Alright so i was just gonna do Yugi's POV, but with some thought i saw that i could make a whole new story just with Yami's POV. Yes i could have done third person, but i suck at it X3... That and i feel if it is done in third it can skip out some important information.
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I slightly closed my eyes to stop the glare of the light from eating at my eyes, as the blinding white light faded i could see a small frame silhouetted against the light. I could tell he was staring at me as i could feel his frightened gaze on me. The light grew and i had to close my eyes to protected them from damage. I heard the growl of thunder, no wonder it was so bright the puzzle and lightening it figures. A few seconds later i heard a thump and i opened my eyes as the light faded all the way, inviting in the dark that was long awaiting the request and gladly accepted filling the small space with its suffocating presence.
I gave my eyes a second to adjust before i looked around the room to see a small boy lying on the ground, probably passed out of the puzzle, i thought with a sigh i mean i know it did take a lot of energy and it did hurt a bit but enough to make someone pass out... I don't believe that. I started towards the boy, as i walked towards the boy i noticed he look like he was 10,but then who is he? Where is the Pharaoh? So then what is today? I pulled myself out of my thoughts as i stood over the boy. I stooped down to get a better look, he was so small and looked so fragile and weak, he had the frame and look of a baby. Great so i have to look over a 10 year old till he dies, something kills me, or i get trapped back in that puzzle, I growled to myself at the last part as that was the last thing i wanted, but having to babysit... I don't know which out be worse.
I reached out to touch the puzzle knowing what awaited me. As my fingers grazed the soft metal, there was a dim and warming light that kissed all my senses with a soothing feeling, that i knew he felt as well as his breathing evened out more and a smile made its way to his baby features. When the darkness invaded again i pulled my hand back now knowing the information needed about him. Now giving me a slight head ache to my annoyance. But i had to live with it as i needed to know a little about him as the puzzle wont share memory's or anything like that just simple things like some likes and dislikes his birthday, name, simple things like that.
Now knowing his name, Yugi Muuto, I took in my surroundings. The first thing i noticed was the time 6:32, surveying more behind the boy on the desk i noticed clothing so i stepped closer i get a better look. As i picked them up something didn't feel right, why do this seem familiar? With nothing else to notice in this small space i turned from the boy not moving him as i knew this would spook him beyond his limits if he woke up in a different place, i know it wasn't right to leave him but what else can i do?
I started towards the door to get a better look of my surroundings. I stopped at the door and glanced over my shoulder at the sleeping body and a peg of annoyance ate at me. But why? I stood there a moment to see why, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But that was just it he seemed to have this perfect life with nothing wrong he has everything he needs, i mean just look at him sleeping so at peace. I growled and wanted to stalk over and punch him, i mean he has everything he has ever wanted when i had to suffer through life, it wasn't fair. But then again when was fate ever fair?
Leaving the boy with a glare i entered a hall, with noting to see here i walked down the hall were i could see a little light. In this small room i noticed that it opened up into a split room. I walked in to see some strange technology i have never seen before, so it was very evident that some time had passed. I walked into what i suspected to be the kitchen, and saw a calender. I was stunned that much time had passed? But then where is Atem? I mean over 3000 years, no wonder everything here seems so Alien.
Spending a few hours just wondering around trying to figure out what somethings are, and trying to figure out why at 11:30 at night there wouldn't even be someone to look after the 10 year old, well now that i remember it he isn't 10, but 14, and soon to be 15, as well as i would have been if it hadn't of been for that cursed puzzle, I growled at the though of the puzzle yet again.
Stalking down the halls i saw a room at the end, so i decide to wonder in as i had looked at all the other rooms. I stopped and peered into the room to see him still out of it on the floor. I rolled my eyes, if he is still out he wont last a second out in the real world alone, guess that's why i am here. But then again i do wonder why it is that i am here. Continuing my walk down the hall, i was about to put my hand on the handle when something seemed off about this room. I slowly opened it, peering in i could see a small room with the blinds closed, although it still did filter in the moon light as the storm had cleared away not to long ago. Looking around seeing what i could in the moon light, as i was still waiting for him to wake up so the puzzles power can kick in, i could see most of the furniture was covered in cloth, and look as if this room hadn't been in use for a while. So what was this room used for?
