Twilight's Journey in Battle City

Chapters

Chapter 1: The New World
Chapter 2: Twilight VS Joey and Joey VS The Rare Hunter
Chapter 3: The Tournament Begins
Chapter 4: The Tale of Two Duels
Chapter 5: The Element of Kindness and the Unexpected Visitor
Chapter 6 The Test from the Princess Part 1
Chapter 7 Test from the Princess Part 2
Chapter 8: Slifer Appears
Chapter 9: Kidnapping
Chapter 10: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 1
Chapter 11: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 2
Chapter 12: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 3
Chapter 13: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 4

Chapter 1: The New World

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Crystal Empire, Dusk.

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Two weeks after her coronation Twilight Sparkle was summoned to the Crystal Empire for her first princess summit. After arriving Celestia tells them to hit the hay for the day, and the summit would begin in the morning. When Twilight finally gets some sleep a mysterious unicorn attempts to steal her crown. After chasing her down, she tackles the mare which then causes the crown to fly out of the saddlebag and into a magic mirror. Quickly the thief jumps in after it, and the girls go tell the other 3 princesses about the this.

"Sunset Shimmer who was a former student of mine, began her studies not to long before Twilight did. But when she didn't get what she wanted as quickly as she liked her heart became cruel and dishonest. I tried so hard to help her, but she eventually abandoned her studies and perused her own path which has sadly led her to steal your crown," Celestia said as she stood before the girls.

Spike took out the counterfeit crown and showed it to Celestia. " I suppose Sunset Shimmer thought you wouldn't notice right away that this was not yours. And by the time you did, it would be too late to go after your crown and Element of Harmony."

Twilight walked up to her teacher and asked," I don't understand! Where did she go? Where did she take my crown?"

"You'll soon know more about this place than even I do," Celestia said.

The group headed back to the room where the mirror was. Princess Luna explained to them that it was a gateway to another world, and that it opens and closes on it self every two months. Celestia told them that she had secretly hopped that her former student would return seeking her guidance. After this load of information Cadence added more pressure on Twilight by telling her the importance of getting her element back. Soon after trying to enter the world, Twilight's other friends insisted that they would go to, but the princess said," Sending all of you could upset the balance of this alternate world. Creating havoc that would make it impossible for Twilight to get the crown back from Sunset Shimmer."

The girls remarked encouragement to their friend as she slowly entered the portal. Even though the warning was made Spike managed to slip under the ponies legs and run into the portal after Twilight.

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Domino City, Morning

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Twilight slowly opened her eyes, and her first sight was Spike who was a 9 year old boy with green spiky hair, a purple jacket and jeans on. Twilight herself had the same hairstyle and eyes, but had a blank purple T-shirt with a purple skirt with her cutie mark on it.

Twilight after seeing this yells so loud Spike had to physically put her hand over her mouth! After this Twilight freaks out about her new body including not having her beloved horn. So the two decide to start looking around for the crown.

"Spike how are you having such an easy time moving around in this body?"

"Well this is how I walk back home just with a new look that's all. Twilight watch out your about to!"

Twilight trips on the ground and lands in front of two teenagers.

"Fall!," Spike said.

The girl teenager kneels down and asks Spike," Is she alright?"

Spike replies, "Aw, yea she just isn't feeling herself today."

The boy who had huge spiked hair helps Twilight get up and introduces himself.

"My names Yugi Muto, and this is Tea. You seem a bit lost, where are supposed to be going?"

She replied," I'm actually looking for something. Have you two seen a gold crown with a magenta star shaped jewel embedded in it anywhere?"

Tea then runs over and grabs a poster and shows it Twilight.

" Kaiba Cooperation's Battle City Duel Monsters Tournament? Winner receives the title of greatest duelist in the world, and the battle city crown! Hey this is my crown! How ever did it end up as a prize for a tournament? Aw I'll never get it back now!," Twilight said as she then started to weep.

Yugi pates her back and says, "If that crown is truly yours when I win the tournament I'll give it back to you. Would that make you feel better?"

She nodded and said, "Well thank you Yugi, but I think I should enter to increase the odds, but there is one problem. I never even heard of Duel Monsters before."

Yugi and Tea were shocked by her statement, and decided to bring her to Yugi's Grandpa to teach her the rules.

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Yugi's House, Noon

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"Grandpa! I'm home!," Yugi cheerfully yelled.

Mr. Muto came out of back along with Tristan and Joey who were carrying a set of boxes for him.

"Hey Yug, who's the new girl?," Joey asked.

"Well, Oh yea I never got your name," Yugi said.

Twilight replied," My name is Twilight Sparkle, and this is my friend Spike. Were new here and Yugi said Mr. Muto could help me learn Duel Monsters."

Mr. Moto laughed and made a big smile. "Of course I can teach you, but it will take a long time at least 2 days."

Yugi said, "That's fine the tournament doesn't start for another 4 days anyway. Oh yea I almost forgot to introduce you two. Twilight and Spike this is Tristan and Joey two of my best friends."

Both of the guys shook Twilight's hand, and then they went into the living room.

"Thank you for helping me get my crown back Yugi, it's very important I get it back," Twilight said as she sat on the couch next to Tea.

Yugi replied, "That crown must be really important to you huh. Is there something special about it?"

"There is actually, but I really don't think you will believe the reason. It's kind of weird."

Tea said, "Well tell us, for what us four have been through we will believe anything."

Twilight after taking a deep breath explains the story and the group honestly believes it. After the story Joey also agrees if he wins to give Twilight the crown. Then the group tells the story of what happened at Duelist Kingdom and about Pegasus. The group then got to the part about the finals when Sunset Shimmer's name came up.

"Oh the finalists where me, Joey, Mai, Bandit Keith, and Sunset Shimmer. Hey, wasn't Sunset Shimmer the person who tried to take your crown Twilight?"

She nodded, and then the others explain that Sunset Shimmer was a famous duelist who was Pegasus' adopted daughter who got powerful cards from him. After the tournament they saw her in streets a few minutes before they met Spike and Twilight.

"And that's basically it. Quite a tale isn't, and I can't wrap my head around that your a princess, but I promise we will help you get your crown back," Yugi said.

Mr. Muto walked in and told the kids its time to go to bed for the night, and offered Twilight and Spike to stay with them until the tournament was over. The other three went home while Yugi made a bed for Twilight on the couch, and a mini bed for Spike on blow-up mattress. When the lights were out Twilight couldn't help feeling worried about her training the next day after Joey described it earlier. Spike told Twilight not to worry, but Twilight still felt worried a bit.

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Yugi's House, Morning

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"Time to wake up miss it's time for your training!," Mr. Muto shouted while banging a frying pan by Twilight's ear.

She then quickly heads with him into the card shop. He then explained all of the rules of the game including the new ones made for the Battle City Tournament. Twilight quickly picked up the game, and during her breaks read some books about it that Mr. Muto had in the back. After two whole days of training Twilight was given some cards by Mr. Muto to construct her first deck.

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Yugi's House, Noon.

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Yugi came back from school carrying a package for Twilight. She opened it and there was a new deck of cards. A letter was also included in the box.

Twilight opened the letter then said," It's from my friends back in Equestria I wonder how they got it here. Dear Twilight, After doing some research on the world your in we decided to send these cards to you. We hope they help. Love, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, AppleJack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Candace. Let's take a look at them."

She looked through the cards which was a unicorn magician deck which made her feel good as spell casters were her favorite type of monster. After hours of building her deck, she showed it to gramps for some advice. He gave the a ok with a huge grin, and then she went with Yugi and Joey to pick up their duel disks for the tournament.

Chapter 2: Twilight VS Joey and Joey VS The Rare Hunter

The sun was shining on the sidewalk as the group walked towards the shop where they would get their long-awaited duel disks. When they passed a clothing boutique with a 50% off sale Tea quickly ran in and told the group she would meet them at the shop after her shopping. Tristan quickly went in and grabbed her.

"Tristan let me go! I was just about to try on the most beautiful new shoes.," Tea wined then she was let down.

The others were silent because if they said something Tea would get even more enraged.

Twilight felt really sorry for her especially of how because she knows how Rarity gets when she doesn't get to go shopping on a great sale day.

"It's OK Tea, it's just that the tournament is more important, and the two boys want you to be there. If one of us doesn't win I'll never get my crown back, and Equestria will be in grave danger without the Elements of Harmony. Do you understand what's at stake?," Twilight said to Tea as the boys went ahead.

Tea replied, "Yes of course I understand Twilight. It's just that what me and Yugi learned at the museum the other day is making me feel worried."

"Well, you can tell me what's troubling you," Twilight said.

On the way Tea explained of what Ishizu spoke to them about the past and how Yugi was a ancient spirit named Yami living within his puzzle. Twilight was fascinated by the magic of the millennium items especially Yugi's puzzle.

After walking for a bit the guys suddenly stopped.

"Hey, why did you guys stop?," Tea asked.

Joey said, "Because we're here already. Ah yea! I'm ready to rock this tournament, and get my own duel disk! Let's go in already! "

Ok here we go, Thought Tea, I know this tournament's going to be risky, but we will all get through it together.

Joey and the others walked into the store where two employees were stationed at the counter.

"May we help you," the two men said.

Yugi said, " Yes all three of us would like to sign up for the Battle City Tournament."

"Aw yes you two come over here while my associate will handle with your female friend," the man with the blue bandana said.

Twilight walked up to the counter as the guy shook her hand.

"Hello my names Twilight Sparkle and I'm a new duelist here, but I really need to enter the tournament. Can you see if there's any way I could," she said to the man.

He replied, "The rules do state that best duelists may compete, but maybe there's something about your deck that may let you in. May I please see them. Don't worry I'm just putting them into our card scanner where the data will displayed on this computer."

She handed him over her deck. After the scanning he gave the cards back.

After looking at the data the main said to Twilight," Miss you seem to have a deck mostly made of cards that aren’t in our data base, but after close examination these cards are authentic. Can you give me a moment I'll have to call Mr. Kaiba about this."

Twilight nodded, and she took a seat next to Tea. The employee dialed the number and started to talk to Kaiba.

"Mr. Kaiba."

"Yes what is it?"

"Well someone who isn't in our database came to register for the Battle City Tournament."

"You know the rules only anyone I see fit can be in my tournament. If they aren’t in their no entry. Is that clear."

"Yes sir, but this girl has a deck of cards not seen in our database either."

"What! Any card not in our database is either counterfeit or one of a kind. Did you scan the cards?"

"Yes and the cards were verified by the machine. They're real cards sir, so what should I do let her enter or not?"

If this deck has one of a kind cards then how could I have greatest deck in the game without them, Kaiba thought.

"Let the girl enter, but make sure the satellite tracking system is working on her duel disk at all times. Is that clear?"

"Yes sir."

The man put down the phone and grabbed a duel disk from the back shelf and handed it to Twilight.

"Congratulates Miss Sparkle, your officially a duelist in the Battle City Tournament. Mr. Kaiba was intrigued by your deck and decided to give you a shot. Good luck."

Twilight started to jump around with her duel disk in hand screaming, "Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!"

"Twilight are you ok?," Joey asked.

She nodded, and then the group left with their duel disks.

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Yugi's house, 2 PM.

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When the group walked into the game shop Spike jumped from from behind the counter, and came and hugged Twilight.

"Hey Mr. Muto look at our duel disks!," shouted Joey with excitement.

Mr. Muto nodded. He came over to Joey and Twilight.

"Now Twilight you may have learned the game extremely well, but you need to duel one of my former students to officially call yourself a duelist," Gramps said, and then he grabbed Joey.

Joey said," What? You mean me Gramps? Well I guess it would be fun, and plus I really wanted to try this duel disk out. So Twilight are you up for it?"

Twilight replied, "Of course, but where should we duel?"

Yugi replied,"How about in front of shop. What do you think Grandpa?"

Mr. Muto nodded in agreement, and the group headed outside for Twiligt's first official duel. Joey was on the left, and Twilight was on the right with the others being on the sidelines. The two duelists set up the duel disk system, and both drew their 5 cards.

"Good luck Joey! Even though we are friends it doesn't mean I'll go easy on you!," Twilight said.

Joey replied, " I wouldn't have it any other way! Let's go! Twilight you can have the first move."

Twilight VS Joey

Twilight's Turn: Twilight sets two cards face down, and then summons Blazer, Unicorn of fire (ATK: 1600 DEF: 400). She then activates it's eff adding Burning, the Fire Pegasus to the top of her deck. Twilight then ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2

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"I've never seen that card before. I guess the man at the shop was right that Twilight's cards are one of a kind. I hope Joey can stay focused," Yugi commented.

"Alright Princess, It's time to show you how it's done Joey Wheeler style!," Joey happily said.

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Joey's Turn: Joey summons Panther Warrior (ATK: 2000 DEF: 1600). He then sets one card face down, and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1

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Next turn Turn, Joey thought, I attack with my Panther Warrior and destroy her unicorn. Joey Wheeler is going to kick some butt next round.

"Alright it's my move!," Twilight said as she drew her card.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight summons Burning, the Fire Pegasus (ATK: 1300 DEF: 300). Then activates her set Polymerization. Twilight fuses together Burning, the Fire Pegasus with Blazer, the Unicorn of Fire to fusion summon Inferno, the Alicorn of Fire (ATK: 2300 DEF: 1800) in attack mode.

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"Wow that's one big horse!," Joey said as the Alicorn was summoned to the field.

"That's a beast with a power unlike anything I've seen Yugi," Yami said to Yugi.

"I sense the world of Equestria must contain many secrets. I wonder how Joey will handle it," Yugi replied.

"Under Battle City rules I can't attack with Inferno, but I can still use her special ability. Once per turn by not attacking Inferno can dish out 1500 points of damage! Go Inferno use Equestrian Heat Wave!," Twilight said.

"Look out!," Tea shouted.

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Twilight uses Inferno, the Alicorn of Fire's effect to deal 1500 damage to Joey's life points.

Joey's Life Points: 4000-> 2500

Twilight ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1

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"Twilight's a better duelist then I thought. She's really keeping Joey on edge," Mr. Muto commented.

"Joey! Stay calm! Look and consider all of your options.," Yugi shouted to Joey.

Yugi is right. I can't give up even though I'm up against the wall. I didn't become second place in Duelist Kingdom by throwing in the towel when the odds were against me, Joey thought, Hey maybe this card can help.

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Joey's turn: Joey switches Panther Warrior to defense mode. Joey sets 1 card face down and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 2500 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2

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Tristan asked, "Hey Yug do you think Joey could win?"

Yugi replied, "Of course he can he just has to believe in himself and in his deck."

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Twilight's turn: Twilight sets Apprentice Unicorn (ATK: 1000 DEF: 1200). Then she attacks with Inferno but Joey uses Kunai With Chain to change Inferno to defense mode. Also Panther Warrior gains 500 attack points ( 2000 -> 2500).

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"Good move Joey! Now destroy it next turn!," Tristan shouted.

Joey nodded, and made a huge grin.

Twilight said, "Nice play Joey! I didn't see that coming. Alright it's your move."

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Twilight ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-1.

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Joey's turn: Joey activates his face down Scapegoat which summons 4 Sheep Tokens (ATK: 0 DEF: 0).

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Spike yelled, "Come on Twilight show us from Pony Power!"

Yugi said, "With those tokens on the field Joey can attack with his Panther Warrior."

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Joey first tributes one Sheep Token to let Panther Warrior attack. He then attacks Inferno with Panther Warrior. He sets Skull Dice and then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 2500 Monsters- 4 Face down cards-1

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"Good play Joey. That is what I call strategy," Mr. Muto said.

Spike started to gloat a bit about Twilight still being in the lead, but Twilight quickly told him to stop.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight sets Trap Hole face down. She then ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2.

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Joey's Turn: Joey normal summons Alligator's Sword (ATK: 1500 DEF: 1200) but Twilight uses Trap Hole to destroy it. Joey first tributes one Sheep Token to let Panther Warrior attack. He then attacks her face down monster. He ten ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 2500 Monsters- 3 Face down cards-1.

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I don't know what to do, Twilight thought, he has me in a pickle and my hand has no monsters with more attack points. Wait! I have Merge, the Fusion Expert in my hand and Gust, the Unicorn of Wind in my hand. If I draw the right card then I can still win this duel.

Spike shouted, "Come on Twilight you can do it. Trust in your deck! I still believe in you!"

"Thanks Spike. With you behind me there is no way I could loose! Huh whats happening to my deck.," Twilight said.

Her deck started to glow purple mainly her top card, and Spike started to glow too. When she drew her card Spike magically went into that card.

"What! Where did Spike Go!," shouted Tea.

Twilight replied, "It seems Spike's spirit is connected to this card. Well Spike let's go!"

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight summons Spike the Dragon (ATK: 800 Def: 400). She then uses his effect by discarding 1 monster she can special summon 1 monster but it's attack and defense become 0. She discards Merge, the Fusion Expert to special summon Gust, the Unicorn of Wind. Merge's effect activates when it's discarded it add Polymerization from the graveyard to her hand.Then Gust's effect adds Tornado, the Wind Pegasus to her hand. She then uses Polymerization to fuse her Gust and Tornado together to fusion summon Hurricane, Alicorn of Wind (ATK: 2500 DEF: 1400.)

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"Another Alicorn monster, and it seems more powerful than Inferno was," Mr. Muto said.

"Come on Joey don't give up. Remember she can't attack this turn", Yugi said.

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Twilight ends her turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-1.

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Joey's Turn: Joey summons Axe Raider (ATK: 1700 DEF: 1150). Joey first tributes one Sheep Token to let Panther Warrior attack. He then attacks but activates Skull Dice but Twilight negates it using Trap Jammer. Both Panther Warrior and Hurricane are destroyed. Hurricanes effect then activates returning Axe Raider to Joey's hand. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 2500 Monsters- 2 Face down cards-0.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight summons Lillian, the librarian (ATK: 1500 DEF: 300). Then Lillian's effect activates which lets her add one Book card from her deck to her hand adding Book of Esteemed Unicorn History. Spike and Lillian both attack and destroy the two remaining tokens. She then sets Book of Esteemed Unicorn History and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-1.

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Joey's Turn: Joey re-summons Axe Raider (ATK: 1700 DEF: 1150). He then uses Monster Reborn to special summon Hurricane, Alicorn of Wind (ATK: 2500 DEF: 1400) from Twilight's graveyard. He then attacks Spike with Hurricane.

Twilight's Life Points: 4000-> 2300.

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After Spike's card was sent to the grave yard his spirit returned to the sidelines next to Mr. Muto.

"I'm sorry Twilight I let you down," Spike said.

Twilight replied," It's ok Spike, you still got me out of that jam, and I thank you for that."

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Joey then attacks Lillian with Axe Raider.

Twilight's Life Points: 2300-> 2100.

He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 2500 Monsters- 2 Face down cards-0.

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Twilight's Turn: She activates her set Book of Esteemed Unicorn History to return her 3 unicorn monsters from the grave to her deck. Then Twilight draws two cards. She uses Dark Hole to destroy all of Joey's monsters. She then normal summons Royal Guard of the Sun Alicorn (ATK: 2000 DEF: 1000) She then attacks him directly.

Joey's Life Points: 2500-> 500.

She then sets Rope of Life and Mystical Space Typhoon. She ends her turn.

Status: Hand-0 Life- 2100 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2.

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Joey's Turn: Joey normal summons Swordsman of Landstar (ATK: 500 DEF: 1200). He then uses Graceful Dice and rolles a 6 making it's attack 3000. It then attacks Royal Guard.

Twilight's Life Points: 2100 -> 1100.

Twilight then uses Rope of Life to bring her monster back with 800 extra attack points. Joey ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 500 Monsters- 1 Face down cards-0.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight attacks Joey's Swordsman of Landstar with Royal Guard of the Sun Alicorn.

Joey's Life Points: 500-> 0.

Twilight wins.

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"Aw Twilight, you won! I knew you would.," said Spike as he was hugging Twilight really hard.

Twilight smiled at him. Then Joey came over and shook Twilight's hand.

"That was one of the best duels I've ever seen. Congratulations Twilight you are now a official duelist" Mr. Muto said.

"Thank you so much Mr. Muto for training me. I really enjoy dueling, and when I get back to Equestria I'm going to teach it to my friends!," Twilight said.

"Your a great duelist Twilight you will do great in the tournament. With the three of us dueling we will certainly get your crown back I promise," Yugi said.

Twilight replied, " Thanks for the compliments everyone. I'm just worried about if we would have to face each other.I don't know what i'd do."

Joey said, "Well if that happens still duel with all of your heart regardless if it's me or Yugi. Our friendship won't change depending on the outcome. You should now that better than all of us Twilight. After you earned your princess title by completely understanding friendship. So don't worry. Any who, I've got to run Serenity's operation is tomorrow and I told her I'd stay at the hospital tonight."

"Wish her luck for me. After all of the effort was put in to get the money for the operation it's nice to see the effort was worth it. OK Joey see you tomorrow," Twilight said.

"Wish Serenity good luck from me too Joey. I'm sure everything is going to be fine," Yugi said.

"Thanks Yug. Catch you later," Joey said, then he took off.

"I hope he's alright. Going to that hospital isn't a easy thing for him to do," Tristan commented.

"Why?," Spike asked.

Tristan replied, "Because Joey's mother is going to be at the hospital too guys. She was the one who separated Joey and Serenity when they were kids. He hasn't spoken to his mother since."

"No way! But that means Joey hasn't seen or spoke to his more in almost seven years!," Yugi stated.

Tristan put his fists up in courage then said. "Yes but I'll make sure the Wheeler family unites once again."

"Aren't you kind of getting a little carried away Tristan," Twilight said.

Yugi replied, "Not if he's trying to be a hero to impress Joey's sister Serenity."

Tristan's face after Yugi's words basically told the others that Yugi was right.

"Alright I think it's time for us to be getting home. See you later. Bye!," said Tea.

Both Tristan and Tea went home and Spike, Twilight, and Yugi went inside.

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Ally way, 8:45 PM.

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While other members if the group were safe in their homes, Joey was racing to get to the hospital. Then he went down the last ally way. Suddenly three hooded guys blocked Joey not allowing him to leave. They claimed to be Rare Hunters, and they stalked Joey until the right moment. One of them challenged Joey to a duel, making the stakes if Joey wins he gets to go on his way, but if he loses they will take his Red-Eyes Black Dragon. So the Duelists start the Duel.

Joey VS Rare Hunter

Joey's Turn: Joey summons Panther Warrior (ATK: 2000 DEF: 1600) then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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"It's the predator's move," the rare hunter stated.

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Rare Hunter's Turn: Sets Hannibal Necromancer (ATK: 1400 DEF: 1800). Then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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"Not much of a predator so far," Joey says as he draws.

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Joey's Turn: Joey activates Scapegoat summoning 4 sheep tokens (ATK: 0 DEF: 0). He then tributes 1 Sheep Token to allow Panther Warrior to attack. Panther Warrior attacks and destroys Hannibal Necromancer. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-4 Face down cards-0

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"It looks like my Panther Warrior is the real hunter in this duel," Joey comments.

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Rare Hunter's Turn: He uses Graceful Charity" to draw 3 Cards and discard 2 cards from his hand. He then sets Three-Headed Geedo ( ATK: 1200 DEF: 1400). He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand- 5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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Joey's Turn: Joey summons Alligator's Sword ( ATK: 1500 DEF: 1200). He then tributes another Sheep Token to allow Panther Warrior to Attack. Panther Warrior attacks and destroys his set Three-Headed Geedo. Then Alligator's Sword attacks the rare hunter directly.

Rare Hunter's life points: 4000 -> 2500)

Joey then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-4 Face down cards-0.

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Rare Hunter's Turn: He uses Graceful Charity" to draw 3 Cards and discard 2 cards from his hand. He then sets Death Hand (ATK: 800 DEF: 600) He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand- 5 Life- 2500 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"The moment I've been waiting for is here! Red-Eyes Black Dragon come on out!," Joey shouts.

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Joey's Turn: He tributes Alligator's Sword and Panther Warrior to Tribute Summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon (ATK: 2400 DEF: 2000). Red-Eyes B. Dragon" attacks and destroys the set Death Hand. Joey then ends his turn.

Status: Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-3 Face down cards-0.

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Joey says,"This is my easiest duel ever. All you have done is draw cards and play defense. Your going down, and I can get on my way."

"We'll see who's going to lose and who gets the last laugh," the rare hunter says.

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Rare Hunters turn: Rare Hunter has all five Exodia pieces in his hand so Exodia is special summoned ( ATK: ∞ DEF:∞). Exodia" attacks; destroying every monster Joey controls and dropping his Life Points to 0.

Joey's life points: 4000-> 0)

Rare hunter wins.

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Joey lost the duel, and the other two hooded guys beat Joey up and drop him to the ground. They then took his Red Eyes.

"No, my Red-Eyes," Joey said in pain.

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Yugi's House, Morning

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The sun shined through the curtains as Twilight and Spike woke up. They went to say good morning to Yugi, but he was talking on the phone. He rushed out of his room fully dressed and grabbed Twilight and Spike's hands.

"Where are you taking us Yugi?," Twilight asked.

Yugi replied, "Joey never made it to the hospital last night, and Serenity won't unlock the door until Joey gets there! We have to find them. Tea and Tristan will meet us a few blocks down come on!"

The three hurried to the location where Tea and Tristan were.

"Have you two found him yet?," Spike asked.

They both shook their heads. The group got really worried because they new something must of happened to Joey for him to not get to the hospital so they decided to split up. Tristan searched downtown, and the others searched the rest of the city. After a while of searching Tristan found Joey and headed to the hospital to make the operation.

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Domino Hospital, Noon

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The two boys ran as fast as they could to Serenity's room. The doctor almost left, but luckily they arrived there on time.

"Let me handle this one ma.," Joey said to his mother.

He knocked on door, and then said,"Serenity it's me Joey. Listen I know how upset you must be but can you open this door so we can talk."

Serenity responded by saying,"No! I'm not opening the door. You said you would be here last night Joey, and I was so worried about you. I need you to help me through this."

Serenity started to cry. Joey felt really bad about making Serenity worry so much.

Joey then said, "I'm sorry. I I know let you down sis, but can you please let me explain what happened. Yesterday I was on my way here to see you but these creepy hooded guys would let me leave. They forced me into a duel, and plus they took my best card. I can't do anything right! I must be the worst big brother in the history of the world because I let my sister down at the time she needed me the most. But believe me Serenity I'd never try to hurt ya because you know why your more than just my sister your my friend and there's nothing in the world that can break our bond. Now can you please open the door and give your big brother a hug."

After a few seconds she opened the door saying, "Joey."

She then hugged her mother.

Joey said," Uh, it's nice to see you ma."

Mrs. Wheeler replied, "Thanks son, and it's nice to see you too."

After the operation Joey called Yugi and told him the news. The whole group cheered in happiness for Serenity.

Yugi then asked," Joey who were those guys last night?"

"You mean those hooded guys who forced me to duel. All I know is that I'm gonna find um and win back my Red-Eyes," Joey said.

"Well I'll be their to help you," Yugi said.

Yugi then hung up the phone.

I'm afraid the people who took his card are more dangerous than Joey realizes, Yugi thought, But I know he'll get his beloved dragon back in his deck where it belongs.

Chapter 3: The Tournament Begins

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Yugi's House, 7:30 PM

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Twilight, Yugi, Spike, and Mr. Muto were in living room. Spike was playing go fish with Mr. Muto while Yugi was watching Twilight a writing a letter.

"Twilight who are you writing that letter too?," Yugi asked.

Twlight replied, "I'm writing this to my friends back in Equestria to tell them how I'm doing. I don't want them to worry about me you know."

He nodded, and then Spike came over and told her she won the game. Twilight walked out of the room, and went outside. Yugi and Spike then followed her.

"Hey! Twilight! Wait up! Where are you going?," shouted Spike.

She stopped, and waited for the others to catch up. After a few minutes of walking they reached the destination the Domino Museum. She then threw the letter, and It flew into the invisible portal..

"Huh. Where did the letter go?," said Yugi.

She replied, "It went into the portal which leads to Equestria, and it seems only beings from there can see it. Wow! Looks like they replied."

Another letter came out, and Spike picked it up and started to read it.

"Dear my dearest Twilight, looks like your doing well in this new world. Luckily you've made some friends that will help you succeed in your task. We will be cheering you on even if we are in different worlds. Sincerely, Princess Celestia, Luna, Cadence, Rainbow Dash, Rairty, AppleJack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie. PS here's the picture you asked for."

She grabbed the attached picture, and showed it to Yugi. She told them who each of the ponies were as they headed back to Yugi's place. When they returned gramps already had dinner ready. After eating a delicious cheese pizza which Twilight and Spiked really enjoyed, they decided to get some sleep so they could be fully rested for the tournament tomorrow. Before Yugi turned the lights off Twilight asked him something.

"Yugi. I'm really worried about those people who ambushed Joey last night. What if they try to come after us next. The idea of loosing this deck my friends worked so hard to get makes me even more worried."

He replied,"I kind of had the same feeling, but as long as we win they can't take our cards. My heart is in my deck, and I don't want to loose any of it especially my Dark Magician."

"Well all I know is that whoever is leader of those guys, he or she must be up to something. Another thing I'm worried about is Sunset Shimmer. You said she's a tough opponent when you told me about your duel with her in Duelist Kingdom. She must be entering the tournament because wants my crown."

"That reminds me what is she planning to do with the crown once she gets her hands on it?"

"I don't really know the answer. Whenever I have used the Element of Magic it was against something that was threatening Equestria. I don't really know what would happen if someone else besides me puts it on. Celestia has never told me so I guess it's never happened before."

"Well, then we will have to make sure she does not get her hands on it. Everything is going to be just fine. Alright its time for me to get some sleep. Good night Twilight and Spike."

Yugi then turned the lights off. Twilight kept tossing over the couch trying to get comfortable. When she got in the perfect spot she fell strait asleep.

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Yugi's House,morning

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Mr. Mutu was outside sweeping the shop.

It hurts an old man's spirit when he does his grandson chores, Mr. Muto thought, I have to prepare for the tournament is such a bad excuse. In my day our jobs came first. Hm, Hogwash! Kaiba's tournament starts today and I wouldn't miss it for the world. I'll close the shop a little early like right now.

