Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ More Than Just Saving the World ❯ When Two Bond Together ( Chapter 3 )

Author’s Note: This is like the weirdest and longest chapter ever…it either has too much conversation or it has too much description…it’s all over the place…and it’s just plain weird…overall…it’s okay…I mean I did try to make it as close to the episodes as possible…some quotes are directly from the English dub while some I made up…Arkana’s name…I wasn’t sure of his Japanese name so I used the dub’s name…Just to tell you I won’t use the cards’ Japanese names because I’ll get confused…I hate typing this up…you know how many times I had to type Dark Magician? Too many!! Took me so long…Okay, go on and read my story… remember to review!! Wait…just forgot to mention that I created a little time slot at the end so that some things would fit in…okay? Yeah…   Disclaimer: I hate this part…horrible truth…I don’t own Yu-Gi-Oh…only Koshi…   More Than Just Saving the World By Sakura Kinomoto   Chapter 3            &n bsp;  When Two Bond Together             &nbs p;       “I’m glad Joey let us hang on to his Red Eyes Black Dragon,” thought Yugi after observing Joey’s duel with Esper Roba. He and Yami were wandering around Battle City, deciding on what to do next. “That’s his favourite card. Now that we have it, it’s like his heart is in our deck. No matter where we are, Joey will be with us.” He paused. “If we’re going to face Malik and his army of Rare Hunters, we’re going to need all the support we can get. I just hope Joey can survive the tournament without his Red Eyes.”           &n bsp;     Yami smiled and replied, “He can. Joey is a great duelist and he seems to get better with every duel he fights. He just has to keep believing in himself.”            ;      “Yeah,” said Yugi. “Joey has come a really long way since his first duel and he just defeated Esper Roba without using his Red Eyes. Maybe we need Joey’s card to save the world from evil.” Then he gasped. “Speaking of evil, how will we know where will Malik strike next? We still don’t even know what he looks like.”           &n bsp;     An evil laugh broke unto the two’s thoughts. Yami watched with interest as the clown “invited” him into the tent to face the clown’s master. “This would be interesting,” he thought. Therefore, he followed the clown’s directions and walked right into the tent. He saw and the clown disappeared into the magic box so he followed suit. He didn’t hear the shouts behind him, calling for him.            &nbs p;    When Yami stepped out of the magic box, he found himself in a room. He noticed a computer and it showed his profile for Battle City Tournament. A hologram of his Dark Magician appeared and declared he’s not worthy to be his master. Yami smirked, “All right. Enough of these tricks.”                  A shadow stepped out from the dark, into the light. The shadow laughed, “Welcome, Yugi Motou. I am the Illusionist know as Arkana, and soon your favourite card will be dueling for me. Only a true master of illusions deserves to hold a Dark Magician. You will never understand its full potential.”          &nb sp;      “That is enough, Arkana,” snarled Yami.            &nb sp;    Arkana laughed again and walked forward. “Sorry, Yugi. I know it must be hard to think of your favourite card in another duelist’s deck. Well, I challenge you to a duel. The winner will take the loser’s Dark Magician,” he declared.             ;     Yami smirked. “And I accept. You must know that when a duelist builds his deck, he chooses his favourite from many different types of cards, but sometimes a card can chooses a duelist. The two are connected and the duelist can tap into the card’s true power because each is bonded by the heart of the cards. And the Dark Magician chose me.” Yami took out his deck, shuffled it and easily took out the Dark Magician from the top. “He has never let me down,” he said. “I place my complete trust in my Dark Magician.”          &nbs p;      The illusionist then led Yami down some stairs. He claimed that his superiors have ordered to make the duel a spectacle. Yami started to wonder who his superiors were. “Could this deranged showman be working for Malik? If that’s true, than there can be much more at stake here than just my Dark Magician.” They walked through a steel door and into a dueling ring.            &nb sp;    The two shuffled each other’s deck before they started to duel. Suddenly, Yami gasped in surprise as he was pulled back and his ankles were locked to the ring. Two dark energy disks pooped out and Arkana said if they touch the disks, they’ll be sent to the Shadow Realm immediately.           &n bsp;     Yami noticed the numbers on top of the disks and realized the lower their life points, the closer the disk will get. Arkana then showed him the key box between their feet. It shows the opponent’s life points. When reaches down to zero, it’ll open showing a key and a locator card. “You’re insane!” said Yami.            &nb sp;    Soon the duel began. Yami placed one card face down and placed Beta the Magnet Warrior in defense mode. Arkana placed Lenion, the Fiend Jester in defense mode as well. If he can get another monster on the field, he can sacrifice and bring in his Dark Magician which he used tricks to get it into his first hand.            &nb sp;    Yami snickered. He’ll never let Arkana trick him. He’ll need to think like a trickster too. So he played Card Destruction so Arkana’s plan won’t succeed. Arkana looked devastated. His plan was ruined. Then Yami used Brain Control to take the Fiend Jester and sacrificed the two monsters to bring out his Dark Magician. Since Arkana was open for an attack, Yami ordered his monster to attack.            & nbsp;    Arkana has already lost more than half his life points but he smiled to himself. Yami has no idea of the tricks up his sleeves. He will win this duel and banish Yami to the shadow Realm. He played Mystic Tomato in defense mode and a card face down.            &nb sp;    Since Mystic Tomato was a weak monster, Yami decided to summon Beta the Magnet Warrior to destroy the tomato. Arkana activated his trap card, Dark Renewal. He sent the two weak monsters to the Graveyard and brought forth his Dark Magician.             ;     After a few seconds, the two players both had the same number of cards on the field: A Dark Magician and four cards face down. The illusionist played Mystical Guillotine. The card pulled in Yami’s Dark Magician right on to the Platform, ready to cut his head.            &nb sp;    Just then Yami saved his Dark Magician with Magical Hats. Arkana used Thousand Knives to detect Yami’s monster and destroy it but Yami used Curse Breaker to cancel out all magic cards. Both Magic Magicians attacked each other at the same time. Both Dark Magicians attacked each other and was destroyed. Then the two played Monster Reborn to bring back the Magicians. “Why don’t you unlock us from these shackles and finish this duel with honor?” asked Yami. “With honor?” repeated Arkana. “And ruin all the fun? Never!” He told Yami about his purpose behind this duel: to get back his Catherine. It seems like he has complete trust in Malik instead of his cards. That will be his downfall. Both players placed cards faced down. Arkana activated Back into the Dark, which can transport any monster directly to the Graveyard. Yami used Mystical Ref Panel to save his Dark Magician not knowing that was only a decoy. Arkana activated Nightmare’s Chains to bind Dark Magician to make it out of play. Now Yami was open for an attack. The other Dark Magician attacked Yami as his Dark Magician watched helplessly as his master was attacked. What can he do?   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*   Koshi clutched her chest where her heart was. She breathed in heavily and leaned against the alley wall. What was happening to her? Her heart hurts and she has problems breathing. Just then, she thought of Yami. Was he in trouble? The millennium symbol appeared on her forehead and she glowed, disappearing from the alley.   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*   “Kai ba sir, Koshi Janoseke’s id signal has disappeared as well. We’re suspecting that she want to the same place as Yugi Motou.” Seto clenched his fist. Why does Koshi always appear with Yugi? He has to defeat Yugi soon so he can win Koshi’s heart as well…   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*   As Yami played Big Shield Guard Dog in defense mode to protect his life points, something glowed off the side of the ring. When the glow disappeared, Koshi appeared. She seemed to have some trouble with her heart but once she saw Yami, all pain vanished. “Yami!” she cried out as she wanted to walk towards the spirit. The spirit held up his hand. “Don’t come closer,” he warned. “There’s a dark energy disk there.” Koshi immediately stopped and asked, “Are you okay?” “I’m feeling better now you’re here,” smiled Yami. Koshi blushed. Arkana laughed evilly, “I see you have your lover here, Yugi. But she won’t be safe either.” Chains appeared from the ceiling to capture Koshi. The chains wrapped around Koshi and hug from the ceiling. “Let her go!” shouted Yami. The illusionist held up his finger, waving it back and forth. “Na-uh. We’ll have to finish the duel. It’s time for my next move.” He placed a monster, Doll of Demise and