A/N: Sorry for the delay... My laptop died, which meant I had to go copy and paste the entire fic of the internet, same with the
reviews, and then I had writer's block. -_-; There is good news though, and that is that in the manga, Yami's name has been revealed. *Nod*
There's a link in my bio, right under the chapter preview. *Dances*
Ryuujin: ^_^ Glad you liked. This chapter isn't really any longer though... XD
ShadowSpirits: *Giggles* I'm happy you liked the chapter. Was worried it'd be way too hokey. XD Sorry you felt bad when you wrote the review, but I'm all happy you decided to review anyway. XD *Hands out plushies* Yesyes, Eien should only have another chapter after this one, but then we have Itsumo and Fumetsu, along with all the side stories. XD So this fanfiction'll pretty much carry on forever.
And as for darkshipping, I have multiple ideas for fics. Just have to write them. XD
Starlit Hope: *Giggles again* I'm glad you like so much. *Feels all loved that people like her fanfiction* I can't believe it's so successful. ^_^ (And not a romance, to boot. XD)
Silvie: Fanficiton.net is one of the devil's relatives. XD
Kitties are the best. ^_^ Tis great you found a stray. ^_^ And I agree, there is nothing better than a purring kitty in your lap. Except maybe two purring kitties. *Looks down at Morwyn and Tapioca that are sitting in her lap, purring like crazy*
^_^ I like criticism, since I know I tend to screw things up and want to get them corrected, or that I've left something out or contradicted myself or something. XD Like I did with the drinking. XD So if you notice anything that's really whacked, tell me. XD
Yay! *Claps* Eventually you get used to typing Nebenkharu. *Remembers she really should go back and revise his name in the earlier chapters* Poor dude who's name got changed. XD
^_^ Glad you like Ahondra, since she'll be showing up in Itsumo... Didn't want a character everyone hated. XD I'm toying with another OC, an adult man this time, to go into Itsumo as another side role... But I dunno.
Evil fanfiction.net. It didn't show all the 'a's. XD You were correct! I like Mana and the Mystical Elf, the traditional female monsters a lot of girls like. XD But there's a reason for that. They're my favorites, but I also like Goddess with the Third Eye, Gyakutenno Megami, and Empress Judge. *Nod* I like female monsters, if you can't tell. XD I'm like Mai, like that...
*Giggles* I have so many nicknames... Mostly because I have multiple screen names. Sometimes I'll be talking to someone as one screen name, and tell them one of my others, and they'll say 'Oh yeah, I've heard of you'. And then my eyes go all starry. XD Most of my nicknames were given to me... Such as 'Ruri-chan' by Wingleader Sora Jade, 'Ami' by... Erm... I dunno... 'Adrian' (Out of my screenname 'Adriankha') by Mayflower, and I've also simply been called 'A-chan' because it seems that all my screennames unintentionally begin with 'A'. O.o I have AmiashaRuri, Adriankha, Angelabysswhitepaws, Adrianna-Lynn, and another, I think. Can't remember. But that was WAY too much space taken up by me talking about nicknames. @_@
*Giggles* Actually, I think fanficiton.net eats reviews when they're really large (having deja vu... Have I said this already? O.o). Luckily, it didn't eat this one. XD
^_^ I'm so psyched that it's almost over, because then I can go into the sequel/prequel, and finally the triquel, as I'm calling it. XD Though who knows, another may come after that, plus the sidestories... These fics will never end. @_@
Thanks for the review!
Wingleader Sora Jade: *Giggles* Glad you like the chapter. *Smishes Yami B too*
Shadowsage Hopesong: Yay for logging in!
*Giggles* It would be amusing. Mafdet to the rescue! She plays a part in this chapter, too. ^_^
^_^ I'm glad you like the chapter. *Blushes at compliments* Thank you. ^_^ I'm really happy you like my fic. *Sniff*
Yesyes, Yami knows fireball. XD He has to have somesort of offensive spell that isn't just Magic Missile. XD Okay, so it's not magic missile... But that gives me an idea. To the D&D handbook for spell ideas! XD
*Nod* I agree, I don't like character death unless that's the point. Even then, I still had to write a happy ending to the one deathfic I have. *Sweatdrop* Joey needed to be resurrected, since it's important in Itsumo. XD My brother whines about that... He said it was a stupid idea to kill a character just to bring him back to life. XD Stupid brother...
^_^ Glad you like the fic so much. *Hugs* Thanks for the review!
Namonaki Pharaoh: Yee, a new reviewer! ^_^ Glad you like my fic. Can't say too much, but yeah, you're pretty much right on who saves the day. XD
Nah, Yami Malik hasn't been slated for appearance in Eien. Fumetsu is quite possibly a whole different matter, though. *Smile*
Thanks a bunch for the review. ^_^
Borath: *Laughs* Well, I ain't gonna make you feel bad for him. XD In fact, I'm quite amused.
Glad you liked that it was Yami doing the resurrection. That'll be important in Itsumo. *Smile* Glad it wasn't exceptionally predictable, too. XD
*Giggles* Casting a spell like that will have some problems, yes. XD Not as grandscale as the ones he had earlier, but he'll definitely get into some trouble because of it. XD
*Cackles loudly* Not much for sappy moments, huh? I ain't really either. XD Nebenkharu gets to wreck havoc to his blackened heart's content for awhile in this chapter.
*Laughs again* Poor Yami, disappearing into nothing. XD Glad you liked that being included, though I didn't want to simply leave it as a discussion. *Trying to have some semblance of tying the fic together*
fanficsrock: ^_^ I'm glad you're liking. And I'm taking your suggestion and trying to think of something inventive to happen to Nebenkharu. XD The way he was gonna be gotten rid of had already been decided, but maybe I'll make him explode or something. XD Thanks for the review!
>_: XD Don't worry, I did. Thanks for the review.
sugahigh: ^_^ Sankyuu! And yes, I did need to update... Took me forever. @_@ Thanks for the review. ^_^
MistressSerenity: ^_^ I'm happy you like. And I updated! Go me! XD Thanks for the review!
