Half a Soul
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh, Blade, or anything else that this story may seem to have.
Chapter One
As the sun began to set into the horizon Alexia and Kayden's worry only increased as Yami made no noise and had yet to leave his room. Supper he had not attended which made Alexia rapidly reach her limit of leaving the boy in peace.
Sitting upon the couch with a fire crackling in the fireplace the two of them slowly packed the books and pictures within the house that they could reach. Most of the things that they were coming with them within the living room was back well towards midnight. It was only after they had nearly finished with the study that Alexia snapped.
"I cannot take his silence, I am going to speak with him," she said putting the books that she held in a wooden crate. Glancing at her Kayden sighed, "Fine, go along, I will come when I am finished here," he stated and continued sorting out which of the books and clutter would come with them.
Striding up the stairs she stepped into the dark hallway and glanced down to the end room, walking towards it she knocked upon the door, "Yami, Yami darling may I come in," she said in a gentle voice. Hearing no answer she turned the handle and stepped in to the darkness. The black curtains had been pulled over the large window and the room was cloaked in pure darkness. Blinking she gave her eyes a moment to adjust before she began to glance around. Seeing movement upon the bed she edged carefully towards it and sat down.
A body moved behind her from laying down to sitting up. Sighing she grasped one side of the curtains and pulled it open so that she could stare at her son. He refused to meet her gaze; instead he stared out the window and gave it his full attention. Blinking she reached over and placed her hand upon his knee, "do you want to talk Yami," she asked, he shrugged and pulled his knees up to his chest in an insecure childish way.
"Yami I wish that you would understand why we had to keep this from you, it was for your own protection," she stated, "please honey look at me". Reluctantly Yami lifted his gaze to her, "why didn't you trust me, I would have kept that to myself, you know I'm not the type of person to frolic around and tell the whole world. Why," he demanded his voice holding a slight sob to it. She sighed, "it was the Ministries idea to do that, they thought that it would keep you much safer, we insisted to let you know when you were seven, but they did not allow it".
"The ministry," Yami said questionly. Placing her hands in her lap Alexia stared at him dead in the eye, "the Ministry of Vampire Slayers. Its headquarters are in Aldahem and we have had family in it. Namely both your Grandfather's and great grandfathers. We listen to them, they are our leaders, leaders until the day that you turn twenty and are fully capable of taking up the Throne of all vampire slayers".
The boy closed his eyes and released a shaky breath, "and what if I don't want the throne, what will they do then," he demanded. Taken aback Alexia stared at him with wide eyes, "then you would become the leader of the council. Either way Yami, even if you don't want to, you would lead the Slayers". Shaking his head Yami buried his head in his knees, "go away," he snapped, "Let me try and digest more of this stupid Intel that you have thrown upon my shoulders".
Alexia stared at him in utter hurt, "Yami I came up here to help you," she stated. He chuckled, "well it's not working, now leave me alone," his voice was heated behind the noticeable sobs. Biting her lip she hurriedly rose to her feet and left the room closing the door loudly.
As she headed down the stairs Kayden looked up at her questionly, "how is he," he asked. She wiped tears off of her cheeks, "he is heavily angry and upset, this was all too much for him and he is furious at us for just dropping it upon his shoulders. Reasoning with him in nearly impossible because I just made it worse. I told him about the ministry and how when he is twenty they will put him upon the throne. He told me to leave him alone".
Stepping forward Kayden wrapped his arms around his wife, "I'll go and talk to him, maybe there is another way to get him to understand. Remember he is still not but a young boy and needs to realize that what we speak of is true. I need you to call my brother, tell him that we are coming this week, that way Yami can be around more people and meet his family sooner, he probably wants to," she nodded against him and pulling away strode to their communication screen in the study.
Striding up the stairs Kayden opened the bedroom door without a knock and closing it turned to stare at his son who was in the same position as Alexia had left him, save his shoulders were shaking from weeping. Sitting down upon the bed he heard his son mutter, "leave me alone," in a desperate tone. Kayden did not budge; instead he grasped his son's shoulders and shifting on the bed pulled the boy against him in a tender embrace. Yami fell into it and let his tears soak his father's shirt, the whole time Kayden was rubbing his back comfortingly.
