Yugioh GXF: Generation NEX Friends

by StarShield the Brave

Rating: teen
Tags: Other, Yu-Gi-Oh, Original Character, Equestria Girls, Adventure, Crossover, Human, Sunset Shimmer, Main 6, Alternate Universe
Length: 10061

Judai Yuki; a Duel Alumni from the Slifer Red Dorm finds himself in another world. One where its fate rests on his Dueling skills.

After the intense battle with Paradox, Judai Yuki decides to travel the world once more. However, as he travels back to his dimension, a strange energy saps him away into the land where Duel monsters
and large mystical creatures are wreaking havoc amongst the scared citizens. Unable to resist Judai must help them if he ever intends to find his way back to his world. Though Judai's deck is ready for anything it'll take more than just wits and talent...Judai; will have to attend school...AGAIN!? Oh well; yall know the routine. Grab your duel disks and get your game on; cause its time to D-D-D-D-D-D-D...DUEL!

(Based off after Yugioh 3D: Bonds Beyond Time)
[Also; name title is a WIP; any suggestions I will be gladly open to]

Published 2018-10-29 14:30:01 UTC
Last updated 2020-08-26 16:57:25 UTC

Prologue

Paradox's vehicle soon vanished as it drove further and further away into the distance. The final battle between the three dimensions had come to a close and peace has been brought back to the past, present and future generations of Duel Monsters or Yu-Gi-Oh. As the duel soon came to a close Judai, Yugi, and Yusei, having finally defeated Paradox and thwarted his plans of erasing Duel Monsters from the face of the world the time has come for them to bid each other farewell.

"Man, I wish I could have a chance to battle you guys. You both seem very tough," Judai stated as he shook hands with Yusei and Yugi Moto. Their battle with Paradox had saved their world from collapsing and erasing Duel Monsters from history. Guess the villains should know one thing; never mess with Yu-Gi-Oh. Yusei chuckled at Judai's remark and smiled.

"I'm just glad we're able to defeat him. If it hadn't been for you two I would've lost my Stardust Dragon and my future," Yusei stated. Yugi or rather Atem smiled at both Judai and Yusei.

"I can tell just by looking at both of you; you cherish and care for your cards deeply. Remember; trust in the heart of the cards and they will not let you down," Atem stated as he took Judai's and Yusei's hands, shaking them as the portals began to collapse.

"Judai, we have to go!" Yubel stated as the portal to their world was about to close. Judai nodded his head and grabbed his gear.

"Well; see ya around Yusei and Yugi!" Judai stated as he entered his portal first, the magical gate was zapping away as Judai entered and flew into the time rift. Dragging his body across the stars Judai felt in a positive mood and that nothing could go bad. Really wish he hadn't done that. After stepping into his portal he noticed it began to shake and something was pulling away from his universe. Judai struggled to break free; trying to pull away from the unseen force that was pulling him away against his will. Yubel seemed to notice and grabbed onto Judai's jacket trying to pull him back.

"JUDAI!" Yubel screamed as she too was engulfed inside the unknown force that had dragged them somewhere else... the only thing that Judai can do is hold onto Yubel and brace themselves for whatever was coming their way. Holding onto Yubel Judai felt his insides churning; twisting around as if Hassleberry was giving his General a good ol' fashion bear hug.

"Yu...Yubel...I...I feel like...I'm falling apart," Judai stated, his arms twitching as his breathing became heavy. Yubel held Judai close and engulf him in their wings holding onto him closely.

"Don't be afraid Judai...I'm here. We'll get through this together," Yubel stated as they continued to pummel down deeper into the vortex into the unknown.

♦

"Twilight, hurry up! We're gonna be late for Fluttershy's group photo event!" A young athletic girl shouted in front of a big house that stood on the edge of a cross street. Twilight Sparkle, moving and sorting out some of her outfits trying to decide on what to wear.

"Ohhh....this...but then again this looks pretty. But Fluttershy's not one to over exempt herself....*groans*...I just can't decide!" Twilight shouted falling on her bed groaning stressfully. Spike walked up to her and gave her a perplexed look.

"Uh, Twilight...You know you can always just dress casually right?" Spike stated. Twilight looked at Spike with a look that was like 'really?'.

"Spike, that's not it. Fluttershy's counting on us to use this photo to advertise the Animal Shelter for Lonely Creatures (or A.S.L.C) and recruit more members," Twilight stated. As she got up and sorted through her dresses she decided to go with the casual high school teen girl look and nodded in agreement to herself in the mirror. As Twilight head downstairs, she exited her house and ran up to meet with Rainbowdash and Sunset Shimmer.

"Took ya long enough Twilight," Rainbow Dash alleged. Twilight chuckled nervously as she did a sight cough to brush off Rainbow's remark. As the girls walked to the animal shelter an Ambulance and police were outside a crime scene that had taken place a few hours ago. Looking at the destruction, the building had long and deep gashes all over it; as if someone or something took a blade and sliced up the shop like a craze knife wielder.

