The Past Is Present
Rating: PG13 (blah, blah, blah, I'm not really gonna explain this anymore)
Genre: um, oh geez, uh Drama, and, uh, some Angst, huh, I think that's it....
Tenshi: Hello everybody! *is sitting on her beanbag next to Yugi*
Yugi: *has chocolate smeared on his face and has TONS of chocolate bars* Hello!
Duke: ^^ Sure is nice to be back!
Yami: *is actually NOT sulking and is sitting on his beanbag* I'm here.
Kerra: ^_^ *is very pleased because she gets to sit next to Yami* Me too!
Duke: 0_0 Wow. You guys actually decided to come?
Yami: Well, I FINALLY *glares at Tenshi* get to meet my hikari, so I wanted to make sure a CERTAIN somebody doesn't mess it up.
Tenshi: -_- I'm not THAT bad.
Yugi: *looks at Kerra* Why are you here?
Kerra: *beams at Yami while the spirit backs away* Oh, let's just say I have reasons of my own.
Tenshi: *grins and opens her mouth to say something* Kerra and Yami, sit-
Kerra: *glares at Tenshi* Don't you even start!
Tenshi: *pouts*
*suddenly Malik's Dad (Akarkin) runs into the room chased by Millennium Dreamer & Wingleader Sora Jade*
Akarkin: 0_0 Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!
M.D: *waves a bat* Come back so I can rip you to shreds!
W.S.J: *is waving a sword* DIE!!!
*the 3 of them run out of the room*
Kerra, Tenshi, Duke, Yugi, Yami: ^^"
Yugi: ^^ Um, can they do that?
Tenshi: *shrugs* As long as they don't kill him yet. I still need for a few more chapters.
Yugi: 0_0 Uh *remembers the angry looks* what if they catch him?
Tenshi: Oh. *hasn't thought of that* ^^" Then I guess that we have to hope that Akarkin can run REALLY fast!
Yugi: *face faults* Nevermind, I'll just do the disclaimer. Disclaimer: Yami's Tenshi does not, has not, and never will own Yugioh! or its characters. They are copyrighted to Mister Kazuki Takahashi, who is a wonderful man. Also, some of these parts (if not most) are based of the Yugioh! series and they do not belong to Yami's Tenshi either. In fact, some parts will be almost word for word of what not only happened in the magna series but in the anime as well. If you recognize any of these parts, please realize that Yami's Tenshi claims to have no ownership of them. So please do not sue. Thank you.
Tenshi: CUTE!!! *hugs Yugi* ^^ Now, on to review responses!
Review Responses:
~ Finningangirl: ^^ That's okay. You don't HAVE to like Tea. I can see why CERTAIN people don't like her (*cough* Kerra *cough*) but I do. But, um *skin pales* Pair. Tea. Up. With. Yugi? I can't... it just... no way.. *faints* Kerra: *pops up* It seems even Tea fans have their limits. T: *sits up, but seems dazed* Sorry, I just.. *takes a deep breath* I do like Tea, but I can not, NOT see her and Yugi as an item! *shakes her head* I just can't! Kerra: *nods, but rolls her eyes* And yet you can pair her up with Kaiba? T: ^^ Hey, it's better than Yugi! *starts shaking again* The mere thought of them together just *shakes her head* Brr! Just gives me chills! K: *gives Tenshi a weird look* T: *confused* Sorry, what were we talking about? K: *sighs* You were replying to Finningangirl's review? T: ^^ Oh yeah! I am SO glad you keep reading and reviewing this! ^^ But I'm STILL not too sure when Mai is going to be in here. K: *turns to F.* Let's face it girl. Tenshi doesn't know what the heck she's doin'! T: ^^" She's right. This story is writing it's self. But you can be sure that when Mai DOES come in (which she will) then Joey's gonna go through some tough stuff! *winks* Anyway, since you're a better reviewer than I am a writer, I give you these! *hands F. a Princess Mai and a Knight-In- Shining-Armor Joey* I hope you like them! As to what happens next, well, I can't wait to see what happens either! ^_^
P.S- If you have ANY ideas on how to put Mai in, PLEASE let me know!!
~ magna_nut: ^^ Yay! You reviewed again! *is very, VERY happy* And NO, I DEFINITELY don't mind if you review each chapter. I LOVE it when people review! *gives magna_nut a big hug* Thank you! And *blushes* I'm not really that great. Seriously. I still think that I'm a lousy author and I'm not too sure what it is about these stories that makes people want to read them. But thanks! *gives magna_nut a Dark Magician Yugi* ^^ And- yay!- Yugi and Yami FINALLY meet in this chapter! It took me what? *thinks* Nine chapters? Now that's pretty pathetic! ^^" But, I hope you like how this turns out! ^^ Also, no, I'm sorry, but you guessed wrong about the Dark Magician Girl thing. But you made a nice guess! I like your reason better than the one I picked! *gives magna_nut a Joey plushie because she humored Tenshi* Anyway, my reason isn't that good. ^^" Please keep reviewing! ^_^
~ Smarty1: *looks out with binoculars and sees Smarty1 buried in plushies* *waves* Hiya Smarty! Thanks for reviewing again! ^^ Anyway, thanks for the compliment! Do you think I'm adding in too many O.Cs? I hope not! 'Cause I've got tons more coming along! *hands Smarty an Angel Ryou plushie and gives Gab a Yugi plushie* Thanks for reviewing! I hope you like the chapter! ^_^
~ MillenniumDreamer: ^^" I am SO sorry M.D! The only reason I EVER hurt the characters is for plot purposes ONLY!! PLEASE don't be mad at me! *ducks* I'M SORRY!! *gives M.D a bag full of Malik plushies* Please forgive me! ^^" I still hope you enjoy this chapter at least! ^_^
~ bast4: ^^ Yay! I LOVED your review! It made me SO happy! *gives bast tons of plushies* ^^ Anyway, as you can see, I'm, sort of, getting back to Yugi and Ryou. (Ryou will come in later) Also, thanks for the compliment but (^^") I don't think the prophecy's that good. It's more like an original kind of author's note. ^^" So, basically it's just things that I wanted to say. It wasn't until later that I decided to turn it into a prophecy. But I'm glad you liked it! Also, I must say that you have VERY good taste! ^^ *gives bast4 a D.M and a D.M.G plushie* Thank you so much for the compliments! I ALWAYS worry about what the readers think and it really helps when someone points out what they like. *gives bast4 a hug* THANKS! I hope you enjoy the next chapter! ^_^
~ Wingleader Sora Jade: ^____^ *gives W.S.J a BIG hug* Yay!!! You're back!!! I'm SO glad you decided to review! ^^ *gives her another hug* ^^ I'm so happy!!!! Please keep reviewing! *gives W.S.J a Malik and a Duke plushie* ^_^
~ Pooka228: ^^ Yeah, you were REALLY close on that guess! *gives Pooka a Ryou plushie for guessing* Too bad though. Also, thanks for understanding my point of view on the whole yoai/shonen-ai thing. I TOTALLY respect your opinions and I'm really grateful that you have the decency, which others seem to lack (thinks back on all the awful people she's met), so thank you very, very much. ^^ *gives Pooka an Angel Yugi plushie because she's SO awesome* I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the chapters! ^_^
~ The Chaotic Ones: 0_0 Oh. My. Gosh. I AM SO SORRY!!! *quickly gives the three of them TONS of plushies* I didn't realize that there were THREE of you! ^^" Which, I guess was pretty stupid of me, so SORRY!! ^^" Anyway, I am SO happy that you guys enjoy reading this. (Why ANYONE can enjoy this fic is BEYOND me! ^^") But I am glad you like this. Please keep reviewing! You guys are SO totally cool! ^_^
Tenshi: Guys, I am SO sorry about not updating sooner. My reason will be posted below. Well, I think that about wraps everything.