"Listen Yami, I know that this is all hard for you to comprehend at your age and all at one time, but you must understand, this is your destiny, the gods gave it to you because they knew that you would be strong enough to fulfill it. They believed in you," he stated in a gentle tone. Shaking his head against his father's torso, "but I'm not Papa, I'm not, I never have been and never will be," he argued with insecurity.
"Just remember Yami, we are here for you, and when we go to live with you Uncle Akunadin, Aunt Maisie, and cousin Seto they will be with you every step of the way as well. Our best friends will be there to help you as well, there will be people to help you, you don't have to go through it on your own. Yami look at me," he said, the boy forced his face up, "we love you, and we will get you through all your training, we will make you strong, and we will protect you until you are strong enough to defend yourself and be the born leader that you are. Trust me Yami, it will all work out if you have faith".
"Papa," Yami sobbed wrapping his arms around his Father's neck, "thank you". Kayden smiled and kissed his son's brow, "your welcome Yami, now just so you know we will be leaving sooner so that you have a week to get to know your family before you have to start your training, are you all right with that," he asked. Nodding Yami pulled away and wiped the tears from his eyes, "I'd prefer it. How old is Seto Papa," he asked. Kayden rubbed Yami's shoulder, "I believe that he just turned nineteen, he was five when you were born, so yes, he just turned nineteen on August 6th". Yami smiled, "I'll have to wish him a late birthday then," he stated, Kayden chuckled and nodded.
"May I go to sleep Papa, it's been a long day," he stated. Nodding Kayden allowed Yami to lie down before he covered the boy with the blanket and kissed his brow, "good night Yami, don't let the bad bugs bite," he stated. Smiling Yami said, "I wont," before closing his eyes.
A WEEK LATER
Packing had taken up most of his time, as well as doing his chores and telling his friends from the village that he was moving. They all wished him good luck and they rushed around recklessly every night before and after dinner. Yami loved being able to be around them before he left, it comforted him and encouraged himself to make them proud.
Putting a saddle on his black stallion Mystyc he clanked back at the house. His parents were still inside and the sun had long since set into the horizon. Blinking he glanced in the direction of Aldahem, it was only fifteen minuets or so away when not at a full gallop. Sighing he patted Mystyc's neck before heading back to the house.
Entering he saw his parents slowly getting their jackets and cloaks on in the living room, he smiled, "I am going to go say good-bye to Corry, he said that he would be at the fountain after dark to see my leave". The two glanced up at him and nodded, "go ahead darling," insisted Alexia, "we will call you when the wagon is ready to go". Smiling he closed the door and dashed down the hill towards the centre part where the statue of the Pharaoh proudly stood with water pouring out from under his feet.
Along the edge sat a young boy the same age as his self, though he was taller, broader built, and had chin length curly black hair. As his boots hit the stone pavement the boy looked up and smiled before rising to his feet, "come to say good-bye," he stated. Nodding Yami embraced his friend, "how could I leave without seeing you, you're my best friend Corry," he reminded. Chuckling Corry pulled away, "I know, come let us walk back to your place, slowly though, I'd like to be able to talk to you for more than two minuets". Chuckling Yami nodded in agreement and they began to walk back.
"Are you looking forward to the move," Corry asked. Shrugging Yami gazed at the pavement, "in a sense yes, but I would miss the small town life, and my friends". Smiling Corry put his arms around his friends shoulders, Yami mimicked him, "you know Yami, I'm going to miss you terribly, will you ever come back and visit," he asked. Nodding Yami gazed up into his friend's face, "as often as I can," he stated gaining an even broader smile from his friend.
Suddenly a heart wrenching scream came from Yami's home. Looking up the two of them saw a group of people in black cloaks and hoods standing in front of the open door to the house. The two of them knew what they were immediately, they had seen them before frequently in their lives. Yami glanced at his friend, "go to the spire and call for the slayers, I need to go help my parents," nodding Corry dashed off to one of the communication spires while Yami dashed back to his house.
The vampires had entered the house when he reached the top of the hill and frantically he dashed for the open doorway. Finding that the door had been ripped from it's hinges with a tremendous force he felt his courage slowly leaving him, those creatures were strong, how could he hope to be able to fight against them.
From within he heard a deep vicious voice bellow, "where is he Kayden, I am in no mood for your old games".
