Memories of the Past

Disclaimer: Do you have to put up one of these things every chapter? Anyways, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Note: This is the sequel that some people asked for (Thanks all you reviewers!) which basically explains what happened between Yami and Kaju, and where the latter came from. THIS is the Yaoi story, definitely, with Yami/Yugi, but it won't be graphic. Lots of OOC, so watch out! Yami will be known as Yugioh when he's a pharaoh, and Yugi will be know as Soeil (BIG spoiler already!) just so there isn't too much confusion. Now on to the story!

Yugioh looked down at the man in disgust. This lowly worm dared to speak against him!? Absolutely outrageous! He was pharaoh, so what he said goes, no questions. Yet somehow, this man didn't get it!

"Srahm!" Yugioh bellowed at the man kneeling below him. He rose from his golden throne and slowly walked down the marble steps. Soon he was standing right in front of the rebel.

"I said that one child from each family must be brought to me so that I-" Yugioh cut himself off. He didn't need to tell this peasant about his royal life; he was to high for that, so he did the next best thing, he glared.

"My laws must be followed, whether you like them or not. I will have your little boy, or you will suffer the consequences. That's my final word!" He turned and huffed back up the stairs. When he reached the top, he turned and sat down heavily. He then proceeded to pout.

Srahm looked heartbroken, but Yugioh didn't care. He wanted all the children because… well, as much as he hated to admit it, he was lonely. Ever since his father died of that strange sickness, he had been forced to rule Egypt as its king. His mother had died giving birth to him, so he was all alone. He had the servants, and even his own shadow monsters, but he really wanted someone his own age.

Ikira had been his best friend for a while. She was a shadow demon he had created on his tenth birthday after being crowned. Because he had created her, Ikira was fiercely loyal to him, and always tried her best to ensure his safety. She had been with him for the past three years, and had been like a mother, but she knew he needed a friend the same age as him.

Ikira had originally suggested that he go out disguised as a commoner and try to sneak out with her help, but the High Priest heard somehow and quashed the idea. Yugioh had never liked the High Priest for some reason. Maybe it was his cold eyes, or his cruel smile, but the young royal never trusted him. However, somehow, Yugioh had been convinced by him to make that stupid law. Yes, Kaju was the reason all the children would become his slaves.

"You see, fool?" Kaju shouted, stepping forward, "King Yugioh has spoken! You must obey…unless, with King Yugioh's permission, you might be useful as the next sacrifice to our great God, Ra. We are running low on volunteers," Kaju looked at the young king coldly. Yugioh shivered slightly. He didn't want to decree it but-

Yugioh jumped when he felt a hand on his arm. He looked over at the culprit and immediately calmed when he saw Ikira looking up at him. She was mouthing 'No' to him, and Yugioh assumed she meant about the sacrifice. She needn't have worried; he trusted her judgement far more than Kaju's. He smiled at her, then stood.

"No, this man will not be used as sacrifice," he stated quite clearly. He grinned inwardly when he saw both Ikira and Srahm relax visibly. Then he had a great idea that would not only get Kaju off his back, but also make Ikira happy, and deal with his problem. Turned out that all that training Ikira was putting him through so he could become the Game King was really paying off. He was already unbeatable, but also becoming much more wise.

"But!" Yugioh started again, and everyone tensed again, "that doesn't mean you won't go unpunished. Now, instead of all the families of Egypt giving me one child, you will be the only one to do so," Srahm was absolutely horrified. He was going to loose his only son?

"Don't worry," Yugioh finished, "Your boy will receive the best of care and you will be able to visit him regularly." All was silent for three seconds, and then Yugioh was almost knocked down the stairs by Ikira tackling him from behind.

"YES! You handled that perfectly!" Ikira whispered in his ear. He could practically hear her grin, "I'm so proud of you!" She quickly let go so the poor boy wouldn't choke, and returned to her place beside the throne. Yugioh grinned at her then turned to Kaju. The High Priest looked shocked.

"Sorry, Kaju," Yugioh sneered, then stuck out his tongue at the old man. Then he skipped down the stairs to Srahm. The peasant man was looking at him with tears of joy in his eyes. 'Thank You' he mouthed. Yugioh smiled kindly.

"I think you best head home to tell your young boy the good news. I can't wait to meet him," Srahm nodded happily, jumped up and bowed. He then turned and ran off home to tell his family what was happening.

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This is all I've got so far for the sequel. I'm suffering from writer's block, so I might not get much more for a while. Please tell me if you like it or not, or if I should continue it. Just review please.