Peggi-Chapter three 'already'? Well, as always, I don't own Yugioh, but I
do own the Millennium Power item and the plot of this fic, so I do have
something to be happy about!!!!
James, Pegasus, and Marik-R&R!!! ^_-
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Everyone is in the woods. Pegasus and his guard are walking away from Yugi and the group. Everyone is watching him. Suddenly, the Reaper of Cards comes down from the sky and slashes the guard's chest. As quickly as this happens, the guard disappears into thin air. Everyone turns to face Mokuba, who is now sitting up, clenching the Mortal Reap Jewel. The Reaper of Cards turns to face Mokuba just as the Jewel is being released. As soon as Mokuba lets the Jewel go, the ghoulish creature disappears.
Pegasus-Impressive. Do it again. Only tell it to take Yugi this time.
Mokuba just glares angrily at Pegasus, and then he grabs the Bind Jewel and the Prisoner's Necklace Jewel, and the faint glow re-appears around Pegasus' neck and wrists.
Mokuba-Now, prisoner. Now you will see the true power of my millennium item.
Mokuba reaches into his pocket. He pulls out another millennium item. This one, like the last, is a gold band, silver chains holding on the same colored charms. But the first item was in the shape of a bracelet, which Mokuba is now wearing around his wrist. This one is a necklace. There are eight charms on this item. Mokuba grabs the one that looks like a sword. Before Mokuba can activate the Jewel, Pegasus catches on to what Mokuba is about to do, and he is able to kick the item right out of Mokuba's hands. It lands to the side of them a few feet away. Both Mokuba and Pegasus make a quick dive for the item. Whoever grabs the item could decide the fate of both Pegasus and Mokuba, but also put the lives of Yugi, Téa, Tristan, Bakura, Mai, and Joey on the line. Pegasus is quicker, so he is able to grab the item first, but because his wrists are still bound with the Bind Jewel, Mokuba is able to quickly rip it out of his hands.
Pegasus-NO!
Everyone but Pegasus-YES!
Pegasus-You still don't get it! That's not Mokuba!
Mokuba-Are you done talking now?
Pegasus-Why would you care anyway, you little lying twerp?
Mokuba grabs the sword looking charm again. Suddenly, there are two Pegasus'. Only the original still has the neck and wrist bindings on, the imitation doesn't. The original still has a dangerous and cruel look in his eyes. The copy is smiling and looks willing to obey any command.
Téa-Mokuba. Who's..what's that?
Mokuba-I split Pegasus into two people. Himself, a no good, thieving, rotten creep who doesn't willingly obey me. And my creation. A no good, thieving, rotten creep who does willingly obey me. *facing the clone* Now, my little creation. You are to read the mind of Maxamillion Pegasus.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
The real Pegasus doesn't know what to do. He isn't sure how the clone will read his mind, so he stares a little bit nervously at the clone and then Mokuba. The clone just stares back at him, and Pegasus takes a few small steps backward.
Pegasus Clone-I've read his mind, Master Mokuba.
Mokuba-Now, my little droid, you are to go to the castle. You will act as though you are your counterpart. Do you understand?
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
The clone turns toward the castle and begins walking away from the group. Mokuba begins to walk in the opposite direction as the clone, but turns back around to face Pegasus.
Mokuba-Don't leave this spot while I'm gone. Oh wait. If I don't want you to, you can't as long as I'm using Jewels on you.
Pegasus just stares angrily at Mokuba as he continues to walk away.
Pegasus-Yeah. Bye Kagome.
Mokuba stops dead in his tracks and turns to face Pegasus once again.
Mokuba-What did you just call me?
Joey-Yeah. You're not too smart, Pegasus. His name is Mokuba, not Kagome.
Mokuba reaches down to pick up a rock, just about the size of his hand and throws it in Pegasus' direction but purposely misses. It hits the tree that Pegasus is leaning against, and it hits merely millimeters above his head.
Mokuba-Next time. You just wait.
Everyone silently watches as Mokuba walks away into the woods. Mai turns around and runs away into the woods. Joey almost runs after her, but he decides not to.
Joey-I wonder where Mai is running off to.
Téa-I don't' know.
Joey-Hey Pegasus. I think Mokuba is a little mad at you. He seemed like he was.
Pegasus-She.
Joey-What's she supposed to mean?
Pegasus-You said "he's mad". Kagome is a female.
Yugi-Why does the name Kagome sound so familiar?
Ryou-Yes. And why does this Kagome look exactly like Seto Kaiba's little brother, Mokuba?
Pegasus-Are you really that simple-minded?
Joey-Yes. Why do you ask?
Pegasus-Ryou, I'm surprised you would ask such a stupid question.
Yugi-Why was it such a stupid question?
Pegasus-Both of you must have forgotten your minds somewhere.
Tristan-Okay smart guy. Explain yourself.
Joey-Yeah. But before you do that, answer my question.
Pegasus-What question?
Joey-Duh. You asked us if we were really that simple-minded. I said yes, and then I asked why. Now answer.
Pegasus-You really need to shut up. And as for why I'm ridiculing Ryou and Yugi. Well, it's because they of all people should be able to figure this one out of their own.
Téa-So, let me get this straight. Ryou asked you why this so called 'Kagome' person looks like Mokuba, you thought the question was stupid, and Yugi wants to know why it's such a stupid question. Did I get all of that right?
Pegasus-I guess so. I wasn't really paying attention to the stupidity of the conversation.
Ryou-But she just mentioned everything we've just said so far.
Pegasus-Exactly. That's why I know nothing of what's going on.
Tristan-So, why are you saying that Ryou and Yugi are supposed to know this stuff?
Pegasus-Why should I tell you?
Everyone is silent for a good while.
Joey-hey, Pegasus?
Pegasus-Please, Joey. Fell free to call me by my less formal name.
Joey-And that would be.?
Pegasus-Master Lord Pegasus.
Joey-Very funny.
Pegasus-I thought so too.
Joey-Now, as I was saying, Master Lord Pegasus, can't.
Joey stops speaking when he notices that everyone is giggling.
Joey-Why's everyone laughin'?
Pegasus-I wasn't serious, you dummy.
Joey turns bright red.
Joey-Well, I wanted to know if you could give us a hint as to why Yugi and Ryou are the only ones who should know about the Mokuba Kagome thing, cuz I'm gettin' a headache from all this thinkin'.
Pegasus-You can keep your headache, because I'm not talking.
No one says anything for a while. Téa is looking around when she suddenly freezes while looking at Yugi.
Téa-Yugi!
Yugi looks over at Téa who is making a triangle with her fingers and then points to her neck.
Yugi-Ryou! Our millennium items! That's why we should have known why Kagome looks like Mokuba! Kagome is the spirit from Mokuba's millennium item!
Ryou-you're right! When you possess a millennium item, the spirit from the item is free to use your body as if you were a host. I suppose I didn't think of it before because I'm still not used to him owning an item.
Suddenly Pegasus stares at Yugi.
Pegasus-Go away, Yugi.
Yugi-Excuse me?
Joey-Hey! You don't boss him around!
Tristan-Yeah. What gives?
Pegasus-I wasn't talking to either of you. I was talking to Yugi-boy. Now, Yugi. Get out of here.
Yugi-Why?
Pegasus-Because I'm sick of your face. Now get lost.
Yugi-Give me one good reason.
Pegasus-Dare you forget that I still have my millennium eye, and I can zap you into the Shadow Realm with no effort?
Yugi-It won't work this time, Pegasus. I'm not afraid of you or your millennium eye.
Pegasus moves quickly and almost gives Yugi a powerful blow to his head, but as if he expected and wanted Yugi to, he runs a couple feet towards the thickly treed forest. Then, he turns back around to make sure he isn't being chased. Pegasus once again lunges at Yugi, and would have actually hit him if Joey hadn't kicked him hard in the stomach.
Pegasus-You don't understand! Get out of here! Now! Or else!
Joey-And what exactly do you think you could do to Yug?
Pegasus-Yugi. I'm warning you. I'm giving you until the count of five to get out of here, or your soul is mine.
Yugi-Why? So I won't be here to defend my friends? No way.
Pegasus-Look, little boy. I'm stronger, older, smarter, and let's face it. I'm a lot more important than you, so you should do as I demand you to do.
Pegasus looked as though he were about to say more, but Mokuba came back to the group. Everyone was silent and serious. Suddenly, a thick, dark cloud surrounded Yugi.
Téa-Yugi!
Joey-What's going on?!
Ryou-Item! Grab! Yugi! Someone!
Téa-What?
Ryou at first couldn't even get the words out, and the second time, he talked so fast they could hardly understand him.
Ryou-Grab the item from Mokuba! He's doing this to Yugi! Hurry!
Tristan and Joey both dive for the item, but they collide head on and crash. Mokuba pulls out a magic card and activates it. Kuni with Chain. With it, Téa, Ryou, Tristan, and Joey are bound. They frantically try to escape their bindings, but it is no use. The cloud was now fading. The group watched in horror as Yugi faded with it.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus is now in the castle and has just entered the computer room. Croquet is sitting in front of a security camera screen.
