The Past Is Present
Rating: PG13 (mostly because of cuss words in this chapter)
Genre: Drama (I hope) and Suspense (I really, really hope)
Chapter Three review responses-
~RavenKaiba: Yay! You reviewed! ^^ I am SO glad you like this story. I try REALLY hard and it feels REALLY good to have other people acknowledge my work. I was REALLY surprised to hear you say that my grammar is good! Grammar is probably what I'm worst at in writing. Seriously, I'm awful. -_- But I hope that I'll get better! ^^ As for what happens to Mokuba, I wouldn't hurt him! ... I think. Please keep reviewing! ^_^
~treekicker: That's okay. You don't HAVE to like Tea. I, however, do like her character, so please don't be mad if I decide not to bash her. As for her friendship speeches, I'm going to tell you the same thing I told Lily- chan. *takes a deep breath* For every friendship speech Tea does, Yugi/Yami do TWO heart-of-the-cards speeches. And I am probably one of the BIGGEST fans of Yugi and Yami that you'll ever find. ^^ That's just my logic. Please don't be offended!! I am glad that you like the story though! PLEASE keep reviewing!! ^_^
~Iris-sama & Lily-chan: (I know that's not your pen name, but that's just what I call you) I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU REVIEWED!!! You probably want to strangle me for that last chapter though. (^^) I am SO glad you reviewed. (P.S- For anyone else who's reading this, I think that you should know that if you like fluffly Yugi & Yami stories, then Lily-chan is the author you want to meet!! Her pen name is Lily Maxwell Dark Angel. I just like calling her Lily-chan. ^^ Seriously. Lily-chan has some of the best stories! She's my inspiration! ^^ So PLEASE CHECK OUT HER STORIES!!) As for e-mail, well, I'm sorry, I'm not allowed to give that out. (stupid parental rules -_-) SORRY!! I would LOVE to e-mail you guys, but, alas, it wasn't meant to be. *sighs* As for and MSN messenger, um, I don't even know what that is (^^") so chances are I don't have one!! That's why you have to keep writing your stories! So I can keep talking to you! PLEASE review this chappie! I can't wait to talk to you again. P.S- I LOVED that 'Angels' fanfic you dedicated to me!! ^^ It was so SWEET and KAWAII!! THANK YOU!! *gives Iris a Yami plushie and Lily-chan a Dark Magician Yugi, a Change of Heart Ryou, and a Pharaoh Yami plushie* ^_^
~anonymous: Yay!! I'm SO glad you liked!! ^_^ *looks over review one more time, then blushes* Gosh. Do you really think so? I would like to write a real novel someday, but I never thought that this would come close. THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!! *gives anon. a Yugi plushie* As for updating, I TRY to update as soon as I can. However, the only way I can upload a document is at my mom's work and I don't go there often. Otherwise, I'd have chapters up WAY more often, Sorry!! ^^" PLEASE review this chapter!! ^_^
~finnigangirl: 0_0 Wow. You actually keep reviewing. THANKS!! *gives Fin. a Yugi plushie that's dressed in a Dark Magician's costume* You ROCK!! ^_^ Are there any other characters or questions you'd like to ask me about? I'd be happy to answer!! ^^ As for me being a fantastic author, well, *blushes* gosh, thanks. ;_; You people are SO nice!! *gives a Change of Heart Ryou to Fin.* THANK YOU!! (In case anyone can't tell, the better the review, the more plushies you get. ^^) I hope you enjoy this chapter! Please keep reviewing! *hands over a Flame Swordsman Joey* ^^
~Razanaur: ^^ Yep! Tea and Kaiba are one of my favorite couples! You are actually the first to not say anything against the couple! Thanks! *hands Razanaur a Joey plushie* Please keep reviewing! I hope you continue to like this story! ^^
~katie: Sorry! I'm trying to get these up as soon as possible, but I'm high school now and apparently the homework hours do agree with the fanfic hours. ^^" But I'll try! I am glad that you liked the story though! Keep reviewing! *gives a Ryou plushie* ^^
~Wingleader Sora Jade: You know, I still can't believe you review my stories. It feels weird when an author you admire reviews one of your own stories. It's SO COOL!! ^^ And you get to find out who the caped guy is in this chapter. By the way, your last guesses were closer. Both Malik and Shadi will be in this chapter though. As for whether or not Duke Devlin will be in this story, well, I wasn't going to unless someone requested it. So, I'll take your review as a request! ^^ One problem though. I don't know how I'll put him in here. If you have any ideas, please tell me! Otherwise it's going to be awhile before he's in here! ^^ Like I'm telling everybody, you don't HAVE to like Tea/Kaiba. I just like that couple so I wanted to put that in here. Also, my brother threatened some pretty crazy things if I didn't make Seto a good guy. ^^" Plus, I only like him when he's nice. But, yeah, I think Seto's an okay character. Anyway, as you can tell I'm NOT going to bash Tea. I always think it'd be funny if she's the only one who get's to insult him (except for Joey) and live. There's my sense of humor. ^^ Also, I am TRYING to update as much as I can, but it's kind of hard (long story) PLEASE KEEP REVIEWING!! But just for being such a GREAT reviewer you get these! *gives W.S.J a Change of Heart Ryou plushie and a Duke Devlin plushie AND a Goku (the Kuribo) plushie* I hope you like them! ^_^
~Millennium Dreamer: Wow. I LOVE your name! Now why can't I come up with a name that cool? ^^ Anyway, I am SO glad you liked it. I COMPLETELY understand if you don't like the Seto/Tea couple. *read above responses for details* I'm just happy that you still reviewed! ^^ As for if Yami Bakura is going to be in this ............................... ...............................................................DEFINITELY!!! !! I think he is SUCH A COOL CHARACTER!!! ^^ You can count on him being in at least a few more chapters. Thanks for reviewing! It really made me feel good! *gives M.D Yami and Yugi plushies for being such a nice reviewer* Thank you so much! PLEASE keep reviewing! ^_^
Tenshi: *is still plopped on a chair, exhausted* Well, hi everybody! I didn't know that this would take so long to update! *blushes* And I didn't know so many people liked this fanfic!
Yugi: *walks in, looks around and sees no Kerra* 0_0 Hey, where's Kerra?
Tenshi: *looks over at Yugi* Oh she went to go hang out with Iris-sama.
Yugi: 0_0 What?! You mean, Lily has to deal with Iris AND Kerra!
Tenshi: Yep.
Yugi: *looks serious and talks slowly to Tenshi* Tenshi. Think about this. You just let your yami go over to ANOTHER yami's house that has one of your friends there. Now what do you think is going to happen.
~over at Lily-chan's place~ Kerra: IT'S TIME TO PARTY!! IT'S TIME TO PARTY!!
Iris: *is playing the music REALLY loudly and is dancing*
Lily: 0_0 TENSHI!! ~*~
Tenshi: 0_0 Oh. ^_^ Oh well.
Yugi: -_- *sighs*
Tenshi: ^^ Anyway, people, I sure hope you like this chapter! One thing you should keep in mind is that this takes place AFTER we left with Seto, but DURING the last time we left off.
