Chapter 7: Denial
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Moi-Moi: I know this chapter took longer to get out than usual. I know you guys were waiting (nearly) patiently for it. I wanted to write, I really did. It's just that I got really busy guys. I had so much class work that I could have drowned in it, position papers, softball practice, and planning for a trip to New York that I'm taking in March. But, I made sure to take the free time that fell into my lap to write this for you guys. Thanks for reviewing jessiemaebay, nier(x22), dark-driex-07, Vanilla Twilight5896, Dark-Saffire, Tsukiyo Tenshi, Guest(x7), leslie213, socrates, and yashie(x3). Thanks for asking nier, the weather's cool, windy, and a bit wet here on my island. ^.^
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The next morning, Kagome put on her Domino High uniform on autopilot. Her dream was still running rampant on her mind. It had been so clear and vivid. She had even dreamt the spirit as if he were still pharaoh. What had her blushing madly was the romantic nature of the dream. 'I went out with him once as a favor to Yugi-kun. We're not getting married.'
"Kagome-chan, are you ready to go?" Anzu asked and knocked on the girl's doorframe. Kagome grabbed her jacket off her bed with a nod.
"Yeah. Let's go," Kagome says.
The two leave the house after bidding farewell to Anzu's mother and begin their walk to the Kame Game Shop. Anzu bit her cheek before swallowing. She had fallen asleep before Kagome had gotten in last night, choosing to go to bed early. She was dying to know how her day with the spirit had gone. There was one way to find out. "How was your day with the spirit?"
Kagome turned to her, before blinking. "Oh. It went fine. I think I helped him out. We found out that he was actually a pharaoh of ancient Egypt who took on this great evil and won before being sealed away into the Millennium Puzzle. Now, he and Yugi-kun have to enter the Battle City Tournament, Kaiba-san is hosting in order to fulfill their destiny as the events of the past repeats itself," Kagome says.
"Wow," was all Anzu could say. With wide eyes, she stared down at the sidewalk in disbelief. The spirit had done all that? She was filled with immense pride for the spirit at the amount of bravery he showed in his past. She felt a smile work its way to her lips. Anzu had always had a feeling that there was so much more to him. This explained why the pharaoh was so commanding and confident. He was once a king! That kind of thing doesn't leave your psyche, even after losing your memories.
"I know. It was a lot for him to take in too," Kagome says and grips the straps to her backpack. At the simple thought of the spirit, a mental image of the pharaoh from her dream flashed in her mind. Squeezing her eyes shut, she pushed the image away. Why was this happening?
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At lunch, they all made their way up to the school's rooftop. Kagome sat by the fence along the wall with her chin resting on her palms. She watched quietly as Jounouchi went from refusing to enter the tournament to vowing to enter in order to help Yugi. She wanted to be a part of the conversation, but couldn't bring herself to get her dream off her mind.
She had already decided that the dream was definitely a bad thing. The last thing she needed was for her subconscious to commit mutiny and play tricks on her. She had allowed her heart to lead her into blind love before with Inuyasha. She could not allow herself to go through the heartbreak again. Besides, she was sure the pharaoh didn't think of her in a romantic way.
Yugi turned to see Kagome staring off into space. He put on a smile on his face before approaching her slowly. "Kagome-chan, I just wanted to thank you. The pharaoh seemed really pleased when I saw him. You must have helped him better than I thought you would," Yugi says. Kagome gives him a smile in return.
"No problem, Yugi-kun. I had fun too," Kagome replies. She watched as Yugi stops to look over at Jounouchi once he had gotten louder. She rested her chin back onto her palm again.
'What's wrong?'
Kagome looked up to see the nearly-transparent pharaoh watching her with a questioning gaze. She looked away from him quickly to hide her embarrassment. "Nothing. Don't worry about it. I was thinking about what Ishizu said," Kagome lies softly. The pharaoh moved closer to her before taking a seat next to her. She was speaking so softly he could barely hear her.
'I have been thinking about it as well.'
"Are you worried? You have to face the ultimate evil. Aren't you worried about your safety or Yugi-kun's?" Kagome asked. The pharaoh stared at her for some time with that penetrating stare of his before looking ahead of him. Kagome tucked a strand of hair behind her ear before looking at her hands. She was sure that if the pharaoh was looking at her, he would notice the tint in her cheeks.
'There is always the threat of danger. But, I must do this, Kagome. It is my destiny. I cannot sit back idly while this evil threatens this world and the people in it. If I have a chance to save the world, I'll take it no matter what the cost. You'll just have to trust me.'
Kagome turned to him then with a surprised face. She blinked a few times before letting a smile grace her features. "I do trust you. I'm behind you one hundred percent," she says.
