TITLE: Royalty: The Kingdom of Draglor
AUTHOR: Shaylo Gatomon
RATING: PG-13
WARNINGS: Mild to Moderate Violence and some sexual situations
If you don't like any form of sexual situations then DON'T read this story! There are not that many chapters that contain it and you are given fair warning!
This for reasons I no longer remember was made into a Multi-part story. So there will not be any reviews after chapter 54 as that's where part 1 originally stopped. In going back to the original plan and making this a single LONG story.
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Reviews please feel free to comment.
If you see any issues or plot holes let me know so I can correct it!
PLEASE READ ALL DISCLAIMERS AND WARNINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE STORY!
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Seto, Mokuba, and Yami's relationship is strictly like brother's nothing more. It's strictly NON-Yaoi between them! This will NOT change!
This is a strictly non-Yaoi romance paring. There are a few attempted rape yaoi type scenes. Beyond that there is no yaoi.
(For those that don't know that's male/male pairing)
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Just to let you know it's my world, my reality! This means though it takes place about in medieval times there is electricity but no cars or things of that nature. It also means telephones but no cell phones. Lots of things of that sort so no yelling at me that they wouldn't really exist in that time period. I'm telling you now it's my universe my rules!
Yes, Seto, and the others will more than likely be way out of character, but this is also not the normal world. If the title didn't tell you already this does not take place in Domino City or have any connection towards the series.
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The Japanese and English names will both be used but they will represent 2 different people.
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Characters of Maura and her family were given by user Jasmine. Maura when introduced is a permanent character.
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The answer to a question I received.
Q: Is Noah's disease real? A: As far as I'm aware it's fictional. I just made it up.
Q: Has the story ever just been Royalty? A: This story has been going on for a long time. So I don't know the answer. But I don't believe it's ever been different. The file name has always been Royalty but I don't think the story title has ever been different. But honestly I wouldn't swear on it. Before it was taken down once it's possible.
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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and have done zero research into how sleepwalking works or do I know anything about sleepwalking beyond the basics. This story is a purely fictionalized version of how sleepwalking works and how to handle it.
Disclaimer: With the exception of Mokuba's Friends see below. No one's name or user name is used. Any indication of doing so is purely coincidental. All names including Villains and names of kingdoms come from babynames .com, babynamegenie .com, name-generator .org.uk
Disclaimer: Some own character names, Mokuba's Friends, were given by kind reviewers that wished their name in the story. Only the first names provided were used and do not mean any disrespect towards any one person. The names may have come from you and you can be happy that the name was used but the characters themselves are fictional and do not reflect the reviewers personality in anyway, shape form or fashion! Mokuba's stepfamily not including Noah are fictional and are my own characters.
New Disclaimer: I do not condone or approve of rape of any sort, child abuse or any form of abuse whether it be an adult or a child. This story is meant to be taken as fantasy not real life. If you cannot handle any of these issues being done to a FICTIONAL character then please do not read this story!
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. I only own my own characters. And villains.
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2024: If you are rereading this story and find things different from what you remember. It's not you. It's me redoing a bit here and there. Some significant, some not. Nothing story altering, just changes I think are better than what was there.
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'I'm not even sure what day it is anymore.' Twelve-year-old Seto thought. 'I'm studying like I do everyday. One day just seems to blurs into the next. Then I learn my mothers in labor. I remember the doctor telling her everything seemed fine with the pregnancy, but I also thought I saw a thread of worry in the way the doctor talked. I tried to get mom to tell me but she kept assuring me she was fine. If she's fine, then why didn't the doctor seem happy about her going into labor? Then again maybe I'm just reading too much into this."
"Hey Seto how's your mother," thirteen-year-old Yami asked.
"What? Oh hey Yami."
"Don't worry I'm sure you're mother will be fine." Yami said sitting down nest to him.
"You think so? I'm worried. She wasn't looking so good. Not to mention the way the doctor looked."
Just then, Seto's father appeared before them.
"What are you boy's doing sitting around don't you have studies?"
"Sorry father, but mother's in labor. I was waiting to see what happened. I was worried and Yami was just…"
"You are going to be king someday, Seto. You should be concentrating on your studies and not waste your time worrying. As for you Yami Atemu, if you plan to fulfill your duties and take your place by Seto's side, as his confidant and trusted adviser, then I'd suggest you too get back to your studies as well."
