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Fanfic Chapter 40: Rebecca's Rage Pt 1: Duel for the Dragon
Episode Basis: The Wrath of Rebecca

The Duelist Kingdom Tournament had ended. With Yugi Moto's victory over the Duel Monsters' own creator, Maxamillian Pegasus, he was declared the King of Games and the #1 Duelist in the world. Everyone got what they wanted. Yugi got all the souls that Pegasus captured set free. Joey received the prize money from Yugi. The Kaiba Brothers got reunited with each other. Even Bakura got a little something out of the deal. As a reward, Croquet also gave Yugi the Ties of Friendship, a rare card that Pegasus made himself. Now, everyone was heading home for some recovery time after their 'ordeal.' However, Yugi's about to find out that not all crazy Duelists carry magical artifacts and have a soul-stealing agenda on their minds.


As the train pulled into the Domino Station, one of the passengers exited in a fury. People would've found it scary, were it not for the fact that she was carrying a large suitcase and talking to a teddy bear. As she exited the station, a newspaper blew over to her. She snatched it up in an iron grip and read the article that was on the front page.

"'Local boy Yugi Moto declared champion of the Duelist Kingdom. This student of Domino High and grandson of game store owner Solomon Moto triumphed over all of the other competitors including Maxamillian Pegasus, who, in an unrelated incident, was admitted to San Francisco Medical for reasons that have not been disclosed.'" She crumpled up the newspaper and tossed it into a waste basket. "I'm coming for you, Moto!"


After school the day after they got back from Duelist Kingdom, Yugi and his friends stopped by the hospital, thinking that they would surprise Yugi's Grandfather with a visit. But it was they who were surprised to see Yugi's Grandpa walking into the lobby of the hospital escorted by Yugi's mother.


A/N: What, you guys didn't think it was just Yugi and his Grandpa, did you? Someone apparently got the crazy idea to cut out Yugi's mother appearance entirely. I guess they thought she wasn't important to the actual storyline.


"What's the matter, Yugi, you're not surprised to see me up and around, are you?"

"Grandpa, you're okay!" Yugi cried running up to him and hugging him.

"Yes, my boy," Solomon replied.

The others watched with happy tears as the family was reunited.

"I missed you," Yugi said.

"And I missed you too," Solomon said back.

"You ready to go home?"

"More than ready, the hospital food here was awful."

"I have to take care of the hospital paper work, Yugi," his mother Noriko said. "Can you take your Grandpa home for me?"


A/N2: Yes, people, she can speak, deal with it.


"You bet!"


As Yugi, his friends, and his Grandpa walked home, Yugi told their Duelist Kingdom adventure to Solomon.

"I can't believe that you saved me and won the tournament all by yourself," Solomon said.

"Well, it wasn't just me," Yugi amended. "Everyone helped out."

Harold's head tilted down a little at that comment.

"That's right," Joey agreed. "But he couldn't have done it especially without me."

"Then you obviously improved since the last time I saw you duel," Solomon said.

"Well maybe not that much," Tristan said.

"Hey, at least he's learned how to use other parts of his head besides his mouth," Harold cracked giving Joey a noogie. Everyone laughed.

Yugi grew concerned. "Grandpa, maybe you should go home and rest, you did just get out of the hospital."

"Don't be silly, I feel great," Solomon said doing some stretches…

And nearly puts out in his back in the process.

"You okay, Mister Moto?" Tristan asked.

"Just a little stiff, that's all." Seeing how it looked like Solomon was permanently stuck in an L-shape, Tea pounded on Solomon's back and that straightened him out. "Oooh, thank you, Tea. That helped."

"No problem."

"Hey!" A voice called. Everyone turned to see a young girl standing in front of the Game Shop. She looked young, maybe younger than Yugi. She wore her blonde hair in a pair of pony tails and was dressed in a pink jacket and red skirt. She carried a teddy bear and a pink rolling suitcase. "I have something to say to you, that is, if you are who I think you are!"

"Anybody know her?" Joey asked. The others shook their heads.

"Tell me are one of you Solomon Moto?"

"Yes, that's me," the old man confirmed. "And who might you be?"

"Who might I be? I might be Rebecca, and I might've just arrived here from America, and I might've been waiting for the past two hours for you to show up! It's not nice to keep a lady waiting!"

