Chapter 16: Battle between Dragon and Knight.

It has been 2 days since Ash went back to the Pokemon World with Lulu and Saya, cached Litten and Rowlet, brought Pikachu with him back to Standard and Saya made a new friend with a Duel Monster called Yubel. It took a few minutes, but Celina and Rin made friends with Pikachu, Litten and Rowlet. The Girls taught Saya how to use Yubel and her powers in a Duel when she is in one and how to use her new cards that she got from Ray. Saya now had two Pendulum monsters that Ray gave to her through the Bracelet. Ash was surprised to see that Saya's new Pendulum cards were dragons called "Pink Dragon'', though Ash liked it when he saw Saya liking her Pink Dragons very much.

Litten, Rowlet and Pikachu got used to Celina and Rin and with the fact they are in a new world as well with Ash spending time to train them in the house, while giving them cards to help upgrade their decks. Ash also taught Rin, Lulu and Celina other summoning methods like Synchro, Xyz and Pendulum to Celina, Fusion and Xyz for Rin and Synchro for Lulu. Ash even took Celina shopping for new clothes, cards and took her to an amusement park, teaching her more of the outside world, which she enjoyed like a child. Saya was also following them, before she joined Ash and Celina on the rides, making it feel like a family time together.

Ash also started teaching Celina how to hear Duel Monster Spirit's voices, which Celina surprisingly learned very fast and Ash also finished teaching Rin how to hear Duel Monster Spirits as well. Ash has also tried to contact Yuto, but for some reason he wouldn't answer. Ash has also upped his deck as well, preparing for the battle against Duel Academy, while also training Rin, Lulu and Celina as well. Ash has also payed a visit to Ray as well, spending time with her, while telling her how his Duel in the tournament is going and even told her about the Pendulum god reaper, which threatened Ray about the chances of the Devil overlord riving. Ash promised Ray that he won't let that happen and prevent the Overlord's revival and stop Leo's ambition from uniting the 4 dimensions and atone for his mistakes, making Ray thank Ash.

Ash has also gone to LID tower to visit Declan and Riley. He helped Declan create more Pendulum cards with his Pendulum cards, help teach Riley a few skills and meet two Ninjas called Moon Shadow and Sun Shadow, who Ash could tell were skilled. Ash and Declan gave both Ninjas Pendulum cards that would help them in the future. Ash even convinced Shay to use Pendulum cards that Declan created for him, which Shay agued a bit.

Ash also watched the rest of the Arc league first round matches for any strong Duellist, but he didn't find anyone. He watched Riley's Duel against Fredrick and was proud of her for Synchro summoning. Ash even hanged out with Julia, Kit and Dipper as well. Ash even went to pay more visits to the Pokémon world, spending time with his friends, Pokémon and mother.

Right now, Ash was preparing his Duel Runner in the garage to head to the Stadium since the first round would end today. Ash still hasn't got his Xyz dimension Duel Disk back, but Declan said he'll get it back today. Ash was wearing his second outfit that Zuzu bought for him, while having his red scarf around his Neck, along with Black shoes that was one of his new created Roller Blades. Just then the Garage door opened, making Ash turn to see that it was Celina that opened the door. Celina was also wearing new clothes as well.

Celina still had her yellow ribbon and bracelet, but she was wearing a Pink short, A Blue open long sleeve jacket with a small collar, a heart shaped pink neckless around her neck with a metal heart in the middle, Pink fingerless gloves, small white skirt, long light Pink socks and White high heels. Celina looked beautiful now, way more when she was wearing her Duel Academy clothes, after Ash told her about Ray, Saya, how she is part of Ray and more. "I know that I was told to stay here, but could I please come with you to the stadium''. Celina asked her lover if she could go with him. Ash smiled at Celina. "I wish I could bring you along, but Declan told you to stay here, at least until you have your Duel Disk back''. Ash said to Celina, not wanting to take the risk of her getting captured by Duel Academy.

Celina let out a sad smile at hearing she can't go with Ash to the stadium. Ash took notice of Celina's sad smile, making him get up, before he walked over and kissed Celina on the lips, which she returned, while closing her eyes in bliss. The kiss lasted for 10 seconds, before Ash pulled away. "I promise to bring you along next time. For now, please stay here''. Ash asked his Lover to stay at his house to stay safe. "Alright. I will stay''. Celina said to her lover with a smile, making Ash smile back at her. Celina then went back into the living room to spend time with Saya, Lulu and Rin, while Ash walked back to his Duel Runner.

Ash pulled up the right handlebar, before he got on and pulled the handlebar down. Ash put his helmet on, while activating the eye protection. Ash then grabbed both handlebars, before he twisted them to start his Duel Runner up. Ash smiled at hearing his Duel Runner come to life. Ash then twisted both handlebars again, making his Duel Runner go forward, before Ash pushed the left handlebar left, making the Duel Runner go left. Ash's duel runner was now heading towards Paradise city, with Ash having a look of determination on his face, ready to face what comes at him in the second match.

(Opening Song)

Let's start! From a moment's glint of light

Shows Yuya and Ash in a checkered background, then showing their respective pendants

Let's find! Yes, the way I should go

Shows Zuzu, Lulu, Celina and Rin also in a checkered background, then showing their respective bracelets

Let's start! The real fun's just getting started

Shows Gong also in a checkered background, then showing his headband respectively

Ready go! Raise the curtains on reality

Changes to Yuya, Zuzu, Gong, Ash, Lulu, Celina and Rin at an entrance, before it reveals itself to be the Arc League Championship beginning, along with showing the title.

The anticipated yet uneasy future will launch this moment

Yuya and Ash have their duel disks activated, with Tate, Ally, and Fredrick coming to Yuya happily, with Saya coming to Ash, then Mieru showed up to hug Yuya, along with Zuzu appearing angry with her fans, causing everyone to run away scared, with Lulu, Celina and Rin trying to stop Zuzu's rampage as well.

Our firm desires are here, don't worry

Yuya and Ash are running in a colourful background, with it showing rivals that are in the Arc League Championship, along with some friendly rivals

Aiming for the day I yearned for, I'll fight

Briefly shows Yusho Sakaki, then changes to Yuya and his Performapals, along with Stargazer Magician and Timegazer Magician appearing to grab Yuya.

Radiant strength dwells in the cards

The two magicians then brought Yuya up to the sky from the stadium towards a Pendulum portal in the sky of his Pendulum Summon.

Up and down, over and over again

Kit, Dipper, Julia, Shay, Sora, Riley, and Declan doing different poses as well

Feel it! The beat bu-bu-bu-burn!

Briefly shows a close up of Declan face to his glasses, showing a brief appearance of a Shadow person looking at a mysterious machine of cards being put in

Transcend those limits I shook off once again, I'll be strong

Yuya and Ash, along with Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and Novaforce Stardust Dragon, prepare to attack, then shows Declan with his three Doom King Armageddon launching an attack, with Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon blocking the attack, with Yuto having his duel disk activated

I don't ever want to give up

Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon then counter attacks, the shows Yuya getting on Odd-Eyes, along with Ash getting on Stardust respectively

Ride that accelerating gale and spread my arms in welcome

Yugo on his Duel Runner doing tricks with Clear Wing Synchro Dragon behind him with his face up close, along with Yuri smiling evilly with a dark aura

For my dreak that makes even tommorow a beautiful sight

Yuya riding Odd-Eyes on a rainbow road with Ash riding on Stardust next to them, along with Odd-Eyes, Rune-Eyes, and Beast-Eyes, along with Stardust and Ash's four-dimension dragons appearing, blasting their respective attacks at the three Doom King Armageddon that exploded upon contact

Pierce through those clouds and paint my dazzling dreams upon the azure sky

Yuya riding on Odd-Eyes, Ash riding on Stardust flying above them on a cloud, until a missile appeared out of the cloud towards the sky, showing the sun, Along with Shay on Rise Falcon following the missile until the flew away to somewhere else

Let's start! From the moment's glint of light

Shows Yuya, his magicians, Odd-Eyes, and some Performapals in a duel, entertaining the crowd, with Ash dueling against him with his five main Dragons on the field.

