Hello & welcome folks to "Enter the Orichalcos" chapter 2!
Now, for those who didn't read Chapter 1, here's a quick rundown of it:
When Shinji was trapped inside Unit-01, instead of wasting the month alone, we went into a "What If" saga in which Shinji finds himself in 2008 Miami, when 2nd Impact never happened and he meets Big the Bird, who is reluantant to train him for this new enemy, the Orichalcos!
But now, a month has passed, and the game is on!
Enjoy!
Episode 2 Awaken: Timaeus! (Pt.1)
NERV Central...1 month later...
A month had quickly passed, but disasters continued to go on until 1 day when 'The Viewer' was no longer able to stop it...
"Prepare for forced ejection of Pilot Ikari" Ritsuko ordered, as they started looking through their computer monitors, looking for some sort of pulse. "So, what exactly is this supposed to do, Rits?" Misato asked, as Ritsuko replied "It's simple! Before we can bring Shinji back, first we have to find his sync-pulse. Once we find it, all that's needed is to lock onto it and then the forced ejection of the pilot can begin." Misato seemed sure of it, but she suddenly asked "And, by any chance, is it safe?" Ritsuko nodded, and then said "Of course, as long as nothing goes wrong."
However, in the Viewing World...
The Viewer sighed in defeat! She could no longer stop it from happening! One way or another, Shinji was going home, but the question was if they could find the mentioned "one of a card" created by Pegasus, which should have been finished by now!
San Francisco, California...1 Month Later...
A helicopter with the logo for Illusion Industries was flying within 50 kilometers of the premises when a blue blur suddenly appeared on the ground and was headed for the I.I. at speeds of Mac. 4! "Mister Pegasus, we have spotted him! He's on his way to the building!" the pilot said over the intercom, as he then continued it's run!
At the entrance stood at least 50 security personel as the blue blur stopped in front of them and turned out to be Big & Shinji wearing Kaiba Corporation Duel Disks, but other than that, they were wearing the same clothes from the last episode (In Big's case, cape & hat included) "So, this is the place?" Shinji asked, as Big rpelied "Yea, it's here! I'm suprised Pegasus choose San Francisco to meet us at, though! I wonder why here?" Suddenly, the security personel moved aside, as a man in a red business suit & with long white hair covering his left eye appeared. "Who's he?" Shinji as Big, who replied "That, Shinji, is Maximillion Pegasus, the creator of Duel Monsters! He's the one we're here to see!" Pegasus opened his arms wide & said "So this is the Big the Bird I've heard from Carlos-boy back in Florida! Well then, let me be the first to welcome you to Illusion Industries! I am your humble host, Maximillion Pegasus, and it is an honor to have someone of such high class here!" Big & Shinji blinked their eyes, as Big said "Okay then! Um, it's nice to meet you, Mr. Pegasus! By the way, this is Shinji Ikari, my apprentice!" Pegasus clapped his hands together, and said "Ah, I see! The boy from another dimension! It's so nice to meet you, Shinji-boy!" Shinji bowed, as Pegasus then said "Oh, don't be so formal, Shinji-boy! After all, you 2 are my guests here! Please, come in!" The 2 nodded, but Big soon said "Okay, but no tricks or we're leaving!" Pegasus simply said "But of course! We wouldn't want any unpleasant suprises, now would we?" The 2 shook their heads as they followed Pegasus in, but as they entered, Pegasus turned to his head of security, Crocket, and told him "Keep your eyes open! I don't want anyone wearing one of those Paradias Duel Disk entering the premises, and if they try anything funny, remove them immediantly!" Crocket nodded, as Pegasus then went inside. By then, security surrounded the door, waiting for anything!
Inside, Pegasus lead Big & Shinji inside the building, as Pegasus then said "Well, as I promised Carlos-boy, the card he asked for is ready, but I've had it locked up as a safety procaution ever since these soul-stealing creatons started appearing." Big then nodded and said "True, but these guys are smarter then their given credit. The only question is why they want to destroy both of our worlds? Why do you think, Shinji?" All Shinji could do was shrug his shoulders, but suddenly faded in & out of existence for a few seconds before suddenly reappearing. "Huh? What the hell was that?" Big asked, obviously noticing that. Shinji's response was "I don't know!" Pegasus suddenly said "I'm no scientist or anything, but I have a feeling he might be returning to his world soon." Big soon said "Oh, no! Pegasus, we need that card now!"
NERV Central...
