Me:Arrg...I knew people will get mad at me for killing Mokuba....
Seto:Thats what you get for killing my brother!
Me:But I wanted to follow the anime's storyline a little so I had to kill them.
Seto:What!?! You're going to to kill more people!
Me:Oops...*runs away as Seto starts after her*
Yami: o_o;; ummm...Enjoy the fic?
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[ Sorry for the really really really really long wait but I have final exams this week and you know..holiday stuff.]
Its been three years. Three long years...since Seto and he fought the duel. Yami hadn't changed much since then in appearance. His hair was still the same tri-colored shape, his body had grown taller..but wasn't as lean as it used to be. The only thing that could be noticed was his face. The expression of one who had gone through alot and had a heavy burden on one's heart was practically plastered on his face. His eyes shown brightly of a fierce but good heart. He was a good ruler. He was a good pharoah of egypt.
He sat on the long table in the palace, dressed in splendor with gold and silk. In front of him were over 10 plates of food and fruits for breakfast. He had trouble moving his hands though, the thick heavy bracelets were getting in the way. "Damn this thing," he thought struggling with the jewelry. He managed to pick up a pear and lifted it towards his mouth, ready for a bite.
"Pharoah!"
Yami, surprised, drop the pear and looked around angrily to see who had disturbed his meal. It was one of the guards. "What is it!" he demanded.
The guard kneeled low. Panting, he said ,"The monsters, they're back! They're in the city."
Yami sighed."What monster is it? Which city?"
"Its more then one, sire. Its in the city to the north of us."
Yami stood up quickly." Get the guards and socerers. Quickly, we mustn't waste any time!"
The guard bowed and left, running down the halls. Yami took out his puzzle hanging under his robes. "Two years ago..I barely let the sun hit your surface." The sunlight lightly bounced off the sides of the prism. "Now, I'm afraid to go anywhere without you."
Tea burst in from the doors. She saw Yami and ran towards him. He could see the concern on her face. "Yami! A guard was running down the halls, gathering the socerers and soilders...said something about another monster. He said you were going too. Why? You know the socerers could handle it."
He hugged her and smiled at his wife. "Its diffrent this time. The city is right on top of us and there're more monsters. They need me. You know that."
"Yes but...." Her sentence was cut off by a strong kiss. "You worry too much", he said when they seperated, " Don't worry, I promise I'll come back alive."
Yami saw her expressin softening. She sighed, defeated."Fine. I'll stay here and wait for you. Is Joey and Tristan going to be there to protect you?"
"Yes. These monsters are appearing all over Egypt. Everyone is needed to protect the innocent. Even Shadi, Malik, and Isis agreed to help us. Bakura's land isn't immune to the monsters, either."
Tea wrapped her arms tighter around Yami." I wonder why these monsters appeared all of the sudden." she whispered against his chest. "I thought the past pharoah had banished them to the shadow realm."
Yami unwrapped her arms. "He did. The monsters were supposed to stay in there for all eternity, but someone must've made an opening. It might have been an accident or something. But until we find a way to send them back and close the portal, we have to send the monsters back the old-fashoned way."
He walked towards the doors. Tea sat on a chair and faced Yami. She threw him a pear. "You didn't eat breakfast yet. I know how hard it is to eat with those things." She pointed towards the bracelets. He caught it in his hands and ate it. "Thanks," he said.
"Goodluck"
"Don't need it."
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It was dark and cold. The stone room was completely hidden from the world. The only light came from a small circle of a single candle.
Beside that small circle, was a group of hooded figures, huddled over a large stone cauldron. There were about 5 or 6 people. All of whom were completely silent.
A deep voice broke the silence. "Show me the Pharoah." The caudron's liquid slowly stired clockwise and a puff of smoke blasted from the water. When it cleared, Yami appeared wearing his fighting garments. Ready to fight the monsters, their monsters. The one their leader had sent out.
The room filled with cold cruel laughter. The kind that showed no sign of a heart.
"They're falling for it." cackled one of the figures, "how stupid can they be?"
