Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duelists of the Roses: Red Rose Side

Chapter One: A Journey Though Time

Tokyo, Japan 2004, Duel Monsters was an awesome game here, even for 19 yr old Kathryn Avalon. She is known as the Rose Duelist in Tokyo cause she is a champion of Duel Monsters and loves red roses. She has mystical beauty, long black hair, icy blue eyes, pale glowing skin, and a fine body. When men (boys) look at her its like they see a glimpse of heaven. Today Kathryn has reached the point of her depression. She isn't energetic as anybody else anymore, sleeping all the time, skipping classes' even school. She is even hurting one of her best friends. One spring day, she and her friend Tomoe went to the Tokyo Museum. There...

Tomoe: "Hey do you think we might find something interesting in here?"

Kathryn: "I don't know."

Tomoe: "If you say so. Hey! Lets look in the European and France section."

Tomoe grabbed Kathryn and took her to the section. A few minutes later Kathryn spotted a page from a book.

Kathryn: "Excuse me sir what is this?"

Instructor: "Oh that my dear is a page from a book. We found this is Stonehenge near Salisbury, England a few months ago. Anyway if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask."

As Kathryn carefully read the page it said...

The British Empire in the 1480's... The war of the roses, a powerful struggle between the Houses of Lancaster (Red Rose) and York (White Rose) to decide a royal successor, was nearing an end. With the Yorkists well in the lead, the reign of Richard 3 was but a step away. And in France, Yugi (Henry Tudor)- the last Lancastrian heir- was being forced to live a life of exile. The Lancastrian forces were rendered powerless by ancient cards of sorcery wielded by Seto and his 7 followers who known as the Rose Crusaders: served under the flag of Lord Crawford, a powerful Yorkist nobleman, lacking a duelist to champion on their cause, defeat was imminent for the Lancastrians. In England, duel card games were still at the fledging stage. Thus, the Lancastrians had to look elsewhere for a duel master capable of facing the Rosenkreuz in battle. With this in mind, Margaret Mai Beaufort of Lancaster secretly requested a High Druid to summon a duelist from another age...

Kathryn: "Hmmmm... Interesting, but its so familiar."

Tomoe: "Come on Kat the museum will be closing soon!"

Kathryn: "Alright."

Later Kathryn and Tomoe reached to their school steps and talked.

Tomoe: " Kathryn, we need to talk. You have been skipping classes, sleeping, and you even dropped out of the track team. What's wrong?"

Kathryn: "Let it go."

Tomoe: "I see well..."

Kathryn: "I'm a pain in the neck."

Tomoe: "I have to stop somewhere so I'll see you tomorrow."

Tomoe left...

Kathryn: "I am such a pain!"

Kathryn ran crying. Then a bright light came from the sky and struck Kathryn unconscious. An hour later...

Kathryn: "mmmmmmmm..."

Kathryn came face to face with a man with a staff, clothing that covered his body except his eyes. Kathryn screamed, and the man screamed also.

???? : Ooooooooooooooh!!!... Summon from the mystic circle of the red and white roses, the one capable of harnessing pure power... There was truth to the legend of the Rose Duelist!!! Lady Margaret! I... I did it! Now we have the means for defeating the evil forces of the Rosenkruez!...

Kathryn: "Ummmmmmmm... Who in the heck are you?!

???? : "Oh... my apologies. In my excitement, I'd forgotten I was in the presence of the Rose Duelist. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Simon McMooran, High Druid and servant of Lancaster. May I be so bold as to ask the name by which the Rose Duelist would like to be known?"

Kathryn: "My name? Oh... Kathryn... Kathryn Avalon."

Simon: "K.Kathryn... Kathryn? A fine name indeed! Now here's the situation. The year is 1485 and you are currently in Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England. The British Empire is in turmoil with the House of Lancastrians rightful claim to the throne being challenged by the Yorkists usurpers. The power is referred to as Wars of the Roses; a name based on the badges used by both sides- a red rose for the Lancatrians and a white rose for the Yorkists. Right now, our kingdom is threatened by the Yorkists and their wrongful claim to the throne! All because the Yorkists enjoy the support of the Rose Crusaders and their sorcerous white rose cards. Using our red rose cards we summoned you, Kathryn to this day and age."

Kathryn (in her mind): "The page at the museum, I'm not dreaming, its coming true. I thought it was a mere legend."