Mr. Muto went inside where Twilight and Spike were getting ready. It turns out Rarity sent them a package last night, and it contained two new outfits for Twilight. One was pink sparkly dress, and the other was light purple tank top that was attached to a pink sweater, and jeans. Twilight decided to change in to the latter outfit because it was a bit more casual. After getting ready she went to see Yugi, but she stopped outside his door hearing him talking to someone. She decided to listen in.

"What if our deck isn't good enough to win!"

"Yugi there's a time in a duelists life when you have to trust in the deck you have created, and our time is now. The fate of the world depends on us."

"Yes it does, and I know we are going to win it, and find out more about your past. Yami you stood by me helping my rescue my grandfather from Pegasus, and now it's time to stand by you. Together we will find out about your past, and save the world from whatever evil force Ishizu spoke of. And we'll also win for Twilight because if we do she can protect her world. So let's go!"

Twilight decided instead of barging in to knock instead. Yugi then opened the door, and told her it was almost time for the tournament to start.

The two said goodbye to Mr. Muto, and then Spike went out of house saying, "Hey! Wait for me!"

After ten minutes of walking they reached the Domino Fountain Plaza.

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Domino Fountain Plaza

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"Hey Yugi, what is this for?," Twilight asked as she showed him a clear card.

He replied," It must be something Kaiba put in in the tournament"

Suddenly a blonde girl with a light purple outfit running shouting,"Yugi!"

"Hey Mai.," Yugi replied. The girl stopped in front of the three.

So that's Mai Valentine, Twilight thought.

Mai said,"Quite a big turnout don't you think."

He replied," Well there's many duelists I've never seen before."

"Yugi who's this?," Mai asked referring to Twilight.

Yugi answered,"This is Twilight she's from out of town."

"Pleased to meet you Mai. Yugi's told me a lot about you," Twilight says as she shakes her hand.

Spike pushes Yugi and Twilight over.

"My names Spike Twilights personal assistant,"Spike said.

Mai picked Spike up and said, "My, my aren't you cute. Your one of the cutest kids I've seen. Anyway Twilight are you the same Twilight with the unique one of a kind deck I've been hearing about?"

Twilight nodded. Mai put Spike down. Yugi then turned around to see Rex and Weevil walking strait toward them.

"Yugi I thought you would be here buzzing around," Weevil said.

"Hello Mai, don't think I forgotten how you beat me in Duelist Kingdom. Now it's payback time," Rex said.

Weevil then said, "And Yugi next time we duel you loose for sure. Especially since my deck is full of rare insect monsters."

"Quite big words for such a small guppy," said Mako who looked over the small bug duelist.

"Twilight that's Mako Tsunami who's the number one ocean duelist," Yug said.

Then the three boys started to argue about themselves winning the tournament. It was really embarrassing for them, and Spike laughed at them. Luckily, the three duelists didn't notice. The four friends walked away from them a bit, and then Mai went on her way after saying," Next time we meet we are rivals. Oh and Twilight. I love your outfit."

After Mai took her leave the others decided to go to the top of the community building to get a look around for Joey.

"Kaiba should be announcing the official start of the tournament any minute now. And we haven't seen Joey and we have look all over. I hope he gets here before this starts," said Yugi.

"Welcome duelists to Battle City," said Kaiba as his blip with a TV screen of his face flew over the group.

Twilight thought, So that's Seto Kaiba. He is the reason I have to enter this tournament because he or someone in his company decided to pickup up one of Equestria's most important means of defense. I hope that at least me, Joey, or Yugi win so I can protect Equestria. But on the other hoof, if someone didn't I'd probably never make such good friends or learn the game of Duel Monsters.

Kaiba then continued,"This tournament will be the place where your dueling skills are put to the test. Also, I hope none of you entered this tournament for friendly competition. Battle City's going to be an all out war."

"Twilight I don't think I like this guy he seems too serious, and he a bit on the mean side," Spike said.

Twilight told him," Maybe he's putting this attitude because he is the head of the tournament."

"Before my Battle City Tournament begins I'd thought to let all of you know what your getting into in case you want to back out now. Let's begin with my new duel disks. Everyone who I decided was good enough received one with it you can duel any time any where, and they contain a tracking chip that allows me to watch every move you ever make during a duel. Next let's talk about the most important of all of the tournament rules. The looser of each duel must give up their rarest card to the winner. If you can't take the chance of loosing your beloved cards I'd back out now. Another thing if anyone is foolish enough you can challenge me to a duel because I'll also be competing in this tournament," Kaiba.

Yugi said,"Thoughts so."

The president then continued,"But don't get your hopes up because I intend to win it, and there's one duelist I've been dying to beat."

Your on Kaiba, thought Yugi.

"Hm, speaking of winning only the twelve best duelists will make it to the final rounds, but these finals will be in a hidden location. In order to find the finals you need these locator cards. You have each received one with your duel disk, but get exited just yet. You will need six of them to reach the finals. Every time you win a duel you will get a locator card from your opponent. When six of these are stacked up it produces a map of Domino and activates a GPS which will transmit the location to you. But the finals are a long time away, and most of you will be eliminated long before that. OK everything I just said can be found in my tournament rule book. Remember only one of you can win the title of number one duelist in the world and this lovely crown to go with it," said Kaiba as he help up Twilight's crown.

"That's it. It's my crown! Looks like it's safe and sound," said Twilight.

Kaiba said,"Now get ready duelists let the tournament begin!"

"Well time to face my destiny!," said Yugi.

"Were is he?," said Joey.

The group looked down at Joey being really upset. They then decided to go down there to see him. Joey walked up to a man on his laptop at the cafe. The three decided to watch Joey from a distance.

Joey shouted, "Hey you. Freak! I'd knew you would snooping around."

The man replied,"Joesph didn't you learn your lesson."

"Yea never let a caped weirdo toss you around," Joey said.

The man sipped his tea.

"You fool!," the man said.

Joey," You have my Red-Eyes and I want it back so it's time to duel! So are you ready to duel me so I can win back my card or what!"

The man laughed at Joey. He then said,"I have no desire to duel you. I already have what I need. My hunt for your deck is over"

"I'm not leaving until I get back my Red-Eyes!," Joey yelled.

Twilight, Spike, and Yugi then ran over to Joey.

"Hey Joey! What's going on!," shouted Yugi.

The man thought,Yugi Moto! He has the puzzle which my master desires.

"That must be one of dudes who stole your card right Joey.," said Spike.

He nodded. Yugi then recognized that the robe the man was wearing was the same one Bandit Keith.

Joey said,"They call themselves rare hunters which to me translates to card snatching creeps! And this one owes me a rematch so I can win back my Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"

The man shut his laptop then said,"I already told you my hunt for you is over, but perhaps your little friend Yugi would like to be my next victim so I can claim his rare Dark Magician. So Mr. Muto I challenge you to a duel"

Twilight then said," Hey creep this is between you and Joey. Leave Yugi out of this!"

"Twilight it's ok. Fine I'll except your challenge, and if I win you have to give back Joey's card alright!"

"Yug!," Joey said.

"I promise I will beat him Joey so you can be once again have your dragon!"

A yellow glow came from the millennium puzzle. Twilight sensed an other presence coming from the puzzle. Yami then took control of Yugi's body to duel the rare hunter.

So this is Yami, thought Twilight, I'm really intrigued by how to spirits can be within one body. I hope that Yami wins back Joey's card. I'm sure I can trust Yami just as much as I can Yugi.

"So do we have a deal rare hunter! As my first opponent of this tournament if you loose you must return Joey's Red-Eyes Black Dragon! And If I loose I will hand over my Dark Magician to you," shouted Yami.

Joey said," But Yugi there is no way I'm going to let you risk your Dark Magician! Don't worry I can take um. If you lost I could never forgive my self!"

Yami put his hand in front of Joey implying him to stop with his offer.

"Look Joey every duel in the tournament I'll have to risk my Dark Magician. And also it's the only way to get your card back. It's first step in fulfilling my destiny, and the first step in helping our friend Twilight get her crown back."

The rare hunter rose from his seat, and put on his duel disk. The Rare Hunter told Joey not to tell his strategy to Yami because if he did he would rip up his card. Yami agreed to the terms, and the duel disks were set up. Joey walked over next to Twilight.

"Oh yea this is your first time seeing Yugi duel Twilight," Joey said.

"Yea," she said.

"Come on Yug!," shouted Spike.

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Kaiba Corp

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"Mokuba isn't it fitting that Yugi would be in the first duel of my tournament.," Kaiba said to his little brother Mokuba.

He then looked at the monitors.

He replied,"Seto the other duels are coming in too. Our satellite is tracking all of the cards being played. So if any of the two remaining Egyptian god cards are played we will know where it is."

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Domino Fountain Plaza,

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Yami Vs Rare Hunter

Yami's Turn: Yami sets two cards and then summons Beta the Magnet Warrior (ATK: 1700 DEF: 1600) Yami ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2

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"Let's see what you've got Rare Hunter," Yami said.

Spike shouted," Come on Yugi kick his but!"

Wow Yami is such a big contrast to Yugi, thought Twi, I mean they look similar but I sense more courageousness in his spirit. I see what the others gad said about Yugi being someone of many talents. I just know he will win..

The rare hunter drew his card.

"Just as I thought. Graceful Charity lets me draw three cards and i discard two," the rare hunter said.

I already have 3 pieces in my hand only two more pieces to go and then once I have all five I'll summon Exodia and obliterate Yugi, thought the rare hunter.

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Rare Hunter's Turn: He activates Graceful Charity which lets him draw 3 and discard 2 cards. Yami then activates Light of Intervention. The rare hunter then normal Summons Stone Statue of the Aztecs in Defense Position (ATK: 300 DEF:2000).He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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Yami's Turn: He tributes Beta to tribute summon Berfomet (ATK:1400 DEF:1800). Next Yami uses it's effect to add Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts from his Deck to his hand. He then uses his set Polymerization, fusing the Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts in his hand with "Berfomet" to Fusion Summon Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast (ATK: 2100 DEF: 1800).

He sets one card and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1

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Yami said," Under Battle City rules my new monster can't attack, but on my next turn my Beast will obliterate your stone statue!"

Joey then shouted," Yugi wait! This man has a plan to wipe you out! Check out that grin on his ugly face! This is the same thing he did to me!"

The rare hunter then said in response to Joey," Silence Fool or say good bye to your Red-Eyes!"

Spike tugged on Twilight's shirt. He then whispered,"Twilight this creep is really mean, I hope Yugi wins as payback for threatening Joey like that. Ponies in Equestria don't really speak like that right Twilight."

She whispered back,"Yea Spike. I guess our world has a different culture from those here. At least we met some good people right."

"Hm I predict another Graceful Charity. And I guess I'm right. So I draw 3 and discard two," said the rare hunter.

How does he know exactly what he's going to draw?," wondered Yugi who was watching Yami duel.

Excellent,thought the rare hunter, only one more piece left.

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Rare Hunter's turn: He uses another Graceful Charity. Drawing three cards and discarding two.

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Kaiba Corp

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"This duelist is battling well against Yugi,but who is he? What data do we have on him?," asked Seto Kaiba.

A employee replied, Very little sir. He wasn't in your tournament data base until about a week ago."

Seto replied,"How's that possible!"

"He must have hacked into our system and added himself. He calls himself a rare hunter," the employee said.

Mokuba then shouted,"That's illegal! We'll disqualify him right big brother!"

Mokuba then started to run out of the room until Kaiba said,"Wait."

"Huh?," asked Mokuba.

His brother replied,"Hm. Rare hunters they took my bait.You see Mokuba it's just as I planned."

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Domino Fountain Plaza

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"Yugi your Dark Magician is as good as mine," the rare hunter gloated.

He then thought to himself, Once I assemble all five pieces of Exodia I will take his precious card. And with help of some invisible ink and my x-ray contact lens I will know exactly what I will draw next. It looks like it's just what i need the final peice. On my next turn I will draw it and then this duel is over!

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He then summons Gear Golem the Moving Fortress in defense position (ATK: 800 DEF:2200). He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0.

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Yami said," You may be protecting yourself with defensive monsters but in order to win this duel you must attack me! So what are you waiting for."

He laughed, and then replied,"Oh you will find out. The hunter will strike when the time is right!"

On the sidelines Twi and Spike could see Joey getting really upset. They tried to keep him back, but he had enough of standing around.

"Yug! Hold It! I can't just stand around letting you risk your Dark Magician for me," Joey said.

Yami shook his head.

"No Joey. You must not reveal his strategy. I promise you I will defeat him. Listen I'm fighting this duel for you because you are my friend and if I was you I know you would do the same thing for me."

He replied," That's right!"

Yami then continued,"Have you forgotten the time Weevil threw my Exodia cards into the ocean on the way to Duelist Kingdom? You risked your life to retrieve them not because of how rare and powerful the cards were but because I was a friend in need."

Yugi then put the pieces together of what the hunter's strategy was, and told it to Yami.

"I'm on to you! Your planning to summon Exodia!," shouted Yami.

The rare hunter was shocked of how Yugi figured it out.

"Alright!," shouted Joey.

"Now that he knows his plan Yugi can find a way to beat it right Twilight!," said Spike.

She nodded, and then Yami said to Joey,"Thanks Joey. You allowed me to figure out the rare hunter's strategy without actually telling me."

The rare hunter then said,"Hm just because you found out my strategy that doesn't mean you can stop me! How will you stop the unstoppable Exodia!"

"It's true no duelist has defeated the monster, but I'll find a way mark my words!," shouted Yami.

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Yami's Turn: Yami sets one card, then Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast attacks and destroys Stone Statue of the Aztecs. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2.

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Kaiba Corp

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"Our satellite imaging indicators that the rare hunters cards are covered in invisible ink," said an employee.

Mokuba then said,"That means he'll always know which card he'll draw! Seto the guys a menace I should go down their and bust that cheat."

He replied," Don't. Mokuba I'm well aware of that, but I'm willing to let him slide this time."

Mokuba then blurted out,"Sorry big brother! You made me commissioner so I can enforce the rules. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't bust him."

"Because I need him. This rare hunter may have something I want. Besides I can't wait to see Yugi tremble in fear when he faces the same Exodia he defeated me with," Kaiba said.

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Domino Fountain Plaza

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"I knew you couldn't beat me in one turn. Now it's time to end this," said the rare hunter.

He was about to draw his card when Yami yelled," I activate my Time Seal so you can't draw this turn. Looks like you can't win yet!"

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Rare hunter's turn: He can't draw due to Yami using Time Seal effect so he ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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Alright this is it, Yami thought, If I don't draw the right card then he wins. But the fate of the world is depending on me and I can't fail. Please heart of the cards guide me.

After drawing Yami said," Alright here goes. I play Lightforce Sword! It will attack one card in your hand! So I'll aim for a piece of Exodia!"

The sword chooses Exodia's right arm.

"Your the man Yug!", shouted Joey.

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Yami's Turn: Yami activates Lightforce Sword which removes Right Arm of the Forbidden One from play for three turns. Yami tributes Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast to tribute summon Summoned Skull (ATK: 2500 DEF: 1200) Summon Skull attacks and destroys the rare hunter's Golem. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1.

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"Yugi! Great move!," said Twilight.

He replied,"Thanks! I knew if I believed in the heart of the cards I could draw the right card. And now let's see what you've got rare hunter!"

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Rare hunter's turn: He activates Swords of Revealing Light which makes Yami unable to attack for three turns. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-0 Face down cards-0.

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"Come on Yugi! You have to get to him before he can get his last piece!," said Spike.

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Yami's turn: Yami draws and then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1.

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The rare hunter was laughing at Yugi. He knew there's was nothing he could do as long as his magic card is in effect.

"You think I'll have to wait for my right arm you banished but I don't! I have two other copies of it in my deck!," said the rare hunter.

Yami then smiled.

Yami then said,"That may be but with your deck full of Exodia cards the chances of drawing a right arm are slim to none. A good deck consists of balance between cards. And your a prisoner of my Lightforce Sword so i have 3 turns to defeat you!"

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Rare hunter's turn: He draws and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-0 Face down cards-0.

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Yami's turn: Yami sets one card and summons Alpha The Magnet Warrior in attack position (ATK:1400 DEF: 1700). He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-2.

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"Chances of your victory are slim. I have destroyed all of your summoned monsters and the only thing stopping me is your magic card a weak and temporary shield. Once my monsters are free I can begin attacking your life points! Your deck needs some re-working," Yami said.

The rare hunter was looking nervous. He was worried of the possibility of Yami having a card that could destroy his Swords of Revealing Light. So he decided to play one of the parts of Exodia.

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Rare Hunter's turn: He summons Head of Exodia in defense position (ATK:1000 DEF:1000). Since he normal summoned a monster, Yami activates Chain Destruction to destroy every copy of Head of Exodia in the rare hunters deck and his hand. Yami then activates Dust Tornado the to destroy Swords of Revealing Light. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"All of your heads have been destroyed so you can't summon Exodia. Rare hunter it's time to end this duel!" shouted Yami.

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Yami's Turn: He activates Monster Reborn to special summon Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast in Attack Position (ATK:2100 DEF: 1800). Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast attacks and destroys Head of Exodia. Summoned Skull attacks directly.

Rare hunter's Life Points: 4000-> 1500

Yami then uses the effect of Alpha the Magnet Warrior so it gains 200 ATK as Summoned Skull had already attacked. He then attacks the rare hunter directly.

Rare hunter's Life Points: 1500-> 0.

Yami wins the duel.

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The rare hunter fell to his knees. His deck of cards spread throughout the ground. The three friends came over to their victorious buddy.

"Good Duel Yugi! I know now their is no doubt that we will get my element back!," said Twilight.

Yami smiled at the girl, and he looked through the deck. He took the Red-Eyes Black Dragon, and the rare hunter's locator card.

"Hey whats on my fingers? These cards are marked!," said Yami.

Spike replied,"Then he was cheating!"

Yami ripped up the cards while saying,"Not any more!"

Joey patted his best friend on the back for a job well done.

Suddenly the rare hunter started freaking out! His body was shaking.

"Master! Please spare me! I tried my best!," the rare hunter screamed.

"I've seen this before," said Yugi to Yami.

After a bit the millennium symbol appeared on the mans forehead. Yami was shocked as he recognized the sign.

Spike hid behind Twilight. Twilight was wondering the same thing as Joey what was going on.

The man stood up and said,"We meet again Pharaoh!"

Yami, and Twilight were shocked by the man's choice of word. How did he know that Yami was a pharaoh?, Yugi asked himself.

The man then contunued,"Actually you don't remember meeting me. Your spirit was trapped in the puzzle when I dueled your little friend Yugi. I congratulate you on defeating my rare hunter, yet he was weakest duelist in my army! My other minons will be much more formidable opponents Yami!"

"Yug this is getting weird," said Joey.

"Pharaoh I've been waiting my whole life for you, and now after all this time I will destroy you!," the rare hunter said.

The group was shocked. Twilight was getting really upset so she then stepped next to Yami.

"Why do you want to destroy him? What has he ever done to you?," Twilight said.

The man then said,"Well Pharaoh it seems you have made some new allies since the duel. And they seem to be a bit unique. Tell me princess why do you care so much about someone who has nothing to do with your world!"

"How. How do you know Twilight's true identity? Explain yourself!," Yami shouted.

The man laughed.

"It seems I've touched a nerve. Pharaoh I won't let my other servants fail me like this one did. For his failure I sent his mind to the shadow realm and took over his body! I'm in complete control!," said the man talking through the rare hunter.

The rare hunter's body started to move in crazy ways that freaked the group out.

"How are you controlling him?," asked Yami.

He replied,"Each of the seven millennium items has a unique power so mind control is a simple task for my Millennium Rod!"

Twilight then said,"No good came from that power!"

"Mhm", said Spike.

Yami, and Yugi were having flashbacks of their visit at the museum. They then started to think that the man controlling the rare hunter was the evil Ishizu spoke of.

"Please allow me to introduce my self. Remember my name Marik!," said Marik.

"Marik. What is it you want from me Marik?," said Yami.

Marik then said,"I want want belongs to me, and I'll take it using the power of the Egyptian god cards!"

"Egyptian what?," said Yami.

Marik then explained that the three Egyptian gods once spread destruction throughout the world, and that Pegasus made them into cards. He also said that with their power he will claim the power he deserves.

"You'll never get the Millennium Puzzle!," said Yami.

Marik laughed for a bit and then said,"You seem to mis-understand I want more than the puzzle's power. I want the Pharaoh's power the boundless energy of the ancient ruler himself. With it I will rule the world and be unstoppable. The end is near Pharaoh it's my world now!"

Then the man fell to his knees. Marik was finished controlling him.

"Twilight he never answered why he knew who we really are! That creep!," said Spike.

"Maybe I should shed some sunlight on the situation," said a mysterious voice.

Twilight said,"Who's there?"

Suddenly a sun beam came down in front of the four and displayed a image of a girl with red and orange curled hair and who had a black jacket on.

"What? Sunset Shimmer? What are you doing here?," asked Joey.

Twilight responded,"So that's her! The cause of all this!"

Sunset Shimmer then said,"Well we meet again your High-ness! It seems you hooked up with the king of games and his little cheerleaders. How pathetic!"

Twilight stepped closer to the image, and said,"How dare you speak about them that way! Besides Yugi kicked your behind at Duelist Kingdom!"

Sunset Shimmer twirled her hair, and then replied,"Well did you know I threw the duel?"

"What? You lost our duel on purpose? But why?," asked Yami.

"Before the duel began my adopted father pulled me aside. He told me to threw the duel so that he could guarantee you being in the final round. But he still told me too push you so hard that you embrace the power of your puzzle. Which I did as he asked, and I got these lovely earrings. They aren't really ordinary because according to Pegasus he found them on one of his trips and they came from a unknown world.They were made from the same materials as the other magical artifacts in Equestria such as the Alicorn Amulet. Once I put them on it gave me a unique power! It allowed me to use my magic from Equestria, but in a limited form.So who's pathetic oh yea you!," said Sunset.

Twilight took her words hard. She felt helpless as of her not having any magic. Spike hugged Twi to make her feel better, and Yami stepped in front of the the two.

Yami shouted,"That's enough! Stop hurting my friends! Sunset Shimmer why are you after Twilight's crown? Don't you know its a form of protection?"

"Of course I know Yugi. And that's the reason I want it! The crown has many secrets even Miss Sparkle doesn't even know about.,"said Miss Shimmer.

Twilight then wiped her tears and said,"What do you mean by secrets that I don't know about? Do you mean to say the Elements of Harmony act differently in this world?"

"Well I don't know all of the changes, but I do know that once a Element is taken into another world the other five elements of harmony choose five different spirits to be the new representatives of the elements in this world. Don't worry your friends are still the representatives in Equestria, but the actual elements don't appear until the chosen person commits a major act of the element they represent," Sunset Shimmer said.

"So then what happens once the five elements appear?," Yami asked.

She put her finger up and shook it side to side.

The girl then said,"I don't know exactly, but II do know this: you better start preparing for the end Princess ta tah!"

The sun beam disappeared along with Sunset Shimmer's image.

"Man that was interesting to say the least. Sunset Shimmer and this Marik creep are trying to cause some trouble, but I know we'll stop um right Yug!," Joey said.

He nodded, and then replied,"Yes we will Joey. It's the only way I can fulfill my destiny! But I still wonder how Marik knows that Twilight's a princess. Maybe he knows Sunset Shimmer. Well I guess we will find out. Oh, and before I forget here Joey."

Yami tried to hand Joey his card but Joey wouldn't take it. He thought that it wasn't his to take, and that he wanted Yugi to hold onto it so that he could use to defeat Marik. Joey also promised Yugi and Twilight that he would help them in their quest. So the four went their separate ways, and one thought was in Twi's mind just why Sunset truly wanted the crown, but she was determined to find out the answer.

Chapter 4: The Tale of Two Duels

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Yugi's House

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Twilight was just about to leave for the second day of the tournament when Yugi handed her a Walkie-Talkie so they could communicate. Spike was still sleeping so Twilight being a good adult decided to leave him with Mr.Muto. Yugi followed Twi out of the shop, and then headed their own ways at the Domino Fountain Plaza.

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Domino Mall

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After walking around looking for her first opponent Twilight stumbled upon a group of people in front of the mall.

"Excuse me? Hello. What's going on?," she asked a boy in front of her.

He answered,"A duel! The girl on the right is Vicky Star-shine daughter of Dale Star-shine the owner of the mall.The guy on the right thought he could beat Vicky, but he sure got his but kicked. Now Vicky now has 2 locator cards. It's so exiting watching her."

The holographic images then disappeared and Vicky walked over to her opponent.

"Alright loser hand your rarest card over now!," Vicky said to the looser of the duel.

He handed her the card, and she put it strait in her purse. She then proudly stood up on a table and proclaimed,"Which one of you is next. I'll take on anyone in the city. So come on!"

The crowd didn't say a word. They were scared of loosing and some sneaked out through the back. When no one responded Vicky blew up in flames. Twi then stepped forward and said,"I'll duel you!"

"Huh!,"the crowd said as she walked in front of her.

Vicky went to the opposite side.

Vicky said," Finally someone who looks like a challenge. Honestly the last few were just pathetic. I guess you are braver then all of those nerds in the crowd their. Anyway I'm Vicky the dueling queen, and you are?"

"I'm Twilight Sparkle, and as my first opponent if I win I get your locator card, and your rarest card.," she said.

"Twilight Sparkle where have I heard that name before? Oh right! Your that girl with the super rare one of a kind deck! Well then now that I know who you are I'm going to make you a deal. If you win I'll give you both of my locator cards instead of one, but If you loose I get the normal earnings and five of your rarest cards. So do we have a deal?," she said.

Hm, Twi thought to her self, This deal is a double edged sword on one hoof if I win I get an extra locator card, but if I loose five of my cards will be taken away. Every duel in the tournament I'll have to risk my cards, so why not take the chance.

Twi then shouted,"Alright I'll go by your turms. Hope your ready Vicky because it's time to duel!"

Vicky did a twirl while saying,"You all know what time it is right? Time for me to shine!."

The duel disk system was set up, and the duel began!

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Lucky Street

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Joey was walking down the streets of city looking for someone to duel when he saw Rex Rapter dueling a boy with green hair. He decided to see what was happening. The boy beat Rex Rapter and took his locator card, and his Serpent Night Dragon.

"Who's next. Hm how about you?," the boy said as he pointed to Joey.

Joey answered,"Who me?"

Rex then rushed up to Joey and said,"Don't duel him. He's Espa Roba. He has ESP."

Joey said,"You mean he's psycho!"

Rex shook his head.

Rex said," He's psychic and he'll predict your every move. So take my advice and don't duel him Wheeler!"

"Wheeler hey that name sounds familiar. Wait! Your Joey Wheeler runner up of the the Duelist Kingdom tournament. I'll be glad to crush you and take your Time Wizard. So are you up to it?, Espa said.

Joey replied,"Your on Roba!"

So the duel disk system was set up, and they both shouted,"Let's Duel!"

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Joey VS Espa Roba

Joey's Turn: He attempts to normal Summon Giltia the D. Knight. However, since the summoning conditions in Battle City are different than those in Duelist Kingdom, a Level 5 or higher monster requires at least 1 tribute. Since this is an illegal move, Giltia the D. Knight is removed from play. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-0 Face down cards-0.

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Rex, and Espa both laughed at Joey for not knowing the rules. Joey then just shrugged their insults off.

Espa Roba starts calling to the psychic universe using his psychic powers. Joey feels a little intimidated, but remains calm.

"Time to show you what I can do. Go Cyber Rader. Attack!," shouted Espa as his monster attacked Joey.

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Espa Roba's Turn: He summons Cyber Raider (ATK: 1400 DEF:1000), and then attacks.

Joey's Life Points: 4000->2600.

He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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Meanwhile on top a building Espa's brothers spy on Joey's hand, and they tell their brother that Joey just drew another Graceful Dice. Espa then tells Joey the news faking that his ESP told him so. Yami who was watching from the building next to the one Espa's brothers are on, notices the scheme, but decides to let the duel play out.

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Joey's Turn: Joey summons Swordsman of Landstar (ATK: 500 DEF: 1200) in attack position. He then sets two cards face down and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 2600 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2.

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"Haha. Wheeler am I right that your planning to use your 2 face down cards to boost your monsters points!," Espa said.

Joey nodded, and Espa then told him that his plan won't work because you can only use one Graceful Dice in a turn.

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Espa Roba's Turn: He tributes his Cyber Raider to summon The Fiend Megacyber (ATK:2200 DEF:1200) He then attacks but Joey uses his set Graceful Dice and rolls a three boosting his monsters attack points to 1500.

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"Even with that boost your monster is still too weak. Looks like your plan failed," Espa said.

Joey replied,"Hold up! Did you forget my other card?"

"What did I just tell you? You can only use one Graceful Dice per turn!," shouted Espa.

He replied,"Who said it was a Graceful Dice. Reveal Skull Dice!"

Mr.Roba was shocked at the reveal of his card.

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Joey activates Skull Dice. He rolls the die and it lands on a five so Espa's monster's attack is divided by five. So as a result Joey's Swordsmen wins the battle.

Espa Roba's Life Points: 4000->2940

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Joey then said,"I only had one Graceful Dice, and you've been getting some wrong info, and I now know why. You see the way I was holding my cards you knew I had two dice cards, but you didn't know which ones. Which means your ESP is a con cause you couldn't see my cards. But I bet you have friends in high places who can you phony!"

Espa's expression told the crowd that Joey was right.

"Busted!," said one of Espa's brothers.

"Good job Joey," Yami said.

Suddenly three short whistle blows were made, Yami turned to see Mokuba running shouting,"Violation!"

Mokuba catches one of the boys legs. He threatens to expel Espa from Battle City, but the brothers talk him out of it after telling him their sad story about being orphans and having no one but Espa to protect and care for them.Mokuba, having been in a similar situation, is convinced to let the Duel continue as long as they stop cheating. He stands by to be sure they don't start doing it again.

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Espa sets one card and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 2940 Monsters-0 Face down cards-1.

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Yugi's House

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Spike woke from his bed with a big Yawn.

"Good Morning Twilight. Uh Twilight. Where are you?," Spike said.

