A/N:*groans loudly* Eaaghhhhh! Nice nap!
What? You were expecting a complaint about my WRITER'S BLOCK! ?
*points to a large stone cube, which looks like it was manufactured by penguins.*
I swear they found a way to find me....
Drake:Maybe your ad in the personals shouldn't have said "Loyal fighter against evil birds."
Alpha:.................... he's right.
Lara: Par for course.
Yami: I remember golf!
Yugi:*whispers* I thought we were supposed to not mention that one incident with that pervert doctor!
Yami: Um, right.
[Don't ask, but look for Japanese season 1 translated synopses to understand.]
Yami Alpha: Start the fricking fic already!
Alpha: Why is that the only thing you say?
Yami Alpha: Because it's the only non-TV connected thing you're good at!
Alpha: *sighs, because everyone completly ignores his large collection of dead penguin skeletons.*
Disclaimer: I would be noticed if I owned any of this stuff. Except for Shade and Martin, Gema makes sure they're noticed.
Claimer: Does the above say anything?
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"Of course I'll come with you, Drake!"
Drake had just explained to everyone the current situation, and asked Lara to join him.
"Thanks Lara. We shouldn't be gone too long, maybe only a few days!" He said to the others.
As they transformed and left, Yami's thoughts turned again to Buster, and why he had acted so strangly.
"Our next competitors."Shadi said, holding up his key.
To his embarrassment, Mokuba's Blue Eyes Plushie Dragon appeared next to the Rod.
"Good luck tommorrow." Marik said, holding out his hand.
Mokuba didn't shake it. He was slightly suspiscious of Marik, seeing him look so evil when he used his Rod.
Marik looked slightly confused as Mokuba inched away, turning around.
"What was that all about?" He said, not seeing the looks of sadness on Ishizu and Shadi.
[A/N: I know I screwed up, but I think Isis is actually Ishizu's yami's name.]
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Bakura hummed happily as he looked through his deck. It was the first time he had actually noticed what cards he had, besides Change of Heart, and he felt slightly inclined to make a few changes.
He looked around Zeph's partially empty inn, with the exception of the owner and Mike on one of the couches. They were asleep, having dozed off int the comfort of being near each other.
Bakura avoided the thought of jealousy, as it had a tendancy to bring hordes of obsessed girls after him at the mere thought.
He often wondered if his yami, however truly evil he was, had ever felt the same in Egypt.
Suddenly, there was a crashing sound. Bakura looked up quickly, Zeph and Mike snapped awake.
In the doorway were three men. One short, one tall, both masked and in black cloaks. The third was wearing a tattered cloak, and-
Bakura immediately tensed. There was something very dangerous about that one, he was sure.
"Sorry for the door." The tall one in a red mask said nonchalantly."We're just eager for our free stay here."
"Free stay? What the heck are you talking about!?" Zeph said angrily, jumping out of Mike's lap.
"I'm talking about....... the free stay we get........ for sparing your...... lives." The bald one said silkily. The tone was unnerving.
Bakura stepped up."Leave them alone! If you want to stay that badly, why not duel me for it?"
Immediately the bald man replied." Of course,.... fool. I.. will be glad to..... destroy you, .......if you're........ so willing."
"Strings, leave this to us." The taller once demanded.
"Yeah! Me and big bro- I mean, Umbra and I can double-team this clown!" The short one said, hopping enthusiasticlly.
"No." Strings said coldly."I want........this one."
{No time for modifications, then!} Bakura thought, grabbing his deck.{But they don't know what they're up against! I mean, I'm a Millenium Item Holder, and my Yami himself designed this deck!}
"I know an abandoned building we can use." Umbra said, turning." Strings! Lumis! Let's go!"
Bakura followed, glaring the whole way, but still slightly worried about this man named Strings.
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In a deserted street, Buster Slade tripped, falling to the ground.
He lied there, not caring about his pain, not acknoldging it in the slightist.
"How could I do such things?" He whispered horsely."Why did I do them? WHY!?"
He stood, up, hands on his aching head. "AGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!"
His scream echoed throughout the street, but there was no response.
He fell again, sobbing. "I'm a monster...... no, that insults even the worst of cards, I'm worse!"
"GET over it already." Came a drawling voice.
He looked up. A man with green skin, wearing dark purple armor was in front of him. His hands were covered by gold claw-like gloves, but held only four fingers. His eyes were covered by a pale green blindfold, and six of his eight fingers held a ring that was either purple or black.
