Episode 11
Prelude to Fate
***I do not own Yu-gi-oh! Only my characters!***
Yugi, Joey, Bakura, Tristan, and Téa all waved their goodbyes to Kiki and Bennet. They had all chatted for some time about the tournament and everyone's wonders at what the mystical prizes would be like if they had them in their possession.
Téa went off to see Yugi's Grandpa, along with Yugi. Bakura, Tristan, and Joey all headed up to check out the sporting tables they had. They also wanted to check out if there were any hot women playing sports.
Meanwhile Serenity and Mai began to dry themselves off from the Spa, while the Man in Black appeared to be sleeping with Malice draped over his slanted body. Serenity and Mai giggled when they saw this, and went on to change in their areas by the Spa. They slipped out of their bathing suits, and Serenity put on a nice dress, while Mai wore a mini-skirt, and black boots. She re-applied her make-up; in hope at least someone would notice.
While all this was going on the Man in Black was sleeping. Not making a noise, while Malice was sprawled out on his slanted out body. After they had finished dressing, they were going to wake him up, but didn't know wither or not to do so. They edged toward the glass door, almost ready to open, when they saw a young boy doing a flip into the water. They both walked out and closed the glass door, and took seats by the fascinated by his delightful talents.
Teri, the young boy, acknowledged the girl's presence, and went on diving. He was swimming laps back and forth, and both of them wondered how on earth that this boy could do so well. They figure he must have been a championship swimmer in his school. For them at Domino High, there wasn't a big urge to join the swim t eam, but none the less it was all the more exciting.
When Teri stepped out of the pool, he had on blue trunks, and his light blue hair was short, and didn't move much on his head. He was around 5'1", blue eyes, and sensible about his swimming talents, which he didn't show off as much as he could.
He finally noticed the girls, when the site of a man towering behind them, showed the light presence of shadows along the back area. The girls turned in fear it was another duelist, but calmed down, once they saw Malice prancing around the swimming pool area.
"Oh, it you. We were just watching this kid do tricks in the pool." Serenity spoke her soft voice, as they watched the kid do yet another flip off the diving board.
The Man in Black fixed his coat around him again, covering his sleeveless shirt, and most of his black pants. His black shoes still glimmered in the morning sun, which was still partially covered in clouds. The day was hot enough, and it had already caused a threat since it was still the morning time. Teri shot the Man in Black a look, and went back to swim.
"His name's Teri, but he's not really talkative. He's the top ranked water duelist, and he his quite the duelist. Besides he comes from a quiet town, doesn't talk much, brave, and used to be on his school's swim team, but quit cause it got in the way of him dueling." The Man in Black replaced his spiky black hair with his black hat, and tilted it slightly.
"Like a walking encyclopedia..." Mai laughed at her comment, as did Serenity and the Man in Black.
"I get around.." the Man in Black muttered under his breath.
Teri swam over and took a good look at the three sitting by the edge. "You.. Who are you? I'm Teri."
"Hi Teri, I'm Serenity Wheeler, and this is Mai Valentine. The man behind us is.. well he just goes by the Man in Black," Serenity smiled at the boy, hoping to make a friendly conversation.
"Well I'm sure it would be a pleasure if we only had to duel nice people like you. But no one here is nice to me, at least from so far. They all treat me like a kid."
"Well that seems rather mean," Serenity said trying to cheer up the spirit of Teri.
"It is. I plan on being the best swimming and the best water duelist ever!" Teri pumped his fist into the air as he spoke his heroic words.
"Wow! And I bet you'll be good at it!" Serenity smiled at Teri.
"Yea kid, just put your heart into it, and I'm sure you'll do well." Mai began to take a liking for Teri.
"Hmm... Normally people laugh at me when I say that. They never say words of encouragement." Teri was taking on their liking and began to think about the future. How his dreams were to push his limits and become what he set his heart too.
"Why would we laugh, its a noble cause, as long as you stick with it." Mai smiled at Teri. She began to understand him being a hot head whenever someone made fun of him.
Teri shot a look at the Man in Black, and jumped back in the water to go back to his swimming.