"Sensei, I believe we found something!" Maya announced, as Ritsuko looked at the signal and said "I think we found Shinji's sync-pulse! Now, we need to lock onto it!"
Back at Illusion Industries...
As the security personel stood watch, they saw a strange red van stop in front of them. "What the...?" was the only thing that came out of Crocket's mouth, as the passenger door opened and suddenly...they were attacked by strange-looking creatures only dreamed of in nightmares, as a cloaked person, a woman this time, exited and walked towards the door. "Now that I have arrived, I must destroy that card & claim the soul of Pegasus!" she told herself, as she entered.
However, inside, Big stopped as they noticed this. "Hey Big, what's up?" Shinji asked, as Big replied "We've got trouble! The bad guys are here, and we're running out of time until Shinji returns to his world." Pegasus suddenly asked "So, what do you want me to do?" Big replied "You & Shinji go get that card. I'll keep them busy!" However, Shinji suddenly said "No! I want to help!" Big said "No! You'll get hurt!" Suddenly, the ground erupted as Pegasus said "We don't have the time! Big, the card is in a secret room in my office. I have the key to get it, so I'll go!" Big nods, as Pegasus took off! Shinji soon looked at Big & asked "So, what do we do now?" Big replied "We fight!"
However, as Pegasus ran to his office, he was stopped by the cloaked woman, as Pegasus said "Oh no! Not you people again! Didn't Yugi-boy stop you all 10 years before?" The cloaked woman replied "Yes, he did, but it has taken us 10 years of planning for us to prepare for this moment, when the Orichalcos returns and brings forth the Great Leviathan!" Pegasus, however, said "I will never allow such a horrible act to occur!" Suddenly, the cloaked woman activated her duel disk and said "Too bad, because either way, your soul is mine!" And then, she activated the Orichalcos!
Big & Shinji only needed to wait a minute or 2 before the screams of "NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO..." were heard, before Big then said "Damnit! Now we lost Pegasus!" Shinji panicked, but then it got worse when he started fading again, as Shinji then said "AH! I'm disappearing faster now! Big, what do we do now?" Big thought for a moment, before saying "I'm going to get that card! Go to the front entrance and wait for me there, ok?" Shinji said "Got it!" as the 2 took off in seperate directions!
Big went in the direction that Pegasus went, when he found the creator of Duel Monsters on the ground, comatose. "Damn!" he told himself, as he layed Pegasus against the wall before noticing something sticking out of his jacket! Big took it out and it was a duel monsters card with the picture of a key! "Hmm, interesting! Something tells me Pegasus wanted me to find this on purpose! I wonder why, though!" Big took it either way and went on. However, at the same time he wondered this, he hoped Shinji would be okay.
Speaking of the 3rd Child, he arrived at the entrance as he saw all of the security officials comatose. "That's not good!" he told himself, as he then heard the words "Ah, so you're impressed with my handywork, are you?" as he turned to find the cloaked woman. "Who are you?" he asked, as she replied "I'd rather not tell! After all, you won't be around long enough to learn it!" And suddenly, with much hostility, she activated her duel disk, as Shinji panicked. "Well, what are you waiting for? It's time to duel!" she ordered, as Shinji said "Um, I think I'll just sit this one out!" However, she chuckled and said "I don't think so! Now, duel!" Shinji sighed, having no other choice, as his K.C. Duel Disk activated, and the duel began!
(Shinji: 4000 LP) VS. (Cloaked Woman: 4000 LP)
"I'll start first, if you don't mind!" the cloaked woman announced, as she drew her 5 cards & added a 6th to it (Stray Lambs, Pot of Greed, Pack of Greed, Zarborg the Thunder Monarch, Pot of Generosity & Minar). "First, to make it easy for you, I'll place 1 card face down & summon Minar in DEF mode" she announced, as a strange purple bug-like creature appeared in front of her, appreantly defending itself (3-star/ 750 DEF). Then, a face down card appeared in front of her. "Now, I'll end my turn. So, go ahead & make your move!" she announced, as Shinji slowly started to draw.
"I guess it's my turn then!" he drew his card & looked at his hand(Reinforcements, Swordsman of Landstar, Dancing Fairy, Celtic Guardian, De-Spell & Giant Soldier of Stone). Then, he remembered something that Big once told him:
"Always remember to consider every card in your hand whenever your in a duel! It might be risky, but sometimes you have to take chances!"