"Why the hell would I tell you, that's my son, I would not willingly give him up to you," rang his Father's voice, Yami could tell where they were, they were in the study. Cautiously he crept forward as the voices yelled at each other back and forth.
"Tell me where he is or your wives lovely head will be ripped permanently off".
"Never, you wouldn't do it Valick, you'd prefer to bite her, and you know as well as I do that you are vulnerable in that state, and nothing would stop me from severing your head off of your shoulders".
"Where is the Pharaoh's reincarnation, tell me now".
"No!"
Reaching the study doorway Yami glanced into hold back a gasp of horror. Ten vampires, pale skinned, dark eyed, dark haired, and dressed purely in black had his Father pinned to the wall, and his mother was upon her knees with who looked like the leader standing over her with five of the ten behind him. The leader's appearance alone drained the courage out of his body.
He was tall, muscular and held a vicious shine in his soulless eyes. His black clothing only enhanced his back eyes and made Yami shiver in fear, he was no slayer but he could still tell who that vampire was. It was Lord Valick, the King of Vampires. Biting his lip he peered around the doorframe at the scene before him.
Valick grasped his mother's throat and squeezed hard, "tell me where he is, or I will kill or turn her," he snapped. Kayden shook his head, "I won't give him away to you," he snapped. Growling Valick rose to his feet lifting his mother effortlessly so that her feet were a foot above the ground, his hand still squeezing her neck, "tell me". Shaking his head Kayden closed his eyes, "never you fucking bastard, never".
Sighing Valick reached up with his other hand, in it was a bronze bladed dagger, Yami instantly knew what the vampire was going to do. Springing forward without a though he cried out, "don't hurt her, leave her alone".
Everyone's gaze turned to him and immediately he regretted interfering. Taking a step back he glanced at his Father's worried face, to Valick's hungry one. Whimpering he took a step back, that look that Valick was giving him made him feel like prey. He was about to turn and bolt but firm hands grasped his arms and kept him still before he could move. Giving a small cry he looked up into soulless black eyes.
"Valick don't you fucking dare, leave him alone," bellowed Kayden as he struggled against the vampires holding him. Valick chuckled, "do you want them to live little one," he asked running one of his hands up Yami's neck. Nodding Yami tried to pull away but the vice like grip kept him in place. He could hear his Father struggling and his mother forcing herself to her feet as Valick forced him into the living room, "then you will fully surrender yourself to me, if you do not, then I will kill them, understand". Yami nodded, "I...I surrender," he said in a small terrified voice like a mouse cornered by a cat. Valick smiled, "good".
Suddenly Yami felt himself being forced heavily against the hard floor of the living room. Crying out in pain he found that all the breath had left his lungs and desperately he tried to breathe. Valick smiled down at him, "that will be useless little one, soon the breath will be entirely gone from you".
The other vampires came out, two restraining each parent as the other's formed a circle around the two of them. Yami glanced at each of them fearfully before returning his gaze to Valick, "what are you doing," he demanded timidly. Valick chuckled, "making sure that you can never fulfill the prophecy".
"Valick, I am disgusted by you," cried a voice from the doorway. Glancing up Yami saw a young man of twenty standing in the doorway, his chestnut hair messy from ridding, and his cerulean eyes focused on him and the King of Vampires. Valick growled, "Seto, how did you know we were here," he demanded. Seto smiled, "a little birdie called us and we complied to his plea". He stated as a tall and broad black man strode up beside him, a sword in hand and his body encased in black leather, and sunglasses covered his already dark eyes,
"Vampires, seize them, make sure that they do not interrupt me," he snapped.
Seto's companion smiled mockingly and gave his sword an experimental swish, "finally, some entertainment," he chuckled in a deep rough voice as the vamps dashed forward. Blinking Seto dashed away with surprising speed and dashed towards Kayden and Alexia. Roughly he used his fist as a weapon and knocked the four vamps away from the two while swiftly pulling out a thin bladed sword.
From his position on the ground Yami glanced at the fighting that was going on around him. Seto's companion had been forced into the house as more vampires joined the original ten and fought equally against the two. Seeing his Father pull out a weapon as well from above the mantle on the fireplace he watched at he fought along side the two blocking them from touching his mother.
