Here we go! First one shot of the collection! Heads up, the rating will be a T for now. Not sure if it'll go up later on, but for now, it's a T!

Also, the sequel will be posted in a few days, so look out for that!

Please don't mind any mistakes I might have missed!


Summary: Isis and Yami have a talk about Yugi and she shares her theory with the former Pharaoh. What does the future have in store for Yugi?

Takes place around chapters one and two!


Spell Theories


Isis is a smart woman, no doubt about that. She had spent years studying magic and she proved to be quick leaner. After meeting the Ishtar siblings, she herself became a mentor, taking notes from her past teacher. She could easily conjure up spells, potions and everything in between. When it came to magic, there was no challenge she couldn't face. However, the young Yugi Mutou was a challenge that was kicking her butt.

"Atem," she called, motioning for the former pharaoh to come speak to her in private, "I wish to speak to you."

Yami nodded, following Isis upstairs to her attic, "Yes, Isis?"

"Have you noticed Yugi's knack for magic? Yes, he's always been talented at it, but I can't help but feel like there's something more to it." Isis answered, her eyebrows furrowing in deep thought.

Yami blinked, thinking about all the times he's practiced with Yugi. He sat on an old trunk, "It's like he's hiding some deep power and doesn't even know it."

"With your magic, you call on the power of the three Egyptian Gods. With Yugi's magic, however, he calls on the power of the shadows and different elements." Isis started pacing, her mind working a mile a minute, "I've heard of this type of magic before and Yugi just screams power, but I can't place it."

Yami furrowed his brows and tilted his head, "What are you saying, Isis?"

Isis gave a sigh and stopped pacing, "Vampires who dabble in magic don't usually call on the shadows, and when they do, it's never like this. There's something hidden within Yugi and I believe that it's only a matter of time until that power is awakened."

Yami looked down, "If there is something hidden, wouldn't his past and family ties have a say in it?"

Isis nodded, going back to pacing, "Yes, but Yugi hasn't said anything about his family, has he?"

Yami shook his head, "I don't know anything about his family other than his grandfather and he's one-hundred percent human." Yami shrugged, "Yugi has never mentioned his parents to me at all. I don't know the story behind them."

Isis sighed. She stopped her pacing and took a seat next to Yami on the trunk, "Yugi's magic can be and is very powerful. He holds back but that's because he's afraid of hurting people." She shook her head, "Yugi doesn't like violence and he's just so soft spoken, but he's also holding back without even knowing."

"So, what are you going to do?" Yami asked, looking over to his former High Priestess.

"I'll come up with other theories and monitor his progress. I also wish that you do not mention our conversation to him. If something important is surrounding Yugi's magical abilities, then I wish for him to find out once we have a clear answer."

Yami nodded, "You have my word. I do not wish to hide things from Yugi, but if it has his best interests in mind, then very well."

Isis smiled at him, "You care so much for him, Atem."

Yami smiled, looking down, "I do. I just to wish to protect him so much."

Isis smirked, "You have feelings for him."

Yami blushed and his eyes widened, "I do not!" He looked away, embarrassed and wanting so much to avoid Isis's gaze, "I haven't had feelings for anyone since Razo and I intend to keep it that way."

Isis chuckled, "Stop lying to yourself, my Pharaoh. You know you have feelings for him. You wish to protect him and keep him happy."

Yami pouted, "Malik does too." He mumbled, looking so much like a child.

Isis smiled, the sight of Yami reminding her of the times when he and Mana would run around the palace together while Mahado would chase after them, pouting when he got caught. She reached a hand out, ruffling his hair, "You have matured so much since you were a kid who always hid in the vases around the palace. You've always been protective of the ones you hold dear. You wanted to protect Razo and now you want to protect Yugi." She gave a somber smile and removed her hand, folding her hands on her lap, "The need to protect Yugi feels different from the need to protect your friends. It feels like needing to protect Razo, yes?"

Yami looked down, his face contoured in a sad frown, "I wasn't able to properly protect Razo, Isis." His voice was no louder than a whisper.

"You cannot beat yourself up over that still." She stood, "Just think about my words, okay?" She gave him a warm smile before leaving.

Yami sighed, "Okay." He stood, running a hand through his hair before following Isis out and back with the others.

Yami stopped at the doorway and looked at Yugi while he laughed and happily chatted away with Malik. Yami vowed to protect Yugi that night when he found him the alleyway and yes, he supposed that need to protect him feels similar to the old need of protecting Razo. Not only that, but after what Isis said about Yugi, Yami felt the need grow. If what she was true, Yami feared that Yugi would be in danger in the future.


Next one shot will be called Tender Turning! Can you all guess who it's about?