Chapter 3. Woman's Scorn I


Yugi yawned. It seemed to be morning. How odd. He sat up in his bed and stretched, his arms straightening until they well past the sleeves of his green Kuriboh-print pajamas. Downstairs, his grandfather scoured the internet for more information on the Dead Duelist tournament.
Hmm... not too far away, that's good... I suppose I'm not adverse to Yugi going to another tournament, but this is really soon, I mean, it's starts two days after Battle City ended... I think he would really enjoy it... open to goths only... that's odd... but it won't be a problem for Yugi.. the things young people wear these days... Hmm.. but what about Joey... he's not exactly what you would call a goth.. and how are they going to tell, anyway? What a stupid requirement. I mean, isn't anyone who calls them self a goth a goth? I guess that means there's a dress code then... black...
Hiya Mr. Muto. Whatcha looking at?
Hello, Joey. Yugi's upstairs, I don't think he's up yet. Speaking of which, you seem to be up early.
I seem? It's Monday for crying out loud. Yugi's gotta get down soon, or he'll be late for school.
School? Hmm, how much do you have left?
Today's the last day.
You never learn anything during the last few days, anyway. Yugi! Get down here already! Yugi paused in applying his eyeliner and glanced at the clock.
Aw, I'm late! He shouted, grabbing his coat, choker and, of course, the puzzle. He slid down the banister attempting to buckle the choker as he went, only managing to drop the puzzle on Joey's head.

Yugi, you have to learn to be more careful!
Right, later, I'm busy now! He replied, tossing his coat on and taking the puzzle from Joey as he ran out the door.
Have a- Began Mr. Muto, but he was cut off by the swinging of an empty door.
So NOW you're rushing?
Well, now, I'm late.
You were late when you applied the left eye, too. Laughed Joey.
Asked Yugi, unaware that the tail off his right eye went down an inch more than the one off his left.
I don't see the point in bothering about makeup. Especially when you're a guy.
Okay, so you're not a goth. We have established this.
I swear, you will never see me wearing anything except for the sake of being clothed.
I can hardly wait until you're proven wrong. They swung into the classroom, panting. The bell went off just as Joey's toe brushed the threshold.
That was close. Muttered Yugi, sitting down.
Wasn't it? Asked Ms. Yuri, who substituted sometimes. As you can plainly see, I am your substitute for today even though I had been so happy I was a substitute and my vacation had already started and I was going to take today off at the beach but apparently SOMEONE ELSE ALSO HAD THAT IDEA. NOW I'M STUCK IN A ROOM WITH A BUNCH OF WHINY TEENAGERS WHO WILL NOT PRETEND TO NOT JUST BE WAITING FOR THE DAMN BELL TO RING SO THEY CAN GO AWAY AND DO NOTHING, WHICH WAS ALL THEY WHERE DOING ANYWAY, ONLY IT WILL BE SPECIAL, BECAUSE INSTEAD OF DOING NOTHING AT SCHOOL, THEY'LL BE DOING NOTHING ALL AROUND THE STREETS AND CLOGGING THE TRAFFIC. BUT I'M NOT BITTER!! Everyone leaned back with disturbed looks on their faces as she ranted. The room was silent for a moment, and then Tristan said slowly, So... do you mind if we hide in a corner and scheme?
Hissed Ms. Yuri. Not at all! Go right ahead! She flumped into her seat and fumed, looking longingly out the window. Others followed the suit, but Yugi, Joey, Bakura, Tristan and Téa just hid in a corner and schemed like they said they would.
Did you hear about the acceptance rules for this tournament?
Said Joey. But I'm going to figure out how to get in anyway!
Well, that's simple enough.
Is it?
Yeah. You're problem in solved in two words.
Is it?
There was a pause.
Asked Joey expectantly. Bakura snorted. Hot Topic.
Goth in a box? Asked Yugi. Bakura snickered as Téa shook her head. They both got images of that.
Goth in a... you're not suggesting...? This is because I made fun of your eyeliner, isn't it?
Partially. But mostly it's because you're a good duelist and you should be in more tournaments.
Damn you.
Hey, is that- Said Bakura suddenly, pointing at something out the window. They all looked, and there was Neko, obviously trying to get their attention. She would take a flower from one of the beds, wave it over her head, and do the mama had a baby and her head popped off thing so that it would hit the window. Yugi looked to make sure Ms. Yuri wasn't looking, not that she would care if she did, and opened the window.

