//------------------------------// // A Past Revealed // Story: The Tournament of Destiny // by goldenrise365 //------------------------------// "What do you mean, your from Equestria?" asked Nightfall. "I mean I was born and raised in Equestria for most of my life." Gold began paceing around. "Why didn't you say anything before?" asked Burst. "I thought none of you would believe me." "But why did you leave? How did you get to earth? What was it like when you first came here?" Sunset had a lot of questions. "Well I left because I was unwanted." "What do you mean?" asked Sunset. "Back in Equestria I was a phoenix pony. Basically a pony with phoenix wings. When my parents went missing nopony would except me into their home. I went strolling across Equestria. It was just me on my journey. One night I fell asleep wishing for someplace new, and I got my wish." The girls were tearing up, while the guys were just shocked. "What happened when you first arrived?" asked Sonata. Gold chuckled. "Well that's a story and a half." ---------------- Three years ago Gold had spent the last week going through this new world. He had gotten most of the lingo from hearing small bits of conversations from people. He sat down at a bench. "Its been seven days, and I still haven't found anyplace to call home." Gold slumped against the seat. "What to do? What to do?" Pegasus was taking a walk down one of the empty streets. "These walks are always joyful." He suddenly sensed a presence of light energy. "A figure of light? This is new." Pegasus found the distraught Gold. "Excuse me my dear boy?" Gold looked up. "Oh hello, is there something that I can do for you?" asked Gold with a small smile. 'He seems to stay joyful even in the most distressing situations. I can now see why he has the light power.' "I can see that your distressed." Pegasus took a seat next to Gold. "Would you like to talk about it?" "I don't think you'll believe me." "I have seen many things in my life that are considered strange. I think I'll believe you," said Pegasus with a smile. "Ok." Gold told Pegasus about his life in both worlds. "And that's my life." Pegasus nodded. "I see. Well we can't have you stay homeless. You can join me in my mansion. I've always wanted a son." Gold weighted his options. "I like that plan." --------------- Two years ago Gold had been happily living with his new father. He had helped Yugi a few times with saving the world. Once the world was saved things went back to normal. Pegasus was the only one who knew about Gold 's past. But two paths are descended to be crossed. ------------ One year ago Gold had sensed an incoming presence one night. A spiritual figure appeared in front of him. "Who are you?" "I am the brother of the Pharoah. I have come to warn you of an incoming threat. A being known as the Shadow Master will be freed. It is up to you to stop him, and save the world. But you will not go at it along. You will be able to find the guardian's of the Millenium Items. Take this." The spirit pulled out a golden compass with the Millenium Seal on it. "This is the Millenium Compass. It will point you in the right direction. And you will need a new powerful friend." Crimson Dragon appeared next to the figure. "Crimson Dragon at your service." "Now it's time for you to save the day." The spirit disappeared. ------------- "And that's basically what happened." "Wow," said Burst. "You, Gold, are the greatest hero there is." The others agreed. Sunset gave Gold another kiss. "And you proved that today." "Yeah, I did." Pegasus stepped forward. "Well I feel like now is as good a time as any to tell you all about my tournament. It will be a city-wide Duelist Kingdom style tournament, and all of you are able to participate." The group cheered after the announcement. Everyone went their seperate ways after that. ------------ Castle of Shadows "So Pegasus is having a tournament. Time to send out my agents." Shadowy figures dashed out of the castle. --------------- Gold Residence Gold looked out the window. "I had to keep them from knowing the full truth." Gold walked over to a his desk. On it was a piece of paper with a few words on it. 'The ultimate sacrifice must be made. The hero and villain will not make it out of the battle.'