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Chapter 11
(with Pegasus and Solomon Moto)
Waking up, Solomon Moto was astonished to see that he and other people were all in strange bubble-like spheres and were all heading to something what looked like a giant eye.
'Now, let's see, how did I end up in this mess?' Solomon mused. 'Wait, now I remember, strange creatures surprised me outside my shop and the next thing I know, I wake up here!' Having somewhat figured out what happened, Grandpa said out loud "Well, at least for now, I'm alri-" but was cut off before he could finish.
"If you finish that sentence of yours, I will really think you have gone bonkers, old man. Can't you see that if something doesn't happen soon, we're in big trouble?" the voice inquired.
Looking around, Grandpa saw that the voice that voice came from Pegasus.
"Pegasus," Grandpa greeted the dramatic man before inquiring, "Where exactly are we?"
Looking around, Grandpa saw a lot of people who were all asleep, each of them in their in sphere. Quickly realising what was going on, he started to panic "I know I am an old coot with back problems, but I am not ready to become a snack just yet. I want to see my great-grandchildren before I kick the bucket!" he said with anime tears running down his cheeks.
Sweatdropping, Pegasus decided to ignore that statement and continue. "Hopefully, Yugi-boy and his friends will be able to defeat the mastermind before all is lost."
"Actually, Yugi is in a coma. We'll have to put our faith in the pharaoh that fought you in the shadow game, but I'm not sure if he will be able to take down the Oricalcos card. The last time I saw him, he had some issues and was very unsure of himself." Solomon said with a wavery voice.
"There is one thing that can help." Pegasus said with confidence.
"Oh?" Grandpa asked, "And what is that?"
"It's the card I gave him. And if the Pharaoh draws it, he'll be able to unleash a force like no other." Pegasus explained.
"This card can beat Dartz?" Grandpa asked as hope started to kindle in his heart.
"Yes," Pegasus answered with a slight frown, "you see, it was during a trip to Egypt that I was inspired to create the game of Duel Monsters, after making an astonishing discovery. Ancient kings and sorcerers once performed dark rituals to conjure real monsters. These creatures were believed to have lived in a universe parallel to ours, and guarding the gateway to the dominion of the beasts were three legendary dragons, known as Timeous, Critius and Hermos." He explained, before he asked, "But you already knew about that, right? Or did the others keep you in the dark?"
"I knew some of the things you just told me, but not everything." Grandpa answered honestly.
"Then you will probably not know that these dragons aren't what they appear to be. They were buried with a dark secret, so I created a card that unlocks this mystery." Pegasus explained.
"Alright, now I'm really intrigued." Grandpa encouraged. "What's the secret?"
"I spent many years searching the globe trying to find an answer to that very question, old man. First, I searched the microscopic world for the tiniest clues. Then, I scanned the vast regions of the universe, and still nothing. Other than one stone tablet buried beneath the sands of Egypt, there were no record of the existence of these dragons. Then, it dawned on me. What if these dragons aren't dragons at all? What if they are humans?"
Shocked, Grandpa asked, "Humans?! But how is that possible, Pegasus? And what that have to do with this mystery card you gave to the pharaoh?"
Scowling, Pegasus gave the answer, "During the battle of Atlantis, Dartz transformed three brave knights into dragons in an effort to weaken them. Now, the pharaoh must restore them to their original form, before we disappear forever!"
"Why do I feel that there is even more to the story, Pegasus?" Grandpa asked.
Sighing, Pegasus answered, "There is. It seems that another character was fighting alongside the dragons in another battle, other than the battle of Atlantis. But, the problem is that I can't figure out what that character is, what its connection is to the dragons, or when the other battle took place. All we can do is hope that whatever that character is, it will come to the pharaoh's and the knights' aid when they need it.
*******Sceneswitch******
(With Yami and Dartz (at last))
Yami was trying his utmost best in an effort to break through to Dartz, but realised that the only way he will be able to stop the war Dartz started, was to defeat him and the only way to defeat Dartz, was to win an almost impossible duel.
Drawing Obnoxious Celtic Guardian(ATK1400, DEF 1200) in defence mode and placing a facedown card, Yami thought that the only thing he could do was to stall Dartz until he the draws the right card.
Dartz's turn started, and because of the third layer of the Oricalcos, his lifepoints increased to 20 000. Taunting the pharaoh again, he commanded Oricalcos Dexia to attack Celtic Guardian. Luckily, Yami's facedown trap was able to defend the Celtic Guardian, lowering Schuneros' points to 15 700.
