Summary-
A car accident took the life of an innocent child. Her physical form perished, but her spirit lived on because she was still needed. She has her wings, but it isn't what she expected.

Author's Note:
Kinda has this idea while watching a show. It's a bit eccentric, but hey, so am I. Reviews would be nice, but I get what I get. Thanks for taking a look, and I hope you enjoy. :) Oh, footnotes about certain things are on the bottom, and I use the subbed names though in American style. Those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about I say Ryou Bakura instead of Bakura Ryou.

Disclaimer:
I don't own Yugioh, that's why I'm writing a fanfic. So well, no suing. ok. -shifty eyes- Ok?


This world was so easy then. I miss the simple bliss, being that naive little girl. The world was a play ground, and I had no fear of it. My parents were there for me, shielding me from the dangers of this world. I grew thinking everyone was my friend. None of them though could compare to him. He protected me, his eyes following me like that of a hawk, keeping me safe...

My brother, my hero, my idle...

BEEP! BEEP!

Ryou Bakura opened his eyes, the rising sun streaming through the cracks of his blinds.

BEEP! BEEP!

His alarm blared as he rolled over, fumbling for the switch. His fingers found the annoying machine and he slammed on the snooze button digging himself deeper into the blankets. Instantly he was back asleep, unaware he was being watched.

Half an hour and three snooze button pushes later, he was still not awake. Once again he slammed on the snooze button, his eyes drooping. He moved into his pillow and yawned, his dreams already beginning again. His watcher though had other plans.

"Schreee!" Ryou jumped up with a start throwing the blankets off him and falling from the bed. With a sickening thump he landed on the ground. "Ow, my head."

He rubbed his head and stood, rolling up the blinds on the window. He was greeted by another screech. "Why can't you bug someone else every morning?" He mumbled under his breath about not being a morning person as he stared at the falcon.

The (a)peregrine eyed the boy. Ryou stared back at her. There was nothing unusual about a falcon in the city, but this bird was definitely different. Instead of the usual blue and tan feathers of her species, she was pure black except for her wingtips, which were an unnatural shade of grey, more silver than anything else. Ryou had never seen a bird like her, and had taking a liking to her. The bird, in return, had taken a liking to him.

Every morning the peregrine would sit outside his room and awaken him if he slept in. At first it had scared him, having an unnatural creature so close, but with all the other strange things happening he learned to cope. Besides, since he had moved to Domino he had yet to be tardy. That was something he had gotten used to.

The bird tilted her head. "After so long you think I wouldn't jump every time you screeched." She stared at him with unblinking eyes. He sighed in defeat, and shut the blinds so he could get ready for school.

Outside the falcon watched the window for a few seconds longer before spreading her wings, and taking to the sky.

- - -

"Ryou-kun!" Ryou looked up from his book and smiled at the girl running towards him. As usual she was followed by her friends.

"Ohayou, Anzu-chan." He closed his book as Anzu slammed her textbooks onto the desk next to him and sat down. She sighed as she sat, straightening her school uniform. Behind her Yugi, Jounouchi, Honda, Otogi, and Shizuka had all sat at there desks. Ryou smiled at them, giving a brisk wave as they all greeted him. This was the only class that they all were in together.

"What are you reading?" Yugi asked him, noticing that he was fingering his book. Ryou smiled and handed the book to Yugi, who was swarmed by everyone else trying to see. They stared at it for a minute before sitting back down. Jounouchi raised an eyebrow and asked what was on everyone's mind.

"A falconry book? Was tat' for?" All eyes stared at Ryou who bit his lip as Yugi handed him back the book.

"It's for some information I need. I want to know how to get a bird to trust me."

Jounouchi blinked and leaned against his chair. "Why?"

Ryou shoved the book into his binder, blushing. "I just do." He shut his mouth and turned to the front, trying to tell Jounouchi that the he didn't want to continue the discussion. Unfortunately, the blonde didn't get the hint.

"Since when do ya like birds?" Ryou didn't respond. "Oh, com.." He was cut off.

"Jounouchi-san, I suggest that since the bell has rang, you close your mouth and let me start my class." Kokoryi-sensei stood at the front of the room eyeing him. Snickers from the students followed his command and a scowling Jounouchi sank down into his chair.

Ryou relaxed as his friend was silenced. He didn't want to explain that he was going to try to tame a wild (b)hayabusa. He would wait to tell them, and that was if he could even get the bird to trust him. So far, she didn't fly away when he got close, but what he really wanted was for her to take meat from his hand. That was what he was reading up on, trying to find ways to build up the bird's confidence in him. He sighed as he turned his attention to Kokoryi-sensei, focusing on the lesson at hand.

