Yugioh Zexal: Feeling the Ultimate Flow

by Star-Eyes Pendulum Dragon

On the day that Yuma and Shark dueled for the first time was meant to start Yuma and Astral's journey that would separate them someday. However, what if a number card came into the possession of someone that would change the fates of themselves, Shark, Yuma and Astral. Watch as Yuma, Astral, Rio and Shark have a journey that would lead them to the unknown. YumaXRio.

9. Chapter 9

Sweet , that was one of the biggest chapters I have ever done! But it was worth it, but some of you guys might get pissed off at some things. First questions answered.

Mario 64: Not happening!

Utopy: I'll think about it.

Tony Anderson: Thank you.

7319: Yep.

That's all for now. Also you guys might get angry at some things, but I swear that I have a good reason. Read and find out what I'm talking about.

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Chapter 9: The Number Hunter and Galaxy Eyes master, Kite Tenjo.

The sun was setting for Heartland City with the civilians of Heartland enjoying their lives and living in peace. Yuma and Rio, after finishing school for the day, decided to hang out together for today. They had returned to their homes to get dressed in their casual clothes as they enjoyed being in their choice of clothes instead of the school uniforms.

Shark decided to tag along, since he wanted to make sure Yuma doesn't corrupt his little sister anymore. The three friends have had a nice afternoon together, with Shark actually enjoying it and smiling from time to time, but unknown to the three friends however, that today was the day that they find out that there were more people like them out there in the world.

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(At Heartland Shopping Mall)

"We're here at the city's shopping centre. Where an unknown individual has blockaded all access to the top floor''. A news woman spoke as there was something going on in heartland city's shopping mall. "Trash identified! Trash identi-''. A litterbot called out as it was pushed over the edge of the top floor, slashing into the ground on the bottom floor in front of Yuma, Shark and Rio.

On the top floor was a young adult male, probably just started as an adult, glaring down angrily at the litterboy, holding a baseball bat in his right hand. "Now you're trash, dumbass Litterboy!'' The young adult swore, waving his bat down at the fallen litterbot.

Down at the bottom floor, the Litterbot's face was spinning. "Don't forget to recycle''. The Litterbot said, its eyes changing to red from the damage. "Oi jackass, watch it up there!'' Yuma called out to the jerk that sent the Litterbot down. "What he says!'' Shark called out in agreement to what Yuma said, while Rio looked worried.

Back at the top floor, there was a hostage situation going on. The same young adult that sent the litterbot over the edge had blockaded all access to the top floor and had taken a few hostages. "For the last time, make good on my demands or the hostages are gonna get it!'' The adult thug called out as he waved his bat, scaring the hostages.

"I'm warning ya, I mean business! The clock's ticking!'' The thug called out to the police man that have taken up position, watching him. Back down at the bottom floor, Yuma, Rio and Shark watched as the standoff continued. "I hope those people don't get hurt''. Rio said in concern for the hostages. "We'll think of something''. Shark told his sister to help calm her down.

Yuma then received a call from his D-Gazer. He answers the call and saw that it's his older sister, Kari calling him. "Yuma! Are you at the shopping mall right now?" Kari questioned her brother, looking a little angry. Yuma, knowing that it's no use trying to get out of this, tells the truth.

"Yes I am. I'm actually with a few friends. How do you even know about it?" Yuma replied to his sister, wanting to know how she knows that he's here. "Well Yuma, it's because I'm seeing you right now, live on television". Kari told her younger brother, getting Yuma, Shark and Rio to look up and saw that they were on television cameras.

"We're really on television!" Rio said in surprised that she, Yuma and Shark were actually on television. "This is such a pain". Shark grumbled out, having never liked the paparazzi. "Crap baskets''. Yuma said to himself at letting his guard down. "NOW GO FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING SO THAT I GET A SCOOP!'' Kari shouted out from her end of the line, damaging Yuma, Rio and Shark's ears a little, before hanging up.

"Ouch!'' Shark remarked, now seeing the resemblance between Yuma and Kari because of their loud voices. "She sure is demanding''. Rio remarked, thinking that Kari gets a little too demanding. "Hi there pot, my name is kettle, you're black''. Shark said with a small smirk on his face, making Rio glare at her twin.

"Man, she's asking me in a moment like this. Geez!" Yuma said to himself as he put his Duel-Gazer away, before looking back at the screen. On the screen showed the adult male, only Yuma saw on his left muscle was the Number '56' on him. "Well great, another Number''. Yuma grumbled as he now knew what caused this guy to go crazy, getting Shark and Rio's attention.

Yuma's Emperor Key glowed for a second before Astral and Enna appear. Astral was holding his and Enna's son as he looked at the screen. "So, it's Number 56 this time. If we acquire this Number, the total Numbers we'll have will be 18 Number cards''. Astral calculated how many Numbers they'll have if they get this Number card, rocking his child to sleep. "And that'll stop this madness''. Enna added, knowing that if they capture the Number, the heat would die down.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!'' Rio called out as she pushed past the crowd, heading towards the top floor. "Rio, wait for us!'' Shark called out as he and Yuma chased after Rio, with Astral and Enna floating after them.

Meanwhile, outside the shopping mall and atop a skyscraper, two figures can be seen with robot partners of their own. One is a male and the other is a female, with the female being the same hooded figure that has been watching Yuma and Rio. The male has light blue-grey eyes, pale skin and blonde hair that is curled up in a point with a dark green spiked front, also featuring dark green bangs. His attire includes a black trench coat with a high collar over a grey shirt, a finger-less black glove on his right hand, and white pants with black boots. He also has a belt with two purple deck boxes for his cards. He was about 1.72 meters tall.

The female had a brown clock that covered her whole body and only revealed her mouth thanks to her hood. Behind the two were two reboots called Orbital 7 and Orbital 8. Orbital 7 was a small white robot, while Orbital 8 was just a pink version of him.

Both the young man and female were standing on the edge of the building. "Number card confirmed''. The male said with a smirk on his face at sensing the Number Card. "Time to fly you two''. The hooded figure told the robots, looking over her right shoulder. "As you wish, Mistress''. Orbital 8 said as it gave a salute, sounding like a female.

Both the male and hooded female jumped off the building, falling to the ground with the two robots falling with them. Then both Orbital 7 and 8 changed into a glider mode, attaching to the male and female's backs. "Let the hunt begin!'' The male called out as he and the hooded female flew towards the shopping mall.

Back inside the mall, Rio was running up an escalator with Yuma and Shark chasing after her, while Astral and Enna were floating after them. "Hey look up there! /It looks like some gliders or something! /Check it!'' Multiple people called out, looking up above getting the group of Number holders attention as they looked to see the male and female flying up above.

"Hey, times up! Where's my helicopter?! What the?!'' The thug called out, before looking up. The thug saw the male and female smash through the sky window of the mall, and in that instant, everything froze as the young man landed with a white robot by his side. The young man walked towards the thug as he whistled a soothing lullaby as the hooded girl landed next to him with Orbital 8 changing back to normal.

Back with Yuma, Astral, Enna, Shark and Rio, everything around them froze as well. "What's going on here? Everyone's frozen!" Shark called out in surprise as he looked left and right to see if anything, besides them were moving. "No, time is frozen." Astral corrected, making Yuma and Rio widen their eyes in shock.

"But how is that even possible?" Rio questioned in disbelief at what's happening, but with everything that's happened she shouldn't be surprised. "I don't know Rio, but I've got a feeling I know where we can get answers". Yuma said to Rio, looking up in the direction where the skylight shattered.

Back on the top floor, the thug was just as surprised as Yuma and the others. "What the hell's going on here?! How come nobody's moving?!'' The thug called out in surprise at seeing time stop, before he focused his attention on the male and female. "So you two are behind this!'' The thug called out, pointing his bat at the male and female, who stopped a few feet away from them.

"Such questions are irrelevant you little punk. What is relevant is what we do. And that's hunting Numbers." The young man replied to the thug as he placed his left hand on his hip, focused on his mission. "So what, you're some kinda accountants?" The thug asked in confusion, having no idea who these two are.

"You thickheaded thug! Why don't I just demonstrate?" The young man replied to the thug, while something caught Orbital 7's attention. He extended his neck to look at the fallen Litterbot that the thug bashed over the edge. "This lowlife has no respect for machines''. Orbital 7 commented after seeing the damage done to the Litterbot, before extending his neck next to the male.

"D-Demonstrate all over the hothead!'' Orbital 7 told his master to give this guy a beating he'll never forget, getting Kite to look over his shoulder at him, who sweated in fear. "I-If that's what you want, Master Kite''. Orbital 7 corrected himself so that he won't get punished. "Oh, I want''. Kite said as he grew a smirk on his face.

Before the male named Kite had the chance to challenge the thug to a duel, the young woman placed her left hand on his left shoulder, stopping him with her hand having beautiful pale skin and a long black fingerless glove. "I'll deal with this simpleton Kite, you shouldn't waste your time on a common thug". The young woman told Kite, intending to do the Dueling.

Kite looked at the female for a few seconds, before he nodded to her. "Very well, do as you wish Luna". Kite said as he stepped back as the young female stepped in front of him. The young female then grabbed and threw off her cloak with her left hand, revealing what she looked like underneath.

She had long dark purple hair, pink hair at the top, green eyes, pale skin, she wore a white sleeveless top with a matching white skirt with a red belt around her waist, she also wore elbow length gloves and knee length stockings, around her neck she wore a silver necklace with a green gem in the center.

"Prepare to duel, you low-life!" Luna called out, placing her right hand on her hip and glaring at the thug. "A duel? Are you serious girlie?" The thug questioned if that was really what Luna wanted. "Deadly serious, and once I defeat you, I'll be taking your Number". Luna answered with a smirk on her face.

"Well then come and get it! I got one right here!" The thug exclaimed, holding up his own Number card, Number 56: Gold Rat as he tossed his bat to the ground. "And I'm sure you two have a few of your own Number cards, Luna and Kite. So whaddaya say we make this interesting? Whaddaya say you put one on the line too!" The thug suggested making a bet between them.

"You're so foolish. You'll be sorry for saying that and I'll get your Number". Luna said with a glare as she turned to look over her right shoulder at her robot partner. "Orbital 8, prepare my duel disk". Luna told Orbital 8, who nodded to her.

"As you wish, Mistress Luna". The robot replied to her mistress as she fires a Duel Disk into the air. "Now, you wouldn't mind if I change, do you!? Go Moon transformation!'' Luna called out as her boy was covered in a silvery white aura as her entire outfit changed to silvery white, including a white duel tattoo on her left eye. Her duel disk is in the form of crescent moon that attached to her left arm.

Back with Yuma, Rio and Shark, they were currently having trouble getting passed two women on the escalator. "This is the problem with stopping time''. Shark grumbled out at how this is a problem. "That's it! Screw this!'' Yuma called out as he grabbed the edge of the escalator and swung himself over the two women and onto the other side.

"I'll go on ahead''. Yuma told Shark and Rio, before he took off, leaving Shark and Rio alone as they tried to catch up with Yuma. "Hurry Yuma, I sense a terrible power up there''. Astral told his partner that he senses a power up above with him and Enna floating besides Yuma.

Back with the duel, the criminal was on his knees and trembling in fear, while his Number card, Number 56: Gold Rat was on his field. Luna stood over him with a menacing form hovering above her with sharp silvery white eyes glaring down at him.

"No, this duel can't be over already! P-Please spare me...I beg you!" The thug begged with fear evident in his voice, as the Number mark reappeared on his shoulder. "Sorry, didn't learn that back at school. Okay Moon Dragon Selene let's end this duel! Howling Moon!" Luna commands her dragon that was covered in shadows, who unleashed a silvery white stream attack, which destroyed Golden Rat, blowing the criminal off his feet.

Thug Life Points: 100 – 2500 = 0000.

A screen appears showing that Luna was the winner as the AR vision deactivated with Luna's clothes returning to normal and her Duel Eye Tattoo disappearing. "Now for my prize!" Luna called out as she held out her right hand, releasing an energy hand that went to the thug, making him cry out in pain as the Number mark disappeared.

The energy hand returned to Luna in the form of a sphere, which she crushed with her hand. Number 56: Gold Rat's card appeared in her hand, making her smirk as she looked at Kite, Orbital 7 and 8. "The Number card is all ours''. Luna told her comrades, making Kite let out a proud smile.

"Great job, little sister''. Kite praised his adopted little sister on a job well done. "Mistress''. Orbital 8 said as she went up to Luna, holding her cloak with her hands. "Thank you, Orbital 8''. Luna thanked her robot as she took her cloak and put it back on, covering her again.

