Hiya! Thanks for all the great reviews! Now as promised, the good stuff is about to come. I have to admit the first chapter was probably the hardiest to get through, because I had to get the story moving, but now I promise things are going to get more interesting. I have to admit I had a lot of fun writing this chapter.
Seeing as how this is an A.U fic I get to change a lot of things, but for the most part everyone is still in character. Yugi is still a sweetheart, Seto is as pissy as ever, Bakura is scary, Jonouchi is an idiot, and well Yami…hmm have any of you ever wondered what Yami would REALLY act like if he and Yugi weren't sharing a mind and soul? Well, here's my version of him. Hope you like.
Disclaimer: If 1 + 1 = 2 , then Yugioh + Its Characters = not me because I don't own them and I probably never will. Okay, so now that I got that problem out of the way can anyone help me figure out how long it will take two trains heading northeast and southeast, one traveling from Cookietown 200km and the other one from LittleRock 500km at a speed of 30m/s, and they both left the station 2 hours apart from each other and it was raining in Pennville while Bush was giving a speech over budget increases, and purple elephants were dancing on the tracks, so..........
I Dream A Yami
Chp2 Descent of Darkness
All was silent, except the pounding of his heart and the sound of his nervous breaths. Never in his life had he ever felt so vulnerable and helpless. But could you really blame him? The two scarlet rubies glistened like the eyes of a demon, as they pierced their way down to Yugi's soul. So red, so dark, so mysterious…
Finally the crimson-eyed creature let out an impatient sigh as he stepped forward towards Yugi and smiled deviously. Yugi subconsciously stepped back as he suddenly regained his ability to move. The dark spirit raised his brow with amusement as he let out a deep sultry laugh.
"What's the matter little one? Are you frightened of me?" Smirked the spirit with an indication of delight. A hint of malice flickered in his eyes as he took another step forward backing Yugi up against the cave wall. "Believe me there are many more things in this world and the next that should frighten you, although I am slightly flattered."
"Who-who are you? What do you want from me?" Stammered Yugi as the spell that had frozen his voice finally broke.
"Who indeed? I suppose that's a good question? One I ask myself daily." Yugi tilted his head in confusion as he realized just how enigmatic this spirit was. His very being was a riddle in itself. "Well in all truth who I am doesn't really matter. Well I guess it doesn't…. considering I've existed this long without knowing that absolute truth myself. I suppose you can call me what many before you have in the past. I am Yami. Yami is my name. However Yugi…"
Yugi gasped with fright as the sinister being leaned his entire body into Yugi crushing him against the cavern wall and whispered dimly into his ear. "The question you should be asking isn't what I want from you. What you should be asking yourself is what do you want from me?"
Upon feeling the cold breaths of the bloody eyed fiend brush against his ear, Yugi suddenly snapped into action as he swung his fist wildly at his assailant. The spirit merely laughed with pleasure as he easily dodged Yugi's rage and clapped. "Bravo little one. I knew there was life in you yet. Ahh yes such an intriguing spirit you have. Now I am even more excited."
Yugi's eyes widened with confusion as for the first time that night, he was finally able to see the spirit's face. The resemblance between the two of them was remarkable. Despite his piercing red eyes and his much taller frame, Yugi and Yami were almost identical. He even had Yugi's trademark tri-colored hairstyle, well that is if you overlook the lightning streaks, which gave the spirit a wilder air.
However despite their similarities, there was something about Yami that was slightly more imposing to Yugi. Perhaps it was his flaming crimsons, or his irritatingly audacious smile. Or maybe it was just the fact that a luminous shadow seemed to surround the spirit despite the flicker in his eyes.
"What's the matter Yugi? You look like you've seen a ghost?" Smirked Yami as he noticed Yugi looking him up and down intently. "Hmm, I can't say I'm not flattered, but your action's are very unbecoming of you."
Yugi suddenly blushed as he realized what the spirit was implying. "It's nothing like that at all. It-it's just that….Why do you look like me?"
"Me look like you, or you look like me?" Questioned the spirit as he raised his brow inquisitively.
