I don't own Yugioh.
Chapter 27
Yugi lay awake on the boat as they headed for South America. The trip would take considerably longer by boat then by his dragon, but it was a nice opportunity for him and the dragon to rest. But Yugi was doing anything but resting.
Yugi sighed and sat up. I didn't tell them…that one vision…I remembered it. I don't know why I didn't tell them. I guess I didn't want to burden them with my troubles.
Yugi smiled when he heard a small snore coming from the next bed. They had purchased three rooms. One for Yugi and Yami, one for Anzu, and one for Bakura. So Yami was on the bed across the room.
Yugi quietly slipped back into his jeans and threw on a white button down T-shirt he kept under the sweatshirt. He threw on a pair of socks and his sneakers and quietly snuck out of the room.
Yugi leaned against the banister, watching the waves roll by. He looked down, and then pulled out the pendant he kept around his neck. That woman in my vision…holding the child…she had on this pendant. Mother once told me…that this pendant was meant for me to have. I didn't understand at the time…I didn't remember anything of what happened on Gaia. But I guess I should accept the truth. I'm from Gaia…and my name isn't Yugi…it's Tenko Motou. Still…I think I like 'Yugi' a lot better. I'm a Holy Spellcaster. Well, that explains why I can summon the monsters. And why they listen to me.
More waves rolled by as the stars shone from above.
Yugi gripped the pendant closer. I don't know what this has to do with anything…this pendant. It used to be my real mom's…then…her name is…Nagisa. That's a pretty name. I wonder if she's alive…? What happened all those years ago? Maybe grandpa knows something. When we rescue him…maybe…maybe I'll find some of the answers I'm looking for…
"Yugi…?"
Yugi turned around, a bit startled. He put on a smile, forgetting to put the pendant back in his shirt as he faced Anzu. "Konbonwa, Anzu. Why are you out so late? Shouldn't you get to sleep?"
Anzu took a deep breath, leaning against the guard rail, letting the sea breeze blow her hair around gently. "Couldn't sleep. I thought I'd come out for some fresh air. But what are you doing out here? After traveling with the Curse of Dragon…you were exhausted. I would think that you would get as much sleep as you can."
Yugi looked up at the sky, placing a hand on the railing, "…" His amethyst eyes seemed lost in thought.
Anzu was about to speak up, when something caught her eye off the moonlight. She looked at the item, "Yugi…it's beautiful. Where'd you get it?"
Yugi blinked, then grabbed the pendant around his neck, placing it back inside his shirt.
"Why do you hide it?" Anzu asked.
"…it helps me feel better when I'm scared," Yugi whispered. "It belonged to my mother. My real mother. I didn't figure it out until recently. Anzu…I have to admit…that time I passed out for a moment in Egypt…before we left to come to the boat……I had another vision."
"I know," Anzu stated, "You said so."
"…but…I remembered it," Yugi whispered.
Anzu looked up sharply, "You lied to us?"
Yugi looked at the ground, feeling tears well up in his eyes, "Gomen nasai. I didn't want to worry anyone…"
"Well you did!" Anzu nearly shouted at him, "I was worried half to death! And now I'm worried even more!"
Yugi felt the tears run down his face. Some splashed down on the deck below.
"And now…," Anzu looked away from him, turning her back to him angrily, "Do you trust us so little that you couldn't tell us? Remember what Jou said a while back? 'If you're hurting, the tell us.' Don't hold it in, Yugi." She blinked when she heard sniffling, and turned around.
Yugi's shoulders were shaking with tears, and they splashed down onto the deck.
Anzu softened up, and placed a hand on his shoulder, "I'm sorry, Yugi. I didn't mean to come down on you. I was so worried…"
"I'm so sorry," Yugi whispered, wiping his eyes with his arm, "I just…I didn't want anyone to get hurt anymore…"
Anzu softened up and embraced him.
The two didn't say a word. Yugi's crying eventually stopped.
"So what was your vision about?" Anzu asked.
