Hope in the Darkness

Trilogy to Light Will Always Overcome the Darkness &

Hope For A Lost Soul

Chapter 1: New Beginnings

It has been many years since the dark forces have shed over the light. Everyone is leading normal and happy lives. In Domino Yugi has taken over his grandfather's game shop, while Tea is getting ready to go to New York to be on Broadway to full fill her dreams to become a dancer. Joey owns his very own restaurant and cooks the food also. Mai is a world famous model for every famous fashion industry in the world. Tristan and Serenity just got married much to Joey's pleasure. Tristan is a professional race car driver and Serenity is a doctor for children.

As for Kaiba, Mokuba, and Leona they couldn't be happier. Leona and Kaiba have a fiver year old daughter named Melissa. Leona's books are very popular all over the world. Mokuba is the vice president of Kaiba Corporation helping out his brother. In New York, Leona's parents miss their daughter greatly, but they always visit. Leona's best friends Katrina and Blossom are also leading good lives. Katrina is the number one platinum singer and song writer in the world. Blossom is right by her sister's side as one of the best dancers for Katrina's shows and concerts. They haven't married yet since their careers have hit number one all around the world.

The Duel Monsters card game is still very popular. Aiko Muto, Yugi and Tea's daughter is known for being the best duelist even though she is only five years old. Aiko's best friend Aaron Wheeler Joey and Mai's son is right behind Aiko as the second best duelist. However, Melissa takes after her father in duel monsters. Melissa is the first female world champion of duel monsters even if she is just five years old. Melissa hasn't defeated Aiko in a duel just yet, but she doesn't allow that to ruin her friendship with Aiko or Aaron. The eight legendary millennium items are finally put to rest. With no evil forces around the millennium items are kept in a sacred place hidden in the Domino Museum.

It is a normal autumn October morning. The autumn sun seeps through the curtains of one of the bedroom's of the Kaiba mansion. As the sunlight gently hits Leona's face, she slowly opens her eyes and looks at the empty side next to her on the bed. (Looks like Seto left early today.) Leona thought as she got up. She got off the bed and lifted the curtains and stared out the window. (Another beautiful morning. The days never seem like this when I was younger.) Leona thought. Leona did her morning routine and headed downstairs for breakfast. Along the way she heard the servants saying, "Good morning Mrs. Kaiba." Leona giggled a little since she was constantly being reminded of who she was married to.

Leona walked into the dining room and saw a little girl with long black braided hair and blue eyes. The little girl wore a pink t-shirt and dark blue pants. The little girl saw Leona and said sweetly, "Good morning mommy." Leona smiled at her daughter. She walked up to her daughter and kissed her on the cheek. "Good morning to you too sweetie." Leona said as she sat down on the chair next to her daughter. Melissa put her hands under table and pulled out a bouquet of flowers. "Daddy told me to give this to you mommy." Melissa said handing Leona the flowers. Leona took the flowers and said to herself, "Your still spoiling me Seto." Ever since Leona and Kaiba were married Kaiba has been giving Leona flowers every morning.

As Leona put the flowers put the flowers on the table the phone started to ring. Melissa jumped out of her seat to answer it. She picked up the phone and pressed the speaker button since she knew who it was on the phone. "Hi daddy." Melissa said cheerfully. "How's my little angel this morning?" Kaiba asked. Melissa laughed and answered, "I'm fine. Mommy got your flowers. She says you're spoiling her."

Leona and Melissa could hear Kaiba laugh. "Well tell your mother I'm only doing that because I love her." Kaiba said. "I love you too Seto." Leona said on the speaker of the phone. "Hey Dad remember you and mommy are supposed to meet Yugi and the others at Domino park at 3:00 today. Can I come too?" Melissa asked looking at her mother. Before Leona had a chance to say yes she heard Kaiba say, "Of course you can angel." Melissa jumped for joy when she heard her father say she could come with them. (It looks like I'm not the only one Seto is spoiling.) Leona thought while smiling.

Melissa quickly went to her room to get changed and adjust her duel deck. Leona turned off the speaker and took the phone and said, "You know you're spoiling Melissa, Seto. "I just want our little girl to be happy, I don't want her to be miserable like me when I was a kid." Kaiba said a little angry. "I understand that Seto, but if we spoil her now, she'll be like that when she's older and I don't think you would want that." Leona told him. "Fine I'll try not to spoil her as much." Kaiba said. "Seto I have one more thing to say to you." Leona said sounding a little serious. "What?" Kaiba asked. Leona smiled and answered, "Thanks for the flowers their beautiful." "Just like you." Kaiba told her and hung up the phone.

