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The Millennium Ritual
Chapter 9: Memories of Lost Hope
"So wait, let me get this straight. When we were surrounded by the Millennium Hunters, she used Shadow Magic to get us out of there and into the airplane? Is that even possible?" Tea asked Yami, after he finished explaining what Aura told him of the escape.
"Yes, it is possible, if someone knows of such power." Yami said, sitting on a chair, looking out the window.
"Ok, so this has something to do with the Millennium Items. I got that part. But why are we going to Egypt? Wouldn't you think the culprit would be in Domino City?" Tristan said thoughtfully, thinking about the conversation before.
"Ah, but remember what Aura said before. The kidnappings are for the sacrifices in the Millennium Ritual. So that obviously means that the ritual has to take place in Egypt. Right Yugi?" Asked Bakura, looking at his direction. "Yugi?"
Yami didn't respond. He was thinking of the destination they were now headed to.
'Egypt.' Yami thought, staring into vast land below. 'Egypt. Back where all of this mess started, where I was forced to hide in the Millennium Puzzle. Back where I was Pharaoh of Egypt. Back when someone still loved me.' Yami had that feeling people had when they started to cry. He shook the feeling off. 'The Pharaoh of Egypt doesn't cry.' But then he heard a little voice, saying, 'But you are human. And humans cry.' ____________________________________________________________________
Yami Bakura's Point of View
My my, have the tables have turned Pharaoh. 5000 years ago, you were the strong, fearless one, the one who had everything a man can want. The one with the power and title handed to you. And I was the feeble tomb robber, having to work my way to my greatness. Now? Well, this time you are the one enduring the pain of the terrible memories of long ago, guilty of all the things you have done to the people of Egypt, and I am enjoying every single second of your misery. When the time is right, I will strike and steal your Millennium Puzzle, releasing all of the Shadow Monsters you imprisoned long ago.
Do you understand now Pharaoh? Titles and power cannot be just handed to you. No, you have to earn it. But it's too late for that now. Too late to change anything. Too late to undo your sins. And who to pay for the price but the one and only important person in your life? Ah, I remember that luscious moment, seeing you, lying on the dirt, grieving for your lost loved one.
But I also remember the people of Egypt, glad that the Pharaoh had finally experienced the pain they had, but also sad that they lost the only person who understood their pain.
The people of Egypt today think you are a savior, the one who saved them all from complete and total destruction. But they should have known.
No one is perfect. Not even the Pharaoh. ________________________________________________________________________
Seto Kaiba's Point of View
Now we are over the east part of the continent Africa, heading for the desert country Egypt.
I've never went to Egypt before, and I never wanted to either. Egypt was the kind of country that believed in legends, myths, and so-called magic. And I was the kind of person who never believed in fairy tales. I think that this whole thing is just a joke, or someone just wanting to take a whack at the Duel Monsters Champion. Who would want to do a ritual anyway? Everyone knows that magic is just entertainment for those who actually believes in that pile of crap.
Well, not Aura. But she's not important now. All that matters that I get Mokuba back and then life can go back on track, to me working 24/7 and Mokuba going to school. But do I really want that? And what would happen if I don't get Mokuba back? I'd never live with myself.
This is all Aura's fault. Ever since I had met her, this whole magic issue went into my life. I remember her telling Mokuba stories of heroes, enchantresses, imaginary animals, and treasure. Then he'd ask her if they were real. And she would say yes.
One day after Mokuba decided to take a nap, I asked her why she would lie to my little brother. I remember her exact response to my question.
Who said I was lying?
That was the day I knew that this girl was nuts. Aura believed that the fairy tales she told were real. I couldn't believe that she would say that. I mean it's crazy. But when I laughed at her answer, I looked into those green eyes of hers, and there I saw that she was serious. Dead serious.
So from that moment on, I stayed away from her, telling Mokuba to follow my example. But he didn't. Mokuba grew a liking for Aura and her stories. In fact, I think he needed it, considering I was never there to do that myself. As if Aura knew what I was doing, she stayed away from me also. But for some reason, whenever she started her stories, I remember I would sit by the door, looking through the key hole, listening to the myths. So maybe Mokuba wasn't the only one who needed it.
