A,n: Sorry for the wait, I had a lot to do, but here is the last part. Hope you like it and have fun reading it.

Yuma's p.o.v.

"I knew you couldn't survive without Astral" Trey said and smirked.

Yuma sneered and was fighting to get up on his feets. He was not gonna give up.

"Don't count me out just yet!" Yuma yelled back at him and managed to get up "I am still in this, and I got lots of fight left. That was just the warm up. The real duel is starting now!".

Trey snort. He couldn't believe how much hot air Yuma could pull out. He knew he was stubborn and never gave up, but sooner or later he must realise that he couldn't win. Everyone would sooner or later realise that. However Yuma was apparently not everyone. He was a special kind of case. Trey glared at him.

"You are down to only 200 puny points" He pointed out and hoped Yuma realised the big gap between their strength. "One more attack and it is all over. It is your turn, but you may as well give up".

Trey placed two facedowns and ended his turn.

Trey: 1800 Lp's

Yuma: 200 Lp's.

"Quitting isn't my style" Yuma replied him in a determined voice and snort. He drew. "I still have a chance to pull this off, because Astral's memories are still with me".

Zaira, Astral you both have my promise. I may be down, but I still got plenty of fight left. Astral I am gonna unleash the power, you left for me, to pull of the win. He had utopia ray in his deck case. He chaos xyz summoned Utopia to Utopia ray. He could do that because he had under 1000 life points left. Yuma could hear his friends cheer him on like hell in the background. Trey glared at him.

"At last he summoned it" He mumbled out.

Yuma was not sure what that meant, but he hadn't the time to think about it. This better work. If Utopia ray can't bring Trey back to his senses, then nothing will. He continued his move. He used "overlay eater" eff from the grave. By banishing it, it could take an Ou from Trey's atlandis and give it to Utopia ray. Then he used all Utopia ray's Ou and raised Utopia's att to 4000. 500 for each Ou. Then he could also decrease the att on Trey's monster with 3000. 1000 for each Ou Utopia used. Trey looked surprised at him.

"How can you duel with Astral gone?" he questioned. Yuma sneered.

"Because Astral never left" He told Trey and pointed at his chest "Astral is always with me. Here in my heart. The same is Zaira. You tried taking them away from me, but you failed, and now we are gonna win this duel together, just watch".

Then he made Utopia attack. Trey sneered.

"Sorry but Utopia Ray just stuck out!" Trey yelled and activated his trap "Thunder pot".

Since he had a Chronomaly monster on the field, this card negated this attack and ended the battle phase. Yuma looked in horror.

"Okay that was not exactly what I had in mind" He said as the battle ended.

"Ah, I thought Yuma had him" Yuma could hear Cathy say.

"That Trey sure is tricky" Bronk commented. Trey smirked at him.

"You gave it your best try" He proclaimed "But even Utopia ray can't stop me".

"It doesn't matter!" Yuma yelled back "I manage to hang on this long, and I will find a way to end this thing, so take your turn Trey".

He placed two cards face down and really hoped he didn't regret his words.

Trey's p.o.v.

Trey looked at Yuma. He was actually impressed on how long he could go on. Yuma was a formidable foe, who apparently didn't give up and in some way, deep, deep down Trey respected that. However he would never admit that of course. He also never would admit that he regretted his way of dueling. Like Yuma pointed out, this was not his style of battling. However Trey would do anything to help his family.

"You do know how to talk good game Yuma" Trey commented and snort "But the fact is that both our monster's att points return to normal, so you can't possibly survive another blow, now I draw".

However when Trey drew a weird sensation ran through his body. A feeling of great pain was rushing through his nerve system. No! not now! Vetrix warned me this might happen.

Flashback.

Trey was lying on the floor in Vetrix room. He was floating above a crest who was placed on the ground beneath him. Trey was groaning and sometimes even screaming in pain when these red and purple threads wrapped around his body. Outside was Vetrix and his big brother looking at him. They were waiting for the ritual to be finished. Trey could see them once in awhile, when the pain was not too much.

"You must understand, by acquiring this crest full power, you will gain the incredible power to utilize and control 'nb 6 chronomaly atlandis', however there is a price to pay for this power." Vetrix told him "The crest can be dangerous. It will drain away all your physically and mental energy". Trey groaned and closed his eyes.

"I don't care about that" Trey replied quickly and looked over at Vetrix and his big brother "I just wanna beat Yuma and make you proud of me".