"Yes," hissed the one across from him."Our leader never did us wrong."
"And he never will," came a voice deep within the shadows of the room.
They recognized the voice and kneeled down low onto the stone floor. "Master," one of them said," We have done what you requested. Your plans are working perfectly."
A tall brunette stepped out of the dark. His brilliant blue eyes shining with anticipation. He was the only one not wearing the signature cloak. Instead, he was dressed properly in white linen but a huge purple head dress. In his hand was the millenium rod.
"Excellent." With a few strides Seto was looking over the cauldron. His face scrunched up in anger when he saw Yami. "What is this?!?! I want to see the Pharoah."
"But Master.... He is the Pharoah."
A complete silence overcame the room Their leader has obviously not heard of this news.
"How long? How long has he been pharoah?" he said in a shuddering breath.
"About three years, Master. Right after the recent pharoah died."
"How did the past pharoah die?"
"I don't know, sire. It was kept from the public."
"I see....." Seto said. "Leave me. This information is new to me. I have to change our plan a little."
The men stood up and stumbled out to the darkness, looking for the door. When he was sure they were gone, Seto looked over the cauldron again.
"Show me the Celeste." he whispered. Seto took out a white gold necklace from under his robes. His eyes flickered with a sense of happiness; the first time in years.
*************3 Years Ago***************
Seto walked through the crowd with the millenium rod tucked in his waist.. He had done a few errands for an old lady from the last town and earned a little money for food.
He walked into an inn and sat along a table, never noticing the group of mysterious men from across the room. They were strange people. The temperature was unbearable and the men were wearing heavy cloaks.
Seto ordered some water and a piece of meat from the waitress. It was a meal he was used to now.
He brought the bowl of water to his lips and felt the cool liquid healing his dry throat. When he finally brought the bowl down, he felt someone was staring at him. It was strong and had an evil force behind it. Seto gulped down the rest of the wter and left the money on the table.
Outside, he could still feel the evil energy around him. Almost breathing down his neck. "I gave them a chance to run away," he thought miserably," but they just couldn't help themselves."
He hadn't used much magic anymore. His magic was mostly for duel monsters, but what use is it when he couldn't duel anymore? But he did develop his powers enough to protect himself.
Seto walked more quickly and heard about three sets of feet catching up to him. He turned sharply into a dark alleyway and faced the pursuers.
Three hooded figures stood in front of him. They were the ones in the inn. "I gave you a chance to escape." he started." But you can't take a hint. Can you?" He took out his millenium rod and smirked.
Even under the hoods, they expressed fear and shock. Within a minute, they were banished to the shadow realm. [No, Seto isn't mean yet. Those guys were following him and he felt an evil aura soo.....*zap*^__^]
Putting the item back into its place, he heard clapping. He took it out again. "Who's there?" The clapping continued and an old man appeared. "Good job, Seto. You have good potential."
"Who are you? Answer me or you'll end up like the others!"
The man smiled slyly. "Don't worry. My name is of no importance. Its what I am that matters." He camly walked towards him, even with Seto putting up his most menacing glare.
"I came to offer you a proposition. You have great talents, Seto. Great talents. It'll be a shame it'll end up being wasted."
Seto still didn't say anything while the man circled him.
"I am part of an underground group of magicians. I'm actually the head of this organization actually. Now and then we recruit new members. I knew your father." The old man stopped in front of him. Only a couple of feet away from the rod. Seto felt his arms weaken a little but quickly reclaimed his strength.
"Liar," he spatted," You tell nothing but lies."
This seemed to amuse the old man."I'm not. Beleive me if you want to or not but just listen. Your father learned magic from me. He recieved that item you hold in your hands from me."
Seto felt his mouth slightly open but shook it off. He still held the millenium rod, but his hands were starting to sweat.
"Your father was a great socerer. Great Talent. Great Potential. He was part of our little organization." The old man's smile suddenly turned into an angry frown."But he betrayed us. When we were so close to ultimate power, a vixen stepped in and he foolishly fell in love with her. He left us for that woman and took the millenium rod with him."
