Here's the next chapter to this story. Can you believe there's actual sword fighting? Actually, that's no surprise since I usually include physical fighting in my stories. I mean I even have some in At-Em-Oh! Another thing, Yubel's reincarnate is not cannon, but these two look too much alike if you ask me, so I wouldn't doubt it for a second. Anyways, let's get this show on the road! Review please!
The duel began and Judei came out at Mokuba without warning. Luckily, he used his sword to defend himself against Judei's sword. Mokuba did not know how to use swords or fight with them, so he fought based on instinct. Judei could sense this and decided to give him a tutorial from scratch.
"Point your sword up with the handle to waist level!" Judei instructed before their swords separated and Mokuba did what his opponent instructed. They circled around each other very slowly. Mokuba glared, and then swung his sword at Judei before it collided with his and he parried, so the blade would miss him. He then swung his sword fast, but not too hard, at Mokuba's waist line while the boy jumped in surprise. "Focus! You can't just attack me with full force or you will show weakness!"
"But I don't know how to do this!" Mokuba argued.
"That's why I'm teaching you!"
Mokuba narrowed his eyes and decided to try a new maneuver and wait for his opponent to attack. Judei smirked and drove his sword toward Mokuba's waist. Mokuba used his sword to point Judei's blade down before he bashed his left arm under Judei's neck, but not too hard. They both circled again, this time with the tips of their swords colliding.
"Good job! Now time to start going a little farther," Judei said before he quickly swished his sword hardly at the tip of Mokuba's sword, then put the blade close on the neck. Mokuba gasped, never expecting this move. "Always find the weakness of both your opponent and his sword." Judei separated from Mokuba and their blades were inches apart. The long haired brunette narrowed his eyes and seeked for any weakness Judei or his blade had. They both attacked at the same time, their swords colliding. Mokuba quickly aimed for Judei's neck and his blade hit it, though not enough to cut it. Judei smirked, pointing to the blade touching under Mokuba's arm. "You did good. Though, you should also defend yourself as much as use offence. You need to recognize where your enemy attacks or you'll find yourself dead before you can even scream."
Mokuba and Judei separated once again, circling each other. Everyone watched the two duel with anxious glances. Mkalburti watched his reincarnate learn to fight with a sword and felt impressed that he was learning some fighting techniques. It was true that he would need to learn how to fight and this was a good way to learn how, especially since he would win a powerful sword he would need to use to fight.
Tea was amazed at the techniques used to fight with a sword. They seemed to be powerful weapons bent on killing and slaughtering an opponent. It seemed that one would need to learn to use three skills in fighting: magic, strength, and brains. Mokuba had magic from his necklace and strength he would eventually gain with his sword, but he was still learning to use his brain as well. He would eventually learn to use all three.
"You think Mokuba will need to use these fighting techniques?" Joey asked.
"He will," Mkalburti replied plainly. "He possesses hidden strength that needs to be released against Dalor. If he does not learn to fight, he will never be ready for battle."
"He's right," Yami agreed. "Mokuba learning to fight with a sword will be good for him against our new enemy. Something tells me Dalor possesses great strength that will be hard to conquer."
"If it means getting us out of here, Mokuba will need all the skills he needs," Seto agreed.
Mokuba and Judei kept on with their duel for a few more rounds. Mokuba was starting to sweat and became tired and hurt from all the fighting. Though, he was willing to keep at it no matter what! He kept dodging, defending, attacking, and trying to stab. This impressed Judei on how hard Mokuba was fighting and never willing to give up. These were great strengths.
Finally, the two put down their swords, panted heavily with sweat on their brow. Mokuba felt his arms hurting and beating in and out. He slowly looked up at Judei, who smiled impressively. Yubel arrived with the Sword of Light and bowed, handing it to Mokuba.
"You have earned it, Mokuba. Remember to fight with honor and courage. Don't ever give up in the middle of battle, even when things get difficult," Judei proclaimed.
Mokuba took the sword and it glowed with brilliance in his hand. Yubel strapped Mokuba a sword belt for him to place his sword in. He slid the Sword of Light in his belt.
"Thanks," Mokuba said.
"It would be an honor if I joined your quest, Mokuba," Yubel offered. "I have asked my king and he is okay with it."
"Sure! I'm gonna need all the help I need anyways," Mokuba replied as Yubel gave a nod.
"I promise we will be free Judei," Yubel promised Judei, who responded by giving his brother a hug and kiss on both sides of the cheek.
"Travel safely, my brother," Judei said as Yubel nodded.
Everyone was bug-eyed about what just happened. Did Judei just kiss his brother? Pharaoh Seth and Mkalburti looked at the gang strangely, wondering why they would be responding like this. Yami burst a chuckle, covering his mouth.
"That was how they greeted and said 'goodbye' during those times," Yami explained.
"It's still weird," Joey said.
"Why is that so weird?" Yubel asked, slightly offended.
"During today's standers, it's considered..." Yami explained, then whispered something in Yubel's ears. Yubel's eyes widened, then nodded.
"I see. I've never shaken a man's hand before, but I suppose you learn something new everyday."