"I am confident you won't let me down, you are stronger than you know Trey" Vetrix said and smirked.

Quinton in the background closed his eyes. In some way telling Trey that he was feeling with him. Then the ritual continued...

Trey stumbled forward. He was panting a lot and sweat was dripping down his forehead. However we was not about to give up.This weakness is the price I have to pay! Vetrix believed in me and I am not about to let him down.

"I will not fail!" he yelled out loud and drew "You are finished Yuma!".

As he drew Atlandis began rumbling and the volcano on it body began erupting. Boulders were flying down from the sky and was headed towards the two duelings.

"Since Atlandis has no overlay units, you lose half your life points Yuma" Trey told him and saw Yuma get blasted and fell to the ground. Trey groaned "And so do I".

He got hit as well and flew backwards and hit the ground pretty hard.

Trey: 900 lp's.

Yuma: 100 lp's.

"Unbelievable!" Bronk yelled from the background "He gave up life points, just to get Yuma".

Trey could hear Yuma's friends cheer Yuma on and that made Yuma slowly get up on his feets. He turned angry towards Trey.

"I still have 100 lp's Trey" he proclaimed "That is enough to keep dueling".

Trey didn't reply him. He had enough trouble as it was. He did manage to get up on his feets, but he was stumbling forward because of the tiredness. His helmet had fallen of because of the last blast and Trey could feel the crest rub up of every part of his body now. It was beginning to take control of him. Trey screamed out in pain.

"The crest. It is taking over." said Yuma in disbelief and looked worried at him "That crest is gonna destroy him, Trey!".

Trey sneered and looked angry at Yuma, who was now running over to him. He didn't want Yuma's mercy.

"No!" he yelled out loud "Stay back! I don't want your help Yuma. I chose to take this path understand?! It is the only way I can get the power that I need. What happens to me, it doesn't matter at all. As long as I can serve my family!".

"But Trey..." Yuma said in a sad tone. Trey just sneered at him.

"This last attack will wipe out your life points" He told Yuma.

"Oh no" He could hear Caswell say "If Yuma takes the hit this duel is over".

Trey smirked. It was as it was suppose to be. However sadly Yuma had the trap "Battle break" who destroyed the attacking monster and ended the battle phase. Trey looked surprised at the move when his monster began glowing and was about to vanish. He was about to activate his last facedown, when he stopped up. He remembered something Vetrix had told him.

Flashback.

"The ritual was a success Trey" Vetrix told him.

They were standing in the living room at the mansion. Vetrix was shortly looking out of the window, before he turned around towards Trey. He was holding up two cards.

"Now as promised, here is the number along with the most sinister card" Vetrix continued and gave Trey the two cards.

"Final prophecy?" he questioned and frowned "But Vetrix, isn't that the trap card that...".

"Think of it as a last resort" Vetrix encouraged "In case things don't go as well as you hoped. If you do use the card, you will both suffer the consequences. Of course I sincerely hope you will not be forced to use it".

"But what if...?" said Trey in a scared tone.

"You did say, you would do whatever it takes to beat Yuma, didn't you? You may have a chance to prove it".

By these words, Trey returned to the reality. He was still in the duel, but Vetrix's voice from his memories was still ringing through his mind. Trey looked up at Atladis who was about to get destroyed, then he looked back at the trap card. He sneered.

"I activate the trap 'final prophecy!'" Trey yelled and activated the trap "I have to destroy my equip card, reducing my monster's att back to normal, but it also stops and destroys your trap card". Yuma looked shocked at him.

"No way, you were willing to make atlantis weaker, just to destroy my trap" Yuma said surprised.

Trey nodded and glared coldly at Yuma.

"Yes, because atlantis is still strong enough to beat you" He proclaimed "Especially since you only have 100 lp's left". (2600 att)

Atlandis kept up his attack. However Yuma was ready with yet another trap. "Half unbreak". This card protected Utopia from being destroyed and Yuma took only half the damage. He survived with nearly 50 lp's. However Yuma still hit the ground pretty hard. Trey also fell down to his knees. His crest was draining him too much right now. He gasped for air.

"Yuma you can't win" He said while taking deep breaths.

Then he groaned once again. The crest was giving him shock through his whole nerve system. Trey placed his hands at the ground as well. He didn't want to pass out. He gasped for air again.

"Trey!" yelled Yuma worried. He was once again on his feets. "You have to stop before this duel destroys you". Trey got slowly up on his feets. He glared at Yuma.

