"Ah...the world of Buddyfight. I can't believe we get to head back to such a magical, wonderful…" Hope said.

"Will you quit with the monologue? We're trying to watch something here." Rainbow said as she and a few other members were watching something on her phone.

"What are you guys watching?" Frisk asked as Pearl took a closer look.

"The...RanGa Channel?" Pearl asked as the channel name came up.

"Yeah, it's this awesome channel we watch. These kids come up with these insane games and challenges and play them." Indigo said.

"Huh. sounds pretty cool." Hope said as the channel's intro played. Then, two boys came up. One had bicolored hair which was Red and Blue with some athletic gear on and a red sweatshirt. The other was the boy's age as he had orange hair with a white t-shirt and a yellow sweatshirt tied over his back.

"Ran-Ran Ga Woo!" the two boys chanted while doing a routine of sorts.

"Today's Saturday. Which means it's time to show your our latest video!" the red and blue haired boy announced.

"If you like it, be sure to hit like and subscribe to our channel!" the other boy popped in.

"That boy, is he Gao's son?" Tsuki asked referring to the bicolor haired boy.

"Huh? Dunno. His name is Yuga Mikado and he's been dubbed the Ace of Games." Rainbow said.

"So are you just not paying attention or what? Mikado is Gao's last name." Hope said.

"Lots of people have Mikado as a last name. Doesn't necessarily mean he's related to Gao." Rainbow said.

"Let it go Hope, she's not gonna listen." Kagura said.

"I don't know… I kind of see the resemblance." David said.

"Shh. Keep it down. He just got an idea." Sunset said.

They saw Yuga get on his headphones as he picked up a stone. He then skipped it across the river as it ricocheted up some girders before hitting a soda can. The can rolled across the highway above before it tipped over right into the nearby trash can.

"Whoa, that was an amazing trick shot!" David said.

"I'll say!" Hope said.

"Kay, now it's time for our main Stunt!" the other boy said as Yuga was now on some sort of board.

"We slapped RC Turbine engines onto my old surfboard to create a hoverboard." Yuga explained. "And now, I'm gonna try and ride it!"

"I don't think that's such a good idea…" Erica mentoned.

"Okay...off we go." Yuga said as the hoverboard kicked up as it rocketed across the river before Yuga fell off as it turned against the other boy before flying high into the air and exploded with the title END appearing on the video which also ended.

"I had a feeling that would happen…." Erica said.

"I dunno. Sure the stunt failed, but look at how many views the video got." Hope said.

"Yeah, this is usually how many they get. Everyone likes the RanGa channel. But Yuga is the real star, always thinking of new games and challenges...it's the main reason he's called the Ace of Games." Rainbow said.

"Yeah. We've been big-time fans since we accidentally found the channel ages ago." Sunset said.

"And guess what, he also happens to live in Cho-Tokyo." Indigo said.

"And lemme guess… you want his autograph when you meet him, right?" Kazuichi said.

"Oh boy boy boy...how wrong you are. We're gonna see if we can get in the background of one of his next videos." Lemon said.

"Aren't you girls sensations already?" Sachiko asked.

"This isn't a fame thing. It's more like being immortalized in one of the hottest channels out there right now." Rainbow said.

"That's technically the same thing." Aya said as she was reading a magazine.

"Still, it's surprising we haven't been there in thirty years, the Multiverse works in so many strange ways." Simon said as he was polishing Crimson.

"Yeah. And Buddyfight's changed in some ways too but not by that much." Riku said.

"Changed? How?" Hope asked.

"First off, these core decks cases." Riku said. "You don't even need them to Buddyfight anymore."

"Really? So where will our decks be held, then?" David asked.

"Just a regular deck case will work. The stages are all digital now so you don't have to keep your deck in the deck case. There's also a new rule. You can draw, charge and draw on the first turn now." Tails said.

"I see. I'm kind of used to that kind of rule, having used to play Duel Monsters and all." David said.

"It's also useful if you start with a hand that you find unfavorable." Kabuki said.

"New age, new rules. That's pretty awesome. And it also means new fighters." Hope said. "For them, and us."

"Wait, what?" Gemini asked.