They were now both staring out at the sea and sky, standing next to one another and leaning on the railing.
"Something from my past," Yugi stated, "I don't remember it fully…but it was a meeting of some sort. They were talking about a prophecy and that there were two people to be trained to summon the monsters using the power of light. Me…and another. That's all I remember of what they said."
"Do you remember the prophecy?" Anzu asked.
Yugi closed his eyes. He couldn't remember, but then, the words just came to him as if he had known all his life…, "There shall come a time where darkness threatens the worlds. To combat the powers of darkness, one light shall be born. It shall be a child with such great powers that it shall be a match for whatever destiny hath bestowed upon it. Once an ally from darkness has awakened, the child must stop those who would cause chaos, or chaos will be wrought."
Anzu blinked.
Yugi opened his eyes, a bit startled at himself. He tried to hide his trembling hands. The prophecy scared him. Especially in the way it related to what was happening in his life.
"Darkness is definitely threatening the world," Yugi spoke his thoughts aloud, "And an ally with the powers of darkness has truly been awakened. Since then…nothing has been normal."
"You believe in the words?" Anzu blinked.
"It has an eerie resemblance to what's going on," Yugi nodded.
Anzu sighed, "I think prophecies and fortunes are a bunch of nonsense."
Yugi frowned, looking at her.
"We determine our destines," Anzu smiled, "Not some stupid words."
"I don't know…," Yugi hesitated, "I certainly couldn't control the fact that I ended up with my adoptive parents. It's kind of scary to think about it. To think that I am destined to fight an evil power."
"But you're not alone," Anzu stated, "Prophecies are not directions. They don't tell you who does what…or where and when. All they say is that something is going to happen. It mentions nothing as to if the people are powerless to do something about it."
Yugi nodded, "I see your point. I was destined to be a Holy Spellcasters. One who can summon monsters. In a way, I have become that…but not as destiny would hold it. According to what those people were saying about the prophecy and Holy Spellcasters, the one described in the prophecy would be trained. I certainly wasn't trained. Maybe it's a little of both. Destiny and fate…or free will."
They were quiet for a little while again.
"…did they say anything else in your vision?" Anzu asked gently.
Yugi closed his eyes, letting a tear slide down his face. "Yes. But it's not so much as them saying it." Unconsciously, he gripped the pendant hanging around his neck.
"Yugi…?" Anzu whispered.
"I saw my mom," Yugi continued in a small voice. More tears slid down his face, but he wasn't slowing down, "…and my dad. My real mom and dad."
Anzu placed a hand on his shoulder, offering silent comfort.
"My mom…gosh, she's beautiful," Yugi whispered, "Her hair was short and blond. And she had brilliant blue eyes…almost periwinkle in color…they shone with intelligence. She was wearing a pale blue dress…and had a golden tiara on as well. It was decorated with sapphire and violet gems…they gave off such a light that I doubt they are anything from Earth. Her round nose…and even her soft tears. I remember it." By the end, he was crying quietly.
Anzu felt tears slide down her face, "Yugi…"
Yugi wiped his tears away with his arm, "I won't cry…she wouldn't want me to cry. But still…I can't help it. I often wonder…is she still even alive? What happened to the people of Gaia?"
Anzu placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
"Her name is Nagisa," Yugi stated.
"Nagisa? That's pretty," Anzu whispered.
Yugi nodded, "Un." He sniffled.
Anzu kept a hand on his shoulder.
"And…it seems…my dad was there, too. He was sort of short…by maybe an inch or two. He had shining violet eyes…and black hair. His face had a hard edge to it, but at the same time, it was soft. The way he carried himself…he was a proud man. I could tell. His name…Shinbu. Just as nice as my mom's. But I know…there's no way he's alive. Still…sometimes I hope that he is," Yugi was trembling now with tears.
Anzu wiped her own eyes and embraced him, "Why do you think he's…dead?"
