A/N: Wow, it's been a while. For all who are actually wondering where I've been, I've been writing the parallel story to this one! Now that it's caught up, I can start posting chapters more often. ;3c

Warnings: Yes, this is a crossover. However, you do not need to know anything at all about Harry Potter. All that needs to be explained will be. If you do know about Harry Potter, you'll just have a sight advantage.

The companion fiction to this is If Only You Knew, told from the Harry Potter characters' point of views. But, as I said, there is no need to read that story or know anything about Harry Potter in order to understand what's happening in this fiction. I do encourage that you do read it, though, if you want the full experience of the universe I've created.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yuugiou (Yu-Gi-Oh) or Harry Potter.

Divided in the Darkness, United in the Light

Written by Fenikkusu

Chapter 2: Ashita (Morning)

The Egyptians believed that the sun made a new journey across the sky each day. Ra, the god of the morning sun, would travel on two solar boats. The first was the Mandjet, also known as the morning boat. When evening approached, a great serpent called Apophis tried to stop the boat's journey. Some believed that Ra then transformed into a different solar deity in the form of a ram or even a man. The second solar boat, Mesektet, would take this form and carry it through the underworld back towards the east.

As for the name of the god of the evening sun, that was left up to debate. As time went on and people changed, so did their legends. Eventually this name became forgotten, and only Ra's was remembered. Even today when people even mention the evening sun god's name, they're ridiculed for not obviously knowing that the highest god on the Egyptian hierarchy is Ra.

To be adored by thousands, to be so important… and then completely forgotten.

I'll never forget you, Yuugi whispered to himself. Never. How could I?

I wish you luck on your new journey, Aibou.

It couldn't be this simple, right? Yuugi couldn't just wake up one morning and find himself on a new journey. Or so he thought. What woke him the next day was not an alarm clock. Instead, a screech sent Yuugi tumbling off his bed, sheets entangled about his form.

"Itai (ouch)!" the teenager mumbled as his right hand flew to the back of his head. "What the—" Yuugi squeaked as something forcibly tugged at his hair. He whipped around with his pitiful excuse of a glare to see a red-tailed hawk perched on his headboard. "Horus?"

The bird bobbed its head in response. Its sharp eyes regarded the teen with what seemed to be amusement.

But birds don't usually act like this… right? Yuugi jumped as Horus screeched again. "Will you quit that?"

If hawks had eyebrows, Yuugi was sure that Horus would have raised one. Although it was a bird, Yuugi couldn't help but imagine a 'get real' expression on its face. Horus shook its head and flew onto the boudoir. It nodded towards the door.

"Yeah yeah, I'm going," Yuugi mumbled. He took a few minutes to disentangle himself from his sheets. Once he got to the living room, he chanced a look outside. The waters had fallen, but it still looked impossible to get out of the building.

That's why, when his doorbell rang, Yuugi was skeptical. A swish of wings was the only forewarning the teenager got before sharp talons dug into his left shoulder. He managed to gulp down his hiss as he answered the door. White immediately assaulted his vision: white hair, pale skin, and snow-colored… robes? The only splashes of color were a baby blue lining on the robes and chocolate-colored eyes.

The visitor raised a timid hand in greeting. "Hi, Yuugi-kun!"

"Ryou-kun!" Yuugi shouted, nearly tackling his friend as he gave him a hug. "Come in! How long as it been?"

Ryou laughed sheepishly as he was herded into the apartment. "Um, I guess it's been a year as of yesterday?"

Yuugi's happy demeanor sobered for a few moments. "Yeah, I guess so." A sharp nip at his ear caused Yuugi to glare at the bird on his shoulder. "Oh, right! I haven't introduced you yet." He held out his right arm to the boy. "Horus, this is Ryou. Ryou, this is Horus." To Yuugi's surprise, Horus bowed its head to the other teen.

"You got a Familiar already?"

"Familiar?"

"Familiars are magical creatures that are more than just pets," Ryou explained, gesturing to Horus. "They can do loads of stuff to help us. It's like having a life partner."

