Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: Duelists Beyond Light

【Double-barreled pistol dragon】

【Four stars】

【Dark attribute/Mechanical family】

[Attack/Defense: 1700/200]

The moment the card was played, the corrupted Decade suddenly froze.

The purple light in his eyes faded slightly, and the dark power that enveloped his body also diminished somewhat.

"Double-barreled... pistol dragon?"

Decade's eyes brightened, revealing a few wisps of clarity.

This card awakened countless memories.

Amidst the blazing fire of the giant hummingbird painting, it seems as if a fiery red sun is rising.

At dawn, Decade sat on the shore of the dock and hurriedly wrote a farewell letter, which he sent to Yuqing along with the card.

Double-barreled pistol dragon.

When You Qing first arrived in this world, he encountered the ruthless Wildfire Team.

In order to deal with the incredibly crazy Akaiwa Ryoumi, Yu Qing was forced to engage in a duel. The card that determined his victory was the one that Decade lent him at all costs – Double-Barreled Pistol Dragon.

Memories of the Satellite District kept reverberating through Decade's mind, and the warmth emanating from his heart was dispelling the coldness of the Earthbound Fire.

Suddenly, Hades' voice echoed in his mind, and Decade shuddered as if struck by lightning.

His eyes darkened once more, and with a sinister grin, he sneered at You Qing:
"That's ridiculous!!"

"At the most crucial moment, they actually pinned their hopes on this gambling monster?!"

"The Double-Barreled Pistol Dragon's effect is activated only if both coins flipped land heads!!"

"The probability is too low, Youqing!!!"

Facing the dark soul that controlled Decade, You Qing resolutely shouted:

"No, you Darkmarkers will never understand..."

"Even if you control Decade's mind and body, you will never be able to understand everything from our bond!!"

"Just as the Dragon Markers will eventually unite!!"

"Because of the bond between comrades, the Double-Barreled Pistol Dragon's effect will absolutely not fail!!!"

"Locked on!! Earthbound God Aslia Pisco!!!"

"Deccade, this shot is mine!!!"

“Bang————————————————”

The gunshot rang out in my memory; it was Decade firing at the thief Keith in an attempt to save the harpoon.

If it weren't for that shot, Decade wouldn't have been forced to leave his home and go to New Domino City!

If it weren't for the desire to avoid dragging everyone down, the once positive and cheerful Decade would never have turned into this ugly mess!

As You Qing shouted, he swung his arm out, pointing at the Earthbound Hummingbird that stood domineering between the dark world.

"bite--------------"

The first coin was tossed, the glittering light stopped, and it was heads!
The dark will controlling Decade narrowed its eyes: "Tsk... But there's still one coin!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the second coin was tossed into the air.

In a fleeting moment of light and shadow, Decade's soul seemed to appear out of thin air beside You Qing.

He doesn't look like he did at the Tenma Club, nor does he look like he did in Shindomino City.

His face no longer bore that ugly scar.

He was still wearing the same clothes he wore at the junkyard.

In the illusory light and shadow, the double-barreled pistol dragon resembles a pistol, held by the overlapping arms of Decade's true soul and You Qing.

The second coin, which would decide fate, was dropped...

Gunfire echoed across the dark plains, startling everyone!

"Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

White smoke billowed from the gun muzzle as the spiraling bullet, carrying with it bonds and hope, struck the Earthbound Hummingbird precisely in the head! "Click—"

The Dragon Riders' weapon, the Wrath of the Gods, sealed off the effects of the Earthbound God, Aslia Pisco, while the double-barreled pistol Dragon shattered its form!

With a piercing shriek, the Earthbound Hummingbird, with an attack power of 5200, crashed to the ground, turning into rubble and burning to ashes in the thick purple smoke!
The Dark Will that controls Decade's body has only one lone Continuous Trap Card left on the field—Ultimate Earthbound God.

Without Earthbound Gods on the field, this card is completely useless!!

"Entering battle phase!!" You Qing's voice was already hoarse. "Revolver Dragon!! Dragon Rider Regiment Weapon - Divine Wrath Sword!! Ice Barrier Zero Dragon - Trident Dragon!!"

"Direct attack!!!!"

"boom------------------------"

The deafening explosion echoed throughout the entire Old Moment district!

The burning hummingbird painting finally dissipated.

With a screeching sound, Decade fell heavily off the car, his silver werewolf mask shattering to reveal a scar that glowed purple.

"Dicade!!!"

Youqing stopped the D-wheel and ran over.

The price of losing a duel in the darkness is death, and Decade's body is slowly turning into burning flames.

However, his eyes finally cleared up.

Looking at You Qing, he smiled, just as genuinely happy as when he and everyone else were eating cold boxed lunches in the satellite district.

“Thank you, You Qing…” Decade smiled weakly, “You didn’t… let that terrible guy succeed…”

You Qing didn't know what to say, so he remained silent.

The sunset on the horizon is about to end.

When only a sliver of crimson remained between heaven and earth, Decade smiled and said:

"You Qing..."

"I've never understood..."

"Why...why did I become the Dark One who is opposite you..."

"Mingming, I don't hold any grudge against you..."

"Cough cough cough!!!"

Decade's body became more transparent.

"But later, when I made a wish to the Earthbound God and was completely swallowed by the power of darkness..."

"I understand."

"You Qing..."

"The reason I became the Dark One with whom you are destined to fight..."

"It's not because of resentment... but because of the vows we made together in the past..."

You Qing clenched his fist: "What...wish did you make?"

Decade smiled and said, "Let's live carefree together, no matter where we are..."

Let's live together...

No matter where...

This should have been a beautiful wish, the warmest desire.

However, the Earthbound God twisted this meaning, turning Decade's obsession with returning to everyone into the most evil and selfish idea.

Decade, controlled by the dark will, is determined to stop the Dragon Signers at all costs so that he can live with Yuuki, Hirata Jun, Lali, and everyone else again!

Because if they drag everyone into hell, they can reunite in that so-called new world...

“Thank you, Youqing…” Decade sighed with relief, “for not letting my wish become a curse that destroys everything…”

"Go... go catch up with Fudo Yusei and the others..."

"You don't need to look for me anymore..."

"You are a duelist, you should pursue the light, and transcend the light..." (End of Chapter)