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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Ambassadors I
"Yusei?..." Jack's azure eyes fluttered open, focusing hazily around for a while, then focusing upon a nostalgic face hovering over him.
"Jack? Are you awake?" Yusei murmured, holding onto the blond's hand tightly.
"What happened?...Ngh," Jack grimaced as he tried to sit up, only to realize his body felt weak like a sponge.
Seeing his lover want to sit up prompted Yusei to gently maneuver the latter into a sitting position, then eased himself right behind Jack's head, so that the back rested against his shoulder. Once comfortable enough, the former laced his fingers through the blond's own, exhaling softly as the familiar scent of his lover's hair calmed his nerves.
"You've been asleep for a long time. Ever since you came down with this mysterious illness that kept you bedridden and slumbering for most days."
"I should have listened to you...when you warned me not to call Red Dragon Archfiend too much," Jack winced as he shifted his lower body slightly.
Yusei used his thumb to stroke the back of Jack's hand. "No matter Jack. I have found the answer to our kingdom's revival at last," he said with a smile.
"What is it?" the blond Signer coughed several times, reaching a hand out for the glass of water next to Yusei's arm.
"Atem has become Pharaoh...but I was also notified he has found the Enchanter. If we can get him to our kingdom, then we have a chance at restoring our land to its former glory."
Jack's hand stilled around the glass. "Atem...became Pharaoh?"
"It would appear so."
"I remember it seems like it was only yesterday when the three of us would play together a lot. Hard to believe...he's become Pharaoh," Jack took a sip of cool water.
"Aknamkhanon was on good terms with my father back then. Our two kingdoms were once allies in the past, until father drove the Enchanters out of our land and Aknamkhanon offered them refuge in Egypt. I think that's when our relationship began to sour at that point. Atem came to our land less and less, and finally he stopped coming altogether."
The two sat in relative silence as they reminisced about the past, when they were best friends with Atem as children. Jack and Yusei knew Atem would one day take the throne of Egypt, but they never could've foreseen all three of Egypt's Gods becoming his guardians as well. The ebony-skinned Prince would often tell them tales of Slifer, Obelisk, and the Winged Dragon of Ra.
"Who do you think is more powerful? The Three Egyptian Gods or our dragons?" Jack asked lazily, resting the glass on his lap.
"I would say Atem's Gods. He is not restrained like we are when we call on our dragons to aid us," Yusei replied, taking the glass from Jack's hand.
"Yusei...forgive me."
Startled by this sudden act, Yusei nearly dropped the glass on the floor, but managed to settle it back on the table.
"Why are you sorry? You've done nothing wrong."
"I should've listened to you earlier. I know you've been worried sick over my condition."
Yusei tilted Jack's head back for a kiss on his lips. "Let's just focus on you recovering first," he said when they pulled apart.
"B-Become your c-consort!?" Yugi squeaked even louder, a furious shade of crimson adorning his pale cheeks.
Atem nodded.
"But I'm a male! And you're a male! H-How can we...you know..." the Enchanter hid his blushing face behind the blankets.
"Do not tell me you aren't attracted to me Yugi," Atem smirked a little, finding it adorable that Yugi was hiding his blushing face from view.
"I-I am," the latter admitted softly.
Extending a hand forward towards the hiding Enchanter, the Pharaoh gently yanked the blankets away from Yugi, revealing a flushed face and unusually pink lips that he had never noticed before. Closing the distance between them, Atem could feel Yugi's breath on his face, sending shivers down his spine.
"You took me into your home that day without questions. You nursed me back to health. You helped me take Egypt back from my uncle. I should have said this to you sooner Yugi but...I love you," Atem said, looking straight into Yugi's amethyst eyes.
Yugi could tell Atem wasn't lying.
Those crimson orbs never once wavered as they stared at each other.
"Atem..."
A kiss sealed Yugi's lips as his eyes widened in shock.
However a knock on the door interrupted the two just as Atem was about to deepen the kiss further. Making a mental note to kill whoever it was that dare intrude upon his most private moment, Atem pulled away and turned his head to the door with a scowl on his face.
"Who is it?"
"It's me cousin," Set's muffled voice came from the other side.
"Yes?"
"There's three ambassadors from our...neighbor," the High Priest reported.
Yugi didn't miss the dark look that crossed Atem's face at the mention of the word neighbor.
"Show them them throne room. I'll be there shortly," he finally said.
Set's retreating footsteps faded from earshot as Atem faced Yugi, the latter was slightly hyperventilating from the sudden kiss, but a satisfied look hung upon his face.
"Come."
Yugi trailed after him.