"A lady?" Yugi asked laughing.

Rebecca got right up in the boy's face. "Are you saying I'm not a lady, bub?"

"Uh… well…"

"Sheesh, are all Americans this cranky or do we attract the runt of the litter?" Harold asked.

"Watch it, Jack!" Rebecca snapped kicking Harold in the shin.

"Ow! Why that little…"

"Hold on a second, what's a little girl like you doing traveling alone?" Joey asked.

"I can handle myself, as your butt-head friend here found out the hard way. And if not, I have Teddy to protect me. Isn't that right, Teddy?" She cuddled the bear close to her.

"She talks to the bear?"

"I asked it before and I'll ask it again, is everyone around here crazy or is it just me?"

"It's just you," Rebecca replied making Harold snarl even more.

"Rebecca, what is it exactly you want from me?" Solomon asked.

"I want my card back!"

"I beg your pardon?"

"You've got my Blue-Eyes White Dragon and I want it back!"

"Um… isn't that the same Blue-Eyes White Dragon that Kaiba to…"

Tristan elbowed Harold. "Don't make her more physical than she already is."

"The Blue-Eyes White Dragon is an ultra-rare card that only belongs in the deck of a true champion."

"Really, know anyone who fits that description?" Harold asked with a sly smile.

"That's me, Smart-Alec!" Rebecca snapped kicking Harold this time in the knee cap.

Harold hopped around. "Ow, ow, ow, ow, I think I'm going to need to go to the hospital when this is over."

"Only a Duelist of my skill has the right to possess the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. I've beaten top Duelists from all around the world and I've even won the American Duel Monster Championship."

"Well whoop-de-freakin'-do," Harold said twirling his index finger.

Tea placed a hand over Harold's mouth. "Maybe you should cut it with the wise cracks for a while, Harold."

"Aren't you a little young?" Yugi asked.

"I'm eight."

"Inches tall," Tristan finished.

Tearing Tea's hand from his mouth, Harold said, "Well our boys here won first and second in the Duelist Kingdom tournament."

"Blah-blah-blah, I know all about it. First place went to Yugi Moto and second place went to Joey Wheeler… but nobody cares about second place!" Tristan and Tea held Joey back.

"Rebecca, forgive me, but I'm still a little confused, how does your dueling record entitle you to my Blue-Eyes White Dragon card?" Solomon asked.

"That's not it; I should get the Blue-Eyes White Dragon because you stole it from me!"

"That's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard in my entire life!" Harold said.

"My Grandpa would never steal anything!" Yugi protested.

"Come on, guys, let's leave Little Miss Prima-Donna to bask in her own self-centeredness and get some pizza." Harold turned and started to walk away and the others started to follow suit.

"I will not be ignored!" Rebecca cried running around to their other side. "If you won't return it to me, then I demand the right to duel for it!"

"What?" Everyone asked.

"You heard me right; I challenge you to a duel, old man!"

"Geez, what does it take to get rid of this rug rat?" Joey wondered.

"If I win at this duel, you'll return my Blue-Eyes White Dragon to me!"

Yugi moaned, it seemed like they really didn't have much of a choice.


Kaiba Land was the only structure that set Domino apart from most other cities. It was a self-contained theme park with virtual arenas for people to duel on. The place was decorated with life-like statues of Duel Monsters (particularly monsters from Kaiba's deck, including several Blue-Eyes White Dragon statues). Upon arriving, Yugi and the gang asked for the manager on duty.

Fortunately, the manager on duty was an old friend.

"So can you help us, Mokuba?" Yugi asked.

"You're asking a lot, Yugi, our duel rings are booked for the next three months."

"Yeah; sorry to put you on the spot, Mokuba."

"Hey, don't worry about it. I do owe you big time."

"Great," Rebecca said storming to the front of the pack. "Let's get this duel started! I have a card to win!"

Yugi rolled his eyes and Harold groaned painfully. Mokuba stared bewildered at her.

The arena was an even thirty feet by thirty feet. Unlike the podium structures that Kaiba used in his first duel with Yugi or those shown at Duelist Kingdom, these duel platforms had a sleek, almost futuristic arrow design with four wings. They were set overlooking the green arena floor. Stands encircled the large room like a football stadium.

"Nice arena," Rebecca said. "A little small, but it'll fit my needs."