Lori Kimaya: @_@ Erm... No, it's not your fault you aren't receiving alerts. My Email ate your address and I totally forgot. Sorry. *Sweatdrop* Will try and send alerts more often. You want them for Itsumo when it comes out? Since there's only gonna be one more chapter of Eien after this one. XD
I love Mafdet. XD Glad you like her too. And here, I updated! Thanks for the review!
Other Notes: Meh. Was looking over one of the previous chapter and realized I made a stupid error. Tea says something to Ryuuji about letting Bekhura screw up his kidneys with drinking. *Sweatdrop* It's your liver that gets screwed up, not the kidneys. *Smacks forehead*
In other news, I bought Turns 18 and 19! They're... Interesting. Poor Yami though.... He looses the duel, and cries. Then he cries again. Next episode, he cries again. And then later, the train he and Tea are on plummets off a cliff. He has a nightmare about loosing Yuugi, then later on in the ep, he cries again. Poor guy...
But there were funny parts. Ryuuji can't drive, Seto calls Yami a lost dog, and Varon talks. A lot. XD
Also, this is the second to last chapter of Eien. ^_^ Itsumo is almost here! But I'll stop yapping and let you get to the fic.
Disclaimer: I really, really don't own Yugioh. But I have an adorable wallscroll of Yuugi and Yami holding the puzzle.
Warnings: Violence and language.
Summary of Last Time: ... I can't remember. @_@
Preview: Just read. XD
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Eien; part 27
by: Amiasha
Nebenkharu just glared at Bekhura. Then, to both spirits surprise, the man simply turned away from them.
Bekhura cocked an eyebrow, exchanging a glance with Yami before looking back toward Nebenkharu. He shrugged and raised his dagger, and then brought it down toward the man's back.
Right before it would have connected, something stopped the weapon and Bekhura stared while cursing himself for falling so easily into the advisor's trap. A moment later, Nebenkharu's shield reacted and knocked Bekhura backwards, into a very annoyed Yami.
"Tomb robber, get off me. I think you gave me a concussion." The former Pharaoh murmured darkly. "And get your hair out of my face."
Mafdet meowed her agreement.
Bekhura hurriedly got off the other spirit, glancing nervously toward Nebenkharu who seemed to be ignoring him and then looking back to help Yami up. The smaller boy was wincing, gingerly touching the back of his head.
"Oh shit." Bekhura said, looking at him. "Don't tell me you were serious."
Yami gave a small, weak laugh. "I don't think I have a concussion, really. I'll just have a big bruise."
Bekhura twitched slightly.
"We have more important things to worry about though." Yami pointed out, trying to gather the strength to stand back up as he glanced around Bekhura towards Nebenkharu who still hadn't even looked back at them.
"You're right." Bekhura admitted. He looked at Yami for a moment before speaking again. "Stay here, Pharaoh." He said, before fading into his spirit form. He walked, invisible, around Nebenkharu to see what the man had been so intent on looking at.
Yuugi and Ryou were standing together, surrounded by a mix of Duel Monsters. Both boys were obviously tired, Ryou probably having summoned a lot of monsters and Yuugi most likely having summoned some of his own.
Nebenkharu finally turned his head back toward Yami, looking slightly surprised to see that Bekhura had disappeared but getting over it quickly. "As you see, brat, your beloved others are in a bit of trouble."
Yami growled at him, forcing himself to his feet, but stayed silent.
Bekhura, unseen, crept towards Yuugi and Ryou, while Nebenkharu took Yami's silence as an invitation to continue. "No plan this time? Aw..." He said, laughing. "Guess this is what happens when you send little boys to do a man's job."
"What about women?" A chorus of two voices asked from behind him. Nebenkharu turned around, coming face to face with Mana and Isis, neither of which looked too pleased. Mafdet was at their feet, spitting.
The man just laughed. "What, you two think you can do something? Your all powerful Pharaoh is spent, the little reincarnations are in trouble, Mahaado has his hands full, your tomb robber is who-knows-where, and they," He said, motioning at Joey, Seto, and Mokuba, "Are practically worthless."
"That affects us how?" Mana asked, tilting her head.
Nebenkharu looked at her like she was stupid. "Your best have failed. It's not as if two girls and a cat can do better."
Mana and Isis smiled at each other. "Aa, you obviously don't know." Isis said, turning her face back towards Nebenkharu, and tightening her grip on the previously unnoticed staff she held.
Nebenkharu continues to just look a the two. "Know what?" He asked.
"You never were one for scholarly ventures, were you?" Mana asked, smiling. "I don't know how you became an advisor, what with the fact that you never studied."
Nebenkharu growled at her, giving Yami a chance to stumble to his feet, unnoticed.
"What would I care? What are you girls blabbing about?" The man asked the duo, totally ignoring Mafdet. Nebenkharu put his hands on his hips, looking entirely unamused.
"Did you listen to anything I said? Something the scholars learned." Mana repeated, smiling the whole time.
"Just tell me already you silly girl, so I can get on with killing you all." Nebenkharu said, getting impatient.
"That's just the thing," Mana said, purposefully being annoying and smiling at Isis. "When two women with magic join together to fight, they have a distinct advantage over one man."
"What kind of nonsense is that?" Nebenkharu asked, incredulous.
"It's not nonsense." The blond woman replied calmly. "The goddess Isis, the goddess of woman, children, and magic along with some other things, blesses women. She is the most powerful goddess, after all. Even more so than Ra."
Nebenkharu just stared at her. "There's no way that could be." He said, an eyebrow raised.
Isis smiled at him. "If you don't remember..." She said, glancing quickly toward Yami who was creeping towards the ring of Duel monsters and then looking back at Nebenkharu before he noticed. "I am not only a woman, already blessed by the mother goddess, but also the reincarnation of one of her priestesses that bears her name. The goddess will grant us power against you."