Yugi: Uh? I don't get it.
Tenshi: You'll see. Um, Yugi can you do the disclaimer?
Yugi: ^_^ Sure! Disclaimer: Yami's Tenshi does not own Yugioh! or its characters. In fact, she does not own the title and she *barely* owns the plot. The plot is based on the Yugioh! magna and/or the anime series. There are also some parts based off of other people's fanfics. So if any parts sound familiar, chances are Tenshi doesn't own them. Kazuki Takahashi has full ownership of any and all Yugioh! merchandise or anything to do with that show. In other words, please do not sure Yami's Tenshi. Thank you.
Tenshi: Alright! *grabs Yugi and they snuggle into their beanbags* Please read and review at the end! But for now, enjoy chapter four people! ^_^
Chapter Four: Enter the Darkness, Stolen Souls
~//One should always beware the man with a double heart. The light in his heart is strong, but so is his evil.//~
"Who are you?" Joey shouted at the cloaked stranger before him. Letting out a small growl, his opinion of the man was slowly deteriorating. Why would a strange person be doing here anyway? It didn't matter to Joey. All he knew was here was a stranger he knew nothing about and might prove to be a threat to his new found family. After all, Serenity, Ryou and Yugi were right behind him and Tristan and he would die than let anything happen to them. "What do you want?"
The man chuckled and something golden on his face glinted in the moonlight. "Quite a fighter, aren't you?" he mocked. A gold glint came from his face once more. "Ah, yes, a young worrier. Hmm, always protecting your friends to the very end aren't you? Such loyalty is something to be admired."
Tristan shared his friend's apprehensive and the more he was around this guy the less he distrusted him. "Hey, in case you didn't hear right," he called out. "He was asking you a question!"
Again, another chuckle. "Oh, yes, he was, wasn't he? Well, if you simply MUST know," the man removed his hood to reveal long, silver hair. "You may call me Pegasus."
Behind the two defenders, Yugi shivered. There was something strange about this man. Most could see it right off. Having only one, normal brown eye, the man's left eye was, instead, made out of a golden object that resembled an eye. Even more creep was the way it kept gleaming even though there was very little light.
But there was something more that bothered the small boy. This man, "Pegasus", radiated something that Yugi could not quite put a name to. Power? Yes, but it wasn't from him this great magic was coming from. Yugi had a sneaking suspicion that there was something about that golden eye that radiated great power. Now if only he could figure it out! The name "Pegasus" sounded vaguely familiar but it meant nothing to him. It looked as though Yugi would have to wait patiently, and cautiously, for his answers.
Pegasus continued, as though unaware of the many eyes of scrutiny upon him, "As I said, I have a proposition to make to you all." He tossed some silver strands away from the golden eye and continued to talk to them as though they were disobedient children who didn't know what they did wrong and he was pointing out the obvious. "You see, there are some items that are... "mine" if you will, that were... stolen, you see, from me, of course, and now I need some help getting them "back". Unfortunately, I can't get them myself, but with all of you," he got a gleam in his eye that made Yugi shiver, "perhaps I can get them back."
"And why should we help you?" Tristan growled.
"Because if you don't," Pegasus sounded playfully exasperated, then he held up what looked to be a duel monsters card. Ryou took a sharp in take of breath. To have duel monsters encased in cards, this man must either be someone of extreme importance or an outlaw. Flipping to the other side, the group of friends gasped in surprise. Instead of seeing a picture of a duel monster, there was instead a picture of a boy with long black hair and he had a terrified look on his face. For some reason, Yugi and Ryou felt slightly sick. Pegasus smirked, "I'll take your souls away."
Joey hesitated. This guy was surely talking a bunch of bologna! What kind of person could steal someone's soul? He shook his head. No, he had never believed in magic and he wouldn't start now. This guy was obviously some kind of psycho!
"Forget it!" Joey cried. "We'd never help a creep like you!"
"Oh really?" Pegasus smirked. "Let's see if I can change your mind!" Suddenly, the golden eye glowed, really glowed, with a light so bright that the teenagers had to cover their eyes from it, it pained them so.
'What's going on?' Joey wondered. Suddenly, two cries of pain came from both beside him and behind him. A race of alarm surged through him. He knew those voices!
He uncovered his eyes just as the last bits of light were fading only to look, horrified, on the current scene. "Tristan," he cried in anguish. "Serenity!" His friend and his sister had suddenly collapsed. Yugi had managed to catch Serenity and Ryou was just about strong enough to slow Tristan's fall. Joey didn't understand. What had happened to them?
Outraged, Joey whirled on Pegasus. "What did you do to them, creep-a- zoid!" he raised a fist threateningly. "What the hell did you do to them!"
Still having that annoying smirk on his face, Pegasus held up not only that one card, but now two more were held in that hand. In terrified awe, Joey gazed upon his friends' cards. Tristan looked surprised and scared. Serenity looked so afraid that it broke Joey's heart. Fighting back tears, Joey screamed, "Give them back, asshole!"
"Hmm," Pegasus pretended to think about it. "No."
"Why, you," Joey was now trembling with rage. Just who did this guy think he is? Filled with anger, he charged toward the magician and moved into a tackle.
Pegasus merely sidestepped.
Crashing into the ground, Joey ignored the pain and stood up to face Pegasus once more.
"I wouldn't do that again." Pegasus sneered.
"Or else, what?" Joey spat.
"Those two were merely a show of what I can do," Pegasus casually nodded toward the terrified Yugi and Ryou. "Like I said, I need your assistance. It's up to you to decide how much 'convincing' you need."
Joey hesitated. Would this guy really do such a thing?
Seeing the boy's hesitation, Pegasus glanced over at the two innocent beings. He didn't quite understand he had been told to come here for help. These urchins were not anything uncommon that he couldn't have just picked off the streets. His eyes narrowed. Except for those two. They held such innocence that Pegasus had never known to be possible. Pegasus had quickly scanned the group's mind when he had first appeared. He smirked. It was hard not to like these kids. The red haired girl had been full of cheerful optimism, the brown haired boy so full of protective loyalty, and this blonde warrior had such loyal ties of the heart. But it was the other two that caught his interests. At first glance, their thoughts held no surprises. However, upon more observation, he was stunned at what he had found. It was as though no thoughts of darkness had ever crossed their minds! Pegasus thought about this. Perhaps he could use these two souls for what he needed. They certainly had more than enough innocence to do the purpose. His gaze landed on the short, tri-colored haired boy. A vague feeling filled Pegasus, as though he was missing something important, but he pushed it away. This boy just might be the link he needed. Raising a long finger, Pegasus pointed it at Yugi and smirked. "Perhaps this young boy shall be next."
Yugi gasped and felt his cheeks drain of color. Ryou looked on, horrorfied. Yukina and Kagerou growled and bared their teeth, as though daring this strange man to take the innocent away from them.
It had exactly the effect Pegasus wanted.
