The Millennium Eye, Part 1: Good News and Bad News


A.N. Sorry, life's busy. Will try to find more time to write... can't promise. Sorry. Holiday shopping (ugh!) + school + work + sick mom = not much spare time. But I'll try! (... ... ...does anyone really care? Huh.)

Disclaimer: As you most likely know by now, Yu-Gi-Oh! belongs to Kazuki Takahashi. In case you haven't noticed, my name isn't Kazuki Takahashi. I'm Seena. All I own are my stories, my homework, my twisted ideas, and some of Yami Bakura's thoughts in this fanfiction. And I don't get money, either. (Not for this, anyway ^_^)

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Ugh. My back... er, rather, Ryou's back. It hurts. A lot. Stupid Tristan... Tristan? Where the heck is he now? Where is anyone?

I opened my eyes. My vision was somewhat blurry, but not bad. I better not have a concussion or something... I thought. Stupid Tristan. Where is he, anyway? No one was in sight.

But I felt something. Behind me... shadows. The Shadow Realm... Dark energy. But I was definitely in the real world... back near the Dueling arena where Ryou had been watching Yuugi's match with Pegasus. That must be where the Dark Energy's coming from... I thought. Either Yuugi or Pegasus is using a Millennium Item to summon themselves into the Shadow Realm... they must be Dueling there.

My vision clearing somewhat, I noticed that something - no, someone - was leaning on me. Mokuba. Mokuba's body was right there next to me, his weight partially on the the railing we were propped up against, and partially on my right side. Ha! No one else around, and Mokuba's soulless body was right next to me. I couldn't believe my luck.

Now, all I needed to do was use the power of my Ring to transfer my soul, and- my Ring? My Ring... where the heck is my Ring!? Crap. Well, this stunk. What did that idiot, Tristan, do to my Millennium Item? Not that it was a huge problem, of course - as the source of my power, I could summon the Ring forward from just about anywhere at will - but it was just another stupid annoyance that I had to deal with.

I was about to summon the Ring forward from wherever-the-heck-Tristan-had-stuck-it, when something broke my concentration. The Shadows. They were... gone. The Duel must be over!

My mind raced. If Tristan had taken away my Ring, then he and his friends wouldn't be expecting any more trouble from me. That meant only one thing. Ryou would have to take over...

I unlocked his soul room and threw open the door. I called. Come out and take your body back!

Previously asleep, Ryou peered up at my backlit face from beneath his sheets. You... you're done, then? he asked timidly.

I growled. I just need you to convince your pathetic friends that you're all right. They don't know that I'm here, and I want it to stay that way. Got it?!

He nodded his head briskly, eyes wide with fear. Pushing him back into his body, I hissed in his ear, Now, not a word... I'll be listening.

He nodded again, and I watched through his eyes as he came too. I heard voices in the background...

...Hm... what!? He's gone! That would be Yugi. His soul wasn't sealed away, so he must have won the Duel. Impressive.

Why am I not surprised by this? Lousy accent, must be Joey.

Slippery double-crossing snake! Hah. Takes one to know one, Tristan... Let's go find him!

They must have be talking about Pegasus. I thought. He must have left while Yugi and his friends were celebrating their victory. Mortals are really rather unobservant.

But we can't just leave Mokuba and Bakura here all alone. By this time, Ryou had pulled himself up; though I didn't need to look to know that Téa was speaking.

That's your cue, Ryou. I nudged him. And remember, not a word...

He nodded inwardly, then called out. Hey, up here! he waved as they turned. Hello! Hey!

Yugi cried as he spotted him.

Hey there! Tristan yelled. Feeling back to normal?

Ryou could sense my mental glare. Putting a puzzled look on his face, he responded, What? Back to normal? Have I not been normal, Tristan?

Confused looks mixed with understanding filled the faces of Ryou's friends. He must not be able to remember anything... Tristan muttered. He called back, Yeah! That weird Ring you wear around your neck was making you act like a real freak again!

If I had been in possession of Ryou's body at the time, I would have most likely killed Tristan. FREAK!? You insolent mortal! I save your pathetic life, and this is the gratitude I get? You idiot, you're too worthless to even spit on.

However, Ryou returned innocently, Freak? Oh, my. I must admit, my hikari is a good actor.

