Note from the Author: I was supposed to have this put up on Halloween but I had studies so I couldn't. In the meantime, the next chapter will be three parts long because its a Shadow Game of inevitable proportions. Thank Darkmagicianmon because he gave me the inspiration and I thank my girlfriend Shelby because she gave me the strength to go for it. I've said enough so enjoy.

Chapter 10 – Omen of the Shadows

Three days later… September 20th, 2002

Three days had passed since Timmy had defeated Veronica and acquiring her rarest card, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Night has fallen over Dimmsdale and Trixie Tang had saw the duel occurred between the two of them. With the dark side of Marik Ishtar by her side, they begin concocting a plan in the hopes of having Timmy Turner take her on in a Shadow Game.

((So, it appears that a Shadow Game will take place but the question is… how will it be done?)) Yami Marik spoke as Trixie was busy polishing her toes.

"Do you have any suggestions because my mind is blank right now." Trixie replied as Yami Marik went into thought wondering what kind of plan would be put into motion.

((Hmmm… I believe it would be fair if we do something that my former self used to do.)) Yami Marik spoke as Trixie began to listen in.

"Tell me… I'm curious to what you have planned." Trixie replied as Yami Marik began to explain what it was about.

((Many years ago, my former self was the leader of an organization devoted to acquiring the rarest and most powerful cards. They were known as the Rare Hunters and my former self was their leader. They used the rare cards they steal to construct powerful decks but that fool had another purpose in mind… and it was to attain the power of the Pharaoh himself. In order to do that, he must attain the three Egyptian God Cards. He had already attained both Slifer the Sky Dragon and the Winged Dragon of Ra for all that was missing was Obelisk the Tormentor.)) Yami Marik said as Trixie understood the entire story so far.

"Interesting… what happened then? And where do you play your role in this struggle to attain the Pharaoh's power." Trixie replied for Yami Marik had more to tell.

((I had a role that was just as equal as that insolent fool. Marik was a pure-hearted fellow who was forced to follow the Oath of the Tombkeeper in which he must hold the secret of the Pharaoh until his inevitable return. The Pharaoh did return but when Slifer the Sky Dragon went into the hands of the Pharaoh, that fool decided to take advantage of the Pharaoh's emotions by kidnapping his friends. He almost succeeded but it was the will of his friends that caused it to fell. Then the Battle City finals came into motion as his so-called keeper Odion dueled against the maniacal loudmoth Joey Wheeler. When he played a counterfeit copy of the Winged Dragon of Ra, it angered the gods and as a result he paid the price. I emerged from the darkness and continued where the fool failed. Along the way, I unleashed the strength of the Winged Dragon of Ra and sent a poor sap named Mai Valentine to the dark void of the Shadow Realm. Joey Wheeler also crossed my path but he too felt the wrath of Ra… but still, he nearly won and I almost felt sorry for him. Eventually, I confronted the Pharaoh and even though he possessed two Egyptian God Cards, I unleashed a Shadow Game like no other.)) Yami Marik spoke as Trixie knew full hand on what his former self had done.

"Were you able to unleash the Winged Dragon of Ra on the Pharaoh?" Trixie replied for Yami Marik had more to tell her.

((I unleashed the Winged Dragon indeed but the Pharaoh was a step ahead and defeated me in battle. There was more… that fool Odion had awakened from his coma and convinced my former self to betray me and as a result I lost the duel and was subject to an eternity in the Shadow Realm. For many years, I searched for my former self to seek revenge until I found you… you were tormented by seeing that your former friends have left you. Realizing that I had found someone else who shares the same pain as I do, it made me wretched life a lot more easier.)) Yami Marik said as Trixie immediately got an idea up her sleeve.

"Well, your story was really interesting and it did eventually made a lot of sense. Besides, I have a plan up my sleeves and I require your help. You see, your former self took advantage of the Pharaoh's emotions by kidnapping his friends so what better way to take advantage of that poor sap if we kidnapped his friends. Besides, it's high time we make Timmy suffer and if there is anything that he considers most important it's his friends." Trixie replied as Yami Marik saw that idea as a perfect opportunity.

((Interesting, I'd think that idea is perfect for us to use. The Pharaoh cared for his friends more than anything so if we kidnap that boy's friends, he'll certainly come to us for the inevitable. We must make haste and prepare for the Shadow Game.)) Yami Marik said but a yawn coming from Trixie means that it may not happen tonight.

"I hate to be the bearer of bad news but… (yawns) I'm tired and I need some rest. Think we can save that for tomorrow morning? Besides, tomorrow would be perfect because it's the weekend." Trixie replied as Yami Marik had a look of dislike seeing that it wouldn't happen today.