"I play Swordsman of Landstar in DEF mode." he announced, as a strange elf-like creature appeared defending itself with a small shield & sword (3-star/ 1200 DEF). "I end my turn!" Shinji announced, as the cloaked woman chuckled before saying "That was very pathetic, but then again it fits!" Shinji, confused, asks "What do you mean by that?" she replied by saying "You & that Landstar monster are both weak & pathetic, and I'm about to show you just how so!"
Meanwhile, Big kicks the door to Pegasus' office open as he looks around. "Now, if I were a one-of-a-kind card, where would Pegasus hide me?" he asked himself, as he noticed a door to his right. Big tries to open it, but it's locked. "Guess I'll have to..." he trails off, noticing a strange lock on the door that can only be opened by a certain card. Then, Big looks at the key-card and puts 2-&-2 together! "Oh, I see now!" Big soon used the key-card & the door opened, as Big opened the door wide enough to enter through. "Now, time to get that card!" he told himself, unaware of a strange shadow following him.
Back at the duel, the cloaked woman drew a card, and announced "Now, I'm going to show you what real power looks like! I sacrifice my Minar & summon Zarborg the Thunder Monarch!" By now, the purple bug disappeared, as a giant armored creature covered in thunder appeared (5-star/ 2400 ATK). However, she suddenly chuckled at the card she drew. "What are you snickering about?" Shinji asked, as the lady replied "I have just drawn the card that will begin the end of the world: The Seal of Orichalcos!" Shinji suddenly panicked, but the cloaked woman soon told her "I suggest you don't even bother panicking, kid! You're not worth it!"
Shinji soon sighed in relief, but she suddenly said "However, since we are dueling, I can now activate my Thunder Monarch's effect. You see, when he tribute summoned to the field, I can destroy one monster on the field & I choose your Swordsman!" At this time, Zarborg fired an electrical bolt at the Swordsman & destroyed it, leaving Shinji defenseless. "Now, Zarborg, direct attack!" Zarborg complied & fired a lightning bolt at Shinji, who cripped in pain by holding his sides while losing 2400 points.
(Shinji: 1600 LP)
"And, to help you draw a better-suited monster, I activate my Pack of Greed!" she announced, as her face down revealed itself. "Now, we can both draw 1 card into our hands!" Shinji seemed confused, as they both drew a card (Cloaked Woman-Dark Eyes Illusionist/ Shinji-Mystical Space Typhoon). Then, she suddenly announced "And now, I'll play another magic card, Stray Lambs!" At this time, 2 small floating lambs appear, as she explained. "These 2 Lamb Tokens were just summoned, which means I can no longer summon any more monsters to my field this turn, but these 2 tokens will now reinforce my defenses (1-star/ 0 DEF x2). This will end my turn." By now, it's Shinji's turn!
As he draws his next card, (Negate Attack), Shinji had to quickly think of an idea. ' This isn't good!' he thought to himself. 'So far, she has a monster with 2400 ATK points, and 2 tokens with no defense points. So, why would she do that? Does she want me to attack? No, I'm not going to fall for that! Big told me when a duelist does something like this, it means they want the opponent to make a mistake! Well, I'm smarter then that!' his train of thoughts finished, as he announced " I summon Giant Soldier of Stone in DEF mode." as a giant soldier, appreantly made of stone and holding a sword made of stone as well, appears defending itself (3-star/ 2000 DEF) "So, you still plan on defending?" she asks, as Shinji replied "Yea! I know you want me to attack, just so you can defeat me quicker! Well, I'm smarter then that! I should know because Big taught me!" She seemed a little suprised and asked "Did you say 'Big', as in 'Big the Bird'?" Shinji nodded, as the cloaked woman soon said "So, that's where you got those cards from! I thought they seemed familiar!"
Back to Big, he entered the unknown room and looked around, but he was, nonetheless, creeped out. Appreantly, Pegasus had a thing for 'toons' and Big couldn't seem to find anything worth of value to him anyway! However, as he moved onwards, he found a strange tablet that gave him a message. Big took out a pair of reading glasses, as he read it:
" To find that which can defeat the Orichalcos is within that which allows access to more then 1 card. "
Big seemed a little confused, as he asked himself " It's inside that which allows access to more then one card, hmm? Well, there's more then one card that does that...but..." Big trails off, noticing a jar which looks like the Pot of Greed. Then, he finishes that sentence by saying " In this case, though, the only thing here which can do that is Pot of Greed!" Big sticks his hand into the jar and pulls out a card, but while there is a name (Legend of Heart), there is no picture! "The hell is this? It's unfinished!" However, he suddenly sensed another person in the room with him, as Big turned and found nothing. "Weird!" he told himself, as he took the blank card and told himself "Well, Pegasus did say this could stop it! He better be right about it, though, or I'm kicking his ass when he gets back!"
