Hello again. I've finally decided to start posting four to five chapters a week, so I'll go ahead and post five this week. Now for reviews.
Metal Overlord 2.0: Yep, Illidan's taking a beating. Bakura is countering him at every turn, and he just can't get anything going, but don't worry. Illidan will survive. He'll find a way to fight back. He always does, hehe.
Isis the Sphinx: Bakura is a different kind of opponent. The others so far Illidan has faced were tough, but Bakura has stepped it up a level, hence making Illidan have to really fight to win this duel. As for something up his sleeve, possibly, lol.
Well, that's it guys. I'll post again tomorrow, and then Saturday, so till then, later.
Chapter 49
When the sphere of darkness first appeared, everyone was shocked at the sight. The field was now covered by a large black sphere, keeping all people out. Tristan and Joey had run onto the field foolishly and attempted to run into the sphere. They only succeeded in coming out the other side and running into the judge, who had done the same thing only moments before.
Joey and Tristan had seen this before, and the same thing had happened to them before. Still though, they constantly tried running into it.
Marie only looked on at the sphere, her heart full of worry. "The one who once controlled the Millennium Ring is back. He has come to take his revenge on Illidan. I don't understand though how he returned."
Yugi then tapped Marie on the shoulder. Looking at her, Yugi could tell she had much on her mind. Smiling, he said "Don't worry, he'll be fine. We'll get him out."
Nodding, Marie said "I only hope so Yugi. You and me both know what is going on inside of there."
Sighing, Yugi replied "Yeah, I do."
"As do I." replied Marik who had come up from behind them.
Marie spun around with Yugi to see Marik staring at the great dark sphere himself. He then said to Yugi "I think it's time Yami helped us figure out a plan."
Nodding, Yugi then screamed "Yu-gi-oh!" Instantly, Yugi's body transformed, making room for the pharaoh's spirit.
Yami then opened his eyes and looked at the dark sphere, saying "So, I was right. The spirit of the Millennium Ring got free again. I wondered if the seal I placed on him would hold him or not. Now I know it didn't. We must enter and help Illidan before it's too late. Are you with me Marik?"
Marik nodded, saying "I'll do all I can to help."
"What about me?" asked Marie.
Shocked at Marie's statement, Marik shook his head and said "It's too dangerous for you Marie. Besides, you don't have a Millennium Item, so there is no way for you to enter the Shadow Realm with us."
Yami smiled, knowing Marik didn't know about Marie yet for some reason. Marie then smiled at Marik and brought her hands up to her neck. She closed her eyes and concentrated. A small golden glow began to appear around her neck. Soon, the glow dissipated and the Millennium Necklace was shown around her neck.
Marik gasped at this discovery. "Ishizu had the Millennium Necklace before this tournament, but how did Marie come into possession of it? I remember the pharaoh returning our items only a month or so before the tournament, telling us we'd need them, but it still makes no sense on how Marie got my sister's item. Wait, I haven't seen my sister wearing her item since the boat ride. Did she give it up, or did Marie somehow take it?"
Nearly speechless, Marik regained his composure and asked "How did you get the Millennium Necklace?"
Smiling, Marie replied "Your sister, Ishizu, returned it to me. You see, I am the reincarnation of the original owner of this item. It was mine in ancient times. With my return, your sister returned the item to me on the boat ride. Now I control it once more."
Surprised, Marik said "I see. That explains a lot."
Interrupting, Yami said "If you two are done discussing this, maybe we should go on in and lend a hand to Illidan."
Marie nodded, and the three touched the side of the black sphere. Slowly, the three then pressed on and entered. Joey was yelling for Yugi as they entered, but he paid no heed. Expecting them to appear on the other side, Joey ran around to find no one. They had all three just vanished.
Smiling, Joey said "I guess they got through."
"Thanks for stating the obvious Joey." replied Tristan sarcastically.
"You know Tristan, some days I feel like ripping off your head, but I'll let it go today. We just have to wait I guess to see what happens."
Inside the Shadow Realm, Marie, Yami, and Marik made their way towards the center. There, they saw a duel was still going on. Illidan was being attacked by a huge monster with a bone club. When its attack hit, Illidan was knocked down to the ground hard, looking almost as if he was knocked unconscious.
Marie called out "Illidan!" She then started to run to him, but Yami grabbed her by the hand. She slightly glared at him, but he only shook his head. Finally, Marie stopped struggling and realized she couldn't interfere.
The spirit looked over at the small crowd, saying "Ah, I see you have come to watch Illidan's last duel. Don't worry, it will be over soon."
Marie then yelled "Illidan, get up! We are all here to help you. You have to win!"
Holding his head, Illidan slowly got to his feet once more. He had a killer headache, but he put his pain aside. Knowing the others had come into the Shadow Realm thanks to their Millennium Items, he returned his focus to the spirit.
