"Unfortunately I know all too well what Robert's feeling right now, the game of Duel Monsters is filled with powerful creatures and component magic and trap cards that can make them even stronger. But in todays version of the game those monsters are only holographic representations. That's not the case for the God cards though, When you summon a God Card you're not activating a holographic matrix." Yugi paused, adding emphasis to his words by fixing Sammantha with an intense stare.
"When you summon a God card you summon a God to this realm of reality. The two creatures you see on the field right now, Obelisk and Ra are REAL monsters." He concluded.
"So, if they're doing the same thing why isn't Kaiba acting like he's drunk?" Mai asked, leaning forward resting her arms ont eh back of Sammantha's seat.
"Because, while all three God Cards are incredibly powerful Ra is the strongest of the three. Add to that Kaiba's prior experience with the God cards and his sheer force of will and he'll be able to weather using Obelisk with little to no problem. Though even when I had all three Gods in my deck I was always reluctant to use Ra for this very reason." Yugi turned his attention back to the field as Kaiba drew his card.
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"Mr. Spring, are you alright?" Claire asked cautiously as she watched her employer's eyes widen.
"It was the only one to escape my grasp. The only one I couldn't work to my will in this plan and yet here it is." Spring wasn't talking to Claire, he wasn't really talking to anyone.
"Sir?" Claire pressed further, trying to gain Willems attention.
"I never realized how beautiful it was, glittering like that in the Sun light it's like it was crafted of sun light." Willem continued to ramble to himself.
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"Upon further review I believe we may have given him the card too soon. He's being swept away in it's power." Shadi turned towards the four others with him.
"There was little choice. If the God Cards are not in the hands of the three Chosen then the looming darkness will overtake the world." A man wearing a trench coat and fedora spoke, stepping forward from the assembled group.
The huge being beside him stepped forward and pushed the long coated man out of the way, the huge beast like man spoke in a low growl. "He will control the beast or all is lost. The three must work as one."
The female of the group chose this time to speak, her voice melodious her tone matronly. "He will do what is needed. They all will. It is their destiny." her lips twisted into a pretty smile.
"Be that as it may perhaps we have thrust too much upon them too soon. The other two have shown great proficiency with the cards but this newest one... He may lack the will to use it." The last of the group, a short man with an ancient sounding voice, voiced his concerns his white hair drawn back into a pony tail draped over his red robes.
"The Pharaoh will guide him, he will seal the darkness again and I will watch over the items once again." Shadi turned his sight back upon the glowing orb the five had gathered around.
All five of the strangers returned their collective Gaze to the battle.
Kaiba was sweating, he'd faced God cards before, well he'd faced A God card before, Osiris under Yugi's control but Ra was the big brother of the three cards.
"I'll set a monster in defense and end my turn." Kaiba was stalling. 'There's nothing in my deck that can even touch Ra at this point. Not even the Shining Dragon...' Kaiba thought as Robert's attention snapped forward again as he remembered what he was doing and drew a card.
'Man What the hell's going on? Why can't I focus? It's like I've got a wet towel wrapped around my head' Robert thought in a brief moment of lucidity.
"I'll summon my Sapphire Dragon in attack mode and attack your face down card." Roberts movements were sluggish, and his brow was covered in sweat. It was obvious to kaiba that Robert was having trouble keeping his focus.
As Kaiba's face down X-Head cannon exploded he smirked.
"What's the matter Robert, not feeling well?" Kaiba was resorting to taunting, trying to knock Robert off balance further into making a mistake.
Robert was too far gone to notice however. "Ra, Finish this Duel. GOD BREATH CANNON!"
The Great God of the sun fired it's primary attack at Kaiba, the unprotected Duelist.
The massive wave of golden energy washed over the field and enveloped Kaiba in its radiance, the heat of the energy causing the air around it to ripple in the intensity.
Kaiba: 0000
Robert: 5000
As the field shut Down Ra let out a great roar, frightening some of the audience as if faded away. The huge smoldering crater behind Kaiba was now a glowing mass of super heated stone.
