Harry Potter: The Prince of Games
Disclaimer: SEE FIRST CHAPTER
Plot: Harry never went to the Dursleys; instead, he went to James' brother and was raised in a life of fun, mystery and excitement. But, as it always does, destiny soon catches up with Harry as he discovers strange powers, dark destinies and unusual truths about himself.
Author's Note: Okay, so this one is an idea that's completely random and yet fun at the same time; and, as always, I say that if you don't like it, then don't read it
Dedication: I'd like to dedicate this story to Goodfella96 and Above the Winter Moonlight for being my inspiration for this story; their stories are also my recommended reads: Battle Born by Above the Winter Moonlight and Harry Potter and the Stone of Ra by Goodfella96;
Also: If you've enjoyed this story, then go and check out Different Dimension Duellist by The Mad Prince: it's an amazing adventure of a read;
Key Pairings: Harry/Alexis; Jaden/Yubel;
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Review Answers:
So, no responses for this chapter because everyone had their opinions voiced on the outcome of the School Duel: so, in the end, I've decided to go with the Tag Duel scenario, but this will change one or two things that are set to happen before the big match, but I hope that you enjoy it nonetheless;
Applauding both members of his dorm for their success, Banner's expression darkened slightly as he shook hands with Harry and told him of his hopes for the boy's future; however, inside his own mind, the mysterious man had other thoughts on his mind, especially since his fears from before the battle had reached it's zenith were now grounded and cast aside.
'Is he ready to hold their powers in his hands?'
Chapter 21: The Creator's Challenge
"Aw man, are you sure that you can't stay?"
Harry let out a soft laugh as he stood at the docks of Academy Island with Jaden, Syrus, Alexis and Zane all waiting to see him off; after the excitement of the big Tag Team Duel that had decided the fate of the now-infamously-named Team Supreme, Harry was looking forwards to some downtime back at home with his Dad and his Great-Grandfather, although he could have done without the drama given by his friends.
"I promised Dad I'd be home for the holidays, Sy," answered Harry, turning to face the late-morning sun that shone low over Academy Island as he added, "Seto's even offered to pick me up in his famous jet since Dad's got plans for the holidays involving me. He wouldn't say what they were, but only that it should make up for what happened with…well, you know?"
"Just be sure to come back this time," Alexis reasoned, earning a nod from Harry while, sensing that the two lovebirds needed time alone, Zane guided Jaden and Syrus away, leaving Harry and Alexis alone on the docks.
Taking his girlfriend's hand in his own, Harry smiled softly as he explained, "Don't worry, Lexi, I'll come back to you; now that I'm free of whatever that dark taint was inside of me, I'm in full control of the King's powers."
"Does that mean that you'll finally be accepting your place in Obelisk Blue?" asked Alexis, earning another small laugh from Harry before she reminded him, "You stayed in Slifer to be with Jaden since he's your Guardian or whatever, but now that you're both in full control of whatever special powers you've got, there's no…"
"We can't leave Sy on his own," argued Harry, earning a wide-eyed look from Alexis as he explained, "We're a squad, Alexis, remember? You, me, Zane, Jaden and Syrus: all together or not at all. I mean, even though Chancellor Sheppard is waiting on the date that Jaden and I will clash for the right to take on North Academy, we're still a team outside the field and you know what they say, Lex? No man gets left behind."
Alexis heaved a sigh before she chuckled, "Do you know something? I think you want to stay in Slifer."
"And why would I want that?"
"Because Slifer will always be your Dad's dorm more than anyone else's," answered Alexis, earning a blanched look from Harry before he blushed, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly; letting out a laugh, Alexis then leaned in before she brushed her lips against Harry's cheek as she told him, "Look, just be sure that you're ready anyway; don't just leave there for me or even for the title of Zane's successor, understand?"
"You got it," replied Harry, before his expression brightened even more as he heard the dull roar of Seto's famous White Dragon Jet approaching; giving a kiss of his own to Alexis, Harry sighed as he told her, "Happy Christmas, Lexi."
"And you," replied Alexis, watching as her boyfriend picked up his bag and made for the jet, his last farewell to her being a friendly wave as he boarded the jet and took off towards the sun.