Let's find! Yes, the way I should go

You Show students, Skips, Yoko, and Nico Smiley cheering on Yuya and Ash, changing to Yuya and Sylvio duelling

Let's start! The real fun's just getting started

Zuzu and Julia duelling next, along with Yuya and Ash coming down from the sky showing the sun

Ready go! Raise the curtains on reality

Finally shows Yuya, Ash, Zuzu, Lulu, Celina, Rin, Krystal, Skips, Ally, Tate, Fredrick, Saya, Gong, Sora, Yoko, Mieru, Sylvio, Kit, Dipper, and Julia standing on the Arc League Championship logo at the end.

(Opening song end)

Ash has just arrived at the Stadium, parking his Duel Runner in the parking lot, before he entered the building to meetup his friends. Ash soon met up with the other You Show students and the others at the hall way, and is surprise to see Yuya awake. "Hey guys!" Ash greeted with w waving hand as the others saw him. "Ash!" Everyone greeted, glad to see their friend arrived and headed towards them. "Nice to see you. Are you ready for the second matches?" Ash asked if everyone is ready, which everyone nodded their heads, even Yuya, although he looked bother by something, before he decided to ask Ash something.

"Hey, Ash?" Yuya asked his friend, causing Ash to look at him. "Yes, Yuya?" Ash asked his friend, wondering what's on his mind. "You have contact with Shay, right?" Yuya asked his friend, getting a surprise look from Ash. "Yuya... Where are you going with this?" Ash asked in wonder, wondering why Yuya wants to see Shay with narrowed eyes. Yuya then brought out a card and showed it to Ash, surprising him even more about the card revealed. The card is Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon, Yuto's monster card. 'That's Yuto's card! How did Yuya get his card?!" Ash thought in shock, wondering what happen to Yuto after Yuya fell unconscious. "I want to see Shay." Yuya said with seriousness in his voice. Ash calmed down, and looked Yuya straight in the eyes. "Very well, but after the matches are done are done for the day". Ash replied, as Yuya nodded his head in understanding.

Soon, everyone is in their seats, watching the matches play out. They even saw the match against Kit and Iggy, with Ash frowning at how the match turned out. During the whole match, Iggy physical harmed Kit during the whole duel with punches, kicks, elbows, you name it, and this horrified everyone, while Ash gritted his teeth in disgust and anger at Iggy's Duelling Style, hearing his Dragon's voices of anger as well. After that, Yuya's match is revealed to be against Iggy, scaring everyone and worry for Yuya. Ash's match is against a Duellist that is from the Knights of Duels, which comes after Yuya's match.

When the match between Yuya and Iggy started, Ash watch as Yuya gets hurt by Iggy until his Life Points were at 100, until something unexpected happen in the match. Near the end, Yuya started acting different, along with glowing red eyes, along with summoning Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon. ''This power... could it be... that Zarc is finally waking up and possessing Yuya?''. Ash thought as he narrowed his eyes in wonder at Yuya acting different in the duel. 'Not to mention... I also felt Yuto inside of Yuya... along with acting like Yuto too...' Ash thought about a possibility of sensing Yuto inside of Yuya as well. The match soon ends in Yuya's victory, although the audience is in silence about what Yuya did in a way. Ash soon got up from his seat and leaves for his match to begin, while sensing Fusion energy in the city.

(5 minutes later)

"To all duelling fans, I welcome you to our next match!" Nico Smiley announced as the audience cheered. "In this match, we have the White Dragon Duellist from You Show, Ash Ketchum!" Nico Smiley announced as Ash entered the stadium, waving to the fans happily, with the stadium cheering loudly. "Good luck, Ash!" Zuzu cheered for her boyfriend from the crowd. "Win this one for us!" Yuya cheered as well for his friend. "Get fired up!" Skips cheered while having a blazing aura. "We believe in you!" Ally cheered, along with Tate and Fredrick. "Make sure you give it your all!" Gong cheered for his friend as well.

"And his opponent for today's match is a knight from the Knights of Duels, Flare!" Nico Smiley announced as he introduced a white-haired boy wearing yellow Armor and a white cape entering the stadium. He also had green eyes and a golden Duel Disk. He waved at the audience until he stopped to face Ash in front of him. "Hm, so thou are my next opponent?" Flare said in a knightly talk, making Ash sweat drop at his talk. "I am, and you happen to be Flare, right?" Ash replied, even though his next opponent is a bit strange. 'Man, this guy must really like to be in character.' Ash thought about Flare from his actions. "Thou are indeed correct, Sir Ketchum." Flare said to his opponent with a smirk. "Thou maybe undefeated, but I shall be the first to slay thou, White Dragon!" Flare declared as he pointed at his opponent.

"Let's hope this is a fair match as well, Flare." Ash said to his opponent, not wanting another Duel like his last round. "Indeed, although I shall duel with honour, unlike that cowardly forswear, Sir Silver." Flare said in disgust, also disliking Silver and his cowardly and cheating ways. "Good to hear, Flare. Now, are you ready to duel?" Ash asked as he ready his Duel Disk. "Indeed, Sir Ketchum, let us joust!" Flare shouted as he also prepared his Duel Disk. "The Duellists are ready, the audience is watching, and now it's time for the match to begin!" Nico Smiley announced as the match is about to begin. "Let's Duel!" Both Ash and Flare shouted as they activated their Duel Disk at each other to prepare to face each other. The Action field also activated as the Action field turned out to be Neo Heartland city, with Action cards scattering across the field.

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

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

"I shall take the first move!''. Flare said as he held five cards in his hand, before he picked one and held it with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "I summon Gaia, the polar Knight in ATK mode!''. Flare called out as he placed the card on his field, with a dark armoured knight on a white horse appeared on his field.

Gaia, the polar Knight ATK Points: 1600.

"I'll end my turn with a face down card!''. Flare said as a face down card appeared on his field.

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

"My turn!''. Ash called out as he drawled his card from his deck, before he added it to his hand. Ash then jumped, before his roller blades activated. Ash landed and kept balance on his Roller blades, before he ridded them to a building and ridded them to the top of the building amazing the crowd. "Wow! Seems like Ash Ketchum's Roller blade shoes have a few tricks!''. Nico said on his microphone, amazed at Ash's Royal Blades. While ridding to the top of the building, Ash grabbed an Action card next to the top of the building, before he made it to the top and deactivated his roller blades.

"I summon White Dragon – Lancer!''. Ash called out as he placed the card on his Duel Blade, with Lancer appearing on his field, letting out a roar.

White Dragon – Lancer ATK Points: 1800.

"Lancer attacks Gaia, the polar Knight!''. Ash called out as he pointed at Gaia, with Lancer charging towards Gaia with its Claws raised. "You really fight with honour, but you activated my trap, Spikeshield with Chain!''. Flare called out as his face down card revealed itself. "Thanks to my Trap, my Gaia shall gain 500 more ATK power!''. Flare said as he explained his Trap's effect, while a white unicorn shield appeared in Gaia's hands, increasing his ATK Points.

Gaia the polar Knight ATK Points: 1600 + 500 = 2100.

"Sir Flare's trap has increased his monster's ATK Points, making Gaia stronger then Lancer. If Ash doesn't make a move fast, his Lancer will be destroyed!''. Nico Shouted out on his Microphone, with everyone watching the battle with interest at how it will end. "I activate the Quick Play Spell card, White Dragon - Unity Spirit!''. Ash called out as he slotted the spell card into his Duel Disk, with the spell appearing on his field. "When a White Dragon monster I control battles or is attacked, I can send one White Dragon monster from my hand, and the White Dragon monster battling gains ATK Points equal to the discarded from my hand!''. Ash called out as he explained his spell's effect, before he held a card in his right hand's index and middle fingers.

"I discard White Dragon – Purple Venom Dragon and his ATK Points are 1800!''. Ash said as he told Flare Purple Venom Dragon's ATK Points, before White fire came out of the spell, going around Lancer as his ATK Points went up.

White Dragon – Lancer ATK Points: 1800 + 1800 = 3600.

Lancer then sliced and diced Gaia's shield in half, before he sliced Gaia in half, creating a small explosion that made Flare's cap blow in the breeze, who didn't flinch. (3600 – 2100 = 1500)

Flare Life Points: 4000 – 1500 = 2500.

