Disclaimer: Nope, don't own Yugioh, working on it though. (I'll own it as soon as I coach in the NHL. Which is never I guess)
Also the song True Love belongs to Flip and Fill.
~As promised, here is part two.
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"What do you mean me and Mokuba are in danger?"
"I don't like the sound of that comment."
"Danger? When aren't we in danger?"
"Seldom, but never had it been with ancient Priests and crazy sister."
"What are we going to do?"
Yugi stared eye wide on the bed at the speed of the comments. Raya turned to Yami, who once again, just shrugged.
"You're no help." she mouthed. "Everyone, SHUT UP!"
Instantly, everyone stopped talking and turned to Raya. "That's better. Now, I promise I will try to answer everyone's questions. Just one at a time, please."
"Alright, I think we can all agree on this question, how are all of we involved if this took place in Ancient Egypt? None of us we're even alive back then."
"That isn't necessarily true Tristan. You were there, at least your past selves were."
"Come again, Yami?" Joey said, dazed.
"He means that everyone in this room, minus Yami and I, are reincarnations. Each one of you had a past live in Egypt with the two of us. And each one of you had a part in bringing down Satire and Jarha."
"How? And who were we?"
Raya turned to Tea, who was still sitting next to her. "You know who you were don't you?"
"I think so. I was Anzu, wasn't I?"
"Yes."
"It makes sense. The day you came to the school, I had a strange feeling, like I knew you from somewhere. Now I know why. We had known one another before."
"That we did, it was so hard not to call you Anzu when I met you. Even though I knew you weren't the same person I knew in Egypt, the similarities were striking."
"And the rest of us?"
"Alright. Everyone had some type of connection to the palace, so once I moved in there, I had much more contact with all of you. You Tristan were Honda, the Head Guard and personal bodyguard to Pharaoh Yugioh. You took your job very serious, but definitely had a humorous side as well. Your best friends were your fellow guard, the High Priest Bakura, and Yugioh himself. Unfortunately, you were one of the casualties on the seize of the palace. In trying to protect Yami here from Jarha, you were struck down and killed."
"I remember that event. You were my most loyal follower Tristan. After you death, myself and the High Priest constructed a memorial for you, naming you one of the most loyal citizens in all Egypt."
"Really? Wow."
Raya nodded. "Joey here was your fellow head guard, second in command. Like Tristan Joey, you too were a body guard, my body guard."
"Oops"
"Oops?"
"Yeah, my past self failed you. You died."
"It wasn't like that Joey, the situation, it was unavoidable. Don't let my so called death fool you into thinking you weren't a good bodyguard , because you were. You were definitely a fun guard though. Back then, you were known as Jou, but your name should have been prankster. I had to be on my guard every day because I never knew would you were going to pull something on me. But of course, as soon as you got me, I had to get you as well."
"You two were notorious for working together as well. The whole palace had to be on watch when you two had your 'I know something you don't' faces on."
"We weren't that bad Yugioh."
"Tell that to my High Priests."
"Awww, Bakura and Setto loved me."
"And why they did I will never know."
Raya smirked. "Anyway, you Joey reminded everyone in the palace that it was okay to laugh and have fun. But you did take your job very seriously. Especially when Satire announced that she would have her revenge on me. You were so protective, and I did appreciate that. And then that night came, when Satire snuck back into the palace. You tried to stop her from killing my son, but the deed had been done. You blamed yourself for not being there in time and wanted to quit, but after some convincing, you stayed on."
"It was a good thing too. You were the one who captured Satire. She had just left the parlor and ran right into you. Jou had heard Ruia's scream and went to investigate. I still don't know how you beat Satire and her powers, but you did. After you learned that Ruia was dead, you finally retired. I think you took her death as hard I did. She was like another sister to you."
"So Satire has a real vendetta against me, since I was the one who brought her down?
"Most likely."
"Wonderful."
"Let me guess who Bakura and I were. We were the High Priests."
"That you were Seto. You were High Priest Setto, spelled with two t's then, top advisor to the Pharaoh. You were a few years old than us, around eighteen, but age didn't matter. You were a kid at heart, but seldom did you show that side. I was surprised how much you helped Yami met me. I think it was because you wanted to see your girlfriend."
"Who was my girlfriend."
"You know for someone who is obviously intelligent, you have no real common sense. There is only one person in the room it could be, Tea or Anzu."
"WHAT!" exclaimed the duo.
"I couldn't have dated her, I mean nothing personal Tea, but you're not my type. Marriage is not my type."
"None taken. I mean I can't see me dating you either. Our interests are totally different. I am dancer, you're a businessman."
"She's nice and all, but…."
"He is okay, a little cold, but still…"
"NOT MY TYPE."