"Geeze, this is the fifth attack that has happened here," Sunset alleged. Rainbow and Twilight nodded.

"I heard the old man who ran the shop was so traumatized he went into a shock and fell unconscious," Twilight added.

"What I want to know is that how can something that big be hiding here in town!? I mean, it's not like it can fit through the sewers," Rainbow stated. As the girls walked by Sunset noticed a brownish card on the floor that stood out like a green thumb. As she knelt down and picked it up it had a creature's picture marked on it. The creature was a knight, he had on a green helmet and a long cape, his cheek had a paint design and he looked almost like an...elf?

"Wow, never seen this here before," Sunset stated. She then put the card in her bag and picked up her paces to meet up with Rainbow and Twilight. As the girls took a few more blocks down, they meet with Rarity and Applejack who just arrived as well.

"Heya girls...I'm glad you guys made it," Applejack stated.

"Hey Applejack, Rarity; glad to see you guys are okay," Sunset stated.

"We better head on inside, better not let Fluttershy get anxious and get lonely with us being late and all," Twilight stated. The other girls nodded their heads as they followed each other into the building. Meanwhile, far off in a distant plain, a strange energy surge began erupting from thin air. The leaves being blown away in the breeze, trees, and bushes shaking as intense wind velocity began swirling around, the sounds of static and electric sparks forming at the base of the unknown energy source. As the energy began intensifying a young man wearing a red jacket falls through and slams his body against the hard grassy floor. Groaning in pain, Judai slowly got up, rubbing his head and scratching the backside, trying to see if any part of him made it in one piece.

"Ow...ow...ow...Gah. Man, talk about rough landings," Judai stated. He slowly got up and brushed his pants off, looking around.

"Are you okay Judai?" Yubel asked appearing. Judai nodded and placed his hand against his face, trying to brush away his hair from his eyes as he tried to gather his surroundings.

"Where...are we? This isn't Venice is it?" Judai asked. He looked at his bag, noticing his duel disk and his deck was still around with him. Picking up his duel disk up and setting it on his arm he re-adjusted his jacket and observed the view. There were cities, towns, roads, cars; weird...color people. Looking at his hands and his body he felt a bit...different. He ran to the nearest object that had a reflection of him and gazed at his body. He was still slim and tall, but he was...was...cartoonish?

"Judai...w...What happened to you?" Yubel asked observing her companion. Judai looked at his hands, arms, legs, feet, body, face; every inch and part of himself.

"I...I honestly do not know...I have no idea where we even are," Judai stated. Looking around he saw some people walking around and going about their every day. Hoping he could get some answers he ran up to the nearest person and grabbed them by the shoulders.

"Hey-! Watch it; what gives the man?" A random stranger stated as he felt Judai's grip on him getting tighter.

"Where am I, what is this place, what day is it?" Judai began asking strange questions that made the person a bit uneasy.

"Uh..w...what do you mean dude? Did ya bonk your head or something?" He asked. If Judai did, he wished he could have been bonked a bit harder. Judai calmly released him and patted his shirt.

"Sorry about that man...Guess I slept in too long," He lied. The man chuckled.

"No worries man; we all need some shut-eye. Especially with the Axe-Maniac around," The man stated.

"Axe...Maniac?" Judai asked. The man looked at him as if he was sleeping and living in a cave.

"You haven't heard? Where have you been living dude?" He asked. Judai tried to come up with a proper answer but decided to not say anything.

"Let's say I haven't...what is it?" He asked.

"rumors have it some strange thing is going around cutting and slicing up stores and shops up in the middle of the night. Police have been trying to find the attacker but every time they do; it vanishes!" The man claimed. Judai pondered for a moment and looked up.

"Have...you seen it?" He asked. The man nodded.

"Sure did bro...took a pic too...No one believes me but I don't mind showing it again," The man stated. He took out his phone and showed Judai the figure he took. The creature was indefinitely big but was built like beefing hardcore, jack build muscles, carried a huge ax in its left hand, though it looked like it could be wielded by both hands. As Judai observed the pic he almost shrugged it off as a joke, but something was...off about it. The creature was big from what the description the man gave. However, Judai zoomed in on the dark silhouette figure...Are those...Hooves!?

"What the...Where did you last see it?" Judai asked. The man pointed south-east of where he and Judai were standing.

"Over there; next to a place called Sugar Cube Corners," The man stated.

"Sugar Cube...Corners? Never mind; I have to see for myself...," Judai stated to himself. He gave the man back his phone and smiled. "Thanks again for showing me man; see ya!" Judai alleged heading off. As he rushed to the area he hoped it wasn't what he thought it was. It couldn't be...But he was certain for sure. The monster in that pic the man showed was not just some creature. It was an ox...Battle Ox!

Author's Note

This Cross-Over features one of the Best Hit Yu-Gi-Oh Series ever with a movie I had mix feelings about, but find it okay for some reason. Give a 👍or a 👎; either one helps support my stories. Leave a comment if you have any ideas or opinions and I will see ya'll later; whenever i pst or write again....SEE YA!

