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The New Tournament
Me: Since so many of you like 'New Professors, New Adventures', I thought I'd put the prequel up. This is the new one, the ACTUAL prequel. No worries, it's no YAOI.
Summary: After the unfortunate death of Yugi's grandfather, Yugi believes to be alone. At the funeral, however, he finds his long-lost twin who had been kidnapped at an early age and she fights to keep him. After succeeding, Yugi and Ceribi, his sister, live together in the Turtle Game Shop along with Yami. Mariku, the evil side of Malik, is back, only now most of the evil was purged from his soul and now he's just crazy. Bit like Yami Bakura, actually. Anyway, one day Malik informs Yugi-tachi that a great evil has been awoken, and, to their horror, they find out that he has been awake for quite sometime after his downfall 14 years previously. So when an unknown person makes a new tournament, Yugi and the others know that they must enter it. But it's not your average tournament. No indeed… (better than it sounds!) Seto/OC, Joey/Mai, Tristan/Serenity, Ryou/OC, possible Yugi/Anzu. Takes place five years after Battle City, before Doom, and two years before the sixth book. A.K.A. THEY ARE 20. Oh, and if you've wondering, Ceribi meets Yugi BEFORE he's legally an adult. THAT'S why she had to fight to keep him. Long story. If anyone wants to know it, tell me and I'll post a fic about it.
When telling bout cards, their points will be listed like this: (say it's Flame Swordsman) I Att 1800 Def 1600 I. I got that idea from Random Person number three and give all credit to her!
Author's Note: I've changed it slightly. The tournament is COMPLETELY different (I decided to go with my original idea) because the Rose Wars were too hard to describe, unless you've played the game. Other than that, the plot remains the same.
Oh, does anyone want me to pair Yugi and Anzu? (NOT TEA!!!! GOD I HATE HER!!! Anzu's SO MUCH BETTER than Tea! Anyway.) Yeah.
Oh, and also, another note: Ceribi will no longer be dating Seto!
Ceribi: Thank the Lord.
Instead, another OC will. This means that in New Professors, New Adventures she won't be dating him. It's been changed.
There was a knock on the door.
Yugi Motou yawned and sat up. His spiked black, blond and red hair was like it always was. His light-blue starred pajamas were ruffled from sleep.
"Hey Yugi, can I come in?"
Yugi ran to the door and threw it open, immediately knowing the voice. His newly found twin sister, Ceribi, was there. Her tri-colored-hair was like his and her purple eyes, like Yugi's shone brightly. Their resemblance was unmistakable.
Yugi was enveloped in a hug. "Good morning Little Angel," said Ceribi, using her nickname for Yugi.
"Hi Ceribi!" said Yugi brightly as he hugged his sister back.
Yami came out of the Puzzle and looked at the two.
They love each other so much. As much as I love Yugi. It's like he's Mokuba and she's Kaiba. I'm like Kaiba in that sense too. The relationship between the Yugi and Ceribi, between Yugi and myself, and between Mokuba and Kaiba are all the same. That is easy to read between all and any of us.
Yami sensed that Yugi and his sister breaking apart from their hug, and he went inside the Puzzle.
Ceribi put Yugi onto his bed and sat down next to him. She was silent, and Yugi went closer to her, asking what was wrong. She took the opportunity and grabbed him. Yugi yelped and then broke into fits of laughter as his sister tickled him. Yami came out from the Puzzle and sat down next to them on the bed, chuckling. Ceribi laughed as well and continued to tickle him. She stopped some time later when Yugi started to cry because he was laughing so hard.
(((Yami?))) Ceribi asked. (((You there?)))
Yami nodded, still sitting on the bed. Ceribi, being so connected to Yami's past, present, and future, could see him. ((I'm right here. Good morning.))
(((Good morning to you too. How are you feeling?)))
((Better, thanks. That tea you made last night really helped with the headache,)) Yami replied. ((What will we do today?))
/How about we go to the museum to see Malik, Marik and Isis? Maybe see if the others can come. We've got nothing to do./
((Aibou, that's a great idea.)) said Yami.
(((Before any of that though, you both need breakfast. And Yugi needs to get dressed,))) said Ceribi, taking her role of the mother. (((Yami…?)))
((I will do so,)) said Yami, understanding what she meant from previous talks.
Yugi got dress according to what Yami chose. He wore the same pants as usual but wore a black sleeveless shirt. He wore a red jacket over that. Yugi put on his dueling items: his Duel Disk, and his deck. Lastly Yami made sure the Millennium Puzzle was okay and sent Yugi downstairs, following.
