"Alright!!" cried Rainbow Dash. "I win again! Like I said, nobody can beat my Crystal Beasts."
"Ugh," uttered Rarity. "That's thirty five games in a row. Best of seventy one?"
The girls had gathered at the local park near Canterlot High to play a card game that had taken the world by storm, Duel Monsters.
“My beasts are the best!” cried Rainbow. "Especially, my ultimate weapon... The Rainbow Dragon!"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, we heard it about fifteen times, Rainbow," groaned Applejack.
"Wow, Rainbow," said Pinkie. "You're just as good as Twilight."
"Excuse me?" asked Rainbow. "Just as good?"
"Yeah, so far Twilight is the best duelist in the city," said Pinkie. "But you're the number one runner up."
Rainbow looked over at Twilight who was seated at a small table painting Sunset Shimmer's fingernails. Twilight had decided to take a day off from her royal duties as an Equestrian Princess and visit her friends in the human world. Rainbow's shadow suddenly loomed over the two girls.
"Hey, Twi," greeted Rainbow.
"What's up Rainbow?" said the purple Princess.
"Whatta say we have a match?" asked Rainbow.
"Not now, I have to finish Sunset's nails," said Twilight.
"Don't worry, Twilight. I'll finish her for you," said Rarity.
"Go for it, Twilight," encouraged Sunset.
"Alright, Rainbow," said Twilight. "You’re on."
(A few turns into the duel)
Twilight Sparkle LP 1000
Rainbow Dash LP 900
"Alright Twi," said Rainbow. "Get ready, I special summon the one...the only... RAINBOW DRAGON!" A massive multi colored dragon appeared out of a storm of sparkling rainbow lights.
"I knew you'd do that, Rainbow," said Twilight. "That's why I set this! Bottomless Trap Hole! Not only will it destroy your dragon, but also remove it from play."
"Oh no you don't," replied Rainbow. "I activate Ring of Destruction on my dragon and Ring of Defense! You're going down."
"Activate Magic Jammer!" declared Twilight. "By discarding one card, I negate your spell card! Unfortunately, I have nothing to counter your trap, so I guess it's a draw." she said as the holographic explosion consumed them both.
Twilight Sparkle LP 0
Rainbow Dash LP 0
"And.....we have a draw!" announced Pinkie.
"Dang," said Rainbow.
"Well done, Rainbow Dash," said Twilight. "Looks like we're equal."
"I guess. But just wait until next time," joked Rainbow.
"After all that action, I'm hungry," said Applejack.
"How about we go to mall, grab some food, and do a little shopping?" suggested Rarity.
"I'm up for it," said Fluttershy.
"Cool," added Sunset. Once the seven girls arrived at the mall, they headed to Panda Express and ate. Afterwards, they hit the shoe store. Each one of them bought a pair high boots, then they moved onto JCPenny.
"Oh! This mini skirt is divine! I must have it!" blurted Rarity.
"I love these jeans," said Sunset. "They're so tight."
"I like this shirt," said Fluttershy with a blush. "It's less revealing."
"Hey! Check this!" called Applejack. "Apple flavored lipstick. That's a must."
After thirty minutes of shopping, the girls headed straight for Victoria's Secret.
"Oh! Check out those new swimsuits," said Pinkie. "This micro bikini is awesome, I gotta get it." Pinkie looked over at one of the store assistants. "Excuse me! Do you have this in pink?"
Rainbow Dash was over looking at lingerie.
"Rainbow Dash!" said Rarity popping up behind her.
Rainbow let out a small shriek. "Rarity! You scared me the sh** out of me."
"Sorry. Now what are you doing?" asked Rarity. "I never see you in this section."
"I... I need a new bra," confessed Rainbow. "This one's too small."
Rarity looked down at Rainbow's chest.
"What are you looking at?" asked Rainbow.
"Rainbow Dash, did your boobs get bigger?" asked Rarity.
A large blush stained Rainbow's face as she covered up her chest. "Why would you ask that?!"
