Kon'nichiwa!

Disclaimer: I neither own Yu-gi-oh or the orignial plot.

Notes:

-This is sadly the last chapter. For everyone who supported me through-out this story, thank you so much. This is for everyone who read this, and mostly for those who took the time to give me advice and reviewed.
-for reference later in the story, a 'mistral' is a strong wind that marks the end of winter. A 'zepher' is a warm wind, sometimes from the sky.
-I will be shortly starting a new story, it's actually mentioned slightly in this chapter. "Kiyurei". Please when I post this,I would be very grateful if you would support me through that story too.

Arigatou!

Small tears formed in my eyes. I closed them to stop them from flowing. My friends… Magician's Valkyria, Dark Paladin, Harpy Lady, Luster Dragon, Kuribo and others. I remember those I lost lost to the Seal; Woodland Sprite, Dark Elf, Mystical Elf, Spear Dragon, amongst others. I remembered Master always encouraging me, helping me. I remembered my dream of becoming one of Pharaoh's elite spell-casters. I remember Mana, the person I would always be; Dark Magician Girl the one I always was.

I opened my eyes, heart filled with light; hope and peace. I saw sparkles of light enter Pharaoh's duel disk. "What's this? Wait- of course!" I understood. It was the light of the captured souls. Clearing my throat, I call out to the monsters in the sky. "Let's go! We must lend our lights to the Pharaoh as well!"

In a kneeling position, I flew through the sky and into his disk. Monsters followed me through the sky, our light pink whilst theirs gold. To my surprise, I could see things in the Pharaoh's perspective. "Wake up now… the three gods of Eygpt!"

Suddenly, he was standing on normal land again. Well, normal as in on a floating castle, anyway. As I watch, Leviathan untangles itself from the circular piece of floating land and flies above the clouds. Pharaoh's spirit, too, leaves. I was left to hover, invisible, beside the three remaining men. I wish I could see what Pharaoh was doing. Curiosity burned at me, and I longed to see.

After what seemed like an enternaty, the body of a serpent fell from the clouds. Leviathan! Bright lights flowed out of every inch of its skin. Monsters and human souls alike appeared, and the dark clouds breaking up. I saw souls return to their bodies and interacting with others wile floating in the sky. I partly understood their sentiment. It was the only time a human would ever see and talk to their dead loved ones without being dead themselves. I called out loudly to the thousands of inhabitants of my home.

"Fly through the sky and return to the Dominion of Beasts!" I watched them all swarm through. I didn't go with them. I wanted to thank the pharaoh before I left. Sitting on my wand, I flew to the hovering castle. There was a portal there, swriling blue. Kaiba ran through, quickly followed by blonde-boy, but Pharaoh hesitated before he left.

He turned and I too shifted my gaze. Dartz! Doesn't he ever just give up? Oh – and his dragon too. It appeared behind him, less solid in form. Pharaoh summoned Teimaiosu and told him to attack, but a counterattack nearly destroyed him. Pharaoh, worried, about him ordered him to return to his deck.

Pharaoh spoke, "As long as you are still here, things will always be the same. In my battles, I am supported by everyone. For the first time, it is clear to me – my responsibility as pharaoh. It is to destroy the darkness of the world. But it's fine. Come here. All the anger and hatred of the world – I'll accept it all. The dark force of this planet – just rely on me." Pharaoh steps forward and spread his arms wide to either side, as if shielding the world by inviting Dartz to attack. Pharaoh… For the first time in several millenia, he was the pharaoh I knew him as. Even now, I can see the regal white and navy robes, the tinkle of gold and darker skin.

Leviathan turned into a black whirlwind and surrounded Pharaoh. Pharaoh! But even as I moved closer, there was nothing I could do alone against this darkness. Both Yugi and I hovered uselessly on the side. I was in such a position that neither could see me. After what seemed years, Pharaoh broke free. Using the strength in his heart, he managed to save both our worlds. Pharaoh fell backwards in weakness, but Yugi caught him and helped him toward the portal. I smiled. Neither has noticed me and now was not the time for conversation. I flew into the sky, watching from above. The other two men made it back to a helicopter, and it took off.