"I don't care" He yelled back "You are in my families way and I will beat you no matter what!". Yuma looked surprised at him.

"You got it wrong" Yuma replied "I am not your enemy. I only wants to be friends with you". Trey sighed deeply inside.

"That will never happen Yuma. I don't need friends" He told him.

"We all needs friends Trey. Maybe if we talked this through, I can find some way to help you and your family". Trey looked at Yuma and actually smiled a true smile.

"Thank you Yuma" he said slowly and tears were falling down his cheeks now "But it is too late for both of us". Yuma looked puzzled at him.

"To late for what Trey?" He questioned. Trey looked at his trap.

"Unfortunately for us, the final prophecy card that I used, will lead to our destruction" He began explaining "On my next turn, we both take damage equal to Machu mech's att points, and we will both be destroyed".

Yuma looked shocked at him. A glowing light appeared from the trap and clouds are summoned in the sky. A purple light flew up in the sky and sends continuingly blasts around them and creates a circle that destroys everything in it's path. This circle is slowly closing in on them.

"Now what?" Tori questioned, seeing the field spell slowly getting destroyed.

"I am not sure" Bronk replied in a scared tone. "But it looks like this place is losing a lot of buildings you guys". Trey looked determined at Yuma.

"Soon you and I will each be down to 0 lp's, and that finally will be the end" He told Yuma, as the light in the sky suddenly merged with atlandis "And I don't just mean the end of our contest. This is going to be the last duel either of us ever has. I feel at peace, because I know that there really was no other way to save my family, and I am sure Vetrix will be proud of me. Although I sadly have to leave my beloved Zaira behind it seems. However that is a small price to pay, because some day soon my family will return to normal".

"But Trey..." Yuma said in a sad voice "This isn't the answer".

In the meantime Yuma's friends were looking at the light who was destroying everything. They were a little scared. However Caswell calmed them down, telling them that this all was virtual and in the end nothing happened to them. Sadly he was wrong. When he removed his D-gazer, he could still see the trap continue to destroy things around them and it was closing in on them. This was apparently real.

"Hey Trey!" Yuma then yelled "Tell me, what is that thing?". Trey looked surprised around. This was not what was suppose to happen.

"I am not really sure" He replied in a scared tone "It is from another dimension I think".

Trey turned around and looked at Atlantis.I have to stop this! He let the crest glow and tried to stop the card who was equipped to atlantis, but instead it sent him flying when his crest hit it. Trey looked shocked at it.

"It is no use" Trey proclaimed in a scared tone. He remembered that Vetrix had told him the final prophecy card couldn't be stopped. "Not even my crest is powerful enough to hold it back".

The ground around the field spell began crumbling away, Trey looked up in the sky. There was nothing he could do.

"Vetrix!" He yelled "Your card doesn't just eliminate the duelists, it destroys the whole world!".

Then the ground crumbled away and Trey and everyone present, fell down in what looked like an endless pit.

Vetrix's p.o.v.

From afar at the hotel's balcony, Vetrix and Quinton was watching at the sky where they could see the black clouds, as well as lightning and thunder. Vetrix smirked.

"It appears that Trey used the trap card I gave him" he said slowly.

"Vetrix, don't tell me you gave Trey the final prophecy card" Quinton said shocked. Vetrix only smirked and didn't reply Quinton on that. Instead he said:

"It is creating a portal to barian world, just as I foresaw, and once the portal fully opens, it can't be closed again".

Then he smirked and waited for the outcome of this duel.

Yuma's p.o.v.

Yuma and the others were floating in some strange energy field, who apparently was created by the duel. Yuma and co. was slowly falling towards something, but Yuma didn't actually care where that was, because he didn't want to go there. Trey and Yuma were both still standing, now floating/falling in front of each other, with their respective monsters on the field. Yuma having 50 lp's left and Trey, 900.

"Hey Trey!" yelled Yuma at the male "I need answers, what is going on?!".

"Our duel is opening a portal to another dimension and in short time everything around us is going to be swallowed up by it" Trey quickly explained.

"Everything?!" Yuma said in disbelief.

Trey nodded slowly. Yuma's friends all began flipping out. They didn't want to get swallowed up by a portal. Yuma sneered angry.

"Trust me, when I activated that card, I didn't realise it would devour the whole world" Trey apologized "Please forgive me Yuma". Yuma sneered.

"Time to feel the flow!" he then yelled encouraging, which made Trey look puzzled at him.