It was only later that Alexis realised that Harry's final embrace towards her meant more than it seemed to…
Prince of Games
"So you and Miss Rhodes are official now, huh?"
"We've been official for a while, Seto; this just makes it known to others," admitted Harry, relaxing in the back seat of the jet while Seto steered them towards their destination. "She once said that the fact of calling her my girl was an open invitation and, well, after everything I've been through, I guess I was finally ready to accept it, but then there was that thing with the darkness in me and…well, we just lost track of time."
Seto just laughed before Harry asked, "Anyway, enough shop talk: are you going to tell me where we're going? Dad said something about plans, but he didn't say anything else."
"Just remember that this wasn't my idea," retorted Seto, earning an amused smirk from Harry before he went on. "But to celebrate your first big term at Duel Academy and your victory in the Tag Duel with Yugi and I, Pegasus has arranged a party at his castle and he even says that he has a special present for you."
"Really?" asked Harry, earning a nod from Seto before he asked, "Anything else? I mean this is Pegasus we're talking about, so there are always a few tricks waiting in the wings."
"Don't remind me," laughed Seto, directing the jet towards their destination as he explained, "But other than that, I can't really say anything else: oh, but you'll be pleased to know that I might have found a replacement for Crowler at long last."
"I wonder whatever happened to the she-male," drawled Harry, earning another chuckle from his godfather as he asked, "Who is it?"
"A man that said that he was looking for a new beginning and will be introduced to everyone in the new term," answered Seto, his eyes taking in the scenery while Harry was a little surprised at the information.
"Does he have a name?"
"He does," answered Seto, frowning for a moment as he admitted, "A strange one, but it is his real name."
"What is?"
"Sirius Black!"
Prince of Games
"Harry-boy: welcome to my humble abode and my personal congratulations on your big win!"
Harry had to blush at the child-like innocence and humour that always seemed to fill Pegasus' voice whenever he addressed the young boy; even so, he shook hands with the creator before he actually laughed as Pegasus embraced him warmly, the two of them almost like family, which the man had been for a good long while.
"Thanks for arranging this for me, Uncle Max," laughed Harry, using the same title that he'd used for Pegasus ever since he was a little boy; weirdly, other than those whom were really formal with the man, Harry was the only one that actually used any form of the creator's first name, Maximillian.
Everyone else just called him Pegasus or Mr Pegasus, which was strange, but Harry didn't mind and neither did Pegasus.
Leading Harry into the large room that would house his special celebratory party, Pegasus showed off several key features of the decorations including Duel Monsters' themed baubles and several large, life-sized ice sculptures of several of Harry's favourite Duel Monsters. Weirdly, there were also statues of Elemental Hero Neos, Marauder and, to Harry's amusement, the legendary Master Dragon Knight, an infusion of Black Luster Soldier and the Blue Eyes Ultimate White Dragon.
It was also in this finely-decorated room that Harry found himself being grabbed and lifted into the air before he could turn around; however, as he went to worry about who could have grabbed him, a laugh then escaped the young duellist when a punkish-style voice asked, "Hey, there's my favourite little nephew; how've you been, kid? Beat Kaiba again, yet?"
"For God's sake, Joey, put him down," insisted a female voice, making Harry laugh again as he was able to see the owner of the voices; the first was a golden-haired young man that was dressed in a green jacket and trousers, underneath which he wore an actual business suit with a DDM badge on one side.
Next to him was the voice that had said to put Harry down; she was a rather-attractive, if not devilishly-handsome blonde woman with dark eyes and a seemingly-vindictive smile on her face. The woman was dressed in a new blood-red gown that seemed to define her features rather well and, when she saw Harry, she gave a soft laugh as she kissed him on the cheek before tousling his hair.
"Argh, why do you always have to do that, Aunt Mai?" asked Harry, shaking his head free of the woman as she laughed at his apparent embarrassment, but, secretly, they both knew it was all for fun.
Mai, once known as Mai Valentine, was the wife of Yugi's oldest friend and Harry's honorary uncle – or rather, one of them – Joseph 'Joey' Wheeler, a real hothead duellist that worked in partnership with Duke Devlin, creator of Dungeon Dice Monsters, and also worked as a part-time duelling mentor having, in Joey's words, learned from the best there is in old Gramps.
