Note: This fanfic is based upon the duel monster card, Guardian Baou and
myself in the story as opposed to Yugi and other characters within it. This
is my first fanfic so take it easy.
Prologue
Long ago in the ancient land of Egypt, in the time of myth and legend lay a prophecy. This lore left a hope that there would be one to settle unrest in a time of war. There would be one pure soul who could wield the power of Light, Wind, Water, Fire, Earth and Darkness. There would be one that would be the Champion of the people and put to an end to all evil.... In all of Egypt... and the entire world...
"I beseech you, oh Great Pharaoh, please come to address your people," said Shalmar." As your high priest, I cannot help but acknowledge that gods of Egypt will be furious that you've turned your back upon your own people..."
"... Simply because I deny this myth and refuse to believe in it," The Pharaoh quipped sardonically, "then you must be a bigger fool than I thought you were. Your job, Shalmar is to appease the gods and keep Egypt and all of her inhabitants from being sacrificed to their rage, not to urge me to bring about an actual search for a man to champion the people and fulfill some childish story. So Shalmar, if you do not have anything that is worth hearing. Leave me at once!"
"Oh Great Pharaoh, this is the will of the gods. They desire a champion to protect not only the people, but to protect you as well, for you too, are a god and are their representative on earth. It would be in the best of interest, Great Pharaoh...."
"...It would be in the best of interest that you don't incur my wrath and face punishment of the most infernal design. I am a god and it is not my will. Do I not rule this Kingdom fairly? Are not the needs of my people met? Are not the slaves bringing the Empire of Egypt to its glorious height? Then there will be no need for a champion, as he will be one to try and take my throne. I bid thee good day and seek my face no more, lest you face a fate worse than death."
"My Pharaoh..."
"Go now Shalmar, before my wrath sets down upon thee." This was as the Pharaoh commanded. "Guard, escort him back to the temple of Amun-Ra" the Pharaoh commanded, "and be sure no one hears of this..."
...So that it was, Shalmar was sent back to the temple. Along the way, Shalmar had fainted into the hot desert sun. However, this was no coincidence. The gods had caused it in order to commune with Shalmar. The great Amun-Ra, Nut, goddess of the Wind, Geb, the god of the Earth, Thoth, the god of wisdom, Sekhmet, goddess of revenge and destruction and Osiris, king of the underworld appeared. They brought a word of encouragement. The message was simple, in your life, the champion should not appear, and he shall come in a time beyond your time. You should not see his face lest darkness covers the land and he should arise to protect those who will be in danger. The soul is a dark and mysterious but a pure and holy one. He will be the one to punish the leaders of evil causes and set those who would dare cause unrest in life. Shalmar, the high priest, we entrust this knowledge unto thee. Tell not your Pharaoh as he will take thy life. Be steadfast and of good courage, for soon the Pharaoh shall persecute those who believe in the prophecy. And I will punish him for it.
Then as Shalmar awoke to see that he was safe and sound, back in the walls of temple. His first instinct was to write all that he had seen. And so he did, but the times had changed. The Pharaoh had grown cruel and cold- hearted. He terrorized his people and searched the temples for Shalmar. He found within the room of Shalmar's, a diary. When the Pharaoh read the words, he cried out and ordered Shalmar to die an excruciating death. Upon date of execution, Shalmar prayed for Osiris to save him, but Osiris would not come. As knife inched closer to his belly, Shalmar asked of one request, to be buried in Hammunaptra, where he may under the eyes of Osiris be buried. As the knife ripped into his chest and blood spouting out of his chest and filling his mouth, he saw the face of the champion and knew when the time would come for him to come forth and defend the world against those like his Pharaoh. And as the Axe came down, and as he began to cross into the land of the dead, he saw the light of Amun-Ra and knew that the Pharaoh shall join him in the land of the dead and be punished for what he has done.
So as Shalmar journeyed through the caverns of the underworld, He tried look into the annals of time and saw that the world will be threatened again. However, when he reached the gates and met face to face with the god Anubis, he knew that he had much to fear, but not because of his fate, but the fate of the world. So as he was found to be pure of heart, Anubis knew what troubled him. "Go and see Osiris for a request. He may grant you what you seek."
As Shalmar coursed the annals of the underworld, he looked back and saw the Pharaoh was heavy hearted and his heart had been devoured by a demon. Shalmar turned away, knowing the Pharaoh would be soon punished and made to watch his pain. When Shalmar asked the Great King of the Underworld to know what will become Egypt and the world. "High Priest, watch and wait, for soon your land will be oppressed no longer." So Egypt went through many changes. It was in many wars and conquered and re-conquered by many. And when Egypt fought free, she still was imprisoned somehow, some way, but as they watch, the world once again will be in peril and life shall be threatened again.
