04/01/2020: Hello everyone. This is ThunderReborn. This chapter has been reedited by Darklord331, my current Beta Reader, and Grammarly (not sponsored by them). Hope you enjoy the newly edited chapter.
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"Hello." -Normal talking
"Hello." –Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." – Zanpakutō thoughts.
Kon'nichiwa [Translation of Hello]
The chauffeur drove Ichigo and the Kaiba brothers back to their mansion. When Ichigo returned to his room, he decided to call Eu and his sisters.
"Hi Onii-Chan!" Yuzu yelled.
"Hello, Ichi-nii," Karin said.
"Hello," Eu said.
"Hello Yuzu, Karin, and Eu," Ichigo replied.
"We saw you at the Duelist Kingdom tournament," Eu said.
"You could have told us that you were going to be there." Yuzu complained.
"It looked like you were having fun," Karin added.
"I wasn't there to have fun," Ichigo said.
"But it looked like you were." Yuzu said.
"Everyone at Kuoh saw you on the live broadcast, they all immediately hounded us to see if there was a connection between us and you," Karin said.
"Once it was confirmed, they all immediately joked the fact that although you were in the tournament, you didn't have a deck. It was funnier whenever the cameras turned to you, you were treating the tournament as if it was a camping trip." Yuzu said.
"From those recordings, it does portray my time there was fun, keep in mind that I was invited by Pegasus so he could try and kidnap Mokuba," Ichigo added.
"Besides that. From the recordings that were released, it appears that you are friends with Moto Yugi, the new King of Games." Karin said.
"I wouldn't say that. Yugi and I are more like acquaintances." Ichigo said. Before Yuzu and Karin could question Ichigo more, he interrupted them. "Girls, can you turn off speaker mode and hand Eu the phone," Ichigo asked.
"Ok Ichi-nii," Karin said as she turned off speaker mode and gave it to Eu.
"Hey Eu. Do you think it' safe at Kuoh right now?" Ichigo asked.
"For right now," Eu said.
"I see… Do you think Yuzu and Karin are strong enough to fight for themselves?" Ichigo asked.
"…No," Eu said.
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Why are you asking me?" Eu asked.
"With the tournament over, Mokuba will need to go back to school. For him to be safe, you will have to watch over Mokuba while I watch over Seto." Ichigo explained.
"Ok," Eu said. "Give me ten minutes and I'll be over," Eu said.
"Wait what about the girls?"
"While they are not enough to fight for themselves, Rias and her peerage promised to keep an eye on them," Eu said.
"Ok," Ichigo replied and hung up. Ten minutes later, Eu appeared surrounded in black flames. Ichigo gave Eu a quick hug and then the two walked to Seto's office. Ichigo knocked on the door.
"Come in," Seto said. Ichigo and Eu opened the door. Seto was sitting on his desk looking over some paperwork. While Mokuba was doing some homework on his laptop. "What do you need Ichigo?" He asked as he continued to look at the various paperwork.
"I'm here to verify that Eu is needed to watch over Mokuba again," Ichigo said. Seto put down the paperwork and looked at the two.
"Thank you for bringing this up. I honestly forgot to ask you about that." Seto said.
"No problem," Ichigo replied.
"I will need her to guard Mokuba. Even though the situation with Pegasus is taken care of. I still have various enemies to worry about." Seto said.
"That reminds me… what are you going to do about those other stockholders?" Ichigo asked.
"I… not sure. I can try and force them to sell their shares. Since we have evidence that they wanted to do illegal acts. However, this will cause a power vacuum within the company. It will also cause many people to become very nervous to invest in the company." Seto said.
"Don't worry about it. I'll prevent the power vacuum." Ichigo said.
"Ichigo… I know you are some sort of supernatural warrior but, this is economics." Seto said.
"Seto, do you trust me?" Ichigo said.
"I do," Seto replied.
"Then do it," Ichigo said.
"If you say so," Seto said. "Anything else you need?" Seto asked.
"No," Ichigo said. Ichigo and Eu walked out of Seto's office. The two walked back to their respective rooms and went to bed.
Next Morning Domino High School
Ichigo's job as a bodyguard was truly tested today. Many people who saw the Livestream of the Duelist Kingdom Tournament, recognize a few students from their own High School. Everyone from Yugi's little group of friends was attacked by the mob of Fangirls. Luckily, Joey and Tristan were strong and fast enough to take Téa and Yugi away from the Fangirls. Meanwhile, Ichigo managed to intimidate many of the Fangirls to stop them from harassing Seto. At school, Ichigo used this opportunity to look over Shadi's memories in an attempt to be prepared for the meeting with the Egyptian Curator. Soon the day was over and Ichigo was forced to intimidate the fangirls and run to safely get to the limo. While Ichigo and Seto were driving back to the mansion. Ichigo sensed something.
"A Garganta just opened up." Ichigo sensed. "Pull over," Ichigo ordered. The chauffeur pulled the car over and stopped on the side of the road.
"Ichigo what happened?" Seto asked.
"I need to check on something. I'll meet you at the mansion later." Ichigo said.
"Fine," Seto said. Ichigo got out of the limo and began to run.
"Kyōka can you trace where the Garganta opened up?" Ichigo asked.
"Already on it," Kyōka replied. Ichigo randomly turned into an alleyway and Shunpo'ed to the source of the reiatsu. When Ichigo arrived at the scene to see the Garganta closing. On the ground, Ichigo could see someone face down on the grown. The person has black hair and wearing the usual Shinigami shihakushō.
"Rukia!" Ichigo yelled when he recognized who it was. Ichigo quickly ran to her and began to examine her body to see if there were any wounds. Suddenly her body started to spasm and Rukia began to scream. From her mouth, a white liquid began to spew out of her mouth.
"Hollowifcation!?" Ichigo thought. He recognized the signs anywhere. "Yhwach come out here," Ichigo asked.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Yhwach said as he manifested.
"Send me and her to the trainer," Ichigo ordered.
"Ok," Yhwach said. Ichigo took out the trainer and Yhwach sent Ichigo and the hollowfying Rukia to the trainer.
Scene Change: Trainer
Ichigo and Rukia appeared in the trainer. Rukia's hollowing was more prominent. Her entire face now has a white snake-shaped mask on it. (1)
"I need her to be immobilized so I can see what is going on in her mind." Ichigo thought.
"Bakudō #9. Geki!" Ichigo cast. The Hollowifing Rukia glowed red. Ichigo noticed slight movements still.
"I'll add another Bakudō." Ichigo thought.
" Bakudō #61. Rikujōkōrō!" Ichigo cast as he pointed at Rukia. Six yellow wide energy beams of light slam into a Rukia's midsection, restraining the Hollowifing Rukia even more. Ichigo summoned the Millennium Key and placed the tip of the Millennium Key on Rukia's face/mask. Ichigo press and turn the key counterclockwise. A colorless wave of reiatsu resonated from the Millennium Key. Ichigo stood there frozen.
Scene Change: Rukia's Mindscape
Ichigo entered Rukia's mindscape. He noticed that it appears to be a snowy forest. On further inspection, the snow appears to be melting. Ichigo suddenly heard fighting going on deeper in the forest. Ichigo shunpō'ed to where he heard the sound. Ichigo saw Sode no Shirayuki fighting two spirits. One spirit appears male, has shoulder-length dark lavender hair. He is very lean and pale and wears a white ragged kimono. He wields a white double-edged scythe with a red blade. The scythe appears to be taller than him. While the other spirit appears female with spiked blond hair, the roots of which appear to be bright pink, and bright green eyes. She wears a short light pink ragged kimono with a brighter pink, down-turned collar. She wears a yellow cloth around her waist. She fired black with dark purple energy blasts from her hand. Ichigo summoned Kokugatsu and blocked the scythe wielder's attack.
"Ichigo!" Sode no Shirayuki said when she recognizes Ichigo.
"Hello. Looks like you need some help." Ichigo said as he forced the scythe back and flung a nameless Getsuga Tenshō at the man. While blocking another black fireball from the female.
"How are you here?" Sode no Shirayuki asked.
"I'll explain later," Ichigo said. Ichigo then summoned some Hell Chains to pierce their hands and wrap themselves around the two, preventing them from escaping. "So… what are you two doing here?" Ichigo asked.
"We're here to save Rukia!" The female said.
"We saw her being injured by some guy wearing a white coat." The man said.
"The Quincies started their attack?" Ichigo thought.
"It might be better if you saw the attack these two are talking about." Sode no Shirayuki said as she summoned a small screen of ice. Ichigo took the small screen of ice and looked at it.
Flashback: Urahara Shōten
We could see Urahara, Uryū, and Rukia standing around what appears to be a large metal capsule.
"Why are we standing here and not looking for Masaki?" Uryū asked.
"Well, Ishida-kun. This chamber we are looking at was something I invented for Masaki." Urahara said.
"What does it do Urahara?" Rukia asked.
