Mijikai: Yes! I finally figured out how to access this web!
Mamoru: Good.
Mijikai: Just to let readers know, the summary I wrote is only accurate to the story except the prologue. Warning: there may be things that seem yoaiish, but this is not yoai! I repeat..
Mamoru: You don't have to repeat. I think they got it.
Mijikai: Okay. This is my first time posting a fan fic so enjoy if you can!
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh. What else is new?
II:II
Prologue: My Angel
In Ancient Egypt, a huge celebration was held, for the pharaoh's heir had been born. Everyone rejoiced and attended the celebration. The pharaoh and queen stood beside their baby son in his woven crib. Suddenly, the doors opened and everyone gasped at the black cloaked stranger. He seemed to be staring straight at the heir. The queen snatched him from his crib and held him protectively.
"May I ask why you've come?" asked the pharaoh.
"I'm here for the heir."
Everyone gasped. The pharaoh stood protectively in front of his wife, as guards surrounded the stranger, swords ready.
"I think you miss understand me. I meant I'm here to protect him, and educate him."
The pharaoh (I'm going to call him that all through the chapter. Just to let you know) told the guards to withdraw.
"Who are you?" he asked.
He removed the hood.
"Kiyorakasa, one of the guardian angels. I was sent from Ra to do what I can for your son."
The queen stepped forward.
"Come. We are honored for one of Ra's most precise treasures to be our son's protector."
Kiyorakasa took the infant in his arms and smiled.
"Yugioh."
The infant's eyes opened and both stared at each other. Then he seemed to snuggle up to the guardian.
"Yugioh. The heir to Egypt."
I:I
"Kiyorakasa! Kiyorakasa!" called a three year old, who wandered through the halls. "Kiyorakasa!"
He fell to his knees, crying. Once he felt that warm embrace he knew who it was.
"Shhhhh. I'm here. Don't cry."
"Kiyorakasa?"
"I'm here."
"I thought you left me."
"I'd never leave you little one. Never. I am here for you and always will be. I love you and nothing can change that."
Yugioh smiled.
"I love you, too."
Kiyorakasa smiled and scooped the boy up.
"Your parents want you to go to a priest for lessons."
"But I want you!" he complained.
"I know. But your parents know best, so respect them."
"You will come with me?"
"I don't know."
"Please. I don't know if I can do anything without you."
"You can do lots of things without me."
"But I want you with me."
"You'll have to talk to your parents."
"I will, and ...will you always be with me?"
"Of course"
"Good. For ever and ever?"
"Forever and ever and maybe beyond."
"What will happen when I'm gone?"
"I'll go back or take care of your children."
"But right now, you'll take care of me."
"Right."
"You look tired."
"I'll live."
Once he got to Yugioh's room, he dropped him on the bed.
"Hey," he said while giggling.
"Hey what?" he asked as he sat down on the edge of the bed.
"I don't want to go to bed yet."
"You have to. A heir needs his sleep."
"I don't want to be the heir."
"That's what you are, don't worry about it. You still have a long way to go."
"Yeah," and yawned.
"See, your tired."
"Good night."
"Good night," and kissed him on the cheek. "I'll be in the next room if you need me."
"Okay."
Kiyorakasa smiled at the sleeping boy and went inside his room. Once he reached his mat, he collapsed. He felt exhausted. He closed his eyes and immediately fell asleep. It seemed he just closed his eyes, when he heard someone screaming for him. He quickly got up and ran to the next room.
"Yugioh? What's the matter?" he asked.
"I...I...I had a...d...d..dream that you ...left..." and bust out crying.
Kiyorakasa hugged him.
"It's all right. It's just a dream."
"Really?"
"Really."
"I'm glad," and snuggled up to him and closed his eyes.
Once he was sure he was asleep, he laid him down and went to bed himself.
I:I
Once he woke up, he felt refreshed and new. He went to Yugioh's bedroom, but found the bed empty. Worried, he went to the hall and looked for him. Once he rounded a corner, someone knocked into him and he fell back, air knocked out of him.
"Kiyorakasa! I was worried!"
"W..why" he breathed as he looked down at the heir hugging him tightly.
"You were asleep all yesterday."
"I slept that long?"
"Uh, huh."
"I must have been really tired."
"You really scared me. You wouldn't wake up. I thought you left me. I felt so alone. So empty."
Kiyorakasa sat up and hugged Yugioh.
"I would never do that. I was just really tired, that's all. Deep sleep."
"Oh."
"I'm sorry I hurt you. It won't happen again."
"No, it's okay. Next time I won't worry so much."
"Yugioh."
"Hm?"
"Nothing. I was just thinking."
"Of what?"
"You."
"Oh."
"Come on, I'll take you to the Nile."
"Yeah!"
I:I
As the years past, Yugioh reached the age of seven. He ran through the halls and into his room and burst into Kiyorakasa's room. He panted, and once he caught his breath, straightened. Kiyorakasa looked up from his sewing and did a final knot, and put it down.
"Something wrong Yugioh?"
He only went across the room and sat on his lap.
"No, just wanted to be with you. And get away form that priest. He so...strict!"
"I hope he's teaching you well."
"Yeah. How to tax people heavily, to create wars..."
"No."
"Huh?"
"That isn't right. You don't tax people heavily nor start wars. Keep peace as much as you can, and be fair in taxes. A price all can afford. Some of them need money more then we do."
"Oh."
His eyes went down to the quilt.
"Hey, what's this?"
"Something I whipped up."
"Hey, this is warm."
"I was going to give it to you when it got colder (if that's possible in Egypt I have no idea), but it is pretty chilly right now."
"I never felt such a warm quilt. What's it made from?"
"Cloth and angel feathers."
"Angel feathers?"
"Yes. Like birds, our wings shed feathers."
"Does that mean they'll be bald?"
Kiyorakasa laughed.
"No. New ones immediately take there place. I thought it would make a nice quilt."
"I love it! It feels like your presence and love."
