Summary: Yugi Muto was a normal girl who just happened to have the Millennium Puzzle and loved to Play Duel Monsters. But then the creator of Duel Monsters stole her grandfather's soul and forced her to compete in his tournament. So Yugi and her friends went to Duelist Kingdom and despite everything against her Yugi finds the strength to fight.

A/N Second chapter is going up. Hope you enjoy it and as soon as the fourth chapter is done the third chapter is going up.

Duelist Kingdom

Chapter 2

It was the day after Yugi defeated Seto Kaiba and it seemed that he disappeared after his defeat and instead of dueling Yugi was watching Joey and Tea duel. As they dueled Tristan said, "Joey make a move already."

Joey then grabbed one of his cards and said, "Kay. Here you go tough guy my Rock Ogre's gonna rock your block off." Tea then said, "Hmm," as she flipped over her Happy Lover card. Joey said, "Yeah Tea. Like that wimpy card has a chance against my giant rock guy. Give it up!" As Joey laughed thinking he had won the duel Tea said, "Guess I don't stand a chance unless I use the Breath of Light card."

Joey then said, "Huh?" He then turned to Yugi and said, "Can she do that?" Yugi nodded and said, "Definitely. The Breath of Light card is one of the most power cards to use against rock type monsters as it reduces them to ruble." Joey was shocked as Tea said, "That brings your lifepoints down to zero Joey. Once again you lose and I rock." Tristan then said, "You stink at this game."

Later that day Yugi and Joey where hanging out. Yugi was sitting on the lower bar while Joey had his arms crossed and was leaning against it. Joey suddenly said, "Tristan's right Yugi I do stink. I couldn't win at Duel Monsters to save my life. What is it Yugi? Why can't I ever win? Teach me what I'm doing wrong."

Yugi then jumped down from the bar she was sitting on and said, "Well let me take a look at your deck and we'll go from there." As Joey went in his pocket he said, "Huh? Kay." He then handed Yugi his deck and said, "Here you go."

Yugi said, "Thanks Joe." She then started going through his cards and Joey said, "Power house lineup don't ya think?" Yugi replied, "No one is going to be able with these cards Joey. Your deck has nothing but monsters cards in it."

Joey replied, "You got it. I packed it with every butt kicking monster I could find." Yugi the pushed her bangs out of her eyes and said, "But Joey that's not how the game works. Duel Monsters is all about combining your monsters with magic cards. If you don't your monsters will get crushed every time." Joey then ran forward and grabbed Yugi by her shoulders and said, "Huh? See that's the kind of stuff I need to know. Yugi you got to help me learn more."

Walking up to the Kame Gameshop Yugi said, "My grandpa is the true game master in the family. I bet he can help you more than I can." As they walked in Solomon Muto was hanging up a poster for the Duel Monsters Regional Championship. Yugi then said, "Hey grandpa I brought you somebody to train to play Duel Monsters." As Joey and Yugi walked over to Solomon Muto he looked over and said, "Huh student?"

Joey said, "I was hoping since you know more about Duel Monsters than anybody that maybe you'd teach me?" Yugi's grandpa replied, "Teach you? Duel Monsters is a very complex game." Joey replied, "Yeah tell me about it. Tea beat me three games in a row." Yugi then corrected Joey saying, "Hate to burst your bubble Joey but Tea actually beat you five games in a row."

Shocked Joey said, "Five!? Ah man." He then looked at the Duel Monsters poster and Solomon said, "Hmm. Yes I could teach you to be a great tournament duelists. But only if you're willing to spend endless days and sleepless nights with rigorous training." Joey replied, "Piece of cake." Solomon replied, "With an attitude like that training you might not be worth my effort." Joey looked mortified at the thought and Yugi said, "Nicely done Joey. Now he might not train you to be a duelist."

