"Welcome ladies and gentleman to Sector Securities very own Fortune Cup." said the MC. "We have quite the line-up of duelists all gunning for Jack Atlas and a shot at the championship crown. Now without further delay let's get started by introducing the first duelist, he's making his tournament debut but don't let that fool you, he isn't someone to underestimate. Please welcome Yusei Fudo."
The moment the MC said that, Yusei stepped out next to him.
"This is going to be an interesting tournament." Yusei said calmly. For more reasons than you know, he thought.
"You can say that again Yusei, and this next duelist is sure to turn up the heat. Please welcome the former champion Hunter Pace." the MC said calmly.
"I hate to tell you kid, but this is the big leagues. You're in way over your head." Hunter said arrogantly.
"Maybe, we'll just have to see Hunter." Yusei said.
"You're definitely confident Hunter, but this next duelist just might give even you a run for your money. She's the youngest competitor in the tournament, but don't count her out yet, she's more than a match for anyone here. Please welcome miss Luna." the MC said as Luna walked up next to Hunter.
"Good luck Luna." Yusei said.
"Thanks Yusei." Luna said calmly.
"That's quite the admirable attitude from you two, let's see if this next duelist shares that thought. She has a real green thumb, please welcome the mysterious Akiza." the MC said as Akiza stepped out next to Luna.
"Oh man, how many amateurs are in this thing?" Hunter asked. "You may as well bring Jack out now so we can get to the real duels."
"If you're so confident Hunter then prove it by beating us amateurs in a duel." Akiza said coldly. "Unless you're afraid of losing."
"Sounds like this rose has thorns, but will it be enough to get past our next duelist? The powerful Grieger." the MC said before Grieger stepped next to Akiza.
"This is definitely an interesting group of duelists, I'm looking forward to the tournament." Grieger said calmly.
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"Remind me why we're relying on Hunter of all people to find the other signers Goodwin? He's hardly a challenge at this point." Jack said calmly.
"Perhaps, but Hunter is still a former champion which means he is eligible to enter the tournament. I assure you Yusei and our specially selected duelists will be able to determine the identity of the remaining signers." Goodwin said calmly.
"Director Goodwin, you have a call." Lazar said calmly.
"I see, well I should deal with that." Goodwin said calmly walking out of the room.
"What was that all about?" Jack asked suspiciously.
"The director has been looking into that dragon Yusei has, with any luck we'll find out what it is prior to the conclusion of the tournament." Lazar said calmly.
"Right." Jack said quickly.
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"Let's keep things rolling with the next powerful duelist, the calculating commander Koda." the MC said.
"This should be quite interesting, I'm looking forward to the competition." Koda said politely. "I'm particularly looking forward to the chance to duel you Akiza."
"What do you mean by that?" Akiza asked.
"Of everyone here we know the least about you, why wouldn't I be interested in dueling you?" Koda asked calmly.
"Like it matters, you'll all be losing before this tournament is over." Hunter said with a smirk.
"You can't know the outcome of a duel until the last card is played." Yusei said. "You are a former champion but that doesn't automatically mean you'll be able to win."
"Well said Yusei, the best duelist will be the one who wins." Grieger said in agreement.
"You're exactly right Grieger, and these last two duelists are more than willing to prove they're the best." the MC said calmly. "Next up is the medieval master of dueling, sir Randsborg."
"Thine victory is assured, thou knaves know not the power of my loyal knights." Randsborg said calmly.
"Um, ok then." the MC said calmly. "Moving on last but not least is a duelist who knows how to get inside his opponents head, professor Frank."
"This is quite an honor to be selected for this tournament. I'm looking forward to it." Frank said calmly.
"Well with that settled all that's left is to announce the duels for the first round." the MC said calmly. "First up Grieger will be dueling Luna, followed by Akiza going one on one with professor Frank. Then we'll have Yusei Fudo take on Hunter Pace, and finally sir Randsborg will duel commander Koda."
"I wish you luck Luna." Grieger said calmly. "May the best duelist win."
"Thanks, good luck to you too." Luna said politely.
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"What, are you absolutely sure about that?" Goodwin asked in shock. "Why would it be in his possession if that were true?"
"I have no idea, but I'm nearly certain that dragon is related to that." said a voice on the phone. "Still you should keep a close eye on him, that dragon may be the deciding factor in his destiny."
"Of course, I understand completely." Goodwin said calmly. "Still, to think such a creature could exist."
"I agree, things have gotten much more complicated than we anticipated. The day of destiny is fast approaching, have you managed it yet?" the voice asked.
"Not quite, but with any luck I'll have by the end of the day." Goodwin said.
"I hope so, for all our sakes." the voice said. "Goodbye."
"Goodbye." Goodwin said hanging up the phone. This is unbelievable, to think that a card like that would fall into the hands of a signer of all people, he thought.
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"Do you want to take the first turn Luna?" Grieger asked calmly.
"Ok, thanks." Luna said as the two of them activated their duel discs.
"Let's duel." said Grieger and Luna simultaneously.
Luna 4000 Grieger 4000: "I'll start by setting two cards facedown and next I'll set one monster in defense mode." Luna said. "That ends my turn."
(The Fortune Cup has started with Luna dueling against Grieger. Next chapter the duel will continue. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)