"Yup, I'm passing the torch. Gao's era is over, so there's really no reason for me to keep fighting at this point." Hope said.

"Hope, you sure you wanna give it up entirely?" Jexi asked.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not gonna stop playing Buddyfight. It's just not my place to Buddyfight here after 30 years." Hope said.

"Well, sorry but, I doubt passing the torch to me is a good idea." Mark interrupted. "I've never even heard of this game, much less played it."

"You don't need to worry about that, Mark." Flamberge said. "Cuz I'm gonna start playing in Hope's place!"

"Really Berge, you?" Akane asked.

"Yes, me! Seeing all those fights in the GGG Cup, I just know this is the game for me." Flamberge said. "So let's go get some cards."

"Well...funny you say that. Closest Card Shop is Castle in the shopping center, which is also where we're meeting Roxas, Xion and Namine. The whole reason we even came out this way." Jexi said.

"Talk about your coincidences. Cuz uh… I need to put a deck together but I don't even know the slightest thing about Buddyfight." Flamberge admitted.

"You wanna learn… to Buddyfight?" Hope smirked.

"Sure, we can teach ya." Sora said. "And this might be informational to some of the new guys too."

"Okay. First off is the deck, you make one of 50 cards with only up to four copies of the same card allowed in it. You also have a buddy monster, your main pal, your Ace card." Dan said. "The objective of the game is to get an opponent's life down to 0."

"And to do that, you gotta use all the monsters, spells and impacts that are from different worlds, right?" Flamberge asked.

"Yup." Hope said.

"There are over 10 playable worlds. Dragon World which as the name implies is made up of dragons entirely." Dan said.

"Then there's Star Dragon World, a world made up of dragons from the future as well as machines called dragonarms and shiny dragons called Prism Dragons." Sora said.

"Then Darkness Dragon World, a place filled with evil dragons and beings of death." Riku said.

"Then there's Magic World, a place where you fight using spells, wizards, and demons." David said.

"Now comes Danger World, here is a place with armored beasts and monsters that make the place...dangerous." Marco said.

"Next is Legend World, where you summon legendary figures, relics, and Mythological Creatures and Entities." Ace said.

"There's also Dungeon World, a place built up like an RPG where you can fight alongside adventurers or perhaps play with folktales." Onyx said.

"Then there's my favorite, Hero World! As the name implies, its packed with heroes. The list of cards you can play range from the Brave Machines, to Superheroes and Superheroines, and even Darkheroes." Hope said.

"There is also Katana World, a world filled with ninja, youkai and samurai. A place that is mostly Japanese." Sunset said.

"Finally we got Ancient World, a place where you play with powerful dragon deities that overwhelm the competition." Toma said.

"So...you new guys get all that?" Jexi asked.

"I sure did! Now I'm even more fired up about this game!" Flamberge cheered.

"Calm yourself Berge, can't let you and Franny have all the fun now can we?" Zan said.

"Wait, you're gonna start playing too, sis?" Flamberge asked.

"Of course, it'll be interesting, to say the least." Zan said.

"Hey Elize, I see you and Teepo have some interest. Do you wanna give the game a try?" Hope asked.

"Hope, we already play the game. In fact we were close to being invited to the WBC before Copernicus interfered." Elize said.

"That guy was a real jerk, no other way to put it!" Teepo said.

"Copernicus?" Mark said in confusion.

"The previous head of the Pendragon family and Leonis' father. He was willing to use underhanded tactics to get what he wanted. In the case of the WBC, he rigged the drawing so Leonis would get in, and tried to blackmail Hope into surrendering." David said.

"Pendragon?!" Saber cried. "One of MY descendants would do that?!"

"Easy, Saber. This is a different kind of Pendragon name." Hope said.

"No it's not. Leonis even told us he was descended from King Arthur." Indigo said.

"Regardless, we don't need to worry about Copernicus anymore. He's dead." David said.

"Yeah, and Leonis became free to pick his own path and not have it laid out for him." Rainbow said.

"But now its Elize's chance to battle for all to see. Isn't that right, kid?" Natsu asked.

"Yes!" Elize cheered.