Yuma continued "You just told me that this interdimensional portal is opening up because of our duel. So all I have to do is defeat you, and that should keep the portal from opening anymore". Trey looked a little guilty at him.

"You can't win" he proclaimed "Since I have less than 1000 lp's right now, you can't destroy atlantis or deal any battle damage to me. The situation we are in, is utterly hopeless". Yuma snort determined back at him.

"It is not hopeless" He said "As long as I don't give up, then we all still have a chance. If Astral, or Zaira was here right now, they would agree with me...".

Yuma stopped up. He remembered the duel against Kite. Where he, Zaira and Astral had...

"Zexal" he then said. Trey looked puzzled at him.

"What is that?" He questioned.

"It is a mysterious power, Zaira granted me and Astral for some reason. However now Astral is gone" Yuma said slowly. He felt so sad because of that.

"Because of me?" Trey said slowly and looked guilty again. He looked at his hand, then lit slowly up "Yuma what if you could bring Astral back?". Yuma eyes widened.

"How can I do that?" He questioned.

"I used the power of the crest to make Astral disappear from here" Trey explained "If I can transfer the crest over to you, then perhaps...".

"Wait you really thing I could bring Astral back?" Yuma questioned quickly.

"Yes" Trey told him "But if you fail to gain control over the crest's power, then it would gain control of you". However Yuma nodded determined.

"I will risk it" He said "It is worth it, to bring Astral back. Alright, give me the power of the crest Trey".

Trey nodded. He and Yuma floated closer to each other and was holding hands a hand up in the air. Trey's crest could be seen on the palm of his hand. They seconds later touched each other and Yuma felt energy light emerge around him. Then pain like no other followed and Yuma couldn't do anything but scream up. He saw yellow marks beginning to appear around his body, just like it had happened to Trey, but Yuma was not gonna give up.

"Astral!" He yelled as loud as he could and tried ignoring the pain "Come back!".

Zaira's p.o.v.

I let out an exhausted groan. I felt so tired and sleepy. I was still inside the ship inside the key. I yawned deeply and was rolling around in the soft fur belonging to Cy and felt warm and comfortable. No wonder I was sleepy. I still had my eyes closed and had no attention of walking up. However I had a feeling I needed to be somewhere, but I quickly dismissed the thought. I only needed to rest and relax. Just like Cy had told me. I yawned a little and rolled over on the other side. Slowly, really slowly I once again fell asleep, but what I didn't know was that I was about to have an interesting dream. Or rather a memory.

Flashback/dream.

Outside the blue tower who looked like a castle, was two beings walking out. One of them was this Astral being, who was the crown prince, Astral. The other was a 9 year old girl named Zaira. She was dressed in her casual outfit. A white dress and flip flops. She yelled out in frustration.

"Ahr! How can I fail the test? It is not fair!". Astral chuckled beside her.

"I told you the protector's test was hard" Astral pointed out. Zaira sighed.

"Yeah but I was so sure I would nail it" she said slowly "I know I got the best test results, so why can't I be your protector? Why shall this Astral being go with you to earth?".

She pointed at a male astral being who was floating behind Astral. The boy was sending her evil glares, but he didn't say anything. Astral sighed deeply as well.

"Well as father and the others proclaim, you are not tall enough" he said slowly "I wished it was different Zaira. I wish to take you with me, but the mission comes before personal feelings. Hope you understand". Zaira snort at that statement.

"That is totally unfair you know. They just decided that because I am a human. You have seen me train Astral. I trained for nearly 7 years. So why are the consul being picky?" she asked.

Astral sighed and placed a comfortable hand on her shoulder.

"Well you are not taller than a 9 year old girl" they could hear the boy say behind them. "You may be smarter than anyone else, but in that small body you can barely fight".

Zaira glared angry at the Astral being. Astral had to hold her back a little.

"Oh ho, say that again, you good for nothing protector!" she yelled "Bring it on, then I can show you I can beat you. It is not my fault that humans doesn't age in Astral world!".

"Zaira he is not worth it. Secondly you get in trouble if you beat up the prince's personal protector you know" Astral told her and sighed "Let's just enjoy each others company before I leave to earth. I even have asked for permission to the lake you like being at in this world and got it granted".

Zaira lit quickly up and grabbed Astral's hand and began running.

"Well what are we waiting for, let's go!" she yelled.

The protector was about to come with objections, but Zaira and Astral was already to far away. He sighed and quickly followed.

