Chapter 95

Bridge to the Future

We made it in time to watch Yuya's duel with Jack reach a climatic conclusion! Yuya managed to push through his limits without fear and finally summoned all 4 dragons at once! As he did I could feel Zarc's spirit aroused inside Reira, but fortunately Yuya was able to guide the 4 dragons onto a new path that time! In the end he utilised their effects well like Zarc did to my surprise, and finally he managed to emerge victorious along with the cooperation between him and his monsters! I applauded along with the rest of the audience in secret but wen after all that, it wasn't enough to make Reira smile….

Yuya may have been promoted to youth but he wanted to do much more to help Reira smile, so he challenged Reiji to a duel, as I expected.

At that very moment, my duel disk was suddenly displaying a LIVE view onscreen, which I soon realised was thanks to Claude, pitching it in for me so I may watch the duel without having to reveal myself to Yuya and the others. I had to say, the duel that took place exceeded my expectations in every way possible….

As I envisioned, Yuya was able to summon all 4 dimension dragons in one turn as well as protecting them from Reiji's Armageddons and bonding with them as Zarc once did. To my amazement Reiji made an excellent countermove by using his 3 monsters to synchro, fusion and xyz summon hybrid monsters! Which I realised were born from the countless amounts of data he may have acquired from both me and Yuya…

It was his sheer intellect and logic against Yuya's heart and passion, and the 2 of them traded blows here and then and each turn had me on the edge! Yuya's utilisation of his 3 odd eyes hybrid dragons was impressive as well and despite being driven into a corner he bravely risked it all and had fun the entire time. For the final move it truly captured my heart as he ended the magnificent duel with his long time partner odd eyes pendulum dragon! It was far better than any duel I witnessed from Zarc, and I felt he was proud of it too….

As a result of his efforts, not only did Reiji and Reiji smile, but finally before our eyes Yuzu and her counterparts had all been reborn as Yuya had, as if answering his prayers to bring her back with all his heart….It truly made me shed a tear out of joy that our ordeals were finally over…" Congratulations Yuya, you deserve this victory more than anyone….." I commented as my counterparts and dragons nodded in agreement, too having experienced that heart felt moment first hand.

And as if that wasn't enough, then came the icing on the cake! Yusho himself challenged Yuya to a duel to entertain the entire audience gazing upon them from all 4 dimensions! And I had absolutely no words for what I had witnessed between the pioneer of entertainment duels and the pioneer of pendulum summoning…..After the duel, I was completely satisfied and decided to leave the premises before anyone else would notice….

That night I set up camp in the woods just outside the city near a warm fire, with my dragons and counterparts enjoying each others' company as well as commenting on the spectacular performances Yuya pulled off as well as everything we managed to accomplish since we first arrived. After that we all decided to get some sleep, but the duel was so impactful and memorable I couldn't fall asleep at all. At that moment, my duel disk began to rang as I leaned over to see who it was calling so late at night. As I checked I saw it was Reiji himself, "Hello Reiji." I answered the call and he sounded more positive than usual, no doubt the results of Yuya's efforts.

"Greetings Ryuga, I assume you have witnessed the fruits of Yuya's efforts first hand?" he asked.

"Indeed, I feel you pushing him to the extreme and the best of his abilities, as well as the many trials you set before him….you definitely deserve some credit in this as well." I replied, "Thank you very much for helping Yuya to succeed Reiji."

"You are very much welcome Ryuga," he said in return "I overheard from my father you assisted him in capturing Roger from the synchro dimension before he could become a threat, and for that i thank you as well. In fact, my father and I plan on running Leo Corporation better than ever as a family, and I have you to thanks as well for being partially responsible for opening his heart." he said warmly, which was quite unusual knowing how stoic and firm he usually was.

"The pleasure is mine Reiji, despite everything he did, Leo is still my former professor and I too am just as pleased to have him return to the bright man he once was…as well as Zarc finally at peace…." I stated.

"About that, now that everything is back to normal, I think it's time that I reveal to everyone else here about your very presence here in standard. I am certain they will be more than thrilled to have you back Ryuga." he offered.

I thought for a moment I admit I really did miss the comfort and bonds I made across the dimensions alongside Yuya and the lancers, so catching up with them wasn't a bad idea….but…."That's much appreciate…but…I don't think the time is yet Reiji." I replied to his surprise.

"Oh? I never expected that answer to come from you. If I may ask why?"

