Real Yuma: "So how did things go in the key?"

Real Astral: "Things went very will surprisingly. Trouble was very deceptive to our Dark Mist."

*In The Emperor's Key*

Real Dark Mist: "Just you wait Astral! I know that the other Number 96 isn't here to help you. I'll take over your mind with this serum I made, then you'll be on my side. The destruction of the world will finally be complete!"

Night had fallen over Heartland City, and young Yuma was getting ready for bed.

Real Yuma: "Goodnight Astral, see you in the morning."

Real Astral: " Goodnight Yuma. If you need me, I'll be in the key."

After Astral bid Yuma farewell, he went into the key and unknowingly into Drak Mist's trap.

*In The Key*

The real Dark Mist was hiding behind a gear waiting for Astral to float by.

Real Dark Mist (thinking): "Just a little closer Astral, just a little closer. So I can take over that mind of yours!"

As Dark Mist smiled at the thought he had about taking over Astral's mind with the serum he made, his thoughts were interrupted when he noticed Astral had come into the key.

Real Astral: "I hope Number 96 is still sealed away. If he gets out I don't know what to do, I doubt I can seal him away again."

As Astral is off thinking of what to do if Number 96 gets out, he didn't realize the evil Number following close behind him. Astral reached the Number Wall, and looked up to fine all the Numbers still there. He looked down for just a moment, then heard laughing behind him. Astral turned around as quickly as he could to see, Number 96.

Real Astral: "What are you doing here?!"

Real Dark Mist: "What do you think, Astral?"

Real Astral: "What do you want with me?"

Real Dark Mist: "Isn't that obvious."

Real Astral: "What do you think is so obvious?"

Real Dark Mist: "So you still don't get it, do you?"

Real Astral: "There is nothing new to know about you."

Real Dark Mist: "Oh?" (said with a smile)

Real Astral: "I know a little bit of what you want."

Real Dark Mist: "And that's besides the Numbers, because you know I already I want them. But do you know what else I want?"

Astral stopped and thought about Dark Mist's question, then the answer hit him.

Real Astral: "The other thing you want is me, isn't it?!"

Real Dark Mist: "That's right little Astral, I want you for reason of my own."

Real Astral: "Those reasons can't be from he vial! Is it?!"

Real Dark Mist: "So you have been paying attention to me Astral haven't you?!"

Real Astral: "What are you planning to do to me?"

Real Dark Mist: "Simple, I'm going to take over your mind with this serum I've made."

Real Astral: "You're going to have to catch me first!"

Real Dark Mist: "Fine by me, this should be fun."

Dark Mist started to come closer to Astral, then Astral took off trying to get away from Dark Mist as fast as he could. Astral looked behind him, and saw Dark Mist following close behind him. But before Dark Mist knew it, Astral was out of the key and in Yuma's world once again.

*Still In The Key*

Real Dark Mist: "You'll have to come back for the Numbers Astral, it's only a matter of time." (said with a triumphant smirk)

*In Yuma's World*

Astral waited until Yuma woke up, he didn't go back in the key because he knew Dark Mist would be waiting for him.

Real Yuma: "Astral, what are you doing out of the key this early in the morning?" (said half wake)

Real Astral: "I wanted to make sure you got up for school on time."

Yuma looked at the clock to see what time it was.

Real Yuma: "Oh thanks Astral, I would have been late."

Real Astral: "Your welcome Yuma."

Yuma got readily for school, and Astral stayed out of the key. After Yuma bid his sister and grandmother goodbye, he ran off to school. When he got to the school's doors, Tori and Bronk were waiting for him.

Real Tori: "Hi Yuma!"

Real Yuma: "Hi Tori!"

Real Bronk: "Hey Yuma!"

Real Yuma: "Hi Bronk!"

Yuma and his friends ran to their classroom and get there before the bell rang.

Real Mr. Kay: "Tori would you please wake Yuma up, again."

Real Tori: "Sure Mr. Kay."

Tori pulls on Yuam's check, and Yuma yelled in pain.

Real Yuma: "Owwwwwwwwwww! Why did you do that for Tori?!"

Real Tori: "Because you were sleeping in class again Yuma."

Real Astral: "You seemed to be wide awake when you left home."

Real Yuma: "Astral, what are you still doing out of the key?"

Real Astral: "I'm out because I wanted to know what you are learning about, why, do you not want me here?

Real Yuma: "No, I just wanted to know."