"That's what it's for," he saidand hugged tohim the young boy.
Suddenly, Yugioh coughed.
"Getting a cold?"
"I don't know."
Kiyorakasa felt his forehead.
"You feel feverish. I'll put you to bed."
He carried Yugioh to bed and tucked him in.
"Rest young one."
Yugioh nodded and slept. Kiyorakasa watched over the boy and cooled his brow with cool water.
"So here you are," came a familiar light voice.
Kiyorakasa looked up.
"What are you doing here?"
"What do you think."
Kiyorakasa put on a childish grin.
"Dream on angel."
"Why do you always refuse my help?"
"Because it's none of anyone's business. That's why. I don't want anyone else to get evolved."
"Kyoi. Please. Let me help you."
"I'm sorry. This is something I have to do on my own."
"Kyoi..."
"Shimpai, no."
"Listen, he's going to kill you someday."
"He won't find me. He'll end me when the time is right."
"You mean you'll let him?" "It's in the fates hands Shimpai."
Shimpai gracefully walked to Kiyorakasa and embraced him.
"Kyoi. I wish I could help."
"You did enough Shimpai. I am sorry."
"At least let me help distract the...him."
"Be careful." "
I will," he whispered and winked.
Kiyorakasa smiled.
"Don't these annoy you?" he asked as he brushed his golden lightning bangs back from Kiyorakasa's face.
"No."
"Thought so," he said, then put his hands on Kiyorakasa's shoulder. "Please take care of yourself. I..."
Shimpai pulled him into a hug.
"I don't want to lose you."
"Shimpai. I will always be with you."
He just clung to Kiyorakasa and rested his head on his chest, tears running down his face.
"Shhh. Don't cry Shimpai," he whispered as he rocked him back and forth. "Everyone has a destiny and place. The hands of fate will tell."
Shimpai nodded and broke apart. He wiped his eyes.
"I better go back, and Kyoi..."
"Hai."
"Thanks for being my guardian angel when I was a Prince in Greece. You really made my life worth it."
"Shimpai, it was an honor."
Shimpai nodded and left. Kiyorakasa gently kissed Yugioh on the forehead, then placed a cool cloth on it.
As night fell, Kiyorakasa stayed up, watching Yugioh and fighting sleep.
"Kiyorakasa?"
"Hai, Yugioh."
"You can sleep. You don't have to stay up all night."
Kiyorakasa smiled and shook his head.
"Just sleep. Don't worry about me."
"Kay."
Kiyorakasa smiled down on Yugioh. Sleep finally concord and what he had was a nightmare.
I:I
(Dream/Nightmare)
"What? Where am I?" he thought as he wandered through a black mist.
"Where do you think?"
Kiyorakasa gasped and spun around quickly.
"Remember me?"
He panicked.
"No. This is a dream, YOUR NOT REAL!"
"Of course I'm real. You should know that."
"Keep away from me."
"Afraid of me?"
"Leave me alone."
"Is that any way to talk to your father?"
"Step father. You are no FATHER!"
He was punched in the cheek.
"I know where you are and you will come to me real soon."
As he disappeared, he heard screaming.
"YUGIOH!"
I:I
Once his eyes snapped open, he saw two of the kings guards. One holding the Prince, the other one holding a weapon to his neck.
"Stay where you are," one of them growled.
"You think you can get away with this?" Kiyorakasa hissed angrily.
"Why shouldn't we?" the one with the weapon snarled.
"Because, are you forgetting what I am?"
"A fake. A phony fake. You can't do anything."
"Oh, really," Kiyorakasa whispered and snapped his fingers.
Their eyes bulged as the Prince disappeared and reappeared into Kiyorakasa's arms.
"Get him!"
Kiyorakasa was about to get up, when he froze. Out of no where, dark magic appeared and bound him.
"What's going..." he was about to say but was cut off by a cry as Yugioh disappeared from his arms.
"No, stop!" Kiyorakasa shouted but was grabbed and a knife was under his throat.
"See? We. Win."
Suddenly, the door opened.
"What's going on here?" the pharaoh demanded.
The guard glared at the angel.
"He's not an angel your highness. He's a fake, and was sent to kill your son. We saved him and caught the phony."
"But he's been taking care of..."
"For your trust. Believe me. I'm your most trusted guard and friend. Believe me."
"No, father don't believe him!"
"See, he's sabotaged the boys mind already."
"It's not true! Tell them Kiyorakasa!"
"Tell the truth or I'll slit your throat," the guard growled as be pushed the blade closer to his neck.
"No! Please! Don't hurt him! Please!" he shouted while sobbing. "Kiyorakasa!"
He looked at him sadly.
"I'm sorry," is all he said.
"See, he won't deny it and he said I'm sorry."
"Kiyorakasa. You are finished. You will be put to death immediately."
"No!" Yugioh screamed.
He got out of the guards arms and hugged Kiyorakas, as he sobbed on his chest.
"Shhhh. Don't cry little one. Please don't."
"If you kill him, I'll commit suicide. I swear!"
"No. Yugioh listen. You have a future ahead of you, a big one. No matter what, promise me you'll live on. Please?"
Yugioh looked up and nodded. He smiled and hugged him tightly, wary of the blade near his throat.
"Then what should we do?" asked the pharaoh.
"I'll take him," said the one with the blade.
He grabbed his hair and forced his head back.
"We'll have a fun time."
Kiyorakasa froze.
"You."
"Yes. Me."
The hand swiftly let go and grabbed his arm and tugged him up. Yugioh still held on, till the guard wrenched him away and gave him to his father.
"No! Kiyorakasa!"
"No. No! I will not go with you! I swear I'll escape and keep running till I'm safe from you! I am not going..."
He got cut off as impact hit his stomach. He choked then fell forwards, passing out.
"No!" Yugioh scream, as the guard scooped him up and headed towards the door.
Once he was gone, he broke down sobbing.
