JK: Hey everyone it's me again with another installment of Yu-Gi-Oh: Coming of the Destined.
YJK: So what, it's not like anyone actually read the story to begin with…
JK: *glares at dark half menacingly* Is that so… Seto please enter…
Seto Kaiba: * carries piece of paper with reviewer responses on it and begins to read* JK would like to thank:
Meiharu- thank you for the wonderful review and here's the next chapter…
zel ramz (aqua_dragoon18@hotmail.com)- thanks for the review and I hope you received the email okay and everything…
DimitriFrancois- I am so happy that you are enjoying it…
Yami: *comes in quickly and sees Seto reading reviewer responses* I thought I was your muse… what happened * about to cry *
JK: *sweat drops and rolls eyes * oh boy… tell you what read the disclaimer because I know my lazy dark half won't…
YJK: * glares at JK and then disappears *
Yami: JK does not own Yu-Gi-Oh but she does own her own characters… so please all you sharks out there don't sue her she only has… *JK counts money and holds up 2 fingers * …$2.00 to her name…
JK: and now I don't have to worry about rabid fans at my door either, cause I updated yeah * hears knock on door and answers it * AHHHHH! * runs from room leaving computer unattended and Seto Kaiba takes over.*
YJK: * riding a Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon and chases JK * she forgot it's not posted yet Muwhahahahaha….
Seto Kaiba: * typing away at computer* just read the chapter and maybe JK will return after…
Yami: Ja Ne…
Previously: I watched the woman leave the room. I turned back to the tablet and then left as well. As I left the Egyptian exhibit I was knocked down by a body.
Chapter two: Meeting of the Yu-Gi-Oh gang
I looked up and saw Malik Ishtar holding out his hand to me. I accepted his hand and stood up. He picked up my bag and handed it to me.
"I am sorry. I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going.," Malik said, "Are you hurt?"
"Just my pride," I said embarrassed, "I am Jhada Ishtar."
"Ishtar? I didn't think there were any other Ishtars," Malik said, "Oh my where are my manners. I am Malik Ishtar."
"Nice to meet you," I said.
"Where are you headed?" he asked me.
"Just exploring and to get some more cards for my dueling deck. And I have to sign in for the tournament next week," I told him.
"I though Kaiba decided on invitation only for the tournament," Malik said.
"He did. I received an invitation a couple of days ago," I stated.
"Wonderful. I guess I will see you in the tournament then," Malik said as he started to walk away.
"Um…Malik… I could use a guide. I am new here and don't know my way around," I said suddenly.
"No problem. Just give me a minute so I can talk to my sister," he told me.
"I'll meet you at the entrance," I told him.
He gave me a small wave before walking away. I truned and headed back towards the entrance. Once there I waited for the Ishtar sibling to return. I sat down, pulling out my deck once more and rifled through it.
'Hmm, Dark Magician, Raigeki, Toon World, Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon… may have to take that out 'cause it may cause problems…Magician of Hope. Wait a minute my Dragon of Courage is missing. This cannot be good,' I felt a hand grab my shoulder causing me to jump.
"I am sorry. I didn't mean to scare you," Malik said to me sheepishly.
"It's okay. I was just thinking about the upcoming duel," I told him giving him my lopsided grin.
He smiled back, "Come on I know the perfect place to get cards and also you can meet some of my friends."
"Sure," I said putting my deck back into my bag.
He led the way out of the museum and into Domino City proper. We passed by Kaiba Land and continued to make our way towards one of the smaller shopping districts. I saw Domino High as we walked by it and soon Malik stopped in front of the Turtle Game Shop. He went in and a small bell rang. I followed in and saw an elderly man stocking shelves. I was amazed at all the different games, but more so with all the Duel Monsters stuff. Malik led me to where the older man was.
"Good-morning Mr. Motou," Malik said.
"Oh Malik, how are you this morning?" Mr. Motou said turning around, "And who is this young lady?"
"Everything is great and this is Jhada Ishtar," Malik said and I bowed to the older man.
"Nice to meet you Jhada. I am Sugoroku Motou and welcome to my shop," Mr. Motou said.
