(A/N) Wow! You like me! You really like me! I love you all so much! Thanks for reviewing! Now I know you all want me to shut up and get on with the story, but I have a little bit of business to get done first (snickers). Like last time, the reviews will be at the end of the chapter.
Warning: I'm using Yami no Yuugi's real name in this story, so if you don't know it already (an unlikely chance if you frequent ff . net) it will be a spoiler... Some slight YYxY action, but nothing to graphic. Also, this is definitely AU 'cause in the manga/anime, Yuugi was never pharaoh!
Yu-Gi-Oh characters copyrighted by Kazuki Takahashi
Don't Call Me Pharaoh!
By Hales731
Last time on Yuugi-Ou! (cue duel music) -->
'I guess today won't be as boring as I'd thought it would be. Plus, I get to prove to my people, once and for all, that I'm not weak! ... I just hope I don't get hurt or Ryou just might kill me with those herbs of his...' he thought.
With that in mind, Yuugi closed his eyes, concentrated on the power of his puzzle, and a brilliant flash filled the chamber.
Chapter 3: Stand down!
With a shout, Atemu looked up and saw a magnificent golden creature unravel itself behind the pharaoh. It filled up much of the chamber and snarled at Atemu.
"By Ra!" he muttered.
"Yes, it surely is. Atemu, meet God. Now, if you would be so kind as to have your kaa stand down, you won't need to worry about facing his wrath," stated Yuugi, smirking. Atemu's gaze followed Yuugi's pointing finger to a massive shape behind him. Gasping, the pharaoh's look-alike noticed the shape to be a large ruby dragon curling itself around him, growling menacingly at the opposing God Ra.
"Wh... What is that?" Atemu stuttered.
"That," said Yuugi, frowning slightly, "is the God Osiris. And it should neither be protecting you, nor should you be able to control it. The ability to control the Gods is reserved for the pharaoh only, for he holds the Sennen Puzzle."
"Then, how is it that I have God for kaa?"
"This is not the time to be chatting, my pharaoh! Either have this imposter stand down, or destroy him!" shouted Seto.
"I'm no imposter! Just because I look like the pharaoh, doesn't mean I'm trying to be him!" Atemu shouted back.
Atemu watched, as Yuugi glared at Seto and then turned back to him.
"Do not worry your priestly head, Seto. I will take care of this problem fine. And as for you, Atemu, it is clear that you cannot be an imposter, because I know for a fact that this hairstyle is very hard to recreate. Besides, only someone with a connection to the pharaoh, might have the only, and albeit very slim, chance of having the power to control God. I shall ask you again, have your God stand down or I will have to destroy you."
"O... ok. But how do I do that. All I know is that your priests forced this beast out of me, and I don't know how to return it!"
Yuugi could see that Atemu was becoming frustrated, and if he became angrier, then the palace could be in more danger than it already was at the moment. "Focus on Osiris, and imagine him dissolving. Then picture him entering into your heart. If he truly is your kaa, then you should be able to control it," instructed the pharaoh.
Atemu did just as Yuugi instructed him to do, and as he did so, he felt a large part of his inner-self enveloping the creature as it shrunk in size. Finally, with a sigh, Atemu felt the God become a part of him again and he felt whole.
Atemu looked up at Yuugi and saw the young ruler put a hand to his forehead, wiping sweat away. Still confused as to what had happened, he glanced around at the rest of the priests. They all were staring back at him as though he was either mad, or a genius. 'Well, they say that there is a fine line between the two, so I guess it doesn't really matter,' Atemu pondered. He looked towards Yuugi again. The young ruler seemed to be having difficulty breathing. Suddenly, Yuugi fell to his knees, causing Atemu to run towards him. He might not know the ruler, but Atemu felt a connection to the frail young man. Besides, the pharaoh had just saved his life, as far as he was concerned.
Reaching Yuugi, the pharaoh's look-alike put his arms around him. Yuugi looked up at his priests, who all seemed to be still dazed by the entire event. 'Well, if this 'twin' of mine had been out to get me, he would have destroyed me already. I guess I can trust him. But how is it he can call God, and not feel exhausted?' Yuugi thought.
"Are you alright?" Atemu asked.
"I... I'm fine. Just... just leave me alone," Yuugi muttered.
"But you're weak, you're hurt, you need some sort of attention!"
"I am not weak. I am fine," Yuugi enunciated every word. "If you're so worried about me, then take me to the healers. I... I just need to sit down and take a breather. But first call my guards. I don't need someone making an attempt at my life, while I'm in this position."
"I'll protect you..." whispered Atemu.
