept a natural expression on his face. Gold Fang gave a howl as both him and Smile Sorcerer powered up.

Performapal Gold Fang ATK Points: 2100 + 200 = 2300.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2800 + 200 = 3000.

"Ayayaya!" Ai called out with his hands right up in the air, getting Yusaku to raise an eyebrow down at him. "I'm not gonna attack just yet. First, I need to liven up the stage". Yuya said with a grin as he held up his hand of 4 cards, before he picked one of them and held it out, revealing it to be Smile World. "I play the Spell, Smile World!" The tomato haired boy cried out, before he slotted the card into his Duel Disk. A bigger copy of the card materialized in front of Yuya, before multiple colourful smiles in the form of five-, or eight-pointed stars and circles came out and surrounded the field.

Yusaku and Ai both blinked, before they looked around their surroundings at the smiling faces with wide eyes. They weren't the only ones as Azure, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna, Velvet and Kolter all blinked upon seeing the smiling faces floating around the field. "Wow, talk about a one of a kind card". Azure commented as he took a seat with his left knee pulled up with his left claw draped over it and tail hanging over the edge. "You can say that again". Kolter said in agreement with wide eyes at seeing the smiling faces surrounding the field.

Yuya gave a wide smile as he held his open right hand out to the side. "Check this out! Smile World's power gives all face-up monsters on the field 100 ATK Points for each monster on the field! Since there's a total of 5 monsters, that's 500 points for every monster!" The young boy explained his Spell's effect as Purple Poison Magician, Performapal Gold Fang and Smile Sorcerer all grew happy smiles on their faces, a little bit similar to the smiling faces.

Purple Poison Magician ATK Points: 1500 + 500 = 2000.

Performapal Gold Fang ATK Points: 2300 + 500 = 2800.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 3000 + 500 = 3500.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 3100 + 500 + 3600.

Code Talker ATK Points: 2600 + 500 = 3100.

Yusaku and Ai widened their eyes upon seeing Yuya's monsters smiling, having never seen anything like this before. "What the glitch!? How are his monsters smiling like that?!" Ai questioned in surprise, looking up at Yusaku for an answer. However, the Cyberse Duelist didn't answer his partner, only continued to stare at Yuya's smiling monsters. His sixth sense was going off, but instead of danger, sadness, or any negative feelings the last few times that his senses went off, all he felt was pure joy and happiness. 'This feeling... it's unlike anything I've felt before'. Yusaku said in his mind, honestly taken aback at the positive vibration that he was sensing.

Azure, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna, Velvet and Kolter had also taken notice of the smiling monsters, and were all astonished. "His monsters are smiling? How is this possible?" Raven questioned her partner, turning to look up at Lulu, who gave her a gentle smile. "It's Smile World's power. It not only powers up monsters' ATK Points, it also gives them this happy feeling that makes them all smile. This is the true power of Smile World, not its effect". The female masked hero of LINK VRAINS answered her partner, before they both went back to watching the duel. However, that was when Carla noticed something unusual.

"Smile World is supposed to make all the monsters smile, right?" The Cat Ignis questioned, getting Celina to look down at her partner with a confused frown. "Yeah, why?" She questioned with a curious voice, getting Carla to look up at Celina, while pointing out with her left hand. "Then would you care to explain that". Carla said with her eyes narrowed, getting Celina curious as she turned to look at what her partner was pointing at. She then widened her eyes upon seeing what Carla was pointing at. "...Well, that's just surprising". She remarked, getting Rose, Rin, Zuzu, Blaze, Wendy and Yuna to look at her, before they turned to look at the field and widened their eyes in shock.

Back on the field, Yuya had a wide smile on his face as he held his hands out to the sides. "This is the power of Smile World. The power to make everyone, even the monsters smile!" The Dueltainer called out in a joyful voice, getting Yusaku and Ai's attention as they looked back at the 16-year-old male. However, Ai then took notice of something unusual, getting him to raise an eyebrow, before he turned to look at Yuya. "You said this card's power is to make everyone smile, right?" The Dark Ignis questioned the tomato haired boy, getting Yuya to nod instantly towards him with a bright smile.

"That's right!" He answered with a wide smile, getting Ai to narrow his eyes, before he pointed to the right side with his right hand's index finger. "Then care to explain that?" Ai questioned with a serious tone, getting Yuya and Yusaku to raise eyebrows, before they both turned to look at what the Dark Ignis was pointing at. Yuya then widened his eyes in shock, while Yusaku grew slightly surprised at what he saw.

It was Transcode Talker and Code Talker and they were...not smiling.

In fact, the two Cyberse Monsters just looked plain confused at the smiling faces around them. The others in the stands took notice of the two Cyberse Monsters' confusion, surprising them at how the two weren't smiling from Smile World. "Huh. This is unexpected". Ash remarked with slightly wide eyes, honestly surprised at this unexpected development. Azure had a fascinated look as he stared down on the field, before he placed his right hand's claws on his chin. 'Well, this proves that Cyberse monsters really are different than the other types of monsters'. The White Dragon Ignis thought to himself, seeing that the Cyberse monsters really are special.

Yuya looked at Yusaku's two monsters with a stunned look on his face, his mouth opening and closing as if he was saying something, but no words came out. Eventually, he found his voice again. "H-How... how are your monsters unaffected by Smile World's power?" He questioned Yusaku in disbelief, getting the Cyberse Duelist's attention as he turned to look at Yuya, before he shook his head. "I honestly don't know". Yusaku answered truthfully, before looking back at his monsters, while Ai held his chin with his right hand. He widened his eyes without warning, moved his right hand away and snapped his fingers.

"I think I got it!" Ai exclaimed, before he turned to look up at his partner. "Our Cyberse monsters are just like you, Yusaku". The Dark Ignis said to his partner, getting the Cyberse Duelist to look down at him. "Like you, all they've experienced so far are battles with stakes involved and with everything on the line. Now, in a duel with nothing on the line and with this weird Spell card, they're just confused and have no idea how to act. That's why they're not smiling, because they don't know how to smile happily, just like you". Ai explained for his partner to understand, holding his hands up to the sides.

Yusaku raised an eyebrow upon listening to Ai's explanation and could both understand, and not understand his words. He could understand his deck being a reflection of himself, but he couldn't understand why his monsters had the same confusion as him upon seeing Smile World. Deciding to research it later, Yusaku turned his attention back to his opponent and narrowed his eyes at him. "Let's not focus our attention on a mystery that won't be solved right now. Let's go back to the duel". He told his opponent, getting Yuya's attention as he turned to look back at Yusaku. He stared at his fellow teenager, before he gave a nod, deciding to focus on the duel.

Yuya looked back at the 3 cards in his hand, before he gave a nod. He picked up one of his cards with his right hand and slotted it into his Duel Disk. "I'll throw a face-down card..." He began as a face-down card appeared in front of him, before he thrust his right hand out towards Transcode Talker.

"I'll have Performapal Smile Sorcerer attack Transcode Talker!" Yuya declared, getting Ai to widen his eyes in surprise as Smile Sorcerer brought his hands together in front of him, before the smiling faces began to gather in between his hands, forming a rainbow coloured sphere of energy.

"Has he got a screw lose or something? His monster is weaker than Transcode Talker". Ai pointed out as he narrowed his eyes, getting Yusaku to look down at him. "You've forgotten that he has an Action card in his hand". The Cyberse Duelist reminded his Ignis partner, getting Ai to widen his eyes in realization. Yuya took the Action card in his hand, before he held it out with his right hand. "And now I'll activate the Action Spell, High Dive!" Yuya called out as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk, before a larger copy of the card materialized on his field. "This card gives Smile Sorcerer 1000 extra ATK Points!" He explained the Spell card's effect as Smile Sorcerer powered up.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 3500 + 1000 = 4500.

"Oh boy, this isn't gonna be pretty". The Dark Ignis remarked as Performapal Smile Sorcerer unleashed a rainbow coloured beam full of smiling faces like that of Smile World at Transcode Talker, landing a direct hit on the Cyberse-Type's stomach and causing him to explode. (4500 - 3600 = 900)

Yusaku Life Points: 3300 = 900 = 2400.

Yuya gave a smirk as he held up his right hand and held it out to Code Talker. "And now since Transcode Talker is gone, your Code Talker loses 1000 ATK Points because of both its effect, and Transcode Talker's!" The Dueltainer stated as the Link-2 Cyberse Monster powered down.

Code Talker ATK Points: 3100 - 1000 = 2100.

"With your monster's ATK Points down, it's wide open for an attack! Go Gold Fang, take out that Code Talker!" Yuya commanded with a wide smile, getting Gold Fang to growl, before it started charging towards Code Talker with the intent to destroy it. "Hey, Yusaku. Now would be a good time to act". Ai told his partner, getting Yusaku to nod in agreement, before he swiped his right hand out. "I activate the Trap card, Recoded Alive!" The teenage male cried out as his face-down card flipped itself up, before it began glowing. "By banishing a Link-Cyberse Link Monster from my field, or Graveyard, this card allows me to Special Summon a "Code Talker" from my Extra Deck!" He explained his Trap card's effect, getting Yuya to widen his eyes.

Yusaku then held out his right hand as a black portal appeared in front of him. "I select the Link-3 Encode Talker!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as the shield wielding Cyberse Monster leaped out of the portal and landed in front of the portal, glaring at Yuya and his monsters.

Encode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 300 = 2600/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Top, Bottom-Right and Bottom.

Yuya gave an annoyed frown, while Yusaku swiped his right hand out to the side. "Cold Talker's special ability now activates! Since his Link Arrows point to Encode Talker, he gains 500 ATK Points!" Yusaku called out, getting Yuya to look down at the field and saw that Encode Talker had taken Transcode Talker's place in the right Extra Deck Monster Zone, right where Code Talker's Top Link Arrow pointed to.

Code Talker ATK Points: 2100 + 500 = 2600.

"Your monster may have powered up, but it won't save him from Cold Fang's attack!" The tomato haired boy called out as Gold Fang pounced on Code Talker, biting down the Cyberse Monster's sword. However, much to the surprise of most, Code Talker's sword didn't break, nor shatter with the Cyberse Monster swiping his blade to the side, blowing Cold Fang away as the Pendulum Monster flipped in mid-air, before he landed on all four-feet. (2800 - 2600 = 200)

Yusaku Life Points: 2400 - 200 = 2200.

"Why wasn't your monster destroyed?!" Yuya questioned in surprise, getting Ai to grow a smug look on his face. "One more thing you should know about Code Talker's ability. So long as it points to a monster, he can't be destroyed in battle, or by your card effects". The Dark Ignis answered with a smug voice, getting Yuya to grit his teeth in annoyance. "If you had looked through your Duel Disk, you would have known about Code Talker's effect. You rushed in without knowing my monster's full abilities, and now you're paying the price for it". Yusaku told his opponent, getting Yuya to raise an eyebrow at him, before he lowered his head as he saw that he was right. "I end my turn here". Yuya declared his turn over, tilting his head back up to look at his opponent as the smiling faces faded away.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 4500 - 1700 = 2800.

Performapal Gold Fang ATK Points: 2800 - 700 = 2100.

Purple Poison Magician ATK Points: 2000 - 500 = 1500.

Code Talker ATK Points: 2600 - 500 = 2100.

Yusaku Life Points: 2200/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"My turn! I draw!" Yusaku called out as he drew the top card of his deck with his right hand, swiping it out to the side for a moment, before he added it to his hand. "Alright sunshine, put a fire under it. We're in a big disadvantage in both the field, and it Life Points. You gotta turn this all around, or else we're ending up as the losers of this duel". Ai said to his partner, getting Yusaku to look down at him, before he gave a nod. "I know that, and I plan to turn this around on this turn". The Cyberse Duelist told his partner, before he took a single card from his hand and held it out. "I activate the Spell card, Galaxy Cyclone!" Yusaku called out, before he swiped the card into the Duel Disk.

A large copy of Galaxy Cyclone materialized on the field, before a large cyclone came out of it, releasing powerful winds that forced Yuya to cover his eyes with his forearms, while Yusaku wasn't affected. "Let's go, Encode Talker!" Yusaku called out, before he took off running towards Encode Talker, who turned around to face his approaching duelist and held his shield out. Once he was close enough, Yusaku jumped into the air, before he fell and landed on the top of Encode Talker's shield. The Link Monster cried out as he thrust his shield out with great force, launching Yusaku into the air. The Cyberse Duelist back flipped in mid-air, before he landed on a floating hexagon that had an Action card lying down on it, in a kneeling down position with his right knee up and his right hand resting on it.

Ai gave an impressive whistle at his partner's athlete skills, before he folded his hands behind his head. "Wow, colour me impressed. And here I thought that you weren't as athletic as you are in LINK VRAINS". Ai remarked with an impressed voice, while Yusaku picked up the Action card with his right hand and looked at it. He narrowed his eyes in calculation, before he added the card to his hand and looked down towards Yuya. "Galaxy Cyclone can destroy one Set Spell/Trap card on your field". Yusaku informed his opponent as the cyclone went towards Yuya's face-down card and destroyed it, before it dispersed.

Yuya slightly gritted his teeth as he lowered his arms and looked up towards Yusaku and saw him holding up another card with his right hand. "Now, I Summon Formud Skipper!" The Cyberse Duelist cried out, before he swiped the card onto his Duel Disk's blade. A portal appeared besides him, before a cybernetic fish appeared from it.

Formud Skipper ATK Points: 0/ Level: 1.

Yusaku then held out his right hand to the side, holding another card between his index and middle fingers. "If I control 2 monsters with the same Type, I can Special Summon Cyberse White Hat from my hand!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, swiping the card onto his Duel Disk's blade as another cybernetic portal appeared in front of him, before Cyberse White Hat came out of it and gave out a cry.

Cyberse White Hat ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 6.

"Now watch as I create the ultimate Circuit!" Yusaku cried out, swiping his right hand out to the sky as the Link portal appeared above the field. "The conditions are 2 Effect Monsters! I set Formud Skipper and Cyberse White Hat in the Link Arrows!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as both Formud Skipper and Cyberse White Hat transformed into white tornados that ascended into the air. They struck the Left and Bottom Link Arrows, causing them to light up bright red, before the portal gleamed brightly. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-2! Underclock Taker!" Yusaku called out as Underclock Taker came spinning out of the Link portal, before it stopped with the Link circling appearing around it with the Left and Bottom Link Arrows glowing red, before they and the circle disappeared altogether.

Underclock Taker ATK Points: 1000/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Left and Bottom.

"At this moment, both Formud Skipper and Cyberse White Hat's abilities activate! First, since Formud Skipper was used as Link Material, I can add 1 Level 5 or higher Cyberse monster from my deck to my hand!" Yusaku explained his monster's effect as his deck started shuffling for a moment, before it stopped with a single card slotted out. He picked it up with his right hand's index and middle fingers and held it out, revealing the card to be Salvagent Driver. "I select the Level 6 Salvagent Driver!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, before he added the card to his hand, making it a total of 3 cards.

"And now White Hat's ability!" Ai called out as he pointed forward with his right hand's index finger and held his left fist up. "When he's also used as Link Material, all your monsters get a huge chunk of their ATK Points taken out! Huge as in being 1000 ATK Points!" The Dark Ignis explained as Smile Sorcerer, Gold Fang and Purple Poison Magician all powered down.

Purple Poison Magician ATK Points: 1500 - 1000 = 500.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2800 - 1000 = 1800.

Performapal Gold Fang ATK Points: 2100 - 1000 = 1100.

Yuya widened his eyes in alarm, but before he could say a word, Yusaku beat him to it. "I now activate Underclock Taker's special ability!" Yusaku called out as he held his right hand out to the side, while both Underclock Taker and Code Talker both gained purple auras. "Once a turn; Underclock Taker can select a face-up monster that it points to, then a face-up monster that you control. Your monster loses ATK Points equal to my monster's ATK Points". He explained his Link Monster's special ability, getting the Dueltainer to widen his eyes as he looked down at the Master Field and saw that Underclock Taker was in Encode Talker's Bottom-Right Link Arrow and was pointing at Code Talker with its Left Link Arrow.

"I select your Performapal Smile Sorcerer, which loses a total of 2600 ATK Points!" Yusaku declared his choice as Smile Sorcerer gained a purple aura around itself as he powered down.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 1800 - 2600 = 0.

"Now you're in trouble, tomato head. With this, we can take out all of your monsters and deal out big damage to ya!" Ai exclaimed as he held up his fists like a wrestler and started punching the air. "Not just yet". Yusaku stated, getting Ai's attention as he looked up at his partner in confusion. "Why not?" The Dark Ignis questioned, wondering why his partner wasn't gonna attack just yet. Yusaku narrowed his eyes, before he swiped his right hand into the air. "Because I have yet to create the ultimate Circuit!" The Cyberse Duelist cried out as the Link portal appeared in the sky once more, getting Ai to look up at it.

"Link Arrows authorized! The Summoning conditions are 2 Link Monsters! I set Code Talker and Underclock Taker in the Link Arrows!" Yusaku cried out as Code Talker transformed into a black tornado, while Underclock Taker turned into a brown one. The two tornadoes ascended into the air and struck the Top and Bottom Link Arrows, causing them to lit up in a bright red colour with the Link portal gleaming with energy. "I Link Summon! Link-2! Doublebyte Dragon!" He cried out as Doublebyte Dragon flew out of the Link portal, before the two heads howled out.

Doublebyte Dragon ATK Points: 1500 + 300 = 1800/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Top and Bottom.

Ai gave a cheerful laugh upon seeing the new Link Monster, before he pointed towards Yuya with his right hand's index finger. "You should have stayed in bed, because now you're gonna regret getting out of it! Doublebyte Dragon's Effect activates!" Ai called out as both Code Talker and Underclock Talker appeared in front of Doublebyte Dragon's heads, looking see through like ghosts. "Doublebyte Dragon gains 300 ATK Points x the Link Monsters used to Link Summon it! Since both Underclock Taker and Code Talker were Link-2 Monsters, that's a total of 1200 points!" Yusaku calculated as both Doublebyte Dragon's heads chomped down on the spirit forms of Code Talker and Underclock Taker, causing them to disperse into energy and be absorbed into the Link-2 Link Monster.

Doublebyte Dragon ATK Points: 1800 + 1200 = 3000.

Yuya gave a gulp, before he looked down towards his monsters. "Purple Poison Magician, Gold Fang! It's showtime!" The Dueltainer called out, getting the two monsters' attention as they looked over at their duelist as he leaped off of the hexagon and into the air. Purple Poison Magician gave a grin, before he swiped his whip towards the air-born Yuya, which wrapped around his waist, before the Spellcaster swung his whip down towards Gold Fang. The whip unfolded itself from Yuya's waist, before he safely landed on Gold Fang's back, which the Beast-Type monster gave a cry, and then took off.

"You can run, but you can't hide, punk!" Ai called out dramatically, before he tilted his head and eyes to the side. "I always wanted to say that". The Dark Ignis whispered to himself, getting Yusaku to look down at him with an unimpressed look, before he looked towards Yuya and swiped his right hand out. "Doublebyte Dragon, attack Performapal Smile Sorcerer!" Yusaku commanded, getting the Link Monster to roar out, before unleashing double green energy beams from their mouths at Smile Sorcerer, creating an explosion upon impact. The explosion created a powerful shockwave that made Yuya shut his eyes close as he held onto dear life on Gold Fang. (3000 - 0 = 3000)

Yuya Life Points: 6200 - 3000 = 3200.

"Haha! That knock him down a peg, or two!" Ai laughed out with his hands on his hips, while Yusaku's expression didn't change in the slightest. "Encode Talker now attacks Performapal Gold Fang!" The Cyberse Duelist commanded, getting Encode Talker's eyes to lit up as his sword erupted out of his shield, before the Link Monster leaped into the air. Yuya looked up at the air-born Link Monster, before he looked forward as Gold Fang kept on running. However, that was when he saw an Action card lying on a platform up ahead. "Gold Fang, up there!" Yuya called out as he pointed towards the platform, getting the Pendulum Monster to look up and saw the Action card.

Gold Fang grew a grin, before he cried out as he leaped into the air towards the platform. The Beast-Type Monster successfully landed on the platform, before Yuya got off his back, knelt down and picked up the Action card with his right hand. He held the card up and looked at it, before he grew a massive grin at seeing what the Action card was. "Jackpot! Just what I needed!" The Dueltainer stated, before he slotted the Action card into his Duel Disk. "I activate the Action card, Battle Change!" Yuya called out as a larger version of the Action Spell appeared in front of him over the platform.

"With this Action Spell, I can redirect your monster's attack to any monster I control!" Yuya explained the Action Spell's effect, getting Yusaku to narrow his eyes, while Ai tilted his head in confusion. "What good does that do?" Ai questioned in a confused voice, wondering what purpose that card serves. "...He wants us to destroy Purple Poison Magician". Yusaku answered his partner as Encode Talker leaped down towards Purple Poison Magician and swung his blade down, causing the Spellcaster to disperse into purple particles.

"Why would he want us to destroy one of his monsters?" Ai questioned as he gave a shrug, before he turned his attention over to Yuya. "Purple Poison Magician's special ability now activates! When this card is destroyed by battle, or by a card effect; one of your face-up monsters are destroyed!" Yuya called out with a grin, getting Ai to widen his eyes in horror as a black portal appeared in the middle of the field. "If you're hoping to destroy Doublebyte Dragon, don't get your hopes high. He is unaffected by monster effects, except Link Monsters". Yusaku told his opponent, getting Yuya to slightly widen his eyes in surprise, before he narrowed them. "In that case, I'll settle for Encode Talker!" The tomato haired boy called out as Purple Poison Magician's whip came out of the portal and wrapped around Encode Talker.

The LIGHT Attribute Link Monster struggled to free himself, before he was pulled into the black portal, which closed after him. Ai snapped his right hand's fingers in irritation. "Glitch! There goes both our second attack, and Encode Talker!" The Dark Ignis remarked in an annoyed tone, while Yusaku looked down at his Duel Disk. He considered using Cynet Universe's effect to return Encode Talker to his Extra Deck, but decided to use this as an opportunity to see more of Yuya's skills. He looked towards Yuya, before holding his right hand out. "I activate Cynet Universe's effect and return Underclock Taker to my Extra Deck!" Yusaku called out as his Duel Disk gleamed light blue for a moment, before it died down. "Then, I'll end my turn!" He declared his turn over as Doublebyte Dragon flew close by.

Performapal Gold Fang ATK Points: 1100 + 1000 = 2100.

Yuya Life Points: 3200/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

Declan had an impressed look on his face as he tilted his glasses. 'He's a rather remarkable duelist. Even with the odds staked against him, he managed to turn the duel around, and now has a monster with 3000 ATK Points that cannot be affected by other monster's special abilities'. The president of the Leo Institute said in his mind, really impressed with Yusaku's skills, before he narrowed his eyes a bit. 'However, his dueling doesn't feel the same as Ash and the others' dueling. There's no joy, sadness, anger, pride or desire in it. This must be the result of what happened to him 10 years ago'. Declan thought to himself, sensing that Yusaku's dueling wasn't like the others.

Meanwhile with the audience, everyone was enjoying the duel between the two duelists greatly. "Wow. He's really good". Tate remarked with wide eyes of amazement, looking down at Yusaku with wide eyes. Allie nodded her head in agreement as it has been a long time since she's seen someone push Yuya this far. "I wonder how Yuya will get out of this hairy situation". Frederick commented with an excited smile, full of excitement from watching the duel so far. Kolter gave an amused smile as he looked down at the three children, before he turned to look at Riley and saw her staring down at the duel with calculating eyes. He stared at the young female for a moment, before turning to look back at the duel.

