//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 Part 2: GAME ON! // Story: Yugioh GXF: Generation NEX Friends // by Shy_Guy_Animat0r //------------------------------// ▶PREVIOUSLY ON YU-GI-OH! GXF◀ “So Yubel…Where do you think we are now?” “It seems like we’ve been sent to a world similar to ours and that of the Shadow Realm,” “Did you girls hear about the Ax Maniac? Word has it, he struck again and the police still haven’t caught him yet," “There’s no mistake. That Ax Maniac in the photo is a Battle Ox,” “I never saw a card like this before here, but it looks pretty amazing,” “Hey, names Yuki…Judai Yuki,” “I don’t think he is a dangerous guy,” "Tell that to everyone we've meet that ended up turning into one," “This isn’t some coincidence guys…I think we were sent here on purpose,” As Judai exited the animal shelter the sky began pouring down above him. The rain here felt the same as he was back home, just that he wasn't. Sunset ran out to meet Judai who was about to cross the street all soaked. Catching up to him she tapped his shoulders as she held an umbrella above his head and hers as well. "Didn't think it would rain soon. Here, we can use this," Sunset alleged. As she and Judai stood next to the crosswalk Judai held out his hand to feel the rain. Clenching his fist he looked down at his hand, remembering all the good times when he was back home. Sunset decided to remain silent, seeing as how things were already awkward. "It's funny...This is the fourth time I've been sent to a different world. Usually, it all ends up with me saving someone or something in between," Judai stated. Sunset chuckled, being all too familiar with what Judai was talking about. "Oh, believe me...I know how that feels like. I had a suspicion...well, the girls and I suspected you were from another world. To be honest, we are not that surprised as most would be," Sunset alleged. "That obvious huh?" Judai asked looking down directly at Sunset smiling. He was about two inches taller than her but was about the same age. "Too obvious...Still, at least you tried," She started smiling. They continued to stand to face the street, watching cars drive by in the rain. The sounds of water splashing and gushing under the tiers as the rain was a cooling and nice settling ambiance. "Has there been any casualties...With the Ax Maniac?" Judai asked. Sunset shook her head, relieved that there were none reported. "Nope; all the evidence point to him just destroying stuff then leaving the scene...Like its searching for something," Sunset stated. Judai pondered for a moment to process the information. Knowing that the Ax Maniac is a Battle Ox from his world he knew there was a missing link. How did a Battle OX get here, if Duel Monsters do not exist, why does Judai still have his Duel Disk, his deck and why does Sunset have a Celtic Guardian card? As Judai was spacing out Sunset looked at Judai's bag and his body. He was slim, very tall, well built apparently. His hair was very cool and his gaze gave her chills. Judai noticed Sunset staring at her and snapped back to reality. "Sorry, I was...Just deep in thought for a moment," Judai stated. Sunset shook her head. "No, don't be...If anything I should apologize to you. My friends were being protective that's all. Sorry if they showed any hostility to you," Sunset alleged. "No worries. Your friends remind me of mine back home. Sho, Hayato, Asuka, Jun, Daichi; they all worried about me during difficult times," Judai stated. "They sound pretty cool," Sunset said. Judai nodded. "Even after what I put them through; they still stood by me through the long run. I needed to make it up to them, for all the times I put them in danger," Judai alleged looking up at the grey sky. Sunset's head dropped down and smiled. "Heh, I know the feeling all too well. I've done so many things in the past too. It took some time to gather most of the people's trust back after what happened. Twilight and I both know what that feels like," Sunset stated smiling at Judai resting a hand on his shoulder. Just as things were about to settle down for once a huge explosion was made in the heart of the city. People screaming and running the other direction, cars pulling out and smashing into other vehicles in the streets as the massive wave of panicked faces rushed the water-filled streets. The other girls came out after hearing the explosions and saw that many of the townspeople were running