Joey then bowed down in front of Yugi and said, "Please Yugi help me convince him. I will work hard I promise." She then said, "Look Joey looks like training you is even to hard for my grandfather." Mr. Muto stated, "It's not impossible." Joey looked up and said, "Huh you mean that Gramps?" Yugi then looked at Joey and said, "Joey my grandpa already said he can't do it and if he can't do it then he can't."

Solomon winked at Yugi and said, "I never said I couldn't do it. But if I agree you most work hard." Joey said, "I'll do anything. I promise I promise." Solomon looked down at him and said, "Hmm. Fine then we'll start your training immediately my young friend. And believe me under my teaching you will learn." He cracked his fingers and said, "Now can you name the most powerful duel monster?" Joey said, "No." "Can you name the weakest?" Joey replied, "No." Solomon said, "You do know what a trap card is don't you?" Joey stated, "Kind of. I have no idea."

XxX Duelist Kingdom XxX

A few weeks later Yugi, Joey, Tea, and Tristan we're watching the Duel Monsters championship on the TV and Yugi's house. The announcer on the television said, "Good evening duel fans and our ten million fans at home. Welcome to the Duel Monsters duel dome where tonight the Duel Monsters Regional Championship will be decided. Of the two hundred duelist that have competed in this marathon tournament only two competitors remain. Put your cards together for Weevil Underwood the bug brawler. And for his opponent the number one ranked Rex Raptor Dino duelists."

Joey then said, "Bug boy versus dinosaur breath. What kind of match is that? It should've been me out there." Tea said, "I know you've been training for weeks but those guys are in a whole nother league. You just aren't ready yet."

Joey replied, "Sure thing rub it in Tea." Yugi then said, "On top of that you're so exhausted that you can barely keep your eyes open." As Joey started to snore Yugi continued saying, "I think that Grandpa might be pushing him to hard with his lessons to teach him Duel Monsters."

Tristan then said, "You see it's true what they say. You snooze you lose." Joey then woke up and Tea laughed and Joey said, "I must have been nuts to ever think I could win this crazy game." Yugi's grandpa then walked in holding a package saying, "Time for your next lesson." Joey looked at Yugi's grandpa and said, "What were not done?" Yugi's grandpa replied, "Not be a long shot you slacker."

Joey grumbled and Yugi's grandpa said, "Now quit your winning Joseph. I know you've been working long and hard but you're really coming along as a duelists. And I'm quite proud of you." Joey had tears in his eyes as he said, "Gramps." He then went to hug Solomon Muto but he had turned to his Granddaughter and said, "Oh by the way Yugi," Joey went crashing to the floor and Solomon continued, "This package came for you."

Yugi said, "Why would I have a package? I haven't ordered anything online." Solomon replied "I don't know. It just came in the mail." He then handed the package to Yugi and she said, "It's from Industrial Illusion." Joey then got up and said, "Industrial Illusions. That's the company that makes the Duel Monsters cards. Why the heck would they be sending a package to you Yugi?"

Yugi shrugged and said, "No idea but maybe they heard of my defeat of the world champion. It wasn't an official match but because I defeated him he dropped out of the regionals." Tea then, "You mean Kaiba?" Yugi nodded and said, "Yup. I mean I didn't mean to defeat him as badly as I did but I was willing to anything to save my Grandpa's reputation as a duelist."

Joey said, "Just hearing Kaiba's name gives me a headache." Tristan then said, "Woah guys. Raptor just stomped Weevil." Joey said, "Yugi these guys any good?"

Yugi replied, "Oh yeah. Weevil is an expert strategist who uses an array of magic cards to make his bug type monsters stronger. While Rex specializes in his Dinosaurs with he uses to their power to overwhelm his opponents." Joey then said, "Itsy bitsy bugs versus dueling dinosaurs? Raptor has this one in the bag." Yugi replied, "I wouldn't count Weevil out just yet Joey. It doesn't just count on the power the card has but how the duelists uses it."

