I'm back with chapter 7 of The Fox Duellist. I hope you all enjoyed last chapter, a thousand thank you's to all those who REVIEWED last chapter. You guys really make writing this worth it and it's very encouraging.

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So let's duel! Game on!

The Fox Duellist

This is my Game

Naruto sat by a fire as he poked the wood into the small fire with a stick. He then proceeded to drop it to his side. Yami disconnected himself from Naruto's mortal body and sat opposite from him. He watched he fire intently for a few moments as his cerulean eyes in contrast to the roaring flames. He looked up at Naruto who seemed to be doing the same thing, lost in thought.

He decided to break the silence between them.

"I recall you telling me that you bought something of great importance before we left for this island. You said that you couldn't reveal its contents until this very moment, when it's night and when you've started a fire….so show me?" asked Yami eagerly.

"You remember that?" asked Naruto.

"Of course, you've peaked my curiosity", said Yami with a small smile.

"You're right though, I'll show you, I doubt you ate these back in Ancient Rome", said Naruto as he unzipped his bag and pulled out a large packet. The contents were little white and pink fluffy balls. Yami cocked his head to the side in wonder and astonishment.

"What are those?" he asked.

"Food", said Naruto.

"You can eat those things?" asked Yami.

"Of course you can, they're called marshmallows and in the present you roast them around a camp fire and then eat them", Yami looked at him as if he was lying.

"What you don't believe me?" asked Naruto.

Yami shook his head.

"You fight monsters in a dark world and you believe that these aren't edible?" asked Naruto.

Yami smiled.

"When you put it like that it sounds ludacris", said Yami.

"Well, you eat them like this", Naruto pulled a white marshmallow out from the back and stabbed it with the stick beside him. He held it in the fire for a few seconds and then he stuck it in his mouth and munched on it with a happy expression.

"You didn't have marshmallows in ancient Rome?" asked Naruto.

"I…honestly can't remember anything", Naruto chuckled.

Yami cocked his head, what was so funny?

"This is great! Now I can help you with something. After we get Ren back, I'll help you get your memory back?" announced Naruto with a beaming smile.

"Thank you Naruto I….

Rustling in the bushes alerting the both as Yami's ghostly form disappeared.

"It's you", said Naruto as he narrowed his eyes.

"Hello Naruto Namikaze, it's a pleasure to meet you allow me introduce myself", Naruto stared at the beautiful form known as Konan Pegasus. She gave him a small out-of-character smile.

"I know who you are, but I'd like to know what you want and how long have you been in there?" he asked.

"Long enough to discover a lot about you, it's quite admirable that you'd help the spirit of bracelet so willingly, it's not even a real person", she comment still smiling.

"You can't see him", said Naruto.

"I don't have to see him to know that you're either delusional or a fool", she comment with a giggle that just sounded wrong for her.

He growled as she made her way into his space and sat down.

"You're pretty intrusive, what makes you think you can sit there?" asked Naruto.

"Because my father owns this island and everything on it", she countered simply.

"Fair enough", he said as he crossed his arms.

"Well I'm not here to make an enemy out of you Mr Namikaze", she smiled.

"Wow you sure know how to make a good first impression", he crossed his arms.

"What do you want and why are you out here in the middle of the night?" he asked.

"Why not?" she asked.

"You're starting to piss me off", he narrowed his eyes.

She smirked. "I'm here to give you a warning, please be careful, my father won't stop", she looked down at the fire.

"Stop what?" he asked.

"When my mother died my father….he…..something happened", she choked. "Something snapped. He travelled the world…searching for something that he never told me about. He came home one day with the Millennium eye, similar to the one of your wrist", she pointed out.

"And he uses it on me…

Naruto listened intently as his gaze softened.

Naruto sighed.

"I'm sorry", he said. "I know just how powerful these things are", said Naruto looking down at his own item.

"Losing someone you care about is hard, but the reason why I feel the same is because your father took my brother from me. So however small, it's a positive…..maybe….

He also stared down at the fire it was perfect representation of his burning drive to rescue his brother.

"I'm not going to stop either Konan, not until I crush him", he looked up at her.

She nodded and they both stood up.

"Thank you Naruto and please be careful", she walked over to him and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. She lingered for and then pulled back sporting a bright blush on her cheeks.

"I have to go now", she walked back to where she entered the small outcrop.

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When morning hit Naruto was up and out of his sleeping bag. Normally it took him forever to just roll over in the morning. But in this case he had to much on his mind to really fall into a deep sleep. Sleep wasn't important at this point anyway.

Naruto smirked when he saw a young man counting his star chips. He sat underneath a large rock formation near the small and only shore on Duellist Kingdom. The wind picked up blowing Naruto's hair and jacket, which trailed ever so slightly behind him.

