The Edge of Glory

Chapter 1: Through the portal

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It had been a long day for Katsuya Jounochi. It was raining while he was walking home from work, after being yelled at and fired by his boss for something stupid. Just as he was about to take a step he felt himself fall into a puddle he hadn't seen. It felt like he was being pulled by quicksand, but just as he was about to yell he swallowed a mouthful of water. After about a minute of, what felt like, drowning, Katsuya's head popped out the water of a big pond, somewhere he had never seen before. To him it looked like ancient Egypt because of all the pyramids and an Anubis statue in the center of, what looked like, an oasis. However; he didn't have much time to look around, because somebody was yelling at him and guards were heading his way. He got out the pond completely dry, which confused him, and began running in the opposite direction. He didn't get very far when he saw more guards heading his way from the direction he was just running. He was suddenly pulled behind a wall and a warm body was pressed against him. When he'd looked up at the person who saved him his mouth dropped.

"Kaiba?" he questioned.

The person who looked like Kaiba ignored the question and said something in a language, ancient Egyptian, that Katsuya couldn't understand. Seeing the confused look on the young males face, he understood and immediately placed his lips on Katsuya's. Katsuya's eyes widened and he began to feel his breath leaving him. After about a minute the Kaiba look-a-like stopped kissing him and asked in a worried voice,

" Are you okay?"

When Katsuya didn't answer because of shock; he asked again.

"Are you okay?" Katsuya nodded.

"Who are you?" Katsuya asked at last, lost in the stranger's eyes; noticing that, while he looked like Kaiba, this wasn't Kaiba. A minute later,however, someone else answered his question.

"High Priest Seth..." It was one of the guards who was chasing him earlier.

"Yes, what is it can't you see I'm busy?" Seth asked.

"Ah...nothing...s-sorry to have disturbed you." The guard stumbled the took off.

"So your name is Seth, right? Where an I and how did I get here? And why can I understand you now?" Katsuya questioned in a rush.

"Yes, my name is Seth; you are in Egypt, in the palace garden to be exact; you can understand me because I am a High Priest, and as such have powers. As to how you got here I have no idea, but I will find out." Seth answered each question in turn.

Katsuya looked at him in shock for a moment before answering.

"Okay I think I understand now; I'm dreaming!" Katsuya said smiling. He pinched himself, and at the feel of a sharp sting, he knew he wasn't dreaming; this was real.

"Okay not a dream," Katsuya said trying to get up," Could you please get off?" he added.

"Sure" Seth said simply getting off Katsuya only to pick him up bridal style.

"So what's your name?" Seth asked as he began walking toward what looked like a castle.

"Katsuya Jounochi," he said," Where are you taking me?" he added.

"Katsuya? Cute name, I am taking you to the castle. You'll need somewhere to stay." Seth answered.

"Yes, but why are you helping me?" Katsuya asked looking up at Seth's face. He had to admit that Seth was handsome, with his fair skin, chocolate brown hair, and deep sea blue eyes. He wore a pure Egyptian cotton robe. Around his neck he wore a cartouche of Anubis and in his hand a rod that looked like a hammer with the senee eye in the center.

"I'm helping you because you need help, and as High Priest, I can give you the help you need." Seth said simply looking down at the boy in his arms.

"What will you do with me?" Katsuya asked looking scared.

"Don't worry I won't hurt you." Seth reassured him as they reached the front doors of the palace. Opening the door Katsuya couldn't help but admire the inside. I had high marble pillars, gold drapery hanging over the windows, lush furniture, and in the center a marble grand staircase.

Seth carried Katsuya up the staircase stopping at the first door on the left.

"This will be your room, there should be clothes already in there for you." Seth said opening the door, reveling a lavish, spacious room. It looked every bit as rich in decor as the entrance only it was smaller and had a futon covered in what looked like feathered pillows.

"Now if you'll excuse me, I have to speak with Pharaoh Atem." Seth said setting Katsuya down and headed out the door.

"Yami?" Katsuya asked just as Seth was closing the door.

"How did you know the Pharaoh's last name?" Seth questioned now looking suspicious.

Katsuya looking panicked because of the change in Seth's voice, answered quickly, " My best friend's boyfriend's name is Yami Atem."

"Interesting," Seth said thoughtfully," come with me." he added.

Seth and Katsuya began walking through maze like corridors until they came across huge,oak doors. Seth opened the door and walked in; Katsuya following behind him.

"Pharaoh Atem, I've brought a quest to meet you; this is Katsuya." Seth said moving aside so that Atem could see the youth behind him. Katsuya looked up at the pharaoh. He was petite in size, but had an aura of power and wisdom. He was wearing something similar to Seth only his clothes looked more expensive. He had an upside down pyramid with the senen eye around his neck. He had gold bracelets on his wrist and upper arms, and several earrings on both of his ears. Katsuya noticed that he looked exactly like Yami, with his round face and spiky tri-colored hair. Sitting on the throne next to the Pharaoh was a smaller version of the Pharaoh himself.

"Yugi?" Katsuya questioned. The male looked at his with a look of surprise.

"My love, do you know this man?" The Pharaoh spoke, and Katsuya could hear the power and authority in his voice.

"No my King, I have never seen him before in my life." Yugi said looking over at Atem.

"Young man, how is it that you knew my Queen's name?" Atem asked looking directly at Katsuya. Katsuya was about to answer when Seth spoke up.

"My Pharaoh, he knew you name also."

Atem, even more curious, turned back to Katsuya waiting for an answer.

"Pharaoh," Katsuya started deciding that it wouldn't be wise to anger Atem by using his name, " My best friend and his boyfriend have the same looks and names you do." he finished.

"Really now, that's interesting," Atem said looking thoughtful,"You can call me Atem." he added

"Okay." Katsuya said looking slightly shocked.

"Now, how is it you came to be here?" Atem asked.

"I don't know Atem, I was walking home from work and stepped into a puddle. Then I came here after the puddle dragged me down." Katsuya explained.

"I see," Atem said, " We'll have to find out who or what brought you here, but in the mean time you could stay in the castle." Atem added.

"Thank you." Katsuya said turning to head out the door then stopped, suddenly not knowing where to go.

"I'll take him to his room!" Yugi volunteered getting off his throne.

"He is in the room across from mine." Seth said telling Yugi where to go. Yugi nodded his head and headed toward the door dragging Katsuya behind him.

"Seth why did you bring him here?" Atem asked after the door had closed.

"He came out of the pond in the courtyard." Seth explained calmly.

"I see, he came out of the forbidden pond? That means she's back." Atem said thoughtfully.

"Yes cousin, she is back, but what would she want or need with a stranger from another world?" Seth questioned.

"That is what we must find out."

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