Wait! What about Pharaoh and Yugi? The place was sinking into the ocean, waves splashing over the top. I spotted the gold sparkle of his pendant. I used the last of my strength and guided the two to a shore nearby. But that was all my energy. I couldn't keep up in the air. As I fell toward the ocean, I felt no regrets. I may be gone now, but Pharaoh is safe and I served him well. I closed my eyes, waiting for my splash into the ocean.

I was suddenly aware that I wasn't falling anymore. I cracked open my eyes, to see a bright flash of green. Huh? I craned my head up and saw Teimaiosu! He had caught me? Ah! Blushing slightly, I made to scramble out of his arms, but nearly fell again in exhaustion… and ended up moving no where. I grinned sheepishly up at his one good eye. He laughed back. There was a flash of red to my left and looked to see Henomosu holding up a glowing hand.

"Mystical Elf's special ability." I hopped up and floated to the side. Thanking him, I looked down, feeling a bit awkward.

"Why so shy?" I was suddenly forced to look up as a gloved finger lifted my chin. I blushed slightly to see Teimaiosu so close to me – again. "You're quite pretty, you know." That magnified my blush three times over. He grinned at me and pushed my visor over my eyes.

I pushed it back up further than it originally was and glared lightly at him. Why does everyone do that? I turned at the sound of a voice, deeper than Teimaiosu's, it was Critiasu. "By the way, what your name?"

"Me? I- I'm Dark Magician Girl…" I trail off, not knowing what to say.

" 'Dark Magician Girl? A pretty name for a pretty girl." The remaining knight winked at me. I smiled brightly at them all, courage returning to me.

"Well, not bad yourself, eh?" I sloppily winked, a exagerated copy of his. The three laughed and it didn't feel so stiff anymore. "So, anyway, let's go see Pharaoh!" Letting them lead the way, I held tightly onto my wand, letting it pull me toward the tiny insland. Pharaoh were lucky I could find it under all the waves!

Reaching the shore, I hovered a few feet of the ground. I saw Yugi lying face-down on the ground. "Yugi, wake up!" Slowly, his eyes part and he gets up, the translucent form of Pharaoh appearing beside him, the sunset lights shining on their pendant that saved them.

We appeared before them, much closer to the ground. Yugi spoke happily, "It's Dark Magician Girl! And the three knights."

I remember a time where he said the same sentence, and I remember my slight annoyance at his stating-the-obvious-manner. But now, I am quite fond of it. I replied joyfully, "I'll bring back all the souls released back with me. Then, we can live peacefully! Thank you very much!"

Teimaiosu echoes my thoughts further thanking them, followed by the other two. Pharaoh responds, saying that it was their courage and loyalty that will pierce through the darkness forever.

The knights fly away into the dimming lights in the sky, I made to follow, but abruptly I stopped. Turning around, I said, "Pharaoh, thank you very much… For something…" I reached behind my neck, fumbling slightly. After a moment, I untangled both necklaces, revealing a very delicate silver chain with a single diamond heart. I held it out to Pharaoh and he accepted it, looking at it confusedly. I already felt naked without it, the familiar weight gone. "It was my sister's. Her name was Kiyurei, a long, long time ago. Have it in my gratitude."

He shook his head, holding it out back to me. "I can't. I know it is precious to you."

Laughing slightly, I pushed it back toward him. "I don't need it anymore. You showed me something, Pharaoh. I don't need it to remember her by, because I have her here." I pressed a hand to my heart. "I have all of my memories about her, and they will never fade from my heart." I paused then continued on. "Pharaoh…" He looked inquiringly at me, as I trailed off the silence.

I was about to remind him that he needed to find his own memories. Until, then he would not be able to move on from events in his life – or whatever this is. The thing I learned is the the memories in one's equals to their strength and courage. I knew that he would soon find them again. I wished him the best of luck. But he knew this already. He didn't need to be reminded.

I winked at him holding up a finger. "No, it's nothing. Goodbye…"

I turned and chased after the three retreating figures. Ah! The portal is so small now! I hope I'll be able to pass through! I squeezed passed at the last possible second, and when my vison cleared, I was in my own home again. The lights entirely faded from the light and I sat on my wand to drift down to my house.