Seto was furious. How dare he!!! Calling his gentle and kind father to be one of..of...them. And calling his mother a vixen! This man was lying. He had to be lying.
The old man stared straight into his eyes. Seto felt the familiar coldness in the eyes. It was so similar..to his own.
"Of course, we tried to get the millenium rod back. It rightfully belonged to the organization. But he was so stubborn. Blinded by what the woman had said to him. Must have brainwash him or something...When we tried to get it back, he zapped most of us and died. We never found the millenium rod. I didn't realize he had sons though."
"You'll never get the millenium rod from me."Seto said coldly,"I rather die then let you have it."
The old man chuckled."No, no no. I don't want to take the millenium rod. I want you to join us. I'm your grandfather. Your father was my only son. I want you to take my place when I'm gone and lead the organization after I pass away. You show great potential and great power. You handle the rod very well. Don't end up like my worthless traitor son."
Seto's lip quivered. His grip on the rod loosened. The man before him was his grandfather. He didn't think he had any family left. "How do I know your not lying?"
"You should be able to tell. Your magic will guide you to the truth."
"He was right." thought Seto," I don't think he's lying. I could tell." Seto finally lowered the rod. "Why should I join you? Maybe I want to end up like my father." He tucked the rod in his belt and began walking past the old man.
"I could help you defeat Yami. I know about your duel, Celeste, and Mokuba. I could tell you how to make him pay. I could help you get the thing you want most: sweet revenge."
Seto stopped abruptly. It was true. He blamed everything on Yami ever since the duel. He wanted revenge. His anger towards Yami was unbearable. Yami digusted him to the bone. If it was true what the old man said, he would finally make Yami feel the pain. The pain Seto felt every single day. He turned around and looked at his grandfather.
"What do I have to do?"
The old man smiled. "It's going to take training first, but your patience will be rewarded."
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Seto had been patient long enough. Training had been invigurous and he was kept from any information or news from the outside world. About a year or so ago, his grandfather died and he became a leader of the whole organization.
What had he missed? No matter. So Yami was the pharoah. This will just make his downfall all the more sweet. He looked back into the cauldron.
The liquid stirred but didn't do anything else. After a few moments, Seto grew impatient. "What's wrong with this thing?!?!?" he thought." It should show Celeste now."
"Work you stupid thing!" he shouted but the cauldron refused to show Celeste. "Thing must be broken or something." he muttered and angrily went out the door, to start the invasion.
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Yami was at the head of the army, leading a large group of soilders and magicians to the attacked city. Even from miles away, he could see the monsters.There were at least a dozen of them. Each were at lest 300 feet tall."We must hurry!" he shouted to the others and the pace quickened.
Joey and Tristan was already tackling a large monster. Shadi, Isis, and Malik lead a group of their followers on the other side. The clashing of swords and shields were defeaning. Flashes and explosions lited up the battlefield.
Bakura had his own army. He would usually not care what happens outside his land, but the monsters were destroying his city also. He needed to form strong alliances witht the others to earn their support also.
Yami turned to his troops. "Get the citizens out. Hurry!" The soilders quickly went their seperate ways. Only the magicians were left. "We must help the others. You all know what to do."
Yami watched as his magicians bravely went towards the monsters. Yami charged towards the nearest one, holding his puzzle closely towards him. Suddenly, it halted.
Everything froze. Nothing was moving. Yami , shocked, looked around him to see if he was dreaming. Nobody moved. The expressions on the fighters and monsters froze. Even the magical blasts from a nearby magician froze in place as it was clearly heading towards a monster. "What is this?!" he thought wildly,"Ouch!". He dropped his puzzle. It was burning him. He walked towards where the puzzle laid and watched it as it
Yami heard footsteps. He turned around and saw Bakura, Isis, Malik, and Shadi running up to him. All were holding thier millenium items with cloth. Their millenium items were burning too. "What is this magic?" screamed Bakura in a frenzy. He looked at Yami for answers. "They," panted Shadi, looking at the items," they have enable us to even touch them."
"Mine did too."
