Chapter 2
Lindsey POV
"What the hell is this…?"
Seto didn't look up from his computer. "What's what?"
"This." Lindsey pointed up and down to her new pink and blue school uniform. "I look like a more pathetic version of shining friendship!"
"Humph." Seto smirked.
"What's this? A smile? Someone must be in a good mood this morning." Lindsey teased.
"No. Quite the opposite. It's just slightly amusing to see you struggle."
"Bite me rich boy."
Seto closed his laptop. "We better get going. School starts in half an hour." He got up and walked out of the room.
"Great." Lindsey said not so enthusiastically.
First day at school. Should be fun. Right?
Lindsey arrived at Domino High School about ten minutes before the first bell. Due to the fact that they pulled up in Seto's limo she had already turned more than a few heads.
Great. I've been here two minutes and I'm already the center of attention. But that was to be expected. Right? I mean I am a top ranked duelist after all…
Except the students at Domino High could care less about Lindsey Walsh. Except for a few people here and there, no one even acknowledged her presence. The new rage at Domino was the new champion, Yugi.
No one is acknowledging Seto either. Is that because he lost his number one spot, or because he's an asshole? This school is weird…
Seto pulled her out of her train of thought. "You need to go to the office and get your class schedule. Lets go."
"Okay."
"What's your homeroom?"
Lindsey looked down at her schedule. "Uhh, Biology with Mr. Carvine."
"I Have calculus."
Calculus? Were sophomores…
"It's in the north wing." Seto exclaimed. "Biology is in the south wing, which is lucky for you because your locker is in the south wing as well. Go down this hall and take the first left. I'll see you at lunch."
"Um, okay." Seto left and Lindsey was on her own.
Might as well find my locker. Class starts in two minutes. Hope I'm not late…
Lindsey took Seto's directions and quickly found locker 4710.
4710? How many kids are in this school? Oh shit. I have one minute to get to class. Where is that exactly? God I miss New York. A lot. I even think I'm starting to hear Brooklyn accents from the students here. Just a figment of my imagin….
"Hey! You there. Ya deaf?"
Lindsey turned to face the nuisance that broke her train of thought.
Not a figment of my imagination at all…
In front of her was a tall goofy looking blonde with brown eyes. "Can I help you?" Lindsey asked questioningly.
"Sorry if I startled ya! You're da new girl right? Lindsey? The names Joey. Joey Wheeler. Second place in da Duelist Kingdom tournament. Not ta brag or anything."
Second place? You act like that's an accomplishment. I'll wipe that smug smile off his face with ease… but why does his name sound so familiar…?
"Uh.. yea.. I'm Lindsey. Lindsey Walsh." She saw Joey's eyes widen. "Look, I would love to stay and chat but I'm going to be late. Do you know where Mr. Carvine's class is?"
"Right ova here! And you're in luck. You get ta spend the whole morning with me! I'm in dat class to!"
Oh isn't this just peachy…
Joey and Lindsey arrived in the classroom just as the bell rang. Joey walked back to his desk while Lindsey awkwardly stood in the front of the classroom watching all the students conversing with their friends, smiling and laughing.
Wish I had friends… damn…
Lindsey walked up to Mr. Carvine's desk. He was intently glued to his computer screen. "Um, excuse me?"
He looked up. "Ah. Miss Walsh. Welcome to biology. I'm Mr. Carvine." He extended a hand to her and she shook it as he stood up. "Everybody, this is Miss Lindsey Walsh a transfer student from Manhattan High. Please do your best to make her feel welcome. You can take the empty seat in the back by Mr. Wheeler."
Dammit… of course I would get seated by the most annoying kid in class. But he's all I got… Might as well try to be friends.
Lindsey walked to her seat and sat down next to Joey. "Hey Lindsey. Looks like we're gonna be desk mates." He then gave a thumbs up. Next to Joey was a tall guy with pointed brown hair. "This is my buddy Tristan."
"Heya Lindsey. Tristan Taylor." He extended a hand to her and she took it. "Nice to meet you."
"You as well." She replied
Tristan Taylor. That name sounds familiar too…
"So what brings you here to Domino?" Tristan asked.
