YJK: Okay now Malik is missing with all the others… *glances at empty room* I think I'll party tonight. Anyways …
Draco: *looks at YJK strangely* who you talking to…
YJK: *eyes go wide* Ahhhhh!!!!!
Draco: *sweat drops* okay you are really strange…
YJK: *settles down and glares at him* Where'd you come from…
Draco: the door… anyways I received a script in the mail and are to do the review responses…*holding up envelope and script*
YJK: lemme see that. *grabs envelope and begins muttering* France, Italy, mars… wait Mars?!
Draco: anyways the reviews…
Frank Moore: thanks for the review and thanks for the vote
Xong Gui Siu: thanks and hopefully this update will satisfy your update cravings…
ruth 4 kai: thanks and am glad yous likes…
Silverknight7: I'm glad you love it
Nefertiri Riddle: Here's the more you want and enjoy
Dark Ice Dragon: hopefully my email reached you w/o a problem and yeah he's a vegetarian. I feel it suits his personality and everything… I mean everyone has their quirks… and maybe, just maybe they will win but I'm not saying anything beyond that…
Mosrael: Well I have a feeling that something will happen with the duel and thanks for that great compliment…
DimitriFrancois: well thanks and who knows what will happen with the duel… it's anyone's duel…
Violet Blossoms: thanx for the review and enjoy…
EarthFaerie246: anyways thanks for the reviews and sorry about not giving a sneak peak… but the announcement overruled it… hopefully this chapter I'll leave one… so enjoy…
Sorceress Vanessa: I see that you gave the FOD back to SV… and maybe if you are good to V I'll allow you to burn a character of choice *coughpropheuscough* anyways glad you likes and hopefully this next chapter will be equally as good… and I have a feeling that I'll reach 50 reviews… anyways next chapter a coming now…
Draco: *watches YJK run out door with 5 bloodhounds* okay now she is officially lost her bloody mind… anyways JK does not own HP or YGO so there…
YJK: *heard from a distance* here's the chappie so enjoy…
Chapter 6
The next morning dawned bright and crisp as a brisk September wind blew around the school. Yugi woke and realized he was late for breakfast. He quickly got into his school uniform and ran down to the Great Hall. He sat down panting as Harry handed him his schedule. Yugi looked it over and saw he had Ancient Egyptian History, Ancient Egyptian Magic, Transfiguration, Potions, Charms, History of Magic, and a few others as well. Yugi looked at Kaiba's and realized his schedule was the same as his.
"Hey Yugi, did you get Ancient Egyptian History and Ancient Egyptian Magic?" Harry asked.
"Yeah and so did Kaiba," Yugi said grabbing some toast and eggs.
Soon the group went to their first class which happened to be Ancient Egyptian History. Malik followed Draco, Ryou, and Nikki into the classroom terrified of his sister's wrath and teaching methods. As the group entered into the room they saw that it almost looked like a museum exhibit. Ryou had to literally drag the poor Egyptian teen into the classroom proper. Draco walked over to where Yugi sat with Sai, Kaiba, and Harry. Ron was still pouting at the back of the classroom with Hermione. The Slytherin teen sat down next to Kaiba. Soon Ryou joined the group dragging a reluctant Malik with him. He sat down with an exasperated sigh as Bakura took over.
::Pharaoh next time you get to Drag his ass here,:: Bakura said in a low voice.
::Shut up baka. Ryou's the one who did all the work anyway:: Yami responded equally as low.
Bakura relinquished the control once again as Malik sat down. Nikki sat next to Yugi noticing the girl in a veil, white dress, and headdress was watching her carefully.
"Hola, I'm Nikki," Nikki said to Yugi.
"Ohayo, I'm Yugi and they are Kaiba, Harry, and Sai," Yugi responded.
But before anymore pointless dribble occurred Professor Ishtar came in. She was now dressed casually in a pair of tan pants, a dress shirt, a dark sand colored robe, and her hair pulled away from her face. She pulled out a burnished wood wand and summoned a pile of books to the desk. Soon each student now had a copy of Pharaohs of the past, which had half of it written in English and the other half in hieroglyphics.
"Alright class settle down," Ishizu said, "Welcome to your first lesson of Ancient Egyptian History. Today will basically be easy. And no homework."
"Professor Ishtar?" Hermione asked.
