Author's Notes: Yes, believe it or not. This is ACTUALLY the sequel to my
pride and joy- Soulmates!!!! DUNDUNDUNDUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *dances around*
Bakura: *off to the side, leaning against the doorframe* And you let her continue this, why?
Rouji: She wouldn't stop pestering me.
Bakura: *Scoffs* Hikaris.
Ryou and Cassie: HEY!!!! Yami-chan, that was mean!!
Cassie: Neways, just thought I'd let ya'll know that you can reach me at my two new e-mails (I will not be checking the old one), cassie_metallium@yahoo.com or dragonlady_kaie@bellsouth.net !!! Oh, and the title of this new series, Oukoku Kyouou, means Kingdom Hearts. *begins to laugh maniacally* And I think some of you may guess why!!! Bwuahah!!!! Oh, and here's the Warning/Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: Oh, yes, I own every single person in here, uh-huh. That's why I have to write this and post it on the internet instead of actually drawing it and putting it on the show. Oh yeah, lemme tell ya.
Warning: SLASH/YAOI/SHONEN-AI!!! I dun care what the hell you call it, male/male pairings ahead!!! If you don't like that, get the fuck outta here!! Flames will be used to roast marshmellows and hot dogs, in order to provide countless hours of amusement for me and my fans. Oh, and my muses.
Pairings: Yami/Yugi, Ryou/Bakura, Jounouchi/Seto Kaiba (WHOOHOO!! I've gotten more into that pairing lately...)
Review answers:
Dark Lady Setsuna- I'm glad!!! I'm also glad I've FINALLY got this up!!
IrishJade- Er...sorry I took so long...
Firedraygon97- YES!! Damn them!!! *is a proud member of the Put NC-17 Back On FF.Net Petition*
AngelHideki- *hugs back* You're welcome!!! Thank you for reviewing so much!! I hope this sequel satisfies you!
IrishJade- *snickers* That's only because I've posted Soulmates up before - THREE TIMES I MIGHT ADD!!! *glowers at FF.N*
KawaiiBlackMoon- Yup. It's sad. And ya know what? It's because someone read my fic and decided to report the lemon to FF.Net. Is it just me, or do any of you suspect Grr...??? Oo; Well, Resident Evil CAN be funny. Especially cause the main character was the only one who survived. That's just funny. I'd be like, oh shit I'm screwed. Ugh, The Ring. I saw death omens for two weeks after that. And, wouldn't cha know, the moment I get home, I go upstairs to go to the bathroom, come back downstairs, a chair is sitting in the middle of the hallway facing me, and not ten feet away is a mirror on the wall JUST LIKE the one in the movie. I was, like, frozen on the spot. Rouji-kun had to come and move me. Oh, God. Don't EVEN get started on the laser decapitation thing. That was the only thing in there that I REALLY, REALLY hated. And, wouldn't ya know, I go over to my friend Aisha's house, we watch RE, and then the next morning I wake up to none other than the sounds of the laser scene. I was SO ready to unleash Bakura on her. .;;
Bunnychan- *grins* Glad ya like it!!! It *is* rather funny, though, especially chapter 4. Gods, what was I ON when I wrote that?!?!
Rouji: Sugar, remember?
Cassie: Heh, oh yeah.
Bunnychan- YAY!!! FINALLY someone who guessed *the look* right!!! Wheeeee!! This chapter is dedicated to you!!!! ^_^ Eh, Bunnychan, anou, you need to actually *join* my group in order to see the Files. And I think I did send the two chappies to ya...if I didn't, please remind me. I'm such an idiot sometimes. ^^;;
Yami Tenshi- Thank you for your uplifting words!!! And don't worry, nobody gets me down!! Er, for long neways...
Yami ChaosGem- I'm glad!!! Wheee!!! I'm on your Favorites list!! WHOOHOO!!! *dances*
Gin Ryu-chan- Yup, yup, yup!! Soulmates is back up and running! OMG!! I'm SO sorry that happened to you! ACK!! That would totally suck... Yes, you did mention actually. :)
M i D i wOLF- *grins* Yup!! HAPPY!!! *still dancing* I'm proud to inform all of you that the idea for Faia to suggest bringing them back, and then Yami going NO!, was ALL my idea!!! ^__^ The idea with Yugi cracking the windows was my friend Hailey's idea, and I'm very grateful to her for giving it to me. And you know what the really funny thing is? She didn't even know it was for a slashy fic!! Whoohoo! Go slash!
Fires of Hell- Eh!? *looks back* *snorts with laughter* Oops. Er, gomen ne. Don't get me wrong, I love Gundam Wing. Especially slashy pairings like Heero/Duo, Trowa/Quatre, Heero/Quatre (DON'T ASK!! I don't why either...Oo; ). RELENA MUST DIE!!! SO MUST KOTORI FROM X!!!! I KNOW OF PEOPLE WITH STREP THROAT THAT CAN SCREAM BETTER THAN KOTORI!!!! O_O;;;
Destiny- That makes two of us. :)~ *lol*
chimera- Oh yeah. I forgot about the whole Ryou-Frodo thingy. *raotflmao* And now, Jou likes Seto!!! Wheeeeee!!
