Title- ShisouHiryuu

Part-33/33

Author- DMYamiyugi

Warning- Yaoi…um…killings, demon things, and…yeah ; Using Atemu as well, not Yami.

Genre- Romance I think…some sad stuff and all…

Parings- YugixAtemu and maybe some others

Disclaimer- I do own Yugioh:D looks around the area Oh fine…I don't! ;-;

Summary- Young Yugi is a freshman at collage. Everything is new, and he is struggling slightly to become comfortable with his surroundings. Having to contain his family secret as well, he becomes stressed. One day, he runs into a young sophomore, who has some secrets of his own that intertwine with Yugi's. And soon, secrets will be reveled and some for the better good and pure happiness and others drawing the darkness closer and closer.

Chapter 33- Battle of Fates

One elegant coal brow quirked, lids narrowed, and irises darken. That look Mizuka just gave them was sending chills up and down his spine. He didn't want to know what that looks meant.

Then again, he probably already knew.

Yugi groaned and leaned forward over Atemu's back, slowly running his fingers through the fiery black mane. A keening noise rumbled from Atemu's throat.

--Nervous hikari?-- he asked. The teen did not answer, and turned his head to the side.

-Yeah…but…then again no- he closed his eyes and breathed out slowly. Yugi opened his mouth to speak, and then closed it, not knowing how to word what he wanted to be told. "I have no idea," he finally began, "how to fight…in a war. In a battle, I've never even done playful fighting when I was young. How am I supposed to do this?" he murmured, his silver iris flickering into violet again. Atemu snorted and shook his head.

--Just do what you know and what others have taught you. Don't worry; you're stronger then them, we'll win love-- Atemu's eyes graced over Yugi's form, showing reassurance and understanding. Yugi stared and rose up on Atemu's back. Brushing a strand of hair from his face, he raised his arm to shoulder length out in front of himself. Violet eyes blast into a fiery silver as a sword appeared in Yugi's right hand. It was hoary color, quite unlike before when Yugi summoned this sword. No fire surrounded it, and it was any old medieval sword. The mage brought the weapon back to his side and gave a nod with his head.

Atemu, though confused, complied. Wings flap, sending a gust of wind downward, and the beast rose. Crimson eyes glistened as the dragon reared his head and took the dive.

Dark golden eyes gleamed as she watched her opponents dive down for an attack. "Mmm…" she licked her dry lips subconsciously. "I believe my dear brother is in way over his head this time…hehe, cousin," she hollered behind her to the other dragon. "Why don't you and you're friends greet our dear relative." The gray dragon gave a snort in reply and treaded forward. He raised his head, eyes narrowing gleefully.

Great elastic like wings spread out from behind his shoulder blade and the dragon took flight. Two other dragons shot off behind him.

The gray one ascended at great speeds, and he was almost at the altitude Atemu and Yugi were. His eyes glistened and he let out a hot breath. Pumping his wings downward, the dragon twisted his head to the side and suddenly flung it forward. A great burst of white magic burst from the beast's mouth, heading straight for Yugi.

The mage fell back and swung his blade forward in an attempt to decrease the intensity of the attack. It barley faltered in it's power and Yugi was pushed over the side of Atemu's shoulder's.

--Aibou!-- Demon red eyes flickered back and Atemu immediately swung around dove to catch his light. Yugi landed with a loud thud on the dragon's shoulders.

-Damnit, I guess…- he paused to regain his balance. -Attacking head on is not a good idea- Atemu shorted and tossed his head.

--No shit!-- he growled, giving the gray dragon a glare. The other stared back with just as much loathe, and breathed out heavily through his nose. Atemu narrowed his eyes and bared his teeth to the other. The grey one swung his head to the side and raised his lips to show his canines as well. Atemu blinked and closed his mouth, barley rearing his head back. He made a low guttural sound in his throat --He's looking for a challenge-- he muttered, off-handily.

Yugi took in a deep breath, and the let it out gradually.

The grey dragon raised his 'brow' questionably. --What in the world are you waiting for…?-- he thought. The other was just hovering there, baring his teeth to show dominance. The grey one almost laughed. His silly cousin, kill him? It was laughable to even the most idiotic of dragons.

Atemu made a spitting like motion, and suddenly dived again at the opposing dragons. The grey one rolled his eyes. --Seems like Atemu never learns…Oi!-- he bellowed to the other dragons behind him. --Kill the yami no ryuu! No mercy!-- The beasts behind him snorted and many immediately took flight.

Silver eyes gleamed, and a smirk graced demon lips.

Cold eyes watched as the mage leaps off of the shadow dragons back. Yugi dived through the air, wind whistling through his ears. He raised his hand up, sword ready and bursting into silver flames. The one dragon in the front of the pack let out an anguished screech as fire and medal sliced right down the middle of his body. The beast right behind that one let out a roar and opened his mouth wide, magic spinning into a fiery flame inside the cavern.

