Part IX: Consequences
We are in Domino's main street. There are some duels taking place and people talking. The champions of the dual tournament, Yugi and Ryo, are there
Ryo: We should try to find Leon.
Yugi: We have looked everywhere and we can't find him! However, Tristan is searching for him in the Internet database. If he duels somebody, we will know where is him, and Joey and Tea are looking for him in the city too. It is difficult to find him in a city full of duelists.
Ryo: Yes, you are right. by the way. I have something to tell you.
Yugi: What is it?
Ryo: Yugi. since we came back from Duelist's Kingdom, I have tried to learn more about the Millennium Items. but the only Millennium Item I have studied is the Pendant. and I lost my half. So. maybe you can ask the spirit of your Puzzle what is exactly the Pendant.
Yugi: I asked him in Duelist's kingdom. And he just knows exactly the same we do. it can prevent other Millennium items from working, and it prevents cheating.
Ryo: It is curious. Knight will do everything to get all the Millennium Items. or the Ten Great Cards. but he won't cheat. he would never do that!
Yugi: Ryo. May I ask you something?
Ryo: What is it, Yugi?
Yugi: How did you get the Pendant? Why did you and Knight have that?
Ryo: It is curious. I was going to tell you that. we have got the Pendant. thanks to a woman who was completely unknown to us.
Yugi: What?
Ryo: I'll tell you.
*seven years ago*
A newly opened toy shop in Domino City. Two 10 or 11 year old kids enter. One of them has got white hair and dresses in black clothes. The other one has got black hair.
Kid Ryo: Excuse me.Do you have decks of that new card game?
Shop Assistant: Yes. are you going to buy?
Kid Knight: Yes.
Shop Assistant: You really shouldn't. this card game is going to be a complete failure.
Kid Ryo: Give us two decks, please
The shop assistant hands a deck to Ryo and another one to Knight
Kid Knight: Here is your money. now let's open this.
Kid Ryo: Hey look! This card is cool! It is called "Angel Paladin"
Kid Knight: I prefer the one I got! The "Lord of Darkness"
Kid Ryo: Mine is better!
Kid Knight: Let's duel and we will see!
Ryo: However, two years ago dueling changed for us. we were going home from the school tournament. and something happened.
*two years ago*
A dark street. a woman is running
???: (I can't let. Marik. have it.)
The woman looks at her back.
???: (I have to do something. with the Pendant and the Necklace. maybe if. but the Ghouls will catch me soon. maybe if.)
*meanwhile*
Knight: Great match Ryo. that card you traded yesterday works greatly. That Great Gold Wyrm is great!
Ryo: You did great too. That poly with the Red-eyes and the Lord of Darkness is great!
Knight: Well. I am near home. see you.
The woman bumps into Knight and Ryo.
???: (They are near!. ) Sorry kids! I've got to. (maybe. it will be better if the Pendant disappears. that way. Marik won't get it.) kids! Do me a favour! See this two halves of this Pendant? Pick them! I will come back tomorrow and get them back!
Knight: Hey, what the.? She left!
Ryo: And she gave us this things.
Ryo: That's how it happened. we never saw again that woman. so we kept the Pendant.
Yugi: Aha. so.
A phone rings.
Yugi: This is Yugi Moto. sure?. All right, Tristan. we are going. Leon has just started a duel against a guy called Espa Roba. he is in the Duelist's Square.
Ryo: Let's go, then.
*meanwhile*
The old factory, again, the cloaked man is talking to Bones, Pyro and Stephan.
???: Bones. I am extremely disappointed with you. When we told you to join us two months ago. I thought you had understood that this wasn't a game.
Bones: But.. boss. Pyro and Stephan have lost duels too.
???: First. Pyro and Stephan have never surrendered. and you have done that. and second, thanks to your faults, we lost at the Dual Tournament.
Bones: But. we just lost one or two Locator Cards.
???: . the Dual Tournament was a test. now, we have lost to Yugi Moto and Ryo Hazuki. but. I will give you another opportunity.
Bones: I'm leaving! I don't want to continue with this.
Pyro: If you leave, we will kill you!
Stephan: This is not a game, kid! You have joined us, so you will be one of us until your end!
Bones: But.
???: Bones. I am going to show you something. you will surely change your mind when you see this.
Bones: What the hell do you want to show me???