Bakura: Geez, woman, what are you ON!?!?!?
Cassie: *blinks for a moment* Nothing, actually. I have an empty stomach. *a sudden growl from said stomach rocks whole house* OO;;;;;; *major sweatdrop* Eh, heh. ^^;; Maybe I should eat?
Rouji: Yeah, I think so. Oo;;;;
dark elf- Ravioli and spaghetti rule!!! ^___^ Yay!!! I'm happy you like it!
never underestimate the power of a dark clown- Oro? Oo;; You like it, then you don't?? Cassie is confused? Oo; ORRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO??!?
Ranma Higurashi- Whee! Cool name!! O_O WOAH!! Lots and lots of capital letters!! X_x;; Yes!!! DMG must be Xell-kun's twin!!! :) Guesswhatguesswhatguesswhatguesswhat!?!?!?! I ordered the Slayers TRY Box Set for a REALLY, REALLY low price on Amazon.com!!! It's 100-something in stores, and I got it for about $41.44!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Life is wonderful, life is wonderful!!!!
Xelloss: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! *runs, screaming, into the horizon*
Filia: *chases after him* NAMAGOMI!!!!
Cassie: *snick* *snort* *lmao* They make the cutest couple.
Ranma Higurashi- (continued) You know, I never thought I'd like it, but Xelloss/Zelgadis coupling has it's appeal too. Oo; Ooo, it IS possible?! Wai!! *doesn't know why that's a good thing, but oh well* That's ok!!! I've done that too!! *avoids the guys in black coming to arrest her* AWWWWWWWWWW!!! HE PROPOSED!?!?!?!?! *glomps Xelloss* Why didn't you tell me!!?!??! *great big puppy eyes of doom* Doushite!?!? (Why!?!?) EEEEEEEEEK!!!! You have mp3s of him singing Otome no Inori, Give a Reason, and Breeze!!?! WAI!!! Send it to me!!! PLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Two liters of Mountain Dew!?!?!? O_O I want some!! Anyway, please send me those mp3s at my e- mail, cassie_metallium@yahoo.com OR dragonlady_kaie@bellsouth.net .
Yu-Gi-Oh: Oukoku Kyouou
Chapter One: Girl From the Future
"That was one helluva ride," Jounouchi stated out of nowhere. The whole gang was gathered in Ryou and Bakura's living room, sipping at their sodas half-heartedly. It was only yesterday that the whole incident at the Realm of Mochidzuki happened, and most of them had gathered just to make sure it wasn't all a dream. Ryou and Bakura had no doubts about it being real, especially because there was a distinct dull ache in Ryou's backside whenever he moved. He blushed, remembering.
"I for one am glad it happened," Ryou announced, snuggling up against his yami's chest. Bakura smiled tenderly down at him.
"Me too, koi."
Ryou blushed redder while Jounouchi and Honda roared with laughter.
"We know what they did!!" Jou declared, sniggering. Bakura shot him a murderous glare.
"Urusei, bakayaro!" (Shut up, bastard!) he snarled, but the last word was kind of affectionate. Bakura considered all of the people gathered his friends. They had all helped him out so much, especially Yami, though the old Bakura probably wouldn't have liked being in the Pharaoh's debt. But, without Yami and Yugi, Bakura would not have this angel in his lap.
Jou grinned at him. "Just stating the obvious for those of us more mentally challenged."
Bakura bristled. "Are you saying that I'm crazy?"
"Maybe."
"They're coming to take me away, hoho, haha, heehee, to the Funny Farm, where-"
"Oh, don't start," Anzu interjected, groaning. "I don't need that song running through my head all day."
They all laughed, and then a comfortable silence fell upon the group. Eventually, though, thoughts of the unknown began to creep into their minds.
"What now?" Yugi wondered aloud suddenly, voicing everyone's thoughts. "Whatever happened to Yuumei? And Doragon? And Faia? D'you think we'll see them again?"
"Well, for one," Yami answered, his deep voice ringing out in the silence, "Faia and Doragon are probably still in the Realm of Mochidzuki. Yuumei, however..."
"...is right here!!"
Everyone jumped at the sound of Yuumei's voice. A blazing light filled the room, and a figure emerged, wearing a greenish robe. Her hair, like spun gold, fell in waves over her shoulders, cascading down her back to brush against two wings. On one side, in which her skin was lighter, there was an angel wing. On the other, in which her skin and robe was darker, there was a leathery bat wing, black as the midnight sky. She was the living embodiment of the Change of Heart card.
"Holy shit!" Jou yelped, startled. "What are you doing here?!"
Yuumei glared at him, pouting. "I'm not allowed to visit my friends?"
Bakura's eyebrow twitched. "I'm thankful that you made me nicer to everyone, but it'll be a while before we forget the trouble you caused us."