"Stay away from me!" Buster screamed, running backwards." I don't want to hurt you! Keep your distance."
"I highly doubt you could hurt me, ingrate, so don't say such blasphemy." The man said, his voice so business-like, it seemed evil.
"Who are you?" Buster asked, backing away further." What do you want from me?"
"I WANT nothing of you, for the time being." The man said; the tone almost seemed polite." I came to offer you a chance."
"A chance?" Buster asked.
"To reclaim that which you recently lost."
The words hit home. Buster could be evil again, he wouldn't feel these emotions, he wouldn't-
"NO!" Buster yelled defiantly." I was a.... it doesn't matter what I was! I was evil, too evil to EVER be forgiven for my deeds! I will NOT go back to being like that, not with all my grief."
"I do not mean your darkness." He countered." Your POWER. You could become higher than all the others, you could surpass the Devine monsters!"
"Even if that were so, it would lead to the same." Buster said, scowling." Power always corrupts, just ask Maximillian Pegasus!"
"Fool!" The man said, suddenly floating in air." You and your kind still have it all wrong. As I, and my son have said so often, power doesn't corrupt! Corruption is power! Yes, evil to some, but it is power!"
"YOU CAN'T TEMPT ME WITH THAT!" Buster screamed." I saw what happened to a Duel Monster, and I'm human! How do you expect me to make such a mistake twice?"
The man grew silent, then landed with a thud. "It was your decision to begin with. I merely wished to edge you to the CORRECT choice."
He turned, and started floating away." We may meet once more. Then again, it seems impossible not to.'He smiled as he suddenly started dissapearing, darkness enveloping.
"Goodbye, Roan Buster Sladiar!"
He vanished.
Buster wondered how in the world that man knew his real name. He heard voices down the alley; people had heard screaming and were coming to investigate.
Buster ran. He couldn't put anyone else in danger. He couldn't let anyone get near him.
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In the abandoned building, Bakura and Strings faced off.
"It's time for us to duel!" Bakura said, getting his deck ready.
" I start....by playing... Doll of Demise, in attack mode..." Strings said. [1600/1700]
The doll was a puppet, with an insane grin, sharp claws, and an axe in his right hand.
"Also...card facedown." Strings said, doing so.
"Very well." Bakura said, drawing. "I play one monster facedown in defense, and a card facedown as well."
" I...........counter with.......Stop Defense." Strings said.
Bakura's Man-Eater Bug was flipped up. [450/600]
"It's effect allows me to destroy any one of your monsters!" Bakura said as the Doll was destroyed.
"Then...I flip.....Numinous Healing first,." Strings said as he played his trap. [LP:3000] "And....I play one monster facedown, in defense..."
{Strange..He could have easily attacked with almost any monster.... What's he up to?} Bakura thought, playing a card."I summon the Dark Elf, and attack!" [2000/800]
The blast of dark energy overturned,"Mysterious Puppeteer."Strings said, grinning,"now...500 more Life Points....for every monster on...the field."
{More increasing! He's just trying to build up a defense...What IS his plan?}
"I play another .......monster facedown. And .........another card. Move....." Strings said, scowling. [LP:4500]
"I don't think so." Bakura said." I'm not falling for your tricks, instead, I play one monster facedown, ending my turn."
"Come on, Bakura! You can do this!" Mike called."This guy is just baiting you, don't fall for it!"
{He is better than I expected.} 'Strings' thought.{But he is still a weakling. In a few more turns, I will have won!}
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Lara was having the time of her life. Flying was incredible, able to see everything, complete freedom!
She noticed Drake flying just below her, as if he was worried she might get tired. {Another flight advantage....your boyfriend has another way to prove he cares!}
*Who needs a moonlit walk on the beach? You could have a moonlit flight over the ocean!* Prima said, her romantic mood showing up again.
Lara blushed slightly, and flied slightly lower.
"Any idea where we're going?' She asked.
"We're heading for a town I heard about on my way back!" Drake said. " Apparantly the residents of the town have been having a few attacks by some beast! I think I know what it is, so we have to go!"
"Got it!" Lara said, winking." So let's up the speed a bit!"
"You got it!" Drake called, smiling. They both doubled their speed, eager to hurry.
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"Enough of this!" Bakura shouted,"I'm sacrificing my facedown monster, Dark Necrophilia, to flip the trap, Ouija Board!"
Everyone except Strings had a look of confusion as the unholy artifact appeared.
