Yes! Finally, I updated! And out of request of a reviewer, I have made this a LONGER chapter just for you reviewers out there! I hope that after all the time and effort, that this was worth the wait. Please, I'd appreciate if no one makes bad comments about my story, this is my first story ever on This chapter is about Yugi learns the truth about Atemu and who he really is, something that he may like and something he may not like. To find out, you must read it! Duh!
Thank you too all those who reviewed my story so far,I appriciate it and you gave me a reason to continue. And now...ON TO THE STORY!
Chapter 5: Truth
Darkness….that's all I saw was darkness…and I was scared. The pain was long gone…but the images were still there. Tea, slapping and hitting me…Ryou…lying on the ground like a dead dog. The smiles on the faces of Tea's friends… while holding me and watching me get hurt. But then the eyes, those cold blue eyes piercing into mine, was the last thing I saw before this darkness took me away. I felt cold…really cold, I was lost in my own world of darkness.
Then, out in a far distance, I saw a golden light. It seemed to pierce the darkness quite a bit. I felt like I was being pulled by it but I didn't put up any resistance. I felt warm as I was getting closer to it and I saw it took on a shape. The object that was giving out the light was right in front of me, I couldn't see it very well since it was glowing so brightly. I held in my hands, I never felt any thing like this. I can feel the outline of the object, it felt triangular…a solid pyramid shape.
Then, I felt warm, unfamiliar yet comforting arms were hugging me around my shoulders, they were glowing with gold as well. It held me close and tight…as if it was protecting me. Then, the person or what ever it is, the one who was holding me…spoke, "Little one…it's not safe to stay in this place. Please do not allow yourself to stay here…or else you'll be trapped here. It brings nothing but pain and suffering. It only takes you back into your time of sadness and anger." This voice…it sounded so strong yet so gentle…his voice…it froze my heart in time. I was in a trance by his gentle words and voice. His arms tightened around me and his I felt him whispering in my ear ever so soft yet exotic. "Let my light shine your way back to where you belong little one…let this Pyramid of light take you to the one who will show you true light of the millennium."
The light in my hands suddenly glowed so bright like the sun and swallowed me in.
Voices…I kept hearing voices from the outside of my mind. Sounded like arguing but then concerned. Someone was calling my name…and I felt someone holding my hand. Who is it? Is it him? The one in my dream? Even though I didn't want to wake up…I knew I had to sooner or later, so why not now. I slowly opened my eyes…trying to adjust to the light in the room. I stared up to the white ceiling…the room smelled like medicine and kind of a really clean smell. I felt the other person's hand tightening on mine and words that sounded far way and yet so very close.
"Yugi? Yugi? Can you hear me? Please!" the stranger asked so terrified.
"Grandpa?" My own voice sounded weak and very tired, I turned my head to my side and saw the relief look on my grandpa's face. I could see tears building up in his faded violet eyes. He lifted my hand to his face and held it there…as if he was praying.
"Yugi! Oh Yugi! How do you feel? I'm so happy that you're alright. You were in a coma for 3 days!" My grandpa said while wiping his tears away. 3 days he said? Tea can't hit that hard…can she…ow my stomach. OK…maybe she can.
"Grandpa…where am I?"
"You're in the hospital. After Seto Kaiba found you in the hall way with those girls. He scared them off pretty good the way he told me. But he was kind enough to bring you and Ryou here. How could Tea do this to you? What she did was unforgivable." That last part he said was said in such anger and hatred. The emotions my grandpa never showed in my entire life. But it's good to know that grandpa cares about me. I have to thank Kaiba-kun later for rescuing me and Ryou.
'Ryou?'
"Grandpa! Where is Ryou? Is he ok? How bad is he?" I ignored the pain in my stomach as I sat up really fast. Ryou is kind of like me…who are very weak physically but Ryou is worst then me…he can't even do a sportactivity with out spraining his ankle. I sometimes wonder how Ryou and Bakura make love with out sending Ryou to the hospital. Oh boy..Bakura…we're going to have to find shelter when it's raining fire.
"Calm down Yugi…he's alright...he's in the room next door resting as well. He may need to stay here for a little while longer until his doctor gives him his prescription. Bakura is out of town right now but you can bet that Seto called him for Ryou's sake." my grandpa told me…but I was now worried about myself…Bakura is going to kill me.