"Due to the delays from the abnormal situations, I was forced to create this machine and place Masaki inside it. The machine is designed to slow down the deterioration of Masaki's soul chain." Urahara explained. Urahara then went to a nearby control panel and began to press various keys. A minute later, the chamber opened to reveal Masaki currently stretching.
"Man, that was a great nap. How long was I out?" Masaki asked.
"Um… two weeks," Uryū said.
"Really?" Masaki asked.
"Yes, Masaki. You slept for two weeks and your soul chain didn't lose a single link." Urahara said.
"Wow." She said as she looked at her chain to see that Urahara wasn't lying.
"Anyways, here are some Reiatsu-Concealing Cloak to avoid detection," Urahara said as he gave the three the brownish cloaks.
"Thank you," Masaki said.
"No problem. It is the least I can do for what your son had done." Urahara said. Everyone moved to the Underground Training area underneath Urahara Shōten.
"You got everything you need for this mission?" Urahara asked.
"We have everything we need," Rukia said. Rukia raised her Zanpakutō and stabbed it in front of her and turning the Zanpakutō. The Senkaimon soon opened up. "Since we are not heading to the permanent Senkaimon in the Seireitei, we will be traveling by the Dangai," Rukia explained. Uryū remembered the first time he traveled by using the Dangai. Two minutes later, the three arrived in the 78th District of the Rukongai.
"Come on. We need to be in the forest area." Rukia said. Uryū and Masaki followed Rukia as she guided them to a forest. The three silently walked until they found a clearing.
"Kurosaki-san. Please lower the cloak's hood." Rukia said. Masaki lowered the cloak's hood to revel her head. Rukia drew her Zanpakutō and place the butt of her Zanpakutō on Masaki's forehead. When Rukia removed her Zanpakutō from Masaki's forehead, the symbol 魂葬 remained. The symbol suddenly glowed blue and Masaki's soul chain glowed blue and disappeared.
"So this is what Konsō does," Uryū said. "It is interesting."
"I agree," Rukia said.
"Wait. You never did this before?" Masaki asked.
"Performing normal Konsō in the World of the Living, countless times. However, doing them in Soul Society and seeing this… never." Rukia said.
"Anyways we should be heading back," Uryū said.
"Right," Rukia said as she stabbed her Zanpakutō in front of her. Right before she could turn her Zanpakutō, an arrow flew and hit her hand. Rukia turned to see a man holding a blue bow in his hand. The man's head is largely shaved, with a crop of black hair on top. He has round spectacles. He wears a slightly different Quincy uniform compared to the one she saw Uryū wore before. It includes white trousers, black boots and a white top fastened by a black belt with a decorative buckle. He also wears a short white cape and a white hat with a black peak and gold trimming.
"Another Quincy!" Rukia screamed as she went for her zanpakutō. Another man came and kicked Rukia in the head and sent her a few feet towards the first man. This man has medium length black hair with white streaks, with a strand hanging down in front of his face, reaching his mouth. He appears to wear a similar uniform to the first man. He also wears baggy pants with the cuffs tucked in his boots, 3 layers of collared silver armor around his neck, shins, and crotch accented with periwinkle stripes with an indigo jewel in the center, as well as ornamental pink, purple, and red bracers on his left arm. He has lavender eyes, a thin face with pronounced cheekbones and markings running from the ends of his eyebrows to the corners of his eyes.
"Who are you?" Masaki asked.
"I am Quilge Opie." The first man said.
"My name is Askin Nakk Le Vaar." The second man said.
"Kurosaki Masaki and Ishida Uryū. By the orders of his majesty, we are to capture you." Quilge said.
"Not without a fight!" Masaki said as she summons her own Quincy bow. Uryū followed suit and summoned his bow. Askin threw two small energy balls at Uryū and Masaki. Upon contact, Uryū's and Masaki's Quincy Bows vanished.
"What's going on?" Uryū said as he tried to form his Quincy Bow's shape. Suddenly Quilge shot a large blast of reishi towards the two Quincies. The large blast of energy formed into a giant cage and captured the two.
"Successful capture," Quilge said. The two Quincies turned around to see a tired and injured Rukia standing in their way with her Zanpakutō drawn.
"I'm not letting you two get away," Rukia said. Askin threw another small energy at Rukia. Upon contact, Rukia began to have a seizure and vomit out blood. After that, the two entered a golden gate and dragging with them the large cage. As Rukia's vision began to fade to black, she heard two people scream her name.
"Otōto we need to do something!" The female said.
"I know Onēsan but, we don't know any healing techniques." The man said.
"What about if we pour our energies together and push it to Rukia." The girl suggested.
"We can try that Onēsan." The man said. The two kneeled beside Rukia and began to focus their reiatsu into their hands before pushing it to Rukia's chest. Suddenly the two began to glow purple. A large purple flash and they disappeared.
End of Flashback: Rukia's Mindscape
"I see…" Ichigo said once he finishes the recording. "How did these two enter her mindscape?"
"I have a theory," Kyōka said as she appeared in Rukia's mindscape.
"Go on," Ichigo said, ignoring Sode no Shirayuki's questionable look at Kyōka.
"These two are similar to Hollows." Kyōka began. "When a Hollow attacked and ate them, somehow, they managed to fight control of that Hollow and these two became the dominant minds and split into two different Hollows with a human form. When they attempted to push their energies to Rukia, in her damaged state, they transferred their souls to Rukia. Resulting in them here." Kyōka said.
"Ok," Ichigo said. "So what do we do about them?" Ichigo asked.
"Myself and these two were battling to see who would remain in Rukia's mindscape. A battle to see who would become Rukia's Zanpakutō." Sode no Shirayuki explained.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"It is because all three of us want to protect Rukia." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"Couldn't all three of you share your powers like how Kyōka and Zangetsu are doing?" Ichigo asked.
"No." Sode no Shirayuki answered. "The reason why is that Rukia's soul is an old soul." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"What?" Ichigo asked.
"You see… When someone dies, their soul stops growing at that fast rate when they were alive. This is proven when someone is born in the world of the living, from 0 to 100, they are old and wrinkling and weak. However, when in Soul Society, many Shinigami are over 200 years old and they barely aged. Due to the slow rate of soul growth in Shinigami, this causes their soul to be unable to adapt and use multiple Zanpakutōs. However, a soul that is still living, can adapt and accept another Zanpakutōs. Which is what happened to Ichigo in regards to me." Kyōka explained.
"So, are you three going to still fight?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes!" The two yelled as they still tried to struggle against the chains.
"I… won't fight." Sode no Shirayuki answered.
"WHAT!" The siblings yelled and stop struggling from their chains.
"I would happily allow you two to become Rukia's Zanpakutō." Sode no Shirayuki admitted.
"Why?" The female asked.
"I agree with my Onēsan. You fought both of us valiantly before. Now you are willing to give it up. Why?" The male asked.
"I fought you two not to protect my bond with Rukia. Rather for my survival." Sode no Shirayuki replied.
"What do you mean?" The female asked.
"In normal situations, if I allow you two to take by a bond with Rukia, I would disappear eventually." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"But now…" The male said.
"An alternate solution appeared." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"Me…" Ichigo said.
"Yes, you Ichigo-sama." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"Sode no Shirayuki, please call me Ichigo," Ichigo said.
"Wait. Aren't bonds like this normally strong? Like the one my Otōto and I have?" The female asked.
" Normally, my bond with Rukia would be strong. However, the bond between myself and Rukia is already weak." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"But, Rukia was able to call on your power," Ichigo said. As he remembered Muramasa and Kōga Kuchiki's relationship.
"She has stopped using my powers for over fifty years. After you rescued her, that was when she found the resolved to start using my powers again. But the damage has been too much. Normally she forest would be a snowy winter forest. However, the sun constantly shines down here. The sun is her representation of her fears and her lack of will. I managed to hide from many of the changes. Before you came in, I would fight due to the need to survive. Now, there is a way for both of us. You two will become Rukia's new Zanpakutō." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"What about you?" Ichigo asked.
"For me…" Sode no Shirayuki said as she walked closer to Ichigo. "I'll find a new master." Sode no Shirayuki said and kissed Ichigo on his lips. "Ichigo Kurosaki, will you accept me as another Zanpakutō?" Sode no Shirayuki asked.
"I accept you Sode no Shirayuki," Ichigo said. Sode no Shirayuki summoned her zanpakutō and stab Ichigo in the chest. A white and sky blue light suddenly flashed out, blinding everyone. When the light dimmed, Kyōka and the two siblings could see Ichigo holding another katana. The noticeable detail about this new katana is that it has a tsuba in the shape of a snowflake and a sky blue hilt. "Dance…" Ichigo began to say as he holds the Zanpakutō out in front of him and turns it in a circle counter-clockwise. "Sode no Shirayuki." Ichigo finished. As Ichigo finished the release, the blade, hilt, and tsuba turn completely white. The tsuba becomes a hollow snowflake-like circle and a white ribbon forms from the pommel. Sode no Shirayuki appeared again.
"So you're joining us then," Kyōka said.
"I am." Sode no Shirayuki said.
