Chapter 1
On our way
Paul sat watching the T.V. He always seemed to get up before his brother. Luckily for said brother it was a Sunday and as such had no work to go to. Both men had signed the contracts and Paul having no job had nothing to worry about. Patrick on the other hand was working retail at a local book store and probably should have called into work to get the week off.
Finally the alarm in his brother's room went off again. With a growl coming from the room and a loud slap the alarm went back to being silent. Paul sighed as he went to the Kitchen to get himself another round of Pop tarts.
"Pat you're going to have to get up eventually," Paul called out from the kitchen. A low growl was his only answer before Paul picked up his deck looking at it. He beamed at the red eyes and the barrel dragon before he put it back down. He thought for a second then smiled as he grabbed the keys to the Chevette.
"Pat, I'm going out!" Paul yelled. He only got a grunt as a reply as he left.
~*~
"How much for the box?" Paul asked again.
"It'll cost ya about hundred and twenty bucks," The man replied from behind his counter. Paul sighed handing over the credit card before he took the bag and left. He cautiously opened the door to see Patrick leaning back against the counter a bowl in his hands he was talking fast on the phone. Paul set the bag on the table after closing the door clearing his throat.
"Hi Paul," Patrick said calmly. He finished the bowl and set it in the sink to be washed later. Inside were various posters and another pile of old Duel Monster cards. Paul chuckled as he thought about the pile. It was mostly useless cards and water rares. He put his deck on the table before he went through his binder.
~*~
"Looks like Paul got more cards," Patrick said softly.
"So when do you leave for this fling of yours?" It was his boss accusing him as usual of trying to become some glorified game player.
"Today in the afternoon, a boat is scheduled to leave San Francisco bay," He answered.
"And how long will you be gone?" He asked again rapidly.
"Probably a week, I'm taking my cell phone with me so if it takes longer I'll call you," Patrick replied almost exasperated.
"If it takes longer than a week don't bother, you'll be fired," His boss replied bluntly.
"So you're telling me if I take longer than a week this'll be my last paycheck?" Patrick asked carefully.
"Yes that's exactly what I'm saying," His boss growled.
"Then deal, if I'm not back in a week I'll just leave you a nice long message and we can part ways," Patrick replied grinning. Paul finally came out of the room with his deck. "Tooling as usual?" Patrick asked
"Yep, oh I got us a box of boosters," Paul replied quickly pointing to the bag.
"Us or for just you?" Patrick replied hesitantly.
"Us," Paul replied quickly.
"Ok, so I guess we hand each other cards we think the other can use?" Patrick asked.
"Yup," Paul asked. They began to open the packs slowly looking at each card putting some face down in front of them tossing the others to each other or adding them to the pile on the card table. Then the debates began before long most of the cards had either been put into card binders, or put on the pile of cards with the others on the card table.
"Last few," Patrick opening his next one. He gave a whoop of happiness then smiled.
"What are you whooping about?" Paul asked bitterly.
"I got a Cyber Jar!" Patrick smiled tossing the card over to Paul.
"That's the one that dark holes right?" Paul asked.
"Yup, then it makes both players draw five cards and special summon any monsters," Patrick continued to explain.
"That'll go great with the Shadow Ghoul you own," Paul replied calmly.
"Yeah and it could come in handy, if they get rid of my stuff I can make sure you don't get anything either," Patrick replied confidently. Paul opened his next one and jumped up shocked.
"Oh my god!" He cried as he dropped the card on the table. Patrick looked at it.
"Axe of Despair?" He replied confused.
"Read it Patrick, just read it," Paul replied shakily.
"Increase the attack of one monster by 1000 points. If axe of despair would be sent to the graveyard you may offer a monster in tribute to put it on top of owner's library," Patrick read slowly. He smiled nodding.
"Like?" Paul asked.
"Yeah that goes great in any deck," Patrick said eyeing it.
"Too bad, it's going in mine," Paul replied slipping it in the middle of his deck. Patrick laughed slipping the cyber jar into his own.
"Quick game?" Patrick asked.
"How long before we have to be in San Francisco?" Paul asked.
