Chapter 3

The whole room was hushed as Headmistress Megami spoke.

"We have received a dire message from Shinzokumo."

At that moment the door opened and Ancient Elf stepped in.

"Thank you very much for coming, Your Holiness," Megami said, then turning back to the teachers explained, "Ancient Elf was the one who received the message, but as you will see, it relates to us. Please read the letter, Ancient Elf."

"Certainly. I received this message this morning from the Sorcerer of Dark Magic in Shinzokumo. It reads:

Dear Your Most Holy Grace, The Ancient Elf,

We realize that through the years, our towns have grown apart. We are complete opposites and as such have not cared to socialize much together. However, just as the yin is not complete without the yang, our towns need the well being of the other to exist. The dark and light need each other and where one is the other always is present. Therefore, we ask your assistance in the disastrous times we have been having. Recently, there have been many monsters disappearing from our town. We have consulted with many mystics and our fears have been confirmed: someone or something is hunting down duel monsters and taking their souls. We are in incredible danger. More monsters are taken everyday; it is no longer safe to be out on the streets. Please help us. We ask you to send a few brave, and strong duel monsters to help us stop the killings. We are aware that your Shibukawa School is the top for duel-monster training. Please send, if possible a graduate from the school to help us. We are in critical need, and rely on you kindness and expertise. Please help us!

Sincerely,

His Majesty, Sorcerer of Dark Magic, Ruler of Shinzokumo."

After Ancient Elf finished reading everyone sat in stunned silence. Megami was the one to break the stillness.

"So, the question is, will we help them?"

After a brief pause Shining Angel spoke.

"We must. It would not be right to let them suffer alone. They would help us if conditions were reversed."

"I agree," answered Performance of Sword, "No matter what we think of each other, our two towns are in this world together, and what threatens one also threatens the other."

"So who shall we send, then?" asked Megami.

"What about your student last year, Maha Vailo? His name was Senju, I think." Asked Shining Angel.

"Senju of the Thousand Hands?" replied Maha Vailo. "I don't think so, he really was only good at performing rituals."

"Hmm, how about Dark Witch?" asked Performance of Sword. "She excelled in my class last year."

"No, she's busy on a religious mission somewhere," answered Shining Angel.

"If you do not mind," cut in Ancient Elf, "I have an idea who would be best to send."

"By all means, Your Holiness. Your input is always appreciated," said Megami.

"We should send the Mystical Elf."

At this pronouncement everyone thought the same thing. She hasn't even graduated yet. Is that best, to entrust something this dangerous and important with an inexperienced teenager? No one, however, spoke against the idea, since it was given by the most respected duel monster in town.

Ancient Elf, nevertheless, knew their thoughts.

"True, she may have a few months more of training to undertake, but her powers even at their current level, are incredibly strong. She has been chosen by the Goddess for this challenge. It is her destiny."

"Very well then," replied Megami, "Mystical Elf shall go. But I do not think she should go by herself."

"Her friends will go with her."

"Your Holiness," responded Performance of Sword, "while Mystical Elf, Dreamsprite, and Pixie Knight do have great magical powers, not one of them is skilled with physical fighting. Please allow Celtic Guardian to go and protect them."

"That is fine. I will inform the four of them."

Mew Kristina: Today I have a treat for all you readers. I'm going to duel my little sibling.

Captain Sparrow: Why? You know I'll beat you.

Mew Kristina: I don't think so, I'm the oldest and as such, more experienced.

Kish: What do you mean duel? You're sword fighting?

Mew Kristina: Uh, Kish you have the wrong story. This is Yu-Gi-Oh. I havent written my Tokyo Mew Mew story yet.

Kish: Oh, well write it soon, and I better have a better part than those annoying mews.

Mew Kristina: ...well anyway, Captain Sparrow, on with the duel.

Captain Sparrow: Fine, I summon Lord of D. and activate flute of summoning dragon to bring out the Blue Eyes White Dragon.

Kaiba: Give me back my dragon now!

Captain Sparrow: It's mine!

Kaiba: No way!A third rate duelest like you can't possibly own a card that powerful!

Captain Sparrow: Can too!

Kaiba: Can not!

Mew Kristina: Uh, I guess our duel will have to be put on hold. Keep reading and don't forget to review!