Egypt: hey everyone

Yugi: Yo Egypt! whats up? ur really down...normally ur really happy and loud when u update this story...

Egypt: things arent going very well for me at the moment and thats why im struggling to update often

Atem: this chap isn't very long Egypt...

Egypt: well i wanted to save some for the next chap, and im SO sorry if it isnt as good as the other chaps! but here it goes!

And i do not own the new song in this chap! whoever made the Goofy Movie does i guess

i hope u all like it


Bloods Melody


[9]

Join me


After the two sat on the rock platform for Yugi to tell his story, the two stood and made their way over the rocks to the gardens, Atem holding the boys hand tightly and guiding him safely over. Atem smiled at the stunning sight before him, the leaves died emerald from Ra's rays and the plants looking lush and healthy. Still holding on to Yugi's hand to lead him through the garden exploring the every corner, the two of them admiring the pretty sight.

"Beautiful isn't it?" Yugi asked with a small dreamy smile to match his voice as he gently put his index finger under a white flowers petal to angle it up. The petals were delicately decorated with pink dots down the centre with an orange circular centre.

"Yeah." Atem sighed, smiling as well, watching Yugi from the corner of his eye. "Beautiful." Yugi didn't look away from the flower, but leaned closer to take a whiff.

"That's another thing about mermaids; our senses are a different to humans." Atem raised an eyebrow at the boy, who saw it from the corner of his eye and giggled adorably. "Well our ears have to pick up sound waves in the water which is a lot easier than sound travelling though air-thus our hearing isn't as good- but picking up sense of smells is harder in water than air and our sense of smell is very sensitive- and so our sense of smell his a lot higher than that of a human. Also our skin is less sensitive to touch but we can pick up on other senses like elements of our surroundings- for example, we can pick up on another presence in a room even if we can't see or hear then and sense where they are and the aura they have." Yugi explained, straightening to move to sit on the fountain wall.

Atem plucked the flower, hiding it behind him as he went to sit with Yugi, and then slid the flower into place over his left ear, pushing some of his bangs out of his face as he did so. The boy smiled, blushing cutely at the young man's romantic action. Atem smirked, taking Yugi's hand and squeezing it affectionately.

"Another gift mermaids have is that a kiss from a mermaid can allow humans to breath under water, a tear can heal any kind of deadly wound, and a mermaid's blood can cure any illness. However, the mermaid has to willingly give the kiss, tear or blood for the magic to work, or they could be fatal." Yugi stated matter of factly, his sweet musical voice filling the quiet garden, the only other sounds being the breaking of the waves- a gentle soothing hum- and the soft song of a bird in one of the trees- high and happy- all harmony to Atem's ears, but Yugi's voice was by far the loveliest out of the three.

"Wow, I guess there's a lot more to you and your people than I thought." Atem said, respect and kindness in his tone.

"Oh you don't know the half of it!" Yugi cried feverishly, exited by the curious and impressed look in Atem's eyes. "You know how my emotions change quickly? Like…one minute in a small child, the next I'm…not myself?" Yugi said hesitantly, as if he was trying to figure out how to say things right, explain them how Atem would understand. Atem nodded, wanting to blush as he remembered the first night they met after so long, how appealing and sexy the young boy had been, but refused to allow himself to heat at the memory."Well, that's part of our nature; I guess a down side to being a mermaid really. See, our personalities can change dramatically in a matter of a second with no warning and for no reason. But I don't really mind it. Oh and my people are good hunters too! We hunt large fish creatures and kill monsters of the sea like sharks that can kill mer-children."

"Your people have many talents." Atem said smiling, finding himself admiring his young, small look-alike.

"Well my people admire you and your own a lot more than other rulers and countries." Yugi said honestly, swinging his legs childishly, looking up at the sky and carefully taking sneak peeks at the handsome young man with him from the corner of his eye.

"Oh? And why is that?" Atem asked curiously, rubbing his thumb over Yugi's hand affectionately, making the boy giggle and blush.

"Well Egyptians rarely kill my people, you have talented workers, your land is lush and healthy, and you're a great King…" Yugi trailed off, smiling sadly up at the young Pharaoh, pain clear in his eyes and Atem knew it was from the fact that his own people were being butchered by fishermen from all nations, mentally making a note to look into a remedy. Atem smiled back, soft and charming, trying to encourage the boy and cheer him up, but Yugi only bit his lip and looked back to the sky.

Frowning sadly, Atem wrapped a strong arm around the boy's small shoulders to hug him tight to his side, rubbing the tops of his arms.

"Don't worry, together we will stop it and help your people." Yugi looked up at Atem and smiled happily, his eyes gleaming like he was about to burst into tears.

"Thank you Atem." The boy leaned up and gave the young man a sweet soft kiss on the cheek, causing him to blush.

