Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh, Blade, the movie Vampires, Buffy the vampire slayer, or anything else that this story may seem to have, and any song as well.
I am sorry about the long wait, my vacation in British Columbia was a week long, and well, I had to update the other story that I am writing before I could update this one, on top of a Ra forsaken writers block, I kept changing what I wanted to write (shrugs). Sorry, I hope I can start updating faster; I start school in a week, and figure skating not long after.
Ja ne.
/Yami's thoughts/
[ Pharaoh's thoughts]
Chapter Eleven FOUR MONTHS LATERTraining had intensified. On top of his schoolwork, and the normal after school defence training that he had so far endured, learning how to summon monsters and use his magic was added to the workload.
Every night he would be somnolent and refused to leave his room except when Atemu encouraged him. The spirits guiding voice helped him through all the training; constantly reminding him that soon he could see his parents faces again. The council had promised after he received the puzzle that in four months he would be allowed to go to his parent's new home in Thebes. They wanted him to be well trained in fighting before going out into the open.
Valick had not made any moved over this time, which worried the Slayers and kept them on full alert. Guards were put up on sentry duty along the castle ramparts, and others were place outside bedroom doors.
Akunadin and Rosalind had returned to their home outside of the castle. Every lunch hour Seto, Yami, and Joey would go and visit them and eat their meals before returning.
Over the four months they had taken many steps closer to the cure, they had five more ingredients left to find, and one hundred and fifty to scan through. The serum so far was working wonderfully, Yami never complained of a sudden urge for blood, and the suns burning rays as he trained outside with his fellow classmates never harmed his skin.
Atemu was restless, he constantly made Yami go to the science laboratory and suggest different chemicals and what not as he tried to remember the ones that he had used. Not all of them worked, but some could be used in weapons. Chemicals were put into special bullets, as were garlic and a rare chemical that was similar to UV rays.
The Ministry was pleased and their affection for the young vampire grew and grew each day. Soon Yami had to attend each of the meetings along side Seto, West, Blade, and Mahado.
Seto, Blade, West, Joey, and Mahado quickly noticed a strong bond that was growing between Yami and Lostris. Many times they had caught the two alone together out in the grounds, or on the castle roof. Each one agreed upon the same conclusion. And they had figured out recently that she would become the new and the last member of their squadron other than Yami once her schooling was done.
[You should tell them]
/About what/
[Valick's island Headquarters, Ekhthalre]
/I want to remember the codes first/ Yami stated closing his book and sitting up in his bed to gaze at the spirit whose gaze was fixed solely upon him /I don't want them going in there blind/. The spirit sighed and crocked a brow, "you're procrastinating," he stated speaking aloud.
"Maybe," Yami stated placing his book upon the nightstand. Sighing the spirit shook his head and rose to his feet, "you are little one, I can tell".
Scratching his neck Yami shrugged, "it's because I know that the council will not let me go. They will simply send Seto and the Blue Eyes Squadron in there blind. I want to go, even though I loathe the place. At least if I go I'll know who's running the place, and I'll be able to lead them to both the laboratory, and where their data base is, plus I'll be able to get them in there without I fight".
Smiling fondly the spirit ran his hand through Yami's hair, "You have improved on your training," he pointed out, "they will allow you to go is you tell them what you have just told me. Trust me, they are more open then you think".
Sighing Yami gave the spirit a tired smile, "I hope so," he said, "and I hope I pass that test tomorrow".
Chuckling Atemu sat down on the edge of the bed, "you will pass with flying colours little one, trust me you have done nothing but study for the past two weeks, and plus you are done all the curriculum books for both junior, intermediate, and senior vampires that there is in this place. You'll be fine.
"Oh, have you packed yet," said the spirit. Yami gasped in shock, "oh shit I haven't and we leave tomorrow night. Shit shit".
"You are lucky that Seto has yet to come to bed, hurry along and get your things packed so that you are ready to go. I'll watch the door and warn you when Seto and Joey are coming," he said, nodding his thanks Yami dashed towards his wardrobe and began to put folded clothing into a leather backpack.
He had just barely finished packing when Atemu signalled for him to get into bed. Doing so he allowed the spirit to be the fatherly man he seemed to be and pull the covers over him before placing a gentle kiss on his brow, saying a curt good-night Yami pretended to sleep as the bedroom door opened and he felt Atemu lay down on the bed beside him.