Kerra: *is slowly moving towards Yami* Not quite.
Yami: 0_0 *is backing away from Kerra* Can we just get to the chapter?
*everyone gets comfy in their beanbags*
Tenshi: *grabs a doughnut* Well, everyone I hope you enjoy this chapter! I worked really hard on this! Anyway, roll fic!
Chapter 8: One Half Meets the Other
*//The Light shall meet the Darkness and joy shall be abundant. Yet even then, Fate prepares for the Darkness to make his choice. But does the Light remain unaware?//*
*~Dream Sequence~* (Yugi's POV)
I think there is something wrong with me. Whenever I dream, I always seem to be floating in a place that I can't quite see. I can't feel or see anything. I felt my throat twitch, a sign that if it could have, I would have heard my own whimper.
"I'm getting worried," a voice said. It sounded so familiar, yet I couldn't quite place it. At first I thought it was that spirit's, for they sounded similar and they were both male, but this one was different. This one felt more- more what?- younger, brighter, child-like for all that worry dripped with his words.
I heard a girl's laugh.
"Don't worry!" she giggled. "I'm sure everything will turn out alright!"
This girl's voice also sounded familiar, but it was more like a voice I heard in a dream, something that was heard so long ago.
The boy sighed. "I hope so," he admitted. "But still, anything can go wrong."
It came to me that these two were not talking to me and they probably didn't even know that I was listening. Knowing that it was rude to eavesdrop, I tired not to listen. But my ears still picked up their words.
"I know," the girl's voice grew somber. "But we still have to hope that things will turn out right."
"But this wasn't supposed to happen in the first place!" the boy cried.
The girl answered, firmly, "Yes, it did. And you know it."
There was a sigh. "Do you mind telling me again, Mana?" the boy asked, wearily as though he still couldn't understand.
A sudden pity and understanding filled the girl's voice, "While it's true that this wasn't supposed to happen, perhaps it's a good thing it did. The Pharaoh must learn this lesson and this was the only way it could be taught."
The boy chocked on what seemed to be a sob, "But what if this doesn't work, Mana? Things have already been messed up from where I came from and everyone had been so sure that it wouldn't. Everything was set up for us to finally win. I know that the Darkness has to learn his lesson- and I really hope he does!- but there is still a chance that he could still choose wrong! What then?"
My heart went out to the boy who was holding back his sobs.
The girl whispered, "Then, as you know all too well, the Darkness shall be consumed, the Light forever lost, and nothing will be saved."
A panic raced down my spine. How familiar those words seem! What are they talking about? Who are the 'Darkness' and the Light? I feel my mind come back to reality and I feel like screaming out my frustration.
'Why is it no one listens to the short guy?!'
~End Dream~ (End Yugi's POV)
Soft, perfect eyelids slowly blinked open to reveal innocent violet eyes. Bemused, Yugi looked around to find himself surrounded by a darkness that was kept at bay only by a few torches. Startled, the former slave recognized this to be the same room he had once been in. Yet, what had happened to all the gold and treasure?
Worried and confused, Yugi sat up, not noticing what he had left on the floor, and blinked a few times, so his wide eyes could grow accustomed to the darkness. After a few seconds, his pupils had absorbed enough light to see a large, wooden door shut tight against cold, stone walls. Jetting back into reality, Yugi pushed himself onto his feet and dashed to the floor.
For some reason, his body was exhausted and he was breathing hard by the time his palms slid across the smooth, wood door. Grabbing the metal handle, Yugi pulled- only to find that the door was sealed tight. Despair filling him, his mind refused to give up hope and the young boy continued to zealously tug on the door. Alas, his efforts gained nothing and, his energy spent, he slowly fell to his knees, sobbing. His hands curled into tiny fists and they banged half-heartedly against the door.
He was trapped.
Suddenly, a golden glint made Yugi turn his attention to the only other thing in the room. It was the same golden box and Yugi didn't have enough strength to wonder why it, of all things, had been left behind. The box gleamed as though calling to the young boy. Wearily, Yugi stood up and slowly made his way to the golden box and its strange carvings. When he finally stood before it, he stared down, memorized by the Eye that was carved on the top, which looked vaguely familiar. Then he sank to his knees. Yugi had a sudden epiphany of what it meant to be in a trance.
Dream-like, he reached his hand out and pulled away the lid. As soon as his hand gripped the cool gold, that feeling of peace washed over him and he felt his heart clench. Inside the box lay dozens of puzzle pieces, each as golden and shiny as the box that held them. His heart was pounding though and suddenly nothing else mattered for now everything made sense to him. It was strange and bizarre, but to Yugi it was more natural than anything he had ever known.