"Umm, Science. I heard they have a great science program here."
"Yea. Uh, Mr. Carvine is great, I guess…?
"Anyway," Joey interjected, "just out of curiosity, are you Lindsey Walsh, as in the third best duelist in the entire world Lindsey Walsh?"
Oops… I hate him..
"Uhh.. yea… that's me." Lindsey laughed nervously. "Number three."
"Well, dats fantastic!" Joey cheered. "Maybe we can get together sometime and you can teach me a thing or two. Maybe even duel a little!"
Okay. Maybe he's not so bad.
"Oh. Yea. That sounds great Joey."
"Cool!"
Mr. Carvine then interjected. "Alright class. Settle down. Today we're going to discuss the phases of mitosis." The class groaned as Joey put his head down for a nap. A small smile spread across Lindsey's face.
Maybe this school wont be so bad after all…
Biology had ended and Lindsey, Tristan and Joey parted ways. She didn't have the next three classes with Joey or Tristan, not even Seto, and she had yet to cross paths with Yugi. It was finally lunch and she was ecstatic to meet up with Seto and finally see a familiar face. She found him sitting alone at a table in the cafeteria with his computer and walked up to him.
"Hey you. Social much?"
"I don't have time for these idiots." He said dryly, not looking up. "I have work to do."
"Okay. I can take a hint. I'll sit somewhere else."
He looked up. "I didn't mean you-"
"LINDSEY!" Seto and Lindsey both turned in the direction her name was called, only to see Joey and Tristan running towards them.
"Lindsey, please don't tell me you befriended the nerd herd?"
Nerd herd? No wonder their names sounded so familiar. They're Yugi's friends!
"Yea, I guess I did. Sorry."
"Humph." He took back to his computer.
Tristan had reached Lindsey first. "Hey what are you doing talking to Kaiba? He wont give the time of day to hardly anyone." Joey ran up next.
"Yea Linds. Rich boy doesn't care about anyone but himself! Why don't cha sit wit us?"
I thought I was the only one who called him rich boy…
"Actually Joey, Seto is my best friend. I'm staying with him for the year."
"Rich boy has friends?!" Seto rolled his eyes. "Ya learn something everyday... well if ya change your mind well be sitting over there. We'd love for ya to meet the rest of da gang! See ya!" Joey left, and Tristan reluctantly followed.
"Just for clarification, this is the same nerd herd that's friends with Yugi correct?"
Seto nodded.
"Alright. I'm going to go sit with them. It's time to meet the famous Yugi Muto. What class do you have after lunch?"
"Leadership."
"Me to! I'll see you there." He nodded as Lindsey made her way over to sit with Joey, Tristan and the gang.
"Hey Guys."
Joey responded first. "Lindsey! Glad ya decided to join us. First things first, It's time for some introductions."
Perfect. I'm finally going to meet Yugi. I wonder how long I have to be his 'friend' before I can take him out.
"We'll start ova here. This here is Duke Devlin." Joey pointed to a skinny guy with green eyes and black hair pulled in a ponytail.
"Dungeon Dice Monsters, right?" Lindsey asked.
"Yup that's me." Duke said triumphantly. "Pleasure to meet you." Lindsey nodded.
"Ova here is Tea Gardner," Joey continued. She was a petite girl with short brown hair. She looked almost pixie like. Tea greeted her with a huge smile.
"Don't forget about me." Up walked a tall girl with long blonde hair, and a body that made Lindsey feel beyond insecure. She extended a hand to Lindsey. "Mai Valentine. Duelist extraordinaire. An honor to meet the Lindsey Walsh."
"An honor to meet you as well. I've heard about you. Duelist Kingdom finalist correct?" Lindsey asked.
"You got it honey."
Did she just call me honey?
"Alright," Joey continued. "Lets move on. This here is Ryo Bakura, but we just call him Bakura."
"Pleasure." Bakura said with a smile.
Is he British?
"And last, but certainly not least, this here is ma best bud, Yu-"
"YUGI MUTO!"
Every head in the cafeteria turned at the sound of the voice, even Seto, and whoever it was did not sound happy. Through the crowd stalked a small blue haired boy in the blue school uniform.