The group soon entered the shopping center as they entered the shop. "Okay, where's the best cards?" Flamberge shouted.

"Quiet down, mam, or you'll be thrown out." said a figure.

"Hey, don't tell me to…" Flamberge said. "Wait...A-Akira Kurusu?"

"Well...nice seeing all of you here." he said.

"Fancy meeting you here." Omnimon said.

"If you are here of all places Akira, than that can only mean my brother was at it again, right?" Hope asked.

"You know us too well. We recently robbed the Shinto Universe of its eight greatest treasures. But before we could leave, we ran into trouble with that inspector. Jack is busy right now leading him far away so until then we're blending in here. Which is why I'm working here." Akira said.

"The Shinto Universe? Oh crap… Master Sayuri told me she has a sister that's the head of one of the tribes there." David said.

"And you even messed with Lord Shutendoji? I'd imagine that didn't work out well." Kabuki said.

"Your master is incredibly powerful and crafty. We tried to steal his wine but we ended up stealing a gourd filled with sand." Akira said.

"Yeah, the oni is a crafty bastard." Ryuji said stepping out as well.

"Hey Ryuji." Saki said.

"Yeah, I'm working here too." Ryuji said. "So's Ann."

"I'm sorry, did you say you stole treasures?" CP said, before turning to Hope. "Hope, remind me to arrest your brother later...much later."

"Cmon, give them some slack, Cap. Remember, they did help us fight Galeem and Darkhon." Hope said.

"Still, I'd imagine Master Sayuri won't be too happy when she hears about this." David said.

"*sigh* You all were planning on RETURNING those, right?" CP asked Akira. "It may be the best choice for your health, considering that whole universe will be out for your heads."

"That's the whole point. To make ourselves wanted and notorious in the universes we steal from." Akira said.

"Guys, can we not argue about this right now?" Flamberge asked. "I'm trying to get some booster packs for me and Zan here!"

"Well you're outta luck. Those kids over there took the last two in the store." Ryuji said.

"Aw, Jamblasted!" Flamberge pued looking over to the boys. "Wait a second, aren't those two…?"

"It is! That's Yuga and Ranma from RanGa Channel!" Rainbow said.

"This is our chance! Maybe our biggest yet!" Lemon said as they rushed over to Yuga and Ranma.

"Hey, hold up! Can't you see they're busy?!" Hope asked.

"Can't talk, about to be famous!" Rainbow called. "Hey, Yuga! I wanna ask if we can…!"

Just before Rainbow could finish her question, Yuga's booster pack and a card in his pocket gave off a brilliant flash.

"Agh! Who turned on the lights?!" Ryuji gawked.

Before their eyes, swords rose up from the ground before appearing before the entire shopping center was a large white dragon in gold and blue armor. "I am the deity of combat! I am Gargantua Dragon!"

"Gargantua Dragon…?" Yuga asked in awe.

"Talk about lucky! Your first pack of cards and you get a Buddy Rare?!" Ranma, Yuga's best friend and partner in the RanGa channel asked.

"Yeah, that happens sometimes." ZS said, patting the boy's shoulder in a comforting way. "We've all been there, pal."

"But it isn't fair, I've been Buddyfighting since i was six years old and I still haven't gotten mine…" Ranma said before seeing the group. "Whoa, what the?!"

"Hello~!" Mari said.

Yuga was then asking multiple questions of Gargantua Dragon before he spoke. "You ask way too many questions. First you must introduce yourself so I may know your name."

"Right. My name is Yuga Mikado. And you're Garo...gara….I'll just call you Garga." Yuga said.

"That is acceptable, yes. However, I don't answer questions. I prefer to let my actions speak for me." Garga said. "Huh? A powerful fighter spirit." he said as a police car flew into the center as a familiar face came out.

"Is that… It is! Tasuku, it's you!" David said.

"So that is why it felt so familiar. One of the brave heroes who laid down his life countless times to defend Dragon World." Garga said.

"No way...the commissioner is here?!" Ranma said.

"Well...this is a surprise. You all haven't changed a bit. And Yuga, you've seem to have grown since the last time I saw you." said Tasuku as he stood there in a cyan suit.

