spiritfire: Just to tell you, Yugi's name will changed to Dark for a while
VI. Fun?
"The person who attacked us was a magician named Bakura" the king answered grimly. Yami and Mahad kept quiet knowing this issue is not to be talked about
"Bakura? I thought he was a warlock from the way he command his shadow creatures…and who is he anyway?" Yugi asked
"First, he wasn't a warlock at first and he used to be a magician, working at the palace and his rank is as the same as Mahad but….ever since he was exiled, he practice a lot of forbidden magic …." Yami said, his voice trailing off
"Exiled…why?" Yugi queered
"One day, he found out the secret of our kingdom and we have to exile him because according to the law of this castle, magicians like our rank are not allowed to tell anyone or to tamper it" Mahad sighed as he says this
Yugi cocked his eyebrow as he heard this. "And that secret is…."
"Lies in the forbidden tower where a special item was kept for many generations. Legend says that whoever possess it will grant the user to manipulate the darkness. It was passed down on every heir of the kingdom" the king said
"Is it the Millennium Puzzle?" Yugi questioned. All of them gasped in shock
"How did you know?" everyone asked in surprise. Yugi just sweatdropped at this statement
"He told me when he cast the Shadow Field" he replied and they fell silent in response
"Well, I guess it's no use hiding anyway" the king sighed. "And now its our turn to ask you a question" he added. Yugi had a big question mark on his head curious of what they would ask.
"What is the weapon you used to send Bakura flying anyway?" Mahad asked. Yugi dug his fingers to his pocket and showed them his prized possession
"That is the Valkyria Key… it was given by my parents when I was little before they died" Yugi said gravely
"I'm sorry" the king said apologetically
"It's alright, no need to worry" Yugi assured them
"Question: I heard you said that the Valkyria Key never became a staff before, right?" Yami asked curiously and Yugi nodded at the statement
"True, I didn't know about it until now. I never seen my possession acting like that" Yugi replied, frowning
"I agree and… there's something familiar about the one you're holding that I can't put my finger on it" Mahad said, thumbing his fingers
"Hmmm… I'll let one of my servants research about this" the king said andhe put back the Valkyria Key in his pocket
"Oh, one more thing before I forget, who cast the illusionary spell anyway?" Yugi asked
Mahad cocked his eyebrow at the question. "Why do you ask?"
"I maybe an apprentice when it comes to magic when I cast one but I'm no fool when it comes to sensing and identifying magic when I see one" Yugi replied in his usual cold and stern tone
"Looks can be deceiving" Mahad sighed while Yami giggles
"I was the one who cast it" Yami said in embrassment and there was a hint of red color on his cheeks
"I see, too bad Bakura couldn't see the trick of yours… it's pretty good and high level but it wouldn't fool me" Yugi smirked and Yami went red even
"T-t-thanks" Yami stammered while Yugi was sniggering
- - -
After breakfast, Yugi decides to explore the city for a while so Yami decides to go with him. He didn't mind at all since he was new here. There was so much to ask him and wonders what Yugi would say. Yugi on the other hand didn't care as much as he did. When they went out of the castle, the city was filled with busy people. There were a lot of store selling food, clothes, potions, and many others.
"Looks like your city is as lively as mine" Yugi commented
"Really?" Yami wondered then suddenly many women begun running toward him.
"Uh-oh, RUN!" the prince said frantically and Yugi wonders what gives when he noticed a lot of women were after him so he decides to run instead of getting mobbed
"HE"S SO CUTE!" one of the women said nearly running towards him. The two boys have to run with their lives and they have to hide in the alley
"Well, it looks like you're popular with the girls, aren't you" Yugi smirked, seeing Yami's mishap but at the same time, he was panting heavily. (A/N: Imagining it would be soooooooo funny heheheh!)
"Oh, shut up!" Yami said, annoyingly
The two boys poked their heads in the alley to see if the coast is clear. They went out slowly and sighed in relief so the two of them walked by but this time, they have to watch out.
"By the way, what's your name?" Yami asked. Yugi stopped dead on his tracks. He was thinking whether he should tell his name or not. Something tells him that he can't trust him due to the fact that he just sensed an enormous power within him plus he thinks that everyone couldn't be trusted that easily. He sees everyone as foolish people and besides to Yugi, he's just a stranger
"My name is Dark" Yugu lied, thinking that the prince is not easily fooled and plus he's royalty
"Alright! My name is Yami but never call me 'prince'. It bothers me a lot and to tell you the truth, royalty sucks" he said and growls at the same time
"Or maybe not" Yugi sweatdropped that he believed his lie
"So where do you want to go?" Yami asked as they began to walk
"Hmmm... how about the potions store!" Yugi or should I say Dark said, pointing at the right corner next to the alley
"Alright!" Yami said enthusiastically and he opened the door. The owner of the store noticed that he ahs a customer. To his surprise, it was their royal prince in his own store.
"Well, if it isn't the prince coming from my store and...what do we have here, a guest of yours; I suppose..I daresay you two really look alike except for the hair and height of course" the store owner said, noticing Yugi's appearance
"Yeah, he is! Anyway, we're just looking around and I'm just showing Dark the stuff and really we're not 'that' similar" Yami said politely
"Well, I see..well if you want to buy, it's on the house" said the store owner
"Are you sure?" Yugi asked incredously
"Any friend of the prince is also a friend of mine" the owner replied with all smiles
"Do you treat all your people as friends?" Dark asked curiously
"Yeah except women" Yami replied with a sigh
"Right and they mob you because you're cute and handsome" Dark teased in a mock tone towards the prince. Yami just gave him an annoying glare.