activated Ecto-Plasmer. “Ecto-Plasmer is a magic card that will drain the very soul of my monster,” he explained, “creating a concentrated form of energy called ectoplasm which is then fired directly at you.” Koshi screamed as the ectoplasm from the Doll of Demise was fired at Yami. She watched helplessly as Yami’s life points was lowered and the dark energy disk moved closer. “You’re the master and they are the servants. They should ensure victory for you even though it means to destroy them to get there,” said Arkana. “You’re a sick man,” spat Yami. Arkana then drained the soul of his Dark Magician, directing the ectoplasm at Yami. He didn’t seem to notice the smirk on Koshi’s face but he did notice the fact that the purple Dark Magician’s soul was drained as well, protecting Yami. His plan has backfired. “Didn’t you know,” said Yami, “when more than one of the same monsters are on the field, they are both effected the same way? The attack on me has been canceled out.” He then gave Koshi a thumb-up. The girl smiled back at him. Arkana placed a card face down. “Get ready to kiss your Dark Magician and your mind goodbye.” Yami summoned Gazelle King of the Beasts to hopefully attack Arkana’s life points but the deranged person had a trap hidden for the spirit. He activated Shadow Balance. It allows the players to balance out the numbers of monsters they have on the field. Since Arkana had no monsters, Yami won’t have any either. Then he played Dark magic Curtains to bring out his second Dark Magician by giving up half of his life points. Then he used Anti-Magic Arrows, destroying Yami’s two face down cards. The Dark Magician was about to attack Yami when Dark Magic Curtains appeared on Yami’s side. Apparently, Arkana didn’t read the rules. The magic card can be available to both sides. It was show time for another Dark Magician, the Dark Magician Girl! When the two magicians attacked, Arkana thought he was going to win because his Dark Magician outranks the Dark Magician Girl. When he looked again, only the Dark Magician Girl stood. “Why?” wailed Arkana. “My Dark Magician Girl gains 300 points for every Dark Magician in the Card Graveyard.”          &nb sp;      “But that still doesn’t add up,” said Arkana. “There’s only one Dark Magician in your Graveyard.” Yami smiled. “Look again. My magician here gets a power boost for every Dark Magician, no matter whose graveyard it’s in. Now, dark Magician Girl, attack Arkana’s life points directly!” Koshi cheered as the illusionist’s life points went down to zero. The box between Yami’s feet opened while the dark energy disk moved closer to Arkana. The illusionist smiled to himself. He always has an extra key up his sleeves. When he took it out though. He couldn’t move his hand. Malik made him think the key wasn’t really there. Yami unlocked himself and Yugi appeared. He quickly saved Arkana from the energy disk. When Arkana found out that Malik tricked him, the evil man took over his mind. “Ha! Arkana is gone. So we meet again, little Yugi,” said Malik through Arkana. “I’m sure you need no introduction.” Yugi scowled,” Show me your face to me. Coward!” “I will reveal myself to you when the time is right and no sooner,” replied Malik. “Once I obtain what’s mine and you know exactly what I want. The unlimited power of the Ancient Pharaoh, the spirit that lives within your puzzle.” “No way, Malik!” Malik laughed. “You can’t stop me.  Remember how I took control of Bandit Keith? I almost succeeded in separating you from your puzzle forever. Unfortunately, you were able to put it back together before you and your spirit friend, Yami, was destroyed.” “Tell me why do you want Yami’s power!” shouted Yugi. “Answer me!” “Because that power is rightfully mine,” claimed Malik. “And once I have it, I will be unstoppable. The world will belong to me and no one will stand in the way of my destiny, especially not you.” Yugi taunted Malik. “Oh yeah? Just watch me, Malik.” “Listen, little Yugi. My family has slaved for centuries, protecting the tomb of the Pharaoh till his return. And for what? I should be the Pharaoh,” exclaimed Malik. The boy said confidently,” Never! You won’t get the power of the Pharaoh and I’ll make sure of it! That power belongs to Yami, not you!” Malik laughed, “Well, we’ll just see about that, little Yugi. You’re nothing but a vessel for the Pharaoh’s spirit. You could never comprehend his strength nor could you stand in my way of getting it. We’ve given up too much to let someone else claim the throne. I was raised on the Ancient Scriptures learning all there is to know about King Yami and the Shadow Games. The key to his power is your puzzle and the three Egyptian God Cards. But I can’t