"I'll end my turn with one face down card!''. Ash said as he slotted a face down card in his Duel Disk, with a face down card appearing on his field, while the white aura around Lancer disappeared.

White Dragon – Lancer ATK Points: 3600 – 1800 = 1800.

Flare Life Points: 2500/ Number of cards in hand: 3.

"Flare just lost 1500 Life Points, making him lose the lead now. How will he counter attack against Ash!''. Nico shouted on his microphone, getting excited with the crowd as well. "It is my turn!''. Flare called out as he drawled a card from his deck, before he looked at it. "If Thou control more monsters then me, I Sir Flare can summon Lord Gaia the Fierce Knight!''. Flare said as he placed the card on his Duel Blade, with the ground behind him glowing, before a dragon riding a Dragon appeared on his field.

Lord Gaia the Fierce Knight ATK Points: 2300.

"Oh! Flare just got a powerful monster out on his field, more powerful then Ash's Lancer! Quit impressive!''. Nico Shouted out on his Microphone, with an impressed look on his face. "I sir Flare can summon this monster without tribute, but its ATK Points become 1900. Come Charging Gaia the Fierce Knight!''. Flare said as he placed a card on his field, before a portal appeared in front of him, before a monster that looks like Gaia the Fierce Knight appeared on his field.

Charging Gaia the Fierce Knight ATK Points: 2300.

"Now Sir Ketchum! Watch as I take these two monster to create the Overlay network!''. Flare said as he raised his right hand into the air, with his two knights turning into 2 bright lights, that went into the sky, before a black portal appeared on the ground with the two lights going in. "Watch as a new Champion rides into battle to slay the White Dragons. This Champion is the champion of all Xyz champions. I Xyz summon! Rank 7! Gaia Dragon, the Thunder Charger!''. Flare called out as he held a card in his right hand's index and middle fingers, before he placed it on his Duel Blade, with a new Gaia monster, riding a dragon in many different coloured amour appeared on his field with two overlay units around it.

Gaia Dragon, the Thunder Charger ATK Points: 2600.

"Flare has just made a Xyz summon! And this one looks powerful!''. Nico shouted out on his microphone, with the audience cheering in excitement. Ash looked at Flare's new monster, seeing that it had more attack points. Ash then started jumping down from the building top to smaller pieces of the building, intending to get to the bottom of the building. "I play the Action Spell, quick guard! And this Spell switches my Lancer to DEF Mode!''. Ash said as he explained his Action Spell, while slotting it in his Duel Disk with the spell appearing, with Lancer using his wings to protect himself.

White Dragon – Lancer DEF Points: 1400.

Flare smirked at Ash, before he held his right hand out. "Gaia Dragon, the Thunder Charger attacks Lancer!''. Flare called out as Gaia Dragon charged towards Lancer, who held his ground. "I revel the trap card, White Viel!''. Ash called out as his face down card revealed itself. "Now for this turn, Lancer won't be destroyed in battle!''. Ash called out as he explained his trap's effect, while Lancer blocked Gaia Dragon's attack. "Ha, but thou shall be receiving damage thanks to my Gaia's ability!''. Flare called out with a smirk, making Ash widen his eyes. "A piercing damage effect!''. Ash called out in shock, while a shockwave from Gaia's attack, made Ash raised his hands to shield himself from the shockwaves. (2600 – 1400 = 1200)

Ash Life Points: 4000 – 1200 = 2800.

"I shall now place 2 cards face down and let thou take his turn!''. Flare called out as he placed two cards in his Duel Disk with two face down cards appearing on his field.

Ash Life Points: 2800/ Number of cards in hand: 2.

"I draw!''. Ash called out as he drawled his card and added it to his hand. "He purposely made me change Lancer's position to tell more damage to me! He is a really strong Duellist, but the Duel isn't over till the last card is played!''. Ash thought to himself as he was prepared to counterattack.

"I summon White Dragon – Vanguard!''. Ash called out as he placed the card that he drawled onto his Duel Blade with Vanguard appearing on his field.

White Dragon – Vanguard ATK Points: 800.

"Now with the Level 4 Vanguard and Lancer, I create the Overlay Network!''. Ash called out as he held his right hand into the air, with his two dragons turning into two lights that went into the air, before a Black and White portal appeared on the ground in front of Ash, making his Jacket and scarf blow in the breeze, before the two lights went into the black portal, with White Lighting coming out of the portal. "White Dragon with eyes of pure righteousness and Power! Become the path its light shines upon!''. Ash chanted as the black and White portal flashed and his Extra Deck Opened and a card slotted out of it with Ash grabbing his card and held it with his index and middle finger.

"I XYZ Summon! Rank 4! White Dragon – Renegade!''. Ash called out as White Dragon – Renegade appeared from the portal with two overlay units around him, roaring as he spread his wings and took to the air.

White Dragon – Renegade ATK Points: 2500.

The audience cheered when they saw Ash Xyz summon his Dragon with the kids looking at the dragon in awe. "I play Renegade's effect! By using one Overlay Unit, I can select one White Dragon monster on my field and his ATK Points are doubled!''. Ash called out as he explained his Dragon's effect, who eat one of his Overlay Units and gained a White Aura around him.

White Dragon – Renegade ATK Points: 2500 X 2 = 5000.

"Oh! Ash just power up his Dragon so that it can take out Flare's Gaia Dragon!''. Nico Shouted out on his Microphone with the crowd watching in excitement. "Renegade, Blast that Dragon rider away!''. Ash called out as Renegade fired a White Dragon Blast attack at Gaia Dragon, creating a White Explosion that had white sparkles appear over the Action Field. (5000 – 2600 = 2400)

Flare Life Points: 2500 – 2400 = 100.

"Oh! Ash has just gotten Flare's Life Points down to a mere 100 Life Points!''. Nico Shouted out on his Microphone, with the crowd cheering for Ash. Flare smirked at Ash, while Ash grabbed an Action card that went flying from Renegade's attack. "Thou are a powerful opponent! But I activate my Traps! Righteousness Sacrifice and Solemn Wishes!''. Flare called out as his two face down cards revealed themselves.

(Righteousness Sacrifice/ Type: Trap/ Effect: Can only be activated if a Gaia monster you controlled was destroyed by battle, you can draw 1 card from your deck for the Gaia monster's Level or rank)

"Righteousness Sacrifice allows me to draw a card from my deck for Gaia Dragon's Rank and his rank is 7, and Solemn Wishes allows me to gain 500 Life Points for every Card I draw!''. Flare said as he explained his Trap's effects, making Ash widen his eyes at what Solemn Wishes dose. Flare then drawled the top seven cards of his deck and held them in his right hand. "I drawled 7 cards, so I gain 3500 Life Points!''. Flare called out as his trap glowed, before Flare was covered in a White Aura.

Flare Life Points: 100 + 3500 = 3600.

"Damn it''. Ash whispered to himself as he granted his teeth from seeing that Flare was not finished yet, while the audience cheered for Flare. "Amazing! Flare just gained 3500 Life Points! Now the Duel is just getting started!''. Nico Shouted out on his Microphone in excitement, with the crowd excited as well. "I'll place one card face down and end my turn!''. Ash called out as a face down card appeared on his field.

Flare Life Points: 3600/ Number of cards in hand: 7.

"I shall draw!''. Flare called out as he drawled his card. "Thou have not forgotten about Solemn Wishes, which allows me to gain another 500 Life Points!''. Flare called out as his Life Points increased.

Flare Life Points: 3600 + 500 = 4100.

"I activate the Spell, a Warrior returning alive!''. Flare called out as the spell appeared on his field. "With this spell, I can add a Warrior monster from my graveyard to my hand and I shall Lord Gaia!"'. Flare called out as he explained his spell's effect, while adding Lord Gaia's card to his hand. "Now I shall activate the Spell, Monster Reborn and use its power to summon your Lancer from the graveyard!''. Flare called out as he explained his spell's effect, while slotting it in his Duel Disk, with Lancer appearing on his field.

White Dragon – Lancer ATK Points: 1800.

