Title: Arc-VIII

Prompt: Dragon

AU: Human Dragons AU (The En Cards end up transforming the ace monsters of the Dragon Boys and Bracelet Girls into humans.)

Summary: After the defeat of the Supreme King, the En Cards return everything to normal, however, the counterparts' ace monsters are all missing! What could have happen to them?

Shippings: Counterpartshipping (Yuya x Yuto), Light Preyshipping (Sora x Shay)

The En Cards have always been unique cards. They held the power of Nature, Winds, Cosmos, and Life itself. Not even Leo himself, who invented the cards; understood their power. When Riley won the duel against the Supreme King, the dimensions and all who lived in them were returned back to their natural state. However, not all was normal.

The En Cards...influenced the Heavenly Dragons. The Dragon Boys could no longer summon their dragons to fight alongside them in duels. Their cards are lost to the world now.

Although, just because they weren't cards didn't mean the dragons couldn't duel.

"I-I can't find him!" Yuya cried. Scatter on the ground was Yuya's deck and duel disk. After a brief black out, Yusho, Leo, and the rest of the Standard Lancers woke up on a grassy hillside. Zuzu had identify the place as Paradise Park. They were home.

Everyone was overjoyed to see that the Supreme King's rein had finally came to an end. Yuya thanked Riley over and over again for her help as well as Sylvio, Gong, Moon Shadow, Declan, his father, Zuzu, and even Leo. However, as relieved as everyone was, Yusho noted that they were the only ones to return. Where were the rest of the Lancers?

Celina? Shay? Sora? Dennis? Aster? Kite? Crow? Jack? Anyone who wasn't from the Standard Dimension wasn't here. Declan questioned if Yuya could still contact Yuto, or any of the other Dragon Boys. He also urged Zuzu to do the same for her counterparts if possible. They both tried to reach out to their other selves, but they couldn't hear nor sense anything.

Yuya then started to look through his deck, seeing if Dark Rebellion, or any of the other dragons were with him. Yuya was completely shocked to see not only was Dark Rebellion gone, but Odd-Eyes as well! This sent him into a panic, looking through his entire deck only to come up empty handed.

"O-Odd-Eyes?! Odd-Eyes, where are you?!" Yuya cried, his eyes full of tears. Zuzu and Gong were helping Yuya look while the others could only look on in disbelief.

"This doesn't make any sense! Zarc was defeated! Riley took care of that! So with him gone, where did the dragons go?!" Sylvio shouted, crossing his arms in annoyance.

"Now, now." Yusho said calmly, resting a hand on his son's shoulder. "Let's all take a deep breath and calm down. Yuya, maybe one of your other counterparts has Odd-Eyes?"

"That has to be it. After all, where else could they have gone too?" Zuzu said, standing up.

"We should check in on the other dimensions while we're at it." Declan said, fixing his glasses on his nose. "Since Riley used the En Cards, the dimensions should be back to normal as well as everyone who resided in them." Yuya quickly picked up his deck and once that was sorted out it was decided that Declan and Yuya would be the ones to travel while the others stayed behind and made sure the Standard Dimension was in order.

At first, Sylvio was against this, but a stern glare from Gong made him go quiet. Yusho told Yuya that he and his mother would be waiting for his return. Yuya gave his father a smile and a hug. Zuzu also promised to tell Skip and the others that Yuya was okay which Yuya thanked her for.

Before leaving Declan turned to his father and made him promise to take care of Riley while he was gone. Leo agreed, nodding, wishing them well on their travels. He was going to go home and apologize to his wife and after that, begin his apology to the 4 worlds and everyone he had harmed. Even if it took him a whole lifetime to do.

With that settle, Yuya and Declan took out their duel disks. They took the card that helped them get to the Synchro Dimension and inserted it. They both vanish with a flash of light.

Yuya and Declan were teleported into some part of the slums territory that was being cleaned up, by not only Commoners, but Tops folks as well. Since Yuya had united the Synchro Dimension, everyone was working to put their city back in order. As soon as they appeared, they were instantly recognized by the public who rush over to greet them.

Yuya and Declan tried to answer their questions and praises as best they can, but luckily they were rescued by Crow, who pulled up to them in his D-Wheeler.