Yugi turned to Tristan. His... Millennium Ring? he asked. Suddenly worried, he cried, Where is it now!? Hmph... Nice to know someone cares. Not. Well, at least I didn't have to ask now and arouse suspicion.

replied Tristan proudly. I chucked that thing away as far as I could.

Moron. As if simply throwing the Ring away would destroy the bond between Ryou and I. Our souls were bonded to each other, and to the Ring - like it or not, I was going to stay until I felt like leaving. Mortals were such idiots. I can't believe I had any faith in this Tristan fellow in the first place. What a loser.

Oh well, Ryou simply said. If it was making me act weird, then I guess it was for the best. But it appears that I'm now...

As the group sighed thoughtfully, I nodded my head in approval. This conversation was going well. Well, if you're okay... Téa began slowly, Could you watch Mokuba for us?

Ryou bit his lip inwardly, and turned to me. Although he didn't speak, I could see the question written in his face; he didn't want to anger me by giving Miss Friendship the wrong answer. Yes! Yes, accept, Ryou! This is perfect! I urged him, my fierce gaze intense.

Sure. I suppose... Ryou responded, keeping his outward innocence.

Joey nodded, Then let's go find that creep, Pegasus!

agreed Tristan as the group turned.

As they began to run into the hallway, Joey continued, After all, he made a promise to free those souls, and he's gonna keep it!

Urgh. I had completely forgotten about Pegasus' deal with Yugi. If Pegasus restores Mokuba's soul, his body will be useless to me... I realized.

Turning my attention inward, I spoke to my host. You did well, Ryou; you were wise not to cross me. I have one more task to complete; you will get possession of your body after that. Until then, stay in your soul room and don't bother me. Got it?

Ryou nodded his head again meekly, not daring to question my orders. He most likely didn't want to know exactly what I was planning, either... he wasn't very interested in gory details. No fun at all. But at least it ensured that I would not be bothered.

Summoning forth my Millennium Ring and feeling my Shadow Powers strengthen from its presence, I smiled inwardly. Every cloud had a silver lining (though I prefer gold), and the lining in this matter was that I would soon gain from Pegasus' loss. But it matters not, because now that Pegasus has been weakened by his Duel with Yugi, he's been giving me the opportunity I've been waiting for. The time has finally come to add Pegasus' Millennium Item to my collection...

I laughed to myself as I turned towards the castle's central tower; while Yugi and his friends had left to look for Pegasus first, I doubted that they knew where he was. I had erased their minds... I would reach Pegasus' sanctuary far before they would realize where he was hiding...

After a moment of consideration, I decided to leave Mokuba's body behind; it would be a burden toting him around. I planned on a quick confrontation with Pegasus, so I doubted any harm would come to the boy. Who would want some kid's body, anyway?

Setting off down a richly painted hallway, I noticed almost all of the pain in my back had subsided - my host was a fast healer. That reminded me...

I didn't speak out loud, but I rather thought the word.

Y-yes...? What do you want...? From his voice, he seemed a bit nervous, not to mention tired. Well, he'd have plenty of time to rest while I collected Pegasus' Millennium Eye...

Listen. You need to work out more, in your spare time. Whatever he had been expecting, that wasn't it; I could sense from his reaction that he was surprised.

Wha-... huh? What do you mean...? he asked, his voice soft; I think he was trying not to anger me with his cluelessness.

I sighed. Your body is rather weak. Saving your friend Tristan was no simple feat; I had to draw on my Shadow Powers to keep him and Mokuba from falling. You build up your stamina, as well. Running in such a weak body is extremely annoying, and also a bit ...painful, for lack of a better word.

My hikari didn't seem able to respond; I believe he was in a state of shock. I was beginning to enjoy myself; my good mood was returning, what with the promise of another Millennium Item soon to come.

Furthermore, I don't think you've been eating properly. Did you pay any attention in your idiotic health classes? Study your stupid food pyramid, and eat the right things. I need a healthy body, Ryou. I can't afford to be weak; if I must share a body with a wimp like you, you should at least be physically fit. Got it?

Ryou could only nod his head dumbly. Good. Now that that's settled, leave me alone. I have work that needs to be done...

I licked my lips in anticipation. The Millennium Eye would soon have a new holder...

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