Trials and Tasks.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh/ Yu-Gi-Oh GX otherwise I'd be a rich man, secondly I do not gain profit and thirdly thanks leo the white ranger for writing out the duel that will probably appear in the next chapter of my story folks.
A few weeks had passed since Mana and Mahad had taken to living alongside Syrus, Jaden and Chumley in the Slyther Red Dorm apart from the fact Syrus had altered his deck to spellcaster types, life hadn't changed all that much at the dueling academy with the usual array of homework at that present moment in front of Jaden. Normally Jaden was pretty much distracted from his homework especially when it was set by Dr Crowler usually because because he was thinking of ways to improve his deck however todays distraction came in the form of Alexis sitting besides him in the Slyther's Dorm, she was supposed to be helping Jaden with the homework but the reality was due to the fact the dorm was quiet they where having a kissing session the only thing that Jaden enjoyed next to dueling was a good kissing section with Alexis.
There relationship was going pretty well as was Syrus and Mana's ;
Jaden couldn't help but notice the difference in Syrus's behavior as of recent he was definitely much more confident in his dueling ability, these days Jaden was having to put more effort into dueling with Syrus then any other time he could remember not to mention the fact between Mahad and Mana, Syrus had created a pretty tough deck to beat it wasn't so much that Jaden was losing more on the contrary Jaden was still winning most of the duels but there was a spark in Syrus that Jaden had never seen before when dueling him.
He knew that it wouldn't be long before Syrus became equal in skill to Jaden if not better inevitably the Academy couldn't help but notice the difference in the normally shy demeanor of the timid Syrus becoming more serious and dare they say it, intimidating even everyone would love to have known what had changed Syrus so much but no-one was to find out as no-one would have believed him if Syrus were to try and explain.
Yugi was sitting in his armchair pondering over the disappearance of his Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl cards when the phone at the side of him began to ring, after a moment or two he answered "Yugi Moto speaking" what followed was what could only be the sneering voice of Seto Kaiba but this was no pleasant call and definitely no pleasantries where going to be exchanged "I remember a time you looked after your cards Yugi, now it seems you disregard your deck as worthless, has the title King of Games gone to your head or something?" Yugi was confused how did Seto know that his two best cards went missing however comparing him to Seto was not a very pleasant experience to Yugi "I remember a time a title like that would have gone to your head, however I am nothing like you as you should be aware Seto so no I haven't got arrogant like you once where".
Seto went quiet for a moment before answering "I admit at one point I was very selfish and arrogant however times change as do people, I have learnt from my mistakes of the past whereas you are making mistakes at the present moment anyway explain to me how one my students, Syrus Truesdale has come to acquire the Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl card I was under the impression that only you had" this piece of information made Yugi dumbstruck but he recovered what could only be called a business like manner which was so unlike Yugi to be like "Listen Seto, I want you to get them back for me from this Syrus kid okay? Then once you've got them I'll come to collect them they belong in my deck" he added in a acidic undertone.
Seto mulled over this idea for a moment and then replied in a serious tone that he only ever used when he was determined to get his point across "actually no I won't Yugi, you see I'm not into splitting up good friends and couples" Yugi remained silent, Seto gathered from the silence he could continue his speech "it seems that the spirit of Dark Magician Girl or as Syrus knows her better Mana has bonded in a romantic way that even I'm heartless enough to ruin and as for Dark Magician or Mahad as he was once known in Egypt has made a good friendship with Syrus" he ended plainly.
