Machi: I've gotten myself a Surfing Raichu. I named her Selphie. She's awesome! I love her! -cuddles Selphie- I've even made my Gaiaonline avatar a Surfing Raichu. XD Haha! I have a Fanfic being started and art and and... -grins sheepishly- Well, hey everyone! I'm really sorry for having been gone so long. After the whole problem with my laptop-blowing-up thing, I went to re-writing all my chapters. Then, I decided to write up ALL chapters for this story, so I could then just up-load them every other day, or something. So, that's taking me a while. But also... I'm having lots of problems at home, my jobs and life in general. But I'd like to thank a certain someone who commented on my DiviantArt about that so long ago! -megaglomps KagomeGirl92- Thank you so much for caring, Gome-Chan! I wanna do some specail art and fanfics just for you! -snuggles-
Disclaimer: I tried to get the rights from Takahashi-San by cosplaying as Yuugi... didn't work, though. -sweatdrops-
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"Yuugi!" Atemu called out loudly, finding it hard to see and breath in the smoke of the flames. He was getting worried, he'd been in here for far too long, so who knows how long Yuugi had been stuck here too... not too long ago, he re-opened the link, hoping to be able to contact the other that way, but the moment he did, the hard breathing, the pain... it doubled. Even though Yuugi was a spirit, the fire was still effecting him – because of being connected to Atemu through the puzzle. And that meant... if Atemu didn't hurry, Yuugi was going to become to weak... meaning...
No, Atemu couldn't think that way. He just had to hurry up in finding him!
Suddenly, one of his shadows appeared before him. Though it didn't speak, or make any kind of noise or gesture, Atemu understood.
"Take me to him." He commanded, following the departing shadow. In moments, he reached a pile of rubble, that seemed to had been created by a roof-in. That were a few times Atemu had heard the other parts of the roof cracking and shifting, indicating a soon to be another roof-in. He shook his head. No time for wondering thoughts now!
The shadow stopped, hovering over a part of the rubble, furthest from him. Atemu carefully walked over, his arm getting slightly burnt from a nearby flame. He winced, before taking a look. There, he gasped in horror. "Yuugi!"
There, half covered by the rubble, was Yuugi, out cold. It didn't seem like he was breathing, but he was already died, so he didn't have to. But if he didn't wake from this soon... Atemu fell to his knees, trying to wake him up. He shook his shoulder. "Yuugi! Yuugi! Wake up, please!"
He didn't, and Atemu bit his lip. He had no choice. Knowing his power was now becoming weak from using it like this for too long, commanded his shadows to help him get Yuugi out from under the rubble. They did so, vanishing the moment Yuugi was in Atemu's arms. He lifted his little boyfriend up, and looked all around, noticing the flames were larger and more spread out. It would be hard to get through without getting burnt more.
Another creak and crack. He heard it. Looking up, he spotted more of the roof breaking from the heat. No time to wast! They had to get out! Not giving it another thought, Atemu ran through, the roof beginning to cave in again...
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Puzzle Piece 16
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"Your such an idiot, Até." Yuugi muttered, shacking his head as his hands held the bed sheets laying over his legs.
Atemu grinned a confident grin, something he only started to do since recently. "What, was I supposed to leave you to die in that fire?"
"That's not what I meant." He grumbled back, frowning. "Besides, I'm a spirit. I wouldn't have died."
"But the flames were still effecting you." The other spoke, raising a hand to lightly touch one of the bandages placed over Yuugi's right cheek. "I felt it through the link."
Yuugi averted his gaze. "It still wouldn't have killed me."
Atemu moved his hand to grip Yuugi's chin carefully, forcing the smaller to look at him. "Aibou, it may have not killed you, but you would have been forced to go back to the puzzle because you would have been to weak to go into my Soulroom, causing the item to shatter again. It took me nearly a year to put it together, how long would it have taken me if I had to do it again?"