Robert was on his hands and knees breathing heavily, sweat dropping off of his face.
Kaiba having bore the brunt of the attack was in worse shape, his long white coat was burned in some areas and smoke still rose from it.
As the two Duelists struggled to their feet and made their way to the center of the field Kaiba gave Robert a look that would have sent most running, but in his weakened State the only thing Robert was focusing on was standing up straight and not vomiting.
"The Winner, after an incredible show of force, Robert Marcus!" Antony held Roberts hand up in a sign of victory.
"And now Mr. Kaiba the agreed upon two cards." Antony spoke.
"Obelisk and the third Promo edition Blue Eyes White Dragon." Robert said holding his hand out. His voice cracking slightly as he fought to keep the energy needed to stay conscious.
"Here, Take them and if I were you I wouldn't plan on keeping them!" Kaiba all but threw the cards at Robert as he turned and made his way out of the stadium, a slight limp showing the lasting after effects of Ra's attack.
As Robert made his way back out of the tunnel that lead to the field he was greeted by his travelling companions.
"Great Duel Robert!" Ryu was beaming with excitement.
"Bro that was amazing! I had no idea you had a God card!" Kelly all but shouted in excitement.
Sammantha and Yugi both held back as Robert was grilled byt the rest of the group, they took notice of his pale clammy skin and weary eyes as he did his best to keep up the energy needed to respond to the flurry of questions being thrown at him not only by their friends but by many of the spectators that had seen the Duel.
As Robert caught Sammanthas worried eyes through the crowd he excused himself and made his way over to her and Yugi, his legs barely lifting his feet free of the ground.
He smiled weakly as he approached her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. "I'm wiped out we need to get out of here." He whispered to her, his voice creaking as he spoke.
Yugi stepped up and placed his right hand on Roberts shoulder and leaned towards the slumping Duelist. "Robert, Was that the only card in the envelope?"
"No, there was this too." Robert answered, his eyes half closed handing Yugi a small black card sleeve sealed at both ends with Yugis name printed in gold text upon it.
"Now if you don't mind I'd like to pass out now." Robert attempted to joke, unfortunately his words rang very true as he promptly slipped into the dark embrace of exhausted slumber.
With Yugi and Joeys help Sammantha was able to get Robert back to their room and into bed.
"I really appreciate the help guys. I didn't realize how heavy he was." Sammantha spoke as she lifted her cup of tea to her lips. The group of Duelists, sans Robert, were all on the beach side patio of the resort enjoying an early dinner and conversation.
"I still find it hard to believe that Robert has Ra in his deck. I mean, weren't the God cards stolen before the Tournament? How did he get it?" Mai asked as she set her glass of champagne down and crossed her arms over her chest.
"I don't know. I do know that he didn't have it in his deck last night though. I would have seen it while he was working on it." Sammantha replied, filling her tea cup again.
"Hey Yugi, You've used the God Cards before. Why was Robert so loopy?" Ryu asked, pushing his empty plate away as he sat back in his deck chair.
"As I explained to Sammantha while Robert and Kaiba were Dueling, When a God card is put into play you're not creating a holographic matrix. You're summoning a physical incarnation of an Egyptian God Monster. If those cards were ever put into the wrong hands they could be used to wreak havoc the world over." Yugi paused as he pulled a long swig from his bottle of soda.
Sammantha was looking out over the ocean as Yugi continued, absorbing his words.
"Controlling a God card is like trying to hold back a flood with your bare hands. It's all but impossible, what happened to Robert is similar to what I felt the very first time I summoned Osiris, only, due to Roberts inexperience with the Egyptian gods and the fact that among the three cards Ra is the most powerful he wasn't able to handle it. But given time and practice I'm sure he'll be able to one day." Yugi finished and lifted a couple of fries to his mouth.
"That's not going to happen Yugi..." Robert spoke, surprising everyone as he came out form behind the corner of the building the look on his face deadly serious.
"... I'm never going to use a God card again."