"I still have some things to do first. And when the time arrives, I'll make myself known to everyone on my own." I replied.

He said nothing before answering, "Very well Ryuga, I understand. However, if you require assistance of any kind, just remember that I'll always be a phone call away." He said smiling at the other end.

As it cut off I then opened a new portal, knowing there were still some things I had to finish in the 4 dimensions before I make myself known to everyone…..

Days later…..

(Synchro dimension)

"Fafnir! Take down Black rose dragon with Coriolis Crush!" Fafnir then swooped down and sliced through the flower dragon causing it to explode!

Hana: ?-0

Ryuga: WIN!

Hana's duel runner then steamed as it came to a stop. I then braked mine so that I could come up to see her.

"Hey are you alright?" I asked.

"Of course duh? Despite my name I'm no delicate flower!" she cried.

"Okay okay geez…." I sweated. She then smirked, "Hee hee! Just messing with you!" she chuckled, "Seeing you duel like Yamata just now makes me believe he really is there inside you more than ever, and just wanted to say…thanks…"

"You're very welcome Hana, we'll always be friends and we always help each other out and be there when we need them most." I replied.

"That's good to know, and Ill always remember this from when I move on." she added catching my attention.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

She then turned, "Oh? I guess I didn't tell you. I'm actually going to study abroad to become a doctor like I dreamt of years ago!"

"Y..You are?" We were both taken aback by what we just heard.

She nodded feeling a little sad, "I've actually wanted this for a long time…but now that my father's business is booming better than ever, he told me that I should now pursue what I want most and follow my dreams." She then stopped to look around, "But, looking back at the city, I'm not sure if I want to leave this behind, or if I can make it in the world….Or even…Yamata…"

I could tell she was feeling conflicted, so I put my hand on her shoulders surprising her, "Hana I want you to follow your heart and dreams, don't let me or your fears hold you back from soaring into the sky to new heights!" I told her firmly like Yamata would, "Like Jack says, do not hesitate! After all, opportunities like these may only present themselves once, so you should capitalise on them the moment they do! Seize the day and go forward! And we'll be rooting for you no matter how far you go!"

She then widened her eyes in surprise, knowing those words were exactly what her close fired would say. Wiping away a tear she then gained a more confident look, "You..you're right I shouldn't be afraid but see the world as an adventure! I can't stay within the limits of this city forever! I'm sure there are many new things to discover out there, and I when I come back I'll make this city into an even grander place than the other dimensions! You'll see!"

"I look forward to seeing what you make of this place when you comeback." I said my farewells as she started her runner.

"Thank you for everything!" she called as she rode her runner and disappeared into the sun.

I could tell that Yamata was satisfied with today that he was able to finish things with his old friends, and now it was off to xyz….

(Xyz dimension)

"Jormangandr! Attack Dark eradicator Warlock with Earth shaker!" I called out as my basilisk slammed his feet onto the ground and opening a powerful tear in the ground causing the mighty magician to fall in!

Luna?-0

Ryuga: WIN!

Luna then smiled before putting away her disk, "That was a splendid duel Ryuga. I'm really glad to see how far both you and Jin have gotten." she praised as the people around us at the newly rebuilt Heartland Arena began cheering for us!

"Glad you enjoyed it Luna." I answered, "I'll tell you that Jin himself couldn't be happier to see Heartland return to the wonderful metropolis of smiles and hope it once was."

"I'm happy for you." she smiled, she had now decided to become a full time pro duelist of Heartland dedicated to smiles, as well as becoming a role model to some of the students at Heartland Academy.

"He also says his best regards to you, for always being there for him when he needed it most." I followed making her blush a bit.

"W..well it was nothing really, as fellow former resistance it was natural to help each other out…really…" she said trying to act tough.

"I see…" I replied.

She then turned to me, "Anyways Ryuga, thank you for stopping by to give everyone in the city an exciting match. Feel free to come back any day."

"I'll keep that in mind Luna." I replied as I turned to leave. "By the way, feel free to let Allen, Sayaka and Shun know that I stopped by okay?"

She then held a thumbs up as I left. Along the way I passed by the orphanage to find Kyoji smiling warmly and surrounded by countless children and orphans as he captivated their hearts with 3 beautiful butterspy monsters (Photon Papilloperative, Night Papilloperative and Photon Alexandra queen) vs a duelist with 2 photon strike bounzers!

