Author's Note: All decks used (of the ones I know the cards in) by OCs are
the actual decks. These decks include: Rathje, Stephen, Cliff Sun (who
won't appear again). It is card for card, no additions.
Last time on Yu-Gi-Oh: In the middle of a heated duel between Rathje and Yasumi Shiroko, when life points were tied, Kimu showed up, attacking Rathje. Croquet had accidentally said something he wasn't supposed to while talking to Rathje. Rathje decided to resign as an eliminator, enter the competition as a duelist, and challenge Richard Pegasus. He doesn't know why Kimu came after him, but he's determined to find out.
~
Yasumi's eyes opened. She yawned, realizing it was morning. She changed into her usual clothes quickly, then exited her tent. Rathje was already awake. He stood a few feet away from her, back to her.
"Good morning," his voice murmured.
"Hi."
"How did you sleep?"
"Well, you?"
"Fine."
Rathje turned. His face was fierce with stolidity. His eyes were cold. They looked at one another for a few moments before breaking the silence.
"Why did you come here again?" Yasumi asked carefully.
Rathje sighed, "You saw Kimu attacking me. I'm no longer an eliminator. I've informed my friend, Dark Rose, another eliminator."
Each time he said 'eliminator' it sound it if he were choking.
"I only had two choices to go to," Rathje explained, "I could have gone to my younger brother, Stephen. He is competing in Duelist Kingdom, but we are both friends and rivals. I was considered a threat back home, so he figures that by winning Duelist Kingdom, he will be on the same level. If I join with him, then it will seem as if I am trying to rain of his parade. That left me with my other choice, you."
"Why me?"
"Well," Rathje started, "for one thing, you seem like a nice person. Another, you recently dueled me, so I figured you, if anyone, would remember my face. Lastly, you appeared to be like me, alone. You aren't traveling with anyone, so I thought that you could use some companionship as well."
A slight smile flickered across Yasumi's face as she thought to herself, 'I have felt a little lonely.'
"So how about it? May I stay with you?" Rathje asked.
Yasumi nodded, "Alright, Rathje, you can stay."
"May I ask for one more favor?" Rathje added.
"What?" Yasumi raised one eyebrow, curious.
"Well, we know nothing about each other. You don't even know my real name," Rathje explained, "We may as well get to know one another."
"Alright, what's your name?"
"David Renaud."
"You know mine, Yasumi Shiroko," Yasumi smiled, "David, eh? Well, nice to meet you."
Yasumi extended her right hand. David shook it vigorously.
"I've been called a nice girl. I can get quite. . .angry. . .at times. I am very skilled in Tae-Kwon-Do. I am sixteen years old. I have Chinese and Japanese descent. That's about it."
David nodded in acknowledgement, "I'm seventeen. I have not learned any official forms of martial arts or anything, like you, but I have been told I'm stronger than I look. I am quite quick, but nothing professional. I am usually quiet and observant, but I can be outgoing, sometimes. I come from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. I descend from north-western European countries, including England and France. I do believe that is all."
Author's Note: All of Rathje/David's personal information is correct except for age, which I bumped up three years for story-line, making him older than the Yu-Gi-Oh gang and my brother one year younger.
"How about Duel Monsters history?"
"You first."
"I have been dueling for quite some time. I have a Fiend and Spellcaster deck. My favorite card is Dark Magician Girl. People say I'm very good," she blushed a little as she said the last part.
"Hmm, I have a deck constructed mostly around continuous magic and trap cards. My favorite card is Gravekeeper's Servant. If I had to choose a theme for type, I guess it would have to be Fiend, because I have three La Ginns and three Summoned Skulls. My deck revolves around powerful magic and trap to guide it through duels, with lots of monster destruction cards. Though I have lost one duel in my life, I have never lost a match," David explained.
Author's Note: That's all correct.
"I see," Yasumi replied, "anything else?"
"One more thing," David stated, "you can call me whatever you want, but I'd prefer if other people still called me Rathje, keeps the dramatic effect."
Yasumi grinned, "Alright."
The two walked off. Yasumi brushed her black hair from her eyes. 'Rathje' stared off into the distance at Castle Pegasus.
~
"Well?" Pegasus asked menacingly.
"Master Bakura," Croquet hesitated slightly as he spoke, "Kimu failed to catch Rathje. I have received notice from Dark Rose that. . ."
"Yes?"
"That Rathje has resigned. He is no longer acting as an eliminator. He is entering Duelist Kingdom and is planning on challenging you."
"I see. . ."