Yuumei only pouted more. "You don't like me?"
"Of course we do," Anzu spoke up, glaring momentarily at Bakura. If Yuumei's darker half was coached out of hiding, there was no telling what problems could arise. Yuumei beamed at Anzu's statement, her whole face lighting up.
"Yay!!" She plopped down in mid-air, sitting Indian-style. To any that looked through the window right now, they would be extremely unnerved to see such a creature suspended in the air.
"As much as I'm sure you'd love to talk our ears off," Yami commented dryly. "There is usually more to your spur-of-the-moment visits than you'd have people knowing."
Yuumei grimaced. "I was hoping you wouldn't bring that up." She sighed. "Ah, well, I guess it can't be helped."
She swiveled around to peer down at Jounouchi. "Tell me, Jou-kun, do you have a daughter?"
Jounouchi blushed. "NO!!"
Yuumei didn't giggle like she normally would, which sparked worry in Yami. Yuumei seemed thoughtful for a moment. "Are you attracted to any males?"
Jou became angry to hide his embarrassment. "Hey, what's the deal!?! What does this have to do with your visit?!"
"Everything, Jounouchi Katsuya," Yuumei snapped, her voice deepening with age and wisdom as she narrowed her eyes at Jounouchi's tone. "Now, are you or are you not?!"
"Yes," Jou muttered, looking down so his bangs shielded his face from anyone's shocked gaze. And stare they did. Who knew Jounouchi was gay?
"Who?" Yuumei inquired sharply. Jounouchi finally looked up, fixing a murderous glare upon the Duel Monsters card spirit.
"None of your business," Jou snarled, venom dripping from his voice. In a flash, Yuumei was standing in front of him, glaring and yelling into his face.
"It is if the universe's safety depends on it!!"
Everyone in the room stood in horror and shock. Jou looked like he was waging an internal war with himself. Finally, it seemed the angry side of him lost, and Jou submitted. He muttered in Yuumei's ear. Yuumei let out a huge sigh of relief, and then she was all smiles and cheerfulness again.
"Then we have nothing to worry about!!!"
Everyone facevaulted at the sudden change. Change of heart indeed.
Yuumei gasped at some invisible watch. "Gotta go!! It's almost time for the fun to begin!"
The light blazed once more, and then the spirit of the Change of Heart card was gone. Jou voiced what everyone else wanted to say as they all sat back down.
"What the fuck," he said, "was that all about? I swear, she gets weirder and weirder every day."
Yami was looking thoughtful. "I wonder what she meant, though. What could possibly happen next?"
He paled suddenly, and looked at Bakura. "You don't think Xarinya-"
"No, it's impossible!" Bakura erupted, eyes wide. He thought for a moment. "Well, I guess it's possible...not likely, but..."
"Um, guys? We're still in the room, ya know," Anzu interrupted. Yami and Bakura looked at her for a moment, and then smiled.
"Sorry," they apologized.
"Who's Xarinya?" Jou demanded, looking from one to the other. Yami cleared his throat, pursing his lips in thought for a moment.
"Well..." he answered slowly. "I really shouldn't tell you guys."
Bakura scoffed. "Oh, please. Yugi and Ryou already know about their past lives, what's the hurt in telling everyone else about their own?"
Yami glared at him for a moment, frowning. "Very well," he answered reluctantly.
Everyone sat forward in their seats, eagerly awaiting the tale.
"Back in Egypt, as you all know, I was the Pharaoh, and Bakura was a tomb robber. But what you don't know, is what each of you were. Seto Kaiba was my trusted High Priest, Jou-kun was my right-hand man, but also my best friend, as he still is to me and Yugi, for which I am very thankful," Yami paused to grin at Jounouchi, who was smiling back. "And Honda and Anzu helped me with political decisions."
"Oh, get on with it, Pharaoh," Bakura frowned. Yami stuck his tongue out at him.
"I'm getting there. Anyway, there was a girl that I was attracted to and wanted to be my queen." Yami paused to hug Yugi tighter to him, reminding the boy that only Yugi held his heart now. "Her name was Xarinya. She looks kind of like Jounouchi, actually. Same hair color and eyes. Well...I was not the only one who wanted Xarinya for myself. Kaiba also wanted to wed her."
"And the plot thickens," Anzu muttered. Yami chuckled.
"Indeed. Kaiba and I broke out in a fight one day not long after, because I saw him and Xarinya kissing. That was the day after Xarinya and I had decided to be together."
Yugi squeezed Yami's hand sympathetically. Bakura's eyes clouded over for a second as he remembered the incident that had sparked so much trouble for him and Ryou. Ryou seemed to sense this, for he placed a tender kiss on Bakura's lips.
::That's over, love. We're together now,:: Ryou said in Bakura's mind through their link. Bakura smiled softly.