When Jin felt his quest was finally finished here, I left xyz for my final destination, for myself and Nushi.

(Fusion dimension)

"Tiamat! Attack Buster dragon and Buster Blader the Dragon destroyer Swordsman with Apocalypse Eraser!" I commanded as she fired a double dark attack which made short work of both monsters!

BOOM!

Hikari: ?-0

Ryuga: WIN!

Hikari was blown back across the ground but smiled despite losing, "Hahaha!" Hiker laughed as she picked herself back up on the Academia arena floor, "I never imagined you take down my dragon slayer with a dragon! You're a cunning one that's for sure!"

"Hehe! I'll take that as a compliment." I replied, "So Hikari, what have you decided to do now?"

"Oh that's easy," she said with a smile, "I've decided to continue working here at Academia as a duel instructor! This time I'll be sure we completely disarm all war based activates and studies and focus more on duelling that unites us all properly."

"It really pleases me to hear that." I said as Nushi shed a tear inside me, "Go follow your dreams that you both made and I'll be sure to follow mine to the end as well."

She nodded, "And Ryuga, please take good care of Nushi for me, wherever you guys go I'm sure you'll accomplish many great things!" she said as we left Academia for the next destination on our list. Nushi then thanked me for that and helping him see the light after so long in darkness….Feeling at peace.

My next stop was to see another old friend of mine at a school branch where my idol Yusho once worked at. "Bahamut! Supreme Sacred Strike!" Bahamut then fired his beam which defeated Chaos end ruler and handed Ayame her defeat!

Ayame: ?-0

"Whoa..I knew you were good but I never expected you to have gotten this good!" she complimented as she brushed off the dust from her cloak.

"You're a great duelist and teacher Ayame," I said, "I hear that Fusion dimension is planning to make this place an official duel school very soon."

"Hahaha! Yes, and very soon we'll be having all sorts of applicant coming in to learn how ti duel like Yuya Sakaki did! That duel he had sure was incredible beyond belief…" she thought as she couldn't forget it at all, it was something brunt into her heart forever! She then turned to me, "You know Ryuga, you'd make it big here if you were to apply as an instructor! I'm sure Sensei Yusho would be most pleased!" she said eagerly.

I smiled back, "I appreciate the offer Ayame, and I definitely would accept it without hesitation." But then I turned around, "However, I still have much to learn about the 4 worlds and I want to travel around and see what mysteries and sensations to experience. As well as a certain promise I made with an old friend that I need to keep first."

"I see…well then if you ever change your mind, the offer will always stand." she said with a smile as I walked out seeing her 3 students Tora, Hiro and Suzume duelling with Twin headed thunder dragon, Worm Zero+ Humanoid worm drake and Alkana knight joker against Barbaroid the Ultimate Battle Machine, Koalo Koala + Master of Oz and A-Z Dragon Buster Cannon respectively! Seeing the next generation of duelists competing with smiles on their faces meant a bright future for Fusion dimension indeed.

As I opened my portal to leave, there was now one final matter I need to take care of. One I which I was certain, was the most important of all.

(Standard dimension)

Days had passed since Yuya's unbelievable duel with Reiji which was broadcasted across all the dimensions! Yuya himself had been enjoying entertaining the many duelists who challenged him from across the 4 dimensions ever since becoming the world's greatest entertainment duelist! Each duel he had was a memory to store in his heart forever and he enjoyed every moment of it, especially with the crowds cheering for him (especially from the countless friends he made) and how he connected and touched the hearts of everyone present in his duels.

However, there was one piece…no…more like a person missing from his near perfect life. Knowing despite all the cheers he received, there was always someone missing, be it from the crowds or in his heart. Even after bringing Yuzu back he still felt as though he failed to save everyone and it was his fault… And that person was someone who shared a close connection with him and his counterparts not just as separate lives but also from their roots in the original dimension, "Ryuga…" he thought feeling empty inside after his latest victory in a rematch by Isao Kachidoki at his Ryozanpaku duel school, where he managed to make even the strict and ruthless principal smile-causing him to change his ways.

That night, Yuya was walking back from You Show Duel School to his house where his parents had been awaiting him after his duel requests for the day. The entire time since his duel with his father, he was able to hide this feeling of emptiness from everyone else although he could also tell some of them like Shun, Crow, the You Show trio and especially Yuzu missed their lost friend as well. Inside he also blamed himself for my loss as he while being Zarc wanted him destroyed. "I'm sorry….I really wish I could take it all back…I'd give almost anything to have you back with us like Yuzu…." he said to himself." He had called Reiji numerous times over the past few days to try and locate him, but had no such luck, or so he thought….