Pegasus Clone-Croquet. I'm back.
Croquet-Sir! Where were you? We were worried about you.
Pegasus Clone-A child took my soul for a while, but as you can see, I am all in one piece now.
Croquet-Sir, if you wouldn't mind, would you calm down the rest of the guards? After you lost your soul, the boy in Cell #7 escaped and released the hostages we were keeping in Cell #5. He must have taken you just before he took down team 8.
Pegasus clone-Yes. I will calm them down. And thank you once again for informing me of what I already knew.
The Pegasus clone picks up the cell phone nearest the computer. He turns it on and dials a four digit number.
Kemo-This is Kemo.
Pegasus Clone-Kemo, this is Pegasus. Would you call the rest of my body guards and inform them that I am back and doing well?
Kemo-Yes sir. Anything else.
Pegasus Clone-No. Not now. I'm putting Croquet on the rest.
Kemo-Okay. Yes sir.
Pegasus Clone-And now there is some business that I must attend to. Or should I say, seven people, that I must attend to.
SCENE CHANGE
There is a fading dark cloud and Mokuba is smiling happily as Yugi begins to disappear with the cloud. Pegasus is just lookin around as though nothing were happening.
Téa-Yugi!
Ryou-What have you done to Yugi?! Pegasus wasn't lying! You can't be Mokuba!
Pegasus-A bit late to believe me, don't you think?
Joey-Not the time, or the place.
Everyone is so shocked and upset that no one even tries to attack Mokuba. Then, suddenly, another dark cloud forms around Téa.
Téa-Help! Someone help me! Please!
Joey-Téa!
Joey is the first to react. He tries to move, but he forgets that Mokuba bound the group using Kuni with Chain, and his attempt fails. The cloud completely covers Téa and because she is bound with the rest of the group, parts of them are surrounded also. But Mokuba could only takke one of them at a time. Joey tried to grab Téa's arm, but it dissolved in his hand.
Joey-*looking at Mokuba* Why are you doing this?
Tristan-How can you be so evil?
Ryou-And more importantly, who are you?
Pegasus-*angrily and bearing his teeth* Do you not ever listen to me? I will tell you again for about the umpteenth time. Her name is Kagome.
Joey-Why do you keep calling him a her?
Ryou-*frustrated and looking at Joey* Remember? Kagome is the spirit from Mokuba's millennium item. And Kagome is a she, not a he.
Joey and Tristan stare at Kagome. Now that they know who she is, they fear her even more than when they thought she was Mokuba having a bad day.
Joey-S..so your name i.is Kagome?
Joey is so scared he stutters and isn't een making eyecontact with Kagome.
Kagome-Yes. Wow, you did get that fast. How ever did you figure it out by yourself?
Ryou-Kagome. Kagome. Now why does that sound so familiar?
Kagome-I don't know. Try asking Pegasus.
Ryou-Pegasus. Why does that name sound so familiar?
Pegasus-I told you earlier. I wanted Kagome's millennium item, so I tried to steal her soul. But she was so connected with the item that I sent all of her to the Shadow Realm. Not only was her soul and body lost, so was the Millennium Power item.
Kagome smiles smugly and walks away.
Joey-Okay. Works for me.
Tristan-I wonder where Mokuba, I mean where Kagome keeps walking off to.
Tristan tries to change the subject so he won't get into an argument because he doesn't trust Pegasus, but he is worried that saying so would cause a fight, but no one catches on.
Ryou-That can't be correct.
Pegasus-Do you remember the last few times you didn't listen to me? Now both Téa and Yugi-boy are gone.
Ryou-No, it's not that I don't believe you. I guess now we have no choice but to believe you. But it's just that what you said can't be accurate. Either you're mistaken about the name, or you've discovered the fountain of youth because you look pretty young and Mokuba's spirit, Kagome, is ancient.
Pegasus-Yes, it's true that Kagome is an ancient spirit, but she was very alive when I sent her to the Shadow Realm. She was the first one to own the millennium Power Item, and it gave her immortality. She lived for a millennia, but then she met me.
Tristan-I guess that was the end of her 'till now.
Tristan was nervously trying to kid around, but it was difficult because he, Joey, and Ryou were in great pain. The Kuni with chain was digging into them. Pegasus notices this, and suddenly his millennium Eye lights up. The Kuni with Chain disappears and Ryou, Joey, and Tristan are free. Pegasus drops to the ground.
Joey-Now normally I would be laughing at him, but is he okay?
Ryou-Yes. He's just unconscious. He used his Millennium Eye to free us from the Kuni with Chain Kagome used on us, but he had to use up all of his strength to do it.
Tristan-There must be a catch. Pegasus is evil. He would never help us.
Mai and a girl that looks a lot like her come running to the group through the woods.
Mai-Where's Mokuba and Yugi and Téa? And why is Pegasus sleeping?
Joey-Pegasus just helped us and Mokuba's spirit from his Millennium item is takin' over right now, so when you see him, it's a her, not a him. And don't call her a him or Pegasus will yell at you. Kagome, the spirit, sent Yugi and Téa to the Shadow Realm. So, who's you friend?
Mai just stares at him for a while trying to figure him out.
Mai-This is my cousin, Keiku. She taught me everything I know about Duel Monsters.
Joey looks over at Keiku. She is staring at Tristan.
Tristan-Hi Keiku. I'm Tristan Taylor.
Keiku-Hello. You must be one of Yugi Moto's friends.
Tristan-Yes, actually. I am.
Joey-My name is Joey Wheeler. Well, Joey is my first name. Wheeler is my last name, just in case you didn't know that.
Ryou-Yes, and I'm Ryou Bakura.
Keiku-So, Tristan. Do you duel?
Joey and Ryou-UUUUUUHHHHHH!!!!!!! *while doing a facefault*
Joey-Don't ignore us!
Tristan-Well, I do duel once in a while.
Joey and Ryou sigh in frustration of being ignored. While Tristan and Keiku talk, Mai walks over to the boys who are now shaking their heads in disgust.
Mai-Maybe it's just me, but I think Tristan likes my cousin.
Joey-Tristan likes her? Hey. You look over there. She's all over him.
Joey, Ryou, and Mai all look over at Keiku and Tristan at once to see Keiku giggling girlishly as Tristan tells her some funny story. The three of them can't hear what he's saying, but they all assume that it's some stupid, embarrassing story that she is laughing at just to be polite.
Joey-Somehow I think he's lost track of all the stuff that's been goin' on.
Ryou-Mai?
Mai-Yes?
Ryou-Why exactly did you bring her here, if you don't mind me asking? Keiku, I mean.
Mai-Well, when Mokuba, or is it Kagome now, started acting like she belonged in a luni-bin, I ran off to get help. Well, that and when that guard shot Mokuba and he seemed unharmed.well, that was when I ran off to get some help. I knew something was really wrong.
Joey-Okay you two. *looks at Keiku and Tristan* We have some problems here that we gotta deal with.
Mai-Oh no! In speaking of trouble, here it comes now!
Mai points about thirty feet in front of her into the trees. Everyone follows her glare only to see Kagome walking towards them. Tristan has finally snapped to attention, and is preparing to run. He only gets a couple feet when he notices Keiku is just standing there, so he stops too. Mai, Joey, and Ryou see Tristan stop, so they do too.
Joey-What now? We gotta go!
Keiku-What about him?
Keiku points to Pegasus who is still lying on the ground, unconscious.
Keiku-We can't just leave him here.
Joey-Sure we can. I'll show you how.
Joey turns around and begins to run when Ryou grabs him by his jacket collar.
Ryou-She's right. He did help us, after all. And who knows what Kagome will do to him if we leave him. Besides, we're wasting time here arguing. Tristan, you help Joey and bring him.
The two of them grab Pegasus and they all follow Mai, who is in the lead, and running towards the castle. Kagome arrives at the spot where she left them. She grabs the Millennium Power item and grabs the Bind Jewel and the Prisoner's necklace Jewel.
Kagome-Fine then, Pegasus. I shall free you of your bindings for now. But when we meet at the castle, not only will I place them on you, but I have something else in store. And I'm sure you will regret the day you sent me to the Shadow Realm. And the day you betrayed me.
Kagome laughs evilly and then she slowly begins to walk towards the castle, taking a slightly different path than Mai led the group on.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus is in the castle talking on the phone.
Pegasus Clone-Yes. Shaunteya? This is Maxamillion Pegasus, owner of Duelist Kingdom and Industrial Illusions. I am sending a helicopter to pick you up. Meet me at Seafoam Isle by Northern Beach. Say, in one hour. *he pauses for about five seconds* Good. I shall be waiting.
He hangs up the phone and walks out of the room.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus gets out of the helicopter. He begins walking over to a young girl with long blond hair, beautiful baby blue eyes, and a mysterious expression on her face.
Pegasus Clone-Shaunteya. I'm glad to see you here on time. You are very punctual. Now come. It will take us forty-five minutes to get back to Duelists Kingdom. Follow me into the helicopter.
When Shaunteya speaks she had a British accent, and sounds a lot like Ryou.
