Episode 9
The Man in Black and Malice
***I do not own Yu-gi-oh! Only my characters***
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am the Man in Black." The man was covered in a large black coat, a black draping sleeveless shirt underneath, and a black hat, that was slanted lightly on the right side.
The sun sparkled across the top of his hat, as he had taken a seat amongst, Yugi, Joey, Tristan, Téa, and Bakura. All mesmerized by him, the group had many questions to ask him, including why he was here, and why he was at the burning building and wandering the streets.
"The Man in Black?" Yugi wondered why a person would have himself almost completely covered in black. Joey also wondered why a weird person as him would show up for a duelist tournament.
The Man in Black took off his hat, and set it aside on the table. His black hair draped over his right eye, as he looked the group. "I travel with my companion, Malice."
"MEOW!" the cat meowed as it began to sniff around Joey. Joey laughed as it tickled him, when it sniffed his nose.
"I've heard of you before, aren't you that mysterious duelist who carries mostly rare and unknown cards?" Bakura sparked up as he asked the Man in Black a question. Bakura eyed him, he didn't trust this mysterious figures true intentions.
"Very few know of me, its better that way." The Man in Black sipped his morning coffee from his styro-foam cup. He looked around to where Malice had ended up, where she was now jumping around Téa.
"What a cute cat!" Téa proclaimed as the cat brushed up against her, and she pet it. Malice had dark black and gray underneath fur. Her coat shined in the morning sun, and she crawled up and down Téa. Téa was getting a kick out of being the attention of a cat. She had always wanted one, exactly like this.
"I trust you enough to keep up a conversation."
"How so? You just met us?" Joey was startled at the response from the Man in Black. He had just brought about the conversation, and unless he had known Yugi before, there was no reason to worry.
"First off, I know that your Joey Wheeler, and you are Yugi Moto. Second, Malice doesn't like many people."
Téa was playing with the cat. Yugi watched her, as she smiled while having fun with the cat, which kept purring, and was mingling in the way. "Hehe.." Téa was enjoying herself with Malice, till the cat laid down on her arm, and rolled up into a ball.
"Wow, where'd you get her?" Bakura asked as he too began to pet the cat, and even have some fun messing around with Malice.
"I picked her up on one of my trips. Since then she's met a faithful companion."
Yugi out-lined the Man in Black. He wanted to know the true intentions of the Man in Black. "Why are you here?"
"Well you must be, the delightful, Yugi Moto. Heh, you don't waste time with foolish questions, do you? Cut right to the chase. For your instance, I am a wonderful duelist who is here to participate in the Tournament of Champions. What about you?"
Yugi looked into his eyes as he spoke, "I'm here to solve a few mysteries. Plus I'm going to give it my best to try and win this tournament."
"I assume the same goes for you guys as well?"
Joey took a good look at the man in black. He seemed more mysterious with his questions and quick, cut to the chase attitude. "Yes, and possibly have fun with my friends."
"You know nothing do you?"
"I know nothing about what??"
The Man in Black called over his cat, which began to clear herself. She rested in his lap and soon fell asleep. "You think we're really all here to duel? Naive enough to believe that only your pride is on the line."
"I'm confused, I thought this was simply a tournament for duel monsters." Yugi seemed confused. At first he had thought that this was a good tournament to display skills and win some prizes.
"As for me, i'm here for a few special reasons..."
"What are they?" Bakura interrupted incidentally.
"The golden Talisman, rumored to be the connector for control of all 7 Millennium Items. The duels allow me to push the limits and even allow me to display my skills. Most importantly, the tournament is a cover for something bigger."
"Such as?" Téa had grown interested.
"I prefer to keep things quiet. I figure the arsonist that everyone is after will reveal himself. I have reason to believe that all 7 Millennium Items will be here, all in danger. Also the duelist here will do anything to win. Plus the excitement of a mysterious Joker, should be a surprise."