"Well back then, you two were each others type. But just because you two dated then, does mean you two will now. That was one life time. This one is completely different. Just because you had feelings then, does mean you have feelings now." Even though Raya was saying the comment to Seto and Tea, she was staring directly at Yami.
"Okay, good."
"I'm not good enough for you Seto?" Tea said teasingly.
"Um, what I mean to say was….oh shit."
Everyone laughed. "So Seto was a High Priest with me?"
"Yes Bakura. You were second advisor and spell caster. The Bakura back then an two exceptional gifts, the gift of magic and psychic. He could see into the future and predict events, some good and some bad. Regardless, when he spoke, everyone listened. It was you that sent me into the future, by casting one of your spells. Because of you and Setto, I am here before you. Bakura also was very wise. He was always offering guidance to both Yugioh and myself. I stayed out of a lot of trouble and so did Egypt because of his insight."
"Interesting."
"That's not the half of it Bakura. You were a man of mystery, even in death."
"Come again Yami?"
"After the raid on the palace, we found your body in your workshop. The funny thing was no one could tell how you died. There were no stab wounds or anything that showed how you died."
"Weird."
"Very. Maybe that time spell had something to do with it."
"That is my belief Mokuba. It must have taken a lot of energy to cast such a spell."
"So, was I in Egypt?"
"That you were Mokuba, only you weren't around the palace that much. You lived with your parents in town, but still often visited your brother as the palace."
"Was Setto my brother?"
"Ai, Mokuba, he was. Like now, you were very close to your brother. The age difference was greater then but the love was still there. I can't recall what your name was back then, we mostly referred to you as 'Duckie.' It was a nickname given to you by your brother and Yami. We, I owe a lot to you Mokuba. It was you who undercover the plot against the Royal Family. Satire and Jarha had met in a room to discuss their plan, a place where you happened to be hiding. They didn't notice you luckily. After they left, you went strait to your brother and we planned. Because of you, many lives were saved."
"And finally you Yugi are the reincarnation…."
"Of a servant's son." Raya interrupted. "You were only a few weeks old when everything happened. You and our son played together often. I had so many plans for the two of you. But that is besides the point. I know you are wondering how being an infant helped bring down the siblings, so I will tell you. You cried. I don't know if you sensed their presence or saw them, but your crying tipped us off. You were lucky too, you escaped harm, smuggled out with one of the servants."
"But I am even in more danger now because I and Yami are connected right?"
"Right, they now know that they can get to me through you aibou. But don't let that concern you. I won't let them harm you again. They will have to kill me first."
"The same goes for me Yugi. I got all of you into this mess and I will get you out of this as well. The same for all of you as well."
"And who is going to protect you Raya?"
"I will, just like the song says." Yami reply, staring at Ruia. He didn't miss the glance she had given him early. He still love her, despite everything. He just wished she felt the same way.
"What song is that?"
"You helped me write it Tea, back in Ancient times. It was about Yami's and mine relationship."
"Will you sing it Raya? Please." Yugi stared at Raya, his eyes puppy dogged.
"Can't resist a face like that." Raya took a deep breathe and then started to tap her foot gently to get her beat.
True love never dies.
True love never dies
The moonlight shadows in the streetlight
Only me and you
A secret rendezvous
After midnight
They try to keep us from each other
They crucified our love
Said we were not good enough
To be lovers
I want to hold you in the morning
I want to wake up by your side
Give no reason to hide
From the feeling
I want to tell the world about it
Tell them all the truth
Get up on the roof
Stop and shout it
Our love will last forever
True love
True love never dies
We'll always be together
True love
Our love will last forever
True love
True love never dies
We'll always be together
True love
True love never dies
True love never dies
True love never dies
True love never dies
The moonlight shadows in the streetlight
Only me and you
A secret rendezvous
After midnight
They tried to keep us from each other
They crucified our love
Said we were not good enough
To be lovers
Our love will last forever
True love
True love never dies
We'll always be together
True love"
"That was amazing Raya. I thought your paintings were great, but you voice is something else. It was like, I could picture being there, seeing you and Yami secretly meet and everything."
"Thank you Tristan. That has to be one of the biggest compliments I have ever gotten."
"He's right though, your singing is soothing. Look at old Yug."
Everyone turned to see Yugi sleeping soundly on his bed. 'Even now my music still effects him like that.'
"Come on, we'll go into the living room to discuss what to do about Satire and Jarha." Yami whispered.
The group nodded and headed to living room.
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[ Ruia moved through the palace grounds, running in a dead sprint. Blood clung to her white dress as she moved away from the main building. Tears flowed down her face. She made no attempt to wipe them away.