As he was about to go inside, he was planning to let go of his sorrows and move on, deciding to honour the memory of his fallen friend from now on realising mourning for him will do no good. As he was about to reach of the doorknob, his duel disk began ringing. "Huh? A message?" He thought oddly as he opened it and read.

"Dear Yuya, please meet me tomorrow alone at the outskirts of Maiami city where the forests meet the city's entrance. I'd appreciate it if you keep this message as secret, as I want it to be just us, so please come early in the morning at 6. You'll understand why when you do." he read with a raised eyebrow. "Huh? That's a very odd message…And why so early?" he thought to himself suspiciously, "Hmm…I'd better check this out on my own and not tell anyone else just in case…." he thought to himself as Yuto, Yugo and Yuri nodded in agreement.

The next morning Yuya got changed and barely managed to sneak out of the house without waking up his parents or his pets, he could feel his heart skip a beat every time he made a noise with his footsteps, but managed to pull it off successfully! As he was running out he began to feel frustrated, who would want me to come out so early and to somewhere so isolated? I hate waking up early! This guy better have a good reason for this or he'll wish he never met me!

"Hello Yuya, I'm glad you decided to accept my invitation." A familiar voice said completely catching him off guard!

"Th…that voice…." He then turned and saw a person walking out to him in the dim morning light, but as the person came close, his eyes widened to see a familiar face stand before him.

"R…Ryuga…!?" he gasped in amazement, "Is it…really you?" he gasped unbelievingly, was it an illusion? He had to be sure his eyes weren't playing tricks on him, but what i said next confimed it.

I then nodded with a smile, "It's great to see you my friend, and I couldn't be more proud at the duelist you've become."

"It….is you! You're alive I knew it!" he said filled with joy before tears began to well up inside his pure eyes, "But….how could you do this!? You were here the entire time….And never said anything!?" he cried.

I then lowered my head slightly, "I'm sorry Yuya for not telling you. I've actually been alive this whole time, and have been since you were freed from Zarc's control." I admitted, "Reiji himself asked me to keep an eye on you ever since you accepted his tasks to help save Yuzu across the 4 dimensions, as well to keep it a secret as per his instructions. After that, I decided to remain unknown until I felt ready to show myself to you as well as taking care of a few more unfinished matters of my own." I said.

"I…see…." he replied understandingly, "You know everyone still misses you even now…from back home and around the 4 dimensions too…." he said.

"I know," I replied feeling some regret, "While I don't feel proud about putting it off this long, I knew I had to do it eventually so I hope you'll forgive me…" I then smiled, "Though if it makes you feel better, from my perspective you clearly came a very long way since we first met, you managed to not only surpass your dad Yusho, but also your predecessor Zarc too. Just as I knew you would."

"Th…thank you for always believing in me…That means more than anything…" Yuya said still teary eyed but smiling a bit too before starting to sob remembering what he tried to do last time while he was the supreme dragon king, "Ryuga…" he thought sadly, "I..I'm-"

I then stopped him, "Its okay Yuya, you have nothing to apologise for." I replied, "You were consumed by the darkness that corrupted Zarc at the time, and it was thanks to everyone's efforts, including your own, that he is now finally at peace…and so are the 4 worlds…" I said comforting him. "I for one never had a doubt you would be able to do it Yuya. You managed to unite the 4 worlds and bring back Yuzu as well, the battle is finally over and its all thanks to you."

"Th..thank you Ryuga, you really know how to understand me…." he said feeling stronger and as though a wight was lifted off this shoulders, "Hey! Now that that's all behind us, you should come back to You Show Duel School! Everyone will be dying to have you back!" he suddenly said excitedly.

"I'd love to come and meet up with everyone again Yuya, it's what I've wanted for sometime actually," I answered enthusiastically.

"Alright! Then let's go then! Race you there and last one there has to buy ice cream!" he called out as he began running and prepared to use his rollerblades, but then I immediately called out, "Wait Yuya!"

"Huh?" He stopped to turn around, "You're not coming?"

I then took a step back, "Before we go, there is still one more thing I'd like you to do for me."

