Angel of Heaven, My Guardian Dear

Rating: PG (I don't think that there's anything really bad in here)

Genre: Uh.... well, Drama, and, um, some Angst, and Romance is still being debated. Oh, there's some slight adventure as well.

Tenshi: Well, hi everybody! I'm basically by myself this time because I'm writing this late at night and I don't want to wake anybody up. Anyway, I just want to let people know that I will still be working on 'The Past Is Present', but I wanted to try this too. Also, once again, this is dedicated to my good friend, Lily-chan. I really suggest to anyone who likes fluffy Yugi/Yami scenes, to check out her work, because she's REALLY good. Just please check out her account: Lily Maxwell, Dark Angel. You won't regret it! But enough about all this 'blah, blah, blah', I will now let you guys read on with the story! ^_^

Disclaimer: Yami's Tenshi does not own Yugioh! at all. So please do not sue. Thank you.

Dedication: To Lily-chan (thank you for making me laugh and cry. You've really helped me in all of the really depressing times. You are one of the best authoresses that I know and I can't wait to read you're next updates! So this is just sort of a thank you fan fic ^^) Also, I guess this is also slightly dedicated to all the people who have continued to read 'The Past Is Present' and have yet to have many Yugi/Yami fluff scenes, I hope I can do better on this one.

Angel of Heaven, My Guardian Dear

"Beginnings are a symbol of purity and darkness always likes to claim things that are pure." ~ Sarah

The first thing Yugi noticed was the lack of pain. Then it occurred to him that he wasn't exactly feeling anything at all. For some reason, he was expecting to feel his head throb but all in his body was peaceful. Even opening his eyes was easy. Though what he saw wasn't exactly what he was expecting.

There was light everywhere and though it was bright, it didn't hurt Yugi's violet eyes at all. Turning around, Yugi scraped his memory for any place like this. That was the third thing he noticed- he couldn't exactly remember anything!

Forcing himself to calm down, Yugi made himself remember everything he could. His name was Yugi Moto and he was fourteen years old. He lived with his grandfather in the Kame Game Shop. He loved any kind of game, especially Duel Monsters and puzzles. As all that information came to mind, Yugi breathed a sigh of relief. Now all he had to do was remember how he had gotten here. Closing his eyes once more, Yugi focused all of his energy into remembering the past 24 hours. Suddenly, it was like lightening had struck him. Letting out a howl of agony, Yugi's mind was forced to remember every painful moment. ~Flashback~

Yugi franticly raced across every room and every inch of the house. Several times he almost tripped over the furniture, but his mind was in such a panic that he didn't even register the fact that his leg was now throbbing and his arms soar from crashing into doorframes. Not finding what he was looking for, Yugi burst out of the game shop and down the street, not bothering to lock the door behind him.
"Grandpa!" he screamed. "Grandpa!"

It started to rain and it seemed as though Yugi's hopes were as bleak as the sky. Breaths were barely in his body before they were forced back out and it made his chest hurt. There was also a stitch in his side, but Yugi ran on. Blinking away the raindrops, Yugi's body was once again ignoring the cold that chilled his body.

Suddenly, he was at the park. His throat, hoarse from shouting and sobbing, still managed to rasp out to his grandfather. Finally, the exhaustion Yugi had placed on his body took its toll and he collapsed in the middle of a clearing. Sobbing, Yugi mentally screamed at his body to keep running that he must find his grandfather. But, alas, his body couldn't manage it and Yugi was forced to regain his breath.

However, this proved to be a bad idea.

Yugi felt his dark presence before he even started talking and as such the young boy felt his body go rigid with fear. For the sky darkened even more and the rain fell even harder as a deep, taunting voice laughed as a murderer would laugh in victory. "Ah, little one," the deep voice chuckled. "Did you truly think that you could escape me?" Yugi wanted nothing more than to give a sharp retort, but fear was paralyzing his body and a mere whimper escaped his throat. The voice seemed to take even more pleasure in that. "Ah, don't cry," the voice soothed in mocking sympathy. "I promised that it wouldn't hurt. If you would just do as I asked than I could give you anything you want, anything you wished for would be yours."
Sobs choked and struggled within Yugi. Why did this have to happen? "I wish you would leave me alone," he choked.

The voice seemed almost shocked. "What did you say?" was the quiet murmur. The air seemed to vibrate with the being's very raged.

