Chapter 2: A New Emotion
The fire had long gone out when Yugi awakened. His large purple eyes flickered and reflected the tiny dying embers. Joey's snoring again he thought to himself. Maybe I can get back to sleep before dawn.
He rolled over in the sand, but the tiny rocks gave no comfort. Yet, Yugi didn't complain. He was never the type to complain in the first place. Instead he lay on the hard earth and focused his soft eyes on the sky. There was to be no more sleep for him tonight. The night sky seemed so inviting. There was no doubt in Yugi's mind that he had changed. There once was a time when he was afraid of the dark. He chuckled. But now the darkness was a part of him. Yugi touched his Millennium Puzzle. "Yami," he whispered. Yami was his protector, his best friend and his partner. To lose him...
Yugi snarled. Yugi couldn't understand why he was thinking of this. All night his thoughts had been everywhere. He had dreams about losing Yami, Joey and Tea. Yugi's little heart was breaking. With a growl, Yugi stood upright dizzily and began taking his first steps to an unknown destination. I need to take a walk somewhere he thought. Surprisingly there wasn't much of a choice. The forest was thick with bush and branch and there seemed to be only one path to take. Odd Yugi thought. I didn't see that one before.
Little Yugi frowned. There was this...feeling resonating through him
"I wonder who Tea likes," he thought.
He held the puzzle in his small hands and walked. It always seemed to be the answer to his troubles. Yugi walked silently past Tea's tent. He knew his walking wouldn't disturb Joey, but if his rustling woke Tea up, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. Step after step, Yugi avoided the small rocks and cracks. Tea's tent was now behind him. The small purplish cloth blew in the wind, and with every flap he could see a small part of Tea's figure. She's okay he said. The war in Yugi's mind subsided for a moment. When Yugi looked at her, his mind was able to focus, as if it were his nature to make sure she was at peace. Yugi smiled. Joey will take care of her for now Yugi thought.
The little teenager was alone in unknown terrain before he knew it. He had be walking for roughly 20 minutes before he realized that he was lost. The rough terrain was not ideal for Yugi's small frame. The rocks became boulders, the trees became infested with thorns, and the ground softened into mud.
If memory serves, then afterI climb this boulder I should be back at the camp site Yugi thought.
His sneakers squealed against the side of the rock he was climbing. His small fingers clawed at the surface as he summoned his strength to do one final push up. It was quite the comical scene. Yugi wasn't built for this. With one big sweat drop leaving his fore head, Yugi was finally ready to see what was pulling him all this way. He opened his eyes. "WHAT!" Yugi yelled. There was nothing. What Yugi figured for the camp site turned out to be a...desert?
The sand blew across Yugi's small feet and whipped into his hair.
"Yugi?" a deep voice commanded.
It was Yami. Yami sensed Yugi's physical struggle. "Yugi, is everything okay? I sense that something is wrong."
"Yami," Yugi spoke, "Do you recognize where we are?"
"I cannot see without your body, Yugi. But I do sense that we are in danger. Where are we?"
"I don't really know, but I couldn't sleep."
"You left Tea alone in the middle of the night, in this dangerous place?" Yami asked.
"No, she's got Joey there for her. And I didn't just up and leave for no reason. Something's been pulling me in this direction all night. Can't you feel it?" Yugi asked.
Yugi could never lie to Yami. They shared the same body and could enter the other's mind with the turn of a door knob. Yami couldn't help but feel the same way about Joey and Tea that Yugi did. Yami and Yugi's minds were merging and everything Yugi felt, Yami could sense. Yami could not remember much about his life before Yugi, but he was sure he'd never felt the friendship Yugi and his friends offered him. Yugi was adamant about protecting his friends, and that feeling was now a part of Yami. He would do anything to protect them.
"I do feel it," Yami stated in his clear and dangerous voice. "However, I do not know if we should pursue it. This feeling is resonating deep within me. It could be very dangerous and I do not want to see you hurt. Go back now."