???: With the power of one of my Millennium Items. I will show you the past. (Ishizu was a fool. to avoid giving her necklace to Marik. he tried to destroy it. but she failed. I am now the owner of the Necklace) this happened two months ago. Bones. this is what we do to traitors!
Bones: What are you doing???? Noooo!!
Bones falls to the ground
Bones: What is this? Where am I. it is the factory. but where is everybody??
Voice: Perfect. now with this cards, I will be invincible!
Bones: (who is that guy. let's go to where he is.)
Bones enters other room. in the room, there is a tall, blond guy wearing an American bandanna.
Keith: Perfect. now, the decks of these fools are mine! Now, I will search for Pegasus and Knight! They will pay for what they did to me
???: What are you doing, Keith?
Keith: Boss. This stupid thing is over for me! I won't be one of your pawns! Say goodbye to me!
???: So. I saved you from Pegasus's dungeon. and you pay me this way. I managed to save your pride. your machine deck. and you become a traitor. Pyro. Stephan.
Keith: I have got your decks, fools! You won't touch me!
???: Stephan.remember the deck I just gave you.
Stephan: I don't mind giving it back to you.I'll return to my old deck if you want that, boss.
???: Give it to me.
Keith: I don't think so! Move a finger and I will tear your cards, "boss"!
???: Do it. if you dare. Give me the deck, Stephan.
Keith: You just did it!
Keith picks one of the decks from his pocket. and rips it.
???: Keith. you are dead. you have destroyed my deck. but. I'll just use this one from now on. my first duel will be. against you!!! Stephan, Keith's deck is yours. when I finish with him, pick it up! I'll add this two cards to my new deck.
Keith: And why should I duel you???
???: Because.. if you don't, I will kill you directly. If you win. I'll give you my Millennium Item. and with that, you will be able to destroy Knight and Pegasus. so. let's duel.
Keith: There isn't a field here, are you stupid?
???: Pyro. pick the Duel Discs and bring them here. with that new Kaiba Corp's device, we will be able to duel here.. so. shall we start?
Keith: 2000 ?: 2000
Keith: I'll start! Mechanical Chaser in attack position and a card face- down!
?: All right. Curse of Dragon! I'll put another face-down card and attack your Mechanical Chaser!
Keith: 1850 ?: 2000
Keith: It is my go. I play Zoa in attack position, activate my trap, Metalmorph to transform Zoa into the mighty Metalzoa!!! Metalzoa! Crush his Curse of Dragon!!!
Keith: 1850 ?: 1000
Keith: You have already lost half of your LPs? Why don't you surrender, twerp?? You cannot harm my Metalzoa! His attack of 3000 points is too much for you!
?: I'll give you an information. Bandit Keith. this deck needs a combo of five cards to destroy you.
Keith: An Exodia deck???
?: No. I have got three of the cards I need in my hand. two more and you will be dead. and now in my turn *draws* I play a card face-down and a monster in defense position. your go.
Keith: You won't be able to use that combo! I play Stop Defense!
?: I activate my Magic Jammer!!! You won't be able to win with that tricks. they are so old.
Keith: I'll attack your monster with Metalzoa, then!
?: My Man-Eater Bug has been destroyed! What a pity. your own Metalzoa dies too. of course.
Keith: Oh, no!! Metalzoa!!!! I'll have to set a monster, then.
?: Perfect. *draws* My combo is almost complete, Bandit Keith. just another card, and everything will be done!
Keith: (I have got my own combo here. if I draw an Enlarge Spell card you will see. I'll duplicate the attack of one of my monsters with my Limiter Removal and then.)
?: I put a card face-down and set a monster! Your go!
Keith: Another Man-Eater Bug?? I want you to know something, "boss" I never thought you were my boss. I only followed your orders because I wanted your cards. but know this, America's number one duelist will NEVER be the pawn of anybody!
?: Play.
Keith: *draws* Ha! The card I wanted!! Say goodbye!! I play Barrel Dragon! Then Limiter Removal to duplicate its attack, which is now 5200! And now, Enlarge Spell!!
(Enlarge Spell: Magic/quick. Play this card at the same time you play a non- equip magic card which targets a monster's attack or defense. The effects of that magic card become permanent)
Keith: Barrel Dragon! Triple Vulcan Gun!!! Kill his monster in defense.