"Now I shall activate the Spell, Polymerization!''. Flare called out as he slotted in the Fusion card into his Duel Disk, with the Spell appearing on his field. "With this Spell, I fuse Gaia the Fierce Knight and Lancer on my field!''. Flare called out as Gaia the Fierce Knight appeared on his field, before a purple portal appeared. "Fierce Knight! Fuse together with the powerful dragon to form a new champion!''. Flare chanted as both Lancer and Gaia went into the purple portal. "I fusion summon! Level 7! Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion!''. Flare called out as a monster that looks a little like Gaia the Dragon Champion appeared on his field.

Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion ATK Points: 2600.

"Amazing! Flare has just Fusion summoned! Amazing!''. Nico shouted out on his microphone with the crowd cheering in excitement. "I'm not done yet! I normal summon Gaia, The Sunshine Rider!''. Flare called out as he placed a card on his field, with a small Yellow armoured knight, riding a yellow armoured horse appeared on his field.

(Gaia, The Sunshine Rider/ Level: 2/ Attribute: Light/ Type: Warrior/ Effect/ Tuner/ ATK Points: 800/ DEF Points: 400/ Effect: When this card is summoned, you can special summon one Gaia Monster from your graveyard in DEF Mode. This card cannot be targeted by card effects and can attack your opponent directly)

"When this Warrior is summoned, I'm allowed to summon a Gaia monster from my graveyard! Return to Battle, Gaia the polar Knight!''. Flare called out as a Black portal appeared in front of him, before Gaia the Polar Knight appeared from it.

Gaia the Polar Knight ATK Points: 1600.

"Now I tune Level 2 Gaia, The Sunshine Rider to my Level 4 Gaia the Polar Knight!''. Flare called out as he held his right hand into the air, with Gaia the Polar Knight's horse running to the sky, with Gaia, The Sunshine Rider turned into 2 Green Rings that went after Polar Knight. "Two Knight champions! Combine your powers to form a new Knight Champion! I Synchro Summon! Level 6! Gaia Knight, the force of Earth!'. Flare chanted out as Polar Knight turned into four lights, before a beam appeared and consumed the rings and lights, before Gaia Knight, the Force of Earth appeared on his field.

Gaia Knight, The Force of Earth ATK Points: 2600.

"Amazing! Flare is also capable of Synchro summoning as well!''. Nico shouted out on his Microphone as the crowd watched in excitement. "Now I equip Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion with the spell card Spiral Spear Strike!''. Flare called out as he took a card from his hand and slotted it in his Duel Disk; with Spiral energy wrap around Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's weapon. "Now with this Spell card, my Champion can now deal Piercing damage!''. Flare called out as he explained his spell's effect.

"Now my Champion attacks Renegade!''. Flare called out as his Fusion Monster charged towards Renegade. "When my monster battles, it can switch your monster's battle position, so now you're Renegade is switch to DEF mode!''. Flare called out as he explained his monster's effect, making Ash widen his eyes in shock, as Renegade kneeled down to its knees.

White Dragon – Renegade DEF Points: 2000.

"I activate the action Spell, Great Escape!''. Ash called out as he slotted in the Action Spell in his hand into his Duel Disk, with the Spell appearing on his field. "Thanks to this spell, your attack is cancelled and ends your battle phase!''. Ash called out as he explained the action Spell's effect, with renegade dogging the attack. Flare smirked at Ash. "I shall end my turn with two face down cards!''. Flare called out as he slotted two cards into his Duel Disk, with two face down cards appeared on his field, before Flare started running around the field, searching for Action cards.

Ash Life Points: 2800/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"I Draw!''. Ash called out as he drawled his card and looked at it. "I activate the Spell, Rank up Magic White Dragon force!''. Ash called out as he slotted the spell card into his Duel Disk, with the spell appearing on his field. "With this Spell, I can Rank up Renegade to a Xyz monster with a higher Rank!''. Ash called out as he explained his Spell's effect, with Renegade turning into a White Light that went into the sky, with a black portal appearing with the light going in. "Now watch as I Rank up Renegade to an even powerful monster! Rank up Xyz Change! Come forth! White Dragon – Vengeance!''. Ash called out as White Dragon – Vengeance appeared from the Portal with two Overlay units around him.

White Dragon – Vengeance ATK Points: 3000.

"Amazing! Ash has just ranked up his monster, just like how Shay did it!''. Nico shouted out on his Microphone with the crowd getting more excited. "I use my Rank up Spell's other effect. Since you don't control any Xyz monsters that are higher Rank then my Vengeance Dragon, all your cards on your field are destroyed!''. Ash called out as he explained his Spell's effect, making Flare widen his eyes in shock. "Thou must be kidding!''. Flare called out in shock. "No I'm not and here's proof!''. Ash called out as Vengeance Dragon unleashed a Breath attack, destroying all of Flare's monsters, face down cards and trap, leaving his field open. "Now Vengeance Dragon! Attack Flare directly!''. Ash called out as he pointed at Flare, with Vengeance Dragon unleashing another breath attack, sending Flare flying, before he landed on his feet, with no damage dealt to the action field.

Flare Life Points: 4100 – 3000 = 1100.

"I'll end my turn with a monster in DEF mode!''. Ash called out as he placed the last card in his hand on his Duel Blade in face down position with a shadowy monster in a cage appeared on his field.

Flare Life Points: 1100/ Number of cards in hand: 1.

"I Draw!''. Flare called out as he drawled his card from his deck and added it to his hand. Flare looked at the card and smirked. "I summon Lord Gaia from my hand through his effect!''. Flare called out as he placed a card on his Duel Blade, with Lord Gaia appearing behind him again.

Lord Gaia the Fierce Knight ATK Points: 2300.

"Now I sir Flare activate the Spell, Card of Sanctity!''. Flare called out as he slotted in the last card in his hand into his Duel Disk, with a bright light appearing over the action field. "Oh Great!''. Ash thought to himself, already knowing what the spell dose. "This Spell allows both thou and I to draw until our hand is at 6!''. Flare called out as both him and Ash started drawing the top six cards from their decks, bringing their hands from 0 to 6. Flare looked at his hand and smirked. "I Sir Flare will now end this duel! I activate the Ritual Spell, Super Solider Ritual!''. Flare called out as the spell appeared on his field, with a black portal appearing on the ground. "A ritual summon!''. Ash called out with widen eyes at seeing Flare Ritual summon.

"Watch Sir Ash, as I sacrifice Gaia, the Mid-Knight Sun and Beginning Knight!''. Flare called out as Beginning Knight and Gaia, the Mid-Knight sun appeared, before they went into the portal. "Two champion Knights! Offer your powers for the ultimate solder! I ritual Summon! Black Luster Soldier – Super Soldier!''. Flare chanted out as a monster that looks like Blck Luster Soldier appeared on his field, giving off a powerful aura.

Black Luster Soldier – Super Soldier ATK Points: 3000.

"Unbelievable! Flare is also capable of ritual summoning as well! Ash is gonna have a hard time defeating this monster!''. Nico shouted out on his Microphone, with the crowd cheering in excitement. "Flare is just…really strong! But even if things are getting bad, I'm having a whole lot of fun''. Ash thought to himself as he smiled in excitement, having fun in his duel against Flare even more.

"I sir Flare am not done yet! I remove from play Gaia the Polar Knight and Gaia, The Mid-knight sun to summon Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning!''. Flare called out as a portal appeared behind him as his two cards went in, before a bright flash appeared and Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning appeared, glaring at Ash's dragon.

Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning ATK Points: 3000.

"I now activate the effect of Envoy of Beginning! I can remove from play one monster my opponent controls, but he cannot attack!''. Flare called out as he pointed at Vengeance Dragon, with Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning fired a bright flash of energy at Vengeance dragon, making Vengeance dragon disappear. "Now Super soldier attacks your face down monster!''. Flare called out as he held his right hand out, with Super Soldier charging towards Ash's face down monster, before Super Soldier sliced and diced the card, with the shadowy monster revealing to be Silver Wing. "Now Super Soldier's effect! You take damage equal to the destroyed monster's ATK Points! Silver Wing had 1800 ATK Points, so you take 1800 Points of damage!''. Flare called out as he pointed at Ash, who widen his eyes as a White Fire surrounded Super Soldier's sword, before Super Soldier unleashed it at Ash, who used his hands to block the shockwaves.