Maybe I needed it too. ____________________________________________________________
Aura's Point Of View
I am sitting by the pilot, John. We're about 4000 ft in the air, and I am deathly afraid of heights. But for some reason, I was eerily calm. This was quite a new emotion for me when it comes to fear. As a child, I've been afraid of many things, like death, starvation, and all the others. Why is that? Why am I suddenly so calm when I am 4000 ft in the air?
I've been pondering this question ever since I went in the plane. Was it because I knew lives were at stake? Probably not. Maybe it's because of Yami, Kaiba, and the others in the room next door. Maybe that is it.
I remember that fateful day a few days ago, on my first day of school, when I was standing in front of the room, acting strong and bold. But I know that I am not strong, not bold. In fact, I am quite the opposite. I am afraid. Deathly afraid. Then suddenly I saw Kaiba in the room, staring at me. At first, I was shocked that I would meet him again after all this time, but I should have known that fate wasn't through with Kaiba and me yet.
To see Yugi and his friends all happy gave me a warm feeling inside. But it wasn't enough to make me smile. I haven't smiled ever since the day my brother died. What is there to smile about? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Suddenly Joey asked me to duel, which was not the response I would have thought I would get. But maybe that's why I have taken such a liking to them. Because they were unexpected, and was never afraid of making themselves look like a complete fool. I felt a sense of love and friendship between them.
I wished I remembered how that felt. It hard to go on through life if you lost your will to live. The only reason I go on is to help her go on in life.
But she is getting weaker and weaker with each passing second. I'm afraid. Afraid that I would lose another loved one. I don't want to be alone again. I want to be with someone who makes me feel as if I did not need to prove myself, someone who would listen to my problems.
I wanted to be loved.
But I hardly doubt that I will ever get my wish. It's almost as impossible as Kaiba accepting his destiny.
I look to the window by my side, seeing the pyramids and the sphinx pass by the plane.
"Egypt," I said, staring at the sphinx. "We are here."
To be continued. . .
You know, I think I enjoy doing POV's more than doing no one's POV. It's more fun. Now if you don't mind, I would like you to review, so you can help me to decide if I should do POV, no ones' POV, or both of them in future chapters. Thanks.
Remember, Review!!!
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The Millennium Ritual
Chapter 9: Memories of Lost Hope
"So wait, let me get this straight. When we were surrounded by the Millennium Hunters, she used Shadow Magic to get us out of there and into the airplane? Is that even possible?" Tea asked Yami, after he finished explaining what Aura told him of the escape.
"Yes, it is possible, if someone knows of such power." Yami said, sitting on a chair, looking out the window.
"Ok, so this has something to do with the Millennium Items. I got that part. But why are we going to Egypt? Wouldn't you think the culprit would be in Domino City?" Tristan said thoughtfully, thinking about the conversation before.
"Ah, but remember what Aura said before. The kidnappings are for the sacrifices in the Millennium Ritual. So that obviously means that the ritual has to take place in Egypt. Right Yugi?" Asked Bakura, looking at his direction. "Yugi?"
Yami didn't respond. He was thinking of the destination they were now headed to.
'Egypt.' Yami thought, staring into vast land below. 'Egypt. Back where all of this mess started, where I was forced to hide in the Millennium Puzzle. Back where I was Pharaoh of Egypt. Back when someone still loved me.' Yami had that feeling people had when they started to cry. He shook the feeling off. 'The Pharaoh of Egypt doesn't cry.' But then he heard a little voice, saying, 'But you are human. And humans cry.' ____________________________________________________________________
Yami Bakura's Point of View
My my, have the tables have turned Pharaoh. 5000 years ago, you were the strong, fearless one, the one who had everything a man can want. The one with the power and title handed to you. And I was the feeble tomb robber, having to work my way to my greatness. Now? Well, this time you are the one enduring the pain of the terrible memories of long ago, guilty of all the things you have done to the people of Egypt, and I am enjoying every single second of your misery. When the time is right, I will strike and steal your Millennium Puzzle, releasing all of the Shadow Monsters you imprisoned long ago.
Do you understand now Pharaoh? Titles and power cannot be just handed to you. No, you have to earn it. But it's too late for that now. Too late to change anything. Too late to undo your sins. And who to pay for the price but the one and only important person in your life? Ah, I remember that luscious moment, seeing you, lying on the dirt, grieving for your lost loved one.