Yugi walked over to get a closer seat near the Man in Black. "So you know about him two. We're supposed to be on the looked out for him. We were told by Ozuka that..."
The Man in Black's eyes flared up. "You were told what you needed to hear and nothing else. These two days will be a non-stop adventure. Trust no one."
"Then how do we know to trust you? You suddenly show up by a burning building, wandering the streets, and now the Tournament that everyone is participating in. How do we know that you are some type of spy?" Téa took a strong stand. She wanted things cleared up, as did the rest of the group.
"Let me put it this way, I work for only myself. The outside world is a dangerous place, remember that." The Man in Black adjusted his hat, and put it back on. The hat blocked some of the sunrays, but not many.
"Fine then." Yugi had heard enough. He was convinced that the Man in Black had other intentions and was some what connected to the burning buildings, and that joker person.
"Before you go off, may I ask you one question?"
"Sure, go ahead."
"When the tidal wave hits, and the world becomes eclipsed in total darkness.. Where will you stand?"
"What kind of question is that?" Joey blurted out.
The Man in Black got up and looked at Joey. His eyes narrowed, "Your answer would stand as in the dark. Haha... Be warned, the White Rose lingers.."
"Wait! What did you say?" Téa rushed up the Man in Black before he could leave.
"Foolish girl, take the wonders of the world away and all you can say is wait. The time for worries will be ceased. One or two other mysteries will be revealed as time goes by."
"Like what?"
"Like the White Rose, so gentle and yet can prick your heart, with a burning ember."
"Your riddles and talk make no sense, speak English!" Tristan urged.
Malice hopped on top of the Man in Black's shoulder. He tipped his hat, as he spoke his final words, "Beware my friends, the time will come when all shall be answered. Until then, I wish you good luck."
"Until we duel!" Joey shouted.
"And when we get the chance to face off, head to head, it will be honorable." Yugi smiled as the Man in Black began to walk away.
"Indeed it will be a honor to duel with the likes of the both of you. Midnight on the East Tower over hang...." His word died off as he and Malice walked away. He passed Yugi's Grandpa who nearly had a heart attack at the returning site of the Man in Black.
"Yugi! Wasn't that just...???" Yugi's Grandpa spoke quickly after rushing away from Mr. Ginyu who was left hanging.
"Yes it was, a friend, Grandpa.." Yugi smiled at his Grandpa, who backed away, and returned to his discussion of trips with Mr. Ginyu.
"Should we show up for the meeting Yugi?" Bakura asked Yugi.
"I guess we should, but lets not worry about that for now, lets go check out the rest of backstage area." Joey and Tristan, now both full, hurried off to check out the rest of the area.
Mai and Serenity were relaxing in the Spa, until a young girl walked in. Her 2 piece bath suit was a shimmering green. The sun reflected the under side of her bathing suit. The sun portrayed a glare that caused Mai and Serenity to shield their eyes. The young girl sat down in the Spa next to Mai and Serenity.
"Hi! I'm Serenity, what's your name?" Serenity spoke idly, to check if the girl was in the mood for talking.
"Hm.. I'm.. just call me Flute, everyone does." Flute dunked her head under water and took a deep breath. When she came up, she spit the water out in a stream, like a water fountain. She smiled at Mai and Serenity who both seemed friendly to her.
"Hi Flute! I'm Mai Valentine, just call me Mai. Nice bathing suit, you here as a duelist or a guest?" Mai was attempting to scout the competition, to see if anyone really stood a chance against her.
"Your a duelist I'm guessing. Mai, nice to meet a fellow duelist. Judging by the innocent one, I'd figure that Serenity, isn't participating but is rather a guest."
"Your quick to assume a lot about people. You here for riches? Fame? Fortune?" Mai asked in hope she could gain a quick prospective of Flute.
"None. I'm here for a business deal. Dueling is a side note. In case you ask, I'm the number ranked duelist for undead, and zombies." Flute was sizing up Mai. Judging by the way she was acting, Mai was actually trying to be nice, and yet trying to scope out her competition.
