Chapter 3: Innocent Evil

AN: Here it is! Chapter 3! I know I promised it by yesterday, but you know how life is... with homework and all... *sigh* It's a little on the short side (sorry!), but please enjoy!

Disclaimer: *sigh* Why is it necessary to do this EVERY chapter? Do you think I got ownership of Yu-Gi-Oh! in a matter of a couple days? And even if I did, I couldn't draw the characters, so a fat lot of good owning Yu-Gi-Oh! would do me and everyone else. The bottom line is, Yu-Gi-Oh! isn't mine. (That's why this is a DISCLAIMER!!!)

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I looked up into the robed man's deep blue eyes. I couldn't think of anything else to do... Please... don't hurt me... I begged, my fear outweighing my pride in this situation. I just wanna go home!

You can go home. The man replied. After you forget, I will release you.

But I don't want my memory erased! I shook my head. I won't tell ANYONE about this place, not ever. I swear on the grave of... of... I struggled to come up with a name - I didn't know that many dead people. Of... of all of the ancient pharaohs! I swear to anyone that means anything to you, and to me! Please, just let me go! I cried.

The man shrugged. I believe you, young Anzu. You would not tell... not on purpose. But there are those that will do anything to get into this room, and retrieve the secrets hidden here. You could be forced to tell. That is why, should you encounter one power-hungry for the Millennium Items, you must not be able to tell them anything. For you yourself will not know. A balance of power must remain. I am here to make sure that that balance will not be destroyed. Worry not. The process will be painless, and your original memories will remain intact.

Let me tell you, I was NOT reassured. But it looked like I had little choice... I could not move left or right or forward because of the strange man, and the coffin was behind me - it was much too large for me to jump over. I squeezed my eyes shut as a strange light began to shine from the ankh-key...

My last conscious memory was of falling backwards... my mind, beginning to fog from the robed man's spell, barely registered my body hitting the coffin, and my hand brushing against something cool and smooth... one of the Items? I had time to wonder before I fell into darkness...

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I wasn't sure if I was dead or alive, or somewhere in-between. I awoke abruptly, in a strange room - two whole walls were lined with books, and the opposing corner was full of weights and training items. I shook my head, trying to clear it. All I remembered was a strange light... ... ...

The door of my room burst open. A little girl with brown hair and blue eyes marched in. You've got a boring soul room. She informed me. It needs more colour!

I blinked, once, twice. She looked like me! I wondered briefly if she was my reflection, then dismissed the idea, as she was not doing the same thing I was - not to mention, she was annoying. I didn't even know who she was or what was going on, and this girl just walks in and insults me. Um... who are you? I asked.

She giggled. My name's Anzu! she laughed.

My jaw dropped. Something was definitely wrong here. I glared at her. My name is Anzu. And what is so funny?

The girl who said her name was Anzu giggled again. Oh... nothing... she said, then burst out laughing again. I shook my head. She was a class one air head, in my book. It's just that... ... ...you're so clueless!

I glared at her harder. What do you mean? I don't know where I am, or who you are, but I'm not dumb. I'm just a little confused... I think I was supposed to have lost my memory... but I remember everything fine now.

The annoying girl looked at me, still trying to suppress her laughter. Okay... then I'll tell you what it's all about! You are unconscious; and I'm the reason you're memory's not gone. Yet. This is your soul room - a reflection of who you are. Because you touched the Millennium Scales as you fell, my soul room was transferred next to yours. Mine's across the hall - the one with the pretty pink door! So you see, I'm a part of you now!

My eyes widened. What's the matter, don't get it? the girl asked. She came over and patted me on the arm, smiling. I, naturally, got away from her as fast as I could.

Don't touch me! I cried. I understand perfectly well, but I don't like it. Just who do you think you are?! This is MY body, and I want just one person in it - me! You're crazy! Go back to your pretty little room' and leave me alone! If you were in the Scales before, then just go back. All I want is to go home!

The girl made a pouty face. Aww... c'mon. I won't hurt you... she said in a sickly sweet voice that made me feel like I was going to have to throw up at any second.

I like my body, I like my soul, and I DON'T like you! I screamed. I don't know who you are, but leave. Just leave!

But I told you! I'm Anzu! she said, her voice still painfully cheerful. I am your dark side. Your yami. You summoned me from the Scales!

I blinked slowly, absorbing the information. She continued, Our souls have become bonded. Besides, you wouldn't send me back to live in the Scales again, would you? It's COLD there. I don't like the cold. Besides, I want to grow up and become a dancer!

I rolled my eyes. Look. This. Is. My. Body. Mine. Not yours, mine. I don't have time for some sissy who wants to dance. Okay?

The version of me frowned. No, it's not okay! What's wrong with dancing? You hate pretty colours, too! And... ... ...you don't have any friends.

I cried. How could you possibly know a thing like that!?

She shrugged, and replied, I'm your yami, like I said. I can read your thoughts, your emotions, your dreams... I know you as good as I know myself.

Then you know what I'm planning on doing to you. I replied icily.

My yami nodded. But plans don't always come through. Things change... She smiled. And I'm not leaving! I like it here! You need to redecorate, but it's livable, at least for awhile. Maybe some flowers, and a few stuffed animals? And wallpaper... something pretty and floral, maybe...

If looks could kill, she would have been six feet under... and still sinking. She sighed. I won't hurt you, hikari. But... I'm asking you to reconsider. You won't like what happens if you don't... trust me.

If anything, her little speech made me wish even more that she would go. Anzu... this is your last chance... she said.

I couldn't take her anymore. I charged. I was going to force her to leave... one way or another.

My yami sighed. Okay... but you'll regret this... she said.

She raised her right hand into the air, and then her left. Palms up, she whispered something under her breath, and crossed her arms in midair, bringing them in front of her face. Still whispering, she closed her eyes and crossed her hands over her chest.

Suddenly, a strong wind filled the air, and a strange light began to glow in front of her. I stopped running, and gasped when the light materialized into a shape - it was the ankh-key that the robed man was holding!

My yami shook her head sadly. I won't hurt you, hikari Anzu. But I will no longer stand in the way of another, who wishes you to forget these events. The holder of the Millennium Ankh's wishes are the same as mine - we both want peace. You will forget, hikari. And you will remain here. I will make sure there is peace... by using your body - my body - to do so. I am sorry it has to be like this, hikari Anzu. But now... forget. Forget, and sleep...

No! I cried. No! Noooooooooo-!

 From the light before me came the darkness... it rose to meet me, consuming me slowly, piece by piece... my sight, my mind, and finally, my soul...

I knew no more.

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