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.
/Yami speaking/
Pharaoh speaking
Chapter TwelveLaughing brightly Seto clapped his hands along with the music as he watched his cousin and many other adolescences dancing around the fire in synchronization and singing a rather silly song. Mahado and West could not stop laughing and even had a small smile one his face. He was amazed that people from a small village could dance so well to basic music, it was amazing really.
Kayden and Alexia stood with him and watched their son with blissful expressions. Yami had changed from his school uniform into one of his old outfits of a tunic and pants. His hair pulled underneath a bandana again and if Seto did not know he would have easily mistaken the young vampire for a mortal.
"Alright, we are done," exclaimed Corry and strode off the stone area towards Seto and the other's dragging Yami's willing body behind him. The small crowd of fifty people burst out laughing before the other children continued dancing and singing to their hearts content.
Seto wrapped an arm around his cousin's shoulders, "glade to see that you are having fun, but you need to go to bed unfortunately," he said. Nodding obediently and without question Yami embraced each of his parents and kissed them good night before he hugged Mahado and West. Silently he allowed Seto to lead him back towards the house after waving to Corry. Just before they stepped into the house Atemu's silhouette appeared beside them.
Changing Yami lay down in his old bed and snuggled under the covers, Atemu silently joining him. Seto kissed him good night and left the room, closing the door behind him. Seto was hesitant to leave the house, but he believe that nothing could go wrong, and if something was wrong Atemu would come to him immediately.
He joined his aunt and uncle again and began clapping along to the music, Kayden glanced up at him, "Why did he have to go to bed so early," he asked. Seto shrugged, "I always get him to go to bed at this time, its routine I guess," he stated simply.
An hour had passed when something jolted Yami into semi alertness. Then he realized what had woken him up, some one was on top of him, a vampire by the seems of things, and a hungry one. Growling he pushed the vampire away and moved towards his bedroom door. Get out of the house Yami Atemu advised I'll go get Seto
"Where do you think you're going Yami," said a familiar deep voice. Yami froze in his steps in fear, as his enemy cut him off from the door. Atemu grabbed his hand and raised it up, yell out Hitaka he commanded. Blinking Yami snapped himself out of his trance and did as he was bided, the puzzle which was still around his neck began to glow brightly Valick growled and jumped away from the light as to keep himself from turning to dust.
Pulling the bedroom door open he raced out down the stairs and into the living room. Seeing the sword above the mantle piece he grabbed it and made the weapon lighter so he could wield it with ease. Valick was immediately running down the stairs after him in anger, thinking fast Yami dashed outside, it would be easier to fight him out there.
Atemu kept running, his silver silhouette visible as he ran, Yami watched him for a moment before he faced Valick his features placid and his sword held at ready. The vampire king laughed as he took small steps towards Yami, "You've become stronger child, that is good," he said in a mocking tone, "that'll make it all the more fun to break you". Yami's eyes grew wide in slight horror as he watched the Elite Guards come from their hiding places surrounding him. He swallowed heavily /Atemu hurry, he's not alone/.
"SETO, BLADE, MAHADO, WEST," cried Atemu after receiving the message from Yami, the four turned to him as he stumbled to a stop, "Valick, and the Elite Guards are here, at the house". Seto's face paled as did his friends, but before they could move they heard a cry of anguish from the house. Shaking their heads the group without saying anything to Kayden dashed up the hill.
"See Yami," said Valick leaning over the young vampire, whom had been knocked heavily to the ground, running his cold nails over Yami's smooth flesh, "you cannot run from me forever. Now hold still my child, and this will not be as painful as it could be".
"Don't even think about it," Yami snapped placing his hands on Valick's torso keeping him at arms length, "lets see you stop this, Rincaltos". The vampire king glanced down at his torso and before he could react his body was filled with a searing pain; he gave a cry and fell backwards towards the cold ground. Scrambling to his feet Yami frantically grabbed his sword, which was nearby. Immediately he was bombarded again, the elite guard began to heavily attack him.