"Ruia! Come back, it is unsafe to be out there alone."
Ruia didn't slow down. Finally she reached her destination, the Nile River. Collapsing to the ground, she sobbed harder. She jumped as a hand touched her shoulder.
"Setto."
"You shouldn't be out here alone. Satire would surely take advantage of the situation." he replied sitting next to her.
"The bitch wouldn't dare to show her face now. Not after what she did. She inflicted on me a worse pain then death."
"It is true, the woman has no heart."
"Why Setto? Why did she kill my son? It is me that she hates."
"I don't know, maybe this was a warning or something. For as much insight that I have, even an event like this eludes me."
Ruia turned to look back over the river. "Ever changing is our futures, but my son didn't even get to experience his."
"It was the gods plan for him I guess."
"To hell with the gods. They should have taken me. I'm the commoner, the poser to the throne. He wasn't."
"You're not a commoner Ruia, that title never did fit you properly. And besides that, a title or rank doesn't make a person. It is how a person acts, their personality that is important. And you my dear, rank higher than most."
"Thank you, but that still doesn't change the events of today. The horror that was bestowed upon me. I don't know if I can handle it or want to for that matter. My son was everything to me, my life and world. And that bitch took her from me."
"You are strong Ruia. In time, you will get through this. Remember you have me, Bakura, Honda, Anzu, Jou, and your husband to help get you through this."
"I wonder if it is enough though."]
Yugi sat up with a jolt. 'A memory from the past, Raya's past. I can't believe what Satire made her go through. The pain she must have felt, it had to be overwhelming. And from the conversation with Setto, it seems like she was suicidal at one point as well.'
"Are you awake now Yugi?"
"Yes Yami, I had another vision from the past."
"Are you ok? Do you want to talk about it." Yami asked, taking a seat on Yugi's bed.
"Was it hard for you too?"
"What was aibou?"
"Losing your son. Was it difficult to go on?"
"The pain was excruciating. My boy was taken from me unjustly and before his time. I felt guilty as well because I couldn't do anything to save him. So yes, sometimes it was hard to face another day. But I knew that I had too, I had a country to run. Plus I vowed to find Satire and Jarha and bring them in."
Yugi nodded. "How did Raya react?"
"Worse than me. Since she witness the crime and couldn't do anything, she took it far worse than I ever did. I was scared for her. I thought she would do something stupid."
"The thought crossed her mind."
"That doesn't surprise me. Did you see something that told you that?"
"Sort of, after the murder, Raya or Ruia fled the palace and went to the Nile. I guess someone sent Setto after her and the two were talking. At one point in the conversation, she was like I wonder if it is enough, referring to having people to lean on."
"So I was right, she was thinking of ending it. But even then I knew she wouldn't."
"How?"
"She has a very large heart, much like yourself. She wouldn't do something like kill herself, mainly because it would bring others much unneeded pain. That and she would never give Satire the satisfaction of beating her. "
"Then why did I have this vision, what is it's meaning?"
"I think there are two meanings. The first being that this ordeal is going to be painful for all of us, but especially Raya. We are going to have to be strong, both mentally and physically for her. And the second is well let me ask you this angel, you respect Raya correct?"
"Yes, I trust her with my life, just like I do you."
"Then I was correct. The dream was trying to show you that Raya isn't perfect, that she too has a darker side, one that is difficult to understand and even control. I can understand her pain because I felt it too, double later on when I lost her. The depression can be overwhelming and have negative effectives. My involvement in the Shadow Games is living proof of that."
"I never thought Raya was perfect though."
"No, you're not that naïve or anything, But in this time, Raya seems perpetually happy like nothing can harm or scare her. But the vision was trying to warn you that she's not. Even though a millennia has past, the she is still the same Ruia from my time. The pain and suffering she felt, it is still there. She's not a reincarnation like the others. They are lucky, they don't have to recall the events that took place, feel the emotions that raced through their veins. Occasionally one of them might have a flash from their past life, but it is nothing like Raya has to go through."
"Is she still um, suicidal?"
"I don't think she ever was aibou, but the dream is warning you and all of us to keep an extra eye on her. She is hurting, more so than she is letting on.
Yugi nodded sleepily. "Where is Raya now? She's not alone is she?"
"No, don't worry. She is with the others, getting ready to leave. We were discussing what to do about Jarha and Satire, but Seto pointed out that it was late and that we would have better success if we slept on it."
"Make sure someone walks with Tea and Raya."
Yami smile at Yugi's concern for his friends. "Already taken care of. Seto is taking Raya back since they are neighbors. Joey, Bakura and Tristan volunteered to walk Tea back as well. So don't worry, no one will be alone."
"Good."
