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.

12. Chapter 12

Hello everyone, sorry it took my a while but like I said, I started playing world of Warcraft again. Anyway, time for questions answered.

Oddeyes Choas: Not happening.

Utopy: Why would I do that?

Guest: She won't betray her friends.

Shine of Destiny: Will pleasure.

Now read the chapter. Also I've already started the next chapter and started doing my Warcraft story.

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Chapter 12: A little girl named Kairi.

The sun was high in the sky, shining down on Heartland City. At Heartland Academy, the students were busy flooding the hallway, some talking to their friends about the World Duel Carnival, or just challenging others to Duels. Inside Mr. Kay's classroom, Yuma was busy packing up his bag, but he had a sad look on his face.

Today was the last day that Rio was part of his classroom. Now that the month was over, she'll be moved up to the upper grade. And to put the icing on the cake, tomorrow was Spirit Day. Spirit Day was a day where students come to school, regardless if it was a weekday or a weekend day, where their parents watch them do their schoolwork.

"I wish Spirit Day never existed". Yuma said to himself with narrowed eyes as he put his bag on his back. Astral appeared next to his partner, having his arms crossed. "Spirt Day sounds like it involves phantoms and ghosts''. Astral commented, getting Yuma's attention as he looked at his partner.

"It's where our parents come to class and watch our teachers teach and see how we're doing". Yuma explained to Astral about Spirit Day and what it is. "But your parents are not around right now. Your father is in my home world and who knows where your mother is". Astral said to his partner, remembering Enna mentioning Yuma's father in Astral world and that his mother's whereabouts were unknown.

"Yeah I know, but any member of the family can come, like my grandmother or Kari". Yuma replied to Astral, though he did have a sad look in his eyes. "Yuma". Rio said as she walked up to her boyfriend, getting his attention as he looked at her and saw that she was still wearing her silver vision of the Emperor's Key. "Well…are you coming back here for Spirit Day?" Rio asked her boyfriend, who looked away. "Like I have a choice". Yuma replied to his girlfriend, actually wishing he could skip it.

"Well since your parents aren't around, I could convince Reginald to take me here to watch you tomorrow". Rio told Yuma, wanting to help him somehow. "Thanks for the offer, but I don't want to be a burden". Yuma replied to Rio with a sad smile on his face.

Ever since his Duel with Fortuno and that weird vision, he decided to keep quiet about it and not tell Rio, not until he figured out just what he saw. "Don't be like that, you're never a burden to me. Tomorrow, I'm coming back here to cheer you on". Rio told her brother with a frown, who slightly widened his eyes, before he smiled at her. "So, wanna spend some time together with Reginald and me to get your mind off of Spirit Day?" Rio asked Yuma if he would like to hang out with her brother and her, looking away with her cheeks red from what she said.

"Sure, no problem". Yuma replied to Rio with a smile, making her smile as they both walked out of class together. "But first I'd like to get out of my school uniform". Yuma grumbled out, having never liked wearing his school outfit, making Rio giggle at him. "Sure, let's meet at the park in an hour". Rio said to her boyfriend with a smile, who nodded in understand as they went their separate ways.

Later on, Yuma made it back to his house with 30 minutes left before he meets up with Shark and Rio. "I'm home!" Yuma called out as he walked inside of his house, seeing that the were lights off. "That's weird. The lights are off, but Kari's car still in the garage. What's going on?" Yuma questioned as he checked around the house.

He opened a slide door to see his grandmother working on a kimono. "Grandmother, what's that?" Yuma asked his grandmother about the kimono, getting Haru to turn to look at her grandson. "I didn't hear you come in. So what do you think of this kimono?" Haru asked her grandson, making him look confused.

"My 57 high school reunion is tomorrow, I was thinking of wearing this old thing''. Haru told her grandson, making him slightly widen his eyes. "It…looks nice". Yuma replied to his grandmother, before he walked away. He walked up to his room, before he stopped at Kari's door. His hand reached for the handle, before he stopped. Yuma gritted his teeth, before he walked away.

10 minutes later, Yuma was outside his house, wearing his new outfit that Rio bought for him. "Yuma, why didn't you tell your family about Spirit Day?" Astral questioned his partner, having been watching his partner for the whole day. "They've probably got better things to do tomorrow, besides Rio said she'd watch me so I'll be fine''. Yuma replied to Astral as he tighten his wristbands, before he took off towards the park to meet up with Rio and Shark.

'Yuma'. Astral thought to himself in concern for his partner. 'Still…that vision or whatever that was can't be real. There's no way it could be real, I'm not even royalty. And why was I called Alcor? My name is Yuma, right?. But…that baby that Rio was holding…could Rio and I really have a kid like that someday?' Yuma thought to himself in confusion as he continued on to the park.

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(Meanwhile in another world)

In another part of the galaxy was a red world. However, this wasn't any normal world, it was Astral World's enemy world, the Barian World. The Barian World is a dimension that existed in a parallel world from Earth, just like their counterpart, the Astral World. The world is made of variously colored energies like red, orange, and yellow. The core seemed to be black. Barian World's inhabitants are the energy beings in their namesake named Barians.

Right now in a room that seemed like a throne world, four robed figures were talking among each other on how to deal with the current situation. Each of them wore robes, one was silver, one was gold, one was red and the last was dark brown. "Our plans seem to be going well, soon we'll have all the Numbers". The silver-cloaked figure said to his comrades with all four of them standing at the bottom of the staircase that lead to a throne.

"But can we be sure to trust those humans? What if the envoy of Astral world defeats them and collects all the Numbers. What will we do?" The red-cloaked figure asked, worried if their plan failed and their enemy collects all the Numbers. "Don't be a simpleton Alito. Astral World's envoy has lost all his power, meaning he won't survive long". The golden-cloaked figure replied to the red-cloaked figure, calling him Alito.

"Actually Mizar, maybe Alito has a point. What if things don't go smoothly and Faker, along with Vetrix fail to collect the Numbers. What'll we do?" The brown-cloaked figure said to the gold-cloaked figure, worried on what they'll do if their plan failed. What the brown-cloaked figure said caught the silver-cloaked figure's attention.

"You're right, Girag". The silver-cloaked figure said to the brown-cloaked figure that he called Girag, getting everyone to look at him. "If our plan really does fail, we should have a backup plan ready. That's why I suggest one of us goes to Earth, live among the humans, learn more about them and gather Numbers". The silver-cloaked figure explained, with everyone looking interested in his plain.

"Good thinking Dumon. The only problem is who should go". Mizar said to the silver-cloaked figure that he called Dumon, who faced all three of his comrades. "Who among you will go to the human world and live among the humans?" Dumon said his three comrades on, waiting to see who will go to Earth. Someone answered him, but it wasn't Mizar, Alito or Girag. "I'll go Dumon". A young female voice said, before someone appeared in the room behind Dumon, getting everyone's attention.

Appearing was a young 5-year-old female Barian child, wearing a white cloak around herself. She had a hairstyle like Rio's hairstyle, but her hair color was black as coal with red highlights and had dark pink eyes. Her skin was chalk-white and under her cloak, she was wearing a black dress with blue and gold pieces, with large white shoulder pauldrons and gloves, with a blue midriff and what looked like a crystal on her chest.

She also had blue marks on each side of her cheeks, a jeweled diadem with a gold net over the back of her hair that's adorned with green and blue jewels that also had a green teardrop jewel hanging over her face.

"Well if it isn't little Kairi". Alito said in a happy tone at seeing the princess of Barian World. This Barian was the daughter of Marin and niece of their leader Nasch, but who the father was is unknown. She was the youngest Barian in existence, but her powers rivaled her mother's powers.

She was close to all the Barian Emperors that she considered her uncles with everyone adoring her, except for one of them, who scared her. When her mother and uncle disappeared, she was to be the leader of Barian world, but because of her young age, Dumon was put in charge until ether Nasch and Marin return, or Kairi becomes of age.

"Hold on Kairi, we can't let you go to Earth on your own". Dumon said in concern for their princess. "Yeah, this is a dangerous mission. You could end up hurt or worse". Girag said in agreement, wanting to keep Kairi safe from harm. "I agree as well, you're simply too young". Mizar agreed with his fellow emperors.

"Listen Kairi, we just don't think you're ready for something like this". Alito tried to convince the Barian princess to reconsider, but she had a look of resolve in her eyes. "I understand that all of you care about me and want to protect me from the dangers that took my mother and uncle away from us. But… I need to do this. I want to do this mission to study the humans. I want to contribute for Barian World if I'm gonna lead it one day". Kairi said to her uncle figures, wanting to contribute for her home.

The four Emperors were silent from Kairi's words and the look in her eyes. "Our little Barian princess has great courage". Girag said to his fellow emperors, looking as if he was smiling. "She really is Marin's daughter! Once she decides on something, she never goes back on her world!" Alito cried out, crying some tears anime style.

"Normally I would say no, but I guess no matter what I say, she'll do it anyway. What do you say, Dumon?" Mizar asked their temporal leader on his thoughts. "Very well, you can go Kairi. But be careful and contact us on your progress". Dumon told Kairi, deciding to let her be the one that goes to earth.

"Thank you and I won't let you down, uncle Dumon". Kairi thanked Dumon happily, before she disappeared into sparkles, entering a portal that appeared behind her, leaving her home for the first time.

