Yu-Gi-Oh! Retold!
Note: I would just like to inform all who read this fiction that I do not hold copyright on any of the non-original characters featured in this story, nor am I affiliated in any way with their creators, sponsors, or any of the other parties affiliated with the previously mentioned characters. I do, however, own copyright on all of my own original characters that are introduced into this story, of which I also hold copyright on. This fiction was only meant for the entertainment of others and is not meant to promote any of the characters, that are not my own, that are introduced into this story.
PLEASE READ:
I would like the readers to take note of three things:
1: I use most of the American names in the fiction. The only Japanese/Truly translated names I use (Malik for example) are those that I prefer.
2: This fiction was written under the assumption that the readers already know what each Duel Monster looks like (since there are no monster descriptions).
3: The story is written in story form, while the duels are written in script form. The beginning of each Duel is signaled by the DUEL!!!!!!!! sign, and the ending signaled by DUEL COMPLETE ( '' marks indicate thought)(In 2000- life-point games, specific life point payments for card effects are ignored).
New Faces
Since Yugi's victory over Seto Kaiba, many strange things had happened. The creator of Duel Monsters, Maxamillion Pegasus, through the powers of his Millennium Item, the Millennium Eye, stole the soul of Yugi's grandfather, telling Yugi that the only way to free him was to win Pegasus' King of Games Duel Monsters tournament, being held on an Island he called Duelist Kingdom.
Yugi, along with his friends, Joey, Triston, and Tea, boarded the ship that would take them to Duelist Kingdom, unaware of the events taking place below deck.
Zero Mac, a young man who looked as if he could be no more than seventeen years old, waited patiently in the ship's cargo hold, a stow-away.
Zero, for more than one reason, liked to wear a lot of black. His hair was short, brown, and spiky, and his eyes were an intense blue. Though his skills as a Duelist could easily rival Yugi's, Zero was known by absolutely no one. He also had very extensive knowledge of the Millennium Items, and liked to keep a very watchful eye on Yugi (not to Yugi's knowledge). His appearance seemed to coincide with Yugi's completion of the Millennium Puzzle, and he has been watching Yugi from the shadows ever since.
"Poor Kaiba," Zero said to himself, looking back on his memories of Yugi's duel with Kaiba, "he had no idea what he was getting himself into."
Zero was silent for a moment, and then he addressed the dark figure that had been watching him from the corner of the hold.
"I know you're there," said Zero to the figure, "why don't you stop trying to hide and come out?"
A man in a black cloak stepped out from the darkness and Zero turned to face him.
"Heheheheheh," the hooded man laughed, "Very good, Zero. My master was right about you."
"Was he?" responded Zero, "May I ask for the name of my pursuer?"
"It's Dominose," answered the hooded man, "and I'm afraid my master has sent me to relieve you of your power. You see, he has quite the ingenious plan concocted and he requires your power in order to carry it out."
"Your going to have to work for it," replied the smug Zero, "what would you say to a game?"
"A game?" asked the hooded man.
"Yes," answered Zero, "a Shadow Game."
"Ah, yes" said Dominose, "The Shadow Games, games of the Pharaohs. I had almost forgotten them"
"You haven't answered my question," replied Zero.
"My apologies, Zero," answered Dominose, "But I'm afraid I don't play games!"
Dominose extended his arm and a wave of black energy escaped from his skin, attempting to ensnare the young Zero.
"Don't think so," answered the young man, calmly, and the black energy was instantly smothered.
Dominose growled at Zero, and Zero simply grinned at him.
"Sorry Dominose," said Zero, "If it was that easy, I'd have lost my powers a long time ago. If you want them, you're going to have to beat me."
"Fine," answered Dominose, "Then I accept your challenge."
Zero held up one hand and a series of thin, white, bars of light positioned themselves in front of both duelists in a way that made them resemble a game mat. Each player's Life Points (2000) were displayed at the top of the mat, and the entire hold seemed to empty itself out until it was completely without its cargo. Each player's deck appeared, pre-shuffled in the appropriate grid, the Duelists drew their hands, and with that, it was time to...
DUEL!!!!!!!!
Dominose: I'll go first. I set two cards face down, and I summon Jinzo # 7 in attack mode. (500/400/2/Dark/Machine) Your move." -2000-
Zero: I set one card face down, and summon Archfiend Soldier in attack mode. (1900/1500/4/Dark/Fiend) Archfiend Soldier, attack Jinzo # 7! -2000-
The Archfiend Soldier unsheathes its sword and flies toward Jinzo # 7 preparing to slice it in half, when...
