Chapter 1
You find yourself in a huge metropolis and you are surrounded by buildings that seem to touch the sky. You here a large amount of cheering coming from the west and wander towards it to see what the commotion is. When you arrive you see a huge stadium with thousands of people surrounding the gates. You ask a nearby stranger what is going on. The elderly man looks up through his scuffed spectacles and replies:
Old Man: Today is the day of the international Blitzball Tournament held here in Zanarkand stadium. The Zanarkand Abes have recruited a new player. Rumour has it that she is the star player's girlfriend. I wonder if she is as good as he is.
You walk to the gates and for a small fee are admitted into the stadium. You gaze into the centre of the stadium and see two huge rings made of titanium. One is a circle held horizontally and the other is diagonal and revolving around the other and it appears that energy is charging in the middle of it.
Just then a girl walks up behind you and taps you on the shoulder. You spin around in a panic and see her standing there smiling at you.
Girl: Hi I'm Yuna. The new recruit of the Zanarkand Abes. You: Uh hi. Nice to meet you. Yuna: So who are you rooting for today? You: I don't know. It's hard to say considering I don't know anything about this sport. Yuna: Well why don't you stay for the game and we can talk after? You: um sure why not? Yuna: Okay great! Meet me at the East Block Entrance ok? You: All right. See ya! Yuna: Bye!
Yuna walks away from you and disappears into a dark corridor which seems to go down and seems endless. After standing there zoning out for about 5 minutes, you decide to got to your seat. Then, the stadium goes dark and the energy starts expanding between the two rings. Until finally it explodes and the rings are holding in place a huge sphere of water. The players come out and stand in position ready to start. Then a hooded figure comes up behind you and sits down beside you.
Figure: So, you are the one then. You: uh. The one? Figure: The one who just appeared out of nowhere correct? You: Uh. Yeah that's me. What of it? Figure: I just wanted to make friends is all. Do you play a card game called duel monsters? You: Uh. Yes I do. Figure: Excellent. Here, take this. It's a special device that produces holographic images of the card played in a duel. Attach it to your wrist and you are ready to go. You: Um thanks. But why? Figure: I have a request for you. I need your help. You: Ok what is it? Figure: I have an enemy named Yugi Motou. I need you to help me defeat him in a duel. If you succeed, a great reward is in account. If you fail, well that's up to me. You: And If I were to decline? Figure: I'm afraid I must insist.
The figure pulls out a small, shining gold staff with and Egyptian hieroglyph on it.
Figure: To escape suffering you will help me. And as for the girl. Yuna is it? You: Yes that's her. Figure: Get her on your side. You will need her help. You: But wait. I don't even know your name! Figure: My name is Marik Ishtar. Remember that name well. For I am your employer and you will do as I ask. Agreed?
Marik is enshrouded in a black fog and disappears.
You: What the? Ok then....I'd best keep my word and help him. What are these consequences he talks about? I don't know if I wanna find out. But I must find this Yugi! Back home in Domino, I'm the champ and I will be the champ here in Zanarkand as well. Just then a boy with spiked hair walks up behind you.
Boy: Hi I'm Yugi. Nice to meet you. Can you please tell me where I can find East Block A? You: I've found you! Yugi: What? You: My employer is Marik Ishtar. Yugi: Marik Ishtar?!?!?!? You: Yes. And he has commanded that I defeat you. Now prepare to face the end Yugi Motou! For when I defeat you I will be rewarded. Failure is not an option! It's time to duel! Yugi: Fine! I accept your challenge!
Yugi's necklace then glows and he suddenly becomes taller and has a deeper voice.
Yugi: I am Yami Yugi. Yugi's other half. I will help him defeat you so you will not claim your prize from Marik! Let's duel. The heart of the cards will guide me through this duel. You: Heart? Hah! It's all about power! You are going down.
You and Yugi: LET'S DUEL!
You find yourself in a huge metropolis and you are surrounded by buildings that seem to touch the sky. You here a large amount of cheering coming from the west and wander towards it to see what the commotion is. When you arrive you see a huge stadium with thousands of people surrounding the gates. You ask a nearby stranger what is going on. The elderly man looks up through his scuffed spectacles and replies:
Old Man: Today is the day of the international Blitzball Tournament held here in Zanarkand stadium. The Zanarkand Abes have recruited a new player. Rumour has it that she is the star player's girlfriend. I wonder if she is as good as he is.
You walk to the gates and for a small fee are admitted into the stadium. You gaze into the centre of the stadium and see two huge rings made of titanium. One is a circle held horizontally and the other is diagonal and revolving around the other and it appears that energy is charging in the middle of it.
Just then a girl walks up behind you and taps you on the shoulder. You spin around in a panic and see her standing there smiling at you.
Girl: Hi I'm Yuna. The new recruit of the Zanarkand Abes. You: Uh hi. Nice to meet you. Yuna: So who are you rooting for today? You: I don't know. It's hard to say considering I don't know anything about this sport. Yuna: Well why don't you stay for the game and we can talk after? You: um sure why not? Yuna: Okay great! Meet me at the East Block Entrance ok? You: All right. See ya! Yuna: Bye!
Yuna walks away from you and disappears into a dark corridor which seems to go down and seems endless. After standing there zoning out for about 5 minutes, you decide to got to your seat. Then, the stadium goes dark and the energy starts expanding between the two rings. Until finally it explodes and the rings are holding in place a huge sphere of water. The players come out and stand in position ready to start. Then a hooded figure comes up behind you and sits down beside you.
Figure: So, you are the one then. You: uh. The one? Figure: The one who just appeared out of nowhere correct? You: Uh. Yeah that's me. What of it? Figure: I just wanted to make friends is all. Do you play a card game called duel monsters? You: Uh. Yes I do. Figure: Excellent. Here, take this. It's a special device that produces holographic images of the card played in a duel. Attach it to your wrist and you are ready to go. You: Um thanks. But why? Figure: I have a request for you. I need your help. You: Ok what is it? Figure: I have an enemy named Yugi Motou. I need you to help me defeat him in a duel. If you succeed, a great reward is in account. If you fail, well that's up to me. You: And If I were to decline? Figure: I'm afraid I must insist.
The figure pulls out a small, shining gold staff with and Egyptian hieroglyph on it.
Figure: To escape suffering you will help me. And as for the girl. Yuna is it? You: Yes that's her. Figure: Get her on your side. You will need her help. You: But wait. I don't even know your name! Figure: My name is Marik Ishtar. Remember that name well. For I am your employer and you will do as I ask. Agreed?
Marik is enshrouded in a black fog and disappears.
You: What the? Ok then....I'd best keep my word and help him. What are these consequences he talks about? I don't know if I wanna find out. But I must find this Yugi! Back home in Domino, I'm the champ and I will be the champ here in Zanarkand as well. Just then a boy with spiked hair walks up behind you.
Boy: Hi I'm Yugi. Nice to meet you. Can you please tell me where I can find East Block A? You: I've found you! Yugi: What? You: My employer is Marik Ishtar. Yugi: Marik Ishtar?!?!?!? You: Yes. And he has commanded that I defeat you. Now prepare to face the end Yugi Motou! For when I defeat you I will be rewarded. Failure is not an option! It's time to duel! Yugi: Fine! I accept your challenge!
Yugi's necklace then glows and he suddenly becomes taller and has a deeper voice.
Yugi: I am Yami Yugi. Yugi's other half. I will help him defeat you so you will not claim your prize from Marik! Let's duel. The heart of the cards will guide me through this duel. You: Heart? Hah! It's all about power! You are going down.
You and Yugi: LET'S DUEL!