"Kyōka. Can you please bring Shirayuki back to my mindscape and help her settle down?" Ichigo asked.
"Ok, Ichigo," Kyōka said as she drags Shirayuki back to Ichigo's mindscape.
"As you two…" Ichigo said and snapped his fingers. The siblings were released from the chains. Suddenly they began to glow black and purple. The mindscape began to shake and the temperature began to increase. The snow began to melt and other plants began to grow. Soon the winter forest turned into a spring forest. The two stopped glowing. Ichigo could see these two have significantly changed. The male spirit still has shoulder-length dark lavender hair. He is very lean and now has light brown skin. He now wears a black robe with a hood that provides a shadow to cover his face. Allowing his eerie lavender eyes to glow brighter in the darkness. He still wields the double-edged scythe Ichigo saw him use earlier. While the female spirit kept her spiked blond hair but it is shoulder length now. She also kept her green eyes. She now wears a black yukata with purple asagao flowers with a pink obi.
"How do you feel?" Ichigo asked.
"Great." The male said.
"Fantastic!" The female said.
"Do you two have names?" Ichigo asked.
"We do-" The male was about to say before being interrupted by his Onēsan.
"Otōto. We do have names." The female said.
"We do?" The male said.
"Focus on the energy within. Our soul will tell us our names." The female said.
"Reap the memories…" The male said.
"and let it fade to black." The female said.
"Kioku Keshigomu [Memory Eraser]" They said together. They both glowed together and Ichigo could now feel Rukia's reiatsu flowing from them now. They are together now.
"How does it feel to become completely fused with Rukia?" Ichigo asked.
"I feel fine." The male said.
"I do too." The female said.
"So… what is your name?" Ichigo asked.
"We are Kioku Keshigomu." They said at the same time.
"I mean what are you two calling yourself separately," Ichigo said.
"Oooh." They said together. Then they sat down to think. Suddenly the male stood up.
"I got it!" The male said.
"What?" The female asked.
"Remember before we died, Rukia said she got a name for both of us." The male started.
"… I remember that time." The female said.
"I managed to sift through her memories to find out what she wanted to name us." The male said.
"So what did Rukia wanted to name us." She asked.
"Rukia wanted to name you Homura. While she wanted to name me Shizuka." The newly dubbed Shizuka said.
"Wow, Homura…" The newly dubbed Homura said.
"Even at a young age… she still made bad puns." Ichigo commented. Shizuka and Homura looked at Ichigo. "By putting your names together, it means 'the two of you shine brightly'," Ichigo explained.
"Oooh!" The two said.
"Before I leave, can you not tell Rukia that I was here?" Ichigo asked.
"Why the need for secrecy?" Homura asked.
"Here are a few reasons. Reason one, Soul Society needs to be strong enough to take care of their own business. Reason two is that if Soul Society discovers that I do have my powers again, they would want me to be under constant surveillance. Reason three, I would likely be executed due to how many secrets I know and/or how much power I have." Ichigo said.
"We'll keep your secret," Shizuka said.
"Ok then. I'll arrange it where Rukia will train with the Vizards." Ichigo said.
"Who?" Homura asked.
"They are a group of Shinigami who were experimented on and gained Hollow powers," Ichigo said.
"Why do you want Rukia to go to them?" Shizuka asked.
"She would likely need to go to them since she now has Hollow powers due to you two being Hollows before," Ichigo explained.
"What is the proof?" Homura asked.
"Well… before I entered here, Rukia began to hollowfy. She now has a complete Hollow Mask on her face." Ichigo said.
"Ok then," Homura said. With that done, Ichigo disappeared in rainbow sparkles.
Gaming Dimension: Outside
A minute later, the Millennium Key slowly turned by itself clockwise and Ichigo unfroze. The Hollowfied Rukia stood there. The skin began to deteriorate. Once the hollow body finished deteriorating, it revealed an unconscious pale Rukia Kuchiki. Ichigo picked up her body and willed himself out of the trainer.
Scene Change: Domino City
Ichigo appeared out of the trainer with an unconscious Rukia in his arms.
"Please deliver her to the Vizards," Ichigo said as he passed the unconscious Rukia to Yhwach. Yhwach nodded and grabbed the unconscious Rukia and used hirenkyaku to leave. Ichigo then used Shunpō to return to the mansion.
Scene Change: Seto's Mansion
Ichigo used Shunpō'ed back to the mansion. Ichigo quickly went to Seto's door and knocked.
"Come in," Seto said. Ichigo walked in and closed the door. "Yes?" Seto asked.
"Do you need anything?" Ichigo asked.
"Other than get ready for that meeting with that Egyptian curator… nothing for you." Seto said.
"Ok. Has Eu and Mokuba returned yet?" Ichigo asked.
"They just returned," Seto said. "What happened today?" Seto asked.
"I felt a portal opening up so I investigated," Ichigo said.
"Is this related to those items?" Seto asked.
"No, it not," Ichigo said. Suddenly Seto's phone began to ring. Seto picked up the phone.
"Hello?... I see… I'll keep my end of the bargain… Good night." Seto said and hung up the phone.
"Who called?" Ichigo asked.
"The Big Five. They called me in regards to the deal I proposed to them. In exchange for them selling their stocks, I don't release the videos I have to the public. They're all are going to sell their stock tomorrow morning." Seto said.
"I see. Anything else?" Ichigo asked.
"No," Seto said.
"Ok. Night." Ichigo said as he left Seto's room. Ichigo went back to his room. Ichigo cast an anti-listening kidō barrier around him. Once done, Ichigo called Sirzechs.
"Hey, Sirzechs… Can you do it?... Alright, thanks." Ichigo said and ended the call. After that Ichigo went to bed.
Scene Change: Kaiba Mansion: Morning
Ichigo woke up the next morning and took care of his exercises. Ichigo managed to master the four elements. Ichigo is trying to combine the elements. Ichigo is currently working on using fire and the earth to create lava. After another failed attempt to get lava from the ground, Ichigo took a quick shower and walked down to the dining room. Ichigo could see Seto arguing on the phone.
"No information? I don't care! I paid you to find me information on this person! Don't call me unless you find me this information!" Seto yelled and hung up on the person.
"Something bad happened?" Ichigo asked.
"This morning, at 6:23 the Big Five sold all of their stock of KaibaCorp. In less than two minutes later, at 6:25, some person named Vorarlberna bought all 40% of the shares to KaibaCorp." Seto said angrily.
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Sirzechs pull through with the plan." Ichigo thought. Ichigo continued to eat his breakfast, ignoring Seto's occasional grumbling. A few minutes later, Eu and Mokuba came down. Mokuba was about to comment on Seto's attitude but stopped when he saw Ichigo shaking his head. After everyone finished eating breakfast, Ichigo, Seto, Mokuba, and Eu got into the limo and drove to school. The chauffeur dropped Mokuba and Eu off first. Then he dropped Ichigo and Seto at school. The school day practically was the same. Most of the school population by now learned to stay away from Seto due to Ichigo's reputation as a Karate Champion. Ichigo sat in the back of the classroom and was reading another book.
"Ichigo?"Kyōka said.
"Yes?" Ichigo replied.
"I think it is time for us to talk," Kyōka said.
"Ok," Ichigo said and entered his mindscape.
Scene Change: Ichigo's Mindscape
Ichigo arrived in his mindscape. His mindscape changed a lot. According to Yhwach, Ichigo's mindscape was a forest with many mountains in the far distance. Then when Masaki died, a large thunderstorm came. Tornados and Lighting rain down in Ichigo's mindscape. Eventually, the storm ended. From the remnants of the storm, much of the natural beauty was destroyed. As time progressed, Ichigo's mindscape changed. It now is skyscrapers shooting as high as the sky. Symbolizing Ichigo's desires and dreams. Once again the constant flooding and weakening dreams came and Ichigo's mindscape is destroyed once more. This time, the remnants of the skyscraper now have plants and life growing from the broken windows. Symbolizing new dreams and desires forming from the broken ones. Ichigo noticed that in the far distance, one large King Piece stands. The King piece looks similar to a skyscraper. This is due to the 35 squares decorate around the piece. To Ichigo's left, Ichigo could see many traditional Japanese houses decorated in Green and Purple. "Likely the place where Kyōka and Hōgyoku relax." Ichigo theorized. As he walked down more, Ichigo could see the Bar he tactically acquired from the Fullbringers. The bar has integrated with a nearby cave. Giving it the dark feeling that the Bar originally has but with a unique twist. Walking down, Ichigo could see his six Asura Machina in some sort of chamber. "Likely a power charging chambers for each of them." Ichigo thought. As he walked more, he could hear two dragon roars in the distance. Ichigo could see Kisara and Valiona racing each other in their dragon forms. Ichigo smiled at the antic. Ichigo decided to use Shunpō to chase after them. Soon Ichigo arrived at a very large Japanese house. It is decorated in black, red, white and blue. Ichigo entered the house to see Zangetsu, Yhwach, Kisara, Valiona, Kyōka, Hōgyoku, and Shirayuki sitting.
