Hope you like this story so far.

A/N: Forgot to put this in the first chapter. I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! All's I know is that KidsWB does, but I don't know who else owns it from there. So I'm not making money from this fic.

And no, I'm not going to do Lilith's little talk at the beginning of every single chapter. I'm just doing it to show her views on a few things so for the first few chapters, yes there will be one.

/…/ Lilith

-…- Rose

Destiny Rewritten

Chapter 1: Lead Up

Lilith's POV

I've always butted heads with Yugi on my going out with Bakura. He thinks Bakura is a bad influence on me, just because I like to stay out at night instead of staying home. I've done that since before I meet with Bakura. He also thinks he's a bad influence because Bakura is in possession of the Millennium Ring. He doesn't know about the ring, he just thinks that he's bad because I'm abused by his dark half, the thief spirit inside the ring, from time to time.

Okay, maybe a little more than from time to time, but I still love Bakura and he's a lot nicer than his dark half, which is why I love him so much.

Normal POV

It had started about four days ago. Everything had been going really good and life was basically good.

"I win again, Joey!" A triumphant male's voice says.

"Aw!"

"He did better this time."

"Yugi is a good teacher."

A girl looks over to the desks that are put together, surrounded by a group of people, before looking to the white-haired boy next to her.

"Do you want to duel my brother, Bakura?" She asks.

He looks up from the gold ring he's holding in his hand and laughs.

"No thanks, Lilith. I think Yugi would beat me."

Lilith laughs and looks over to the small group again before looking back to Bakura.

"I'll see you tonight." She says and kisses his cheek.

He nods and smiles.

"I really think you should stay home."

"I will at another time."

The bell rings and Bakura sighs.

"Just be careful!"

"I will." She says as she leaves with the small group.

(A/N: A very dear friend of mine, close to my heart, more like a brother to me than my friend, did this part for me.)

A slender woman came to a steady halt at the outskirts of this school, a slight smirk etched atop her lips as her pools of amethyst hue peered out across the many natural structures; ebony hinted tendrils spilled downward, reaching to mid-waist. Two golden glistening bangs flushed over her features. Fixated about the silken flesh of her slender neck was an Egyptian based necklace; crafted with intricate details of the many mysteries of Egypt and it's hidden past. It was of a golden texture; glistened with its glorious appearance, drawing the orbs of other's to its presence. Flushing down her somewhat slender shoulders was that of an oceanic hue of this vest-like attire. And yet, hidden with the confines of this vest could be found a midnight black tank top. These same oceanic hinted blue slacks flowing down her thighs to her ankles. This woman was merely of a royal destiny; highly meant for great triumphs. She were Lilith Muto; elder sibling to the man known as Yugi Muto. Holding a high resemblance to her younger brother. She was infatuated with the realm of Duel Monsters, having a gifted natural touch to it.

(A/N: End desc. Thankies! You know who you are.)

"Yugi! Come on! Lilith yells and takes off running.

A small boy laughs and waves.

"You can come too!" Lilith yells as she looks back.

They all follow after her and enter a small game shop. Lilith is quick to vanish upstairs and stays there the entire night. The only time she actually leaves is when she feels something wrong.

-Lilith! There's magic in the air!- A female's voice echoes in her head.

Lilith gets up from her bed, leaving her drawing pad behind and goes back down to the game shop. She stops in midstep on the last step.

"It's cold…" She murmurs out loud, shivering.

-Lilith!- The female's voice cries as Lilith's eyes drift close and she collapses.

The necklace on her neck glows faintly and Lilith opens her eyes, finding she's lying in a crumpled heap on the ground at the end of the stairs.

"What…?"

-You fainted.-

"How am I awake?"

-I took partially control and woke you up. The Shadow Realm is at work and you won't stay awake if you move.-

"Thanks Rose." Lilith moans, slowly pushing herself up.

She leans against the stairs, breathing heavily. About five more minutes pass before Lilith looks up, hearing a loud cry of sadness.

"Yugi…"

She jumps up and runs into the living room, just in time to see the image of her grandfather vanish.

"Grandpa! Grandpa!" She hears Yugi cry, seeing him holding onto the TV as though to get him back.

"Yugi! What happened?!" Lilith asks, running over and kneeling next to him.

Yugi looks up at her with tears in his eyes.

"Pegasus took his soul!" He cries, than throws himself at her.

She gently holds onto him as he cries. About a day passes and Lilith is arguing with Yugi right before he gets onto the boat to Duelist Kingdom.

"Lilith! You need to watch the shop!"

"I want to save Grandpa too!"

The argument continues for near ten minutes before Yugi gives up and just goes. Lilith tries to follow but is pushed away by the guards. She growls as she glares at them than turns when a hand grabs her shoulder.

"Oh, hello Bakura." She greets and the white-haired boy smiles.

"Follow me." He whispers into her ear.

She takes one look at the guards before following after him. Only minutes later, both are on the ship and hiding.

"Not exactly how I planned to do things."

Bakura smiles and looks over to Lilith.

"It was the only way to get on." He says with his British accent.

"I know that…but hiding?"

"Why not? You do it all the time."

Lilith rolls her eyes at that and both fall quiet for a little while. Lilith's mind drifts in and out, brought on by boredom. After two hours, she looks up suddenly, looking around.

"What is it?" Bakura asks.

"Something's wrong…"

Lilith wanders out of their hiding place and walks over to the side of the boat where Yugi and his best friend Joey are, but she's too far down to be seen.

-Now I'm curious. What are you doing?-

/I always had this strange ability to tell when Yugi wasn't happy. You've seen him./

-Constantly happy, loyal, and ALWAYS willing to help a friend.-

/Exactly. And even before I meet you, I could feel when he was upset…Wait…/

Lilith looks down into the water, seeing something float by.

