Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sXWizard101: Arc 1
Chapter 4: Unicorn Way
After the 7 teammates enrolled at Ravenwood School of Magical Arts and were introduced to their corresponding school, they re-grouped at the center of the plaza in front of Bartleby.
"Ya wouldn't believe who my teacher is! His name's Halston Balestrom, and he's a frog who teaches Storm magic!" exclaimed Crow.
"A frog? Well, you're not the only one who has a talking animal for a teacher," giggled Akiza. "My school's all about Life and the instructor of it is Moolinda Wu."
Jack laughed at the punny name. "I'm glad I don't have a talking animal as my teacher. The teacher for the School of Fire is Madame Falmea, and she is quite sophisticated if you ask me."
"Don't tell me she is mean like my teacher is!" ranted Leo. "The Myth teacher told me I was a wanna-be wizard and then said to leave him alone! He didn't even give me his name!"
"Wow, Leo, I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you could have met the Ice professor, Lydia Greyrose. She's really nice!" stated Luna.
"How about your professors, Yusei and Kalin?" asked Akiza.
"The professor of Balance is Arthur Wethersfield," started Yusei. "Apparently, Balance magic, or Sorcery, isn't actually taught here in Ravenwood. Instead Professor Wethersfield told me he learned it and brought it over here from another world called Krokotopia."
"Wow, that's awesome! Sounds like you got the unique guy," chuckled Crow.
"I suppose so," smiled Yusei. "And lastly, who is your professor, Kalin?"
Kalin looked at the ground for a few seconds. He wasn't quite sure how to put what Malorn Ashthorn told him into words. The others looked at him in confusion.
"Hey, Kalin! Wake up! What's with the long face?" yelled Jack.
"Is something bothering you, Kalin?" asked Yusei.
"Yeah, you should be proud for being chosen as a wizard!" added Crow.
Kalin finally lifted his head and spoke up. "Well, you see, guys. When we went to speak to our teachers, has anyone noticed the giant chasm in-between the Fire and Myth schools?"
Everyone looked at one another in surprise. "Actually, come to think of it, I did see the hole. What happened over there?" asked Leo.
"Yeah, who could possibly be powerful enough to rip an entire chunk of land and not get caught?" asked Jack.
"Apparently, one of the students told me that hole was where the Death School used to be. And what's even stranger is that its teacher was Malistaire," replied Kalin.
"Malistaire was the Death Professor?!" exclaimed Crow.
"What did he do to his class?" asked Luna.
"I spoke to a former student of Malistaire's, Malorn Ashthorn about it. He told me he doesn't know what happened to the Death School after its professor left. All Malorn knows is that after Malistaire left Ravenwood, the Death School disappeared as well, ripping itself from the ground and leaving behind the hole we now see." stated Kalin.
"This can't be just a coincidence. There must have been a reason why Malistaire would destroy his own school. We must speak to Headmaster Ambrose about this," said Yusei.
Everyone nodded and walked back to Headmaster Ambrose's Office in The Commons. There, the elderly wizard greeted them. As they spoke of their findings about the disappearance of the Death School and the news regarding Malistaire, Ambrose looked somber.
"So, in conclusion, do you know where Malistaire is now?" asked Yusei.
"Hmm, I do not know of his current whereabouts, I'm afraid," sighed the headmaster. "But, I've an idea! Perhaps if it wouldn't be too much trouble, you might take a look? You may be able to help. It will also let you see more of Wizard City."
"So we get to be heroes again?!" exclaimed Leo. "Count me in!"
The headmaster chuckled at his enthusiasm and then handed the team a letter with an ornate wax seal.
"Please deliver this letter to Private Stilson at the Unicorn Way gate. He will let you through. You can use your compasses to guide you there," said Ambrose.
"Will do, headmaster," nodded Akiza. The team then left Ambrose's office and walked towards the gate to Unicorn Way. The tunnel was blocked with iron bars and was guarded by a portly man in armor.
"Hello, sir, may we please have your permission to go to Unicorn Way?" asked Luna.
The guard, Private Stilson, however, didn't look in the least convinced by Luna's request. Instead, he shook his head and gave everyone a stern look. "None shall pass! Unicorn Way is off-limits. There are ghosts everywhere!"
"Ghosts?" repeated Kalin.
"Excuse me, you're Private Stilson, correct? Headmaster Ambrose gave us a letter asking for your permission," stated Yusei. He then showed the guard the letter with the wax seal.
The guard relaxed after seeing the letter and lifted the iron bars blocking the way. "Looks legit. I'll let you pass. Show this to Private Connelly in Unicorn Way.
"Let's see if he is right about these ghosts, "stated Crow as the seven entered the tunnel. Once on the other side, they were greeted by a large, open park with lush, green trees, and a lovely fountain with a giant statue of a unicorn in the center.
