Zypher: Hello once again, I have a fic for ya all so please review and don't sue cause I don't own Yu-gi-oh. (that rhymed)

Prologue: A long time ago, there were four villages that surrounded a huge clearing where four vampiric demons came for their offering. Some of the villagers say that they were very ferocious but they never saw them for themselves. But will four village teens help show the villagers that they're not as bloodthirsty as they seem.

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Love on a Lunar Night

Chapter 1

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In the village to the east, a girl was being led by her grandfather to the symbol of the Eastern demons. "But I don't want to go, jii-chan. You know what they villagers say about the demons of the east." The small girl pleaded with her grandfather but he only shook his head. "I know, Rebecca, but in order to keep the village safe, we have to give up an offering and you were the one who was chosen." Arthur, Rebecca's grandfather murmured quietly.

Rebecca knew there was no other choice so once they reached the clearing, with tears in her eyes; she walked over to the black dragon's symbol of the Eastern demons. Arthur gave her one last hug before he headed back to the village, not wanting to see the death of his only grand-daughter.

The Eastern demons landed behind her and walked to her. She turned to look up to them, shivering and whimpered softly. The hybrid looked to her silently before speaking. "Don't worry, we will not hurt you." He whispered. Rebecca looked up into the deadly yet caring eyes of the demon and smiled softly.

"Thank you. Will you spare the village tonight?"

"But of course. There is no reason for us to take you as the lunar's offering." The demon dragon spoke and Rebecca smiled. "Thank you very much. My grandfather will be happy to know that you will spare the village and not harm me." she said and ran off. She felt a gust of wind behind her and turned to see that they were gone and the dragon's eye glowed silver as a way to show that the demons will not harm the village.

There was a legend next to the demon that said that their symbols' eye will glow a certain color that will last until the next night. Each color represents a demons' satisfaction with their offering.

Silver shows that they were unsatisfied with their offering but will spare the village and sent the child back.

Crimson if they took the offering but didn't like it.

Blue if they weren't to come for the night.

Grey if there was a problem.

And they worst to see which rarely happens around their village is the cruel, cruel Obsidian, the color of death. They say if the symbol's eye gleaned with obsidian light then the demons will destroy a part of the village to show that they wanted something better as an offering, even if meant bringing more people to sacrifice.

But there was one simple and pure that would save the village from the demons' wrath forever and that is White, the color of innocence and purity. If the symbol's eye were to glow white, they were completely satisfied with their offering and would never attack the village again and the symbol were to disappear at morning's first light. The villages try their best to complete this myth but they haven't succeeded yet.

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The next morning in the Northern village, a golden haired boy and his young sibling were heading to the Western village to go see if their friends were ready to head over to the Eastern village to see Yugi since they rarely got to see each other for fear on encountering any demons along the path since their dens were unknown by the people. And for obvious reason the villagers spoke in hatred. 'Remember to be back by dusk, Jounouchi. Tonight, the Blue and Red Dragons Symbol will be in the Lunar's light and I don't want you two caught by the ancient demons of the North.' Came their mother's warning and they started walking a bit faster so they can make it to the next village on time.

'We better hurry so at least we can be home before dark.' Jou thought, knowing that their mom, as well as their sister, Shizuka would worry about their safety if they were to be seen. He closed his eyes, remembering his father's death years ago, when they were young.

-Flashback-

Jou, Kaiser and their father, Katsuru, were walking through the Lunar clearing, hoping to get back to Agido before the Black Canine symbol of the Western village, Daisure glows and the malicious Lupine demons show themselves. Kaiser heard a howl nearby and he looked over to the Moonlight Sakura Fields. He saw a shadow and walked closer to Katsuru. "Dad, I heard a howl. Would the Lupine demons attack us?" Kaiser asked in fright.

Katsuru looked down to him before picking him up. "Don't worry, if they come out to attack us then I will protect you and Jounouchi from them." Kaiser smiled and cuddled up against his father's chest. But the peace was short lived as a dark shadow landed in front of them, deadly mahogany eyes staring down at them.

"Now what do we have here~? A father and his two sons. How delicious~ Wouldn't you agree, Crimson?" The demon jeered and another shadow landed behind them, cutting off all escape route unless they wanted to risk going through the Moonlight Sakura Field which was dangerous in its own right despite looking so peaceful.

Myth of the demons say that they place the field there to confuse their offerings or anyone who would dare cross between villages during the night off the beaten path. It looked peaceful and safe to humans but once they enter, they would never come back out for it was a trap designed so demons could get them easier.

"I believe you are right, Bakura. They would make a perfect meal." The demon known as Crimson said, eyes the same color as his name, glowing with a burning need to feed on them. Jou and Kaiser were terrified but Katsuru was determined to protect them as he placed Kaiser down beside Jou.

"Jounouchi, Kaiser. I want you two to run around the demon in front of you and head home, do not look back." Katsuru whispered to them. "Saying your final words to your children, how wise." Bakura hissed darkly as he continued to watch, making sure they weren't planning any method of escaping unless it's to the Moonlight Sakura Field.

Jou looked up to him. "But why. Kaa-san and sis would miss you if you don't come back with us. And so will we." Jou whimpered, tears in his eyes and he picked up Kaiser. Katsuru smiled softly and gave them one last hug. "I know but this is the only way to keep you both safe from harm." Katsuru whispered and both Bakura and Crimson were getting irritated.