Nebenkharu snorted. "Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it." He said. "If you could've done this before, you would've."
Mana shrugged. "That's why we're here now."
Meanwhile, Bekhura had slipped, unnoticed, into the circle with Ryou and Yuugi. For some reason, the Duel Monsters weren't moving; simply snarling at the two boys they could see. Taking a deep breath and hoping that the monsters would stay that way, Bekhura materialized.
Much to his happiness, the monsters didn't do anything besides beginning to growl at him. Bekhura was perplexed for a moment, but decided to worry about why the monsters weren't attacking later.
"Be-Bekhura?" Yuugi asked, surprised, as Ryou turned to look at his dark and smiled. "Where's Yami?" Yuugi asked, unable to see over the monsters around them and figuring it was safe to turn his attention to Bekhura, seeing that apparently the monsters were there only to keep the three detained. "I can't reach him through the link, is he alright?"
Bekhura shrugged slightly. "I told him to stay were he was, but I don't think he listened to me." He answered calmly, the Ring around his neck flaring to life.
"What are you doing?" Ryou asked, backing away from an growling All-Seeing White Tiger.
"Sending them to the Shadow Realm, of course." The white haired thief said in an identical calm tone. "I have time to do so now, since they're just standing there like idiots."
Yami, between Nebenkharu and the ring of Duel Monsters, was slightly lost as to what to do. He felt incredibly lightheaded, so much so that he kept having to remind himself that he was cured and not still poisoned. His hands were shaking from exhaustion, and the boy wanted just to go home and sleep for a long time. But Mana, Isis, and Mafdet were buying him time to come up with a plan, and he couldn't fail them. His mind was so hazy though, and all that seemed to be happening was that he kept getting more and more lost and confused.
That, and he was worried about Yuugi and Ryou. He guessed that Bekhura had gone to help them, but he wasn't sure and was bothered by that. All the thoughts and concerns were swirling in his head, and Yami noted in dismay that his vision was beginning to go black around the edges.
'I have to do something before I pass out...' The spirit told himself. 'But my spells are too weak to do any good, and if I attack Nebenkharu in any physical way his shield will block it...'
His attention was caught suddenly as the ring of monsters around Yuugi and Ryou simply disappeared and Bekhura stood there, laughing proudly.
Unfortunately, Nebenkharu's attention was also grabbed as he felt the majority of his monsters return to the Shadow Realm. The man spun around, coming face to face with an increasingly more disoriented Yami.
Both sets of Egyptian eyes widened in surprise, Yami ducking instinctively as Nebenkharu swung his staff at the boy's head. The spirit took off running, as Bekhura came forward, dagger held ready as he hoped to be able to stab Nebenkharu while his attention was on Yami.
He swung the dagger at Nebenkharu, but again, it met the man's shield and sent the white haired thief off his feet.
Nebenkharu wasn't fazed, turning to launch a spell at Yami. It fazed off the small shield the spirit had pulled up, but caused the defensive block to fizzle out. The advisor simply shot another spell, this time striking the boy in the back and knocking him to the ground.
'Shit...' Bekhura cursed mentally as Nebenkharu made for the younger spirit, Duel Monsters springing up to block the path behind him as he walked.
Yuugi started forward, usually calm eyes blazing with anger. Ryou grabbed his arm to keep the other boy from running carelessly into the line of monsters.
Yuugi spun around toward Ryou, glaring more darkly than Ryou had ever seen him glare. "Let go of me!" He demanded, glancing back at where Nebenkharu had nearly reached the former Pharaoh. "I don't want him anywhere near Yami!"
"Yuugi, I know! But you can't just go running into something like that! You can't do anything right now Yuugi; please, you can't help Yami by getting yourself killed." Ryou pleaded.
Yuugi stopped tugging against the hold Ryou had on his arm, knowing the taller boy was right. He watched fearfully as Nebenkharu knelt down next to Yami.
The man rolled Yami over onto his back, taking him by the neck belt and pulling him up. Yami's head fell back limply, and Nebenkharu smirked at the unconscious boy. "Well, well. Not quite the end I'd imagined for you. I figured you'd go down fighting, not simply pass out and let me kill you."
"Get you hands off him." Bekhura snarled from his position next to Yuugi and Ryou. The monsters had formed a ring around the three boys, so at the moment, they were stuck.
Nebenkharu snorted. "And lose this chance? I personally don't care what way he dies, just whether or not he does." He said, shoving Yami harshly to the ground. The boy coughed and his eyelids fluttered, moving his head slightly before going still again.
Nebenkharu drew out a dagger from his sleeve and knelt next to the spirit, frowning as Yami stirred again. "Now now, have you decided you're going to wake up? Oh well, makes no difference to me."
At the sound of his voice, Yami's eyebrows twitched and his eyes slowly began to open. Though someone holding a knife over you wasn't exactly the nicest thing to wake up to.
The spirit's eyes went round, trying to scramble back but being effectively stopped by a large hand being pressed down onto his chest. Nebenkharu leant over the boy, lowering the knife to just above Yami's throat. "Well, I'm impressed. You woke up."
Yami glared at him but didn't speak, putting a hand on Nebenkharu's wrist in a feeble motion to get the man to let go.
"Of course, that didn't help you any..." The advisor taunted, leaning so close to Yami that their noses nearly touched. "You're still going to die, just like I'd promised..."
Yuugi's eyes widened as he realized what the Egyptian man was talking about. 'The dream... He told Yami... The Pharaoh... That he'd die because of him..."
Bekhura, meanwhile, had decided he'd heard more than enough. Silently, he raised a card and summoned the Man Eater Bug. "Clear me a path to the Pharaoh, if it wouldn't be any trouble." The spirit said as he smirked at the Duel Monster, knowing it would obey him, no questions asked.
The Bug started forward, and began dispatching monsters left and right, letting Bekhura move towards where Yami was.