"Oh it is as beautiful as I remember" Zaira said happily and looked at the beautiful scenery in front of her.

A lake in the purest blue colors were in front of her. Even through everything in Astral world were mostly blue, even the animals, the lake was still a sight too seen. Zaira turned towards her best friend and grinned.

"Come on Astral, lets have a water fight" she said and splashed some water in her friends face. Astral actually chuckled a little.

"You are as carefree as ever Zaira" he said, but in the end they both had a water fight.

Later they were just sitting at the lake and were enjoying the view and the company. Astral looked up in the sky and sighed a little.

"I think we have to get back now" he said slowly "Father and your family get's worried if we are gone for to long". Zaira sighed deeply and got up on her feets.

"Okay Astral, let's go back".

They began leaving. At some point Zaira was sure she heard something. Something rushing through the blue grass field around them. Zaira first thought it was a normal animal. There were living around here after all, but she still had that uneasy feeling around her. She had a feeling something was wrong.

"Astral watch out!" Zaira yelled and pushed away her friend.

Some red and black flew passed them in the air. Astral and Zaira looked surprised around. So did the Astral boy.

"What... is happening?" He said in a scared tone. Zaira sneered angry.

"What does it look like?" she yelled "We are under attack idiot!".

"But we are in Astral world" the boy replied even scared "We shouldn't be able to get attacked".

Zaira just snort. She remembered in one of the protector's rule in the rule books 'be always prepared for surprise attacks'. Well this was a surprise, that was for sure.

"What are those?" Astral said suddenly.

He was floating once again and Zaira quickly followed him. They were surrounded by some strange snake like creatures. They were strange because they were not having the blue colors like everything in Astral world had. Or almost had. There were exceptions, but snakes were not on the list. These animals were in red and black colors and looked vicious.

"Sss" one of the snakes said and actually began talking "Sss we found him. Sss, the crown prince. Must eliminate him, for the sake of barian world sss".

Zaira's eyes widened. Barian world? She remembered that there were a world existing along with Astral world, but she didn't think they could manage to infiltrate this world. Thanks to Eliphas. However regardless that, a herd of wild vicious snakes were here to kill the crown prince, her friend Astral, and she was not letting them. She looked over at the cowardly protector.

"You! Do your job and protect Astral. I will kill these snakes!" she yelled and grabbed a card from her pocket and summoned it. Cy was standing on the ground seconds later.

"Mistress, you summoned me?" Cy asked and looked at the snakes and growled.

"Cy give me a ride and destroy them. Let them not come near Astral" Zaira yelled.

"As you wish mistress" Cy said and made it possible for Zaira to climb up on it's back. Then he growled "But I would have destroyed them anyway, they are threatening you mistress".

Then Zaira and Cy attacked the surprised snake. It was a pretty one sided battle. The snakes tried pulling up a fight, but no one stood a chance with their combined powers. They had just killed the last snake, or so they thought, when a scream filled the air. Zaira looked surprised behind them, to see two snakes who had actually managed to get through their defenses and even managed to bite Astral's right leg and arm. Zaira didn't think twice about it. She jumped of Cy's back and rushed over to Astral as quick as her small leg could carry her. She grabbed the snakes with both hands and got them away from Astral, who was now lying in the grass and didn't look well at all.

"Sss, let us go little girl" the snakes hissed "You can't do a thing to save the prince anyway. We bit him sss. We have poisonous fangs, so if you don't want to end up as him, let go!".

"Sss, I can smell chaos from her, brother. She is not an Astral being, she taste human like" the other snake licked her with it's tongue.

Zaira flipped out and tossed the snakes to the ground. Then she stepped on them. The snakes disintegrated into thin air. Zaira turned over to Astral. He looked weakly up at her and was gasping for air.

"Astral, what happened? Where are your protector? He should protect you" Zaira asked.

"He ran, was scared" Astral whispered "A herd of snakes, but Cy kept his promise... wind shield... but two slipped through when I wasn't careful... I... am dying aren't I?".

Zaira sneered and turned towards Cy. She didn't need to say anything, Cy knew. The wolf kneeled down and helped Zaira getting the prince up on its back. Zaira quickly followed. Then they began leaving towards the castle. Zaira closed her eyes and blue energy was shown in her hands. Then she placed them both of his chest. Astral looked shocked at her.

"Is that..." he asked weakly "Where have you... learned a healing... it is advanced... stuff".

"I um... studied on my own" Zaira said "I um borrowed a book after your lessons in the library, without you knowing. I am sorry". Astral coughed a little.

