"Ace! Come down! Dinner's ready!", Ace's mom called out. Ace put his deck away and headed downstairs.
"Thanks for the notice Mom.", Ace said with a smile. Ace sat down to see his brothers Shadow and Ice.
"Hey Ace? I heard your school is throwing a tournament.", Ice asked. "You dueling in it?"
Ace nodded. "Sure am. Can't wait to see what my deck can do."
"Nice. Wish things were half as lively at Crystal Prep. I don't know how much longer I can stand Principal Cinch. I got no idea why she's so determined to put your school down."
"Makes me glad I don't go there.", Ace said with a sigh of relief. Unknown to them, Ice was being watched. Lurking in the shadows. a figure was watching Ice.
"Looks like I've found a suitable puppet.", the figure said ominously. The number 96 glowed on its arm. Meanwhile, Pegasus was talking to Gold about the upcoming tournament at CHS.
"So Gold? Are you interested?", Pegasus asked. Gold nodded.
"First time I've ever heard of a tournament held at school Could be fun! My deck is ready!" Pegasus let out a chuckle.
"Not yet. It's missing something. A monster partner for you. And I have just the one. I made it for you." Pegasus pulled out a small box and opened it. "The Crimson Dragon." Gold was in awe as he took the card.
"I'll always hang onto this Dad."
"And I'll always be watching you. In fact, I'll be spectating at the tournament.", Pegasus said with a smile. All the duelists went to sleep with dreams of the tournament, and their potential victories.