"Stop talking like that. You make no sense at all, and you have yet to answer a single question that I have asked you!" Fumed Yugi as his frustrations began to rise.
The dark spirit laughed again as he cautiously stalked closer towards Yugi. "Ai, ai, I do apologize. It's just that it's been a while since I've had any fun, and your well…so easily riled."
"Well of course I am!" Cried Yugi in the sternest voice he could muster, which wasn't much. "I just fell about a hundred feet below ground, narrowly escaping death, only so I could be harassed my a snickering demon like you!"
"Demon?" Suddenly the gleam in Yami's eyes dulled, as he seemed to be thinking something over in his head.
Although he wasn't sure why, Yugi started to regret his forceful words. Sure the spirit was getting on his last nerves, but the look of hurt in his eyes was a little disheartening. Yugi didn't think Yami's feelings could be hurt so easily. Damn why did he have to be so sensitive to everyone else's feelings but his own. "Oh, umm I'm sorry Yami I didn't mean-"
"What are you apologizing for Yugi? Sometimes I don't understand you." Smiled Yami again as the fire suddenly returned to his eyes. "My your spirit is so intricate.….Now as you have requested I will stop battering around and explain to you what is going on."
"You see little one today is the beginning of your new future. For it is I Yami who will make all your wishes come true." Yugi merely blinked with confusion, as he was unable respond. Suddenly the spirit was sounding a lot like Jonouchi.
"What are you talking about?" Questioned Yugi somewhat dryly.
"I know you will find this hard to believe, but I am a very powerful spirit, a spirit who governs the powers of the realm between life and death. More simply put, the shadow realm.
"Shadow realm?" Echoed Yugi numbly.
"Yes, and as gratitude for you releasing me from the confines of the puzzle of Ra. I will grant you your hearts content."
Yugi merely stared at the spirit blankly just before he burst into laughter.
"What's so funny?" Frowned Yami.
"I'm sorry, but I find this all very hard to believe. I mean this sounds like something out of a children's storybook! What are you, like some kind of a genie?" Whooped Yugi as he struggled to regain his composure.
"Don't insult me!" Snapped Yami bitterly. "Don't you dare demean the colossal powers of the shadow realm by comparing me to such flagrant fairytales! Besides the power that I possess is far more greater than that of a lowly ifrit."
"You mean genies really do exist?"
"Yugi I think your failing to grasp the point here." Scowled Yami somewhat disdainfully. "Don't you understand the power that you have been granted? Wake up boy, and realize how fate has smiled upon you today."
"Okay, okay," chuckled Yugi as he finally managed to stop laughing. "Let's just say you are telling the truth. Does that mean you can really grant any three wishes I want?"
"I told you to stop comparing me to your silly children's tales." Grimaced Yami. "Yes I can grant you your wishes. However the powers of the shadow realm are not so limited. I can grant you as many wishes as you want!"
"Really?" Piped Yugi with surprise. "You mean you can grant me any wish I want? And as many as I can think of?"
"Well there are a few regulations-"
"Well aren't there always. I should have known this was all too good to be true! What do I have to do, grant you my eternal soul?" Yami's smile suddenly disappeared as he turned away from Yugi and grew silent. "Hey, I'm sorry Yami. I'll stop laughing, I promise!"
"Well…" Yami suddenly had a guilty look on his face, however he quickly let out a deep sigh and smiled again. "Very well. However once you hear my exceptions, I'm sure you will find them all very reasonable."
Yugi merely nodded his head as he tried to listen to Yami seriously. "First of all I can't kill anyone. Secondly I cannot bring anyone back from the dead. And finally I can't make anyone fall in love with anyone else."
"Well I guess those do all sound fair enough," frowned Yugi upon hearing the last condition. "So other than that you can grant me any wish.
"Yes, anything." Smirked Yami proudly.
"Let's say anything such as making the moon disappear or something?" Smiled Yugi slyly. It was obvious he was still not convinced.
"Well…"
"Aha! I knew it!" Exclaimed Yugi with triumph.
