Mijikai: I'm soooo happy people actually want me more!
Mamoru: But what happens when you run out of chapters?
Mijikai: I'll have to write really, really fast.
Yugi: How come all this is happening to me?
Mijikai: Hey, it's not like I had someone beat you to a bloody pulp and threw it in the dumpster and maggots comsumed your body. ..........Ewwwwww. Where did that come from?
Yugi: ....I prefer how it is now then to that one.
Mijikai: Okay then.
Jordon: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I hate cliffhangers to! There evil. I'll make you a deal though. If I put on a cliffhanger then I will really try to post the continuation tomorrow. If: one: I have it already done. Two: If it doesn't get to late. And three: If the phone won't tick me off. (Evil phone!) Anyway, glad you like the story!
Silver Ankh: I'm glad you like it and I'll try posting chapters up each day. (No promises)
Mamoru: Konichiwa Gold Cross. How is it taking care of your aibou? And how are you?
IIhire: Wonderful! I'm glad you love it! And I will write more. Promise. (Wink and holds up a thumbs up)
highqueenofthegods: I'm happy you're enjoying it. I will e-mail you when I'm planning to update the next chapter, starting next chapter. And your question about Kiyorakasa (I know it's hard to spell. It took me a while to memorize how to spell it) you will find out later in the story. Can't give it away. Thanks for reviewing!
Mamoru: Shouldn't you give them the warnings?
Mijikai: I'll do the disclaimers. You can do the warnings.
Mamoru: Alright. One: There will me mild language and one not so mild. (Not F. I will never but that in a fic!). To her at least. Two: Mild blood scean. Not to bad or to older people, nothing you probably won't see in movies and such.
Mijikai: Great. Now the disclaimer. I don't own Yugioh, and call me crazy, but I don't care. If I was the owner, I probably wouldn't post this fic in the first place. On to chapter three! *************************************************************** Chapter Three: Yami
Bones, crushing. Hurts. He forced his violet eyes open and weakly held up a hand.
"Earth Blast!"
The rocks blasted off of him and he saw everything was surrounded by stone. He staggard up and scanned the room.
'Where am I?' (I think everyone knows what this means. Right?)
He looked down at his hands.
'I'm solid again. I'm alive.'
Realization suddely hit him.
'The little one!'
He closed his eyes, and the eye of Ra (I know it's Horas, but I'm going to put it as Ra) faintly glowed on his forehead.
"Twin Water Split!"
A tug in his soul (Ha! I got it right!) told him that they were seperated. He looked down at Yugi, and concern filled his eyes, as he saw his pale features. He kneeled next to him, as Yugi groaned and opened his eyes. Once he saw Yami, he gasped and scooted back.
"Please, do not be alarmed. I'm here to help."
"Who...wait..... You're....voice. It's....it was you talking to me."
He smirked.
"Yes, it was."
"Who are you?"
"I've been called Yugioh, but also Yami. I would prefer Yami, if you please. And what of you?"
"Yugi."
"Nice to meet you, little one."
"Nice to meet you to," said Yugi with a smile.
The room started rumbling agian.
"Yugi!" he shouted and grabbed him.
Yugi winced.
"Keep your head down!" and held him close. "Osiris Sheild Of Wind!"
A whirl wind held the rocks above them.
"Earth Blast!" and the rocks turned into tiny pebbles.
"Yami!"
"Don't worry, little one! I won't let anything happen to you!" he shouted over the roaring wind. "Just keep your head down!"
More rubble fell.
'We need to get out. Before it collapses and.....no! I will not fail Yugi!'
"Water Unite!"
Yugi slowly disappeared into the puzzle.
/You will be safer in here/
//Be careful//
/I will/
He staggard up, and had his arms sheilding his face from the wind.
"Earth Explosion!"
The wall of rocks exploded. ***************************************************************
Ryou saw the rocks bulging, and realization hit him.
"Mr.Motoh! Get out of the way!" he shouted, as he grabbed Sugoroku and dragged him away.
The wall exploded and the rubble flew everywhere. They looked up.
"Yugi!" they both shouted.
He calmly walked to the sealed entrance and held up a hand.
"Earth Blast!"
The entrance was cleared and they saw the sun shining throuth the dense room. He turned to face Ryou and Sugoroku.
"Now you can get medical help," he said, and collapsed.
"Yugi!"
Ryou rushed to Yugi and carried him.
"Mr.Motoh. I'll take Yugi out and I'll be right back for you," and left.
Seconds later, Ryou had Sugoroku on his back. ***************************************************************
Yugi sat in the lobby, waiting for his jijian's results. Ryou tryed comforting him and gently put an arm around him. He was curious. Yugi had mysteriously healed while they were being taken to the hospital. The doctors found nothing wrong with him, so he waited in the lobby to see how his jijian was.
"It's alright Yugi. I'm sure he'll be alright," reasured Ryou.
