Chapter 1
Wishing
Once upon a time, there lived a cute, innocent young prince named Yugi Mutou. His vain, wicked stepfather King Dartz was jealous of the young prince's innocence that made him beautiful for a boy. Fearing that one day Yugi's innocent beauty would surpass his own, Dartz dressed the young prince in rags and made him work as a slave along with the other slaves.
Every day, Dartz would consult a magic mirror in his chambers and asked the magical looking glass, "Magic Mirror on the Wall, who is the most admired of them all?" As long as the mirror answered "You are the most admired, my king.", Yugi was safe from the king's cruel jealousy.
And so, one spring day, Dartz stood in front of the mirror and did the chant as he held his arms out, "Slave in the Magic Mirror, come from the farthest space. Through the wind and darkness as I summon thee. Speak!" then the wind picked up and lightning was seen shot in his reflection.
His reflection was then replaced by flames as he spoke the last of the chant; "Let me see thy face."
When the flames died down, a mask replaced the flames and spoke, "What wouldst thou know, my king?"
"Magic Mirror on the Wall, who is the most admired of them all?" said Dartz as he took one side of his cloak with one hand and cross it over his legs.
"Famed as admired, majesty, but hold, a young lad I see. Rags can not hide his gentle grace, but alas, he is more admired than thee."
Jealousy forming in his heart, Dartz demanded as he crossed his arms, "Alas for him! Reveal his name."
"Lips calling as a rose, tricolor hair like a star, skin as light as pure light."
Realizing who fits those descriptions exactly and his fear was realized, Dartz exclaimed as he thought about the young prince; "Yugi!"
Outside in the courtyard, washing the steps, the prince Yugi had sighed when he had finished washing the last step. Picking up the bucket, he tossed the rest of the water onto the step and went over to the well with his best friends, Ryou and Jonouchi, two slave boys that grew up with the prince, following him to the well.
At the well and humming a tune he always hums while he works, Yugi placed the empty bucket beside him on the ground and began to pull the rope to pull out a bucket full of water. With the slightly heavy bucket out and after he had replaced it with the empty one, an idea hit him as he lowered the bucket into the well. Turning his attention toward his best friends, Yugi said with a playful tone, "Want to know a secret, Ryou, Jonouchi?"
Curious, they both nodded with the boy with long, beautiful white hair saying, "What is it, Yugi?"
"First, do you promise not to tell anyone, especially the king?"
Chuckling, the blonde reply with a wink, "You know we won't tell that grouchy dragon, Yug."
Returning the smile to his friends, Yugi began to sing;
We are standing
by a wishing well
Now more curious, Ryou and Jonouchi peeked over the edge of the well to look into their reflections in the water.
Make a wish into the well
That's all you have to do
And if you hear it echoing,
Your wish will soon come true
Taking a brief moment to gather his thoughts, the innocent prince lean over the edge and said into the well as he continued singing,
I'm wishing
Waiting for a moment, the three heard his words echoing in the well, making Ryou and Jonouchi jumping a bit away from the well, but Yugi stayed where he was with a big smile across his face.
For the one I love
To find me
Today
As his singing words repeat inside the well, Yugi's smile kept growing.
I'm hoping
And I'm dreaming of
The nice things
He'll say
Not too far from the wall that was between the courtyard and outside the castle, a young bronze teen heard the singing and went over to the wall. As Yugi began to vocalize into the well, the bronze teen climbed over the wall and smiled at the young boy singing. After harmonizing with the echo, Yugi went back to singing and wishing.
I'm wishing
For the one I love
To find me
Today
Then Yugi was taken by surprise when he saw another reflection appear right by his as a deeper voice sang the same word.
Today
When they made eye contact, the boy was still surprised to find a young tan teen standing right next to him with a gentle smile. He had the same appearance as the boy but some of his blonde hair went up his tricolor hair like lightning bolts and instead of pure amethyst eyes, this tall, tan teen had deep crimson eyes that one could stare into forever and that is how the boy felt at the moment. "Hello." then the teen named Atem noticed the now frightened expression on the young boy's face and his gentle smile faded and was replaced with concern. "Did I scare you?"
Then when the boy begin to run to the nearest door, his friends followed him. Reaching his hand to them, Atem followed them until they shut a door behind them. Not wanting to give up the boy so easily as he watch him pass a window to the nearest balcony, the tan teen began to sing,
Now that I found you,
Hear what I have to say
Now seeing him peeking behind the red curtain, Atem continue with a smile as the boy returned the smile and Atem reached out to him.
One song
I have but one song
One song
Only for you
Shyly hiding behind the curtain, Yugi crossed his hands over his racing heart and tried to smooth his slave clothes when he heard the teen continue singing and Yugi walked out onto the balcony with Ryou and Jonouchi joining him.
One heart tenderly beating
Ever entreating
Constant and true
One love
That has possessed me
One love
Thrilling me through
Up in a window of the castle, the two lovers were being watched by a pair of blue and golden eyes filled with jealousy. Furious, Dartz closed the curtains to summon a servant for a new order.
One song
My heart keeps singing
Of one love
Only for you
Deeply touched by his song that was his love confession, blushing, Yugi blew a kiss to the teen who gladly took it into his hand and winked up at him. With his friends already behind the curtain, Yugi smiled at the teen as he stepped behind the curtains and closed them and joined his friends with his hands to his racing heart.
In the throne room, Dartz sits upon his throne with a servant standing before the king. Gesturing with one hand, Dartz gave his order to the servant. "Take him far into the forest. Find some secluded glade where he can interact with some of the spirits."
Bowing his head once, the servant said, thinking that maybe the king is letting the young prince be away from his chores for once. "Yes, Your Majesty."
"And there, my faithful servant, you will kill him!"
Shocked to hear that Dartz wants him to kill Yugi, the servant protested, "But Your Majesty, the young Prince!"
Standing out of his throne, Dartz boomed at him. "Silence! You know the penalty if you fail, Honda."
Being reminded that if he fails the king, him, Anzu, and their newborn twins will have to pay. Not wanting his family to be punished for his disobedience, Honda let his arms drop and he said with his head down, "Yes, Your Majesty."
His face stone serious since Honda is a good friend to the young Prince, Dartz added, "To make doubly sure you do not fail considering you are friends with my stepson," then he took out a small red box. "bring back his heart in this." and gave it to Honda.
Not liking the idea of killing his young friend, Honda took the box, knowing that he must do it for his family's sake.