They were both honorary family members to Harry, but because of their jobs – Mai worked for a Duel Monsters fashion company that created the infamous cosplay and Role-Playing outfits sold worldwide – he rarely saw them, so for both of them to be at the event was something really special for the Prince of Games.
"Joey, Mai, thank you for coming," exclaimed Yugi, making his own appearance known from a nearby door; when Harry turned to see his Dad, he was surprised to see the King of Games wearing his classic blue outfit, Duel Disk and all. As the two old friends – Yugi and Joey – embraced one another, the King of Games smiled when he saw Mai hand Harry an already-wrapped present before she snuck another warm hug from her honorary nephew.
"Tristan and Tea say that they're sorry that they can't make it, but she's headlining Broadway in the Winter Festival," explained Joey, laughing at his wife's antics with Harry while Yugi seemed impressed with the news before he asked, "Hey, did you hear though, Yuge? Tea's a Mom!"
"You're kidding," Yugi retorted, earning a nod from Joey.
"Yeah, two little troublemakers last autumn," answered the blonde, laughing as he explained, "She actually called the boy Yami, you know in honour of him?"
Yugi nodded while Harry listened as Joey then added, "The girl's called Anzu; I said it was a bit of a weird name, but you know what she's like: oh, and Serenity says hiya too. She's a bit busy with her medical lifestyle, but she's going to try and send the gifts to your place anyway."
"Speaking of kids," Yugi then asked, indicating Mai, who seemed to be holding a wide-eyed Harry close as he asked, "When's yours?"
"How did you know?" asked Mai, earning a soft laugh from Yugi that had her smiling as she added, "I'm only two months along, Yugi, but I felt that it was right for Harry to know cause Joey and I would like him to be our little one's godfather."
Now Harry was really wide-eyed as he gulped and whispered, "I…I'd be honoured, but…um, won't…won't I be at school when the kid's born?"
"I'll get Seto to arrange a special pass for you and Alexis to join us," explained Yugi, the mention of a girl catching Joey's attention as he began questioning Yugi about the new girl in his favourite – and he didn't even think to add only – nephew's life.
Mai, meanwhile, led Harry away from the crowd that had started to gather; out on the terrace that ran along the outside of the castle, Mai leaned casually against the stone rail before she asked, "Harry, would you mind agreeing to something for me?"
"What?" asked Harry curiously, leaning with his back to the ocean and his eyes on the party that was beginning inside the grand ballroom.
"Well if it's a girl," answered Mai, turning away so that she could rest her hands on her stomach as she explained, "If it's okay with you, I'd like to call her Lily, after your Mom. And if it's a boy, I'd like to call it James, after your Dad."
As Harry glanced to her, Mai tapped her nose with a sly smirk as she explained, "You, Yugi and Kaiba aren't the only ones who know about magic, Harry: trust me, I've seen enough of it to know, so I also know how they…I mean, how you came to be with your Dad. Don't worry, though; I won't tell anyone, but would that be okay?"
"S-Sure," answered Harry, feeling a little shocked at what he was being asked.
As Mai placed a soft kiss on the boy's cheek, she then returned to the castle while Harry, turning back to the scenery beyond the castle, closed his eyes and let his thoughts run through his mind. His honorary family was getting bigger each and every day and yet, despite his best efforts, he could never forget his true family or what they'd sacrificed for him.
'Life point for your thoughts?' Opening his eyes, Harry didn't even react when he saw the spirit of his darker self, also known as Haou, standing next to him, his appearance much like Harry's except for the permanently-gold eyes and the feeling of ancient power that clung to him.
Heaving a sigh, Harry looked back to the sea view before he asked, "I thought you were gone?"
'As long as you are alive, so too will I be likewise, Harry,' answered Haou, resting his spectral form next to his young partner as he went on, 'I kept my word to give you my powers, but that does not rid you of my presence, especially after what that taint did to you. Now that it's gone and we are one once again, I will keep my promise and obey all wishes of yours with my powers.'
Harry actually managed a brief smile before he asked, "I guess I really am like Dad now, huh?"
Haou chuckled while Harry asked, "So what are you doing out now, Haou?"
'I sensed your distress,' answered the Supreme King, placing a spiritual hand on top of Harry's as he explained, 'Whether I am real or not means nothing if I cannot help you, my friend. Would you like to talk about what it is that's bothering you so much?'
