---- Yu-Gi-Oh: Duelist Legends ----
---- Chapter 1: A Strange Happening ----
=== Tokyo - Duel King Tournament ===
"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the final match of the Yu-Gi-Oh Duel King Tournament!!! We have two finalists left, each regarded as the strongest duelists in all the world! At under 17 years old, these two already have world-championship decks and skills! In one corner, representing the eastern half of Tokyo, Masaharu Anazawa!!"
From out of the sidelines came a young boy with spiky black hair and deep, blue eyes. He wore a long black overcoat over a red shirt, and his black pants were plastered with the image of the Black Magician. Stepping up to the dueling arena, he sat down at the table and started to shuffle his deck.
"And, in the other corner is the representative of western Tokyo, Kaori Makino!!"
A beautiful young woman stepped off the sidelines on the other end of the arena, with long flowing red hair and soft brown eyes. Dressed in a simple pair of blue jeans and a white t-shirt, she sat down opposite Masaharu and began to shuffle her deck as well. Both players slammed down their decks at the same time, calling out, "Duel!!"
As both duelists drew their opening hands, the announcer took the time to comment a bit more.
"Young Masaharu-kun is the champion of Japan, while Kaori-chan came in a close second place during that tournament. Masaharu-kun uses Magicians; Kaori-chan uses Warriors. Both of these fierce duelists are equally skilled.... Anyone could take this match!"
Picking up a card from her deck, Kaori called out, "I summon the Legendary Swordsman Masaki and place two cards. Turn end." As her opponent looked cooly at his hand, his eyes glanced up at her.
"Activate Hurricane! All of your Magic and Trap cards return to your hand. And now.... I summon Strike Mage! Attack and destroy her Masaki! That takes out 600 of your Life Points.... I'll end by placing three cards."
Drawing another card, Kaori spoke up again. "I place three cards and summon the Swift Swordsman--"
"Activate Instant Magic Card - Piercing Black Magic!" called out Masaharu. "This card deals half my Strike Mage's attack strength in direct damage to you, bringing you down to 2650 Life Points."
".... Hmph. Swift Swordsman destroys your Strike Mage, dealing 100 damage to you--"
Again, Masaharu flipped another card face-up and spoke up. "Activate White Magic Revival! When my Strike Mage goes to the Cemetary, it summons this new monster - White Magician, in defense mode with 2200 attack points! But to use it, I sacrifice half my Life Points first.... so I'm down to 1950 Life Points."
Picking up his next card, Masaharu began his turn, stating plainly, "This is the last turn of the game, Kaori-chan."
Kaori chuckled. "Yeah, right. Even you won't end this so soon."
"I summon Skilled Black Magician! Then, I play Jar of Greed, which gives me two more cards.... and also places one Magic Counter on the Skilled Black Magician. Then, I play Harpy's Feather Sweep, destroying each of your placed cards.... and placing a second Magic Counter on my monster. Finally, I play Treasure of Heaven, forcing each player to draw until each has seven cards.... and placing one final Magic Counter on this card. Now, I sacrifice it to summon the Black Magician!!!"
Staring at the cards in awe, Kaori murmured, "It really is over...." Suddenly, the wind began to pick up in the arena. Both duelists noticed the effects immediately, as their cards were swirled around on the arena. Without warning, the ceiling exploded loudly, revealing a large black vortex in the sky.
"W-What.... in Hell.... ?!!" cried out Masaharu, bracing himself tightly while grasping Kaori firmly. "Kaori-chan! Stay close to me!"
A bright light shone in the sky, and time seemed to stop for everyone but the two duelists. Appearing in the sky was a face.... one that both duelist recognized plainly.
".... !!!! P-Pegasus.... J. Crawford.... !!!"
Grinning slightly, the face of Pegasus chuckled.
"Hello, Masaharu-chan, Kaori-chan.... I know both of your skills quite well, quite well.... And it's time we took a bit of a trip. A trip.... to my world!! Mwa-ha-ha...."
The wind became even more fierce, and Kaori was ripped away from Masaharu. As he stared in mute shock, he heard her cry out, "Masaharu!!!" Clenching his fists tightly, Masaharu yelled out her name, and jumped into the air, following her into the vortex.
"Pegasus.... I'll get you for this if you hurt her...."
"Don't worry, Masaharu-chan. I won't hurt either of you.... yet."
Gritting his teeth, Masaharu screamed, "KAORI-CHAN!!!"