Dominose: I activate my Trap card, Gravity Bind! This will stop your monster's attack instantly. -2000-
A pale blue dome appears over the playing field and Zero's monster is stopped by an electrical shock.
Zero: Fine. Your move. -2000-
Dominose: I activate my second face down card, Negative Energy Generator. This card will increase my monster's Attack points to 1500. -2000-
A black aura surrounds Dominose's monster.
Dominose: Jinzo # 7, use your effect and attack his life points directly! -2000-
A sphere of gray energy begins to form between the palms of Jinzo # 7, when suddenly...
Zero, smiling: Not today, Dominose. I activate my face down card, Skill Drain! -2000-
The entire cargo hold grows darker as Jinzo # 7's attack dissolves.
Zero: This card negates all monster effects. Sorry, Dominose. Maybe next time. -2000-
Dominose: Argh! Dammit! -2000-
Zero: It's my move. I'll equip my Archfiend Soldier with the Magic card, Demotion. This card will decrease my monster's level, making it immune to your Gravity Bind .-2000-
Dominose: No! My monster! -2000-
Zero: You read my mind. Archfiend Soldier, attack Jinzo # 7! -2000-
The Archfiend Soldier Passes through the pale blue barrier and slashes through Jinzo # 7's torso.
Zero: I'm not one to make things easy. You SURE you want my powers? -2000-
Dominose: Mark my words, Zero, I've only just begun. -1600-
Zero: Whatever you say, Dominose. Your move. -2000-
Dominose, laughing: I summon White Magical Hat in attack mode (1000/700/3/Light/Spellcaster) and set one card face down. Then I'll activate my Magic card, Secret Pass to the Treasure, which allows my monster to make a direct attack. -1600-
Zero: Uh, Oh. -2000-
Dominose: White Magical Hat, attack his life points directly! -1600-
The White Magical Hat throws a 2 of diamonds at Zero. The card hits Zero in his stomach before disappearing in a quick flash of light.
Dominose: Usually, my White Magical Hat's effect would force you to discard a card from your hand, but with that Skill Drain on the field, my monster was stripped of its power. However, since it damaged your life points, that allows me to activate my face down card. -1600-
Zero: 'He set a Trap card.' -1000-
Dominose: Behold! Robin' Goblin! While this card is on the field, you must discard a card from your hand each time my monsters deal damage to you. Not as effective as the original, but it still gets the job done. -1600-
Zero, smug: Somebody likes chains. -1000-
Dominose: Your humor is amusing, but hardly intimidating. You WILL lose this duel, Zero, and your powers will belong to my master. -1600-
Zero: Someone also likes to hear himself talk. Are you going to finish your move or not? -1000-
Dominose: Heheheheh. Fine. I'll end my turn. -1600-
Zero: My move, then. Archfiend Soldier, attack White Magical Hat! -1000-
Dominose witnesses his monster's cape being torn through by the sword of Archfiend Soldier.
Dominose: You may have more life points, Zero, but don't let it go to your head. -700-
Zero: Never crossed my mind. Your move. -1000-
Dominose: I activate my Magic card, Pot of Greed, and draw two cards. Then I'll set a monster face down in defense mode. Your move. -700-
Zero: I'll equip Archfiend Soldier with my Malevolent Nuzzler. This increases my monster's Attack power to 2600. Now, I'll have him attack your face down monster. -1000-
Dominose: I hate to disappoint you, Zero, but your monster isn't strong enough. -700-
The Archfiend Soldier slashes at Dominose's face down card as it transforms into a large, brown slab. Its sword emits a trail of sparks off the slab's surface.
Zero: Crap! A Labyrinth Wall. (0/3000/5/Earth/Rock) -600-
Dominose: That is correct, and since the damage you took counts as battle damage, you lose another card. -700-
Zero, discarding: I know the rules, Dominose. Make your move. -600-
Dominose: Gladly. I activate my Magic card, Dark Hole, and destroy our monsters. -700-
Archfiend Soldier and Labyrinth Wall are engulfed in a black vortex.
Dominose: Now I'll set one card face down and end my turn. -700-
Zero: First, I play my own Pot of Greed. Then, I set one card face down, and summon the Dark Magician! (2500/2100/7/Dark/Spellcaster) Since your Gravity Bind is still active, I'll end my turn there. Your Move. -600-
Dominose: I have a feeling I'm safe where I am, so I'll draw my card and end my turn. -700-
Zero: Fine by me, because I've just won this duel. -600-
Dominose: What! -700-
Zero: First, I activate my Magic card, Mystical Space Typhoon, and target your Gravity Bind! -600-
A bolt of lightning incinerates Dominose's Trap card and the blue barrier disappears.
