It was a late night in

Paradise City and everything seemed normal every night, even after what happened a year ago. Leo Akaba intended to combine the dimensions back into one and be reunited with his daughter Ray but was stopped by his son Declan and his Lancers. He realized all the pain he caused, and he would do whatever it would take to make it up to the people he hurt through his actions.

"Anything new happening or appearing within or outside the four dimensions?" Declan asked.

"No, everything's still the same as it's been for the last two months. No changes, no abnormalities, nothing at all." Said Leo

"Well, I guess then there's no need to search anymore. Everything seems to be finally normal once again, and the four dimensions can live in peace without any fear of danger arising." Declan noted

"I guess so son, well, let's head out and meet your mother and Riley upstairs for dinner," Leo replied

"Agreed," Declan replied.

Just as they were about to turn everything off and leave the lab, the computer suddenly started to go off.

"What's going on? Did the computer pick up something?" asked Declan.

"Let's check to find out," Leo replied.

Leo pulled up the signal that the computer picked and used the radar to lock in on its location.

According to its data and coordinates, it seems the computer picked up on the location of a new and unknown dimension." Leo stated

"What?!" "But that's impossible! You concluded that the dimensions split into four separate ones. How's that even possible?" Declan asked

"I don't know, but I have a theory this dimension might've formed when the dimensions split either the first or second time," Leo responded.

"That is a possibility, so what's the plan?" Declan asked

"That's easy. I plan to travel to this unknown dimension and record and gather data to learn more about it. That way, if this dimension is aware of the other four and plans to invade, we need to be prepared by learning about their strengths and weaknesses." Leo explained

"Well, you already left me once, and I'm not letting that happen again. I'm coming with you!" Declan stated

"I'm sorry, but no, you're not, and don't try to argue with me." Leo stated, "I have more experience and knowledge when it comes to dimension and traveling, plus someone needs to have eyes watching over Paradise City just in case this newly discovered dimension decides to attack before I've gathered enough data on it. Furthermore, I feel like this can make up most for what I've done in the past." Leo explained

"Very well, if that's what you think is best, then I'll respect your decision to do this on your own, and I'll keep an eye on the city, but at least let me help you prepare for departure," Declan said.

"Of course, let your mother know about the details, and then afterward, we'll get started with the preparations needed for the trip," Leo replied.

After hearing the details her son gave, Henrietta allowed her husband to travel and depart to the new unknown dimension. After gathering their best scientists and engineers, Declan and Leo input the dimension's coordinates within the dimensional transporter and update his Duel Disk to collect data to transfer back to his lab in the Pendulum Dimension.

"Looks like everything is ready to go." Said Declan

"Yes, it is." Leo replied, "Once I arrive in the new dimension, I'll turn on the tracker, so you'll be able to know where I'm at, as well as sending you any interesting, useful data and info that I collect." Leo stated

"Thank you and promise you'll be careful and return as quickly as possible once you've gathered enough data," Declan said.

"Don't worry, I will," Leo stated, after which he went straight over to his family and hugged them one last time before entering into the Dimensional Transporter.

"Coordinates locked, energy boosters engaged, safety protocol on!" A scientist stated, "We're ready for departure!" The scientist said as Leo nodded his head, indicating that he was ready, which led the scientists to activate the transporter, which immediately enveloped Leo in bright light and disappeared.

"I hope you keep your promise, father, that you'll return to us safe and sound. Declan said in his head.

(3 days later)

A young boy with green and red hair was soundly asleep in his bed, snoring loudly that a snot bubble formed.

Suddenly, the door to his room opened and showed an older man wearing a red performer's outfit and a purple hat with gold goggles. Standing next to him was a youthful-looking woman of slender build with blonde hair.

"If he doesn't wake up soon, he's going to miss his match and lose his title to Sylvio," Yoko stated

"As always, it comes down to this. En, Core, you know what to do." Said Yusho

The dog and cat ran straight up to Yuya's bed, and after Yuya's parents gave them their commands, they suddenly bit and scratched him as hard as they could, which was enough to wake their son up finally.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Yuya screamed

"Good morning." Yuya's parents said in unison

"You guys couldn't wake me up normally?" Yuya asked

"We tried to, but you still wouldn't wake up." Yoko said, "Now get dressed and prepare your deck. You have your duel against Sylvio today, remember?" Said Yusho

After hearing those words, Yuya suddenly remembered that his rival Sylvio had won his way through the challenge circuit to duel Yuya, and if he wins, then Yuya's title belonged to him, and he couldn't afford that.

