I wouldn't even be continuing this story if it hadn't been for the one review that I had gotten, which misfortunatly got deleted. Only Merodi no Yami took the time to read this fanfic and review it. Merodi no Yami, Tanka-tanka for the review. No one else seems to like it. ;__; And I don't know why. I'm sorry your review got deleted. It was an accident, honest! But I have it saved in my e-mail. I save all of my reviews in my e-mail box. Oh, these are for you. *hands Merodi no Yami a plushie of EVERY character, a ton of chocolate and sugar.* Tanka-tanka once again! Now, on with the rest of the story, even though it seems kind of pointless.
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DISCLAIMER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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//....// Yami
/...../ Yugi
..... private thoughts.
Chapter Four
The orphanage that Yugi was taken to, was a large, four story dusty red brick building. A barb-wired fence surrounded the premises giving the place a prison look to it. Watching from the window, Yugi though about jumping from the car and making a run for it.
//Don't Yugi. It's too dangerous.//
/But Yami! Look at this place!/
//I know but appearance can be desieving. Just wait alright.//
/Alright Yami. I will./
As the car pulled to a stop, Yugi felt his stomach do a flip-flop. He swallowed his fear, feeling the weight of the puzzle against him.
As long as Yami is with me, I have nothing to fear!
Yugi told himself mentally, slowly exiting the car. Not given the chance to take in his new surroundings, Yugi was quickly rushed off to the headmaster's chambers. There, Yugi was ordered to sit quietly as the headmaster went over his files. The headmaster, a large, burly man with pepper haired and dark coal eyes stared at Yugi as he read off from his file, his assistant answering the questions.
"Child's name?"
"Yugi Motou"
"Age?"
"17"
"Parents?"
"Both deseased."
"Any living relatives?"
"One, his grandfather Surgokou Motou."
"Well, if he has a relative, then why is the child here?"
"The state has reasons to believe that his grandfather can not support himself and the child."
"I see. Has the grandfather signed the necessary papers in order for a family to adopt this child?"
"No. He refuses to sign such papers."
"Then the child will remain here until he turns of age to be released. The age of twenty. Take the boy to his room, and disregard of any possible weapons."
"Yes sir."
As quickly as it had begun, Yugi was shoved out of the room. Entering another, smaller room, a large man hovered over him, smiling a toothless smile.
"Well, well. What do we got here? A puzzle? How nice. Sorry kid but you aren't allowed that in here. So why don't you give it to me and I can go lock it up with the other junk."
Fearfully, Yugi clutched his puzzle, keeping it close to his body. The man made a grab for the puzzle and tried to pry it out of his grasp. Yugi strained against the man, pulling back.
"No! It's mine! You can't have it! NO!"
The young boy screamed at the top of his lungs.
The man who had a hold of the puzzle, struggling with Yugi was red in the face trying to keep his temper in check against this child.
"Look kid! We got rules around here! Under no circumstances is a child allow anything that can be used as a weapon! That means no knecklaces, braceletes, rings or any other type of jewlerly."
"I don't care! The puzzle stays with me! I won't let you have it! Never! Ever! EVER!!!"
Jerking back quickly, Yugi managed to free the puzzle from the man's grasp. As quick as his short legs would allow him, the small teen took off in the opposite direction. He ran down the hallway, up a set of stairs and into an abandoned room. Quickly closing the door behind him, he let out a sigh as he scooted to the floor. Bringing the puzzle to his face, Yugi felt his hands begin to tremble.
"Yami!"
He whispered, afraid for anyone to hear him.
/Come out here please! I'm scared!/
The puzzle began to softly glow, increasing slowly until the light illuminated the entire room. As the light slowly faded away, a figure stood in it's place. A figure that almost looked identical to Yugi except for the fact that this person had dark, mysterious eyes, was somewhat taller and his hair style was a little, but not much different. This was Yami. Yugi's protector, and guardian of the millenium puzzle. His darker self.
Not only was Yami, Yugi's protector and guardian of the millenium puzzle, but he was in fact the spirit of an ancient Egyptian pharoh who ruled some 5,000 years ago. Actually he was no longer a spirit. A spirit has no body. Yami on the other hand could take form in a solid body outside of Yugi's. This was only capable of after the two searched and retrieved memories that Yami had lost long ago.