Zero: Then I activate Dedication Through Light and Darkness, and sacrifice my Dark Magician to summon.... -600-
Zero's monster melts into a black ooze, from which emerges.....
Zero: The Black Magician of Chaos! (2800/2600/8/Dark/Spellcaster) And since you failed to summon a monster last turn, when your field was empty, my monster is allowed to attack your life points directly! -600-
Dominose gasps at the site of Zero's monster
Zero: Attack, my Magician! Chaos Blaster! -600-
Dominose: Hahahahahaha! You FOOL! You should have known that I wouldn't have been so stupid as to leave myself completely unprotected! I activate the trap card, Mirror Force! Say goodbye to your Magician! -700-
The blast launched by Zero's monster crashes into a large, reflective barrier, shattering it. The shards then turn into beams of red energy that shoot themselves at Zero's Black Magician of Chaos, destroying it.
Zero: Heheheheheh. -600-
Dominose: What are you laughing at!? -700-
Zero: I had a feeling that face down card was a Mirror Force, that's why I prepared ahead of time. -600-
Dominose: You lie! -700-
Zero: Take a look. I activate my face down card, A Deal With Dark Ruler! This card is triggered by my monster's destruction, and allows me to summon the most powerful monster in my deck... -600-
Suddenly, a hole opens up in the floor and people are heard screaming form within. From it, rises the Berserk Dragon, ribbons of green energy rippling off of its body. It looks at Dominose before letting out a terrifying roar.
Zero: Berserk Dragon! (3500/0/8/Dark/Zombie) And since it was summoned during my Battle Phase, I get to attack with it. -600-
Dominose: No. No! -700-
Zero: Berserk Dragon, attack his life points with Blackened Flame Attack! -600-
DUEL COMPLETE
Dominose cried out in pain as he was struck by the Berserk Dragon's black flames. Zero, a cold look in his eyes, looked on at his fallen opponent.
"To the Shadow Realm with you, Dominose!" shouted the mysterious youth, and the shadows within the hold reached out and ensnared Dominose, who screamed in terror as he was slowly pulled into the darkness.
Once Dominose was consumed, reality shifted back into place, and the cargo hold was full again. Zero sat back down in the place he was sitting before and crossed his arms.
"Next stop," he said to himself, "Duelist Kingdom."
Note: I would just like to inform all who read this fiction that I do not hold copyright on any of the non-original characters featured in this story, nor am I affiliated in any way with their creators, sponsors, or any of the other parties affiliated with the previously mentioned characters. I do, however, own copyright on all of my own original characters that are introduced into this story, of which I also hold copyright on. This fiction was only meant for the entertainment of others and is not meant to promote any of the characters, that are not my own, that are introduced into this story.
PLEASE READ:
I would like the readers to take note of three things:
1: I use most of the American names in the fiction. The only Japanese/Truly translated names I use (Malik for example) are those that I prefer.
2: This fiction was written under the assumption that the readers already know what each Duel Monster looks like (since there are no monster descriptions).
3: The story is written in story form, while the duels are written in script form. The beginning of each Duel is signaled by the DUEL!!!!!!!! sign, and the ending signaled by DUEL COMPLETE ( '' marks indicate thought)(In 2000- life-point games, specific life point payments for card effects are ignored).
New Faces
Since Yugi's victory over Seto Kaiba, many strange things had happened. The creator of Duel Monsters, Maxamillion Pegasus, through the powers of his Millennium Item, the Millennium Eye, stole the soul of Yugi's grandfather, telling Yugi that the only way to free him was to win Pegasus' King of Games Duel Monsters tournament, being held on an Island he called Duelist Kingdom.
Yugi, along with his friends, Joey, Triston, and Tea, boarded the ship that would take them to Duelist Kingdom, unaware of the events taking place below deck.
Zero Mac, a young man who looked as if he could be no more than seventeen years old, waited patiently in the ship's cargo hold, a stow-away.
Zero, for more than one reason, liked to wear a lot of black. His hair was short, brown, and spiky, and his eyes were an intense blue. Though his skills as a Duelist could easily rival Yugi's, Zero was known by absolutely no one. He also had very extensive knowledge of the Millennium Items, and liked to keep a very watchful eye on Yugi (not to Yugi's knowledge). His appearance seemed to coincide with Yugi's completion of the Millennium Puzzle, and he has been watching Yugi from the shadows ever since.
"Poor Kaiba," Zero said to himself, looking back on his memories of Yugi's duel with Kaiba, "he had no idea what he was getting himself into."