Yugi smirked, his body suddenly no longer falling but sitting on Atemu's back. The dragon paused for a moment for the mage to catch his breath and then shot forward, sharpened canines biting down onto the dragon's neck. Atemu snorted and ripped back, tearing the veins and arteries right out of the beings neck. Yugi stood now, and ran forward over his lover's head and onto the dragons falling body. He spirited along the corpse, until he got to the tail. The mage flexed his legs and pushed off of the animal's body, landing on a live dragons back.

This particular dragon was a deep plum color, his scales casting off a royal red shimmer. Wide eyes flickered back to Yugi and wild silver eyes locked with the animals own. Spinning his sword so it was facing down, Yugi plunged the weapon into the animals shoulder. An inhuman shriek tore from the animal's mouth as he tried to buck and throw Yugi off. The one with the silver eyes ripped his blade out of the dragon and did a back flip off the animal. Headfirst, Yugi plummeted towards the ground.

Atemu shot into the air, trying to shake off a chasing dragon. He growls low, and suddenly turns to face his opponent. He opened his great jaws, and a burst of shadow magic erupted from the orifice. The one behind him evaded the attack, smirking in amusement. He beats his wings and shoots upward. Atemu rears back, flapping his wings up to push him down and evade the other. Shooting up, the dragon suddenly twits and plummets.

Atemu growled and watched as the being came ever closer. Suddenly, the dragon's head snapped down, as if a massive weight just rammed into his back. Atemu raised his eyes to see the hilt of a sword jutting right out of the junction between the neck and skull of the dragon. Crimson eyes blinked with amusement, and he watched Yugi pull his sword out and leap off of the descending dead corpse. Atemu swoops under and the mage as gracefully as he could, landed over the other shoulders. The dragon swooped sideways and shot down toward the ground once again.

"Well, well well…" Mizuka murmured, fingers brushing over his chin. "They seem to be holding their own…hnm," She directed her gaze towards her cousin who was still hovering at least three yards off of the ground in front of her. --Kill Yugi in anyway possible. Make sure Atemu is hurt-- she smirked. --But let him suffer a bit…--

The grey one snorted and beat his scale-like wings. He met Atemu head on.

Mouths wide, fangs clashing, and an all out animalistic battle began. Atemu bit down on his cousin's neck, the other slashed his claws along his opponent's stomach. Yugi all the while was waiting for the opportune moment to leap onto the grey ones back.

Atemu nipped at his cousin's neck and locked his jaws. Silver eyes flashed and the young mage sprinted forward to jump and land over the grey ones shoulders. He raised his blade high, about to thrust the sword into the dragon's ribcage, when out of the corner of his eye he could see Atemu lost his grip on the dragon.

Cold demon eyes locked with Yugi's, and his vision went white. A blast of magic rammed into Yugi's chest, right under his clavicle bones. He couldn't breathe, move, or defend; he body was completely paralyzed. He was falling with no way to cast a spell.

The grey one growled, amused, and shot forward to lock his jaws around Yugi's prone body, immediately crushing the tiny bones that occupied it. Right as his teeth surrounded the teen, he was roughly jerked back as Atemu's own teeth bit right into his vein. The dragon screeched and tied to fight Atemu off. The shadow dragon growled and latched his claws onto the chest of the cousin and began ripping at the skin. He shook his head wildly, forcing his teeth to break skin and suddenly a loud cracking sound snapped through the air.

Atemu let the dead one to fall out of his grasp and beat his wings wildly and feverishly, forcing himself to "sprint" towards Yugi. The dragon could see that Yugi's body was recovering from the magic, for he made no motion to cast an indication.

The ground came ever closer.

Was he going to make it?

Atemu growled, fear entering him. If Yugi hit the ground he would for sure die, not even a mage could take that fierce of an impact. His body twisted and, wings beat so hard that his joints were beginning to feel as if they were on fire.

The boy's legs were right in front of his nose. Just a little more; so close, so very close.

The ground was less then 10 yards away. Atemu grunted in fear. Also, he could see the flick of scales and dragon-like colors shooting off from the ground. Atemu stretched his neck out and gave one last hard flap. He opened his mouth and bit down on Yugi's shit.

Making sure that the fabric wouldn't rip; Atemu shot forward, barley avoiding the hard, cold cement ground. Though tired, the shadow dragon still beat his wings, shooting upwards to hover over a skyscraper. He gently placed Yugi on the building. The mage fell to the ground, groaning as pain shot up his arms and across his shoulders.

Atemu took in a breath and let it slowly escape his lips. --Dear god aibou…I really thought I wasn't going to catch you…-- he murmured. Shaking his regal head, Atemu gently nudged Yugi's shoulder. Suddenly, the mage screamed, body withering in pain. Atemu reared back, alarmed.

The mage let out a hiss of pain, and cracked his eyes open to stare into resentful crimson eyes. -Sorry…it…really did hurt…- he turned his head to he was staring away from Atemu. 'How could I let this happen…he hit my right there, right fucking there…' he growled into his mind, and closed his eyes in pain.

Atemu blinked, ears folding down in anxiety and submissive manner. --Hikari…are you…-- he trailed off, eyes fearful.