As this ancient pharoh looked down at the child he had sworn to protect, his heart twisted as Yugi's emotions of fear swormed through him through the mental link that the two shared.
"Yugi.....it's going to be alright."
Hearing the sound of his name from that voice, Yugi looked up at Yami, his eyes glistening brightly threatening to release the flood contained in them any second now.
"Y....Yami? H..h...h..how can you b....b...b...be so sure?"
Scooting down next to him, Yami put his arms around Yugi in attempts to try and comfort the frightened teen. Yugi, thankful for this comfort, buried his face in Yami's chest, holding on to him tightly as if his very life depeneded upon it. Choking back a sob, the smaller of the two tried to continue in talking but only failed blubbering out a few words.
"Hush Aibou. Shhhhhhhh......It'll be alright...."
Yami replied gently rocking the child. Bringing Yugi closer to him, Yami gently stroked Yugi's face, tracing it with his finger tips in hopes to somehow stop the flow of tears from falling. This appeared to work after awhile as the sound of Yugi's tears falling began to slowly come to a stop until all that could be heard were a few sob-gasp escaping from the teen. Yami sighed, thankful when the tears finally stopped. It pained him to see Yugi in such pain and not being able to do anything about it, except comfort him and to Yami, that just wasn't enough.
Pulling away from Yami, Yugi wiped away the remaining of his tears. Then hugged his legs as he stared down at the floor.
"Why is this happening Yami? It just isn't fair. I don't deserve to be here! I have Grandpa. I'm not an orphan! Why did they put me here?"
Saddly, all that Yami could do was shake his head.
"I don't know what to tell you Aibou. For once, I'm not sure what to say in order to comfort you. And I hate it!"
Glancing over at him, Yugi gently smiled.
"You already are doing something to comfort me, Yami. Just having you here with me is more then I could ask for. Sometimes, words are just not needed."
Looking over at him, Yami gratefully returned the smile.
"Thank you Aibou."
His face then turned stern as he spoke what was on his mind.
"Now what do we do about the situation that we are in. I don't think running away from here will solve the problem. It will only cause larger problems for everyone. I think the best thing for you to do would be to stay here. Just until this mess can get straightened out. I know your grandpa will not rest until your back safe at home. Neither will I."
"I suppose you're right."
Yugi replied, holding the puzzle closely to him, starring at it.
"But what am I suppose to do about the puzzle? They say I can't have it with me. Kids here aren't allowed any type of jewlery cause their afraid they'll use it as a weapon. I tried telling them that I'd never use the puzzle as a weapon, but they won't listen. If I stay here, they'll just take it away and lock it up in some dusty attic. Then our link will be cut off."
Risking the chance, Yugi glanced over at Yami who was deep in thought.
"Yami? What should......"
He then cut off the rest of his sentence knowing that he shouldn't disturb Yami when he was thinking this deeply. Waiting patiently, Yugi drew small circles in the dust that layed on the floor.
"I'm going to try something."
Yami finally replied, breaking the silence. Yugi looked up at him, wondering what he was going to try.
"Stand up."
Obediently, Yugi did as he was told, and stood up. Yami stood up as well and faced Yugi.
"Now, hold out the puzzle."
Confused by this, Yugi frowned yet did as he was told. Slowly closing his eyes, Yami began to chant underneath his breath. Yugi's eyes widened as he felt his and Yami's body glow. He then felt the puzzle in his hand began to grow warmer and warmer. The heat from it was almost to intense for him to handle.
//Don't drop it!//
Yami called out through the link.
/But it's so hot! It burns!/
//I know it does. But just hold on just for a little longer. It's almost over.//
/Okay...I'll.....I'll try..../
Gritting his teeth, Yugi as best as he could to withstrain the heat as best as he could. He could feel the blisters slowly forming on his hands.
