Yo everyone, sorry that it took so long for this chapter, but I promise that it's worth it. Anyway, time for some questions.
Ssj Shadow: Glad you think so, also I already have this plan of Yuma having a past life connected to Rio and Shark, but didn't become a Barian, but I think I can come up with an idea with your idea.
DarkLordZay: Okay than.
YuriCrystalMoonlight: You got it.
That's all for now, enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 4: The Sparrow and mysterious Number.
Late at night in Heartland city, Yuma and Astral were watching a TV show called The Sparrow together in Yuma's room. This episode was about a villainess called The Galaxy Queen attacking Beast Warrior Puma and Phoenix Beast Gairuda in her castle with her staff. However, just then The Sparrow appeared in time to save his comrades by breaking through the glass. "Sparrow!?" Puma called out in surprise to see his comrade.
The Sparrow appeared to be a young hero around 12-13 years-old like Yuma with silver hair with long bangs, a white spandex bodysuit with matching boots with shades of blue and yellow trimming.
"To save the people from this world, today there will be a feast of justice! I am The Sparrow. I've come from a different dimension to defeat you!" Sparrow exclaimed as he pointed at The Galaxy Queen with his right hand's index finger. "Sparrow, you dare to defy our lord, the King of Darkness, Furious Max!?" Galaxy Queen questioned the Sparrow if he would dare to defy the king of darkness.
"His rule is about to be short lived. Take this, Mega Punch Surprise!" Sparrow called out as he leaped at the Galaxy Queen with his right fist out. However, just then, Sparrow saw an image of the Galaxy Queen that was familiar to him, but wearing a white dress in the crystals next to the Galaxy Queen. 'Could it be possible that the true form of the Galaxy Queen is actually my mother?' Sparrow thought to himself in shock at the true identity of the Galaxy Queen.
"Sparrow, you will feel Furious Max's curse on you!" The Galaxy Queen cried out as she unleashed her dark powers from her rod on Sparrow, sending him back to the ground on his back with his comrades being zapped as well. "Now all of you are my puppets, and you will follow my orders!" Galaxy Queen exclaimed as she laughed darkly.
"Yuma, this Sparrow is from a different dimension like me, correct?" Astral asked his partner about the Sparrow, getting Yuma to look at him in confusion. "What are you talking about? I know that you're excited, but this happens to just be a TV show. This must be the first TV show you have ever watched, but believe me; it's just fictional and not real". Yuma replied to his partner, trying to tell him that this was just a show and not real.
The episode ended with the narrator speaking. "The next episode, the heated final battle between The Sparrow and The Galaxy Queen will be decided!" The narrator told everyone watching as the TV showed Sparrow struggling to stand up. Astral was still not that convinced about fiction or reality yet.
(The next day)
Next day at Heartland Academy, the classed just finished for the day, with Yuma rushing out of the class the moment that the bell ringed. "Man, I thought that history class was never going to end! Now, I can keep polishing my dueling skills!" Yuma called out with a smile, feeling excited to continue his training. "Yuma, let's go home". Astral requested from Yuma as he floated next to his partner, getting Yuma's attention.
"Why would I do that?" Yuma questioned his partner on why he wanted to go home. "I want to see the Sparrow's fate with my own eyes. If the Sparrow is indeed from a different dimension like I am, then he could know something about my past". Astral explained to Yuma, telling him why he wished to return home.
"For the last time, TV shows aren't real and are just a make believed show!" Yuma exclaimed at Astral, telling him that what he believes isn't true. Tori and Bronk rushed out of the class room and straight to Yuma. "Yuma, have you heard?" Tori asked her childhood friend in excitement, getting the 13-year-old confused. "Heard about what?" Yuma asked in confusion , wondering why Tori was so excited. "The Sparrow is coming to town". Tori revealed why she was excited, getting Astral interested about the news.
"They're coming to a sea court to build a set to shoot some scenes". Tori explained to Yuma on why the Sparrow came to Heartland. "We should go over and see". Bronk said to his friend, wanting to check this out. "Go over and see what, guys?" A familiar voice questioned from behind Tori and Bronk.
Rio walked out of the classroom with a smile on her face. "Hi Rio". Tori greeted her new friend with a smile. "Hey there, what's up Rio?" Bronk greeted with a blush on his face. "Sup, Rio". Yuma greeted his new friend with a smile. "Hi guys, what were you talking about?" Rio asked her friends on what they were discussing about. "I was telling Yuma that the Sparrow is coming to town to shoot some scenes!" Tori exclaimed in happiness, getting a confused look from Rio.
"Who's this 'Sparrow?" Rio asked in confusion, having never heard of the Sparrow before, making Tori and Bronk look surprised at her answer. "You really don't know of the TV show?" Bronk asked in surprise that Rio hasn't seen the show.
"In case you've forgotten, I've been in a hospital for a while". Rio reminded her friends about how she has been in the hospital. During the few days that passed since Tori and Rio's duel, Rio told Bronk and Tori about how she was in a comma and woke up on the day that Yuma defeated Shark.
"Oh yeah, sorry. The Sparrow is about a young boy who is an intergalactic hero who saves the universe from threats, especially from Furious Max. They're shooting some scenes in the sea court, and we should all go to see". Tori explained to her new friend about the Sparrow, getting an interested look from Rio. "That sounds interesting and fun". Rio said, now interested in seeing the Sparrow.
"The Sparrow can save my day any day. Oh, Sparrow!" Tori exclaimed dreamingly, making Rio slightly widen her eyes. "I wish to see the Sparrow too". Astral remarked, wishing to see the Sparrow as well, although only Yuma and Rio could hear him.
"Alright than, I guess I should go too". Rio said, agreeing to go with her friends to see the Sparrow. "Fine, I'll go too." Yuma said in surrender, agreeing to see the Sparrow as well. Soon the four friends started to make their way out of Heartland School and to the harmer.
(Later)
After a few minutes of walking, Yuma, Rio, Tori, Bronk and Astral made it to the seaside court to meet the Sparrow. Only problem was that they weren't alone. Lots of people were there, mostly female fan girls, with their hearts stolen by the Sparrow, Tori included, shouting out for the Sparrow. The only exception was Rio, who was looking at Tori with eyes half-lidded and her hands on her hips.
"I really don't see why they're all going gaga over this bird boy". Rio remarked in annoyance at how Tori and many girls were crazy for the Sparrow. "You can say that again". Yuma said in agreement to what Rio said, tapping his right foot.
"At this rate, we'll never get the chance to see the Sparrow!" Bronk exclaimed, wanting to see the Sparrow himself. "We need to find a way pass the fans to get into the building". Rio said as she grabbed the back of Tori's shirt and started dragging her off, with Yuma and Bronk following her. "Hey, what for me guys!''. Flip called out from out of nowhere, chasing after his friends.
The group made their way to the back entrance, but a guard was there on guard duty. The gang was hiding behind some cargo containers. "The trick here is to not act so nervous. They can tell that you're lying when they see you even show a sign of nervousness, so all you have to do is act casual and you're in". Flip told his friends with a smirk as he put on sunglasses and a brown cape, before casually walking and waving at the guard.
"Hey Mack, how's it going! Sorry that I'm late, but the paparazzi in this town is crazy, I tell ya". Flip said to the guard, trying to act casual, while walking past the guard. Unfortunately, that did not fool the guard as he grabbed the back of Flip's shirt. "Where do ya think you're going?" The guard questioned Flip, who started failing around in the guard's grip.
"This is our chance, go!" Yuma whispered to Tori, Rio and Bronk as they rushed past the guard and into the building. "Oh wow! The Sparrow is so close, I can feel my hearting racing, I'll never take these shoes off again!" Tori cried out in joy with blushing cheeks as she, Rio, Bronk and Yuma walked down the hallway, with Astral floating close by. "Geez, I can't believe that Tori's acting like this". Rio said with a sweat drop, walking next to the green haired girl.
"You lowly minions think you got the drop on me, think again!" A familiar voice called out close by, making the group stop with their eyes wide in surprise. "Did you hear that? It's him". Tori said in disbelief as she and the others went into a room that looked like the throne room from the TV show with lots of customs there.
And standing atop the stairway was the Sparrow himself, practicing his whip skills. "I can't believe it! It's him!" Tori called out in pure joy at seeing the Sparrow. "I still don't see what's so amazing about him. I mean, he's a kid like us". Rio said in wonder, looking at the Sparrow.
"Dark Emperor, Furious Max! Your reign of terror is about to end!" The Sparrow declared, pointing with his right hand's index finger. "The Dark Emperor, Furious Max! Is that who I was sent here to battle?" Astral questioned in wonder, wondering if the enemy that he was destined to battle was Furious Max.