"Well anyways. What type of business are you in?" Serenity seemed more interested in learning about Flute, then sizing her up.
"True to your beliefs, you are very nosy people."
"Sorry we were just trying to be friendly," Serenity felt she had sparked something with Flute.
"I realize that, but don't dig too deep, some secrets are best kept secret." Flute dunked head in again, and spit out the water in another stream. "Well the Tournament of Champions is quite the popular one of cheesy duelist and business deals that shakes the water underneath the earth. It should be a real thriller." The words sent a chill down the spine of Serenity and Mai. A type of chill that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
"Well good luck, and if you ever want to talk, we'll always be here!" Serenity smiled at Flute.
Flute stood up and grabbed one of the white towels, and then began to dry her curly green hair. "You two are all right in my book." Flute smiled as she dried the rest of her hair and then did a quick dry of her body. "Later on, i'll talk with you girls." She smiled and when opened the glass door, stepping carefully down the steps.
"Wow, she's a strange one, isn't she.." Mai watched her walked away. "If that's the beginning of the competition for dueling, then this should be interesting.
The rest of the group was walking around, until Joey accidentally bumped into Flute. Joey took a fall, but Flute immediately stood up, and grabbed for Joey's hand.
"Um.. Who are..." Joey looked on mesmerized at Flute.
"I'm Flute, Do you know two girls? I just sat and talked to Mai and Serenity." Flute waved her beautiful curly green hair past her face.
"My sister? Mai?"
"Well, tell them I say hi, and i'll see them later."
"Isn't that Flute?" Bakura said.
"What about her Bakura?" Yugi asked.
"Flute, she's the number 1 ranked Undead and Zombie duelist. A very powerful duelist. She's nearly unbeatable, i've heard, she also into notorious business deals."
"Wow, how'd you know all that Bakura?" Tristan asked.
"Easy, I've been reading all those duel monsters magazines, and they list bios and info."
"Ah..."
"I wonder why she's here..." Téa asked the group.
"Probably business deals and dueling," Yugi walked on with the group, in search of some other duelist and any other secrets that they hoped to reveal.
"This is the life.. Ahhhhhh.." Mai and Serenity both spoke at the same time. They relaxed in the Spa, with the bubble jets that were shooting out streams. Both were at ease when someone entered through the glass door, and took a seat by the girls.
Mai nearly fell over when she saw a man covered in black, with a cat who was now sniffing Mai's hair. "What the heck is that??" Mai asked in a demanding voice.
Serenity was shocked to see the same image. "Who are you???"
"Allow me to introduce myself to you pretty ladies. I am simply known as the Man in Black. The furry cat that is sniffing your hair, which must be full of spray and perfume, is Malice, my faithful companion." The Man in Black tipped his hat, which revealed 4 spikes of his black hair to be shown, and which was soon replaced by a hat.
"What gives you the right to barge in here and interrupt our.." Mai screamed at the man. Serenity seemed flattered by the fact he was tall, dark, and handsome.
Cutting off Mai's words the Man in Black was quick to the point, "I have every right, as a duelist in this tournament, I met your friends, who seem friendly enough."
"Well if you're a friend of theirs, then you're a friend of mine. Joey is lucky to be friends with a guy like you." Serenity smiled at the Man in Black who tipped his hat and winked at Mai and Serenity.
Malice had begun to dip her paw in the Spa, and walked over to Mai and began to lick her. "It seems like Malice likes you. Anyways, I thought I should offer my friendship, and perhaps an entertainer for the time being. It would be nice to learn about the other duelist, and I'd love to escort two, very lovely ladies."
"Sounds like a deal, but for now, let's relax here in the spa, Serenity, ok?" Mai asked to get a response from Serenity.
"Sure Mai. So what are you dueling for?" Serenity relaxed again, resting her on the edge.
