(I come to the main hall, where I come across a boy and a white beagle)
Boy: Excuse me. Are you the one they call Archer?
Me: Yes, I am. And you are?
Boy: Charlie. Charlie Brown. This is my dog, Snoopy.
Snoopy: (shakes my hand)
Me: So you're who James told me about from Judy.
Charlie Brown: Uh, who are James and Judy?
Me: Oh, right. I nearly forgot you just came here. Let me give you the tour. I'll introduce you to everyone you meet along the way.
Charlie Brown: Thank you. Come on, Snoopy.
(Charlie Brown and Snoopy follow me to explore the base)
(Note: I do not own anything from Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V or Sofia the First. All I own is my OC. Also, the English names shall be used.)
The Royal Duelists
Chapter 1: Welcome to Paradise City
It was a calm, sunny day in the kingdom of Enchancia and the royal family is outside enjoying the nice weather. Princess Sofia and Prince James are playing a friendly round of Dazzleball with Amber, Roland and Miranda watching from the stands. A few minutes later, Sofia tries to catch the ball, but it flies over her and the ball bounces past the goal and into the bushes.
"Oops. Sorry about that, Sofia." James apologized.
"It's alright. I'll go and get it." Sofia said as she went over and picked up the ball. Once she did, she found a mysterious flyer under one of the trees. It depicted of two creatures standing face-to-face, about to fight. The creature on the left was of a fiendish-looking swordsman garbed in dark grey armor armed with a red-and-gold sword and a matching shield; the other was of a futuristic-looking cybernetic dragon.
"What's this?" Sofia asked herself about the flyer. She then hears James' voice.
"Hey, Sofia! Come on!"
"Coming!" Sofia called out as she returned to the Dazzleball field with the ball and flyer.
"What took you so long, Sofia? And what's with the flyer?" Amber asked, noticing the flyer in Sofia's hand.
"This? I found it under a tree when I picked up the ball." Sofia clarified.
"Let me see it." James requested. Sofia handed her brother the flyer and he read the contents.
"What does it say, James?" Roland asked.
"It's an ad for a tournament." James assumed.
"A tournament? What kind of tournament?" Miranda asked. James continued reading the flyer.
"Hey, I think I've heard of this." James said.
"You have?" Amber asked with a raised eyebrow.
"More or less. I believe this flyer is a tournament for a popular card game called Duel Monsters." James theorized.
"Duel what?" Amber asked in confusion.
"Duel Monsters. It's a popular card game played across the world." James said.
"Whatever this "Duel Monsters" is, I bet it sounds fun." Sofia smiled.
"And the best part is, the qualifiers start in three days." James smiled.
"Where does this tournament take place, James?" Miranda asked.
"Well, according to the flyer, it's in a place called the Leo Institute of Dueling in Paradise City." James read from the flyer.
"Paradise City, you say?" Roland smiled. "Well, I guess we have time before the qualifiers begin. Perhaps we should go to Paradise City and explore."
"Really?" Sofia asked happily.
"That's right. First thing tomorrow, we will leave for Paradise City." Roland declared.
"Yes!" James cheered. With that, everyone returned to the castle to prepare for their trip to Paradise City the next day, unaware that they're being watched by a dark being, located in a pitch-black rift. His crimson eyes focused on Sofia, as well as the Amulet of Avalor she's wearing.
"Bring her amulet to me…" The dark figure said with his voice echoing across the rift.
The next day, in Paradise City, a young boy around fourteen years of age was walking around the city. He had crimson and green hair with one spike of green jutting upward and crimson eyes. A blue crystal pendant hangs around his neck. He also wore a buckled choker and a pair of orange-lensed goggles with a blue star obscuring the right lens. His clothing consisted of a simple orange t-shirt with a thick brown belt with a silver buckle over it, green pants with Deck pockets on each leg and magenta shoes, along with crimson wristbands. He also wears a gold and red-lined white school jacket over his shoulders like a cape. His name is Yuya Sakaki and he is about to visit his friends at the You Show Duel School, a preparatory Duel school possibly named after his father, Yusho Sakaki, who suddenly vanished three years ago.
"Hey, Yuya!" Upon reaching the school entrance, he hears a gruff voice coming his way. The owner of the voice came from a tall teen with a huge frame. His black hair is styled in a large pompadour and restrained by a red band. His large nose is a bit redder than his face and his cheeks show a constant blush. His clothes are comprised of a vest-like school jacket over a white coat with a gold trim, and white pants. He has a white sash crossed over his back and tied over the left shoulder. He is also seen wearing sandals.
"Hey, Gong." Yuya greeted his childhood friend, known as Gong Strong, who is known for his Heavystrong Duel Style, where he stands in one spot, regardless of the scenario.
"Are you here to enter the tournament qualifiers?" Gong asked him in a voice that closely resembled Elvis Presley.
"Yeah, I just came here to tell the others about it." Yuya told him. "Did you hear about the qualifiers?"
"Sure did. Gong was pretty surprised that the qualifiers came up out of the blue." Gong said.
"Speaking of the qualifiers, where do you think they'll be held?" Yuya asked.
"Gong heard that it's happening at the Leo Institute." Gong theorized.
"The Leo Institute?" Yuya said. Gong simply nodded in reply. "Do you think Declan is the one hosting?"