Finally. I had to smile sweetly at three different people staring at this freak throwing flowers at the school before you noticed.
What are you doing? Why aren't you in school?
Right. I moved here yesterday, and I'm going to show up for the last day. You never do anything on the last day of school. Yugi sighed.
Too bad granpa's convinced you're bent on destroying my innocence. You'd get along so well.
Your granpa's... what.. I only talked to him once, and he called me honey-sweety pussycat... Neko yelped, sounding very surprised. Bakura snickered. He leaned to the window and called out, Hey, we're gonna do cruel and unusual things to Joey after school today. Wanna join us?
Sure, okay. Then maybe later we can duel? Or do you want to wait until the tournament?
Sure. I'll be you're first official Dead Duelist duel.
Sounds like fun.
Could you close the window, please? Asked Ms. Yuri. It's hot out there.
Joey smiled, grabbing the frame. Damn right it is. Neko blushed.

Aww... C'mon Joey, this'll be fun! Insisted Bakura.
What'll be fun, He muttered as Neko joined them, Is kicking ass at the tournament.
Wassa ass' mither Joey?
Oh, great. Muttered Téa. He's following us.
Don't worry. Soothed Yugi, There's no way they're letting him into Hot Topic. When they got there, it was mostly empty, but they noticed Angelie squawking as she read the price tag on a victorian-style dress.
Well... Began Yugi. What do you normally dress like?
A normal person. Yugi looked flatly at Joey and he shrugged.
I just never thought about it before! I usually wear whatever's clean!
No, you don't. Muttered Angelie, sniffing as she passed. Joey made a rude gesture as Neko analyzed whatever's clean.
Well... I suppose if you're not adverse to larger pants...
Nah, but not gansta style, alright?
No, a gangster and a goth are two completely different things, and besides, She giggled nervously, Your accent suggests a different kind of gangster altogether. Téa rolled her eyes as Neko and Yugi thumbed though the racks.
Ah-ha! This'll work! Cried Neko, pulling something out of the racks.
Added Yugi, handing her something and running his hand along the top of the rack, Now, just a little...there! Yugi bundled up the pile and handed it to Joey.
Okay, Joey, see how these fit. Joey threw a questioning eye at the pile of clothing.
Well, try it on, let's see how you look. Prompted Bakura. Joey looked doubtfully at the selections as he was ushered into the changing room.
Hey Yugi? He asked after a moment.
Yes Joey?
Which one of these are pants? Everyone in the store facefalled.
The ones with legs! Called Angelie.
Screw you, Angel-face. Muttered Joey.
Joey, can I help? Asked Yugi, knocking on the door.
Sure. You can tell me what this is. He answered letting him in the stall. All who listened formed pictures in their minds as a colorful conversation ensued.
Those are the pants.
They're huge! Yugi, you said you wouldn't-
It's not as bad when you put them on, I swear.
What is wrong with pants that fit?
Well, I talked with Neko about leather ones, but she said you didn't have the- wait, is that kid out there?
Called Téa.
Look, just put them on.
Oh, alright. Hey! There's only one leg!
There's two legs, you've mixed up the ankle of one of them for the waist, you see?
Ah... so this is the waist... that's smaller than the leg!
Well, yeah, that's why they're not gangster pants. The waist is at the waist.
Okay... and this is the shirt then?

Yug, I'm not gonna be able to fit this on one arm!
It stretches.. there.. now put these on...
ALL of them?!
Well, at least five on each wrist... and one around your neck... Now get down here. I want to help you...with this...
Oh, no.... THIS is DEFINITELY because I made fun of your eyeliner!
No, it's DEFINITELY because all goths wear it... now come on... what do you want? Tails like me? Kitty like Neko? Little swirls?
Something not really noticeable...
There you go... that looks good..
Can we see now? Asked Téa.
Screamed Joey. Yugi opened the door.
Oh, my eyes! Shouted Tristan.
Nice look. Muttered Angelie snidely.
Bite me. Spat Joey. He was dressed from winged eyes to hidden toes in neon, dayglo colors. He had on a tight, safety orange shirt with Sagii the dark clown on it and huge neon green pants which covered his feet. As a final touch he had about ten globraclets on each wrist and was wearing two popped together as a necklace. He looked stonily at Tristan.
You laugh, you die, bro.
It's an improvement. Purred Angelie with an evil grin.
Screw you. Hissed Joey.
You're not my type.