Ash Life Points: 2800 – 1800 = 1000.

"Now I activate the quick play spell card, Black Luster Solider – Bow of Light!''. Flare called out as he slotted a card into his Duel Disk with Super Soldier's sword turning into a bow.

(Black Luster Solider – Bow of Light/ Type: Quick play spell/ Effect: If a Black Luster monster you control deals damage through battle or an effect to your opponent, your opponent must discard a card from their hand for every 300 Points of damage they took)

"With this Spell's power, you must now discard from your hand for every 300 Points of damage you took, since you took 1800 damage, you must discard your entire hand!''. Flare called out as he explained his Spell's effect, with Super Solider firing a White arrow at Ash's hand, making his entire hand glow as Ash discarded them to the graveyard zone of his Duel Disk.

"Now there is one card left that stands in the way of victory! I play the Spell, Mystical Space Typhoon!''. Flare called out as he slotted in the last spell in his hand into his Duel Disk, with a Wind blowing up as he destroyed Ash's face down card, which revealed to be Monster Reborn. "Oh! Flare has just destroyed all the cards on Ash's field and in hand! It looks like this match is decided!''. Nico shouted out on his Microphone with the crowd still looking excited.

"It has been an honour, but victory is mine! Thanks to Beginning Knight's effect, Super Solider can attack once more! Go Super Solider! End this Duel!''. Flare called out as Super Solider charged towards Ash, who didn't run, but kept looking at Super Solider with narrowed eyes. "It is over!''. Flare called out as Super Solider was getting close to Ash. "Not yet it hasn't! I activate White Dragon - Universe Dragon's effect from my extra deck!''. Ash called out as he held his right hand out, making everyone widen their eyes at what he said. "An effect from the Extra Deck!''. Flare said in shock with widen eyes. "If I'm attacked directly, I can special summon this card from my extra deck!''. Ash called out as he explained his monster's effect, while a glowing White card appeared in his right hand's index and middle fingers.

"Dragon that created the universe! Come forth and show your great power!''. Ash chanted out as a White portal appeared behind him. "COME FORTH! RANK 1! White Dragon - Universe Dragon!''. Ash yelled out as he placed the card on his duel blade, and from the white portal behind him, appeared White Dragon – Universe Dragon, who let out a powerful roar as he appeared.

White Dragon – Universe Dragon ATK Points: 0000.

Everyone looked at Ash's new dragon in awe from how amazing it is. "Thou have summoned a powerful monster, but that shall not stop me! Super Solider Attack Universe Dragon!''. Flare called out as Super Solider charged towards Universe Dragon. "I activate Universe Dragon's effect! Monsters that battle this card have their ATK Points go to 0000!". Ash called out as he explained his Spell's effect, making Flare widen his eyes in untold shock. "Thou must be joking!''. Flare called out in shock, but was proven wrong when Universe Dragon spread his wings and roared, creating a shockwave that forced Super Solider to back off a bit.

Black Luster Soldier – Super Soldier ATK Points: 3000 – 3000 = 0000.

Universe Dragon then bit Super Soldier's top body part, before both monsters exploded in a light blue and white explosion with sparkles coming out that amazed the crowd. "Now Universe Dragon's other effect activates. When his Destroyed, all monsters my Opponent controls are destroyed''. Ash said as Universe Dragon blew the smoke away, before he unleashed a White breath attack at Flare's monsters, destroying them all. Flare stared at his field in shock, not believing that Ash just destroyed three of his most powerful monsters. "Now Universe Dragon's other effect activates. All Spells and Traps that were destroyed this turn are revived!''. Ash said as his Dragon turned into White sparkles that turned into his face down card.

"Unbelievable! Ash's new dragon was so powerful that it changed the whole side of the duel, now making it an even sided battle with no duellists having any monsters or cards in hand!''. Nico shouted out on his Microphone in excitement as the crowd cheered. "I end my turn''. Flare said as he ended his turn, having no intention to lose.

Ash Life Points: 1000/ Number of cards in hand: 0.

"My turn! I draw!". Ash called out as he drawled his card from his deck, beginning his turn. When Ash saw the card he drew, he widens his eye in surprise, then smiled a little. "What are thou smiling about?" Flare asked in confusion, along with worry at what Ash is plaining. "Nothing... It's just... Now is a time to end this duel." Ash replied, making Flare even more confused at what he said. "Thou must be joking. Thou have no monsters on thou field." Flare stated, wondering what his opponent was up to this time. "Not yet. But first, I activate the face-down card Monster Reborn!" Ash said as he raised his right hand to play his spell card. "No! Not that!" Flare exclaimed in shock, now worried about what monster his opponent is to bring back. There were many monsters powerful enough to finish him and Flare knew he had nothing to stop it.

"Yes, and I choose to revive my Universe Dragon to my field!" Ash said as Universe Dragon's card is slotted out of the graveyard zone, with Ash grabbing the card and placed it on his Duel Blade. Soon, Universe Dragon appeared behind Ash from a white portal, releasing a powerful roar to his opponent.

White Dragon - Universe Dragon ATK Points: 0000

Flare took a step back in fear upon seeing the powerful dragon again. "Oh no! Not that beast again!" Flare cried out in shock, but then breath calmly before looking at his opponent again. "That dragon of your is impressive, but may I ask why you summon that monster?" Flare question in wonder at why Ash Summoned Universe Dragon when it's ATK Points are 0000. "The reason why I summon Universe Dragon is to play this card I drew this turn." Ash replied as he held the card he drew between his right hand's index and middle fingers. "What is that card? Show me!" Flare said, along with the rest of the audience being curious about the card Ash drew this turn.

"Very well, but this card will also help my Universe Dragon to evolve!" Ash stated with a smirk, making everyone watch closely and very curious, even Flare ponder about what his opponent said. "Evolve your dragon? How thou plan to do that?" Flare asked in confusion at how Ash will evolve his dragon. "I'll show you! I play the powerful spell card, Hyper Rank-Up Magic - Hyper Universal Recreation Force!" Ash shouted as he revealed the card he drew, shocking everyone in the stadium. "Hyper Rank-Up?!" Flare exclaimed in shock about what his opponent said. "That's right! By playing this card, I can evolve my Universe Dragon into a Rank 10 monster!" Ash shouted out as his Spell glowed white, shocking everyone in the stadium as a pure white portal appear, with Universe Dragon descending into the portal, along with white lighting coming out of the portal.

"Dragon that's powers has been sealed away! Come forth and show us your true form and power!" Ash chanted as his Extra deck opened and a white shining card slotted out, which Ash grabbed and held it into the air with his right-hand's index and middle fingers. "Hyper Rank-Up Xyz Change! Come forth! Rank 10! White Dragon - Universal Creation Dragon!" Ash yelled out as he slammed the card on his duel blade. From out of the white portal, Universal Creation Dragon appeared, looking very big and intimidating, letting loose a powerful roar for everyone to hear across Paradise City, with one white Overlay Unit circling it.

White Dragon - Universal Creation Dragon ATK Points: 4000

Flare, Nico Smiley, along with everyone else in the stadium, were in shock upon seeing the mighty dragon's size and power unleashed before them. "U-Unbelievable! Ash has somehow managed to Rank-Up his Universe Dragon into an all-powerful Rank 10 monster!" Nico Smiley announced, still in shock upon seeing the all-powerful dragon. Shay was also watching the evolution unfold from the shadows of the stadium, feeling a little intimidated upon seeing Universal Creation Dragon, already knowing this monster being one of the most powerful Xyz monsters he knows. Even Ash's friends from You Show were in shock as well, never expecting Ash to pull out a powerful monster this turn. "D-Do you guys see that?!" Yuya cried in shock, stun like everyone else about seeing Universal Creation Dragon for the first time. "I do, and it's huge!" Skips replied, along with everyone else agreeing about the dragon.