Joey felt as though his heart would stop. No, not Yugi! He couldn't! His head pounding, the blonde felt a wave of hopelessness come over him. When he had first come to live in this place, he had promised that nothing and no one would ever hurt his family. But he had been wrong. He hadn't been strong enough to protect his friend or his little sister. Now this strange man wanted to take the boy that was almost like Joey's little brother? He couldn't let that happen! Joey had lost everything else. He wouldn't lose Yugi too.
~//The fire warrior's soul is strong, but the light softens his heart.//~
Joey stood up and hung his head. "Fine. What is it you want us to do?"
Pegasus smirked. 'Bingo'. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *
Ryou thought, 'I sure wish I knew where we are going-ouch!'. Bumping his foot into a rock, he lost his balance and fell face-first onto the ground. "Ow," Ryou groaned, as he sat up and rubbed his face. He felt his face fill with tears as a wave of self-pity filled him. It wasn't fair! Just when life was looking good, someone had to come and take it away.
"Koo?" a soft voice murmured. Ryou looked up to see Goku hop onto his lap. The duel monster had the biggest eyes Ryou had ever seen. And they were teared up with worry. Worry for him.
A soft wet nose touched Ryou's bare arm. Startled, Ryou saw Yukina lean her soft head against his arm. Ryou was stunned. The idea that anyone would worry about him was completely over his head.
"Ryou?" a soft voice asked.
Hearing his friends worried voice, Ryou quickly rubbed his eyes with his sleeves. "It's okay, Yugi," he looked up into wide, violet eyes and he allowed a soft smile to fill his angelic face. "I just sort of landed hard is all."
Giving his own smile, Yugi offered Ryou a hand, which the albino boy took happily.
"Aw, oh sweet," Pegasus's voice cut through, causing both innocents to mentally flinch. "Such shows of friendship. Starts to make me wish I hadn't eaten lunch."
"Leave them alone, Pegasus," Joey growled. Even with the knowledge of Pegasus's might, Joey still didn't show complete submission. He now stayed as faithfully by the two innocents's sides as the duel monsters did. It was part of Joey's nature to never show fear. This was no different.
The silver haired man only sneered. "Oh, don't let me ruin your fun! But," he said, a hint of warning on the edge of his tongue. "we really should get moving."
Catching the hint, Yugi and Ryou hurriedly rushed to Joey's side and the group once more resumed their trek.
'It sure would be a lot more better if we knew where we are going,' Yugi thought to himself, keeping an eye for anything that might signify a destination. Already they had been traveling a week and for all that could be said against Pegasus, mistreating them wasn't one. The man, most strangely, always made sure they rested and were fed. Joey had scoffed that the magician simply didn't want to handle any dead bodies. But, Yugi, who usually could see the good in any person, was having a hard time figuring the man out. The group was now miles away from the village and the Monster forest and they were now scaling some mountainous hills that were slowly growing into full sized mountains. Now and then a stretch of flat land appeared, but nothing worth remembering. Yugi had never heard or seen this place, he was sure, but he had a vague idea that the capital city, Memphis, where the pharaoh lived, was some ways from these very mountains. 'Who knows where this madman is taking us!'
"Ah," Pegasus smoothed. "We are here."
The three friends almost crashed into each other because of the sudden stop. Peeking behind Pegasus's noble robes, the three blinked in bemusement. What was this man so pleased about?
There was nothing here! They were standing on a plain, exactly like the thousands of others they had crossed, and a mountain's mighty base, like countless others they had passed, rose before them. So, what in the world did the man mean they were 'here'?
As if sensing the confused expressions, Pegasus strode forward to a giant boulder. Then bowing his head, as though in prayer, the mighty magician started up a chant.
"Akit zombrie sonanny zang," he muttered, his brow sweating in concentration. "Tonyou shou fijljto igjwo tang! Akiro konami shueisha belont! Kazuki takahashi!"
'That's it,' Joey thought, wide eyed. 'The old man's lost it. He didn't have much to begin with, but, boy, has he lost it!'
Then, to the surprise of everyone excluding Pegasus, there took up a mighty rumble and, slowly, as though reluctant to move from its perch, the boulder moaned and grumbled its way to the side. With a mighty crash that made everyone jump, the dust cleared to reveal a dark entrance to a cave.
"It worked," Pegausus softly relished in his glee, so that none other heard him. "Now, Cecilia, you won't have to wait much longer."
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"What do you mean you want us to go in there?!" Joey snapped at Pegasus. This man was definitely out of his mind! Boy, if it weren't for the fact Pegasus held not only Serenity and Tristan, but his and the rest of his friends' future in that crummy eye of his, Joey would have really given him a what-for!
Ignoring Joey, Pegasus continue his explanation, "The items are somewhere down there. All you have to do is find them and bring them to me."
Meekly, Ryou interrupted, asking, "But how do we know what to look for?"
Thankfully, Pegasus did not seem upset at the input, but there was a hint of annoyance as he said, "They are all golden and have the same symbol as my Millennium Eye." Pegasus pointed to his golden eye as it gleamed, as though proud to have its name mentioned. "There are four in all: the Millennium Necklace, the Millennium Key, the Millennium Scale and the Millennium Ring. Just find them and bring them back to me. If you manage to do so, then I will revive your friends and I will be out of your lives- forever!"
'Geez,' Joey thought. 'Now there's a temptin' offer.'
Trying not to show his fear, Joey leaned his hand against the entrance way. It sure was dark down there! Oh man. He'd do anything for Tristan and Serenity, but couldn't it have been something easier! 'Remember,' he chided himself. 'Just go in and get the items. Sounds easy. We should be back in bed by eight!' Suddenly, Joey fancied that he heard a scorpion scuttle away down in the blackness. He gulped. 'Okay. Maybe in bed by nine.'
"It sure is spooky down there," Ryou whispered, coming up to stand by his friend.
"Yeah," Yugi gulped. standing in the middle of the entrance. "But we have to do this. For Tristan and Serenity's sake!"
Ryou and Joey nodded.
Taking a deep breathe, the three of them-
didn't move.
"I think you should be going now," Pegasus said, actually managing to sound annoyed.
"Don't rush us!" Joey called back.
Smirking, Pegasus glided up to the three teenagers. "Well, boys if you're too scared to do this," he gave all three a fierce shove down the dark steps. "Let me give you a little push!"
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Clinging together, the three friends bravely made their way along the dark tunnel. After landing at the bottom of the stairs, with bruises all over, the three friends had found to their relief that the way was lighted by torches. However, the torches only lit the way for a step or two, and it was terrifying to walk from light to next. None of them voiced their fear, but all felt it. Drawing their courage from each other, they kept managing one more step.
They were starting to get nervous now. There was no way to tell how far they had been going, how long they had been down here, and there was no sign of anything golden down here. Too much doubt and not enough light was starting to make the boys uncomfortable. However, if they hadn't liked their predicament before, they certainly weren't going to like it now!
"Oh man," Joey groaned.
Ahead of them lay three tunnels, each as melancholy and gloomy as the next. Nothing set one apart, labeling either a way to the items or a dangerous trap. The only for sure was, the group wouldn't know until they went down a path.
