Seeing the past, living the future

by Yuna Yami Mouto

It all started when the Mouto twins moved in with their grandpa in Domino City. Seto was living in hell until the "Demon child" came into his life and changed it for the better. They did not know one another, but a girl who was brave enough to stand up to him and his stepfather was enough to catch his interest. But there's something wrong with the girl, but what? Female Yami

26. Chapter 26 Battle City, that night

A/N: The day I was writing this I watched Titanic, so I was a little affected, making me write that cute little scene between the main pairing. I wold like to thank all those that are still reading this story and I hope that you like this story to this point.

Seto's POV

After Mokuba fell asleep while I researched about Ra, I got an interesting little imagenon one of my security cameras. It was happening on the dueling platform on the roof. There were two people there. One was most definitely Marik, while the otherwas an albino.

'It can't be ... ? Can it?' I look to a different room via a different camera, and I could only chuckle in astonishment, before getting up.

This is a duel I'd like to see.

Yuna's POV

After Ishizu followed me to Mai's room, she explained the situation to us. How they have been looking after the Nameless Pharaoh's tomb for 5000 years, how their mother took Onion in, how he swore to protect his adopted siblings, especially Marik and Malik. She told me about how one day, because they were of age and seeing as they were twins, they both received carvings into their backs aa every Tomb Keeper has beforehand; but also how they had both rejected it. But Malik got over his hatred of his duties after some time, while Marik's grew with every breath. How he even killed his own father after he beat Onion up and slapped Ishizu for letting him and Malik out into the upper world, something considered forbidden among their man had kkicked him into a wall near where they had held the Millennium Necklace and Rod after he tried to stop him from wiping poor Onion, but then Malik tried protecting his older twin and their older siblings. So their father whipped him instead. From what I could tell up to that point, Marik had still been sane.

It seems that after a few hits, the young Malik passed out just as Marik regained his bearings and lost his mind with uncontrollable anger at seeing his twin covered in so much blood. He had took the Millennium Rod and that is when and why the Item has polluted his mind and senses. He had beat his father to death, only to pass out and later on wake up at the same time as Malik. Onion has been keeping the secret ever since, and he had somehow been able to chase the darkness of the shadows of their hearts away.

At least, until recently. A few years ago, Pegasus made the God cards, and a few months ago, Marik and Malik tried to take them from their secret sealed location. Ishizu had been able to save Obelisk, but the other two ended up in their hands. Marik started llooking for the reincarnation of the Pharaoh, and they came across me. It seems that Shadi, an old family friend who my father looked after when he had time, had come to them that night and told them that the time when I need their Items and knowledge is near. Marik had somehow interpreted that as him saying that their father had to die for my purpose in this world and decided to take revenge on me for it.

So now he is trying to get the power my supposed soul provides me with and wants to make me his slave.

Just great.

After she finished with the story, she handed over the Millennium necklace to me, saying that it will not be showing her anything for a while and that, until then, it should say with it's truly real master.

The person who has the reincarnated soul of the Nameless Pharaoh.

Me.

I still think that they are mistaken, and they probably are. The only reason I know all this about the Items and that legendary King of Egypt is because of my dreams and nothing more.

As Yugi was sleeping peacefully in one of the beds provided for us in the room , I have been going through my deck when I saw an albino limp past my room.

'It couldn't be! That idiot! 'I get up and follow behind a little, but it caused me not to be able to ride the elevator, so I race up the stairs, but it's too late by the time I got there.

Ryou was lying on the floor with a victorious Marik standing over him as my other albino friend flies across the dueling arena after charging at the maniac, landing rather painfully.

"Bakura!" I run to his side just as Seto does.

What's he doing here?

Malik's POV

I knew from the beginning that something like this could happen, and I aalways knew that only I or the reincarnated Nameless Pharaoh could stop it should it really be necessary. And I am going to make sure that it's me.

Ever since we were young, our parents and even our older siblings were telling us about the almighty Pharaoh who sacrificed himself in order for his people to live and how he succeeded in it, giving the whole world a chance to evolve. I have always been fascinated by his selfless act and have always admired him for it, but I still shared some of my brother's disgust for the order of our family to guard his tomb.

Yet, as time went by, I started seeing that maybe, just maybe, it wasn't the Pharaoh who ordered our ancestors to do this.