"You gotta be kidding me!" Yuma exclaimed at what Astral said, with Rio sweat dropping. However, Astral then saw a costume of one of Furious Max's minions behind Yuma. "Yuma, look out! One of the Emperor's minions is about to grab you!" Astral warned Yuma, getting the 13-year-old to turn around and saw the costume.
"This is just a costume Astral, nothing to worry about". Yuma told Astral, placing his right hand on the costume's shoulder, making Astral frown in confusion. "Costume…?" Astral questioned in confusion, having no idea what a costume is.
"It's what people wear on TV". Yuma started to explain to Astral as he pushed the costume a little, but that caused the costume to press a button. The button caused the costume to be lifted off the ground by a hook connected to it, taking Yuma along for the ride. "Yuma!" Rio, Bronk and Tori called out in concern, getting the Sparrow's attention.
"What's this, why didn't you tell me that you could fly?" Astral questioned his partner, floating next to the 13-year-old boy, who glared at him. "Don't be ridicules, I can't fly!" Yuma snapped at Astral, before the costume started swinging around, taking him along as he gritted his teeth and hanged on.
However, during the ride, Yuma's deck fell out of his deck container, landing by the Sparrow's feet, getting the superhero to look at the cards. "Yuma, look out!" Rio called out to her friend, getting Yuma's attention as he looked over his shoulder to see that the costume was heading towards a door display.
"Oh that's just great". Yuma said to himself with narrowed eyes, before he braced himself and back flipped off the costume and onto the ground, landing on his feet as the costume slammed into the door, shattering it into pieces. "That's the last time I go flying". Yuma stated to himself as he stood up on his feet.
A guard then came in, having heard the commotion and saw Tori, Bronk, Rio and Yuma. "Hey, you kids shouldn't be here!" The guard shouted out at the group of friends, getting their attention. "That's not good". Rio said as the guard escorted out herself, Bronk and Tori out.
Yuma was about to follow his friends, when suddenly the Sparrow landed behind him. "Not you, you're coming with me". Sparrow told Yuma, making the red eyed boy widen his eyes as Sparrow used his whip to pull himself and Yuma away from the others with Astral following them.
(Five minutes later in another room)
Sparrow took Yuma to a dressing room that was filled with flowers and posters of the Sparrow. "Is this yours, because I'm certain that it isn't mine?" The Sparrow asked Yuma, holding Yuma's deck out to him with his right hand.
Yuma checked his deck holder and saw that his deck was gone. "Oh man, thanks". Yuma thanked the Sparrow as he took his deck back and put it back in his deck holder. "You should be more careful with your deck, Yuma. A Duelist that loses his deck is just plain pathetic". Astral told his partner with his arms crossed, a little disappointed that Yuma lost his deck.
"I own you for bringing my deck back". Yuma told the Sparrow, ignoring Astral's words, though he did feel a bit guilty that he lost his deck. "It's no problem, but I would like to ask for something in return". Sparrow replied to Yuma with a smile, getting both his and Astral's attention. "You want something in return? Sure, but what is it?" Yuma said in wonder, wondering what the Sparrow wanted.
"Since we're both duelists, I would like to have a duel with you if it's alright". Sparrow said, revealing that he wanted to duel Yuma, making the 13-year-old boy slightly widen his eyes in surprise. "You duel?" Yuma asked in surprise to hear that the Sparrow duels. "Of course, it's one of my favorite things in the world". Sparrow replied to Yuma with a smile, revealing that he is a duelist as well.
"If that's true then I have no problem with it". Yuma said with a smirk on his face, accepting the Sparrow's challenge. "You mean it?" The Sparrow asked in excitement, sounding more like someone his age, before he coughed to speak in his cooler voice again. "Do you mean it?" The Sparrow repeated, wanting to know if Yuma was fine with dueling him.
"Of course, by the way, my name is Yuma Tsukumo". Yuma introduced himself with a smile to the Sparrow, before the two shook hands. "Yuma, ask the Sparrow if he knows something about my past". Astral told his partner, wanting to know if the Sparrow knew about him.
"I told you once, I told you a thousand times. He does not know anything about you". Yuma whispered back at Astral so that the Sparrow doesn't hear him. Just then, a small spider crawled down its web in front of the Sparrow, making him cry out in fear and hide in his desk, getting Yuma's attention.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Yuma asked in confusion at seeing the Sparrow hide in fear. "Please just get rid of that spider!" The Sparrow replied in fear in the same voice just a few seconds ago. Yuma then noticed the spider, making him look at the Sparrow in confusion. "It's just a Spider". Yuma told the Sparrow, not bothered by a spider.
"I'm afraid of bugs, especially spiders. Please just do something about it!" The Sparrow begged Yuma to get rid of the spider, still hiding. Yuma sighed as he took the spider into his hands and let it outside by the window. "It's gone now, you can stop hiding". Yuma told the Sparrow that the spider was gone.
The Sparrow looked and saw that the spider was indeed gone, making him sigh in relief as he stood up. "Thanks, now I owe you one". Sparrow thanked Yuma this time for getting the Spider away from him. "No problem, everyone has their fears, but you aren't exactly like I was expecting". Yuma replied to the Sparrow with a smile, admitting that the superhero wasn't like the person that he was expecting.
"I bet everyone thinks I'm a fearless hero, but I'm really just a normal kid, who likes video games, comic books and pizza. I'm not some monster kicking freedom fighter. I can't even talk to girls without getting nervous, but it's all about keeping the fans interested 24/7, so I have to keep up the act at all times". The Sparrow explained to Yuma as he took off his mask and fixed his hair to its normal hair style.
"And let's be honest, it's not like anyone wants to know the real me". Sparrow added, looking down at the ground in sadness. Yuma looked at the Sparrow in concern. "That's… sad to know. But to be honest, I think there are people out there who wants to know the real you". Yuma told The Sparrow, getting the white haired boy's attention.
"You think so? Thank you". The Sparrow thanked Yuma, going up to him and shaking his hand. "You're the first person that said that to me. Okay umm, hang on, I'm gonna try this out. It is nice to meet you, my name is Nelson Andrews". The Sparrow introduced himself and his real name to Yuma.
"What is a Nelson?" Astral asked in confusion at the situation. "That's a good start. Let's have a Duel to get to know each other better". Yuma told Nelson, thinking that a Duel so could help them know each other better, getting Nelson excited as he nodded with a smile.
"There you are!" A female voice called out, getting Yuma and Nelson's attention as they looked to see a purple haired woman wearing a blue dress standing in front of the open door. "Whose this boy, Nelson!?" The woman demanded, frowning at Nelson. "Mum!" Nelson called out in fear, knowing that he was in trouble now, getting Yuma to widen his eyes in surprise.
"That's your mum!?" Yuma called out in surprise that this woman was Nelson's mother. "You're not to speak to anyone, except for authorized personnel". Nelson's mother said with a glare, while Astral saw an image of The Galaxy Queen replace her. "She's the Galaxy Queen". Astral remarked, seeing the resemblance between her and the Galaxy Queen.
"I know that mum, but I…" Nelson tried to explain to his mother, only to be cut off. "But nothing!" Nelson's mother cut her son off, making Nelson widen his eyes, before looking down in sadness. "If people found out what kind of a kid you really are, the illusion of The Sparrow would be shattered. And it's not just about you!" Nelson's mother explained as she walked to her son.
"Think about how many depend on you being the Sparrow. You're part of something much bigger than yourself, Nelson. You need to remember that". Nelson's mother told her son as Nelson's eyes narrowed in sadness with tears starting to show. "I'm gonna have to ask you to leave". Nelson's mother told Yuma as she began pushing him out.
"If you tell anyone that you met Nelson, I will make sure that you'll never duel in this town again!" Nelson's mother threatened Yuma as she continued pushing the red eyed teenager out of the room with Astral following his partner. "Now get going and never come back!" The purple haired woman finished as she fully pushed Yuma out of the room.
"I'm sorry Yuma". Nelson apologized to Yuma, running up to the front of the door. Yuma looked at Nelson and gave him a smile. "It's not your fault Nelson. I promise we'll have that Duel, even if it's the last thing I do". Yuma told Nelson, promising that they'll have that Duel. "Thanks Yuma, but I think we'll never have the chance. Nelson Andrews doesn't matter, only The Sparrow matters". Nelson replied to Yuma as tears starting going down his cheeks, making the 13-year-old frown in concern for his friend as the door closed, while Astral's hand twitched at what Nelson said.
Later, Yuma walked out of the movie studio, looking down at the ground as he remembered Nelson's words. 'Nelson Andrews doesn't matter, only The Sparrow matters'. Nelson's words kept repeating themselves in Yuma's head, making him grit his teeth in anger. "No… it's The Sparrow that shouldn't matter! It's the real you that should matter!" Yuma thought to himself in anger at how Nelson's life is being controlled by his mother.