Back with Yuma, he made it to the top floor and ran past the blockade, before he gasped in shock as he stopped in front of the thug, only now he looks like he has aged into an old man. "What the hell happened to you?" Yuma asked the thug, with Astral and Enna looking shocked as well from what has happened. "T-The…Number…Hunters…" The thug managed to gasp out, making Yuma, Astral and Enna widen their eyes.

"Number Hunters?" Yuma questioned in disbelief that there were people hunting Numbers. "Number Hunters…could it be?" Astral said as he held out his hand out to the thug, expecting to retrieve the Number, but nothing came out. "Oh dear…his Number was taken!" Astral said in disbelief that this thug's Number card was taken away.

"But how is that possible?" Enna questioned in shock that someone else has the ability to take Number cards. Yuma looked back up and saw Kite and Luna, who has her cloak on, flying away with their robot partners in glider mode. "It's those two again!'' Yuma called out in surprise, right before time unfroze and the shattered glass rained down on Yuma, who moved quick to avoid getting cut.

"Time's unfrozen!'' Yuma called out in surprise that time was moving again. "Freeze!'' A voice called out, making Yuma widen his eyes as he remembered what was going on. "Don't move a muscle kid! /Arrest that boy at once!'' Heartland policeman called out, before they charged towards Yuma.

"Oh crap baskets". Yuma said to himself, wishing that he waited for Shark and Rio. "Get him! /Don't let him get away! /Close all the exits! /You're under arrest! /Watch out for his hair!" Policemen shouted out as they all charged at Yuma, tackling him to the ground.

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(Meanwhile with Kite and Luna in an unknown location)

Kite, Luna and the Orbital twins entered a room full of computer screens, where a green haired man wearing a green business outfit and orange glasses was seating down on a chair. "Did you two retrieve the Number?'' The green haired man asked the siblings as Kite and Luna stopping a few feet away from the man. "Of course, but how disappointing it was''. Luna replied to the man as she let out a sigh of disappointment.

"Now why would you say that, Luna?" The business man asked as he turned his chair to look at the Number Hunters with a smile, but if someone would look closely, they would see the fear in his eyes. "This Number card was so weak; I didn't get a challenge out of it". Luna explained why she was disappointed to the man.

The green haired adult got off his chair. "Oh I see! Don't worry, there's plenty more Numbers out there. By the way, how many Numbers do you two currently have?" The man said in understanding at what Luna said, before asking the total Numbers they have so far. "Orbital". Kite said to his robot as he crossed his arms.

Orbital 7's left eye glowed as he created a screen that showed 99 cards. "Last counting, Master Kite has 15 Number cards". Orbital reported the number of Number cards that Kite has. Orbital 8 did the same as her brother and created her own screen. "Mistress Luna has a total of 10 Numbers, making the total Numbers that Mistress Luna and Master Kite have 25 Number cards". Orbital 8 reported the Numbers her mistress has, before calculating the total Number cards her master and mistress has.

"Incredible! You two have acquired so many in just 3 weeks!" The man called out in amazement that Kite and Luna have already acquired so many in such a short time, but the fear was still in his eyes. "If we're done with our report Mr. Heartland, we'd like to see our little brother now, if that's okay?" Luna requested from the man known as Mr. Heartland.

"But of course. You two can have the rest of the day with Hart. But remember, what's at stake if you fail to acquire the Numbers''. Mr. Heartland reminded the two about what's at stake if they fail their job. "And you should remember who it is that teared this tower apart''. Kite reminded Mr. Heartland with a small glare, making him take a few steps back in fear.

Kite, Luna, Orbital 7 and 8 left the room, walking down a hallway. "Did you see the look in his eyes?" Luna asked her brother if he saw the fear in Mr. Heartland's eyes with a smile, making him chuckle. "I noticed''. Kite replied to his sister with his eyes closed.

"I still can't believe you two were crazy enough to go to the moon and come back here!" Orbital 7 commented as he remembered how all four of them went to the moon because Kite's ace monster, Galaxy Eyes Photon Dragon was reacting. "What's more, actually attacking this place and taking out everyone, nearly brining the place down''. Orbital 8 finished for Orbital 7, remembering how Kite and Luna demolished this place.

Kite chuckled, while Luna giggled as they thought back to one week ago. It started out as a normal night with the two Number Hunters looking out at a bench, till Kite's Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon card started reacting to the moon, getting the two siblings confused. Kite didn't know what, but something was telling him to go to the moon.

The next night, the Tenjo siblings, along with their Orbital bots took a ship and went to the moon, where Kite was tested to be the true Galaxy Eyes Master and succeeded, acquiring new powers to protect his siblings. They later returned and stormed the tower, taking down nearly everyone to take Hart and go back to living to how they used to.

However, their father, Dr. Faker convinced them to stop and continue hunting Numbers to cure Hart. However, because of their assault on Heartland tower, everyone, even Dr. Faker now feared them because of Kite's great power as the Galaxy Master. All but two people, their brother Hart and one more.

"So, I'm gonna go down to the shops and buy Hart some Chocolate". Luna told Kite, wanting to get a treat for their little brother. "Okay, I'll be training if you need me''. Kite replied to his sister, which Luna nodded as the two siblings than went separate ways with their Orbital bots going after them.

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(Meanwhile at the Tsukumo household)

Meanwhile at Yuma's house in Kari's work room, the older sister was looking at a screen that showed her brother getting captured by Heartland police. "You were suppose to get me the scoop, not be the scoop''. Kari said as she turned her chair to look at her little brother and Rio with Astral and Enna next to the two with their son asleep.

After all that crazy stuff from before with Yuma nearly getting arrested, he was set free and went home with Rio, while Shark went back to his place since he didn't want to go to Yuma's house. "Shouldn't you be more happy that Yuma came home instead of going to jail?" Rio questioned Kari on why she isn't happy that Yuma is home safe and sound.

"I am, but just disappointed that I lose such a scoop''. Kari replied to Rio, glad that Yuma was safe but disappointed that she lost such a chance for her deadline. "You gotta be kidding me''. Rio said with a sweat drop on her face. "Yuma". Astral said to his partner, getting Yuma and Rio's attention.

"What's up?" Yuma replied to Astral, wondering what he wanted to say. "This Number Hunter concerns me, we should keep our guard up for the time being''. Astral told his partner, getting a nod of agreement from Enna.

"Astral has a point. The power I sensed earlier today was powerful, but I sensed an even more powerful presence''. Enna told Yuma and Rio that earlier today, she felt an even more powerful presence. "This could be a problem''. Rio stated as she held her chin with her right hand, thinking on what it was that Enna sensed with Yuma looking concerned as well.

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(Meanwhile at Heartland carnival)

At Heartland City carnival, there were many people there having a great time. Even kids were there, enjoying the rides and spending time with their families. A clown tried to give a little girl a balloon, but she wasn't able to grab it in time with the red balloon beginning to float into the air.

In Heartland Tower at the top floor, was a small 5-year old boy. He had bluish white hair, orange parts, yellow eyes, pale skin and wearing a sleeveless black shirt, black shorts and black shoes.

Besides the boy was a 19-year-old woman that had shoulder-length black hair with lighter purple highlights, with several fringes coming down past her brown eyes. She wore a pink blouse with a purple undershirt, a white business suit, and purple tights with black spike high heels and an anklet around her right ankle. She was taller than Luna, but was just a little shorter than Kite.

The woman had her right hand on the young boy's left shoulder as the two watch as the balloon floated into the air. "Dextra, where do balloons go?" The young boy asked the woman known as Dextra, who looked down at him. "They go into space and never come back down, Hart''. Dextra told the boy she called Hart.

Behind the two, a part of the flow glowed as Kite and Luna entered the room, getting Dextra's attention. "Welcome back Kite, Luna''. Dextra greeted Kite and Luna with a smile, getting Hart to look over his right shoulder to see his older sister and brother. "Hey Dextra, Hart''. Luna greeted her best friend and little brother with a smile as she and Kite walked up to them.

"You two ready to check out the carnival?" Kite asked Dextra and Hart if they were ready to go to the carnival. Dextra nodded to him with a smile and small blush on her face. "I don't think so". Hart replied to his brother as he continued looking over the carnival, getting everyone to look at him. "Come on. They've got games and balloons down there, you love that stuff''. Kite tried to remind Hart that he used to love carnivals.

"I don't remember liking games or balloons. In fact, I don't remember much of anything. Why can't I remember, Kite? Did something happen? Is something wrong with me?'' Hart questioned his brother as he looked up at the sky, watching the balloon as Kite, Luna and Dextra looked at him in sadness.

"Hart, I..." Kite tried to say, before he gritted his teeth. "You at least remember some things, like meeting Dextra right?" Luna asked Hart if he remembered a few things, like meeting her best friend. "Yeah, I remember that. But I can't remember anything else. I don't think I ever liked anything''. Hart replied to his sister without looking at her.

"Hart, you're wrong and I'm gonna prove it''. Kite told his little brother as he got on his knees and placed his arms on Hart's shoulders. "You promise?'' Hart asked his brother if he promises. "Yeah and I'm not gonna be alone". Kite promised, looking at Luna and Dextra, who nodded to him with a smile.

"It's getting late, you should go to bed now, Hart". Luna told Hart, placing her right hand on her little brother's left shoulder. "Okay''. Hart replied to his adopted older sister as Luna grabbed his hand with her left hand before she lead him to his bed.

2 minutes later, Luna was tucking the sleeping Hart to bed and gave him a kiss on the forehead, making the sleeping Hart smile in his sleep. "Sweet dreams, Heart''. Luna wished her brother sweet dreams, before leaving the room with Kite and Dextra as Hart slept in peace.

Kite, Dextra and Luna were now walking down the hall together. Dextra was the only person, besides Hart that doesn't fear Kite and Luna. Luna because they were best friends and Kite because of her feelings for him. "I'm gonna go check on Orbital 7 and 8 and see if they've found any more Numbers''. Luna told her adopted brother and best friend, getting them to nod at her in understanding.

Luna walked away, heading for the lab where Orbital 7 and 8 were, leaving Kite with Dextra. "Dextra, thank you for…''. Kite started to thank Dextra for looking after Hart, before he was interrupted by Dextra's lips meeting his, pushing him towards the wall before Kite returned the kiss, missing the taste and feeling of his butterfly.

Kite and Dextra were a couple, having been together for a week now. Dextra has been taking care of Hart when Kite and Luna went out, having helped the Tenjo siblings when they stormed the tower. She helped them find Hart. She even helped them prepare the ship they used to go to the moon. It took a while, but eventually Kite asked her out, which made Dextra happier than words could describe. Soon Dextra started leading Kite somewhere in the tower, with Kite letting her take him wherever she wanted.

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(Back with Yuma)

Back at his house, Yuma in his PJs was lying down on his hammock, looking up in thought with Astral next to him, floating above. Enna had returned to the Emperor's Key, while Rio went home. Yuma had offered to walk her home, but Rio was fine with walking home alone.

Yuma was currently thinking about what the thug said about the Number Hunters and what happened to cause him to age like that. "Yuma''. Astral said, getting Yuma to look at Astral, who had his arms crossed. "What is it''. Yuma replied to Astral, wanting to know what he wants.

"If there really are people out there that hunts Numbers, we should be prepared''. Astral told his partner, thinking that they should be prepared for when the Number Hunters come for them. "Don't have to tell me twice, but we've got something that they won't be expecting''. Yuma said as a smirk formed on his face as he grabbed his deck on his desk and drew two cards, which are Shining Number 39: Utopia Prime and Shining Number 17: Levice Rising Dragon.

"Shining evolution is a great power, but remember it comes from the bonds of friendship''. Astral reminded Yuma that Shining Evolution is a power that came from the bonds of friendship that they have. "I know''. Yuma replied to Astral as he drew the next card, seeing that it was the card Enna gave him, Rank-up-Magic Astral Force.

"I really don't understand how to use this card. What does it mean by Rank Up?'' Yuma questioned, having no idea what Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force can do. "I do not know, Yuma. Perhaps we'll find out in time''. Astral replied to his partner, having no idea what that spell card does either with both partners looking at the magic card in confusion.

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(The next day at Heartland school)

The next day at Heartland school, Yuma, Rio, Tori, Caswell and Bronk were around Tori's desk, talking to each other. "Guys, you gotta listen to this. There's this Duel square going on tonight!'' Bronk told his friends, getting their attention. "For real Bronk?'' Tori asked in surprised, which he nodded.

"Yeah, it's a bit out of the way, but a great place to pick up some duels''. Bronk replied to Tori, telling her and everyone else that it'll be a great place to duel. "Sounds fun, you can count me in''. Yuma said with a grin on his face at the chance to duel some new opponents. "You're coming too, right Rio?'' Bronk asked Rio in a love sick tone, making Yuma, Tori and Caswell sweat drop,

"You bet I am, and I'm even gonna bring Reginald as well''. Rio replied to Bronk with a smile, wanting herself and her brother to be apart of the action. "Do you really have to bring Shark along?'' Caswell questioned, thinking he would have a better chance to win if Shark wasn't there.