"For heart, trust, to solve a few unsolved mysteries, and in hope to extend my talents as a great duelist."
"Sound good, as for me, I'm dueling for fame, riches, and fortune." Mai smiled at the Man in Black. She was proud to duel for power, money, and fashionable merchandise.
"Good for you, but with a reason like that, you won't last long in this tournament."
"Fame, Fortune, and Glamour, all seems to be perfect reasons to duel to me."
"This Tournament is housing duelist who are out for more then just riches, bad blood rests between some of them. Most exciting of all is the amidst fact that, the true prize is surviving the night and not getting too involved in the malicious business deals that are going on."
"Still, I want fashionable cloths, I want money, I want..." Mai was cut off suddenly by the cat's insistence to meow.
"Meow!" Malice watched over the outside, by jumping on a chair and standing at perfect attention. She watched the outside for others that might want to enter the through the glass door to the spa.
"Everything you want, and nothing about any hopes, dreams, dueling for the heart of the cards, or anything like that."
"Still, I want to duel for my friends, and for my sake." Mai was becoming pissed of the Man in Black who continued to mix her words.
"For my sake, I am no worry, but should we duel, I will teach you the true demeanor of dueling." The Man in Black adjusted his hat as he sat back and watched the outside. Malice was busy scooping out the area, while the Man in Black relaxed in his chair staring at Mai and Serenity, who both didn't have a care in the world.
"Well besides that, sure you can join us." Serenity was more the willing to comply with the Man in Black. He was charming, and held a certain style that caught her attention, especially the fact, that she liked him for his intuitive personality.
"I'd love to..." the Man in Black took off his black coat, his black hat, and relaxed. His black cut off shirt, revealed his strained, muscular arms that were of average size, not too bulky. A dark scar ran across the right arm, from the shoulder down to the wrist. His black spiky hair partially covered his right eye. His black pants were shiny, and ran silky all the way down to his black shoes, that glimmered in the sun.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To be continued...
Next: Episode 10: Jade Hunter, the Rebel & Kiki the Freak
***I do not own Yu-gi-oh! Only my characters***
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am the Man in Black." The man was covered in a large black coat, a black draping sleeveless shirt underneath, and a black hat, that was slanted lightly on the right side.
The sun sparkled across the top of his hat, as he had taken a seat amongst, Yugi, Joey, Tristan, Téa, and Bakura. All mesmerized by him, the group had many questions to ask him, including why he was here, and why he was at the burning building and wandering the streets.
"The Man in Black?" Yugi wondered why a person would have himself almost completely covered in black. Joey also wondered why a weird person as him would show up for a duelist tournament.
The Man in Black took off his hat, and set it aside on the table. His black hair draped over his right eye, as he looked the group. "I travel with my companion, Malice."
"MEOW!" the cat meowed as it began to sniff around Joey. Joey laughed as it tickled him, when it sniffed his nose.
"I've heard of you before, aren't you that mysterious duelist who carries mostly rare and unknown cards?" Bakura sparked up as he asked the Man in Black a question. Bakura eyed him, he didn't trust this mysterious figures true intentions.
"Very few know of me, its better that way." The Man in Black sipped his morning coffee from his styro-foam cup. He looked around to where Malice had ended up, where she was now jumping around Téa.
"What a cute cat!" Téa proclaimed as the cat brushed up against her, and she pet it. Malice had dark black and gray underneath fur. Her coat shined in the morning sun, and she crawled up and down Téa. Téa was getting a kick out of being the attention of a cat. She had always wanted one, exactly like this.
"I trust you enough to keep up a conversation."
"How so? You just met us?" Joey was startled at the response from the Man in Black. He had just brought about the conversation, and unless he had known Yugi before, there was no reason to worry.
"First off, I know that your Joey Wheeler, and you are Yugi Moto. Second, Malice doesn't like many people."
Téa was playing with the cat. Yugi watched her, as she smiled while having fun with the cat, which kept purring, and was mingling in the way. "Hehe.." Téa was enjoying herself with Malice, till the cat laid down on her arm, and rolled up into a ball.
