Disclaimer: I don't Yu-Gi-Oh, because if I did, 4Kids wouldn't of gotten their grimy paws on it
Prologue
The factory was abandoned. Everyone in the town was aware of this, yet they couldn't shake off the eerie feeling that all was not as it seemed. True, no one had gone in or out of the factory for at least 50 years, and it had become so run down that it seemed impossible anyone could work, let alone live, there. The factory's name "Azalez Manufacturing" had even faded off the rotted sign on the copper entrance gate.
However, this didn't stop strange rumors from circulating outside of the normal town gossip circle. Various people had sworn that they heard strange noises coming from the factory during odd hours of the night and a few even stated that they heard someone, or something, moving along the factory path as they passed the rusted gate. Some said that the ghosts of old factory workers who had been killed in machinery accidents were haunting the factory, while others said that it was probably some stupid teenagers messing around. Of course, there was no actual way to verify these theories, and after a while the townspeople got used to the occurrences. Soon, the number of complaints about the factory became fewer and fewer, and the tales of hauntings and dead factory workers became nothing more than material to be used on camping trips and at sleepovers.
Once in a while, a few teens or ghost enthusiasts would venture into the factory, hoping to catch a glimpse of paranormal activity or just kill some time. One summer's eve, such an occurrence was in the works as three High School students cautiously pushed open the entrance gate to the factory and walked up the path.
"This is so stupid. What if we get arrested for breaking and entering? Since that is what we're doing you know", the blonde teenage girl said irritably to her two male companions.
"Aw stop being such a wuss Ayah. We know you're just scared of the big-bad ghosts getting you", one of the boys said with a smirk. He seemed to be the leader of the three, striding confidently with a flashlight held high as his brown hair was tossled by the wind. It had been his idea to come here, to "explore for a bit".
Ayah's pale blue eyes flashed as she opened her mouth to retaliate, but was stopped by the second boy, whose name was Yuso.
"Don't worry about it Ayah. Shain just acts extra obnoxious when he's scared", the boy smiled, his grey eyes gentle as he pushed a lock of his sandy hair behind his ear. Shain merely hmphed and continued walking towards the factory.
In the deathly still darkness. the sound of gravel crunching beneath the friends' feet was the only thing to be heard besides the occasional dog barking or the rustling of the trees as they approached the corroded iron door. The trio exchanged looks, each waiting for the other to take the first step into the quiet building. Shain rolled his eyes.
"All right, I'll do it if you guys are gonna be so babyish about it" he sighed. However, as his hand approached the handle he paused, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end and goosebumps beginning to form on his arms.
"Well?" asked Ayah mockingly, "Aren't you going to open it?"
"I'm going, I'm going!" snapped Shain, and he opened the door with a loud creek that echoed throughout the empty factory.
They stood there for a minute, staring into the darkness that was pierced by the small beam of light radiating from Shain's flashlight. It was true…the factory really was a creepy place. Shain took a step through the threshold, closely followed by Yuso. Ayah waited a moment before venturing after her friends, looking very nervous.
Shain shined his flashlight around the hallway as they walked. The floor was so dusty that when each person took a step, his or her foot made a print. Doors to what might have been offices hung open, each revealing grimy neglected rooms, each worst than the last. Desks were rotted, papers were spread around the floor, and the foul smell coming from a few of the rooms revealed that they were home to a native species of bat. After escaping the hallway, the three found themselves in a large room full of various types of machinery, all rusted and dusty.
"Hello! Any ghosts in here!" Shain yelled, his call answered with faint "hello"s echoed throughout the factory.
"Stop it Sheen! What if somebody hears you!" squeaked Ayah, clutching Yuso's arm.
"Yeah? And who exactly is supposed to hear us? This place has been abandoned for-"
Just as Shain utter the word "abandoned", a loud slam was heard, followed by what seemed to be various clicks of machinery.
"What was that?", Yuso whispered, obviously alarmed.
Even Shain couldn't keep his cool as he wiped the sweat off his brow and frantically shined the flashlight around the room, searching for the source of the sounds. There was nothing to be seen, the machinery stood as quiet and dismal as ever.
"I-It s-s-sounded like some kind of engine or machine or something…", stammered Ayah, here eyes wide with terror, "But that's impossible, right? I mean…no one's supposed to be here…oh let's just get out of here! This is too creepy!"
Her request was ignored. Shain began walking towards the back of the room, followed by Yuso as they searched for the source of the strange noises. Ayah hurried after them, not wanting to be left alone. Suddenly Shain stopped, staring wide-eyed at the floor.
"Impossible…", he muttered, crouching down to examine it closer.
"What is it?" asked Yuso, crouching down as well.
"Look," he said, pointing, "Footprints. But we haven't been this way, right? Then who else…?"
"Other people could have come to explore the factory earlier…", suggested Yuso, although he didn't seem sure about its likelihood.
Suddenly Ayah cried out in terror, tripping over her own feet and falling backwards onto the metal floor.
"What's wrong?", asked Yuso, quickly turning to face the terrified girl. Ayah merely shook her head and affrightedly pointed to a spot on the floor a few feet away from where Shain was standing.
Both boys turned around, turning pale at what they saw. It seemed to be an outline of a small, square trap door. An eerie yellow light could be seen glowing through the cracks, and it looked as if it was getting brighter every second. Without any warning, Shain stood up and approached the trap door, as if drawn to it by some mysterious force.
"Shain…Shain! What are you doing?", cried Ayah, who was now trembling with fear.
"I just...want to see…" mumbled Sheen, his hand approaching the round handle on the door.
"Stop it! Just leave it alone Shain! Let's get out of here!" hissed Yuso, making his way towards his friend.
It was too late. Shain threw open the door, the golden light shining brightly up towards the ceiling as he stared down into it, eyes wide.
"But…this is…"
These words were the last Shain would speak, or that Yuso and Ayah would hear. Suddenly, he factory was gone, in what the town would always remember as a brilliant explosion that lit up the night sky so that it looked as if it was daytime.
Wow, hope that didn't confuse or bore anyone too much! Don't worry, it'll make sense in time…I think… . Anyhoo, this is why I uploaded the first actual chapter of my story along with the prologue, to prevent mass confusion. Read and review please!