He got changed, and walked into the shop where Mr.Muto was unpacking new boxes of booster packs.

Mr.Muto said,"Hello sleepy head. Did you sleep well?"

Spike answered,"I did. Now where's Twilight?"

He chuckled, and put an empty box in the trash. He then said,"She and Yugi wanted to get a headstart on the tournament. Tea and Tristain should be over here shorty. Once they get here we can go out and find them. Now can you help me put these booster packs away?"

"Mhm!,"the small boy said.

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Domino Mall

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Twilight VS Vicky

Twilight's Turn: Twilight summons Royal Guard of the Sun Alicorn (ATK:2000 DEF:1000), she then sets two cards face down and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2

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"Let's see what your deck can do Vicky.," Twi said.

Vicky replied,"With pleasure!"

"Go Vicky! Go!," the crowd shouted.

Vicky blew kisses to all of them, and they cheered even louder.

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Vicky's Turn: Vicky sets one monster, and sets one card facedown and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1.

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Once I get The Forgiving Maiden I can fuse it with my Marie to summon my rarest card, Vicky thought. All I need is to survive long enough until I draw it. Once it's here I will defeat Twilight and get some of her cards to add to my deck.

"That's it for me.," Vicky said.

Twilight drew her card.

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Twilight's Turn:Twilight summons summons Blazer, Unicorn of fire (ATK: 1600 DEF: 400). She then activates Blazer's eff adding Burning, the Fire Pegasus to the top of her deck. She attacks with Royal Guard and destroys her set Bio-Mage. Blazer then attacks but Vicky activates Ready for Intercepting which flips Blazer facedown. She then ends her turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-2.

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"Go Vicky! You can beat her!," the crowd shouted.

"Alright It's my turn. Time to shine! I use GC or as you may know Graceful Charity. I draw 3 and discard 2 cards. Next it's time for Monster Reborn. I choose to bring back the Wingweaver I just sent to the graveyard.," Vicky said.

Since she special summoned I can't use my Trap Hole trap, Twi thought.

"Good play Vicky!," Twi said.

Vicky was shocked by Twi's compliment. Vicky remembered her duels in the past. She remembered her opponents always yelled, and tried to bring her down, but not Twilight. She then smiled at the girl.

"Well thanks for the compliment Twilight. No one's really complimented me during a duel before. It kind of feels really good," Vicky said.

Twi replied,"Your Welcome. We may be opponents, but it doses not mean we can't compliment each other. Dueling is supposed to be fun. My friends taught me that. So let's see what you got!"

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Vicky's Turn: She activates Graceful Charity drawing 3 cards and discarding 2. She then activates Monster Reborn to special summon her Wingweaver (ATK:2750 DEF:2400) from the grave yard. She then attacks Twi's Royal Guard of the Sun Alicorn.

Twilight's Life Points: 4000->3250.

She then sets one card and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1.

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Yugi's House

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"Come on Spike it's time to go!," Tea said.

Spike then ran to Tea.

Tristian decided to leave to the group to go comfort Serenity.

The group then set out to find Yugi, Twilight, and Joey.

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Lucky Street

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Joey's Turn: He summons Alligator's Sword (ATK:1500 DEF:1200). It then attacks Espa directly.

Espa Roba's Life Points:2940->1440.

Swordsman of Landstar then attacks Espa directly, but Espa activates Trap Card Mind Control to take control of Swordsman of Landstar. Joey sets one card.

Joey then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 2600 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0.

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Yugi thought,Why would Espa Roba use his trap card on Joey's swordsmen instead of his Alligator's Sword? If he did then he could use it destroy Joey's swordsmen. But he waited to use it on his second attack. Come on Joey you know what that means.

There is only one reason he'd wait, Joey said to himself. He intends to sacrifice my monster. Luckily I have this.

"It's showtime! I sacrifice your swordsmen to summon Jinzo! The end is near Wheeler!," Espa shouted.

The huge monster appeared, and the crowd was in awe.

"I hope your facedown isn't a trap because if it is your out of luck. As long as Jinzo is on the field your traps are worthless!," Espa said.

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Espa Roba's Turn: He Tributes Swordsman of Landstar to tribute summon "Jinzo" (ATK: 2400 DEF:1500) in attack position. Due to the effect of "Jinzo", Joey's set trap Chasm of Spikes is destroyed. While Jinzo is on the field, its effect prevents the activation of trap cards and no trap cards can be set either. He then activates "Amplifier", equipping it to Jinzo and increasing its ATK by 500. And during each of Espa's standby phases his Jinzo will gain 300 attack. Jinzo attacks and destroys Alligator's Sword.

Joey's Life Points: 2600->1200.

He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 1440 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"Now every turn my monster gets even stronger. Face it Wheeler. I foresee that your Battle City days are over!," Espa said.

"Go brother!," the 3 youngest of Espa's brothers said.

The oldest said,"Even without our help Espa is still winning. And he's faking the ESP stuff to spook that guy out!"

"Espa Roba's a strong duelist, but I know Joey will beat him!," Yugi said to Yami.

Yami nodded.

"Now it's time for my comeback. Come on lady luck!,"Joey shouted as he drew his card.

When he looked at the card he drew a huge grin appeared on his face.

It's my old friend Baby Dragon, Joey said to himself. Now with Time Wizard I can age my dragon, and rust his metal monster!.

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Joey's Turn: Joey summons Baby Dragon (ATK: 1200 DEF: 700. He then uses Time Wizard as a magic card.

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"I see your planning to age that dragon into an older dragon. But my cosmic forces tell me it still won't be enough!," Espa said.

Joey then shouted,"Time Roulette Go!"

Time Wizards spinner started to spin. Everyone was keeping their eyes on the pointer. It then finnaly stopped on a red marker.

Joey jumped up while shouting,"Alright! Baby Dragon ages a thousand years becoming Thousand Dragon!"

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He then activates the effect of Time Wizard. Since it is successful, Baby Dragon transforms into Thousand Dragon( ATK: 2400 DEF: 2000). However, JInzo is unaffected by Time Wizard's effect. Espa explains that is because the armor of Jinzo can't age or corrode. Thousand Dragon attacks Jinzo before Joey realizes this. Jinzo destroys Thousand Dragon.

Joey' Life Points: 1200->700

He then activates Scapegoat which summons four sheep tokens (ATK:0 DEF:0). He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life-700 Monsters- 4 Face down cards-0

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Domino Mall

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"Alright my move!", Twi said as she drew her card.

Let's see I have the cards to summon Inferno but it's not strong enough to defeat her fairy,Twilight thought. But maybe I can trick her into attacking it.

Twi said,"I play this monster face down and activate Polymerization! Letting me fuse Burning and Blazer to summon Inferno, the Alicorn of Fire!"

The crowd was in awe over Twi's monster. Vicky looked ready for whatever Twi threw at her.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight sets Apprentice Unicorn (ATK: 1000 DEF: 1200). She then uses Polymerization which fuses together Burning, the Fire Pegasus in her hand with Blazer, the Unicorn of Fire to fusion summon Inferno, the Alicorn of Fire (ATK: 2300 DEF: 1800) in attack mode. She sets one card. She uses Inferno's effect deal 1500 damage, by not attacking this turn.

Vicky's Life Points: 4000-> 2500.

She ends her turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 3250 Monsters-2 Face down cards-3.

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"Good move Twi, but your monster is still weaker than mine. Time to show you why Vicky's the dueling queen. Alright My monster destroy Inferno!," Vicky shouted.

Twi then shouted," During the damage step I use Shrink! Which cuts your monster's attack in half!"

"What?", Vicky said.

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Vicky's Turn: Vicky's monster attacks, but Twi uses her set Shrink to half it's attack making Inferno Stronger.

Vicky's Life Points: 2500->1575.

She sets one monster and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life-1575 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"Twilight!", Spike shouted.

Twi to turned around, and hugged the boy. She then said,"Hey. Spike sorry I didn't wake you up earlier. I just wanted you to get your rest."

"Glad to see your doing well,", Mr.Muto said.

Vicky started to tap her foot loudly.

Twilight then told Spike too stand with Tea and Mr.Muto.

"My move. I first sacrifice my face down monster to summon Clover the Clever!, Twi said.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight tributes her set Apprentice Unicorn to summon Clover the Clever (ATK:1900 DEF:900). She then uses her set Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Vicky's set card,but Vicky chains her own MST to destroy Twilight's other face down which was Trap Hole.

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"Vicky's made a good move by chaining her own MST. It got rid of her Trap Hole which could of hurt Vicky latter on. Twilight's got to believe in her deck if she's going to come out on top, Mr.Muto said to Spike and Tea.

Tea and Spike then shouted,"Go Twilight we believe in you!"

Twilight has people who support her, Vicky said to her self. It must feel nice. No one has ever supported me in anything before. My own father doesn't even care about my dueling carrier. But even though I have the crowd cheering,it isn't the same as having just a few friends cheering you with all of their heart. Maybe if I acted a bit more like Twilight then maybe I could have some friends.

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Twilight's Inferno attacks Vicky's set monster, but since it's Marshmallon (ATK):300 DEF:500) it is not destroyed. Twilight also take 1000 points of damage due to it's second effect.

Twilight's Life Points:3250->2250.

She then ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life-2250 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0.

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Domino Hospital

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Tristan was next to Serenity telling her the play by play of Joey's duel on the Internet. Tristan looked at the screen. He could see that Joey was lossing.

"Uh Tristan."

"Yea."

Can you give me an update on Joey's duel? He's still winning right?"

"Yes he's winning. He is just toying with his opponent."

"Oh. Ok. Thank you for letting me know exactly wants going on."

I can't tell Serentiy hat Joey's loosing. It would break her heart.

The nurse then came in to check Serenity's temperature. Tristan decided to walk out.

You better win this Joey or your out of the tournament, Tristan thought. We are all behind you especially Serenity.

"Looks like your doing especially well Serenity," the nurse said.

Before she left Serenity asked the nurse to check the screen to see who's winning.

Tristan then decided to call Tea.

"Hello. This iis Tea. Hey Tristan!"

"Are you watching Joey's duel right now."

"No we're actually watching Twilight's duel. She in the lead at the moment."

"That's great, but you have to find him and give him this message."

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Domino Mall

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"Twilight," Tea said.

Twi turned around and said,"Yes Tea."

"Joey's duel is going on, and we have to give him a message. Will you be ok with that?"

"Yes. Joey needs support, and I have Spike to cheer me on so go and support Joey," Twi said.

So Tea and Mr.Muto ran to get to Joey before it was too late.

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Lucky Street

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"Ha. Ha Ha. My cosmic forces tell me theirs nothing in your deck that can defeat JInzo. Your Battle City days are over Wheeler!, Espa said.

Joey then replied,"As long as I have my deck I have hope. So let's see what you've got Roba."

"With pleasure. I summon Reflect Bounder! My monsters is virtualy attack proof. So now you've got two unstoppable monsters. Now Amplifire raises JInzo attack by 300 points! Now my ,oysters destroy his Scapegoats!", Espa said.

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Espa Roba's Turn: During Espa's standby phase Amplifier raises JInzo attack by 300. He then normal summons Reflect Bounder (ATK:1700 DEF:1000). His two monsters destroy two of Joey's Sheep Tockens. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 1440 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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Espa laughed at Joey. He tried to put Joey down with all his might. Joey was starting to give up, but Tes and Mr.Muto came just in time.

"Joey! I have a message from Serenity who is watching the duel online from the hospital. She want you to know that you two are a team. And that she believes in you so don't even try giving up!,"Tea said.

The words of inspiration filled Joey up with confidence. He drew his last card, and activated it.

"The magic card Roulette Spider! Roulette Spider attach to JInzo!,"Joey yelled.

The spider attached to Jinzo's face, and the huge metal monster walked to the center of the field.

Espa asked,"What's the point of all of this Wheeler?"

Joey answered,"Playing this card is one of the riskiest moves in Duel Monsters. It could either win the duel for me, or make me loose it all. My Spider will spin round and round. When you tell it stop it will attack any target it's pointing too."

Espa took a step back and said,"Any Target!"

Joey nodded, and then said,"It could be you or any of the monsters on the field. Since your monster has 3200 attack points, whatever it attacks will be destroyed. Alright Spider spin now!Any predictions Mr.ESP!".

JInzo spun faster and faster. Espa told it to stop, and it attacked Espa's Reflect Bounder.

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Joey's Turn: Joey draws Roulette Spider and subsequently activates it, paying half of his Life Points (700 → 350 Life Points) to target Jinzo as it is the strongest monster Espa has out on the field. Roulette Spider then forcibly spins Jinzo and it randomly chooses a player or monster for Jinzo to attack and whatever is chosen will be attacked by Jinzo. Roulette Spider's. effect chooses Reflect Bounder as the target for Jinzo. Jinzo attacks and destroys Reflect Bounder. Since Reflect Bounder was attacked by a monster, its effect activates, destroying Jinzo and inflicting the battle damage between the two battling monsters to Espa as Jinzo was his monster.

Espa Roba's Life Points: 1440->0

Joey Wins.

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Domino Mall

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The crowd got pumped over the duel. Vicky was starting to sweat a bit. Even though she had a indestructible defense in the form of Marshmallon she still was loosing. Her hand was't much better than her field. If she doesn't draw The Forgiving Maiden she won't be able to summon her rarest card:Saint Joan. She put her complete trust in her cards, and she drew her card.

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Vicky's Turn: Vicky activates Polymerization which fuses Marie the Fallen One and The Forgiving Maiden to fusion summon Saint Joan (ATK:2800 DEF:2000).

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"So this is what you were waiting for Vicky? I do admit your Joan is a site to see. I'm glad to be facing such a magnificent monster!,"Twi said to Vicky.

She started to blush a bit, and Vicky then answered,"Thanks for the kind words Twilight. This is actually a card from my mother. It was the last thing she gave me before she passed away."

Twi replied,"I'm so sorry Vicky."

"It's ok. Even though she's gone it's likes she's always with me. When I use my Saint Joan it feels like my mother is right next to me. That's why I try hard to get her out. I activate Quick Attack which lets my monster attack on the turn it was fusion summoned! Now attack Inferno with heavenly slash!," VIcky said.

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Vicky activates Quick Attack so Saint Joan can attack the turn it was summoned. She then attacks Inferno.

Twilight's Life Points:2250->1750.

She then ends her turn.

Status: Hand-0 Life-1575 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"Twilight I believe in you. So come on and win this.",Spike shouted.

Twi nodded and she drew her card.

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Twilight's Turn:Twilight activates Pot of Greed which lets her draw two cards. She then activates Clover the Clever's effect banishing it to special summon Star Swirl the Bearded, the Wisest Unicorn (ATK;2800 DEF:2000) by not normal summoning this turn. Star Swirl's special effect activates returning every magic card from the grave to each players respective decks, and Star Swirl gains 200 attack for each. It returns 8 cards so it gains 1600 attack points. She then attacks Saint Joan.

Vicky's Life Points:1575->0.

Twilight wins.

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The monster holograms disappeared. The crowd cheered for Twilight as she got a hug from Spike. Vicky walked over to Twilight.

"As per the rules of our agreement. Here are my Saint Joan, and my two locator cards. You have earned them Twilight Sparkle.," Vicky said.

Twi only took the locator cards. Twi said,"Vicky your Saint Joan. Please keep it. It has special value to you, and I can't just take it. You need it. It's all you have left of your mother. Hey would you like to hang out with us for a bit and help us find my other friends?"

Vicky teared up a bit, and gave Twilight a hug.

"Of course. And thank you Twilight. Now let's go!",Vicky shouted.

Spike and Twilight left the mall with their new friend Vicky go out and search for Yugi. Meanwhile Joey is looking for his next opponent.

Seto Kiaba just left Kiaba Corp to meet up with his brother who was in a nearby ally.

Chapter 5: The Element of Kindness and the Unexpected Visitor

Seto Kaiba was walking down the streets of city noticing all the duels going on. He could see the determination of the duelists in their eyes. Even though Seto wanted to win more than anything he still saw how the other competitors wanted it as much as he did. He then turned to see his brother in an ally settling a dueling dispute between two male duelist.

"Now get lost shrimp!", the one on the left said.

Mokuba then replied,"If you want to stay in this tournament you have to do what I say!".

"Or what?"," the man replied.

Seto walked behind them and said,"Then you will have to deal with me!"

The man turned around and saw who was talking.

"Hey big bro!,"Mokuba said.

Seto then said,"When you speak to my brother that way you disrespect me and the Battle City Tournament. And besides I have no patience for bullies!"

"Whats your problem?"

"It's time you learned to show some respect. I challenge you here and now with one condition. You must use these rare cards in my case to amplify your deck!"

"With all of these rare cards their is no way I could lose."

"I just need to play one card to teach you a lesson you will not forget!"

Kaiba won the duel by playing his Egyptian god card Obelisk the Tormentor . The power of the card was so great it managed to surge into the portal to Equestria!

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Crystal Empire Secret Room

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Obelisk's power surged throughout the room causing it to shake. Twilight's friends, Cadence, Luna and Celestia felt the impact.

"What. What was that?,"Fluttershy asked.

Luna replied,"It seems to be coming from the realm in where Twilight is. There must a great power their. Sister you know what we need to do."

Celestia nodded to her younger sister, and she called the guards.

"Please find Shining Armor.," she said.

The guards then ran out of the room. The white alicorn then turned to the other six ponies and said,"I need you to go and make another deck."

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Kiaba and Mokuba walked along the streets with Mokuba carrying Seto's huge case of rare cards.

"Now I will use Obelisk on a real opponent. Lets find Yugi."

No one messes with my little brother, Seto Kaiba said to himself. Especially not with an Egyptian god card in my deck. If my plan works the other two cards should be here in the city. Once I win them not even Yugi will be able to defeat me.

Kaiba then got bumped into Twilight.

"Hey watch where you are going! Hey I know you. Your Twilight Sparkle that newbie my employee called me about! Your the one with the unique deck."he shouted.

She replied,"Well I thank you for letting me enter this tournament Seto. It means a lot to me."

The Kaiba brothers were in shock by Twi addressing Kiaba as Seto. No one calls him that except for Mokuba. The two brothers helped Twilight off the ground.

"Oh I forgot to introduce you two. This is Spike my assistant, and this is Vicky.", Twi said.

Spike and Vicky both said,"It's nice to meet you."

Twi walked in front of Mokuba and knelt down.

Twi then said,"You must be Mokuba. Yugi and his friend told us a lot about you."

"Wait! You know Yugi Moto!", Seto said.

Twi said,"Yes we do. And by the way have you seen him? We haven't seen him since this morning."

Mokuba then jumped in the conversation,"We are actually looking for him right now. Seto can they look with us?"

Seto thought, Hm. Twilight has so many cards with powers I have never seen before. I need to make my deck unbeatable. So I'll just let her tag along, and when the time is right I'll challenge her to a duel.

"Alright you can come, but don't slow us down ok!."Seto shouted.

The group nodded.The five headed for the park where Yugi's duel disk is.

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The Rare Hunters Hide Out, Egypt.

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Marik Ishtar was setting in his chair looking threw his deck. He then saw a sun beam appear before him with Sunset Shimmer's Image.

"Why hello Sunset. What brings you here?"

"I have some news for you. Obelisk the Tormentor has been played by Seto Kaiba."

"Of course it has. My sister gave Kaiba that card to stop me. I should of known she was behind this whole tournament."

"Another thing you should know is Obelisk's power went through the portal."

"But that means!"

"Celestia must have felt it. That means she probably will send someone to help Twilight Sparkle. This would make three duelists who are helping her out. We need to make sure that person doesn't meet Twilight. We don't need anyone else interfering in our plans"

"Of course. Dispatch a group of rare hunters to the Domino Museum, and tell them to look for anyone who may look like a pony in human form. Also dispatch Arkana to take down Yugi Muto"

The rare hunters answered,"Yes Sir."

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The five walked through the streets following Yugi's duel disk signal. The girls were talking about their decks. Kiaba was listening in. The two little ones were talking about Seto and Twilight. Twilight could see that Mokuba and Spike were becoming fast friends. It made her smile seeing Spike having a friend his age. No one in Equestria who was around Spike's age ever really hung out with him that much. Mokuba then stopped.

"Seto! Yugi Muto's duel disk signal has disappeared!,"Mokuba shouted.

Spike in shock said,"What? Where did he go?"

Mokuba opened his laptop. He was trying to find the signal. Twi tapped on Seto. She asked,"Do you think his signal is being blocked somehow?."

"Well who ever is behind this doesn't want us to know Yugi's whereabouts.. He must be dueling someone. I'll go to Kaiba Corp and try to find the signal from their. Mokuba I'll text you once I find him. Twilight keep an eye on him for me.,"Seto said.

Twi nodded, and Seto left.

The remaining four decided to walk to a small cafe and wait for Seto's text.

"We will all have four strawberry smoothies. Thanks!,"Mokuba said to the waitress.

"So Mokuba how's it like being related to a champion duelist, and the owner of Kiaba Corp?,"Spike asked.

Mokuba replied,"Its a pretty good actually. Seto is always trying to improve his dueling skills, and promoting our company's image. Latley all he's being talking about is winning the two remaining Egyptian god cards."

"What are those?,"Vicky asked.

Twi then said,"I have heard of them before. It was right after Yugi's duel."

The waitress came with the drinks, and Mokuba then said,"They are the most powerful cards in all of Duel Monsters, and my big brother already has one. He says once he has all three no one will defeat him! The only problem is we don't know where the cards are."

"This smoothie is fantastic! We have nothing like this back home! Mmm!,"Spike said.

"Hey Twilight!," a voice shouted.

Twilight toured around to see Tea along with Mr.Muto.

She stood up and hugged Tea.

"How did Joey's duel go Tea?"

"He won! And I guess you won your duel as well."

"Yes. We are actually waiting for Seto Kaiba to find where Yugi's signal went."

"Did something happen to Yugi? Uh! Because we saw him a while ago in the park. We saw him walk into a strange tent, and he stepped in some kind of box. And he then disappeared! Good thing we found you guys."

Tea and Mr.Muto sat down. The group discussed how Joey's duel went, and about an hour later Mokuba finally received the text message.

"Alright. Yugi's just about four blocks away in the basement of an abandon apartment building. Come on!."Mokuba said.

The group ran as fast as they could to the building. They got inside and went down to the basement. There was a door,but it was locked. Twilight and Spike put their ears to the door. The two could hear Yugi dueling.

Yugi please win. I know you can do it. I believe in you, Twi said to herself trying to boost her spirit.

Inside the room Yami was dueling some guy named Arkana. Yami's field consisted of the Dark Magician Girl, and Arkana's field was empty.

Yami shouted,"Now Dark Magician Girl attack him directly, and take out the rest of his life points. Go dark burning attack!"

The magician girl fired her attack and Arkana fell as his life points reached 0.

Yami looked down to see his box opened, and it held a key and a locator card. He picked the key and used it to free him from the shackles. Arkana pulled a key from his sleeve, and he was about to free himself when Marik used his magic to freeze him in time. A blue disk was coming closer to the man. Arkana screamed in terror as it got closer.

Yami changed back in to Yugi, and he ran to pick up the key. He quickly used it free Arkana, and they both fell to the ground. Yugi stood up and said,"Not even you should go to the shadow realm. Huh what's happening?"

A pink glow surrounded Yugi. The light even coursed through the door where the others are.

"What's happening in there?,"Tea said.

The light disappeared. A butterfly shaped jewel on a belt appeared before him.

"Yugi this must be one of the elements of harmony. I guess you saving Arkana even though what he tried to do to us was worthy enough for you to receive an element. Now that we have this we are in more danger than ever.",Yami said.

Yugi nodded to his partner. Arkana head then had the same symbol that was on the rare hunter.

"Aw so little Yugi I guess the element of kindness has chosen you how fitting."

"Marik!"

"Well I see that you were lucky this time, but next time you will be destroyed. I have come too far to loose to a little runt like you!"

"Listen up Marik. You will never gain the power of the pharaoh! That power belongs to Yami you got that!"

"Aw please! Your little friend dons't even now how to use his power. But I do. My family has guarded the tomb of the pharaoh until his return for what I should be king! I was raised on the ancient scriptures, and I learned all about King Yami."

"Marik you will never rule. How could someone be a king if they are so cruel, and un-loyal to anyone but your self. You will never get your hands on my puzzle!"

"Be prepared for the end. Beware the quiet one!"

Arkana fell to his knees, and the door busted right open.

"Yugi!,"Tea and Twi shouted.

The girls ran over to Yugi. Twi then noticed the new belt. She then said,"Yugi that looks like the Fluttershy's element so that means you are the representative of kindness. But in this world it's not a necklace it's a belt instead. Yugi please guard that. Sunset Shimmer seemed interested in the elements during our last encounter. Always be on guard."

"Right. Don't worry Twi. I will make sure that Sunset Shimmer won't get her hands on this,"Yugi stated.

Yugi put the belt in his backpack. The group went out the building, and they separated. Mokuba went back to his brother while Tea and Mr.Muto went to find Joey. The remaining four decided to walk around a bit.

"So I guess you had a good duel with Twilight Vicky.,"Yugi said,

Vicky replied,"Yes. It was real treat to see Twi's unique deck. She is definitely the best duelist I've seen. So Yugi how many locator cards do you have? I know Twilight now has three."

He showed her his three locator cards.

Spike tugged Yugi's shirt. The small boy then asked.,"Yugi who was that person you were dueling against? He seemed creepy to say the least."

"Well his name was Arkana. He told me that if he managed to defeat me in a duel Marik would re-unite him with his lost love. But after he lost. Marik seemed to send his mind to the shadow realm!"

Twi then asked Yugi,"Yugi did Marik say any more information on the elements or Sunset?"

Yugi shook his head."No. The only thing he said is that I was the element of kindness. It seems he must know what the others look like too."

The group walked down the streets and decided to stop by Vicky's place to drop her off.

"Goodbye Twi. Know that I'm rooting for you!","Vicky shouted as Spike, Twilight, and Yugi waved goodbye to the girl.

Yugi and friends walked down the streets of the Domino looking for opponents. The group was alert for any of Marik's goons. Suddenly, a hooded guy blocked their path.

"Excuse me. Please move out of our way!,"Spike shouted.

"Now I challenge Twilight Sparkle to a duel!,"The man said.

"Alright then I except. Let's throw down. So how many locator cards do you wager?", Twi said.

He pulled out three locator cards from his pocket.

"Fine I put three also! Let's do this!,"Twilight said.

"Wait Twi. You don't know who this guy is! What if he's working for Marik!,"Yugi shouted to the girl.

The man said,"So is Twilight Sparkle afraid to loose? You will never save your world with that attitude!"

The group was shocked by the mans words.

"Wait do you know about me?",she asked.

He nodded. "I was sent here by Princess Celestia to see if your ready to receive this card."

The man help up a duel monster's card it was almost completely blank except on the bottom of the picture showed a pink jewel.

"Why is that card almost completely blank?,"Yugi asked.

The man replied,"According to the princess the card won't be relieved until the five chosen ones unite with the element of magic.Then the power of the card will be revealed to all. That is what she has told me."

Spike then blurted out,"Twilight. Isn't that jewel the same color as Yugi's element?"

"Huh! Your right Spike. So the riddle means once the other five elements appear, then the card's power will be unlocked. So what must I do earn it?"Twi said.

He opened his coat a bit to show a duel disk on his arm."You must beat me in duel monsters, but there is a catch. You must let me summon this card!,"The hooded man said as he held up a card with Princess Celestia as the picture.

"Pra. Pra Princes Celestia! Why is she a duel monsters card?",Twi said in shock.

"She isn't really a card. It's her power put into the card. Both Celestia and Luna put a massive amount of their magic in this one card. During the day Celestia power is used, and during the night Luna's is used. The card's special ability will change depending on who's power is being used,"the man said.

"Why are you testing Twilight in the first place. Hasn't she already proved herself enough?"Yugi shouted.

Yami then said to Yugi,"Yugi please calm down. Let Twilight handle this. She knows what she is doing."

"So why must I let you summon that card then?"Twi asked the man.

The man told her,"Because you need to tested to see if you can defeat a card of this power. Earlier today a duel monster was played that was so powerful it actually manged to reach Equestria. The princesses then responded, and that is the reason they have sent me here. Are you ready to begin.

"Ok then. It's time to duel!,"Twi shouted.

The holo-images were set. The duel disks caught the signal. Both players drew their five cards. The duel was ready to begin.

"Good luck Twilight. You can do it! Just like how you defeated Vicky. Don't give up. And prove to the princess that you can take down a really powerful card!,"Spike said encouragingly.

She blushed a bit.

"Yami I'm a bit worried. If this guy is from Twilight's world wouldn't that mean his deck was made there, Yugi said.

Yami out his hand under his chin. He said,"Hm. If that's true then this duel could be quite difficult. As long as Twilight believes in the heart of the cards she can win. I know it."

Chapter 6 The Test from the Princess Part 1

Twilight's eyes were staring at the hooded figure. She tried to see if she could make out the man's face, but it was covered too much. She decided to shift her focus to winning the duel.

"Alright! My turn. Draw! I activate Magic Overload! Now, whenever a spellcaster monster is summoned this card gains one overload counter. Now, I''ll just set a monster, and that's all!,"Twi said enthusiastically.

"I wonder what she's going to do with that card.,"Yami stated.

Yugi then said,"It must be part of her strategy. I wonder what this guy is going to do."

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Twilight's turn: Twilight sets Gaia, the Unicorn of Earth (ATK:400 DEF:1400), and then activates Magic Overload. She ends turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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Twilight sure has opened up pretty well, the man thought, but Shining Soldier plus Nightmare Steel Cage will allow me enough time to have enough monsters to summon Celestia.

"I summon Shining Soldier! Then, I use the magic card Nightmare Steel Cage. Now, neither of us can attack for two turns!," the man said.

A giant steel cage surrounded Twilight. She started to sweat a bit.

Spike tugged Yugi's shirt. "Why would he do that Yugi? Wouldn't it mean he can't attack either?,"Spike asked.

Yugi replied,"Maybe he's buying time so he can summon the card that Twi's teacher gave him."