Shaunteya-Wow! It's such an honor to be escorted to Duelists Kingdom by it's owner! Wowie. When I talked to you on the phone, I couldn't believe that Maxamillion Pegasus would take the time out of his very important day to call me. I was skeptical. I didn't even know if I should come! I thought it was a cruel joke and I.
The fake Pegasus raises his hand to silence her.
Shaunteya-Oh! I'm so sorry! Here I've been rambling on and on about nonsense when you could have something important to tell me! Why else would a genius like you want anything to do with a child like me? I guess I was just so excited to be talking to.
Pegasus Clone-Shaunteya. Shhh. No more talking. I have invited you to Duelists Kingdom because a friend of yours, Ryou, told me that you were a very good duelist. That, and he requested you be at my castle for the party I'm throwing for Yugi.
Shaunteya-Yugi?
Pegasus Clone-Yes. Yugi Moto is now "King of Games". He beat me at a Duel Monster's game, so I'm throwing him a congratulations party. Ryou is one of Yugi's friends. Any friend of Yugi's or Ryou's is a friend of mine.
Shaunteya-Wow. You're such a nice guy. Yugi beat you at a Duel Monster's game and you throw him a party just to congratulate him.
The Pegasus Clone is getting more than a little annoyed with Shaunteya and her cheeriness, but he remains calm. He begins walking towards the helicopter. She is still talking to him, but he has tuned her out.
Pegasus Clone, thinking-This is going to be a long forty-five minutes.
SCENE CHANGE
Ryou, Keiku, Mai, Joey, and Pegasus, who is being carried by Joey and Tristan, are running up the steps to the castle. All of them are tired and out of breath. As usual, Joey is the first to complain.
Joey-How much further?
Mai-I have a plan, but first we must find the dining room.
Joey-Okay. But let's get one thing straight first.
Mai-What?
Joey-I get dibs on all of the junk food, and the coke, and the.
Mai-Joey! That's not why I want to find the dining room!
Joey-What good's a dining room without food?
Mai-When you and Yugi were dueling I was wandering around the castle, and I thought I was something in the dining room. I was going to check it out, but just as I was walking through the door, Kemo stopped me.
Joey-What was it you thought you saw?
Mai-You know, that's the strangest thing. I don't remember what it was I saw.
Joey-Then how do you know you saw something?
Mai-I'm not sure. I just have this feeling.
Tristan-Even though that makes no sense what-so-ever, I'm with ya, Mai.
Ryou-Less talk, more run.
The group finally makes it up the stairs. The door guard is awaiting them.
Joey-Well, we're at the castle doors again. I'm beginnin' ta hate this place.
Tristan-Well, Joey. At least we can find out way around the entire castle!
Nobody laughs except Keiku, who only giggles.
Door Guard-Are your names Mai, Keiku, Ryou, Tristan, and Joey?
Mai-Yes.
Door Guard-You may enter. Master Pegasus is expecting you.
At first the door guard doesn't notice that Tristan and Joey are carrying the real Pegasus because Keiku, Mai, and Ryou are blocking them. But as soon as they entered, the guard does see.
Door Guard-Hey! What have you done to Master Pegasus?
Mai-RUN!
The whole group disperses and the only one who doesn't run into a guard head on is Ryou. When Tristan and Joey run into a guard, Joey is ready to fight, as usual.
Joey-Hey! What's the big idea?!
When he notices who he crashed into, he runs to the left, while Tristan, not knowing which way Joey is going, runs to the right. The guard, thinking quickly, grabs Pegasus right out of Tristan and Joey's grip.
Joey-Fine. You can have him back. I don't want him.
Tristan grabs Pegasus who, surprisingly, was able to remain unconscious throughout the whole ordeal. Tristan and the guard now have equal grips on Pegasus and they are now pulling at him. It is by now, an all out tug-of- war. Mai tries to help Tristan and slaps the guard. He turns around and begins to pull her hair. One guard, meanwhile, comes up behind Tristan and tries to strangle him. Keiku sees this and she hits the guard in the stomach. While Tristan was being strangled another guard grabs Pegasus from his grip and carries him off to the side, out of the way of the fight. Then the guard gets into the fight. He goes over to Ryou and is about to hit him when Joey whacks him on the head so hard that he is knocked out with just one hit. Ryou, seeing Mai et her hair pulled, goes over to help her. He hit the guard on the back and the guard turns around to deliver a very hard slap to Ryou's face. The door guard was trying to kick Joey, but he kept missing because Joey kept dodging. Now everyone was fighting with a guard. Joey and just knocked out the door guard and was about to help Tristan when the guard Ryou was up against knocked him into Joey. Joey turned around and slapped Ryou hard on the face.
Ryou-Ow! Joey! You're getting a bit carried away, aren't you?
Joey-Sorry.
Ryou-You know the objective is to defeat the other team, don't you? Not me. The guards are the other team.
Joey-I said sorry! I.
Joey would have finished his sentence, but a guard socked him good in the back of his head. Joey screamed in surprise. He looked over at the guard who just hit him.
Joey-Whoa!
Joey gasped when he realized how lucky he was. The guard that had just hit him was wearing a spike-glove, but he had hit Joey wrong, and the spikes missed his head.
Joey-Hey! What are you trying to do? Kill someone?
Guard-Yes.
The guard tries to hit Joey again, only this time he is aiming right. Ryou grabs the guard's arm and twists it so hard he dislocated it. The guard howls in pain. The guard uses his good arm and punches Ryou right in his left eye. Ryou drops to his knees in pain and clenches his eye. Meanwhile, Tristan has fought off his guard and is now assisting Keiku. The two of them together defeat the guard, and now there is only one guard left. But this guard is different. He is stronger and faster than the others. And Mai is taking him on alone. He grabs her by the hair and throws her across the room into a support beam. Tristan tries to punch him, but he misses. Joey is able to kick him hard on the knee, but it doesn't seem to phase him. Everyone is lunging at him, trying to hit or kick him, but nothing seems to work. Ryou is just barely getting up off the floor when he looks up and notices Pegasus, who has just regained consciousness, and is walking over to him.
Pegasus-Let me help you up.
Pegasus offers Ryou his hand. Ryou just looks at him skeptically.
Pegasus-No, I'm serious. Let me help you up.
Ryou allows Pegasus to pull him up.
Ryou-Thank you.
Pegasus-You're welcome.
Joey-Mai! Look out!
Both Pegasus and Ryou's heads turn in attention towards Joey, Mai, Keiku, Tristan, and the guard. The guard is now kicking Mai's side as she is laying helplessly on the floor trying to block the blows with her already bruised arms and hands. Pegasus, thinking quickly, runs over to the group, grabs Joey's arm, and flings him between Mai and the guard. Joey is caught off balance and falls just a couple feet away from the two of them. The guard was psy-tracked and that gave Pegasus the opportunity to get in back of the guard and put him in a head lock. He had a good hold on him, and was just waiting for the sleeper to kick in when Joey, feeling brave, punches the guard in the stomach.
Joey-That one's for Ryou!
Joey was going to punch him again, but the first time he did it took Pegasus by surprise and he slightly released his grip on the guard. Not by much, but just enough to allow the guard to squirm away from Pegasus. The guard grabbed Pegasus by the throat and threw him across the room into the same support beam he threw Mai into. Pegasus angrily gets up and lunges at the guard. It's a direct hit, and the two of them begin a real fight. They were on the floor, hitting, punching, scratching, and slapping each other. Both were in immense pain. The entire group just watches for a minute, and Tristan is the first to react. He kicks the guard just as he throws Pegasus aside. Suddenly everyone but Pegasus is up against one guard. But he is still too much for them to handle. Suddenly, a dark cloud surrounds the guard, and the group backs away from him. As the cloud fades away, everyone turns to face Pegasus.
Joey-Did you just do what I think you did?
Pegasus-That all depends on what you think I did.
Joey-Did you just send your own guard to the Shadow Realm?
Pegasus-That wasn't one of my guards.
Tristan-Then who's was he?
Pegasus-One of Kagome's creations, I suppose.
Nobody says anything for about twenty seconds. Pegasus is the first to speak.
Pegasus-So why did you bring me here? Why did you bring me at all? You could have just left me for Kagome.
Mai-Keiku made Joey and Tristan bring you.
Pegasus-Is she Keiku? *points to Keiku*
Mai-Yes. She's my cousin.
Joey-She taught Mai everything she knows about Duel Monsters.
Pegasus-She must be good then.
Joey-Whoa!
Joey is surprised to see Pegasus smiling.
Pegasus-What?
Joey-Uh.I.um.you're smiling. I've never seen you smile before.
Pegasus-That's because I never smile.
Mai-And he complimented Keiku.
Ryou-Yeah. Are you feeling okay, Pegasus? Are you sick today?
Pegasus-No. I'm feeling fine today. But thanks for inquiring.
Mai-Thanks? That doesn't sound like you. You can't be serious. *sighs* Why are you always serious?
Pegasus-So, back to the subject. Why are we here?
Joey-Mai said she saw something in the dining room. We were looking for it before your goons and Kagome's guard came along.
Pegasus-Well, if you follow me, I can take you there. There's a shortcut from here.
