PART EIGHT
Sir Jounouchi had saved Sir Otogi from almost certain temptation, but they were still no nearer the Head. Meanwhile, King Yugi and Honda were no more than a swallow's flight away, and had discovered something. On to Scene 24, which is a smashing scene with lovely acting, in which Yugi discovers a vital clue, and in which there aren't any swallows, though I think you can hear a Parrot Dragon...ooh!
Hee hee hee hee! The older man laughed. He was tall, with grey hair, sunglasses, a black suit, and a voice that sounded as if he had been gargling sandpaper.
And this enchanter of whom you speak, he has seen the Head of Exodia? Yugi asked. The old man continued his inane laughter.
Old man, where does he live? Yugi pressured the old man.
The old man settled down. Hee hee...he knows of a cave, a cave which no man has entered.
And the Head? Yugi was becoming impatient. The Head is there?
The old man snickered again. There is much danger, for beyond the cave lies the Gorge of Lost Life Points, which no man has ever crossed.
But the Head! Where is the Head? Yugi leaned forward.
Seek you the Bridge of Mindcrush.
The Bridge of Mindcrush? Which leads to the Head? Yugi questioned.
The old man only laughed, and faded from view.
Yugi and crew rode onward through the forest. They caught sight of flickering forms out of the corners of their eyes, along with a generally creepy feeling. He fixed his eyes straight ahead, ignoring the nervous feeling in the pit of his stomach.
Yugi skidded to a halt before a group of knights in black armor. At the front of their number, a knight stood tall above Yugi. Stilts were clearly visible when his black robes swished aside. He had a spiky bush of black hair that poked out wildly from beneath his helmet.
The Knights chorused around him, Niisama! Niisama!
Who are you? asked Yugi.
We are the Knights Who Say...Niisama! the leader answered.
came a random comment.
Yugi recoiled in fear. No! Not the Knights Who Say
The same!
Who are they? Honda whispered to Yugi.
We are the keepers of the sacred words, answered the head Knight. Niisama, Go!DiceRoll!, and YourMove!!
Again, the random comment.
Those who hear them seldom live to tell the tale! Yugi said in a hushed tone.
The Knights Who Say Niisama demand a sacrifice! The Head Knight continued.
Yugi pleaded. Knights of Niisama, we are but simple travelers who seek the enchanter who dwells beyond these woods.
Niisama! Niisama! Niisama!
No! Ow ow ow! Yugi's company cowered before the wrath of the Knights. Strangely, Kaiba was not affected.
We shall say Niisama' to you again if you do not appease us. the Head Knight spoke.
Well, what is it you want?
We want... the Knight paused for dramatic emphasis. A Man Eater Plant!
A what? Yugi looked at them incredulously.
The Knights began their assault in unison. Niisama! Niisama!
Please! No more! We will find you a Man Eater Plant. Yugi relented.
You must return here with the Man Eater Plant, or you will never leave this forest...alive. The Knight intoned.
Yugi looked relieved. O Knights of Niisama, you are just and fair, and we will return with the Man Eater Plant.
One that looks nice.
And not too expensive.
Now go! The Knight pointed away. Yugi and his duelists fearfully rode forth, in search of a Man Eater Plant.