"A Mer-Royals blood has always been strong and pure, your blood is also powerful, and I can sense great magical powers within you. To my people and linage that's important." Yugi added softly, trying to change the subject to a happier one. Atem took the hint and played along, a cheeky smirk appearing.

"So I'm a full package?" The boy asked playfully. Yugi giggled and nodded, his face brightening dramatically.

"Yep! To me anyway… Hey I have an idea for the day!" Yugi cried joyfully, jumping up from his seat next to Atem and spun around to face him, a childishly playful smile on his lips."I'll show you and the High court my Kingdom!"

"But that's under water isn't it?" Atem asked, frowning in confusion.

"Have you forgotten my gifts already?" Yugi asked, smirking wickedly, leaning at the hips to come closer to the young Pharaoh, licking his lips seductively.

"Wait, you mean the kiss?" Yugi's smirk darkened as he nodded. "But then wouldn't you have to kiss the others as well?" Atem asked emotionlessly so the boy wouldn't know just how much he hated that idea, but Yugi saw right through him and chuckled evilly.

"Jealous already Atem?" Yugi said flirtatiously. Atem blushed and pouted slightly. Yugi chuckled at the sight, jumping onto Atem's lap to snuggle into him. "It doesn't have to be a kiss on the lips, the hand or cheek will work just fine." The boy chimed. Atem considered Yugi's proposal.

I am interested to see how Yugi lives, and it will give us a better understanding of his people…

"Well then I would love to see your Kingdom Yugi." Yugi jumped up in excitement, a huge grin on his face.

"Yay! Let's go get the others!" The boy called cheerfully, grabbing Atem's hand and practically dragging the young man along.

Ra damn it he's fast and surprisingly strong for a little guy. The two burst into the Great Hall, once again clean and spotless from a thorough washing because of the night before, to where the High court were discussing matters. When they saw the two Royals burst through the doors, they broke out into grins at the sight of the guards barely opening them fast enough for the fast little angel dragging their King along.

Mahad stepped forward and bowed to the two.

"Pharaoh and Prince Yugi, how good to see you both." Yugi stopped his skipping in front of the young man, recognising him to be the leader of the meeting he had held with the court on the beach that night. Atem straightened up and dusted himself off, standing next to Yugi before this old friend. "I'd say it seems you two are getting along well." Yugi giggled adorably and nodded, winking to Atem.

"What can we do for you my King?" Seth spoke up, standing behind Mahad.

"Yugi has a proposition for us all." The young King stated, gesturing to Yugi for him to continue. The boy beamed happily.

"I would like to extend an invitation to my fiancé and the High Court of Egypt to join me in a trip to my own Kingdom. I must insist you come as I feel that it will give you all an insight into my world." Yugi responded. The boy held such authority in his tone and power, like a God was speaking to them with a childish voice. The court looked at each other and then to their King who nodded and smiled.

"We will accept your invitation Prince Yugi. Thank you." Mahad replied.

"Yay! Follow me!" Yugi cried joyously, and then skipped out of the room again. The court chuckled and smiled at the childish behaviour, but admired it all the same.

"Ah to be young." Shimon mused next to Atem who chuckled at his adviser and father's oldest, closest friend's comment.

"All that power, knowledge, courtesy and yet he's still a child, pure and innocent." Isis said, sighing in a content kind of way.

By the time the court caught up with Yugi on the beach, the boy was already soaking his feel in the soft, calm waters of the Ocean. Looking closer the group noticed how trails of water crept up the boys small curvy legs, winding themselves around him as if clinging desperately. As the group came closer, they realised he was humming, but only Atem recognised the tune. Hesitantly, they stepped into the water with the young teen, Atem standing next to him, but when the young man looked down Yugi had his eyes closed and a peaceful look on his face, breathing in and out evenly. Slowly the boy's eyes opened and Atem almost took a step back from shock. Yugi's eyes were glowing, like they had before only a lot brighter, a silvery glow that was startlingly beautiful on the boys violet eyes.

Smirking cheekily the boy turned approaching Mahad first to quickly take his hand and kiss it, then move on to another, until finally the last was Atem. Smirking devilishly, mischief gleaming in his eyes along with the mysterious silver glow, the boy stretched onto his tiptoes, taking Atem's face in both of his hands to bring him down slightly so their lips could meet. With his back to the court, Yugi moved his lips gently against Atem's who followed the boys lead happily. When the boy pulled away Atem found himself craving more, but Yugi surprised him by running his tongue along his lips, then dropped back down to giggle at the young man's flushed and shocked face.

Shaking his head to snap himself out of it, Atem shot a look at Seth and Mahad who were sniggering quietly.

