Disclaimer: No Own Yu-Gi-Oh in anyway. Is this getting redundant? If the names Ishtar and Nerfertidy belong to anyone, I am sorry! I will get rid of it and think of a different name! Please don't sue me because all you'd get is a pencil and a piece of paper.

Secrets of Yesterday

After school ended, Yugi went straight home and found a note pinned to the fridge from Grandpa saying that he received an important phone call and wouldn't be back until late in the night. The Game Shop was closed for the day, and Yami and Yugi were completely alone in the house. Yugi swallowed and was nervous. He knew that he should tell Yami how he felt about him, but he wasn't sure how Yami would react to such a statement. They had been together for so many years, that Yugi thought that Yami thought no more of him than a brother would.

"Well he does look like me," Yugi muttered to himself as he put his glass of water to his mouth and drank deeply, "But I have to tell him. I've loved him for so many years." Placing the glass onto the counter, Yugi turned towards the stairs that led to his bedroom. After ascending the stairs, he turned the corner that led to his room, and was suddenly knocked onto his back by a crimson blur. The next thing that Yugi knew was that he was on his back with his attacker on top of him.

 "What the hell?" Yugi said and looked up into the face of Yami, "Yami! What the hell are you doing?"

"Yugi! Are you alright? Did he hurt you in anyway?" Yami asked in a worried tone.

"I'm fine Yami!" Yugi said in exasperation, and he suddenly felt Yami's hands traveling along his body, searching for any wounds that Seto might have inflicted upon him. "Y-Yami? Wh…what are you doing?"

"I am searching for any wounds," Yami said as he ran his fingers gently down Yugi's arms and torso, "I am going to kill that fucking bastard for touching you."

"Yami…" Yugi said quietly, "Please don't do anything rash. I can handle the situation with Seto."

"You mean like you handled the bathroom incident? Is THAT how you are going to handle things with Seto?" demanded Yami as he stared hard at Yugi.

"That's not fair Yami. I was puking the night before and that morning, so I was weak. This project is going to be tough, so I need all the strength that I can get. Please don't fight with me Yami. Yami…I…I love you." There, he said it.

Yami looked at Yugi with wide eyes. Did Yugi just say those three words, or were his ears playing tricks on him?

"What did you just say?" he whispered in disbelief, "Say it again Yugi."

"I love you Yami," Yugi replied in a soft whisper, "I've always loved you since before I met you." Yami remained silent as he let Yugi's words wash over him. Yugi looked at Yami and closed his eyes in despair. Great, Yugi thought to himself, He probably is going to say that he never had feelings like this towards me. Shit, I am such a fucking idiot! Yugi started to push Yami off of him, but Yami pushed him back down to the floor and planted his mouth onto Yugi's. Yugi opened his eyes in shock as he felt Yami's tongue gently trace his lips, coxing him to open his mouth so that he may explore it. Yugi felt lightning bolts shoot through his body as he let Yami mate his tongue with his own. Yami's experience taught Yugi the finer things to kissing as he rubbed his tongue erotically against Yugi's, enticing his body and making him more aroused. He ground his hips against Yugi's, causing the youth to moan loudly and thrust his hands into the Pharaoh's hair. Yami placed a hand under Yugi's shirt, gently rubbing his chest, making love to his nipples with his fingers. Yugi groaned loudly when he felt Yami tease his nipples, and he pulled Yami closer to him, wanting him now more than anything. Yugi began to unbutton Yami's shirt, demanding for the feel of flesh against flesh. Yami thrust his tongue deeper into Yugi's mouth, demanding that he respond to him. Yugi complied with his demand and thrust his tongue into the Pharaoh's mouth, his hands traveling to the zipper on Yami's pants.

There was a sudden knocking on the front door that broke their passionate embrace. They dislodged their lips from one another, and looked towards the steps where the front door could be seen, but barely.

"Leave it," Yami said huskily as he tried to recapture Yugi's lips.

"No Yami, it might be one of my friends," replied Yugi and he gently pushed the Pharaoh off of him.

"Very well," Yami said and began to button his shirt as Yugi went to the front door to answer it. Yami followed him and stood behind Yugi as he opened the door. The person who stood their made Yami hiss in anger.