I gulped, 'for Ryou's sake or for my death?' I'm going to be in so much trouble when Bakura comes back in to town. There was a knock at the door.
"Come in!" I yelled out. Just then, Joey and Kaiba-kun came in…and as always, Joey is the first to greet me…but not like the usual way.
"YUGI! Are you ok! How many were there! Is anything broken…any disease or sprained muscles! Where are they? I'm going to kill them!" Joey was practically yelling in my ears and shaking me. I felt like I was going to pass out again as my eyes began to swirl from the shaking.
"All right Mutt…calm your self down…the shrimp is a tough kid" Kaiba-kun walked in my room casually with a bored expression on his face.
After a few minutes of trying to assure Joey that I'm alright…he finally released me. The room was still spinning but I got over it in a few seconds.
"Sorry Yuge…but after I heard about you from Kaiba…I couldn't help but worry about you. I mean…you were in a coma for 3 days straight…and we were all worried that you wouldn't wake up. Even Kaiba was calling the hospital every day and minute to check up on you and to see your conditions. But I'm so happy to see that you're alright." Joey was on a verge of crying again… he held it all in. I felt really happy that he cared so much for me…we knew each other since we were kids and ever since my parents died…he was always there for me…like a big brother. So you can say that I was pretty moved by his words and concerned for me.
"AAAwww…Joey! You don't have to worry…even though Tea did give me a good beaten…she couldn't have done enough damage to put me in an even worse condition than I was already in. But thank you Joey" I gave him my most sincere smile…I always give him that to let him know that I was alright now.
Joey smiled back at me, "ok Yuge…if you feel better then so am I"
I turned to Kaiba-kun….after what Joey as told me…I just had to know if it was true.
"Kaiba-kun….were you actually worried about me?" It was really hard to believe.
But, like typical Kaiba-kun…he never wants to reveal his true feelings or concerns.
He snorted, "Please…the only reason why I called the hospital so many times was because the flee bag mutt wouldn't stop crying and shouting at me to call the hospital, and to show my concern about you."
I should have known. (sigh)
"Besides…the mutt also threatened me that if I didn't do anything...then I don't get any pleasure after the last few days. It seems the mutt took my saying 'Business before Pleasure.' Kaiba-kun had a scowl look on his face.
"Well of course I threatened you with that quote… it was the only way to get you to do anything that I say so there rich boy!" Joey suddenly shouted out at Kaiba-kun. This was entertaining an all…but weren't they saying their private life a little too much? To Kaiba-kun…I guess its no big deal.
"Whatever mutt…just remember, you have to make up with your late times when we get back to my place." Kaiba-kun scowled at Joey but then his face turned to a smirk and pulled Joey to him and said in a dark voice, "And I promise you…after I get done with you, you won't be able to walk for a month." I can see that Joey was blushing all in the face and speechless…for once in his life.
"Honestly you two! Can't you see this is a public place and that's an inappropriate conversation in front of this poor old man and his poor innocent Grandchild? My boy…you aren't traumatized again now are you?" My grandpa can handle of homosexual people but not when they get too involved in front of him. I can also feel myself getting red in the face.
"No grandpa, I'm alright. Joey's wining and Kaiba-kun's desire is nothing new for me to see. So don't worry grandpa."
I chuckled lightly, but then I was interrupted by my stomach. It growled so loud that it could be mistaken for a creature under my bed. My grandpa started laughing, "I see that someone is hungry, not that I blame you my boy, you haven't eaten for quite awhile."
"I also didn't eat anything for lunch on the day I was out cold. So I guess that's why I feel so weak." I chuckled nervously.
"Well then…all the better reason to get you as much food as possible. I can't have my only grandchild lack of strength and hunger!" Grandpa stuck his fist up in the air with a reassuring smile on his face. I sweat dropped at that.
"Is Yugi alright now…?" A soft voice spoke out of no where; I recognize that British accent anywhere. We all looked at my door and saw Ryou leaning against it. He looked really tired but very happy to see me.
"Ryou! How are you feeling?" I couldn't hold my happiness in as I saw him standing on his own. He walked towards my bed and sat on it and gave me a small smile. He had a medical bandage wrapped around his forehead but he still didn't look bothered by it.