"I hope so," he said miserably. "But with elderly people, you can never know."
They waited and soon a doctor came to them.
"Yugi Motoh?"
"Hai?"
"Your grandfather got quite a bashing, but will be alright. Come with me and I'll take you to him."
Yugi stood up, along with Ryou.
"I'm sorry, but family members only."
Yugi smiled.
"He is family."
Ryou blinked, as the doctor shrugged.
"If you say so," and led on.
They entered room 173 and saw his jijian in bed. A couple of machines were hooked up, and an IV tube, but nothing serious. They sat at his side, and Yugi took Sugoroku hand.
"Yugi?"
"Hai, jijian"
"What are you doing up and about? You were badly injured," he scolded.
"I'm fine. They found nothing wrong."
"But..."
"Just rest jijian."
"Yugi."
"Hai?"
"Just take it easy."
"I will," Yugi promised, with a smile.
/I'm glad that healing spell worked/
//Healing?//
/Yes. I don't remember where I learned it, but you put the injured one to sleep and they heal/
//Sounds simple//
/It is actually/
//Thanks//
/Hm?/
//You saved jijian, Ryou, and me. I don't know how I will beable to repay you//
/Think nothing of it/
//....who exactly are you?//
/I'm a spirit that was sealed in the puzzle, waiting for the one who solves the puzzle. I waited a millenium/
//Woah. That long?//
/Yes/
//And I thought suffering for fourteen years was bad//
/What do you mean?/
//Well....//
Ryou snapped in front of his face and Yugi blinked.
"Sorry. Must have dazed off," he said with a childish grin, as he saw Ryou and Sugoroku's worried faces.
They seemed to except the excuse. ***************************************************************
Late that night, Yugi had to return to the hotel. He didn't want to leave his jijian, but the hospital said he had to go. He promised he'd be back first thing in the morning. Ryou offered to walk him back, but Yugi said he'd be alright. As he walked down the street, he had a feeling someone was following him. He quickened his pace, but the foot steps did also. He started jogging, when he was grabbed and a hand covered his mouth to prevent him from shouting for help. The stranger dragged him into an deserted alley way. Once they were concealed in shadows, he was slammed aghanst the wall.
"Pretty pyrimid you got there, kid," he growled. "Mind if I take it?"
Yugi struggled.
"Cute little thing."
Yugi bit his hand. He cried out and slapped the boy. The puzzle glowed angrily.
"YUGIOH!" Yugi shouted.
"What the hell...?"
The next thing he knew, he was pinned to the wall.
"Listen you sick teme! If you dare touch or strike me again, I'll rip your throat out. Got it!?"
He nodded hastily.
"Good," and let him fall.
As he turned, the thug threw a pocket knife at Yami. It nicked his shoulder. Yami turned sharply.
"Tsk, tsk. Playing games aren't we?"
"This isn't a game! Dammit!"
"Then I'll make it one," and snapped his fingers.
Knives appeared beside the thug.
"Name?"
"Huh?"
Yami rolled his eyes.
"Do you understand? Your name?"
He puffed out his chest.
"I'm Rotoru Mataki. I'm a skilled knife thrower."
"Yes, yes, very nice," Yami said in a calm, bored tone.
"What about you?"
He smirked.
"You won't live to remember."
"I told you mine, teme! Now tell me yours!"
"Fine, if you insist on a name, Yami."
"I will win anything you give me."
"We'll see. The game is of throwing knives. You will choose how many knives to throw at me. If you stab my heart, you win. If you miss, you lose and you will be punished."
"Why should I even play?"
"The winner gets my millenium puzzle."
Rotoru glanced at the puzzle.
"Fine."
"How many knives will you throw?"
"I can get you with two," and picked up two.
The rest disappeared.
"I will stand still. Now the game begins."
Rotoru aimed and thre one. It went straight for his heart, but at the last minute, bounced off an invisible barriar and hit his shoulder. He winced as he pulled it out, but still smirked.
"That's one."
He threw the second. It touched his chest, then cut to the right. Blood seeped down his chest.
"That's two. You lose."
"Like the hell I care!" and lunged for him.
"I warned you. Mind Crush!"
He froze as his mind shattered and fell limp. He could feel Yugi shaking.
//Yami. You're hurt because of me. I'm sorry. It's all my fault//
/Hush, it's not/
He winced and grunted as he put a hand to his chest.
//Yami!//
/I'm fine. Just need to rest/
He faded and Yugi appeared. There was blood stains on his shoulder and chest, and to the side was the limp body of Rotoru. He shivered, and hurried to the hotel. People stared at the blood, but Yugi hurried on. He took his clothes off adn showered. Once he was dressed in his pajamas, he ordered room service.
"Hello? Yes, I'd like a salid and milk. Uh, huh......304. Okay, thank you," and hung up.
He turned the television on and flipped through, till he came to a duel monster channel.
