Sorry for the long wait but here's chapter three. I hope its enjoyable and was worth the wait.
None of them could comprehend what Jaden had just said. Why did he need to find Yugi, the man considered the best duellist in the world? This gave them the inkling, that whatever had happened was indeed duel related and it was a challenge even Jaden had been unable to overcome. But why was is so crucial that he find Yugi. Was his opponent really that powerful that they required someone even better then Jaden to defeat it. Alexis asked her question again.
"Jaden, what happened to you. Please tell me?" asked Alexis who was close to tears.
Seeing the worried look in her eyes, Jaden felt the least he could do was let them know. Especially since these were the people he trusted the most.
"I was ambushed by these two duellists. There strength was unlike anything I had ever faced. They somehow forced me into a shadow duel and I lost. I was so certain I was going to lose my soul, but I was spared. After the duel, they told me to tell Yugi that 'Marik' and 'Bakura' have returned and if he doesn't come to face them, the whole world will fall to the shadows. I don't remember anything after that!" explained Jaden.
The rest of them were silent for a moment, trying to take in everything Jaden had told them. There was someone out there who wanted to duel Yugi. Someone to powerful, even for Jaden.
"Do you think these people have duelled Yugi before?" asked Syrus breaking the silence.
"That was my first guess. I also have a feeling that whoever these people are, Yugi defeated them, and they want revenge," replied Jaden. "But I won't know for sure unless I can contact Yugi,".
At this statement Jaden tried to get out the bed but found himself too weak to do so. Syrus, Hassleberry and Jesse lay Jaden back down on the bed.
"Sarge don't push yourself. Even the best solider needs time to recover," stated Hassleberry.
"We can figure this all out tomorrow," stated Jesse.
"Guys there's no time," said Jaden trying to get up again.
"Jaden, you need to rest. I don't think you understand how hard it was for us to see you like this," said Alexis sounding very upset.
Jaden could see that his decisions were upsetting Alexis. He decided maybe it was for the best, because he would need all the strength he could get.
"I'm sorry Lex. I didn't mean to upset you," said Jaden truthfully.
"Jaden I'm not angry at you. I'm just happy that you're ok," said Alexis calming down.
At that moment Fontaine entered the room and the five of them turned their attention towards her.
"Jaden you're awake," said Fontaine in a pleased tone.
"Hey Miss Fontaine, good to see you again," replied Jaden.
Fontaine decided that now was the best time to give Jaden another check-up. She also felt that everyone else deserved a good rest from the troubling week.
"Why don't the four of you go get some sleep. I'll take a look at Jaden and tell you everything in the morning," stated Fontaine.
The four of them nodded and headed for the exit. However, Alexis turned to say one more thing.
"It's good to see you again Jaden," she said happily.
"Same here," replied Jaden smiling and with that Alexis left the room.
Fontaine gave Jaden one more check-up and told him what his condition was.
"Well, you seem to be in good condition, you just need a little more rest, and I wouldn't push yourself to much for the next few days!" explained Fontaine.
"Well I always was a slacker, so I'm sure that shouldn't be too difficult for me," joked Jaden.
"Good to know but be prepared to speak to Chancellor Shepard. I have a feeling he'll want to talk to you," stated Fontaine.
"I figured as much, I'll tell him everything tomorrow," promised Jaden lying down to get some rest.
Fontaine was about to leave before saying to Jaden.
"I think you should know, Alexis spent a great deal of time by your side while you were asleep," stated Fontaine.
"Really?" asked Jaden surprised.
"Yes. She was worried about you and she still is. She cares a lot about you Jaden, don't forget that," said Fontaine in a serious tone before leaving the room.
Jaden lay there for few minutes trying to comprehend what he had just been told. He knew that Alexis and he were really good friends, but he'd only seen that kind of attitude from Alexis when her brother had returned, after having disappeared for a few years. Jaden felt he needed to talk to Alexis about this, but decided they needed to resolve the current situation first and would drop the issue until then.
The next day, Jaden found that he was strong enough to get out of bed, allowing him to immediately go and inform Chancellor Sheppard about the impending situation. Alexis, Syrus, Hassleberry and Jesse were all there as well, to give him support. Jaden repeated everything he said last night to Chancellor Sheppard. Needless too say, the Chancellor knew the situation was serious and was highly concerned with how it would play out. He was also unsure about how they would contact Yugi, as his whereabouts were a bigger mystery then Jaden's had been.
"Do you really think Yugi is the only one who can beat these two?" asked Sheppard.
"Yeah, despite all the tough opponents I've faced, these guys were on a whole other level," replied Jaden truthfully.