"It's my turn now!" Yuya exclaimed full of spirit as he held up his left forearm close to his face and placed his right hand's thumb and index finger on the top card. "I draw!" He cried out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion, before holding the card up to his face. He widened his eyes at seeing what he drew, before he narrowed his eyes in calculation and added the card to his hand. He looked over to his Duel Disk's screen as it showed the Duel Field. He pressed down on Doublebyte Dragon's card, causing the screen to focus on the Link Monster's card as it showed it fully to Yuya. He fully read the card's effect, before he widened his eyes in surprise upon what he saw.

'This card cannot be destroyed in battle, except with another Link Monster? You've got to be kidding me!' Yuya screamed inside his mind, before he looked down towards his hand and cracked a smile. 'But it won't be a problem for long'. The teenage boy added as he picked one of his cards in his hand, before he held it out. "I activate the Spell card, Monster Reborn!" The Dueltainer called out as the legendary Spell card glowed in his hand. "This Spell allows me to Special Summon any monster from either player's Graveyard!" He explained the Spell card's effect as a black portal appeared in the middle of the field. "And I think I'll go with your Encode Talker!" Yuya called out as Encode Talker leaped out of the black portal and landed besides Gold Fang, facing Yusaku and Doublebyte Dragon.

Encode Talker ATK Points: 2300/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Top, Bottom and Bottom-Right.

"Hey! You can't just take our monster like that!" Ai called out in comic anger, waving his right fist up and down towards Yuya, while Yusaku had a natural expression on his face, but his lips did slightly twitch upwards. Yuya gave a grin, before he thrust his right hand into the air with the giant version of his pendant beginning to swing in close to his dragons again, drawing a circle behind them. "Swing far, pendulum! Carve the arc of victory! My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" The Dueltainer called out as the giant pendant created a portal from the circle that it was drawing, before a single white light shot out of it and cleared to reveal Performapal Smile Sorcerer. "Time for an encore, Smile Sorcerer!" The Dueltainer called out as Smile Sorcerer gave a smile and a wink with his right hand.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2500 + 300 = 2800/ Level: 8.

"I don't know about you, but I'm getting REALLY annoyed with Pendulum Summoning". Ai remarked with an annoyed frown on his face, while Yusaku looked down at the Master Field and saw that Performapal Smile Sorcerer had taken Yuya's left Extra Deck Monster Zone with Encode Talker in the zone underneath the Pendulum Monster. "At this moment, Soul Pendulum's effect activates once more! Since I Pendulum Summoned again, it gains another counter!" Yuya reminded his opponent as Soul Pendulum's card reappeared next to him, before it began gleaming again.

Soul Pendulum counters: 1 + 1 = 2.

"And since Soul Pendulum gained another counter, all my face-up Pendulum Monsters gains another 300 ATK Point boost!" The Dueltainer added with a carefree grin as both Smile Sorcerer and Gold Fang powered up.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2800 + 300 = 3100.

Performapal Gold Fang: ATK Points: 2100 + 300 = 2400.

"That Soul Pendulum's gonna become a problem if we don't do something about it soon. I checked the card out and it has an effect that when it has 3 counters, the owner can remove 3 counters to Pendulum Summon a monster in addition to a normal Pendulum Summon". Ai informed his partner, crossing his arms as he looked towards Soul Pendulum's card, getting Yusaku to nod in agreement. "Unfortunately, Smile Sorcerer isn't sticking around, because I'm playing this! The Advance Draw Spell card!" Yuya called out, holding the last card in his hand with his right hand, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk.

The Spell card materialized besides Yuya on his right, before both it and Smile Sorcerer began glowing a bright yellow colour. "By releasing a Level 8 monster like my Smile Sorcerer, Advance Draw allows me to draw 2 more cards!" Yuya explained his card's effect as Smile Sorcerer dispersed into yellow sparkles. Yuya then draw 2 more cards from his deck with his right hand, before he held them in front of himself to see what they were.

Shay narrowed his eyes as he crossed his arms and placed his right leg over his left one. "What's he up to? He could have destroyed that guy's dragon with Smile Sorcerer, so why sacrifice him?" Shay questioned in a slightly confused voice, getting Lulu and Raven to turn to look at him. "Actually, he couldn't". Raven told her partner's brother with her hands folded in front of her lap, getting Shay to shift his attention over to her. "Doublebyte Dragon has an Effect that keeps it from being destroyed in battle, unless it is battling another Link Monster". The Bird Ignis explained for the Raidraptor Duelist, getting Shay to grow an understanding look on his face.

"I get it now. Yuya's betting on his deck, hoping to get a card that'll help Encode Talker destroy Doublebyte Dragon". Shay said with a small smile, before he turned to look at his sister with a curious look. "Hey, Lulu? How well did you do against that guy yourself?" The Raidraptor Duelist questioned his sister, getting Lulu to smile a bit upon remembering her duel against Yusaku. "It was hard core for the both of us, and we give it everything we had. You've only seen the surface of Yusaku's strength, because he hasn't gotten started just yet". Lulu told her brother with a found smile, getting Shay to raise an eyebrow, before he turned to look back at the duel.

Yuya looked at his two new cards, before he grew a smile as he placed one of them in his hand, before he held out the second one. "Allow me to introduce Performapal Skullcrobat Joker!" The Dueltainer called out with a grin, before he swiped the card onto his Duel Disk's blade. A portal appeared besides him, before Skullcrobat Joker appeared from within it, giving a humble bow.

Performapal Skullcrobat Joker ATK Points: 1800 + 600 = 2400/ Level: 4.

"I activate Skullcrobat Joker's special ability!" Yuya called out as his deck started shuffling itself. "When this card is Normal Summoned, I can add a "Performapal", "Magician" or "Odd-Eyes" Pendulum Monster from my deck to my hand!" The Dueltainer explained his monster's effect as his deck stopped shuffling, before a single card slotted out. The teenage boy picked the card up with his right hand's index and middle fingers, before he held it up, revealing that it was the Pendulum Monster, Performapal Bubblebowwow. "I add the Level 6 Pendulum Monster, Performapal Bubblebowwow!" Yuya called out, before he added the card to his hand. He then thrust his open right hand out.

"Now, I Overlay the Level 4 Performapal Gold Fang and Performapal Skullcrobat Joker!" He cried out to the heavens, getting Yusaku and Ai to widen their eyes in surprise. "Overlay?!" The Cyberse Duelist exclaimed with wide eyes, honestly surprised at Yuya's unexpected moves. "Oh crud, here comes an Xyz Summon!" Ai called out in dread as Performapal Gold Fang transformed into a yellow bright light, while Skullcrobat Joker turned into a black bright light, before they both ascended into the air. The two lights danced in the sky as a black galaxy-like portal appeared in front of Yuya, who held his right hand out towards the portal.

"With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 4! Magician of Hope!" The Dueltainer called out as the two lights descended into the black portal, creating a burse of energy within. A bright light then shot out of the portal and into the sky with two yellow overlay units circling around it. The bright light then dispersed into yellow sparkles, revealing the Pendulum Xyz Monster, Magician of Hope, who had his eyes closed as he held his two short swords in hand. Magician of Hope slowly opened his eyes to reveal a fierce look in them, before he gave a cry as he took a battle stance.

Magician of Hope ATK Points: 2500 + 600 = 3100/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

"You gotta admit, that's one cool looking monster". Ai commented with his hands on his hips, looking up at Magician of Hope as he floated down next to Encode Talker. Yusaku was silent, but his eyes had a hint of admiration in them as he stared at the Pendulum Xyz Monster. Yuya still had a wide smile on his face as he took the last card in his hand, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk. "I'll set a face-down card". He said as a face-down card appeared on his left, before he held out his hands to the side. "Now Magician of Hope, show your stuff!" The tomato haired boy called out with a joyful tone, getting Yusaku and Ai to raise an eyebrow.

Magician of Hope gave a battle cry as he swung his right short sword forward, releasing a powerful gust of wind around itself. The gust of wind was so powerful that it forced Yusaku and Ai to cover their eyes with their right forearms, however, they were able to see an Action card floating in the strong breeze, down towards Yuya, which he caught with his right hand, getting the two partners to widen their eyes in surprise. "Hey, he can't do that! Can he?" Ai questioned his partner as he turned to look up at him, which Yusaku gave a shrug as the strong gust of wind died down. Yuya looked at the new Action card in his right hand, before he grew a massive smile on his face.

He thrust his right hand out, keeping a hold of the Action card with his index and middle fingers. "Time to brawl! Encode Talker, attack Doublebyte Dragon!" The Dueltainer commanded, getting Yusaku and Ai to slightly widen their eyes in surprise. "Say what!?" Ai called out in astonishment, before Encode Talker leaped into the air with his sword slotting out of the shield. The Dueltainer kept his smile on his face, before he held up the Action Spell card, revealing it to be the Action card, Extreme Sword. "At this moment, I activate the Action Spell: Extreme Sword!" Yuya called out, before inserting the card into his Duel Disk. A larger copy of the Action Spell appeared, before it began gleaming. "This card increases Encode Talker's ATK Points by 1000 during the Battle Phase only!" He explained the Spell's effect as a yellow aura surrounded the air-born Encode Talker, powering him up.

Encode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 1000 = 3300.

"Oh great. This is gonna be pretty". Ai commented, taking a seat on the Duel Disk's orb with his arms crossed. "Go, Encode Talker! Take out that dragon!" Yuya called out as he pointed towards Doublebyte Dragon with his right hand's index finger. Encode Talker cried out as he fell down and swung his blade down right in the middle of Doublebyte Dragon's joined body, cutting right through and causing the Cyberse Monster's body to explode. (3300 - 3000 = 300)

Yusaku Life Points: 2200 - 300 = 1900.

The explosion had forced Yusaku and Ai to cover their eyes again with their right forearms for a moment, before they lowered their arms and looked back at their opponent as Encode Talker returned to besides Magician of Hope. "Okay, now we're in trouble now. If that magician lands a successful direct hit on us, this duel ends in defeat for us". Ai told his partner, which Yusaku looked down at him with narrowed eyes. "I know that". He replied to the Dark Ignis, before he returned his attention to his opponent as Yuya held his left hand out towards him.

"Magician of Hope, attack him directly and end this duel!" The tomato haired boy commanded, getting the Pendulum Xyz Monster to narrow his eyes as he held up his short sword, before he charged towards Yusaku. Ai gave out a frightened cry, while Yusaku didn't even flinch at the approaching attack. "This duel isn't finished just yet! I activate the Action Spell; Damage Bashin!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, holding the Action Spell card out with his right hand, before he slotted the card into his Duel Disk. A larger copy of the Action card materialized besides him, before a forcefield appeared around the Cyberse Duelist. "This card reduces battle damage to 0". Yusaku explained the Spell's effect as Magician of Hope slammed his right short sword down on the forcefield, but was unable to break through it.

Yuya gave a small chuckle as Magician of Hope returned to his field. "Not bad. I guess I'll end my turn here!" The Dueltainer declared, having no other move to make.

Encode Talker ATK Points: 3300 - 1000 = 2300.

Yusaku Life Points: 1900/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"I guess holding onto that Action card helped out after all". Ai commented as Yusaku placed his right hand on the top card of his deck. "It's my turn now, I draw!" Yusaku cried out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out to the side, before adding the card to his hand. He turned to look down at his Duel Disk and narrowed his eyes in thought. 'I've used 5 monsters from my Extra Deck already, while he has only used 2 from his. Guess I should resort to my other tactics'. The Cyberse Duelist thought to himself, before holding his right hand out.

"I activate Galaxy Cyclone's effect from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out as a black portal appeared in front of him, before a cyclone came out. "By banishing this card, one of your face-up Spell or Trap cards are destroyed!" He explained as the cyclone spun in the air, before blowing towards Soul Pendulum's face. It struck and caused Soul Pendulum's card to disperse, getting Yuya to slightly grit his teeth. "With your Soul Pendulum gone, all your Pendulum Monsters lose their power up! So Magician of Hope loses 600 ATK Points!" Ai called out with narrowed eyes as Magician of Hope powered down.

Magician of Hope ATK Points: 3100 - 600 = 2500.

Yuya grew a frown on his face, before he swiped his right hand out. "I activate the Trap card, Pendulum Switch!" The Dueltainer called out as his face-down card flipped up, before it, Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Magician of Hope began glowing. "This Trap had a handy effect! First, it allows me to Special Summon one of my monsters in my Pendulum Zone, like Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon..." Yuya began to explain as Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon disappeared from the blue pillar with the number "8" disappearing, before the Pendulum Monster reappeared on the field besides Encode Talker.

Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon DEF Points: 600/ Level: 3.

"Then it lets me place a Pendulum Monster on my field in my Pendulum Zone! So Magician of Hope, you're on!" The teenage boy continued as Magician of Hope flew into the blue pillar with his overlay units dispersing, before the number "8" appeared underneath him.

Magician of Hope Pendulum Scale: 8.

"Why would he do that?" Ai questioned in confusion, while Yusaku narrowed his eyes at the move. "Who knows, but let's find out. I activate Dual Assembwurm's special ability from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out as he swiped his right hand out to the side with Ai once again copying his partner's movement. "If this card is in my hand or graveyard, I can Special Summon it by removing from play two Cyberse Monsters in my graveyard, but its ATK Points are halved!" He explained his monster's effect, before holding up Dotscaper and Cyberse White Hat's cards up. "I choose to remove Dotscaper and Cyberse White Hat!" Yusaku declared his choice, before putting the two cards away in his jacket's pocket, then holding his right hand out as a black portal appeared in front of him. "Now arise, Dual Assembwurm!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as Dual Assembwurm floated out of the portal and roared.

Dual Assembwurm ATK Points: 2800 - 1400 = 1400/ Level: 8.

"At this moment, Dotscaper's special ability activates!" Ai called out as Yusaku took out Dotscaper's card from his jacket's pocket and held it up. "When Dotscaper is removed from play, I'm allowed to Special Summon him to the field!" Yusaku explained his monster's ability, before he placed the card on the blade. A portal appeared besides Yusaku on his right, before Dotscaper appeared from within it.

Dotscaper ATK Points: 0/ Level: 1.

"Now watch as I create the ultimate Circuit!" Yusaku cried out, swiping his right hand out to the sky as the Link portal appeared above the field. "The conditions are 2 Cyberse Monsters! I set Dual Assembwurm and Dotscaper in the Link Arrows!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as Dual Assembwurm turned into a purple tornado, while Dotscaper became a brown one. The two tornadoes soared through the air, before striking the Bottom-Left and Bottom Link Arrows, causing them to glow bright red with the Link portal gleaming with energy. "I Link Summon! Link-2! Cyberse Witch!" He called out as Cyberse Witch floated out of the portal, twirling around, before giving a warm smile as she took her pose with the Link circle appearing around her with the Bottom and Bottom-Left Link Arrows glowing red, before they and the circle disappeared.

Cyberse Witch ATK Points: 800 + 300 = 1100/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Bottom, Bottom-left.

"Dotscapper's Effect activates! When this card is sent to the Graveyard, I can now Special Summon it to the field!" Yusaku called out, holding his open right hand out and making Yuya widen his eyes. "Say what!?" The Dueltainer called out in surprise, before he thought back to Yusaku's first turn and how he could have used both of Dual Assembwurm and Dotscaper's effects back then. 'He was saving those for when he really needed them! I'll give him credit for being prepared'. Yuya said in his mind as Dotscaper reappeared on the field.

Dotscaper ATK Points: 0/ Level: 1.

"Cyberse Witch's ability now activates!" Yusaku called out as he held his right hand out to the side as Cyberse Witch gleamed a dark purple aura. "Once per turn, when a monster is Special Summoned to a zone that her Link Arrow points to...I can banish a Spell card to add two certain cards from my deck to my hand!" He explained Cyberse Witch's effect as he retracted his right hand as Cyberse Cache's card slotted out of his Duel Disk's graveyard zone, which Yusaku took and held up with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "I remove the Spell card, Cyberse Cache!" He declared his choice, putting the card away in his jacket's pocket with his deck shuffling for a moment, before stopping with two cards slotted out.

Yusaku took the two cards and added them to his hand, before swiping his right hand out again. "Now, I activate Cyberse Witch's other ability! If I activated her first effect, this one allows me to Special Summon a Level 4 Cyberse from my Graveyard! Come on back, Cyberse Wizard!" Yusaku called out as Cyberse Witch held up her staff into the air, before it began glowing green energy as a portal appeared in front of her with Cyberse Wizard coming out, giving out a battle cry as he spun around and took a pose.

Cyberse Wizard ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 4.

Ai then somehow had a brown wizard hat on his head, a jar in front of him that was releasing a purple ooze from it and was mixing it around with a wooden stick. He had a sly look on his face as he mixed the substance in the jar. "Yesss! Yusaku's brewing up trouble!" The Dark Ignis said in a playfully spooky voice as he knew what his partner was up to now. Yusaku held his right hand out towards his opponent. "Now to try one of my newest tricks!" He exclaimed as he brought his right hand to his cards in his left hand and took one of them. "I activate my Ritual Spell card; Cynet Ritual!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as he held up his Ritual Spell to the sky, which released a light blue light.

This move surprised the residents of the four dimensions as they didn't expect this. "A Ritual Spell!?" Riley cried out in surprise, while Kolter gave a smile at seeing his friend using one of his new tactics. Ash, the girls and their Ignis all grew eager to see Yusaku's Ritual Summon. "Okay guys, pay attention! This is gonna be awesome!" Rose told all her friends with an eager voice, getting Maleficent, Zion, Yusei and Dennis to turn their heads to look up at her and Blaze. "Watch closely! You're about to see another difference between the two worlds". Blaze told the four, taking a moment to look down at them, before going back to watching the duel. The four took the Rose Dragon Ignis's word and went back to watching the duel.

"I must tribute monsters from my hand or my field, who's total Level equals, or exceeds the monster I intend to Summon!" Yusaku explained his Ritual Spell's effect, before he took another card from his hand and held it up, revealing it to be Salvagent Driver. "I release the Level 6 Salvagent Driver in my hand with the Level 1 Dotscaper! Together, their levels add up to 7!" He declared his choices as Salvagent Driver appeared besides Dotscaper, before the world around them turned pure black, getting Yuya and the residents of the four dimensions to look at their surroundings in surprise.

A blue and silver magic circle appeared on the ground in front of Yusaku. Seven blue flames were lit along the edges of the circle, before Salvagent Driver and Dotscaper broke apart into particles of blue energy and gathered into the center of the circle. A pillar of blue light erupted from the circle, nearly blinding everyone watching, except for Yusaku, Ash, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu, Saya, Kolter and their Ignis partners. "These two souls offer their essence to break the barriers of reality and conjure the ultimate sorcerer to this realm! I Ritual Summon Cyberse Magician!" Yusaku chanted with his right hand held into the air, before his ace Ritual Monster, Cyberse Magician, arose up from the blue light. He swiped up his right hand as the blue energy gathered in his hand and formed his staff, which Cyberse Magician swung it out to the side, gave a grunt and posed, taking Cyberse Witch's Bottom-Left Link Arrow.

Cyberse Magician ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

The residents of the four dimensions stared at Yusaku's Ritual Monster in awe, even Declan couldn't hid his surprise, but it was for another reason. 'I may not be an expert at Ritual Summoning, but I've seen my share of it. But that Ritual Summoning was different to the ones of our world. Could it be that our two worlds have different styles of the Summoning methods?' Declan questioned in his mind, growing a fascinated look as he held his chin with his right hand. Ash and Azure both had proud looks on their faces as they stared down at Yusaku, Ai and their monsters.

Ai, having lost his wizard impression, gave an excited look towards Cyberse Wizard with his fists held up in excitement. "We're getting better and better at Ritual Summoning, don't you think?" He asked his partner, which Yusaku gave a small smile and nod. "Agreed. But we still got a lot more tricks up our sleeve!" Yusaku stated, before swiping his right hand into the air, which gave a small blue glow as the Link portal appeared once more, getting Yuya to look up at it in surprise. "Another Link Summon!?" The Dueltainer called out in surprise, while Yusaku had a naturel expression on his face.

"The Summoning conditions are 2 or more monsters! I set Cyberse Witch and Cyberse Wizard in the Link Arrows!" Playmaker called out as both Cyberse Witch and Cyberse Wizard turned into tornados with the colours representing their attributes, but Cyberse Witch did split into two tornadoes. The three tornadoes entered the Top, Left and Bottom Link Arrows, causing them all to light up in a bright red color. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-3! Cyberse Enchanter!" Playmaker called out as Cyberse Enchanter floated out of the portal, giving a cry as he swung his energy sword. The Link circle appeared around him with the Top, Left and Bottom Link Arrows glowing red, before they and the Link portal disappeared.

Cyberse Enchanter ATK Points: 2400 + 300 = 2700/ Link- 3/ Link Arrows: Top, Left and Bottom.

"You're in big trouble now, tomato head!" Ai remarked with a smug look, while Yusaku looked down at his hand, before he picked up one of his remaining two cards with his right hand. He stared at the card for a moment, before he swiped it into his Duel Disk. "I'll set a face-down card..." He began as a face-down card appeared in front of him, before thrusting his right hand out towards Encode Talker. "...Then I'll have Cyberse Magician attack Encode Talker!" Yusaku commanded, making Cyberse Magician narrow his eyes, before flying high into the sky. "And when he battles a Link Monster, he gains 1000 ATK Points!" He added, before Cyberse Magician slammed the top of his staff into his left hand, before the orb inside released a bright blue light with the lines all over it glowed light green.

Cyberse Magician ATK Points: 2500 + 1000 = 3500.

"1200 Points are coming right at ya, pal!" Ai called out with a confident look, but Yuya just gave a smile. "Think again, little guy! I activate Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon's effect!" Yuya called out as both Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon and Persona Dragon gained green auras around themselves. "Each turn, when a monster battles, Mirage Dragon can negate that monster's destruction and reduce the battle damage to 0 up to the number of "Odd-Eyes" monsters in my Pendulum Zone! Since I've got Persona Dragon, this attack is negated!" He explained his monster's effect with a wide smile, before it dropped upon seeing Yusaku's expression not changing the slightest.

"In that case, I'll activate Cyberse Enchanter's ability as well!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as Cyberse Enchanter held out and fired a beam from its sword at Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon, causing the Dragon-Type Pendulum Monster's aura to disappear instantly upon impact. "If Cyberse Magician was used to Link Summon Enchanter, we can change one of your monsters' position and negate its effect once a turn!" Ai explained the Link Monster's effect for his partner as Mirage Dragon stood up fully.

Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon DEF Points: 600/ ATK Points: 1200.

"Oh-oh". Yuya remarked with his eyes wide, while Ai pointed towards Encode Talker with his index finger. "You've had our monster for long enough! Now it's time for Encode Talker to come on home!" Ai called out with a high spirited voice. "Now Magician! Cyber Magic Attack!" Yusaku commanded as Cyberse Magician swung his staff to the side, then up, before thrusting it out towards Encode Talker with a cry and fired a black and dark purple sphere of energy towards the Link Monster. The sphere grew closer, before striking Encode Talker, causing him to disperse with Cyberse Magician's attack continuing on towards Yuya. He acted swift and jumped off of the platform, dodging as Cyberse Magician's attack continued on and exploded in the air. (3500 - 2300 = 1200)

Yuya Life Points: 3200 - 1200 = 2000.