Joey and Tristan speak at the same time.
Joey-Okay. Tristan-Why should we trust you?
Pegasus-Tristan, Tristan, Tristan. When will you learn? It's when you don't trust me that one of you gets hurt or nearly killed.
Joey-C'mon, Tristan.
Mai-I trust him. He saved me from that guard. He saved us all, remember?
Ryou-I say he's really trying to help us.
Keiku-Well, if Mai trusts him, then I do too.
Tristan-Well, I guess I'll go along with you guys, but it's only because I refuse to stay here alone with all of these guards running around.
Pegasus walks into a corridor. The entire group follows him. He stops at a dead end.
Joey-Hey! You must have a bad memory! You can't even find your way around your own castle!
Pegasus turns around and gives Joey a glance, then steps forward onto one of the bricks closest to the wall. The wall slowly begins to lift up. Pegasus once again turns to face Joey, only this time he looks at him with an 'I told you so' expression and a sarcastic smile on his face.
Joey-Well, how was I supposed to know the wall would fly up?
Pegasus-Blond. True blond.
Joey-Hey! I don't know what that's supposed to mean, but I can tell when I'm being insulted! *pauses for three seconds, then continues* That was an insult, wasn't it?
Pegasus just rolls his eyes at Joey.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus is walking down the hallway of the castle and is exiting through the front door. Kagome is waiting right outside of the doors.
Kagome-It's about time. What kept you?
Pegasus Clone-The kids prevented me from leaving. I couldn't be caught in the same room as the real Pegasus. But I'm here now. What did you need?
Kagome-I was planning on stealing all of the millennium items, but Joey buried the millennium ring, so we must buy more time. Did you bring Shaunteya to the castle like I ordered?
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
Kagome-Good. Now, I need for you to kidnap the real Pegasus.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
Kagome-As soon as I find the millennium ring, I will steal the millennium eye, then take little Yugi's puzzle, then I shall take the world. Now, go and do as I ordered.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
Kagome-And one more thing.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba?
Kagome-My name is Kagome. Not Mokuba.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Moku.I mean Master Kagome.
Kagome-Thank you. You are dismissed.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Kagome.
The clone re-enters the castle.
SCENE CHANGE
Opens up in the Shadow Realm. Yugi, Yami, Seto, Téa, and Mokuba are there. Everyone but Mokuba is lying on the ground, and Mokuba is trying to wake them up.
Mokuba-*shaking Seto* Please wake up Seto. Big brother, I need you. Wake up. Please wake up, big brother.
Seto Kaiba finally wakes up.
Kaiba-Mokuba?
Mokuba-Big brother! You're awake! Are you hurt?
Kaiba-No, I'm fine. But are you okay?
Mokuba-Yeah, I guess so.
Yami wakes up.
Yami-Where are we? *looks around*
Mokuba-In the Shadow Realm.
Yami-What?! How could this be?
Mokuba-I don't know why you're here. I'm here because I have a millennium item. The Millennium Power Item. My ancient spirit is taking over. So I have to stay here for a little while.
Yami-How did you get a millennium item?
Mokuba-Well, when I was here the first time when Pegasus sent me, Yugi's grandfather, and my big brother here, I met a girl named Kagome. Pegasus sent her to the Shadow Realm a long time ago. She was the ancient spirit of her own item. She was uh-mortal.
Mokuba clearly didn't know what the word immortal meant, but he was so proud of using it in a sentence that he didn't ask what it meant, and both Seto and Yami could see how proud he was, so they didn't correct him.
Mokuba-She gave me her millennium item and told me that she knew Yugi would beat Pegasus. She said that when I got my soul back I was supposed to use the item and defeat Pegasus. But I let her take over because she is smarter at Duel Monsters.
Yami-Yes. I know of this Kagome that you speak of.
Kaiba-Who cares who you know? I just want to get out of here. Again.
Yugi wakes up.
Yugi-My head! It hurts so much! And where are we?
Yami-The Shadow Realm.
Yugi-No! I.we.Kagome! She did this to us! We have to stop her!
Mokuba-Why?
Yugi-She is evil, of course!
Mokuba-But she can't be! She's my friend! She gave me a millennium item and everything!
Yugi-She must be stopped.
Yami-No. *he pauses* She is much too powerful to stop.
Yugi-Oh. But you can stop her, can't you Yami?
Yami-Yugi, let's please drop the subject.
Téa wakes up. She opens her mouth to say something, but Mokuba knows what she is about to ask, and he answers before the words even come out of her mouth.
Mokuba-The Shadow Realm.
Téa-Oh. Why are we here? Did that girl send us here?
Yugi-Kagome did this to us.
Téa-Ooo, if I get my hands on her.how do we get out of here?
Yami-Someone from the outside must save us. Until then, we are helpless.
SCENE CHANGE
Pegasus is leading Mai, Joey, Keiku, Ryou, and Tristan through the secret passage in the walls that lead to the dining room.
Joey-So, Pegsy. Why are you being so nice all of a sudden?
Pegasus-I've always been nice. Just not to you.
Joey-How sweet.
Pegasus-Yes. Very.
Mai-Stop talking! We are on a mission here!
Pegasus-Joey, we should listen to her. When women take control of a group, all men should listen. Perhaps if we obey her, she will treat us with at least a little dignity.
Mai-I wouldn't make a bet on that, if I were you.
They continue to walk through the castle towards the dining room. Joey looks at Tristan and they begin to whisper hoping no one can hear their conversation.
Joey-Hey, Tristan.
Tristan-Yeah?
Joey-Why are you looking at him? You haven't taken your eyes off 'im since we met up with him and started headin' towards the dining room.
Tristan=Yeah. I know. There's just something I don't trust about him.
Joey-Hey. I know he was evil before, but he's nice now.
Tristan-I say we get Mokuba's permission, or even Kagome's permission, and send him to the Shadow Realm. Or maybe the Graveyard.
Pegasus stops abruptly and turns around to face Tristan.
Pegasus-Don't think I can't hear every word you're saying.
Tristan-I.uh.we didn't mean.I just.uh.
Joey-We weren't talkin' about you. We were talking about another Pegasus that we met up with and he led us to a dining room through a secret passage of his castle and he.
Joey would have rambled on about more nonsense, but Tristan elbowed him in the side, so he finally shuts up.
Pegasus-Look. If you want my help, I'd be careful. I may be kind to you now, but one wrong move. Just one and you will be keeping Yugi-boy company.
Tristan stared intimidated at Pegasus.
Mai-Okay, let it drop. Let's just get to the dining room.
They all stare at Pegasus. He still hasn't taken his eyes off of Tristan, who hasn't been able to breath since the beginning of the conversation. Finally, Pegasus turns around and they begin walking again. Suddenly, a thought strikes Ryou.
Ryou-Hey Pegasus?
Pegasus-Yes?
Pegasus doesn't even bother to turn around to face Ryou.
Ryou-Back there in the woods before Kagome stole Yugi's soul, were you trying to make him leave because you knew what Kagome was going to do, and you wanted to help him?
Pegasus-Maybe.or maybe not.
A kind smile crosses Pegasus' face. Even though the group can't see him, they can suddenly sense a warmth and kindness in the room. In his voice. A kindness and compassion that they couldn't even sense within Yugi.
END EPISODE 3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peggi-Well? How was it?
Audience-*is asleep*
Peggi- '-_-
Bakura-Some authoress you are. You can't even keep your audience awake.
Peggi-Shaddap! Lemme alone! You're so mean! Why won't you go away! *lightbulb suddenly appears over Peggi's head*
Bakura-*gulps*
Peggi-I forgot! I'm an authoress with evil authoress powers from my millennium magical authoress keyboard!
Bakura-*tries to run away*
Peggi-*types in keyboard*
Bakura-*is in a really really really really really short pink dress with white ruffles and wearing make-up*
Audience-*is now awake and laughing at Bakura*
Ryou-REVENGE! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Marik-I am sooooooo glad I'm on Peggi's good side.
Peggi-*types into keyboard*
Marik-Um.Peggi?
Peggi-Muahahahahahaha!!!!
Joey-*appears*
Téa-*also appears*
All three-Oh no..what are you going to do to us?
Peggi-*in singsong voice* You'll see!
Suddenly a PS3 with plenty of games and three person controls come flying from the sky along with baskillions of types of food, candy, and cokes (mostly Pepsi.yummy!) and lots of millennium items and all other 'to-die- for' items that the three of them could possibly want.and then Pegasus appears and gets stuff too. And then Avril appears...and she gets.uh..James (not from Pokémon) for her collection of 201 boyfriends..and then she gets a tv & DVD player with lots of R.K and Y.Y. Hakusho DVDs. (sorry Tea. I had to be nice to her..i don't know why though..this is my evil ending notes, after all, plus she's so fun to torture, right Avril?)
Avril-*watching tv and not listening* Uh-huh.
Téa, Marik, Joey, and Pegasus-^____________________________________^ (hey tea.. 'the face'!)
Peggi-Yeah.um.I'm sure most of you could tell half of that is inside jokes and junk, so uh..yeah..well, don't forget to review!!!
