Yu-Gi-Oh! Genex: Neo

Chapter 12: Rules, Regulation and Misaki's First Duel

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As soon as everybody was off the boat, the duelists made their way to the elaborate castle at the very center.

"Is Kaiba-sensei going to tell us the rules," Misaki asked excitedly, as Yugi held her in his arms. "I'm pretty sure he will, sweetheart," Anzu told her. A few minutes later, Kaiba appeared on the front balcony, and a large cheer arose from the crowd.

Kaiba, flanked by Isis and an older Mokuba, announced, "Fellow duelists, welcome to Duelist Kingdom II. Ten years ago, if you may recall, the first was one was held here. But that was then, and this time, things are different. First of all, you all should have dueling gloves. This time you need 15 starchips to enter, and there will be 12 finalists who will enter the castle. Also, you should have already chosen a card to serve as a deckmaster. I assume you read the rules on the KaibaCorp website. As soon as the fireworks go off, the tournament will begin!"

Just then, the display lit up the sky, and Kaiba pronounced, "It begins now."

Afterwards, he sauntered back inside, to watch the duels in the dining hall, like Pegasus had done a decade earlier.

Meanwhile, the gang was wandering around, looking for people to duel. Already, there were many games getting underway, and Misaki recognized some of the kids who went to her school. Kevin told Joey, "When I see the guys who scared me and Misaki, I'm gonna duel them." Joey laughed, "Not so fast, little guy. Weevil and Rex are really tricky. You need to duel some people who are beginners like you first." Nathan sighed, "Oh, okay Dad."

After a while, Misaki's stomach was growling, "Mom, I'm getting hungry. Can I have something to eat?" Anzu smiled, "Here you go." Misaki accepted the beef jerky, and noshed on it until a boy approached them.

"Hey you," he shouted, pointing to Nathan. "Who, me," Nathan asked him curiously. "I challenge you to a duel." Nathan nodded, "Who are you?" The other boy scoffed, "I am Allen Nagazaki." Misaki asked, "How long have you been playing Duel Monsters?" Allen smirked, "5 days. I'm just in it because it looks cool. It's really rather boring."

At this comment, everyone fell over anime style. The adults exchanged a glance, and Nathan looked at the ground. He had only been playing Duel Monsters for about a year. Misaki glanced at the boy, "I'll duel you instead, Allen." The boy stared, "All right."

They soon arrived at the nearest stadium. Before going up to the platform, Yugi asked, "How old are you, Allen?" Allen scoffed, "I'm 12. What's it to you?" Yugi frowned, "You know, for someone who calls himself a duelist, you have a funny way of respecting the game." Allen, "Who are you, Yugi Moto or somebody?" "That's my name, actually, and your about to duel my daughter." Allen gulped, turned his back, and ran to the platform.

Misaki shouted, "Ready Allen?" He shouted back, "Whatever. I play both my starchips, you?" "The same thing," Misaki shouted back, and the duel began.

Meanwhile, Misaki and Allen's duel appeared on the computer screen, and Kaiba zoomed on it, interested to see how well she would do. Isis nodded, and Mokuba asked, "Isn't she a first grader at your school?" "Yes she is, and she is very talented," Kaiba replied, before turning back to the screen.

Allen: 2000

Misaki: 2000

Misaki announced, "I choose Balrog of Moria as my Deck Master, and I play Magic Knight of Rayearth in attack mode."

Nathan stared at her, "I choose Cyber Warrior as my Deck Master, and I play Man Eater plant in attack mode."

Misaki yelled, "Magic Knight of Rayearth, use Light Circle attack!" A briilaint flash of light followed, as Allen's life points dropped.

Allen: 1000

Misaki: 2000

Allen glared angrily, "You brat! Now, I move my Deck Master to the field." Misaki followed suit and yelled, "Go, Balrog of Moria! Use Flame Whip!" Another flash of light and heat followed, as Allen's life points dropped to 0.

Yugi and Anzu applauded, while Joey and Kevin gave victory signs, and Mai yelled, "Way to go, Misaki!" Misaki grinned, and after getting down, approached Allen, who gave his starchips to her, and sauntered off.

Anzu hugged her, "You were awesome, Misaki." "I'm glad he's gone. He was mean." Yugi nodded, "I agree." Kevin announced, "I wanna duel next time." Mai smiled, "You'll get your chance." So, they left the arena, and went in search of the next duel.