Disclaimer: This is my first Yu-gi-oh fanfic although i've watched the series when it came out on cartton network. I'm in the process of watchin it again so I can get inspired. So R&R!!!^^ Also if you decided you wanna flame I will block u!!!^^
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It was almost time to leave for the day and the middle school students were playing a game called, 'Duel Monsters'. Rune watched. She really wasn't into the game because it was kind of childish to her. Her best friend Shiri loved the game and was quite good at it. Rune sighed as she gathered her books to go home. "You really should try it Rune, it's a really fun game." she insisted, gathering her cards and placing them in a deck holder.
"No thanks." Rune replied, picking up her backpack. The bell rang and she rushed out of the door. Rune had to go get her younger brother who attended the elementary school just a few blocks away. He was also a Duel Monster freak with skills.
Rune waited outside as the children filed out. Her brother Ijiri joined her. "Sis I got some new cards while trading today." he said happily as he showed them off to her. She smiled, nodding.
"That's good." she replied as they crossed the street. "Mom and Dad called me and told me that they'll be home late so what do you want for dinner?" Rune questioned.
"Pizza, if that's fine with you Sis." he replied. She smiled before ruffling his hair.
" 'Kay fine with me." she replied, opening the front door.
Rune set her bag down and kicked off her shoes." Hey sis there were some packages for you. And they're from Industrial Illusions!" he exclaimed.
"What would that dumb company want with me?" Rune questioned, heading up the stairs.
"Don't know but what if it's some super rare cards?" Ijiri questioned, placing both packages on her bed.
"I'll find out out when I open them." Rune yelled from the shower. She could only try to relax. She was so sick and tired of hearing about Duel Monsters. It was just a dumb card game in her mind. She wondered why the company that produced Duel Monsters products would send her something. It was strange.
She wrapped a towel around her body as she stepped out of the shower along with a towel for her hair. First she brushed it, her beautiful black red-tipped hair. She didn't know where she got it from but she liked it, it was unique. Walking into her room she went over to her bed and picked up one of the packages. It didn't have a return address but it was addressed to her. Inside was a golden box with a weird looking eye on it.
This eye...it seems like I've seen it somewhere before. Inside the box was a locket with the same eye on it. It was beautiful. It was shaped like an upside down pyramid. "So pretty." she whispered to herself. Ijiri walked in. "sis did you open it yet?" he questioned. Rune didn't hear him as she read the small note that was included with it.
Protect this sacred item and treat it with care.
That was all it said. Ijiri's eyes widened. "Sis that is a lesser known Millennium item, called the Millennium Locket. It was recently excavated from a tomb in Ancient Egypt… in the tomb of an ancient Pharaoh!" he exclaimed.
"Ancient Egypt?" Rune questioned, interest piqued. Rune loved hearing and learning about Ancient Egypt and Pharaohs. It intrigued her to no end. She opened the other box. There was a black glove gauntlet, two silver star chips, and an envelope.
"Ijiri, what is all this?" she questioned.
"That glove is for Duelist city where you duel against other duelists for star chips like those. They qualify you for the finals." Ijiri explained.
Rune was disappointed. "I don't want to duel." she growled. "How do you know all this?" She asked, eyeing him suspiciously.
"Internet." Ijiri replied cockily.
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Yugi just turned 29. He and his friends and family gathered for a celebration. Even though they'd triumphed over evil Yugi still kept the Millennium Puzzle. Yami was no longer a spirit now. He'd been released after they'd defeated evil. "It's been awhile since we've been able to get together like this huh?" Tristan said in disbelief.
"Yeah it's barely possible to keep in contact anymore because of our jobs." Tea replied., "with Yugi running his own game corporation, Me running my own restaurant, Joey and his doctor's office, and Tristan being a lawyer we never have any time to even call and say hi once in awhile." she said softly.
Joey nodded. "She's right; we need to go on a family vacation. That way we'll spend all the time we can together." Serenity nodded. "I agree big brother. We all have been busy with our work and even we need rest or we'll overexert ourselves." she replied. Yami seemed to be deep in thought about the situation. "Even though this vacation is to relax we should bring our decks just in case."