"Think you'll be able to go back to bed?"
"Yes, if you stay with me that is."
"Of course I will. Just let me show our friends out and then I will come back ok?"
"Tell them bye for me?"
Yami nodded and walked out of the room. He met Raya in the hallway, zipping up her coat.
"Is Yugi asleep again?"
"Almost. Raya why didn't…"
"It is for the best, you know that." she replied coldly.
"I still think…"
"Yami, I know what you think and to an extent, so do I. But what is there to gain? More pain, more suffering?"
"Closure Raya."
Raya laughed. "I will never be able to find closure."
"You can, just let me help you."
"Despite what you may think Yugioh, I am not the same Ruia you fell in love with in Egypt. Much time has passed. I've changed, you've changed. Granted we are the same people that we were in ancient times, but feelings can change, just like mine have." With that, Raya pushed past him, refusing to hear any comment that would cause her to falter.
'You're wrong Ruia. You haven't changed at all. You're still stubborn and caring just like you always were. I know that your feelings for me are still there, just buried beneath the guilt.'
"Ready?" asked Seto, as Raya walked towards him. She didn't even respond as she pushed open the door. "I'll take that as a yes."
Sprinting to catch up to the girl, Seto had to carry the tired Mokuba. "Raya, slow down. You act like something is chasing you."
'Maybe there is.' "Sorry."
"What's wrong? Don't say nothing, I know you better than that."
"It's complicated. I promise I will explain everything to you once I figure it out. "
"Can I take a stab?"
"Sure, go ahead. Any insight would be appreciated."
"You still love him."
Raya whipped at Seto. "Why do you say that?"
"Just a gut feeling. Nothing more."
"Hate to tell you this, but you're wrong. I loved Yugioh of the past, not his future self."
"But it the same person. Isn't it?"
"In body, yes. But in personality, spirit, emotion, no. Too much has happened, it has changed him. Granted that isn't a bad thing, but I don't know. He's not the same person I remember."
"Did you really expect that though?"
"I didn't really expect to find him or any of you for that matter. Glad I did though. It makes facing Satire a bit easier."
"We'll beat her, just like we did before."
"So many lives were lost though. I am just afraid that will happen again."
"You can't control a person's destiny Raya."
"I know, but it isn't right for innocent people to be drawn into my war."
"But it isn't just your war. She attacked Yami as well. And when she attacks my friends, that means I will get involved. I bet Tea and the others feel the same way."
"I guess so. "
"Raya, one more thing before we go home. I am right, you and I both know it. But I won't say anything to anyone until you make up your mind with what path you want to choose."
"Never could admit you were wrong could you." Raya said, grinning.
"Not when I knew I was correct." he said returning the smile.
"Okay. I will think about what you said. Now you better get Duckie here to bed."
"I will. Make sure all the doors and windows are locked ok? I don't want to face Yami's wrath if something was to happen to you."
"Gotcha you. Don't worry about me, I'm a survivor."
"If that is supposed to comfort me, it is not working."
"You relax? Never. Not even you're days as Setto."
"Good night Raya."
"Night Seto."
Raya opened her gate and headed for her front door. Seto's words pounded in her head. She did still love Yami, but it was safer for everyone to act like she didn't. Couldn't he see that? That she was protecting Mokuba by not falling in love with Yami all over again? Obviously not. Sighing she continued her trek. At the foot of her porch, she halted. The door was slightly ajar. 'I know I left it shut.' Glancing around, she noticed that no one was around, even Seto had made it into his mansion. Gathering up her courage, Raya pushed up her down slowly.
*CREAK*
"Nothing like announcing my presence I guess."
Taking a deep breath, she walked into her room. Nothing seemed amiss, but she knew her enemies better than that. They were here, quite possibly still there. Fighting the urge to run back outside, she pressed on, walking deeper into her own house.
"Brr, did I leave the air conditioning on too high?" The room was bone chilling. Raya was surprised not too see icicles hanging off the ceiling. "Something is not right, not at all."
Walking past the small kitchen area, Raya felt another presence. Not of a person, well not an alive one, but of a memory. She had experienced this so long ago. Hunter vs. hunted. "I will win this time Satire, count on it!"
A deep chuckling answered here, coming from the living room. Raya turned and sprinted for the room. She skidded to a stop at the door and promptly let out a blood curling scream as force wrapped around her throat, squeezing it tightly, cutting off her cries for help.
~Quick Note:
I know some of you may have gotton confused with why I used the Japanese Names for their Egyptian ones. I did this mainly for recognition purposes. It was just easier to use them, then create all new names that we wouldn't know as well. Also, I know Bakura's Japanese name is Ryou, but there is a reason why I didn't use it and it will be explain later. Okay? I hope this clears any confuse on the name parts.
