SailorStar9: This is a rewrite from me after re-watching Duel Masters. (Sighs) Guys and girls, will it kill you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?
Summary: Sailor Moon never happened when the Master found the key to his revenge against the Creature World, the 'gem' destined to be the portal for his champion to enter the Creature World. Realizing the Master's plans, Knight aids Ami in escaping the Temple.
Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the pairing.
Prologue: The Prophecy
In the Temple's underground library…
The Master stood before the wall, the prophecy etched on it in ancient symbols: The Gem was born of darkness' fire. The Gem shall be his portal. He comes to claim, he comes to sire, the end of the Sacred Lands.
"She will fulfill her destiny." The Master declared. "She has no choice! The portal must be opened! This will come to pass; I will make sure of it. Who's there?" he demanded, hearing the door creak.
Outside…
Knight's eyes widened in comprehension, realizing that the Master had only taken an interest in the gentle-hearted girl because he planned to use Ami in opening the gateway; Hakuoh was just his dueling substitute in obtaining his 'revenge' against the Creature World. "It may be too late to save Hakuoh now." He noted. "But Ami… I swear I will not let the Master lay a hand on you."
"Knight?" Ami peered open her eyes, the long-haired duelist shaking her awake.
"Ami, you have to leave the Temple." Knight hissed. "Now! I know what the Master plans for you. The Prophecy must not come about."
"So, you know." Ami sighed.
"You already…" Knight gaped.
"I had... an inkling." Ami confessed.
"All the more you must leave." Knight insisted. "I may not be able to save Hakuoh, but at the very least, you'll be safe. Without you, there is no way into the Creature World."
"I understand." Ami nodded solemnly.
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