The sun was rolling around to the highest point in the sky. It was almost time. Joey straightened out his clothes and headed to the banquet hall. It was lit up by the midday sun, glaring through the giant hole in the roof. Woven canopies crossed the ceiling and were tied at giant flower bouquets. They hung between huge candles that would later be lit. Long tables covered in white cloths stretched down the hall with golden bowls lining the centre filled with breads and meats and salads. Cakes decorated the spaces between, surrounded by more flowers. There were brass jugs of wine and ale and they all led up to a wooden stage with a huge portrait of duelling dragons was hung as the backdrop. Trophies from previous years were dotted about the room and the servants were slowly filtering in and taking their positions amongst the walls and stage, ready to serve.
The men slowly began to filter in, and Joey, stood there next to Yugi. It was the longest part of the ceremony but was likely to end up like the night before. As they filed in, honey eyes scanned the room for the piercing blue eyes he has seen only hours ago. The more he looked the less he saw. He was swamped in a sea of burning green and murky brown. Fiery yellows and watery grey, but no blue. No shocking sapphire orbs amongst the masses. He wasn't there. Who was this guy? Was he even real? Joey shook his head. It was pointless to think about. Finally the doors to the great hall were pulled shut and Yugi took to the stage, watching each man as he did so. There were mutters amongst the crowed that died slowly as all eyes fell upon the king. He nodded to himself, looking at the faces of his competition.
'Welcome.' He stated, taking a long pause between his next words. 'I am Yugi. King of Domino. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to my Kingdom and the one hundred and eighty second Dragon duels.' The crowed roared, banging mugs and cups on the tables. The small king raised his hands. 'The duels have been held in Domino many times and I would like to thank each of you for your journey here today as I understand that many of you have crossed land and mountains to be with us today.' He watched the room silently agree. 'Many of us became acquainted last night, but as is the rule, we shall all introduce ourselves to the competition, making every battle a fair and just one. Afterwards, we drink!' He raised his arms causing the crowd to cheer once more. 'I shall begin.' He looked at the floor for a few seconds. 'I am King Yugi. Ruler of Domino for three years. I have competed for three years, each time with my Red Eyes.' He smiled the guests. 'You, sir.' He pointed to the man on the closest table. 'Are next.' The crowd clapped and Yugi stepped down leaving the stage open to the young man.
He had blazing red hair and yellow eyes. Tanned skin and a green shirt.
'I am Ortheos.' He smiled. 'I am Price of Hydranda which lies across the sea besides a Volcano. I am 21 years old and this will be my fourth tournament. I will be battling with my Cave Dragon' the boy stepped down leaving way to the next contender.
'Misaki.' The man had pale skin and dark hair that covered black eyes. He was of tall stature. 'I come from the east and am King of Yukigu-Ni and will be riding the Blizzard Dragon. It is my twelfth game.'
More men stepped on to the stage and Joey watched them all. Each in various clothes with different temperaments and dragons. They came from places he could only ever dream of visiting, places he would only ever hear stories about. He sat contently watching their faces wondering if everyone from their kingdom looked as they did. Why did they all come here and compete? And how was the battle so popular? Joey looked around the room as the men talked amongst themselves as the next candidate took to the stage. As his eyes drifted about the room a thick accent drifted over the horde.
'Seto Kaiba. Heir to Königreich der Folterung. I have brought my Blue Eyes.' He paused for but a second. 'And this shall be my first battle.' Joey's heart stopped dead as he looked into the bright blue pools across the room. They had not even glanced at him but he could not help it. Those eyes were breathtaking. As blue as the sky with an icy peak. Seto's skin was soft and pale like creamed milk and he had delicate, almost feminine features. He had a thick accent that described his faraway lands as delicate and friendly. Joey didn't speak any other language and he had no idea how Seto's Kingdom translated. He didn't care. More than anything, more than ever, he really needed to speak to this man. He had so many questions and things to say. He wanted to look at those eyes. Those blue eyes. He'd never seen anyone with eyes of blue, not in twenty years. They were fascinating and he wouldn't rest until he saw them again.
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That's it for tonight. I hope you liked it and hopefully there will be more tomorrow.
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