Mai turned towards the Man in Black, who picked up Malice and began to walk with them onwards. "Why is it you know so much about some people, and yet you others you know them and never speak a word???"
"My words weren't needed. Plus I was admiring another duelist."
"Oh, ok!" Serenity smiled, hooked her arm around his and strolled off. He grabbed hold of his hat, as they walked on, to check out more things and more people.
A man walked easily across a short path before running into a couple of women dressed up in nice, light green silk clothes. The man put his flute across his back, and followed the women out. They took him around a corner or two, until they reach a mean looking woman. Her purple hair stood on end, along with a gun she held in her right hand.
The man stepped up, as the woman blocked the way. His orange hair swayed in the wind, as he looked on. "Good to see you again Blanca."
Blanca stepped aside and whispered a few words in his ear, "Don't be to cocky, I'd kill you if the boss would ever let me."
The man laughed, patted her on the back, and walked up to a see a cell phone. Blanca grabbed it, and gave it to the man. He put it on, and found a chair along side the back of the table.
"Where the hell have you been??" screamed a retched voice that echoed through the ears of the man.
He shook his head a second, and began to speak, "I've been busy."
"I don't care if you were actually dueling, did you get me what I wanted Luna?"
Luna hesitated a moment, and instead of speaking, thought for a moment.
"Luna, by the way you sound, I'd say you've had no luck!" The retched voice caused Blanca to turn away. She couldn't stand the immense voice that caused a shill down her spine.
"I'm working on it."
"Well isn't that nice, your working on it.."
"Jade and I will begin to look further after our matches, boss."
"I hoped for as much. Your life is on the line, remember that."
"I understand as much."
"You understand nothing, I need that jewel!!!"
Luna dropped the phone. The horrible voice had caused him a bit of shock, which resulted in him dropping the phone. He picked up the phone again, and listened.
"I will arrive there tomorrow, and I better have an answer, do you understand me??"
"Yes mam.." Luna handed the phone over to Blanca, and walked off. He began a slow melody on his flute, which was soft and almost silent.
"Blanca?" the voice screeched.
"Yes boss?" Blanca asked.
"As soon as you get the jewel, dispose of those two idiots."
"It would be my pleasure, boss." Blanca, hung up the cell phone and threw it to the ground. She then stomped on it, causing it to shatter in pieces all over.
Traveling high up the air, the faint smell of fire filled the air. A large amount of sinister laughter flooded the plane, housing only 1 sinister person. 1 guard watched the front of the plane, and the other watched the back. The pilot was a guard too, carefully guiding the plane towards their destination, Ginyu Castle.
Luna walked up to Jade and spoke a few words in her ear. She hesitated to react, and turned around towards a wall. She punched a hole in the wall and screamed, in which everyone turned to see it was she, and ignored it.
The Man in Black didn't take his eyes off them, until the group met up with everyone, including Yugi's Grandpa. Everyone began instantly conversing over what had happened and all the people they met. The most exciting part seemed to be the towering Jade and her woman friend Fay. They sat down and began to chat about everything, the Man in Black paced in front of them.
Fay watched the group talking and laughed. She walked out of the way of everyone and pulled out a cell phone. Punching a few numbers, a deep, dark voice answered.
"What do you want now?" the deep voice had a hollowed echo, as the soon of a screeching bat was heard in the background.
"Neither of them has the jewel or even the know the true intent of the Talisman. But it seems she has brought about two duelists, a tall woman, by the name of Jade. She was the one I was to befriend. The other a weird male who appears to walk around and play his flute, goes by the name of Luna."
"Is Yugi and the Man in Black there?"
"Yes, I'm afraid both made it here safely."
"Well, keep on it, remember, you must do anything to make it sure that they continue, another minion of mine shall see you soon, good luck!"
"I completely understand."
The voice dropped off, and the phone fizzled out. Fay laughed as she placed the phone back in her pocket. She chuckled as she went off to find Jade.
The voice on the other line was seated at a large table watching a monitor. The voice boomed as it looked on. "That son-of-bitch!"
Luna stepped out in front of the group, and stopped. His eyes stopped when he saw Yugi and the Man in Black. "You must be Yugi?"
