"No way!" Joey says, wide eyed as he starts at Kaiya's dragon card. "But...how come Kaiba said that there were only three Blue-Eyes left?" Joey demands, jumping to his feet. Kaiya smiles sadly.
"There was...well, that's what Kaiba and I believed for an extremely long time." Kaiya says in a sad voice. Yugi smiles.
"Well, shall we continue?" He asks. Kaiya nods as a smile covers her face. She sighs as she motions for Yugi to go.
"I can't attack this turn because of Kaibaman's special ability." She explains. Yugi draws a card, and smiles down at it.
"Well, I think it's about time I drew this card!" He lays the monster card down on the table. Kaiya smiles when she sees what card it is. "Dark Magician!" Yugi says, smiling. "Well, I think I'll have my Dark Magician attack your Kaibaman." Yugi says, laying a hand on top of the monster. Kaiya smiles.
"Sorry, Yugi." She says as she flips her Magic card over. Yugi's eyes widen when he sees the Brain Control magic card.
"NOO!" Yugi shouts, wide eyed.
"What? What does that card do, Yugi?" Joey asks, looking at his friend with confused eyes.
"This magic card allows me to take control of any of my opponent's monsters. In other words, Yugi's Dark Magician now belongs to me!" Kaiya says, smiling as she takes Yugi's Dark Magician card. She lays it on top of her Brain Control card, and leans back in her seat. "Still your turn, Yugi." She says, smiling. Yugi sighs as he switches his Celtic Guardian into defense position.
"Without my Dark Magician, I have no choice but to switch my remaining monsters into defense position." Yugi says.
"Ok, so I think I'll take my chances..." Kaiya looks at his monster. "And attack your Celtic Guardian!" She shouts, laying a hand on top of her Blue-Eyes. "And with that, the duel has come to an end." She says as she stands up. Yugi does the same, and they shake hands.
"That was a really...interesting duel." Yugi says, smiling. Kaiya nods.
"I couldn't agree more." She says. Joey's eyes widen.
"You mean to tell me that it's already over?" He demands. Kaiya turns to look at him like he's lost it.
"Duel's usually don't last that long when it's a private duel. It's pretty much the first one to get attacked looses." Kaiya says, shrugging. Joey's eyes widen even more.
"You have got to be kidding me!" Joey shouts. Kaiya turns to look at him.
"By the way. I do have a question." Kaiya says, looking truly puzzled. Both Yugi and Joey look at her expectantly. "Why is it that you're here?" She asks, looking at Joey.
"I gave him one of my star chips." Yugi says, lifting his glove to show her his one star. Kaiya shakes her head.
"You really shouldn't have done that." She says, shaking her head.
"Why not?" Yugi asks, looking confused.
"Because." Kaiya looks up at him with lines under her eyes. ^You're going to regret not having both of your star chips. It'll take you longer to achieve the goal.^ The spirit says, taking control of her body. Yugi's eyes widen.
"What do you mean? It's not like it's that big of a deal." Yugi says, cocking his head to the side slightly. Kaiya shakes her head.
^You're wrong. The whole point of the competition is for the strongest duelists to get to the main area, where we'll be battling the one and only Pegasus.^ The spirit says. Joey shakes his head.
"You don't know what you're talking about! You probably didn't even receive an invitation!" Joey says, turning to the side. The spirit grins.
^As if! I got invited personally!^ The spirit says, sounding proud. Joey turns to look at Kaiya.
"Well, I hope you realize that as soon as we walk off this boat, we'll be rivals." Joey says. At that very moment, a voice comes over an intercom saying that it's time to get off the ship. Kaiya stands up, and sighs as she stretches.
^Well, looks like I'll be seeing you at a later date.^ The spirit says as she walks out of the room. Yugi and Joey look at each other in confusion.
"Why did she seem like a totally different Kaiya then we've known the last few years?" Joey wonders as he watches the door swing shut.
"I don't know." Yugi says, shaking his head. The two of them walk out of the room, and toward the steps leading off the ship. As soon as they climb down, they see Tea and Tristan sitting on a pile of boxes. "Hey guys, what are you doing here?" Yugi asks as he and Joey walk up to the two. Tea looks up at them.
"Hey. We thought we'd hitch a ride with the two of you, but we ended up having to hide in the cargo hold the whole ride." Tea says, smiling. Joey looks at the two of them like they've lost it.
"Why would you do a thing like that?" Joey questions. Tristan looks at him.
"Because we want to be there to cheer the two of you on during the competition." Tristan says with Tea nodding. All four of them turn when they hear a voice. They look up to see none other than Pegasus.
"I welcome you to Duelist Kingdom, my dear duelists! I wish to say that from this point on, I shall be rooting for all of you, and may only the best reach my private sanctuary. Where the finals will be being held." Pegasus shouts, extending his arms like he's about to huge all of them.
"Well, guess we're supposed to st-" Before Joey could finish his sentence, Pegasus continues his speech.
"The duels will start in one hour. Until then, you are free to investigate the island and see what's all around." He grins a knowing grin. "When the fireworks go off, the duels will begin!" Pegasus shouts as he walks back into his helicopter and flies away.
Meanwhile, Kaiya's standing not far away, listening to a conversation that two duelists are having.
"I think I'm going to ambush my opponents. How about you?" The one guy says, looking at the other.
"Well, I think I'll just go find a spot and challenge anyone that goes by." The other says. Kaiya grins.
^These fools have no idea what's coming for them.^ The spirit says mentally as she walks away from the clearing, toward the sound of wind.
*Where are you going?* Kaiya asks, astral appearing next to the spirit.
^I have a feeling that a comforting thing is up ahead.^ The spirit says with a shrug. Kaiya smiles.
*You know, besides the whole 'I'm going to possess you and kill Yugi Motou', I think we could get along...* Astral Kaiya puts a finger to her chin. *It's almost as if we're the...ugh, nevermind.* She says, lowering her head. The spirit looks at her with a questioning look.
^Like we're...the same person?^ The spirit questions. Astral Kaiya looks at her in confusion.
*That wasn't what I was going to say, but I think I could agree with it.* She says. The spirit smiles.
^Yeah well...^ The spirit says, shrugging as they come to a clearing. She looks toward the center of the clearing, and smiles when she sees sand...
*You find comfort in...sand?* Astral Kaiya questions, looking at the sand like it's a foreign item.
^I was raised in a place that was covered in sand. So, yes. I do find it soothing.^ The spirit says as she sits down on the ground. Astral Kaiya sits down next to her. ^You know, I'm going to be the one dueling, don't you?^ The spirit questions, not even bothering to look at Kaiya, who floats a few feet back.
*What do you mean, I'm not going to be dueling! Then what was the point of me even coming?* She demands. The spirit looks at her like she's an idiot. *And I'd really like it if you'd stop looking at me like that.* She says, pointing a finger at the sky.
^Then stop acting like you're an idiot. Please, enlighten me. How exactly are you saying that I'd come to Duelist Kingdom and duel without a body?^ The spirit demands. Kaiya collapses to her butt, and looks at the sky, contemplating that.
*Hm...I guess you can't...* She says after a few minutes of being quiet. The spirit shakes her head.
^Sometimes I swear...If I could somehow get to you, I would LOVE to strangle you...^ The spirit says.