"Wh... What? How? My soldiers captured you on false pretenses, they treated you harshly, you don't even know me, and yet you want to protect me? You are an odd man. Most people in you position would have already stuck a knife in my back."
"Honestly... I don't know. Now, which way to the healer?" Atemu picked up Yuugi, and marveled at how easily the shorter man fit in his arms, almost like he was meant that way.
"Down that corridor. But first, I have a little revenge to enact... Hey, Seto! You going to gawk there all day, or are you going to escort me and my guest to Ryou's?" Yuugi snickered.
"What? Huh?" Seto balked and then speedily recovered. "Oh, yes, of course, my pharaoh. Ra knows, you cannot do it your self, O Mighty Ruler of Egypt!" It was Seto's turn to smirk.
"Damn it, you asshole! Stop calling me that! And if you're calling me weak, why don't you duel me right now!"
Atemu, glanced between the two relatives, as they continued down the corridor that Yuugi had indicated.
"Are you sure you'll be able to, in your condition. You wouldn't want to strain your self, like you did earlier. We all know, we don't need an unhealthy pharaoh. But if you desire, I can take your place for you... Besides, you seem quite comfortable in your friend's arms..."
Yuugi turned an interesting shade of red as Atemu had his turn to smirk. True, Yuugi was enjoying his position in Atemu's arms, but he had just met the man. And it was way to soon to be getting any closer than friends... was it? Yuugi reflected that if he was to take a spouse (as the council was pressuring him to do), this man might make the perfect one. He was able to summon God, and seemed to be trustworthy. All he needed was a little training and he'd be able to take care of Yuugi fine. 'Not that I need to be taken care of,' Yuugi thought carefully.
A small cough from Atemu brought Yuugi back to his setting. "Fuck off, Seto," he grumbled and turned his attention to Atemu. However, before he was able to start a conversation with the intriguing individual, he was interrupted by a strangled shout.
"My Lord! What is wrong! Are you alright?"
Ah, it was Ryou. Yuugi was wondering when the overly maternal healer would show. He looked up at Ryou and gave a wry grin.
"Er... business as usual?" He tried his secret weapon, the 'puppy eyes of doom.' They worked with flying colors on Atemu, who was at the moment lying in a virtual puddle on the floor. They were also able to force Seto to keep his mouth shut, with out so much of a smirk. But they were an utter failure against Ryou, for as Yuugi had discovered early with his dealings with Ryou, the healer had 'puppy eyes of doom' of his own.
"Ha! I keep telling the council that they need someone else to govern the Weighing!" Ryou fumed. "Everyone knows that you are not up to it! Now, Get in here so I can fix you up!"
"What! You told the council I was unfit to perform one of my most important duties! Ryou, you know I'm the only one who can wield the puzzle!"
"That doesn't mean that I must like it!" Ryou looked Yuugi up and down, as if he was going to make a diagnosis on the spot. Then the pale man realized that Yuugi was being held by a duplicate of him self. "Oh, wow!" he muttered.
"Er... Yes, I forgot to introduce my guest. This is Atemu. He was mistakenly captured and brought before me to be weighed. He's quite an interesting fellow, and I would like to have a discussion with him, once we're finished here."
"Yes, Yuugi will probably show him around the palace. You know, Atemu, we have very comfortable bed chambers here. And Yuugi's is the best," remarked Seto in a would be casual tone.
"For Ra's sake, shut up!" cried Yuugi.
"Seto, that's enough. If you're going to disturb my patient, then you will have to leave," replied Ryou, sternly.
"Whatever, I have duties to attend to anyway," Seto said.
"Say 'hi' to Jono for me!" yelled Yuugi as Seto swept out of the ward, but not before Atemu got a glimpse of Seto's rose-tinted cheeks.
"So, Yuugi, tell me exactly what happened," demanded Ryou.
"As I told you, I was at the Weighing, and we were weighing Atemu kaa, to determine whether he was a spy or not. However, it turns out that Atemu, here, can control God."
"Really? Is that true?" Ryou turned to Atemu, eyes wide.
"Er, yes, I guess. I never knew about it, though..."
"Hmm, have you ever been outside your home, Atemu?" asked Yuugi.
"No I haven't. I suppose my grandfather wanted to hide me from your soldiers to prevent what happened to me today. So much for that grand scheme..."
"All finished," Ryou interrupted, after forcing another foul drink down Yuugi's throat. "You may go Yuugi, and stay out of trouble. But have fun with your guest!" he finished with a roguish wink.
"Arg! Everyone's out to get me!" cried Yuugi as he and Atemu left Ryou's chambers.
