Joy: Well, here's another chapter. Sorry it took so long, but I've been in a deep battle with the EVIL Writer's Block! NOOO! -.- So…yeah. Been a while. I hope this chapter comes out all right. I had some trouble with it.
Yugi-angel: Love your yami! Yami is one hot spirit (sighs dreamily)
kurama'sdarkangel: =D Yeah, I'm evil. =D Just wait till you read this chapter, you'll see what I mean.
Yugi's Journey
Yugi appeared with a flash of lightning. He blinked, then his eyes widened as he felt himself falling. He let out a long cry as he fell through the air. It was quite a fall, and he thoroughly expected a sudden pain-inducing stop, but to his amazement, he found his fall slow down to a crawl. He slowly closed his eyes as he landed softly on the ground.
"Pharaoh? Are you hurt?" came an unfamiliar voice.
"Huh?" Yugi opened his eyes in surprise, blinking up at the unknown person. The man was wearing expensive-looking green robes and a turban to match. He held a staff in his left hand. His tanned skin stood out in the light, and his features shown his confusion.
"My pharaoh, are you all right? What happened just now? You seemed to have been falling through the air."
"What did you just call me?" Yugi asked in disbelief. "Please excuse me, but, who are you?"
The stranger blinked. "Surely you know me, my lord. I am one of your mages!"
"I am sorry, but you must have me mistaken for someone else. I am not the pharaoh." Suddenly it clicked. He had been transported into another place…no. Another time! "I'm in Egypt! Ancient Egypt!" He looked down and gasped. "The Millennium Puzzle is gone! Where is it?"
"I do not know where the Item is. You did not have it when you appeared. But if you are not the pharaoh, how is it you know of the Items and how is it you look so much like the pharaoh?" Now that the man looked at the teenager closer, there was some differences between him and Pharaoh Yami. The similarities were shocking. The boy had the look of pure innocence and light.
"I…um…" How do I explain this? It's obvious that I have been taken to Ancient Egypt, and that explains why I don't have the Puzzle, but what do I do? I can't tell this person that I am the reincarnation of the pharaoh – the pharaoh is still alive in this time! How do I get back? First thing's first. Let's get our bearings here. "I need to talk to the pharaoh. Can you take me to him. It's very important. I have some very urgent things to discuss with him." Good job, Yugi. That was a good explanation. If I can get to Yami from this time, I can explain things to him. Maybe he can help me get back to my own time.
"Very well, though it is extremely hard to get an audience with him. He is a busy man," the mage explained. Yugi nodded, and the two started off. This gave Yugi a chance to take a look around. They were moving through a busy street, weaving though people. It was a marketplace of some sort, perhaps at the center of the city.
Yugi recalled Yami describing Egyptian marketplaces, at least what he had recalled about them, which was small, yet informative. The marketplace sold just about everything, from jewelry to clothing to food. It was a fascinating experience to be able to see all this, but Yugi couldn't help but feel a little out of place. But then again, he was from the future, after all.
"By the way, I never asked for your name. You must think I'm pretty rude." Yugi looked down at his feet as he spoke. He was rather angry with himself for not asking the man's name. After all, this person had saved his life.
"Not at all, my friend, for I have yet to request your name. I am Haseen."
"Hello, Haseen. I'm Yugi." The two shook hands and continued to the palace. "I want to thank you for saving my life."
"Not a problem, Yugi. I am curious as to the means of your arrival, though."
"I'm afraid I can't go into any of the details until I've talked to the pharaoh." He remembered to address Yami by his title, knowing that not doing so would be a bad thing.
After about a half an hour, the two young men stood at the palace gates. Yugi looked in awe at the golden doors of the palace. The mage beside him spoke with two guards, then turned to Yugi. "We have cleared you for entry, young one. Please come this way." Yugi nodded and followed Haseen.
After passing through several long halls, they came upon another set of large, beautifully decorated doors. "Please wait here, Yugi. I will tell the pharaoh of your need to speak with him." Yugi nodded and Haseen quietly entered the room.
Inside, on his golden throne, was Pharaoh Yami. He was currently speaking with several richly dressed men – the pharaoh's royal council, who aided him in matters of state. Haseen took a deep breath, wondering momentarily how the pharaoh would take all this.
"My lord, may I have a moment?" Haseen asked. The council turned and gave him confused looks. Pharaoh Yami looked up at the mage.
"Ah, Haseen. What do you need to discuss?"
"There is a young man outside who humbly requests your attention. I think that you will be quite fascinated in what he has to say, my pharaoh."
"Truly? Well, then, send him in. Though I certainly hope it is good news, Haseen. Ra knows I need a change of mood after today's meetings." He motioned with his hand, signaling that he wanted the council to leave. They bowed and left obediently, though they wanted to know what was so important about one boy.