//I'm sorry Yugi.//
/Don't be Yami. I'll be okay. I understand what you are doing./
//Perhaps I should stop. I shouldn't be doing this to you.//
/No! Don't stop. Not now. I can take it. I promise./
Frowning, Yami reluctantly continued to chant. After what seemed to last forever, the chant slowly increased to a stop. Both boys returned to their normal state. The only thing different was that the puzzle was missing. Or so it appeared to be.
"You made it invisible, didn't you?"
Yugi replied looking down at his empty hands, yet feeling the weight of the puzzle. Yami nodded then placed his hands over his and Yugi's eyes. When he removed them, Yugi looked down at the puzzle.
"Yes. And now, only you and I can see the puzzle. This way it can never be taken away and our bond can never be broken."
Placing the puzzle around his kneck, Yugi leaped at Yami, hugging him tightly.
"Thank you!"
Yami smiled, ruffling Yugi's hair.
"Any time."
Caught in the moment, neither of the two heard the door open revealing the man who had earlier tried to take the puzzle away.
"So there you are! Oh, and who's your friend?"
On instinct, Yami protectively pushed Yugi behind him, and glared at the man.
"You can call me Yami."
"Alright, Yami. Know, you two boys tell me where that puzzle is and give it to me. I won't play any games."
"Do you see a puzzle?"
Yami asked watching the man carefully.
The man opened his mouth then quickly shut it, and glared at the two.
"A bunch of trouble makers, eh? Well we have ways of dealing with kids like you in here! You'll screw up eventually. And when you do, I'll gratefully snatch that puzzle away from you and send it through a grinder!"
Yugi's eyes widened at the very thought of this. Yami looked down at him, smiling in comfort.
//Theres no way. The puzzle is safe and so are we.//
Yugi smiled then turned to the man and stuck out his tongue at him.
Snarling, the man made an attempt to grab Yugi but stopped as two dark crismon eyes met with his.
"Lay a hand on him. And I promise you will regret it!"
Yami replied spatting at the man. Suddenly the man felt himself being swallowed by fear. Taking a step back, he muttered an apology then quickly retreated from the room. Watching as the man quickly left, Yami smirked to himself.
"No one harms MY Aibou or even attempts to!"
Yugi smiled as he cuddled closely to Yami knowing that things would turn alright in the end. Yami looked down at Yugi and returned the smiled. The two pair then left the room and ventured down the hallway to search the orphanage that they were in, in hopes to find answers to their questions.
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curious of what happens next? then review.
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DISCLAIMER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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//....// Yami
/...../ Yugi
..... private thoughts.
Chapter Four
The orphanage that Yugi was taken to, was a large, four story dusty red brick building. A barb-wired fence surrounded the premises giving the place a prison look to it. Watching from the window, Yugi though about jumping from the car and making a run for it.
//Don't Yugi. It's too dangerous.//
/But Yami! Look at this place!/
//I know but appearance can be desieving. Just wait alright.//
/Alright Yami. I will./
As the car pulled to a stop, Yugi felt his stomach do a flip-flop. He swallowed his fear, feeling the weight of the puzzle against him.
As long as Yami is with me, I have nothing to fear!
Yugi told himself mentally, slowly exiting the car. Not given the chance to take in his new surroundings, Yugi was quickly rushed off to the headmaster's chambers. There, Yugi was ordered to sit quietly as the headmaster went over his files. The headmaster, a large, burly man with pepper haired and dark coal eyes stared at Yugi as he read off from his file, his assistant answering the questions.
"Child's name?"
"Yugi Motou"
"Age?"
"17"
"Parents?"
"Both deseased."
"Any living relatives?"
"One, his grandfather Surgokou Motou."
"Well, if he has a relative, then why is the child here?"
"The state has reasons to believe that his grandfather can not support himself and the child."
"I see. Has the grandfather signed the necessary papers in order for a family to adopt this child?"
"No. He refuses to sign such papers."
"Then the child will remain here until he turns of age to be released. The age of twenty. Take the boy to his room, and disregard of any possible weapons."
"Yes sir."
As quickly as it had begun, Yugi was shoved out of the room. Entering another, smaller room, a large man hovered over him, smiling a toothless smile.