James, Pegasus, and Marik-R&R!!! ^_-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Everyone is in the woods. Pegasus and his guard are walking away from Yugi and the group. Everyone is watching him. Suddenly, the Reaper of Cards comes down from the sky and slashes the guard's chest. As quickly as this happens, the guard disappears into thin air. Everyone turns to face Mokuba, who is now sitting up, clenching the Mortal Reap Jewel. The Reaper of Cards turns to face Mokuba just as the Jewel is being released. As soon as Mokuba lets the Jewel go, the ghoulish creature disappears.
Pegasus-Impressive. Do it again. Only tell it to take Yugi this time.
Mokuba just glares angrily at Pegasus, and then he grabs the Bind Jewel and the Prisoner's Necklace Jewel, and the faint glow re-appears around Pegasus' neck and wrists.
Mokuba-Now, prisoner. Now you will see the true power of my millennium item.
Mokuba reaches into his pocket. He pulls out another millennium item. This one, like the last, is a gold band, silver chains holding on the same colored charms. But the first item was in the shape of a bracelet, which Mokuba is now wearing around his wrist. This one is a necklace. There are eight charms on this item. Mokuba grabs the one that looks like a sword. Before Mokuba can activate the Jewel, Pegasus catches on to what Mokuba is about to do, and he is able to kick the item right out of Mokuba's hands. It lands to the side of them a few feet away. Both Mokuba and Pegasus make a quick dive for the item. Whoever grabs the item could decide the fate of both Pegasus and Mokuba, but also put the lives of Yugi, Téa, Tristan, Bakura, Mai, and Joey on the line. Pegasus is quicker, so he is able to grab the item first, but because his wrists are still bound with the Bind Jewel, Mokuba is able to quickly rip it out of his hands.
Pegasus-NO!
Everyone but Pegasus-YES!
Pegasus-You still don't get it! That's not Mokuba!
Mokuba-Are you done talking now?
Pegasus-Why would you care anyway, you little lying twerp?
Mokuba grabs the sword looking charm again. Suddenly, there are two Pegasus'. Only the original still has the neck and wrist bindings on, the imitation doesn't. The original still has a dangerous and cruel look in his eyes. The copy is smiling and looks willing to obey any command.
Téa-Mokuba. Who's..what's that?
Mokuba-I split Pegasus into two people. Himself, a no good, thieving, rotten creep who doesn't willingly obey me. And my creation. A no good, thieving, rotten creep who does willingly obey me. *facing the clone* Now, my little creation. You are to read the mind of Maxamillion Pegasus.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
The real Pegasus doesn't know what to do. He isn't sure how the clone will read his mind, so he stares a little bit nervously at the clone and then Mokuba. The clone just stares back at him, and Pegasus takes a few small steps backward.
Pegasus Clone-I've read his mind, Master Mokuba.
Mokuba-Now, my little droid, you are to go to the castle. You will act as though you are your counterpart. Do you understand?
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
The clone turns toward the castle and begins walking away from the group. Mokuba begins to walk in the opposite direction as the clone, but turns back around to face Pegasus.
Mokuba-Don't leave this spot while I'm gone. Oh wait. If I don't want you to, you can't as long as I'm using Jewels on you.
Pegasus just stares angrily at Mokuba as he continues to walk away.
Pegasus-Yeah. Bye Kagome.
Mokuba stops dead in his tracks and turns to face Pegasus once again.
Mokuba-What did you just call me?
Joey-Yeah. You're not too smart, Pegasus. His name is Mokuba, not Kagome.
Mokuba reaches down to pick up a rock, just about the size of his hand and throws it in Pegasus' direction but purposely misses. It hits the tree that Pegasus is leaning against, and it hits merely millimeters above his head.
Mokuba-Next time. You just wait.
Everyone silently watches as Mokuba walks away into the woods. Mai turns around and runs away into the woods. Joey almost runs after her, but he decides not to.
Joey-I wonder where Mai is running off to.
Téa-I don't' know.
Joey-Hey Pegasus. I think Mokuba is a little mad at you. He seemed like he was.
Pegasus-She.
Joey-What's she supposed to mean?
Pegasus-You said "he's mad". Kagome is a female.
Yugi-Why does the name Kagome sound so familiar?
Ryou-Yes. And why does this Kagome look exactly like Seto Kaiba's little brother, Mokuba?
Pegasus-Are you really that simple-minded?
Joey-Yes. Why do you ask?
Pegasus-Ryou, I'm surprised you would ask such a stupid question.
Yugi-Why was it such a stupid question?
Pegasus-Both of you must have forgotten your minds somewhere.
Tristan-Okay smart guy. Explain yourself.
Joey-Yeah. But before you do that, answer my question.
Pegasus-What question?
Joey-Duh. You asked us if we were really that simple-minded. I said yes, and then I asked why. Now answer.
Pegasus-You really need to shut up. And as for why I'm ridiculing Ryou and Yugi. Well, it's because they of all people should be able to figure this one out of their own.
Téa-So, let me get this straight. Ryou asked you why this so called 'Kagome' person looks like Mokuba, you thought the question was stupid, and Yugi wants to know why it's such a stupid question. Did I get all of that right?
Pegasus-I guess so. I wasn't really paying attention to the stupidity of the conversation.
Ryou-But she just mentioned everything we've just said so far.
Pegasus-Exactly. That's why I know nothing of what's going on.
Tristan-So, why are you saying that Ryou and Yugi are supposed to know this stuff?
Pegasus-Why should I tell you?
Everyone is silent for a good while.
Joey-hey, Pegasus?
Pegasus-Please, Joey. Fell free to call me by my less formal name.
Joey-And that would be.?
Pegasus-Master Lord Pegasus.
Joey-Very funny.
Pegasus-I thought so too.
Joey-Now, as I was saying, Master Lord Pegasus, can't.
Joey stops speaking when he notices that everyone is giggling.
Joey-Why's everyone laughin'?
Pegasus-I wasn't serious, you dummy.
Joey turns bright red.
Joey-Well, I wanted to know if you could give us a hint as to why Yugi and Ryou are the only ones who should know about the Mokuba Kagome thing, cuz I'm gettin' a headache from all this thinkin'.
Pegasus-You can keep your headache, because I'm not talking.
No one says anything for a while. Téa is looking around when she suddenly freezes while looking at Yugi.
Téa-Yugi!
Yugi looks over at Téa who is making a triangle with her fingers and then points to her neck.
Yugi-Ryou! Our millennium items! That's why we should have known why Kagome looks like Mokuba! Kagome is the spirit from Mokuba's millennium item!
Ryou-you're right! When you possess a millennium item, the spirit from the item is free to use your body as if you were a host. I suppose I didn't think of it before because I'm still not used to him owning an item.
Suddenly Pegasus stares at Yugi.
Pegasus-Go away, Yugi.
Yugi-Excuse me?
Joey-Hey! You don't boss him around!
Tristan-Yeah. What gives?
Pegasus-I wasn't talking to either of you. I was talking to Yugi-boy. Now, Yugi. Get out of here.
Yugi-Why?
Pegasus-Because I'm sick of your face. Now get lost.
Yugi-Give me one good reason.
Pegasus-Dare you forget that I still have my millennium eye, and I can zap you into the Shadow Realm with no effort?
Yugi-It won't work this time, Pegasus. I'm not afraid of you or your millennium eye.
Pegasus moves quickly and almost gives Yugi a powerful blow to his head, but as if he expected and wanted Yugi to, he runs a couple feet towards the thickly treed forest. Then, he turns back around to make sure he isn't being chased. Pegasus once again lunges at Yugi, and would have actually hit him if Joey hadn't kicked him hard in the stomach.
Pegasus-You don't understand! Get out of here! Now! Or else!
Joey-And what exactly do you think you could do to Yug?
Pegasus-Yugi. I'm warning you. I'm giving you until the count of five to get out of here, or your soul is mine.
Yugi-Why? So I won't be here to defend my friends? No way.
Pegasus-Look, little boy. I'm stronger, older, smarter, and let's face it. I'm a lot more important than you, so you should do as I demand you to do.
Pegasus looked as though he were about to say more, but Mokuba came back to the group. Everyone was silent and serious. Suddenly, a thick, dark cloud surrounded Yugi.
Téa-Yugi!
Joey-What's going on?!
Ryou-Item! Grab! Yugi! Someone!
Téa-What?
Ryou at first couldn't even get the words out, and the second time, he talked so fast they could hardly understand him.
Ryou-Grab the item from Mokuba! He's doing this to Yugi! Hurry!
Tristan and Joey both dive for the item, but they collide head on and crash. Mokuba pulls out a magic card and activates it. Kuni with Chain. With it, Téa, Ryou, Tristan, and Joey are bound. They frantically try to escape their bindings, but it is no use. The cloud was now fading. The group watched in horror as Yugi faded with it.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus is now in the castle and has just entered the computer room. Croquet is sitting in front of a security camera screen.
Pegasus Clone-Croquet. I'm back.
Croquet-Sir! Where were you? We were worried about you.
