spiritfire: Let's get to it then
Chapter XLIV. Memory Lane
Yugi and Joey had been walking a mile away from the Solarian Continent and fighting monsters. Their first destination is the village of Seissara, a travel point from what people called it. In other words, if anyone want would want to go to a desired continent then this village is the stop. Speaking of which, Yugi thought he would visit the continent of Cosmalia. From what he heard, his tutor lived there. Maybe he could stop by or ask him where the Etherealian continent is.
"Hey Yugi, we're alomost there!" Joey yelled excitedly. The teen just sighed and just went along. How he kept up with him was a mystery. Anyway, they entered the village and it was lively so they looked around and trying to find a place to spend the night.
"So would you prefer outdoors since well...um..." Joey mumbled. Yugi raised an eyebrow.
"What did you do to our money?" Yugi asked curtly. The Blonde sweatdropped and before he knew it, he had to nurse a few lumps.
"I can't believe you spent out money. Thank goodness we fought those monsters and cough the money out of them," the ten said as he counted the money in the pouch. "At least we have enough for one night. Next time, I'll do the money problems."
So they went to a decent inn, paid all the reservations and went to their rooms. Since they came here already and night hasn't fallen, the two of them decided to split up and explore the place. It would give Yugi some time to read actually a peek of what's happening at the Lunarian Continent. He found a secluded spot, one with lots of trees and so he opened the book. As usual, Kaiba's got duty and schooling, Sora was doing 'world maintenance' with Riku and the others went on to their normal lives but Yugi didn't dare to know what Yami is doing so he closed the book and hung around the trees.
"It really has a great view," Yugi said to himself as he laid back on a tree and stared at the horizon.
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Joey on the other hand was looking around and since Yugi was the one who has the money, he can't buy whatever he wanted. He stared at his weapon which was hanging on his belt, thinking that he should take some practice or something when he heard a commotion.
"Wonder what's going on?" Joey asked himself as he went to the source. It was actually a street fight but it looks like it went too far. The man on the left had several bruises already and the other guy who looked like a punk was ready to kick him when the blonde stepped in.
"Cut it out, don't you think ya had enough!" Joey said sternly.
"Back off, kid or it'll be on your head!" he said shoving him off.
"I'm not a kid!" Joey growled.
"Really? Maybe you want to get beat up," the man said, cracking his fingers while Joey was ready to beat the crap out of him.
"I should throw those words back at ya!" Joey said and the two men began to beat up at each other
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Meanwhile, Yugi was having a quiet time when he sensed a familiar aura. He stared at the left and felt that someone here is having a street fight. No doubt it was Joey, he always gets into fights even before the High Sage designate him as his warrior servant, one of the main reasons he 'befriended' him at least. Sighing, he got up and immediately left.
When he arrived at the street, Joey has been holding his weapon. Actually, it was invisible thanks to Yugi. The man didn't know where his weapon (or he's blind to see that he was holding it) but at least he can tell the direction the blonde was aiming at.
"Take this you damn punk!" he said as he was about to pummel him but the blow never came. Joey looked up and gulped. Inches apart, the Chaos staff appeared and Yugi stared at him.
"Leave now!" he bellowed but the man wouldn't listen to a kid so he forced his knuckles (fist) to break Yugi's weapon but he flipped it and whacked him on the head.
"Do I have to cast my spells to emphasize your thick skull?" the teen asked curtly but he doen't think the man has to answer that.
"Blizzara!" Yugi chanted and a bigger particle of ice that shaped like a star appeared in the middle of the man's body. He felt cold than the ice shattered leaving him shivering.
"Joey, how many times do I have to tell you, don't pick any fights unless its necessary." Yugi sighed,
"Aw, come on, I was able to hold it up till you came," Joey pouted. "Besides, he's beating up an innocent guy." He pointed at the person who had several bruises. Yugi sighed and used his healing magic to heal the person's wounds. As for the punk who started this mess, he decided to leave it alone. Since it's over, everyone left the scene and went back to their everyday lives.
"Are you alright?" Joey asked the guy who was already recovering.
"Yeah, thanks to you, well I gotts go," he replied and left.
Since Yugi just came, he decided to keep an eye on the blonde this time. Of course, he has to be careful due to the fact that Marik is still here so he let his warrior servant fool around till he was tired. Time flies by quickly and so far nothing has happened so they decided to go back to the hotel where they could just simply rest for the next day.
Night has finally fallen and the blonde immediately fell asleep. In actuality, snoring but Yugi didn't mind. He stared at the night sky and hopes that moronic Marik won't even dare to attack.
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Morning has finally risen as the two of them ate their breakfast. Yugi laid out the map of the entire Solarian continent except the whereabouts of the Ethrealian Continent because it was erased from history.
"So after this villlage...it's a city called Rayser then we'll have to pass the Nervia Plains and after that, we'll be arriving at the continent of Cosmalia at exactly six or seven days..." Yugi said, analyzing the map as Joey listened.
"What's your purpose in that continent anyway?" Joey asked.
"It's something personal. I'll tell you when the time is right." Yugi replied and the blonde understood. They paid their breakfast and left the village when they heard a yell.
"Hey, wait!" said the man who was running fast. Yugi and Joey turned around and it was the same man from yesterday. He breathed heavily and straighten himself up.
"I like to repay you for yesterday so... here," he said as he gave the teen a pouch. The two teens were curious on the item. On the outside, it looked like an ordinary pouch.
"What's this?" Yugi asked.
"It's a magical pouch. All you have to do is to wish the item you desire and by the way, it doesn't work on money," he replied.
"Thanks," Yugi said. "This will surely help."