"Now, during my end phase, my monster's special effect kicks in. Since I didn't attack this turn, Shining Soldier,,

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??? Turn: ??? summons Shining Soldier in defense mode (Atk:0 DEF:1000). ??? then activates Nightmare Steel Cage. During the end phase, Shining Soldier's effect summons another Shining Soldier from deck in defense with it's effect negated. He ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"With the combo of Nightmare Steel Steel Cage and Shining Soldier's special effect, this man can buy enough time to get enough monsters to sacrifice. Yami, this guy means business , but I know Twilight can do this,"Yugi said to Yami.

Yami nodded. He then said,"Yugi let me take over. I have something to say to Twilight."

"Alright!"

Yugi's puzzle started to glow again, the puzzle's magic surged through Yugi's body. Once the puzzle's light started to die down Yami was now in control. Spike was shocked by this happening. The last time Yugi changed with Yami, Spike wasn't paying much attention, but since he was next to Yugi, he could see it with his own eyes.

"Twa. Twilight! Yugi just grew taller, and he looks older!,"Spike shouted.

Twilight turned around and said,"It's ok Spike. This is Yami. He is the spirit that lives in Yugi's puzzle. Tea told me all about it the day we went to get our duel disks. Yami thanks for coming to cheer me on. I'm so grateful"

"Please stop Twilight. You're embarrassing me. Anyway, I came to tell you that you can pass this little test. You have said you have never failed one of your teacher's tests before, so don't doubt yourself. Just believe in the cards your friends made. Their hearts are in those cards. Never forget that.,"Yami said to Twi.

He makes a few good points, Twi thought. I have always believed in the bond me and my friends share. It was strong enough to defeat Nighmare Moon and Discord, so I guess it must be strong enough to give me the cards I need to defeat any opponent. Hm, now let's see what I can do against that combo of his. As long as he has Nightmare Steel Cage neither of us can attack, but since his monster can summon more with each turn it makes him have almost an endless supply of defenses. I have to take out the cage.

"Alright I flip up Gaia, the Unicorn of Earth! Next, his flip effect kicks in! Now, I can special summon Gravel, the Earth Pegasus, from my deck face down. Now, Magic Overload gains one counter. This card gains a powerful effect once it has five counters! Next I summon good old Lillian, the Librarian, in attack mode! Magic Overload now gains one counter, and Lillian's special ability adds Book of Moon to my hand. And now I end my turn!,"Twi said.

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Twilight's Turn:Twi flips up Gaia, the Unicorn of Earth (ATK: 400 DEF:1400). It's effect summons Gravel, the Earth Pegasus, in face down defense mode from her deck (ATK :300 DEF:2100). Magic Overload gains one counter. She then summons Lillian, the Librarian. Magic Overload gets one counter (Counter 2). She adds Book of Moon with Lillian's special effect. She then ends turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-3 Face down cards-0.

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"Great move!",Yami shouted to Twilight. "Now she has three monsters out Spike. I have to guess Gaia and Gravel can fuse together to make an alicorn monster just as the monsters I saw in her duel against Joey. So, all she needs now is a Polymerization magic card!"

Spike nodded to Yami. The little guy then started to yawn a bit. Yami smiled at him. Spike then passed out right on the floor. Yami picked him up and took off his backpack. He laid Spike's head against his bag. Twilight Sparkle then turned to see Spike passed out on the grass. "Yami thanks for doing that. Spike is a baby dragon so he needs his rest. He must of dozed out for a bit. At least he's getting some rest," she said to the spiky-haired duelist.

"Come on Twilight focus! Alright's it's my move, doll face! I summon Shining Guard in defense mode!",the hooded man said.

Yami quickly intervened by saying," Wait! That's a six star monster. According to the rules, you must sacrifice another monster first! That's an illegal play"

The man shook his finger at Yami. "Very true king of games. I see you know this game well, but my card breaks that rule as easily as stepping on a twig! You see, since I have two Shining monsters on the field, I can summon this card without sacrificing another monster. How dare you say I break the rules Yugi! So please get out of this! This is between her and I! Now back to the duel. I active an equip magic card known as Ring of Magnetism! And I'll use it on my guard. It may lower my monsters attack and defense points by 500, but it's now the only monster you can attack. And since it's the end phase , my soldier's effect summons another Shining Soldier from my deck in defense mode! I end my turn!"

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??? Turn: ??? summons Shining Guard (ATK:1000 DEF:2500). He can summon it without a tribute since he has 2 shining monsters out. He then activates Ring of Magnetism, and equips it to Guard. It's attack and defense are lower by 500 (ATK :500 DEF:2000). End phase Shining Soldier summons another from deck with it's effect negated.

He then ends turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 4000 Monsters-4 Face down cards-0.

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Yugi then said to Yami, "Even when that cage disappears, she won't able to attack those soldiers because of the Ring of Magnetism magic card! Yami, this guy just protected himself even more! All he needs to play that card Twilight's teacher gave him. Once he does this duel will be over, and Twilight will, will!"

Yugi started to tear up a bit, but Yami quickly put his hand on his shoulder. Yugi turned to Yami. Yami's face basically told Yugi that everything would be fine. Yugi wiped his tears, and he went back to watching the duel.

Twilight turned around for a second. She thought she heard something. Her focus then went back to the task at hand: passing this test!

"My move! Hi Ya!,"Twi said as she drew her card. "I tribute Lillian, the Librarian, in order to summon Zecora, the Brew Master, in attack mode!"

The zebra appeared in front of Twi. Zecora turned around and noticed that the human looked like Twilight. "Twilight is that you? Oh and is that little Spike over there too?," Zecora asked.

Twi then answered,"Yes it's me Zecora. I'm sorry to bring you here. I didn't know playing this card would take you out of Equestria and transport you to this world. Please forgive me."

"Twilight it's alright. I'm flattered that you asked me to help you fight. Back in the day, I used to be the toughest zebra around. Let us win so I can get out of this town!,"Zecora said.

Twilight nodded. She then continued with her move. "Now, Magic Overload gains another counter, and I use Zecora's effect. If I send one magic card to the graveyard I can add one card with "brew" in it's name to my hand. I add Fusion Brew. Alright, next I'll use Fusion Brew! Since Zecora is face up on my field this card can fuse two monsters together during my next standby phase. I choose my face down Gravel and my face up Gaia. Next, I switch Gaia to defense mode, and I set this card face down. I end my turn! Oh, this means your cage is gone! Let's see what you can do!"

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Twilight's Turn: Twi tributes Lillain to summon Zecora, the Brew Master (1500 ATK: 2200 DEF). Magic Overload gets one counter (3). She activates its effect, by sending her Book of Moon to the grave, she can add Fusion Brew.She activates Fusion Brew, which allows her to fuse her two other monsters during her next standby phase since Zecora is face up on the field. She switches Gaia to defense mode. She sets Equestrian Shield. End phase, Nightmare Steel Cage is sent to the grave. She ends her turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 4000 Monsters-3 Face down cards-1.

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"See I told you Yugi, Twilight is doing just fine. I guarantee that fusion monster will be one that can turn this duel around. Say, would you like to switch back?,"Yami said to Yugi proudly.

The young boy agreed to switch. The puzzle did its thing, so now Yugi was the one in control. Meanwhile in an ally near by stood a rare hunter. He was there to show Marik what was happening. Sunset Shimmer wasn't left out on this, she was recording the match from the top of a nearby building.'

This way, even if that so called princess manages to get the card from Celestia, at least I'll be prepared for it, Sunset thought. I wonder who is this mysterious messenger from Equestria. Wait! All of the cards in his deck have been Warrior cards. Also, they all have the word "shining" in the name. It reminds me of somepony, but who could it be. I may perhaps learn his true identity as the duel goes on..

"Alright Miss Sparkle it's my move! I draw! I activate this magic card: Sun Rise! And as the name states the sun will rise in two turns. I tribute my three Shining Soldiers! In two turns I can summon Celestia, the Sun Alicorn, from my deck! Once that happens, you will be defeated! Now, I call upon Shining Knight!"the man said.

Suddenly a knight in armor appeared in front of him. It made Twi a bit uneasy. The man then shouted,"Let's show them your might. Shining Knight attack Gaia with Shining Sword Thrust!"

The monster was dashing over at the speed of lightning! Twi quickly pressed the button on her duel disk and said, "Oh my! Trap card activate: Equestrian Shield! This prevents my monster from being destroyed in battle! And I get to draw one card. That was close!"

The man laughed a bit. "Whats so funny?,"Yugi asked.

The man replied,"You may have saved your monster, but not your life points. You see, when my knight attacks a monster in defense mode and if its attack is greater than a monsters defense, you take the difference as damage! That's 500! I end my turn."

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??? Turn: He activates Sun Rise. He then tributes his three Shining Soldiers. In 2 turns he can special summon Celestia, the Alicorn of the Sun. He summons Shining Knight. (ATK:1900 DEF:1000). It attacks Gaia, but Twi uses her trap, Equestrian Shield, which prevents Gaia from being destroyed in battle this turn. Knight's effect inflicts piercing damage.

Twilight's Life Points: 4000->3500

Then Equestrian Shield effect lets her draw one card. He sets one card and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 4000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-1.

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Spike just now decided to wake up with a huge yawn. "Ah! What! Wheres Twilight? Twilight!"Spike said.

Twilight turned around to face Spike. He then made a sigh of relief. He started to hear the sound of someone familiar. Spike turned to see Mokuba and Seto Kaiba coming towards them. "Spike! Hey Spike!,"Mokuba cheerfully shouted.

Spike turned to the boy and gave him a high-five. Seto then looked at Yugi and said, "So Twilight wasn't lying when she said she knew you. So ,Yugi, who is the man that she is dueling against? I have never seen him before."

"Yugi,"Yami said.

Yugi looked to him and said,"Yes?"

Yami responded, "I think it would be better if you didn't tell Kaiba about who this man is or why Twilight is dueling him. He wouldn't believe us if we told him the truth. Twilight had a hard time telling us about her world. Imagine how Kaiba would react! He would probably end up hurting Twi's feelings, and that's the last thing she needs right now. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I do Yami. Okay, I'll take your suggestion,"Yugi said to Yami. Yami then gave him a high five.

Yugi then turned to Kiaba and answered his question by saying,"Well he's just some random duelist you know. There is nothing special about him at all. So, why did you come to this part of town Kaiba? Shouldn't you be, oh I don't know, dueling to get the locator cards so that you can enter the finals?!"

Mokuba then blurted out,"For your information, my brother already has four locator cards! Show them Seto!"

Kiaba then reached into his pocket and pulled out his four clear cards. Twilight then just noticed Mokuba and his brother just arriving. She then went towards them and then said,"Oh Seto! And Mokuba too! How have you been? I know I just saw you a while ago, but did you manage to find out who has the remaining Egyptian god cards?"

Seto shook his head. "So, what's the score Yugi? I think my brother and I should stick around to watch."

Mokuba was overjoyed and he quickly rushed to watch next to Spike. Yugi then replied to Kiaba,"Well Twilight has 3500 life points while her opponent hasn't lost any! But it's Twilight's turn and she's going to summon a monster I believe will guide her to victory!"

Good thing I decided to stay. I want to know everything Twilight's got, Seto thought. She may even end up being a formidable adversary indeed.

Then the hooded man shouted,"Can we stop with the talking, and get back to the duel please! It's your move! Let's see what you've got Twiley! Uh, I mean Twilight."

Mokuba then asked, "Twiley? Why would he call her that Seto? Didn't Yugi say he's a stranger."

"I don't know Mokuba, but it is interesting. The man is hooded so maybe it's one of Twilight's friends in disguise,"Seto said to his little brother.

Wait he just said Twiley, Twilight said to herself. Only one pony I know who calls me that. Is he my brother?

"Shining Armour? Is that you under there?" Twi asked.

"Shining Armour?,"the others said.

The man reacted by putting his hands out in front of him, shaking them back and forth. "No. No. Why would you think that?"

"Because you addressed me as Twiley. And Shining Armour is the only one who calls me that! So, come on, big brother, take the hood off!"Twi said.

The group then said,"Brother?"

The hooded man then took the hood off. It was indeed Twilight's BBBFF Shining Armour! His hair was the same style, and he was wearing a plain white tee with a jacket with his cutie mark on it.

"The princess knew I couldn't keep my identity a secret for long so she said if you guessed who I am I could take the disguise off! So surprise!,"Shining said.

Spike and Twilight then ran up to the man and hugged him. Twilight had tears in her eyes! She had missed her brother so much. The three then walked to the spectators.

"Oh, everyone, this is my older brother, Shining Armour. Shining Armour this is Yugi, Mokuba, and Seto!" Twi said to Shining Armour.

They all shook his hand while saying,"Hello!"

"Twilight you sure keeps things interesting that's for sure.,"Seto Kaiba said.

"Oh! That reminds me! Celestia told me to give you this once I revealed myself to you! It's a book called "The Crystal Mirror". It has some information you might be interested in, but you can look at it after our duel ends,"Shining said to Twilight. Twi gave the book to Spike.

Seto and Mokuba then asked,"Who's Celestia?"

Yugi blurted out,"Oh she's Twilight's teacher. Right Twilight?"

"Yes. She has taught me everything I know about, well, everything. Big brother how is she? And how are my friends doing?,"Twi asked her BBFF.

He told her how they were doing as the two went back to their respective positions. The duel disks displayed the images again. Seto, Mokuba, Spike, and Yugi eye's were set on the duel. Sunset and Marik were still observing as well. Sunset was intrigued by Shining Armour's reveal. Twi then drew her card.

"Now that I know it's you, big brother, I won't go easy on you!"

"I wouldn't have it any other way Twiley! Now let's see what that fusion monster of yours can do!"

"Alright, since it's my standby phase, my Fusion Brew now kicks in. I fuse Gaia, the Unicorn of Earth, with Gravel, the Earth Pegasus, to summon a monster that the earth itself fears!"

The ground started to shake a bit. Mokuba and Spike then held on Kaiba and Yugi respectively. "What's happening bro?," Mokuba asked shakily.

"Mokuba it's just special effects. Now get a hold of yourself! Nothing is real remember!,"Seto said to his little brother.

I hope you know what your doing Twilight, Spike said to himself.

Twi then continued,"Mighty spirit of the earth, please assist me in passing this test! I summon Rockrose, the Alicorn of the Earth, in defense mode!"

A huge alicorn appeared out a rock structure. It had a pink mane with rocks shaped like roses. All of those watching the duel were amazed by the appearance of the monster.

"Magic Overload now gains another counter! Now, let me show you my monster's effect! Once per turn, by not attacking, this card can deal damage equal to half of it's attack points! Since it has 1800, you take 900 points of damage! Now, I'll switch Zecora to defense mode and end my turn,"Twi said.

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Twilight's turn: In the standby phase, Twilight fuses Gaia and Gravel to summon Rockrose, the Alicorn of Earth, in defense mode, (ATK:1800 DEF:3200). Magic Overload gain's one counter (4). Its effect activates: since it's in defense mode by not attacking, it can deal half of it's attack points as damage.

Shining Armour's Life points: (4000-> 3100).

She switches Zecora to defense mode, and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 3500 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0

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"Hm clever. She's preparing for that monster that will be here in two turns. Not only that, she also managed to damage his life points. Twilight has quickly mastered this game in such a short time! It's amazing!,"Yami said to Yugi.

Yugi then said,"Yeah, I'm proud of her. It makes me glad that we helped her do that. I am grateful that we met her Yami."

"So am I Yugi. So am I,"Yami replied.

Mokuba then said to Spike,"Wow Twilight may be as good as my brother!"

"She is! Come on Twilight! We are behind you! Prove to the princess that your ready to receive that card! If you need me I'm here for you!,"Spike enthusiastically shouted.

Mokuba was stunned for a second by Spike's mentioning of princess, and that card. Mobuka then said,"Spike, who's the princess you mentioned? And what is that card you said? Is that the rarest card in Shining Armour's deck or something?"

Yugi then quickly grabbed Spike and whispered,"Spike don't tell Mokuba anything about the card or the princess ok. Remember what I told you about Kaiba? If you told Mokuba then he would most likely tell his brother. And Kaiba would most likely say something like Oh that's not "real", or something "like", that. It could hurt Twilight's feelings, and she doesn't need that. Do you get it?"

Spike answered softly,"Sure. I understand."

Spike and Yugi then went back to their spots. Mokuba then asked,"What was that about?"

"Oh he just wanted to tell me that uh. Oh! That he will hold the book Twilight's brother gave her,"Spike said to the boy.

"Alright Twiley it's my move and I draw! Now it's been one turn since I played Sun Rise so next turn I get to play my monster! I summon Shining Cannon Holder in attack mode! Now this card has a special effect that's quite a bit explosive. I tribute my knight, and you take damage equal to the number of stars he had times 200. Since he has 4 stars you take 800 points. Go Blinding Cannon!,"Shining said.

The cannon absorbed the knight, and turned it into a beaming light ball. It then was launched right at Twilight. When it hit Spike and Yugi shouted "Twilight!"

Once the light died down, the two saw Twilight still standing. Her life points dropped to 2700. Twi then wiped the dust from the attack off her arm. She then turned to the group and gave a grin. It told them she was ok. Sunset, who was still observing , started to crack up at the sign of Twilight getting blasted. Marik, who was also watching through the eyes of the rare hunter, was also amused by the sight. He even started to chuckle a bit. Seto seemed to feel a little worried at the time of the blast. He then was a bit relieved when Twilight grinned. It was almost like he took a liking to the element of magic. Mokuba was also enjoying being around Spike, who in human form was around his age, since he never has hung out with kids his age who were nice.

Shining then said,"I set this trap face down and end my turn. What will you do now Twilight? I am once again in the lead. Now you must focus or you will never get this card from Celestia. Now little sister bring it on! "

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Shining Armour's Turn: He normal summons Shining Cannon Holder (ATK:1200 DEF:300). He then uses it's special ability. He tributes Shining Knight to deal damage equal to it's level times 200.

Twilight's Life Points: (3500->2700)

He sets one card and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-0 Life- 3100 Monsters-2 Face down cards-2.

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Chapter 7 Test from the Princess Part 2

Twilight, feeling really shaky, decides to use the breathing technique Cadance taught her to calm her down. This gave Twilight a clear head to try to think her next move out.

"Good thinking Twilight! Way to use that technique Cadance taught you!," shouted Spike.

Seto Kaiba then asked, Cadance? Is she another of Twi's personal friends?"

"Well, you could say that. She is Twi's sister in-law," confirmed Spike.

"Is she?"

"Yea she is Shining Armour's wife and she used to um foal... Uh.... babysit Twilight when she was younger."

"I see."

Twilight was just staring at her hand.

That blast definitely hurt, Twi said to herself. I need to get back in this! Even though he has more life than I do, I can't give up! I have to remember who's counting on me: my friends, Cadance, Luna, my former teacher, and all of the citizens of Equestria. I can't let them down even if it means defeating Shining Armour! Ok let's check my hand. I have Diffusion, Mystical Space Typhoon, and Magic Jammer. Hm wait! I also have Zecora's effect. Maybe I can use it to add a "brew" card that could restore some of my life points! Ok here I go! Watch out world because Twilight Sparkle is about to make a comeback! I'm so lucky I didn't say that out loud!'

"Alright BBBFF it's my move I draw! Perfect. Now, I activate Zecora's special ability. I once again discard one card to add a brew card to my hand. I discard this to add Brew of Life," exclaimed Twi.

"Yugi," Yami said. "That card must be one that Zecora is needed for. I can't wait to find out wait it is!"

"Me too Yami," Yugi replied.

Twi then continued on with her move. "Now I'll use Brew of Life! Since Zecora is face up on the field, I can banish two spellcasters from my graveyard in order to increase my life points by 1000. I banish Gaia, the Unicorn of Earth and Gravel, the Earth Pegasus! Now Zecora do your thing!"

A cauldron appeared in front of Zecora. It look just like the one she has at her house in the Everfree Forest. She started to stir in the essence of Gaia and Gravel into the cauldron. Yugi and the other spectators watched Zecora intently. Her mysterious making of the brew started to creep Mokuba out. He even left Spike's side to stand next to his older brother. Seto reassured his brother that it was all just holograms.

"OO it is done, and now Twilight it's time for your time to become fun!," Zecora said to Twilight, but Yugi, Yami, Mokuba and Seto didn't hear it.

Twi nodded to her Zebra friend. Zecora poured the brew into a cup. Twi then drank all of it, and surprisingly she could taste it! The young princess enjoyed the sour but sweet taste of the brew. She then saw that on her duel disk her life points increased.

"Ah much better. Now I use Rockrose's effect. Now you will take another 900 points! Go Rockrose!," Twilight shouted.

Shining Armour quickly pushed a button on his duel disk and then his facedown card came up.

"Hold on! I activate my face down Shining Sacrifice! I tribute one of my monsters to negate your monster's effect and destroy it. I tribute Shining Cannon Holder in order to negate Rockrose's ability and destroy it. Go Shine Spark Surge!"

Shining's monster quickly turned into sparks and it attacked the alicorn. It tried to resist but in the end it was destroyed. A big virtual explosion followed. Once the blast died down the others looked to make sure everything was alright. Yugi noticed that Twi only had Zecora left in play. He felt bad that all of the effort to summon Rockrose was ruined like a tornado sweeping through a city. Twi fell too her knees. She then shouted, "What! What!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Uh!!!!!!!! Now I'm back to pretty much square one!"

Sunset from afar was cracking up at what she just saw! She was truly on the ground laughing so hard! Marik then quickly gave her a signal from the rare hunter which basically said, "Get yourself together or else!". The girl then arose and got back to observing the match.

Seto saw the fire in Twi's eyes. The pure anger and sadness of losing a valuable monster. The eighteen year old could relate to Twilight during this situation because of him feeling the same way after Yugi had destroyed part of his Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon during Duelist Kingdom. He decided to give Twi some advice in the only way he knew how.

"Twilight Sparkle get up right now! I won't allow a rival of my to act in this manner"

"Rival?," Twi softly said as she faced him.

"Now, get up or stay down it's your choice! I'd get up girl unless you want to loose this duel and risk getting out of the tournament! Now, get up! Right now!," shouted Kaiba.

Twi slowly rose back up on her feet. The others were overjoyed to see Twilight standing again. Kiaba smiled for a second and then went back to shouting.

"This duel isn't over till you lose all of your points! So shut up and duel! I know you can beat him if your just trust your instincts! You have shown Yugi that you know how to get your self out of a jam! So show me!," Seto shouted.

Twilight flipped her hair back. She took Seto's advice to heart. The word's inspired her to believe that she could win. She turned to the Kaiba. She winked. Seto started to blush, yet it lasted so short no one noticed.

"Ok let's continue," Twilight said. "I set these two cards face down and that's all! Hit me with your best shot cause I'm ready!"

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Twilight's Turn: She activates Zecora's effect. She discards Diffusion to add Brew of Life to her hand. She consecutively uses it. Since Zecora, the Brew Master is face up on the field, she can banish 2 Spellcaster type monsters from her grave to gain 1000 life points. She banishes Gaia, the Unicorn of Earth and Gravel, the Earth Pegasus.

Twilight's Life Points: (2700- 3700)

She then activates Rockroses effect, but Shining Armour activates his face down trap Shining Sacrifice.It's effect allows him to tribute one "Shining" monster to negate a monster's effect and destroy it. He tributes Shining Cannon Holder in order to negate Rockrose's ability and destroy it. She sets Mystical Space Typhoon and Magic Jammer and ends her turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 3700 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2.

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Spike then said, "That's it Twilight Wahoo!"

"Thanks Spike! With you and the others cheering me I will win the duel and prove that I can handle that card! Now go!"

Shining responded,"If you insist. My move, and since it's been two turns Sun Rise's effect now summons the card that will surely test your abilities. So I now summon the brightest light, Celestia, the Alicorn of the Sun!"

When he put the card on his duel disk a great light beamed out of it. The light headed towards the sun. Then a symbol of Celestia's cutie mark appeared. It came down in front of Shining Armour. Then the symbol disappeared, and a tall, white alicorn with a flowing multi-colored mane came out. The observes were in shock, but especially Twilight and Spike.

The alicorn's appearance really puzzled Kaiba. So that's what he was setting up for, Seto Kiaba said to himself. It's. It's really girly. Well Twilight sure seems nervous about it so it must be powerful. Hey! If Twilight win's she get's that card. This gives me a even bigger reason to challenge her so I can add it to my deck!

"Yugi so this is Princess Celestia," Yami stated. "Twilight's teacher and ruler of Equestria. She sure is beautiful, yet has a powerful aura about her. I can't wait to find out what she is capable of."

Yugi responded,"I too want to find out. For Twilight's sake, I hope she can beat it."

"Luckily for you Twiley, Celestia can't attack the turn it was summoned with Sun Rise," Shining explained.

"Phew," Twilight said as she wiped the sweat of her forehead.

Shining quickly said,"Hey! That doesn't mean I'm done yet! I activate one of Celestia's effects. This card has a different special effect depending on if it was tribute or special summoned. Since it was special summoned, she gains 200 atk and def for every monster in my grave with the same attribute. All the 5 monsters in my graveyard are light, so Celestia's attack and defense go up by 1000! Go Element Boost!"

Light's were flying out of Twi's brother's grave. The light were absorbed into Celestia's horn. She then spread her huge wings as the duel disk displayed her attack and defense points rising. It displayed that it's attack was 4200 and it's defense is 3000.

"Seto!," Mokuba shouted to his brother. "That alicorn is almost as strong as your Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon now! Just imagine if he had more light monsters in the grave!"

Mokuba's right, Kiaba pondered.This Celestia is seems to be just as powerful as the Egyptian god cards. This makes me want it even more now! I can't wait to see what else this beast can do!

Shining then added,"Another thing you may want to know. Celestia can't be destroyed by the effects of your magic, trap, or monster cards."

Twi responded, "That means."

Yugi said,"It can only be destroyed by battle. This make's it almost impossible to beat since it's attack is so high, and since Ring of Magnetism is on Shining Guard, she can't attack Celestia until she beats Guard."

Spike then quickly started to rant,"So what if it seems impossible! Twilight has gotten out of way worse situations during our time with our friends back home, and she will get out of this too! Come everyone let's cheer even louder! Twilight we believe in you!"

Mokuba then shouted,"Ya! Go Twilight go!

"We now you can!," Yugi and Yami shouted simultaneously.

Seto then joined in,"Show your brother how a true duelist destroys a powerful monster! Now shut up and do it!"

A tears of joy ran down Twilight's face. She faced her friends and gave them a confident look. The group responded with giving her a thumbs up. Twi then slowly turned back to the game. She pressed a button on her duel disk.

"I activate my face down Mystical Space Typhoon!," Twilight Sparkle cheerfully shouted. This allows me to destroy one magic or trap card on the field and I pick Ring of Magnetism!"

The ring around the guard was gone! The group then cheered for Twilight. Sunset and Marik were just tearing their hairs out meteorically speaking. Sunset was so mad she started to burn up in anger. The girl then noticed someone was behind her.

"Oh. It's just you. What do you want? Can't you see I'm busy!," Sunset said to the person.

The person replied,"Busy? Doing what? Stalking?"

"I'm not stalking, I'm just observing her. Besides Marik is doing it too. Why don't you yell at him? Well."

"Ok good point, but your wasting your time. We should be going and collecting locator cards for the finals, not watching that so called "princess" duel her captain of the royal guard brother."

"Whatever you say, won't change my mind. This duel is just getting interesting look at the field."

"Is that?"

"Yep it's Celestia. You see according to her brother that card has her and Luna's power in it, and get this it changes depending on the time of day! This card could rival the Egyptian god cards that Marik desires. I know once Twilight get's her hands on it she will definitely be a tougher opponent. This is why I'm recording and observing her! So that I will be prepared to face her in the finals!"

"Have fun with that honey. Now, I'm going out to get more locator cards. Remember we have to meet Marik at the docks in a hour and half because that's when his boat gets here. Until then Sunset Shimmer.

"Later Flash."

The boy then disappeared.

Back at the dueling site, Shining Armour ended his turn.

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Shining Armour's Turn: Sun Rise's effect special summons Celestia, the Alicorn of the Sun from the deck. (ATK: 3200 DEF:2000). It can't attack during the turn it was special summoned with Sun Rise. It's effect add's 200 attack and defense points for each monster in his graveyard with the same attribute. Since he has 5 monsters in his graveyard that are all light attributed, Celestia gains 1000 attack and defense making it have 4200 attack and 3000 defense. He ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 3100 Monsters-2 Face down cards-1.

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"Alright it's my move!," shouted Twilight. "I draw! I play the magic card Shrink! This cut's Celestia's attack in half. Now I use Zecora's effect I send Tribute to the Doomed to the grave in order to add Power Brew to my hand!"

"Yes! Now Celestia only has 2100 attack points now! This is your chance Twilight!," Yugi shouted.

Twilight continued,"I switch Zecora into attack position. Now I use Power Brew! Now I send the top five cards of my deck to the graveyard in exchange to double Zecora's attack till the start of my next turn! Go Zebra up!"

Zecora's stripes started to glow red! She looked really powerful as her attack rose.

"Yes! Now, Twilight attack it!," Seto shouted.

She nodded. "You know what to do Zecora! Attack with Zebra Zag Stomp!"

The attack was about to hit when a force field went around Celestia. The crowd was shocked.

"What happened?," Mokuba said.

Twi then called out, "Hey! How was my attack blocked?"

Shining Armour replied,"It was blocked by my trap Wabaku! When I play this for the rest of the turn all of my monsters can't be destroyed and I take no battle damage. Nice try little sister. I was just a few step's ahead of you."

He even had a plan if Twilight got a strong enough monster, Seto thought. Twilight's brother is a deep strategist like me. I hope that run's in the family because if it doesn't it looks like Twilight will be kicked out of the tournament.

"I. I. Guess I'll have to end my turn. It's your move.," Twi said with tears in her eyes.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight uses Shrink to half Celestia's attack. She then activates Zecora's effect by discarding Tribute to the Doomed to add Power Brew. She switches Zecora to attack position, and activates Power Brew. Since Zecora is face up on the field, she can send the top five cards of her deck to the grave to double Zecora's attack until the start of her next turn. Zecora attacks, but Shining activates Wabaku which prevents Celestia from being destroyed in battle and he takes no damage.

She ends her turn.

Status: Hand-0 Life- 3700 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1.

