---- Chapter 3: Kaiba's Challenge! ----
=== Domino City Harbor ===
Masaharu (still reeling from Kaori's slap earlier) helped the young girl off the boat, unfortunately....
Two guns cocked, and the two duelists were soon staring down the barrel of two pistols. Mokuba ran up between the goons, slapping away the guns. "No violence!" he yelled, as the goons slunked away.
"M-Mokuba Kaiba.... ? What do you want?"
"My brother, Seto Kaiba, has asked that you come back to Kaiba Corporation with me. He wants to duel you two, to ensure his win in the King of Games Cup. Please, come this way if you want to...."
Stepping forward, Kaori grinned and replied, "Sure. I'll be glad to whip him at his own game."
Mokuba chuckled. "You? Beat niisama? Ha! Yeah, right! Anyway, there's a limo waiting at the entrance...."
=== Kaiba Corporation - Main Office ===
A buzzer lit up on Kaiba's switchboard, as he pressed a button and snapped, "What is it?"
Upon hearing Mokuba's voice, however, Kaiba's face contorted into a vicious smile....
"They're here, niisama."
"Send them up to the office.... I'll duel them here."
"Right away."
Shortly afterwards, Masaharu and a smirking Kaori entered the office. Kaiba rose from his seat, and started up his duel disk.
"Let's duel," he said solemnly, with no hint of emotion. With a confused look, Masaharu held up his hand. "B-But.... we don't have duel disks...."
With a slight scowl, Kaiba reached into his desk and dug out a dueling disk, tossing it at Masaharu.... which was promptly caught by Kaori. Snapping the equipment on her arm and starting it up, she snapped her deck in and announced....
"Time to duel, Seto."
Both players drew their opening hands, and Kaiba held up a card.
"I'll go first. I place two cards...." Two holographic cards appeared on the ground, hovering slightly. ".... and summon Blood Vorse in attack mode, with 1900 attack points!" A large beastman holding a sword appeared on the field, a vicious sneer on its face.
Still smirking, Kaori drew her card.
This poor fool doesn't know what she's getting into.... Mmeh-heh-heh.
"I summon Martial Arts Master in attack mode, with 1900 attack points! I also place three cards." Three holograms of cards materialized on the field, as did a man dressed in a white martial arts gi with spiked hair, cracking his knuckles menacingly.
"Your move, dragon-boy."
".... ? Dragon-boy? What impudence.... I sacrifice Blood Vorse to this card, my 'White Dragon Descent!'" The Blood Vorse swirled around and vanished into a vortex, giving way to a warrior riding on a large white dragon. "Now, I use its special ability to sacrifice it.... and show you God."
Bursting out from the White Dragon Paladin, a white dragon emerged, filling the office completely and actually shattering the ceiling as it rose up into the sky. Kaiba laughed maniacally, his face twisted in an evil sneer. Kaori's reaction was shock....
"Wh-What kind of hologram is this?!"
"Hologram? No, this is a true beast! Remember, this is a Shadow Game! Activate Quick Attack!! Blue Eyes White Dragon!! Burst Stream Attack--!!!"
Sparks flew from the dragon's mouth, as a large blast shot from its gaping maw. Unable to react in time, Kaori was blown off her feet as the Martial Arts Master was blown to pieces. Thinking quickly, Masaharu grabbed her and helped her to her feet, but he was still shocked as well.
".... The Blue Eyes White Dragon.... Magnificent! I never knew it held such massive power! But now, it's over.... Activate Trap! Destruction Ring!!" The Blue Eyes White Dragon started to glow even whiter, as Kaiba shouted out, "N-No!! Not that.... !!! Blue Eyes!!!"
The Blue Eyes exploded suddenly, knocking Kaiba over. As the smoke cleared, a swirling ring was in front of Kaori and defending her. "Trap Activated - Defense Ring. You lose 3000 Life Points, Kaiba."
Groaning, Kaiba rose to his feet. "Y-You.... scum! I'll kill you for that!!"
Drawing his card, Kaiba snapped, "I summon Cave Dragon in defense mode. Turn End."
A dragon appeared on the field, curled up in its wings.
Grinning, Kaori called out, "I summon Swift Swordsman in attack mode, with 1800 attack points!" A swordsman appeared on the field, dressed in a red kimono and gripping his sword tightly. "To end my turn, I'll place two more cards. Turn end."