Everybody looked at Isis and Malik. They were usually the ones who knew what was happening in a situation like this.
Isis looked at each other in agreement. Yami had always wondered if they had a telepathic bond with each other. Isis was the first to speak."There is a powerful force of magic behind all of this. Theat's why everybody stopped moving except for us. The items are sheilding us from someone's magic. And by the looks of it, its really evil." Everybody looked around nervously.
Suddenly the puzzle and the other items stopped shining. Yami carefully picked it up and felt the metal. The others cautiously picked theirs' up also. They was still warm. Yami looked around. Everyone was still frozen.
Suddenly, deep dark smoke creeped up from the ground around them.The smoke seemed to come from nowhere and formed a swirl before him. The sky above them darkened. Yami clutched his sword. The smoke got larger until it reached the sky, looking like a hourglass whirlwind.
Yami readjusted is footing, the wind was gaining more power. Everybody was in their fighting stance, with their items close to them.
The smoke cleared, revealing a large group of hooded figures. In front was none other then...
"Seto?" whispered Yami under his breath. Everybody eles was in shock. They all thought Seto was dead. No one had heard from him in years.
"Hello Yami." smirked Seto."Nice to see you again."
"Seto! You were the one who did all this! You traitor!" screamed Bakura.
Yami still couldn't believe. How did Seto become his most trusted advisor to his worst enemy in three years?
"Why are you doing this Seto?" cried Shadi, seeing the millenium rod in his hands.
Seto's eyes glistened."Becaues I felt like it," he said simply.
Yami finally found his voice."Seto! End this now. Send all of the creatures back or we'll be force to take you with them."
Seto smiled grew larger. He broke into a cold cruel laugh. "Are you kidding Yami? Look at yourselves! These people behind me..*he waved his arms to his side towards the massive army of hooded figures*. One of them can to control at least 3 monsters..each."
Yami turned pale. There were hundreds of people behind Seto. Seto saw this and continued."Too bad I won't be here to see your defeat Yami. I'll be at the palace. Come and get me if you want." With one last chuckle, Seto disappeared.
The dark clouds lingured like the hoods themselves. Red eyes glowed from beneath the cloth. It was five to hundreds. It seemed hopeless. "Tea," Yami suddenly thought. "Seto's gone to the palace. I have to go back and protect her. But.." He looked at the army of figures waiting for them to make the first move. "I just can't leave now. Oh Ra, they need my help!"
Isis moved to his side. She could tell what he was thinking. "Go ahead.." she whispered."We could handle ourselves."
"Are you sure?"
"Don't forget...the evil needs to be destroyed. You have to be the one. Its your destiny."
He looked at her. She was right. He looked at Shadi, Malik, and Bakura. They all nodded in agreement. "Thank you." he whispered and ran to get his horse.
As soon as he touched his steed, everything began moving. At first, the soldiers and magicians looked confused but resumed their positions after they recovered from their shock. Yami had a feeling that Seto had wanted to follow him back towards the palace. But for what?
He could see the battle getting hotter. The hooded figures are making their moves and almost overpowered the others. Some of the magicians can to aide but offered little support. He couldn't waste any time. He rode as fast as he could, avoiding the near blasts of dragons and mystical beings from the shadow realm.
[If this chapter is a little confusing...don't worry, the next chapter will have all the answers. P.S. If you have any questions about this story, just ask in the reviews so I can somehow answer it in the next chappy.] ***********************************************************************
Me:This was supposed to be the last chapter..but I had no idea it would be this long so I have to cut it into two parts. Sorry. I really thought I could end this story with only one chapter.
Seto:You said I only have to do one more chapter so I don't have to be in the next one=P a deal is a deal.
Me:what about some chocolate?*holds out a twenty pound bag of hershey kisses.
Seto:O_O *looks at the bag hungrily.
Me: Fine..if you don't want it..guess Yami would want it then.
Seto:Arrrg..curse my love of cocoa. Fine. *grabs bag*
Me:*watching Seto eat a bag of twenty pound bag of chocolate in a dark corner of a room* okay..kinda creepy.