Chapter 1 Part 1: Hi, My name is Judai Yuki

Judai made his way to one of the scenes where the mysterious creature had been spotted. Looking around he noticed some cops still taking photos and examining the scene. Huge slashes, hoof-like prints slammed into the stone, busted rooftops and huge amounts of destruction...Yup, this was definitely a Battle Ox's doing. As Judai observed the scene he noticed that the wreckage was more of that like it was searching for something, but what.

" What do you think Yubel...Can Duel Monsters exist in this world as well?," Judai asked. Yubel manifested next to him and waved their hand over the wreckage.

" Hmmm, its faint; but I do sense some magic elements at work here. Much like the dimension realm you and your friends experienced when I...I...," Yubel fell silent as Judai sighed.

" Yubel...You still haven't let that go, have you?" He asked. Yubel looked away with a solemn look in her eye.

" I...I'm so sorry Judai...The pain I put you through. The suffering, all for just something stupid...." Yubel turned away. Judai walked somewhere quiet and leaned against a wall.

" Yubel...The day you and I made a contract-a bond-I didn't do it out of pity. I did it because it was for me to atone for what I did to you. It was unfair and unjust of me. I'm the one at fault here," He stated. Yubel sighed as she appeared next to Judai. Yubel did believe in Judai and that what he did was for the best. This way they can watch each other back to back. Shaking her head, Yubel then decided to focus back on the task at hand.

"...Anyways...Yes. I do believe that there is Duel Monster residual energy here...Like the Shadow Realm," Yubel stated. Judai stood up and walked back into the alley where the cops soon were pulling out.

" No use standing here Yubel. Let's go have a look around," Judai stated as he grabs his bag and walked out into the public, ready to find out where he had found himself in and to see if there was a duel monster roaming around unchecked.

{Que Opening}

[Canterlot City***Monday***10:30am]
Judai noticed that the town he was in was quite different from all the others. Besides the average stop lights and such, it seemed pretty peaceful and filled with...multi-colored people. Then again, he was wearing a get up that looked completely out of style almost. He observed the scenery, buildings, shops; seemed quite normal.

"Okay, first thing is we need to find out where we are," Judai stated. Yubel and Kuriboh both manifested next to Judai.

"We should ask around to see if anyone knows about the Battle Ox...i mean, Ax Maniac," Yubel restated.

"You're right. Hmmm...Let's start there," Judai pointed out at an animal shelter. Yubel looked at Judai with a perplexed look.

"Why an animal shelter?" Yubel stated. Suddenly Pharaoh popped out of Judai's back and meowed. Judai smiled as a familiar voice came and called out to Judai.

"Of course...great thinking Judai. Whenever an area would give off any signs of danger, animals are the prime candidates to sense it and become defensive or feel stress," Professor Banner stated.

"And; seeing as how a huge Battle Ox is an animal; most of these guys must feel really scared when they sense a ten foot Ox wielding behemoth," Judai stated heading inside a shop called the A.S.L.C.

♦

Inside the A.S.L.C Fluttershy had just finished setting up all of the pets for the upcoming photo she was doing. Sunset Shimmer and the rest of the girls were giggling and smiling as their pets looked so cute.

"So, did you hear about the attack last week girls?" Twilight added. The others nodded to agree with Twilight as they still couldn't believe that the police still couldn't find the culprit that leaves huge pieces of evidence around the area.

"I hope they catch that thing soon...I don't know what I would do if I ran into something that big," Fluttershy stated as she took a couple of photos of the pets. Sunset took out from her bag the weird but pretty designed card she found on the side of the road. The warrior looks pretty solid, brave, and the artwork was pretty well done. Twilight noticed what Sunset was holding and leaned in to see it from the side.

"...Celtic...Guardian?" She stated while confused at the card. Sunset was a bit startled and smiled at Twilight.

"I know...thats its name...I found this card on the side of the road near my house, looks pretty cool huh?" Sunset stated showing her friends. The others leaned in to see the card Sunset was holding.

"It says something on the bottom text there...'An elf who learned to wield a sword, he baffles enemies with lightning-swift attacks'," Pinkie stated. Rainbow took the card and studied the elf warrior.

"Wow, he may look weird, but that armor and sword look so cool! " She added. Rarity took a gander and was marveled at the design.

"Oh my word! His attire, his posture, his sense of clothing. You can tell he really is a strong character. Gasp, maybe I can use this idea to come up with some new costume ideas! " Rarity exclaimed. Sunset took the card back from her friends carefully looking to see if the card had sustained any damage.

"Hey be careful with it. I may not know what it is but whoever made this has some sick talent. Also, I don't know if someone lost it or not so I don't want to return a damaged item that they made," Sunset stated. As Sunset examined the card the front door to the shelter opened as a young man walked in. Seeing at the front counter Fluttershy walked up to him and smiled.