"Don't take another step." Nebenkharu warned, pressing the dagger harder against Yami's neck. Yami didn't show any reaction to the movement, simply laying calmly on his back, eyes partially shut.
"You'll kill him either way." Bekhura snarled, but stopped advancing.
Nebenkharu smirked, glancing from the thief to the Pharaoh, and then laughed. "Hm... Seems that neither of you could outsmart me... Not that that wasn't expected."
And then, he was smacked over the head. "Didja' expect THAT?" A boyish voice asked. Nebenkharu turned to look at the owner of the voice, to see a boy with long, dark hair.
"Mokuba..." The man snarled, not so much hurt as surprised. He stood, scowling maliciously at the Kaiba as well as Yami, who was at the other boy's feet.
"Stay back." Mokuba warned, stepping in front of Yami angrily. "You come near my cousin or I and you'll regret it. That was a warning swing."
"Such bold threats from such a young child... It's a pity I didn't know about you until just before my duel with the little brat... I'd have had fun thinking of some inventive way to kill you." Nebenkharu commented, completely unfazed.
Mokuba's eyes narrowed darkly. "Well, ya' screwed up. Too bad." He retorted. "Shoulda' done your homework sooner, don't ya' think?"
Bekhura reached the two cousins, kneeling next to Yami to pull the other spirit to his feet and quickly check him for lifethreatening injuries. After assessing that there weren't any, the thief stepped in front of the other spirit and took up glaring at Nebenkharu.
{Bekhura, Yuugi's freaking out. Is Yami alright? What's going on?} Ryou's voice asked in Bekhura's head, unexpectantly but not unwelcomedly.
{{The Pharaoh's not doing so well; He looks like he's going to pass out. But Mokuba and I are holding off that crazy old advisor, at least until he decides to attack us.}}
There was silence for a moment. {There are more monsters appearing.}
Bekhura began looking around, noticing Ryou was right. That was what Nebenkharu was doing. Summoning yet more monsters. {{Well, damn.}} He commented. {{How much magic do you have left?}}
{Not much.} Ryou responded, his voice holding a hint of nervousness.
Bekhura cursed softly again. {{We need a plan.}}
Suddenly, they heard what seemed to be a loud war-cry from the other side of the room. Joey was swinging crazily at monsters with a big sword, while Seto just stared at him as if he'd gone completely nuts. Sugoroku was doing the same as Seto, though Bekhura practically did a double-take when he saw the man who hadn't been there before.
"Come an' taste steel, monsta's!" Joey taunted, holding the sword like a baseball bat.
"You've always wanted to say that, haven't you?" Seto asked the blond dryly.
Joey nodded cheerfully, before turning his attention back to the monsters.
Seeing as how Nebenkharu seemed completely stunned by the stupidity of the blond, Bekhura grabbed Mokuba by the back of the shirt and Yami by the arm, and began to drag the two towards the Man Eater Bug that was trying to clear out some of the other monsters. "Man Eater Bug, I need a way to get back to the blond, Simon, and the priest." Bekhura told it, casting a glance to make sure Nebenkharu was still just staring with a look that was a cross between confusion and disgust.
The Bug did as it was told, beginning to make a path toward Seto and Joey. Bekhura let go of Mokuba, who was sticking close of his own accord, and moved to follow right behind the Bug.
A few seconds later and Bekhura, Yami, and Mokuba were with Seto, Sugoroku, and Joey, in one corner of the room. Bekhura looked around quickly for Isis, Yuugi, and Ryou, and saw that they had grouped up and were fighting back monsters to make their way over. Mana and Mahaado had joined them, and were helping.
The Man Eater Bug, combined with Mana and Mahaado, managed to get Isis, who had Mafdet on her shoulder, Yuugi, and Ryou a path to join up with the rest of the group. As soon as everyone was together, Bekhura put up a shield and carefully lowered Yami to the ground, sitting next to him.
The former Pharaoh put his head in his hands, taking a few shuddering breaths. There was silence for a few moments. "I don't know what to do now..." Yami murmured softly, almost too quiet for the others to hear.
"We'll figure it out." Yuugi encouraged, getting to his knees next to his dark and gently touching his shoulder. "It's okay, Yami..."
"No it's not..." Yami replied quietly. "You've all been telling me that the trip... And it's not true..."
Joey, handed the sword to Seto, who was quite offended at being treated like a maid, and knelt down next to Yami. "Hey, that's not entirely right." The blond told his friend. "We thought you were gonna' die from that magic thing, and you didn't. That's not any different than what's goin' on now..."
"I've tried everything I know how to do." The spirit replied, staring at the ground. "I don't have any ideas. I don't know what to do; telling me I can win isn't going to help me! I need a way TO win. Preferably one that doesn't involve magic, considering I really don't have any at the moment." He added, shaking his head violently in frustration.
"Look, Pharaoh," Bekhura started, crossing his arms. "I know you're tired. But you've never given up before, and I'm at a loss as to why you are now. Do you want to just let that stupid wannabe man win? I highly doubt it. You can have to time to sort everything out AFTER we win, Pharaoh. We need to keep our concentration and find out what it is that we can do. He's not invincible."
Yami quiet for a few moments, slowly shutting his eyes and sighing, before opening them again. "Some speech." He murmured, his voice laced with the barest hint of humor.
"Well, you seem to like them." Bekhura responded dryly.
Yami gave a soft laugh. "That's true." He agreed, beginning to rise back to his feet. Tiredly he lifted his head and looked at Bekhura.
"Alright Pharaoh, let's see what sort of way we can kick this prat's arse." Bekhura suggested, shrugging casually and smirking.
The spirit looked around at the small group, all of them smiling and nodding encouragingly. Sighing almost resignedly, some of his confidence returning, Yami nodded once in determination.
Suddenly, a bright glow came from Yami's school uniform jacket's pocket At the same time, an identical glow came from Bekhura's green overshirt's pocket.
Staring at each other in confusion, the spirits reached into the pockets, and each pulled out a glowing object. It took a few seconds for the two to realize what the identical objects were, but when they did, both sets of eyes widened. Each held a shining glass pyramid.
