By Shadows and Lights
by: jade_tiger
Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh does not belong to me in any way, shape or form. This
story's plot and any original characters that may appear are mine.
Warning: This fic contains male/male coupling so incase you have a problem with it you have been warned. Otherwise enjoy!!!
A.N. For the sake of the story some characters such as Ryou, and later Yami and Yami Bakura, will have different last names than those of the show. The characters may also act OOC at certain points, this also is necessary for my twisted....er....unique plot to work.
In this chapter the three are now 13 years old. Seto and Yugi are going to the same school and Ryou is living with a new relative.
Chapter Two: Meetings
The young man knocked on the wooden door loudly after ringing the doorbell several times, but still he received no answer from within. "Where could they be?" he asked out loud an apparent accent evidence of a life in a different place. "I'm sure they know I'm arriving today." he said once again knocking on the door this time with impatience. 'Hmp, they probably ran for the hills once they got the news that I was coming.' he thought cynically. Ryou turned and looked around the front yard and around the neighbourhood for any signs of his relatives, or danger. Throughout the years he'd grown accustomed to surveying his surroundings for danger, and for once he saw no sign of the monsters he hunted. 'Guess I'll have to wait here 'till they arrive. Won't that be a surprise for them.' he thought with a small smirk. With that he sat on the steps and began his wait.
"We'd love to have you here Ryou." he said sarcastically, imitating his uncle's false enthusiasm. "Yeah, right. That's why they can't wait to pass me off to the next relative." this was the second time he moved this year, and he was starting to run out of relatives who were willing to take him in. It was strange enough how the youth looked and how he was such a loner, but his disappearing for hours, sometimes days, was quiet unnerving for his family. Add to that that he had witnessed death at such a young age, well family or not many of his relatives were not comfortable with him and tried to pass him off as quickly as possible. Ryou never explained his disappearances, or why he sometimes returned bruised and battered, he felt no need to. He also didn't mind moving around so much because it allowed him to stay relatively undetected, which ensured the safety of his secret. "Might as well get some rest, big day tomorrow," he said to himself, "Another school, another hell hole." with that the pale haired teen slipped into bed and fell asleep. The last thought in his mind was, 'Maybe they'll be here, maybe this is where my hunt will end.'
The classroom buzzed with the exciting news of a new student that had been seen at the office that morning. "Did you see him?" asked one girl, "Yeah, he was so cute. Strange hair though, I wonder if he died it?" "I hear he's related to Emily Johnson, you know that really snobby girl in the next class." "I hear he's here 'cause he was thrown out of military school." On and on the rumours circulated and soon the new student sounded like he was from an entirely different planet. "Hey Seto, did you hear about that new student?" asked Yugi to his companion, who sat behind him, actually he was supposed to have that seat but it became apparent to the teacher that the small teen could not see over Seto at all. "Who hasn't," Seto replied his tone sardonic, "By the way everyone is going on about it, it sounds like we've never had a new student before." "Well you can't really blame everyone, we don't usually get a new student this time of the year." Yugi smiled at his friend who made a sound of agreement, and turned as the teacher walked in the classroom and immediately ordered silence. "Now class, as I'm sure you've all heard, we have a new student joining us today. I'd like you all to welcome Ryou Hunter." The murmurs began once again as a young man with white hair and large brown eyes entered the room and regarded the class with with a small, almost shy smile uttering a tentative "Hello." with a softly accented voice. The girls sighed at the sight and guys grumbled at the reaction. Yugi, being the friendly optimist, gave the new student a big smile while Seto, being the logical opposite of his friend, regarded the new student with suspicion. 'He's hiding something.' he thought before the teacher assigned Ryou the seat next to him and told the class to open their homework to be marked.