Right ear flicked up and to the right. Someone was coming they had to keep moving. Mizuka wanted Yugi dead, and she was going to keep sending dragons out again and again to kill him.

Atemu walked forward and leaned down so he was almost lying on the ground. --Hikari get on me, we have to keep moving. This is a battle, we can't sit still!-- he urged.

Yugi cracked his eye open, remorse filled within them. -I…can't…-- he muttered. Atemu's ears perked forward and his eyes widened.

--…Wh-what do you mean hikari?-- he breathed. Yugi rolled his head so it was almost buried into the ground.

-My arms are paralyzed, that grey dragon hit me just in the right spot- he chocked out, tears beginning to run down his face. -I can't…fucking move them!!!!- Atemu reared back again at Yugi's outburst. He blinked, and glanced to his right at oncoming dragons, then back to Yugi. The dragon swallowed, and tried to dry his wet throat.

'W-what do I-I do….?' He whispered, eyes flickering from the dragons to his lover and back and forth. The dragon bit his lip, body tensing. Turing back to Yugi he opened his mouth and griped the teen's shirt. Lifting Yugi up Atemu craned his neck around and gently placed Yugi over his shoulders. Yugi plopped down, but gave his lover a confused look.

-Atemu, I can't…!-

--Yes you can-- Atemu cut him off. --Holds on with your legs just…try-- he said softly, beating his wings. Yugi leaned forward, his arms flopping over Atemu's neck. He squeezed his legs together; giving Atemu the signal he was ready. The dragon nodded and beat his wings down.

The rose off of the building, and the dragon the shot left. He could sense the other dragons gaining speed. Atemu growled menacingly, but his eyes showed fear. He dived down, attempting to evade the army that was coming ever so closer.

He could hear Yugi hiss behind him in shock, as the teen almost lost his balance. Atemu beat his wings downward hard and shot back to level flying.

He dodged around a building, and the dragons followed. He swooped up and then down; he never gained any distance between him and the dragons. Atemu eyes darted from side to side, trying to find an escape rout. They were closing in, and Yugi was useless if the dragons got in biting distance of him. Atemu swallowed and suddenly his eyes snapped open.

He turned his head downward, to where the magic was coming from. Eyes widen, and mouth hangs open, agape.

The being below him grinned; her sapphire eyes twinkled with understanding and mirth. The mage grinned and she swooped up to hover beside the dragon and his carrier. Her deep ocean blue wings beat heavily, the wind billowing through her hair and across the shimmering feathers. She flew over to now over above Atemu and reached down.

Yugi could feel himself being lifted into the air by strong, feminine hands. He craned his head around to be face to face with a human face. Yugi's eyes widened as he felt the heat of Atemu's body underneath him leave. The teen gasped. His eyes shot up to lock with relived crimson eyes. Suddenly, without any notice, Atemu grunted and dived downward, and spun around to face the dragons. Serena watched with grief, and quickly spun her head around to dive down towards the ground.

"W-Wait!" Yugi bellowed. "Serena, wait!!" Yugi craned his head backward, trying to see Atemu and the others, but they had already turned a corner. They were out of sight. "Serena, what about Atemu, what about Atemu!!" he screamed, trying to pound his hands into her arms, only to soon realize that the limps did absolutely nothing. Yugi's eyes filled with fear and a desperate emotion. 'That's…right…' he murmured, eyes glazed over, turning forward. 'All I was doing was slowing Atemu down…because…I just…' tears of frustration filled his eyes. 'Why in the world did I think I could do this?' he thought wretchedly. Serena, here arms still clutching to Yugi's small form glanced down at her cousin.

"Yugi…I'm sorry, but we need to get you to the ground where I can fix you up," she then smiled and winked. Yugi looked up with a forlorn expression. "Nothing is ever hopeless."

Yugi blinked, bewildered, and soon directed his attention to the ground again. Serena glided over the pavement, away from the army and battle. Slowly, she began to descend so she was just hovering above the ground. Serena rounded her body so it was upright and gently landed on. She took a moment to gain her footing, and then set Yugi down on the grass. The mage groaned, his arms flopping to his side uselessly.

Serena's eyes took on a concerned glow, as she flung her hands to the side making her sapphire wings disappear. The elder kneeled in front of her cousin. "Here," she murmured, gently taking Yugi's arms and laying them as comfortable as she could at Yugi's side.

Bright eyes watched her every movement. She finished and moved back. Yugi stared at her for a moment, then directed his eyes to the ground. "…Thanks," he finally said. Serena waved her hands.

"No problem. Now, let me see…" she trailed off as her hands began sliding up and down Yugi's arm, a deep golden glow emitting from her palms.

She blinked and drew her hands away. "He got you close, but just enough away that I can temporarily heal it up. However, if they hit you again, I will have no power to even temporarily heal you. Also," she added. "When this is all…done, you will have to see a Elder Sage back at the main house, for they can help," Serena explained. Yugi nodded.

"Do what ever you can…please," he added the last word pleadingly, his eyes glancing behind to where they left Atemu. Serena nodded and placed her hands back on Yugi's arms; she began muttering a spell and her hands shone a light greenish color.

