The Past Of The Dark Magician
Chapter 14
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I awoke from my dream very sudden. I sat up quickly and looked around the room. My Aibou slept curled up next to me. He wore a smile on his face, which made me smile down at him. I looked up and around the room at the other "occupants" that were with us. Ryou and Bakura were sleeping near by. Last night they took off their jackets and made them like a pillow for Ryou. Next to them were Pegasus and Akunadin. I could hear the two of them snoring from here. I laughed softly at that. Across the room were the Ishtar siblings. Isis was lying curled up to Malik with her head on his shoulder. He had a protective arm around his sister. Their two Yami's were resting near by.
As I sat there and watched the peaceful sleeping group, one thought came to mind. I thought about the eerie warning that I had received from Shadi. "Eyes may be deceiving but your heart isn't." It's the same warning that Isis gave me when she first arrived. Listen to my heart.but I always have and I always will. Something must happen in the near future that makes me doubt the others. I scanned the room. Someone was going to betray us.but who? And more importantly, why?
At that moment I heard a noise from across the room. The figure was waking up and moving around. That's when I noticed the wild white hair and decided that the person was Malik. Then I thought a little harder about the warning. Maybe it was the Ishtar boy that betrays us. I mean I never did get well with him or Marik. After all, I bet Malik still is blaming me for his past and future. Then again, he cares a lot about his sister and would never betray her. Ah! This is hurting my head!
I watched again as Malik slowly sat up. He gently moved the sleeping form of Isis from his body to the floor. A smile appeared on his usual twisted face as he watched the sleeping woman. That's when I heard his voice start speaking.
"Isis, sister, I'm so sorry. I never wanted this to happen to you. That's why I left in the first place. I thought for sure Selena would go after me, and then I was going to destroy her myself. But that witch didn't, she got you first. When I found out I went to save you." He paused and looked around the room. "Some save.But I promise you one thing. I will save you and get you out of this place."
He paused and looked across the room. He must have sensed me. Sure enough, he looked in my direction and our eyes met. He took one look at Isis and stood up. I watched as he made his way towards me. He held his Millennium Rod tightly in one hand as he looked at me with a curious look. As he finally reached me he stood in front of me and stared down.
"Have a seat." I offered as I motioned to the empty spot in front of me.
He sat down across from me with a frown on his face. He set the Rod down next to him but I noticed that his hand wavered a few mere inches from it as if he was in a defense position.
"How long have you been up, Pharaoh?" He asked eyeing me seriously.
"A little before you."
"Why?" He asked spuriously.
"I had a bad dream." I answered truthfully and simply.
"So did I." He said in a whisper. "Yet in mine, I lost Isis. What happened in yours?"
"A bald Egyptian man told me that I was going to be betrayed. I guess Isis is really important to you."
"Yeah, she is all I have left." He paused and looked at me. "Why were you having a dram about Shadi?"
"You know Shadi?"
"Who else do you think gave me this rod? Santa Clause?"
"I wonder what he looks like in Egypt. I mean, for such a fat dude, it must be hard in that heat."
"Not really. You get use to it after awhile."
He grew quiet and looked down. As I watched his face I felt a surge of pity towards the boy. He only cares about the happiness of his sister.
"So Shadi gave you the items. Yugi got his through his grandfather who got it from Shadi."
"When Isis and I were young. Shadi came to my father with the items. He asked him to keep them safe and that the owners would retrieve them later."
He suddenly stopped talking and looked behind him. I followed his gave and the two of us watched as the sleeping form of Isis wake up. She sat up and looked around in fear. Her voice came out in a panicky tearful noise.
"Malik? Malik! Where are you?"
"Isis! What's wrong? I'm right here." Malik said jumping up. When she saw him she stood up and darted towards him. In one quick action she was clinging onto him like a life preserver. The sudden act surprised him and he stumbled backwards.
"What's wrong!" He asked in a confused and worried voice as he gently hugged her back.
"Oh Malik I'm so happy you're alright. I had a horrible dream. I.I thought that I'd lost you." She was so terrified that she started to cry.
He smiled down at her and started to speak soothing words of comfort to her. He repeating said that he wasn't going to leave her and that everything was going to be all right. Her cries died down and she started to control herself. When she was done she looked over and noticed me.