"I hate you! I hate you," he cried out as he cried.
"Yugioh, I just want to protect you."
"I want Kiyorakasa! I want Kiyorakasa! KIYORAKASA!" he screamed.
"Stop that," he said sternly. "This is the best. We'll work out something else. I did it to protect you, because I love you."
Yugioh calmed down to sniffing.
"Better?"
"I guess."
"Good. I'll put you to bed," the pharaoh soothed and carried him to bed and tucked him in.
"Good night father."
"Good night Yugioh."
Once he left, Yugioh curled up tighter with the quilt.
"Kiyorakasa, please come back to me," he begged.
Suddenly a cough welled up and he felt really sick. He moaned and curdled up tighter. The warmth of the quilt was the only thing that he felt through the pain.
"Kiyorakasa!"
I:I
Shimpai listened to the rumors from the other guards. The prince had the plague and was expected to die soon. Shimpai knew what would help the young heir, but he'd have to go through...he didn't want to think about it.
"Hold on Kiyorakasa, I'll save you. Yugioh needs you. Badly."
He hid in the guard's room and wings appeared and he flew up to the light.
"Hang on Kyoi, I'll save you."
I:I
"Yugioh? Honey?" asked the Queen as she came in.
She gasped as she saw the bed empty. She immediately went to the next room, and saw him curdled up on the mat with the quilt around him. She stayed here distance, for the priest warned of the plague spreading. Her son was in pain and the pain of loss didn't help either.
"Kiyorakasa."
"Yugioh. I'm sorry honey. He's gone."
"Why did you leave me? you promised me. I need you. Please come back to me."
"Yugioh."
"Kiyorakasa?"
"No, it's me. Mother."
He broke down sobbing.
"Yugioh. I'm sorry."
"Why? He was only protecting me."
"...I'm sorry."
"Kiyorakasa. Please come back," Yugioh whispered and passed out.
The queen didn't care anymore and rushed to her son and hugged him, crying herself.
I:I
Late that night, Shimpai snuck into the house, and crept down the hall. He found the door he was looking for and magically opened it. Or at least tried to, but it didn't bulge. He kicked it. Then sighed and impacted his body on it and it fell inwards.
"Kyoi?" he whispered into the dark room.
"Kyoi?" he asked a bit louder.
"Shimpai?"
"Kyoi!" Shimpai shouted and rushed to the voice.
He saw a slumped figure leaning against the wall.
"Kyoi. What has he done to you?"
"Nothing that I'm not used to."
"Come on, I hate to move you, but Yugioh needs you. It's been three days. He's caught the plague and I know you can help heal him. If you don't come he'll die."
"Help me up Shimpai."
He grunted and winced as Shimpai pulled him up and put his arm around his shoulder.
"But what about...father?"
"I left a note. He'll believe it. Can you fly?"
"I'm sorry, but...my wings broken. It will heal in a day or two."
"I'll carry you."
"But..."
But Shimpai already was carefully him up and flew. As he did, a tall man grinned evilly.
"I'll let this be a warning, Kiyorakasa, but next time I'll get you and hurt Yugioh so bad you won't be able to help."
I:I
As they flew, they were silent.
"Remember when you were young? You were so childish," Kiyorakasa said to break the silence.
Shimpai flushed.
"Don't get into my childhood. Please, I beg you."
"You've gotten quite tall. Taller then me at least. A good foot and seven inches."
"Why did you choose me to protect?" he asked.
This question always bothered him, but whenever he was with Kiyorakasa to ask, something always came up and had to go.
"I didn't. You did."
"How?"
"Think back"
"You mean when I crawled to you out of all the people in the room? I thought that was only a dream."
"No. It wasn't. How you laughed when I held you. But this time, Ra chose me. I failed you. And I was afraid I would fail him. Still am."
"You didn't fail me. Now I can be with you all the time. You're my best most trustiest friend, protector,...baby-sitter. Anyway, you were like the brother/father I never had. You helped and sacrificed so much. Now it's my turn."
"I wish you wouldn't. It was an honor. And I don't expect anything back."
His head hurt and he closed his eyes and rested his head on Shimpai's shoulder.
"You noticed you look like Yugioh?"
"Hm? Oh, yes. I have."
"You're not surprised?"
"Not really."
"Okaaaayyyy"
"Thank you Shimpai. For helping me."
"You're welcome."
As the sun rose, he flew into a window and gently placed Kiyorakasa down. He swayed a bit, but stood straight. His eyes fell on Yugioh and he sat beside him. He gently took him into his arms.
"Kiyorakasa, please come back to me," he mumbled in his sleep.
"I promised I'd never leave you. And promise I will keep."
His eyes snapped open and looked up at Kiyorakasa. He weakly hugged him. Kiyorakasa gently took him into his arms.
"Please say this isn't a dream," he whispered.
"No, young one. I'm just as real as you."
He burst and sobbed on Kiyorakasa's chest. (He's happy! Not sad)
"Shhhhh. I'm here now. Every thing will be all right."
"Please don't leave me again."
"Yugioh."
"Please. Please!"
"Of course I won't leave you."
He smiled.
"Thank you," he whispered and rested his head on his shoulder.
"Sleep. You'll feel better after a good nights sleep."
He snuggled up to his guardian and fell instantly asleep.
"Kyoi. You should sleep to. You also got...put out."
"Now your acting like me."
"I'm serious!"
"I know, and I'm grateful for your concern, but I'll be fine. I am older then you."
"Nuh uh. You're fifteen, I'm twenty seven."
"Counting death years."
"Then you would be 2,008."
"Yes, so I'm older."
"I'm not counting death years."
"Then you're older, but I'm more mature."
"That's not funny."
"Really?" he asked with a sly smile.
"I hate it when you do that!"
"Shimpai. I'll be fine. I promise."
"I'll be watching."
"Okay."
Shimpai hugged him gently and flew off.