"Yes Ms. Granger," Ishizu responded.
"Part of the book is written in hieroglyphics, how are we supposed to read it?" Hermione asked.
"You shall be taught, but for today I want chapters one and two read. Those chapters will deal with the Pharaohs and their advisors and how they dealt with magic," she told the class, "Now begin."
Soon the bell chimed and the students left to head to their next classes. Draco waved so long to the group as he, Ryou, Malik, and Nikki headed off to double charms with Hufflepuff. Yugi and his group headed off to double Care of Magical Creatures with the Ravenclaws. As soon as they walked out to Hagrid's hut they knew they were going to regret coming. Hagrid had three Needlenose Kerkips sitting in three separate cages. Harry could hear the grunts and snarls coming from the cages.
"Good mornin' class," Hagrid said, "Today we shall begin with these babies."
"Uh… Hagrid what exactly are those?" a small Ravenclaw girl asked.
"There are Needlenose Kerkips," he said with a smile, "Can anyone tell the class what they are used for?"
Surprising Sai raised her hand, "Ms. Khalil?"
"They are said to be used in ancient times to guard the tombs of kings. Their eye sight is poor in the sun, but in a dark tomb they will kill you before your hearts beat even once. And only the person who bred and raised it could ever approach it without getting injured," Sai explained.
"Very good, now ye won't be handlin' them, but instead observing their behaviors," Hargrid said, "An homework for tonight will be six inches on your observations."
Hagrid left the teens to watch the insect looking animals for the class period. Soon they were dismissed and they headed off to lunch. As they neared the Great Hall Yugi saw a glimpse of a familiar figure walking down the hallway. The small teen ran down the hall and gave chase. When he came around a corner the figure had vanished.
//Yugi is everything alright?// Yami asked.
/I thought I saw Shadi/ Yugi said, /Oh well I had better get back before someone sends out a search party./
//Okay. I think I'll phase out and walk with you// Yami said.
The ex-pharaoh appeared next to Yugi looking kind of see through. The spirit looked at all the strange paintings and soon decided to just walk along side of Yugi. Yami phased back into the puzzle before the young teen entered into the Great Hall. Yugi sat down next to Harry and began eating a plate of sushi that had appeared. Even Harry hazard a taste. Soon lunch ended and the student's headed off to their other classes. Yugi checked his time table and found that he has potions next.
"So Yugi do you know where we are supposed to go?" Kaiba asked.
"No, maybe Harry will," Yugi said trying to find where the British teen went to.
"You need help, Star-head," a cold voice sneered.
Yugi turned and saw Propheus Malfoy standing behind him. Crabbe and Goyle flanking him. Yugi didn't want a conflict, just to get to class. Kaiba was thinking along the same lines.
"Excuse me, Propheus is it, well I believe we can find our own way," Seto said cooly.
"So the CEO of a muggle corporation is attending a school for magic. What is the world coming to," Propheus said with a harsh laugh, "I bet you don't even know how to use your wand."
Yugi tried to hold the enraged CEO back, but he just threw him off. Seto Kaiba stalked towards the young Slytherin his eyes flashing with his rage. He drew his wand and began to pull in an incredible amount of Shadow Magic. Propheus began backing away from the CEO.
"Mr. Kaiba a word please," Professor Ishtar said coming towards the five students.
"Hai Professor Ishtar," Kaiba said.
"Mr. Malfoy, please go to your class," she said.
Propheus Malfoy quickly left the hallway with Crabbe and Goyle tagging behind. Ishizu turned her stern gaze onto the CEO's own cold one. Yugi decided to stay as far away from the two as possible.
"Mr. Kaiba perhaps you should sho more restraint from using you Shadow Magic. Especially in this world where nothing is known of ancient magics," Ishizu reprimanded.
"I'll do as I please, Ishtar," Kaiba said cooly.
"I hope for your sake you will take my words to heart. I know for a fact that there is danger coming and soon," Ishizu said, "Now perhaps you should go to class."
"Um… Ishizu can you point us in the right direction," Yugi said.
"Follow me," the Egyptian woman said.
The two Japanese students followed her down the steps leading to the dungeons. The trio soon stopped in front of a door and Ishizu entered in after knocking. Yugi and Kaiba followed and saw Professor Snape scowling at them.