"Pharaoh Yami!" She said in a surprise and very embarrassed voice.
I stood up and made my way over to the siblings. Isis watched Malik the entire time and I saw that she was really shocked about something. When I asked her what it was she didn't respond to me right away. So I asked her the question again. This time she was able to answer.
"Well, it's just that you're standing here and so is Malik and the two of you aren't making death threats or anything."
I looked at Malik.
"I hate you."
"Stupid Pharaoh."
"Is that better sister?" Malik asked smiling.
She was quiet for another moment and a smile crossed her face. "Much better"
We laughed together. The happy laughter disappeared when we heard a new voice. We span around and gasped at the person in front of us. I was surprised and angered from the sight in front of me. It also made me sick.
Across the room were two people. One was Rosetta the other was Yugi. Except Yugi wasn't standing. My Aibou was being held upside down by the ankle by Rosetta. He wasn't aware of this because he was still asleep. Rosetta face held a twisted smile that I haven't seen in along time.
"Rosetta." I said in a stern voice. "What do you think your doing? Put him down!"
"Dear Yami, this kid is annoying me. I'm getting rid of him."
"What!"
She laughed wickedly at me.
That's the moment when Yugi decided to wake up. Two big violet eyes opened and looked around. When he saw me and noticed that I was upside down to him he got a confused look on his face. That's when he looked up and saw Rosetta. His eyes widen and he yelped.
"Yami! Help!"
"Don't worry Yugi, I'm coming. Don't panic."
"Why not Yami? This is he perfect time to panic. I want to hear him scream!" Rosetta laughed again. It was a sinister ugly man.
"You fell in love with a psycho?" Malik asked as he looked from her to me.
"Oh shut up! She doesn't act like this all the time. I don't understand what's going on."
"If you say so."
Rosetta watched us quietly. Her twisted face not changing a bit. Then she gazed down at Yugi. My Aibou had reached into his pocket and grabbed our dueling deck. He pulled a card out of the deck and stared at me. Once our eyes met I knew that the card was very important. With all his might he threw the card towards us. It spun in the air and landed at my feet faced up. I picked up the card and smiled. I should have known.
"Maybe teaching me that spell wasn't a good idea after all." I said in a sad voice as I flipped the card over for her to see.
As I started to chant the spell that I seemed to have learned earlier the room was covered in the same thick white fog like the first time. The thicker the smoke the more I could feel the contance of the card materialize next to me. Finally I finished the spell and the haze started to disappear. The room gasped in shock as they say the figure that stood next to me.
It was a tall man. He was clad in a purple armor that went from his head to his toes. He wore a purple pointed hat too. He had a gentle face with dark blue eyes and indigo hair. In one of his hands was a long green mace. I have called forth the best monster in my deck. My Dark Magician.
His eyes shifted from Rosetta to me. His body stood in some relax, yet alert stance. When he saw Yugi his eyes narrowed and he frowned. My Hikari hanged there with a shocked look in his face. When the Dark Magician noticed this he smiled. That's when he opened his mouth and surprised us all by talking. A deep and powerful voice rang out in the dark room.
"Release the Pharaoh's Hikari or face the powerful wrath of the Dark Magician."
I watched closely as Rosetta weighed her chances. She could either release Yugi to us and escape unharmed or stay and fight us. She blinked and smiled. I really hated that smile now.
"You are correct Dark. I'll release the boy. But, you have to catch him!" She then threw Yugi with all her might across the room and vanished in a puff of smoke.
I yelled out and started to run towards him but the Dark Magician beat me to it. His disappeared and reappeared in time to catch him in mid air. He landed on the ground lightly and cradled Yugi like a baby. Yugi was grinning like crazy up at his favorite card. He then sat up and faced me.
"Did you see that Yami? Did you? That was so cool!"
I smiled and nod.
"I did Yugi. That was quite a save he made."
Yugi looked back up at the Dark Magician and smiled again.
"Hi! I'm Yugi Moto, but Yugi is fine with me. It's nice to meet you Dark Magician. I like your name but I was wondering.. can I change it?"
"I guess Master. But what is the matter with the name I have now?"
"Its too long."
He laughed at that and I found myself smiling.