But I also remember the people of Egypt, glad that the Pharaoh had finally experienced the pain they had, but also sad that they lost the only person who understood their pain.
The people of Egypt today think you are a savior, the one who saved them all from complete and total destruction. But they should have known.
No one is perfect. Not even the Pharaoh. ________________________________________________________________________
Seto Kaiba's Point of View
Now we are over the east part of the continent Africa, heading for the desert country Egypt.
I've never went to Egypt before, and I never wanted to either. Egypt was the kind of country that believed in legends, myths, and so-called magic. And I was the kind of person who never believed in fairy tales. I think that this whole thing is just a joke, or someone just wanting to take a whack at the Duel Monsters Champion. Who would want to do a ritual anyway? Everyone knows that magic is just entertainment for those who actually believes in that pile of crap.
Well, not Aura. But she's not important now. All that matters that I get Mokuba back and then life can go back on track, to me working 24/7 and Mokuba going to school. But do I really want that? And what would happen if I don't get Mokuba back? I'd never live with myself.
This is all Aura's fault. Ever since I had met her, this whole magic issue went into my life. I remember her telling Mokuba stories of heroes, enchantresses, imaginary animals, and treasure. Then he'd ask her if they were real. And she would say yes.
One day after Mokuba decided to take a nap, I asked her why she would lie to my little brother. I remember her exact response to my question.
Who said I was lying?
That was the day I knew that this girl was nuts. Aura believed that the fairy tales she told were real. I couldn't believe that she would say that. I mean it's crazy. But when I laughed at her answer, I looked into those green eyes of hers, and there I saw that she was serious. Dead serious.
So from that moment on, I stayed away from her, telling Mokuba to follow my example. But he didn't. Mokuba grew a liking for Aura and her stories. In fact, I think he needed it, considering I was never there to do that myself. As if Aura knew what I was doing, she stayed away from me also. But for some reason, whenever she started her stories, I remember I would sit by the door, looking through the key hole, listening to the myths. So maybe Mokuba wasn't the only one who needed it.
Maybe I needed it too. ____________________________________________________________
Aura's Point Of View
I am sitting by the pilot, John. We're about 4000 ft in the air, and I am deathly afraid of heights. But for some reason, I was eerily calm. This was quite a new emotion for me when it comes to fear. As a child, I've been afraid of many things, like death, starvation, and all the others. Why is that? Why am I suddenly so calm when I am 4000 ft in the air?
I've been pondering this question ever since I went in the plane. Was it because I knew lives were at stake? Probably not. Maybe it's because of Yami, Kaiba, and the others in the room next door. Maybe that is it.
I remember that fateful day a few days ago, on my first day of school, when I was standing in front of the room, acting strong and bold. But I know that I am not strong, not bold. In fact, I am quite the opposite. I am afraid. Deathly afraid. Then suddenly I saw Kaiba in the room, staring at me. At first, I was shocked that I would meet him again after all this time, but I should have known that fate wasn't through with Kaiba and me yet.
To see Yugi and his friends all happy gave me a warm feeling inside. But it wasn't enough to make me smile. I haven't smiled ever since the day my brother died. What is there to smile about? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Suddenly Joey asked me to duel, which was not the response I would have thought I would get. But maybe that's why I have taken such a liking to them. Because they were unexpected, and was never afraid of making themselves look like a complete fool. I felt a sense of love and friendship between them.
I wished I remembered how that felt. It hard to go on through life if you lost your will to live. The only reason I go on is to help her go on in life.
But she is getting weaker and weaker with each passing second. I'm afraid. Afraid that I would lose another loved one. I don't want to be alone again. I want to be with someone who makes me feel as if I did not need to prove myself, someone who would listen to my problems.
I wanted to be loved.
But I hardly doubt that I will ever get my wish. It's almost as impossible as Kaiba accepting his destiny.
I look to the window by my side, seeing the pyramids and the sphinx pass by the plane.
"Egypt," I said, staring at the sphinx. "We are here."
To be continued. . .
You know, I think I enjoy doing POV's more than doing no one's POV. It's more fun. Now if you don't mind, I would like you to review, so you can help me to decide if I should do POV, no ones' POV, or both of them in future chapters. Thanks.
Remember, Review!!!