Cyberse Magician ATK Points: 3500 - 1000 = 2500.

Yuya was falling towards the solid ground head first, but he back flipped just in time as Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon flew in and allowed his duelist to land on his neck. Yuya gave a happy laugh, before he rubbed the back of Mirage Dragon's neck with his right hand. "Nice one Mirage Dragon". Yuya praised his dragon, receiving a pleased growl from the Dragon-Type monster. "We're not finished with you yet! Now it's Cyberse Enchanter's turn, and it's another 1200 points of damage!" Ai called out, getting Yuya to look over his left shoulder to see Cyberse Enchanter hold up his sword, before he charged towards Mirage Dragon.

Yuya gritted his teeth, before he looked down at his Duel Disk's blade, right at Magician of Hope's card. He was considering using his monster's Pendulum Effect, but then Mirage Dragon gave a growl, getting Yuya to look at the back of his Dragon-Type monster's head. Mirage Dragon gave another growl, getting Yuya to look up ahead and saw another Action card lying down on a floating hexagon. The Dueltainer gave a smile as Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon flew by and he grabbed the card with his right hand. Yuya looked at the Action card and grinned at seeing what it was, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk.

"I activate the Action Spell, Evasion!" The Dueltainer called out as Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon gained a yellow aura, before it dodged Cyberse Enchanter's sword swipe. "This card negates your attack, so Mirage Dragon is safe from harm". He explained the card's effect, before Mirage Dragon turned around to face Yusaku and his monsters as Cyberse Enchanter returned to their side. Ai snapped his right hand's fingers in irritation, while Yusaku grew a very small smile. "Not bad. I end my turn here". Yusaku declared his turn over, before he held his hands out to the side as Cyberse Magician and Enchanter flew up besides him with Magician on his left, and Enchanter on his right. Both Cyberse-Type monsters took their duelist's hands with their right and left hands, before they lifted Yusaku off the platform and began to bring him down back to solid ground.

Yuya Life Points: 2000/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

The two Cyberse monsters safely placed Yusaku down on the ground, before they both let go and floated in front of him. Mirage Dragon landed on the solid ground, before he lied down on it, allowing Yuya to jump off on his right side, before the Dragon-Type monster lifted its head back up. Yuya placed his right hand's index and middle fingers on the top card of his deck. "My turn now! I draw!" He called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out to the side. He brought the card up to look at what it was, before he gave a smile. "Just what I needed!" The Dueltainer called out in an eager voice, getting Yusaku and Ai to raise their eyebrows in curiosity.

"I activate the Field Spell, Sky Iris!" Yuya called out as he slotted the card he drew into his Duel Disk. A rainbow veil appeared in the sky above Magician of Hope and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon, getting everyone to look up at it in fascination. "As long as this card is in play, you can't target "Performapal", "Odd-Eyes" or Magician" cards in my Pendulum Zone with card effects. Now I'll activate its second effect! By destroying a face-up card that I control, Sky Iris allows me to add an "Odd-Eyes" card from my deck to my hand!" Yuya explained his Field Spell's effect, before holding his right hand out towards Magician of Hope. "And I'll destroy Magician of Hope!" He declared his choice as the Pendulum Xyz Monster dispersed into yellow sparkles with the blue pillar disappearing.

Yuya's deck shuffled for a moment, before stopping with a single card slotted out, which he picked up with his right hand's index and middle fingers. He held the card out to Yusaku, showing him that it was Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon. "I select Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon, and I'll set him on the Pendulum Scale to take Magician of Hope's place! I'm taking control of this duel starting now!" The Dueltainer called out as he swiped his right hand out to the far right side, before he placed his card on the right edge of his Duel Disk's blade, causing it to gleam in a rainbow colour for a moment. The words 'Pendulum' then appeared across the blade in rainbow colours.

A blue pillar of energy raised once more with Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon floating up inside of it, before he stopped with the number "8" appearing underneath him. The giant version of Yuya's pendant reappeared once more and began to swing behind Persona Dragon and Arc Pendulum Dragon, getting Ai to narrow his eyes. "With this, I can Pendulum Summon monsters that are Level 2 all the way to 7! Swing far pendulum! Carve the arc of victory! My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" The Dueltainer called out as the giant pendant created a portal from the circle that it was drawing, before a single purple light shot out of it. "You're up again, Purple Poison Magician!" Yuya called out as the purple light cleared to reveal Purple Poison Magician in a defense stance, taking the zone that Cyberse Chanter's top Link Arrow pointed to.

Purple Poison Magician DEF Points: 2000/ Level: 4.

Yuya then turned towards the audience watching his and Yusaku's duel, looking right towards Zuzu and Yuna, before he gave them a bright smile. "Hey Zuzu!" The Dueltainer called out to his childhood friend, getting everyone's attention as they looked at Yuya and saw his bright smile. "I'm about to use the card that you gave me!" He told his old friend, getting Zuzu to grow an excited smile on her face, while Yuna grew an eager look on her face. Yuya turned to look back at his opponents and gave them a humble bow.

"Okay everyone, watch carefully..." Yuya began as he lifted his right hand up to the sky, before he widened his eyes. "...As I create my own Circuit!" He finished as his right hand glowed blue, before the Link portal appeared in the sky above, getting everyone, except Zuzu and Yuna, to look up at it in shock. "What the!?" Ash exclaimed with wide eyes of surprise, honestly not expecting his old friend to pull this trick. "This is unexpected". Azure commented with wide eyes, but kept his composure. "Show your stuff, Yuya!" Zuzu called out in encouragement to her childhood friend, while Yuna watched careful. 'Time to see if that card I made works'. The Songstress Ignis thought to herself, thinking of the monster that she created that Yuya was about to Summon.

"Link Arrows authorized! The Summoning conditions are two Pendulum Monsters! I set Purple Poison Magician and Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon in the Link Arrows!" Yuya called out as both Purple Poison Magician and Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragons transformed into purple tornadoes that ascended into the sky towards the Link portal, striking the Bottom-Left and Bottom-Right Link Arrows. The two Link Arrows lit up in a bright red colour, before the portal gleamed with energy. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-2! Wonderous Magician!" Yuya called out, before a bright light came out of the portal. The light cleared to reveal Yuya's new and first Link Monster.

It was a humanoid monster that looked similar to Dark Magician, but there was a few differences. First, his outfit composed of white and red. He wielded a long red staff in his right hand that's tip was in the shape of Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon's head with a white orb in the mouth. He had bright green hair underneath his white wizard hat with heterochromia eyes. The left was green, and the right was red, accompanied by a bright smile on his face. Wonderous Wizard had blue boots and an electric blue cape draped over his shoulders. Wonderous Magician gave a happy laugh as he spun around his staff, before taking a pose with it, taking the left Extra Deck Monster Zone.

(Wonderous Wizard/ ATTRIBUTE: Light/ ATK Points: 2000/ Type: Spellcaster/ Link/ Effect/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Bottom-Left and Bottom-Right/ Requirements: 2 Pendulum Monsters/ Effect: When this card is Link Summoned; you can select two face-up Pendulum Monsters in your Extra Deck or GY, Special Summon them to your zones that this card points to. Pendulum Monsters that this card points to cannot be target or destroyed by your opponent's card effects.)

Everyone stared at Yuya's Link Monster as Wonderous Wizard floated in front of Yuya, who had a wide smile on his face. Celina and Carla then turned to look at Zuzu and Yuna, seeing that the two partners didn't look surprised, only excited. "Where did you even get that card?" Celina questioned her fellow female, getting Zuzu and Yuna to turn their attentions to their friends, before the Melodious Duelist gave Celina a playful smirk. "Joke's on you. Yuna created that card". Zuzu answered, getting Celina and Carla, even getting Rin and Wendy to look at the Songstress Ignis, who had her hands foded in front of her lap.

"Zuzu asked me to create Link Monsters for her friends when we returned, but unfortunately, that one was the only Link Monster we could create with the time and resources we had". Yuna told her friends, before she turned to look up at her partner. "She asked me to start working on them on the day that we got our new house in the other world and when Blue Angel defeated that Hanoi woman". She added, before she grew a happy look on her face. Zuzu grew a smile of her own upon remembering that day as well.

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(Flashback to a few weeks ago)

Zuzu stood outside of the new apartment that she and the others had bought using their cash that they had from their home world, looking up at the night sky full of stars. She had her long hair freely lose, was wearing a pink nightgown with her Duel Disk on her left forearm with Yuna, in eye form, star gazing as well. The others were inside, resting peacefully for the night and to regain their energy for tomorrow, but Zuzu and Yuna had decided to stay up a little bit longer and look at the stars. Yuna gave a peaceful hum as she stared at the beautiful stars with an adoring eye. "The stars tonight are really beautiful, aren't they Zuzu?" Yuna said as she turned to look up at her partner, getting Zuzu to look down and nod.

"Yeah, they are". She answered with a sad voice, getting Yuna to tilt her eye, before she emerged from the Duel Disk and into her complete form. She held her left fist up to her chest and narrowed her eyes in concern. "What's wrong? I can tell that your mind is someplace else". The female Ignis asked in concern, getting Zuzu to grow an apologetic look directed at Yuna. "Sorry. I just miss home and my friends". The Melodious Duelist apologized, getting Yuna's expression to slightly fall, before she lowered her head in guilt. "...I'm sorry". Yuna apologized with a sad voice, getting Zuzu to grow a small smile as she knew that her partner wasn't just apologizing for that. She was apologizing for taking her out of her world and bringing her here.

It had happened 2 weeks after Rin had disappeared. She had Rose had been in Paradise City Park, discussing about their missing friends as they were worried about them. Then, out of nowhere, a pink and rose red portal appeared and sucked them in. The portal had taken the two to Den City Park, where they met Yuna and Blaze for the first time. The two duelists split up to explore Den City and bond with their new partners. It went well for both parties and they bonded closely. They spent the next 3 days researching LINK VRAINS, improve their decks and work on their avatars, before they entered LINK VRAINS for the first time. They stayed hidden in the streets to get used to their avatars and experience ridding on Duel Boards. They made their first appearance during the Knight of Hanoi's attack on LINK VRAINS, and joined up with their lost friends.

2 weeks had passed since then, but Zuzu has missed her friends back home greatly since. She was happy though to be reunited with her friends and lover again, and enjoyed her time with her new partner. Zuzu raised her right hand up and placed her right hand's index finger underneath Yuna's chin, getting her to look up at Zuzu, who gave a soft smile. "Don't worry about it, I'm happy that you brought me here. I got to see everyone again, and most of all; I was able to meet you. I don't regret coming to this world, so don't feel guilty about bringing me here". The Melodious Duelist told her partner in a reassuring voice, her eyes showing no hint of hidden pain, only gentleness directed at the female Ignis.

Yuna's expression brightened upon hearing her partner's words, before she gave a thankful look towards Zuzu. "Thank you for telling me that. And I'm glad that I was able to meet you as well". She replied to her partner with a thankful voice, before she grew a determined look. "And I promise that somehow, Azure and I will return you all back home someday". Yuna added with a voice full of spirit, getting Zuzu to grow a grateful smile. "I know you will, because I believe in you". Zuzu replied to her partner, before she suddenly widened her eyes as a random thought struck her.

She looked down in thought and hummed to herself, getting Yuna to tilt her head to the right side. "What are you thinking about? You look like you just got struck by a brilliant idea". The Songstress Ignis stated, getting Zuzu to smile down at her. "That's because I just did. You said that you, Azure and the others were able to create Cyberse cards, right?" Zuzu asked her partner, getting Yuna to raise her right eyebrow as she wondered where she was going with this. "Yes, we can make Cyberse cards. Even different Monster Type cards if we wanted". The Songstress Ignis answered her partner, placing her hands on her hips. Zuzu gave a small squeal of excitement, before she grew an excited look on her face. "Then, can you make Link Monsters for my friends back home?" She asked once more, getting the pink Ignis to blink in surprise.

"...Excuse me?" Yuna questioned in slight surprise, wanting to make sure she heard right. Zuzu's excited look died down a little as she could see that this was out of the blur. "See, when we get home, it's likely that Ash, the girls and I are gonna introduce Link Summoning to our friends, and a friend of ours can make Link Monsters for the four dimensions. I just thought that we could create some now to give to my friends when we get home". Zuzu explained to her partner to understand her idea, getting Yuna to grow an understanding look. "Ahh, I see now. Perhaps it would be a gesture of good will to the people of the four dimensions. But we'd need to think of ideas for the Link Monsters we're creating". The Songstress Ignis told her partner, which Zuzu gave a nod of understanding.

"I can see your point, but I've already got an idea for a Link Monster. A Link Monster for my childhood friend Yuya". The teenage girl replied, getting Yuna to grow a fascinated look on her face. "The boy that specializes in Pendulum Summoning?" She questioned her partner, which Zuzu gave a nod before she returned it and dropped her hands to the side. "Okay then, I'm listening. What's this idea for this Link Monster?" Yuna asked once more, which Zuzu just smiled as she began to explain her idea.

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(Flashback end)

Zuzu gave a pleased sigh with her eyes closed. "We just finished creating the card yesterday. And now, seeing our hard work pay off is very satisfying". The dark pink haired girl said with a soft smile, getting Yuna to nod in agreement. Rin and Wendy both soften their expressions at their friends, while Celina and Carla both grew competitive looks on their faces, before they turned to look at one another. "Looks like Zuzu and Yuna got one up on us". The Lunalight Duelist said to her partner, getting the Cat Ignis to narrow her eyes a bit dangerously. "That simply won't do. We're gonna need to create our own Link Monsters and out do those two". Carla replied to Celina, which she nodded instantly, before the two went back to staring at Zuzu and Yuna with competitive expressions.

Back on the Duel Field, Yuya held his right hand outwards Wonderous Magician's back. "Wonderous Wizard's effect activates! When this card is Link Summoned, I can select two face-up Pendulum Monsters in my Extra Deck, or Graveyard, and Special Summon them to zones that he points to!" Yuya explained his Link Monster's effect, before his Extra Deck opened and two cards slotted out. Yuya took hold of them with his right hand and held them up, revealing them to be Performapal Smile Sorcerer and Hope Magician. "I select Performapal Smile Sorcerer and Hope Magician!" Yuya revealed his choices, before swiping the cards onto his Duel Disk's blade. Two portals appeared behind Wonderous Magician, before Smile Sorcerer and Hope Magician came out of them.

Performapal Smile Sorcerer ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 8.

Magician of Hope ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 0.

"This might be a problem. Now he has powerful monsters strong enough to get past Cyberse Enchanter and Magician and get to us". Ai commented with narrowed eyes, before his expression brightened a little bit. "But with Cyberse Enchanter's ability, we can save one of them". The Dark Ignis said with a hint of hope, before it was snuffed out by Yuya. "Hate to break it to ya, but that won't work. Monsters that Wonderous Magician point to cannot be targeted by card effects". Yuya informed his opponents with a grin, getting Ai to cry out in dread. "Oh no!" Ai called out with his hands on his cheeks, while Yusaku didn't change his expression in the least.

"Time to brawl! Smile Sorcerer, attack Cyberse Enchanter!" Yuya commanded, pointing towards Cyberse Enchanter with his right hand. Smile Sorcerer grew a grin as he held his hands together. A rainbow sphere of energy gathered in between his hands as he began charging up his attack. "Uhh, Yusaku". Ai said with a frown, which Yusaku nodded as he held out his right hand. "Cyberse Magician's effect! So long as this card remains on the field and I control a Link Monster, you can only select Magician card effects and attacks!" The Cyberse Duelist explained his monster's effect as Cyberse Magician swiped in from the side and stood in front of Cyberse Enchanter.

Smile Sorcerer fired a rainbow beam of energy towards Cyberse Magician, who fired another black and purple sphere of energy from his staff. The two attacks passed one another and struck their receptive targets, causing both Cyberse Magician and Smile Sorcerer to explode. Yusaku and Yuya covered their eyes from the shockwaves of the explosion for a few moments, before they died down and the two duelists lowered their right forearms. "Am I lucky to decide to attack with Smile Sorcerer first. But now there's nothing to protect Cyberse Enchanter! Magician of Hope, attack Cyberse Enchanter!" The Dueltainer commanded, which Magician of Hope cried out as he drew his short swords, before he flew towards Cyberse Enchanter.

"Is he crazy? Cyberse Enchanter has 2700 ATK Points, while his magician only has 2500, so why attack?" Ai questioned in confusion, while Yusaku narrowed his eyes. However, that was when Wonderous Magician held his staff up, before the orb gleamed. A vortex of smiling faces appeared around him, releasing a powerful gust of wind. As quick as it came, the vortex of smiling faces dispersed, but an Action card had been carried by the strong wind and was now floating down from the sky towards Yuya. Yusaku narrowed his eyes as Yuya caught the card with his right hand and looked at it.

'So that was what he was up to. An Action card'. Yusaku said in his mind, watching Yuya grow a smile, before he slotted the Action card into his Duel Disk. "I activate the Action Spell card, Over Sword!" The Dueltainer called out as a larger copy of the Spell card materialized on his field, before Magician of Hope gained a yellow aura around himself. "This card increases my monster's ATK Points by 500 points!" He explained the Action card's effect as Magician of Hope powered up.

Magician of Hope ATK Points: 2500 + 500 = 3000.

Magician of Hope leaped into the air and began to dive down towards Cyberse Enchanter with his short swords up. Cyberse Enchanter held up his energy sword to block the attack, but Magician of Hope's blades cut through the sword and slashed down at the Cyberse-Type Monster, making the Link Monster explode. (2400 - 3000 = 600)

Yusaku Life Points: 1900 - 600 = 1300.

"With that, your field is empty and you're left open for a direct attack from Wonderous Magician!" Yuya called out with a smirk as he held up his right fist, but Yusaku and Ai still remained confident. "Think again, tomato head!" Ai called out, getting Yuya to raise an eyebrow as Yusaku held his right hand out. "Cyberse Enchanter's final effect activates! If this card is destroyed in battle, or by a card effect; I can Special Summon a Cyberse Wizard from my hand, deck, or Graveyard! Arise Cyberse Wizard!" The teenage boy called out as a black portal appeared in front of him, before Cyberse Wizard came out and took a defensive stance.

Cyberse Wizard DEF Points: 1000/ Level: 4.

Yuya scoffed, before rearing his right fist back. "Fine then, I'll attack your wizard instead! Go, Smile Wave!" The Dueltainer commanded, which Wonderous Magician gave out a cry, holding out his staff as he unleashed rainbow vortex made of smile faces like that of Smile World from the orb on the staff's tip. The beam struck Cyberse Wizard in the stomach, making him cry out as he dispersed into yellow sparkles. "Yusaku, now would be a good time!" Ai told his partner with a serious voice. Yusaku gave a nod, before he held out his right hand. "I activate the Trap card, Trap Baton!" Yusaku called out as his face-down card reappeared in front of him, before it lipped itself up with the image showing a blank card facing Call of the Haunted's card, which was transferring its image over to it.

(Trap Baton/ Type: Trap/ Effect: When this card is activated, remove one Trap card from your Graveyard, and if the activation timing is correct, you can activate that Trap's effect.)

"This card allows me to remove a Trap from my Graveyard, like Cyberse Beacon...!" Yusaku began to explain as he took Cyberse Beacon's card from his Duel Disk and placed it in his jacket's pocket. "Then let's me use its effect! Since I took battle or effect damage, the transferred effect of Cyberse Beacon allows me to add a Level 4 or below Cyberse card from my deck to my hand!" Yusaku finished as his deck started shuffling. After a moment, it stopped shuffling with a single card slotted out, which Yusaku picked up with his right hand's index and middle finger. He held the card up and revealed it to be Clock Wyvern to Yuya. "I select the Level 4 Cyberse Clock Wyvern!" He revealed his choice, before he added the card to his hand. Ash, Kolter, the girls and the Ignis all brightened their expressions as they knew what Yusaku was planning next. "Not bad. I end my turn here". Yuya declared his turn over as his three monsters returned to his side.

Magician of Hope ATK Points: 3000 - 500 = 2500.

Yusaku Life Points: 1300/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"Well, this is just fantastic. Our opponent had a Link Monster, Summoned it, and now the tide of the duel turned over to his side". Ai remarked as he sat down with his arms and legs crossed and had a frown on his face, before he turned it upside down. "But we've still got something he won't be expecting. Something that we almost have everything we need to use it". The Dark Ignis said with a cheerful look, before he turned to look up at his partner, who turned to look down at him with a naturel expression. "You just need to get our special Spell card, and then we've got this in the bag. Like taking candy from a baby". He told Yusaku with a smug voice, getting him to raise an eyebrow, before he turned to look towards Yuya and saw him smiling widely.

"We'll just have to see about that. Time to see what this guy can really do. I draw!" The Cyberse Duelist called out, drawing his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out to the side with the card in between his index and middle fingers. Yusaku looked through the corner of his right eye and flipped the card over, before he allowed a small smile to grow upon seeing that it was his Fusion card, Cynet Fusion. "Booyah, baby! Lady Luck loves us!" Ai called out in joy with his hands held up in delight, before Yusaku pointed his right hand's index finger out, keeping a hold of Cynet Fusion with his ring and pinky fingers. "I activate Cynet Ritual's effect from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out as a black portal appeared in front of him, before Cynet Ritual and Cyberse Magician's cards appeared above it.

"If we control no monsters on our Standby Phase, we can remove both Cynet Ritual and a Cyberse Ritual Monster from play...!" Ai began to explain as the two cards dispersed into particles, while Yusaku placed the two cards in his jacket's pocket. "...Then we get two Cynet Tokens!" The Dark Ignis finished as two Cynet Tokens appeared on the field.

Cynet Token ATK Points: 0/ Level: 4.

Cynet Token DEF Points: 0/ Level: 4.

Yusaku then took Clock Wyvern's card with his right hand's index and middle fingers, before he held it out towards his opponent. "And then, I'll Summon Clock Wyvern!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as he swiped the card onto the blade. A portal appeared in front of him in between the two Cynet Tokens, before Clock Wyvern appeared from it and gave out a roar.

Clock Wyvern ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 4.

The masked heroes of LINK VRAINS and their Ignis all grew eager looks as they knew what their friend and comrade was planning. Kolter cracked a smile as he leaned back on his seat and crossed his arms. "I activate Clock Wyvern's special ability!" Yusaku declared, holding his right hand up into the air with Ai copying his moment. "When this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I'm allowed to cut its ATK Points in half and in exchange, I get a Clock Token!" Yusaku explained as Clock Wyvern powered down, before a Clock Token appeared besides it.

Clock Wyvern ATK Points: 1800 - 900 = 900.

Clock Token ATK Points: 0/ Level: 1.

"Now, to create the ultimate Circuit!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as his right hand glowed blue for a moment, before the Link portal appeared in the sky. "The Summoning conditions are 1 Level 2 or below Cyberse Monster! I set the Clock Token in the Link Arrow!" He declared as the Clock Token transformed into a green tornado that ascended into the air. The tornado struck the Bottom Link Arrow, causing it to light up a bright red colour with the Link portal gleaming with energy. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-1! Talkback Lancer!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as Talkback Lancer emerged from the Link portal and gave a fierce battle cry with the Link circle appearing around him with the Bottom arrow glowing red, before they both disappeared.

