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Author's Notes: Hey everyone, just wanted to get some things said before
starting the next chapter. First off, I want to thank all positive and crittical
reveiws, 'cause I really do want to do my best here.
Also, I know my spelling errors are really, really, bad, but mind you, I have no
one to turn to when I try checking over this stuff a good deal of the time.
Plus, no spell check, and I do it most of my work when half asleep.
To those that have offered to beta, I do appreciate it, but given my
somewhat erradic nature, patience is something I've gone without for years,
litterally. So I must say that, unless you canedit quick or have nothing better
to do, I'll only be giving out sneak peeks and asking for advice and opinions.
Wait... isn't that the same thing? lol Now for some personal thanks:
To Senshi of Vails: Whether you think I'm telling the truth or not, I'm really
starting to cry here. It means so much that you've read my stroy and benn
such an admerable Author. I know, I may seem to make things seem much
more than they are, but as far as authoring goes, you are a hero of mine. To
have the time to write with such great attention to the heart of the story is
rare, and it really is an honor toread your work. Also, I really have to thank
you for your ideas, and can honestly say the next few chapters are deticated
to you and your's. Some of your suggestions are gunna make up quite a bit of
them. Plus, I may write fics. on unrelated topics too. Thanks again, I hope to
here more from you soon.
To silentprayers: Thanks for the compliment. But, I'm really an ameture at
writing out duels. My insperation has always been WolfGeneral and his
Deamon Duelist sagas, which have also branched off and each has such
memorable cards, characters, and duels, that I can only say,made shure I'd
never look at dueling the same. Hell, read his works if you don't believe me.
But start from the begining, there is alot to cover, though it's worth all the
time you read it. I may also feature a card or three, from what I can tell, that
were used by him and a few others. I just hope he forgives me for not asking
permission. Frankly, I'm chicken shit about even reviewing him. I'M NOT
WORTHY!
To Shinigami-Heero: I really can only say the Yugi/Yami thing has been
done to death in these kinds of fics. And really, what I'm trying to do here is
to show things can happen to change life and mix up perspectives 'till your
eyes are popping out of your head. In the end, this fic is my hope that the
common place stuff be reguarded as only one way stuff can happen, not the
only way. And to be honest, the whole Anzu bashing thing is funny only the
first few times, so just give it a rest and change her persona to what you think
it should be, DAM IT! Sorry, long standing grudge there.
To Griffin D. Sage: As I said before, I'm a rank amature compaired to the
best, though this chapter should be a bit of a story builder if I've done it right.
I do thank you for the vote of confidense, lord knows I need good reviews to
even think of continuing to write.
To anyone else that has read my fic in the past, thank you for giving this one
even a look through. I hope I can give a story worth the effort I put in it. P.S.
I am trying, but for the love of god give me the corrections so I can redo the
chapters with the errors!
Light of the Lost
Chapter 9
Bearers Revealed
We now look to the skyline of Domino City. At nearly 11:00 in the evening,
you'd think there would be little to look at save the dark outline of the
skyscrapers. Yet, if one looked closely, you might see the figure of what looked
like a person on a roof of one of the tallest buildins in the area, second only to the
Kiaba Corp. tower.
(YES! I FINALLY SPELLED KIABA'S NAME RIGHT! Do the happy dance!
Ahem..Ok, moving on.)
This figure would seem, at best, a figment of your imagination, something you'd
dismiss unless you took a second look. Then, you'd notice a slight flapping in the
air, though there isn't a whisp of wind. And, looking up at the figure, you'd feel as
though a gaze of ice went staight through your soul. Soon after though, as soon as
the cold left you, you'd look back up. Only ot see the phantome had disappeard as
your back was turned. Yet, that is all this person is, a phantome. At least, he was
untill a little over a day ago.