Even Declan, Henrietta, and Riley were startled about seeing Universal Creation Dragon size and power for the first time. Back at Ash's house, the Bracelet Girls and Saya were also watching the duel on the T.V., with Celina and Rin in shock with wide-eyes upon seeing Universal Creation Dragon size and form. Lulu and Saya, on the other hand, were looking very excited at seeing Universal Creation Dragon again after so long. Back at the duel, Ash with was ready to finish this duel once and for all. "T-This can't be?! I was destined to lose?!" Flare cried in shock at seeing Ash's dragons evolve form. "That's right, and my Universal Creation Dragon will deliver the final attack!" Ash declared as Universal Creation Dragon prepared a bright white breath attack. "White Dragon - Universal Creation Dragon, attack flare directly and end this duel!" Ash ordered as Universal Creation Dragon unleashing his breath attack at Flare, who got sent flying from the air to ground, screaming upon the attack making contact with him.

Flare Life Points: 2500 - 4000 = 0000

"It's over! It's all over! The winner of this round is Ash Ketchum!" Nico Smiley announced, as everyone broke from there shocked state as they cheered for Ash, with him bowing along with Universal Creation, who then disappeared, along with the Action field as well. Ash then walked towards Flare, who got up from his defeat. "I lost." Flare said as Ash stood a few feet away from him. "Hey, at least you gave me a good duel. You were a very tough opponent for me to face." Ash replied, stretching his right hand out in front of Flare. Flare looked at his opponent, then smiled, then shook his right hand with Ash's. "Indeed. Thou have also been a worthy and honourable opponent as well." Flare said, also glad to have face a strong and honest opponent such as Ash. "Hope we get to duel each other again." Ash said to his opponent. "Indeed, Sir Ketchum. I do hope our paths would cross again in the future." Flare replied, with both of them now being friends and rivals to each other.

(1 hour later)

After Ash's Duel with Flare, Ash has been watching all the other Duels for the second round of the tournament. He was proud of Zuzu for wining her Duel against a Super Star named idol Mikiyo Naname, who tried to flirt with him, but didn't work. He especially enjoyed how Krystal completely destroyed a Duellist that joked around way to much. Right now, he was heading to Declan's office to get his Duel Disk and the girl's Duel Disks back. Soon, Ash has arrived in Declan's office, with Riley looking happy that Ash won his duel. Ash pats Riley on the head with a smile, then walked straight to Declan's desk, where Declan is sitting. "So, you arrived. That was an impressive duel you showed today." Declan said calmly, even though he too was shock about seeing what happened in the duel. "Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. But I have to ask... are the Duel Disks ready?" Ash asked in wonder if the upgrades were complete yet. "They are ready, including yours." Declan replied as he put Ash's and the Bracelet Girls Duel Disks in front of Ash.

"Thank you." Ash said as he put on his Xyz Duel Disk, then picked up the girls Duel Disk next and put them in his jacket's pockets. "Ash, there is something you must know." Declan said, getting the attention of Ash, who looked at him in wonder. "Huh? Is there something wrong?" Ash asked in wonder at what Declan wants to tell him. "Yes, earlier today, a man name Barret from Duel Academy arrived in this Dimension." Declan said, getting Ash to slightly widen his eyes in shock at what Declan said. "Really? Why was this Barret here in Standard for?" Ash asked, now worried about the upcoming danger at what a Fusion warrior could do to Standard. "Barret was here to retrieve Celina, until I defeated him in a duel." Declan explained to his brother-in-law at what happened to Barret, getting Ash to sigh in relief at hearing that Barret is gone from Standard. "That's good. And did this Barret say anything else?" Ash asked in wonder at what Barret said to Declan, or if he left a warning.

"Yes, before he was teleported back to Duel Academy, he sent a distress beacon to his comrades to get Celina, meaning we will be expecting an invasion soon by Duel Academy's forces." Declan replied, getting Ash to worry even more about hearing that an invading force invade Standard soon. "I see. Then do you have a plan to defend against Duel Academy's forces?" Ash asked, hoping there is a plan that Declan came up with, while keep his hand on Riley's head, patting her. "Yes, I'm planning to make a Battle Royale in the Championship, in order to not cause panic among the citizens." Declan explained, getting a nod of understanding from Ash. "I agree, meaning the people of Standard will be safe from harm from Duel Academy." Ash said, getting a nod of understanding at Declan's plan.

"Now that we discuss the plan, I suggest you go home and get some rest." Declan suggested, with Ash nodding his head and soon left the building, while saying good-bye to Riley. As soon as Ash got out, he saw Yuya and the others, giving Ash the look about what they wanted from him. Ash sighed, remembering his promise about telling his friends the truth about what's been going on. "If you want to know more about the truth, follow me to my house." Ash said to his friends with Yuya and the others nodding their heads in agreement. Soon, the three friends left together, heading towards Ash's house to learn about the Dimension War.

(30 Minutes later)

"Nice place." Yuya said, as he and everyone arrived at Ash's house to learn the truth about what's happening around them. They arrived to Ash's house through driving. Ash used his Duel Runner, while the others used Skip's van. "Now we can finally get some answers at what's happening." Zuzu said as Ash lead all his friends at the front door, while parking his Duel Runner outside. "Don't worry, you'll learn the truth once your inside." Ash said as he opened the front door, only for something to tackle him in a hug. "Daddy, your home!" A voice called out, making everyone look to see who tackled Ash, only to find a small adorable little girl hugging Ash. They were also shock about why this little girl called Ash 'Daddy'.

"Saya, it's good to see you again. Have you been a good girl while I was gone?" Ash asked the girl, now called Saya, while returning the hug to his daughter. "Yes, Daddy, I have been a good girl." Saya replied to her father happily with her eyes closed. "Ash, did this girl call you Daddy?" Zuzu asked her boyfriend, shock and confused like everyone else. Ash looked at his friends and girlfriend, then back at Saya, then realize that they haven't met each other yet. "Oh right, you guys haven't met yet. Everyone, this is Saya, my daughter." Ash introduced Saya, shocking everyone about what he said just now. "Daughter?!" Everyone exclaimed in shock, not expecting Ash to have a daughter of all things.

"You mean that little girl is your daughter?!" Yuya cried in shock about his friend having a kid when his just 15-years-old. "This is blowing Gong's mind!" Gong cried in shock, along with everyone else. "Adopted daughter." Ash corrected, calming everyone down a bit. Saya looked at everyone for the first time with a smile, until her eyes landed on Zuzu, confusing her at the moment. "Mommy?" Saya asked Zuzu with a cute confused look, causing everyone to freak out again. "Mommy?!" Everyone shouted in shock about Saya calling Zuzu her mother. "My Zuzu is a mother?! Does that make me a grandpa?!" Skips cried in shock, not liking the idea about his daughter having a kid so young. Soon, Skips is hit by Zuzu's fan, looking annoyed at her father's declaration of Saya being her child. Skips holds his head in pain, with a large bump showing as well, making Saya laugh at seeing this.

"Cool it, Dad! I'm sure Ash has an explanation to all this!" Zuzu said to her father, even though she is a bit stun about being called a mother. Everyone looked at Ash, who had a calm expression on his face, then sighed. "Yes, I do have an explanation, but we must all head inside first." Ash said, entering the house with Saya next to him, then everyone else followed as well. They soon arrived in the living room, along with everyone gasping in shock again about what they saw with their own eyes.

They all saw Celina and Rin duelling on the ground with their cards, along with Lulu pouring tea to herself, while seating on a chair on the dinner table. "Give up, I'm going to win this duel and be the best!" Celina said to Rin, very sure of herself that she can win. "Get real, I'm the one that's going to win and be the best, not you!" Rin replied back to Celina with a smirk, having no plans to lose. Lulu then looked up from her tea, and notice Ash and the others in the living room. "Girls, Ash is back, and he brought guests as well." Lulu said to the girls, getting them to stop for a bit and look at the group. "Three Zuzus?!" Skips exclaimed in shock upon seeing three versions of his daughter. Skips then did the only logical thing to do in this situation: he fainted, not being able to handle this anymore. Soon, everyone else, except Yuya and Zuzu, fainted as well on the floor.