"I could give you the moon. If that is what you desire. However, extreme wishes such as those require lots of energy. So after I grant a wish of mass phenomenal proportions such as making the moon disappear, you will be unable to call on me for one whole day."
"Oh…" mumbled Yugi with disappointment. He thought for sure he had caught the spirit in his lie.
"And one more thing. Whenever you need to ask something of me, all you need do is hold the Sennen Puzzle and call my name. However if you were ever to lose the Sennen Puzzle, you would also lose the right to my power. That is why I suggest you let no one ever get their hands on it." And with that final remark Yami took the Sennen puzzle from off his neck and placed onto Yugi's.
Yugi could still hardly believe what was going on. Was what the spirit really saying true, or was this all some kind of a dream? Never in his life did he expect all his wishes could come true with only a mere thought. Finally he would be able to make something of himself. And maybe, just maybe he could…
"Ouch!" Yelped Yugi as he pinched himself. "I guess this isn't a dream."
Yami merely stared at Yugi as he tried to suppress his laugh. "So master Yugi? What wish do you want? Wealth? Fame? Wisdom? Anything you desire and it's yours?"
"Well…" Yami suddenly felt his anticipation rise. It had been centuries since he was last able to use his powers, and now he was just itching to try them. "Could you get me out of this cave?"
Yami blinked in disbelief. That was not at all what he was expecting. Suddenly he began to laugh as Yugi started to blush. "Not the most extravagant wish, but I must admit it does make sense. Very well if that is what you desire."
The entire room suddenly grew dark as Yami disappeared and a cold shadow surrounded Yugi. Yugi suddenly felt as though his heart had stopped as something tugged at his soul and then all went black.
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"Yugi! Yugi wake up! Oh dear Ra he's dead! This is my entire fault! I should have never let him come. Man why do I always let his puppy dog eyes get to me." Cried Jonouchi as he shook Yugi's limp body frantically.
Suddenly Jonouchi was met with a hard kick to the head. "Shutup you babbling buffoon! I am sick of your whining, and I swear if you start crying I'll slit your throat!" Barked Bakura as he knocked Jonouchi to the side and took Yugi away from him. "Here now let me check his pulse."
Jonouchi stared over Bakura's shoulder as he struggled to hold back his tears. "There now you idiot, the little runt is just unconscious."
Finally Yugi shifted his body as he slowly opened his eyes. "Bakura-sama?"
Bakura let out a sigh of relief just before he realized what it was he was actually doing. Without a moments waste he quickly threw Yugi off his lap and sneered. "It's about time you woke up you idiot."
Just before Yugi hit the ground, Jonouchi quickly caught him and took him into his arms. "Oh Yugi I thought you were gone for sure! I'm so glad your okay!"
"Uh Jono!" Gasped Yugi.
"What Yugi?" Grinned Jonouchi joyously.
"I can't breath." He panted as he about passed out again.
Jonouchi quickly released Yugi from his tight bear hug and blushed. "Oh sorry."
"Well all of this has been a complete waste of my time. Now let's get out of here." Spat Bakura as he punched the nearby wall. "How could I have believed him? Just wait until I get my hands on that dirty-"
Bakura was instantly cut off as he noticed all the suspicious looks he was getting. "What are you babblin about. Wait now that I think about it the only reason why I stole the map from you is because you told me there was some great treasure down here, but all I see is a bunch of crusty rocks and your ugly mug."
Jonouchi was met with another hard punch to the face. "Can't you see I'm well aware of that!?! Besides what do you have to complain about? It's not like you lost anything here. I however lost several of my men! It's not like I really care about any of them, but good thieves are still hard to come by these days!"
"You're so cold Bakura." Glared Jonouchi as he rubbed his face.
"Well how are we going to get out of here?" Questioned Yugi as he decided to ignore the two bickering teens' antics.
"Well strange as this sounds, the moment you fell down the back part of the cave fell through also. I guess it would seem this idiot's bomb did open a way out of here." Muttered Bakura as he glared angrily at Jonouchi. "And almost killed us all in the process. Your so damn reckless."