Also the song True Love belongs to Flip and Fill.
~As promised, here is part two.
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"What do you mean me and Mokuba are in danger?"
"I don't like the sound of that comment."
"Danger? When aren't we in danger?"
"Seldom, but never had it been with ancient Priests and crazy sister."
"What are we going to do?"
Yugi stared eye wide on the bed at the speed of the comments. Raya turned to Yami, who once again, just shrugged.
"You're no help." she mouthed. "Everyone, SHUT UP!"
Instantly, everyone stopped talking and turned to Raya. "That's better. Now, I promise I will try to answer everyone's questions. Just one at a time, please."
"Alright, I think we can all agree on this question, how are all of we involved if this took place in Ancient Egypt? None of us we're even alive back then."
"That isn't necessarily true Tristan. You were there, at least your past selves were."
"Come again, Yami?" Joey said, dazed.
"He means that everyone in this room, minus Yami and I, are reincarnations. Each one of you had a past live in Egypt with the two of us. And each one of you had a part in bringing down Satire and Jarha."
"How? And who were we?"
Raya turned to Tea, who was still sitting next to her. "You know who you were don't you?"
"I think so. I was Anzu, wasn't I?"
"Yes."
"It makes sense. The day you came to the school, I had a strange feeling, like I knew you from somewhere. Now I know why. We had known one another before."
"That we did, it was so hard not to call you Anzu when I met you. Even though I knew you weren't the same person I knew in Egypt, the similarities were striking."
"And the rest of us?"
"Alright. Everyone had some type of connection to the palace, so once I moved in there, I had much more contact with all of you. You Tristan were Honda, the Head Guard and personal bodyguard to Pharaoh Yugioh. You took your job very serious, but definitely had a humorous side as well. Your best friends were your fellow guard, the High Priest Bakura, and Yugioh himself. Unfortunately, you were one of the casualties on the seize of the palace. In trying to protect Yami here from Jarha, you were struck down and killed."
"I remember that event. You were my most loyal follower Tristan. After you death, myself and the High Priest constructed a memorial for you, naming you one of the most loyal citizens in all Egypt."
"Really? Wow."
Raya nodded. "Joey here was your fellow head guard, second in command. Like Tristan Joey, you too were a body guard, my body guard."
"Oops"
"Oops?"
"Yeah, my past self failed you. You died."
"It wasn't like that Joey, the situation, it was unavoidable. Don't let my so called death fool you into thinking you weren't a good bodyguard , because you were. You were definitely a fun guard though. Back then, you were known as Jou, but your name should have been prankster. I had to be on my guard every day because I never knew would you were going to pull something on me. But of course, as soon as you got me, I had to get you as well."
"You two were notorious for working together as well. The whole palace had to be on watch when you two had your 'I know something you don't' faces on."
"We weren't that bad Yugioh."
"Tell that to my High Priests."
"Awww, Bakura and Setto loved me."
"And why they did I will never know."
Raya smirked. "Anyway, you Joey reminded everyone in the palace that it was okay to laugh and have fun. But you did take your job very seriously. Especially when Satire announced that she would have her revenge on me. You were so protective, and I did appreciate that. And then that night came, when Satire snuck back into the palace. You tried to stop her from killing my son, but the deed had been done. You blamed yourself for not being there in time and wanted to quit, but after some convincing, you stayed on."
"It was a good thing too. You were the one who captured Satire. She had just left the parlor and ran right into you. Jou had heard Ruia's scream and went to investigate. I still don't know how you beat Satire and her powers, but you did. After you learned that Ruia was dead, you finally retired. I think you took her death as hard I did. She was like another sister to you."
"So Satire has a real vendetta against me, since I was the one who brought her down?
"Most likely."
"Wonderful."
"Let me guess who Bakura and I were. We were the High Priests."
"That you were Seto. You were High Priest Setto, spelled with two t's then, top advisor to the Pharaoh. You were a few years old than us, around eighteen, but age didn't matter. You were a kid at heart, but seldom did you show that side. I was surprised how much you helped Yami met me. I think it was because you wanted to see your girlfriend."
"Who was my girlfriend."
"You know for someone who is obviously intelligent, you have no real common sense. There is only one person in the room it could be, Tea or Anzu."
"WHAT!" exclaimed the duo.
"I couldn't have dated her, I mean nothing personal Tea, but you're not my type. Marriage is not my type."
"None taken. I mean I can't see me dating you either. Our interests are totally different. I am dancer, you're a businessman."
"She's nice and all, but…."
"He is okay, a little cold, but still…"
"NOT MY TYPE."
