Chapter 1: Departure on a Perilous Journey
The storm gradually died down and the water washed him on the shore of an oasis-like beach.
Just then, a young, spike-haired girl passing by looked over towards the shore and saw the guy's
lifeless body lying there. She immediately ran to him to see if he might still be alive. She took him
in her arms, put her hand on his forehead, and began to try and revive him with her psychic
energy. In a matter of seconds, he slowly began to draw breath and opened his eyes. His vision
was blurred, so he couldn't completely make out her face. "Am I in Heaven?" he asked groggily,
"Are you an angel?" As she gazed into his mysterious violet eyes, all she could do was whisper,
"Wow!" He passed out at that moment, then she managed to carry him on her back and bring him
home with her.
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The next morning, he awakened in a bedroom unfamiliar to him. It had a small table in the middle
of the room with a bouquet of daisies sitting in a vase. The entire room reeked of daisies. It
seemed to give the guy a sense of calm and security, as if he knew he was in a safe place. Just
then, a dark-skinned woman with coal, black hair wearing a long, white and blue robe entered the
room. "So, you're finally awake," she said. "Where am I?" he asked her, "and who are you?" "Do
not be alarmed. I am Isis Ishtar, and this is my home. My daughter found you near the border of
the land and brought you here. You must have been in pretty bad shape when she found you or
she wouldn't have tried to heal you herself." "Please, tell me where I am." "You are in the Land of
the Everlasting Tsunami, so called because the northeast border4 is surrounded by a never
ending slew of storms. If you were unfortunate enough to be caught in one of these storms, then
it's a miracle that you're even alive. Now stranger, tell me who you are." "I'm......I'm.....I don't
know." "Well, can you tell me where you came from?" "I.....I can't remember. I can't seem to recall
anything about myself. It's all a blur." Just then, the young spike-haired girl walked into the room
with a handful of fresh daisies. "Oh, he's awake," she said, slightly blushing. "Yugi, don't you think
you have enough daisies for the week already?" Isis asked her. "You can never have enough
daisies, Mother," Yugi said, slightly annoyed. "Oh, stranger, this is my daughter Yugi," Isis said. He
began to stare at her face and soon (somehow) recognized her. "So, you're the angel who rescued
me. Thank you," he said. "Yeah, well, I couldn't just leave you out there to die or anything," Yugi
said, turning her half-reddened face so he wouldn't see, "Who knows what would've happened to
you? Well, stranger, do you have a name?" "I wish that I could tell you," he said regrettably, "I can't
seem to remember anything about myself--who I am, where I came from, nothing. It's as if my
memory's been completely erased." "Wow, that's too bad. Wait a minute! Mother, maybe if you tell
him his future, it could help him remember." "What? See my future?" he asked confusedly. "Yeah,
Mother is the highly regarded prophetess of this land. People come from far and wide to learn their
fates." "I'm not sure it will do any good," Isis said hesitantly. "Please, Mother, you have to at least
try," Yugi pleaded. "I agree," the stranger said, "Any small clue may help me remember." "Very
well," Isis said, giving in to their pleas, "Place you hand on mine." After the stranger gave her his
hand, Isis closed her eyes and began to feed off his energy. "Hmm......I see 12 shadowy figures
surrounding you. They appear to be protecting you." "Protecting me? From what?" "I'm not sure.
There's also a 13th figure. He seems to be confused as to what his purpose is." "Can you see any
of their faces? Do any of them know anything about me?" he asked anxiously. "Wait! I see
darkness and.....Oh no! It can't be!" "What is it, Mother?" Yugi asked with concern. "I'm sorry.
That's all I can see," Isis said as she pulled her hand away, " These visions tell me that these
shadows are your protectors, but nothing more. They don't seem to reveal anything about your
true identity." "It's okay. At least you tried," the stranger said. "I do, however, know of someone
who may be able to help you." "Please tell me." "The Legendary Guardians of Mon." "Legendary
Guardians of Mon? Who are they?" "They are powerful beasts who guard and protect the Land of
Mon, home of the most pure and sacred creatures who ever lived." "How come you never told me
about this place, Mother?" Yugi asked. "Because no one around here believes it exists. I'm not
sure where it is myself, but it is rumored to be somewhere beyond Deception Woods. You may
have to journey through the entire Mystic Universe until you find it." "I don't care how long it takes!
I will find this Land and hopefully learn my true identity," the stranger said determined. "It's settled
then. You and Yugi will leave first thing in the morning." "Wait a minute! Why do I have to go?"
Yugi complained. "Because it's time," Isis answered. "Time for what? I don't understand, what do
you mean, Mother?" "My dear Yugi. I have raised you on my own for 16 years. It's time for you to
leave this land and discover all that the world has to offer you. You're old enough to take care of
yourself now." "But Mother, what about you?" "Do not worry about me. I'll be fine. You must go on
this journey with the stranger so you can become the strong, independent person I know you will
be." "Alright Mother, if this is really what you desire, I will go with him." "Fine then. You two better
get some sleep. You have a long journey ahead of you."
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The next morning, the stranger and Yugi packed a few things, said their goodbyes, and left on
their long journey to the Land of Mon. "My young daughter, if only I would've been able to tell you
the truth about why you must make this journey," Isis thought to herself, "If what I saw in the
visions come to pass, then the 13th shadow and what awaits both of you at the end of your
journey shall reveal not only the stranger's true identity, but yours as well. I only hope that he
doesn't decide to take his wrath out on you because of who you are. I can no longer protect you
from the truth. My only concern is, when you do find out who you really are, will you be able to
handle it?"
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