"Then what do you wish for me to be called?"
"Good question.how about Drake?"
"I think we should call him by his real name little one." Said a voice behind me. I turned around and watched as Akunadin, Aishisu, and Bakura walked over.
"Real name?" I asked confused.
"Yes, My Lord. Let me present to you Mahaado, the previous owner of the Millennium Ring and a former Priest of yours." Aishisu explained smiling.
"Mahaado? My Ra you are right! I don't believe it."
The Dark Magician, or Mahaado, smiled at Aishisu.
"I knew you would figure it all out Aishisu. My Lord, it's been so long. It is a huge honor to see you again."
He set Yugi on the ground and bowed low to me, like the others had. A smile appeared on my face.
"You were always loyal to my father and me Mahaado. My friend, I missed you so much."
"Me too Sire."
Um.I don't mean to ruin this reunion, but I'm lost." Yugi called quietly to me.
Mahaado laughed again.
"I am truly sorry. You see child, back in Ancient Egypt, when Yu-Gi-Oh here was Pharaoh I was one of his trusted Priests. When Bakura came and violated the former Pharaoh's body I was sent to fight. I challenged him to a duel in the previous Pharaohs tomb. At a last minute effort, I sacrificed my life and placed my soul in this monster. From that day forward I was dubbed the Dark Magician and have protected you and Yami since.
"Wow." Was all that Yugi could say to that story?
I smiled again.
"Welcome back Mahaado."
He smiled at me and then looked at Aishisu. She looked back and I saw the same look the two shared that Bakura always gave Isis.
"Aishisu."
"Welcome home." She said smiling.
He smiled back and nods.
"Its good to be among old friends again."
"Hey! I'm not that old Mahaado!" I heard Akunadin yell at the purple mage.
Everyone laughed.
"If I wanted to point that out I would have said something along the lines 'Its good to be among old friends and that ancient man over there."
"Hey!"
Again we all laughed at that remark. Bakura was the first to stop laughing. He looked over at the former Priest with a nervous look in his eyes. When Mahaado noticed this he smiled gently.
"I forgave you along time ago Bakura."
"So have I."
Chapter 14
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I awoke from my dream very sudden. I sat up quickly and looked around the room. My Aibou slept curled up next to me. He wore a smile on his face, which made me smile down at him. I looked up and around the room at the other "occupants" that were with us. Ryou and Bakura were sleeping near by. Last night they took off their jackets and made them like a pillow for Ryou. Next to them were Pegasus and Akunadin. I could hear the two of them snoring from here. I laughed softly at that. Across the room were the Ishtar siblings. Isis was lying curled up to Malik with her head on his shoulder. He had a protective arm around his sister. Their two Yami's were resting near by.
As I sat there and watched the peaceful sleeping group, one thought came to mind. I thought about the eerie warning that I had received from Shadi. "Eyes may be deceiving but your heart isn't." It's the same warning that Isis gave me when she first arrived. Listen to my heart.but I always have and I always will. Something must happen in the near future that makes me doubt the others. I scanned the room. Someone was going to betray us.but who? And more importantly, why?
At that moment I heard a noise from across the room. The figure was waking up and moving around. That's when I noticed the wild white hair and decided that the person was Malik. Then I thought a little harder about the warning. Maybe it was the Ishtar boy that betrays us. I mean I never did get well with him or Marik. After all, I bet Malik still is blaming me for his past and future. Then again, he cares a lot about his sister and would never betray her. Ah! This is hurting my head!
I watched again as Malik slowly sat up. He gently moved the sleeping form of Isis from his body to the floor. A smile appeared on his usual twisted face as he watched the sleeping woman. That's when I heard his voice start speaking.
"Isis, sister, I'm so sorry. I never wanted this to happen to you. That's why I left in the first place. I thought for sure Selena would go after me, and then I was going to destroy her myself. But that witch didn't, she got you first. When I found out I went to save you." He paused and looked around the room. "Some save.But I promise you one thing. I will save you and get you out of this place."
He paused and looked across the room. He must have sensed me. Sure enough, he looked in my direction and our eyes met. He took one look at Isis and stood up. I watched as he made his way towards me. He held his Millennium Rod tightly in one hand as he looked at me with a curious look. As he finally reached me he stood in front of me and stared down.