"Oh? What's that?" he asked curiously as he stopped and turned around.

I smiled, "You may have proven yourself the greatest entertainment duelist in Maiami and now you're probably the greatest duelist in the 4 dimensions now, so I have one small request," I then raised my duel disk arm, "Care to take me on in a one on one duel? I'd like to see first hand the power of the new dragon king who united the world with his entertainment duelling! Show me that power first hand and lets see which of us the greatest dragon tamer once and for all!" I challenged courageously.

His eyes widened with joy as he then began filled with rigorous energy! "Hahahaha! You're on Ryuga! I'll show you a first class entertainment style duel courtesy of Yuya Sakaki!" he declared as we activated our duel disks, "I'll warn you though, with Yuto, Yugo and Yuri's power I'm even stronger than before!" The 3 Yu boys appeared beside Yuya eagerly for a serious duel.

"I agree, however you're not the only one with inner friends to back you Yuya." I added as Nushi, Yamata and Jin appeared alongside me giving their support.

Field Magic! Crossover!

The field was enveloped in blue space as the action cards dispersed across the sun rising in the background.

"Duelists locked in battle! Kicking the earth and dancing in the air with their monsters! They storm through this field! Behold! This is the newest and greatest evolution of duelling!"

ACTION DUEL!

Ryuga: 4000

Yuya: 4000

"You can go first Ryuga, since it's your challenge after all." Yuya offered nicely.

"I appreciate the kindness, too bad I won't be holding back!" I followed taking 2 cards, "I use scale 1 magician dragon and scale 9 Gator dragon to set the pendulum scale!" I laid both monsters out who rose in pillars of light, "With the set scale I can summon level 2-8 monsters all at once! Mighty power filled with infinite potential! Carve the path of hope that shall lead to victory! I pendulum summon! Come forth my loyal monster!" A single light shot out, "The embodiment of my very resolve, the heart of the dragon emperor! Bahamut! Sacred dragon of Hope!" Bahamut appeared on the field and took a stand in the centre of my field!

As Bahamut roared Yuya shielded himself from its sheer power, "Hehe it's been a while since I saw you use your ace Ryuga."

"That's right, and he's really glad to face you once more." I said as Bahamut smiled at me, "Now I normal summon Bahamut to unseal his gemini effect!" He was enveloped by bright flight and roared powerfully! "Now I place a card facedown ending my turn."

"Guess it's my turn now! My draw!" Yuya then took a card from his hand, "I summon Performapal Duck dealer!" The duck in showman outfit appeared on the field! "Next since I control a Performapal I can special summon Performapal Card bird!" The long necked bird with card wings appeared next to the duck! "Duck dealer's ability activates! When I summon a Performapal I can draw a card!" He drew, "It's here! Now I play Pendulum card burst! This destroys 2 pendulum monsters on my field allowing me to draw 2 cards!" Both birds exploded and Yuya drew, "Get ready Ryuga!" he smiled, "I'll use scale 1 Odd eyes Priest and Scale 10 Performapal Ignition Eagle to set the pendulum scale!" He laid out both monsters onto his duel disk as they both rose in pillars of light! "With the set scale I can summon monsters from levels 2-9 all at once! Swing, pendulum of souls! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Appear now my monsters!" 5 lights shot out.

"First, with the dichromatic eyes, Odd eyes pendulum dragon!" Yuma's ace monster appeared on the field! "Next Performapal Odd eyes dissolver!" The mysterious magician monster took a stand, "The tuner monster Performapal Odd eyes synchron!" The small tuner with top hat ad a star on its face did a flip before landing on the ground, "And now be reborn from the extra deck! Performapals Card bird and duck dealer!" The first 2 birds appeared on the field once more!

"A full field summon…That's the exact same move he used when he duelled Reiji…" I realised before smiling, "Here they come…"

"Sorry to keep you waiting Ryuga, but now let's give a warm welcome to our first special performer! I overlay level 4 performapal card bird and duck dealer!" Both birds changed into green orbs before diving into the xyz portal, "Formed from pitch-black darkness, to fight those foolish enough to oppose it with its treacherous fangs! Now, descend! I Xyz Summon!" He and Yuto chanted, "Appear! Rank 4! Dark rebellion xyz dragon!" The xyz dragon took to the field and snarled.

"There's xyz…" I noted with Jormangandr observing that its rebellious nature had been calmed.