Zero was silent for a moment, and then he addressed the dark figure that had been watching him from the corner of the hold.
"I know you're there," said Zero to the figure, "why don't you stop trying to hide and come out?"
A man in a black cloak stepped out from the darkness and Zero turned to face him.
"Heheheheheh," the hooded man laughed, "Very good, Zero. My master was right about you."
"Was he?" responded Zero, "May I ask for the name of my pursuer?"
"It's Dominose," answered the hooded man, "and I'm afraid my master has sent me to relieve you of your power. You see, he has quite the ingenious plan concocted and he requires your power in order to carry it out."
"Your going to have to work for it," replied the smug Zero, "what would you say to a game?"
"A game?" asked the hooded man.
"Yes," answered Zero, "a Shadow Game."
"Ah, yes" said Dominose, "The Shadow Games, games of the Pharaohs. I had almost forgotten them"
"You haven't answered my question," replied Zero.
"My apologies, Zero," answered Dominose, "But I'm afraid I don't play games!"
Dominose extended his arm and a wave of black energy escaped from his skin, attempting to ensnare the young Zero.
"Don't think so," answered the young man, calmly, and the black energy was instantly smothered.
Dominose growled at Zero, and Zero simply grinned at him.
"Sorry Dominose," said Zero, "If it was that easy, I'd have lost my powers a long time ago. If you want them, you're going to have to beat me."
"Fine," answered Dominose, "Then I accept your challenge."
Zero held up one hand and a series of thin, white, bars of light positioned themselves in front of both duelists in a way that made them resemble a game mat. Each player's Life Points (2000) were displayed at the top of the mat, and the entire hold seemed to empty itself out until it was completely without its cargo. Each player's deck appeared, pre-shuffled in the appropriate grid, the Duelists drew their hands, and with that, it was time to...
DUEL!!!!!!!!
Dominose: I'll go first. I set two cards face down, and I summon Jinzo # 7 in attack mode. (500/400/2/Dark/Machine) Your move." -2000-
Zero: I set one card face down, and summon Archfiend Soldier in attack mode. (1900/1500/4/Dark/Fiend) Archfiend Soldier, attack Jinzo # 7! -2000-
The Archfiend Soldier unsheathes its sword and flies toward Jinzo # 7 preparing to slice it in half, when...
Dominose: I activate my Trap card, Gravity Bind! This will stop your monster's attack instantly. -2000-
A pale blue dome appears over the playing field and Zero's monster is stopped by an electrical shock.
Zero: Fine. Your move. -2000-
Dominose: I activate my second face down card, Negative Energy Generator. This card will increase my monster's Attack points to 1500. -2000-
A black aura surrounds Dominose's monster.
Dominose: Jinzo # 7, use your effect and attack his life points directly! -2000-
A sphere of gray energy begins to form between the palms of Jinzo # 7, when suddenly...
Zero, smiling: Not today, Dominose. I activate my face down card, Skill Drain! -2000-
The entire cargo hold grows darker as Jinzo # 7's attack dissolves.
Zero: This card negates all monster effects. Sorry, Dominose. Maybe next time. -2000-
Dominose: Argh! Dammit! -2000-
Zero: It's my move. I'll equip my Archfiend Soldier with the Magic card, Demotion. This card will decrease my monster's level, making it immune to your Gravity Bind .-2000-
Dominose: No! My monster! -2000-
Zero: You read my mind. Archfiend Soldier, attack Jinzo # 7! -2000-
The Archfiend Soldier Passes through the pale blue barrier and slashes through Jinzo # 7's torso.
Zero: I'm not one to make things easy. You SURE you want my powers? -2000-
Dominose: Mark my words, Zero, I've only just begun. -1600-
Zero: Whatever you say, Dominose. Your move. -2000-
Dominose, laughing: I summon White Magical Hat in attack mode (1000/700/3/Light/Spellcaster) and set one card face down. Then I'll activate my Magic card, Secret Pass to the Treasure, which allows my monster to make a direct attack. -1600-
Zero: Uh, Oh. -2000-
Dominose: White Magical Hat, attack his life points directly! -1600-
The White Magical Hat throws a 2 of diamonds at Zero. The card hits Zero in his stomach before disappearing in a quick flash of light.