"What took you so long King?" Zangetsu asked.
"I was just taking the scenic route," Ichigo said.
"Riiiiight?" Zangetsu replied.
"Quit it," Kyōka said.
"Yes mom," Zangetsu replied sarcastically.
"So Kyōka. Why did you call the meeting?" Ichigo asked.
"For one, to formally celebrate our new sister," Kyōka said.
"Sister?" Shirayuki asked.
"Yes, sister. Normally, a zanpakutō would represent all the emotions of their user, the other half to a soul. However, Ichigo doesn't follow the ordinary in this." Hōgyoku said.
"When has King ever been normal?" Zangetsu added.
"Shut it Zangetsu," Ichigo said. "Hōgyoku please continue."
"Since you have multiple beings in your soul, each being took a few emotions to fuse with," Hōgyoku said.
"I accepted your courage, bravery, determination, your hopes," Yhwach said.
"I accepted your instincts, your rage, your ambitions, and desires," Zangetsu said.
"I accepted your intellect, cunning, wisdom, wit, and dreams," Kyōka said.
"I accepted your creativity, trustworthiness, and loyalty," Hōgyoku said.
" I see…" Shirayuki said.
"We didn't choose what we took, it is what the soul and ourselves found," Hōgyoku said. Shirayuki sat there meditating for a few seconds. She then glowed black. Then red. Then white. Then blue. Finally glowing all four and the floors faded when she opened her eyes.
"I accepted your caring, ruthless, lonely, and humble nature," Shirayuki said.
"I accept you all. We all are one…" Ichigo said. Black, red, blue, green, purple, white and ice blue energy began to spin around the eight.
"…And one for ALL!" Everyone yelled. The collection of energy exploded outward in a non-destructive way.
"Now that is done, Seto has that meeting with that lady from the Egyptian Exhibit. Kyōka and Hōgyoku, have you finished looking through Shadi's memories?" Ichigo asked.
"Not yet. Due to the sudden appearance of a snow-covered mountain and an ice pagoda we didn't finish yet." Hōgyoku said.
"Snow-covered mountain? Ice palace?" Ichigo asked.
"I made myself a snow-covered mountain and near the top, I made an ice pagoda," Shirayuki said as she blushed in embarrassment.
"Anyways…"Ichigo said, regaining everyone's attention, "I need you two to finished going through Shadi's memories." Ichigo said.
"Ok." Kyōka and Hōgyoku said.
"Shirayuki," Ichigo said and looked at her. "Do you know how Rukia managed to find my location?" Ichigo asked.
"Um… that was my doing," Shirayuki admitted.
"Please explain," Ichigo said.
"When Rukia originally passed her powers to you, I was also sent to your mindscape. During that short amount of time, I managed to form a bond with you. When I was sent back to Rukia's mindscape, that bond survived. However, the bond was strong enough to allow me to know your location and some of your memories." Shirayuki explained.
"I see. It doesn't explain how Rukia opened a Garganta to my location." Ichigo said.
"I managed to push the thought of Domino City to Hollowifing Rukia's mind and she managed to open a Garganta here," Shirayuki explained.
"Anyways, during these class times, we are going to spend time together to get to know you better and learn your powers," Ichigo said.
"Ok," Shirayuki said.
"After Seto meeting with that Egyptian Curator, we are going to look for a katana you want to be your sealed state," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Shirayuki asked.
"When I accepted you, Kioku Keshigomu took over the Asauchi Rukia has. To fully manifest your powers without draining myself, we need to find a katana you like and turn it into your own Asauchi." Ichigo explained.
"Ok," Shirayuki explained.
"Zangetsu and Yhwach anything to add?" Ichigo asked.
"When are we rescuing Masaki?" Zangetsu asked.
"Once we figure out where she is," Ichigo replied.
"How are we going to do that?" Zangetsu asked.
"I… don't know," Ichigo said.
"May I say something," Yhwach asked.
"Go ahead," Ichigo said.
"From what I can remember, Juhabach made his secret base somewhere in Soul Society," Yhwach said.
"WHAT!" Ichigo yelled.
"How?" Shirayuki asked.
"At the time, Juhabach believed that Yamamoto would never consider Soul Society to be a potential hiding spot of his Quincy Army. So at the last moment, he used an untested technique to teleport himself and some of his members to Soul Society. They quickly hid somewhere in Soul Society." Yhwach said.
"I see," Ichigo said.
"We need to tell Soul Society!" Shirayuki said.
"No." Ichigo objected.
"Why?" Shirayuki asked.
"Few reasons," Ichigo said. "The first is that Juhabach used Yamamoto's arrogance against himself. Yamamoto wouldn't consider it a possibility. " Ichigo said. Yhwach and Kyōka nodded in agreement. "The second one is that how would we explain the source of information. It was already dangerous warning Soul Society of the impending war." Ichigo said.
"I guess you are right," Shirayuki said.
"Any other important matters to bring up?" Ichigo asked. No one responded. "Meeting adjourn," Ichigo said and left his mindscape.
Scene Change: Domino High
Ichigo's eyes regain focus as he gave a glance at the clock.
"The first class just barely finished." Ichigo thought.
"Hello, Ichigo-senpai," Yugi said as he walked over to Ichigo.
"Hello, Yugi. Where are Joey and the others?" Ichigo asked.
"Joey is off to see his mother and sister. As for Tristan and Téa, they went to get some lunch." Yugi said.
"I see," Ichigo said. Yugi looked at Ichigo's table to see a book about Egyptian History.
"Ichigo-senpai, why are you reading a book about Egyptian History?" Yugi asked.
"I reading a book about Egyptian History due to a meeting Seto is going to have a private meeting with an Egyptian Curator tonight," Ichigo said. Seto looked up and glared at Ichigo for telling Yugi about his private meeting. Ichigo ignored Seto's glare.
"I see. You want to be prepared if she tries to scam Seto." Yugi theorized.
"Not necessary, according to images I found of her, she might possess a Millennium Item," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Yugi asked.
"Yes. Due to this, Seto wants me to know as much Egyptian Knowledge I can for me to be prepared in case she tries to pull something on Seto." Ichigo explained.
"I see. During class breaks, can I help?" Yugi asked.
"Sure," Ichigo replied. With that, Yugi helped Ichigo learn as much Egyptian History during that school day. Eventually, the day was over and Seto's limo was waiting outside the school. Ichigo and Seto entered the limo and the chauffeur drove them away from the school. While in the car, Ichigo pulled out his computer to search for a katana for Shirayuki.
"What are you searching for?" Seto asked.
"I'm looking for an ice-themed katana," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Seto asked.
"It is for a friend," Ichigo replied.
" Chauffeur, head to Forged Artifact," Seto ordered.
"Yes, sir." The chauffeur replied.
"What is Forged Artifact?" Ichigo asked.
"It is a store I founded that does amazing custom themed weapons," Seto said.
"I see," Ichigo said. Soon the limo stopped and the chauffeur opened the door of the limo. Seto and Ichigo walked out and entered the store.
"Hello welcome to Forged Artifact. How ma- Ichigo-kun?" The storekeeper said.
"Oh. Gassan-san." Ichigo said, upon recognizing the man.
"You know his man?" Seto asked.
"A few years ago, I was moving from my old location here. I needed someone to help me load up my moving van. So I ended up hiring Ichigo to help me load up my moving van." Gassan said.
"I see," Seto said.
"Anyways, what can I help you two with?" Gassan asked.
"Gassan-san I was wondering if you have any ice-themed katanas," Ichigo said.
"Ice themed?" Gassan asked.
"Yes Ice themed," Ichigo said.
"Let me see," Gassan said as he went to the back of the store. A few minutes later, Gassan brought out a beautiful violet katana. It was decorated with silver pieces all over (2).
"So beautiful," Ichigo said.
"Yes, she is," Gassan said.
"How much?" Ichigo asked.
"For this beauty, normally I would sell this for at least 650,000 yen."
"Holy shit. That is expensive!" Ichigo thought.
"However, I will sell it to you Ichigo for 450,000," Gassan said.
"Sure," Ichigo said. He took out a credit card and swiped it. Seto noticed the card had the name Vorarlberna on it.
"Ichigo you bastard!" Seto thought, angry that Ichigo played him. Gassan accepted Ichigo's credit card. While waiting for the transaction to finish, Ichigo noticed that engraved on the blade was the kanji [降雪].
"Kōsetsu [Snowfall]." Ichigo read. One the transaction finished, Ichigo and Seto left Forged Artifact with the new katana in hand. During the drive back, Ichigo could hear Kyōka and Shirayuki talking about the new katana for Shirayuki.
"I am so jealous of how pretty that katana is," Kyōka said.
"I know. I love how it looks." Shirayuki said. Meanwhile, Seto was thinking of something else.
"Did Ichigo become my bodyguard just to get control of my company? Will this be similar to what happened with the Big Five?" Seto thought. "Should I try to address Ichigo?"
"Ichigo," Kyōka said.
"Yes?" Ichigo replied.
