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XLVI. Death Call

The High Sage began reading some parts of the document which it made himself bored. Blah blah blah until he saw a specific part of the page which is a bit blurry that he has to use his reading glasses. Taking a look closer, he saw the writing alright but he didn't know that his student did something on it. The sentence says that their heritage won't die and they can combine with technology and magic. The High Sage wondered when did they came up with such an idea but still he has his suspicions so he decided to write a letter for the Head himself.

Dear Athrun,

I have received the documents that my student has sent to me and I'm pleased to announce that I'll accept under the condition that they'll promise to keep their word word or else. And I do mean literally... like blasting the continent

Yours truly,

The High Sage of the Solarian Continent

He sealed the letter and attaching it was the document that Yugi said. Unfortunately, he didn't knew his student 'tweaked' the notes so he didn't know anyway. Hoping that he receive a good response, he gave it to the messenger and sat back and relax. Okay, maybe just being lazy due to the paperwork he had for today.

- - -

At the continent of Cosmalia, things are getting a bit out of hand when the councilors had a secret meeting. They were arguing a bit and more on the secret plot to take over whatever it is. But the true fact is ...really boring and since the plan is already set in motion...well let's just say everything is in place except that little did they know a shadow seemed to hear everything. One of the councilors stared at the back but the shadow was no more.

Yugi on the other hand was at the mansion's library reading about the history about the continent. Turns out ti wasn't that prosperous before because they also played a part of the magical war. The same war that tragedy took place a long time ago. From what he had read, little was known about it although historians covered the truth, the real truth. One thing for sure, he can't stay much longer because for the past few weeks of his stay, the air around him suddenly became heavy.

"The High Sage should be replying soon..." Yugi said as the butler came in with the letter and the document in hand. Yugi took the letter and went to his teacher's room who just sat at the garden. He gave the letter and the attached document. Athrun then in turn opened the letter and read it. He smirked at this for the letter was plain and simple.

"Looks like you did it," Athrun said. "This will shut the councilors mouth when they hear about this."

"Sir, I would prefer if you choose another set of councilors," Yugi frowned. "The air feels heavy for the past few weeks."

After that, he left without a word leaving his teacher puzzled. Telling the butler he will be going out, he left the mansion and decided to tour the city or whichever. It was filled with neon colored lights which disgust Yugi the most 'cause he knew it was a cover up. Even though they already traded with the continent of Alchemia, there's no way there would be such difference. As he was about to go on, someone nearly shot the teen at the back. Luckily, he dodge it by an inch. He raised an eyebrow and decided to go after it. Realizing he was chased, the mysterious person ran and Yugi went after him. He looked around to make sure that no one sees him and at a ample opportunity, he fired a Blizzara spell to freeze that person's feet.

"Why are you trying to assassinate me?" Yugi asked, pointing his staff at the person's neck.

"Why should I tell you?" the person smirked and Yugi knew what would happen next.

"Is that so?" Yugi said and he was about to cast his magic when a mysterious yet a bit familiar man appeared before him. The spiky-haired teen was puzzled when he came.

"Leave the negotiations to me." he said and all of a sudden, Dark Magician of Chaos appeared and frowned. Yugi on the other hand was trying to cloak him but for some reason, the man didn't mind at all. He did something to that person's head and all of a sudden, he got up and left as if he didn't knew what happen or anything.

"You haven't changed, have you, Brother?" Dark Magician of Chaos frowned and suddenly, the man's form dissipate and instead it was replaced with a tall man with studded purple robes wielding a small scimitar embedded with three jewels. From what Yugi can interpret, it's probably a capacity core, the source of the magic itself.

"Dark Paladin..." Yugi whispered. "Why are you here in this continent?"

"I hear something interesting to tell you but before that..." Dark Paladin said then stared at the teen. "Let me ask you one question: If politics are really corrupt, wouldn't it be better if all human race would be eradicated?"

Dark Magician of Chaos was ready kill him but Yugi held out his hand to stop him then he breathed and sigh..."If that's really the case, it would be ironically stupid besides they're the one who set this in motion. It's their fate as humans to live, survive and die. As for politics, corruption will never end even though you erased it. As long as you bound from your duty, you're nothing but a meaningless puppet."

Dark Paladin clapped his hands. "Looks like you'll get a new summon and magic...okay, I want you to hear this...

- - -

Joey was wandering around the mansion and stared at the sky. It's been a long time since he left the continent and so far nothing has changed at all. Even politicial concept of the continent is rotten. And where did Yugi went anyway? He looked around the place and still didn't knew where he is so he decided to ask the butler. Turns out that he went out of the house so the blond decided to look for him. He was about to open the door when Yugi was already at the front well actually about to come in.

"Joey, we're leaving now," Yugi stated which Joey took it by a surprise.

"Wha...???" the blond asked.

"I can't tell you the details but we're going to do a little 'assassination'." Yugi said coldly.

Joey of course had no idea so the two of them left the mansion and began their 'assassination' but before they left, Yugi gave the letter to the butler who told him that Athrun should received it. The butler understands and so they packed their things and left the mansion. They walked further and further until they reached the same building where all the councilors gathered. Summoning his magic, the 'Grimreaper' appeared which gave Joey the creeps 'cause he's afraid of ghosts. The teen ordered 'it' to kill to the councilors a.k.a those who would harm his tutor. The Grimreaper nodded and left and a few minutes later, there were screams everywhere even all the employees of the building ran with with their tails on.

"Yugi, since when did you harm people?" Joey asked frowning.

"Since I found out at the indented line of the document they submitted." Yugi replied as they left the continent of Cosmalia.

"Indented line?" Joey questioned.