Haseen bowed deeply, then went to the door, where Yugi was still waiting patiently. Outside, Yugi was silently praying that Yami would listen and believe what he had to say. He wasn't even sure how he was going to explain all this to him. "Yugi, the pharaoh will hear your words." Yugi took a deep breath, much like Haseen had before, then entered the room, Haseen beside him "My lord pharaoh, this is Yugi."
Yami's eyes widened considerably. By Ra…he looks almost exactly like me! He was completely dumbfounded, as well as speechless. The resemblance was uncanny. It was like he was looking in a mirror. Who is this boy and where does he come from? I have never seen him before, yet he looks like a younger brother.
Yugi bowed deeply to Yami. "Pharaoh Yami, I'm glad that you agreed to see me. What I have to say is very important." By this time, Haseen had also left the room, leaving the two of them alone.
"Then speak and explain, Yugi. I am eager to hear what you have to say."
So Yugi began his story…or rather, their story. He found with little surprise that he could speak so freely to Yami. Their connection in his time was strong even now. He knew that in order to get back to his own time, he would have to tell Yami everything. He also believed that he should tell Yami the whole truth, even though Yugi was from the future and some would argue that saying too much would endanger the future, but Yugi just felt that it was right that Yami know. So he told him everything that he could.
When he finished, he waited Yami's reaction. For a long while, Yami simply sat on his throne silently. He did not speak a single word, but Yugi could tell that the pharaoh was in deep thought. He knew that Yami was taking all this in quietly, pondering over his explanation with a firm seriousness, so he let Yami do so as he stood there, waiting patiently and quietly. Finally Yami spoke.
"Yugi. I believe your story, for it seems that you are sincere. Besides, it seems to bizarre to be falsified." Yugi smiled softly at the pharaoh and nodded. "Now the only thing that remains is what to do next."
"I need to return to my own time, but how do I do that? I do not even know all the details as to how I got here," Yugi explained. Yami nodded.
"That is true, but I feel that you are here for a reason, Yugi. It is said that the pillar you described is hidden in an underground catacomb and that it contains a great prophecy. It speaks of a powerful evil force that covets the world. It is also written that a mighty group of warriors will come forth to defeat it once and for all."
"A group of warriors? A great evil? What does it mean?" Yugi asked. He was the only one here, as far as he knew. Not even Yami from his own time was here with him. And how was he going to stop this evil force?
"I do not know the details, but I have a strong feeling that you are one of the warriors spoken of in the prophecy. You must feel it, too, Yugi. It was not mere coincidence that brought you here."
Despite his concerns, Yugi felt that maybe he could help somehow. After all, he couldn't leave Yami to face this evil all alone. They were in this together, after all, and no matter what, Yugi was determined to help Yami in any way possible, and in any time period. He nodded, flashing Yami with a look of confidence. Yami gave Yugi a smile of his own.
"It is settled then. Yugi, you are my honored guest in this palace. I will arrange for you to have chambers and first thing in the morning, we will go to see the one person whom I think can give us the answers we seek. For now, it is late and you must be tired from such a long journey." He clapped his hands, bringing a female servant into the room. "Neseia, I wish for Yugi to be taken to private chambers befitting nobility. Yugi, I will see you come morning."
Yugi bowed again, as did the servant, and he followed her out of the room silently. He followed Neseia to another elegantly decorated room, and he almost passed out when he walked inside. This room is huge! It's so magnificent. The spacious room had a humongous canopy bed with gold silk drapes. A pair of doors to the left of the bed led to large balcony. Another set of doors led to a bathroom.
"The room is to your liking, sir?" Neseia asked meekly. Yugi turned to her, smiling brightly.
"It is the most magnificent room I've ever seen!"
Neseia smiled. "I am pleased you like it. If you wish to bath, you can do so in the bathroom, of course. Everything is ready for you. I will come back tomorrow to wake you. If you need anything in the meantime, simply ask. Good night, sir."
"Oh, you don't need to be so formal. I'm too young for a 'sir'. You can call me Yugi." Yugi flashed a trademark smile. It was hard not to smile back.
"All right…Yugi. I shall see you in the morning." She bowed slightly and left the room.
After an hour long bath, Yugi slipped into the huge bed, feeling very tired from the day's events. He was soon fast asleep.
…The Next Morning…
A soft knock on the door roused Yugi from his slumber. It was Neseia, coming to wake him. "Pharaoh Yami has already arranged for you to travel with him after breakfast."
Yugi nodded and followed the woman to the dining hall. "Out of curiosity, where is Yami taking me? Who are we going to see?"
