Disclaimer: Sitting in the most boring room (computer room) wishing I owned all the hotties from Yu-Gi-Oh!. *Written by my friend Jenny* =) I dont own this new character Cyndi. Cyndi is her own person. However, it is my story. Mwahahaha

Reincarnation Of Souls
Chapter 5: Ryou

Ryou sat cross-legged, eyeing his master carefully. Shadii had his eyes closed and was breathing slowly, hands limp in his lap. Ryou wondered why Shadii had to search in his mind now. He didnt for a while. That didnt matter. Ryou was Shadiis servant. If he had to sit with him, he would.

Suddenly, Shadii opened his eyes and smiled.

"Dont fear Ryou. I sense distress in your mind"
Ryou nodded and bowed his head. Shadii stood up, yawning and stretching.

"Food will indeed help. Will you take lunch with me Ryou?"

Ryou nodded and stood. Shadii put a hand on Ryous shoulder and steered him through his house to the dining area.

Ryou stole a look at Shadii. Shadiis eyes were tired and he was thin. Something was troubling him. Shadii settled himself on a stool and invited Ryou to do the same. He then put his head in his hands.

"Do not mind me Ryou. I am just weary"

Ryou nodded.

"Do you wish me to serve you?"

Shadii picked up his head, yawned and rubbed his eyes. "No thank you Ryou" Shadii smiled pleasently. Ryou wrung his hands and dragged them through his silver hair. Shadii was right. He was feeling distressed. Worried about his Master.

Ryou stood.

" A moment Master Shadii?"

"Of course Ryou. And just 'Shadii' please"

Ryou walked in the direction of the kitchens grinning. It was habit to call him Master, but Shadii always insisted on just calling him 'Shadii'. Ryou entered the room, and his fellow comrade, servent to Shadii was sleeping, curled up in a corner. Ryou bent down and shook her awake.

"Cyndi!"

Cyndi opened her eyes sleepily and staggered up, straightning her dress.

"Ryou, does Master Shadii need something?"

"Food"

Cyndi sighed.

"Fine, okay. Hes always hungry and he never eats anything"

Ryou thanked her and before leaving the room, grabbed a linen towel and dipped it in cool water.

He returned to the table and looked at Shadii. He looked like he was ready to drop off. Ryou steadied Shadiis head with his hand and used the other to mop off Shadiis face. Shadii opened his eyes and blushed. [A/N: Shadiis embarassed! O.O]

"Thank you Ryou. You didnt have to"

Shadii looked so weary, it broke Ryous heart. He hugged Shadii to comfort him.

'Why does he look so tired?!'

Shadii returned the hug.

::Ryou, you dont have to be worried::

:Why are you like this?:

::Experiments::

Ryou gritted his teeth. For days, Shadii didnt sleep. He was in his temple working, worried about something. Shadii told Ryou kindly not to disturb him. Ryou obeyed, but not willingly.

A clatter brought Ryou to reality and he saw Cyndi with platters. He lept on his stool as Cyndi set down the platters. Her dark hair was put in a ponytail, and her eyes glittered with worry as Shadii put his head in his arms.

"Cyndi join us please" Shadiis muffled voice said. Without question, Cyndi sat.

Shadii lifted his head, straightened his turban, and took a bite of cheese.

'Ryou doesnt understand. But with history, having the chance of repeating itself, I must watch. And watch all the time. Poor boy. He is so worried'

Shadii smiled. "Thank you Cyndi"

Cyndi responded with a nod of her head, and Shadii finished eating. It was very little.

"Ryou, I would like to-"

Shadii slumped over the table, sound asleep.

Ryous eyes widened and he got up and slung Shadiis arms over his shoulders, and lifted him.

"Cyndi, thank you for the food. Im bringing him to bed"

Cyndi nodded and stood, gathering the plates. Ryou carried Shadii carefully through the floor. Shadiis head was slumped over his shoulder.

'He really shouldnt be working this hard. He will collapse again of exaustion'

Ryou entered Shadiis room and settled him on Shadiis bed. He removed his turban and sandals, and covered him with a sheet. As Ryou turned to leave, he paused at the Millenium Key at Shadiis desk.

'Is this the thing that is keeping Shadii up?! Stupid thing..."

Ryou walked out in disgust and closed the door behind him.

Shadii slept through many dreams. Many that he sensed in the temple from 150 years ago. The spell that he casted that long ago was supposed to reincarnate Yami, Yugi and Anzu. That was successful, however, it also reincarnated Ryou. And Shadii had a feeling it reincarnated someone else. It reincarnated Evvy.

Visions passed through his mind as he slept. Visions that held the events 150 years ago. When the visions seemed to pick up speed, and got more violant, Shadii began to twist and turn in his sleep, whimpering as he watched Yami torture Yugi and Anzu, and when Yamis soul was ripped from his body in Shadiis mind, Shadii woke up shrieking and pouring sweat.

Shadii put his head in his hands and sobbed

'Did I do what was right?! Did I?!'

A moment later a figure flew into the room. Shadii felt arms around his shoulders and Ryou speaking.

"Shadii, Shadii, Shadii, Shadii...Whats the matter?... Dont cry...Shadii...hush...shh...."

Shadii lifted his arms and hugged Ryou back. Ryou pulled back to see Shadiis face. It was worn with exaustion. Sweaty and tear streaked.

"Shadii..."

Ryou leaned forward and carefully kissed Shadii. Shadiis eyes widened.

'Ra!...'

Ryou hugged Shadii as tightly as he could. Surprised with shock, Shadiis hands dropped to his sides. His blue eyes grew wide and tears continued to stream out of them. Ryou released him and smiled. Shadii collapsed and was out instantly.

Ryou kept vigil the rest of the night, and when Shadii awoke with fright, Ryou comforted him until dawn.

At dawn Shadii grabbed a cloak, and exited into the pale and ghostly light. His robes fluttered in the wind as he walked to the temple. The nights events whizzed through his head and he felt himself blush. But those visions from 150 years ago scared him. Shadii entered the temple and sank into meditation.

The exaustion he had every day was due to him supervising the chain of events he helped to start with Yami, Yugi and Anzu. Not to mention the nightmares every night. But to keep the Balance, well... balanced, it was necessary. To watch over several souls was difficult.

He also watched over Ryou. Not that he needed to. He liked to watch over Ryou. Ryou was a servent since he was a young child. Shadii cared for him. Since Shadii was pretty much ageless, and looked the same for the past 200 years, he could continue so. Shadii cared deeply for Ryou. He didnt want him to be left alone. He sensed that Ryou felt the same way towards him.

Shadii sighed and got up. Gathering his robes around him, he walked back to his home.

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I really didnt like this chapter *sigh* please review. I deserve flames on this one. And if you review, please tell me your favorite chapter. I need it for future chapters

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