Author's Note:
Hi Everyone:D
First off, I want to say thank you to Yugi (my wonderful beta partner.), Luff (thankyou!), DreamCherry66 (I'm really glad you like my story!), redconvoy (Baruka is on his way soon!), ilikeyaoi (I still think that's an interesting pen name) and faith (beautiful).
Thank you ALL for taking the time to read and review my story! I hope you all stick around, because the really good stuff is coming up soon!
Before I begin though I must say two things. One, there will be no yaoi in my story. Sorry. Yami and Yugi are just best friends, and love each other as if they were brothers. Trust me, it'll turn out great, and you might even think it's beautiful. :D Also, for those of you who don't already know, my story will have some torture scenes in it, during later chapters. I will of course post warning signs for these chapters in advance. So if you don't wish to read them; or read any further in this story, then of course you don't have to. But I hope you'll stay. :D
Well, I think that just about completes my rambling for today. Now, here is chapter two of "Through The Pharaoh's Eyes."
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh, or any of the creative characters in that world. I have finally gotten over that sad truth, and have now moved on (sighs).
"Through The Pharaoh's Eyes"
Chapter 2: "Raising the Money for Egypt"
Yugi and Yami rushed through the halls of Domino High, in search of their friends. However, their mission was cut short as a tall, dark, character stepped in their path. It was none other then Seto Kaiba.
"Where are you two going in such a hurry?" The CEO demanded.
"As if its ANY of your business Kaiba!" Yami spat back, with a hint of growl in his voice.
" Hmmm, a little feisty today aren't we Yami?" Tell me, does the King of Games think he is the King of the Halls as well?" Kaiba said with a slight grin on his face. It gave him great pleasure when he toyed with Yami.
"Kaiba!" Yami growled as he began to advance on the CEO. Suddenly Yugi ran in between the two, preventing the unwelcome to happen.
"Yami stop! Kaiba is just trying to pull at your strings, don't let him succeed!"
Kaiba chuckled softly at this remark, then stared down at the small senior before him. "So the shrimp does speak!"
This earned a glare that could pierce like daggers from Yami. He gently shoved Yugi out of his way and continued to advance towards Kaiba. The CEO had picked on Yugi for too long, and Yami was fet up with it. He would teach the CEO a lesson he would never forget!
"No Yami STOP!" Yugi shouted as he quickly grabbed hold of Yami's arm.
The former Pharaoh tried to release himself from Yugi's grasp but found his little friend had quite a good hold on him.
"Let go Yugi!"
"NO!" Don't you realize that if I allow you to continue this, you'll most likely be expelled from school! Not to mention this is your LAST year of high school! Are you really willing to throw all that away just so you can knock the day lights out of some pompous jerk?"
Yami looked down at the beautiful doe eyes staring right back at him. His anger began to slowly leave, and he came to the realization that Yugi was right. Hitting Kaiba would only be a momentary pleasure, but in the end; it would only make matters worse.
Yami let out a deep sigh. "Your right Yugi. Thanks for reminding me."
Yugi smiled at his Yami. "No problem, that's what I'm here for."
Kaiba began to chuckle at the little exchange between the two look alikes. "Oh how sweet, and while your add it, why don't you both exchange your rarest duel monster cards with each other, with a thank you note attached to them!" The CEO then burst out in a full laugh this time, which was a little unusual; considering he never smiled much.
" That's enough Kaiba!" Yami said, a little red in the face.
"Its ok Yami, he doesn't have much friends if any, so he certainly doesn't get out much. Lets let him have this moment, for his sake."
Yami couldn't help but grin at this remark, however Kaiba stopped laughing and glared daggers at Yugi.
To help lighten up the tension, Yugi tried to switch the subject. " So uh... Yami, we umm... better go find the gang.
We only have thirty more minutes of our break period left."
"I suppose your right Yugi, lets go."
The two started to leave when the CEO spoke up once again. " So I suppose I'll see you both in Egypt." Kaiba said, with a hint of disdain. Knowing that Yami and Yugi were indeed Egypt fanatics, he knew without a doubt that the two would book the nearest flight to the country if given the opportunity.