Mokuba sweat-dropped, this arena was still experimental but perhaps Yugi and… whoever this girl was could test it out for him. He turned to Yugi. "Let me know if you need anything," he told Yugi.

"We will, thanks, Mokuba." And Mokuba left.

"Well, Moto, are you ready for our duel?"

"Wait a second," Yugi intervened.

"Don't worry, Yugi, I'll be fine." But from the way Solomon rubbed his nose, Yugi could tell that the exact opposite was true.

"Are we going to duel or what?"

"Grandpa just got out of the hospital," Yugi explained. "He's in no condition to duel!"

"Particularly since dueling is what put him there in the… oof!" Now it was Tea elbowing Harold.

"She doesn't need to know."

"Nobody's leaving here until I get a duel for my Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

"In that case, I'll duel you," Yugi said.

"Okay," Rebecca said. "That's even better. Rebecca, the American Champion versus Yugi, the winner of the Duelist Kingdom in a clash of titans! Of course it's still ordinary him against genius me so he doesn't stand a chance of winning, does he, Teddy?"

"I can't tell if she's just stuck on herself or totally nuts," Joey complained.

"Maybe both," Yugi figured "You guys watch from here."

"Be very careful, Yugi," his Grandpa advised. "She may be strange, but she's also clever."

"Yugi, do you want me to duel her?" Yami asked from the Millennium Puzzle as Yugi stepped onto the platform. "I can duel some manners into her."

"I have no doubt that you can, but don't worry about it. She's not dangerous, just… odd. I can handle her."

"Okay, but I'll be here in case you need me."

"Thanks, Yami."

"Hey Yugi, quit talking to yourself and let's duel!" Rebecca shouted. The dueling stations moved out over the field.


Mokuba came into the control room where security personnel and technicians watched every duel taking place, monitoring for any problems. "Bring the duel at field 4 on the main monitor," he instructed.

"Yes, sir," some of the technicians said. The duel between Yugi and Rebecca came on the main screen. "This might be interesting," he said.

"Oh Yugi, are you sure you want to go through with this? It would be easier if you just concede and give me the Blue-Eyes White Dragon."

Yugi's eyebrow twitched.

"You know, if this girl duels as well as she brags, Yugi could be in for some trouble," Harold commented.

"Yugi will win," assured Joey.

"Let's duel!" The both cried.

(Y: 2000)
(R: 2000)

"For my first brilliant move," Rebecca said. "I play Witch of the Black Forest (1) in attack mode!" A purple-haired woman with an eye on her forehead and wearing a long black dress appeared cackling.

Solomon gasped as a distant memory came to him.


"For my opening move, Solomon, I play Witch of the Black Forest in attack mode."

"That's quite the gambit."


That is quite the opening gambit, Solomon thought referring to Rebecca's move.

It's strange, Yugi thought. Witch of the Black Forest isn't that strong of a card. Normally, people play it in defense mode or set it face-down. It's like she wants to be attacked.


Mokuba also thought it was strange, until he remembered something that his big brother once told him.

"You see, Mokuba, sometimes its wise to include weak monsters in your deck."

"But, why, Seto?"

"Because, sometimes monsters with weak attack points can have special advantages."

"You mean like special powers?"

"Correct. Take this one for instance…"

"Witch of the Black Forest?"

"It has a special ability but it can only be activated once it's sent to the graveyard. So one would be wise to put it in attack mode."

"But putting it in attack mode will make your life points vulnerable."

"Yes, but an opportunity to attack your opponent's life points is too tempting. It's a small sacrifice, plus it also lures your opponent into a false sense of security. It's one of the most basic strategies of Duel Monsters."

Could that be what this girl is doing? Mokuba asked himself. Luring Yugi into a false sense of security?


"That ape Yugi is sure taking his sweet time," Rebecca complained. "Hurry up and play."

"Fine," Yugi said. "I summon Celtic Guardian in attack mode! Celtic Guardian, attack the Witch!" The Celtic Guardian sliced the Witch of the Black Forest in attack mode."

(Y: 2000)
(R: 1700)

"Oh no!" Rebecca cried. "That dumb Yugi sent my worthless witch to the graveyard! What do I do?" She held the teddy bear to her ear like it was whispering something. "You're right, Teddy! When Witch of the Black Forest is sent to the graveyard, I can take another monster from my deck with up to 1500 defense points!" Rebecca searched through her deck until she found a card, and then reshuffled her deck. She looked through her hand.