Meanwhile, Astral and Enna were watching the 5 humans. Enna was holding hers and Astral's son in her arms this time. "I hope nothing goes wrong''. Astral said to himself in concern that they might run into the Number Hunters. "If trouble finds us, we'll fight together''. Enna told her husband with a smile on her face, making Astral smile back at his wife as their child let out an excited cry.

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(Later that night)

It was a fun night for the gang. Just like Rio said, she dragged Shark along for the ride, who was crumby that his sister dragged him into this. Everyone had a great time, Duelling lots of opponents for fun. Yuma won all his Duels with Tori joining in, winning a few as well. Now the fun was finished for the day with Yuma, Shark and Rio walking together down the street.

"I can't believe you two dragged me into that''. Shark grumbled out as he was walking ahead of Yuma and Rio, his hands in his pockets. Shark really didn't enjoy himself very much because nobody was a challenge to him and he wanted to stay at home, but Rio dragged him out to be a part of the group.

"Quit complaining Reginald!'' Rio told her brother to stop being a complainer, getting tired of his complaining. "It's getting really old. You should have at least had something to enjoy back there''. Yuma said in agreement to what Rio said, getting a little tired of Shark's complaining. "Well excuse me for showing my discomfort at being forced out of my house and to go somewhere and spend 4 hours there!'' Shark replied to Rio and Yuma, refusing to look at them.

"Come on Reginald. What's wrong with hanging out with friends?'' Rio asked her brother on why he didn't like hanging out with friends, not noticing the storm clouds gather above them. "One: They are not my friends. Two: You forced me to go. And three: It was with Yuma and his pals''. Shark explained what was wrong with hanging out with her friends, even though he didn't sound hatful at the part of hanging out with Yuma.

"Will you two knock it off already''. Yuma told the Kastle siblings to stop auguring. "Stay out of this!'' Both Shark and Rio snapped at Yuma, making him sweat drop. The Emperor's Key glowed as Astral and Enna appeared, only their child wasn't with them, having been placed in a special spot inside the key for him to rest in peace. "Yuma, Rio!'' Astral called out, getting Yuma and Rio's attention.

"We sense something dangerous nearby''. Enna told Yuma and Rio, making the two humans look confused, before they looked up at the sky. "Do you sense it as well?'' Astral asked if Yuma and Rio sensed what they were sensing. "I don't sense anything''. Rio replied to Astral, getting Shark's attention.

However, it started to rain, making Yuma, Shark and Rio widen their eyes in surprise. "Oh come on!'' Shark called out in irritation at the rain. "Let's hurry before it pours down''. Rio told Yuma and her brother that they should hurry. "Don't need to tell me twice''. Yuma called out as he ran on ahead, with Shark right behind him.

"Geeze this rain just won't stop!" Yuma groaned out as he ran past a walkway. "Oh suck it up man!" Shark shouted out, running behind Yuma. "Will you two just...huh!" Rio called out, before she paused as she noticed a truck speeding in her direction, heading towards her. 'This is just like that day of the accident that took my parents away from me'. Rio thought to herself as she had a flashback of the day that she lost her parents.

"Rio!" Yuma shouted out, running towards the female Kastle twin, quickly pushing her out of the way. However, suddenly both Astral and Enna sensed something and felt the world around them pause as the drops of rain began slowly falling to the ground before stopping completely.

"What the! What's going on!?" Shark called out in surprise, looking around at seeing the world just froze up while Yuma helped Rio back up on her feet. "Thanks Yuma''. Rio thanked Yuma for saving her. "No problem, I'd never let anything happen to you''. Yuma told Rio with a smile, making her blush a little at his words.

Suddenly the group of 5 suddenly heard a rather gentle, yet at the same time dangerous melody began to play, causing them to turn to see the same young man from the mall walking over towards them with his robot by his side.

"It's him''. Shark said with narrowed eyes at seeing the same guy from last time as Kite let out a powerful cry as the drops of rain were pushed away. "Oi, this is getting really old real quick! What are you freezing time for!?'' Yuma demanded to know why Kite was freezing time.

"Things aren't exactly frozen. Time's simply moving at 10 thousand of its normal speed and do you three know why?'' Kite explained that time wasn't exactly frozen, just moving faster. "B-Because it's a s-special duel field I created!'' Orbital 7 called out as he gave a salute. "Very special, only people with Number cards can move freely in this zone. You see that's how I know you three have Numbers''. Kite explained that it was thanks to this special field, he knows that Yuma, Shark and Rio all have Number cards.

"We should leave this place while we have the chance!'' Astral told his partner that they should leave while they have the chance. "I'm no chicken!'' Yuma replied to his partner without looking at him, pretty confident that he can beat Kite. "Yuma, this isn't like our past duels. This guy could be even better than Reginald!" Rio told Yuma that Kite could be better than her own brother.

"Take that back, I'm way better than this guy!'' Shark snapped at his sister for thinking that Kite was better than him. "Why the big rush? Stay awhile!'' Kite called out as he unleashed a red cord that split into three, attaching to Yuma, Rio and Shark's wrists. "Crap baskets!'' Yuma called out in surprise at seeing the code attach to his right wrist.

"Oh contraire, the correct word for a situation like this would be 'Shit''. Kite said to Yuma as the red cord disappeared before he pulled his right hand back, making the three friends call out in surprise as they felt the pull. "Now the only way for you three to get free is to defeat me in a Duel''. Kite told Yuma, Shark and Rio that if they wanted to be free, they needed to defeat him.

"You must be crazy, thinking you can take on all three of us by yourself!'' Shark exclaimed, thinking that Kite was crazy challenging all three of them at the same time. "Look at it this way Reginald, it's three against one and we got the advantage!'' Rio told her brother, thinking their chances were better if they fought Kite together.

"Rio's right. Together, we have a chance to defeat him''. Enna told the group that they have a higher chance to defeat Kite if they stick together. "Enna's right! Together, we can take this guy down!'' Yuma called out with a smirk on his face, pretty confident that they can defeat Kite. "Think again, I'll only be going up and taking your Numbers''. Kite said with a smirk on his face, confident that he can win against all three of them.

"We'll see about that! Shark, Rio, ready!?'' Yuma cried out to his two friends, who nodded to him, with Shark on his right side and Rio on his left side. "I'm ready to take a bit out of this guy! /Let's hi-five the sky together, Yuma''. Shark and Rio called out with a smirk on their faces. "Then let's go!'' Yuma called out as he, Shark and Rio threw their Duel Pads into the air.

"We're locked and loaded!'' Shark and Rio called out as they, along with Yuma placed their Duel Disks on with their Duel pads attaching to the devices. "Oh yeah, we're all feeling the flow!'' Yuma called out as he, Shark and Rio placed their Duel Gazers on.

"Oh yeah! Well, all three of you are about to feel the pain!'' Kite called out as his outfit started changing colours from black to white. "What the!'' Rio called out in surprise at seeing Kite's outfit changed, while Orbital 7 fired Kite's Duel Disk into the air. "Go Photon Transformation!'' Kite called out as his Duel Disk attached to his left arm, as a blue eye tattoo appearing over his left eye, with his eyes colour changing to red.

"AR-Vision Link established!'' The computer voice called out as the AR-Vision activated, with Kite landing on his feet. "Duel!'' Yuma, Shark, Rio and Kite called out as they all drew their starting hand.

Yuma life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: Five.

Rio life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: Five.

Shark life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: Five.

Kite life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: Five.

"Since it's three against one, why don't we make this fair? One of you can have the first move. But after your turn is over, I go, then another one of you can go, but I take the next turn. Also you three don't need to share life points, you can have your own Life points. Sounds fair?'' Kite explained the special rules for this three on one Duel. "Fine then Hunter, you're gonna regret messing with us!'' Shark called out, agreeing to the rules of this three-on-one Duel.

"Yuma, you should go first. We'll have your back''. Rio told Yuma, getting the 13-year-old to look at her in surprise, before he looked at Shark, who gave him a serious face but nodded to him.

"Alright, here we go!'' Yuma called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion, before adding it to his hand. "First I'll start off by summoning Goblindbergh in ATK Mode!'' Yuma called out as he held out Goblindbergh's card between his right hand's index and middle fingers. The card materialized on the field with Goblindbergh appearing in the sky, laughing.

Goblindbergh ATK Points: 1400/ Level: Four.

"Now Goblindbergh's special ability activates! When he's summoned, I can summon out another monster so say hello to Star Drawing!'' Yuma explained his monster's special ability as Star Drawing's card materialized onto his field, which Star Drawing appeared from.

Star Drawing ATK Points: 1600/ Level: Four.

Goblindbergh DEF Points: 0000

"I'm feeling the flow! I Overlay level four Goblindberg and Star Drawing!'' Yuma declared as he held up his right hand as his two monsters turned into two brown lights that descended into the air. A galaxy portal appeared on the ground in front of Yuma, which the two lights went into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz summon Number 55: Gogogo Goliath!'' Yuma called out as the sealed form of Gogogo Goliath appeared.

Appearing was a large stone object resembling a rubix cube with two balls of gold light orbiting around it. More segments sprang from the sides of the cube, and soon it had changed into a monster that greatly resembled Gogogo Golem, but was six times the brick golem's size. It had a small dome-shaped head of blue brick with a single red eye and two horns made from pipes the colour of red brick. Its torso looked like it had been made from the tower of a grey castle and had a barred window in the chest. Glowing on the golem's stomach in red alien writing was the number 55. It had massive red upper legs with even larger blue lower legs. The giant had long thick tube-like red arms with blue armour covering the wrists, and on its back were two large red tanks that looked like the could be silos of some kind.

Number 55: Gogogo Goliath ATK Points: 2400/ Rank: Four/ Overlay units: Two.

"So that's the Number you have''. Kite said with a smirk on his face as he looked at Gogogo Goliath, who was big and currently behind Yuma. "When Star Drawing is used for an Xyz summon, I get to draw a card!'' Yuma explained his monster's effect as he drew a card from his deck and added it to his hand. "Gogogo Goliath gives all monsters on my field 800 Extra DEF Points!'' Yuma explained his Number's effect as Goliath was covered in a brown aura.

Number 55: Gogogo Goliath DEF Points: 1200 + 800 = 2000.

"I'll place one face down card and end my turn!'' Yuma declared his turn over as a face down card appeared on his field.

Kite life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: Five.

"Not bad, but let me show you a real move''. Kite said with a smirk on his face as he drew his card from his deck, before instantly playing it. "I'll start by summoning Photon Chargeman!'' Kite called out as a white armoured monster appeared on his field.

Photon Chargeman ATK Points: 1000/ Level: Four.

"Now since I control a Photon monster, I can summon Photon Vanisher from my hand!'' Kite called out as a black armoured warrior with a blaster appeared on his field.

Photon Vanisher ATK Points: 2000/ Level: Four.

"When this card is special summoned, I can add a Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon to my hand!'' Kite explained his monster's effect with a smirk as a card slotted out of his deck, which he grabbed with his right hand's index and middle finger, showing the card to Yuma, Shark, Rio, Enna and Astral.

Yuma, Shark, Rio, Enna and Astral saw that the monster Kite chose to add had 3000 ATK Points, before he added it to his hand. "Now with the level four Photon Chargeman and Vanisher, I create the Overlay Network!'' Kite declared as he held up his right hand as his two monsters turned into yellow lights that descended into the sky.

Appearing in front of Kite was a red Xyz portal that the two lights flew into. "I Xyz summon Starliege Paladynamo!'' Kite called out as a white armoured warrior with a blue helmet appeared from the red portal with two yellow Overlay Units circling around it.

Starliege Paladynamo ATK Points: 2000/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

"He didn't summon a Number!'' Astral called out in surprise. "Now I play the spell card, Photon Trident!'' Kite called out as he held out a card between his right hand's index and middle fingers, which the card materialized on his field as a trident appeared in Starliege Paladynamo's hands. "This spell increases my monster's ATK Points by 700!'' Kite explained his spell's effect as Starliege Paladynamo powered up.

Starliege Paladynamo ATK Points: 2000 + 700 = 2700.

"Now Starliege, attack Gogogo Goliath!'' Kite called out with a smirk as Starliege charged at Gogogo Goliath. "I activate Starliege Paladynamo's special ability! When it battles an Xyz monster, by using an Overlay Unit, not only is its effect negated but it loses all its ATK Points!'' Kite explained his Xyz monster's effect as Starliege Paladynamo absorbed an Overlay Unit in its trident, firing a white beam that drained Gogogo Goliath's powers.