Yugi looked up and stared at him. Luna had two blue streaks running down in front of face, little strands of hair. Besides that, he had orange hair that was here and there. Around 5'10", he wore a red, sleeveless shirt, medium sized arms, and had on necklaces. The 3 necklaces dangled: a black X, a silver flute, and a gold Scorpio sign. His red loafers shined in the sun, and his 2 purple heads bands took the notice of everyone, since they were thin and streamed across his head. His orange eyes flickered as he saw Yugi stand.
"Yes, I'm Yugi. But who are.."
The Man in Black stepped forward, as Malice jumped off on to the table. "Luna, the flute player, a dangerous one. Works under a mysterious boss, who never seems to show up, does she?"
Luna smiled at the Man in Black, and soon laughed. "Hahaha, right as you always are. It appears that after your loss, you seem too little to worry about much of anything. Or have you already forgotten?"
Malice hissed at Luna, and then stepped back at full stance.
"It's not easy to forget, is it?" the Man in Black laughed after his comments.
"I'm confused?" Joey muttered.
"Well then, let me fill them in, shall I." Luna smiled at his chance to cause trouble. "This Man in Black, used to a top duelist, and traveled much. His one last stop was his boss found out he was conversing with my boss. Boy, after that they tossed you out on your butt. I also believe you lost that duel to me, but by now your deck new and improved, maybe we'll have a go at it, won't we?"
The Man in Black laughed and winked at Luna. "An age old friend, your still a wise crack, aren't you?"
"I guess I am!" Luna put his lips to his flute and began to play a tune. He winked at the Man in Black, and blew hard into his flute. Bah bah bah bum.. bah bah bah bum..
Luna walked away and laughed in between playing his flute.
"By the looks of what I've seen, he still is working for Miaka. Him and Jade, as partners."
Yugi and Joey both wondered as to what he meant by that. The group was somewhat shaken over all that had happened.
"The nerve of that jerk!!" Joey's hotheaded temper began to flare up. "If I get him the tournament, i'm going to show him a thing or two about dueling with the heart of the cards!!"
"Be careful, he's an expert duelist.." the Man in Black took off his hat and waved his hair in the sun.
"What did he mean by he beat you?" Téa asked.
"When Miaka wanted to speak with me, she double crossed me. Caused my boss to throw a fit, and in turn he kidnapped my older sister. From there, he made me duel Luna, threatening me to loss on purpose. Luna won easily, and when I went back to check on my older sister, Jan, but she was kidnapped, and I have never seen again."
Mai and Téa began to cry, "That so sad...."
"Since then I have vowed my revenge on that cold-hearted bastard. He wants his hands on the Talisman, and has probably a duelist or two to get it for him."
"Well, as long your heart is in the right place, then you can duel with the heart of the cards. As long as you love your sister, you'll always..." The Man in Black shortly cut off Yugi.
"Yugi, I'm afraid your rambling won't get me anywhere. What's done is done, I can't bring her back, she was all I had. There is no need for heart in order to live life...."
"But at least you can.."
"No Yugi, I can't. I'm going to win this tournament, and in hope what they say is true, that Talisman can bring my wish come true." The Man in Black leaned down for Malice to jump on his shoulder, and she perched there.
"There is a famous Ruby to be put in the center of the Talisman."
"You don't mean the one that was stolen last week?" Yugi's Grandpa spoke on in horror of the thought if it got into the wrong hands.
"Just remember, if I duel any of you... you had better not get in my way."
Bakura spoke up as the Man in Black left the area, and walked on. "Everything's beginning to fall into place. The Jewel being stolen, the Golden Talisman, two different bosses after everything. The Tournament of Champions is turning out to be a dangerous place, and who knows who else will show up...."
A shadowy figure walked up to the group, with a little boy next to him. The group was all still confused about everything that was happening, including why this Man in Black was helping them and his connection to Miaka, and another unknown boss. The group turned and looks on in pure horror. Yugi stuttered out a few words, "Its its...Kaiba.."
"Good to see you again.. Yugi." Seto Kaiba's figure stood before them. The entire group looked like they had a seen a ghost...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To be continued...
