Yu-Gi-Oh! Love Unconditionally (Version 1 - SEMI FINAL)

Prologue 2

A few days had gone by since Yugi and the others' release from the hospital and things seemed to be going back to normal. Yugi, more on-edge due to the recent event, kept the thick chain attached to his Millennium Puzzle and he was extremely cautious while he was outside of the house, fearful that he may lose the artifact and Yami again.

His, Joey's, and Tristan's injuries had healed up relatively quickly and without complications, but Téa was growing increasingly concerned about what was to come. She was frequently overcome by a strong feeling that something horrible was going to happen in the near future. She found herself lost in thought quite often, spending many nights staring up at her ceiling, her mind racing with possibilities. At school, she was seen with a persistent look of concentration and worry plastered on her usually cheerful face.

Back at the Kaiba Corporation Building, Emiko sat in Seto's office on the small, relatively uncomfortable couch, her back against the arm, her legs propped up with a magazine open on her lap. Her eyes and her pen trailed across the childish and cliché "Which Pro Duelist Are You Most Like" quiz on the last page of the Duelist Weekly magazine. Mokuba was sitting at the other end of the couch, his eyes glued to the TV. He sat upright on his knees, leaning over the arm while a woman dressed in white, Egyptian clothes was presented on the screen.

"In today's news," the newscaster announced brightly, "Ishizu Ishtar of the Egyptian Historical Society is with us to announce the opening of the highly-anticipated Ancient Egyptian exhibit at Domino Museum! Please, tell us a bit about this new exhibition, Miss Ishtar."

"Game fans are especially invited," the woman, Ishizu, said in a friendly and welcoming tone, "For you see, this premiere showcases newly-discovered and never-before-seen artifacts and information chronicling the history of Ancient Egyptian games." Mokuba's eyes lit up. Emiko looked up from her magazine. Ishizu continued, "In ancient times, games weren't always played just for fun as they are today. Everyone from Princes to Pharaohs to Peasants fought in great battles for land, wealth, but especially for power." Emiko sat up at attention, crossing her legs beneath her and setting her magazine on the table.

"My team and I have unearthed relics that suggest that the Great Nameless Pharaoh himself may have competed in one of these legendary duels against a force that threatened to destroy the entire world," Ishizu continued, "Of course, this is still only mere speculation."

Mokuba said giddily, "We have to go check it out! It sounds awesome!"

Seto, sitting at his desk by the window and staring at his computer screen, said bluntly, "I'm running a company, Mokuba. I don't have time for mummies and Pharaohs." Mokuba pouted, sticking his bottom lip out and sighing dramatically.

"Oh, I thought you'd be into this kind of thing."

Emiko said, "I can take you some time. I would love it if we could all go together, though." Seto looked up at her and opened his mouth to say something, but before he could say a word, the phone next to him rang. He looked down at it, annoyed, but answered it.

"Kaiba."

A woman's voice came over the line, "This is Ishizu Ishtar. You should really be paying closer attention to my presentation." Surprised and in disbelief, he looked up at the TV screen.

"I would like to personally invite Seto Kaiba to a private exhibition this evening," Ishizu stated, "I promise that what he will witness will be life-changing."

Seto growled, "How did you know I was watching, Ishizu?"

Ishizu said calmly over the phone, "Call it a sixth sense. Seto Kaiba, I know of your passion for Duel Monsters. If you're interested in owning a card stronger than Exodia, please be at Domino Museum by 8 PM sharp." Before Seto could retort, there was nothing more than a dial tone. He gritted his teeth.