Number 55: Gogogo Goliath ATK Points: 2400 – 2400 = 0000/ DEF Points: 2000 – 800 = 1200.

Yuma, Shark, Rio, Enna and Astral all widen their eyes in shock at seeing Gogogo Goliath lose its ATK Points. "You gotta be kidding me!'' Shark called out in surprise at Kite's move and seeing how he just rendered Gogogo Goliath useless. "Yuma, do something!'' Rio told Yuma, who nodded to her.

"Got it! I activate the trap, Guardraw!'' Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself. "With this trap, I can switch Gogogo Goliath to DEF Mode and draw a card!'' Yuma explained his trap's effect as he drew a card from his deck, while Gogogo Goliath crossed his arms in an 'X' shape shield.

Number 55: Gogogo Goliath DEF Points: 1200.

Starliege Paladynamo easily tore through Gogogo Goliath, creating an explosion that blew Yuma off his feet. (2700 – 1200 = 1500)

Yuma life points: 4000 – 1500 = 2500.

Yuma landed on his back, groaning in pain. "You okay Yuma?'' Shark asked his friend in concern, even though he wouldn't admit it. "Say something''. Rio told Yuma, looking worried for him. "B-But how…?'' Yuma questioned how he was damaged when his monster was in DEF mode.

"Simple, Photon Trident gives the ability to do piercing damage. For now, I'll end my turn and Starliege's ATK Points return to normal!'' Kite declared his turn over as the trident disappeared in Starliege's hands.

Starliege Paladynamo ATK Points: 2700 – 700 = 2000.

Shark life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.

"Leave this to me. I draw!'' Shark called out as he drew his card from his deck. 'I gotta take out that Paladynamo, or else it's gonna take out my monster'. Shark thought to himself as he thought up his next move. "I summon out, Needle Sunfish!'' Shark called out as a card materialized on his field, before a sunfish monster appeared on his field.

Needle Sunfish ATK Points: 1500.

"Now I play the Aqua Mirage spell card!'' Shark called out as he held out a card with his right hand, which the card materialized on the field as Needle Sunfish was covered in a blue aura. "This spell card equips onto Needle Sunfish and when Needle Sunfish is used for an Xyz summon, this card counts as a monster with the same level!'' Shark explained the effects of his spell card to Kite.

"Interesting, so are you gonna summon your Number card?'' Kite asked Shark if he was planning to bring out a Number card next. "Why don't you find out! I Overlay my level 3 Needle Sunfish and Aqua Mirage!'' Shark called out as he held up his right hand as both his monsters turned into two blue lights representing their attributes that descended into the sky.

Appearing in front of Shark was a galaxy portal, which the two lights went into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network! Now say hello to Number 47: Nightmare Shark!'' Shark called out with a smirk as Nightmare Shark's sealed form appeared from the galaxy portal.

Nightmare Shark's sealed form was actually in a dark blue twisted cylinder and was its wings and tail constricted in on itself. The bat like wings burst open, revealing the monster's true form. Contrary to its name, it didn't look like a shark, but rather a shark, winged demon hybrid with long human arms that sported crude, silver blades, and a slender spiked, blue tail that make up the entirety of its lower body. The red 47 flashed menacingly on the dorsal fin on its back, with two blue overlay units circling around it.

Number 47: Nightmare Shark ATK Points: 2000/ Rank: 3/ Overlay units: 2.

"So that is the Number card you posses''. Kite said as he looked at Nightmare Shark. "Yup and this Shark is gonna tear apart that Paladynamo. I play the spell card, Aqua Jet!'' Shark called out as he held out the spell card with his right hand as Aqua Jet appeared on Nightmare Shark's back. "This card increases Nightmare Shark's ATK Points by 1000!'' Shark explained his spell's effect as Nightmare Shark powered up.

Number 47: Nightmare Shark ATK Points: 2000 + 1000 = 3000.

"Now Nightmare Shark, attack that troublesome monster!'' Shark declared an attack as Nightmare Shark charged at Starliege Paladynamo. "You're gonna regreat that. I play Honest's effect from my hand!'' Kite called out with a smirk on his face as he held up a card with his right hand. "With this card, when a Light attribute monster attacks or is attacked, all I have to do is discard it and Starliege Paladynamo gains your monster's ATK Points''. Kite explained his monster's effect as he discards Honest with Starliege Paladynamo growing white wings.

Starliege Paladynamo ATK Points: 2000 + 3000 = 5000.

"5000 ATK Points!'' Shark called out in surprise at the unexpected move. "Fight back, Starliege Paladynamo!'' Kite commanded as Starliege Paladynamo grew his sword and slashed at Nightmare Shark, forcing it back. (5000 – 3000 = 2000)

Shark life points: 4000 – 2000 = 2000.

"Count yourself lucky that Starliege Paladynamo isn't a Number''. Kite reminded Shark that his monster wasn't a Number card, making him growl. "I'll end my turn with one face down!'' Shark called out as a face down card materialized on his field.

Starliege Paladynamo ATK Points: 5000 – 3000 = 2000.

Number 47: Nightmare Shark ATK Points: 3000 – 1000 = 2000.

Kite life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"I draw!'' Kite called out as he drew his card from his deck. "I play the spell, Trade in!'' Kite called out with a smirk as the spell materialized on his field, which his deck started glowing. "This spell lets me discard a level 8 monster, like my Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and draw two cards!'' Kite explained his spell's effect as he discards his dragon, before he drew two cards from his deck.

"I'll set two cards!'' Kite called out as he slots in two cards, which two face down cards materialize on his field. "Than I'll have Starliege Paladynamon attack Nightmare Shark!'' Kite commanded an attack, which Starliege Paladynamon charged at Nightmare Shark. "Not this time Hunter, I play the Draining Shield trap card!'' Shark called out as his face down card revealed itself.

"This trap not only negates your attack, but I gain life points equal to Paladynamon's ATK Points!'' Shark explained his trap's effect as his trap fired a beam at Starliege Paladynamon, draining its power.

Shark life points: 2000 + 2000 = 4000.

"Impressive, I'll end my turn''. Kite declared his turn over, having nothing else to do.

Rio life points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.

"Finally it's my turn to take a swing! I draw!'' Rio called out as she drew her card from her deck with her right hand's index and middle fingers, before instantly playing it. "I'll start off by summon Blizzard Dragon!'' Rio called out as a card materialized on her field, before Blizzard Dragon appeared.

Blizzard Dragon ATK Points: 1800/ Level: Four.

"Now I play the spell card, Xyz Treasure!'' Rio called out as she held out the spell card with her right hand's index and middle fingers, which the spell materialized on her field with Rio's deck glowing. "Since there are two Xyz monsters, I'll be drawing 2 cards!'' Rio explained her spell's effect as she drew two cards from her deck.

"Now that's what I call nice! Since I added it to my hand, I can summon out Blizzard Watapon!'' Rio called out with a smirk as she held out a card with her right hand's index and middle finger, showing an ice blue version of Watapon with ice wings on its back.

(Blizzard Watapon/ Attribute: Water/ ATK Point: 200/ DEF Points: 300/ Level: One/ Type: Fairy/ Tuner/ Effect/ Effect: If this card is added to your hand from an effect, you can special summon this card. Once per turn, you can select one Water attribute monster on your field, this card's level becomes the same level as that Monster)

Blizzard Watapon appeared on Rio's field with a smile, before jumping into the ice queen's hands, who held her monster with a smile. "If Blizzard Watapon was added to my hand through an effect, I can summon this little cutie''. Rio explained her monster's effect and how it was summoned to the field.

"Now I play Blizzard Watapon's special ability! I can choose a monster on my field, and Blizzard Watapon's Level becomes the same as that one's Level!'' Rio explained her monster's special ability as Blizzard Watapon flew out of her arms.

Blizzard Watapon level: 1 + 3 = 4.

"Now I Overlay my level four Blizzard Watapon and Blizzard Dragon!'' Rio called out as she held up her right hand, which both her monsters turned into blue lights that descended into the air. A galaxy portal appeared in front of Rio, which the two lights went into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz summon Number 50: Blackship of Corn!'' Rio called out as a black corn cob rises out before a sail extends out and with popping noises, the corn cob shifts before transforming into a ship.

Number 50: Blackship of Corn ATK Points: 2100/ Rank: Four/ Overlay units: Two.

"Ahh, the third Number has shown itself at last''. Kite said with a pleased smile on his face at seeing Blackship of Corn. "You won't be smiling in a second! I play Blackship of Corn's special ability!'' Rio called out as Blackship of Corn absorbed an Overlay Unit, before cannons started coming out, aiming at Starliege Paladynamo.

"By using an Overlay Unit, Blackship of Corn can blast your Starliege Paladynamo into oblivion! Take aim and fire!" Rio explained her monster's ability as Blackship of Corn started firing a barrage of cannonballs at Kite and Starliege Paladynamo, causing dusk to cover them.

"Talk about overkill". Yuma commented as he watched as Blackship of Corn continued firing cannonballs at Kite and Starliege Paladynamo. "Rio, knock it off alright!'' Shark told his sister to stop blasting Kite and his monster. "Fineee". Rio groaned out as Blackship of Corn stopped firing cannonballs.

The dusk continued to cover Kite for a few seconds, before it disappeared to reveal Kite standing, smirking at Yuma, Shark and Rio with his right hand on his hip.

Kite Life Points: 6000.

"Impossible!" Astral called out in shock at seeing Kite's Life Points higher than what it used to be. "Hey hunter, explanation, now!" Shark demanded an explanation on how Kite's life points increased instead of decreased. Instead of answering, Kite just continued smirking as the dusk disappeared to reveal Rainbow Life on Kite's field.

"It's the Trap, Rainbow Life!" Enna called out in disbelief as she figured out how Kite survived. "By discarding a card from my hand, like my Photon Circle, I gain Life Points instead of losing Life Points". Kite explained his Trap's effect as he discarded Photon Circle's card.

"Also since my Starliege was destroyed, I draw a card!" Kite explained with a smirk as he drew a card from his deck. "This guy is really good, but we'll see how good". Rio said with her eyes narrowed as she held up a card with her right hand, which was Mirror Force. 'Let him attack and fall right into my trap' Rio thought to herself with a smirk, while Enna looked at the trap.

'Mirror Force. With that trap, if Kite attacks, all his ATK position monsters will be destroyed'. Enna thought to herself with a smile as she figured out Rio's trap. "I'll set a face down and end my turn!" Rio declared her turn over as a face down card materialized on her field.

Kite Life Points: 6000/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"My turn now, I draw!'' Kite called out as he drew his card from his deck, adding it to his hand. "I'll start by summon Galaxy Cleric!'' Kite called out as a card materialized on his field, before a white robbed monster appeared on his field.

Galaxy Cleric ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.

"When Galaxy Clerk is summoned, I can target 5 Galaxy or Photon cards in my graveyard and shuffle them back into the deck, then draw 2 cards. I choose Photon Chargeman, Photon Vanisher, Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, Photon Trident and the card I discarded, Photon Circle!'' Kite explained his monster's effect as a black portal appeared in front of him.

Five golden cards flew out, going into Kite's deck, which started shuffling, before stopping with Kite drawing two cards. "And would you look at that, one of the cards I drew was Photon Vanisher!" Kite called out as he placed a card on his Duel Disk, which Photon Vanisher's card materialized on the field before said monster appeared.

Photon Vanisher ATK Points: 2000/ Level: 4.

"And just like last time, my Galaxy-Eyes is added to my hand''. Kite reminded his opponents as Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon's card slotted out of his deck and he added it to his hand. "Now I Overlay Galaxy Cleric and Photon Vanisher!'' Kite called out as he held up his right hand as his two monsters turned into yellow lights that descended into the sky.

A black Xyz portal appeared in the sky, which the two lights went into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz summon Starliege Photon Blast Dragon!" Kite called out as a white armoured Dragon with two yellow Overlay Units circling around it appeared, roaring.

Starliege Photon Blast Dragon DEF Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

"Ha, are we suppose to be scared of a monster in DEF Mode?!" Shark questioned with a smirk, not the least bit scared of Starliege Photon Blast Dragon. "No, you're meant to be afraid of what it can do, like its special ability that lets me Summon any Photon monster in my hand, like my Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!" Kite explained his monster's special ability as he placed his ace monster on his Duel Disk.

Much like the Numbers, this new monster looked sealed. This initial form was a giant, red cross with a glowing jewel in the core of it. It wasn't until Kite picked up the hulking mass and tossed it aimlessly in the air that the monster's true form was revealed. The cross spun once, twice, thrice in the air and on the third spin, it remained there.

