Did I ever tell you how much I love you guys! Well if I haven't then I am doing it now! For the past couple of chapters I have been getting some great reviews I especially appreciate all of you who have been reviewing my story from the very beginning. It's great to have all your support and input, and also some of you guys are just to dang hilarious. When I get off of work and read some of these reviews I just can't help but laugh or agree with you guys. ::Sniff:: I'm not alone!! Well anyways thanks again and I suppose I can show my appreciation best by dishin out some more awesome chapters for you guys!!

Disclaimer: Once upon a time there lived a really lucky girl. She was the happiest girl in the world! When people asked her why she would simply reply "It's because I own Yugioh and all it's characters!!" However one day she had a reality check and realized she didn't. Just like me. Poor girl.......oh well reality bites!!

Love Kaleidoscope

Chp11 Dance of the Fireflies

"I suppose it's getting a little late, I guess we better get ready to leave soon," frowned Yami as he stared up into the night sky. Sure he would have liked to stay a little longer in Anzu's company, but unlike Anzu he wasn't bound by the responsibility of having to go to school the next day. Sure he enjoyed going to school with Yugi every once in a while considering he liked learning new things, but if he ever wanted to stay up late, as he often times did, it was fine because while Yugi was cramming or listening to boring lectures, Yami would be sound a sleep in his soul room.

"Wait, what about this?" blinked Anzu as she stared at her ticket stub. "It says here that we have free passes to some kind of special attraction here at the park. "Maybe we can check it out before we leave, seeing as how we have two free passes."

"Very well then Anzu, if that is what you wish." smiled Yami as he was happy to have an excuse to spend more time with her.

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"Wow so this must be the place, hmm the Historical Myth and Legends Exposé, " read Yami aloud as he stared at the huge sign above him. "It actually sounds very intriguing."

As the two stepped into the building Anzu was amazed by all the colorful looking artifacts and paintings which were placed articulately around the room. "Wow I remember this legend, my mother use to tell it to me when I was young."

Yami watched Anzu parade around the room reminiscing over the many tales and legends that she had been told when she was younger. Even he had to admit that this place was pretty fascinating. Soon even he found himself examining the room in just the same enthused manner as Anzu. Each exhibit had a short story carved beside them in stone, as Yami read the most eye catching ones aloud. He had even found a few myths and stories about the ancient Egyptians, some of which sounded vaguely familiar to him.

Suddenly Yami's eyes caught the attention of a most intriguing looking statue. Strangely at the same time Anzu had seen it too as they both were drawn to it.

"Wow that's one good looking statue," teased Anzu as she gave Yami a sheepish grin.

"Sure I guess, if you go for that sort of thing," smirked Yami in a slightly jealous tone.

"Hello there," beamed a warm voice as a hazel eyed attendant appeared from behind the statue. "Don't feel jealous sir, your not the only guy whose girlfriend commented on this statue like that."

Both Yami and Anzu blushed as they both realized that they had been mistaken for a couple. "Actually." murmured Anzu.

"So would you two like to hear the story behind this particular piece?" smiled the women as she didn't even seem to notice the growing tension around her.

"Sure!" exclaimed Yami and Anzu simultaneously, both were happy to find any kind of excuse to break this awkward moment.

"Oh my I didn't know you two were so interested," blinked the startled attendant as she stared at the crimson faced couple. "Well I guess I should begin.

Once long ago, back during ancient times there existed a great kingdom, a kingdom unlike any other. People would come from all over the world to marvel at the wonders of this land, and everyone who visited it would envy it's natives. During this time there was also one great king who held soul possession over this rich and prosperous wonderland.

Every night before the king would go to sleep, he would always look out over his balcony and admire his great kingdom and often times would think to himself "There probably isn't anyone alive in this world who could be happier than I am."

However one night when the clouds covered the land and blocked the moon, the king looked out at his kingdom and his heart was suddenly taken over with grief. An empty feeling from deep within filled his heart as he stared out into the darkness stretched across the land.

Soon the lonely feeling became so great that the king fell into a great depression. It was as though the very shadows before him were a reflection of the emptiness inside him. "No matter how great my kingdom is and how much greater I can make it, I fear nothing will ever fill this void inside of me" whispered the king into the night. "What is it that I am missing if I have everything a man could ever dream of?"

After several nights of gazing over his moonless land, one night the kind was so overcome with sorrow that he decided to take his own life. As the king stepped out into the shadows he soon found himself in the middle of a magnificent field of flowers, surrounded by a beautiful crystal lake.

"This shall be the perfect place to rest my soul" whispered the king as he drew his sword and placed in to his cold and lonely heart. However before he was able to send himself to the next world a streak of light pierced the dark night and the kings eyes were open.

There before him stood a beautiful Earth sprit. She had felt the kings distress the moment he had stepped into her sanctuary and had grieved for his soul. When the king saw her face he instantly fell in love and it was then he realized what it was he was missing from his life. She had become the light that had stripped the darkness from his soul. Her light had guided the King from the dark abyss which had almost consumed him.