"Seto Kaiba makes his move with the Blue Eyes White Dragon and wins the duel!"
A boy, who was tall, was presented a trophy. He had icy blue eyes and brown hair. As he looked straight ahead, it seemed his eyes were piercing into Yugi's. He shivered , and flipped the channel.
"Hello, boys and girls! I'm Barney!"
"Gah!," and clicked. "Evil dinasaur," he muttered.
He finally settled on a popular anime series. Dragon Ball Z. As it played, he shuffled his deck and took out his Dark Magician, Mystic Elf, Celtic Guardian, Reborn the Monster, Mirror Force, Great White, Winged Dragon, and Blast Juggler. He shuffled the eight elements and put four on top, then three under it, then one. He put his hand over them and concentrated. He flipped a card. Mirror force. Then did it again and flipped another. Great White. Then flipped Winged Dragon. Then Blast Juggler, Celtic Gurardian, Reborn the Monster, then Dark Magician. The last card he flipped was the Mystic Elf. "Light. I'm light," he murmured.
He shuffled again, and then got the Dark Magician last.
"Dark?"
He did this several times, and got an alternate of Light and Dark. (By the way, what Yugi's doing is called Chosen Element. You pick out the eight elements of a Yugioh card and set them up in the order that I named above. Hover your hand over the cards and let your heart lead you to your element. If you don't like it, do it again. The last card is your element. I'm either Dark, Magic, or Trap. Give it a try if you want. Back to the story. No stealing it, it's copy right.) Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Yugi, assuming it was room service, opened the door. Once he saw who it was, he yelped and slammed the door shut. There was a bang on the door and the knob jingled.
"Go away! Or I'll call security!" Yugi warned.
The door blasted open and the Yugi was thrown to the other side of the room.
"Ow."
"I told you I'd haunt you."
Yugi cowered.
"You were always a little coward," and started walking towards him.
Yugi stood, trying to seem brave.
"Always the hero. Huh, little brat?"
"What...what so you want?" he asked quietly.
"Revenge. Power. Death. Blood. Torment."
Yugi gulped.
"Let's get started with torment will we?" and a sword came to his hand.
"Ah!," and dodged a blow.
He slid past the mad man and threw a pillow at him. He slashed it in half, feathers flying everywhere. Yugi ran out the door and down the hall, the stranger right behind him. He slid into an elevator and frantically pushed the close button. He was getting closer and closer.
"Come on! Come on!" and pressed it even more frantically.
It finally closed, but th eblade was hacked in the side. Yugi gulped as he saw an inch of the blade inside the elevator. It was yanked out and he started down. He sighed in relief. Suddenly, the elevator stopped and the lights went out. Yugi groaned. As he waited, he started humming to himself.
"You got me headed in a new direction,
Got no reason to turn around,
Ain't no reason to turn around,
Ain't no looking back or second guessing,
It' time to find what love is really all about.
(chorus)
Go the distance,
Let our hearts lead us on,
All about th eway to forever tonight,
Can't resist it,
The feelings way to strong,
Go the distance this time.
(Song by Faith Hill. Don't ask why he's singing it)
The top trap door was kicked open and Yugi yelped as his enemy jumped from the top to the floor. Now Yugi was trapped.
"Now I got you right where I want you," and raised his sword, and brought it down.
Yugi curdled up tighter, waiting for the blow. Nothing. He opened one eye and saw the blade inches from him. He dared look up and saw he was frozen. Then fadded away. Yugi sat there, breathing fast. He felt afraid. The elevator started going down again and stopped when it reached it's destination. Yugi was shaking and eyes darted everywhere, in case he came back. The door opened and someone stepped in. Yugi coward and curdled up tighter, eyes squeezed shut.
'Please don't be him. Please don't be him'
"Hey, kid. You alright?"
Yugi shakily looked up.
"What's s'matter? You lost?"
Yugi's throat was dry and couldn't answer.
"Here, let me help," and swiftly scooped him up.
"What floor you on?"
"Thir....thirty," he said in a whisper. "Who...are you?"
"Call me Jou. Full names Katsuya Jounouchi."
Yugi tried moistening his throat.
"I'm Yugi Motoh. You can put me down."
"You sure?"
"Hai."
Jou set him down and both waited in silence.
"So, what got ya so creeped out?" he asked to break the silence.
"Someone was chasing me."
"Rotten perverts! I bet."
"No, this is much different. Much."
Jou looked at him, brushing his yellow bangs back. (His not Yugi's)
"So, what are you doing in Egypt?" Yugi asked.
"My sister wanted to see Eygpt before she goes blind. I wish I could help her, but we don't have enough to pay. She can be cured if mom and I can scrape together enough money for the operation, but....."
"What about your dad?"
"Pop? He loves Shizuka, but hates mom. He usually keeps to himself. Doesn't even talk to me, and I live with him."
"So they divorced?"