"Have a seat." I offered as I motioned to the empty spot in front of me.
He sat down across from me with a frown on his face. He set the Rod down next to him but I noticed that his hand wavered a few mere inches from it as if he was in a defense position.
"How long have you been up, Pharaoh?" He asked eyeing me seriously.
"A little before you."
"Why?" He asked spuriously.
"I had a bad dream." I answered truthfully and simply.
"So did I." He said in a whisper. "Yet in mine, I lost Isis. What happened in yours?"
"A bald Egyptian man told me that I was going to be betrayed. I guess Isis is really important to you."
"Yeah, she is all I have left." He paused and looked at me. "Why were you having a dram about Shadi?"
"You know Shadi?"
"Who else do you think gave me this rod? Santa Clause?"
"I wonder what he looks like in Egypt. I mean, for such a fat dude, it must be hard in that heat."
"Not really. You get use to it after awhile."
He grew quiet and looked down. As I watched his face I felt a surge of pity towards the boy. He only cares about the happiness of his sister.
"So Shadi gave you the items. Yugi got his through his grandfather who got it from Shadi."
"When Isis and I were young. Shadi came to my father with the items. He asked him to keep them safe and that the owners would retrieve them later."
He suddenly stopped talking and looked behind him. I followed his gave and the two of us watched as the sleeping form of Isis wake up. She sat up and looked around in fear. Her voice came out in a panicky tearful noise.
"Malik? Malik! Where are you?"
"Isis! What's wrong? I'm right here." Malik said jumping up. When she saw him she stood up and darted towards him. In one quick action she was clinging onto him like a life preserver. The sudden act surprised him and he stumbled backwards.
"What's wrong!" He asked in a confused and worried voice as he gently hugged her back.
"Oh Malik I'm so happy you're alright. I had a horrible dream. I.I thought that I'd lost you." She was so terrified that she started to cry.
He smiled down at her and started to speak soothing words of comfort to her. He repeating said that he wasn't going to leave her and that everything was going to be all right. Her cries died down and she started to control herself. When she was done she looked over and noticed me.
"Pharaoh Yami!" She said in a surprise and very embarrassed voice.
I stood up and made my way over to the siblings. Isis watched Malik the entire time and I saw that she was really shocked about something. When I asked her what it was she didn't respond to me right away. So I asked her the question again. This time she was able to answer.
"Well, it's just that you're standing here and so is Malik and the two of you aren't making death threats or anything."
I looked at Malik.
"I hate you."
"Stupid Pharaoh."
"Is that better sister?" Malik asked smiling.
She was quiet for another moment and a smile crossed her face. "Much better"
We laughed together. The happy laughter disappeared when we heard a new voice. We span around and gasped at the person in front of us. I was surprised and angered from the sight in front of me. It also made me sick.
Across the room were two people. One was Rosetta the other was Yugi. Except Yugi wasn't standing. My Aibou was being held upside down by the ankle by Rosetta. He wasn't aware of this because he was still asleep. Rosetta face held a twisted smile that I haven't seen in along time.
"Rosetta." I said in a stern voice. "What do you think your doing? Put him down!"
"Dear Yami, this kid is annoying me. I'm getting rid of him."
"What!"
She laughed wickedly at me.
That's the moment when Yugi decided to wake up. Two big violet eyes opened and looked around. When he saw me and noticed that I was upside down to him he got a confused look on his face. That's when he looked up and saw Rosetta. His eyes widen and he yelped.
"Yami! Help!"
"Don't worry Yugi, I'm coming. Don't panic."
"Why not Yami? This is he perfect time to panic. I want to hear him scream!" Rosetta laughed again. It was a sinister ugly man.
"You fell in love with a psycho?" Malik asked as he looked from her to me.
"Oh shut up! She doesn't act like this all the time. I don't understand what's going on."
"If you say so."
Rosetta watched us quietly. Her twisted face not changing a bit. Then she gazed down at Yugi. My Aibou had reached into his pocket and grabbed our dueling deck. He pulled a card out of the deck and stared at me. Once our eyes met I knew that the card was very important. With all his might he threw the card towards us. It spun in the air and landed at my feet faced up. I picked up the card and smiled. I should have known.