Pegasus Clone-A child took my soul for a while, but as you can see, I am all in one piece now.
Croquet-Sir, if you wouldn't mind, would you calm down the rest of the guards? After you lost your soul, the boy in Cell #7 escaped and released the hostages we were keeping in Cell #5. He must have taken you just before he took down team 8.
Pegasus clone-Yes. I will calm them down. And thank you once again for informing me of what I already knew.
The Pegasus clone picks up the cell phone nearest the computer. He turns it on and dials a four digit number.
Kemo-This is Kemo.
Pegasus Clone-Kemo, this is Pegasus. Would you call the rest of my body guards and inform them that I am back and doing well?
Kemo-Yes sir. Anything else.
Pegasus Clone-No. Not now. I'm putting Croquet on the rest.
Kemo-Okay. Yes sir.
Pegasus Clone-And now there is some business that I must attend to. Or should I say, seven people, that I must attend to.
SCENE CHANGE
There is a fading dark cloud and Mokuba is smiling happily as Yugi begins to disappear with the cloud. Pegasus is just lookin around as though nothing were happening.
Téa-Yugi!
Ryou-What have you done to Yugi?! Pegasus wasn't lying! You can't be Mokuba!
Pegasus-A bit late to believe me, don't you think?
Joey-Not the time, or the place.
Everyone is so shocked and upset that no one even tries to attack Mokuba. Then, suddenly, another dark cloud forms around Téa.
Téa-Help! Someone help me! Please!
Joey-Téa!
Joey is the first to react. He tries to move, but he forgets that Mokuba bound the group using Kuni with Chain, and his attempt fails. The cloud completely covers Téa and because she is bound with the rest of the group, parts of them are surrounded also. But Mokuba could only takke one of them at a time. Joey tried to grab Téa's arm, but it dissolved in his hand.
Joey-*looking at Mokuba* Why are you doing this?
Tristan-How can you be so evil?
Ryou-And more importantly, who are you?
Pegasus-*angrily and bearing his teeth* Do you not ever listen to me? I will tell you again for about the umpteenth time. Her name is Kagome.
Joey-Why do you keep calling him a her?
Ryou-*frustrated and looking at Joey* Remember? Kagome is the spirit from Mokuba's millennium item. And Kagome is a she, not a he.
Joey and Tristan stare at Kagome. Now that they know who she is, they fear her even more than when they thought she was Mokuba having a bad day.
Joey-S..so your name i.is Kagome?
Joey is so scared he stutters and isn't een making eyecontact with Kagome.
Kagome-Yes. Wow, you did get that fast. How ever did you figure it out by yourself?
Ryou-Kagome. Kagome. Now why does that sound so familiar?
Kagome-I don't know. Try asking Pegasus.
Ryou-Pegasus. Why does that name sound so familiar?
Pegasus-I told you earlier. I wanted Kagome's millennium item, so I tried to steal her soul. But she was so connected with the item that I sent all of her to the Shadow Realm. Not only was her soul and body lost, so was the Millennium Power item.
Kagome smiles smugly and walks away.
Joey-Okay. Works for me.
Tristan-I wonder where Mokuba, I mean where Kagome keeps walking off to.
Tristan tries to change the subject so he won't get into an argument because he doesn't trust Pegasus, but he is worried that saying so would cause a fight, but no one catches on.
Ryou-That can't be correct.
Pegasus-Do you remember the last few times you didn't listen to me? Now both Téa and Yugi-boy are gone.
Ryou-No, it's not that I don't believe you. I guess now we have no choice but to believe you. But it's just that what you said can't be accurate. Either you're mistaken about the name, or you've discovered the fountain of youth because you look pretty young and Mokuba's spirit, Kagome, is ancient.
Pegasus-Yes, it's true that Kagome is an ancient spirit, but she was very alive when I sent her to the Shadow Realm. She was the first one to own the millennium Power Item, and it gave her immortality. She lived for a millennia, but then she met me.
Tristan-I guess that was the end of her 'till now.
Tristan was nervously trying to kid around, but it was difficult because he, Joey, and Ryou were in great pain. The Kuni with chain was digging into them. Pegasus notices this, and suddenly his millennium Eye lights up. The Kuni with Chain disappears and Ryou, Joey, and Tristan are free. Pegasus drops to the ground.
Joey-Now normally I would be laughing at him, but is he okay?
Ryou-Yes. He's just unconscious. He used his Millennium Eye to free us from the Kuni with Chain Kagome used on us, but he had to use up all of his strength to do it.
Tristan-There must be a catch. Pegasus is evil. He would never help us.
Mai and a girl that looks a lot like her come running to the group through the woods.
Mai-Where's Mokuba and Yugi and Téa? And why is Pegasus sleeping?
Joey-Pegasus just helped us and Mokuba's spirit from his Millennium item is takin' over right now, so when you see him, it's a her, not a him. And don't call her a him or Pegasus will yell at you. Kagome, the spirit, sent Yugi and Téa to the Shadow Realm. So, who's you friend?
Mai just stares at him for a while trying to figure him out.
Mai-This is my cousin, Keiku. She taught me everything I know about Duel Monsters.
Joey looks over at Keiku. She is staring at Tristan.
Tristan-Hi Keiku. I'm Tristan Taylor.
Keiku-Hello. You must be one of Yugi Moto's friends.
Tristan-Yes, actually. I am.
Joey-My name is Joey Wheeler. Well, Joey is my first name. Wheeler is my last name, just in case you didn't know that.
Ryou-Yes, and I'm Ryou Bakura.
Keiku-So, Tristan. Do you duel?
Joey and Ryou-UUUUUUHHHHHH!!!!!!! *while doing a facefault*
Joey-Don't ignore us!
Tristan-Well, I do duel once in a while.
Joey and Ryou sigh in frustration of being ignored. While Tristan and Keiku talk, Mai walks over to the boys who are now shaking their heads in disgust.
Mai-Maybe it's just me, but I think Tristan likes my cousin.
Joey-Tristan likes her? Hey. You look over there. She's all over him.
Joey, Ryou, and Mai all look over at Keiku and Tristan at once to see Keiku giggling girlishly as Tristan tells her some funny story. The three of them can't hear what he's saying, but they all assume that it's some stupid, embarrassing story that she is laughing at just to be polite.
Joey-Somehow I think he's lost track of all the stuff that's been goin' on.
Ryou-Mai?
Mai-Yes?
Ryou-Why exactly did you bring her here, if you don't mind me asking? Keiku, I mean.
Mai-Well, when Mokuba, or is it Kagome now, started acting like she belonged in a luni-bin, I ran off to get help. Well, that and when that guard shot Mokuba and he seemed unharmed.well, that was when I ran off to get some help. I knew something was really wrong.
Joey-Okay you two. *looks at Keiku and Tristan* We have some problems here that we gotta deal with.
Mai-Oh no! In speaking of trouble, here it comes now!
Mai points about thirty feet in front of her into the trees. Everyone follows her glare only to see Kagome walking towards them. Tristan has finally snapped to attention, and is preparing to run. He only gets a couple feet when he notices Keiku is just standing there, so he stops too. Mai, Joey, and Ryou see Tristan stop, so they do too.
Joey-What now? We gotta go!
Keiku-What about him?
Keiku points to Pegasus who is still lying on the ground, unconscious.
Keiku-We can't just leave him here.
Joey-Sure we can. I'll show you how.
Joey turns around and begins to run when Ryou grabs him by his jacket collar.
Ryou-She's right. He did help us, after all. And who knows what Kagome will do to him if we leave him. Besides, we're wasting time here arguing. Tristan, you help Joey and bring him.
The two of them grab Pegasus and they all follow Mai, who is in the lead, and running towards the castle. Kagome arrives at the spot where she left them. She grabs the Millennium Power item and grabs the Bind Jewel and the Prisoner's necklace Jewel.
Kagome-Fine then, Pegasus. I shall free you of your bindings for now. But when we meet at the castle, not only will I place them on you, but I have something else in store. And I'm sure you will regret the day you sent me to the Shadow Realm. And the day you betrayed me.
Kagome laughs evilly and then she slowly begins to walk towards the castle, taking a slightly different path than Mai led the group on.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus is in the castle talking on the phone.
Pegasus Clone-Yes. Shaunteya? This is Maxamillion Pegasus, owner of Duelist Kingdom and Industrial Illusions. I am sending a helicopter to pick you up. Meet me at Seafoam Isle by Northern Beach. Say, in one hour. *he pauses for about five seconds* Good. I shall be waiting.
He hangs up the phone and walks out of the room.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus gets out of the helicopter. He begins walking over to a young girl with long blond hair, beautiful baby blue eyes, and a mysterious expression on her face.
Pegasus Clone-Shaunteya. I'm glad to see you here on time. You are very punctual. Now come. It will take us forty-five minutes to get back to Duelists Kingdom. Follow me into the helicopter.
When Shaunteya speaks she had a British accent, and sounds a lot like Ryou.
Shaunteya-Wow! It's such an honor to be escorted to Duelists Kingdom by it's owner! Wowie. When I talked to you on the phone, I couldn't believe that Maxamillion Pegasus would take the time out of his very important day to call me. I was skeptical. I didn't even know if I should come! I thought it was a cruel joke and I.