"Yeah," he sighed. "Shizuka lives with mom in another part of town. I visit them regeraly."
"I see."
"What about you, Yug? Why you here?"
"I came with my jijian. He's in the hospital because the palace caved in. He' s an arciologist (spell right?)"
"Oh. I'm sorry. So, what are you doing here all by yourself?"
"Huh?"
"I mean, aren't you at least nine or ten?"
"So? I can take care of myself."
"Why don't I stay with you till your grandpa is well"
Yugi smiled.
"Thank's, but I already have someone."
"Oh, then let me walk you to your room so nobody else bothers you."
"If you insist."
Once the elevator rang and doors opened, they started walking to his room.
"Which one?"
"304."
"This one?"
"Jou, that's 204."
"I knew that."
Yugi laughed as they reached his door.
"Well, thanks Jou."
"Welcome. If you need help, just come to my room in 284 on the other side of the floor."
"Okay. And Jou."
"Hm?"
"I'm not ten. I'm fourteen," and closed the door.
Once he locked it, he burst out laughing. Jou looked so funny. His eyes went wide and mouth dropped open. His laughter stopped aburtly, as he saw the mess. He groaned and started cleaning up the mess, and once he was done, room service came. He ate quickly, because he felt so tired and once he was done, he pushed the cart outside and flopped on his bed, immediatly falling asleep. (I know. Run on) ***************************************************************
Yugi found himself in a room filled with toys. He picked up a teddy bear and giggled. It was cute. He gave it a hug and it squeaked.
"Where am I?" he asked out loud.
Of course, no one answered and got off of the bed and handed for the door. He opened it, to find another door across from him. It had an eye carved on it and the walls were black and seemed like someone spray painted bright colors on it. He hesitated, then opened it. There he found another being. He was sitting crosslegged on the floor and seemed to be mediatating. Also murmuring in Egyption. Yugi felt himself being intrigued. The melody and deep voice mixing together into a sweet song. Once he finished, his eyes opened. Yugi flushed as he looked straight at him.
"I'm sorry. I'll leave," and turned to go.
"Wait."
Yugi stopped and looked at the spirit. He smiled warmly.
"Come if you please," and gestured to a spot beside him.
Yugi slowly walked to the spot and sat down, feeling a bit uncomforable.
"Yugi, right?"
"Hai."
"You seem tense. Ever tried meditating?"
Yugi shook his head.
"Want to try it?"
"Well....jijian does it, and he says it's relaxing."
"Here. Get into a comfortable position. Then clear your mind. Breathe deeply. Relax, and close your eyes."
Yugi crossed his legs and did so. the spirit chanted in Egyption agian. Yugi listened and soon sang is own.
"Little Lily floating upon the water,
As the river saunters,
Little Lily floating,
As the leaves go boating,
Little Lily falling, sinking,
As the stars start winking,
Little Lily coming up and flows,
As the river slows,
Little Lily bobs away,
Out inot the bay"
(The tune should be like a lullaby. Bad I know. (Flushes)
As he finished murmuring, he opened his eyes, flushing, as he saw Yami looking at him.
"Where did you learn that?" he asked with a smile.
"Uh.....my mom sang it to me when I was an infant. It just came to me. Dad and jijian sang me a different lullaby. He said jijian sang it to him when he was young and his father before him and so on. It's different. They put the young ones name in the first part and when a baby you say cry and when young sigh. Let me show you. This was when I was a baby.
'Rest now, my Yugi,
Be still love don't cry.
I will be here always,
Just never let go,
For I promise on my soul,
I will never let go."
Yami blinked. Yugi blushed even harder and looked away.
"It's silly, I know, but I like it. I miss them though. I probably seem like a sissy."
"No. Not at all."
"That's why I get picked on a lot."
Yami put a hand on his shoulder. Yugi suddenly gasped.
"I'm sorry! You got hurt because of me. That's why I stay by myself. Because what happened long ago."
He felt Yami pull him into his lap and hugged him.
"Tell me."
"I had a friend. He got seriously hurt because of me. We haven't talked to each other since."
"Yugi."
"I'm just afraid of losing someone. A friend. I'm being careful of jijian to. He almost died."
"So you risk yourself instead?"
"Yes. I....feel like I'm making up for what happened."
"Have you ever thought about those who love you?"
"I'm just afraid," he whispered.
"Many people are. But they still should try."
"Yami."
"Yes?"
"Have you ever....had someone to take care of you and be there for you?"
Yami went quiet. His memeories were all fuzzy and couldn't remember.
"I'm not sure. Maybe."
"Oh."
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Mijikai: Owwww. My poor wrists.
Mamoru: Maybe you should make your chapters shorter.
Mijika: No! I and many people love long chapters!
Mamoru: (Sigh)
Mijikai: Bad news. I have to finish writing chapter four and I won't beable to update till I finish. So I'll try and hurry. Kay?