"Yes your majesty." Yami said standing up bowing.
"Father I am only twelve! I have years before I will be king. Why can I not stay and see about mother and the baby?" Seto asked.
"You do not back talk me young man! You will return to your studies!"
Seto sighed, "Yes father."
Then Seto and Yami both walked away.
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As they were walking to the study chamber Yami decided to say something. "Don't worry. I'm sure the doctor will tell you about your mother."
"I don't know about that. Father always believed that mother pampered me too much. Since she learned she was pregnant they've really been going at it a lot more than normal."
"Did he strike her?"
"Not that I know of, but then fathers made certain that, I've been so consumed with my studies to the point that I rarely saw my mother."
"I thought she forbade your father from working you so hard."
"She did, but Dr. Solomon told her she had to stay in bed and rest as much as possible. He took that as a sign to do as he pleased."
"Well I must go, this is your stop. See you later Prince Seto."
"Bye Master Atemu, big brother."
"Seto you shouldn't call me that! What if your father heard or someone reported it to your father?"
"You're a year older than me and have always been there for me. You're like a brother to me, Yami."
"I feel the same way Seto, but still…"
"Don't worry, I'd never call you that, if there was a chance my father might hear."
"I'd hope not he'd kill us both, and I'd certainly never be allowed to become your advisor!"
"It's kind of funny really. Older brothers are supposed to help their younger brother's out and now you have to do it. It's your job."
"My Prince, we must not be so careless with our friendship. You know your father has people watching us often and the five court advisors your father keeps on staff would love to replace me with someone of their choosing."
"I know what you're saying, but I can't help that, I'd never let those scum my father let's order him around when it concerns matters of state, tell me what to do! Even if I have to still deal with them as king, I wouldn't just take their word for anything unlike my father!"
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"Prince Seto, I've been searching for you."
"Dr. Solomon, my mother. How is she? Is she okay?"
"I am sorry, Seto. She didn't make it."
"What, no… she can't be…"
"Doctor. What of the child she was having?" Yami asked.
"You have a healthy baby brother, my prince."
"Just as you wanted Prince Seto, a brother." Yami said.
"I don't care. I don't want anything to do with him."
"That's too bad, because you are!" Yami said, taking Seto's hand. "Doctor is the baby in the nursery?"
"Yes, he is."
"Good." Yami said, dragging Seto down the hall.
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They stopped outside the nursery door.
"I'm not going in there!"
"You plan on breaking your promise?"
"What promise?"
"I seem to remember little brother…" Seto smiled. Yami didn't call him that often. "That you told your mother, you would take care of the baby. That you would love it and care for it, boy or girl!"
"Yes, well, that's when I thought mother was going to be here to love it and care for it."
"Seto, I understand you're angry with your brother for your mother's death. It's only natural to feel hostile at first, but I think you'll warm up to him once you see him. I loved Mistress Queen Anzu too. You know that my mother disappeared when I was two and never heard from again. Your mother cared for me and treated me the same as she did you. That's the reason we feel so close, almost like brothers. Your mother would want you to protect him and take care of him. You know that as well as I do!" As much as he wanted too, Seto couldn't argue with that, so he reluctantly obeyed and went into the room.
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As he walked in, he could hear his newborn baby brother, crying his eyes out. He walked closer to the crib so that he could see him. 'Maybe he isn't all that bad...' Seto thought, feeling sorry for him. Seto walked over closer; he didn't really know what he was supposed to do to quiet him. There was no one in the room to ask., so instinctively he went over and shushed him. The baby did not open his eyes but his cries turned into soft whimpers. "It's going to be okay, little one." Seto whispered, almost immediately, the baby became silent. Seto then gently picked him up and brought the baby to his chest. The baby then opened his eyes and when he saw his older brother, he started whining a bit. "Ssshh!" Seto put his finger to his mouth. "Quiet...Mokuba...Mokie." He whispered. Then to his surprise, the baby started to snuggle up to him. Seto was very surprised by Mokuba's actions but then smiled. Mokuba then stuck out a tiny fist and Seto gave him his finger.
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Just then Yami walked in and over to them. "I told you you'd warm up to him. It seems he's warmed up to you too. So what are you going to call him?"
"I thought Mokuba or Mokie."