"Well Rainbow, I think you need an E-cup," said Rarity. "Wow Rainbow, all this exercise and jumping really paid off. You're just as big as me and Sunset. Rainbow's face grew redder.
"The only one bigger is Applejack." thought Rarity. "I'll never understand how she does it."
"Rarity!" called Twilight form the girl's changing room. "I need your advice!"
"Coming, Twilight!" replied Rarity. Once Rarity had arrived, Twilight pulled back the curtain. Twilight was wearing a deep purple string bikini.
"Do you think it's too revealing?" asked Twilight.
"Oh no darling, it's perfect," said Rarity. "In fact, I'm going get one, in black."
Sunset was busy eyeing a leopard print bikini.
"Ooooooh! Leopard print, huh?" asked Applejack.
Sunset Shimmer's face flushed. "Um... yeah," she said. "I've always liked the pattern design, plus I love how exotic it looks. Suits me, ya know?"
"Totally," answered AJ. "Do ya think this jean jacket would go good with my skirt?"
"Absolutely," replied Sunset.
Once the girls were finished, they started to head out until Sunset Shimmer suddenly stopped in front of a small stand that was full of ancient Egyptian jewelry.
"Whatta looking at?" asked Pinkie.
"That necklace," replied Sunset pointing toward a golden necklace with an eye in the middle.
"It's kinda creepy, but also kinda cool," said Sunset.
A young woman in a white silk cloak walked over to Sunset. "Anything catch your interest?" she asked.
"Yeah," replied Sunset. "How much for that necklace?"
The woman looked the item and her eyes instantly widen. As she looked back at Sunset, her eyes softened. "Only ten dollars."
"Great! I'll take it," said Sunset.
"Take great care of it," warned the store keeper as she bagged the item. "It will aid you greatly in the near future."
"Does it bring good luck?" asked Sunset.
"In a way, yes," replied the woman.
"Cool. Don't worry, I will take care of it," said Sunset.
As the girls walked away. The shop woman watched them for a minute. "Be strong young one, wherever you go, or whatever challenge you may face, the power and spirits of the Tomb Keepers will always be with you."
"Wow, Sunset," said Twilight as Sunset wrapped the ornamental chain around her neck. "That is one cool necklace. It looks like something I once saw in one of my history books. It was the called the Millennium...something."
As the girls headed back to the park, they looked across the street and saw that someone was already there waiting.
"Hey look girls, it's Bakura!" cried Pinkie.
"You mean from school?" asked Fluttershy.
"Yep," answered Pinkie.
"Man! Pinkie really can make friends with anyone, can't she?" said Rainbow.
"Indeed," said Rarity. "But I think his hair could use a little work."
Right as Sunset made eye contact with the boy, her new necklace began to glow. "Hey, what the..." Immediately after, Sunset stopped dead in her tracks as she was shown a dark depiction of the future.
"Sunset, you alright?" asked Applejack.
"Ugh...yeah, I'm fine," Sunset lied. "Excuse me, I'm gonna run home and get my cards, okay?"
"Okay. See ya'll later," called the farm girl.
"I have to hurry before it's too late." said Sunset as she ran.
"So, whatcha doing here, Bakura?" asked Pinkie.
"I saw you girls coming from across the street and thought maybe we could play a game or two," replied Bakura.
"Oh, so you play too?" asked Rainbow.
"Of course," answered the British boy.
"Cool," said Rainbow. "We could play right now, don't worry, I'll go easy on ya."
"Oh, who's this?" asked Bakura.
"This is Twilight," answered Rarity.
"She's one of our friends from... out of town," added Fluttershy.
"Well, it's nice to meet you, Twilight. I'm Bakura," said the boy.
"Nice to meet you too," echoed the Princess.
"Do you play?" Bakura asked.
"Of course," Twilight replied. "I run a Spellcaster deck."
The top card on Twilight's deck caught Bakura's eye. "You have the Dark Magician Girl?! Do you know how rare that card is?!"
"Yep. It's favorite my card too," said Twilight.
"Really?" asked Pinkie. "I always thought it was the regular Dark Magician."