away. Bumping, pushing and shoving different strangers they made it to where Sunset and Judai were standing. "Okay, would someone explain what the actual heck just happened!?" Rainbow Dash exclaimed as she was trying to move through a huge crowd. Judai's eyes narrowed, his posture changed as he began running towards the danger and the fire that was blazing in the middle of the rain. "JUDAI WAIT! WHERE ARE YOU GOING!?" Sunset shouted out loud from the screaming crowd. "Don't worry Sunset! This is my fight; stay out of this!" Judai exclaimed as he dug in his bag and drew out his duel disk, arming his deck inside the slot and activating the startup sequences. As Judai ran through the insanely crowded street; jumping over cars and hopping on top of pole and rooftops the girls were a bit shocked and amazed at Judai's athletic skills; especially Rainbow Dash. Sunset shook her head and ran after Judai. "Sunset, where are you going?" Twilight asked. Sunset stopped and turned to her friends. "Judai needs help. Besides, this is our world too. If anyone should save it; it is us" Sunset alleged. The others stood silently before nodding in agreement. This was their home and it was in danger yet again. readying their geodes they ran alongside Sunset; following Judai. As the girls followed Judai to the scene of the incident they saw cars tipped on their backs, buildings were blown up, streets littered with trash and fire. As the girls slowly walked by the next thing they noticed was a forklift being thrown their way like a football. "Head's up darlings!" Rarity shouted as she manifested her diamond shield around them. As the forklift collided and exploded against the magic barrier the girls saw Judai dodging and jumping away from some huge centaur creature. The creature was twelve feet tall, muscles built like iron, and in its possession was an ax. Sunset took a minute to study the figures footmarks as it left hoof prints in the sidewalk. The same prints that the alleged Ax Maniac would leave behind. "WHAT.THE.HECK.IS.THAT!?!?" Twilight shouted as the Battle Ox roared its bellowing cry and threw two more cars at Judai who managed to dodge them and bring out his duel disk. Drawing a card he then stepped on top of a car hood declaring his next move. "Nice try Battle Ox. But you gotta be faster than that! Go, Elemental HERO Neos!" Announcing his card and placing it on the duel disk, Neos, the card Judai had shown the girls, manifested in front of Judai charging at Battle Ox. As Neos swung his fist into Battle Ox's stomach, Judai looked and saw Sunset and the rest of the girls running towards him. "Judai, what the heck is going on?!" Twilight shouted. The Battle Ox noticed the girls and threw a forklift at them in a furious rage. Rarity jumping in used her shield to block the blow but following the collision she fell back from the recoil and slammed her head onto a car, knocking her out. Sunset ran up to Rarity checking to see if she was okay. The Battle Ox road a mighty battle cry as it threw another car heading right towards the girls again. Judai drew a card and saw who he had next. "Oh no; Go get them out of the way; Elemental HERO Avian!" Summoning the winged hero Avian he swooped down and grabbed the girls speeding away from the crash. As Avian stepped in and nodded at the girls he flew back to Judai's position. As the Battle Ox charged at Judai and the others Judai smirked and threw up his next card. "Not so fast big guy! I Activate the Trap Card, Mirror Force! You know how this works buddy. If a face-up monster attacks me then you're sent straight to the Graveyard!" The Battle Ox's blow was soon reflected and blown back at him, sending the huge behemoth flying into the air and bursting into tiny pieces as he was soon defeated. As Judai stood up and wiped the sweat from his brow he turned to Sunset and the others who were checking on Rarity. "Oh dear; is she gonna be alright!?" Twilight exclaimed. Judai walked up and placed two of his index fingers against Rarity's wrist. "What do you think Professor?" Judai asked. Professor Banner manifested in front of the Judai and the girls as he studied the passed out young lady. The others flipped out as a tall, see-through man stood before them. "Whoa! Who's this!?" Rainbow Dash announced. "Relax, he's with me," Judai stated. The others were a bit hesitant; except for Twilight who was holding Rarity as Professor Banner approached her. "Is...sniff...Is