After that evening the King would visit the spirit every night and the two soon fell in love. The King was finally truly happy, for he had found the one treasure greater than any possession and even greater than his kingdom. His heart was finally complete.

"Is it truly fair for one man to be so happy?" cried the King in joy, however he would soon regret those words. For he did not know that it was forbidden for a Earth spirit to have any kind of relations with a human. Despite this the Earth spirit still loved her King and was ready to except any punishment to be with him. When Gaia the Earth goddess found out about her servants betrayal she sentenced her to death. Such was the fate of all spirits who broke her laws.

One night when the King came to visit the field where his lover resided he saw a sight which instantly broke his heart and soul. There amongst the crying flowers laid the dead body of his former lover. "Oh my dear Hikari," cried the King in great agony as he realized what had happened. "This is all my fault!" Darkness had once again taken over the King's soul.

After mourning over the body of his light the King finally decided to take his own life in order to join his love, but before he could experience his last breaths a light shined before him and his eyes were once again opened.

"What magic is this," gasped the King through tears as he stared at the small light before him. Suddenly several of these small lights surrounded him as he realized that the body of his love was now gone. The field was suddenly filled with fireflies, creatures that no one had ever seen before. It was then that the King realized that these tiny creatures where the spirit of his lost love.

"Even in death you continue to be the light that guides my soul" smiled the king as the tiny bugs danced around him. "Very well I will continue to live in this world if that is what you wish my love." It was then that darkness inside the King was once again pierced and thus the legend of the fireflies was born.

"Oh what I sad and beautiful story," sniffed Anzu as she struggled to suppress her tears.

"Indeed," agreed Yami. Although he wasn't really the type to fall to pieces every time he heard a sappy love story, even he had to admit that this tale had touched his soul. 'How is it possible that one thing could cause someone so much happiness and yet even more grief. It is a truly complex thing, this word called love," sighed Yami sadly. 'I fear I'll never be able to understand it..............'

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As the two left the building Anzu couldn't seem to get the story that the attendant had told them out of her mind. Spending time with Yami had almost made her forget about all her problems, but for some strange reason when she had heard that story, the image of Kaiba had somehow come to her mind. She also didn't want to admit the fact that the reason why the firefly exhibit had caught her attention was because the statue of the King looked a lot like Kaiba.

As Anzu's mind begin to drift off Yami suddenly noticed something and left her side. "Oh no, not you again," gulped a familiar looking gamekeeper as he recognized the spiky haired miscreant coming towards him.

"Hello, fancy meeting you again, I see your are up to your old tricks again," grinned Yami deviously.

'Why did I suddenly start thinking about Kaiba? What's wrong with me?' thought Anzu to herself just before she was suddenly interrupted by a bright sapphire gem which dangled in front of her face.

"For you," smiled Yami. Anzu wasn't sure what to say, as she stared at him in surprise. "I won this for you."

"But why Yami, why did you want to give this to me?" questioned Anzu as she stared at necklace in front of her.

"It kind of reminded me of the color of your eyes, although no gem or treasure could ever compare to the beauty of yours." Anzu felt her heart pound in her chest as she continued to stare at Yami in shock.

"Let's just say that this will be a symbol of our friendship. Like this jewel it will be something that you can always treasure, much in the same way that I have always treasured our friendship, because I know that I can always depend and trust you. I'm only lucky to have met a person like you."

Upon hearing Yami's words Anzu felt her heart begin to ache. Yami would never say such things if he knew that this whole time she had been trying to manipulate Kaiba in order to win him over and now she was in deeper than she could have ever imagined. "That's not true Yami.......I don't think I deserve such a symbol (because you have no idea what a truly terrible person I am)."

Yami frowned at Anzu, as his eyes reflected a hint of disappointment. "Don't be ridiculous, here," Suddenly Yami wrapped the tiny silver chain around Anzu's neck as Anzu felt herself shiver at his touch. "There" he smiled proudly, "now I won't have anymore buts about!"

Anzu smiled weakly back at him but Yami could tell that it was a forced smile, and there was something obviously the matter. 'Did I do something wrong? And here I thought girls liked to get presents?

"Yami maybe we should go home now." murmured Anzu as she stared at the ground in attempt to avoid his eyes.

The two walked in silence towards Anzu's house. Despite her objections Yami had insisted on walking her home. Yami wanted to ask Anzu what was wrong, but he remembered that the last time he did that, he had definitely gotten an answer he wasn't prepared for.

Just then a brilliant thought came to Yami as he realized the perfect way to cheer Anzu up. "Come with me," he shouted as he grabbed her hand without giving her time to protest. Just as usual, the power of Yami's hand holding her own erased all rational thought from her mind as she obediently followed him.

"Where are you taking me?" stammered Anzu as she struggled to keep up with the anxious Yami. They had gotten quite off track and were now running in a secluded woodland area. Had it been anyone else Anzu would have been a little more than worried.

"Okay now close your eyes," smiled Yami as he finally stopped and looked at her.

"Uh okay," stuttered Anzu as the dubious grin on Yami's face suddenly had her feeling a little nervous. Yami gently led Anzu by the hand without a word, as the sound of rustling bushes filled their conversational void.