I:I
Yugioh opened his eyes, hoping it really wasn't a dream. He smiled as he saw Kiyorakasa's sleeping face, but gasped as he saw the bruises and cuts and blood stains. He clung to him. The motion awakened Kiyorakasa and looked down tiredly. He smiled
"How do you feel?"
"Better."
"You look better."
"What happened? You're bruised and everything."
"I'm all right. Promise."
"I can't believe you came back. And I'm really glad you did. I needed you."
"It's all right. I'm here and I will never leave you."
Yugioh coughed. Kiyorakasa rubbed his back he stopped, then let him rest his head on his shoulder. He rockedhim and hummed a lullaby.
"Rest now, my Yami, Be still love, don't sigh, I will be here always, Just never let go, For I promise on my sole, I will never let go." (Crappie I know. This is to the tune of the song in the Moses animated video when Moses was a little baby. "Hush now my baby, be still love don't cry…" and so on.)
The door opened.
"Kiyorakasa."
He looked up tiredly.
"Your highness Pharaoh."
He seemed hesitant.
"You came back."
"Yes."
Yugioh stirred and opened his eyes, while snuggling up to Kiyorakasa.
"He missed you."
"As did I." "Kiyorakasa."
"Yes, Pharaoh."
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you."
He smiled.
"It's all right. As long as I can help him and be with him."
"You're hurt. You won't me to get a healer?"
"No, I'm fine."
"Will he live?"
"Yes. He's healing."
Yugioh looked up and smiled at his father.
"He came back father. He came back," he said excitedly.
"I know my son," he said with a smile.
Kiyorakasa slowly got up and carried Yugioh to his bed. He laid him down and tucked him in. Then sat on the edge and stroked his hair. Yugioh smile, then coughed. Kiyorakasa patted him on the back. Yugioh took his hand and rested his cheek on it.
"Kiyorakas, why did you choose to be my guardian?" he asked.
"Ra did. Once I laid eyes on you, I knew I wan meant to protect you. And no, it wasn't because you looked like me."
Yugioh laughed.
"Why do you look like me?"
"I don't know. To be truly honest."
"I love you."
"And I you."
"I know, and you'll never leave me."
"Never. I promise."
"Thank you."
"No, thank you."
Yugioh smiled and rested.
"He's really bounded with you."
"Yes, like Shimpai."
"Shimpai?"
"Every angel has at least protected more then once. Shimpai was my first. He's an angel now and visits me here and there. But right now, my main focus is on Yugioh. He'll need guidance for the future a head of him."
"I'm really sorry..."
"Pharaoh, if I say I forgive you I mean it. No hard feelings at all."
He nodded and kissed his son and headed to leave.
"Pharaoh?"
"Hm?"
"When did you realize it was all a lie?"
"Ra," he said quietly and left.
Kiyorakasa sat there, puzzled, for a second, then turned to the sleeping Yugioh.
"What the future holds is a wonder," he thought.
I:I
As the weeks past, Yugioh healed and was more joyful then ever. He was sent to countries adn schools and he always took Kiyorakasa with him. So people wouldn't know he was an angel, he always wore a black clock to hide his wings and hooded himself to cover his features. Didn't want people to be suspicious. When he turned eight his mother passed away. Yugioh and the pharaoh were heart broken. Kiyorakasa did his best to cheer up the pharaoh and prince. Once a couple of months passed they eased their sadness adn became their regular selves again. Yugioh grew from child to a ripe age of thirteen and was learning about the kingdom and land. Kiyorakasa was now his tutor and he learned so much the pharaoh couldnt believe it. As weeks past, the pharaoh passed away, and Yugioh was crushed. His parents were gone. He felt alone. Abandoned. He felt pressured, for he would soon take the crown of Egypt. He didn't want to. He refused to. He turned to the only one he could. Kiyorakasa. He ran down the hall, as tears left his eyes and went into his room, and into the next. Kiyorakassa was sitting on his stool and staring out the window with a glazed look in his eyes.
"Kiyorakasa?" he asked as he walked over to him.
"Kiyorakasa," he asked again as he shook him.
He didn't respond. He fell to his knees.
"No," and hugged him. "Please Kiyorakasa. Please. Snap out of it. Please. I need you! Please!"
He felt arms around him.
"Shhhh. No need to beg. I'm here and always will be as I promised."
"Father's gone. I don't want to be pharaoh."
"Yugioh listen to me. I've taught you enough for you to become pharaoh. I promise you'll be alright. I'll be right there beside you. I'll be there for you."
He lifted Yugioh's chin and tilted it up so he was looking at him.
"Okay?"
"(Sniff) Okay."
"Good," he said and kissed him on the forehead.
He wiped his tears away.
"Just remember what I told you. Be kind to your people and make peace when you can, and treat everyone as an equal."
"I know. And I will remember."
"Good. So when does your ceremony start?"
"This afternoon."
"Better get prepared."
"Kiyorakasa."
"Hai"
"Can you help me?" he asked.
"Sure come on." Kiyorakasa drew the bath water and Yugioh wore a wrap around his waist as he settled in.
Kiyorakasa pulled the thin veil curtain over then left. Yugioh scrubbed himself and washed his hair. Once he was done, a robe was held out, open for him. He slipped his arms in and tied the belt.
"Yugioh. What are you thinking of wearing?" Kiyorakasa asked as Yugioh went through his closet.
"I never had an idea, Kiyorakasa."
Kiyorakasa thought for a moment.
"The whiteone outlined in cold and the shenti."
"These?"
"No. Hey, I got an idea."
He pulled out a black sleeveless shirt with a purple eye symbol on int. A cape was attached to hit. Next was badge pants (like Aladdin in Disney) that had a black flap hanging down in the front. (I can't describe Yami's pharaoh clothing very well. Sorry. His pictures cool though.)
"Put this on and I'll put that black eye line stuff on you after. I don't know why you Egyptians insist on it."
"It keeps the bugs out of our eyes."
"You don't see bugs coming for me."
"Your a guardian angel."