"I guess you know what this means," Joey stuttered, glancing down the dark path. Oh boy. Was it just him or did a pair of red eyes just glow back at him?
"We'll have to split up," Ryou voiced. His voice sounded smooth, but he could feel his body trembling. The idea of being alone in one of the tunnels was almost more then he could bare.
Nodding and muttering, each chose a separate path. Joey, glancing into every corner and sweating from fear, went down the left path. Ryou, stuttering and nervous, went down the path on the right. And Yugi, feeling more lost and scared then ever before, bravely took the solitary march down the middle path.
'This is so cliche,' they all thought.
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Joey was, to put lightly, freaked out. There was just something about being alone in a dark and creepy cave that did that to people. He had never been one to listen to suppositious folk lore, but he was sure that something out there was giving him a bad feeling.
'Get over yourself,' Joey scolded himself. 'You're here to save Tristan and Serenity. So at lest focus on your task!'
Something scuttled by and Joey snapped around.
His eyes widened as he saw an edge of a cape disappear into the darkness. Gulping he raised up his fists, "C'mon out!" A dark figure flashed by on his side and Joey turned around to see them disappear. "I'm not afraid of you!" That was a big bluff considering how his insides were turning.
Hoping his ears were deceiving him, Joey could have sworn that he had heard a sharp hiss of breath. "Where are you?" he called out. There was another hiss.
Then all went dark.
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Ryou was shaking so hard that he was sure his body was about to fall apart. There was something wrong about this tunnel. He could feel it.
Suddenly, he took a deep breathe. There it was again! That feeling that coursed through his body without explanation. It was like being pinched and prodded except that it was on his heart, not his skin.
~*Ryou*~
Ryou stopped, eyes wide in shock and horror.
~*Ryou. Help me.*~
Closing his eyes tightly, Ryou pressed his closed hands as close to his body as he could possibly get and his knees pressed together downward. It was like being in a fetal position standing up. But it gave him no comfort.
~*Ryou. Please help me. Only you can!*~
Tears pricked amber eyes and a sob heaved its way up Ryou's throat only to get caught in a cough. That voice sounded so sad, so terribly, terribly, sad that it broke his heart. Why was this man (he could tell it was man because of the voice) calling out to him?
~*Please Ryou. Please!*~
Another sob heaved its way up and Ryou took off in a dash, tears streaming down his cheeks.
~*Ryou...*~
The white haired innocent didn't give far before he felt the ground leave him. The dark earth became the barren roof and all swirled together as Ryou's world went dark.
~*Ryou.*~
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'Is it just me or is this tunnel getting.. lighter?' Yugi thought.
It wasn't just him. The farther he went in this tunnel, the brighter it got. Soon, to Yugi's complete amazement, he found himself before a large door. Beyond it, bright beams of light, so bright that it hurt Yugi's eyes to look at them, shone out. Curiosity getting the best of the boy, Yugi had a desperate wish to open the large door.
As hearing the boy's heart, the door slowly creaked open and revealed a wondrous sight.
The boy's violet eyes widened as he took in the magnificent sight of countless piles of gold and rubies and sapphires. So many riches the boy hadn't even dreamed of! Walking as though in a dream, Yugi, gaping, gazed all around him. Anyone else might have been tempted to grab some of the gold, but some part of Yugi warned him not too. Stopping still, Yugi gazed at the wall before him. There was a large, stone portrait hanging on the giant wall and Yugi let his mind take it all in, though he couldn't quite understand the image.
On the left side of the stone tablet was a tall man that wore the robes Yugi recognized to be that of a high priest's. His eyes were hard and serious and his firm hand reached out to the magic flame while the other gripped a staff. Above his head, a dragon opened its might jaws, to roar some fear into its enemy. A clawed hand reached out ready to strike out at the right moment. Yugi shivered. He didn't like this man.
Turning his gaze to the other side, Yugi jumped in surprise!
It was him!
Blinking rapidly, Yugi took a closer inspection. No, it wasn't him. Of course, it wasn't. But the man, whoever he was, looked almost like his clone. The same wild, tri-colored hair, but Yugi could tell that this man was different and he studied the image with withheld breath.
The man wore the noble attire of the pharaoh and he obviously looked the role. His stance was proud and defiant, his chin held up with arrogance, and his eyes gleamed with power. His mighty hand stretched out to focus on the magic flame and there was an aura about him that made Yugi's head bow a little in reverence. Whoever this man was, Yugi felt strong admiration pump his heart wildly. Oh, what he would give to meet such a person. Deep in his heart, Yugi knew, with the way dreamer's know, that this man was a wonderful person and his heart almost ached with a longing he couldn't understand.
Above the pharaoh's head, Yugi saw, with great surprise, the Dark Magician charge into battle, his staff pointed at the enemy, ready to defend his master's honor. Fingering his deck lovingly, Yugi felt that he was liking this pharaoh more by the minute. Everyone knew that Dark Magicians rarely chose masters to serve and those chosen had something that was to be revered.
Stepping closer to the tablet, Yugi reached out to touch it when his foot knocked against something. Startled, Yugi looked down to see a golden box with strange symbols lying at his feet. A golden eye gleamed up at him.
~*Yugi*~
Feeling himself go into a trance, Yugi reached out to touch the box not noticing the dark figure that was watching him. As his fingertips gently brushed the surface of the box, it started to glow a comforting, warm light. Yugi felt himself give a sigh as peace filed him for the first time in a long time.
Then the world went dark.
Fin.*
Tenshi: Well, there you go! ^^
Yami: 0_0 That's it?! Sheesh! When am I ever going to be in this story?
Tenshi: I sort of already put you in.
Yami: You did? *rereads story* Oh. Right.