Seto Kaiba stood at the front door of the Moto residence and looked at Yugi and Yami standing there, and he did not like what he saw. Yugi's lushes lips were swollen and red from kissing, his shirt was rumpled and his hair was tussled, and Yami was in no better condition. His buttons were buttoned incorrectly and his hair needed to be brushed, and his lips were swollen as well. Seto could see the smoldering passion in those red eyes of his, along with the hate towards him.

"What do you want?" Yami demanded, his eyes narrowing.

"I have to speak to Yugi about the project we are doing," retorted Seto with venom in his voice, "So it doesn't concern you Yami. Why don't you crawl back into the Puzzle and die already?"

"That's enough Seto," Yugi said angrily, "Now what do you want to discuss?"

"We need to get together and work on our constellation. Since our teacher wants us to observe the constellation I suggest that you come to my house so we can do it," Seto said as kindly as he could.

"Together? In your house? Alone?" Yugi said, his voice shivering in fear as the incident from this morning came back to flood his mind.

"No, absolutely not," Yami answered, "Yugi will not be going to your house."

"Shut-up Yami, I am not going to be alone with Yugi for there will be servants along with workers in my home at the time," Seto seethed at him.

"I said 'no'," Yami replied firmly, using his kingly voice.

"I insist," Seto said.

"No."

"Yes."

"No!"

"Yes!"

"NO!"

"YES!"

"GODAMNIT SHUT-THE-FUCK-UP!!"

Seto and Yami stopped their bickering and looked at Yugi who was fuming at the two of them. Yugi's eyes shone with fire as he looked at his lover and his rival in disgust. Here they were, arguing on where he should go when he was standing right there. The nerve of these two!

"What the hell you idiots I am standing right here!" Yugi yelled at them, "I hate to say this but I will have to go to Seto's because of this fucking project. Yami, don't say anything, and stop smirking like that Seto! You fucking touch me once while I am at your house, I swear to everything that is holy that I will rip off your nuts. Just when are we supposed to observe our constellation?"

"Our constellation shows up in the night sky at 12 midnight, and since it's Friday, I suggest that you spend the night at my home," Seto replied evenly, "I promise that I won't touch you Yugi. Hell, I'll give you all the spare keys so that you can lock yourself in the guest room."

"Fine," Yugi snarled, "What time do you want me to be at your house?"

"How does nine o'clock sound?" he asked.

"Fine, now leave," Yami said and slammed the door on Seto's cold face. Outside the door, Seto turned on his heel and headed towards his car. As he got into the driver's seat, an evil smirk appeared on his lips. He started the engine and licked his lips for tonight, Yugi would be his.

"Sucker," Seto said as he drove away from the Moto residence.

***

"I don't want you going Yugi. I don't trust Seto Kaiba," Yami said angrily as he watched his Yugi go about the room and pack a bag for the night.

"I know that Yami, but I have to go," Yugi replied as he folded his black pants that he slept in, and placed them into the bag, "If I didn't have this damn project to do, then I would avoid Seto at all times. Damn him, he probably asked the teacher if we could be placed together." Yugi punched his bed in frustration and Yami came over and placed his hands on his shoulders. Yugi turned into Yami's arms and hugged him tightly, burying his face into the crook of the Pharaoh's neck. Yami stroked his love's back, trying to ease his nervousness. He leaned his forehead against Yugi's forehead and silently told him how he felt. Suddenly, a blinding flash crackled across Yami's closed eyes, and he saw the sand's dust blow before him.

'Yami! Yami, where are you?' called a young girl, about the age of thirteen, with honey-brown hair and silver eyes, 'Come now! How are you going to be a Pharaoh if I can't find you?' The little girl suddenly shrieked as two young boys, about a year older than her, jumped in front of her. The two boys laughed as the young girl looked at them angrily, hands on her hips and silver eyes narrowed. All three children were dressed in Egyptian clothing of white. However, the second boy's clothing was tattered, yet this did not bother him.

'Yami! Ishtar! That is not funny!' the young girl said, 'And Pharaoh is looking for you. The High Priest and his son are here, and it's time for your lessons anyway.'

