[IC] Yugioh: The King's Shadow

[MegaraFoxfire]

She was flipping they her deck as she said “I’m not sure, but we need something that’s going to get us to guide or blast thru all of that darkness...I just don’t know what it is until we see it...”

[Jazz]

Looking through their cards and Joey pulled out his Pheonix Gearfried from his deck as well as his point to his Red-eyes Black Dragon who puffed his scaled chest proudly. Yami pulled out Celtic Guard of Royal Arms and Kuriboh from his deck. Seto pulls out his Dragon Spirit of White and Maiden with Eyes of Blue. All showing them to Serena to see if any of these is what she was looking for.

[MegaraFoxfire]

She smiled and nodded. “Of course...creatures and warriors of the light and fire...darknesses weaknesses. Then I’ll picked Guardian of the King and the White Sage of the Sands” yogi looked in his deck and said “I’ll use dark magician girl and....hmm, who else...”

[Jazz]

Yami, Joey and Seto looked to Yugi when he started looking through his deck. Having managed finding Dark Magician Girl, Seto handed a card to Yugi. "Here." If Yugi takes it, its one of Kaiba's Blue-eyes White Dragons. "I want her back afterwards of course." He informed the Tri-colored teen. Yami had looked to Kaiba with gratitude though sadly, Yami didn't have any light nor fire based monsters but those of other types. Joey had gone looking through his deck to find something for Yugi and though Yami knew that Yugi had the Winged Dragon of Ra, it would be safe not to summon unless they were needed. This was why Yami didnt choose Slifer off the bat.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Adam moved over and held out a card. “Here, this might come in handy far ya guys” he held the card for Yami and it was a monster card called “twin hearted knight” Serena raised an eyebrow as Adam said “it’s a light monster, and his my best card when it comes to fighting in the dark” Yugi looked at Seto and nodded. “I will take very good care of her. Thank you Kabia” Yugi then snapped his fingers and said “of course! I forgot” he flipped thru his deck till he pulled out a card and flipped it over “Silent Magician level 8. I forgot I had him” tristen smiled and said “that’s right, you add him and a few others after your and yamis duel at the temple”

Serena had pulled Adam to the side and said “Are you’d ute about giving Yami that card?” Adam smiled and said “I was telling the younger brother...you have to find the best ways to help that you can do...this way I’m in there with you guys one way or another” Serena sighed and said “okay,..but don’t let yiur guard down if he uses it. You won’t be able to defend yourself if that card is in play” Adam smiledand nodded, moving back to the others.

Yugi looked around and said “I think we are all ready...I think. So Yami, what’s out next move”

[Jazz]

Yami looked to Adam with a bit of surprise when it came to the young man giving him his Twin-hearted Knight monster card. Yami took the card with acceptance, seeing that Adam wanted to be there in some fashion and with his card it would happen. He nods to Adam and smiled to him, thanking him silently. He had looked to Yugi when he took the Blue-eyes that Seto offered and pulled out his Silent Magician. With the reminder, the Pharaoh was a little saddened that he had made Yugi sad that day, they both thought that he once Yugi won that Yami would pass on to the after life. But his late father seemed to have given him a chance to choose being here. He took that because he wanted to be with his friends. And he was glad that he was with them all.

Everyone looked to Yami when Yugi asked what their next move was. Yami wasn't entirely sure. Too many risks and odds but that was what they always faced. "Stay together. It will be really dangerous, more dangerous than we have ever encountered before. Raphael, Valon, Alister. Make sure our friends and family are safe. The rest of us will make it to the portal. Working together is the only way we can get through this." Yami explained as he looked to everyone. "Is there anything we need to cover before we go? If we are ready, let us go."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Adam moved forward and opened the case in his arms. “I have trackers for you guys. It will let me know where you guys are and you guys can find each other. I have tested them in this stuff before, so hopefully they will work in that darkness....” he handed out wrist bands as well as new ear pieces which he explained were stronger then the ones they already had.

Serena was pulling a few other cards from her deck as Raphael moved to he side and said “if you need us, just call. We don’t need to lose anyone today...” Serena nodded, pulling her staff from her bag and extending it to its full length. Then she touched her pendent. “Don’t worry, Raph...we won’t be alone in there”

[Jazz]

Looking to Adam, the group picked up a wrist band and ear piece of which Yami had been one of the only ones that had an ear piece besides Serena and most likely Mokuba and Adam. He changed the ear piece and put on the wrist band, making sure they were on if not turning them on when he found out how.