"This'll take a little while," she muttered. Yugi nodded, both of the trailing off into silence.

Yugi swallowed hesitantly, "Where's…grandpa and sensei?" he asked. Serena smiled.

"I think they have finally realized that they should do whatever then can to help you and you're partner. Last I saw them, they were heading up the road to where the dragon army is," Serena explained. Yugi blinked, his eyes widening with each blink.

"They're…helping…Atemu?" he breathed, awe clearly hinting off of every one of his words. Serena nodded, her hands traveling up to Yugi's shoulder.

"Yup…I think," she paused for a moment, her hands staling. "I think both of them just needed a little push…a whole dragon army trying to take over the world," she said sarcastically, her hands moving again and a cocky grin over her face. Yugi couldn't help but let a stray laugh pass his smiling lips.

"Arigato Serena," he murmured. Serena smile widened.

"As I recall from my training with Aokii, that means 'Thank You', am I correct?" she asked. Yugi laughed lightly again.

"Yes; yes it does."

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The wind whistled through his ears as he took another dive towards the ground and swerving to the right to avoid the oncoming dragons. Atemu ducked under some low power lines, his eyes glancing back to see that the others were almost on his tail. Growing in annoyance, Atemu swooped up and then down again.

He spun downward, spinning through an alleyway and into what should be a busy and packed highway. Now, it was desolate, barren, and neither car nor human could be seen anywhere.

'For the better anyway,' Atemu muttered in his mind, craning his head around and opening his mouth to shoot a blast of shadow magic at his opponents. He managed to knock one down. Atemu grunted in accomplishment and dived yet again to, avoiding heading straight first into the ground with profound talent. Two behind him missed that calculation and ran right into the pavement, allowing a few laughs to pass Atemu's lips. He directed his eyes forward, the crimson ablaze with confidence and bravery.

That emotion passed as soon as it arrived as Atemu's eyes were now occupied with fear. He beat his wings wildly, trying to slow himself down from running straight into Mizuka. How could he not tell he had gone in a circle, how, HOW? A screech tore from his lips as his body suddenly went numb, his limbs no longer at his command.

Atemu flapped his wings slower now and gently landed on the ground in front of his sister. Though his body showed obedience, Atemu's eyes were full of hatred and disgust.

He growled at her. --Let me GO MIZUKA!-- he screamed, forcing his will against the strong magic. Nothing happened. Atemu continued to struggle inwardly, as on the outside he was as still as stone.

Mizuka watched him with little fascination and then smirked. --There is no way that you will be able to get out of this one brother of mine. Yugi is not here…you're advantage over me has been taken-- her smirk grew, --out of the picture-- Atemu's struggling faltered and his eyes snapped opened to stare at Mizuka fearfully.

--You didn't…-- he murmured. --No, he got helped by Serena he…!--

--We shot her down-- Mizuka mumbled, crossing her arms and turning her body to the side. --Killed the woman and her little 'package'-- Mizuka leered inwardly, loving this game; oh did she love to play this one. If Atemu had any control, he would have ripped that woman's head off right there.

Was she telling the truth? She never does, never has, why believe her now? Why? It's just a mind game she's playing, one that she always plays! Atemu tried to clench his teeth, but they did nothing. --You're…lying-- he ground out, eyes showing pure and utter loath for the woman standing in front of him. --I know, I KNOW he is alive. Yugi would not fall to one of your weak soldiers!-- Atemu in his mind spit to the side. --Tch, not even you Mizuka could beat him now…and…-- Atemu paused for a moment, gaining more confidence. --And, you can't-- his jaw twitched, and his legs began shaking. --Beat…me…either….!-- Atemu's head began craning upward, his crimson eyes flashing an unholy and powerful red.

Mizuka smirk was beginning to falter.

--You cannot…control me anymore!!-- Atemu growled, then suddenly let out a deep guttural sound, mixed between a roar and a scream. His wings twitched and suddenly looked as if they snapped out of some invisible holding fabric. They beat proudly, and Atemu arched his back up, breaking through the invisible spell that bound him.

He shook his head regally and soon directed his wild, fire spirited eyes towards his sister. --If you don't remember sister-- he hissed treading forward toward her. --I gained a new power, and my magic…is no longer as weak as when I was living at home-- Atemu continued forward, Mizuka not moving a step. She had lost her cockey smirk, which was now replaced with an annoyed frown.

"Yes brother, I am well aware of that; but don't you go talking down to me anytime soon," she spat, allowing her arms to fall freely to her sides. Atemu smirked and shot forward, mouth wide, fangs glistening. Mizuka jumped back, a ball of magic appearing in her hand. Atemu missed her and slide to a stop.

Mizuka's smirk came back, and launched the magic. Atemu's head whipped around, his crimson eyes widening. An elongated screech tore from his lips, as the dragon was barley able to avoid the blast. The golden magic seared across his side, burning the blackened fur and skin. Atemu howled, sidestepping to avoid having a hard and unwanted collision with the ground. His legs shook in pain, and his vision has begun to fuzz.

