Bleeding Eyes

Hallo just a few things

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Vanya; Hi everybody, chapter 5 of "One of a Kind" is coming out in a few days. Enjoy, with every chapter we get closer to the climax!

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BLURB; For thousands of years there has been a brittle peace through the Dragon Riders. But when the elves are left with no Rider to represent them the playing field is shifted and a strange bargain has to be made for the greater good…

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Chapter 13- The Greatest War Ever Fought

Szikari curled up across the large marble floor basking quietly in contentment.

Well until a curious little purple dragon catapulted herself onto his face. Claws grabbing his snout and little feet flailing as she tried to find somewhere to rest her back legs.

Szikari opened his yellow eyes with contempt.

Yugi and Atem were with the Elves feasting, the dwarfs teaching to Joey and the young male elves the fine art of binge drinking. So they couldn't help.

The red dragon narrowed his eyes at Ayien, hissing under his breath

Seeing this, the little dragon blinked and started swaying her tail from side to side happily, almost like a puppy.

Sighing, the red dragon used one clawed paw to remove her, putting her in front of him him.

Looking confused she sat down tilting her head to the side.

Snorting out a rush of smoke and air Szikari closed his eyes again as the little purple menace tumbled back.

He lay happily for the next few minuets until, yet again, Ayien slammed into his flank digging at his side.

"Play with me!"

"NO!" hissed Szikari "I'm a great warrior I don't Play!"

Ayien sat down making small sniffing noises.

Szikari turned to the purple dragon fledgling, as those little eyes pulled an expression he didn't even think was possible with their facial features…

Yes you guessed it…

The dreaded Pout!

Szikari cringed, exhaling loudly

"Pwease?" begged the little dragon

"FINE!" hissed the red beast in defeat as she jumped over him happily.

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Bakura sighed leaning into a seat next to the dwarf male Marik. The other had proved to be exceptional company.

He could fight and drink like a man, making him as good as a friend in Bakura's books.

Give him a few more Elvish ales and he'd declare Marik his brother as Bakura often did with complete strangers when drunk.

Seth had already left and Atem was dancing with his mate swooning over the moody elf like a love struck human.

Bakura scoffed lazily taking another sip and watching as Marik sharpened his sword.

"Excuse me?"

Bakura looked over blinking to focus his vision. It was an elf, a pretty one at that…

Doe eyes, long white hair and a nice ass.

Yeah Bakura's night was complete…

"How may I help you Mon Pettit?" asked Bakura soundly much more sober than he actually was

"Would you like to dance?" asked the elf quietly

Okay maybe Bakura was actually far less sober than he thought he was…

"Can you repeat that?"

"May I have a dance" answered the elf

"Sure!" called Bakura jumping up readily "My name is Bakura"

"Mine is Ryou" introduced the elf shyly.

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Yugi dragged himself out of his waking-sleep in the morning clutching his throbbing head. He'd been up for far too long.

Atem yawed next to him the almost animal like sound echoing through the room. Rolling over he pulled Yugi back down to give him a brief but loving snuggle and a kiss on the forehead

"Morning love,"

"Morning Atem" replied the elf, before getting up and pulling himself out of bed, bare feet against the cold floor

Picking up an excited Ayien, Yugi went to bathe preparing for the day ahead.

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By the time everyone assembled in the Elves council room it was late morn.

Atem looked around with satisfaction this was where he had first seen Yugi not so long ago.

"Alright let's get down to business" stated Yugi bluntly "What are we dealing with?"

"The human population had a political uprising. The Parliament and the nations Rider sought to stop the coronation of the next heir in the royal blood line" Explained Ryou

"Why? The people love the king" muttered Joey looking confused

"Apparently the heir was going to impose a huge reform on the dignitaries and the Rider, for years those greedy bastards have been filling their pockets and now they're about to have all their wealth taking away from them"

"So we're dealing with a feud between royalists and corrupt lords?" confirmed Malik raising an eyebrow

"Humans are such uncivilized creatures" hissed Seth

"Why do they want to fight the elves?" asked Atem receiving several nods in agreement from the others

"Control over our resources and a fortress like Umekomi would give them a huge advantage in the battle, they think that after the death of our previous rider we will be easy to defeat, any suggestions?" continued Ryou

"We get in contact with the royalists, with their resources and our own we will have a strong lead in the war" explained Yugi

"You also have the support of the demons, our armies are ready to deploy at any moment" Atem confirmed

"The dwarves are at your aid too!" Marik hollered in addition

"Are you sure?" asked Yugi looking skeptical

"We can convince the king easily, our kind love a good brawl and he quiet took to you" replied Malik totting a finger at Joey

"With our three armies and the royalists this could be the greatest war we've seen in a long time" muttered Bakura musing distantly

Atem could already see the battle dancing behind Bakura's eyes. He was ready to fight, tense and restless for the heat of battle.

"Who is the human crown to rest on?" asked Atem trying to break the silence

"A young woman called Lady Mai Harpari (1)" answered Ryou leaning back in his throne

"Hmm," breathed Yugi in deep thought "Joey and I will go to the Human capital, Malik go talk to your king, Atem help Ryou prepare for the battle" (2)

"Are you sure about this Yugi?" asked Ryou sounding more confident than Yugi knew he truly was.

"With four dragons how can we lose?"

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Joey loaded his saddle onto Midoru hastily, another great adventure was unfolding and he could hardly control himself.

All the amazing things he'd seen and would soon witness- a war pitting three great armies, two ancient races older than the dwarves or humans and four fighting dragons all warriors under the same banner…

Such a thing had never been thought possible, and all because of one little elf and his unexplainable ability to make companions and woo demon princes!

Joey laughed quietly as he grabbed his bright sword and patted Midoru lovingly

"Human!"

The boy turned to face the blue eyed demon from the other day, in the palace.

"Yes?" asked Joey curiously

"You're the weakest of us all, but…Here take this you'll need it!" hissed the Demon tossing a bundle at the blonde roughly, clearly uncomfortable

The human pulled out three glass balls from the lose packaging

"Etherian orbs, made by our wizards. They cause large explosions when thrown, use them well"

Joey smiled at the other in his dope-ish way

"Thank you!"

The demon just snorted turning to leave

"It's Seth by the way," he muttered bluntly, his back to the Rider

Joey just winked at Midoru watching Seth retreat up the mossy stairs of the garden.

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"My lady you need to rest, you've barely slept or eaten in days…"

"NO!" hissed Mai standing tall and straightening her gown, "I can not rest until we have some way of protecting ourselves against the Dragon Lord!"

The maid sighed knowing better than to argue

"To think…" whispered Mai "That our own sworn protector of three decades would turn against his king and country"

"Such a low deed"

"He will be repaid" snapped Mai grabbing her sword "That heathen devil will pay for slaughtering my farther and trying to take my throne!"

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(1) Mai's last name comes from the word "Harpy/Harpie" the name of her favorite card. I figured it was fitting.

(2) Okay Yugi is giving orders. You see even though Ryou is the prince in the society Riders are considered equal to royalty in social standing.

So Yugi has just as much power in decisions as Ryou does especially in battles because Ryou isn't a fighter he's a diplomat.

This is the reason nations like the demons make their Rider and Monarch the same person it means no confusion of authority. No one is equal to Atem in his empire because he is Rider and Ruler

Also if the heir to the throne dies then the nations Rider is next in line. You'll here more on that later.

Vanya; it's heating up people! Big battle scenes are coming soon!

Deyja; (Grabs popcorn) conflict! Blood! Romance and leather-clad men! Sign me up baby!

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