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

Chapter 12

The National Championship

Sapphira's P.O.V.

I walked inside the arena with a smile on my face. It was time for the National Competition and I was excited. I only had to win this tournament to qualify for the World Tournament. I was pumped for this and I couldn't wait. It was time for the others to see what I was capable of once again.

There are only three rounds because of there only be eight people in this tournament, but those rounds are usually exciting. Last year, it wasn't that exciting to me. Then again, it probably shows how much stronger that I've become and how much I've improved. So it's strengthened my resolve to compete in the World Championship this year.

Once I was ready I went to where the arena was so that my opponent could be announced like the last tournament. The first round my opponent had an zombie deck, which I easily dealt with. The second round I dealt with a beat-warrior deck with no issues at all. Now was the time for me to deal with my final opponent who specializes in a dinosaur deck.

We drew our cards before he began his turn.

Challenger: 4000

Sapphira: 4000

He began his turn first.

" I summon out my Sword Arm of Dragon in attack."

Sword Arm of Dragon

Attack: 1750

Defense: 2030

"I place one card face down and end my turn."

I drew my card and began my turn.

"I summon my Lord of D. in attack."

Lord of D.

Attack: 1200

Defense: 1100

"Then I activate my magic card, Flute of Summoning Dragon. This card allows me to special summon out two dragon monsters as long as I have Lord of D. out on the field. So I choose to summon out my Tri-Horned Dragon and my Serpent Night Dragon in attack mode."

Tri-Horned Dragon

Attack: 2850

Defense: 2350

Serpent Night Dragon

Attack: 2350

Defense: 2400

Then I activate my spell card, mystical space typhoon to get rid of your face down card."

The face down card was destroyed and revealed to be Magic Cylinder. I was definnetly glad that I got rid of that card when I did.

"Now my Serpent Night Dragon will attack your Sword Arm of Dragon."

The monster was easily destroyed and he took some damage to his life points.

Challenger: 3400

Sapphira: 4000

"Then my Tri-Horned Dragon and Lord of D. will attack you directly to wipe out the rest of your life points."

Challenger: 0000

Sapphira: 4000

Winner Sapphira

It wasn't surprising to anyone that I managed to win against my opponent. What surprised them was the fact I did it all on my first turn. Even my opponent was in shock.

The announcer recovered from his shock to announce my victory against my opponent.

"Once again Sapphira Takaru is the winner for the National Championship," The announcer began. " I don't know about you folks, but I believe that's the fastest time that she's taken someone down. Our Dragon Princess has surprised us once again with a breaktaking victory. The rumor is that she's doing the World Championships this year, so let's give her a round of applause and wish her good luck in the World Tournament."

I smiled at the cheering and I left with a smile on my face. I knew what was coming next. I got my trophy and waited for the people I knew were reporters for one of the gaming magazines to come for my interview.

It wasn't too long before they came and I answered their questions as calmly as I could and as truthly before they left. I left with my trophy with a smile on my face. It wouldn't be much longer before the World Tournament finally arrives.

They usually hold it once every two years and It'll be here soon. I'm fifteen right now, but I know that the tournament will take place not too much after my sixteenth birthday. I just have to wait and be patient. The tournament will be here before I know it and it will be a tournament that will nothing but exciting. Especially, when I'm facing an opponent like Seto Kaiba.

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