Tenshi: *sighs* Does anyone pay attention? --" Oh well. Anyway, people just for kicks, I have two contests (sort of) and there will be prizes! (sort of) ^^
1) The author of Yugioh! was mentioned somewhere in this story. Can you tell me where? (I know easy, but this is just for kicks.) prize: a plushie of your choice! ^^
2) Okay I need help. W.S.J has requested that I put in Duke Devlin in the story. Problem: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT HIM IN HERE!!! So, if you guys have any ideas, PLEASE TELL ME!!! prize: a Yugi plushie and/or a Ryou plushie, plus you get your name mentioned! ^^
3) Another problem. I need a name for Malik and Ishizu's dad. I have an idea, but I don't really like it. So if you guys have any ideas, TELL ME!! PLEASE!!!! prize: again a Yugi/Ryou plushie and you get mentioned in the story
Tenshi: Okay I know these are lame contests and let's face it- they're not even really contests. -_- And the prizes are awful. BUT I STILL NEED HELP!! So, again, please leave an idea in your review! Thanks! Anyway, I'll TRY to get the next chapter up soon, but I don't know when. --" But now I have to go get Kerra back. Lily-chan says that they found the sugar and, well, let's just say it isn't going to be pretty. So, until next time, C'ya! ^_^
Yugi: Remember 2 reviews = NEW CHAPTER!! That's all she needs!! So please leave a review! Flames are welcome! ^^
Rating: PG13 (mostly because of cuss words in this chapter)
Genre: Drama (I hope) and Suspense (I really, really hope)
Chapter Three review responses-
~RavenKaiba: Yay! You reviewed! ^^ I am SO glad you like this story. I try REALLY hard and it feels REALLY good to have other people acknowledge my work. I was REALLY surprised to hear you say that my grammar is good! Grammar is probably what I'm worst at in writing. Seriously, I'm awful. -_- But I hope that I'll get better! ^^ As for what happens to Mokuba, I wouldn't hurt him! ... I think. Please keep reviewing! ^_^
~treekicker: That's okay. You don't HAVE to like Tea. I, however, do like her character, so please don't be mad if I decide not to bash her. As for her friendship speeches, I'm going to tell you the same thing I told Lily- chan. *takes a deep breath* For every friendship speech Tea does, Yugi/Yami do TWO heart-of-the-cards speeches. And I am probably one of the BIGGEST fans of Yugi and Yami that you'll ever find. ^^ That's just my logic. Please don't be offended!! I am glad that you like the story though! PLEASE keep reviewing!! ^_^
~Iris-sama & Lily-chan: (I know that's not your pen name, but that's just what I call you) I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU REVIEWED!!! You probably want to strangle me for that last chapter though. (^^) I am SO glad you reviewed. (P.S- For anyone else who's reading this, I think that you should know that if you like fluffly Yugi & Yami stories, then Lily-chan is the author you want to meet!! Her pen name is Lily Maxwell Dark Angel. I just like calling her Lily-chan. ^^ Seriously. Lily-chan has some of the best stories! She's my inspiration! ^^ So PLEASE CHECK OUT HER STORIES!!) As for e-mail, well, I'm sorry, I'm not allowed to give that out. (stupid parental rules -_-) SORRY!! I would LOVE to e-mail you guys, but, alas, it wasn't meant to be. *sighs* As for and MSN messenger, um, I don't even know what that is (^^") so chances are I don't have one!! That's why you have to keep writing your stories! So I can keep talking to you! PLEASE review this chappie! I can't wait to talk to you again. P.S- I LOVED that 'Angels' fanfic you dedicated to me!! ^^ It was so SWEET and KAWAII!! THANK YOU!! *gives Iris a Yami plushie and Lily-chan a Dark Magician Yugi, a Change of Heart Ryou, and a Pharaoh Yami plushie* ^_^
~anonymous: Yay!! I'm SO glad you liked!! ^_^ *looks over review one more time, then blushes* Gosh. Do you really think so? I would like to write a real novel someday, but I never thought that this would come close. THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!! *gives anon. a Yugi plushie* As for updating, I TRY to update as soon as I can. However, the only way I can upload a document is at my mom's work and I don't go there often. Otherwise, I'd have chapters up WAY more often, Sorry!! ^^" PLEASE review this chapter!! ^_^
~finnigangirl: 0_0 Wow. You actually keep reviewing. THANKS!! *gives Fin. a Yugi plushie that's dressed in a Dark Magician's costume* You ROCK!! ^_^ Are there any other characters or questions you'd like to ask me about? I'd be happy to answer!! ^^ As for me being a fantastic author, well, *blushes* gosh, thanks. ;_; You people are SO nice!! *gives a Change of Heart Ryou to Fin.* THANK YOU!! (In case anyone can't tell, the better the review, the more plushies you get. ^^) I hope you enjoy this chapter! Please keep reviewing! *hands over a Flame Swordsman Joey* ^^
~Razanaur: ^^ Yep! Tea and Kaiba are one of my favorite couples! You are actually the first to not say anything against the couple! Thanks! *hands Razanaur a Joey plushie* Please keep reviewing! I hope you continue to like this story! ^^
~katie: Sorry! I'm trying to get these up as soon as possible, but I'm high school now and apparently the homework hours do agree with the fanfic hours. ^^" But I'll try! I am glad that you liked the story though! Keep reviewing! *gives a Ryou plushie* ^^
~Wingleader Sora Jade: You know, I still can't believe you review my stories. It feels weird when an author you admire reviews one of your own stories. It's SO COOL!! ^^ And you get to find out who the caped guy is in this chapter. By the way, your last guesses were closer. Both Malik and Shadi will be in this chapter though. As for whether or not Duke Devlin will be in this story, well, I wasn't going to unless someone requested it. So, I'll take your review as a request! ^^ One problem though. I don't know how I'll put him in here. If you have any ideas, please tell me! Otherwise it's going to be awhile before he's in here! ^^ Like I'm telling everybody, you don't HAVE to like Tea/Kaiba. I just like that couple so I wanted to put that in here. Also, my brother threatened some pretty crazy things if I didn't make Seto a good guy. ^^" Plus, I only like him when he's nice. But, yeah, I think Seto's an okay character. Anyway, as you can tell I'm NOT going to bash Tea. I always think it'd be funny if she's the only one who get's to insult him (except for Joey) and live. There's my sense of humor. ^^ Also, I am TRYING to update as much as I can, but it's kind of hard (long story) PLEASE KEEP REVIEWING!! But just for being such a GREAT reviewer you get these! *gives W.S.J a Change of Heart Ryou plushie and a Duke Devlin plushie AND a Goku (the Kuribo) plushie* I hope you like them! ^_^
~Millennium Dreamer: Wow. I LOVE your name! Now why can't I come up with a name that cool? ^^ Anyway, I am SO glad you liked it. I COMPLETELY understand if you don't like the Seto/Tea couple. *read above responses for details* I'm just happy that you still reviewed! ^^ As for if Yami Bakura is going to be in this ............................... ...............................................................DEFINITELY!!! !! I think he is SUCH A COOL CHARACTER!!! ^^ You can count on him being in at least a few more chapters. Thanks for reviewing! It really made me feel good! *gives M.D Yami and Yugi plushies for being such a nice reviewer* Thank you so much! PLEASE keep reviewing! ^_^
Tenshi: *is still plopped on a chair, exhausted* Well, hi everybody! I didn't know that this would take so long to update! *blushes* And I didn't know so many people liked this fanfic!
Yugi: *walks in, looks around and sees no Kerra* 0_0 Hey, where's Kerra?
Tenshi: *looks over at Yugi* Oh she went to go hang out with Iris-sama.
Yugi: 0_0 What?! You mean, Lily has to deal with Iris AND Kerra!
Tenshi: Yep.
Yugi: *looks serious and talks slowly to Tenshi* Tenshi. Think about this. You just let your yami go over to ANOTHER yami's house that has one of your friends there. Now what do you think is going to happen.
~over at Lily-chan's place~ Kerra: IT'S TIME TO PARTY!! IT'S TIME TO PARTY!!
Iris: *is playing the music REALLY loudly and is dancing*
Lily: 0_0 TENSHI!! ~*~
Tenshi: 0_0 Oh. ^_^ Oh well.
Yugi: -_- *sighs*
Tenshi: ^^ Anyway, people, I sure hope you like this chapter! One thing you should keep in mind is that this takes place AFTER we left with Seto, but DURING the last time we left off.