Well, that was...entertaining. Muttered Téa.
began Yugi, eager to take the focus off poor Joey, who was silently nursing a very badly bruised ego. Yugi didn't dare tell him that he actually pulled off the look fairly well.
He started again, I guess me and Joey will just go and get our decks ready and get over there.
Excuse me? Asked Tristan.
Well, we are going to enter the tournament, I mean, that's why he's dressed up like this, isn't it?
Yeah, but what about us? Téa gasped.
Well, do you intend to sneak in again?
Neko gave the two a very shocked look. Yugi sighed.
Well, just dress in black and try to blend. One by one, the duelists broke off of the group, fetching decks and eyeliner.
Said Tristan suddenly, I better tell Serenity where we're going. I'll drive by everyone and pick the up then I guess.
Sure, okay. Said Téa. Tristan started off, then looked like he ran into a brick wall, ashamed, he turned to Téa.
Um... Téa?

Could you get the directions for me? Téa facefalled.
Sure. I'll have them when you pick me up.
Thanks a million. And he ran off. Téa sighed.
Gothy, gothy.. what do I own that is gothy?

Tristan wore black. He had black, he knew Yugi wore it alot, and he knew it was gothy. He wasn't sure how he was going to get in, but was working on piecing a plan together. He had borrowed his father's car, because his father was always complaining how much he hated seeing it in the driveway and told Tristan to get rid of it for him.
Wait, Tristan! Called Neko, running along side the car.
Neko! I was about to pick up the others, why don't you get in? Neko looked at the topless vehicle nervously.
Are you going to dead duelist?
Yeah, I just have to get everyone else first. He opened a door. C'mon, it'll be quicker this way. Nervously, Neko climbed into the back.

Excuse me?'
The tournament. He explained, turning a corner. Are you excited about it?
Umm... I feel like I don't have a choice in it.

Asked Mr. Muto, leaning towards the stairs.
Yikes, are they here already? Asked Yugi, dashing down with his backpack.
No, it's not that... you've got a phone call. He handed the phone to Yugi and went back to dusting the shelves.

Hello, young Yugi... Said an old, strangely familiar voice that creaked warmly like burning firewood. Beware... the if you lose the last duel in this tournament, the souls of your friends will be in jeopardy... and you will be totally alone... unloved in a duel with no cards where if you win, the world will lose... The voice drifted off into a dial tone.
What? No wait! Gasped Yugi, gripping the phone tightly. Soon another sound mixed into the steady moan of the dial.
Yugi, your friends are here!
He said, hanging up, Bye, grandpa! Love you! Yugi shouted behind him as he raced out. Neko was sitting behind Tristan, who was holding the door open for Yugi.
C'mon, we've still got to get Joey and Téa... and I think I may be giving Bakura a ride... Sure enough, Bakura stopped Tristan in much the same way Neko had, winding up sitting beside her in the back. Next they stopped in front of Joey's, and he leapt in quick before anyone could see him.
Hey, where's your sister, I'd like to say hi to her before-aak!
Joey! Down! They immediately proceeded to pick up Téa, though they hardly expected what they saw.
Began a very shocked Yugi. Téa had made an attempt to appear gothy... an attempt. She wore a little black dress beneath which you could see her bright red garter belt, holding up what was obviously the only pair of fishnets in the house. It seemed for a good measure she had borrowed her father's boots, which might have helped had she not switched the laces for lace, the same kind that was on her garter belt and the edges of her fishnets. It looked as if she had chopped the fingers off of a pair of navy evening gloves and shredded a red shawl that Bakura, wincing, hoped was not silk. She was wearing dark brown eyeliner normally, if a bit heavy as if she remembered goths wore dark eyeliner. She had attempted to rat her hair a bit, but apparently thought better of it before she reached the front.
Well? Do I look like a goth?
Uh... yeah. Said Yugi nervously. The ones with bad taste.
Agreed Neko. No, you look like a two-dollar whore.