"I can't Yami. There is something very powerful here and I feel it calling out to me, like for help," Yugi said. "I know it's dangerous, but I believe in my heart." He clutched his chest, "And my heart is telling me that that this could have something to do with our destiny."
Yami trusted Yugi's heart. It had gotten them out of some tough spots before at Duelist Kingdom and Battle City. But still, to see Yugi hurt would cause him great despair.
"Okay Yugi. We have to find out what this imbalance is, but I request something of you, friend," Yami stated.
"Hmm?" Yugi smiled.
"Allow me to take over from here. This is still very dangerous and I think it would be best if I guided."
"Of course," Yugi replied with a nod.
The best part about having the Millennium Puzzle was that Yugi never had to be alone. Perhaps that's what gave him the strength to go out on such a dark night. Yugi prepared himself. "Time for you to take over, Yami," Yugi commanded. The Puzzle began to move around his neck. It created a great force which sucked Yugi down into the gold artifact. Yugi's spirit, that is. Yugi's body was without a soul for a fraction of a second before Yami's entered. Yami's soul was much larger than Yugi's. So much so, that when Yami inhabited Yugi's body, his appearance was slightly altered. He was taller, his figure a bit leaner and toned, and his voice changed. The most significant difference though, were his eyes. For even though he was a spirit, when Yami took over, his eyes remained as though they were thousands of years ago. He had dark pronounced lashes that pointed into the corner of each eye and a firm deep brow. His eyes possessed much power...as if they could haul the weight of the world. And they retained Yugi's purple iris.
At the end of the transformation, a stranger would not have noticed much difference. For though Yugi was now Yami, their appearance was similar. It took Tea, Joey, and Tristan forever to notice, and those are Yugi's best friends. Tea was the first to see it at Duelist Kingdom. She noticed how confident Yugi became during battles and his tone when commanding his opponents. She realized that this was not like the little Yugi she knew, and inquired if he knew what she was talking about. Yugi said he just didn't feel like himself, but soon Yami made himself known to all and Tea found herself more and more intrigued. Joey and Tristan figured it out a bit later.
Yami took his first steps. Yami had been stepping in and out of Yugi's body for about two years now and there was no way he would put him into great danger. Yami took cautious steps and the feeling got deeper and deeper...the feeling of what though? It could not be described. It is like for the first time experiencing an emotion never felt before. How do you categorize it if you don't know what it is? Whatever it was the feeling was growing deeper the closer Yami got. Yami passed the terrain with a bit more ease than little Yugi. Yami walked with distinctive confidence. His shoulders were square and balanced directly over his thrust hips which pulled his entire body forward. "He was once a king," Yugi once thought to himself "and he doesn't remember a thing. But subconsciously he still walks and talks the same. Weird."
Yami was at the entrance...or what seemed like an entrance. The wind blew calmly against his tri-colored hair. His blonde bangs were swept in many directions. Should I knock first? he thought. Yami decided not to and walked slowly in what seemed to be a cave.
The cave was dank and hot. Yugi could sense the danger from within the Millennium Puzzle, and Yami sensed his fear.
"There's nothing to be afraid of Yugi. It's just a cave, you know?" Yami said.
"I know," Yugi spoke "but I'm still afraid."
Yami chuckled. "You know the dark is nothing but the absence of light. Not evil, not terror, not fear. The darkness is a haven for many animals who find the blanket of darkness the only safe time of day to find food. You should not be afraid of it. It is nothing but an empty threat."
Yami hoped his words were comforting. He really wanted Yugi to feel safe. But Yami too was getting a little precautious. There were strange vibrations echoing through the sand beneath their feet and the unknown feeling was getting deeper. Yami didn't like it at all. He held the Millennium Puzzle in his lean fingers, as if to protect Yugi, and made the final steps.
Note from Author: This story if for your enjoyment. If you wish to use the idea or a portion of it in another story please ask me. This story is property of R. G. Samuels.