"Professor I humbly apologize for the tardiness of these two students, but they were detained by me to speak of them possibly doing extra work," Ishizu said.
"Very well. Mr. Kaiba, Mr. Motou since it is too late to begin the potion the class is working on, you shall write me two feet on the properties of the Sleep Draught and give examples of what each ingredient can be used in as well," Snape said to the boys, "Now take a seat."
Yugi and Kaiba sat at a table near the back waiting for the class to end. When the bell chimed the teenagers filed out of the dungeon classroom glad to be able to go elsewhere. Ryou and Malik grabbed onto Yugi pulling him towards the courtyard. The poor teen didn't know what to do as he was drug along. Soon they stopped and allowed the shorter teen to catch his breath.
"Now what happened earlier. I felt Shadow Magic being drawn in," Malik said as his other half appeared suddenly.
"We had a run in with Propheus," Yugi began.
But Marik cut him off, "So you decided to play a Yami no Game against him, huh. Who knew the whelp had it in him."
"It wasn't me. Kaiba was the one pulling in the Shadow Realm," Yugi said, "But I thought only item holders could use it."
"Normally they are, but remember the dear CEO is the reincarnation of High Priest Seto who once and technically still owns the Sennen Rod," Malik said, "But anyway since tomorrow is a weekend we want to do a duel here in the court yard. Us two against you and a person of your choice."
"Actually how about one of you two and either Draco or Harry and … um…" Yugi said thinking for a moment, "I know… how about Sai and Malik against Draco and Kaiba. What do you think?"
"Hm… Intriguing idea, but will Kaiba go along with it," Ryou said thoughtfully.
"Go along with what Bakura," Kaiba said coming up to the trio.
"Oh just the first of many duels this year. A tag team duel, tomorrow; you and Draco vs. Malik and Saikuma Khalil," Marik said, "You up for it High Priest."
"Marik, I thought the Pharaoh banished you to the Shadow Realm," Kaiba said.
"He did, but he's like a roach. There's no getting rid of him," Malik said, then Marik hit him upside the head, "Itie, nani?"
"Baka, so you in?" Marik asked.
"I guess so, but stakes are if I win then you must be my willing slave for a week," Kaiba said, "You or you're partner."
"And if I win then… um … you have to do my potions homework for a month," Malik said with a smirk.
"Deal, but you won't win Ishtar that I can promise," Kaiba said walking off.
"Now we just have to get Draco and Sai to agree to the terms," Yugi said.
"Um, I'll take Draco," Ryou said, "But who will take Sai?"
"I will. After all she'll be my dueling buddy," Malik said, "See you guys."
Malik left the two boys in search of the strange Egyptian girl. He decided the library was the best place to begin. As he came down one hall, he took a wrong turn and ended up in a hallway that looked kind of decrepit. The teenage Egyptian heard the meow of a cat and knew from Draco that it was Mrs. Norris, Filch's cat. He headed further down the hall knowing that if he was caught he would have detention for at least a week. That was if he survived anyway. As he passed a moth eaten tapestry a hand drug him behind it just as Mrs.Norris passed by. He wanted to scream out, but a hand clamped down over his mouth stifling it. The person in a dark colored cloak peaked out to make sure the cat was no where in sight.
Soon a light flared to life and Malik finally saw his savior. Saikuma Khalil watched the Egyptian in amusement as he tried to get over his shock. She led him back down a secret passageway until they reached the astronomy tower. She went out onto the roof and enjoyed the breeze ruffling through her hair. Malik noticed something odd about her appearance. She had long tri-colored hair, golden bangs framing her face, and then it blended from black to crimson as it cascaded down her back. She seemed to keep it slightly spiky making it look alive. Sai turned when she felt eyes on her back. She saw Malik staring in awe at the girl. The Egyptian girl frowned before making him hit the rooftop.
"What was that for?" Malik asked, "Itie…"
"Oh suck it up. Anyway I'm sure that had a good reason for being down that forbidden corridor," Sai said, "Because you owe me for saving your buttocks…"
"Um… I kinda got lost was all," Malik said, "Wait, why were you there?"
"Oh that, I decided to explore as many secret passages as possibly today," Sai answered, "And the one we were just in was number… um … I believe seven."
"That many?!" Malik exclaimed sitting up, "But why?"
