The Shadow of Yuma

Ah, hi there! I like, had this Zexal story in my mind for a LONG time. Im just glad I finally had this story here. Enough with me, read on!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh Zexal.

Chapter 1

"Damn Astral… He ruined me again!" cursed Black Mist as he floated around an unknown realm. All that surrounded him were strange black holes that led to different unknown places and asteroids scattered around the area. There were countless worlds to go to, but Black Mist just wasn't in the mood to do so.

"I hate that kid, Yuma Tsukumo! I swear that boy is such a brat!" he spat.

The black ghost sighed and floated through space until he stopped to think. So much had happened. He remembered everything. First, he believed he had successfully gotten Yuma on his side, but that boy deceived him. The second time, Black Mist ALMOST had Astral, but that Number of his, Hope, came in the nick of time to make Black Mist vanish from the Key. Now, the dark spirit was floating in a random sub-space in the middle of nowhere.

Black Mist sighed, "Yuma Tsukumo… The next time I see you, I will make you pay!"

Not far from Black Mist stood a giant rock formation. The rock stood up high like Heartland Tower. In the shadows of the rock tower, a pair of red eyes could be seen. The shadowy figure grinned at Black Mist. Shrouds of darkness surrounded his body, showing his dark side. For some reason, silhouette had a familiar shape….

The silhouette his listened to Black Mist's musings and then said, "So, this spirit wants to get rid of that brat, Yuma Tsukumo? Well, this sounds interesting! If I can get rid of Yuma, then, I'll take over Heartland City and become its king! I think this chump may help me do so!"

The silhouette stepped out of the shadows and bellowed loud enough for Black Mist to hear. "Hey! Tall, dark, and creepy ghost, over here!"

Black Mist looked up. The figure's voice sounded REALLY familiar to him. Who he had heard was….

"Yuma Tsukumo," he growled, "you jerk-face, don't even come near me!"

"Who's this Yuma Tsukumo? I'm Kurai Tsukumo, this so-called Yuma's evil side! You're like that pesky blue spirit of Yuma's!"

"Is that so?" countered Black Mist. "Show yourself!"

"If you wish," responded the silhouette, much to the spirit's surprise.

The silhouette stepped out of the shadows and his appearance was finally revealed. Black Mist noticed that the boy's appearance was strikingly similar to Yuma's, except there were a few differences. Kurai had two huge scars on his chest resembling the Roman numeral "II", sunglasses were covering his eyes, and instead of orange crescent moon patterns on his pants, there were blue sun patterns. Kurai had the same jacket as Yuma's, but his was purple. He even wore the same Lord's Key, but it had murky silver-like chrome. Black Mist was speechless because Kurai looked EXACTLY like Yuma.

"H-h-how the heck do you look so much like Yuma Tsukumo?" stammered Black Mist, thinking he was insane.

Kurai pushed his sunglasses over his eyes, revealing eyes like Yuma's, but his own eyes had a dark look to them. "Simple, I'm just his shadow from another dimension. Life got boring in old Darkland City," he replied in a confident tone.

Black Mist studied the boy's appearance carefully. He DID look exactly like his enemy. What had caught the Number's attention were the huge scars on Kurai's chest. "Where did those scars on your chest come from?" said the Number, pointing at Kurai's chest.

Kurai sighed, and he sat down on a nearby rock. "These scars were all because of that old man, Rokujuro. I had traveled to Yuma's world one day because I had heard that there was an old dojo that had legendary cards. I decided to 'visit the place one day. The moment I entered the dojo, he kept babbling on and on that I should respect Duel Monsters, and the only thing he gave me where those boring lectures," he hissed, hinting that he was not very fond of Rokujuro. Kurai stopped for a moment as he stared at his chest and traced his scars.

"I tried to steal one of the supposed legendary cards everyone spoke about. Before I could grab one, the fool's apprentice* slashed me with his katanas. Anyway, that old fool's not important!"

"What exactly are you here for?" inquired Black Mist. "Unless it has something to do with Numbers, you've come to the wrong guy."

Kurai grinned with a grim expression. "I couldn't help but overhear your sap story about this Astral dude. You hate Yuma Tsukumo, and well, I hate that little freak! I want to get rid of that brat and become king of his city! I want in!"

Black Mist began to wonder if this boy really wanted to get rid of Yuma. Did he really want to join forces with him? Or will he be a mere puppet? Black Mist shrugged off the thought and looked at Kurai. "Interesting," he hissed, "you can come with me, on one condition."

"Oh yeah, and what's that?"

The Number placed his hands in a circular motion. A 3D-like projection of a Number card appeared, but it was a certain Number. Kurai was a little impressed by the image.

"This is what I need you to get for me! Get that squirt's Number card, Aspiring Emperor Hope!" said Black Mist, indicating the card, "that jerk won't know what hit him! Once Hope's under our control, I'll finally kill of Astral!"

Kurai grinned in approval to the black ghost's plan. "Since you'll be off killing Astral, I want to be the king of Heartland City. But, I need a queen. You can't be a king without a girl as your queen! Problem is, where can I find a good girl to be my queen?"

"Perhaps I might be of assistance," said Black Mist. "Yuma always hangs out with this bratty green-haired girl, Kotori Mizuki."

Black Mist projected a picture of Kotori. Kurai carefully observed the girl's appearance. She was just the one for him, because her beauty impressed him. "She's perfect," he said in awe, "just the girl I'm looking for! But, when do we start? I want to find Yuma!"

"Patience, boy, we'll wait for the perfect moment to take down Yuma and his friends."

"Then the real action begins?"

"Oh, yes. It will happen.

Kurai pushed his sunglasses over his head. He looked at a portal which had a moving image of Yuma and Kotori. He stared at Kotori mostly over Yuma. "Yuma Tsukump, you will be mine! You'll see, and I'll get your girl too!"

*Anyone remember Kaze from Rokujuro's Duel Lodge?

Stardust Finex: Annnndddd... that concludes Chapter 1! ANy quetions, comments, or concerns, please leave a review!