Ishtar laughed at Yami, who gave him a dirty look. It was strange but the two boys seemed identical in looks, except one was a prince and the other was a peasant.

'Alright Nerfertidy,' Yami replied, 'I am coming.' Nerfertidy turned on her heel and left the two boys alone, muttering to herself about the incompetence of the male species. Yami watched her go and then turned to Ishtar, who was already looking at Yami, as if expecting something from him.

'I am sorry Ishtar, but I have to go be the Prince of Egypt now,' Yami said taking the other boy's hand in his own, 'But will I see you again tomorrow.'

'Of course your highness,' Ishtar replied with a smile as he squeezed Yami's hand, 'When have I ever let you down?'

'You never have, and what have I told you before? Don't call me, 'Your Highness,' call me Yami. Only you and my family can call me that, and no one else. Ugh, I hate the high priest's son. He gives me an odd feeling with those ice-blue eyes of his, and I feel like he's watching me all the time,' Yami said and shuddered, 'I will see you at your home after my lessons. It's a good thing you live right behind the palace, this way we can still be together and my father won't worry about my where- abouts.'

'I am glad too Yami,' replied Ishtar, 'I'll be out in the fields until Ra begins to set and by then you'll be taking a bath! I am glad that I don't have to be the prince, there is too much responsibility!' The two boys laughed together and Yami said, 'Maybe we should switch places one day and see what it is like to live the other's life!' Ishtar laughed at Yami and shook his head.

'Did you forget Yami? We tried that before and your father took one look at me and said, 'Alright Ishtar, where is my son?' The golden spikes in your hair stand up while mine frame my face! You also have a more dominant look to your face, and I am just plain innocent. We may look alike, but we are not related as a family.'

'Ha! Not as innocent as you make out to be. Come here Ishtar.' The two boys embraced each other and their lips met for a moment in a sweet kiss. They pulled away, their arms still around each other, and Ishtar held a blush while Yami had a cocky smirk on his face.

'Your Highness! The Pharaoh is calling for you! Your Highness, where are you?!'

'Uh-oh,' Yami said, 'The palace guards! I will see you later Ishtar.'

'Very well Yami,' Ishtar replied, but held Yami tightly and kissed him again. Yami returned the kiss with a passion then quickly turned and ran towards the guard's voice. Yami looked over his shoulder at Ishtar who smiled and waved as he ran. Yami waved back and then disappeared into the palace.

"Yami! Yami! Wake up please!" Yugi yelled frantically as he shook the older man gently. After Yami had placed his head against his, he slipped from Yugi's grasp and fell the floor unconscious. It was a few minutes more before Yami opened his eyes groggily and sat up with a moan. He looked at Yugi and seemed to pale at the sight of him. He reached out a hand and cupped Yugi's cheek.

"Ishtar?" he asked. Yugi looked at Yami in concern and he shook his head.

"No Yami, it's me Yugi. Don't you remember who I am?" asked Yugi and he felt his heart clench in pain.

"Yugi, yes that's right," Yami muttered and put his hand to his head, "I just had a vision, and you and Jade were there with me, but we were younger. Like about fourteen or fifteen years old, and you were with me, but you were a peasant. We were together, and we kissed. Yugi, you were there with me, and I loved you, I still love you."

Yami grabbed Yugi and pulled him down, kissing his lips hungrily. Yugi was caught by surprise, and he fell between Yami's legs, and Yami took advantage of this by wrapping his legs around Yugi's waist, pulling him closer to his body as he snaked his tongue into Yugi's mouth. Yugi groaned when he felt Yami's heat press against his own, and he swiveled his hips to cause friction between them.

The door bell rang and the two stopped in surprise as they heard a voice call from the outside. Yugi got up, very reluctantly, and Yami glared out the window.

"What the fuck," Yami said, "Did somebody declare this 'disturb Yugi and Yami Day'?" Yugi laughed and hurriedly went to go answer the door. Bakura and Jade stood in the doorway, much to the surprise of the two. Yami quickly hid behind the corner and peek around the wall. No one else was supposed to know about him except for Yugi's friends, and Seto.