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She was on the ground crying. Her endurance, heart, and skill were being tested during the course of the duel. It seems that she was at her breaking point. The girl had lost hope, and so did Mokuba and Kiaba. Yugi even started to doubt Twilight, but suddenly Yami jumped in. He used the puzzle to take control of Yugi's body.

"Twilight!," shouted Yami.

"Yami?"

"You're still in this duel!"

"But, Yam uh, Yugi he broke only chance I had to beat Celestia!"

"That's not true! Look at your field. You still have an ace up your sleeve!"

"Magic Overload? Huh! I still have Magic Overload!"

"That's right! If you can manage to get one more counter on it, you can unleash it's power! Twilight did Joey give up when you put his back against the wall? Did I give up when Pegasus was about to win and send me to the Shadow Relam? No we both didn't and you shouldn't either because your still in this. If you believe in your cards than anything can happen. Now, stand up and get back in the game!"

"Your right! I'm still in this and I'm not giving up! Not now! Not ever!!!!"

She stood up and wiped her tears. She faced her brother.

"Nice speech Yugi, but I thought mine was better."

"Why don't you focus on watching the duel and supporting Twilight instead of pestering me Kaiba."

"My move! I use Shining Catapult. I tribute my guard so I can destroy one of your face down cards!," Shining Armour shouted.

Guard was launched out of the Catapult and it landed on Twi's facedown card. The card was destroyed.

"With another light monster in the grave Celestia gains 200 more attack and defense points," Mokuba stated.

Twi's brother then continued,"Now Celestia attack with celestial sun beam!"

Celestia flew into the air, her wings flapping hard. The magic aura surrounded her horn. She fired a light beam right into Zecora. Zecora yelled,"Glad I could help my friend," as she was destroyed.

"I end my turn!." Shining said.

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Shining Armour's Turn: He activated Shining Catapult. He tributes Shining Guard to destroy one face down card on the field selecting Twi's only face down card. Since Guard was sent to the graveyard, Celestia's attack and defense rise to 4400 and 3200 respectively. Celestia attacks and destroys Zecora.

Twilight's Life Points: 3700->2300

He ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 3100 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0.

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"Twilight! It's your move! Now make all of us proud!," exclaimed Spike.

"Twilight."

"Yes Seto."

"Win this duel."

"Thanks. I definitely will with you and others cheering me on! Now it's my move, I belive in my cards! Here I go! I draw!!!!"

Perfect, Twi said to herself.

"I activate Pot of Greed which allows me to draw two cards! Next I'll use Monster Reborn to summon Star Swirl the Bearded, the Wisest Unicorn from my graveyard! Come forth Star Swirl!." Twilight proclaimed.

"Sis, how did that get in your graveyard?"

"It was one of the cards sent to the grave by the Power Brew I used last turn."

"Well, what do you know?"

"Now, since a spellcaster was summoned Magic Overload gains one counter, finally giving it five!"

Yami then shouted,"This is your chance so take it!"

"Right Yami!," Twi said. "I use Magic Overload's effect! Since it has 5 counters on it, I can send it to the graveyard and also remove all the monsters in my graveyard from the game in order to negate Celestia's abilities and reduce it's attack to 0! Go Overload rainbow!"

The spell exploded, but a rainbow of colors came out of it. It surrounded the white alicorn. It drained all of the color out of it. The duel disk system displayed it's current attack which was 0.

Twilight then said,"That's not all. I use Star Swirl the Bearded, the Wisest Unicorn's special ability. It returns all of the magic cards in both of our graves and it gains 200 attack for each of them! Star Swirl returns 13 cards so, it's attack increases by 2600 making it's attack now 5400!"

Star Swirl was glowing from all of it's attack power! The crowd was amazed at what a play Twilight just did.

The group shouted,"Go Twilight!"

"Alright! Star Swirl attack Celestia with swirling star shower!," Twilight shouted.

Stars were raining all over Celestia. Twi had a small tear coming down her face as she basically destroyed a image teacher. Shining fell to his knees.

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Twilight's Turn: Twilight uses Pot of Greed. She draws two cards. She uses Monster Reborn to special summon Star Swirl the Bearded, the Wisest Unicorn from her graveyard (ATK;2800 DEF:2000). Magic Overload gains one more counter (5). She sends it to the grave and banishes all the monsters in her grave to negate Celestia's effect and reduce it's attack to 0. Star Swirl's effect activates: returns it every magic card from the grave to each players respective decks, and Star Swirl gains 200 attack for each. It returns 13 cards so it gains 2600 attack points. Star Swirl attacks Celestia.

Shining Armour's Life Points: 3100->0

Twilight wins,

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Spike ran up to Twilight and hugged her! Spike, with tears in his eyes, said,"I knew you could do it Twilight. I'm so proud!"

Twilight whispered,"Thanks for always being their for me Spike! When we get home I'll take you too Joe's doughnut shop in Canterlot."

When the two got up they ran and hugged Shining Armour. After their hug they walked back over to the others.

"Hey! As Battle City Commissioner I say you Shining Armour have to give your rarest card to Twilight since she won!," Mokuba stated.

He pulled Celestia and the almost blank card out of his deck as well as three locator cards and gave them to Twilight. She placed the cards it in a special box that Yugi gave her. The others shook Shining Armour's hand. Shining then told Yami and Kiaba,"Please look out for Twilight. She can get into some bad situations and I need someone to look out for her. Can you two do that?"

"Sure," replied Yami.

Seto didn't say a word.

"Well it's time for me to return home Twilight. Take care of her guys. I must return to my work. The guards need someone to lead them back at the castle."

"I'll miss you BBBFF. Can you look out for my friends? I really want them to be safe."

"Of course. It was nice to meet all of you. I bid you a farewell. Good luck to you all in the tournament."

As Shining walked away the others except for Kiaba said,"Bye!"

"Twilight. You now are qualified for the finals. You even qualified before me, but I'm going to be in the finals. I'll see you then. Come on Mokuba!," Seto Kiaba said to Twi.

Mokuba followed his brother and said,"See you later," to Spike.

Spike waved to Mokuba.

Twilight then said,"Yami. I really wanted to thank you. You are just an awesome friend."

"No need to praise me Twilight. I'm just doing what any good friend would. If I was you I know you would do the same for me. Now, let's find a quiet place were we can read that book you got from Equestria."

"You lead the way Yami."

The three were walking to an area near a river below a bridge. Meanwhile, Sunset headed out to gather more locator cards. Marik now set his sights on Yugi.

Chapter 8: Slifer Appears

Twilight, Spike, and Yugi were sitting on a bench near a river. They were looking through The Crystal Mirror book that Shining gave Twi.

"Yugi! Spike! Take a look at this!.According to the book once the representative does a major act of an element their element will appear," Twi stated.

"But didn't we already know that?" Spike responded.

"Yes, but theres a bit more information. This book has aged a bit so I can't make out all of the words, yet for what I can read it my crown can control all the other elements powers and their representatives in this world!"

The two boys were in shock! Spike moved closer to Twilight. Yugi's puzzle then started to glow again. Yami was now in control.

"So that explains somewhat why Sunset Shimmer is going through all the trouble for the crown," stated Yami.

"How?," Spike wondered.

Yami then explained,"Well think about it Spike. The elements are magical artifacts from Equestria right? So here in this world Sunset can have control over a vast amount of power. She could have the power necessary to take over this world and Equestria. And the ability to have control of the new representatives is also scary. This just adds to the level of danger to being in the tournament. We must not let Sunset win! The fate of two worlds depends on our victory! We must not fail!"

"I agree. Who knows what would happen to Sunset herself? The elements were strong enough to defeat the ruler of Chaos and Nightmare Moon for ponies sake! This raises the stakes. Also let's not forget about Marik. He desires the Power of the Pharaoh right Yami?," Twi said.

Yami nodded.

"WIth the two of them working together, the worlds will be doomed if they managed to get the power they covet. So let's focus on getting to the finals first. I already have my six cards and you have three. Your halfway there Yami! Just keep winning duels like you did your last two and you will surely make it!," Twilight stated.

Yami replied,"WIth you and the others cheering me on there is now way I could lose!

Yami paused for a second. "Oh no!"

Yami stood up from the bench.

"What is it Yugi?," asked Spike.

"I sense a dark force approaching! Twilight and Spike you should go up on that hill! You'd be safer than down here!"

Spike and Twilight got up from the bench too.

The two citizens of Equestria went to the top of the hill." Yami!", Twi exclaimed.

He turned his head.

"Just remember we are facing it together. We are friends, and if there is anything I have learned throughout my time under Celestia is that you should never face something on your own!," Twilight said.

Yami paused. Yugi then appeared next to him.

"Yugi! When did you get here?"

"I have been here the whole time."

"Oh right. I acted stupid for a minute there. Tell me. Do you think Twi and Spike will be safe up there. Maybe they should get away from here."

"No Yami. We made a promise to Twilight that we will help her get her crown. That's why we have to fight! To protect the two worlds and all those who live their! And with Twilight and Spike along with Joey, Tea, and Tristan supporting us we will never lose! We need their support. I'm sure they can handle themselves. Now let's go out there and show that dark presence who's the King of Games!"

Yami nodded.

"Your friendship means alot to me Yugi."

"And I know we will find out the secrets of your ancient past!"

Yugi disappeared back into the puzzle's inner chamber.

"Twilight and Spike thanks for standing by me I mean us. Just make sure to be careful you too!," Yami shouted.

The two friends nodded

A man suddenly jumped over the bridge above shouting,"Yugi!"

"Look out!," Twilight Sparkle shouted.

When creepy mean landed he started to laugh a bit.

"Who are you stranger?,"Yami asked.

The mysterious man replied,"Prepare to duel and lose your puzzle!"

"I should of known! Marik!," Yami said,

"That creep again. Doesn't who know that this whole mind control thing is getting old.," Spike whispered to Twi.

"Spike," she whispered in the boys ear.

"Hey Marik! Why don't you try to duel Yugi face to face! Insteading of hiding like the coward you are!," Spike shouted!

Twilight quickly covered his mouth before he could say anymore.

Marik's mind slave turned his head towards the two. His face creeped out Spike especially.

"Big words for such a baby dragon! Princess I'd keep a muzzle on him if I were you! HEEHEEHEE!," Marik said through his mind slave.

Twilight gave him a serious look.

Marik continued, "Now where were we. Ah yes! Meet my mind slave: Strings the quiet one! And thanks to the power of my Millenium Rod he shall defeat you!"

Yami then responded,"You're more of a coward then I thought you were Marik."

"I will meet you and the others soon enough, but why should I waste this valuable time I have when I can just duel you through my puppets. It's no different then you using your puzzle to duel."

"You are way off! You force your puppets to do your desires against their will, but I duel with respect and honor!"

"And I shall do what is necessary to gain your power! Now let's get on with the show shall we Pharaoh! I will be getting that puzzle!"

"You have to defeat me in a duel and I assure you that will never happen! Too many lives hang in the balance! With my friends by my side you will always be beaten. The power you covet isn't yours to take!"

Yugi then appeared and said,"Tell em Yami! Now way is he getting his greedy hands on your power!"

Yami replied,"I just did."

"Ok then."

Yami then shouted,"Marik! It's time to DUEL!"

The two set up the dueling field. Twilight Sparkle and Spike were watching their every move. The princess could see the fire of determination in Yami's eyes. It was truly inspiring to her. Her time here in this world has really affected Twilight for the better. She got to meet people who are true role models.

"Prepare to meet a force that is so powerful that it managed to shake the entire earth! You will be crushed by the power of my Egyptian god card!," Marik spoke.

Did he just say Egyptian god card?, Twi said to herself. That is one of the cards that Seto is looking for. I might want to find him and Mokuba. Besides what's the harm of having more support. I'll tell Spike to stay here so Yami isn't completely alone out there. I will have to make it quick!

"Yami!"

He turned his head towards Twi.

"Yes Twilight?"

"I have to go! I have to find Seto Kaiba and his brother!"

"Hm why now?"

"Because Yami they are searching for the Egyptian god cards and it might mean that Seto knows the weakness of the card! It might be helpful if I brought him and his little brother here. Besides more people cheering you on the better right?"

Marik's puppet gave Twilight a dirty look.

This makes things a bit more interesting, Marik said to himself. With Twilight out of the picture, Yami won't have as many pathetic friends to encourage him when he's down. I have researched that during his major duels his friends always cheer him on and that usually helps him win! This just makes things even better for me.

The duelist then gave her the thumbs up.

"Right," the duelist replied.

"Spike. I want you to stay here and support Yami."

The boy replied,"But Twilight."

She reached into Yugi's backpack and pulled a Waki Talkie out of it and gave it to Spike.

She continued,"If anything serious or bad happens please contact me through this. I know you will be fine."

Yami then said,"Twilight! I'll make sure nothing happens to him. Now go! I trust this trip will be worth it. I know that even when you aren't here you will be cheering me on all the same! Just like our other friends!," as she was walking down the hill.

"I'll be back as soon as I find them! Good luck. " the girl said as she was running in the opposite direction.

He will need it!, Marik said to himself.

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Marik holding his rod was ready to begin the duel when his right hand man Odion came up to him. He kneeled in front of the boy.

"Master Marik," a hooded man.

"What now Odion? I'm in the middle of something."

"I'm sorry to disturb you, but I just wanted to inform you that Flash Sentry and Sunset Shimmer have gathered the locator cards necessary for them to enter the finals."

"Excelent. She's holding up her side of the plan. Now it's my turn. Odion send a pack of rare hunters to spy on Yugi's friends. We may need them."

"Of course Master. Also.."

"Yes?"

"Sunset has made the necessary preparations for the SOSMH."

"This day just keeps getting better. Now go!"

He nodded and returned to his room on the boat to dispatch the orders.

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Twilight looked all of Domino City for the Kiaba brothers. The time flew by faster than she could search. After about 30 minutes of constant searching she decided to sit down for a bit on a nearby bench in a small neighborhood.

She wiped the sweat off of her forehead. She was tired, thirsty, and hungry. The girl was breathing heavily. Her energy was dropping and was about to collapse when suddenly she saw Joey, Tea, Tristan, and Mr.Muto out of the corner of her eye. All of her remaining energy was put into a loud blurt of the word, "TEA!"

Tea turned her attention to the weak Twi.

"Look it's Twilight! Come on guys!," Tea said to the the others.

They quickly rushed over to the girl.

"Twilight. What happened? Did someone beat you up?," a concerned Joey asked

She softly replied, "I."

Tristan, "Did someone steal your deck? Oh it's right in your duel disk. My bad. So are you just exhausted?"

She replied, "Yes. Need food and waterrrrrrrrrr"

The others chucked a bit. Luckily Tristan had an apple and a unopened water bottle on hand and gave it to the tired Twilight. She eat and drank the two items as fast as Rainbow Dash's personal time on the 150 meter dash! When she finished she explained the situation to the others for the next few minutes .

Joey then said, "What do you need to find Kaiba for? If you ask me he's nothing but a big egotistical jerk! He only set up the tournament to get his title back from Yug! Right guys? Guys?

They all pointed to Seto who happened to be behind the blonde haired duelist. He turned around slowly. Kaiba didn't look happy. Mokuba was behind his brother.

"What was that you were saying about me Wheeler?"

"Uh I was just...."

Tristan then blurted out,"Kidding! Right Joey?"

"Uh ha.," replied Joey.

"And sorry to change the subject, but why are you wearing one of my duel disks Wheeler? Your just an amature!"

"Amature? I'm heading to top! I just need two more locator cards to enter the finals!"

"Someone must of messed up at registration. Come on Mokbua let's go."

As he was walking he then noticed Twilight sitting on the bench.

"So we meet again Twilight Sparkle."

"Seto, I have been looking all over the city for you! I know the location of someone who has one of the Egyptian god cards! "

"What? You do! Then take me to him! Come on let's go!'

He and Mokuba started to walk in the other direction, but Twi quickly stopped them.

"There is one problem though."

"What's that?"

The brothers heads turned towards the girl.

"Yugi is currently dueling him, and he's about to summon it according to Spike."

"I should of known. Well Mokuba we had better go anyway. I have to see this card in action. Luckily my chopper is near by."

Seto called his chopper on his phone and it came two minutes later.

Seto and Mokuba climbed on the ladder and Seto shouted,"Come on Twilight. We've got a date with an Egyptian god card! Sayonara Wheeler! Hope you manage to last long enough so that I can teach you a lesson."

She quickly said goodbye to her friends and jumped on the rope. She sat on the other side of the two brothers. Suddenly they heard Spike's voice through the communication device.

"Twilight! You have to hurry back! Marik's summoned the god card and Yugi is trapped in the same cage Shining Armour trapped you in during your duel! Please hurry back! He needs you!,"

She then the replied,"Seto, Mokuba, and I are coming! Tell Yugi to hang in there and that we believe in him! See you soon Spike."

Seto then said to Twi, "Twilight."

"Yes Seto."

"Why are so caught up on helping Yugi in the first place? You know that he's a weak duelist who only won the last tournament because I wasn't competing in it."

"Weak? Yugi won the tournament and saved you two from Pegasus! He also defeated you! Also, Seto he is my friend, and friends always are there for each other. Yugi and others have a amazing bond that could never be broken. Friends make us stronger, and...."

"I get the point! Just please stop preaching! I get sick of it after a while. I have gotten where I am today without anyone's help. Who needs friends!"

Twi paused for a bit. Her mind was trying to wrap around the idea Kaiba's words. She almost felt hurt until she realized an important fact.

"What about Mokuba? Don't you consider him a friend?"

'Well. Well. He's.."

"Aha! See! Just because he's family, doesn't make him any different from a friend. Mokuba I'm sure has been there for you just as much as you are there for him. It's just like me and Spike. We look out for each other, and that's what I am doing for Yugi. I also was looking out for you too."

"What? How?"

"I didn't have to leave Yugi's side, but the reason I really left was to help you on your search for the god cards because you helped me find Yugi earlier and helped me win the duel with my brother."

"You left Yugi to face this Marik alone just to so you can help me?"

The girl nodded.

"Wow Twilight. You sure are a nice person. Seto you should apologize for what you said to her!," Mokuba said.

Seto paused for a moment. In his heart he knew that Twi was right, but he didn't want to admit it.

Twi then stated, "Seto. You don't have to apologize. I can see that's it's something you are not comfortable with it. I forgive you all the same. We all say things we regret. I have done so myself a few times. One of the things I have learned is that you should always forgive and forget. Now how long till we land Mokuba?"

"Five minutes. Prepare for landing guys.," little Mokuba said.

"This chopper is fast for a machine, but not as fast as Dash is. Did I just say that out loud?"

Twilight covered her mouth with her hand. Kaiba then look at her.

"Dash? I guess she must be another one of your close friends from back home. Am i right?"

"Um. Yes. Her full name is Rainbow Dash. She is really fast when it comes to well everything. She is the loyalist person I know."

"And I thought that Twilight was a weird sounding name. Who names their kid Rainbow? It doesn't matter."

"You actually remind me a lot of her Seto."

"How? I'm not super fast."

"Well you are competitive just like her. Also, you both are determined to reach your goals. I bet you two would get along great. Maybe after the tournament is over I could introduce her to you."

"I'd like that."

Mokuba then gazed out the window to see a gigantic, long, red dragon in the sky. He then pointed to it, and the others looked out the window.

"That must be Slifer the Sky Dragon! It's just how I imagined it look," Seto stated.

And soon that card will be in my deck!, Kiaba said to himself.

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Yami was freed from the cage, and it seemed like Marik had the upper hand. The score currently is: Yami:2100 Marik:3000. Yugi's field consisted of Kuriboh and one facedown card. Marik's field consisted of Slifer, the Sky Dragon, Revival Jam, Jam Defender, Infinite Cards, and Card of Safe return. Strings holds 5 cards so Slifer's attack is 5000. It was Yami's move.

"Alright Marik it's my turn! I draw!," Yami shouted as he drew his card.

He drew Magic Cylinder.

Magic Cylinder, Yami said to himself. This could help, but it needs to be combined with a "magician" card to use it. I'm in luck because I have the Dark Magician Girl in my hand. I hope this works.

"I sacrifice Kuriboh to summon my Dark Magician Girl in defense mode!," Yami shouted.

The brown fur ball disappeared in a flash of light. Then a blonde female magician appeared in it's place.

"Are you mad? You know that Slifer's special ability destroys any monster with 2000 atk or def once they are summoned! Well it's your loss! Slifer's second mouth attack and destroy Dark Magician Girl!," Strings shouted.

The red dragon opened it's second mouth. It then fired a blue fire ball at the magician girl.

Yami holded this hand out and said,"Hold on! I activate Magical Hats! So you'll need to find my monster!"

Slifer blasted an empty hat.

"Darn!," Strings shouted in rage.

"Alright! Awesome move Yami!, Yugi shouted.

Marik thought, He managed to protect his monster against Slifer's ability. He is crafty thats for sure.

Yami then, "I set these two cards face down and that's my turn."

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Yami's Turn: He tributes his Kuriboh to tribute summon Dark Magician Girl (Atk: 2000 Def: 1700) in defense mode. Slifer the Sky Dragon's" effect activates, but Yami uses Magical Hats to hide his monster in one of 4 hats and shuffles them. Slifer destroys an empty hat. He sets two cards face down and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 2100 Monsters-3 Face down cards-2

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Strings drew his card, and then spoke, "Those parlor tricks only provide with a temporary shield, and I now posses the card that will make my dragon's strength infinite!"

"Infinite. No! He must have..," Seto said.

"I use the magic card Infinite Cards! This card allows me to exceed the 6 card limit and hold as many cards as i wish in my hand!," Strings gloated.

Yami shouted, "Oh no!"

"Since Slifer gains 1000 attack points for every card in my hand, there isn't a limit to my monster's strength! Now attack my beast. Thunder Force on the rightmost hat!"

The dragon's electrifying attack was fired at the hat that Yugi's magician girl was hiding in!

"Lucky guess, but this duel is not over yet!"

"It may as well be your monster is gone!"

He then saw that Dark Magician Girl was absorbing Slifers attack through 2 cylinders.

"What? She's absorbing Slifer's attack! How can that be?," Marik shouted through Strings.

"You didn't realize I had still had 2 trap cards on my field! And I activated Magic Cylinder to absorb your dragon's attack, and I used Spellbinding Circle to trap your beast! Now Dark Magician Girl fire the attack right back! Go Thunder Force reflection!"

The blast looked like it was going to hit, but Marik's Revival Jam blocked it!

"It seems you have forgotten about my Revival Jam Pharaoh!"

"Your plasma monster can deflect reflected attacks too?"

"Yes. Now since my monster is reformed my Card of Safe Return allows me to draw three more cards! This rises Slifer's attack by 3000 giving it 7200 attack points! Now attack and destroy his magician."

The girl was destroyed.

Spike whispered,"No. Come on Twilight. Where are you?"

Marik then continued, "And since it's the end phase your weak trap's effect is gone giving my dragon 700 attack points back! Now it's at 8000! I end my turn!"

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Marik's Turn: He uses Infinite Cards allowing him to have more than 6 cards in his hand. He attacks Dark Magician Girl with Slifer, but Yami uses Magic Cylinder to redirect the attack, and Spellbinding Circle to trap his monster. The attack is redirected, but Revival Jam blocks it since Jam Defender is faceup on the field. End phase Spellbinding Circle effect wears off. He ends his turn

Status: Hand-8 Life- 3000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0

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"I'll just pass Marik," Yami said.

Marik had a huge grin on his face.

He is losing his strength, and I knew it was only a matter of time, Marik thought.

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Yami's Turn: He passes his turn.

Status: Hand-3 Life- 2100 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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"My move! Now my dragon gets 1000 more attack, bringing it's attack to 9000! Now attack!," Springs said.

The dragon fired it's blast and destroyed his monster.

"She was my last hope," Yami whispered.

"This is the five card combo that makes me undefeatable! When these cards are played together, there is no way I could loose! Ahahahaha!" I shall end my turn."

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Marik's Turn: He draws. Slifer's attack rises to 9000. It attacks and destroys Yami's monster.

Status: Hand-9 Life- 3000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0

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Yami fell to his knees. His spirit was broken. Spike too had lost hope. The boy had tears in his eyes.

Yami said,"Oh no. I can't let him win my puzzle!"

"Get up on your feet Yugi!"

"Huh. Kaiba."

Seto was in the chopper talking through the intercom.

"Since when do you bow to your rivals?"

"Never!

"Alright! Twilight's here! Yugi! It's Twilight! She's here!," Spike shouted with joy.

Yami whispered,"Just in time Twilight."

Yami stood up. Seto, Twilight, and Mokuba departed the helicopter. The three then joined Spike, but Twilight walked down to Yami.

"Ah. Twilight. I see you found them. Glad you came back.," Yami said to the girl.

"I told you I would," she replied.

"Well. Well. Well. It seems if you have some more fans Pharaoh! How pathetic, but I can't wait to see the despair in their eyes as I use Slifer to destroy what's left of your life points! That puzzle and your power will soon be mine! HEEHEEHEE! I'm coming for you next Kaiba. Your Obelisk will be dueling for me soon enough. ," Marik said.

"Your threats don't scare me.," Kiaba said.

Yami then said, "Marik! I won't loose! I have friends by my side which is something you don't have. Even if you have the strongest monster in the game, I can still beat you! I just need to figure out Slifer's weakness!"

"Let's just see if you can!," Marik replied.

"Don't let this nobody win! That be too embarrassing even for you. We know you can take down Slifer the Sky Dragon!," Seto said.

Mokuba pushed Seto out of the way to talk to Spike.

"Heya Spike!"

"How's it going Mokuba? We sure have run into you and your brother a lot today. I'm glad you guys are here. Yugi's really in a pickle here. Marik has basically made it impossible for Yugi to do anything!"

"How?"

"Well Marik has this crazy combo where he can hold more than six cards, can draw more cards, destroy any monster Yugi summons that has 2000 atk or less, and can block all attacks!"

"Wow! That makes this guy a tough guy to beat. That dragon's attack is just going to grow every turn! Can Yugi still win?"

Twi then blurted out,"Of course he can. If he managed to almost beat Seto's Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon, he can find the flaw in that combo. Every card has a weakness like Yugi said. He will find a way. He has the heart of cards on his side."

Seto thought: Twilight has a point even though it is a bit to preachy for my tastes. Anywho, this will be a true testament to Yugi's skills as a duelist. If Twilight managed to beat Celestia, then Yugi could definitely beat Slifer! I don't like to admit it, but I'm rooting for Yugi just this once. I want to crush him and claim Slifer from him. That would be killing 2 birds with 1 stone.

"My move! I draw!," said Yami.

Yami thought, Monster Reborn. This card could help, but not right now. I need to find a way to beat Slifer. It has 10000 attack points. None of my monsters are even close to that. Oh well. I guess i should focus on my life points for now. Luckily I have the perfect card Even though it's defense will weaken, it will survive that second mouth.

"I summon Big Shield Gardna in defense mode!," Yami said.

A little warrior with a giant shield appeared in front of the young duelist.

Marik then said through Strings, "I hope you haven't forgotten about Slifer's effect. Well this should jog your memory! Now blast that Gardna!"

The dragon again fired a blue fire ball at Yami's monster. After the explosion died down the monster was still there but it barely had any defense points left.

"If this keeps up Yugi won't last much longer," Mokuba said.

Seto then blurted out,"He'd better last until I get to see Slifer's weakness so I can claim it later."

Spike then asked Twilight, "How is he going to beat that monster Twilight?"

She replied,"I don't know, but he will trust me."

Marik then taunted,"One more attack and your only defense will be gone! Nothing will between you and my god card! Wheres all that talk about the heart of cards you seem to preach about? Where is that faith that you have? Well.."

"I will end my turn by placing this card face down Marik," the spiked hair duelist said.

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Yami's Turn: Yami summons Big Shield Gardna (Atk:100 Def:2600). Slifer's effect activates lowering Yami's monster's defense by 2000 giving it only 600 defense points. He sets Monster Reborn and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 2100 Monsters-1 Face down cards-1

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"Just as I thought: you have lost faith in your deck! And that will be the thing that causes you to lose! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!," Marik said to Yami.

Those words pierced Yami's heart like a sword. Marik's words were starting to wear him down. He was frozen. Not moving an inch. The others just stared at his lifeless eyes.

"Yami! Don't give up!"

That snapped Yami out of it.

Marik noticed this and shouted,"You! Stay out of this!"

"Stay out of this? Says the one who isn't even facing Yugi face to face!"

"Why you little pest."

"And I let me tell you something else. Your words are all lies. It may seem like it is impossible for Yugi to have a comeback, but I know in my heart that he can. His trust in his deck, friends, and most importantly HIMSELF are what allows him to triumph! Theres an old saying "Stick and stones may hurt my bones, but words will never hurt me", and it's true."

"My. My. You are quite annoying. No wonder Sunset despises you."

Seto then thought, Sunset! He knows her. No. It can't be!

Yami, with the chain of the puzzle dangling, put his head up high.

"Marik. You will never win."

"Huh."

"As long as the magic of friendship is alive, I can't be defeated. My friends are here, and with their support I will crush you. Now go on with your move!"

That's it Yami, Twilight said to herself.

"As you wish! I draw! And as you know Slifer gains 1000 attack points for every card I draw. Now he has 11000! BLEH HEH HEH HEH HEH!"

Mokuba then commented,"Wow 11000 attack points! That is more than the combined attack of all three of your Blue Eyes White Dragons Seto!"

Seto then replied,"And it will only get stronger. Yugi's opponent has Infinite Cards in play so he can hold as many cards as he wants in his hand."

"And the more cards in his hand, the more his dragon's attack points go up.," Spike added.

Mokuba then said,"That means there is no limit to how much his monster can grow."

Or is there, Seto said to himself. Wait .Slifer's attack depends on the number of cards in the player's deck. That's it! Slifer the Sky Dragon has one fatal flaw. Now we will just have to see if Yugi has the brains and the skill to figure it out.

Strings put out his hand, and said,"Now Slifer obliterate his shield: the only thing that stands between you and his destruction."

Yami's monster was destroyed. He turned his head.

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Marik's Turn: Marik attacks Yugi's monster with Slifer. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-11 Life- 3000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0

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"Your completely defenseless Pharaoh! Make your final move so my Egyption god can destroy you!," Marik shouted.

