Sapphira, Start of the Egyptian Champion

by Luna963

Sapphira Takaru: The girlfriend of Yugi Muto and cousin to Ishizu, Marik and Odion Ishtar and the Egyptian Duel Monsters Champion, but her story runs deeper than that. Ever wondered how she became the Egyptian Champion or met Zahara? This is the story of what led Sapphira down this path and what led her to the path that led her to meet Yugi Muto. Sequel to Zahara: Queen of Egypt.

9. Chapter 8 Millennium Pendant's Power

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh or its characters. I only own Sapphira Takaru, Marina Takaru, Toran Takaru and Zahara.

Blah = Mind link: Zahara to Sapphira

Blah = Mind link: Sapphira to Zahara

Blah = Talking

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Chapter 8

Power of the Millennium Pendant

Sapphira's P.O.V.

I took a deep breath as I concentrated at Ishizu with Marik next to me and Zahara right beside me in spirit form.

"Alright Sapphira," Zahara began instructing me. "Now you need to concentrate on Ishizu. Block out everything else around you and you should come to a hallway that will show you her mind room. Just concentate and feel what she feels and you should be able to access the power within the Millennium Pendant.

As she spoke, her voice started fading as I concentrated. Pretty soon, I got transported to what looked like a long hallway. Pretty soon, Zahara joined me in the hallway with a proud smile on her face.

"Wonderful job Sapphira," Zahara complemented. " Now that we're here, I can tell you the full powers of the Millennium Pendant. Are you ready?"

I nodded at her question and she took a deep breath in preperation.

"The Millennium Pendant has three special powers," Zahara explained.

Zahara held up one finger as she began to explain the first power.

"The first is the power to go into the mind rooms within the exact room that you chose," Zahara began. "In this case, we just wanted to go into the hallway instead of an actual mind room."

Then she held up a second finger.

"The second is the power to seal off people's minds to protect them from mind reading powers," Zahara began. "The power of the Millennium Eye is one example of this."

Then she held up one more finger as she came to the last power.

"The last power is one that is specific to the Millennium Pendant," Zahara began. That is the power to look into people's hearts. It always you to see their intentions, their feelings, their past and their greatest fears become available for you to see. This is a power that shouldn't be abused, so use this power wisely and only when the circumstances are when you believe is the right time to use this power."

I nodded at that. I grew up learning that having great power is a great responsibility and that I should use it wisely for the sake of others. Not for myself.

" The Millennium Items all come with one other power that is common in all of them," Zahara explained further. "That is the power to create Shadow Games to punish people who take advantage of others and to inflict illusions on them called Penalty Games if they lose or break the rules of the Shadow Game. How long the illusion last is up to the user and the one that is inflicted with the Penalty Game. It can be quite dangerous, but there are some people who will not change unless this happens to them."

I nodded at that. I understood what she meant.

That is true, Zahara. There are some people who will never change unless it is thrust upon them and must change in order to survive. Fear can be a powerful factor to cause people to change. For the better, or for the worse.

Zahara nodded.

Yes, there is that risk Sapphira. It's a risk that anyone takes when they challenge someone to a Shadow Game. I don't use Shadow Games on people unless I feel that they truly deserve it. I don't want to chance too many people coming back to me or you for revenge. I don't want anything bad to happen to you because of my actions.

I saw the soft look in her eyes and smiled.

I know that you worry about my safety, Zahara. I'll be just fine. I know how to protect myself, and if I get in a jam that I can't get myself out of, then I know that I can count on you to have my back. So don't stress yourself out worrying about my safety. I'll be alright, and so will you.

She gave me an understanding smile as I took her hands and held them in mine with a soft smile.

Besides, you need to have some times where you can just have some fun. Being stuck in a pendant for 5,000 years had to be boring and you need to do something to relax instead of stressing yourself out.

Zahara just gave me a grateful smile in response.

Thank you, Sapphira. I think that I needed that.

I just gave a soft smile in response.

Anytime Zahara. Anytime.

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