My Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction (Heart of The Cards EX)

Info about my lil' fan fiction:

This is my first (and probably last) fan fiction. I've decided to base it of my favorite anime, Yu-Gi-Oh! Go ahead and laugh! What many people don't realize is that Yu-Gi-Oh! isn't just "another Pokemon". So, for all the Yu-Gi-Oh! haters out there: DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER! Anyhow, I haven't really planned out a story, but time will say different. The chars are actually based off my friends and family. Please give me some feedback, positive or negative. ONE note though: feedback about the FAN FICTION! NOT YU-GI-OH! But, you are more than welcome to judge the duels. And for anyone who wants to sue me, Yu-Gi-Oh! is copyrighted by Kazuki Takahashi and the card game is copyrighted by Konami. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! and I am not its creator, so "HA!" on you! Thank you:D

Author's Note: This is the start of my Fan Fic, Heart of the Cards EX. Only a few chars have been introduced, but more will be revealed later. Remember, if you're not a Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan, you'll be at a big disadvantage when you read the duels! Enjoy.

Chapter One: No Matter What (PT.I)
Setting: Skyscraper rooftop in Japan; windy at night.

Yahiko Sagara: Come on! Hurry up and make your move! There is no way you can defeat me! In the next turn, you're done!

Alex Ishida: (thinking) He's right…I can't beat him…he has his best monster of the field, "The End of Anubis"! But, no matter what, I won't give up. I know I have one card that can beat him! (Draws a card from Duel Disk)

Yahiko: Well, did you finally realize you're finished?

Alex: Far from it, Yahiko!

Yahiko: WHAT?

Alex: Now I summon the strongest beast in all of Duel Monsters! OBELISK THE TORMENTOR!

(Obelisk appears from the ground and destroys Yahiko)

Yahiko: ARGH!

Alex: Hahahaha!………………….

(Alex wakes up)

Alex: ...What…what the…was that all a dream…? Aw…and I was having a nice dream…oh well…

(Looks at watch)

Alex: OH CRAP! I'm late for school!

Narrator: Alex Ishida is sixteen years old and he attends Domino High School as a junior. He has been playing Duel Monsters for about two years now. He has become quite skilled in the game, but not skilled enough to be acknowledged by multi-millionaire ex - Duel Monsters champ, Seto Kaiba, his most admired duelist. He has a few close friends who are always by his side. The most mysterious thing about him is that when he engages in a game of Duel Monsters, he suddenly becomes "entranced", as though an ancient spirit possesses him. It might be from the small pendant he wears around his neck as a good-luck charm, as it emits a small glow whenever he duels. The pendant originated from an ancient tomb located in Egypt. It looks like the Eye of Anubis engraved in a small, white cross. Maybe it's a fabled Millennium Item...

Setting: At Domino High, during Nutrition

Alex: Man…I hate school…

Daisuke Ando: Geez, all I hear you do is complain!

Narrator: Daisuke Ando is a good friend of Alex's. He is sixteen years old and also a junior in Domino High. Alex introduced Duel Monsters to Daisuke when he was a sophomore. But, in only a year, he has become a great duelist. He enjoys dueling people with his so-called "Pyromaniac Deck". He is always at Alex's side whenever things look for the worse. He also enjoys playing video games from time to time. Amongst Alex's group of duelist friends, he is often the "mature voice of reason".

Alex: It's not as easy as it looks, you know!

Daisuke: True, true…

(Ryosaki Tamotsu runs into the classroom)

Ryo: Hey you guys!

Narrator: Ryosaki "Ryo" Tamotsu is the newest member of Alex's group of duelist friends. He has only started playing Duel Monsters for about a few months, but he has already gained the respect he deserves amongst his friends. He always puts up a challenge whenever he plays with his "King of the Seas Deck". He usually spends much of his free time at Alex's house to play Duel Monsters. He has somewhat of an annoying attitude, but his friends are able to put with him. When he's not trying to "overthrow the leader", he like to do sports, especially tennis.

Alex and Daisuke: Hiya.

Ryo: So, are you two ready for the Regional Tournament this Saturday?

Alex: I think I'mma win this time!

Daisuke: Although I think your very optimistic, do you really believe you have a chance at placing?

Alex: As long as I have faith in my skills and in my cards, I'm sure I'll do well.

Ryo: Well, I know you'll have a hard time doing that with me competing!

Daisuke: Hey, Alex, is Sakura competing as well? She has gotten better since the last time I've seen her, right?

Alex: She has, but I'm not sure if she's ready just yet.

Ryo: Whatever, as long as I have a chance at trouncing Shugo, I'm happy.

Alex: Where is Shugo anyway?

Daisuke: I heard he'd be at Regionals this Saturday.

Ryo: You serious? Ah, yeah!

Alex: I hope I face him in the finals.

Ryo: And what of that Yahiko dude? Is he going to be there too?

Daisuke: Not sure.

Alex: (thinking) Hmm… what a weird dream…

Setting: Streets of Japan

So...do you know his whereabouts?

Servant: No, my Lord, but my minions are working hard to track him down.

: Excellent. Either way, he is going to attend this week's Tournament. I shall get what I need there…

Setting: Dueling Lodge

Alex, Daisuke and Ryo
: Hiya Kyo.

Kyo: Hi everyone.

Narrator: Kyo Makiguchi is one of Alex's closest friends. He is eighteen years old and he is a graduate from Domino High. He still has great love for the game of Duel Monsters. He truly admires Yugi Mutou, the "King of Games". However, Kyo and one of Yugi's best friends, Tristan Taylor, have a bad past together for reasons unknown. He has been playing Duel Monsters for about 2 years, yet Alex still manages to defeat him in a Duel, despite the experience difference. He has great sportsmanship and a positive attitude. Graduated from Domino High, he wants to enroll into college to accomplish his career goal: to become a doctor.

Daisuke: So, are you prepared for Saturday, Kyo?

Kyo: Sort of. I still need to test some new cards in my deck. I think they might work.

Ryo: (reading the paper) Hey you guys! Look at this!

(Newspaper article headline states: RARE HUNTERS STEAL CARDS FROM DM PLAYERS! BEWARE! IF YOU SEE ANYONE WHO MIGHT LOOK SUSPICIOUS, CONTACT THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!)

Alex: Rare Hunters, eh? They sound dangerous.

Daisuke: Wouldn't want to run into those guys.

Ryo: Me neither. I can't afford to lose any of my precious cards!

Kyo: If only Shugo was around, he'd beat the heck outta them.

Alex: I think I can take em'!

Kyo: Really now?

Alex: You bet! Want me to prove it to you?

Kyo: Is that a challenge?

Alex: The usual?

Kyo: Can't break tradition now, can we?

Setting: Outside of Duel Lodge

Alex: Ready?

Kyo: You know it!

(Before the duel begins, a stranger appears from the shadows)

: Perhaps you'd like to duel me, instead.

Alex: Who are you?

A collector of rare cards, and if you value your lives, I'd suggest not calling the police! So, you have 2 choices: either duel me for your rarest cards, or I take your friends' lives!

Daisuke and Ryo: Now what?

Alex: I'll duel you! If you want to hurt my friends, you have to get through me first!

(Alex's pendant begins to glow bright)

Yami Alex: Let's duel!

End Chapter