"Incarnation of light, descend now!" Kite began to chant out as tiny particles gravitated towards the twirling cross. They grew larger and larger until they created the foundation for the creature. First two blue-ish, gray arms formed on from the horizontal segments of the cross. Then the bottom vertical piece turned into a sharp, menacing tail. The top part functioned as the monsters head, and the bejewelled area gave way to the body. Glowing, blue wings were latched on the dragon's back and red pieces, mainly on its tail and near the jewel in its chest, lit up as well. The dragon gave an ear-splitting bellow once, before Kite introduced it.

"Come forth, Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!" Kite called out as the dragon let out a powerful roar, creating a shockwave that forced Yuma, Shark and Rio to cover their eyes.

Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Level: Eight.

"That doesn't look friendly". Yuma commented as he looked at Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon. "Whatever gave you that impression?!'' Shark snapped at Yuma without looking at him, his eyes locked on Galaxy-Eyes. "Stay on guard!'' Astral told his friends to stay on guard for what Galaxy-Eyes could do.

"Now I activate the Trap, Eternal Galaxy!" Kite called out as his face down card revealed itself. "This Trap, if I control a Photon or Galaxy monster, allows me to use an Xyz monster on my field and use it to Xyz Summon a Photon or Galaxy monster 4 ranks higher!'' Kite explained his trap's effect, making Yuma, Rio, Shark, Astral and Enna widen his eyes.

"His Dragon's a Rank 4, so if he uses it..." Rio began to say as she calculated what Xyz monster Kite could bring out if he uses Starliege Photon Blast Dragon. "He'll be able to summon out a Rank 8 monster". Enna finished for Rio, knowing what monster Kite could summon.

"With the Rank 4 Starliege Photon Blast Dragon, I recreate the Overlay Network!" Kite called out as he held up his right hand as his Starliege Photon Blast Dragon turned into a white light that descended into the sky, which a galaxy portal appeared in the sky with the light going inside it.

"Appear now Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord!'' Kite called out as the Number '90' flashed in a red colour as the sealed form of Photon Lord started to arise from the portal. Rising out of the vortex was a large broad blue sword with red alien writing engraved on the blade, with a large shield like guard with a yellow orb in the centre.

The sword transformed into a blue armoured photon warrior, who wielded a photon blue and yellow sword. The warrior grabbed the shield with his left hand, with yellow gems on his shoulders. The number '90' was on its shield, which the warrior let out a battle cry as he appeared.

Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 8/ Overlay units: 2.

"He finally summoned a Number". Enna stated as she looked at Photon Lord, who stabbed his sword into the ground. "It's a Rank 8, so we gotta keep our guard up". Rio told the group that they should keep on their guard. "Oh, but that's the thing, I'm not even done! I activate the Spell, Galaxy Expedition!" Kite called out as he held out a spell card between his right hand's index and middle fingers, which the card materialized on his field.

"What does that do?!" Yuma asked what the new spell card does. "Simple, if I control a Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, I can summon a Galaxy Knight from my deck!" Kite explained what his spell card does. A portal appeared beside Galaxy-Eyes, right before a white knight monster appeared from it.

Galaxy Knight ATK Points: 2800/ Level: 8.

"That thing's a level 8!" Shark alerted Yuma, Rio, Astral, and Enna, without knowing that the two Astral world beings were there. "How observant, and now you're gonna see what I can do with Galaxy Knight! I Overlay Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and Galaxy Knight!" Kite called out as his two monsters turned into two yellow lights that descended into the air.

Appearing in the sky was a galaxy portal, which the two lights went into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz summon Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy!" Kite called out as the Number '38' flashed in a red colour, before the sealed form of Number 38 appeared.

What came out was a massive, blue and white diamond with gold edges that looked to be a mix of machinery and crystal-like energy. It then opened up to reveal what appeared to be a dragon. It had a metallic body, with large, white, metal shoulders with the right one having six rounded-rectangular holes but both had gold edges. Coming out the back of these should looked to be multiple blade-shaped wings made of energy with the beginning of the wings being white, before turning baby blue in the middle and then royal blue at the tips with lightning being seen shifting and cracking constantly in the wings.

Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy unleashed a mighty roar as its two Overlay Units circled around it.

Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy ATK Points: 3000/ Rank: 8/ Overlay units: 2.

"Two Rank 8 Number monsters!" Astral called out in surprise that Kite was able to summon two powerful monsters in one turn. "That's impressive". Yuma remarked with narrowed eyes, impressed that Kite was able to accomplish so much in one turn. 'Go on blondie and fall right into my trap'. Rio thought to herself with a smirk, waiting for Kite to attack.

"Do you honestly expect me to fall for your Trap? It's obvious that you want me to attack". Kite said with a smirk on his face, making the younger Kastle twin widen her eyes in surprise. "I'll get right to that, after I play the spell Galaxy Cyclone!" Kite called out as he held out a spell card, which a cyclone appeared in the middle of the field, forcing Yuma and his friends to cover their eyes.

"This Spell card destroys your face down!'' Kite explained his spell as Rio's face down card revealed itself, before being destroyed. "Oh? Mirror Force, was it? Such a shame that it didn't work. Go Titanic Galaxy, take out Nightmare Shark!" Kite declared an attack, which Titanic Galaxy unleashed a dragon blast attack that destroyed Nightmare Shock, creating an explosion that forced Shark to cover his eyes. (3000 – 2000 = 1000)

Shark life points: 4000 – 1000 = 3000.

"I'm not done yet, Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord attack Blackship of Corn!" Kite declared another attack with a smirk as he pointed at Blackship of Corn with his right hand's index finger, which Photon Lord pulled his sword out of the ground and charged at Blackship of Corn, destroying it with a sword swipe, creating an explosion that forced Rio to cover her eyes. (2500 – 2100 = 400)

Rio Life Points: 4000 – 400 = 3600.

"I think I've done enough for now, so I end my turn with a face down!" Kite declared his turn over as a face down card appeared on his field.

Yuma Life Points: 2500/ Number of cards in hand: 5.

"He destroyed two of our Numbers as if it was child's play". Enna said in shock that Kite managed to destroy Nightmare Shark and Blackship of Corn. "What a move, master Kite! That's the way the master of the Galaxy-Eyes duels!" Orbital called out in joy at seeing Kite handle Yuma, Shark and Rio very easily.

"Oh, I should mention something. If you try to use a monster effect, Photon Lord can use an Overlay Unit to negate that effect. And if you try to attack Photon Lord, Titanic Galaxy can change that attack to him instead, so you might want to be careful". Kite informed Yuma, Shark and Rio about his two monster's effects.

"Those Numbers are dangerous. Yuma, you must figure out a way to at least destroy one of them!" Astral told his partner that he must destroy one of the two monsters that Kite commands. "I'll try, here goes! My turn, draw!'' Yuma called out as he drew a card from his deck in a dramatic fashion.

"I play Photon Lord's special ability!" Kite calls out with a smirk as he holds out his right hand, which Photon Lord holds up his shield, releasing a golden glow. "Whoa, what's happening!" Yuma called out in surprise at Photon Lord using its ability on his turn. "During my opponent's turn, I can add a Photon or Galaxy card from my deck to my hand, so I'll choose Galaxy Rebirth!'' Kite explained his monster's effect as a card slotted out of his deck, which he added to his hand, briefly showing it to his opponents.

Yuma looked at his hand and the card he drew, before he smirked as he thought of a plan. "Yuma". Astral said to his partner, taking notice of the smirk on his face. "I'll start off by summoning, Gagaga Caesar!'' Yuma called out as a card materialized on his field, before a white suited, black caped and blue haired monster appeared, wielding a staff.

Gagaga Caesar ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 3.

"Now since I control a 'Gagaga' monster, I can summon out Gagaga Clerk to the field!'' Yuma called out as another card materialized on his field, before Gagaga Clerk appeared on his field.

Gagaga Clerk ATK Points: 400/ Level: 2.

"Now I activate Gagaga Caesar's special ability! By removing a monster like Goblindbergh, all monsters on my field becomes the same level as Star Drawing's level!'' Yuma explained his monster's special ability as Gagaga Clerk and Gagaga Caesar's levels changed.

Gagaga Caesar level: 3 + 1 = 4.

Gagaga Clerk level: 2 + 2 = 4.

"Now I Overlay my level four Gagaga Caesar and Clerk!'' Yuma called out as he held up his right hand as both his monsters turned into brown lights that descended into the air. Appearing in front of Yuma was a galaxy portal, which the two lights descended into. "I Xyz summon Number 39: Utopia Double!'' Yuma called out, holding out Utopia Double's card out with his right hand as Utopia's sealed form appears.

Utopia Double began to unseal himself, letting out a battle cry with two yellow Overlay Units circling around him.

Number 39: Utopia Double ATK Points: 0000/ Rank: 4/ Overlay Units: Two.

"D-did he say Number? Confirmed, that is indeed a Number monster! Master Kite, that monster's a Number!" Orbital told his master, much to Kite's interest. "Interesting. So, do you three hunt Numbers? I really hope so?" Kite asked with a grin, now hoping that he gets more Numbers than he bargained for.

"We'll see about that! I play Utopia Double's special ability!" Yuma called out as he held up his right hand, making Shark and Rio widen their eyes. "Yuma, his Number card can negate Utopia Double's special ability!" Shark told his sister's friend that Kite's Photon Lord can negate Utopia Double's special ability.

"How about I remind him for you! I play Photon Lord's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, that ability is negated!'' Kite called out as Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord absorbed an overlay unit in its sword, before firing a beam at Utopia Double, striking him in the gem that's on his chest. "And since the monster I used for Photon Lord's special ability was a Galaxy monster, like Galaxy Cleric, your monster's destroyed!" Kite explained another part of his monster's effect as Utopia Double exploded.

"Yuma, what was the point of summoning Utopia Double?" Rio questioned her friend on why he summoned Utopia Double, only for it to get destroyed. "Because now Photon Lord's ability is used up. Also for this, the spell Re-Xyz!'' Yuma called out as a spell card materialized on his field.

"Re-Xyz allows me to use Monsters in my graveyard to Xyz Summon an Xyz monster in my graveyard, like Utopia Double!'' Yuma explained his spell's effects, making Kite smirk at him. "Well too bad because the only level four monster you have in your graveyard is Star Drawing''. Kite reminded Yuma that he only had Star Drawing in his graveyard.

"That's true, but there's also Rio's Blizzard Dragon! Do you mind?!" Yuma asked Rio to let him use her Blizzard Dragon, which she nodded with a smile. "Oh course, now let him have it". Rio replied to Yuma with a smile, making him nod to her in thanks. "Thanks Rio. I Overlay the level 4 Star Drawing and Blizzard Dragon!'' Yuma called out as he held up his right hand as two ghostly forms of Blizzard Dragon and Star Drawing appeared.

Star Drawing ATK Points: 1600/ Level: 4.

Blizzard Dragon ATK Points: 1800/ Level: 4.

Both Blizzard Dragon and Star Drawing turned into lights that represented their colour as they descended into the sky. A galaxy portal appeared on the ground, which the two lights went into. "Reappear, Utopia Double!" Yuma called out as Utopia Double reappeared from the portal.

Number 39: Utopia Double ATK Points: 0000/ Rank: 4/ Overlay Units: Two.

"Now I activate Utopia Double's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, I can add a 'Double or Nothing' from my deck to my hand and use Utopia Double to Xyz summon Utopia!" Yuma explained his monster's effect as Utopia Double absorbed an overlay unit.

A card slotted out of Yuma's deck, which he added to his hand as Utopia Double turned back to its sealed form, before going back into a galaxy portal that appeared on the ground. "Appear Number 39: Utopia!'' Yuma shouted out as Utopia flew out of the portal with two overlay units circling around him.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay Units: 2.

"So that Number has two forms. I assume something else comes from this?" Kite asked with a smirk on his face. "You bet there is! Since Utopia was summoned through Utopia Double's special ability, Utopia's ATK Points are doubled!'' Yuma explained that thanks to Utopia Double's special ability as his ace monster was surrounded in a white aura.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500 X 2 = 5000.

"Way to go, Yuma!" Shark called out with a smile on his face at seeing Yuma double Utopia's ATK Points. "Go Utopia, attack Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord!'' Yuma called out as he pointed at Photon Lord, which Utopia threw his sword into the sky. Utopia caught his sword, slashing Photon Lord in half, before it exploded.

"Nice work Yuma, you just took out Number 90 and dealt 2500 points of damage!'' Rio called out to Yuma with a smile, proud of him for destroying Photon Lord. "Thanks Rio". Yuma thanked Rio for her kind words, before he gasped as the smoke from the explosion disappeared to reveal Kite unharmed.

Kite Life Points: 6000.

"How come you didn't take a scratch?'' Yuma questioned Kite on why he didn't lose any life points. "Because of the Defense Draw Trap!'' Kite said with a smirk as his face down revealed itself. "Damn it!" Shark called out in frustration as Kite drew a card from his deck, thanks to his trap.

