Scales of Destiny

Summary: The Millennium Scales have been passed from Shadi to another worthy of holding them. But as soon as she receives the mysterious scales, she starts having bizarre dreams about things that happened thousands of years ago. Each dream ends with the same soothing voice and calming face. Can she meet this mysterious stranger in Domino City?

Chapter Summary: Tèa's pen pal from New York has come to Domino City for a year, and is eager to take in all the sights. But could her sights possibly be set on Yugi?

Authors' Note: This story is a dual effort. Voices-in-my-head0304 and toxiccherrycola are working together to create an awesome Yu-Gi-Oh! story. Whenever something is phrased as 'Yugi', that means that it is Yugi. Whenever something is phrased as 'Yami', 'Pharaoh', or 'Atem' we are talking about the Spirit. Got it? Good.

Chapter One

Shizuku Atoma

Dear Tèa,

It's nice to be writing to you again, and soon I'll be talking to you face to face . . . .

My plane should arrive at the airport in Domino City around noon the Saturday before school starts . . . . I'd love to take you up to your offer of a tour!

I can't wait to go to your school and meet all your friends . . . .I would most like to know more about your friend Yugi Motou and his 'Millennium Puzzle'. I've always been interested in Egyptian History and Mythology.

Sincerely,

Shizuku Atoma

P.S. Included is a recent photo of me so you can tell who I am at the airport. See you soon!

Tèa Gardner shifted the letter back and forth between her hands. Her pen pal from America's flight was over two hours late.

A nervous looking teenager walked quietly around groups of excited travelers. Her deep set emerald eyes scanned the crowd, and she walked slowly towards Tèa. Her long raven hair hung to the middle of her back, contrasting with the white tank-top she was wearing.

"Tèa, is that you?" the green eyed girl said meekly.

"Yeah, Shizuku, right?" Tèa stammered, trying to make sure to pronounce her pen pal's name right. Shizuku nodded as Tèa said, "It's a good thing you got in, I was about to check to make sure I had the right day." She paused. "Ready for your tour of Domino City?" Tèa squealed for the first time in ages.

Ever since Yugi won the Battle City Crown, Tèa woke up every morning expecting him to have disappeared forever. Luckily for her, that day hadn't come yet.

"Tèa, are you alright?" Shizuku asked politely as the two of them stepped out into Domino City.

"Yeah," Tèa murmured, realizing she had drifted off.

"Then let's go on that tour," Shizuku smiled.

"Well, I guess the first thing you should see is my house, but there are other things along the way, like the Game Shop," Tèa said as she pointed towards the game shop. "Maybe Yugi and Mr. Motou are there, you can meet them."

Shizuku saw an old man carefully sweeping the cement outside the door of the game shop. He smiled widely when he saw Tèa.

"Hello Tèa! I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting your friend," he beamed.

"I'm Shizuku Atoma," she smiled equally as wide as she shook the old man's hand.

"Solomon Motou, pleased to meet you," he then turned toward Tèa. "Yugi and Joey are upstairs playing Duel Monsters, I'm sure they'd love to see you."

"Thank you Mr. Motou," Shizuku smiled as she and Tèa walked into the Game Shop.

A groan came from behind a closed door and Tèa smiled. "Joey's definitely in there."

"Yugi, dat's the sixth time ya've wasted all my monsters. You take all the fun outta Duel Monsters when ya don't even give me a chance at winning!"

"Joey, Yugi, you mind if we come in?" Tèa asked as she knocked on the door.

"Whaddaver. At least give me a chance this time Yuge," came Joey's frustrated voice from behind the door. Tèa opened the door and both she and Shizuku stepped into the small room. The bed and desk had been moved to the side of the room to make space for a Duel Monsters game. A short spiky haired boy smiled as he shuffled the boy across from his deck. The boy across from him was taller and blond and grumbled as he shuffled his opponents' deck.

"Hi Tèa, who's your friend?" the spiky haired boy asked as he smiled wider. Shizuku blushed before Tèa introduced her.

"This is Shizuku Atoma. She's my pen pal from New York, and she's going to stay with me for a year."

"Hi Shizuku, I'm Yugi Motou."

'Yugi, I am receiving a vague aura from Shizuku. I think I know her from somewhere,' Yami spoke to Yugi.

"Let's get on with dis duel already. I'm not ready to lose again Yuge," the boy Shizuku assumed to be Joey grumbled as he took his deck and drew five cards.

"You guys mind if I watch your duel, I'm into Duel Monsters big time," Shizuku smiled as she sat down on the floor. Tèa sat across the floor from her.

"Go ahead, I'm about to wipe Joey out again."

"Dat's what you think," Joey said as he looked up for the first time. "Who's dat?" he asked as he looked at Shizuku.

"Joey, you don't have any common courtesy at all, do you?" Tèa sweatdropped.

"I dunno. But who is dat?"

"I'm Shizuku Atoma, Tèa's pen pal," Shizuku said exasperated. She could already tell how much of a knucklehead Joey was.

"Oh yeah, Tèa mentioned something about you coming. Joey Wheeler," he said as he turned his attention back toward his cards.

