I do not own any of the trademarks or Justin, Austin, Brian, or Craig the only things I own are my ideas and the cards I put in my story. (Other than the ones already published by konami) r&r :P

I highly recommend people check out Craig's story: pathway to darkness.

You can find it here: w w w . f a n f I c t I o n . n e t / ~ t h e b l a d e o f c h a o s

Also my story is based solely off of Justin's stories. Yeah not much originality but you get to see my side of his story: season one yugioh rl you can find it here: w w w . f a n f I c t I o n . n e t / ~ r o w a n 5 2 5 5

Thanks goes out to all my friends for the making of this first chapter: thanks Craig, Justin, Austin, Brian, and the new guys at our school.

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chapter 1: invitations

I open my eyes from another night of restless sleeping to hear mom calling for me from in the living room. As I stumble out of bed my cat jumped across my view.

"Waaaaah" at this Baxter (my cat) leaped into the air knocking me over and out the door. As I look up my mom is looking down at me laughing hysterically.

"Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up."

"Looks like you've got a letter today… someone by the name of Tallahassee."

"Great someone I don't know is sending me fan letters." I open the small little envelope to find a small form.

Send this back to sender if the following doesn't apply:

Do you like duel monsters (a.k.a. yugioh)?

Would you like your own cards?

Have you ever watched the animated series?

Well if so then fill out this form and we'll send you your own custom card:

_______________________________ card's name, _______ level (if it's a monster), _______type (if monster), _______attribute (same), and

Effect (or card description if it's a normal monster): _____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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signed, kazuki takahashi

Questioning the authenticity, I log on to check their site. Only to confirm that it's real.

I fill out the paper and seal it up in the envelope. They would never do this not in a million years. Oh well I could only dream.

The rest of the day runs smoothly without a hitch. Though something quite intriguing happened.

I got an e-mail from upper deck entertainment. I followed the link to a streaming video.

"This just in, konami has just gone into mass production of never before seen cards. These cards are…"

"Why hello viewers. My name is nilved, and if you've gotten this email then this must mean then you have filled out the form. Congratulations you've been entered into a grand tournament held by yours truly. Its not every day that you get to do something as spectacular as this. Now to get down to business… all of you will get your cards, but only if you don't contact anyone about this tournament. Now you may have your doubts but I can assure you there is much fun to be had. Please stop in your nearest hobby league store fore more information on our wondrous give a way. Only those able to place in at least top four in a regional tournament will get to participate. Good luck."

??? Well that was weird. The video was cut off for some guy talking. Oh well guess its worth investigating I suppose.

That Friday:

Ugh I can't sleep. All I can think about is that give a way. (Sigh)

Ring…Ring…

Great. Who calls at this time of night? Probably just another one of those scams again…

"Hello?"

"Yes is this Andrew?"

"Um yeah… why? Who is this?"

"Are you in the tournament?"

"I don't know what you're talking about. Who is this?" at this I hear feint whispering in the background, then a long pause.

Click….beep…beep…beep…..

Oh boy. Now I'll really be able to get to sleep (sarcasm).

After tossing and turning for around an hour I finally dose off.

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"Wow what a turn around. I've never seen anyone play union monsters like that before… let alone two people."

"(Huff… wheeze.) Justin I really didn't want to face you in the opening rounds."

"(gasp… sigh) me either. But I guess fate called for thi…." Justin fell to the floor, cards scattering about him.

"looks like we have ourselves a winner folks now on to the winner to get his comments on this. So Andrew how does it feel to have beaten Justin into submission?"

"Nooooooooooo!!!"

I snap awake to the sound of my d.s. alarm clock, sweat pouring from my pale face.

"Thank god. Justin's ok. (I take a deep breath to try and calm down) Well looks like I'm ready to go."

As the car rolls up to treasures, I see a flock of people crowding around the door way. Of course everyone is excited to get to use their own `winning` card but this is ridiculous. As I brush past the fanatical mobs one after another, I hear people yelling things like "oh yeah well my custom card has no weaknesses", and "my signature spell can hand me victory." the store was packed more than ever. Wonder if my card is in yet?

As I enter the store to pay my 5 dollar admition fee, everyone's attention, almost simultaneously, was fixed to a monitor in the store.

"Welcome all. As you know the card you've been given is made to your liking. In some modifications of course to certain individuals. Those people not happy with the text of their cards most likely wanted all powerful cards such as "you win the duel" or "your opponent places his / her hand on his / her deck" a sign of defeat. This would make it unfair to the other duelists who wanted fair fights. And so the changes were made on their accord…"

"But I didn't get my card. What's the deal?"

"Now there may be some people who didn't get their cards… a list is shown at the bottom of the screen. If your names in this list then you will get 5 free packs from the store owner as a conciliation prize, also this tournament will not go on your dueling record, and if this wasn't enough then your whole dueling record is wiped clean. If this changes any rankings you may have worked for then we are sorry but it can't be undone."

The list at the bottom shows many peoples names. Roughly about 70. Mine included.

As I watch some of the other duels I hear this blusterous voice from across the room.

"Bwahahahahahaha!!!! You couldn't in a thousand years fathom the elegance of my grand plan!!!"

As I look over to see who or what it was I saw it. A dark figure, massive in stature with a Brittan way about him as he chuckled.

(Sigh…) My worst fears revealed.

They gave Austin a card.

As their life points dwindled away, I could see Austin's monster. With a long overcoat and a great sword in firm grip between him and his foe, it looked kind of like a silent monster (the leveled monsters that came out around the time of the pack "soul of the duelist" in America), it faded away. Austin lowered his duel disc only enough to leave his hand on his belly.

"Ahahahahahahaha. Another careless foe. Is there not a duelist here that can stop me?"

"Hi Austin."

"Waaaaaaaaah… what are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same. Thought you weren't into duel monsters any more."

"Well, I jumped at the chance to make my own card. Just had to give it one more shot. So you saw him right?"

"Yeah what card is that?"

"Silent swordsmen lv 10. I've won 5 duels in a row with him. He's practically unbeatable."

"fine big boy ill take you on…" as we look around a duel disc is raised into the air. A slender, petit looking boy staring right at us.

"Hm… didn't think I'd meet you two so early."

Well people that's chapter one hope you like it read and review.