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 Third chapter is going up. Hope you enjoy it.

Duelist Kingdom

Chapter 3

Standing on the roof of Domino High School Yugi thought, How this even happen? One minute it was normal and I was hanging out with my best friends and Grandpa and then Pegasus suddenly shows up to duel me. But if it only ended there he somehow used the power of his Millennium Eye to capture my Grandpa's soul but I know one thing for sure I will get him back no matter what.

Unknown to Yugi her friend Joey was about to get news about his younger sister Serenity. Joey was in his apartment when he held up the video tape he received and said, "Huh? I wonder who this is from." He put it in his TV and his younger sister Serenity came up and said, "Hey there big brother how've you been? I really miss you." "Serenity." Serenity laughed, "I can't believe it's been six years since we've seen each other. I'll never forgot the day Mom took me to live with her. I'm sending you this video just so you don't forget your little sister's face it seems like I'm running out of time. I was hoping to see you one more time before well you understand. Buh Bye brother. So long. Take care Joey."

The video then went out and Joey replied, "Serenity." When Yugi returned home it was dark out and there was an envelope in between the door and the frame and she grabbed it saying, "What is this?" She then looked it over and said, "It's from Pegasus." She then grabbed one of the cards and stated, "I'm being invited to Duelist Kingdom."

The next day in school Yugi had the cards out on the desk and Tea said, "A tournament at Duelist Kingdom? Isn't that an island?" Joey then said, "So that's where Pegasus is keeping your Grandpa?" Yugi shrugged and said, "I'm not sure. I mean it's possible but I won't know unless I'm in the tournament and the boat leaves in two days."

Tea replied, "But you can't go. It could be dangerous." Yugi replied, "Tea I don't have a choice. It's the only way that I can save my grandpa." Tristan then said, "I still can't believe it. Pegasus used some weird spell to seal your grandpa's soul away. And now he's toying with you. Forcing you to duel in the tournament."

Joey then said, "Right. And without invitations we can't even go with you. I wish we could help you pal." Tea then stated, "This is bad." Tristan then grabbed one of the cards and said, "Hey Yugi. Check this out. According to this card the tournament winner takes the grand price of three thousand dollars."

Joey whispered, "Three mill." Yugi replied, "Tristan how can I care about money at a time like this?" Joey then said, "Hey give me that," he then took the card, "ah three million in cold cash." Yugi then said, "But apparently Joey is interested.

When it was near dark Joey was sitting on the roof of Domino High School when Yugi walked onto the roof and said, "Joey what are doing here?" Joey said, "Hmm?" "What's up with you Joe? You're not acting like yourself."

Joey replied, "Ah nothing. I'm just thinking about a whole lot of stuff. Yugi you do know that I care about your Gramps right? I mean he thought me about the heart of the cards." Yugi replied, "I know you do Joey." Joey said, "I mean it. One way or another I'll help you beat Pegasus." Yugi said, "It's mean a whole lot to me that you want to help Joey. I'm so glad were friends."

Joey asked, "Remember the first time we met?" Yugi nodded from her spot next to him and said, "It was all because of the Millennium Puzzle it was originally found in Egyptian ruins and because I solved it. My gramps gave it to me and dared me to solve it because he wanted to see if I could. As soon as I touched it I knew it was special and when I was on the last piece I made a wish on the puzzle. I think it came through for me because I soon met you and Tristan. But you didn't act like my friends that's for sure."

Joey said, "You mean how we were playing keep away with the Millennium Puzzle? It was for you Yug. We just wanted to toughen you up so you could stand up to the real bullies. We were only teasing you." Yugi said, "Teasing me? You through a piece of my puzzle into the river and I was the one who stood up for you when the bully picked on you and Tristan." Joey replied, "He was a mean one alright. You stood up for us Yugi. And I'll never forget that because of you we got that moron expelled and Tristan and I learned what is was like to have a true friend."