Lunch was, as always, loud. The two friends entered the cafeteria and searched for an empty table, where they could eat in peace, or at least as peaceful as can be in the cafeteria during lunch. "Hey Seto, do you see any seats available?" Yugi asked his taller companion, he would have looked himself but his height gave him a distinct disadvantage at this search. "No, and I'd rather not sit with anyone today." Seto replied his ice blue gazed sweeping the room for any free tables. "Damn, you'd think in a school this size they'd have more free tables." he muttered under his breath. "Look, isn't that Ryou sitting by himself?" Yugi said suddenly catching a glimpse of white between the crowds. "Maybe we can sit with him. Come on lets go see." with that he pulled his companion, who looked at the lone figure sitting at a table with a slight frown, towards their new classmate. "Hi! Do you mind if we sit here?" Yugi asked his violet eyes shinning, "There aren't any free tables and my brother (1) doesn't want to be sociable." the short young man explained smiling. "Of course it isn't any problem." Ryou assured him. "I'm Yugi Moto, and this is my brother Seto Kaiba." introduced the spike haired teen. "Yes, I sit next to you, right?" Ryou asked Seto with a small questioning frown. "Yep, you sit next to Seto and I sit in front of him." the small teen said nodding happily as he chewed his sandwich. "You two are brothers?" Ryou asked suddenly asked surprise flashing through his eyes. "Yes, we are." Seto spoke for the first time, his tone cool, "We're adoptive brothers." "Oh." "So, tell us Ryou, where'd you just move from?" asked the enthusiastic tri-coloured haired young man.
When lunch finished the three teens returned to their class. This was the beginning of their friendship as well as, for Yugi and Seto at least, the first steps to more tragedies in their lives and changes that would affect the way they saw the world. It would also open their eyes to the truly dark side of life. This would lead to their ultimate fate.
to be continued
1. In the previous chapter Yugi and Seto, along with Mokuba, were adopted so technically they are brothers. However I will keep their last names the same as the show so I wont confuse myself.
Ryou: no body wants me! *sniffs* Yami Bakura: you're only realising that now? tiger: be nice Bakura, or else *shows story out line* you might find your self dying unexpectedly Yami Bakura: you wouldn't, i thought you liked me *sniff* tiger: awww you guys are just soo cute, dang it! *huggles Ryou and Yami Bakura* Seto: *walks in and stops at the sight* i'm not going to ask *slowly backs away* tiger: get back here Kaiba! Seto: what'd i do? i just got here? why does everyone hate me? *sniff* tiger: i don't hate you, you're my favourite. *huggels Seto* Ryou and Yami Bakura: what about us?! tiger: ( ^.^ ) umm, well, hhmmmnn. okay i love all three of you guys *huggles all three* Seto, Ryou, Yami Bakura: *choking* can't breathe......help!
!!please review!!
Warning: This fic contains male/male coupling so incase you have a problem with it you have been warned. Otherwise enjoy!!!
A.N. For the sake of the story some characters such as Ryou, and later Yami and Yami Bakura, will have different last names than those of the show. The characters may also act OOC at certain points, this also is necessary for my twisted....er....unique plot to work.
In this chapter the three are now 13 years old. Seto and Yugi are going to the same school and Ryou is living with a new relative.
Chapter Two: Meetings
The young man knocked on the wooden door loudly after ringing the doorbell several times, but still he received no answer from within. "Where could they be?" he asked out loud an apparent accent evidence of a life in a different place. "I'm sure they know I'm arriving today." he said once again knocking on the door this time with impatience. 'Hmp, they probably ran for the hills once they got the news that I was coming.' he thought cynically. Ryou turned and looked around the front yard and around the neighbourhood for any signs of his relatives, or danger. Throughout the years he'd grown accustomed to surveying his surroundings for danger, and for once he saw no sign of the monsters he hunted. 'Guess I'll have to wait here 'till they arrive. Won't that be a surprise for them.' he thought with a small smirk. With that he sat on the steps and began his wait.
"We'd love to have you here Ryou." he said sarcastically, imitating his uncle's false enthusiasm. "Yeah, right. That's why they can't wait to pass me off to the next relative." this was the second time he moved this year, and he was starting to run out of relatives who were willing to take him in. It was strange enough how the youth looked and how he was such a loner, but his disappearing for hours, sometimes days, was quiet unnerving for his family. Add to that that he had witnessed death at such a young age, well family or not many of his relatives were not comfortable with him and tried to pass him off as quickly as possible. Ryou never explained his disappearances, or why he sometimes returned bruised and battered, he felt no need to. He also didn't mind moving around so much because it allowed him to stay relatively undetected, which ensured the safety of his secret. "Might as well get some rest, big day tomorrow," he said to himself, "Another school, another hell hole." with that the pale haired teen slipped into bed and fell asleep. The last thought in his mind was, 'Maybe they'll be here, maybe this is where my hunt will end.'