::You're right. But maybe we should reaffirm that for ourselves tonight in our room, ne?:: Bakura inquired, mischief and desire warring in his eyes. Ryou blushed, nodded slightly, and then cleared his throat, focusing on Yami as the former Pharaoh began to speak again. (Who wants the lemon? *grins*)
"Anyway, after our fight, in a rage, I exiled Kaiba and had Xarinya confined to her room. Months later, my servants informed me that she was carrying Kaiba's child. I was so angry that I failed to notice that Kaiba had come back, with an army, Malik as his general. My lands were under attack before I knew what was happening. Kaiba took Xarinya for himself and then he and Malik killed me. Right before I died, however, I overheard Kaiba saying something about becoming Pharaoh, using Duel Monsters for his armies, and having Malik as his High Priest. In a last desperate attempt to save my kingdom, I uttered the spell that sealed certain people into the Millennium Items. I was sealed in the Puzzle, obviously, Malik and Kaiba in the Rod, Pegasus -oh yeah, he was the slave master-, in the Eye, Isis -still Malik's sister, but also my High Priestess- in the Necklace, and later, when Bakura tried to rob my pyramid, he was sealed inside the Ring. I don't know about the other two items." (Aha, now you all know just who was hurting Bakura in the past- IT WAS PEGASS!!!! Er...Pegasus, I mean. Really, I did. *snicker*)
"Xarinya was sealed into one of them," a new voice intoned. Everyone jumped three feet into the air. Once more, light filled the room, but it was blue this time. Another girl emerged from within the light, only this time, the light did not leave, it merely remained and gave the girl a bluish aura. She had blonde hair like Yuumei, only more like Jounouchi's shade, but she had ice blue eyes, unlike Jou. (Can anyone guess just *who* she got her eyes from? MWUAHAH!!)
"Who are you?" Honda demanded. The girl smiled at them.
"I am Mirai K...just Mirai for now, I guess. I am here to warn you all of the future, which is where I come from."
"Woah, woah, slow down here," Jounouchi interrupted, waving his hands slightly. "What wrong with the future?"
"You are murdered. That is what's wrong, Otou-san."
Jounouchi's eyebrows disappeared into his hairline. He peered around the girl to stare at Yami. "D'you suppose *this* is what Yuumei meant?"
Mirai stared at him. "You know Yuumei already?"
Jounouchi blinked for a moment.
"Already?" Anzu wondered out loud. "What is that supposed to mean?"
"Well," Mirai replied thoughtfully. "If you all already know Yuumei, that means I don't have much time, and neither do all of you. I must already be alive in this time. I am the daughter of Jounouchi Katsuya and- "
"WOAH!! Hold up, I'm still a virgin!!" Jou erupted. He shot a glare at Honda, who was sniggering. The girl merely smiled at him.
"Not yet. In the future, you will have me for a daughter, though I'm not blood-related. You adopted me when you married my other daddy."
Jounouchi blushed. "Other...daddy...?"
"JOU!!!" Yugi suddenly burst out, running to him and leaping upon him. "You never told me you were gay!"
"I didn't know until a while ago," Jou muttered, avoiding the smaller boy's gaze. Mirai seemed distressed.
"If you already have realized that you have feelings for my other dad, then we really don't have much time!! Everyone, you must help me!"
"How can we help?" Ryou demanded immediately.
"I am not going to reveal my biological father, because my daddies need to work out their feelings for one another on their own. In my time, my fathers, and all of you, are killed by some bad people because they want to use me to open the 'Door' and ensue chaos upon the worlds. I need all of you to come here, so you can stop this from happening."
Jounouchi's eyes nearly fell out of his head. "'Door'?" he quoted. "Worlds? What the hell?"
Anzu swiped at him. "Watch your language in the presence of your future daughter!!"
Jou stuck his tongue out at her. "If we succeed, she shouldn't remember any of it. Duh."
Mirai clasped her hands together in relief. "So you'll help me?!"
Everyone looked at each other for a moment.
"We'll do it," Jounouchi replied. "Anything for my future child."
Everyone's eyebrows raised at that last remark. Jou had never seemed the type to be fatherly and protective over his child.
Mirai bowed. "Thank you so very much. We don't have much time, so I can't really explain anything. I'll just have to take you straight where you need to be."
They were all enveloped in the same blue light, and then they knew no more.
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Author's Notes: Wheeeeee!!!!! How was that? I hope I didn't disappoint some of you!! Yes, I know it's short, but I sure love it anyway!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Yami Cassie/Rouji: Oo;; And she hasn't even eaten anything yet...
Cassie: ^^;; This is what happens when you wake up earlier than normal on a Sunday and you can't go back to sleep because of a nightmare. *grumbles about stupid slashy horror movie nightmare in which she was the only survivor on this bus, and everyone else got limbs and heads chopped off*
Rouji: *comforts aibou with a hug*
Cassie: Read & Review, minna!! Na no da! :) (Terry will get that, along with fans of Ryuichi Sakuma from Gravitation)
Oh, and by the way, this chapter WAS rewritten, because a certain reviewer let me know just how horrible and rushed the original chapter was. X_X;;; I'm such a baka when I get hyper.