"Oh, hello there sir. May I help you with anything today?" She asked. Judai looked at the girl and smiled.

"Actually, there is something I was hoping to ask. This may sound silly, but...where exactly am I right now?" Judai asked. The others looked at each other the huddled up.

"Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here but...Did another villain just walk in Fluttershy's store?" Rainbow asked. The others looked back at Flutter's who was explaining where Judai was at and what day it was. Seeing him Sunset didn't quite picture him the bad guy type.

"I don't know...I mean, he doesn't look like a bad person," Sunset alleged.

""Neither were any of the people we fought in that past months; but we were proven wrong," Applejack stated. Sunset rolled her eyes and looked back and JUdai who was getting quite acquainted with Fluttershy.

"Let's just see where this leads girls. If it is bad then we have or goods here to help usSunset stated. The others came to an agreement as they broke off from their huddle. Studying the weird character Judai smiled as he walked around and observed the animals.

"Oh, by any chance were you looking to adopt a pet?" Fluttershy asked with a sparkling hope in her eye. Judai chuckled nervously.

"Eheheh...Unfortunately, I uh...," Judai's back wriggled a bit as Pharaoh came out and meowed loudly. "I kinda already have a pet," Judai stated. Fluttershy's eyes beamed with excitement as she grabbed Pharaoh and hugged him tightly.

"Oh my goodness! He is so cute! So fluffy and so adorable! Is he your pet?" Fluttershy asked petting and nuzzling Pharaoh too much. Pharaoh looked agitated and Judai could sense he and Prof. Banner were getting quite annoyed. However, Judai signaled to them to just play along with the act. Judai a cough and smiled, walking up to Pharaoh and picking him up.

"He actually belongs to an old friend of mine," Judai stated. The others walked up seeing the cat and meeting the newcomer, which they were still not convinced that he was good or not.

"Did something happens to him?" Sunset asked petting Pharaoh as he jumped out of Judai's grasp and rested himself onto the banner above the girls.

"You can say that...Something happened to him and as a request, he asked me to look after Pharaoh," Judai stated. Sunset suddenly felt guilty asking that question and signaled one of the girls to come up with something quickly. Twilight spoke up to break the silence.

"Sooooo...Haven't introduced ourselves yet, My name is Twilight Sparkle and these are my friends," Twilight added to let each of them speak.

"Rarity,"

"Names Applejack,"

"Rainbow Dash. Don't wear it out,"

"We already introduced, but just in case you forget; I'm Fluttershy ,"

"Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie! Say, are you from some different complex dimension where you go to a school where you use these weird monsters in cards and duel different classmates or students to test your might but in fact you were all just being trained to fight a great evil that looms over your world to protect those you love from being slaves or ruled over by a dark evil power?" Pinkie asked. Judai, Yubel, Kuriboh, Pharaoh, even Professor Banner stood there with their mouth dropped. Sunset quickly grabbed Pinkie by the mouth and smiled nervously.

"Ahahaha...forget she said anything...I'm Sunset Shimmer," As the girls introduced themselves one by one Judai smiled and shook all of their hands.

"Well, it's a pleasure to meet all of you. My name is Yuki...Judai Yuki," Twilight then stepped in closer.

"So Judai...What brings you to the A.S.L.C," She asked. Judai scratched his head and chuckled.

"Well, besides pet talk...I have a serious question," Judai stated. Judai's eyes became serious as he asked his question. The girls noticed this and became a bit on edge.

"Uh, what is it you would like to know?" Twilight asked.

"Have there been any...unsettling events happening around here? Like, animals becoming crazy or hysterical for some reason?" Judai asked. the others looked at each other with a perplexed gaze. Fluttershy gasp as she had something to add.

"Now that you mentioned it...The animals started to become a bit uneasy and nervous for some reason. I asked them but-!" Sunset cut Fluttershy off briefly before she could announce anything.

"What she meant to say is...Yeah; the animals have been nervous this past week," Sunset added.

"And this all took place right when...the Ax Maniac showed up?" Judai asked his second question. Now the girls were even more alert than ever. How did this guy know about the Ax Maniac if he didn't even know where he was.

"How do you know about that?" Rainbow Dash asked cautiously. Judai motioned his hand to halt rainbow where she stood.

"It's just common knowledge. All animals have primal instincts to either run, get hostile when a threat is nearby," Judai added. Fluttershy noticed this information and spoke out to Judai and the rest of the gang.

"Now that you mentioned it...The animals in the shelter have been going a bit...crazy," Fluttershy stated nervously. Judai nodded his head and pondered in his thought for a while.

"Hmmm, I see...That's all I have to ask. I'll be-!" Judai then noticed a card sticking out of Sunsets bag and pointed out to it. "You uh...have a duel monster? Judai asked. Sunset looked at where he was pointing and brought the card out.

"You mean...This thing?" Sunset stated. Judai nodded as he brought out Elemental HERO Neos and showed her.