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A/N: Anyone remember those? XD
Well, anyway, I'll start work on the last chapter. Please review and make me happy!
Ryuujin: ^_^ Glad you liked. This chapter isn't really any longer though... XD
ShadowSpirits: *Giggles* I'm happy you liked the chapter. Was worried it'd be way too hokey. XD Sorry you felt bad when you wrote the review, but I'm all happy you decided to review anyway. XD *Hands out plushies* Yesyes, Eien should only have another chapter after this one, but then we have Itsumo and Fumetsu, along with all the side stories. XD So this fanfiction'll pretty much carry on forever.
And as for darkshipping, I have multiple ideas for fics. Just have to write them. XD
Starlit Hope: *Giggles again* I'm glad you like so much. *Feels all loved that people like her fanfiction* I can't believe it's so successful. ^_^ (And not a romance, to boot. XD)
Silvie: Fanficiton.net is one of the devil's relatives. XD
Kitties are the best. ^_^ Tis great you found a stray. ^_^ And I agree, there is nothing better than a purring kitty in your lap. Except maybe two purring kitties. *Looks down at Morwyn and Tapioca that are sitting in her lap, purring like crazy*
^_^ I like criticism, since I know I tend to screw things up and want to get them corrected, or that I've left something out or contradicted myself or something. XD Like I did with the drinking. XD So if you notice anything that's really whacked, tell me. XD
Yay! *Claps* Eventually you get used to typing Nebenkharu. *Remembers she really should go back and revise his name in the earlier chapters* Poor dude who's name got changed. XD
^_^ Glad you like Ahondra, since she'll be showing up in Itsumo... Didn't want a character everyone hated. XD I'm toying with another OC, an adult man this time, to go into Itsumo as another side role... But I dunno.
Evil fanfiction.net. It didn't show all the 'a's. XD You were correct! I like Mana and the Mystical Elf, the traditional female monsters a lot of girls like. XD But there's a reason for that. They're my favorites, but I also like Goddess with the Third Eye, Gyakutenno Megami, and Empress Judge. *Nod* I like female monsters, if you can't tell. XD I'm like Mai, like that...
*Giggles* I have so many nicknames... Mostly because I have multiple screen names. Sometimes I'll be talking to someone as one screen name, and tell them one of my others, and they'll say 'Oh yeah, I've heard of you'. And then my eyes go all starry. XD Most of my nicknames were given to me... Such as 'Ruri-chan' by Wingleader Sora Jade, 'Ami' by... Erm... I dunno... 'Adrian' (Out of my screenname 'Adriankha') by Mayflower, and I've also simply been called 'A-chan' because it seems that all my screennames unintentionally begin with 'A'. O.o I have AmiashaRuri, Adriankha, Angelabysswhitepaws, Adrianna-Lynn, and another, I think. Can't remember. But that was WAY too much space taken up by me talking about nicknames. @_@
*Giggles* Actually, I think fanficiton.net eats reviews when they're really large (having deja vu... Have I said this already? O.o). Luckily, it didn't eat this one. XD
^_^ I'm so psyched that it's almost over, because then I can go into the sequel/prequel, and finally the triquel, as I'm calling it. XD Though who knows, another may come after that, plus the sidestories... These fics will never end. @_@
Thanks for the review!
Wingleader Sora Jade: *Giggles* Glad you like the chapter. *Smishes Yami B too*
Shadowsage Hopesong: Yay for logging in!
*Giggles* It would be amusing. Mafdet to the rescue! She plays a part in this chapter, too. ^_^
^_^ I'm glad you like the chapter. *Blushes at compliments* Thank you. ^_^ I'm really happy you like my fic. *Sniff*
Yesyes, Yami knows fireball. XD He has to have somesort of offensive spell that isn't just Magic Missile. XD Okay, so it's not magic missile... But that gives me an idea. To the D&D handbook for spell ideas! XD
*Nod* I agree, I don't like character death unless that's the point. Even then, I still had to write a happy ending to the one deathfic I have. *Sweatdrop* Joey needed to be resurrected, since it's important in Itsumo. XD My brother whines about that... He said it was a stupid idea to kill a character just to bring him back to life. XD Stupid brother...
^_^ Glad you like the fic so much. *Hugs* Thanks for the review!
Namonaki Pharaoh: Yee, a new reviewer! ^_^ Glad you like my fic. Can't say too much, but yeah, you're pretty much right on who saves the day. XD
Nah, Yami Malik hasn't been slated for appearance in Eien. Fumetsu is quite possibly a whole different matter, though. *Smile*
Thanks a bunch for the review. ^_^
Borath: *Laughs* Well, I ain't gonna make you feel bad for him. XD In fact, I'm quite amused.
Glad you liked that it was Yami doing the resurrection. That'll be important in Itsumo. *Smile* Glad it wasn't exceptionally predictable, too. XD
*Giggles* Casting a spell like that will have some problems, yes. XD Not as grandscale as the ones he had earlier, but he'll definitely get into some trouble because of it. XD
*Cackles loudly* Not much for sappy moments, huh? I ain't really either. XD Nebenkharu gets to wreck havoc to his blackened heart's content for awhile in this chapter.
*Laughs again* Poor Yami, disappearing into nothing. XD Glad you liked that being included, though I didn't want to simply leave it as a discussion. *Trying to have some semblance of tying the fic together*
fanficsrock: ^_^ I'm glad you're liking. And I'm taking your suggestion and trying to think of something inventive to happen to Nebenkharu. XD The way he was gonna be gotten rid of had already been decided, but maybe I'll make him explode or something. XD Thanks for the review!