Bakura: *off to the side, leaning against the doorframe* And you let her continue this, why?
Rouji: She wouldn't stop pestering me.
Bakura: *Scoffs* Hikaris.
Ryou and Cassie: HEY!!!! Yami-chan, that was mean!!
Cassie: Neways, just thought I'd let ya'll know that you can reach me at my two new e-mails (I will not be checking the old one), cassie_metallium@yahoo.com or dragonlady_kaie@bellsouth.net !!! Oh, and the title of this new series, Oukoku Kyouou, means Kingdom Hearts. *begins to laugh maniacally* And I think some of you may guess why!!! Bwuahah!!!! Oh, and here's the Warning/Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: Oh, yes, I own every single person in here, uh-huh. That's why I have to write this and post it on the internet instead of actually drawing it and putting it on the show. Oh yeah, lemme tell ya.
Warning: SLASH/YAOI/SHONEN-AI!!! I dun care what the hell you call it, male/male pairings ahead!!! If you don't like that, get the fuck outta here!! Flames will be used to roast marshmellows and hot dogs, in order to provide countless hours of amusement for me and my fans. Oh, and my muses.
Pairings: Yami/Yugi, Ryou/Bakura, Jounouchi/Seto Kaiba (WHOOHOO!! I've gotten more into that pairing lately...)
Review answers:
Dark Lady Setsuna- I'm glad!!! I'm also glad I've FINALLY got this up!!
IrishJade- Er...sorry I took so long...
Firedraygon97- YES!! Damn them!!! *is a proud member of the Put NC-17 Back On FF.Net Petition*
AngelHideki- *hugs back* You're welcome!!! Thank you for reviewing so much!! I hope this sequel satisfies you!
IrishJade- *snickers* That's only because I've posted Soulmates up before - THREE TIMES I MIGHT ADD!!! *glowers at FF.N*
KawaiiBlackMoon- Yup. It's sad. And ya know what? It's because someone read my fic and decided to report the lemon to FF.Net. Is it just me, or do any of you suspect Grr...??? Oo; Well, Resident Evil CAN be funny. Especially cause the main character was the only one who survived. That's just funny. I'd be like, oh shit I'm screwed. Ugh, The Ring. I saw death omens for two weeks after that. And, wouldn't cha know, the moment I get home, I go upstairs to go to the bathroom, come back downstairs, a chair is sitting in the middle of the hallway facing me, and not ten feet away is a mirror on the wall JUST LIKE the one in the movie. I was, like, frozen on the spot. Rouji-kun had to come and move me. Oh, God. Don't EVEN get started on the laser decapitation thing. That was the only thing in there that I REALLY, REALLY hated. And, wouldn't ya know, I go over to my friend Aisha's house, we watch RE, and then the next morning I wake up to none other than the sounds of the laser scene. I was SO ready to unleash Bakura on her. .;;
Bunnychan- *grins* Glad ya like it!!! It *is* rather funny, though, especially chapter 4. Gods, what was I ON when I wrote that?!?!
Rouji: Sugar, remember?
Cassie: Heh, oh yeah.
Bunnychan- YAY!!! FINALLY someone who guessed *the look* right!!! Wheeeee!! This chapter is dedicated to you!!!! ^_^ Eh, Bunnychan, anou, you need to actually *join* my group in order to see the Files. And I think I did send the two chappies to ya...if I didn't, please remind me. I'm such an idiot sometimes. ^^;;
Yami Tenshi- Thank you for your uplifting words!!! And don't worry, nobody gets me down!! Er, for long neways...
Yami ChaosGem- I'm glad!!! Wheee!!! I'm on your Favorites list!! WHOOHOO!!! *dances*
Gin Ryu-chan- Yup, yup, yup!! Soulmates is back up and running! OMG!! I'm SO sorry that happened to you! ACK!! That would totally suck... Yes, you did mention actually. :)
M i D i wOLF- *grins* Yup!! HAPPY!!! *still dancing* I'm proud to inform all of you that the idea for Faia to suggest bringing them back, and then Yami going NO!, was ALL my idea!!! ^__^ The idea with Yugi cracking the windows was my friend Hailey's idea, and I'm very grateful to her for giving it to me. And you know what the really funny thing is? She didn't even know it was for a slashy fic!! Whoohoo! Go slash!
Fires of Hell- Eh!? *looks back* *snorts with laughter* Oops. Er, gomen ne. Don't get me wrong, I love Gundam Wing. Especially slashy pairings like Heero/Duo, Trowa/Quatre, Heero/Quatre (DON'T ASK!! I don't why either...Oo; ). RELENA MUST DIE!!! SO MUST KOTORI FROM X!!!! I KNOW OF PEOPLE WITH STREP THROAT THAT CAN SCREAM BETTER THAN KOTORI!!!! O_O;;;
Destiny- That makes two of us. :)~ *lol*
chimera- Oh yeah. I forgot about the whole Ryou-Frodo thingy. *raotflmao* And now, Jou likes Seto!!! Wheeeeee!!