"Well, well. What do we got here? A puzzle? How nice. Sorry kid but you aren't allowed that in here. So why don't you give it to me and I can go lock it up with the other junk."
Fearfully, Yugi clutched his puzzle, keeping it close to his body. The man made a grab for the puzzle and tried to pry it out of his grasp. Yugi strained against the man, pulling back.
"No! It's mine! You can't have it! NO!"
The young boy screamed at the top of his lungs.
The man who had a hold of the puzzle, struggling with Yugi was red in the face trying to keep his temper in check against this child.
"Look kid! We got rules around here! Under no circumstances is a child allow anything that can be used as a weapon! That means no knecklaces, braceletes, rings or any other type of jewlerly."
"I don't care! The puzzle stays with me! I won't let you have it! Never! Ever! EVER!!!"
Jerking back quickly, Yugi managed to free the puzzle from the man's grasp. As quick as his short legs would allow him, the small teen took off in the opposite direction. He ran down the hallway, up a set of stairs and into an abandoned room. Quickly closing the door behind him, he let out a sigh as he scooted to the floor. Bringing the puzzle to his face, Yugi felt his hands begin to tremble.
"Yami!"
He whispered, afraid for anyone to hear him.
/Come out here please! I'm scared!/
The puzzle began to softly glow, increasing slowly until the light illuminated the entire room. As the light slowly faded away, a figure stood in it's place. A figure that almost looked identical to Yugi except for the fact that this person had dark, mysterious eyes, was somewhat taller and his hair style was a little, but not much different. This was Yami. Yugi's protector, and guardian of the millenium puzzle. His darker self.
Not only was Yami, Yugi's protector and guardian of the millenium puzzle, but he was in fact the spirit of an ancient Egyptian pharoh who ruled some 5,000 years ago. Actually he was no longer a spirit. A spirit has no body. Yami on the other hand could take form in a solid body outside of Yugi's. This was only capable of after the two searched and retrieved memories that Yami had lost long ago.
As this ancient pharoh looked down at the child he had sworn to protect, his heart twisted as Yugi's emotions of fear swormed through him through the mental link that the two shared.
"Yugi.....it's going to be alright."
Hearing the sound of his name from that voice, Yugi looked up at Yami, his eyes glistening brightly threatening to release the flood contained in them any second now.
"Y....Yami? H..h...h..how can you b....b...b...be so sure?"
Scooting down next to him, Yami put his arms around Yugi in attempts to try and comfort the frightened teen. Yugi, thankful for this comfort, buried his face in Yami's chest, holding on to him tightly as if his very life depeneded upon it. Choking back a sob, the smaller of the two tried to continue in talking but only failed blubbering out a few words.
"Hush Aibou. Shhhhhhhh......It'll be alright...."
Yami replied gently rocking the child. Bringing Yugi closer to him, Yami gently stroked Yugi's face, tracing it with his finger tips in hopes to somehow stop the flow of tears from falling. This appeared to work after awhile as the sound of Yugi's tears falling began to slowly come to a stop until all that could be heard were a few sob-gasp escaping from the teen. Yami sighed, thankful when the tears finally stopped. It pained him to see Yugi in such pain and not being able to do anything about it, except comfort him and to Yami, that just wasn't enough.
Pulling away from Yami, Yugi wiped away the remaining of his tears. Then hugged his legs as he stared down at the floor.
"Why is this happening Yami? It just isn't fair. I don't deserve to be here! I have Grandpa. I'm not an orphan! Why did they put me here?"
Saddly, all that Yami could do was shake his head.
"I don't know what to tell you Aibou. For once, I'm not sure what to say in order to comfort you. And I hate it!"
Glancing over at him, Yugi gently smiled.
"You already are doing something to comfort me, Yami. Just having you here with me is more then I could ask for. Sometimes, words are just not needed."
Looking over at him, Yami gratefully returned the smile.
"Thank you Aibou."
His face then turned stern as he spoke what was on his mind.
"Now what do we do about the situation that we are in. I don't think running away from here will solve the problem. It will only cause larger problems for everyone. I think the best thing for you to do would be to stay here. Just until this mess can get straightened out. I know your grandpa will not rest until your back safe at home. Neither will I."