"Whoa, everyone! Back up! Give them some room to breathe!" Crow called as the crowd step aside to make room for him. Everyone in the dimension had seen Crow go up against the Supreme King and now even the Tops had respect for him, calling him and Jack the heroic Signers of Synchro.

"Crow! It's good to see you!" Yuya smiled, relieved to see his old friend well.

"You too. Glad to see you're not some demon hybrid monster with wings and claws." Crow chuckled. "So I'm guessing that you guys got home safe and sound? How's Riley and the others?"

"Everyone is fine. At least in the Standard Dimension. We have yet to check up on the others." Declan answered.

"Oh, well that's-" Before Crow could finish, Yuya blurted out -

"Crow, have you seen Yugo by any chance?!" Crow blinked a few times in confusion.

"Who?" Yuya then realized that Crow never met Yugo. He had been carded beforehand.

"Yugo! He's one of my counterparts! You know, he looks exactly like me, wears a white Duel Runner suit, drives a white D-Wheeler, he competed in the Friendship Cup, shouts a lot, hates the word Fusion..." Yuya rambled on. Crow shakes his head.

"Sorry, Yuya, but aside from his duel with Sylvio and Celina I haven't seen him."

"Well, I have." A voice said before another Duel Runner came to a stop beside Crow's. Everyone looked to see that it was none other than Jack Atlas himself.

"Jack, hey!" Yuya greeted.

"Yuya, glad to see you're not some demon hybrid monster with wings and claws." Jack said.

"Uhh...I already said that." Crow sweatdropped. Jack just merely glanced over at Crow before returning his gaze to Yuya and Declan.

"Looking for the one kid that looks exactly like you? I've seen him." Jack repeated.

"You have? You've seen Yugo?!"

"Yeah. Completely mistaken him for you. Even the girl he was with looked like that Zuzu girl."

"That's Rin! She's Zuzu's counterpart!" Yuya explained.

"Yes. I'm quite aware of that now." Jack said.

"Do you know where they are?"

"Both of them live in the orphanage. It isn't too far from here." Jack answered.

"You go ahead, Yuya. I'm going to have a look at the machine that took us to the Xyz Dimension. If I can't get it to work then we will have to return home and make new cards that will allow access to the Xyz and Fusion Dimensions." Declan says. Yuya nods.

"Alright. I'll meet you there then."

Yuya jumped off the back of Jack's D-Wheeler and looked up at the building in front of him. It looked pretty rundown like most buildings in this part of the City. A few kids were in the front, playing games of tags and hide and go seek. Yugo lived here? One of the kids spotted them and called out to the others.

"Guys! Look! It's Jack Atlas and Yuya Sakaki!" Like before, a crowd of kids completely overwhelm the two duelists.

"Children! Now is that anyway to treat our heroes?" A stern voice calls from the front door. The children immediately lower their heads and back away, murmuring quiet apologizes.

"Hey, it's okay." Yuya says quickly. "I'm just surprised to see how many great fans me and Jack have." Yuya smiles which instantly perks up the kids' spirits.

"Sorry for that. Sometimes the kids get so excited that it's hard to get even a word in. Hello to the both of you." In front of them now was an elderly woman, with brown eyes and long black hair. She wore a long red dress with a blue diamond pendent around her neck.

"Oh, hello madam." Yuya greeted.

"Yuya, this is my foster mother, Martha. Martha, this is Yuya." Jack introduced. Yuya nearly did a double take. This woman was Jack's mother? "Is Yugo still around?"

"Of course. He's in the garage, turning it inside out." Martha said, pointing towards the left side of the building.

"Thank you, Ms. Martha." Yuya bows politely before racing over to that part of the orphanage. As he got closer he could hear a lot of movement going on inside.

"Gah! This is crazy, Rin! Clear Wing couldn't have just...disappear!" Yugo's voice shouted.

"I know, Yugo. I know." A voice that sounded like Rin said. "Are you sure he didn't end up in your Main Deck by accident?"

"I swear, Rin! I checked my deck like fifteen times already!" Yuya poked his head into the garage. Inside, Yugo was going through a toolbox, some of its tools already laid scatter on the floor while Rin, Zuzu's Synchro counterpart, was combing through a nearby workbench.