"Alright, give me five minutes to get ready, and I'll be downstairs so that we can leave," Yuya stated

"Alright, we'll be waiting," Yoko said

Yuya changed out of his pajamas and put on his regular clothes while straightening out his deck for his upcoming duel.

"You're feeling nervous today." A voice said

"Just push through, and you'll be fine." Another voice said

"Show no mercy, and the duel will end in your victory." A third voice said

"Yuto, Yugo, Yuri!" As seeing his three counterparts, "Thanks for the support, and I know that with the four of us and our mighty dragons working together, not even the likes of Sylvio can stop us!" Yuya said while his counterparts nodded in response

After chatting with his counterparts and grabbing his deck, Yuya headed downstairs to meet his parents and depart for the stadium. Usually, they would've stopped by You Show to pick up the others, but they planned to meet them there. After driving for 15 minutes, they finally arrived at the stadium and saw all Yuya's friends. In front of the entrance stood Tate, Frederick, Ally, Sora, Gong, Dennis, Shay, Crow, Skip, and his favorite person and girlfriend, Zuzu Boyle.

Like Yuya, she had three counterparts from across the dimensions: Celina, Rin, and Lulu. They had an essential role in Leo Akaba's plan during the war, to be merged back into one and revive his daughter Ray, the only one who could stop Zarc. During the final clash against Zarc, Ray had to duel Zarc through Riley, who had absorbed Zarc into himself after the duel.

Ray didn't revive after the duel, and Leo Akaba worked day and night to see if she returned. Only when Zarc, through the now female baby Riley, smiled that Ray revived as herself. Of course, she wasn't exactly alone in her body now.

"I can't believe that Yuya's going against the guy who almost beat Yugo." Said Zuzu's Synchro counterpart.

"Yes, but remember he still lost regardless even if he put Yugo in a corner," Celina replied.

"Now, let's calm down," Lulu said as she stepped in. "They're both excellent duelists, but even if Yugo beat him and Yuto, I know Yuto would take him down the second chance he got if he was revived.

For Zuzu, she was sharing a body with three other girls that she barely knew. Between Serena's aggressiveness, Rin's tough yet motherly nature, and the ever lovely and polite Ruri (which Rin and Serena jokingly refer to as her 'Mary Sue' personality), it was never a dull moment. It wasn't so bad though, she had three new girlfriends that she could always hang out with, and she now has a pseudo-brother in the form of Ruri's brother.

"Sorry to keep you guys waiting," Yuya said.

"It's alright, Yuya, we all assumed that you're sleeping in," Zuzu stated while everyone laughed in response.

"Haha, very funny." "But I'm here now, and I'm ready to win!" Yuya stated.

"Such big words, coming from a little man!" Sylvio said snarkily

"Say all you want, Sylvio, but only one of us can walk away as the winner, and it's going to be me!" Yuya responded.

"Whatever, see you inside," Sylvio said as he left.

"Man, that guy's attitude will never change." Said Gong

"You got that right." Said both Crow and Sora

"But he makes up for it with his incredible dueling skills," Dennis stated.

"I have to agree with you, Dennis. When I first met him, he was nothing but subpar, but after the Dimensional War, his skills have improved that he could be almost near our level," Shay replied

After the interaction and everyone catching up with one another, they all went inside and waited for the match to start. Little did they know Declan himself was watching them.

"Excuse me, Mr. Akaba, sir? Nakajima asked

"What is it?" "Does it have to do with my father's whereabouts?" Declan replied

"We still haven't been able to find your father's location, but your mother wanted you to come and announce the upcoming duel that's about to start soon," Nakajima stated.

Knowing that he had duties as President of the Leo Corporation, all he cared about was locating his father. Exactly on the 3rd day after Leo departed to the newly discovered dimension, the computer lost its signal and connection with him, meaning they've lost track of him, and ever since, Declan has been working hard to find him.