In outer space, Kairi was flying around with a purplish red light surrounding her as she headed to Earth. 'Mother, uncle, I miss you. I promise I'll become a leader that you'll both be proud of and lead Barian World into the future'. Kairi thought to herself, thinking about her mother and uncle.

Suddenly, Kairi felt a disturbance that forced her to stop as a golden figure made of energy appeared in front of her. "You're…the will of Astral World, Eliphas!" Kairi called out in shock that the leader of Astral World was in front of her. "The human known as Kazuma may have allowed Enna to leave Astral World and my reach, but now I have the chance to destroy Barian World's Princess! Arise New Order 13: Etheric Amon!" Eliphas called out as a giant monster appeared behind him with golden wings.

'This isn't good! I'm not match for Eliphas' power, but I can avoid him and reach Earth'. Kairi thought to herself, knowing that she doesn't stand a chance against Eliphas. She held up her right hand as she summoned her guardian monsters. "Arise and fight by my side, Chaos Number 101 and 103, Silent Honor DARK and Ragnafinity!" Kairi called out as her mother and uncle's ace monsters appeared behind her.

Silent Honor DARK looked like a black knight, wielding a spear with a white face. Ragnafinity looked like a black clothed angel, wielding a double-bladed scythe. Both Chaos Numbers charged at Etheric Amon, who unleashed a bright yellow beam at them. Both Chaos Numbers blocked the beam with their weapons.

"Now's my chance!" Kairi called out as she went past Eliphas, heading towards Earth. "Do not let her escape! Etheric Amon, destroy her!" Eliphas ordered as Etheric Amon unleashed another beam, only heading towards Kairi, who widened her eyes in fear. However, Silent Honor DARK and Ragnafinity appeared in front of her, taking the hit.

However, the beam was so powerful that the shock waves pushed Kairi and her two monsters away, creating an explosion of light. When the explosion cleared, neither Kairi nor her two Chaos Numbers were in Eliphas' sight. "Curses, she got away! I must return to Astral World before the Barians find out I've left". Eliphas said with gritted teeth as Etheric Amon disappeared in a yellow flash, before he began flying back to Astral World, having no interest in Kairi's fate.

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(Back on Earth)

Back on Earth, in Heartland Part were Yuma, Shark and Rio having a battle royal against each other with Astral watching by Yuma's side, and Enna by Rio's side. All three of them were standing apart from each other in a triangle type with all three of them having their Duel Disks on. Yuma had his headset and Duel Eye Tattoo on, while Shark and Rio had their Duel Gazers on. Yuma had Gagaga Cowboy and Gagaga Samurai on his field, Shark had Black Ray Lancer, and Rio has Ice Beast Zerofyne on her side. Yuma had 3000 Life Points; Shark had 3500 Life Points and Rio had 2500 Life Points so far.

"Get ready Yuma, Black Ray Lancer attacks Gagaga-" Shark called out, but stopped when he saw a star descending from the skies towards them. "What the heck is that!" Shark cried out in surprise, getting Yuma, Rio, Astral and Enna curious as they looked and saw the shooting star coming down as well. It looked like it was gonna hit Heartland City, but changed directions and landed in the forest outside the city.

"What was that?!" Yuma asked in surprise at seeing the shooting star as everyone took their D-gazers off with the AR Vision deactivating. "Let's go find out!" Rio called out with a smile as she went off towards the forest. "You can't be serious! Rio!" Shark called out as he chased after Rio with Yuma, Enna and Astral following the two Kastle siblings.

10 minutes later, Yuma, Rio and Shark were walking around in the forest outside of Heartland City. Astral and Enna were floating above the two humans with their child in its mother's arms. "I swear that shooting star crash landed around here". Rio said as she looked left and right, looking for whatever crash landed.

"Better question is why are we wasting time looking for it?" Shark asked his sister with narrowed eyes, his hands in his pockets. "Enna showed up by crash landing like this, so maybe it could be someone else". Yuma answered for his girlfriend, walking behind Shark with Rio leading the way.

"Yeah, for all we know it could be someone from Astral World. That's why we should help whoever it is". Rio explained as she gave Yuma a quick wink. "And who knows, maybe you'll have an Astral World partner too, Reginald''. Rio added with a smile, making Shark narrow his eyes at his sister.

"No thanks, I fly solo". Shark replied to his sister, not wanting some alien from another world constantly floating around him. "Too cool to have a partner, huh?" Rio mocked her brother as she stopped walking, arriving at the crater where the shooting start crashed landed.

Yuma and Shark stood next to her with both Astral and Enna floating above them. Soon the smoke started to clear to reveal what was hidden, with everyone widening their eyes in shock. Lying down on the ground at the middle of the crater was a 5-year-old girl…that looked identical to Rio.

The only difference was that instead of dark blue hair like Rio, she had black hair and red highlights instead. She had the same skin as Rio, wearing a pink hoodie jacket over a blue shirt, had a blue skirt, black stockings and finally blue shoes.

Everyone was shocked tremendously at the look-alike of Rio, with said girl more than everyone else was. Unknown to her, Yuma was the same as her, remembering the vision he had in his duel against Fortuno. "What…the…hell…IS THIS!?" Shark shouted out in shock as he turned to look at Rio, wanting an explanation.

"Why are you looking at me? I don't know how this is possible". Rio replied to her brother, her eyes focused on the little girl. She didn't know why, but…she had a really huge urge to go over and check if the little girl was alright. However, Yuma beat her to it as he jumped down the crater.

Yuma walked up to the young girl with Astral floating next to him, before he knelt down and picked the child up bride style, shaking her a little. "Hey kiddo, you okay? Please wake up?" Yuma said in concern for the little girl as he shook her a little, hoping she's alright.

However, the little girl was silent, increasing Yuma's concerns. "Come on kid, wake up". Yuma said as he tried once again, but no success. "Is she okay?" Rio asked her boyfriend as she and Shark slide down the crater next to Yuma. "Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but she's out". Yuma replied to his girlfriend as he looked at the young child in concern.

"What even happened to the kid?" Shark asked in concern for the little girl, getting Yuma's attention as he looked at his rival. "No idea, but maybe we should take her somewhere to rest up". Yuma replied to Shark as he looked back at the little girl. "I agree with Yuma, let's take her to our house". Rio said in agreement to what her boyfriend said.

Before Shark could object, cards fell from the girl's jackets, spraying all over the ground and getting everyone's attention. "What do you know, she's a Duelist". Shark said with a little interest as he knelt down and picked up all the cards. "Isn't she a little young though?" Astral questioned the humans, thinking the little girl was too young.

"She's just a year away from getting a Dueling license, but right now we should focus on getting her safe". Yuma replied to his partner as he started walking away with Rio following him. "Alright fine, let's go". Shark grumbled as he, Astral and Enna started following Yuma and Rio.

However, unknown to everyone was that a single card was still on the ground in the crater. The name of the card was 'Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force'.

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(Later that afternoon)

Later that afternoon at the Kastle household, everyone was in Rio's room with Yuma, Rio, Astral and Enna watching the young girl that was sleeping in the Ice Queen's queen size bed. Rio's room wasn't anything out of the ordinary, she had a desk that had a picture of Rio as a child with her parents and brother.

A door that lead to a bathroom was next to Rio's front door, a bookshelf next to the bed and finally a cupboard that the Ice Queen puts all her clothes. "I really don't get it". Yuma remarked with his arms crossed, being quiet so that he doesn't disturb the little girl. "What don't you get?" Rio asked her boyfriend, looking at him in confusion.

"The little girl…she looks just like you as if she was a sibling or a daughter. The only difference is that she…" Yuma started to explain before he stopped with his cheeks turning red as Rio caught on what he was saying.

"Has your hair color. If I didn't know any better, I think that you're thinking that this girl could have been our daughter". Rio finished for Yuma, who blushed even more, making Ice Queen smile at her boyfriend. "Why would you think that?" Astral asked Rio on why she would think Yuma was thinking that.

"Astral, when a man and a woman have a child, it is born with features from both its parents. Take our child for example, it has the same hairstyle as you, but with my hair". Enna explained to her husband as Astral looked at their child that was in his wife's arm. "I see. That explains why he has my hair, but with your color". Astral said in understanding, smiling down at his child.

The front door opened with Shark entering the room, holding a deck of cards with his right hand. "How's our little friend doing?" Shark asked as he stood on Rio's left side, while Yuma stood on the Ice Queen's right. "Still asleep". Rio answered her brother as she knelt beside the bed, placing her right hand on the little girl's forehead.

"Poor kid, just what happened to her?" Shark questioned in concern for the little girl. "I wish I knew. By the way, why are you holding her deck?" Yuma asked Shark, taking notice of him holding the little girl's cards. "I was curious and started looking through them, till I stopped at seeing she had 2 Number cards". Shark replied to Yuma, holding up the deck of cards.

What Shark said caught everyone's attention as they all looked at him. "What Numbers dose she have?" Rio asked her brother, who drew the top two cards, but didn't show them. "That's the problem". Shark replied to his sister as he flipped the cards over, showing them to be Number 101: Silent Honor ARK and Number 103: Ragnazero.

Everyone's eyes widened in shock at seeing the two Numbers that went over 100. "W-W-W-What the heck are those!?" Yuma exclaimed in shock at seeing the two Numbers. "This can't be possible! Number 101 and 103 shouldn't even exist". Astral stated with wide eyes, remembering that there was supposed to be only 99 Number cards, not 103.