After they went the potion's store, Yami and Dark decided to go to the accessories shop. They were looking at various jewelry, bracelets, rings, talismans, and other stuff. As they browsed around, Dark noticed a particular item; a small chain linking together and at the bottom part was a small line that indicates its lock. He picked it and asked the owner how much it is.
"Oh no, don't worry it's on the house today and besides your the prince's dearguest" the owner said politely
"Really! then I'll take the Silver Chain then" Dark said and he picked the Valkyria Key in his pocket
"What's the silver chain for?" Yami asked, looking at the object he was holding
"It's for the Valkyria Key and when it became a staff, the cord got ripped and I have to replace it so that if it became like that again, I just pull the lock from the chain so that it won't be broken" Dark replied as he inserted it to his key and wore it on his neck.
"It really suits you... maybe you should wear a bracelet or something" Yami commented
"Nah, it ain't my style" Dark said dryly and thanked the owner so they left the store
"I guess we better go back to the castle. My father may have found something about the Key" Yami said and Dark agrees
- - -
At the castle, Mahad just finished reading his research about Dark's Key. He was a bit shocked when he found out that someone like him could possess such object or power. Also, he was contemplating his thoughts as if he has a secret of his own
"Magician Valkyria, I never thought I would see you in this state" Mahad whispered when someone called him
"Mahad, His majesty has summoned you" said the servant and he sighs so he left the room where he researched when he saw Yami in the royal garden. Apparently after he and Dark returned to the castle, he immediately went to his favorite domain.
"Yami, why coming here to your private place" Mahad asked as he came in
"Mahad, I-I didn't see you coming!" Yami stuttered, panicking in a comedy way. His guardian giggles and the prince pouted.(A/N: If you're wondering why I made Mahad as Yami's guardian, it should too obvious)
"Well, what's on your mind?" Mahad asked solemnly
"I've been thinking...uh, how should I say this?" Yami said irritably
"Just say it" Maad said, getting annoyed for the delay
"To tell you the truth, I want to get out of the castle, I want to see the world and learn not just being a prince in royalty... It's like I'm a caged bird in this miserable castle providing entertainment for everyone" Yami said as his frustrations and anger began to rise.
"Yami..." Mahad said sadly, understanding his pain for he was the only one who understood him. Dark was about to call the prince and Mahad when he heard their conversation. He stopped for a moment as he waits for Yami to settle down his frustrations.
" 'A caged bird who wants to spread his wings to fly' , huh" Dark mumbled , crossing his arms as he leaned against the garden door then he stood straight and decides to interrupt
"Pardon me but we've been summoned by His majesty five minutes ago" Dark said as he came in
"Right, let's go" Mahad said and all three of them left the garden.
- - -
The three of them went to the throne room where the king was waiting for them. Yami and Mahad took their places beside their sire and Dark was in front of the king face to face. He didn't look nervous at all but Dark wants answers before he could do anything else. He cleared his throat and begun to speak
"Have you found out anything about the Valkyria Key?" Dark asked sternly
"Yes... that key was actualyy owned one of the seven magicians and that magician came from our country. Her name is Magician Valkyria and she's the master of Level one spells but little is known about her. The Valkyria Staff which you called it has the power to amplify the user's magic three times the normal and it can protect itself from stealing. I heard a rumor that you can summon their spirits once the staff will undergo a change such as upgrade the user's magic and in addition, special or sealed attacks/magic can be released" the king explained
"We don't know much about this but if you want more knowledge, I suggest you go to the neighboring kingdom of Alexandria" Mahad said sternly
"Where's that?" Dark asked
"It's outside our kingdom but you must pass the village of Domina first" Yami replied
"...Thank you" Dark said as he waqs about to leave the throne room.
"Wait! Let me come with you" Yami said. Both the king and Mahad react in shock even Dark chuckles at the prince
"Pray tell, why?" Dark asked sternly
"...You need a guide to lead you all the places" Yami said with nervousness
"Are you telling the truth?" Dark asked coldly
"..."was only Yami's word
spiritfire: Damn, I'll leave you guys hanging cause I have damn eaxms grrrrr
TBC
spiritfire: I'll pay 500 of my life points to summon Andro Sphinx (3000 ATK 2500 DEF) and I'll pay another 500 life points to summon Sphinx Teleia (2500 ATK 3000 DEF) and since they can't attack,well... turn endo ( Authoress' LP went to 900)
Bakura: Ore-sama no turn, draw! Flip summon Cyber Jar: once it's flipped it can destroy all the monsters on the field and both players must draw 5 cards ad any level 4 or lower monsters will be special summon
spiritfire: Is that it?
Bakura: What do you mean?
spiritfire: Just endyour turn and you'll see
Bakura: Turn endo
spiritfire: I'll pay 500 of my life points to summon Theinen the Great Sphinx (3500 ATK 3000 DEF) of course I can only summon it if Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia are destroyed at the same time from my hand or my deckwhich apparently your Cyber Jar's effect( LP: 400)
Bakura: Freakin' hell
Yami: That would mean she's mad
Yugi and Kaiba: You're gonna get punished
Bakura: (gulp)
spiritfire: Mahou Kado Hasudou, Mystical Space Thyphoon to destroy Dark Door
Bakura: Have mercy please
spiritfire: I don't give a damn mercy and after the duel, you'll get punished... Theinen direct attack to the player... KILL HIM
Bakura's LP : 0
spiritfire: Oh kura, you're punishment will be... potty train to Smeagol
Yami, Yugi, Kaiba: Hahahahahaha, too bad
Bakura: Anything but that!( black fog disappears)
spiritfire:DO IT NOW BEFORE I CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT LETTING SMEAGOL TAKE THE MILLENNIUM RING
Bakura: yees ma'am
Yami: Hehehehe, harsh