"There you are, Yuma!" A familiar voice called out, getting Yuma to look up ahead and see Rio standing a few feet away from him with a smile on her face. "Rio!?" Yuma said in surprise to see Rio here, having thought she left with Bronk and Tori.
"Hey, I thought I should wait for you so that we could walk home together". Rio said to Yuma with a happy smile, before she took notice of the strange look in his eyes. "Yuma… what's wrong?" Rio asked in concern for her new friend, while Yuma looked back at the TV station. "It's a long story". Yuma answered Rio as he looked back at her.
(One hour and a half later)
One hour and a half later has passed and currently, Yuma and Rio were walking beside each other on the bridge with the sun setting for the day. Yuma told Rio everything about Nelson being The Sparrow, how his mother doesn't seem to care about his feelings and about how Nelson said that he didn't matter and only She Sparrow matters.
"Wow, that's just cruel of a mother to not care about what her son feels and control his life like that". Rio said, frowning at what Yuma told her about how Nelson is being forced to be The Sparrow and not like how someone his age should act.
"You're right about that, but I'm gonna keep my promise to Nelson and duel him". Yuma said to Rio, looking at his deck that he was holding with his right hand, with the top card being Utopia. Rio smiled at Yuma's words, before she looked down at the ground in wonder. "Hey… Yuma". Rio said nervously, getting Yuma's attention.
"What was your mum like?" Rio asked Yuma about his mother, making the 13-year-old widen his eyes in surprise at what she was asking. Yuma looked at the setting sun, before he smiled. "My mum was the most caring person I know. Always looking out for everyone, always kind to everyone and helps me out when I need help". Yuma said with a smile as he thought about his mother.
Rio smiled at Yuma's words about his mother, before she looked at the setting sun. "My mum was a lot like your mother. No matter how many augments that I had with Reginald, she was kind and never upset with us. Every day, I miss her". Rio told Yuma about her mother, before looking down sadly.
Yuma looked at Rio in concern, while Astral looked confused. "I don't understand. If your mother is a kind as you say she is, then why wasn't she there for you when you were in the hospital?" Astral asked Rio about why her mother wasn't there for her when she was in the hospital.
Rio was silent for a few minutes, while she kept looking at the setting sun. "When I was younger, I was in a car accident". Rio began to explain, getting both Yuma and Astral to look at her with wide eyes. "My mum, dad and brother were also part of the accident. It should have killed us all, but a miracle happened and Reginald and I survived, but our parents died". Rio finished explaining her parents' death, making Yuma look at her in concern and Astral kept silent, knowing full well what happened to Rio's parents.
Astral then looked at Yuma. "Yuma, why was the Sparrow calling himself Nelson?" Astral asked Yuma on why The Sparrow called himself Nelson, getting his partner's attention. "It's like I told you before, there is no Sparrow. It's just an idea that someone thought of and Nelson was the one picked to be this character". Yuma explained to Astral about The Sparrow not being real and that Nelson was the actor.
"So then…he doesn't know anything about me". Astral said, sounding disappointed as he looked down at the ground. Rio looked at Astral in concern. "Cheer up Astral, I'm sure you'll remember everything about yourself and your home in no time. Besides, Yuma and I are right here with you and before you know it, we'll have all 99 Numbers for you". Rio told Astral with a smile, getting close to Yuma with her face right next to his, giving Astral a wink, while Yuma was blushing at the lack of space between them.
Astral looked at Yuma and Rio, before he smiled at them. "I see. Thank you Rio and Yuma". Astral thanked Yuma and Rio, feeling happy to have friends like them. Yuma smiled at seeing Astral smile, before he looked back at Rio. "I should get you back to your house now, Rio". Yuma said to Rio, thinking that he should take her back to her house.
"What's the rush? Are you not enjoying our first date?" Rio teased Yuma with a smile, making him blush at her words. Rio giggled at seeing this as she walked ahead of Yuma to her house, with both Yuma and Astral following her.
(The next day)
The next day at school, Yuma and Rio were watching the news of the famous TV hero, The Sparrow, who has been causing chaos around Heartland City. They were sitting at Yuma's table, looking at his Duel Pad as the news spoke to Nelson's mother, who denied what her son has done. "Now she cares! Oh wait, not for her son, more like for her star". Yuma whispered in anger at how concerned Nelson's mother was for the Sparrow's reputation instead of her son.
"Yuma, calm down". Rio said to Yuma, hoping that he'll calm down. "Nelson isn't the type to do something as horrible as this. I gotta find him". Yuma said with his eyes narrowed, putting his Duel Pad away in his pocket. "Let me help, I want to help both you and Nelson". Rio requested Yuma to let her help, getting him to look at her in surprise.
Later at night time, Yuma, Rio, and Astral were patrolling Heartland City, looking for the whereabouts of The Sparrow, or known in real life, Nelson Andrews. Both Yuma and Rio were wearing their casual clothes and had flashlights with them. "You didn't have to come with me, Rio". Yuma told Rio, even though he's glad that she came with him.
Rio smirked at Yuma as she took the lead. "Nah, but I didn't want to leave you alone with all the fun, Yuma. Besides working together, we can clear his name". Rio replied to Yuma, wanting a piece of the action and to help Nelson as well. "I agree with Rio". Astral said in agreement to what Rio said, having his arms crossed. However, just then, the three heard a scream just a few meters up ahead on the street.
Yuma and Rio ran up the stairs to see a man being tied up. "Hey, are you okay?" Rio said in concern as she went and untied the man. "Some oddball wearing a cape came out of nowhere". The man told Rio as she finished getting the ropes of him. Astral then saw Nelson escaping nearby, making him narrow his eyes.
"Yuma, over there!" Astral called out, getting Yuma's attention as he looked and barely saw The Sparrow escaping. Yuma ran after the TV hero, running as fast as he could to catch up with him. They eventually reached a dead end, but Sparrow jumped over the wall, landing on the top of the wall.
"Wait, is that you, Nelson?!" Yuma called out, getting a good look at The Sparrow. "Yuma… just stay away from me". The Sparrow told Yuma, before he jumped over the buildings and escaped into the shadows, with Yuma and Astral staring where they last saw him. Rio then ran up behind Yuma and put her hand on his left shoulder.
"Did you find him?" Rio asked Yuma if he found the Sparrow, which he nodded without looking at her. "Yeah, but he escaped. I don't know how, but Nelson somehow believes he's the real deal". Yuma said to Rio without looking at her, making the blue haired girl widen her eyes.
"Well if Nelson wants to play at being a hero, we'll give him the greatest bunch of bad apples ever assembled". Rio said with a smirk on his face, ready to play the Sparrow's little game. "Do apples come in bunches?" Yuma interrupted with a smile, making Rio giggle at him cracking a joke, which caused the 13-year-old to blush a little.
(The next day after school)
The next day after school at sunset, Yuma and Astral were at school, with Yuma sitting down and leaning his back against at wall. "What happened to him? Why would someone like Nelson do things like this? He's like a completely different person than the person I met two days ago". Yuma said to himself, thinking about Nelson and why he's acting like this.
Astral had his arms crossed and was looking over the curved wall, before looking at his partner. "Find out the truth for yourself, Yuma". Astral told his partner, getting Yuma to look at him. "Find out for myself? How am I going to do that?" Yuma asked Astral on how he's gonna find out what happened to Nelson.
"By keeping the promise that you made to Nelson. You must face him in a duel. I'm sure he's looking for a duel. A duel is a sacred ceremony. Duelists can understand each other mutually in a duel". Astral explained to Yuma, reminding him about the promise he made with Nelson. "Yeah, you're right! It's time to duel that boy wonder and find out what happened to him!" Yuma said with a smirk as he got up on his feet. "The only one who can save Nelson is you". Astral told Yuma, receiving a nod from his partner.
(At night time)
It was currently night time. At the Movie Studio in Heartland City, Nelson was unmasked, walking up the stairs and towards a chair, where his mask awaited him. Suddenly, the lights flashed on, making Nelson widen his eyes, before he slowly turned around to see Yuma down the stage, looking at him with his arms crossed. "Nelson. What do you think you're trying to do acting, as The Sparrow?" Yuma questioned Nelson for his reasons for attacking innocent people.
"You came, Yuma. I even told you to stay out of this". Nelson replied to Yuma with his eyes narrowed. "Do you have any idea of what you're doing?" Yuma asked again for Nelson's reasons, raising his voice a little. "I have to live according to my mother's expectations". Nelson replied to Yuma calmly, making him frown in confusion.
"Your mom?" Yuma said in confusion at Nelson's words. "The King of Darkness Furious Max and his followers… They bring danger, so I must eliminate them. That's because I'm the authentic Sparrow, different dimension hero!" Nelson called out, his expression full of seriousness.
