Chapter 9:
After that, they went home, Yami allowing Yugi to have control again.
The rest of the evening went by quietly, as the siblings wound down for the night.
"Night brother."
"Night Nat. Don't let the Yami games bite."
Yugi ducked missing an eraser as Natsuki smirked.
"Oh hush you. Love you."
"Love you too."
The boy yawned as he got into bed making himself comfortable. He was exhausted and still had a bit of a headache. A nice long rest sounded wonderful to him.
But it felt like he didn't sleep for very long…
"Amooooon! Wake up! We got work to do!"
Who's Amon…?
Yugi turned over on his bed, hiding under his blanket more.
"Let me sleep forever… I'm tired…"
And why did I respond?
"You asked for it. SHOCKWAVE!"
ZAP!
"GAH!"
Yugi fell out of his bed, his blanket flying up into the air.
"Ow! Geeze!"
He looked to whoever attacked him, seeing a young girl standing in front of him with a staff, grinning.
"Lazy Magician you are."
Yugi blinked back confusion, looking at the girl. She was dark colored in skin and deep brown hair. But what really caught his attention was her eyes.
They're… they're like Nat's… and mine…
"Um… Magician…?" Yugi asked, confused.
The girl crossed her arms rolling her eyes.
"Playing forgetful real cute. Come on… Magicians of the Shadows? Protect the King?" She tried as she waved her staff a little to emphasize it.
King…? Magicians of the Shadows…? Isn't that a Duel Monster card…? No Dark Magician… but even then…
… And I don't wanna get shocked again…
"Oh um… right… sorry… guess had a lapse in memory cause I don't know… someone shocked me!"
The girl gave a sheepish look. Then in a voice that sounded all too much like Natsuki's 'innocent voice' she said…
"But you wouldn't get out of bed! I was out of options~"
… N-Nat…? No… I… I'm hearing things… this girl can't be-
"Mana!" a voice called. "You have lessons to get to! Amon! You've been requested to be in the courtyard with the Pharaoh and the Prince!"
"T-The P-Pharaoh…?" Yugi gulped.
The girl, Mana gave him a confused look. "You haven't looked that scared since I swiped the crown and planted it in your bed. What did you do?" She asked making her way for the doorway.
"I… Uh… I…" Yugi sighed. "Nevermind… I… better go…"
"Alright." Mana shrugged before sighing. "I hope Mahad doesn't zap me again if I blow something up… That Sphinx I swear came out of nowhere." She hurried off without another word.
Yugi found himself rather baffled as he looked at the room he was in. It definitely wasn't his bed room. There was a window but no glass to speak of, and everything was made of stone. The room was also decorated with egyptian designs on the walls along with tapestries.
What's going on around here…?
He looked around the room, finding a set of clothes on a table along with what appeared to be accessories and items. Before he knew it, he found himself picking them up and putting them on.
These… feel… familiar… why?
"Amon! The Majesties are waiting!"
"C-Coming!"
And why do I keep answering to that name? And why are people calling me that?
He hurried through a few corridors before coming upon a courtyard. There, he found who he could only assume was the Pharaoh based on his appearance and attire along with the prince… who had a rather large black wolf by his side.
"Ah, there you are Amon." The Pharaoh smiled as Yugi came into their view.
Yugi gave a bow.
"G-Greetings…"
Oh my gosh a PHARAOH!
The prince chuckled. "You look so nervous. Come on do we really look that intimidating like this?" He knelt petting the wolf. "I know Neith here is a little big but.. She's just a pup." He grinned at Yugi crimson eyes flashing.
Yugi's eyes widened.
Those eyes… I… I know those eyes! But… he…
"Y-Yami…?"
The boy blinked. "Yes?"
The Pharaoh looked at Yugi with concern.
"What's the matter Amon? You look like you've seen a ghost."
"I… I-I…"
Yami…. But… I… I don't get it! He looks like ME! Why does… Come to think of it… Why aren't they looking at ME weird? I'm not from Egypt!
Yugi glanced over to a basin, his eyes widening at his appearance. His hair wasn't the spiky tri colored hair he was known for. It was dark brown now. Little messy still but nothing like it usually was… and his skin was just as dark as those around him.
"Amon…? Are you feeling alright?"
"No…" Yugi backed away. "WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND HERE!?"
"YUGI!"
"WAH!"
Yugi fell out of his bed, tangled in his blankets.
"Ow…"
"Yugi?" Yami's voice asked in concern as he materialized next to Yugi… Looking as he usually did. A copy except for his blood red eyes. "Are you alright? You kept screaming."
Yugi looked around, seeing he was back in his room now, sighing in relief.
"Was just a dream…" He ran a hand through his hair. "A really vivid dream.."
Yami frowned. "Sounded more like a nightmare." He laid a hand on his shoulder. "You wanna talk about it?"
"I wouldn't say nightmare… Just… it was really confusing…" Yugi sat back on his bed, bringing his blanket around himself. "People kept calling me by a different name… and I didn't look like myself either…"
"That does sound strange…" Yami hummed in thought, sitting beside him and bringing an arm around Yugi's shoulders. "I would be confused too.."
"Yeah… I think Nat and I have been reading too much about Egypt… That's where I was… Egypt… Least… it seemed that way. Certainly looked like it… not to mention I met the Pharaoh…"
"Maybe it is too much research… You two have been hitting the books a lot as of late." Yami frowned stroking his hair a little. "You need a break… Too much would cause some odd dreams…"
"Yeah… and too much Duel Monsters… apparently I was something called a Magician of Shadow."
Yami blinked.
"Sounds like the Dark Magician… Or a little like it at least…" Yeah way too much Duel Monsters there little brother… "Maybe a break from that game and the research is a good idea…"
Yugi nodded. "Agreed."
Yami nodded before ruffling his hair.
"You have a vivid imagination."
Yugi giggled a bit. "Yeah…" He yawned, laying back down. "Just no madness today… Had enough for one week…"
"Agreed." Yami tucked the blanket around him more. "I'll keep an eye on you… Make sure today's nice and quiet…"
"Thanks Yami…"
"Anytime Yugi… Anytime… Sleep well.."
Yugi closed his eyes, trying to relax.
That dream though…
Why did it feel so real…?