I once talked with Ishizu about this, and she said that indeed I was right. It wasn't the Nameless Pharaoh that gave us this task or this burden. It was his older cousin, the High Priest Seth. It was supposedly his way of making sure that the reincarnation of his dear cousin's and Pharaoh's sacred soul has a form of information on his/hers past life. But that's not the situation with the Queen of Games who seems to know more about this than even we, the Tomb Keepers, the Ishtars, know about.

Then,that accident happened and that strange man or boy, I couldn't really tell through the tears, came and left after leaving a strange, confusing message, making my older twin believe that the fault should fall upon the Pharaoh's soul. That's how I, who doesn't exactly know what happened that night but knowing that my brother needs my support, decided to help him in any way I can.

But I also started being affected by the Millennium Rod that we both could use and I started growing weaker. I only realized just how weak I've become when he hit me.

Over the past few years, it was mostly Marik that had the Rod, but it was the two of us that found out that when the Rod is hit in a specific way on a specific place with a specific strength with a gold object, the Rod produces a special, specific frequency that knocks a person out but allows the user of the frequency, of the Millennium Rod, to control the body like a puppet through orders and commands. We have been using that special ability of the Rod ever since we have learnt about it and have even recorded it so we can use it as much as we like and whenever we want. So we took over a weak group of duelists that would be easy to manipulate and formed the Rare Hunters in order to make the search for the Egyptian God Monsters that were turned into cards easier. Not long after, we found where Ishizu had sealed them away after Pegasus has returned them to Egypt saying that all involved in their expedition and making (except himself) have died a few days later, only to see that one was missing. Marik and Ishizu had almost gotten into a fight, but the man who we then knew as Shadi and a guy I can see was already in love with my older sister stepped in to protect her, so we escaped from there with two out of three God cards.

And not long ago, we heard about Battle City and about the Queen of Games.

It was her that had both me and Marik fascinated, even if it was for two different reasons. Marik was trying to find out if she is truly the reincarnated Pharaoh, while I thought that she is really pretty. The more we observed her, the more sure we were that she is the one who is carrying the ancient soul, and also ... I realized that I like her. She is strong, smart, beautiful and cute, kind and merciless to those who deserved it. There is simply a fire in her unique eyes and this feeling that if you trust her, she will keep you safe no matter what that just makes you relax and believe in her.

And I decided to try and make my brother see that she is not a bad person.

However, it didn't go so well, and now I'm here with Bakura Bakura's younger twin brother, Ryou Bakura, trying to save Yuna from facing Marik, who has gone truly insane from the influences of the Millennium Rod. With my help, Ryou has been doing good, since I told him all that I knew about my brother's deck and the Winged Dragon of Ra. But, even with my help, it was simply not enough. Marik had changed his deck and I didn't know as much as he does about Ra, so we lost and Ryou was sentto the Shadow Realm, mmeaning that his mind is stuck in his worst nightmare that is now produced by the Rod. Every Item can do that, as well as form that purple mist, but the penalties are different from one Item to the other, as well as for people. They are too full of mysteries for even their wielders to know. I got my own penalty, even if I wasn't physically there. Marik has known about the ear piece I gave Ryou since the very beginning, so he manipulated it to punish me as well. The last thing I rremember is hearing the soothing voice of the Queen of Games, calling out to her friends. I think that Bakura had cameup and ttried to beat my brother up, but by then I was already lost in the shadows.

Marik's POV

I watched as the reincarnations of the High Priest and his Pharaoh came running to the albino twins' sides and walked closer to them. I don't care about the Priest. The Pharaoh was the only one I was interested in. She is an enigma. Something never seen before.

And I wanted to make her my property.

So when she stood up and we got into a little confrontation that ended with me pulling her against me and trying to steal a kiss, it came as a real surprise when that bastard Kaiba punched me square in the jaw. I can only look on in astonishment as he pulls her behind himself and gets into a fighting stance, ready to protect her.

Aaahh! So my little brother isn't the only one with a crush on Pegasys' "charge" and "daughter". This is going to be interesting.

I leave after warning them that I'll truly be ruthless in the finals, so they should be ready.

Seto's POV

After getting Ryou and Bakura a room they could share so that they don't freak out when they wake up, I went back up to the dueling platform. I was still too enraged for work, even more so for sleep, so I decided to go back up there, hoping against all hope that the shitface is still there so I can vent some of my anger and frustration on him.

