Hey once more. Glad everyone liked the little love story with Shadi and Ishizu. I came up with the idea while watching Battle City, like when the two were alone in one episode. Not to mention, the two had been together before, so I thought, why not make that into a couple. But at any rate, let's get to the reviews.

Metal Overlord 2.0: Thanks for the comment. Yeah, Gozaburo is pushing hard to try and take Illidan out. Obviously, with only another regular day of dueling, plus the ten way duel, he has to try anything and everything. I promise I'll check your story out soon. I just started working on my computer this weekend, so I kind of didn't get a chance. Not to mention, I'm still working on fixing it up. Curses Microsoft for requiring a valid product key in order to run updates. Sighs Oh well, I guess I'll have to just get one, or live without updates.

Tomb Robber Vicky: Lol, yeah, I made it a cute scene just to make people feel all mushy. Indeed Kaiba has issues, but that's just him, lol. Keith is just always in the way all the time, lol.

thehyperactivecow: Nah, he didn't lose the duel. Keith did, but not Bakura.

Isis the Sphinx: Yep, he sure could put up a fight. Never know about those British, hehe. Apologizes if anyone is British. Actually, I like the British. They make more sense for the most part. Laughs at poor Isis.

Brianna Ishtar: It does the bubble gum? Raises an eyebrow. Ok… Stands far away. Lol. I believe he does there Brianna. Pulls out baseball bat and smacks him in the head with it. There, that fixed Ryou's stuttering.

pink-kiss-candy: Yep, cuteness indeed. Yeah, I figured that's why he was so mean. Smacks him in the head again with baseball bat to teach him a lesson. Maybe if I beat him down with the bat he'll behave, hehe.

The last day or so, I've been working on my one-shot, which I'll post whenever the end of The Wolves Seal is posted. It explains quite a few things with my story at the least, and it does help with the final sequel. Speaking of it, I've still yet to come up with a title, lol. I'll think of one, once I finish up the one-shot probably.

Btw, if anyone reads my fiancé's story, post who you think the sandy blonde haired guy is. It kind of explains why a certain character in the show was stronger than most thought.

At any rate, I'm finished for now. Enjoy till tomorrow.

Chapter 83

Marie quickly studied Bakura's field as she prepared for her final assault on his life points. She had already wiped out 2900 of his life points, but Bakura seemed confident he could still win. "How can this be? He has only two face-down cards, but no monsters out. I have more than enough monsters to wipe him out, yet he seems so sure he'll win." she silently thought.

After a moment, she finally said "Mystical Shine Ball, attack Bakura directly with Shine Blast!" The small sphere of light glowed brighter and fired a beam of shining energy directly for Bakura.

He smiled, and said "I don't think so Marie! I was waiting for that last attack so I can do this. I activate my face down magic card, Emergency Provisions! This card allows me to send one magic/trap card on my field to the Graveyard in order to gain 1000 life points. So, I send my face down Destiny Board to the Graveyard, which increases my life points by 1000. But I'm far from done, because I next invoke my Deck Master's special ability. I pay 500 life points in order to resurrect my Archfiend Soldier (1900/1500) in attack mode!" The female fiend's eyes glowed and shot a beam from them to Bakura's Graveyard. The Graveyard slot glowed and a flash of light flew out. The purple fiend with horns then reappeared on the field, ready for a fight.

Marie smiled and said "Not bad Bakura. I was wondering why you looked so confident. I'll end my move." (Illidan 4000, Keith 0, Marie 3000, Bakura 1100)

"Man, Marie was close. She almost had Bakura, and we could have moved onto the next team. Maybe Bakura is just stalling for time now." thought Illidan with a sigh.

Bakura drew with fire in his eyes, saying "I'm not beat yet, so take this. First I play Pot of Greed, allowing me to draw two new cards. Next I'll play the magic card Reasoning, allowing one of you two to guess a monster level. So, Marie, do me the honors."

Marie stood there, thinking for a moment and finally said "I'll pick level 4."

Nodding, Bakura said "Well, let's see what I can draw then my dear chaps. I draw, and luckily for me, or unluckily for you two, I drew my Earl of Demise (2000/700), which I special summon now in attack mode." A greenish monster, that looked more like a zombie than anything, in a red uniform of some kind and wielding a sword then appeared.

"Now watch as I sacrifice both in order to summon the most powerful fiend in Duel Monsters! I sacrifice Earl of Demise and Archfiend Soldier in order to summon Ultimate Obedient Fiend (3500/3000) in attack mode!" Both monsters dematerialized as a new, powerful monster took their place. This monster had the looks of a demon, yet showed a difference some how. It was large, red, and had many claws and teeth coating it. To say the least, it was a hideous beast.