Seto:Thats what you get for killing my brother!
Me:But I wanted to follow the anime's storyline a little so I had to kill them.
Seto:What!?! You're going to to kill more people!
Me:Oops...*runs away as Seto starts after her*
Yami: o_o;; ummm...Enjoy the fic?
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[ Sorry for the really really really really long wait but I have final exams this week and you know..holiday stuff.]
Its been three years. Three long years...since Seto and he fought the duel. Yami hadn't changed much since then in appearance. His hair was still the same tri-colored shape, his body had grown taller..but wasn't as lean as it used to be. The only thing that could be noticed was his face. The expression of one who had gone through alot and had a heavy burden on one's heart was practically plastered on his face. His eyes shown brightly of a fierce but good heart. He was a good ruler. He was a good pharoah of egypt.
He sat on the long table in the palace, dressed in splendor with gold and silk. In front of him were over 10 plates of food and fruits for breakfast. He had trouble moving his hands though, the thick heavy bracelets were getting in the way. "Damn this thing," he thought struggling with the jewelry. He managed to pick up a pear and lifted it towards his mouth, ready for a bite.
"Pharoah!"
Yami, surprised, drop the pear and looked around angrily to see who had disturbed his meal. It was one of the guards. "What is it!" he demanded.
The guard kneeled low. Panting, he said ,"The monsters, they're back! They're in the city."
Yami sighed."What monster is it? Which city?"
"Its more then one, sire. Its in the city to the north of us."
Yami stood up quickly." Get the guards and socerers. Quickly, we mustn't waste any time!"
The guard bowed and left, running down the halls. Yami took out his puzzle hanging under his robes. "Two years ago..I barely let the sun hit your surface." The sunlight lightly bounced off the sides of the prism. "Now, I'm afraid to go anywhere without you."
Tea burst in from the doors. She saw Yami and ran towards him. He could see the concern on her face. "Yami! A guard was running down the halls, gathering the socerers and soilders...said something about another monster. He said you were going too. Why? You know the socerers could handle it."
He hugged her and smiled at his wife. "Its diffrent this time. The city is right on top of us and there're more monsters. They need me. You know that."
"Yes but...." Her sentence was cut off by a strong kiss. "You worry too much", he said when they seperated, " Don't worry, I promise I'll come back alive."
Yami saw her expressin softening. She sighed, defeated."Fine. I'll stay here and wait for you. Is Joey and Tristan going to be there to protect you?"
"Yes. These monsters are appearing all over Egypt. Everyone is needed to protect the innocent. Even Shadi, Malik, and Isis agreed to help us. Bakura's land isn't immune to the monsters, either."
Tea wrapped her arms tighter around Yami." I wonder why these monsters appeared all of the sudden." she whispered against his chest. "I thought the past pharoah had banished them to the shadow realm."
Yami unwrapped her arms. "He did. The monsters were supposed to stay in there for all eternity, but someone must've made an opening. It might have been an accident or something. But until we find a way to send them back and close the portal, we have to send the monsters back the old-fashoned way."
He walked towards the doors. Tea sat on a chair and faced Yami. She threw him a pear. "You didn't eat breakfast yet. I know how hard it is to eat with those things." She pointed towards the bracelets. He caught it in his hands and ate it. "Thanks," he said.
"Goodluck"
"Don't need it."
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It was dark and cold. The stone room was completely hidden from the world. The only light came from a small circle of a single candle.
Beside that small circle, was a group of hooded figures, huddled over a large stone cauldron. There were about 5 or 6 people. All of whom were completely silent.
A deep voice broke the silence. "Show me the Pharoah." The caudron's liquid slowly stired clockwise and a puff of smoke blasted from the water. When it cleared, Yami appeared wearing his fighting garments. Ready to fight the monsters, their monsters. The one their leader had sent out.
The room filled with cold cruel laughter. The kind that showed no sign of a heart.
"They're falling for it." cackled one of the figures, "how stupid can they be?"
"Yes," hissed the one across from him."Our leader never did us wrong."