The fake Pegasus raises his hand to silence her.
Shaunteya-Oh! I'm so sorry! Here I've been rambling on and on about nonsense when you could have something important to tell me! Why else would a genius like you want anything to do with a child like me? I guess I was just so excited to be talking to.
Pegasus Clone-Shaunteya. Shhh. No more talking. I have invited you to Duelists Kingdom because a friend of yours, Ryou, told me that you were a very good duelist. That, and he requested you be at my castle for the party I'm throwing for Yugi.
Shaunteya-Yugi?
Pegasus Clone-Yes. Yugi Moto is now "King of Games". He beat me at a Duel Monster's game, so I'm throwing him a congratulations party. Ryou is one of Yugi's friends. Any friend of Yugi's or Ryou's is a friend of mine.
Shaunteya-Wow. You're such a nice guy. Yugi beat you at a Duel Monster's game and you throw him a party just to congratulate him.
The Pegasus Clone is getting more than a little annoyed with Shaunteya and her cheeriness, but he remains calm. He begins walking towards the helicopter. She is still talking to him, but he has tuned her out.
Pegasus Clone, thinking-This is going to be a long forty-five minutes.
SCENE CHANGE
Ryou, Keiku, Mai, Joey, and Pegasus, who is being carried by Joey and Tristan, are running up the steps to the castle. All of them are tired and out of breath. As usual, Joey is the first to complain.
Joey-How much further?
Mai-I have a plan, but first we must find the dining room.
Joey-Okay. But let's get one thing straight first.
Mai-What?
Joey-I get dibs on all of the junk food, and the coke, and the.
Mai-Joey! That's not why I want to find the dining room!
Joey-What good's a dining room without food?
Mai-When you and Yugi were dueling I was wandering around the castle, and I thought I was something in the dining room. I was going to check it out, but just as I was walking through the door, Kemo stopped me.
Joey-What was it you thought you saw?
Mai-You know, that's the strangest thing. I don't remember what it was I saw.
Joey-Then how do you know you saw something?
Mai-I'm not sure. I just have this feeling.
Tristan-Even though that makes no sense what-so-ever, I'm with ya, Mai.
Ryou-Less talk, more run.
The group finally makes it up the stairs. The door guard is awaiting them.
Joey-Well, we're at the castle doors again. I'm beginnin' ta hate this place.
Tristan-Well, Joey. At least we can find out way around the entire castle!
Nobody laughs except Keiku, who only giggles.
Door Guard-Are your names Mai, Keiku, Ryou, Tristan, and Joey?
Mai-Yes.
Door Guard-You may enter. Master Pegasus is expecting you.
At first the door guard doesn't notice that Tristan and Joey are carrying the real Pegasus because Keiku, Mai, and Ryou are blocking them. But as soon as they entered, the guard does see.
Door Guard-Hey! What have you done to Master Pegasus?
Mai-RUN!
The whole group disperses and the only one who doesn't run into a guard head on is Ryou. When Tristan and Joey run into a guard, Joey is ready to fight, as usual.
Joey-Hey! What's the big idea?!
When he notices who he crashed into, he runs to the left, while Tristan, not knowing which way Joey is going, runs to the right. The guard, thinking quickly, grabs Pegasus right out of Tristan and Joey's grip.
Joey-Fine. You can have him back. I don't want him.
Tristan grabs Pegasus who, surprisingly, was able to remain unconscious throughout the whole ordeal. Tristan and the guard now have equal grips on Pegasus and they are now pulling at him. It is by now, an all out tug-of- war. Mai tries to help Tristan and slaps the guard. He turns around and begins to pull her hair. One guard, meanwhile, comes up behind Tristan and tries to strangle him. Keiku sees this and she hits the guard in the stomach. While Tristan was being strangled another guard grabs Pegasus from his grip and carries him off to the side, out of the way of the fight. Then the guard gets into the fight. He goes over to Ryou and is about to hit him when Joey whacks him on the head so hard that he is knocked out with just one hit. Ryou, seeing Mai et her hair pulled, goes over to help her. He hit the guard on the back and the guard turns around to deliver a very hard slap to Ryou's face. The door guard was trying to kick Joey, but he kept missing because Joey kept dodging. Now everyone was fighting with a guard. Joey and just knocked out the door guard and was about to help Tristan when the guard Ryou was up against knocked him into Joey. Joey turned around and slapped Ryou hard on the face.
Ryou-Ow! Joey! You're getting a bit carried away, aren't you?
Joey-Sorry.
Ryou-You know the objective is to defeat the other team, don't you? Not me. The guards are the other team.
Joey-I said sorry! I.
Joey would have finished his sentence, but a guard socked him good in the back of his head. Joey screamed in surprise. He looked over at the guard who just hit him.
Joey-Whoa!
Joey gasped when he realized how lucky he was. The guard that had just hit him was wearing a spike-glove, but he had hit Joey wrong, and the spikes missed his head.
Joey-Hey! What are you trying to do? Kill someone?
Guard-Yes.
The guard tries to hit Joey again, only this time he is aiming right. Ryou grabs the guard's arm and twists it so hard he dislocated it. The guard howls in pain. The guard uses his good arm and punches Ryou right in his left eye. Ryou drops to his knees in pain and clenches his eye. Meanwhile, Tristan has fought off his guard and is now assisting Keiku. The two of them together defeat the guard, and now there is only one guard left. But this guard is different. He is stronger and faster than the others. And Mai is taking him on alone. He grabs her by the hair and throws her across the room into a support beam. Tristan tries to punch him, but he misses. Joey is able to kick him hard on the knee, but it doesn't seem to phase him. Everyone is lunging at him, trying to hit or kick him, but nothing seems to work. Ryou is just barely getting up off the floor when he looks up and notices Pegasus, who has just regained consciousness, and is walking over to him.
Pegasus-Let me help you up.
Pegasus offers Ryou his hand. Ryou just looks at him skeptically.
Pegasus-No, I'm serious. Let me help you up.
Ryou allows Pegasus to pull him up.
Ryou-Thank you.
Pegasus-You're welcome.
Joey-Mai! Look out!
Both Pegasus and Ryou's heads turn in attention towards Joey, Mai, Keiku, Tristan, and the guard. The guard is now kicking Mai's side as she is laying helplessly on the floor trying to block the blows with her already bruised arms and hands. Pegasus, thinking quickly, runs over to the group, grabs Joey's arm, and flings him between Mai and the guard. Joey is caught off balance and falls just a couple feet away from the two of them. The guard was psy-tracked and that gave Pegasus the opportunity to get in back of the guard and put him in a head lock. He had a good hold on him, and was just waiting for the sleeper to kick in when Joey, feeling brave, punches the guard in the stomach.
Joey-That one's for Ryou!
Joey was going to punch him again, but the first time he did it took Pegasus by surprise and he slightly released his grip on the guard. Not by much, but just enough to allow the guard to squirm away from Pegasus. The guard grabbed Pegasus by the throat and threw him across the room into the same support beam he threw Mai into. Pegasus angrily gets up and lunges at the guard. It's a direct hit, and the two of them begin a real fight. They were on the floor, hitting, punching, scratching, and slapping each other. Both were in immense pain. The entire group just watches for a minute, and Tristan is the first to react. He kicks the guard just as he throws Pegasus aside. Suddenly everyone but Pegasus is up against one guard. But he is still too much for them to handle. Suddenly, a dark cloud surrounds the guard, and the group backs away from him. As the cloud fades away, everyone turns to face Pegasus.
Joey-Did you just do what I think you did?
Pegasus-That all depends on what you think I did.
Joey-Did you just send your own guard to the Shadow Realm?
Pegasus-That wasn't one of my guards.
Tristan-Then who's was he?
Pegasus-One of Kagome's creations, I suppose.
Nobody says anything for about twenty seconds. Pegasus is the first to speak.
Pegasus-So why did you bring me here? Why did you bring me at all? You could have just left me for Kagome.
Mai-Keiku made Joey and Tristan bring you.
Pegasus-Is she Keiku? *points to Keiku*
Mai-Yes. She's my cousin.
Joey-She taught Mai everything she knows about Duel Monsters.
Pegasus-She must be good then.
Joey-Whoa!
Joey is surprised to see Pegasus smiling.
Pegasus-What?
Joey-Uh.I.um.you're smiling. I've never seen you smile before.
Pegasus-That's because I never smile.
Mai-And he complimented Keiku.
Ryou-Yeah. Are you feeling okay, Pegasus? Are you sick today?
Pegasus-No. I'm feeling fine today. But thanks for inquiring.
Mai-Thanks? That doesn't sound like you. You can't be serious. *sighs* Why are you always serious?
Pegasus-So, back to the subject. Why are we here?
Joey-Mai said she saw something in the dining room. We were looking for it before your goons and Kagome's guard came along.
Pegasus-Well, if you follow me, I can take you there. There's a shortcut from here.
Joey and Tristan speak at the same time.
Joey-Okay. Tristan-Why should we trust you?
