Chapter 4: a quest for knowledge

Jade, Yugi and friends raced to the Museum the next day when Yugi learned that his grandfather and his friends have discovered something that could help him learn about what is going on. When they reached the Atlantis exhibit, they found Solomon, Arthur and Jackie was already there, studying the inscriptions.

"Jade," Jackie saw his niece feeling much better after what happened to her on top of the hospital last night. "Hey Jackie." His niece said playfully as they went to a tablet which shown some sort of battle that occurred a long time ago. "This tablet shows four dragons defending the heroes against a great evil."

Just as when they were studying the inscriptions, Yugi and jade's pockets began to shine as they took out their dragon cards. Jackie saw Jade's dragon in shock while Solomon was used to what Yugi has been through. Arthur looked at the two dragons and began to explain that those are Timaeus and Jerall, two of the four dragons from ancient times. "Looks like I'm going on an adventure!" claimed Jade as Jackie was about to intervene, but realizing it was futile now since she was chosen to wield the dragon. Jackie looked at his niece before kneeling to meet her at eye level. "Alright Jade, but please be careful." Jade nodded at her uncle and the kids left for the game shop until Solomon stopped them.

"By the way Yugi, this package came in. I don't know who it's from because my eyesight ain't what it used to be." Yugi took the package and raced to the game shop.

Once there, Yugi and friends were talking about the dragons serving some kind of purpose in the coming battles. Joey swiped Jade's card to get a glance at it, only to be hit by Tristan. Yugi finally drew his attention to the package that was addressed to him. "It's from Pegasus." The mention of his name made his friends shiver and Jade confused. "Who's Pegasus?" Joey didn't believe what he heard and decided to tell her about what happened at duelist kingdom when he trapped Yugi's grandfather's soul. Yugi paid no mind as he put the tape in.

"Greetings Yugi boy," Pegasus spoke on screen. "I was wondering when you might remember me considering all we went through. You never call, write, you could at least sent an e-mail. Listen, someone is out to ruin the reputation of my game and that's not good for business. The only catch is that it is too risky to tell you anything on tape for fear that someone undesired may be watching, so I have enclosed a one of the kind card. Just don't lose it!" Yugi twitched. "Fine, I won't." Pegasus concluded by saying, "It is the only way to enter my compound. Guard it with your life, they mustn't take it!" the screen went blank. Yugi stood up. "Looks like we're going to California." Jade couldn't believe what she heard. "Where in California?" Joey wondered. "San Francisco." Yugi responded which made jade jump up. "Sweet, let's go to my hometown and get some answer." Yugi and joey were surprised that Jade lived in San Francisco and didn't know Industrial illusions."

Jackie heard the news and called Captain Black in advance to set up room for Jade and her friends.

*airport*

Jade and Yugi met their friends at the runway as they said their farewells to Solomon and Jackie was they left. Jade told Yugi and friends where they will be staying while in her hometown as they reached to the window showing a private plane. Three men in suits approached them. "Are one of you kids Yugi Muto?" Yugi stepped forward to show himself. "You and your friends will follow me to the plane." He turned to the two remaining guards. "Make yourselves useful and carry their luggage." The two guards complied and stacked their bags on a carrier.

Yugi and friends stepped inside to find a luxurious interior. "I feel like a rock star." Tea said. The gang made themselves comfortable as the plane made lift off. Rex and Weevil stowed away inside a gym bag. They weren't having a good time as they were freezing in the high altitude.

*Somewhere*

Dartz had summoned Rafael, Valon, and Alister to follow Yugi and Jade as they both have a dragon card. "Master, allow me to take the pharaohs soul." Dartz looked angry. "You fool, we need more than just the pharaoh's soul, we also need the souls of all four dragon users." Alister spoke up, "Then I'll Kaiba." Valon then spoke, "I originally want Wheeler, but after seeing how much spunk Jade had, I'll take her soul. She reminds me of meself, only dumber and not good looking." Alister looked at Valon. "What's the change from Wheeler to Jade? What's your obsession with the kid?" Alister spoke as Valon reacted with his own question. "And what about you? What's the sudden interest in Kaiba?" Alister responded with a scoff. "I have my reasons." Rafael had enough of their arguing as he quelled the fighting. "Will you two shut it, we are in the presence of master Dartz, and besides, Didn't that new member wanted Wheeler?" Valon remembered about that as they were dismissed.

*Industrial Illusions*

Pegasus sat behind his desk and looked out the window. It was raining hard as thunder and lightning touched the earth. "Why are my beloved monsters acting this way?" He wondered. He didn't know that someone was standing behind him. "Don't you know it is considered insane to talk to yourself, Mr. Pegasus?" he turned from his chair to reveal a man with a British accent entered the room. Five more people followed and flanked him. "You're Valmont." Pegasus said in fear. "Yes I am," The brit said. "Now that we got the pleasantries out of the way, we'll be taking your soul now." Valmont drew his duel disk to duel Pegasus. Thunder clashed as Pegasus screamed, his soul, now absorbed by the Orichalcos. Valmont stood before the fallen Pegasus. "Finn, Chow. Take care of the body. And Ratso and Hak Foo, set up the trap while Mai patrols the streets for any sign of Muto kid and Chan's niece. I'm sure that they'll be here soon and we do not want Section 13 to intervene." The Enforcers and Mai did what was told as Fin and Chow moved the body, Ratso and Hak Foo wired the trap to set it to lock down when they entered, and Mai Valentine patrolled the streets to draw out Yugi. "It won't be long now until master Dartz get his prize and Jade Chan disposed of for messing with the Dark Hand. As I say, if you can't get the main Chan, go for the niece." Valmont laughed evilly as he seated himself in Pegasus's chair.

Here's Chapter 4. More will be on the way since I update my stories nearly everyday.