Seto smiled as he saw his cousin laying with his eyes closed. Joey chuckled and seemed to ask Seto for silent permission on something, the slayer chuckled and nodded his head before heading behind his changing screen.
The young vampire gave a shriek of shock as Joey suddenly lifted him out of bed, thrust him over his shoulder, and spun in a tight circle. Giving a small growling Yami slammed his fist into the back of Joey's back, the teen pulled him into new brides style and smiled down at him, "I knew that you were awake," he teased. Sticking his tongue out at the blonde haired slayer he crossed his arms firmly over his chest, why was he not surprised that Joey could tell that he was not asleep.
"Bastard," he muttered.
"Language," scolded Seto as he came out from behind his screen dressed in his nightshirt.
"Hmm, nice try," Yami chuckled as Joey put him down.
"You would think that by now you would have given up on that by now Seto, he's gunna cuss and swear for the rest of his life you know," Joey pointed out as Yami sat back down on his bed. Crocking a brow Seto grunted before kissing Yami on the brow. The young vampire smiled up at him before closing his eyes and cuddling under the blanket.
"Good night Atemu, if your still awake," said Seto, the spirit re-appeared on the bed and smiled up at Seto. Seto was one of the few that had been able to see Atemu most others could not.
"Good night Seto and Joey, sleep well," he said before closing his eyes.
"Night Atemu," said Joey before he went behind his changing screen. Seto closed all the windows and curtains, making sure that they were locked along with the door. Mouthing a good night to Joey as the blonde came out he laid down in bed and covered himself with his comforter. Joey blew out the only lantern that was still lit in the room before he as well cuddled under his covers and fell asleep.
"So Yami, how long will you be gone," asked Lostris as she and Yami practiced with their bow staffs against each other. Parrying a blow to the head Yami hit her in the side before neatly tripping her, "tonight and all day tomorrow, and the next night. I'll be back the next day at noontide," he explained helping her to her feet before they began to hit out at each other again, parrying, blocking, and attacking.
"Good, you wont be gone too long," she said with a smile, "I thought that you would miss the graduation dance, remember it's on Friday".
"Oh right," grunted Yami as he back flipped away from her and thrusting his rod up knocked her from her hands, "we are seniors if we pass that test, speaking of which Mr. Wheeler said that he would be handing them back towards the end of out training class right". She nodded before grabbing her rod from the ground and swung it at him, he ducked neatly and tripped her again.
"Yami," called Seto from the doorway to the training room alongside Mahado and Blade. All the students stopped what they were doing placing their rods on the ground they bowed quickly to Seto out of respect. The young vampire whispered a good bye to Lostris who grasped his wrist his kissed his cheek, he blush furiously before dashing up to Seto, Blade, and Mahado.
"Mr. Wheeler has your test, we will go get it before we leave, alright," explained Seto as he led the teenager out of the room, Blade alongside them.
"Alright," said Yami.
"Holy shit," Yami breathed as he stared at his test paper in his bedroom. Atemu looked over his shoulder and smiled proudly, Seto crossed his arms in impatience.
"So, what did you get," he asked impatiently.
"100%, I got a perfect score, and as he wrote I was the only one over eighty-five percent. Holy Ra I passed," he exclaimed a bright smile crossing his young face.
"What," exclaimed Seto blissfully taking the group of fifteen odd pages from Yami's grasp and stared at it, "Yami you smart little bastard come here". Willingly Yami allowed his cousin to hug him tightly, "you've exceeded me, I got 98% on that test. Damn Yami you make me proud".
A knock on the door caused the two to break apart and turn their gazes, there in the door way stood West and Mahado, both smiling, "are you two ready, the carriage is waiting outside with Blade," asked West. Nodding Seto grabbed his luggage, as did Yami before they followed the two out into the hallway.
Stepping out into the warm sunlight Yami released a pleased sigh and turned his gaze towards the large black carriage that lay waiting for them in front of the gates. Packing their luggage into the bottom compartment the group clambered in, the driver closed the door and snapped the horses into a brisk trot.
Blade sat silently as did Yami as they headed towards tiny Thebes, Mahado and West and Seto held a light conversation with each other. Crimson orbs stared out the window, and Blade kept his eyes on the young boy just to make sure that a vampire familiar [1], would not try to removed the vampire from the vehicle.