Feeling a hand run along his neck he turned his eyes back upon Valick's face, the vampire smiled down at him, the look of hunger in his eyes ever growing. Whimpering he tried to turn his gaze away but the vampire kept his face in place with a firm hand. Leaning forward Valick put his mouth beside the boy's ear, "don't worry little one, this will all be over soon," he whispered, his cold breath sweeping over Yami's already chilled skin.
Seto glanced at his companion, "get close to my cousin Blade, make sure that Valick does not do anything to him," he cried. Giving a firm nod Blade was about to push the vampires in front of him out of his way but a blood- curdling scream of anguish stopped him in his tracks. Forcefully he pushed the vampires aside and growled as he saw what was before him.
Yami lay beneath Valick, his face scrunched in pain as the Vampires teeth lodged into his neck and continued to pull upwards as he drained the boy's body of his blood. Yami's hands here fisted in a vicelike grip on Valick's shoulders as his body jerked from the pain. Tears rolled down those bronze cheeks from amethyst eyes as they stared at the ceiling, small sounds of pain were torn from his throat as his body became weaker and weaker.
"Valick you bastard," cried Kayden as he was able to see what was happening, "get off of him". Valick finished his job and left the large gash on Yami's neck that was much like the Pharaoh's, from the beginning of his neck, to the start of his jaw. His body was shaking uncontrollably as Valick licked his lips before wiping away the blood with his sleeve. Sitting up between Yami straddled legs the vampire king stared down at his work as all activity ceased in the room. He smiled and reaching down ran his hand over Yami's pale face, "Bakura, bring me the vile," he commanded firmly. A devilish looking man with shoulder length white hair and a jagged scar on his left cheek came forward and handed the king a needle filled with a marble coloured liquid.
Taking it Valick smiled at Seto, Blade, Kayden and Alexia as he held it up, "you've failed in your task, just as the Pharaoh's friends had failed in helping him from being murdered three thousand years ago. Eh, what a pity that he will no longer be on you side anymore, I see that his former self had never expected for this to happen," he chuckled. Kayden desperately pulled Alexia to him as Valick heavily forced the point of the needle into the wound on Yami's neck.
Making a gurgling sound and nearly chocking on his own blood Yami tried to roll away, but his body did not have the strength. When the liquid was injected into his system his body began to feel like it was on fire, crying as best as he could he felt his back arch as wave after wave of burning pain ripped through him.
Kayden and Seto tried to dash forward only to be blocked by the vampires, Blade had already been surrounded and they watched helplessly as Yami twisted and arched in pain. Tears came to Alexia's eyes and she buried her head in her husband's chest she could no longer watch what was happening to her son.
Yami collapsed weakly to the floor as the effects of the concoction that was injected into him wore off he stared at the ceiling. Panting he closed his mouth and knowingly felt his teeth with his tongue. Groaning when he felt sharp fangs instead of the usually flat one he closed his eyes and lay limply in yielding.
Smiling broadly Valick picked up the boy into his arms, "thank you for your wonderful entertainment tonight, we will be taking out prize now," he stated smiling directly at Kayden who merely glared at him defiantly.
"You concoction will not stop him from keeping his soul, just you watch Valick, he'll win the struggle," he bellowed before the vampires disappeared from the room in a flick of black cloaks. Blade ran out the door after them to watch them go while Seto stayed in and went up to his Aunt and Uncle, "I'm sorry, we were not fast enough, but I assure you, we will get him back no matter what," he stated. Nodding Alexia and Kayden sighed and gazed at each other, "we are still coming to your home, there is no fixing the memory we have of this place and I would prefer not to walk into the same room as the one in which our enemy turned my only child. Come let us go," he stated. Nodding Seto put an arm around his Aunt's shoulder as they strode outside.
It was pouring rain as they stepped outside and dashed towards their horses and the wagon of covered belongings. Kayden strapped Mystyc to the side of the wagon and made sure that the dog was in the wagon. As soon as he went to go check upon Horus the silver winged Falcon pushed his way out of his cage and out into the night. He sighed, "find your master Horus, he awaits you," he said in a sad tone.
Seto sat on his horse as they began to head to Aldahem, staring off in the distance he made a silent promise as he remembered the first time he saw his cousin, pinned to the floor and terrified out of his young teenage mind. Growling he stared up at the sky, "I will get you back Yami, I promise".
