Chapter 1: The Wizards Are Betrayed

"Give me my robe, you brown imp!" I yelled.

"Don't expect getting it. You may be my opposite but my Death robe is my personal property," Youkai sneered.

I took my deck of 50 Death cards and ran to Youkai and his minion, a Maneki Web Walker. My best friend, Samantha Drake followed me into the hut.

"I hope you get your robe. This is your eighteenth time fighting him. We both got Minotaurs and other items, but not your robe," Samantha commented.

I cast a Deathblade, two Death Traps, Curse, Feint, Spirit Blades, and Spirit Trap. Samantha gave me a Balanceblade, Bladestorm, and Hex. I finally readied my assault on Youkai. I traced a Death symbol in the air with my sword. Three tombstones popped out of the ground, followed by fog and a Wraith.

"Yes, Mistress Nightheart?" the Wraith demanded.

"Attack Youkai," I ordered. The Wraith took my blades and traps and took Youkai's soul. The imp now lay limp on the ground. A sparkling Death robe with Death symbols took his place. Its nametag stated Youkai's Robe of Premise, the robe I had always wanted. I picked it up and slipped it over my neck.

"Isn't that your robe?" Samantha asked after I slipped my robe on.

"It sure is my robe." I smiled. Samantha ran forward and hugged me. She stitched my robe to the stats of Death Oni's Garments. I was suddenly receiving a text message. I picked up my Blackberry and answered my text. It was from Ambrose, stating Report to my office immediately. Wizard City is in grave danger.

"Ambrose needs me," I told her. Samantha and I slipped our phones in our pockets.

"He also needs me," Samantha replied.

The two of us walked out of the hut in Tree of Life, heading for Wizard City.

There was only one other wizard in Ambrose's office when we arrived. His nametag stated Christopher BattleSword. He had red eyes and was wearing my clothes. He had olive colored skin.

"Hello, I'm Silena Nightheart," I introduced, shyly and smitten. Christopher was really cute.

"I'm Christopher, Christopher BattleSword. I am a level 43 Death student in Dragonspyre. Ambrose called me to help."

"OK, you three. I have a task for you. Someone is a spy, and is working for the Spiral Destructors. You must find them. They will tear Wizard City apart, and attack the other worlds! You are my only hope."

"Why did you ask us to help?" Christopher, Samantha, and I asked curiously.

"You three are the most powerful wizards. No one has made it to Grandmaster yet. Please help Wizard City."

"It's too late, Ambrose," a voice from behind us spoke. He had moderate white skin with a light blue cloak and a Dragon Rider Staff. He was bald in several areas, and bore a tattoo that looked like the top of Malistaire's staff. It was Cyrus Drake dressed in Icy clothes.

"Diego was right! You've been helping Malistaire all this time!" I protested.

"I always knew a wizard would meddle in our works." He pulled out a walkie-talkie. "Call the troops. Attack from the Commons," Cyrus spoke into the phone before he evilly laughed and disappeared.

Christopher, Samantha, and I quickly dashed out of Ambrose's office to already see dead wizards. Draconians were flying in, Undead rose from the ground, and Storm creatures emerged from the waters of the Commons. A Fire wizard was engaged in sword fight with a Skeletal Pirate. The Pirate slashed against his chest as his sword flew backwards and the wizard fell to the ground bleeding. I thought if I used Sacrifice I would practically kill myself.

"Stay here guys. I am gonna fight some Tritons," I ordered.

"Good luck!" Samantha and Christopher chimed.

I took out Tomugawa's Onyx Blade and saw a Triton emerge from the cold waters of the Wizard City Commons pond. He raised his staff and shot a blast of energy at the ground, trying to shoot wizards. About seven wizards were fighting a pair of Draconians, who were taking fireballs from their mouths and throwing them at the wizards. I traced a Storm symbol in the air and casted a Storm Shield to protect me from the Triton's damage. The Triton let out a battle cry and three of his brethren aided him. I knew I couldn't win in 4 vs. 1, so I ran as fast as I could.

The Tritons set off in different directions. They started with major areas, like Shopping District, Unicorn Way, Ravenwood, and Golem Court. I was trying to warn the wizards in Ravenwood about the Triton coming to attack. I was too late. Fifty dead wizards lay in disarray. A couple of wizards were fighting Tritons in success. A wizard cast a Helephant, which left the Triton's trident on the ground. These girls were dressed just like me, with different eyes, hair colors, and hair styles. One of the girls walked up to me. Her name was Jacqueline DarkBlade.

"I'm Jacqueline DarkBlade. Would you like to join the Masters of Death?" she asked.

"I'm Silena Nightheart. I would love to join your club. What do I need?"

"All you need is a sword and a regular wand," she answered. I did have about 5 swords and the Brooding Wand.

"I'm in." Jacqueline and I caught up with the other Masters, who were fighting Scarecrows in Olde Town.

"How are the attacks?" I asked.

"Not so good. A Scarecrow attacked our army by the river. They nearly drowned," a Death girl answered. She continued to slash at the Scarecrow until he burned away. I saw a Stormzilla stomping into Cyclops Lane.

"I'll be right back," Jacqueline said.

"No. I'll get it," I replied. I tore after the Stormzilla with my sword. I began to slash at its feet which seemed to be indestructible. After eighty slashes I tore him down. I quickly dashed back to the group fighting a Colossus in Firecat Alley. Jacqueline cut through his legs and the ice quickly melted. We had defeated most of the Spiral Destructor Army.