This story hit me in the middle of the night and was also inspired by a friend's dream of mine hahaha. I need to get this out of my head before it drives me crazy again because of the stupid plot bunnies! God I don't get why they couldn't bother me while I was on winter break, but no, they choose to attack when classes have started back up for me! -dodges as another one flies over my head- but anyways, I will do my best to survive this while typing the story!

Summary: Yugi is an Enchanter, the last of his race, with the ability to manipulate the elements. Ordered by his late grandfather to keep his identity hidden from the world, Yugi tries his best to live his every day life. When he is forced to reveal his status to save the Prince of Egypt, Yugi's life spirals into chaos as a battle for the last Enchanter ravages the land...

Shipping: Blindshipping

Rating: T for now, may change to M later

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or anything associated with the franchise!

Reviews are welcome!


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Whispers of the Enchanter

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Encounter II

Odion and Mahad sprang into action the minute the three mysterious men lunged at them with swords drawn. As they were out of the palace, the head of security did not have his main weapon on him. However he was an excellent hand-to-hand combat expert, and skillfully dodged the incoming sword slashes with ease. Odion reached for his hidden daggers in his robe, using the short blades to aid in his attacks and defenses. Atem, having been trained since a young boy, was able to hold his own against the third attacker. The Prince of Egypt realized these were no ordinary assassins, their attacks were too coordinated and in sync to be the work of amateurs.

"Look out!" he heard Mahad shout in his direction.

Atem managed to dodge one blow from his assassin, but the second one broke free from Mahad's hold, sprinting forward to slash downward at the Prince, catching him off guard as a slash wound appeared on his lower torso. Grunting in pain, the Egyptian grabbed the second assassin's hand, twisting it harshly around, causing his assailant to cry out in pain and drop the sword he was holding.

"My Prince!" Odion shouted, noticing the laceration on Atem's abdomen.

"Don't worry about me!" Atem called back, ducking as another blade went swinging over his head.

'Why are they after my head?'

Distracted by the one in front of him, the Prince failed to notice the second assassin sneak up from behind. Before he could even react, a blow to his solar plexus rendered the Egyptian unconscious as he sprawled on the ground, completely winded and disoriented.

"My Prince!" Mahad and Odion chorused in unison, rushing over to help only to find their paths blocked by the two they were fighting.

The third one stood over Atem with his blade raised, sword pointed downward, aiming straight at where his heart was.

'Is this my end? Am I destined to die here on this day?'

A sudden gust of wind pushed the assassin back, throwing him off guard and into a nearby wall with such force, cracks appeared on the stone used to build the dwelling. Lifting his head off the ground with great difficulty, Atem blinked several times to clear his vision, then his gaze fell upon a cloaked figure standing five meters away from him, an arm outstretched, with what appeared to be a Air Spirit flying around as two more bursts of air knocked away the other two from Mahad and Odion.

Realizing they were up against someone they could not defeat, the three assassins took off, jumping over a house and disappearing from sight.

"My Prince!" Mahad ran over to help Atem into a sitting position.

"I'm alright," Atem responded as he held a hand against his throbbing temple.

Odion intercepted the cloaked figure before he could run off. Atem stood with Mahad's help, and the two made their way over to their savior.

"Who are you?" Atem asked.

"..."

"The Prince has asked you your name," Odion said coldly.

Again the figure did not answer.

"Are you the Enchanter who saved my life earlier?"

"Egypt will fall. The land will be razed. The three Gods will be devoured by the darkness. Only I can prevent this from happening," the figure said ominously.

The trio shared a look.

"Are you the Enchanter?" Atem asked again.

"I am he whom you seek."

"Please come with me to the palace. There is much I wish to ask of you..."

"Yugi. My name is Yugi."

Atem smiled. "Yugi."


Yugi sneezed loudly.

"Is someone talking about me?" he murmured, staring out the window and into the bustling streets of Cairo.

The five friends were currently sequestered within Yugi's home —which was enormous by standards— after escorting the latter home. Deciding it has been a while since they last gathered like this, the group thought it would be great to have a big feast together to celebrate their reunion. Anzu and Ryou were in the kitchen preparing food, while Jounouchi and Honda went out to buy more supplies, leaving Yugi to himself as the Enchanter sat in his room.

"Meow," Kuriboh mewled, padding into the room and jumping deftly onto his master's lap.

"I wonder if Prince Atem found any news about me," the Enchanter whispered, petting absentmindedly at his feline.

Kuriboh purred in his arms.

"Yugi do you have any spices?" Anzu poked her head in through the door.

Yugi blinked and faced his friend. "They're in the little storage chest on the floor next to the stove."

Anzu gave a wave of her hand and disappeared back into the kitchen. Still holding a purring Kuriboh in his arms, the Enchanter went to stand by the window, staring at the blue sky when a wave of pain overcame him again. Yugi groaned, his knees buckling underneath as he leaned against the wall, panting tediously as the sharp pain rendered him on the verge of unconsciousness.

'What's going on? Why am I having these headaches?'

"If you ever have painful headaches, it means there is another Enchanter nearby who is performing a summoning, and as the only Enchanter alive who is able to manipulate all five elements, you will feel the calling of the spirits."

Amethyst orbs widened in realization and shock.

"There can't be...another Enchanter alive...can there be?"

It was impossible.

There can't be another Enchanter alive.

His grandpa mentioned aside from him, there were no other survivors from that fateful night. So why would he be having these headaches? Sure he had a few here and there, but they were never on this level of intensity. The minors one were usually curable with a good night's rest and some jasmine tea, but Yugi knew these particular ones would not go away until either the source has been found, or he is driven insane by the callings of the elements.

As much as he wanted to call upon one and inquire what was going on, he could not risk having his friends poking their heads in and discovering him conversing with a spirit. Then the secret he worked so hard to keep would be out in the open. While he trusted his friends with his life, Yugi was not comfortable enough to reveal his identity as an Enchanter to them. There's no telling how they would react. Well, Jounouchi would probably grin and say something stupid. Honda would gawk at him for sure. Anzu would most likely gush and ask him to call on another spirit so she can look at them. Ryou would most likely remain quiet but observant.

No.

He couldn't risk having them know.

However he was still curious.

Quickly peeking out the door to make sure his friends were not within the vicinity of his room, Yugi closed it and went to the farthest corner, hiding behind a screen used for bathing purposes. If his friends did come in, the privacy of the screen would give him enough time to disperse the spirit should he be discovered. Taking a few breaths to calm himself, the Enchanter opened his eyes and began to concentrate.

"Air, you are the element we breathe and rely upon, as the last Enchanter of the Mutou Clan, I call upon your powers to aid me in my time of need!"

The air in front of him began to solidify and spiral, taking on the form of an elegant female sprite with pointed ears and translucent wings.

"You called for me?" she giggled, nuzzling Yugi on the cheek affectionately.

"I have a favor to ask of you," Yugi said as the sprite sat on the tip of his index finger.

"What is it?"

"Can you find out if there is someone nearby performing a summoning? I have been getting massive headaches lately, and only a summoning would cause that for me."

The sprite flew up in the air and spun around gracefully.

"Leave it to me! I will do what I can to find out!"

"Thank you."

She disappeared with a puff of wind.

Yugi took a deep breath and exhaled.

"Now I wait..."


To be continued...

Review?

Dun dun dun!

Who is this imposter?

What does he want by pretending to be Yugi?

Will Yugi figure out there's an imposter posing as him?

All shall be revealed!

I decided not to have Yugi meet Atem so quickly lol. Need to build up the story some more.

See you all next chapter!

Shadow Songstress~