"I'm quit alright now Yugi. My doctors gave me so pain relievers and I had plenty of rest. But I'm more concerned about you. How do you feel?" That's Ryou for you…he's always more concerned about others health than his own.
"I'm fit as a fiddle Ryou!" I lifted my arms up high to show him my health. "So don't worry about me. How long do you have to stay here in the hospital?"
"I can actually go home today if I want. I just need plenty of rest and then I'll be back on my feet in no time." He gave a small thumb up… but I can still see that he needs rest. His face was a little red and had a few sweat drops o his face. A fever…but I didn't want to ruin his happy mood with my worries. That's when the room silence was interrupted by another sound of hungry stomach and this time, it wasn't coming from me. We all looked down at Ryou and he blushed a bit…along with his already feverish cheeks. Then my stomach echoed back with its own growl…my cheeks turned pink. My grandfather laughed at the two of us "Hahaha well now…this is an interesting turn event. Now how about I go and get you something down at the cafeteria? We do want your strength to rise from your bed rest."
I couldn't help but nod my head at him, I as pretty hungry after all. "Thanks grandpa, anything is fine." Ryou turned to grandpa, "I'll come along as well Mr. Mouto, I just hope that they have good food here." Ryou got up from my bed and walked towards the door. "I do hope that you get better Yugi, and please don't worry, I didn't tell Ryou of what really happened at school. I just simply said that I had a high fever and came here for awhile." He gave me a small nod with a smile and walked out the room with my grandpa behind him. I can finally breath now, I'm glad that Ryou didn't tell Bakura of the incident or else I might as well live in this hospital.
"Mutt, why don't you go with the old man and the other runt as well? I have some important information with the shrimp." Kaiba-kun suddenly said out of the blue…and why is he starring at me? And can't he stop giving us cruel names for once? Joey and I gave Kaiba-kun a confused look. "I have some important matters with the shrimp…it includes a certain someone you two met." Joey nodded his head, "Ok…Yuge…you just get better ok? I'll see ya later." He opened the door and left silently, closing the door behind him. Now it was just me and Kaiba-kun, for some reason, I felt scared. Kaiba-kun pulled a chair next to my bed, crossed his legs and his arms and gave me a stern look.
I gulped silently, "so…what's up? What did you want to speak to me about exactly?" I laced my fingers together since I was nervous and I shyly looked up to Kaiba-kun. "Did you really bring me here? And Ryou?"
He sighed silently and closed his eyes, "yes I did…I was on my way to your school to pick up the mutt for our lunch date, but on my way to your class, I spotted Tea and her bitches hitting you. You can say that I scared them off quite a bit. I took you and Ryou to the nurses' office but you didn't wake up at all…so the mutt and I drove the both of you to the hospital. And since then…you've been in a weak coma." I was kind of shocked to hear the truth from him; I mean…he's the only friend I know who has those kinds of deep blue eyes. Another thought just came to me.
"What happened to Tea and the other girls?" I asked; almost a whisper since I can never get there faces out of my head. Kaiba-kun opened his eyes and smirked. "Well…after taking you and Ryou to the office, I had a little chit chat with the principal about those bitches. I was currently the witness and so I had them suspended from school for quite a while. So don't get worried over nothing, shrimp." He chuckled in a dark way…even though I was happy that they got what they deserved; I don't think that's why Kaiba-kun wanted to talk to me about.
"But really, what did you want to talk about?" His smirked turned upside down. He took some folded papers and an envelope out of his white leather jacket. He handed me the envelope to me, it was kind of thick. I opened it and what I took out was some photographs. Pictures…of me! Wait a minute? ME! No…not me…but someone who looks like me. A lot like me…and yet there are some difference traits of this person. But…he looked very…handsome; there was no way this was me! It was a close up shot of the face and he was smiling. This guy had the same star shape black hair tinted with red…well more like magenta…as me. His golden bangs were in the same order as I am, but he had one golden bang sticking up like a lightning bolt and one on each side of his head going in opposite direction. His face…was a darker skin than mine, tanned most likely. His cheek bones were higher and his face was more masculine than mine could ever be. His eyes, was the real main piece of the picture that caught my attention. It was a crimson color, very deep crimson, I feel as if it was really looking into my soul. But, they were beautiful and full of life and yet mischief. I couldn't tear my eyes away from his face, more like his eyes; I can feel my face becoming scarlet red. I was tracing the outline of his face with my thumb when my thoughts were broken by one simple word.