Back at the duel, the cloaked woman explains "You see, Big is the reason I joined the Orichalcos years before!" However, Shinji asked "Why?" as she replied "Well, young one, it's like this! 10 years ago, Big was found nearly dead because of the previous champion." Shinji, shocked, asked "He..almost..died because of this game?" She nodded and then said "Yes, but I was a supporter of his right to duel! Appreantly, around that time, mankind was not ready for, pardon the term, freaks, to be involved in any event, 'Duel Monsters' included! But, that all changed the day he became the No.1 contender for the World Title! Unfortunately, as fate saw it fit, he was attacked and left to die, his cards were destroyed & his love for the game, killed in front of him! Afterwards, when he decided to give it up, it infuriated me to no end. So, another cloaked being, like myself, came to me with an offer! I could avenge that sad moment in my life, but in return, I would help the Orichalcos gain souls to awaken the Great Leviathan!"
Shinji then asked "So, you accepted it and here we are now, right?" she nodded, as Shinji then said "Well then, with all due respect to Big, I am not going to let you continue this on anymore!" She, however, soon said "You don't get it, do you, kid? Mankind must be destroyed, so I'll offer you one chance to join the Orichalcos or be sacrificed!" Shinji, however, said "I'll never join your side! I'll place 3 cards face down & end my turn." as 3 cards appeared in front of him. "Kid, you just made the wrong choice!" she said as she drew a card, Stop Defense, and soon said "Now it's time for me to show you exactly what I mean! I play the Seal of Orichalcos!" Suddenly, the entire field has a strange power circling around it, as a giant green circle appeared with a star-symbol in the middle. "What is this horrible power?" Shinji asked, shuddering it's power for the very first time! She replied "This is the power of the Orichalcos, and now you're going to understand what it can truly do!" Shinji, however, said "No, I'm not! I activate Mystical Space Typhoon!" as Shinji's 2nd card reveals itself! "This lets me destroy 1 magic or trap in play, and I choose the Orichalcos!" as a giant storm circled them both! However, when the storm lifted, the Seal was still in play.
"Huh, why wasn't it destroyed?" Shinji asked, as the cloaked woman replied "Didn't you read last chapter's 'card of the chapter'? The Seal can't be destroyed my magic, trap, or monster effects! Nor, can it be negated, so your Typhoon failed!" Shinji smeared in anger, as she soon said "Now, let the pain continue with Pot of Greed, which lets me draw 2 cards!" Immediantly, she did so (Graceful Charity & Dark Coffin), as she then announced "And now, my Seal of Orichalcos gives my monsters 500 extra ATK points!" Shinji could only look on, as Zarborg got stronger (2400 + 5002900 ATK), as did the Lamb Tokens (0 + 500500 ATK) while that same seal appeared on their foreheads, and then it did the same to the forehead of the cloaked woman. "And then, I'll switch my Tokens to ATK position!", as the Lamb Tokens prepared to attack! "But first" she announced "before I attack, I play Stop Defense! It forces your Giant Soldier of Stone to ATK mode." This left Shinji speechless, as the Stone Soldier was now preparying for battle (1200 ATK)!
"Now, Zarborg, attack!" she ordered, as Zarborg fired a thunderbolt at the Giant Soldier of Stone! However, Shinji shouted "Go, Negate Attack! It'll end your battle phase immediantly!" as a barrier stopped Zarborg's attack! "Impressive, but not good enough! I still have 3 monsters to your Stone Soldier!" Shinji smeared in anger, unware of what to do! Suddenly, Big's voice was heard, as he said "Don't give up! It's not over until the last card is played." Shinji looked up & to his right, as he saw Big on a nearby platform. "Did you get it?" Big nodded & showed the "Legend of Heart" card! "Yea, but now it's time to finish this duel! Shinji, believe in yourself & no one will be able to defeat you! Believe me, I know!" The cloaked woman only stood there in awe, as Shinji prepared to draw, and said "He's right! It's my move now!" The cloaked woman then turned to Shinji & said "Fine, but it might as well be your last!" Shinji was about to, but a sudden glow from his deck appeared, as he asked himself "What's going on now?" Even Big didn't have an answer, as he soon noticed the "Legend of Heart" glow as well! "What the hell..." was all he said before the 2 were engulffed in a stream of white light!