"I see. Unfortunately, that creates another problem. I have no idea how to contact Yugi. No one knows where he is," stated Sheppard.
"I know. Back when we were on a field trip to Domino city, we met Yugi's grandfather and even he didn't know," said Jaden looking a little discouraged.
"There's got to be a way," said Syrus having no idea what they could do.
For a few minutes, they all stood there trying to think of a conceivable way to contact the worlds greatest duellist. It was Alexis who came up with the first solution.
"Maybe we could ask Seto Kaiba," suggested Alexis.
They all looked in her direction.
"How will that help?" asked Jaden.
"Yugi was Kaiba's biggest rival, back when they had both started their duelling careers! Maybe, just maybe he can provide a way to find him!" explained Alexis.
Everyone else thought about her suggestion. None of them were able to think of a better solution.
"Well I have the resources to contact Kaiba, let's just hope he can give us some answers," stated chancellor Sheppard.
At that moment Chancellor Sheppard got up from his desk and went to the video phone to call Seto Kaiba, the owner of duelist academy.
Meanwhile at Kaiba Corp.
Seto Kaiba was going about his day, when he had an unexpected interruption, as one of his employees entered his office.
"What is it?" asked Kaiba in his usual cold tone.
"Mr Kaiba, we received a call from Duel academy requesting to speak to you. They say its urgent," answered the employee.
"Patch it through," said Kaiba wondering what was so urgent.
"Yes sir," said the employee who left the room, as Kaiba turned towards his computer screen.
After a few seconds the screen presented the face of Chancellor Sheppard, a few people Kaiba recognised from professional duelling tournaments, a few he didn't recognise and Jaden Yuki the gifted duellist he'd heard about but never met.
"Chancellor Sheppard. What do you need?" asked Kaiba sounding a little impatient.
"Mr Kaiba, do you have any way we can contact Yugi Moto?" asked Sheppard urgently.
This caught Kaiba a little by surprise.
"What's with the urgent need to contact Yugi?" asked Kaiba curiously.
"We have reason to believe that the world is facing a threat a threat only he can defeat. Please Mr Kaiba if you have any way, we can contact him, we'd really appreciate it," stated Chancellor Sheppard as urgently as before.
"Oh, and what is this threat that only Yugi can defeat?" asked Kaiba still a little curious.
"We don't know for sure. All we know is they go by the names of 'Marik' and 'Bakura'," interjected Jaden who quickly caught Kaiba's attention.
This caught Kaiba by an even bigger surprise. He hadn't heard those names in nearly 20 years and now here were a bunch of people saying that they were here to threaten the world for a second time. Kaiba felt that maybe he should step in and help with the threat, but at the same time knew it was nothing Yugi couldn't handle. Besides he'd seen the track record of this Jaden Yuki and knew that he and Yugi together would be more then enough to defeat 'Bakura' and 'Marik'. That is of course assuming they were really back. Either way Kaiba decided to just tell them what he could.
"I have no idea where Yugi is," stated Kaiba bluntly.
This shocked everyone in the Chancellor's office, who now thought they had lost their only chance to find Yugi.
"But you were his greatest rival," stated Alexis.
"Just because Yugi and I were rivals, doesn't mean I hung out with him and his little gang of friends. Honestly their friendship made me want to vomit," replied Kaiba.
Chancellor Sheppard knew this was a dead end and decided not to pursue it further.
"We understand Mr Kaiba. Thank you and sorry for wasting you time," said Sheppard not wanting to lose his job and preparing to hang up.
"Hold on. I might not be able to find Yugi, but I might know someone who can. Try contacting Wheeler, he and Yugi were as close as friends could be. If there's anyone who can find Yugi, I'd say Wheeler's your best bet," said Kaiba truthfully. "Now if you'll excuse me I have work to do".
"Thank you Mr Kaiba," said Sheppard gratefully.
"Don't mention it. Oh, and Jaden Yuki," stated Kaiba looking at Jaden on the screen.
"Yes Mr Kaiba?" asked Jaden a little surprised that Kaiba knew his name, as he didn't recall introducing himself.
"I've read a lot about your duelling abilities and I have a feeling you and Yugi, will make a great team," answered Kaiba sounding serious, but honest.
"Really? Thanks," said Jaden now completely surprised.
"Hm, whatever and one more thing, should Yugi fail, you better hope I arrive to fix his mistake," stated Kaiba before disconnecting the call.
Kaiba was about to get back to work before another voice spoke up.
"Do you really think they'll be able to find Yugi?" asked Mokuba who had been out of sight for the entire call.
"Who knows, but I'm more curious to see how Yugi fairs without the Pharoh," stated Kaiba.
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