"Umm...h-hi?" Yuya called out uncertainly. Yugo and Rin both looked up.

"It's...It's you." Rin whispered, her eyes wide.

"Yuya? You're Yuya, right? The one from Standard?" Yugo asked, standing up from his position. Yuya nods.

"Hey, Yugo. It's uhh..It's been awhile, huh?" Yuya said, trying to make light conversation. Now Yuya was expecting a lot of reactions, but what Yugo said next wasn't one of them.

"Please tell me you have Clear Wing!" Yugo shouted, dashing forward to grab Yuya by both shoulders. Yuya shakes his head, confused and worried.

"You're missing Clear Wing?"

"Ever since I woke up!" Yugo replied, throwing his hands in the air. "I've looked everywhere for him, but I can't find him!"

"Don't tell me." Rin said, carefully stepping over the mess of tools Yugo had left to get closer to the two counterparts. "You don't have your dragon either?" Yuya sadly shakes his head.

"That's actually sort of why we came here. Odd-Eyes isn't in my deck or any of the other dragons. I was sort of hoping you had him, but I'm guessing you don't?" Yugo shakes his head, biting his lip.

"This...this is bad. What could have happen to them?"

"I-I don't know." Yuya answer honestly. "But don't give up hope! I know we're going to find them. Me and Declan are heading to the Xyz Dimension next, you're welcome to join us if you like."

"Heck yeah, I'm in! I have to find Clear Wing! He's family!" Yugo said passionately.

"I'll come too." Rin nods. Yuya, now with Yugo and Rin in tow, exit the garage and go over to where Jack is still talking to Martha.

"Ms. Martha! Me and Rin are heading to the Xyz Dimension to look for my dragon so don't wait up for us!" Yugo called, hardly realizing that Jack Atlas, his big idol, was standing just a few feet in front of him. Much to Yuya's surprise, without batting an eye, Martha nods at them.

"Alright, you two. Mind your manners when traveling through other dimensions and Rin, please keep this boy out of trouble."

"I'll do what I can, Ms. Martha." Rin nods.

"Well some good news." Declan said, turning to face Yuya, Yugo, and Rin. "It look likes the machine has been restored and is fully functional. It can take us to any dimension."

"Great! Let's head to Xyz then!" Yuya said, feeling a very small tingle of excitement.

"Yeah! Let's go!" Yugo joined. Declan activated the machine and nods at Jack and Crow.

"Once we have checked with the other two dimension, we'll return to make sure everything in progressing smoothly here."

"Appreciate it. See ya around, Yuya. Yugo, we gotta duel sometime! Good luck in finding your dragons." Crow waved. The group says their goodbyes as they enter a new chamber. The metal door slides shut in front of them and the chamber began to glow a soft green.

"Are you sure this is safe?" Rin asked, gazing up at the green light that was concentrated above them.

"Of course. This is same device Roger used to travel between the Synchro and Fusion Dimensions. We should be no different." Declan answered.

Yuya looked down from the roof of the building they were on. It took a few moments for it to click into place but Yuya finally realized that this was Heartland Tower, but just restored.

"Umm...are you sure this is the Xyz Dimension?" Yugo asked, looking down at the beautiful city below. "Because last time I was there, it wasn't this pretty."

"I would seem that the En Cards didn't just teleport everyone back, it also restored the city of Heartland." Declan mused.

"Not only that, but it also restored all the people who were carded." The gang turned around to see Kite and Yuto standing by the doorway that lead back into the tower. "Long time no see, Yuya." Kite greeted.

"Hey guys! Glad to see you're okay!" Yuya smiled.

"You too. We were actually about to head to Standard when we saw a flash of light at the top of the tower. I'm guessing that was you all." Yuto said, smiling. Both of them were dressed in causal clothing unlike their old outfits. They looked different but in a good way.

"Yes, we-"

"What did you do with Clear Wing?!" Yugo shouted, shoving past Yuya and interrupting Declan. Yuto and Kite looked startled to see Yugo.

"Excuse me?" Yuto asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You heard me! Where is my dragon?!" Yuto was saved from answering by Rin, who yanked Yugo back by his ear.