"Okay, this is weird!" Yuya said in shock with his hands on his head, now believing in Ash about having three girls that look exactly like Zuzu now. "Why are there three versions of me in the room?!" Zuzu asked, stun about seeing the other Bracelet Girls for the first time in her life. Soon, Lulu, Celina, and Rin got up and walked towards Ash, Saya, Yuya, and Zuzu to greet them. "Well, like I told you, these girls look similar to you, Zuzu." Ash explained to Zuzu, then introduced each girl to Yuya and Zuzu. "Yuya and Zuzu, meet Lulu, Rin, and Celina." Ash introduced the Bracelet Girls to his friends, who waved back at them. "Also, here are your Duel Disks." Ash said as he handed back Lulu's, Rin's, and Celina's Duel Disk, looking very grateful to have them back again, before the girls slotting in their Decks and placing them on their hands.

5 minutes later, Ash, Yuya, Zuzu, Lulu, Rin, Celina, and Saya were all in the living room. Lulu, Rin, and Celina, who had Saya sleeping on her lap and stroking her hair were on the couch, watching where Ash, along with Yuya and Zuzu, were standing across from each other. Although Zuzu was still staring in shock about seeing three versions of her in Ash's house. Even Yuya is starting to get confused about what's happening at the moment. Ash is just staring at Yuya and Zuzu calmly, knowing that now is the time to tell them the truth.

"Alright, Ash, what is going on here?!" Yuya shouted, wanting to know the truth now more than ever. "And why am I looking at three girls that look like me?!" Zuzu asked in shock, still stun about seeing three girls with the same face as her. Ash just sighed, knowing this might happen eventually. "Well, in order to answer your questions, let me ask you something in return." Ash replied to his Standard Dimension friends, with them paying close attention. "Do you both know about the Original Dimension, the United World?" Ash asked, causing both Yuya and Zuzu to look confused more. "Original Dimension?" Yuya asked in confusion at what Ash said. "United World?" Zuzu asked as well, wondering where this is going.

"You see, the Original Dimension used to be a peaceful place where everyone enjoys duelling." Ash started to explain about the Original dimension. "But what does that have to do with anything?" Yuya asked, still not understanding the situation. "And why does this involve those three girls that look like me, along with having bracelets?" Zuzu asked as well, noticing the bracelets that Lulu, Celina and Rin had. "You see, I used to live in the Original Dimension, until something terrible happen that split the Original Dimension into the Four Dimensions right now." Ash continued to explain to his friends. This reaction caused Yuya and Zuzu to look at him in disbelief.

What Ash said caused them to still have stunned expressions, then at each other, then back at Ash. "Okay, if what your saying is true, then what caused the Original Dimension to split into the Four Dimensions?" Yuya asked in return, wanting to know how the original dimension split into four dimensions. "And you still didn't explain why those three girls look like me as well, along with having bracelets." Zuzu reminded Ash about the three other bracelet girls in the room.

"Zuzu, do you ever wonder where that bracelet you wear comes from?" Ash asked Zuzu, getting her to look at the bracelet in confusion, still never having the answer where her bracelet come from. "Yeah, I sometimes do wonder sense I was born with this as a baby." Zuzu answered honestly at how she got her bracelet, getting Celina, Rin and Lulu to look at her in surprise since that was how they got their Bracelets. "You see, there was this girl named Ray, who had the same face as you, my childhood friend that I grew up with in the Original Dimension." Azh explained, stunning Zuzu about what she is hearing right now. "Ray was also my wife as well, along with Saya being our daughter as well." Ash continued, shocking Zuzu, covering her mouth with her hands, about learning about being Ray and Saya being Ray's real daughter as well. "If that's true then what happen to Ray?" Zuzu asked, as she calm down a little to what she learn. "That's simple. Ray somehow split herself into four girls that wear bracelets sense birth across the Four Dimensions that lived separate lives." Ash answered, causing Zuzu to look stun and shock again about this answer, looking at her bracelet, then at her counterparts, then back at Ash. "Ash, are you saying that-" Zuzu said, knowing where this is going. "Yes, Zuzu, you are indeed, a reincarnation of Ray, my childhood friend and wife, along with being the mother of Saya, along with Lulu, Rin, and Celina in this room." Ash said, with Zuzu's eyes widen in untold shock about learning the truth about her, Saya and her Bracelet.

"As for the terrible disaster that destroyed the Original Dimension was a duellist name Zarc, another person that lived in the Original Dimension, my best friend and childhood friend, until he went mad with power and started going on a rampage across the Original Dimension." Ash explained, shocking and stunning everyone in the room about Zarc's actions. "And what happened to Zarc when the Original Dimension split into Four Dimensions?" Yuya asked, getting more afraid about what the answer might be. "From what I can remember, he was also split into four people as well, each living separate lives in the Four Dimensions, along with all having the same faces as well." Ash answered, stunning Yuya and Zuzu, with Zuzu remember seeing Yuto at the warehouse having the same face as Yuya.

"If that's true, then who are these four people that were Zarc?" Yuya anxiously asked, wondering who the four pieces of Zarc are. "One of his reincarnations is standing in this room right now." Ash replied with his arms crossed, getting everyone confused that they heard this answer. "Really? Then, where is he?" Zuzu asked, a bit afraid at who it could be. Ash then pointed right at Yuya with his left hand, getting everyone confused. "Yuya, you are the Original reincarnation of Zarc." Ash said, causing everyone to gasp in shock, while Yuya look on in disbelief that he was one of the reincarnation of Zarc. "This can't be. I used to be... Zarc?" Yuya muttered to himself in disbelief that he was one of the four pieces. He then clutches his hands on his head, closing his eyes in denial about Ash's claim about him being Zarc.

(5 minutes later)

After getting the answers, they needed from Ash and the Bracelet Girls, everyone decided to head back home to think about what they learned just now, while Yuya calmed down about him being a piece of Zarc. The lasts ones to leave are Yuya and Zuzu, who were the lasts one to leave the house. Both of them were at the front door, with Ash, Saya, Lulu, Celina, and Rin right in front of them. "Thanks for telling us what we need to know, you guys." Yuya said to his friend, thanking them for the information. "Your welcome, Yuya. Besides, it's better you to know now then later." Ash replied to his friend, knowing his friends won't stop until they get answers from him and it was better that they learned the truth in a peaceful time instead of a dangerous time.

"We hope to get to see you again, Zuzu." Lulu said to her counterpart with a smile, enjoying her company very much. "Yeah, we really hope you come to visit see us again." Rin said as well, liking Zuzu very much, even if they didn't have much time together. "In fact, it's nice to have another girl to join us." Celina said, also enjoying Zuzu's presents as well, with her hands on her hips. "Don't worry, girls, I will." Zuzu replied back, also like getting to know her counterparts more. Saya then gave Zuzu a hug out of nowhere, surprising Zuzu about Saya giving her a hug. "Good-bye, Mommy." Saya said, also seeing Zuzu as her mother as well, surprising Zuzu more. Zuzu then return the hug back, also enjoying being hugged by Saya. "Good-bye, Saya. I'll be sure to come see you again too." Zuzu replied, also accepting Saya as a daughter as well now.

Soon, Yuya and Zuzu also left to get to their homes as well. Ash, Lulu, Rin, Celina, and Saya then headed inside to the living room. Ash decided now would be a good time to tell them about what is to come soon. "Girls, there is something you need to know." Ash said, getting all the girls to look at him. "What's wrong, Satoshi?" Lulu asked, noticing his concern on his face, making her worry. "It's about what Declan told me when I was getting our Duel Disks." Ash said, getting the Bracelet Girls and Saya to pay close attention. Ash told them about how Duel Academy will be invading the Standard Dimension soon, along with making the Championship into a Battle Royale across the city, to avoid causing panic among the innocent people, along with searching for them.

This got all the Bracelet Girls to worry, then narrow their eyes in determination. "Thank you for telling us this, Satoshi." Lulu said, now knowing about Duel Academy is coming to invade soon, now determined to not let Duel Academy to trash the dimension, just like they did to their homes. "If what your saying is true, then we better spend our last moments of peace while we can." Rin said, not wanting to be captured again and get separated from her lover. "If Duel Academy is coming, then I'm not going down without a fight." Celina said, not wanting to go back to Duel Academy and stop its goal. She's learned so much in her time in standard and now not wants the peace to be destroyed. All the Bracelet Girls put on their modified Duel Disks to prepare for battle. "Daddy, are you and Mommy going to fight again?" Saya asked, looking very concern for her parents. Ash looked and knelt down in front of Saya, then placing a hand on her head.