"I'm sorry to ignore my duties, but I'm afraid that the life of my father is more important than some duel. Inform my mother that I'm unable to take it and take my place on announcing the duel." Declan told Nakajima

After receiving his orders, Nakajima went to Henrietta and told her what Declan said, understood his decision, and went out to the balcony to give the announcements.

Yuya was sitting on the bench in the waiting room, patiently waiting for his name to be called.

"Don't tell me you're still nervous, Yuya?" Yuto asked

"Yeah, I've never seen you act like this before," Yugo stated.

"I hate to say this, but I agree with Fusion," Yuri said.

"Not Fusion!" "Yugo!" he exclaimed

"Sorry guys, I know it's weird to see me like this, but I'm both excited and frightened that Sylvio made it this far. He's shown me in our last two duels that he's not all talk, but ever since the war ended, it's like he's entirely changed, and I'm not talking about as a person, but a duelist too. And I have to be ready for anything.

"We'll just remember that we're right here for you," Yuto said while Yugo and Yuri nodded in response.

"Thanks, guys. I appreciate it," Yuya said.

"Will Yuya Sakaki, please come to the Duel Field? I repeat, will Yuya Sakaki, please come to the Duel Field," said the person on the intercom.

"Guess it's time for me to swing into action," Yuya said confidently.

Once arriving onto the dueling field, Yuya was greeted with lots of applause and cheers from the audience while he waved back in response.

"Better enjoy it while you can, cause pretty soon they'll be applauding and cheering for me," Sylvio said.

"Keep dreaming, Sylvio! In fact, that's the only place you're going to hear people doing that for you." Yuya retorted, which made Sylvio angry

"If you are done, please let me make announcements," Henrietta said while everyone looked confused, wondering where Declan was.

"Unfortunately, my son won't be attending due to something important coming up, so instead, I'll be making the announcements," said Henrietta.

"Today, we're here to witness a great duel between two strong duelists. On our left, we have Sylvio Sawatari, a fellow lancer and student at the Leo Institute who's worked very hard to get where he is today. To our right, we have Yuya Sakaki, son of Pro Duelist Yusho Sakaki, as well as another fellow lancer who's putting his title on the line in this very duel. Will he be able to hold his own in this duel and his title? Let's find out? I now welcome our commentator Mr. Nico Smiley!"

"Thank you, Mrs. Akaba." Ladies and Gentlemen, are you ready for an action-packed duel?" Nico shouted as the audience cheered in response.

"NOW THE ACTION FIELD OF THIS DUEL WILL BE…DUEL THEATER!" The announcer yelled as the empty field became a giant Opera house.

The room had a row full of seats and booths on both sides. A big crystal chandelier was hanging from the ceiling and red flowing curtains on the stage with Sylvio and Yuya standing in the center.

"Duelist locked in battle," Sylvio said, cutting right to the point.

"Kicking against the earth and dancing in the air alongside their monsters, they storm through this field!" Yuya recited the chant.

"Behold! This is the newest and greatest evolution of dueling!" Said both Yuya and Sylvio.

"ACTION-!"

"DUEL!" The Action Cards burst and scattered.

YUYA: 4000 LP VS SYLVIO: 4000 LP

"How'd you like to take the first move? I could, too, though. I'm fine either way!" asked Sylvio

"I'll be glad to take the first move, but you're going to regret letting me have it!" "I activate the Field Spell, Performapal Dramatic Theater!"

Upon placing the card, the entire arena suddenly blacked out! The members of the audience suddenly found themselves in rows of plushy chairs, like one would be in at the theater, and soon enough, a big spotlight dawned upon the center of the arena, which failed to illuminate Sylvio, but illuminated the room and revealed a stage in the center, covered by dark red curtains… With no signs of Yuya.

With a short delay, the curtains concealing the rest of the stage began to lift away, and two smaller spotlights began to dance upon the oddly unlit stage before landing on none other than Yuya himself.

He was surprisingly dressed in a red tuxedo. He gave a bow to the audience, which briefly caused the girls to swoon and starstruck.

"I officially welcome you all to the show! Especially you, Sylvio!" Upon mentioning the opponent's name, he was given his spotlight to reveal him to the audience again.