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh, Blade, or anything else that this story may seem to have.
Chapter One
As the sun began to set into the horizon Alexia and Kayden's worry only increased as Yami made no noise and had yet to leave his room. Supper he had not attended which made Alexia rapidly reach her limit of leaving the boy in peace.
Sitting upon the couch with a fire crackling in the fireplace the two of them slowly packed the books and pictures within the house that they could reach. Most of the things that they were coming with them within the living room was back well towards midnight. It was only after they had nearly finished with the study that Alexia snapped.
"I cannot take his silence, I am going to speak with him," she said putting the books that she held in a wooden crate. Glancing at her Kayden sighed, "Fine, go along, I will come when I am finished here," he stated and continued sorting out which of the books and clutter would come with them.
Striding up the stairs she stepped into the dark hallway and glanced down to the end room, walking towards it she knocked upon the door, "Yami, Yami darling may I come in," she said in a gentle voice. Hearing no answer she turned the handle and stepped in to the darkness. The black curtains had been pulled over the large window and the room was cloaked in pure darkness. Blinking she gave her eyes a moment to adjust before she began to glance around. Seeing movement upon the bed she edged carefully towards it and sat down.
A body moved behind her from laying down to sitting up. Sighing she grasped one side of the curtains and pulled it open so that she could stare at her son. He refused to meet her gaze; instead he stared out the window and gave it his full attention. Blinking she reached over and placed her hand upon his knee, "do you want to talk Yami," she asked, he shrugged and pulled his knees up to his chest in an insecure childish way.
"Yami I wish that you would understand why we had to keep this from you, it was for your own protection," she stated, "please honey look at me". Reluctantly Yami lifted his gaze to her, "why didn't you trust me, I would have kept that to myself, you know I'm not the type of person to frolic around and tell the whole world. Why," he demanded his voice holding a slight sob to it. She sighed, "it was the Ministries idea to do that, they thought that it would keep you much safer, we insisted to let you know when you were seven, but they did not allow it".
"The ministry," Yami said questionly. Placing her hands in her lap Alexia stared at him dead in the eye, "the Ministry of Vampire Slayers. Its headquarters are in Aldahem and we have had family in it. Namely both your Grandfather's and great grandfathers. We listen to them, they are our leaders, leaders until the day that you turn twenty and are fully capable of taking up the Throne of all vampire slayers".
The boy closed his eyes and released a shaky breath, "and what if I don't want the throne, what will they do then," he demanded. Taken aback Alexia stared at him with wide eyes, "then you would become the leader of the council. Either way Yami, even if you don't want to, you would lead the Slayers". Shaking his head Yami buried his head in his knees, "go away," he snapped, "Let me try and digest more of this stupid Intel that you have thrown upon my shoulders".
Alexia stared at him in utter hurt, "Yami I came up here to help you," she stated. He chuckled, "well it's not working, now leave me alone," his voice was heated behind the noticeable sobs. Biting her lip she hurriedly rose to her feet and left the room closing the door loudly.
As she headed down the stairs Kayden looked up at her questionly, "how is he," he asked. She wiped tears off of her cheeks, "he is heavily angry and upset, this was all too much for him and he is furious at us for just dropping it upon his shoulders. Reasoning with him in nearly impossible because I just made it worse. I told him about the ministry and how when he is twenty they will put him upon the throne. He told me to leave him alone".
Stepping forward Kayden wrapped his arms around his wife, "I'll go and talk to him, maybe there is another way to get him to understand. Remember he is still not but a young boy and needs to realize that what we speak of is true. I need you to call my brother, tell him that we are coming this week, that way Yami can be around more people and meet his family sooner, he probably wants to," she nodded against him and pulling away strode to their communication screen in the study.
Striding up the stairs Kayden opened the bedroom door without a knock and closing it turned to stare at his son who was in the same position as Alexia had left him, save his shoulders were shaking from weeping. Sitting down upon the bed he heard his son mutter, "leave me alone," in a desperate tone. Kayden did not budge; instead he grasped his son's shoulders and shifting on the bed pulled the boy against him in a tender embrace. Yami fell into it and let his tears soak his father's shirt, the whole time Kayden was rubbing his back comfortingly.