Talkback Lancer ATK Points: 1200 + 300 = 1500/ Link-1/ Link Arrows: Bottom.

Rin let out a whistle upon seeing Talkback Lancer and knew that this was bad news for Yuya. "Oh boy. Yuya's in trouble now". The Windwitch Duelist stated, which Wendy nodded in agreement as she realized what Yusaku's strategy is. "You can say that again. I almost feel sorry for him". The Witch Ignis commented with her arms crossed. "Don't count him out just yet. Yuya still has a countermeasure". Rin told her partner, getting Wendy to look over her shoulder to look up at the Windwitch Duelist and tilt her head.

"I activate Talkback Lancer's special ability! By releasing a Cyberse Monster like the Attack Position Cynet Token...!" Yusaku began to explain as one of the Cynet Tokens shattered into sparkles as Talkback Lancer held up his lance to the air. "Talkback Lancer can revive a "Cold Talker" monster from my Graveyard and Summon it to a zone that he points to!" He concluded, getting Yuya to widen his eyes as a black portal appeared on the ground in front of Talkback Lancer. "Rise up once more, Encode Talker!" Ai called out as Encode Talker shot out of the portal and landed behind Talkback Lancer, taking a stance.

Encode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 300 = 2600/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Top, Bottom-Right and Bottom.

Yuya narrowed his eyes in thought as he stared at both Talkback Lancer and Encode Talker, before he turned to look at Yusaku. "I think I got a pretty good idea on what you're planning. You're hoping to use Encode Talker's effect, right?" The Dueltainer questioned his opponent, getting Yusaku to raise an eyebrow, while Ai widened his eyes in surprise. "Say what?! How do you know about Encode Talker's ability!" The Dark Ignis questioned, getting Yusaku to look down at him with an unimpressed look. "He had the card not too long ago, so he was able to see Encode Talker's ability". The Cyberse Duelist told his partner, getting Ai to sweat drop as he realized that his question was stupid.

"You're planning to have Talkback Lancer attack Magician of Hope, then use Encode Talker's ability to negate the damage and destruction, then power him up. Finally, attack Wonderous Magician, or Magician of Hope to end the duel, right?" Yuya questioned his opponent, giving away what he thought Yusaku strategy was. "I'll give him this, he's got good imagination. But unfortunately, he's wrong!" Ai called out dramatically as Yusaku held out Cynet Fusion's card with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "My real aim is this! The Spell, Cynet Fusion!" Yusaku called out with a strong voice, getting the Dueltainer to widen his eyes in shock. "Fusion!?" Yuya exclaimed in surprise, having not expected this.

Like Yuya, the residents of the four dimensions had wide eyes of disbelief upon hearing Yusaku's words. "A Fusion card!?" Dennis called out in disbelief that this unknown duelist had Fusion Summoning as well. "Link, Ritual and Fusion Summoning... I can understand how he has Link Summoning, but how does he have Ritual and Fusion Summoning?" Yusei questioned with wide eyes, before he turned to look up at his children for an explanation. Ash and Azure turned to look towards the Shooting Star of Satellite, before the White Dragon Ignis answered him.

"Ash and I created the Cyberse Ritual and Fusion cards for our friends. It was a good call as it helped us big time in the battle against the Hanoi". Azure explained to his partner's father on how Yusaku gained Ritual and Fusion cards, before Ash turned to look back at the duel with a smile. "Watch and witness how he Fusion Summons". The White Dragon Emperor told his father with an eager tone, getting Yusei to raise an eyebrow, before he went back to watching the duel.

"I activate the Spell, Cynet Fusion!" Yusaku cried out as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk, before a larger copy of the card appeared in front of him. "It allows me to fuse my three monsters together into one, so that I may Summon a new Cyberse Fusion Monster! I fuse Clock Wyvern, Encode Talker and Talkback Lancer!" The Cyberse Duelist continued, getting Yuya to narrow his eyes at Yusaku. "Get ready tomato head, because you're in trouble now!" Ai called out, holding up his left fist and pointing towards Yuya with his right hand's index finger.

"By fusing my monsters, I merge them into a new, more powerful creation! I Fusion Summon Cyberse Clock Dragon!" Yusaku chanted, thrusting his right hand out as all his monsters broke apart into red, green, and blue particles respectively. Said particles swirled together into a vortex before spiraling upwards as streams of energy. The streams converged, creating a whirlwind of purple energy, before it broke apart to reveal Yusaku's ace Fusion Monster; Cyberse Clock Dragon. The Fusion Monster's four eyes lit up as it roared from Yusaku's left and Yuya's right Extra Deck Monster Zone.

Cyberse Clock Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

The residents of the four dimensions stared up at the Cyberse Fusion Monster in awe as Cyberse Clock Dragon remained floating in the air, before it flew down to behind Yusaku and glared at its opponents. "...Whoa... Now, THAT is one awesome looking dragon". Sylvio remarked with wide eyes, getting Moon Shadow, Gong and Krystal to nod in agreement. "I've seen my fair share of Fusion Monsters before, but none of them hold a candle to this big guy". Dennis commented, thinking back to all the Fusion Monsters he's seen and none of them compared to this guy.

Declan tilted his glasses as he stared at Cyberse Clock Dragon, but remained silent. However, his eyes showed all the awe that he was experiencing. Riley was like her brother as she stared at the Fusion Monster, her senses were going off at Cyberse Clock Dragon, but they didn't fill her with fear, only awe instead. Celina let out a whistle as she leaned a little bit forward on her seat. "He's really gotten the hang of Fusion Summoning. I'm starting to think we should create him a Fusion Monster as well. A kind of support Fusion Monster". She said with an impressed smile, getting Carla to nod in agreement. "I'll keep that in mind. In fact, I think I've already got something". Carla replied to his partner, already figuring what sort of card to make for Yusaku and Ai.

"Clock Dragon's special ability activates! Since I used 2 Link Monsters, Encode Talker and Talkback Lancer to Fusion Summon my dragon; I sent a card from the top of my deck to the Graveyard for each of their Link Arrows!" Yusaku explained his Fusion Monster's effect as his deck started glowing purple. "3 plus 1 equals 4, so that's a total of 4 cards!" Ai calculated for his partner as Yusaku drew the top 4 cards of his deck, taking a moment to look and see that they were Sea Archiver, Protection Wizard, Parallel Port Armor and Cynet Refresh, before he discarded them. "For each card discarded, my Clock Dragon gains 1000 ATK Points! Since I discarded 4 cards, that's 4000 ATK Points!" Yusaku revealed as his Fusion Monster let out a roar as he powered up.

Cyberse Clock Dragon ATK Points: 2500 + 4000 = 6500.

Yuya's eyes became wide with panic for a moment, before he narrowed his eyes. "I activate Pendulum Switch's effect once more!" The Dueltainer declared as he held up his right hand into the sky as his Trap card reappeared on his right. "With it, I'll have Magician of Hope switch out with Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon!" Yuya called out as his two monsters glowed bright yellow, before they switched places with one another.

Magician of Hope Pendulum Scale: 8.

Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon DEF Points: 2400/ Level: 5.

"What is he up to? Both of his Pendulum Monsters' scales are the same, so he can't Pendulum Summon anything". Ai stated with his arms crossed, getting Yusaku to shrug his shoulders as he picked up the remaining card that he held with his right hand. "I'll set a face-down card...!" Yusaku said as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk, before a face-down card appeared on his field. "Then, Cyberse Clock Dragon attacks Wonderous Magician!" He commanded, pointing his right hand's index finger out towards Yuya's Link Monster. Purple lightning arced over Clock Dragon's wings and traveled towards its open maw, where a sphere of purple energy formed. The dragon then shot said energy in a stream of purple energy at Wonderous Magician.

"Game over, tomato head!" Ai called out with a confident tone, which Yuya smirked at him. "The game is still on! I activate the Pendulum Effect of Magician of Hope!" Yuya called out, thrusting his right hand up into the air as Magician of Hope drew his two short swords. "When a monster declares an attack, Magician of Hope can negate that attack!" The Dueltainer explained as his Pendulum Xyz Monster flew out of the pillar of light and stopped in front of Wonderous Magician, holding his swords in a defensive stance.

The stream of purple energy slammed into Magician of Hope, which he blocked with his short swords, but was beginning to turn into sparkles. "After the attack is negated, Magician of Hope's effect destroys himself!" Yuya added as his Xyz Monster fully blocked the stream of energy, before he turned into yellow sparkles. "Glitch! So this was why he sent his magician in the Pendulum Zone!" Ai cursed with narrowed eyes, while Yusaku grew a slightly larger smile than before. "Not bad. I guess I'll end my turn here". The Cyberse Duelist declared his turn over, having no other move to make.

Yuya Life Points: 2000/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

'This is a tight spot. He's got a monster with 6500 ATK Points on his field, but that won't stop me'. Yuya thought to himself with narrowed eyes, before he grew a smile on his face. "My turn now! I draw!" He called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion. He looked through the corner of his right eye to see what he drew, before he grew a smile. He added the card to his hand, before he held his right hand out. "I activate Sky Iris's effect!" Yuya called out as the rainbow veil began to glow. "I'll sacrifice my Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon...!" He began as Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon shattered, before his deck started shuffling, and then stopped with a single card slotted out, which he picked up. "To add my Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon to my hand!" The Dueltainer concluded as he showed the card, before adding it to his hand.

"Now, at this moment, Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon's Pendulum Effect activates!" Yuya called out as Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon began roaring fiercely. "If an "Odd-Eyes" monster I control is destroyed by battle, or by a card effect, Arc Pendulum Dragon can bring forth another "Odd-Eyes' monster from either my deck, hand, or Graveyard! So let's see how you do when Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon is back!" The Dueltainer explained as his Duel Disk's Graveyard zone began to release a bright green light. "Actually, let's not! I reveal the Counter Trap card: Cynet Counter!" Yusaku called out, thrusting his right hand out as his face-down card flipped itself up with the image showing Decode Talker swinging his sword in an arc, cutting through Borreload Dragon and the card forms of Mirror Force and Dark Hole, destroying all three of them.

(Cynet Counter/ Type: Counter Trap/ Effect: When a Spell/Trap Card, or monster effect, is activated while you control a Cyberse-Type monster: Negate the activation and destroy that card. During either player's turn, you can remove this card and one Trap card in your GY, select one "Cynet" or "Cyberse" Trap card from your deck and set it. The selected card can be activated this turn.)

"Cynet Counter not only negates your activated Pendulum card's effect, it destroys it!" Ai explained the Trap's effect as Cynet Counter's card fired a beam that struck Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon, causing it to explode. Yuya looked up in shock as the second blue pillar disappeared, along with the giant version of his pendant. "And that's not all!" Yusaku stated, getting Yuya to look towards his opponent and saw him holding his right hand out. "I activate Cynet Counter's second effect from the Graveyard! By removing this card and another Trap card, like Trap Baton...!" Yusaku began to explain as a black portal appeared in front of him, before both Cynet Counter and Trap Baton's cards appeared and fell inside of it. "...Then, I can select a "Cynet" or "Cyberse" Trap card from my deck and set it!" He finished as his deck started shuffling, before stopping with a single card slotted out.

Yusaku took hold of the card and held it up, showing it to be Cynet Regression. "I'll set the Trap, Cynet Regression!" Yusaku declared his choice as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk, before a face-down card appeared in front of him. Yuya grew an annoyed frown on his face, before he picked up Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon's card with his right hand and held it up. "I'll set Scale 0 Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon in the Pendulum Zone!" The Dueltainer called out, before he swiped the card on the far left side of his Duel Disk's blade. A single blue pillar of energy appeared with Odd-Eyes Phantasama Dragon rising up within it, before the Dragon-Type monster stopped with the number "0" appearing in a yellow colour underneath him.

"Real impressive, but without another Pendulum card in your second Pendulum Zone, you're not Pendulum Summoning anything, pal". Ai said with a smug look, but Yuya jave gave him a look of confidence. "We'll see about that! I activate Phantasama Dragon's Pendulum Effect! By discarding a card like my Performapal Bubblebowwow...!" Yuya began to explain as he held up the Pendulum Monster's card with his right hand, before he discarded it to the Graveyard zone of his Duel Disk. "...Then, Phantasama allows me to add a face-up Dragon Pendulum Monster from my Extra Deck to my hand!" Yuya finished as his Extra Deck opened with Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon's card slotting out, which he took with his right hand.

"Terrific". Ai remarked as the Dueltainer held the card out towards his opponents. "I reset Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon on the Pendulum Scale!" The Dueltainer called out as he swiped his right hand out to the right right side, before he placed his card on the right of his Duel Disk's blade, causing it to gleam in a rainbow colour for a moment. The words 'Pendulum' then appeared across the blade in rainbow colours.

A blue pillar of energy raised once more with Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon floating up inside of it, before he stopped with the number "8" appearing underneath him. The giant version of Yuya's pendant reappeared once more and began to swing behind the two dragons. "Now I can Summon Monsters between Level 1 to 7 all at the same time! Swing far pendulum! Carve the arc of victory! My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" The Dueltainer called out as the giant pendant created a portal from the circle that it was drawing, before 2 bright lights shot out of it. "Show your stuff once more, Magician of Hope and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon!" Yuya called out as the two lights cleared to reveal Magician of Hope and Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon.

Magician of Hope ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 0.

Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon DEF Points: 2400/ Level: 5.

"I activate Magician of Hope's ability! When this card is Pendulum Summoned, I can target a Pendulum Monster in my Graveyard and attach it as an Overlay Unit!" Yuya explained his monster's effect as a black portal appeared in front of him. "I select Performapal Gold Fang!" He declared his choice as a yellow overlay unit shot out of the portal and began circling around Magician of Hope.

Magician of Hope Overlay units: 0 + 1 = 1.

"Now I play the Spell card, Pendulum Draw!" Yuya called out as he took his last card and held it out. It was a Spell card with the image showing his 14-year-old self from 2 years ago drawing from his deck as a Pendulum Summon was being performed.

(Pendulum Draw/ Type: Spell/ Effect: If you successfully Pendulum Summoned this turn; draw one card for each Pendulum Monster that was Summoned.)

"Since I Pendulum Summoned this turn, I can draw a card for every monster Pendulum Summoned! Since I Summoned 2 monsters, I draw 2 cards!" Yuya explained his Spell card's effect as he drew the top 2 cards from the deck and added them to his hand. "Now, I Summon the Tuner Monster Performapal Odd-Eyes Synchron!" Yuya called out as he took the last card in his hand and placed it on his Duel Disk's blade. A portal appeared and a spinning blur came out of it, before it stopped to reveal Performapal Odd-Eyes Synchron.

Performapal Odd-Eyes Synchron ATK Points: 200/ Level: 2.

"Glitch, a Tuner Monster!" Ai called out in alarm at the sight of Odd-Eyes Synchron, while Yusaku narrowed his eyes as Yuya held his right hand up into the air. "Level 2 Performapal Odd-Eyes Synchron tunes with Level 5 Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon!" The Dueltainer called out as Odd-Eyes Synchro flashed and transformed into 2 green rings. Persona Dragon flew into the air as the two green rings circirled around him as he turned orange transparent, being scanned by the rings. Persona Dragon turned into 5 white lights, which lined up in the green rings, before a bright beam appeared, absorbing them and the rings. "It's time to swing into action! I Synchro Summon the lovely, the amazing, the graceful skater, Odd-Eyes Skater!" Yuya called out to the heavens as a brand new monster leaped out of the beam of light and landed in front of him.

The new monster was a humanoid female monster that looked exactly like the Fusion Monster, Cyber Blade, but had a few differences. Her skin was a beautiful pale white colour, green replaced the red and crimson replaced the purple. She had a blue visor that hid her Heterochromia eyes, which were red and green, just like Odd-Eyes Dragon. She had long crimson hair that reached the back of her legs and a white showgirl skirt. Around her neck was a red scarf and attached to her forearms were two blades similar as a Blade Skater's blades.

(Odd-Eyes Skater/ Level: 7/ Attribute: Wind/ Type: Warrior/ Synchro/ Effect/ ATK Points: 2400/ DEF Points: 2000/ Requirements: 1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters/ Effect: When this card declares an attack on an opponent's monster, that monster's effects are negated until the end of the Damage Step. If this card battles a Special Summoned monster, that card's ATK Points are halved until the end of the Damage Step. When this card is destroyed, add one "Odd-Eyes" card from either your Deck or Graveyard to your hand.)

Yusaku narrowed his eyes at the sight of the Synchro Monster, before he looked down at the Master Field. Wonderous Magician was still in Yuya's left Extra Deck Monster Zone, Magician of Hope was in the Link Monster's left Link Arrow and Odd-Eyes Skater was in the zone that the Bottom-Right Link Arrow pointed to. "Now, Odd-Eyes Skater, attack Cyberse Clock Dragon!" Yuya commanded his Synchro Monster as he pointed towards Cyberse Clock Dragon. Odd-Eyes Skater cried out as she began spinning around, creating a whirlwind of wind around herself.

"Is he trying to self-destruct? His skater has no chance against Cyberse Clock Dragon". Ai said as he folded his hands behind his head, having no idea why Yuya was picking a fight he couldn't win. "Odd-Eyes Skater's special ability activates! When this card declares an attack on an opponent's monster, that monster's effects are negated until the end of the turn!" The Dueltainer explained his monster's effect, getting Ai to widen his eyes in alarm. "Oh glitch! That's a problem!" The Dark Ignis called out in dread, getting Yuya to grin at him. "There's more than that! When Odd-Eyes Skater attacks a Special Summoned monster, that monster's ATK Points are cut in half!" Yuya further explained his Synchro Monster's effect with an eager tone, before his face slightly fell at seeing Yusaku's unfazed look.

"I activate the effect of Cynet Refresh from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out, holding his right hand out as Cynet Refresh's card appeared in front of him as Odd-Eyes Skater unleashed wind blades at Cyberse Clock Dragon. "When an opponent's monster activates an effect, by banishing this card from the Graveyard, Cyberse Monsters are unaffected by card effects for the rest of this turn!" He explained as a black portal appeared underneath Cynet Refresh's card, which floated down inside of it. A barrier formed around Cyberse Clock Dragon, which the wind blades struck, but shattered upon impact.

"What!?" Yuya called out in surprise, while Ai gave out a loud laugh with his hands on his hips. "Hahaha! With this, you're as good as dead meat! Your skater has already declared an attack and nothing can stop her!" The Dark Ignis laughed out as purple lightning arced over Clock Dragon's wings and traveled towards its open maw, where a sphere of purple energy formed. Yuya gritted his teeth as he knew that if he didn't do something soon, he'll lose. Just then, Yuya noticed a platform floating above him with an Action card lying down on it.

Yuya smiled a bit, before he turned to look at Magician of Hope's back. "Magician of Hope, I need your help!" The Dueltainer called out as he held his right hand out towards the Pendulum Xyz Monster, getting Magician of Hope to look over his left shoulder to look at his duelist. Magician of Hope nodded, before he flew towards Yuya and grabbed hold of his right hand with his own right hand. Magician of Hope spun around and threw Yuya into the air. He passed through the platform, but managed to grab the Action card as he soared through. He looked at the Action card and smiled as Cyberse Clock Dragon unleashed a stream of energy from the sphere in front of its maw at Odd-Eyes Skater, landing a direct hit and causing an explosion. "I activate the Action Spell; Damage Banish!" Yuya called out as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk, before a barrier formed around him, protecting him from the shockwaves of the explosion.

"With this, the battle damage is returned to 0!" Yuya explained the Action Spell's effect as the barrier around him disappeared, before he began to fall towards the ground. "Both Odd-Eyes Skater's effect and Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon's Pendulum Effect activates! This time, Arc Pendulum Dragon will revive Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!" The teenage boy called out as his Duel Disk's GY Zone began glowing. Arc Pendulum Dragon roared out as a black portal appeared on the ground, before Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon flew out of it and up towards his duelist, allowing Yuya to safely land on his back.

Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon DEF Points: 3000/ Level: 7.

Yuya gave a soft smile at his dragon, before he held up his left forearm. "Odd-Eyes Skater's ability allows me to add an Odd-Eyes card from my deck to my hand!" The Dueltainer explained his destroyed Synchro Monster's effect, before his deck started shuffling again. After a moment, the deck stopped shuffling with a single card slotted out, which he grabbed and held up with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "I choose my ace monster, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Yuya revealed his choice, before he added the card to his hand.

The residents of the four dimensions all grinned at hearing Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon's name, while Kolter grew concerned at hearing that was Yuya's ace monster. "Double glitch! Because of one Action card, he got his Fusion Monster back, and now his ace monster is in his hand!" Ai cursed as he puffed out anger smoke, getting Yusaku to look down at him. "Calm down. We still have Cyberse Clock Dragon". The Cyberse Duelist told his partner, before he turned to look back up at his opponent as Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon landed on the solid ground, before Yuya jumped off and landed on his feet.

The Dueltainer gave his opponent a small smile full of excitement, before he thrust his right hand out. "Now Magician of Hope attacks the Cynet Token!" He commanded, making the Pendulum Xyz Monster cry out as he charged and punched the Cynet Token, causing it to explode and making Yusaku nearly flinch. "I'll end my turn here by setting a face-down card!" Yuya declared his turn over with a smile, slotting his last card into his Duel Disk. A face-down card appeared as Magician of Hope returned to besides Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon.

Yusaku Life Points: 1300/ Number of cards in hand: 0.

"This is a handful, don't you agree? Whatever move we make, he'll just use that Pendulum Switch and Magician of Hope combo again to negate our attack. And even if he allows the attack on Vortex Dragon, he'll just use Arc Pendulum Dragon's Pendulum Effect to bring him back and use his effect to return Clock Dragon to our Extra Deck. Our chances of winning are PRETTY low". Ai said as he sat down with his arms and legs crossed, which Yusaku nodded without turning to look at him. "This is a hairy situation, but there's a way through it". Yusaku said with a determined tone, getting Ai to look up at him as he placed his right hand on the top card of his deck.

"I draw!" Yusaku called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out to the side, before holding it in front of himself to see what it was. "I Summon RAM Clouder!" The hero of LINK VRAINS called out as he swiped his card on his Duel Disk's blade. A cybernetic portal appeared besides him, before RAM Clouder appeared from within it.

RAM Clouder ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 4.

"I activate RAM Clouder's special ability! Once a turn, I can release a Cyberse Monster like itself...!" Yusaku began to explain as RAM Clouder turned into yellow sparkles, before he held up Lady Debug's card with his right hand. "...Then I can Special Summon a Cyberse from the Graveyard, like Lady Debug!" He finished as he placed the card on the blade. The yellow sparkles came together and formed Lady Debug, who gave out a wide smile on her face.

Lady Debug ATK Points: 1700/ Level: 4.

"Lady Debug's effect, upon being Summoned, allows us to add a Level 3 or lower Cyberse card from our deck to our hand". Ai explained Lady Debug's effect for his partner as a card slotted out from Yusaku's deck, which he picked and held up. "Recognize this one? You should, because it's Micro Coder!" The hero of LINK VRAINS revealed his choice, before he added the card to his hand. Yusaku then held his right hand into the air. "Now watch, as I create the ultimate Circuit!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as his hand gleamed blue, before the Link portal appeared in the sky above the field.