As the arena changed to that of Performapal Dramatic Theater, Sylvio smirked. "A change in scenery? Alright, Yuya, I'm impressed. But what is a stage without its actors?"

"Why, of course! That's why I'll be asking some of my castmates to come on-stage, thanks to my Spell, Pendulum Action! I discard Cards Of Compensation to set Performapal, Odd-Eyes, or Magician Pendulum monsters into my empty Pendulum Scales, but I cannot summon any monsters but Pendulums this turn.''

The card materializes, showing multiple figures, a few resembling Timegazer and Stargazer with a few Performapals behind them, rushing towards a large stage for their big show.

Yuya then declares, holding up both Pendulums he's picked from his deck and sets them in the Pendulum Zones. ''With the Scale 4 Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and the Scale 10 Performapal Ignition Eagle, I Set the Pendulum Scale!''

"Yuya places both Pendulums on his Pendulum Zones as rainbow words materialize on his Duel Disk, spelling out P-E-N-D-U-L-U-M while a dragon and bird rose in columns of colorful blue light.

"Now, since Cards Of Compensation was sent to the graveyard, I'm allowed to draw two cards!" Yuya stated as he drew his cards.

"Next, I activate Scale Down which will reduce Odd-Eyes Scale by 2 until the end of the turn!" Odd-Eyes's scale reduced from 4 to 2. Now, I'll Pendulum Summon!"

With a snap of his fingers, an arc of iridescent light opened in the sky and released his helpers onto the field. "Meet Performapal Laugh Maker (LVL 8 PS: 5/5 ATK: 2500 DEF: 2000) and Performapal Gold Fang (LVL 4 PS: 3/3 ATK: 1800 DEF: 700)!"

A human mage of sorts emerged in colorful yellow attire, complete with his big grin. Alongside him on the stage showed a golden-furred wolf with rather vicious-looking fangs that it showed off in what appeared to be its attempt at a smile. Immediately being on stage,

"Thanks to our wonderful setting, my Monsters gain 200 ATK for each differently Typed Performapal among them, with Spellcaster and Beast being our sensational duo today they gain 400 ATK!"

(Performapal Laugh Maker: 2900 ATK Performapal Gold Fang: 2200 ATK)

"With that, I end my turn… But not before a Monster of mine exits stage, at least for a while! I activate Odd-Eyes' effect on the Pendulum Scale" The dichromatic dragon's eyes became lit up as it let out a proud roar, exploding into a bright array of blue and red energy.

"At the End Phase, I can destroy Odd-Eyes in my scales to add a new Pendulum Monster with 1500 or less Attack to my hand, and my choice is Performapal Smile Maker (LVL 4 PS: 1/1 ATK: 1500 DEF: 1000)!" "Now, let's see whatcha got!"

Sylvio drew his card for the turn, looking his hand over. "Alright, Yuya, you want to play hardball, let's play!" He grinned as his field slot on the disk opened. "I activate the Field Spell, Abyss Playhouse-Fantastic Theater! Welcome our audience!"

The lights went out completely in the arena. The only thing the crowd could hear was rumbling and rustling. As two quick claps were made, the lights came back to reveal that the stage was now cut in half. One being the ever so joyful side of the Performapal theater…the other side being the forefront of a massive building lit to the brim with lights of all kinds, the front sign lighting up with the logo of the Abyss Actors.

Sylvio revealed himself as he walked out from the building, having changed his outfit as well. He wore an old-time black and purple pinstripe tuxedo, with a cigar in his mouth (obviously a prop), white silk gloves, a walking cane, and shiny black shoes. He threw the cane into the air, catching it by the tip as it was about to land.

"Behold, beautiful crowd. For today, my darling troupe has a show most wonderful for your eyes! And I, as their generous manager, thought that their preferred playhouse would be the ideal show spot!" He pointed the cane towards Yuya the next instant. "Take notes, Sakaki! Because now, the true show can begin!"

Yuya gave him a competitive look, knowing he was anxious to one-up him. If that's so, then bring it on! We'll make this an Entertainment Duel no one will forget!"

"Gladly." "But first, what's a play without a few good lines? Not much, I'd say. Well, improvisation is a nice form of art. But here at the Playhouse, we do things a little more…scripted."