"Wow, where'd you get her?" Bakura asked as he too began to pet the cat, and even have some fun messing around with Malice.
"I picked her up on one of my trips. Since then she's met a faithful companion."
Yugi out-lined the Man in Black. He wanted to know the true intentions of the Man in Black. "Why are you here?"
"Well you must be, the delightful, Yugi Moto. Heh, you don't waste time with foolish questions, do you? Cut right to the chase. For your instance, I am a wonderful duelist who is here to participate in the Tournament of Champions. What about you?"
Yugi looked into his eyes as he spoke, "I'm here to solve a few mysteries. Plus I'm going to give it my best to try and win this tournament."
"I assume the same goes for you guys as well?"
Joey took a good look at the man in black. He seemed more mysterious with his questions and quick, cut to the chase attitude. "Yes, and possibly have fun with my friends."
"You know nothing do you?"
"I know nothing about what??"
The Man in Black called over his cat, which began to clear herself. She rested in his lap and soon fell asleep. "You think we're really all here to duel? Naive enough to believe that only your pride is on the line."
"I'm confused, I thought this was simply a tournament for duel monsters." Yugi seemed confused. At first he had thought that this was a good tournament to display skills and win some prizes.
"As for me, i'm here for a few special reasons..."
"What are they?" Bakura interrupted incidentally.
"The golden Talisman, rumored to be the connector for control of all 7 Millennium Items. The duels allow me to push the limits and even allow me to display my skills. Most importantly, the tournament is a cover for something bigger."
"Such as?" Téa had grown interested.
"I prefer to keep things quiet. I figure the arsonist that everyone is after will reveal himself. I have reason to believe that all 7 Millennium Items will be here, all in danger. Also the duelist here will do anything to win. Plus the excitement of a mysterious Joker, should be a surprise."
Yugi walked over to get a closer seat near the Man in Black. "So you know about him two. We're supposed to be on the looked out for him. We were told by Ozuka that..."
The Man in Black's eyes flared up. "You were told what you needed to hear and nothing else. These two days will be a non-stop adventure. Trust no one."
"Then how do we know to trust you? You suddenly show up by a burning building, wandering the streets, and now the Tournament that everyone is participating in. How do we know that you are some type of spy?" Téa took a strong stand. She wanted things cleared up, as did the rest of the group.
"Let me put it this way, I work for only myself. The outside world is a dangerous place, remember that." The Man in Black adjusted his hat, and put it back on. The hat blocked some of the sunrays, but not many.
"Fine then." Yugi had heard enough. He was convinced that the Man in Black had other intentions and was some what connected to the burning buildings, and that joker person.
"Before you go off, may I ask you one question?"
"Sure, go ahead."
"When the tidal wave hits, and the world becomes eclipsed in total darkness.. Where will you stand?"
"What kind of question is that?" Joey blurted out.
The Man in Black got up and looked at Joey. His eyes narrowed, "Your answer would stand as in the dark. Haha... Be warned, the White Rose lingers.."
"Wait! What did you say?" Téa rushed up the Man in Black before he could leave.
"Foolish girl, take the wonders of the world away and all you can say is wait. The time for worries will be ceased. One or two other mysteries will be revealed as time goes by."
"Like what?"
"Like the White Rose, so gentle and yet can prick your heart, with a burning ember."
"Your riddles and talk make no sense, speak English!" Tristan urged.
Malice hopped on top of the Man in Black's shoulder. He tipped his hat, as he spoke his final words, "Beware my friends, the time will come when all shall be answered. Until then, I wish you good luck."
"Until we duel!" Joey shouted.
"And when we get the chance to face off, head to head, it will be honorable." Yugi smiled as the Man in Black began to walk away.
"Indeed it will be a honor to duel with the likes of the both of you. Midnight on the East Tower over hang...." His word died off as he and Malice walked away. He passed Yugi's Grandpa who nearly had a heart attack at the returning site of the Man in Black.