"I do not know, Yugi, but I think it is someone connected with your arrival here. Here we are." She opened the dining hall doors and Yugi stepped inside. Yami was already seated.
"Ah, Yugi. Please join me. After breakfast, we are going to go and get our answers. Perhaps you will return home sooner than expected, ne?"
Yugi smiled a little. "Yeah. Maybe." He sat down and the two enjoyed a filling breakfast. After they were finished, Yami led the hikari out of the main castle interior and into the courtyard, where two horses were waiting. "Here, Yugi. We need to travel in disguise as we pass through the city. It is a safety precaution only," Yami said, handing him a hooded cloak.
"Okay." Yugi put on the cloak and pulled the hood over his head. Yami did the same. Only one more problem remained in Yugi's mind. "Uh, Pharaoh Yami? I've never ridden a horse before."
Yami looked at him in surprise for a second, then his expression softened. "Worry not, Yugi. I will help you."
Well, he certainly acts like the Yami I know, Yugi thought with a smile.
It took a while for Yugi to get on the horse comfortably. It wasn't easy, but soon he felt at ease enough to ride without falling off on his behind. But it took several tries…and a sore back. "I can't believe I finally got the hang of this, Pharaoh Yami. I mean, my back hurts, but I guess I can deal with it because I finally get to ride a horse."
Yami chuckled at the teen's enthusiasm. He seems more and more like an old friend, someone I have known for a very long time. And from what he has told me, we know each other in another time. It is so unbelievable, but I sense that it is true. And now this boy must face this evil, and I do not know if I will be of any help. He seems so unsure of himself, and I understand why. Here he is, in a totally different time, completely lost as to what to do or say. And what of these other warriors that the prophecy speaks of? So far, he is the only warrior present. Perhaps the answer will come from talking to her.
Yugi was also deep in thought. Well, now that I'm here and heard about that prophecy, what do I do? How can I face this evil alone? But then again, Yami said that there were others talked about on that pillar. I wonder who they are and when I will see them…No matter what happens, I have to be ready. I just with I knew how to fight this evil. I wish I had more information about what this evil is and how to defeat it. I miss the Yami from my time. He would know what's going on. I mean, I hardly know anything about Ancient Egypt other than what Yami and my teachers have told me, which really isn't much.
The two traveled in silent thought until they came to the outskirts of the city. There, Yugi spotted a ragged hut. There was a thin line of smoke coming out of the smoke stack. "Good. She is here. Come, Yugi. Now we will get our answers." Yugi followed Yami into the hut. "Seer! Show yourself! We have questions for you!" Yami commanded, shedding his disguise.
"Ah, the mighty Pharaoh Yami. I am honored by your visit. How may I be of service to you?" a woman's voice sounded from somewhere in the shadows of the room.
I've heard that voice before…Yugi mused, trying to place a face with the voice. He still could not see the woman at all, for she had not shown herself.
"I am here for answers, seer. The prophecy you spoke of seems to be coming to pass."
"That surprises you, my lord?" Yami's eyes narrowed slightly. He had never met the seer before, but he was already annoyed by her tone.
"I only want you to answer my questions, woman. Now, I want to know what this evil is that you spoke of. When will it show itself?"
"It will made itself known very soon, my lord. You have brought a friend, I see," the woman said, finally acknowledging the teen's presence. Yugi removed his hood.
"I'm Yugi."
"I know. You are Yugi Moto from Domino City in Japan. From a future time." Yugi gasped. How did she know who I am and where I'm from? I know she's a seer and all, but how did she know? I have a feeling that this isn't what it seems to be. He was automatically wary of this person.
"Who are you? You sound so familiar to me. You know my name but I don't even know who you are."
"You don't recognize me, little Yugi? Allow me to jog that memory of yours." The woman chuckled a little before stepping into the light. She removed her hood as she did so. Yugi let out a gasp as the woman's identity was revealed. His eyes grew wide as the past leaped up to confront him.
"YOU!!"
Joy: I think I'll stop there. Muahaha EVIL CLIFFHANGER! Oh, yeah. I'm bad. Anyways, who is it, readers? Any ideas? Well, you won't find out for a while, cuz some other stuff is going to happen before we get back to Yugi. This is the longest chapter yet. I'm really cranking with this one. =D Anyway, I'm still fighting the EVIL Writer's Block and barely got this one out at all, so bare with me. I'm hoping to get another chapter out real fast, before it takes me over completely Wish me luck!
The next chapter is Seto's Journey. I was going to do Joy's first, but changed my mind. I'm going on with Seto's. A who chappie on Seto and what he's doing at the time Yugi is doing all of this. Till then, ja ne and don't forget to REVIEW!