"You've changed though, you're a commissioner already huh? How've you been?" Ace said.

"Been doing quite well." Tasuku said.

"So...do we know him?" Yuga asked.

"I was there when you were born. In fact, I was a friendly rival of your father's." Tasuku said.

"How could I forget all the times you and Gao fought?" Hope said.

"So wait... What's the commish doing here?" Ryuji asked.

"Well…" Tasuku said taking out a deck case. "I'm here, to ask Yuga to Buddyfight me."

"Hey, Tasuku. I've got an idea. Can you partner up with me one last time?" David asked.

"Hm?" Tasuku asked. "I see. You want to fight Francisca to solidify the passing into this generation after 30 years here."

"That's the long and short of it, yes." David said.

"If that is the case, then I'd be happy to team up with you. As for Fransisca, she can team up with Yuga." Tasuku said.

"Can I ask what is going on?" Toriel asked.

"Oh, occasionally we do have one on one fights here, but there does come a time when we team up with the people here to have tag team buddy fights. It's sorta like a thing we've made famous here." Hope said.

"Huh. Any differences from the regular rules?" Issei asked.

"Not much. Normally, the match is over when the main fighters' match has finished. But during the GGG Finals, the Color God Red said that he was thinking of removing that rule." David said.

"He did. Matches can now only be won if both opponents on one side have been defeated." Tasuku said.

"I see. That makes it much more simple and fun." Hope said.

"Now...let's make our way over there." Tasuku said pointing to the fighting stage in the center of the shopping center.

"Oh, this should be good." Ryuji said.

"I ain't missing this! Front row seats, baby!" Emo said, running ahead.

"Are you two ready?" Tasuku asked.

"Yeah, I'm ready. How about you?" Yuga asked Fransisca.

"Ready as I'll ever be!" Francisca said.

"Now, to begin, just do as I do." Tasuku said bringing up a digital looking cardmat. "Place your buddy and flag cards facedown. Then, Lumenize your deck. Like this. Gather! Future dragons soaring through the galaxy! Luminize, Future Dragoner!"

"Okay, I think I get it. A Deity's Dragon Brigade descends! Luminize! Dradeity!" Yuga said.

"Been a while since I did this. In the darkest lands from the depths of the abyss, a ray of light cuts through the darkness and shines on a new future! Lumenize, Shining Will!" David said.

"Even the coldest blanket of snow...cannot smother the growth of a flower! A flower of serenity, a flower of peace! Lumenize, Cold Dungeon!" Francisca said.

"Now...we each have to raise the flag." Tasuku said. "Star Dragon World!" he said.

"Magic World!" David said.

"Dragon World!" Yuga said.

"Dungeon World!" Francisca said.

"Now we reveal our buddies. Star Dragoner, Jackknife!" Tasuku said as Jack appeared by his side.

"Retainer of the Demonic Dragon, Einst!" David said.

"Gargantua Dragon!" Yuga called as Garga appeared.

"Revolution Knight, Rebellious!" Francisca said.

"Now...since this is an instructional match, me and David have the first move. Now, the point is to bring the opponent's life down to zero. Now. Draw! Charge and draw!" Tasuku said. "I call Rainbow Vision, Shadowscare to the center. You can call as many monsters as you want as long as their total size on the field is three or less. Now...Shadowscare attacks the fighter." he said as Shadowscare struck.

10-8

"And that is the end of my move. David?" Tasuku said.

"Right. I draw!" David said. "And I'm gonna start things off by calling Magical Fighter, Seijuro Mado! Now, attack the fighter!"

10-8

"I end my turn." David said.

"Now the turn passes to you and Francisca, Yuga." Tasuku said.

"Okay, here we go! Draw, Charge and Draw!" Yuga said drawing a copy of Gargas card. "Now...I start things off by calling Gardog to the center." he said calling a black and white dog to the center. "Then call Garcat to the right." he added as a red cat appeared.

"Ha! I always land on my feet!" the cat said.

"Now, Garcat...attack Shadowscare!" Yuga said as Garcat clawed down Shadowscare as it vanished. "Now Gardog, attack, attack the fighter!"