"Well, I'm waiting," Yugi said.

"Hey, don't interrupt me when I'm thinking!"

"That kid can drive you crazy really easily," Tea commented.

"No kidding," Harold agreed.

"Oh well," Rebecca said defeated. "Guess I'm stuck with this one. I summon Sangan (2) in attack mode!" The Sangan monster actually looked like Kuriboh, that is if Kuriboh had three eyes, a row of sharp teeth and arms. "A cutie, isn't he?"

"Not for long," Yugi said. "Celtic Guardian, attack!" Just like with the witch, the Celtic Guardian sliced Sangan in two and after scowling at Rebecca, returned to Yugi's side of the field.

(Y: 2000)
(R: 1300)

"If that's the Americans' idea of a child prodigy, I'd really hate to see what their stupid people are like," Harold commented seeing Rebecca whine and cry, like a… well, a child.

"No, not Sangan! How can you be so mean?"

Yugi was rapidly losing his patience with her (something that he rarely did). "I'm just… playing… the game!"

"Did you hear that, Teddy? Nasty old Yugi's being mean to me again."

"And I'm not being mean!"

"This girl is starting to get on my nerves," Harold said gritting his teeth.

"What do you mean starting?" Tristan retorted.

"Huh… what was that, Teddy? We haven't lost just yet? What do you mean… oh, I see, if Sangan goes to the graveyard, I can summon a new monster? Yippee!"

"I know geniuses are supposed to be eccentric but this is ridiculous!" Tristan complained.

"Oh please, she's just a nutcase," Joey argued.

Rebecca's strategy is strangely familiar, Solomon thought as he watched Rebecca shuffle her deck.


"Sorry, Solomon, but by sending my Sangan to the graveyard, you allowed me to retrieve a new monster."

Wait a second, could it be… no, those cards are common, anybody could've had them.

"Okay, enough kidding around," Rebecca said. "Kid gloves are off!"

"Suddenly she's a lot more serious," Yugi observed.

"I play a magic card: Tribute to the Doomed. This lets me throw away one card for my hand. In return, I can destroy one of my opponent's monsters." Yugi could only watch in horror as Rebecca placed one card in her graveyard. The Celtic Guardian was wrapped up in bandages as a giant hand pulled it under ground.


"Whoa, I didn't see that coming," Mokuba commented. The phone besides him rang and Mokuba picked it up. "Hello? Oh, hi, Seto… no, everything's all right, just watching one of the duels… they're good, but of course not as good as you… all right, I will, bye, Seto."


"Wave bye-bye to the nasty old Celtic Guardian, Teddy," Rebecca said waving the bear's arm. "Now to finish my turn, I set one monster in defense mode. Here's where things get interesting, Yugi, mark my words, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon WILL be mine!"

"Am I having hallucinations or did she just put on a totally different personality?"

"Not unless we're all hallucinating," Harold answered Tristan.

"She's a lot smarter than she led us to believe. Watch out for her, Yugi!"

Yugi realized that Tea was right; everything from when they first met up to now had been just an act. "All right, Rebecca, I attack with Summoned Skull!" Yugi's Skull appeared and started to fire lightning bursts.

"Sorry, Yugi, but the card I laid face-down was the Millennium Shield (3, 4)! It has 3000 defense points and your Skull only has 2500 attack points so you lose 500 life points!"

(Y: 1500)
(R: 1300)


Mokuba suddenly recalled another Duel Monster lesson Seto showed him.

"Wow, Seto, there's no monster that can stand up to your Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

"That's where you're wrong, Mokuba. While it's true that very few monsters can destroy my Blue-Eyes White Dragons, there are two monsters that can stand up to it. One is the Wall Shadow, and the other is the Millennium Shield."

"The Millennium Shield?"

"Both the Millennium Shield and the Wall Shadow have 3000 defense points so they can both withstand my Blue-Eyes White Dragons. But both of them are extremely rare and the Millennium Shield hasn't been used in play for a while."

"Let's just hope you don't have to go up against either of them."

Who is this girl? Mokuba wondered.


Solomon recognized the card with its overwhelming defense power.


"It's called the Millennium Shield. Interesting card, wouldn't you say?"