Yuugi held out his left arm, allowing Horus to hop onto his forearm. He locked gazes with the bird for a few seconds. Life partner, huh. Someone once told me we would be lifelong partners, and he isn't here anymore. I can't help but feel that you're going to eventually leave me too.

As if sensing his distress, Horus nipped at his ear again. He stared into Yuugi's eyes and cawed. The two didn't see Ryou smile softly, yet sadly behind them. "I hate to break the moment, but we're on a time table. I'm here to bring you to Diagon Alley, where you can get your supplies. You don't need to worry about funds, either; the school has that covered since we're Apprentices rather than actual students."

Yuugi nodded, Horus bobbing his own head. "Er, how are we gonna get there?"

At that, Ryou pulled out a Duel Monster's card from a pocket and handed it to Yuugi. At closer inspection, Yuugi saw a translucent, golden-haired angel wrapping her arms about an oblivious man. Her eyes were shut and mouth turned up in a smile. The orange-colored border told Yuugi that it was an Effect Card.

"Soul of Purity and Light? Where did you get this card? How's it supposed to help us?"

Ryou laughed. "One question at a time! Even I wasn't this excited when I was contacted last year. My magistra, or mentor, gave this to me. Think of it as a teleportation device. Do you have everything packed?"

A nod. Yuugi hauled a duffle bag onto his shoulder. "The essentials, anyway. When I read there were robes and stuff I needed to buy, I figured my other clothes weren't needed." He gestured to Ryou's robes. "I guessed right."

A trill in his ear caused Yuugi to wince. "What did I miss, Horus?" The hawk flew out of the room with a huff. A few moments later it returned with a belt dangling from its beak. He dropped it into Yuugi's lap before perching on the back of an empty chair. "Oh."

"Your deck?" Ryou asked quietly.

"Yeah. Haven't played since…"

"Stand up. The winner shouldn't be on his knees." Yuugi's tears continued to flow, regardless of his partner's words. Atem knelt in front of him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "If I were you… I wouldn't cry!"

"I…" Yuugi began, his mouth dry. "I'm too weak. You were my hero… my goal… I wanted to be strong like you… that's all." He internally berated himself for the words he couldn't bring himself to say. I need you here with me, mou hitori no boku. I never wanted you to leave. I don't want you to leave!

Soft crimson eyes gazed fondly into his own. Admiration swam in the red pools. "You're not weak. You've always had a power that no one else could beat," Atem continued. "The power of kindness. That's what I learned from you, aibou."

Yuugi could only stare. I don't understand… He felt Atem grip his shoulders and pull him into a standing position. Yuugi convinced himself the tremors he felt from Atem didn't exist. Atem was never scared… "The courage you showed by fighting me… showed me the path that I must take."

The path into death… Isn't it supposed to be the next great adventure? Yuugi's tears slowed. "Mou hitori no boku…"

A gentle shake of the head. "No, Yuugi." The boy's breath hitched; Atem never called him by his first name. "I'm not 'the other you' anymore. You are no one else but you. You are Yuugi Motou. The only Yuugi Motou in this world."

Wait. 'This' world? "Yup!" Yuugi agreed, sniffling. He figured he didn't have enough time to ask Atem about the statement. Yuugi was so lost in his thoughts that he almost missed the Pharaoh walk into the light. He looked up at the right moment to see the blue school uniform fade into the royal garb he wore in the Shadow RPG. Atem's cloak billowed behind him majestically, only adding to his grandeur.

He only looked back once to gaze into Yuugi's eyes. An unknown emotion swirled within the crimson orbs, and Yuugi found himself drawn into them. They said that the eyes were the windows to the soul, and Yuugi knew that quite well after sharing his body with a specter for a year. "Arigatou, Aibou. Meri-i Tjew."

Yuugi could never find out what it meant. Apparently it was a form of ancient Egyptian that was now lost to the sands of time. After spending an insurmountable time trying to figure it out, Yuugi figured that some things were just better left alone.

"Me either," Ryou added. "Until I got this, that is. I use it all the time now."

"You… you still duel?"

"Not as much as before, but my Magistra likes keeping me on my toes. She says that Wizard's chess gets too… violent."