Yuma's eyes widened at hearing Nelson's response. Nelso really did think he's the real Sparrow and that the show was real. "Yuma, don't you see I'm now the real Sparrow, the Different Dimension Hero!" Nelson called out as he put his mask on and changed his hair in the Sparrow style, grabbing his whip with his right hand.
"Now, why have you come here? Has the Dark emperor, Furious Max taken control of you and sent you here to stop me?" The Sparrow questioned, thinking that Yuma was an agent of the Dark Emperor.
Yuma gritted his teeth, before he thought about Nelson's mother's words on how Nelson should protect his image of The Sparrow. "Is this your answer?!" Yuma called out, now angrier with Nelson's mother. "What is it Yuma?" Astral asked his partner, wondering what got him to enraged.
"Nelson thinks that he's the real Sparrow". Yuma told Astral what he meant, without looking at him. "I see now, his soul is trapped in his fictional world". Astral said, now understanding what Yuma is telling him. "Just a few days ago, Nelson wasn't anything like this before when he was playing the Sparrow, but he's gone crazy now!" Yuma said with narrowed eyes and gritted teeth.
The Sparrow laughed in a slightly crazy manner. "I'll raise the sword of justice and protect the world from the Dark Emperor!" The Sparrow called out with a smirk on his face, raising his left fist. "Snap out of it, Nelson!" Yuma called out to The Sparrow, hoping that he gets a grip on himself. "I didn't want it to come to this Yuma, but you've left me no choice. It's time for us to battle!" The Sparrow called out, pointing at Yuma with his right hand's index finger.
"You want a battle, I'll give ya one. The only down side is that you're gonna end up on the ground with your Life Points at 0!" Yuma replied to The Sparrow, thrusting out his right fist. "We'll see who ends up with 0 Life Points, Yuma!" Sparrow called out with a grin on his face.
"Oh yeah? We'll see about that, Duel Disk activate!" Yuma called out as he threw his D-Pad into the air, placing his Duel Disk on his arm, before attaching his D-Pad to it, with the Sparrow using a silver Duel Disk and D-Pad.
"Duel Gazer set!" Both Yuma and The Sparrow called out as they placed their Duel Gazers on, with The Sparrow's Duel Gazer attaching to the left side of his mask. "AR Vision Link established!" The computer voice said, with the Vision Link activating around Yuma and The Sparrow. "Time to feel the flow! Let's see if I'll high five the sky, or your feast of justice wins in here!" Yuma called out with a glare, ready to give The Sparrow a beat down of a life time. "Duel!" Yuma and the Sparrow called out, drawing the top five cards of their decks.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
The Sparrow/Nelson Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
The Sparrow swiped his right hand out, before the numbers '83' appeared on his right hand in light green color. "You will be defeated, servant of the Dark Emperor!" The Sparrow exclaimed as a dark aura surrounded him. "I should have guessed that this was the work of a Number". Yuma groaned to himself, slapping his forehead with his right hand, while he used his left to hold his cards.
"So this must be why Nelson's pressure of being the Sparrow consumed him". Astral commented with his arms crossed and eyes narrowed. "I better call and tell Rio". Yuma said as he pressed a bottom on his Duel Gazer. Almost instantly, a screen popped up, which showed Rio outside of her house. "Did you find him?" Rio asked Yuma if he found The Sparrow. "Oh I found him and even better, a Number at the Movie Studio". Yuma replied to Rio with a smirk on his face.
"Got it, I'm on my way there now". Rio told Yuma with a smile, before the screen disappeared. "I'll start us off, I draw!" The Sparrow called out as he drew his card with his right hand. "I summon Beast Warrior Puma!" The Sparrow called out as he played the card that he drew, which Beast Warrior Puma's card appeared, before a shadow leaped out, revealing to be Puma, who let out a cry.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 1600/ Level: 4.
"You can't be serious! Even those characters from that show are Duel Monsters as well!?" Yuma exclaimed, starting to wonder who came up with the idea for Puma first, the movie or the card creators. "I end my turn by playing one card face down!" The Sparrow called out as a face down card appeared on his field.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
"I'm gonna declaw that kitty, I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his card from his deck, before looking at it and the cards in his hand, before his eyes widened at seeing some new cards. "These cards are…" Yuma whispered in shock at seeing the cards. "When you unlocked Shining Evolution, more of my powers were released, you new cards to use". Astral told Yuma, telling him how there were new cards in his deck.
"These will come in handy, and now would be the perfect time to test them out. I play the Field Spell card, Onomatopia!" Yuma called out as he swiped the card into his Duel Disk, which the Spell appeared on his field. The card fired a blast at the roof, creating a burning energy like sun, getting the Sparrow to look up at it.
"I'll tell ya what this Spell can do later, first I'll Summon out Utonomatopia!" Yuma called out as a flash appeared on his field, forcing the Sparrow to cover his eyes. The flash soon disappeared to reveal a small monster that looked almost like Utopia, only it doesn't have the number '39' on it.
Utonomatopia ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.
"Next I'll activate my little buddy's special ability! I can now Special Summon Gogogo Golem in DEF mode!" Yuma called out, explaining new his monster ability as Gogogo Golem appeared on his field, holding his arms in an 'X' position.
Gogogo Golem DEF Points: 1500/ Level: 4.
"Now I'll equip your Puma with the Equip Spell, Cursed Armaments!" Yuma called out as another Spell appeared on his field, which shot out a beam at Puma, which resulted in Puma wearing purple armour. "You're equipping your own Spell to my monster?" The Sparrow asked in confusion at seeing Yuma equip Puma with his card.
"Cursed Armaments lowers the equipped monster's ATK Points by 600 for every monster I control and since I control 2, it'll lose 1200 ATK Points!" Yuma explained the effect of his Spell, making the Sparrow widen his eyes in shock.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 1600 – 1200 = 400.
"Go Utonomatopia, attack Beast Warrior Puma!" Yuma called out, holding his open right hand out as Utonomatopia charged at Puma. "How predictable! I activate the Trap, Trion Barrier!" The Sparrow called out as his face down card flipped open. "This Trap not only switches your monster to DEF Mode, but allows me to Summon three Triple Star Trions from my hand!" The Sparrow called out as Utonomatopia backed off from Puma with three Triple Star Trions appearing on his field.
Utonomatopia DEF Points: 1500.
Triple Star Trions ATK Points: 100/ Level: 1.
"He not only blocked my attack, but Special Summoned three monsters when it was my turn. He must be setting up for his Number". Yuma commented as he noticed the three Triple Star Trions having the same level. "You should set up your defense. Quickly, overlay both Utonomatopia and Gogogo Golem to summon your new Xyz Monster!" Astral advised his partner, crossing his arms as he looked at the Sparrow.
Yuma looked at Astral in confusion, before he looked at his Extra Deck and saw something in unexpected in there, making Yuma smirk. "I overlay Level 4 Utonomatopia and Gogogo Golem!" Yuma called out as he held his right hand into the air as Utonomatopia turned into a yellow light while Gogogo Golem turned into a brown light.
"With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia Double!" Yuma called out as a galaxy portal appeared on the ground, which both lights went into. The sealed form of Utopia appeared, before it unsealed to reveal Utopia, but something was different as a white aura covered him with two yellow overlay units circling around him.
Number 39: Utopia Double DEF points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 400 + 600 = 1000.
"Now my Field Spell card activates! When a Utopia monster is Summoned, it gains a 'High five the sky' counter, which increases my monsters' ATK and DEF points by 200!" Yuma explained the effects of his Field Spell as the energy sun shined on Utopia Double, granting him a slightly red aura.
Number 39: Utopia Double DEF Points: 2500 + 200 = 2700/ ATK Points: 0 + 200 = 200.
Onomatopia counters: 0 + 1 = 1.
"I'll end my turn with a face down!" Yuma called out as he slotted a card into his Duel Disk with a face down card appearing on his field.
The Sparrow Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 1.
'I hope Rio gets here sooner or later'. Yuma thought to himself, hoping that Rio gets here soon to back him up.
(Meanwhile with Rio)
Meanwhile with Rio, she was currently running by the street next to a lake, heading towards the Movie Studio to help out Yuma in some way. "I should have known that this was the work of a Number card. I'm gonna lose my mind if the next one causes someone to endanger the city". Rio said to herself with a frown on her face, before something caught her attention by the river, causing her to stop.
Rio walked towards the edge of the river, before she got on her knees and looked at the water. "I thought I saw something in the water, but where is it?" Rio said in confusion as she kept looking at the water; until a Duel Monster card came up, only blank.
"It's a card!?" Rio said in surprise that the source was a card. However, Rio then saw Number 94 written in alien language on the blank card, making Rio widen her eyes in surprise. "That's a Number card. Why's it in the water. Oh well, it just means one less Number to worry about". Rio said to herself as she reached out to grab the card.