"Let's go then!" Yugi said with a charming smile, walking into the water. Atem and the court followed their waling turning into swimming when they couldn't reach the sandy slope any more. Yugi led the group passed all the rocks until they were some way out, then turned to them, all of the groups eyes were squinted slightly as the sun reflected off of the waves mercilessly, blinding them."Follow me and stay together." Yugi commanded, taking a breath, and then diving gracefully down into the water. The court followed swimming deeper down. Yugi paused for a moment, closing his eyes and transforming back into his original form. The group stared on, wide eyes in wonder, even Atem who had seen the transformation before. The boy giggled then swam up to them. "You know you can all breath now. My kiss has cast a spell to give you the power to breath under water." Yet even with his assuring words and kind tone, no one dared to take a breath.

So Atem let out his breath of air he had being clinging to like a life line, and took a jagged breath in…then exiled…then inhaled. Atem looked at Yugi and smiled. Following his example the court did the same as their King, finding in amazement that the spell had worked on them also.

"The spell will work as long as you are under water, but as soon as you take a breath of air again when we return to the surface the spell will be broken. Understand?" The group nodded, so the boy smiled again, grabbing Atem's hand once for to lead them the rest of the way to his Kingdom.


"Sing Siren sing!" "HAHA!" "Come on!" "More wine!" "We want singing!" "Demon sing!" The men cried loudly, throats rough from all the shots and drinks from the past three hours. The Master of the house, who was throwing a party for himself and his friends. Sneered at the thin delicate looking teen in the corner, sitting on his tool with his feet chained to the wall like an animal.

The boy flinched as people cursed him, throwing cups of wine and beer towards him, laughing and sneering drunkenly with women on their laps also laughing. Sadly, he started to hum his tune softly, and then began. The rhythm was upbeat, but his voice was light, soothing, high to reveal his already obvious youth, a pretty sound like a harp.

"I've got myself a notion,

It's one I know that you'll understand,

To set the world in motion,

By reaching out for each other's hands,

Maybe we'll discover,

What we should have known all along,

One way or another,

Together's where we both belong,"

The boy only hesitated for a second as he felt a heated gaze fall on him from somewhere unknown. The young teen had felt these eyes before, and shivered in response. There was something about this stares presence that soothed him, made him feel safe- why he had no clue, but he couldn't ignore how much he relaxed when he felt those powerful eyes on him- and so sang with all his heart, hoping the stare-er realised it was for him as a thank you for the comfort he gave.

"If we listen to each other's heart,

We'll find we'll never cheat and fall apart,

And maybe love is the reason why,

For the first time ever we're seeing it,

Eye to eye,"

The boy did not hesitate, even though the presence of this person was coming closer. He simply felt warm, whole, soothed, protected.

"If a wall should come between us,

Too high to climb, too hard to break through.

I know that love will lead us,

And find a way to bring me to you.

So don't be in a hurry,

Think before you count us out,

You don't have to worry,

I won't ever let you down,"

The strange presence was so close now, making the boy almost smile as he sang on with more enthusiasm than ever before.

"If we listen to each other's heart,

We'll find we'll never cheat and fall apart,

And maybe love is the reason why,

For the first time ever we're seeing it,

Eye~ to eye~"

The boy trailed off and the presence halted. The men cheered, clashing their drinks together and laughing stupidly.

"Not bad for a demon! Maybe I'll have use for him tonight!" The men laughed louder. "Not if I have anything to say about it!" "Gentlemen calm yourselves! You can always share my little Siren!" At this the boy shivered in fear and dread, covering in the corner and trying to make himself as small as possible. Oh please no! I beg of you Sea spirit! Spare me!

"AAAHHH!" the boy shot out of his white skin at the sound of the scream of pain. He looked up to see his master with a sword though his chest, men and women screaming in fear as they ran away out of the door and into freedom. The sword was roughly pulled out of the demon of a man, releasing him so he crumbled to the floor lifeless and limp. The boy looked up to see a large dark figure, reddish brown eyes- the colour of blood and fire burning into him- stared at the frightened teen in a heated gaze.

Slowly the figure offered a hand. The boy started at the figure a little more before crawling off of his stool and stand up, but taking one step he almost fell over. He would hand fell head first onto the stone floor if thick tanned arms hadn't wrapped themselves tightly around his waist, an unbreakable grip that was possessive. The man raised his sword to bring it down onto the chains heavily, effectively freeing the boy. The man then scooped the boy up into his arms and ran, leaping over tables to jump onto the top window and look around to see soldiers heading their way, but the man was strong and fats, carrying the teen off into the shadows to disappear.


Egypt: second surprise up and a little fluff for all you yaoi lovers out there, like me :)

Atem: *pleased with the chap because of the fluffy moments and nuzzling Yugi*

Eyot: *rolling my eyes* anyway hope u all enjoyed it!