Reaching for a piece, his hand froze half-way there, for he still had enough strength to be hesitant. 'This is no time for puzzles,' he thought, dejectedly. 'I may be stuck here for all eternity, doomed for all time.' Thinking that way made his nose plug up and his eyes pool. Still, the box gleamed once more and Yugi felt that nothing would make him feel better than to solve the puzzle whatever it may be.
As his hands curled and lifted up one of the golden puzzle pieces, Yugi felt a jolt go through him and a vision befell him.
~
Pain. Loneliness. Smirk. Insults. Oh the pain!
~
Yugi gasped and his fists clenched together in an effort to regain his calm. What was that? The boy shivered. Glancing down at the shining pieces, Yugi hesitated. Should he take another chance?
A part of him screamed at him to assemble this puzzle. A part of him that usually lay dormant. Yet, the confidence and desperation that his mind was screaming at him convinced they young boy to reach once more into the box
Guided by his soothing heart, Yugi directed his hand toward a certain piece. Though he was still frightened, the boy didn't hesitate in lifting out another piece.
~
Horror. Tears. Pain. Wistfulness. Pity. Helplessness.
~
The shock was less this time, but it still made Yugi short of breath. He gazed at the puzzle pieces, one laying in each hand. Feeling a sense of purpose, Yugi put them each between his thumb and his index finger and moved them closely together. Yugi held his breath- and the two pieces snapped together.
*click*
~
Yugi felt a jolt go through him once more and a searing pain gripped his ribs as a fist suddenly slammed into his stomach. Staggering back, he gasped as another fist rammed into his cheek. He fell to the ground and was unmercifully bombarded by a series of punches. He gritted his teeth but did not cry out. A staggering loneliness gripped his heart and though tears flooded his eyes, not one was released from bondage. There were faces above him and though they were blurry, he could still make out the dominate smirks that adorned their faces. They laughed and pointed at him, flinging insults like knives. It was getting harder to breathe as the pain and sorrow seemed to crush Yugi. There were footsteps nearby, but they quickly faded away. He was horrified that he had accepted that no one would come and that no one cared about what happened to him. There were no friends to defend him. Or mourn for him in that case. Some people walked a little slower, meekly sending him pitying looks as one would offer bread to a beaten slave. Helplessness suffocated him and he passed out.
~
Crying, Yugi found himself once more found himself staring at a joined puzzle piece. The two seemed to form a corner of some sort. Scared yet desperate, Yugi's heart guided his hand to yet another puzzle piece and he added it to the two he already had. Not surprisingly, the pieces snapped together.
~
Sobbing, Yugi threw himself onto his bed. His fragile body shook with each sob. The sight and sound would have made even the coldest heart weep with pity and disgust at the human race. For what kind of people try to defile innocence? Clenching the blanket as though his life depended on it, Yugi choked back sobs. What would happen if his grandfather found him? As the old man's sad face flashed in his mind, Yugi managed to calm his breathing and rubbed his eyes on his already soaked sleeve. His heart and mind screamed for comfort. Gathering the strength to stand up, Yugi walked over to his desk and opened a drawer. Nestled in a corner, was a golden box with Egyptian hieroglyphics and Osiris's Eye etched onto it. Lifting it up, the sniffling, red-eyed boy walked back over to his bed and sat down. Yugi opened the lid to the box with the gentleness and familiarity of an old friend. Inside were golden pieces that gleamed back at him. Reaching into the box, Yugi pulled pieces out and tried to piece them all back together. Suddenly, everything seemed so overwhelming to the boy and he started to sob again. Through teary eyes, Yugi whispered a prayer into the gleaming pieces.
"Please," he poured his heart into his words. "Please, if you have any magic to grant a wish, send me a friend. That's all I ask for. A real friend."
~
With a gasp, Yugi found himself flung back into reality. In his hand were three puzzle pieces. In that moment, Yugi wanted nothing more than to fling the pieces from his hand and leave this place and memories behind him for all time. But again a part of his heart cried out to him. After he banished all logic, Yugi focused himself to one task- finishing the puzzle. Somehow, someway this was dearly important. Glancing back down at the many pieces that remained, Yugi almost shivered. Taking a deep breath, he mentally prepared himself for the images he knew would come and grabbed another puzzle piece.
~
"C'mon guys!" Yugi shouted, frantically reaching for his puzzle. "Give it back!"
Joey smirked, "Sorry, squirt." With that, he flung a golden piece out the window.
"No!" Yugi cried, racing to the window. He arrived just in time to see the golden eye splash into the pool and disappear to the bottom of the pool. A rush of despair filled him and Joey and Tristan laughed their way out the door.
~
"Heh heh," Ushio smirked, as he stood triumphantly above the moaning and groaning Joey and Tristan. Scratches and brusies covered their faces and their uniforns were covered in filth.
Yugi let out a gasp.
Ushio looked behind him and smiled mockingly. "Oh, look, it's little Yugi," he bared his teeth in a grin. "Came just in time to see me finish off these two clowns."
Yugi raced over to stand between Ushio and the injured teens. "Leave them alone," he said firmly, his eyes wide with fear.
Ushio laughed. "But out, kid," he smirked. "This is none of your business."
"I won't let you hurt my friends," Yugi cried.
Ushio narrowed his eyes in amusement. "Well then, kid," his fist closed together and his eyes gleamed for some bloody entertainment. "Congratulations. You've just moved to the front of the punch line."
Yugi braced himself for the beating he knew would come as Joey and a semi-conscious Tristan watched in silent horror.
~
Yugi felt himself growing weak. But he had to finish the puzzle. He must.
~
Yugi gingerly rubbed his bandaged bruises before returning to work on the puzzle. 'It's strange,' he thought, in wonder. 'Solving the puzzle is easy today.' On and on he worked, snapping the pieces together or turning the puzzle around so that it would fit another piece. Suddenly, he stopped in shock. For in his hands lay, a 3D pyramid of a puzzle with only a puzzle piece shaped hole in the middle. 'I,' Yugi gazed down at his treasure. 'I did it?!' With a joyous cry, he said, "When I fit the last part in, it's done!" Not taking his eyes off of the puzzle, Yugi reached into the golden box- only for his hand to curl around thin air. Alarmed, Yugi snapped his head around to look into the box. It was empty. 'It's gone,' he thought vaguely. Horrified, Yugi cried, "It's gone! The last puzzle piece isn't there!' Then, as though he still couldn't believe it, he whispered, "Gone?" He stood up so fast that he knocked his chair over and searched his small room in an almost obsessive manner- only to find nothing. Filled with anguish, he screamed, "IT'S GONE!" Dejected and all his hope gone, Yugi picked up his chair and sat back down at the desk. 'The puzzle, the puzzle,' he thought, sadly. 'I can never solve the puzzle!' Disappointed and angry, he banged his fist against the desk. 'I'll never get my wish!'