"I'm afraid so, Saya. And I want you to stay safe when the fighting begins again." Ash said, not wanting to see his daughter captured or hurt when Duel Academy invades the Standard Dimension. Saya nodded her head, even though she is very sad about her parents being forced to fight again. Ash and the Bracelet Girls didn't want to see Saya sad, so they thought of something to cheer her up. "But enough about that. Like Rin said, let's just enjoy the peaceful times while we can at the moment by having fun." Ash suggested, making Saya smile, along with the Bracelet Girls, agreeing to the idea as well.

Soon, they all heard the front door opening and closing, before they saw Shay in front of them as well, coming back from the stadium. "Hey, what's everyone up to this time?" Shay asked at why they looked ready for a battle with their Duel Disks on their arms. "A lot that is about to happen in this dimension, Shay." Ash replied in a serious tone in his voice, getting Shay to pay close attention. "Really? What's going to happen Satoshi?" Shay asked with narrowed eyes at what his leader is talking about. Ash soon told him about the upcoming invasion by Duel Academy, causing Shay to form a fist while gritting his teeth with anger in his eyes. You can tell Shay doesn't want the Standard Dimension to suffer the same fate as the Xyz Dimension. But he soon calms down when Ash and the Bracelet Girls told him to prepare and have fun while it lasted, along with cheering up Saya, which Shay agreed to, wanting to have his niece enjoy peace for just a little longer.

Soon, Ash, Lulu, Rin, Celina, and Shay were outside having practice duels against each other, with Shay and Celina trying out their new Pendulum cards, along with Saya cheering for them on the sidelines as well. Sense the Standard Dimension will be invaded soon, they have these practice matches to keep their sharp senses against the Duel Soldiers. This lasted until the sun started to set, with all of them having beach time fun to spend their last moments. Lulu, Rin, Celina, and Saya were in the water in their bikini swimsuits, swimming and playing in the beach water. Rin's Bikini swimsuit was light green, while Celina's was light Blue, Lulu's dark purple and Saya's one was pink. Shay and Ash were in their swim trunks, with Shay having a coke in his hand. Ash's swim trunks were white while Shay's was black Both boys were watching the girls have fun in the water, with Ash thinking about joining in with Shay. Ash even brought out Litten, Rowlet and Pikachu out to have fun. Pikachu was in the house asleep when Yuya and the others arrived and just woke up a few minutes again.

Shay, I think we should join them." Ash suggested to his friend and comrade. "No thanks, I rather stay here and enjoy my drink." Shay replied, wanting to spend his peace drinking his coke and looking at the sky. "Come on Shay, that's no way to have fun!" Ash complained, while accidentally hitting Shay's coke, knocking it from his hand to the ground. Ash looked down at this, then realize he made a big mistake. "Satoshi..." Shay's voice is heard, causing Ash to look up in time to see Shay having a black aura around him, fists started to tighten, then gave his friend a harsh glare. "Your dead!" Shay shouted, wanting payback for his coke, sending a fist towards Ash, causing Ash to dodge the punch.

"Now Shay, it was an accident!" Ash exclaimed in panic, not wanting to get into a brawl with his friend. "I'll show you an accident!" Shay shouted angrily, turning this brawl into a fist fight, forcing Ash to punch back at Shay, both dodging and trying to hit each other. This lasted for a while, until Shay is seen on the ground knocked out, with Ash sitting on the sandy beach, catching his breath. "Satoshi..." Lulu's voice is heard, causing him to look up to see Lulu walking up to him, making him blush upon seeing her bikini swimsuit. "Care to join me and the girls for a swim?" Lulu asked, smiling at him with her checks red at seeing Ash's strong body. "W-well, I'm not sure..." Ash tried to say, until he was pulled into the water by Lulu, who grabbed his right hand with both her hands. "Come on, Satoshi, it will be fun." Lulu replied, causing Ash to have no choice but to join the girls in the water.

Soon, Ash and Lulu joined Rin, Celina, and Saya in the water, with Ash also blushing upon seeing Rin and Celina in their bikini swimsuits as well. "Well, nice of you to finally join us." Rin said, smiling and glad to have Ash join them. "Well, it's not like I can say no." Ash replied to his Synchro mate, until he was splashed in the face, causing him to look and see Celina, who had a teasing smile to her face. "What's the matter, too much for you to handle?" Celina teased, wanting Ash to accept her challenge. Ash then narrowed his eyes in determination, now wanting payback. "You're on!" Ash cried as he also sent a splash at Celina, making her laugh and enjoy this moment. Soon, Lulu, Rin, and Saya also joined in, making this into a splash fight to see who will get wet the most. The Pokemon watched from the sand, enjoying seeing the humans have fun, with Pikachu glad to see Ash happy.

Ash, Lulu, Rin, Celina, and Saya also did other activities in the water like swimming and other stuffs, doing this until it was time to head inside, with Saya picking up the Pokemon, wanting to have fun with them. Everyone, even Shay who recovered at the house enjoyed their time of peace, knowing that tomorrow is going to be another warzone invasion by Duel Academy. Soon, everyone went into their rooms, with Ash sleeping in his, along with having Saya join him in bed. Ash's Pokemon were back in their Pokeballs, while Pikachu was asleep in Saya's hands. "Goodnight, Daddy." Saya said to her father, giving him hug, while putting Pikachu on the bed. Ash returned the hug as well, glad that his daughter had fun today. "Goodnight, Saya." Ash said to his daughter, until both of them went to sleep to get enough rest tomorrow. Before Ash fell asleep completely, his last thoughts were about the upcoming invasion, along with trying to keep as many people safe as well, along with all his friends.

(Ending Song)

Shows Yuya riding on Odd-Eyes on a road to the city, with Ash riding on Novaforce Stardust Dragon flying besides them

As long as those smiles are there

Then shows the night sky background for Yuya and Ash, showing Zuzu, Lulu, Rin, Gong, Skips, Saya, Sora, Ally, Fredrick, Yoko, Yusho, and Nico Smiley

Wanna keep on shinin'!

Soon is just Yuya, Odd-Eyes, Ash, and Stardust still going down the road

I'll stake it all on my ultimate pride

Briefly shows Julia, Kit, and Dipper, duel disks activated

Wanna be perfect

Shows Declan and Slyvio, along with Shay appearing behind Declan

No matter when, we'll believe

Shows Declan, touching his glasses, and Shay up close to the face

In our tommorow

Shay then narrowed his eyes from the side of his face

Now, on wings of courage, just fly away!

Zuzu is looking at her bracelet for a while with dark clouds, until a shadow of Yuya passed by her, then a shadow of Yuto in a ruin Heartland is shown, before showing both Yuya and Yuto before they merge together that shattered, with Zuzu turning around with tears coming out of her face.

We are the future fighters!

Shay and some of his Raidraptor monsters are briefly seen

This duel of the soul (Slice through the darkness, cards of miracles!)

Still shows Shay and Rise Falcon for a bit, until it shows Sora and his Frightfur Bear as well

Clash heads in the battle that transcends space and time (The real fun's just getting started!)

Still shows Sora and Frightfur Bear before it changes to Yuua and Sylvio dueling each other, with a monster behind Sylvio

For our dreams to gather within our hands

Changes back to Yuya and Ash riding on their monsters on the road, with the light slowly beginning to shine on them

Let's go, towards the ultimate future

Skips, Yoko, Zuzu, Lulu, Rin, Gong, Tate, Ally, Frederick, and Saya being happy to see the two boys with the light shining behind them, with Yuya and Ash smiling back as well at the group

Never give up! Never give up!

Shows Yuya and Ash with Odd-Eyes and Novaforce Stardust Dragon, then the evolved forms of Odd-Eyes, and the Four Dimension White Dragon monsters each

Never give up! Never give up!

Then shows both monster groups of Yuya and Ash, with Yuya and Ash in front, with everyone looking up in the sky, revealing two pillars of blue light, along with Yuya's and Ash's pendents swinging between the two blue pillars