Walking into my room, I saw Kuribo bouncing impatiently around the room. Seeing me, I bounced into my chest. I hugged it slightly before letting it go. "Hey, how're ya?" It looked expectently at me and I furrowed my brow trying to remember what it was. "Oh, right… I owe you something, don't I? What would you like?" It bounced around the room and the landed in front if me, 'kuri'ing.

I guess we're playing charades, then. Hmm… Kuribo sleeping on my bed, sitting on my table and perching on the windowsill. "You want to…?" Kuribo looked at me, and I could imagine its exaperated reply. I decided to just guess randomly. "Take a nap? Eat something? Play a game? Live here? Do – "

"Kuri!" I was interrupted. I stared at him. He… wants to live here?

"Okay, if you like, I guess…" It happily started bouncing on the spot again. Suddenly I hear the front door opening. Master! I rushed out, Kuribo at my heels. "Master!" I saw him, looking tired. "Hey, how are you! I haven't seen you in a long time!"

He smiled me and replied, "Ah… I wanted to try contacting some of the banished monsters to help us fight." I looked at him questioningly. "But it never worked out. Halfway through, I died in battle and only now have I returned. But Dark Sage tells me you did well fighting against Leviathan. I saw you myself, a window of light in the dark. Like a mistral from the sky. A zepher." He smiled brightly at me, and I flushed at his praise. "By the way, Mana, who's that bouncing behind you?"

Mana? He hasn't called me 'Mana' since, well, five thousand years. Looking back, I saw Kuribo beaming back at me. "Well, you see, Master…" I paused, not knowing exactly how to say this. "You gave him to me! I decided to keep it as my friend." I nodded more to convince myself and then continued. "So, I was wondering… could he live here with me?"

Master stared me a bit. "…Live here…? As your pet?" Pet? I guess that will do. Many monsters had 'pets' of small monsters like Kuribo. It was more my friend… but that was one way of saying it. I nodded. He considered it carefully. "Fine, but I don't want to see a hair of it in my things. You take care of it, now." With that, he swept away, leaving me and my 'pet' alone.

"So, Kuribo, you're officially live here now. What to go out for a bit?" We walked aimlessly around the bustling streets. Ah, this is what it's supposed to be like. Crowded with many different monster, not like the deserted streets I saw before. I suddenly remembered something we had to do. Leading the way, we headed to a small shop squeezed between a spellbook store and an armor stall. "Woodland Sprite! Are you here?" Hearing her soft answer, I weaved my way between customers, Kuribo clinging on to the point of my magician's helm.

Managing to appear before her, I smiled. "Glad to see you back. By the way, Mystic was here in your absense, getting a potion for me. I came back to pay for it."

She spoke and I leaned clsoe to hear her soft voice. "Don't worry about it. You saved us all. A small vial of potion is nothing. You can have all the potions here at anytime, for free." I gaped at her and her generous offer.

"You don't have to – "

She interrupted, "but I want to." I looked at her, before gracefully accepting the gift.

"Thanks so much!" After her nod, I hurried from the shop, the door frame knocking Kuribo off. I stopped running and turned back to see Kuribo picking itself off the floor. "Are you okay?" It 'kuri'ed and hopped up and down.

I walked out onto the bright streets, the sun blinding me slightly.

"Dark Magician Girl!" Huh? I turned back, but couldn't see anything because the sun was in my eyes. I pulled down my visor to shield my eyes… and saw Magician of Black Chaos. Storming toward me looking completely furious. Now that I think about it, I remember him being very touchy about people taking his stuff. He found out about the water and food, didn't he?

"Hey, Dark Magic – oof!" Kuribo jumped onto his face, blocking me from his sight. I quickly took the opportunity to run off. I looked back to see Kuribo jump off his face, landing on one side of his helm. Its weight tipped it to the side, making the steaming magician look crazier than he was previously. Kuribo exploded, using the pressure to leap off and bounce quickly away.

"Maigician Girl! I'll get you and your pet! I saw him running wildly toward me, hair flying and headpiece hanging to one side . Ah! I turned to the front and ran harder. Ah! He wouldn't actually do anything to me, would he?

I got to find a place to hide! He has better magic than me, I can't use magic… Where's a clay pot to hide in when you need one!

Thank you so much for reading,
Jisushika-chan

May 31, 2006