Sapphire Gardevoir: Well. I'm not all that happy. I didn't expect hundreds of reviews at one time, but one measly review on my other story would be greatly appreciated. I don't care about 'Chase the Wyrm' since that's my sisters. But 'Congratulations' is mine. It's good though. I think it is anyway. Please read it!
And I've decided, because who knows you might miss Star Enfinity, that we would just make it a double account. That sounds a lot more fun anyway doesn't it?
Star Enfinity: Yes. Besides, I sort of missed writing here. Even though it's only been one day. Hey…why don't you care about Chase the Wyrm? I like that one! (Rambles about the injustice.)
Sapphire Gardevoir: Yeah. On with it!
Yuugi's hands seemed to move on their own accord. Each piece of the puzzle clinked into place as he stared. His mind was a steel trap, not listening to or digesting anything else around him. All he focused on was the puzzle. That was all he could focus on. Every night it called out to him. To complete it. He tried to answer that call for eight years, and since then he's never gotten this far. He couldn't stop now. Wouldn't stop now.
His violet eyes glimmered with anticipation as another piece joined the rest. Was it warmer in his hands now? Yes. The golden trinket was giving off a warm golden glow. Like a nightlight.
'Free me.' It called again.
His face twisted into a slight scowl. Did it want to be finished? Because if it did, it should stop talking for a moment!
Another piece, and another. One more. The large center piece. The eye of Horus stared back at him. Yuugi thought he saw it wink. But it was just his imagination wasn't it?
'Should I? All this time I've wanted a friend. And when I got the puzzle I thought my wish would finally come true. But magic isn't real. Is it? Maybe I shouldn't…'
'Free me!' The voice interuppted his thoughts and energy surged through his fingertips. He gasped as his hand went forward and practically slammed the eye into the puzzle. He feared for a moment that it would break, and envisioned the glittering gold pieces shattering. Falling to the floor in a heap and gasped. But no. It fit in with the rest. A small upsidedown pyramid. With a loop to hang it from a chain.
There was no light like he thought there would be but shadows. They twisted around his arms like ghostly snakes and down his legs. He felt something on his neck and reached up to feel another shadow.
'But you can't feel shadows.' He thought.
These shadows were solid but transparent. The 'snake' on his neck wrapped around him. Pain. It hurt and he couldn't breathe.
"Stop…" He gasped. "It hurts."
They didn't stop but pulled harder. A pair of crimson eyes flashed into his vision. They narrowed dangerously. He hoped they weren't glaring at him. For some reason, the thought of those eyes being angry with him hurt more then the shadows around his neck.
A flash of light and the shadows retreated. Slowly, and leaving his body feeling cold. He felt weak and fell out of the chair. The last thing he remembered was a pair of strong arms lifting him from the floor, and then darkness.
Yuugi opened his eyes groggily. When did he fall asleep? He couldn't remember. He was on the floor, a strange place to sleep, but even stranger were his surroundings. The walls were golden but covered with dirt. He was laying in a small hallway, both directions leading further into darkness. Only two doors. One looked normal and was open.
He got up and dusted his blue jeans off. Walking towards the open door he felt the same warm feeling that the puzzle previously gave off. He walked in. Toys were scattered across the floor inside. A single bed with blue cotton sheets and feather pillows. Posters of the Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl hung over the bed and he blushed; remembering the crush he had on both monsters at one time. Pictures of him and his Grandpa stood on a dresser.
He smiled. The room was almost like his own, but felt happier.
Then he remembered the other door. He walked out, albiet reluctently, and stared at the other door. This one was closed tight, and was gold like the surrounding walls. Also, there was no handle. He felt sad, as if he was just dumped by a long time girlfriend and frowned. He felt like crying, but didn't know why. As if reacting to his emotions the door swung slowly inward letting more shadow into the already shady hallway.
Yuugi almost stepped in on his own, but a wind whipped up. Strange as he was in a building. Or at least he thought he was. The wind shoved him forward into the dark room and the door slammed shut. Now he was officially scared. No. That word was to mild. He was terrified.
"About time you got here. I was beginning to tire of waiting."
Yuugi stood frozen in his place. Someone else was here. But why would they be here? Surly no one would consent to stay here, and wait for him none the less. But then again, he was here and he definitely didn't want to be. Maybe this person, whoever they were, was stuck here too.
He almost sensed the frown on the others face. Instantly a dim light sparked in the center of the room and he could actually see his own body below him. He was relieved it was still there considering all that had happened. The thought of his own decapitated head made him shiver and begin to wimper. He just wanted to go home. Back to a familiar place.
Another frown and it got warmer, making Yuugi notice that he was actually cold.
"Come closer." The voice commanded. "I want to see you."
'Yeah I bet you do. Probably so you could rape me.' Yuugi thought with scorn.
A chuckle. "Hardly. I only want to see you. Don't fear me." The words were soothing, or at least they were meant to be, but Yuugi wasn't convinced.
"Why don't you come here then?"
Hesitation.
"If that is what you wish."
A few footsteps and he appered in front of him. He was tall. At least, taller then Yuugi, but had the same hair. His skin was tan and he stared back at Yuugi looking pleased.
"Are you satisfied? I've shown myself to you. And willingly or not, you have done the same."
Yuugi had. He hadn't wanted the man to see him so he asked the other to show himself, but in doing that, the man could see him too. Damn. He smirked and for some reason Yuugi wanted to melt at his feet.
'Shoot. He's hot. Why couldn't he be ugly or something? Then at least I wouldn't have that weird tingly feeling in my stomach.'
"I see your pleased with my apperence. I must say, you are not so bad to look at yourself."
'Is he coming on to me or something?'
It was hard for him to find his voice but he managed. "Your not going to try anything are you. I don't exactly trust someone who just popped up in my life."
The man held up a hand to silence him. "Calm yourself. I will not hurt you, nor do I wish too. And I have not just 'popped up' as you say. I have been with you for years. In your puzzle. I was the one who called to you. Who pleaded for you to finish it so I could be free. I have been trapped inside it's walls for thousands of years, and you have freed me. For that, I am in your debt. I am you dark half. I am Atemu.
His deep voice halted and he made a slight bow with his head.
Yuugi felt slightly angry. Was it him who almost strangled him with those shadows? If it was…
"It wasn't me who hurt you. I was the one who saved you."
"How did you know I thought that?"
"I can read your mind little one."
Yuugi blushed at the pet name.
"I'm not that little you know."
Atemu looked over him again and raised a perfect eyebrow in amusement. "I see. So you are not."
It was a lie. Yes Yuugi was short shorter then most people, but Atemu didn't want to anger his new friend already. If they were friends at all.
Yuugi suddenly felt like fainting. Just being in the presense of this man, Atemu made him tired.
Atemu walked swiftly up to him and cupped his chin in his hands, which were also warm. Looking deeper into Yuugi's eyes he leaned forward. Yuugi, to dumbfounded to do anything stood still. Warm lips pressed onto his and he fainted.