"Yugi! Wasn't that just...???" Yugi's Grandpa spoke quickly after rushing away from Mr. Ginyu who was left hanging.
"Yes it was, a friend, Grandpa.." Yugi smiled at his Grandpa, who backed away, and returned to his discussion of trips with Mr. Ginyu.
"Should we show up for the meeting Yugi?" Bakura asked Yugi.
"I guess we should, but lets not worry about that for now, lets go check out the rest of backstage area." Joey and Tristan, now both full, hurried off to check out the rest of the area.
Mai and Serenity were relaxing in the Spa, until a young girl walked in. Her 2 piece bath suit was a shimmering green. The sun reflected the under side of her bathing suit. The sun portrayed a glare that caused Mai and Serenity to shield their eyes. The young girl sat down in the Spa next to Mai and Serenity.
"Hi! I'm Serenity, what's your name?" Serenity spoke idly, to check if the girl was in the mood for talking.
"Hm.. I'm.. just call me Flute, everyone does." Flute dunked her head under water and took a deep breath. When she came up, she spit the water out in a stream, like a water fountain. She smiled at Mai and Serenity who both seemed friendly to her.
"Hi Flute! I'm Mai Valentine, just call me Mai. Nice bathing suit, you here as a duelist or a guest?" Mai was attempting to scout the competition, to see if anyone really stood a chance against her.
"Your a duelist I'm guessing. Mai, nice to meet a fellow duelist. Judging by the innocent one, I'd figure that Serenity, isn't participating but is rather a guest."
"Your quick to assume a lot about people. You here for riches? Fame? Fortune?" Mai asked in hope she could gain a quick prospective of Flute.
"None. I'm here for a business deal. Dueling is a side note. In case you ask, I'm the number ranked duelist for undead, and zombies." Flute was sizing up Mai. Judging by the way she was acting, Mai was actually trying to be nice, and yet trying to scope out her competition.
"Well anyways. What type of business are you in?" Serenity seemed more interested in learning about Flute, then sizing her up.
"True to your beliefs, you are very nosy people."
"Sorry we were just trying to be friendly," Serenity felt she had sparked something with Flute.
"I realize that, but don't dig too deep, some secrets are best kept secret." Flute dunked head in again, and spit out the water in another stream. "Well the Tournament of Champions is quite the popular one of cheesy duelist and business deals that shakes the water underneath the earth. It should be a real thriller." The words sent a chill down the spine of Serenity and Mai. A type of chill that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
"Well good luck, and if you ever want to talk, we'll always be here!" Serenity smiled at Flute.
Flute stood up and grabbed one of the white towels, and then began to dry her curly green hair. "You two are all right in my book." Flute smiled as she dried the rest of her hair and then did a quick dry of her body. "Later on, i'll talk with you girls." She smiled and when opened the glass door, stepping carefully down the steps.
"Wow, she's a strange one, isn't she.." Mai watched her walked away. "If that's the beginning of the competition for dueling, then this should be interesting.
The rest of the group was walking around, until Joey accidentally bumped into Flute. Joey took a fall, but Flute immediately stood up, and grabbed for Joey's hand.
"Um.. Who are..." Joey looked on mesmerized at Flute.
"I'm Flute, Do you know two girls? I just sat and talked to Mai and Serenity." Flute waved her beautiful curly green hair past her face.
"My sister? Mai?"
"Well, tell them I say hi, and i'll see them later."
"Isn't that Flute?" Bakura said.
"What about her Bakura?" Yugi asked.
"Flute, she's the number 1 ranked Undead and Zombie duelist. A very powerful duelist. She's nearly unbeatable, i've heard, she also into notorious business deals."
"Wow, how'd you know all that Bakura?" Tristan asked.
"Easy, I've been reading all those duel monsters magazines, and they list bios and info."
"Ah..."