"I cast! Earth Barrier!" Tasuku said.

10-11

"Grrr. He plays rough." Gardog growled.

"Don't worry. I've got a plan. I draw!" Francisca said. "First, I'll cast Pre-Emptive Strike! By paying one life, I can destroy a size 2 or less monster on the field."

8-7

"Next, I'll call Wandering Knight, Roy to the center, Missile Magician, Addrick to the left and Magical Beast Tamer, Kazane to the right!" Francisca said. "Now, Kazane and Addrick attack the fighter! When Addrick performs a link attack, I can deal one damage to the opponent."

10-9

"I cast Solomon's Shield!" David said.

"Impressive block, but I still have Roy out. Go, strike!" Francisca said.

9-7

"My turn is done." Francisca said.

"Not bad, you two are impressive. But…" Tasuku said drawing and then charging and drawing. "It's time I got serious. I call Shadowscare to the left and then buddy call Star Dragoner, Jackknife to the right!"

11-12

"I'm up!" Jack called as he appeared on the right.

"Why did his life points go up?" Yuga asked.

"When a fighter calls out their buddy, they gain a life point. This is called a Buddy Gift." Francisca said.

"I activate Jack's ability! I check the top three cards in my deck, and from them, I place Dragonarms, J Igniter into Jack's soul. Crossnize!" Tasuku called as J Igniter attached to Jack's arm.

"Whoa! How'd that happen?!" Ryuji asked.

"It's Crossnize, an ability unique to Star Dragon World." Hope said.

"In short, Star Dragon World cards can combine and power up." Sora said.

"Now I pay 1 life and equip J-Star Saber! Then I'll go ahead and use its ability. I pay one gauge and pick a card with Jackknife in its name and put it over Jack. Now...he becomes Golden Dragoner, Jackknife!" Tasuku said as Jack now took on a golden appearance.

"Whoa! He turned golden!" Indigo said.

"Seriously?! Thats awesome!" Ryuji gawked.

"This is my powered up form!" Jack said.

"This is the result of our bond through the years. Jack's ultimate form! Now, I activate his ability, by removing two of his soul cards, I can destroy that many monsters on my opponent's field and gain two life." Tasuku said as Garcat and Gardog vanished.

11-13

"Now the attack begins. Shadowscare." Tasuku said.

8-6

"Now I go!" Tasuku said slashing Yuga.

6-4

"Next...Jack...lay it on him!" Tasuku said as Jack rammed into Yuga.

4-1

"And Jack has the double attack ability. Sorry, but I win." Tasuku said.

"Not yet! I cast, Blue Dragon Shield!" Yuga announced. "I block the attack, and my gauge goes up by 1."

"A Spell at the last moment… that's very familiar." Tasuku said. "David, my turn is done. You're up."

"Got it. I draw! Charge and draw!" David said. "First, I'll call Dragowizard, Tempest Wing! Whenever he's called, I can send a Wizard to my drop zone to send a monster to your gauge." He said as Roy disappeared. "When Battlewizard, The Ace is discarded from my hand, I pay one life in order to draw a card."

7-6

"Then, I'll call two of Great Warlock's Disciple, Zessica." David said. "And when one of them is called with a size 3 Wizard on the field, I get to draw another card. So, that makes two. Now, Zessicas! Take out her monsters and Tempest Wing attacks the fighter!"

7-5

"Tempest Wing has Double Attack, which means he can attack again!" David said.

"I cast! Deflection! I nullify the attack." Francisca said.

"Well, guess that's it for me." David said.

"Alright, time to turn this around!" Yuga said taking out his trusty pair of headphones and putting them on.

"Hm. The young one is rising to the challenge." Garga said.

"Draw! Charge and Draw!" Yuga said doing so.

"Wait, Yuga. Before you go, I would like to gain my win here." Francisca said.

"Sure, I can wait." Yuga said.

U

"Okay. Draw! Charge and Draw! Now, first I'll equip Flash Lance, Blitz Tiger! If I equip this, I can equip Savage Lance, Eisen Tiger! Since I also have Blitz Tiger, this grants it one critical. Next, I'll Buddycall Revolution Knight, Rebellious!" Francisca said.