Joey gave a cheeky grin when he had a thought that came into play within his mind but then looked down to the pendant that he had around his neck and smiled a little, remembering that Rennet was watching over him. That didnt make him invincible he knew that just the thought made him grin. "We'll be alright. Besides. We got to be back to find Hathor and her look alike sister!" He says. Yami looked to Joey and smiled. "That we do Joey."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena was rolling her neck and looked at Seto and said “Adam will keep Mokuba safe I promise you...if the need comes he will fight himself” Yugi was pulling other cards he thought would be helpful when he said “any idea what it’s gonngto look like in there” Serena shuttered and said “like the void...but darker and full of nasty creatures” they all nodded and Tristen said “shall we bust in?”

[Jazz]

Seto knew Mokuba would be alright. He was crafty in his own way and if anything happened they would be alright. Yami looked to his magician who picked him up, letting him sit on his arm, making it easier for him to maneuver. Joey looked to Tristen with a thumbs up and climbing onto his Red eyes Black Dragon. "Come on Tristen. Ill give ya a lift." Seto gets on his Blue eyes White Dragon and looking to Yugi. "You coming?" he asked though secretly more of an offer that he would leave unspoken.

[Jazz]

Seto knew Mokuba would be alright. He was crafty in his own way and if anything happened they would be alright. Yami looked to his magician who picked him up, letting him sit on his arm, making it easier for him to maneuver. Joey looked to Tristen with a thumbs up and climbing onto his Red eyes Black Dragon. "Come on Tristen. Ill give ya a lift." Seto gets on his Blue eyes White Dragon and looking to Yugi. "You coming?" he asked though secretly more of an offer that he would leave unspoken.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi nodded and jumped onto the blue eyes while Serena said “I’ll be right behind you guys...” she pulled a card from her deck and said “guardian your up” the guardian of the king appeared and took Serena and jumped into the air, nodding to the other monsters and smiled at the blue eyes. “Hello my friend”

[Jazz]

The mounted monsters took off into the air as soon as their partners were ready, Seto helping Yugi and having him sit in front of him. Better that way because of his size and Seto would have a better advantage of protecting him. With Guardian appearing along with them and Serena with her, Seto's dragon gave a growled yowl like pur in greeting to Guardian of which Seto could feel surprisingly but said nothing other than roll his eyes. Granted his dragon seemed to know this monster, most likely the past and as much as he wondered how when he didnt remember anything of the sort and knew basically all about his past life. Again, Kaiba let it be. Past was past and needed to let it go. Red eyes Black Dragon gave a growled huff and Joey chuckled at his dragons attitude. But knew it was its was of saying hello. Mahad gave a curt nod to Guardian. "It is good of you to join us. The more the merrier." the magician stated with a small smile.

As thry got closer to the portal, Yami could see the portal and what they expected of when they saw it was guarded. So many Duel monsters but a way to get around without too much problem by flying high enough. Mahad and Yami led them over where none of the large army would notice them so high. But it as soon as they were past the army guarding the darkness, that was where the true battle bagan and getting the portal between the much stronger Duel monster spirits that were waiting for them. Yami took to the first to summon a monster. "Celtic Guard of Noble Arms! Come forth!" The green glad warrior summoned from his card with two long sword, an Obnoxious Celtic Guard coming forth due to its effect. Joey being next. "Phoenix Gearfried! Come on out bud!"

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi pulled his cards free and summoned them along with Tristen. Serena however was looking around carefully. Guardian saw her fave and said “is something wrong my lady?” She shook her head and said “something doesn’t feel right...but it’s like I’ve done this before...but not?” Yugi looked over and said “like de javu?” Serena nodded and rubbed her eyes, trying to think. Then she looked at Seto and Mahad and muttered “wait...it’s not what we are doing...it’s who is here...” she looked at Blie eyes and muttered “blue eyes knew my guardian...maybe...”

Yugi looked down and saw a group of hooded figures. “Yami, guys down there! I think the brotherhood is here too” Serena looked down and said “Guardian...whatever happens do not leave Yami or Yugi alone. Understand?” She nodded as Serena pulled more cards from her deck

[Jazz]

Looking down to Yugi's call out, Yami and Mahad could see what Yugi was seeing. Seto took a look and was quiet. There wasn't anything that needed to be said. It was pretty clear that this was going to be an obstacle considering their goal already. They were most likely the reason why a portal was open within the docks of Domino City. Seto was sure that he was the only one that could think of such a guess compared to everyone here. The Blue eyes growled, seeing the number of hooded figures.