"Atemu"
I looked up to Kaiba-kun, startled but confused of what he just said. "W-what?" He looked at me with his one of a kind smirk. "That person who you are looking at, the person who you admire…is my cousin who is in Egypt…Atemu. Yugi, this is the guy who you seemed to be attracted to already." I couldn't believe it…I just couldn't believe it. I was looking at Kaiba-kun like he grew another head or something. 'This couldn't be him, the one who makes me feel so much better and the one who I can really count on as a friend. I can hardly say it…but I managed it as a small whisper to myself. "A-Atemu." I looked at the picture again and with my shaken hands…I flipped to some more of the pictures, mainly all with Atemu in it. I flipped to one with him and his arms hanged on two other peoples' shoulders. One was a boy, about my age, who had spiked, long, sandy blond hair; kind of like Ryou but just a little shorter. He too looked Egyptian, tanned skin; he had dark violet eyes. He had such a cute smile on his face…almost like a child. Atemu's other arm was resting on the shoulder of taller man, you can tell since the man has to bend a down a bit to get in the picture and be at the same height as Atemu and the other boy. This man had bright yellow eyes and the only hair he has was in a small ponytail. The strange part too was that the man had tattoos on his face, hieroglyphics to be exact. (I'm too lazy to describe the clothing, basically they're wearing the clothes from battle city. Same goes with Yami, just with out the coat) All three looked happy; each with a smile on their face and in the back ground was beautiful golden sand and a pyramid that had a shine on the top.
"The boy and man you see are his other cousins. The blond one his Malik, he's 16 and he's being home schooled by his parents as well as his older sister, Ishizu and older brother; the tall man with tattooed face. His name is Odion, he's the oldest sibling of the three." Kaiba-kun was explaining to me about the people in this picture. I already know Ishizu, so I won't need a lesson about her…but I didn't know she had siblings. But my main focus was on another picture of Atemu. This picture was taken from a certain angle behind him; he was leaning on a railing and was looking out of a balcony. You can see some other pyramids and some bazaars in the background. I was hypnotized by the side his face and his gentle eyes that I loved; seemed as if looking for something with curiosity and yet loneliness.
" Kaiba-kun, why didn't you show me these pictures before? You could've given them to me after I first met him or you could've sent them in my email!" I gave him my babyish pout, well that's what everyone calls it when I get mad or frustrated. Cute, but serious.
"Hey now, don't get angry over nothing! These pictures were recently sent to me to give to you, along with this email." Kaiba-kun unfolded one of the papers he took out and handed it to me. "Since you didn't come online for awhile, Atemu got worried and sent me and email, specifically asking for you." I opened the paper and there was an email in it. It was addressed to me and it was sent today early this morning, about five hours ago since was sent at 8:36 am and now its 1:36 pm. I began to read the email;
Yugi,
How are you doing now? Are you ok? Seto told me of what happened. I can't believe it, and right after our text conversation too. I wish I could've been there to prevent what happened to you and your friend. I was hoping to see you online, but you weren't there for a few days, I was getting worried. It still kind of lonely with out you, even with Seto and Joey online, it's still not the same with out you. I hope that you get this email the same day as I sent it, sometimes Seto has his head full hot air and intends to forget such 'pathetic' reasons as he would say. I suspect by the now that Seto told you about me and Tea, please don't get the wrong idea, I intended to tell you but I didn't think it was important until now. And Tea didn't and still doesn't know about us so you're safe. Don't worry; I will have a talk with Tea for sure when I go back to Japan. Please get well soon, and I'm sorry for Tea's misbehavior. May you be in good health, my Aibou.
Sincerely yours; Atemu
p.s. when you go home or when ever you're out of the hospital, there will be a package waiting for you by me. Hope you like the pictures, damn you Ishizu!
I couldn't help but laugh at that last comment about his cousin. So, he was worried about me? I never suspect that he would get worried about someone he doesn't know, let alone a younger boy. But what does he mean about him and Tea? I stared at Kaiba-kun with a confused stare.