"I understand why you did it." He said, sighing. He couldn't believe he was talking about this with him again. "I just... don't want you to do anything reckless if it means you getting hurt."
"I know." Atemu smiled, patting his head and earning a grateful purr. "And I'll be careful from now on, promise."
"Good."
It had been three days since Yuugi was admitted to the Domino hospital and currently, the two were in the private room for the smaller. Even though he was a spirit, due to Atemu constantly wearing the Puzzle, he still seemed alive, though the doctors would think otherwise if they were to check his heart rate – he didn't have one. He was lucky there, because when Yuugi lost consciousness, Atemu managed to wake him just moments after the ambulance and Fire-fighters came.
Yuugi had gotten some nasty burns, bruises (mostly on his back from where part of the roof structure fell on him), a couple of broken ribs (which would heal much quicker due to his magic) and felt pretty weak from what he went through, to the point of being unable to eat anything and just want to sleep, so he ended up staying in the hospital. When it came to having a heart monitor next to him, Yuugi used the bond to borrow the heartbeat from Atemu; making it seem like he had a heart rate.
Atemu, on the other hand, didn't get too effected. Yes, he had ran through the fire, getting some pretty bad burns and nearly getting squashed by another roof-in, but other than that, he seemed fine. So, he got treated for his burns while he watched over Yuugi on his first night at the hospital. Yuugi made sure he went home after that, for some much needed rest.
"Are the others visiting today?" Yuugi asked, taking Atemu's hand into his own.
A nod. "Yes, they are. You should know that they would. Anzu is here, but as she said, she's giving us some "alone time". As for Jounouchi, Honda, Otogi and Ryou, they'll be here soon. They've all been so worried about you, even if they don't show it."
He smiled. "I can't wait to see them. They always try to make their visits a laugh, though sometimes, Jounouchi-Kun and Honda-Kun become a bit of a handful..."
"That's only because they want you to feel happy, while your stuck in here." A grin.
"Stop grinning." Yuugi said, glaring at his boyfriend in annoyance. But, he knew what he said was true. The two wanted Yuugi to have a good laugh while they were there, to make him feel better.
Didn't mean they should mess about to the point they get kicked out.
Ah, well.
"Those two mean well, so I forgive them." Yuugi laughed. He then lowered his gaze to his knees, a sudden thought crossing his mind. "Até..." He began, his voice low. "...Do you think this upcoming tournament is a mistake? That me being free... is a mistake...?"
Atemu looked surprised. "What do you mean?"
"I mean..." He sighed. "I know I'm not one to normally think like this, but... what if this happened because I received a God card? Because I'm entering the tournament?"
What if I had put you in danger because of what I am...?
"Don't think that, Aibou."
Yuugi looked up at Atemu's soft words.
"Nine years ago, when I was a child, I found the Millennium Puzzle, in it's little golden box, within the storage room of my Grandpa's shop. Eight years later, he allowed me to have it. And do you know what he told me?"
"...what?"
"He said, "I feel that now is a good time for you to solve it. It was meant for you."." Atemu smiled softly, tightening the hold on Yuugi's hand. "Somehow, he knew you were trapped in it. I know he did. And the moment he put the box in my hand, he set of the wheels of fate, and allowed something that started so long ago... to finally come to an end." He reached his free hand into his pocket, pulling out the deck he put together with his partner, and bigger smile coming to his face. "A couple of days after you awoke, when our friends first met you, you somehow found my cards I hid in that bin so long ago. When they were out at the time, I didn't want to go near them, but if I did, it was only to hide them again." He grinned. "But now, I hold them, in my hands, feeling more ready than ever to duel in this tournament... for you."
Yuugi's eyes widened. "You mean-?"
"Uh huh. Yuugi," Atemu placed the deck on the bed, so his other hand could grip both of Yuugi's. "At first, I only joined this tournament because you asked me too. But... now..." His grin turned back into a smile. "...I'm joining because I want to. I want to help get back your memories, your past... your self." He looked up, noticing that some of the monsters in his deck had appeared around them, all looking at them with smiles on their faces; the Dark Magician, Kuriboh, Celtic Guardian and even Osiris. "We all want to."