{No way! The weakling has already managed to get the first piece of my greatest weapon onto the field!}
"I suppose you know what this trap card does." Bakura said, smiling." Notice how it's magnifying glass is on D? If you attack next turn, or play any card whatsoever, I can play a Death Message magic card! Unfortunatly for you, I already have ALL of the messages in my hand! Your move." He finished, smirking.
{Drat it all! I have to end this in four turns!} 'Strings' thought bitterly.{The brat doesn't even know! In the Shadow Realm, that card doesn't just end a duel! Idiot! Everyone in this town could die!}
"Another monster.....facedown."He said, playing it.
"Thank you!" Bakura said, playing his card." Death Message E And I move Dark Elf to defense mode, and play another card facedown.!"
The glass moved to the letter E, and the same letter appeared in ghostly writing above them, along with D.
"Another monster facedown!" the imposter said desperately.{Where is it? I know that card can win this!}
"I think not." Bakura said." I flip Shadow of Eyes!"
"NO!" Strings said, as his hidden monster, Psycho Puppet was revealed. [2000/2350]
"Attack!" Bakura commanded the puppet, and it destroyed the Dark Elf.
"And that gives me two cards to play!" Bakura taunted. A and T appeared in the air; the Ouija Board started to glow ominously.
{This isn't happening!} The fake Strings cried in his mind.{ That mortal is going to destroy me....and himself! The Ouija Board's foretellings have always brought cataclysm to places it has been completed! Even I rarely used it!}
Strings drew what he believed might be his last card. He blinked, and suddenly his face broke into a demonic grin.
"How ironic." He chuckled, not stuttering at all." That it would be this card to destroy an unholy weapon!"
He laughed insane;y as he played his final card." I sacrifice three of my monsters willingly, to summon-"
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Marik's eyes widened. He could somehow feel a dark presence through his Rod.
"What's going on?" He asked his yami.
*Nothing you should concern yourself with, little one.* The dark spirit lied.*Now, we have a duel to win!*
He walked down the staircase, and saw Mokuba standing at his podium. He was wearing an outfit that looked like his brother's, only shrunk several sizes.
"Ready to lose?" He asked in all his brother's cockiness.
"What do I look like: A mirror?" He shot back as he stepped on his own podium.
As they reached the top, both looked toward their respective older siblings.
Seto Kaiba was just smiling, he had a look in his eyes of pride. Ishizu, on the other hand, looked worried.
"I'll start." Marik said." By playing Labyrinth Wall, in defense mode!"
Before Joey could say "De' ja' vu", the maze formed between Mokuba and Marik's sides.
Isis let out a breath of relief."Great. This will end soon enough."
"I hope, for your sake, you only have a strange sense of humor." Kaiba scowled.
Mokuba drew."Fine. Let's see how you handle my Goblin Attack Force!" [2300/0]
The Goblin Attack Force was really only a group of goblins, each armed with a spiked club.
"Attack Force! Move four spaces into the maze!" Mokuba commanded, throwing his hand out.
"So, you think it will be simple enough to merely go through my maze, eh?" Marik said." I play Jinzo #7, in attack mode." [500/400]
The others looked confused, except for Seto, Ishizu, and Shade. Ishizu has an "I told you so" look on her face. Seto was grimicing.
Shade, however, felt the need to explain."Mokuba, hurry! Jinzo #7 can attack Life Points directly!"
"What!" Mokuba asked, shocked. Immediately, the android shot a blast of energy at him.
"Now I understand." Yami said as Mokuba's LP went to 1500. "Marik's plan is to use the Labyrinth dungeon to keep Mokuba away from his weak monsters, while he finishes off Mokuba's LP in a few turns by attacking directly!"
"Man, that's tough!' Joey said,"How's the little guy supposed to counter that kind of strategy?"
"For that matter, how are we? We may have to duel him eventually." Shade said, which caused Joey to sweatdrop heavily.
"If you think the win's secured for you, you're wrong!" Mokuba said angrily. "First I play one card facedown. Then, I play Red Archery Girl, in attack mode!"
Marik scowled as the Mermaid in a giant calm appeared. [1400/1500]
"Red Archery Girl! First, you and the Goblin attack Force move four spaces each into the maze! Then use Arrow of the Sea!" Mokuba cried.
The mermaid plucked one of her arrows, and it went over the walls, piercing the Jinzo through the armor.
"An acceptable loss." Marik said. [LP:1100] " For I now play the Millenium Golem, in defense mode, as well as one card facedown!"[2000/2200]
The Millenium Golem was similar to the Giant Stone Soldier, except it had the Eye of Horus on it's forehead.