Yugi: Uh? I don't get it.
Tenshi: You'll see. Um, Yugi can you do the disclaimer?
Yugi: ^_^ Sure! Disclaimer: Yami's Tenshi does not own Yugioh! or its characters. In fact, she does not own the title and she *barely* owns the plot. The plot is based on the Yugioh! magna and/or the anime series. There are also some parts based off of other people's fanfics. So if any parts sound familiar, chances are Tenshi doesn't own them. Kazuki Takahashi has full ownership of any and all Yugioh! merchandise or anything to do with that show. In other words, please do not sure Yami's Tenshi. Thank you.
Tenshi: Alright! *grabs Yugi and they snuggle into their beanbags* Please read and review at the end! But for now, enjoy chapter four people! ^_^
Chapter Four: Enter the Darkness, Stolen Souls
~//One should always beware the man with a double heart. The light in his heart is strong, but so is his evil.//~
"Who are you?" Joey shouted at the cloaked stranger before him. Letting out a small growl, his opinion of the man was slowly deteriorating. Why would a strange person be doing here anyway? It didn't matter to Joey. All he knew was here was a stranger he knew nothing about and might prove to be a threat to his new found family. After all, Serenity, Ryou and Yugi were right behind him and Tristan and he would die than let anything happen to them. "What do you want?"
The man chuckled and something golden on his face glinted in the moonlight. "Quite a fighter, aren't you?" he mocked. A gold glint came from his face once more. "Ah, yes, a young worrier. Hmm, always protecting your friends to the very end aren't you? Such loyalty is something to be admired."
Tristan shared his friend's apprehensive and the more he was around this guy the less he distrusted him. "Hey, in case you didn't hear right," he called out. "He was asking you a question!"
Again, another chuckle. "Oh, yes, he was, wasn't he? Well, if you simply MUST know," the man removed his hood to reveal long, silver hair. "You may call me Pegasus."
Behind the two defenders, Yugi shivered. There was something strange about this man. Most could see it right off. Having only one, normal brown eye, the man's left eye was, instead, made out of a golden object that resembled an eye. Even more creep was the way it kept gleaming even though there was very little light.
But there was something more that bothered the small boy. This man, "Pegasus", radiated something that Yugi could not quite put a name to. Power? Yes, but it wasn't from him this great magic was coming from. Yugi had a sneaking suspicion that there was something about that golden eye that radiated great power. Now if only he could figure it out! The name "Pegasus" sounded vaguely familiar but it meant nothing to him. It looked as though Yugi would have to wait patiently, and cautiously, for his answers.
Pegasus continued, as though unaware of the many eyes of scrutiny upon him, "As I said, I have a proposition to make to you all." He tossed some silver strands away from the golden eye and continued to talk to them as though they were disobedient children who didn't know what they did wrong and he was pointing out the obvious. "You see, there are some items that are... "mine" if you will, that were... stolen, you see, from me, of course, and now I need some help getting them "back". Unfortunately, I can't get them myself, but with all of you," he got a gleam in his eye that made Yugi shiver, "perhaps I can get them back."
"And why should we help you?" Tristan growled.
"Because if you don't," Pegasus sounded playfully exasperated, then he held up what looked to be a duel monsters card. Ryou took a sharp in take of breath. To have duel monsters encased in cards, this man must either be someone of extreme importance or an outlaw. Flipping to the other side, the group of friends gasped in surprise. Instead of seeing a picture of a duel monster, there was instead a picture of a boy with long black hair and he had a terrified look on his face. For some reason, Yugi and Ryou felt slightly sick. Pegasus smirked, "I'll take your souls away."
Joey hesitated. This guy was surely talking a bunch of bologna! What kind of person could steal someone's soul? He shook his head. No, he had never believed in magic and he wouldn't start now. This guy was obviously some kind of psycho!
"Forget it!" Joey cried. "We'd never help a creep like you!"
"Oh really?" Pegasus smirked. "Let's see if I can change your mind!" Suddenly, the golden eye glowed, really glowed, with a light so bright that the teenagers had to cover their eyes from it, it pained them so.
'What's going on?' Joey wondered. Suddenly, two cries of pain came from both beside him and behind him. A race of alarm surged through him. He knew those voices!
He uncovered his eyes just as the last bits of light were fading only to look, horrified, on the current scene. "Tristan," he cried in anguish. "Serenity!" His friend and his sister had suddenly collapsed. Yugi had managed to catch Serenity and Ryou was just about strong enough to slow Tristan's fall. Joey didn't understand. What had happened to them?
Outraged, Joey whirled on Pegasus. "What did you do to them, creep-a- zoid!" he raised a fist threateningly. "What the hell did you do to them!"
Still having that annoying smirk on his face, Pegasus held up not only that one card, but now two more were held in that hand. In terrified awe, Joey gazed upon his friends' cards. Tristan looked surprised and scared. Serenity looked so afraid that it broke Joey's heart. Fighting back tears, Joey screamed, "Give them back, asshole!"
"Hmm," Pegasus pretended to think about it. "No."
"Why, you," Joey was now trembling with rage. Just who did this guy think he is? Filled with anger, he charged toward the magician and moved into a tackle.
Pegasus merely sidestepped.
Crashing into the ground, Joey ignored the pain and stood up to face Pegasus once more.
"I wouldn't do that again." Pegasus sneered.
"Or else, what?" Joey spat.
"Those two were merely a show of what I can do," Pegasus casually nodded toward the terrified Yugi and Ryou. "Like I said, I need your assistance. It's up to you to decide how much 'convincing' you need."
Joey hesitated. Would this guy really do such a thing?
Seeing the boy's hesitation, Pegasus glanced over at the two innocent beings. He didn't quite understand he had been told to come here for help. These urchins were not anything uncommon that he couldn't have just picked off the streets. His eyes narrowed. Except for those two. They held such innocence that Pegasus had never known to be possible. Pegasus had quickly scanned the group's mind when he had first appeared. He smirked. It was hard not to like these kids. The red haired girl had been full of cheerful optimism, the brown haired boy so full of protective loyalty, and this blonde warrior had such loyal ties of the heart. But it was the other two that caught his interests. At first glance, their thoughts held no surprises. However, upon more observation, he was stunned at what he had found. It was as though no thoughts of darkness had ever crossed their minds! Pegasus thought about this. Perhaps he could use these two souls for what he needed. They certainly had more than enough innocence to do the purpose. His gaze landed on the short, tri-colored haired boy. A vague feeling filled Pegasus, as though he was missing something important, but he pushed it away. This boy just might be the link he needed. Raising a long finger, Pegasus pointed it at Yugi and smirked. "Perhaps this young boy shall be next."
Yugi gasped and felt his cheeks drain of color. Ryou looked on, horrorfied. Yukina and Kagerou growled and bared their teeth, as though daring this strange man to take the innocent away from them.
It had exactly the effect Pegasus wanted.