To Yuugi's knowledge, chess wasn't supposed to be violent. Then again, this was a whole new world, one filled with magic and supposed impossibilities. The two teens spent the rest of the time talking about the magical world, Yuugi's eyes widening with each word. The former King of Games didn't even know how much time had passed until Ryou asked him to place a finger on the Duel Monster's Card. Horus perched on Yuugi's shoulder after making sure the studded deck belt was secure around the boy's waist. Why Horus was so adamant about it, Yuugi couldn't quite figure out, but his thoughts were left behind as the portkey activated.

Yuugi's mouth remained open in a silent scream as the floor disappeared below his feet. A hook somewhere behind his navel yanked backwards. Eventually he collapsed onto the ground in a mangled heap. Horus cawed worriedly from the stone pavers next to him while Ryou laughed behind a pale hand. As Yuugi scrambled to get up and brush himself off, he knew he heard a mutter of, "Did I really look that ridiculous?"

Once he regained his bearings, Yuugi's eyes lit up. Although he no longer had the magic of the Millennium Puzzle, he could tell that magic filled the air. Men, women, and children all dressed in the same style of robe as Ryou walked up and down the old-fashioned street. Stores lined the road, items of all shapes and sizes enticing window shoppers. There was something comforting about the place despite the fact that Yuugi had never been here before.

"This is Diagon Alley," the albino began. "This is where you'll be able to buy some of your supplies. I'm pretty sure you got the normal letter, but we're special cases." Ryou took Yuugi's hand and brought him to a few different stores once Horus was once again perched on his shoulder. The first was Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions where Yuugi became very uncomfortable due to the sheer amount of measurements that the woman needed to make. They bought books next. Their final stop was the apothecary in order to grab some potion ingredients. Since Yuugi didn't know much if anything at all, he spent his time looking around the store.

Shimmering liquids caught his eye from a shelf near the register. Ryou had explained that potions could do a myriad of things, even put a stopper on death. But what if the person you want to use it on is already dead? Yuugi wondered as he read the labels below each vial. A fiery-looking one had the words 'Pepperup Potion' on its label, but it was the one next to it that really caught the teen's attention. It was purple in color, the liquid glinting ominously in the low light of the shop.

Yuugi heard a shuffle nearby, telling him that Ryou was done paying. "That's Dreamless Sleep. If someone takes it before they go to bed, they won't have any dreams. The people who drink it usually sleep soundly, allowing them to recuperate faster if they've been injured," Ryou explained. A small frown formed on his face. "You need a special license to purchase it. Although it's helpful, Dreamless Sleep is quite addictive…" Yuugi's mind ended up tuning the British boy out.

"A night free of dreams, huh…" One night wouldn't hurt, right? Yuugi didn't notice the look of concern Ryou shot at him. "Hey Ryou-kun? Could this Magistra of yours get some of this?"

Ryou nodded and led Yuugi out of the store. "I'm pretty sure she can since she's a licensed Healer. Any reason why you'd need it?"

Yuugi flushed. "Oh, no reason! I was just… curious."

Ryou didn't seem to buy it judging by the unsure look on his countenance. He didn't press the issue, though, for which Yuugi was eternally grateful. "You'll learn plenty about my mentor. She has a penchant for… how do I put this politely… popping in on people."

As if on cue, there was a flash of light. Yuugi jumped back, startled, but no one else seemed to be affected. His blush only grew; if he was to really integrate into this society, he needed to get used to things like this. Was this sort of thing commonplace here? The Japanese boy shook off his embarrassment although he couldn't help but stare at the materialized Soul of Purity and Light floating in front of him. The angel tossed her head north and held out both hands.

"Take her right; I'll take her left. She'll Apparate us directly into Hogwarts."

At the word 'Apparate' Horus made a sound of displeasure. The hawk flapped his wings and shook his head. He nodded in the same direction that the Soul of Purity and Light did. "You'll get there by yourself?" Yuugi asked. At a positive response, Yuugi warned, "Be careful." Horus dove and nipped the boy on the ear as if to say, "Seriously? You worry too much," before flying off.