Yuugi noticed that some of his had appeared too; Marshmelon, Blockman, silent swordsman and Magician, his goddess Horakhty... Winged Kuriboh had gone and nuzzled his cheek.
"Don't forget that it's because of you... that I found the courage to duel again."
The smaller had never felt so happy to hear those words... to hear... to know... that he wasn't forcing Atemu to do this... he was truly willing to help him... whatever may happen. Yuugi found himself in Atemu's arms as he cried.
Soon... very soon, he'll know who he is... and the truth of his past.
Soon...
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Anzu sat down on one of the plastic seats, sighing to herself as she rested her head in her hands. "That was way too close for comfort..."
Sure, it may have been a few days since the fire... but still, Anzu couldn't get over on how close she was to loosing a friend... two friends.
"If Yami didn't get them out when he did... he would have died in the fire and Yuugi would be lost to the puzzle..."
With a sigh, she stood, deciding on taking a walk outside the hospital, while she waited for the others to arrive. She headed towards the entrance to the large building and walked through the double glass doors, them opening automatically for her. She took in a deep breath, taking in the fresh air around her.
Ring, ring!
With a sigh, Anzu reached for her ringing mobile, the little Kuriboh charm swinging as she answered. "Moshi moshi, Anzu speaking."
"Yo, Anzu!"
"Hey Jou."
"Look, us guys are gonna be a while. Otogi hit a snag while closing his shop, so we...kinda missed our bus." Anzu could hear the sweatdrop over the phone. "We've decided to walk it, since we'll get there much quicker than waitin' for the next one. We'll most likely be another half hour, 'kay?"
"Okay, I'll let Yami and Yuugi know."
"Thanks, Anzu! See ya then!"
Click!
With another sigh, Anzu pocketed her mobile and gave the message to a passing nurse, before crossing the road and heading into the park for a small walk. Might as well while she waited for the others, right? It would give the two back at the room some more time to themselves.
She spotted a bench not to far from her, and went over to sit down. She closed her eyes and tilted her head back slightly, enjoying the small breeze that played with her short brown hair. Thoughts crossed over her mind; things that have happened, what could have happened, what was going to happen...
That thought was scaring her the most. There was just something... a feeling in the back of her mind... telling her, that something... something bad was really going to happen.
"You piece of junk! MOVE!"
The shout made Anzu jump, and turn her head sharply to see behind her, towards the road. What she saw was a rather funny sight.
A tall, blonde haired women was standing outside her car, a very posh and hoodless car, might she add, who had a very angry look on her face. She gave a growl, before yelling and raising a leg to kick it. "I got you fixed yesterday! What the hell is wrong with you?!"
"Uhh... problem?" Anzu asked, walking over to see if she could help in any way.
Though, all thoughts of help left her mind when the women turned to face her. Anzu, for reasons unknown to herself, had frozen in place, simply because she was looked at with those eyes...
I... I've seen those eyes before...
The older female had calmed, and answered, but seeing that she was gaining no reply back, blinked, and waved a hand in her face. "Um, hello? Anyone in there?"
Anzu blinked awake, blushing slightly. "Oh! I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to stare..."
The other laughed, looking pleased. "My my, your the first girl to get mesmerized by my beauty!" It was meant to be a joke, but Anzu couldn't help but blush more. "Now now, none of that. As you asked, yes, I'm having a problem..." She turned away to scowl at the machine behind her. "Car broke down again."
That made Anzu go into gear. "T-then let me call someone..." She whipped her mobile out, getting ready to dial out a number for her. "Do you have anyone specific?"
The women waved a hand. "I did, but as you can see, they've made no real difference." She huffed, putting her hands on her hips. "Anyone will do, hun."
