Note: Desclaimer in Ch1

Note: […] Yami Yugi to Yugi

(…) Yugi to Yami Yugi

Note: Any reference to or comment by Bakura is about the thief

Chapter 5: Plans

Televised Announcement By Duke Devlin: Hello all. Its that time again. The next match will be between Marik Ishtar and Rafael…sorry don't have this guy's name again. Well see you all later.

Two Days Later, Duke's Arena:

Duke is rushing through the halls trying to get to the arena before he runs into anyone. This of course fails miserably.

"I swear I'm not doing anything" Duke frustratedly yells at Atem.

"I know." replies the Pharaoh "but someone else is."

"I think your right. I've scoured my networks and I can't figure out were the influx of votes for certain people are coming from. " Duke complains. He looks worried for a second then adds "Where sure these two aren't going to try anything this time. I mean the Orichalcos is gone and Marik gave up his rod.. but still…"

"It should be fine" the Pharaoh assures Duke "In fact this may be the most interesting duel so far."

"What makes you say that?" Duke questions.

"These two have never met before." Atem explains before walking away.

Duke looks down, then heads off to the arena.

At the Arena:

"All right" Duke announces "Let the duel begin"

Marik and Rafael eye each other warily.

"You have a connection to the Pharaoh" Rafael states.

"My family are the guardians of his tomb" Marik explains.

"I heard a bit about battle city, you had Ra right?" Rafael questioned.

Marik shakes his head. "I take you heard I caused some trouble as well" Marik stated.

"So, did I." Rafael admits. "At least I never cheated as outright as you did."

Marik stares in shock and guilt. He feels something.

"You can feel. Yes, I beat him, without cheating!" Rafael states (watching from his mansion Pegasus sneezes).

Everyones eyes are on Rafael and the Pharaoh now. The Pharaoh gives him self a face palm. He looks towards Kaiba who is glaring at Rafael.

(At least he knew about that loss)

[Good thing too. Last thing this 'tournament' needs is Kaiba causing scene]

(Or anyone causing one for that matter)

[…..I only confronted Duke behind the scenes]

(Right)

"Just start the duel all ready!" Duke stated.

"Fine" both duelists agree.

Marik: 4000

Rafael:4000

….

An hour later:

"And the winner is Marik Ishtar" Duke announces.

Rafael wordlessly gives Marik Limit Tribute and they both walk away.

Kaiba turns to Yugi and says "Everyone who's beaten you has done horrible in this tournament. If Pegasus were to show I bet…"

"Please stop." Yugi cuts him off.

"Ya, one creepy rich guy is enough per tournament" Joey mummers.

"I heard heard that Wheeler." Kaiba cries. But Joey doesn't here since Tristan is dragging him away.

Duke sweat drops. Things are really getting crazier than he was prepared for.

Televised Announcement By Duke Devlin: The next duelists are Ryo Bakura and Odion Ishtar.

At the Arena:

Both participants are in the arena. Marik looks up at Bakura and moves towards Atem.

"Pharaoh, that's…" Marik starts.

"It's the spirt of the ring, I know. I promise to help if he tries to pull anything" Atem finishes.

"Thank you" Marik states.

The Duel Starts

Odion: 4000

Bakura: 4000

"What's wrong Marik you look upset" Bakura sneers.

"You brought out the worst in him." Odion comments.

"So?" Bakura says and makes his first move.

Later On:

"This boring their both mostly using traps" a spectator complains.

"Well at least its almost over" the person next to him says.

2 Minutes Later:

Bakura wins using the Destiny Board strategy that failed against the pharaoh. Odion hands over an Embodiment of Apophis and goes to stand next to Marik. He glares at Bakura who roles his eyes.

"This tournament is an annoyance. I not ready for the Pharaoh yet, my plan… damn," Bakura thinks as he stalks out of the arena.

NEXT TIME: Round 2 Begins. The Pharaoh vs Kaiba!