"And you got the piece of the Millennium Puzzle back from the river and I was able it back together." Joey then said, "The truth to the matter is you're the best friend I've ever had." Yugi smiled and said, "Same goes for me. I just wish you could come with me to save my grandpa." Joey stated, "Don't worry. Somehow someway I promise we'll do it together." Yugi then said, "But how are you going to do it without an invitation?"

XxX Duelist Kingdom XxX

Two days passed quickly and it was finally time for the boat to leave for Duelist Kingdom and Yugi was waiting in line to board the boat. A men with hair like an antenna said, "Attention all duelists. Welcome to this event sponsored by Industrial Illusions. You received with your invitation the star chips that will grant you entry into the contest. You are all elite invited by us after close observation of your past Duel Monsters contests. You each have a fair and equal chance to win it all comes down to how well you've chosen your cards and how well you play. Now then duelists cross the ocean and enter the Duelist Kingdom."

One by one the duelists boarded the boat and then somebody said, "Hey you there get out of here. Only official contestants are allowed on board." Yugi then heard Joey said, "How do you know I'm not official?"

One of the guards said, "Because the official duelists aren't trying to sneak on board through the lower hatches." Seeing that it was Joey, Yugi got out of line and said, "Joey. I guess he was trying to sneak on board." As the guards said, "Stop your struggling. We're going to have to throw you out."

Joey replied, "No way. I came here to duel and I'm gonna duel." Yugi ran over and said, "Let him go. He's with me you've gotta let him in." "Hey Yugi." Yugi then said, "Joey what are you doing?" "Did you really think I was gonna let you do this on your own? Come on help me out." Yugi then said, "Please I need him to help me with this tournament."

Unknown to Yugi and Joey their other best friends Tea and Tristan were also sneaking on. Tea said, "Their distracted. Let's go." Tristan whispered, "Right." The two of them then snuck on

Back with Joey and Yugi she said, "I really need him I'm telling you the truth." One of the guards then said, "Only people with a star chip are allowed on board. There are no exceptions understand?" "But Joey why didn't you tell them that you have a star chip?"

Joey said, "I do?" "Of course." Joey then held out his hand as Yugi put a star chip in his hand and said, "According to this card. A star chip is proof that one is a duelists." The guard then said, "Hmmm. That may be but all participants are given two star chips. You'll be at a disadvantage."

"I'd rather be at a so called disadvantage then be without my best friend at Duelist Kingdom." One of the guards then said, "What do we do? The other guard then dialed a number and said, "Mr. Pegasus. We've got a problem sir."

As a box was raised Tea fell into Tristan and said, "Woah." Tristan replied, "Shh." "Don't use shush me Tristan." Tristan said, "Quiet down." The boat then took off and as Joey and Yugi leaned against the side Yugi said, "I'm glad that you were able to get on to be able to duel Joey." "Only because you sacrificed one of your star chips for me."

As Mai Valentine walked on the ship she heard Joey say, "But if any of the other player find out that we only have on star chip each they could try and take advantage of us." Yugi then replied, "Then don't go announcing that."

"Kind of exciting isn't it Yugi." "Definitely." Mai then said, "What do we have here?" Yugi and Joey looked over and Mai said, "So you're the Yugi kid everybody's talking about. Huh? But I'm amazed that a squirt like you could beat Kaiba. You're famous for that ya'know." "Thanks for that."

Joey said, "Hey miss I'm a really good friend of Yugi the master duelist in fact…" Mai then said, "Look you've either a champ or a chump. Cut this guy loose he's fashion challenged and deserves to be crushed in the games."

Joey then stupidly said, "Please crush me." As Mai walked away she said, "I'll crush you all eventually. The name's Mai." From where Tea and Tristan were hiding she said, "How arrogant. There's nobody better at playing Duel Monsters then Yugi." Tristan then said, "Shh. Quiet they'll hear you." Tea replied, "I don't care. She's still the best."