"These are called Duel Monsters. There's a lot of different types that exist. Do you have a Duel Monster's Stadium or a Card Shop anywhere?" Judai asked a bit excited. Sunset took Judai's card and compared it to hers.

"Sorry, as far as I know; I've never heard of this card nor these 'Duel Monsters' you speak of," Sunset stated. Judai sighed in disappointment but smiled.

"Well; I guess that would be the case. Where did you get the Celtic Guardian?" Judai asked receiving Neos back.

"Honestly, I found it on the ground. I thought some artist or someone lost it so I decided to hold onto it till they discover it's missing. I was gonna put up a post about it. Hoping he or she would see it," Sunset alleged. Judai chuckled and patted Sunset's shoulder.

"Word of advice Sunset...You didn't find that card by accident. That card chose you," He stated. Sunset looked at Judai then back at Celtic Guardian. Judai smiled as he grabbed Pharaoh and headed out, waving goodbye to the group of pretty girls. As Judai exited the building the others gathered and examined the Celtic Guardian card.

"Well, that was...eventful," Twilight stated. Sunset and the others nodded in agreement.

"It was rather strange...His clothing style was a bit...flashy for him," Rarity stated. Applejack looked at her with a perplexed look.

"We're all wondering how that guy knew about the crazy Ax Maniac and the card that Sunset has, and you are worried about his fashion choice?!" Applejack exclaimed.

"I didn't say that it was hideous...I was just instigating that his choice of clothing style seemed rather punkish," She stated. Sunset studied Celtic Guardian then opened her phone looking at the photo of Elemental HERO Neos. The art design was the same but something was off. What did Judai mean that the card chose her, and what are...Duel Monsters? So many questions ran through her head that she placed the card gently back in her bag, still thinking about the young spiky-haired boy with the red jacket.

♦

As Judai exited the store, Yubel manifested next to him at an alarmed state. First, the Ax Maniac that these civilians know about is actually a 'Battle Ox' from Judai's world; second, a Duel Monsters card was discovered and found in this world possibly leading to something either great or something terrible, and third, Yubel sensed a powerful magical presence that the girls were emanating from their aura's.

"You okay Yubel? You look like you just met a ghost and got hit by a train," Judai teased them. Yubel made a snark face and looked at Judai with that 'really bra' look on their face.

"Judai...You really can't be that calm! Are you?" Yubel asked concerningly to Judai who was walking along the street making his way past different people and stopping at a crosswalk.

"I never said I was scared...I'm just trying to be cool and gather enough details about what we are dealing with here. First, paradox comes after me and nearly destroys me, Yusei and Yugi both help me fight him-we win-we go back to our time; only I seem to have been pulled in here not by accident," Judai added all of the facts and came to one single conclusion.

"What do you think this means Judai? Professor Banner asked.

"This isn't coincidental...man, using big words sure feels weird...I think we were sent here on purpose," Judai stated.

***{CUE END CREDITS}***

Author's Note

Just so many readers know; the reason I did this is that after Yu-Gi-Oh 3D: Bonds Beyond Time, it was the last time that Gen 1-3 did a finale with each other. And so, I decided to make a scene where Judai has more adventures and more exciting duels! If you haven't watched Yu-Gi-Oh 3D: Bonds Beyond Time; WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!?!?!

Highly recommend seeing it. Anyways, see ya when I post the next chapter! Stay awesome fans and followers, and remeber...Trust in the Heart of the Cards and they will lead you to Victory!

Chapter 1 Part 2: GAME ON!

▶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!!"

Chapter 1 Part 3: GAME ON prt II

▶PERVIOUSLY ON YU-GI-OH! GXF

" It seems we've been teleported to another dimension... Again ,"

" Did you hear the news about the Ax Maniac? "

" This Ax Maniac incident has gotten so many people in a panic. They are afraid to even walk out during the night or even stay here ,"

" Hey, names Judai... Judai Yuki ,"

" How can we trust this man if we don't even know who he is? "

" I don't think he's evil ... I think he's lost and confused. Maybe he can help us ,"

" Have there been any casualties since the Ax Maniac appeared? "

" Police say this picture is all the witnesses can describe the Ax Maniac ."

" It can't be... That's Battle Ox! "

" Judai, is Rarity gonna be okay!? "

" I won't waste any more time using small fry. Let's settle this once and for all "

" Judai, are you sure you can handle him by yourself ?"

" Don't worry Sunset... I won't lose this fight, I promise !"

" L E T ' S D U E L !"

Judai and the Shadow Duelist both faced each other as the atmosphere had settled down. Well, if you can count the broken-down buildings, blazing streets, and messed up cards that stood out of the ground of the streets and sidewalks; then yeah everything didn't change. As the girls stood by, they noticed a change of the atmosphere as well seeing Judai staring down a weird man taller than him.

" Hope you're ready to lose buddy. Cause this will be the last time you terrorize this town again! " Judai announced. The man chuckled as he started the duel.

