Darkness Within
chapter 6: Pyramid of Light
I had froze.
The only light came from the kitchen so I couldn't see very well although I did manage to see Yami sitting on the couch, not looking too happy.
"I was careful." I stammered. He narrowed his eyes even more than they had been.
I could tell he didn't believe me but what else could I do?! Say 'oh hey I ran into this gang and Bakura or rather since you haven't met him yet an evil spirit saved me from them and later kissed me'. Ya that'd go over well.
"Well if you cant be truthful about what happened when you had gone, maybe you can tell me about this." He took something out of his pocket.
"My necklace!" I almost shrieked.
He held it up in his hand. Taunting me, daring me to try and take it from him.
"Give it back!" I shouted as I tried to grab it from him. unfortunately I missed. He smirked at me like this was a game.
"First, tell me what this is."
I sighed. "It was a gift from my father before he died, he told me it was called the pyramid of light." I took a shaky breath. "Now please give it back."
Yami got up and stepped into the light where I had been standing. His eyes were no longer suspicious and vicious looking they were soft and understanding. Which surprised me a little.
Yami took my necklace by its blue string and placed it around my neck, his face only inches from mine. I felt my cheeks warm.
"You know, your necklace looks a lot like my puzzle." He spoke.
I looked down at it. He was right, it did look a lot like the millennium puzzle. It was smaller, but shaped like a pyramid (only not upside down), blue, it had the eye of Horus in the middle and three blue streaks going down and to the sides of it.
"I guess you're right. Cant believe I never noticed before..." I whispered.
He stepped back and looked at me somewhat curiously.
"Oh uh... nothing I was just mumbling to myself. Look its getting late and I would really like to watch these movies. So if you don't mind..." I said.
And just like that Yami was gone and Yugi was staring up at me like 'what the heck just happened!'.
"I got the movies!" I said cheerfully, holding the bag to show him. He just looked even more confused.
The night went on and the rain came down harder and and the wind had begun to howl and at times seemed to scream.
Yugi and I had sat on the couch (opposite ends mind you) watching kung fu panda. I wasn't paying very much attention, I had seen this movie a few times and apparently Yugi hadn't, I had zoned out about half way through. And don't get me wrong I liked this movie, I just had a lot on my mind.
We're going to lose power.
It seems alright now. The wind hasn't died down much but at least its stopp-
My thoughts were cut short as I felt Yugi jump a bit and the lights and TV flickered off. I knew I should have gotten a flashlight or something but I suppose that the curse of being kinda lazy.
"Shit. Yug, do you guys have a generator somewhere?" I asked him.
"Ya." He hesitated. "but its in the basement..."
Great. "Well come on then, lets look for a flashlight or something."
I got up carefully trying not trip over anything. Unfortunately I failed. I tripped over what I assumed to be the leg of a chair and fell face first.
"OW! Shit!" I yelled. The fall would have been fine if it hadn't been for my necklace. It had hit right above my rib cage. "This is why I never wear this thing!" Well one of the reasons...
"Are you okay?" Yugi said sounding ready to panic.
"fine." I muttered, stumbling to my feet. "I just wish I could see!"
I looked at the pyramid I was about to take off when it began to shine, lighting there area around me. It was almost like a shield, it sparkled like blue stars. I was amazed, it had never done anything like this... except for that one time...
"Wow pretty. But how are you doing that?" Yugi asked in awe, joining me in the light.
"I don't know but lets find the generator, I don't know how long this will last."
Yugi yawned. "Can it wait till morning? I mean its really late and im tired. Besides the power will probably be back on in the morning."
"Alright." The light began to die away. "Hurry before the light goes out." I urged.
We ran up to our rooms and by the time the light completely died I was lying in my bed.
I stared at the pyramid though I could barely see it. Thoughts raced through my head and sleep didn't come easy but finally it overcame me and the dark world became even darker.
I watched as a little girl cried in a corner. She had blue raspberry hair similar to mine only lighter. She wore a dirty white dress with a cord wrapped around it and she had something in her hands. My necklace, my pyramid of light.
I looked at my and the little girls surroundings. It was dark, the only light from a few candles and a fire. The candles were on a small table made out of stone. The fire place nearby had a small fire lit and a pot hanging over it.
I was about to go ask the little girl if she was alright but then it hit me. This is a dream.
Suddenly someone came through the door. A woman. I couldn't make out her face but she went to the girl and spoke something but I couldn't make out what it was. The little girl became more distraught then before.
The woman bent down. At first I thought it was to comfort the girl but she instead tried to pull the pyramid she the girl had out of her hands. The girl screamed and the woman was sent flying back. A dazzling blue light had surrounded the girl and enveloped her.