"Hi Yugi," said Bakura. Yugi noticed that he held the slim waist of Jade, who was smiling brilliantly.

"Hey guys, what brings you all the way over here?" Yugi asked.

"Well actually," Jade responded, "I wanted to see you. Is Yami around? I wish to speak with him." Yugi and Yami both lurched back in surprise, and Bakura looked at her with wide eyes and shock. Yugi recovered quickly.

"Heh-heh. Wh-what a…are you t…talking about? What's a…a Y-Yami?" stammered Yugi.

"I know all about Yami and you," replied Jade casually, "He's an ancient Pharaoh and he used to live in Egypt, and he gave his life to save the world…blah, blah, blah."

"Well," said Yami from the top of the stairs, "You seem to know a lot about me, yet I know nothing about you, except your first name Jade."

"Well it's not my fault that you are shut up in the house with Yugi all day," replied Jade with a wink, "Teaching him not to be innocent."

"Ahem," Yugi said, "You guys can argue later, but why don't you come in and sit down?"

"Thank you Yugi," replied Bakura, and they all went and sat in the living room. Jade and Bakura sat next close to one another, while Yami and Yugi sat across from them, a good distance between them. They weren't ready to say that they were involved with one another yet. Jade rolled her eyes at them and giggled.

"Oh please," she said in mock disappointment, "We are well aware that you are involved. Hell, you two couldn't keep your hands off each other five thousand years ago, so why are you starting now?"

"How did you?" Yugi sputtered and blushed.

"Hell, I forgot that I have to tell you about me," Jade replied as she clapped her hand to her forehead, "Well long ago, we all were connected in some way. You and Yami were in love, Bakura was an advisor to the king when he got older, Set was the High Priest when he came of age, and so on and so forth. I have some sort of link with you, but I do not know what it is. That has been hidden from me, and I can't remember it. Anyway. Yugi am I right that you have been receiving chaotic dreams and visions of the past lately?" Yugi nodded his head, not really knowing what to say. Jade nodded and continued on.

"The thing is, I have been having them as well, but they mostly come in my dreams. We have to figure out what they mean, and soon. I don't know what it is, but I feel like there is this shadow that is hanging over us and that shadow will attack, and I don't mean at a later date."

"Do you think it is possible that something is trying to warn us?" Yugi asked, "Like something or someone actually wants us to be prepared for once?"

"That is a possibility Yugi," Yami replied, "But we need to find out who or what is trying to warn us."

"Perhaps the ancient Egyptian writings down at the museum have the answers?" Bakura suggested, "There is no harm in going down there and looking at them."

"Yes, but none of us know how to read hieroglyphs, unless you have picked it up over the summer Bakura," Yami said with a smirk on his face. Bakura flushed and shook his head at Yami.

"Speak for yourself Pharaoh," Jade cut in, "I lived down in Egypt before I moved up here. My father taught me how to read ancient writings, and he works at the museum as a translator. We should go down there soon and see what he has uncovered."

They continued on late into the evening, until suddenly Yugi looked at the watch on the wall and saw what time it was.

"Holy shit!" he cried out as he clapped his hand to his head, "I have to go to Seto's! I was supposed to be there ten minutes ago!" Yugi pounded up the stairs, grabbed his bag, keys and helmet, and raced back down the steps.

"I am very sorry you guys, but I must dash. Fucking bastard of a teacher making me be partners with Seto, eesh, what a creep," Yugi said as he opened the door, "Yami, will you be alright by yourself?" Yami stood up and went over to Yugi, placing his arms around his waist when he reached him.

"I am more worried about you, love," Yami said quietly, "Later, when you are alone, there is something that I put into your bag that you might find helpful should Seto try anything."

"But Seto said that he wouldn't do anything," Yugi replied, "I trust him to keep his word."

"Well, I don't Yugi," Yami replied, "Please, just be careful." Yugi nodded his head, gave Yami a quick kiss, and rushed out the door. The three of them listened as they heard the roar of the bike fade into the distance.

"I don't trust Seto," Yami said as he sat down before Jade and Bakura, "I have a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach."

Jade and Bakura looked at Yami sadly as he gazed out the window and down the street.