Smirking evilly, Dartz decided that it is time to start brainwash Yami: "Not bad," he taunted, but what's the point? Just look around you. You're all alone. Your friends are no longer able to support you, and the scoreboard doesn't exactly count in your favour, now does it? So why drag out all this torment, when all you have to do is forfeit? Accept your destiny and join your friends on the other side."
"Maybe he's right." Yami thought, "He does have 20 000 life points and three indestructible monsters. Perhaps I can do more for my friends by surrendering and allowing the Oricalcos to take me where they are."
With the brainwashing starting to work, Yami was unable to feel the presence of a transparent woman, who was invisible to Dartz, appearing at his side. Frowning, the woman realised, that if she doesn't do something soon, all will be lost. Burying the anger she feels towards Dartz, she turned to the pharaoh and started chanting a spell.
Meanwhile, Dartz's endless taunting continued. "Don't you want to be by their side? Your friends are completely lost without you. Don't turn away! All you have to do is place your hand on your duel disk and submit. Declare defeat and you'll be free! Free to see your friends one last time before the rise of the beast! It's about time to accept your TRUE destiny. You have returned to Earth to right the wrongs you once committed!"
"C'mon, Pharaoh, don't fall for his stupid lies!" The girl whispered as she watched how Yami started to lower his hand in order to surrender. 'Just a few more seconds and the spell will kick in' she thought. "Fight, Pharaoh! Fight it. You're better than this." She silently pleaded.
"Give in and join your friends." Dartz encouraged.
'It's time' the girl thought, stood on her toes and pressed a kiss on Yami's cheek. 'Come back, Pharaoh!'
Mana's spell was taking effect and started to show Yami various visions:
Flashback 1
"You are probably going to hate me for this, my pharaoh, but I promised your father that I will gladly sacrifice myself if that means keeping you alive." a voice of a woman echoed in his head."
Flashback 2
"It converts every one of my dragon's attack points into your life points, Yugi." Seto said, panting heavily.
Flashback 3
"I'm going." Yugi's determined voice declared.
Standing up, Joey asked "You sure?"
"Yes," Yugi answered.
"I'll be right there by your side, pall! So let's go do this" Joey cheered.
Flashback 4
Three dragons faded, revealing a tablet of a smiling girl
Flashback 5
"It only needs one of us, so I'm letting the seal take me instead." Yugi told the pharaoh.
"No! Yugi!" the pharaoh shouted.
Flash 6
Kaiba falls.
Flash 7
Joey falls.
As Yami fought, the girl noticed that a tear streaked down Yami's cheek. Smiling , she nodded and turned towards Dartz and frowned.
"The time has come." Dartz said with a malacing smile. "Farewell. Sacred seal, encircle the pharaoh."
As the seal started to shrink around the pharaoh, the tear that was running down his cheek, fell on his millennium puzzle, activating the final level of the spell the woman cast. A golden ring of protection formed around the pharaoh and forcefully pushed the seal back.
Smiling widely, the woman faded.
******Sceneswitch******
(In the world of the duel monsters)
"What's this? The statuette of the Scorned Lady is cracking!" the shocked Dark Magician Girl said.
******Sceneswitch*****
"The time has come, Mana. Are you ready to help the pharaoh put away this evil for once and for all?" Slifer asked.
"Never mind being ready, will you be strong enough to withstand that man. Remember our cards had been stolen from the pharaoh. We won't be able to help you until the pharaoh has the upper hand." Ra interjected.
"I am as ready as I will ever be." Mana answered with conviction, showing a fire burning in her eyes.
"Very well, Mana, as before, we will have faith in you." Obelisk told the girl.
*******Sceneswitch******
"You should have lost the duel!" Dartz sneered as he saw Yami's friends spiritually appear and surround him. "What's going on?"
"You forced me to gaze into my heart, thinking I would find only darkness, but you were wrong!" Yami answered calmly.
"Then you gazed in the wrong place!" Dartz called out, slightly panicking.
"Look," Yami started, "believe what you wish, but I know the truth. My heart is filled with light of friendship and no magic can take that away, no matter how strong it is. So thank you, you reminded me that my friends are always with me. And we're going to win this fight and take you down together!" Pointing his finger at Dartz, Yami yelled, "Dartz, it all ends right now!" and with that, he drew his card.
TBC
