Sup. Luigi777 is back for yet another chapter. In this chapter, the bad guy finally makes his first appearance, as well as the other Element Duelists. But the best way to find out is to read on. And so I give you chapter 4 of:

The Element Duelists!

The Element's Shadow

Luke smiled as the pair of them reached their destination. Jack's house. It looked like an average house, medium windows, a single drive way and a dog, Scruffy, running rampage around the front lawn. But inside were many great things. Luke and Michael entered casually through the front doors, kicking their shoes off as they said hello to Jack's mom before charging up the stairs. Michael glanced down the hallway before the two of them entered a room with a closed door.

Inside was your average bedroom, a bunk bed, a small cabinet and a couple piles of clothes lade over the floor. But there were four people inside that Luke and Michael knew well.

Glyn was a tall 16 year-old girl who had a pair of jeans and a small, light blue shirt on. She was the water duelist, and it was very apparent because of a small, tear-shaped jewel on her necklace. She also looked a lot like Luke, because they were twins.

Richard, a 17 year-old, had on a dark blue vest, and matching sweat pants. He was the oldest of them, and he wielded wind. His dark brown eyes tended to drive an average person insane because of the way they stared at a person. He smiled as our pair entered and greeted them with a jokish 'hello'.

Nick was your average 15 year-old, brown hair, brown eyes, and average height. He wielded the element of earth, especially rocks and dinosaurs, and he enjoyed it. He was always finding small rocks, meteorites and perhaps if he was lucky a small dinosaur bone. And boy, he sure was the luckiest of them.

Lastly, Jack, a red-headed 16 year-old was the duelist of light. He especially liked light dragons, but he didn't think warriors were too shabby either. He too was wearing jeans, but he also had on a sleeveless vest and a white shirt under. This was of course Jack's house, so he also greeted the pair as they came in with a soft 'Sup.'

Nick stared at them silently when the boys came in, while Glyn put her hands on her hips.

"Well, guys, it finally happened." Luke grinned.

"Alright then, you guys know what happens next." Richard said calmly as he walked in front of Michael, He took out three cards, and gave the first to Michael, "Firstly, I give you Xeon, the night dragon (1800/1200). This gives you the status as keeper of the element darkness."

He handed the next card to Michael, "I give you Element Doom (1500/1200). This gives you the status as one of the Element Duelists. You are now one of us." He handed the final card to the black-haired 16 year-old, "And lastly, I give you Malkear, the Death Monarch (2400/1000). This gives you the status as a great duelist. Welcome."

Jack them walked over to Luke and held up two cards, "Firstly, I give you Element Sauris (1500/1200). This allows you to be one of our ranks." Jack beamed at his best friend, "Then, I give you Thestalos the Firestorm Monarch (2400/1000). This means that you are an awesome duelist." Luke beamed at Jack for the last time as a piece of trash before Jack uttered the words, "Welcome."

The 6 of them stood in a circle before uttering loudly, "We are the Element Duelists!"

Nick trodded over to Luke and welcomed him in his fun voice, "We wondered if you'd ever make it."

"Alright let's hit the ice cream shop!" Michael shouted before racing Nick down the stairs. They often went to the ice cream shop to hang out. Glyn and Richard followed quickly, while Luke stayed behind with Jack for a moment.

"What happened to Alpharath, the Flame Dragon?" Luke wondered aloud.

Jack sighed. "We never got our hands on it. We nearly got one at a shop downtown, but some other dude came and bought it first." Jack's face hardened. "But as soon as we get one, it will be yours!"

Luke smiled. He trusted him. "Well, better catch the rest before they get ahead!"

The two of them were easily the fastest of the group, so they caught up with the gang in about five minutes. They walked about and joked as they went down a small short-cut in an alleyway. That's when a figure approached them.

The tall person surprised them as it approached, as well as a smaller man behind him. "So, you are the element duelists?" The figure hissed at them from the shadows.

"Well, yeah!" Glyn called back, "What's the problem? Scared of the light?"

"That is none of your problems, insolent girl." The figure had a strange aura to him that made the entire group go silent, "Anyway, I have a warning. Disband the Element Duelists, or feel my consequences."

Nick stared at him, surprised by these insults, "Are you telling me, you just come out of nowhere, tell my friend she's insolent, and then tell us to disband!" He called into the darkness, "Man, you must be nuts!"

They saw the figure chuckle before shouting out at them. "You have my warning. If you don't then one by one I'll destroy you, piece by piece." He turned around with the silent figure behind him, "I won't repeat a word."

Glyn and Jack's duel disks activated in a flash, glowing in the darkness of the alleyway, "If you're looking for a challenge, Then you're gonna get one!" Jack roared. Michael was enjoying himself in the dark, watching this strange boy. Richard and Luke remained silent.

The person turned around, and surveyed the ready duelists. "Alright, I'll duel you, but two on one isn't fair, so I think, I'll have my butler join in the fun." He laughed.

"Did you say butler?" Glyn said sarcastically. The 'butler' and his master finally came out into a more lighted part of the alleyway. Richard and Luke still couldn't make out much, but the butler appeared to be wearing a tuxedo and the now definitely boy was wearing a long black vest with a high collar. He also wore a simple white shirt, a lot like Jack's, and a strange duel disk on his arm.

"Alright, let's duel!" The four roared, as the non-activated duel disks lit up and all of them drew 5 cards."

"Alright, I'll go first!" The dark person called as he drew a card, "I'll play Alpharath, the Flame Dragon! (1800/1200)"

Glyn stared. Jack gaped. Luke stood silent. "Truly, this is an unknown duel."

?'s LP: 4000

Glyn's LP: 4000

Butler's LP: 4000

Jack's LP: 4000

Wha-ha-ha-ha! What will happen next? You'll have to find out next time on 'The Element Duelists'!

So, if you found this kinda cool, review, and if you didn't, well, tell me how it can be better! See ya next time! Luigi777, signing off.