"A couple of hours, figure about an hours drive, enough time for one good game," Patrick said quickly.
"You're on," Paul grinned evilly.
~*~
"First turn honors?" Patrick asked.
"I get them," Paul replied. He played a card in defense mode then played three cards face down.
"Playing defensive eh?" Patrick asked. He in turn dropped La Jinn the Mystical Genie of the Lamp. (1800/1000) He attacked Paul's face down card and activated his giant rat. (1400/1450: When sent to the graveyard as result of a battle special summon one earth monster to the field with Attack less than 1500) Paul in turn played a Kojikocy in attack mode. Patrick Laughed until Paul drew his next card and played it. He played the Gaia Power raising Kojikocy to 2000 attack points, and then attacked La Jinn destroying him. (Patrick 1800/ Paul 2000)
"Looks like someone needs to relearn how to play," Paul taunted.
"Looks like someone needs to get ready for a beating!" Patrick responded dropping the Beast of Talwar (2400/2150). He attacked the Kojikocy dropping Paul lower. (Patrick 1800/Paul 1600) He then dropped two cards down. A gleam hit Paul's eye as he drew his next card.
"I play one card in face down defense position," Paul said waiting for the attack he knew would come.
"I activate the magic card I have played face down. The Malevolent Nuzzler," Patrick replied flipping the card face up. (Increase the monster equipped with this card by 700 attack. If this card would be sent to the graveyard you may pay 500 life points to put it on top of your deck instead.) "And I attack your face down card," he finished.
Paul grinned ear to ear, "You just activated the Princess of Sorority! I mean Tsurugi."(900/700: when flipped deal 500 points direct damage to your opponent for each magic or trap card they have on the field)
"Still the pervert," Patrick sighed as he took the hit hook line and sinker. (Patrick 800/ Paul 1600) Paul drew his next card then dropped it on the field in defense position. Patrick drew the change of heart card. He smiled, "It ends here. I play change of heart!"
Paul grew nervous as Patrick took the Kojikocy he went through his magic and trap cards and smiled. "I activate the Just Desserts card! It's game over!" Paul cheered. (When flipped deal 500 points direct damage to your opponent for each monster they have on the field)
Patrick sighed, "That card has saved your ass so many times."
"I know isn't it great?" Paul smiled.
"If it wasn't for that card I would have killed you!" Patrick growled.
"And can't you believe it's the only one I own?" Paul replied laughing.
"Lets go pack," Patrick replied lowly.
~*~
Patrick parked the car at the docks sighing as he did so. He was nervous; apparently they weren't the only Eliminators from America to go to the tournament. As he got out of the car he put on the clip on shades to his glasses and stood tall, that is until Paul laughed at the motions.
"That intimidation crap never works Pat, just be you," Paul said chuckling uncontrollably.
"Yeah well first impressions can be tough," He said nervously. The men grabbed their bags and put their decks in their pockets. They walked forward looking for the Eliminator's boats and kept wandering till they eventually stopped to ask.
"The Duelist Kingdom Eliminator boat? It's in the Southside dock. They wanted to keep it far away from the Duelist's boats so they won't find out. You guys are supposed to be hush hush," The sailor said pointing down the way they were going. They kept walking for what seemed like forever until they saw a small cruise liner. In front was a group of five people. Four men and a woman waited to get onboard the liner. Upon closer inspection it looked like the men were giving the woman wide berth.
"Hello, I assume you two are the Tag Team Champions, what are you doing here?" One of the men said quickly.
"We're Eliminators," Patrick replied. Paul merely nodded towards the woman before asking,
"What's her story?"
"Oh her? She's one of the top Female duelists in the United States, we only know she's called the Venus Flytrap," The man replied.
"I'm guessing because she lures victims to her and defeats them?" Patrick asked.
"More like pulverizes them, she's a pro tour player been around for awhile," The man replied nodding.
Patrick offered his hand forward, "My names Patrick, what's yours?"
"They call me Jeffery, I'm also one of the Eliminators," He replied with pride shaking the proffered hand.