"...good point."
He turned around and started making the eye liner.
"Okay, I'm done," Yugioh said.
Kiyorakasa turned and told him to sit.
"Stay still or I'll paint a black eye."
Yugioh nodded. In two strokes he was done.
"Get your jewels on. They'll be here for you at any moment."
He nodded again and put on all sorts of gold jewles and last was his tiara which symobolized him as a prince.
"Kind of funny. I'm looking at you right now and I'm remembering when you were three."
Yugioh smiled.
"I wish you luck."
Yugioh bit his lip.
"You will be there?"
Kiyorakasa smiled.
"I don't see any reason I shouldn't."
Yugioh smiled and hugged him.
"Thank you."
"Your welcome."
There was a knock on the door.
"Your highness. The ceremony is about to begin."
"Thank you. I'll be right there."
He straightened his clothing and jewles and followed the servent. Kiyorakasa put on his coat and put the hood over and went into the opposite direction.
I:I
"Kneel, Price Yugioh," said the priest.
Yugioh did. The priest rmoved his tiara and replaced it by the crown of Lower and Upper Egypt.
"Arise Pharaoh Yugioh of Egypt." (I don't know how crowning ceremonies go so I copied Robin Hood Men in Tights)
Once he did , everyone cheered. Yugioh smiled and his smile grew when he saw Kiyorakasa in the front. Everyone started the celebration. Yugioh walked through the crowds till he reached his guardian. He noticed someone else was with him.
"This reminds me of my crowning ceremony."
"I know."
"Kiyorakasa."
"Yugioh. Congratulations on your crowning. I bet you'll be a fine ruler. A wise one at that."
Yugioh turned his violet eyes on the stranger.
"Greetings from Egypt. I thank you for the complimant, but I don't believe I saw you before."
"I'm Shimpai. I used to be the king of Greece. I'm now an angel."
Yugioh's eyes widened.
"Another angel?"
"There are thousands of angels, Yugioh," said Kiyorakasa. "It's just rare to see one."
"I see."
"Yugioh."
He turned to Kiyorakasa.
"What are you going to do know that you're pharaoh?" asked he.
He shrugged.
"Whatever comes I'll deal with it."
"Peace and friendship is the key to allies."
"While kindness and generosity is the key to respect," Yugioh continued.
"Taught him the keys to being a great ruler ?"
"Every king should know it, Shimpai. Especially the stubborn ones," he said and winked at Yugioh.
"Hey!" Shimpai shouted.
Both look a likes laughed.
"I'll get you for that!"
"We'll see."
"How do you know Kiyorakasa?" Yugioh asked curiously.
"Well. Kiyorakasa was my guardian angel when I was born."
Yugioh looked shocked.
"I never expected him to have lived that far back."
"Better believe it. And just between you and me I'm older then him."
"What!"
"Yep. I'm twenty-seven and he's only fifteen."
"But you said..."
"When people die they are reborn in heaven. Once they reach the age they died they stay that age."
"Oh."
"Well, thank you for sharing about my age."
"You're welcome," he said and grinned foolishly.
Kiyorakasa sighed.
"You better go before they find you here."
"You're right, as always. Well, see ya Kyoi," Shimpai said and bowed to the pharaoh. "Fare well pharaoh," and jumped out the window.
Kiyorakasa slapped his forehead as people looked out the window curiously.
"Always the suicidal act!"
"He was another?"
"Another what?"
"To have you for an guardian angel."
"He was my first and I surely thought my last. But Ra smiled down on me and I met you."
Yugioh smiled. Kiyorakasa's features suddenly became stern.
"Is the guest of honor ignoring his guests?"
He gasped as realization hit him.
"Opps. Sorry. I'll talk to you later," he said and left.
Kiyorakasa smiled, but shook his head in exasperation.
"So, you're the famous guardian angel I heard about," cam a voice behind him. Kiyorakasa turned.
His violet eyes met icy blue. He looked familiar, but couldn't quite place it.
"Hai. May I help you?"
"I'm the high priest Seto Kaiba."
Kiyorakasa eyes widened. Now he recognized him. He had seen him in the church.
"Please to meet you," he said.
"I'm here to council your charge."
"I see, but I believe he doesn't need counseling."
"I'm sure you do, but people believe he needs guidance."
"Which is why..."
"Which is why I'm here."
"Are you saying your here to replace me?"
"Well, the people believe you are soon going to abandon the pharaoh and move on to richer royalties."
"That would be an insult to be job and pride. Once I'm assingned I never back out. I'll always be there for him, at his side when I'm needed. Nothing will change that."
He grinned evilly.
"That's what you think," he said maliciously.
He backed away.
"You mean harm. I know it."
"Who would believe you? Besides, I mean no harm to the pharaoh. Only to enemies."
Kiyorakasa didn't believe him for a second.
"Excuse me High Priest Kaiba, it was a ...pleasure meeting you. But I feel tired so I'll be retiring," he said quickly and walked away.
He quickly slipped into his room and collapsed on his mat.
"That priest is up to something. I will have to keep a close eye on him and Yugioh."
He felt exhausted.
"I better rest up. Yugioh doesn't need a guardian if he falls on his face sleeping."
He curdled up on his mat and fell asleep.
I:I
Yugioh searched for Kiyorakasa, but couldn't find him.
"Kiyorakasa!" he called, as he went past people. "Where are you?"
"He retired to his room from fatigue."
Yugioh looked up.
"Priest Seto."
"Ah, you've heard of me."
"Yes, Kiyorakasa wouldn't retire unless he tells me."
"He was really exhausted and told me to tell you."
"Oh. I better go see him."
"What troubles you?"
"I just want to be with my guardian angel."
"Not comfortable among so many nobles?"
He looked shocked.
"How did you know?"
"I'm a priest. I would know. I'm also here for you."
"But, I have..."
"I know your highness, but I'm also here for you."
"I'm honored."