Is that Weevil Underwood? Since when does he live in Domino City?
Weevil marched right up to Yugi. "We have a score to settle Yugi. You got lucky in Duelist Kingdom but this time around things are going to be different! I challenge you to a duel!" Everyone, including Lindsey, looked startled.
A shrill voice said, "A duel in the middle of lunch? Can't we wait till after school." It took Lindsey a second to realize the voice was Yugi's.
"What are you backing down from a challenge? Never thought I'd see the day when the champion said no to a duel."
"I'm not saying no Weevil, I'm just saying not now."
"Whatever Yugi. I'm sure everyone would love to hear how you cowered at the hands of Weevil Underwood!" Weevil opened his mouth and uttered the most terrifyingly creepy laugh Lindsey had ever heard. Weevil started to exit the cafeteria.
"I'll duel you."
Oh crap. Did I really just say that? Shit shit shit. Way to lay low Lindsey. Wait a minute. I'll just say I'm dueling him to protect Yugi. Genius!
Weevil slowly turned back around. "Heh. You're challenging me? As if I would be scared of someone who lost their rank because of a complete newbie? Ha! This wont take long. Let's Duel!"
Considering this twerp has officially royally pissed me off, defeating him should be a lot more fun that expected… time to throw down Mr. Underwood.
"Let's Duel."
About ten minutes later the duel had finished. Weevil had stalked out of the cafeteria in defeat. No surprise, Lindsey had won. There wasn't much cheer and applause considering Lindsey beat him in three turns. In fact most of the duel was Weevil's attempt to brag about himself.
"Wow. Great duel Lindsey. You really showed him a thing or two." It was Yugi. This was the first time Lindsey got a good look at him. He was small, with spikey multi colored hair and deep violet eyes. He was actually quite adorable.
"Yea, well, I couldn't have him going around lying saying you were scared to duel him. After all, we are friends now, right?"
Judging by the way I'm lying through my teeth, I'm probably going to hell…
"Right Lindsey. Thank you." Yugi smiled.
Perfect. He took the bait. Gullible little twit…
The bell signaling the end of lunch rang and students fled out of the cafeteria. Lindsey, Seto, Yugi, and the entire gang had their leadership class together.
Well this isn't so bad. Besides my hatred for Yugi, I quite like everyone. Wonder how all of us in one class is going to be. It's definitely going to be interesting…
Leadership class was definitely more than interesting. Joey and Tristan were up to their usual antics, pranking the teacher and messing with students, making Lindsey and the others laugh so hard they all got detention.
Detention on the first day. So much for good first impressions.
The school day had finished, and Lindsey had served detention with the others. They all waved goodbye and went their separate ways. All except Yugi.
"Hey Lindsey! Wait up!"
Oh Great. Here it comes…
With a huge fake smile Lindsey said, "Hey Yugi! Why aren't you heading on home?"
"Well I heard you were on your way to the library to study for the World History quiz, I was wondering if I could tag along with you?"
Turns out Yugi was in my history class before the lunch period… wait.. how in the high hell did he know I was going to the library… The only person I told was Joey… oh wait. Never mind. That explains everything. Big mouth…
"Uh, yea sure. A study buddy could be fun, I guess."
"Great! Lets go."
Lindsey and Yugi walked to library with Yugi talking the whole way, nearly giving Lindsey a migraine. Seto had offered to have the limo take her but she refused, wanting to explore the city a little. Now she regretted turning down his offer.
Does this kid ever shut up? Seriously. This is getting ridiculous. Are we almost to the library? Please let us almost be to the library where silence is golden!
They were walking down an ally Yugi had said was a short cut when they heard a laugh. They both picked up the pace trying to get out in the open again. They had almost reached the main street when a huge man stepped out in front of them. He said nothing. All he did was pick up Lindsey and start running.
"LINDSEY NO!" Yugi yelled.
"YUGI HELP!" Lindsey replied. She didn't know who this man was or what he wanted but there's no question that he's bad news. About ten minutes passed before Lindsey was brought into a dirty room that smelled of rot and mold. She was thrown onto a couch that clouded her with dust when she hit.