~
These visions were starting to wear Yugi out. What was the meaning of all of these? True, it was himself he was seeing, but he could swear that he had never lived through all of this? But that didn't matter now. He had to finish the puzzle!
~
A few moments later, Yugi heard soft footsteps behind him and, as expected, his grandfather's appeared over the shoulder. Blinking in surprise, the old man lifted up the puzzle and exclaimed, "Whoa ho... I'm amazed! You finished the Millennium Puzzle!"
Yugi couldn't even look at his grandfather. "No," he darted a glace back. "I couldn't finish it all, Grandpa.."
Solomon turned the puzzle over and gazed at the hole. "Let's see," he murmured, tracing the hole with his finger. "Ho ho.." Then he looked at his grandson knowingly. "Yugi.." he said. "You've poured your heart into this puzzle for the last eight years..." You should have more faith!"
"Huh?" Yugi turned to look at his grandpa.
Solomon continued, "Your wish will be granted!" Then he opened his hand to reveal the last piece. Yugi gasped.
"G-grandpa.." he stuttered. Overwhelmed with happiness and appreciating his grandfather more than ever, he quickly jumped up and hugged the old man. "Thank you!" he cried. "You found it for me!"
Solomon tried to retain his balance and gently pushed Yugi away. There was something that needed to be explained. "Yugi," he smiled. "I wasn't the one who found it..."
Yugi looked up at him, blinking. "Huh?"
Grinning, Yugi's grandfather explained how a teenager had come by, soaking wet despite the rain, and asked Solomon to give Yugi the last piece.
Too dazed to even wonder who could have possibly retrieved the piece, Yugi ran back to his puzzle. With one last glance back, Solomon shut the door behind him. Not even noticing that his grandfather was gone, Yugi held the last piece in one hand and the puzzle in the other.
'I'm finally going to complete the Millennium Puzzle!'
~
He was so close to finishing it. Feeling more tired than he could ever remember being, Yugi grasped the last puzzle piece in one hand and gazed down at the puzzle that lay in his other hand. He was finally going to finish it!
~
Hardly daring to breathe, Yugi eased his hand over to the puzzle and slid the bare edges in first.
~
What would happen when it was finished? The former slave could barely think. But even he could feel the excitement.
~
Centimeter by centimeter, the puzzle piece slid in. The puzzle was almost completely finished.
~
The tips of his finger and thumb brushed against cool gold and he pushed the puzzle piece into the opening, very slowly.
~
The puzzle piece slid in.
~
Yugi heard a click as the final piece connected with all the rest.
~* THE PUZZLE WAS COMPLETE*~
A bright light shone from the puzzle and Yugi dropped it with a yelp. Still weary, he collapsed on his back on the stone floor. Not even bothering to get up, he squeezed his eyes shut and his fingers dug into the hard floor. Trembling, Yugi felt fear for the unknown of what was happening.
Then, the light was gone.
Breathing hard, Yugi opened one eyelid cautiously. What he saw surprised him so much that both eyes flew open and he felt a gasp escape him. Now he trembled, not with fear, but with happiness and excitement.
For there stood a young man, the spitting image of Yugi. But this young man was taller, his features sharper, refined. Lightening bolts of golden hair shot up his crimson outlined raven hair. He wore simple clothes but one could tell that he was used to the finer things in life. Then, the young man's eyes slid upon, revealing crimson eyes that could be mistaken for a demon's. Upon seeing Yugi, however, they softened into a look of that of someone finally seeing a long lost brother.
Yugi knew he had every right and reason to be afraid of this man. That he SHOULD be afraid. But he wasn't. In fact, he was more happy than any time in his life.
"Yami," Yugi murmured.
The spirit smiled and bent down. "Yugi," he breathed. His crimson eyes shone.
With that, the two embraced each other and the two that remained hidden in the shadows could have sworn that two old friends had just been reunited.
*Fin.
Everyone: 0_0
Tenshi: ^^ Well?
*crickets*
Tenshi: Hello?
Duke: 0_0 Uh...
Yugi: 0_0 Well... that was... interesting.
Kerra: 0_0 'Interesting' isn't quite the word for it.
Yami: 0_0 No comment.
Tenshi: *sigh* Okay. Looks like I'll be leaving it to you (the readers) to tell me what you think.
Yugi: *puppy eyes* Please review!
Duke: *looks hopeful* Remember, 2 reviews = NEW CHAPTER! Well, usually.
Tenshi: Hey! Y'know, I had a very good reason as to why I was gone so long!
Duke: Suuuuureee, Tenshi.
Tenshi: Oh, whatever. *turns back to the readers* PLEASE don't be mad at me. And if you really want to know why I was gone and haven't updated in so long, then please read the below. But until next time, C'ya! ^_^
TENSHI'S APOLOGY AND REASON FOR WHY SHE HASN'T UPDATED:
Well, guys, as I've been saying (or not saying, I keep forgetting) I've been having a little trouble at school. My test grades weren't looking so good and my letter grades were even worse. Luckily, I wasn't and am not failing anything, but my parents said that until I did better on my tests, I couldn't go online or on the computer at all. So, I worked really hard and I got a B on my math test. (^^) Then, came the Biology test. I studied about FOUR AND A HALF HOURS (which is, like, WAY studying for me) for that test. I just took it on Thursday. My mom says that if I did really good on that test, then I can go back online. The good news is, I feel that, except for one question, I did pretty well. The bad news is my teacher said that we won't find out how we did until the end of next week. So, PLEASE wish me luck because until we find out how I did on that test, I can't update. But, anyway, I am sorry that I haven't been updating and it's been absolutely KILLING me that I couldn't really go online. SO PLEASE DON'T BE MAD. Thanks.