Bakura: Geez, woman, what are you ON!?!?!?
Cassie: *blinks for a moment* Nothing, actually. I have an empty stomach. *a sudden growl from said stomach rocks whole house* OO;;;;;; *major sweatdrop* Eh, heh. ^^;; Maybe I should eat?
Rouji: Yeah, I think so. Oo;;;;
dark elf- Ravioli and spaghetti rule!!! ^___^ Yay!!! I'm happy you like it!
never underestimate the power of a dark clown- Oro? Oo;; You like it, then you don't?? Cassie is confused? Oo; ORRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO??!?
Ranma Higurashi- Whee! Cool name!! O_O WOAH!! Lots and lots of capital letters!! X_x;; Yes!!! DMG must be Xell-kun's twin!!! :) Guesswhatguesswhatguesswhatguesswhat!?!?!?! I ordered the Slayers TRY Box Set for a REALLY, REALLY low price on Amazon.com!!! It's 100-something in stores, and I got it for about $41.44!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Life is wonderful, life is wonderful!!!!
Xelloss: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! *runs, screaming, into the horizon*
Filia: *chases after him* NAMAGOMI!!!!
Cassie: *snick* *snort* *lmao* They make the cutest couple.
Ranma Higurashi- (continued) You know, I never thought I'd like it, but Xelloss/Zelgadis coupling has it's appeal too. Oo; Ooo, it IS possible?! Wai!! *doesn't know why that's a good thing, but oh well* That's ok!!! I've done that too!! *avoids the guys in black coming to arrest her* AWWWWWWWWWW!!! HE PROPOSED!?!?!?!?! *glomps Xelloss* Why didn't you tell me!!?!??! *great big puppy eyes of doom* Doushite!?!? (Why!?!?) EEEEEEEEEK!!!! You have mp3s of him singing Otome no Inori, Give a Reason, and Breeze!!?! WAI!!! Send it to me!!! PLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Two liters of Mountain Dew!?!?!? O_O I want some!! Anyway, please send me those mp3s at my e- mail, cassie_metallium@yahoo.com OR dragonlady_kaie@bellsouth.net .
Yu-Gi-Oh: Oukoku Kyouou
Chapter One: Girl From the Future
"That was one helluva ride," Jounouchi stated out of nowhere. The whole gang was gathered in Ryou and Bakura's living room, sipping at their sodas half-heartedly. It was only yesterday that the whole incident at the Realm of Mochidzuki happened, and most of them had gathered just to make sure it wasn't all a dream. Ryou and Bakura had no doubts about it being real, especially because there was a distinct dull ache in Ryou's backside whenever he moved. He blushed, remembering.
"I for one am glad it happened," Ryou announced, snuggling up against his yami's chest. Bakura smiled tenderly down at him.
"Me too, koi."
Ryou blushed redder while Jounouchi and Honda roared with laughter.
"We know what they did!!" Jou declared, sniggering. Bakura shot him a murderous glare.
"Urusei, bakayaro!" (Shut up, bastard!) he snarled, but the last word was kind of affectionate. Bakura considered all of the people gathered his friends. They had all helped him out so much, especially Yami, though the old Bakura probably wouldn't have liked being in the Pharaoh's debt. But, without Yami and Yugi, Bakura would not have this angel in his lap.
Jou grinned at him. "Just stating the obvious for those of us more mentally challenged."
Bakura bristled. "Are you saying that I'm crazy?"
"Maybe."
"They're coming to take me away, hoho, haha, heehee, to the Funny Farm, where-"
"Oh, don't start," Anzu interjected, groaning. "I don't need that song running through my head all day."
They all laughed, and then a comfortable silence fell upon the group. Eventually, though, thoughts of the unknown began to creep into their minds.
"What now?" Yugi wondered aloud suddenly, voicing everyone's thoughts. "Whatever happened to Yuumei? And Doragon? And Faia? D'you think we'll see them again?"
"Well, for one," Yami answered, his deep voice ringing out in the silence, "Faia and Doragon are probably still in the Realm of Mochidzuki. Yuumei, however..."
"...is right here!!"
Everyone jumped at the sound of Yuumei's voice. A blazing light filled the room, and a figure emerged, wearing a greenish robe. Her hair, like spun gold, fell in waves over her shoulders, cascading down her back to brush against two wings. On one side, in which her skin was lighter, there was an angel wing. On the other, in which her skin and robe was darker, there was a leathery bat wing, black as the midnight sky. She was the living embodiment of the Change of Heart card.
"Holy shit!" Jou yelped, startled. "What are you doing here?!"
Yuumei glared at him, pouting. "I'm not allowed to visit my friends?"
Bakura's eyebrow twitched. "I'm thankful that you made me nicer to everyone, but it'll be a while before we forget the trouble you caused us."
Yuumei only pouted more. "You don't like me?"
