NOTE: Atem will be called YAMI. Ok? Minus all the caps of course ^^; I'm just not used to writing Atem or Atemu yet.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!
"This is talking"
'These are thoughts'
The fire spread quickly, consuming that of many houses. Mothers with their children fled as the monster from a charged in through the streets. After being captured by the Pharaohs slaves to use as a build up for their forces, it had awoken, confused, lost and angry. The chains that had bound it still hung limply around it's neck, but were scorching hot. The Firewing Pegesus reared back, wings, mane and tail blazing brightly amongs it dark aqua fur. It's hooves dug deep into the sands in the market as it charged blindly towards another stall, setting it ablaze with a light grase from it's wing.
A blue form arose from behind a burning building, water pouring over the flames as the Aqua Dragon roared loudly. The Firewing Pegesus looked up at the large dragon and snorted, spreading it's wings and taking flight towards the blue dragon. Water and fire collided, causing steam and smoke to rise. The smoke-covered sky reflect the light of the flames, making the scenery forboding and difficult to see through. Through the smoke on the streets, the Pharaoh's army began to fill the streets, searching through houses for trapped citizens.
The Pharaoh, Akunumkanon, arrived soon after, along with a twelve year old boy by his side. The boys hair was tri-coloured, golden bangs framing his face. His eyes were a deep purple, like the sky at sunset, but where filled with both worry, and determination.
Though young, prince Yami usually accompannied his father to help out those in need in situations similar to this one. He and his father separated, each followed by a monster. Yami had Koumori Dragon by his side, not to large but not to small either. The tame dragon spread it's wing to shield the future Pharaoh from the falling debree, unaffected by the flames.
"Is anyone here!" Yami called out, but there was no response. He wasn't expecting one. He'd only just arrived and already he was feeling slightly faint from the heat.. Koumori Dragon used it's tail to move some of the flaming stalls aside, leaving a clear path for it's master. They continued on.
Yami coughed heavily as he breathed in a largeamount of smoke, holding his arms up in front of him to help shield his sight from the bright flames. Around him, gaurds had entered nearly every house, and were begining to retreat from the flames.Yami, however, continued on, checking the last house in sight.
There was very little there, must have been the home of a poor family. Flames crawled up the lifet side of the wall as Yami looked around. To the left he spotted an unconscious form. He ran over, but was shocked to find an almost identical version to himself there.
The boy looked about his age, only shorter and not as sharp an appearence. Yami shook these thoughts from his mind as a craking sound was heard. The house was collapsing. Yami looked back and called his dragon. "Koumori Dragon!"
Withen a second of the comand, Koumori Dragon was by his side and shielding him from the flames as they exited the flaming building. Climbing onto the dragons back when they exited, Yami looked back just in time to see the building collapse. Petting the dragon lightly, he quietly commanded the dragon homeward, making sure the boy would not fall off.
That was Yami's father all right, always looking out for him and taking care of him. The two had grown close since the death of Yami's mother when he was eight years old. She had been attack by a wild Leogun, but in the process led the monstrous lion away from Yami and a group of people nearby. The Pharaoh always told Yami it was a heroic passing, and to always remember how special she was. Yami did. He thought of her whenever times where difficult. It gave him strength. But...
Ra he missed her...
"Guess tomorrow I'll go down to help dad check on those in the fire. Hopefully everyone's ok..." This was Yami's last sleepy thought before he fell into a deep sleep.
The boy jumped and spun around to face him. "Prince Yami!" He yelled in shock, bowing quickly. Yami blushed a little. He hated when people did that. "Um, it's ok, you don't need to do that. I was just wondering what's wrong."
Looking up, the boy looked around. "Well, I can't find my parents." Yami froze as the boy spoke. "The last thing I remember is the house being on fire. They had been their too, but I passed out." Suddenly, the boys eyes grew wide in realasation. "Did.... did they make it out?"
Yami bit his lower lip as he remember the building collapsing. No one could have made it out of there alive. He closed his eyes and lowered his head. "I'm sorry... the building collapsed..."
"Wh-what...?" The boys voice was shaky, and shocked. His eyes teared up and he collapsed to his knees, tears streaming down his face. "No... they can't be gone! They can't be!"
Yami couldn't believe how similar this boys reaction was to his once he found out his mother had died. He knealt down in front of the boy and put his hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry." He repeated. What else could he say?
The boy opened his eye, but kept his gaze to the floor. "What will I do without them? Where will I go?" He questioned, more to himself then anyone else.
"Well..." Yami said uneasily. "You could alway's stay here." He said, forcing a smile when the boy looked up at him. "My father wouldn't mind-"
"I'd just be a burden..."
Yami shook his head forcefully. "No you wouldn't. Please? I don't want anything else bad to happen to you."
The boy remained silent for a while, as if trying to absorb what had just been said. Well wouldn't you? The Prince was asking him to stay at the palace. Yami was caught off gaurd when he recieved a hug from the stranger, with repeated 'thank you's strung along. Yami smiled and hugged the boy back. "So what's your name anyway?"
Pulling away, the boy looked at him and smiled. "I'm Yugi."
To Be Continued
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