"Listen Yami, I know that this is all hard for you to comprehend at your age and all at one time, but you must understand, this is your destiny, the gods gave it to you because they knew that you would be strong enough to fulfill it. They believed in you," he stated in a gentle tone. Shaking his head against his father's torso, "but I'm not Papa, I'm not, I never have been and never will be," he argued with insecurity.
"Just remember Yami, we are here for you, and when we go to live with you Uncle Akunadin, Aunt Maisie, and cousin Seto they will be with you every step of the way as well. Our best friends will be there to help you as well, there will be people to help you, you don't have to go through it on your own. Yami look at me," he said, the boy forced his face up, "we love you, and we will get you through all your training, we will make you strong, and we will protect you until you are strong enough to defend yourself and be the born leader that you are. Trust me Yami, it will all work out if you have faith".
"Papa," Yami sobbed wrapping his arms around his Father's neck, "thank you". Kayden smiled and kissed his son's brow, "your welcome Yami, now just so you know we will be leaving sooner so that you have a week to get to know your family before you have to start your training, are you all right with that," he asked. Nodding Yami pulled away and wiped the tears from his eyes, "I'd prefer it. How old is Seto Papa," he asked. Kayden rubbed Yami's shoulder, "I believe that he just turned nineteen, he was five when you were born, so yes, he just turned nineteen on August 6th". Yami smiled, "I'll have to wish him a late birthday then," he stated, Kayden chuckled and nodded.
"May I go to sleep Papa, it's been a long day," he stated. Nodding Kayden allowed Yami to lie down before he covered the boy with the blanket and kissed his brow, "good night Yami, don't let the bad bugs bite," he stated. Smiling Yami said, "I wont," before closing his eyes.
A WEEK LATER
Packing had taken up most of his time, as well as doing his chores and telling his friends from the village that he was moving. They all wished him good luck and they rushed around recklessly every night before and after dinner. Yami loved being able to be around them before he left, it comforted him and encouraged himself to make them proud.
Putting a saddle on his black stallion Mystyc he clanked back at the house. His parents were still inside and the sun had long since set into the horizon. Blinking he glanced in the direction of Aldahem, it was only fifteen minuets or so away when not at a full gallop. Sighing he patted Mystyc's neck before heading back to the house.
Entering he saw his parents slowly getting their jackets and cloaks on in the living room, he smiled, "I am going to go say good-bye to Corry, he said that he would be at the fountain after dark to see my leave". The two glanced up at him and nodded, "go ahead darling," insisted Alexia, "we will call you when the wagon is ready to go". Smiling he closed the door and dashed down the hill towards the centre part where the statue of the Pharaoh proudly stood with water pouring out from under his feet.
Along the edge sat a young boy the same age as his self, though he was taller, broader built, and had chin length curly black hair. As his boots hit the stone pavement the boy looked up and smiled before rising to his feet, "come to say good-bye," he stated. Nodding Yami embraced his friend, "how could I leave without seeing you, you're my best friend Corry," he reminded. Chuckling Corry pulled away, "I know, come let us walk back to your place, slowly though, I'd like to be able to talk to you for more than two minuets". Chuckling Yami nodded in agreement and they began to walk back.
"Are you looking forward to the move," Corry asked. Shrugging Yami gazed at the pavement, "in a sense yes, but I would miss the small town life, and my friends". Smiling Corry put his arms around his friends shoulders, Yami mimicked him, "you know Yami, I'm going to miss you terribly, will you ever come back and visit," he asked. Nodding Yami gazed up into his friend's face, "as often as I can," he stated gaining an even broader smile from his friend.
Suddenly a heart wrenching scream came from Yami's home. Looking up the two of them saw a group of people in black cloaks and hoods standing in front of the open door to the house. The two of them knew what they were immediately, they had seen them before frequently in their lives. Yami glanced at his friend, "go to the spire and call for the slayers, I need to go help my parents," nodding Corry dashed off to one of the communication spires while Yami dashed back to his house.
The vampires had entered the house when he reached the top of the hill and frantically he dashed for the open doorway. Finding that the door had been ripped from it's hinges with a tremendous force he felt his courage slowly leaving him, those creatures were strong, how could he hope to be able to fight against them.
From within he heard a deep vicious voice bellow, "where is he Kayden, I am in no mood for your old games".