Yugi was getting angry by what Seto was saying "Fine then if I will duel this Syrus to get them back if that is agreeable to you Seto?" he spat viciously. Seto replied with an almost peculiar cheerfulness that Yugi never knew Seto possessed "that I can arrange, however with the way Syrus has bonded with them and how in tune he is with his deck I seriously doubt your chances of winning against him, in the few weeks I'm aware they've been in the academy with Syrus they have developed a link stronger then you achieved in the years you held onto them it's pitiful really Yugi, you never made any effort once you became King of Games and treated your cards as mere tools rather then things that deserved your respect Kisara can see that and so can I as I have managed to bond with all the cards in my deck I don't know about you but I believe in my cards" Yugi laughed till he had a coughing fit "that is something I would have said to you years ago, do yourself a favor Seto do not patronize me, my friends done that which is why I despise them now" Seto couldn't help but think how pathetic Yugi sounded "whatever you say Yugi but at least I still have self respect and friends you are to duel Syrus in two days, I will send a car to pick you up to drop you off at the airport your flight will leave at 10 a.m. , now goodbye." Seto hung up the phone before Yugi could respond, Yugi was smirking to himself, Syrus would rue the day he ever managed to get his two prized cards he headed to the kitchen to pour himself a generous helping of Gin before turning in for the night two days from now the cards would be his again and Syrus would be humiliated.
Dr Crowler was approaching the Slyther slackers dorm to fetch Syrus Truesdale, Crowler had given up on finding the girl who had dressed as Dark Magician Girl she had disappeared like a spirit without a trace with no way of locating her identity. Crowler was about to knock on the door that lead to the Slyther's dorm when he found himself wondering why Yugi Moto would challenge Syrus to a duel sure he had certainly improved but still Zane would have been more likely a worthy opponent for Yugi, however Seto had given Crowler strict orders to inform him of the upcoming duel and that was it one thing was assured Crowler wouldn't miss that duel even if he was sick as seeing the king of games in action was a rare sight and definitely something one should not miss and seeing the Slyther slacker getting knocked off his high horse would be most interesting, Dr Crowler rapt on the door "Syrus, I wish to speak to you please" no response Crowler decided to open the door regardless of an answer however at that moment Dr Crowler had walked into the dorm Jaden and Alexis where in a passionate embrace.
Crowler face vaulted and caused a bang as his face collided with the floor roughly this bang was the only thing that managed to get the young lovebird's attention with an ashen-faced Crowler crumpled on the floor in front of them and they broke away very quickly trying to look innocent though there cheeks where glowing a reddish colour still "uhmm she was helping me with homework" Jaden said nervously, Alexis choosing to stay quiet "if thats what they call homework these days" Crowler mutter as he got up off the floor "Jaden, where is Syrus do you know?" Jaden blinked stupidly "to be honest I don't know where Sy is Dr Crowler, why do you want him anyway?" Jaden asked confused it was either for bad news or he was in trouble somehow.
"That is none of you business, all I shall say it is important regarding your friend if you see him please tell him I wish to speak with him, oh and by the way I want your real homework by tomorrow Jaden no excuses" Dr Crowler left the dorm closing the door behind him and this was the cue for the couple to continue there activities, the truth was Jaden had knew where Syrus was but didn't want to tell Crowler where he was.
Syrus was staring at the abandoned dorm with Mana one side of him and Mahad the other, the even had started off as just him and Mana practicing dueling and generally enjoying each others company as couples do but Mahad had then turned up saying he was fed up of watching Jaden and is romance life so the group decided to scope out the abandoned dorm to pass the dwindling day light hours they had left, Mana and Syrus where chatting animatedly where as Mahad was focusing intensely on the dorm as if he where searching for something important about its aura or something like that the moment had been pretty normal till it seemed that Mahad was talking to what appeared to be thin air Mana looked at her master with worry in her eyes was it possible for spirits to go mad she found herself wondering whereas Syrus raised his eyebrows inquisitively and gathered front he look on Mana's face this wasn't normal behavior of a spirit that Mahad was acting like.
