Erebus was created from the darkness of humanity specifically negative emotions. When there is more negative energy than positive then Erebus will create a darker version of that area. The victims are random whether they can sense it or not are brought here for his underlings to capture for Erebus's collection.

However, if that targeted victim has powerful abilities especially a Convener, then they could fight against them and if they are lucky could escape. Luminas, her brother, and I accidentally were in one but we escaped once there was a safe haven for me to gather enough energy to teleport away. I just hope nothing terrible happens to those that were unlucky to be ensnared by those dark creatures.

Thoth's Journal Entry - Gamma

"Delia, are you listening?" Kayla asked, "We should go back. You can use my cell phone to call for your aunt to pick you up." Delia looks back at her beloved city she calls home. It was once full of color and vitality, but it was now dull and dried up of energy. The buildings were vacant, neon signs and streetlights were cracked with the lights flickering. The whole area was littered with trash from the toppled trashcans as if a tornado came through with no survivors. It looks like she was transported to an abandoned city that was left to rot when all the residents were gone. It was something out of a post-apocalyptic future.

Delia decides to speak up about the new environment, "Hey Kayla, do you notice something off?"

Kayla stops and looks around. She notices that same thing Delia saw. "Did we took a wrong turn and end up at the wrong part of the city?" Delia shook her head and continues to speaks, "No, it's the same even though the whole vibe is different." "You're right," Kayla said as she takes a closer look, "This is the same area but where is everyone? It shouldn't be this empty." Delia felt a cold chill up her spine. Something must have got them during their walk and transported them to this twisted place.

Delia grabs Kayla's arm as she was scared that she would be taken away by something unknown.

Once they return back to the Shokukin Kissaten Café, they were shocked at the state it was in. The once cheerful and colorful place was now in ruins. "What happened in here?" Kayla cried, "Karen? KAREN! Are you here?" She looks all over the store carefully going through debris to find her younger sister. Delia carefully watches as she cautiously surveys the area.

She instinctively looks up at a hole in the roof and notices a girl about their age staring down. She wore a blue cap with grey goggles with the lens being red, long brown hair that reaches her lower back, blue eyes, and fair skin. Her clothes were a blue trench coat with black trimmings, silver shoulder pads and rolled up sleeves. Under it was a black T-shirt, khaki shorts with a brown belt, black over-the-knee socks and brown boots with blue gems on the ankles. She also wore a pearl necklace with a crescent charm and a teardrop dangling around it.

'What is that girl doing her?' Delia thought as she makes eye contact with the deep blues of the mysterious girl.

"Delia!" Kayla cried, "I can't find Karen anywhere!" Delia looks back and sees that the girl was gone. She wonders if that was a figment of her imagination. Kayla looks at her cellphone and realizes that there's no signal. She was now scared, what was going on here? Realization struck Delia as she realizes the situation here, "Wait, Kayla! I don't think Karen is here. In fact, I don't think this the same city we're used to. Something or someone transported us here." "Transport us for what?" Kayla asked, "Why would they transport us to this weird version of our city for?"

ROAR! The girls were instantly silent and on high alert after hearing the undistinguished cry rang through the air. "What was that?" Kayla cried. "We have to get out of her now!" Delia barked. "But where!" Kayla protested, "I'm so scared and I don't know what's going on!" "The Treehouse Commune," Delia answered, "Topiary Park is not far from here. I know the shortcut there, Danny took me there to see his friends!" She grabs Kayla's arm and dashes towards the park with her.

Topiary Park was a popular hotspot for the locals especially with children and teenagers to hang out. Normally it was filled with luscious trees and their well known handily crafted topiaries that were made from talented and skilled artists. However, due to the influence of some unknown power, the topiaries look twisted and seem to be watching the girls' every move.

"Delia I don't like this," Kayla said. "Just stay calm," Delia assured, "We're almost there." "How are you calm? Aren't you scared of this as well?" the brunette waitress pressed. "I am," Delia confessed, "But someone has to lead the way otherwise we'll never find our way back home." Kayla was stunned by Delia's recent behavior. She had never seen this side before during the brief moments the light blue haired girl visited her family's café. She was always quiet and following what others ask, but now here she is trying to lead her to safety.

Delia was now responsible for Kayla's safety and her own to find a way back to their own world. It wasn't easy to be the leader but someone has to do it. If she was the only one with enough bravery in her shy and quiet demeanor, she'll do it. Even if it might lead to both of them getting killed by dark unknown forces. Normally they would call for help but since there's no signal in this world, they are on there own.

Delia tightens her grip on Kayla's arm as they go past the Tree House Commune sign. As the sign dictates the trees had houses that were built in order to go with the shape of the trees. All of them were uniquely designed by innovative architects. For example, one was shaped like an acorn with stairs spiraling around it. Another was a tubularly shaped house out of glass in which you can see the entire interior.