"Move six spaces into the maze." Marik said, and the Golem magically floated through the air, landing only ten spaces away from the Attack Force.
"Not too bad." Seto said, his frown lessened slightly." But Mokuba had better start using more strategy if he hopes to win."
"I flip the Gorgon's Eye, which makes your Golem even more brittle to my attacks!" Mokuba said as the Golem turned gray.
Then, he drew his card.
"Perfect!" He exclaimed, grinning. "Toon World!"
Marik had a slightly shocked look as the giant book appeared, turning the Red Archery Girl into Toon Mermaid, and the Goblin Attack Force into a Goblin Toon Force.
The Mermaid looked like a little girl, and the clam had large goofy eyes with arms. The Attack Force now lookd like they belonged in kindergarden; one of the Goblins was sucking his thumb.
"And also, I'm playing the card I got from a close friend." Mokuba said, smiling as he placed it down." Blue Eyes Toon Dragon!" [3000/2500]
Seto's eyes twitched as the goofball counterpart to his favorite card appeared."Who the heck gave him that?"
{Guess I should thank Drake later.} Mokuba thought happily.
"Blue Eyes Toon Dragon! Use White Lightning attack!"
The attack; true to it's cartoony origin, curved around the passages of the maze until it hit the Golem.
"And that brings your LP down by half of your Golem's defense! Which means-"
"I flip Simochi Allergy." Marik said, smirking."Which changes my decrease to an increase!"
Mokuba grimaced. as his opponant's LP went to 2200. {Aw, man! That should've won the duel!}
"Now I play the magic card, Raigeki!" Marik laughed. All of Mokuba's monsters were destroyed in the blast." I also play another card facedown."
"Just great..."Mokuba said as he drew." Bickouri Box in defense mode!" [2300/2000]
The fiend that was the Bickouri Box was hiding in it's cube.
"Perfect." Marik said." I flip Curse of Fiend!"
"Why in the world would you do that?" Mokuba asked, worried as the monsters on the field went to attack mode, including the defenseless Wall.
"Because I have this card, too!" He cackled."Magic Box! And I think you'll find how very different it works without a Dark Magician. Of course, the Wall is too big, and that leaves it unnecessary for the switch, so I'll just say it: I swap my Wall for your Box!"
"No!" Mokuba said as the Bickouri fiend popped out.
"Attack the Wall!" Marik commanded, and the Bickori Box slashed the wall, which crumbled into pieces.
"And that makes me the winner." Marik said simply.
Mokuba growled angrily as the podiums returned to the bottom level.
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Zera the Mant, in his half-formed body, sat on his throne." Are you sure you will be able to assume his responsibilities? I mean, he WAS a General for a short time."
"Do not worry," came the reply. A girl with pure white hair stood before him, with firey orange eyes. She wore dark robes, yet underneath was a tight-fitting black body-suit, which was designed for stealth.
"Very well. Find the armor pieces. And if you come across the Dragoon, do all that is in your power to destroy him!"
The girl smiled gravely; it was a familier smile, somehow." Don't worry; I've wanted him dead for a long time. I may have a little fun with him and his girlfriend first, but they will die!"
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"Our next competitors." Shadi said, raising his Key.
The image of the Millenium Eye appeared, along with an obvious, fully grown Blue Eyes White Dragon.
"At last! Payback!" Kaiba spat, ready to duel now.
"Hold your horses, Kaiba-boy." Helios taunted. "Tommorow. That's when you will fail for the last time!"
There was a distraction from the argument, however, when a man with blue skin, waring Egyptian robes burst into the room.
Yami's eyes widened, though he knew nothing about this man, there was some form of realization trying to break through his amnesia.
"Who are you?" Seto asked, suddenly wary of this man for some reason.
"My name is Simon Muran." The man said, looking around." And I'm searching for Drake Pegasus. His father's been kidnapped!"
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A/N: Interesting duel, eh?
Next chapter: Yami, Simon, and Yugi decide to try their best to rush and find Pegasus, while Kaiba duels Helios once more. Shade, er, sorry, Judgement, recieves more visions of a strange past, and senses something familier about Seto. Helios, however, has dark plans, turning the entire stadium into a temple of darkness! The duel soon turns into a gauntlet, and not the kind Drake has. How in the world can Seto win against these unfairly-played cards? And what will happen if, in this new, evil stadium, he loses? Find out next time,in Fellowship of the Dragoon!