"I suppose you're right."
Yugi replied, holding the puzzle closely to him, starring at it.
"But what am I suppose to do about the puzzle? They say I can't have it with me. Kids here aren't allowed any type of jewlery cause their afraid they'll use it as a weapon. I tried telling them that I'd never use the puzzle as a weapon, but they won't listen. If I stay here, they'll just take it away and lock it up in some dusty attic. Then our link will be cut off."
Risking the chance, Yugi glanced over at Yami who was deep in thought.
"Yami? What should......"
He then cut off the rest of his sentence knowing that he shouldn't disturb Yami when he was thinking this deeply. Waiting patiently, Yugi drew small circles in the dust that layed on the floor.
"I'm going to try something."
Yami finally replied, breaking the silence. Yugi looked up at him, wondering what he was going to try.
"Stand up."
Obediently, Yugi did as he was told, and stood up. Yami stood up as well and faced Yugi.
"Now, hold out the puzzle."
Confused by this, Yugi frowned yet did as he was told. Slowly closing his eyes, Yami began to chant underneath his breath. Yugi's eyes widened as he felt his and Yami's body glow. He then felt the puzzle in his hand began to grow warmer and warmer. The heat from it was almost to intense for him to handle.
//Don't drop it!//
Yami called out through the link.
/But it's so hot! It burns!/
//I know it does. But just hold on just for a little longer. It's almost over.//
/Okay...I'll.....I'll try..../
Gritting his teeth, Yugi as best as he could to withstrain the heat as best as he could. He could feel the blisters slowly forming on his hands.
//I'm sorry Yugi.//
/Don't be Yami. I'll be okay. I understand what you are doing./
//Perhaps I should stop. I shouldn't be doing this to you.//
/No! Don't stop. Not now. I can take it. I promise./
Frowning, Yami reluctantly continued to chant. After what seemed to last forever, the chant slowly increased to a stop. Both boys returned to their normal state. The only thing different was that the puzzle was missing. Or so it appeared to be.
"You made it invisible, didn't you?"
Yugi replied looking down at his empty hands, yet feeling the weight of the puzzle. Yami nodded then placed his hands over his and Yugi's eyes. When he removed them, Yugi looked down at the puzzle.
"Yes. And now, only you and I can see the puzzle. This way it can never be taken away and our bond can never be broken."
Placing the puzzle around his kneck, Yugi leaped at Yami, hugging him tightly.
"Thank you!"
Yami smiled, ruffling Yugi's hair.
"Any time."
Caught in the moment, neither of the two heard the door open revealing the man who had earlier tried to take the puzzle away.
"So there you are! Oh, and who's your friend?"
On instinct, Yami protectively pushed Yugi behind him, and glared at the man.
"You can call me Yami."
"Alright, Yami. Know, you two boys tell me where that puzzle is and give it to me. I won't play any games."
"Do you see a puzzle?"
Yami asked watching the man carefully.
The man opened his mouth then quickly shut it, and glared at the two.
"A bunch of trouble makers, eh? Well we have ways of dealing with kids like you in here! You'll screw up eventually. And when you do, I'll gratefully snatch that puzzle away from you and send it through a grinder!"
Yugi's eyes widened at the very thought of this. Yami looked down at him, smiling in comfort.
//Theres no way. The puzzle is safe and so are we.//
Yugi smiled then turned to the man and stuck out his tongue at him.
Snarling, the man made an attempt to grab Yugi but stopped as two dark crismon eyes met with his.
"Lay a hand on him. And I promise you will regret it!"
Yami replied spatting at the man. Suddenly the man felt himself being swallowed by fear. Taking a step back, he muttered an apology then quickly retreated from the room. Watching as the man quickly left, Yami smirked to himself.
"No one harms MY Aibou or even attempts to!"
Yugi smiled as he cuddled closely to Yami knowing that things would turn alright in the end. Yami looked down at Yugi and returned the smiled. The two pair then left the room and ventured down the hallway to search the orphanage that they were in, in hopes to find answers to their questions.
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curious of what happens next? then review.