"O-okay..." Anzu muttered, pushing buttons. Why was this women making her feel weird? The moment she saw those eyes, the teenager felt that she had met this person before. But the thing was... she didn't know where!
"I'm Mai, by the way. Kujaku Mai." Mai held out a hand. "Thank you for helping me out here."
Anzu just blushed deeper at the smile that was being sent her way. "A-Anzu... Mazuki Anzu..." She lifted a shaky hand to shake hers with, that weird feeling going through her when she touched Mai's hand. "Y-your welcome... anything to help out..."
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Jounouchi seemed to be in deep thought, the other three noted. He had been ever since he met up with the others to go to see Yuugi. They weren't sure why, and didn't seem like they should ask. All they could do, was wait till he spoke what was on his mind. He always did.
"...Are ya guys worried?"
This caught them off guard.
"About what?" Honda asked, frowning.
"...Everything." He himself frowned. "A lot of weird stuff has happened since Yams got the puzzle. Now don't get me wrong, meetin' Yuge has been one of the best thin's that could have happened to us, but..." He scratched his head. "I dunno, a lot of bad thin's have been happenin', is all... like Pegasus an' that Shadi guy..."
"I know what you mean." Ryou spoke up. "I may not have been around from the beginning, but strange things have been happening too, since my brother..." He trailed of, not sure if he should say. He decided against it. "Anyway, you all told me everything you know, right? So if that's all true... this was meant to happen, right?"
Jounouchi thought on Ryou's words. Was meant to happen... He trailed behind the group as they walked, coming to a stop, then reaching into his pocket, he pulled out his deck and searched through it. He came across the card he was looking for and had a good, long look at it.
Is something wrong, Jonoh?
The blonde smiled at the female voice. It was a voice that had haunted his dreams for a long time now. It was also the name. For some reason, she always called him that. That, or "Master Jonoh". He had asked her once about it, and she just said "That's because it's your name.". Jounouchi didn't mind, really. She has been very loyal and a good friend since he got her, so what did it matter what she called him? "I'm fine, Amara. Just thinking about some stuff."
The large, black Dragon appeared beside him. No one but the blonde could see her like this. ...You know I shall do as you command, Jonoh.
He knew what she meant. Jounouchi looked up, meeting with concerned, friendly red eyes. "I know, Amara. Thanks."
The Dragon smiled, before vanishing again. He then suddenly heard his friends calling, telling him to hurry up. He grinned before pocketing his deck and running to catch up with them.
No matter what happens... me an' Amara are behind ya all the way, Yuge, Yams!
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Master Seth... staying in this place like this for too long is not good for you.
Kaiba sighed, knowing who was talking to him like this. It had taken him a while, with the dreams he had been having, but eventually... as his memories began to form in his mind of his past life... he believed. If only to himself. "Kisara... how many times must I tell you? My name is not Seth. If you must call me something, call me Seto."
But Seth-
"Kisara, I am not the High Priest Seth of three thousand years ago. I am Kaiba Seto, of Domino City, Japan. The Child Billionaire of Kaiba Corporation."
But you are the-
"Reincarnation of Seth, I know." Kaiba sighed, as he typed away at his laptop. "But that was then. This is now. I do not dwell on the past, whatever it may be."
...Even if it meant to forget me...?
Kaiba's fingers stopped in mid-air over the keyboard. The sad, defeated tone of the white Dragon's broke his heart to hear. He sighed, closing his eyes, letting his hands rest on the sides on his laptop. "Kisara, I never really forgot you. But you must remember, that time has past. By three thousand years. One may know things of the past, one may want to know of the past. But that is not me. I look to the future."
But... Lady Isis...
"There are many reasons for me starting this tournament. One; on request to what Isis asked. True, she said the soul purpose was for all the Gods to awaken and gather for the Millennium Child to find them, in hopes of fulling a past destiny... that is not all. If he desires help, then I will, but not openly or freely."