?: You have just made your last move. you killed my Giant Soldier of Stone. but now. *draws* face my ultimate combo! I will summon my best monster! First, I activate my trap, Ultimate Offering, which allows me to play extra monsters at the cost of 100 Lps per extra monster!
Keith: Even the most powerful monster in the game, the Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon can't do anything against my ultra powerful Barrel Dragon! Surrender now.
?: There is. I play Scapegoat to bring 4 goats into play!
Keith: Do you want to kill me with that little goats?
Stephan (the boss is going to finish him. I know what combo he is about to play.)
Keith: That card makes me laugh!!! What else are you going to do, little twerp?
?: Play the other three cards of my combo. I play Maha Vailo spending 100 LPs, then United We Stand and Mage Power
Keith: a 1550. he is powerful, sure. Let's kill you.
?: You don't know what these cards do, do you? They are two of the Ten Great Cards! The attack of my monster is now 7550!
Keith: What???????
?: United We Stand adds 800 to the attack of a monster per monster I have got in my side of the field. And Mage Power adds 500 per magic or trap card. If we consider Maha Vailo's special ability. Maha Vailo. attack
Keith: NOOOOOOO!
Keith: 0 ?: 900
Keith: No. I surrender. I'll give you my deck. but don't harm me, please.
?: too late. I'll make my last move and finish you forever!
Keith: I think not! Die you pitiful.!
Bandit Keith pulls out a gun
?: I play a magic card. Final Flame!
Keith: Are you going to kill me with a card? I am a lot scared.I'll shoot.
A huge burst of flame appears in the cloaked man's hand and engulfs Bandit Keith.
Keith: Yaaaargh!!!!!!!!!
Bandit Keith's completely burnt corpse falls to the ground. Only his Duel Disc is still unharmed.
???: Pyro. bury that corpse. we'll have to search for another talented duelist for our team! Stephan. pick up his deck.
The room disappears. Bones is taken to the present again
Bones: What the.????
Pyro: You are back, Bones.
???: So. You know now what happens to the traitors here. will you abandon us. or will you follow me?
Bones: I will. I will. serve you forever, master!!!
???: You made the right decision. But if you surrender again, or try to do any harm to any of us. I will use this card against you. do you understand?
Bones: . Yes. boss
Next chapter: The Exodia duelist! The Ghouls' first strike!
We are in Domino's main street. There are some duels taking place and people talking. The champions of the dual tournament, Yugi and Ryo, are there
Ryo: We should try to find Leon.
Yugi: We have looked everywhere and we can't find him! However, Tristan is searching for him in the Internet database. If he duels somebody, we will know where is him, and Joey and Tea are looking for him in the city too. It is difficult to find him in a city full of duelists.
Ryo: Yes, you are right. by the way. I have something to tell you.
Yugi: What is it?
Ryo: Yugi. since we came back from Duelist's Kingdom, I have tried to learn more about the Millennium Items. but the only Millennium Item I have studied is the Pendant. and I lost my half. So. maybe you can ask the spirit of your Puzzle what is exactly the Pendant.
Yugi: I asked him in Duelist's kingdom. And he just knows exactly the same we do. it can prevent other Millennium items from working, and it prevents cheating.
Ryo: It is curious. Knight will do everything to get all the Millennium Items. or the Ten Great Cards. but he won't cheat. he would never do that!
Yugi: Ryo. May I ask you something?
Ryo: What is it, Yugi?
Yugi: How did you get the Pendant? Why did you and Knight have that?
Ryo: It is curious. I was going to tell you that. we have got the Pendant. thanks to a woman who was completely unknown to us.
Yugi: What?
Ryo: I'll tell you.
*seven years ago*
A newly opened toy shop in Domino City. Two 10 or 11 year old kids enter. One of them has got white hair and dresses in black clothes. The other one has got black hair.
Kid Ryo: Excuse me.Do you have decks of that new card game?
Shop Assistant: Yes. are you going to buy?
Kid Knight: Yes.
Shop Assistant: You really shouldn't. this card game is going to be a complete failure.
Kid Ryo: Give us two decks, please
The shop assistant hands a deck to Ryo and another one to Knight
Kid Knight: Here is your money. now let's open this.
Kid Ryo: Hey look! This card is cool! It is called "Angel Paladin"
Kid Knight: I prefer the one I got! The "Lord of Darkness"
Kid Ryo: Mine is better!
Kid Knight: Let's duel and we will see!
Ryo: However, two years ago dueling changed for us. we were going home from the school tournament. and something happened.