Rio was staring in shock as well, but unlike Yuma and Astral, she didn't stay still. She walked up to her brother and took Number 103 Ragnazero from him, before staring at the card. Both siblings held the Number cards in their hands, staring at them. "I don't know why, but I feel a connection to it somehow; like I know this card from somewhere before". Rio said in confusion, having a strange feeling from looking at the card.

"I'm feeling the same. This card feels like it was meant for me". Shark said with a confused expression on his face, looking at the Number card in confusion. "The only question is how this young girl obtained these two Numbers''. Enna said as everyone looked back at the sleeping girl.

"Just who is she?" Yuma asked in confusion as Rio looked at the little girl in concern. "Was she being control? And what about her parents?" Rio said in concern for the little girl as she sat on the edge of the bed. "Guess we'll only get our answers when she wakes up". Shark commented, looking at the sleeping child, still disturbed that she looked like his sister.

"Hey, is it alright if I stay the night?" Yuma asked the Kastle siblings, who looked back at him. "And why would you want that?" Shark asked his rival on why he wanted to stay the night. "I don't know why, but I've got this strange feeling, telling me to look after her". Yuma explained why he wanted to stay.

Shark was about to deny his request, but Rio was quicker than he was. "Sure, we've got room". Rio said with a smile on her face, making Shark glare at his sister. "Thanks Rio". Yuma thanked his secret girlfriend with a smile as Rio gave him a wink. "If you're staying here, you'll have to obey the rules!" Shark growled out as he dragged Yuma outside the room with Astral following him, leaving Rio and Enna alone, watching the young girl.

"Why do you think she looks like me?" Rio asked Enna without looking at him, her eyes focused on the 5-year-old girl. "I don't know Rio. Perhaps it's coincidence or something else". Enna replied to her friend, looking at the look-alike of Rio. Rio was silent for a few seconds as she continued to look down at the child, before she spoke. "…Did your friend Marin have a daughter?" Rio asked her friend, remembering how she resembled someone from the past.

"She did, but the young child was killed at a young age. Probably the same age as this young girl". Enna replied to her friend, making Rio gasp before looked back at the little girl. "How can anybody kill such a little innocent girl?" Rio asked as she rubbed the 5-year-old's head. "The one responsible was known as the Devil Prince, who slaughtered thousands of innocents. He was known as Vector". Enna told Rio, remembering the evil prince from thousands of years ago.

The name 'Vector' struck something inside of the Ice Queen, as she was full of unyielding rage and had the urge to kill someone! 'Why…am I so angry?' Rio thought to herself from feeling from the sudden anger. Enna's child started crying in her arms, making the Astral World mother smile at her son.

"There, there, my little one". Enna singed to her son with a smile, before she looked at Rio. "I'll leave you to look after our guest alone. I'm gonna spend some time with my son". Enna told her partner as she disappeared back into the silver Emperor's Key with Rio watching her partner.

Rio went back to looking down at the little girl, who was still sleeping with light breaths. 'You poor child'. Rio thought to herself in sadness as joined the little girl in bed, pressing her right cheek against the young 5-year-old's left cheek. "What happened to her and where's her parents? Did they abandon you?" Rio asked the sleeping little girl as she kissed the 5-year-old's cheek.

"Sleep well and get better soon. Goodnight sweetheart". Rio said to the young girl as she closed her eyes, laying her cheek against the 5-year-old's cheek again. However, if Rio had kept her eyes open, she would have seen the little girl's smile from feeling the Ice Queen's soft skin.

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(The next morning)

The morning sun shined high in the sky, bringing another glorious day for Heartland City. At the Kastle household inside Rio's room. Rio slowly opened her eyes, awakening from her sleep.

She was facing the other direction of when she fell asleep, meaning she must have turned in her sleep. She turned to look over her shoulder to look at the sleeping girl, only for her eyes to widen in shock at seeing pink eyes like her own staring at her in curiosity. "AAAHHH!" Rio cried out in surprise as she shot up from her lying down position, while the young girl stayed in the same position.

Rio quickly got out of bed and ran to the door, slamming it open. "Yuma! Regianld! She's awake!" Rio called out to her boyfriend and brother. In less than 10 seconds, Yuma and Reginald rushed in, wearing their casual clothes.

Rio, Yuma and Shark walked up to the bed, looking at the 5-year-old girl that was staring at them. "She even has the same eyes as you Rio". Shark whispered to his sister, who paid no attention to him. "You okay?" Yuma asked the little girl as Rio sat on the edge of her bed, looking at the little girl with a smile.

"Do you remember what happened to you?" Rio asked as the little 5-year-old slowly sat up from the bed, before she shook her head. "I-I can't remember". The 5-year-old replied to Rio, staring at her and Yuma. "Can you remember your name?" Yuma asked the little girl with a smile.

The little girl looked down at the ground as she tried to remember her name. "My…my name…is…Kairi…" The little girl called Kairi answered Yuma, telling him her name "That's a cute name". Rio said with a smile on her face, liking Kairi's name. "My name's Yuma, this is Rio and that's Shark". Yuma introduced himself, Rio and Shark to Kairi, gesturing to each one of them when he said their names.

"Y…ma…R…o…S…rk…" The little girl said, trying to say Yuma, Rio and Shark's names. Shark looked annoyed, Yuma chuckled and Rio just smiled as she rubbed Kairi's head. "That's alright, try again". Rio said to Kairi as the little 5-year-old looked at the Ice Queen for a few seconds, before she tried again.

"Yu…m…R…io…Sh…rk". Kairi tried again as Shark looked even more annoyed that she got Rio's name right, but failed again with his name. "You did your best. Why not just call us what you want". Yuma said to Kairi with a smile as he rubbed her head, giving a toothy grin.

Kairi looked down at the ground for a few seconds, before she looked back at Yuma. "…Daddy". Kairi said to Yuma, making everyone widen their eyes in surprise as the little girl looked at Rio. "Rio is…mommy''. Kari said to Rio, who widen her eyes in surprise.

Shark looked incredibly annoyed, but before he could burst, the little girl looked at him. "Sh…rk is uncle". Kari said to Shark, who widened his eyes at what she called him. Kairi looked back at Rio, who was staring at her in disbelief, before she smiled. "Okay, guess I'm mommy then". Rio said to the little girl, who smiled happily.

"Mommy!" Kairi called out as she went and wrapped her arms around Rio's stomach, giving her a hug. Rio laughed as she returned the hug. "You must be hungry, let's give you something to eat''. Rio said with a smile on her face, while Shark and Yuma watched the two girls. Yuma had a smile on his face, while Shark looked a bit nervous.

Sometime later, Yuma, Shark, Rio and Kairi were having breakfast together on a table. Yuma was having an extra spicy sandwich, Shark was having a tuna sandwich and Rio was having an apple pie. Rio gave Kairi a sandwich, but the young 5-year-old seemed more focused on the sandwich that Yuma was eating.

Yuma took notice of the young girl staring, getting him to crack a smile. "I don't know Kairi, it's pretty spicy". Yuma said to the 5-year-old with a smirk on his face. Kairi pondered for a bit before she smiled. "I want the same as Daddy!" Kairi called out happily, making everyone blink in surprise at the young girl's answer.

"Wow, she's just like her mother. Just like how you got your mind set on something, she doesn't take no for an answer". Shark teased his sister with a smirk as Rio blushed at his words. "S-Shut it". Rio replied to her brother, but not loud enough for Kairi to hear her.

"Okay, if you're so certain". Yuma said with a smile as he gave Kairi his sandwich. The young 5-year-old looked at the sandwich for a bit, before she took a bite of it with everyone watching her. Kairi looked up and nervously smiled. "It's…yummy". Kairi said as everyone smiled at her. "Wow, you've got an iron stomach. How about we have a little tournament to find out who has the better stomach?" Yuma said to the little girl with a grin, one that Kairi returned.

"You're on, daddy". Kairi replied to Yuma with a smile, accepting his challenge. "Hold up you two, if you think I'm gonna overcook for you two to have a silly competition, think again". Rio said with a frown as she placed her hands on her hips. "Actually, I'm interested in seeing how much the little kid can take. So sorry sis, but those two are gonna have their competition". Shark said to his sister with a smirk, making Rio frown at her twin.

"Thank you uncle". Kairi thanked Shark, who looked embarrassed at what she called him. "N-No problem kid''. Shark replied to the little girl with a small smile as Yuma and Kairi started laughing, while Rio watching with a smile on her face.

Later that morning, Kairi fell asleep on a chair with Yuma, Rio, Shark, Astral and Enna watching her. Astral and Enna had came out during breakfast, where they met Kairi, who could actually see them, much to the surprise of everyone. "She's so beautiful, isn't she?" Rio asked her brother and friends, looking at the sleeping 5-year-old with a smile.

Yuma and Shark looked at the Ice Queen and saw the happy smile on her face, making them smile as well. "Yes, she is". Yuma said to Rio with a smile as he went back to looking at Kairi. "You two care much about this young girl, don't you?" Astral questioned Yuma and Rio, taking notice of how they care for the little girl like she's their own child, which the two nodded to him.

"As much as I like the little girl, we can't keep her. We're still teenagers in school, meaning we can't look after her". Shark reminded his sister and friend, sitting down on the couch. Rio looked down in sadness as she sat down on the couch. "I know…but it's just-" Rio tried to speak, only to stop as she looked down in sadness.