The afternoon came by very quickly. Kaiba had just gotten home from work. Melissa ran to her father and hugged him. "Can we got the park now dad, please?" Melissa said giving her father the sad puppy dog face like Mokuba used to do when he was a kid. Kaiba smiled at her and answered, "I see Mokuba's been teaching you some things. We don't want to leave your mother behind now do we?" "I guess not, but she's on the phone talking to Auntie Katrina and Blossom." Melissa told her dad. "I can't believe your next concert is gonna be here in Domino, that's great Katrina." Leona said on the phone. "Yea we finally get to see each other after so long." Katrina said. "We haven't seen each since your wedding day and I can't wait to see Melissa." Blossom said. "Don't worry you guys I haven't changed at all." Leona told her friends. "Well Leona we gotta go and rehearse for the concert so I guess we'll see you and the others in two days." Katrina said.

Leona said good bye to her friends and hung up the phone. Leona headed into the front door and saw Kaiba and Melissa. "Now can we go?" Melissa pleaded. "What's the rush, sweetie?" Leona asked. "I wanna see if I can beat Aiko in a duel." Melissa answered. Leona started laughing. "What seems to be so funny?" Kaiba asked. "It's just that Melissa reminds me of you, Seto. Remember how you always wanted to beat Yugi in a duel." Leona told her husband. Kaiba smiled and said, "That was a long time ago. I'm sure Melissa can beat Aiko in a duel." Melissa opened the front door and said, "Let's go already." Melissa looked at her parents taking their hands and pulling them out the door.

Once they got to Domino Park they saw their friends. "About time you guys got here." Joey said. "Sorry we're late." Leona said. Aiko and Aaron started playing with Melissa while their parents were talking. "So how are you guys?" Yugi asked. "We're fine Yugi. We finally get a chance to see each other after all this time huh." Leona told her friends. "Yea well we've all been real busy." Mai said. "That's true. The game shop's been real busy with customers." Yugi said. "And my dancing career is about to be on Broadway soon." Tea added. "Yea and my restaurant have been booming with customers." Joey told everyone. "That's if you don't finish all the food first Joey. As for me my modeling career is through the roof." Mai said. "I hear that your stories are being sold all over the world Leona." Yugi said. "Well yea, I guess everyone likes my stories." Leona said while blushing a little.

"Why isn't Mokuba here?" Tea asked. "He's taking care of things at Kaiba Corp." Kaiba answered. Leona was watching the kids play duel monsters and said, "It looks like duel monsters will still be around when we're gone." "Yup I wonder if I'll be known as a legend in duel monsters." Joey wondered. "I hate to ruin your fantasy Wheeler, but all you'll be known for is losing the most duels." Kaiba said coldly. "What!!? Hey I was a good duelist back in the day! At least I came in second place in Duelist Kingdom and didn't get my soul taken!!!" Joey yelled. Kaiba grew furious at Joey. "Honestly can't the two of you grow up and put the past behind you." Mai told them. "Yea that was a long time ago." Leona said. Both Joey and Kaiba stayed quiet after that.

The others smiled as they watched their children duel. "That's the third time in a row you beat me Melissa." Aaron said. "You just need a better strategy." Melissa told him. "What's your strategy?" Aiko asked. "Well I use my parents' old decks and combine them all into one deck." Melissa answered. "That explains why I can never win. Your mom and dad had really good cards. No fair." Aaron pouted. "Don't worry Aaron all you have to do is build your deck more." Aiko said making her friend feel better. "Yeah, but you still won't beat the Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards." Leona said as she held up the card in her hand. "So who's wining?" Leona asked as she walked up to the kids. "I am mommy. I beat Aaron three times with the Blue-Eyes White Dragon." Melissa answered showing her mother the card.

Suddenly a heavy breeze caused the card to fly out of Melissa's hands. "Oh no the card." Melissa said as the card started to fly away. "Don't worry I'll get it." Leona said as she ran to the card. Luckily the card landed on the ground near a tree. (That's a relief.) Leona thought as she picked up the card and dusted it off. Leona was about to leave when she heard, "Hello Leona." The voice sent chills down her spine. (It can't be not after all these years.) Leona thought. Leona turned around and saw Marik. "It's been a long time hasn't it my dear." Marik said evilly. Leona backed away from him. "I can't believe you're still alive. I'm warning you, Marik stay away from me!" Leona yelled. Marik approached Leona and took her hand. "I see you haven't changed at all after all these years." Marik told her. "And I also see you've gotten more beautiful since I last saw you." Mark said. Leona stared angrily at Marik and pushed her hand away. "Don't touch me!" Leona yelled. The others soon arrived and were really shocked to see Marik.

Author's Note: Well its a start. What do u guys think. Remember to reveiew & if u have any ideas I'd appreaciate it.