'Good. Thank you Kagome for all you have done.'
Kagome felt her cheeks warm, but didn't try to hide it this time. She was about to say something else when he disappeared with a rush of cool, dark energy. "Kagome! Quit staring off into space! Let's go!" Kagome turned to see Jounouchi yelling at her while the others were standing at the door, ready to leave.
"Coming!" she called out and stood from her spot.
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Kagome followed after her friends as they exited the game shop where Yugi and Jounouchi had received their duel disks. Last night's subconscious delusion had begun to fade from her mind. As long as she repeated her internal mantra denying the pharaoh as a love interest, she was fine.
"I knew that his computer must have been on the fritz. That's how I was able to keep my cool until he fixed it," Jounouchi said with a boastful tone and his shoulders back. Yugi kept shooting him unsure looks, but said nothing. Honda mumbled a sarcastic comment under his breath, but loud enough for Jounouchi to hear.
"Why don't we go to the arcade or something?" Yugi suggest, trying to avoid conflict. Kagome smiled at her friends then. She felt like she actually fit in with the rather than with her old friends. After spending so much time in the Sengoku Jidai, "the latest gossip" didn't quite appeal to her. She was just thankful Jounouchi wasn't into makeovers. At this thought, Kagome stifled a giggle.
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Yugi let out a content sigh as he climbed onto his bed. With a smile, he pulled the covers up to his chin before placing the Millennium Puzzle on his head board. 'Good night, Pharaoh.'
'Good night, aibou. Sleep well,' he pharaoh responded before allowing the room to grow silent.
After some time of tossing and turning, Yugi spoke, 'Pharaoh, who do you think this "great evil" is that is threatening the world?'
Once he realized that his vessel wasn't going to slip into unconsciousness anytime soon, the pharaoh manifested himself onto the bed next to Yugi. Yugi sat up a bit and looked to his partner in question. The pharaoh always knew just what to say, even if he didn't know much on the subject. 'I have no idea. All I know is that they seemed to know much more about the Millennium Items and their function.'
'Do you think we can stop them?'
The pharaoh turned to Yugi then. Yugi stared back at him with wide, hopeful eyes. The Pharaoh looked away with a fond smile for his host. Yugi's innocence often reminded him of a child's. 'It is our destiny to face this threat. I have faith in us and our capabilities. You'll have to trust in us as well.'
'Alright. I'm sure that we can do anything. Especially, since we have our friends supporting us,' Yugi says. He watches as the pharaoh smiles before giving him a nod. Yugi raised an eyebrow then. He as sure that he could feel some very fond emotions coming from the pharaoh through their bond-more than usual. Hiding a sly grin, Yugi spoke again, 'It's even better now that we have Kagome-chan with us as well.'
'What do you mean?' the pharaoh asked with a confused, yet suspicious look. Yugi was radiating smugness. Just what was he thinking?
'Oh, nothing, Pharaoh. Good night,' Yugi said quickly before closing off his connection with the Pharaoh. He turned away from him before recovering himself with the sheets. The pharaoh sent a suspicious gaze at his vessel's back before retreating to the puzzle. Once inside, he began to roam the many passages once again.
After several minutes of roaming, he happened upon a door that was slightly different from all the others. He had seen the doors enough times to tell the slight color difference with this one. With narrowed eyes, he approached the door, prepared for anything. He turned the knob and pushed it open.
It was a bedroom. It contained a large bed along with vanity and dressers. The walls and furniture were decorated with ornate designs and painstaking detail. The Pharaoh walked into the room, taking everything in. He ran his fingers along the bed sheets. They were silk and cool to the touch. This room was very well-furnished even with its candles and lack of technology. Where was he?
"I thought I would miss you. I'm glad I decided to stay up a bit longer."
The pharaoh turned quickly to see the sight of a petite woman standing on the other side of the room. She was half-shrouded in shadows. He narrowed his eyes when she began moving out of the shadows. "Who are you?" he asked. How did she get into his Soul Room?
"Very funny, Pharaoh. Have you forgotten me in the short hours that you spent on your throne?" She asked and approached him. She preceded to fix his clothing and anything else she deemed out of order. He pharaoh remained still.
The woman had no face, only ivory skin and long, midnight hair. It was as if someone had removed any signs of eyes, a nose, or a mouth for her figure. Despite not knowing what she looked like, he couldn't help but be drawn into her. It was as if her voice alone called to his very being.
"Come to bed, my king," she beckoned to him. The pharaoh swallowed.
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Moi-Moi: Bit of a cliffy there, but it's better than nothing right? Review please!
Edited: 2/1/13