she gonna be okay?" Twilight asked. Banner examined Rarity's condition as his hands moved up and down from Rarity's head to her legs. "Hmmm, she is stable and has no major or minor fractures. But...She's suffered massive head trauma and could possibly have a concussion. I need to examine her somewhere a little less...Broken," Banner stated as the city and the street was totally wrecked. "Do you girls have somewhere quiet and less conspicuous where the Professor could check her?" Judai asked. Fluttershy interjected with her arm slightly raised and in a panicked yet, well-heard voice. "U...uh....um...We could...T...try my house," Fluttershy stated. The others nodded in agreement. "Excellent. The sooner we can take care of her, the sooner we can find out how that Battle Ox came into existence," Banner stated. Sunset looked at Banner and Judai with a confused face. "What do you mean 'came into'?" Sunset asked. "That Battle Ox could not have just appeared out of nowhere on its own," Banner stated. "But...Judai had monsters that came out into our world," Twilight said. Judai shook his head and stood up, looking out into the wreckage. "I did...But I had to summon them. Duel Monsters can only exist and come into the physical world with two options. Option 1: Spirit Wolrd, and Option 2:...A Duelist," Judai added. "A...Duelist?" Apple Jack repeated. "Basically; someone like me. Someone who has a duel-disk and a duel monster deck. In other words; I'm not the only one from my world here," Judai added. "So...You mean to tell us that those duel monsters can only be summoned by someone like you?" Pinkie repeated the question. Judai nodded as he turned to face a broken down coffee shop and called out loudly as he can. "That's right. So why not come on out and face me already? You already sent your minion to do your dirty work but seeing as how I am still standing...Looks like he failed," Judai stated. As Judai continued to stare at a blank wall, a mysterious shadow like figure began forming out from the corner appearing in front of Judai and his friends. The figure's body began popping bones in place, snapping limbs together, cracking its bones to reshape itself after concealing itself for so long. The Figure was tall, had a short spikey hair with horns sticking out around the top, and wore a tight leather suit and dark shades that wrapped around its eyes. "I'm Impressed...When did you discover I was here?" The Figure asked. Judai smirked and walked towards the creature. "Since the beginning. I started to think that there was no one from my world that was here. But then hearing about a tall monster wrecking the city and streets straight out of a horror movie and cartoon; I just knew this was my type of field. Also, if you wanna conceal yourself better next time, don't leave a trail of breadcrumbs to your lurking area," Judai stated. Yubel spoke next to Judai. "Be on guard Judai...He's from the Shadow Realm so you know what that means," Yubel stated. Judai nodded. "Ya...He's a Shadow Rider," Judai alleged. The man laughs as he pointed directly to the Judai and his friends. "I won't waste any more time then my good boy. How about a duel? Winner stays, loser gets banished; FOREVER!" The man shouted. Judai smiled and brought out his duel disk, arming it as the red light beep and signaled its activation. "I like the sound of that," Judai stated. Sunset ran to Judai's side and tugged on his jacket. "Judai, are you sure its safe!? Look at him, he's near twice as big as you are and I sense this dark aura around him...Something...shivers...Like something from a nightmare," Sunset added. Judai smiled and made a thumbs up at Sunset while smiling. "Leave it to me Sunset...I won't lose, no matter what. I will win," Judai stated as he approached the tall figure who pulled out his duel disk from his left arm and gave his deck to Judai, while Judai did the same. Both dealers shuffling their decks, Judai knew he couldn't lose. He can't lose; this duel was like any other except for the big fact that this was no mere game anymore...This was a Shadow Game and Judai had to bring his A-game if he wanted to survive. After shuffling each other's decks, they took a step back and faced each other after a few yards apart. "So, are you ready to meet your fate young Judai?" Judai smiled and raised his duel disk in the air and drew five cards into his hand. "You know I'm ready...here we go!" "Let's DUEL!!"