"The Summoning conditions are 2 Cyberse Monsters! I set Lady Debug and Cyberse Clock Dragon in the Link Arrows!" He called out as Cyberse Clock Dragon transformed into a purple tornado, while Lady Debug became a white one. The two tornados ascended into the air and struck Top-Right and Bottom-Right Link Arrows, causing them to lit up in bright red colours with the Link portal gleaming with energy. "I Link Summon! Link-2! Splash Mage!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as a splash of water came out, before Splash Mage appeared from the Link portal, giving a glare as he held his staff, taking Yusaku's left Extra Deck Monster Zone.

Splash Mage ATK Points: 1100 + 300 = 1400/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Top-Right, Bottom-Right.

"I activate Splash Mage's special ability!" Yusaku called out as Splash Magician held up his staff, before the orb attached to it began glowing blue. "Splash Mage allows us to Special Summon a Cyberse Monster from the Graveyard in DEF Position!" Ai explained his partner's monster's effect for him, getting Yuya to narrow his eyes, before he jumped back onto Vortex Dragon's back. "At this moment, I activate Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon's ability!" The Dueltainer called out as his Fusion Monster unleashed a howl, before his Extra Deck slot opened and Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon's card slotted out.

"I return Odd-Eyes Mirage Dragon back to my deck and negate Splash Mage's effect and destroy him!" Yuya explained his monster's effect, placing Mirage Dragon's card back into his deck, which shuffled. Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon unleashed a powerful roar, before releasing a stream of spiraling wind from its mouth at Splash Mage, landing a direct hit and causing the Link Monster to explode. Yusaku's expression didn't change from witnessing his monster's destruction, while Ai kept silent as he returned to inside the Duel Disk.

"You made a mistake using Cyberse Clock Dragon to Link Summon! Now, your whole field is open for a direct attack from all of my monsters!" Yuya said with a confident smirk on his face. However, Yusaku grew a small confident smirk of his own. "Are you sure about that?" The Cyberse Duelist questioned his opponent, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in surprise.

(Play Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Yusaku/Playmaker Battle Theme (Best Quality)

"Now! Size your chance, PLAYMAKER!" Ai called out to his partner, using his alter ego's name and getting Yusaku to nod as he held out his right hand. "At this moment, I activate the effect of Recode Alive from the Graveyard!" The hero of LINK VRAINS called out as Recode Alive's card appeared in front of him, getting Yuya's wide eyes to widen even more than before. "If we control no monsters, we can banish this card and Special Summon a Code Talker that was removed from play from the game!" Ai explained the Trap card's effect, before a black portal appeared underneath Recode Alive's card, which it floated down into.

'That Trap had an effect like this? That means he could have used it earlier, but decided to hold off on it'. Yuya thought to himself in shock as Yusaku held up his right hand. "Appear once more! Transcode Talker!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as the black portal expanded, before Transcode Talker floated out of it and gave out a cry as he held his fists out, taking Yusaku's second left Monster Zone, right underneath his Left Extra Deck Monster Zone.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 300 = 2600/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Top, Right and Bottom.

"Oh, this is not good for me". Yuya remarked with wide eyes, getting Ai to laugh as he emerged from Yusaku's Duel Disk's orb. "You bet this isn't! For you that is!" The Dark Ignis stated as he looked up at his origin, who thrust his right hand out. "I activate Transcode Talker's special ability! Transcode Talker can revive a Link-3 or lower Code Talker Link Monster from my Graveyard to a zone that his Link Arrow pointed too! And I select the Link-2 Code Talker!" Yusaku called out as another black portal appeared in front of Transcode Talker, before Code Talker floated out of it, holding his sword with both hands as he took Yusaku's left Extra Deck Monster Zone.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1300 + 300 = 1600/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Top and Bottom.

"At this moment, both the effects of Transcode Talker and Code Talker activate! Code Talker gains 500 ATK Points for every monster his Link Arrows point to, and Transcode Talker grants both it and a Link Monster that is co-linked with him, 500 extra ATK Points!" The Cyberse Duelist his Link Monsters' effects as both Transcode Talker and Code Talker powered up.

Code Talker ATK Points: 1600 + 1000 = 2600.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 2600 + 500 = 3100.

Yuya gritted his teeth, before thrusting his right hand into the air. "At this moment, I activate Pendulum Switch's effect again! I switch Magician of Hope with Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon!" The Dueltainer called out as both his Pendulum Monsters glowed yellow, before they switched positions with the number "8" appearing underneath Magician of Hope.

Magician of Hope Pendulum Scale: 8.

Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Level: 8.

"Oh no, whatever will we do now". Ai said with a sarcastic voice, before he grew an eager look as he turned to look up at his partner, who smiled down at him. "We can do this! Use Micro Coder!" Yusaku called out as he held up Micro Coder's card with his right hand, before the Cyberse Monster appeared on the field. "If I use Cyberse Monsters for the Link Summoning of a Code Talker monster, I can use Micro Coder from my hand!" He explained, and then held up his right hand as its palm glowed blue, before the Link portal appeared in the sky above.

"The Summoning conditions are 2 Cyberse Monsters or more! I set Code Talker and Micro Coder in the Link Arrows!" Yusaku called out as both Code Talker and Micro Coder transformed into black tornados with Code Talker splitting into two, before they ascended into the air. The three tornados struck the Left, Top and Right Link Arrows, causing them all to lit up red with the Link portal gleaming with energy. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-3! Excode Talker!" He called out to the heavens as Excode Talker came out of the Link portal and cried out, taking the center Monster zone of Yusaku's field and Transcode Talker's Right Link Arrow. The Link circle appeared around him with the Left, Top and Right Link Arrows glowing red, before they all disappeared from sight.

Excode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 600 = 2600 + 500 = 3100/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Left, Top and Right.

"Now, Excode Talker and Code Talker's effects activate! And I activate my Trap, Cynet Regression!" Yusaku called out as his deck glowed, Excode Talker gained a green aura and his face-down card flipped itself over. "First, Cynet Regression's effect! When a Link Monster is Special Summoned, this card destroys a card on your field! So say goodbye to Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon!" Yusaku explained his Trap's effect as Cynet Regression's card fired a white beam at Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon, landing a direct hit and causing an explosion that destroyed the Pendulum Monster, much to Yuya's disbelief.

"Then we get to draw a card!" Ai called out as Yusaku drew the top card of his deck, before he added it to his hand. "Then Micro Coder's effect! When this card is used as Link Material from the hand, I can add a Cynet Spell or Trap card to my hand!" The Cyberse Duelist further explained as his deck shuffled for a moment, before stopping with a single card slotted out, which he took into his right hand's index and middle fingers. "I add the Continuous Spell, Cynet Optimization!" Yusaku revealed his choice as he showed the card, before adding it to his hand.

"Finally, first Excode Talker, when Link Summoned, seals off unused Monster Zones equal to the number of Monsters in the Extra Deck Monster Zones! Since there are two, two of your zones are sealed off!" He further explained, getting Yuya to grit his teeth, before he looked down at his Duel Disk's blade and saw the far right and second right monster zones gain red crosses on them, representing them being sealed off. "Finally, Excode Talker gives monsters he points to 500 ATK Points!" He concluded as Transcode Talker powered up once more.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 3100 + 500 = 3600.

"Before I get to attacking, I'll activate the Cynet Optimization Spell from my hand!" Yusaku called out as he held out the Continuous Spell card out with his right hand, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk. Cynet Optimization's card materialized on his field, before Yusaku held his right hand out. "Now, Transcode Talker, attack Wonderous Magician!" The Cyberse Duelist commanded his Link Monster, getting Transcode Talker to cry out as he brought out his rifle and took aim at Wonderous Magician. "At this moment, Magician of Hope's-!" Yuya began, only to be cut off by Ai as he pointed his right hand's index finger out.

"Don't even bother! Thanks to Cynet's Optimization's effect, when Code Talker monsters battle, you can't activate cards or effects until the end of the Damage Step!" The Dark Ignis informed his opponent, getting Yuya to gasp in surprise as Transcode Talker fired an orange beam at Wonderous Magician, creating an explosion upon impact that almost blew Yuya off of his feet. (3600 - 2000 = 1600)

Yuya Life Points: 2000 - 1600 = 400.

Yuya spun in mid-air and landed on his feet perfectly, before he looked towards his opponent and saw Ai pointing towards Phantasma Dragon with his right hand's index finger. "Now Excode Talker attacks Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon!" Ai commanded as the WIND Link Monster activated his claw weapons, before he charged and shredded through Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon, making the dragon-type monster cry out in pain as he exploded. (3100 - 3000 = 100)

Yuya Life Points: 400 - 100 = 300.

"At this moment, I activate Parallel Port Armor's effect from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out as he held his right hand out, before Parallel Port Armor's card appeared in front of him. "This card was among the few that were discarded for Cyberse Clock Dragon's effect! By banishing this card and two Link Monsters like Doublebyte Dragon and Talkback Lancer...!" He began to explain as a black portal appeared underneath Parallel Port Armor's card, before Talkback Lancer and Doublebyte Dragon's cards appeared besides the Trap, and then all three cards turned into sparkles that were absorbed into the portal. "...A Link Monster I control can attack again!" Yusaku finished explaining, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in shock.

"Are you joking?!" The Dueltainer questioned in surprise and shock at what he heard. "Does it look like I am?" Yusaku answered as Transcode Talker fired another orange beam at Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon. Yuya quickly jumped off as the orange beam struck his Fusion Monster and destroyed it. He back-flipped in mid-air and landed on his feet, before he turned to look towards his opponent and saw Yusaku having a small smile on his face. "With that, I'll end my turn". Yusaku declared his turn over as both Transcode Talker and Excode Talker floated besides one another in front of their duelist.

(Music end)

Yuya Life Points: 300/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

Zion gave an impressed whistle as he stared down at Yusaku, while Maleficent had a dreamingly expression on her face. "Wow. That guy's a pretty good duelist". The Fabled Duelist said with a grin, staring down at Yusaku as the Cyberse Duelist's hair slightly blew in the breeze. "Yeah... And he duels well too". Maleficent said in a daze, getting her brother to lift an eyebrow. "Huh?" Zion remarked in confusion at his sister's words as they meant the same thing he said.

Yuya breathed in and out, feeling himself getting exhausted from this intense duel, but wasn't willing to give up. He placed his right hand on the top card of his deck. "I draw!" The Dueltainer called, drawing his card in a dramatic fashion, before holding it in front of himself to see what it was. He gave a small smile, before he held it out. "I play this! It's a Spell called Odd-Eyes Draw!" Yuya called out as he slotted the Spell into his Duel Disk. A larger copy of the Spell appeared with the image showing three cards with the eyes and gem of Odd-Eyes Dragon in front of them, looking see through for the cards behind them to be seen.

(Odd-Eyes Draw/ Type: Spell/ Effect: Send one Odd-Eyes card from your side of the field or hand to the Graveyard, draw 3 cards from your deck.)

"By sending my Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon to the Graveyard...!" Yuya began to explain as he discarded his ace monster to the Graveyard Zone of his Duel Disk. "...I can draw three cards!" He finished as he drew 3 more cards from his deck at the same time, before he added them to his hand. He instantly picked one of them up and held it out. "Now I play Shuffle Reborn!" The teenage boy called out as the card began glowing. "If I control no monsters, Shuffle Reborn allows me to Summon a monster back from my Graveyard with its effect negated! So come on out, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Yuya explained his Spell card's effect as a black portal appeared in front of him, before a red blur shot out of it. The red blur slammed into the ground, kicking up dust that briefly covered it from view, before it cleared to reveal Yuya's ace monster, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, who gave out a powerful roar.

Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

"Shuffle Reborn also allows me to return a card, like my Pendulum Switch to the deck...!" He continued as Pendulum Switch's card slotted out of his deck, which he picked up and slotted it into his deck. It started shuffling for a moment, before it stopped. "Then I draw 1 card!" Yuya finished as he drew the top card of his deck with his right hand. He looked at his new card, before he added it to his hand. "Now, I'll activate Sky Iris's effect and sacrifice Magician of Hope!" The Dueltainer called out as Magician of Hope shattered into pieces with the blue pillar disappearing, before a card slotted out of his deck.

Yuya took the card with his right hand, before he took one of the 3 cards in his hand and held the two cards out, revealing them to be Performapal Odd-Eyes Unicorn and Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer. "I set the Pendulum Scale with scale 2 Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer and scale 8 Performapal Odd-Eyes Unicorn! I'm taking control of this duel starting now!" The Dueltainer called out as he swiped his right hand out to the far right side, before he placed his cards on the edges of his Duel Disk, causing the blade to gleam in a rainbow colour for a moment. The words 'Pendulum' then appeared across the blade in rainbow colours.

Two blue pillars of light appeared besides Yuya on his left and right, before Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer appeared on the left and Performapal Odd-Eyes Unicorn appeared on the right one. The monsters rose up high in the blue pillars of light, before they stopped with the numbers "2" appearing under Pendulum Sorcerer and "8" underneath Odd-Eyes Unicorn in golden colour. A giant version of Yuya's pendant then appeared out of nowhere in between the two Pendulum Monster and swung sideways both left and right.

"With these two, I'm allowed to Summon monsters from Level 3 all the way to Level 7!" Yuya informed his opponent as he thrust his right hand into the air as the giant version of his pendant began to swing in close to his dragons, drawing a circle behind them. "Swing far, pendulum! Carve the arc of victory! My monsters are ready, to swing into action!" The Dueltainer called out as the giant pendant created a portal from the circle that it was drawing, before two lights shot out. "Time to swing it once more, Purple Poison Magician! And introducicing Performapal Drop Gallop!" Yuya called out as the two lights cleared to reveal Purple Poison Magician and Performapal Drop Gallop.

Purple Poison Magician DEF Points: 2000/ Level: 4.

Performapal Drop Gallop ATK Points: 800/ Level: 5.

"Seriously dude, get a new trick!" Ai snapped in annoyance with his eyes narrowed, getting Yuya to smirk at him. "Okay then. I'll try something new, with this". The teenage boy said as he held a card up with his right hand, getting the Dark Ignis to raise an eyebrow. "First, Drop Gallop's effect activates! When this card is Pendulum Summoned, allows me to draw a card for every "Performapal" monster Pendulum Summoned! Since he is the only one, I draw one card". The tomato hair styled boy explained as he drew another card from his deck, checking it for a moment, before adding it to his hand.

"Now I'll activate his second effect! If I control another Level 5 or higher monster; I can declare a Level from 1 to 4 and Drop Gallop's Level becomes the selected Level". Yuya explained his monster's effect as Sky Gallop gained a brown aura around itself. "And I think I'll make him a Level 4!" He declared his choice as Sky Gallop's Level changed.

Performapal Drop Gallop Level: 5 - 1 = 4.

"Now, I Overlay the Level 4 Performapal Drop Gallop and Purple Poison Magician!" The teenage boy called out, holding his right hand out as Purple Poison Magician turned into a purple bright light, while Drop Gallop became a brown one. The two lights ascended and danced in the sky, before a galaxy-like portal appeared in the sky. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network!" Yuya called out as the two lights flew into the portal, creating a burst of energy. "Appear, Queen Dragun Djinn!" He cried out to the heavens as Queen Dragun Djinn arose from the portal, giving out a cry as two purple overlay units circled around her.

Queen Dragun Djinn ATK Points: 2200/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

Yuya then held up the same card from before in front of his face and gave a grin. "Now, I activate the Spell card, The Phantom Knights' Possession!" Yuya called out, thrusting the card out as a larger version of it appeared in front of him, before a purple aura surrounded Queen Dragun Djinn. "This Spell card not only changes Queen Dragun Djinn's Rank into a Level, it allows its Level to become the same as another monster on my field!" The Dueltainer explained as his female Xyz Monster's Rank changed.

Queen Dragun Djinn Rank: 4/ Level: 4 + 3 = 7.

Ash, the bracelet girls and the residents of the four dimensions all gulped as they knew what Yuya was planning next. Their reactions caught the Ignises' attention as they looked at their partners. "What's up with you guys?" Wendy questioned her partner in slight concern, getting Rin to give her a reassuring smile to calm her down. "It's nothing to worry about; just that Yuya is about to Summon one of his strongest, and terrifying monsters there is". The Windwitch Duelist told her partner in reassurance, getting the Witch Ignis to tilt her head in confusion.

Yuya gave a wild smile, before swiping his right fist into the air. "I Overlay the now Level 7 Queen Dragun Djinn and Level 7 Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" The Dueltainer roared out as his two monsters transformed into black lights that ascended and danced into the sky. A black and gold portal appeared on the ground in front of Yuya with the two dark lights descending into it, causing a powerful red beam to erupt out of it. "That's new". Ai commented in surprise, while Yusaku narrowed his eyes in caution. "By joining together two of the strongest dragons in the universe, I'll create a dragon that's all the rage! I Xyz Summon Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon!" Yuya chanted to the heavens as a bright blazing stream came out of the portal, before it cleared to reveal Yuya's strongest Xyz Monster, Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon, who gave out a bone-chilling howl as two purple overlay units circled around it.

Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Rank: 7/ Overlay units: 2.

Yusaku, Ai, Transcode Talker and Excode Talker stared up at Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon with wide eyes as the Xyz Monster hovered above them, glaring down at them with rage filled eyes. "What...the heck IS THAT THING?!" Ai cried out in dread at the sight of the Xyz Pendulum Monster. Yusaku had no answer for his partner as he stared up at Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon. He could sense deep rage within it, but he could sense the dragon's strong desire to keep its anger in check. 'This monster... It's like it is trying to prevent itself from unleashing its anger'. Yusaku said in his mind in fascination, sensing that Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon was holding in its anger.

"Prepare yourself, because I activate Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon's special ability! By using all of its Overlay Units...!" Yuya exclaimed as he held up his fist, before swiping it out forward as Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon's overlay units flew into his hands, before he crushed them completely and causing a purple aura to surround himself. "Not only are all face-up Spell and Traps have their effects negated, all other cards besides Raging Dragon are destroyed!" He added, getting Yusaku and Ai to gasp in surprise. Even Kolter was shocked at this as he didn't expect a monster to have an effect like this.

"Oh glitch! This is a problem! Do something!" Ai told his partner in an urgent voice, turning around to look up at Yusaku. The Cyberse Duelist nodded as he held his right hand out. "Excode Talker protects monsters that he points to from being destroyed by card effects, so Transcode Talker is safe from harm!" Yusaku called out as Excode Talker got in front of Transcode Talker and crossed his claws in a cross shape. Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon roared out as energy shot out of his wings and stabbed the ground all over Cynet Universe's field.

Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon then spun around, waving the energy around all over the field, destroying Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer, Performapal Odd-Eyes Unicorn, Sky Iris, the face-down card, the Cynet Universe field, Cynet Optimization and Excode Talker, causing multiple explosions that covered the entire field. The shockwaves from the explosions forced everyone to cover their eyes with their forearms. After a few moments, the shockwaves died down, allowing the audience to lower their forearms and look at the field. They saw that the field had returned to Performance Colosseum and all that remained on the field was Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon and Transcode Talker.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 3600 - 300 = 3300 - 500 = 2800 - 500 = 2300.

"For every card destroyed by this effect, Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon gains 200 ATK Points! Since there was a total of 7 cards destroyed, that's 1400 points!" Yuya told his opponent with a smirk on his face as the purple aura filled Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon powered up.

Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon ATK Points: 3000 + 1400 = 4400.

"That's not a good sign. That lizard has 4200 ATK Points, Transcode Talker's got 2300. The difference is 1900, and sorry to tell you this, but you don't have enough to coast that with only 1300 Life Points". Ai told his partner, sitting down with his arms and legs crossed. "I know that". Yusaku replied to the Dark Ignis, keeping his composure as he thrust his right hand out. "I activate Cynet Universe's effect from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out as Cynet Universe's card reappeared in front of him, before it began glowing. "When this card is destroyed, all monsters in the Extra Deck Monster zone are destroyed!" He explained his Field-Spell's final effect as Ai laughed out.

"Since Transcode Talker isn't in the Extra Deck Monster Zone, he's safe from our card. But the same can't be said for your dragon!" The Dark Ignis called out as Cynet Universe's card fired a bright white beam towards Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon. "Not gonna happen! I activate Pendulum Shield from the Graveyard!" Yuya called out as a Trap card appeared in front of him. The card's image showed Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon being protected by lightning by a white barrier around it.

(Pendulum Shield/ Type: Trap: If a Pendulum Monster you control would be destroyed by a card effect, you can negate effect and banish it. If your Life Points are lower than your opponent's; you can activate this card from the GY, but banish it.)

"By banishing this card from my Graveyard, I can activate it's effect! Now Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon is saved from Cynet Universe's effect!" Yuya explained his Trap card's effect as a white barrier appeared around Raging Dragon. The white beam struck, but was deflected with the barrier disappearing. Yuya thrust his right fist out towards Transcode Talker. "Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon attack Transcode Talker!" The tomato hair styled boy commanded, getting the Pendulum Xyz Monster to roar, before he charged towards Transcode Talker.

"Before that, I activate two effects! The first; is Rescue Interlancer from my hand!" Yusaku called out as he took his single card into his right hand, holding it up for a moment, before he sent it to the Graveyard Zone of his Duel Disk. "If an opponent's monster declares an attack on a ATK Position Cyberse Monster we control, by discarding Rescue Interlancer all the battle damage is reduced to 0!" Ai explained for his partner, before Protection Wizard's card slotted out of Yusaku's Duel Disk's Graveyard Zone, which he picked up and showed to his opponent. "The second; by removing Protection Wizard from my Graveyard, a Cyberse Link Monster I control is saved from destruction from battle!" Yusaku explained, putting the card away in his jacket's pocket.

Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon cried out as it spun around and lashed its tail out at Transcode Talker, but he blocked it with his rifle, causing the Xyz Pendulum Monster to hiss as it returned to Yuya's side. "Nice try tomato head, but your attack failed!" Ai called out with a confident look, only for it to fall upon seeing Yuya's smirk. "The first one yes, but not the second one. Raging Dragon can attack twice per Battle Phase!" The Dueltainer revealed, getting Yusaku and Ai to widen their eyes in shock. "What!?" Yusaku questioned in disbelief as electricity danced around Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon's wings, before flames were set ablaze around it with blue flames appearing in front of the Pendulum Xyz dragon.

Yusaku watched with gritted teeth as he had no other move to make to stop this attack. However, all hope didn't seem lost for him just yet. "Yusaku! Above you!" Ai called out to his partner, getting Yusaku to look down at him and saw Ai pointing up with his right hand. The Cyberse Duelist looked up and saw an Action card stuck to a purple sphere floating mid-air. Yusaku's gaze softened slightly, before he turned to look at Transcode Talker. "Transcode Talker!" Yusaku called out to his Link Monster, getting the EARTH Attribute monster to aim his rifle towards the purple sphere and fire an orange beam. The beam struck and created an explosion with the Action card being blown from the breeze towards Yusaku.

The Cyberse Duelist caught the card with his right hand and looked at it. He grew a slight smile, before he held the card up. "I activate the Action Spell, Great Wing!" Yusaku called out as he swiped the card into his Duel Disk. A pair of white wings then appeared on Transcode Talker's back and spread out fully. "Great Wing increases Transcode Talker's ATK Points by 1000!" He explained the Action Spell's effect as his Link Monster powered up.

Transcode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 1000 = 3300.

"Alright! With this, we'll survive this attack!" Ai called out with a relived tone as the blue flames formed a circle in front of Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon. "Raging Dragon, attack Transcode Talker once more!" Yuya commanded his Pendulum Xyz Monster, making Raging Dragon roar out as he unleashed a red stream from its mouth at the blue fire circling, which expended and powered it up. The attack soared through the air and blast right through Transcode Talker, reducing the Cyberse Monster to ash. (4400 - 3300 = 1100)

Yusaku Life Points: 1300 - 1100 = 200.