One of the lights began to turn up in brightness, another one soon following suit.

"Simply put, by showing the audience, and you, of course, one of my dear actors and one of their scripts, I can add a different script straight from my deck to my hand. I reveal Abyss Actor-Superstar and Abyss Script-Opening Ceremony to add Abyss Script-Rise of the Abyss King!"

A card slid out from Sylvio's disk. Afterward, he then grabbed the card and put it in his hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to our first actors for today's performance. With scales 2 Abyss Actor Sassy Rookie and Wild Hope, I set the Pendulum Scale.

The left window shot open with a strange slender clad doing a few flips on his way down and landing perfectly on both feet and hands, or claws stretched into the air.

The right window shot open as a cowboy-looking figure came into view. It sat in the window for a few moments, then jumped down, once again landing flawlessly on the feet.

Yuya was confused. Surely Sylvio knew that with two Scale 2's, he couldn't Pendulum Summon but knew something was fishy. "I'm afraid with those Scales, you won't be Pendulum Summoning anything. So, what's your game plan?"

Sylvio tipped his hat forward and gave Yuya a wicked grin. "Who says I won't be pendulum summoning?" He asked, pointing his cane to Wild Hope. "Wild Hope might be a lonely gunman of the wildest of the west. But he isn't afraid to assist! Because he's able to lift Rookie's scale from a mere two to a whopping nine!"

Wild Hope looked at Rookie before tossing him a spare hat from his belt. As Rookie fumbled to catch it, nearly tripping over his feet, he finally managed to put it on, having a happy look on his face and flexing his…well… muscles. (SCALE: 2-9).

"With this, I can summon Level 3 to 8 monsters simultaneously!" He pointed up at the air, "Entertainers of the underworld! Take the stage upon the grand light inside the abyss! Pendulum Summon!" Purple lightning appeared from the portal before two lights emerged from them and morphed into monsters. "Appear the mysterious star that steps into the cast and mesmerizes the audience! Come forth, Abyss Actor-Superstar (ATK: 2500, DEF: 1800, LV: 7, PS: 3)!" A tall, thin man with swirly pink hair also materialized while wearing a black suit. Big Star took a bow as it floated next to Sylvio.

"He brought his ace," said Yuya. "Yeah, and I bet he's going to use Superstar's effect to get another Abyss Script," Yugo added.

"I'll follow that move up by activating the spell, Abyss Script-Rise of the Abyss King!" The magic card flipped face-up as Big Star read the script book and flipped through the pages while shocking Yuya and Yugo at the same time.

"For every "Abyss Actor" I control in Attack Position, I can target and destroy that many face-up cards on the field! Scatter from the field!" The card released a purple blast of energy that connected and destroyed Performapal Laugh Maker.

"Not only did you lose your strongest monster, but now your Gold Fang loses 200 ATK since you control one less monster type!"

(ATK: 2200-2000)

"Alright then! Sorry pooch, but the stage is for actors now!" He pointed forward with the cane and smirked. "Superstar, attack Gold Fang with Spectacular Star Shower!"

Superstar reached inside one of its sleeves, pulling from seemingly nowhere a strange black cube. Tossing it into the air and snapping his fingers, Superstar made the cube release what seemed to be a blizzard of falling stars, heading straight for Gold Fang.

Yuya jumped on Gold Fang to look for an Action Card and ended up noticing one on the ground and picking it up.

"I activate the Action Card Evasion, which will negate your Star's attack!"

"Sorry, not going to happen!" Sylvio stated as he ran and picked up an Action Card that was stuck to the wall.

"I activate the Action Spell Surprise!" "This card lets me target a monster I control who had its attack negated and allow it to attack again, and not only that, but it also deals you double the damage!"

"Oh no!" Yuya gasped as Superstar blasted Gold Fang, destroying it.

Yuya LP: 4000-3000

"Looks like Mr. Sakaki is the first to take a hit!" Nico announced

"Oh no, Yuya's getting pounded out there,'' Ally said. You can say that again. My goosepickles have goosebumps, said Frederick.

"Relax, guys, Yuya's gotten out of situations tougher than this, and I know he's not going to let one little attack phase him," Tate stated.