"Now I activate odd eyes synchron's effect! I can synchro summon using the Ignition Eagle in my pendulum zone!" The synchron changed into a pair of rings for the eagle to fly through! "Spread those wondrous and beautiful wings, and strike down your enemies at the speed of light! I Synchro Summon!" He and Yugo chanted next, "Appear now! Level 7! Clear wing synchro dragon!"

Fafnir smiled seeing how it was freed from anger and hatred.

"And finally, with Odd eyes dissolver's effect I fuse this monster with the odd eyes priest in my pendulum zone!" Both spellcaster monsters fused as red and blue orbs, "The differently coloured eyes that illuminate the night! Become one and shine the path to a new future! I fusion summon!" He and Yuri chanted last, "Show yourself! Level 8! Starving venom fusion dragon!" Finally, the menacing fusion dragon appeared on the field side by side with the rest of the other dragons!

"You summoned all 4 of those dragons without even breaking a sweat Yuya." I said impressed, "You sure have come a long way indeed." In fact he was a like a splitting image of Zarc, except now his soul was finally freed from evil! Tiamat noticed this and was deeply glad to see the smile she longed to see from me since my days back in the original dimension and vowed to never let them be taken away by anyone.

"I'm glad to be praised by you Ryuga, and in fact if it wasn't for your advice that day I wouldn't have found the courage I needed to conquer my fears and surpass myself." he said gratefully, "And now here is my gift to you! I activate starving venom's special effect! When fusion summoned using only monsters on my field, it gains the attack points of all my opponent's special summoned monsters!" Starving venom then opened the 4 jaws on its back absorbing energy and powering up!

2800-5800

"Before you put those attack points to use Yuya, I activate my trap! Hallowed life barrier!" The trap generated a holy shield around me, "With this I take no damage this turn by discarding a card from my hand." I discarded a card.

"Eh? So even if I attack with my 4 dragons it won't do anything at all…" Yuya said out loud disappointed, "Aww….and I was prepared to put on a stunning finale this turn…."

"You're still welcome to attack Bahamut if you want Yuya," I said, "But since he is a pendulum monster I'll just revive him next turn. Then again, if the duel were to end so soon it wouldn't that much fun would it?" I said smiling.

Yuya then grinned and scratched his head, "Hahahaha! You make a good point there Ryuga. And a duel with you in it is always amazing to watch and experience!" He then focused back to the duel, "In that case, I end my turn and pass the baton over to you! But first due to Card bird's effect I now draw a card during the end phase." He drew, "Now, feel free to come at me and my dragons with all you have! In return we'll respond back with our entertainment!"

"I'll gladly welcome your challenge Yuya!" I said. Seeing him come so far and finally free of all that darkness helped me feel as though a heavy burden had finally lifted from my shoulders….My friends with me all saw this and smiled, encouraging me to come at Yuya without any regrets and worry!

I nodded back at the with a smile, "My draw!" I declared, "Nice! I activate card of sanctity! Now we both draw till we hold 6 cards in our hand!" I begun to draw till I had 6.

"Aww thanks a lot for that." Yuya said as drew, "A duel where we held build each other up is one of the best there is!"

"That's true, but don't stay too attached too your hand because I'm playing card destruction! Now we discard our entire hand and draw the same number of cards we threw out!" I declared as I played the spell!

"Eh!? That's just mean!" he cried as we discarded them and redrew, "And I had such a good hand too…" he scoffed.

"Hehe well then, if that's the case then it wouldn't be fun to get rid of your surprises for me before you could use them." I said, "One of the cards I discarded was card of compensation, a due to its effect of being sent to the graveyard from my hand, I draw 2 cards!" I drew 2 new cards, "Just for you, I activate Gator dragon's pendulum effect! This lets me banish a trap from my graveyard in order to activate its effect! And I choose Disgraceful charity! Which I discarded earlier with hallowed life barrier!" The trap abashed itself, "Now we regain all the cards we just threw out!"

All our cards returned to our hands form our graveyards! "Wow! You just gave both of us over 10 cards each!" Yuya gasped, "That was a pretty clever move!"

"You haven't seen anything yet Yuya!" I said eagerly looking at my deck, "Like you, I too have 4 special dragons itching for a good fight and I'll be sure to introduce you to them one by one!"

"I look forward to seeing them all Ryuga!" Yuya called out.