We now see the large form of the WInged Dragon of RA in front of a person in
a black coat muck like Kiaba's. His or her head is down as the booming voice
of the god spoke. "You have been given this task, mortal, because only you can
alone understand the path this world has started down. As such, the power of
your soul deck shall be as the Pharoah's and split in two. One side shall be
seen in light, while the other shall only be a whisper in the dark. Beware, for
because of your abilities and this gift, you shall be among the most powerful
of the Pharoah's guard. Do you accept this?The form rises from the floor,
yet, the face cannot be seen. It seems darkness continues to sheild his features,
even his eyes. The black clad one states the answer with a voice no more than a
strong whisper. " I accept," the figure replies, as shadows envelope it's form,
and is seen no more. RA, however, sighs and thinks aloud, " The Darkness
Realm will be more agressive than last time. You may be our only hope, dark
one." With that, the great god bows his head, as the thoughts of his cards' new
bearer weighed heavily on his mind.
The figure, seemingly one with the shadows, vanishes from the roof top. Where
this cloaked duelist goes, only time will tell. As for who this phantome is...now
that, would be telling.
Now, we come to a place rarely visited in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world. A place those
who know of the Dartz saga call, The Realm Of Beasts. It is here we find two
particular magicians we should all be familiar with. I am refering to Dark
Magician and Dark Magician Girl, of course. But for those that know their former
human incarnations; Mahado, the priest that bore the Millenium Ring in ancient
times, and Mana, Atems childhood playmate and apprentice to Mahado. If you
don't know their story, here is a brief sum-up. Mahado became the Dark Magician
when, in his struggle to defeat Thief Bakura's monster Diabound, he fused his
soul with his spirit monster, which made him like the creatures of the realm. This,
with his vast mystical knowlage, allowed him a place in that world, even though
he was origionaly human. Mana, however, brought forth her power to defend her
friend Atem. Like Mahado, she too fell, yet how she too became one with her
spirit monster is something there is little known about. All that is certain is that
she was a sort of ambsadore to the pharoah when the Legendary Dragons had to
be awakend in the first place.
Anyway, we now see these two people, standing in the Castle that once housed the
Dragons of Atlantis. Mana, who cries for what her old friend has become, is
comforted by Mahado. Though, he too, feels much remores and betrayal at Atem's
actions. 'My Pharoah,' Mahado thought as he held his dear pupil, 'what has caused
you to be this way. I swore my soul was your eternal servant, but, could you have
been false from the start?' Mana, however, thinks in a different way, 'No! How
could Yugi be abandoned like that? Has he not earned his friend's respect? Has he
not risked his very soul time and again? And, what is his reward? Betrayal,
neglect, and burdens to add upon his already heavy heart.' Mana's sobs begin to
steady, as dose her resolve. "Master," Mana says in a small voice to Mahado.
"What is it Mana," Mahadoasks in a soft tone. "I cannot continue to serve Atem
any longer!" she shouts, rising up in anger while Mahado seems bewildered. "Why
do you say such things?" Mahado askes in shock, "He is our Pharoah, we swore
an oath..." "NO Mahado!" Mana yells at her old mentor, "That person is not
Pharoah, at least not the true one. Have you forgoten so easily what happened
when he played that cursed Seal?" Needless to say, Mahado had not forgoten, yet
he pressed on. "I thought we put that behind us," he said not loosing his calm
tone. "He was not himself, so he really did nothing of his own accord." Mana
shook in anger as she looked into the eyes of one of the few people she had
counted as a loved one in her life. "OPEN YOUR EYES! Yes I tried to forgive,
yet you've seen him like this before. Without Yugi as his little voice to keep him
from screwing up, he is as bad as a spioled brat Bakura accused him of being!"
Now, that comment hit home. In all his years, Mahado never forgot the day he lost
his mortal life. Bakura would always be a sore spot for him. Yet, this was a truth
he could not escape. Mahado admitted that, without the new young Pharoah,
Atem would have been doing far more rash things than he did 'till their separation.
