Yu-Gi-Oh! International Duelists

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Reference

Katsuya Jonouchi = Joey Wheeler

Anzu Mazaki = Tea Gardener

Hiroto Honda = Tristan Taylor

Ryugi Otogi = Duke Devlin

Yami no Game = Game of Darkness

Papyrus = Ancient Egyptian paper

Chapter 1 - An Ancient Egyptian Military Leader

3881 B.C. Summer

The sounds of swords clashing and summoned golems coming to life and raving havoc near the Temple of Pharaoh Atem were as alive as a spirit. It looked as if a civil war had broken out. It was a small war between a group of military rebels and loyal guards and soldiers of Pharaoh Atem. In the distance of the war, a man yelled, "followers of Hondo's Army, kill the Pharaoh."

The man was an ancient military leader. He had planned this rebellion for some time now. He was sick of Pharaoh Atem's orders. He wouldn't do it. He was going to kill Pharaoh Atem instead.

Meanwhile in Pharaoh Atem's Temple, the Pharaoh was awaiting the arrival of Military Leader Hondo. Atem was putting on ceremonial armor and painting the Seal of Yami no Game on his hands. It woundn't be long until Hondo broke into the temple and got into the Pharaoh's Chambers. Although, it seemed like forever for Hondo to arrive. Atem painted the Eye of Anubis on his forehead. He was prepared for battle.

Hours later, Hondo appeared before Pharaoh Atem. "Pharaoh, I just wanted to let you know that of all the times we've met, I never thought we'd meet for the last time like this."

"Hondo, you've killed hundreds of civilians, and thousands of soldiers. I will not forgive you of this evil you painted over the land. In the name of Ra and the Gods, let the Yami no Game begin!" The painted tattoos on Atem started to glow a bright golden. The surroundings began to melt into darkness. It was now just the Pharaoh and Hondo.

Game START!-

"We will play a game of memory," Atem pulled out ten sheets of papyrus. Every two sheets had the same symbol. Atem laid them on a table in the center of the darkness. They sat at opposite sides of the table. When Atem finished laying down the sheets of papyrus, he prayed to Ra and the sheets shuffled themselves.

Atem then continued praying and light shined on Hondo. "It is your turn Hondo, find the matching sheets. If you are incorrect three times, you lose. Same goes for me." Hondo picked the sheet with the triangle on it. Sweating like hell, Hondo picked another sheet. It was a triangle.

"Ha! You're turn Pharaoh." Atem picked the sheet with a circle on it. Atem picked another sheet, it was a square.

"Ha, you are down one strike Pharaoh." Hondo picked up the other square. He than picked up the X.

"Your over-confidence has failed you Hondo."

"Shut up! I just got a little carried away, that's all. Besides, now we are even in Life Points." Atem picked up an X sheet. Atem picked one more. It was a circle. Hondo laughed at Atem's expense.

Hondo silently picked up two sheets are once. They were an X and a circle. "Hondo, you have picked more than one sheet, now the next two sheets you pick up must be an X and a circle les you lose."

Hondo picked up one sheet first. It was an X. "One more correct and I win, Pharaoh." Hondo picked up sheet. It was a square.

"No! No! NO NO NO NO! Shit! No! This isn't true."

Game OVER!-

"Indeed it is true Hondo, Ra has chosen your fate. It is inevitable now," Atem's actual eyes and backround behind the Pharaoh started to glow, "and now, for your own good. I banish your evil spirit from your body! MIND CRUSH!"

There was a rushing sound and the war outside died down. It was silent as Hondo's body fell to the floor.

It has been years since the choas at the Temple of Pharaoh Atem. Hondo's soul is in an unknown location at this moment. For now.