Finding Light in the Darkness
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!
Pairing: Atemu x Yami (monarchshipping)
Warnings: AU(alternate universe) and some violence
Summary: Atemu is the typical school bully. One of his everyday targets is Yugi, who is too afraid to tell anyone about the constant beatings he receives. When Yugi's brother, Yami, finds out, he would know more about Atemu than he wanted to, discovering in the way Atemu's dark secret. Can he find the light that has been lost?
A/N: just a crazy idea I came up with… and by the way, this is my first fanfic in english, so you may find some errors, sorry for that.
Anyway, enjoy!
Chapter 1
Yugi Motou was walking nervously through the school corridors. Today was definitely not a good day. But for him, everyday seem to be a bad day.
Because of his height and peaceful personality, he was constantly bullied. And that day was no exception, he was sure of that.
He didn't have any friends, making him an easier target.
His brother, Yami, was the only one who seemed to care for him. But he was a senior, while Yugi was a sophomore, so they didn't saw each other through most of the day. And even if they did, Yugi didn't want his brother to know about the bullies. He didn't like the thought of Yami getting in trouble because of him.
He smiled. His brother was the typical 'perfect student'. Teachers loved him. His grades were excellent, and his behaviour in school was outstanding. That was one of the reasons why he hadn't told him anything about the bullies.
"Well well, what do we have here? Isn't it our little Yugi?" someone behind him said, his cold voice sending shivers through Yugi's body. He turned around, locking his amethyst eyes with crimson ones. Atemu Hikari was standing there, an evil smirk showing in his face. This was one of the bullies that constantly bothered him.
"Aren't you going to say 'hi' to your friend, shrimp?" he asked, his voice turning ten times colder.
"W-what do you want?" Yugi questioned, his voice quivering. As soon as the words fell from his mouth he found himself pinned against the wall, with Atemu holding a strong grip in his shirt.
"Now that was a very bad way of greeting old friends, my dear Yugi" A chuckle followed these words. "But if you want to do it the hard way, then it's fine with me… I want money" he said.
"I-I… I d-don't have any m-money" Yugi answered, his eyes showing how afraid he was at the moment.
"Well, too bad for you then" the taller boy whispered, before sending a punch into Yugi's stomach. The smaller one whimpered, but didn't say anything. He knew it was better to stay quiet. Sooner or later, Atemu would just go away.
And then, for Yugi's eternal gratitude, the bell rang.
Atemu smirked again.
"The bell saved you, for now" He then freed his grip on Yugi's shirt. "See you after class, shrimp" he simply added, before walking away from the boy, leaving him gasping for air.
Yugi held his stomach, it was really hurting. Now he had to admit that he was truly scared. What did Atemu had planned for him?
"I just hope that Yami has something to do after class" he thought. He really didn't want his brother to get involved in all of this. He could handle it alone… or at least he thought he could.
"Late again, Mr. Hikari… why doesn't that surprise me?" the teacher said sarcastically, looking at the boy standing at the door. "Take a sit and please try not to come late again, I'm starting to get tire of that" she said.
"Yeah whatever" murmured Atemu, taking his usual sit at the back of the class.
"Now class, can somebody tell me the importance of the Nile River for the ancient Egyptians?... anyone?" she asked. Someone raised their hand seconds later.
Atemu rolled his eyes when he saw who wanted to answer the teacher's question, Yami Motou, as always.
"Yes, Mr. Motou"
"Well,the Ancient Egyptians needed water, as all humans do, to support life. Water also was necessary for the growth of agriculture, the major economic activity of Ancient Egyptians. Along with water and fertile soil, the Nile River also provided transportation for the Egyptians and enabled them to interact with other civilizations along the Nile such as the kingdom of Kush. It also provided other everyday uses for the Egyptian economy such as bricks for building homes and temples. Finally, because of the Ancient Egyptian dependence on the Nile River, it became a centerpiece of their religious practices and their belief in the afterlife" he said, earning an annoyed look from the students and a smile from the teacher.
"That is correct Mr. Motou, I'm glad to know that at least one of my students pays attention in class" she said.
"Nerd" whispered Atemu, loud enough for Yami to hear. He turned around and looked at Atemu with what seemed to be a glare. "Oh, the nerd is angry… someone save me please!" exclaimed the taller boy. Everyone start laughing at the comment.
"Mr. Hikari, this is the last warning I'm giving you"
"Actually sensei, it is the first one. The other one was because I was late. And if my logic is not betraying me, bothering a nerd and coming late to class are two different things" he replied coldly.
"That's it! Get out of my class now… I'll see you in the principal's office" she said, obviously with anger.
"Fine, I didn't want to stay in your stupid class anyway" he said, taking his things, and getting out of the classroom, not before sending Yami a cold glare.
He walked through the corridors. Great, he was in trouble again. Actually he was surprised that they hadn't kicked him out of the school already.
He stopped suddenly, his lips curving into a smirk. There, sitting under a tree, was Yugi Motou. He appeared to be very interested in the book he was reading.