I after looking around the room, of what i assumed to be someones old bedroom, i heard a noise from next door. When i opened the door i saw the small boy walking down the hall trying to look confident, but i could still see his fear from a mile away. I glared at him again, So innocent to the world he wont last, I thought before i pulled myself from my thoughts and went back to his room so i can make my presence known when he comes back.
Walking in i deiced to sit in his desk chair, because with him looking so scared he will look over everything to see if i or someone else is there. As i sat there with my eyes closed just thinking and listening to his foot steps as he shuffled across the home. I guess being put in that puzzle did have good as it did heighten my senses the closer to the puzzle i am.
I didn't have to wait as long as i though when i heard his foot steps getting closer,I sighed ready to see why it is i'm here. I opened my eyes and lifted my head off of my hand to look at the figure coming through the door still un-aware of my presence. He mumbled which might of been hard for normal people to make out what he said, but with my enhanced hearing by the puzzle it was quite easy to make out,"I guess that figure was just my imagination," the relax in his voice annoyed me, why did this boy annoy me so?
"What did you imagine, ah and your awake i was starting to think some series damage was done," i replied with a flat, but amused voice, as i saw his jump of shock and fear thanks to my advanced vision. I kept my gaze on him as my amusement started to slip at the fact that he seemed to be spacing out, I mean i love being ignored and being invisible but when this "Kid" i have to watch over is in a room with a stranger and spaces out... I have my job cut out for me, i thought with annoyance.
I stood up to walk closer to try and get his attention so i can try and get some sense into him. He looked up at him with those big amethyst eyes with fear and took a step back before i could even take one. At least he does have some smarts i thought to myself, "I'm not going to hurt you, I mean that would be like hurting myself, as your the reason I'm here, Yugi," i said with the same flat voice as i looked him over, as i couldn't get a good look at him before as he was lying down. He was relatively short for someone who is about to be 15, he had hair like mine but his was that same amethyst edge as his eyes and no hair shooting up but a little bang in the center hanging in front of his face, which did surprise me a bit as the only people who have hair like that was myself and Atem, well i guess other then the hair he was a mini me. Was that what pissed me off? was it that he looks like me but yet has faced no hardships unlike me? But then again where is Atem? Great i'm no better then him, getting lost in thought, I've only known him a few seconds and he is already rubbing of. Great.
"How do you know my name and who are you?" he said with a slightly harsh voice. Well now don't we have more guts then thought, i thought with a slight smirk and my amusement coming back into play, what can i say my emotions can change kinda easy. But that is an effect of the puzzle, i just hope it wears off. I saw a few trembles in his frame before he collapsed to his knees and coughs was shaking what seemed to be his very existence. I knew what would happen, but i decide to go up and help i mean he wont like it but i can at least try and work with him. Because as i said i'm going to be here a long time and i don't wont to spend most of it with fighting as much fun as that is.
Put my hand on his back to try and help, i was a little surprised as he did seem to relax to my touch, but why doesn't his mother and father do that for him, shouldn't he be afraid that it is me, i mean he doesn't know me. But after a few seconds it seemed that his senses came to him, as i saw those wide amethyst eyes look back into my crimson ones, causing him to go ridged under my touch and eyes widen with fear, as he let out a sound that sounded kinda like a kitten before he scrambled to get away. He continued to stare at me like a helpless kitten as i straightened up to look at him again.
I heard him clear his throat as i could see a bit of sweat on his brow and still a bit of fear i his eyes that seemed to prevent him from talking "Who are you?" he asked again.