just take the puzzle from you. According to the Ancient Scriptures, I have to defeat you in a duel first. Then I’ll banish you to the Shadow Realm.” Yugi asked,” Bit why would you want to do that?” “To make sure you stay out of my way!” answered Malik. “Once I gain control of the Millennium Puzzle and all three Egyptian God Cards, I’ll be king and much more worthy king then your counterpart, Yami. He doesn’t even know how to harness the great power that lies dormant within him. I, on the other hand, know well how to take them from him. My Millennium Rod will ensure that I get everything I need.” “Who has the cards?” “I already posses two of the Egyptian God Cards and I know where to find the third one. Soon enough, my loyal team of Rare Hunters will bring the final card to me.” Malik paused. “It’s only a matter of time, you see, that is until I take what is rightfully mine and banish you and the former Pharaoh to the dreaded Shadow Realm, where you will spend all of eternity while the rest of the world will bow before King Malik!” Malik laughed evilly. “You’re powerless against, little Yugi. My destiny cannot be stopped. Don’t you see? It’s only a matter of time the three Egyptian Gad Cards along with your puzzle will belong to me. Then I’ll strip the Pharaoh of his ancient powers and ensure them within myself.” Yugi thought, “I have to stop Malik from getting all these powers. I wish I knew more about Yami’s ancient past because history’s repeating itself and it’s my destiny to help him save the world again. I do know that Malik can’t succeed without the Millennium Puzzle.” He clutched the chain that held the puzzle. “In order to do that, he has to defeat me in a battle, so as long as I believe in the hearts of the cards and stay connected to Yami, I can stop him. “ Yugi said to the evil in front of him, “Malik, you’ll never defeat me in a duel so you’ll never get your greedy hands on my puzzle.” Malik snickered, “I promise you by the sands of Egypt, the power of the Pharaoh will be mine. Another one of my mind slaves is already in Battle City waiting to defeat you. He holds one of the Egyptian God Card.” “Huh, and what is the name of this card?” “You’ll find out soon, little Yugi. Till then, beware the Quiet One.” Yugi looked confused. “What do you mean Malik? Who is the Quiet One?” Malik answered, “We’ll meet again, Yugi.” Then he left and was gone. “I’m not afraid of you!” shouted Yugi. “Next time, show me your face.” During this whole time, Koshi was scowling at what Malik was saying, thinking Yami will be able to defeat this jerk. Now that Malik was gone, she called out to Yugi, “Yugi, would you like to give me a hand now? I’m pretty sure Malik heard you.” Yugi turned and looked at Koshi. “Oops,” he laughed awkwardly. “I’m sorry. By the look of those chains, I think Yami can save you faster than me.” With the glow of the Millennium Puzzle, Yami appeared and easily freed Koshi from those chains. Koshi buried her face into Yami’s chest. “I was so afraid, Yami. I thought you were going to be gone forever,” she sobbed. Yami lifted her head and looked into Koshi’s eyes. “I’m fine now,” he comforted her. “How do you know I was here?” The girl shook her head. “I don’t know. All I know was that I was in pain and then I was here.” “It seems like we have a bond. We know when we need each other, Promise me, Koshi, you’ll always be with me?” Yami asked as he kissed Koshi’s forehead. Koshi blushed but nodded her head. “I’ll always be there for you Yami. Physically, emotionally or spiritually. Remember that.” “I will,” smiled Yami. Their heads inched closer and closer, their lips nearly touching. Suddenly, the door burst open, “Yugi, you all right there, buddy?” shouted Honda. “We’re here!” cried Anzu. Just then, they all realized they destroyed Yami’s and Koshi’s moment. While the couple blushed furiously, Honda placed his arm on Yami’s shoulder. “So Yugi, I see you got yourself a girlfriend eh? Pretty thing. You have good taste, buddy.” Koshi’s face got even redder, if possible. “Koshi, I never knew you and Ya…Yugi were…”Anzu smiled. Sugoroku smiled. Maybe his grandson is finally growing up into a real man. Mokuba watched as the friends tease the couple. Wasn’t that the girl the Koshi Janoseke Seto was treating so specially? Why was she with Yugi and they were going to kiss? Does that mean Seto fell for someone’s girlfriend? Should he tell Seto what he saw? If he did, Seto will be so mad; he’ll kill Yugi and use force to get Koshi. Knowing his brother, that’s exactly what he’ll do. Maybe he should keep quiet. After all, it’s the adult world; it’s only between Yugi, Koshi and his brother…   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*