"Master Mahad are you all right?" Mana asked, Mahad looked at her as if she had gone mad "of course I'm fine I'm just speaking to the Pharaoh" Mana was definitely concerned at this point "but how is that possible, the Pharaoh left this realm many years ago his soul is free to roam in ancient Egypt again" Syrus understandably was looking confused "what are you two on about" Syrus asked exasperated, Mana decided to answer the question of Syrus's "many years ago before you where conceived our Pharaohs soul dwelled inside the millennium puzzle that the younger Yugi Moto wore around his neck, suffice to say there came a point the Pharaoh and completed his objective in the earth realm and given that he lose to Yugi the Pharaohs soul could be released back to Ancient Egypt and Yugi won the duel this is why it seems impossible Master Mahad is speaking to him and also why we have rebelled against the Yugi of this day as he treated us like dirt once the Pharaoh left this realm" she finished the explanation with.
Syrus hadn't grasped everything but understood the basics of the explanation "I guess I understand why you're confused then" "good, because I don't think I could be bothered to say that all again"Mana said laughing, Syrus chuckled briefly they then looked at Mahad who stood stock still and then seemed to loosen up again, Mahad faced the two but when he spoke the voice was not Mahad's "it's good to see you after all this time Mana, I suppose this young man before me is the one you have finally settled to stay with as opposed to the corrupt Yugi, I can tell it is he has a spiritual aura that tells me all I need to know" Mana smiled slightly "right as usual Pharaoh, this is Syrus Truesdale".
Syrus had always been pretty rubbish at stuff like feeling the atmosphere around him but he knew this Pharaoh that had possessed Mahad was one to be respected for more then his title yet he couldn't help being stuck between bowing and standing "you needn't try so hard Syrus, your involved with Mana which makes you a friend to me as well" Syrus sighed with relief "I see you have improved greatly to what you used to be like , Mana tends to to have that affect on people" the Pharaoh said with a chuckle "whats that supposed to mean?" Mana replied pouting cutely "that you're such a beauty that no man could help but improve vastly around you, it was a compliment don't worry" he said matter-of-factly "treat her right Syrus, shes the best girl you'll ever have the luck of being with, I should know I've known her enough centuries" Syrus was on the verge of saying something but the Pharaoh cut him off "I do not wish to be rude Syrus but I have come here with important information for you regarding a duel with the King of Games Yugi, clouded is his judgment by alcohol and the title he carries, he was starting to treat his deck as a mere tool for winning which is why you are lucky enough to have my close friend Mahad and Mana here with you it seems he has found out about your whereabouts and is to duel you in two days, if he wins Mana and Mahad go back to his possession and myself personally i don't believe he deserves them back and I'm sure you feel the same" Syrus had a rage in him he never knew he possessed.
"No way will I let him take them back, I will not let him win no matter what!" Mana's cheeks glowing a brighter colour then usual and the Pharaoh was very impressed at the determination he saw in Syrus, before him stood someone who would surely in time become the King of Games with a pure heart and understanding of respecting his deck to "I wish you the best of luck Syrus although I have a feeling you wont need it hopefully I will see you again in my own body" Mahad's body jerked after these last words and he was back to normal, Syrus stood before the two spirits with his fists clenched " I promise you two that no matter what I wont let Yugi take you away, you deserve better then that and you two are to important to me to lose" he finished impressively, Mahad was the first to speak "spoken like a true man and duelist I will help you all I can to prepare for the upcoming duel" Mana didn't say anything she just pulled Syrus into a hug with silent tears of joys streaming down her face and whispered thank you this caused him to slightly blush, Syrus found himself thinking that there was no way he'd lose for the sake of Mana and Mahad he would give it his all.
In the distance Zane had saw what had happened including the spirits that now where always around his brother, Zane found it hard to admit but he was impressed not that he'd admit it any time soon till he felt like it.
"Just remember" Mana was saying to Syrus "we will be there alongside you to battle and support you" as she finally adjusted her duel disk "Thanks" Syrus said "but for now get your game on!" as they both pulled out 5 cards in preparation for the strenuous training sessions that would be needed for the next two days, it would be hard but failure wouldn't be an option.
Sorry bout the long update but I have been writing out the story and been a bit busy hope you enjoy this chapter and I promise the next story will have dueling in it, scouts honor LOL