Zypher: Well, after 4 months of not having an internet connection(evil virus!) I am back into fanfiction writing with this new story. Hope you like.

Disclaimer: Don't own PSoH or Yu-Gi-Oh so no coming after me with pitchforks or torches. Wait, isn't that for when witches come to villages? Well either way. No suing on me.

Prologue: Plumes of mist billow up from the back alleys of Chinatown, home to a variety of merchants of the occult and mystical. And in the crevices of this urban barrio sits a solitary pet shop. In this pet shop is a variety of exotic animals from the jungles of South America to the plains of Africa. Even some you have never seen before.

A young boy comes across the magnificent structure with curiosity. In the shop was two fearsome creatures that no one, not even the gentle store owner couldn't control. Will this young purity of light be able to control such beasts or fall victim like others before him?

Pet Shop of Horrors

Chapter 1

Yugi walked home from school, being wary of his surroundings for any bullies, especially Ushio. His friends, Seto, Bakura, and Marik, along with their half brothers, Toben, Crimson and Ruby, had things to do so they couldn't be there to help. "Hey, shrimp! Where's your buddies now?" A cold voice hissed from behind him and he gasped, turning around. "Ushio! I-I didn't know you was behind me." Yugi whispered, fear lacing his voice.

"Well, you should have. As long as you don't have anyone to watch over you, you're free for a beating." Ushio said gleefully but Yugi started running off into one of the alleys which would lead him into Chinatown.

"Get back here, you little runt!" Ushio shouted and chased after him.

Yugi continued to run, hearing shouts from behind him. 'Great, I don't have anywhere to hide and Ushio coming fast.' Yugi thought before he came upon the mysterious pet shop and stopped. 'Hmm, Count D's Pet Shop. Sounds like somewhere I can use to hide until it's safe.' Without a second thought, he ran inside just as Ushio came by. "Where did he go? Little punk." he murmured as he walked through the alley and right past the pet shop.

"Ah. Welcome, young one. I am Count D. What can I do for you?" A voice said and he turned to see the black haired owner. "Oh, I'm sorry. I just came in here to hide. Oh, and my name is Yugi Motou." Yugi replied. "It's nice to meet you, Yugi. Now, who was you hiding from?" Count D asked. "It was a bully by the name of Ushio. When my friends aren't around, he always comes and tries to beat me up." he explained.

"Well, that must be hard for you. While you're here, would you like some tea and something to eat?" Count D asked and he nodded, very exhausted from the long run. "Come with me." Count D said and Yugi followed him into the main room of the pet shop where many pets stayed. "Wow, there are so many pets here." Yugi whispered, awed at all the different exotic pets from the rare Egyptian Mau to the endangered Snow Leopard.

"Yes, this pet shop happens to be different from many other than anyone has ever came across." Count D said as he led Yugi to a seat and let him sit down. "I'll be back in a minute." he spoke and left. Yugi breathed in the incenses that were lit around the room. He looked around, hearing heavy snarling from one of the rooms and he got up.

He looked over to a door that had a design of a dragon on the front that he didn't see when he came in and walked over to it. 'I hope he doesn't mind if I look around.' Yugi thought and was about to open the door but he heard something from behind and turned. "Kid, if I was you, I wouldn't go in there." A young man said. Yugi was appalled of the curled goat horns coming from his head and the sharp claws.

"What are you?" Yugi asked. "I'm Testu-chan around here but to those who never came in here, I'm a Totetsu, a rare beast that is known to have the body and horns of a goat and the face of a man." Testu explained.

"Really? I never heard of such."

"Well, there is many mystical animals that you may have never heard about before." Testu replied.

"Well, if you don't mind me asking, what's in there?" Yugi asked, looking back to the door. "That happens to be two demons, two very ferocious demons that can't be controlled by no one. Many who have came here wanted to take them in as pets but by the time they leave out the pet shop, they would come back in with blood all over them and the remains of their previous owner left outside. I wish I can find a true owner for them but not many would never try for sake of their life." D explained as he came back in.

"Really, do you think I could see them?" Yugi asked. "But of course, but be careful not to go near their cage." D responded and Yugi nodded before opening the door and walking inside. "I'll go in there just to make sure he's ok." Testu said and D nodded. "Ok." He said.

Yugi went in and heard snarling and he looked over to see a cage holding two humans. One looked like him except he had a pair of pitch black wings coming from his back and a long tail that lashed around behind him.

The other had long black hair and horns sprouting from his head, he also had a pair of wings coming from his back and in the light, you can see glittering crimson membranes making intricate designs and a long tail that had very sharp spikes lining the spine.

The Yugi look-alike looked to him before getting up, walking over to the bars of the cage. "Hey, Testu, who's the kid?" The demon asked. "I believe his name is Yugi. He ran in here to get away from some bully." he replied and he nodded. "Really now," He looked over Yugi and nodded in appreciation. Ever since he saw him come in, he was fascinated.

'Somebody as innocent as him shouldn't be in here with bloodthirsty demons but he doesn't mind one bit.' he thought before looking down to Yugi silently, curiosity shining in the dark depths of his eyes. "Yugi, come here." he whispered, reaching out to him through the bars. "Sorry, Yami. D told him to keep away from your cage so we won't have any accidents." Testu said but Yugi placed a hand on his arm.