Yugi than appeared.

"Yugi!"

"We can't let Marik win the puzzle."

"I know, but we have never faced a monster this powerful. The more cards he draws the stronger his dragon gets! Wait that's how I'll defeat it!"

"Alright let's do it partner!"

The two high fived and Yugi disappeared back into the puzzle.

Yami then said,"I'll make Slifer destroy itself!"

Kaiba then said,"About time."

Twilight then said,"Did you know Slifer's weakness this whole time?"

Seto didn't answer.

Spike and Mokuba said together, "What does he mean by making it destroy itself?"

Marik retaliated,"What makes you think you can."

"Well it's a matter of common sense actually. It just took some time to figure it out thats all. If all my monsters are too weak, than I must use your monster to destroy itself."

"Can you not realize that an Egyptian god card can't be controlled! It's much too powerful!"

"We'll see."

Marik was shocked.

"Maybe you don't have as much knowledge about the Egyptian god cards as you think you do!"

Marik was enraged. He then shouted,"How dare you challenge my wisdom of ancient ways! I know all!"

Looks like Yugi is getting under his skin, Seto thought.

Yami then said,"We will find out how much you know soon enough!"

"Let just see of you can Slifer against me!"

Mokuba and Spike asked,"What is going on?" to Seto and Twi respectably.

Seto then said,"It's quite simple actually. The dragon's biggest strength is also it's biggest weakness."

"We still don't get it," the little ones reply.

"Time for you to make your move. I promise it shall be your last!," said Marik.

"Is that so?"

Yami thought, If I do not draw the right card, then I'm finished. Heart of the Cards please guide me.

He drew this card. He looked at it.

"Perfect,"

Yami held the card up high. Everyones eyes were on it.

Marik asked,"Well. What is it?"

"Just what I need to take you down!'

Twilight shouted,"You can do it Yugi! We are with you!"

He gave them the thumbs up.

Yami then continued his move, "I first reveal my face down card Monster Reborn! I choose to bring back my Buster Blader! Return to me!"

A purple swordsmen appeared in front of him.

"That was pointless. My dragon already destroyed that monster once, and I get to draw more cards thanks to you bringing it back. So thank you."

"I am risking the outcome of this duel on a final attack from Buster Blader!"

"Your even more of fool than I thought. Go ahead. Be my guest. You must of forgotten bringing it back also activates Slifer's second mouth!"

A fire ball was fired at Buster Blader. It survived the blast.

"Your monster may of survived that blast, but it's nowhere near strong enough to destroy my sky dragon.Your reign as Pharaoh is over! I will wipe you out on my next turn!," Marik stated.

"Not a chance. I am afraid there isn't going to be a next turn for you. Once I attack your god card will be destroyed, and you will lose! Buster Blader attack with your mighty blade!"

The swordsmen attacked, but it was blocked by Revival Jam.

"Seems you have forgotten about my plasma monster.Since you destroyed it, it can reform! This will allow me to draw three more cards increasing Slifer's attack to 17000!"

Yami then played a card from his hand.

"Now I use the magic card Brain Control allowing me to take control of your Revival Jam!"

The plasma monster reformed on Yami's field.

"Why would you want my Revival Jam? It can attack my dragon so it is no use to you."

"It is actually what I need to beat you."

"You lie!"

"Just watch. Since Revival Jam was reformed, draw your three cards Marik!"

"I will and Slifer's power will grow. Thank you."

"No thank you for falling into my trap!"

"Huh what trap!?"

"You'll see. Since a monster was just summoned, your god card's special ability activates. It has to attack my monster!"

"Huh. Slifer stop!"

His dragon attacked the plasma monster, but it just reformed.

"You see your dragon's weakness is directly linked to you. Now you have to draw 3 more cards, and your dragon has to attack again."

"Wait! That means.."

"You're trapped in an endless loop, that will result in you losing!"

Twi, Spike, and Mokuba shouted,"Aw yea! GO YUGI!"

The cycle of attacking, reforming, and drawing continued until Strings couldn't draw anymore cards thus he loses the duel.

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Yami's Turn: Yami uses Monster Reborn to bring Buster Blader back from the grave (Atk:3100 Def:2300). Card of Safe Return allows Marik to draw three cards. Slifer's effect than lowers it's attack to 1100. Blader than attacks, but Jam Defender causes Revival Jam to block the attack. It reforms and String draws three cards. Yami uses Brain Control to take control of Revival jam. Slifer's effect than activates, and it destroys Jam. It then reforms and Marik draws three more cards. Since it reformed Slifer must attack it again. This creates a loop until Marik can't draw anymore cards, and thus loses the duel.

Yami wins.

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Strings, and all of the cards in his hand fell to the ground. The group cheered Yami for his victory. Twilight and Spike gave him a huge hug while Mokuba and Seto must watched and Smiled.

Marik than shouted out loud (not through Strings),"No! How could I loose! You will pay YAMI! You may of beaten Slifer, but I have an another Egyptian god card that is more powerful! Beware!"

Mokuba than come down and picked up Slifer and a locator card and gave them to Yami.

"Congratulations Yugi.," Mokuba said.

"Thank you," replied Yami

"Don't get too attached to that card because my brother has got his eye on that too."

"I must keep this card safe."

Seto then walked up to Yugi. "So you figured out how to beat Slifer the Sky Dragon. Well done. I figured it out before you though."

Twilight then looked at him,"Wait! You knew! Why didn't you say anything?"

"Because I wanted to see if Yugi could figure it out on his own. Besides that would be unfair don't you think?"

"I guess. Anyway I'm glad you got a chance to see the duel Seto. You too Mokuba."

Mokuba than said,"We should be the ones thanking you. Right Seto? Seto?"

"Don't get too comfortable with that card," Seto said to Yami.

Yami replied,"Why not."

"Because you and I are going to duel for it right now. Then when I defeat you Slifer will be in my deck where it belongs. You see I am already in possession of one of the Egyptian god cards, and I plan to win the others. Now it's time to duel. Once I defeat you I will be one step closer to reclaiming my title as the number 1 duelist in the world!"

Twilight then stood in between the to.

Seto than stated, "Move out of the way Twilight Sparkle. This is between me and him."

Suddenly Strings stood up laughing evilly.

"Silly fools," he said.

Yami blurted out,"Show yourself coward!"

"I'm on my way to Battle City as we speak, and I can see everything. I can see the puzzle that will soon be mine. I see a city waiting to be conquered, and I see potential servants in every crowd. Who will be next? So tell me which of your friends should it be? Tea, or Joey perhaps!"

The group was shocked, but especially Yami. He was angered.

"You leave them alone Marik!"

Marik continued, "It seems I have tapped on your sensitive spot. Perhaps I can use your friends to get what I want from you: your puzzle and new Egyptian god card."

"I swear that if you harm my friends you will pay dearly Marik."

"You will be the one who will pay dearly. Your friends are nothing to me, and I have the whole world to gain."

"Head my words coward."

"Just as my dragon's one weakness destroyed you, your loyalty to your friends will destroy you!"

Strings fell to the ground.

"That was weird," Mokuba said.

"Alright I have had enough interruptions for one day. Yugi it's time for us to have our rematch,"Seto said.

Yami shook his head while saying,"Not now Kiaba."

"What?"

"Can't you see that people are in danger? I must go find my friends before Marik can get to them. Twilight, Spike let's stick together while searching. I will have time to duel you Kiaba I assure you. Let's go!"

Yami then ran off with Twilight and Spike following to find their friends. Seto was mad that Yugi left, and didn't duel him. Mokuba than was sent to chase them down, while Seto returned to Kiaba Corp for the time being. Meanwhile, Sunset and Flash were anxiously awaiting Marik and Odian's arrival at the Domino Pier.

Chapter 9: Kidnapping

Sunset Shimmer's, and Flash Sentry's eyes were focused on Marik's ship as it rolled into the boat house. The ship pulled slowly into its spot. Once it stopped, a ramp fell down connecting the ground to the ship. Then, in full view were Marik and Odian, and both of them were wearing the trademark purple Rare Hunter cloak. The two slowly walked down the ramp. Flash Sentry knelled.

"It's been a while, Marik. Glad to see you doing well after your unfortunate loss to the Pharaoh," Sunset said to Marik.

Flash whispered,"Don't test him."

Marik replied,"I have been told that you have made the arrangements for the SOSMH."

She nodded.

Flash stood up and said,"All we need is the boy. The rare hunters are searching for him as we speak. We need to find him alone."

"Odian."

"Yes Master Marik?"

"I want you to capture the young Kiaba to ensure nothing goes wrong."

"Yes Sir," Odian said as he nodded.

The group split up. Marik and Sunset ventured out into the city on their motorcycles. Odian and some rare hunters went to search for the young Kaiba. Finally, Flash stayed to guard their base in the pier and prepare the SOSMH.

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Joey and the others came across a familiar face from Duelist Kingdom: Mako Tsunami in a sea show arena. Joey feeling confident after defeating Espa Roba and Weevil Underwood decided to challenge Mako to get the last 2 locator cards he needed to qualify for the Battle City finals. Tea, Tristain, and Yugi's Grandpa were cheering him on. The others had thoughts about the status of Twilight and Yugi in the back of their heads. What they didn't know is that rare hunters were watching the duel closely.

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Meanwhile, Yami, Twilight, and Spike split up and searched the city for their friends. Yami didn't want them to split up, but Twilight persisted since they could cover more ground. Each of them had a walki on hand, and would call if they got into trouble. The three spent about an hour each searching a different part of the city. Spike, who was near Kiaba Corp, noticed Mokuba about to head into the building.

"Mokuba! Mokuba!," he shouted.

Mokuba then noticed Spike. The two boys then headed up to Seto's office in the private elevator.

"Wow! We have nothing like this back home. It's way easier than walking twenty flights of stairs.," commented Spike.

"Oh, I have been meaning to ask. Where are you and Twilight from?"

Spike's conscience was reminding him that it wouldn't be wise to tell him about Equestria. He then decided to make up something.

"We live in a small town that is far away from here. We live near a library which is good since Twilight is really and I mean really into reading."

"I see. As for Seto and I, we live in nice house about 20 minutes away from here. I have my own room and everything. It's pretty inside. My brother has a room just to store all of his Duel Monsters cards. Crazy right?"

"Well not really. Twilight is obsessed with books just as much as your brother is with Duel Monsters."

"I don't mind it too much. I'd rather have a obsessed brother than a cruel father any day. I am lucky that Seto takes care of me. It reminds me how if it wasn't for him we would still be......."

Spike was about to ask Mokuba about his last sentence, but the elevator doors opened. Spike and Mokuba then walked up too Seto's office door.

"Seto," Mokuba said and then he knocked three times.

Seto then said,"Come on in."

Mokuba opened the door.

When Seto saw Spike he commented,"It seems you brought a guest little brother, and it seems you didn't bring Twilight or Yugi. It's ok. He can help you on this little mission I have for you. I want you to try to pinpoint the Rare Hunter's headquarters location."

Spike then said,"They have a headquarters?"

"Yes. Now, I have managed to track the duel disk signals of several Rare Hunters, but once they enter the southwestern part of the city I lose them. So, I want you to find what is blocking the signal and disable it. You got all that you two?"

They both nodded. Spike then asked,"Can I ask you something Seto?"

"Sure. Why not?"

"Well, since I am helping Mokuba, could you help Yugi and Twi in searching for our friends? They are in danger and we need to find them as soon as possible."

"Well I am heading out to find some people to duel, so if I see them, I'll text you Mokuba."

"Thank you so much, Mr.Kaiba. Come on Mokuba! Times a wasting!"

Mokuba replied,"I'll be there in a minute."

Once Spike left the room, Seto got up and bent down in front of his brother.

"Mokuba, please be careful. If anything suspicious happens call me immediately. You understand?"

"Yes big brother."

Mokuba started to leave when Seto said,"Mokuba."

"Yea."

"Have fun."

"I will. See you soon big brother! I'll find the hideout as fast as Rainbow Dash supposedly is."

The boy left the room.

Seto thought,"Twilight. Spike. You two sure have made this tournament ten times more interesting. I am glad that Mokuba branched out and made a new friend. If only all people were as nice as those two are. Twilight is the most *unique girl I have met, to say the least. I may actually like...... Well I must be going. I have a duel with Yugi I have to go do. Luckily he isn't too far from here. Slifer will be mine!*

So the two young boys left Kaiba Corp to go to the top of a building near the southern part of the city to try to find the hideout. Seto meanwhile followed Yugi's duel disk system too him.

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While all of that was going on Sunset and Marik found themselves running into an old friend. The two were stopped in an alleyway by a young, white haired teenager with a golden ring around his neck.

"Get out of our way or you will be sorry," Marik said.

Marik and Sunset got out of the motorcycle. Sunset then realized who this man was.

"Still hunting for the Millennium items I see. It has been a while.........Bakura."

Bakura replied,"Yes it has Sunset. I knew I sensed a familiar force in the city. Who knew it would turn out to be Daddy's little princess. Who's that male with you? Your boy friend?"

Sunset got enraged.

"No! We are not dating! Ugh! Your just as annoying as ever"

"Toying with human emotions is one of my personal hobbies, but let's not get into that shall we."

"For once I agree with you. I suppose you stopped us because of the rod that my partner has?"

The white haired boy nodded.

Marik then entered the conversation,"You must be somewhat familiar with the ancient ways if you want my item so badly. Tell me Bakura, why do you want the rod?"

Bakura replied," Well, I am a collector of sorts. Once I posses all seven of the golden Millennium Items, I will control a power that will allow me to rule the entire world! So I ask you to hand over your item."

"My name is Marik Ishtar."

"I don't care."

"What if I told you I hand exclusive information of certain secrets. You can have the rod if you want, but, before I hand it over to you, you must do something for me."

Sunset whispered,"Ahem."

Marik then said, "I mean us. I, too, am a collector of sorts. Once I get what I covet, my item will be worthless to me."

"Why should I help?"

Sunset rejoined the conversation,"Because we know the locations of several of the items you seek including the Millennium Necklace held by Marik's sister."

"Perhaps there is a way all of us can work together."

"Exactly. We can help one another to get what we want!"

Marik then said,"With our combined powe,r no one, not even the Pharaoh, will be able to stop us! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Bakura than said,"Wait. Pharaoh. You too know him?"

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Twilight's walkie talki then started to beep.

"Hello. Who is it?"

"It's Seto."

"Seto? How did you get your hands on Yugi or Spike's walki?"

"Actually Yugi is letting me borrow his."

"Oh. So where are you two now? Have you managed to find the others yet?"

"We are near the Domino Train Station. Also we didn't find the others yet. We just ran into some rare hunter creeps. Luckily I was there to bail Yugi out. Anywho I am calling to tell you that Spike is helping my brother with locating the rare hunters headquarters."

"Good thinking. If they do manage to find our friends first, then we can go and rescue them. Alright thanks Seto. I'll try to meet up with you guys later. Bye!"

Twilight then ended the call. Right after that happened she bumped into a tall girl with brown, wavy hair.

"Ow that hurt. Wait a second. Twilight!," the girl said.

Twi replied,"Is that you Vicky?"

"Yes!"

Vicky helped Twilight off the ground. Twi then wiped all of the dirt and dust off of herself. Vicky looked very anxious.

Twi asked,"How are you doing Vicky? It seemed so long ago when we last saw each other even though it was a few hours ago."

"I am doing great. I actually just got my nails done. Pretty aren't they. I actually had something to tell you"........HUH! I just remembered it! Spike and Mokuba are in danger!"

"What?! How?!"

"You see I was letting my nails dry when I suddenly heard a familiar sound.

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"Help! Help! Someone! Anyone! Help us!"

Vicky arose from her deck and walked out on her balcony. She then noticed on a nearby rooftop that some cloaked guys were tying up Spike and Mokuba. She then looked up to see a helicopter above them too.

"Oh no! I must find Twilight. She will know what to do! Wait. Where can I find her? Aha! I'll just hack into the Kiaba Corp tracking system and find Twilight's duel disk signal!"

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Back to reality.

"So I just hacked in, and located you, and now I'm here."

Twi then said,"Since when do you know how to hack into a secret, game company database?!"

"Twilight.,I am the daughter of a rich, mall tycoon. I can get into anything I want too, and I also had help from my brother Arnold who is a wiz at computers. Don't worry, Kaiba won't get mad. After all I just hacked in to find you so that we can save Spike and his brother. So we should warn Seto and Yugi. Where are they?"

"At the Domino Train Station."

"That's on the other side of town! There is no way we can make it there before those cloaked creeps do! They must be using them as bait somehow."

"Wait did they wear purple cloaks, and did some have a glowing, eye symbol on their forehead?"

"Now that you mention it,.....they did."

"Oh no! It was just as Yugi feared. I must contact them right away."

Twi turned on the Walki Talki, but couldn't reach anyone.

Vicky than said,"Maybe they are tied up at the moment. I would think that whoever kidnapped Mokuba and Spike must of lured them into a duel."

"Yes. That must be it. Vicky did you see where the helicopter was heading before you came down to find me?"

She nodded and then said,"It seemed to be headed towards the docks. Huh! That must be where their base is. It's the perfect place. Many boats don't come here during this time of the year. Come on Twilight."

She grabbed Twi's hand, and started to run towards the mall.

"Vicky! Where. Where. Where are we going?"

"To my place. My brother can help us sneak into the hideout. Come on it's only 15 blocks away."

"Yes only 15,"Twilight said with sarcasm.

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Inside the hunter's hideout, Tea Gardner was sitting on the ground of a large storage room with a ton of empty cardboard boxes. Her mind was distant. She was trying to wrap her head around the recent events.

I cant believe this happening, Tea said to herself. I'm alone in who knows where without food or water. Plus I don't even know where Joey is. Huh! I hope he is alright. Why did those hooded creeps attack Namu, Joey, and me? They must want to use us for something. I just hope that Twilight, Spike, and Yugi are alright.

Suddenly the door opened. She then saw two boys being thrown right onto the boxes. Tea quickly moved out of the way to avoid getting hurt. The door was slammed and shut once they impacted the boxes.

"That sure hurt. You alright Spike?"

"Yes Mokuba. My head just hurts a bit. Wait, is that you Tea?"

The two boys then turned to see Tea in the corner.

She then said,"Mokuba and Spike! How did you get here?"

The boys and Tea both explained what happened. Tea felt happy knowing that Twilight qualified for the finals. They also told her about how they were unconscious when they first got to the headquarters. She then proposed to find a way to escape.

Spike asked,"How in the world are we supposed to get out of this room?"

She replied,"Well look around. We have at least 100 boxes in here. We can construct them in a way that would allow us to escape through that window up there. Now let's get to work."

The boys nodded. The three spend 20 minutes building stairs out of the boxes. They had to position them just right so that they don't collapse.

Tea whispered,"Ok. Now you two boys up first."

Spike was first. He climbed up the boxes and reached the window. Just as Spike reached the window, the door opened. He quickly jumped out of the window on to the dumpster below.

The Rare Hunters came in and tried to grab Tea and Mokuba. Mokuba was almost there when the hunters were trying to make the boxes collapse. Tea then quickly threw Mokuba up to the window.

Mokuba was at the window. "Tea!"

"Go. Go find Yugi and Twilight. I'll be fine. I know you can do it. Now go!"

He nodded and then jumped out of the window and onto the dumpster where Spike was.

"Where is Tea?," Spike asked.

"She gave up her chance to escape by helping me reach the window."

"Poor Tea."

After she threw Mokuba she collapsed off of the tower of boxes. Suddenly a bright, purple light appeared. It surrounded young Tea. It blinded the rare hunters for a moment. The light faded and Tea suddenly noticed a golden necklace with a purple diamond shaped gem on it. Before the hunters came back to life she quickly put it on. The hunters than took her away.

The two boys then heard the sound of a loud scream.

"Huh! That must of been Tea. I hope she is alright," Spike said concernedly.

"We have to do what she told me: go and find Yugi and Twilight. Come on!"

The two boys towards a dark alleyway and then made a plan there. They decided to go to Kaiba Corp to locate Yugi, Twilight, and Seto Kiaba.

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Tea was in a dark room tied to a chair. She then noticed someone coming towards her.

"Who's there?"

She then identified the person once he stepped in to the light of a nearby lamp.

"Joey! Thank goodness it's you! Now untie me, and let's get out of here."

He didn't respond.

"Joey? Is something wrong.................."

Suddenly behind her Marik was there using his rod to take over Tea's mind. In a matter of seconds she became a pawn of Marik and Sunset's plan. Joey too was under Marik's control. Once her mind was taken over the rare hunters untied her and she stood up. Her and Joey were still. There eyes were distant. They were like complete zombies! Sunset came in and noticed the necklace.

"How interesting. Look here Marik."

He then came over.

"That looks like..."

"An Element of Harmony. According to the information I gathered during my last trip to Equestria, that is the Element of Generosity held by Rarity."

"Seems to fit her well. Now we can just take it!"

Marik tried to remove the necklace but it started to glow and shocked him.

"Ow. Sunset what was that?"

"I suppose these elements can only be removed by their representatives. It makes sense. That's fine. They can't use the elements if she is our slave anyway. So this is the second to appear. Yugi Moto, and now Tea Gardner. Both of which are friends with Twilight and met her when she first came here. That's it!"

"What?"

"I think I have the identities of the remaining three representatives figured out. The only other three who are capable are Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor, and Seto Kaiba."

"Your are a genius Sunset. Now we must capture the remaining two before their elements appear. Odian!"

He came out of the shadows and into the light.

"Sir."

"Since Kaiba is already being taken care of by Lumis and Umbra, send a group of hunters to search the city for whats his name...."

Sunset said,"Tristan."

"Ah yes Tristan. He is one I always forget.Now go."

He nodded and he left the room with the rare hunters.

"Marik our plan is going perfectly. The SOSMH is already in place, and we have our pawns already under our control. It will take about 24 hours till the SOSMH is ready to be used. Now I must prepare the dueling field."

"Wait. How do you know that those fools won?"

"Because Lumis and Umbra are complete idiots."

Sunset then exited the room.

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Twilight and Vicky got help from Vicky's brother, Arnold, and were driving in a convertible on their way to the hideout. While driving Vicky saw Mokuba and Spike in an ally way. She parked the car, and the two girls went up to them.

Twilight was running towards the two.

"Spike! Mokuba! You are ok?!," Twi shouted. She then squeezed the two boys.

Spike then said,"We are glad... to see you too."

Mokuba added,"But can you please stop hugging us. You are squeezing us to death!"

She stopped.

The four than discussed what happened. They then decided to go to the top of the building where Yugi and Seto were dueling. Vicky dropped the three off at the building, and decided to bring the car home and meet them at the hideout.

Twilight and the boys were on the elevator anxiously waiting to see Kaiba and Yugi.

Twi thought, Seto. Yugi. Yami. I. I. I just know you are ok. We are coming!

The elevator stopped, and the doors opened.

Chapter 10: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 1

After the elevator door opened, the three friends saw Yami and Seto talking to a Rare Hunter who had the golden symbol on his head. Twilight then noticed that part of the floor they were standing on was broken in the back left corner.

"What have you done with my friends Marik!," Yami shouted.

The hunter replied,"HEHEHEHEHE! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Seto then said,"This Rare Hunter has gone completely insane!"

Yami then said,"No Kaiba. His mind has been taken over."

"That is ridiculous. No way that's true!"

"But it is!," Twilight said.

The two duelists then turned around and noticed Mokuba, Spike, and Twilight standing there.

"Mokuba!," Seto said.

Yami then said,"Twilight and Spike too! How did you guys escape?"

Mokuba then ran and hugged his big brother.

"Mokuba, Are you alright?"

"I'm fine big brother, but.."

"But what?"

"We had to leave Tea behind."

Yami then turned to Spike and said,"Is that true?"

"Unfortunately it is. After I got out of the room we were locked in, the Rare Hunters came in and tried to grab Tea and Mokuba. Tea then threw Mokuba at the window allowing him to escape, but.... was left behind."

Yugi then to Yami said,"Oh no. Poor Tea."

Yami then said,"At least you two got to escape."

Marik then re-entered the conversation,"MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! It seems you two children are a bit more crafty than I thought. However, I still have your friends, Pharaoh. Don't worry, they are in good hands! HEHEHEHEHEHE!"

Twilight then said,"You creep! If you hurt one hair on their heads, I swear you will regret it Marik! Now let them go!"

"Princess, you're not in any position to be making demands. I'm the one with all of the power!"

Mokuba then said,"Princess? Twi's a princess?"

"Of course she isn't a princess little brother. If that were true than we'd sure of heard of her before the tournament. It must be one of his nicknames for her. Just like how people call Yugi a Pharaoh."

"That makes sense."

Twi said softly, "phew."

Marik then said,"I hope you two enjoyed this lovely duel I set up for you. You fared better than I expected, but I knew Umbra and Lumis were too cocky and too idiotic to beat even a newbie duelist. This duel was just created to keep you two out of my way while I plan the next phase of my plan! Your two Egyptian god cards aren't even comparable to my Wing Dragon of Ra card."

Kiaba then said, "Is that so? Well why don't you face me in a duel then to see if you are right!?"

"My schedule is full at the moment. I have the next phase of Sunset and I's brilliant plan to do!"

"Wait? Sunset. Are you working with Sunset Shimmer?"

"Took you long enough to figure that out! Now enough about that! Yugi, the next phase of my plan involves you. Come and find me if you dare, unless you don't want to help your friends! HEHEHEHEHEHEH!"

The Rare Hunter fell to the ground.

"Spike, Mokuba, do you know where the rare hunter's hideout is?"

Spike nodded.

Mokuba then said, "It's in the Domino City Pier. Seto, call a chopper to pick us up."

He nodded, and then went in the corner of the building to call the chopper.

Suddenly, then Vicky came up the elevator and tapped on Twi's shoulder. She turned around and screamed!

"Twilight it's just me. Did I scare you?"

"Yes! Vicky you need to stop doing that!"

"Oh sorry. So what are we doing now?"

"Waiting for a helicopter to bring us to the Rare Hunter's hideout."

"Great, but will all of us fit in that one helicopter?"

Twi then asked Mokuba,"Will we?"

"We can," he answered. "But it will be a tight fit. There are only 5 seats, so one of us is going to have to sit on the floor."

Vicky then said, "'I'd better get a seat. I don't want to ruin this gorgeous pink skirt I'm wearing.

Mokuba then said,"Ok?"

After ten minutes of waiting, the six boarded the chopper and headed to the hideout.

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Tristan meanwhile was on a train with Serenity that was headed to Domino City. The young man went to pick up Serenity from the hospital since she could take her eye bandages off at night. She was happily awaiting seeing her big brother Joey dueling in the finals. They were eating lunch.

"Bbbuuuurrrrppppp! Man that was some good food. Who knew the grub here was that good? So how was your sandwich?"

Serenity replied,"Great.... Uh. Tristan."

"Yea Serenity?"

"I'm still nervous about taking my bandages off. I mean what if they messed up during the operation."

"Don't worry about it. You're gonna be just fine. Serenity you need to have faith in them just as you do in Joey."

"I know, but I want to see so badly, but there is a part of me that doesn't want to face it alone."

"You won't have too."

"Huh," she said softly.

"Come on Serenity think about. Once we get to Battle City, Joey can help you face those fears. Hey. I'll be there too you know. Also, I know the rest of our buds would be glad to help you."

"You really think so?"

"Totally. They would do anything for anybody. They are the best friends in the world, and they will surly become best friends with you too."

"Your right Tristan. Thank you for making me feel better. I know that once we get to the city all will become clear."

Tristan saw the big smile that appeared on Serenity's face. His eyes have never seen a smile so big before. He even started to blush. He loved seeing her face bright up in happiness, and knew the effort to go and pick her up was worth it. Suddenly a light blue glow surrounded Tristan.

"Hey! What's going on?"

"Is everything alright Tristan?"

The light then faded. Tristan looked to see a golden ring with a light blue balloon on his finger."

"Tristan, are you ok?"

"Uh. Uh. Yes! I'm just fine. I just saw a uh... bird out the window that's all."

"Oh cool."

What in the world is this?, Tristan thought. Well whatever it is, I'd better make sure nothing happens to it. Now that I'm looking at it, this balloon reminds me of something. But what?

"Serenity. We will be in the city in just about 10 minutes."

"Oh,I can't wait! Thanks again for taking me!"

"No sweat! That's what friends are for! Now just sit tight until we get to the city."

She nodded.

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On the helicopter Yugi was sitting in between Twilight and Spike. Seto was sitting next to his brother, and poor Vicky was ironically sitting on the floor. She certainly wasn't happy about it, but she didn't say anything cause she knew the Kiaba brothers would get angry. After all, they are giving them a free ride in their helicopter. The friends decided to talk about the recent events, and ask each other questions.

Seto was first to ask a question."Yugi, who exactly is Marik? He is the leader of the rare hunters and is working with Sunset Shimmer, but what else do you know about him?"

"Well I have never actually seen him in person. However, I do know he is in possession of a Millennium Item much like my puzzle."

"Those again. Spare me the details. I know they are just lies.," the Kaiba said in disbelief.

Yami said angrily,"They are not lies! Besides, you have seen the power of a Millennium Item first hand! Have you forgotten about Pegasus and his Millennium Eye?!"

Memories of their encounter with Pegasus at Duelist Kingdom flooded to the Kaiba brothers minds. Little Mokuba didn't enjoy being reminded of those events. He was a prisoner, and treated like a puppet after all. Seto also didn't relish in the memories either. He despised Pegasus for kidnapping his brother and aligning himself with the Big 5 to take over his company. It also reminded him of how Sunset Shimmer teased him about his brother during the duel with her adoptive father. He knew Pegasus disappeared, but Sunset was still out there.He swore to revenge on the girl by crushing her in the tournament!

Seto, after thinking for a bit, then said,"That was just a cheap trick!"

Mokuba then decided to speak out and say something,"But Seto, Pegasus did use his Millennium Eye to trap us! I remember not being able to move, and seeing terrible nightmares until I woke up on the balcony above the duel arena. Don't you remember having a similar experience?"

"That's enough Mokuba. You are just unconscious that's all. Now that's enough about magical golden items!"