Inside the boat Joey started a big commotion about the rooms by saying, "Hey is this a joke or what? This is a luxury cruiser. I know you got better rooms somewhere." One of the guards that caught Joey trying to sneak on came over and said, "You again. We cut you a break and now you're causing more trouble? Do you wanna get thrown out of here?"

Weevil then walked in and said, "Huh? Hey aren't you that kid Yugi?" Yugi replied, "Yeah. And you're…" Joey then said, "Weevil and Rex the dino duelist." Rex said, "Hmph. You're wasting your time with those guys. They only give private rooms to finalists from the last championship. Like us."

Yugi then said, "Congratulations on the regional win Weevil." Weevil replied, "It was nothing." Rex said, "Yeah I went easy on him. That time." Joey said, "Well this time Yugi and I are going to take the tournament. Right Yugi?"

Weevil said, "To tell you the truth winning the last championship didn't really feel like much. Guess I can't call myself the champion until I beat the duelist that beat Kaiba. But I'm sure I'll end up battling you in the big tournament Yugi. Frankly I look forward to it." "Me two Weevil."

Rex said, "I look forward to some dino demolition." Weevil then said, "Let me tell you a little secret. It's something none of the other duelists know yet." "I don't think I want to know then. That's cheating." "The other duelists will find out soon enough. But there are new rules on the island that require more strategy."

Rex stated, "Rules are for wimps. In dueling you either smash you opponent or get smashed yourself. It's one or the other." Joey replied, "Strength is good but you also need to combine them with other types of cards." Rex replied, "Who asked you? Stay out of my way or I'll stomp you like everybody else."

"We'll see stomps who when we get to the island." Weevil said, "Ignore him. Let's stomp out the competition." Joey replied, "What do you mean?" Weevil replied, "Check out those chumps. There already trading. Players are swapping cards and strengthening their decks getting ready for the big tournament. It's also a good way to get a feel for your opponent's cards."

Yugi then thought, I bet this is how Weevil gets an insight for his opponent's cards. But that could help me find a way to defeat him when I finally duel him. Joey was over with the other players swapping cards and was saying, "Woah strong cards. Wanna trade? How about you? Anybody? Help me out here?" Yugi then said, "Well I guess Joey is trying to swap some of his cards for new ones."

Weevil then said, "If you've come all this way and you're still trying to improve your deck you've got to be pretty desperate." Weevil then started to walk away and continued saying, "I'll catch you on the flip side."

XxX Duelist Kingdom XxX

Back with Tea and Tristan where Tea had gotten up from the cold and Tristan said, "Hey Tea. Stay down or we're busted." Tea replied, "It's freezing out here. I can't sit still." Tristan laughed, "In another few hours the sun will rise." "That's not funny Tristan."

As they got down a kid that they went to school with named Bakura walked out and Tea said, "Look. Isn't that Bakura?" Tristan replied, "Bakura? You mean Bakura from school?" Tea replied, "I wonder what he's doing here?" "Uh I guess he's in the tournament."

Back with Yugi she was drinking one of her Gatorade's she brought in the flavor Green Apple when Joey walked over and said, "Yugi I got some good card trading in." Yugi replied, "Let me take a look Joe." Joey showed them to her and Yugi replied, "Salmandra, Kunai With Chain, Shield and Sword, and Baby Dragon. Nice cards Joey. With these new magic cards in your deck along with the monsters it will really improve your chances for winning."

Joey said, "Alright so now I'm ready to win every duel I play." Yugi laughed, "It's going to be more complicated than that Joey." Yugi then opened the container that held her cards and said, "Here Joey take this one. It's called the Time Wizard and can be very useful in a tight spot as it can turn the clock forward 1,000 years."