"Then wait no more! It's rude to keep the audience waiting for the main event after all!" I then made my move, "I now pendulum summon!" 4 lights shot out, "First the powerful Blue eyes white dragon!" BE appeared on my field in her race and beauty, "Followed by the cunning red eyes black dragon!" RE appeared next, "And now Flamvell guard and Darkstorm dragon!" The small flaming tuner and Dark wind dragon appeared on my field!

"Whoa! You just did a full field summon like I did!" Yuya gasped as his 4 dragons snarled eagerly awaiting mine!

"And I intend to put each and everyone of them to good use!" I called out taking a card and looking at my deck. "Here we go guys, the duel of a lifetime, and I want all of you to experience it!" They then smiled eagerly waiting for me to play them.

"For our first star, by using level 8 blue eyes white dragon and Darkstorm dragon I build the overlay network!" Blue eyes and Darkstorm turned into yellow and purple units as they dove into the xyz portal! "Great protector of the peaceful land, answer the cries of the oppressed and despair, with your power that shakes the very soul of the earth! I xyz summon!" Jin and I chanted, "Appear! The mighty tail of the Dragon Keeper! Jormangandr! Mighty Basilisk of Quakes!" Jormangandr appeared on the field after erupting from the ground with a loud roar!

"Now I activate the spell Harmonic synchro fusion! With this I can fusion and synchro summon using Red eyes and flamvell guard!" Both dragons split into 2 copies of themselves.

"Synchro and fusion at once!?" Yuya gasped unexpectedly at me using the familiar card.

"Introducing our next performer! I tune level 1 flamvell guard to level 7 red eyes black dragon!" Flamvell guard changed into a single ring for red eyes to fly through, "Guided by the winds and the wisdom of the master, spread your wondrous wings and guide the world into the bright future! I synchro summon!" Yamata and I chanted in unison, "Appear! Level 8! Fafnir! Ascending Wyvern of the Gales!" Fafnir appeared from the light in incredible beauty and grace as she descended from the sky! "And finally I fuse Red eyes with flamvell guard to bring forth our final special star!" Red eyes and flamvell guard changed into red and yellow orbs before fusing, "Legendary dragon with eyes of red, dragon with scales of burning power! Unite as one and draw forth the dragon queen herself from your combined fiery might! I fusion summon!" Nushi and I concluded, "Appear! Claws of the dragon overlord! Level 8! Tiamat! Infernal Hydra of the Apocalypse!" Tiamat emerged from the shadows and snarled aggressively.

"Wow Ryuga…I didn't think you'd be capable of this too…" Yuya gasped in awe at all 8 dragons on the field! His roared and mine answered back in response.

I was impressed too at our entire arsenal of dragons staring down and facing off one another….it almost reminded me of….I then flashbacked to my old memory of when Zarc and I duelled back in the original dimension…it was just like old times…

I then smiled…"Well well Yuya, it seems we've finally gathered all the performers on stage and in place!"

"Hehe! You're right Ryuga! But there may only be one shining star in the end!" He then hopped on board Odd eyes, "And that honour shall belong to me!" Odd eyes then roared.

I then responded by leaping onto Bahamut and taking to the sky! "Not if we have anything to say about it!" Bahamut answered back with a roar too. All of us were glad to see us enjoying ourselves just like many years ago. With that, the souls of Dahaka and Zarc appeared behind us respectively as if history was repeating itself once again.

"Then may the best entertainment duelist emerge victorious! Let's go odd eyes!" he called excitedly out as he and odd eyes lead his other dragons into combat.

"Let's give them everything we've got Bahamut!" I called out, as my dragons then roared in response as we charged forward too!

"BATTLE!"

And so the conclusion to the Dimension Dragon Lords. As for the Arc V anime personally while I found it a bit lacking at times overall I enjoyed it as a whole and look forward to Vrains in the future.

I thank you all for reading along and supporting me, I never thought I would actually finish this but I did. Sorry if some of you may be let down with the lack of conclusion but I didn't have it in me to finish a duel on this scale.

Hope you all enjoyed it very much overall and thank you for reading this story I worked hard to put together.

I included the rest of the Divine Deity archetype used by Dahaka and hopefully it will make up for it.

Divine Deity Disciple Dragon Shining Amphitere Level 4, LIGHT, Dragon, Pendulum, Scale 5, ATK: 1200, 1800

Pendulum effect: Your opponent cannot declare an attack while you control a Divine Deity monster.