And the other reasons...? The Dragon asked, watching.
Kiaba grinned. "Two; To gain all the other God cards and become number one duelist myself. Three; To defeat the one who took away my title to begin with. And lastly..." Kaiba's eyes opened, as if he was seeing something Kisara couldn't see. His face went into a frown. "...To finally be able to step out of the shadow of...him."
Kisara didn't ask on that, knowing it wasn't her place. When he wanted to tell her, he will.
She frowned to herself. Ever since she awoke to the reborn soul of the high Priest Seth, she was overjoyed. But... that soon left her when she found out what he was like. Sure, he now remembered her, but that still didn't change how he acted. But she knew... that in due time... all would work out.
For him, too.
All Kisara knew right now, was that no matter what, she would stand by him. And help him win.
...You have my service, Seto. Both then, and now. Kisara told him. I shall not doubt your decisions.
Kaiba gave a smirk, though deep down, he was secretly happy on the fact that even now, after what the white Dragon had seen, she was still willing to aid him. He went back to his typing.
He would not lose this tournament! He will win!
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"So... a tournament will be held in Domino City, soon?"
"Yes, Master." Came a reply from behind. "From the information we have gathered, not only will there be lots of rare cards, but..." A shuffle. "The other God Cards, including the light and dark Dragons and Horakhy, the Egyptian Goddess, will be there as well."
"The other God Cards?" The dubbed "master" asked, surprised. He knew Horakhy was in Domino, as was Osiris, due to almost receiving them from their owners only days before. But, he had no idea... "So that was what your sister was planning, little light... by now, you've given all the cards to their chosen ones... allowing them to awaken at last..."
"What shall we do, Master?"
He stood up. "We cannot take the gods by force. That only unleashes their wrath, as we have found out. We must win their respect, by defeating their owners." He turned to the robed Ghoul close by him. "We must enter this tournament as well."
"But how?" The other asked. "By what we've found, only those with invites can receive a "DuelDisk", an item needed to play in this tournament."
"We have means..." The master said lazily. He smirked. "I'm not known as "Master Marik" for nothing..."
The Ghoul saw the insane grin. That could only mean one thing... "You're thinking about... "him" again, aren't you?"
"Yeeees...." Marik giggled. "There is never a time I'm not thinking about him..." He looked sternly at the Ghoul. "How has the search been going?"
"After looking for the last few weeks, we have found his location. He has been heading towards Domino City. By now, he would only be a few miles from there."
Marik thought on this for a moment. At first, when the one in question first went missing, he was outraged. But then, the more he thought about it, the more he discovered...
"Keep on him at all times, but do not approach him." Marik told him. "I need him to think, to believe, he's escaped and free for now."
"Master?" The other looked surprised. "Are you sure that's wise? What if his whole reason for running is to tell the Pharaoh about your plans?"
"That is the very reason!" He laughed, standing. "And I am counting on him finding the Pharaoh..."
Oh, little light... Marik thought gleefully. You can't run from me. I know where you are, I know what your doing, and most of all... He looked down at the golden rod in his hands.
I know what your thinking!
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Machi: And there ya go! Marik (I'm sure not the one your thinking) has made an appearance!
-plays with fingers- ...Okay, I know a lot of people are not a huge fan of Yuri, but... I am. And I wanted some in the story. So, I'm gonna have Danceshipping in. I have so much I wanna do with it! But only because she made me get into it! It's her fault! XD -points at KagomeGirl92-
Sorry if this seemed chorter than the others... but I wanted to tie up the end of the first part of this story, and get into everyone's thoughts of the upcoming battle for Yuugi. So, the Battle City begins next chapter! I'm not sure when I shall update next, since the next load of chapters are in pieces at the moment. And with everything that's going on... I'll try to update soon, though!
See ya soon in an update soon, hopefully!
Sorry for any mistakes in the chapter.
Please review! I love to hear from you. -smiles-