Twill: Hey again, I thought I'd put up yet another wonderful chappie. Now
things start changing MUAHAHAHAHA!
Ryou: *cowers in fear behind Seth* That doesn't sound good
Bakura: Just listen to her, someone with a laugh like that cannot have good things in store
Twill: *mad look in her eyes* Well maybe not for you! *continues laughing*
Bakura: Eeep
Seth: Twill does not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or any characters therein. However she does own *gets glomped by the authoress* me -_-;
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Shadow Friend
Chapter 3: Friendship Renewed
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"Why are you here in Pegasus' castle?" Ryou asked. Seth helped the shorter boy up before smiling as he replied frankly, "I've come for the duel monsters tournament. I've managed to collect ten star chips," he held up his full dueling glove, "and well, I'm here to try and win." "But." Seth trailed off. Ryou looked up from the floor wondering what he was going to say. Silence fell and the snowy-haired boy realized nothing more was going to be said. The taller youth straightened and looked down at him, "If I might ask, do you know where the finalists are dueling?" Seth blushed as he asked, obviously embarrassed. Ryou smiled and nodded, turning to lead him back the way he came. Things no longer looked unfamiliar but Ryou seemed to forget he had been lost only a few moments before.
Soon enough, they were entering through the large oak doors which led to the observation area. Joey and Yugi's duel was off to a fair start. Joey had his Black Skull Dragon in play, attacking Magical Hats that were concealing one of Yugi's monsters. Their life points were quite close. The pair stepped up to the banister, next to Tristan and Tea, and watched intently. Ryou remained quiet while he watched; knowing no cared if he said anything anyways. Seth glanced at him then asked, "Do you play Ryou? You seem very interested."
"Y-yes, I play, though not much. I'm interested in their strategies; they're.friends of mine." He kept his answer brief, hoping not to come across as annoying.
"You don't sound so sure," Ryou started slightly, "sorry. Well, why don't you tell me what you think is going on down there. I'm interested in hearing a fellow dueler's perspective." This startled the quiet light, who looked up at his new acquaintance inquisitively. "Go on, I want to hear your opinion."
"Well, err, alright." Ryou started offering ideas. Seth nodded at each, making remarks of his own along the way. The two got along quite well. Even Tristan and Tea listened to the conversation though both were a little surprised that timid Ryou knew so much about duel monsters. /Shows them a thing or two/ he thought to himself slightly bitter. He was enjoying the attention provided by Seth; it was wonderful compared to always standing quiet and alone. They watched Yugi and Joey avidly, taking careful note of the strategies they would use. Seth seemed to do so more than Ryou, not that anyone really noticed. Finally the duel came to a close with Yugi as the victor. Joey seemed chagrined but satisfied none the less. He would still be friends with the shorter youth.
"Bravo, well done both of you. Yugi-boy, congratulations on being the victor," Pegasus crowed, clapping wholeheartedly. His millennium eye glinted from beneath its veil of silvery hair. "By winning this round you have qualified to duel me in the finals," he turned his gaze up towards the balcony where it rested on Seth, "however, there is one more challenger you must defeat." Yugi's face went from determination to shock as he followed Pegasus' gaze. Seth seemed unperturbed at everything going on around him, as if he knew things would turn out his way. "Please, don't keep us in suspense my boy. Introduce yourself."
Seth seemed to snap out of his cool façade as the millionaire addressed him. He dropped his gaze to meet Yugi's confused one and flashed a warm smile. "Hi, I'm Seth." The silence was deafening as the new information processed in the mind of the shorter boy. His cheerful nature returned after only a few seconds and he smiled right back also introducing himself.
"How wonderful! Alas, this deciding match will have to take place tomorrow since the hour grows late (I'm not exactly sure of the time frame but in my fic, it's late by the time Joey and Yugi are done dueling. I know he goes on to duel Pegasus but you'll just have to wait :P)." With that, the flamboyant host took his absence, leaving the others in silence. Yugi made his way from the dueling arena to the balcony. Ryou stepped back into the shadows once more sad that his moment in the spotlight was over. Everyone was getting acquainted with Seth and he wasn't important any more. //You're never important weakling// came Bakura's mental jeer. He cringed slightly at the venom in his yami's voice. Things were NOT going well...