P.S- Wingleader Sora Jade: I just want to let you know that I REALLY hope that you're doing better than me in your high school. If so, than I want to congratulate you. If not, than I wish you all the luck in the world. ^^
Rating: PG13 (blah, blah, blah, I'm not really gonna explain this anymore)
Genre: um, oh geez, uh Drama, and, uh, some Angst, huh, I think that's it....
Tenshi: Hello everybody! *is sitting on her beanbag next to Yugi*
Yugi: *has chocolate smeared on his face and has TONS of chocolate bars* Hello!
Duke: ^^ Sure is nice to be back!
Yami: *is actually NOT sulking and is sitting on his beanbag* I'm here.
Kerra: ^_^ *is very pleased because she gets to sit next to Yami* Me too!
Duke: 0_0 Wow. You guys actually decided to come?
Yami: Well, I FINALLY *glares at Tenshi* get to meet my hikari, so I wanted to make sure a CERTAIN somebody doesn't mess it up.
Tenshi: -_- I'm not THAT bad.
Yugi: *looks at Kerra* Why are you here?
Kerra: *beams at Yami while the spirit backs away* Oh, let's just say I have reasons of my own.
Tenshi: *grins and opens her mouth to say something* Kerra and Yami, sit-
Kerra: *glares at Tenshi* Don't you even start!
Tenshi: *pouts*
*suddenly Malik's Dad (Akarkin) runs into the room chased by Millennium Dreamer & Wingleader Sora Jade*
Akarkin: 0_0 Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!
M.D: *waves a bat* Come back so I can rip you to shreds!
W.S.J: *is waving a sword* DIE!!!
*the 3 of them run out of the room*
Kerra, Tenshi, Duke, Yugi, Yami: ^^"
Yugi: ^^ Um, can they do that?
Tenshi: *shrugs* As long as they don't kill him yet. I still need for a few more chapters.
Yugi: 0_0 Uh *remembers the angry looks* what if they catch him?
Tenshi: Oh. *hasn't thought of that* ^^" Then I guess that we have to hope that Akarkin can run REALLY fast!
Yugi: *face faults* Nevermind, I'll just do the disclaimer. Disclaimer: Yami's Tenshi does not, has not, and never will own Yugioh! or its characters. They are copyrighted to Mister Kazuki Takahashi, who is a wonderful man. Also, some of these parts (if not most) are based of the Yugioh! series and they do not belong to Yami's Tenshi either. In fact, some parts will be almost word for word of what not only happened in the magna series but in the anime as well. If you recognize any of these parts, please realize that Yami's Tenshi claims to have no ownership of them. So please do not sue. Thank you.
Tenshi: CUTE!!! *hugs Yugi* ^^ Now, on to review responses!
Review Responses:
~ Finningangirl: ^^ That's okay. You don't HAVE to like Tea. I can see why CERTAIN people don't like her (*cough* Kerra *cough*) but I do. But, um *skin pales* Pair. Tea. Up. With. Yugi? I can't... it just... no way.. *faints* Kerra: *pops up* It seems even Tea fans have their limits. T: *sits up, but seems dazed* Sorry, I just.. *takes a deep breath* I do like Tea, but I can not, NOT see her and Yugi as an item! *shakes her head* I just can't! Kerra: *nods, but rolls her eyes* And yet you can pair her up with Kaiba? T: ^^ Hey, it's better than Yugi! *starts shaking again* The mere thought of them together just *shakes her head* Brr! Just gives me chills! K: *gives Tenshi a weird look* T: *confused* Sorry, what were we talking about? K: *sighs* You were replying to Finningangirl's review? T: ^^ Oh yeah! I am SO glad you keep reading and reviewing this! ^^ But I'm STILL not too sure when Mai is going to be in here. K: *turns to F.* Let's face it girl. Tenshi doesn't know what the heck she's doin'! T: ^^" She's right. This story is writing it's self. But you can be sure that when Mai DOES come in (which she will) then Joey's gonna go through some tough stuff! *winks* Anyway, since you're a better reviewer than I am a writer, I give you these! *hands F. a Princess Mai and a Knight-In- Shining-Armor Joey* I hope you like them! As to what happens next, well, I can't wait to see what happens either! ^_^
P.S- If you have ANY ideas on how to put Mai in, PLEASE let me know!!
~ magna_nut: ^^ Yay! You reviewed again! *is very, VERY happy* And NO, I DEFINITELY don't mind if you review each chapter. I LOVE it when people review! *gives magna_nut a big hug* Thank you! And *blushes* I'm not really that great. Seriously. I still think that I'm a lousy author and I'm not too sure what it is about these stories that makes people want to read them. But thanks! *gives magna_nut a Dark Magician Yugi* ^^ And- yay!- Yugi and Yami FINALLY meet in this chapter! It took me what? *thinks* Nine chapters? Now that's pretty pathetic! ^^" But, I hope you like how this turns out! ^^ Also, no, I'm sorry, but you guessed wrong about the Dark Magician Girl thing. But you made a nice guess! I like your reason better than the one I picked! *gives magna_nut a Joey plushie because she humored Tenshi* Anyway, my reason isn't that good. ^^" Please keep reviewing! ^_^
~ Smarty1: *looks out with binoculars and sees Smarty1 buried in plushies* *waves* Hiya Smarty! Thanks for reviewing again! ^^ Anyway, thanks for the compliment! Do you think I'm adding in too many O.Cs? I hope not! 'Cause I've got tons more coming along! *hands Smarty an Angel Ryou plushie and gives Gab a Yugi plushie* Thanks for reviewing! I hope you like the chapter! ^_^
~ MillenniumDreamer: ^^" I am SO sorry M.D! The only reason I EVER hurt the characters is for plot purposes ONLY!! PLEASE don't be mad at me! *ducks* I'M SORRY!! *gives M.D a bag full of Malik plushies* Please forgive me! ^^" I still hope you enjoy this chapter at least! ^_^
~ bast4: ^^ Yay! I LOVED your review! It made me SO happy! *gives bast tons of plushies* ^^ Anyway, as you can see, I'm, sort of, getting back to Yugi and Ryou. (Ryou will come in later) Also, thanks for the compliment but (^^") I don't think the prophecy's that good. It's more like an original kind of author's note. ^^" So, basically it's just things that I wanted to say. It wasn't until later that I decided to turn it into a prophecy. But I'm glad you liked it! Also, I must say that you have VERY good taste! ^^ *gives bast4 a D.M and a D.M.G plushie* Thank you so much for the compliments! I ALWAYS worry about what the readers think and it really helps when someone points out what they like. *gives bast4 a hug* THANKS! I hope you enjoy the next chapter! ^_^
~ Wingleader Sora Jade: ^____^ *gives W.S.J a BIG hug* Yay!!! You're back!!! I'm SO glad you decided to review! ^^ *gives her another hug* ^^ I'm so happy!!!! Please keep reviewing! *gives W.S.J a Malik and a Duke plushie* ^_^
~ Pooka228: ^^ Yeah, you were REALLY close on that guess! *gives Pooka a Ryou plushie for guessing* Too bad though. Also, thanks for understanding my point of view on the whole yoai/shonen-ai thing. I TOTALLY respect your opinions and I'm really grateful that you have the decency, which others seem to lack (thinks back on all the awful people she's met), so thank you very, very much. ^^ *gives Pooka an Angel Yugi plushie because she's SO awesome* I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the chapters! ^_^
~ The Chaotic Ones: 0_0 Oh. My. Gosh. I AM SO SORRY!!! *quickly gives the three of them TONS of plushies* I didn't realize that there were THREE of you! ^^" Which, I guess was pretty stupid of me, so SORRY!! ^^" Anyway, I am SO happy that you guys enjoy reading this. (Why ANYONE can enjoy this fic is BEYOND me! ^^") But I am glad you like this. Please keep reviewing! You guys are SO totally cool! ^_^
Tenshi: Guys, I am SO sorry about not updating sooner. My reason will be posted below. Well, I think that about wraps everything.