"It certainly is. Your defenses are now impenetrable, Professor Hawkins."

"Please, call me Arthur."

It was at an archaeological dig in Egypt so long ago that I've nearly forgot about it. But almost card for card, my friend Professor Hawkins and I played this exact same duel.


"Why do you seem so surprised that I won that last round, Yugi?" Rebecca asked. "I told you I was a child prodigy. This duel has been easy so far." She looked down at her bear and moved it around like it was alive. "'Get him, Rebecca.' Right, Teddy. I play a magic card: Ring of Magnetism!" The Millennium Shield was surrounded by a force-field.

Now why would she play that card? Combining it with the Millennium Shield actually lowers its defense power.

(MS: 3000-2500)

"Poor, Yugi, he's confused, Teddy, what's he gonna do?"

"Nothing," Yugi said matter-of-factly. "I pass this turn."

"Ah-ha, he's taking a wait and see attitude. Well if you can't think of a move, I can. I play Cannon Soldier (5) in attack mode!"

"Be very careful, Yugi!" Solomon warned. Yugi's friends looked at him. "If she sacrifices a monster next, she can turn her Cannon Soldier's assault directly at Yugi's life points."

"She isn't going to get the chance," Joey said. "Yugi's Summoned Skull is going to clock that cannon."

"Let's hope so, otherwise that soldier would do a lot of damage."

"Summoned Skull, attack Cannon Soldier! Lightning Strike!"

"Waste of energy," Rebecca said. "Watch what happens." To Yugi's surprise, the attack veered away from Cannon Soldier and struck the Millennium Shield. "The Ring of Magnetism draws all your attacks to my Millennium Shield," Rebecca said laughing. "Now all my monsters are safe because all your monsters can do is attack my Millennium Shield."

It's a stand-off; I have to find a way to break through that shield.

"Having a good time, Teddy? Good, because this duel is about to get even hotter." She drew a card. It was the Shadow Ghoul. This card could come in handy later. "But for now, I summon another Witch of the Black Forest in attack mode!" Another witch appeared. "So long, Witch, you get to be used as a sacrifice." Spikes penetrated the witch and she disappeared. "Cannon Soldier, you have the witch's energy, so use it and attack Yugi's life points!" Cannon Soldier fired a burst of energy which hit Yugi's platform causing it to shake. "Well that took you down a peg… or 500."

(Y: 1000)
(R: 1300)

"And now I get to draw another card," Rebecca said happily.

"She's good," Joey commented. "She must've learned dueling from someone as experienced as you, Gramps."

"Joey, you may be right," Solomon said seriously.

"I was taught by someone more talented than a Moto could ever be. My Grandfather is the best Duelist ever!"

"Your Grandfather?" Yugi asked.

Solomon had a hunch and now it was time to see the hunch pay off. "Rebecca, what's your last name?"

"Took you long enough to ask. Yes, my name is Rebecca Hawkins, and my Grandfather is Professor Arthur Hawkins, the man who's Blue-Eyes White Dragon you stole and whose friendship you betrayed!"

Immediately everyone let out shouts of protest. Even the Summoned Skull seemed to growl in protest.

Yugi voiced all of their protests. "You're wrong, Rebecca, my Grandfather would never betray a friend!"

"That's what you think, Yugi, but your Grandfather is a thief! He stole my Grandfather's Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and now you will pay for his crimes!"

To Be Continued


Duel Monster Database

(1)
Name: Witch of the Black Forest
Level: 4
Type: Spellcaster/Effect
Attribute: Dark
ATK: 1100
DEF: 1200

(2)
Name: Sangan
Level: 3
Type: Fiend/Effect
Attribute: Dark
ATK: 1000
DEF: 600

(3)
Name: Millennium Shield (TV version)
Level: 5
Type: Warrior/Effect
Attribute: Wind
ATK: 0
DEF: 3000
A/N3: The card they showed on TV had a different background (orange compared to yellow meaning that it was an effect monster and not a normal monster) and attribute (wind compared to Earth).

(4)
Name: Millennium Shield (Real Card)
Level: 5
Type: Warrior
Attribute: Earth
ATK: 0
DEF: 3000

(5)
Name: Cannon Soldier
Level: 4
Type: Machine/Effect
Attribute: Dark
ATK: 1400
DEF: 1300