"And he never will," came a voice deep within the shadows of the room.
They recognized the voice and kneeled down low onto the stone floor. "Master," one of them said," We have done what you requested. Your plans are working perfectly."
A tall brunette stepped out of the dark. His brilliant blue eyes shining with anticipation. He was the only one not wearing the signature cloak. Instead, he was dressed properly in white linen but a huge purple head dress. In his hand was the millenium rod.
"Excellent." With a few strides Seto was looking over the cauldron. His face scrunched up in anger when he saw Yami. "What is this?!?! I want to see the Pharoah."
"But Master.... He is the Pharoah."
A complete silence overcame the room Their leader has obviously not heard of this news.
"How long? How long has he been pharoah?" he said in a shuddering breath.
"About three years, Master. Right after the recent pharoah died."
"How did the past pharoah die?"
"I don't know, sire. It was kept from the public."
"I see....." Seto said. "Leave me. This information is new to me. I have to change our plan a little."
The men stood up and stumbled out to the darkness, looking for the door. When he was sure they were gone, Seto looked over the cauldron again.
"Show me the Celeste." he whispered. Seto took out a white gold necklace from under his robes. His eyes flickered with a sense of happiness; the first time in years.
*************3 Years Ago***************
Seto walked through the crowd with the millenium rod tucked in his waist.. He had done a few errands for an old lady from the last town and earned a little money for food.
He walked into an inn and sat along a table, never noticing the group of mysterious men from across the room. They were strange people. The temperature was unbearable and the men were wearing heavy cloaks.
Seto ordered some water and a piece of meat from the waitress. It was a meal he was used to now.
He brought the bowl of water to his lips and felt the cool liquid healing his dry throat. When he finally brought the bowl down, he felt someone was staring at him. It was strong and had an evil force behind it. Seto gulped down the rest of the wter and left the money on the table.
Outside, he could still feel the evil energy around him. Almost breathing down his neck. "I gave them a chance to run away," he thought miserably," but they just couldn't help themselves."
He hadn't used much magic anymore. His magic was mostly for duel monsters, but what use is it when he couldn't duel anymore? But he did develop his powers enough to protect himself.
Seto walked more quickly and heard about three sets of feet catching up to him. He turned sharply into a dark alleyway and faced the pursuers.
Three hooded figures stood in front of him. They were the ones in the inn. "I gave you a chance to escape." he started." But you can't take a hint. Can you?" He took out his millenium rod and smirked.
Even under the hoods, they expressed fear and shock. Within a minute, they were banished to the shadow realm. [No, Seto isn't mean yet. Those guys were following him and he felt an evil aura soo.....*zap*^__^]
Putting the item back into its place, he heard clapping. He took it out again. "Who's there?" The clapping continued and an old man appeared. "Good job, Seto. You have good potential."
"Who are you? Answer me or you'll end up like the others!"
The man smiled slyly. "Don't worry. My name is of no importance. Its what I am that matters." He camly walked towards him, even with Seto putting up his most menacing glare.
"I came to offer you a proposition. You have great talents, Seto. Great talents. It'll be a shame it'll end up being wasted."
Seto still didn't say anything while the man circled him.
"I am part of an underground group of magicians. I'm actually the head of this organization actually. Now and then we recruit new members. I knew your father." The old man stopped in front of him. Only a couple of feet away from the rod. Seto felt his arms weaken a little but quickly reclaimed his strength.
"Liar," he spatted," You tell nothing but lies."
This seemed to amuse the old man."I'm not. Beleive me if you want to or not but just listen. Your father learned magic from me. He recieved that item you hold in your hands from me."
Seto felt his mouth slightly open but shook it off. He still held the millenium rod, but his hands were starting to sweat.
"Your father was a great socerer. Great Talent. Great Potential. He was part of our little organization." The old man's smile suddenly turned into an angry frown."But he betrayed us. When we were so close to ultimate power, a vixen stepped in and he foolishly fell in love with her. He left us for that woman and took the millenium rod with him."
