Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Duellist League ❯ Battle Sage 4: Revelation! Secrets of the Duellist League ( Chapter 4 )

Author's Note: Thanks to DJ Rodriguez, Depressed Pixie, Silver Moon Phoenix, Lady Azura, anime-ruthless v.1 & Tellemicus Sundance for reviewing.

 

Battle Stage 4: Revelation! The Secret of the Duellist League

 

Location: Somewhere over the Asian Continental Region Date: April 29 2005

 

“This is Duellist League 1 bound for the Shuba region, requesting air path clearance.”

 

“This is ground station Bravo, Duellist League 1 you are cleared, beginning procedures immediately.”

 

Somewhere within a vast construct known by no name a phone rung, a man picked up, “Yes.”

 

“Sir, they're arriving.”

 

The man smiled, “Excellent, are we ready?”

 

“Everything is in place sir, we're ready to proceed.”

 

“Good, very good.”

 

Meanwhile;

 

A 17 year old boy ran down a corridor, shoving people out of his way as he went, he wouldn't allow anyone to stop him from delivering his report. He burst into a large dark room, a wooden chair stood in the middle, the light from the torches on the walls creating looming flickering shadows over everything. The boy bowed in front of the chair.

 

“They're arriving.” He reported.

 

The being in the chair nodded, “Gather the hunters, we ride tonight.”

 

The boy nodded quickly leaving from the room, however before he got out of the room the man on the chair called out to him. “Yes sir?”

 

“Is, she with them?”

 

The boy inclined his head, the being paused for a moment then looked up, “Gather the hunters.” The boy nodded and left, leaving the being alone with his thoughts.

 

In Another Locale;

 

“HE DID WHA!” Katsuya Jyoonouchi yelled. He was currently pacing a private suite on the Super Jumbo headed for the Shuba region.

 

“That creep! He can't beat you in duel monsters so he resorts to violence, I knew he was a cockroach, but who knew how low that, that!” Anzu agreed looking down right pissed off holding an ice pack to Yuugi's jaw sitting next to him.

 

Yuugi shook his head and pushed the ice pack away massaging his jaw, “It's ok guys, Haga was just angry that's all, I'm ok, I've been hit harder.” Yuugi said his eyes getting a far away look in them for a moment as if he were revisiting bad memories.

 

Anzu sensed it and grabbed his hand; Yuugi snapped out of his memory and looked over at Anzu smiling gently placing his hand over hers, however their romantic moment was interrupted.

 

“WHAT THE!” Jyoonouchi exclaimed, both looked up to see what Jou was on about, he pointed to the windows.

 

Anzu and Yuugi turned around to see that all the windows that lined the side of the plane they were sitting against were suddenly being covered over. Yuugi blinked, “This is certainly odd.”

 

“AH, I've seen this on spy shows, there about to gas us, QUICK WE GOT TO GET OUT OF HERE!” Jyoonouchi bellowed running around the room. Yuugi and Anzu sweat dropped.

 

“Yuugi how did we ever become friends with him…?” Anzu asked.

 

“Um, I dunno Anzu, I really don't…” Yuugi admitted sighing watching Jyoonouchi continue to run around the room exclaiming they were all about to be gassed; Serenity who was sitting quietly next to Yuugi was groaning rubbing her temples.

 

“KATSUYA WOULD YOU SIT DOWN!” She snapped, Jyoonouchi stopped and looked around.

 

“What's wrong Jyoonouchi?” Yuugi asked trying not to stare at Serenity.

 

“I could a sworn for a second that Mai was here.” Jou explained making Serenity flush with embarrassment.

 

Yuugi sighed, “I wonder how long…” He began before the intercom interrupted him.

 

“Ladies and Gentleman if you'll go to your nearest window you'll be able to get your first look at the Shuba Region.”

 

The gang gathered around a window of the plane as the covers on the windows retracted revealing the outside world to them, “Whoa, now this is cool.”

 

Below them laid out as far as they could see was a sea of different shades of green, in the distance just visible to the naked eye was a large city whose details were obscured by distance and fog.

 

“This place is huge.” Jyoonouchi commented trying to take in every detail he could from this altitude.

 

“I know, how is it possible to have a tournament in a place this size, no one will ever find each other.” Anzu observed.