"Yeah, but I wasn't gonna leave without at least finding your body, so we climbed down here to find you and by the power of Ra you were still alive!" Jeered Jonouchi as he gave Yugi another huge hug.
"I only came here to see if there was any treasure." Grumbled Bakura under his breath.
"Then it was all just a dream?" Murmured Yugi more to himself than to anyone else.
"Hm? What's with the jewelry Yug?" Blinked Jonouchi as he pointed at Yugi's chest.
'What!?!' Shouted Yugi in his mind. 'This? The Puzzle! Then does that mean?'
"Come to think of it the twerp did add on a few pounds." Glared Bakura as he stared at Yugi suspiciously.
"Oh this? I-I," Stuttered Yugi frantically as he tried to think of anything to say. There was no way any of them would believe him. Hell, he could hardly believe this all himself. And what if he did just imagine the whole thing? Then both of them would think he was crazy.
"Well it's not made out of real gold. Just some kind of cheap counterfeit metal, so you can keep it." Frowned Bakura. "Normally I would take anything as a souvenir, but I don't want to remember this failure. So now that you two ladies are done squawkin let's go!"
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"This is utterly ridiculous! What do you take me for!?!" Thundered an angry voice.
"Calm down master. There is no reason for you to get so excited." Pleaded the nervous servant.
"I do have better things to do with my time." He continued to Protest. "In case you didn't know there is a war going on here!"
"Calm down Seto. The sun and the moon won't fall from the sky just because you stopped working for a little time. I swear you get too consumed by your duties. Besides it's just a small civil war between two conflicting estates. I'm sure it is nothing that you should concern yourself too much with. Those old rich snoots have to spend all there excess money some way. If you ask me, I think their just doing it out of boredom."
"Lord Pharaoh!" Cried all the servants as they immediately stopped what they were doing and fell with their faces to the ground.
"Excuse me if I don't worry that words so irresponsible as yours are coming from the mouth of you my dear Pharaoh." Smirked Seto as he rolled his eyes, did a slightly stiff bow, and then returned to his fuming.
The pharaoh simply sighed as she shook her head and sat in the chair next to him. "I guess that's just the difference between you and me Seto."
Seto eyed the pharaoh to the best of his abilities, but did not dare to make any sudden movements. "Make yourself comfortable Isis. However, you'll have to forgive me if I don't entertain you a little better. As you can see…"
"Say no more Seto." Smiled Isis as she brought her hand up. "I just came here to have a few words with you. Not to watch you jump through hoops for me."
"Well on some occasions you basically have." Retorted Seto dryly.
"My Seto are you complaining? How unlike you." Winked Isis as she leaned in closer towards him.
"Ha-ha." Muttered Seto sardonically.
"So I see your getting fitted for tomorrow's affair." Seto merely groaned in response as Isis glanced at all the pins and needles sticking out of him. "How…last minute of you. Then again I suppose this year is a very busy and exciting one for you dear cousin."
" Forgive me for not thinking that some things are more important." Grumbled Seto under his breath. "Like running this country for instance."
"You're so silly Seto." Laughed Isis lightly. "That's my job, so leave it to me…you should just take some time to enjoy life as it is."
"I swear you're much too optimistic and philosophical for your own good Isis." Sighed Seto somewhat tiredly. "Now I'm pretty sure you didn't come all this way just for the small talk, because as you have mentioned to me several times before, I'm not the most pleasant person to hold a conversation with, so what is it that you really want?"
"I'm hurt Seto." Frowned Isis as she brought her hand to her chest suggestively "Although you are my royal vizier aren't we still family? Can't we just hold a conversation every once in awhile that doesn't concern the entire nation of Egypt?"
"Forgive me cousin…"
"So I hear that tomorrow night you will be meeting your fiancé for the first time in ten years. Aren't you excited at all in the slightest?" Questioned Isis with a hint of enthusiasm.