"If I do recall, brother," Mizuka waltz up next to his head, hand raised. "You said you were stronger than me now," her smirk widened as she brought her fist down on the dragons forehead. A startled shriek ripped though the once clear air as the animal was brought to the ground by a simple 'human' hand. Mizuka stood at her full height again, wringing out her wrist to ride herself of the slight stinging sensation. Atemu groaned cracking his eyes opened to lock with gold. "So…" Mizuka began, turning on her heel, to then slam her left foot over Atemu's head, stopping any of his attempts at moving.

"I do remember you saying…I was weaker Atemu…" Atemu could hear laughter from above. "And now you are under my foot, not able to move," she trailed off, leaning down so her face was right next to Atemu's ear. "I believe this is a sign that you, dear brother, are still just as weak as you were so many years ago," she chuckled, sending chills down Atemu's spine. His breath quickened, but he hid it from Mizuka's ever knowing eyes. Growling, Atemu withered under Mizuka's foot, trying to get his head away. His snake-like body curled about, but otherwise his head stayed locked in place.

Mizuka laughed and dug her heel into the dragon's skull. Atemu wined in pain. "Poor, poor Atemu," she taunted, raising her arm, fingers outstretched and flexed. Her eyes narrowed, and an odd bloodlust filtered into her eyes. Suddenly, a ball of magic appeared in her right palm. Mizuka smirk widened, showing her pointed teeth. "Sayonara…otouto…" crimson eyes whipped up to face her. Her golden eyes sparkled with unknown pleasure. "See you in hell."

The female's arm rose higher as the ball of magic churned. She took in a sharp breath, before suddenly screaming in pain. Mizuka fell back, her left hand clutching a bloody shoulder. Atemu's eyes widened as the missing limb fell before him, the magic fading and blood spewing all across the ground and in his face. It took the shadow a moment to gain what happened; one minute Mizuka was about to kill him, the next shrieking bloody murder. Atemu flung out his wings and stood, immediately taking flight away from his sister.

"KUUUSO!1" Mizuka screamed, her face getting darker and darker by the second. Her cheeks thinned, and her veins in her temples looked like they were about to burst from the female's anger. "Otoutosan2!!! Kimi wa koko ni senaka o modoru3!!" she yelled, her left hand clutching her de-armed shoulder even tighter. The woman's face was no covered in a thin layer of blood, and her lips were drawn up in a vicious scowl. Atemu speed away, not even daring to look to see who might have shot Mizuka's arm off.

His sister almost never spoke Japanese, Atemu did not know why, but every time it did, it lead to Atemu getting another scar. The dragon beat his wings faster; he had to get away; get away; get away!

The dragon took a sharp turn around a building, not even glancing behind him to see if he was being followed. Shooting up, Atemu's body shook in slight pain; he was forcing himself to fly higher and faster then ever before. Gracing over the top of a building, Atemu slowly beat his wings and collapsed onto the cement of the roof. His legs shook with fatigue, but the dragon would not give in. He shook his regal head, trying to clear it.

'Deep breaths…in…out, in…out,' he thought to himself. --In…out…-- slowly his breath was returning to normal. --In, out…in…!-- Atemu suddenly whipped his body around, wings spread and sharp canines showing. He kept this stance for only a moment, when his eyes widened in recognition.

--M-Motou-san!?-- he cried, clearly confused. --Aokii-senai? N…nani?-- Atemu let his wings fold behind himself as the two mages quickly ran towards him. They did not answer Atemu. --Um…hello-wait…yeah, they can't hear me, opps-- Atemu thought, annoyed at himself for forgetting that Yugi was the only mage that could hear him in this form.

Sugoroku, once he saw Atemu take flight, immediately followed. Both he and Aokii were experienced enough to know a flying spell or two. Though, to say the least, Atemu was one fast dragon, Sugoroku would even admit he lost the dragon through the forest of skyscrapers.

Luckily for those two mages, Atemu had not blocked his magic. The mages could easily follow his trail. Now on top of the building, Sugoroku had run over to Atemu, to make sure the dragon wasn't to banged up. Atemu greeted the two of them with a high, joyful head. Once the elder had reached the dragon, Atemu bowed his head low, enough that it was below Sugoroku's waist.

Sugoroku gently, hesitantly, reached his hand out and ran it behind the dragon's ears. "Lets see…you got burned on your right," Sugoroku muttered slowly walking around the dragon. "And your forehead is bleeding, but otherwise you are not to banged up." Sugoroku turned to Aokii for what he thought. Aokii had circled over on the dragons left.

"Mostly scratches, and one large gash here," the teacher ran a hand over the wound, immediately closing it up. "But easy to heal." Sugoroku nodded and briskly walked back to Atemu's head. He, as gently as he could, ran his hand down and under the beasts chin, and lifted it. Atemu's eyes met with his own, and Sugoroku chuckled.