I know i touched the puzzle, so did blacking out really stop the information from reaching his mind when he awoken? I let out a sigh "Yugi i believe you already know that one," putting my hand on my head wondering if ignorance was really bliss.
"What are you talking about i don't know yo-" as soon as he cut off i knew it had clicked in, good thing to i didn't want to explain it.
"Yami," he said as his eyes travels up to meet with mine. I shifted to at lest let him know i had heard him and he was indeed correct. "But wait why do i know this?"
" You don't remember that part? well i guess that doesn't surprise me you did black out,"i said as i turned to sit down as my legs are getting tired to my surprise, i guess the puzzle effects of not getting tired are wearing off, i hope this over emotional is to, i sat back down, closed my eyes and leaned his head back on the chair," I am from the Millennium Puzzle," i started with a slightly flat voice as the memory's of that time flooded my mind.
He tiled his head at me showing he was confused, i thought that the puzzles effects was starting waned as it felt like i was under more control of my emotions so this act of innocence wasn't as annoying, even though he did resemble a kitten like that. I let out a sigh ," The thing hanging around your neck," i said with a slightly flat voice out of habit, or more of the not talking to anyone in over 3000 years.
His next actions caught my attention, as he face palmed. I chuckled i guess ignorance is needed sometimes, a small twitch of my mouth of a smile, you my think this is nothing but as i haven't smiled in really, well never except for Atem. My small smile fell, I wonder how he is doing. I quickly tried to block out those thoughts, they are the past i shouldn't worry about it only what is now, even though it still hurt at just the mere though of it but it is true i just need to remind myself. " Like i said i'm from the Puzzle, i am here because you are the one to complete it which has allowed me to come out as i have been trapped in it for thousands of years waiting for the puzzle to be complete, so i can come to the person who has completed it to help them," I said with a dull voice as I've made my self kinda numb with trying to block out the thoughts.
"But why? i mean why would you trap yourself in it, and come out when it is complete?" my eyes had drifted to the side to look at the floor, but my eyes flashed back to him in an instance, how dare he believe i would put my self in that dammed thing, i could feel my numbness shifting aside to welcome in anger. " Why i was trapped is not your business," i said as my anger boiled more, guess the puzzle still had hold of my emotions... "And second it was set up so it would be passed from Pharaoh to Pharaoh and no one shall be able to complete it in less in a time of great need," i told calming down a bit remembering who i was talking to with his pure innocence.
Reopening my eyes as i have calmed enough for now, "Well Yugi what is the problem?"
He looked kinda frightened but why? " I-" he seemed chocked up, like he was looking for a good answer. " I-, i don't know" I was stunned here i was called from my eternal slumber to be forced to babysit and he doesn't even know why. I stood up feeling some frustration, and taking big slow steps over to his spot as he scooted away afraid. I squatted down to look him in the eyes " What do you mean?" i asked with a sharp voice. I mean yes the puzzle was screwing with me but i have my reasons as well, i mean he did call me and for no good reason.
"I-, He-, You-" he was choked up and fear.
"Spit it out," i growled trying to see what it is to see why i'm even here as it is obvious he is not a Pharaoh. With my frustration i put my hand on the wall to try and calm myself. "Go on then," i asked with a voice that could cut paper as i pulled my hand back to punch the wall.
" Some person named Atem gave it to me saying it should protect me from the trouble that would be here soon," his breathing increased and his eyes flicked everywhere, he resembled a trapped animal. I was stunned, i mean what else could i be, i found out the person i cared for the most was still alive and out there. So he must have finished the puzzle right. I fell to my butt to let it sink in for a few seconds." Atem really gave it to you so he finished it,"i said sorta to myself as if in amazement like i need to hear it to believe it," so why am i here with you, where is he tell me" i said getting slightly frantic as my mind was racing to be with my long lost friend.
