Hi everyone! I was playing around with this for several weeks and thought why not just start posting it?
I'd like to welcome you to the world of An Orphan's Tale.
Summary:
Rika Magruda has been an orphan for 12 years of her life. However, she decides to search for her birth family. But she finds out she is the older sister of Yugi Muto her life gets turned upside down. And what does Seto Kaiba have to do with all of this?
Set just before Battle City
T for language right now.
Seto x OC.
The prologue just has some background information on Rika's life story up until the beginning of the story.
But here's some visuals and other basic info to help.
She is 17 almost 18: Her birthday is July 31st.
She is going into her senior of high school and the story starts the summer before.
She has black hair with purple high lights. Her eyes are a light violet.
She's about 5' 8'' tall and thinner.
I still am working on my other YGO fic so my loyal reads please don't panic!
Hope you guys enjoy!
-B
Prologue:
Yugi and Rika Muto's parents died in a car accident when they were only children. However, Solomon Muto couldn't care for both children on his own. With no other family to take her in, Solomon did the hardest thing for a grandparent. He took his granddaughter to Domino Orphanage at age six.
During her time at the orphanage, Rika usually kept to herself but found an interest in both Art and Duel Monsters. Even at such a young age of seven, she understood the game very well.
Just before her eighth birthday, a new pair of boys was brought to the orphanage. She sat in the corner as normal but was intrigued by them. They looked more sad than anyone she'd seen come to her home. One boy was taller than she was and had short light brown hair and dark blue eyes. The other boy was much younger and had long black bushy hair and grey eyes. That day she came out of her shell and made her first friends.
From that point on the brown haired boy and her were inseparable. They both shared a love of Duel Monsters. But, their friendship was so much more than that. They would sneak off on adventures in the woods behind the orphanage and play tag for hours. They often included the black haired boy too.
As years went by, their friendship grew stronger and at age 12, became something more for the two pre-teens. Rika scratched her knee one day and needed stitches from the hospital. The young boy insisted on going with her and getting her flowers. That night, Rika kissed the boy on the cheek as the orphanage owner was taking promotional photos and caught the sweet moment.
It was a precious thing, young love, untainted by the world. The boy protected her from the older children who would tease her about her black and purple hair. They were adorable to say the least.
About two months later, the Magruda family entered the orphanage to adopt a child since they could not have children of their own. They were introduced to Rika and they loved her from the start.
*Rika*
"Seto?" I asked into the darkness. I had asked him to meet me after lights out.
"Rika!" he said jumping from behind a bush and scaring me. It was late and we shouldn't be out here to begin with. We sat on the bench behind the tall Oak tree far from the sight of Mrs. A's window.
"So what's up? Why couldn't it wait until free time tomorrow?" He asked swinging his legs.
"Seto, the family that came to see us last week, they want me to go home with them. They want to adopt me" I said looking at the ground. I was happy that I was going to be adopted but I couldn't bare the idea of leaving Seto and Mokuba.
"You're going right?" I looked up at him. His dark blue eyes showed sadness but happiness was prominent.
"I didn't give them an answer yet. I like Ms. Lori, but is she my mom? I don't know"
"You've been here for 6 years you deserve a family"
"You and Mokie are my family"
"Rika you have to go. I won't let me the thing keeping you from having a real family" he said holding me tight.
"Are you sure?"
"I wouldn't be a true friend if I told you to stay" he said smiling.
"Seto I love you so much" I said hugging him and kissing his cheek.
"I love you too Rika" he said returning my embrace.
"Rika come on Mrs. Magruda is waiting for her daughter" I looked at my book bag and dueling deck. I looked at Seto who had tears in his eyes.
"Seto please don't cry. I won't be able to leave if you do"
"Promise me one thing" he mumbled.
"Anything Seto!"
"Don't forget me"
"I couldn't if I wanted to" I said hugging him.
"Here, this is for you" he held out a tiny ring.
"Seto..."
"It's just a piece of Nickel I twisted. But this way you have something to remind you" he said putting the ring in my hand. I looked down at the delicate metal and slide it onto my ring finger and noticed he wore one similar.
"Rika Now!" Mrs. A yelled from down stairs.
I looked at him one last time. Then I did something I never did before. I pulled Seto to me and kissed him. Not on the cheek or forehead, dead straight on his lips. I pulled back and both of our faces were bright red.
"Goodbye Seto. I love you and won't forget you" I said swinging my bag over my shoulder and grabbing my deck before walking down stairs.