"I don't see how it's any of your business Kaiba." Yami spat with obvious disdain.
"Yea, where planning on it. Yugi piped up, clearly not wanting to rile up the CEO again. "But judging from your own words, I'd say will be seeing you there as well."
Yami could only cringe. The mere thought of Seto Kaiba being on the same trip as them was only too much for him to handle. But his little light was taking this new information quite well! Oh, why must the gods torment him?
However, Yami did not speak this allowed, instead he remained silent, while seething.
The CEO took pleasure in Yami's response, he than continued his torture, " Well we all know, the trip is going to be quite expensive." Kaiba said with a grin. "How do you both plan on paying for it?"
"That's not your concern Kaiba!" Yami said through clenched teeth.
"Well actually, he does make a good point Yami." Even with grandpa's shop in good business, we still do not have the funding too...
But before Yugi could finish, he found that a slender hand was pressed firmly against his mouth.
"Not another word about that Yugi, it's none of Kaiba's business on how we plan on paying for the trip." Yami found that he was suddenly red in the face. He didn't want Kaiba to know that he and Yugi were unsure of how they were going to afford the expenses. All he knew was that they would find a way.
Kaiba laughed (as he seemed to be doing quite a bit lately), at the site before him. "Oh, what a shame; well I suppose that I'll be seeing you both when I get back from Egypt then." And with that the CEO turned to leave.
"Kaiba wait!" said Yugi, after Yami had removed his hand from his light's mouth.
The CEO stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the two. "What is it?" Kaiba said with a slight growl.
Yugi spoke up " I challenge you to a duel!"
"What?"
"You heard me. After school, at your place."
Yami was about to intervene when he realized what Yugi was doing. Yami admired his little light even more for this clever action. The fact that his once timid light would stand up to the intimidating CEO was an accomplishment in itself. Suddenly a cold yet mocking voice broke through his thoughts as the CEO spoke.
"Are you serious?" asked Kaiba.
"Yes. If I win, you pay for the entire expense of the trip for both me and Yami."
Kaiba seemed to consider this proposal. After about a moment he spoke. "And if I should win shrimp, then you and Yami will have to give up playing duel monsters for the rest of your puny little lives. You will then have to announce this on live television of course, and then proclaim me as the new "King of Games!"
Yami yawned at this remark. "You know this is really getting quite old Kaiba. When will you finally learn that Yugi and I are called the "King of Games" for a reason? You might as well hand us the money now."
"Hmmm... quite cocky today aren't we?" The CEO grinned. "My place, after school. But rest assure, I WILL WIN; and you'll be sorry that you ever challenged Seto Kaiba to a duel!"
And with that Kaiba left, leaving a rather annoyed Yami. However, Yugi just stared blankly at the departing CEO and then turned his attention to Yami.
Yami looked at him and smiled. "That was a good move Yugi. I don't know why I didn't think to challenge Kaiba to a duel. Good thinking."
"Thanks. But now we really need to find the gang, we only have twenty minutes left till the break period is over."
"Your right Yugi. I'm curious to find how the others are going to pay their way for the trip."
And with that Yami and Yugi hurried to the cafeteria. When they finally arrived, they found that the entire gang was sitting at one table together. Yami and Yugi both breathed a sigh of relief and walked over to their friends; taking their place at the table.
At one side of the table sat; Joey, Tristan, Serenity, Tea, and Ryou. And on the other side were; Marik, Duke, and now Yami and Yugi.
"What in the name of Ra took you two so long?" Marik asked while taking a bite into his sandwich.
Yami looked at Marik with disgust, " Is that really how you want to greet us Marik? How about a hi, or how are you? And by the way, the whole "Ra" thing is my line, so stop using it."
" Sheesh, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." Said Duke. But really, what DID take you two so long?"
The whole gang looked at Yami and Yugi with questioning eyes.
Yami sighed, but Yugi answered. " We were on our way to come search for you guys, but then we ran into Seto Kaiba."