>_: XD Don't worry, I did. Thanks for the review.
sugahigh: ^_^ Sankyuu! And yes, I did need to update... Took me forever. @_@ Thanks for the review. ^_^
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Lori Kimaya: @_@ Erm... No, it's not your fault you aren't receiving alerts. My Email ate your address and I totally forgot. Sorry. *Sweatdrop* Will try and send alerts more often. You want them for Itsumo when it comes out? Since there's only gonna be one more chapter of Eien after this one. XD
I love Mafdet. XD Glad you like her too. And here, I updated! Thanks for the review!
Other Notes: Meh. Was looking over one of the previous chapter and realized I made a stupid error. Tea says something to Ryuuji about letting Bekhura screw up his kidneys with drinking. *Sweatdrop* It's your liver that gets screwed up, not the kidneys. *Smacks forehead*
In other news, I bought Turns 18 and 19! They're... Interesting. Poor Yami though.... He looses the duel, and cries. Then he cries again. Next episode, he cries again. And then later, the train he and Tea are on plummets off a cliff. He has a nightmare about loosing Yuugi, then later on in the ep, he cries again. Poor guy...
But there were funny parts. Ryuuji can't drive, Seto calls Yami a lost dog, and Varon talks. A lot. XD
Also, this is the second to last chapter of Eien. ^_^ Itsumo is almost here! But I'll stop yapping and let you get to the fic.
Disclaimer: I really, really don't own Yugioh. But I have an adorable wallscroll of Yuugi and Yami holding the puzzle.
Warnings: Violence and language.
Summary of Last Time: ... I can't remember. @_@
Preview: Just read. XD
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Eien; part 27
by: Amiasha
Nebenkharu just glared at Bekhura. Then, to both spirits surprise, the man simply turned away from them.
Bekhura cocked an eyebrow, exchanging a glance with Yami before looking back toward Nebenkharu. He shrugged and raised his dagger, and then brought it down toward the man's back.
Right before it would have connected, something stopped the weapon and Bekhura stared while cursing himself for falling so easily into the advisor's trap. A moment later, Nebenkharu's shield reacted and knocked Bekhura backwards, into a very annoyed Yami.
"Tomb robber, get off me. I think you gave me a concussion." The former Pharaoh murmured darkly. "And get your hair out of my face."
Mafdet meowed her agreement.
Bekhura hurriedly got off the other spirit, glancing nervously toward Nebenkharu who seemed to be ignoring him and then looking back to help Yami up. The smaller boy was wincing, gingerly touching the back of his head.
"Oh shit." Bekhura said, looking at him. "Don't tell me you were serious."
Yami gave a small, weak laugh. "I don't think I have a concussion, really. I'll just have a big bruise."
Bekhura twitched slightly.
"We have more important things to worry about though." Yami pointed out, trying to gather the strength to stand back up as he glanced around Bekhura towards Nebenkharu who still hadn't even looked back at them.
"You're right." Bekhura admitted. He looked at Yami for a moment before speaking again. "Stay here, Pharaoh." He said, before fading into his spirit form. He walked, invisible, around Nebenkharu to see what the man had been so intent on looking at.
Yuugi and Ryou were standing together, surrounded by a mix of Duel Monsters. Both boys were obviously tired, Ryou probably having summoned a lot of monsters and Yuugi most likely having summoned some of his own.
Nebenkharu finally turned his head back toward Yami, looking slightly surprised to see that Bekhura had disappeared but getting over it quickly. "As you see, brat, your beloved others are in a bit of trouble."
Yami growled at him, forcing himself to his feet, but stayed silent.
Bekhura, unseen, crept towards Yuugi and Ryou, while Nebenkharu took Yami's silence as an invitation to continue. "No plan this time? Aw..." He said, laughing. "Guess this is what happens when you send little boys to do a man's job."
"What about women?" A chorus of two voices asked from behind him. Nebenkharu turned around, coming face to face with Mana and Isis, neither of which looked too pleased. Mafdet was at their feet, spitting.
The man just laughed. "What, you two think you can do something? Your all powerful Pharaoh is spent, the little reincarnations are in trouble, Mahaado has his hands full, your tomb robber is who-knows-where, and they," He said, motioning at Joey, Seto, and Mokuba, "Are practically worthless."
"That affects us how?" Mana asked, tilting her head.
Nebenkharu looked at her like she was stupid. "Your best have failed. It's not as if two girls and a cat can do better."
Mana and Isis smiled at each other. "Aa, you obviously don't know." Isis said, turning her face back towards Nebenkharu, and tightening her grip on the previously unnoticed staff she held.
Nebenkharu continues to just look a the two. "Know what?" He asked.
"You never were one for scholarly ventures, were you?" Mana asked, smiling. "I don't know how you became an advisor, what with the fact that you never studied."
Nebenkharu growled at her, giving Yami a chance to stumble to his feet, unnoticed.
"What would I care? What are you girls blabbing about?" The man asked the duo, totally ignoring Mafdet. Nebenkharu put his hands on his hips, looking entirely unamused.
"Did you listen to anything I said? Something the scholars learned." Mana repeated, smiling the whole time.
"Just tell me already you silly girl, so I can get on with killing you all." Nebenkharu said, getting impatient.
"That's just the thing," Mana said, purposefully being annoying and smiling at Isis. "When two women with magic join together to fight, they have a distinct advantage over one man."
"What kind of nonsense is that?" Nebenkharu asked, incredulous.
"It's not nonsense." The blond woman replied calmly. "The goddess Isis, the goddess of woman, children, and magic along with some other things, blesses women. She is the most powerful goddess, after all. Even more so than Ra."
Nebenkharu just stared at her. "There's no way that could be." He said, an eyebrow raised.
Isis smiled at him. "If you don't remember..." She said, glancing quickly toward Yami who was creeping towards the ring of Duel monsters and then looking back at Nebenkharu before he noticed. "I am not only a woman, already blessed by the mother goddess, but also the reincarnation of one of her priestesses that bears her name. The goddess will grant us power against you."
Nebenkharu snorted. "Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it." He said. "If you could've done this before, you would've."
Mana shrugged. "That's why we're here now."