"What the heck, Yugo?! Haven't I taught you anything about manners?!"

"Owww! But Rinrin-"

"Don't 'Rinrin' me! You can't just walk up to someone like that and start demanding things! We're not even sure if this guy even has Clear Wing so take a chill pill." Yuto blinked in surprise.

"Something happen to Clear Wing?" He asked curiously.

"Y-yeah. That's sort of why we're here. Of course, to check up on you guys!" Yuya said quickly, but he let out a soft sigh of defeat. "But also because Clear Wing and Odd-Eyes aren't in our decks." Yuto and Kite's eyes widen in shock. "We were sort of hoping you had them."

"I-I thought that...you had the dragons, Yuya. Or at least...Odd-Eyes and Rebellion..." Yuto said and Yuya's heart twisted at those words. Yuto had entrusted his dragon to him. His ace monster. And he had lost him.

"I'm sorry, Yuto. I...I don't know what happen." Yuya murmur softly, his head lowered. He couldn't look him in the eye anymore. Yuya felt shameful.

"Wait, so you're missing your dragon too?" Rin asked, finally letting go of Yugo's ear who rubbed it sorely.

"Yeah. When we woke up in the city, I checked my deck just to see and my dragon wasn't there. However, I thought that perhaps during the 'reset' of the dimensions, Dark Rebellion stayed with Yuya." Yuto then saw the painful expression on Yuya's face and immediately placed a hand on his shoulder. "Yuya, it's okay. I'm not blaming you for Rebellion's disappearance. None of us had any idea what was going on. We'll find our dragons. Don't worry."

Yuto gave Yuya a reassuring smile and Yuya couldn't help but smile back. Yuto was right! They were going to find their dragons! Even if it meant searching through every dimension a hundred times to find them!

"Which now begs the question, could your Fusion counterpart, Yuri, have your dragons?" Declan questioned.

"Ugh, I wouldn't put it past that creep!" Yugo growled, punching his fist into his other hand. "That guy was a power craze manic! If he could keep all the dragons to himself, you know he would!"

"Yugo, what did I say about jumping to conclusions!" Rin barked.

"Oh, come on, Rin! It has to be him! Who else would take our dragons?!" Rin crossed her arms but did't answer.

"So I guess our next stop is the Fusion Dimension." Declan said.

"You can use the teleporter than." Kite nods his head towards a gray building in the distance. Yuya recognized it was the same building that housed the teleporter that took him and his friends to the Fusion Dimension the first time around. "Pretty sure it still works after everything that has happen."

On the walk there Yuya and Yugo couldn't help but admire the beautiful city of Heartland. Now Yuya understood Yuto's angry and sadness a bit more. To have your home reduce to ash is a painful experience to go through. Yuto and Kite were happy to show off their city, pointing out important places and special landmarks.

"There's this bakery shop just down the block that makes the most delicious pastries." Yuto said joyfully. "And just down this street over here is our school, Heartland Academy. School is still closed for the moment, but we should have the school back on its feet in no time. Oh! And how could I forget Heartland's Amusement Park? It's one of the biggest amusement parks in the entire world! I should take you sometime, Yuya!"

"Y-yeah. Sounds like fun!" Yuya's smile widens at the thought of actually spending time with Yuto. No war, no dueling, no darkness, just him, Yuto, and some fun amusement rides and games. Out of the corner of his eye Yuya spotted Rin staring at him. Like...hardcore staring. It was honestly a bit unnerving. She then smiled at him before turning away and this just left Yuya confused.

"Yuya! Declan!" Another familiar voice called. Walking down the street towards them were the two Obsidian siblings, Shay and Lulu. They were also dressed in regular clothing. It was a bit strange seeing Shay so at ease, hands in his pockets with a light smirk on his face. "So Yuto wasn't pulling our legs. It's good to see you again." Shay nods at them.

"Shay, it's good to see that you and your sister are doing well. Anything to report on the Xyz Dimension's recovery?" Declan asked. Shay shrugs his shoulder, but he's still smiling.

"Everything is right where it was. When we woke up, it almost felt like a dream. Heh, maybe this is a dream." Lulu nudges her brother with her elbow.