"I wonder why she's here..." Téa asked the group.
"Probably business deals and dueling," Yugi walked on with the group, in search of some other duelist and any other secrets that they hoped to reveal.
"This is the life.. Ahhhhhh.." Mai and Serenity both spoke at the same time. They relaxed in the Spa, with the bubble jets that were shooting out streams. Both were at ease when someone entered through the glass door, and took a seat by the girls.
Mai nearly fell over when she saw a man covered in black, with a cat who was now sniffing Mai's hair. "What the heck is that??" Mai asked in a demanding voice.
Serenity was shocked to see the same image. "Who are you???"
"Allow me to introduce myself to you pretty ladies. I am simply known as the Man in Black. The furry cat that is sniffing your hair, which must be full of spray and perfume, is Malice, my faithful companion." The Man in Black tipped his hat, which revealed 4 spikes of his black hair to be shown, and which was soon replaced by a hat.
"What gives you the right to barge in here and interrupt our.." Mai screamed at the man. Serenity seemed flattered by the fact he was tall, dark, and handsome.
Cutting off Mai's words the Man in Black was quick to the point, "I have every right, as a duelist in this tournament, I met your friends, who seem friendly enough."
"Well if you're a friend of theirs, then you're a friend of mine. Joey is lucky to be friends with a guy like you." Serenity smiled at the Man in Black who tipped his hat and winked at Mai and Serenity.
Malice had begun to dip her paw in the Spa, and walked over to Mai and began to lick her. "It seems like Malice likes you. Anyways, I thought I should offer my friendship, and perhaps an entertainer for the time being. It would be nice to learn about the other duelist, and I'd love to escort two, very lovely ladies."
"Sounds like a deal, but for now, let's relax here in the spa, Serenity, ok?" Mai asked to get a response from Serenity.
"Sure Mai. So what are you dueling for?" Serenity relaxed again, resting her on the edge.
"For heart, trust, to solve a few unsolved mysteries, and in hope to extend my talents as a great duelist."
"Sound good, as for me, I'm dueling for fame, riches, and fortune." Mai smiled at the Man in Black. She was proud to duel for power, money, and fashionable merchandise.
"Good for you, but with a reason like that, you won't last long in this tournament."
"Fame, Fortune, and Glamour, all seems to be perfect reasons to duel to me."
"This Tournament is housing duelist who are out for more then just riches, bad blood rests between some of them. Most exciting of all is the amidst fact that, the true prize is surviving the night and not getting too involved in the malicious business deals that are going on."
"Still, I want fashionable cloths, I want money, I want..." Mai was cut off suddenly by the cat's insistence to meow.
"Meow!" Malice watched over the outside, by jumping on a chair and standing at perfect attention. She watched the outside for others that might want to enter the through the glass door to the spa.
"Everything you want, and nothing about any hopes, dreams, dueling for the heart of the cards, or anything like that."
"Still, I want to duel for my friends, and for my sake." Mai was becoming pissed of the Man in Black who continued to mix her words.
"For my sake, I am no worry, but should we duel, I will teach you the true demeanor of dueling." The Man in Black adjusted his hat as he sat back and watched the outside. Malice was busy scooping out the area, while the Man in Black relaxed in his chair staring at Mai and Serenity, who both didn't have a care in the world.
"Well besides that, sure you can join us." Serenity was more the willing to comply with the Man in Black. He was charming, and held a certain style that caught her attention, especially the fact, that she liked him for his intuitive personality.
"I'd love to..." the Man in Black took off his black coat, his black hat, and relaxed. His black cut off shirt, revealed his strained, muscular arms that were of average size, not too bulky. A dark scar ran across the right arm, from the shoulder down to the wrist. His black spiky hair partially covered his right eye. His black pants were shiny, and ran silky all the way down to his black shoes, that glimmered in the sun.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To be continued...
Next: Episode 10: Jade Hunter, the Rebel & Kiki the Freak