Rough hands suddenly seized him and hefted him up over the mans shoulders, he recognized the grip and clung to Blade as the slayer fought off some of the guards. Seto, West, Mahado, and Kayden immediately began to fend off them men as Yami felt Blade carry him away and switch him from being over his shoulders to being pressed against his heavily muscled torso.
He clung to the slayer in slight fear, how did Valick find him; the damn vampire had almost bit him again. The thought made his stomach lurch and he felt ready to keel over. Feeling this Blade stopped running and dropped down to his knees, with surprising gentleness he got Yami to sit on the grass of the small clearing in the woods that he had stopped in. The young vampire hunched over and allowed the contents of his stomach to flow out, the acidic taste nearly burning his tongue.
Panting he stayed in that position for several minuets and let his body calm down. YAMI screamed Atemu's voice through their link, YAMI where are you, Yami.
/I'm here Atemu/ he called /hurry please/.
Suddenly the spirits silhouette crashed into the clearing, an appreciative smile spread across his face at Blade before he dashed forward and dropping to his knees wrapped his arms protectively around the fifteen-year-old. His grip was tight and Yami found it hard to breathe, but at the moment he cared not, he felt safe like this.
Footsteps could be heard and Blade sprang to his feet, sword drawn and ready to attack. Only for Seth and the others to stumble into the clearing. Panting the slayer gave Blade a small nod, "he's gone, he lost too many of his guards to stay," he said, satisfied Blade put his sword back in its scabbard.
Kayden ran forward and wrapped his arms around his son; he could not see Atemu therefore did not know that the spirit had wriggled out of the embrace. Sighing he disappeared back into Yami's body and let his Father hold him. Seto joined in the embrace and kissed Yami's brow, then he pulled back his hand, seeing crimson liquid upon it he pushed away the collar to Yami's shirt and gasped. Two small indents could be seen where Valick had began to sink his teeth in. Shaking his head he looked at Kayden, "we need to leave, tonight, it is no longer safe for him here," he said.
"I'm coming with you," said Kayden firmly, "as is Alexia, we have been away from him for too long". Nodding in agreement Seto rose to his feet and glanced back at Mahado, Blade, and West, "please go pack everything, and help Alexia. I'll stay here for a moment," he said, they saluted and quickly ran off into the dark woods towards the house.
Yami pulled away from his Father and rose to his feet, turning his gaze up towards the sky he unconsciously put his hand over the long scar upon his neck, and the small nicks that Valick had recently left. That bastard was going down, he had threatened his parent's safety, thus pushing the young vampire over his limits. Blinking he continued to stare at the retreating figures in the sky, "Seto, when we return I must speak immediately with the council, I have something to tell them that I should have a long time ago," he said.
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Entering the Castle with a regal air about him, straight back, placid face, hard eyes, and dressed in his school uniform Yami strode away from the others and straight up the stairs, Seto followed alongside him as fast as he could, he was surprised that Yami could move this fast. Bursting into the council chamber Yami glanced around at all those present, "I have something I must tell you of, it is urgent and I can not longer procrastinate in telling you".
THREE HOURS LATER"You are certain of this Master Al Fahr," asked Master Khepre. Nodding Yami crossed his arms, "it's the best course of action. I know the place like the back of my hand, plus I know the leader, he is one of Valick's most trusted. He is Abon, the first human Valick ever turned after becoming a master vampire. Abon has always been weak in the head, he will easily fall for a vampire disguise on the rest of the squadron members. And if we put a fake vampire aura around them no vampire will be able to tell the difference," he expounded.
Nodding Master Fukayna glanced at Seto, "Get Blade, West, and Joey ready for departure, you all will be leaving at first light tomorrow morning. You will stop in the city of Yasimay, and wait until it is dark, then you will go to the island fortress and get all the data you can, detonate a bomb, and get home as fast as possible," she said.