"I see it," Yugi whispered, "In my dreams. A red dragon was attacking him. And, I fell…right before the dragon came down. I could see the dragon swooping down to tear him limb from limb as I fell. That's all I remember. There's no way he could have survived, but…I still…wish I could have met him. Now, I mean." Yugi started to cry, gripping Anzu's sleeves, "Gomen ne, Anzu! I don't mean to burden you…!"
"Shh," Anzu held him, "No…no, Yugi. You're not a burden. Anything but. I'm glad you were able to tell me."
Yugi gripped her sleeves tighter, crying.
Anzu felt her own tears slide down her face, and held him closer, "Oh, Yugi…
They had eventually gone back to their rooms as it got later.
Yugi lay awake for a while before finally falling asleep, dizzying thoughts swirling around his head.
***Dream***
He was sliding down a dirty incline. He glanced around. Yami, Anzu, and Ryou were right behind him. He pushed the fear from his mind and face and continued to slide down, descending into the darkness.
When he landed, he heard the other three land right nearby. He stood up and brushed himself off, then kept a hand against the wall as they walked along the passageways. The stone walls were covered in moss and vines. It smelled musty and of earth under there, and the light was so dim they could barely see two feet in front of them. The only light coming out of the cave were the glowworms that were on the walls and corners of the floor.
He pushed forward, and stopped when he saw a torch at the other end. Feeling a strange sense of urgency, he started to run. He heard the feet of the others behind him. He skidded to a halt when he stood in front of a prison. Inside were familiar faces, badly beaten and injured.
"Jiichan…," he whispered. His eyes widened farther, "…Jou…?! Seto!?"
As the other three skidded to a halt behind him to avoid crashing into him, he heard booming laughter.
"What have you done!??!" He demanded.
The laughter only increased, taunting him…filing him with fear…
***End Dream***
"NO!" Yugi screamed as he shot up in bed, gripping the covers so tightly that his knuckles were white. Sweat mixed with tears ran down his pale face, and he was shaking from the dream.
Yugi's breathing came out fast. What was that…? Just now…? Where was that place? Why were Jou and Seto there…? What's going on now…?
"Yugi?" a sleepy voice broke the silence.
Yugi continued to gasp for breath, occasionally choking on a sob. He whispered out the name, "Yami…help…"
Yami went over and sat down on Yugi's bed, then wrapped an arm around the shaking boy, "What's wrong?" He gently wiped away one of Yugi's tears with his thumb.
Yugi looked down at the sheets, his eyes still wide, "I…we were in some sort of dungeon. You…Anzu, Ryou, and me…and…Jiichan was in the prison with…with…"
Yami rubbed Yugi's back, "Hush."
"…with Jou and Seto," Yugi whispered, then buried his face in Yami's shoulder, shaking hard, "I'm scared…" with one hand he gripped the pendant.
Yami glanced at it, "Yugi…?"
"It was my mom's," Yugi managed before breaking down into more tears. "Jou and Seto were hurt…"
"Easy there, kiddo," Yami whispered, embracing the smaller boy, "We'll be there soon."
Yugi relaxed a bit and pulled away, sniffling.
Yami kept an arm around him, and brushed some bangs out of Yugi's face, his hand lingering on the boy's forehead, then he dropped it again. "You feel a bit feverish. And you're very pale."
Yugi wiped his eyes with his arm. He then closed his eyes and leaned into Yami, "I feel better with you around, niichan. I'm not as afraid."
Yami smiled and gently kissed Yugi on the forehead, "You're very brave. I love you, Yugi."
"Aishiteru," Yugi smiled and snuggled into Yami, "Niichan."
Yami gently got under the covers with Yugi, "Would you feel better if I slept with you?"
Yugi turned pleading eyes to him.
Yami chuckled, "Alright, alright."
The two lay back down, with Yugi curling up against Yami, a content smile making its way to his face.
Yami smiled, then whispered, "Good night, Yugi. Sleep well."
Yugi closed his eyes, smiling, "You, too, niichan. Arigatou."
TO BE CONTINUED…