Kerra: *is slowly moving towards Yami* Not quite.
Yami: 0_0 *is backing away from Kerra* Can we just get to the chapter?
*everyone gets comfy in their beanbags*
Tenshi: *grabs a doughnut* Well, everyone I hope you enjoy this chapter! I worked really hard on this! Anyway, roll fic!
Chapter 8: One Half Meets the Other
*//The Light shall meet the Darkness and joy shall be abundant. Yet even then, Fate prepares for the Darkness to make his choice. But does the Light remain unaware?//*
*~Dream Sequence~* (Yugi's POV)
I think there is something wrong with me. Whenever I dream, I always seem to be floating in a place that I can't quite see. I can't feel or see anything. I felt my throat twitch, a sign that if it could have, I would have heard my own whimper.
"I'm getting worried," a voice said. It sounded so familiar, yet I couldn't quite place it. At first I thought it was that spirit's, for they sounded similar and they were both male, but this one was different. This one felt more- more what?- younger, brighter, child-like for all that worry dripped with his words.
I heard a girl's laugh.
"Don't worry!" she giggled. "I'm sure everything will turn out alright!"
This girl's voice also sounded familiar, but it was more like a voice I heard in a dream, something that was heard so long ago.
The boy sighed. "I hope so," he admitted. "But still, anything can go wrong."
It came to me that these two were not talking to me and they probably didn't even know that I was listening. Knowing that it was rude to eavesdrop, I tired not to listen. But my ears still picked up their words.
"I know," the girl's voice grew somber. "But we still have to hope that things will turn out right."
"But this wasn't supposed to happen in the first place!" the boy cried.
The girl answered, firmly, "Yes, it did. And you know it."
There was a sigh. "Do you mind telling me again, Mana?" the boy asked, wearily as though he still couldn't understand.
A sudden pity and understanding filled the girl's voice, "While it's true that this wasn't supposed to happen, perhaps it's a good thing it did. The Pharaoh must learn this lesson and this was the only way it could be taught."
The boy chocked on what seemed to be a sob, "But what if this doesn't work, Mana? Things have already been messed up from where I came from and everyone had been so sure that it wouldn't. Everything was set up for us to finally win. I know that the Darkness has to learn his lesson- and I really hope he does!- but there is still a chance that he could still choose wrong! What then?"
My heart went out to the boy who was holding back his sobs.
The girl whispered, "Then, as you know all too well, the Darkness shall be consumed, the Light forever lost, and nothing will be saved."
A panic raced down my spine. How familiar those words seem! What are they talking about? Who are the 'Darkness' and the Light? I feel my mind come back to reality and I feel like screaming out my frustration.
'Why is it no one listens to the short guy?!'
~End Dream~ (End Yugi's POV)
Soft, perfect eyelids slowly blinked open to reveal innocent violet eyes. Bemused, Yugi looked around to find himself surrounded by a darkness that was kept at bay only by a few torches. Startled, the former slave recognized this to be the same room he had once been in. Yet, what had happened to all the gold and treasure?
Worried and confused, Yugi sat up, not noticing what he had left on the floor, and blinked a few times, so his wide eyes could grow accustomed to the darkness. After a few seconds, his pupils had absorbed enough light to see a large, wooden door shut tight against cold, stone walls. Jetting back into reality, Yugi pushed himself onto his feet and dashed to the floor.
For some reason, his body was exhausted and he was breathing hard by the time his palms slid across the smooth, wood door. Grabbing the metal handle, Yugi pulled- only to find that the door was sealed tight. Despair filling him, his mind refused to give up hope and the young boy continued to zealously tug on the door. Alas, his efforts gained nothing and, his energy spent, he slowly fell to his knees, sobbing. His hands curled into tiny fists and they banged half-heartedly against the door.
He was trapped.
Suddenly, a golden glint made Yugi turn his attention to the only other thing in the room. It was the same golden box and Yugi didn't have enough strength to wonder why it, of all things, had been left behind. The box gleamed as though calling to the young boy. Wearily, Yugi stood up and slowly made his way to the golden box and its strange carvings. When he finally stood before it, he stared down, memorized by the Eye that was carved on the top, which looked vaguely familiar. Then he sank to his knees. Yugi had a sudden epiphany of what it meant to be in a trance.
Dream-like, he reached his hand out and pulled away the lid. As soon as his hand gripped the cool gold, that feeling of peace washed over him and he felt his heart clench. Inside the box lay dozens of puzzle pieces, each as golden and shiny as the box that held them. His heart was pounding though and suddenly nothing else mattered for now everything made sense to him. It was strange and bizarre, but to Yugi it was more natural than anything he had ever known.