Yuma still had his suspicions, because it wasn't usual for Astral to be out of the key during school hours. The rest of the day went as planed for Yuma and his friends. Only Yuma just couldn't figure out why Astral was staying out of the key.

Real Yuma: "Astral, tell me the real reason for staying out of the key."

Real Astral: "Well, I guess I have no choice. Number 96 is inside the key, ready and willing to brainwash me at any chance he gets."

Real Yuma: "So that's why you are staying out of the key."

Real Astral: "Yes. But I must go back to see if he as taken any of the Numbers, I just hope I don't get caught. And if I do, I will try as heard as I can to resist his influence."

Real Yuma: "Can you go into the key later? I want to spend a little time with you if you do get caught by Number 96, and taken over by him. At least I can remember what you were like before he took over you."

Real Astral: "Sure Yuma." (said with a small, soft, and warm smile)

Yuma and Astral spent the rest of the day together, but the time has come for Astral to go back into the key to see if Dark Mist has taken any of the Numbers.

Real Astral: Goodbye Yuma.

Real Yuma: "Goodbye Astral, try not to get caught.

Real Astral: "I will try do my best Yuma."

Astral placed his hand on the key, then he was transported into the world of the key. Yuma waited for Astral's return.

*In The Key*

Real Astral (thinking): "So far so good, I don't see Number 96."

Astral went to the Number Wall, where Dark Mist was waiting for him.

Real Dark Mist: "Long time no see Astral!"

Real Astral: "So, how long were you waiting me?"

Real Dark Mist: "All day, I knew you would come back to see if I had taken any of the Numbers. But as you can see, their all there."

Real Astral: "I won't let you control me!"

Real Dark Mist: "You don't have a chose in the matter Astral!"

Dark Mist grabs Astral with his tentacles so Astral couldn't get away from him. Dark Mist than try's to enter Astral's mind.

Real Astral: "I won't let you in my mind!"

Astral focuses his energy to make a barrier to keep Dark Mist out.

Real Dark Mist: "That barrier won't last you forever Astral. Now let me in!"

Dark Mist try's to enter Astral's mind, but the barrier wouldn't budge. Astral continues to struggle against Dark Mist. Not long after, Dark Mist try's again to enter Astral's mind but this time the barrier gave way, because Astral couldn't maintain it, and fight Dark Mist at the same time.

Real Dark Mist: "Astral, I sense that your precious barrier is down, which is the perfect time for me to strike."

Real Astral (thinking): "No! Not the barrier! I can't let Number 96 control me! Not here, not now! (saying out loud) I won't let you control me!"

Real Dark Mist: "Let me in!"

Real Astral: "No! I will never let you control me!"

Astral still continues to struggle against Dark Mist, even though the barrier was down.

Real Dark Mist: "Let me in!"

Real Astral: "No! I'll never let you control me!"

Real Dark Mist: "You will obey me Astral! Now let me in!"

Real Astral: "No!"

Real Dark Mist: "Astral, I can feel you slipping. Why not give up and let me have control? It would be much easier for you than fighting against me. Don't you agree?"

Real Astral: "Yes, that's true. It would be easier than fighting against you, but I don't care. I don't care if I've been weakened by fighting you, because it's all worth it in the end. And I'm not about to surrender to someone like you anytime soon."

Real Dark Mist: "Fine, have it your way than Astral. (thinking) This should help me get what I want. (saying aloud) This should change you mind Astral!"

Dark Mist sent a wave of energy from his mind into Astral's mind, causing him to lose consciousness.

Real Astral: "Uh."

Astral was limp in Dark Mist's tentacles. Now that he was unconscious, Dark Mist was able to enter his mind without any problems.

Real Dark Mist: "Finally, I'm in. (thinking) Damn Astral, you put up one hell of a fight. But not enough stop me though."

Dark Mist started to implant the serum into Astral's mind now that he was unconscious, Dark Mist had no trouble taking him over. When he was finished implanting, Astral awoke from his unconscious state.

Real Astral: "How may I serve you, master?"

Real Dark Mist: "Finally! I have succeeded in taking control of Astral! Now let's go see Yuma!"

Real Astral: "Yes sir."

The key started to glow, and Yuma looked at the key as it glowed. Yuma thought Astral was coming out to tell him if Dark Mist has taken any of the Numbers. But to his surprise, it was both Astral and Dark Mist that came out of the key.

Real Yuma: "Number 96, what are you doing here?!"