"Sir?"
"Yes?"
"What are you going to do?"
"Croquet," the man said, standing. Croquet just now realized how much he looked like his uncle. He had identical hair, but preferred a deep blue suit as opposed to white and red. Of course, that could just be Yami Bakura's decision, "I have lived as a Tomb Robber. I have robbed from Pharaohs. I have stolen Maxmillion Pegasus' Millennium Eye. I do believe I can defeat Rathje in a duel. He is the least of our worries. For he has barely a reason to make it to face me. No, he is not going to make it to the final duel. I will see to it."
~
Ryou Bakura walked swiftly through the meadow. He needed to find a duelist, someone he could defeat to raise his amount of star-chips. He couldn't keep wandering aimlessly.
"Hey!" a gruff voice called out.
Bakura swung around. There stood a tall man in dark green uniform. His hair was smooth and blond, neatly combed and tucked behind his ears. His dueling glove was completely full, which made Bakura wonder what he was doing.
"Who are you?" Bakura asked cautiously.
"My name is Garrison," the man replied confidently, "I'm an eliminator. We will duel. You win, you double your star-chips. You lose, you're going home, boy."
Bakura bit his lip. If he won, he would still need two more star-chips. This wasn't the ideal time to fight an eliminator. If only he could get one more star-chip before the duel.
"Let's go, little boy," Garrison shouted in a deep voice.
"Alright, let's duel."
~
Bakura had drawn his five cards. Garrison, being all high and mighty like he was, let Bakura make the first move. Bakura deemed this a disadvantage against an eliminator, for they know the stats and deck types of all duelists, but the duelists know nothing about them. He had no idea what he was up against.
'I'll just play this face-down and a couple traps," Bakura thought, playing his Mystical Elf, Fairy's Hand Mirror, and Reverse Trap.
"Defense, eh?" Garrison grinned, "This ain't war, little boy, this is Duel Monsters!"
Garrison drew, playing Gaia Power, raising earth monsters attack by 500 and lowering their defense by 400. Playing Battle Ox, he attacked, destroying Mystical Elf. He played one magic/trap and ended his turn.
'Not yet,' Bakura thought, drawing.
"Come on, kid," Garrison laughed, "you know nothing in your deck can stand up to my mighty warriors! Forfeit gracefully while you have the chance!"
Bakura smiled in his own special little way, playing two monsters face-down and ending his turn.
Garrison drew, adding a Sword of Deep-seated to his Battle Ox. He then attacked Bakura's face-down monster. Bakura grinned, revealing Wall of Illusion and Reverse Trap. Garrison cursed silently, Battle Ox returning to his hand.
Garrison: 6900, Bakura: 8000
Bakura drew. He played another trap face-down. He then flipped his Shining Friendship and tributed it and Wall of Illusion for Wingweaver. He attacked, doing 2750 points of direct damage to Garrison.
Garrison: 4150, Bakura: 8000
Garrison played his Battle Ox once more. He attached Sword of Deep-seated. He then activated Ultimate Offering, playing Milus Radiant. His Battle Ox attacked, having 3200 attack points. Bakura used Fairy's Hand Mirror, moving Sword of Deep-seated onto Wingweaver. Battle Ox was destroyed. Milus Radiant, being in defense mode, did not attack (also there was the slight problem with attack points). Garrison ended his turn.
Garrison: 3600, Bakura: 8000
Bakura drew. He played a monster face-down and attacked with Wingweaver, destroying Milus Radiant. He played Luminous Spark (Field: 500 Attack, -400 Defense, Light monsters), destroying Gaia Power, and ended his turn.
Garrison drew, playing Fissure. Bakura was unfazed by the destruction of his Wingweaver. He then played Goblin Attack Force, which attacked the face- down Spear Cretin. Bakura took back his Wingweaver while Garrison took his Battle Ox. Garrison ended his turn, playing one magic/trap face-down.
Bakura played another monster face-down, then attacked Goblin Attack Force with Wingweaver. He ended his turn.
Garrison drew, still confident. He played Polymerization, fusing Battle Ox with the Mystic Horseman in his hand to make Rabid Horseman. He then played Change of Heart, taking Wingweaver and tributing it for Judge Man. Garrison then played Monster Reborn, taking back Wingweaver. He attacked, doing 7250 life points damage to Bakura.
Garrison: 3600, Bakura: 750
"How'd you like that, kiddo?" Garrison laughed loudly.