"Not here," answered Harry, looking back to the party as he explained, "Later…and thanks."
'For what?'
"For keeping your promise."
Haou patted Harry's hand before he vanished, the last word of the conversation belonging to the King as he told Harry, 'Always, my friend.'
Prince of Games
After the party had come to an end and the guests were sent on their way with gift baskets and other such souvenirs of their time – including many a picture with Yugi, Kaiba and even Harry – the young duellist made his way to the guest room that he often used whenever he visited his honorary uncle and, as he went to get changed, Harry actually jumped when a voice behind him spoke.
"Don't think the party's over yet, Harry; we still have one more gift to give."
Turning to the voice of the creator, Harry stifled a yawn before he asked, "Can't it wait until tomorrow, Uncle Max? I'm exhausted."
Pegasus actually frowned when he saw just how tired Harry looked: even with one good eye and one scarred excuse for a facial figure, the creator could still see as well as anyone else and what he saw here made him worried as he asked, "Have you been sleeping all right, Harry-boy? I'd have thought that now that you could control your powers so well, everything would be fine."
"I wish," laughed Harry, sitting down on his bed while Pegasus walked into the room and, sitting next to his honorary nephew, he looked towards Harry with a curious look in his eyes…um…eye.
"What is it?"
Shaking his head, Harry told him, "Nothing much…just bad dreams, really: I mean, I know that they can't really mean anything, but…"
"Sometimes dreams can say more than the waking world ever could," insisted Pegasus, linking his hands together as he asked, "What is it, Harry? Do you need me to get your Father for this too?"
"No," answered Harry, rubbing his eyes before he explained, "It's just…I remember what…what my darker side did when that…the strange taint inside of me tried controlling my body. I remember the power and energy that I had at my command and…well, there's a part of me that liked feeling that, but then…then I dream not just about the memories, but…but something else."
"What?" asked Pegasus.
"A tomb," answered Harry, his voice tinged with dread as he explained, "A tomb encased beneath seven ancient seals, but containing powers beyond all comprehension. And…and when I dream, I dream about my dark side opening these seals and releasing that power before…before using it to destroy the world."
"Oh that old chestnut," sniggered Pegasus, moving his arm to hold Harry in a warm, comfortable manner before he explained in a gentle tone of voice, "Listen to me, Harry: dreams can't really hurt you, but even if they're meant to mean something, I believe that you are meant to understand them, but not let them control your fate. After all, when it all comes down to it, we are the masters of our fate, be it good or evil."
Harry managed a soft smile before Pegasus placed a gentle, fatherly kiss on the boy's brow as he told him, "Look, you're right, this can wait for tomorrow: after breakfast, can you meet me in the Duel Room?"
"What for?" asked Harry, earning a soft laugh from Pegasus.
"Crochet lessons, what do you think?" asked the creator, earning a soft laugh from Harry as he added, "Your Father told me about the dark curse of your Marauding Force Deck, so, well, I have taken it upon myself to build you a stronger deck. One that will come from both the good and the evil in you, but will be completely under your control."
"Wow," whispered Harry, his eyes widening as he asked, "And…and you want me to test the deck?"
"No, Harry-boy," laughed Pegasus, rising from the bed before he explained, "I want you to earn the deck in a duel."
"With who?"
As Pegasus reached the door, he flashed Harry a smile before he answered his question;
"Me!"
Chapter 21 and Harry seems to have kept his canon curse for weird dreams and visions, but what could they mean?
Seven seals? Power beyond imagining and all in the hands of his true form, the Supreme King?
Could this have something to do with Banner's thoughts from the end of the duel?
Keep Reading to Find Out
Next Chapter: The Prince of Games takes on the Creator of the Game in a bout for a brand new deck, but Pegasus has a catch; plus, a conversation between Harry's guardians calls for new research while Yugi has worries about his son's mental state given the nightmares he has been forced to endure;
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AN: Party
So, a few of you have been asking about the other YGO characters and so I decided to use this chapter to describe what they're up to in the universe of this story; I hope you like the suggested pairings;
Also, I hope you all love the nice little surprise awaiting Harry when he returns to Duel Academy for the New Year: I said they'd be coming? Well, here they come…ready…or…not!