((If you must… but you better be certain that tomorrow, we will lure that little brat Timmy Turner to a Shadow Game and we are going to use his friends in order to do it.)) Yami Marik spoke as Trixie nodded agreeing to his request not before she went on her bed and decided to take a long snooze.

Yami Marik had other plans as he wanted to put Trixie's idea into motion. He then disappeared and flew around Dimmsdale hoping to find people that would look like friends of Timmy. Fortunately, it didn't take him long to see as his friends were leaving Timmy's house hoping so that they can get some sleep themselves.

((Hmmm… looks like I see the individuals that Trixie has told me about. I believe its only fair that I do my part in her little plan.)) Yami Marik spoke telephatically with a soft whisper and then flew to Timmy's house to get a closer look.

He went towards a window that was shut and keeping a low profile watches as Timmy gets himself ready for bed. In Timmy's room, he geared himself up for bed while his godparents make an appearance. Seeing his excited look, they wanted to know what was going on.

"Hey Timmy, why are you so happy? Is it that you have already won three duels and gotten some cool cards?" Cosmo spoke with a curious fashion.

"Probably, I'm more looking forward to some more competition. Even though Duel Monsters hasn't gotten much popularity, I think it won't be long before a tournament is announced." Timmy replied as he now lies on his bed hoping to get some Zs.

"What do you think you'll be doing tomorrow anyway?" Wanda said as he had to think this under heavy thought and fortunately, it didn't take him that long to see it.

"My guess that I may focus on my homework and besides, the teacher wants us to put more focus on our work because he says that it is part of the school's curriculum. At least the good thing about it is that tomorrow's Saturday so I'll have plenty of time to do it. I'm going to bed so night you two." Timmy replied as he turned off the lights and went off to bed with his godparents quickly followed to hit the sack.

With Yami Marik watching what had happened, it was the opportunity for him to make his move but not yet because he had other plans. He went inside the room and then gently touched his head hoping to gain all the knowledge of where his friends would be. With the knowledge in hand, he went off hoping to tell Trixie what he knows. The night was still young but soon enough, it would end up filled with the shadows of darkness for a Shadow Game would be near and it wouldn't be a pretty one.

The next day…

A new day has quickly followed and the kids of Dimmsdale were looking forward to a day filled with fun and games despite the fact that a dark omen would soon be on the horizon. However, things were going to take a dark turn as Trixie's plan would soon take full motion. Far away from Timmy's house, his friend Chester was looking forward to a day filled with excitement. After taking care of his normal chores, he went off to the park hoping for what could be a field of dueling that would occur all over the park.

"This is gonna be awesome! Oh I can't wait to head to the park." Chester said as he was already in an rush to the park hoping to see an unbelievable find.

The park was filled with kids taking part in duels against one another. The only question was if Timmy would get himself involved in the competition. He wasn't far as he was lying down on the grass relaxing from what would be known as a week filled with duels, studies and various others. He got concerned and it was if he needed some answers.

"Hey Timmy, why are you relaxing? Shouldn't you be dueling right now because lots of dueling is going on." Chester said as his voice caught Timmy's eye.

"Nah, all the duelists there are beginners and I'm in need of some strong opponents. I've already defeated Tad, Chad and Veronica along with reaping their rarest cards." Timmy replied as his eyes were then looking at the blue sky above.

"Not to mention that Veronica can't get her mind off you ever since you gave her that kiss. It makes me wonder what Trixie is up to since the populars have broken up." Chester spoke as he looked at all the kids in the park battling one another with many monsters taking up the battlefield either attacking their opponents or protecting their keepers.

Somewhere along the park where all the duels were going on, Timmy's other friends had arrived wondering where he would be. It didn't take long as they already found him resting on a hill hoping to get some time off of all the dueling and all the studying.

"Timmy… what are you doing lying down? I thought that you would be dueling today." Tootie said as Timmy got up from her unexpected shrilling voice.

"Nah. I'm more interested in watching others duel today especially the new duelists that have gotten their hands on various starter decks. Oh, while I was heading to the park I got my hands on a booster pack. You have no idea what I've gotten because I might be lucky with what I've seen." Timmy replied as he took out the booster pack and the rare cards that were in it.

Despite the fact that Duel Monsters was starting to catch on, it wasn't getting a big response that no one would expect. Kaiba Corp. and Industrial Illusions banded together and began sending shipments of booster packs and new starter decks representing various famous duelists such as Joey Wheeler and the founder of Duel Monsters, Maximillion Pegasus. It had caught the crowd greatly and the card game has reached an all-time hugh. Timmy took out the booster pack and showed his friends what new cards he had attained and they were all in shock seeing that what he had founded.

"No way. You really are lucky to get your hands on those cards… I've never seen this before." Chester spoke after looking at the cards.

