Hey! ghost83 here, and it's time to continue off from where tigerkim1027 left off! You really need to read his part of the story in order to have this one make sense.

"Tachyon Warrior, attack Gong directly! Tachyon Spiral of Destruction!" Gong closed his eyes before snapping them open and declaring, "By discarding Swift Scarecrow from my hand, the battle phase ends!" "What?!" The attack faded as Shadow gritted. Shadow noted in his head, "I didn't expect that. Then again, it IS a Earth Machine-type... Just got to make sure that past me doesn't get out." Shadow concluded, "Turn End." Gong shouted, "My turn!"

Turn 4

Shadow: 4000
Hand: 0

Gong: 4000
Hand: 5

"I summon Superheavy Samurai Tama-C!"

Superheavy Samurai Tama-C
Level: 2
Attribute: Earth
Type: Machine/Tuner/Effect
ATK: 100

Shadow commented, "From the way of how things look, I say you're about to pull something." Gong explained, "This card of mine can use one your monsters as synchro material by sending it to the graveyard with Tama-C!" "Huh?!" "I tune your level 8 Tachyon Warrior with my level 2 Tama-C! Raging deity, in unison with the roar of a thousand blades, come forth in a spiraling sandstorm! Synchro Summon! Now come before us, Level 10! Superheavy Kojin Susano-O!"

Superheavy Kojin Susano-O
Level: 10
Attribute: Earth
Type: Machine/Synchro/Effect
DEF: 3800

"But just wait! Because by the effect of Superheavy Samurai Soulpiercer, Superheavy Samurai Soulclaw, and Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns, they all equip to Susano-O, allowing it to have a boost in DEF by 500, attack twice, and inflict piercing damage, along with not being able to be destroyed by battle!" "What?!"

Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo
DEF: 3800 = 4300

Shadow realized the situation and stammered, "B-but with that DEF, and the face that you summoned it in DEF mode, then...!" Gong nodded and confirmed, "It can attack in defense position! Battle! Susanowo, attack ARK Warrior!" The sword deity rushed at the monster as Shadow raced to find an action card. However, he got hit as his monster exploded.

Shadow: 4000 = 700

He continued on, managed to grab one as Gong declared, "Susanowo, attack Starlight Archer end this duel!" The deity smashed into the archer and caused an explosion. However, Shadow appeared fine, but panting. He explained, "Action Trap, Flawed Miracle Escape Hurricane. Though this card negates the damage, prevents the destruction, and ends the battle phase, but all cards I control are shuffled into the deck. Sorry, emperors, but you guys are dismissed." All of his monsters vanished as the announcer commented, "Though still in this duel, Shadow had to give up all of the cards he currently controls to stay in the game!"

Shadow thought as Gong ended his turn, "Since Benkei is in the grave, Gong can revive it. Not to mention that my ace, Tachyon Warrior is in my graveyard while ARK Warrior is in my extra deck..."

From the stands, Selena muttered with a hint of concern, "Shadow... don't lose..." She then thought to herself, "Why.. am I acting this way? And why do I want to help him?" A voice reassured, "Don't worry about my Shadow, boyfriend stealer." Selena turned to see Lucina watching the duel with interest. "Why?" "Because he had worst. However, you should really worry when he busts out his two card combo." "What happens?" "He becomes nearly invincible, along with becoming another person." After a moment of silence, Selena asked, "Why are you telling me this?" "Because even though your my opponent during the next match, one of us may also be Shadow's opponent the round after."

Shadow shouted, "My turn, draw!"

Turn 5

Shadow: 700
Hand: 1

Gong: 4000
Hand: 1

He looked at his newly draw card and his eyes widened. He then muttered something under his breath before shouting, "I activate N.A. Greed! By removing from play 2 N.A. monsters from my hand, face-up extra deck, and/or graveyard, then draw cards for every 2 levels their total is. I dismiss ARK Warrior and Tachyon Warrior. Their total is 14, so I draw 7 cards!" The two monsters appeared briefly before vanishing as he drew his cards, while the others looked in shock. Even Yuya looked up at him.