5-6

"And here comes the kicker. When he's called and I have two items equipped, I can destroy a size 2 or less monster on your field!" Francisca said. "And I'm eyeing one of your Zessica's." she said as the one on the right was destroyed. "To finish things up, I'll call Tactful Knight, Arron! If she's called when I have two items equipped, I get to draw a card. That card being what I was hoping for. Rolling Stone! With this card, the soul card and monster card of all monsters in the center get sent to the drop zone. And since Tempest Wing is the only one in the center…" Francisca said.

"Agh, no way!" David said.

"Japologa, but yes way!" Francisca said. "Now, come on everyone! It's time for an All-Out Attack!"

Francisca attacked with Rebellious and Arron, all dealing exactly 6 damage to David.

6-0

Game over, David! Winner, Francisca!

"Now that looked aces. Now...it's my turn." Yuga said donning his headphones. "I pay one gauge and equip...Deity Dragonsword, Garblade! Now...Buddycall...Gargantua Dragon to the right!"

1-2

"All enemies are powerless against my blade!" Garga said.

"The Most powerful Buddy. The one they call the Deity of Combat...this should be interesting." Sheer said.

"I use move and move Jack to the center!" Tasuku said.

"I saw that coming!" Yuga said slaying Jack before he returned.

"What? How did he come back?" Ann asked.

"Soulguard. He used the card in his soul to take the hit." Tails said.

"Garblade can do a double attack!" Yuga said slaying Jack again only for him to return. "Garga, go attack Jack!"

"As you wish!" Garga said charging towards Jack.

"I cast, Mars Barrier!" Tasuku called blocking Gargas attack.

"Useless! I have double attack!" Garga said launching several swords as they pierced through Jack who vanished.

"He did it!" Elize said.

"Yeah, but he's got nothing else to attack with!" Flamberge said.

"Now...it's time. Gargantua Dragon... ! Activate! Mode Change! Gargantua Dragon, Blast Mode!" Yuga said.

Garga roared as his armor turned red as his swords combined into two large broad swords in each of his hands. "Blast Mode!"

"Whoa, what the?!" Ryuji said. "That Gargantua Dragon changed too, what's going on here?!"

"Sheer, what's G-EVO? Is it some sort of ability?" Hope asked.

"Yes. An ability only Gargantua Dragon can use. It allows him to change form with any card that has Gargantua Dragon in its name." Sheer said.

"When I change into Blast Mode, I gain one critical, my attacks cannot be nullified, and the damage I deal cannot be reduced!" Garga announced.

"But how did Yuga know exactly when to do this?" Ann asked.

"Because he's the Ace of Games." Hope realized. "He has unmatched skills when it comes to gaming, so he knew exactly what to do when he saw Gargantua Dragon had the G-EVO ability. He must've had one of Gargas's cards in his hand at the beginning of the match, but did not play it until he drew the Blast Mode card, which was at this moment in time."

"Why did you just explain all that?" Asta asked.

"I have no idea." Hope said.

"Now...it's time! Garga, attack the fighter!" Yuga said as Garga struck Tasuku.

13-9

"Double attack!" Garga said attacking once more.

9-5

"Final Phase! I cast!" Yuga shouted as rising from the ground was a gigantic sword shrouded in bright blue flames.

"Is that… the Gargantua Punisher?" Toma asked.

"Now...Deity...Gargantua...PUNISHER!" Yuga shouted bringing the sword down on Tasuku.

5-0

Game over! Winner: Yuga Mikado!

"That was amazing!" Ryuji said.

"It was pretty awesome. Yuga's amazing when it comes to Buddyfight… just like him." Hope said.

"No surprise...consider he is his son after all." Jexi said.

"Thank you for the amazing match." Tasuku said shaking Yuga's hand before driving off.

"David? You okay?" Francisca asked.

David however had a tear fall down his face as he laughed.

"Huh? What's wrong with you? Why are you laughing?" Francisca asked.

"Oh, don't mind me. It's just that...nothing makes a master more proud of their pupil than when they surpass them." David said. "Looks like I still have a lot to learn about this game after all."

