Council of Eight

Disclaimer: Don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

"Man, oh man, we're so screwed!" Kristerr ran a hand through his hair, "We gotta get this thing settled as soon as possible, or we're gonna be in big time trouble!"

Kairi chewed a thumbnail, "More than we already are?"

Before Kristerr could reply, one of the technicians shot up from her seat. She waved at the two of them.

"Mr Tong, sir! You should take a look at this!"

"God, what now?!" Kristerr stomped over, followed closely by Kairi, "What is it?"

The female tech pointed to her computer monitor, "This isn't part of the game, but...,"

Kristerr leaned forward and stared at the screen, "What the hell?"

Evan Revastan, the Dragon Prince Game Marshal took a seat in a large chair in front of a large, round table. He looked around and saw seven other people in different colored armor already sitting there, waiting for him. Half of their faces were hidden in shadow, all that could be seen was the lower halves of their heads.

One of which, a young man in golden armor smiled at him, "Hello Evan, glad you could make it,"

"Dunno why you sent me that message after you left, I could've come with you," Evan muttered, "Why did we come here, everyone?"

Jake chuckled, "Every one of us now knows of the challengers, Evan. In fact, Kotako's sent a hunter after a couple of them,"

"You summoned me here to tell me what Kotako's doing?" Evan rose from his seat, "I just wasted a ride on Felgrand,"

"Evan, sit down!"

Evan turned to look at another young man in armor sitting directly in front of him. This one wore red armor and wore a scowl on his face.

"Jett-,"

"Sit down, Evan. Sit down and tell us what you know about these challengers so we all know what we're up against,"

"Didn't Jake tell you?"

The one in red shook his head, "I want you to tell us,"

Evan took a breath and told them everything he knew about this group of strangers. How they braved the Temple of Horus, Dracon Forest, and how they even prevailed in a duel against the remaining Blue Eyes White Dragon brothers.

"So, these kids are not like the rest of our people," the one called Jett thought aloud, "We have reports that they're on their way to Sogen Valley to challenge Kotako," he glanced at a young woman in silver armor who sat next to Jake, "You're in for a fight if they get past the hunter,"

The woman chuckled and brushed a lock of hair over her shoulder, "They'll get by her, no doubt. Does this mean I'll get to take on the remaining seven?"

A glint of light from nearby was seen before another girl's voice was heard. This one came from the person wearing green armor.

"Kotako, my good friend, do not be selfish. Jake got one, so I suggest that we all take one for ourselves, just to make it fair,"

"Midori, you're such an EFFing buzzkiller,"

A chuckle from the shadows was heard as another female, this one in dark, purplish armor drummed the table.

"Kotako, just deal with it...and don't take the cute ones again, alright? Save some for me and Midori for once,"

"It's not my fault that we're strong, Sonja! I can't help it I take down my challengers, even if they are cute! Now," she calmed down a little and looked at Evan, "Which one of these kids uses warriors?"

Evan shrugged, "My guess would be the one called Christina. I've seen some of the other's cards in action, and I sensed she's strong and has a will like yours, Kotako,"

"Ha! Finally, a female opponent! About time! Looks like you don't have to worry about losing a potential boyfriend, Midori. You too, Sonja,"

A figure in black armor threw a collection of photographs onto the table, "These are what they look like, everyone. Take your pick,"

"Don't mind if we do, Damien," a figure in blue armor said as he reached out and grabbed Alexis' picture. He whistled, "Man, they get hotter everytime!"

Damien rolled his eyes and swiped the picture away, "They're opponents, Erik, not potential girlfriends!"

"Hey, that's not fair! Midori and Sonja want boyfriends for opponents, why can't I get a hot chick!"

"WE DO NOT!" Midori and Sonja shouted at him, "Shut up, you EFFing pervert!"

Jake cleared his throat and held up Jaden's picture, "So far, this is the strongest duelist in their group. I've seen him take strong opponents that usually take out a lot of normal duelists...beware of him,"

"Him?" Jett raised an eyebrow, "He looks as dumb as a post!"

Evan pointed to Jake, "So does Jake, but look how strong he is!"

"Watch it, little brother!"

Jake stuck out his tongue, only to get smacked upside the head by Damien, "OW!"

"Enough bickering, you two. We have strong challengers for once and you're wasting energy arguing amongst yourselves.

Midori took Bastion's picture and when she looked at it, she felt a blush cross her face.

Sonja noticed the blush on her friends cheeks and snatched the picture away, "Hey guys! Midori's got a crush on this one!" she shouted, waving Bastion's picture.

Erik walked around and grabbed Bastion's picture, staring at it for a bit. Moments after, he patted Midori on the shoulder, "He looks handsome and smart, a good man for you, Midori. You have my approval, big sister!"

"Erik!" Midori cried, taking the picture back and throwing it back on the table, "I do not have a crush...," she muttered, turning away.

"Jake, here's a good opponent for you," Evan handed his older brother Siho's photograph, "He's a perfect match!"

Jake took the picture and looked at it closely, rubbing his chin, "Why is that? Is he strong?"

"Not sure,"

"Is he dumb?"

"A tad,"

"Then how is this a perfect match?"

"He's a total perv, just like you, big brother!"

Jake fell out of his seat, earning laughs from his fellow Game Marshals. As he climbed back into his seat, Damien shook his head, rubbing his temple with a gloved hand.

"This will be an interesting set of events...," he looked down at Jaden's picture, "I'd love to see your strength, boy,"

In the real world, Kairi and Kristerr stood in front of the monitor, having watched the whole meeting between Game Marshals. The older male Tong pointed at what he was seeing, "What...the hell is this?! Are you sure this wasn't programmed in the game?!"

"Very sure, sir!" the technician swore, "We triple-checked everything before the test!"

"Must be the hacker," Kairi scratched a cheek, glancing at her immobile friends in the tubes nearby, "It looks like he's altered the game for some reason,"

Kristerr growled, "That bastard holds my sister hostage and changes the game to fit his mind...this guy is so toast when we get him!"

"Whoever he is, he's good," Kairi looked back at the screen, "I think he watches too much Perfect Hair Forever, too,"

"Oh shut the EFF up, Kairi, I'm trying to think,"

Kilnorc: Sorry for the wait guys. I've had some trouble with this fic lately, and that's why I haven't updated in a while. I'm trying to overcome, don't ask what it is, but until I fully get back into this, be patient. Hope this small filler has satisfied your thirst for GX for now. I had this idea thanks to a close friend of mine and she said it's like LittleKuriboh's creation of Marik's Council of Doom videos, so I figured, what the hell, make a ref to that? It's pretty much a random thing to hold you fans over. Don't worry, when I get back to this for real, duels and more action will come!