Seto was furious. How dare he!!! Calling his gentle and kind father to be one of..of...them. And calling his mother a vixen! This man was lying. He had to be lying.
The old man stared straight into his eyes. Seto felt the familiar coldness in the eyes. It was so similar..to his own.
"Of course, we tried to get the millenium rod back. It rightfully belonged to the organization. But he was so stubborn. Blinded by what the woman had said to him. Must have brainwash him or something...When we tried to get it back, he zapped most of us and died. We never found the millenium rod. I didn't realize he had sons though."
"You'll never get the millenium rod from me."Seto said coldly,"I rather die then let you have it."
The old man chuckled."No, no no. I don't want to take the millenium rod. I want you to join us. I'm your grandfather. Your father was my only son. I want you to take my place when I'm gone and lead the organization after I pass away. You show great potential and great power. You handle the rod very well. Don't end up like my worthless traitor son."
Seto's lip quivered. His grip on the rod loosened. The man before him was his grandfather. He didn't think he had any family left. "How do I know your not lying?"
"You should be able to tell. Your magic will guide you to the truth."
"He was right." thought Seto," I don't think he's lying. I could tell." Seto finally lowered the rod. "Why should I join you? Maybe I want to end up like my father." He tucked the rod in his belt and began walking past the old man.
"I could help you defeat Yami. I know about your duel, Celeste, and Mokuba. I could tell you how to make him pay. I could help you get the thing you want most: sweet revenge."
Seto stopped abruptly. It was true. He blamed everything on Yami ever since the duel. He wanted revenge. His anger towards Yami was unbearable. Yami digusted him to the bone. If it was true what the old man said, he would finally make Yami feel the pain. The pain Seto felt every single day. He turned around and looked at his grandfather.
"What do I have to do?"
The old man smiled. "It's going to take training first, but your patience will be rewarded."
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Seto had been patient long enough. Training had been invigurous and he was kept from any information or news from the outside world. About a year or so ago, his grandfather died and he became a leader of the whole organization.
What had he missed? No matter. So Yami was the pharoah. This will just make his downfall all the more sweet. He looked back into the cauldron.
The liquid stirred but didn't do anything else. After a few moments, Seto grew impatient. "What's wrong with this thing?!?!?" he thought." It should show Celeste now."
"Work you stupid thing!" he shouted but the cauldron refused to show Celeste. "Thing must be broken or something." he muttered and angrily went out the door, to start the invasion.
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Yami was at the head of the army, leading a large group of soilders and magicians to the attacked city. Even from miles away, he could see the monsters.There were at least a dozen of them. Each were at lest 300 feet tall."We must hurry!" he shouted to the others and the pace quickened.
Joey and Tristan was already tackling a large monster. Shadi, Isis, and Malik lead a group of their followers on the other side. The clashing of swords and shields were defeaning. Flashes and explosions lited up the battlefield.
Bakura had his own army. He would usually not care what happens outside his land, but the monsters were destroying his city also. He needed to form strong alliances witht the others to earn their support also.
Yami turned to his troops. "Get the citizens out. Hurry!" The soilders quickly went their seperate ways. Only the magicians were left. "We must help the others. You all know what to do."
Yami watched as his magicians bravely went towards the monsters. Yami charged towards the nearest one, holding his puzzle closely towards him. Suddenly, it halted.
Everything froze. Nothing was moving. Yami , shocked, looked around him to see if he was dreaming. Nobody moved. The expressions on the fighters and monsters froze. Even the magical blasts from a nearby magician froze in place as it was clearly heading towards a monster. "What is this?!" he thought wildly,"Ouch!". He dropped his puzzle. It was burning him. He walked towards where the puzzle laid and watched it as it
Yami heard footsteps. He turned around and saw Bakura, Isis, Malik, and Shadi running up to him. All were holding thier millenium items with cloth. Their millenium items were burning too. "What is this magic?" screamed Bakura in a frenzy. He looked at Yami for answers. "They," panted Shadi, looking at the items," they have enable us to even touch them."
"Mine did too."