Meanwhile, Bekhura had slipped, unnoticed, into the circle with Ryou and Yuugi. For some reason, the Duel Monsters weren't moving; simply snarling at the two boys they could see. Taking a deep breath and hoping that the monsters would stay that way, Bekhura materialized.
Much to his happiness, the monsters didn't do anything besides beginning to growl at him. Bekhura was perplexed for a moment, but decided to worry about why the monsters weren't attacking later.
"Be-Bekhura?" Yuugi asked, surprised, as Ryou turned to look at his dark and smiled. "Where's Yami?" Yuugi asked, unable to see over the monsters around them and figuring it was safe to turn his attention to Bekhura, seeing that apparently the monsters were there only to keep the three detained. "I can't reach him through the link, is he alright?"
Bekhura shrugged slightly. "I told him to stay were he was, but I don't think he listened to me." He answered calmly, the Ring around his neck flaring to life.
"What are you doing?" Ryou asked, backing away from an growling All-Seeing White Tiger.
"Sending them to the Shadow Realm, of course." The white haired thief said in an identical calm tone. "I have time to do so now, since they're just standing there like idiots."
Yami, between Nebenkharu and the ring of Duel Monsters, was slightly lost as to what to do. He felt incredibly lightheaded, so much so that he kept having to remind himself that he was cured and not still poisoned. His hands were shaking from exhaustion, and the boy wanted just to go home and sleep for a long time. But Mana, Isis, and Mafdet were buying him time to come up with a plan, and he couldn't fail them. His mind was so hazy though, and all that seemed to be happening was that he kept getting more and more lost and confused.
That, and he was worried about Yuugi and Ryou. He guessed that Bekhura had gone to help them, but he wasn't sure and was bothered by that. All the thoughts and concerns were swirling in his head, and Yami noted in dismay that his vision was beginning to go black around the edges.
'I have to do something before I pass out...' The spirit told himself. 'But my spells are too weak to do any good, and if I attack Nebenkharu in any physical way his shield will block it...'
His attention was caught suddenly as the ring of monsters around Yuugi and Ryou simply disappeared and Bekhura stood there, laughing proudly.
Unfortunately, Nebenkharu's attention was also grabbed as he felt the majority of his monsters return to the Shadow Realm. The man spun around, coming face to face with an increasingly more disoriented Yami.
Both sets of Egyptian eyes widened in surprise, Yami ducking instinctively as Nebenkharu swung his staff at the boy's head. The spirit took off running, as Bekhura came forward, dagger held ready as he hoped to be able to stab Nebenkharu while his attention was on Yami.
He swung the dagger at Nebenkharu, but again, it met the man's shield and sent the white haired thief off his feet.
Nebenkharu wasn't fazed, turning to launch a spell at Yami. It fazed off the small shield the spirit had pulled up, but caused the defensive block to fizzle out. The advisor simply shot another spell, this time striking the boy in the back and knocking him to the ground.
'Shit...' Bekhura cursed mentally as Nebenkharu made for the younger spirit, Duel Monsters springing up to block the path behind him as he walked.
Yuugi started forward, usually calm eyes blazing with anger. Ryou grabbed his arm to keep the other boy from running carelessly into the line of monsters.
Yuugi spun around toward Ryou, glaring more darkly than Ryou had ever seen him glare. "Let go of me!" He demanded, glancing back at where Nebenkharu had nearly reached the former Pharaoh. "I don't want him anywhere near Yami!"
"Yuugi, I know! But you can't just go running into something like that! You can't do anything right now Yuugi; please, you can't help Yami by getting yourself killed." Ryou pleaded.
Yuugi stopped tugging against the hold Ryou had on his arm, knowing the taller boy was right. He watched fearfully as Nebenkharu knelt down next to Yami.
The man rolled Yami over onto his back, taking him by the neck belt and pulling him up. Yami's head fell back limply, and Nebenkharu smirked at the unconscious boy. "Well, well. Not quite the end I'd imagined for you. I figured you'd go down fighting, not simply pass out and let me kill you."
"Get you hands off him." Bekhura snarled from his position next to Yuugi and Ryou. The monsters had formed a ring around the three boys, so at the moment, they were stuck.
Nebenkharu snorted. "And lose this chance? I personally don't care what way he dies, just whether or not he does." He said, shoving Yami harshly to the ground. The boy coughed and his eyelids fluttered, moving his head slightly before going still again.
Nebenkharu drew out a dagger from his sleeve and knelt next to the spirit, frowning as Yami stirred again. "Now now, have you decided you're going to wake up? Oh well, makes no difference to me."
At the sound of his voice, Yami's eyebrows twitched and his eyes slowly began to open. Though someone holding a knife over you wasn't exactly the nicest thing to wake up to.
The spirit's eyes went round, trying to scramble back but being effectively stopped by a large hand being pressed down onto his chest. Nebenkharu leant over the boy, lowering the knife to just above Yami's throat. "Well, I'm impressed. You woke up."
Yami glared at him but didn't speak, putting a hand on Nebenkharu's wrist in a feeble motion to get the man to let go.
"Of course, that didn't help you any..." The advisor taunted, leaning so close to Yami that their noses nearly touched. "You're still going to die, just like I'd promised..."
Yuugi's eyes widened as he realized what the Egyptian man was talking about. 'The dream... He told Yami... The Pharaoh... That he'd die because of him..."
Bekhura, meanwhile, had decided he'd heard more than enough. Silently, he raised a card and summoned the Man Eater Bug. "Clear me a path to the Pharaoh, if it wouldn't be any trouble." The spirit said as he smirked at the Duel Monster, knowing it would obey him, no questions asked.
The Bug started forward, and began dispatching monsters left and right, letting Bekhura move towards where Yami was.
"Don't take another step." Nebenkharu warned, pressing the dagger harder against Yami's neck. Yami didn't show any reaction to the movement, simply laying calmly on his back, eyes partially shut.
"You'll kill him either way." Bekhura snarled, but stopped advancing.