However, a pure white hand came out of the water and grabbed her hand and started pulling her in. Rio struggled as she tried to free her hand. "What is going on? Whoever or whatever you are, let me go!" Rio called out as she tried to free her hand from the white hand, but was failing. The white hand then pulled Rio to the bottom of the lake. 'This is not what I had in mind for today. I hope Yuma can forgive me for being a bit late to the TV station'. Rio thought to herself as she kept her eyes closed and held her breath.
After a while, like 30 seconds, Rio opened her eyes and looked at her new surroundings. She was floating next to a castle that looked like the ones from ancient times in the water. "It's like I'm in the medieval times. Just look at that castle. It's so pretty and classy". Rio said in awe as she moved her right hand up, before she took notice of the different clothes, making her look at herself.
Rio saw that she was now dressed as a priestess. She was wearing a long hood on her head, white heeled sandals, a white dress and three gold rings on her legs. "Where'd this outfit come from? Although I got to admit, this looks great on me". Rio said as she twirled around, liking her outfit.
Rio looked around her surroundings again, before she took notice of a lake outside the castle. Before she could react, something emerged from the water. It looked like a female human-like monster, wearing a priestess outfit made of crystals. The female priestess looked at Rio, and Rio had the feeling that this monster was smiling at her.
"At last I can finally lay my eyes on you, Marin". The monster said to Rio, looking happy to see her. Rio looked at the monster in confusion at what it called her. "Sorry lady, but you've got the wrong girl. My name is Rio Kastle; not Marin. Who are you, anyway?" Rio replied to the female monster, wondering who she is.
"I am Number 94: Crystalzero, and I'm known also as the Princess of Polar Ice". The woman monster now revealed as Number 94: Crystalzero introduced herself, making Rio widen her eyes a bit. "You're Number 94?" Rio said in shock that this monster was the Number she saw a few seconds ago.
Crystalzero then drew her blade from her scabbard. "Rio… Marin, I will restore your memories of your past life whether you're ready or not!" Crystalzero called out as she charged at Rio, while the latter braced herself, closing her eyes. "Remember! Remember!" Crystalzero called out as she swung her blade at Rio.
Right before Crystalzero's blade could struck Rio, something blocked the blade and sent Crystalzero back. Rio opened her eyes as she turned to look at her savior, only for her eyes to widen in shock at seeing it was her ace monster. "No way, Frozen Lady Justice!" Rio called out in awe at seeing her ace Number was the one that saved her. Frozen Lady Justice looked at Rio, giving her a nod with a smile, before facing Crystalzero.
"Lowly weak Number, don't interfere!" Crystalzero called out as she charged at Frozen Lady Justice, who said nothing as she charged at Crystalzero. Both Number monsters' blades clashed against each other with great force, creating a bright, white light that engulfed the area. The force pushed Rio back. Suddenly she started feeling drowsy, before she fell asleep.
(Back with Yuma)
"My turn now, I draw!" The Sparrow called out as he drew his card from his deck. "I'm releasing two of my Triple Star Trions, so that I can Tribute Summon!" The Sparrow called out as he held two Triple Star Trions' cards with his right hand, before sending them to the graveyard zone of his Duel Disk, with two Triple Star Trions disappearing.
"Which means Esper Star Sparrow can crash this party!" Sparrow called out with a smirk as another Sparrow smashed through the window and landed on the stairway. It was a monster that looked like The Sparrow, only looking like a black copy.
Esper Star Sparrow ATK Points: 3000/ Level: 10.
"Just my luck, 3000 ATK Points. Can't I ever catch a break". Yuma whispered to himself, wishing that the Sparrow didn't Summon a monster with 3000 ATK Points. "Since I used two of my Trions, they're abilities activate and lets me Summon them back with their effects negated!" The Sparrow called out as his two Trions reappeared on his field.
Triple Star Trions ATK Points: 100/ Level: 1.
"Now I activate the Spell card, Space Ration! This Spell allows me to draw two cards since I control Espar Star Sparrow!'' The Sparrow called out as he played the last card in his hand, before he drew two more cards from his deck.
"Now that I've got more cards in my hand, it's time to take it up a notch! I overlay my three Level 1 Triple Star Trions to create the overlay network!" The Sparrow called out as his three Triple Star Trions turned into three lights that went into a galaxy portal that appeared behind the Sparrow. "I Xyz Summon! Kneel before Number 83, Galaxy Queen!" The Sparrow called out as a sealed form of a Number appeared, before it changed into the Galaxy Queen, only having the Numbers '83' on her chest and three blue overlay units around her.
Number 83: Galaxy Queen DEF Points: 500/ Rank: 1/ Overlay units: 3.
"Well that's just great, his Number is his mother". Yuma said to himself, frowning at the form that Number 83 took. "The Galaxy Queen. She was a benevolent leader, but then…" Astral started to explain, till the Sparrow interrupted him. "I equip the Galaxy Queen with Furious Max's Curse!" Sparrow called out as he played an Equip Spell card and equipped it to the Galaxy Queen, causing a dark purple aura to surround her.
"Now that the Galaxy Queen is equipped to this card, she can't be destroyed by anything!" The Sparrow explained his Equip Spell's effect, before holding his left hand out. "Now I use one overlay unit to activate her effect! The Galaxy Queen gives my monsters the power to be indestructible and the ability to deal piercing damage!" The Sparrow called out as one of the Galaxy Queen's overlay units was absorbed into her staff.
"Come, follow me and gain the ultimate power!" The Galaxy Queen cried out as she held her staff out, releasing sparkles at Puma and Esper Star Sparrow, cause an aura like her own to surround them. "Great, if this goes through I'll be taking 300 points of damage". Yuma said, frowning at Sparrow's monsters.
"No you won't". Astral told his partner, getting the 13-year-old's attention. "Use Utopia Double's Quick Effect". Astral told Yuma, getting the 13-year-old to look at Utopia Double's card and saw that Astral was right.
"Go Esper Star Sparrow, attack Utopia Double!" The Sparrow called out, pointing at Utopia Double with his right hand's index finger. "Don't think so, I play Utopia Double's effect! By using an overlay unit, I can not only add a Double or Nothing from my deck to my hand, but use Utopia Double to Xyz Summon another Utopia monster from my Extra deck!" Yuma called out, explaining Utopia Double's effect as an overlay unit was absorbed into Utopia Double's chest gem.
A card slotted out of Yuma's deck, which he added to his hand, while Utopia Double turned into his sealed form, before going into another galaxy portal. "Welcome to the party, Utopia!" Yuma called out as the sealed form of Utopia appeared, before transforming into Utopia again, only the original.
Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.
"Since Utopia was Summoned through Utopia Double's effect, Utopia Double's effect activates! Now Utopia's ATK Points are doubled!" Yuma called out, pointing at Utopia with his right hand's index finger as Utopia let out a battle cry as a white aura surrounded him.
Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500 X 2 = 5000.
"The downside is that Utopia can't attack you directly anymore. However, my Field Spell Onomatopia gets another counter!'' Yuma called out as the energy sun glowed brighter as it shined on Utopia, with a red aura now surrounding Utopia.
Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 5000 + 400 = 5400.
Onomatopia counters: 1 + 1 = 2.
The Sparrow gritted his teeth in frustration at seeing Utopia now much stronger than all his monsters. "Increasing your monster's ATK Points won't change anything, Yuma! You can't defeat The Sparrow!" The Sparrow called out as he slotted in a card with a facedown card appearing on his field.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 2.
"Will he ever shut about that?" Yuma questioned with narrowed eyes. However, Yuma then thought back to what Nelson's mother said to her son, about how many people counted on him being the Sparrow, before he then remembered Nelson saying that he didn't matter and only The Sparrow did.
"Some mother she is, pressuring him to be some boy wonder. If it wasn't for her, the Number wouldn't be messing with him". Yuma said to himself as he gritted his teeth, before his eyes widened as he got an idea. 'Wait a second, that's it! If she could see Nelson right now, maybe that would get her to stop pressuring him to be The Sparrow'. Yuma thought to himself, thinking that if Nelson's mother saw her son like this, she'll try to reach out towards him.
Yuma tried to call Rio with his Duel Gazer, but for some odd reason, she wouldn't pick up. "Why isn't Rio answering? I can't wait around for her to pick, I'll have to go with option two". Yuma said to himself with a frown, before going for his second option. Soon a screen showed up in front of him, showing Tori.
"Do you have any idea how late it is?" Tori questioned Yuma, reminding him that it was late. "You can complain later, right now I need you to fetch Bronk and go get Nelson's mother". Yuma replied to Tori, making her look confused at what he said. "Who's Nelson?" Tori asked in confusion, having no idea that Nelson was the Sparrow.