A duelling arena stood proud on the sandy shore as the wind knocked against it. The sunshine rained down on the small boy. He counted his winnings and stashed his deck in his pocket. He had black khaki pants on and a brown top with a waist length jacket on. The boy had blonde hair and red eyes. However, his red eyes were devoid of any emotion as well as pupils.

The boy slowly looked up at Naruto with a blank expression.

"Duel?" he asked.

Naruto furrowed his brow in confusion.

"Sure….what's your name kid?" asked Naruto.

"Rocky, sent by Pegasus to eliminate Naruto Namikaze", he said as he pulled his deck out of his pocket and held it out toward Naruto.

"Oh so you're a puppet then?" asked Naruto with a smirk.

"Now, now don't be so jealous Naruto-boy, you'll have your place at my side soon enough", spoke the boy in a different tone.

"You're pathetic", growled Naruto. "Hiding behind others, a boy no less", he scowled.

"Ohhh you've gone and hurt my feelings, well my little servant would be happy to show you what happens when you defy me", Pegasus' voice disappeared.

"Duel. Me. Now. Namikaze", demanded the servant.

"You don't have to duel me Rocky, you're being controlled", said Naruto.

"I know. I like it", Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"You like being Pegasus' dog?" he asked.

"He's given me the dueling power to defeat the strongest opponents", he declared in a fiery tone.

"Strength that isn't gained by hard work is no strength at all", Rocky smirked.

"Master Pegasus understands me", he said as he cracked his neck. "Same can't be said for you and you're little brother…Ren", Naruto growled. "It's a real pity that now he's nothing but an empty shell, a husk, a freak, a pathetic, weak insect", Naruto growled louder this time and clenched his fists.

"Little bastard, I'll crush you", Naruto's bracelet glowed as he was enveloped in a yellow light.

Yami appeared in his place and swiped his hand to the side. The Millennium symbol on his forehead glowed with pride.

"Game on", he declared.

The Fox Duellist

The two duellists stood on opposite ends of the arena in the duelling stations.

"I hope you're ready to feel the pain of defeat Naruto-boy", Pegasus' voice became present over the top of Rocky's. The two voices spoke at once, like two people were duelling instead of only one.

"I wager all 4 of my star chips", said Rocky/Pegasus as he placed them down.

"I will do the same", said Yami Naruto as he placed down the four that he had won previously.

"Make a move Naruto-boy?" taunted Rocky/Pegasus.

"Hmm, you'll regret those words boy", Yami Naruto drew his five cards and then drew his sixth.

Naruto's LP 2000

Rocky/Pegasus' LP 2000

"First I'll activate the magic card, Graceful Charity. This magic card allows me to draw 3 cards as long as I discard 2

"Next I'll summon Fox Ronin (2000/1350) in attack mode", Naruto placed the five star monster down on the field. He sprung to life with his javelin at the ready and his armour tightly fastened.

"You're move freak", said Yami Naruto with a smirk.

"Freak? That's the pot calling the kettle black, wouldn't you say", said Rocky/Pegasus as he drew a card.

"I summon Guardian of the wall (200/2000) in defence mode. To play this card I have to send two monsters to the graveyard", said Rocky/Pegasus as he placed the large rock monster on the field.

"Next I'll play a magic card guard Rockwrecker", the boy placed the card on the field. "This card allows me summon all the monsters in my graveyard with an earth attribute", he grabbed the card in front of his deck.

"I summon two more Guardian of the walls (200/2000) in defence mode", Pegasus/Rocky smirked.

"Next I'll play this card, Polymerization, which allows me to fuse my 3 monsters together to form my Triple Rashamon. (0/3000) I'll place this card face down and end my turn", said Rocky/Pegasus.

Naruto's LP 2000

Rocky/Pegasus' LP 2000

"You can go now, not unless you want to give up?" offered the controlled boy.

"You're delusional", said Yami Naruto as he drew a card.

"Did I forget to mention my monster's special ability?" asked Naruto.

"He can destroy any magic card on the field, I choose Polymerization", said Yami Naruto as he pointed forward.

"Tsk, tsk Naruto-boy, you really think that I don't know the effect of the monster that I created?" asked Rocky/Pegasus. "I active the magic card Primordial Destruction", said Rocky/Pegasus.

"This card negates the effect of your monster and deals 500 points damage", said Pegasus/Rocky as Naruto's fox stopped its attack and he lost his life points.

"Someone I think you knew that I was going to do that", said Yami Naruto with a smile.

"Now, how would that be possible Naruto-boy?" asked Rocky/Pegasus.

Yami Naruto smirked.

"I can feel your shadow power", he chuckled making his brainwashed soldier grimace. "What? You didn't expect that?" asked Yami Naruto.

"Well let me show you what I mean, by cutting your connection with this boy", said Yami Naruto.

"Next I'll summon Cherry Blossom Medic (500/2000) in attack mode. Then I'll play this handy little number, Air Bullets. This card destroys all magic and trap cards on your side of the field, so your Triple Rashaman (0/3000) is no more", said Yami Naruto.