Next: Episode 12: Blue Eyes White Kaiba
***I do not own Yu-gi-oh! Only my characters!***
Yugi, Joey, Bakura, Tristan, and Téa all waved their goodbyes to Kiki and Bennet. They had all chatted for some time about the tournament and everyone's wonders at what the mystical prizes would be like if they had them in their possession.
Téa went off to see Yugi's Grandpa, along with Yugi. Bakura, Tristan, and Joey all headed up to check out the sporting tables they had. They also wanted to check out if there were any hot women playing sports.
Meanwhile Serenity and Mai began to dry themselves off from the Spa, while the Man in Black appeared to be sleeping with Malice draped over his slanted body. Serenity and Mai giggled when they saw this, and went on to change in their areas by the Spa. They slipped out of their bathing suits, and Serenity put on a nice dress, while Mai wore a mini-skirt, and black boots. She re-applied her make-up; in hope at least someone would notice.
While all this was going on the Man in Black was sleeping. Not making a noise, while Malice was sprawled out on his slanted out body. After they had finished dressing, they were going to wake him up, but didn't know wither or not to do so. They edged toward the glass door, almost ready to open, when they saw a young boy doing a flip into the water. They both walked out and closed the glass door, and took seats by the fascinated by his delightful talents.
Teri, the young boy, acknowledged the girl's presence, and went on diving. He was swimming laps back and forth, and both of them wondered how on earth that this boy could do so well. They figure he must have been a championship swimmer in his school. For them at Domino High, there wasn't a big urge to join the swim t eam, but none the less it was all the more exciting.
When Teri stepped out of the pool, he had on blue trunks, and his light blue hair was short, and didn't move much on his head. He was around 5'1", blue eyes, and sensible about his swimming talents, which he didn't show off as much as he could.
He finally noticed the girls, when the site of a man towering behind them, showed the light presence of shadows along the back area. The girls turned in fear it was another duelist, but calmed down, once they saw Malice prancing around the swimming pool area.
"Oh, it you. We were just watching this kid do tricks in the pool." Serenity spoke her soft voice, as they watched the kid do yet another flip off the diving board.
The Man in Black fixed his coat around him again, covering his sleeveless shirt, and most of his black pants. His black shoes still glimmered in the morning sun, which was still partially covered in clouds. The day was hot enough, and it had already caused a threat since it was still the morning time. Teri shot the Man in Black a look, and went back to swim.
"His name's Teri, but he's not really talkative. He's the top ranked water duelist, and he his quite the duelist. Besides he comes from a quiet town, doesn't talk much, brave, and used to be on his school's swim team, but quit cause it got in the way of him dueling." The Man in Black replaced his spiky black hair with his black hat, and tilted it slightly.
"Like a walking encyclopedia..." Mai laughed at her comment, as did Serenity and the Man in Black.
"I get around.." the Man in Black muttered under his breath.
Teri swam over and took a good look at the three sitting by the edge. "You.. Who are you? I'm Teri."
"Hi Teri, I'm Serenity Wheeler, and this is Mai Valentine. The man behind us is.. well he just goes by the Man in Black," Serenity smiled at the boy, hoping to make a friendly conversation.
"Well I'm sure it would be a pleasure if we only had to duel nice people like you. But no one here is nice to me, at least from so far. They all treat me like a kid."
"Well that seems rather mean," Serenity said trying to cheer up the spirit of Teri.
"It is. I plan on being the best swimming and the best water duelist ever!" Teri pumped his fist into the air as he spoke his heroic words.
"Wow! And I bet you'll be good at it!" Serenity smiled at Teri.
"Yea kid, just put your heart into it, and I'm sure you'll do well." Mai began to take a liking for Teri.
"Hmm... Normally people laugh at me when I say that. They never say words of encouragement." Teri was taking on their liking and began to think about the future. How his dreams were to push his limits and become what he set his heart too.
"Why would we laugh, its a noble cause, as long as you stick with it." Mai smiled at Teri. She began to understand him being a hot head whenever someone made fun of him.
Teri shot a look at the Man in Black, and jumped back in the water to go back to his swimming.
