Chapter 22: The Fudo family and love between a rose and bird.

In the common's district, Ash, Rin, Lulu, Krystal and Saya have kept evading Security officers by cleverly using the shadows of the alleys and were going in deeper into common territory. "Satoshi, how much longer until we get to your house?" Lulu asked her boyfriend on how much longer till they reach their destination. "Quite you're complaining Lulu, we're almost there. My home is in the deepest part of the Commons district, so Security will never reach us. We're going to be safe there". Ash replied to Lulu as he kept leading everyone to his house, which Lulu nods.

"I can't wait to see Uncle Yusei and Aunt Akiza again, along with Leo, Luna and Rose". Rin exclaimed in happiness to see Ash's family again, getting Krystal to look at Rin. "I bet you've known Ash and his family even before you were 3-years-old". Krystal said, thinking that Rin was close to Ash's family, which Rin nods with a smile. "You got that right. Satoshi… Ash and his family would frequently visit the orphanage where Yugo and I grew up in. Ash and his sister Rose would play friendly duels with Yugo and me. Those were the fun days". Rin explained with a smile as she looked down at the ground, thinking about her childhood days with Ash and his family.

Krystal smiles at what Rin said. "I'm guessing you also saw them as a family to you. I have to admit that I'm excited to meet them as well". Krystal exclaimed with a smile, now wanting to meet Ash's family, getting Rin to nod at her. "You'll like them". Rin told Krystal with a smile. After a few minutes, they finally arrive to the Fudo residence, which was hidden by many common buildings with no windows or ways alleyways to get in.

"Finally, we're here". Ash said as he took a sigh of relief, with Krystal and Rin relaxing now that they're out of danger, but Lulu and Saya looked a bit nervous, getting Ash's attention. "Lulu, Saya what's the matter?" Ash asked his girlfriend and daughter on why they look so nervous. "I'm nervous Satoshi. I'm meeting your biological family for the first time, unlike with Shark and Rio back at Heartland". Lulu explained to Ash on why she is nervous.

"I'm also nervous, daddy". Saya admitted to her father about her being nervous, making Ash blink at them. "It's okay. Relax; you'll like my parents, my sister Rose, even my adoptive siblings Leo and Luna". Ash told Lulu and Saya with a smile that they'll like his family, making Lulu and Saya nod, believing in Ash's words.

Ash walks up to the front door and opens it. "I'm home". Ash calls out as he walks inside. Just then, the twins Leo and Luna run up toward Ash in happiness. "Welcome back big bro."/ "Welcome back big brother Satoshi". The twins said as they give Ash a hug. Ash smiles at his younger adopted siblings.

"I told you that I wasn't gonna be out for long. I also brought some new friends and an old one". Ash said to Leo and Luna with a smile, glad to be back home, making the twins look at him in confusion. "What old friend?" Leo asked in confusion at his brother's words. Rin then enters the house with a smile.

"He means me". Rin said with a smile, getting Leo and Luna to turn to see Rin as well. "Long time no see Leo and Luna, sorry that I left without leaving a letter". Rin said with a smile as Leo and Luna run up to her and give her a hug. "Big sis Rin, you've come back./Rin, you're safe". Leo and Luna called out with smiles of happiness, making Rin smile as well.

"I missed you two pipsqueaks as well". Rin said to Leo and Luna with a then introduces herself as she walks inside. "I'm Krystal, nice to meet you". Krystal greeted, getting Leo and Luna's attention. "Nice to meet you too, Krystal". Leo greeted with a grin. "It's nice meet you miss Krystal". Luna greeted with a bow.

"Leo and Luna tell mom, dad, and Rose that I'm back and meet me in the kitchen". Ash asked his adopted siblings to meet him in the kitchen with the rest of the family. "Okay!" Leo and Luna said with a smile as they went get the rest of the family.

Ash, Lulu, Rin, Krystal and Saya waited for the rest of the family in the kitchen with Ash and Rin seating down on some chairs, Krystal and Lulu standing up with Saya hiding behind Lulu. Soon Yusei, Akiza, Leo, Luna and Rose arrive in there. "Welcome back Satoshi". Yusei greeted his son with a smile. "Welcome home, my precious little dragon". Akiza greeted her son with a motherly tone. "Welcome home, dear brother". Rose greeted with a smile, glad that her brother's home.

"I did promise that I wouldn't be out for long". Ash said to his family with a smile, before the whole Fudo family embraces together in a hug. After a minute, they released themselves from the hug. "Also look whose back?" Ash said with a smile as Yusei, Akiza, and Rose turn to see Rin. "Rin!''. Rose called out with a smile as she ran towards Rin, which Rin stood up from her chair as the two girls couldn't hold their tears and hug each other happily.

"Welcome back Rin. You had us worried when you disappeared". Yusei said to Rin with a smile, having been worried when she disappeared. "We were worried sick, but we knew that you'd come home someday. We missed you Rin". Akiza said to the girl that would be her future daughter-in-law someday. "I'm sorry I worried you, but I missed you all too". Rin said to her future parents-in-law with a smile.

Yusei, Akiza, and Rose also meet Krystal warmly as well, which Krystal returns as well. Finally Ash had one last person to introduce. "There are two more people who I'd like you to meet, but you'll get a surprise when you see one of them, so hello to Lulu and Saya". Ash said as his family turn around to see a teenage girl with dark purple hair with light purple bangs and a little girl as well. The strange thing is that Lulu has the same face as Rin, making the family widen their eyes in surprise.

"There are two Rins?" Rose called out in surprise at what she's seeing. Ash shakes his head at his sister. "No Rose, she might look like Rin, but she's not. Her name is Lulu Obsidian, a friend I made during the years that I was away". Ash explained to his sister about Lulu, with Leo and Luna noticing that Lulu looks exactly similar as the Windwitch duelist.

"Nice to meet you Lulu, any friend of my son is a friend of mine". Yusei greeted Lulu with a smile, which Akiza greeted with a smile as well. "It's an honor to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Fudo". Lulu greeted nervously, hoping that she makes a good first impression. Yusei and Akiza noticed this girl's polite nature, but she also seems nervous. "Satoshi, are you and this girl?" Akiza asked her son if he and this girl was a couple. Ash shakes his head at his mother.