The Unstoppable Legion of Monsters
What? You were expecting a complaint about my WRITER'S BLOCK! ?
*points to a large stone cube, which looks like it was manufactured by penguins.*
I swear they found a way to find me....
Drake:Maybe your ad in the personals shouldn't have said "Loyal fighter against evil birds."
Alpha:.................... he's right.
Lara: Par for course.
Yami: I remember golf!
Yugi:*whispers* I thought we were supposed to not mention that one incident with that pervert doctor!
Yami: Um, right.
[Don't ask, but look for Japanese season 1 translated synopses to understand.]
Yami Alpha: Start the fricking fic already!
Alpha: Why is that the only thing you say?
Yami Alpha: Because it's the only non-TV connected thing you're good at!
Alpha: *sighs, because everyone completly ignores his large collection of dead penguin skeletons.*
Disclaimer: I would be noticed if I owned any of this stuff. Except for Shade and Martin, Gema makes sure they're noticed.
Claimer: Does the above say anything?
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"Of course I'll come with you, Drake!"
Drake had just explained to everyone the current situation, and asked Lara to join him.
"Thanks Lara. We shouldn't be gone too long, maybe only a few days!" He said to the others.
As they transformed and left, Yami's thoughts turned again to Buster, and why he had acted so strangly.
"Our next competitors."Shadi said, holding up his key.
To his embarrassment, Mokuba's Blue Eyes Plushie Dragon appeared next to the Rod.
"Good luck tommorrow." Marik said, holding out his hand.
Mokuba didn't shake it. He was slightly suspiscious of Marik, seeing him look so evil when he used his Rod.
Marik looked slightly confused as Mokuba inched away, turning around.
"What was that all about?" He said, not seeing the looks of sadness on Ishizu and Shadi.
[A/N: I know I screwed up, but I think Isis is actually Ishizu's yami's name.]
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Bakura hummed happily as he looked through his deck. It was the first time he had actually noticed what cards he had, besides Change of Heart, and he felt slightly inclined to make a few changes.
He looked around Zeph's partially empty inn, with the exception of the owner and Mike on one of the couches. They were asleep, having dozed off int the comfort of being near each other.
Bakura avoided the thought of jealousy, as it had a tendancy to bring hordes of obsessed girls after him at the mere thought.
He often wondered if his yami, however truly evil he was, had ever felt the same in Egypt.
Suddenly, there was a crashing sound. Bakura looked up quickly, Zeph and Mike snapped awake.
In the doorway were three men. One short, one tall, both masked and in black cloaks. The third was wearing a tattered cloak, and-
Bakura immediately tensed. There was something very dangerous about that one, he was sure.
"Sorry for the door." The tall one in a red mask said nonchalantly."We're just eager for our free stay here."
"Free stay? What the heck are you talking about!?" Zeph said angrily, jumping out of Mike's lap.
"I'm talking about....... the free stay we get........ for sparing your...... lives." The bald one said silkily. The tone was unnerving.
Bakura stepped up."Leave them alone! If you want to stay that badly, why not duel me for it?"
Immediately the bald man replied." Of course,.... fool. I.. will be glad to..... destroy you, .......if you're........ so willing."
"Strings, leave this to us." The taller once demanded.
"Yeah! Me and big bro- I mean, Umbra and I can double-team this clown!" The short one said, hopping enthusiasticlly.
"No." Strings said coldly."I want........this one."
{No time for modifications, then!} Bakura thought, grabbing his deck.{But they don't know what they're up against! I mean, I'm a Millenium Item Holder, and my Yami himself designed this deck!}
"I know an abandoned building we can use." Umbra said, turning." Strings! Lumis! Let's go!"
Bakura followed, glaring the whole way, but still slightly worried about this man named Strings.
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In a deserted street, Buster Slade tripped, falling to the ground.
He lied there, not caring about his pain, not acknoldging it in the slightist.
"How could I do such things?" He whispered horsely."Why did I do them? WHY!?"
He stood, up, hands on his aching head. "AGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!"
His scream echoed throughout the street, but there was no response.
He fell again, sobbing. "I'm a monster...... no, that insults even the worst of cards, I'm worse!"
"GET over it already." Came a drawling voice.
He looked up. A man with green skin, wearing dark purple armor was in front of him. His hands were covered by gold claw-like gloves, but held only four fingers. His eyes were covered by a pale green blindfold, and six of his eight fingers held a ring that was either purple or black.
"Stay away from me!" Buster screamed, running backwards." I don't want to hurt you! Keep your distance."
