Hi hi! this is Synful pleasure, just call me Syn (Don't ask about the name, thats another story )well this is my 1st story and I am happy to share it with you all. In this story I am going deeper in to the stories of some of the cards instead of the characters we all know and love, and gives the characters in the cards that we (or some of us that are fourtunate to have --) a chance to tellthe story. So before we begin let me just add that I do not own Yu-gi-oh, the cards names or it's characters oranything related to Yu-gi-oh. Now with that being said please enjoy chapter 1 of this story, chapter 2 is in the works right now.

Old Enemies, New Alliances

Xavier looks at himself in the mirror but his mind is in deep thought, after all these year the day has finally come. I get to lead a battalion of troops to war, I have been through battles many a time and yet, my heart is pounding. "me, afraid?" he said to himself in a sarcastic manner "don't make me laugh!"

"young master!" a voice came from behind him as the door swung open in a haste, "young master you must… ahh!" before he could finish his sentence Biron ducked out of the way of a dagger that was coming his way and just missed his face. "Biron!" Xavier said relived to see that it was only his long time friend and the kings assistant. "don't you ever knock? even if you are the kings personal assistant a dagger knows no status." "I'll remember that next time" Biron said as he got up from the floor "but I thought nothing surprises you" "tis true" Xavier said as he walked over to the wall and placed his dagger back in the holster. "I am kind of jumpy today, oh, you were saying something?" Birons eyes lit up as he was remembering the message the king gave him, "that's right, before I had that sudden brush with death his majesty has summoned for you in the throne room right now he was wondering what was keeping you." "Alright then," Xavier said in a affirming voice "lets get going Biron" the two of then head out of the room and into the hallway that connected to the entrance way to the castle that lead to both the left and right wings of the castle.

Xavier, still in deep thought walking as if he is taking the long walk to the Execution square. At the young age of 13 he was assistant strategist to the King until 19 when he was the appointed strategist, by age 24 he had learned to weld a sword, plan out ambushes and helped the King in 10 battles. Xavier knew war well and could smell a trap a mile away but today he is going to be appointed general over the king's army but first he must lead an army to battle the continent of Lacar. This was a big step for him because of all the battles he has been in he never was in charge of anything as big as an army. To him, he thought of himself a common knight doing his job for his king. But now the King himself considers him to be a big interest to his army.

As they approached the kings throne room Xavier tried to keep his feelings suppressed and not look worried before the king yet he could hear the beat of his heart pounding in his chest like a drum. Stay calm and act your age …on the second thought act like the knight you are! He said to himself trying to put himself at ease. Biron continued forward and stood at the side of the kings throne "your majesty" Biron said "I have sent for young master Xavier as you have commanded." Lord Yami gives Biron a nod in acknowledgement before saying "thank you, you may leave now I have some thing I need to discuss with young Xavier", "as you wish your majesty" Biron said ever so humbly as he began to leave the presences of the King. As he walks past the quite tense Xavier he whispered "good luck my friend " then leaves the throne room. "well young Xavier, it seems you have something on your mind. Is there anything you want to discuss? Lord Yami said in a calm manner. "well your majesty I never expected to be bestowed with such an honor as to lead troops into war, but with all due respect your majesty I just consider myself a simple knight at your disposal" Xavier said as he looked down to the floor hoping the king doesn't notice his look of nervousness that was almost written on his face as plane as day. Lord Yami smiled and said sarcastically "why, if I didn't know any better I would think that you were afraid young Xavier" Xavier looked at the king as if the words he spoke had struck him in his chest his eyes bulged as if he were a witness to a tragic murder. "Wh-why ofcorse I am not afraid! I have been in and out of battles so many times I can't keep count why, I would have killed a warrior 10 different ways before he raises a sword to me!" Xavier shouted, his was now livid and was almost ready to jump out his skin. Lord Yami was almost reduced to tears trying to hold back from laughing "Now thats the Xavier that I know! ready to heed the call for battle whenever that time of need, whatever it is that is on your mind you should put it to rest. You are more than qualified and I know you are up to the task at hand, Xavier you may be the youngest knight I have but you are not just a mere young man, you have something that most of my knights don't have, something that separates you from any other brave warrior, Xavier you have devotion to see things through till the end. I have faith in you and I know you will bring peace to the land now it's time you had faith in yourself" with a smile Lord Yami said "that's an order!". At a lost for words Xavier gains his composure back and bids the king adieu with a bow and said "Your majesty, I assure you that I will not let you down, your faith in me is all I need to see this war through and I pledge to you that when I come back this war will be over, I SHALL SEE TO IT!" with that he left the audience with Lord Yami.