Reaching for a piece, his hand froze half-way there, for he still had enough strength to be hesitant. 'This is no time for puzzles,' he thought, dejectedly. 'I may be stuck here for all eternity, doomed for all time.' Thinking that way made his nose plug up and his eyes pool. Still, the box gleamed once more and Yugi felt that nothing would make him feel better than to solve the puzzle whatever it may be.
As his hands curled and lifted up one of the golden puzzle pieces, Yugi felt a jolt go through him and a vision befell him.
~
Pain. Loneliness. Smirk. Insults. Oh the pain!
~
Yugi gasped and his fists clenched together in an effort to regain his calm. What was that? The boy shivered. Glancing down at the shining pieces, Yugi hesitated. Should he take another chance?
A part of him screamed at him to assemble this puzzle. A part of him that usually lay dormant. Yet, the confidence and desperation that his mind was screaming at him convinced they young boy to reach once more into the box
Guided by his soothing heart, Yugi directed his hand toward a certain piece. Though he was still frightened, the boy didn't hesitate in lifting out another piece.
~
Horror. Tears. Pain. Wistfulness. Pity. Helplessness.
~
The shock was less this time, but it still made Yugi short of breath. He gazed at the puzzle pieces, one laying in each hand. Feeling a sense of purpose, Yugi put them each between his thumb and his index finger and moved them closely together. Yugi held his breath- and the two pieces snapped together.
*click*
~
Yugi felt a jolt go through him once more and a searing pain gripped his ribs as a fist suddenly slammed into his stomach. Staggering back, he gasped as another fist rammed into his cheek. He fell to the ground and was unmercifully bombarded by a series of punches. He gritted his teeth but did not cry out. A staggering loneliness gripped his heart and though tears flooded his eyes, not one was released from bondage. There were faces above him and though they were blurry, he could still make out the dominate smirks that adorned their faces. They laughed and pointed at him, flinging insults like knives. It was getting harder to breathe as the pain and sorrow seemed to crush Yugi. There were footsteps nearby, but they quickly faded away. He was horrified that he had accepted that no one would come and that no one cared about what happened to him. There were no friends to defend him. Or mourn for him in that case. Some people walked a little slower, meekly sending him pitying looks as one would offer bread to a beaten slave. Helplessness suffocated him and he passed out.
~
Crying, Yugi found himself once more found himself staring at a joined puzzle piece. The two seemed to form a corner of some sort. Scared yet desperate, Yugi's heart guided his hand to yet another puzzle piece and he added it to the two he already had. Not surprisingly, the pieces snapped together.
~
Sobbing, Yugi threw himself onto his bed. His fragile body shook with each sob. The sight and sound would have made even the coldest heart weep with pity and disgust at the human race. For what kind of people try to defile innocence? Clenching the blanket as though his life depended on it, Yugi choked back sobs. What would happen if his grandfather found him? As the old man's sad face flashed in his mind, Yugi managed to calm his breathing and rubbed his eyes on his already soaked sleeve. His heart and mind screamed for comfort. Gathering the strength to stand up, Yugi walked over to his desk and opened a drawer. Nestled in a corner, was a golden box with Egyptian hieroglyphics and Osiris's Eye etched onto it. Lifting it up, the sniffling, red-eyed boy walked back over to his bed and sat down. Yugi opened the lid to the box with the gentleness and familiarity of an old friend. Inside were golden pieces that gleamed back at him. Reaching into the box, Yugi pulled pieces out and tried to piece them all back together. Suddenly, everything seemed so overwhelming to the boy and he started to sob again. Through teary eyes, Yugi whispered a prayer into the gleaming pieces.
"Please," he poured his heart into his words. "Please, if you have any magic to grant a wish, send me a friend. That's all I ask for. A real friend."
~
With a gasp, Yugi found himself flung back into reality. In his hand were three puzzle pieces. In that moment, Yugi wanted nothing more than to fling the pieces from his hand and leave this place and memories behind him for all time. But again a part of his heart cried out to him. After he banished all logic, Yugi focused himself to one task- finishing the puzzle. Somehow, someway this was dearly important. Glancing back down at the many pieces that remained, Yugi almost shivered. Taking a deep breath, he mentally prepared himself for the images he knew would come and grabbed another puzzle piece.
~
"C'mon guys!" Yugi shouted, frantically reaching for his puzzle. "Give it back!"
Joey smirked, "Sorry, squirt." With that, he flung a golden piece out the window.
"No!" Yugi cried, racing to the window. He arrived just in time to see the golden eye splash into the pool and disappear to the bottom of the pool. A rush of despair filled him and Joey and Tristan laughed their way out the door.
~
"Heh heh," Ushio smirked, as he stood triumphantly above the moaning and groaning Joey and Tristan. Scratches and brusies covered their faces and their uniforns were covered in filth.
Yugi let out a gasp.
Ushio looked behind him and smiled mockingly. "Oh, look, it's little Yugi," he bared his teeth in a grin. "Came just in time to see me finish off these two clowns."
Yugi raced over to stand between Ushio and the injured teens. "Leave them alone," he said firmly, his eyes wide with fear.
Ushio laughed. "But out, kid," he smirked. "This is none of your business."
"I won't let you hurt my friends," Yugi cried.
Ushio narrowed his eyes in amusement. "Well then, kid," his fist closed together and his eyes gleamed for some bloody entertainment. "Congratulations. You've just moved to the front of the punch line."
Yugi braced himself for the beating he knew would come as Joey and a semi-conscious Tristan watched in silent horror.
~
Yugi felt himself growing weak. But he had to finish the puzzle. He must.
~
Yugi gingerly rubbed his bandaged bruises before returning to work on the puzzle. 'It's strange,' he thought, in wonder. 'Solving the puzzle is easy today.' On and on he worked, snapping the pieces together or turning the puzzle around so that it would fit another piece. Suddenly, he stopped in shock. For in his hands lay, a 3D pyramid of a puzzle with only a puzzle piece shaped hole in the middle. 'I,' Yugi gazed down at his treasure. 'I did it?!' With a joyous cry, he said, "When I fit the last part in, it's done!" Not taking his eyes off of the puzzle, Yugi reached into the golden box- only for his hand to curl around thin air. Alarmed, Yugi snapped his head around to look into the box. It was empty. 'It's gone,' he thought vaguely. Horrified, Yugi cried, "It's gone! The last puzzle piece isn't there!' Then, as though he still couldn't believe it, he whispered, "Gone?" He stood up so fast that he knocked his chair over and searched his small room in an almost obsessive manner- only to find nothing. Filled with anguish, he screamed, "IT'S GONE!" Dejected and all his hope gone, Yugi picked up his chair and sat back down at the desk. 'The puzzle, the puzzle,' he thought, sadly. 'I can never solve the puzzle!' Disappointed and angry, he banged his fist against the desk. 'I'll never get my wish!'