Yami then said,"Believe whatever you wish, but I know they do work. Also, I am not who you think I am. I actually am a 5000 year old spirit who dwells in the chambers of the Millennium Puzzle."

Seto than said,"What? You expect me to believe you!?"

"It's true. At a time I lived in Egypt. It was there I ruled as Pharaoh."

"As Pharaoh?"

Mokuba then said,"No way. How can that be?"

Vicky then said,"That's impossible. It must be a lie!"

Seto than thought, That is what that women told me, but it can't be!

Seto then said,"Huh, you Pharaoh, what a joke? I was talked to by that crazy women also Yugi, but unlike you I didn't buy into her story."

Yami retorted,"I know her story was true, and my destiny must be fulfilled in order to save the world, and the first step is finding our friends!"

"Why do you care so much about those guys, especially that punk Wheeler?"

Twilight's face turned red with rage. She then said,"Why does he care? Why does he care!? Well maybe if you were nice, and tried to make friends then maybe you'd understand why!"

Spike then said,"Calm down Twilight! Remember the breathing technique from Cadance!"

The reminder helped Twi to use the technique to calm her self down. She then apologized to everyone for her behavior, and everyone did. Kaiba didn't say a word.

Kaiba thought, She sure is feisty, but so was I at her age. You know she kind of looks adorable when she's mad. Seto, snap out of it! You need to focus on the tournament. Not be distracted by this girl. Now get yourself together man!

The pilot then said, "Alright everyone prepare for landing. Destination reached!"

Yugi then said,"Alright this is it! Whatever happens down there, we are not leaving without our friends!"

Yami nodded.

Spike and Mokuba were looking off the window, and both saw someone on the dock.

"Guys look! It seems to be Joey!," the young ones said.

Everyone looked out the window. Vicky tried to look over everyone to try to see, but the others were too tall. She pouted like a little baby.

Yami then stated,"It is Joey!'

Twilight said,"Wait. This doesn't make any sense. Why in the world would Marik and Sunset release Joey when he just taunted us that he had them? It doesn't add up if you ask me."

Spike then said,"Your right Twilight. It'd be crazy unless......"

"Unless what?," Mokuba asked Spike.

"Unless he is under Marik's control!"

The group gasped.

"That does make sense Spike. Now, when we get down there, stay close together. It'd be safer that way."

The rest of the friends nodded.

Twilight then decided to check her deck just in case she had to duel down there. She then opened the special box that held Celestia and the almost card. She then saw the almost blank card had two more jewels on it. On the top showed the purple one, and next to it on the left showed the light blue one. Twilight whispered to Yami,"Yami. Take a look at this."

He turned his head to see the card.

The boy then said,"Looks like two more elements have appeared. Which elements are they Twilight?"

"By their color alone it looks like the top one is Generosity, and the one next to it is Laughter. They belong to Rarity and Pinkie Pie respectably. But who could have them? According to what we know, they have to be friends with me. Seto, Mokuba, and Vicky don't appear to have one, so that leaves Tea, Tristan, or Joey!"

"Huh!"

"If it's Tea and Joey, than Marik's already got 2 elements! We have to free them as soon as possible!"

"We will Twilight. We will. Now let's get ready to land."

"Alright."

The helicopter landed in front of Joey. Yami and Kaiba were the first to exit. Followed by Twilight and Vicky, then Mokuba and Spike were last, and stood by Seto and Twilight respectably.

Joey was just standing there waiting for for the others to dismount off of the helicopter. Marik's influence was influenced on the young duelists mind. Marik was ready for his plan to start.

"Welcome. I have been waiting for you," Joey said.

"Joey! What's wrong?," Spike asked.

"Sorry kid. Joey has gone away."

Twilight then shouted,"Marik!'

"That's correct, and if you want your precious friends back, you will have to listen to me! HEHEHEHEHEHE!"

Yami then broke from the group, and walked close to Joey.

"Marik! I'm the one you really want, so leave my friends out of this and duel me yourself!"

"But Yugi, that wouldn't be any fun. Besides I actually did find something useful in your friends."

"And what's that?"

"Just look up to the right!"

All the friends, and Joey looked to see Tea walking down the stairs that are attached to a big boat. Twilight and Yamii noticed the necklace she was wearing.

"Tea! Tea!," Yami shouted.

Tea responded,"I'm afraid it's no use. Like your friend Joey, Tea too, is under my control. Now look around my neck. Notice anything familiar Princess?"

Twilight then said,"That's a......."

She quickly covered her mouth because she didn't want to say what it was in front of Seto, Mokuba, and Vicky.

Twi then continued,"How did she get that necklace?"

"Well princess after your little boys escaped my grasp, this suddenly appeared on her neck. You recognize it don't you?"

"Uh. Of course I do. So I guess my theory about who the representatives were was correct."

"Well, well, it seems you are a smarter than I thought you were. Who knew eggheads could be so smart? HEHE."

Twilight go really angry at that comment. "I am not an egghead! Who knows the square hoot of 546 off the top of her head? I do. It's twenty-three point three six six six four two eight nine one zero nine!"

Twi's face was red with rage. If she wasn't a human, than her hair would of been on fire! Suddenly, Sunset came out of the ship too.

Seto then said,"Sunset Shimmer!"

"Seto, long time no see. I still see that you are as aggressive as ever. And Twilight, I'm surprised you have made it to the finals. I guess Celestia was right to send your weak brother to help you. I guess she didn't believe in you enough."

"How dare you say that!? Prin..I mean Celestia has always believed in me! Otherwise I wouldn't be where I am today! Besides she had immense faith in you, until you went down the dark path you are still on!"

"Whatever. Either way I'm still the better student. Do you see these earnings? They allow me to have access to my special talents!"

Sunset then used the earnings to make a sun beam in front of Twilight. Her face got really close to Twilight.

"See. My special talent is way better than yours.And I can access them here of all places. I have learned many things in my time here, and those have helped me become more knowledgeable than Celestia's star pupil!"

"Oh really? It is on! Come down here so I can crush you!"

"Let me check my schedule. I am not open until the the the finals. Now, Tea it's time."

She nodded. "Alright gentlemen, let's begin this party shall we!," Tea said as she exited the staircase.

Joey then said,"Listen up Yugi. It's time for the ultimate showdown! Since i want your puzzle and god card, there is only one way to do this: you and I are going to duel!"

Yami respnded,"You're mad!"

"Refuse, and your friends are mine forever! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"It looks like I don't have a choice. Alright Marik let's begin this duel so I can save my friends!"

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Sunset then said to everyone except Yami, "I would stick around if I were you. This is going to be intense. Now I got some things to attend too, see you later Princess! HEHEHE!

Sunset walked into the ship, and two rare hunters came and closed the door behind her. They then remained to guard the door.

Tea then walked the boys over to a dock dueling field with a giant anchor above it. Tea gave the two duelists rings to put on their legs. They then walked over to their sides of the field. Tea then walked out of the ring and sat in a chair that locked her in.

Joey then explained the duels rules: the timer is set to one hour, and once that times is up both duelists will be dragged to the bottom of the sea! When a person's life points reach 0, then the winner will have 30 seconds for to free himself. The loser will be dragged to the bottom of the sea. Also, Yami is forbidden to use Slifer, and places it by him out of his deck.

"Yugi, good thing we remembered Red Eyes. That card will help us free Joey!," Yami said.

Yugi nodded.

Tea then said,"Now that everyone is familiar with all of the rules, look over here to see the final phase of my plot!"

The group then noticed a giant crane with a box on it hovering over Tea.

Mokuba then said,"What are they planning to do with that thing?!"

Vicky and Twilight said,"Tea!"

Yami then said,"What is the meaning of this Marik! Tea has done nothing, so leave her out of this."

Tea answered,"Well it seems I touched our sensitive point. Good. If any of you fools try to stop the duel, the crate above me will fall!"

Everyone said,"What!?"

"And, since I am such a great person, I'll do part of what you asked Pharaoh! HEHEHE!"

Marik then used his rod to release Tea from her control.

Tea then looked around to see where she was. She then was relieved to see the necklace still on her neck, but was confused why she was tied up at the chair.

She then said,"Hey! I'm trapped! Twilight, Spike, what's going on?"

Twilight then shouted, "Sunset Shimmer is working with this creep Marik, and is forcing Yugi to duel Joey!"

"What? Yugi!"

Yami responded,"Tea! Your ok!"

"Kind of. Now please stop this duel! You can't duel Joey! He's your friend!"

"Tea, Joey isn't himself. He has been taken over by Marik."

"What, what? So is this Mairk the ancient evil force we learned about at the museum?"

"Yes. Now hold tight. Everything will be alright. Trust me."

"Oh ok."

Twilight then said,"Tea! Make sure don't loose that necklace!"

"Why?"

"After this is over, I'll explain everything. It's really important, and only you can take it off!"

Tea thought while looking down at the necklace, Only me? What exactly is it? Well good thing I have it at least. Now Yugi just free our friend. Wait! I just remembered! Tristan, and Serenity! I hope they don't get involved with this!

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Tristan and Serenity just got off of the train. Tristan keeping his eyes on Serenity the whole time. The last thing he wanted to do was let her fall and trip.

"Oh. That's right Serenity. This is your old stomping grounds."

"Yea. Joey and I used to come her all the time when we were little. It was the best! Being here again just feels so great! Now let's find Joey!"

"Alright then. Let me call Tea. She has to know where Joey is."

Tristan called Tea's number, but she didn't answer.

Strange, Tristan thought. Something must of happened. Now what to do? Oh yea. I'll just go to Kaiba Corp so they can track down Joey's duel disk.

He grabbed Serenity's hand.

"Where are we going Tristan?"

"To find Joey. Now let's hurry!"

"Ok."

Suddenly, a group of Rare Hunters surrounded them.

"Hey, we aren't here to cause trouble. Now let us get on a way," Tristan said.

The Rare Hunters then let someone threw who's face was covered by the hood.

Serenity then asked,"What's going on Tristan?"

"What do you want from us?"

The hooded person then took of the hood, revealing himself to be Flash Sentry. Tristan and Serenity didn't know who he was though.

Flash then said,"Oh. You have something that we want."

When Flash said "we" his eyes turned red and flashed for a second, then his eyes turned back to blue.

"I am afraid that you two are going to have to come with us. Now, hunters, get them!"

The men then rushed towards them ,and Tristan put the young girl on his back and ran out of the circle.

"Tristan what's happening?"

"Just hang on! We will be ok. Trust me."

"Ok!"

Whoever those creeps are, Tristan said to himself. They want something of mine, but what? Maybe it's this ring! Well they are not going to get it or Serenity. Oh Joey where are you?

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"Seto," Mokuba said. "You need to stop this duel. People can get hurt, and, think about it, Marik may try something on us next!"

Seto then said,"As the head of the Battle City Tournament, I say this duel must stop!"

Sunset used her sun beam to appear before Kaiba.

"Why should we?"

"How did you..."

"To explain how I can do this is too complex for your simple mind. Remember poor Tea over there. If anyone tries to stop the duel, she's a goner. So just sit back and enjoy the duel. I even got my popcorn!"

The beam disappeared.

"I can't stop this duel," Seto said.

Twilight then said,"Vicky? Is there anything your brother can do? Maybe hack into the duel disk system and try to disable this duel."

Vicky shook her head.

"Twilight, my brother can hack into the tracking system not into the actual duel disk system. Sorry."

Seto, who overheard this exchanged then said,"What was that about hacking into my satellite tracking system?"

Both girls had that face that basically told him that it was true. Twilight then said,"Please don't get mad Seto. She used the system to track me down to tell me about Mokuba and Spike getting kidnapped. She saw it from her balcony. Right Vicky?"

The brown haired girl nodded frantically. "Yea.Yea I did. I swear Mr.Kaiba. Please don't yell at us."

Seto then said,"Why would I get angry?"

"What?," both girls said.

Mokuba whispered,"Big bro."

"You hacked into the system to warn Twilight Sparkle about my brother. Anyone who tries to help my brother honestly is alright in my book. However, if you do it again I will get you. Understand ladies?"

They both nodded.

Back at the duel field, the duel disks were set up and the duel started.

Yugi then thought, Alright this is it. I just know that my best friend is in there somewhere, and the Red Eyes he gave me as a sign of our friendship will help me free him.

Joey then said,"Are you ready to duel Yugi?"

"I am coward."

"Prepare to loose everything, fool!"

"Now It's time to duel!"

Yugi Vs Joey

"Since I am so nice, I'll let you start off."

Yami then drew his card.

"Now I summon Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts... in defense mode. That's it for now Marik."

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Yami's Turn: Yami normal summons Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts (ATK:1500 DEF:1200) in defense mode. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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"Very well. Then I'll go.," Joey said,

He drew his card, and then quickly activated it.

"Now I use Raigeki, which destroys your monster!"

A huge lighting bolt came down and destroyed Yami's beast.

Yami then girded a bit.

"Now I play Alligator's Sword! Now attack my monster and cut his life points down to size!"

The alligator then cut into Yami. It was a hologram but somehow Yami felt some pain.

"I'll end my turn."

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Joey's Turn: He activates Raigeki. It destroys all monsters Yami controls. He then summons Alligator's Sword (ATK:1500 DEF:1200). It then attacks Yami directly.

Yami's Life points: 4000->2500

He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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"Surrender yet? Or do you want more? Don't go easy on me just because we were friends."

Yami answered,"We are not friends Marik. I play Big Shield Gardna in defense mode. That's all for now."

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Yami's Turn: He plays Big Sheild Gardna (ATK:100 DEF:2600) in face up defense mode. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-5 Life- 2500 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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"That's your move? Ha! Your pathetic if you think that can protect your life points. Let me show you what I mean! I play this powerful magic card: Hinotama!"

Seto then said,"Where did Wheeler get that card? It's extremely rare!"

Joey then said,"Now Yugi watch as my card blasts away your life points! HAHAHAHAA!"

"Yugi!," Tea shouted.

The fireball hurled towards Yami. The flames from the card surrounded Yami and caused his cape to come off and fall into the water. Spike went to the edge of the water and fished it out. He gave it to Twilight, who then twisted it so that the water would come out.

Marik then thought, Looks like Yugi is already getting crushed by my powerful deck. Enhanced with cards my Rare Hunters have gathered, Joey's deck is unbeatable! Now, it's just a matter of time until the puzzle is around my neck, MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

"Master Marik.," Odian said.

"What now? Can't you see I am in the middle of gloating?"

"I know sir but I wanted to inform you that with Flash's and I's efforts, we have managed to get enough locator cards for all four of us to head to the finals if necessary."

"You two have done well. Hopefully we won't need to go to the finals. If so you lackeys have wasted a great deal of time. Where is Flash Sentry anyway? He always disappears without me knowing."

"Sunset Shimmer told me he is leading the group of Rare Hunters that are going to find Tristan Taylor."

"Good. You know what, I almost forgot about him. Why do I forget him so much?"

"He is pretty ordinary, and doesn't stand out much."

"You're right. Now leave me be. I have to make sure this plan goes smoothly."

"Yes sir."

Odian left him.

"I'll end my turn," Joey said.

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Joey's Turn: Joey uses Hinotama which inflicts 500 damage.

Yami's Life Points: 2500->2000

He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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Yugi then said,"I have already lost half of my life points, and it's only been the first few turns. I figured Marik tweaked Joey's deck a little. If I loose this duel, two worlds are in danger; but if I win, my best friend is going to be dragged to the bottom of the ocean. There must be a solution."

"Time is ticking Yugi," Joey teased.

Yami then drew. He then said to Yugi, "Alright Yugi what to do? His monster has 1500 hundred attack points, and none of the cards in our hand are strong enough to beat it."

"We still have Big Shield Gardna though."

"Yes we do, but we need to get on the offensive. Duels aren't won by playing defense alone."

"You're right. What can we do Yami?"

"I think I have an idea! Just watch."

Yugi nodded.

Yami then said,"I'll set this card face down on the field. I'll then summon my friend Kuriboh in attack mode! That ends my turn.

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Yami's Turn: He sets one card face down and summons Kuriboh (ATK:300 DEF:200) in attack mode. He then ends his turn.

Status: Hand-4 Life- 2000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-1

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Joey then said,"Kuriboh!? That's the weakest monster in the game! You must be giving up! In that case I'll be glad to end your misery! My move!"

Seto then thought, Why would Yugi play such a weak monster in attack mode? His face down must be a trap then! For Yugi's sake I hope it works out.

Vicky then said,"Twilight is Yugi giving up?"

"No way! This is part of his plan Vicky. Now go Yugi! We all believe in you! Just remember who you are fighting for!"

Joey then continued with his move. He pointed his hand to Yugi's little fuzzball. "Now Alligator's Sword attack Kuriboih with Swamp Slash!"

Yami then pushed a button on his duel disk. Then Joey's monster was stuck in a glowing circle.

"What's going on? Curse you Yugi!"

"Ha. Seems like you feel for the easiest trick in the dueling book. Now your monster can't attack and looses 700 attack points! My points are safe."

The group and Tea cheered for Yami.

"Way to go Yugi!," Tea shouted.

Spike then said,"Way to trick that coward! Now go and win this!"

Joey then started to laugh.

"What's so funny Marik?," Yami asked.

"HEHEHEHEHE! Your friends are pathetic. They go all crazy just because you stopped one little attack. What idiots!"

"Maybe you don't understand because you don't have any friends Marik!"

"What did you just say to me?"

"I said you don't have any friends. If you did then proably wouldn't be doing all of this."

"How so?"

"Well maybe friends would open your so called big heart, and then you'd not be a crazy, evil person who's trying to take over the world!"

"Who needs friends anyway? Now enough of this nonsense. Your life points will never be safe from me! I use another Hinotma! Now blast him down even further!

The huge fireball impacted Yami, and he fell to his knees.

Twilight then shouted,"No. Yami! Get up!"

Chapter 11: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 2

Joey's Turn: Alligator's Sword attacks, but Yami activates his face down Spellbinding Circle to stop Joey's monster from attacking. He then activates Hirotama, and damages Yami's points.

Yami's Life Points: 2000 ->1500

Joey then ends his turn

Status: Hand-4 Life- 4000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-0

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Yami on his knees stared at the ground. With his body weakened by Marik's relentless attacks, he managed to slowly get off of the ground, but something wasn't the same about him.

"Ready to give up yet? Or do you need more punishment?," taunted Joey.

"Joey it's just us now."

"Huh. What the heck? Is that...."

The group then looked at the boy. Twilight then noticed it wasn't Yami.

What? Where did Yami go?, Twilight said to herself. According to what I have learned, Yami is the one who always does the dueling. So why is Yugi in control? Unless Yugi is trying to free Joey. Yugi has been through more with Joey than Yami, so I guess that makes sense. I just hope this decision doesn't backfire. No,I know it's going to be just fine. Joey will be freed, and all will be fine. Calm yourself Twilight. Don't embarrass yourself in front of everyone.

Marik wasn't happy about Yugi being in control. This isn't fair!, Marik thought. I wanted to crush the Pharaoh, not this little brat! You cheater! Wait, then again, since little Yugi is in control, this duel will be much easier to win without the Pharaoh doing the work for him! This works in my favor. Looks like the puzzle will be mine sooner than I predicted. HEHEHEHE!

"Are you sure you can handle yourself Yugi?," asked Yami.

"Yes, I'm the only one who can reach Joey. He's in there somewhere, and our bond will let me free him from Marik's grip. You understand don't you?"

"Yes Yugi I do. I know when you first asked me to switch a few minutes ago I didn't seem to thrilled about it. Now, I see you're right. You know how dangerous this duel is, but you enter it anyway to save your best friend. That just proves how much you care for him Yugi. That kindness is something that makes you special, and it will surely help you in your endeavors. After all you received the Element of Kindness.Please, remember I will be here if you need me."

"I know Yami. I need to do this. Thanks for believing in me."

Yami disappeared. Yugi was staring at his hand wondering what would be the best move.

"Alright Joey it's my turn! I draw!"

Yes! It's Joey's Red Eyes Black Dragon!," Yugi thought. Just the card I needed. Now to play it so I can ……….."

"Wait!," shouted Yami.

"Huh?"

"You mustn't play Red Eyes yet. It's too risky."

"But if I don't, then I can't save Joey!"

"Yugi you know as well as I do that Marik must have a trap set for any strong card you play. If we loose that card now, there is no hope in saving your best friend."

"Well what am I supposed to do? Wait! That magic card might work. It would allow me to show Joey Red Eyes without summoning it to the field."

"I hope it works for Joey's sake."

"Yea. I hope so too."

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Tristan was running as fast as he could with little Serenity on his back. He knew he HAD to keep her safe from the hunters.

"Alright let's go in here," Tristan said as he ran into a dark, narrow alleyway.

"Is everything alright Tristan?," asked Serenity.

"Uh.. Yea. Everything's fine."

The Rare Hunters cut off their exit and soon the two were surrounded.

"Looks like we found you little rats.," said Flash as he came in the alleyway.

"For the last time punk, LEAVE US ALONE!," shouted Tristan in a fiery rage.

He quickly placed down Serenity, and took of his coat. He started punching Rare Hunters left and right. They all fell to the floor by Tristan's might. However, they quickly got back up, and decided to fight back. Flash's eyes started to glow red. He ran towards Tristan quickly, and punched him to the floor.

"I didn't want to resort to physical violence, but you left me no choice. It's time to take you to Mistress Sunset and Master Marik.," said Flash.

"I'll…Never go with.......you," said a weakened Tristan.

"You have no choice. Now, let's go girl."

Serenity cried out, "Let me go! Someone! Help!"

Suddenly a small dice was flicked through the air like a bullet. This hit Flash's arm, and caused him to release Serenity.

"Hey! Punks!," said a tough voice while catchy theme music was in the background.

"Wait. I know that MUSIC." said Tristan. " Is that?"

The person came into the light. It was revealed to Duke Devlin owner of his own game shop across from Yugi's Grandpa's. He was a friend from the past who wanted to beat Yugi so bad because he beat Pegasus.

"Why don't punks just fall down. " Duke said as he threw more dice at the hunters.

After colliding with their foreheads, the hunters fell to the ground. Flash Sentry started to get mad. Having his men fall to the ground was an insult to his pride and leadership. The boy's anger engulfed his judgement. He wanted to DESTROY Devlin at all costs. His teeth were grinding against each other as hard as nails. Quickly, Flash took out a black crystal scythe from under his cloak. His eyed started to glow a bright red.

"Haaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Flash shouted as he charged at Duke.

"Look out Duke!" shouted Tristan who was still to weak to stand.

Duke grabbed Serenity and they ran straight out of the alley way. Flash was close behind him, but suddenly he froze. He could not move his body.

"What the?" said Flash.

Tristian thought, Huh? Why did he stop?

"You...........fool." said a slow, ominous voice.

"Master. Are you doing this? Why did you stop me from DESTROYING THAT WEAKLING? NO ONE INSULTS ME THAT WAY! NO ONE! "

"You better calm down or else....."

The boy quickly shut up.

"Do you realize you almost blew your cover boy? You can't let your anger take hold of you again. Rage....it unleashes your true self from inside you."

"My....true self? I..... don't understand sir."

"HEHE. You will find out in time. Now, put that weapon away. Don't waste your energy on that novice. You must conserve your power for the finals.......Don't fail me again........"

"Yes master. I won't."

Flash Sentry become unfrozen, and decided to return to the base. Meanwhile, Duke and Serenity bumped into a friendly face when trying to cross the street.

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Back in Equestria, Cadance, Celestia, along with Shining Armour were doing some last minute preparations.

Cadence put the last card into a deck that was on a crystal duel disk.

"There, all set. Please be careful.," said a calm Cadence.

Shining walked up to the pony who had the duel disk on their leg.

"Listen......... Be prepared for anything. Remember where you are going."

"Hmm. I will. This will be so easy for a pony of my stature."

Celestia gave the pony a scroll.

"Give this to Twilight as soon as you find her please. We are counting on you. Don't let us down."

The pony nodded to the white alicorn and then entered the portal.

Once the girl came out of the portal, she was a human wearing a dark blue hoodie and a purple skirt with the pony's cutie mark on it. She then looked at herself via her reflection in the museum fountain.

Not bad. Not bad at all, she said to herself. Now, to find some weaklings to duel. Shining Armour gave me a locator card, but I need 5 more so I can be in the finals. Once I acquire them, I will find Princess Twilight. I shall show everyone what the great and powerful TRIXIE can do! I am the only one who COULD do this task! Haza!"

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"Are you actually going to do something little Yugi? Cause I do not mind just sitting here and letting the time run out. I will win either way." Marik said through Joey.

Mokuba then said, "Big brother, what is Yugi doing? He better make a move soon or that timer will run out."

Seto assured his brother by saying, "He will Mokuba. Just you wait. Knowing Yugi, he is probably planning out his next move since he is at a disadvantage right now."

"I agree," added Vicky. "Come on Yugi! You can do it! Just remember who you are fighting for!"

"Beat that creep Yugi and get your friend back! Go Yugi!" shouted Spike.

"Thanks guys!" Yugi shouted.

Marik then shouted "Enough!"

"Huh?"

"Enough with all of this cheering. It's making me sick. Friendship is pointless.It only slows you down. That is what makes you weak. Now, get on with your turn so I can crush you little Yugi.I! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!"

"Your...wrong Marik. Friendship...isn't weakness...it's a strength! And I'll show you why with this move! Now, I use the magic card Exchange!"

"Did he just say Exchange? What could he be thinking? said Seto.

"What does Exchange do?," asked Spike.

"Exchange is a magic card that is risky. It allows each player to take a card form their opponents hand. Wheeler could potentiality take a card that's essential to Yugi' strategy and vise versa. This duel is just getting interesting. Wouldn't you agree Twilight?"

Twilight responded, "I.....guess, but....still. This duel is crazy....and never should of happened. Marik.....Sunset....how could you two be so...cruel."

Twilight turned around with tears coming down her face. She felt terrible that her good friends were getting hurt all because of her world. Her pain and suffering from this feeling made her want to somehow get her magic back so she stop this madness. Suddenly something from her back pack started to glow with lights of yellow, pink, blue, white, and orange.

"Huh?" she whispered. "It's so bright. What is it?"

She opened the bag and the light was beaming all over her face. The girl suddenly passed out right on the ground with her head landing on the book from Shining Armour.

"Huh?" Spike said and then turned around.

"Twilight!" he shouted.

The others including Tea and Yugi. turned around too. Seto quickly knelt down to the unconscious girl.

"Twilight! Twilight can you hear me? It's Seto.," Kiaba said he slightly shook her.

"Is she ok!?," shouted Tea.

"Huh? What happened to Twi?," said Yugi.

Joey then responded," HEHEHEHE HAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!"

"What's so funny?"

"Just look at her all tired out there. How pathetic. No wonder she is the weakest of all of the princesses."

"How could you say that Joey! You would never say anything so...cruel and heartless!"

"Well this is the real me Yugi so get used to it! Now, let's continue. Since you used Exchange, I'll come over there and take my card from your hand!"

Seto then placed his hand on her right rist and it was still beating. "She's alive guys. Her heart is still pumping, but I wonder what could of caused her to pass out like that. Vicky was Twilight acting weird earlier when she was just with you?"

"Well....no. She was perfectly fine when we were searching for Spike and Mokuba. Maybe she was too stressed out. Stress can do that sometimes. Let's just let her rest."

Seto got up and joined Vicky and Mokuba. Spike decided to stay down with his close friend.

Come on Twilight, Spike said to himself. Wake up.

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Twilight was on the ground of a mysterious place where the ground flashed colors of purple, pink, white, yellow, blue and orange and the walls flashed white, dark purple, and pink. She stood up and then noticed she wasn't a human anymore.

"What? I'm a...Pony...again. Huh! With my horn and wings! Yes! Wahoo!" Twilight flew around the room in cheerful bliss.

"Wait? Where and I? Wait! Spike! Mokuba! Vicky! Seto! Yugi! Are you guys there? Hello?"

Suddenly five beams of light appeared before her.

"Huh? Is that you guys?"

"Hey! Who you callin Guys!?," a voice said.

"Wait. Is that?...."

The lights vanished, and there in the flesh were Twilight's best pony friends: Pinkie, Rarity, Rainbow, Fluttershy, and AJ. Tears of joy ran down Twi's face.

She then said,"It is you....Rainbow."

RD replied,"Ugh Yea of course it is. Who else would it be?"

"And Applejack."

"It's been a while Sugar Cube."

"Rarity...you're here too!"

"Why of course darling, why would I miss it?"

Pinkie then said,"OOH! HEY! Twilight did you see me?"

"Of course Pinkie Pie."

"I hope you are doing alright." said Fluttershy.

"I am......girls...I...missed....you...so...Much!"

The alicorn ran to hug them but she passed right through them as if they were ghosts.

"Yea..we probably should of mentioned that she can't touch us," commented RD.

Twilight rubbed her head. "That wasn't fun. So how did you guys get here and What is here?"

"You see.....All of the princesses used there magic to enchant that book you got from your brother, and it allowed us to talk with you, and all of the other princesses are casting a spell so we could see you, and that's why we can't touch each other and, and I missed you so much! SQUUEE" said Pinkie Pie really fast.

"Well that explains it. Wait. Is there something important that you need to tell me cause I figure this spell takes a lot of energy for Celestia, Cadence, and Luna to keep it going, and I don't want them to run out?"

"Welll...." said Fluttershy.

"There is...." said RD.

"Something.....I'll let Applejack explain." Rarity said.

"Well...someone is coming into your world to help you with your mission Twilight."

"Well..who is it?"

"We can't tell you."

"What? Why?"

"Princess Celestia told us not too." said Fluttershy.

"Oh? Well is it someone I know? Could you tell me that?"

"Well....I guess we could. It's someone you know. Someone you have had some interaction with."

"Who could it be?"

The images of the pony's started to vanish.

"Wait! Don't go guys! I need you!"

Aj then said. "Don't fret sugar cube! Remember we will always be with you. We are connected by our bond of friendship. Never forget that ok?"

"I...won't AJ. I'll do my best girls. Stay safe!"

They nodded to their alicorn friend, and with another flash of light they were gone.

"I'll miss....you...girls.."

Tears ran down her face once again. Then a purple light surrounded our hero, and like that she was gone.

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Back in reality Twilight slowly opened her eyes up to see Spike.

"Spike. Is...that..you?"