Still even he couldn't protect me from my fate. That accident took my life, and he could do nothing but watch as my body was laid to rest. I though, wasn't. My soul has aged, and I know and understand things that I couldn't. This world isn't peaceful, and many people turn on their loved ones. In death I am doing what I could not in life. It is my turn to protect.

- - -

"Ryou come on. Tell us!" Jounouchi asked for the sixtieth time since school had started. The last bell had wrung and Ryou was outside with his friends.

"Yeah, come on man. Tell us what is the big deal is." Honda shoved Jou out of the way to get in front of Ryou. They all wanted to know, but only Jounouchi and Honda kept bugging him. The others knew not to push him.

"What was tat'?" Jou yelled, tackling Honda. They rolled on the ground swinging punches trying to hit the other. Anzu and Shizuka stood there sweat dropping for a second before they both jumped at the boys trying to get them to stop.

"Honda stop it!" "Jounouchi your not setting a good example for your sister." Anzu and Shizuka's begs went unnoticed by the quarreling boys.

Hand on his head Yugi stood there laughing at his friends antics. Ryou though saw it as an opportunity to escape. Waving to Yugi he yelled a quick good-bye and ran down the sidewalk, slowing only when he turned the corner.

Anzu and Shizuka finally pulled the boys apart, both panting more than the two fighting teens were. Honda brushed himself off and looked around. "Where'd Ryou go?" Yugi simply smiled and pointed down the street.

- - -

Ryou sighed as he placed his empty dinner plate in the sink and stumbled up to his bedroom. He had spent the rest of the afternoon cleaning the house, and reading up on falconry. He had felt bad about running from his friends, but he knew they would get over it.

Yawning, he fell down onto his bed, removing the ring and placing it on his dresser. He set his alarm and began reading his book.

Hours later the silver haired boy was asleep, book open upon his chest.

Ryou...

You have grown so much, and been through hell, and yet your still you, calm and gentle. I sound more like a mother than a younger sister, don't I? I wish I could let you know your not alone, that I'm here watching. Too bad that's not possible. You can't hear me, though he can...

A shadowy figure leaned over Ryou's sleeping form. It took no solid form, simply appearing as wisps of silver, ever moving like fire in the shape of a human. The shadow moved forward, arm extended. It picked the book up, marking the page, and laying it on the dresser next to the ring. The hand moved forward again brushing against Ryou's hair removing bangs from his face. It lingered as if reluctant to let go.

On the other side of the bed another shadow appeared, chocolate eyes gazing at the scene before him. Bakura had felt the presence of something in the room, and had materialized to investigate. What he saw did not confuse him, simply peak his interest.

The being he saw before him was not of this world. That though was not what interested him. What drew his attention was the hand on his light's head. He had seen this spirit before and she was a nuisance. She had foiled many of Bakura's plans to have some fun with his hikari.

The ghost could not stop him completely from hurting Ryou, but she did make things harder. He growled as he thought about. Why, he wondered, was she showing herself. She knew what would happen if he got a hold of her. She may be a spirit, but the magic of a sennen item defied many things.

Bakura chuckled to himself and stepped from the shadows. "Now, now, what's wrong my dear?'" The spirit's head shot up, her hand darting away from Ryou. Bakura stood there unmoving as she backed up.

What do you want? Her question echoed in Bakura's mind and he simply shook his head in amusement.

"I want what I always want." He smirked his eyes moving down to look at Ryou than back at her.

"Too get rid of you."

You have tried and tried, and yet I am still here.

Bakura simply chuckled. "I will remove you myself when I deem it necessary. For now you are simply a thorn in my side, one that I plan to get rid of, but at the moment enjoy feeling the sting." He stepped forward.

You make me sick...

"It's my job." Bakura smirked, his eyes on the entity as he advanced. He knew she would flee.

You'll have your job cut out for you when you try to get rid of me.

He said nothing in response and she backed away at his approaching form. Slowly the wisps of silver fire began to recede, vanishing like she had never been there.

Bakura turned laughing. "She is feisty one, but soon even she will outgrow her use for you." He stared at Ryou. "She can't protect you forever, just like you couldn't protect her." Slowly Bakura's own form disappeared back into the ring. "You will fall again, but this time my hands."

He laughed as he faded. His form vanished into his soul room but his words echoed..

"You can't run forever,"

"Amane..."

Outside an unearthly screech blasted through the silence of the night, echoing in the black void. A shadowed creaturetook to the sky, her body invisible inthe darkness except for silver tipped wings...

We shall see Bakura, we shall see...


How was that? Reviews please are wanted!

Notes:

(a) Peregrines are a species that is located in Japan, I looked it up. (This is for you animal freaks :) )

(b) Hayabusa is the Japanese term for "peregrine falcon" I am pretty sure on this, but correct me if I'm wrong.