"Doesn't matter, it came... useful" he tried saying "What spell?". Zaira sighed a little.

"I am... um a human, so read about if there were any humans ever visiting astral world and well found a spell transforming human chaos power to Astral power" Zaira said slowly "So I could learn Astral healing spells. I can't use advance healing, but this should keep you alive until we arrive to the castle. Then your father should be able to do something hopefully". Astral coughed surprised and grabbed her hand.

"Zaira no! As human, you will use up your physical and mental energy. You are not an Astral being" he whispered "You could collapse...". Zaira smiled a determined smile.

"Well I am not letting you die and if I collapse, Cy is there for me" she said and grinned.

"Yes mistress" Cy replied in a reassuring tone "Don't worry Astral, I will protect you both, as long as it is what my mistress wishes, now lets get you to the castle".

Zaira nodded and Cy began running a lot faster.

"Zaira! Zaira wake up!" a concerned voice as well as something shaking me, woke me up from my dream.

I yawned a little and slowly opened my eyes. In front of me was a white and blue ghostly spirit floating. He looked concerned at me. I yawned once again and rubbed my eyes.

"Astral?" I said slowly "What are you doing? I was having an awesome dream".

Then I froze and my eyes widened. I rushed up and tossed myself at his chest, giving him a big hug. Tears were running down my cheeks now. Astral looked a little surprised at first, then he relaxed and smiled. He hesitatingly hugged me back. I figured he was not sure how to do that, but I think he observed when people were sad and did what they did. It felt rather awkward so I let go of him.

"Hello Zaira" he just said and I glared angrily at him, while rubbing my tears away.

"I shall 'hello you!'" I yelled angry at him and hit Astral hard on the chest "How can you just disappear and then return like nothing happened. You made me worry".

"I am sorry for worrying you" Astral replied and looked around "I am not sure what happened. I remember Trey's crest and then I woke up. I was outside the ship and Yuma's father told me Yuma needed me and that should take care of you. I partly thing Yuma has some part in why I am back again. His voice is shouting in here".

He had just said that, when I heard Yuma's voice yell "Astral". Then seconds later my name as well. It actually made me happy and worried at the same time.

"Well what are we waiting for?" I said and got shaken up. Cy got up as well.

"I leave my Mistress to you Astral, take care" he said and disappeared into his card and in some way my soul. Astral grabbed me and supported me a little.

"Easy, you look tired, what happened?" he asked slowly. I sighed a little.

"Short version, I just exhausted myself" I replied "But I haven't the time to explain further. Yuma sounds desperate. I tell you later okay".

Astral nodded and placed one of my arms around his neck so he better could support me, then we flew out of the key.

I was not sure what I have been expected. I figured Yuma was in trouble with dueling and that he needed our help. I did not expect to find him and co. as well as Trey surrounded in some kind of weird place and were falling/floating down from somewhere. I must admit I was a little surprised when I got out of the key, still supported by Astral. However then I got my poker face on. The others looked surprised at me and Astral. I just smiled weakly and waved a hand at them.

"Hey, what's up" I said and Astral continued "We heard you were calling for us".

Yuma looked at us with tear filled eyes. He looked beat, but seeing how well he had managed on his own in the duel, I couldn't be more proud of him right now.

"I am glad you two came" he then said and then suddenly hid his face behind his hands "Not that I need your help or anything".

I smirked. Yep, Yuma were as stubborn as always. I could hear our friends smile happily since Astral and I were back. I had a questioned look on them and wondered what actually was going on. Then suddenly Trey yelled up in pain and suddenly was tied to wait Nb 6 C. atlantis? Since when had Trey that number. Yuma and co. began yelling worried words to Trey.

"Forget me!" He yelled back "Just destroy Atlantis before it is too late".

I had even more questions about what was going on, but I figured this was a dire situation, and so did Astral. He flew over to Bronk and the others with me. I could see their puzzled face. They properly wondered why I was floating in midair. However Tori catched on pretty fast. She made Bronk grab me and I was instead supported by him and Tori.

"So you guys might filling me in here" I said and the others nodded.

In the meantime, Astral had returned to Yuma and they both looked at each other.

"It is time for Zexal" Astral proclaimed. Yuma nodded.

"Yes, so lets do this" Yuma replied and him and Astral build the overlay network.

Just like they did last time in the duel with Kite. Bronk and the others who were almost finished with the explanation, looked surprised at the scene in front of them.