Mai turned towards the Man in Black, who picked up Malice and began to walk with them onwards. "Why is it you know so much about some people, and yet you others you know them and never speak a word???"
"My words weren't needed. Plus I was admiring another duelist."
"Oh, ok!" Serenity smiled, hooked her arm around his and strolled off. He grabbed hold of his hat, as they walked on, to check out more things and more people.
A man walked easily across a short path before running into a couple of women dressed up in nice, light green silk clothes. The man put his flute across his back, and followed the women out. They took him around a corner or two, until they reach a mean looking woman. Her purple hair stood on end, along with a gun she held in her right hand.
The man stepped up, as the woman blocked the way. His orange hair swayed in the wind, as he looked on. "Good to see you again Blanca."
Blanca stepped aside and whispered a few words in his ear, "Don't be to cocky, I'd kill you if the boss would ever let me."
The man laughed, patted her on the back, and walked up to a see a cell phone. Blanca grabbed it, and gave it to the man. He put it on, and found a chair along side the back of the table.
"Where the hell have you been??" screamed a retched voice that echoed through the ears of the man.
He shook his head a second, and began to speak, "I've been busy."
"I don't care if you were actually dueling, did you get me what I wanted Luna?"
Luna hesitated a moment, and instead of speaking, thought for a moment.
"Luna, by the way you sound, I'd say you've had no luck!" The retched voice caused Blanca to turn away. She couldn't stand the immense voice that caused a shill down her spine.
"I'm working on it."
"Well isn't that nice, your working on it.."
"Jade and I will begin to look further after our matches, boss."
"I hoped for as much. Your life is on the line, remember that."
"I understand as much."
"You understand nothing, I need that jewel!!!"
Luna dropped the phone. The horrible voice had caused him a bit of shock, which resulted in him dropping the phone. He picked up the phone again, and listened.
"I will arrive there tomorrow, and I better have an answer, do you understand me??"
"Yes mam.." Luna handed the phone over to Blanca, and walked off. He began a slow melody on his flute, which was soft and almost silent.
"Blanca?" the voice screeched.
"Yes boss?" Blanca asked.
"As soon as you get the jewel, dispose of those two idiots."
"It would be my pleasure, boss." Blanca, hung up the cell phone and threw it to the ground. She then stomped on it, causing it to shatter in pieces all over.
Traveling high up the air, the faint smell of fire filled the air. A large amount of sinister laughter flooded the plane, housing only 1 sinister person. 1 guard watched the front of the plane, and the other watched the back. The pilot was a guard too, carefully guiding the plane towards their destination, Ginyu Castle.
Luna walked up to Jade and spoke a few words in her ear. She hesitated to react, and turned around towards a wall. She punched a hole in the wall and screamed, in which everyone turned to see it was she, and ignored it.
The Man in Black didn't take his eyes off them, until the group met up with everyone, including Yugi's Grandpa. Everyone began instantly conversing over what had happened and all the people they met. The most exciting part seemed to be the towering Jade and her woman friend Fay. They sat down and began to chat about everything, the Man in Black paced in front of them.
Fay watched the group talking and laughed. She walked out of the way of everyone and pulled out a cell phone. Punching a few numbers, a deep, dark voice answered.
"What do you want now?" the deep voice had a hollowed echo, as the soon of a screeching bat was heard in the background.
"Neither of them has the jewel or even the know the true intent of the Talisman. But it seems she has brought about two duelists, a tall woman, by the name of Jade. She was the one I was to befriend. The other a weird male who appears to walk around and play his flute, goes by the name of Luna."
"Is Yugi and the Man in Black there?"
"Yes, I'm afraid both made it here safely."
"Well, keep on it, remember, you must do anything to make it sure that they continue, another minion of mine shall see you soon, good luck!"
"I completely understand."
The voice dropped off, and the phone fizzled out. Fay laughed as she placed the phone back in her pocket. She chuckled as she went off to find Jade.
The voice on the other line was seated at a large table watching a monitor. The voice boomed as it looked on. "That son-of-bitch!"
Luna stepped out in front of the group, and stopped. His eyes stopped when he saw Yugi and the Man in Black. "You must be Yugi?"