He just looked at the floor with a face as if i just told him his mother had died. This was not the time for innocence, not when Atem was so close and this frustrated me, " Where is he, he finished the puzzle i should be with him where is he?!" i yelled as i shot up grabbing his shirt bring him put with me. I could see the pure surprise on his face. But at this point i wasn't thinking i was frantic as i longed for nothing more then to see him again one last time at least,"Tell me," i growled out on accident.
I calmed down as i realized what i was doing as a tear rolled down his left cheek, " He's dead, he was stabbed in the chest to save me," he said in a whisper as more and more tears fell and his frame was shaking a bit allowing me to see he was trying his hardest to not break down" He gave me the puzzle told me to take it and that it would help me, but i don't even know what from, i took the puzzle home but a piece was missing and i found i had it as i finished it." my grip loosened as his words sunk in, " He shouldn't have died it was all my fault, i should have died then not him, WHY?! it's not fair to him, if i hadn't of stopped he would still be aliv-"
The sound of skin against skin vibrated through the room as my hand went across his face to stop his fit. I was barely holding on to him at this point, i was trying to bite back a tear knowing not show weakness, my body shaking in shock, this cant be real right? I've lost so much and now i have nothing. But the thought's of him started to flood in and i quickly blocked it not allowed it to creep in and make me to lose it. The puzzle is twisting me enough so i wont give it more ammo.
Then it hit me. I wasn't the only one feeling lose, i averted my gaze to the floor and closed my eyes. How could i be so naïve? This boy before i just guessed that he had the perfect life, but here he was in my grasp crying for a person he probably doesn't even know, alone with no other relative here. I just assumed that only i can suffer such hell. I was shamed of myself, Atem taught me better then that. I judged him without even knowing him. I did the only thing i could think to say "Don't you dare talk like that," at first i was confused that this was the first thing that came to my mind to say, which was a little more surprising was the fact that my voice was so even to contradict the tornado of emotions inside, "Atem gave you his life to keep you living, i don't know why but i'm gonna be dammed if you believe i'm gonna just let you throw that away and blame this all on your self," my voice felt like it was gonna crack or was it me? i took a breath to calm my nerves. " Well Yugi looks like i will be sticking around for sometime," I took a second before i opened my eyes afraid, for once in a very long time, i was afraid. I was afraid my eyes would betray me and show what i was feeling even though i knew he wouldn't be able to see my face in the dark, but most of all i was afraid of what would be of my future, as being forced into that puzzle and spending so much time in that puzzle with the same memory torturing me over and over for 3000 years on an endless reply, had turned me in to one of the people i hate most.
As my heart had broken into a thousand pieces on the night i was forced into the puzzle. And putting every piece back together all alone in the dark. My heart slowly began to turn to ice.
I opened my eyes and looked at the floor a few more seconds to collect my thoughts, i looked back at him to see what his reply was. " Wait how do i know your not lying?" this kinda surprised me as i wasn't expecting that.
Trying to close off those thoughts and bring me back to what i used to be before that night was going to be hard, but with Yugi i believe i can do it, "Well little one if i wanted to kill you, you would have been dead a long time ago," i said with a small twitch of my lips again in a slight smile, as i lowered him gently to the ground afraid he would break if i moved to fast.
It wasn't long after i noticed he looked a little pail, and he started to shiver. He sneezed, i sighed in my mind i guess being in wet clothes does make you sick, i thought with a smirk. "You should get changed," I said moving towards the dresser.
"Why?" he asked being a kitten again, as he tilted his head to the side once more.
"Your clothes are wet, and i believe you have caught a cold," i looked over my shoulder at him with a smirk and a chuckle. Not a hollow but what seemed more of a real chuckled. I'm a step closer to being my self again, but it will still be a long road ahead of me.
~ZeЯo-X: Long i know X3 but it was needed... I know there is a bit of a cliff hanger as i have not told you as to why Yami was put in the puzzle or why it has caused him to become so dark, but that if for a different chapter... :3 By the way the reason i said left cheek was when a tear rolls down the right first it is for happiness, when it rolls down the left first it is of pain...