I:I
Later, guests started leaving and once everyone left, Yugioh rushed to Kiyorakasa's room. He opened the door and found him sleeping. He wanted to wake him up, but he seemed so peaceful.
"No," he muttered. "No. Please. Father. Stop it!. Please!. Ahhhh! Please! Father! It hurts! It hurts! Stop!"
Yugioh shook him till his eyes snapped open.
"Kiyorakasa? Are you alright?"
Kiyorakasa was soaked in sweat and his breaths came in short gasps. He slowly sat up and covered his eyes with one hand.
"Forgive me pharaoh. My nightmares are getting worse."
Yugioh put a hand to his shoulder.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
He looked up.
"I didn't need to trouble you with my problems."
Yugioh nodded in understanding.
"Forgive me pharaoh. I didn't tell you I was retiring early."
Yugioh glared, which took Kiyorakasa aback. He never really glared like that. Maybe a playful one when he didn't get his way or something.
"Stop it! Stop acting formal! I may be pharaoh, but I'm still the little one you raised. I will hear no pharaoh from you. Ever. Unless in public, I will make an exception, but you will address me as you had before. Understand?"
Kiyorakasa just stared at him. Then sighed.
"So much like your father. Your tones are the same and even the flashes in the eyes. Anyway, hai. I do understand, but remember. I have my reasons to address you as I will. Public or no. Understand?"
Yugioh nodded.
"It's time for you to retire for the night. I bid you goodnight."
Yugioh got up and went to his room. Once he shut the door, he collapsed and fell back on the mat.
"It's true. My nightmares are growing worse. Memories of him beating me and torturing me. Why'd he have to haunt me again? And again?"
He closed his eyes and felt cool under the breeze.
"Ra. Protect my dreams tonight."
I:I
Kiyorakasa woke to the twittering of birds. His eyes opened slowly. He got up and stretched as he yawned.
"I'm still tired," he murmured and rubbed his eyes.
He looked outside and smiled at the beautiful sunny day.
"Reminds me of long ago," he thought.
I:I
(Flash back)
A seven year old opened the windows in the tower and smiled at the beautiful sunny day. His big violet eyes shimmering with joy.
"Hey there. What are you looking at?" asked a young man in his late twenties.
He had the same hairstyle as he, the only difference in the hair was no blond bangs. They were black. His violet eyes shimmered with love and caring.
"Nothing much. Just looking at the new dawn."
"And the new dawn is looking at you."
He giggled.
"Kyoi"
"Hai"
"I'll have to leave a while."
"Why?"
"Kings orders."
"But..."
"Don't worry. Here, take this," he said and handed him a coin.
A plain copper coin.
"As long as you hold it. I'll come back." Kyoi nodded and held to it tightly.
"I'll treasure it forever."
His father smiled and hugged Kyoi.
He watched sadly as his father left, holding tight the copper coin.
"I'll keep it. And treasure it."
His mother fussed over everything and Kyoi mostly looked out the window, looking for his fathers return. One day, both he and his mother saw people returning. They rushed down, searching the group for him, but couldn't find him. A solider came up to them and told them the news that his father was dead. His mother collapsed in sobs, and Kyoi stood there. Stunned. Numb. Couldn't think, couldn't hear; couldn't see. The coin dropped from his hand and landed on the ground.
(End of Flashback)
I:I
Kiyorakasa collapsed to his knees crying, as he held on to the copper coin around his neck. His body shook in sobs and he felt lost. His father had gone. Left him and his mother. In distress, his mother became quiet and locked herself in her room. Ignoring him. Days later, she came back with a man, announcing him as his new father. Kyoi almost practically fainted. The pain and torment he went through. His mother died a month later and left him with his abusive so called father. He became beaten severally for that. Screaming that it was his fault that his mother died. When he turned nine he ran away and lived his own life.
He farmed and worked till he earned enough to travel more. When he turned thirteen, he found happiness. A love, a living, and a home. They were to be married, but his step father found him and dragged him away. As the years past, he couldn't take it any more, and he remembered, at the age fo fifteen, as he looked the blade over. Smooth, shiny, and sharp. He just wanted to get it over with and plunged it into his chest. He winced at the memory, and tears fell faster. He felt someone embrace him and embraced them back.
"Kiyorakasa?" came the deep voice of the pharaoh. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing."
"Kiyorakasa. Please tell me. You helped me and now I want to help you."
Kiyorakasa took a deep breath and said, "I was remembering my past long ago. When I was seven, I lived in the castle town. My father left at the kings order, giving me this copper coin as a token of promise he'd come back. He died. Mother married out of depression and I ran away at age nine. I worked for money and when I earned enough I traveled more. When I turned your age, I found happiness. I had a home, a job, and a lover. Then turned into dust when my step father found me, and took me away. I commited suicide at age fifteen."
"You lived a hard life."
"Yes, but it's getting better."
Yugioh wiped his tears away.
"I'm sorry," Yugioh whispered and tears fell from his eyes.
Kiyorakasa hugged him.
"Shhhhh. Don't be sad for my sake."
"But, it seems so painful."
"I know, but it's time you did your responsibilities as a pharaoh. Okay?"
"Okay."
Kiyorakasa stood up wiping his eyes.
"What is your first duty?"
"Nothing yet."
"Then I guess I can take this chance for a little tutoring."
Yugioh nodded.
I:I
As the months past, Yugioh grew away from Kiyorakasa and seemed to be taking Seto's advice. Kiyorakasa didn't like it. Yugioh was becoming cold and hard hearted. Taxing people heavily and punishing those who didn't deserve it. His teeth clenched. He couldn't let this happen. He usually hated violence, but this was the last straw. He banged into the Priest's room and punched Seto square in the face.
"What did you do to him?" he practically screamed.
"Guiding him."
His blood boiled.
"What? To hurt people? To disrespect them!"
Seto got up and glared.
"You'd think I'd let a weak minded angel stop me?"