Kayla was amazed by the craft of each treehouse, but Delia was more focused on looking for one that can hide in, something not too small or transparent. Her eyes light up when she saw a treehouse that fit her needs. It was hidden by the shrubbery and vines but the structure was still visible. They head to the hidden house and to their luck it was unlocked. Both girls go inside and Delia locks the door behind her. Delia then uses some of the furniture such as a dresser and some chairs to block the door and locks the windows and all other doors so nothing or no one gets in. "We're safe," Delia said. "Yeah but for how long?" Kayla said with immense worry.

Outside the treehouse, a young girl was watching with intent. She has maroon hair with two bangs curving out, fair skin, and olive green eyes. She wore a white T-shirt with pale blue sleeves and a pink collar, a knee-length light blue skirt and a pink seam at the bottom, pink and white shoes. "Those girls, they haven't been taken? Then that means they must have that power, but I must hurry before they come for them." She hugs her goldfish plush doll close to her, "Oh, Raheem, I have been only watching those that came her by bad luck and they were all taken away but maybe this time I will offer help." She then teleports inside the house and behind the girls.

Kayla and Delia turn around and see the mysterious girl. "Hey, how did you get here?" Kayla demanded. "Who are you?" Delia asked. The girl hugs Raheen close to her chest as she looks at the two girls' reactions. The brunette was apprehensive and on guard but the light blue haired girl was calm and curious about her. "What is your name?" The maroon haired girl asked. "Kayla Kissaten," Kayla answered. "Delia Rose," Delia adds. "My name is Sari," the mysterious girl replied, "I was transported here just like you. I saw many others before you, taken by them." Kayla was anxious, "Wait there were other but who took them away?" "The Erebus's Underlings," Sari answered, "They are the ones that live and thrive in this dark dystopia as well as those that follow Erebus's rule, his followers." "The Erebus Underlings and the Erebus Followers?" Delia grasped, "Don't tell me from your Dueling Fairy Tale Book?" "Correct," Sari nodded, "Erebus has been gathering an army for many years waiting for the moment to strike and eradicate humanity for good." Kayla was confused about Erebus's motive, "Why would this being want to kill all human beings?" "Because Erebus is us," Delia answered. The waitress was baffled by this, how did humanity create this thing? "That is correct, Delia," Sari said, "Erebus was created by the darkness of humans. He was born due to the creation of negative emotion. Overtime for thousands of years, he slowly formed and became a monstrous beast bent on killing humanity." "You're lying I don't want to kill anyone!" Kayla argued. "I know you don't," Sari said, "But the collective negative energy from humanity was the cause of his birth. However, there is hope." "Hope?" Kayla replied. "The Tag Force created by two humans," Delia said, "They decide to use their hope to combat Erebus. When there is despair, there is hope." "That is correct, Delia," Sari said, "Anything created by humans will be destroyed by humans." "Is this our fate to create and destroy?" Delia muttered. Sari smiles a little to ease the duo pigtailed girl, "I'm not sure if is the fate for every human since you are all unique yet you all work together as a team. Delia, you shouldn't worry too much as you should enjoy your mortal life even if it might be short."

Delia smiles back at Sari's encouraging words. 'Aquarius is this why you love humanity so much? Is it because they have the power to change despite being imperfect?'

Kayla shivers from the high tension and uneasy atmosphere, "Sari, is there any way for us to go back home?" Sari looks down in doubt and uncertainty, "There is one way but I'm afraid that it will put your lives at risk." "I don't care," Kayla said indicatively, "Ever since we came to this dark world, I was scared and confused about the whole thing. But Delia shows me that you must be brave even if you're normally not." Delia's eyes widen after Kayla's statement, "Kayla." Sari smiles at the girl's determination to escape, "Alright then, there is a safe area but it is on the other side of the town. But be careful I believe the Underlings are on our tail."

Delia and Kayla exchanged worried glances before turning to Sari. "Alright Sari, we'll follow your lead." Sari smiles at Delia's willing to trust her. Kayla's stomach starts to rumble, "Oh man, this is the worst time to get hungry. It's close to dinner and there's nothing to eat!" Delia takes out a plastic bag which contains the Leche Flan dessert. "Oh right, the dessert you purchased," Kayla points out, "We can eat that." Luckily for the girls, there was a kitchen and cutlery to eat. Delia opens the containing the dessert and cuts into little pieces. Sari was curious at the egg-shaped dessert in front of it. "What is this?" she asked. "Oh that's Leche Flan," Kayla explained, "It's an easy-to-make, popular dessert. It's one of Delia's favorite." Sari looks and sees Delia happily eating it. "So Sari, how did you end up here?" Kayla asked as she gets her piece. Sari was unsure about eating some but Delia already gives her a piece. "Uh, thank you," the maroon girl said after Delia's kindness. "Come on try some," Delia encouraged. Sari was hesitant but tried some due to Delia's insistence, "Wow, it's delicious! I can see why you like it so much!"