"Well back then, you two were each others type. But just because you two dated then, does mean you two will now. That was one life time. This one is completely different. Just because you had feelings then, does mean you have feelings now." Even though Raya was saying the comment to Seto and Tea, she was staring directly at Yami.
"Okay, good."
"I'm not good enough for you Seto?" Tea said teasingly.
"Um, what I mean to say was….oh shit."
Everyone laughed. "So Seto was a High Priest with me?"
"Yes Bakura. You were second advisor and spell caster. The Bakura back then an two exceptional gifts, the gift of magic and psychic. He could see into the future and predict events, some good and some bad. Regardless, when he spoke, everyone listened. It was you that sent me into the future, by casting one of your spells. Because of you and Setto, I am here before you. Bakura also was very wise. He was always offering guidance to both Yugioh and myself. I stayed out of a lot of trouble and so did Egypt because of his insight."
"Interesting."
"That's not the half of it Bakura. You were a man of mystery, even in death."
"Come again Yami?"
"After the raid on the palace, we found your body in your workshop. The funny thing was no one could tell how you died. There were no stab wounds or anything that showed how you died."
"Weird."
"Very. Maybe that time spell had something to do with it."
"That is my belief Mokuba. It must have taken a lot of energy to cast such a spell."
"So, was I in Egypt?"
"That you were Mokuba, only you weren't around the palace that much. You lived with your parents in town, but still often visited your brother as the palace."
"Was Setto my brother?"
"Ai, Mokuba, he was. Like now, you were very close to your brother. The age difference was greater then but the love was still there. I can't recall what your name was back then, we mostly referred to you as 'Duckie.' It was a nickname given to you by your brother and Yami. We, I owe a lot to you Mokuba. It was you who undercover the plot against the Royal Family. Satire and Jarha had met in a room to discuss their plan, a place where you happened to be hiding. They didn't notice you luckily. After they left, you went strait to your brother and we planned. Because of you, many lives were saved."
"And finally you Yugi are the reincarnation…."
"Of a servant's son." Raya interrupted. "You were only a few weeks old when everything happened. You and our son played together often. I had so many plans for the two of you. But that is besides the point. I know you are wondering how being an infant helped bring down the siblings, so I will tell you. You cried. I don't know if you sensed their presence or saw them, but your crying tipped us off. You were lucky too, you escaped harm, smuggled out with one of the servants."
"But I am even in more danger now because I and Yami are connected right?"
"Right, they now know that they can get to me through you aibou. But don't let that concern you. I won't let them harm you again. They will have to kill me first."
"The same goes for me Yugi. I got all of you into this mess and I will get you out of this as well. The same for all of you as well."
"And who is going to protect you Raya?"
"I will, just like the song says." Yami reply, staring at Ruia. He didn't miss the glance she had given him early. He still love her, despite everything. He just wished she felt the same way.
"What song is that?"
"You helped me write it Tea, back in Ancient times. It was about Yami's and mine relationship."
"Will you sing it Raya? Please." Yugi stared at Raya, his eyes puppy dogged.
"Can't resist a face like that." Raya took a deep breathe and then started to tap her foot gently to get her beat.
True love never dies.
True love never dies
The moonlight shadows in the streetlight
Only me and you
A secret rendezvous
After midnight
They try to keep us from each other
They crucified our love
Said we were not good enough
To be lovers
I want to hold you in the morning
I want to wake up by your side
Give no reason to hide
From the feeling
I want to tell the world about it
Tell them all the truth
Get up on the roof
Stop and shout it
Our love will last forever
True love
True love never dies
We'll always be together
True love
Our love will last forever
True love
True love never dies
We'll always be together
True love
True love never dies
True love never dies
True love never dies
True love never dies
The moonlight shadows in the streetlight
Only me and you
A secret rendezvous
After midnight
They tried to keep us from each other
They crucified our love
Said we were not good enough
To be lovers
Our love will last forever
True love
True love never dies
We'll always be together
True love"
"That was amazing Raya. I thought your paintings were great, but you voice is something else. It was like, I could picture being there, seeing you and Yami secretly meet and everything."
"Thank you Tristan. That has to be one of the biggest compliments I have ever gotten."
"He's right though, your singing is soothing. Look at old Yug."
Everyone turned to see Yugi sleeping soundly on his bed. 'Even now my music still effects him like that.'
"Come on, we'll go into the living room to discuss what to do about Satire and Jarha." Yami whispered.
The group nodded and headed to living room.
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[ Ruia moved through the palace grounds, running in a dead sprint. Blood clung to her white dress as she moved away from the main building. Tears flowed down her face. She made no attempt to wipe them away.
"Ruia! Come back, it is unsafe to be out there alone."