"You really didn't expect us to help?" he asked. Atemu blinked and slowly took his head out of the mages hand and nodded. "Heh," Sugoroku pat Atemu's neck. "Atemu, I don't like you," Atemu sent him a glare. "Yet," Sugoroku added on, rubbing his fingers through the fur. "I can get to know you. I admit; you dating my grandson are going to take some getting used to. But…" he could see fear lace through those demon eyes, and the elder chuckled. "Aokii and I are more than willing to get ride of Mizuka with you; she has been a great nonsense to the mage's as well as to you dragons," he gave the dragon one last pat and treaded over to his side. "You think you'll let us ride you like Yugi? My magic is far too old and rusty to be using a flying spell and battling at the same time. Aokii," he jabbed his thumb in the others direction. "Is far less rusty."

Aokii, though being quiet for most of the time, crossed his arms and gave Sugoroku a disapproving glare. "Sugoroku, I am a lot more in shape then you, but my magic is just as old," he said, complementing himself, and at the same time asking for a ride. Atemu snorted and Sugoroku laughed.

"Yes my dear, old friend," he reached up to grasp Atemu's mane, "I know." Atemu lowered so that he was on his knees, and folded back his wings to they would not get in the way. Sugoroku hosted up onto the dragons back, taking a moment to gain his balance. Aokii followed suite, mounting behind the elder. Atemu glanced back at them and stood. Aokii did not mind the movement, but Sugoroku immediately flung himself down on the dragon's neck. Both Atemu and Aokii snorted in amusement. Sugoroku sent them both a glare.

"I have never, EVER been on a dragon before, and it's been ten years since I last rode a horse, don't give me those chuckles if I'm a little off balance!!" Sugoroku bellowed, rising up to quickly grip both of his hands in the long, strong mane.

Atemu began walking forward, but then stopped. He craned his head around gazing at Sugoroku with pleading eyes. The elder was confused. "What?" he asked. Atemu blinked and nudged his foot, blinking again and then snorting; he stared at him with those same questioning, yet apprehensive, eyes. Sugoroku stared back, still confused as to what the dragon wanted.

He turned to Aokii, "What does he want?" he whispered. Aokii glanced around Sugoroku to look into Atemu's eyes.

"I think," he mumbled after a moment. Quiet for another second, Aokii raised his voice. "You want to know where Yugi is, correct?" he asked. Atemu nodded, a fearful emotion flashing through his eyes. Aokii sighed, and smiled. "He is with Serena, and I believe being healed. Yugi is not hurt, your heart can rest well."

Aokii swore, that Atemu could leap for joy, he would. The dragon swung his head forward, delighted and relived to hear that his love was all right. Almost dancing on his feet, Atemu stretched his wings out wide, eyes ablaze with vigor once again. He beat the wings a couple times, so his riders could get used to the feeling. Then, without further notice, Atemu leaped forward and dived off of the building. The wind whistled past his ears, and across his face…the feeling was wonderful!

Sugoroku on the other hand, was not having such a joyful time. The mage has yelled out in surprise when they dived, and now was holding on for dear life. Aokii sat more erect behind him, not fearing the dragon's abilities as much as Sugoroku. Right as the decent began, they shot out straight. Atemu beat his wings once, and then they flattened, allowing Atemu to glide through the air. Sugoroku took in a couple of deep breaths, but he soon rose.

"S-shit…!" he managed to chock out. Atemu snorted and chuckled in the back of his throat. Sugoroku did not find his fright as amusing, and scoffed to the side. Atemu couldn't help but let out another amused snort. He turned his attention forward, however, when he could sense the presence of dragons coming ever closer.

--Damn-- Atemu muttered. --Mizuka's pushing off anger vibes like never before…-- he trailed off, his mouth becoming dry. He tried to swallow, and managed a little bit down to wet it. Atemu tossed his head, and let out an angry breath. --Common now, can't be getting afraid over her aura…I can't save Yugi if I do that…-- Atemu nodded his head once, then twice.

Folding in his wings, Atemu dived downward, zigzagging around one of the buildings to come out right in front Mizuka's army. He could feel both mages behind him ready themselves. Atemu swung his body out to the left, avoiding some oncoming blasts. Swooping up, he dived yet again; mouth opened and magic now forming in-between the sharp teeth. Different colored swirls of shadow magic formed and Atemu let out a roar as he launched it.

The blast hit right into the heart of the army, blowing away most of Mizuka's offense. Though her army was vast for just one dragon controlling all of them, it was just barley the size to cover the whole street. Atemu, however, did not know how far back the army went. For if she had layered her army in a way, that it looked small on the outside and was big on the inside, well, then Atemu and his newfound 'partners' had a bit of a problem. The dragon streaked through the air, the two mages on his back taking care of whatever they could hit.

A team of dragons had taken to the air behind Atemu, and Aokii was showing them a little taste of his magic. Aokii, though concentrated on the fight before him, were showing off some of his skills to the dragons that now tailed them. Aokii had swung his body around, his right fingers sprayed, while his left curled around his right wrist. Shouting out a spell in Latin, the magic blasted itself into existence without even touching Aokii's palm, or so it seemed. The spell knocked down two of the oncoming dragons, and left three. The last three seemed to hesitate for a moment to keep chasing, but they finally seemed too decided to take up on it.