"Look, I get that you're getting attached to her after she called you her mum, but the fact remains is that she's not your kid. She's just a little girl that's lost, and her parents are probably looking for her". Shark explained to his sister, reminding her that Kairi's parents might be out there, searching for her.

"I know… but she's lost her memories. For all we know, her parents could have abandoned or abused her". Rio said as tears started to drip from her eyes, making Yuma look at her in concern. He sat down on the couch next to her and placed his left hand on her shoulder.

"Maybe you're right or not, that's why we have to find out. When Kairi wakes up, let's go find her parents". Yuma told his secret girlfriend as Rio wiped her tears away and nodded to her boyfriend. "It is sad when you have to say goodbye to someone you care about". Enna commented with a sad look as she rocked her baby in her arms.

"Mommy, daddy". Kairi said in her sleep, her voice full of happiness as everyone looked at her, before they all smiled at her. "Cute kid, isn't she?" Shark asked everyone as he pat the little 5-year-old's head. "Yes…yes she is". Rio replied to her brother with a smile as she watched Kairi continue to have sweet dreams.

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(1 hour and a half-later)

In Heartland City's shopping mall, Yuma, Shark and Rio were walking side by side with Ash and Enna floated beside them, searching for anyone that knew Kairi. Yuma had the little 5-year-old girl riding on his back in a piggyback ride.

They've spent 30 minutes searching around and asking anyone if they know Kairi or seen her parents, but so far no luck. During the searching, Kairi has seen many posters of Duel Monsters and even live footage of champion duelists, getting her excited.

Yuma liked seeing Kairi's love for Dueling and decided to tell her as much as he could about Dueling. Kairi listened very carefully to her 'daddy's' words with Rio joining in. "How strong are you, mommy, daddy?" Kairi asked her 'parents', wanting to know how strong they are.

"We're very good, in fact your mum taught me how to be a better duelist". Yuma replied to his 'daughter' with a smile, making Kairi look at Rio with stars in her eyes. "Really? Mommy is so cool!" Kairi called out happily, making Rio smile at her 'daughter' for her kind words. "Thank you sweetheart". Rio thanked her daughter with a smile.

"Sorry kid, but your mum isn't as cool as you think she is. She's scared of cats and has never even defeated Yuma or me in a Duel". Shark commented with a smirk, making Rio instantly glare at her brother. "Shut it Reginald! Because of me, Yuma got a tie with you, so that means I can beat you in a Duel!" Rio snapped at her brother with a glare, who didn't looked to threatened.

"You wish". Shark replied to his sister with a smirk as Rio continued to glare at him. "Calm down Rio". Enna told her partner with a smile. "Has Mummy beat Daddy before?" Kairi asked, getting everyone's attention as they looked at her. "During training sessions, she mostly beats me. But we haven't had a real Duel yet, so no she hasn't". Yuma replied to Kairi with a smile on his face, now getting Rio to frown at him.

"Are you kidding me? I could beat you with no problem!" Rio snapped at her boyfriend, pointing at him with her right hand's index finger, making Yuma look at her with a smirk. "Is that a challenge?" Yuma questioned with a smirk on his face, making the Ice Queen.

"You bet it is! I'll show Kairi that I'm the best Duelist out of the three of us!" Rio replied at Yuma, instantly placing her Duel Disk on her left forearm. "Bring it'. Yuma said to Rio with a smirk as he got on his knees, letting Kairi off his back. "Stay next to Shark and hold his hand, okay". Yuma told Kairi, who nodded as she went over to Shark and held his right hand with her left hand.

"Sense when am I a babysitter?" Shark questioned as he picked up Kairi and held her in his arms, giving her a spar Duel Gazer that was dark blue. "Put that over your left eye kid if you want to watch the Duel". Shark told his 'niece' who nodded as she placed her Duel Gazer on.

"Duel Disk, set!" Yuma called out as he placed his new Duel Disk on, his virtual cards shuffling inside of the device. "Duel Gazer set!" Yuma and Rio called out as the Ice Queen placed her Duel-Gazer on, while Yuma put his headset on first, before the Duel Eye Tattoo appeared, shining brightly.

"AR Vision – Link established!" The computer voice called out as the AR Vision activated around them with Shark placing his Duel Gazer on, while Astral and Enna took their partners' sides. "Game on!" Yuma and Rio called out with smirks as they drew their starting hand.

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

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

"Ladies first!" Rio called out as she drew her card from her deck in a dramatic fashion before instantly playing it. "Take flight Blizzard Falcon!'' Rio called out as her card appeared on the field, before Blizzard Falcon flew out of it, creating a blizzard storm.

Blizzard Falcon ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.

"Next up I'll play the Spell Blizzard Jet!" Rio called out as the Spell card appeared on the field. "This Spell gives my Blizzard Falcon a 1500 ATK boost!" Rio explained with a smirk on her face as Blizzard Falcon powered up.

Blizzard Falcon ATK Points: 1500 X 2 = 3000.

"Why did mummy do that?" Kairi asked in confusion on why Rio doubled Blizzard Falcon's ATK when she couldn't attack. "You'll see very soon''. Shark replied to his niece, knowing what Rio is planning to do.

"Here's one of my favorite combos! When Blizzard Falcon's ATK Points change, you take damage equal to the difference!" Rio explained with a smirk as Blizzard Falcon unleashed a blizzard storm at Yuma, who stood his ground from the blizzard storm.

Yuma Life Points: 4000 – 1500 = 2500.

"Nice combo Rio, too bad that it'll be wasted! I play Damage Mage!" Yuma called out with a smirk on his face as a female monster wearing a black cloak and wings appeared on his field.

Damage Mage DEF Points: 1200/ Level: 3.

"When I take damage from an effect, I can summon Damage Mage and gain Life Points equal to the amount I lost!" Yuma explained as Damage Mage unleashed a golden light on him, restoring his Life Points.

Yuma Life Points: 2500 + 1500 = 4000.

"Cleaver, not only did he regain the life points he lost, but even Summoned a monster". Enna commented with a smile, impressed with Yuma. "I admit that I fell for that trick, but I've got more surprises in store than just that! Now if I control a WATER attribute monster, I can Special Summon this! Take to the skies, Blizzard Phoenix!" Rio cried out as she took a card from her hand and swiped it onto her Duel Disk. A cry came from the sky, before a blue feathered phoenix with silver eyes flew down to the field.

(Blizzard Phoenix/ Level: 4/ Attribute: Water/ ATK Points: 1800/ DEF Points: 300/ Type: Winged Beast/ Effect/ Effect: If you control a WATER attribute monster, you can Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is used to Xyz Summon, the Xyz Monster gains 1000 ATK Points)

Rio smirked at seeing her two monsters and was about to begin her Xyz Summon to summon Diamond Crab King, but something stopped her. She looked and saw a glowing card in her Extra deck, getting her curious as she brought out the glowing card.

It was…Number 103 Ragnazero!

'What is this card doing in my Extra Deck?' Rio thought to herself in confusion as she thought back to yesterday. She remembered taking it from her brother, then…putting it in her deck. 'Whoopsie daisy'. Rio thought to herself with a sweat drop at how she forgot to take the unknown Number out.

'Still…this unknown feeling I'm getting from it. I can't resist it…I have to play it!' Rio thought to herself, unable to resist the strong feeling that the card is emitting. "I…Overlay level 4 Blizzard Falcon and Blizzard Phoenix!" Rio cried out as her two monsters turned into blue lights and descended into the sky.

A galaxy portal appeared in the sky, with the lights going inside of it. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz summon Number 103 Ragnazero!" Rio cried out as the number '103' flashed as the unknown monster revealed itself.

The new number took on the appearance of a beautiful woman with the attire of a Japanese geisha. She wore a long white kimono with a red midriff draping all the way down her body. Gold jewels dangled on the bottom of the dress, and it appeared that she possessed no legs, as if she was merely a ghost. Her hair color was a little like Rio's, only tied neatly into two side buns, and a blue facemask covered her mouth.

A golden spiked crest adorned her forehead, leaving only her bright red eyes visible on her face, with the stare just as cold as Frozen Lady Justice. Long blade shaped icicles sprouted out of her back, curving downward and functioning as a set of wings, while two smaller icicles rested on her head, curving upward like a pair of horns. A red Number 103 glowed brightly on its right horn. Lastly, she wielded two katanas made out of ice, which she spun around in her arms with elegance, grace, and deadly precision.

Number 103: Ragnazero ATK Points: 2400/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

Everyone looked up at Ragnazero in awe as it glared at Yuma, Astral and Damage Mage. "It's one of those Numbers!" Astral called out in surprise at the sight of Ragnazero. "How come Rio still has that card?" Yuma asked in confusion, thinking that his girlfriend would have returned it to Kairi.

Both Rio and Enna were looking up at the new Number, who looked over her right shoulder to look at Rio. The Ice Queen didn't know why, but she had a feeling that Ragnazero was smiling. "My lady, I have missed you". A beautiful female voice said, coming from Ragnazero, making Rio blink in confusion.

'My…lady? This is the first time I'm using her, but she sounds like we've done this hundreds of times before?' Rio thought to herself in confusion after hearing Ragnazero's words. "Rio, don't space out. We're still in the middle of a Duel". Enna told her partner, who shook her head to regain her focus.