"Well I do know that I like the Elemental Hero Necroshade rare card I've gotten. This may come in handy in the later battles." Timmy replied as he put the card in his deck but not before he gave the deck a good round of shuffling the deck.

"I'm pleased that you've found something very pleasing for your deck but all I can say is that it isn't an easy task. Fortunately, I have something that can help us all if we all get into the dueling craze." AJ spoke as he brought out a silver briefcase and when he opened it, everyone was shocked into what they had saw.

The suitcase opened and showed a collection of Duel Monsters cards from the weak to the very strong including some that Timmy has never seen before. All the different monsters, spells and trap cards that were seen was something to please and it attracted the others hoping to have an interest in the dueling.

"Dude… I don't know how I should express this but how the heck did you get your hands on all these cards?" Timmy said as AJ didn't hesitate to explain his reasons why.

"Well… the only thing I can say is that my father's cousin works for Industrial Illusions. After hearing that you have been recognized as a starting duelist with a very mysterious deck, he told Pegasus about it and figured that it would be used if he supplied us with a complete collection of cards. Every month, we get our hands on new cards hoping that all of us can get into Duel Monsters. Pegasus knew about it because he created the Elemental Heroes so you'll be expecting some improvements to your deck soon." AJ replied as they all understood how he got his hands on cards such as this.

"I never thought that your family would be so innovative despite the fact that you are a genius with a high IQ." Timmy replied but AJ said something else that caught him by surprise.

"Uh Timmy… not to offend but my family are known to be geniuses. I'm a second generation genius who has a lot of potential. Huh?" AJ replied as something that had occurred caught his eye and soon enough, everyone else.

They all saw a limousine in black arrive on the street which they knew was a bad sign. The chauffeur came out of the driver seat and opened the passenger door which brought out an individual nobody would expect to see. It was none other than Trixie Tang but had a more freakier look than what she had previously. Her long black hair became spiky and the kids were in shock just seeing it. She also had gold bracers on her neck and arms and wore a black no-sleeved shirt along with a pair of khaki pants and white sneakers. Her eyes were evil and sadistic and once she caught Timmy's eye, she knew who to see. As she came closer to her, his senses kicked in and knew something wasn't right.

"So… what brings you here Trixie? Are you interested in dueling me perhaps?" Timmy said in a calm and serious fashion.

"Hmph… you may say that but I would rather invite you to my mansion tonight. I'm more interested in what they call… a private session." Trixie replied as her eyes looked at his friends who had looks of fear inside.

"I don't know what you have planned in that little insignificant mind of yours but what makes you think I'll be there. Give me one good reason why I should duel you at your mansion." Timmy said as he had a look of courageousness in his eyes but Trixie didn't care as she always had a way to convince anyone.

"Oh don't worry… you'll duel me one way or another. I promise you that dueling me will make the duels you had between Tad, Chad and Veronica look like a joke." Trixie replied as she turned around and walked away hoping that it would convince Timmy to duel her.

His friends began wondering about Trixie's invitation for a duel but Timmy knew that something would be up and decided not to take any chances. Seeing that he has had enough, he decided to head home knowing that other things would soon be on the horizon especially with homework. Trixie watched as Timmy went home and saw it as an opportunity to take advantage and take those that were dear to him.

((Such a fool. I never thought he'd be that courageous. All I can say is that his friends are what seem to be Timmy's strength. What shall we do my dear?)) Yami Marik spoke telepathically as Trixie let out the signal to begin the preparation of the inevitable Shadow Game.

((It's time that Timmy's friends be part of our little Shadow Game. If Timmy doesn't want to duel me by choice, I'll duel him by force.)) Trixie replied as she saw that if he didn't want to duel her, he would take the one thing that is important to him… his friends.

Nightfall…

Night has fallen through the city of Dimmsdale and Timmy Turner was going through his deck with mixed thoughts that were in his mind. With Trixie's unexpected appearance lingering his head, it seemed that somehow he was having second thoughts.

((Why can't I get Trixie's words out of my head? It's like something about her is… different. Maybe my hormones are acting up again. Oy, what's wrong with me? I wish I would know.)) Timmy thought as his godparents made an appearance overhearing Timmy's thoughts.

"Timmy, is everything alright? You don't seem to be happy today." Wanda said as Cosmo became silent hoping to hear for Timmy's concern.

"Well today Trixie Tang came by and she looked like she came out of an Egyptian museum. If you had any idea how she'd look like, normally I'd say something nice about her but no, I'm not the type of guy to do that." Timmy replied as Cosmo began to chuckle a bit.

"What is so funny, Cosmo? Don't tell me you think of how Trixie looked like now seemed a bit gorgeous or something?" Wanda said as she had a very angry look in her eyes.