Paul spoke up, "I'm Paul, the other half of the Tag Team Champions."
"Nice to meet you two, I saw the match last night and thought about how good a Just Desserts might do me," Jeffery spoke up.
"What is it with everyone and that damn Just Desserts! Forget the damn card; there are better uses for your card space jeesh!" Patrick said fuming.
"What's up with him?" Jeffery asked Paul.
"He just lost because of that card. I wouldn't mention it for the rest of the trip," Paul replied softly.
"All Aboard!" Came the cry of a sailor. A gang plank dropped down to them and they all grabbed their gear heading up it.
"We're off to the Kingdom the wonderful Kingdom of Duels," Paul sang as they headed up it. The woman merely rolled her eyes glaring at the two of them sending a shiver up Patrick's spine.
~*~
It took them only a short while to find their cabins; both brothers' cabins were across from each other making it easy for them to talk strategy. The Venus Flytrap's cabin was on the deck below, it seems like she had her own space and the men were content to keep it that way. She could be often seen walking around the ship as they made their way to Pegasus' Island.
"Man she's hot!" Paul exclaimed as they men gathered around. They had already been trading cards in the galley and a couple were already playing duels or tinkering with their decks.
"Paul, when will you learn to not make an ass of yourself when referring to women," Patrick sighed putting his face in his hands.
"The moment you become the Magic Champion," Paul replied calmly.
"Figures you'd go and pick one of the hardest things," Patrick sighed.
"She is cute though," Jeffery said.
"Yeah I'll give you that, but it don't think we stand a chance gentleman," Patrick said plopping down on a table bench.
"How so oh great one in the ways of women," Paul said sarcastically.
"Rule of thumb the cuter they are the more likely they're taken," Patrick replied matter-of-factly.
"This coming from experience I take it," Paul replied.
"Shut up Paul," Patrick replied tersely.
"It was a dinner party wasn't it? What was her name Monica?" Paul asked tauntingly.
"Jessica," Patrick sighed in defeat. Jeffery could only laugh drawing the attention of the other Eliminators including the Flytrap.
Paul sat watching the T.V. He always seemed to get up before his brother. Luckily for said brother it was a Sunday and as such had no work to go to. Both men had signed the contracts and Paul having no job had nothing to worry about. Patrick on the other hand was working retail at a local book store and probably should have called into work to get the week off.
Finally the alarm in his brother's room went off again. With a growl coming from the room and a loud slap the alarm went back to being silent. Paul sighed as he went to the Kitchen to get himself another round of Pop tarts.
"Pat you're going to have to get up eventually," Paul called out from the kitchen. A low growl was his only answer before Paul picked up his deck looking at it. He beamed at the red eyes and the barrel dragon before he put it back down. He thought for a second then smiled as he grabbed the keys to the Chevette.
"Pat, I'm going out!" Paul yelled. He only got a grunt as a reply as he left.
~*~
"How much for the box?" Paul asked again.
"It'll cost ya about hundred and twenty bucks," The man replied from behind his counter. Paul sighed handing over the credit card before he took the bag and left. He cautiously opened the door to see Patrick leaning back against the counter a bowl in his hands he was talking fast on the phone. Paul set the bag on the table after closing the door clearing his throat.
"Hi Paul," Patrick said calmly. He finished the bowl and set it in the sink to be washed later. Inside were various posters and another pile of old Duel Monster cards. Paul chuckled as he thought about the pile. It was mostly useless cards and water rares. He put his deck on the table before he went through his binder.
~*~
"Looks like Paul got more cards," Patrick said softly.
"So when do you leave for this fling of yours?" It was his boss accusing him as usual of trying to become some glorified game player.
"Today in the afternoon, a boat is scheduled to leave San Francisco bay," He answered.
"And how long will you be gone?" He asked again rapidly.
"Probably a week, I'm taking my cell phone with me so if it takes longer I'll call you," Patrick replied almost exasperated.
"If it takes longer than a week don't bother, you'll be fired," His boss replied bluntly.
"So you're telling me if I take longer than a week this'll be my last paycheck?" Patrick asked carefully.