" We shall see... I Draw! " Drawing a card from his deck, the man observed his hand and smiled. " First, I'll set one card in defense, then I'll end my turn with three face downs. Your move, Judai ," The man chuckled. As the cards appeared physically on the battlefield, Twilight scooted close to Sunset, tugging the side of her shirt.

" Sunset, shouldn't we help Judai? He could still be weak from helping us earlier ," Twilight asked. Sunset shook her head as she stood up and looked at Judai, placing her hand close to her chest.

" If Judai said he can handle this... Then I'll believe him ," Sunset stated. Rainbow scoffed at what Sunset had stated.

" Come on, seriously!? We only just met him! How can you put so much faith in him already? " Rainbow alleged. Sunset couldn't help but ponder and shake her head to disbelief what Rainbow had asked.

" Because when he said that, I heard the truth in his words...I believe Judai will win. He has too ," Sunset alleged.

" Well, then here we go... I Draw! " Judai announced. Yubel appeared to his side and looked over his shoulder.

" We must be careful here Judai. I sense this is a Shadow Game we are playing. We should start by showing this fool who he's messing with! " Yubel stated. Judai smiled as he agreed with her.

" No problem Yubel. Pay attention Shadow man. I'm about to send you out of here for good. First, I activate the Magic Card, Polymerization. By sending two monsters from my hand or field, I can Fusion Summon 1 fusion monster from my Extra Deck to the field. So, I'll send from my hand Elemental HEROs Avian and Burstinatrix; to summon Elemental HERO Flame Wingman! " Judai announced as he sent two of his card into the Graveyard and placed another card on his duel disk, summoning to the field a huge warrior to Judai's side of the field. As Flame Wingman descended to the ground, the Shadow Rider smirked at his play.

" Not so fast Judai! I activate my Trap card; Spellbinding Circle! By activating this card I can target one face-up a monster you control and lock in place! " The Shadow Rider exclaimed. As the trap card was played Judai's monster was soon held in a gridlock position and unable to move.

" That ain't good...Better do something fast ," Judai exclaimed as he looked over his hand. Seeing a card that would tip his favor back he grinned.

" Judai, be careful. I sense that this Shadow Rider is up to something ," Yubel alleged. Judai shook his head.

" No worries Yubel... I got this. Nice try man. But I activate my Magic Card; Mystical Space Typhoon! I don't need to explain what it does but for the sake of those watching here's how this card works. When I play this card, I can target one Spell or Trap Card on the field and destroy it " Judai alleged. As he played his magic card, a swirling vortex appeared from his field and blew away the played trap card that held Judai's monster down.

" Alright! Now Judai can attack that creeps face-down card. He can right? ," Sunset alleged. Judai smirked at Sunset with a thumbs up.

" You got that right Sunset. But, before I attack, I'll play this card that was given to me by a friend...Magic Card; Shield Crush! I target one face-down monster or defensive monster on your side of the field and destroy it! " Judai announced. A ray of light then shot from the field and destroyed the face-down card that the Shadow Rider placed.

" You little brat! You'll pay for that with your life! " The Shadow Rider stated.

" Save it for this...Elemental HERO Flame Wingman attack him directly! " Flame Wingman jumps high in the air and descended as he held out his fist and slammed against the Shadow Rider. An explosion caused the ground to shake and clouds to form as the rider took 2100 damage to his life points. As the Shadow Rider stood up he glared at Judai with a malicious look. Fluttershy shivered in fear as she knelt down and almost threw up from the high stress she had built up.

" Hang on there Fluttershy darling...Rainbow, how's Rarity doing? " Applejack asks. Rainbow placed a few comfortable pillows from a broken-down store that was open up. Quite literally.

" She's still knocked out but she'll be fine. I'm more worried about the look of that tall man. Judai looked like he did some damage but he looks even more pissed than ever ," Rainbow Dash stated. The Shadow Rider got up and brushed off the dust from his pants as he drew his card. Grinning, he then decided to move onto the offensive.

" Looks like your luck has run out young Judai. I activate my Magic Card; Allure of Darkness. Here's how this works. I Draw 2 cards, then banish 1 DARK monster from my hand.," He stated as he drew two more cards from his deck and discarded one card. He then begins to laugh hysterically.

" Oh boy, that can't be good ," Judai alleged.

" You got that right. I play the monster, Exploder Dragon in attack mode! " Setting a card on the field he summoned a life-sized dragon to appear next to him on the battlefield roaring its battle cry.

" Oh...my...*faints* ," Fluttershy was able to mutter only two words before fainting next to Rarity that Rainbow sighed in annoyance. Sunset, however, was shocked at the size of the creature but was confused at the same time.

" Something bothering you Sunset? " Twilight asked. Sunset nodded.

" Here's something I don't get. That dragon looks strong, but Judai monster on the field with a higher power. Why would that guy play such a weak monster? " Sunset asked. The Shadow Rider overheard her and chuckled.