"Enough! It's time for dinner!" Bakura snarled as he lunged for them. Katsuru pushed them out of the way as Bakura trapped him under his huge paws and growled. "Run, Jounouchi! Kaiser! Get home now!" Katsuru shouted but they refused to go and faced with the horror of their father's death.

Blood splattered the moonlit grass as Bakura ripped into his meal, flesh torn and organs grabbed from the body of their father. Soon Jou was too disgusted to watch and ran across the trodden path that led to their village. At that moment, he forgotten about the other demon and in a harsh gust of wind, he showed up in front of them. "Going somewhere, little one~" Crimson cooed, grinning darkly, showing off such deadly pearly whites just ready to tear into their small bodies.

Jou fell back, looking up to the demon, completely terrified. With their father gone, he didn't know what to do. "Hmm, now which I should devour first? You or your little pet?" Crimson said, making it look like it was such a hard decision to choose from. After Bakura picked cleaned all the flesh from Katsuru's body, he walked over, not completely satisfied.

"Why not the small boy? I'll take his little pet as an after dinner snack." Bakura said, picking up the small child from Jou's arms. "Ahh! Help me, Jou!" Kaiser screamed, trying to free himself but it was fruitless because he was so small compared to the demon holding him. "No! Kaiser!" Jou cried and ran at the other demon, hoping to free him but was caught by Crimson.

"Now, now. No need to play hero." Bakura licked his jaws as he was ready to devour the small boy but he was hit with a hot blast of lightning and he dropped Kaiser. "Who dares hit me while I'm in the middle of feeding?!" he demanded, looking around. Crimson did so as well.

"We would." A voice sneered and two figures landed in front of them. "Drop the boy, Crimson." The blue dragon said coldly. "Why should I? He's my meal and I'm not letting him go." The other growled and shot a blast of his own, crackling with red energy, at him. He failed to dodge in time and was knocked down, dropping Jou.

Jou ran over to Kaiser and picked him up. "Are you alright, Kaiser?" Jou whispered and he nodded. "I'm fine but who helped us?" Kaiser asked and Jou looked up to see it was two more demons. One was a majestic blue dragon, wings shining like sapphires in the moonlight, the other stand beside him a brilliant red with wings of stained ocher and ruby.

Bakura glared at the other two demons. "Crimson, hold him off! I'll get the brats!" he growled and Crimson nodded as Bakura dashed for Jou and Kaiser. "Oh no!" Jou gasped and started to run but was caught again as Bakura laughed mockingly. The blue dragon hybrid growled and shot another blast at Bakura but he unfurled magnificent ash colored wings and glided up in the air to dodge the blast while Crimson made his move to attack.

The blue dragon fell but the other was still standing and he unfurled his wings and went after Bakura. He dodged his charge but wasn't expecting the lightning blast to be shot at his back, causing him to lose Jou and Kaiser again. "Oh no." The red dragon gasped and flew for them.

"Get them, Crimson!" Bakura snarled from his place on the ground and he backed away from the hybrid and ran for the two dropping kids. Jou held onto Kaiser tightly, hoping they wouldn't die at the mercy of hitting the ground or from the two Lupine demons. The blue dragon opened his own wings and with speed that Crimson didn't expect, caught Jou and Kaiser before they could hit the ground.

He landed and held them in the palm of his claw. "Give them back, Seto!" Bakura snarled as he charged for him but he yelped as he was slung back with the red dragon's tail as he landed. Crimson went after Seto while Ruby was occupied but was slashed in the face by Seto's other claw.

He growled and jumped over to Bakura's side. Bakura growled as well. "You will pay for this, Seto and Ruby. Once you let your guard down, those kids will be our next meal. But for now, we'll let you go." He hissed as he looked at the two staring from between dagger sharp nails. "We will get you one day, we will always remember you. When Seto and Ruby don't show their faces, you will become just like your father." He muttered as a warning as they disappeared in a gust of wind.

Jou started to cry and Seto opened his hand to look down at the small boy. "It's alright, you're safe now with us. We will not hurt you like those two did." he murmured quietly as he brought the tip of his sharp claw to wipe away his tears. "Thank you for helping us but should demons help the villagers?" Jou asked as he looking up into the caring blue eyes of the demon.

"No but you two were too innocent and young to lose your lives to them." Jou nodded. "Thank you so much for helping us, but I wish you two have come earlier to help save our father." He murmured and he looked down sadly. Kaiser frowned and was picked up by Ruby gently and he looked up to the demon.

Ruby nuzzled the small boy and he nuzzled back, glad that the demon was offering him comfort. Seto looked down to Jou and felt his heart split as he watched the fatherless boy cry and rubbed the small boy's back. He smiled, looking up to the demon and he smiled back.

Soon they fell asleep and the next morning they found out they were back in their own home and a scale was tied around their necks along with a note on Jou's bed. It said that they will always be there for them and if they ever needed them, just wish it on the scale. Jou smiled, glad the demons would care for them and hope that one day, they could repay them back.

-End Flashback-

Jou placed a hand on the sapphire scale, remembering that day and the caring demons that helped them. 'Maybe we should be tonight's offering. If the demons are the same as they were before, we could become more than acquaintances.' Jou thought as they reached the village. Ryou and Diamond waited for them by the fountain and got up when they got there.

"Took you two long enough. Come on and let's get Malik and Topaz so we can get to Yugi's before it gets dark." Diamond said and they nodded as they left out the entrance that led to the next town.

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Zypher: Well, that it for this chapter. See you people again later.

Yugi: And don't forget to review, please. -gives puppy dog eyes to the readers-