~
These visions were starting to wear Yugi out. What was the meaning of all of these? True, it was himself he was seeing, but he could swear that he had never lived through all of this? But that didn't matter now. He had to finish the puzzle!
~
A few moments later, Yugi heard soft footsteps behind him and, as expected, his grandfather's appeared over the shoulder. Blinking in surprise, the old man lifted up the puzzle and exclaimed, "Whoa ho... I'm amazed! You finished the Millennium Puzzle!"
Yugi couldn't even look at his grandfather. "No," he darted a glace back. "I couldn't finish it all, Grandpa.."
Solomon turned the puzzle over and gazed at the hole. "Let's see," he murmured, tracing the hole with his finger. "Ho ho.." Then he looked at his grandson knowingly. "Yugi.." he said. "You've poured your heart into this puzzle for the last eight years..." You should have more faith!"
"Huh?" Yugi turned to look at his grandpa.
Solomon continued, "Your wish will be granted!" Then he opened his hand to reveal the last piece. Yugi gasped.
"G-grandpa.." he stuttered. Overwhelmed with happiness and appreciating his grandfather more than ever, he quickly jumped up and hugged the old man. "Thank you!" he cried. "You found it for me!"
Solomon tried to retain his balance and gently pushed Yugi away. There was something that needed to be explained. "Yugi," he smiled. "I wasn't the one who found it..."
Yugi looked up at him, blinking. "Huh?"
Grinning, Yugi's grandfather explained how a teenager had come by, soaking wet despite the rain, and asked Solomon to give Yugi the last piece.
Too dazed to even wonder who could have possibly retrieved the piece, Yugi ran back to his puzzle. With one last glance back, Solomon shut the door behind him. Not even noticing that his grandfather was gone, Yugi held the last piece in one hand and the puzzle in the other.
'I'm finally going to complete the Millennium Puzzle!'
~
He was so close to finishing it. Feeling more tired than he could ever remember being, Yugi grasped the last puzzle piece in one hand and gazed down at the puzzle that lay in his other hand. He was finally going to finish it!
~
Hardly daring to breathe, Yugi eased his hand over to the puzzle and slid the bare edges in first.
~
What would happen when it was finished? The former slave could barely think. But even he could feel the excitement.
~
Centimeter by centimeter, the puzzle piece slid in. The puzzle was almost completely finished.
~
The tips of his finger and thumb brushed against cool gold and he pushed the puzzle piece into the opening, very slowly.
~
The puzzle piece slid in.
~
Yugi heard a click as the final piece connected with all the rest.
~* THE PUZZLE WAS COMPLETE*~
A bright light shone from the puzzle and Yugi dropped it with a yelp. Still weary, he collapsed on his back on the stone floor. Not even bothering to get up, he squeezed his eyes shut and his fingers dug into the hard floor. Trembling, Yugi felt fear for the unknown of what was happening.
Then, the light was gone.
Breathing hard, Yugi opened one eyelid cautiously. What he saw surprised him so much that both eyes flew open and he felt a gasp escape him. Now he trembled, not with fear, but with happiness and excitement.
For there stood a young man, the spitting image of Yugi. But this young man was taller, his features sharper, refined. Lightening bolts of golden hair shot up his crimson outlined raven hair. He wore simple clothes but one could tell that he was used to the finer things in life. Then, the young man's eyes slid upon, revealing crimson eyes that could be mistaken for a demon's. Upon seeing Yugi, however, they softened into a look of that of someone finally seeing a long lost brother.
Yugi knew he had every right and reason to be afraid of this man. That he SHOULD be afraid. But he wasn't. In fact, he was more happy than any time in his life.
"Yami," Yugi murmured.
The spirit smiled and bent down. "Yugi," he breathed. His crimson eyes shone.
With that, the two embraced each other and the two that remained hidden in the shadows could have sworn that two old friends had just been reunited.
*Fin.
Everyone: 0_0
Tenshi: ^^ Well?
*crickets*
Tenshi: Hello?
Duke: 0_0 Uh...
Yugi: 0_0 Well... that was... interesting.
Kerra: 0_0 'Interesting' isn't quite the word for it.
Yami: 0_0 No comment.
Tenshi: *sigh* Okay. Looks like I'll be leaving it to you (the readers) to tell me what you think.
Yugi: *puppy eyes* Please review!
Duke: *looks hopeful* Remember, 2 reviews = NEW CHAPTER! Well, usually.
Tenshi: Hey! Y'know, I had a very good reason as to why I was gone so long!
Duke: Suuuuureee, Tenshi.
Tenshi: Oh, whatever. *turns back to the readers* PLEASE don't be mad at me. And if you really want to know why I was gone and haven't updated in so long, then please read the below. But until next time, C'ya! ^_^
TENSHI'S APOLOGY AND REASON FOR WHY SHE HASN'T UPDATED:
Well, guys, as I've been saying (or not saying, I keep forgetting) I've been having a little trouble at school. My test grades weren't looking so good and my letter grades were even worse. Luckily, I wasn't and am not failing anything, but my parents said that until I did better on my tests, I couldn't go online or on the computer at all. So, I worked really hard and I got a B on my math test. (^^) Then, came the Biology test. I studied about FOUR AND A HALF HOURS (which is, like, WAY studying for me) for that test. I just took it on Thursday. My mom says that if I did really good on that test, then I can go back online. The good news is, I feel that, except for one question, I did pretty well. The bad news is my teacher said that we won't find out how we did until the end of next week. So, PLEASE wish me luck because until we find out how I did on that test, I can't update. But, anyway, I am sorry that I haven't been updating and it's been absolutely KILLING me that I couldn't really go online. SO PLEASE DON'T BE MAD. Thanks.
P.S- Wingleader Sora Jade: I just want to let you know that I REALLY hope that you're doing better than me in your high school. If so, than I want to congratulate you. If not, than I wish you all the luck in the world. ^^