"Here, let's try it out!" Joey grinned brightly, then put out his left hand. Yubel glared.
"How rude!" Yubel snapped before Yami snickered.
"Using your left hand is considered rude. That's what they use as toilet paper," Yami whispered in Joey's ear as Joey's face turned green.
Everyone left the palace and began walking on their journey. Yubel joined along with a San-Si Launcher on his left arm and some San-Si Capsules on his belt, including his sword. Judei had to stay to watch over the people of the village, who needed as much protection as they could while they were still part of the curse. Mokuba had to focus on the mission at hand.
Since Yubel had been stuck in the San-Si World for thousands of years, Mokuba sought this as a great advantage. Yubel would know this world like the back of his hand, perhaps even know the location of some of the items Mokuba would need to defeat Dalor.
"Yubel, do you know where I can find a trial game?" Mokuba asked.
"There is one my king has taken far beyond this region," Yubel replied, walking through the desert. "Though, we will have much to cross."
"That's settling. More monsters," Seto replied sarcastically.
"I have one question Yubel, why did you let the musicians... rip out your... Ka spirit or whatever you call it? Couldn't you have protected Judei without doing that?" Mokuba asked out of curiosity.
"It is not protecting him from attack as you think. I was actually saving him from his own darkness," Yubel explained as everyone looked at him funny. "Judei is the Supreme King and his darkness is so great, one cannot handle himself. He needs someone by his side to take some of that darkness and become a fiend for all eternity."
"Wow, that's really sad," Tea said.
"Why? I am proud to stand by Judei's side and take his darkness from him!" Yubel said proudly with narrowed eyes.
"Yeah, but that had to be painful," Joey thought.
"It is, but I do not regret what I chose. I'd give anything for my brother."
"So, do you know what our plans are, Mokuba?" Pharaoh Seth asked.
"For right now, we stand together. Yubel can lead us to the next trial game," Mokuba replied as Yubel gave a nod.
The gang walked through the desert and made it to some grassland. Joey and Tristan were more than relieved to finally be out of the hot sandy desert. Though, the grass was annoyingly long and there was barely any thing to see on the other side. This became a new type of issue for Joey, Tristan, and Seto. Luckily, Yubel had crossed this path once before and knew where he was supposed to go.
"Man, how do you know where we're going?" Tristan complained.
"I have traveled across these paths once before," Yubel replied, slightly annoyed about the amounts of complaining going about. His brother would certainly not allow this behavior from his soldiers.
"Great, my feet are killing me!" Joey complained.
"You guys suck it up!" Tea snapped at the boys. "I'm hating this as much as you are! I can't even get a decant shower here!"
"Do any of these fellas complain like this where you live?" Yubel asked Mokuba.
"All the time," Mokuba smirked while rolling his eyes. "It annoys the heck outta my brother."
"No kidding," Yubel muttered under his breath.
"Listen here, blue boy, we've never had to cross deserts and long grass before! It's kinda new for us!" Joey shouted.
"Very decent excuse," Yubel responded while rolling his eyes.
Just then, Yubel looked up at the sky to where the sun was rising. He then crossed his arms and the jewel on his forehead began to glow a cobalt blue. Everyone gasped as a huge eagle appeared above Yubel with a cobalt crystal on each wing. It flew high above the grass.
"We have a few miles to go," Yubel declared as the boys groaned in complaint.
"How did you know?" Yami asked in amazement. "Is that Eagle your Ka?"
"No, my Ka has left me. His name is Cobalt, one of my close companions. He helps me see across plains with his farseeing eyes," Yubel explained as the eagle landed next to the gang. "Thank you, old friend." The eagle glowed cobalt blue and changed back into a blue crystal before returned inside the jewel on Yubel's forehead. "He is one of the seven crystal beasts I possess. Of course, they were hidden after my death and now lie waiting for my return."
"Wow. How did you come to possess them?" Yugi asked curiously.
"Long ago, I was a small child. I was lost alone in the desert... thirsty. I found no water or oasis. I fell in dehydration with no water to drink. One day, Cobalt found me and sent me to an oasis. I drank until I was satisfied. He then became a cobalt crystal. I protected it with my life. He is one of the seven Crystal Beasts I found and befriended. The first one was a carbuncle named Ruby, my partner. They fight for me and defend me when I need them. At the same time, I help and take care of them like family. I possess this jewel on my forehead, so no thieves or smugglers can lay a finger on them!" Yubel explained as everyone held amazement. "Though, a part of their crystals lie within my jewel, their real crystals are hidden somewhere safe until my return."
"But... you're already dead," Joey pointed out.
"But others can be reborn into this world. For instance, Yugi is the reincarnate of the Pharaoh just like Kaiba is the reincarnate of the Pharaoh's former priest and Pharaoh and Mokuba is the reincarnate of Pharaoh Mkalburti. Just like them, I too am reborn into this world and live amongst the people and they shall return and seek my security."
Everyone was amazed at this information brought to them. It was hard to believe that Yubel had a reincarnate somewhere in their modern world. It was a mystery where the blue-haired boy would be and what destiny he would follow. That was a hidden mystery.