"I think it's time that I told you the truth, since my knuckle head cousin didn't tell you in the beginning like he should." He sighed and I stayed silent to hear him speak again. "Atemu is the president of the Cairo Inner Beauty Company. The very company that designs clothing, jewelery and make up for women all over the world." But…that can't be right. "But how? I thought the man was…" Kaiba-kun didn't let me finish. "You probably don't recongnize his name as 'Atemu Ishtar' but perhaps 'Yami'?" Now I was shocked, I know the name Yami. "Yami! He's the most famous man alive, he design clothing when he was only 14 and continued when it came to make up and Jewelery. I heard that he's now making clothing for men too. That's why that name was so familiar, it was Atemu's MSN name!" I was so excited I couldn't help but jump up and down. I'm friends with the most popular guy, the one that every woman wants to marry and get involved with. "Yugi! This is serious, and If you want to be cautious, listen up!" Kaiba-kun snapped at me. I sat down right away and decided that it was best to keep my mouth shut. "I'm sure you noticed why Tea gets all the new clothing specials of Yami's company, right?" I nodded my head. "The reason is…." He closed his eyes and had an irritated and angry expression on his face. "Yugi, Tea…is Atemu's girlfriend. She has been for a couple of years now." For some reason, my heart felt like it lost a piece. "Now out of concern for you and Atemu…I think it's the best choice to leave Tea alone when she returns, don't look at her, don't talk to her, don't even try to be in her presence." Kaiba-kun then looked at me, but I couldn't seem to focus on him or breath, I'm still trying to get all this new information through my head and heart.
"Do you understand?" I heard his question, but couldn't say any thing. All I did; was nod.
I was finally able to get out of the hospital, after taking a few aspirins with my headache I had just few minutes ago. But, even though I was glad to get out of there and riding in Kaiba-kun's limo to get far away from it too, I didn't feel like doing anything. I didn't even feel like talking to Atemu or Yami, what ever he wants to be called, it didn't matter to me anymore. My grandpa was talking and talking some more and Joey was complaining about something to Kaiba-kun again; who had a very annoyed face on him but I shut all that down from my mind and looked out my window and stared off to distance.
Grandpa and I were dropped off at our game shop and Joey left with Kaiba-kun to do what ever. "So my boy, you still hungry? I know that the hospital food was terrible, believe me, I tried it, Yuck! So...I can fix something to eat for you if you want." I just simply went to the door where our home and game shop was connected, I wasn't hungry, "No thanks grandpa, I'm just going to go watch tv or something." Before I left, my grandpa suddenly surprised me, "OH! I almost forgot! Yugi, this arrived for you today. I left it here on the store counter. It's a heavy package, and it's was from someone name Atemu Ishtar." I looked on the store counter and just like grandpa said, it was a package. I went to pick it up, but it was indeed heavy, with some effort and upper body strength, I walked towards the staircase that leads upstairs. "I'll be up in my room for awhile grandpa; I'll come down for dinner ok?" I walked as fast as I could up the stairs and into my room. I locked my door and place the package on my desk. There was a stamp on it, from Egypt, Cairo. It was addressed to me and signed 'by Atemu' on the bottom.
I ripped the tape off and slowly opened the top; there was a lot of white plastic things in it, guess to protect the merchandise from damage. I took most of those annoying things out of the package, but then i felt something hard. I picked up the object, it was a pure gold box or container with so many egyptian heiroglyphics on in it, including the Eye of Horus in the front. Warmth, such warmth I felt; if felt so familiar. For some reason, I'm getting flashbacks of my dream, the golden light andthe stranger holding me tightly. Opening the container, there was a small gleam of light with in it, and as the light faded, it revealed golden pieces. Pieces that seems to build a puzzle of some sort. Well, I'm not one to complain, I'm always up for a challenge when it comes to games. There was a letter in the package as well with a small photo in a frame. It was Atemu and his cousins, Ishizu, Malik and Odion. The whole Ishtar family I guess. They were all smiling and they were dressed in ancient Eyptian clothing. Ishizu was in a priestess outfit, Malik dressed as a priest, Odion in a soldiers armor and finally, Atemu in a Pharoahs costume. (Once again...too lazy to descibe thedetails of the clothing) I opened the letter and read;
Hey Yugi,
I hope that you like the present, it was from all of us, but I put more of myself in the gift. It's a puzzle, I don't really know what it'll look likebut since you like games alot, I thought that you would like this puzzle and find out for yourself. I hope that you feel better, I don't want you to get hurt again. Hey guess what? I'm coming to Japan early. I got an email from my college...and they have alot of classes going on there and I need to go back so I can move up a grade. nn By the time you get this package...I'll probably be on the plane already. Seto emailed me...saying that he'll find a way for us to see each other. I really want to see you soon, aibou. Ok, see ya later, hopefully the next day or so. Bye!