"Not really." Groaned Seto. "If you ask me this is just some stupid ruse concocted by my power hungry uncle. Ra curse his soul!" Seto nearly spat at the mere thought of his uncle Gozaburo. "This entire betrothal was just another venture of his in order to gain our family more status and to also watch his own neck. I guess he felt threatened that another family might gain as much influence as us so he made me have to marry their stupid daughter. I guess that's just how the saying goes. 'Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.' Although I don't feel threatened at all in the slightest, the only reason why I'm going along with this is for pride's sake. The House of Kaiba will never be said to go back on it's word. So this deal is binding in my mind. However if you ask me, I don't have time or the need to take a wife! Besides all women are nothing but trouble."
"Is that so?" Questioned Isis sharply.
Seto merely rolled his eyes at Isis' change of tone. "Yes that does include you Lord Pharaoh."
"I've always admired your courage." Smirked Isis as her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Yeah, that's just because you're too soft." Chortled Seto contemptuously. "If I were Pharaoh I would have put me to death a long time ago."
"No, if you were Pharaoh all the people would have already rebelled against you. Your much too prude Seto dear." Replied Isis as a small smile began to play upon her lips.
"I suppose you have a point. "Muttered Seto as a sudden image flashed through his mind. "But I don't think I would ever want to have to take your job anyways. I don't enjoy the formalities."
"And thus the secret to you're remarkable negotiating skills sir vizier still eludes me to this day." Chuckled Isis as she leaned back in her seat.
"That's because I always get what I want!" Smirked Seto impishly.
Suddenly Isis broke into a quiet fit of laughter. "Now I remember why I enjoy talking to you, despite you're unpleasantries. However, I do have another appointment that I must be attending to now. I suppose I will see you tomorrow night at your birthday party." Seto merely smirked in response as he watched several servants run in front of Isis and open the door for her exit. "Oh and by the way, that new robe looks really good on you. Farwell dear cousin."
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Seto let out a disgusted sigh as he eyed everyone dangerously. "Well? I'm waiting?" Only silence filled the room as everybody at the table cowered under Seto's glare. No one dare speak a word for fear of upsetting their superior further. Sure he was asking them all a question, but they all had been working for him long enough to know that the first one to speak was usually the first one to die. Now the thing that worried them the most was after they were quiet long enough he would just ask one of them the same question directly and then that poor victim would be forced to answer him, thus signing his death waver.
"Very well, then I'll ask you again. Who's bright idea was it to deploy the tenth western squadron in Syria without my consent?!?" Finally one bold or better put stupid man spoke up.
"General Kaiba sir…" Half whispered the man as he lowered his gaze in submission. "Umm we thought that was what you wanted us to."
"Did you?" Snapped Kaiba viciously. "As I recall the only thing I said is I have the right mind to deploy the tenth squadron out on those officious nomads, but never did I say I would. This is what all you fools get for trying to second-guess me! Now I have a civil war on my hands."
"Forgive us Master Kaiba." Mumbled the man. "We promise we will do whatever is in our power to rectify this situation. There is no need for you to concern yourself with this small dispute any further."
"I don't think so. I think you all have done quite enough. I will handle this problem myself, now why don't you all get out of my sight this instance and find something else to go and screw up!" Not having to be told twice everyone at the table darted out the room before Kaiba decided to make their departure permanent. Little did they know they would have all already been fired, if not for Isis warning Seto not to lay off anymore of his officers until after his birthday. She had this strange little notion that if he did he would somehow find it as an excuse to cut out on his party due to him having to do the job of both his laid off officers and his own duties. He couldn't say he hadn't done that before in the past but Ra dammit! Why did she have to be so meddlesome? He was doing his job wasn't he?
"Bravo Setochan, you managed to send those old cooks pissin off in their pants again. And it's not even noon yet. My you do work fast." Sang a smug voice from the doorway. Seto merely rolled his eyes, as he recognized who his unwelcome guest was.
"You really need to learn how to lighten up. Geez you're strung tighter than a harp Setochan."
"It's Kaiba to you. Where's your respect!" Growled Seto as he eyed the man fiercely.
The man completely ignored Seto's glare as he merely grinned wider. "But don't worry Seto. I know what can fix your temper."