**Six Years Later**
*Rika Magruda*
When I told my mom I was going to start to look for my birth parents, she wasn't pleased but couldn't deny my curiosity. What adopted child doesn't want to know their biological family?
I loved her so much and even though I had my rough patches when my brother died, she respected my decision and was willing to help rather than push me away. I was scared she would see it as another form of rebellion.
Luckily, my search didn't go far. I called the orphanage my parents adopted me from and the owner provided me with a name, Solomon Muto of Domino City. My journey to find out the truth was a four-hour train ride away from my home in Tokyo. I put my journal in my book bag and grabbed my wallet. I was about to shut the door when I ran to my desk and picked up my necklace.
"I can't believe I almost left this here" I said running my hand over the ring that lies on the chain.
"Rika come on, you don't want to miss your train" my mom shouted from down stairs. I did one last run through of my mental checklist before shutting my door and finally starting my journey.
The train ride was long but I just looked at my deck. Of course, my mother would not let me just go to Domino City for a random tournament but this trip serves two purposes. One, and the most important reason, finding my birth family. Two, competing in the Battle City Duel Monsters Tournament. My hands ran over my cards and strategies would pop into my head with each card as if it was duel. I can't wait to see how my skills truly measure up against real duelists, not just the idiots in Tokyo.
"Next stop, Domino City" the conductor announced. I was getting antsy. I had to check into my hotel tonight but tomorrow morning, I would be on the doorstep of Solomon Muto. What would I find there? A father? An Uncle? A Grandfather? A family friend?
I started to ask myself if I was really ready to know the truth after 12 years of being in the dark.
I stood there looking at the address in my hands over and over. 'This is it'. I took a deep breath and opened the little shop's door.
"Hello, welcome to the Kame Game shop, if you need a game, you Kame to the right place" an older gentleman stood behind the counter.
"Hi, I was looking for someone. I was hoping you could help me"
"I will try my best young lady" he said smiling.
"I'm trying to find Solomon Muto. Do you know where he might be"
"I am Solomon Muto. Why are you looking for me?" he asked completely confused.
"Because I am looking for my birth family and you were the person who dropped me off at Domino Orphanage 12 years ago"
"It couldn't be… Rika?" his eyes widened.
"Yes"
"Hold on please" He ran over the door, locked it, and then asked me to follow him.
"So you're my grandfather" I said completely beside myself after his long explanation of what happened 12 years ago.
"Yes, I'm sorry I abandoned you like that but after your parents died, I could not care for two children on my own"
"Two children?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yes, I am the guardian of your younger brother Yugi"
I have a younger brother? I just shook my head.
"It's nice to meet you but this is just a little more than I can handle right now"
"I understand. Please come back whenever you like. My door is always open for you"
I was walking out when a boy walked in. He had black hair with blonde bangs and purple highlights in the back that he had spiked up.
"You must be Yugi" I said looking at him. He has the same colored eyes and the hair is very similar.
"Yes and you are?"
"I'm Rika, your older sister" I said walking out.
Over the next few days, I treaded water cautiously. I didn't expect this at all and I can't risk getting close to these strangers just because they are my blood relatives. They left me on my own for 12 years. They don't know the hell I've been through. Why should I trust them?
I will have to return to Tokyo soon but I'm just not ready but I don't have much time left at the hotel. When I mention returning home, my grandfather made an interesting offer.
"Rika, I know you don't know us well at all but allow me to offer you the apartment over the Shop. You can stay there as long as you want that way"
"I don't want to be in the way"
"Rika don't be serious. Yugi and I have the whole house to ourselves. You can easily take the apartment to stay in for a few more days. You could even stay for the Duel Monsters Tournament coming up. I think you would enjoy it given your interest in the game"
"Are you sure you wouldn't mind?" I ask still hesitant. I don't want them to think I'm using them.
"Absolutely. I insist. It's the least I can do"
"Thank you"
I checked out of the hotel that afternoon and moved into the humble apartment that was above the game shop. It was only a single bedroom, a bathroom, a small kitchen, and a small living room which a utility closet was adjoining. It was just what I needed until after Battle City. Who would have known?
I still felt awkward around the Muto's but I could tell they mean well. I only hope this doesn't get to permanent. I do need to return home soon.
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Chapter 1 Preview!
I saw the tall man at a distance and blinked several times. It looks just like him. The light brown hair, those amazing blue eyes. It couldn't be him could it? It couldn't be Seto…