The four friends and Yugi's grandpa then started the watch the duel more carefully. Rex then said, "Alright Weevil. Consider yourself Dinosaur chow." He played a card in attack mode and the announcer said, "Oh and Raptor plays the most powerful card in his deck. The terrible Two-Headed King Rex. Looks like this match could be over right here right now." The duel then went on a commercial break and when it went back to the duel the announcer said, "We're back monster fans. And with the Two-Headed King Rex in play it looks like this duel is done." Rex then said, "Your move." Weevil laughed, "And all I have in this weak little bug." "Weevil Underwood counters with the Basic Insect card." Joey stated, "He plays a wimpy bug against a giant dinosaur? The place will be covered in bug guts." Yugi replied, "I think that Weevil has something planned for Rex to win the match. But let's watch and see if he's going to do what I think he is."

Rex the called out, "Two-Headed King Rex let's take this championship. Stomp him." As Weevils monster was going to be attacked he laughed, "You've attacked your way into my trap. But then how could your tiny Dinosaur brain know that when an enemy attacks my vortex activates?" Rex said, "Oh now it's a trap card."

Weevil said, "Which traps your King Rex in its in unescapable embrace." The vortex then formed around the Two-Headed King Rex and Raptor called out, "No my King Rex!" Weevil then said, "And while he's trapped there I'll upgrade my Basic Insect by giving him armor with laser cannons." The armor then formed on Weevil Basic Insect and Weevil said, "Not such a weak little bug after all? ATTACK!"

Weevil's monster then attacked and destroyed Rex Raptor's Two-Headed King Rex and Weevil said, "And King Rex is extinct." Rex was angered and he said, "Beaten by a bug." The announcer then said, "And a stunning upset by Weevil Underwood out newest champion!" Joey then said, "Man King Rex squashed by an insect."

The announcer then continued, "And now a very special honor for our newest champion. Here to present the Duel Monsters Championship trophy the creator of Duel Monsters and the president of Industrial Illusions. Ladies and Gentleman and fellow duelists Mister Maximillion Pegasus."

Pegasus then came up and walked over to Weevil and said, "Congratulation's." Weevil took his trophy and said, "Uh thank you." Pegasus then said, "And as Regional Champion I invite you to compete in a bold new tournament that I'm hosting at Duelist Kingdom."

XxX Duelist Kingdom XxX

After announcing his tournament Pegasus was in his limo and one of his workers said, "Mr. Pegasus with the announcement you made we'll have thousands of duelists flocking to Duelist Kingdom."

Pegasus agreed, "Yes an event such as this will hopefully attract those who acquire the Millennium Items I seek. Which reminds me." Pegasus' worker then said, "The package was delivered to the girl just as you ordered sir."

Pegasus replied, "Excellent."

XxX Duelist Kingdom XxX

At the Kame Gameshop Yugi's grandpa replied, "With all the excitement of the championships you forgot to open your package Yugi." Yugi put the package in her lap and said, "I wonder what it is?"

Yugi opened it and Tea said, "Some kind of glove." Joey said, "And stars." Tristan then said, "Maybe there's an explanation on the video." As Yugi grabbed the video tape and Joey said, "Pop it in and check it out."

Yugi nodded and said, "Definitely a good idea." Yugi put the video tape in and to her surprise it was Maximillion Pegasus the creator of Duel Monsters who was contacting her. Pegasus said, "Greetings little Yugi. I am Maximillion Pegasus." Joey then said, "Pegasus." Tea then added, "We just saw him on TV." Yugi's grandfather then said, "The famous Maximillion Pegasus sends greetings to my Yugi. Pegasus then continued, "I have heard some terribly interesting things about you Yugi." Yugi then said, "What?" "Your impressive defeat over Seto Kaiba intrigued me so much. I decided to investigate your incredible dueling skills personally. Right here right now. We will hold a special duel we'll play with a strict time limit of fifteen minutes and when time is up the player with the highest lifepoints will me the winner. Are you ready?"

Joey said, "He can't expect you to fight a duel against a video tape?" Tristan said, "That's crazy." Pegasus then thought, No it's magic. Pegasus then taped into the power of his Millennium Eye and brought Yugi and himself to the shadow realm.