Shocked, Illidan blurted out "No way! That thing has as much strength as my Valkyrion!"

Bakura smiled and nodded, saying "That's right Illidan, it does, but unfortunately, it's not quite ready for an attack. So, I'll set two cards face down and end my move. Make your moves, if you dare." (Illidan 4000, Keith 0, Marie 3000, Bakura 1100)

Illidan only looked on at the monster in shock slightly. "Man, that thing is too strong for me to take on right now. I have to find another way to take it down without losing Valkyrion. Not to mention, it could easily level my powerful Jinzo, which would then turn the tables in his favor. I got to just find a card that will help me."

He drew his next card to see his Harpie's Feather Duster card. Smiling, he said "I play the magic card Harpie's Feather Duster, destroying your magic and trap cards Bakura." A powerful wind blew up on the field, throwing both face down cards up into the wind.

Grinning, Bakura said "Thanks Illidan, I needed you to do that."

Illidan was surprised at this, and asked "What?"

Smirking, Bakura only replied with "You'll see soon chap."

Sighing, Illidan realized this was all he could do, so he said "I end my move." (Illidan 4000, Keith 0, Marie 3000, Bakura 1100)

Marie drew and glanced at her card for a moment, before saying "I switch my Mystical Shine Ball's and Winged Kuriboh to defense mode. Next I'll set two cards face down and end my move." (Illidan 4000, Keith 0, Marie 3000, Bakura 1100)

Bakura drew his next card and smiled, saying "I play my Pot of Greed and draw two new cards. Next I play the magic card known as Stop Defense! This allows me to switch one of your defensive monsters into attack mode, so I'll switch Marie's Winged Kuriboh into attack mode! Since that's done, I'll now play the magic card known as The Cheerful Coffin, which allows me to discard up to three monsters from my hand, but since I only have one, I send my Goblin King to the Graveyard. Now that I have no cards on the field or in my hand, I can finally use my Ultimate Obedient Fiend."

Curious, Illidan asked "What do you mean Bakura? Couldn't you use it last turn?"

Shaking his head, Bakura replied "Sorry Illidan, but I couldn't. You see, Ultimate Obedient Fiend is powerful, but it does have an effect. Unless I have no cards in my hand and none other than that card on the field, he can't attack. Once I have both cleared though, I can attack, so watch this. Ultimate Obedient Fiend, attack Marie's pathetic Winged Kuriboh with Punch of the Devil!" The devil like creature's eyes then glowed with power as it pulled its fist back.

As the punch was about to strike the small fur ball, Marie called out "I activate the magic card Book of Moon! Now my monster shifts to face down defense mode, saving my points!" With that, the small fur ball disappeared and became a defensive card image.

Slightly growling, Bakura said "Cranky, that isn't very nice. I'll still destroy your monster. Ultimate Obedient Fiend, smash that card image with Punch of the Devil!" The monster roared once more and struck the card image hard, making a small explosion appear.

"I'll end my move, but beware because my monster is still stronger than either of your monsters." (Illidan 4000, Keith 0, Marie 3000, Bakura 1100)

Smiling at Marie, Illidan sighed happily that she survived. He then noticed Marie nod at a card she had face down and then at Illidan.

Figuring out what she was silently saying, Illidan nodded back. He drew his card and said "I summon Witch of the Black Forest (1100/1200) in defense mode." A woman in black robes with purple hair then appeared in a sitting position on the field.

"Now I'm going to end this round, once and for all. Valkyrion the Magna Warrior, attack Bakura's Ultimate Obedient Fiend with Magna Slash!" The large magnet creature let out a soft moan and launched itself into the air.

As it neared it's target, Illidan called out "Now Marie!"

Marie quickly activated her face down card, saying "I reveal the face down card known as Rush Recklessly! This magic card raises Illidan's Valkyrion the Magna Warrior's attack points by 700 during this turn (4200/3850)!" The magnet creature shimmered as his power increased, which increased it's speed. The monster made quick work of the red devil creature with it's large sword, making a fierce explosion.

All Bakura could do was yell "NO!" as his monster vanished.

"It's time to finish this Bakura. I activate my Deck Master's special ability, so Valkyrion, direct attack his life points with Magna Slash!" The magnet creature once again leapt forward, preparing to slash Bakura with it's sword.

When the monster was about ten feet from Bakura, he said "I activate my Deck Master's second special ability. I can now draw from my deck till I draw a fiend monster, but I must place it in defense mode, and also, any magic or trap cards are automatically discarded to the Graveyard. So, now I draw. First, I draw Ring of Destruction. Next is my Barrel Behind the Door. Ah, now I draw Newdoria (1200/800), which I place in defense mode." A pinkish looking monster with green pants and a set of spikes up and down it's body on it's joints appeared. It was standing on shaky feet with arms stretched out like it was a mummy.