-That's Exodia!-

Lilith vaults over the railing and plunges into the water. Bakura runs over to the railing to watch her as she swims over to one of the cards.

"Lilith! Have you lost your mind?!" He asks, grabbing a nearby rope and throwing it down to her.

She touches the card, only to have it crumble within her touch and she looks hurt.

-It was not your destiny to rescue Exodia…- Rose says mournfully.

Lilith swims back to the side of the ship and grabs the rope. She shivers as she's pulled from the water and after she's back on the deck, she collapses, breathing heavily.

"We should get you to bed."

Bakura helps Lilith up and both go to a room. Bakura gently helps Lilith take her vest off so she's dressed only in her black tank top and jeans and looks hesitant to undress her further.

"I'll be fine like this Bakura. Don't worry. I might be a little weaker than normal, but I'll be fine."

Bakura nods and helps her lay down. He gently covers her up and kisses her forehead.

"Just sleep. I'll be back in a little bit."

Lilith nods and drifts off to sleep. Bakura gently touches her forehead, cheek, and neck to see if she has a fever. When he feels none, he lets her sleep, going out of the room and leaning against the railing of the ship, his hazel brown eyes looking a little sad. He stays out there for about two hours until he feels his mind slipping out of his control and he looks afraid.

"Oh no!" Is the last thing he says.

Lilith's eyes suddenly snap open in the room. Rose's constant presence is a little weaker, signaling she's dropped off to sleep herself. Lilith sits up and looks around, afraid for no reason. Nothing felt wrong to her and she gently touches the eye of the necklace around her neck. It flashes once but shows her nothing. She looks up suddenly as the door to the room opens and a dark figure steps in. A ring around the figure's neck causes Lilith to suddenly back up in fear.

"It's you! The spirit of the Millennium Ring!"

A sinister snicker reaches her ears and she tries to scramble out of the bed. Her wrist is suddenly grabbed and she utters a whimper of fear. A growl reaches her ears and she looks over her shoulder only to be backhanded across her face. She spins in the air and hits the floor on her shoulder, crying in fear and pain.

"Weakling." A voice sneers and Lilith looks up.

"Only to you, coward." She says back calmly, despite her tear-filled eyes.

She hears a snicker and the shadows finally recede. She moves back a little bit as she sees Bakura, looking a lot more sinister, standing in the shadows place. The once kind boy looks like a devil and his insane filled hazel eyes are locked onto Lilith's terrified amethyst eyes.

"Stay away from me!" Lilith screams, her will evaporating as she sees Bakura's eyes.

"But this is fun." He answers with a manic grin.

Lilith suddenly gasps, her eyes widen in pain as she's kicked in her side. Her breath leaves her body and she's left trying to get air back in, her body shaking in her vain attempts. Bakura kicks her twice more in the exact same place and Lilith's mouth opens in a silent scream, black dots dancing in front of her eyes as she curls up, holding her side. Bakura backs off, grinning in a manic-like way as Lilith finally gasps loudly, coughing as she finally breathes. Before she's recovered enough, she suddenly turns on her uninjured side and kicks out, catching Bakura's legs and tripping him. He falls to the ground and Lilith gets up, running from the room. She runs through the halls of the ship, blinding by her tears of pain and fear, and ignoring the burning in her chest. She whimpers as her already tender wrist is caught, stopping her forward movement. She turns and comes face-to-face with a blonde haired woman.

"Are you alright?" The woman asks.

Lilith shakes her head.

"Come on."

Lilith follows the woman to her room, still crying, and is gently sat down on a couch.

"Here…"

The woman gives her a tissue and she wipes her eyes, finally calming down.

"What happened?"

"Nothing of great important. I just hurt myself."

The woman narrows her purple eyes and Lilith looks away.

"What's your name?"

"Lilith Muto."

The woman gasps.

"Your sister to that kid, Yugi?!"

"Yes! But you can't tell him I'm here."

"Fine. My name's Mai Valentine. Your…welcome to stay here for tonight."

Lilith smiles gratefully and looks away as Mai looks at her. The slap on her cheek from the evil Bakura had went from a red mark to a black and blue bruise that covered her entire cheek. And though it didn't show, the same had happened to her side, right on the bottom of her ribs. She was glad nothing had broken. Mai gives her a blanket and leaves her alone. Both girls go to sleep and the night passes. The next day, the ship finally reaches the island. Lilith and Bakura go off into the wood immediately, Lilith no longer afraid. She knew about the Millennium items; the seven items of mystic power from Ancient Egypt. A few had yet to be seen, but the others had keepers. Ishizu Ishtar, the one who had gave her the necklace, had told her everything she needed to know. The Millennium rod was in current possession of Ishizu's brother, Marik; The puzzle, her brother, Yugi; The eye, Pegasus; The ring, Bakura; And the necklace, her. Four of them, had an ancient spirit inside; the rod, the ring, the puzzle, and the necklace. Lilith was afraid of the ring's spirit since he was the one who dealt the abuse. But she still loved Bakura. Ishizu had also told her of one spirit whose soul had been torn in two, half in one item, and half in another. That spirit was Rose. She could talk freely with Lilith, but she could only take control of Lilith when she was unconscious. But once she got the other half of her soul, she would be able to do everything the spirit of the puzzle did. Bakura and Lilith wander through the forest and come out from behind a tree, looking up at the duelists as they go by. Their eyes land on the blue eyes of Tea, a girl Yugi hangs out with that Lilith doesn't like much. They move back behind the tree as Tea does a double take.

"I'll trail them. You have fun." Lilith says and Bakura laughs, nodding.

"Alright, just be careful.

And that's what Lilith does. Trail the small group until she's caught in the surprise that she hated with a passion, but later realizes it actually helped her a little bit.