Aokii smirked as he watched the dragons take chase one again. He stood up on Atemu's back, legs muscles tightening to keep him on and steady. Once Aokii gained decent balance, he raised both of his hands, magic appearing within. Eyeing both creatures with a cocky smirk, Aokii let it all lose. He began 'throwing' the magic, each one impaling the dragons. Once one hit the animal's stomach, then another would follow to their head; then leg, and soon two retreated to safe their lives. The last however, continued forward, his mouth opening wide and a blue hue emitting from it. Suddenly, the magic was launched. Aokii immediately switched his magic from battle, to defensive, shouting out as a force field shot up behind them. The magic hit, following the dragon that was too slow to realize that there was a wall there. He shrieked in pain and fell to the ground.

Sugoroku turned from his battles to smirk. One person he always liked having his back was Aokii; the man never let you down. Turning forward, Sugoroku watched as Atemu zigzagged past a multitude of enemies to soon come face-to-face with Mizuka once again. Atemu beat his wings heavily, gently landing on the ground. Mizuka glared at him, almost asking, "Are that stupid to come back in front of me?" Atemu smirked; crimson eyes brightened, feeling as if he has gotten the upper hand. Mizuka scowled.

"You have not," she growled. "You filthy…" she spit right in Atemu's face. He was close enough that it hit. Atemu winced and shook his head, eyes narrowing. Sugoroku and Aokii had dismounted and were now standing on the left of Atemu. Mizuka's eyes flickered over to them, but otherwise she did not deem them as much of a threat.

"Wow…wow, wow, wow," she muttered this over and over. Her left arm hung at her side, while the bone to her shoulder jutted out of the wound; Mizuka acted as if she still had a right arm. "You run away from me to find some old guys to help you, come-ON!" she bellowed, throwing her left arm in the air, cackling. "You think this will help, psh…" her laugh lowered in pitch, but then suddenly began increasing in volume.

Her body began to glow, and change. "Brother, dear brother, how much will I have to kill everyone around you JUST to get you to listen…?" she continued to laugh as her body elongated and her human form slowly disincarnated. Atemu let a horrified gasp pass his inhuman lips, as Mizuka continued laughing; her form continued to change.

It seemed like she was never going to reveal her true form, it was taking so long for her just to transform. Suddenly, however, there was a flash and it was done.

Atemu growled, and hissed in Mizuka's direction. The dragon smirked, her body twisting about and the shooting into the air. Atemu's growling increased and without even thinking, he shot into the air after her. Mizuka slowed once she was out of the hitting range of the mages, Atemu followed suite.

Her body twisted constantly, wings not present to keep her up. Her body was a shimmering, ocean blue color, scaly, yet soft looking from a distance. Two distinct, pearl white horns jutted out from behind her temple, and those marked the beginning of a shimmering blue and gold mane that ran down her snake like body, all the way to her tail. Mizuka's tail was flat, and shaped like the fin on an ancient fish; it did not have the two distinct points, but was rounded, looking almost like a paddle. Her whole body shimmered in the low light of the clouded day, and Mizuka's golden eyes flashed with delight. Her head was similar in looks to Atemu, except hers was not furry or soft. Her mouth was longer then Atemu's and had a more reptilian look to it. The whiskers that Atemu possessed were also present on Mizuka's face, the sapphire blue whiskers running down half the length of her body.

Atemu snorted and glared. --Wow Mizuka, it's been so long since I've seen your dragon form, I almost forgot you had one-- he taunted, a smirk present over his lips. Mizuka whipped her head up and let out a shriek mixed between a bark and a roar.

--Watch your tongue otouto-san!-- she bellowed. --For soon it will be bitten off by my teeth!-- she snapped her jaws in warning. Atemu just rolled his eyes and beat his wings to circle Mizuka.

--I'm betting you're a little rusty in this form onee-san-- he mocked. Mizuka glared at him.

--A little cockey with the names today Atemu? Calling me 'onee-san'4…how rude-- she scolded. Atemu smirked as he came around the other side of her.

--Ch…-- Atemu began, blowing through his nose. --The fact I even give you the name, sister, is beyond me…you are nothing like a sister should be-- he growled now, the humor lost. Mizuka smirked.

--Oh but brother, I do care for you! Just, you are so immoral sometimes…so…-- she trailed off, and then her smirk widened. --So disgusting…-- Atemu snapped at her side and she easily evaded. --So very nasty, and dark…shadowy, evil, wicked-- Atemu roared, and shot forward, only to snap his jaws into air.

Mizuka was behind him. --So firkin stupid, a bastard, and a dragon with no one who loves him. Heh-heh well, except for a mage that will soon find it his fate to fall into the pits of hell-- she laughed, while Atemu whipped around to try and bit her. He missed, again!

--Enough!-- he roared. Mizuka continued to avoid him.

--Such an ugly, silly mage. A whore, a man whore!!-- She taunted, running away with a laugh.

--Will you shut UP!!-- Atemu shriek, shooting a blast of magic and missing.