Ceribi grinned when she saw Yugi. Yami was smiling as well. "Excellent job Yami. Little Angel, you look perfect."
"Thank you Ceribi."
((Anzu won't be able to take her eyes off of you,)) commented Yami, and Ceribi giggled.
"Is that's what you've been planning? Well that's not funny!" said Yugi indignantly.
Ceribi looked into her little brother's wide, innocent, and now indignant purple eyes. She smiled. "It's okay Yugi," she said. "Yami and I both think you're handsome, and I also think you're adorable."
((So do I,)) said Yugi's alter-ego.
Yugi blushed and looked down. Suddenly, Yugi's, Yami's and Ceribi's friends Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor, Duke Devlin, Mai Valentine, Ryou Bakura and Anzu Mazaki all burst in. Ceribi had given Joey and Ryou keys.
"Hi guys!" said Tristan cheerfully.
"Hi!" said Ceribi.
"Hey guys," said Yugi, slightly uncomfortable.
The others guessed what had happened.
Joey grinned at Yugi. "Yuge, ya look mighty fine ta me!"
Tristan said, "You're gonna steal all of the lovely ladies from me!"
"Like ya get any." Tristan hit Joey for that comment.
Ryou grinned. "I think it's fantastic, Yugi," he said.
Mai looked him over. "Well it's a change," she said. Anzu thumped her on the head.
"You look great," said Anzu. Yugi turned the darkest shade of red possible.
Anzu spoke again. "What does Yami think anyway?"
"He loves it," said Yugi, and turned pink.
"But not nearly as much as he loves you," said Ceribi. "You're like Mokuba to Seto to him."
The doorbell rang. "I'll get it!" said Ceribi.
She ran to the door, straightened, and opened it civilly. "Why hello Mokuba!" the others heard her say. "And… ah, Kaiba-boy! Well, this is a surprise!"
"Good morning Ceribi," said Seto Kaiba, coming in.
"Kaiba," said everyone instantly.
Mokuba, Seto's younger brother, came in. "Hi Mokuba," everyone said.
Seto nodded, Mokuba smiled. Seto turned his attention to Yami, who hadn't changed back into Yugi. "Yugi," he said. "Er – other Yugi. Yami. Isis game me a call this morning."
"What did Malik's sister say?" asked Yami.
"She said that something bad happened and that I was supposed to come here. Having nothing better to do, I did."
"Besides, I wanted to come!" chirped Mokuba.
The phone rang. "Hello?" asked Ceribi, picking it up. "Yes. Malik? Hold on…" She put the speakerphones on. "Malik? Still there?"
"Yes," said Malik's voice from the speakers. "Is the Pharaoh there?"
"I'm right here," said Yami.
"Good. You heard about the problem, did you not?"
"Well Kaiba said that something was wrong, that's all," said Bakura.
"What happened?" asked Anzu.
"I see the others are there. Well, Isis sensed a great evil, one that had been dormant for 14 years. She said – "
"I can speak for myself."
"Isis! What are you doing here?"
"Malik, I live with you."
"Oh yeah."
Imagine sweat drops here.
"Please continue," urged Ryou.
"This evil has been awake before. And recently. But it had been dormant for 14 years."
"I said that."
"Shush. Now it has awaken again. And you all must go fight it."
"But it will DESTROY things!"
"MARIKU!!!!"
There were several crashes. "MASTER MALIK AND MARIK STOP THIS INSTANT!" said Odion in the background.
More sweat drops here.
The noises ceased. "Yeah so – what's this?" Malik paused and there was unwrapping sounds. "WOAH!!! Check it out!!! Oi Pharaoh, go check your mail!"
Moments later the doorbell rang. "Hey Mike," said Ceribi cheerfully.
"Morning. By any chance is Mai Valentine, Joey Wheeler and Seto Kaiba with you?"
"All are."
"Well these packages are for them and for you and Yugi."
"Thank you. Bye."
"Bye."
Everyone got their packages and unwrapped them. "Woah! A new tournament!" exclaimed Ceribi.
Seto's eyebrows were furrowed. He looked down and pulled out a… "A stick?"
"It's a wand, Kaiba," said Joey slowly, as if he was talking to someone very dumb. "Kinda like a wizard's wand."
"But of course," said Tristan. "Kaiba doesn't believe in magic."