Dominose: Usually, my White Magical Hat's effect would force you to discard a card from your hand, but with that Skill Drain on the field, my monster was stripped of its power. However, since it damaged your life points, that allows me to activate my face down card. -1600-
Zero: 'He set a Trap card.' -1000-
Dominose: Behold! Robin' Goblin! While this card is on the field, you must discard a card from your hand each time my monsters deal damage to you. Not as effective as the original, but it still gets the job done. -1600-
Zero, smug: Somebody likes chains. -1000-
Dominose: Your humor is amusing, but hardly intimidating. You WILL lose this duel, Zero, and your powers will belong to my master. -1600-
Zero: Someone also likes to hear himself talk. Are you going to finish your move or not? -1000-
Dominose: Heheheheh. Fine. I'll end my turn. -1600-
Zero: My move, then. Archfiend Soldier, attack White Magical Hat! -1000-
Dominose witnesses his monster's cape being torn through by the sword of Archfiend Soldier.
Dominose: You may have more life points, Zero, but don't let it go to your head. -700-
Zero: Never crossed my mind. Your move. -1000-
Dominose: I activate my Magic card, Pot of Greed, and draw two cards. Then I'll set a monster face down in defense mode. Your move. -700-
Zero: I'll equip Archfiend Soldier with my Malevolent Nuzzler. This increases my monster's Attack power to 2600. Now, I'll have him attack your face down monster. -1000-
Dominose: I hate to disappoint you, Zero, but your monster isn't strong enough. -700-
The Archfiend Soldier slashes at Dominose's face down card as it transforms into a large, brown slab. Its sword emits a trail of sparks off the slab's surface.
Zero: Crap! A Labyrinth Wall. (0/3000/5/Earth/Rock) -600-
Dominose: That is correct, and since the damage you took counts as battle damage, you lose another card. -700-
Zero, discarding: I know the rules, Dominose. Make your move. -600-
Dominose: Gladly. I activate my Magic card, Dark Hole, and destroy our monsters. -700-
Archfiend Soldier and Labyrinth Wall are engulfed in a black vortex.
Dominose: Now I'll set one card face down and end my turn. -700-
Zero: First, I play my own Pot of Greed. Then, I set one card face down, and summon the Dark Magician! (2500/2100/7/Dark/Spellcaster) Since your Gravity Bind is still active, I'll end my turn there. Your Move. -600-
Dominose: I have a feeling I'm safe where I am, so I'll draw my card and end my turn. -700-
Zero: Fine by me, because I've just won this duel. -600-
Dominose: What! -700-
Zero: First, I activate my Magic card, Mystical Space Typhoon, and target your Gravity Bind! -600-
A bolt of lightning incinerates Dominose's Trap card and the blue barrier disappears.
Zero: Then I activate Dedication Through Light and Darkness, and sacrifice my Dark Magician to summon.... -600-
Zero's monster melts into a black ooze, from which emerges.....
Zero: The Black Magician of Chaos! (2800/2600/8/Dark/Spellcaster) And since you failed to summon a monster last turn, when your field was empty, my monster is allowed to attack your life points directly! -600-
Dominose gasps at the site of Zero's monster
Zero: Attack, my Magician! Chaos Blaster! -600-
Dominose: Hahahahahaha! You FOOL! You should have known that I wouldn't have been so stupid as to leave myself completely unprotected! I activate the trap card, Mirror Force! Say goodbye to your Magician! -700-
The blast launched by Zero's monster crashes into a large, reflective barrier, shattering it. The shards then turn into beams of red energy that shoot themselves at Zero's Black Magician of Chaos, destroying it.
Zero: Heheheheheh. -600-
Dominose: What are you laughing at!? -700-
Zero: I had a feeling that face down card was a Mirror Force, that's why I prepared ahead of time. -600-
Dominose: You lie! -700-
Zero: Take a look. I activate my face down card, A Deal With Dark Ruler! This card is triggered by my monster's destruction, and allows me to summon the most powerful monster in my deck... -600-
Suddenly, a hole opens up in the floor and people are heard screaming form within. From it, rises the Berserk Dragon, ribbons of green energy rippling off of its body. It looks at Dominose before letting out a terrifying roar.
Zero: Berserk Dragon! (3500/0/8/Dark/Zombie) And since it was summoned during my Battle Phase, I get to attack with it. -600-
Dominose: No. No! -700-
Zero: Berserk Dragon, attack his life points with Blackened Flame Attack! -600-
DUEL COMPLETE
Dominose cried out in pain as he was struck by the Berserk Dragon's black flames. Zero, a cold look in his eyes, looked on at his fallen opponent.
"To the Shadow Realm with you, Dominose!" shouted the mysterious youth, and the shadows within the hold reached out and ensnared Dominose, who screamed in terror as he was slowly pulled into the darkness.
Once Dominose was consumed, reality shifted back into place, and the cargo hold was full again. Zero sat back down in the place he was sitting before and crossed his arms.
"Next stop," he said to himself, "Duelist Kingdom."