"Look at Ragnazero's special ability. You may find it useful''. Enna told her partner as Rio looked at Ragnazero's card to see what her effect were before she smirked. "Nice effect, it'll come in handy. But first Blizzard Phoenix's special ability activates! When this card is used as Xyz Material, the Xyz Monster gains 1000 ATK Points!" The Ice Queen explained her monster's special ability as blue flames surrounded Ragnazero, powering her up.

Number 103 Ragnazero ATK Points: 2400 + 1000 = 3400.

"I'll set a face down and end my turn!" Rio declared her turn over as a face down card appeared on her field.

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

"Yuma, be careful with that Number that Rio is using. We don't know what it is capable of''. Astral warned his partner with his arms crossed, who nodded as he kept his eyes on Ragnazero. "Got it, it's my turn now! I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his virtual card in a dramatic fashion.

A screen appeared in front of Yuma, showing the cards he currently has in his hand, making him smirk. "I'll kick this off with a good friend of mine called Goblindbergh!" Yuma cried out as a red plan appeared in the sky with a green goblin driving it.

Goblindbergh ATK Points: 1400/ Level: 4.

"Now Goblindbergh's special ability activates! When he's Summoned, I can Summon a level 4 or lower monster! So take flight Delta Flyer!" Yuma called out as a yellowish armored blue Dragon flew down from the sky.

Delta Flyer ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 3.

Goblindbergh DEF Points: 0000.

"Now I activate my Delta Flyer's special ability! Once per turn, he can increase a monster's level by 1! So Delta Flyer, level up Goblindbergh!" Yuma explained Delta Flyer's special ability as Goblindbergh powered up.

Goblindbergh Level: 4 + 1 = 5.

"The stage is set! Now my Level 3 Delta Flyer tunes with level 5 Goblindberge!" Yuma cried out as Delta Flyer turned into 3 green rings that went around Goblindberge as if they were scanning him with the Goblin monster turning transparent, before turning into 5 lights. A beam appeared and consumed the rings and lights. "Stardust Dragon let's rev it up!" Yuma called out as the legendary Stardust Dragon appeared from the beam, roaring while spreading its wings gracefully.

Stardust Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Level: 8.

Everyone looked at Stardust Dragon in awe as the Synchro Dragon flew next to Yuma. "That's so cool Yuma. You've Synchro Summoned the legendary Stardust Dragon!" Rio called out in awe at the sight of the legendary Synchro Monster.

"If you like it so much, why not get a better look! Go Stardust, attack Ragnazero!" Yuma called out as Stardust Dragon began gathering energy in his mouth, much to everyone's surprise. "You're attacking when Stardust Dragon has lower ATK Points? I don't know what you're planning, but I'm stopping it! I play the Quick-Play Spell, Gravity Lash!" Rio cried out as her face down card revealed itself. "This Spell decreases your monster's ATK Points equal to its DEF Points!" Rio explained as her Spell fired a green beam at Stardust Dragon, powering him down.

Stardust Dragon ATK Points: 2500 – 2000 = 500.

Despite seeing Stardust lose ATK Points, Yuma still had a smirk on his face. "I play the Quick-Play Spell card, Cosmic Flare!" Yuma called out as he held up a virtual card, before it disappeared with a Spell card appeared on his side of the field.

"Thanks to this Spell, when Stardust battles, before the battle, your monster returns to the hand!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as Stardust unleashed his Cosmic Flare attack, striking Ragnazero. Ragnazero started glowing, before disappearing with Rio watching in shock.

"Nice, Yuma was planning to return Ragnazero to the Extra Deck the whole time". Shark commented with a smirk on his face, impressed with what Yuma did. "I'll end my turn by placing one card face down!" Yuma exclaimed as a face down card appeared on his field.

Stardust Dragon ATK Points: 500 + 2000 = 2500.

Rio Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"It's my turn now, I draw!" Rio called out as she drew her card in a dramatic fashion. "I Summon out Blizzard Lizard!" Rio called out as Blizzard Lizard's 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 it's time to try out a new card! If I control two Water monsters, I can summon Blizzard Swan!" Rio called out with a smile as a new monster appeared on her field. It looked like a swan, only its white feathers looked like ice crystals, had a blue beak and blue eyes.

(Blizzard Swan/ Level: 3/ Attribute: Water/ Type: Wing-beast/ ATK Points: 1300/ DEF points: 1000/ Tuner/ Effect: If you control two Water Attribute monsters, you can special summon this card from your hand. Once per turn, you can remove this card from play from the graveyard to activate a Trap from either the hand or graveyard)

"Since you had some Synchro action, it's only fair I have my turn now! Level 3 Blizzard Swan now tunes with the two Level 3 Blizzard Lizards!" Rio cried out as she held up her right hand as Blizzard Swan turned into three ring rings, while the two Blizzard Lizards jumped into the air.

The green ring went around the two Blizzard Lizards, scanning them as the two Water Attributes turned orange before transforming into 6 lights. A beam appeared that consumed the rings and lights and slammed into the ground behind Rio.

"Descended my beautiful Dragon! Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier!'' Rio called out with a happy smile as Trishula spread its wings and took flight from the beam, unleashing a powerful roar.

Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier ATK Points: 2700/ Level: 9.

Yuma looked impressed, Shark didn't look impressed and Kairi looked at Trishula in awe. "Now my Trishula's special ability activates! When she's Summoned, one card on your field, graveyard and hand are removed from play!" Rio explained with a smirk on her face as Yuma widened his eyes.

"I remove Stardust Dragon on your field, Delta Flyer and the card on the right in your hand!'' Rio made her choice as Trishula fired three icy breaths from all three of its heads, freezing Stardust, Yuma's Duel Disk and Yuma's right side card.

Stardust Dragon and Yuma's cards disappeared, while the Duel Disk unfroze with the 13-year-old gritting his teeth. "You're in trouble now, Yuma! Go Trishula, attack Yuma directly!'' Rio called out with a wide smile as Trishula once again fired three ice breaths from all three of its heads, striking Yuma, who started shaking from the icy chill.

Yuma Life Points: 4000 – 2700 = 1300.

"I'll end my turn here, it's your move now Yuma!'' Rio declared her turn over as Trishula landed next to her, its middle head close to the Ice Queen.

Yuma Life Points: 1300/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"I've still got Life Points left, which means this Duel isn't over yet!" Yuma called out as he drew his virtual card in a dramatic fashion. "I'll start off by playing Roll of Faith!'' Yuma called out as the Spell appeared on the field, before a rolling dice appeared, rolling on the ground.

"Whatever the number that the dice lands on, I can draw that many card, but in exchange I have to remove the same number of cards from my deck!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as the dice soon stopped on a four. "It's a four so I draw that many cards!" Yuma called out as he drew four more virtual cards from his Duel Disk in a dramatic fashion.

"Now I play the Spell, Monster Reborn!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself. "With this Spell, I'll bring back your Blizzard Falcon to my field!" Yuma explained as Blizzard Falcon appeared on his field, letting out a cry.

Blizzard Falcon ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.

"Now I summon Star Drawing!" Yuma called out as the cute little monster appeared next to Blizzard Falcon.

Star Drawing ATK Points: 1600/ Level: 4.

"Now I overlay the level 4 Blizzard Falcon and Star Drawing!" Yuma called out as Blizzard Falcon and Star Drawing turned into lights, their color representing their attributes as they descended into the sky. Appearing in front of Yuma was a red Xyz portal. "With these two monsters, I build the overlay network and Xyz Summon Zubaba General!" Yuma called out as the two lights went into the Xyz portal.

Rising up from the portal was Zubaba General, who swung his sword as the wind blew his cape with two overlay units surrounded him.

Zubaba General ATK Points: 2000/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

"Star Drawing's special ability activates! When he is used for a Xyz Summon, I can draw one card!" Yuma called out as he drew another virtual card from his Duel Disk.

"I activate Zubaba General's special ability! By using an overlay unit, I can equip a Warrior type monster to him! Dododo Warrior, lead your strength to Zubaba General!" Yuma explained as Zubaba General absorbed an overlay unit into his sword.

Zubaba General held his blade up as Dododo Warrior appeared as pure energy, before being absorbed into the sword, powering the Xyz monster up.

Zubaba General ATK Points: 2000 + 2300 = 4300.

"That's not good!" Rio called out with wide eyes at seeing Zubaba General more powerful than her Dragon. "I'm not done yet! I equip Zubaba General with the spell United We Stand!" Yuma called out as an orange aura surrounded Zubaba General. "This Spell gives him an 800 ATK and DEF point boost!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as Zubaba General unleashed a battle cry.

Zubaba General ATK Points: 4300 + 800 = 5100/ DEF Points: 1000 + 800 = 1800.

"Go Zubaba General, attack Trishula!" Yuma called out as Zubaba General charged at the Synchro Dragon, cutting through its stomach, causing the Ice Barrier Dragon to explode. (5100 – 2700 = 2400)

Rio Life Points: 4000 – 2400 = 1600.

"I'll set two cards face down and end my turn here!" Yuma called out as two face down cards appeared on his field.

Rio Life Points: 1600/ Number of cards in hand: 0.

"You're so gonna pay for destroying my favorite Synchro monster, Yuma! I draw!'' Rio called out as she drew her card in a dramatic fashion. "I'll start off by playing the Spell, Cards of Sanctity!'' Rio called out as she held the Spell out as a bright light appeared in the sky, getting Kairi, Yuma, Astral, Enna and Shark to look at it.