What he could not understand was why Mana, who was Atem's friend for so long,
would now denounce him so readily. "Why?" was all the spellcaster could say at
this piont. Mana, tears spilling from her face again, told him piont blank, "Would
the Atem we knew hurt someone as pure as Yugi? Tell me Mahado, can you not
see that this modern boy was all that we once knew and loved of Atem given
flesh? Even now, with those friends and family he has left, his heart is broken.
And he will be unable to handle the trials to come, without our help." Mahado,
for all his loyalty, all his wisdome and knowlage, saw no counterpiont to this.
Now he too admitted that, no matter what he wanted to believe, Atem had crossed
the line. All he could do, was let the truth sink in, as Mana's sobs continued to
echo through the halls of the great castle.
Suddenly, a purple fog surrounds the two, and the form of Obelisk the Tormentor,
rises into the castle. Naturally, both mages bow to the very powerful being that
has arrived. "Rise, mages Mahado and Mana of Earth," the great being said to
them. "Do you truly seek to help the true pharoah, now in his time of dire
need?" Mana was quick to answer the divine being, "Yes, great one. I wish to aid
Yugi, and to help him bear the burden he carries on his shoulders, and in his
heart," she added softly, yet the god had hearing that would put most creatures to
shame. "And you mage, you swore to serve the false one Atem for eternity, such
a vow cannot be broken easily," the blue god continued looking at Mahado.
While said mage looked back, he spoke words that were laden with sorrow, "I
know the consiquenses of my vow, yet Mana is under no such restriction. I ask
she return to the mortal Realm at the boy pharoah's side, to aid him as I cannot."
Mana could hardly believe her ears, Mahado would have her return? Yet that was
not possible, right? "Well sorceress, will you do this? Will you forsake your
power, to fight along side the Pharoah, and help bear the wieght of the
world?" the giant asked. Mana knew her answer, as did both others present, "Yes,
mighty lord. I will do whatever it takes to help him." This, for those who can
see it, made the great god smile, though whether you'd piss your pants seeing this
isentirely up for you to decide. "Very well. I shall grant this to you on one
condition," the patron of earth stated. Mana was ready for any request, anything to
help Yugi. "When you go to earth, you shall bear my card in that world. As my
avitar, you along with the others the boy holds dear may summon my power to
defend him and defaet the new enemy." Mana, while understandably shocked at
the request, heard Mahado ask, "Who is this new enemy the boy pharoah must
face?"
Obelisk mearly stared at him saying, "This foe is more ancient thatn Atlantis,
older than the nations of men. Back in the days that beings, more fantastic
and terrible than what we know now, roamed the earth. This enemy is from
the time when the Darkness Realm, the true realm of shadows, was open, and
all maner of being crossed i and out of the worlds at will. At the time, my
bretherin and I were but children compared to their power, and to this day
could never hope to match them. Yet, the power and fate of the true pharoah
intertwines with the power that can save us from this terrible menace. Sadly,
though, many lives will be lost before this battle may see a true end."
The two mages simply nodded their understanding as Obelisk guestured to Mana.
"Come child," he said pionting to the fog's center. "You must pass through the
gate to the realm of mortals. Upon arival, you shall have essentials and a
remnent of your power, so as to assure the boy pharoah you are indeed who
you claim to be." Mana nodded and strode forward to the gate, knowing this was
the last time she would see what was home for over 3 millenia. Mana suddenly
shot at Mahado, giving him the mother of all bear hugs. "I'll miss you master," she
said quietly, tears thretening once again to overtake her. Mahado simply gave her
an encoraging smile and said, "Worry not Mana, your place is with the new
pharoah. Live your life without regrets, " he leaned close and whispered, "for the
both of us." mana turned back to the portal waving farewell to he long time
teacher and friend. As the portal closed, the god of earth also vanished, leaving
Mahado alone to whatch over the realm to which he was bound.
End Chapter
Author's notes: I hope this is a decent chapter, seeing as I tried to show some emotion here.
Let me know if I goofed or not, cause I really need the help.
I'll update as soon as I can.
Later Days!