Bowing Seto said, "yes Master Fukayna right away," he then dashed off leaving Yami alone. Akunadin and Rosalind looked at their nephew worriedly, "be careful child, go and rest," said Rosalind, "and keep your eyes open, never let your guard down," she advised. Not caring Yami went around the table and embraced her gently before kissing her cheek, "I wont, I promise," he whispered before doing the same to his uncle, saying a good night he walked off to his chambers, he would have to take the most provocative clothing he could find, and the most regal in the vampire way at least. This would prove to be difficult.
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The carriage ride to Yasimay had been long and boring; Seto, Joey, and West felt like sleeping, while Blade kept his normal placid face so one could only assume that he was bored as well. As the vampires did Yami rode in a different carriage slightly ahead of their own. All of them were wondering how Yami was dressed, they had never seen a vampire prince before, each had their fingers crossed that it was nothing repulsive. They on the other had dressed under Yami's sharp eyes, he told them what vampires of high class wore, and what vampires of low class did. Then the outfits were made accordingly and the three that needed the work were taken in to have fake teeth added to their own, and a liquid injected into their blood that would mask their human aura.
In the end Seto sat somewhat relaxed now compared to what he used to be in a pair of tight fitting black leather pants, a leather muscle shirt of a dark blue, and a silverfish-blue see through dress shirt over top with only three buttons done up. Silver arm bands, a choker collar, silver coloured belt, and high black boots with silver buckles finished the look, along with a little bit of blue kohl and powder to dull'in the pink shades in his skin.
Joey sat in a similar out fit, just without the dress shirt, and the colours on him were black, gold, and a honey colour. His eyes lined with brown kohl, and his face covered in powder as well.
West wore black pants as well, but he had a see through green muscle shirt on underneath a black jacket with sleeves made of fishnet material. His dark brown eyes were lines with black, and his face was powdered. Blade dressed as he always did, just his weapons were not visible, as with the rest of the group. Each of them had two guns ready that were filled with a UV chemical within the bullets triggered to be released when it hit the target.
They did not see Yami through out the whole time that they rode a small ferryboat filled with vampires, either sober or drunk. They assumed that Atemu was trying to keep things unsuspicious.
The ferry came to a stop and the group dismounted the boat onto a small island that had only recently become visible to them, another trick obviously. It was then that they noticed Yami, the group split apart as to make room for the young vampire; bodyguards lead him towards the entrance. It was then that they could get a good look at him through the crowd of awe struck vampires. Whispers of, "it's the prince, Valick's son," and, "he's attractive, for a half-breed".
Indeed the vampire was an impressive and attractive figure. A pair of leather pants so dark of a red that they appeared black clung to his skin, a pair of black boots with silver-gold buckles went to his knees. His shirt was black leather a well, it came to a 'v' in both the front and the back along the bottom. Silver adorned his forearms; bands were upon his upper arms. On his neck was a complex design of a modern version of the ancient collar plate; it was like twisted golden trees and silver veins entwined, small gems of a ice blue topaz could be seen. On his forehead was the famous crown of the vampires, it was band-like and covered his forehead. It had a similar style to the one that Atemu always wore in his statues, save instead of the millennium symbol, there was a complex carving of a bat visible. His crimson eyes were lined with black and gold kohl, with silver power visible on his lids.
"Holy shit, that's how vampire prince's dress," gasped Joey as he stared at Yami in shock.
A man stood at the doorway to a five-story building, no windows were visible on the metal walls, obviously it provided perfect protection. He was tall, dark skinned, and vicious in appearance. Yellow eyes like a serpents gazed down at the vampire with both hunger and slight surprise. He smiled and bowed curtly to him, "Welcome Prince Yameyerus-Vanlishtyke, son of our great King Valick, what brings you here all the way from the hidden castle of Bubastis".
Blinking Yami crossed his arms, "I am allowed to leave home every once in a while am I not Abon," he said sternly.
"Indeed, my apologies your highness, come follow me, we have much to discuss," he said and putting a widespread hand on the boy's shoulder he led him into the building, from which neon lights shawn forth from. Yami glanced quickly back at the group, winked at them before disappearing into the building. Slowly the group of vampires made their way two at a time through the doorway.