Kiyorakasa growled, and lunged at Seto. The door opened and Yugioh grabbed his guardian and held him back. Kiyorakasa tried to pull him off, but to no avail.
"What are you doing? Trying to kill my priest!"
Kiyrakasa stopped and turned sharply to Yugioh.
"What is wrong with you child? You've changed. And are hurting people! This is not how you were raised to rule."
Yugioh looked shocked, then glared.
"Child, you've changed. More to my liking."
"No!" Yugioh yelled. "You've changed! I'm not a child anymore! I don't need you anymore!"
Kiyorakasa's heart shattered at those last words.
"Yugioh..."
"It's pharaoh!"
He turned to Seto.
"What did you do?"
"Nothing. Only guided him in my own way."
Kiyorakasa growled and turned sharply and left.
I:I
When Yugioh turned fourteen, he was as cold as ever. Kiyorakasa helped those that needed it without the pharaoh's knowledge. One day he sighed sadly as he cradled a three year old who had recently lost his parents. He reminded him of when Yugioh was young.
"Mama, papa," he sniffled.
"Shhh," Kiyorakasa whispered and held him close. "Sleep."
The boy finally fell asleep. Once he did Kiyorakasa started looking for good parents to adopt him. Once he found a pair, he silently said goodbye and left. He dropped gold coins in bowls of the poor and on doorsteps. The children loved him and tagged along with him. Each one ended up with a present if he or she were good. As Kiyorakasa had fun, cold eyes watched him.
"Soon. Soon."
Once he re-entered the palace, the pharaoh faced him. His eyes were cold and hard.
"You were there again, weren't you?" he said coldly.
"Well, they need someone to depend on since their pharaoh is so heartless!"
Yugioh's eyes flashed and he struck Kiyorakasa. He stared at Yugioh, stunned.
"Why?" the angel whispered.
"You're a heartless monster who doesn't care about anybody but himself!"
"Who told you that?" Kiyorakasa asked quietly.
"Non of your concern."
"Everything that has to do with you is my concern."
Yugioh glared.
"I'm no child."
Kiyorakasa placed a hand on his cheek.
"Of course not," he said gently.
Yugioh's eyes watered, then slapped his hand away.
"I don't need this," the pharaoh said bitterly and walked away.
Kiyorakasa sighed and walked after him.
"Yugioh! Yugioh! Wait!"
But he kept walking and rounded a corner. Once he neared the corner, he heard Yugioh scream.
"Yugioh!" he shouted and hurried.
He saw Yugioh unconscious, blood dripping from his chest.
"Yugioh!" he shouted in horror and ran to him.
He cradled him gently.
He froze as he heard evil laughter.
"Show yourself!" he demanded, holding Yugioh close.
A seventeen year old stepped out. He had blond hair that stuck out and evil red eyes. (Sorry if I don't get the description right)
"Who are you?"
"My names Malik. I was ordered to execute the pharaoh. But you just disturbed me."
"You will be punished for your deeds."
"Really?" he asked with a smirk. "What can a helpless angel like you, do to me?"
"I don't really punish people, but this is cruel."
A rod appeared made out of gold.
"Soul Taker!"
Malik froze as he felt his sole rip from his body and became trapped within the rod. It disappeared. He staggered up, with the pharaoh in his arms, and walked to his chambers.
I:I
Yugioh's eyes opened slowly and felt pain sear through his chest if he moved. He felt pressure on his arm and looked to the side to see Kiyorakasa resting his head on his arm. His eyes watered.
"Why do you help me when I hurt you?" he whispered.
"Because I love you," was his faint reply.
Kiyorakasa lifted his head up and looked up at him.
"You...love me?"
He smiled gently.
"Yugioh, I've loved you since I first held you in my arms when you were an infant."
Yugioh blushed slightly.
Kiyorakasa smiled then his face turned serious.
"You've gotten on the wrong terms with your people."
"I know. I don't know what got into me. And when I struck you..."
Tears fell. Kiyorakasa gently brushed them away. Yugioh caught his hand and put his cheek to it.
"Please forgive me."
Kiyorakasa smiled and kissed Yugioh's on the forehead lightly.
"If you forgive me."
He looked surprised, then nodded. Kiyorakasa stood and Yugioh's grip tightened.
"Calm yourself. I'm not leaving. By the way, I never got to give you anything for your birthday."
"Oh, it's alright."
"No, it isn't. I have the perfect thing for you," and an upside down pyramid appeared and settled on the bed. "This is the millennium puzzle. It can be a prison or give power. I hope you use it wisely."
"I will," he promised.
"Good. Now, I'll go get a healer and ..."
"No! Please stay. Your healing is fine. Just don't leave me," he pleaded.
Kiyorakasa looked at him, and then laughed.
"A pharaoh begging… Now this is interesting."
Yugioh scowled.
"I'm joking."
"Then you'll stay?"
"Yes."
He smiled.
"After I take my three year vacation..."
"Hey!"
"Only joking."
"What brought you up to high spirits?"
"You. Now sleep, or I'll have to force that sleeping concoction down your throat."
He hastily nodded and closed his eyes, but never letting go of his hand.
"Such a child," he thought as he sat down.
He brushed his bangs back and looked out the window. He had a far away stare.
"Ra...please, protect him."
I:I
Yugioh healed after a week and was more generous to his people. He visited them, playing with the children and giving money to the poor. He helped the poor and made peace with many countries. He now had many allies.
Kiyorakasa smiled. He was becoming the pharaoh he was meant to be. Suddenly, Yugioh plopped on to his lap. He smiled at him. Kiyorakasa gave him a funny look. He was the same height as him and his fifteenth birthday was a week away, and he acted so childish. He always wore the puzzle he gave him and always slept under the quilt he made him long ago.
"Mind telling me why you happened to just plop into my lap?" Kiyorakasa asked.
The Pharaoh's smile grew.
"I'm the pharaoh and I can do what I want," he said and leaned back.
Kiyorakasa rolled his eyes.