Ruia didn't slow down. Finally she reached her destination, the Nile River. Collapsing to the ground, she sobbed harder. She jumped as a hand touched her shoulder.
"Setto."
"You shouldn't be out here alone. Satire would surely take advantage of the situation." he replied sitting next to her.
"The bitch wouldn't dare to show her face now. Not after what she did. She inflicted on me a worse pain then death."
"It is true, the woman has no heart."
"Why Setto? Why did she kill my son? It is me that she hates."
"I don't know, maybe this was a warning or something. For as much insight that I have, even an event like this eludes me."
Ruia turned to look back over the river. "Ever changing is our futures, but my son didn't even get to experience his."
"It was the gods plan for him I guess."
"To hell with the gods. They should have taken me. I'm the commoner, the poser to the throne. He wasn't."
"You're not a commoner Ruia, that title never did fit you properly. And besides that, a title or rank doesn't make a person. It is how a person acts, their personality that is important. And you my dear, rank higher than most."
"Thank you, but that still doesn't change the events of today. The horror that was bestowed upon me. I don't know if I can handle it or want to for that matter. My son was everything to me, my life and world. And that bitch took her from me."
"You are strong Ruia. In time, you will get through this. Remember you have me, Bakura, Honda, Anzu, Jou, and your husband to help get you through this."
"I wonder if it is enough though."]
Yugi sat up with a jolt. 'A memory from the past, Raya's past. I can't believe what Satire made her go through. The pain she must have felt, it had to be overwhelming. And from the conversation with Setto, it seems like she was suicidal at one point as well.'
"Are you awake now Yugi?"
"Yes Yami, I had another vision from the past."
"Are you ok? Do you want to talk about it." Yami asked, taking a seat on Yugi's bed.
"Was it hard for you too?"
"What was aibou?"
"Losing your son. Was it difficult to go on?"
"The pain was excruciating. My boy was taken from me unjustly and before his time. I felt guilty as well because I couldn't do anything to save him. So yes, sometimes it was hard to face another day. But I knew that I had too, I had a country to run. Plus I vowed to find Satire and Jarha and bring them in."
Yugi nodded. "How did Raya react?"
"Worse than me. Since she witness the crime and couldn't do anything, she took it far worse than I ever did. I was scared for her. I thought she would do something stupid."
"The thought crossed her mind."
"That doesn't surprise me. Did you see something that told you that?"
"Sort of, after the murder, Raya or Ruia fled the palace and went to the Nile. I guess someone sent Setto after her and the two were talking. At one point in the conversation, she was like I wonder if it is enough, referring to having people to lean on."
"So I was right, she was thinking of ending it. But even then I knew she wouldn't."
"How?"
"She has a very large heart, much like yourself. She wouldn't do something like kill herself, mainly because it would bring others much unneeded pain. That and she would never give Satire the satisfaction of beating her. "
"Then why did I have this vision, what is it's meaning?"
"I think there are two meanings. The first being that this ordeal is going to be painful for all of us, but especially Raya. We are going to have to be strong, both mentally and physically for her. And the second is well let me ask you this angel, you respect Raya correct?"
"Yes, I trust her with my life, just like I do you."
"Then I was correct. The dream was trying to show you that Raya isn't perfect, that she too has a darker side, one that is difficult to understand and even control. I can understand her pain because I felt it too, double later on when I lost her. The depression can be overwhelming and have negative effectives. My involvement in the Shadow Games is living proof of that."
"I never thought Raya was perfect though."
"No, you're not that naïve or anything, But in this time, Raya seems perpetually happy like nothing can harm or scare her. But the vision was trying to warn you that she's not. Even though a millennia has past, the she is still the same Ruia from my time. The pain and suffering she felt, it is still there. She's not a reincarnation like the others. They are lucky, they don't have to recall the events that took place, feel the emotions that raced through their veins. Occasionally one of them might have a flash from their past life, but it is nothing like Raya has to go through."
"Is she still um, suicidal?"
"I don't think she ever was aibou, but the dream is warning you and all of us to keep an extra eye on her. She is hurting, more so than she is letting on.
Yugi nodded sleepily. "Where is Raya now? She's not alone is she?"
"No, don't worry. She is with the others, getting ready to leave. We were discussing what to do about Jarha and Satire, but Seto pointed out that it was late and that we would have better success if we slept on it."
"Make sure someone walks with Tea and Raya."
Yami smile at Yugi's concern for his friends. "Already taken care of. Seto is taking Raya back since they are neighbors. Joey, Bakura and Tristan volunteered to walk Tea back as well. So don't worry, no one will be alone."
"Good."
"Think you'll be able to go back to bed?"
"Yes, if you stay with me that is."