They left the village and another step to the new place. As usual, Yugi and Joey have to fight monsters not because they wanted to. It's because they have separate reasons. To Yugi, it was to become stronger and to Joey, to be useful and improve his skills or probably getting money for them aside from sneaking buying.
Little did they know that Marik was watching every move the teen took. Sure, he sensed that he was stronger than before but that didn't stop him from getting his hands on whatever he wanted.
"That's right, Yugi... seek the truth and lose what you hear. It's just like an old saying of an interesting guy: 'Ahead lies something you need...but to claim it, you must lose something dear' only that he's going to lose more than he has." Marik grinned and teleported.
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Three days have passed and they arrived at the city of Rayser. It looked like a place for gambling so Joey went to the nearest gambling place on whatever he wanted to do. Yugi on the other hand didn't want to dwell on such fivalous activities. Even though the city looked bright, it has something ugly on the inside. For some reason, it reminded him that time when he and Joey first met. Yes, it was on a rainy day and as usual, he's being bullied.
Flashback
"Hey, you squirt mind if we use you as a tester!" one of the students said as he use his Blizzard magic on the teen. Yugi was at least eleven at that time and he hasn't learned any spells yet. Only at the age of thirteen can the student learned that magic.
Yugi didn't say anything but he took the hit anyway. He was shivering a lot and the High Sage was busy so he has little choice. Even though he could run, they would just come after him. That's what bullies is all about.
"Hey, what are ya picking him for?" said a voice. They all stopped and saw someone. Yugi looked up and it was a man... no...a teenager but he looked a bit older but right on the age bracket.
"Mind your own business, punk!" he said, shoving him off but he wouldn't back down so he started punching him. The fight lasted for hours and Yugi could only stare. In the end, the student ran off cursing the teen who saved his life.
"Why?" Yugi asked coldly."did you save me?"
"It's because...I hate kids who don't fight back," he replied.
Since that day, it was Joey who taught him how to stand up for himself and time passed by when the High Sage heard that he was with a friend, he decided to designate him as his servant. Of course, Yugi protested since only a Master Sage can use servants in battle if they wanted to. But unfortunately, he can't change his mind so from that day on, Joey was his one and only servant companion...not as a friend.
"I guess beggars can't be choosers," Yugi said when he heard a whooping glee.
"Oh yeah, I'm so lucky." Joey said gleefully.
"Lucky?" Yugi asked curiously.
"Oh yeah, here," the blonde said as he tossed something to Yugi. It was a weird looking item although it looked funny.
"What's this?" Yugi asked.
"This is a Musri," Joey replied. "It says that it brings luck to travelers but I don't understand one bit."
"Idiot..." Yugi smirked.
"Hey, what's that suppose to meam?" Joey pouted. "Hey!!!"
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Next day, they went to another journey. They really came from a long way and beat the crap out of the monsters is the bonus. Yugi decided to tell Joey about his summons since they'll be travelinmg together. When the teen told him about it, he was surprised that Joey didn't get a shock from what he told him.
"Ya know, I don't think you're lying but if you have some time, would you mind showing it to me?" Joey said and Yugi agreed.
They kept going and finally they arrived at Nervia Plains. When they entered the place, it looked like something was there. Yugi's eyes kept staring from left to right, trying to find the source.
"Looks like I have to use the inner eye." Yugi said as he and Joey kept going. They entered the deepest part of the plain and for some reason, it looks like a dead person would walk in there.
"This place freaks me out!" Joey said, feeling a little nervous.
"What? Are you afraid of something?" Yugi smirked.
"No, I'm not!" Joey yelled indignantly when all of a sudden, a giant half-bodied monster appeared wielding some kind of a weird sword.
"Hmmmm...Death Gigas...huh...the monster who was rumored that it slains people with its dark sword. Physical attacks are useless even a few spells. Looks like you get to see my summons then, " Yugi said as he identified the monster. "Come out, Dark Magician!"
A purple light shone from the Chaos staff and the mage came out. Joey dropped his jaw in shock. Looks like his friend wasn't lying after all. Yugi stood there and stared at the enemy.
"Dark Magic!" Yugi commanded and Dark Magician unleash a powerful on Death Gigas. The damage was so-so.
"Hmmm...Dark Magician Girl, aid your master!" the teen said and as usual, she came out happily much to Joey's drooling on her clothes.
"Magician's Cross!" Yugi commanded as the two magicians charged at the enemy and blasted it from nowhere.
"Damage: so-so but nearly half," the teen said while Joey watched.
"Ragnarok!" he commanded again. This time, a magic circle appeared from the sky and the two magicians crossed their staffs. Lightning began to descend as the spirits that Death Gigas slain were temporarily became ghosts. Death Gigas felt afraid and so with Yugi's command, he let the magicians attack it then Joey held on his invisible weapon.
"Fire Sword!" Joey yelled and in an instant, the sword became a burning furnace. He slashed through Death Gigas and it was nearly destroyed. Yugi smirked at his servant's action.
"Let's finish this," Yugi said as he called back Dark Magician Girl. "Dark Magic!"
With one last strike from Dark Magician, Death Gigas was destroyed and light began to descend on the plains. Now that it's out of the way, they moved on and finally left the place.
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"Yugi, is this...?" Joey asked as they were near to their destination.
"Yes, this is the continent of Cosmalia." Yugi replied.
"Wow, I know it was a great place for technology but this is way too cool!" Joey said, feeling excited. Yugi just sighed and followed.
spiritfire: If it's too short sorry about that but I have to put it in a cliffe till I get more reviews. I know its not much but I've been trying to get off that writer's block...read and review