Bakura drew, hand wavering. He played Pot of Greed, drawing two more cards. He played Swords of Revealing Light, saving him for three turns. He then played Ookazi and activated Minor Goblin Official. He now stood a chance. He just had to live long enough. He played one monster face-down and ended his turn.
Garrison drew, then lost 500 life points from Minor Goblin Official. He muttered something as he saw his life points drop. Having nothing to play, he ended his turn.
Garrison: 2300, Bakura: 750
Bakura drew. He flipped his monster, Princess of Tsurugi. Garrison lost 1000 life points. Bakura tributed Princess of Tsurugi for Gyakutenno Megami. He attached two Silver Bow and Arrows and attacked Rabid Horseman, doing as much damage as possible. He then ended his turn. Garrison then drew, losing another 500.
Garrison: 0, Bakura: 750
"He. . .he did it. . ." Garrison murmured, "The kid actually beat me."
"Hey, Bakura!" a familiar voice called.
Bakura looked down, seeing Tristan had called out. He was waving to him. The rest of the gang were also there. Bakura quickly left the dueling platform to collect his star-chips from Garrison.
"Well, kiddo," Garrison stated, "you earned them."
Garrison handed Bakura four star-chips. Bakura only now noticed how much taller Garrison was. He must've been at least seven feet tall. He was muscular, but his smile was genuinely friendly. Bakura sighed, adding the star-chips to his dueling glove.
"Hey, you!"
The group turned. Garrison's face lit up, his grin broadening. Rathje and Yasumi ran up to them, stopping in front of Garrison.
"Hey, buddy!" Garrison answered, firmly shaking Rathje's hand.
"It's been a while," Rathje smirked.
"Rose told me what happened."
"And?"
"Go for it," Garrison said, "Take Pegasus down!"
"Excuse me," Bakura interrupted.
"Yeah, kiddo?" Garrison asked, turning slightly to see him.
"Why are you trying to find Pegasus, exactly?" Bakura continued.
"I'm not sure. I just heard Croquet say something about a Yami, and then all of the sudden Kimu came after me. So now here I am," Rathje shrugged, "Why? You know anything about Pegasus?"
Everyone looked at Bakura, who had turned a little red. He took a deep breath, preparing to try and explain.
~
Author's Note: Whew, that took a while. Well, you know what Garrison's like, hopefully you'll meet Dark Rose soon. I'll have to think of something to do to celebrate Christmas, though. . .
Last time on Yu-Gi-Oh: In the middle of a heated duel between Rathje and Yasumi Shiroko, when life points were tied, Kimu showed up, attacking Rathje. Croquet had accidentally said something he wasn't supposed to while talking to Rathje. Rathje decided to resign as an eliminator, enter the competition as a duelist, and challenge Richard Pegasus. He doesn't know why Kimu came after him, but he's determined to find out.
~
Yasumi's eyes opened. She yawned, realizing it was morning. She changed into her usual clothes quickly, then exited her tent. Rathje was already awake. He stood a few feet away from her, back to her.
"Good morning," his voice murmured.
"Hi."
"How did you sleep?"
"Well, you?"
"Fine."
Rathje turned. His face was fierce with stolidity. His eyes were cold. They looked at one another for a few moments before breaking the silence.
"Why did you come here again?" Yasumi asked carefully.
Rathje sighed, "You saw Kimu attacking me. I'm no longer an eliminator. I've informed my friend, Dark Rose, another eliminator."
Each time he said 'eliminator' it sound it if he were choking.
"I only had two choices to go to," Rathje explained, "I could have gone to my younger brother, Stephen. He is competing in Duelist Kingdom, but we are both friends and rivals. I was considered a threat back home, so he figures that by winning Duelist Kingdom, he will be on the same level. If I join with him, then it will seem as if I am trying to rain of his parade. That left me with my other choice, you."
"Why me?"
"Well," Rathje started, "for one thing, you seem like a nice person. Another, you recently dueled me, so I figured you, if anyone, would remember my face. Lastly, you appeared to be like me, alone. You aren't traveling with anyone, so I thought that you could use some companionship as well."
A slight smile flickered across Yasumi's face as she thought to herself, 'I have felt a little lonely.'
"So how about it? May I stay with you?" Rathje asked.
Yasumi nodded, "Alright, Rathje, you can stay."
"May I ask for one more favor?" Rathje added.
"What?" Yasumi raised one eyebrow, curious.
"Well, we know nothing about each other. You don't even know my real name," Rathje explained, "We may as well get to know one another."
"Alright, what's your name?"
"David Renaud."