"That boy wonder you've been going gaga over lately. That lady in charge of the movie is his mom. I need you to find her and bring her to the Movie Studio!" Yuma explained to Tori on who Nelson is and to bring Nelson's mother to the Movie Studio. "Alright Yuma, I'll find her". Tori replied to Yuma, now knowing that she needs to help Yuma.
"On the way here, look for Rio. I called her earlier and she should be here soon, so keep an eye out for her''. Yuma told Tori to look for Rio while on her way here. "Okay, I'll see you soon". Tori replied to Yuma, promising to keep an eye out for Rio, before the screen disappeared.
"Alright Nelson, if words aren't gonna wake you up, then my monsters will do it! I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his card from his deck, before adding it to his hand. "Yuma, Utopia has 5400 ATK Points. If Utopia attacks the weakened Beast Warrior Puma, you could win the duel". Astral reminded Yuma that Puma was still weak thanks to his Equip Spell and that if Utopia lands a successful attack on Puma, he'll win the Duel.
"I know that, but his face down is a problem. Number monsters can only be destroyed by battle with another Number Monster, but Spell, Traps and monster effects can still destroy Numbers. Meaning if that face down destroys monsters, Utopia is going bye-bye". Yuma explained to Astral, reminding him that Numbers weren't indestructible.
"What you say is true, but with Utopia's special ability, we should be able to protect him". Astral said to Yuma, remembering that Utopia's ability can stop his own attack. "And let me guess, use Double or Nothing to double Utopia's ATK points and attack again. Thanks, but I don't think so". Yuma replied to Astral, getting Astral to look at his partner in confusion for his words.
"During our training together, Rio taught me to never rely on just one monster, that is why I'm gonna try relying on more monsters than just Utopia! And this duel is the perfect chance to try that out and to start, I'll play Roll of Faith!" Yuma called out as he slotted in a Spell card, with the Spell appearing in front of him.
"This Spell allows me to roll a dice and draw cards equal to the number I roll, but after that I gotta discard the next top cards equal to the same number I drew!" Yuma explained the effects of his Spell as a dice came out of the card and started rolling on the ground.
Soon the dice stopped on a…4!
"It's a four, so I draw four and remove four cards from play!" Yuma cried out as he drew the top four cards of his deck, before sending the next top four cards into his jacket's pocket. Yuma looked at the 6 cards in his hand as he came up with a strategy. "I summon Zubaba Knight!" Yuma called out as Zubaba Knight appeared, calling out his name.
Zubaba Knight ATK Points: 1600 + 400 = 2000/ Level: 3.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 1000 - 600 = 400.
"Now I reveal the Trap, Copy Knight!" Yuma called out as his Trap card revealed itself. "When a Warrior type monster is Summoned, this Trap now counts as the same monster as that Warrior type monster with the same Level!" Yuma explained his Trap's effect as Copy Knight turned into a darker version of Zubaba Knight.
Copy Knight ATK Points: 0000 + 400 = 400/ Level: 3.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 400 - 600 = 0000.
"Now I overlay the level three Zubaba Knight and Copy Knight to build the overlay network!" Yuma called out as he held his right hand into the air as his two monsters turned into two brown lights that went into a galaxy portal that appeared on the ground. "I Xyz Summon Number 17: Leviathan Dragon!" Yuma called out as Leviathan Dragon's sealed form came forth from the galaxy portal, before the sealed form transformed into Leviathan Dragon, who let out a fierce roar.
Number 17: Leviathan Dragon DEF Points: 0000 + 400 = 400/ ATK Points: 2000 + 400 = 2400/ Rank: 3/ Overlay units: 2.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 0000 + 400 = 400.
"Why place Leviathan Dragon in DEF mode?" Astral questioned his partner on why he placed Leviathan Dragon in DEF mode, knowing that that's a dangerous move. "For this". Yuma replied as he showed Astral the Trap 'Zero Gravity' in his hand. "I see, so that will switch his monsters to DEF mode and keep him from attack". Astral said in understanding, now knowing what Yuma is planning.
"You got that right, but first let's see what that face down is. Utopia, take out Esper Star Sparrow!" Yuma called out as Utopia threw his blade into the air. "Not happening Yuma, check my Wings of Unity Trap card out!" The Sparrow called out with a smirk on his face as his face down card revealed itself.
"Since Esper Star Sparrow is on my field when I activate this card, your attack is put on hold!'' The Sparrow explained his Trap's effect as Utopia's sword disappeared. "Not only that, I can now Summon Phoenix Beast Gairuda!'' The Sparrow called out, holding a card out with his right hand's index and middle fingers as a phoenix monster appeared from the galaxy roof, letting out a cry.
Phoenix Beast Gairuda ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 6.
"So that's what that Trap does''. Yuma said to himself with narrowed eyes, thinking he just wasted an opportunity to deal damage. 'Did somebody say my name?' Yuma heard a voice as Gairude flew down next to Puma and Esper Star Sparrow.
'About time you showed up, the party was getting exciting'. Esper Star Sparrow greeted Gairuda with a smirk. 'What kept ya from getting here sooner, Gairuda?' Puma asked Gairuda on what kept him from coming sooner. 'Traffic, what do ya think! I was off saving a princess again! At least I didn't come here with bad armor'. Gairuda replied to Puma, looking at the cursed armaments armor on him.
'This can be explained'. Puma said, trying to explain himself. "What am I, in a movie?" Yuma questioned as he watched the three monsters interact with each other. "Look at the bright side, you're getting your own special episode". Astral said to his partner with a sly smile. "Geez, I feel so special". Yuma replied, being sarcastic to his partner. "Gairuda allows me to draw one card!" The Sparrow called out as he drew a card from his deck.
"I'll end this with two face down, your move boy wonder!'' Yuma called out as he slotted two cards into his Duel Disk with two face down cards appearing on his field.
Sparrow Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 1.
"I'll show you a wonder, only a one hit wonder!" Sparrow called out as he drew his card from his deck. "If you don't like what I currently have on my field, you're gonna hate what I'm bringing out next!'' The Sparrow called out to Yuma with a smirk on his face. "Terrific''. Yuma said to himself, frowning at The Sparrow.
"Since Esper Star Sparrow, Beast Warrior Puma and Phoenix Beast Gairdua are on the field, I'm allowed to Summon the finally hero, Ironhammer the Giant!" The Sparrow called out as he held a card out. An earthquake appeared, one that didn't even make Yuma flinch as a giant metal machine came out of the ground.
"Ironhammer, about time ya showed up!" Esper Star Sparrow called out with a bright smile on his face. "Why'd metal head had to be a monster as well?" Yuma question with his arms crossed, looking at Ironhammer, who was scratching his head with his left hand's index finger.
Ironhammer the Giant DEF Points: 3500/ Level: 8.
'Umm, what do ya need me to do boss?' Ironhammer asked in confusion, not being really smart. "It would appear that Iron Hammer isn't just big in size, but in DEF Points". Astral commented, noticing that Ironhammer's DEF Points are high. "Just my luck, what's next!?" Yuma exclaimed as he uncrossed his arms, eyes narrowed at Iron Hammer. "Yuma!" Yuma heard a familiar voice, getting him to turn to see Tori, Bronk and Nelson's mother have arrived.
"We got the lady!" Bronk called out to his best friend, with him, Tori and Nelson's mum having their D-Gazers on. "Quick warning, she's not happy!" Tori told Yuma, giving him a warning that Nelson's mother isn't happy. "What is going on? What is the meaning of…'' Nelson's mother said as she looked around, before her eyes widened at seeing The Sparrow.
"Nelson, is that you? What are you doing here; it's past your bedtime! How did you get past the guards!? Explain yourself young man, right now!?" Nelson's mother called out to her son, demanding to know why he's out of bed, getting The Sparrow to look at her. "Are you speaking to me?" The Sparrow questioned his mother, looking like he doesn't know her.
"I hardly think that's an appropriate tone to take with your mother". Nelson's mother said to Nelson, frowning at her son. "My mother? I think you must be confused. My mother's right here!" The Sparrow called out, gesturing to the Galaxy Queen. "Nelson". Nelson's mother said in a worried tone.
"I'm not this Nelson, I'm the one and only Sparrow!" The Sparrow called out, too much controlled to even know whom he really is. "I'm not playing around, young man!" Nelson's mother called out to her son, still worried about him.
Yuma gritted his teeth in anger at how blind Nelson's mother is being. "YOU JUST DON'T GET IT!'' Yuma snapped at Nelson's mother, getting her, Tori and Bronk to look at Yuma in surprise. "It's because of you that he's like that! Because you kept pressuring him, now he's lost sight of who he really is and now thinks he is some boy wonder, going around and taking people out of town!'' Yuma explained to Nelson's mother in an angry tone.