Suddenly, it didn't matter to Yugi what happened to him. All the anguish that had been building up inside of him was forcing its way out of him. The words he had always clutched to him and hidden wanted to be heard.

"I want you to go away!" he screamed, his arms striking the air above his head, wanting to strike his enemy down. "Leave me alone, Masharou!"

The voice, belonging to one called Masharou, roared, "No! I told you, I'm not leaving until I get what I want!"

A courage akin to stupidity made Yugi scream, "Well, you're not getting it! I'd rather die!"

Masharou gave an infuriated roar and Yugi could feel his presence come down to crush his soul. His mind screaming, Yugi curled up into a ball and awaited his doom. Suddenly, Yugi felt enormous pain erupt through him and before darkness enveloped him, a vague intuition told him that it was not Masharou's claws that had killed him.

~End Flashback~

So that was it.

He was dead.

Yugi felt something poke him, "Excuse me?" With a yelp, Yugi jumped and spun around to meet his opponent. Pure, confused, violet eyes blinked as they looked up and met with blinking kind, confused, brown eyes. The brown eyes belonged to a young boy, a bit taller than Yugi with long, soft, snowy hair. Seeing Yugi's surprised look, the boy smiled kindly.

"Sorry about that," he reached out his hand. "My name's Ryou Bakura. But you can call me Ryou."

Shock had overwhelmed despair and Yugi answered stupidly, "Are you dead too?"

Blinking once more, Ryou seemed taken back. "What do you mean?" he seemed appalled that Yugi had even thought of such a thing.

Embarrassed, Yugi shook Ryou's outstretched hand. "Sorry about that," he grinned, sheepishly. "I'm Yugi Moto." Suddenly he blurted out, "If I'm dead, but you're not dead, then how are you here? I thought heaven was for those already gone from this world."

Suddenly, Ryou threw his head back in a laugh. Yugi blushed, embarrassed and a little hurt. Remembering that Yugi was still there, Ryou chuckled, "So that's it. You think you're dead."

Yugi suddenly found his feet very interesting and shuffling them against the light was suddenly immensely entertaining. He mumbled a "yes" and felt his face turn an even darker shade of it.
Ryou looked at Yugi kindly. The poor thing was, and had every right to be, confused. "Well," he explained, gently. "That's not necessarily true." He signaled for Yugi not to talk as the tri-colored haired teen gaped up at him. "And the reason I'm here, though I'm not exactly dead either, is because I'm an angel."

It took awhile for Yugi to process this. Yet everything seemed to float in one ear and out the other. A million questions buzzed within his mind. So he picked one and said, "Then am I an angel too?"

Ryou shook his head. "Not exactly. You see, you're not dead, you're not alive, and yet you are not an angel. It's sort of complicated. But the Elder needs to talk to you and he'll explain everything." An almost frantic look entered Ryou's eyes. "Which is why I must take you to him and quickly. There is no time to waste."

Vaguely wondering what sort of danger could have possibly followed him here, Yugi followed Ryou as the white haired angel (?) walked quickly in a certain direction. But there still questions that needed to be answered. "But why?" Yugi ran a few steps to catch up to Ryou. "Why are we in such a hurry."

Ryou stopped so suddenly that Yugi almost crashed into him. Then the angel turned and gave Yugi a pitying gaze. "Because," he said, firmly. "Masaharou still hunts you and even here you are not safe. For that demon will not stop until he has you." Fin*

Tenshi: Okay, I know that's not much, but I just want to see what you people think of this idea. I promise that Yami WILL be in this story soon, in fact, it's planned that he and Yugi will meet in the next chapter (I think). Anyway, below is a more complete summary in case anyone's interested. Usually, I'd say that 2 reviews = new chapter but don't be surprised if it takes longer. TPIP is currently my topic issue, but I will continue this if you guys want me too! So, please review! Until next time, C'ya! ^_^

Summary: When Yugi's life is placed in danger, his soul ends up being taken away to heaven in order to protect him. There he meets new friends, including the mysterious and arrogant Yami. When a terrible disaster forces Yugi and Yami to become separated from the rest of their friends, the two meet a spellcaster who places a curse upon Yami which can only be broken when Yami discovers the true light of the world. Deciding to help Yami, despite the fact that Yami seems to detest Yugi, the two set off on a quest that will change both their lives. Along the way, Yami's shell breaks and he and Yugi form an unbreakable bond. But will Yami's curse ever be broken and will he be enough to protect Yugi from the mysterious, dark force that wants to consume him?