I woke up panicked. This was the second nightmare I had since being here but this one had felt more real.
I walked over to my window and opened it letting the cool night air surround me. This feels wonderful. I smiled.
A few minutes passed and I was ready to climb back. Until I heard something, it sounded like someone was knocking on the door.
This is getting ridiculous. Why is it so hard to get a good night sleep here!?
I grabbed my pyramid and placed it around me neck, somehow I felt safer with it on. After all it could be someone trying to break in. I left my room and made my way down the stairs. Carefully.
I opened the door and once again cool air surrounded everything was silent except for the wind which had died down a bit. It was starting to become light now I guessed it was probably around four or five.
Looking around me I saw no one but then I looked down. Beneath the welcome mat I was standing on there was an envelope half hidden. I picked it up. It read – 'To: Amaya'
"Who could have sent it?" I wondered aloud as I went back into the game shop.
I slowly opened it up, careful not to rip it just in case.
Inside there was a note that read 'This belongs to you.'
Slipping the note back in the envelope I looked inside it once again. It appeared to be a duel monsters card. Blue eyes shining dragon.
I had never heard of this card yet it seemed so familiar. I gazed at it like it were made of diamonds.
I went back up to my room and taking one last look at the card, I slipped it in with my other cards that lied in my dresser. I put the envelope there too. I'll need to find a better place to put this stuff.
My eyelids became heavy and I stumbled into my bed, not bothering to remove my necklace. I immediately falling asleep
Sunlight poured in through my window waking me. Frig I'll need to get some curtains or something.
I walked down stairs to watch some TV, as if I would eat breakfast this early! It was only about eight to my dismay. Yugi wouldn't be up for at least another hour or that's what I thought.
"Good morning, Amaya!" Yugi greeted me cheerfully. Its way to early for this...well at least Yugi seems a bit better, definitely not as distant as yesterday. Yet something still seems off... maybe im just over thinking this...
"morning." I replied still pretty much asleep.
"Wanna finish the movie!"
"sure." I said, sitting down.
By the end of the movie I was fully awake.
"What are we doing to today?" Yugi asked.
He doesn't remember?! "We were going to go to the arcade with the others. Did you change your mind?"
"No its just that I figured we could take sometime today to re-stock the shelves in the game shop and actually I was suppose to do it a few days ago and open the shop today but with all the excitement I forgot too."Yugi replied some what ashamed.
Oh good he remembers. "Well we still have a few hours so we could re-stock the shelves now, go to the arcade for an hour or two and then come back and open shop." I spoke with assurance.
Yugi seemed to brighten up. "We?"
" Of course!" I smiled at him.
"Man this is taking forever!" I groaned.
"Were already more than half way done." Yugi pointed out.
I just sighed.
"Need help with that?" Yugi asked me.
"No I got it. I'll manage."
You would think a few boxes of cards wouldn't be very heavy but believe me it was very away. I began to sway. Crap!
I hit a large stack of boxes nearby, dropping the ones I held and watching as the stacked boxes came surging towards me. I closed my eyes and braced myself.
I felt someone grab my wrist just as the boxes would have hit me.
"Yami." I breathed. "thanks."
He smirked at me and I smiled back.
"What time is it?" I said turning to see the clock that hung on the wall."Shit! Its that late already!" We're going to be late!" I tried to run off but Yami was still holding onto my wrist. "You can let go now." I told him.
"Shouldn't you pick up the cards first?." he asked, letting go of my wrist and gesturing to the thousands of cards that lied on the floor.
"But Yugi and I will be late if we don't go now. We can pick them up when we get back." I stated. Although I knew he was right, they could easily get ruined if we left them.
He glared at me, expecting me to change my mind. And I did.
"Fine!" I moaned defeated. I began to pick them up carefully, trying not to bend or corners or anything.
I looked over surprised to see Yami helping me. "You don't have to help you know.?"
He just looked at me for a second and began to pick the cards up once more.
I shrugged. "Suit yourself."
After what seemed no time at all, the cards were all picked up. So once again I began rush out the door and Yugi followed behind, locking the door first.
About half way there we had slowed down and Yugi asked me how we had managed to get everything cleaned up and out the door. I smirked and replied ' time flys when your having fun I guess'.
This was a really long chapter (for me anyway) and I was up a bit late doing this so there may be some errors also I thought I would let you know I have a deviantart account! Its brambleclaw23. ( Now tropicalblue23) And I promise I'm better at drawing than writing. Thanks for reading.