I smiled shyly before seeing the new Duel Monster Booster packs. I decided to go ahead and purchase some while Malik spoke with Mr. Motou. Soon Malik turned to me.
"Jhada, Mr. Motou told me that Yugi and everyone is at Kaiba Land signing up for the tournament," Malik said.
He headed out of the shop saying bye to Mr. Motou. I waved to the elder man and followed Malik to Kaiba Land. Soon we reached to entrance and paid to enter. I was nearly floored at the extent of the interior. I didn't know how we would ever find Malik's friends. I was so preoccupied that I didn't realized Malik had continued on without me. I sighed at my continued bad luck. I started to wander around hoping to catch a glimpse of Malik or even Yugi Motou's tri-colored hair. I tapped a young kid's shoulder hoping to see if he had seen Malik. The kid turned and I saw that it was Mokuba Kaiba.
"Excuse me I seem to be lost and my friend and I got separated," I said.
"Who are you looking for?" he asked me.
"Malik Ishtar," I told him.
"Follow me," he said bluntly.
The younger boy walked away and I quickly followed him. He headed to the elevators at the back. Mokuba entered into one and I stepped in. He typed in a password and the elevator headed up. Soon it stopped at the twentieth floor. Mokuba got off and waited for me to do the same. I gaped at the advanced technology around me. It seemed that we are in the control center of Kaiba Land. He started walking again with me following. The younger Kaiba sibling entered into a door that said Security. I saw tons of monitors showing various area's of Kaiba Land.
"Hey Charlie," Mokuba said walking up to the man in front of the main council.
"Mr. Kaiba," Charlie said, "How can I be of assistance?"
"I need to find someone," Mokuba said.
"OK," Charlie said.
"Bring up the Dueling Arenas," Mokuba said.
I moved closer to the young teen amazed by what I saw. I watched as the dueling arenas took up the main screen. There were quite a few duels already going on and I saw the holographic pictures of the duel monsters standing as real as life in the center of the arenas.
"Right there, Arena 54...Thanks Charlie," Mokuba said.
"Your welcome Mr. Kaiba," Charlie said.
"Follow me," Mokuba said to me.
He walked out of the room and back to the elevator. Soon we were heading down to the main floor. I stared off into space not believing what was going on.
"I'm sorry I never introduced myself," Mokuba said, "I'm Mokuba Kaiba, Seto Kaiba's brother."
"I'm Jhada Ishtar," I said, "But call me Jade."
"Okay Jade, I found Malik by Arena 54," he said, "Are you a duelist?"
"Yeah," I told him, "And you? I mean you are the brother of one of the two greatest duelist known to mankind."
Mokuba blushed, "Well I am not as good as Seto, but I am okay. How good are you?"
"Okay, I guess. I've won just about all of my duels, but I could never amount to your brother though," I told him as we got off the elevator.
"So have you met Seto yet?" he asked me suddenly.
"Well… um… I kind of ran into him earlier and whacked him with my leg brace," I said, "But didn't introduce myself."
"Well maybe you can come by for dinner tonight," the younger teen said excited.
"I don't know. I mean I just got here and everything…" I started, but stopped when I saw his puppy dog eyes, "Okay…"
'Now I know how he gets away with so much, those eyes,' I thought to myself.
"I will send a car to pick you up tonight at five," he said as we entered into the arena section, "I will need an address though."
"Here's the thing, I just got into town and haven't really settled in and …" I let my voice fade.
"Meet me here at the entrance at five then," Mokuba said.
We continued on in silence as we sought out Malik and his friends. Soon we entered into the Arena section and walked to Arena 54. I saw Joey up on the platform dueling some kid. He was winning and was about to end the duel. Malik had his back to us, concentrating on the duel. He had a blank look on his face meaning he was probably communicating with his darker half, Marik.
'Malik how could you lose her,' Marik said spitefully.
'' I didn't mean to. I thought she was behind us. So sue me. We'll get Yugi to help find her. Why are you so interested in her anyways? '' Malik fired back at his dark half.
'She holds a great power and she is here,' Marik stated.
