According to their histories, Duel Spirits are assigned to every human soul that is born. Each person on this Earth has a Duel Spirit hand chosen by destiny. It is done before that person is even conceived in the womb by the powers of the Universe. Before such a time occurs, each Duel Spirit must wait and gather their strength in order to properly match their human counter-part. The two soul's link upon conception, creating a tie between them that is wholly unbreakable. The Duel Spirit then must wait until the human child is ready to accept them. Once the human acknowledges the presence of the Duel Spirit, they may form their fateful bond. The two may merge their strength and become one. They will share thoughts, emotions, and physical enhancements. Together, they must embark through the hardships, trial, and joys of life. In addition, the human may take upon themselves Duel Spirits of a similar affiliation to that of their master Duel Spirit.
Throughout history only few humans have been selected to carry the powers of formidable Duel Spirits. These people are known as Psychic Duelists in which they may physically manifest harm and damage to their opponents or enemies using the direct power of their Duel Spirit. Those few are Seto Kaiba charged to the Blue Eyes White Dragon, Yugi Moto charged with the Dark Magician, and Joey Wheeler charged with the Red Eyes Black Dragon. With stronger Duel Spirits comes access into their world. They become channels for the human to pass through and enter into the Duel Spirit World.
When I first learned of this I believed it to be pure fantasy. The idea that there were actual Duel Spirits seemed crazy to me. They were just drawings on cards.
But then came my time to accept my Duel Spirit. I can still picture that fateful day. It was raining and chilly outside and I was walking home from school. I went to the University across town, so my way home was long and secluded. I passed Domino High along the way. I didn't know Yugi or the others at that time. I was in my last year of college so hanging with high-school juniors never crossed my mind. I just remembered how the rain came down hard on my umbrella and of how the patter of drops entranced me as I walked.
I recall thinking to myself, 'My life is great…but I'm ready for something better.' I often felt this way, I guess everyone does when they come to the end of their college undergrad work. I wanted my life to start. And I didn't mean it in through getting a job. I wanted something greater, bigger, fantastic. That's when it happened.
A flash of whitish-blue light surrounded me and I dropped my umbrella onto the ground. The light pooled before me and a figure emerged; Slowly as if on a slow-rising pedestal. It was kneeling, and it was dressed in black. A large black horned headdress with dark purple straps covered a mass of long flowing hair which was also black. The body of this being was covered from head to toe in what looked like leather. Straps of purple encircled its legs and thighs and its arms and chest. Large golden buckles shown in the light as it rose into full view. I stood there in awe. What else could I have done? Run? Nah. This type of thing completely bewitches you.
I noticed that this being was holding something long. It was very long actually. It looked like a staff with a dark green jewel situated at the top. The bottom portion of the item tapered and was sharp and blade-like.
Finally the light diminished and all that remained was the two of us alone in the rain. As I fought battles with my mounting fear and excitement I remained still, lest my movements alerted this thing and it attacked me. I could not see its face for its head was lowered in supplication. Then, slowly, it looked at me.
Such blue skin! I thought. This being had skin the color of sapphire, flawless and smooth. Tattoos of jagged black rimmed its lower eyelids, extending to its jaw. A tattoo also went from its bottom lip to its chin. But the eyes, those red eyes, they fastened me. They were fierce and piercing. They sent chills up my spine and made this already damp day even colder. This blue skinned being said nothing, but began to stand. I backed away then, braced to run if needed. It moved with a grace that the finest dancer would envy. Long legs and arms, a confidant stance and regal air accompanied this figure. I saw that it was male when it straightened its broad back, pushing his chest forward and up. My eyes fell onto his hair which grazed his slim hips.
I felt small in his presence. I felt afraid of him. Then those cobalt lips parted and he spoke.
"You need not fear me. I mean you no harm."
I blushed. His voice was as calm and smooth as his skin.
"Where did you come from? Why are you here then?" I asked.
This being lowered his staff so that the green jewel was facing the ground and approached me. I did not back away this time.
"I come from a land far away and yet near. I have been watching you for many years. It is my duty to ensure your safety."
I blinked. "My safety?"
"Yes," he answered. "I have been charged with protecting you. I have been chosen by fate to be your Duel Spirit."
This being stood before me and his height caused me to tilt my head upwards. He was powerful and impressive. His red eyes stared down at me with a cool calculating reserve.
"My Duel Spirit? But who are you? What's your name?" I whispered never leaving his gaze.
He paused. His jaw clenched and released the muscles beneath causing the blue flesh to flex.
"I am known as the Magician of Black Chaos. But, you my Lady may address me by my true name: Razel."