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Rune was very upset. she hated that game with a passion. She'd shoved the box into her brother's hands and kicked him out of her room. The only thing she was really interested in was the locket. That game is stupid! I'm being pressured by a card game This is too much! she thought. "Rune I think this will this will change your mind." Ijiri said shakily. It sounded and looked like he had been crying. She sat up as she was handed the telephone.
"Hello?" she questioned.
"I have your parents my dear." the voice said. "In order to get them back you'll have to duel me with the glove you received. The location is Duelist City. A special boat leaves on Monday afternoon… but rather than talking to me there's someone who would like to speak with you."
Rune wiped her tears. "Little sister these goons seemed to have gotten me too. I don't know what they want but I'll keep Mom and Dad safe until then. I know it'll be hard to live without us but you'll make it through. There is some extra money in both my and Mom's jewelry boxes. Use that on your trip and to assemble your deck. Bye."
Rune hung up the phone, slamming her fist into the wall. She looked at her brother. "I'm going to the game shop. Come with me, you might just have to strengthen your deck if you're coming with me. She grabbed her jean jacket and slipped on her sandals. She wore a yellow tank top and jean shorts. Grabbing her wallet and house keys she hurried out the door, Ijiri behind her. Right across the street was the Moto Game shop.
"Anyone here?" she questioned. An elderly man came from the back.
"How can I help you young lady?" he questioned.
Rune's eyes and face grew serious. "I want to begin playing Duel Monsters and I figured this was the best place to buy cards." Rune explained.
"Well you've picked the right place then young lady. Are there any particular cards that you would like to look at?" he questioned.
"I'll start with a starter card pack first." Rune replied, looking down at her younger brother who nodded. He agreed to give her advice for assembling her deck. Rune looked down at the glass display case. A card caught her eye. She'd only seen it once on TV. It was Dark Magician Girl.
"I want a card that fits me so I choose Dark Magician Girl."
A man walked into the room. He reminded her of her younger brother's Dueling Idol. Ijiri's eyes lit up.
"Y-yugi Moto?" he stuttered. Rune didn't pay attention as she chose more cards and starter packs.
"Is that your sister?" Yugi questioned. Ijiri nodded.
"Yeah that's my older sister Rune." he replied.
"Rune huh? She seems like she'd make a formidable duelist." Yugi commented.
"At first she hated duel monsters but now she wants to start playing." Ijiri added, his voice softening.
"Rune?" Yugi questioned. The black-red tipped haired girl turned to face him. "I'll help you assemble your deck if you wish." he offered. Rune took his hand into hers, determination in her eyes.
"I need all the help I can get If I want to save my parents and older sister. Please help me so I can become a good enough duelist so I can save them." she pleaded, almost begging. Yugi's face turned serious.
"What did you just say?" he questioned, his eyes widening. She nodded her head at him before looking to the side to avert his gaze away from her.
Yugi, Tea, and Yugi's friends all gathered in the room, going unoticed as she told her story. They stood behind the counter, listening.
"I got a call from their captors just a little while ago and hearing that I knew my fate had ben decided, my becoming a duelist against my will. she said, leaning against the wall, I always hated 'Duel Monsters' but now...I have to get rid of my hate for it and duel with their lives at stake."
After saying that she honestly wanted to cry but she never did let her emotion guards down in front of anyone. She looked up into Yugi's violet eyes before turning away from him, trying to sort out her placed a hand on her shoulder, givng her his best smile.
"I know it'll be hard for you but I'll teach you myself. The situation you're in changes the situation completely. But that is if you accept." he replied, his voice grave.
Rune looked from her brother to yugi, thinking it through thoroughly. This is so frustrating! she thought. I must accept in order to save them or I won't be able to forgive myself!
Rune's eyes softened. "I understand and will put my heart and soul into it 100%, I promise!"
Yugi smiled. "I know."
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Well thats the prolouge for this story. I'll make sure that this story lives up to its name so please review or I won't have anything to help me go any further. For those of my subcribers....I'm BACK!!! Srry for the long wait!!^^
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