Please review if you can! ^-^
Mamoru: But what happens when you run out of chapters?
Mijikai: I'll have to write really, really fast.
Yugi: How come all this is happening to me?
Mijikai: Hey, it's not like I had someone beat you to a bloody pulp and threw it in the dumpster and maggots comsumed your body. ..........Ewwwwww. Where did that come from?
Yugi: ....I prefer how it is now then to that one.
Mijikai: Okay then.
Jordon: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I hate cliffhangers to! There evil. I'll make you a deal though. If I put on a cliffhanger then I will really try to post the continuation tomorrow. If: one: I have it already done. Two: If it doesn't get to late. And three: If the phone won't tick me off. (Evil phone!) Anyway, glad you like the story!
Silver Ankh: I'm glad you like it and I'll try posting chapters up each day. (No promises)
Mamoru: Konichiwa Gold Cross. How is it taking care of your aibou? And how are you?
IIhire: Wonderful! I'm glad you love it! And I will write more. Promise. (Wink and holds up a thumbs up)
highqueenofthegods: I'm happy you're enjoying it. I will e-mail you when I'm planning to update the next chapter, starting next chapter. And your question about Kiyorakasa (I know it's hard to spell. It took me a while to memorize how to spell it) you will find out later in the story. Can't give it away. Thanks for reviewing!
Mamoru: Shouldn't you give them the warnings?
Mijikai: I'll do the disclaimers. You can do the warnings.
Mamoru: Alright. One: There will me mild language and one not so mild. (Not F. I will never but that in a fic!). To her at least. Two: Mild blood scean. Not to bad or to older people, nothing you probably won't see in movies and such.
Mijikai: Great. Now the disclaimer. I don't own Yugioh, and call me crazy, but I don't care. If I was the owner, I probably wouldn't post this fic in the first place. On to chapter three! *************************************************************** Chapter Three: Yami
Bones, crushing. Hurts. He forced his violet eyes open and weakly held up a hand.
"Earth Blast!"
The rocks blasted off of him and he saw everything was surrounded by stone. He staggard up and scanned the room.
'Where am I?' (I think everyone knows what this means. Right?)
He looked down at his hands.
'I'm solid again. I'm alive.'
Realization suddely hit him.
'The little one!'
He closed his eyes, and the eye of Ra (I know it's Horas, but I'm going to put it as Ra) faintly glowed on his forehead.
"Twin Water Split!"
A tug in his soul (Ha! I got it right!) told him that they were seperated. He looked down at Yugi, and concern filled his eyes, as he saw his pale features. He kneeled next to him, as Yugi groaned and opened his eyes. Once he saw Yami, he gasped and scooted back.
"Please, do not be alarmed. I'm here to help."
"Who...wait..... You're....voice. It's....it was you talking to me."
He smirked.
"Yes, it was."
"Who are you?"
"I've been called Yugioh, but also Yami. I would prefer Yami, if you please. And what of you?"
"Yugi."
"Nice to meet you, little one."
"Nice to meet you to," said Yugi with a smile.
The room started rumbling agian.
"Yugi!" he shouted and grabbed him.
Yugi winced.
"Keep your head down!" and held him close. "Osiris Sheild Of Wind!"
A whirl wind held the rocks above them.
"Earth Blast!" and the rocks turned into tiny pebbles.
"Yami!"
"Don't worry, little one! I won't let anything happen to you!" he shouted over the roaring wind. "Just keep your head down!"
More rubble fell.
'We need to get out. Before it collapses and.....no! I will not fail Yugi!'
"Water Unite!"
Yugi slowly disappeared into the puzzle.
/You will be safer in here/
//Be careful//
/I will/
He staggard up, and had his arms sheilding his face from the wind.
"Earth Explosion!"
The wall of rocks exploded. ***************************************************************
Ryou saw the rocks bulging, and realization hit him.
"Mr.Motoh! Get out of the way!" he shouted, as he grabbed Sugoroku and dragged him away.
The wall exploded and the rubble flew everywhere. They looked up.
"Yugi!" they both shouted.
He calmly walked to the sealed entrance and held up a hand.
"Earth Blast!"
The entrance was cleared and they saw the sun shining throuth the dense room. He turned to face Ryou and Sugoroku.
"Now you can get medical help," he said, and collapsed.
"Yugi!"
Ryou rushed to Yugi and carried him.
"Mr.Motoh. I'll take Yugi out and I'll be right back for you," and left.
Seconds later, Ryou had Sugoroku on his back. ***************************************************************
Yugi sat in the lobby, waiting for his jijian's results. Ryou tryed comforting him and gently put an arm around him. He was curious. Yugi had mysteriously healed while they were being taken to the hospital. The doctors found nothing wrong with him, so he waited in the lobby to see how his jijian was.
"It's alright Yugi. I'm sure he'll be alright," reasured Ryou.
