One of Kaiba Corporation's latest investments was in the construction of the Duel Dome. Its primary function was to house big time Duel Monster Tournaments and related conventions.

But it also had a secondary function not Duel Monster related.

It was also an airport.

The large domed roof that marked the namesake of the building parted.

"This is Dome Command, initiating Duel Dome launch conversion, over."

"Roger, Dome Command," Mokuba replied from the control tower (along with three "bridge bunnies"), "Prepare all stations for immediate dragon flight, over."

"Roger, we now show Mister Kaiba approaching primary launch deck, over."

A large jet that was shaped like a Blue-Eyes White Dragon rose from deep within the mesa that the Duel Dome stood upon. Kaiba approached the jet carrying a flight helmet. Once on, he activated its communicator. "Begin final checking sequence at once," he commanded.

Immediately the air traffic technicians began their final check list.

"Vector Gauge."

"Check."

"Navigation sensors."

"Check."

"Ready the launch pad."

"Roger, opening hanger doors." The floor of the main Duel Dome parted and the jet popped out. A flame shield rose into place. "Blue-Eyes White Jet, you're prepared for take-off!"

"Activating main thrusters!"

Mokuba sent one last transmission to Kaiba, "I hope you know what you're doing, Big Brother."

"I was hoping the same thing," Kaiba mumbled in reply. The jet took off and flew west across the ocean.

Pegasus was lounging on his patio wearing only a robe. He enjoyed lazy sunny days like this. His manservant, Croquet, brought him some red wine from Pegasus's personal collection to calm his nerves from the nightmare he had last night.

He had just taken a sip when he caught a familiar reflection in his glass. He stood and saw Kaiba approaching from behind him.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't my dear friend Kaiba-Boy," he said with a smile.

"Spare me the pleasantries, Pegasus, you and I were never friends so let's not start pretending we are."

"Oh my, sounds like somebody needs a hug."

"No thanks but since you mentioned it, there is something I need." Pegasus just took a sip of his wine. "Listen, I came to your fantasy island in search for a card powerful enough to beat Yugi's three Egyptian God Cards."

Pegasus smiled amused. He knew it was only a matter of time before Kaiba would come searching for him. But he enjoyed seeing Kaiba squirm so he decided to draw it out a little. "And you believe I have this all-powerful God-smiting card because…?"

"Because you created the game, Pegasus,"

"Once upon a time, Kaiba-Boy, but I'm retired now. The only things I make these days are coy ponds and paintings." He motioned to a coy pond next to his lounge chair.

"I know you, Pegasus you created the God Cards and would've never let them out of your grubby little hands unless you also created a way to beat them just in case."

"Oh very well, I confess I may have one card that would help but you can't have it."

Kaiba knew Pegasus was doing this just to get a reaction out of him. But that didn't stop him from going bug-eyed and growling, "What?"

"I'm sorry, Kaiba-Boy, but I don't think you deserve it. True I may not see as well as I once did…" He lifted his silver bangs out of the left side of his face showing Kaiba the scab that was once an eye and making Kaiba forcibly hold down his lunch. "But it doesn't take a magical eye to see just how thoroughly Yugi has trounced your sorry behind time and again. Quite frankly it's embarrassing, at least to those of us who have beaten him without resulting to suicide threats or verbal harassment." Both knew what Pegasus was talking about, how during the Duelist Kingdom tournament Kaiba threatened to throw himself off a tower if Yugi didn't give in.

"Well since I'm such a disappointment, you'll have no trouble beating me in a duel."

"And why would I duel you?"

Kaiba took out his three Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards. "Because if you're willing to put up the card I need to beat Yugi, I'll wager these."

Pegasus was secretly surprised. Kaiba was willing to give up his three favorite cards just for a chance to trounce Yugi. Kaiba must really want that card. "Well I guess I can dust off my dueling deck." He chuckled, "Kaiba, my dear and devious friend, let the games begin!"

"Harold… Harold… HAROLD!" Harold Kumara felt something slam into the back of his head. "Pink with little-blue bears! Huh?" He cried standing up. He turned and saw Tristan Taylor holding up some crumpled up paper bags. "Tristan, next time just shake me awake!"

"I did, five times."

"Sorry, I was up all night studying for that history test."

"History? Harold, the test was in English." Tristan pointed to the blackboard where several English words including providence, evolution, sanctuary, and mason were listed along with translations.