"Hey, don't be like that, Shay. We both know this isn't a dream." Lulu said. Lulu then spotted Rin and tipped her head to the side. "Oh, you're...Rin, if I'm not mistaken."

"Yup. That would be me. And you're Lulu?" Rin held out her hand. "It's nice to finally meet you."

"Please, the pleasure is all mine." Lulu smiled in return as she shook Rin's hand.

"Ladies, may we walk and talk?" Declan asked. "As nice as this reunion is, we have some urgent business to attend to in the Fusion Dimension." Both girls nod. Just as Yuya was about to explain to Shay why they were heading to the Fusion Dimension, Shay held up his hand.

"We already know. Kite texted us. Don't worry. I'm sure your dragons are fine. Wherever they are." Shay said.

"Yeah. Thanks, Shay."

As the group continued on their way to the teleporter Yuya could see Lulu and Rin getting along great. Both of them chatting and laughing like old friends. However, when Rin caught Yuya looked at them she smirks and leans in close to Lulu. Yuya heard her whisper something to Lulu but he couldn't hear what she said. Lulu then covered her mouth, appearing shock before looking quickly over at Yuya.

After a few seconds a strange smile broke over Lulu's face before she turned and whispered something back to Rin. Yuya turns back around, face flushed with embarrassment. He desperately wanted to ask Yugo or Shay if they had any idea what the girls were talking about but no one had been paying any attention to the girls except for him. So Yuya decided that the best course of action was to just pretend he didn't hear or see anything.

Hopefully, that was the right decision.

Yuto had decided to join them for the trip to the Fusion Dimension which wasn't a surprise to anyone. What was a surprise was that Rin wanted to stay and talk with Lulu some more.

"I haven't had a chance to talk to my counterparts at all." Rin claimed as Declan was getting the teleporter ready. "Now is as good a time as any." Rin shrugged. Everyone was fine with this, all except Yuya who tried not to think about it too much. Once it was ready the 3 Dragon Boys and Declan stepped inside.

"Tell Sora I said hi." Shay smirked, but the smirk quickly disappeared as his sister shot a questionable look in his direction. Shay let out a loud cough. "A-and Celina and Aster too, of course."

"Sure thing, Shay." Yuto nods as the door slides shut.

The Fusion Dimension was a lot more hectic than Xyz or Synchro. Adults and children alike were racing around the group, completely ignoring them even though they had sort just appeared out of thin air. Names were yelled into the air followed by tears and laughter. It took a moment for Yuya to realize what was going on.

The adults were mothers, fathers, and guardians looking for their children. The tears and laughter were coming from the mouths of overjoy people finding their families. Those who have fought on the Fusion side of the war were being reunited with their families. It was quite a warming sight.

"Well, well, well, do my eyes deceive me?" A playfully mocking voice said from above them. The group looked up to see Sora hanging out on top of a rooftop, a trio of kids dressed in Slifer Red jackets behind him.

"Hey Sora!" Yuya immediately greeted his friend.

"Hey coach! Glad to see you're yourself again!" Sora smiled around his lollipop. The young boy then tilted his head to the side. "Yugo? Yuto? Didn't expect to see you guys here so soon. Something up?"

"Sort of." Yuya answered. "Long story short, our dragons are missing from our decks." Sora's eyes widen in shock.

"Whoa, really?"

"Yeah! And I bet you a million to one Yuri has them!" Yugo growled.

"Possibly." Sora said. "Well, if that's who you're looking for, he's at the academy." Sora pointed towards the docks. "You can hitch a ride on one of the boats going back. I would come with you guys, but I gotta take care of these kids first." Sora nods at the trio of kids behind him.

"Locating their parents, I'm assuming?" Declan asked.

"Yup! I'll catch up with you guys later." Sora saluted before turning away, ready to keep moving.

"Oh, Sora!" Yuto called. "Shay says hi." Sora blinks a few times, appearing a bit surprised to hear the message but then he smiles again.

"Heh. Maybe I'll pay him a visit when things are calm again. Thanks Yuto." Sora says before parkouring to another rooftop following by the three Slifer Red students.

"Guess we should head to the docks now." Yuya said, turning back to the group.