But what was actually there was far more worth it coming up here. Yuna was at the far rrail, facing away from me and towards the beautiful sunrise. The colours danced across her form, making her look like an Earthbound angel. Her hair swept behind her as the rather strong and cold winds caresses it from her lovely, angelic, heart-shaped face and intense distant eyes that were the same colour as the raising sun. I was captivated by the picture and quickly took out my phone to save this moment forever.

That's gonna be a good screen saver.

I saw her shivering and decided to come up behind her, putting my large trench coat around her. She didn't even flinch, and without looking behind her, she leaned against me. I was beyond surprised as she rested against me, still looking out at the horizon.

"It's really beautiful, isn't it? Makes you want to fly forever and greet each sunrise up in the skies. What do you think, Seto?" it was not more than a whisper, but I heard her. I relaxed, knowing that in this moment we were friends, not world's greatest rivals.

"Yeah. I sometimes whish the world was as simple and beautiful as the sunrise." However, my eyes and mind were far from the majestic sight of nature before us. No. All I can see and hear and think about is this one girl, this one person beside my little brother, that can chase all the tension, the worries and the darkness from my soul, mind and body with just being there. I slowly put my arms around her waist, hugging her from behind as I unknowingly approach the answer to the question I have been asking myself for a long time now. The question of what this girl is to me ... Just as I am about to unreveal it ...

Yuna raises her arms to the sides until they were leveled with her shoulders and takes a deep breath before she starts laughing. I can't help the smile raising to my lips and I'm sure it reached my eyes, something that rarely happens around anyone but Mokuba and my Light of Hope.

"What's so funny? Why are you laughing?" I asked her in a light, quiet yet loving voice.

"I'm flying Seto! I'm flying!" She giggles. "AND I'm sure we're imitating Rose and Jack from the movie Titanic! Although, I hope this ship won't sink!" She laughed again and this time I join in, seeing the humour and irony of the situation and position. I just nod and bring my hands to hers to interlock our fingers as I speak into her ear.

"Don't worry. I know how to fly this thing." She shivers as my breath dances across her neck and ear, then giggles at something, before sharing the joke with me.

"You know to fly this thing? And here I thought it's only helicopters you know how to fly! What else do you know how to do and have yet to tell me?" She asks in a friendly voice.

"Well, I know how to fly anything that flies and to drive anything that moves."

"Wow!" She exclaimed while laughing as she turns to me." That's already quite a lot! I'm impressed."

I hug her tightly against me and she immediately nuzzles my neck, like always. In a happy, yet serious voice, I offer "I can teach you if you want? Anything, really. From ordinary cars to speeding jets!"

Her eyes were dancing with happiness, making them resemble not rubies, but red diamonds. I was mesmerized as she excitedly asked:''Really!? I would really like to learn how to drive! And to fly plans and helicopters and jets and, and, and ... anything and everything!'' I laugh as she hugs me tightly around my neck. ''THANK YOU1THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU! THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUUUUCH! JUST...'' She looks into my eyes and I feel myself drowning in the red depths of hers. ''Thank you, Seto. That would really mean much to me.''

I just smile down at my only, truely real friend. She surprises me as she raises on her toes and kisses my cheek before quickly lowering her head onto the joint between my chest, shoulder and neck, turning so that she can watch the sun finally climbing higher up the sky and further from the line between the sky and sea. I can only wrap my arms tighter around her, kissing the crown of her head. In the distance I could see our destination, the location of the finals.

My Duel Tower on Alcatraz, the remote metal island that Gozaboro had made to be his HQ and the first thing I had destroyed after taking over KC. The tower stood proud and tall amongst the ruble of the old Kaiba empire.

''That island ... That's where we're going, right.'' It wasn't a question as Yuna pointed to Alcatraz. I just nod with a simple ''Hn'' and we stay like that for a few more minutes 'till the sun was finally quite high over the sea. We soon parted and started walking to the elevator. The ride down was silent. So was the walk down the halls of the guest rooms. I decided to walk her to her room and she had just nodded at me with a grateful, happy smile.

Now as we stand in front of her door, all I can do is stare at her. Over the last two years she has definitely become one of the most beautiful girls in the world and I haven't been able to watch her became more beautiful with each day. She already seems prettier than in yesterday's duel!

