"Do you have any idea of how worried I was?!" You could hear the yells of a worried brother from down the corridor. "Getting a call from the hospital saying that my little brother, who I thought was at home peacefully watching his films or studying, was found injured, bruised, scratched, the whole packet, at an abandoned warehouse that was burned down just the day before! What were you even doing there? No. Who did this to you? I swear I will find this guy and I'll make him pay for hurting my precious little brother!"

"It's alright Drew," Lucas tried to calm him down. "I took care of the situation, the best way I could. We won't get into anymore trouble," Lucas quickly realised what he had said in an attempt to take back what he said. He didn't want to tell Drew about what had happened with the mysterious stranger and Jackal. I mean I wouldn't believe a word he would have said at the time. But the second Drew heard Lucas mentioned "we", he quickly responded:

"It was that girl wasn't it?" Drew began acting like an overprotective parent. He may consider prohibiting Lucas from spending anymore time with this girl, whom of which Lucas has no idea who Drew was talking about.

"Girl?" Lucas asked in confusion.

"Yes there was a girl here who was waiting until I arrived last night. She told me she found you like that. But from you're telling me, there was a third person who had bothered the both of you. Who was that girl, Lucas? Does she usually get you involved into this sort of issue? Is she your girlfriend?" Lucas seemed a bit bashful at the thought.

"I don't have a girlfriend!" Lucas turned as red as his eyes. Drew knew better than anyone that if Lucas did have a girlfriend, he'd be the first to know. It wouldn't bother Drew if Lucas did have a girlfriend, just as long as he knew that Lucas was happy, safe, and most importantly, focused on his studies. But now that he sees Lucas as he is, he feels as though he should forbid dating for Lucas. "Another friend of mine was in trouble and I went in and took care of the guy".

"And who was this friend of yours? What's his name?" Drew asked with curiosity. The only thought that went through Lucas's mind at this moment was "Oh no! My precious Lucas is a part of a gang!"

"His name?" Lucas panicked in his thoughts. He was looked past Drew, straight at Jackal's spirit who was floating awkwardly with the spirit who appeared before Lucas the night before. In an instant, Lucas came up with, "His name is Jack". Jackal's ears twitched a bit.

It's Jackal! Lucas, did you forget my name entirely?

"Jack?" Drew was looking into Lucas's eyes, "I would like to meet Jack. When can I meet him?"

"He's a shy person," said Lucas, noticing how irritated Jackal started getting, "I'll bring him over to the house sometime".

"Let me know so that I can ask for the day off".

"Ofcourse".

Drew let out a sigh. He feels as though he yelled at Lucas good enough. Drew looked at the clock on the wall and then the watch he wore on his wrist. "It's that time already?" Drew grabbed his jacket and put it on, "I will let you know when I'll get doctor's said you should be getting out sometime today. See if Jacob can give you a ride. You should go straight home. You need to rest".

"I will, Drew". Drew hugged Lucas one more time, held him close for a bit, he was looking at the deck on the table placed on the table. He sighed again and said, "I love you, Lucas. You know I only want what's best for you".

"I love you too, Drew," Lucas responded, nudged Drew a bit so that he could talk to him face to face, "I'm sorry for worrying you too much".

Drew smiled a bit and hit Lucas's head just enough to make it hurt, "Ow!"

"That'll be the rest of your punishment for now," Drew grabbed his suitcase and headed for the door, "When I get out of work tomorrow, I want you to tell me everything that happened".

Lucas grinned a bit with his hand on his head, "Alright. Laters, Bro".

Drew stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him. Jackal had floated over to Lucas's side.

My name is Jackal. If you do not want to use the full name then that's fine, but please refer to me by Jackal.

"I'm sorry Jackal," Lucas responded, "But I had to use a human name so that he wouldn't over react. He's really worried. He would've thrown another fit and said I shouldn't be friends with a guy named Jackal".

But I am not a person. I am a Powerful warrior.

"Beast-Warrior may I add, and that's another thing," Lucas grabbed his deck and looked at the Jackal card that was placed in the front, "He wouldn't process well by the fact that one of my friend's is an Egyptian Jackal spirit who I was trying to protect from a strange man with eyes of gold who had magical abilities of making the card game I love so much lethal," Lucas picked up Jackal's card in one hand and faced Jackal, "Once I can come up with a way to explain everything that had happened yesterday, then I will refer to you by your full title whenever I speak to him".