*two years ago*
A dark street. a woman is running
???: (I can't let. Marik. have it.)
The woman looks at her back.
???: (I have to do something. with the Pendant and the Necklace. maybe if. but the Ghouls will catch me soon. maybe if.)
*meanwhile*
Knight: Great match Ryo. that card you traded yesterday works greatly. That Great Gold Wyrm is great!
Ryo: You did great too. That poly with the Red-eyes and the Lord of Darkness is great!
Knight: Well. I am near home. see you.
The woman bumps into Knight and Ryo.
???: (They are near!. ) Sorry kids! I've got to. (maybe. it will be better if the Pendant disappears. that way. Marik won't get it.) kids! Do me a favour! See this two halves of this Pendant? Pick them! I will come back tomorrow and get them back!
Knight: Hey, what the.? She left!
Ryo: And she gave us this things.
Ryo: That's how it happened. we never saw again that woman. so we kept the Pendant.
Yugi: Aha. so.
A phone rings.
Yugi: This is Yugi Moto. sure?. All right, Tristan. we are going. Leon has just started a duel against a guy called Espa Roba. he is in the Duelist's Square.
Ryo: Let's go, then.
*meanwhile*
The old factory, again, the cloaked man is talking to Bones, Pyro and Stephan.
???: Bones. I am extremely disappointed with you. When we told you to join us two months ago. I thought you had understood that this wasn't a game.
Bones: But.. boss. Pyro and Stephan have lost duels too.
???: First. Pyro and Stephan have never surrendered. and you have done that. and second, thanks to your faults, we lost at the Dual Tournament.
Bones: But. we just lost one or two Locator Cards.
???: . the Dual Tournament was a test. now, we have lost to Yugi Moto and Ryo Hazuki. but. I will give you another opportunity.
Bones: I'm leaving! I don't want to continue with this.
Pyro: If you leave, we will kill you!
Stephan: This is not a game, kid! You have joined us, so you will be one of us until your end!
Bones: But.
???: Bones. I am going to show you something. you will surely change your mind when you see this.
Bones: What the hell do you want to show me???
???: With the power of one of my Millennium Items. I will show you the past. (Ishizu was a fool. to avoid giving her necklace to Marik. he tried to destroy it. but she failed. I am now the owner of the Necklace) this happened two months ago. Bones. this is what we do to traitors!
Bones: What are you doing???? Noooo!!
Bones falls to the ground
Bones: What is this? Where am I. it is the factory. but where is everybody??
Voice: Perfect. now with this cards, I will be invincible!
Bones: (who is that guy. let's go to where he is.)
Bones enters other room. in the room, there is a tall, blond guy wearing an American bandanna.
Keith: Perfect. now, the decks of these fools are mine! Now, I will search for Pegasus and Knight! They will pay for what they did to me
???: What are you doing, Keith?
Keith: Boss. This stupid thing is over for me! I won't be one of your pawns! Say goodbye to me!
???: So. I saved you from Pegasus's dungeon. and you pay me this way. I managed to save your pride. your machine deck. and you become a traitor. Pyro. Stephan.
Keith: I have got your decks, fools! You won't touch me!
???: Stephan.remember the deck I just gave you.
Stephan: I don't mind giving it back to you.I'll return to my old deck if you want that, boss.
???: Give it to me.
Keith: I don't think so! Move a finger and I will tear your cards, "boss"!
???: Do it. if you dare. Give me the deck, Stephan.
Keith: You just did it!
Keith picks one of the decks from his pocket. and rips it.
???: Keith. you are dead. you have destroyed my deck. but. I'll just use this one from now on. my first duel will be. against you!!! Stephan, Keith's deck is yours. when I finish with him, pick it up! I'll add this two cards to my new deck.
Keith: And why should I duel you???
???: Because.. if you don't, I will kill you directly. If you win. I'll give you my Millennium Item. and with that, you will be able to destroy Knight and Pegasus. so. let's duel.
Keith: There isn't a field here, are you stupid?
???: Pyro. pick the Duel Discs and bring them here. with that new Kaiba Corp's device, we will be able to duel here.. so. shall we start?
Keith: 2000 ?: 2000
Keith: I'll start! Mechanical Chaser in attack position and a card face- down!
?: All right. Curse of Dragon! I'll put another face-down card and attack your Mechanical Chaser!
