A Yu-Gi-Oh! Story

Written by Yami Ron

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©2004 Yami Ron

Chapter 2

Arnie arrived at the pier almost out of breath and noticed a pretty upset Kazakura waiting for him.

"What took you so long, mortal? You were so close to being sent to the graveyard."

"Sorry boss, it is tough to find Ron on an island of this size. But I finally did spot him and Ishizu quickly approaching Nickosus' castle. I ran the whole way back."

"Ishizu is the holder of the Millennium Necklace. So there really are more treasures for me to grab. Excellent work, Mr. Hopkins. When nightfall comes, we will raid the castle."

"How will you propose we will do that, Kazakura?"

"Not us, you! YOU will use your Shadow Ghoul deck to defeat each of the Millennium Item owners! One you defeat them, you will be able to obtain each item to give to me."

"But what if I lose a duel? And what are you going to do?"

"Well, let's just say, you don't want to know the consequences. As for me, I have new tasks that I must finish quickly."

"Gulp. Yes, boss. I'll do my best to win."

"You better." Arnie headed off for the castle. Meanwhile, Kazakura was up to her old tricks. "Maybe Pooka and Ditrinity would like to know the power of the Shadow Realm. Hahahaha!" So Kazakura followed Pooka and Ditrinity into the island, keeping a safe distance so she wouldn't be spotted right away.

A knock was heard at the castle entrance.

"Do you want me to get it Master Nickosus?"

"No need, Mozz. My wife and I will welcome our guests. COMMMMMINNNNNGGG! Come along dear."

"Sure thing, Nickosus. (To herself) Soon I will have my Puzzle!"

Outside the castle entrance, Ron and Ishizu were waiting patiently for the main castle doors to open.

"I hope Nickosus and Kurai haven't gone to bed yet, Ron."

"Nickosus is practically awake 23 hours a day. With that Millennium Eye of his, he hardly ever sleeps."

"I know."

Just then the big doors creak open and Ron and Ishizu could see nothing but darkness inside the castle. A voice slightly startled them. "Welcome back to my castle, Ronnie-boy. And hmm you've brought a guest. A very lovely guest at that. Hello Ishizu."

Nickosus emerges from the shadows of the castle entrance.

"Nickosus you flatterer."

"Hmm hmm hmm, I try."

"Hey Nickosus long time no see. Doesn't Mozz usually answer the door? The last time I was here, I barely escaped with my soul still intact with my body."

"Indeed. As for Mozz, I told him that I wanted to answer the door personally since I knew who was coming."

An Eye gleamed. Ron and Ishizu became a little nervous.

"That was a spectacular duel we had, Ronnie-boy. I almost won your Puzzle that day. Never fear, I have changed since then."

"What do you mean, Nickosus?" Ron asked curiously.

"I was a loner. I only lived for the duel and the rewards. That is, until I met... Kurai. Come on out of the shadows, dear."

Kurai walked up next to Nickosus from the shadows. When the women saw each other, they quickly exchanged a glare of concern before hugging each other with cries of "Sister!"

After the hug they spoke some more. "Kurai, I have not seen you in ages. What have you been up to?" Ishizu spoke.

Kurai smiled. "Nothing much. Just enjoying the company of Nickosus and keeping him on his toes. How about you, little sister?"

"Just about the same for Ron over here. A pharaoh must be healthy and strong to fulfill his duties. And I see to that." She looked at Kurai suspiciously.

Kurai was thinking to herself. "My big sister is on to me, I must be careful." Suddenly her inner-conscience took over. "Not to worry, Kurai. Everything's going according to plan."

Mozz spoke from the kitchen. "Master Nickosus, dinner will be served in 30 minutes."

"Thank you, my Head of Security. Why don't we all come inside and relax a spell before dinner. Ronnie-boy and I need to discuss some things in private. I assume you have some new dolls to show your sister, Kurai."

"I sure do! Come, Ishizu. Follow me to my doll room." Kurai quickly grabbed her sister's arm, surprising Ishizu, and was almost literally dragging her towards the room.

Once Ron went inside, Nickosus closed the large doors behind him.

Frozen Flareon was guiding the helicopter to Duelist Kingdom with a not-so-surprising individual.

"Are we almost there, Frozen Flareon?"

"We'll be there in a few minutes, big brother." He paused. "Why do you need to go to Nickosus' castle in the first place?"

"Let's just say Nickosus' Dueling Corporation has been a hinge in preventing my corporation from becoming the number one Fortune 500 business in the world in regards to manufacturing dueling supplies. I must defeat all obstacles getting in the way of my dreams. Now focus on flying the helicopter, little brother."

"Okay." Not another word was spoken in the helicopter as the two people approached their destination.