"What do you expect, Yuya? His mother is the chairwoman." Gong pointed out. "Besides, Gong also heard he's also competing in it, too."
"What?!" Yuya gasped in surprise.
"So Declan's competing in his own tournament?" A calm, female voice asked. Both Duelists turn around and notice four people, one teenage girl and three children. The lone teenager sported dark pink hair tied in pigtails with lighter pink bangs that fall to the side of her face. Her pigtails are clipped down by blue, spherical hair clips. Her clothes consisted of a sleeveless light blue and white shirt with a green musical note on the right collar as well as a red tie, along with a dark red skirt that stops below the top of her dark stockings. Around her wrist is a double-banded metal bracelet that is slightly larger in circumference with two pink stones on either end at the points where the bands intersect, framed by a simple rose design.
The younger female of the group, Allie, had red hair and fair skin, golden eyes and a large, multi-colored headband. She wore a short cream t-shirt over a striped pink and red long t-shirt and long black socks. She also wore brown shoes and a blue bracelet.
The short blue-haired boy, Tate, wore a white short-sleeved shirt and a brown vest, as well as a watch, short khaki pants and blue shoes.
The small, rotund boy, Frederick, wore a yellow sweatshirt with a red bear head on it over a simple red t-shirt, large orange shorts held up by blue and black striped suspenders as well as blue and black wristbands.
"Oh, hey, Zuzu." Yuya greeted her.
"We heard what you said about Declan entering the tournament." Zuzu theorized.
"That's right." Yuya nodded. As they were talking about Declan and his entry into the tournament, Allie spotted something in the skies.
"Guys, look!" Allie shouted, pointing to the air. Everyone looks toward where Allie is pointing and they see a flying carriage.
"Is that a carriage?" Tate asked.
"Yeah, but I don't recall this place having any carriages, let alone flying ones!" Yuya noted.
"Gong would wager someone out there heard about the tournament and decided to pay us a visit." Gong theorized.
"Why don't we go and meet these visitors?" Frederick suggested. Soon, they notice that the flying carriage was descending and coming their way.
"Maybe we don't have to, because I think they're about to meet us." Yuya clarified as the carriage touched down in front of them. They see the royal family exit the carriage.
"Could that be…?" Allie gasped.
"I've heard of them." Yuya said.
"You have?" Tate asked.
"Yeah, that's the royal family of Enchancia." Yuya confirmed as the royal family exited the carriage.
"So this is Paradise City." Amber said.
"It's huge!" Miranda gasped in awe.
"Excuse me." Zuzu piped up. The royal family notice Yuya and his friends standing in front of them. "Are you the royal family?"
"Why, yes." Roland answered on their behalf. "My name is Roland and this is my wife, Miranda. And these are our children, James, Amber and Sofia."
"It's nice to meet all of you." Sofia greeted.
"Pleased to meet you, too. My name's Yuya." Yuya gave the family his name. The rest of his friends gave them their names one by one.
"Hello. I'm Zuzu."
"Gong's the name. Don't forget it."
"Hi, I'm Allie."
"Hello. I'm Frederick."
"And I'm Tate."
"What brings you here?" Yuya asked.
"Well, Sofia found this flyer for a tournament yesterday and it said it was going to take place here." Roland explained. Sofia handed Yuya the flyer she found yesterday. He reads the contents.
"If you're looking to enter the tournament, then you've come to the right place." Yuya smiled.
"Nice!" James cheered.
"Of course, the flyer said the qualifiers start at this place called the Leo Institute of Dueling. Do you know where it is?" Miranda asked.
"Yeah. Just look for the giant tower with the letters "LID". You can't miss it." Gong replied.
"Thank you." Roland thanked them as he and Miranda reentered the carriage and left for the Leo Institute, leaving the children with Yuya and his friends.
"So, I take it you three are here to enter, eh?" Yuya asked the royal children, to which all three nod in reply. "Well, if you want to enter, then you'll need a Deck and a Duel Disk. And I know just the place. Follow me." Yuya starts leading the three royal children to get them their own decks, unaware that two people were watching from atop a building. One of the mystery figures starts speaking into a headset.
"She's here. And she's brought the amulet, too." The first figure spoke into the headset.
"Understood. Keep a close eye on her. Should anything happen, notify me immediately." He hears a calm voice from his headset.
"Copy that. Beginning mission." The first figure replied. The second figure looks over to his companion, who nods. Both of them leap from the pillar, intending to complete whatever mission they were given.
(After the tour, Charlie Brown and I were discussing a future story in the auditorium while Snoopy watches from the stage)
Charlie: Interesting. I hope this story of yours is a good as it sounds.
Me: I intend to make it interesting, Charlie. Trust me on this.
Blaze: (bursts in with Silver) Archer! We've got trouble!
Me: Blaze! Silver! What's going on?
Silver: Station Square is under attack, from Eggman's army!
Charlie: Who?
Me: I'll explain it all later. Blaze, Silver, gather everyone you could find. I'll meet you at the hangar.
Silver: Got it.
(Blaze and Silver took off)
Me: I better get going. Charlie, why don't you and Snoopy make yourselves comfortable here?
Charlie: Thank you.
Me: Well, guess I have to make the preparations. You readers may rate/review/fav. Archer out!