The Dragon's True Nature

Authoress's Note: This chapter takes place in Seto's mind. He has a few other personalities (a lot like Yugi and Yami Yugi). The ones introduced in this chapter are:

1) Priest- the ancient Egyptian spirit, he often plays the role of "Father Figure"

2) Youth-the embodiment of the childhood Seto never really had. He's basically Seto's inner child.

3) Dragon-the spirit of the Blue Eyes White Dragon, the personality with the most protective instincts. Dragon is the guardian of Seto's innermost secrets.

Some mentioning of other personalities: Wisdom, Corruption, Dark, and Greed.

Mind to Mind, or Spirit to Spirit speech

thoughts

"normal speech"

Chapter 2: Master and Servant

Seto paced the chambers of his mind, he hated being here, the dark, cold rooms carried frightening memories. Fright was an emotion Seto despised.

Priest gave Seto an exasperated look, arrogant blue eyes gleaming with feigned annoyance, You cannot live without fear. It is a required emotion in life.

Seto ignored Priest, it was a habit he had developed to perfection years ago. Seto detested Priest at times, he was a stuck up, mysterious entity determined to treat him like a child. Seto did not know where Priest had come from--or WHEN, for that matter--he had always just been. Priest was always there, ever giving his input, whether it was wanted or not.

On rare occasion, when Seto really needed it, Priest was a kind, caring friend and loyal keeper of secrets. That's why Priest was permitted to stay in the endless, complex chambers of their shared mind.

Priest had unlimited patience with Seto. The disrespect he was shown could easily be forgiven. Priest knew his purpose. Protect Seto, teach him what he would need to know in life; help him fulfill his destiny, however much Seto tried to deny the existence of it. Yes, that was his one purpose, and he would fulfill it. No matter what.

Seto felt a gentle tug on his coat. Youth looked up at him with large, soft blue eyes. Are you mad Seto? Did I do something bad? Youth's innocent voice was filled with worry. He didn't like Seto or Priest to be angry.

Seto smiled at Youth, he never had the heart to glare at the younger reflection of himself. Of course I'm not mad at you. I'm angry with Dragon.

Youth blinked, I like Dragon. He's nice.

Seto scratched his brown hair, Normally Dragon doesn't bother me. But he didn't need to go and take Control of our body like he did. It took all of Seto's skill to disguise the note of anger in his voice from Youth.

Priest frowned slightly. He disapproved of Seto speaking so of Dragon. Dragon was the only spirit that did not resemble the others, he was ageless. The building of the Great Pyramids had been but a mere second in his long life.

Priest admired Dragon as Youth admired Seto. Dragon was wise, but rather than use his intelligence, he acted on instinct. Dragon was the one who lashed out at the outside world, in an attempt to protect Priest, Seto and, especially, Youth.

Youth, being the innocent one, was unaware of the recent happenings and exchange of Control. Seto did not wish to elaborate on the subject, choosing rather to lock himself in his private chamber.

Priest sighed, it was now his duty to inform Youth. Dragon, reacting to the dangerous magic of the sorcerer Bukasu used on us, took the initiative to protect us. He has taken full Control of our body.

Youth tilted his head to one side, chocolate hair falling into his curious eyes, But Dragon has taken Control before, especially during duels. What's the big deal this time?

Priest allowed himself a wry smile, Dragon has chosen to take Control in HIS form rather than appear as Seto.

Youth clapped small hands over his mouth, eyes widening in shock, But...no one is supposed to see Dragon's form! He looks different from us!

Yes, that is why Seto is angry. He will not be able to explain this easily to Mokuba when Dragon finally relinquishes his Control. When one of us is in Control, no one notices, they just believe that Seto is in a different mood. I am not sure how to explain the sudden appearance of a Blue Eyes White Dragon and disappearance of Seto. Priest said quietly, his face thoughtful and anxious.

Youth's expression brightened, All we have to do is ask Wisdom for help. He always knows what to do.

Priest ruffled Youth's soft brown hair affectionately, You know Seto dislikes Wisdom, even more than me, and he will not ask for help.

But, if Seto doesn't like Wisdom, he would just banish him. Like he did to Dark and the Greed! Youth's normally gentle eyes flashed with anger at the memories of the two sinister personalities.

Priest sighed patiently, Youth had trouble grasping complicated situations and tended to idolize Seto, but none of the personalities held that against him. Except for Dark and Greed. They had abused Youth, not one of the other personalities possessed the power to stop them. Seto had tried on multiple occasions to banish the evil pair and failed. Dragon's powers were defeated by Dark and Greed's only ally among the chambers, Corruption.

Priest shuddered, the chambers had been cold and frightening for so long...probably why Seto still felt displeasure when in the chambers.

The mind chambers would have remained in its dark state if the Pharaoh had not used his mystic powers to abolish Corruption and the others. Priest respected the Pharaoh for that, often that respect showed through Seto's cold eyes.

Priest chuckled dryly, he often received threats from Seto for allowing such an emotion to show.

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Youth left Priest alone with his thoughts, it was more entertaining to explore the maze of rooms. There was no need to worry about Dragon anyways, if Seto couldn't figure something out, Wisdom could. And besides, if all the other personalities were allowed to take Control, why couldn't Dragon? Wisdom would know the answer...maybe he should pay him a visit...

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Seto, seated in a corner of his chamber, was pondering Youth's same question. Dragon never did any harm, at least not to him. He did save Mokuba from the collapsed roof, although it had been Dragon's confused rampage that had resulted in the cave in. It might be time to pay Wisdom a visit...

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Priest, upon realizing Youth's desertion, had also taken the initiative to see Wisdom. His hand was settled on the cold handle to Wisdom's chamber door when he sensed the presence of intruders. Seto usually took care of trespassers of their mind, but Priest needed to relieve tension and wished to have a bit of fun today...

I hope that chapter didn't confuse you! Can you guess who the intruders are? If you can't, it's explained in chapter 3: Ancient Acquaintances! This is Koneko Tsuki, signing off!