Prologue
Long ago in the ancient land of Egypt, in the time of myth and legend lay a prophecy. This lore left a hope that there would be one to settle unrest in a time of war. There would be one pure soul who could wield the power of Light, Wind, Water, Fire, Earth and Darkness. There would be one that would be the Champion of the people and put to an end to all evil.... In all of Egypt... and the entire world...
"I beseech you, oh Great Pharaoh, please come to address your people," said Shalmar." As your high priest, I cannot help but acknowledge that gods of Egypt will be furious that you've turned your back upon your own people..."
"... Simply because I deny this myth and refuse to believe in it," The Pharaoh quipped sardonically, "then you must be a bigger fool than I thought you were. Your job, Shalmar is to appease the gods and keep Egypt and all of her inhabitants from being sacrificed to their rage, not to urge me to bring about an actual search for a man to champion the people and fulfill some childish story. So Shalmar, if you do not have anything that is worth hearing. Leave me at once!"
"Oh Great Pharaoh, this is the will of the gods. They desire a champion to protect not only the people, but to protect you as well, for you too, are a god and are their representative on earth. It would be in the best of interest, Great Pharaoh...."
"...It would be in the best of interest that you don't incur my wrath and face punishment of the most infernal design. I am a god and it is not my will. Do I not rule this Kingdom fairly? Are not the needs of my people met? Are not the slaves bringing the Empire of Egypt to its glorious height? Then there will be no need for a champion, as he will be one to try and take my throne. I bid thee good day and seek my face no more, lest you face a fate worse than death."
"My Pharaoh..."
"Go now Shalmar, before my wrath sets down upon thee." This was as the Pharaoh commanded. "Guard, escort him back to the temple of Amun-Ra" the Pharaoh commanded, "and be sure no one hears of this..."
...So that it was, Shalmar was sent back to the temple. Along the way, Shalmar had fainted into the hot desert sun. However, this was no coincidence. The gods had caused it in order to commune with Shalmar. The great Amun-Ra, Nut, goddess of the Wind, Geb, the god of the Earth, Thoth, the god of wisdom, Sekhmet, goddess of revenge and destruction and Osiris, king of the underworld appeared. They brought a word of encouragement. The message was simple, in your life, the champion should not appear, and he shall come in a time beyond your time. You should not see his face lest darkness covers the land and he should arise to protect those who will be in danger. The soul is a dark and mysterious but a pure and holy one. He will be the one to punish the leaders of evil causes and set those who would dare cause unrest in life. Shalmar, the high priest, we entrust this knowledge unto thee. Tell not your Pharaoh as he will take thy life. Be steadfast and of good courage, for soon the Pharaoh shall persecute those who believe in the prophecy. And I will punish him for it.
Then as Shalmar awoke to see that he was safe and sound, back in the walls of temple. His first instinct was to write all that he had seen. And so he did, but the times had changed. The Pharaoh had grown cruel and cold- hearted. He terrorized his people and searched the temples for Shalmar. He found within the room of Shalmar's, a diary. When the Pharaoh read the words, he cried out and ordered Shalmar to die an excruciating death. Upon date of execution, Shalmar prayed for Osiris to save him, but Osiris would not come. As knife inched closer to his belly, Shalmar asked of one request, to be buried in Hammunaptra, where he may under the eyes of Osiris be buried. As the knife ripped into his chest and blood spouting out of his chest and filling his mouth, he saw the face of the champion and knew when the time would come for him to come forth and defend the world against those like his Pharaoh. And as the Axe came down, and as he began to cross into the land of the dead, he saw the light of Amun-Ra and knew that the Pharaoh shall join him in the land of the dead and be punished for what he has done.
So as Shalmar journeyed through the caverns of the underworld, He tried look into the annals of time and saw that the world will be threatened again. However, when he reached the gates and met face to face with the god Anubis, he knew that he had much to fear, but not because of his fate, but the fate of the world. So as he was found to be pure of heart, Anubis knew what troubled him. "Go and see Osiris for a request. He may grant you what you seek."
As Shalmar coursed the annals of the underworld, he looked back and saw the Pharaoh was heavy hearted and his heart had been devoured by a demon. Shalmar turned away, knowing the Pharaoh would be soon punished and made to watch his pain. When Shalmar asked the Great King of the Underworld to know what will become Egypt and the world. "High Priest, watch and wait, for soon your land will be oppressed no longer." So Egypt went through many changes. It was in many wars and conquered and re-conquered by many. And when Egypt fought free, she still was imprisoned somehow, some way, but as they watch, the world once again will be in peril and life shall be threatened again.