Twilight rolled her eyes. "The D.M. is a big part of my deck, but I like her the best. She reminds me of me. I-I-I mean, what I wish I could be," Twilight quickly remembered Bakura didn't know her special secret.
"But it's not as powerful as my unstoppable Rainbow Dragon," said Rainbow.
"I'm guessing that's your favorite, right?" asked Bakura.
"Totally," answered Rainbow.
"What about the rest of you?" Bakura asked.
"Oh that's easy," said Rarity. "I just love summoning Alexandrite Dragon. I call him Alexander. Have you seen the number of jewels on its body? They're just gorgeous."
"I like this one," said Pinkie holding up Madolche Baaple. "It's cute and looks good enough to eat."
There was a strange silence.
"Okay, well my favorite is the Inaba White Rabbit," said Fluttershy. "He reminds me of pet bunny, Angel."
"And my favorite is The Golden Apples trap card," said Applejack.
"No surprise there," whispered Rainbow.
"It's like a monster and a trap," said AJ. "How cool is that?"
"Pretty cool," answered Pinkie.
"Yes indeed," said Rarity. "So Bakura, what's your favorite?"
"This one is my favorite," said Bakura. "The Change of Heart card."
"Whoa, that is one rare card." said Rainbow.
"Kind of scary." thought Fluttershy.
"If you wanna see how it works, we could have a quick duel and I'll show you," Bakura offered.
"Alright," said Twilight.
"Oh! Let me battle him!" begged Rainbow.
"Alright Rainbow, you can play him," said Twilight in a slightly annoyed tone.
"Alright!" cheered Rainbow as brought out her deck.
"Why don't you all put your favorite cards in Rainbow's deck?" Bakura suggested. "That way it'll be like we're all playing."
"Sounds like a great idea," said Twilight.
"I agree," echoed Rarity.
"I'm up for it," added Applejack.
"Cool," said Rainbow. The girls added their cards into the deck. “My deck is already powerful, but with these cards, it'll be unstoppable."
"You're sure you don't mind playing alone?" asked Fluttershy.
"Don't worry," said Rainbow. "I'll go easy on him. But not too easy."
"Thanks," said Bakura. "But before we shuffle, I have a little something I'd like to share with you all. Especially with you Twilight."
"Why me?" asked Twilight.
"You'll see," answered Bakura.
Bakura began humming and held his hands to his chest as a golden Egyptian item melted through his shirt and into the girl's view and started glowing.
"What's that?" questioned Rainbow.
"Wait! That's one of those Millennium objects!" announced Twilight.
"Yes, and the magic of my Millennium Ring will take us to the Shadow Realm," said Bakura. Suddenly the area around the seven duelists changed into a world of complete darkness.
"Why are you doing this, Bakura?" asked Twilight.
"You've something that could be useful to me Miss Sparkle, and I aim to take it!" Bakura's ring suddenly shined an immensely bright light that sucked the girl's souls right out of their bodies and into the cards Rainbow held. Afterwards, the girl's lifeless bodies collapsed.
"Well, that wasn't too difficult," Bakura stated. "Now to take that Rainbow Power of yours, Miss Sparkle."
"I don't think so," said a voice.
"Who's there?" asked Bakura.
Sunset Shimmer walked into view and stood defiantly in front of the fiendish boy.
"Release my friends immensely!" demanded Sunset.
"Foolish mortal, you have no idea who you're messing with!" Bakura's ring began glow once more, but the light was canceled out by the shine of Sunset's item.
"What's this?!" gasped Bakura. "How did you come to possess a Millennium item?"
"That is none of your concern," said Sunset. "Now I'm not gonna say it again, release my friends!"
Bakura chuckled. "If you want them back, you'll have to duel me. But should you lose, I get your Millennium Necklace."
"Fine," said Sunset. "Because I'm not losing."
Sunset picked up her friends' six cards and shuffled them into her own deck. "Don't worry girls, I'll set you all free; and with your cards, this freak doesn't stand a ghost for a chance."