"Crap." Harold patted down his short blue-black hair. "I only hope I wasn't snoring."

"Yeah, but why were you dreaming about something pink with little-blue bears?"

"Don't ask stupid questions," Harold said zipping up his blue jacket. "Come on, let's go." The two left the English classroom and met up with a shaggy blonde kid.

"About time you two showed up," he said. "What, was Harold sleeping in class again?"

"At least I had a good reason for sleeping," Harold argued.

"Yeah, he studied for the wrong test."

"And they say I'm the dumb one."

"What is this, Beat up on Harold Day?"

"Cheer up, pal, it's a three-day weekend, we don't get too much of that."

"Hey guys!" The three boys were joined by a short boy with spiky hair wearing an upside down pyramid on a chain around his neck and a girl with short brown hair and blue eyes.

"What took you two?" Harold asked.

The girl chuckled, "Yugi fell asleep in class."

"Give me a break, Tea, I was up all night studying for that English test."

"Except the test was in history."

The others laughed while both Yugi and Harold sighed in shame.

"Let's blow this pop stand!"

The five friends left the school building. Near the gate of Domino High School, there was a large crowd gathered.

"What's going on over there?" Tristan asked.

"I don't know," Joey replied. "I haven't seen such a commotion in front of the school since the time Harold messed up that cooking class."

"Hey, how was I supposed to know that was furniture polish and not cooking spray?"

"The orangy smell?"

"What's up?" Tristan asked a nearby student.

"A lot of people seem to be waiting for someone," the student replied.

"Huh, let me see," Yugi said as he shoved himself between two bodies.

He would soon wish he hadn't.

"There he is, told you he was shorter than on TV." The crowd was all Duelists, and since they were carrying Duel Disks, there was only person they would be waiting for.

Yugi screamed and fell back into the crowd as the other students tried to keep the mob at bay.

"What's with all these people?" Tea asked.

"Life at the top, Tea," Tristan replied as he tried to fend them off. "Everybody knows Yugi's the best Duelist around so they all want a piece of him."

"More like a piece of the God Cards," Harold added.

"Tea, sneak Yugi out back, we'll take care of them," Joey instructed.

"You sure?" Tea asked.

"Definitely, if anybody can take care of these kids, it's us," Harold said.

"Thanks, guys," Yugi said.

"Thank them later," Tea said grabbing Yugi and sneaking him back into the building.

"No way, I'm getting those God Cards no matter what!" A big burly guy in sun glasses reached out to grab Yugi.

"Sorry, but card games aren't allowed on school grounds," Harold cracked. "How about instead we play a little… ball!" Harold brought his foot up in between the man's legs. "Now if you boys don't want the same, I suggest you… gag!" The burly guy recovered and grabbed Harold by the neck.

"You're going to take us to Yugi and we're going to duel him whether you like it or not," the burly guy said. The Duelists around him shouted agreement.

Suddenly something slammed into the burly guy's legs. Harold was dropped and the burly guy fell to his knees.

"Phew, looks like I got here just in time." A girl stepped out from the crowd. She had brown hair pulled back into a ponytail and green eyes. She was dressed in the female uniform of Domino High.

"Amara, just in the nick of time," Tristan said.

"You guys couldn't duel Yugi if he was tied up, blind folded, and using a deck filled with Kuriboh. In fact I bet you couldn't even deal with me."

"Is that a challenge, little girl?" Another mob member, a well-dressed boy asked. "Well bring it on!"

"Yeah, we all will duel you!"

"Hey Amara!" Joey took out his own Duel Disk. "Don't hog this cannon fodder all for your self let us join in on the fun."

"Yeah," Harold agreed putting on his own Duel Disk. "If these losers can't get past the three of us, then they won't stand a chance against Yugi."

"We don't have to duel you nobodys," a third mob Duelist said.

"Nobody and I mean nobody calls me a nobody, you nobody!" Joey snapped.

"And if you want to duel the King of Games, you'll have to go through his bodyguards first," Amara added.

"Bring it!" The burly leader guy commanded.

"Eject holo-emitters!" Harold commanded. From the underside of each Duel Disk two devices flew out and landed on either side of the Duelist. "Duel Tray transform!" The two panels came together on the outside. "Scan deck!" The Duelists inserted their decks into the slots. "Life points set!" The life point counter shot up to 4000.

"Let's duel!"