"Hey Ryou, can you show me to a room?" Seth's voice caught him off guard and the light jumped backwards a bit. He looked up into the violet eyes of the new challenger. "Sorry about that," he grinned sheepishly. With a nod of consent, Ryou led Seth down one of the many well furnished halls and found him a room. It was actually in line with his and the rest of the duelists in the castle. Tea's was right across the hall and Joey's was beside. Those were the two closest. The snowy-haired teen turned to leave when a hand grabbed his wrist. He turned, puzzled. "Do you want to come in? I mean, we could talk about some duel strategies and have something to eat..." he trailed off staring at the floor as if it were very interesting.
Ryou could barely contain his grin as he accepted and stepped past his new friend. They spent several hours chatting about the game of duel monsters and munching on the complimentary fruit bowl provided. Seth was particularly interested in Yugi's deck, all the moves he usually used and his favorite cards. Ryou didn't seem to notice this or find it strange the way the conversation had turned in that direction. He was just happy having someone actually listen to what he was saying. However, it soon grew quite late and Ryou had to take his leave when a yawn threatened to make him fall out of his chair. He bid farewell to his friend and stumbled sleepily to bed.
~*~
Maximillion Pegasus smiled to himself as he watched video footage of the earlier duel. Yugi was quite the duelist but he wouldn't stand a chance against the powers of his Millennium Eye. The millionaire was so confident of his victory of the pint-sized teen he began to gloat to himself. "Yugi- boy is going to loose more than he bargained for when we duel. No doubt he'll defeat the new challenger with ease." He was SO busy prancing around his room he didn't notice someone watching him from the shadows. Someone who was waiting, ready to pounce at any given moment. Someone who was starting to advance on the clueless Pegasus from behind.
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Bakura: Well at least nothing happened to me
Seth: Not yet anyway
Bakura: Gee, thanks for that vote of confidence
Ryou: I have a friend ^________^
Twill: Kawaii!! *glomps Ryou*
Seth: R&R so we can see if anything will happen to Bakura!
Bakura: Hey!
Ryou: *cowers in fear behind Seth* That doesn't sound good
Bakura: Just listen to her, someone with a laugh like that cannot have good things in store
Twill: *mad look in her eyes* Well maybe not for you! *continues laughing*
Bakura: Eeep
Seth: Twill does not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or any characters therein. However she does own *gets glomped by the authoress* me -_-;
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Shadow Friend
Chapter 3: Friendship Renewed
--
"Why are you here in Pegasus' castle?" Ryou asked. Seth helped the shorter boy up before smiling as he replied frankly, "I've come for the duel monsters tournament. I've managed to collect ten star chips," he held up his full dueling glove, "and well, I'm here to try and win." "But." Seth trailed off. Ryou looked up from the floor wondering what he was going to say. Silence fell and the snowy-haired boy realized nothing more was going to be said. The taller youth straightened and looked down at him, "If I might ask, do you know where the finalists are dueling?" Seth blushed as he asked, obviously embarrassed. Ryou smiled and nodded, turning to lead him back the way he came. Things no longer looked unfamiliar but Ryou seemed to forget he had been lost only a few moments before.
Soon enough, they were entering through the large oak doors which led to the observation area. Joey and Yugi's duel was off to a fair start. Joey had his Black Skull Dragon in play, attacking Magical Hats that were concealing one of Yugi's monsters. Their life points were quite close. The pair stepped up to the banister, next to Tristan and Tea, and watched intently. Ryou remained quiet while he watched; knowing no cared if he said anything anyways. Seth glanced at him then asked, "Do you play Ryou? You seem very interested."
"Y-yes, I play, though not much. I'm interested in their strategies; they're.friends of mine." He kept his answer brief, hoping not to come across as annoying.
"You don't sound so sure," Ryou started slightly, "sorry. Well, why don't you tell me what you think is going on down there. I'm interested in hearing a fellow dueler's perspective." This startled the quiet light, who looked up at his new acquaintance inquisitively. "Go on, I want to hear your opinion."
