Shining Manifestdestiny

Authors notes: This is the last set-up chapter before the duels begin. I still need duelists so its not to late to post with your favorite card.

Chapter 3: The duel and the rules.

The next few weeks flew by for Lauren and Kristen. A week after Lauren had sent in her information she received her and Kristens tickets in the mail. Up until the day they both had to leave Lauren was constantly found creating a new deck in the local card shop. On the day to leave Kristen and LAuren both told their families goodbye, neither of them had told anyone in their class in fear that they might try to discourage them from going.

"Hey Kristen" started Lauren.

"Yeah" answered Kristen, looking up from Laurens newly-build deck.

"The webpage said that you would be acting as my second, so I was wondering..."

"You were wondering if my dueling skills were up to the challenge?" asked Kristen.

"Yeah....kinda" stumbled Lauren.

"Dont worry. You havent been the only one fine-tuning their decks" answered Kristen, reaching into her pocket and pulling out her own deck. A sense of relief came over Lauren. She had been worried that Kristen might not be up to dueling, but now that she had seen her deck and the confidence she had Lauren could rest for the rest of the flight.

When the plane landed in Japan, Lauren and Kristen got off and were soon greeted by a staff member of the newly build theme park. The staff member led them to a nearby limo that was parked in front of the airport.

The trip to the park was a short one. Lauren and Kristen looked out the windows at the wonderous theme park that Pegasus had built. The gates of the park were held up by giant Gate Guardians. Inside the park, huge figures of duel monsters could be seen in every direction as well as monsterous rides and building that housed different games and attractions.

"Its...wonderful" marveled Kristen, stepping out of the limo.

"Ladies, please follow me to your room" said the staff member, leading them to one of the larger buildings that was most likely a hotel. Inside, large stautes were lined around the main lobby and into the hallway. "Ladies, your room is on the second floor, room 209. Please use this key to get in. If you have any question please call the front desk at any time" said the staff member, handing them a small key.

The girls gathered their luggage and took the elevator to the second floor. After finding their room they stepped inside only two find the equivalent of both of their own rooms at home put together. Inside the room sat two large beds, a large TV and a bathroom that contained a hottub and walk-in shower.

"Incredible..." commented Lauren, placing her bags in the floor. After looking around they soon found a note that had been placed on one of the beds.

Dear Duelists,

Please hurry when putting away your things. A starting ceramony will be held in two hours in front of the Ferris Wheel. A map has been provided with this letter in order to help you find your way.

Lauren found the map attached to letter. From the looks of the map the park seemed rather large. "It has a ferris wheel, arcade, and even a dueling arena. How much you wanna bet thats where all the dueling will take place?" said Lauren.

"I dont know, why would Pegasus bring us all this way just to have us duel in a regular arena" answered Kristen.

After the girls had put away their things they soon set out to the meeting location. Along the way they saw many other duelists heading in the same direction as they were. "With all of these people here to duel its gonna be tough to win first place" commented Lauren.

"Yeah, but dont worry. With me on your side your sure to win" said Kristen, giving a thumbs-up to Lauren. Lauren couldnt help but smile as they finally found the Ferris Wheel the letter was talking about. Already the area around the wheel was packed with people just trying to see whether or not Pegasus would show up in person.

Suddenly a loud noise was heard as the ground in front of the ferris wheel opened up and a large television came up from the room. As the television stopped rising it soon turned on, revealing the rather large image of Pegasus. "Welcome Duelists to the biggest and best tournament that has ever been held in duel monsters history. This tournament is being held in celebration of the latest set of cards to be released. For one of you, it is destiny to win this tournament, and the prize to be awarded will be sure to make your coming worth it. The duels will be held all over the park. There are dueling arenas placed at every main attraction here, your map has been marked with each spot. The duels will comense in two hours, please make sure to do your best and good luck!" With that the television dissapeared into the ground again as the duelists began to file away as they commented to each other about the upcoming duels.

Alright, thats the end of this chapter. I know this was probably a bed chapter but I dont like writing chapters like this. The next chapter will begin a series of duels. A lot of question will be answered in the next chapter so if you didnt understand something then wait until the next chapter.

In the next chapter: Lauren first duel is against not only one of Indias top duelist but a top dancer as well. Can she pull off a victory when one card will change the way the duel is held?