"No mom. She and I are close childhood friends". Ash replied to his mum as he looks at Lulu, who looks at him. Satoshi talked to Lulu on the way here that he will not tell them about their relationship yet since he wants to wait a little bit for them all to recover from the years of separation. Lulu agreed with Ash since he knows how important it is for his family to reconnect. Saya is then noticed behind Lulu, who is still nervous.

Akiza than sees the little girl behind Lulu. "So this is Saya?" Akiza said as Saya tried to hide herself more, getting the family's attention. "Saya, this is my family. Mum, Dad, Rose, Leo, Luna, meet my daughter Saya". Ash said as he introduced his daughter to his family, making the entire family widen their eyes in shock at what they heard.

"Actually, to be honest, I mean my adopted daughter". Ash clarified himself, still not used to calling Saya his adopted daughter when it isn't true. Yusei, Akiza, Rose, Leo, and Luna calm down, knowing that Saya is just adopted. Saya shyly walks up to the Fudo family. "It's nice to… meet you… everyone". Saya greeted nervously as she gave a small bow to the family.

Akiza feels her eyes glimmer, before she kneels down and rubs her check again Saya, making the little girl blink in surprise. "Oh. You are just so adorable". Akiza said in happiness, making Saya smile a little. Now it's Yusei's turn to give Saya affection by patting her in the head, making Saya smile at her grandparents.

Ash smiled at seeing his parents give Saya affection, before he looked at Rose, who looked at Saya with adorable eyes, making Ash anime sweet drop. Rose than instantly went to Saya and hugged her like she was a teddy bear, making Saya laugh lightly as she hugged Rose back.

Ash than looked at his dad. "Dad, we kinda got into a little trouble with Security so would it be alright if my friends hide here with us''. Ash asked his father if he was alright if his friends could hide with him, getting Yusei's attention. "Of course, I'm sure that they did nothing wrong. They're more than welcome to stay''. Yusei replied to his son, making Ash smile at his dad.

Ash then looked at Saya, who is still being smothered by Rose, with his mum trying to hug Saya as well. Ash then looked at Leo and Luna, who were asking Rin to play with them, with Rin looking at the twins with a smile. Ash then looked at Lulu and Krystal, who were sweet dropping at seeing Rose and Akiza smother Saya with affection. 'It's good to be home'. Ash thought to himself with a smile on his face.

(Yugioh Arc v opening song 3)

Ash, Yuya, Gong, Celina, Dennis, Lulu, Rin, Krystal, Sylvio, Saya, Moon Shadow and Shay were standing at the top of LEO Institute Tower, facing the sun as they all prepared for their adventure, before the screen zooms out to show the rest of Paradise city.

A white portal appears as the Lancers go in, before they arrive in the Synchro Dimension, falling from the sky.

(One thrill after another, heart-pounding summons)

(This card calls out to them)

The Lancers fell down from the sky, before their partner monsters appeared and carried them down. Yuya was riding on Odd Eyes Pendulum Dragon's neck, Ash was riding on Novaforce Stardust Dragon's neck, Gong was riding on Superheavy Samurai Big Benki's back and Krystal riding on her Enchanted Ice Xyz Dragon's neck.

Celina was being carried bride style by Lunalight Cat Dancer, with Lyriluse – Assembled Nightingale carrying Lulu the same style as well, while Rin was riding on one of Wind Witch – Winter Bell's blades and Yubel was carrying Saya bride style as well.

Sylvio was riding on Abyss Actor – Funky Comedian's back, Shay was riding on Raid Raptor – Rise Falcon's back, Moon Shadow was flying down on a kite with Twilight Ninja Shingetsu and Dennis was with his Trapeze Magician.

(A surge of development, let's go! Activate this effect)

(The real fun, hey, it's just getting started here!)

Stardust and Odd Eyes landed on the ground with their partners still riding them. However, they heard police sirens, getting their attention as they looked to see a horde of Security Duel Chasers with a big image of Roget behind them.

The scene changes to a pink background as Celina was floating in the sky in her old clothes, before Rin floats up next to her with both girls smiling as they joined hands. Soon Rin joined hands with Lulu, who joined hands with Zuzu, who joined hands with Celina, with all four girls smiling happily as their clothes changed to their new clothes.

(Charge it up, bomber)

(Let's start with an energetic dash! 3, 2, 1, go!)

The lancers formed up together to form a diamond shape, with Lulu with her brother, Rin and Krystal together, Celina with Saya and Ash with Yuya, with the diamond shape forming into the Lancers signature.

(Yeah! Now, let's play the melody of this fight!)

The city's duel roads activated as they connected with each other.

(UNLEASH my monsters, the passions dwelling within our hearts)

Yuya, riding on Odd Eyes Pendulum Dragon summons Odd Eyes Raging Dragon, which Ash summons a new Dragon covered in light, with the two Dragons descending into the air, with Ash still riding Stardust.

On another part of the duel road, Yugo was driving his Duel Runner with Zuzu riding along with him, with Clear Wing descending into the air.

(Don't run away, believe in these bonds)

Crow, Yusei, Akiza, Leo, Luna, Rose and Crow's son were working on their Duel Runners, with the twins doing their Duel Boards, before Odd Eyes Ragging Dragon and Clear Wing flew over them, getting their attention as they watched the Dragons fly into the sky, with them all watching with smiles.

(UNLEASH my monsters, whatever happens, tomorrow's before our eyes)

The Lancers summon out their ace monsters, with Saya's ace monster being Yubel, Lulu's ace monster being Lyrois – Assemble Nightingale, Rin's ace being Winter Bell and Krystal's ace being Enchanted Ice Xyz Dragon.

(Come on, let's burst into this giant storm and fly)

Odd Eyes Raging Dragon and Clear Wing continue to battle against each other in the sky, passing through Jack Atlas and his son, unleashing dragon breaths at each other with Yuya and Yugo facing each other)

(Beyond that speed!)

Yuya rides on Odd Eyes with a smile and his goggles on with all his monsters following him on the duel road. On another duel road, Ash rides his Duel Runner with a smile with all his monsters following him.