"You know mine, Yasumi Shiroko," Yasumi smiled, "David, eh? Well, nice to meet you."
Yasumi extended her right hand. David shook it vigorously.
"I've been called a nice girl. I can get quite. . .angry. . .at times. I am very skilled in Tae-Kwon-Do. I am sixteen years old. I have Chinese and Japanese descent. That's about it."
David nodded in acknowledgement, "I'm seventeen. I have not learned any official forms of martial arts or anything, like you, but I have been told I'm stronger than I look. I am quite quick, but nothing professional. I am usually quiet and observant, but I can be outgoing, sometimes. I come from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. I descend from north-western European countries, including England and France. I do believe that is all."
Author's Note: All of Rathje/David's personal information is correct except for age, which I bumped up three years for story-line, making him older than the Yu-Gi-Oh gang and my brother one year younger.
"How about Duel Monsters history?"
"You first."
"I have been dueling for quite some time. I have a Fiend and Spellcaster deck. My favorite card is Dark Magician Girl. People say I'm very good," she blushed a little as she said the last part.
"Hmm, I have a deck constructed mostly around continuous magic and trap cards. My favorite card is Gravekeeper's Servant. If I had to choose a theme for type, I guess it would have to be Fiend, because I have three La Ginns and three Summoned Skulls. My deck revolves around powerful magic and trap to guide it through duels, with lots of monster destruction cards. Though I have lost one duel in my life, I have never lost a match," David explained.
Author's Note: That's all correct.
"I see," Yasumi replied, "anything else?"
"One more thing," David stated, "you can call me whatever you want, but I'd prefer if other people still called me Rathje, keeps the dramatic effect."
Yasumi grinned, "Alright."
The two walked off. Yasumi brushed her black hair from her eyes. 'Rathje' stared off into the distance at Castle Pegasus.
~
"Well?" Pegasus asked menacingly.
"Master Bakura," Croquet hesitated slightly as he spoke, "Kimu failed to catch Rathje. I have received notice from Dark Rose that. . ."
"Yes?"
"That Rathje has resigned. He is no longer acting as an eliminator. He is entering Duelist Kingdom and is planning on challenging you."
"I see. . ."
"Sir?"
"Yes?"
"What are you going to do?"
"Croquet," the man said, standing. Croquet just now realized how much he looked like his uncle. He had identical hair, but preferred a deep blue suit as opposed to white and red. Of course, that could just be Yami Bakura's decision, "I have lived as a Tomb Robber. I have robbed from Pharaohs. I have stolen Maxmillion Pegasus' Millennium Eye. I do believe I can defeat Rathje in a duel. He is the least of our worries. For he has barely a reason to make it to face me. No, he is not going to make it to the final duel. I will see to it."
~
Ryou Bakura walked swiftly through the meadow. He needed to find a duelist, someone he could defeat to raise his amount of star-chips. He couldn't keep wandering aimlessly.
"Hey!" a gruff voice called out.
Bakura swung around. There stood a tall man in dark green uniform. His hair was smooth and blond, neatly combed and tucked behind his ears. His dueling glove was completely full, which made Bakura wonder what he was doing.
"Who are you?" Bakura asked cautiously.
"My name is Garrison," the man replied confidently, "I'm an eliminator. We will duel. You win, you double your star-chips. You lose, you're going home, boy."
Bakura bit his lip. If he won, he would still need two more star-chips. This wasn't the ideal time to fight an eliminator. If only he could get one more star-chip before the duel.
"Let's go, little boy," Garrison shouted in a deep voice.
"Alright, let's duel."
~
Bakura had drawn his five cards. Garrison, being all high and mighty like he was, let Bakura make the first move. Bakura deemed this a disadvantage against an eliminator, for they know the stats and deck types of all duelists, but the duelists know nothing about them. He had no idea what he was up against.
'I'll just play this face-down and a couple traps," Bakura thought, playing his Mystical Elf, Fairy's Hand Mirror, and Reverse Trap.
"Defense, eh?" Garrison grinned, "This ain't war, little boy, this is Duel Monsters!"
Garrison drew, playing Gaia Power, raising earth monsters attack by 500 and lowering their defense by 400. Playing Battle Ox, he attacked, destroying Mystical Elf. He played one magic/trap and ended his turn.
'Not yet,' Bakura thought, drawing.
"Come on, kid," Garrison laughed, "you know nothing in your deck can stand up to my mighty warriors! Forfeit gracefully while you have the chance!"
Bakura smiled in his own special little way, playing two monsters face-down and ending his turn.