"I hope so," he said miserably. "But with elderly people, you can never know."
They waited and soon a doctor came to them.
"Yugi Motoh?"
"Hai?"
"Your grandfather got quite a bashing, but will be alright. Come with me and I'll take you to him."
Yugi stood up, along with Ryou.
"I'm sorry, but family members only."
Yugi smiled.
"He is family."
Ryou blinked, as the doctor shrugged.
"If you say so," and led on.
They entered room 173 and saw his jijian in bed. A couple of machines were hooked up, and an IV tube, but nothing serious. They sat at his side, and Yugi took Sugoroku hand.
"Yugi?"
"Hai, jijian"
"What are you doing up and about? You were badly injured," he scolded.
"I'm fine. They found nothing wrong."
"But..."
"Just rest jijian."
"Yugi."
"Hai?"
"Just take it easy."
"I will," Yugi promised, with a smile.
/I'm glad that healing spell worked/
//Healing?//
/Yes. I don't remember where I learned it, but you put the injured one to sleep and they heal/
//Sounds simple//
/It is actually/
//Thanks//
/Hm?/
//You saved jijian, Ryou, and me. I don't know how I will beable to repay you//
/Think nothing of it/
//....who exactly are you?//
/I'm a spirit that was sealed in the puzzle, waiting for the one who solves the puzzle. I waited a millenium/
//Woah. That long?//
/Yes/
//And I thought suffering for fourteen years was bad//
/What do you mean?/
//Well....//
Ryou snapped in front of his face and Yugi blinked.
"Sorry. Must have dazed off," he said with a childish grin, as he saw Ryou and Sugoroku's worried faces.
They seemed to except the excuse. ***************************************************************
Late that night, Yugi had to return to the hotel. He didn't want to leave his jijian, but the hospital said he had to go. He promised he'd be back first thing in the morning. Ryou offered to walk him back, but Yugi said he'd be alright. As he walked down the street, he had a feeling someone was following him. He quickened his pace, but the foot steps did also. He started jogging, when he was grabbed and a hand covered his mouth to prevent him from shouting for help. The stranger dragged him into an deserted alley way. Once they were concealed in shadows, he was slammed aghanst the wall.
"Pretty pyrimid you got there, kid," he growled. "Mind if I take it?"
Yugi struggled.
"Cute little thing."
Yugi bit his hand. He cried out and slapped the boy. The puzzle glowed angrily.
"YUGIOH!" Yugi shouted.
"What the hell...?"
The next thing he knew, he was pinned to the wall.
"Listen you sick teme! If you dare touch or strike me again, I'll rip your throat out. Got it!?"
He nodded hastily.
"Good," and let him fall.
As he turned, the thug threw a pocket knife at Yami. It nicked his shoulder. Yami turned sharply.
"Tsk, tsk. Playing games aren't we?"
"This isn't a game! Dammit!"
"Then I'll make it one," and snapped his fingers.
Knives appeared beside the thug.
"Name?"
"Huh?"
Yami rolled his eyes.
"Do you understand? Your name?"
He puffed out his chest.
"I'm Rotoru Mataki. I'm a skilled knife thrower."
"Yes, yes, very nice," Yami said in a calm, bored tone.
"What about you?"
He smirked.
"You won't live to remember."
"I told you mine, teme! Now tell me yours!"
"Fine, if you insist on a name, Yami."
"I will win anything you give me."
"We'll see. The game is of throwing knives. You will choose how many knives to throw at me. If you stab my heart, you win. If you miss, you lose and you will be punished."
"Why should I even play?"
"The winner gets my millenium puzzle."
Rotoru glanced at the puzzle.
"Fine."
"How many knives will you throw?"
"I can get you with two," and picked up two.
The rest disappeared.
"I will stand still. Now the game begins."
Rotoru aimed and thre one. It went straight for his heart, but at the last minute, bounced off an invisible barriar and hit his shoulder. He winced as he pulled it out, but still smirked.
"That's one."
He threw the second. It touched his chest, then cut to the right. Blood seeped down his chest.
"That's two. You lose."
"Like the hell I care!" and lunged for him.
"I warned you. Mind Crush!"
He froze as his mind shattered and fell limp. He could feel Yugi shaking.
//Yami. You're hurt because of me. I'm sorry. It's all my fault//
/Hush, it's not/
He winced and grunted as he put a hand to his chest.
//Yami!//
/I'm fine. Just need to rest/
He faded and Yugi appeared. There was blood stains on his shoulder and chest, and to the side was the limp body of Rotoru. He shivered, and hurried to the hotel. People stared at the blood, but Yugi hurried on. He took his clothes off adn showered. Once he was dressed in his pajamas, he ordered room service.
"Hello? Yes, I'd like a salid and milk. Uh, huh......304. Okay, thank you," and hung up.
He turned the television on and flipped through, till he came to a duel monster channel.