Keith: 1850 ?: 2000
Keith: It is my go. I play Zoa in attack position, activate my trap, Metalmorph to transform Zoa into the mighty Metalzoa!!! Metalzoa! Crush his Curse of Dragon!!!
Keith: 1850 ?: 1000
Keith: You have already lost half of your LPs? Why don't you surrender, twerp?? You cannot harm my Metalzoa! His attack of 3000 points is too much for you!
?: I'll give you an information. Bandit Keith. this deck needs a combo of five cards to destroy you.
Keith: An Exodia deck???
?: No. I have got three of the cards I need in my hand. two more and you will be dead. and now in my turn *draws* I play a card face-down and a monster in defense position. your go.
Keith: You won't be able to use that combo! I play Stop Defense!
?: I activate my Magic Jammer!!! You won't be able to win with that tricks. they are so old.
Keith: I'll attack your monster with Metalzoa, then!
?: My Man-Eater Bug has been destroyed! What a pity. your own Metalzoa dies too. of course.
Keith: Oh, no!! Metalzoa!!!! I'll have to set a monster, then.
?: Perfect. *draws* My combo is almost complete, Bandit Keith. just another card, and everything will be done!
Keith: (I have got my own combo here. if I draw an Enlarge Spell card you will see. I'll duplicate the attack of one of my monsters with my Limiter Removal and then.)
?: I put a card face-down and set a monster! Your go!
Keith: Another Man-Eater Bug?? I want you to know something, "boss" I never thought you were my boss. I only followed your orders because I wanted your cards. but know this, America's number one duelist will NEVER be the pawn of anybody!
?: Play.
Keith: *draws* Ha! The card I wanted!! Say goodbye!! I play Barrel Dragon! Then Limiter Removal to duplicate its attack, which is now 5200! And now, Enlarge Spell!!
(Enlarge Spell: Magic/quick. Play this card at the same time you play a non- equip magic card which targets a monster's attack or defense. The effects of that magic card become permanent)
Keith: Barrel Dragon! Triple Vulcan Gun!!! Kill his monster in defense.
?: You have just made your last move. you killed my Giant Soldier of Stone. but now. *draws* face my ultimate combo! I will summon my best monster! First, I activate my trap, Ultimate Offering, which allows me to play extra monsters at the cost of 100 Lps per extra monster!
Keith: Even the most powerful monster in the game, the Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon can't do anything against my ultra powerful Barrel Dragon! Surrender now.
?: There is. I play Scapegoat to bring 4 goats into play!
Keith: Do you want to kill me with that little goats?
Stephan (the boss is going to finish him. I know what combo he is about to play.)
Keith: That card makes me laugh!!! What else are you going to do, little twerp?
?: Play the other three cards of my combo. I play Maha Vailo spending 100 LPs, then United We Stand and Mage Power
Keith: a 1550. he is powerful, sure. Let's kill you.
?: You don't know what these cards do, do you? They are two of the Ten Great Cards! The attack of my monster is now 7550!
Keith: What???????
?: United We Stand adds 800 to the attack of a monster per monster I have got in my side of the field. And Mage Power adds 500 per magic or trap card. If we consider Maha Vailo's special ability. Maha Vailo. attack
Keith: NOOOOOOO!
Keith: 0 ?: 900
Keith: No. I surrender. I'll give you my deck. but don't harm me, please.
?: too late. I'll make my last move and finish you forever!
Keith: I think not! Die you pitiful.!
Bandit Keith pulls out a gun
?: I play a magic card. Final Flame!
Keith: Are you going to kill me with a card? I am a lot scared.I'll shoot.
A huge burst of flame appears in the cloaked man's hand and engulfs Bandit Keith.
Keith: Yaaaargh!!!!!!!!!
Bandit Keith's completely burnt corpse falls to the ground. Only his Duel Disc is still unharmed.
???: Pyro. bury that corpse. we'll have to search for another talented duelist for our team! Stephan. pick up his deck.
The room disappears. Bones is taken to the present again
Bones: What the.????
Pyro: You are back, Bones.
???: So. You know now what happens to the traitors here. will you abandon us. or will you follow me?
Bones: I will. I will. serve you forever, master!!!
???: You made the right decision. But if you surrender again, or try to do any harm to any of us. I will use this card against you. do you understand?
Bones: . Yes. boss
Next chapter: The Exodia duelist! The Ghouls' first strike!