"This is priceless, the nerd's brother… alone" he thought. Yes, he had told the kid that he would see him after school… but what difference did it made anyway? Some hours, that was all. Besides, he now had to go to the principal's office because of Yugi's brother. And he was indeed angry because of this.
He walked silently towards the boy, who was too absorbed in his reading to pay attention to his surroundings.
"Hello shrimp" he said. Yugi jumped, not expecting to see anyone there. He looked at Atemu with fearful eyes. What did he want this time?
"I've decided to give you your punishment now… but of course, if you have money I can consider it again" he declared when he saw that Yugi wasn't going to say anything.
The smaller one trembled; fear conquering his senses. He didn't like the look in Atemu's eyes.
"I-I… h-have n-no mon-money" he stuttered.
"Oh what a pity… I'm sorry but you left me no option then" Atemu said, before grabbing Yugi's hair, pulling him up violently. "You're so pathetic, did you know that?" he asked, while punching Yugi again in the stomach. "Almost as pathetic as your brother… maybe even more pathetic, after all that little nerd at least knows how to glare haha" he laughed.
"D-don't mess w-with my b-brother" Yugi whispered, taking some courage. He didn't like people that talk badly about his brother. It made him feel angry.
"What is the poor kid angry with me? I'm hurt… really" he said, throwing Yugi hardly on the ground. "You know, because of your brother I have to pay a visit to the principal… do you find that fair?" he asked, before kicking the body in front of him.
"P-please… s-s-stop!" the smaller one said, trying in vain to escape.
"Is that all you can say? Stop, stop! Come on, get up and defend yourself!" Atemu exclaimed. Gods, he really hated weak people. He kicked the smaller one again, gaining a painful scream from him.
"Yes, Mr. Motou?" questioned the teacher, looking at the boy.
"May I go to the bathroom?" he asked politely.
"Of course" answered the woman. She would never say 'no' to her favorite student.
"Thanks" he said, standing from his sit and exiting the class. He walked slowly. After all he was sure the teacher wouldn't be angry if it took him some more minutes to return to the class. That was one of the good things of being an outstanding student.
"P-please no m-more" He stopped when he heard that cry. It had sounded so… familiar.
"Yugi!" his mind screamed suddenly. He ran in the direction where the cry had come from, only to stop again, his eyes widening in horror at the scene in front of him. His brother was lying on the ground, while Atemu seemed to find great pleasure in kicking the already bruised body.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" Yami exclaimed, his anger rising with every second that passed. No one, absolutely NO ONE could touch his brother and get away with it.
Atemu turned around. His smirk grew bigger when he saw Yami standing there.
"Well now who would have expected this? The big brother came to save his poor and innocent sibling" he said sarcastically.
Yami looked at him murderously. Gods, Atemu had gone way too far now. And because of this, he couldn't stop himself.
"I'm going to kill you, Hikari!" he yelled, and without warning he got near the other, punching him hard on the cheek. Atemu fell to the ground due to the impact.
He face showed confusion at first, but then that confusion change to rage. He looked at Yami. That stupid nerd was really dead…
"How dare you!" he exclaimed, getting up within a second and throwing himself against Yami, sending both of them to the ground. And there they started to fight with violence.
Yugi opened his eyes when he heard the commotion. His heart seemed to stop when he saw his brother fighting with Atemu. This was what he had feared since the beginning. Yami was very protective with him, so there was no doubt he would get in trouble just to help his little brother.
He tried to move, but his body didn't respond. So he just started calling for help.
"Please… help! Someone stop them please!!" he exclaimed.
He sigh with relieve when he saw two teachers coming out of the building to see what was happening. Both came quickly when they saw the fight.
"Stop this!" The woman yelled. Thankfully the other was the P.E. teacher, a man, so he got in between the two students.
"Get the hell out of the way!" screamed Atemu. He really wanted to kill Motou, now and there. He tried to dodge the teacher, but he was easily pinned down by him.
"Let me go! I will kill him… Motou you're so dead!" Yami just looked at him. He was surprised with himself. He couldn't believe that he had really done that. But… Atemu was hurting his little brother, he just couldn't control himself.
His eyes widened. Yugi. He search for him, but he was nowhere in sight.
"Where… where's Yugi?" he asked the woman.
"In the infirmary… don't worry about him" she said, smiling at him. Even though he had gotten into a fight… he was still the teachers' favorite student. Though that didn't meant that he would get away without the right punishment.
"Come on you two, the principal is waiting" The P.E. teacher said, standing near Atemu in case he would start fighting again. He seemed to have calmed down a little though.
Atemu looked at Yami, wiping with his hand the blood that was coming out from his lip. He hadn't expected Motou to react that way, counting on the fact that the boy was 'perfect'. But now, he was going to make him pay. He wouldn't let him get away with what he had done.
"Consider yourself a dead man, Motou" he whispered, making sure that only Yami heard him. And then, he walked toward the principal's office.
A/N: Well that's the first chapter… I hope you liked it!
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