The fire had long gone out when Yugi awakened. His large purple eyes flickered and reflected the tiny dying embers. Joey's snoring again he thought to himself. Maybe I can get back to sleep before dawn.
He rolled over in the sand, but the tiny rocks gave no comfort. Yet, Yugi didn't complain. He was never the type to complain in the first place. Instead he lay on the hard earth and focused his soft eyes on the sky. There was to be no more sleep for him tonight. The night sky seemed so inviting. There was no doubt in Yugi's mind that he had changed. There once was a time when he was afraid of the dark. He chuckled. But now the darkness was a part of him. Yugi touched his Millennium Puzzle. "Yami," he whispered. Yami was his protector, his best friend and his partner. To lose him...
Yugi snarled. Yugi couldn't understand why he was thinking of this. All night his thoughts had been everywhere. He had dreams about losing Yami, Joey and Tea. Yugi's little heart was breaking. With a growl, Yugi stood upright dizzily and began taking his first steps to an unknown destination. I need to take a walk somewhere he thought. Surprisingly there wasn't much of a choice. The forest was thick with bush and branch and there seemed to be only one path to take. Odd Yugi thought. I didn't see that one before.
Little Yugi frowned. There was this...feeling resonating through him
"I wonder who Tea likes," he thought.
He held the puzzle in his small hands and walked. It always seemed to be the answer to his troubles. Yugi walked silently past Tea's tent. He knew his walking wouldn't disturb Joey, but if his rustling woke Tea up, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. Step after step, Yugi avoided the small rocks and cracks. Tea's tent was now behind him. The small purplish cloth blew in the wind, and with every flap he could see a small part of Tea's figure. She's okay he said. The war in Yugi's mind subsided for a moment. When Yugi looked at her, his mind was able to focus, as if it were his nature to make sure she was at peace. Yugi smiled. Joey will take care of her for now Yugi thought.
The little teenager was alone in unknown terrain before he knew it. He had be walking for roughly 20 minutes before he realized that he was lost. The rough terrain was not ideal for Yugi's small frame. The rocks became boulders, the trees became infested with thorns, and the ground softened into mud.
If memory serves, then afterI climb this boulder I should be back at the camp site Yugi thought.
His sneakers squealed against the side of the rock he was climbing. His small fingers clawed at the surface as he summoned his strength to do one final push up. It was quite the comical scene. Yugi wasn't built for this. With one big sweat drop leaving his fore head, Yugi was finally ready to see what was pulling him all this way. He opened his eyes. "WHAT!" Yugi yelled. There was nothing. What Yugi figured for the camp site turned out to be a...desert?
The sand blew across Yugi's small feet and whipped into his hair.
"Yugi?" a deep voice commanded.
It was Yami. Yami sensed Yugi's physical struggle. "Yugi, is everything okay? I sense that something is wrong."
"Yami," Yugi spoke, "Do you recognize where we are?"
"I cannot see without your body, Yugi. But I do sense that we are in danger. Where are we?"
"I don't really know, but I couldn't sleep."
"You left Tea alone in the middle of the night, in this dangerous place?" Yami asked.
"No, she's got Joey there for her. And I didn't just up and leave for no reason. Something's been pulling me in this direction all night. Can't you feel it?" Yugi asked.
Yugi could never lie to Yami. They shared the same body and could enter the other's mind with the turn of a door knob. Yami couldn't help but feel the same way about Joey and Tea that Yugi did. Yami and Yugi's minds were merging and everything Yugi felt, Yami could sense. Yami could not remember much about his life before Yugi, but he was sure he'd never felt the friendship Yugi and his friends offered him. Yugi was adamant about protecting his friends, and that feeling was now a part of Yami. He would do anything to protect them.
"I do feel it," Yami stated in his clear and dangerous voice. "However, I do not know if we should pursue it. This feeling is resonating deep within me. It could be very dangerous and I do not want to see you hurt. Go back now."