Malik turned to face me and smiled his stunning smile. I found myself blushing at him. He led me towards the arena so we could finish watching the duel. Mokuba waved farewell to me before walking away to take care of other things.
"What happened?" Malik asked me.
"I sort of got lost, but I'm here now," I said, "Who's dueling?"
Malik was about to say something but was overruled by Joey shouting, "Thousand Dragon Attack!"
The sound of the hologram attacking and the kid screaming, 'Noooo!' was heard. Joey came down laughing, happy that he defeated the kid.
"Hey Yug' I beat him," Joey said excited.
"Great Joey," the tri-color haired teen said, "Hey Malik who's this?"
"Oh sorry, Jhada Ishtar," I said.
"Are you related to Malik?" the brown haired girl asked.
"No I am not," I said shortly.
"Hi, I'm Yugi Motou," Yugi said.
"Joey Wheeler," Joey said.
"Tristin Taylor, and it's a pleasure to meet such a beautiful girl," said Tristin who attempted to kiss my hand, I just glared at him.
"Tea Gardner, nice to meet you," Tea said.
"Ryou Bakura," the white haired British teen said, "Do I know you? I seem to be having a bout of de` ja` vu all of a sudden. Do you live in England?"
"Um yes I do," I said, "But I don't think we've ever met."
"Hmm, some how I know you," Ryou said, "But anyway…"
"So how long have you been in Domino City?" Yugi asked.
"Just arrived today. I need to sign-up for the tournament though," I told them.
"Really. That's where we're headed now," Joey said excited once again.
It was definitely cute, just like a little puppy excited to see it's owner.
"Lead the way," I told him.
Joey bounded towards the sign-up area followed by Tristin, Tea, and Bakura. Yugi hung back some waiting on Malik and myself to catch up. I noticed that Yugi was now Yami and he watched me carefully. I gave him my famous lopsided grin causing the 5,000-year-old Pharaoh to blush. Malik walked next to me lost in his thoughts once more.
"So how good of a duelist are you?" Yami asked me.
"Well not the greatest, but I manage," I said bored, "I think we are here."
"Joey hold on one minute," Tristin shouted, "Wait!"
We walked up behind Joey seeing him red with anger. I was amazed that Tristin was able to even hold him back. The blond looked ready to throttle the woman behind the desk. She looked frightened and ready to run away. I stepped forward and approached the woman.
"Good day," she said in an amazingly calm voice considering the angry teen glaring at her, "Can I help you?"
"Yes, I am wondering what the problem is?" I asked her.
"This young man is trying to register without an invitation," she said.
I looked at her amazed, "Is that all?"
"Mr. Kaiba expressly advised us to not allow any duelists to register without an invitation," the woman said.
"Thank you," I said turning away from her.
I walked over to Joey and handed him my invitation. I think he would benefit more from the tournament then I will. I walked away from the shocked teen intended to leave Kaiba Land and hunt out Jenni. I ducked into one of the arcade areas hoping to lose anyone who was following me. I saw the entrance and left the din of children's voices and game noises. I sighed and closed my eyes momentarily before walking towards, I hoped, the park. I stopped in front of the park and readjusted my leg brace once again. My leg was beginning to ache once more. Too much walking I suppose.
I sat down under one of the big Sakura trees and allowed my mind to wander. I heard someone walk up to me and I looked up and started causing my good leg to cramp up.
"It's you!" I shouted out surprised and shocked.
JK: Sorry guys I know another cliffy but I kind of like them… *glances around nervously waiting on the angry hordes of fans to begin swarming the doors *
YJK: Okay people line up and get your own flaming torch to roast JK * laughs menacingly *
JK: * watches the growing crowd of torch holders from the window * Well I've gotta go before they break through the door…
Ryou Bakura: What am I doing here… * watches JK run by chased by hordes of angry, torch wielding fans *
JK: do the review thing… *continuing to run away*
Ryou Bakura: Well while JK is preoccupied, 3-5 reviews and then she will update.
JK: *faintly heard in the distance* Thank you Ryou and Ja Ne see you when I lose the mob of fans…