Still writing, since I'm getting no complaints...Is anyone even reading this thing? Well, it's for my enjoyment, anyway, so here is Ch.3!

Disclaimer: No own YGO. There. I said it. Again.

Ch.3: The Tournament

Kaiba just stood there staring at Tenshi. She had to fight the urge to look away and apologize profusely. She stared him down but her cheeks still flamed with discomfort. What is his problem? God, all I did was bump into the guy...

Meanwhile, for once in his life, Kaiba was speechless. He had no clue what to say. His expression kept switching from shock to anger to wariness. Finally, he spat, "What?! Are you stalking me?!!"

Tenshi's mouth dropped open, caught completely off guard. Turning even redder, she said, "W-what are you talking about?"

"First you bump into me, then you're in my class at school, and now you're the president of Industrial Illusions?! This can't possibly be a coincidence!"

Tenshi regained her composure, then laughed right in his face. "Oh, don't flatter yourself." Kaiba stared at her. "I heard you were arrogant, but this is ridiculous. Do you expect every girl you meet to fall into your lap? Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the world does not revolve around you. It is strange that we meet so much, but coincidence is all it is. Believe me, I doubt anyone would want to be near you."

Kaiba was so angry, a vein popped out on his forehead. The nerve of that woman... In a dangerously low tone he hissed, "Do you have any idea who I am? I am the most powerful man in Japan. I could make things hell for you."

Tenshi flushed again, but stood her ground. "And I could do the same for you, Mr. Kaiba. You know this company holds all the rights to the Duel Monsters game, and without our go-ahead, you couldn't make those little doodads for the game that have made you so filthy rich." She stood up too, but it didn't do much good since she was rather short and Kaiba towered over her as she leaned across her desk. "You can talk to your lackeys any way you want, but you're in my world right now and I expect you to treat me as such." She took a deep breath. "Now sit down so we can discuss what I called you for like civilized people."

The girl had gotten the better of him, and Kaiba knew it. Besides, that little tirade had actually earned her a small sliver of his respect. Kaiba sat down grudgingly. Tenshi sat down too, a soft sigh of relief escaping her lips. "Now, I called you here because I have a proposal of a new tournament for you," she said. "And I'm sure you'll want in..."

Sure enough, that same week, word spread around like wildfire of the new Duel Monsters tournament Industrial Illusions was holding. Duelist Festival was going to be held in Domino and had something for everyone: the tournament would be held in four different sections of town on different dates, each with its own Duel Monsters tutorial sessions and one-day mini-tourneys, along with free food and music. Of course, the real tournament was the Elite Round, which you could only get into by invitation. The winners from the four sections of town would then battle it out in Domino Square to see who would win the glory and see their face plastered all over the giant plasma screens. Mostly everyone chatted about the new rules: double the life points but harder to play magic cards. (real-life game rules, if you're wondering).

At school, Tenshi didn't join in the conversations about Duelist Festival much, but inwardly she was pleased at all the hype it was getting. That was exactly what she wanted. She wanted to make the Duelist Festival crown the latest heavily-sought title in Duel Monsters. She wanted the best duelists around to come to Duelist Festival. Especially those who had been at Duelist Kingdom.

Right now, she couldn't get any answers. It was no use talking to Kaiba, who really hated her guts now after their little altercation, and Yugi and crew were really tight-lipped about the whole thing. "It was crazy, I'll tell you that," Jonouchi had said, laughing it off. "What's there to talk about? All the weirdos show up for Duel Monsters tournaments." "Yeah, you wouldn't want to hear about that, Tenshi," said Anzu, but a tremor of nervousness showed in her voice. Tenshi had dropped it, but now she was certain. Whatever had happened to her Uncle Pegasus, Yugi Mutou and his friends had had something to do with it. She didn't think they were the ones who had attacked him, but they definitely knew more than they were telling.

Tenshi made a decision. She had heard the dueling community in Japan was pretty close-knit. Everybody who was anybody knew everybody, whether they were buddies or they hated them with a passion. Someone knew about Duelist Kingdom. And someone would talk. She looked up and smiled. Oh, yes. The Widow was coming to Duelist Festival.

Okay, now we're getting somewhere! The Black Widow is coming next chapter, but I don't know if the tournament will start next time yet. And please review! I can't know how I'm doing if you guys don't tell me! Ta-ta til next time...