With his newfound faith in himself Xavier picked up the pace and hurried over to the courtyard to meet with the other knights, as he entered the tent on the other side of the yard he noticed that the meeting had already started. "Ah young Xavier, I see you decided to finally join us" Freed said with a stern look on his face, General Freed is a calm and quiet guy on his own time he reads a lot of books and is considered a philosopher by some and an extreme realist to others. In war Freed's army is known round the country for there unique strategies and battle tactics that catches the enemy off guard and the option to retreat useless. Many of the kingdoms victories were because of this man and he takes no pride in it and takes it as doing his job, he is the tireless warrior and a great strategist which is why Freed is considered the matchless General.

"I apologies for my lateness General, but I just came from a meeting with Lord Yami and I-" "Save it, and go have a seat. The only thing we need here are results and not excuses, besides if it was not important I'm sure you would have been here on time am I right young Xavier?" "Aye sir" Xavier said calmly as he took his seat at the table, looking end to end on both sides he could see all the important knights were here. Mataza the Zapper, the stealth warrior. He has been known to take out a small army single handedly with his sharp double edged short sword he calls "the whisper of death" rumor has it that the sword was made by the reaper of souls himself. It's said to bring death to anyone who crosses it's path. Then there was Gearfried the Iron Knight a most superior warrior indeed and is known throughout the land. He goes from country to country looking for a challenge weather it be man or beast, to limit his true strength he fights in an iron suit that's almost heavier then he is. Another recognizable warrior was a man only known as Total Defense Shogun he always seem to be prepared for any situation, he has trained with countless weapons such as the tonfas, kitana, and the double sided lance. No matter how you can at him he was always ready to deflect any attack. "I can see this is going to be a real fierce battle, I just hope that-" "Oi! has the party already started wit out me? I guess it's better to be casually late than never huh?" with a look as if he seen a ghost Xavier knew that voice had to belong to one person. "Don Zaloog How dare you show your face here!!" Xavier drew has sword and was about to pounce on the unannounced intruder until he heard Freed say "At ease Captain! He's working for us now, we hired him to help us in the upcoming battle" "But sir! With all due respect how could you hire this cold blooded killer" Xavier said not believing his ears at what he just heard. "Ow! that hurts mate, I prefer the term mercenary. I am a nice guy once ya got to know me, it just happens that ya neva seen me good side that's all" "Thats enough both of you!" Freed protested "Well since you two know each other very well you are stuck with each other, I didn't know who to leave him with but Xavier I guess you will keep him company and out of trouble" "What! B-but sir-" before Xavier could finish Don put his arm around Xavier like they were old buddies "Ya hear that mate! Were gonna be best buds now! Don't worry, ol Don heres got ya back" Xavier grunts and says "How about getting close with a bath you smelly ape!" "Huh? sniff sniff I guess I do need a good scrubbing eh?" Don exclaimed. At this time Freed realized that this meeting was not going to get anywhere and dismissed everyone. "Don, a moment please" Freed called "Aye? Something on ya mind mate?" "Yes, first the names Freed or sir to you is that clear? And second, I want to make sure we can trust you. Are you sure you won't high tail it out of there the first moment you get?" Don look almost puzzled but expected the question to arise sometime soon "No worries there Freed! My loyalty is as good as your gold", "I hope so, okay you may go now Don" Freed said as he watched Don Zaloog the leader of The Dark Scorpions leave the tent "I sure hope that we are making the right decision"