Atemu
My heart was racing, my face was pink, I was happy again. Atemu is coming! He's coming! But what if he's already here? Oh no! what to do...what to do. I think I'll think it over while I'm putting this puzzle together. I turned off my lights except my lamp light and sat in my desk. 'I know this is going to be along day and night, ok, lets get started.' I began putting some of the pieces together, but they were so complicated and they were so many. But I'm doing this for me and for Atemu, I want to show him this before I see him. It's going to be a very long night after all.
Joey, Kaiba-kun and I were eating ice cream, it was a beatiful day outside so we decided to walk downtown for awhile. I really didn't mind, but i was tired from my all nighter work, plus I wasn't really feeling good. We were watching one of those big tv screens on the buildings for new ads that came out. Especially the ones for Atemu's new clothes designs that recently came out, almost every girl today was wearing them. Then they show some more ads for mens clothing designs, like the new shoes that Joey wanted to get so bad. "C'mon Kaiba! I want one of those shoes when they are out!I need to show off some street punks that I rule the block around my house and those shoes will do the trick!" As usual, Joey was trying to brag Kaiba-kun to get him something new.
"Forget it mutt! I'm not waisting my time or money on some stupid shoes, plus you got nothing to rule but you brainless, thick head of yours. Why don't you learn to play duel monster more, dueling monkey" While those two were going at each other's throats, I was focusing on the subject that Atemu could be here. "Hey guys, I'm going to head home now. I have this big headache and I think I'll rest." Joey then put his hand on my forehead, "Yup, you do feel alittle warm Yuge, do you want me to walk you home?"
"No, that's ok Joey, I can manage. While I'm gone, you might want to charge Kaiba-kun for another ice cream cone." I pointed at his other hand, which was previouslyholding a cone but now is in the hands of his boyfriend.I was already walking whenI heardJoeygoing to a mad dog stage, "RICH BOY! THAT WAS MY ICE CREAM CONE YOU SON OF A-" Joey was screaming louder than a elephant in a bad mood. And I was off back home. 'Sheesh, only a guy can take so much argueing a day or a week.
I can't help but feel dizzy, it was so nice out and yet I feel as if the sun was burning on me. My eye lids felt like they were going to close on me, and my cheeks felt warm. Lots of people were passing me as I walked on the side walk towards my home. 'Maybe when I get home, I'll make a chocolate shake with whip cream and a cherry on top. Then I'll take some aspirins and get some rest.' I stopped at the corner, waiting for the red light and the walking sign. 'Damn; my head, hurry up and change light!' The green light turned to red and then the walk sign turned on. 'Finally, too many sounds going on, must get home and…' as I was crossing the busy street, all the strength left my legs and I fell in the middle of the street. I tried to get up, but my head kept pounding harder with every car horn echoing and people screaming. As I sat up, a loud horn kept beeping. I looked to my right and saw a truck honking and speeding my way. I couldn't move and the truck was trying to slow down but it was still too fast. I was like a deer, I was too scared to move, all I could do was sit in the middle of the road and watch it coming closer and closer. I was then tackled hard by someone; arms were holding me tightly to their chest as we slid across the street just seconds before the truck hit us. The truck stopped; tires making horrible screeching sounds, the truck driver yelled at me and the stranger; who was sitting up a bit with me in his arms. "Hey kid! What are you! Crazy! Boy! Keep your younger brother off the streets next time!" 'Younger brother?' The driver then rode off. I was breathing hard and by the way this guy's chest is moving, so was he. I opened my eyes a bit to see who was holding me, butall I could see was a dark figure with crimson eyes staring down at me with concern, worry and relief in them. With all the excitement and my headache, I fainted.
HAHAHA! Cliff hanger! I always wanted to do that! Sorry guys...but I'm still thinking of events to happen between Yugi and Yami...but it's complicated. So I won't update for awhile again. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Until next time! Bye!