"Wow, the places in Wizard City are getting lovelier by the minute," smiled Akiza.
"But, that man told us this place has ghosts!" stated Leo.
"If that's true, we must speak to Private Connelly," replied Yusei.
They walked up to yet another guard and told him they were sent on Headmaster Ambrose's orders. The guard nodded and accepted their offer.
"Ah, a letter from the Headmaster! You're very brave to bring this to me. Be careful going far down Unicorn Way. The street is dangerous. I've seen Wizards liked you go down that way and never come back. Beware!"
Jack scoffed at Connelly statement. "Hmph! We aren't afraid of no ghosts! I've beaten tougher monsters in my sleep!"
Private Connelly chuckled at Jack's words. "Your arrival is a blessing! We need help fending off the ghosts in Unicorn Way. Some dark forces have risen, and we don't have enough guards to stop them! We would be honored if you would use your powers and chase Lost Souls away for us!"
"You can count on us!" shouted Yusei. "Team, let us fight off these ghosts!"
"Right!" exclaimed the team. They ran down to the streets and were shocked when they saw that Unicorn Way was indeed infested with ghosts.
"So, what the guards said was indeed true," muttered Kalin. "But who could have done such a thing?"
"I'm not sure, but if we want to save Wizard City from whoever is behind all of this, we must trust each other and our cards!" exclaimed Yusei.
"Right! And we've got ya covered!" shouted Crow. "Now go, Storm Snake! Zap that nasty ghost!
"Don't leave me in the dust! I summon Fire Cat! Burn it to the ground!"
"Don't get carried away, guys," sighed Akiza as she summoned an Imp.
"I agree with Akiza," stated Luna as her Frost Beetle froze a Lost Soul into the ground.
"Aw, come on, can't we just have a little fun?" complained Leo as he summoned a Blood Bat to toy with the ghosts.
"Heh, I suppose you guys are right. I haven't had this satisfied in years," smiled Kalin as his Dark Fairy taunted his enemy with a wave of her hand.
"Now, Scarab, finish off the ghosts!" commanded Yusei.
After several minutes, all the Lost Souls roaming Unicorn Way were sent back to where they came from. The heroes dusted themselves off and went back to report to Private Connelly. The guard greeted them with a large smile.
"That's turned the tide for us! We'll follow your lead and get back to work. If only we know what's causing this spread of the Undead. You should talk to Ceren Nightchant and see if he can use any help." The private gestured towards a young wizard dressed in green.
The team nodded and walked up to Ceren. "Hello. Private Connelly sent us to help you. What might be the problem?" asked Akiza.
"Greetings!" Ceren shouted enthusiastically. "Professor Moolinda Wu sent me here to see if the rumors about the fairies are true. The guards won't allow me to go out any further, but they haven't stopped you yet."
"Fairies? What happened to them?" asked Luna.
"Would you check for me? Just walk down Unicorn Way and see if you can find any Fairies. If they attack, you'd best know how to defend yourself," replied Ceren.
The team ran further down Unicorn Way until they got swarmed by fairies. Something about them was off, as if they were not acting like themselves. It was if they were possessed by another source.
"I thought Unicorn Way only had a ghost problem, and now fairies?" asked Jack.
"Guys, something doesn't feel right about them. I don't really know how to explain it, but something tells me they are being controlled!" exclaimed Luna.
"Wow! How do you know?" asked Leo.
"I'm not sure, perhaps it's just an instinct of mine," replied Luna.
"Alright, we'll be careful," nodded Yusei.
The team used their spells to fight off the fairies and shortly afterwards, Ceren came running up to them to get the scoop. He examined one of the fairies who happened to be lying unconscious on the sidewalk and shook his head in disbelief.
"Unicorn Way is swarming with evil fairies? They have been corrupted, just as I feared. You couldn't even change them back by defeating them? That's really bad."
"So, Luna's instincts were true," said Akiza. "What are we supposed to do now?"
Ceren continued. "Apparently, evil forces are at work in Wizard City. Some dark element has emerged despite Ambrose's attempts to keep us safe. Thank you for letting me know. I must alert the others!"
"Dark element?" asked Kalin.
"My friends always tell me I never leave well enough alone, but this time something foul is afoot. I'm sure of it! You can help me get to the bottom of this curse upon Wizard City!" stated Ceren. "Do you know Lady Oriel, the Seraph? She might understand what happened to the Fairies. Speak with her in the Hedge Maze at the end of Unicorn Way.
"Lady Oriel? Alright thank you, Ceren. Let's go see if she can help us," said Akiza. The team nodded and headed towards the Hedge Maze.
