Inspired by A Change in Identity, I give you a story about Tori Meadows. This story takes place just after Yuma's first encounter with Kite.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

True Destiny

Chapter One

The Truth

(Heartland City, Tori's House)

Tori was worried about Yuma. She didn't know what had caused him to lose his nerve, but he had acted strange for the last few days, not eating as much as usual, seeming to avoid Dueling, and even avoiding the 20-block challenge. Tori looked at a picture of herself and Yuma when they were younger. 'Things were so much easier back then...' She checked the time, and went downstairs to see if her mother needed help with dinner. As she walked downstairs, she saw her mother sitting on the couch.

She walked over, and sat down next to her. "Mom?" Her mother looked at her, tears in her eyes. "I have something I need to tell you." Her mother took a card out of her wallet, and handed it to Tori. The card was blank. Tori faced her mother, confused. Mrs. Meadows began to explain. "You're not my natural daughter. You were given to us by a stranger wearing a light blue cloak. He also gave us that card, and told us to give it to you when the time was right."

Tori looked at the card, which was starting to form. It was clearly an Xyz monster, and Tori looked at Mrs. Meadows, afraid. "The stranger called you a "Number", whatever that means. Either way, I can't hide it from you anymore. I don't know where that stranger is now, but I think you need to hide." Tori looked back at the card, which had formed the monster on it. It did look like her, only it was blond, and had blue eyes, was wearing a white dress with a sash, carried a scepter, wore a ring, and had the number "51" written on her right shoulder.

She took a look at the card's name. Number 51: Paradise Aurora. It was a beautiful name, but Tori was still afraid. Mrs. Meadows took a look at the card, and then said, "I won't tell anyone else about this, unless it's someone you trust." Tori nodded, and Mrs. Meadows continued, "Now that you know, you'll revert into what you're supposed to look like. I think you should go upstairs, and wait for it to happen there. I'll get to work on dinner, and I'll come and get you when it's ready."

Tori walked upstairs, and sat down on her bed, looking at her bedroom mirror, and watched as her appearance did start to change. Her hair turned blond, her eyes turned blue, and her clothes changed into a white dress, with a single unadorned ring appearing on her right ring finger. A sash appeared on the front of the dress, and the scepter from the card appeared on the bed. On her right shoulder, the number "51" appeared in red, and Tori looked at it out of fear.

"... I don't know if I can do this..." A voice sounded in her room. "You can." A portal appeared, and a person in a while cloak walked in, and removed his hood, revealing his face. His hair was blond, and his eyes were red. On his left shoulder glowed the number "39" in red. Tori looked at him, afraid. He sat down next to her. "I know you're scared. I was, too, when I learned the truth of who I was." She faced him, and waited. "What is it that you're afraid of, Number 51?"

She looked away, and replied, "...Myself... I'm afraid of misusing my new power..." Number 39 nodded in understanding. "You're right to fear your own power. But in time, you'll learn how to control it." Tori looked at him, and asked, "Can I ask a question?" Number 39 nodded. "Of course. One of my responsibilities is helping any newly awoken Numbers understand their situation." Tori sighed, then asked, "Can I just call you Utopia?" Number 39 chuckled to himself, and said, "I'm afraid not. I prefer being called by my number, as do the others."

Tori faced him. "Where are the other Numbers? And who are they?" Number 39 replied, "Most are scattered in this world, waiting for when Astral reclaims them. As for the identities, you'll have to ask them yourself. It will help with getting to know them." She nodded, then asked, "What do I tell Yuma?" Number 39 sighed. "The truth. He needs to know." Tori nodded, then asked, "How were the Numbers separated from Astral in the first place?" Number 39 looked at the floor.

"Astral himself deployed them along with his memories for one reason: To help Yuma Tsukomo grow strong." Tori looked at him in surprise. "Wait, who is Astral anyway?" Number 39 chuckled. "He's the one who gave us our powers. He's been watching Yuma for quite some time, and vowed to prepare him for what is coming. Astral's home, called Astral World is at war with another place called Barian World. We the Numbers were drawn into the conflict when Barian World created the Chaos Xyz. There aren't that many, but they were designed to capture Numbers."

Tori looked away, and looked at her scepter, then at her card, which was now finished. "The time has come." Tori faced Number 39, who looked at her card. "Tomorrow, go to the first place you met Yuma Tsukomo. I'll lure him there. You can explain what you really are to him there. However, don't tell him about the war, or of Astral's true intentions. It was Astral's decision that Yuma cannot know the truth until after the conflict with Barian World is resolved."

Tori nodded. "When will you teach me to control my power?" Number 39 sighed. "I'm afraid that won't be possible. I already have an apprentice." Tori sighed, and Number 39 continued. "However, there is someone who is interested in training you. After your meeting with Yuma, I'll take you to him." Tori nodded. "Thank you." Number 39 nodded. Getting up to leave, he said, "One more thing, Numbers do not require sleep, just so you know. Be sure to inform Mrs. Meadows of that as well." He teleported out of the room, and Tori thought over his words.

A/N

The story that this was inspired by was never finished, and it hasn't been updated in over four years. So, I decided that "Number 51" would be reintroduced. Also, I'm well aware that Number 51 is actually Finisher the Strong Arm. I'm simply making this AU.