"Maybe teaching me that spell wasn't a good idea after all." I said in a sad voice as I flipped the card over for her to see.
As I started to chant the spell that I seemed to have learned earlier the room was covered in the same thick white fog like the first time. The thicker the smoke the more I could feel the contance of the card materialize next to me. Finally I finished the spell and the haze started to disappear. The room gasped in shock as they say the figure that stood next to me.
It was a tall man. He was clad in a purple armor that went from his head to his toes. He wore a purple pointed hat too. He had a gentle face with dark blue eyes and indigo hair. In one of his hands was a long green mace. I have called forth the best monster in my deck. My Dark Magician.
His eyes shifted from Rosetta to me. His body stood in some relax, yet alert stance. When he saw Yugi his eyes narrowed and he frowned. My Hikari hanged there with a shocked look in his face. When the Dark Magician noticed this he smiled. That's when he opened his mouth and surprised us all by talking. A deep and powerful voice rang out in the dark room.
"Release the Pharaoh's Hikari or face the powerful wrath of the Dark Magician."
I watched closely as Rosetta weighed her chances. She could either release Yugi to us and escape unharmed or stay and fight us. She blinked and smiled. I really hated that smile now.
"You are correct Dark. I'll release the boy. But, you have to catch him!" She then threw Yugi with all her might across the room and vanished in a puff of smoke.
I yelled out and started to run towards him but the Dark Magician beat me to it. His disappeared and reappeared in time to catch him in mid air. He landed on the ground lightly and cradled Yugi like a baby. Yugi was grinning like crazy up at his favorite card. He then sat up and faced me.
"Did you see that Yami? Did you? That was so cool!"
I smiled and nod.
"I did Yugi. That was quite a save he made."
Yugi looked back up at the Dark Magician and smiled again.
"Hi! I'm Yugi Moto, but Yugi is fine with me. It's nice to meet you Dark Magician. I like your name but I was wondering.. can I change it?"
"I guess Master. But what is the matter with the name I have now?"
"Its too long."
He laughed at that and I found myself smiling.
"Then what do you wish for me to be called?"
"Good question.how about Drake?"
"I think we should call him by his real name little one." Said a voice behind me. I turned around and watched as Akunadin, Aishisu, and Bakura walked over.
"Real name?" I asked confused.
"Yes, My Lord. Let me present to you Mahaado, the previous owner of the Millennium Ring and a former Priest of yours." Aishisu explained smiling.
"Mahaado? My Ra you are right! I don't believe it."
The Dark Magician, or Mahaado, smiled at Aishisu.
"I knew you would figure it all out Aishisu. My Lord, it's been so long. It is a huge honor to see you again."
He set Yugi on the ground and bowed low to me, like the others had. A smile appeared on my face.
"You were always loyal to my father and me Mahaado. My friend, I missed you so much."
"Me too Sire."
Um.I don't mean to ruin this reunion, but I'm lost." Yugi called quietly to me.
Mahaado laughed again.
"I am truly sorry. You see child, back in Ancient Egypt, when Yu-Gi-Oh here was Pharaoh I was one of his trusted Priests. When Bakura came and violated the former Pharaoh's body I was sent to fight. I challenged him to a duel in the previous Pharaohs tomb. At a last minute effort, I sacrificed my life and placed my soul in this monster. From that day forward I was dubbed the Dark Magician and have protected you and Yami since.
"Wow." Was all that Yugi could say to that story?
I smiled again.
"Welcome back Mahaado."
He smiled at me and then looked at Aishisu. She looked back and I saw the same look the two shared that Bakura always gave Isis.
"Aishisu."
"Welcome home." She said smiling.
He smiled back and nods.
"Its good to be among old friends again."
"Hey! I'm not that old Mahaado!" I heard Akunadin yell at the purple mage.
Everyone laughed.
"If I wanted to point that out I would have said something along the lines 'Its good to be among old friends and that ancient man over there."
"Hey!"
Again we all laughed at that remark. Bakura was the first to stop laughing. He looked over at the former Priest with a nervous look in his eyes. When Mahaado noticed this he smiled gently.
"I forgave you along time ago Bakura."
"So have I."