"They want to take over the Solarian Continent, that's what," the teen said, frowning as they walked a good distance away. "I can see why you left the continent."

"Well, I hope Athrun takes this well." Joey said.

"I'm sure he'll take that rather well." Yugi smirked which give Joey the creeps.

- - -

"Ah, Master Athrun you're home!" the butler said and he just simply greeted him. "By the way, Young master Yugi wants me to give you this letter."

Athrun immediately took the letter and opened it. He read everything and he was in shock so he angrily left the mansion and went to his workplace. By the time he got there, all the present councilors were dead and the Grimreaper waved him goodbye. He blinked for a second then to his surprise, Grimreaper gave him a note then left. Athrun took a look on the note and it says:

Pick your choices carefully and by the way, their document on the indented line...it says they wanted to take over the Solarian Continent. I hope to see you again and by the way, the High Sage said yes only if you agree that their heritage stays.

Yugi

Athrun smirked at his own self. Good thing the councilors didn't knew that his student was actually a magician or else it would ruin it all.

- - -

Yugi and Joey left the Cosmalia Continent and ended up in some kind of a wide forest. Obviously, they have no idea where to go from here. As the teen tries to recall the location of the continent he was seeking, a loud yell was heard and it took the two of them by surprise. The yelling in question was actually came from a man with long blond hair tied in a braid, has golden eyes, wearing a thin red overcoat and black attire in it. Apparently, he was running from something.

"Damn, this forest is nothing but a ----" . His speech was cut short when he bumped himself to Joey who clutched his head in pain.

"Will you look where ya going?" Joey said angrily and the man apologizes. He was about to move once again when Yugi stopped him with his right hand grabbing the man's right wrist. His eyes widen and the spiky-haired teen noticed something but didn't mind.

"Would you mind telling us what are you running from?" Yugi asked. "It's not like anyone would run from this place."

"Actually, I was looking on a way out." he replied.

"A way out?" Joey questioned.

"This here is the Forest of Spirits. Rumor says that many good and bad spirits lived there and no one was able to find their way out. Actually, the reason I came here is to find a ruined continent I heard so much of. What was it called??? Etherealian Continent I think." he said and Yugi took interest.

"Oh, really and pray tell.how are you going to find your way out? It's looks like you're lost." Yugi smirked and that man went went ballistic.

"WHAT! I'M NOT LOST !" he yelled when Joey noticed something.

"Aren't you a bit too short wandering around here?" Joey asked and the man had an angry glint on his eye.

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A JELLYBEAN THAT CAN'T DO THIS????" he yelled as he grabbed Joey from the arm and began spinning his body. Yugi sweatdropped.

"He did not say that." Yugi sighed. Joey felt dizzy after he was spun and the man felt pleased himself.

"Oh yeah, who are you anyway?" the man asked.

"I'm Yugi and the dizzy one is Joey." he said.

"I'm Edward Elric, the head of the Alchemia Continent," the man said. "Surprising, isn't it?"

"...Whatever..." Yugi said as Joey finally recovered from his dizziness.

- - -

After the brief introduction, Yugi and Ed began to talk about random topics they can think of and as for Joey, he has no idea what they're talking about. As they continued, Yugi felt something odd. Actually, really odd that he stopped walking. Ed noticed it too and Joey had a question mark on his head.

"I better go in the forest. I sense ...a presence...maybe..." Yugi said.

"Well, me and Joey will try to find a way out...I hope." Ed said and the party split up.

Deep in the forest, two people saw everything and as soon as Yugi and the others split up, they left as well. A man with seemingly a bit of a long green hair and dark eyes. With him is another man with white hair and red eyes wearing some kind of samurai attire. The man with green eyes stared for a momen and suddenly something emerged from his back. The other one chuckled lightly as he lift him up and flew towards the skies.

Meanwhile, Yugi was wandering around the forest and wondering how large is this place. Deciding to use at least one of his summons, he called on Dark Magician Girl. She just nod her head and left. Unfortunately, she just got hit from something or someone. The teen turned around to see what was going on and much to his surprise, there were people here. Dark Magcian Girl stared at her master and Yugi nodded. There was little choice in that matter.

"Dark Magician Girl, Dark Burning!" Yugi commanded and she began firing her spell towards them but the white haired man casted some kind of barrier that repelled the attack. Yugi decided to change his tactics and summoned Dark Magician then he commanded them to use Magician's Cross but the man with green hair use some kind of staff and ast lightning from the sky and destroyed the attack. Next thing Yugi knew, he saw something that should never existed. The man with green eyes had black wings.

"Haruka, let's get this over with!" the man with white hair said and the one called 'Haruka' began charging at Yugi. Little did they know it was a very bad idea, very bad idea indeed. Yugi stared at the man and Haruka stared in shock for the teen's eyes became silver. Not the normal silver but ...

"Quakaga!" Yugi chanted and all of a sudden the ground shot out several spikes and one of them was headed towards the white haired man. Haruka quickly took him in a nick of time.

"Kantaro, are you alright?" Haruka asked the white haired man. He simply nodded and placed him on a tree branch at least high enough not to get hit on those spikes. After that he began charging at Yugi but he noticed something odd. All of a sudden, the spiky-haired teen clutched at his neck. It was the emotion seal and Yugi's head began to ache that he randomly cast magic all over the forest.

Memories began to flashed on Yugi's mind and at the same time, he stared at those black wings that Haruka had. Obviously, he had no idea what was going on so he decided to knock him unconscious and take him to the 'chief'. With his quick agility, he went at the teen's back and knock him out with his staff. Yugi's eyes went blurry as his body began to fain and all he can see was nothing.

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