Yugi looked behind her and said, "The rooms gone dark and cold and the others aren't moving. Where are we Pegasus? Where have you done to my?" Pegasus replied, "We are no longer in the world you know. But I will return you. After our game."

Yugi turned back to the television and said, "We'll then get ready because it's time to duel." The Millennium Puzzle then started to glow and Yugi called out, "YuGiOh!" And she changed places as the 5,000 year old Pharaoh took her place with dueling Pegasus.

The Pharaoh then said, "Well then let's start this duel. Start the clock and take your turn." Pegasus said, "Certainly. Let's begin." The clock then started to countdown and Pegasus played a magic or trap card down and said, "Nervous Yugi-Girl you should be. You have never faced a duelist like me before."

Yugi then drew a card and said, "You may not be like anybody I have faced before." Pegasus said, "I assure you that I am good." "But I will beat you and free my friends." Yugi held a card up to play when Pegasus taped into the power of his Millennium Eye and said, "You won't beat anybody with that dragon card."

Yugi was shocked and said, "How." Pegasus said, "I told you, you never faced anybody like me before. I know ever move you'll make before you can even make it. Knowing every move you'll make gives me a distinct advantage wouldn't you say?" Yugi replied, "Maybe I does but you shouldn't count me out yet."

"For example I can anticipate your next move and counter it with the dragon capture jar. It will draw the Koumori Dragon from your card and imprison the beast. Trapped never to be used against me." Yugi then thought, This is insane. How can he see my cards when I haven't played it? Maybe he's physic? No I can't believe that. I just have to stay focused on my game and see if I can figure out his secret.

Pegasus then said, "This dark dimension were in is known as the shadow realm. A mystical place where monsters can be summoned and the impossible is quite possible." Yugi then said, "But what you're telling me isn't possible."

Pegasus then said, "Tell me Yugi do you believe there is magic in these cards?" Yugi replied, "Shouldn't you know as you invented the game of Duel Monsters?" Pegasus replied, "What if I told you I didn't." Yugi said, "What are you saying?" "In ancient times the Egyptians called this the shadow game powerful Pharaohs would hold mystical duels in other dimensions. Just as were doing now. But now with cards they battled with real monsters and real magic. Magical forces so powerful the Egyptian lost control of them and nearly destroyed the entire world."

"Cool story Pegasus but I have a hard time believing it." Pegasus then said, "Tell that to my Dragon Piper. As his flute of resurrection frees your Koumori Dragon but puts him under my control." Yugi said, "I've got to counter. Silver Fang!" The Koumori Dragon attacked Yugi's Silver Fang and brought down her lifepoints down to 1500.

Pegasus said, "Ha. As you see Yugi these monsters are very real. And also quite dangerous." Pegasus then laughed and then continued, "Ah Yugi-Girl you really are quite entertaining the way you scowl and sneer so defiant and yet helpless and completely ignorant of the power of your Millennium Puzzle." "What are you taking about Pegasus?"

"5,000 years ago a powerful Pharaoh looked the magic of the Shadow Games away." Yugi then said, "Why are you telling me this?" "The Pharaoh captured these vast energies with the mystical Millennium Items." Yugi replied, "Seven items? And you think that my puzzle is one of them." Pegasus replied, "Yes and there are mystical energies locked within it that could change your life forever. If you only knew how to unleash it."

"What's the point of telling me this Pegasus?" Pegasus replied, "Why? Simply because I need you to know but perhaps I have said to much. And since the clock is ticking in purpose we resume play of our little duel." Yugi thought, He's right and I still have no idea on how he knew what card I was going to play.

Pegasus moved his hair that covered his Millennium Eye and saw the Zombie Warrior that was in Yugi's hand. Yugi thought, Maybe my Zombie Warrior will work…Wait a minute maybe that weird eye is letting him read my cards. So my best bet would be to draw a card from my deck and played it directly onto the field.