"T-that's…nonsense". Nelson's mother said in shock that the reports about her son were true. "All he wanted was to be was a normal kid and have friends, but you were to focused on your stupid show and now Nelson thinks he really is The Sparrow and not your son, all because of you!" Yuma snapped at Nelson's mother, knowing she was responsible for her son's current state.
"B-b-but all I wanted was for him to be happy". Nelson's mother said as she looked back at her son. "The Sparrow lives to serve me!" The Galaxy Queen called out, laughing evilly. "Is that how I've been to my son? Nelson… please I-''. Nelson's mother tried to call out to her son. "Just shut it already and watch! When this is over, it'll be up to you on what happens next!" Yuma snapped at Nelson's mother, before focusing on Nelson again.
"Back to business, I play Galaxy Queen's special ability again! Using an overlay unit, all my monsters are now indestructible and deal piercing damage again!" The Sparrow explained, as another overlay unit was absorbed into the Galaxy Queen's staff. "Feel the power of darkness flowing through you!" The Galaxy Queen called out as she released more sparkles that caused the Sparrow's four monsters to be covered in a dark and purple aura.
"Embrace this power, use it to defeat all who stand in my way!" The Galaxy queen called out with a smirk on her face. "Yes my queen, I activate Gairuda's ability! He now gains 300 ATK Points!" The Sparrow called out as Gairuda was covered in a purple light, going for Leviathan Dragon.
"Not on my watch! I play the Trap and Spell, Zero Gravity and Mystical Space Typhoon!" Yuma called out as his two face down cards revealed themselves. A typhoon appeared and destroyed Nelson's Spell card, before the gravity for the monsters changed. The gravity got harder for all the monsters, except for Leviathan Dragon, Galaxy Queen and Ironhammer, with the three monsters got out of its defense position.
"This Trap switches all monster's battle positions and my Spell destroys Furious Max's curse!'' Yuma explained his trap's effect, making the Sparrow widen his eyes in shock, while the Galaxy Queen's blue dress turned into a white dress.
Number 39: Utopia DEF points: 2400.
Number 17: Leviathan Dagon ATK Points: 2400.
Ironhammer the Giant ATK Points: 900.
Beast Warrior Puma DEF Points: 1000.
Phoenix Beast Gairuda DEF points: 1200.
Esper Star Sparrow DEF Points: 1500.
Number 83: Galaxy Queen ATK Points: 500.
"I'll end my turn with a face down!" The Sparrow called out as he slotted in a card with a face down card appearing on his field.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 3.
"I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his card from his deck, before adding it to his hand. "Yuma, use Leviathan Dragon to do a Shining Evolution". Astral told his partner, keeping his eyes on the Sparrow. "Can Leviathan Dragon even do that?" Yuma asked his partner if Leviathan Dragon could even do a Shining Evolution. "My power doesn't only work on Utopia, just try". Astral replied to his partner without looking at him.
Yuma kept looking at Astral, before he looked back at the Sparrow. "I rebuild the overlay network with Leviathan Dragon!" Yuma and Astral called out as a bright light appeared and engulfed Leviathan Dragon. "Through the power of our bonds of friendship and feeling the flow, a new hope shall appear! Go Shining Evolution!" Yuma and Astral called out together as the light glowed bright, making Tori and Bronk stare at it in awe. "Appear Shining Number 17: Levice Rising Dragon!" Yuma and Astral called out as the light cleared to reveal Leviathan Dragon's new form.
Levice Rising Dragon was a large sea serpent covered in glowing silver armor with six wings extending from its back and a trident-shaped tail tip. Its eyes were now deep blue and its horned changed. They were thicker and curving on the inside like ram's horns. Levice Rising Dragon unleashed a mighty roar as he appeared with two blue overlay units circling around him.
Numbers S17: Levice Rising Dragon
ATK: 2000/DEF: 0/R: 3
Water/Dragon/Xyz/Effect
3 Level 3 Monsters
Monster Effect: Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. You can also Xyz Summon this card by using a "Numbers 17: Levice Dragon" you control as the Xyz Material. (Xyz Materials attached to that monster also become Xyz Materials on this card). Once during either player's turn, when this card battles an opponent's monster, detach all Xyz Materials from this card, reduce your Life Points to 100 in order to reduce the ATK Points of all the opponent's Monsters by the same amount of this card's current ATK Points, while also having it gain attack equal to the total amount lost by all Monsters. At the End Phase, this card will lose the same amount of ATK Points it gained.
Shining Number 17: Levice Rising Dragon ATK Points: 2000 + 400 = 2400.
"Wow, I've never seen a monster as amazing as that one". Tori commented, looking up at Levice Dragon in awe. "I second that. Just where did Yuma get a card as amazing as that!?" Bronk questioned, wondering where Yuma got the power of Shining Evolution. "Now I'll activate the Spell card, Field Barrier!" Yuma called out as he slotted in another card with a white barrier surrounding the energy sun.
"I'll end my turn with this!" Yuma called out as he slotted in a card into his Duel Disk with a face down appearing on his field.
Sparrow Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 0.
"I draw!" The Sparrow called out as he drew his card, before instantly slotting it into his Duel Disk. "I play the Spell card, Galaxy Queen's Light!" The Sparrow called out as the Spell appeared; which the Galaxy Queen held her staff up as energy rained down on Ironhammer, Gairua, Puma and Esper Star Sparrow.
"This Spell allows me to select one monster on my field and all other monsters become the same level as that one, so Puma, Ironhammer and Gairuda become level 10, just like my Esper Star Sparrow!" The Sparrow explained the effects of his Spell as his three monster's levels increased.
Beast Warrior Puma Level: 4 + 6 = 10.
Phoenix Beast Gairuda Level: 6 + 4 = 10.
Ironhammer the Giant level: 8 + 2 = 10.
"Well that's just great". Yuma said to himself as he braced himself for what's next. "I overlay my level 10 Ironhammer the Giant, Phoenix Beast Gairuda and Esper Star Sparrow to build the overlay network!" The Sparrow called out as his three monsters turned into lights that represent their attributes, before going into a stormy portal that appeared in the sky.
"I Xyz Summon, Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer!" The Sparrow called out as a giant purple machine robot appeared with three overlay units around him.
Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer ATK Points: 5000/ Rank: 10/ Overlay units: 3.
"Okay I was not expecting that". Yuma stated as he looked at Nelson's new monster. "Truth be told, this is the first time I've seen this creature". Astral admitted that this is his first time seeing Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer.
"Put an end to this meddling fool!" The Galaxy Queen commanded, getting tired of Yuma being in the way. "I will do as you say, mother". The Sparrow replied to the Galaxy Queen with a smile on his face. "I don't like this! Nelson, listen to me! We're going back to the hotel; we'll get some… ice cream! You don't have to be the Sparrow right now, you can just be''. Nelson's mother tried to call out to her son, who hesitated, before he snapped.
"That's enough! I have to be The Sparrow! Do you have any idea how many people are counting on me!?" The Sparrow snapped at his mother, a dark aura surrounding him. "Nelson…" Nelson's mother said in concern for her son. "I play Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer's special ability! By using an overlay unit, all your Spell and Traps are destroyed! Go Galaxy break!" The Sparrow called out as Galaxy Destroyer absorbed one of his overlay units into his chest, before releasing a red beam that destroyed Yuma's Equip Spell, Field Barrier and face down Trap.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 400 + 1200 = 1600.
"Well there goes those three cards". Yuma said to Astral, not sounding really concerned. "It's a good thing you played Field Barrier to protect your Field Spell". Astral stated with his arms crossed, thinking that Yuma made the right move to add Field Barrier to his deck. "I'll end you this turn! I play the Trap, Metalmorph!" The Sparrow called out as his face down card revealed itself, with Superdimensonal Robot Galaxy Destroyer getting a new color for his armour, which happened to be silver.
Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer ATK Points: 5000 + 300 = 5300.
"Not only does this give my Destroy 300 more ATK point, but now when it attacks your monster, Galaxy Destroy now gains half its strength!" The Sparrow explained his Trap's effect, before pointing at Levice Rising Dragon. "Go Galaxy Destroy! End this duel!'' The Sparrow called out as Superdimensal Robot Galaxy Destroy summoned a cannon, taking aim at Levice Rising Dragon.
"What a chump, you should be careful with what you poke around with a stick, it just might bite you! I play Levice Rising Dragon's special ability!" Yuma called out as Levice Rising Dragon eat both of its overlay units. "When this card battles, by paying Life Points until I have 100 left, all monsters you currently control looses the same amount of ATK points that my Levice Rising Dragon currently has and he gains the lost amount your monsters lose!" Yuma called out, explaining his Dragon's effect as an aura of blue energy went from him to Levice Rising Dragon.
Yuma life Points: 4000 – 3900 = 100.