" What a creep!" Tea said loudly. Causing a few eyes in the cafeteria to look in her direction. She then blushed, apologizing for her little outburst. "So why did he stop you two? What's his problem anyway?"
" I don't know what his problem is." Said Yugi. "But he stopped me and Yami in the hall because, I suppose he wanted to be a pain as usual."
"Right you are." said Yami remembering their unwelcome encounter with the CEO.
"So what did ya guys talk about?" asked Joey, while taking a sip of his chocolate milk.
"Well, we talked about the class trip; oh, and Kaiba is going by the way, and...
but Yugi was cut off as Joey sprayed his chocolate milk all over him. "WHAT! He's going too! I thought he didn't care for Egypt?
"Well apparently he does!" Yugi said, while wiping himself off with a few offered napkins.
"This is just great!" said Tristan. "Just what we need, a practically loose cannon to watch out for while where on this almost flawless trip!"
"Well, I don't know guys, said the soft spoken Ryou. Maybe it won't be so bad. I mean, we could always avoid him or, maybe we could get to know Kaiba a little better and perhaps we might even become-
All eyes were now on Ryou as he spoke; all fearing what he was going to say next.
"No Ryou, don't even say the word!" Said Marik.
"What? Friends?"
Suddenly there was a shriek from the table, and it wasn't from any of the girls. No, this came from Marik himself.
"I said don't say that word! Not to mention you're sounding a bit like Tea right now! No offence Tea."
"None Taken." I know I can be a friendship freak at times."
Suddenly everyone looked at Tea in astonishment.
"Wow. I can't believe ya just admit to that!" Said the unforgettable Joey.
"Um guys? Let's stay focused please." It was the first time Serenity had spoken up, and so all eyes were on her now.
"I can't help but agree with Ryou, he does have a good point."
" Sis, I hope your not sayin what I think your sayin." Said Joey.
"Common let her speak, said Duke. I'm interested in hearing what she has to say!"
Both Joey and Tristan glared at the Dice champion, they knew full well WHY he was interested in hearing anything she had to say.
" Well, Serenity continued. I just think that having Kaiba as a friend is a lot better than having him as an enemy."
Everyone looked at Serenity in surprise. But only Yami spoke.
"Serenity, how do you imagine that we all become friends?" The mere thought of it made him cringe.
Serenity seemed to think about this for a moment; then responded.
"Well, I imagine since will all be stuck together on this Class Trip, will really have no choice but to speak to him eventually. And when we do, we can show him kindness and compassion, even if he shows us none. Then he might actually get a clue, and turn from his disdainful nature."
Everyone just stared at Serenity, it was suddenly so quiet at the table; a cricket could have been heard.
Then the famous Joey Wheeler spoke: "Right on Sis! Maybe you have a point there!" However, I don't know if I could be nice to Kaiba even if I wanted too. But for your sake Serenity, I'll try."
"Thanks Joey. And maybe if everyone else would try, we might even be able to befriend Kaiba."
Yami could not help his second involuntary cringe when he heard her statement, but he smiled at Serenity, hiding his true emotions.
"Well…. I suppose your right Serenity." Said Tea.
Everyone else agreed, but poor Ryou was feeling a little left out.
"Guys, don't forget it was originally MY idea that we befriend Kaiba."
"Yea I suppose it was, said Tristan. But Serenity sounded a whole lot better saying it."
Ryou, as well as Joey and Duke were staring daggers down at Tristan. Tristan's face suddenly went red, and he sheepishly grinned, as the unwanted glares were directed towards him.
"Well anyway guys, Yugi spoke up in order to regain focus on their conversation. " I ended up challenging Kaiba to a duel, and-
"Wait! You challenged Kaiba to a duel? Why?" Joey interrupted for the second time.
"Well I was about to tell you!" Yugi said a bit annoyed. I challenged Kaiba to a duel, so that Yami and I could have the entire expense of our trip paid for.
"And what does Kaiba get if he wins?" Asked Joey
" Oh the usual, said Yami with a sigh. For me and Yugi to renounce our title as the "King of Games" and to agree too never play Duel Monsters again."
"Your right, that is kinda old." Said Duke.