"Pretty isn't it? Now both of us draw until we have 6 cards in our hand!" Rio explained her Spell's effect as she drew six cards, while Yuma drew four cards. Rio looked at her new six cards as a smirk grew on her face. "All right, just what I wanted. When you control a monster and I don't, I can Summon this! My Blizzard Lyrebird!" Rio called out as she held up a card as it unleashed a blue flash.

Flying down from the sky was a blue skin lyrebird, its feather looking as if they were crystals as well, its tail having ice gems on it and finally blue eyes.

(Blizzard Lyrebird/ Level: 5/ Attributes: Water/ ATK Points: 2000/ DEF Points: 1500/ Type: Wing-beast/ Effect: If your opponent controls a monster and you don't, you can Special Summon this card from your hand. Once per turn, you can select another monster you control besides this card, ether change this card's level to that monster's level or change that monster's level to this card's level)

"And while I'm at it, I think I'll give her some company by Summoning Blizzard Thunderbird!'' Rio called out as Blizzard Thunderbird's card appeared on her field, before said monster appeared on the field.

Blizzard Thunderbird ATK Points: 1600/ Level: 4.

"Now Lyrebird's special ability activates! Once a turn, I can choose a monster and either make that monster's level the same as Lyrebird's or change Lyrebird's level to that monster's level!'' Rio explained with a smirk as a blue aura covered Blizzard Thunderbird.

Blizzard Thunderbird Level: 4 + 1 = 5.

"Two level 5 monsters''. Astral commented with narrowed eyes, taking notice of the two monsters having the same level. "Now I overlay my Level 5 Blizzard Thunderbird and Blizzard Lyrebird!" Rio called out as her two monsters turned into bright blue lights that descended into the sky.

"With these two monsters, I build the overlay network and Xyz Summon Ice Princess Zereort!" Rio called out as a red Xyz portal appeared on the ground with the two lights going in. Appearing from the red portal was a blue humanoid wing-beast monster wielding a scythe.

Ice Princess Zereort ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 5/ Overlay units: 2.

"Now there's something you don't see every day!'' Yuma commented, looking up at Ice Princess Zereort. "I must agree. For as long as I've known Rio, this is the first time I've seen her Summon this creature''. Astral said in agreement to his partner, looking up at Zereort with narrowed eyes.

"I play Zereort's special ability! By using an overlay unit, your monster's ATK Points change to 0!" Rio explained her monster's special ability as Zereort absorbed an overlay unit, holding her scythe out as she fired a blue beam at Zubaba General, freezing him up.

Zubaba General ATK Points: 5100 – 5100 = 0000.

"Nasty effect, good thing I've got this! The Trap card, Guardraw!'' Yuma called out as one of his face down cards revealed itself. "Thanks to this, Zubaba General goes into DEF Mode and I draw a card!" Yuma explained as he drew a virtual card, while Zubaba General shattered the ice around him, before taking a defense stance.

Zubaba General DEF points: 1800.

"Oh darn it! Well I can still take out Zubaba General!" Rio called out as Zereort unleashed another beam at Zubaba General, destroying the Warrior type monster. "I'll end my turn with two face down cards!'' Rio called out as two face down cards appeared on her field.

Yuma Life Points: 1300/ Number of cards in hand: 7.

"Nice work so far, but I'm not done yet! I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew another virtual card in a dramatic fashion as a screen appeared in front of him. "First off, I'll play the Field Spell, Onomatopia!" Yuma called out as the Spell card appeared, before a bright energy sun appeared in the sky.

"Next I Summon Gagaga Magician!" Yuma called out as Gagaga Magician appeared in a dramatic fashion.

Gagaga Magician ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.

"Next up is Clone Dragon! When I Summon a monster, I can Summon this card with its name and level being treated as the same as Gagaga Magician!" Yuma explained as a rainbow covered dragon appeared, before it transformed into another Gagaga Magician.

Clone Dragon ATK Points: 0000/ Level: 4.

"Now I overlay Level 4 Gagaga Magician and Clone Dragon!" Yuma declared as he held up his right hand as both monsters turned into dark lights that descended into the air. Appearing in front of Yuma was a galaxy Xyz portal that the two lights descended inside of the portal.

"I Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia Double!" Yuma called out as Utopia's sealed form raised up from the portal before transforming into the warrior of hope himself.

Number 39: Utopia Double DEF Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

"When a Utopia monster is summoned, my Field Spell Onomatopia's effect activates! It gains a counter and for every counter, all my monsters gain 200 ATK and DEF Points!" Yuma explained as the bright energy sun shined down on Utopia Double.

Onomatopia counters: 0 + 1 = 1.

Number 39: Utopia Double DEF Points: 2500 + 200 = 2700/ ATK Points: 0 + 200 = 200.

"Now I activate Utopia Double's special ability! By using an overlay unit, I can use him to Summon the original Utopia, whose ATK Points will double and add Double or Nothing from my deck to my hand!" Yuma cried out as Utopia Double absorbed an overlay unit into his chest.

Another galaxy Xyz portal appeared as Utopia Double transformed back into its sealed form, before it fell into the portal. The sealed form rose up from the Xyz portal, before it transformed into the original Warrior of Hope, who let out a battle cry.

Onomatopia counters 1 + 1 = 2.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500 X 2 = 5000 + 400 = 5400/ DEF Points: 2000 + 400 = 2400/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

Yuma added another virtual card from his Duel Disk to his hand, before he held out his right hand. "Now I play the Trap, Numbers Wall!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself. "With this, my Number monsters won't be destroyed by your card effects!" Yuma explained his Trap's effect as Rio gritted her teeth.

"Go Utopia, attack Ice Princess Zereort and end this!'' Yuma called out as Utopia drew his sword and descended into the sky, before diving down towards Zereort. "You may destroy my Zereort, but that doesn't mean this Duel is over! I play the Trap, Frozen Defense Draw!" Rio called out as one of her face down cards revealed itself. The image showed Blizzard Facon being destroyed by Big Jaws, who was starting to freeze up.

(Frozen Defense Draw/ Type: Trap/ Effect: When an opponent's monster destroys a WATER attribute monster you control, the battle damage you would receive is reduced to 0, you draw a card and the opponent's monster's effect are negated)

"With this Trap, the damage is reduced to 0, I can draw a card and your monster's effects are negated!" Rio explained as Utopia sliced Zereort in half, creating an explosion. A force field appeared around Rio, protecting her as she drew a card from her deck. Utopia flew back to Yuma, but some of his armor was frozen. "Darn, guess I'll just settle with three face downs!" Yuma called out as three face down cards appeared on his field.

Rio Life Points: 1600/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"My turn now Yuma, I draw!" Rio cried out as she drew her card in a dramatic fashion. "Rio, use your Trap card!" Enna reminded her partner about her face down, who nodded with a smirk. "I reveal the trap, Xyz Spirits!" Rio exclaimed as her face down revealed itself. "I'm sure you remember from our Duel with Kite that this Trap allows me to remove an Xyz Monster to Summon the monsters used to Xyz Summon it". Rio said with a smirk on her face as Yuma narrowed his eyes.

"Say goodbye Ice Princess Zereort and hello Blizzard Thunderbird and Blizzard Lyrebird!'' Rio called out with a smirk as Blizzard Thunderbird and Lyrebird returned to her field.

Blizzard Thunderbird ATK Points: 1600/ Level: 4.

Blizzard Lyrebird ATK Points: 2000/ Level: 5.

"And now I think I'll change the scenery by activating the Field Spell, Land of Frozen Flames!'' Rio called out as the field around them changed to the Land of Frozen Flames world, while the energy sun above them disappeared.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 5400 - 400 = 5000.

"Now when I use a Water monster to Xyz Summon, that monster counts as two!" Rio explained her Field Spell with a smirk on her face, before she held up her right hand. "I overlay the Level 4 Blizzard Thunderbird!" Rio cried out as her Blizzard Thunderbird split into two, before turning into blue lights that descended into the sky.

The lights went into a galaxy portal that appeared in the sky. "I Xyz Summon Number 103 Ragnazero!" Rio cried out as the number '103' flashed, before Ragnazero appeared once more, glaring at Yuma.

Number 103 Ragnazero ATK Points: 2400/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 1.

"Did you miss her?" Rio asked with a smirk on her face as Yuma gritted his teeth. "No, not really". Yuma replied to his girlfriend, honestly hoping that Ragnazero wouldn't make a comeback. "That's too bad. And it gets worse, because I'm overlaying level 5 Blizzard Lyrebird!" Rio called out as Lyrebird split into two, before transforming into two lights that descended into the sky.

"With Blizzard Thunderbird, I build the overlay network and Xyz Summon Number 94: Crystalzero!" Rio called out as the sealed form of Crystalzero appeared, looking like a diamond or a gem. The sealed form began to transform into a beautiful monster, looking like a priest that wielded a sword.

Number 94: Crystalzero ATK Points: 2200/ Rank: 5/ Overlay units: 2.

"Two Numbers". Astral commented with his eyes narrowed, a bit impressed with how Rio Summoned two Xyz Monsters. "Yet both of them don't stand a chance against Utopia". Yuma said to his partner, his eyes focused on Rio. "Now I'll play the Spell, Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy your Trap Number Wall!" Rio called out as she held out the space as a typhoon appeared and destroyed Yuma's Trap card.

"Well that's just great!" Yuma called out in irritation that his Trap was destroyed. "Don't get too angry yet, I'm not even done. I now activate my Spell Xyz Treasure!" Rio called out as the Spell appeared on her field. "With this, I draw a card for every Xyz monster on the field! Since there's three, I draw 3 new cards!" Rio explained as she drew the top three cards from her deck in a dramatic fashion.