"I think that is a great name." Yami said and as he touched the boy's tummy. He was surprised when the baby grabbed his finger with his other hand.
Seto giggled, "It seems he's warmed up to you too."
"I guess our little brother likes us then." Yami said.
"I guess so."
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After a few minutes, they were able to rock the baby to sleep.
"We'd best be going if your father finds us in here…"
Seto sighed and lightly rubbed his brother's stomach, "Yeah you're right. I guess we can spend more time with Mokie later."
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Six weeks later Seto and Yami were going to go see their brother when they stopped at the door hearing yelling.
"I didn't ask your opinion doctor. I asked if the child was strong enough to travel!"
"What's father doing in Mokie's room?" Seto whispered to Yami.
"I don't know, but it doesn't sound good." Yami whispered back.
Seto then opened the door and he walked in. Yami hid around the corner afraid to go in.
"Father, what are you doing in Mo…Mokuba's room?" Seto asked. He had to catch himself; he knew how his father hated nicknames.
"Well if you must know Seto, without your mother here I have no way to care for this child. I have you, so he's of no real use to me. I've often wondered if he was mine anyway!"
"Father, how could you say that? You're the one who did every whore in town! Mother may have despised you but she was loyal!"
Suddenly Seto found himself on the floor as his father violently stuck him across the face. "How dare you speak to me that way!"
"Master King Gozaburo, sire. You know you should not strike the child. It would not look good for your image to the people. If you were to beat him or even if it were to appear the child got into fights your reputation as well as that of the kingdom is at stake. I have told you this before."
The man soon found himself with a bloody nose. "You don't need to remind me or order me as to what to do with my own brat! As for you Seto, since you seem to have, for some reason, grown attached to this brat brother of yours, I'll go make the necessary arrangements for my departure while you. Say your goodbyes!"
"Goodbye?" Seto questioned.
"I told you, I have no use for the child, he would only be in the way and underfoot!"
"I'll take care of him! I promise he won't be in your way!"
"…and when would you have time for that? Between your studies, Seto?"
"Between me and Yami, I know we can do it!"
"Well that's a nice sentiment Seto, but my mind is made up!"
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After Yami saw the king leave, he walked in to find Seto holding Mokuba crying.
"What's wrong, Seto? What did he say? What happened to your face?"
"He hit me. Then he told me, he's taking Mokuba away!"
"What? Why? Where?"
Seto sniffed and looked at his brother, "I wish I knew. He said he didn't believe Mokie was his."
"That's insane! Your mother may have done a lot of things but I know she would never have cheated on your father!"
"I know that and so do you, but he won't believe it. Here hold him a minute." Seto said handing Mokuba to Yami. He then took off a crystal necklace, it had a big gold color ring attached to it and the ring had the seal of the kingdom on it. In value it wasn't worth much but to Seto, the sentimental value was priceless. He then placed it around the boy's neck.
"Seto what are you doing? Your grandfather gave it to you! That's why it's inscribed to you on the back of the ring."
"I know but I hope to be able to find him again someday and maybe he'll still have this necklace."
"Seto, the odds of him still having it by the time we're able to look for him again are outrageous!"
Seto smiled at Yami saying they would look for him. "I realize that, but since sentimental value is the only thing this ring is worth, maybe whoever takes him in will allow him to keep it. I can only hope he himself doesn't lose it." With that, Seto leaned forward placing a kiss on the baby's forehead.
Yami handed the baby back to Seto and placed a gentle kiss on the baby's cheek. He then went and started to pack the baby bag and on the bottom under the lining. He placed a bracelet that his father had given to him before he left to travel the country years ago. It was his gift to the baby he thought of as his little brother as well. "Seto, perhaps you should place the necklace in the hidden door of this bag, so that your father does not see it and take it."
Seto thought for a moment. "I don't like it, but you're right. Besides, Mokie may try to grab it and put it in his mouth. We wouldn't want him to choke on it."
"No, we wouldn't." Yami said removing the necklace. "Seto, did you notice that it glows when the two of you are together?"
"Yeah, actually I did notice that when I gave it to him. I don't understand why though. Grandfather never said anything about it being magic."
"…but then again, your grandfather was a very mysterious person."
"Tell me you're not one of those idiots that actually think he changed himself into a dragon."
"No, your grandfather may have known magic and may have conjured a dragon, but I do not think he could have survived being transformed into one."