"And if you think that's bad, check this out! Since an Xyz Monster was destroyed, Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy gains the destroyed Photon Lord's ATK Points''. Kite said with a smirk on his face, making Yuma, Astral, Shark, Rio and Enna widen their eyes in shock as Titanic Galaxy was covered in a white aura.

Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy ATK Points: 3000 + 2500 = 5500.

"It's ATK Points are higher than Utopia's!" Rio called out in shock that Titanic Galaxy is stronger than Utopia now. "I end my turn with two face-downs!" Yuma declared his turn over as two face-down cards appeared on his field.

Kite Life Points: 6000/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"I draw!" Kite called out as he drew his card from the deck. "Go Titanic Galaxy, destroy Utopia!" Kite declared an attack, which Titanic Dragon unleashed a dragon breath attack at Utopia. "Think again, I play Utopia's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, your attack is negated! Go Light Wing Shield'' Yuma explained his monster's special ability, as Utopia absorbed an Overlay Unit.

Utopia used his armored wing to block Titanic Dragon's breathe attack. "I'll place a face down and end my turn!'' Kite declared his turnover as a face down card appeared on his field.

Shark Life Points: 3000/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"I was getting tired of waiting, it's my turn now!" Shark called out as he drew his card from his deck. "I summon out, Hammer Shark!'' Shark called out, holding a card out with his right hand as the card materialized on the field, before a torrent of water came from the card. Inside the torrent of water was Hammer Shark, who growled at Kite.

Hammer Shark ATK Points: 1700/ Level: 4.

"I'm not done yet because now since I control a water monster, I can summon out Silent Angler!'' Shark explained as a card materialized on his field, before Silent Angler appeared.

Silent Angler ATK Points: 800/ Level: 4.

"I Overlay my Level 4 Hammer Shark and Silent Angler!'' Shark called out as he held up his right hand, which his two monsters turned into two blue orbs that represent their attribute. Appearing in front of Shark was a galaxy portal, which the two lights went into. "Now say hello to Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark!'' Shark called out as a light blue aura surrounded him, before a power roar was heard underground.

The ground started shaking as the crack started getting bigger, making everyone but Shark and Kite wobble a little. The ground than split open as a giant figured descended out of the crack and into the air, before crashing into the ground behind Shark.

Dust covered Shark and the mystery monster for 10 seconds, before it cleared to reveal Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark, who had two blue overlay units circling around it, roaring.

Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark ATK Points: 2600/ Rank: 4/ overlay units: 2.

Shark looked at Yuma, who nodded to him with a smirk, which the older Kastle Sibling nodded back. "I play Spider Shark's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, all monsters you control loses 1000 ATK Points!" Shark explained his Number card's special ability. Spider Shark ate his Overlay Unit, which the Sea Serpent spouts threads that fall all over Titanic Galaxy.

Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy ATK Points: 5500 – 1000 = 4500.

"Now go, Spider Shark! Take out that lizard!'' Shark declared an attack as Spider Shark began to gather energy in its mouth. "I play Utopia's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, Shark's attack is negated!'' Yuma called out as Utopia absorbed an Overlay Unit into his chest.

"W-Why would you l-losers negate your own attack?" Orbital 7 questioned from behind Kite, thinking that Yuma was stupid. "For this, the Quick-Play spell card, Double or Nothing!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself. "When an attack is negated, this spell allows Spider Shark to attack again, only double the attack power!'' Shark explains Yuma's spell as Spider Shark was covered in a yellow aura.

Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark ATK Points: 2600 X 2 = 5200.

"Go Spider Shark, Spider Tornado!" Shark called out as he thrust out his right hand, which Spider Shark unleashed a water breath attack that took the form of a Tornado. The tornado absorbed Titanic Galaxy and destroyed him. (5200 – 4500 = 700)

Kite life points: 6000 – 700 = 5300.

"Alright Yuma and Reginald! You guys took out Titanic Galaxy!" Rio called out in joy at seeing her friend and brother work together and destroy Kite's Number. "Hell yeah, how'd you like that Hunter!?'' Shark called out with a smirk on his face, hoping that Kite is angry now.

"Not as much as I'll like this". Kite replied to Shark with a calm smirk, making Astral, Enna, Yuma, Shark and Rio blink at him. "I play the Trap, Xyz Spirits!" Kite called out as his face down card flipped up, showing an image of Starliege Paladynamo, Photon Thrasher and Photon Crusher.

(Xyz Spirits/ Type: Trap/ Effect: Select 1 Xyz Monster from your Graveyard and remove it from play. If all of the monsters that were used for the Xyz Summon of that monster are in your Graveyard, you can Special Summon them to your side of the field.)

"By removing Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy from play, I can bring back Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and Galaxy Knight''. Kite explained his trap's effect with a smirk on his face as a portal appeared on the ground, which Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and Galaxy Knight flew out of it.

Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Level: 8.

Galaxy Knight ATK Points: 2800/ Level: 8.

"This guy just won't go down. I play a face down and end my turn!'' Shark declared his turn over as a face down card appeared on his field.

Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark ATK Points: 5200 – 2600 = 2600.

Kite Life Points: 5300/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"I draw!" Kite called out as he drew his card from his deck, before instantly playing it on his duel disk. "If I control a Galaxy Knight, I can Summon another one!'' Kite explained as another Galaxy Knight's card materialized on his field, before the mentioned monster appears on his field.

Galaxy Knight ATK Points: 2800/ Level: 8.

"Three level 8 monsters''. Astral observed with wide eyes, afraid of what Kite is planning to Summon. "He has all he needs to Xyz Summon a Rank 8 monster". Enna told Yuma and Rio, causing them both to grit their teeth.

"I Overlay my level 8 Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and two Galaxy Knights!" Kite called out as Galaxy-Eyes unleashed a mighty roar as he and the two Galaxy Knights turned into three yellow lights that ascended into the air.

"With these three monsters, I build the Overlay Network!'' Kite called out as a galaxy portal appeared in the sky, which the three lights went into. A red aura covered Kite's body as he held out his right hand, right before a two-pronged spear formed in his hand. "Radiant galaxy, become the striking light! All you need to do is arise!" Kite chanted as he took aim and chucked the spear into the portal, which closed and let out an explosion of light. "Descend now… our combined soul!" Kite shouted out as he held out his right hand.

A bright fiery explosion occurred in space, creating a cloud of embers. A loud roar was heard from within, and two large red wings extended themselves. Two heads that were part of the wings growled fiercely. The enormous being extended its claws, its body glowing red with black scales. "Neo Galaxy-Eyes… Photon Dragon!" Kite shouted out as finally, the head rose up, eyes glowing while yet shining with the power of a dark galaxy, as the colossus thrust its arms outward, revealing itself in its full glory and power, with three yellow overlay units circling around it.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 4500/ Rank: 8/ Overlay Units: 3.

Yuma, Rio, Shark, Astral and Enna looked up at the three-headed dragon in awe, who growled at them. "Geez, just take a look at that thing! I heard two heads are better than one, but three is just a crowd!" Shark called out at the sight of Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon.

"You want overkill? How's about this! I activate Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon's special ability! Photon Howling!'' Kite called out as his new Dragon unleashed a power howl, which caused Utopia and Spider Shark to moan in pain. "If Galaxy-Eyes was used to summon Neo Galaxy-Eyes, all your monsters lose their special abilities!" Kite explained his dragon's special ability, making Astral widen his eyes in concern.

"Oh no! With that effect, Neo Galaxy-Eyes can destroy Number monsters now!" Astral called out in concern at the Numbers now losing their special abilities. "Just great''. Rio said with narrowed eyes at seeing Kite negate Utopia and Spider Shark's special abilities.

"I activate Neo Galaxy-Eyes' special ability! Now by using an Overlay Unit, all your Xyz monsters' Overlay Units are absorbed and he gains 500 ATK Points for each one!" Kite explained his monster's effect as Neo Galaxy-Eyes ate one of its overlay units, before it absorbed Spider Shark's Overlay Unit.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 4500 + 500 = 5000.

"Come on, again!" Shark called out in annoyance that Neo Galaxy-Eyes has 5000 ATK Points. "Go Neo Galaxy-Eyes, take out Number 37! Ultimate Photon Stream of Destruction!" Kite commanded an attack, which all three heads of Neo Galaxy-Eyes fired a red stream at Spider Shark.

'I'm sorry Nasch, I failed you'. An unfamiliar voice called out from Spider Shark, making Shark widen his eyes in shock, right before the red stream destroyed Spider Shark, blowing Shark off his feet. (5000 – 2600 = 2400)

Shark Life Points: 3000 – 2400 = 600.

Shark landed hard on his back, with Yuma, Astral, Rio and Enna looking at him in concern. "Reginald!" Rio called out in concern for her big brother. "You okay?!" Yuma asked Shark if he was okay to continue with the duel. "I'm…fine. It'll take more…than that to take me down, even if my best monster's gone''. Shark managed to say as he got back on his feet, shaking in pain from the attack.

"Oh really? Guess we'll find out soon. I end my turn with a face down card!'' Kite declared his turn over as a face down card materialized on his field.

Rio life points: 3600 / Cards in hand: 5.

"Finally, my turn now! I draw!" Rio called out as she drew her card from her deck, before instantly playing it. "I summon out Blizzard Lizard!'' Rio called out as her card materialized on her field, before Blizzard Lizard appeared on her field.

Blizzard Lizard ATK Points: 600/ Level: 3.

"Now I play the Ice Mirror spell card!'' Rio called out as she slotted a card into her Duel Disk, which the spell materialized on her field. "Now you're gonna have double the double because this spell allows me to choose a level 3 or lower Water monster on my field and summon another one from my deck, so say hello to my second Blizzard Lizard!" Rio explained her spell card's effect as another Blizzard Lizard appeared on her field.

Blizzard Lizard ATK Points: 600/ Level: 3.

"Now to try out a new card! I activate the Double Exposure Spell card!" Rio called out as a spell card materialized on her field. "If I control two monsters with the same name, their levels are doubled!'' Rio explained her spell's effect as both Blizzard Lizards powered up.

2 Blizzard Lizards Level: 3 X 2 = 6.

"Time to feel the flow! Now I Overlay my two Blizzard Lizards!'' Rio called out as she held up her right hand as both her monsters turned into blue lights that descended into the air. Appearing in front of Rio was a galaxy portal, which the blue light descended into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network! XYZ SUMMON! RISE FROM THE ICY DEPTHS NUMBER 21: FROZEN LADY JUSTICE!" Rio called out as the Number '21' flashed in a yellow colour.

From the gold portal arose a large glowing diamond with a red jewel at the center, which quickly transformed. When complete, there stood a stunningly beautiful woman. Blue armour covered her torso, white gloves, stockings, and high heeled boots adorned her arms and legs, and a yellow 21 glowed on her left leg. A skirt that show little of her legs. Her short spiky white hair and skin were pale, the colour of ice, and a long broadsword was equipped on her waste. She stared at Kite, who didn't even flinch and stared back.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 500/ Rank: 6/ Overlay units: 2.

"I play Frozen Lady Justice's special ability! For every Overlay Unit she has, she gains 1000 ATK Points!'' Rio explained her ace monster's special ability as Frozen Lady Justice drew her sword with both her hands.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 500 + 2000 = 2500.

"Even with that power boost, your Number is no match against my Neo Galaxy-Eyes". Kite stated, confident that Neo Galaxy-Eyes could handle Frozen Lady Justice with no problem. "That may be true, but not with this! The spell, Attack Reversal!" Rio called out as she held out a spell with her right hand, which the spell materialized on her field.

"This spell switches our monster's ATK Points, so I hope you don't mind!" Rio explained her spell's effect as Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and Frozen Lady Justice's ATK Points were swopped.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 2500 + 2500 = 5000.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 5000 – 2500 = 2500.

"Nice going, Rio!" Yuma called out in joy at seeing Rio turn things around to their side of the Duel. "I'm not even done yet, Yuma! I play the spell, Distortion Crystal!'' Rio called out as another spell card materialized on her field.

"Now every time a monster you control loses ATK Points, it'll lose double the amount!" Rio explained her spell's effect as the spell card glowed. "Now the for the spell, Zero Blade!'' Rio called out as another spell card materialized on her field. "This spell not only lets Frozen Lady Justice attack twice, but now your Dragon loses 1000 ATK Points and thanks to Distortion Crystal, that's 2000 instead!" Rio explained her spell card's effect as a blue aura covered Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 2500 – 2000 = 500.

"Well done Rio, now you have all you need to defeat this hunter''. Enna praised Rio for lowering Neo Galaxy-Eyes' ATK Points low enough to win the duel. "You heard her, Frozen Lady Justice! Attack Neo Galaxy-Eyes!'' Rio called out with a smile as Frozen Lady Justice charged at Neo Galaxy-Eyes.