Rio looked at her three new cards, before her eyes widened in shock at seeing one of them. One of the cards she drew was a Spell called Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force!

'Where did this come from? I'm pretty sure that I never had this card in my deck before?' Rio thought to herself in confusion at seeing the spell Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force. Enna noticed her partner's shock look, so she floated over to look at the card that Rio was staring at, before her eyes widened at seeing Barian's force.

'Barian's Force! But how did Rio get it?' Enna thought to herself in shock at seeing one of Barian World's cards. 'I don't know how it got in my deck… but it can help me out!' Rio thought to herself with narrowed eyes as she held out the card.

"I activate Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force!" Rio called out as she held up the card between her right hand's index and middle fingers, making everyone widen their eyes in complete shock at what she said. "This spell ranks up my Ragnazero into a Chaos Number one Rank higher! Go Chaos Xyz Evolution!" Rio explained as Ragnazero turned into a bright blue color that descended into the sky, going into a black portal that appeared.

"Show yourself Chaos Number 103: Ragnafinity!" Rio called out as the portal revealed a red world, where there was a gate with the Barian's symbol on it, before it cracked and the gate busted open.

Appearing was Ragnazero, but she has gone under a huge transformation. She traded her white geisha outfit for a long flowing dark purple dress with black spikes dangling from the sides and the lower ends like ice crystals. Black mechanical wings erected out of her back, giving her the appearance of a fallen angel, and her head was now adorned with a tail triple pronged black crown, with it and her white facemask covering her head, save only her ruby eyes. Lastly, she discarded her katanas and her new weapon of choice was an enormous double bladed scythe with its curbed blades spinning in the air like crimson crescent moons. In front of the beautiful monster were three crystals that were her chaos overlay units.

Chaos Number 103: Ragnafinity ATK Points: 2800/ Rank: 5/ Chaos overlay units: 2.

Yuma and Astral stared at Ragnafinity with wide eyes of shock, while said Chaos Number was giving them a chilling glare. "A Chaos Number!?" Astral exclaimed in shock at what he is witnessing. "Just like with Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force, Rank-Up-Magic-Barian's Force can rank up Rio's monster!" Yuma exclaimed, seeing the similarities of the two Rank-Up Magic cards.

"Not exactly Yuma". Rio said to her boyfriend, waving her right hand's index finger. "Barian's Force has one last effect! It allows me take Utopia's Overlay Units and change them to Chaos Overlay Units!'' Rio explained with a smirk as Utopia's two overlay units went towards Ragnafinity, transforming into chaos overlay units.

Chaos Number 103: Ragnafinity chaos overlay units: 2 + 2 = 4.

"And for every overlay unit Utopia lost, it loses 300 ATK Points for each one". Rio finished explaining as Yuma gasped, before he looked up at Utopia, who looked drained of its power.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 5000 – 600 = 4400.

"If you think that's all I've got, you're wrong! I activate Crystalzero's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, Utopia's ATK points get cut in half!" Rio explained as Crystalzero absorbed one of her overlay units into her sword, before she fired an icy blue laser at Utopia. The laser covered Utopia in ice, trapping him.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 4400 – 2200 = 2200.

"Now it's Ragnafinity's turn to shine! By using an Chaos Overlay Unit, Ragnafinity deals you damage equal to the difference of Utopia's ATK points to what it was before! Since Utopia lost 2200 ATK Points, you take 2200 points of damage!'' Rio explained as Ragnafinity absorbed a Chaos Overlay Unit into her scythe, before she fired a pink beam at Yuma. "Yuma! The face down card!" Astral told his partner, who nodded as he held out his right hand.

"I play the Quick-Play Spell, Heat & Heal!" Yuma called out as one of the three face down cards revealed itself. "This Spell allows me to gain Life Points equal to an Xyz Monster's ATK Points on my field and there's only one choice!" Yuma explained with narrowed eyes as his Life Points went up.

Yuma Life Points: 1300 + 2200 = 3500.

The beam exploded on the ground in front of Yuma and Astral, sending the two partners flying, before they landed on their backs.

Yuma Life Points: 3500 – 2200 = 1500.

"My Spell's final effect allows it to become an overlay unit for Utopia". Yuma said as he got back on his feet as the Spell card turned into a yellow overlay unit that circled around Utopia. "With that overlay unit, Yuma can negate Ragnafinity's attack''. Enna commented with narrowed eyes.

"That's true, but that means he has to use it to negate this attack! Go Ragnafinity, attack Utopia!" Rio called out as Ragnafinity charged at Utopia. "I play Utopia's special ability! By using an overlay unit, your attack is negated! Go Light Wing Shield!'' Yuma called out as Utopia absorbed the overlay unit, before he used his swings to block Ragnafinity's scythe.

"Now his only defense is gone! I now play the Spell Freezing Point! If your Xyz Monster has no overlay units, all its ATK Points go bye-bye!" Rio explained as the Spell appeared on her field, before a blizzard came out, trapping Utopia in more ice.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2200 – 2200 = 0000.

"I'll end my turn with a face down card!" Rio declared her turn over as a face down card appeared on the field.

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

"Not bad Rio, but I'm still in this! I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion, before smirking at seeing what it was. "I activate…Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force!" Yuma called out as he held up the virtual card, making Rio and Enna widen their eyes. "Oh that's not good". Rio stated with wide eyes, knowing that she was in trouble.

"I must agree, with that Spell Yuma can Summon Utopia Beyond". Enna said in agreement, to what her partner said, knowing what Yuma is hoping to accomplish. "This Spell ranks up Utopia by two ranks! Go Rank Up Xyz Evolution!" Yuma 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.

"Shatter the boundaries of reality! Arise anew Number 39: Utopia Beyond!" Yuma called out as a much bigger white armored 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: Six/ Overlay units: One.

Kairi looked up at Utopia Beyond in awe as the warrior unleashed a rainbow colored light, while Rio and Enna looked up at the Rank 6 Xyz Monster with narrowed eyes. "Now go Utopia Beyond, attack Ragnafinity!" Yuma called out as Utopia Beyond took to the skies. "Sorry Yuma, but you fell for my Trap Dimension Wall!" Rio called out as her face down card revealed itself. "With this Trap, you take the damage instead of me from this battle!" Rio explained with a smirk on her face as a force field appeared around Ragnafinity.

"You know, that move would have won you the Duel if it was against any other opponent, but not in this case! I play Utopia Beyond's special ability! By using an overlay unit, I can banish Utopia Beyond to summon Utopia!'' Yuma called out as Utopia Beyond absorbed its overlay unit into his chest, before a glow engulfed him. The glow disappeared to reveal Utopia in Utopia Beyond's place.

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

"Another side effect from Utopia Beyond's special ability is that I gain Life Points equal to half of Utopia's ATK Points!" Yuma explained Utopia Beyond's effect as his Life Points went up.

Yuma life points: 1500 + 1250 = 2750.

"Not only that, your Trap loses its target!'' Yuma exclaimed as Dimension Wall's card disappeared. "Go Utopia, attack Ragnafinity!" Yuma called out with a grin as Utopia threw his sword into the air. "Now I activate the Quick-Play Spell Shrink!" Yuma called out as a spell card appeared on the field. "This card lowers Ragnafinity's ATK Points by half!" Yuma explained as Ragnafinity powered down.

Chaos Number 103: Ragnafinity ATK Points: 2800 - 1400 = 1400.

"You forgot about Crystalzero! I use an overlay unit to cut your monster's ATK Points in half!'' Rio called out as Crystalzero absorbed an overlay unit into her sword, before firing at blue beam at Utopia, trapping him in ice.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500 – 1250 = 1250.

Ragnafinity sliced Utopia in half, who exploded a few seconds later. (1400 – 1250 = 150)

Yuma life points: 2550 – 150 = 2400.

"Looks like your plan didn't work after all". Rio said with a smirk on her face, before she got confused at seeing Yuma still smirking. "Oh yeah, think again! I play the Trap, Xyz Reborn!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself.

"With this trap, Utopia can come back and this card becomes an overlay unit for him!" Astral explained for his partner as Utopia appeared from the smoke, looking unharmed as a yellow overlay unit circled around him.

Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 1.

"Now let's try this again! Utopia, attack Ragnafinity!'' Yuma called out as Utopia caught his sword that he threw earlier, before he dived down and sliced Ragnafinity in half. 'My lady, I'm sorry I failed you'. The same voice from before apologized to Rio, before Ragnafinity exploded. (2500 – 1400 = 1100)

Rio Life Points: 1600 – 1100 = 500.

Rio stared in shock at witnessing Ragnafinity's destruction, before she looked at Yuma. "I'll end my turn here!" Yuma declared as Utopia flew down next to him and Astral.

Rio Life Points: 500/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"I'm not giving up yet, I draw!" Rio called out as she drew her card in a dramatic fashion. Rio looked at the cards in her hand as she tried to figure out a strategy to use. 'There's only one way to win this, but it's a big risk. But… I can't let fear control me. I've gotta feel the flow!' Rio thought to herself with narrowed eyes as she decided what her next move will be.

"I Summon out Blizzard Wolf!" Rio called out as a white wolf with crystal blue eyes, silver fangs, a long tail and a bracelet on its right front leg appeared on the field.