Finally the rustling stopped as Yami let go of Anzu's hand. "Okay now you can open your eyes." Anzu was literally holding her breath as she slowly opened up her lids.

She suddenly felt as though he heart would melt at the sight she saw before her. "Yami, it's beautiful," she gasped in amazement. Their before her was a beautiful field of purple and blue wild flowers surrounding a crystal blue lake. However, the thing that caught Anzu's heart the most was the millions of tiny lights dancing amongst the field.

"It's just like in the story!" laughed Anzu as she walked towards the center of the field and begin to spin around in delight.

"I knew you'd like it." smiled Yami as he followed behind her. "I found this place a long time ago, but the moment I heard that story I instantly remembered it...........This is the place I use to often go to in order to think or relax, but your the first person I ever brought here. I guess because I knew you would probably be the only one who could appreciate it more than me."

"Thank you Yami," sang Anzu as she twirled around the field with the fireflies. As if realizing she was joining their ballet, the tiny little lights were instantly attracted to her as they danced along side her. Anzu giggled as the tiny insects tickled her nose, and hugged her skin. Anzu soon established a rhythm led by the fireflies as she danced along side them.

Yami gazed dreamily at Anzu as he watched her dance among the fireflies. Her joyful laughs were like faint drumbeats on his heart as he eyed her intently. As he stared into Anzu's blue eyes which shined brightly against the flickering lights around her, Yami suddenly felt his heart ache.

At this point he didn't want anything more than to watch her smile and to hear her laughs. Even if he knew that he couldn't ever have her anymore, just being near her was enough for him.

"When you love someone, you feel like you can do anything and you want to do anything to make the person you love happy........and the only thing you want in return is to see that person's smile, to hear that person's laugh............"

"..........You also always want to spend time with the person you love, just being with that person makes you happy, no matter what your doing................."

"Yugi you are far wiser than you give yourself credit for" whispered Yami as Yugi's words echoed through his mind. "but, but even though the answer is so clear if front of me, why is it that I feel so lost?"

Suddenly a strange impulse took over Yami as he stepped up behind a shocked Anzu and took her by the hand. "Y-Yami?"

"What kind of a gentlemen would I be if I continued to let such a beautiful girl like you dance alone?" smiled Yami sweetly. Anzu had never seen such a sincere look of passion in Yami's crimson eyes before. Unable to find her voice Anzu merely shook her head in compliance as she let Yami lead her towards the dance floor.

Anzu felt as though she were in a dream as Yami spun her around gracefully into the field. His movements were swift and fluent as he never once broke eye contact with her. As if in a trance the two twirled around elegantly as if their bodies had become one, guided only by the pounding of their hearts and the orchestra of bright lights which watched them in awe.

Anzu felt as if she was walking on air as she gazed deeply into Yami's hazy eyes. The flower petals were like purple and blue clouds, and the tiny fireflies reminded her of bright stars. Anzu was truly in heaven's ballroom, with Yami as her prince.

So distracted was the couple that they didn't even seem to notice a large tree stump blocking their path as they both suddenly lost balance and fell from the sky they had recently drifted to.

"Are you alright," mumbled Yami softly as he rubbed the back of his head. Suddenly his heart froze as he realized just what position he and Anzu were in. Yami had landed almost right on top of Anzu and his body was now hovering over her own.

Their eyes met as Yami felt his mind go numb. Yami brushed the grass from Anzu's face as he took in the sweet flowery perfumes she was emitting. As Anzu's sea blue eyes begin to melt his fiery crimsons Yami felt as though he would lose control, as he stared down at the angel beneath him. Never once taking his eyes off Anzu Yami slowly inched his face towards her as she slowly drifted her own lids shut.

As there bodies pressed together, Yami could feel the rapid movements of Anzu's heart beat along with his own, urging him to move forward. No longer able to contain himself Yami closed in on Anzu as their lips came near to contact..................

To be continued

Quote of the Week: "Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine."

Oh no, how could it end like that ::evil grin::!! I know I'm so bad (and I love it too)!! Yeah I know that story was kind of corny. I made it up myself and I'm not really good at the kind of thing, but that story is a little important. It symbolizes a lot of things that have already happen and also foreshadows a few things as well. Sure the statue look like Kaiba, but in the story who was the person who really needed to be rescued from darkness. Hmm dunno it could go either way if you think about it enough! Yes even I can have a little depth in my stories sometimes!!

Well, well things have definitely taken a fine turn now haven't they! So what will happen next!?! Will Anzu give up on her new blossoming feelings for Kaiba and snag the man she originally wanted, or will she remain true to her new love? Will Kaiba find out that Yami is yet his rival in other matters, or better yet, here's the question I would like to know the answer to. Who's a better kisser, Yami or Kaiba? You don't know how much I would like to know the answer to that question (through real experience hehe :).

Anyways I hope you guys really liked this chapter too (even all you Seto fans out there). Speaking of which get ready because Kaiba will be making his appearance once again in the next chapter. All hope is not lost for this kaleidoscope will keep on turning! I love these things. Well ciao for now and as usual your input is always welcomed so don't forget to review!!