Screen changes to show Shay and Dennis battling each other in the Underground duel field, Declan with his back against his father, who held four glowing cards with his right hand.

Screen changes to show Moon Shadow protecting Riley from something. Lulu and Rin looking at their bracelets with their shadows forming into Ray, Krystal holding her head in pain as three shadow people were behind her. Rose holding her hands together and her eyes closed as she thought about Shay. On the night sky, a giant monster with glowing red eyes appeared as he slashed at the screen.

Ash and Yuya fist pump together with a smile as they watched the rising sun with the rest of the lancers together.

(Opening song end)

In another district of the commons, the teenager that rescued Yuya, Sylvio, Celina, and Riley waved good bye to his friends, which they waved back as they drove away. After the Teenager and his friends rescued Yuya and the others, they took them to another part of commons territory, where his home is.

The teenager takes off his helmet and reveals himself. He has dark grey eyes and orange spiky hair that defies gravity, along with a few purple highlights and purple bangs, along with a few criminal marks and also light skin. He wearswearing a black short sleeve high color jacket, an orange shirt and black long pants, along with dark purple elbow length finger less gloves and dark purple boots.

"You guys rocked, protecting that kid while taking on that many of Security! There aren't many guys out there that have the guts to protect children and face security at the same time! You're pretty impressive!" The Teenage said to Yuya and the other lancers with an impressed look on his face.

"Who are you?" Yuya asked the person that rescued them and his friends. However, the door to the house opens and a little red-haired girl greets them. "Welcome home Ginta!" The little girl greeted, getting everyone's attention.

"Yo Amanda, where's Frank and Tarren?" The teenager now called Ginta asked the little girl as he grabs some bags from his Duel Runner. "They're in the city. They said they'd like to be the ones to help you and Crow sometimes, Ginta". The girl called Amanda replied to Ginta with a smile.

Yuya, Sylvio, Celina, and Riley don't know what to do or say, until Amanda greets them, telling them to come inside. "I got good stuff, turns out fishing in the city isn't that hard to do". Ginta joked as he brought out a tuna can from the bag that his carrying.

"All right! I'll make some tuna sandwiches". Amanda said in happiness as she went inside to make sandwiches. "You guys must be hungry, so feel free to join". Ginta said to the lancers with a smile. "Let's eat together!" Amanda exclaimed, which the lancers agreed as they went inside.

They were all having lunch together, eating sandwiches around a table. "I would like to say thanks for the helping us out there. You really saved our hides". Celina thanked Ginta for saying her and her comrades with a smile. "No problem". Ginta replied with a smile, before he stares at Celina for a moment. "Is there something wrong?" Celina asked in confusion at Ginta staring at her.

"Nothing's wrong. You happen to have the same face as Rin". Ginta replied to Celina, making Yuya, Sylvio, and Riley widen their eyes in shock. Celina is the exception, having expected people to notice her similarities to her Synchro counterpart. "You know Rin?" Yuya asks in surprise to hear that Ginta knows one of his comrades.

"Yeah I do. Rin is a childhood friend. I visited her in her orphanage, along with Yugo". Ginta replied to Yuya with a smile as he finished one of his sandwiches. "By the way, I haven't seen you guys around here. Where are you from?" Ginta asks the Lancers where they came from. "Actually we are from…" Yuya tries to speak, only for Sylvio to interrupt.

"I also want to thank you for what you did back there''. Sylvio says as he shakes Ginta's hand. "That was quite the terrible welcoming party! Even though, we came from another dimension!" Sylvio continued to speak, being an idiot, while Ginta was confused. "What do ya mean another dimension?" Ginta asks in confusion at what Sylvio said.

"I'm an undefeated duelist from Paradise City; I'm Sylvio Sawatari". Sylvio lied about the fact that his in fact the weakest Lancer member, before he then points to Yuya. "This guy happens to be my disciple, Yuya Sakaki". Sylvio lied again, annoying Yuya a bit.

Sylvio then points to the Lunalight duelist. "This strong willed woman is Celina. She is also from other dimension". Sylvio continued to speak, before he cried out in pain as Celina kicked his leg with her leg, looking annoyed. "I think I saved crazy people". Ginta said to himself, not knowing if Sylvio was lying or not.

"As much as I hate to agree with Sylvio, it's all true. We came from different dimensions. We really did come here to search for our comrades". Yuya tried to explain to Ginta, getting the Black-winged user to look at him. "I may not understand your situation, but I can tell that you aren't lying. The look in your eyes reminds me of Satoshi". Ginta replied to Yuya, being reminded of his old friend.

What Ginta said surprises Yuya, Celina, Sylvio, and Riley at what he said about Ash? "You know him?" Celina said in surprise that Ginta knows her mate. "Of course I do, he's one of my childhood friends, along with Yugo, Rin and his sister Rose". Ginta replied to Celina with a smile, remembering his old friend with a sad look. Yuya was about to speak, telling Ginta that they were friends with Ash, till Celina stopped him by putting her left hand out in front of him.

"Anyway, since you all got here, I bet you don't have a decent place to stay here. You can stay here until things here calm down! Don't worry". Ginta said to the Lancers with a smile, making Yuya smile at him. "Thanks, Ginta''. Yuya thanked Ginta for what his done for him and his friends, making Ginta smile at him.

Has anyone here seen a boy named Yuya, his Gong's best friend!''. Gong called out to the passing by people, who ignored him. Seating in a tree's shade behind Gong was Dennis, who was looking down at the ground in thought.

Gong and Dennis arrived at the tops district early today, separated from the rest of the Lancers, leaving them along in a Dimension that they've never been to. Gong has been calling out for people that seen Yuya, while Dennis has been in deep thought since they've arrived here in Synchro.

'Is what the White Dragon Emperor said about the original world being true and that this 'Phantom' controlled this 'Zarc' to destroy it, all because he wanted some girl for himself. The professor never told me about this united world, but maybe he didn't trust me enough. I'm still finding it hard to believe that the Professor is actually a grandparent and that Lulu and the others are his daughter's four pieces and that little Dragon Saya was his granddaughter'. Dennis thought to himself, still thinking about what Ash told him and the rest of the lancers.