The stream continued on and blasted Yusaku, blowing him off of his feet and into the air with both him and Ai crying out. "YUSAKU! /AI!" Ash, Kolter, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu, Rose, Saya, Azure, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet called out in concern for their friends as the beam cleared to reveal Yusaku lying down on the ground on his stomach with Ai in the same position. Maleficent gasped in concern as she held her hands up in front of her mouth, watching as Yusaku climb back onto his feet and look at Yuya intensely for a moment, before he smiled.

Yuya returned the smile as the flames around the field died down and Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon's wings powered down. "Raging Dragon!" The Dueltainer called out to his monster, getting Raging Dragon's attention as it flew down and landed next to Yuya. He looked up at his dragon as Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon held his right claw out to him, which Yuya jumped onto. Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon flew up into the air once more with Yuya ridding atop his hand. He reached out with his right hand and grabbed an Action card stuck to one of the pillars. Yuya looked at the card, before he raised an eyebrow at it. "I activate the Action Spell, Energy Biscuits!" Yuya called out as he held the Action card out with his right hand, before it began gleaming. "This increases my Life Points by 500!" He explained the card's effect as his Life Points went up.

Yuya Life Points: 300 + 500 = 800.

Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon stopped next to the slide above the field and held his right claw out. Yuya jumped and landed on the edge of the slide, before both he and his dragon turned around to look down at their opponents, who were looking up at them. "Next, I'll set a face-down card". The Dueltainer said as he held up his last card, before slotting it into his Duel Disk with a face-down card appearing in front of him. "And with that, I'll end my turn!" Yuya declared his turn over, only to be cut off in surprise by Ai. "Hold it right there, tomato head!" The Dark Ignis called out as Yusaku swiped his right hand out to the side. "Rescue Interlance's final effect activates! If I used its effect this turn, I can then Summon it to the field at the End Phase!" Yusaku explained as a cybernetic portal appeared besides him and Rescue Interlance came out of it, holding her hands out to the sides.

Rescue Interlancer ATK Points: 1000/ Level: 4.

Yuya frowned at the sight of Rescue Interlancer. "Shuffle Reborn's final effect would banish the revived monster and the card that I drew, but since they're both in the Graveyard, that's where they'll stay. And Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon's ATK Points return to normal". He informed his opponent as his Pendulum Xyz Monster powered down.

Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon ATK Points: 4400 - 1400 = 3000.

Yusaku Life Points: 200/ Number of cards in hand: 0.

"Geez, we were lucky we survived that round". Ai remarked with his fists pressed against his hips, before looking up at Yusaku, who still had the small smile on his face. "Looks like you're enjoying yourself once more, but you might want to get your head back in the game. Unless we take out that dragon of his, we can kiss our chances of winning goodbye". The Dark Ignis told his partner, getting Yusaku's attention as he looked at Ai and nodded. "You don't need to tell me that. I know". Yusaku replied as he looked down at his deck and placed his right hand's fingers on the top card. "It's my turn now! I draw!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion.

Yusaku took a moment to look at the card that he drew, before holding it out right away. "I activate the Spell card; Cynet Defrag!" The hero of LINK VRAINS called out, before swiping the card into his Duel Disk with a larger version of it appearing besides him. "This card allows us to Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Cyberse from the Graveyard!" Ai explained the Spell card's effect as Formud Skipper's card slotted out of the Duel Disk, which Yusaku took hold and held up with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "And I choose Formud Skipper!" He delcared his choice, swiping the card onto his Duel Disk's blade as Formud Skipper appeared besides Rescue Interlancer.

Formud Skipper ATK Points: 0/ Level: 1.

"Now watch as I create the ultimate Circuit!" Yusaku called out as he held up his right hand into the air, before the palm glowed blue as the Link portal appeared in the sky. "The Summoning conditions are 2 Cyberse Monsters! I set Formud Skipper and Rescue Interlancer in the Link Arrows!" He continued as both his monsters transformed into white tornadoes that ascended into the air. The tornadoes struck the Left and Bottom Link Arrows, causing them to light up bright red with the Link portal glowing with energy. "I Link Summon! Link-2! Recovery Sorcerer!" Yusaku called out as Recovery Sorcerer appeared from the Link portal. He gave out a cry as the Link circle appeared around him with the Left and Bottom Link Arrows glowing red, before they disappeared together.

Recovery Sorcerer ATK Points: 1500/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Left and Bottom.

"Formud Skipper's special ability activates! Since he was used as Link Material, I can add a Level 5 or higher Cyberse from my deck to my hand!" Yusaku explained his monster's effect as he drew a card from his deck and held it up. "And I choose the Level 5 Code Exporter!" He revealed his choice, before he held the card up into the air. "And like Micro Coder, Code Exporter can be used as Link Material for the Link Summon of a Code Talker monster from my hand!" Yusaku called out, making Yuya widen his eyes in surprise once more. "Again?!" He questioned in surprise as Code Exporter appeared besides Recovery Sorcerer.

The Link portal appeared once more in the sky. "The Summoning conditions are 2 or more Effect Monsters! I set Recovery Sorcerer and Code Exporter in the Link Arrows!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as Recovery Sorcerer split into two white tornadoes, while Code Explorter turned into a green one. The three tornadoes soared through the air, before striking the Bottom-Left, Top and Bottom-Right Link Arrows, causing them to glow red and the Link portal to gleam with energy. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-3! Decode Talker!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as his ace Link-3 Monster, Decode Talker leaped out of the portal. The DARK Attribute monster landed on the ground in front of Yusaku, holding his sword out with his right hand, before the Link cirlce appeared around him with Bottom-Left, Top and Bottom-Right Link Arrows bright red, before they disappeared completely.

Decode Talker ATK Points: 2300/ Link-3/ Link Arrows: Bottom-Left, Top and Bottom-Right.

"Nice monster, but it isn't strong enough to handle Raging Dragon!" Yuya called out with a confident smirk as he held up his right fist. "For the moment maybe, but that'll change soon!" Ai cried out in reply as a card slotted out of Yusaku's Duel Disk's Graveyard Zone. "When Code Exporter is used as Link Material, I can add a Level 4 or lower Cyberse Monster from my Graveyard to my hand!" The hero of LINK VRAINS explained as he revealed the card to be Clock Wyvern. "Which means Clock Wyvern is back in my hand!" Yusaku exclaimed as he transferred the card over to his left hand, before holding his right hand out once more.

"Now, I activate Dual Assembwurm's special ability from the Graveyard!" Yusaku called out as he swiped his right hand out to the side with Ai once again copying his partner's movement. "If this card is in my hand or graveyard, I can Special Summon it by removing from play two Cyberse Monsters in my graveyard, but its ATK Points are halved!" He explained his monster's effect, before holding up Cyberse Enchanter and Cyberse Magician's cards up. "I choose to remove Cyberse Enchanter and Cyberse Magician!" Yusaku declared his choice, before putting the two cards away in his jacket's pocket, then holding his right hand out as a black portal appeared in front of him. "Now arise, Dual Assembwurm!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as Dual Assembwurm floated out of the portal and roared.

Dual Assembwurm DEF Points: 1000/ ATK Points: 2800 - 1400 = 1400/ Level: 8.

"Decode Talker's effect activates!" Yusaku called out as the Master Field appeared on the field once more. Yuya's Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon had taken his left Extra Deck Monster Zone and his face-down card was in the center Spell and Trap Zone. On Yusaku's field, Decode Talker had taken his left Extra Deck Monster Zone and Dual Assembwurm was in his bottom-left Link Arrow. "For every monster next to his link, Decode Talker gains 500 ATK Points! Since he currently points to one monster, that's 500!" Ai explained for his partner as Decode Talker took his sword into both his hands and held it forward, before he powered up.

Decode Talker ATK Points: 2300 + 500 = 2800.

"I'm not finished yet! I activate Sea Archiver's ability from the Graveyard!" The hero of LINK VRAINS shouted out as Sea Archiver's card slotted out of his Duel Disk, before he took hold of it with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "If a monster is Normal or Special Summoned to a zone that a Link Monster points to, I can Special Summon this card from my hand or Graveyard!" He explained as he swiped the card onto his Duel Disk's blade. A portal appeared, before Sea Archiver appeared.

Sea Archiver DEF Points: 2100/ Level: 3.

"And since Sea Archiver took Decode Talker's other Link Arrow, that's another 500 points!" Ai remarked as Decode Talker powered up once more as Sea Archiver had been Summoned to the zone that his bottom-right Link Arrow pointed to.

Decode Talker ATK Points: 2800 + 500 = 3300.

"3300 ATK Points!" Yuya called out in surprise as Yusaku pointed towards Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon with his right hand's index finger. "Decode Talker now attacks Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon! Decode Destruction!" Yusaku commanded as Decode Talker leaped into the air above Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon with his sword held up, getting the Xyz Pendulum Monster to look up as the Link Monster swung his weapon down on the Dragon-Type's head. It was a direct hit as Raging Dragon exploded from the impact, creating a powerful shockwave that pushed Yuya back by 5 feet. (3300 - 3000 = 300)

Yuya Life Points: 800 - 300 = 500.

Despite his monster's destruction, Yuya remained standing with a defiant look on his face. "You may have gotten rid of Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon, but this duel isn't settled yet! I activate the Trap card, Pendulum Reborn!" The Dueltainer called out, swiping his right hand out as his face-down card flipped itself up. "With this card's power, I can revive a face-up Pendulum Monster in my Extra Deck, or in my Graveyard!" Yuya explained his Trap's effect as the card glowed red, getting Ai to narrow his eyes. "With that Trap, he could bring back his lizard from the Graveyard". The Dark Ignis stated, getting Yuya to smirk at him. "I could do that, but instead I'll revive my Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon from the Graveyard!" The tomato hair styled boy called out as Pendulum Reborn's card expanded and changed shapes, before it cleared to reveal Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, who gave out a powerful howl.

Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 7.

Yusaku narrowed his eyes, while Ai sat down and crossed his arms and legs. "It's a good think that you played your cards in defense position, or we might have been in trouble". The Dark Ignis commented with a hint of relief in his voice, getting his partner to nod. "I knew he had a counter measure in mind, that's why I set up a defense. For now though, there's nothing left to do, but end my turn". The hero of LINK VRAINS declared his turn over as he had no other move to make.

Yuya Life Points: 500/ Number of cards in hand: 0.

"I...draw!" Yuya called out loudly as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out to the side with the card in between the index and middle fingers. Yuya looked at his new card, before his face broke into a wide grin. "All right! With this card, the duel is settled! I activate the Continuous Spell Odd-Eyes Inheritance!" He called out, holding the card out as it began glowing, before a larger version of it appeared in front of him. The Spell card's image showed the spirit form of Odd-Eyes Dragon floating over Mozarta The Melodious Maestra in a grass plain field, showering her with red sparkles as she singed.

(Odd-Eyes Inheritance/ Type: Type: Continuous Spell/ Effect: Once per turn; you can remove an "Odd-Eyes" Monster from your GY from play, select one face-up Monster you control, it gains 1000 ATK Points until the end of the next turn. If an opponent activates an Effect that targets a face-up Attack Position monster you control; you can send this card to the Graveyard and negate the activation.)

"Once a turn, this allows me to remove an Odd-Eyes Monster from my Graveyard and then select a face-up monster I control, it gains 1000 ATK Points!" The Dueltainer explained his card's effect as Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon's card slotted out of his Duel Disk. "I'll remove Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon from my Graveyard, giving Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon 1000 ATK Points!" Yuya declared his choices as he pocketed his Fusion Monster's card. Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon appeared above Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, looking see through like a ghost, before he turned into green sparkles that rained down on the Pendulum Monster, powering him up.

Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon ATK Points: 2500 + 1000 = 3500.

"Oh boy. We're dead". Ai said with wide eyes, getting Yusaku to look down at him with narrowed eyes. "Thanks for the vote of confidence". The hero of LINK VRAINS sarcastically thanked his partner for his lack of faith. However, a grunt then caught both of their attention, getting Yusaku and Ai to look over and see Decode Talker facing them, holding his sword down with the tip right on the ground. "Decode Talker?" Yusaku said in confusion at his ace Link-3 Link Monster's actions, who just grunted at him again.

"Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, attack Decode Talker and end this duel!" Yuya commanded his dragon with a loud voice, getting the Pendulum Monster to cry out, before it began falling from the sky. "There's no time to act, just trust Decode Talker!" Ai snapped at Yusaku, getting him to look down at the Dark Ignis for a moment, before he nodded. Yusaku ran up towards Decode Talker and stopped at the tip of the blade. The Cyberse Monster lifted his blade up, keeping his eyes on his duelist, before he spun around 3 times. On the third spin, Decode Talker swung his blade and launched Yusaku towards a sphere-like ring around a string-like circle suspended on a metal pole, overall giving the appearance of a planet-like construction, right when Odd-Eyes slammed on the ground on his feet.

"Yeeha!" Ai called out with a gleeful look as Yusaku landed on the top of sphere-like ring. Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon cried out as he ran towards Decode Talker, who turned around to face him, before he leaped into the air. Yusaku looked left and right, before spotting an Action card on his right. "Spiral Flame Strike!" Yuya called out as Odd-Eyes unleashed a dark red stream attack from his mouth towards Decode Talker. Yusaku ran towards the card, before he knelt down and picked it up. He looked at the card with narrowed eyes, before he slotted it into his Duel Disk, right as Odd-Eyes's attack slammed into Decode Talker's chest.

"I activate the Action Spell, Selection of Miracle!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as the Action Spell appeared over the edge in front of him. "During the damage calculation, this Spell gives us two options!" Ai called out with narrowed eyes as his partner held his open right hand out. "And I select the option of halving the battle damage!" Yusaku declared his choice, before a barrier appeared around him. Decode Talker then exploded from Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon's attack, but the barrier protected Yusaku from the shockwaves. (3500 - 3300 = 200 - 100 = 100)

Yusaku Life Points: 200 - 100 = 100.

Yuya gave a smile as Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon returned to floating next to him, while the barrier around Yusaku disappeared with both Dual Assembwurm and Sea Archiver floated up in front of him. "So, you've managed to survive this turn. But on my next turn, I'll finish this duel. For now though, I'll end my turn here!" Yuya declared his turn over, holding up his right fist with a confident look.

Yusaku Life Points: 100/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"Lady Luck has been kind to us a lot this duel, but I don't she'll remain like that anymore. That lizard of his has 3500 ATK Points, while our monsters don't even come close to that amount. We've used up most of our strongest monsters, our Extra Deck is almost out and I don't playing defense will do us any good. I'd say our chances of winning are like 25%". Ai remarked as he held his open right hand out forward, getting Yusaku to grow a small grin. "That means we still have a chance of winning. And we have everything we need to Summon the monster that'll bring us victory". The hero of LINK VRAINS said with his spirits high, getting the Dark Ignis to look up at him with a gleeful look.

"Oh, going for him now, are you? Well, what are you waiting for? Get to it!" Ai called out in encouragement, getting Yusaku to nod as he placed his right hand on the top card of his deck. "It's my turn now! I draw!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by swiping his right hand out to the side, holding the card with the index and middle fingers. Yusaku brought the card to his face and his grin grew a little bit larger than before at seeing what it was, before he looked towards Yuya. "Yuya Sakaki! Like with Lulu, Celina, Rin, Zuzu and Rose, you're one of the strongest Duelists I've ever faced before. However, this duel will end in my victory because of 3 reasons!" Yusaku told his opponent as he placed his card in his left hand, before holding his right hand out with his index finger out.

(Play Yu Gi Oh 5Ds - Ost - Yusei Theme)

"1: I have the monsters I need on my field!" He began, before he held up his middle finger. "2: my Graveyard has the cards I also need as well!" The hero of LINK VRAINS continued, before lifting up his ring finger to represent his third and final reason. "And 3: my ace monster has yet to make its appearance!" Yusaku finished, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in alarm. "None of those monsters you've used so far was your ace monster?!" The Dueltainer questioned in surprise, which Yusaku nodded to him as he picked up one of his cards and held it up. "Just watch! I Summon Clock Wyvern!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as he swiped the card onto the blade of his Duel Disk. A portal appeared in front of him, before Clock Wyvern came out from it and gave out a roar.

Clock Wyvern ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 4.

"I activate Clock Wyvern's special ability!" Yusaku called out as he swiped his right hand up into the air with Ai copying his moment. "When this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I'm allowed to cut its ATK Points in half and in exchange, I get a Clock Token!" Yusaku explained as Clock Wyvern powered down, before a Clock Token appeared besides it.

Clock Wyvern ATK Points: 1800 - 900 = 900.

Clock Token ATK Points: 0/ Level: 1.

Saya and Velvet both grew excited looks on their faces as they realized what Yusaku and Ai intended to Summon next. "He's got 4 monsters on his field!" The hybrid Ignis exclaimed in excitement as she held up her fists, getting the black and maroon haired girl to nod eagerly. "That means they're Summoning that monster". Saya said in an eager voice, getting Tate, Frederick, Allie and Riley to look at her and Velvetl. "What? What is he Summoning?" Allie questioned her fellow female, getting Saya and Velvet to turn towards her and the other young children.

"Their ace and strongest monster. Not to mention, most amazing looking monster they have". Velvet answered the red haired girl, getting the children to grow curious at her words. "Just watch and see. You'll be amazed". Saya told her friends, before she went back to watching the duel. The other children went back to watching the duel as well, none of them noticing Kolter watching them with a smile.

"Now behold, as I create the true ultimate Circuit!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as he thrust his right hand out, before he gleamed brightly. A bright light appeared in the sky, before it transformed into the Link portal, getting everyone to look up at it. "See for yourself as I bring out my most powerful monster! I set Clock Wyvern, Clock Token, Dual Assembwurm and Sea Archiver in the Link Arrows!" The hero of LINK VRAINS cried out, getting Yuya to widen his eyes as Clock Wyvern and Clock Token turned into green tornados, Dual Assembwurm became a black one and Sea Archiver transformed into a blue tornado. The four tornadoes soared through the air towards the Link portal and struck the Top, Left, Bottom and Right Link Arrows, causing them to light up bright red with the Link portal gleaming with energy.

"A Link-4 Monster!?" Yuya shouted out in disbelief that Yusaku had a Link 4 monster the whole time and was now using it. "I Link Summon! Link-4!" The hero of LINK VRAINS cried out as inside the Link portal in a deep blue world, a familiar dragon began to form inside. The dragon fully formed and released a cry as it reared its head forward, before ascending into the air and releasing great force of energy upon taking flight. "Firewall Dragon!" Yusaku called out his ace monster's name as Firewall Dragon released red rings of energy in his flight, before he spun around as he passed through the portal and into the air, drawing in his claws and wings. Firewall Dragon unleashed a powerful roar as he thrust his claws and wings out, releasing mighty gusts of wind as he took Yusaku's left Extra Deck Monster Zone.

Firewall Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Link-4/ Link Arrows: Left, Top, Right and Bottom.

All the residents of the four dimensions stared up at Firewall Dragon in awe, disbelief and amazement for different reasons. Even Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon was looking up at the larger dragon that easily outsized him. Declan had his mouth wide open, staring at the Link-4 Link Monster as it floated flew down in front of Yusaku and glared down at his opponent. Ash, Kolter, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu, Rose, Saya, Azure, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet all watched with confident looks as they knew that with Firewall Dragon out, there was no way Yusaku could lose.

(Music end)

Yuya was able to recover his composure and give his opponent an impressed smile. "I have to admit, I've never seen anything like this monster before. It's really impressive, and really big, but it doesn't stand a chance against my Odd-Eyes". The Dueltainer said with a confident tone as Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon gave a challenging roar at Firewall Dragon, who returned it with an even more powerful roar than his. Yusaku just gave his opponent a confident smirk. "We'll just have to see about that. I activate Cynet Defrag from the Graveyard!" The hero of LINK VRAINS called out as the Spell card appeared in front of him, getting Yuya to groan.

"Another card activation from the Graveyard?" The Dueltainer groaned in annoyance, getting Ai to grow a smug look as he retracted into Yusaku's Duel Disk and returned to eye form. "Haha, now you know how we felt with you Pendulum Summoning again and again. Unlike Pendulum Summon, this effect can only be activated once a Duel. By paying half of our Life Points, we can activate this card". Ai explained the Spell card's effect as Yusaku's Life Points went down.

Yusaku Life Points: 100 - 50 = 50.

Yusaku held out his right hand as a black portal appeared over the edge and in the air in front of him. "Through Cynet Defrag's effect, I revive Lady Debug from the Graveyard!" The Cyberse Duelist called out as Lady Debug rose up from the black portal and spread her arms out with a wide smile.

Lady Debug ATK Points: 1700/ Level: 4.

"Her special ability activates! Like the last few times, we can add a Level 3 or lower Cyberse from our deck to our hand!" Ai explained Lady Debug's effect, before a card slotted out of Yusaku's deck. Yusaku picked up the card with his right hand's index and middle fingers and held it up. "I select the Level 2 Cross Debug!" He declared his choice, before adding the card to his hand, and then thrusting his right one into the air. "Once again, I create the Circuit!" Yusaku cried out to the heavens as his hand gleamed blue, before the Link portal appeared in the sky.

"The conditions are one Level 4 or lower Cyberse monster! I set Lady Debug in the Link Arrows!" The hero of LINK VRAINS called out to the heavens as Lady Debug transformed into a white tornado and ascended into the air. The tornado struck the top Link Arrow, causing it to light up red and the Link portal to gleam with energy. "I Link Summon! Link-1! Link Devotee!" Yusaku cried out as Link Devotee emerged from the portal with the Link circle appearing around it with the Top Link Arrow glowing red, before both it and the circle disappeared.

Link Devotee ATK Points: 500/ Link-1/ Link Arrows: Top.

"Now, I activate Firewall Dragon's effect!" Yusaku declared as Firewall Dragon unleashed a howl. "If a monster he points to is destroyed, or sent to the Graveyard; we can Special Summon a Monster from our hand!" Ai explained his partner's ace monster's effect as Yusaku took a card from his hand and held it out, revealing it to be Cross Debug. "I Summon Cross Debug!" He called out, before throwing the card on his Duel Disk's blade. A portal appeared, before Cross Debug appeared from it with its arms crossed.

Cross Debug DEF Points: 600/ Level: 2.

"I'm not done yet! I activate Firewall Dragon's other effect!" Yusaku called out, before Firewall Dragon roared out as electricity emerged from the disc attached to his head. "Once, Firewall Dragon can return cards on the field and/or Graveyard to their owner's hand up to the number of Link Monsters co-linked with this card!" He explained his ace monster's effect, getting Yuya to gasp in surprise. "Say what!?" The Dueltainer exclaimed in shock, before Yusaku pointed towards Link Devotee. "Firewall and Link Devotee are co-linked, so that means one card is returning to your hand! And I select Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" The hero of LINK VRAINS explained as Firewall Dragon unleashed the blue electricity towards Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon.

"Bravo for effort, but it is all for nothing! I activate Odd-Eyes Inheritance's second effect!" Yuya called out as his Spell card gained a crimson aura around itself. "If my opponent activates an effect that targets a face-up monster I control, by sending this card to the Graveyard that card's activation is negated!" He explained his Spell's effect as Odd-Eyes Inheritance's card turned into a crimson beam that shot out and struck Firewall Dragon, causing the Link Monster to cry out as the blue electricity dispersed. "Good try, but with this, the match is mine!" Yuya said with a confident grin, getting Ai to let out a laugh.