Smirking, the spirit asked "Ready to surrender Illidan?"
Looking at the spirit with pure determination, Illidan replied "As long as there is breath in this body, I will never surrender! You shall see soon enough what I'm truly capable of."
Laughing, the spirit said "Bold threat for someone who is about to lose. Now, I end my turn." (Spirit 6000, Illidan 3000)
"I promise you this spirit, this duel has only begun."
Lightly chuckling, the spirit said "Then do please continue."
Illidan drew his next card and smiled, saying "I play Pot of Greed, allowing me to draw two new cards."
Illidan then drew his next 2 cards, smiling even more. "I now play the magic card Heavy Storm, destroying both our magic and trap cards on the field!" A huge set of twisters then appeared, ripping apart each of their magic and trap cards that remained out.
"Blast it!" yelled the spirit.
"I'm not done with you yet spirit. I now play the magic card Dark Hole, destroying all of your monsters too!" A large black hole then opened up and swallowed all the monsters on the field, making the field completely empty once more.
"Now, since we're starting out fresh, I'll summon my Luster Dragon (1900/1600) in attack mode." A sapphire colored dragon with ruby eyes then appeared, letting out a small roar as it stared at the spirit.
"Luster Dragon, direct attack his life points with Ruby Blaster!" Roaring, the dragon took flight and released a huge ball of energy at the spirit. He slid back from the blast, but easily recovered.
Laughing, the spirit said "Ah, so you did make a comeback Illidan. I am glad to see you still have some fight left in you. It makes things so much more fun when my prey struggles!"
"You won't be laughing much longer spirit. Now, I end my move." (Spirit 4100, Illidan 3000)
Laughing hard, the spirit said "Ah, I haven't had such a fun Shadow Game in forever. But don't worry Illidan. Once I defeat you, I'll take your three friends items as well, and you all can remain in the Shadow Realm for all eternity!"
"Talk all you want Bakura, but I won't let you harm them or anyone else. Now, make your move." demanded Illidan.
Smirking, the spirit replied "You have no sense of fun within you, Illidan. I draw. Hmm, I'll set one card face down and summon Sangan (1000/600) in attack mode." An orange fur ball creature with three eyes and green arms and feet then appeared.
"I now use my Dark Necrofear to bring back my Giant Orc (2200/0) in attack mode." The gray orc creature then reappeared, letting out a primal roar.
"Giant Orc, smash that Luster Dragon with Bone Club Bash!" The orc leaped into the air and came down hard on the sapphire dragon with his powerful club, instantly smashing the dragon into millions of pieces. Once back on Bakura's side of the field, the orc took a sitting position, showing he was in defense.
"Now, my Giant Orc goes to defense mode due to his ability. Time for Sangan to get his shot in. Direct attack his life points Sangan with Tri Eye Beam!" Opening it's three eyes wide, the orange fur ball let loose a blast that struck Illidan hard. He slid back a bit, but remained standing.
"That should do it. I end my turn." (Spirit 3600, Illidan 1700)
Illidan drew and said "I set one card face down. Next I summon Slate Warrior (1900/400) in attack mode." The blue headed fiend then appeared. His golden armor didn't put up much of a shine within the darkness of the Shadow Realm. Still, the fiend let his hand rest on the hilt of his large halberd that remained on his back.
"Slate Warrior, destroy his Giant Orc with Fiend Slash!" The golden armored fiend glided across the field and then pulled his large halberd off his back. He then sliced the orc in half with a simple motion.
"Thanks to that attack, my Deck Master allows him to attack again. Slate Warrior attack his Sangan with Fiend Slash!" The fiend then rushed across the field and sliced the little creature in half, causing it to scream in pain as it exploded.
Smiling, the spirit said "Thanks to your move Illidan, I can now add one new monster from my deck with 1500 or less attack points to my hand. And I pick my Earthbound Spirit (500/2000). Also, I'm not done. I activate the trap card Destiny Board!" A large Widgi Board appeared on the field.
Unsure of what this thing could do, Illidan asked "What is that thing?"
"Glad you asked Illidan. Once I activate this trap card, you have till I spell out the word 'Final' to stop me. If I succeed, which I will, in spelling out that word, I win automatically. Now, try and stop me Illidan, but you will fail! Now, I get my first letter, and it's an F." The large Widgi Board then glided over to the letter F, and a letter began to glow above the board. The huge F was in a white flame with a skeleton holding it.
"I end my move..."
The spirit then interrupted, saying "Not so fast Illidan. Thanks to Destiny Board, at the end of your turn, I can add another letter from my hand or deck. So, I add the letter I from my hand. So, I play the magic card Spirit Message I." The large Widgi Board then moved to the letter I. A large I then appeared beside the F. Like the F, the I was covered in a white flame with a skeleton holding on.
Growling, Illidan finally said "Fine, I end my move." (Spirit 2700, Illidan 1700)