Levice Rising Dragon let out a powerful roar, before unleashing an energy wave from his mouth that covered all the Sparrow's monsters as their power were drained and absorbed into Levice Rising Dragon.
Number 83: Galaxy Queen ATK Points: 500 – 2400 = 0000.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 1600 - 2400 = 0000.
Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroy ATK Points: 5300 - 2400 = 2900.
Shining Number 17: Levice Rising Dragon ATK Points: 2400 + 500 = 2900 + 1600 = 4500 + 2400 = 6900.
Superdimensonal Robot Galaxy Destroy fired his cannon, while a silver aura sounds him, increasing his ATK Points.
Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer ATK Points: 2900 + 3450 = 6350.
Levice Rising Dragon unleashed a blue dragon breath attack, surrender by energy waves, which easily overpowered Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroy's attack and destroyed Galaxy Destroy with one shot. (6900 – 6350 = 550)
Sparrow's Life Points: 4000 – 550 = 3450.
The Sparrow stared at where his Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer was, before looking down with his hair shadowing his eyes. "I end my turn". Sparrow said; his spirit crushed at how Yuma destroyed his most powerful monster.
Shining Number 17: Levice Rising Dragon ATK Points: 6900 – 1600 = 5300 – 500 = 4800 – 2400 = 2400.
Beast Warrior Puma ATK Points: 0000 + 1600 = 1600.
Number 83: Galaxy Queen ATK Points: 0 + 500 = 500.
Yuma Life Points: 100/ Number of cards in hand: 2.
"Geez, I think it's safe to say that his spirit is crushed into more pieces than a jigsaw puzzle". Yuma said to Astral as he drew his card and added it to his hand. "There's no point in dueling someone who's lost the will to fight. End this, Yuma". Astral replied to his partner, his arms crossed. "Alright, I switch Utopia to ATK mode". Yuma called out as Utopia stood up on his feet.
Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 5400.
"Utopia, end this! Attack the Galaxy Queen!" Yuma called out as Utopia threw his sword into the air. The Galaxy Queen looked in horror at Utopia prepared to destroy her, while the Sparrow looked at her in concern, before he looked back at Yuma. "I play Esper Star Sparrow's effect from my graveyard! When a monster I control is targeted for an attack, by removing this card from play, that attack becomes a direct attack!''. The Sparrow called out, explaining his monster's effect.
A purple barrier surrounded the Galaxy Queen, keeping her safe while the Sparrow held his arms out, like he was protecting her, making Yuma and Astral widen their eyes in shock. Utopia grabbed his sword and slammed the ground with it, causing a powerful shock wave that not only sent Nelson flying, but also even blasted his mask off him. "Nelson!" Nelson's mother called out in concern as Nelson landed on his back.
Sparrow Life Points: 3450 – 5400 = 0000.
A screen appeared, showing Yuma as the winner, before the AR vision deactivating with all the monsters disappearing. Yuma and Astral were silent, while Tori and Bronk called out in joy for their friend. "Why… would he protect Galaxy Queen?" Astral asked his partner on why Nelson protected the Galaxy Queen by taking the hit.
"Because…even if he was being controlled, the Galaxy Queen was his mother and anyone would protect their mother". Yuma replied to his partner as he took his D-Gazer off. Astral didn't say anything to his partner as he held his right hand out, which Nelson's number card went to Astral, freeing Nelson from the Number's control. Astral held the new Number card, before his eyes widened as he regained a memory.
Yuma was silent as he crossed his arms, before noticing Nelson's mother walking up the stairs to her son. Yuma watched as Nelson woke up; his mother apologized and told her son that she wants him to be himself, not the Sparrow anymore, which Nelson was happy to hear.
Yuma smiled at seeing Nelson and his mum, before his smile changed into a sad smile as he looked down, thinking about his mother. 'Mom, I miss you'. Yuma thought to himself, missing his mother very much.
(A few minutes later)
After his duel with Nelson, Yuma was walking down the streets of Heartland City with his friends, Tori and Bronk. "You know, after everything he's been through, it's good that Nelson can finally be who he is". Yuma said to his two friends, glad that Nelson can be who he is now and not the Sparrow.
"But Yuma, why didn't you tell us before about the Sparrow?" Tori asked her childhood friend on why he didn't tell her or Bronk the truth about the Sparrow. "I don't know, because maybe you would have felt disappointed. That The Sparrow was really behind those incidents". Yuma answered Tori, telling her why he didn't tell her, making her blush a little. "Ahhh, I didn't know that you cared that much". Tori said with a smile, feeling touched that Yuma cared that much about her.
Yuma stopped dead in his tracks, before he looked back at Tori. "Hold it! Don't get the wrong idea; it's not that I care about it". Yuma snapped at Tori, before he continued walking ahead. "You know, I think that you hanging out with Rio is helping you understand girls a bit better". Tori teased Yuma as she chased after him. "Rio". Bronk said dreamily, blushing as he walked after his two friends.
Unknown to the group of friends, a blue haired boy was riding on his motorcycle on the road, before he stopped. He took off his helmet and it was revealed to be none other than Reginald Kastle, also known as Shark. Shark watched as Yuma and his friends run on ahead, glaring at Yuma. Shark then rode his motorcycle away to somewhere else.
Yuma and his friends continued walking back to their homes, until they stopped by a river, where they spotted Rio unconscious, next to the edge. Yuma, Tori and Bronk all gasped in shock at seeing Rio like this. "Rio!" Yuma called out in concern as he ran towards Rio.
"What happened to her?" Tori called out in concern as she ran towards Rio with Yuma. "It's doesn't matter". Bronk said as he chased after his two friends. The moment that they reached Rio, Yuma picked her up and held her body by her shoulder and waist. Almost instantly, Rio opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Yuma, Tori, and Bronk, who were looking at her in concern.
"Oh, hi Yuma, Tori, Bronk. Sorry that I got side-tracked". Rio greeted her friends and apologized. "It's alright, but what happened to you Rio? Did someone do this to you?" Yuma asked Rio, wondering who was responsible for this. However, Rio shook her head in response. "I don't remember very much. I was on my way to the TV station, but then I ended up unconscious". Rio explained to Yuma what happened to her.
Astral had been floating nearby with his arms crossed; watching the four friends, before he noticed Number 94: Crystalzero's card in Rio's right hand. "That's Number 94: Crystalzero. Rio; how did you ended up with Crystalzero in your hands?" Astral asked Rio on how she got Crystalzero, getting her and Yuma to look and see that the 14-year-old was indeed holding Crystalzero.
"I don't remember at all how I got her. All I remember is that I had this dream, where I was in an underwater kingdom and was dressed as priestess. A Duel Monster wearing a priestess outfit made of crystals appeared in front of me and told me that she was Number 94: Crystalzero. For some reason, she was calling me Marin. She tried to attack me, but somehow Frozen Lady Justice appeared and stopped Crystalzero, and that's it. Sorry if that's not enough". Rio explained to Astral and Yuma on how she got Crystalzero with a small smile.
"It's okay. What matters is that you're all right. Anyway, it's getting late, I'll take you home Rio''. Yuma told Rio as he helped her stand with her leaning against him in support. "I'd like that Yuma, thank you". Rio thanked Yuma for helping her, making both him and Astral smile at her.
(Next day at nighttime)
Last night, after saying bye to Tori and Bronk, Yuma helped Rio get back to her house with Astral following the two. Soon they made it back to Rio's house, with Rio thanking Yuma for helping her back to her house, who was just glad that she's safe.
The next night, Rio invited Yuma to her house to watch the final episode of the Sparrow together. Rio and Yuma were sitting down on a couch, watching the final episode of the Sparrow with Astral watching as well, sitting in front of the two humans on the ground.
The three friends watched on a normal size TV as the Sparrow resisted the Galaxy Queen's power, who was in disbelief at seeing the Sparrow resist her power. Soon the Sparrow leaped and hugged her, freeing her from Furious Max's control, with the Galaxy Queen returning to normal with her dress going white.
The episode ended with the Galaxy Queen hugging her son back. "Great movie; isn't it?" Yuma asked his two friends, smiling from seeing the ending. "You can say that again". Rio said, misty eyes as she brought out a handkerchief and wiped her tears off.
"Observation # 10. The bond between a parents and its child is incredible strong". Astral said, looking at the TV with Rio and Yuma smiling at him. Astral then looked at Number 83: Galaxy Queen's card that he was holding with his right hand. 'The memory that I received from this number… it's was of my birth. What I don't understand is a small piece of a different memory from this card. I saw a small child that looked like me, only in the hands of a woman with long white hair'. Astral thought to himself, thinking of the little piece that he received from Number 83's card.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, next up is Digimon Tamers. Also to all my Pokemon fans, I've decided to do a Kingdom Hearts and Pokemon crossover story and hope you all help and enjoy it.