A laugh. --Silly, stupid, bastard who loves you. No can love YOU Atemu…

--I said ENOUGH!--

--Noooooo one!--

--STOP IT!--

--No one-nyooooooo oooooooone!! Heheh…!--

--MIZUKA NO!-- Atemu cried, fear settling, but he pushed it away by attacking her. He missed.

Mizuka continued to laugh. --No one loves Atemu, no one loves Atemu!-- she sang, cackling when the dragon tried to bit down on her neck in furry and fear.

--YOU'RE LYING!-- Atemu shouted. --You always lie; liar LIAR!-- Mizuka laughed and did a loop in the air.

--No I'm not…no can love you…no one ever will…-- Mizuka said. Atemu's attempts to bite her began to slow; he was tiring. --Not one-single-person or being in-this-world can lo…!-- Mizuka had turned around while saying this and her voice ran cold as she came face to face with a sword, churning with magic and brilliant silver eyes.

"Never…again…" he whispered to raise the blade up and bring it down on the dragon's head. Mizuka shrieked as he plummeted down to the ground, hitting with a loud snap. Dust flew from where she hit, and it seemed as if everything around them had become still. Yugi smiled and slowly floated onto Atemu's back, hugging the dragon from behind.

"Thank you so much…" he murmured into the fur. --You distracted her for me…I thought you were serious…-- he whispered. Atemu shook his head.

--No. I can take her mind games and not get upset-- he flew to the ground and gently landed. --I am fine love-- he cooed. Yugi laughed and sat straight. Once Atemu touched ground, he hopped off and quickly walked over to where Mizuka lay. She was still breathing, but without any medical attention soon, she would die. The dragon glared up at Yugi and tried to force her broken body to sit up.

Yugi chuckled as she fell to the ground again. "You won't be able to," he mocked, turning on his heel and walking back to Atemu. "I hit your skull heard enough that you can'-!"

--AIBOU!!!!--

…It had all happened so fast. For one minute, Mizuka was on the ground, whining in pain. The next, she had raised her head enough to shoot one last blast of power at Yugi, hitting him right under the shoulder blades.

"Yugi, NO!!!!!!" …that was Serena's voice…wasn't it.

His vision was slowly going black, and he fell to heavily hit the hard cement. Yugi winced, but cracked his eyes open to see Atemu slide to a stop above him. Sound left, and he watched as Atemu growled in the direction of Mizuka and shot off in that direction.

He heard nothing…

but he saw blood. A pool of it, cascading it's way in front of his eyes. The corners of his vision…were going black and…so cold.

Atemu was now in front of him, in his human form. He wore nothing, but Yugi could see, with that look in his eye, the dragon didn't care. When he picked Yugi from the ground, he was shaking. The younger mage could smell the blood on the others skin, feel his harbored breaths against his face. …he knew what had happened.

-Atemu…- Yugi managed to force out, in a calming tone. Atemu chocked out a sob, though Yugi couldn't hear it. He felt it, however, he felt dark tears slip from another's cheek to his face.

He felt cold, yet warm.

He shakily wrapped his arms around Atemu's waist, and finally fell into complete darkness.

1- Damnit

2- (younger) Brother

3- You get back here!

4- Usually siblings call each other Otouto or Ani (little brother, big sister). Atemu calls Mizuka Onee-san, which is what you would call another persons sibling. It's rude.

DMYY- Hoooooooooooooky, yes, I know, you may think it's the end BUT, there is an epilogue!!!!!!! HOOOOOOOOOORAY:D 16 pages, it took that long, but I hope it's enough and I hope you enjoyed it :D I have had writers block for a month people. And you should be expecting the next chapter up very soon after this one, cuz the run together like that. Anyway, I hope the battle was all to your liking and…yeah.

Sorry for the slightly cheesy title xD

Review? …haha curious what happened to Yugi? Don't worry, its not that bad ;) review, and I think I'll tell you what happened. I need 10 to get 400, please PLEASE REVIEW!!!

Also I'll say my little stuff here everyone. It's been…about a year and a half since I started this story (I started it in spring of 2005) and my god…it's the first story I have ever finished and I am so glad to have been able to get so many reviews, and so many people to like this story:D Just wow…

On another note, I must say that this is my last full-length fanfic that I will ever write. Yes, yes I know, you wana see another fanfic pop out ;) Well…I have a vampire idea…who knows where that will go xD I am planning on going into creative writing for a major in college and I am going to start writing my first real book soon. I've had the idea for this book for a very long time and I am finally going to write it. I'm sorry to everyone who might want me to continue fanfiction, but there comes a time when everyone must move on.

So thank you all so much, every review out there that have reviewed on my story! Much thanks to all the helpful criticism and funny reviews. I hope that if I do get a book published someday, some of you can be my readers as well ;) So long for now and thank you!

Anoo, also keep on the look out for a picture going up on my deviantart account. I feel like drawing a final picture of my Atemu and Yugi -Huggles them-

Ja ne for now everyone, please review! Thank you so much for the awesome support on my writing :D heart