"I highly doubt you could hurt me, ingrate, so don't say such blasphemy." The man said, his voice so business-like, it seemed evil.
"Who are you?" Buster asked, backing away further." What do you want from me?"
"I WANT nothing of you, for the time being." The man said; the tone almost seemed polite." I came to offer you a chance."
"A chance?" Buster asked.
"To reclaim that which you recently lost."
The words hit home. Buster could be evil again, he wouldn't feel these emotions, he wouldn't-
"NO!" Buster yelled defiantly." I was a.... it doesn't matter what I was! I was evil, too evil to EVER be forgiven for my deeds! I will NOT go back to being like that, not with all my grief."
"I do not mean your darkness." He countered." Your POWER. You could become higher than all the others, you could surpass the Devine monsters!"
"Even if that were so, it would lead to the same." Buster said, scowling." Power always corrupts, just ask Maximillian Pegasus!"
"Fool!" The man said, suddenly floating in air." You and your kind still have it all wrong. As I, and my son have said so often, power doesn't corrupt! Corruption is power! Yes, evil to some, but it is power!"
"YOU CAN'T TEMPT ME WITH THAT!" Buster screamed." I saw what happened to a Duel Monster, and I'm human! How do you expect me to make such a mistake twice?"
The man grew silent, then landed with a thud. "It was your decision to begin with. I merely wished to edge you to the CORRECT choice."
He turned, and started floating away." We may meet once more. Then again, it seems impossible not to.'He smiled as he suddenly started dissapearing, darkness enveloping.
"Goodbye, Roan Buster Sladiar!"
He vanished.
Buster wondered how in the world that man knew his real name. He heard voices down the alley; people had heard screaming and were coming to investigate.
Buster ran. He couldn't put anyone else in danger. He couldn't let anyone get near him.
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In the abandoned building, Bakura and Strings faced off.
"It's time for us to duel!" Bakura said, getting his deck ready.
" I start....by playing... Doll of Demise, in attack mode..." Strings said. [1600/1700]
The doll was a puppet, with an insane grin, sharp claws, and an axe in his right hand.
"Also...card facedown." Strings said, doing so.
"Very well." Bakura said, drawing. "I play one monster facedown in defense, and a card facedown as well."
" I...........counter with.......Stop Defense." Strings said.
Bakura's Man-Eater Bug was flipped up. [450/600]
"It's effect allows me to destroy any one of your monsters!" Bakura said as the Doll was destroyed.
"Then...I flip.....Numinous Healing first,." Strings said as he played his trap. [LP:3000] "And....I play one monster facedown, in defense..."
{Strange..He could have easily attacked with almost any monster.... What's he up to?} Bakura thought, playing a card."I summon the Dark Elf, and attack!" [2000/800]
The blast of dark energy overturned,"Mysterious Puppeteer."Strings said, grinning,"now...500 more Life Points....for every monster on...the field."
{More increasing! He's just trying to build up a defense...What IS his plan?}
"I play another .......monster facedown. And .........another card. Move....." Strings said, scowling. [LP:4500]
"I don't think so." Bakura said." I'm not falling for your tricks, instead, I play one monster facedown, ending my turn."
"Come on, Bakura! You can do this!" Mike called."This guy is just baiting you, don't fall for it!"
{He is better than I expected.} 'Strings' thought.{But he is still a weakling. In a few more turns, I will have won!}
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Lara was having the time of her life. Flying was incredible, able to see everything, complete freedom!
She noticed Drake flying just below her, as if he was worried she might get tired. {Another flight advantage....your boyfriend has another way to prove he cares!}
*Who needs a moonlit walk on the beach? You could have a moonlit flight over the ocean!* Prima said, her romantic mood showing up again.
Lara blushed slightly, and flied slightly lower.
"Any idea where we're going?' She asked.
"We're heading for a town I heard about on my way back!" Drake said. " Apparantly the residents of the town have been having a few attacks by some beast! I think I know what it is, so we have to go!"
"Got it!" Lara said, winking." So let's up the speed a bit!"
"You got it!" Drake called, smiling. They both doubled their speed, eager to hurry.
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"Enough of this!" Bakura shouted,"I'm sacrificing my facedown monster, Dark Necrophilia, to flip the trap, Ouija Board!"
Everyone except Strings had a look of confusion as the unholy artifact appeared.