Yugi looked up and stared at him. Luna had two blue streaks running down in front of face, little strands of hair. Besides that, he had orange hair that was here and there. Around 5'10", he wore a red, sleeveless shirt, medium sized arms, and had on necklaces. The 3 necklaces dangled: a black X, a silver flute, and a gold Scorpio sign. His red loafers shined in the sun, and his 2 purple heads bands took the notice of everyone, since they were thin and streamed across his head. His orange eyes flickered as he saw Yugi stand.
"Yes, I'm Yugi. But who are.."
The Man in Black stepped forward, as Malice jumped off on to the table. "Luna, the flute player, a dangerous one. Works under a mysterious boss, who never seems to show up, does she?"
Luna smiled at the Man in Black, and soon laughed. "Hahaha, right as you always are. It appears that after your loss, you seem too little to worry about much of anything. Or have you already forgotten?"
Malice hissed at Luna, and then stepped back at full stance.
"It's not easy to forget, is it?" the Man in Black laughed after his comments.
"I'm confused?" Joey muttered.
"Well then, let me fill them in, shall I." Luna smiled at his chance to cause trouble. "This Man in Black, used to a top duelist, and traveled much. His one last stop was his boss found out he was conversing with my boss. Boy, after that they tossed you out on your butt. I also believe you lost that duel to me, but by now your deck new and improved, maybe we'll have a go at it, won't we?"
The Man in Black laughed and winked at Luna. "An age old friend, your still a wise crack, aren't you?"
"I guess I am!" Luna put his lips to his flute and began to play a tune. He winked at the Man in Black, and blew hard into his flute. Bah bah bah bum.. bah bah bah bum..
Luna walked away and laughed in between playing his flute.
"By the looks of what I've seen, he still is working for Miaka. Him and Jade, as partners."
Yugi and Joey both wondered as to what he meant by that. The group was somewhat shaken over all that had happened.
"The nerve of that jerk!!" Joey's hotheaded temper began to flare up. "If I get him the tournament, i'm going to show him a thing or two about dueling with the heart of the cards!!"
"Be careful, he's an expert duelist.." the Man in Black took off his hat and waved his hair in the sun.
"What did he mean by he beat you?" Téa asked.
"When Miaka wanted to speak with me, she double crossed me. Caused my boss to throw a fit, and in turn he kidnapped my older sister. From there, he made me duel Luna, threatening me to loss on purpose. Luna won easily, and when I went back to check on my older sister, Jan, but she was kidnapped, and I have never seen again."
Mai and Téa began to cry, "That so sad...."
"Since then I have vowed my revenge on that cold-hearted bastard. He wants his hands on the Talisman, and has probably a duelist or two to get it for him."
"Well, as long your heart is in the right place, then you can duel with the heart of the cards. As long as you love your sister, you'll always..." The Man in Black shortly cut off Yugi.
"Yugi, I'm afraid your rambling won't get me anywhere. What's done is done, I can't bring her back, she was all I had. There is no need for heart in order to live life...."
"But at least you can.."
"No Yugi, I can't. I'm going to win this tournament, and in hope what they say is true, that Talisman can bring my wish come true." The Man in Black leaned down for Malice to jump on his shoulder, and she perched there.
"There is a famous Ruby to be put in the center of the Talisman."
"You don't mean the one that was stolen last week?" Yugi's Grandpa spoke on in horror of the thought if it got into the wrong hands.
"Just remember, if I duel any of you... you had better not get in my way."
Bakura spoke up as the Man in Black left the area, and walked on. "Everything's beginning to fall into place. The Jewel being stolen, the Golden Talisman, two different bosses after everything. The Tournament of Champions is turning out to be a dangerous place, and who knows who else will show up...."
A shadowy figure walked up to the group, with a little boy next to him. The group was all still confused about everything that was happening, including why this Man in Black was helping them and his connection to Miaka, and another unknown boss. The group turned and looks on in pure horror. Yugi stuttered out a few words, "Its its...Kaiba.."
"Good to see you again.. Yugi." Seto Kaiba's figure stood before them. The entire group looked like they had a seen a ghost...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To be continued...
Next: Episode 12: Blue Eyes White Kaiba