Still seeting, Kaiba yelled out, "I play Raise Dead, to bring Blue Eyes White Dragon back to the field! I will.... I WILL SHOW YOU GOD!!! Die!!!!"
Blue Eyes reappeared on the field, and shot out a powerful Burst Stream, but Kaori just smirked even more.
"Activate Trap! Magic Cylinder!!!"
"W-What?!!"
A large cylinder appeared on the field, and redirected the Burst Stream to a new target - Kaiba. The attack hit Kaiba hard, sending him crashing into the wall behind him. The smoke cleared, and Kaiba could be seen clutching his chest tightly. "Y-You.... insolent...." he sputtered, falling to his knees. Mokuba entered the room, running over to his brother.
"Niisama! A-Are you alright?"
Neglecting to answer, Kaiba reached over to his desk and tossed a duel disk over to Masaharu.
"Pegasus.... tells me that you're the stronger of the two duelists. I won't have to duel you - I know I'm beaten. Now leave...."
Infuriated, Kaori huffed, "H-How DARE you?! I'm stronger than him!" Ignoring her for the moment, Masaharu slipped on his duel disk, and began to get used to its feel right away. And at that, both duelists turned to leave.
"Wait."
Masaharu and Kaori turned, and saw a very wounded Kaiba groaning to stand up.
"It.... was if my dueling tactics were the basis for your strategy. You copied my combo perfectly.... But how?"
Kaori snickered. "Because I've seen you duel about a dozen times with that worn-out deck of yours."
".... !!! H-How.... No one's ever seen me duel like that, except for Yugi and his friends...."
"Bingo!" Kaori chuckled. "You're in an animated series in our world. Get used to it. Later, Kaiba-chan!"
Kaori ran out of the room before she could see Kaiba seething in anger. Stepping back, Masaharu also exited the room.
".... ? Niisama?"
".... DAMN IT ALL!!! That impudent.... WRETCH!!!"
=== Duelist Kingdom - Pegasus' Banquet Hall ===
"Hmm? Yes, Yugi-chan, Jounouchi-chan?"
Yugi and Jounouchi stepped forward, brandishing their duel disks.
"Time for some answers, Pegasus...."
=== Domino City Harbor ===
Masaharu (still reeling from Kaori's slap earlier) helped the young girl off the boat, unfortunately....
Two guns cocked, and the two duelists were soon staring down the barrel of two pistols. Mokuba ran up between the goons, slapping away the guns. "No violence!" he yelled, as the goons slunked away.
"M-Mokuba Kaiba.... ? What do you want?"
"My brother, Seto Kaiba, has asked that you come back to Kaiba Corporation with me. He wants to duel you two, to ensure his win in the King of Games Cup. Please, come this way if you want to...."
Stepping forward, Kaori grinned and replied, "Sure. I'll be glad to whip him at his own game."
Mokuba chuckled. "You? Beat niisama? Ha! Yeah, right! Anyway, there's a limo waiting at the entrance...."
=== Kaiba Corporation - Main Office ===
A buzzer lit up on Kaiba's switchboard, as he pressed a button and snapped, "What is it?"
Upon hearing Mokuba's voice, however, Kaiba's face contorted into a vicious smile....
"They're here, niisama."
"Send them up to the office.... I'll duel them here."
"Right away."
Shortly afterwards, Masaharu and a smirking Kaori entered the office. Kaiba rose from his seat, and started up his duel disk.
"Let's duel," he said solemnly, with no hint of emotion. With a confused look, Masaharu held up his hand. "B-But.... we don't have duel disks...."
With a slight scowl, Kaiba reached into his desk and dug out a dueling disk, tossing it at Masaharu.... which was promptly caught by Kaori. Snapping the equipment on her arm and starting it up, she snapped her deck in and announced....
"Time to duel, Seto."
Both players drew their opening hands, and Kaiba held up a card.
"I'll go first. I place two cards...." Two holographic cards appeared on the ground, hovering slightly. ".... and summon Blood Vorse in attack mode, with 1900 attack points!" A large beastman holding a sword appeared on the field, a vicious sneer on its face.
Still smirking, Kaori drew her card.
This poor fool doesn't know what she's getting into.... Mmeh-heh-heh.