The classroom buzzed with the exciting news of a new student that had been seen at the office that morning. "Did you see him?" asked one girl, "Yeah, he was so cute. Strange hair though, I wonder if he died it?" "I hear he's related to Emily Johnson, you know that really snobby girl in the next class." "I hear he's here 'cause he was thrown out of military school." On and on the rumours circulated and soon the new student sounded like he was from an entirely different planet. "Hey Seto, did you hear about that new student?" asked Yugi to his companion, who sat behind him, actually he was supposed to have that seat but it became apparent to the teacher that the small teen could not see over Seto at all. "Who hasn't," Seto replied his tone sardonic, "By the way everyone is going on about it, it sounds like we've never had a new student before." "Well you can't really blame everyone, we don't usually get a new student this time of the year." Yugi smiled at his friend who made a sound of agreement, and turned as the teacher walked in the classroom and immediately ordered silence. "Now class, as I'm sure you've all heard, we have a new student joining us today. I'd like you all to welcome Ryou Hunter." The murmurs began once again as a young man with white hair and large brown eyes entered the room and regarded the class with with a small, almost shy smile uttering a tentative "Hello." with a softly accented voice. The girls sighed at the sight and guys grumbled at the reaction. Yugi, being the friendly optimist, gave the new student a big smile while Seto, being the logical opposite of his friend, regarded the new student with suspicion. 'He's hiding something.' he thought before the teacher assigned Ryou the seat next to him and told the class to open their homework to be marked.
Lunch was, as always, loud. The two friends entered the cafeteria and searched for an empty table, where they could eat in peace, or at least as peaceful as can be in the cafeteria during lunch. "Hey Seto, do you see any seats available?" Yugi asked his taller companion, he would have looked himself but his height gave him a distinct disadvantage at this search. "No, and I'd rather not sit with anyone today." Seto replied his ice blue gazed sweeping the room for any free tables. "Damn, you'd think in a school this size they'd have more free tables." he muttered under his breath. "Look, isn't that Ryou sitting by himself?" Yugi said suddenly catching a glimpse of white between the crowds. "Maybe we can sit with him. Come on lets go see." with that he pulled his companion, who looked at the lone figure sitting at a table with a slight frown, towards their new classmate. "Hi! Do you mind if we sit here?" Yugi asked his violet eyes shinning, "There aren't any free tables and my brother (1) doesn't want to be sociable." the short young man explained smiling. "Of course it isn't any problem." Ryou assured him. "I'm Yugi Moto, and this is my brother Seto Kaiba." introduced the spike haired teen. "Yes, I sit next to you, right?" Ryou asked Seto with a small questioning frown. "Yep, you sit next to Seto and I sit in front of him." the small teen said nodding happily as he chewed his sandwich. "You two are brothers?" Ryou asked suddenly asked surprise flashing through his eyes. "Yes, we are." Seto spoke for the first time, his tone cool, "We're adoptive brothers." "Oh." "So, tell us Ryou, where'd you just move from?" asked the enthusiastic tri-coloured haired young man.
When lunch finished the three teens returned to their class. This was the beginning of their friendship as well as, for Yugi and Seto at least, the first steps to more tragedies in their lives and changes that would affect the way they saw the world. It would also open their eyes to the truly dark side of life. This would lead to their ultimate fate.
to be continued
1. In the previous chapter Yugi and Seto, along with Mokuba, were adopted so technically they are brothers. However I will keep their last names the same as the show so I wont confuse myself.
Ryou: no body wants me! *sniffs* Yami Bakura: you're only realising that now? tiger: be nice Bakura, or else *shows story out line* you might find your self dying unexpectedly Yami Bakura: you wouldn't, i thought you liked me *sniff* tiger: awww you guys are just soo cute, dang it! *huggles Ryou and Yami Bakura* Seto: *walks in and stops at the sight* i'm not going to ask *slowly backs away* tiger: get back here Kaiba! Seto: what'd i do? i just got here? why does everyone hate me? *sniff* tiger: i don't hate you, you're my favourite. *huggels Seto* Ryou and Yami Bakura: what about us?! tiger: ( ^.^ ) umm, well, hhmmmnn. okay i love all three of you guys *huggles all three* Seto, Ryou, Yami Bakura: *choking* can't breathe......help!
!!please review!!