Simon: "We hoped that your dueling experience would defeat the Rose Crusaders and lead us to victory! You will help us?..."

Kathryn: "I guess so."

Simon: "Of course, you will! Foolish of me to even doubt where your loyalties lie... Rumor has it that only the legendary Rose Duelist stands a chance against the power of the Rosenkreus. We appreciate any help you can provide against them. First you must select a deck to duel with. It is important that you feel the vibrations of a deck leader... the resonations draw their power from the energies of the ancient ones. Kathryn... Here are several decks from which to choose. Give it some thought and make your selection. Choose carefully, for the deck you select will guide the destiny of your duels."

Kathryn: "Let me see... Lady Panther, Vampire Lady, or Injection Fairy lily? Hmmm I choose Injection Fairy lily."

Simon: "Ah! I see you have selected your deck..."

???? : "Hmmm, so that's the effect of the Celtic Red Rose Cards... It looks like there's some truth to the rumor that red rose cards are capable of time transformation..."

Simon: "Who's there?!"

Seto: "It's been some time since the Battle of the Barnet old one..."

Simon: "Rosenkreuz! What brings you here?!

Seto: "Only a member of the Rose Crusaders may call me that name... If you may recall, I told you once before that you may only address me as Seto. Or does memory fail you old man?"

Kathryn (in her head): "What is going on? What are these two doing?"

Seto: "And you... You must be the dreaded Rose Duelist. I must admit there's a certain aura of power emanating from such a fine beauty like you. I am Seto, leader of the Rose Crusaders. There are members of our little group who prefer to call me by the name of Rosenkreuz."

Seto approached Kathryn staring at her like those I want you looks. He touched her face and caressing it. He tried to bring her into a kiss but...

Simon: "I ask you again... What brings you here, Seto?!"

Seto: "Mind your manners old man! What else would bring me here... I've come for the Red Rose Cards!"

Simon: "..."

Seto: "By the way it was clever of you to form a circle of red roses within the whit rose barrier to summon the Rose Duelist or The Beautiful Rose Duelist... But you were foolish to come alone. The area is surrounded and if you wish to leave with your life, you will do so only by handing over the red rose cards..."

Kathryn: "Cards? What are these red rose cards?"

Simon: "Me? A fool...? Then what about you? Are you a fool enough to actually believe the red rose cards would even remain here in my possession? Right after the summoning, I had the cards dispersed among our best duelists to keep them away from your tainted hands!"

Seto: "Then you leave me with but one option... I shall enlist the aid of your precious Rose Duelist even a pretty one."

Kathryn: "Please stop that."

Simon: "You take leave of your senses..."

Seto: " Heed my words, Duelist! If you wish to return to your proper time period, you will require 16 cards of the red and white rose cards... Since you need the 16 just as much as we do... I propose a partnership. Help us gather the cards and I shall guarantee your return after we've achieved our ultimate goal!!!"

Simon: "An absurd proposal!!! Do you think that the honorable Kathryn would even lend an ear to your ridiculous proposal?!"

Kathryn: "Ummmmm?"

Seto: "Can you be so sure old man? After all, who was desperate enough to summon this beauty in the first place?" I think its quite clear which side is better-positioned to send her home..."

Simon: "K.Kathryn!!! Heed not the words of this... this power hungry-lunatic!!!"

Seto: "Simon! Must you resort to name-calling? I'm hurt... I'll tell you what, why don't we leave the decision to our dear Kathryn? After all, Simon, the girl's future is not for us to decide now is it?"

Kathryn: "Huh?"

Simon: "Well, yes. But..."

Seto: "Excellent! I'm keeping with the tradition of the Old Temple Gardens. I offer you a choice. My dear, here are two roses. The white represents me, and the red for old Simon here..."

Simon: "For the sake of justice... Choose the red rose!"

Seto: "Stand by my side, Kathryn... Choose the white rose."

Kathryn: "Well... (in her head) The Lancastrians are in a struggle right now, it is sad, the Yorkists are torturing them... (talking out loud) I choose to side with the Lancastrians."

Seto: "How disappointing... Oh well. You made your choice, and I respect that. For now, I will guarantee your safe passage until you've met with Yugi. After all, I don't want our little game to end too quickly... That wouldn't be sporting. I look forward to the day we meet again my beauty, until then...

Kathryn and Simon left Stonehenge for France and meet Prince Yugi of the Lancastrians. I just have to end it here. Please wait for Chapter two.