"What are they doing?" Bronk commented. I smirked a little.

"You will see, but it is really cool" I replied.

Yuma and Astral merged together and I could hear them both say "When two different souls become one, the power of Zexal is revealed. Go Zexal morph!". They were now both standing in their red and white Zexal antire. Bronk and Co. was staring.

"Yuma and Astral just merged together" Tori commented.

I nodded slowly. I could still remember their first time. Although Astral explained that I was the key for their transformation for some reason. However like me, Astral was clueless over why he knew that, but well I figured it wasn't important anyway.

"Okay let's get this done!" Yuma yelled and his hand was shining. I could hear Astral's voice inside my head now saying "A truly powerful dueling can shape the outcome of a duel. He can even generate the very cards he needs to draw. Go shining draw!".

They said the last part together and I think that was the only part the others actually heard for some reason. Yuma drew and summoned "Zexal weapon- Phoenix bow" and equipped it on to Utopia ray, giving it 3600 att. However it was not enough att points to take down atlantis. Luckily with the equipped Zexal weapon, it made all battle damage 0 this turn and when Utopia ray attacked, Trey's monster was automatically destroyed and Trey got 1000 points of damage, which made his life points hit 0 and made him lose the duel. The impact however still sended us flying.

"The bond between Yuma and Astral, is stronger than I realised" I could hear Trey yell when he got free from Atlantis's grip and also got sent flying.

That was the last thing I remember before we all went unconscious. Therefore we didn't know that Vetrix already knew that Trey had lost, which shocked him deeply.

We all woke up on the constructive highway over the ocean. It was that place the duel had begun and of course everything ended. We all woke slowly up from there. All more groggy than the other. I sort of, from Bronk and the others, got told that Trey had used a dangerous trap doing the duel and that it was the reason we were that weird place. The details of the duel, I figured could get from Yuma later. The others were happy that the dangerous trap was gone and was celebrating by jumping up in joy. I on the other hand was more busy with getting up on my feets, and move weakly over to Astral, Yuma and Trey. When Yuma and Astral noticed me they of course quickly rushed to my site. I must admit, it was pretty cool having a ghostly big brother and a little annoying human brother.

"Are you okay Zaira?" Yuma asked worried and was supporting me together with Astral.

It was not easy, but they did manage not to fall. They knew where I wanted to go, so I wasn't even surprised when they slowly helped me over to Trey who was lying on the ground some meters away from us.

"We saved your world" Astral said on the way over there. I nodded slowly.

"Yeah that was great teamwork" Yuma said and now looked down at Trey who was lying in front of us. Yuma let go of me for a while to help Trey up as well.

"Trey are you okay?" Yuma questioned worried "Are you hurt?".

Trey shook his head. He turned around and looked at me and Yuma. I noticed that he was back to his old medieval clothes. Not the ones when he had these weird powers.

"I think I finally understand Yuma" He then said "You accept me as I really am. As do you my beloved Zaira. I can see clearly now that you are my only true friends I have".

I sighed deeply. I still needed to explain the whole love situation to him.

"Of course we are friends" I then said and Trey looked shocked. Maybe he figured I would say that we weren't. I looked him right into the eyes "Listen Trey I know I am your first crush and that you for now love me deeply, but sadly Trey I don't love you back, do you understand? You have to face the music and get over it. There is many other girls in the world and I am sure that one day there is a girl you love, who also loves you in return. I am sadly not that girl".

I could see the sadness in Trey's eyes and knew he finally caught the message. Then he sighed.

"I actually believe you told me this once before" he then said slowly "However I was to denying it. Like I was in this duel with Yuma. I was not realising that Yuma only wanted to be my friend and Zaira didn't love me back. Therefore I have a favor to ask both of you. Will you both do what you can to save my family? If you two just keep feeling the flow, I am sure you two will make things right".

Trey smiled at us and then disappeared into the portal. I looked determined into the sky. Yes Trey I will help your messed up family. Like Grace did everything to save me, I will do everything to save them, and I am starting with your sister. The others had also rushed over to Yuma and saw him pick a heart piece up, Trey apparently had left for him along with nb 6. and 33. cards, who Astral quickly grabbed. Yuma was now a finalist.

"Alright" said Bronk and looked at Yuma "You won your last heart piece, just in time". Yuma nodded, but he had a concerned look on his face.

"I promise Trey!" he yelled out loud "I will find a way to help your family. There is no stopping me now". I snort and knocked him in the head.