'It would make sense on why Lulu, Celina, Rin and Zuzu have the same face and bracelets that are similar to each other, but I still can't believe that the Professor's reason to unite the four Dimensions wasn't to create a utopia, but to have his daughter back. He played us like how a Cat plays with its boll of yawn. But Ash did have a point that this 'Phantom' can't be allowed to be revived'. Dennis thought to himself, knowing that Phantom must not be revived.

"Dennis! Give Gong some help!''. Gong called out to Dennis, getting Dennis' attention. "Coming''. Dennis replied as he stood up, before he noticed the sun's harsh sunlight. "Jeez, that sun needs a raincheck. Go thing I came prepared''. Dennis said as he brought out a card, before h used some magic trick to turn it into a hat.

"Wow, did you see that dad''. A young boy's voice said, getting Dennis' attention as he looked to see a boy and his father had witnessed his magic trick. "Ah, I hope you enjoyed my little Magic trick''. Dennis said as he gave a bow with his hat being held by his right hand.

Dennis then heard something being thrown into his hat, getting his to blink in surprise as he watched the boy and his father walk away. Dennis looked to see what they threw in his hat and saw that it was a gold coin. "Hey, I just got a wonderful idea''. Dennis said with a smile as he figured something out.

Back at the Fudo house, Ash is working on his Duel Runner outside with his Synchro girlfriend Rin, who is also making adjustments on hers. A little bit early, Ash went back to Standard to get Rin's duel runner, which is almost complete so that Rin can do Turbo Duels now as well, which Rin was happy that her Duel Runner was here with her. Right now, they were outside with Ash having his jacket off, working on his Duel Runner with him sharing his Tools for Rin.

"It's good to be home with everyone and to work on my Duel Runner with you around, Rin". Ash said to his Synchro Girlfriend with a smile on his face, making Rin look at Ash with a sweet loving smile.

"How nice of you, Satoshi. This reminds me of how Yugo and I worked on your Duel Runner". Rin replied to Ash with a smile, remembering when Yugo and she worked on Ash's Duel Runner. "Which reminds me, thanks for making this for me. Also, Yugo will be in for a surprise to see you back. You two still have such a close bond". Ash thanked and told Rin, making Rin giggles.

"If Rose was here, she could have fun working on her Duel Runner with us". Rin stated as she worked on the colour of her Duel Runner. "She's doing her job as leader of the Enforcers, Rin. She'll have time for us later". Ash told Rin as he worked on a computer next to them, working on his Duel Runner's Engine.

(Meanwhile inside the house)

Inside the house, Akiza is spending time with Luna, Lulu, and Saya in the living room, with all of them seating down on some couches. "Lulu, how do you feel being here?" Akiza asked Lulu about her thoughts of being here, getting Lulu to look at her future mother-in-law. "It's quite comfortable and warm in here". Lulu told Akiza with a smile, liking this house. "I know the living conditions in the Commons might not be perfect, but in here I have everything I already need. I have Yusei, Rose, Leo, Luna, and of course Satoshi". Akiza said with a smile, feeling more at home here than in her house in the Tops district.

"By the way, how did you even adopt Leo and Luna''. Lulu asked on how Leo and Luna were adopted in the family. "We were adopted one day by mum and dad, who found out abandoned as babies in the commons''. Luna replied to Lulu, telling her how she and her brother were adopted into the Fudo family. "Oh, I'm sorry that I asked''. Lulu apologized for asking for something personal.

"It's alright, I doesn't bother me like how it used to''. Luna replied to Lulu with a smile on her face, not bothered by her backstory like how she used to. "Could you two tell us how you two met Satoshi''. Akiza asked Lulu and Saya on how they met her son. "Okay''. Saya replied with a bright smile, making the three other females giggle at her.

Meanwhile at another part of the house, Krystal is working on her deck. "Ash was right about my strategy. Perhaps with my new cards I can counter my deck's weaknesses". Krystal said to herself as she worked to figure out a way to make her deck better.

Back with Ash and Rin, they have been joined by Yusei, who decided to help them with their Duel Runners. Right now, Ash had visor over his eyes as he worked on a computer, with many wires connected to his Duel Runner, with Rin on his Duel Runner and trying out the engine, while Yusei watched. Ash has been trying out a broken advance engine that he found in the junkyard a few weeks ago and has been working to repair it and use it for his Duel Runner, but there have been many road blocks.

"Engine's remote synergy holding steady at 80!''. Ash called out as Rin kept revving up the engine, getting Yusei to look at his son in confusion. "What. What happened to the power surge? The output is still in the red, where's all that energy going!''. Yusei called out in surprise, having seen the systems in Ash's duel runner.

"Who cares? It's fixed, that's what counts. Listen to that engine, its purring like a happy little kitten''. Rin called out with a smile on her face, thinking that their problem is solved. "Actually the surge has been rerouted''. Ash exclaimed as he kept working on the computer, getting Yusei and Rin confused.

"Rerouted?''. Yusei said in confusion at his son's words. "To where?''. Rin questioned in confusion at Ash's words. And right on cue, the cards in the deck holder started shuffling, before all the cards started getting sent flying into the air, making Yusei and Rin widen their eyes in surprise, while Rin cried out in horror. "Oh come on!''. Rin called out as Ash's duel runner started letting out steam, making Rin cough a little, while Yusei kept his mouth closed to not inhale the smoke.

Ash kept his eyes on the computer, while all his cards floated down to the ground, with the deck revealing to be his White Dragon deck. "And that was my deck''. Ash stated as he kept working on the computer. "Our cards aren't to be used as a test subject or to go flying!''. Silver Eyes whined from his card, which only Ash and Rin heard.

Leo then came out to the house and run up to Ash, while being careful to not step on the cards on the floor. "Big bro Satoshi, big sis Rin, Dad are you done with your Duel Runners?" Leo asked Ash, Yusei and Rin if they were done yet. "We're not even close, but we'll take a break". Ash replied to Leo as he took the vision off and put his jacket on, along with his sun glasses.