 

“Well I'm sure Pegasus knows what he's doing or he wouldn't have organised the tournament.” Yuugi pointed out turning around to sit in his seat again.

 

“I suppose ya right Yuugi, even if Pegasus is an evil creep.” Jyoonouchi agreed also turning in the seat to sit down.

 

As Anzu and Serenity continued to take in the view Anzu edged slightly closer, “Serenity, where did you go when Yuugi was duelling?”

 

Serenity turned around to look at Anzu, “What do you mean?”

 

“You were there one second but when I turned to say something to you, you were gone.” Anzu replied.

 

“Oh, that, um well I had to use the bathroom.” Serenity admitted not looking directly into Anzu's eyes brushing some hair from her face.

 

Anzu nodded silently and sat down, before she could press any further Serenity asked, “Why isn't Honda along?”

 

“Oh Honda had some family business to take care of, and he wasn't planning on coming anyway his aunt is very sick.” Yuugi explained while Jyoonouchi sat back looking quite pleased about this.

 

“At least he won't be hitting on my sister anytime soon.” Jou muttered happily, Yuugi overheard.

 

“Come on Jou, you can't protect Serenity forever, I mean she's growing to be very attractive girl.” Yuugi admitted throwing a smile Serenity's way.

 

“YUUG! IT ISN'T BAD ENOUGH I'VE GOT TO WORRY ABOUT HONDA MAKING MOVES ON MY SISTER NOW YOU'RE TRYING TO GET SOME!” Jyoonouchi bellowed putting Yuugi in a headlock, Serenity was smiling and her face flushed brightly, however Anzu looked remarkably put out throwing Serenity dirty looks which the younger Wheeler ignored.

 

Before Jyoonouchi could lynch Yuugi for making eyes at his sister the intercom came alive once again, “Ladies and Gentleman if you'll please resume your seats we're about to begin landing procedures.”

 

“Trust me Yuug, we're going to finish this later.” Jyoonouchi grumbled resuming his seat; Yuugi chose to sit on the other side of Anzu and Serenity far out of Jyoonouchi's grasp as everyone belted in.

 

The landing was so smooth that it was only when Yuugi glanced out of the window; he realized that they were taxiing along the runway towards the terminal. Finally Pilot's voice floated over the intercom once more proclaiming their freedom from the plane and welcoming them to the Shuba region.

 

The gang descended into the terminal, a great gaggle of press, duellists and interested onlookers watched as the first duellists stepped off the plane. The gang collected their bags from the carrousel and began walking towards the exit of the terminal, Yuugi held Anzu's and Jyoonouchi's arms when they spotted Haga collecting his bags with Dinosaur Ryuzaki. They both settled for muttering several colourful profanities under there breathes in Japanese, Yuugi raised an eyebrow suddenly realizing that his crush could have quite the potty mouth when she wanted.

 

“Come on guys lets get out of here.” Yuugi said quietly turning to leave, running right into Pegasus's head of security Croquet.

 

“I'm sorry Mr. Mutou I can't let you do that yet, Mr. Pegasus has requested that all duellists remain in the terminal until his announcement.” Croquet explained.

 

Yuugi nodded, “Ah, Croquet do you know why the tournament area is so expansive?”

 

“Yes, I do.” Without a further word Croquet turned and walked away disappearing into the crowd of duellists.

 

“Well that was enlightening.” Jyoonouchi commented.

 

“Yeah, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what Pegasus says.” Anzu agreed walking over and sitting on a nearby row of chair the others joined her after a moment.

 

The group did not have to wait long, slowly the lighting dimmed, as if with the same node that the lights were being turned down with the assembled Duellists, Press and onlookers went quiet. From the ceiling several banks of plasma screens lowered clicking into place.

 

The screens sprang to life displaying Pegasus's smiling face, “Welcome, welcome to you all, Duellists, members of the Press, members of the Public I bid you welcome on this auspicious occasion. Less than one week ago I appeared on televisions around the world proclaiming the opening of my new tournament, the Duellist League. But I also proclaimed this would be like nothing any of you had ever experienced, and I live up to my promises.”