Cain muttered as Shadow's eyes began to slightly change colors, "Here we go, again..." Scott grinned evilly as he spoke, "Finally..." Selena asked to a worried Lucina, "What's going on with him?" Lucina explained as she noticed his change in tone, "He just banished his ace, his signature card. He doesn't do that unless his dueling style is about to change."

At Shadow's apartment, his mom was cleaning the dishes when, all of a sudden, a book fell open. She looked and saw a picture of him before they moved.

She looked out the window and muttered worryingly, "Shadow Kaze, please control yourself."

The book landed on a page with the picture of a brown haired boy with blue eyes, wearing a Logic Duel School student uniform. He had a sincere smile on him, his arm around Lucina.

Shadow continued, "I now activate Pot of the N.A., returning the three remaining face-up pendulum N.A. monsters in my extra deck to my deck and allowing to draw 2 cards after. However, I can only pendulum summon N.A. monsters the turn this effect is used." The eight cards in his hands began to reduce as he started, "First I activate this spell that returns to the top of my deck, face-up. Next, with the scale 3 N.A. 32: Shark Drake and the scale 5 N.A. 39: Hope Warrior, I set the pendulum scale!" The two monsters floated up before stopping in midair.

"Before you mock this scale, I use Hope Warrior's pendulum effect, making it's scale become 10. Now I'm capable of summoning monsters with the levels of 4 to 9! So now, Swing, Pendulum of Potential! Bring forth creatures hidden away in the cracks of time and space! PENDULUM SUMMON! Come forth my allies!" Three beams of light shot out.

"From my hand! N.A. 65: Djinn Buster, N.A. 105: Rebel Boxer, and N.A. 17: Leviathan Warrior!"

N.A. 65: Djinn Buster
Level: 4
Attribute: Dark
Type: Fiend/Pendulum/Effect
ATK: 1300

N.A. 105: Rebel Boxer
Level: 6
Attribute: Fire
Type: Warrior/Pendulum/Effect
ATK: 2500

N.A. 17: Leviathan Warrior
Level: 4
Attribute: Water
Type: Dragon/Pendulum/Effect
ATK: 2000

"Before I do anything, I need to look for my favorite Action Card." He ran towards his monster and declares, "Let's go, Sky Pegasus!" He hopped on as they raced towards a tree that was leaning over a fissure. He grabbed the card and spoke, "Action Magic, Setting Change! This card will change the battle field to my liking!" The announcer blurted, "Impossible! The only duelist that used that card went missing years ago! And that one duelist was...!" Shadow interrupted, "Action Field, Change! Prison Tower of Darktown!" The dark skyscrapers erupted from the field, making the swords scatter into a newly formed river.

Shingo commented in surprise, "That field and this setting... That person is...!" Lucina explained to a scared Selena, "He's... Jack the Ripper. A legend among duelist, for the combo he prepares and uses."

Shadow shouted, "Now without any further or do, let's get this party started! I activate the effect of my monster from my hand! I tribute my three monsters in order to special summon my old ace! I apologize, Gong, but it's time for me to buck wild!" The sky darkened and the monsters vanished as Shadow chanted, "Let the sky darken and rain pour! Appear, my past ace! Destiny Hero - Plasma!"

The sky poured heavily as lightning flashed while the monster took form, his yellow eyes glowing before his wings spread in a terrifying manner.

Destiny Hero - Plasma
Level: 8
Attribute: Dark
Type: Warrior/Effect
ATK: 1900

The announcer shouted, "There's no doubt! That right there is Jackson Babylon, also known as Jack the Ripper!" The crowd burst into murmurs as Lucina was filled with a painful memory.

It was a normal day in the United Kingdom. Lucina and Jackson attend the same school and became fast friends. However, something happened, causing him to be different. Eventually, he called and asked if they could meet up at their meeting place, to which she agreed.

Lucina met up with Jackson at their usual spot. She walked up to him and greeted, "Jack." He greeted back, "Puppeteer." She asked, "So what is it that you want to talk with me about?" He sighed and remained silent before explaining, "I'm moving. Me and my mom want to get away from my dad. We're moving out of state..." Her eyes widened before asking, "W-will I ever see you again?" He snapped, "I don't plan to see you, ever again!" She stood shocked at his words as it started to rain, hard.