After over an hour of This is how you remind me, (Yugi picked the radio station and Bakura wanted to see how long it would be before someone requested something else) they arrived at The Giza.
Damn mapquest. It said it would take just an hour. Muttered Tristan.
It'd have, if ya didn't get lost. Spat Joey.
I wouldn't have gotten lost- Tristan hissed, If you could read!
Children! Play nice! Purred a familiar, scathing voice.
Angelie! You're in this tournament?
No, I'm just here to watch these idiots go at it. She growled scathingly.
Goodness, Angelie, sighed Bakura, He was trying to be nice.
Trying and failing. Joey bristled.
Get lost, Angel-face.
Whatever you say, She turned a threw a final, self-contented smirk, Rainbow bright. Joey growled and stared after her as she calmly strided away.
It's not worth get worked up about, Joey. Soothed Yugi. Let's just go in. Joey mumbled to himself but walked on. Yugi was the first to of the group to go into the club, which looked rather small for a tournament of it's size.
You'll.. wait you're Yugi Muto! I didn't expect you to show up, I thought you'd take a rest from Battle City! Sputtered the guard.
He thought about the phone call and the strange voice. This looked like fun.
Go on in, then. He handed him two rings.
What are these for?
You'll find out inside. Yugi proceeded to be followed by Neko.
You're a duelist?
Yeah. I was in battle city and Duelist Kingdom. She pulled a necklace out of her purse. On close inspection, the guard saw it was made of star chips.
Well, go in. Joey was next. He seemed nervous, and didn't say anything until he was directly before the guard.

Crazy raver. Well, you've got a deck, go on in... ah, nice eyeliner, kid, got a deck? Go on... you. He sent along Bakura and pointed to Tristan.
his mind raced for a reason not to have a deck, We're here for the drinking, the all night partying and the wh- He saw censor kid behind the guard, The wenching. The guard gave him and odd look.
Is she here for the wenching too?
Uh, no... she's one of the wenches. He grabbed her arm. I can get you a good price.
On WHAT? Hissed Téa. The guard looked her up and down.
I believe it. Go on in. They hurried in to find everyone else fiddling with rings. Angelie was wearing hers on her hands, Yugi hung his off his belt, Joey strung his on his glow necklace, Neko was braiding hers into her hair, Bakura had put them on the ring's cord.
Two rings and a ring. He muttered, smiling.
What are the rings for? Asked Tristan.
I suppose we're about to find out. Answered Yugi heavily.
Yugi! And company! Cried a familiar voice.
That can't be who I think it is... Moaned Téa. Unfortunately, for Téa, it was. Mai Valentine dashed up to them, smiling widely, her rings strung though the lacings of her bodice.
What are you wearing? Gasped Joey, goggling.
I was about to ask you the same thing. She seemed to have the same idea as Joey, but went in a whole different direction. She wore a crinkled black dress and a silver medieval bodice over it, giving the feel of her normal clothes with the image of a renfreak, add to by the silver and black rosary with a Celtic cross. Her eye shadow was black and curved up.
This, well, um.. He covered his eyes, hoping she didn't see the eyeliner.
Hey, look! Said Neko, pointing, There's someone up there! They all turned to a stage rather close to them, close enough to blow their eardrums.
No way. Yugi gasped.
Welcome, honored guests... Purred a voice he had not heard for ages. A voice that seemed entirely amused by the gasps of the crowd. A voice, whose owner stood above them in a long red coat with his silver-white hair parted neatly across it.
Why, fellow duelists... Purred Maximilian Pegasus, You look as if you've seen a ghost.