Joey had looked down to see what Yugi was talking about and looked to everyone else, I say we take it to 'em and show 'em we don' mess around!" Yami only shook his head. "It is probably what they want us to do. Granted going through that portal is what both those people and Apep would want. But that portal is what we need to focus on one way or another." Yami explained as he seemed in thought.

An idea seemed to have come to mind for he looked to the Kuriboh and had to glint in his eye. Pulling out a card from his deck, it seemed only perfect for the situation. What from one Kuriboh became two. Then four. Then ten. And then there were too many to count that they swooped down and without another monsters warning or notice, the hooded figures were being surrounded and ambushed by an alarming number of Kuribohs that as far anyone knew could have been a thousand or more. Joey couldn't help but laugh at the scene before him and didn't know if he should feel sorry for them or not. It would seem that Yami hadn't changed much when it came to his mischievous ways. It seemed to have never gotten old. Yami still had that glint of mischief in his eyes that he couldn't help smile just a wee little bit before Mahad moved on toward the portal.

Seto had watched and only rolled his eyes at what just happened, leaving it alone but glad those were out of the picture...for now, that is.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena stood and said “okay guys I’ll see what I can find on foot while you hush find a good place to come In. Guardian stay with the others” Serena pulled a card free and “I call upon Sun Hawk” a huge gold hawk appeared and Serena jumped onto it back and the pair flew down to the ground, Serena looking around inside the barrier. She looked up and waved to the others and headed towards the hooded figures.

Serena was walking around In the shadow realm fog, looking around as she summoned a few more monsters. She knew they had to get inside and it had to be fast. Then she stopped dead. She saw a young man ahead of her walking towards her. She froze, her heart stopping. He stopped in front of her and said “hey sis...long time no see...”

Yugi laughed and said “good thinking yami! That will show them! Does anyone know where Serena ended up?” The others looked around and Tristen “hey there she is! Why is she just standing there”

[Jazz]

Yami looked down below as did Seto when Yugi mentioned not seeing Serena. He looked till Tristen saw her and looked within the direction. He noticed Serena then but something was wrong, she was just standing there. Looking around him, he knew he had to get to the portal. He knew that he shouldn't stop and help. But he wanted to and that was conflicting enough. "Joey, Tristen. Go to Serena to see if she needs any help. Seto, Yugi and I will continue to the gate." Joey looked to Yami with a nod and looked to Tristen. "Got you covered! You get to the gate!" He told him before looking to Red-Eyes. "Let's go bud! Let's go help, Serena."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Tristen nodded and jumped after Joey and said “you got it Yami! Leave it to us” they headed down and landed as Tristen frowned. He saw a shadow in front of Serena and her eyes was glazed over. He grabbed Joey and said “I think something has her, Joey...what do we do?”

Aaron smiled at Serena and took a step towards her. “Sis...you don’t have to fight anymore...it’s not worth it...you don’t have to fight for my soul...” Serena didn’t move, her whole body shaking. Tears started to go down her cheeks as she muttered “Brother...” Tristen looked at Joey and muttered “Brother?”

Yugi looked at Yami as they were heading to the portal. “Yami...you sure you want to go in without Serena?”

[Jazz]

"We aren't going in, we're just going to make sure we secure the entrance before going in with Serena," Yami explained when he looked to Yugi and Seto. "I'm positive that Serena will be okay. This is why is asked Tristen and Joey to go help her." Yami then looked away. "Besides. Better them than I..."

When Red-Eyes landed, Joey got off his dragon and was about to go to Serena when Tristen grabbed him. He noticed that something wasn't right. "I think you're right. Something's got her." He continued to watch Serena until he heard her say, brother. "Brother!? But there's no one here!" Then it seemed to click. The Shadow! "We need ta take out that Shadow!" Joey exclaimed while his Black Dragon growled at it like it was the plague.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi frowned and asked “Yami...why not you? What are you not telling us? You are the only one who can truly be there for her in a way none of us can...”

Tristen nodded and said “Joey, you grab Serena...Red eyes and I will handle the shadow.” He ran forward and pulled a card from his deck. The swords of revealing light appeared and their light hit the shadow and it cried out. Serena gasped and moved forward but Joey caught her. Tristen said “Red eyes! Blast it!” Serena was shaking in joeys arms and said “Aaron...it’s Aaron...”