Chapter 2: talking with the enemy
I woke up the next morning at 9:42, if you wanna be precise. I got out of bed and put on my favorite shirt. It was an orange T-shirt, with pink and light orange sections in it, filled with little stars of the same color in opposite sections. In the middle was an orange and blue guitar. I put on my jean shorts and my maroon sash I wear all the time. I looked at the millennium necklace, remembering last night. Whatever this "seal of Orichalcos" was, I wasn't gonna let it bring me down, not today. Today was the first day of battle city, and wasn't gonna let some stupid seal bring me down. I quickly looked at my deck to find Pandaborg and Kuribon. "Good morning, Melony" I hear Pandaborg's automated voice say. "mornin', buddy" I responded "today's the day; I'll be crown princess of games! I'm so excited!". "I can tell by your bio readings" Pandaborg said, doing a bio scan. I told him millions of time not to scan me, it makes me feel uncomfortable. I ran into the dining room to pick a quick breakfast. Mom & dad still looked worried, but I know they're just worried about me. I snuck by them and grabbed a banana, and I left the room quietly. Sometimes, it feels like I'm secretly part ninja, but I don't look too much into it.
I went to Domino Square to see other competitors from all over the world. But there were the wash-outs, like Weevil Underwood and Rex Raptor. My dad kick their butts as a teen, and I could kick their butts while their adults. To be honest, I don't like the deck choice of those two. I hate bugs and dinos just don't fit me. Before long, I saw a large airship with Seto's face on it. I was scared the screen couldn't fit his ego, but it looks like it managed somehow. "Welcome duelist's, to the 17th annual battle city tournament!" Seto exclaimed "this city will become the battle ground where only the best will remain! As you all know, you have to put an ante up, meaning the winner will get a consolation prize of all the rare cards! Everyone here knows the rules, but for those who are starting out, I will repeat the rules-"the rest was pretty much "blah, blah, blah" to me, until he ended by saying "my son will participate, so be on the lookout". Hang on, Robbie's in this? Sweet!
I walked around, looking at all the duels around me. But, one particularly caught my eye. There was a green seal, and one of the kids had a said seal on his forehead. It looked like his monsters got the same seal too. The other kid had Marshmellon out. It looked like he was screwed over. "Now, air ninja, take out that puffball and end this duel!" the kid with seal said, taking out the rest of his life points. But the weirdest part is that the seal closed around the kid who lost, and he collapsed. That's when I realized that was the seal of Orichalcos. The kid came closer to me, finally seeing I was there. Every inch of me screamed at me to run like hell, but I stayed still. I finally let my body go on instincts and stood my ground. "Well, hello there Melony, we've been expecting you" The boy said to me in a calm yet creepy tone. He wasn't evil looking. He had short, brown hair that had medium length bangs, and had grey eyes that had a creepy look in them. "Great, I get a pedophile for an enemy, charming" I thought sarcastically. "Well, shall we duel, or do you wanna talk? I'd prefer talking though" The kid said with the creepy tone in his voice. Since I didn't know what the seal was, so I decided to talk.
The boy and I sat at a local café to talk. Apparently, some dork wanted the souls to bring back some dragon. I didn't know why 'till I heard, "The great Labyathien will use the souls collected to devour the world". When the boy said that, I did a spit-take. "SAY WHAT NOW!" I screeched in surprise. "Well, I must be on my way" The boy said, getting up from his chair. That's when I heard Pandaborg say something I'd never thought he'd say. "Don't just walk away, asshole!" Pandaborg screeches at the guy. Man, I didn't think I'd ever hear Pandaborg cuss, and use it to insult someone. But the weirdest thing is the guy turned around and said, "I never thought a Pandaborg could cuss". Wait, he can see duel spirits? "You can see duel spirits, too?" I asked. "Does this answer your question?" He says, pulling out a card. It was a white ninja card, and said monster appeared next to the guy. I stood there dazed, surprised. "Master Darien is something the matter?" white ninja says. So, the guy's name is Darien? Finally I get a name from this dude. Looks like he has a ninja deck, I might be in trouble. "So, do you wanna duel, or can I leave?" Darien asks me. "Just go" I said with anger clear in my voice. It was just too much for me to handle now.
"Fine, I'll take my leave" Darien says. He left the café, leaving an angry Mel behind. I heard Pandaborg trying to comfort me, but I wasn't fully listening. "Mel?" I hear a familiar voice say. I turned around to find Robbie behind me. I was so relieved to see him, after the "Darien incident". I explained the whole mess to him, and he sat there and listened. "Wow" was all he said. I guess hearing this is different from a simple argument with a boyfriend. Robbie eventually changed the subject to duel monsters, something we both can feel for. All we did was talk and laugh, making me forget Darien for a little while. I always seem to feel better when Robbie talks to me. It was sweet oblivion from the world, even for just a little while. We left the café, happy to finally forget the world for a few moments.
well, what fun she had. Hope you enjoyed, see ya next chapter!