"Huh! Twilight your ok! Hey guys Twilight's awake!," said an elated Spike!

The group quickly surrounded Twi.

"Thank goodness you're alright.We were worried about you dear," Vicky said.

"Are you feeling ok? Do you need some medicine?," said a concerned Mokuba.

Twi said slowly,"I'm fine...Mokuba..I was just tired that's all. I'm fine really.Thank you..all of you for looking after me while I was past out."

The girl stood up and stood next to Seto.

"Hi Seto."

"Huh? Twilight your..ok. That's great. I'm happy...that your back."

"Ugh..Thanks. So would you mind catching me up on what happened during the duel while I was out? It seems quite a bit as happened."

"Sure. Right after you passed out Wheeler came over to get the card from Yugi since as you saw Yugi played Exchange. Joey was struggling to pick a card and Yugi was talking about that Red Eyes card he got from him."

"He must of done that so he could help Joey break free! How brilliant!"

"Anyway, he didn't pick that card so that's good. Then Yugi summoned Red Eyes Black Dragon to the field as you can see. He then attack Alligator's Sword and Joey's points dropped to 2400."

"Then what happened?""

"Wheeler used ANOTHER Hintotama magic card."

"Another one?"

"Yep. Yugi's points were reduced to just 1000. Wheeler than summoned Rocket Warrior, and activated a magic card I have never heard of before: Attrition."

"What exactly does it do Seto?"

"Well basically when Rocket Warrior attacks another monster, the monster that it attacked looses attack equal to Rocket Warrior's."

"But Red Eyes has more attack than Rocket Warrior? Wouldn't it just get destroyed after it attacks?"

"Not Rocket Warrior. It's special effect prevents it's destruction when it attacks and Joey takes no damage at all. Plus after damage calculation the monster it attacks looses 500 attack till the end of the turn.So as you could predict he attack Red Eyes, and now it has 400 atk. Wheeler then just ended his turn right before you woke up."

"I see. Well I know we will get out this. I just know it."

"Well I hope so too Twilight."

Chapter 12: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 3

"Yami. I have to do something, but I don't think you will like it." said Yugi.

"What do you have in mind?"

Yugi takes off the puzzle from his neck.

"I have to give Joey the puzzle."

"Yugi, are you crazy? That is exactly what Marik wants. Why take the risk?"

"Because Yami, Joey is my best friend! I know it seems like the worst thing I could do, but I know the puzzle will help us get through to him. Joey gave me his Red Eyes Black Dragon, so it's my turn to give him something too. This act of kindness and friendship is needed. You understand Yami don't you?"

Yami didn't respond.

"Yugi, I can't stop you, but are you sure this is the right choice?"

"I am Yami. Trust me. Can you do that?"

"Yes. I will trust you. You have always gotten through for us. Now, take care. I won't be able to communicate with you, but just know I will be watching."

"I know you will. Thanks partner."

Yugi then started to walk over to Joey with the puzzle in hand.

Twi thought, Yugi, what are you up to?

Yugi then said to Joey with his arm reached out, "Joey, I want you to have this. It's my most prized possession: the Millennium Puzzle."

"Yug?." whispered Joey.

Yugi placed the puzzle around Joey's neck.

"This puzzle is now yours. Just as you gave me your Red Eyes, I am giving you my puzzle as a sign of our true friendship."

"Yugi. Yugi's puzzle. My..friend."

Joey started to breath heavily.

"I want you to keep it Joey."

Yugi then thought while walking back to his spot, Hopefully that puzzle will help him free himself from Marik's control before time runs out. If Joey breaks free soon, then there is a chance we both can be saved. Marik may think that Joey is his and has Joey all wrapped up, but I know he is wrong, because you may be able to control his mind, but not his heart. I have seen signs of the real Joey throughout this duel like when he saw his dragon for the first time. Come on Joey break free!

Joey then said,"The puzzle. Yugi's puzzle."

"Joey are you in there?," asked Yugi.

Marik then said to Joey using his magic, "Ignore him my servant! He gave you this puzzle to try to bribe you. Yugi is your enemy and wants to hurt you! So listen to me, and destroy him!"

"Destroy, Yugi."

"That's right Joey. Destroy Yugi. So, now dispose of that puzzle now so it can't weaken us!"

Joey took off the puzzle

"Now, throw it into the ocean. Once we win, I'll have my hunters fetch it out from the bottom of the sea! I will not be denied my fate as pharaoh!"

Joey then said, "Say goodbye to your puzzle Yugi!"

"Don't do it Joey!," shouted Tea.

"Fight him Joey.," said Yugi.

"The only one who I am fighting is you little Yugi."

Joey took a small piece of the puzzle and put the rest of it on the floor beside him.

Marik then said,"Good Joey. Now, show Yugi you don't need the puzzle and throw that piece into the ocean. Do it now!"

"Don't do it Joey! Please!," shouted Yugi.

Suddenly, Joey stopped, and a memory was triggered in his head. It was when Yugi pleaded Joey to not throw a puzzle piece into the river near their school. Then the memory of Yugi saving Joey and Tristan from the school bully appeared too.

Joey then said, "I..can't..True...friend."

Joey fell to the ground with the piece still in his hand.

"What are you doing fool?! Do as I say and throw it now!"

"No. Yugi's my friend."

Joey put the piece back into the puzzle, and put it around his neck.

"Good job Joey!," said Spike.

Marik then thought, I'm losing my hold on his mind again. That Yugi is quite the pest.

"Alright then keep the darn thing. It doesn't really matter anyway. Either way Yugi will be crushed." said Marik.

Joey replied, "Yes sir. Keep the puzzle."

"That's it Joey. Keep fighting him," Yami said from inside the puzzle.

"Yugi, listen here and now! Your little tricks won't work anymore. So, make your move so I can finish you off." said Joey.

"Alright Joey it's my move! I draw. Now, I summon Beta, the Magnet Warrior in attack mode.," said Yugi.

Joey replied, "What a pathetic monster. Is that the best you've got.?I expect more from the so called 'King of Games'. Oh wait he isn't here. HEHEHEHE!"

"I'll set these two cards facedown, and end my turn."

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Yugi's Turn: Yugi summons Beta, the Magnet Warrior in attack position (ATK:1700 DEF:1600). He then sets two cards face down. He ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 1000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-3

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"Seto, I have a question to ask you.," Twi said.

"Sure, what is it?"

"What were the cards that Yugi and Joey took from each other because of Yugi's Exchange card?"

"Oh, I never told you that. If I recall Joey took Card Destruction, and Yugi took...ugh....I don't remember. Vicky do you remember the card Yugi took?"

Vicky replied,"No. Sorry."

"Sorry Twilight. I can't remember."

"It's ok Seto. We will find out shortly I think. We only have 15 minutes left till that anchor falls. We have to end this soon." Twilight said to Seto.

"I agree. I have seen enough madness for one afternoon."

"What a pathetic move. How foolish.," Joey said.

Marik said to Joey, "He left us a welcome mat. So, why don't we go and attack him? I know you won't disappoint me my mind servant. Attack Yugi now!"

"It's over fool. I summon my Panther Warrior in attack mode. Next I'll have Rocket Warrior attack Beta." Joey said.

"What?," said Marik.

The rocket was headed straight for Yugi's monster, but Yugi quickly pressed a button on his duel disk.

"I activate my trap card Magic Arm Shield.," said Yugi.

"That's one of Joey's cards isn't it Twi?," asked Spike.

She replied,"Yes. So, this must be the card Yugi took from him. Now, Yugi can re-direct Rocket Warrior's attack to any monster he wants. I think we both know which one he will pick."

Yugi continued,"Your monster will now attack Panther Warrior, and thanks to your magic card your panther loosed 1500 attack points. Also, your rocket's effect makes it lose 500 more attack leaving it with 0."

This is getting annoying, Marik thought.Wheeler disobeyed me again! I'm losing my grip on his mind.

Sunset walked into the room where Marik was.

"Having some trouble I see.," she said to him.

"What do you want? Can't you see I'm busy?!"

"Well, Flash just got back, and he failed to capture Joey's sister and Tristan Taylor. Oops."

"That friend of yours will be punished for his failures, but that will be dealt with later. For now, I must focus on the task at hand."

"I'll leave you be, but I just wanted to let you know that more of Yugi's friends, including the sister and Tristan, are coming here now."

"Oh great. More pests."

"Well, I've got some things to do. Ta Ta."

Sunset left the room.

"That's the end of my turn." Joey said.

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Joey's Turn: He normal summons Panther Warrior (ATK:2000 DEF:1600). He then attacks Beta with Rocket Warrior, but Yugi uses his face down card Magic Arm Shield. This redirects it's attack to Panther Warrior. Rocket Warrier's effect prevents it's destruction and Panther Warrior's attack is reduced by 500. Attrition's effect lowers it's attack by 1500. Joey ends his turn, and Rocket Warrier's effect wears off.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 2400 Monsters-2 Face down cards-0

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"My turn. I tribute my Beta, in order to summon Beast of Gilfer.," Yugi said.

The monster appeared in front of Yugi.

"That monster looks tough. Come on Yugi. You can do it." said Spike.

"Beast of Gilfer attack his Rocket Warrior with spiral flame attack!," Yugi shouted.

Joey's face was filled with horror as the flames destroyed his monster.

"Joey are you there? Joey!," said Yugi.

Joey stood in silence.

Yugi then thought of something.

"You have to remember who you are. Remember when you competed at Duelist Kingdom. When you dueled for your sister Serenity." Yugi said.

"Ser..ren..it.ty.." Joey said.

"That's right Joey think about her. It's because of you that she will see again. Remember her."

Memories of Duelist Kingdom slowly started to flood into Joey's mind. The times where he was in a jam, but remembered his sister which helped inspire him to win. The memory of seeing Serenity before the operation was there too.

"Serenity. My...little...sis.," Joey said.

Tea shouted, "That's it Joey remember her! She's counting on you!"

"Don't listen to them! I am the only one you should listen too. Now, get back in this or else!." Marik shouted to Joey.

"Make your move.," Joey said.

Yugi responded,"I'll end my turn now."

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Yugi's Turn: Yugi sacrifices Beta, the Magnet Warrior to tribute summon Beast of Gilfer (ATK:2200 DEF:2500). Beast of Gilfer attacks Rocket Warrior.

Joey's Life Points: 2400->1700

Yugi ends his turn.

Status: Hand-2 Life- 1000 Monsters-2 Face down cards-2

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"Seto I just thought of an idea of how we can stop this.," Mokuba said.

His brother replied,"You did? Whisper it into my ear."

Mokuba whispered into Seto's ear his idea.

"You know what Mokuba, it's crazy but it just might work. Let me go over here and make the arrangements. Hopefully we aren't too late."

Seto walked into the corner. Twilight noticed this and walked next to him.

"Is this plan of yours really going to help us?," she asked.

"Of course it will." he replied. "As head of this tournament, it is my job to stop this dangerous duel and my job alone. Now, Twilight let me make the plans please."

"Oh. Ok. I'll just go back with the others."

Twilight walked away slowly.

Seto then said to himself, That girl likes to stick her nose where it doesn't belong, but on the other hand she is trying to help. Oh, Twilight you are kind and so...cut.....e. Gah! Snap out of it Seto! You need to get your emotions in check! It can't distract you from your true goals. Now, to set up the plan. Hopefully you aren't too late to stop this crazy duel.

"It's my move little Yugi, and I draw.," Joey said.

Joey looked at what he drew and he grinded his teeth.

"Looks like Joey isn't too happy with his current hand." Vicky commented.

Mokuba then said,"Hopefully this means that this will be over soon."

"I'll set these two cards face down. Thats my turn." said Joey.

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Joey's Turn: Joey sets two cards face down and ends his turn.

Status: Hand-1 Life- 1700 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2

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Twilight thought, What exactly is Marik up too anyway? Setting cards in this game is never a bad option, but why didn't he change Panther Warrior to defense mode? Those cards he set must be apart of a comeback strategy.

Twi then shouted,"Yugi watch out for the face downs!"

"Shut your mouth!," Joey shouted.

Twilight did as he said.

"My move Joey! I draw!" Yugi said.

I have to remember what Twilight said, thought Yugi. Those cards must be apart of his plan, but I have to attack him. This attack may get through to the real Joey. It's worth the risk to save my best friend. Let's just hope it works for Joey's sake.

"Alright, Beast of Gilfer attack Panther Warrior now!," Yugi shouted.

Marik thought, He fell for it!.

" Hold it Yugi.I activate my Graceful Dice. And just to make sure I win I also use Skull Dice. Depending on what number I roll with Graceful Dice my Panther's attack will multiply by 500." Joey said.

Yugi then stated, "I don't think so Joey. De-spell activate now! This card negates your dices effect and destroys it!"

Why you little...Marik said to himself.

Joey then continued,"My Skull Dice is still ready to go. Now, depending on the number I roll your beast's power will decrease. Skull Dice start rolling!"

The dice started to roll around the field. Everyone was watching it closely.

"Come on Yugi. 2 or 1. 2 or 1." said Spike.

The dice stopped.

"It's a 2! That means my monster's attack only get's cut in half. Beast of Gilfer destroy Panther Warrior now!," Yugi said.

The beast spitted up a fire stream and it burned Panther Warrior to a crisp.

"No....my...monster...," Joey said.

"Joey. Please wake up. Joey!," Yugi said.

"Can't you just realise you're friend isn't coming back. He belongs to me understand! Now, I'm about to take everything away from you just as soon as you end your turn." Marik said through Joey.

"I'll set this card and I'm done.," Yugi said.

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Yugi's Turn: Yugi's Beast of Gilfer attacks Panther Warrior, but Joey activates his face down Graceful Dice and Skull Dice. Yugi uses De-spell to negate and destroy Graceful Dice. Joey rolls a 2 with Skull Dice. Yugi's Beast of Gilfer's attack points get cut in half, but it still manages to destroy Panther Warrior.

Joey's Life Points: 1700->1000

Status: Hand-2 Life- 1000 Monsters-1 Face down cards-2

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Then Twilight hears something, and turns to see a group of people running towards them.

"It's Tristain and Mai!," shouted Twilight.

"They found us!," said Tea.

Tristan and Duke were about to run past them when Mokuba got in their way.

"Guys, don't get any closer. Please.," he said.

"What are you talking about Mokuba?," Tristan asked.

Mokuba pointed to the area where Tea was.

"If we get any closer that creep is going to drop that crate and hurt Tea. It's too risky Tristan."

"Why would they want to do that?"

"To make sure we don't try to stop the duel."

"That's messed up." Duke commented.

"If you think that's messed up just look at the set up of the duel." said Vicky.

The group turns to see the dueling field where Yugi and Joey at.

"You're right. This is crazy. These Rare Hunter's don't mess around.," Mai stated.

"What's up with the chains and the anchor?," asked Duke.

"And can someone tell me why they are dueling each other in the first place. Please we need answers." said Tristan.

"You see...," said Twi.

"Let me tell them Twilight. You're friend Joey Wheeler is on the Rare Hunter's side."

"What? But...How?," said Mai in shock.

"Somehow Joey lost his mind. Whoever looses the duel, gets dragged to bottom of the ocean." said Mokuba.

"That's insane.," said Tristan.

Duke added,"We have to stop this."

"But...we can't." said Mai.

"My brother....," Serenity said.

The young Wheeler was about to take her bandages off when Tea noticed her.

I can't let Serenity see Joey like this. It will scar her for life. Tea said to herself.

"Serenity don't take your bandages off yet!, Trust me on this." Tea shouted.

"Poor Joey.," Serenity whispered.

Mai put her arm around her, and said,"Don't you worry. If anyone can help your brother it's Yugi."

"The end is near for you little Yugi, and more of your pathetic friends have arrived just in time to witness your ultimate defeat at my hands. Soon the entire world will be bowing before me. HEHEHEHEHEHEEEE," said Marik.

Joey drew his card, and looked at it. His face turned to a villainous smile.

Marik then said to Joey, "Meteor of Destruction yes! The card we need to win. Now, play this card, and wipe out the rest of Yugi's life points! And destroy him!"

"It's over for you little Yugi. Prepare to be destroyed.," Joey said.

"Seto. How are the plan arrangements coming along?," his brother asked.

"Good. They will be here soon. Let's just hope they get here in time."

"What arrangements?," asked Duke.

"Sush.....keep it down. If my plan works than we can get out of this mess.Just be quiet please."

"Alright."

"Come on Joey. This is your last chance to break free!," Yugi said in desperation.

Marik then said to Joey,"Ignore him my servant. Play this magic card and win me that puzzle and do it now!"

"This is it Joey. Come on snap out of it. Remember who you are."

"I...am...Joey... I...remember..my...friends... and..going to Duelist Kingdom to win for Serenity." Joey said.

"That's it Joey. Keep remembering."

"I...remember...battling...in...Battle..City...and...my...promise..."

"Yes your promise to me that you would help me stop Marik! And all of those duels you won.."

"My..past is real!"

"You have no past! Destroy him now! Destroy Yugi. NOW!!!!," Marik shouted to Joey.

Joey screamed and fell to his knees.

"Get out of my head!"

"Your weak mind is no match for my powers. Do as I say and play Meteor of Destruction now!"

"I can't. He is my best friend. I won't destroy Yugi!"

Yugi and Twilight shouted at the same time,"Fight him Joey!"

"You can do it!," shouted Spike.

Marik got really angered, and shouted,"Silence! Obey me now or face severe consequences!"

"You can do it Joey! Be strong!," said Yugi.

Yami said from within the puzzle,"That's it Joey. Keep on fighting him."

"Gotta..be...strong." Joey said

Yugi then thought, I know this time Joey is going to do. I know our friendship is more powerful than anything, and his loyalty to his friends and to himself will help him break free. His will is strong, and that rod Marik has has nothing on that. Come on Joey. I know you can do this.

"Marik! You hide like a coward, but wherever you are I know you can hear me and I've got some news for you! There will be a loser in this duel but's not who you think. It's not me or Joey. It's you; you will lose this duel! Yugi yelled.

"What!?" Marik said.

"You of thought you could turn my best friend Joey against me, but I am afraid there is something you didn't think about when you made your so called "brilliant" plan": the strength of Joey's bond with his friends!"

Joey's eyes widened.

Yugi continued, "Time may be running out, but Joey's back and we are in control of this duel now. And since your power isn't on Joey anymore I would have to say that you lose!"

"Yug." Joey said.

"I mean if you aren't the one dueling anymore than how can you possibly win. Get it! You can't control Joey anymore "

"Everyone can be controlled, and once I force Joey to use my magic card you will lose!" Marik said.

Joey's hand with the magic card started to move on it's on slowly. Joey tried to fight back.

"I can't." said Joey.

"Behold the power of my Millennium Rod's ancient magic!," Marik shouted to Joey.

A golden eye symbol appeared on his forehead. Marik was now in complete control of him.

"It's over for you. I activate Meteor of Destruction!, Look who is losing now?!" Marik said through Joey.

"No..," said Yugi.

"Oh no. Big big brother!," cried Serenity.

"Yugi. My friends. Help me please!" Joey shouted loudly.

He then started to glow red.

"What's happening to him!?," asked Mai.

"Is that what I think it is?," said Twilight.

Suddenly, a bright red flash of light beamed around Joey. A golden bangle appeared on his right wrist and it had a red jewel in the middle. The light faded, and Joey's eyes returned to normal. The symbol also disappeared.

"You did it!," said Yugi.

"What?! I guess Wheeler's will was too strong. You'll pay for this!," Marik shouted.

Chapter 13: The Bond between Bros Yugi VS Joey Part 4

Joey took a look around where he was. He noticed Yugi on the other side smiling at him. He then noticed the puzzle around his neck and the bangle on his arm.

"What am I doing with your puzzle Yug? And what's this thing on my arm? I am so confused right now." said Joey.

"Good thing you are back to normal Joey. Now, I can end this. I activate my, trap card, Mystical Refpanel to stop Marik's meteor!" Yugi shouted.

A blue fairy holding the panel appeared. Using the panel the fairy absorbed the meteor. Seto was quite stunned by this.

What does that fool think he is doing? Seto asked himself. By playing that card Yugi is in control of the effects of the magic card. He can either choose to use it on Wheeler, or... Wait! Use it to finish himself off!

Twilight asked, "What's wrong Seto?"

"My back up better be here soon or else we may lose one those two."

"What?!" said everyone else.

"Poor Joey." Serenity whispered.

Suddenly, out of nowhere Trixie was flying through the air on a zip line from the top of the warehouse and kicked the rare hunter guarding Tea in the face! Spike and Twilight were in shock once they recognized who that girl was. They knew it was her by her cutie mark on the skirt she had on. The hunter fell to the ground, and was knocked unconscious. She quickly ran over to Tea, and unlocked her from her prison.

"Once again the Great and Powerful Trixie prevails. Now, go join your friends." the girl said to Tea.

Tea nodded. "Thank you so much ugh..."

"The Great and Powerful Trixie! Did you not hear my name when I said it the first time?"

"Sorry Trixie. Thanks!"

She then ran to the group. Twilight came up to her, and hugged her tightly. Seto quickly stepped on the remote destroying it.

"I am so glad you are alright Tea." said Tristan.

"Me too. Hey, what's that on your finger?" Tea said noticing the ring.

"Oh. It suddenly appeared on the train ride with Serenity. A big blue flash surrounded me, and the next thing I know this was on the finger."

"Something similar happened to me when I let Mokuba escape."

"And something just like that happened to Joey."

"What do this all mean?"

"We will figure that out later. For now, we need to help those two!"

"Right."

Back at the duel Yugi started to cry.

"What's wrong Yugi?" Joey asked.

"I am just so happy that you are back with us Joey. Marik was shown firsthand the power of our bond. Now, it's time for me to repay the favor for you saving me so many times."

"Huh? Wait Yugi!"

"I use my trap card Mystical Refpanel to direct Meteor of Destruction's damage to me!" Yugi shouted with his arms spread out wide.

"No!" shouted Joey.

The panel released a fire blast that hit Yugi directly. His life points dropped to 0. He fell to the ground. The timer was now set to 30 seconds. Joey's box opened in front of him.

"It can't end like this Yugi. It just can't! Wait! That magic card has another effect. That's it! Now, Red Eyes Dragon attack me directly. Wipe out my life points so Yugi's box will open!" Joey said.

The dragon shot a weak fire ball at Joey thus his points dropped to zero too, and on the other side Yugi's box opened.

"Hang on Yugi!" Joey said as he took off the puzzle and duel disk. He grabbed his chain, and prepared to swing over.

"You taught me that you should never ever give up on your friends, and to be strong for those you care about!" Joey said.

As he was saying this, Serenity started to take her bandages off her face. As they fell off she threw them into the wind. She slowly started to open her eyes.

"I...can..see." she said.

Her brother then flew across the field with only 10 seconds left on the clock. Serenity's first shot was Joey trying to save his best friend.

"It's Joey!" she said.

Everyone turned to see what was happening. Seto then realised that his plan wouldn't be here in time so he went into the corner and canceled it. The plan was to use a helicopter to bring the crane over Tea's head down, but Trixie already saved her so he thought it would be a waste for it come here. Meanwhile Joey just landed on the other side quickly grabbed the key. Unfortunately, just after the timer hit 0! The anchor was released with both friends being dragged down. Tristan tried to grab Joey, but he was a second late and Joey went under.

"Yugi! Joey! Oh no." Tea cried.

Twilight comforted her. Serenity left the group without anyone noticing though. She had her own thing to do. Meanwhile, under the water, Joey opened his eyes and above he saw Yugi, under the light from the setting sun. He saw up to him. Using the key from Yugi's box he unlocked his buddy's shackles. The spiky haired boy then started to float to the surface.

Joey thought, There you go Yugi. You really are the best friend I ever had, and together we will get back at Marik and his Rare Hunter goon squad.

Suddenly, Yugi's head came up from the water. He took a deep breath.

"Hang on!" Tristan shouted as he jumped into the sea to get his friend.

He grabbed Yugi, and took him to the edge of the dock. Duke along with Trixie helped them got out of the water. Trixie then took two towels out of her bag and gave it to the soaking boys.

"Wait. Where did Serenity go?" Duke said.

He then saw the girl diving in the sea with Joey's key in her hand.

"She has the key!" shouted Twilight.

Under the water Joey was trying to use Yugi's key to free himself. He then looked up to see a shadow coming towards him.

Is that Yugi coming down here to save me? he thought.

He then saw who it was.

Serenity?! He said to himself.

She swam under him. Quick as a flash of light she freed her older brother. The two smiled at each other while they swam to the surface. The two after a minute came up breathing in the fresh air.

"Way to go Serenity!" said an elated Mai.

Yugi then said "Hey! Joey!"

"Yugi. Glad to see you are alright bud!"

Tristan and Duke helped them out, and Trixie again gave them towels from the bag.

"Yugi...I'm sorry. I feel like a jerk for what I did to ya." Joey apologized.

"It's ok Joey.It wasn't your fault."

"But I almost destroyed our friendship!"

"Marik was wrong about you. He thought that your will could easily be overcome by his powers, but you showed him and earned something important."

"Well thanks Yug, but could you explain to me what this bangle is?"

"I will later."

"So does anyone know who this girl is?" Joey asked referring to Trixie.

Trixie started to say,"Well boy I am the.."

"She is a friend from my hometown. Everyone meet Trixie." said Twilight quickly.

Yugi came over to the girl. Trixie seemed nervous. He stuck out his hand.

"Thank you for saving Tea." Yugi said.

"Oh it was nothing. I just had to do it. No one hurts anyone on my watch!"

She shook his hand, and Spike came over to Trixie.

He whispered,"Hey, can you come over here and speak with me and Twilight in private?"

"Sure." she whispered back.

"We will be right back guys. I have to catch up with Trixie a bit." said Twilight.

The three walked away from the group into an alleyway.

"Ok so how and why are you here Trixie? You better have a good reason." said an angered Spike.

She put her hand over the boy's mouth.

"Let me explain kid geez. Princess Celestia asked for my expertise in helping you with your mission."

Twilight then said, "Expertise? There is no magic in this world so.."

"My dueling talent is what I meant."

"What? Duel monsters is in Equestria? That just..can't be. Otherwise I would of heard of it. How did you know about the game Trixie?"

"Well princess I learned it from a wise unicorn in Unicornia."

"I have never heard of that place before."

"Of course you haven't. It's a secret city that is underground. Only special ponies know that it still exists, and your's truly is one of them."

"How did you find out about it?" Spike said.

"I was born there you little dragon."

"What?' exclaimed Twilight and Spike.

"You see, I was born to the leader of the city, Spark Vision, by my mother, Crescent Lulamoon. Both of them were very skilled unicorns who taught me everything I know. You can see why I have such great magical talent. When I got my cutie mark my father said it was time for me to leave the city to travel the world for a while. He told me to go out and learn from the world, and to not return until I was sixteen. So I decided to use my magic to entertain the ponies of Equestria while visiting the many cities it had. Then one day when I just turned fifteen I stumbled upon Ponyville. Then you two know what happened next. I left with my tail between my legs. I returned 11 months later when I found the alicorn amulet. I don't want to talk about that part."

"Could you please get the part where you learn the game please?" said an annoyed Spike.

"You let me finish you little twerp!"

"Hey calm down you two! Now, Trixie please continue with your story." said Twilight.

"Thank you Twilight. Anyways, after I left your town the second time I journeyed back to Unicornia. The entire city was happy to see me again. They even threw a party in my honor. Unfortunately, a lot happened when I was away. My father.....died of old age. My mother was left alone."

Tears started to fall from Trixie's eyes.

Trixie continued "My mother sent a whole group of her people to find me, but they couldn't. They thought I was gone forever. However, upon my return my mother introduced me to Comet Star a descendant of Star Swirl the Bearded."

"You know Star Swirl's descendant!?"

"Yes I just said that. Sometimes I think you just don't listen. Back to the story, he taught me all about the ancient game the rulers of Equestria played in his great, great, great, great, great grandfather's time. It was called Duel Monsters. However they didn't play with cards, but with real monsters, traps, and magic."

"Wow."

"However, in this world, in a land called Egypt, the kings played the same exact game. They sealed their beasts in stone tablets."

"This sounds like what Tea and Yugi were told at the museum."

"However, the brave pharaoh locked the magic away with help from Celestia and Luna's parents."

"Their..parents. Celestia never told me about her parents before."

"They used their combined magic to seal the monsters in both worlds away. And for safe keeping the pharaoh erased his own mind, and sealed himself in the Millennium Puzzle. It is the same puzzle that Yugi Moto possesses. Celestia and Luna's parents returned to their world using their magic to close the gate between the realms. That's all he told me. I don't know how the crystal mirror was created, or how the portal was unleaded though."

"Wow. That was an amazing story Trixie. I never knew how much you really know about magic. I underestimated your talents. Please forgive me."

Twilight put her arm out, and Trixie shook it. Trixie then took out a scroll and handed it to Twilight. She opened it, and started to read it aloud.

"Dear Twilight, I have come to realise that the once simple task of getting your element back has escalated to a dangerous task. That is why we sent Trixie to you. With her knowledge of dueling, and it's history she will help you get the task done. Please know that everyone is counting on you both. I wish you the best of luck. Signed,Princess Celestia."

"Twilight, we should get back to the others." Spike said.

"Ok. Let's go." said Twi.

The three walked back to the group, and they noticed that Mokuba and Kaiba were not present.

"Where did Mokuba and Kaiba go?" Spike asked.

"After we thanked him for trying to help, he and his brother left. They said they had to prepare for the finals. That reminds me Trixie are you competing in the finals? I see you have a duel disk." said Yugi.

Trixie went into her bag, and pulled out her six cards.

"I guess that answers that question." Duke commented.

"Well come on guys let's head to the finals!" said Joey.

He took out his cards and stook all six of them into his duel disk. Suddenly, it started to project something.

The disk then started to saya recording.

"Welcome. You have qualified for the Battle City Finals. Presenting directions to Kaiba Corp Stadium."

It then showed a map of the area and where the stadium was to their location. It also showed it was only a 15 minute walk.

"Alright Finals here we come!" shouted Joey.

The large group then started to walk to their destination. Twilight was thinking about all that Trixie had told her. Meanwhile, Yugi was wondering what Marik and Sunset were up too.