What is this place? What did I do? I hate to say it, but I hope Yugi is okay. He's the only one who can help me now…
"What the hell? Who are you? What do you want with me!?" Lindsey screamed.
"Patience Miss Walsh. You'll find out in due time, but first, your deck." The man was dressed in all black with black sunglasses
"What about it?" Lindsey questioned.
"Give me your deck."
"I'm not giving you my deck! Are you insane?"
"You have something I need. It would be in your best interest to cooperate."
Lindsey became confused. "And what would that be?" The man gave a wicked grin.
"All will be revealed in time. For now it would be in your best interest to cooperate. Now again Miss Walsh, your deck."
"Fuck off…."
"What did you just say to me?"
"I said, fuck off, you bastard." Lindsey said smugly Lindsey could see this angered the man. He started towards her angrily with his hand reeled back as if he was going to strike her.
"Why you little bit-" Lindsey cowered briefly before realizing she was never struck.
The door to the room burst open. Lindsey made out a figure that resembled Yugi, but when she got a good look, she realized it wasn't Yugi at all. He was almost like Yugi's doppelganger, just taller with more serious eyes, a deeper voice, and, attractive.
What the hell? Either Yugi endured puberty in the last 20 minutes or there's more to this kid than meets the eye…
A flash a light occurred and she heard this other Yugi utter "Be Gone!" and just like that, her kidnapper was limp on the ground.
I still don't know what he wanted with me? I'm sure he wanted to get his hands on my spell caster deck, but is that all? Guess I'll never know.
A deep voice pulled her out of her thoughts. "Lindsey. Are you okay?'
"Yes. I, uh, Yugi, what happened to you. Your voice and your face, I don't… I don't understand. Who are you?"
"I can't really explain it. I don't know much about it myself. All I can tell you is I'm a 5,000 year old pharaoh whose spirit resides in Yugi's Millennium Puzzle. I'm referred to as Yami."
Yami? 5,000 year old pharaoh? Yea. Yugi has officially lost it. He's probably traumatized but the events that just occurred… There is no such thing as spirits. The only logical explanation is puberty. Yup. Puberty.
"Yugi, that sounds absolutely ridiculous."
"I told you I'm not Yugi. He is present but when things get bad I take over. When Yugi duels I take over. I can prove it."
The Millennium puzzle then flashed and the Yugi Lindsey met at school took over.
What the..? So it is true. There's two Yugi's? No. One Yugi, and a Yami. A Yami who duels for Yugi. But that means, Yugi isn't even a duelist! It's Yami that does all the dueling. Everything is slowly falling into place now…
"See Lindsey. Yami really is a spirit that can take over at will."
"Wow. That's really… interesting."
I hate this kid even more now. How could you take credit for something you didn't even do? You're no champion. You just took credit for something someone else did. You're a cheat. A fake. I can't wait to take you down…. For now though, I'll just keep this to myself.
"We should get out of here and get home." Yugi suggested.
"Yea. Lets go."
Lindsey decided to leave out the whole kidnapping fiasco when she told Seto about her day. Considering he's in his usual hurry, he didn't question her further. He went straight back to work in his office, and Lindsey headed off to bed.
Yami. He may inhabit Yugi's body, but I respect him. I don't feel hatred towards him like I do Yugi. Even though he is technically the one who knocked me down a rank, Yugi is the one taking the credit. There's nothing I hate more than a cheat. When I duel him, it won't be Yami. It will be Yugi. He want's to take credit as king of games, then he can be the one I face!
Lindsey was alone. She tried to fall asleep but she could only think of two things. Her hatred of Yugi, and the mysterious Yami. She could not figure out what it is about him that draws her to him. Soon Lindsey lulled into a deep sleep, and dreamt of Yami.
Yami POV
What the hell is wrong with me? I've never been so restless in my chambers before. At least Yugi is sleeping. What is it about that girl. Lindsey. I sensed something dark about her. She's more than she appears to be. She's hiding something. But what? I need to know more. Perhaps I could take over at school tomorrow… but how do I get Yugi to agree. I see here he's grown fond of that girl. The last thing I want to do is alarm him. This wont be easy, but I need to know what she's hiding…