"Of course I will. Just let me show our friends out and then I will come back ok?"
"Tell them bye for me?"
Yami nodded and walked out of the room. He met Raya in the hallway, zipping up her coat.
"Is Yugi asleep again?"
"Almost. Raya why didn't…"
"It is for the best, you know that." she replied coldly.
"I still think…"
"Yami, I know what you think and to an extent, so do I. But what is there to gain? More pain, more suffering?"
"Closure Raya."
Raya laughed. "I will never be able to find closure."
"You can, just let me help you."
"Despite what you may think Yugioh, I am not the same Ruia you fell in love with in Egypt. Much time has passed. I've changed, you've changed. Granted we are the same people that we were in ancient times, but feelings can change, just like mine have." With that, Raya pushed past him, refusing to hear any comment that would cause her to falter.
'You're wrong Ruia. You haven't changed at all. You're still stubborn and caring just like you always were. I know that your feelings for me are still there, just buried beneath the guilt.'
"Ready?" asked Seto, as Raya walked towards him. She didn't even respond as she pushed open the door. "I'll take that as a yes."
Sprinting to catch up to the girl, Seto had to carry the tired Mokuba. "Raya, slow down. You act like something is chasing you."
'Maybe there is.' "Sorry."
"What's wrong? Don't say nothing, I know you better than that."
"It's complicated. I promise I will explain everything to you once I figure it out. "
"Can I take a stab?"
"Sure, go ahead. Any insight would be appreciated."
"You still love him."
Raya whipped at Seto. "Why do you say that?"
"Just a gut feeling. Nothing more."
"Hate to tell you this, but you're wrong. I loved Yugioh of the past, not his future self."
"But it the same person. Isn't it?"
"In body, yes. But in personality, spirit, emotion, no. Too much has happened, it has changed him. Granted that isn't a bad thing, but I don't know. He's not the same person I remember."
"Did you really expect that though?"
"I didn't really expect to find him or any of you for that matter. Glad I did though. It makes facing Satire a bit easier."
"We'll beat her, just like we did before."
"So many lives were lost though. I am just afraid that will happen again."
"You can't control a person's destiny Raya."
"I know, but it isn't right for innocent people to be drawn into my war."
"But it isn't just your war. She attacked Yami as well. And when she attacks my friends, that means I will get involved. I bet Tea and the others feel the same way."
"I guess so. "
"Raya, one more thing before we go home. I am right, you and I both know it. But I won't say anything to anyone until you make up your mind with what path you want to choose."
"Never could admit you were wrong could you." Raya said, grinning.
"Not when I knew I was correct." he said returning the smile.
"Okay. I will think about what you said. Now you better get Duckie here to bed."
"I will. Make sure all the doors and windows are locked ok? I don't want to face Yami's wrath if something was to happen to you."
"Gotcha you. Don't worry about me, I'm a survivor."
"If that is supposed to comfort me, it is not working."
"You relax? Never. Not even you're days as Setto."
"Good night Raya."
"Night Seto."
Raya opened her gate and headed for her front door. Seto's words pounded in her head. She did still love Yami, but it was safer for everyone to act like she didn't. Couldn't he see that? That she was protecting Mokuba by not falling in love with Yami all over again? Obviously not. Sighing she continued her trek. At the foot of her porch, she halted. The door was slightly ajar. 'I know I left it shut.' Glancing around, she noticed that no one was around, even Seto had made it into his mansion. Gathering up her courage, Raya pushed up her down slowly.
*CREAK*
"Nothing like announcing my presence I guess."
Taking a deep breath, she walked into her room. Nothing seemed amiss, but she knew her enemies better than that. They were here, quite possibly still there. Fighting the urge to run back outside, she pressed on, walking deeper into her own house.
"Brr, did I leave the air conditioning on too high?" The room was bone chilling. Raya was surprised not too see icicles hanging off the ceiling. "Something is not right, not at all."
Walking past the small kitchen area, Raya felt another presence. Not of a person, well not an alive one, but of a memory. She had experienced this so long ago. Hunter vs. hunted. "I will win this time Satire, count on it!"
A deep chuckling answered here, coming from the living room. Raya turned and sprinted for the room. She skidded to a stop at the door and promptly let out a blood curling scream as force wrapped around her throat, squeezing it tightly, cutting off her cries for help.
~Quick Note:
I know some of you may have gotton confused with why I used the Japanese Names for their Egyptian ones. I did this mainly for recognition purposes. It was just easier to use them, then create all new names that we wouldn't know as well. Also, I know Bakura's Japanese name is Ryou, but there is a reason why I didn't use it and it will be explain later. Okay? I hope this clears any confuse on the name parts.