"I saw that move coming from a mile away! Reveal Lumenize!" Kite called out as his face down card revealed itself. "When you attack, this trap not only negates that attack, but gives a Light Attribute monster ATK Points equal to the ATK Points of your attacking monster!" Kite explained his trap's effect as a beam shot out of the trap towards Frozen Lady Justice, making her blink in surprise as sparkles of energy left her and were absorbed into Neo Galaxy-Eyes.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 500 + 5000 = 5500.

"But how!?" Astral called out in shock at what he is seeing. "No matter what we do, he just counters everything!" Yuma called out in shock at what he is seeing. "Go ahead and attack, I dare you!'' Kite taunted Rio to attack him again. "I…end my turn with a face down". Rio declared her turn over, having nothing else to do as a face down card appeared on her field.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 5000 – 2500 = 2500.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 5500 + 3000 = 8500. (Just so you know, Neo Galaxy-eyes had 5000 ATK Points before it was switched, but thanks to Rio's combo, it's ATK lost 2000 so instead of 5000, it gains 3000.)

Kite Life Points: 5300/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"My turn now, I draw!" Kite called out as he drew his card from his deck. "I play Neo Galaxy-Eyes' special ability!'' Kite called out as Neo Galaxy-Eyes ate one of its Overlay Units. Frozen Lady Justice gasped out as her Overlay Units were absorbed and eaten by Neo Galaxy-Eyes.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 2500 – 2000 = 500.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 8500 + 1000 = 9500.

"Ahh nuts, 9500 ATK Points!'' Shark called out in disbelief at what he was seeing. "If this attack hits anyone of you, you'll lose the Duel". Enna told her friends that if Neo Galaxy-Eyes lands an attack, one of them will lose. "Crap, we're toast!" Yuma called out in concern that one of them would lose.

"T-That's right! And then your Number c-card and souls go bye-bye!" Orbital 7 called out, catching the attention of Yuma, Shark, Rio, Enna and Astral. "Our souls? Wait, did you take that guy's soul from the shopping mall yesterday?!'' Rio called out, wanting to know if Kite was the one responsible for what happened to the thug.

Kite grit his teeth in anger. "You pile of scrap metal! I already got these guys on the ropes and you bring that up! What the hell is wrong with you!" Kite snapped at Orbital for letting out the secret of what happens to his opponents, making Orbital 7 widen his eyes in panic. Orbital 7 quickly dashed a few feet away from Kite. "Sorry, won't happen a-again!" Orbital apologized to Kite, bowing his head a few times.

"My sister asked you a question pal, so answer her!" Shark demanded Kite to tell them if he was the one responsible for what happened to the thug. "You three won't be around for long, so I might as well tell you. My method for taking a Number card is a little…forceful. So forceful in fact that when I take a Number, I take the Number holder's soul'' Kite explained that his method of taking a Number, making Yuma, Astral, Enna, Shark and Rio widen their eyes in shock.

"Don't worry, it's quite painless. Why don't I show you by taking out that girl! Go Neo Galaxy-Eyes, Ultimate Photon Stream of Destruction!'' Kite called out an attack, which Neo Galaxy-Eyes began charging up an attack. 'Is this really it for me…am I really gonna join mum and dad?' Rio mentally questioned in fear at what she was about to experience.

'I'm sorry Marin'. A female voice called out, coming from Frozen Lady Justice, making Rio widen her eyes at hearing that voice. Yuma looked at Rio, seeing her expression of fear, making him grit his teeth before he looked forward at Kite. "I play the trap, A Hero's rescue!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself, revealing an image of a caped hero saving a princess from a dragon, holding her in bride style.

(A Hero's rescue/ Type: Trap/ Effect: When an opponent's monster declares an attack on a monster, target a different monster you control; change the attack target to it and perform damage calculation with the battle damage halved.)

Neo Galaxy Eyes unleashed a red stream attack from its three heads at Frozen Lady Justice. Suddenly Utopia appeared in front of his comrade, taking the stream attack for her, making Frozen Lady Justice widen her eyes in shock. "Yuma!" Rio called out in surprise at his move, while Shark had wide eyes as well.

"The trap 'A Hero's rescue' changes the attack to Utopia and halves the damage!" Yuma explained his trap's effect as Utopia was destroyed, creating a power explosion that blew Yuma and Astral away with both of them crying out in pain. (9500 – 5000 = 4500 divide by 2 = 2250)

Yuma Life Points: 2500 – 2250 = 250.

Yuma's Duel Gazer cracked from the attack, along with his Duel Disk and Duel Pad getting damaged beyond repair from that attack with the 13-year-old landing on his back, groaning in pain with both Rio and Shark staring at him in shock. 'He…protected Rio…!' Shark thought to himself in shock that Yuma protected Rio when he couldn't.

'Yuma…you…''. Rio thought to herself in shock that Yuma protected her as her cheeks began to turn red. "Valliant effort, but it matters not. Since my Neo Galaxy-Eyes absorbed two overlay units from your Frozen Lady Justice, it can perform two attacks on monsters this turn!" Kite called out with a smirk, making Rio and Shark widen their eyes as Neo Galaxy-Eyes prepared to attack again.

Shark grit his teeth as he grew a deep frown. "Not on your life, Number Hunter! I activated Cutter Shark's ability from my hand!" Shark called out as he held out a card with his right hand. "By releasing Frozen Lady Justice, this shark takes its place for the attack!" The WATER Duelist explained Cutter Shark's ability.

Frozen Lady Justice burst into yellow sparkles, before they reassembled and transformed into a green shark.

Cutter Shark DEF Points: 2000/ Level: 5.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon Photon Dragon unleashed another red stream attack, which destroyed Cutter Shark. "Nice teamwork. I end my turn!" Kite declared his turn over since he had nothing else to do.

Yuma Life Points: 250/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

Yuma struggled to get back up, while Astral struggled to stand. "Astral" Enna said in concern as she flew over to Astral, kneeling down and placed her hands on his shoulders. "I'm alright, but Yuma is…" Astral told his wife, before looking at his partner in concern.

"Just give it up! Without your Duel Disk or Duel Gazer, it's over for you". Kite said with a grin, considering Yuma out of the duel now that his Duel Disk was destroyed. "I hate to say it, but the hunter's right". Shark said as he looked at the destroyed Duel Disk that Yuma once used. "Yuma…" Rio said in concern for her friend, worried that he'll lose his dueling spirit.

Yuma groaned as he continued struggling back on his feet, but was failing. "Can't give up. Have to keep fighting to protect Shark and Rio". Yuma said in pain as he tried to stand up only to fall on his knees.

Suddenly without warning, Yuma's key started glowing a bright golden light. Yuma and Astral blinked in surprise, right as the glow soon covered them with the two partners forced to shut their eyes.

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(In an unknown location)

Yuma opened his eyes to see that he was back in that world with that giant gate with the demonic designed and chained, only Astral was with him this time. "It's… that gate from my dream!'' Yuma called out in surprise at seeing himself back in this world.

"Yuma, where are we?!'' Astral questioned Yuma, thinking that he would know where they are. "Yuma Tsukumo, have you the courage?!'' The giant door called out, getting Yuma and Astral to look at the giant door. "Courage for what?'' Yuma replied to the giant gate, wondering what it could be talking about that needs courage.

"Enter the door and you shall gain new power beyond anything you have imagined. However, to balance this power, you must sacrifice that which is most important to you. One stands in your way, however. Use your skill to defeat this threat. Now if you dare, enter this door. Enter and obtain the power of 'Zexal!'' The gate explained to the two partners, making Astral widen his eyes in shock.

"Did he say Zexal?!'' Astral called out in shock at what he heard, getting Yuma to look at his partner. "Astral, what's Zexal?!'' Yuma asked his partner if he knew what Zexal was. "Zexal is a miraculous power that will save my world''. Astral explained to Yuma what Zexal was, making him widen his eyes as he looked back at the gate.

"For my friends, Shark and Rio, and Astral's family! I will accept the power of Zexal!'' Yuma called out, accepting the power. "Then take the power and fulfil your destiny!'' The gate called out as the chains on it shattered. The gate opened, releasing a rainbow colour that soon engulfed Yuma and Astral with the two crying out in surprise.

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(Back in the real world)

Back in the real world, Yuma gets back on his feet, his hands hanging down as he glares at Kite as Astral floated back up with Enna still looking at him in concern. "You alright Yuma?'' Rio asked her friend, which Yuma nodded to her with a smile.

"So you can still stand. Why don't you just give up?'' Kite questioned Yuma with a smirk on his face. "I'll never give up! A true Duelist must always believe in the probability of winning, even if the odds are stacked against you!'' Yuma called out in defiance, refusing to give up now or ever, making Astral smile at his partner.

"Well said, partner''. Astral said to Yuma with a smile. Suddenly, a bright light shined on the two, allow Kite and Shark see Astral. 'I can't believe it, that's really the invisible guy that Rio told me about. Huh, guess Yuma didn't make her crazy after all'. Shark thought to himself, staring at Astral in awe.

'It…can't be. That's the original Number!' Kite thought to himself in shock at seeing Astral, having never thought he would see the original Number tonight. Soon the light started to change Yuma's Duel Disk and Duel Gazer.

Yuma's Duel Disk changes to a Duel Disk like Kaiba's Duel Disk from Dark side of Dimensions, only where it was blue was instead red. His deck was absorbed into the new Duel Disk as well. In addition, he had a black headset covering his left eye, which a Duel Tattoo appeared over his left eye that was shining nonstop.

(Play Zexal's theme)

"Alright, let's do this Astral! Time to feel the Ultimate flow!" Yuma called out as he held up his right hand, which Astral held up his left hand, pressing it against Yuma's hand. "Time to hi-five the sky, Yuma!'' Astral called out as he turned into a blue mist light, while Yuma turned into a red mist light before the two lights descended into the air.

Kite, Shark, Rio and Enna looked up in shock as the two lights went around them, before clashing into each other, causing a bright light that forced them all to cover their eyes. "When two distant souls become one, the power of Zexal is revealed!" Astral called out from within as the golden light disappeared to reveal that Yuma and Astral have now become one.

Standing in their place was Yuma, only he now was wearing a white suit with red armor plating, his right eye now golden like Astral's left eye, his hair now golden and like Astral's and his own hair merged together. A different Duel Disk on his left forearm and finally a different Duel Gazer over his left eye.

"Go Zexal Morph!" Yuma and Astral called out as the combined form known as Zexal was emitting a golden light. Everyone looked at the combined form of Yuma and Astral in shock at what they just witnessed. "Yuma and Astral…combined". Rio said in disbelief at what she just witnessed. "I can't believe it…the legendary power, Zexal''. Enna said in shock that her husband joined together with Yuma to unlock Zexal.

"Now there's something you don't see every day''. Shark commented, looking at the Zexal form of Yuma and Astral. "Even with your little light show, it's impossible for you to win!'' Kite called out as he pointed at Zexal with his right hand's index finger. "Is that so?" Zexal questioned Kite with a smirk on his face, making him widen his eyes in shock.

A golden glow covered Zexal's right hand. "Let's do this!'' Zexal called out as he held up his right hand as sparkles of golden energy started to gather around his hand. "A truly powerful Duelist can shake the outcome of a duel! He can even generate the very card that he needs to draw!'' Astral's voice called out as Zexal placed his right hand's index and middle fingers on the top card of his deck, which started glowing when he touched it.

"Go Shining Draw!'' Zexal and Astral called out as the combined form of the two partners drew his card in a dramatic fashion. Zexal smirked at seeing what he drew. Zexal played a card on his duel disk, before a card materialized on his field. "Appear Zexal Weapon Griffin Scythe!'' Zexal called out as he unleashed a golden blast from his right hand towards the sky, creating a golden explosion.

A cry was heard, before a golden griffin with golden wings and feathers appeared, flying down with a scythe shape blade as the tip of its tail.

(Zexal Weapon Griffin Scythe/ Type: Beast/ Level: 4/ ATK Points: 1000/ DEF Points: 1000/ Attribute: Light/ Effect: When this card is summoned, special summon a 'Utopia' monster from the graveyard. You can equip this card to a 'Utopia' from your hand or field, it gains 1000 ATK and DEF Points. When the equipped monster would be destroyed in battle, banish another card from the graveyard to negate its destruction. During the battle phase, reduce the opponent's monster's ATK points by 300 x the number of banished monsters)

"Zexal Weapon Griffin Scythe's special ability activates! When he's Summoned, it can review a Utopia monster from the graveyard! So, raise up Number 39: Utopia!" Zexal explained his monster's effect as a portal appeared on the field, as Utopia appeared from it, letting out a battle cry.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 0.