"Why the hell would I tell you, that's my son, I would not willingly give him up to you," rang his Father's voice, Yami could tell where they were, they were in the study. Cautiously he crept forward as the voices yelled at each other back and forth.
"Tell me where he is or your wives lovely head will be ripped permanently off".
"Never, you wouldn't do it Valick, you'd prefer to bite her, and you know as well as I do that you are vulnerable in that state, and nothing would stop me from severing your head off of your shoulders".
"Where is the Pharaoh's reincarnation, tell me now".
"No!"
Reaching the study doorway Yami glanced into hold back a gasp of horror. Ten vampires, pale skinned, dark eyed, dark haired, and dressed purely in black had his Father pinned to the wall, and his mother was upon her knees with who looked like the leader standing over her with five of the ten behind him. The leader's appearance alone drained the courage out of his body.
He was tall, muscular and held a vicious shine in his soulless eyes. His black clothing only enhanced his back eyes and made Yami shiver in fear, he was no slayer but he could still tell who that vampire was. It was Lord Valick, the King of Vampires. Biting his lip he peered around the doorframe at the scene before him.
Valick grasped his mother's throat and squeezed hard, "tell me where he is, or I will kill or turn her," he snapped. Kayden shook his head, "I won't give him away to you," he snapped. Growling Valick rose to his feet lifting his mother effortlessly so that her feet were a foot above the ground, his hand still squeezing her neck, "tell me". Shaking his head Kayden closed his eyes, "never you fucking bastard, never".
Sighing Valick reached up with his other hand, in it was a bronze bladed dagger, Yami instantly knew what the vampire was going to do. Springing forward without a though he cried out, "don't hurt her, leave her alone".
Everyone's gaze turned to him and immediately he regretted interfering. Taking a step back he glanced at his Father's worried face, to Valick's hungry one. Whimpering he took a step back, that look that Valick was giving him made him feel like prey. He was about to turn and bolt but firm hands grasped his arms and kept him still before he could move. Giving a small cry he looked up into soulless black eyes.
"Valick don't you fucking dare, leave him alone," bellowed Kayden as he struggled against the vampires holding him. Valick chuckled, "do you want them to live little one," he asked running one of his hands up Yami's neck. Nodding Yami tried to pull away but the vice like grip kept him in place. He could hear his Father struggling and his mother forcing herself to her feet as Valick forced him into the living room, "then you will fully surrender yourself to me, if you do not, then I will kill them, understand". Yami nodded, "I...I surrender," he said in a small terrified voice like a mouse cornered by a cat. Valick smiled, "good".
Suddenly Yami felt himself being forced heavily against the hard floor of the living room. Crying out in pain he found that all the breath had left his lungs and desperately he tried to breathe. Valick smiled down at him, "that will be useless little one, soon the breath will be entirely gone from you".
The other vampires came out, two restraining each parent as the other's formed a circle around the two of them. Yami glanced at each of them fearfully before returning his gaze to Valick, "what are you doing," he demanded timidly. Valick chuckled, "making sure that you can never fulfill the prophecy".
"Valick, I am disgusted by you," cried a voice from the doorway. Glancing up Yami saw a young man of twenty standing in the doorway, his chestnut hair messy from ridding, and his cerulean eyes focused on him and the King of Vampires. Valick growled, "Seto, how did you know we were here," he demanded. Seto smiled, "a little birdie called us and we complied to his plea". He stated as a tall and broad black man strode up beside him, a sword in hand and his body encased in black leather, and sunglasses covered his already dark eyes,
"Vampires, seize them, make sure that they do not interrupt me," he snapped.
Seto's companion smiled mockingly and gave his sword an experimental swish, "finally, some entertainment," he chuckled in a deep rough voice as the vamps dashed forward. Blinking Seto dashed away with surprising speed and dashed towards Kayden and Alexia. Roughly he used his fist as a weapon and knocked the four vamps away from the two while swiftly pulling out a thin bladed sword.
From his position on the ground Yami glanced at the fighting that was going on around him. Seto's companion had been forced into the house as more vampires joined the original ten and fought equally against the two. Seeing his Father pull out a weapon as well from above the mantle on the fireplace he watched at he fought along side the two blocking them from touching his mother.
