:: Kitzaku-san ::

Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh!, Otogi or anything else for that matter. But I do have a Harpy's Brother and they are WAY kick ass!

Authoress Note: HELLO?! If Otogi is such a Sex God, where are all the stories with him in it? I would have written one MUCH sooner, but when writer's block is trying to eat through your pajamas when you sleep at night, it's not very fun at all. -.-;

Remember: It's short because it's a prologue!

:: A Roll of the Dice ::

What is it about the new guy that makes everyone stare so much? Icy cold stares that penetrate the soul with much more certainty than a knife. It's as if everyone had gotten tired of everyone staring at each other, and the newcomer was someone they could place their forgotten glances on.

That was how Otogi felt. Sure, one might think his life became easier after he'd gained Yugi's trust and companionship. But somehow, things just didn't feel the same anymore. The drive to keep competing, the sudden rush of adrenaline whenever Yugi and his followers entered the room vanished, along with any excitement.

Everyone loves a story with a good ending. They love stories with a conflict, a plot. Whether it be internal, external or both. But if everyone lives in peace all the time, where's the fun in that?

And things are no better when you're the new member of the group. They treat you like you don't know anything, and all you can do is cheer from the sidelines. Who wants to cheer from the sidelines? Sure, Anzu did all the time. But then again, that's about all she could do anyway. Giving speeches did not count.

So Otogi was left in to plunder in shame, peace and the stillness of forgotten adrenaline. While the others battled, blindly, but still proudly in their endless games of Duel Monsters and worst of all: love.

This is the story of a young boy and his own quest to be accepted in life, friendship, and most of all: love.

After all, we cannot control our own fate, whether we like it or not. So who really can determine who we fall in love with? It's a roll of the dice...

~*~

:: Ending Notes::

Kitzaku-san:Alrighty! Remember reviewers, this is a Prologue. I'm trying to size up the story and it won't be as boring as this I promise! It's just an... extended summary so-to-speak, alright?

Yugi Muse: Erm... Oh, well in that case, I don't like it. It's way too sappy.

Kitzaku: I didn't ask YOU!

Otogi: I am such a good muse. Go me!

Kitzaku: Sure. –blink- Anyway, review if you want me to go on. And please, please Puh-LEASE give me your opinion on who Otogi should be with! I'm pining over Seto, Jou, Malik, Ryou or one of the Yami's... Actually- Honda's in there too. So please! I need the advice!