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"It has been several long months since you were last here your Highness," said Abon signalling for a throne within the room that they stood in. It gave them a perfect view of the dance floor below; thankfully Yami could make out his cousin and the other's in his squadron.
Sitting down on the cushioned black and silver throne Yami stared out at the dancers with little interest, "indeed Abon, I must admit I have missed this facility and the parties that go on. They are greatly superior compared to the nightclubs back in Aldahem. They bore me most of the time".
Smiling Abon clapped his hands, "I am glade that you enjoy it here," he said; two young vampiresses came out barring two glasses of blood mixed with tequila and rum, along with plates of pieces of beef jerky and smoked turkey. Sighing Yami took it from the girl that offered it to him and placed them on the stand beside him, taking a small sip of the drink he held back a small cringe, already he was getting the urge to feed here.
"Hmm, I think that I will join the fun down below momentarily. First I must ask a small favour of you," Yami said turning to Abon. The vampire nodded at him, "anything for royalty," he said with a smirk. Smiling back Yami rose to his feet, "I need to collect some data, mostly on the slayers around us. The last person on the network files in Bubastis destroyed everything. So I would like to collect some more," he said pulling out a small disk from his pant pocket.
Regarding it Abon rose to his feet, "that will be no problem your highness, would you like me to do it," he asked extending his hand out.
"I think that I am perfectly capable Abon, please show me to the room and I will do the rest myself, hmm," he said pulling the disk back towards his body with a slight look of mock hurt on his face. Chuckling Abon turned towards the door, "alright your highness, I was not sure, your Father King Valick is technologically challenged so I had to check". Chuckling slightly Yami followed the man out of the room and back into a small hallway.
They entered an elevator from there, Yami watched as Abon pressed in a three-digit code then the 4-floor number. Memorizing the code he remained silent and stared at his reflection in the stainless steel wall.
When the elevator came to a stop the doors opened to reveal a rather large room filled with high technological equipment and computers, things more advanced than the slayers had. The room was empty and the lights were dim. Striding in Yami went straight to a control panel in the middle of the floor and watched as Abon closed the Elevator. Immediately he went to work, remembering what Seto had taught him.
Switching the machine on he watched as a screen appeared in front of him, it was black with white and blue writing.
Shoving the disk into the slot he typed in a code after code until he was able to reach a certain area in the large screen before he was able to begin the download of all the vampires Intel. Watching the download bar he tapped his fingers on the control panel while he waited, finally it finished, pulling out the disk he shut off the computer and shoved the small disk back into his pocket where it was barely visible.
Pulling out an small communicator meant to be placed in the ear and would be invisible to the naked eye, he placed it in the said area and turned it on, "Alright guys, I've got the data, its your turn to find the armoury and the buildings core".
"Alright Yami, lead us there," came West voice. Turning the computer back on Yami used his finger to click on the building's map. Coming up in three-dimensional view he was amazed, small red dots signalled vampires on the floor, and the Blue ones were mortals. A green one signalled out Abon, and yellow was the guards through out the building. Taking a deep breath he said aloud, "show me the quickest route to the armoury from the dance floor".
"Acknowledged," came the computer, "showing route".
Seeing a line of black show a route to the armoury Yami noticed that there were at least ten guards along the way, memorizing it he turned off the computer and strode towards the elevator. Opening it he entered and pressed in the code and then main floor button.
"Alright, wait until I am back on the dance floor, I'll provide a distraction and send Atemu with you," he said.
"What kind of distraction," questioned Seto.
"Vampires love my voice, but they never know its affect until its done," he said slyly.
"What's that supposed to me," asked Joey.
Smiling Yami crossed his arms, "they bite one another and drain themselves dry, making them shrivel up like a dried raisin," he said confidently, "I've seen it happen so many times, its quite affective". Hearing a laugh on the other end he blinked, hopefully it would work this time.
A/N: sorry this took so long, I might not be able to update as fast anymore, but I will, though I get a lot of homework every night, and I skate. Meh, I'll try, please review. Byez. Ja ne.