"So Illidan, will you continue your attack?" asked a curious Bakura.

Thinking for a moment, Illidan realized something. "As I remember, that thing can destroy a monster when attacked. I can't afford to do that at the moment." Sighing, he said "I'll end my move." (Illidan 4000, Keith 0, Marie 3000, Bakura 400)

Marie quickly drew and smirked at her new card, saying "Now, I'll play the magic card known as Fissure, so say good bye to your last defense Bakura!" A hand reached up from the ground, grabbing the weaker fiend monster on Bakura's field. It screamed in agony as the hand began dragging it back into the ground, instantly destroying it.

"Time I wrap things up with this round, so now my Venus, attack him directly with Tri-Sphere Beam!" The angel's three spheres glowed as they powered up. A blast from each sphere then met in the center and became one beam. The beam rushed across the field and prepared to strike Bakura.

As it neared, Bakura calmly said "I use my Deck Master's second special ability again. Now, I draw. First I draw Dark Ruler Ha Des, but unfortunately, it can't be special summoned. And since I can't use that ability a second time during the same turn, I guess it's over then..." The beam then continued on, hitting Bakura hard and knocking him off his feet. His Duel Disk then powered down, and he got back up and smiled.

As he was walking off the field, he kindly said to Illidan and Marie "Don't give up chaps. Good luck with the rest of this duel."

Both in unison said "Thanks Bakura."

The judge then said "Illidan and Marie have won the first round. Now 1000 life points shall be added to their score." Both of their point counters received an additional 1000 points.

"Next, the next team to enter is Seto Kaiba and Noa Kaiba. Duelists enter and activate your Duel Disks. The turn count shall restart with Illidan, followed by Seto, then Marie, then Noa. Begin!"

Seto and Noa then entered the ring and took their respective positions. Both then fired their holo projectors and had their Duel Disks unfold and power up.

Seto smirked at the two and said "Now meet the Deck Master that shall be your end. Come forth Kaiser Seahorse (1700/1650)!" A large blue and purple sea warrior with a large lance then appeared at his side.

Noa smiled at the two and kindly said "Shinato, King of a Higher Plane (3300/3000), I call you forth!" A huge blue skinned angel with golden wings then appeared to Noa's side.

Both then drew their five cards, and a new round began.

Illidan drew his new card and thought about what he had out. "I still have Mirror Force down, and I have Jinzo, Witch of the Black Forest, and Valkyrion out. I have Mystical Space Typhoon now, so I'll just set it and wait and see what happens I guess."

After finally formulating his plan, he said "I'll set one card face down and end my move." (Illidan 5000, Seto 4000, Marie 4000, Noa 4000)

Seto laughed, saying "Pathetic Illidan! Now watch a true duelist show you a good move. First, I play the magic card known as White Dragon Ritual. Now I send Vorse Raider from my hand to summon Paladin of White Dragon (1900/1200)." A green skinned warrior with white armor riding upon a white dragon then appeared overhead of Seto.

"Thanks to Marie's field card, he now gains an additional 500 attack points, but loses 400 defense points (2400/800). Next I activate it's special effect, allowing me to sacrifice it in order to special summon my mighty Blue-Eyes White Dragon (3000/2500) from my deck!" The knight on the dragon disappeared and the huge white metallic dragon appeared in its place.

"Like my Paladin of White Dragon, Blue-Eyes now gains an additional 500 attack points due that it's a light monster (3500/2100). What was once your greatest strength has now turned to be your undoing, muwhahaha! Next I'll summon Giant Germ (1000/100) in defense mode." A purple blob like creature with brown dots within it then appeared in on the field to defend Seto.

"Finally, I'll set one card face down. Now I end my move." (Illidan 5000, Seto 4000, Marie 4000, Noa 4000)

Marie drew her new card and smiled, saying "To start with, I'll play Pot of Greed, allowing me to draw two new cards. Next, I'll summon my Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands (1400/1200) in attack mode." A grayish looking monster with tons of hands on it's body then appeared on the field.

"Now my Manju gets a power boost thanks to my field card (1900/800). Next, its special effect is activated since I summoned it. I can now add one ritual monster card from my deck to my hand, so I add Shinato, King of a Higher Plane. Finally, I'll set one card face down. That ends my move." (Illidan 5000, Seto 4000, Marie 4000, Noa 4000)

Glancing over at Seto, Noa said "Seto, we must work together to beat these two. So, try and keep pace with me. I now summon my Gear Golem the Moving Fortress (800/2200) in defense mode." A floating monster with huge defensive wall like hands appeared on the field.

"I'll now set three cards face down and end my move." (Illidan 5000, Seto 4000, Marie 4000, Noa 4000)