So I was only able to nod to her as a goodnight before turning to leave, but a small, delicate hand gently grabbed mine to stop me. As I turn to face her, Yuna tugs on my hand making me lose my balance a bit by the extra force. I stumble and barely stop myself from squashing my crush but I ended up barely stopping before hitting the wall. I didn't realize when I have closed my eyes, but I opened them when I felt something warm and soft against my lips and puffs of air on my face. My eyes met confused and embarrassed crimson ones and I realized with a start what was going on!

I had stumbled, pushing Yuna up against the wall and crushing my lips to her's before I had been able to stop myself hitting the wall! It was sending warmth and electricity through my whole body! My heart was beating a 1000 mph, maybe more! I was sure that it will jump out of my chest any minute and start dancing, right there in front of us, as an excitement that was the same as, if not better and bigger, the one that I get whenever I even think of dueling her!

I was kissing Yuna!

It wasn't more than our lips pressed together, but it felt wonderful. Just knowing that it's her I'm doing this, or anything really, makes it the best.

But that doesn't stop the embarrassment!

So, as much as I would like to stay like this, I pull away, feeling a blush that could rival Yuna's eyes and win. The first thing I see is that Yuna has a matching blush on her face. I unconsciously lick my lips, still feeling the taste of her's there along with the warmth, and I saw her shiver slightly, making me wonder if she was cold.

''Um ... You wanted to talk about something?'' I offer, just to break the silence. Yuna nods, before clearing her throat.

''I wanted to tell you that ... No matter what happens during this tournament ... I'll ...'' She swallows hard. ''I'll always ...'' A hesitant smile makes it's way across her beautiful, soft, full lips that I had accidentally kissed just moments ago, making me blush.'' I'll always be there for you. I'll always support you when you need it ... and even when you don't need it or want it, you'll still have it. It's a promise!'' She looked me in the eyes with all the world's determination and I couldn't hide my smile. It was one of gratefulness, happiness and relief. I could only answer with a nod, but it seems that she wan't done yet.

''I know ... That you are fighting a darkness within yourself ...'' I was shocked speechless at this. How could she know?!''And I know that it comes from ... him...'' She spat out the word like I do when I speak of that man, if you could call him that. This shocked me even more. Not only did she know the source of the darkness, the way she was disgusted by it was also surprising, even if I knew that she disliked the man as much as I hated him.'' I', not sure if it's my place to say this ... But I don't want you to lose to the likes of him ...'' There's the venom again.''And I do not wish to see you hurting or suffering any more because of what he has done to you ... Seto, you're not the monster he wanted to make you to be!''

She looked down to her feet, refusing to meet my astonished eyes, until I finally recovered my voice enough to say. ''Don't worry. The only person I'll ever lose to will be you and only you. Only you, Yuna! I ... I needed that. Thanks.'' And with that I was gone.

The second I entered my room, Mokuba jumped on me, demanding that I give him the full detail of what just happened on the dueling platform, and when I accedently slipped that I kissed Yuna, by accident, he was squealing like a fan girl.

Oh GOD! This is gonna be a long night!

Yuna's POV

As soon as I entered my shared room, I heard my sweet, innocent, little brother's voice, not sounding that innocent in doing so, say ''Soooooooooo, ... What was that all about?'' I turn around to see Yugi wearing a shit-eating grin on his cherubic face.

I flinched, knowing that he probably saw everything short the event on the roof.

The grin only got wider when he saw that, and even more so as he asked.

''Was it good?''

Oh God! I can't believe I'm going to talk about my First Kiss with Yugi, my little brother, of all people!

''Is he the reason you snuck out earlier on? Where you on a secret date? Did you have fun? ... Well I hope you didn't have TOO MUCH ''fun'' if you get my meaning.'' The grin was definitely going to split his face in two if it got any wider!

I blush to the ruts of my hair. ''YUGI!''

Oh GOD!This is gonna be a long night!

A/N: Poor Yuna and Seto! I most definitely wouldn't like to be in their skins! The tournament is approaching it's completion! What's gonna happen? Who will win? And most importantly ... Have Yuna and Seto realized the depths of their feelings for each other? What conclusion had Seto reached before he got distracted? And will he teach Yuna to drive? XD Stay tuned and find out, next time on Seeing the past, Living the future!

Thanks for reading.

R&R