"Well, err, alright." Ryou started offering ideas. Seth nodded at each, making remarks of his own along the way. The two got along quite well. Even Tristan and Tea listened to the conversation though both were a little surprised that timid Ryou knew so much about duel monsters. /Shows them a thing or two/ he thought to himself slightly bitter. He was enjoying the attention provided by Seth; it was wonderful compared to always standing quiet and alone. They watched Yugi and Joey avidly, taking careful note of the strategies they would use. Seth seemed to do so more than Ryou, not that anyone really noticed. Finally the duel came to a close with Yugi as the victor. Joey seemed chagrined but satisfied none the less. He would still be friends with the shorter youth.
"Bravo, well done both of you. Yugi-boy, congratulations on being the victor," Pegasus crowed, clapping wholeheartedly. His millennium eye glinted from beneath its veil of silvery hair. "By winning this round you have qualified to duel me in the finals," he turned his gaze up towards the balcony where it rested on Seth, "however, there is one more challenger you must defeat." Yugi's face went from determination to shock as he followed Pegasus' gaze. Seth seemed unperturbed at everything going on around him, as if he knew things would turn out his way. "Please, don't keep us in suspense my boy. Introduce yourself."
Seth seemed to snap out of his cool façade as the millionaire addressed him. He dropped his gaze to meet Yugi's confused one and flashed a warm smile. "Hi, I'm Seth." The silence was deafening as the new information processed in the mind of the shorter boy. His cheerful nature returned after only a few seconds and he smiled right back also introducing himself.
"How wonderful! Alas, this deciding match will have to take place tomorrow since the hour grows late (I'm not exactly sure of the time frame but in my fic, it's late by the time Joey and Yugi are done dueling. I know he goes on to duel Pegasus but you'll just have to wait :P)." With that, the flamboyant host took his absence, leaving the others in silence. Yugi made his way from the dueling arena to the balcony. Ryou stepped back into the shadows once more sad that his moment in the spotlight was over. Everyone was getting acquainted with Seth and he wasn't important any more. //You're never important weakling// came Bakura's mental jeer. He cringed slightly at the venom in his yami's voice. Things were NOT going well...
"Hey Ryou, can you show me to a room?" Seth's voice caught him off guard and the light jumped backwards a bit. He looked up into the violet eyes of the new challenger. "Sorry about that," he grinned sheepishly. With a nod of consent, Ryou led Seth down one of the many well furnished halls and found him a room. It was actually in line with his and the rest of the duelists in the castle. Tea's was right across the hall and Joey's was beside. Those were the two closest. The snowy-haired teen turned to leave when a hand grabbed his wrist. He turned, puzzled. "Do you want to come in? I mean, we could talk about some duel strategies and have something to eat..." he trailed off staring at the floor as if it were very interesting.
Ryou could barely contain his grin as he accepted and stepped past his new friend. They spent several hours chatting about the game of duel monsters and munching on the complimentary fruit bowl provided. Seth was particularly interested in Yugi's deck, all the moves he usually used and his favorite cards. Ryou didn't seem to notice this or find it strange the way the conversation had turned in that direction. He was just happy having someone actually listen to what he was saying. However, it soon grew quite late and Ryou had to take his leave when a yawn threatened to make him fall out of his chair. He bid farewell to his friend and stumbled sleepily to bed.
~*~
Maximillion Pegasus smiled to himself as he watched video footage of the earlier duel. Yugi was quite the duelist but he wouldn't stand a chance against the powers of his Millennium Eye. The millionaire was so confident of his victory of the pint-sized teen he began to gloat to himself. "Yugi- boy is going to loose more than he bargained for when we duel. No doubt he'll defeat the new challenger with ease." He was SO busy prancing around his room he didn't notice someone watching him from the shadows. Someone who was waiting, ready to pounce at any given moment. Someone who was starting to advance on the clueless Pegasus from behind.
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Bakura: Well at least nothing happened to me
Seth: Not yet anyway
Bakura: Gee, thanks for that vote of confidence
Ryou: I have a friend ^________^
Twill: Kawaii!! *glomps Ryou*
Seth: R&R so we can see if anything will happen to Bakura!
Bakura: Hey!