"Yeah," said Duke. "He thinks it's all," He put on Seto's voice, "'Some hocus-pocus mind trick.'" (lol, that part in that episode was SO PRICELESS!)
"It says here that we need eight 'spells' to get to the finals," said Yugi, now back in control. He continued to read the handbook. "We each start out with two spells. It says that everyone knows the words to 'activate' the spells or something. So I guess these wands are kinda like microphones…"
"This is stupid," said Seto.
"Dear Ms. Motou," read Ceribi aloud from her letter. "I am pleased to announce that you have been invited to participate in a Duel Monsters tournament known as the Dark Tournament. Please bring the enclosed items (one wand with two spells, one rule book and one ID card) to the Dark Field. The starting date of the tournament is June 21 and it will take place in England. When going to the Domino Airport, please present the ID card to the desk at station 6C and you will board the airplane free of charge. You are also allowed to bring one person with you. Thank you. Sincerely Yours, the Dark Lord." Ceribi paused. "'The Dark Lord'? Although that's kinda pathetic, is this the evil you were talking about, Isis?"
"I believe it is Protector."
"Ah."
Silence fell. "So shouldn't we go pack?" said Yugi after a while.
"Ah!" screamed Mai. "Let's go pack! It's in two days!"
Of course, the next two days were spent packing. And soon they were at the airport. Ceribi brought Ryou, Mai brought Anzu, Joey brought Serenity, Seto brought Mokuba, Malik brought Isis, Yugi brought Tristan, and Duke was able to sneak on. (an: Did I miss anyone? I don't think so… And by the way, Ryou is NO LONGER the Motou's cousin… for reasons…)
The jet arrived and the things everyone had brought were loaded onto it. They all climbed onto it. Joey and Mai dueled, and Joey won. Feeling proud, Joey started to brag.
"I'm invincible! Yeah! Bring it on!"
"Stop barking, you pathetic puppy dog."
"I AIN'T A DOG, KAIBA!!!!"
"Really? Well – "
"Both of you can it. Joey, will you shut up please if we duel?" It was obvious that everyone's patience was wearing thin and they were thankful when Ceribi spoke up.
"Awesome!"
As Ceribi and Joey dueled, people watched. It ended in a draw – Ceribi used Seven Tools of the Bandit to destroy a trap card and attacked directly, causing Joey's life points to hit zero, but she also lost 1000 life points as a result – thus she lost too.
A few hours later (the time was chiefly spent chatting or sleeping, and, in some cases, yelling) they landed. Everyone boarded off the plane and were taken to a field. There, a man, hooded and wearing a black robe, stepped up. His voice boomed around the field.
"As my master is unable to come in person, I shall endeavor to follow his instructions. Everyone should have read the rule book, and thus know how to play. You are to wear the ID card at all times. There will be eight finalists. Once you have all of the spells you will now how to get to the finals." He gave the date of the finals and left abruptly.
Shrugging, the others decided to find people to duel. Ceribi pulled out her ID card. It had her picture on it and said:
Name: Ceribi Motou
Duelist Number: 010
Deck Type: Warrior, Fiend
Signature Card: Summoned Skull
(yes, I changed her deck. The Spell caster one will be my own)
Yugi's was thus:
Name: Yugi Motou
Duelist Number: 007
Deck type: Spell caster
Signature Card: Dark Magician
… You can guess the others.
Anyway.
The gang split up mostly – Ryou stuck with Ceribi and Yugi, Tristan, Tea, Duke and Serenity to Joey and Mai, Mokuba to Seto and Isis to Malik.
As soon as they were free, Joey and Ceribi ran to find "someone's butt to kick." Seto shook his head slightly as he and Mokuba left.
"Ceribi! Wait for us!"
"Hey sis! Wait up!"
They met back at the hotel they were staying at. Everyone was there except for Seto.
"Where's our favorite cold and heartless friend?" asked Marik idly as they sat around on the couch. He, Mai and Ceribi were the only ones who had more spells than what they had started with – each had four.
"You mean Niisama? I dunno, he went out for a walk, I think."
Yugi shrugged. "He can look after himself."
Everyone else went silent. Ceribi yawned. "You know who I'd like to see at this tournament?"
"Who?"
"Some of my friends back in the States."
"I'd like ta see some familiar faces too," said Joey. "Ya know, people who might help us against dis new evil."
Yugi shook his head. "Whatever that is."
Me: Hey Jazz, I'm using Arina in this story, kay? Just so ya know.