"You know, I almost didn't believe Tèa when she said that she was friends with you two. I mean the winner of both Duelist Kingdom and Battle City and the runner up?" Shizuku smiled. Tèa had also told her of Joey's big head.

"Yeah, I am a pretty good duelist, aren't I? Maybe after this match I could teach you a few tricks," Joey said as his ego inflated big time.

"Of course," it was Shizuku's turn to sweatdrop.

"Okay Joey, you ready to duel?" Yugi asked as he glanced quickly at his cards. It was only then that Shizuku noticed the upside down pyramid on a chain around his neck. Sure, she had noticed it before, but now that she was closer to it, she saw a distinctive eye across its front. A wave of recognition overwhelmed her. She knew that she had seen that somewhere. But where? Her mind was probably playing tricks on her. She had never seen Yugi's Millennium Puzzle before, how could she recognize it?

Joey put up a good defense and offense, but it was like Yugi could predict every move Joey would make. In all of fifteen minutes, Joey's monsters were destroyed, and his life points were depleted.

"Aww, seven times in only two hours. How do you do it Yugi?"

"Joey, it's pretty simple. I'm the one that taught you Duel Monsters, remember?" Yugi answered as he collected his deck and put it away. Joey started to do the same but was interrupted when Shizuku said, "Aren't you going to, I don't know, 'teach me a thing or two'?"

"Oh yeah. But be warned, I did come in second at Duelist Kingdom," Joey smiled.

"And first for the biggest head," Tèa murmured.

"What was dat!"

"Nothing."

"Well, Duel Monsters is easy enough to learn . . ." Joey started.

"Joey, I already have a deck. I know how to play. You are not a teacher. You are my opponent. Just. Shut. Up. And. Duel."

"I play Swordsman of Landstar in defense mode, and two cards face down," Joey smiled as he laid down the cards.

"I place a monster face down in defense mode, and two cards face down."

"Hey Yuge, I might win my first duel of da day! Activate face down card! Skull Dice!"

Shizuku smiled. "Reveal Mystical Typhoon. Your Skull Dice is gone."

Joey stared in disbelief. Shizuku had led him to believe she was a novice. Maybe she wouldn't be as easy to beat as he thought.

"Go Soul Exchange. Sacrifice my Mystical Elf and Joey's Swordsman of Landstar to bring forth the Wingweaver," Shizuku beamed even wider.

"Go Gearfreid the Iron Knight! Now use Graceful Dice," Joey said as he rolled the die. It landed on one. "Damn," he whispered under his breath.

"Maybe you were a little too cocky there Joey," Yugi smiled as he watched in wonder at Shizuku's dueling skills. She was incredibly resourceful, and seemed to have a counter for every move Joey made.

"Wingweaver, destroy Gearfreid the Iron Knight." Joey winced, his life points were down to 3050.

"Baby Dragon, defense mode," Joey said weakly. His only hope would be to draw his Time Wizard and turn his Baby Dragon into the Thousand Dragon.

"I place one magic card face down and end my turn. Take your best shot Joey, maybe there's a possibility you'll still win."

Joey grinned widely as he drew his next card. The Time Wizard. It had helped him out before, and would do so again. "I place one card face down. Your turn, princess."

Shizuku's face twisted in anger. "I was going to go easy on you Joey, but after seeing your delight in your last draw, I'm to going to give you a little surprise. Activate Card Destruction. Now we both have to draw new hands."

Yugi stared in surprise as Joey grumblingly threw his hand into the card graveyard. He watched as he drew five new cards.

"Now Wingweaver, attack and destroy Baby Dragon!" Shizuku smiled. Joey was easier to beat than she thought. His overconfidence was his disadvantage.

"Fine then. I'll activate Monster Reborn and put Gearfried back in play," Joey said as he activated his magic card. Gearfried was returned to the field and fumblingly placed in attack mode.

"I play Lord of D., activate Flute of Summoning Dragon," Shizuku smiled. One of her favorite cards was about to come to the field. "I summon, Serpent Night Dragon! Go Serpent Night Dragon, attack his Gearfried."

Joey grimaced as his Iron Knight was sent to the graveyard for the second time. His life points were down to 2500, and Shizuku had yet to take a hit. 'I gotta get my head in the game here,' he thought to himself.

"Let's go Flame Swordsman, in defense mode," Joey said as he placed his favorite card on the field. 'That way she can't attack my life points directly,' he thought to himself.

"Serpent Night Dragon, attack his Flame Swordsman! And now that you have no one to defend your life points, Wingweaver can wipe you out," Shizuku smiled as she watched Joey and his ego deflate in less than the amount of time it took to inflate.

"Wow," Tèa said in astonishment. "Shizuku wiped Joey out without even taking a scratch."

"That's really impressive. Where did you learn to duel?" Yugi smiled at Shizuku.

"Taught myself. Wasn't really that hard. All you have to do is know what card you need and will it to come in your hand."

'That's like the Heart of the Cards,' Yugi said to himself.

'I am certain now. I know this girl from somewhere,' Yami spoke quietly, musing to himself.