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"So, this is the throne room, which you've already seen... and nearly destroyed. That piece of wooden crap over there is my highly uncomfortable throne..."
Yuugi had already spent the better half of the day showing much of the palace to Atemu. They had chatted quite a bit and found that they had more in common than there appearence. Atemu explained that he had spent his whole seventeen years living within the confines of his father's house, and he was surprised to learn that Yuugi had spent his entire sixteen years inside the palace.
At the moment, Yuugi was finishing his tour by exhibiting his Throne room. Atemu found all aspects of the castle fascinating, whereas Yuugi found it all extremely uninteresting.
"So is there anything else you wish to see?" Yuugi asked, dully.
"Well, as interesting as your palace is, I am becoming rather bored..." trailed Atemu.
'Yes!' Yuugi secretly cheered to himself. To Atemu he asked, "You said you like games, correct? I have many different games, from a variety of different countries."
"Yes, I did. My grandfather owns the game shop here, and so he always shows me the games he gets from trading."
"Why don't we start with a simple game of Senet then?"
"Ok, but be warned, I never lose," Atemu grinned.
"You are forgetting one of my titles. As the ruler of the Shadow Games, I hold the title of King of Games," Yuugi snickered.
"Ok, my pharaoh, we shall see who the real king of games then. And if I win, you have to kiss me."
Yuugi blinked. 'A kiss? Already? If he wants to play that way, fine.'
"Ok," he said. "You're on!"
Review Responses: Wow... Wow... I love you guys! (gushes) Too bad I'm a poor college student; otherwise I'd give you all Pharaoh Yuugi plushies... Er... Just imagine that I'm giving one to you instead...
Citrus luver: Yeah, I hate medicine too. (blech!) My most hated is Robitussin! That stuff even smells bad! Thanks for calling me funny.... I actually thought I was trying to hard (scratches the back of her head). But if you think I'm funny, that's great! And as for their kaas... read above
Ladywolf(Terri: (puts forefinger on her chin, very much like "Fat Bastard" /not owned by me/ and says in a Scottish accent) Mehbeh... I can't tell you, because that would be cheating... (winks) But keep reading and you may find out... (evil grin)
Molly-chan the Anime/Game fan (blinks... blinks again...) Ooh! I get it! Sorry, had a brain spaz and couldn't understand who was saying what. But I got it now... You think I'm funny too? What's wrong with you people? j/k! Yeah, Seto's awesome. He's one of the few characters I enjoy in the American Dub (grumbles... until her cousin yells at her to not go on her 'stupid American dub' rant...). Especially in his duel w/ Amelda.(Not Alistair!!!) "Aww, you love your doll, how cute!" (snickers) Thanks for reviewing!
YamiShadowcat22: Thanks, and you'll see... keep reading! (Please!)
Kitty Neko: Interesting name... isn't Neko cat or kitten in Japenese? So your name would be...I dunno...Kitty Cat... Ha! I get it! NEwho, randomness... here you go! Hope you enjoyed!
Pharaoh Atemu's Angel: Thanks for the review! Did I ever mention that I'm jealous of your name? You get to be an angel, and not only that, but the angel of a really cool bishie! (grrrrr!) My name is just a derivation of my real name and my favorite wizard's birthday... Yeah, I wanted to do something a little different then the whole stereotype of:
Atemu-- "I'm the cold hearted Pharaoh! Fear me!"
Everyone-- "Eek!"
Guards-- "We found this slave that looks like you, Pharaoh!"
Atemu-- (sees Yuugi w/ 'his puppy eyes of doom') Awwww! How Cute! I wanna keep him! (Atemu's heart is in a puddle on the floor as he massively glomps Yuugi)
Everyone else-- (sweatdrops)
So this little plot bunny hopped into my room while I was doing my homework one day, messing it all up (my homework that is)... and well the rest is history...
Meant2Live: (snickers) Yeah, he does... but as for an actual whipping, Ryou just might do that with all his molly-coddling... (I think that's the word for it...) Atemu probably will give him a whipping, but behind closed doors. Who knows... only the plot bunnies and what ever stray thought enters my mind, I guess... And I hope this update was soon enough!
Anzu-got-run-over-by-a-reindeer AKA poop-is-good-for-throwing-at-cousins: Hmm, more interesting Chinese proverbs. And as to whether Thief King Bakura will show... that's a secret! (aka. I'm not sure yet...) I've been thinking about it, but I'm not sure... So far the plot has several different paths that it can take, and I'm just along for the ride. Keep reading and I'm sure you'll find out.