{No way! The weakling has already managed to get the first piece of my greatest weapon onto the field!}
"I suppose you know what this trap card does." Bakura said, smiling." Notice how it's magnifying glass is on D? If you attack next turn, or play any card whatsoever, I can play a Death Message magic card! Unfortunatly for you, I already have ALL of the messages in my hand! Your move." He finished, smirking.
{Drat it all! I have to end this in four turns!} 'Strings' thought bitterly.{The brat doesn't even know! In the Shadow Realm, that card doesn't just end a duel! Idiot! Everyone in this town could die!}
"Another monster.....facedown."He said, playing it.
"Thank you!" Bakura said, playing his card." Death Message E And I move Dark Elf to defense mode, and play another card facedown.!"
The glass moved to the letter E, and the same letter appeared in ghostly writing above them, along with D.
"Another monster facedown!" the imposter said desperately.{Where is it? I know that card can win this!}
"I think not." Bakura said." I flip Shadow of Eyes!"
"NO!" Strings said, as his hidden monster, Psycho Puppet was revealed. [2000/2350]
"Attack!" Bakura commanded the puppet, and it destroyed the Dark Elf.
"And that gives me two cards to play!" Bakura taunted. A and T appeared in the air; the Ouija Board started to glow ominously.
{This isn't happening!} The fake Strings cried in his mind.{ That mortal is going to destroy me....and himself! The Ouija Board's foretellings have always brought cataclysm to places it has been completed! Even I rarely used it!}
Strings drew what he believed might be his last card. He blinked, and suddenly his face broke into a demonic grin.
"How ironic." He chuckled, not stuttering at all." That it would be this card to destroy an unholy weapon!"
He laughed insane;y as he played his final card." I sacrifice three of my monsters willingly, to summon-"
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Marik's eyes widened. He could somehow feel a dark presence through his Rod.
"What's going on?" He asked his yami.
*Nothing you should concern yourself with, little one.* The dark spirit lied.*Now, we have a duel to win!*
He walked down the staircase, and saw Mokuba standing at his podium. He was wearing an outfit that looked like his brother's, only shrunk several sizes.
"Ready to lose?" He asked in all his brother's cockiness.
"What do I look like: A mirror?" He shot back as he stepped on his own podium.
As they reached the top, both looked toward their respective older siblings.
Seto Kaiba was just smiling, he had a look in his eyes of pride. Ishizu, on the other hand, looked worried.
"I'll start." Marik said." By playing Labyrinth Wall, in defense mode!"
Before Joey could say "De' ja' vu", the maze formed between Mokuba and Marik's sides.
Isis let out a breath of relief."Great. This will end soon enough."
"I hope, for your sake, you only have a strange sense of humor." Kaiba scowled.
Mokuba drew."Fine. Let's see how you handle my Goblin Attack Force!" [2300/0]
The Goblin Attack Force was really only a group of goblins, each armed with a spiked club.
"Attack Force! Move four spaces into the maze!" Mokuba commanded, throwing his hand out.
"So, you think it will be simple enough to merely go through my maze, eh?" Marik said." I play Jinzo #7, in attack mode." [500/400]
The others looked confused, except for Seto, Ishizu, and Shade. Ishizu has an "I told you so" look on her face. Seto was grimicing.
Shade, however, felt the need to explain."Mokuba, hurry! Jinzo #7 can attack Life Points directly!"
"What!" Mokuba asked, shocked. Immediately, the android shot a blast of energy at him.
"Now I understand." Yami said as Mokuba's LP went to 1500. "Marik's plan is to use the Labyrinth dungeon to keep Mokuba away from his weak monsters, while he finishes off Mokuba's LP in a few turns by attacking directly!"
"Man, that's tough!' Joey said,"How's the little guy supposed to counter that kind of strategy?"
"For that matter, how are we? We may have to duel him eventually." Shade said, which caused Joey to sweatdrop heavily.
"If you think the win's secured for you, you're wrong!" Mokuba said angrily. "First I play one card facedown. Then, I play Red Archery Girl, in attack mode!"
Marik scowled as the Mermaid in a giant calm appeared. [1400/1500]
"Red Archery Girl! First, you and the Goblin attack Force move four spaces each into the maze! Then use Arrow of the Sea!" Mokuba cried.
The mermaid plucked one of her arrows, and it went over the walls, piercing the Jinzo through the armor.
"An acceptable loss." Marik said. [LP:1100] " For I now play the Millenium Golem, in defense mode, as well as one card facedown!"[2000/2200]
The Millenium Golem was similar to the Giant Stone Soldier, except it had the Eye of Horus on it's forehead.