Everybody looked at Isis and Malik. They were usually the ones who knew what was happening in a situation like this.
Isis looked at each other in agreement. Yami had always wondered if they had a telepathic bond with each other. Isis was the first to speak."There is a powerful force of magic behind all of this. Theat's why everybody stopped moving except for us. The items are sheilding us from someone's magic. And by the looks of it, its really evil." Everybody looked around nervously.
Suddenly the puzzle and the other items stopped shining. Yami carefully picked it up and felt the metal. The others cautiously picked theirs' up also. They was still warm. Yami looked around. Everyone was still frozen.
Suddenly, deep dark smoke creeped up from the ground around them.The smoke seemed to come from nowhere and formed a swirl before him. The sky above them darkened. Yami clutched his sword. The smoke got larger until it reached the sky, looking like a hourglass whirlwind.
Yami readjusted is footing, the wind was gaining more power. Everybody was in their fighting stance, with their items close to them.
The smoke cleared, revealing a large group of hooded figures. In front was none other then...
"Seto?" whispered Yami under his breath. Everybody eles was in shock. They all thought Seto was dead. No one had heard from him in years.
"Hello Yami." smirked Seto."Nice to see you again."
"Seto! You were the one who did all this! You traitor!" screamed Bakura.
Yami still couldn't believe. How did Seto become his most trusted advisor to his worst enemy in three years?
"Why are you doing this Seto?" cried Shadi, seeing the millenium rod in his hands.
Seto's eyes glistened."Becaues I felt like it," he said simply.
Yami finally found his voice."Seto! End this now. Send all of the creatures back or we'll be force to take you with them."
Seto smiled grew larger. He broke into a cold cruel laugh. "Are you kidding Yami? Look at yourselves! These people behind me..*he waved his arms to his side towards the massive army of hooded figures*. One of them can to control at least 3 monsters..each."
Yami turned pale. There were hundreds of people behind Seto. Seto saw this and continued."Too bad I won't be here to see your defeat Yami. I'll be at the palace. Come and get me if you want." With one last chuckle, Seto disappeared.
The dark clouds lingured like the hoods themselves. Red eyes glowed from beneath the cloth. It was five to hundreds. It seemed hopeless. "Tea," Yami suddenly thought. "Seto's gone to the palace. I have to go back and protect her. But.." He looked at the army of figures waiting for them to make the first move. "I just can't leave now. Oh Ra, they need my help!"
Isis moved to his side. She could tell what he was thinking. "Go ahead.." she whispered."We could handle ourselves."
"Are you sure?"
"Don't forget...the evil needs to be destroyed. You have to be the one. Its your destiny."
He looked at her. She was right. He looked at Shadi, Malik, and Bakura. They all nodded in agreement. "Thank you." he whispered and ran to get his horse.
As soon as he touched his steed, everything began moving. At first, the soldiers and magicians looked confused but resumed their positions after they recovered from their shock. Yami had a feeling that Seto had wanted to follow him back towards the palace. But for what?
He could see the battle getting hotter. The hooded figures are making their moves and almost overpowered the others. Some of the magicians can to aide but offered little support. He couldn't waste any time. He rode as fast as he could, avoiding the near blasts of dragons and mystical beings from the shadow realm.
[If this chapter is a little confusing...don't worry, the next chapter will have all the answers. P.S. If you have any questions about this story, just ask in the reviews so I can somehow answer it in the next chappy.] ***********************************************************************
Me:This was supposed to be the last chapter..but I had no idea it would be this long so I have to cut it into two parts. Sorry. I really thought I could end this story with only one chapter.
Seto:You said I only have to do one more chapter so I don't have to be in the next one=P a deal is a deal.
Me:what about some chocolate?*holds out a twenty pound bag of hershey kisses.
Seto:O_O *looks at the bag hungrily.
Me: Fine..if you don't want it..guess Yami would want it then.
Seto:Arrrg..curse my love of cocoa. Fine. *grabs bag*
Me:*watching Seto eat a bag of twenty pound bag of chocolate in a dark corner of a room* okay..kinda creepy.