"Let's." Declan nods. The gang tries to stay together but the task is proven difficult with the amount of people running around. Yuya nearly loses the gang but a hand reaches out and grabs his's in a tight grip and pulls him through a tough knot of the crowd. Yuya quickly realizes that the hand belongs to Yuto.

"Hold onto me, okay? It's easy to get lost in a crowd like this." Yuto says. Yuya nods in agreement and they both continue towards the docks, holding onto one another with Yuto leading the way. When they finally reach the edge of the crowd, Yuya sees Declan and Yugo emerges from it as well.

"Good. All of us made it here in one piece." Declan notes. Boarding a ship wasn't too difficult and soon they were on their way to the island. Upon arrival, Yuya quickly spotted Aster, helping out the lost children soldiers onto boats to take them to the mainland.

"Aster! Hey, Aster!" Yuya waved, racing up to the former Fusion General. Aster's eyes brighten when he saw them.

"Yuya? It's good to see you again. Oh, Yugo and Declan too." Aster nods at them both, but then looks at Yuto, a bit puzzled. "I'm gonna go ahead and guess that you're Yuto, right? Yuya's Xyz counterpart?"

"You are correct." Yuto says.

"And am I also correct to assume that you're all here to see Yuri?"

"Yeah! Where is that jerk?!" Yugo growled.

"Whoa now! Relax. Yuri hasn't gone anywhere. At least not to my knowledge." Aster pointed towards the academy. "Last I saw him he was by his dorm, talking to Celina."

"Great. Thanks, Aster!" Yuya waved.

"Yuya, I'm going to have a talk with Aster for a few minutes. Think you can handle this on your own?" Declan asked.

"Sure thing." Yuya nods and the three rush off, in search for their final counterpart.

It took awhile, having to navigate through crowds upon crowds of Duel Academy students, but the boys finally spotted a familiar face.

"Hey, is that Celina?" Yuto asked, grabbing Yuya's shoulder to get his attention. Yuya looked up and smile when he saw the indigo haired girl.

"Yup! That's her! Come on!" Yuya led the way this time, squeezing past students until he could finally be heard by her. "Celina! H-hey Celina! Over here!" Celina turned around at the sound of his voice. Unlike their other friends, she didn't smile when she saw them. In fact, her frown seem to deepen when she saw Yuto and Yugo.

"Please tell me you're here to return Starving Venom." Celina sighed, much to the confusion of the boys.

"Return?" Yuto questioned.

"Don't tell me Yuri's missing his dragon too?!" Yugo groaned. Celina crosses her arms and nods, looking just as disappointed as them.

"Been missing every since we woke up. He's been frantic. I figured it would be with you." Celina said, glancing up at Yuya. Yuya sadly shakes his head.

"No. We can't find Odd-Eyes, Dark Rebellion, or Clear Wing either."

"Oh my, this is turning into one giant mystery!" Another voice claimed. A voice Yuya knew.

"So that's it then? Our dragons are just...gone?" A sour voice joined. The group turned to see Yuri as well as Dennis. The crowds of students were effectively parting around them, almost like the two were contagious. A few kids spared Yuri an uneasy glance clearly showing that none of them have forgotten how dangerous he is.

"Well, I don't think they're 'gone' gone." Yuya said as Yuri began marching up to him, his eyes narrowed into slits. Yuto immediately pushed himself in front of Yuya, taking on Yuri's glare with a glare of his own. Dennis followed behind sheepishly.

"Good afternoon, Yuya and friends." Dennis greeted, a bit half heartedly. "I was wondering when we would meet again."

"Yeah. It's great to see you too, Dennis." Yuya said, peeking around Yuto. Dennis was surprised to hear Yuya speak so pleasantly to him, but then he remembered that this was Yuya Sakaki.

"What the hell are you smiling about?!" Yuri shouted, causing a lot of students around them to jump. "Our dragons are missing and you're SMILING about that?! What the hell is wrong with you?!" Yuto and Yugo open their mouths to defend Yuya, but Celina is quicker than them.

"Yuri, enough. Of course they're all worried about their dragons. It's not just you. We understand your feelings." Yuri whipped towards Celina, his pink eyes blazing with rage.