"Big bro, let's have a Duel like how we used to?" Leo called out in excitement as he put a light Blue Synchro Dimension Duel Disk on his left arm, making Ash and Rin widen their eyes in surprise at Leo's request, while Yusei chuckled.

"You want to duel me?" Ash questioned in surprise at Leo's request to Duel him. "Leo just wants to play with you, just like the old times". Rin explained to her mate, reminding him about how he used to play with Leo in the past. "Yeah, I want to show you how much I've grown in my duelling. Please Satoshi". Leo asks his older brother again if they can Duel, making Ash smile at Leo. "Sure, let's play". Ash said as he brought out his Xyz Duel Disk and placed it on. "All right!" Leo called out in joy at hearing that they'll Duel.

"I'll get your cards''. Rin said as she started picking up Ash's cards. "Thanks Rin, but I won't be using that deck in this Duel''. Ash told Rin as he and Leo stood a few feet away, confusing Leo and Yusei at what Ash said. "Hold on, how are you gonna Duel without your deck''. Leo questioned his brother on how he is gonna Duel without his White Dragon Deck.

"Simple, I'll use one of my other Decks''. Ash replied to Leo as he brought out one of his two other decks and slotted it into his Duel Disk, which the device shuffled his deck. "Satoshi has another Deck''. Yusei said in surprise at seeing one of Ash's other decks. "That's so cool!''. Leo called out in joy at seeing his brother having another Deck to use.

"I wonder which one Ash is using''. Rin said in wonder, wondering which deck that Ash is using, while picking up more of his White Dragon cards. "You ready, Leo!''. Ash called out to his little brother if he was ready. "Oh yeah I am''. Leo called back with a smirk as both his and Ash's Duel Disks activated, with Leo's duel blade being light green. "Game on!''. Ash and Leo called out as they drew their starting hand from their decks.

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

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

"The first move is mine!''. Ash called out as he took the first turn, while holding his starting hand with his right hand, before he took a card from his hand and held it with his right hand's index and middle finger. "I'll start by summoning Maiden with Eyes of Blue in ATK mode!''. Ash called out as he placed the card on his Duel Blade, with a small blue eyed maiden appearing on his field.

Maiden with Eyes of Blue ATK Points: 0000/ Level: 1.

"I'll place one card face down and end my turn''. Ash continued to speak as he slotted a card into his Duel Disk, with a face town card appearing on his field.

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

"That was a lame move Bro, let me show you how to Duel! I draw!''. Leo called out as he drew his card from his deck. "I'm gonna bring out Morphtronic Celfon!''. Leo called out as a yellow phone appeared on his field, before it transformed into a yellow Robot.

Morphtronic Celfon ATK Points: 100/ Level 1.

"It's time for me to dill some trouble!''. Leo called out as he moved his right arm in circles as the number buttons on Celfon started blinking. "When Celfon is in ATK Mode, I get to take a chance to draw cards from my deck equal to the number that Celfon gets and summon a Morphtronic monster that I drew!''. Leo called out as he explained the effects of his monster, with Celfon stropping on 3.

"It's a three!''. Leo cried out in joy as he drew 3 cards and looked at them. "Nice! I'm gonna summon out Morphtronic Scopen!''. Leo called out as a Scop appeared on his field, before it transformed into another robot.

Morphtronic Scopen ATK Points: 800/ Level: 3.

"I activate Scopen's ability now! I'm now allowed to summon a Morphtronic monster from my hand, so say hello to Morphtronic Magnen!''. Leo called out as he sent two of the cards that he drew back into his deck, while placing one of them on his Duel Blade. A blue Robot monster appeared on his field.

Morphtronic Magnen ATK Points: 800/ Level 3.

"3 monsters on the field, whose total level equals 7, I think it's clear on what Leo's planning to summon out". Ash said to himself with narrowed eyes, remembering Leo's duels from Yusei's memories and his own.

Leo raises his right arm into the sky with a smirk on his face. "Now I tune my level 1 Morphtronic Celfon and my level 3 Morphtronic Magnen with my level 3 Morphtronic Scopen!" Leo called out as Morphtronic Scopen turns into 3 green rings while Celfon and Magnen turned orange as the rings scanned them, before they turned into four white lights. Then a beam appeared and consumed the rings and lights.

"Now you're gonna see one of my best monsters in action, bro! I Synchro summon my Power Tool Dragon!''. Leo called out as a yellow machine Dragon appeared on his field.

Power Tool Dragon Level 7 Attack: 2300 Defense: 2500

"I activate Power Tool Dragon's effect! Once per turn during the Main Phase, I can add a random Equip Spell from my deck to my hand. Go Power Search!" Leo called out his deck shuffled, before it stopped with a card slotting out. Leo grabbed the card with his right hand and smirked when he saw what it was. "I'll now activate the card that I just added to my hand, the Equip Spell, United We Stand. I target a monster on my field and it gains 800 ATK and DEF for every monster that I control. I equip it on my Power Tool Dragon". Leo called out as he slotted the spell card into his Duel Disk, which his Power Tool Dragon roars, getting more powerful than before.

Power Tool Dragon ATK Points: 2300 + 800 = 3100.

"Power Tool Dragon now has 3100 attack points". Rin said in surprise at Leo's move. Yusei looks the duel calmly and with great interest. "Now it's battle time! Power Tool Dragon, attack Big Bro's Maiden with Super Charge Slice!" Leo called out as his Dragon charged and was about to slice the Maiden, who cried out in panic.

"Not so fast Leo! I activate Maiden with Eyes of Blue's effect". Ash calls out as he holds his open right hand out, making Leo stop. "What?" Leo calls out in shock at what his bother said. "Once per turn, when my Maiden is targeted for an attack, I can negate the attack". Ash explained his Maiden's effect to his little brother.

"I should have known that you had something planned". Leo complained to himself at how he fell for the oldest trick in the book. "Here's the best part, after negating your attack, I can change my maiden's position. So Maiden with Eyes of Blue goes in defense position". Ash explains as his Maiden looks at Ash, before she nods at Ash and changes position.