"Of course we do," Anzu spoke up, glaring momentarily at Bakura. If Yuumei's darker half was coached out of hiding, there was no telling what problems could arise. Yuumei beamed at Anzu's statement, her whole face lighting up.
"Yay!!" She plopped down in mid-air, sitting Indian-style. To any that looked through the window right now, they would be extremely unnerved to see such a creature suspended in the air.
"As much as I'm sure you'd love to talk our ears off," Yami commented dryly. "There is usually more to your spur-of-the-moment visits than you'd have people knowing."
Yuumei grimaced. "I was hoping you wouldn't bring that up." She sighed. "Ah, well, I guess it can't be helped."
She swiveled around to peer down at Jounouchi. "Tell me, Jou-kun, do you have a daughter?"
Jounouchi blushed. "NO!!"
Yuumei didn't giggle like she normally would, which sparked worry in Yami. Yuumei seemed thoughtful for a moment. "Are you attracted to any males?"
Jou became angry to hide his embarrassment. "Hey, what's the deal!?! What does this have to do with your visit?!"
"Everything, Jounouchi Katsuya," Yuumei snapped, her voice deepening with age and wisdom as she narrowed her eyes at Jounouchi's tone. "Now, are you or are you not?!"
"Yes," Jou muttered, looking down so his bangs shielded his face from anyone's shocked gaze. And stare they did. Who knew Jounouchi was gay?
"Who?" Yuumei inquired sharply. Jounouchi finally looked up, fixing a murderous glare upon the Duel Monsters card spirit.
"None of your business," Jou snarled, venom dripping from his voice. In a flash, Yuumei was standing in front of him, glaring and yelling into his face.
"It is if the universe's safety depends on it!!"
Everyone in the room stood in horror and shock. Jou looked like he was waging an internal war with himself. Finally, it seemed the angry side of him lost, and Jou submitted. He muttered in Yuumei's ear. Yuumei let out a huge sigh of relief, and then she was all smiles and cheerfulness again.
"Then we have nothing to worry about!!!"
Everyone facevaulted at the sudden change. Change of heart indeed.
Yuumei gasped at some invisible watch. "Gotta go!! It's almost time for the fun to begin!"
The light blazed once more, and then the spirit of the Change of Heart card was gone. Jou voiced what everyone else wanted to say as they all sat back down.
"What the fuck," he said, "was that all about? I swear, she gets weirder and weirder every day."
Yami was looking thoughtful. "I wonder what she meant, though. What could possibly happen next?"
He paled suddenly, and looked at Bakura. "You don't think Xarinya-"
"No, it's impossible!" Bakura erupted, eyes wide. He thought for a moment. "Well, I guess it's possible...not likely, but..."
"Um, guys? We're still in the room, ya know," Anzu interrupted. Yami and Bakura looked at her for a moment, and then smiled.
"Sorry," they apologized.
"Who's Xarinya?" Jou demanded, looking from one to the other. Yami cleared his throat, pursing his lips in thought for a moment.
"Well..." he answered slowly. "I really shouldn't tell you guys."
Bakura scoffed. "Oh, please. Yugi and Ryou already know about their past lives, what's the hurt in telling everyone else about their own?"
Yami glared at him for a moment, frowning. "Very well," he answered reluctantly.
Everyone sat forward in their seats, eagerly awaiting the tale.
"Back in Egypt, as you all know, I was the Pharaoh, and Bakura was a tomb robber. But what you don't know, is what each of you were. Seto Kaiba was my trusted High Priest, Jou-kun was my right-hand man, but also my best friend, as he still is to me and Yugi, for which I am very thankful," Yami paused to grin at Jounouchi, who was smiling back. "And Honda and Anzu helped me with political decisions."
"Oh, get on with it, Pharaoh," Bakura frowned. Yami stuck his tongue out at him.
"I'm getting there. Anyway, there was a girl that I was attracted to and wanted to be my queen." Yami paused to hug Yugi tighter to him, reminding the boy that only Yugi held his heart now. "Her name was Xarinya. She looks kind of like Jounouchi, actually. Same hair color and eyes. Well...I was not the only one who wanted Xarinya for myself. Kaiba also wanted to wed her."
"And the plot thickens," Anzu muttered. Yami chuckled.
"Indeed. Kaiba and I broke out in a fight one day not long after, because I saw him and Xarinya kissing. That was the day after Xarinya and I had decided to be together."
Yugi squeezed Yami's hand sympathetically. Bakura's eyes clouded over for a second as he remembered the incident that had sparked so much trouble for him and Ryou. Ryou seemed to sense this, for he placed a tender kiss on Bakura's lips.
::That's over, love. We're together now,:: Ryou said in Bakura's mind through their link. Bakura smiled softly.
