Chapter II: The Shadows

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Tristan, Kyra, Scyl, Chad, and Professor Humble were all huddled together around Chancellor Sheppard's desk. They were waiting eagerly as to why they were all called to his office in the middle of class.

"Now. I am sure you guys are all wondering why I have called you all here today. You see, there are these three cards. The Sacred Beast cards."

"Sacred Beast cards," asked all five in unison. This is certainly wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting the jist on what killed Yugi and Kaiba, thought Professor Humble.

"Yes, the sacred beasts," Sheppard continued, "These very powerful cards were locked away deep under the school. In fact, that was the prime reason that Duel Academy was actually built. Sure it is here to teach all you youngsters how to duel and the like, however it was built to protect these cards. These cards have the power to take energy from other cards, as well as bring destruction to the world, should they fall into the wrong hands."

"So what do you want us to do, Chancellor," asked Tristan, very intrigued by these turn of events.

Sheppard answered, "I need these seven keys to be protected. Each of you will be given one."

Clearly confused, Chad asked, "But, Chancellor?"

"Yes, my dear boy?"

"You said there are seven keys, and each of us will be given one correct?"

"Correct."

"But. Last time I checked. There are only five of us and if you are going to protect one that would be six. The math still isn't adding up."

"Ah yes. You see, the other two keys. Already have been lost."

"What," yelled all five in unison.

"Yes. Two of the keys have been already won in a duel," said Sheppard gloomily.

"Who had the other two keys," Kyra added in.

It took a few minutes for Sheppard to gain his composure before finally answering, "Jaden Yuki and Zane Truesdale."

"So. The former top duelist at Duel Academy and some kid named Jaden Yuki lost two of the seven keys already," asked Scyl, who now was very intrigued.

"Yes," exclaimed Sheppard.

"Why not give the seven keys to the chosen duelists at one time," Humble added in.

"Because. I thought that those two would be enough to win. Jaden was able to defeat the first of the Shadow Riders, Nightshroud who turned out to be Atticus Rhodes. After that, Zane lost to the second one, Camula, who is a vampire and uses a very deadly Vampire Deck. And then in an attempt to get Zane back, so did Jaden."

This troubled Professor Humble deeply. He finally exclaimed, "So you pit two students against seven Shadow Riders. And expect them to save the world?!"

"Calm down Professor. It has been my biggest mistake that I have ever made. And when this is all said and done, if we still have a world. I am stepping down as Chancellor," stammered Sheppard dejectedly.

"Well then. Let's get to work," Tristan continued, "Let's kick some Vampire ass."

After that, the rest of them took the remaining keys and then went to their dorms.

(Elsewhere on the Island)

A bat flies into a cave and lands on the shoulder of a dark haired, pale woman with fangs in the front of her teeth. "What have you gathered my child?" The bat just screeched, but Camula seemed to understand it. "Good, good. Looks like I have found dinner. I am coming. Tristan Yourk."

(About midnight in Tristan's dorm)

Tristan was having a lot of trouble falling asleep. He knew he had to get some sort of rest for when he had to duel, but it was just too much. Everything that had happened. Him defeating Chad, and then all of a sudden he is a part of saving the world from these Shadow Riders and protecting the Sacred Beast cards from ever coming to see the light of day.

Ugh. Everything that has happened today. This sucks. Am I even good enough to even save the world like father did on multiple occasions? This is way too risky. What am I to do?

At that moment, he heard a voice, and it said, "Don't be afraid Tristan. You are ready. Just believe in your deck."

Surprised, Tristan jumped. He came to one conclusion. "Father? Is that you? Where are you?"

Nobody answered.

"Hmm. Must have been my imagination. Well. I need some sleep." Tristan then pulled his blanket over his head and fell asleep.

(Tristan's Dream)

"HAHAHHAHHAHA," yelled a dark haired woman with fangs. "You have lost Tristan. Now your soul is mine! Hahahah!"

Tristan woke up in a cold sweat. What the hell was that? Was that just a dream? Or was it the future? Tristan didn't have any time to ponder these things, because he finally realized he wasn't even in his dorm anymore. "What the fuck. Where the hell am I," Tristan yelled aloud.