"Next is my favorite part. Now I can now special summon a certain legendary dragon from my hand, deck or graveyard". Ash called out, making Rin gasp in shock. "Oh no, is he going to?" Rin asked in disbelief at what monster that Ash is gonna summon. Yusei looks at the due,l having a good feeling which monster his son is going to summon.

Ash looks at his Synchro girlfriend and his father. "That's right! I now call from my deck the legendary Blue Eyes White Dragon". Ash called out as a card slotted out of his deck, which he held with his right hand's index and middle fingers. Leo has his eyes widen in shock at what he said.

"No way!" Leo called out in shock at what his heard. White lightning and thunderstorm can be sensed in the sky, before the legendary Blue Eyes White Dragon flew down, roaring as he appears. Rin, Yusei, and Leo are in awe at the appearance of Blue Eyes White Dragon. The legendary dragon with power on par with the gods is in front of their eyes.

Blue Eyes White Dragon Level 8 Attack: 3000 Defense: 2500.

"I'm impressed". Rin exclaimed with an impressed look on her face, while Yusei is amazed. "I agree. My son Satoshi has the legendary Blue Eyes White Dragon". Yusei stated in amazement at how much his son has grown. "Wow!" Leo said in awe as well, having always wanted to see a legendary monster. "It's still your turn Leo, so make it count''. Ash said to his younger adopted brother, crossing his arms.

Leo snapped out of his awe state and focused on the Duel. "Since you blocked Power Tool Dragon's Attack, I'll end my turn with two face downs!''. Leo called out as he slotted two cards in his hand, which two face down cards appeared on his field.

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

"It's my move!''. Ash called out as he drew his card with his right hand's index and middle fingers, which he looked over the corner of his right eye to look at what he drew. 'Nice, just what I need'. Ash thought to himself with a smirk as he added the card that he drew into his hand, before he took another card from his hand and slotted it into his Duel Disk.

"I activate the spell card, Ancient Rules! This handy card allows me to summon a level 5 or higher monster from my hand, so say hello to my second Blue Eyes White Dragon!''. Ash called out and explained as Ancient Rules appeared on his field, before the spell disappeared and another Blue Eyes White Dragon flew down from the sky, roaring.

Blue Eyes White Dragon Level 8 Attack: 3000 Defense: 2500.

"Wow, two Blue Eyes White Dragons!''. Leo called out in awe at seeing the two legendary dragons. "Don't be impressed yet, because you haven't seen anything yet. Now my Maiden with Eyes of Blue gives my Blue Eyes a Tune up!''. Ash called out as he held his right hand into the air as his Maiden turned into one green ring, which Blue Eyes flew into, turning orange as he was scanned, before he turned into 8 lights.

A beam appeared that consumed the ring and lights, slamming into the ground behind Ash. "Allow me to introduce a friend of mine called Azure-Eyes Silver Dragon!''. Ash called out as a card slotted out of his extra deck, which he picked with his right hand's index and middle fingers, showing the synchro card, before he placed it on his Duel Blade, which a Silver Dragon appeared from the beam, roaring as he appeared.

Azure-Eyes Silver Dragon DEF Points: 3000.

"Whoa, now that's cool''. Leo said nervously at the situation that his in. "I'm not done yet! I activate the spell card, Silver's Cry!''. Ash called out as he slotted one of the cards in his hand into his Duel Disk, which the spell appeared on his field. "Thanks to this spell, I'm allowed to bring back a Dragon type normal monster from my graveyard, so welcome back Blue Eyes White Dragon!''. Ash called out as he explained his spell's effect, which his Blue Eyes returned to the field from the sky, roaring.

Blue Eyes White Dragon Level 8 Attack: 3000 Defense: 2500.

"Now here comes the best part! I overlay my two Blue Eyes White Dragons!''. Ash called out as he held his right hand into the air as his two Blue Eye White Dragons turned into yellow orbs, representing their attributes, going into a golden portal that appeared on the ground. "What the!''. Leo and Yusei called out in shock at the unexpected move, while Rin looked excited.

"Get ready for a surprise Leo, because you're about to get the shocking of a life time! I Xyz summon my Thunder End Dragon!''. Ash called out as his extra deck opened and another card slotted pout, which Ash held with his right hand's index and middle fingers, placing the card on his duel blade with a blue and white Dragon that had horns appeared on his field with two yellow overlay units, roaring.

Thunder End Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Rank: 8.

"What was that summoning again?" Leo asked in confusion, having never seen Xyz summon before. "I think Satoshi said Xyz Summoning, which I'm confused and interested to know about". Yusei exclaimed, interested in Xyz summoning from seeing it. "Satoshi and my new friend Lulu told me that Xyz Summoning consists of having at least two monsters of the same level to Xyz Summon a monster from the Extra Deck with the same Rank as the two monsters. Satoshi had two level 8 monsters, so his monster is a Rank 8". Rin explained to her future father-in-law about Xyz summon.

"I see. And those lights that surround that Xyz monster could they be the material monsters that Satoshi used to Xyz Summon, right?" Yusei said as he memorized about Xyz summon, which Rin nodded to him. "Yup. They're called Overlay Units. So Xyz Monsters can activate their effects". Rin explained to Yusei, which Yusei nods, now learning about Xyz monsters.

"That's an awesome summoning, big bro Satoshi". Leo exclaimed in happiness at seeing Thunder End Dragon, which Ash smiles at his younger brother. "I've got a lot more than just that, so check this out Leo. I activate my Thunder End Dragon's effect. By detaching an Overlay Unit I can destroy all other monsters on the field. But with my Azure-Eyes Silver Dragon's effect. it cannot be targeted by monster effects until the end of my next turn. So it will be safe!" Ash explained the effect of his Xyz and Synchro monster, holding his right fist out.

Silver Dragon's aura glows within, protecting him from effects. Thunder End Dragon eats one of his overlay units and roars as a Thunder storm started to appear. "I activate Power Tool Dragon's effect. If Power Tool Dragon is about to be destroyed while equipped with an Equip Spell, then I send that Equip Spell to the graveyard and save it instead!" Leo called out as he explained his Dragon's effect, sending 'United we Stand' to the graveyard.