His 3 monsters spilt out into their original forms.

"Now my Medic, destroy a monster with your cherry blossom impact!" commanded Yami Naruto.

The monster's fists glowed green and she jumped up and punched the monster destroying.

"Your turn Ronin, destroy one also", Ronin stabbed his lance into one of his monsters destroying it.

"Your move puppet-boy", taunted Yami Naruto.

"Fine, I'll activate the magic, Domino effect, now for every card in my graveyard, you lose have to draw a card and I count two", Naruto drew two cards as he spoke.

"Next I'll summon Millennium Soldier (0/1300 in attack mode", he said as he place the card on the field.

The monster with a warrior like appearance appeared. He had golden banklets around every limb and a large spear to boot.

"This card gains 500 attack points for every card in your hand and I count 5, giving him a total of 2500 attack points. Now destroy his Fox Ronin", said Rocky/Pegasus.

The monster stabbed Naruto's monster causing 500 points of damage.

Naruto's LP 1500

Rocky/Pegasus' LP 2000

"It's about time that I turn this duel around", said Naruto.

Naruto drew a card, making the boy's monster's attack points go up to 3000.

"I'll play Illusion Kit (500/100)", the mischievous little fox with green goggles appeared.

"Now, I'll activate Illusion Kit's special ability to copy any card that's been played, either from the graveyard or one the field", he pointed forward. "I choose your Polymerization", Illusion Kit jumped up and flipped and transformed into a card that appeared in Naruto's hand.

"Next I'll play Tribute to Kaguya and bring back my Kaiser Dragon (2300/2000) from the graveyard", the boy's eyes widened.

"You sent that card to the graveyard at the start of the duel!" he exclaimed.

"Next I'll fuse him with my Cherry Blossom Medic in order to summon The Cherry Blossom Dragon Knight (2700/2300)", the two monsters formed together with the magic of Polymerization.

The new monster sat atop her dragon with a shimmer sword and shield. She now sported white armour that was tinted a pink colour. She had a fearsome look on her face.

"Now I'll activate her special ability, by discarding cards from my hand I can increase her attack points by 100 each", Naruto discarded 3 cards increasing her attack points by 300 cards giving her an even 3000.

"If I'm not mistaken your monster is weakened. Bringing its attack points back down to 1000", he smirked.

The boy's eyes widened.

"Now to end this duel, my powerful knight destroy his Millennium Soldier with your Celestial Sword", the armoured knight held her sword up in air charging up a green aura. She then thrusted the sword forward destroying his monster and wiping out his life points.

Naruto's LP 1500

Rocky/Pegasus' LP 0

Yami then gave control back to Naruto as the boy being controlled life points went down to zero. The kid lost consciousness and fell backward off the platform onto the sand. Naruto jumped down and ran over to the boy. He picked him up and rested him on his knee.

"Hey kid, kid you alright?" asked Naruto.

The kid was out cold.

"Crap….I can't leave you out here knocked out on the beach", Naruto picked him up and onto his back.

"I really need to start working out more", he groaned as he adjusted him and began walking off the beach.

"Oh wait", Naruto put him down on the sand gently and took his four star chips putting them on his own giving him a total of eight.

"Sorry kiddo", Naruto picked him back up. "But I didn't spend a good portion of my day duelling you to go home empty handed", he chuckled.

"I only need two more, then I get to duel Pegasus for Ren", he smiled.

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Pegasus swirled his fine wine as he sat in his dining hall.

"Well Naruto-boy, that was quite impressive. I'd expect nothing less from my little prodigy", he chuckled as he observed Naruto's image on the screen in front of him.

"It's so hard to find good help these days", he sighed. "I just hate when innocent people become collateral damage", he took a sip and let out an amused laugh.

"All the boy wanted was to be like me….to bad there's only one me", he smirked as he watched Naruto carry the boy back to the ferry leaving today.

"Master Pegasus, the Kaiba twins have arrived", said Pegasus' head of security.

"Yes I am well aware of their arrival, you are supposed to be in charge of my safety yet you are last to know of these things", he flicked his hair revealing his eye for a second.

"Should I have them thrown off the island sir?" he asked.

"No Croquet let them be", he smiled.

"Sir?" he asked in confusion.

"Kaiba-boy and his sister will come to me, after all if they want to play my game. Just like Yugi-boy, Naruto-boy and Sasuke-boy. They'll both play by my rules and only my rules otherwise", his eye glowed menacingly through his hair.

"Yes sir", he bowed and left the room respectfully.

"Things are starting to get interesting now, oh how Naruto-boy

The Fox Duellist

Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, the story is building up nicely I think. So what do you think of Naruto travelling alone? Well he's starting to come into his own and saving his brother is the driving force, should be good!

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