Three figures were standing next to Set when Atem arrived in the throne room moments after, Yugi trailing right behind, the duo holding hands as they walked in, earning the gazes of those in the room. The only one not fazed by this was the High Priest, since he knew of his cousin's intentions to take Yugi as his consort. Isis and the other Sacred Guardians exchanged brief looks with each other, but otherwise remained silent.
The three knelt as Atem sat on his throne, pulling Yugi directly onto his lap, eliciting a small yelp of surprise from the Enchanter.
"A-Atem! What are you doing?" Yugi whispered harshly, wiggling to get free from Atem's confining grip.
"You're mine now Yugi. There's nothing wrong with wanting to show that," Atem whispered back, kissing Yugi's ear for good measure.
The Enchanter shivered at the act.
Set cleared his throat, glaring a bit at his cousin.
"May I present to you Crow Hogan, Leo and Luna of the Kingdom of the Crimson Dragon," the High Priest announced.
Isis whipped her head about sharply.
"The Kingdom of the Crimson Dragon!? It still exists?..." she murmured in awe, resting three fingers on her Necklace.
"You've heard of them?" Mahad inquired, shifting his gaze from the ambassadors to his fellow Guardian.
"Yes. Egypt was once allies with them long ago, but an unfortunate event has turned that relationship sour."
The head of security made a small noise.
"Please rise," Atem waved a hand casually in the air.
Crow and the twins stood up, with the former coming forward with a scroll in his hand. It was a hastily written scroll that he whipped up after Yusei ordered him to travel to Egypt. The document bore the seal of the King and that of his consort, making it official business that cannot be ignored —no matter how much Atem wished he could— therefore the Pharaoh had to read the contents.
Crimson eyes scanned the document carefully.
Yugi snuck a glance at the scroll but couldn't make out clearly what it said thanks to the angle he was in.
"No," Atem said flatly after reading.
"But my Pharaoh-" Crow began.
"I will not lend Yugi to aid in the restoration of your country. I have been through the Underworld and back to get him by my side. I'm not letting him go now," Atem said bluntly, snapping the scroll shut.
"Please! Our rivers are dry! Our lands are dead! Our people will die if we do not return with the Enchanter," Crow implored, going as far as to kneel on both feet, bowing low to Atem and shoving his pride aside for once.
"Crow!" the twins cried.
Unwilling to see anymore suffering on his behalf, Yugi wriggled out of Atem's lap and walked towards the humble man.
"My name is Yugi, I am the Enchanter you're looking for. Is what you said true? Your lands are dying and your rivers are dry?" he asked with a gentle smile.
The orange-haired Signer lifted up his head, and at that moment, he never thought he'd see someone so pure and innocent like the young man standing before, offering a hand in aid, a warm smile upon his lips.
"Yes," Crow managed to say.
With a wave of his hand, Yugi called forth a Water Sprite, the spirit dancing and spinning merrily in the air prior to resting on Crow's shoulder.
"Woah!" Leo exclaimed.
"She's so beautiful!" Luna added.
This being his first time ever seeing a spirit, Crow held out a hand and the Sprite leapt into his palm, giggling and doing backflips, tumbling around several times and then flipping herself delicately onto Yugi's index finger.
"You wish for me to help your kingdom?"
"Our king, Fudou Yusei, wishes to have you come and restore our lands so we can survive once more. A hundred year war had torn our home apart, and without your help...we won't last very long," Crow dipped his head in shame.
Yugi turned around to face Atem.
"Yugi-"
"I'm going to help them Atem," he said, cutting off the Pharaoh's words.
"I won't let you," Atem replied harshly, gripping the arm of his chair.
"They'll die if I don't go!"
"So will Egypt if you leave!" countered the Pharaoh angrily.
The Enchanter narrowed his eyes. "Why are you so stubborn? It's clear they won't survive long without my help!" he waved a hand behind without looking, nearly smacking Crow in the face.
"You don't know...do you Yugi?" Atem murmured, the truth dawning upon him.
"Know what?" Yugi snapped irritably.
"That the very first King of the Crimson Dragon Kingdom drove your people off his land and into Egypt, where Ramses II offered them refuge."
Silence.
"You mean...I'm from...I am...I'm not Egyptian by birth?" Yugi whispered in a horrified voice.
To be continued...
Review?
Another fast update as a present to my readers, I know many of you want me to update fast haha.
I just threw in Ramses' name for reference -sweats-
ooooo will Yusei actually fight Atem over Yugi?
I'm thinking of bringing in several others in to fight over him as well XD
I'll give you a hint: It's the three Knights of Atlantis ;D
But I'll have to figure out how to work that into the story too.
See you all next time!
Shadow Songstress~