"Seto found out you are connected with Vorarlberna. He is worried that you might do the same thing as the Big Five." Kyōka said.
"I see… I will talk to Seto about it when we get back to the mansion." Ichigo said. Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the mansion. Seto immediately bolted to the mansion.
"Seto!" Ichigo yelled. Seto ignored Ichigo. Ichigo sighed and ran after him. A few minutes later, Ichigo cornered Seto in an empty hallway.
"What do you want?" Seto angrily asked.
"What got into you? I know after we left Forged Artifact, I noticed you were angry. What is the problem?" Ichigo asked.
"You want to know my problem!?" Seto yelled.
"Yes!" Ichigo replied.
"My problem right now is my trusted friend. You persuaded me to make the Big Five sell their shares of my company. Immediately after those shares are sold, a person named Vorarlberna bought all those shares. I couldn't find any information about Vorarlberna. Suddenly, my friend, who I TRUST to protect my little brother, pulls out a credit card that has the name of Vorarlberna on it. Seeing this and the fact that you didn't tell me made me think. What if the Vorarlberna is trying to do what the Big Five failed?" Seto yelled.
"I see… I am sorry that what I did made you think that." Ichigo said. Before Seto could say anything in response, Ichigo continued to talk. "But. I did this with no intention of taking over your company." Ichigo said.
"When why did you buy those shares then?" Seto asked.
"I bought them because of a few reasons," Ichigo said.
"Reasons?" Set questioned.
"Yes, reasons. The first reason is that due to the Big Five 'suddenly' selling their shares all at once like that, it makes other stock buyers believe that Kaiba Corp is having issues and lose confidence." Ichigo said.
"That first reason is a valid one," Seto said. "What else?" Seto asked.
"Another reason is that I bought them so that you do not need to worry about any of the other stockholders trying to influence any decisions or trying to take over the company," Ichigo said.
"Fine," Seto said.
"Look. I am sorry for not telling you about Vorarlberna." Ichigo said.
"Any important secrets that I should know about?" Seto asked.
"As of right now… no." Ichigo said.
"Ok then. In four hours, we have that meeting at Domino City Museum." Seto said.
"Alright," Ichigo said. With that settled, Ichigo went back to his room.
"Kyōka. Are you done with looking over Shadi's memories?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, Ichigo I finished it," Kyōka replied.
"Is there anything different compared to the information from Yugi and those various textbooks I've read?" Ichigo asked.
"Many of the things alight with each other. Some things include lifestyle and the various Egyptian gods. However, the only different things are that the Millennium Items have not been recorded down." Kyōka said.
"Really?" Ichigo said.
"Yes. And I know why." Kyōka said.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"According to Shadi's memories, the Millennium Items were created to help the Egyptians fight against invaders. Pharaoh Akhenamkhanen sought to protect his land through mystical means and laid down the command for the seven magical Millennium Items to be forged, based on an ancient spell found in the Millennium Spellbook. Akhenamkhanen's brother, Akhenaden was charged with creating the items, but Akhenaden refrained from informing his brother that to do so, 99 human sacrifices were required. The village of Kul Elna became the victim of the Pharaoh's unwitting decree, as Akhenaden had them slaughtered, their blood, bone, and flesh melted in with the gold that was cast in the mystic rite that formed the items."Kyōka said.
"Dame. Could these 99 souls still be trapped in the items?" Ichigo asked.
"Likely not,"Kyōka replied.
"I see. Any other important information?" Ichigo asked.
"According to Shadi's memories, there are seven-millennium items," Kyōka said.
"The Millennium Puzzle is with Yugi/Yami. The Millennium Eye, Millennium Scale, and Millennium Key are with us. What else is there?" Ichigo asked.
"The other three Millennium Items are the Millennium Ring, the Millennium Rod, and the Millennium Necklace,"Kyōka said.
"Did Shadi know where they are at?" Ichigo asked.
"The Millennium Ring is lost as of this moment. As for the Millennium Rod and Millennium Necklace, they are supposed to be with the Ishtar family." Kyōka said.
"Wait. Isn't Seto meeting with someone with the surname Ishtar?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, Ishizu Ishtar. That Egyptian Museum Curator." Kyōka clarified.
"Ishizu Ishtar will have ether the Millennium Rod and Millennium Necklace," Ichigo said.
"I agree," Hōgyoku said.
"Wait. What powers does the Millennium Rod and Millennium Necklace have?" Ichigo asked.
"The Millennium Rod can control the victim's mind," Kyōka said.
"Really?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes," Kyōka replied.
"Any important facts about the Millennium Rod I should know about?" Ichigo asked.
"There is a secret compartment for a knife as well," Kyōka added.
"Ok. What about the Millennium Necklace?" Ichigo asked.
"The Millennium Necklace can see into the future." Kyōka said.
"Seriously!?" Ichigo said.
"Yes, I am serious about the Millennium Necklace's powers." Kyōka said.
"I see," Ichigo said.
"Ichigo," Kyōka said.
"Yes?" Ichigo asked.
"When you go see Ishizu, can you have my Shikai released but not drawn?"Kyōka asked.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"If Ishizu has the Millennium Necklace, she would likely try to send a vision of the past or future to Seto. If you use my blade, I would be able to record the vision and compare it to Shadi's memories."Kyōka proposed.
"It could work," Ichigo said.
"Then in her shock, you could quickly stab her and we could also get access to her memories," Hōgyoku added.
"I will do that," Ichigo said.
"Great,"Kyōka said.
"Anything else?" Ichigo asked.
"No," Hōgyoku said.
"Nothing important," Kyōka said.
"Great," Ichigo said as he looked over some more notes.
"Are you sure we shouldn't tell him about who might show up in a few weeks?" Hōgyoku asked.
"Ichigo is already worried about a lot of things. Any more might overload him. We'll tell him when it is confirmed that 'he' will show up." Kyōka replied.
"I hope you know what you are doing," Hōgyoku said and left.
Scene Change: 4 hours later: Seto's Limo
Ichigo and Seto were in Seto's limo driving down the freeway. Ichigo, Kyōka and, Hōgyoku was mentally checking Ichigo's checklist to get ready for their meeting with Ishizu.
"Released Tsuki no Hansha?" Ichigo asked.
"Check and I'm ready," Kyōka said.
"Shadi's memory file opened?" Ichigo asked.
"Opened and visible," Hōgyoku said.
"When shit hits the fan," Ichigo asked.
"Bored and ready," Zangetsu said.
"Ready," Yhwach said. Ichigo left his mindscape and looked at Seto.
"You mentally ready?" Seto asked.
"I am," Ichigo said. Soon the limo arrived at Domino Museum. The chauffeur opened the door for Ichigo and Seto. They walked out of the limo.
"Should I leave the car running or turn the engine off?" The chauffeur asked.
"Turn the engine off. But stay on the lookout." Seto said.
"Yes, Sir." The chauffeur said and went back inside the limo. Ichigo and Seto walked inside the museum. They were greeted with Ishizu Ishtar and two bodyguards.
"I believed I told you that only you should come alone," Ishizu said.
"I go wherever goes, I come along miss," Ichigo said.
"Alright then," Ishizu said.
"Everything is going as instructed." The unimportant bodyguard said as he walked in and stand posted in front of the entrance Seto and Ichigo just walked in.
"No one else shall enter this building." Another unimportant bodyguard said as he walked in and stand posted next to the first one.
"You sure have a funny way of greeting the president of an official company," Seto commented. "If I am being doubted from the beginning, I might as well take my leave right now," Seto said and both Ichigo and Seto turned away from Ishizu.
"Pardon me, but I hope you will understand my reasoning for doing this," Ishizu said. "This is merely a military strategy to protect the artifacts from certain individuals disputing over them within the Egyptian government." She explained.
"Strategy?" Seto questioned.
"NO! It's politics!" Ichigo screamed mentally.
"You manage to regain my attention," Seto said.
"It doesn't take much to gain your attention, Seto." Ichigo joked mentally.
"Please come this way," Ishizu said and began walking. Ichigo and Seto began to follow Ishizu. Ishizu then began to talk about the history of her organization. Eventually, Seto got tired of her historic ramblings and interrupted her.
"If you are searching for someone to dig up mummies for you, I hate to disappoint but my only interest lies in building high-performance silicon chips for electronic game design technology. I'm not the least bit interested in a bunch of rocks from thousands of years ago. You told me on the phone earlier [about getting some rare cards.] My only interest in being here is about the rare cards you told me about. You aren't about to tell me that was some sort of trick to lure me here?" Seto said.
"Then let us cut to the chase," Ishizu said. "I understand you do hold an interest in Duel Monsters. What if I were to tell you that the cards you cherish so much hold their origin in Ancient Egypt." Ishizu said.
"What?" Seto said.
"I'm not surprised that Duel Monsters was inspired by something from history," Ichigo commented.
"Maximillion Pegasus. The game designer that created the present form of Duel Monsters. What if I told you that he created Duel Monsters after a trip to Egypt?" Ishizu asked.