"Don't worry. I think it's ok, Testu. It doesn't sound like he wants to hurt me in any way." he said, looking up to the Totetsu.

He thought about it before sighing lightly and nodded. "Oh alright. I'm normally not this soft around people but I'll let you go." Yugi smiled before he walked over to the cage. Yami gently touched Yugi's cheek with a clawed hand and purred at feeling his warmth. "So soft and warm. Yugi, you may just be the one." Yami whispered as he knelt down to him, pulling him closer. The other looked up. "Do you really think so, Yami?" The other asked as he got up.

He nodded and Testu was shocked. Never did Yami or Aqua opened up to anyone so easily. "Hey, Yugi, do you want to see if you could take them home? You are the only person that they ever came this close to. Not only that but they seem to like you." Testu suggested. Yugi turned to him, Yami moving his hand to grasp Yugi's.

"Do you really think D-chan would let me?" Yugi said.

"Of course. For as long as I had them, you are the only one that they have ever opened up to in so long, more or less the only one that has been able to go near their cage without being killed on the spot. Much less be beckoned by Yami himself to come close." D said from the door, holding a cup of tea and a strawberry tart. "Here, Yugi. Why don't you eat while I'll get the contract so you can sign for the adoption of Yami and Aqua." D said and he nodded but Yami didn't want to let him go.

"Maybe you should bring it to him, D. Looks like Yami's already attached to him." Testu murmured before he grinned and left. Yugi blushed before he took the tart and tea and sat in front of their cage. "So Yami, Aqua. You finally found someone to your liking?" D asked, looking to the two demons sitting in the cage by Yugi.

"I see what Yami means. There's something unique about Yugi that draws us to him. He's different from any other that tries to adopt us. I believe Yugi will be the one we will stay with for a long time." Aqua said. Yugi took a bite of the tart and took a sip of tea. "D-chan, will Yami and Aqua be a big responsibility for me?" Yugi asked as he took another bite of the tart.

"Seeing as they already like you, they shouldn't be much of a problem but I warn you Yugi, anybody that is a friend or family to you, you must tell them now or else they will be forced to attack and kill. When I found these demons, there was a legend that said 'Thou who has a pure heart hath gained the trust, love and loyalty of the night demons. Thou who tries to hurt or harm the pure or even come near shall be destroyed by thou claws.'" D said and Yugi nodded and looked back to Yami and Aqua.

"Well, Yami and Aqua was it," Yugi started and they nodded. "There's some people you need to know about." he said and he explained his friends and family to the two demons. They engraved the information to memory so they won't attack them by accident. "Ok, so we shall not hurt, Seto, Ruby, Bakura, Toben, Crimson, Marik and your grandfather Sugoroku Motou." Yami recited and Yugi nodded, handing the leftover tart to Aqua who ate it gratefully.

"Ok, now that's that taken care of, Yami, would you let go of him for a minute so he can sign the contract for your adoption?" D asked. The demon didn't want to let go of him be he did so and watched as they left. "Finally, we have found you, sweet light." Yami whispered.

"Now, Yugi, when you sign this contract, you only have to follow three simple rules while taking care of them. First, you must take them everywhere for if you leave them alone for a long period of time, then they could possibly destroy the entire city just to make sure you're by their side. There is some powers that I don't know of with them but I don't want to risk anything." D spoke and Yugi nodded.

"Second, make sure they have a balanced diet. They can feed on simple things like fruits and vegetables but they will need to eat flesh and drink blood at least twice a week so they wouldn't go into a feeding frenzy on you or your friends or family since they will attack the people they already have in memory as potential meals instead of the people who are unfortunate to cross their path." Yugi made sure he remember that rule in particular as he nodded.

"And third, it might take you a while to get used to, but they will need their owner to give them special attention when it is needed." D said, putting a emphasis on special attention. Yugi blushed and nodded. "Ok then, I will follow all rules and make sure they are kept in good shape, D-chan." Yugi said as he signed his name on the contract.

D did the same and looked to Yugi. "Ok, Yugi, now the contract is sealed. If there is any trouble, come to me." D said and he nodded. "Wait here while I get them before they become restless." D left, taking the key to the cage with him. He unlocked it and Yami walked out, finding Yugi easily by his scent and pulled him close. Aqua walked out behind D and closed the door.

"Before you go, Yugi, here's some fresh blood and flesh along with some incense so they can stay calm during the night while you sleep." he said, handing him a box that had the blood and flesh and a small incense jar that held a special mixture of herbs that would soothe and let them rest through the night without worrying too much about Yugi's safety.

Yugi took the box and jar and looked over to Yami and Aqua who now looked like their demon forms. Yami was a black, hybrid like demon, scales of pure obsidian covering him and red draconian eyes peering down on Yugi. Aqua was a large dragon demon, some of his scales looking spiky and rough. There were also large spikes that ran from the top of his head and down his back to his tail. A dark blue jewel sat right above his eyes and glittered in the light.

D placed two collars around their necks and gave the leashes to Yugi. "Now, always remember those three rules, Yugi, and always come back if you need anything." Yugi nodded as he walked out. "Thank you, D-chan." Yugi said once he left out. 'Hopefully, they will protect you from the bully that has been chasing you Yugi when you friends are not around.' D thought as he went back into his shop.

Zypher: Well, that takes care of chapter 1. Please review and I hope I don't die the next day from an evil demon (aka Yami)

Yami: Hey? That's not funny!