I'm glad to see so many familiar faces... even more than I expected. He smiled slyly at Yugi, and his spine tingled the way you'd expect it to if you where smiled at by a soul-stealer you thought was dead. ...but more gladdened I am by seeing so many new friends... ones who never made it far... Neko shivered as his glance moved to her. This will be a very amusing tournament... the soul of this tournament is in those friends, isn't it? It is far more than a game to all of you by now, I'm sure...
He's freaking me out... muttered Téa.
But do enjoy yourselves here, as I'm sure dueling will be but one of many things you'll practice during your stay... but enough of that. Although they aren't the newest technology, we have many dueling arenas situated in The Giza, whose owners kindly let me borrow it for this purpose.
Let borrow? Asked Joey under his breath.
You have each been given two rings, and in order to reach the finals, you will have to collect six more from your opponents, at which time you will qualify for the finals. I'd explain more about that, but so few of you will reach them, it would be a waste of all of our time. The game play will be like that of duelist kingdom, with one exception. Ganging up on the little cards is highly encouraged, and several monsters may attack at once. He smiled, half of his face covered by his hair. I always wanted to know just how many duelists classified as goths, and I am quite surprised at how many have come. Well, with no further ado, I shall leave you for now, and the duels may commence. But I have no doubt, He smiled again, I will be seeing many of you again. He took three steps backwards into the shadows and the spotlight dimmed. Smaller lights flickered all around the large, dark room, which held much more than just dueling arenas. Near the door was a computer screen built into the wall. Above it read the words: All persons must sign out a bunk for the entirety of the tournament.
Said Neko. I suppose that's it. Let's get rooms soon, and then maybe I give you that duel I promised you, Yugi.
Sure. I almost forgot. They raced over and signed up quickly. Yugi, Bakura, Joey and Tristan shared a room with (to Joey's utter disgust) Seto Kaiba, who was pre-redged, and reluctantly Téa roomed with Neko, Mai, Angelie and some woman named Gaia Morgana.
Said Neko, shall we duel then?
Yeah, let's get over to a arena then. Easier said than done. As they crossed the floor, Joey asked, So who is this Gaia Morgana? Hey! Some one had taken his hand and started pulling him somewhere.
Cried Yugi, as he, Neko, Joey, Tristan, and Téa got pulled into a human whirlpool. Angelie had vanished. Someone took Téa's other hand and they circled the room quickly.
I think I'm gonna puke! Yelled Joey, as the circle spun inward faster. There was one woman standing in the center, singing as they where pulled in tighter, closer to the center, closer to the other people they did not even know. The skinny woman in the center was barefoot, with long black hair and bright blue eyes, wearing a silver circlet with two crescents on either side of a full moon, with white robes and a bevy of silver jewelry. In her hand was a small, thin stick with a pungent perfumed smoke waft off it as she circled and chanted in what could have been bad Gaelic.
Who is this fruit? Gasped Tristan as the circle pulled them still closer. Suddenly the spinning stopped and the five of them fell on their faces.
She asked, with a slow, almost echoing, but faint voice, Are you?
Joey Wheeler. Spat Joey, lifting his head. The others gave the woman theirs in similar tones, excepting Neko, who was, as always, faint and timid. And you are?
Gaia Morgana. Téa buried her face in her arms.
Oh, great.
It's a pleasure it meet you. Said Bakura, trying to look comfortable with his hands propping up his face.
Of course it is. It's always an honor to meet a great wiccan priestess such as I. Stand. Passing a few looks around, they complied. So.. you're a duelist? Asked Yugi.
Of course. Now go. You are clouding my aura.
Replied Joey, breaking though the spiral dancers.
Hey, Yug. Said Joey, taking him a few steps behind Neko. Just stay cool, alright? We're here for you, pal. And relax, He smiled, There's no such thing as a millennium comb, right? There are only seven.
So... shall we? Asked Neko, gesturing towards an area. Her voice was vaguely strained. Yugi nodded and climbed up. Neko looked like she was trying to keep a pit bull twice her size from ripping off Yugi's face.
Shall we begin? She asked with a slightly stained voice. He nodded. Without interference... She added. Her eyes closed and she leaned forward as a flash continued from her to her deck. But that was probably just a trick of the lights. They WERE in a club. But she was limp.
Yugi tried to ask, but could not find his voice. He felt a familiar darkness around him. Neko's comb suddenly burst into light, rays of gold circling from her head. They swept over her, changing her, and twined around her hair. Yugi didn't need a second to realize what happened. Her clothes fit differently, stretched more revealingly around a larger body. The hair that flew about her was much longer than before, and she let out a cry that shifted from her high, lost voice to something elegant and sultry. Her eyes opened, while still a deep magenta flecked with blue, where shaped much differently, more catlike than ever. Yugi tried to call on the spirit of the puzzle, but found himself disconnected. He was in a card. She smiled.
Come out, come out, where ever you are... She purred with that sultry voice, reaching towards his body, where only one spirit remained. His eyes flicked open, more intense. What have you done? Spat the spirit, his voice spewing from Yugi's mouth. She had her hand elegantly supporting her chin, smiling wickedly.
I thought it best to take the children out of this... She purred, spinning a gleaming black lock around her finger, As it does not concern them. Yami gritted his teeth and spat, Have you no concern for your vessel? Shunting her around for your bidding? Offended, she ceased he purring and threw back her shoulders, crying, MY BIDDING? I kept her interests in mind on my quest, delaying it for years! Then she calmed, smiled, and purred, But years are nothing to me... you understand.
He hissed vehemently. She shrugged and reached for her deck.
Care to finish what the children started?
Defeating you will be most satisfying! He spat. This woman had already gotten under his skin. She smiled and put a hand by either side of her head, one finger up on each, and two golden hairs separated from a large rope behind her head and flying to touch them.
To the shadow realm we go... She purred, her eyes gleaming wickedly. The world changed around them, surrounding the duelists in pure blackness. She smiled her evil smile. The duel begins on your word.
It's time to duel! He spat, still outraged and confused, for he KNEW there was only seven millennium items, and none of them was a comb, but still, if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck...