"No, it's not that… it's that I… I remember… someone…" Cosmo replied as he continued to laugh in an unbelievable fashion making Timmy become less interested in what he had to hear.

If they thought it would be enough to scare them, the phone began ringing and everything became silent in an instant. Timmy didn't take any hesitation to answer as he would hear a voice that would be from a very unexpected person.

"Hello? This is the Turner residence… how may I help you?" Timmy said as he would hear a very chilling voice through the receiving end of the phone.

"Timmy Turner... you won't escape me. You will be mine… and I will have my revenge." The voice replied as it brought his fear sensors to an absolute high

"Wh-who is this? Is this Chester? I don't like what you are doing dude." Timmy spoke afterwards as the voice continued to chill his little soul.

"This isn't Chester ya little twit. If you want to see him… meet me at my mansion in half an hour. The Shadow Game… awaits." The voice replied as it hung up and a dial tone was heard.

Timmy didn't waste any time as he took his deck, duel disk and went off to a very familiar mansion. Knowing for sure who would contact him at a time like this, he didn't waste any time. After arriving at a mansion far from his house, he wondered what to expect when he got inside. He opened the door gently and everything was silent like the night. The lights were off and it was then his fairies appeared in the form of fireflies. Seeing them as their nightlight gave him the opportunity to know where to go. When he arrived at the second floor, he saw an opened door and that may hopefully give him some answers. He opened it up and his muscles and senses tightened with intensity, his first few steps were silent but calm. But out of the blue, the door slammed shut and candles began to lighten up all leading to a portion of the room revealing a Trixie that would leave him speechless. Most of her body was covered in a white Egyptian dress that for a perverted boy's thoughts would see from within. Timmy stood calm as Trixie had a sadistic look in her eyes knowing that she would enjoy her prey.

"Welcome my dear Timmy… I knew you would accept my terms eventually. Now you may wonder if your friend is here… they are here right now. Look up!" Trixie replied as she snapped her fingers and it was then Timmy found something very unbelievable.

The lights immediately shone through the room as it looked like some sort of Egyptian chamber. On the walls contained various Egyptian-based items which was considered to be very freaky in some cases. But what he saw up top were several holding chambers that look like crucifixes chaining the prisoners tight. Timmy saw what were up there and they were his friends; Chester, AJ and even the one who had a rabid crush on him… Tootie. If that wasn't all, he looked at the other side and saw holding cells as well but the former populars were the ones that were chained. All of them had their eyes shut and they all looked like they were in a state of unconsciousness which made Timmy filled with anger inside.

"You… what have you done to them?! You may be a girl but I swear… that if you lay just one hair on any of them including those who left you… and I will make sure that you suffer more than anything that you can ever imagine." Timmy said as his anger began building within him but Trixie didn't care as she still had the evil and sadistic look in her eyes.

"You know… it's quite amazing to see that in order for someone to please me, I must take the one thing that is dear to him. Who would have thought it would be your friends… and my former popular alumni who abandoned me. But now I am no longer alone… I don't need them anymore but since they betrayed me, they will pay with their lives for now I have a new friend and he… I mean, it will never leave my side. Want to see who?" Trixie replied as then her body underwent an unbelievable change.

Her body began experiencing sudden urges within as muscles began to intensify, her hair began spreading out in a spike-like pattern and her face underwent a change as well. All Timmy could do was watch as Trixie Tang, the most popular girl in Dimmsdale Elementary transform before his very eyes into someone that nobody would expect. When it all ended, her head dropped down revealing a freaky hairstyle which was considered to be out of proportion. If that wasn't enough, her voice underwent a change as well and it gave Timmy a frightening chill.

"Hello boy… it's nice to see you. Are you ready for the darkness?" Trixie spoke in a dark manner and what he didn't know was that the dark spirit of Marik Ishtar was in control of her body.

"Leave Trixie alone. She didn't do anything to you so why pick on her?" Timmy shouted as Yami Marik in Trixie's body chuckled knowing that it was a lie.

"You got it all wrong. It was not I who took advantage of her, I came to her aid becausee of her unexplained depression. Now I will make sure to use everything in my strength to make you feel my wrath. Nonetheless, are you ready to be sent to the darkness?" Yami Marik replied as the duel disk was powered up.

"If I am to free my friends and beat you, heck I'll do it. So get ready to get your game on!!" Timmy shouted as his duel disk was powered up as he was ready to do it.

Yami Marik (now in possession of Trixie's body) chuckled knowing that this wasn't going to be an ordinary game for it would be a Shadow Game of unbelievable proportions. Timmy may possess the strength of his Elemental Heroes and the rare cards that he had acquired from his opponents but can that be enough to combat the most powerful Duel Monster in history… the Winged Dragon of Ra? The Shadow Game has begun and only one will survive…

TO BE CONTINUED