"Apparating is a sort of teleportation, like the Portkey we used earlier. More experienced wizards and witches are taught this at our age, but since we were recently introduced to the magical world, we don't have the training needed. That's why she's here." Ryou took one of the angel's hands in his own. "This must be urgent, so on the count of three…" After the countdown, Yuugi felt himself turned inside out and pushed through a tube which was far too small even for a person his size. Again Yuugi found himself face-planting.

"Please, he needs your help!" came an urgent feminine voice. Yuugi gasped as he felt the familiar tug of the Shadows.

Ryou ran over to the woman who was cradling someone in her arms. "Ryou, I need you to go to my rooms and start brewing some new healing potions. I was about to, but the Headmaster needed me."

The albino frowned. "Which ones do you need, Magistra?" The woman pressed a lily hand to Ryou's temple. Yuugi watched as the two locked gazes, and he felt as if some sort of telepathy was taking place. "Is that all?"

A nod. "Yes. Make haste, Ryou. The Pharaoh doesn't have much time."

Pharaoh? Yuugi thought with a gasp as he ran over. He skid to a stop as Ryou ran the other way. The woman looked up at Yuugi with a soft smile, her black hair cascading around her. She wore a white kimono with lavender trimmings. A golden necklace sat about her neck, the Eye of Horus flashing ominously.

"Is that…" Yuugi shook his head. "No, that can't be—"

"Yes, this is the Millennium Tauk," the sorceress whispered. "I'll explain later. Tell me, Yuugi, do you recall the bond you and the Pharaoh had?"

"How could I forget?"

At that the Magistra's smile contorted into a frown. "You would be surprised what magic can accomplish. That aside, tell me what you remember."

Where do I start? The boy thought as he closed his eyes. "We called it the Mind Link," he began to explain. "We could read each other's thoughts and emotions to some extent."

The woman hummed. "Good. Now tell me, Yuugi – I know this is really, really blunt but – how much did you care for the Pharaoh?"

"Excuse me?" Yuugi asked, his heart threatening to beat out of his chest. "I don't understand what that—"

"Answer the question."

Truth be told, Yuugi couldn't. The boy bowed his head, blonde bangs falling over his eyes. "I… I don't know what to say," he started. "The Pharaoh was everything to me."

"… Did you love him?"

"Of course I did!" Yuugi shouted, eyes flying open.

"But in what way?" the woman countered, golden eyes locking with his amethyst ones. "Was it love for a friend? A brother? A lover?"

A blush marred Yuugi's pale face. "Well…"

"Ugh, men. Then answer this: would you give up your life for him?"

"Absolutely." The answer was immediate.

"Good. Now don't overreact, okay?" the woman asked as she waved a hand over the body in her arms.

Yuugi stopped breathing.

A teenager laid still her arms, his breath coming in small pants. Sweat poured down his face, matting down tri-colored hair. He was dressed in deep green, a badge with a snake glinting in the low light. The dusky skin held a pallor that definitely worried Yuugi.

"Kiss him, Yuugi."

"What?"

The sorceress locked gazes with the boy again. "It's the easiest way to transfer some of your energy into his body. If we don't give him this boost, I won't be able to heal him completely." She laughed softly, placing a free hand on Yuugi's spiked hair. "The world needs you again, Yuugi. It needs both of you." She ran the hand down the boy's face to grasp his chin. And by the tears threatening to spill from his eyes, she added, "And by the tears shining in your eyes, I think you need him, too."

Yuugi couldn't hold them back anymore. The crystalline droplets fell down his cheeks in tiny rivers. All of the emotions he had held for the last year came forward. "W-what do I need to d-do?"

She removed her hand and placed a finger on Atem's blue lips. "Just a simple kiss will do. Focus all of your thoughts on the bond you and he share, and your Inner Magic should take care of the rest." She shifted the unconscious one closer to the boy. "Time's a-wasting, Yuugi. The sooner you get over your hesitation, the better."

The boy shook as he placed a hand on Atem's cheek. His eyebrows furrowed as he rubbed his thumb across his skin. Those are dried tearstreaks, he thought with a frown. Why would he be crying? Did he miss me, too? Yuugi could only hope so. He gulped and leaned forward.

"Please be okay, mou hitori no boku." As he gently pressed his lips to Atem's, a flash of light filled the room.

All faded to darkness.