"Why are you here?" Questioned Seto harshly. "I thought Isis sent you on an envoy in some country in South Asia. Some country FARaway."
"Oh Seto don't be silly" Frowned the giddy man. "I heard your 18th birthday was finally coming up, so I marched myself here immediately to help you celebrate. Why I even got you a very special early birthday present."
"If you really want to give me a present you'll go back to Asia." Muttered Seto under his breath.
"What was that? Oh it doesn't matter, I'm just so thrilled to see you again Setochan." Seto was suddenly taken off guard as the overly excited man jumped into his arms and gave him a huge hug.
That had about done it. Seto quickly brought his hands down to meet his saber just before he was abruptly interrupted. "Oh, Nuriko there you are."
"Pharaoh! I've been looking everywhere for you! You were the first person I wanted to greet, but Setochan here beat you to the punch." A small sweat drop formed on Isis' brow as she looked over at Seto who was now poised to strike Nuriko down.
"Umm, perhaps we should conduct this conversation out at the courtyard there is something I was meaning to show you. Besides…" Smiled Isis as she eyed Seto strangely. "Seto has to get ready for his party tonight."
"Oh, Okay…well see you tonight then Setochan!" Seto was sure he felt his eye twitch as he watched the two exit the room.
Finally Seto decided to make his way to his room. As much as he hated to admit it Isis was right. It was only a few more hours before his birthday party and seeing as how he was the guest of honor, he was forced to attend.
"Why Isis keeps that fool around is a mystery me. I guess she still feels as though she's to blame for what happened to his family." Suddenly a small smile formed on Seto's face. "Then again I guess that is also why she always gives him the out of country missions."
When Seto finally reached his chamber, he was surprised to find that his room was already unlocked. He carefully examined the lock and noticed that it had been picked. Finally he eyed the deserted hall cautiously, debating on whether he should call on his guards.
However, remembering their incompetence earlier that day he decided against it as he brought his hand to his saber and carefully entered his room. When he finally made his way in Seto let out an aggravated sigh as his eyes fell upon Nuriko's "birthday present."
"What the Hell?" he muttered as he stared at the struggling form tied to his bed. The small girl's eyes lit up with fright as Seto drew his saber and glided over to where she was laying. Seto rolled his eyes for the fourth time that day as the girl suddenly started to scream louder through her gag upon seeing his weapon. "Shutup, I'm not going to kill you! "
The girl immediately obeyed him as Seto cut the ropes that tied her down in one fail swoop. She then stared at her once bound hands blankly and looked back up at Seto. Then with out warning she quickly jumped Seto as she pulled out a tiny dagger from her blouse and brought it to his throat. "You may not, but I will!"
To be continued…
Yami: I must say I really liked this chapter.
Seto: Well of course you do. You got to be an arrogant, cocky, self-righteous, asshole.
Yami: You have no right to talk. You were too.
Seto: Yeah I know, but I'm always like that. So I have a right to be.
Yami: Don't be mad because Momo left you at the edge of her cliffhanger.
Jonouchi: You mean the edge of her dagger. Whoa Seto, you got punked by a girl. Alright Momo! Way to end a chapter.
Seto: Shut up! Wait until you see what I do next chapter. ::Grumbles and walks off, while Jonouchi and Yami exchange grins::
Right…::Sweats:: Anyways, I hope you guys really liked this chapter, about as much as I liked writing it. Making Yami so mysterious, and mischievous was fun, and well I always enjoy writing Seto's hard ass. I find his attitude issues so amusing!
So I bet some of guys might have figured out by now why I named this fic, I Dream a Yami…hmm or have you. It should be pretty obvious right now. Okay here's the deal if any of you can figure it out by the next chappie I'll…::Looks in her empty pockets:: give you a pat on the back…That's still free right? Just kidding…I dunno, maybe I'll dedicate the next chapter to you and rant on about how you're the smartest most clever reviewer around. How's that? I know, I know, I'm Miss El Cheapo, but hey if my brother could figure out, I'm pretty sure one of you can too.
Until then please read and review and give me all your lovely insight! Ja ne!