"I still had fun playing with you either way." Francisca said.

"Me too. And I know you're gonna do great out there." David said.

"Yeah...that was a spectacular match. Though...it feels like we forgot something." Hope said.

"You forgot us." a voice said as Hope saw Roxas behind him.

"Oh, you guys saw all of that? Sorry." David said.

"Right...the whole reason we came here." Jexi said. "Uh...we're sorry?"

"Roxas, Xion, it's so good to see you both." Kairi said.

"Sorry, we kinda messed up on meeting you." Flamberge said. "We kinda got mixed in this Buddyfight that started with Rainbow seeing her chance to get famous and…" she said before Rainbow whacked her.

"Don't you dare blame all of this on me. You were the one charging into Castle like a maniac." Rainbow said.

"Oh yeah? Then how come you were the one who…" Flamberge said before Zan shocked her.

"Oh boy…" Francisca said as she had a hand to her forehead and shook her head.

"Apologies." Zan said dragging away the fallen Flamberge.

"So...it's good to see you all again, heroes." a voice said as they saw a young blond haired girl in white.

"Namine! How ya doing these days?" Eddy asked. "Great to see ya three again!"

"Uh...not sure we've actually ever met. I would have remembered a short little elf." she said.

"... that's a new one." Double D got out as he and Ed laughed while Eddy glared at them.

"Namine." Kairi said. "I'm glad to see you're able to exist as your own person now."

"Yes...it's been amazing." Namine said.

"We've been taking her to a few different worlds to experience them, same with us. Now that she's been brought back, we decided to call Hope and keep our promise to join him." Roxas said.

"And it looks like you and Xion got new clothes, love the outfits." Lea said.

"There is no Organization XIII anymore so no reason to keep wearing the black cloaks." Xion said.

"Yeah." Lea said.

"So, we're all acquainted now? Good. Cause I'm missing out on a lot of details here." Ryuji said.

"We'll catch you and the rest of the Phantom Thieves up later." Nami said.

"For now...I'd like to hear more about this "Magic World"." Emo said, his eyes almost shining in excitement.

"Akira can tutor you on it. He's gotten used to playing it himself." Ryuji said.

"Pardon me, before we all decide to do our own things...is your home nearby, Yuga?" Garga asked.

"Yeah, it is… wait, don't tell me you're gonna be living with me?!" Yuga asked.

"Er… He's your buddy. That's kind of the point." Einst said.

"Well...guess I can show you guys the way to my house." Yuga said leading them to a small house in the suburbs as he opened the door. "We're home, mom."

"Ah...there you boys are." said a familiar looking woman.

"Wait...Paruko, Paruko is that you?" Ace asked.

"Hmm? Well...there are some faces I haven't seen in a while. So you've been playing with my son?" she asked.

"Yeah. We have. He's a really skilled player." David said.

"Wait a second! You're telling me that Yuga is… no way…" Rainbow said.

"About time you got it." Hope said.

"And I guess this little guy is part of our family now huh?" Paruko said.

"Huh?" Yuga said before they looked to Garga who was now smaller and resembled more hedgehog-like qualities except for the horns.

"Well, I have been told that this form is more acceptable in the human world." Garga said.

"Who told you that?" Scarlet asked, looking down.

"It's called an SD form. A form so monsters don't frighten away people with their usual appearances." Yoko said.

"But how was he able to turn into it? Did he use a gadget, or chant some kinda spell, or what?" Yuga asked.

"Garga was right, you ask WAY too many questions." Hope said.

"Well, he is just getting into the game." Mark pointed out. "... That was your first Buddyfight, right Yuga?"

"Yeah, it was. My first time playing the game." Yuga said.

"You guys starting to get interested in the game now?" Jexi asked.

"Hell yeah!" Moltar said. "That was a good fight just now, and it'll be cool to get into this, considering that we didn't get to do much for the tournament."

"Yeah, count me in too!" Issei said.

"Eh...I'm not one for letting others do the fighting for me." Goku said.

"It will be interesting to say the least." Shanoa said.

"Okay...starting tomorrow...we'll get more into the game." Jexi said.