Yami's gaze was fixed on the familiar scenery around him as the carriage rolled down the woodland dirt road towards his beloved home. He remembered him, Corry, and Hollis running about in the woodlands in this area, or simply horseback riding, a girl named Myrtle would often follow them. He chuckled at the memory of her clinging to Corry's arm and his friend blushing madly with eyes that pleaded for help.
A small smile graced his features at the memories that now cascaded through his mind, all his friends, his parents, the bonfires held every few nights, the beaming faces of the village folk, and the nights spent around the fire in the house on rainy days telling stories and reading aloud.
Sighing he lifted his gaze and saw the outskirts of the village, excitement began to surge through him at the sight.
[Be patient little one, its only a minuet more and we are there] assured the spirit as he knelt down on the floor of the carriage his hands on the boy's knees.
/I know, but how long can I remain patient, I have waited so long/
His home came into view and reaching forward he grasped Mahado's hand and pointed out the window eagerly, "look," he exclaimed, "that's my home". Mahado smiled brightly at him and glanced at the beautiful little Egyptian styled home that they were driving to, "it's beautiful for being so simple". West smiled as well, "I like it, I wont get lost in there," the group laughed; even Blade gave a small chuckle.
The carriage came to a stop outside of the door, the group filed out and Yami glanced down at the village centre with the statue of Atemu. Seeing Corry splashing water onto his face from the fountain he cried out to him, "Corry, Corry".
The boy looked up and at first seemed to have lost his breath before a large grin crossed his features, "Yami, is that you".
"Hell yes," the vampire exclaimed, crying out blissfully Corry began to run forward, Yami giggled slightly and without even glancing at Seto dashed down the hill towards his friend. The two threw their arms around each other, giggling they stared at each other. It was then that Corry blinked and his bliss lessened, "it's true," he muttered. Yami knew what he was speaking of and dropped his gaze, "yes Corry, it is, I am a vampire with half of my soul".
Shaking his head Corry ruffled the boy's hair, "and I am supposed to care you fiend, all I know is I love this spiky mop of yours, I used to think it was absolutely hideous. And your eyes, they are crimson, sweet. Look at you," he said taking a step back and admiring his friend, "you wear the high classed garb of a slayer, and you have muscles, you're not so scrawny any more. Holy Ra".
Yami giggled, "I must go though, I must see my parents, is tonight a bonfire night," he asked. Corry nodded, smiling Yami turned away, "good, I'll see you then, and I'll introduce you to my cousin and friends," he said giving his friend a small wave before running off back up the hill.
Once he reached the hilltop he heard the familiar barking noise that his dog made, smiling he saw the large German Shepard running towards him his tail wagging madly. Seto chuckled as he watched the dog tackle the boy and begin to mercilessly lick his face. The sound caught the attention of the people within the home.
Kayden came out with Alexia behind him. Seeing Seto his smiled warmly, "ah nephew what a surprise," he exclaimed openly embracing the young man. Seto chuckled as Alexia embraced him and Kayden moved on to Mahado and West, he knew full well that Blade did not like embracing and simply bowed to the slayer. Alexia smiled, "it's so good to see you Seto, you have not visited in months," she stated. Seto smiled, "ah, but this time I have a surprise for you Aunty, look at your dog".
Kayden and Alexia turned their gazes and gasped as they saw the back of a young boy that was all too familiar facing them while rubbing the dog's upturned belly. A gasp escaped Alexia's lips as tears came to her eyes, stepping towards the boy she said, "Yami, Yami darling".
Hearing the familiar voice Yami turned and rose to his feet, his face was a mixture of shock and bliss. Alexia gave a small cry and dashing forward wrapped her arms around her little boy, holding him close to her, he eagerly held her back and felt tears roll down his cheeks into her white dress. Kayden pulled his son to him and stared down into his eyes, sighing he felt tears begin to cascade down his cheeks before he kissed the boy's brow and held him closed.
"Great sweet Hours I never thought that I would see you again little one," Kayden admitted.
"Neither did I," Yami sobbed.
Seto, Mahado, and West watched with tears forming in their eyes, they had never seen Yami so happy before, even Blade seemed to have some emotion in his face at the scene of a reunited family. Glancing at each other they smiled and nodding agreed silently on something and began to carry the luggage into the house, leaving the family to their hugs, kisses, and joyful tears.
A/N: Aiight, sappy chapter, major on that one, well kinda, meh. Again I am so sorry for the long time between updates, I just started High School too, and my school is huge (eeek) anyway, I hope that you can forgive me. Ja ne.