---- Chapter 1: A Strange Happening ----
=== Tokyo - Duel King Tournament ===
"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the final match of the Yu-Gi-Oh Duel King Tournament!!! We have two finalists left, each regarded as the strongest duelists in all the world! At under 17 years old, these two already have world-championship decks and skills! In one corner, representing the eastern half of Tokyo, Masaharu Anazawa!!"
From out of the sidelines came a young boy with spiky black hair and deep, blue eyes. He wore a long black overcoat over a red shirt, and his black pants were plastered with the image of the Black Magician. Stepping up to the dueling arena, he sat down at the table and started to shuffle his deck.
"And, in the other corner is the representative of western Tokyo, Kaori Makino!!"
A beautiful young woman stepped off the sidelines on the other end of the arena, with long flowing red hair and soft brown eyes. Dressed in a simple pair of blue jeans and a white t-shirt, she sat down opposite Masaharu and began to shuffle her deck as well. Both players slammed down their decks at the same time, calling out, "Duel!!"
As both duelists drew their opening hands, the announcer took the time to comment a bit more.
"Young Masaharu-kun is the champion of Japan, while Kaori-chan came in a close second place during that tournament. Masaharu-kun uses Magicians; Kaori-chan uses Warriors. Both of these fierce duelists are equally skilled.... Anyone could take this match!"
Picking up a card from her deck, Kaori called out, "I summon the Legendary Swordsman Masaki and place two cards. Turn end." As her opponent looked cooly at his hand, his eyes glanced up at her.
"Activate Hurricane! All of your Magic and Trap cards return to your hand. And now.... I summon Strike Mage! Attack and destroy her Masaki! That takes out 600 of your Life Points.... I'll end by placing three cards."
Drawing another card, Kaori spoke up again. "I place three cards and summon the Swift Swordsman--"
"Activate Instant Magic Card - Piercing Black Magic!" called out Masaharu. "This card deals half my Strike Mage's attack strength in direct damage to you, bringing you down to 2650 Life Points."
".... Hmph. Swift Swordsman destroys your Strike Mage, dealing 100 damage to you--"
Again, Masaharu flipped another card face-up and spoke up. "Activate White Magic Revival! When my Strike Mage goes to the Cemetary, it summons this new monster - White Magician, in defense mode with 2200 attack points! But to use it, I sacrifice half my Life Points first.... so I'm down to 1950 Life Points."
Picking up his next card, Masaharu began his turn, stating plainly, "This is the last turn of the game, Kaori-chan."
Kaori chuckled. "Yeah, right. Even you won't end this so soon."
"I summon Skilled Black Magician! Then, I play Jar of Greed, which gives me two more cards.... and also places one Magic Counter on the Skilled Black Magician. Then, I play Harpy's Feather Sweep, destroying each of your placed cards.... and placing a second Magic Counter on my monster. Finally, I play Treasure of Heaven, forcing each player to draw until each has seven cards.... and placing one final Magic Counter on this card. Now, I sacrifice it to summon the Black Magician!!!"
Staring at the cards in awe, Kaori murmured, "It really is over...." Suddenly, the wind began to pick up in the arena. Both duelists noticed the effects immediately, as their cards were swirled around on the arena. Without warning, the ceiling exploded loudly, revealing a large black vortex in the sky.
"W-What.... in Hell.... ?!!" cried out Masaharu, bracing himself tightly while grasping Kaori firmly. "Kaori-chan! Stay close to me!"
A bright light shone in the sky, and time seemed to stop for everyone but the two duelists. Appearing in the sky was a face.... one that both duelist recognized plainly.
".... !!!! P-Pegasus.... J. Crawford.... !!!"
Grinning slightly, the face of Pegasus chuckled.
"Hello, Masaharu-chan, Kaori-chan.... I know both of your skills quite well, quite well.... And it's time we took a bit of a trip. A trip.... to my world!! Mwa-ha-ha...."
The wind became even more fierce, and Kaori was ripped away from Masaharu. As he stared in mute shock, he heard her cry out, "Masaharu!!!" Clenching his fists tightly, Masaharu yelled out her name, and jumped into the air, following her into the vortex.
"Pegasus.... I'll get you for this if you hurt her...."
"Don't worry, Masaharu-chan. I won't hurt either of you.... yet."
Gritting his teeth, Masaharu screamed, "KAORI-CHAN!!!"