Pegasus then said, "I already know that you plan the Zombie Warrior and I'm already prepared to counter it with a trap card that makes even zombies lie down and play dead." Yugi said, "Not this time Pegasus. I saw through your strategy and played a card that even I don't know. My next card is The Dark Magician."

Pegasus then said, "Oh a big scary Dark Magician." Yugi said, "Mock me all you want to. But don't underestimate the power that my deck contains. As it will destroy that dragon." Pegasus said, "Go right ahead if you think it will help." Yugi replied, "It will do more than that as it will bring me closer to rescuing my friends from this place."

"If it can do all that go ahead and play it." Yugi then called out, "Dark Magician. Attack the Koumori Dragon." Pegasus laughed as his lifepoints were brought down to 1200. He then said, "Nicely played. But by using your Dark Magician you let me manipulate you once again. BY playing that one card you have ensured my victory."

"It's not possible for you to say that." Pegasus said, "We shall see Yugi. Oh a very rare card. This is the fearsome Faceless Mage." Yugi stated, "That's a card I've never seen before. But my Dark Magician is one of the strongest magic cards in the game but you would know that." "But how will he fare once I combine my Faceless Mage with the equally rare Eye of Illusion."

Yugi then called out, "Attack Dark Magician with Dark Magic Attack." Yugi's monster attacked but the effect was unseen because of the Eye of Illusion. Yugi then looked and saw her Dark Magician was still there as was Pegasus' monster. "How is that possible? His Mage should have been destroyed by my attack."

With 5 minutes left on the clock Yugi had to think fast or she would lose the duel. Yugi then thought, I may be up by 300 lifepoints but I feel like it is because Pegasus it toying with me. I need to think fast.

Yugi drew a card and said, "I attack with the Celtic Guardian. This warrior will take care of Faceless Mage with a swipe of his sword." Pegasus replied, "True your guardian is mighty but once again you have underestimated the power of my Eye of Illusion." Yugi then called out, "NO! My guardian."

Not lifepoints down to 400. "But that's not possible that card doesn't have a dark magic attack." Unless…Of course the Eye of Illusion made me think that I hadn't lost my Dark Magician when really he was on Pegasus' side.

Pegasus then said, "Well Yugi our time together is nearly up and as I have more lifepoints than you it seems that I am the victor." With only 9 seconds left Yugi had to work fast and said, "Not exactly I can defeat you Pegasus. And it seems to me that you left your Faceless Mage open to a direct assault. Summoned Skull. Lightning Strike!" Yugi's monster got close but unfortunately time ran out before her attack landed.

Pegasus then said, "Hmm. Well we've run out of time. But how close was that if you had been able to complete that attack I would have lost. But I didn't. Did I? I have taken a measure of your talents this day Yugi Muto. And when next we duel we shall play for far higher stakes."

Yugi replied, "I done playing games with you Pegasus." Pegasus then said, "You presume I'm giving you a choice in the matter but I'm not. For I two possess one of the Millennium Items. The all-powerful Millennium Eye."

Yugi replied, "The Millennium Eye. I should have guessed." Pegasus replied, "That's right Yugi-Girl and know I'll show you the true extant of its magic." He then used the Millennium Eye to extract her Grandfather's soul.

Pegasus then said, "I found that given the proper incentive anyone can be made to play my game. Yes Yugi we will duel again. How else will you win back your Grandpa's soul?" Yugi's grandpa was then in the television calling out, "Yugi!" Everyone was back from the shadow realm and the real Yugi took her place again and grabbed the TV saying, Grandpa! Grandpa! Gramps!"

Next Time: Pegasus has stolen Yugi's grandfather's soul and she has no choice but to journey to his island and compete in the Duelist Kingdom. But luckily she isn't alone her best friends are with her all the way.

A/N Until Next Time. I will be posting either next Saturday or Sunday. With the third chapter. Until Then leave a review. Thanks to all those who have favorited and followed. Bye.