"You ask a lot of questions don't you. Anyways remember when you wanted to declare a prank war against the Weasley twins. I decided to get in on it as well," Sai explained.
"Really that's great, but I do have one more question though," Malik said.
"Just one?" Sai asked as Malik pouted, "Sorry go ahead."
"Well… I challenged Kaiba to a tag team duel and said you would be my partner… so will you?" Malik said in one breath.
"First off breath when you talk and second sure. I could stand to knock the teen billionaire down a couple of notches," Sai said, "There's more to this isn't there?"
"Hai… if he wins one of us will be his slave for a week…" Malik said afraid she'll back out now.
"And if we win?" Sai questioned.
"Then he will do our potions homework for a month," Malik said.
Sai pondered for a moment, "Hm… no potions homework for a week… okay I'll do it. And I promise you we'll win."
Malik got up and hugged the strange haired Egyptian, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
When he released her she was blushing a bright plum color. Malik led the way down to the Great Hall and they each went to their separate tables. Malik sat down and saw Draco looking smug all of a sudden. He grabbed a salad and steamed veggies to eat.
"Oi Draco, 'sup," Malik said.
"You're going down Ishtar. Kaiba and myself are going to cream you tomorrow," Draco declared, "And I want to raise the stakes to if we win, Kaiba gets one and I get the other for my slave."
"Agreed which means one will have to do my homework and the other Sai's," Malik countered.
"Fine. Be prepared to lose tomorrow at noon," Draco sai as he went back to his dinner.
"Okay Ryou what did I miss?" Nikki asked the silver-white haired teen.
"Just the usual rivalries that come with Duel Monsters," Ryou said.
"You mean that they are going to be dueling tomorrow. Here in the Great hall?" Nikki asked.
"Iie, I believe in the courtyard," Ryou said nonchalantly.
"How, there are no tables for cards?" Nikki continued.
"You've never seen a real duel yet have you?" Ryou inquired.
"No I live in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.," Nikki said, "We don't have hologram projectors like those in Kaiba Land and such."
"Okay. Well tomorrow they'll use a portable dueling arena system called the Duel Disk III. It's something to see to say the least," Ryou said, "You just will have to wait till tomorrow."
"Okay," Nikki said, "I'm turning in."
"Night," Malik said through a mouth full of fruit.
Soon each student made their way to bed, anticipating this duel that has been rumored to occur in the morning. The muggle born students knew as to what was being referred to and the pure bloods began wondering if it will be a magical duel. Said tossed on her bed feeling a sudden need to touch the golden scales hidden under her pillow. She pulled them out and fingered the eye of Horus feeling a power radiating off it. She shrugged and put it back under her pillow and closed her eyes.
When she opened them she was sunlight falling in through the window. Sai got up from the bed and rifled through her trunk finding the perfect outfit to wear. He adoptive father would never let her wear it, staying strictly to the traditions. She put on the black soft leather pants, a three quarter sleeve mid drift with two silver dragons twirling around it. She also put on a hip belt with her deck holder. Sai fixed her hair into it's usual spikes only emphasizing it's usual spikyness. Sai put on her cloak to hide her outfit until the duel began. A know was heard on the door and she opened it. Yugi stood in the doorway holding his Duel Disk III.
"Ohayo, Sai-chan. I figured since you do not own a Duel Disk III you could use mine," Yugi said.
"Thank you, Yugi," Sai responded as she took the unit.
Sai put the unit onto her left arm and became familiar with the unit. She followed the smaller teen down to the Gryffindor common room where Seto stood surrounded by fan girls. Sai giggled at his expression, but soon took pity on him. She pushed her way through the girls until she was next to the tall boy.
"Excuse me girls. Just so you know he has some place to be," Sai said.
:: Idiotic fan girls, why can't they get the drift and leave me alone:: Kaiba said in Arabic to the girl.
::What do you expect. Your every girls dream; rich, powerful, handsome…although you're personality does need improvement:: Sai said as they walked down the hall, ::But this bonding time won't change anything I do on the field in our duel.::
::I would think now, now see you on the Quidditch Pitch:: Seto said as he turned down a hallway, his white sleeveless trench coat flapping.
::Rude ass:: Sai said before going to the Great Hall to catch breakfast.
