Chapter 16

Goodwin sits down in his chair and looks at Shadow.
Goodwin: What do you know about your parents?
Shadow looked down trying to remember.
Shadow: My father was a scientist, his name was Ian Robotnik, he worked with Yusei's father. And my grandfather told me, my mother was a pro duelist. But I don't know much about her. Why and how is any of this relevant?
Goodwin: Your mother was not only a talented duelist but the supervisor of the research team. That is how she met your father.
Shadow: Supervisor? Why would a duelist be in charge of the research team?
Goodwin: Simple. Because her father funded the research and was in control of everything.
Shadow: What? Who was he?
Goodwin: Your mother's name was Isis Kaiba, daughter of Seto Kaiba. And your real name is Seto Robotnik.
Shadow was in shock and couldn't believe what he was hearing. He never knew anything about his mother's side of the family and barely any of his father.
Shadow: That's not possible.
Goodwin: It is but if you need more proof….
Goodwin pulls out a suitcase and places it on the table.
Shadow: A suitcase?
Goodwin: This case can only only be opened by a member of the family Kaiba.
Shadow walks over to the desk.
Shadow: What's in it?
Goodwin: That's for you to find out.
Shadow looked at the case and placed his hand on the scanner. The case unlocked for him. Shadow opened the case all the way and saw an old school duel disk and a deck inside it. He took the duel disk out and looked at the deck. He was shocked to see it was Seto Kaiba's Blue Eyes White Dragon Deck.
Shadow: This is Seto Kaiba's actual deck!
Goodwin: It is now yours.
Shadow attached the duel disk on his arm and inserted his new deck.
Shadow: Alright then. Now what?
Goodwin: Help the Signers defeat the Dark Signers. And once you return, you must take control of your family's company.
Shadow: What?! Me run KaibaCorp?
Goodwin: Yes it's your birthright.
Shadow: OK but promise me this once we defeat the Dark Signers, you must help reconnect the Satellite and New Domino City.
Goodwin: You have my word.
Shadow nodded and walked out the room. After a few minutes, Shadow found the others in the living room waiting for him. They ran to him and were curious what happened.
Yusei: Hey, what did Goodwin talk to you about?
Akiza: And what's with the old duel disk?
Shadow: Well here's what happened.?...
Shadow told them everything that happened and about his family. They were shocked to hear he was related to Seto Kaiba.
Leo: No way! Your grandpa is Seto Kaiba?!
Shadow: So it would seem.
Luna: I can't believe it.
Yusei: Never would have thought you were the grandson of Kaiba himself.
Jack: You even have his Kaiba's deck. The original power deck.
Shadow: Yeah. This is all so crazy. I wonder why my grandfather never told me this…
Akiza: I'm sure he had a good reason.
Shadow: Maybe…
Jack: Well then I think we should see if you're worthy of that deck.
Shadow: What?
Jack: I challenge you to a duel, Seto Robotnik!
Akiza: Are you sure this is the right time for this?
Jack: Yes. I always wanted to duel Seto Kaiba and this is the closest I'll get. So what do you say, Seto?
Shadow looks at Jack and nods.
Shadow: Fine, Jack. I accept your request.
Jack: Good. Now let's see if you're worthy of being a Kaiba.
Both Jack and Shadow head outside to duel.
Leo: I gotta see this! Come on, Luna!
Luna: Leo! Wait up!
The kids ran outside as well. Akiza seems worried for Shadow.
Yusei: You okay, Akiza?
Akiza: I'm worried for Shadow. He just found out about his family and everything. I can only imagine what's going through his head.
Yusei: Well let's be there for him, like he'll be there for us.
Akiza smiles.
Akiza: Okay.
Yusei: Now come on, let's go support our friends.
Akiza: Right.
They both headed outside as well to watch the duel.