"Seto Kaiba makes his move with the Blue Eyes White Dragon and wins the duel!"
A boy, who was tall, was presented a trophy. He had icy blue eyes and brown hair. As he looked straight ahead, it seemed his eyes were piercing into Yugi's. He shivered , and flipped the channel.
"Hello, boys and girls! I'm Barney!"
"Gah!," and clicked. "Evil dinasaur," he muttered.
He finally settled on a popular anime series. Dragon Ball Z. As it played, he shuffled his deck and took out his Dark Magician, Mystic Elf, Celtic Guardian, Reborn the Monster, Mirror Force, Great White, Winged Dragon, and Blast Juggler. He shuffled the eight elements and put four on top, then three under it, then one. He put his hand over them and concentrated. He flipped a card. Mirror force. Then did it again and flipped another. Great White. Then flipped Winged Dragon. Then Blast Juggler, Celtic Gurardian, Reborn the Monster, then Dark Magician. The last card he flipped was the Mystic Elf. "Light. I'm light," he murmured.
He shuffled again, and then got the Dark Magician last.
"Dark?"
He did this several times, and got an alternate of Light and Dark. (By the way, what Yugi's doing is called Chosen Element. You pick out the eight elements of a Yugioh card and set them up in the order that I named above. Hover your hand over the cards and let your heart lead you to your element. If you don't like it, do it again. The last card is your element. I'm either Dark, Magic, or Trap. Give it a try if you want. Back to the story. No stealing it, it's copy right.) Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Yugi, assuming it was room service, opened the door. Once he saw who it was, he yelped and slammed the door shut. There was a bang on the door and the knob jingled.
"Go away! Or I'll call security!" Yugi warned.
The door blasted open and the Yugi was thrown to the other side of the room.
"Ow."
"I told you I'd haunt you."
Yugi cowered.
"You were always a little coward," and started walking towards him.
Yugi stood, trying to seem brave.
"Always the hero. Huh, little brat?"
"What...what so you want?" he asked quietly.
"Revenge. Power. Death. Blood. Torment."
Yugi gulped.
"Let's get started with torment will we?" and a sword came to his hand.
"Ah!," and dodged a blow.
He slid past the mad man and threw a pillow at him. He slashed it in half, feathers flying everywhere. Yugi ran out the door and down the hall, the stranger right behind him. He slid into an elevator and frantically pushed the close button. He was getting closer and closer.
"Come on! Come on!" and pressed it even more frantically.
It finally closed, but th eblade was hacked in the side. Yugi gulped as he saw an inch of the blade inside the elevator. It was yanked out and he started down. He sighed in relief. Suddenly, the elevator stopped and the lights went out. Yugi groaned. As he waited, he started humming to himself.
"You got me headed in a new direction,
Got no reason to turn around,
Ain't no reason to turn around,
Ain't no looking back or second guessing,
It' time to find what love is really all about.
(chorus)
Go the distance,
Let our hearts lead us on,
All about th eway to forever tonight,
Can't resist it,
The feelings way to strong,
Go the distance this time.
(Song by Faith Hill. Don't ask why he's singing it)
The top trap door was kicked open and Yugi yelped as his enemy jumped from the top to the floor. Now Yugi was trapped.
"Now I got you right where I want you," and raised his sword, and brought it down.
Yugi curdled up tighter, waiting for the blow. Nothing. He opened one eye and saw the blade inches from him. He dared look up and saw he was frozen. Then fadded away. Yugi sat there, breathing fast. He felt afraid. The elevator started going down again and stopped when it reached it's destination. Yugi was shaking and eyes darted everywhere, in case he came back. The door opened and someone stepped in. Yugi coward and curdled up tighter, eyes squeezed shut.
'Please don't be him. Please don't be him'
"Hey, kid. You alright?"
Yugi shakily looked up.
"What's s'matter? You lost?"
Yugi's throat was dry and couldn't answer.
"Here, let me help," and swiftly scooped him up.
"What floor you on?"
"Thir....thirty," he said in a whisper. "Who...are you?"
"Call me Jou. Full names Katsuya Jounouchi."
Yugi tried moistening his throat.
"I'm Yugi Motoh. You can put me down."
"You sure?"
"Hai."
Jou set him down and both waited in silence.
"So, what got ya so creeped out?" he asked to break the silence.
"Someone was chasing me."
"Rotten perverts! I bet."
"No, this is much different. Much."
Jou looked at him, brushing his yellow bangs back. (His not Yugi's)
"So, what are you doing in Egypt?" Yugi asked.
"My sister wanted to see Eygpt before she goes blind. I wish I could help her, but we don't have enough to pay. She can be cured if mom and I can scrape together enough money for the operation, but....."
"What about your dad?"
"Pop? He loves Shizuka, but hates mom. He usually keeps to himself. Doesn't even talk to me, and I live with him."
"So they divorced?"