A bolt of thunder shot out of the sky, striking the Golden armoured Dragon, but Power Tool Dragon stands strong and survives. "Of course that means that Power Tool Dragon goes back to normal". Leo stated as Power Tool Dragon's aura disappeared.

Power Tool Dragon Level 7, Attack points: 2300/ Defense points: 2500

"Well done little bro. I'll have to destroy it the old fashion way. Thunder End Dragon; give Power Tool Dragon a shocking malfunction!" Ash called out as Thunder End Dragon roars and prepares a dragon blast from his mouth. "And if you think you're just gonna take 700 points of damage, think again! I now activate my Tyrant Wings trap card!''. Ash called out as his face down card revealed itself.

"I target a Dragon-type monster on the field and it gains 400 attack and defense points. It can also attack twice on the battle phase. I target my Thunder End Dragon''. Ash called out as he explains the effect of his trap as Thunder End Dragon's wings glowed with energy, while Leo widen his eyes in surprise.

Thunder End Dragon ATK Points: 3000 + 400 = 3400/ DEF Points: 2500 + 400 = 2900.

"Go Thunder End Dragon, take out Power Tool Dragon!" Ash called out as he held his right fist out, which Thunder End Dragon unleashed his dragon blast attack, destroying Power Tool Dragon. (3400 – 2300 = 1100)

Leo LP: 4000- 1100= 2900.

"This next attack will end it!''. Ash stated to his brother if Thunder End Dragon lands one more attack, Leo will lose. "Not yet I'm not, I activate my face down, Quick Play Spell Emergency Provisions. By sending any number of spells and traps on my field, I gain 1000 LP. I send my other face down and gain 1000LP!" Leo called out as he explained the effects of his revealed face down, which his other face down disappeared in yellow sparkles, while Leo's life points went up.

Leo LP: 2900 + 1000= 3900.

"You succeeded at surviving this turn Leo, but you're now wide open. Thunder End Dragon; give Leo a shocking he won't forget!" Ash called out as Thunder End Dragon unleashed electricity from his wings, shocking Leo as he was fried anime style, blinking.

Leo LP: 3900 - 3400 = 500

"I'll set a card face down and end my turn. It's your turn Leo". Ash said as a face down card appeared on his field, ending his turn.

Leo life points: 500/ Number of cards in hand: 2

Leo stood on his feet as he shook the smoke off him, revealing himself to be back in his normal colour. "My turn I draw" Leo calls out as he draws his card from his deck and holds it with his right hand's index, middle and thumb. "Okay first, I use Monster Reborn to resurrect my Power Tool Dragon!" Leo calls out as he slots into the Duel Disk the legendary Spell Card, which the spell appears, before it turns into Power Tool Dragon.

Power Tool Dragon ATK Points: 2500.

"Then I Normal Summon the tuner monster, Morphtronic Lantron!" Leo called out as a new machine robot man appeared on his field.

Morphtronic Lantron Lv 1, Attack: 200, Defense: 200

'A level 7 and level 1, Is Leo going to summon his real dragon?' Ash thought to himself with narrowed eyes, seeing that Leo has the monsters on his field for his ace monster. "I tune my Level 7 Power Tool Dragon with my level 1 Morphtronic Lantron!" Leo called out as Morphtronic Lantron turned into a green synchro ring, which Power Tool Dragon flew into, becomes 7 white lights. "Time to break loose and let it all out, and I'll prove it by Synchro summon my Life Stream Dragon!''. Leo called out as Power Tool Dragon regained his colour, before his armour started breaking apart to reveal a brown Dragon known as Life Stream Dragon, who roared as he appeared.

Life Stream Dragon ATK Points: 2900/ Level: 8.

Ash looks at Life Stream Dragon with a smile. "It's been a while, Life Stream Dragon". Ash said to one of the Signer Dragons that served him when he was the Crimson Dragon. "I'm glad to see you again, my lord. I mean Satoshi". Life Stream greeted his lord with a smile on his face, making Ash smile. "Let's have a nice duel". Ash said to Life Stream, which the dragon of life smirked. "Yes indeed." Life Stream Dragon replied to Ash with a smile.

"Get ready big bro. When Life Stream Dragon is successfully Synchro Summoned, and I have LP less than 2000 I can restore them to 2000!"''. Leo called out as he held his right hand into the sky as Life Stream Dragon spread his wings as energy floated down to Leo, healing his injures.

Leo LP: 500+1500= 2000

"Now I play the spell card, Riryoku!''. Leo called out as he slotted the last card into his Duel Disk, which the spell card appeared, making Ash slightly widen his eyes in surprise. "I did not see that coming''. Ash exclaimed in surprise at seeing Leo use Riryoku. "This handy spell cuts your Thunder End Dragon's ATK Points in half and lets Life Stream Dragon gain the same amount!''. Leo called out as he explained the effects of his spell, which a red beam shot out of Riryoku's card straight to Thunder End Dragon, making the Xyz Dragon moan in pain as his energy was transferred to Life Stream Dragon.

Thunder End Dragon ATK Points: 3000 minus 1500 = 1500.

Life Stream Dragon ATK Points: 2900 plus 1500 = 4400.

"Well this isn't good''. Ash stated with narrowed eyes as he knew where this was going. "Life Stream Dragon, blast that Thunder shocker and make him pay for shocking me!''. Leo called out as he pointed at Thunder End Dragon with his right hand's index finger, which Life Stream Dragon unleashed his Life's howl attack, destroying Thunder End Dragon. (4400 minus 1500 = 2900)

Ash Life points: 4000 – 2900 = 1100.

"Ha, how'd you like that bro? I'll end my turn here!''. Leo called out in pride at destroying Ash's Xyz monster and dealing more damage that brought Ash's life points down to more than half.

Ash life points: 1100/ Number of cards in hand: 0.

"You've gotten better, but this isn't over yet! My turn now, I draw!''. Ash called out as he drew his card from his deck with his right hand's index and middle fingers. "Azure-Eyes Silver Dragon's effect kicks in now! At the start of my turn, he can bring back a normal type monster from my graveyard, so say hello again to Blue Eyes White Dragon!''. Ash called out as he explained his Synchro Monster's effect as Blue Eyes flew down from the storm clouds again, roaring.