"Come on. You're practically the same age as me, now get off," and gave him a shove.
Yugioh hopped off.
"I thought you liked it when I sat on your lap," he teased.
"When you were younger it was cute, but now that you're older, it's just plain silly."
Yugioh chuckled. Kiyorakasa crossed his arms and legs and gave him a level stare. Yugioh knew that stare. He shivered.
"Alright, alright."
Kiyorakasa smiled triumphantly. Yugioh may be the king of games, but when it came to obedience…yeah, you get the idea.
"You know, Yugioh, you're coming to the age of..."
"Age of what?"
"Marriage."
Yugioh paled.
"And producing an heir to the throne."
He started sweating.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?"
"Not really, but the faces you make are amusing."
Yugioh glared.
"Any way, you will have to find a wife. Somewhere."
"I don't want one. I'll adopt an heir if I have to."
"That would be legal, but not a true blood line."
"Any thing to avoid marriage."
"You'll find someone."
"...Kiyorakasa?"
"Hm?"
"Have I ever kissed a girl before?"
"No, except for your mother. Why?"
"I remember tasting something...sweet."
"Oh."
"What?"
"I know what it is."
"What?"
"You probably don't remember, but when you were three you caught two servants kissing. With curiosity you asked why he kissed her. He answered, "When you love someone you kiss them." Of course, being the age of three you didn't know any better, so you plopped yourself right on my lap and kissed me full on the mouth. Actually it was quite cute, since you were only three."
Yugioh was scarlet.
"I never remembered..."
"Don't feel embarrassed. You were only three. You didn't know. Of course I did have to explain it to you."
"Uh...can we not talk about it? It still makes me nervous."
"Fine."
I:I
A month later, a mysterious attack occurred in Egypt. Kiyorakasa hurried through the castle looking for Yugioh. Once he reached a room, he was grabbed and the door slammed shut. He was thrown to the wall.
"I promised I'd be back."
"Father."
He was punched in the face.
"Shut up! Well, my plans going to work after all. Seto is probably killing your precious Yugioh right now."
"No. He's not that easy to kill."
"No, but you are," and a huge blast of energy was thrown towards him.
He dodged.
"Quick aren't we," and snapped his fingers.
A black and blue colors swirled around them and soon surrounded the room.
"No! Not here!"
"Yes. Remember the shadow realm?" and started sending beams of dark energy at him.
In his shocked state he didn't notice till he was hit.
"You're pathetic. A pathetic excuse for a son."
"Papa," Kiyorakasa whispered as he hugged himself.
Blood dribbled down his body and his clothes had tears.
"Papa ain't coming back. He left you on purpose. He never loved you."
Kiyorakasa pressed his hands to his ears, trying to block the taunting.
"Shut up! Your a heartless beast! A sorry excuse for a father and a husband! Papa loved me! He would have come back!"
"Stupid fool," and snapped his fingers.
Vines bond him, the end covering his mouth. He was forced up.
"You end now."
With a motion, Kiyorakasa winced as thorns touched his skin, and then pierced it.
"Painful? Well, feel this!" and with a sharp motion, a piercing scream came after.
I:I
Yugioh limped as quickly as he could.
"Kiyorakasa, where are you?" he wondered.
Suddenly, a sword came from behind, but he blocked it.
"Seto?"
"Pharaoh."
"Why are you doing this?"
"I truth this isn't really for you. It's a distraction. The real target probably is having his corpse rot. Worthless angel I would say."
"No! No! You leave him alone!"
"Killing you though would be a nice bonus."
In rage, Yugioh kicked Seto in the stomach and slashed him on the stomach.
"Kiyorakasa gave me four items that could imprison the souls of good and bad. Now you will be punished!"
He threw up the item.
"Soul taker!"
Seto gasped as his sole was sealed in the tauk and disappeared.
"Looks like you lost priest," and kicked his limp body. "Nobody hurts Kiyorakasa without being punished."
Suddenly, a scream echoed through the halls. A bit muffled, but still a scream.
"No!" he shouted and started running, ignoring the pain in his leg.
He tore the door open and gasped. The room was filled with black and blue. A man stood there and slumped on the floor in a bloody heap was Kiyorakasa.
"You!" he snarled and lunged, but he was caught by his throat.
"Don't be a fool, boy. I don't take things by surprise," and tightened his grip. Yugioh started choking.
Kiyorakasa blurrily opened his eyes half way. Pain seared his body and breathing was hard. He barely saw Yugioh in the man's grip.
"Yugioh. Use the puzzle," he whispered.
"You're still alive?"
Yugioh looked at the puzzle and it glowed. It seemed to want to consume him and held it back.
"Don't hold it back. Embrace it."
He obeyed and his body was filled with energy. He glared death.
"You hurt Kiyorakasa. You will pay. I will seal your sole to make it walk in the darkness forever! Soul Banishment!"
The eye appeared on his forehead and his energy ripped his sole and was sealed. The body fell and Yugioh landed on top of it. He quickly got off and rushed to his angel, and gently held him in his arms.
"Kiyorakasa. Kiyorakasa. Please. You'll be alright. You'll be okay."
Tears fell from his eyes. He could say it, but doubt it himself, much to his dislike. His eyes opened half way and smiled weakly.
"You were taught how to rule, now you must keep on. With or with out me."
"No, please no."
"Yugioh, please understand."
"Please don't leave me. You promised me."
"Only for now, but I promise we will meet again."
His eyes closed.
"No! Kiyorakasa! You promised! You promised! You promised me you would never leave me!"
There was no answer.
"KIYORAKASA!"
II:II
Mijikai: Whew. My wrists are going to me sore.
Mamoru: That was mean.
Mijikai: I know! Long prologue. Just to let readers know that if you didn't get what Kiyorakasa looks like, then imagine Yugi in older stage. Please review and tell me if I should write the rest of the story or delete it and try again. Flames will be excepted, but don't be to harsh.