Wait a second... they went over here, didn't they? Téa asked Angelie.
Something is not right here... she replied, toying with her ring. Excuse me. BAMF! Téa looked behind her.
Hang on, Bakura... wasn't Angelie right there?

They drew their cards. BAMF! Angelie appeared between the two duelists, slightly to the left of the playing field, which was blackness, always three leagues, but three inches long. Neither acknowledged her presence. Yami could have asked for a better hand, beaver warrior had it's place, but where that was was uncertain, Kuriboh was an excellent defense wit multiply, but that WASN'T in his hand.. the others where no better, at least not in this turn, because he had nothing to polymerize or rebirthe. She, however, seemed pleased with her hand.
Shall we begin? She purred.
Ladies-or whatever you are-first.
i assure you I am a woman. The comb was never in the possession of a man. She purred, placing a card face down on the field.
Your move.
If I can ask you, Neko, He queried, pulling Celtic guardian. Why do you duel?
The vessel duels because I command her. She has no choice in the matter.
Not the vessel, He answered, playing a magic card face down, You. The spirit to which I speak. Your move.
She answered, I'll tell you when you destroy one of my monsters, which won't be this one. She purred, placing down a card. Feline divine, coupled with the magic card glory's wings! What looked like a glowing white lion appeared on the field, wearing a blue collar with trailing ribbons, a 2400/2300 creature.
Your move. She sang like a tolling bell. I've never heard of glory's wings, he thought, I'll throw Kuriboh to see what it does.
I play Kuriboh! He cried, after pulling Gaia, the fierce knight. In attack mode! Neko looked like she was trying not to laugh.
I defend with Feline Divine! Now you'll see the effects of glory's wings! Kuriboh was destroyed, and the feline divine arched it's back. Giant wings spouted, pushing the ribbons aside, and it leapt into the air. Now land-based monsters can only defend against my house cat! But, you only lose 200 life points. His life points fell to and she laughed. He leaned back, his teeth gritted and she laughed. Without a thought about it, he drew and played Celtic Guardian as a defense as he worked out a plan. He'd put up a defense until he caught her angle, then attack accordingly.
Your move. She pulled a card and smiled, leaning over her cards. Not the angle he was looking for.
I play dragon of the tower in defense mode, followed shortly by the magic card mirrored reverence. He grit his teeth.
You do know what mirrored reverence is, don't you?
Of course I do. When I destroy your dragon, my life points will be affected the same way. She laughed.
Very good, little man. But you forgot the clause. She purred. IF you destroy the dragon. He drew a card. Aha! A trap! I'll play this for when it's needed. He placed a card face down.
Your move. She drew a card and played it, readjusting herself.
Ancient elf. Why don't we add a little weight to this duel? If you win, you can feel free to attempt to save my vessel, and if you lose... I can save yours. Your move. That swift little wench is leaving me no time to think... I can't concentrate.. it's too hot in here... what am I thinking? There is neither heat nor coolth in the shadow realm... come now... play the cards... play her weakness...
Alright. I accept these terms. I play beaver warrior in defense mode.
Defense? Are you afraid of my kitten?
He replied. I simply won't attack a defenseless woman. Offended, she pulled a card and cried, I play Amazon Archer in- She calmed. Defensive mode.
Are you afraid of my imp?
No, I simply learned not to be controlled by my passions long ago. Your move. Unable to think still, he threw another monster. Like liquid, they melded into the smoothest duel either had known as slowly defenses where built.
Celtic Guardian. Your move.
Gyakutenno Megami. Yours.
Summoned Skull. Your move.
Well, this is a little dull, don't you think? Won't this make things more interesting? She lifted shadow of eyes. Let elves meet... The Celtic guardian was drawn to attack ancient elf and was destroyed.
Pity, such a lovely pair... So well matched where they his life pointed dropped only 50.
You say you are not controlled by your passions, but I see no evidence of that! I play feral imp, in defense mode. I need to change my tack. He thought. She's planning something, and I'm sure it has something to do with building up that defense... I need to stop her. I'll use my to find out the rest of her strategy. Your move.
I play rouge doll in defense mode. My troops mostly gathered...your move. He drew curse of dragon. Troops... she'll attack all at once! Pegasus' new rule!

