This is my first fan-fiction, so feel free to contribute any sort of criticism that you feel neccessary via reviewing, though please don't blatantly flame. This is a Yugioh, Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragonball Z cross-over.

It takes place directly after the final (original) Yugioh episode, (in DBZ) after Majin Buu has been defeated, though before the final four episodes, meaning that Uub has not been introduced, and only six months have passed since Kid Buu's defeat, and after the final episode of Yu Yu Hakusho (though several months have passed).

I recognise that the Yugioh franchise and all corresponding characters and concepts are the sole property of Kazuki Takahashi, and am not using either for profitable, or damaging purposes.

I acknowledge that the Yu Yu Hakusho franchise and all corresponding characters and concepts are the sole property of Yoshihiro Togashi, and am not using either for profitable or damaging purposes.

I acknowlegde that the Dragonball Z franchise and all corresponding characters and concepts are the sole property of Akira Toriyama, and am not using either for profitable or damaging purposes.

Several characters may appear of my own creation.

Chapter 1:

A message from Pegasus

Long, flowing silver hair, a well-kempt suit and a pristine, complacent complexion that seemed to only rarely falter – yes, this was the make-up to the man known as Maximillion Pegasus, the same man who had solely resurrected the duel monsters game for modern times, the same man who had been a possessor of the Millennium eye, held his own duel monsters tournament and kidnapped two people. He was rich, world renowned and lived in his own castle, situated on a desolate island.

In the last several years, Pegasus had changed from being a cynical, villainous and vindictive man, and had instead adopted a more benevolent, relaxed and remote disposition. Though he still held his unique quirks, those who had met him in recent times would agree that he had changed for the better.

Yugi Mutou was the one responsible; the young, innocent boy had shocked the world by succeeding in defeating Pegasus and thus earning the title of "king of games". Since his defeat, Pegasus has henceforth lived in solitude, rarely attempting to enter the public eye.

Yugi and his friends received the message from Pegasus in his usual form – a single, unmarked video cassette addressed to Yugi.

"What is it Yug'?"

Joey enquired lazily, his eyes narrowed as they focused on Yugi, busily tearing open a white cardboard box and rummaging inside its depths. Joey had been slumped on the couch for most of the afternoon, allowing the glow afternoon sun to bathe him in a tender warmth. The television droned on in the background, but no one had been paying any real interest in it.

Tristan, who had been laying on the carpet, staring at the ceiling, yet letting his mind wander now sat up and he too cast a wary eye towards Yugi. He yawned blearily and spoke.

"You ok, Yugi?"

Yugi had withdrawn the video tape, his eyes were wide and his mouth had drawn into a frown as he gazed at it intently. After near a minute of waiting, he replied, in a shallow, blank tone.

"It's from Pegasus…."

Tea's disgusted exclamation was the first to pierce the dormant air.

"What does that creep want?"

Yugi replied, the initial surprise of receiving the videotape beginning to wear off and a little stability returning to his voice.

"I dunno, he's just sent this video, he hasn't even left a note"

"Not another one!"

Joey said, the agitation in his voice evident. Tristan had now fully risen to his feet, his fists clenched and raised in a battle-like pose.

"Well, what are you waiting for, Yugi, put it in. I want to see what old Pegasus wants"

Yugi obliged, his friends watching anxiously as he inserted the tape into the VHS and pressed play.

Yugi seemed to be the only one in the room who did not acquire a spiteful sneer as Pegasus's face lit up the screen. He had a wry smile and the same air of contentness that Yugi was accustomed to seeing in Pegasus, whether there was something greater, something darker underlying, or not. Pegasus rarely used his face to depict any other emotion than Jubilance, a trait which worried Yugi, even now. Yugi knew Pegasus had changed, yet he still found it hard to forgive him for capturing his grandfather and Kaiba's brother at the Duelist Kingdom Tournament.

Yugi stared fixedly at the screen and Pegasus began to speak. His pompous, euphoric tone reverberating throughout the room.

"Yugi boy, how long has it been?"

Pegasus paused and sighed. Joey's voice pierced the air, provoking a small chuckle from the others.

"Never seeing him again wouldn't be long enough away from this creep"

Pegasus began to speak again, he rested his head on his interlocked hands as he did so.

"As you must have assumed by me contacting you in such a discreet manner, this is an urgent matter and one that I hope you will agree to help me with. I realise we have had our differences in the past, and I understand any apprehension you may have about complying with my request. I will cut to the point, as I have no time to spare for idle chatter. Something urgent has come up, and I require your attendance at my island as soon as possible. At 9:00AM tomorrow morning, several of my people will meet you at the dock, you will board a private boat and should arrive by nightfall. Now, your group is welcome to come along with you Yugi – that being Tea, Tristan and Joey Wheeler, but I prohibit you from telling anybody else. There is something that I must tell, you and you alone Yugi, it is of the utmost importance that this information is not spread. I'll see you tomorrow."

The tape stopped and the screen faded to darkness, yet Pegasus's words lingered about the room. Every person in the room looked slightly bemused, but Yugi remained seated on the floor, his hands clasping his jeans, his mind wandering into a deep contemplative state. What did Pegasus want?

His thoughts were punctuated by Joey's brash voice.

"What information is he afraid that we are going to spread exactly?"

Joey enquired to the room at large, looking slightly aggravated.

"I mean, he didn't tell us anything. If you ask me, this sounds like a trap"

However, Yugi turned to Joey, his eyes indicative of his deep deliberation and sighed.

"No, I don't think so, Joey. Pegasus has no reason to lure us into a trap that I can see, and I think he's a lot different now than how he was back at duelist Kingdom."

Tea spoke up, her voice shrill with anxiety. She had no desire to re-enter the realm of the man who had once imprisoned Yugi's Grandpa, yet it seemed as if Yugi was seriously considering it.

"You aren't actually considering this are you, Yugi? Think about all he's done, he kidnapped both your Grandpa and Mokuba, have you forgotten that? I say we don't bother, what could be so important that he wants us there so urgently, anyway?"

Yugi stared up at Tea, he bore a frown and his eyes were wide. The message from Pegasus had deeply perturbed him and left him afloat in a sea of wonder and concern. His meek voice wavered as he spoke to the room at large.

"I think we should go guys. I know what Pegasus has done in the past, but he was blinded by grief. I don't forgive Pegasus, but he sounds as if he honestly wants me to come to his island. He said that you guys can come, so who's with me?"

Yugi swiveled his head around hopefully. At first he observed the same identical expressions of apprehensions and skepticism, though slowly, each person began to smile and all nodded in agreement.

"Of course, we'll go buddy. I don't have anything else planned"

Tristan said in his calm, flat voice.

Joey laughed lightly.

"I could never miss an adventure with Yugi, no matter the reason."

"Sure! Friends always stick together"

Tea exclaimed fervently, though her voice still held evident trepidation.

So, that night, the four friends packed, ready for an early start to the day, yet not knowing what they would find when they stepped onto the island that had once been home to the duelist Kingdom tournament. There they would find a billionaire that had lived in solitude since. However, as each member of the group sorted clothes and other items into their bags, they each mulled over in their minds what else had transpired in the wake of Pegasus's tournament – Joey's sister, Serenity's vision had been restored after Joey prize money for her eye operation, Joey had honed his dueling skills to new heights and they had met many new friends, whilst their own friendship group became closer knit.

What would they find when they entered duelist kingdom once more?