"You don't understand anything! You don't know anything about me! You both think that just because the war is over, we're suddenly friends?!" Yuri looked between Dennis and Celina. Neither of them said a word. "Well, it doesn't. Stop mistaking my tolerance for friendship." Yuri splat out the last word like it was bitter poison. He then turned on his heels and walked away, the crowd parting for him as he went.

"Ugh, can he act anymore like an asshole?" Yugo muttered.

"We'll deal with Yuri later, right now I'm a bit more concern about your dragons. If neither of you have your dragons than this is far worse than I first thought." Celina said.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Yuto asked.

"Let's just say that you four aren't the only ones missing cards." Dennis replied. It took a moment for the Dragon Boys to finally realize what Celina and Dennis were saying.

"Both of you are missing cards too?!" Yuya gasped.

"Just Celina." Dennis corrected.

"All of my Fusion Monsters are gone. Cat Dancer, Panther Dancer, and Leo Dancer." Celina listed.

"I-I don't think Lulu ever checked her deck." Yuto said.

"Rin either." Yugo adds worriedly.

"I-I better call Zuzu and tell her." Yuya said, thinking quickly. "Maybe the cards ended up with her?" Yuya tried to remind positive, but even he knew that it was fairly unlikely.

"This may seem like a crazy idea, but perhaps maybe the reason why you all don't have your ace monsters is because Zarc and Ray might have them instead?" Dennis pointed out.

"But...but that's impossible." Yugo stammered. "Zarc can't exist without us! A-and Ray's the same way! Right?" Dennis shrugged.

"I know I was sort of like...2D during the duels between Zarc but maybe, the En Cards...'did' something that allowed Zarc and Ray to remain."

"But we would've seen them by now. Yuya and Declan had been through all of the dimensions." Yuto pointed out.

"It's just a thought." Dennis shrugged helplessly. "Ace monsters just don't go missing without any reason."

Declan and his father organized search parties to look for the ace monsters in the Standard Dimension. Similar things were being done in the other dimensions.

Nothing had been found. And Yuya feared that nothing was ever going to be found. Each day, he lost more and more hope of ever finding Odd-Eyes or the other monsters. Zuzu, Rin, and Lulu were horrified to learn that their ace monsters were gone too. They were in the same situation as Yuya and his counterparts.

No one knew what to make of it or what to do. Declan had propose remaking the cards but they all refuse. Nothing could replace their ace monsters.

"Yuya, here." Yuya was jolted from his thoughts by Yuto's voice. The boy had sat down across from him. In his hands he held two chocolate milkshakes. He slid one to him over the table which Yuya caught. He took a quick sip and smiled at the refreshing taste. "Told ya they had the best milkshakes in the 4 dimensions." Yuto said as he took a sip of his own.

"You think Xyz is the best at everything, period." Yuya smirked.

"No offense." Yuto gave a lighthearted shrug. "But we are." Yuya playfully rolled his eyes, but took another sip. Aside from the missing cards, things in the dimensions have been quite peaceful. Peace treaties have been drawn up between all the dimensions and all have been signed without any incidents. The Synchro Dimension was establishing a stable government and the Fusion and Xyz Dimensions were slowly returning to normal. Now the Dimensional War just seem like a far off memory. A nightmarish world that will never happen again.

"Yuya, are you okay?" Yuto's voice again brought Yuya back to the living world. "You've kind been spacing out on me lately."

"O-oh! I'm sorry! I don't mean too-!"

"It's fine. These past months have been pretty hectic, hasn't it?" Yuto said, leaning back a little in his chair. Instead of sitting inside the shop, they decided to sit outside where there was more fresh air and sun. "But a 'good' kind of hectic." Yuya nods in agreement.

"Yuto! Yuya!" The two counterparts looked up at the call of their names to see Shay and Lulu walking towards them. Lulu was the one who had been calling, waving at them brightly.

"Hey guys." Yuya greeted causally with a smile.

"I'm very disappointed in you both." Lulu said, when the siblings got closer. Lulu's smile had disappear and she now had her hands on her hips, staring down at them like a mother would stare down a misbehaving child.