Feeling a hand run along his neck he turned his eyes back upon Valick's face, the vampire smiled down at him, the look of hunger in his eyes ever growing. Whimpering he tried to turn his gaze away but the vampire kept his face in place with a firm hand. Leaning forward Valick put his mouth beside the boy's ear, "don't worry little one, this will all be over soon," he whispered, his cold breath sweeping over Yami's already chilled skin.
Seto glanced at his companion, "get close to my cousin Blade, make sure that Valick does not do anything to him," he cried. Giving a firm nod Blade was about to push the vampires in front of him out of his way but a blood- curdling scream of anguish stopped him in his tracks. Forcefully he pushed the vampires aside and growled as he saw what was before him.
Yami lay beneath Valick, his face scrunched in pain as the Vampires teeth lodged into his neck and continued to pull upwards as he drained the boy's body of his blood. Yami's hands here fisted in a vicelike grip on Valick's shoulders as his body jerked from the pain. Tears rolled down those bronze cheeks from amethyst eyes as they stared at the ceiling, small sounds of pain were torn from his throat as his body became weaker and weaker.
"Valick you bastard," cried Kayden as he was able to see what was happening, "get off of him". Valick finished his job and left the large gash on Yami's neck that was much like the Pharaoh's, from the beginning of his neck, to the start of his jaw. His body was shaking uncontrollably as Valick licked his lips before wiping away the blood with his sleeve. Sitting up between Yami straddled legs the vampire king stared down at his work as all activity ceased in the room. He smiled and reaching down ran his hand over Yami's pale face, "Bakura, bring me the vile," he commanded firmly. A devilish looking man with shoulder length white hair and a jagged scar on his left cheek came forward and handed the king a needle filled with a marble coloured liquid.
Taking it Valick smiled at Seto, Blade, Kayden and Alexia as he held it up, "you've failed in your task, just as the Pharaoh's friends had failed in helping him from being murdered three thousand years ago. Eh, what a pity that he will no longer be on you side anymore, I see that his former self had never expected for this to happen," he chuckled. Kayden desperately pulled Alexia to him as Valick heavily forced the point of the needle into the wound on Yami's neck.
Making a gurgling sound and nearly chocking on his own blood Yami tried to roll away, but his body did not have the strength. When the liquid was injected into his system his body began to feel like it was on fire, crying as best as he could he felt his back arch as wave after wave of burning pain ripped through him.
Kayden and Seto tried to dash forward only to be blocked by the vampires, Blade had already been surrounded and they watched helplessly as Yami twisted and arched in pain. Tears came to Alexia's eyes and she buried her head in her husband's chest she could no longer watch what was happening to her son.
Yami collapsed weakly to the floor as the effects of the concoction that was injected into him wore off he stared at the ceiling. Panting he closed his mouth and knowingly felt his teeth with his tongue. Groaning when he felt sharp fangs instead of the usually flat one he closed his eyes and lay limply in yielding.
Smiling broadly Valick picked up the boy into his arms, "thank you for your wonderful entertainment tonight, we will be taking out prize now," he stated smiling directly at Kayden who merely glared at him defiantly.
"You concoction will not stop him from keeping his soul, just you watch Valick, he'll win the struggle," he bellowed before the vampires disappeared from the room in a flick of black cloaks. Blade ran out the door after them to watch them go while Seto stayed in and went up to his Aunt and Uncle, "I'm sorry, we were not fast enough, but I assure you, we will get him back no matter what," he stated. Nodding Alexia and Kayden sighed and gazed at each other, "we are still coming to your home, there is no fixing the memory we have of this place and I would prefer not to walk into the same room as the one in which our enemy turned my only child. Come let us go," he stated. Nodding Seto put an arm around his Aunt's shoulder as they strode outside.
It was pouring rain as they stepped outside and dashed towards their horses and the wagon of covered belongings. Kayden strapped Mystyc to the side of the wagon and made sure that the dog was in the wagon. As soon as he went to go check upon Horus the silver winged Falcon pushed his way out of his cage and out into the night. He sighed, "find your master Horus, he awaits you," he said in a sad tone.
Seto sat on his horse as they began to head to Aldahem, staring off in the distance he made a silent promise as he remembered the first time he saw his cousin, pinned to the floor and terrified out of his young teenage mind. Growling he stared up at the sky, "I will get you back Yami, I promise".