"Tate's right. We have to believe in Yuya and make sure we don't let fear get the best of us," Zuzu added.

"If that's the best you got, might as well hand over your title now and save you some embarrassment, said Sylvio."

"Think again, Sylvio!" "As long as I got life points, I'm still in this duel!

"Suit yourself. I set two cards face-down and end my turn!" Two face-down cards materialize in front of Sylvio.

"Even though the duel just started, Sawatari is already mopping the floor with Sakaki! Said an LDS engineer.

That may be true, but this duel still got a long way to go." said another engineer.

Hey slackers, quit watching the duel and get over here and help us try to look for the boss's father!" A fellow LDS scientist exclaimed.

While getting out of their chairs and heading over to the other side of the lab, the dimensional transporter suddenly turned on.

"Uh, did you guys happen to turn on the transporter accidentally?" One of the scientists asked.

No, it must be malfunctioning. Let's shut it off, so we can check it." Before they turned off the machine, sudden beams of energy hit and connected with the scientists knocking them unconscious, and a strange group of men was out of the transporter.

"Now, we don't have to worry about them warning anybody, which means we can continue with our mission with no interference. So let us apprehend our targets, the mysterious figure said.

"My turn, I draw! Yuya declared.

"I activate the Trap Card Abyss Actors Backstage! If I have two Abyss Actor Cards in my Pendulum Zones, I can add 2 Abyss Actor Pendulum Monsters with different names to my Extra Deck face-up from my Deck! The two I choose are Abyss Actor-Evil Heel and Abyss Actor-Leading Lady!" Sawatari explained as he took two cards from his Deck and placed them into his Extra Deck compartment.

"With more Pendulum Monsters in his Extra deck, the more monsters he can summon to increase his forces," Gong stated.

"Not only that Gong, but it means that Sylvio will also be able to pull off more combo moves like he just did," Skip added.

"While that may be true, Skip, my friend, I know that, like me, Yuya can find a way through any tough situation that he encounters," Yusho replied.

"Not only did increase the amount of Pendulum's in his Extra deck, but the fact that he didn't use Superstar's effect makes me wonder what he's got up his sleeve, but it won't affect me." "First, I'll be resetting my Pendulum Scale with Scale 1 Performapal Smile Maker!"

A woman clad in the same clothing style as Laugh Maker, though hers had a dominating dark orange on it, laced with pale lavenders and baby blues. Her long green hair cascaded down her back from under the somewhat tacky hat she wore, and just like her sibling, Smile Maker wore a giant grin as she rose in the lights of the Pendulum Zone.

With my Scales reset, I can summon monsters levels between 2 and 9 simultaneously! Swing Far Pendulum, Carve the arc of Victory, My monsters are ready to Swing into Action!"

Yet again, the bright arc of light appeared in the sky, unleashing four bolts of colorful energy that changed into Monsters once hitting the field.

"First off are two returning Monsters, Laugh Maker and Gold Fang!" The two quickly took their place on the field, with Laugh Maker's giant grin and Gold Fang's hunched position as if ready to pounce.

"Next, a new Performapal from the hand, Performapal Dropgallop!" What came out is some kind of bipedal horse, with pinkish skin, flinging a bunch of candy at the other Performapals.

"Last but certainly not least! The heroic dragon with dichromatic eyes, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Odd-Eyes made its descent with a prideful roar, glaring down the opposition with fierce eyes.

"Thanks to the effect of my Dramatic Theater, all of my Monsters are now gaining 600 Attack due to me controlling three different Monster Types! Odd-Eyes and the Performapals glowed a golden aura alongside him as their Attack rose.

(Odd-Eyes: 3100 ATK, 2000 DEF, ATK Position)

(Laugh Maker: 3100 ATK, 2000 DEF, ATK Position)

(Gold Fang: 2400 ATK, 700 DEF, ATK Position)

(Dropgallop: 1400 ATK, 1200 DEF, DEF Position)

"Next, I activate Gold Fang's effect, which gives all my Performapal Monsters a small 200 Attack boo-, but just then, a swirl of purplish energy surrounded Gold Fang, and it had a confused expression on its face.

"Sorry, but your Gold Fang won't be boosting any monster's points because I'm activating Fantastic Theater's other effect!"