"Move six spaces into the maze." Marik said, and the Golem magically floated through the air, landing only ten spaces away from the Attack Force.
"Not too bad." Seto said, his frown lessened slightly." But Mokuba had better start using more strategy if he hopes to win."
"I flip the Gorgon's Eye, which makes your Golem even more brittle to my attacks!" Mokuba said as the Golem turned gray.
Then, he drew his card.
"Perfect!" He exclaimed, grinning. "Toon World!"
Marik had a slightly shocked look as the giant book appeared, turning the Red Archery Girl into Toon Mermaid, and the Goblin Attack Force into a Goblin Toon Force.
The Mermaid looked like a little girl, and the clam had large goofy eyes with arms. The Attack Force now lookd like they belonged in kindergarden; one of the Goblins was sucking his thumb.
"And also, I'm playing the card I got from a close friend." Mokuba said, smiling as he placed it down." Blue Eyes Toon Dragon!" [3000/2500]
Seto's eyes twitched as the goofball counterpart to his favorite card appeared."Who the heck gave him that?"
{Guess I should thank Drake later.} Mokuba thought happily.
"Blue Eyes Toon Dragon! Use White Lightning attack!"
The attack; true to it's cartoony origin, curved around the passages of the maze until it hit the Golem.
"And that brings your LP down by half of your Golem's defense! Which means-"
"I flip Simochi Allergy." Marik said, smirking."Which changes my decrease to an increase!"
Mokuba grimaced. as his opponant's LP went to 2200. {Aw, man! That should've won the duel!}
"Now I play the magic card, Raigeki!" Marik laughed. All of Mokuba's monsters were destroyed in the blast." I also play another card facedown."
"Just great..."Mokuba said as he drew." Bickouri Box in defense mode!" [2300/2000]
The fiend that was the Bickouri Box was hiding in it's cube.
"Perfect." Marik said." I flip Curse of Fiend!"
"Why in the world would you do that?" Mokuba asked, worried as the monsters on the field went to attack mode, including the defenseless Wall.
"Because I have this card, too!" He cackled."Magic Box! And I think you'll find how very different it works without a Dark Magician. Of course, the Wall is too big, and that leaves it unnecessary for the switch, so I'll just say it: I swap my Wall for your Box!"
"No!" Mokuba said as the Bickouri fiend popped out.
"Attack the Wall!" Marik commanded, and the Bickori Box slashed the wall, which crumbled into pieces.
"And that makes me the winner." Marik said simply.
Mokuba growled angrily as the podiums returned to the bottom level.
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Zera the Mant, in his half-formed body, sat on his throne." Are you sure you will be able to assume his responsibilities? I mean, he WAS a General for a short time."
"Do not worry," came the reply. A girl with pure white hair stood before him, with firey orange eyes. She wore dark robes, yet underneath was a tight-fitting black body-suit, which was designed for stealth.
"Very well. Find the armor pieces. And if you come across the Dragoon, do all that is in your power to destroy him!"
The girl smiled gravely; it was a familier smile, somehow." Don't worry; I've wanted him dead for a long time. I may have a little fun with him and his girlfriend first, but they will die!"
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"Our next competitors." Shadi said, raising his Key.
The image of the Millenium Eye appeared, along with an obvious, fully grown Blue Eyes White Dragon.
"At last! Payback!" Kaiba spat, ready to duel now.
"Hold your horses, Kaiba-boy." Helios taunted. "Tommorow. That's when you will fail for the last time!"
There was a distraction from the argument, however, when a man with blue skin, waring Egyptian robes burst into the room.
Yami's eyes widened, though he knew nothing about this man, there was some form of realization trying to break through his amnesia.
"Who are you?" Seto asked, suddenly wary of this man for some reason.
"My name is Simon Muran." The man said, looking around." And I'm searching for Drake Pegasus. His father's been kidnapped!"
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A/N: Interesting duel, eh?
Next chapter: Yami, Simon, and Yugi decide to try their best to rush and find Pegasus, while Kaiba duels Helios once more. Shade, er, sorry, Judgement, recieves more visions of a strange past, and senses something familier about Seto. Helios, however, has dark plans, turning the entire stadium into a temple of darkness! The duel soon turns into a gauntlet, and not the kind Drake has. How in the world can Seto win against these unfairly-played cards? And what will happen if, in this new, evil stadium, he loses? Find out next time,in Fellowship of the Dragoon!
The Unstoppable Legion of Monsters