Garrison drew, adding a Sword of Deep-seated to his Battle Ox. He then attacked Bakura's face-down monster. Bakura grinned, revealing Wall of Illusion and Reverse Trap. Garrison cursed silently, Battle Ox returning to his hand.
Garrison: 6900, Bakura: 8000
Bakura drew. He played another trap face-down. He then flipped his Shining Friendship and tributed it and Wall of Illusion for Wingweaver. He attacked, doing 2750 points of direct damage to Garrison.
Garrison: 4150, Bakura: 8000
Garrison played his Battle Ox once more. He attached Sword of Deep-seated. He then activated Ultimate Offering, playing Milus Radiant. His Battle Ox attacked, having 3200 attack points. Bakura used Fairy's Hand Mirror, moving Sword of Deep-seated onto Wingweaver. Battle Ox was destroyed. Milus Radiant, being in defense mode, did not attack (also there was the slight problem with attack points). Garrison ended his turn.
Garrison: 3600, Bakura: 8000
Bakura drew. He played a monster face-down and attacked with Wingweaver, destroying Milus Radiant. He played Luminous Spark (Field: 500 Attack, -400 Defense, Light monsters), destroying Gaia Power, and ended his turn.
Garrison drew, playing Fissure. Bakura was unfazed by the destruction of his Wingweaver. He then played Goblin Attack Force, which attacked the face- down Spear Cretin. Bakura took back his Wingweaver while Garrison took his Battle Ox. Garrison ended his turn, playing one magic/trap face-down.
Bakura played another monster face-down, then attacked Goblin Attack Force with Wingweaver. He ended his turn.
Garrison drew, still confident. He played Polymerization, fusing Battle Ox with the Mystic Horseman in his hand to make Rabid Horseman. He then played Change of Heart, taking Wingweaver and tributing it for Judge Man. Garrison then played Monster Reborn, taking back Wingweaver. He attacked, doing 7250 life points damage to Bakura.
Garrison: 3600, Bakura: 750
"How'd you like that, kiddo?" Garrison laughed loudly.
Bakura drew, hand wavering. He played Pot of Greed, drawing two more cards. He played Swords of Revealing Light, saving him for three turns. He then played Ookazi and activated Minor Goblin Official. He now stood a chance. He just had to live long enough. He played one monster face-down and ended his turn.
Garrison drew, then lost 500 life points from Minor Goblin Official. He muttered something as he saw his life points drop. Having nothing to play, he ended his turn.
Garrison: 2300, Bakura: 750
Bakura drew. He flipped his monster, Princess of Tsurugi. Garrison lost 1000 life points. Bakura tributed Princess of Tsurugi for Gyakutenno Megami. He attached two Silver Bow and Arrows and attacked Rabid Horseman, doing as much damage as possible. He then ended his turn. Garrison then drew, losing another 500.
Garrison: 0, Bakura: 750
"He. . .he did it. . ." Garrison murmured, "The kid actually beat me."
"Hey, Bakura!" a familiar voice called.
Bakura looked down, seeing Tristan had called out. He was waving to him. The rest of the gang were also there. Bakura quickly left the dueling platform to collect his star-chips from Garrison.
"Well, kiddo," Garrison stated, "you earned them."
Garrison handed Bakura four star-chips. Bakura only now noticed how much taller Garrison was. He must've been at least seven feet tall. He was muscular, but his smile was genuinely friendly. Bakura sighed, adding the star-chips to his dueling glove.
"Hey, you!"
The group turned. Garrison's face lit up, his grin broadening. Rathje and Yasumi ran up to them, stopping in front of Garrison.
"Hey, buddy!" Garrison answered, firmly shaking Rathje's hand.
"It's been a while," Rathje smirked.
"Rose told me what happened."
"And?"
"Go for it," Garrison said, "Take Pegasus down!"
"Excuse me," Bakura interrupted.
"Yeah, kiddo?" Garrison asked, turning slightly to see him.
"Why are you trying to find Pegasus, exactly?" Bakura continued.
"I'm not sure. I just heard Croquet say something about a Yami, and then all of the sudden Kimu came after me. So now here I am," Rathje shrugged, "Why? You know anything about Pegasus?"
Everyone looked at Bakura, who had turned a little red. He took a deep breath, preparing to try and explain.
~
Author's Note: Whew, that took a while. Well, you know what Garrison's like, hopefully you'll meet Dark Rose soon. I'll have to think of something to do to celebrate Christmas, though. . .