Nebenkharu smirked, glancing from the thief to the Pharaoh, and then laughed. "Hm... Seems that neither of you could outsmart me... Not that that wasn't expected."
And then, he was smacked over the head. "Didja' expect THAT?" A boyish voice asked. Nebenkharu turned to look at the owner of the voice, to see a boy with long, dark hair.
"Mokuba..." The man snarled, not so much hurt as surprised. He stood, scowling maliciously at the Kaiba as well as Yami, who was at the other boy's feet.
"Stay back." Mokuba warned, stepping in front of Yami angrily. "You come near my cousin or I and you'll regret it. That was a warning swing."
"Such bold threats from such a young child... It's a pity I didn't know about you until just before my duel with the little brat... I'd have had fun thinking of some inventive way to kill you." Nebenkharu commented, completely unfazed.
Mokuba's eyes narrowed darkly. "Well, ya' screwed up. Too bad." He retorted. "Shoulda' done your homework sooner, don't ya' think?"
Bekhura reached the two cousins, kneeling next to Yami to pull the other spirit to his feet and quickly check him for lifethreatening injuries. After assessing that there weren't any, the thief stepped in front of the other spirit and took up glaring at Nebenkharu.
{Bekhura, Yuugi's freaking out. Is Yami alright? What's going on?} Ryou's voice asked in Bekhura's head, unexpectantly but not unwelcomedly.
{{The Pharaoh's not doing so well; He looks like he's going to pass out. But Mokuba and I are holding off that crazy old advisor, at least until he decides to attack us.}}
There was silence for a moment. {There are more monsters appearing.}
Bekhura began looking around, noticing Ryou was right. That was what Nebenkharu was doing. Summoning yet more monsters. {{Well, damn.}} He commented. {{How much magic do you have left?}}
{Not much.} Ryou responded, his voice holding a hint of nervousness.
Bekhura cursed softly again. {{We need a plan.}}
Suddenly, they heard what seemed to be a loud war-cry from the other side of the room. Joey was swinging crazily at monsters with a big sword, while Seto just stared at him as if he'd gone completely nuts. Sugoroku was doing the same as Seto, though Bekhura practically did a double-take when he saw the man who hadn't been there before.
"Come an' taste steel, monsta's!" Joey taunted, holding the sword like a baseball bat.
"You've always wanted to say that, haven't you?" Seto asked the blond dryly.
Joey nodded cheerfully, before turning his attention back to the monsters.
Seeing as how Nebenkharu seemed completely stunned by the stupidity of the blond, Bekhura grabbed Mokuba by the back of the shirt and Yami by the arm, and began to drag the two towards the Man Eater Bug that was trying to clear out some of the other monsters. "Man Eater Bug, I need a way to get back to the blond, Simon, and the priest." Bekhura told it, casting a glance to make sure Nebenkharu was still just staring with a look that was a cross between confusion and disgust.
The Bug did as it was told, beginning to make a path toward Seto and Joey. Bekhura let go of Mokuba, who was sticking close of his own accord, and moved to follow right behind the Bug.
A few seconds later and Bekhura, Yami, and Mokuba were with Seto, Sugoroku, and Joey, in one corner of the room. Bekhura looked around quickly for Isis, Yuugi, and Ryou, and saw that they had grouped up and were fighting back monsters to make their way over. Mana and Mahaado had joined them, and were helping.
The Man Eater Bug, combined with Mana and Mahaado, managed to get Isis, who had Mafdet on her shoulder, Yuugi, and Ryou a path to join up with the rest of the group. As soon as everyone was together, Bekhura put up a shield and carefully lowered Yami to the ground, sitting next to him.
The former Pharaoh put his head in his hands, taking a few shuddering breaths. There was silence for a few moments. "I don't know what to do now..." Yami murmured softly, almost too quiet for the others to hear.
"We'll figure it out." Yuugi encouraged, getting to his knees next to his dark and gently touching his shoulder. "It's okay, Yami..."
"No it's not..." Yami replied quietly. "You've all been telling me that the trip... And it's not true..."
Joey, handed the sword to Seto, who was quite offended at being treated like a maid, and knelt down next to Yami. "Hey, that's not entirely right." The blond told his friend. "We thought you were gonna' die from that magic thing, and you didn't. That's not any different than what's goin' on now..."
"I've tried everything I know how to do." The spirit replied, staring at the ground. "I don't have any ideas. I don't know what to do; telling me I can win isn't going to help me! I need a way TO win. Preferably one that doesn't involve magic, considering I really don't have any at the moment." He added, shaking his head violently in frustration.
"Look, Pharaoh," Bekhura started, crossing his arms. "I know you're tired. But you've never given up before, and I'm at a loss as to why you are now. Do you want to just let that stupid wannabe man win? I highly doubt it. You can have to time to sort everything out AFTER we win, Pharaoh. We need to keep our concentration and find out what it is that we can do. He's not invincible."
Yami quiet for a few moments, slowly shutting his eyes and sighing, before opening them again. "Some speech." He murmured, his voice laced with the barest hint of humor.
"Well, you seem to like them." Bekhura responded dryly.
Yami gave a soft laugh. "That's true." He agreed, beginning to rise back to his feet. Tiredly he lifted his head and looked at Bekhura.
"Alright Pharaoh, let's see what sort of way we can kick this prat's arse." Bekhura suggested, shrugging casually and smirking.
The spirit looked around at the small group, all of them smiling and nodding encouragingly. Sighing almost resignedly, some of his confidence returning, Yami nodded once in determination.
Suddenly, a bright glow came from Yami's school uniform jacket's pocket At the same time, an identical glow came from Bekhura's green overshirt's pocket.
Staring at each other in confusion, the spirits reached into the pockets, and each pulled out a glowing object. It took a few seconds for the two to realize what the identical objects were, but when they did, both sets of eyes widened. Each held a shining glass pyramid.
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A/N: Anyone remember those? XD
Well, anyway, I'll start work on the last chapter. Please review and make me happy!