"Could this relate to when Pegasus gained his Millennium Eye?" Ichigo mentally considered.
"Please come with me. I think it is about time for a change in scenery." Ishizu commented and resume walking.
"Do you want to continue Seto?" Ichigo asked.
"Sigh. I hate magic right now." Seto commented
"And this is why you pay me so much," Ichigo replied. Seto ignored Ichigo's jab and resume walking. Ichigo smiled and resume walking as well. While they were walking down the lower levels, they passed a Keep Out sign.
"I am about to show you two palettes in the room up ahead. The palettes originated from the Mortuary Temple of the king that ruled during the eighteenth dynasty of Egypt. This holds the origin of Duel Monsters." Ishizu said. Ichigo and Seto walked towards the darkened room. They stopped at what appears to be one of the two palettes. Ishizu then turned the lights on.
"What in the?!" Seto yelled. On the palette, there are carvings of various images that have striking similarities to various Duel Monster cards. "They look exactly like Duel Monsters!" Seto said in surprise.
"That is correct," Ishizu said as she approached the two. "Pegasus created Duel Monsters after seeing this palette. I will now explain the details of the past existence of both humans and the Monsters we've come to know them as." Ishizu said. "The ancient Egyptians, like many cultures, thought misfortunes were caused by evil spirits, fear and the suffering that existed within people's hearts. As a result, the Pharaoh and his magicians used spells to trap the spirits. Using stone tablets as a source, the spirits were sealed within them. However, over time the evil power began to grow within the sealed tablets. Soon after, a group of priests began to rebel against the king and his magicians. They used the evil spirits sealed within the stone tablets, and a war broke out as a result." Ishizu said and ending her tale about the first palette.
"You got all of this down?" Ichigo asked.
"Yep," Hōgyoku said.
"This origin story doesn't connect with anything from those books or Shadi's memories?" Ichigo asked.
"It connects with Shadi's memories," Kyōka replied.
"I see," Ichigo replied.
"Please look at this other palette," Ishizu asked. "This is what I wanted to show you here tonight," Ishizu said. Ichigo and Seto walked towards the other palette.
"Please look at this palette long and carefully. Just as Mr. Pegasus did long ago. I'm certain that, just as he did, you will find some form of inspiration from this image. " Ishizu instructed. Seto and Ichigo looked at the palette and immediately recognize many of the carvings.
"That's Yugi!" Seto said. "And the image carved above him is the Dark Magician!"
"And the one standing beside the king…is known as the White Beast Handler." Ishizu said. "And the creature carved above him without a doubt… The Blue-Eyes White Dragon!" Ishizu said.
"KISARA!" Ichigo yelled.
"I don't know anything Master!" Kisara replied.
"The young Pharaoh controls the Magician of Dark Magic… and one of his priests, The White Beast Handler, confronts him using The White Beast. This palette depicts a Duelist battleground that took place several millenniums ago." Ishizu said. Seto was still in shock from the tablet.
"Guys. Is what she is saying relating to what we have from Shadi?" Ichigo asked.
"Sadly, it is correlating with what we got from Shadi," Hōgyoku said.
"The Millennium Puzzle along with another similar item is depicted in this battle between the king and the priest. Legend states that when all seven of these items join together, an unimaginable power will be born. That story is still told even today. But the most important thing… is the battle between the evil priest and the righteous king. And that battle continues even now." Ishizu said.
"I don't believe it…I don't believe this palette!" Seto said.
" … I don't know what you are thinking, but, this is reality. Please accept the truth with an open heart." Ishizu said. Suddenly the Millennium Necklace started to glow.
"Ichigo!" Seto yelled. Ichigo quickly summoned Tsuki no Hansha and successfully blocked the vision Ishizu sent.
"What?" Ishizu said in surprise. Using her shock to Ichigo's advantage, he quickly stabbed her and returned to his position before anyone noticed.
"You were able to block by the Millennium Necklace. How?" Ishizu asked.
"Have you heard of the term رسول أوزوريس ل [Osiris's Messenger]?" Ichigo asked.
"What? You couldn't be one. رسول أوزوريس ل were legends told to us. They help ease the deceased soul to Osiris's Hall of Judgment." Ishizu said.
"You are right about one thing. I am not a رسول أوزوريس ل. However, I am the Japanese equivalent of them. I am a Shinigami. Once those Millennium Items entered Japan, it is now my responsibility to deal with it." Ichigo said and then turned to Seto. "You alright?"
"Better now," Seto said.
"If you have nothing else to talk about, we are leaving," Ichigo said. Ishizu sighed.
"My Millennium Necklace did not foretell me of your intervention," Ishizu said. "Allow me to move to our main subject of the evening," Ishizu said. "I take it you are still interested in the rare cards I mentioned over the phone," Ishizu asked. "What if I were to tell you that Pegasus himself has hidden them away?" Ishizu said.
"What?" Seto questioned.
"Look closely at the top of the mural," Ishizu said. Ichigo and Seto looked at the top portion of the mural. "The three depicted atop the palette, from right to left Obelisk the Great War God (3), Osiris the Heavenly Dragon (4), and The Winged Dragon of Ra. The Three Illusionary Beasts. In our present-day and age, they have come to be known as God Cards." Ishizu said.
"God Cards?" Seto questioned.
"Pegasus created the three rare cards after viewing this palette," Ishizu said.
"Yes, I've heard of them," Seto said.
"They are cards that scared even Pegasus. So, much so that he requested that we, the Bureau of Egyptian Archeology, to seal the cards away in various locations within the Valley of the Kings. However, before long, they were stolen by a certain individual." Ishizu said.
"By whom?" Seto asked.
"The Rare Hunters," Ishizu answered.
"Rare Hunters?" Seto asked.
"Rare Hunters are special rare card hunting organization in secret around the world. Stealing rare cards by stealth or force… selling them on the black market for profit… I've even heard rumors recently that they have begun making counterfeit bootlegs of the rarest cards. However, before the worst can occur, we must get the God Cards back. The sole purpose for us hosting this Ancient Egyptian exhibit is so we can search for the whereabouts of the cards." Ishizu said.
"More like she saw the Millennium Puzzle and assumed that all this shit will be here in Domino City." Ichigo mentally commented.
"I believe that this palette can attract Duelists," Ishizu said.
"So you're making this town into a Duel Monster battlefield?" Seto asked. Before Ishizu could answer, Seto, answered for her, "I see now. They are bound to gather here in flocks to seek out the large gathering of Duelists. My Blue-Eyes as well." Seto said. Ishizu then walked towards Seto.
"Finally. This card." Ishizu said and hands Seto a card.
"That card… Obelisk the Great War God!" Seto yelled in shock.
"This is the only card out of the three that was not stolen. To retrieve the other two, I am entrusting you with Obelisk the Great War God." Ishizu said.
"You're entrusting me with this card?" Seto asked. "Are you sure you can trust me that much? What will you do if I retrieve the rare cards… and refuse to give them back?" Seto asked.
"Goddamit Seto. You are letting your greed show up again." Ichigo mentally commented.
"I trust you," Ishizu said.
"More like you could see where Obelisk the Great War God will go to. I bet the three will go to Yugi." Ichigo mentally commented. Seto laughed and began to walk away from Ishizu. Ichigo followed silently out of the museum and back into the limo. Once the two were back in the limo and began driving down, Ichigo decided now to ask.
"So what are you going to do with what Ishizu told you?" Ichigo asked.
"I am going to get all three God Cards," Seto said. Ichigo smacked Seto in the head.
"Hey!" Seto yelled.
"Are you done being the rich brat?" Ichigo asked.
"Fine…"Seto said.
"Now then, what are you going to do in regards to all of this?" Ichigo asked.
"Well… I'm gonna make a tournament." Seto said.
"Really. A tournament." Ichigo said.
"Yes, a tournament. I'm going to have it where the loser will have to forfeit their rarest card to the winner." Seto said.
"Ok… So an anti rule. Anything else?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm going to add some new rules to the game," Seto said. This continued for most of the trip where Ichigo would pick at Seto's brain about this new tournament he is hosting.
"The last question," Ichigo said.
"That is what you said a few questions ago," Seto complained.
"Well sorry for your answers not having good enough detailing in it." Ichigo countered.
"Fine. What is your last question?" Seto asked.
"Is it possible for me, Eu, Yuzu and Karin to participate in the tournament?" Ichigo asked.
"You all have decks?" Seto asked.
"Well… during the Duelist Kingdom, I designed my decks and Pegasus offered to make my decks since I saved his life." Ichigo said.
"Although you are my employees, you will not get any special benefits. All four of you will start with one locator card and a duel disk. Also, when Mokuba is walking around, one of you will keep an eye on him." Seto said.
"I believe those terms are fine," Ichigo said.
"Anything else?" Seto asked.
"Tomorrow I'm going to Pegasus's place to pick up my decks. I'm also going to deliver Yuzu's, Karin's and Eu's the deck requests to him." Ichigo said.
"Give me those deck requests. I'll handle them." Seto said.
"You sure?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm sure Ichigo," Seto said.
