I was standing in the hallway, Awaiting my next match which would start in about 3 minutes. There was a loud blaring of muffled instruments coming through the door as some sort of Half-time event to entertain the crowd was taking place.

Meanwhile, I shuffled around the cards inside of my deck. Each one card Coming after the next.

Cael: …

I stopped when I saw 'Kobo Dragon.' The card was glistening in the sunlight and forthcoming in its own dignity.

Cael: Bonnie...

I looked at the card in remembrance.

Cael: (I Swear ill-use this card for you, My little Biscuit!.)

I raised my finger to the sky and Shuffled the card back into My deck then Continued Shuffling Through it. Every card felt Like it was counting on me to win this duel... And I couldn't let them down. But Then Again… Julia Will be a tough opponent. Her Insect deck Could potentially Destroy me. I saw it in action during the

Cael: (But Then Again I think I've Faced an Insect deck Before... Right?)

Everything about Julia from the time I met her had seemed like Deja vu, But I couldn't Place my finger on it. Many times Last Night I tried to remember what it was about her but to no avail I couldn't think of anything. -and How could I? With so many things on my mind I couldn't Remember anything.

Cael: *Sigh*

I sighed again, this time with more ferocity. The match was about to start and my mind was still cluttered..
*TRUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM*
I heard the end-Note of a trumpet playing a song, I then Realized That the half time was over.

Announcer: Give it Up for The Neo-City Brass-Band!

*Cheering* A soft cheer was heard.

The audience was probably more excited for the next match and not the Half-time Show.

Announcer: - And Now For The Moment You've All Been Waiting For... Cael Abel Vs Julia Cinest!

*CHEERING*

*CLAPPING*

Tons of Clapping And Cheering ensued from the crowd. I knew the match was about to start and prepared immediately. The First thing I did was put on my duel disk, Luckily it was the compactable kind and could be folded up, so I had neatly folded in my side pocket. I took it out and pressed the button on the side. I fit comfortably without hurting my wrist.

*CLICK CLACK* It Un-Compressed and Formed into a White and blue duel disk that was standard model of this city. I slipped it onto my arm and I was ready to go. "*Ahem*" My ears registered the sound of the commentator clearing his throat and I prepared to run into the arena, as I Wanted to make an impression on everyone.

Announcer: On the Left side, We have The average 'Boy Next Door' Cael Abel!

*Shouting* Some mild cheering was heard.

Cael: B-Boy next door?

That description of myself made me wince.

Cael: Welp, I guess it's time for me to go.

I didn't Know if that was a compliment or an insult. But regardless I Ran outside of the Entrance-Way door and to my Fate. Destiny was now calling me to a match of wits and Mind. But ...Could I reciprocate?

As soon as I walked out of the door, The serene light of the outside sun hit my face. The cloudyness from before had cleared away and in it a new advent of light had come.

Once again, I was greeted by the adorning cheers of thousands of people. They definitely seemed to be excited for this upcoming duel between me and julia. There were several signs that Read : "Go Neo high school!" And "Do it for us for the school, cael!" Which made it seem like people wanted me to win just to make our school look good than anything else.

Alison, Taka and Rhaja were all in the stands above me, Waving at me. I smiled and gave them a thumbs up back.

Cael: ( I Won't let you guys down!)

I said to myself.

The Monitor in the front of the stadium displayed julia and myself. She was in a flamingo pose while I was in a normal stance, It really showed the contrast and dichotomy between us.

Announcer: Next Up we have Julia Cinest!

Julia entered the arena like a fashion model. She swayed her hips from side to side like she was walking on a catwalk. She was wearing a silver jacket with several red stripes. Her purple hair was gleaming with color and sagacity.

A Bigger applause for her, erupted across the stadium. In addition, I heard multiple Chants from the audience.

From:"We love you, Julia!" To: "Go Bug Sister-Chan!".

Julia: *Smooch*

Julia gave a kiss back to the crowd causing an uproar.

The announcer smirked and said:

Announcer: She first faced John Warner in The first round and Now has gone to dominate the ranks with Her Insects of Mayhem!

Announcer: Can she overcome the warrior of a duelist that is cael abel?

The announcer exclaimed.

Announcer: Before we start this match, Do you two have anything to say to one each other?

He asked. Julia in response, made a waving motion to signal the announcer to give the mic to herself. The announcer chucked the mike, like white did except it was more sloppy. Julia jumped up and grasped it as it flew above her head.

Julia: You know, I have a bone to pick with you!

She said.

Cael: M-Me?

Julia: Yeah, You!

Julia glared at me with a fierce intensity. It was like a mother lion was glaring at the hyena who massacred her cub.

Julia: In the first round…. You defeated my brother!

She exclaimed, pointing at my with her slender finger. The crowd seemed to grasp at this victorian-era dramatic twist.

Cael: Your brother?

Julia: yes, Jermaine Cinest.

Cael: Oh crap!

I immediately remembered her brother - jermaine. He was my opponent in the first round, He played an insect deck just like julia was generally a nuisance. Jermaine like to brag about his skills and call me a scrub.

[Flashback]

Cael: I activate my facedown card 'graverobber!

Jermaine: With that card he can steal one spell or trap from my grave and use it against me!

jermaine concluded.

Cael: thats right! And I chose your 'survival of the fittest' card"

"*gasp*"jermaine gasped I think he finally realized my plan, Suddenly a devious grin just like his own formed on my face.

Cael: hey jermaine there's an old chinese proverb, it goes like this:

[You are your own enemy]

Cael: Now this forces your armored mantis and my laser zio to battle!"

Laser zio infused his sword with the spirits of his fallen allies and sprang towards the mantis

Slicing him as he did before and ending the duel.

Jermaine life points: 0

[End]

Julia: "Oh crap" is right! How dare you defeat my brother!

Cael: Well…. This is a tournament. It was either me or him. Plus your brother was kind of a perv-

Julia: Hmph! I know he was a bit of a creep but that gives you no right to treat him like a hussie!

Cael: I didn't-

Julia: This tournament meant a lot to my brother and for you to take him out like that….. Is just…. Ugh!

Cael: What did you want me to do? Let him win?

Julia: Shush Now! It's only natural that a big sister like me would want to duel a cute mongrel who defeated my brother! Engarde!

Cael: *Sigh* If you're really determined about this….

We both nodded to the announcer, signaling that we were both ready to start.

Julia slowly walked to her side of the arena and I did the same.

I could Feel it again... The Duelist's Passion, Building up inside of us…
Both of our destinies would be decided as a competition between the zeitgeist of the two of us would be decided. My Individualism and warriors would face off against Julia's swarmology and insects. One boy vs a girl. -but also two duelists facing each other.

Cael and Julia: Let's duel!