"I can't Yami. There is something very powerful here and I feel it calling out to me, like for help," Yugi said. "I know it's dangerous, but I believe in my heart." He clutched his chest, "And my heart is telling me that that this could have something to do with our destiny."
Yami trusted Yugi's heart. It had gotten them out of some tough spots before at Duelist Kingdom and Battle City. But still, to see Yugi hurt would cause him great despair.
"Okay Yugi. We have to find out what this imbalance is, but I request something of you, friend," Yami stated.
"Hmm?" Yugi smiled.
"Allow me to take over from here. This is still very dangerous and I think it would be best if I guided."
"Of course," Yugi replied with a nod.
The best part about having the Millennium Puzzle was that Yugi never had to be alone. Perhaps that's what gave him the strength to go out on such a dark night. Yugi prepared himself. "Time for you to take over, Yami," Yugi commanded. The Puzzle began to move around his neck. It created a great force which sucked Yugi down into the gold artifact. Yugi's spirit, that is. Yugi's body was without a soul for a fraction of a second before Yami's entered. Yami's soul was much larger than Yugi's. So much so, that when Yami inhabited Yugi's body, his appearance was slightly altered. He was taller, his figure a bit leaner and toned, and his voice changed. The most significant difference though, were his eyes. For even though he was a spirit, when Yami took over, his eyes remained as though they were thousands of years ago. He had dark pronounced lashes that pointed into the corner of each eye and a firm deep brow. His eyes possessed much power...as if they could haul the weight of the world. And they retained Yugi's purple iris.
At the end of the transformation, a stranger would not have noticed much difference. For though Yugi was now Yami, their appearance was similar. It took Tea, Joey, and Tristan forever to notice, and those are Yugi's best friends. Tea was the first to see it at Duelist Kingdom. She noticed how confident Yugi became during battles and his tone when commanding his opponents. She realized that this was not like the little Yugi she knew, and inquired if he knew what she was talking about. Yugi said he just didn't feel like himself, but soon Yami made himself known to all and Tea found herself more and more intrigued. Joey and Tristan figured it out a bit later.
Yami took his first steps. Yami had been stepping in and out of Yugi's body for about two years now and there was no way he would put him into great danger. Yami took cautious steps and the feeling got deeper and deeper...the feeling of what though? It could not be described. It is like for the first time experiencing an emotion never felt before. How do you categorize it if you don't know what it is? Whatever it was the feeling was growing deeper the closer Yami got. Yami passed the terrain with a bit more ease than little Yugi. Yami walked with distinctive confidence. His shoulders were square and balanced directly over his thrust hips which pulled his entire body forward. "He was once a king," Yugi once thought to himself "and he doesn't remember a thing. But subconsciously he still walks and talks the same. Weird."
Yami was at the entrance...or what seemed like an entrance. The wind blew calmly against his tri-colored hair. His blonde bangs were swept in many directions. Should I knock first? he thought. Yami decided not to and walked slowly in what seemed to be a cave.
The cave was dank and hot. Yugi could sense the danger from within the Millennium Puzzle, and Yami sensed his fear.
"There's nothing to be afraid of Yugi. It's just a cave, you know?" Yami said.
"I know," Yugi spoke "but I'm still afraid."
Yami chuckled. "You know the dark is nothing but the absence of light. Not evil, not terror, not fear. The darkness is a haven for many animals who find the blanket of darkness the only safe time of day to find food. You should not be afraid of it. It is nothing but an empty threat."
Yami hoped his words were comforting. He really wanted Yugi to feel safe. But Yami too was getting a little precautious. There were strange vibrations echoing through the sand beneath their feet and the unknown feeling was getting deeper. Yami didn't like it at all. He held the Millennium Puzzle in his lean fingers, as if to protect Yugi, and made the final steps.
Note from Author: This story if for your enjoyment. If you wish to use the idea or a portion of it in another story please ask me. This story is property of R. G. Samuels.