The Battle of the Games

-A Yu-Gi-Oh/Sakura Wars crossover-

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or Sakura Wars. I am merely an author whose original characters for this original story are his and his only; no copyright entrainment is intended.

Synopsis: A incredibly rare, powerful, and eighty year old Duel Monsters card is discovered in the remains of Tokyo’s old Imperial Theater. Marik Ishatr wants it. Yugi Moto wants to know how it got there. And 80 years in the past, the Flower Division’s battle against the demons is about to be joined…

Chronological Notes: The scenes dealing from the Sakura Wars era take place during Taisho 12, or more precisely, during the events of the first game and the TV series. As a result, as much as I would have liked to include them, Soletta Orihime and Reni Milchstrasse will not make an appearance, at least not for a while.

The Yu-Gi-Oh segments take place shortly before Seto Kaiba’s competition in Battle City begins, or more precisely, right before Joey’s match against the Rare Hunter in which he lost his Red Eyes, Black Dragon. Because of events in the story, Joey fans rejoice; he will not lose his precious Red Eyes, Black Dragon. For the Kaiba fans out there, Seto might make a cameo, but he will most likely play no major role in the story.

Additional Notes: It has been difficult to locate concrete material on the Lord Tenkai, Aoi Satan, and their followers from Sakura Taisen I. If I am incorrect about any facts, please tell me because aside from their appearance in the OVA, I know almost nothing about save from the bits here and there that I’ve obtained

Dramatis Personae

Oogami Ichirou: Spirit Warrior, comamnder of the Flower Division

Sakura Sanguchi: Spirit Warrior, daughter of Shinguuji Kazuma, hero of the first Demon War, and wielder of the enchanted sword Anataka (Wild Falcon).

Iris Chateaubriand: Spirited Warrior, daughter of Count Chateaubriand of France.

Kirishima Kanna: Spirit Warrior, inheritor of the Ryuukyuu Kirishima Karate style.

Ri Kohran: Spirit Warrior, Technihal expert of the Flower Division.

Sumrie Kanzaki: Spirit Warriror, heiress to Kanzaki Heavy Industries.

Maria Tachibana: Spirit Warrior, former Russian Revolutionary, second in command of the Flower Division.

Yoneda Ikki: Commander-in-chief for the Teikoku Kagekida (Flower Division), godfather to Sakura Sanguchi.

Fujiieda Ayame - Second in Command to Yoneda

GURUS and its Allies

Marik Ishtar: Leader of GURUS, holder of the Millenium Rod, brother of Ishizu Ishtar, possessor of the Ra Duel Monster God Card.

Ibn al Ghul: Second in command of GURUS, names translates “Son of the Demon” (Original character of mine)

Rare Hunter: One of the most skilled of the Rare Hunters, possessor of duplicate Exodia Duel Monster cards.

Strings: Another of the most skilled Rare Hunters, possessor of the Slifer the Sky Dragon God Card.

Yami Bakura: Holder of the Millenium Ring and the thief of Maximillion Pegasus’ Millenium Eye.

Black Nest Organization

Rasetsu: Black Lord of Death # 1

Setsuna: Black Lord of Death # 2

Aoi Satan - Supreme Black Lord of Death, sorcerer

Miroku: Black Lady of death, arch nemesis of Sumrie Kanzaki

Tenkai: Ancient Demon and Aoi Satan’s master.

*Yugi Moto: Duelist, King of Games, Holder of the Millenium Puzzle

*Yami Yugi: Yugi’s alter, Millenium puzzle powered-ego.

* Joey Wheeler: Duelist, 2nd place finalist in Duelist Kingdom Tournament, best friend of Yugi Moto.

* Shadi: Protector of the Millenium Items, holder of the Millenium Key and the Millenium Scales.

* Ishizu Ishtar: Sister of Marik Ishtar, director of the Ancient Egyptian exhibit in Domino City, and holder of the Millenium Necklace