"Good, I never have figured out how that stupid rumor got started to begin with."
"I believe your grandfather started that."
"How?"
"I believe he left and went into town and spread the rumor himself. It's said that an image of a dragon appeared over the skies the day he left."
"Now that doesn't prove anything! I know when we were little he'd make illusions that were so big and life like you'd almost think they were real."
"Yes, and seeing as your grandfather had rarely left the castle he would not have needed a disguise in order to talk to the townspeople."
"True father always hated that."
"Your father hates a lot of things, Seto." Yami said, placing the necklace next to his bracelet. Seto caught a glimpse as he was folding the cover.
"Yami you never go anywhere without your father's bracelet. It was all you have left of him!"
"Yes, but if you can give your necklace as a gift I can give my bracelet. This way there will be two things we will be able to look for when we go looking for him someday!"
Seto smiled and hugged his shoulders. "You're right big brother. We will find him again someday. I know we will!"
"I hope you're right, Seto. I hope you're right."
"Prince Seto, your father is waiting downstairs for the baby." A nurse said, walking into the room.
Seto nodded sadly as Yami handed her the baby bag and Seto handed her his brother.
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"Master King Gozaburo Kaiba, sire, here is the child and his things." He handed the baby and bag to Gozaburo on his horse.
"Good, I'll be back soon. Arthur?"
"Yeah my king?"
"As my advisor I trust you shall make sure both Seto and Yami have enough work to keep their minds occupied and you to keep the kingdom running smoothly till my return!"
"Certainly my king!"
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With that, he rode off. He slowed once on the outskirts of town. He was about two miles into the forest. The king was dressed in a cloak to keep from being recognized. Then he ran across a small farmhouse isolated from all but one other house about a block away. He saw a man working in the fields and approached him.
"You there."
"Me sir?"
"Yes, I was wondering if you knew of anyone around who would take in this infant. My wife died six weeks ago today and I have no way to care for it."
"Oh well, I would love to care for it. I have two daughters and my own son is six but very sickly at times. It would be nice to have a good strong son to help out someday."
"Good. I trust you to care for him then." Master King Gozaburo said, handing both the bag and the child to the man.
Satisfied Gozaburo rode off back towards the castle.
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The man then took the child to the house. "Vera look, a man just gave me this child!"
"Charles, what on earth are you doing accepting a child from a stranger? The man could have kidnapped him for all we know!"
"…but he sounded sincere. He said his wife died and…"
"…and you also believed the man that sold you that mule and told you it was really a horse too?!"
"…but…"
"We'll care for it till the rightful family can be found, but do note this is under protest. I have enough to do around here as it is much less having to deal with another mouth to feed!"
"So, what should we call it then?"
"Why should I care? Brat, kid, whatever."
"I'll call him JJ."
"Stupid name and doesn't even fit him."
"Well, unless you have a better suggestion."
"I told you, I don't care."
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Five years later Seto was studying as usual when his father's Advisor Arthur walked in.
"Prince Seto, I have news of your father."
Seto looked up from his studies not really caring. His father often called and said he wouldn't be returning when he said he was. Seto didn't really care much the more time he was away the less time he had to spend with him. "What now? He's met someone and he plans to stay longer."
"No, I'm afraid it's worse than that."
"How much worse? He married her?" The sixteen-year-old Prince asked.
"No, I'm afraid he was assassinated!"
"What?!" Seto asked, not sure he heard right.
"Yes I am afraid that within the next few days you will be crowned our new king!"
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At the same time in a small house in the forest, a couple of place guards rode up to the same house the king had left Mokuba at.
"My lady, you are the wife of Charles Yamaki."
"That's right and you are?"
"My name is Honda ma'am, and I'm here to inform you that your husband was killed."
"What how?"
"It seems that for some reason he was near the king as he was assassinated. Your husband unfortunately was in the way. I'm very sorry."
"Thank you." The woman said, closing the door.
The first thing she saw as she looked up was little JJ playing on the floor and the hatred she had for him already grew even more so. She felt that if it hadn't been for him. Her husband wouldn't have been in that town looking for more work because of the extra mouth they were because of him, forced to feed! Once she told the others of her father's death, they too turned on the small five year old. From that day forward he was locked away in the basement. He was only allowed out to learn to work and effectively be their slave!