An Angel's Heart!

By No1butjoe

A/N: Well, this is the long-awaited sequel to 'On Angel's Wings'. You must read that story first! Please, enjoy!

Disclaimer - I don't own YGO!

Summary - Yugi is an angel, sent from Heaven to save the world from Lucifer's wrath. But a long and tiresome journey lies ahead. New friends, new enemies, and a love that must defeat all odds. It all comes down to what lies in An Angel's Heart.

Last Time:

As they headed away from the prison area, footsteps could be heard walking down the corridor. Frantically, the trio looked for a way out or a place to hide. The walls of the hall were smooth, giving no shadows or crevices to hide in. The footsteps drew closer as they stood their ground, waiting for the inevitable. A voice called out in the darkness as Yami's body finally gave out and blackness surrounded him.

Then, peace. And the distinct feeling that they were safe.

Chapter 1

Yoku's Confession!

Bakura cursed under his breath as he felt Yami sag in his arms. The dead weight added to their already dire predicament. In a desperate attempt to hide, Bakura grabbed onto Ryou while swinging Yami over his shoulder. Without hesitation, they began to run in the opposite direction of the footsteps.

Bakura, are you close?

He jumped a little, but let out an exhausted sigh when he realized who it was talking to him telepathically.

Depends on what you mean by close, kid. Considering we have two guards on our tail, it's a safe bet that we're getting farther away from the exit.

Is Yami with you?

Yeah, but he passed out a few minutes ago.

Silence, then . . .

I'll be there in five minutes.

I don't think we HAVE five minutes, shrimp!

Bakura cursed again, looking behind him in time to see two demons round the corner, spot them, and give chase. Just before they could reach Bakura and Ryou, a bright light surrounded them. When it disappeared, the two demons were gone, vanished as if they had never been there in the first place. Bakura smirked at this and closed his eyes.

"Well, it sure took you long enough to get here," he scolded, opening his eyes and turning to face Yoku. "Another second and your rescue mission would've turned into a funeral."

Yoku just shook his head in amazement.

"You haven't changed a bit, have you, Bakura?" he asked, before looking at the prone figure slung over the yami's shoulder. "Is he okay?"

Bakura nodded as he placed Yami on the ground and moved back to give them room. Yoku knelt next to the fallen angel.

"What happened to him?" he asked.

Bakura grunted.

"He passed out almost as soon as Ryou and I rescued him," came the reply. "Who knows what Lucifer did to him in there."

Yoku nodded in understanding and placed a hand on Yami's chest, closing his eyes as he did so. A faint light engulfed the two, causing Bakura and Ryou to shield their eyes against the brightness. As the light gradually faded, it revealed a weary looking Yoku, who was breathing heavily. Yami remained on the ground as his eyes suddenly opened slightly and he blinked several times. Slowly, he sat up, holding a hand to his head.

His gaze wandered until it fell on Yoku. Fear tightened around the former pharaoh's heart.

"Yoku, what are you doing here?" Yami demanded, looking around. "And where's Yugi."

Yoku looked up at him with tired and sad eyes.

"I think both you and I know the question to that, Yami," he replied before passing out in a heap, his strength drained from reviving Yami.

Ryou quickly caught Yoku, supporting the angel in his arms delicately. His attention turned once more to Yami, who was now standing on his feet, examining his body for any flaws even though Yoku healed him. Once satisfied, he turned his gaze to Ryou and Bakura, a determined look on his face as he spread his wings out, stretching them to make the soreness go away.

"I'm going after Yugi," he announced, tucking his wings back in. "Get him out of here."

That said, he turned and started towards the exit.

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(With Ryou, Bakura, and Yoku . . . )

A groan from Yoku snapped Ryou and Bakura out of their thoughts as the angel stirred. Ryou knelt next to him and carefully supported his head.

"Yoku, are you feeling better?" Ryou asked, worriedly.

Yoku ignored his question and began to try to get up.

"Help me up," he pleaded.

Ryou quickly obeyed and supported the angel.

"Bakura," Yoku whispered, turning towards him. "Y-You have to go after Yugi and Yami."

His friend folding his arms across his chest.

"And why should I? Why should I listen to you when you could very well go after them yourself?"

Yoku's gaze drifted to the ground as he voiced his answer, startling both Bakura and Ryou.

"Because I can't go after them. I was made from a part of Yugi. If he dies, I die. And if I die, he dies."

Ryou paled slightly.

"Yoku, what are you trying to say?" he asked.

Yoku looked up at his friends, a unmistakable sparkle in his eye.

"I'm a piece of Yugi's heart."

Both Ryou and Bakura gasped at this statement.

"B-But, you look nothing like him, Yoku!" Ryou argued.

Yoku cast his gaze to the ground, his voice soft when he spoke again.

"The gods took care of that," he replied. "They didn't want Yugi to know."

Bakura frowned.

"Why would they do something like that?" he asked.

Yoku raised his head, tears gathering at the corners of his eyes.

"Because Yugi and Yami have many trials to face to defeat Lucifer," he replied. "Ra wasn't sure they would be able to handle it so he created me from Yugi without his knowledge. But if Yugi's killed by Lucifer, then everything we've worked for will be lost!"

Bakura nodded, turned in the direction Yami had taken, and turned back to say, "Don't worry, I'll find them."

Yoku and Ryou watched him disappear into the darkness. Still very weak, Yoku almost collapsed, but Ryou quickly caught him.

"Easy, Yoku," he pleaded. "You don't want to drain all of your strength by just standing."

Yoku smiled weakly.

"If Bakura doesn't find Yami and Yugi, I'll never have any strength left."

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(Yami)

"So, you've finally decided to come crawling back to your master, have you?"

Yami stopped dead in his tracks at the sound of the evil voice. His eyes narrowed as a puff of smoke appeared before him and Lucifer emerged, wearing the biggest smirk on his face.

"Where is Yugi, Lucifer!?" Yami demanded, clenching his fists.

Lucifer glared down at his former accomplice and smiled before turning around behind him. A low growl shook the very fire pits as red eyes pierced the ever-present darkness. Yami's face turned pale as a dragon stepped into the dimly lit room, the flames causing it's purple scales to sparkle. Yami could only stare at the beast as it stood on it's hind legs and roared, shaking the caverns and causing the ground below them to tremble.

"You wanted to know where your precious Yugi was, well, there you go," Lucifer announced. "Though he may seem slightly different from the last time you saw him."

A/N: Well, there you are! Chapter one is now complete and all you have to do now is tell me how I did by pushing the review button at the bottom of the page!