I will not be satisfied with 'Jack' though.

"Well just endure it for a while," Lucas saw the demonic spirit that faced the two, "Now I have way too many questions for both of you. We'll start from the top. Jackal, I need you to tell me everything, Who you are, what you are, who was that guy, what was he accusing you for, I need the whole story". The demonic spirit focused on Jackal, as she too was curious as to the tale of Jackal.

I do owe you an explanation. As you already know, I am Jackal. I am a loyal servant of the Ancient Egyptian Gods. I followed the rule of Obelisk, Slifer, Horus, Nephthys, Reshef, as well as Ra. I protected their beliefs, their honor, kept peace in our homes, especially my own. Everything was peaceful for only a short amount of time. An individual attempted to revive one of the most feared foe of the gods; Anubis. Knowing this, I had rushed towards this character's hideout and prevented him from completing the ceremony of Anubis. I had left my Katars with my family for i did not need them. I had returned home, feeling victorious, looking forward to seeing my beautiful happy family. I had returned not to a family who were happy and proud of my return, but to a horrid sight which haunts me everyday I have lived in this world. My wife and child…. they were no longer with me.

Lucas's face filled with sadness and sorrow. He too knows the feeling of losing a loved one, and by the expression of the demonic spirit, she does too.

Someone had used my own Katars. I held my wife in one arm, my child in the other. For the first time in years, i was filled with sorrow. At this moment, Servants of Ra broke into our home, pulled me away from my family, held me to the ground, accusing me of a crime i did not do. The ceremony i had stopped was but only a decoy. They needed an artifact to revive Anubis. The one from the ceremony was a fake. The real artifact was sealed away and was only retrievable by the hands of a god or of one who served closely to the gods. Many citizens believed they had seen me robbing the artifact from its chamber. After witnessing the horrid sight of my family, they felt as though it was more than enough to assume i was the culprit. The stranger who we had dueled against is known as Jellal. He is to put me through trial, which only meant an execution. I did not want my family to be disrespected by allowing not only their murderer roam free, but to also not allowing myself to be disposed of so easily. I found a way to escape. I was now the traitor of the gods. My loyalty was questioned. I had nowhere to go in my world. I had refuge in your world Lucas. When you and I first met.m

Lucas recalled getting Jackal's card on the day of his 8th birthday. His brother was considerate enough to buying Lucas a card that would help Lucas as he gained experience. Lucas smiled at the memory.

Since that day, you and i have been connected, Lucas. It's not until recently you have been able to communicate with me in this manner.

"Okay," Lucas then turned his face to face at the demonic spirit who was floating right in front of the two, "Now, Yubel, right? What is your story? Who are you, and who is this king you need to look for".

As it says on my card, my name is Yubel. I am a being from the different dimension. Before I took this form, I had the form of a human. I was a servant to a royal family. I was a young child at the time, therefore the King had me watch over his son, who was destined to rule the land once he met the appropriate age. But before any of us knew that, the prince and I played games, chased each other, games only children understood. After some time, the king himself revealed to us that the prince will grow to be the Supreme King, and I must ensure he is ready. I am his protector, his guardian. After receiving my new form, the prince and I were to be reincarnated into a new life, and into this world, I must find him. Not only to protect him. But I also need to be with him. I want to see him grow. I want to be sure no one will ever hurt my prince once he becomes the Supreme King. Or rather, what I want to say, I don't want anyone to hurt my true king.

"Well what was your king's name?" Lucas showed compassion in his eyes, wanting to help Yubel find her friend. "Where do we start looking?"

That is why I need someone's help in this world. In this world, he will have a different name from what was given to him originally. I know that he must still be very young in this world. But I am positive he will look the same as he used to when I was still human. Fortunate for me, whoever had my card before had left it you, a person who had so much Duel Energy, it allowed me to take form again. I may not be in full form, however, it is more than enough so that I can communicate with both you and Jackal.

"What's Duel Energy?" Lucas was now more interested into Yubel and what she knew. But this energy he should have had "Studies Energy", focus more on his studies than his cards.