" You see my dear, it's not all about the attack points. Allow me to show you what I mean! Exploder Dragon, attack Judai's monster! Rock-Blast Destruction!" Upon hearing its masters request the dragon swooped up and fired its shot at Elemental Hero Flame Wingman. Though Flame Wingman deflected the blast and sent it back to the monster something else began to occur on the field. As the dragon began to fade Flame Wingman soon faded with him.

" Oh no; Flame Wingman! " Judai exclaimed.

What in tarnation!? What happened!? " Applejack asked puzzled.

" It's my monsters effect. You see young Judai, whenever Exploder Dragon is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, the monster that attacked it or it attacks gets destroyed with him. Also, neither of us take battle damage, so I'm still in the clear ," The Shadow Rider explained.

" That doesn't sound fair! " Rainbow Dash alleged.

" Fair is not part of this game my young blue friend ," The Shadow Rider said to Rainbow.

" Shoot, what's gonna happen to Judai now? ," Applejack asked.

" This is what happens! I activate my Trap Card, Call of the Haunted! By targeting one monster in my grave I can special summon it to the field. And since I special summoned in during my battle phase, I can attack again! " The Shadow Rider stated as he brought Exploder Dragon to the field. As the dragon reappeared on the field, Judai knew he wasn't gonna like the next part.

" This...can't be good ," Judai stated.

" Now Exploder Dragon, attack Judai Directly! " The dragon swooped down and lunged at Judai, talking about 1000 Life points away from him. Judai screamed in pain as he fell on his knees and began to breathe heavily.

" Judai! " Sunset called out. She got up and ran to his side, pulling him up as he stood and brushed off his attack.

" Oh, I'm not done yet Judai. I activate my Magic Card, Tremendous Fire. This allows me to inflict 1000 damage to you. But why don't we times it by two? " The Shadow Rider stated as he revealed two spell cards of the same move. As a whirlwind of fire began to develop, Judai shoved Sunset to the side as he braced himself. As the attack came full force onto Judai, it sent him flying, dowing his life points from 3000 to 1000. Judai grunted in pain as he fell on his knees and began to breathe heavily.

" Hahaha...HAHAHAHAHA! The famous Judai Yuki; downed and almost dead. Go ahead and draw your card Judai. You'll lose after the turn ," The Shadow Rider stated. Judai got up slowly and brushed off his jacket. Sunset wanted to run to him, but he motioned her to stay away and keep down.

"You forget, Tremendous Fire inflicts 500 points of damage to you," Judai stated. The Shadow Rider scoffed.

"Big deal...a small price to pay for victory," He alleged. " I guess I'll end with this. I sacrifice my dragon monster; to summon your ultimate demise! Summoned SKULL! " The Shadow Rider then placed his dragon into the grave to summon a more fiendish and terrible looking monster on the field. Lightning began to brew as the Summoned Skull cackled its laugh and stood before Judai.

" This is bad! This is bad! This is bad! The sunset we have to help Judai. We can cause a distraction and we can-!" Twilight was interrupted by Sunset's hand.

" No...Judai told us to stay out of this. It's his fight and he'll handle it," Sunset said. The others began to see not many options than to run or flee.

" No offense Sunset but why do you trust Judai so much!? " Applejack asked. Sunset held her hand to her chest and sighed.

" Cause...I have a feeling Judai will win. I'm sure of it," Sunset stated. Judai sighed as he closed his eyes and began to clear his mind, focusing on the heart of the cards.

" I got this...remember what Yugi said...," Judai thought to himself. As he trailed back to his memories and recalled the words that Yugi Moto gave to him before their departure.

" Remember Judai. Trust in your deck and it will guide you to victory. For when you link your heart with your cards; miracles can happen,"

" Yugi is right. I have to trust in my cards...trust in my deck,"

" What's the matter boy? Are you finally accepting defeat and giving up? " The Shadow Rider asked. Judai smiled and looked up at his opponent and grinned.

" Buddy, you have no idea how wrong you are ," Judai exclaimed. The Shadow Rider and Sunset's friends-plus Sunset were confused.

" What's that supposed to mean? " Sunset asked.

" How the hell should I know!? You're the one who put your trust in him ," Rainbow alleged. Judai smiled and nodded at Sunset.

" And I'm grateful Sunset. You see buddy, here's the thing. Your monster may be strong and you may have backed me into a corner. But there a major difference between me and you. You duel without the heart ," Judai said.

" What are you babbling about? "

" A friend told me that I have to trust in my deck to lead me to victory. I have to trust in the Heart of the Cards. And when I put my trust in my deck; my friends and I will beat you; we'll defeat anyone who messes with us...I DRAW! " Judai stated as he drew. The Shadow Rider laughed at his bluff and pointed out to Judai.

" Friendship? Heart of the Cards!? Rubbish! This world is only meant for one thing and one thing! To crush all who stand in your way and trample anyone foolish enough to resist! " The Shadow Rider exclaimed. Judai smirked.

" Not always true my shadow friend. You see, I have someone who might disagree with your remark. I activate the Magic Card; Convert Contact! " Judai shouted.