BAMF! This ain't good. Suddenly Angelie was back, ring in hand. They're in the shadow realm, and neither of them are thinking. It's like they don't know whether to go at each other of go at it.
Is that so, Frodo?
Easy, Rainbow Dumb.
Why you- He lunged at her. BAMF!

That feline divine alone is stronger than most of my monsters, if I play this I can destroy Rouge Doll, but that barely scratches the paint on her plan. He sighed. It's a start.
I play curse of dragon in attack mode! Rouge doll was destroyed and her life points dropped to 1600. He suddenly remembered something.
Why do you duel? He asked. She sighed and looked towards the sky. When there was none, her eyes turned to her boots, crossed at the ankle to her right.
I suppose I did agree. Long ago, years could not count the time, I was queen of Egypt. My husband, the pharaoh, valued my thoughts though I was a woman. Images came to him, a queen with her face in a darker shade, dressed in the robes of the time. I ruled jointly with him, attempting to take interest in his shadow games, but I found it a dull pastime. and focused on raising Egypt and Kenophat, our son. Yami froze. Then one day I walked the palace in search of him, but it was empty, save his priests who told me that he, and other figures of importance, had been sealed within the millennium items, seven, with a final eighth to watch over the items and protect them. He saw the woman in a bitter rage, weeping, clutching, strewing about the items. I tried to keep strong and rule as I did in the end when the games consumed him, but as the only ruler I was overthrown. I saw the people I was once one of become monsters in a woman's rule, sick that I was above them. They murdered my son as he ran to me, the last word from his lips a desperate cry to me. I swore vengeance on my husband for the undoing of our kingdom, as I ran to the priests to seal me as they did to him, so I may live on earth past my body and find him again. I forced it upon them at knife's point, yet still the whimpering fools pleaded that there was no item to seal me into. In last minute improvisation, I pulled this comb from my hair and they ripped my ka from my body, sealing it into the comb so that I may live in another form, remembering as the others did not, for that spell was long it and would not aid me if I forgot why I was immortal. In this state, I learned how to disenchant the items, practicing on hauntings and possessions. That is how I began my quest, to find my husband- The light changed on her face, turning her eerie beauty into a horrifyingly lovely figure echoing with a nauseating, ancient power whose voice echoed with intensity, -and destroy him. My name... is Mauhucomchere. She smiled a wry, mirthless smile. Ancient elf, show him what I mean... The feral imp was destroyed.
I can draw this out, or I can end this all now... she whispered as his life points dropped to 1600. He drew a card. Spell of absence! It would negate Pegasus' rule for this duel, but it needs a spell caster on the field.
Your move.
I play wall of illusion. Don't bother attacking it, the attack would merely return to your hand. Your move.
That card suits you so...I need to think! He drew a card. Dark Magician! If I play this, could cast Spell of Absence, but, Yugi doesn't seem to be in here with me, could that mean...
I play dark magician! Yugi appeared on the field in full magician's robes, clutching the staff.
Not again... Yugi moaned.
I also play this magic card, Spell of Absence! Each of the monsters took a step apart as Yugi raised his hands.
Your move. Mauhucomchere gritted her teeth and snarled, If that's your plan, you'll be highly disappointed. I play polymerization on Feline Divine and Gyakutenno Megami.
They fused together and soared above the field, the Glory's Wings still in effect, but now the lion had a rider. They will attack as one anyway, as the Shimmering Cat Saddled Fairy! The Shimmering Cat Saddled Fairy swooped down and destroyed the Summoned Skull. His life points dropped to...
I activate this magic card, Brink of Life! Brink of Life adds one hundred life points to any player who has less then that amount! He shouted, flipping over a magic card he played earlier. His life points brushed zero and skipped to one hundred.
