The world of the Duel Monsters is usually a peaceful place, where fights occasionally break out, but most of them are benign. This peace, however, is broken every 1000 years. When the next 1000 years has passed, a group of monsters appears, no one is sure from where, to strike down 1000 monsters, as a sacrifice, to their master. When this master arises, he brings with him the power to destroy all things, and end the world. However, this great and powerful monster has been felled every time he has risen by a group of brave and powerful monsters. The time is approaching for the next 1000 years to come to a close, and the dark monster's emissaries... are gathering once more.
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In a darkened cave inside the mountains of the Duel Monster world, two monsters meet to discuss business.
5 God Dragon: You are late.
Devil Franken: I was busy preparing.
5 God Dragon: Preparing for what?
Devil Franken: Heh heh heh... The first wave of sacrifices.
5 God Dragon: Good. We shall need as many as we can get.
A whisper of a voice, echoing throughout the wide chamber, calls out to the two monsters. As it speaks, a shadow of a monster appears over a large crest carved into the cave's floor.
???: You... must... sacrifice... for... resurrection...
The two monsters approach the crest cautiously, bowing low before it.
5 God Dragon: We will not fail, my lord.
Devil Franken: Preparations are complete; you will feel some of your strength returning soon. Rest until then.
???: Must... count on... not... fail me...
5 God Dragon: I assure you. We will succeed.
???: Should... fail... consequences...
Devil Franken: We understand, my lord. I will depart immediately for the city.
He moved to leave the cave, but 5 God Dragon stopped him.
5 God Dragon: You are sure this will work?
Devil Franken: I am sure. I would not have gone to the trouble of killing such high level creatures had I not.
Devil Franken pulled out three talons, white as ivory, but obviously scales.
Devil Franken: With these, I will be able to pull this off.
5 God Dragon: Do not fail. If you do, you will not only face the master's wrath, but my own as well.
Devil Franken: I understand.
Devil Franken shuffled out of the chamber. 5 God Dragon returned to the crest, but the shadow was no longer above it.
5 God Dragon: He has almost outlived his usefulness. This will be... his last mission. He will do wonders as an extra sacrifice. An honorable death for the cause of your revival master.
???: Very... well... do... see fit...
5 God Dragon bowed before the crest again.
5 God Dragon: Thank you master. I will see to it that everything runs smoothly.
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Light spilled into Magician of Black Chaos' chamber. Instead of lying in his bed, he was sound asleep on a desk beside it. He was lying over a book of very large age. He shifted as the light hit his face and turned over. A few moments later he pulled his head groggily up from the desk and looked around, finally resting his eyes on the book. He stared at it for a few moments, and then figured out what had happened. He had pored over the book all night long and had eventually fallen asleep. He rubbed his eyes, trying to get the blurriness out of them. When he accomplished this, he picked up a small, thin sheet of paper, marking his place in the book and closing it. He got up and stretched. He put the book back in its place and walked out into the hall. He passed Black Magician Girl's room on the way out. He peeked in. Her room was a mess, but she didn't seem to be there. Perhaps she had gotten up on time for once. He walked downstairs into the dining hall. He could hear the catastrophe going on in the kitchen. He hoped she'd at least cook the food right this time, never mind the state of the kitchen. He sighed and began to walk out.
Black Magician Girl: Breakfast will be ready in a minute! Don't go anywhere!
He turned back and sighed again, shaking his head. He headed toward his place at the head of the medium-sized table, taking a seat and waiting impatiently. A few minutes later, Black Magician Girl came bursting out of the kitchen, dressed in barely more than an apron. Her face and hair was covered in patches of flour. She laid a plate of eggs, bacon, and a couple of biscuits in front him, as well as a small mug of warm apple cider. She grinned widely and gave him a wink.
Black Magician Girl: Dig in!
With that, she dashed back into the kitchen. Magician of Black Chaos observed the food warily.
Magician of Black Chaos: It... looks normal.
Black Magician Girl: What was that?
Magician of Black Chaos: I didn't say anything. You must be hearing things.
Black Magician Girl came back into the room, carrying her own plate and mug. She sat down opposite Magician of Black Chaos.
Black Magician Girl: Whatever you say.
She began to eat her food. Magician of Black Chaos tasted some of each thing. It tasted fine, so he began to eat it more normally.
Magician of Black Chaos: We're going into town today. See if there is anything interesting going on.
Black Magician Girl: Anything you want me to pick up while we're there?
Magician of Black Chaos: There's a list of books I need in the library. Grab it on our way out.
Black Magician Girl: Okay.
Having both finished, Black Magician Girl picked up the plates and proceeded back into the kitchen. Magician of Black Chaos had one last thing to say before she left though.
Magician of Black Chaos: Oh, and...
Black Magician Girl: And...?
Magician of Black Chaos: I think it goes without saying that you need to put some clothes on before we go.
Black Magician Girl blushed profusely and ran back into the kitchen. Magician of Black Chaos sipped the mug of cider as he rose from his chair and walked across the entryway from the dining hall to the library. He looked around for a moment, checking that all his necessary books were in their proper place, and then made sure the list of books was where Black Magician Girl would find it. He then moved back into the entrance hall and took a chair. About 15 minutes later, Black Magician Girl came hustling down the stairs, dressed normally. She ran into the library, grabbed the list, and rushed back out to Magician of Black Chaos.
Black Magician Girl: Ready to go?
Magician of Black Chaos: I've been ready for a half hour now.
Black Magician Girl: Sorry, sorry. Let's go then.
Magician of Black Chaos opened the front door, allowing Black Magician Girl out first. He then walked out behind her, closing the door firmly behind him.