NERV...
"What the hell?" Ritsuko said outloud, as Mistao looked at the screen Ritsuko was looking at. "What's going on?" she asked, as Ritsuko replied "It's Shinji's sync-ratio! It's looping around the whole place!" Misato looked confused and asked "In english, Rits?" as Ritsuko replied "Something is going on that's not allowing us to directly lock in on his signal! It'll take a few minutes more before we can bring him home!"
? World...
Following the flash, Big & Shinji opened their eyes and found themselves in a strange palace where 3 ice-statues were right near them. "Big, where are we?" Shinji asked, as Big replied "I don't know, kid!" and then they saw the statues! "What do you think those are?" Shinji asked, as Big could only shrug his shoulders! Just then, a young voice said "Those are the legendary Dragons!" as Big & Shinji looked around, but couldn't see her anywhere. "Who's there?" Big asked, as the owner of the voice soon showed herself, being a white-skinned girl in a strange blue suit with a pink skirt & a blue wand with a large yellow rolled top. "I know you. You're the Dark Magician Girl!" Big said, as she nodded! "So, why are we here?" Shinji asked, as she replied "It's simple really! As your know, both of your worlds are in danger, but it is necessary to awaken the legendary dragons as soon as possible!"
Shinji soon asked "And how are we suppose to do that?" DMG chuckled before saying "It's simple, young one! In order to awaken the dragons, the chosen ones must pull the swords from certain points on the dragons! In your case, Shinji, you must pull the sword from the dragon behind me." DMG moved aside, as the 2 looked at the statue and saw the sword attacked to a part of the head of this statue. "Judging from the position of the sword, I'm guessing it's attached to it's eye, right?" Big asked, as she nodded! Big then grabbed Shinji and flew upwards towards the sword, as they soon reached it. Shinji then said "Well, here goes!" as Shinji grabbed the sword's handle and pulled, but he was only able to pull it half way out before it suddenly was jammed. "AH! It's stuck" Shinji exclaimed, as Big said "Damnit! We don't have time for this!" as he used his right hand to hold Shinji in the air while using his left hand to grab the handle along with Shinji, as they pulled & the sword finally came out. "What now?" Shinji asked, as the statue suddenly start to crack.
"That doesn't seem too good!" Big said as he flew himself & the 3rd Child a few inches back for the statue to turn into pieces, but something came out of the statue in it's place. That 'something' was a giant green dragon with a white underbelly. "Whoa, what is that?" Shinji asked, as Big replied "I'm not too sure, kid, but I think it's one of the legendary dragons!" The Dark Magician Girl soon floated over to them and said "You are correct, Big! This is Timaeus, and for now on, he shall fight by your side, Shinji, as shall I!" Both of them were confused, as another flash of light occured...
...and Shinji soon found himself back where he was before (1600 LP), against the cloaked woman (4000 LP)! "Well, what's the holdup? Are you going to draw or forfeit?" she asked impatiently, as Shinji replied "Okay, fine then!" as he drew and was suddenly shocked at his card, bascially called the 'Eye of Timaeus'! 'So, it wasn't a dream after all ' Shinji thought to himself, as he suddenly noticed his entire hand changing as it now looked something like this (Beta the Magnet Warrior, Obnoxious Celtic Guardian, Meteor Rain & Eye of Timaeus)! ' Wow! All of my cards changed! It's as if someone modified them while I was in that other world' Shinji thought to himself.
As for Big, he shook his head to get his mind back on track! "Did that really just happen?" he asked himself, and saw that same look of confusion on Shinji's face. "I think it did, and if what I think Shinji drew is of any indication, then it just might turn this entire duel around!"
As for this duel, Shinji was now smirking, as the cloaked woman asked "What's so funny, kid? You seem as if you drew a pretty good card all of a sudden. So, why the holdup?" Shinji smirked before saying "Let's just say my luck's about to chance thanks to some new friends, and one of them is called Timaeus"! At this time, the spirit form of Timaeus appears behind Shinji, as the duel goes on!
To Be Continued!
End of Episode 2!
Alright, now in our next episode, this duel is going to take one hell of a turn, as Shinji goes on the offensive! However, time's running out until he returns to his world, and Big has to make sure he's along for the ride or he'll miss it.
And now that we got that out of the way, here's the 'card of the chapter':
Zarborg the Thunder MonarchCloaked Woman's card
(5-star;2400/1000; Light; Thunder/Effect)
When this card is Tribute Summoned sucessfully, destroy 1 monster on the field!