A voice resonated from the hall way. A woman's voice. "You are in my domain, Tristan Yourk. I am Camula. The second Shadow Rider. Time to face your doom to the Shadows!"

With that, Tristan scrambled out of the room on a balcony. At the other end of the balcony stood Camula. "You are up! Good, good. Get ready to duel, Tristan!"

"Fine. Let's duel, Camula. And when I win, you have to give Jaden and Zane back!"

"Heheheh. I can give you Zane back, but I cannot give you Jaden."

This flustered Tristan. "W-What? Why can't you give Jaden back to us?!"

"Because. His soul. No longer exists."

"What?! That doesn't make any sense. What does that supposed to mean?"

"It means that there is a much more powerful force here at work," Camula stated blatantly as if disgusted.

"What do you mean?"

Avoiding the question, Camula stated, "You sure ask a lot of questions little boy. I will tell you what. If you can defeat me in this Shadow Game, then Zane will come back, and I will tell you why little Jaden cannot be given back."

"Deal. Now let's duel!" Tristan put on his duel disk, and put his deck in it. I am going to teach you, not to mess with Duel Academy!"

"We shall see about that little boy," Camula stated maliciously.

Tristan 4000; Camula 4000

"Ladies first. I draw. I play a card in defense mode and end my turn." Once this little boy attacks me, the flip effect will destroy his monsters, and will deal damage equal to his monsters combined attack and defense points.

"My move. Draw!" I have Ancient Rules, Dark Magician, Goblin Attack Force, Raigeki, and two cards that are totally useless. I can win this duel this turn.

"I summon Goblin Attack Force in attack mode. It has a power force of 2100. Now I activate the spell card, Ancient Rules. This allows me to Special Summon one level five or higher normal monster without any sacrifices. I bring forth, the one and only Dark Magician!"

Come on Tristan. Attack me. You will lose this duel, thought Camula.

"Why are you smiling vampire? Don't you see that you are going to lose," asked Tristan baffled by Camula's confidence.

Win this turn? What does he mean, thought Camula.

"Now I activate the spell card. Raigeki! This destroys all of the monsters that you control and sends them to the grave yard!"

At that, Camula panicked. No! I was too confident I would beat him. Master Xiashin warned me to take precaution and I didn't listen.

"What's wrong Camula? Are you afraid now? You got over confident. I want you to remember one thing. I am Tristan Muto! The son of Yugi Muto, the legendary duelist," exclaimed Tristan smirking.

HE'S THE SON OF THE KING OF GAMES! EVEN IF I TOOK PRECAUTION I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO WIN!

"Hehe. Now I will end this duel. Goblin Attack Force, attack her directly!"

Tristan 4000; Camula 1900

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH," screamed Camula who was in a lot of pain.

"Dark Magician," exclaimed Tristan, "End this duel! Dark Magic Attack!"

Tristan 4000; Camula 0

"Now. Bring back Zane, and tell me why you can't bring Jaden back."

Camula looked down. Shocked by her swift defeat. "I can't believe I lost. Fine. I give you Zane."

(Duel Academy Hospital)

Dorothy was putting some inventory away when all of a sudden, Zane Truesdale, former number one duelist at the academy woke up. "Zane? Is that you?" Zane looked over at Dorothy and muttered, "Stronger than Shadows," and fell back unconscious. "Nurse! Zane woke up and he passed out again!"

The school nurse walked over to Zane's bed. "He is alright Dorothy. No need to worry. He just needs some rest."

(Back at Camula's Mansion)

"Now tell me Camula! Where is Jaden?" Tristan started to shake Camula. She muttered, "Stronger than Shadows" then fell unconscious.

Chapter II End

That is the end of Chapter 2. Hehe. If you guys are confused by this chapter, then that is okay. There's a reason I added in the Shadow Riders thing. I know you guys will have a lot of questions. But be patient. I know I am probably gonna get some heat for this chapter, but it is here for a reason. And that reason will be revealed soon and it will eventually make sense I promise. Until then. R&R. Chrisbenoit96 signing off.