She glanced over at the Slytherin table and saw Malik being pestered by a golden haired girl. Sai just sat down at her table grabbing a piece of toast and watched Malik with interest. She heard a young voice next to her trying to get her attention. She saw a raven haired, bluish-gray eyed first year next to her.
"Konnichiwa, I'm Mokuba," Mokuba said happily.
"Saikuma Khalil, but juat call me Sai," she answered.
"Okay Sai, why do you look like Yugi," he asked innocently.
Sai bent next to his ear and whispered, "Because it's a secret."
With that she left the table to head to the Quidditch Pitch. Mokuba could only watch the retreating figure. Soon the students began piling into the stands as the four duelists began setting up and doing last minute checks on their cards.
"Hey Kaiba," Malik called our, "To make it fair no God cards."
"Very well Ishtar," Kaiba said taking our his Obelisk the Tormentor.
"Good now to see who's the better duelist," Malik shouted out as he removed the Sait Dragon of Ra (aka Winged Dragon of Ra).
Soon the stands were filled and everyone was eagerly waiting to see what would happen next. Mokuba walked to the middle of the field and began speaking in a magically enhanced voice.
"Welcome one and all to the first of probably many tag team duels here at Hogwarts," he said, "Any questions about the duel, rules, monsters, etc. can be answered by anyone wearing a KC Badge like this one."
Mokuba held up the KC badge for all to see before beginning once again
"Hey Kaiba does he talk this much all the time?" Draco asked out of curiosity, eager to begin the duel.
"Sometimes more," Kaiba said giving his younger sibling a pointed look.
"Okay now let's get this show on the road," Mokuba said.
The four duelists placed their cards in their appropriate deck slots before drawing five cards a piece.
"Let's Duel!" all four cried out at the same time.
Draco: okay people please don't hurt me too bad I'm only the messenger… that means you SV so park your FOD in it's holder… anyways here's a sneak peak at next episode…
Sneak Peak:
"First I play Fusion Gate and offer Black Magician and Buster Blader to fuse together and bring out Dark Paladin (2900/2400). I also equip him with Gravity Axe Grarl (+500). Because it's a fusion I cannot attack yet and end," Sai said as her warrior glared at Draco and Kaiba.
"Hey Yugi have you ever seen Dark Paladin before?" Ryou asked the smaller duelist.
"No I haven't. But I think there's more to that card then what we see," Yugi commented.
"I guess we'll just have to wait and see," Ryou said watching as the duel continued to progress.
/Bakura…/ Ryou asked his other as a sinking feeling began in his stomach.
//What…// he said annoyed.
/Do you feel that? Something is coming and it is giving me an ominous feeling/ Ryou told him.
//Give me a break. I do not feel a thing// he said.
/Are you sure?/ Ryou asked again.
//I'm positive. Now go away// Bakura said closing the mind link.
'I know something is not right,' Ryou thought to himself.
And even more sneak peak:
Kaiba drew his next card also feeling a headache at the edge of his vision, "I tribute Kaiser Sea Horse and use his effect to bring out my Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Next I activate Polymerization to fuse the remaining two Blue-Eyes with mine on the field to bring out the almighty Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon (4500/3800). I also play Sword of Revealing Light."
Marik drew his next card and passed not able to do anything. Draco also drew and passed once, again Sai drew her card and looked at her cards. She frowned when she saw that she couldn't attack. Kaiba drew his card and then activated Heavy Storm.
"Now I equip my Ultimate Dragon with Malevolent Nuzzler and Black Pendant increasing him another 1200 attack points… Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon (5700/3800) Neutron Blast the Dark Paladin (5400/2400)," Kaiba said.
End of sneak peak…
Draco: anyways there's the sneak peak so stay tuned next time to see what the outcome is.
Malik: *walks in dazed* wha I miss…
Draco: nothing… just do the ending bit please…
Malik: Okay now here we go 3-5 reviews get another chappie and remember people more votes requested to see who will win…
Seto Kaiba & Draco Malfoy
vs.
Malik Ishtar & Saikuma Khalil
Draco: *gives reviewers the puppy dog eyes* please vote my team…
Mokuba: *walks in and whacks Draco upside the head* that's my bit, you can't use them I have a patent on the puppy dog eyes…
Malik: *whispers to reviewers* my team please…
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