"Think again buddy! We still got 2 moves left!" The Dark Ignis informed the Dueltainer, getting Yuya to widen his eyes as Yusaku held his right hand up towards the air once more. "Ai's right! And the finale begins with this Circuit!" The teenage male exclaimed as his right hand's palm gleamed with energy, before the Link portal appeared once more. "The Summoning conditions are 2 Cyberse Monsters! I set Link Devotee and Cross Debug in the Link Arrows!" Yusaku called out to the heavens as Link Devotee transformed into a brown tornado, while Cross Debug became a purple one.

The two tornadoes ascended into the air and struck the Link portal's Left and Right Link Arrows, causing them to light up a bright red colour with the portal gleaming with energy. "Link the Circuit! I Link Summon! Link-2! Honeybot!" Yusaku cried out as Honeybot emerged from the Link portal in her normal stance with a wide smile, before the Link circle appeared with the Left and Right arrows gleaming bright red. The Link circle and Link Arrows disappeared as Honeybot floated besides Firewall Dragon.

Honeybot ATK Points: 1900/ Link-2/ Link Arrows: Left and Right.

(Play Shooting Quasar Dragon Theme)

"How is she gonna help finish this duel? She isn't even co-linked with your dragon, or even points to him, so how can she help win this duel for you?" Yuya questioned his opponent with a confused frown, getting Yusaku's smirk to grow, before he held up the last card in his hand. "This card will be the last one I will play". The hero of LINK VRAINS said with a determine voice as he flipped the card over to reveal that it was Link Atrocity, before swiping it out to the side, and then holding it out. "I activate Link Atrocity!" Yusaku called out as he slotted the card into his Duel Disk, before a larger copy of the card appeared besides him on his right.

"First, this card tributes a Link Monster; like Honeybot...!" Ai began for his partner as Honeybot shattered into yellow sparkles. "...Then, we target another Link Monster like Firewall Dragon!" The Dark Ignis continued as the yellow sparkles went inside of Firewall Dragon, causing a yellow aura to surround the Link-4 monster. "Firewall Dragon then gains the tributed Honeybot's ATK Points!" Yusaku finished for his partner, much to Yuya's shock as Firewall Dragon unleashed a mighty roar.

Firewall Dragon ATK Points: 2500 + 1900 = 4400.

"4-4400 ATK Points!?" Yuya questioned as he, along with the residents of the four dimensions, stared up at Firewall Dragon as he towered over Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, who looked up at the Link Monster in fear. Yusaku and Ai then pointed towards Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon with their right hands' index fingers. "Go Firewall Dragon! Attack!" The two called out in perfect synchronization as Firewall Dragon roared as he ascended into the air, before he drew his claws in as he released eight pieces and transformed into his attack mode. His blue changed into red, before his joined wings generated yellow energy with the eight pieces forming together in the energy rings.

Yuya gritted his teeth, before he reared his left fist back, and then thrust it out. "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! Spiral Flame Strike!" The Dueltainer commanded his ace monster, making Odd-Eyes roar out, before unleashing the dark crimson stream of energy towards Firewall Dragon, who reared its head up as he began generating red energy in his mouth with sparks of electricity jolting out of it. "Tempest Terahertz!" Yusaku and Ai cried out together, before Firewall Dragon unleashed a bright red beam from his mouth at Odd-Eyes' Spiral Flame Strike.

The two attacks clashed against one another, creating powerful shockwaves from the collision. However, Firewall Dragon's Tempest Terahertz slowly began pushing past Odd Eyes Pendulum Dragon's Spiral Flame Strike, getting Yuya to widen his eyes in disbelief at what he was seeing. "GGGGGOOOOO!" Yusaku and Ai roared out together, before Firewall Dragon's red beam completely pushed past Odd-Eyes' Spiral Flame Strike and collided with the Pendulum Monster, making Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon cry out in pain. Yuya watched with disbelief filled eyes, before he lowered his head with his eyes covered by the bangs. (4400 - 3500 - 900)

Yuya Life Points: 500 - 900 = 0.

Winner: Yusaku!

(Music end)

Yuya fell to his left knee as a screen appeared in the middle of the field, showing a picture of Yusaku with the words "Win" underneath it, before it dispersed into sparkles. The Action Field began turning into sparkles with Firewall Dragon beginning to disappear, but not before he gave one final roar as he vanished completely. Soon, the field returned to the normal Duel Field completely with Yusaku and Yuya safely on the solid ground with their Duel Disk deactivating. Everything was silent as all the residents of the four dimensions stared down at the field in complete disbelief at the outcome. Even Zuzu had wide eyes full of disbelief at seeing her childhood friend lose.

Ash, Kolter, Lulu, Rin, Celina and Saya all smiled at Yusaku's victory, while Azure, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet all looked relived at the outcome. "Bam! We win!" Ai called out in joy as he waved both of his hands into the air. Yusaku was silent as he walked up to the kneeling form of Yuya, before he stopped in front of him and looked down at the red and green haired male. Yuya was unresponsive and completely still with his head down, getting Yusaku and Ai to narrow their eyes. However, Yuya then twitched, before he began twitching completely, and then began emitting sounds.

It wasn't crying, or cursing, it was actually...laughing?

Yusaku raised an eyebrow, while Ai looked a little offended. "Hey! What's so funny?" Ai questioned in an offended tone, getting Yuya to tilt his head up and revealed the happy look on his face. "Nothing! It's just been so long since I actually lost a against someone except Ash. You're really unlike any Duelist I've faced before". The Dueltainer answered in a happy voice, getting Yusaku and Ai to blink. The Cyberse Duelist then gave a small smile, before he held out his right hand for Yuya to take, which he took as Yusaku pulled him to his feet.

Declan began to clap his hands in applause, before the rest of the audience followed his lead and began applauding the two duelists. Yusaku and Yuya turned to look at their audience applauding for them. The Dueltainer grew a smile, before he gave a humble bow to them, while Yusaku looked a little uncomfortable. "Come on, dude. At least give them a wave". Ai told his partner, getting Yusaku to look down at his partner's eye form. He looked back up at the applauding audience, before slowly raising his right hand and gave an awkward wave.

As Rin and Wendy continued to applaud with everyone else, the two couldn't help, but think back to a little "detour" they had on the way to the Tower of Hanoi.

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(Flashback)

Playmaker and Green Witch were running across the street of LINK VRAINS, heading towards the Tower of Hanoi with Ai and Wendy inside their Duel Disks. They had split up from the others not too long ago and were now making their way to the tower. "You think the others are gonna be okay?" Ai questioned from Playmaker's Duel Disk, getting Wendy's attention as she rotated her eye to the right. "I don't know. All we can do is believe in them". The Witch Ignis answered her friend, getting Ai to tilt his eye to the side.

Just then, the wind blew past the two running teenagers, getting Wendy to widen her eye. "Green Witch! Playmaker! Hold up!" She called out in an urgent tone, getting Playmaker and Green Witch to widen their eyes as they stopped running. "What's wrong?" Wendy asked as she lifted her left forearm up in front of her and looked down at Wendy as she emerged from the screen. "I felt it in the wind just now. There's someone nearby here, and it's not one of the others". The Witch Ignis answered her partner, surprising everyone at her words, before Green Witch turned to look at her comrade. "Playmaker, we should-". She began, only for Playmaker to cut her off before she could finish.

"I know. We should check it and tell whoever it was that Wendy sensed to leave while they still can". The Cyberse Duelist told her, getting Green Witch to lightly smile in relief, before she looked back at her Ignis. Wendy looked to her right and pointed her right hand's index finger towards an alleyway. "The presence I felt is down that way. It's a straight-forward way, and it'll lead us right to whoever it is that I sensed". Wendy told her comrades, before she sunk back into her partner's Duel Disk. Both Green Witch and Playmaker began running beside one another toward the alleyway and down it. Soon, they reached the end of the alleyway and reached another street, where they saw an...unusual sight.

The reports, Pigeon and Frog, who was hanging on Frog's head, were facing a... mini Playmaker?

To be more accurate, it was a young boy's avatar that was designed like Playmaker, only with a few differences. Blue replaced the green, pinkish stripes replaced the yellow, the hair was a bit darker and the Duel Disk wasn't a card inserted type, but was one of the newer models. Playmaker and Green Witch stared with wide eyes at the scene before them, stunned, before Ai broke them out of their trance by laughing out loudly. "Hahaha! Hey Playmaker, you've got a little admirer!" Ai laughed out as he emerged from the Duel Disk's orb with his hands on his hips.

Playmaker glared down at his partner with a hint of embarrassment on his face, while Wendy rose up from her partner's Duel Disk's screen. "This is a bit surprising. I knew you had fans, but I didn't expect one of them, a kid no less, to base their avatar off of yours". Wendy said with a fond tone at seeing the mini Playmaker. Green Witch gave a smile as she turned to look at her comrade. "You shouldn't be embarrassed of this. That kid made his avatar to be like yours, so you should feel honoured that he admires you that much". The Windwitch Duelist told her comrade, getting Playmaker to look up at her with an uncertain look, before he turned to look back at the young boy.

They watched as the boy accused Pigeon and Frog of being members of the Hanoi, declare that he'll beat them, protect LINK VRAINS and called himself Playmaker. Green Witch and Wendy watched in fascination, Ai with amusement and Playmaker with uncertainty as he wasn't sure how to feel about the child being inspired by him. "Isn't that sweet? You're basically his hero, Playmaker". Green Witch said in amazement, getting the Cyberse Duelist to tilt his head down. However, the wind blew past them again, getting Wendy to widen her eyes as she looked to her left and saw one of the building beginning to collapse.

"Look out!" She cried out, getting Green Witch, Playmaker and Ai to look at her, before they looked in the direction she was facing and saw the collapsing building coliid with a smaller one, kicking up a powerful gust of wind that shot out towards Pigeon, Frog and the child. The two reporters noticed the approaching danger and cried out, before Pigeon flew away. The child, however, was in complete danger. "Huh?!" The boy called out, taking a step back, while Green Witch and Wendy gasped in horror. However, Playmaker shot past them, getting the two females to widen their eyes, grabbed the boy, and made it to another alleyway, safe from harm.

Both Green Witch and Wendy were silent as they grasped their hands together in a pray, waiting for the dust to clear. Soon, the dust cleared to reveal Playmaker in the next alleyway, crouching down as if he was protecting something, which Green Witch and Wendy knew was the child. The females breathed out in relief, before Green Witch began to run over to her comrade.

"You're safe now". Playmaker stated as he let go of the boy and stood up fully. "Playmaker..." The child said in awe as Green Witch stopped next to her comrade, getting the boy to look at her. "Green Witch..." He added, getting the Windwitch Duelist to smile in relief as she knelt down and placed her hands on his shoulders.

"You're lucky we were nearby, or you'd be a pancake by now, kiddo". Green Witch joked with a relived smile on her face. "You should log out". Playmaker advised the boy as Green Witch let go of the child's shoulders, stood up on her feet and stepped back. "Like yesterday". Ai commented, keeping in his eye form. "Shove it, Ai!" Wendy snapped at her friend, getting a small giggle from Green Witch.

"But I want to help". The boy protested as he stepped forward towards his idol. Playmaker knelt down and placed his right hand on the child's shoulder, making eye contact with him. "Believe me, you already have". He began as he placed his left shoulder on the boy's other shoulder. "Don't you see? You've reminded me what I'm fighting for. Leave this to me and my comrades. We'll protect LINK VRAINS". The Cyberse Duelist continued, getting Green Witch to smile at him.

The boy stared at his hero in admiration for a few seconds, before he nodded and smiled. "Okay". The child replied to his hero, getting Playmaker to lightly smile as he rose up to his feet. "Good luck, Playmaker! Green Witch!" The boy added as he gave the two the thumbs up with his left hand, before he logged out in front of them. "Aww, you made a friend with the same emotion maturity as you". Ai teased his partner as he emerged and stretch out from Playmaker's Duel Disk and pointed towards him with his right hand. "Not now". Playmaker replied with a frown on his face directed at Ai.

Green Witch and Wendy were silent as they stared at the two with gentle expressions.

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(Flashback end)

'He may be a little cold, closed off and hard to approach, but Yusaku's a really kind person. He cares about other people, doesn't let anyone get hurt and protects the innocent. Even when he was chasing after revenge on the Hanoi, he never let his vengeance consume him. He kept in control and never allowed anyone to be harm. He's different compared to Yugi, Jaden, Yusei, Yuma, Yuya and Ash, but he's just as great a person as them'. Rin thought to herself with a soft smile, grateful for the chance to have met Yusaku.

As Declan continued to applause, his mind was in deep thought at what he just witnessed. 'This boy... is truly a skilled duelist to have been able to defeat Yuya. He defeated Pendulum, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz and Link Summoning with only Link, Ritual and Fusion Summoning. Very impressive, and something tells me that he's still growing. His aim however, still needs a bit of work'. The president of LID thought to himself with narrowed eyes full of fascination.

However, that was when his Duel Disk began ringing, getting the silver haired youth's attention as he brought it out, answered the call and held it to his left ear. "Yes?" Declan said to whoever was calling him, keeping his eyes on Yusaku as him and Ai walked out of the field and began walking up the stairs.

"Mr. President, we've located the Cyberse World". Claude informed his boss from the other end, getting the 18-year-old male to smile at hearing his report. "Thank you, Claude. We'll be on our way there". The D/D/D Duelist thanked his right-hand man, before he ended the call and placed his Duel Disk away. He walked down the stairs and stopped next to Kolter, watching as Krystal and Gong checked up on Yuya, while Sylvio, Dennis and Moon Shadow surrounded Yusaku and question him about Link and Cyberse monsters, much to his discomfort.

He grew more uncomfortable when Allie, Tate, Frederick and Riley join in and surrounded him, asking him a lot of questions in excitement. Maleficent came in and told the others to give Yusaku some space, while Zion just watched his sister in confusion. Ash, Kolter, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu, Shay, Yusei, Saya, Azure, Blaze, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet just watched this all happen with the masked heroes of LINK VRAINS and their partners smiling in amusement. "Everyone, we've found the Cyberse World!" Declan announced, getting everyone's attention as they all turned to look up at him with Ai having an excited look.

"REALLY? You've found it?!" He asked in an excited voice, getting Declan to shift his attention over to him and nod. "Indeed we have. Let us return to the control room, and there, we'll return you to your home". Declan replied to the Dark Ignis, getting him to raise his arms into the air and cry out in joy. "Yahoo! Haha, I'm finally going home! Back to the Cyberse!" Ai cried out in joy, getting Yusaku, Ash, Kolter, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and Saya to smile at him, while Azure, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet all had happy expressions on their faces.

A little bit later, everyone was walking through the halls of LID, heading back to the LID Control Room with Declan leading the way. Ash, Yusaku, Kolter, Rose and Rin were walking besides Yusei, Zion and Maleficent, Zuzu was with Yuya, Krystal, Gong and Sylvio. Celina was walking next to Dennis and Moon Shadow, while Ruri was besides Shay. Finally, at the end of the row was Saya, Allie, Tate, Frederick and Riley.

The heroes of LINK VRAINS were all holding up their left forearms, allowing their Ignis partners to speak among themselves. "Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Just a few more minutes and we'll be back in the Cyberse World! I bet they'll throw a hero's welcoming for me!" Ai exclaimed with an excited tone, getting Azure, Blaze, Raven, Wendy, Carla, Yuna and Velvet to chuckle at his excitement.

Their partners all smiled at them, before a sudden thought crossed Celina's mind. "Hey? Now that I think about it, what are the other Ignis like? You guys never told us about them". The Lunalight Duelist stated, getting everyone's attention at what she said and realized she was right. Carla looked up at her partner as she waved her tail out, before her cat ears twitched. "You're right, we haven't had the chance to tell you guys about the others yet. Might as well tell you all now". The Cat Ignis replied to her partner, before she turned back around as Azure took over.

"Unlike us, the original Ignis were based off of the six attributes of Duel Monsters. Since Ai is the Dark Ignis, representing the DARK attribute, there's one for EARTH, FIRE, WATER, LIGHT and WIND". The White Dragon Ignis began for his fellow Ignis, before Yuna took over for him. "Let's start with the Earth Ignis and well... all we can say is that he's socially awkward". Yuna told the group of humans, getting mixed reactions from them all at what she said. "Isn't it a bit rude to call him that?" Yuya questioned his childhood friend's partner, getting the Songstress Ignis to look up at him.

"Not if the mentioned person openly admits it". Yuna countered as she pressed the back of her right against her hip, getting Yuya to raise an eyebrow. "He says that he's "socially awkward" a lot, so I'm not insulting him. He pauses in all of his sentences and never does things the normal way, but despite that, he's a really caring person and a big softie. He plays with Velvet a lot and is always gentle with her. He even babysits her from time to time". The Songstress Ignis explained to everyone for them to get a better understanding of the Earth Ignis, getting Zuzu to grow an understanding smile. "Oh, I see. He's the "big intimidating, but soft guy" person, right?" Zuzu asked her partner, which Yuna nodded to her.

Wendy then spoke up next from Rin's Duel Disk. "Next up is the Wind Ignis, who is pretty much the shortest Ignis. He's honestly a bit of a mischief maker and pranks us around. Him and I have a bit of a rivalry on who is the stronger Wind user as we took all the chances, we can get to prove who is the better one. And I'm not gonna lie, I'm obviously the better one". The Witch Ignis boasted, getting amused chuckles from everyone as her. "But despite all that, he is a good person as he sometimes pulls pranks with Velvet on me". Wendy added, getting Rin to smile down at her. "Nice to know you have a good relationship with your rival". The Windwitch Duelist stated, getting Wendy to shrug. "I wouldn't go that far exactly". She remarked as she crossed her arms, but had a small happy expression.

"Next up is the Water Ignis, and it is safe to say that she's the one who's got the most style out of them all". Carla said as she took over the conversation, getting everyone's attention as they listened in on her. "She's got this impressive ability that allows her to tell whenever someone's being truthful or lying. She can be strict from time to time, not to mention other worldly strong, but she's a gentle girl. She heals everyone whenever they're hurt and plays with Velvet. She even goes so far to sneak off and "steal" her from us, but she always looks after Velvet". The Cat Ignis added, getting Celina to let out a whistle. "Huh. Sounds like you and her get along well". The Lunalight Duelist remarked, getting Carla to look up at her as she waved her tail.

"You bet your tail we do. We even knock Ai off his high horse together". Carla told her partner, getting them both to chuckle. "Hey, want to know something?!" Ai called out with a sly look, getting everyone's attention as they listened to him. "Don't tell anyone this, the Water Ignis relied on me a lot. In fact, you could even say that she was into me". The Dark Ignis added, getting unimpressed looks from Raven, Wendy, Carla and Yuna, while Azure sat down with his legs crossed, his right claw holding his chin, wings spread out and tail waving from side to side.

"Ai, not to rain on your parade, but I doubt that. Did you forget that one time when she told you to stop playing around and you didn't listen? She sent you crashing into the ground faster than someone's Life Points dropping down to 0". Raven said to her friend, getting almost everyone to laugh at what she said, while Ai turned to look at her with an annoyed look. "Come on guys. I'm a fun, loving, gentle and cool person". Ai said in defense, getting Blaze to look at him with an amused look. "You forgot to mention "annoying, lazy, bad joker and terrible at work" to that list of traits". The Rose Dragon Ignis told her friend, getting Ai to slightly glare at her for what she said.

However, before Ai could make a remark at her, Azure interrupted them both. "Actually, Ai might be onto something". Azure stated, getting everyone's attention as they looked over to him as the White Dragon Ignis stood up on his feet, before he looked at the Dark Ignis. "Out of everyone, the Water Ignis worried and paid more attention to you than the others. Whenever you got hurt, even in the slightest, she would always rush to heal you. And then give you a scolding for being reckless and tell you to be more careful. She never did that for anyone else, except Velvet, so maybe you're right that she likes you". The White Dragon Ignis explained what he meant, getting Ai to grow a hopeful look on his face.

"So, you think I got a chance?" The Dark Ignis questioned his best friend, which Azure gave a shrug with his shoulders. "I'm not certain, but who knows what the future holds. Besides, I have full confidence that you'll win her heart over". The White Dragon Ignis answered his best friend, receiving a thankful look from him, while the female Ignis watched the exchange happen. "Tell you what Ai. If you manage to get together with the Water Ignis, I'll do whatever you want for a whole day". Carla told the Dark Ignis, getting Ai to look at her with a sly look. "Oh-ho! You better be ready for a really embarrassing day then! Hahahaha!" Ai laughed out with his hands on his hips, getting Raven to look at him with her eyes playfully narrowed.

"Don't count your chickens until they hatch. Remember Ai, you've got some competition". The Bird Ignis told her friend, getting Ai to stop his laughing fit and shiver. This got curious looks from all their partners as they looked at their own partners for answers, which Yuna provided for them. "The Earth Ignis is interested in the Water Ignis as well. It's unclear when he grew those feelings for her, but they're pretty strong. One time, he threatened Ai to stay away from her after seeing them interact one time. And believe it or not, he also tried to threaten Azure after seeing him have a private discussion with her. Keyword "tried" as she caught him trash talking and gave him a light scolding". The Songstress Ignis explained for her partner and friends, receiving understanding looks from them all.

"Wow, talk about drama. Two guys both interested in the same girl". Sylvio commented, getting Gong to nod in agreement. "Oh boy. I better be careful, or else the Earth Ignis is gonna put me in the doghouse". Ai said in slight fear, before he retracted to inside of Yusaku's Duel Disk and returned to eye form. "Anyway, onto the Fire Ignis". Raven began, only for Blaze to interrupt by scoffing with her claws crossed, getting Rose to look and see the frown on her face. "What's got you in such a bad mood?" The Rose Dragon Empress questioned her partner, only for Blaze to let out a "hump" in response.

Azure let out a sigh as he shook his head a bit, before he looked up at Ash. "The Fire Ignis is a bit prideful and full of himself. You could call him a "flame head". He's still a good person overall, but is the type to keep his cool". The White Dragon Ignis told his partner, getting Yusei and Kolter to look at him.

"If that's true, then what's the problem?" Yusei questioned his son's Ignis, getting Azure to look over to him. "The problem is that the Fire Ignis is actually interested in Blaze". Azure revealed, much to the surprise of the humans, before Rose looked back at her partner. "Is that true?" She questioned Blaze, getting her to look up at Rose with a glare.

"...It is, but I can ASSURE you that the feeling isn't mutual. That ash-for-brains idiot can't take a hint as he follows me around everywhere, never gives me any alone time and gets too close for comfort! And the worst of it all, whenever I give him a beating, even to an inch of his life, he "magically" recovers somehow and chases after me again. It's so annoying!" Blaze exclaimed in annoyance with her eyes shut, her fists and tail up and wings spread out, getting everyone to blink at her.

"Don't you think you're being a bit harsh? He just really likes you and wants to spend time with you". Ai said from within Playmaker's Duel Disk, rotating his eye to look at Blaze and getting her to glare at him. "Well EXCUSE me, but there's better ways to do that instead of following me around like a stalker!" Blaze snapped at the Dark Ignis, getting Ai to flinch a bit.

