Yu-Gi-Oh! Genex: Neo
Chapter 9: Midnight Discussion
Written by: Sakura Solo
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! or Angelic Layer. They belong to Clamp, Takahashi, and everybody else. If I did, what I write would be seen on TV. Enjoy the story.
On the way home from the museum, Misaki woke up, and curled up in Anzu's arms. "Mommy, are we home yet," she asked quietly. Anzu kissed the little girl sweetly, "Not yet, Misaki. We will be soon." Misaki nodded, and stared out the windows. It was already quite late, as the full moon shone overhead, and that nicely dressed couples were looking for cabs.
As soon as they got home, Misaki ran upstairs to bed, but decided to read her Nausicaä manga, before Yugi put it away, and firmly told her it was time for bed. Misaki consented, and soon was asleep in her cozy bed.
Before falling asleep, she stared out the window onto the backyard. It was beautiful out, but her mind wandered back to what had happened at the museum. She was still confused on how the ghost knew Ota-san, and if he was a mummy, why was he a ghost? As the questions plagued her mind, she drifted off into a deep, but uneasy sleep.
Some time later, a shadow entered formed in a dark corner of the room and took shape. It was Pharaoh Atemu! Stepping quietly over the messy clothes on the floor, he sat on the side of her bed, and examined the little girl. Misaki let out a soft breath, and Atemu stroked her forehead lovingly. He smiled, she reminded him of his baby sister, Annikah, who had been about Misaki's age, when he ascended the throne. He had loved her dearly, but she had drowned sometime later in a boating accident. He wondered if Misaki was the reincarnation of Annikah, and something in his heart told him he was correct. He smiled, and pulled the patchwork comforter around her shoulders, before whispering, "Sleep well, little sister," and kissing her on the forehead. He then disappeared into the night, but not for long.
Atemu knew that his should return to ancient Egypt, to be with his pregnant wife, Mana, but he needed to talk to Isis, so he decided to stop by her apartment.
Meanwhile, at Isis's apartment, she woke up with a start. Someone was trying to contact her, and sadly, it wasn't Seto Kaiba. Walking slowly towards the den, she turned on a couple of lamps so she could see who she was talking to.
After she walked into the den, she announced, "It's all right, Pharaoh. We're alone." Atemu materialized out of the darkness, "Hello, Isis. Its been a while since we last spoke." She nodded, "Yes, it has. Why have you returned? Is there a threat here in the future?" Atemu shook his head, "No, its not that. I just sensed the presence of my little sister several months ago, so I used the power of the Millennium Items to see if she was here. I didn't know she was Yugi and Anzu's young daughter. I have wanted to see her for so long, so I was glad to see her again, even if she didn't remember." Isis nodded in agreement, "There isgoing to be a Duel Monsters tournament in a month, and Misaki has already entered.' "How will she fare," Atemu asked, "Will she be harmed?" Isis shook her head, "I do not know. All we can do is hope for the best. It is best for you to return to the past. Be content that things are as they should be." Atemu nodded, "Thank you, Isis." With that, he disappeared into the night. Isis then turned off the lights, and went back to bed.
Meanwhile, Yugi woke up from an odd dream. He dreamt that Yami was holding onto a chibi Misaki in Ancient Egypt. He shook his head, cuddled Anzu in his arms, and went back to sleep.
Disclaimer: I do not own Nausicaä. She belongs to Hayao Miyazaki.
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