"Huh? What are you talking about, Lulu?" Yuto asked, raising an eyebrow. The dark stare was quickly replaced with another smile.

"Come on, Yuto! You know you shouldn't wear baggy clothes to a date!" At first, Yuya didn't understand what Lulu was talking about until he spotted his milkshake. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks.

"L-Lulu, no! It isn't like that!" Yuya quickly protested, flustered. "Me and Yuto were just hanging out!"

"And I wanted to show Yuya and the others this place for ages now." Yuto said calmly, waving at the shop behind him. "Yuya just happen to be the only one who had free time at the moment." Unlike Yuya, Yuto was fairly calm, hardly a hint of red on his face. Yuya doesn't know how Yuto could still keep a level head in this type of situation. Isn't he just a bit embarrassed? This wouldn't be the first time Lulu has claimed them to be more than friends.

"Uh-huh. Sure." Lulu said in such a tone that made it obvious she didn't believe them. "That's what you said about your movie date too."

"It's not my fault everyone, except Yuto, decided to bail at the last second!" Yuya cried, throwing his hands into the air.

"Exactly. It wasn't on purpose. We're just friends. Tell her, Shay." Yuto nods. Shay holds his hands up.

"Hey, don't get me in the middle of this. This is between you three." Yuto lets out a somewhat annoyed sigh.

"So did you only come here to embarrass us?" Yuto asked.

"You two make it so easy." Lulu winks.

"EVERYONE, INCOMING!" Someone shouted. Shay immediately yanked his sister out of the way and Yuya and Yuto had no choice but to dive out of their seats as a red haired girl barrels into their table, knocking their milkshakes into the air. The drinks stayed in the air for a moment before flying back down and splattering all over the girl's outfit and red pigtails.

"Oh, are you alright?!" Lulu quickly asked the girl. The girl looked up at the group with a big smile, even though she was covered in chocolate.

"I'm fine! No need to worry! I've been through tougher scrapes!"

"Iris!" A new voice called. A group of kids, all about the same age as Yuya and the others, rolled up to them. All of them were wearing rollerblades on their feet.

"Iris, I told you not to go so fast!" A girl with long white hair said. "You're not able to handle that kind of speed yet!" A stoic boy with spiky, jet black hair skated over to Iris and helped the girl to her feet.

"Sorry Sky, but you knew I had to try! No harm in trying, right?"

"No harm? I don't think those milkshakes share your opinion." Another boy with violet hair and sharp green eyes pointed out. Iris looked down at her outfit and let out a nervous laugh.

"Nothing wrong with grabbing a treat while on the road." Iris then turned to Yuya and Yuto. "I do apologize. I would be more than happy to buy you both a fresh shake."

"N-no. That's okay." Yuya said with his own smile. "I'm just glad you're not hurt or anything."

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine. One time I fell off a roof and broke my wrist." Iris proudly showed off her left wrist. "Crashing into a table is child's play!"

"You're saying that like it's a good thing." The violet haired boy huffed.

"Oh don't be a stinker, Thorn." Iris said.

"We should probably go home now, Iris. Your clothes and hair are a mess." The stoic boy finally spoke.

"A little milkshake splatter never hurt anybody." Iris waved off.

"Well, yes, but your mother has already called me. Twice in fact. I told her I would have you home by 3." Iris lets out a heavy sigh.

"Fine Rai. Fine." Yuto and Yuya set the table back up as the group begins to skate away. "Again, sorry for the mess!" Iris called back to them before the group disappears.

"Well, those four were...interesting." Shay says. "You guys alright?"

"Yeah. We're fine." Yuto says, picking up their cups. "Can't say the same for our milkshakes, right Yuya?" Yuto looked up at his friend, but Yuya was still staring after where the group had disappeared down the road. "Uhh...Yuya?"

"Yuya, are you alright?" Lulu questioned, a bit concern.

"Her...her eyes...did you see her eyes?" Yuya looks back at them, troubled and confused.

"Whose eyes?" Shay asked.

"The girl...Iris...she had...two different colored eyes."

Angel: "Wow. This is MUCH longer. What happened, Pen?"

(Pen shrugs.)

Pen: "I had the AU idea for awhile. Just wasn't sure what to do with it."