He stood up as he continued, "Aside from my mom, I plan not to keep in contact with anyone that will remind me of my past!" She was stunned, trying to remember the difference between rain and tears. He growled and declared before walking away, "We're done. Besides, my name is now Shadow Kaze."

When she regained her senses, she was even sadder.

The water on her face was warm.

Shadow then declared darkly as Plasma stood behind him, "I activate Plasma's effect. I get to target 1 monster you control, and equip it towards Plasma. I'll take your Susanowo now, thank you very much." Gong looked in horror as his monster was absorbed into Plasma, along with numerous mysterious white orbs. Shadow continued, "Now, Plasma will gain ATK equal to half of it's original."

Destiny Hero - Plasma
ATK: 1900 = 3100

At that moment, Selena was filled with a hazy memory.

Selena was walking around, before a voice shouted, "I shall now use the Destiny Hero - Dogma that's on my field as fusion material for this monster!"

An explosion occurred, causing her to run over and see three Obelisk Blues lay on the ground, each having an Ancient Gear Soldier that was dismantled.

A person stood in the shade, his face being obscured, only his crimson red eyes boringly staring at her. However, he wore a royal black shirt, a symbol of a soldier that shouldn't be around, or even be dueled, for that matter.

So all she did was turn and run.

Shadow declared, "Battle. Destiny Hero - Plasma, attack Gong directly! Bloody Fears!" The monster's wings opened before it pelted Gong with numerous red bullets.

Gong: 4000 = 900

Shadow concluded as Plasma grabbed him and flew off, "Turn End." Gong struggled but shouted, "My turn, draw!" He drew his card, generating a strong gust of wind.

Turn 6

Shadow: 700
Hand: 0

Gong: 900
Hand: 2

"I summon Superheavy Samurai Magnet!"

Superheavy Samurai Magnet
Level: 4
Attribute: Earth
Type: Machine/Effect
ATK: 900

Shadow interrupted, "If you're planning to stall, it's too late. On my last turn, I played a card known as D Force, which makes me unable to draw during the draw phase while it's face-up on top of my deck. However, it links up with Plasma by making it unaffected by spell and traps, while also making all of your monsters lose their effects." Gong asked in shock, "What?!" The newly summoned monster twitched as it became monochrome.

Shadow noted, "I thought it was bizarre how I managed to bring out all of the over one hundreds out. They usually appear when they want to give me support before something occurs. I also remember why Scott Lorenzo sounds so familiar to me..." He stared at the said person as he explained, "While I was still around, he was nicknamed The Ferryman for his results of the opponent's he dueled and defeated. I look forward to your defeat. But enough chit-chat." He flew off with Plasma to the top of the highest building on the field and asked, "So, shall we find out who will win, Gong? The Target, or the Sniper?" Gong realized what was going to occur as he muttered, "Turn, end..."

Shadow spoke as he didn't even raise his duel disk, "My turn..."

Turn 7

Shadow: 700
Hand: 0

Gong: 900
Hand: 2

Shadow stated, "Due to the effect of D Force, I cannot draw during my draw phase. Battle." He raised his arms and put them into a gesture that looked like he was going to shoot something. "Plasma attacks Bullet." He then closed one eye and shouted, "Bloody Fears!" This time, a single bullet shot out of the wing, but it caused the monster to explode.

Gong: 900 = 0

Shadow Wins.

Shadow spoke as he walked away, "Sorry, but I needed to let my past vent."

As he walked away, Scott's hold on Astro, Lucina, and Elbert was broken, making them realize what they have done as they stared at the legend himself.

Scoot grinned as he walked away from the stadium, happy that he got what he wanted to see: the legend that he would duel. However, as he walked, a person followed him.

Scott turned around and saw someone familiar. The person was a boy that wore a royal black suit, with crimson red eyes that were filled with boredom and mischief. However, the way his body acted indicated he wasn't Shadow.

The stranger readied his duel disk which turned into a purple sword. With no other way out of it, he readied his own and shouted, "DUEL!"

Turn 1

Scott: 4000
Hand: 5

Omega: 4000
Hand: 5

Scott read the name hesitantly, "Omega?"

Any idea of who will win the duel?