Pegasus-Tristan, Tristan, Tristan. When will you learn? It's when you don't trust me that one of you gets hurt or nearly killed.
Joey-C'mon, Tristan.
Mai-I trust him. He saved me from that guard. He saved us all, remember?
Ryou-I say he's really trying to help us.
Keiku-Well, if Mai trusts him, then I do too.
Tristan-Well, I guess I'll go along with you guys, but it's only because I refuse to stay here alone with all of these guards running around.
Pegasus walks into a corridor. The entire group follows him. He stops at a dead end.
Joey-Hey! You must have a bad memory! You can't even find your way around your own castle!
Pegasus turns around and gives Joey a glance, then steps forward onto one of the bricks closest to the wall. The wall slowly begins to lift up. Pegasus once again turns to face Joey, only this time he looks at him with an 'I told you so' expression and a sarcastic smile on his face.
Joey-Well, how was I supposed to know the wall would fly up?
Pegasus-Blond. True blond.
Joey-Hey! I don't know what that's supposed to mean, but I can tell when I'm being insulted! *pauses for three seconds, then continues* That was an insult, wasn't it?
Pegasus just rolls his eyes at Joey.
SCENE CHANGE
The fake Pegasus is walking down the hallway of the castle and is exiting through the front door. Kagome is waiting right outside of the doors.
Kagome-It's about time. What kept you?
Pegasus Clone-The kids prevented me from leaving. I couldn't be caught in the same room as the real Pegasus. But I'm here now. What did you need?
Kagome-I was planning on stealing all of the millennium items, but Joey buried the millennium ring, so we must buy more time. Did you bring Shaunteya to the castle like I ordered?
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
Kagome-Good. Now, I need for you to kidnap the real Pegasus.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
Kagome-As soon as I find the millennium ring, I will steal the millennium eye, then take little Yugi's puzzle, then I shall take the world. Now, go and do as I ordered.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba.
Kagome-And one more thing.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Mokuba?
Kagome-My name is Kagome. Not Mokuba.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Moku.I mean Master Kagome.
Kagome-Thank you. You are dismissed.
Pegasus Clone-Yes, Master Kagome.
The clone re-enters the castle.
SCENE CHANGE
Opens up in the Shadow Realm. Yugi, Yami, Seto, Téa, and Mokuba are there. Everyone but Mokuba is lying on the ground, and Mokuba is trying to wake them up.
Mokuba-*shaking Seto* Please wake up Seto. Big brother, I need you. Wake up. Please wake up, big brother.
Seto Kaiba finally wakes up.
Kaiba-Mokuba?
Mokuba-Big brother! You're awake! Are you hurt?
Kaiba-No, I'm fine. But are you okay?
Mokuba-Yeah, I guess so.
Yami wakes up.
Yami-Where are we? *looks around*
Mokuba-In the Shadow Realm.
Yami-What?! How could this be?
Mokuba-I don't know why you're here. I'm here because I have a millennium item. The Millennium Power Item. My ancient spirit is taking over. So I have to stay here for a little while.
Yami-How did you get a millennium item?
Mokuba-Well, when I was here the first time when Pegasus sent me, Yugi's grandfather, and my big brother here, I met a girl named Kagome. Pegasus sent her to the Shadow Realm a long time ago. She was the ancient spirit of her own item. She was uh-mortal.
Mokuba clearly didn't know what the word immortal meant, but he was so proud of using it in a sentence that he didn't ask what it meant, and both Seto and Yami could see how proud he was, so they didn't correct him.
Mokuba-She gave me her millennium item and told me that she knew Yugi would beat Pegasus. She said that when I got my soul back I was supposed to use the item and defeat Pegasus. But I let her take over because she is smarter at Duel Monsters.
Yami-Yes. I know of this Kagome that you speak of.
Kaiba-Who cares who you know? I just want to get out of here. Again.
Yugi wakes up.
Yugi-My head! It hurts so much! And where are we?
Yami-The Shadow Realm.
Yugi-No! I.we.Kagome! She did this to us! We have to stop her!
Mokuba-Why?
Yugi-She is evil, of course!
Mokuba-But she can't be! She's my friend! She gave me a millennium item and everything!
Yugi-She must be stopped.
Yami-No. *he pauses* She is much too powerful to stop.
Yugi-Oh. But you can stop her, can't you Yami?
Yami-Yugi, let's please drop the subject.
Téa wakes up. She opens her mouth to say something, but Mokuba knows what she is about to ask, and he answers before the words even come out of her mouth.
Mokuba-The Shadow Realm.
Téa-Oh. Why are we here? Did that girl send us here?
Yugi-Kagome did this to us.
Téa-Ooo, if I get my hands on her.how do we get out of here?
Yami-Someone from the outside must save us. Until then, we are helpless.
SCENE CHANGE
Pegasus is leading Mai, Joey, Keiku, Ryou, and Tristan through the secret passage in the walls that lead to the dining room.
Joey-So, Pegsy. Why are you being so nice all of a sudden?
Pegasus-I've always been nice. Just not to you.
Joey-How sweet.
Pegasus-Yes. Very.
Mai-Stop talking! We are on a mission here!
Pegasus-Joey, we should listen to her. When women take control of a group, all men should listen. Perhaps if we obey her, she will treat us with at least a little dignity.
Mai-I wouldn't make a bet on that, if I were you.
They continue to walk through the castle towards the dining room. Joey looks at Tristan and they begin to whisper hoping no one can hear their conversation.
Joey-Hey, Tristan.
Tristan-Yeah?
Joey-Why are you looking at him? You haven't taken your eyes off 'im since we met up with him and started headin' towards the dining room.
Tristan=Yeah. I know. There's just something I don't trust about him.
Joey-Hey. I know he was evil before, but he's nice now.
Tristan-I say we get Mokuba's permission, or even Kagome's permission, and send him to the Shadow Realm. Or maybe the Graveyard.
Pegasus stops abruptly and turns around to face Tristan.
Pegasus-Don't think I can't hear every word you're saying.
Tristan-I.uh.we didn't mean.I just.uh.
Joey-We weren't talkin' about you. We were talking about another Pegasus that we met up with and he led us to a dining room through a secret passage of his castle and he.
Joey would have rambled on about more nonsense, but Tristan elbowed him in the side, so he finally shuts up.
Pegasus-Look. If you want my help, I'd be careful. I may be kind to you now, but one wrong move. Just one and you will be keeping Yugi-boy company.
Tristan stared intimidated at Pegasus.
Mai-Okay, let it drop. Let's just get to the dining room.
They all stare at Pegasus. He still hasn't taken his eyes off of Tristan, who hasn't been able to breath since the beginning of the conversation. Finally, Pegasus turns around and they begin walking again. Suddenly, a thought strikes Ryou.
Ryou-Hey Pegasus?
Pegasus-Yes?
Pegasus doesn't even bother to turn around to face Ryou.
Ryou-Back there in the woods before Kagome stole Yugi's soul, were you trying to make him leave because you knew what Kagome was going to do, and you wanted to help him?
Pegasus-Maybe.or maybe not.
A kind smile crosses Pegasus' face. Even though the group can't see him, they can suddenly sense a warmth and kindness in the room. In his voice. A kindness and compassion that they couldn't even sense within Yugi.
END EPISODE 3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peggi-Well? How was it?
Audience-*is asleep*
Peggi- '-_-
Bakura-Some authoress you are. You can't even keep your audience awake.
Peggi-Shaddap! Lemme alone! You're so mean! Why won't you go away! *lightbulb suddenly appears over Peggi's head*
Bakura-*gulps*
Peggi-I forgot! I'm an authoress with evil authoress powers from my millennium magical authoress keyboard!
Bakura-*tries to run away*
Peggi-*types in keyboard*
Bakura-*is in a really really really really really short pink dress with white ruffles and wearing make-up*
Audience-*is now awake and laughing at Bakura*
Ryou-REVENGE! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Marik-I am sooooooo glad I'm on Peggi's good side.
Peggi-*types into keyboard*
Marik-Um.Peggi?
Peggi-Muahahahahahaha!!!!
Joey-*appears*
Téa-*also appears*
All three-Oh no..what are you going to do to us?
Peggi-*in singsong voice* You'll see!
Suddenly a PS3 with plenty of games and three person controls come flying from the sky along with baskillions of types of food, candy, and cokes (mostly Pepsi.yummy!) and lots of millennium items and all other 'to-die- for' items that the three of them could possibly want.and then Pegasus appears and gets stuff too. And then Avril appears...and she gets.uh..James (not from Pokémon) for her collection of 201 boyfriends..and then she gets a tv & DVD player with lots of R.K and Y.Y. Hakusho DVDs. (sorry Tea. I had to be nice to her..i don't know why though..this is my evil ending notes, after all, plus she's so fun to torture, right Avril?)
Avril-*watching tv and not listening* Uh-huh.
Téa, Marik, Joey, and Pegasus-^____________________________________^ (hey tea.. 'the face'!)
Peggi-Yeah.um.I'm sure most of you could tell half of that is inside jokes and junk, so uh..yeah..well, don't forget to review!!!