"Since I control an Abyss Actor Monster that was Pendulum Summoned, once per turn, I can change your monster's effect, so he'll instead be destroying my face-down card!"

As soon as Sylvio said it, Gold Fang leaped forth without hesitation and slashed down on the face-down, revealing it to be Opening Ceremony.

"Now, why would Sylvio use an effect that lets us destroy one of his cards?" asked Yuto.

"My best guess is that it might have some hidden effect that might benefit him," Yuri replied.

"I bet you're all wondering what the point of doing that was. Well, you see, when Opening Ceremony is destroyed while face-down, and I have an Abyss Actor Pendulum Monster face-up in my Extra Deck, then I'm allowed to draw until I have 5 cards!"

"What?!" Yuya said in shock.

"So that's why he didn't use Superstar's effect, cause knew he would draw one less card if he did," Yugo stated.

"Well, you're not the only one who can draw cards! Due to Dropgallop's effect, I get to draw a card for every Performapal Pendulum Summoned alongside it!" Yuya drew the top three cards of his deck, looking down at them with mild satisfaction. "Now, let's battle!"

Suddenly, the spotlights from the Performapal Theater were on only two Monsters; Superstar and Odd-Eyes. "I'm afraid it is curtains for the lead of your show, Sylvio! Odd-Eyes hit him with Spiral Flame Strike!" The hefty dragon jumped into the air and launched an inferno of purplish-red flames into the Abyss Actor.

"What's more, Odd-Eyes inflicts doubled battle damage! Reaction Force!" The intensity of the flames grew even more as the dual-colored eyes of his dragon briefly sparked, and the gems on its horns began to glow brightly.

"I'm afraid it's not going to be that easy, Yuya, pal," Sylvio said as he pointed upward, a third light suddenly pointing towards Sassy Rookie.

"I activate Sassy Rookie's Pendulum ability! If an Abyss Actor I control would be destroyed, I can suspend him from the pendulum Zone, and he will sacrifice himself!"

Sassy Rookie bowed his head to Superstar as he jumped down, taking the brunt of most of the flames. "But it doesn't end there. He now has two more effects to show off! The first one lets me Special Summon an actor to replace him on the stage! In this case, another Wild Hope (ATK: 1600, DEF: 1200, LV: 4, PS: 2)!" An identical twin to the cowboy actor appeared next to Superstar, crouching in defense.

"Don't think it over yet, Yuya! Because when Rookie goes six feet under from the Pendulum Zone, he takes a low-level guy of yours with him! Say so long to your mangy mutt!" In his last efforts, Sassy Rookie tossed another of the star boxes right in the direction of Gold Fang, removing him from the field.

"But, you'll still take the damage!" While his Superstar was unscathed by the blast, the flames poured over Sylvio himself.

Sylvio LP: 4000-2800

"Laugh Maker, attack Superstar! Laughing Spark!" He swiftly rose into the air, and brandishing his staff, released a blast of blue lightning-fast energy towards the helpless Actor while Sylvio ran looking for an Action Card.

"Not happening," Sylvio said as he found and picked up an Action Card. "I activate Battle Change which lets me select your attack target, so Laugh Maker's attack gets redirected towards Wild Hope!" Sylvio stated as Laugh's Maker attack instead destroyed Wild Hope.

"When Wild Hope bites the dust, I get an Abyss Actor straight from my deck to my hand. And the one for the honors…." A single card slid out of his deck as he showed it to Yuya. "Abyss Actor-Funky Comedian!"

"I set two cards face-down and end my turn!" Yuya stated.

"I'm surprised you could still pull off a few moves even after being a little shaken by my strategy, but knowing you, I shouldn't expect less."

"Wow, Sylvio, it's weird hearing you give out compliments."

"Well, that's not the only thing I'm good at. I'm good at making really great moves, and I think about time to show you some new ones!"

"Sorry, but I'm afraid that this duel has to be cut short!" A mysterious voice said as a dark wave of energy blasted away Yuya and Sylvio's monsters.

"What's going on here?" Both Yuya and Sylvio asked.

"What's happening is that we're here to locate and capture two specific and special targets, and one of them happens to be Yuya Sakaki."