"Ok," Ichigo said. With that, the limo stopped right in front of the mansion's doors. Ichigo went back to his room. Ichigo called Eu over to his room.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Eu asked.
"Do you want to try out Duel Monsters?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Eu said. "Why are you asking?"
"I'll explain when I get Yuzu and Karin on the phone," Ichigo said. Ichigo dialed Yuzu's number?"
"Hello Ichi-nii." Yuzu said.
"Hello Yuzu. Is Karin available?" Ichigo asked.
"Give me one second." Yuzu said. Ichigo could hear a muffled, "KARIN!" from Yuzu. A few seconds Ichigo heard Karin's voice.
"Hello Ichi-nii," Karin said.
"Hello Karin," Ichigo said.
"So what's up with the call?" Karin asked.
"Karin!" Yuzu said as she slapped Karin's arm for her bluntness.
"I was calling to see if you two want to try out Duel Monsters," Ichigo said.
"Really!" Yuzu and Karin asked.
"Really," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Eu asked.
"Well, Seto is planning to start a tournament soon and I asked him if we could join. He said that we could join." Ichigo said.
"But Ichi-nii. We don't have any decks." Yuzu said.
"Seto agreed to make you three your decks," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Karin asked.
"Yes," Ichigo said.
"YAY!" The girls cheered.
"Just email me the decklists in the morning," Ichigo said.
"Sure." Yuzu and Karin said.
"Good night girls," Ichigo said.
"Good night Ichi-nii." Yuzu and Karin said before ending the call. Eu returned to her room and went to sleep. Ichigo changed clothes and went to sleep.
Scene Change: Morning
Ichigo woke up the next morning. He did his usual warm-up and morning exercises. Ichigo read and managed to get a small flow of lava this time. After that, Ichigo showered and went to the breakfast table. Ichigo saw Seto reading a newspaper and Eu was eating.
"Where's Mokuba?" Ichigo asked.
"Mokuba decided to sleep in this morning," Eu said.
"Ok," Ichigo said. "Hey, Seto?"
"Yes?" Seto said as he continued to read the newspaper.
"I'm going to see Pegasus about my deck," Ichigo said.
"Alright then. When are you going to give me the decklist for the girl's decks?" Seto asked.
"Probably in the evening or tomorrow morning," Ichigo replied.
"Alright then," Seto said. Ichigo finished his breakfast and left the table. Ichigo decided to use his car to drive over to Pegasus's company. Ichigo walked to the garage where Seto's limo is stored. There Ichigo saw his modified Black Challenger SRT Hellcat. Ichigo entered his car and entered the address to his phone and drove off.
Scene Change: Industrial Illusion Building
It took Ichigo a few hours for Ichigo to arrive at Industrial Illusions. Ichigo parked his car and found the main entrance to the building. Ichigo walked in and noticed that there is a receptionist on the first floor. Ichigo decided to walk toward the receptionist to ask for help. As Ichigo walked closer to the receptionist, Ichigo noticed the subtle movements from the receptionist as he walked closer towards her. Ichigo sighed.
"The receptionist is likely getting ready if I make any threats." Ichigo thought.
"Hello," Ichigo said once he walked to the counter.
"Hello, sir. How may I help you?" The receptionist asked politely.
"I am here to see Maximillion Pegasus." Ichigo said.
"Name?" The receptionist asked.
"Kurosaki Ichigo," Ichigo answered. The receptionist looked at a file of the paper to see if his name is on it.
"Sorry boy. The list doesn't say so." The receptionist replied.
"You sure?" Ichigo asked again.
"I am sure." The receptionist said. "Now please leave." She said in a stern voice. Ichigo noticed a security guard started to walk towards Ichigo; ready to restrain him if needed. Suddenly they heard a voice.
"Wait!" someone yelled. Everyone turned to see Maximillion Pegasus walking out of his exclusive elevator.
"Ichigo," Pegasus said.
"Yo," Ichigo said.
"Mr. Pegasus sir. What are you doing here?" The receptionist asked.
"I was about to tell you that I will have a very important guest coming here. I forgot to add him to the appointments for today." Pegasus admitted.
"Are all three ready?" Ichigo asked.
"They sure are," Pegasus said. With that, the two walked inside Pegasus's exclusive elevator.
"So… did my receptionist give you a hard time?" Pegasus asked.
"Not as bad as I had before. There would be times where I was grabbed and forced out of places before I could even reach the counter. Many assumed that I am a gangster due to my hair color." Ichigo said.
"Speaking of hair color, why is your hair color orange?" Pegasus asked.
"The color is natural. It was from my mom's. She died when I was young. I vowed to never dye my hair any other color. It is my way to remember her." Ichigo said.
"I see…" Soon the elevator stopped and the two walked into Pegasus's office. On the table, there were three deck boxes. One deck box is white with blue kanji for Light [光]. Another deck box is black with red kanji for Darkness[闇]. The last one is a mix of both. On the sides of the deck box, it has the same coloring and kanji written. As you looked at the middle, the black and white mixes. In the dead center of the mixture, you see the Chinese kanji for Twilight [暮].
"Here they are Ichigo, your custom made three decks," Pegasus said hand handed them to Ichigo. "Also since I am working with Seto on his new Duel Disk, I managed to make my version for you," Pegasus said and took out the duel disk. Ichigo could recall images of Seto's version. However, this one is unlike the one Seto plans to give to the public. All the white on Seto's version is now black. All the pale blue is changed to a cool white color. The red triangles and yellow lights are replaced with a dark crimson color.
"This one looks badass and evil at the same time." Ichigo thought.
"Once the Battle City Tournament is finished, I am planning to sell custom versions of Seto's duel disk. In agreement with him, this project is split 40% and 60% respectively." Pegasus said.
"So you want me to advertise this," Ichigo said.
"Sure," Pegasus said.
"What?" Ichigo asked.
"You could advertise it if you want or not to. Your call." Pegasus said. Ichigo put the three deck boxes on his belt and carried the duel disk in his hands.
"Thank you," Ichigo said and began to leave Pegasus's office. Ichigo took the exclusive elevator down to the ground floor. After that Ichigo went back in his car and drove back to Seto's mansion.
Scene Change: Seto's Mansion
It took another few hours for Ichigo to drive back to Seto's mansion. Ichigo passed by the security gate and drove straight to the garage. Ichigo parked his car and walked inside the mansion. Ichigo walked in to see Mokuba running out of the mansion door and Eu walking behind him.
"Are you two alright?" Ichigo asked.
"We. Just. Saw. Seto. Trying out his new deck." Mokuba said as he regained his breath.
"And…" Ichigo said; unsure of the problem.
"Downstairs in the basement area, Seto has his own Dueling System. He used his Blue-Eyes Turbo deck against this new deck." Mokuba said.
"And…" Ichigo repeated. Still unsure of the problem at hand.
"The Duelbot managed to summon Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon. In response, Seto summoned Obelisk the Great War God and use its effect to win the duel and overloaded the entire Dueling System." Mokuba finished explaining.
"Ok." Ichigo said "Eu." Ichigo said.
"Yes?" Eu replied.
"Did you finish with your decklist?" Ichigo asked.
"Here," Eu said and handed Ichigo a piece of paper.
"Thanks," Ichigo said and walked inside the mansion; as if nothing has happened.
"I'm honestly not surprised that Ichigo didn't react to your warning," Eu said.
"Why?" Mokuba asked.
"Because Ichigo has fought gods and legendary beings before. Unless the real Obelisk the Great War God attacks Ichigo, he doesn't have enough reasons to worry about it." Eu said.
"Really?" Mokuba asked.
"Really," Eu said. "Are you going to stay out here or go back inside?" Eu asked. With that Mokuba and Eu went back inside.
Meanwhile, Ichigo walked inside and went to his room and called Yuzu and Karin.
"Hello, Ichi-nii," Karin said.
"Hello, Karin. Did you and Yuzu finish your decklist yet?" Ichigo asked.
"I just finished. Give me one second." Karin said. Ichigo heard silence on the other side. Ichigo assumed that Karin put the phone on hold and went to get Yuzu. A few seconds later, Ichigo heard noises from the other side.
"Hello Ichi-nii." Yuzu said.
"Hello Yuzu," Ichigo said. "Did you and Karin finish your decklists yet?" Ichigo asked.
"I just finished." Yuzu said.
"We'll email you the decklists," Karin said. A few seconds later, Ichigo felt his phone vibrate. Ichigo looked at the screen to see two new messages.
"Got them," Ichigo said.
"Ok. Call us when your friend finished making the deck." Karin said.
"Ok. Good night." Ichigo said.
"Good Night Ichi-nii." Yuzu and Karin said. Ichigo hung up the phone. Ichigo went and printed out the girl's decklists. Ichigo then walked to Seto's office. Ichigo knocked on the door.
"Come in!" Seto yelled. Ichigo opened the door to see Seto typing something on the computer.
"What are you doing?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm just spreading some rumors on various forums on the internet," Seto said.
"Is this about your tournament?" Ichigo guessed.