Joey felt as though his heart would stop. No, not Yugi! He couldn't! His head pounding, the blonde felt a wave of hopelessness come over him. When he had first come to live in this place, he had promised that nothing and no one would ever hurt his family. But he had been wrong. He hadn't been strong enough to protect his friend or his little sister. Now this strange man wanted to take the boy that was almost like Joey's little brother? He couldn't let that happen! Joey had lost everything else. He wouldn't lose Yugi too.
~//The fire warrior's soul is strong, but the light softens his heart.//~
Joey stood up and hung his head. "Fine. What is it you want us to do?"
Pegasus smirked. 'Bingo'. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *
Ryou thought, 'I sure wish I knew where we are going-ouch!'. Bumping his foot into a rock, he lost his balance and fell face-first onto the ground. "Ow," Ryou groaned, as he sat up and rubbed his face. He felt his face fill with tears as a wave of self-pity filled him. It wasn't fair! Just when life was looking good, someone had to come and take it away.
"Koo?" a soft voice murmured. Ryou looked up to see Goku hop onto his lap. The duel monster had the biggest eyes Ryou had ever seen. And they were teared up with worry. Worry for him.
A soft wet nose touched Ryou's bare arm. Startled, Ryou saw Yukina lean her soft head against his arm. Ryou was stunned. The idea that anyone would worry about him was completely over his head.
"Ryou?" a soft voice asked.
Hearing his friends worried voice, Ryou quickly rubbed his eyes with his sleeves. "It's okay, Yugi," he looked up into wide, violet eyes and he allowed a soft smile to fill his angelic face. "I just sort of landed hard is all."
Giving his own smile, Yugi offered Ryou a hand, which the albino boy took happily.
"Aw, oh sweet," Pegasus's voice cut through, causing both innocents to mentally flinch. "Such shows of friendship. Starts to make me wish I hadn't eaten lunch."
"Leave them alone, Pegasus," Joey growled. Even with the knowledge of Pegasus's might, Joey still didn't show complete submission. He now stayed as faithfully by the two innocents's sides as the duel monsters did. It was part of Joey's nature to never show fear. This was no different.
The silver haired man only sneered. "Oh, don't let me ruin your fun! But," he said, a hint of warning on the edge of his tongue. "we really should get moving."
Catching the hint, Yugi and Ryou hurriedly rushed to Joey's side and the group once more resumed their trek.
'It sure would be a lot more better if we knew where we are going,' Yugi thought to himself, keeping an eye for anything that might signify a destination. Already they had been traveling a week and for all that could be said against Pegasus, mistreating them wasn't one. The man, most strangely, always made sure they rested and were fed. Joey had scoffed that the magician simply didn't want to handle any dead bodies. But, Yugi, who usually could see the good in any person, was having a hard time figuring the man out. The group was now miles away from the village and the Monster forest and they were now scaling some mountainous hills that were slowly growing into full sized mountains. Now and then a stretch of flat land appeared, but nothing worth remembering. Yugi had never heard or seen this place, he was sure, but he had a vague idea that the capital city, Memphis, where the pharaoh lived, was some ways from these very mountains. 'Who knows where this madman is taking us!'
"Ah," Pegasus smoothed. "We are here."
The three friends almost crashed into each other because of the sudden stop. Peeking behind Pegasus's noble robes, the three blinked in bemusement. What was this man so pleased about?
There was nothing here! They were standing on a plain, exactly like the thousands of others they had crossed, and a mountain's mighty base, like countless others they had passed, rose before them. So, what in the world did the man mean they were 'here'?
As if sensing the confused expressions, Pegasus strode forward to a giant boulder. Then bowing his head, as though in prayer, the mighty magician started up a chant.
"Akit zombrie sonanny zang," he muttered, his brow sweating in concentration. "Tonyou shou fijljto igjwo tang! Akiro konami shueisha belont! Kazuki takahashi!"
'That's it,' Joey thought, wide eyed. 'The old man's lost it. He didn't have much to begin with, but, boy, has he lost it!'
Then, to the surprise of everyone excluding Pegasus, there took up a mighty rumble and, slowly, as though reluctant to move from its perch, the boulder moaned and grumbled its way to the side. With a mighty crash that made everyone jump, the dust cleared to reveal a dark entrance to a cave.
"It worked," Pegausus softly relished in his glee, so that none other heard him. "Now, Cecilia, you won't have to wait much longer."
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"What do you mean you want us to go in there?!" Joey snapped at Pegasus. This man was definitely out of his mind! Boy, if it weren't for the fact Pegasus held not only Serenity and Tristan, but his and the rest of his friends' future in that crummy eye of his, Joey would have really given him a what-for!
Ignoring Joey, Pegasus continue his explanation, "The items are somewhere down there. All you have to do is find them and bring them to me."
Meekly, Ryou interrupted, asking, "But how do we know what to look for?"
Thankfully, Pegasus did not seem upset at the input, but there was a hint of annoyance as he said, "They are all golden and have the same symbol as my Millennium Eye." Pegasus pointed to his golden eye as it gleamed, as though proud to have its name mentioned. "There are four in all: the Millennium Necklace, the Millennium Key, the Millennium Scale and the Millennium Ring. Just find them and bring them back to me. If you manage to do so, then I will revive your friends and I will be out of your lives- forever!"
'Geez,' Joey thought. 'Now there's a temptin' offer.'
Trying not to show his fear, Joey leaned his hand against the entrance way. It sure was dark down there! Oh man. He'd do anything for Tristan and Serenity, but couldn't it have been something easier! 'Remember,' he chided himself. 'Just go in and get the items. Sounds easy. We should be back in bed by eight!' Suddenly, Joey fancied that he heard a scorpion scuttle away down in the blackness. He gulped. 'Okay. Maybe in bed by nine.'
"It sure is spooky down there," Ryou whispered, coming up to stand by his friend.
"Yeah," Yugi gulped. standing in the middle of the entrance. "But we have to do this. For Tristan and Serenity's sake!"
Ryou and Joey nodded.
Taking a deep breathe, the three of them-
didn't move.
"I think you should be going now," Pegasus said, actually managing to sound annoyed.
"Don't rush us!" Joey called back.
Smirking, Pegasus glided up to the three teenagers. "Well, boys if you're too scared to do this," he gave all three a fierce shove down the dark steps. "Let me give you a little push!"
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Clinging together, the three friends bravely made their way along the dark tunnel. After landing at the bottom of the stairs, with bruises all over, the three friends had found to their relief that the way was lighted by torches. However, the torches only lit the way for a step or two, and it was terrifying to walk from light to next. None of them voiced their fear, but all felt it. Drawing their courage from each other, they kept managing one more step.
They were starting to get nervous now. There was no way to tell how far they had been going, how long they had been down here, and there was no sign of anything golden down here. Too much doubt and not enough light was starting to make the boys uncomfortable. However, if they hadn't liked their predicament before, they certainly weren't going to like it now!
"Oh man," Joey groaned.
Ahead of them lay three tunnels, each as melancholy and gloomy as the next. Nothing set one apart, labeling either a way to the items or a dangerous trap. The only for sure was, the group wouldn't know until they went down a path.