She purred in a mockingly soft voice. That should have destroyed you... In that there was a trace of disappointment.
This is not going well... Muttered Yugi from the field. Yami drew a card. Swords of Revealing Light! This will be useful, but I hope it gives me enough time. ..
I play swords of revealing light! The swords shone about her creatures, freezing them for three turns.
Your move. She drew a card and smirked.
You may have frozen my powerful monsters, but this little one can finish you off! She purred, playing mystical elf. Neko appeared on the field, in a green gown that looked ready to fall right off, her skin slightly blue. She looked ill and weak. Even more so than usual.
Called Yugi.
She returned weakly, Destroy me... I am weak... her quest is noble, but I can't go on... she shields me from what others may do, but continues her quest... the things this body's done...mind control.. shield and sword... I'll face the fairy and go to my doom... her quest must continue.. but she must not win... not to do the same to you... Her lifted her scarlet palms to the sky and and stood, looking as if she might fall, but whispered something steadily, quietly, never drawing breath.
I'll draw this out for you... Hissed Mauhucomchere, Not for Neko. Your move. Mind control.. but what are the chances of drawing that? He drew a card. Heart of the cards, heart of the cards, come on, daddy needs to not be trapped in the shadow realm... He looked at the card. Mind control! But- Neko looked up at him and smiled, still chanting... No shield and sword.. but that's okay.
I play mind control! Neko smiled. On the Shimmering Cat Saddled Fairy! Neko fell over in the downwind as the Shimmering Cat Saddled Fairy switched sides. Attack, shimm- WHATEVER! He yelled, pointing at Mau. Her gleaming hair flew back from the blast as the tower dragon was destroyed.
I active the magic card I played in the first turns! Mirror Force! Your Mirrored Reverence is sent right back at you, affecting your life points twice! She gasped as her life points dropped to zero.
You duel with such honor I knew it as well before my fall from grace, but you were sealed yet you still retain it. I honor that.
Honor whatever she wants, this happened to the dark Spirit in the ring once, and Yami sent him strait to the shadow realm! You'll be free of her, you'll see! Whispered Yugi to Neko, who smiled weakly.
Mauhucomchere, you still have traces of honor, honor you must rebuild. And you are a strong, passionate woman, this should be an easy task. He took her hand above the field and kissed it. Yugi facefalled.
Yami, this is not the time for chivalry!
Your husband was a fool. Perhaps he still is. Whispered Yami, ignoring his younger counterpart. Suddenly, he heard weak, mocking applause. In confusion, the four turned to see none other than Angelie, clapping, wearing the ring on her third finger with an amused smirk.
Well, now I don't feel so bad about missing General Hospital. She said snidely.
How long have you been there?
Oh, dunno... I got most of the flirting, but I missed all the thinking.
Fli- ah! How dare you! Hissed Mauhucomchere.
Why, Mauhu- Argh! What a mouthful. How's just Mau? Merow? Meow? You've got some stalking issues, lady.

Talk to the ring. Angelie murmured, displaying the finger on which she held it, and taking it off, disappearing from the shadow realm. BAMF! Mau sighed through her teeth and turned to Yami, who was smirking genteelly. She returned the favor.
Let us leave this place, noble friend. The world rippled and light caressed the players, until Neko, still pale, but smiling, and Yugi, who looked very confused, stood at the arena. The others stood by the side, about where Angelie was, but she was walking into the crowd, disappearing among the duelists.
Cried Téa. We where so worried!
Not that Angel-face didn't tell us what was going on... but how could that thing let her see you?
It's called the chime, she told me so. Corrected Bakura.
But it can't be a millennium item... there's only seven, right?
Said Yugi, as he and Neko picked up their decks, There seems to be nine... Neko flipped over a card she had face down. Waboku... damage is zero... I wonder why she didn't play this... she must have had a reason... She dropped down to join the others. She always does.