Real Dark Mist: "Ah, it's you Yuma. I'm here to destroy your world, with your dear friend Astral."

Real Yuma: "Oh no, Astral!"

Astral looked up at Yuma, but did not say a word.

Real Yuma: "No! You took over Astral's mind! Didn't you?!"

Real Dark Mist: "Yes, I did. But as you can see, Astral will never go back to you. He will never be the Astral you knew."

Real Yuma: "No! Your wrong, I will get Astral back. Some how, but I will get the Astral I know back!"

Real Dark Mist: "I'd love to see you try Yuma!"

Real Yuma: "I challenge you to a duel, for Astral! If I win, you set Astral free!"

Real Dark Mist: "And if I win I get the Numbers, and you will be under my control just like Astral. Do you agree that, Yuma?"

Real Yuma: "Yes, I do. Now get set to get decked!"

Real Dark Mist: "Sorry Yuma, but I won't be your opponent."

Real Yuma: "If you're not dueling, then who's my opponent?!"

Real Dark Mist: "Astral."

Real Yuma: "No, I can't duel my best friend!"

Real Dark Mist: "You have two choices Yuma, duel Astral, or join me. So what's it gonna be, Yuma?"

Real Yuma: "I'll..."

Real Dark Mist: "You'll what Yuma?"

Real Yuma: "I'll... Join you."

Real Dark Mist: "Excellent! Now give me the key."

Real Yuma: "why should I?!"

Real Dark Mist: "Because, I am your master and I order you to give me the key!"

Real Yuma: "Fine."

Yuma did what he was told, and gave Dark Mist the key. But soon he would fine his opportunity to break Dark Mist's hold over Astral, and get his golden key back.

Real Dark Mist: "Now you two, come with me."

Real Astral: "Yes sir."

Real Yuma: "..."

Yuma and Astral did as they were told, and followed Dark Mist into the key. Dark Mist led them to the Number Wall, where he was planning on getting more power from the other Numbers.

Real Yuma: "What are we doing at the Number Wall?!"

Real Astral: "Don't question him Yuma."

Real Yuma: "Astral, you know Number 96 has no good intentions with the Number cards!"

Real Astral: "I can't stop him Yuma. You know as well as I do, that Number 96 is our master now. That means we can't stop him, or question his decisions."

Real Dark Mist: "Astral's right, you should listen to him. And more importunely stop questioning me on everything I do, or else."

Real Yuma: "Or else what?"

Real Dark Mist: "I'll take away what little self freedom you have left. Do you understand?"

Real Yuma: "Yes, sir."

Real Dark Mist: "Good. Now stand there and be quit!"

Real Yuma: "..."

Real Dark Mist: " Now Numbers, join with me, so that I can destroy this world!"

Real Yuma: "No! Don't join with Number 96, he is evil!"

Real Dark Mist: "Be quite Yuma or I will take away what little self freedom you have left! Now Numbers, join with me, so that we may complete our mission of distraction!"

When Dark Mist asked the others Numbers to help him destroy the world. They were all to happy to help, but Number 39: Utopia. Utopia appeared before Yuma and Number 96

Real Dark Mist: "Number 39, you refuse to join us in our mission of destruction? Well then, I will have you join us by force! Subdue Utopia Dark Mist!"

Number 96's duel monster form appeared before Yuma and Utopia.

Real Yuma: "Utopia ran, forget about me and save yourself!

Real Dark Mist: "Shut-up Yuma!"

Dark Mist get tired of telling Yuma to be quite, so he grabbed Yuma and started to implant the serum into Yuma's mind to put him under his control.

Real Yuma: "Utopia help me, please!"

Real Dark Mist: Dark Mist stop Number 39 at all costs! Do you understand me?!"

Utopia tried to ran to Yuma's aid as Yuma hoped he would. And lucky for Yuma, Utopia get there just in nick of time before Number 96's duel monster form could stopped him. Utopia stopped Number 96 from implanting to much serum into Yuma's mind to put him under his control.

Real Yuma: "Number 96! I'll be back, and when that time comes I'll have help! Ow! My head, what's going on?!"

Real Dark Mist: "You may not be under my control now, but the serum I managed to implant into you will put you under my control. It's only matter of time.

Real Yuma: "We'll see about that!"

Real Dark Mist: "Yes we will Yuma, yes we will."

Please review. Here's the think about questions, what did Dark Mist do to Yuma, and where is Yuma going? Those questions will be answered in chapter 7. Bye! See you next time!