" What do you think that card does?" Rainbow asked. Pinkie Pie, who suddenly jumped out of somewhere, nearly scared the others as she observed Judai's card.

" Oh!oh! I know that card! If Judai has no face-up monsters on the field he can discard two Neo's monster; 1 from his hand and 1 from his deck and draw two cards!" Pinkie alleged. Sunset and the rest of her friends looked at her with a confused look.

" Hold up now Pinkie. You mean; you know what that card does?" Applejack asked. Pinkie rolled her eyes.

" Well DUH! Judai's used that card multiple times during his duels back at the Duel Academy in his world ," Pinkie added. The others decided to not ask anymore and see what Judai would do next.

" So what does that matter? You'll still lose this fight Judai. After our turn, my Summoned Skull will crush you into pieces. Then I'm taking those pathetic girls out next," He exclaimed. Judai's eyes suddenly lit up as he began to channel Yubel's energy through him.

" I don't think so buddy. Cause now that I have two more cards in my hand I have a feeling your victory is short-lived. I activate the Field Magic Card; Neo-Space!" Judai exclaimed as he placed down a field spell. As the spell activated, the surrounding area began to shift and transform into a different reality. The others were shocked and amazed at where they were at.

" Oh wow...this...this is so amazing ,"

" This...Is...AWESOME!"

" What exactly does this do for you? You have no monsters on the field Judai. You've finally lost it," The Shadow Rider stated. Judai shook his head.

" Oh trust me. You haven't seen anything yet. I play the Magic Card; O-Oversoul! By playing this card, I can Sp. Summon 1 Normal Elemental HERO monster from my Graveyard. Guess who I just sent to the grave earlier? " Judai asked. The Shadow Rider ponder for a moment before realizing something.

" W-wait! You don't mean-!"

" Yup! Come back to the field; Elemental HERO Neos" Judai shouted as he played onto the field his final trump card. As Neos appeared on the scene, his body began to glow a bright light as he hovered down and stood next to Judai. The Shadow Rider, blinded by Neo's light couldn't see what was happening.

" All right! Go get'em Judai!" Sunset shouted. Judai smiled as he turned to the rider.

" Big deal. My Summoned Skull and your Neos are at the same attack. If you attack with him, they'll both be destroyed,"

" True, but here's the upside on my part. You see, Neo Space's effect takes place. Any face-up Elemental HERO Neo's monster or fusion Neo's monster on my field gain an attack boost of 500 ATK points!" Judai stated. Neo's arms began to emit a brighter glow as he began to absorb the energy field around him, filling up his attack radar by 500 points-placing Neo's at 3000. The Shadow Rider's look was soon taken over by pure fear.

" Wh-what the-3000!?" The Shadow Rider shouted in disbelief. The girls began to observe closely as Neo's power up and stood ready for attack.

" Holy cow! 3000 ATK points! That's enough to put down that creep for good!" Sunset alleged. The other girls nodded as one by one they stood up and began to shout at Judai in unison.

" Judai don't hold back! Let him have it"

" You got this Judai hun! make him pay for what he did!"

" Give him hell Judai! Beat him down!"

" ...Judai, do it NOW!" Judai smirked as he stretched out his hand and order his final attack.

" You ladies got it! Shadow Rider, your time has finally come to an end! Elemental HERO Neo's, attack Summoned Skull! Neo Dash Attack!" Judai motioned as Neo's jumped and charged down at Summoned Skull, slamming his fist down onto the demon and sending it to the Graveyard, destroying the Shadow Riders' boss card. As the card was destroyed the Shadow Rider cried out in pain as his life points soon dropped down to zero. The field spell, Neo Space soon began to fade as Judai stood up and pointed at the Shadow Rider, declaring victory. " That's game," Judai stated. As the Shadow Rider began to stand up, his body began to evaporate and fall apart. losing his arms and legs, he fell back down and grunted.

" You...may have won...this time. But...others will come...and take my place to get you...You'll forever be hunted!" The Shadow Rider stated. Judai stood up in front of the disassembled rider.

" So what...bring'em on. I'll defeat all of you and keep this world safe. I'll never abandon my friends," Judai stated as the rider then lowered his head and soon disappeared into the air, dust floating through the wind and down a crack in the middle of the road. Judai sighed as he placed his duel disk in standby and fell on his knees, panting but smiling. He turns to the girls and gives a thumbs up. Sunset and the girls couldn't believe their eyes as they hurried and rushed over to help Judai up.

" That was...the most epic battle I have ever witnessed or seen! What kind of magic is that? You have to show me!" Twilight alleged. Sunset shook her head.

" Well worry bout that later. We need to get Judai to a bed. And...fix this mess ," Sunset alleged as she used her levitation spell to fix and renew everything that as damaged. Judai smiled as he sighed and passed out in Rainbow's arms, his body limping.

" [We may need to hurry. He's really heavy for a skinny guy," Rainbow stated as she and he girls took Judai away to somewhere where he can rest.