 

“When the Duellists who signed to this tournament received their packages they will have noticed the Duellist Gloves. While many of you may believe that you must collect star chips from your fellow duellists to gain entry into a Duellist Kingdom style Finals tournament. Well I am here to tell you, that is completely wrong.” Pegasus explained seemingly enjoying the fact that he had deceived so many, including Yuugi into believing as such.

 

The on-screen Pegasus held up a Duellist Glove identical to the ones Jyoonouchi and Yuugi were wearing on their Duel Disk hands, “These Duellist Gloves have been designed to hold four, badges, to earn these badges you must travel around to different cities and compete in Duel Monsters Gyms against the `Gym Leaders'. Only the most talented and skilled Duellists will earn the five badges necessary to gain entry into the final tournament to face… well that would spoil the fun wouldn't it. First you will need to register for the League, but that cannot be done from your present location, oh no, this can only be done in Erebus, where is Erebus you ask, well that is something you will have to determine for yourselves. There are many duellists and many more surprises, so do not wait, throw yourselves into the tournament and begin the adventure of your lives!”

 

With that the screens went blank and retracted into the ceiling, as soon as the lights came back up the room exploded with noise, the Press were attempting to the views of excited Duellists to the news of this revelation. Many of the Duellists were talking with their friends even more confident now of succeeding in their chosen quests for glory. But as suddenly as the noise level had risen to a fever pitch, everyone was silent as Croquet stepped up onto a platform holding a microphone.

 

“Mr. Pegasus has explained the basics of this tournament, but now I must explain the finer points. As you travel around to the various areas where the Duel Monsters Gyms are located you will encounter other duellists, at anytime you may if you wish duel with them to acquire money. However the various currency is not valid in this Region, so we require you to hand over all money you have in your possession to the attendants that are now circulating, your money will be safe and returned to you if you either drop out of the tournament or you are eliminated.” Croquet explained as the attendants took Yuugi, Jyoonouchi, Anzu's and Serenity's money putting it in separate zip lock bags writing their names on the front before placing it in a strong box with the money they'd collect from others.

 

“In the Shuba region the only valid currency you are allowed to have on you is Duellum,” Croquet said holding up some paper money that reminded Yuugi of the look of American currency, except this money appeared laminated, “Duellum is available only in paper form and is available in denominations of one, five, ten, twenty, fifty, seventy and one hundred. If you lose a duel either to a Gym Leader or a fellow competitor you must surrender half your money, or in the case where you have less than one thousand Duellums to your name you must surrender the entire amount.”

 

“Now if all Duellists will come to the table that has been set out in front of you in an orderly fashion you can collect the packages containing a Map, a guide book and five thousand Duellum. These packages are marked in order of the first letter of your last name, if there is any trouble the perpetrators will be ejected from the tournament.”

 

Croquets words had the desired effect, quickly and quietly all the Duellists lined up in several rows in front of the table. As they moved along the line Yuugi had the chance to look around the Duellists, he caught Vivian Wong's eye, she gave him a sultry wink and a seductive smile which Yuugi was glad Anzu didn't see. As he looked around to the other side he saw Kaiba waiting in line to collect his package looking as if this was beneath him. What surprised Yuugi was that a blonde girl who was in the line furthest from Yuugi was making eyes at Kaiba, Yuugi rubbed his eyes and blinked, but no matter how many times he did it the girl was still making eyes for Kaiba. As Yuugi walked to the front of his line he felt certain that a girl giving a look to Kaiba as that girl was could only mean one thing. The world was very much ending.

 

“Huh, Anzu what are you doing over here?” Yuugi questioned confused seeing Anzu hanging around the line next to his as he walked back to where Serenity was sitting.

 

“Oh I was ah waiting for you Yuugi.” Anzu explained quickly pushing something down into her bag, Yuugi raised an eyebrow curiously and was about to ask Anzu something when she grabbed him by the arm.

 

“Oh I think Serenity's getting pretty lonely over there we should go join her.” Anzu said quickly dragging Yuugi back to Serenity as Jyoonouchi collected his package.

 

Serenity looked up from her book at them as they waited for Jyoonouchi to walk back, “Are about ready Yuug?” He asked.

 

Yuugi nodded, “Yep, let's go!”

 

To Be Continued…