"Yes that's exactly what I'm saying," His boss growled.
"Then deal, if I'm not back in a week I'll just leave you a nice long message and we can part ways," Patrick replied grinning. Paul finally came out of the room with his deck. "Tooling as usual?" Patrick asked
"Yep, oh I got us a box of boosters," Paul replied quickly pointing to the bag.
"Us or for just you?" Patrick replied hesitantly.
"Us," Paul replied quickly.
"Ok, so I guess we hand each other cards we think the other can use?" Patrick asked.
"Yup," Paul asked. They began to open the packs slowly looking at each card putting some face down in front of them tossing the others to each other or adding them to the pile on the card table. Then the debates began before long most of the cards had either been put into card binders, or put on the pile of cards with the others on the card table.
"Last few," Patrick opening his next one. He gave a whoop of happiness then smiled.
"What are you whooping about?" Paul asked bitterly.
"I got a Cyber Jar!" Patrick smiled tossing the card over to Paul.
"That's the one that dark holes right?" Paul asked.
"Yup, then it makes both players draw five cards and special summon any monsters," Patrick continued to explain.
"That'll go great with the Shadow Ghoul you own," Paul replied calmly.
"Yeah and it could come in handy, if they get rid of my stuff I can make sure you don't get anything either," Patrick replied confidently. Paul opened his next one and jumped up shocked.
"Oh my god!" He cried as he dropped the card on the table. Patrick looked at it.
"Axe of Despair?" He replied confused.
"Read it Patrick, just read it," Paul replied shakily.
"Increase the attack of one monster by 1000 points. If axe of despair would be sent to the graveyard you may offer a monster in tribute to put it on top of owner's library," Patrick read slowly. He smiled nodding.
"Like?" Paul asked.
"Yeah that goes great in any deck," Patrick said eyeing it.
"Too bad, it's going in mine," Paul replied slipping it in the middle of his deck. Patrick laughed slipping the cyber jar into his own.
"Quick game?" Patrick asked.
"How long before we have to be in San Francisco?" Paul asked.
"A couple of hours, figure about an hours drive, enough time for one good game," Patrick said quickly.
"You're on," Paul grinned evilly.
~*~
"First turn honors?" Patrick asked.
"I get them," Paul replied. He played a card in defense mode then played three cards face down.
"Playing defensive eh?" Patrick asked. He in turn dropped La Jinn the Mystical Genie of the Lamp. (1800/1000) He attacked Paul's face down card and activated his giant rat. (1400/1450: When sent to the graveyard as result of a battle special summon one earth monster to the field with Attack less than 1500) Paul in turn played a Kojikocy in attack mode. Patrick Laughed until Paul drew his next card and played it. He played the Gaia Power raising Kojikocy to 2000 attack points, and then attacked La Jinn destroying him. (Patrick 1800/ Paul 2000)
"Looks like someone needs to relearn how to play," Paul taunted.
"Looks like someone needs to get ready for a beating!" Patrick responded dropping the Beast of Talwar (2400/2150). He attacked the Kojikocy dropping Paul lower. (Patrick 1800/Paul 1600) He then dropped two cards down. A gleam hit Paul's eye as he drew his next card.
"I play one card in face down defense position," Paul said waiting for the attack he knew would come.
"I activate the magic card I have played face down. The Malevolent Nuzzler," Patrick replied flipping the card face up. (Increase the monster equipped with this card by 700 attack. If this card would be sent to the graveyard you may pay 500 life points to put it on top of your deck instead.) "And I attack your face down card," he finished.
Paul grinned ear to ear, "You just activated the Princess of Sorority! I mean Tsurugi."(900/700: when flipped deal 500 points direct damage to your opponent for each magic or trap card they have on the field)
"Still the pervert," Patrick sighed as he took the hit hook line and sinker. (Patrick 800/ Paul 1600) Paul drew his next card then dropped it on the field in defense position. Patrick drew the change of heart card. He smiled, "It ends here. I play change of heart!"
