Author's Note: I have no idea if Mirror Force could actually stop a Chain Energy spell, but for the purposes of this fic, it's possible. XD This flashback thing is derived from my own demented musings, and was never emphasized in the show in any way. In other words: I made it up at some ungodly hour of the morning. Please don't steal.
Sorry about the lack of updates. I've been quite busy with an evil little thing known as high school. I'm sure you can figure out the rest. Use your imagination. XP
Don't mind my sarcasm; I'm not feeling that great.
~*Flashback*~
Yami stood facing his opponent, a powerful mage sent to duel for the Nubians. He was panting heavily; the Duel was not in his favor. Violet lightning split the air around him, his magic surging as he prepared to summon.
His opponent, meanwhile, had begun to summon as well, tendrils of crimson lightning mingling with Yami's violet. Their energies crashed together; a flash lit the expanse. Sparks showered down, scalding Yami's skin. His concentration, however, would not be so easily lost.
With a fierce cry, Yami thrust his arms forward, hurling his energy outward. The stale air surrounding the foes split with a resounding crack, and a figure appeared; one that struck fear into the hearts of many of Yami's challengers. The mage, on the other hand, had been waiting for Yami to summon this very Monster. He smirked cruelly.
"You have made a grave mistake, Pharaoh," the Nubian said acidly. Before Yami's exhausted mind could register what was happening, the other's magic was flying towards him. He tried to cast Mirror Force, but he was too late; the Dark Magician was trapped by his adversary's Chain Energy spell.
Yami's heart pounded in his ears. 'My strongest Shadow Creature…' His opponent grinned viciously.
"Tired, Pharaoh?" he spat, eyes gleaming with malice, "If you can't save your own Monsters, how will you save YOURSELF!?" The air split once more as the mage summoned the Flame Cerberus.
The Dark Magician watch helplessly as the tri-headed beast attacked, flames lancing toward his master. Yami could not repress the pained scream that escaped his throat as pain tore through his small frame, and the piercing shriek he emitted permeated the thick air. His attacker laughed madly, and the Dark Magician was filled with rage. Never, in the time he had been at Yami's command, had the boy laughed at the pain of his opponents. He dueled only to protect Egypt; the kingdom and the people he loved with all his soul.
And yet, this man, a foreigner, was… deriving joy from his master's pain. He could hear the man speaking; Yami's heavy breathing; and he knew, suddenly, that he could not allow this man to defeat Yami. The man was readying another attack. Yami staggered slightly as he prepared to defend. The Dark Magician closed his eyes, knowing what he must do…
Yami's vision swirled, his energy nearly depleted. Never in his short life had he lost a duel. "I must…" he whispered, "I MUST win… I must… for my people…" he drew himself to his feet as the mage raised his arms. Yami crossed his own before him, steeling himself for the blow. With a mighty roar, the Flame Cerberus blasted a jet of fire straight at the young Pharaoh. He kept his eyes on the beast, unblinking, clamping his jaw shut tightly – he would not show weakness again.
He never would have guessed what happened next.
The Dark Magician threw his soul from his physical form – right in between the attack and his master. He heard his master's shocked cry, "Majutsushi!" as the flames engulfed him mercilessly. As he faded back into the Shadow Realm, he silently prayed for Yami's victory…
~*End Flashback*~
End Notes: Please R&R. I know it's a little random; so am I. ^_~
As a sort of non-related side note; has anyone played that new Duelists of the Roses game for PS2? And if so, isn't it a blast?! I love that game now… it's all strategic and fast-paced and… gah! I just love it! I actually have to think! So wonderful not to play by the same ol' rules as Forbidden Memories…
Going to shut up now...