Blue Eyes White Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Level: 8.

"Aww man, ya gotta be kidding me!''. Leo called out in surprise to see Blue Eyes again. "Oh I'm not and I'm not even done! I activate the spell card, Return of the Dragon Lords!''. Ash called out with a smirk as he held the card that he drew with his right hand's index and middle fingers with his right hand, which the spell glowed.

"This spell allows me to summon back a level 7 or 8 monster from my graveyard, so say hello to my second Blue Eyes White Dragon!''. Ash cried out as he explained the effect of his spell card, which Ash's second Blue Eyes White Dragon flew down from the sky, roaring.

Blue Eyes White Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Level: 8.

"Now with the two Level 8 Blue Eye White Dragons, I create the overlay network!''. Ash called out as he pointed at the sky with his right hand's index finger, which his two dragons turned into two orbs, their colour representing their attributes and going into a galaxy portal that appeared on the ground.

"Come on out and join the party, Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon!''. Ash called out as a card slotted out of his Extra Deck, which he grabbed and placed on his duel blade, which Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon appeared with two yellow overlay units, roaring.

Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon ATK Points: 3000/ Rank: 8.

Yusei and Leo looked at the new Dragon in surprise, while Rio looked confused at when Ash added that card in his Blue Eyes deck. "Its game over for you Leo, by using an overlay unit, Galaxy Eyes can take control of your Life Stream Dragon!''. Ash called out as he held his open right hand out, which Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon absorbed one of his overlay units, unleashing his cipher projection shine at Life Stream Dragon.

Life Stream Dragon then disappeared and re appeared on Ash's field, before blue energy covered Life Stream Dragon, turning him into Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon. "Hey, what gives!''. Leo called out in surprise at seeing Life Stream Dragon turn into Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon. "The monster that Galaxy Eyes takes control of by this effect becomes Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon himself''. Ash explained to Leo with a smirk on why Life Stream Dragon turned into Galaxy Eyes.

"T-T-than that means...''. Leo started to say in shock at the situation his in. "Game over. Go Galaxy Eyes, end this!''. Ash called out as he pointed at Leo with his right hand's index finger, which Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon unleashed his Cipher stream of Eradication, blasting the ground in front of Leo, sending him flying, before Leo landed on his back, his life points dropping.

Leo life points: 500 minus 3000 = 0000.

The duel system on Ash and Leo's Duel Disks deactivated with Ash's monsters disappearing as the duel ended. "Aww man, I lost!''. Leo called out in frustration at losing to Ash. "You're a lot stronger then the last time we duelled, so that's something at least''. Ash said to Leo with a smile as he walked up to his younger brother, before holding out Life Stream Dragon's card to Leo with his right hand.

Leo took his card with a smile, before he got up on his feet. "Next time, you're gonna lose badly''. Leo said to Ash with a smile, making Ash smirk. "We'll just see''. Ash told Leo with a smile as he went back to his Duel Runner and went back to work on it. "Don't you think you should rest and spend some time with Aunt Akiza''. Rin said to her boyfriend, telling him that it would be best if he went inside to spend some time with his mother.

"Rin has a point, Satoshi. We'll handle the Duel Runners while you spend some time with your mother, alright''. Yusei said in agreement to what Rin said about Ash spending time with his mother. Ash looked at Rin and his father, before he sighed at being outvoted. "Alright, you guys win. Just don't destroy my Duel Runner, please''. Ash asked as he stood up and walked into the house, while getting his White Dragon deck from Rin, who smiled at him.

Ash entered the house and went to the living room to search for his mother, little sister, girlfriend and daughter. "Just where'd Mum take lulu and Saya''. Ash said in wonder as he was about to leave the living room, when something caught his attention. On a shelf close to the Tv, there was a picture book, getting Ash to lightly gasp at seeing it.

Ash went and grabbed the picture book, before he opened it to see many pictures of his past. The first picture he saw was a picture that was taken on the day that he was born. It showed him as a baby in a blanked, being held by Akiza, who had tears of happiness in her eyes, with Yusei with her, looking at his wife and child in happiness.

The next photo showed Ash trying to walk towards Akiza, who was holding her hands out for him with Yusei watching. The next photo showed baby Rose being held by Akize, while Yusei was holding 1-year-old Ash.

The next photo showed Yusei giving Ash his first Duel Monsters card, while Akiza was ricking Rose to sleep. The next photo showed Yusei and Akiza showing baby Leo and Luna to Rose and Ash.

Soon Ash started to shed tears silently as he continued to look through the pictures, not noticing Akiza and Lulu walk into the room, noticing Ash looking through a picture book. Akiza and Lulu looked over Ash's shoulders to see Ash was looking through pictures of his childhood, with Ash looking at a picture that showed him and Yugo duelling on a table with Rin and Rose with them.

"They were fun times, won't they''. Ash said to Lulu and Akiza without looking at them, having sensed them behind him. Akiza nodded as she started to shed tears, while Lulu looked at the pictures in sadness at how Ash was ripped away from his home. "I...told your mother about how I met you in heartland and that you were in an orphanage''. Lulu told her mate about how he told Akiza on how she met Ash.

"...Mum... Did Lulu tell you about my adopted family''. Ash asked his mother if Lulu told her about the family that adopted him in heartland city, which Akiza slowly nodded to her son. "She did... and I'm both happy and angry that someone adopted you''. Akiza replied to her son, being honest on what she is feeling.

"...I... never forgot about you, dad, Rose, Leo or Luna during my time there. I wanted to come home every day, but I didn't want to abandon my new family''. Ash said to his mother, being honest with her as well on what he felt during the years of separation. "I understand your reasons on not wanting to leave. All that matters now is that your home''. Akiza said to her son as she went and gave Ash a smile from behind, making Ash smile at feeling his mother warm hands.

"I...want you, Dad, Leo, Luna and Rose to meet my adopted family someday and hope you all become friends''. Ash said to his mother, hoping that her, Yusei, Leo, Luna and Rose will become friends with Ash's adopted family in Heartland. "I'm sure I will''. Akiza said to her son with a smile as she continued to hug Ash, which Lulu watches with a smile, happy that Ash is finally back in his real home.