Joey replied, "Thanks I'll take it. I can't get over how you're always helping me out." Weevil then said, "Ah we meet again." Yugi replied, "It's you again Weevil." Once Weevil was near the railing he said, "Ah the evening winds sure feel nice. So did you trade for any good cards Yugi?" Yugi shook her head and said, "No I decided that I was going to stick with my Grandpa's cards to duel with in the tournament." Weevil said, "I figured as much. You used the Exodia cards in your duel with Kaiba right? Those are the strongest cards of them all." Yugi replied "And also one of the most rare cards."

Weevil said, "Could I possibly see those legendary cards?" Yugi got them out and said, "I don't see why not. Just be careful and give them right back." Weevil took the cards and said, "So these are the cards to summon Exodia. For a long time I've been trying to come up with some kind of strategy to beat these cards. But I couldn't come up with anything. Until this moment."

Weevil then walked back to the balcony and said, "Say goodbye to Exodia!" He then threw the cards in the ocean and started to walk away and laughed, "Now there's nobody who can challenge me." Joey said, "Why you." Joey started to go after him when Yugi said, "My Exodia cards. My Grandpa gave me those." Joey then said, "I'll get um." He then jumped in the ocean and Yugi said, "No Joey. Don't risk it. Joey where are you!?" Joey head then popped up out of the water and he said, "I promise you. I'll get them Yugi." "They aren't worth your life Joey!"

"Don't worry Yugi," Joey then grabbed the one floating by, "Look there I got one." "JOEY JUST GET BACK ON THE SHIP!" Joey replied, "No way. At least this time there's something I can do to help someone I care about. Current sure is strong though. It's hard to fight. But if I punk out now whose gonna help my sister Serenity?"

Joey grabbed the second card and said, "Just three more now." Then a wave came and pulled Joey under and Yugi jumped in without a second thought saying, "Joey!" She then swam over to Joey and said, "Hang on Joey!" Joey then said, "Yugi just three more." He then went under for a second time and Yugi followed him and grabbed his hand and pulled him up.

When they reached the surface Tea called out, "Yugi!" Tristan said, "Are you okay?" They then threw down a rope ladder and Tea said, "Grab a hold." Yugi then called out, "Tea! Tristan!" Once they were back on the ship Yugi said, "That was to close for comfort. I'm sure glad that you guys snuck on board."

Tea said, "We're a team. We all stick together." Tristan said, "We'll always watch your back." Yugi said, "Thanks so much guys. It means so much to me." Joey then said, "I'm sorry Yugi. I failed. I only got two of your cards." "I rather have you and my best friends then have Exodia." Joey replied, "It's not okay. It's always this way with me. I'm never able to help anybody. Not even my own sister Serenity."

Yugi replied, "Your sister Serenity?" Tea stated, "Really? You have a sister Joey." "Our parent divorced years ago when we were kids. She lives far away with my mother. My sisters had really bad eyes since she was born. Eventually she'll go blind"

Yugi replied, "I had no idea Joey. I'm so sorry." Joey replied, "Thanks Yug. She sent me a message the doctor's told us that the time has come. Soon her eyes will be impossible to repair even with surgery. But there are specialists who could perform an operation now before it's to late. They could save her eyesight but there's no way I could pay for the operation. I have to win for her. Winning in the Duelist Kingdom and getting the prize money is the only way I can help Serenity."

As the sun rose Yugi said, "We're both going to do our best to win. You for your sister and me for my Gramps." Tea said, "That's right. We'll do this together." Tristan replied, "Look the island." Yugi said, "That's where Pegasus is and where Duelist Kingdom is being held. I will duel Pegasus and save Grandpa. I have to."

A/N sorry this is up so late. I've got so busy lately had no time at all to update but here it is. Thanks to everybody for being so patient with me. So thanks for all the follows and favorites. Hope you enjoy it. Until next Saturday or Sunday.

Next Time: Duelist Kingdom Begins part 1: The Insect Duelists Plan- The tournament has started and Yugi has her first duel against Weevil Underwood but she defeat the regional champion in her first duel ever in a tournament