Disclaimer: I don't own Yu gi oh or any concepts or names that you recognize. Although I do own some of my own ideas and OCs. Pairings will come later!
WARNING THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ABUSE LATER ON! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
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Characters (and explanations) introduced in this chapter-
Yugi – young village boy adopted grandson of Shimon; Jounouchi's best friend
Shimon – Yugi's adopted grandfather; former advisor of the Pharaoh
Jounouchi (aka Jou) – Kasiya's son; Shizuka's older brother; Yugi's best friend
Previously:
"I thought you had been killed to. Everyone else seems to be dead." "I'm sorry. I couldn't save them. I don't think I'll even survive." "What are you doing? You know the orders. Master Dartz will not be pleased." "Get away from me!" she yelled at him, "You were a part of this. Of everything!" He had to get them out of there. And although they weren't willing to go anywhere with him, he had one way to do it. He ran after Mariah and grabbed her wrist. Dartz looked at Malik and the unconscious children, grinning evilly as he thought to himself, Very useful indeed
Ch 3: Everyone Has Lost Someone Close To Them
4 years later
Yugi sighed and pulled away from the window. He looked at his grandfather, "Do I really have to do this? It's not fair. Jounouchi doesn't have to do this." He looked down at his studies.
Shimon sighed at his thirteen year old grandson, "Yugi, you know that's only because his father-"
"I know," Yugi cut him off, "I know. It must be cool having a dad whose in the army." (A/N: lol I can tell you from personal experience: so it's not..anyways back to the fic/) He sighed, "I wish my parents had had an awesome job like that. But no, I'm gonna grow up and be just like them and run this rug shop."
Shimon sighed, "Yugi, your parents were both amazing people and everyone loved them. (If you only knew how true that was.)
Yugi sighed, "I know but I wanna know more about them! Why did they look like? Did I have any brothers or sisters? What about the rest of my family? Do I have anyone except you left?"
Shimon sighed, "I can tell you this. Your parents did many good things for the world although no one knew it was them. I told you, you had a sister, but she as well as the rest of your…our family died. And you look a lot like your father." He smiled at the young boy, "Why don't you go out and play for a while? I think you and I could both use a break from studies."
Yugi smiled at him, "Thanks grandpa. You're the best!" he hugged him and ran outside.
Shimon sighed, "I just wish I could tell you the truth and that your family is waiting with open arms. I'd give almost anything to say that."
Yugi had started walking to town when someone grabbed him. He laughed, "Hey, Jou."
His older friend Jounouchi laughed back, "Hey, Yugi. What are you doin out here? I thought you had studies to finish?"
Yugi smiled and then looked down, "He let me go. I think it was because I was asking about my family again.
Jou sighed, "Aw, you know he's not mad. He's affected to. It's hard to lose someone close to you. I would know." He added quietly.
Yugi looked at his friend sadly, "I'm sorry about your dad, Jou."
Jou sighed, "I'm over it now. It's just everyone else I gotta stay strong for. And it's something I'd rather not remember. Sometimes I'd give anything to be you. I mean it's bad enough I lost my dad, but at least then I wouldn't have even really known him. Or anyone else either."
Yugi laid his hand on his friend's arm. Jou had lost more than his dad that day. Everyone in the palace had been killed, or so they had been told. It was bad enough that he had overheard a messenger telling his mom about his dad. But when everyone got to the palace to find out what was going on, they were told that everyone had been killed.
One of the perks of Jou's dad was that his job as captain allowed him to bring his son and sometimes daughter with him. While he training, Jou and Shizuka would be off with their friends. The Pharaoh and the Queen allowed it him to. But all of them had been killed as well.
Jou looked at Yugi, "Sorry, I didn't mean that, I just…"
Yugi tried to smile, "It's okay. I know what you mean."
Jou looked down at the ground, "If only everything was all a lie. That this was all some dream and we'd wake up and everyone would be alive. I'd be happy. And you'd finally get to see your parents and really find out about them."
Yugi nodded, "Yeah, if only."
A loud crash rang out and caught everyone's attention. Everyone briefly looked at the cause and saw trays, plates, and cups scattered on the ground. Next to the stand they had been sitting on stood a young blonde woman with anger and determination in her eyes.
"Oh, no." said the black-haired woman who was frozen in place watching. She had seen what the younger girl was about to do and had tried to stop her. "You didn't" she whispered in horror.
It also caught the attention of four men at the end of the hall. The blonde one leaned back on the wall, "It's always the same. Never changes. Here we go again."
The older one smirked to himself, "Predictable." The youngest in the group just stared sympathetically at the two woman, knowing what was coming next.
The last one, however, got up and walked straight over to her. He stared at the blonde female dangerously. She glared back, daring him. He smiled evilly and with inhuman speed grabbed her arm harshly. She tried not to wince in pain.
He glared and then laughed as he looked at her, "You never learn do you? You're supposed to do one small thing and you won't even do that! You're lucky I didn't make you a slave."
The youngest one in the sighed, "Better do what he says. You know what happens."
She turned and glared at the one who had spoken. He laughed and dropped her, walking off, "Why don't you ever listen to your friend. After all he's the only reason you're all still alive!"
As he walked off, she glared at him and looked at the last cup sitting on the table.
The other woman saw her, "Mariah, no!" she whispered and she and the man next to her ran to stop the blonde. But it was too late.
Devlin spun on his heels, "MAI!" he yelled storming over to her. He knocked her down in rage. She turned and glared at the youngest one, "He's not my friend. And you're," she turned up and glared at him, "not our Pharaoh!" His eyes widened in rage. He roughly yanked her up. This time she whimpered. Instantly two others were on either side of her.
"Devlin, please," the older female begged, "She didn't mean it."
The male next her gave Devlin a threatening glare. Devlin growled, "Fine. Isis, Seto, you'd better keep her in control." He turned and walked away.
Isis tried to cradle the blonde female, "Mai, don't. Please not this time."
Mai narrowed her eyes at the 'Pharaoh'. "All you've done is destroy everything."
Devlin yanked her out of Isis's arms. Isis shrieked and Seto growled running over to them.
A symbol appeared on Dartz's head and also on Mai's as he knocked her out.
And suddenly the youngest member was standing in front of him, "Devlin, Not this time. Please, they've all had enough." The Pharaoh glared at him, "I don't see why you bother with them. It's obvious they hate you, Malik. After all, you're one of us."
Malik nodded, "Yeah but they're pretty much my family." Devlin growled and threw Mai in his arms. Then he, Dartz, and Rafert walked out.
Seto and Isis ran over to him. Malik looked at them, "Set, Sis…"
Set growled, "Just shut up." He gently pulled Mai out of his arms and handed her to Isis who walked out with her. Once the females were gone, he glared at the younger boy, "Why don't you just give up? You're a traitor and this is all your fault. So stop trying to play the hero. We all hate you more than you can imagine. And that will never change." He stormed out.
Malik sighed as he walked out, "Now, you're my only family. And that will never change.
A/N: Well whaddya think? Hate it? Like it? Need to know more?
Next time: Find out what secret Shizuka is keeping from her brother. And what happens when two servants try to help out a friend? Will they succeed or fail? More characters introduced.
Sneak Peeks:
"What kind of Pharaoh could do this to his own people?"
"I wish I could tell my brother."
"I need to be alone."
"It was an accident! I swear!"
"I have something important to tell you."