Duel Energy is the energy source of a duelist. It shows the true potential of a duelist, the emotions and power they put into their duels. And you had an immense amount, I had felt it before someone had left me in your deck.

"Wait someone else had your card? Who was it?" Lucas tried to figure out who had left the card. It couldn't have been Jellal. After all, he did try to take Jackal away.

I am not sure as to who originally had my card before, but it could have been that young lady who had called an ambulance for you.

"Lady?"

I believe this was the female who you seemed to have been attracted to when you were in the park with your friend, Jacob the other day."

"I was not attracted," Lucas's face began to match his eyes, "That's not the point. Anyways, Yubel, I will be more than happy to help you find your king, no," Lucas looked at Jackal, grinned at the thought of his idiotic friend and looked back at Yubel, "I will help you find your friend". Yubel almost let out a shout of excitement. She tried containing herself and thanked Lucas for his help. "And Jackal. I will help you clear your name, and find the person who took your family away from you. You and I are partners now. We look out for each other". Jackal seemed as though he would shed a tear. He had no regrets for this pact he made with Lucas.

"I have actually have a couple more questions," the two looked at Lucas with curiosity, "Why is that I'm the-" Lucas was interrupted by a knock at the door. The door opened up, and at the doorway, and woman dressed in white, almost Egyptian like, stood at the door. She wore an odd necklace, that Lucas felt as though he's seen it somewhere before. The stranger's facial expression was serious. She didn't seem she was in the wrong room. After a moment, she finally spoke.

"Hello Lucas," said the stranger, "My name is Ishizu Ishtar. And I have a proposition for you".

…

"Please, my Gods!" yelled a familiar voice, begging for mercy, "Allow me another chance to retrieve Jackal. I promise I will not fail you again".

"You have failed us Jellal," A voice that seemed to fill the tomb with fear responded to Jellal, "If you were able to return Jackal to us, you would have done so by now". This voice seemed to have been coming from a giant statue of a person with the head of a bird. "Explain to us why we should allow you a second chance?"

"Because, my God, Horus, you've given me this task so that I show my worth. I will return the traitor, and prove my place as your loyal subject".

"'Tis true you've proven your loyalty to us," a voice more feminine, but equally frightening responded from a statue in the shape of a woman with a bird on her shoulder, "But that still is not a well enough reason as to why we should grant you privilege to return just so that you will fail a second time. If anything, we will go ourselves and bring Jackal, so that he will face judgement."

"But my Goddess-"

"Enough," Horus interrupted Jellal, "We shall go to the other world, and bring Jackal to face his trial. You will not get involved with our affairs. You are to leave us be".

Jellal stared at the statues of the two gods, gritted his teeth, and left the tomb without saying another word. All he did was bow his head, and walked away from the gods.

"That boy, Lucas," Jellal muttered under his breath, "I will make you feel the pain I felt in that duel. I will return Jackal, even if it's the last thing I do".

…

"I'm telling you, Red," Jacob continued to bother Lucas with the story of his rescuer, "She is totally into you".

"Jacob. For the thousandth time, she was probably passing by".

"Yes, because so many people would randomly stroll into a warehouse that was burned down the day before," Jacob stopped Lucas in the middle of the sidewalk, the two wanted to go walk around the local card shops and see what they could get to improve their decks, "Face it bro. You got yourself a stalker". Jacob winked at Lucas.

"She wouldn't do that," Lucas said abruptly, "Plus, I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be interested, we don't even know each other".

"Plus?" Jacob's eyes widened and got too close to Lucas's personal space, "So you do like her".

"I don't even know her," said Lucas, "Do you know who she is? I would like to thank her". Lucas quickly realised what he just asked Jacob, as he turned to face him, Jacob held a breath mint up to Lucas's mouth as though he was handing over a meal. He held his other hand up to his chest in an elegant manner.

"Eat up Romeo. We must find your Juliet".

"What?" Lucas was confused at what Jacob was doing. Jacob walked behind Lucas, placed the mint on Lucas's hand, and began shoving him.

"I'm your best friend. And I get that you don't want to tell me what happened yesterday," People looked over to see what the two were doing, "But you owe me. So you need to get this chick and make her your bride". Jacob had a stupid grin on his face.

"What are you even saying? And quit shoving me! People are staring. Jacob!"