"I guess you know what this means," Joey stuttered, glancing down the dark path. Oh boy. Was it just him or did a pair of red eyes just glow back at him?
"We'll have to split up," Ryou voiced. His voice sounded smooth, but he could feel his body trembling. The idea of being alone in one of the tunnels was almost more then he could bare.
Nodding and muttering, each chose a separate path. Joey, glancing into every corner and sweating from fear, went down the left path. Ryou, stuttering and nervous, went down the path on the right. And Yugi, feeling more lost and scared then ever before, bravely took the solitary march down the middle path.
'This is so cliche,' they all thought.
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Joey was, to put lightly, freaked out. There was just something about being alone in a dark and creepy cave that did that to people. He had never been one to listen to suppositious folk lore, but he was sure that something out there was giving him a bad feeling.
'Get over yourself,' Joey scolded himself. 'You're here to save Tristan and Serenity. So at lest focus on your task!'
Something scuttled by and Joey snapped around.
His eyes widened as he saw an edge of a cape disappear into the darkness. Gulping he raised up his fists, "C'mon out!" A dark figure flashed by on his side and Joey turned around to see them disappear. "I'm not afraid of you!" That was a big bluff considering how his insides were turning.
Hoping his ears were deceiving him, Joey could have sworn that he had heard a sharp hiss of breath. "Where are you?" he called out. There was another hiss.
Then all went dark.
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Ryou was shaking so hard that he was sure his body was about to fall apart. There was something wrong about this tunnel. He could feel it.
Suddenly, he took a deep breathe. There it was again! That feeling that coursed through his body without explanation. It was like being pinched and prodded except that it was on his heart, not his skin.
~*Ryou*~
Ryou stopped, eyes wide in shock and horror.
~*Ryou. Help me.*~
Closing his eyes tightly, Ryou pressed his closed hands as close to his body as he could possibly get and his knees pressed together downward. It was like being in a fetal position standing up. But it gave him no comfort.
~*Ryou. Please help me. Only you can!*~
Tears pricked amber eyes and a sob heaved its way up Ryou's throat only to get caught in a cough. That voice sounded so sad, so terribly, terribly, sad that it broke his heart. Why was this man (he could tell it was man because of the voice) calling out to him?
~*Please Ryou. Please!*~
Another sob heaved its way up and Ryou took off in a dash, tears streaming down his cheeks.
~*Ryou...*~
The white haired innocent didn't give far before he felt the ground leave him. The dark earth became the barren roof and all swirled together as Ryou's world went dark.
~*Ryou.*~
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'Is it just me or is this tunnel getting.. lighter?' Yugi thought.
It wasn't just him. The farther he went in this tunnel, the brighter it got. Soon, to Yugi's complete amazement, he found himself before a large door. Beyond it, bright beams of light, so bright that it hurt Yugi's eyes to look at them, shone out. Curiosity getting the best of the boy, Yugi had a desperate wish to open the large door.
As hearing the boy's heart, the door slowly creaked open and revealed a wondrous sight.
The boy's violet eyes widened as he took in the magnificent sight of countless piles of gold and rubies and sapphires. So many riches the boy hadn't even dreamed of! Walking as though in a dream, Yugi, gaping, gazed all around him. Anyone else might have been tempted to grab some of the gold, but some part of Yugi warned him not too. Stopping still, Yugi gazed at the wall before him. There was a large, stone portrait hanging on the giant wall and Yugi let his mind take it all in, though he couldn't quite understand the image.
On the left side of the stone tablet was a tall man that wore the robes Yugi recognized to be that of a high priest's. His eyes were hard and serious and his firm hand reached out to the magic flame while the other gripped a staff. Above his head, a dragon opened its might jaws, to roar some fear into its enemy. A clawed hand reached out ready to strike out at the right moment. Yugi shivered. He didn't like this man.
Turning his gaze to the other side, Yugi jumped in surprise!
It was him!
Blinking rapidly, Yugi took a closer inspection. No, it wasn't him. Of course, it wasn't. But the man, whoever he was, looked almost like his clone. The same wild, tri-colored hair, but Yugi could tell that this man was different and he studied the image with withheld breath.
The man wore the noble attire of the pharaoh and he obviously looked the role. His stance was proud and defiant, his chin held up with arrogance, and his eyes gleamed with power. His mighty hand stretched out to focus on the magic flame and there was an aura about him that made Yugi's head bow a little in reverence. Whoever this man was, Yugi felt strong admiration pump his heart wildly. Oh, what he would give to meet such a person. Deep in his heart, Yugi knew, with the way dreamer's know, that this man was a wonderful person and his heart almost ached with a longing he couldn't understand.
Above the pharaoh's head, Yugi saw, with great surprise, the Dark Magician charge into battle, his staff pointed at the enemy, ready to defend his master's honor. Fingering his deck lovingly, Yugi felt that he was liking this pharaoh more by the minute. Everyone knew that Dark Magicians rarely chose masters to serve and those chosen had something that was to be revered.
Stepping closer to the tablet, Yugi reached out to touch it when his foot knocked against something. Startled, Yugi looked down to see a golden box with strange symbols lying at his feet. A golden eye gleamed up at him.
~*Yugi*~
Feeling himself go into a trance, Yugi reached out to touch the box not noticing the dark figure that was watching him. As his fingertips gently brushed the surface of the box, it started to glow a comforting, warm light. Yugi felt himself give a sigh as peace filed him for the first time in a long time.
Then the world went dark.
Fin.*
Tenshi: Well, there you go! ^^
Yami: 0_0 That's it?! Sheesh! When am I ever going to be in this story?
Tenshi: I sort of already put you in.
Yami: You did? *rereads story* Oh. Right.
Tenshi: *sighs* Does anyone pay attention? --" Oh well. Anyway, people just for kicks, I have two contests (sort of) and there will be prizes! (sort of) ^^
1) The author of Yugioh! was mentioned somewhere in this story. Can you tell me where? (I know easy, but this is just for kicks.) prize: a plushie of your choice! ^^
2) Okay I need help. W.S.J has requested that I put in Duke Devlin in the story. Problem: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT HIM IN HERE!!! So, if you guys have any ideas, PLEASE TELL ME!!! prize: a Yugi plushie and/or a Ryou plushie, plus you get your name mentioned! ^^
3) Another problem. I need a name for Malik and Ishizu's dad. I have an idea, but I don't really like it. So if you guys have any ideas, TELL ME!! PLEASE!!!! prize: again a Yugi/Ryou plushie and you get mentioned in the story
Tenshi: Okay I know these are lame contests and let's face it- they're not even really contests. -_- And the prizes are awful. BUT I STILL NEED HELP!! So, again, please leave an idea in your review! Thanks! Anyway, I'll TRY to get the next chapter up soon, but I don't know when. --" But now I have to go get Kerra back. Lily-chan says that they found the sugar and, well, let's just say it isn't going to be pretty. So, until next time, C'ya! ^_^
Yugi: Remember 2 reviews = NEW CHAPTER!! That's all she needs!! So please leave a review! Flames are welcome! ^^