Paul grew nervous as Patrick took the Kojikocy he went through his magic and trap cards and smiled. "I activate the Just Desserts card! It's game over!" Paul cheered. (When flipped deal 500 points direct damage to your opponent for each monster they have on the field)
Patrick sighed, "That card has saved your ass so many times."
"I know isn't it great?" Paul smiled.
"If it wasn't for that card I would have killed you!" Patrick growled.
"And can't you believe it's the only one I own?" Paul replied laughing.
"Lets go pack," Patrick replied lowly.
~*~
Patrick parked the car at the docks sighing as he did so. He was nervous; apparently they weren't the only Eliminators from America to go to the tournament. As he got out of the car he put on the clip on shades to his glasses and stood tall, that is until Paul laughed at the motions.
"That intimidation crap never works Pat, just be you," Paul said chuckling uncontrollably.
"Yeah well first impressions can be tough," He said nervously. The men grabbed their bags and put their decks in their pockets. They walked forward looking for the Eliminator's boats and kept wandering till they eventually stopped to ask.
"The Duelist Kingdom Eliminator boat? It's in the Southside dock. They wanted to keep it far away from the Duelist's boats so they won't find out. You guys are supposed to be hush hush," The sailor said pointing down the way they were going. They kept walking for what seemed like forever until they saw a small cruise liner. In front was a group of five people. Four men and a woman waited to get onboard the liner. Upon closer inspection it looked like the men were giving the woman wide berth.
"Hello, I assume you two are the Tag Team Champions, what are you doing here?" One of the men said quickly.
"We're Eliminators," Patrick replied. Paul merely nodded towards the woman before asking,
"What's her story?"
"Oh her? She's one of the top Female duelists in the United States, we only know she's called the Venus Flytrap," The man replied.
"I'm guessing because she lures victims to her and defeats them?" Patrick asked.
"More like pulverizes them, she's a pro tour player been around for awhile," The man replied nodding.
Patrick offered his hand forward, "My names Patrick, what's yours?"
"They call me Jeffery, I'm also one of the Eliminators," He replied with pride shaking the proffered hand.
Paul spoke up, "I'm Paul, the other half of the Tag Team Champions."
"Nice to meet you two, I saw the match last night and thought about how good a Just Desserts might do me," Jeffery spoke up.
"What is it with everyone and that damn Just Desserts! Forget the damn card; there are better uses for your card space jeesh!" Patrick said fuming.
"What's up with him?" Jeffery asked Paul.
"He just lost because of that card. I wouldn't mention it for the rest of the trip," Paul replied softly.
"All Aboard!" Came the cry of a sailor. A gang plank dropped down to them and they all grabbed their gear heading up it.
"We're off to the Kingdom the wonderful Kingdom of Duels," Paul sang as they headed up it. The woman merely rolled her eyes glaring at the two of them sending a shiver up Patrick's spine.
~*~
It took them only a short while to find their cabins; both brothers' cabins were across from each other making it easy for them to talk strategy. The Venus Flytrap's cabin was on the deck below, it seems like she had her own space and the men were content to keep it that way. She could be often seen walking around the ship as they made their way to Pegasus' Island.
"Man she's hot!" Paul exclaimed as they men gathered around. They had already been trading cards in the galley and a couple were already playing duels or tinkering with their decks.
"Paul, when will you learn to not make an ass of yourself when referring to women," Patrick sighed putting his face in his hands.
"The moment you become the Magic Champion," Paul replied calmly.
"Figures you'd go and pick one of the hardest things," Patrick sighed.
"She is cute though," Jeffery said.
"Yeah I'll give you that, but it don't think we stand a chance gentleman," Patrick said plopping down on a table bench.
"How so oh great one in the ways of women," Paul said sarcastically.
"Rule of thumb the cuter they are the more likely they're taken," Patrick replied matter-of-factly.
"This coming from experience I take it," Paul replied.
"Shut up Paul," Patrick replied tersely.
"It was a dinner party wasn't it? What was her name Monica?" Paul asked tauntingly.
"Jessica," Patrick sighed in defeat. Jeffery could only laugh drawing the attention of the other Eliminators including the Flytrap.