"Yeah yeah, idiot, what about get going, I am hungry" I complained.

Yuma sneered at me, but then he lit up and suddenly hugged me comradely.

"Oh yeah, you entered the positive world with me Zai, so how does it feel?" He said.

"Just normal" I said "Now get your arm of me or I am so gonna slam you down".

"Yep, that is Zaira for you, when you get to close to her, she tries to shut you out" Bronk proclaimed and Yuma nodded.

"Then you just have to keep bugging her and sooner or later she opens up again" He replied with a grin "What about a race sis?". I slammed him in the head for that.

"Sure" I said and surprised everyone. Astral floated down beside me.

"Zaira is that wise, your body has not recovered completely" he said worried.

"Oh don't worry Astral, I have an idea" I said and pointed at Bronk "He is gonna carry and run for me". Bronk looked surprised at me.

"Who me?" He questioned and I nodded coldly.

"Yeah, didn't you all say I was your friend" I said and snort "Well I am not physically well yet, so I need someone to carry me home and what is more fun than having a race at the same time".

Bronk bit his lip a little, but in the end he agreed to carry me. We were about to run, when I looked slowly at Astral and smiled.

"We also need to talk later Astral, I think I have gained a new memory and a new ability maybe" I said and could see Astral frown.

Then I looked at Yuma who was about to race. Bronk and I looked at each other.

"Oh Yuma, since Bronk has to carry me as well, we have come to an agreement" I said and smirked "He is allowed to use his skateboard, bye!".

I had just said that when Bronk rushed out of there on the skateboard, with a stunned Yuma behind us. Surprisingly he did manage to keep up with us, a little while later.

"That was a cheap shot Zaira!" He yelled angry. I just grinned.

"What you aren't giving up?" I slowly asked and Yuma looked more angry.

"Giving up?!" He yelled and snort "I could win over you two even if Bronk is using his skateboard".

I just grinned. We raced home and of course Yuma lost in the end like always, but I must admit, it is rather encouraging to think that I had crossed over to the positive world. It made me think that whatever the future had in store for us, we could overcome the obstacles together.

Vetrix family's p.o.v.

Time skip.

Inside the big hotel room where the Vetrix family was currently staying at, was Trey lying weakly inside a giant fluffy bed. It was filled with a lot of pillows and other soft things so Trey would lie comfortable in there. At the side of his bed was Vetrix standing, looking at his tired son. Trey let out a weak little sigh and looked at him.

"I am sorry Vetrix, I failed you" He said weakly "Please forgive me".

"Everything will be alright Trey, I promise you" Vetrix assured him.

"Vetrix, will you hold my hand?" Trey asked weakly and let out a relieved sigh, when Vetrix took his hand in his. "That is much better, I think I will get some sleep now".

"Don't let your mind be troubled" Vetrix said "Rest well Trey. Rest until I have settled things with the son of Kazuma tsukumo".

By these words Trey fell asleep and as soon as he was asleep, Vetrix let go of his hand. Quinton who was looking at his big brother from a little afar. He knew Trey wanted to be with Vetrix in his final moments and he was not gonna denying him that, but now that Trey was sleeping, he walked closer to them. He looked worried at his little brother.

"Is that what happened when you lose?" Quinton questioned and Vetrix snort.

"Yes, I told you all there was a risk for these powers" he just replied, like he didn't care. "He apparently was not capable to take Kazuma's son down".

Quinton was about to say something, when laughter suddenly filled the air.

"He was pitiful" a voice then said "Lose to the enemies, how low can you get". Quinton looked surprised around. Vetrix, not so much.

"Who's there?" Quinton asked coldly back. Laughter could be heard again.

"That will be me" the voice replied.

Out of the shadows, a person appeared. It was a female with two colored red hair and dressed in red skirt and blue west, alias her normal attire. The girl grinned again.

"Long time no see Quinton" the girl said and smirked. Quinton's eyes widened for a second, then he got his cold and calm expression on his face again.

"Hello Grace" he replied.

A,N: Hehe and stopping here on an evil cliffhanger. However hope you liked the chapter. The next chapter is hopefully not gonna be that long a wait I hope. I want to continue on the next chapter if I can, right away. However in the next chapter, Grace is of course shown. Just in right time for the finalists party. There will be some surprising news, hopefully a little romance and one heck of a party. Mainly because Yuma and his crew can't be long at a place before creating turmoiled. Hmm or is that Vetrix doing? Hehe you will see.