(Blizzard Wolf/ Attribute: Water/ ATK Points: 1500/ DEF Points: 1000/ Level: 3/ Type: Beast/ Tuner/ Effect/ Effect: Once per turn, you can remove from play one monster from your graveyard and increase up to two monsters on your field's levels by the banished monster's levels)

"I play Blizzard Wolf's special ability! By banishing the Blizzard Lizard in my graveyard, Blizzard Wolf's Level increases by that monster's level!" Rio explained as a ghost form of Blizzard Lizard appeared, before it was absorbed into Blizzard Wolf.

Blizzard Wolf level: 3 + 3 = 6.

"Time to high five the sky! Now I overlay my Blizzard Wolf!" Rio called out as she held up her right hand as her monster split into two, before turning into blue lights that descended into the air. Appearing in front of Rio was a galaxy portal, which the blue lights descended into the portal. "With these two monsters, I build the overlay network! I XYZ SUMMON! RISE FROM THE ICY DEPTHS NUMBER 21: FROZEN LADY JUSTICE!" Rio called out as the Number '21' flashed in a yellow color.

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 armor covered her torso, white gloves, stockings, high-heeled boots adorned her arms and legs, and a yellow 21 glowed on her left leg. She wore a skirt that showed little of her legs. Her short spiky white hair and skin were pale; the color of ice, and a long broadsword was equipped on her waste.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 500/ Rank: Six/ Overlay units: 1.

Both Utopia and Frozen Lady Justice glanced at each other, with the Warrior of Ice smiling at the Warrior of Hope. "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 her hands.

Number 21: Frozen Lady Justice ATK Points: 500 + 1000 = 1500.

"What could she be up too? She's used up all the cards in her hand?" Astral questioned in confusion at witnessing Rio's move, knowing that she can't use her ace monster's special ability when Utopia is in ATK mode. Yuma was staring at Frozen Lady Justice with narrowed eyes as he tried to figure out what Rio was up too.

"Wait a second…Shining Evolution!?" Yuma called out with wide eyes, making Astral widen his eyes at what his partner said. "That's right! Like Utopia and Leviathan Dragon, Frozen Lady Justice can do a Shining Evolution!" Astral exclaimed in shock as Rio and Enna smirked at them.

"I rebuild the Overlay Network with Frozen Lady Justice!" Rio and Enna declared, their backs against each other with Rio holding her left hand up, while Enna held her right hand up. Frozen Lady Justice held her sword in front of her with both her hands.

"Through the power of our bonds of friendship and feeling the flow, a new hope shall appear! Go Shining Evolution!" Rio and Enna called out as light appeared from Frozen Lady Justice, which covered her from view. "Appear Number S21: Frozen Lady Absolute Justice!" Rio and Enna shouted out as the light disappeared to reveal Frozen Lady Justice's new form.

Frozen Lady Justice was now wearing a glowing priestess's outfit with crystal wings extending from her back. She was now barefooted and barehanded, an icy blue bracelet on her left hand, two icy blue ankle cuffs, a long sheer waterfall skirt with a blue embellished belt, with a matching icy blue brazier top with a cheer shrug covering her shoulders and being held together with an icy blue clasp and silver chains. She now wielded a pure white-coloured longsword with a mark on the handle and the blade being frosty blue. Finally, she now had icy crystal earrings.

Frozen Lady Justice let out a cry, unleashing a blizzard storm.

Number S21: Frozen Lady Absolute Justice/ ATK Points: 500/ Rank: 6/ Overlay units: 2.

"Last time we saw her, she absolutely iced Scorch". Yuma remarked, looking up at Frozen Lady Absolute Justice. "That's true, but unlike him, we know what Absolute Justice can do". Astral told his partner with his arms crossed.

"This may be risky, but this is my only chance to win! I play Absolute Justice's special ability! By using all her overlay units, all your cards are destroyed and she gains ATK Points equal to the destroyed monsters' ATK Points!" Rio explained as Absolute Justice absorbed all her overlay units into her long sword.

Yuma smiled sadly at Rio, who grew confused at seeing the look on her boyfriend's face. "You've fought a valiant duel my friend…but this ends". Yuma said with narrowed eyes, causing the Ice Queen's eyes to widen. "I play Effect Veiler's special ability from my hand! By discarding this card, your monster's special ability is negated!" Yuma called out as he held out a victual card as a white veil appeared around Absolute Justice, draining her power away.

"It's over". Shark said with narrowed eyes, knowing that this Duel was decided. "And it's over. My last chance…" Rio said in defeat as her eyes were covered by her hair. "Rio…" Enna said with concern, looking at her partner.

Yuma Life Points: 1300/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"It's my turn now". Yuma said as he drew his card in a normal fashion. "Since you showed the power of your bond with Enna, I'll show you my bond with Astral!" Yuma called out as he looked at Astral, who nodded to him.

"We rebuild the overlay network with Utopia!" Yuma and Astral called out together as Utopia spread his wings and took flight. "Through the power of our bonds of friendship and feeling the flow, a new hope shall appear! Go Shining Evolution!" Yuma and Astral called out together as the light from Utopia's wings shot out and covered Utopia from view.

"Appear Shining Number 39: Utopia Prime!" Yuma and Astral shouted out as the light disappeared to reveal Utopia's new form. Utopia looked like he had light shining inside him, his helmet gone and his wings in a new form and wielding a new sword that was currently on his back. Utopia Prime let out a war cry as he held his new sword into the air, letting loose a ray of light into the sky with two overlay units around him.

Shining Number 39: Utopia Prime ATK Points: 2501/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.

Rio slowly smiled as she looked at her boyfriend. "Yuma! Go for it, it's okay!" Rio called out to her boyfriend, who nodded to her. "Now Utopia Prime…!" Yuma started to call out as Utopia Prime reached for his long sword on his back with his right hand, with Rio and Enna watching with narrowed eyes.

"Hope Sword Shining Attack…!" Yuma continued as Utopia Prime drew his sword and charged at Absolute Justice and slashed at her stomach, who just smiled at Utopia Prime, despite being destroyed as she exploded. The force of the explosion blew Rio off her feet, who continued to smile. 'Yuma…I'm so proud of you'. Rio thought to herself with a smile as she landed on her back. (2501 – 500 = 2001)

Rio Life Points: 500 – 2001 = 0000.

The AR Vision deactivated as the world around them returned to normal with all the monsters disappearing. Yuma walked over to Rio, before offering his girlfriend a hand. "That was a great duel Rio". Yuma said to the Ice Queen, who smiled back at him, with both Astral World beings smiling at their partners.

Rio accepted her boyfriend's help as he pulled her back onto her feet. "Thanks Yuma. I can now say you have surpassed me in Dueling". Rio said to her boyfriend with a smile that he returned. "Yuma!" A familiar voice called out, making everyone widen their eyes. "Yuma!?" Another familiar voice called out as Yuma started shaking in fear.

"I'm staying out of this". Astral stated as he disappeared back into the Emperor's Key. "Have fun''. Enna said with a smile as she and her child disappeared as well.

Yuma and Rio turned around to see Kari and Haru walking up to them with Yuma's grandmother wearing the same Kimono from yesterday, while Kari was wearing a black and white outfit. "Kari, grandma!" Yuma shouted out in fear at seeing them, with Kari not looking too happy.

"Yuma! Not only didn't you tell us about School Spirit Day, but you completely skipped it. We would have gone to Spirit Day to see your school activities!" Kari snapped in an angry tone as Yuma shook in fear. "Calm down Kari. What's important is that we found Yuma". Haru said to her granddaughter with a smile.

Just then, Haru and Kari spotted a 5-year-old girl, who was hiding behind Shark's legs, looking at them. "Awww, she looks cute". Kari said with a smile, untie she noticed that she looked mostly like Rio, but had Yuma's black hair with red highlights. "Yuuuma!" Kari angrily shouted out as Yuma face palmed. "Oh dang it!" Yuma called out, knowing what Kari was thinking.

"Did you and Rio do it at such a young age? You better have an explanation for this. If not I swear I'll turn you into a pretzel!" Kari angrily snapped at her brother. "You don't want to disappoint your dear grandmother, Yuma". Haru said with a dark smile on her face as Yuma slowly backed away in fear.

"Look just clam down and listen, we'll tell you all we know". Rio said as she stepped in front of Yuma, getting both Kari and Haru to look at her.

Yuma and Rio began to explain on how they met the girl (most of it being the truth) in the forest of the outskirts of Heartland City. Yuma staying at Shark and Rio's house that night because he was worried about Kairi. The girl revealed her name as Kairi and how she started to call Yuma daddy and Rio mummy for some reason. She still called them that, even though it wasn't necessary.

"So you just found this girl and now she sees you two as her parents, right?" Kari questioned Yuma and Rio, now pretty calm. "Please believe us. We're telling the truth". Rio said to Kari, wanting her to believe what they told them.

"Kari, grandma. I know it's a lot to ask, also a big responsibility, but can we please look after Kairi?" Yuma asked his sister and grandmother which Haru smiled in response. "This girl needs a home, so sure''. Haru said with a smile, making both Yuma and Rio smile happily as they looked at Kairi.

Rio walked over to her brother and took Kairi into her arms. "Hear that Kairi? You get to stay with us''. Rio said happily as she nuzzled Kairi's face, who nuzzled back happily as everyone watched happily.

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And done! That took a while but I promise next chapter is my Pokemon story so pleas be patient.