"Yeah," he sighed. "Shizuka lives with mom in another part of town. I visit them regeraly."
"I see."
"What about you, Yug? Why you here?"
"I came with my jijian. He's in the hospital because the palace caved in. He' s an arciologist (spell right?)"
"Oh. I'm sorry. So, what are you doing here all by yourself?"
"Huh?"
"I mean, aren't you at least nine or ten?"
"So? I can take care of myself."
"Why don't I stay with you till your grandpa is well"
Yugi smiled.
"Thank's, but I already have someone."
"Oh, then let me walk you to your room so nobody else bothers you."
"If you insist."
Once the elevator rang and doors opened, they started walking to his room.
"Which one?"
"304."
"This one?"
"Jou, that's 204."
"I knew that."
Yugi laughed as they reached his door.
"Well, thanks Jou."
"Welcome. If you need help, just come to my room in 284 on the other side of the floor."
"Okay. And Jou."
"Hm?"
"I'm not ten. I'm fourteen," and closed the door.
Once he locked it, he burst out laughing. Jou looked so funny. His eyes went wide and mouth dropped open. His laughter stopped aburtly, as he saw the mess. He groaned and started cleaning up the mess, and once he was done, room service came. He ate quickly, because he felt so tired and once he was done, he pushed the cart outside and flopped on his bed, immediatly falling asleep. (I know. Run on) ***************************************************************
Yugi found himself in a room filled with toys. He picked up a teddy bear and giggled. It was cute. He gave it a hug and it squeaked.
"Where am I?" he asked out loud.
Of course, no one answered and got off of the bed and handed for the door. He opened it, to find another door across from him. It had an eye carved on it and the walls were black and seemed like someone spray painted bright colors on it. He hesitated, then opened it. There he found another being. He was sitting crosslegged on the floor and seemed to be mediatating. Also murmuring in Egyption. Yugi felt himself being intrigued. The melody and deep voice mixing together into a sweet song. Once he finished, his eyes opened. Yugi flushed as he looked straight at him.
"I'm sorry. I'll leave," and turned to go.
"Wait."
Yugi stopped and looked at the spirit. He smiled warmly.
"Come if you please," and gestured to a spot beside him.
Yugi slowly walked to the spot and sat down, feeling a bit uncomforable.
"Yugi, right?"
"Hai."
"You seem tense. Ever tried meditating?"
Yugi shook his head.
"Want to try it?"
"Well....jijian does it, and he says it's relaxing."
"Here. Get into a comfortable position. Then clear your mind. Breathe deeply. Relax, and close your eyes."
Yugi crossed his legs and did so. the spirit chanted in Egyption agian. Yugi listened and soon sang is own.
"Little Lily floating upon the water,
As the river saunters,
Little Lily floating,
As the leaves go boating,
Little Lily falling, sinking,
As the stars start winking,
Little Lily coming up and flows,
As the river slows,
Little Lily bobs away,
Out inot the bay"
(The tune should be like a lullaby. Bad I know. (Flushes)
As he finished murmuring, he opened his eyes, flushing, as he saw Yami looking at him.
"Where did you learn that?" he asked with a smile.
"Uh.....my mom sang it to me when I was an infant. It just came to me. Dad and jijian sang me a different lullaby. He said jijian sang it to him when he was young and his father before him and so on. It's different. They put the young ones name in the first part and when a baby you say cry and when young sigh. Let me show you. This was when I was a baby.
'Rest now, my Yugi,
Be still love don't cry.
I will be here always,
Just never let go,
For I promise on my soul,
I will never let go."
Yami blinked. Yugi blushed even harder and looked away.
"It's silly, I know, but I like it. I miss them though. I probably seem like a sissy."
"No. Not at all."
"That's why I get picked on a lot."
Yami put a hand on his shoulder. Yugi suddenly gasped.
"I'm sorry! You got hurt because of me. That's why I stay by myself. Because what happened long ago."
He felt Yami pull him into his lap and hugged him.
"Tell me."
"I had a friend. He got seriously hurt because of me. We haven't talked to each other since."
"Yugi."
"I'm just afraid of losing someone. A friend. I'm being careful of jijian to. He almost died."
"So you risk yourself instead?"
"Yes. I....feel like I'm making up for what happened."
"Have you ever thought about those who love you?"
"I'm just afraid," he whispered.
"Many people are. But they still should try."
"Yami."
"Yes?"
"Have you ever....had someone to take care of you and be there for you?"
Yami went quiet. His memeories were all fuzzy and couldn't remember.
"I'm not sure. Maybe."
"Oh."
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Mijikai: Owwww. My poor wrists.
Mamoru: Maybe you should make your chapters shorter.
Mijika: No! I and many people love long chapters!
Mamoru: (Sigh)
Mijikai: Bad news. I have to finish writing chapter four and I won't beable to update till I finish. So I'll try and hurry. Kay?
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