"Alright Blaze, down girl. We get that you're not exactly at good terms with the Flame Ignis, but the fact remains is that he cares for you". Wendy told her friend, getting Blaze to growl a bit as she turned away and crossed her claws. Azure gave an exhausted sigh, before he turned to look up at Ash, who tilted his head to look down at him. "Let's move on, shall we? The last Ignis is the Light Ignis, and the leader". The White Dragon Ignis said to his partner, regaining everyone's attention as they listened carefully.

"What's the Light Ignis like?" Kolter asked with a curious tone, wondering what the leader of the six original Ignis is like. Before Azure could answer him, Blaze beat him to a punch. "He's a complete stick in the mud!" The Black Rose Dragon Ignis answered, getting everyone to blink in confusion, while Carla nodded in agreement.

"I agree. He's a downright jerk as he completely avoids interacting with us, unless it is important. He keeps to himself in his territory, never attempts to bond with us and even has the nerve to say that he's better than Azure". Carla explained to everyone, getting all the female Ignis to frown, while Azure sighed.

"You know, now that Carla mentioned it, the Light Ignis never did seem to like you. You think he felt threatened by you Azure?" Ai questioned his best friend, getting Azure to look over his left shoulder to look at him. "I don't know, we never got along, despite our status being leaders of the Ignis. Not for the lack of trying, mind you, but he never really seemed to like us". The White Dragon Ignis answered the Dark Ignis, getting Ai to look to the side in thought. "You can say that again. He never even spent any time with Velvet". Blaze remarked as she retracted into her partner's Duel Disk and went back into eye form.

"Sounds like he's the only person you guys don't like". Rin said to her partner, getting Wendy to look over her left shoulder, before turning around to look at her completely with her cloak slightly blowing. "You have no idea". The Witch Ignis replied to her partner, before she and the rest of the Ignis returned to their eye forms, leaving everyone to pounder over what they learned.

A few minutes later, everyone was back LID Control Room on the platform overlooking the workers with multiple screens all over the room, but one single big one floated in front of the platform. Declan was sitting down on his seat again, while Ash, Yusaku, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and Saya was down at the lower levels, plugging in cords to connect their Duel Disk to LID's systems. Everyone else stood behind Declan, watching them as they prepare to dive on in. Declan looked down towards Ash, who had just finished plugging in his cord.

"We'll keep watch over you. Just in case something happens". The D/D/D Duelist told his brother-in-law, getting Ash to look at him and nod. Everyone just finished plugging in their cords and looked down at their Duel Disks, right at their partners.

"Alright meatbags, you ready!?" Ai questioned the heroes of LINK VRAINS with an excited tone, which Yusaku nodded to his friend. Ash looked over his right shoulder to look at his family, friends, former comrades and fellow Lancers. "We'll be back soon. Just gonna drop off Ai at his old home". The White Dragon Emperor told his friends and family, getting everyone to nod at him. "I'll keep watch over him, you have my word". Azure promised the residents of the four dimensions, getting Yusei to nod towards him in thanks.

Ash faced forward again as he turned his head left first, before looking right. "Ready guys?" He asked his comrades, getting his fellow heroes of the LINK VRAINS to look towards him and nod. "Ready!" Yusaku, Rose, Lulu, Rin, Celina, Zuzu and Saya called out in reply, getting Ash to smile, before they all faced forward. Ash, Yusaku and Rose placed their right hands in their jacket's pockets, before they brought out their decks.

They reared their right hands to the sides, before slotting their decks into their Duel Disks, causing the words "Into the VRAINS" to appear on the sides of their Duel Disks in different colours, while the same words appeared on the girls' Duel Disks. "It's time to LINK INTO THE VRAINS!" The eight called out as data appeared around them, before they were each surrounded in spheres of data that covered them as they entered the digital world.

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(Virtual World)

White Dragon Mask, Playmaker, Black Rose Dragon Mask, Purple Night, Lunalight Dancer, Green Witch, Music Singer and Pink Dragon Mask all flew out of a black portal on their Duel Boards into a blue-like digital world that had lines all over the place and circles floating in the air. The heroes of LINK VRAINS flew down the digital world besides one another, before Lunalight Dancer looked down at her Duel Disk. "Declan? Guys? You still there?" The Lunalight Duelist said to her Duel Disk in hopes of response. Luckily for her, there was one.

'We're here, Celina. We hear you loud and clear, and even see you'. Declan responded to her, getting Lunalight Dancer to sigh in relief upon hearing his voice. 'LULU, WHAT ARE YOU WEARING!?' Shay shouted out from inside Purple Night's Duel Disk, getting her and Raven to flinch at the loud volume.

"This is my avatar, Shay. And another thing; the name is Purple Night in this world". Purple Night replied to her brother with a frown on her face, before Raven emerged from the Duel Disk in her complete form. 'You can't exactly blame him. Besides Saya, you guys are wearing revealing clothes'. Krystal said from Music Singer's Duel Disk, getting the Melodious Duelist to look down at her device.

"It was a choice, and besides, there's nothing wrong with showing a little skin". Music Singer replied to her childhood friend's girlfriend, before she looked forward as the rest of the Ignis emerged from their partner's Duel Disks and looked forward. "All right everyone, buckle your seatbelts, because we're about to arrive at our destination!" Ai called out as he and everyone else saw some sort of speed bump ahead of them.

Everyone stopped their Duel Boards, floating above the bump and looked down at it. "Here it is. Right where I left it, all safe and cozy!" The Dark Ignis called out in an excited tone, while Pink Dragon Mask raised an eyebrow at it. "Doesn't it stick it like that?" The young girl remarked, getting her Ignis partner to look up at her and nod.

"This has been a long time coming. Ai, unlock it!" Raven called out to the Dark Ignis, getting Ai to look and nod towards her, before looking back at the bump. "Leave it to me. I'll have the lock unlocked in a jiffy". Ai replied to her as a green cube of sorts came out of his left eye. Something rose up from the bump, before it transformed into a sort of green world that the cube went into, causing it to flash.

"Oh-ho, yes, yes". The Dark Ignis whispered in excitement as he unlocked the lock he placed on his home world inside of his mind, before he rubbed his right hand's index finger against his face like how someone did with their noise, while everyone else looked at the Cyberse World in fascination.

"So, this is the Cyberse World, huh". White Dragon Mask commented, looking at the green world before him in wonder, getting Azure to look up at his partner and nod. "Yup. It's been a long time since I laid my eyes on this world, it is a welcoming sight". The White Dragon Ignis told his partner as he looked back down at the Cyberse World. "Ai, have you unlocked it yet?" Playmaker questioned his Ignis partner, getting Ai to look up at him and nod. "Just did. We're free to go on in now!" The Dark Ignis exclaimed in excitement, lifting everyone's spirits upon hearing that.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Wendy cried out in excitement, before Green Witch's Duel Board took off towards the Cyberse World, getting everyone to look at the Windwitch Duelist's back. "Hey! Wait for us!" Carla screamed out, before Lunalight Dancer chased after Green Witch, followed by Playmaker, White Dragon Mask, Purple Night, Music Singer and Pink Dragon Mask as they entered the Cyberse World.

Soon, the heroes of LINK VRAINS were flying through dark reddish clouds, getting Purple Night and Raven to look around their surroundings with slightly wide eyes. "Hey everybody! Your heroes are home!" Ai called out in hopes of the other Ignis responding, but to their surprise, there was no sort of reply to his cry. "Not much of a hero's welcome". Yuna remarked from Music Singer's Duel Disk, getting Blaze to look towards her.

"Give it some time. I'm sure the others heard him and are on their way now". The Black Rose Dragon Ignis told her friend, before she looked back forward, getting Yuna to look in the same direction. The heroes of LINK VRAINS soon flew out of the clouds and into the clear skies, where they gasped in shock and horror upon what they saw.

Instead of a bright, colourful world filled with water, green, mountains and beauty, all they saw was a barren wasteland with a giant hole right where the tower once was. Even the towers and buildings had been knocked over and craters were all around the solid ground where the Cyberse Monsters used to be. "No... It's all... destroyed". Ai whispered in horror at seeing his home world in this state, getting Playmaker to look down at his partner in concern.

"What happened here?" White Dragon Mask questioned in dread, making Azure narrow his eyes in concern as he stared down at the ruined Cyberse World. "We were too late. Someone else found and attacked Cyberse World and reduced it to this". The White Dragon Ignis answered his partner, concerned for the other Ignis and hoped that they escaped what happened during their absence.

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(Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS! Ending 2: Writing Life)

The camera showed a statute of a marvel warrior in an old coliseum, holding up the sky with his two hands, blocking out the sun and causing sun beams to shower the top of his head.

"My life is like detestably bad graffiti".

"But when you looked at me, I felt I wasn't alone".

The screen changed to show Yusaku, Ash and Rose kneeling down inside a tunnel with a halo of light shining from the entrance and there was graffiti on the walls, showing different words, including "Shinning Draw" and Synchro". Yusaku was kneeling down on the right, Ash was kneeling on the left and Rose was in between the two with all three duelists' shadows being their Ignis partners in the same postures as them.

The screen zoomed out a bit, before a data stream went over the screen and cleared, showing the other side of the tunnel, only Lulu, Rin, Celina and Zuzu were there with a halo of light shining from the exit. This tunnel had graffiti as well like at the entrance, only it had the words "Contact Fusion" and "Pendulum" in purple and rainbow coloured writing. Lulu was leaning her back against the right wall with her hands folded in front of her lap, Rin was in a similar position on the left wall, only she had her hands folded behind her head and right left pressed against the wall. Celina was sitting down on front of Lulu with her arms and legs crossed, while Zuzu sat down on her knees with her hands gently placed on them. Like with the others, their Ignis partners were their shadows' reflections in the same positions. Another data stream went over the screen, returning it back to the entrance of the tunnel as Ash, Yusaku and Rose all stood up and looked to their sides with Rose looking forward.

"I'm glad that I'm alive, I truly am".

"What I couldn't say before, I can say now".

A stream of data went over the scenery behind them, changing it to a roman coliseum with three statues behind them and the sun shining down from above. Suddenly, the coliseum changed to a network version of itself with holograms of Kolter and Jin appearing as crystal sharp images, reflected against the mirrored buildings behind them. Kolter was on the left building, looking determine to save his brother, while Rin was on the right, in a comatose like state holding his knees, not saying a word and still to traumatized to move.

Kolter and Jin's holograms changed to show Pikachu and Yusei with the Electric-Mouse having a longing look on his face, while Yusei had a determine face to represent his desire to find his children. Their holograms changed to Shay and Akiza with the Raidraptor Duelist frowning down at his right fist, while the former Black Rose Witch had a sad look as she missed her children greatly. The screen suddenly speeds up and changes into pixelated prisms, almost like a screen with the light continuously moving upward.

"Within the sadness that I kept holding down".

The prisms cleared to reveal a blue digital-like world with ones and zeros constantly flashing. In this world, there was a hologram of Varis on the right, facing the left with a determined look, while Specter was on the right, looking serious with his arms folded behind himself, looking at something across the network. Black Dragon Mask was flying in between the two, staring forward with gritted teeth to represent his desire to defeat his rival. Behind all three of them was Dr. Kyogami with his hands at his hips and lab coat blowing in the breeze as a bright white pillar was behind him. There were blue, purple red green and yellow small beams gathering around the pillar of light as Varis and Specter drew closer to one another and to Black Dragon Mask.

"There were fragments of power".

"No one can take away my light to the future".

The screen changed to show 3 split screens with different coloured background, rosy red, light blue and silvery white with three rainbow coloured stars falling down from above. In the left screen, the star fell past images of Shay, Leo, Luna, Zion, Maleficent and Clara, who all looked at the falling star as it passed them. In the middle screen, the light passed through images of Cal, Gore, Skye, Akira and Emma, who stared at the star as it passed them. And finally at the right screen, the last light fell pass images of Pikachu, Delia, Yusei, Akiza, Shark and Rio, who all looked at the star as it passed them.

The three stars fell and stopped above the open hands of Rose, Yusaku and Ash with their Duel Disks and decks on, which all three grasped into their hands, causing bright white lights to flash out of them. The three slowly turned their hands over with the bright lights flashing over the screen, somehow changing them into their avatars Black Rose Dragon Mask, Playmaker and White Dragon Mask with their right hands still closed, but no bright lights emerging from within. The screens zoomed down to their Duel Disks, right at the orbs where the eye forms of Blaze, Ai and Azure appeared.

The three Ignis opened their eyes and generated three different coloured round circles, which shot out round orbs, before releasing fan-like shape energy, moving in a clockwise motion and released bright lights. The camera zoomed out to reveal Black Rose Dragon Mask, Playmaker and White Dragon Mask in separate split screens, holding their right fists to their hips and their left arms up in the air as their Duel Disks continued to release the same fan-like shape energy from before that spread out all around them. It then released a bright white light that blinded the screen completely.

"The chronicles of life only has a few lines".

The light cleared to reveal White Dragon Mask, Playmaker and Black Rose Dragon Mask riding their Duel Boards in LINK VRAINS in the Data Material wind over a water bridge connected to the city with their Duel Disks activated. Playmaker was flying in the middle, White Dragon Mask besides him on his right and Black Rose Dragon Mask on their left. They weren't alone as their second ace monsters, Decode Talker, White Dragon - Blue Link Dragon and Rose Dragon – Frozen Blue Rose were flying either besides, or behind them. The four flew through the Data Storm winds with their ace monsters, determined to duel and win.

"People I meet, my regrets - they're all like ultramarine diamonds to me".

The screen changed to first show a violet background with Purple Night flying in the with her arms spread out and her ace Link Monster, Lyrilusc - Convene Nightingale flying behind her. The screen changed to show a green background with Gore holding up his right fist with Gouki The Giant Ogre behind him with his sword in both hands. The screen changed once more to show a indigo background with Lunalight Dancer having her arms spread out as she danced with Lunalight Lynx Dancer crouched down behind her.

The camera changed to show a purple background with Ghost Gal sitting down, looking at the camera as she held up her Duel Disk and had Altergeist Primebanshee's card in her right hand's index and middle fingers with said monster behind her. Once again, the screen changed to show an icy green background with Green Witch facing the camera with, tilting her had up with her right hand with Windwitch - Fate Reverser besides her.

The screen changed once more to show a purple background with lighter purple beams coming out from it. Both Skye and Blue Angel formed a spinning circle with Saya and Pink Dragon Mask in between them. Blue Angel looked happy on the left side as she and Pink Dragon Mask fly besides one another, back to back. Skye had a curious expression on her face as she held a book in her arms, looking over her right shoulder at Saya, who gave her a gentle smile. The camera changed to show a pink background with Music Singer singing with Bloom Harmonist the Melodious Composer singing besides her. The purple background then released another bright light that blinded the screen.

"You've always confront loneliness by yourself".

The light cleared to reveal Playmaker, White Dragon Mask and Black Rose Dragon Mask flying through the city of LINK VRAINS on their Duel Boards, passing through underneath a bridge with their second ace monsters behind them, only now their real aces, Firewall Dragon, Novaforce Stardust Dragon and Black Rose Dragon were among them. Playmaker flew in the middle with his aces behind him, White Dragon Mask was on the right with his dragons behind him and Black Rose Dragon Mask on the left with her aces right on her tail.

"I bet we can now laugh together, forever and ever".

The three duelists faced forward with determined faces as their true aces, Firewall Dragon, Novaforce Stardust Dragon and Black Rose Dragon leaned their heads closer to their owners with all of them ready to duel and win. Ai, Azure and Blaze stared up at their partners in their eyes forms as they continued to soar through the skies. However, sunshine caught their attention as they looked over at the source.

"Lighting Life with our invisible bond".

The three heroes of LINK VRAINS all flew towards the sunset on their Duel Boards over the city of LINK VRAINS on the Data Material wind with their ace monsters right besides them, heading towards the tomorrow and the battles that awaited them.

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And done, hahahahaha! Man, that was a long chapter. It was somewhere around 65,000 to 70,000. I really hope you all enjoyed the chapter, especially the duel. I know that it was more likely for Yuya to win, but I really preferred Yusaku to win. See, I've read some Arc-V and VRAINS crossovers and the ones I find that have the two duel, Yuya always wins. That's why I decided to have Yusaku win, and besides, I like him more than Yuya as he's never lost a duel. Anyway, the parts about where Yusaku has dueled Lulu, Celina, Rin, Zuzu and Blaze, I brought them up because in the rewrite chapters, I'm gonna have him duel the girls and win as well.

Currently, I'm redoing the first chapter of this story and making it better, and after that, chapter 3. In the remake of chapter 3, Yusaku will duel Lulu. Next chapter will be the last one of season 1, so please be patient. I know I haven't done much this year, but I'll try to do better next year. Anyway, I have been thinking of pairing Yusaku with Maleficent, or pair him with Miyu, I'm still deciding and want your impute. Also, this next saying is something I feel like saying. In my opinion, Firewall Dragon is Yusaku's true number 1 monster and nothing will change that. I also hate what they did to Firewall Dragon in real life, they can't just do that to a card after it was already created, especially the main character's ace monster.

Well, this year will have no Christmas special. But I'll try to get the 5D's-V and Zexal chapter updated before the years ends, but no promises, okay. Anyway, before I end this chapter, I decided to give a sneak peak of next chapter. I hope you all enjoy it.

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White Dragon Mask, Playmaker, Black Rose Dragon Mask, Purple Night, Green Witch, Lunalight Dancer, Music Singer and Pink Dragon Mask landed on the ground on their feet, before they and their Ignis partners looked their surroundings in disbelief. "How... how could this happen?" Velvet questioned in horror as she began shedding tears of sadness at seeing the Cyberse World returned to this. Pink Dragon Mask and Yuna looked at the Hybrid Ignis in deep concern, before the Songstress Ignis turned to look at Ai, who had wide eyes full of horror.

"Ai! You made sure that no one would be able to find the Cyberse World when you locked it away, right?" Yuna questioned her friend, getting Ai to turn towards her and nod. "Of course I did!" He answered his friend, before he went back to looking around their surroundings. "Then care to explain how someone was able to find, AND invade the Cyberse World?!" Carla questioned angrily as she looked at Ai, getting him to tilt his head down in shame. "I... I don't know". He answered in an uncertain voice, wondering if the destruction of Cyberse World was his fault for not doing a better job of hiding it.

Azure looked towards his friend, before his face fell upon seeing the shame on his face. Although he had a good idea why Ai had that look, Azure decided to focus on the task at hand and look forward. "How Cyberse World was found doesn't matter!" The White Dragon Ignis called out, before he flew off of his partner's Duel Disk's orb, much to White Dragon Mask's surprise as he watched Azure fly forward with his wings flapping. Azure then flew down and landed on the ground, before he placed his right claw down on a piece of the ground that was scorched. "I can tell by the smell of ash and how soft the ground is that whatever happened here happened recently". Azure informed his friends and comrades as he brought his right claw up and watched the sand slip out of his palm and onto the ground.

The White Dragon Ignis then stood up on his feet and looked over his right shoulder to look at the others. "There might be a chance that the others might still be here. We should look for them, or any of the Cyberse Monsters that lived here". Azure suggested to the group, getting everyone to look at him with Blaze nodding in agreement. "My brother's right. The chances may be low, but we should still search for the others, or anything that could help us solve what happened". Blaze said in agreement, getting everyone to nod in understanding. "And if necessary, I'll use my powers to see who it was that did this". Raven stated, getting Purple Night to look down at her in fascination.

"All right guys! Let's get searching!" Ai cried out in an eager tone as he held his right hand into the air, determine to find his fellow Ignis. "But before that, there's something I want to show you all". Azure told the group as he spread his wings and took flight, getting the heroes of LINK VRAINS and their partners to look up at him. "What is it Azure?" White Dragon Mask questioned his partner, watching Azure as he brought his claws in front of his chest, before a white sphere appeared in between them. "This is a new program I created not too long ago. I originally planned to reveal it when we met up with the other Ignis, but now with what happened here, this is perhaps the best time to show my newest creation. Watch, and be amazed". Azure answered with his eyes narrowed in concentration, before he clapped his claws together and crushed the sphere in between them, creating a powerful bright light that forced everyone to cover their eyes with their forearms.

After a few moments, the bright light died down and allowed everyone to lower their right forearms to look at what happened to Azure, before they all widened their eyes in surprise and shock. Standing 5 feet away from them, right where Azure was, was a human male adult that was a head taller than White Dragon Mask.

He had a pale face similar to Basara Toujou with yellow eyes with slit iris and blue fang marks on the sides of his face. He had neck-long white hair with silver bangs and dragon-like ears. He wore a long, dark blue buttoned silver coat with three separated coattails. A white, serpentine pattern runs around the collar, with a dragons head hanging over the coat's left shoulder, and its tail slinking down the right, all the way to the bottom of the coat. A black lining runs across the edges of the coat, and a silky, dark blue flower blossom pattern decorates the inner lining. Each cuff of the coat also possesses five, black buttoned straps with dark blue lining. Underneath the coat, Azure wore a navy blue ascot wrapped around his neck, which hanged over a black, sleeveless vest that revealed his well-toned arms and shoulders. He wears tan, white finger-less gloves, a black, snakeskin belt with a silver buckle, pitch-black pants with a scale pattern running across its surface, and tall, white boots with two silver buckled straps at the top. Finally, he had two silver dragon web-like wings and a long silver tail with a sword tip-like end.

Everyone stared at the unknown male in shock, who just stared at them with a naturel expression. Eventually, White Dragon Mask found his voice. "A-Azure? Is that you?" The White Dragon Emperor questioned the unknown male, getting him to grow a small smile at White Dragon Mask. "Of course it is. Do I really look that different?" The unknown male, revealed to be Azure, questioned with a different voice than his normal one, confirming everyone's suspicions with Ai growing an amazed look on his face. "Talk about a complete makeover! How'd you do that, best buddy old pal?" Ai asked his friend in excitement as he flailed his arms up and down at the sides, getting Azure to redirect his smile at him.

"It's a program that I created from an idea I had where the Ignis were humans. And as you can see, it worked like how a duck takes to water". The White Dragon Ignis answered his old friend, before he looked down at himself, then brought his tail in front of him to look at it. "All I needed to do was imagine what I wanted to look like and the program changed my appearance to match my thoughts". Azure explained as the wind blew past him, blowing his coat in the breeze, before the wind died down. He looked at the female Ignis and saw all of their amazed looks, getting him to chuckle a bit.

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I hope you all enjoyed this little preview of the next chapter and that it has got all of you excited. Before I sign off for today, there's two last things I want to ask you all.

(White Dragon – Blue Link Dragon/ Attribute: Light/ ATK: 2500/ LINK: 4/ Link Arrows: Top, Bottom, Left, Right/ Type: Dragon/Link/Effect/ Requirements: 2 or more Dragon-Type monsters/ Effect: This card gains 500 ATK for each Dragon-Type monster it points to. When this card battles, your opponent cannot activate Spells, Traps or monster effects until the end of the Damage Step. Once per turn, you can select one monster your opponent controls, send one monster from your deck to the Graveyard, decrease the selected monster's ATK by the discarded monster's ATK. During your Standby Phase, you can Special Summon one "White Dragon" or "Stardust monster" from the Graveyard in DEF Mode to a zone that this card points to.)

Tell me, what should I get rid of this card. I'm proud of White Dragon - Blue Link Dragon, but I feel like there's something I should get rid of. Tell me if it is okay the way it is, or something needs to go. Finally, I've made preparations to create a White Dragon profile page of sorts. Would you all like me to set it online for you all to see. Please answer in either a review or message. Well, I'll be seeing you guys later. Time to LINK INTO THE VRAINS!