After finishing her bite, she answers Kayla's previous answer, "I came here when the disappearances started happening a few months ago. The Erebus Underlings will target anyone that is a Convener, a Duelist, or both. When your shadow starts to flicker that means that you are the target. Once dusk hits, that victim is taken here and hunted by the others." "So you mean that those that end up here are instantly captured," Kayla grasped. "Not exactly," Sari said, "For some reason, you two weren't captured. If you were to end up here, the Underlings would have gotten you already." "So we're lucky?" Kayla said with relief. "That's when it hit me, you two might have some 'special' abilities." "Abilities?" Delia said confused, "Like what kind?" Sari looks at the light blue haired girl, she notices Delia's necklace flicker for a moment and then a purple aura starts to gather around her.

"The ability to house a Duel Spirit," Sari replied. "A Duel Spirit?" Kayla said confused. "Yes, a Duel Spirit is a spirit inside of a Duel Monster Card," Sari explained. "Wait, so Duel Monster Cards have spirits inside of them?" Kayla grasped. "Well, yes but only a select few have spirits inside of them," Sari elaborated, "however a person can have a Duel Spirit inside of themselves." Kayla was now baffled, "Wait someone can hold a Duel Spirit inside of themselves?" "That's right," Sari said, "And I believe your friend, Delia might have one inside of her." Delia blinks in confusion after Sari's explanation. "Wait, Delia has a duel spirit inside of her?" Kayla said, "How is that possible? I mean she is a convener but she doesn't have the ability to summon duel monsters."

"Maybe it's because the ability hasn't awakened yet," Sari explained, "She probably didn't have it yet because her convener abilities haven't been fully tapped in." "But how do I summon a duel monster?" Delia asked, "It would be really handy in this world." "You will know when your duel spirit calls to you," Sari said. Delia was confused by Sari's statement. When does her Duel Spirit call to her? When would that time be? She hopes that it was soon.

Sari gets up from her sitting position, "I'm going to see if the coast is clear." She goes to one of the locked windows and sees a dark creature with no distinguishing features except for its glowing yellow eyes. "Bad news, it looks like there's an Erebus Underling nearby." Kayla and Delia tense up, the hunt for them has begun. "Looks like we're staying for the night," Delia said. "That would be wise," Sari said, "Let's go some shut eye." "Wait! Shouldn't someone stay up to keep watch?" Kayla suggested. "Don't worry, I'll add some symbols around the house so that the Underlings will not go inside this place," Sari assured. With a flick of her wrist, she has a bottle of what appears to be glittering, light blue paint and some herbs. Kayla and Delia were intrigued by how effortlessly Sari manages to poof things out of thin air. "Hey, Delia do you think Sari is a convener?" Kayla asked in curiosity. "She could be," Delia noted.

Night had fallen in the dark version of Vitalité City, the three girls decide to sleep in the same bedroom for protection. Kayla was already asleep under the covers of the bed but Delia and Sari were still up. "So are you staying up as well?" Sari asked. Delia nods in agreement and looks back at Kayla's sleeping form. "Don't worry, your friend is safe," Sari assured. "Is there a way for my Duel Spirit to awaken?" Delia asked. "Why yes," Sari said, "But you must be patient, once your Duel Spirit starts calling to you. It will take some time." Delia sighs in disappointment, this is as straightforward as Sari was going to get. Guess there was no choice but to wait.

Delia yawns and Sari tells her that she get some sleep. She nods in silent agreement as she joins Kayla in bed. Sari smiles as she gets up and teleports away to her next location.

'Delia... Delia...'

Her grey eyes shot open as she sat up from the bed. "Delia?" Kayla said as she rubs her eyes to get rid of sleep, "Did you have a bad dream?" She turns and sees that her action woke the brunette waitress up. "Sorry, did I wake you up?" Delia asked. 'Who or what was calling me?'

"What time is it?" Kayla said as she gets out of bed groggily. "It's still dark out? No wait, I think the sky brighten up a bit. That means that there is some passage of time here." Delia notices that Sari was missing, "Sari? Where are you?" "Don't tell me she abandoned us, great..." Kayla hugs herself in huge worry and distress. "Sari, won't abandon us," Delia rationalized, "She probably looking for help." "Help? You mean there are others like us?" Kayla asked, "I hope she comes back soon."

Growl! The girls jump at the sound of the inhumane growl. "What was that?" Kayla shivered. "An Underling?" Delia guessed, "It's alright, Sari put protection around the treehouse so anything or anyone influenced by Erebus could get in." They look out the bedroom window and saw another creature with glowing yellow eyes looking up. "Oh no, they found us!" Kayla asked, "We have to get out of here!" She bolts out of the bedroom and goes out the back door. "Kayla!" Delia cried as she goes after her.