Zexal picked up a card from his hand and held it out between his right hand's index and middle fingers. "Now I play the powerful Spell, Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force!'' Zexal called out as the spell materialized on his field, making Enna and Rio widen their eyes. "He's using Astral Force!'' Enna called out in surprise that Zexal was using the card she gave him.

"This Spell ranks up Utopia into an Xyz Monster one or two Ranks higher! This is all of our power! Go Rank up Xyz evolution!'' Zexal called out as Utopia turned into a bright yellow light that descended into the sky. A galaxy portal appeared in the sky that the light went into, creating a bright light.

"Shatter the boundaries of reality! Arise anew Number 39: Utopia Beyond!'' Zexal called out as a much bigger white armoured version of Utopia appeared with one yellow Overlay Unit circling around it, unleashing a rainbow like glow.

Number 39: Utopia Beyond ATK Points: 3000/ Rank: 6/ Overlay units: 1.

Kite and Shark gasped in awe at the new monster, while Rio and Enna looked at Utopia Beyond with smiles forming on their faces. "Amazing!'' Rio exclaimed in amazement at seeing Utopia Beyond. "Indeed Rio''. Enna agreed with Rio with a smile on her face.

"I now equip Griffin Scythe to Utopia Beyond! Griffin Scythe can equip to a Utopia monster like Utopia Beyond!'' Zexal explained his monster's effect as Griffin Scythe turned into a yellow light that went towards Utopia Beyond, creating a flash that covered the rank 6 from view.

The flash disappeared to reveal Utopia Beyond holding a white scythe in its hands, the tang part of it being Griffin Scythe's head with the evolved warrior of hope now having Griffin Scythe's wings on its backs.

Number 39: Utopia Beyond ATK Points: 3000 + 1000 = 4000.

"Now go Utopia Beyond and destroy Neo Galaxy-Eyes!'' Zexal ordered an attack, which Utopia Beyond charged at Neo Galaxy-Eyes. "Are you a fool?! Your monster is weaker then my Galaxy-Eyes!'' Kite called out in surprise that Zexal was attacking with a weaker monster. "Think again! When Utopia was used to Summon Utopia Beyond and when he attacks, all your monsters loose all their ATK Points!'' Zexal explained as Utopia Beyond unleashed a white beam at Neo Galaxy-Eyes, draining its power.

Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 9500 – 9500 = 0000.

"What!" Kite called out in shock at what he was seeing. "Go Utopia Beyond, Rising Sun Scythe slash!" Zexal called out as Utopia Beyond flew above Neo Galaxy-Eyes, before diving down, slicing through it with its scythe, before it leaped away, causing Galaxy-Eyes to explode in a huge explosion that blew Kite off his feet.

Kite Life Points: 5300 – 4000 = 1300.

Kite slammed hard on the ground on his back from the powerful attack that Utopia Beyond unleashed. "M-Master Kite!'' Orbital 7 called out in concern for his master. "I reveal the Quick-Play spell Sebek's Blessing!'' Rio called out as her face down card revealed itself. "When a monster we control inflects damage to you, the owner of that monster regains Life points equal to the damage inflected upon you!'' Rio explained her spell's effect as Zexal's aura glowed brighter.

Zexal Life Points: 250 + 4000 = 4250.

Zexal looked at Rio and nodded to her in thanks with a smile, which Rio returned with a smile. "I play one face down card and end my turn!'' Zexal declared his turn over as a face down card appeared on his field.

(Music end)

Kite Life Points: 1300/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"How'd you like that, hunter! Guess you're not so tough after all!'' Shark called out with a smirk of confidence on his face as Kite slowly got back on his feet. His eyes were covered by his hair and his lips were still, before Kite slowly raised his hands and…applauded.

Zexal, Rio, Shark and Enna looked surprised that Kite applauded for them. "Bravo, really bravo indeed. You actually destroyed my Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, now I have no reason to not use my ultimate creature anymore". Kite said as he continued applauding, making Zexal, Rio, Shark and Enna widen their eyes in surprise.

"That wasn't your strongest monster!?" Rio called out in surprise that Neo Galaxy-Eyes wasn't Kite's ultimate monster. "No, but you'll see really soon''. Kite replied to Rio with a smirk as he was covered in a light blue aura.

(Play Kite's Japanese theme)

"My turn now, and it'll be a good one!" Kite called out as he drew his card from his deck in a dramatic fashion, before placing it in his hand and taking another one in his hand. "I play the spell, Galaxy Rebirth!'' Kite called out as the spell materialized on his field. "This spell card summons a Galaxy-Eyes from my graveyard and equip it to this card with its ATK points cut in half! Arise, Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!" Kite explained his spell's effect as a portal appeared on his field, which Galaxy-Eyes Photon dragon flew out of.

Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon ATK Points: 3000 – 1500 = 1500/ Level: 8.

"Stay frosty you two". Zexal told Shark and Rio, which the two nodded to him. "Now Galaxy Rebirth's other effect! If the equipped monster is used for an Xyz summon, this card counts as another monster with the same level! I Overlay my Galaxy-Eyes and Galaxy Rebirth!'' Kite explained his spell's effect as Galaxy-Eyes and his spell turned into yellow lights that descended into the sky.

Appearing in front of Kite was a galaxy portal, that the two lights descended into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz summon! Just like you, this'll be my full power!'' Kite called out as another spear appeared in front of him. Kite grabbed the spear with his right hand, before he leaped into the air, making Zexal, Rio, Shark and Enna widen their eyes in surprise.

"Come forth, my ultimate creature and partner!'' Kite called out before he threw the spear into the ground, which stabbed the ground. "Descend, all mighty Number 62!'' Kite called out as he held out a card between his right hand's index and middle fingers with the number '62' appearing in red colours. "A Number!'' Rio called out in shock, with Zexal, Shark and Enna having wide eyes of shock as well.

The spear started unleashing a power blue light, forcing Shark and Rio to cover their eyes, while Zexal wasn't bothered. "What's happening!"' Shark called out in surprise at what was happening. "Descend my great beast, Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon!'' Kite called out as a newer version of Galaxy-Eyes appeared, only bigger, stronger, new wings and had the number '62' on its wings, unleashing a powerful roar with two yellow Overlay Units circling around it.

(Music end)

Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon ATK Points: 4000/ Rank: 8/ Overlay units: 2.

"This is just getting ridiculous, that thing has a Number form as well!'' Shark called out in irritation at how Kite has so many powerful monsters. "Yup and its ability activates! All Xyz monsters on the field has their Ranks increase by one!'' Kite called out as Prime Photon Dragon unleashed a sound wave at Utopia Beyond.

Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon Rank: 8 + 1 = 9.

Number 39: Utopia Beyond Rank: 6 + 1 = 7.

"Why would he increase Xyz monster's Ranks?" Enna asked in confusion at Kite's move of increasing Utopia Beyond's rank. "Now Prime Photon Dragon, attack Utopia Beyond!" Kite declared an attack, making everyone widen their eyes in shock. "But Utopia Beyond has the same ATK points as your Galaxy-Eyes!?'' Zexal called out in surprise at Kite's unexpected move.

"That's the thing! When Galaxy-eyes Prime Photon Dragon battles, he gains 200 ATK Points times all Xyz monsters' Ranks on the field!" Kite explained his dragon's special ability as yellow sparkles surrounded Prime Photon. "Galaxy-Eyes' rank is 9, while your Utopia Beyond's rank is 7, which equals 16. Times that by 200 and you get 3200!" Kite calculated for his opponents as Prime Photon powered up.

Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon ATK Points: 4000 + 3200 = 7200.

"7200 ATK Points!" Zexal called out in surprise at seeing Prime Photon Dragon's new ATK Points. "Attack with Eternity Photon Stream!'' Kite called out as he held up his right glowing blue hand, which Prime Photon Dragon began to gather energy for a stream attack, before unleashing it at Utopia Beyond.

"Zexal Weapon Griffin Scythe's effect activates! By removing a monster from our graveyard, Utopia Beyond is safe from harm! We remove Utopia Double!'' Astral's voice called out as a black portal appeared on the ground. Utopia Double's card went into the portal, while Utopia Beyond blocked the stream with its scythe.

"And for every monster removed from play, your Dragon looses 300 ATK Points!" Zexal explained the Zexal Weapon's second effect as Prime Photon lost some of its power.

Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon ATK Points: 7200 – 300 = 6900.

Prime Photon Dragon's attack caused an explosion that blew Zexal off his feet, but he flipped in mid-air and landed on his feet. (6900 – 4000 = 2900)

Zexal Life points: 4250 – 2900 = 1350.

"Impressive, you managed to protect your Number''. Kite complemented with an impressed smirk on his face as his glowing aura disappeared. "You're not so bad yourself, I'm having a blast here!" Zexal complemented Kite back with a smile, having enjoyed this duel so much. "Happy to hear". Kite replied to his opponent, before he felt something incredibly wrong that made him widen his eyes.

"I-Incoming message. Master Kite!'' Orbital 7 called out to his master, getting Kite's and Prime Photon Dragon's attention. Orbital 7 created a screen for Kite, who widen his eyes in horror, with Prime Photon Dragon letting out a cry of surprise.

On the screen was an unconscious Hart, being held in Luna's arms, who looked beyond worried with Dextra and Orbital 8 next to her. "Hart! Luna, Dextra, what happened!?'' Kite called out in fear for his little brother, getting Shark and Rio's attention. 'Did he…say Luna…?' Rio thought to herself in surprise, having never thought she would hear that name again.

Kite turned back to his three opponents. "I'll finish you three later, but now…I must leave!'' Kite called out as he pulled on the Duel Anchor, making Zexal, Shark and Rio widen their eyes as the Duel Anchors holding them dispersed, freeing them. "Come on, we must hurry! Let's go, Galaxy-Eyes'' Kite snapped at Orbital 7 and his dragon, now in a hurry to get to his brother, sister and girlfriend.

"Then let's r-roll!'' Orbital 7 called out, before he transformed into a motorcycle form. Kite got on and drove away with Prime Photon Dragon flying after its master. Time than unfroze with the truck that was gonna hit Yuma, driving away with the rain raining down.

Zexal glowed golden, before he split back into Yuma and Astral, who looked surprised at Kite's actions. "Why would he run? The duel hadn't finished?'' Astral questioned why Kite would leave during the duel, while Enna went up to her husband and placed her right hand on his right shoulder in concern.

"I'm more ticked off that he was able to handle everything we threw at him''. Shark grumbled out in anger that despite all their best cards, Kite was able to outsmart and outgun them so easily. "We can't let this crush our spirits. We have to get better so that next time we see him, we'll be ready''. Yuma told Shark that they have to get better for their next encounter with Kite.

"Yuma's right, we have to start getting stronger''. Rio said in agreement to what Yuma said, but her mind was more focused on what Kite said. 'How does he know Luna…how is my best friend involved in this'. Rio thought to herself, thinking back to when she was a child, she would play with a girl who became her best friend and more than a friend to Shark.

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(In Heartland tower)

In Heartland tower in Hart's room, Hart was tucked in his bed, still out cold. Luna, Dextra and Orbital 8 surrounded the bed, looking at Hart in deep concern. "My little brother''. Luna said softly as she gently stroke Hart's left cheek, looking at him in sadness.

Kite and Orbital 8 entered the room just than, running towards Hart's bed. "What happened!" Kite demanded to know what happened to Hart. "He exhausted his powers. All he needs is rest now''. Dextra told Kite, making him gritt his teeth, before he looked at Hart in concern.

"Did you find anymore numbers?'' Dextra asked Kite if he found anymore Numbers, getting him to look at her. Kite looked at Luna, who was kneeling down by the bed, holding Hart's right hand with both her hands, making him soften his expression. "…No, I didn't''. Kite replied to Dextra, knowing about Luna's connection to Shark and Rio.

Luna once told him about her two childhood friends she had before Dr. Faker adopted her, and even showed him a picture of her two friends. When Kite saw Rio and Shark, he knew instantly that they were Luna's old friends. He didn't want to take their souls, but knew that without the special Photon Hand MK 2 that Luna was developing, it was impossible to avoid.

Dextra saw Kite looking at Luna in concern, so she didn't push the situation and went back to looking at the boy she grew to love, just like Kite and Luna, with Luna still holding Hart's hands in concern.

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And done, that was long. Now I know that some of you guys are gonna say its to soon for Zeal, but this was the only time I could find for Zexal to appear. The episode that Zexal appeared in the anime is gonna be different because that's when Rio and Enna will do their own Zexal Morpeth. And if you guys want, I could create a chapter that explains how Kite has Neo Galaxy-Eyes and Prime Photon Dragon early, so please understand.

Next time is the chapter of Yuma, Rio and Shark getting the new power and the power of Synchro monster, plus the Xyz Dragon for Yuma. See ya later.