::You're right. But maybe we should reaffirm that for ourselves tonight in our room, ne?:: Bakura inquired, mischief and desire warring in his eyes. Ryou blushed, nodded slightly, and then cleared his throat, focusing on Yami as the former Pharaoh began to speak again. (Who wants the lemon? *grins*)
"Anyway, after our fight, in a rage, I exiled Kaiba and had Xarinya confined to her room. Months later, my servants informed me that she was carrying Kaiba's child. I was so angry that I failed to notice that Kaiba had come back, with an army, Malik as his general. My lands were under attack before I knew what was happening. Kaiba took Xarinya for himself and then he and Malik killed me. Right before I died, however, I overheard Kaiba saying something about becoming Pharaoh, using Duel Monsters for his armies, and having Malik as his High Priest. In a last desperate attempt to save my kingdom, I uttered the spell that sealed certain people into the Millennium Items. I was sealed in the Puzzle, obviously, Malik and Kaiba in the Rod, Pegasus -oh yeah, he was the slave master-, in the Eye, Isis -still Malik's sister, but also my High Priestess- in the Necklace, and later, when Bakura tried to rob my pyramid, he was sealed inside the Ring. I don't know about the other two items." (Aha, now you all know just who was hurting Bakura in the past- IT WAS PEGASS!!!! Er...Pegasus, I mean. Really, I did. *snicker*)
"Xarinya was sealed into one of them," a new voice intoned. Everyone jumped three feet into the air. Once more, light filled the room, but it was blue this time. Another girl emerged from within the light, only this time, the light did not leave, it merely remained and gave the girl a bluish aura. She had blonde hair like Yuumei, only more like Jounouchi's shade, but she had ice blue eyes, unlike Jou. (Can anyone guess just *who* she got her eyes from? MWUAHAH!!)
"Who are you?" Honda demanded. The girl smiled at them.
"I am Mirai K...just Mirai for now, I guess. I am here to warn you all of the future, which is where I come from."
"Woah, woah, slow down here," Jounouchi interrupted, waving his hands slightly. "What wrong with the future?"
"You are murdered. That is what's wrong, Otou-san."
Jounouchi's eyebrows disappeared into his hairline. He peered around the girl to stare at Yami. "D'you suppose *this* is what Yuumei meant?"
Mirai stared at him. "You know Yuumei already?"
Jounouchi blinked for a moment.
"Already?" Anzu wondered out loud. "What is that supposed to mean?"
"Well," Mirai replied thoughtfully. "If you all already know Yuumei, that means I don't have much time, and neither do all of you. I must already be alive in this time. I am the daughter of Jounouchi Katsuya and- "
"WOAH!! Hold up, I'm still a virgin!!" Jou erupted. He shot a glare at Honda, who was sniggering. The girl merely smiled at him.
"Not yet. In the future, you will have me for a daughter, though I'm not blood-related. You adopted me when you married my other daddy."
Jounouchi blushed. "Other...daddy...?"
"JOU!!!" Yugi suddenly burst out, running to him and leaping upon him. "You never told me you were gay!"
"I didn't know until a while ago," Jou muttered, avoiding the smaller boy's gaze. Mirai seemed distressed.
"If you already have realized that you have feelings for my other dad, then we really don't have much time!! Everyone, you must help me!"
"How can we help?" Ryou demanded immediately.
"I am not going to reveal my biological father, because my daddies need to work out their feelings for one another on their own. In my time, my fathers, and all of you, are killed by some bad people because they want to use me to open the 'Door' and ensue chaos upon the worlds. I need all of you to come here, so you can stop this from happening."
Jounouchi's eyes nearly fell out of his head. "'Door'?" he quoted. "Worlds? What the hell?"
Anzu swiped at him. "Watch your language in the presence of your future daughter!!"
Jou stuck his tongue out at her. "If we succeed, she shouldn't remember any of it. Duh."
Mirai clasped her hands together in relief. "So you'll help me?!"
Everyone looked at each other for a moment.
"We'll do it," Jounouchi replied. "Anything for my future child."
Everyone's eyebrows raised at that last remark. Jou had never seemed the type to be fatherly and protective over his child.
Mirai bowed. "Thank you so very much. We don't have much time, so I can't really explain anything. I'll just have to take you straight where you need to be."
They were all enveloped in the same blue light, and then they knew no more.
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Author's Notes: Wheeeeee!!!!! How was that? I hope I didn't disappoint some of you!! Yes, I know it's short, but I sure love it anyway!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Yami Cassie/Rouji: Oo;; And she hasn't even eaten anything yet...
Cassie: ^^;; This is what happens when you wake up earlier than normal on a Sunday and you can't go back to sleep because of a nightmare. *grumbles about stupid slashy horror movie nightmare in which she was the only survivor on this bus, and everyone else got limbs and heads chopped off*
Rouji: *comforts aibou with a hug*
Cassie: Read & Review, minna!! Na no da! :) (Terry will get that, along with fans of Ryuichi Sakuma from Gravitation)
Oh, and by the way, this chapter WAS rewritten, because a certain reviewer let me know just how horrible and rushed the original chapter was. X_X;;; I'm such a baka when I get hyper.