"Yes," Seto replied.
"Anyways, here are the decklists for the girls," Ichigo said and handed Seto the decks lists. As Seto looked at the list Seto let out a small chuckle.
"Some of these cards haven't even been released yet," Seto said.
"And…." Ichigo replied.
"Sure. I'll create these decks." Seto said.
"Alright thanks," Ichigo said and left.
Scene Change: Two Days later: Evening
"Hey, Seto," Ichigo said as he walked to the dining hall.
"Yes?" Seto replied.
"Did you finish making the girls' decks?" Ichigo asked.
"I just finished them," Seto said.
"Really?" Ichigo replied.
"Yes," Seto said.
"Great. The girls have been bothering me about it for the last few days." Ichigo said and got up and left for his room. Ichigo got his phone out and dialed Karin's number. A few seconds later, the call connected.
"Hello, Ichi-nii. Are they all finished?" Karin asked.
"Yes, Karin they are," Ichigo said.
"YAY!" Yuzu and Karin cheered.
"Eu can you please come in please," Ichigo said, using the mental connection Ichigo has with his peerage members. Eu walked in.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Eu asked.
"Can you please send Yūyami to get Yuzu and Karin here," Ichigo asked.
"Ok," Eu said. A few seconds later, Yūyami appeared in Ichigo's room. She looked at her familiar. The familiar soon nodded it's head and disappeared in a small black fireball. A few seconds a pillar of black fire appeared. When the pillar of black fire disappeared, Yuzu and Karin jumped and hug Ichigo. Luckily Ichigo managed to keep his balance.
"Thank you! Thank you!" The Yuzu and Karin chanted.
"What is all the noise?" Seto yelled as he barged into Ichigo's room; ready to yell at Ichigo until he sees the situation.
"Hey girls," Ichigo said gaining attention. "I think Seto needs some love for willing to make you three your decks," Ichigo said. The girls look and see Seto standing at the door.
"No… NO!" Seto yelled and ran off. The girls began to chase him. Ichigo turned his phone onto camera mode and began running after them and recording the entire incident. After ten minutes, the girl managed to catch Seto hugged him while chanting "Thank you." Ichigo deciding the girls had enough fun and called to the girls.
"Yuzu. Karin. Eu. I think Seto had enough fun for a while. We could talk more back in my room."
"Ok." The girls said and went back to Ichigo's room.
"How was dealing with those three?" Ichigo teased.
"Horrible," Seto said slowly picking himself up.
"Now imagine that was you and Fangirls," Ichigo said. Seto's brain attempted to think if the same scenario with an army of Fangirls. Seto's mind did the only thing it could do… shut itself down due to the insanity finishing that scenario would do. Ichigo chuckled and carried Seto back to his room. Once all the fun was over, Eu summoned Yūyami and the three went back to the rented house in Kuoh. Ichigo changed to sleeping close and when to bed.
Scene Change: Next Day
The next day, Ichigo could see Seto still slightly jittery from dealing with the girls yesterday. Ichigo approached Seto and tapped Seto on the shoulder.
"Hey, Seto a-"Ichigo tried to say before Seto interrupted Ichigo; with a punch to the face. Ichigo didn't flinch at the punch. When Seto realize who he punched Seto started to lose his cool… as well as hope for the best.
"Seto, I didn't know you want to learn how to fight. I'll show you how to fight." Ichigo said and dragged Seto to the courtyard. All the various maids and butlers all prayed that Seto would not be unconscious again. Twenty minutes later, Ichigo came back with a Seto with bruises everywhere on his body. Ichigo gave Seto to one of the maids to take care of Seto. Ichigo decided to spend that day hanging out with Yuzu and Karin. In the afternoon, Seto called Ichigo to come back to the Mansion. From there, Ichigo had to help Seto recorded a message and at 9' o clock in the evening, it is going to play at Domino Square. Ichigo decided to show up there to see the various reactions of the crowd. At 8'o clock, Ichigo left the Kaiba Mansion to Domino Square.
Domino Square
Yami and Téa were walking down Domino Square after enjoying their date around Domino City.
"Téa," Yami said.
"What?" She replied.
"Yugi doesn't know I came here to see the stone slab today," Yami said and then looked at Téa. "I don't want you to tell him about the stone, or about what Ishizu said," Yami said. "I want to get my memories back, and my partner knows what that means," Yami said. Téa wanted to say something but Yami interrupted her. "I don't want him to worry about me, yet," Yami said and brought out the deck. "We created this deck together. Half of it is the work of his soul. The day he understands who I am will be the day this deck will display its true power." Yami finished.
"I know that day will come," Téa said. Yami looked at Téa and nodded at her statement. Suddenly Yami looked towards his left.
"Strange… I briefly sense hostile intentions." Yami thought.
"What is it?" Téa asked as she looked at the same direction Yami is looking at. "What's with the scary look?" Téa questioned Yami.
"No, it's nothing," Yami said.
"Hey, Yugi!" Someone yelled in the distance. Yami and Téa looked at the direction of the voice to see Mai running towards them.
"Mai!" Yami said once recognizing her.
"Mai." Téa said once Mai got closer.
"Long time, no see! How are you doing?" She asked.
"Mai, you're doing as well as ever I see," Téa commented.
"Nah, you know me…" Mai said and wrapped her arm around Téa's neck and pulled her into a headlock. Mai then secretly asked her, "Téa, a date with Yugi?"
"Of course not!" Téa denied.
"A date! A date!" Mai teased.
"Mai, let go. Let go!" Téa yelled. Yami was very unconformable with the scene in front of him.
"Anyways Mai, what are you doing here?" Yami asked. Mai stopped her teasing of Téa.
"Huh? Why am I ..?" Mai repeated as she lets go of Téa. "You're here and you don't even know?" Mai said.
"Someone told me I could find my future here," Yami said as Téa tried to fix her hair.
"The future, huh? Could be true." Mai said. "Some time ago, some news got out on the internet. Go to where the ancient Duelists and their card engraving rest. Some kind of message." Mai said.
"Ancient Duelists and their card engravings?" Yugi asked.
"The date is today, the time is right now," Mai added. "They're supposed to announce a huge duel tournament here," Mai said.
"A Duel Monster tournament?" Yami questioned.
"Yugi, you must have sensed it by now," Mai said.
"I can feel the hostility of duelists in the air," Yami said.
"Yes, the people here are duelists from all over the country. Look closely. You might see some familiar faces." Mai said. Téa looked closer and recognized a few faces.
"That's Weevil Underwood and Rex Raptor," Téa said.
"Yes, and that's the duelist with special abilities, Esber Roba," Mai said.
"Mako Tsunami too?!" Téa said.
"I see. So that's why all these duelists are in town." Yami said.
"Yugi, that's…?" Téa said and pointing at the monitor on a building. The image shows Seto's face.
"Kaiba!" Yami said. Throughout Domino Square, more and more monitors began to show Seto's face. Everyone began to look at the various monitors. Some questioned what was going on. Others got excited about what's going on.
"Rumors has it that he's the one who spread the information to come here," Mai said.
"Kaiba is hosting the tournament?" Yugi questioned.
"Fellow Duelists, listen carefully! In one week, in this very same town, KaibaCorp will host a Duel Monsters tournament!" Seto said. All the duelists in the crowd cheered and got excited about the news of a new tournament.
"Duelist must meet two perquisites… The duelist must have a deck of 40 cards, including one rare card." Seto said. "Also…" Seto began to say before the camera changed to a device on Seto's left hand. "The duelist must have in possession this new Duel Disk." The crowd began to mumble among themselves.
"What's that?" Someone shouted.
"KaibaCorp's new device?" Someone else shouted.
"Duels will be played by Battle City rules and there is an ante rule. The loser must give the rarest card the duelist has in their deck to the winner." Seto announced.
"A rare card ante?" Yami questioned.
"That Kaiba sure has set a tough rule," Mai added.
"In other words, the final champion will acquire the rarest cards of everyone!" Seto explained. All the duelists in the crowd cheered and got excited at the ability to get more rare cards.
"Aright!" Someone shouted.
"Where's the arena?" Someone else shouted. Suddenly the wind began to pick up and everyone heard a helicopter sound. Everyone looked up to see Seto from a helicopter.
"Kaiba!" Yami said.
"I knew you' show up, Yugi. The two of us will settle things once and for all in this battle!" Seto mentally thought. "The stage of the battle will be all of Domino City! In one week this town will become a Battle City!" Seto announced from his helicopter.
"Battle City?" Yami said. With that Seto went back inside this helicopter and flew away. Many people are excited about the new tournament.
Notes Chapter 13
1 The mask is the same one that the hollow snake from movie 3 has.
2 Remove the spaces and brackets to see what I am describing. No words can describe how pretty this is. forged [-] .com [/] art [/] Custom [-] Katana [-] Commission [-] 446148490
3 The Japanese Name for Obelisk the Tormentor
4 Combination of the English name, Slifer the Sky Dragon, and the Japanese name, Sky Dragon of Osiris.