"I summon Martial Arts Master in attack mode, with 1900 attack points! I also place three cards." Three holograms of cards materialized on the field, as did a man dressed in a white martial arts gi with spiked hair, cracking his knuckles menacingly.
"Your move, dragon-boy."
".... ? Dragon-boy? What impudence.... I sacrifice Blood Vorse to this card, my 'White Dragon Descent!'" The Blood Vorse swirled around and vanished into a vortex, giving way to a warrior riding on a large white dragon. "Now, I use its special ability to sacrifice it.... and show you God."
Bursting out from the White Dragon Paladin, a white dragon emerged, filling the office completely and actually shattering the ceiling as it rose up into the sky. Kaiba laughed maniacally, his face twisted in an evil sneer. Kaori's reaction was shock....
"Wh-What kind of hologram is this?!"
"Hologram? No, this is a true beast! Remember, this is a Shadow Game! Activate Quick Attack!! Blue Eyes White Dragon!! Burst Stream Attack--!!!"
Sparks flew from the dragon's mouth, as a large blast shot from its gaping maw. Unable to react in time, Kaori was blown off her feet as the Martial Arts Master was blown to pieces. Thinking quickly, Masaharu grabbed her and helped her to her feet, but he was still shocked as well.
".... The Blue Eyes White Dragon.... Magnificent! I never knew it held such massive power! But now, it's over.... Activate Trap! Destruction Ring!!" The Blue Eyes White Dragon started to glow even whiter, as Kaiba shouted out, "N-No!! Not that.... !!! Blue Eyes!!!"
The Blue Eyes exploded suddenly, knocking Kaiba over. As the smoke cleared, a swirling ring was in front of Kaori and defending her. "Trap Activated - Defense Ring. You lose 3000 Life Points, Kaiba."
Groaning, Kaiba rose to his feet. "Y-You.... scum! I'll kill you for that!!"
Drawing his card, Kaiba snapped, "I summon Cave Dragon in defense mode. Turn End."
A dragon appeared on the field, curled up in its wings.
Grinning, Kaori called out, "I summon Swift Swordsman in attack mode, with 1800 attack points!" A swordsman appeared on the field, dressed in a red kimono and gripping his sword tightly. "To end my turn, I'll place two more cards. Turn end."
Still seeting, Kaiba yelled out, "I play Raise Dead, to bring Blue Eyes White Dragon back to the field! I will.... I WILL SHOW YOU GOD!!! Die!!!!"
Blue Eyes reappeared on the field, and shot out a powerful Burst Stream, but Kaori just smirked even more.
"Activate Trap! Magic Cylinder!!!"
"W-What?!!"
A large cylinder appeared on the field, and redirected the Burst Stream to a new target - Kaiba. The attack hit Kaiba hard, sending him crashing into the wall behind him. The smoke cleared, and Kaiba could be seen clutching his chest tightly. "Y-You.... insolent...." he sputtered, falling to his knees. Mokuba entered the room, running over to his brother.
"Niisama! A-Are you alright?"
Neglecting to answer, Kaiba reached over to his desk and tossed a duel disk over to Masaharu.
"Pegasus.... tells me that you're the stronger of the two duelists. I won't have to duel you - I know I'm beaten. Now leave...."
Infuriated, Kaori huffed, "H-How DARE you?! I'm stronger than him!" Ignoring her for the moment, Masaharu slipped on his duel disk, and began to get used to its feel right away. And at that, both duelists turned to leave.
"Wait."
Masaharu and Kaori turned, and saw a very wounded Kaiba groaning to stand up.
"It.... was if my dueling tactics were the basis for your strategy. You copied my combo perfectly.... But how?"
Kaori snickered. "Because I've seen you duel about a dozen times with that worn-out deck of yours."
".... !!! H-How.... No one's ever seen me duel like that, except for Yugi and his friends...."
"Bingo!" Kaori chuckled. "You're in an animated series in our world. Get used to it. Later, Kaiba-chan!"
Kaori ran out of the room before she could see Kaiba seething in anger. Stepping back, Masaharu also exited the room.
".... ? Niisama?"
".... DAMN IT ALL!!! That impudent.... WRETCH!!!"
=== Duelist Kingdom - Pegasus' Banquet Hall ===
"Hmm? Yes, Yugi-chan, Jounouchi-chan?"
Yugi and Jounouchi stepped forward, brandishing their duel disks.
"Time for some answers, Pegasus...."