Normal effect: Your opponent cannot select another divine deity monster for an attack except this one.

(A shining white feathered red winged serpent like dragon with a long serpentine body and ending with a feathered tip. Covered in similar golden armor and appearance as Dahaka)

(Rest of the Divine deity disciples are similar to the originals except they now have the golden armour of their master as well as white bands and blue blotches.)

Divine Deity Disciple Dragon-Sacred Dragon Level 8, LIGHT, Dragon, Pendulum, Scale 4, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500

Pendulum effect: You can tribute 1 Divine Deity Monster to add this card to your extra deck face-up.

Normal effect: If a Pendulum monster(s) is pendulum summoned to your opponent's field while you control Divine Deity Dragon Dahaka, you can special summon this card (from your hand, Main deck or extra deck) by tributing 2 Divine Deity Disciple Dragon monsters. This card cannot be selected as an attack target by an opponent's monster and while this card remains faceup on your field you can choose the targets of your opponent's monster's attacks. When a pendulum monster destroys an opponent's monster by battle, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the attack or defence of the destroyed monster whichever is higher. If it's a tie you get to choose. When your opponent special summons more than one monster at once, you can tribute this card, special summon 2 other Divine Deity Disciple Dragon Pendulum monsters from your extra deck, and if you do, negate the summoning(s) of that monster(s) and destroy them. If you do this, neither player can special summon more than one monster at once for the remainder of the duel.

Divine Deity Disciple Dragon-Ascending Wyvern Level 8, LIGHT, Dragon, Synchro ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500

1 LIGHT tuner + 1 or more non tuner LIGHT monsters

If a Synchro monster is synchro summoned to your opponent's field while you control Divine Deity Dragon Dahaka, you can special summon this card from your extra deck by tributing 2 Divine Deity Disciple Dragon monsters whose total levels equal this card's (This Special Summon is treated as a Synchro Summon.) This card cannot be targeted or destroyed by the effects of your opponent's monsters and while this card remains faceup on your field you can choose the targets of your opponent's monster effects. Once per turn you can target one card on the field or in the graveyard, negate the effect of that card, and if you do, replace this effect with that card's effects. When your opponent synchro summons or activates the effect of a synchro monster, you can tribute this card, special summon 2 Divine Deity Disciple Dragon Pendulum monsters from your extra deck, and if you do, negate the summoning of that monster and destroy it. If you do this, neither player can synchro summon for the remainder of the duel.

Divine Deity Disciple Dragon-Mighty Basilisk Rank 4, LIGHT, Dragon, Xyz, ATK:2500, DEF: 3000

2 level 4 LIGHT monsters

If an Xyz monster is xyz summoned to your opponent's field while you control Divine Deity Dragon Dahaka, you can xyz summon this card. This card cannot be destroyed by battle. While this card has xyz material, you don't take battle damage from battles involving Divine Deity monsters you control. When this card battles an opponent's monster, you detach one xyz material from this card and if you do, remove from play the attacking monster. When your opponent Xyz summons or activates the effect of a Xyz monster, you can tribute this card, special summon 2 Divine Deity Disciple Dragon Pendulum monsters from your graveyard, and if you do, negate the summoning of that monster and destroy it. If you do this, neither player can Xyz summon for the remainder of the duel.

Divine Deity Disciple Dragon-Infernal Hydra Level 8, LIGHT, Dragon, Fusion ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500

2 dragon type monsters or 1 LIGHT monster + 1 Dragon type monster

If a Fusion monster is fusion summoned to your opponent's field while you control Divine Deity Dragon Dahaka, you can special summon this card from your extra deck by tributing 2 Divine Deity Disciple Dragon monsters (This Special Summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.) This card cannot be targeted or destroyed by the effects of your opponent's spell and trap cards and while this card remains faceup on your field you can choose the targets of your opponent's spell and trap effects. When this card is special summoned destroy all cards on your opponent's field. Once per turn, when an opponent's monster battles a monster you control you can:

-Swap the attack and defence points of the attacking monster or the attack target

-Swap the Attack points of the battling monsters.

When your opponent fusion summons or activates the effect of a fusion monster, you can tribute this card, special summon 2 Divine Deity Disciple Dragon Pendulum monsters from your extra deck, and if you do, negate the summoning of that monster and destroy it. If you do this, neither player can fusion summon for the remainder of the duel.