"But you'll win guys, You always do. Said Tea.
Both Yami and Yugi smiled at this.
"So how do you guys plan on getting the money for the trip, or do you already have it?" asked Yugi.
"Well I'm set." Said Tristan. "I'm pulling the money out of my savings"
"Well lucky for you." Joey said, rather annoyed. "Both Serenity and me have to find a way of raising the money in time before the due date."
"Me too. Said Tea. But I already have a plan mapped out, and I think it might just work."
"What's this idea of yours Tea?" Asked Serenity.
" Well….. I was thinking I could dance. No, not that kind!" Tea said angrily after seeing the expressions on the guy's faces. "See, I've rehearsed this GREAT dance routine at home for the past few weeks, and I was thinking I could somehow convince the head of the school to allow me to perform on stage in the main auditorium. Then perhaps with the student's help; I could raise money for the trip. I'm sure the Principle will allow the students to donate to the cause, since it is after all a school trip."
"That's a great idea Tea!" Said Serenity. Joey seemed to agree as well.
" I mean, you have it all thought out and everything! Why don't Joey and I help you out in some way? Then we could raise the money for the three of us!"
" I suppose you could." Tea said, after much thought. But I'll need your full cooperation. That means Joey; that you'll have to work with the sound equipment, and also be my DJ!"
Suddenly there was an uproar of laughter at the table. Everyone was laughing, except of course Tea, who was only too serious, and Joey, who was highly embarrassed.
"A DJ! What in da world do ya need a DJ for?"
"It would make my dance routine even cooler if I had a DJ! And that's what your gonna have to do Joey, if you want to be apart of this."
Joey glared at her for a few moments and finally surrendered "Fine!" He said, defeated." "But what will Serenity be doing?"
Tea thought about this for a moment, then responded. "She can be a second dancer in my routine!"
" Uh Tea? Said Serenity. I don't even know how to dance!"
"You will Serenity, once I teach you the routine. You'll have to come to my house of course for the next week, so we can practice."
Serenity could only nod her head in defeat. What else could she do?
"Well, that sure covers the three of you. Said Yugi. And Tristan said he's already covered. So that leaves... Duke, Ryou, and Marik. What do you guys plan on doing?"
"Well, I'll just use the money that I've earned from my Dungeons and Dice game. Said Duke. Business has been really good lately, so I'll have more than enough. What about you Marik?"
"Hmmm... well I do have my millennium rod, I could always manipulate the head of the school into letting me go on the class trip. I won't even have to pay a dime!"
Everyone just stared at Marik in disbelief.
"Baka, what is wrong with you! You quit doing that stuff three years ago remember? Said a quite angry Duke. " Don't worry about your fees, I have enough to pay for one more person. I'll pay for you, just so you don't start that crazy stuff up again!"
Marik crossed his arms and succumbed to the Dice champion's wishes. "Fine." He said, while a little read in the face.
After a short pause, Yugi spoke up: "So, almost everyone is practically covered accept Ryou."
Everyone's attention suddenly switched to the soft-spoken boy.
"Don't worry about me guys, I already have some money saved. I'll just figure out a way to raise the rest."
"You could always help me with my dance routine Ryou!" Tea said, looking at Ryou with sympathetic eyes. Joey and Serenity nodded in agreement.
"Thanks, but that will only make it harder for the three of you to raise the money for yourselves. After all, having an additional senior for the school to donate too might prove a little difficult."
The group was silent for another moment and then Yami spoke up: "Yugi and I could always convince Kaiba to pay for your trip in addition too ours; when we win the duel that is."
"No. I do appreciate that, but I have a feeling that Kaiba would not accommodate you for my sake, though he has all the riches to do it. Don't worry guys, I'll find a way."
Everyone looked at Ryou solemnly but did not press the issue further. Instead, they all became interested in the remainder of their food; and for the rest of the lunch period they ate in silence.
Author's Note:
Well? What did you all think? Let me know in a review! And if there are any silent readers out there, please take the time to review me and tell me what you think.
Chapter three; the seniors leave for Egypt! Yay!
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