Wow, what a sinple yet genius premise * _ * hoping there will be more some day :)

Wow, I've been having some very dramatic stories in my mind as well about the ending, I never thought I would fine one that fits so well with my own mindset. Anyway, the story was so very interesting and I love how you built up the drama even though I'm a bit sad that for this to work Yuugi had to lose the duel. I admit I simply like that silent strength of Yuugi that had been growing under everyone's nose without anyone realising until at least the Memory Arc and Yuugi's fight against Yami no Bakura began. I love a portrait of a strong Yuugi who doesn't have to hide behind Atemu. Though even though Yuugi lost, you compromised that with Atemu's breakdown, because if not through the win, then Yuugi showed his silent strength right there, when he stayed strong and calm and tried to fiercely protect Atemu against going with him. Of course he had to lose in the end, because Atemu can be stubborn if he needs to. I'm a bit sad that this means Yuugi and Atemu leave their friends alone. I usually like that they share their adventures at least with Jonouchi, Honda, Anzu and Bakura. Especially Jonouchi has a soft spot in my heart for being such a good friend to Yuugi and Atemu.

Anyway, wonderful, strong, emotional chapter. Looking at the date of the update I weep the fact that this fanfic seems to be abandoned, because it's so hard to find such a well written story anywhere these days, especially one that combines the present and Ancient Egypt, as it would seem to be the case when one looks at the end of the chapter. I understand that sometimes interests simply change and real life takes up time to prevent writing. But it still is a loss of a really well written, promising YGO fanfic.

Sincerely

Atemue

Well, let me just continue torturing my heart by reading more of your well-written Yugioh fanfiction. And I would be a hypocrite begging for a continuation, so I will accept that this is probably all we will ever get but... boy was it worth the read. Just like with capturing the mood of early Yugioh in Sight the King, here again you manage to perfectly capture the tone and mood of the Memories Arc. All the themes are there, including Yuugi working to prove to himself that he's strong, Atem encouragingly taking Yuugi seriously as a challenger, and his friends wanting Atem to stay.

Getting to be in Yuugi's head as he's battling Atem and watching him sort through game strategies desperately trying to stay calm and fight was really fun. You're great at character-analysis and applying that understanding to your writing. It really felt like I was re-reading the final duel between Yuugi and Atem, but now with more and BETTER and more VIVID detail! Their small mannerisms were so spot-on during the duel, right down to how they held their cards and the small ticks in their facial expressions. It was beautiful.

All the emotions are so well expressed through character's words and actions, it never feels melodramatic when you make Atem rage and cry. I really liked the way Atem smashed his duel disk in rage, and how that detail became very relevant when Yuugi awoke in the boat with two duel disks on his arm. It was also a beautiful and tragic image how when the duel disk smashed, random bits of monster and spell hologram were being projected everywhere. That may as well have been Atem's heart and mind at the moment. Reading your work feels so cannon, I may as well be reading the Yugioh manga.

And for the record, you almost just made me cry at work. I was reading Atem slowly realizing that in winning, Yuugi had to die in his place and... and how Yuugi had already known and resigned himself, and I nearly sobbed into my lunch. I physically didn't since there was a coworker not two meters from where I'm sitting, but damn was there a lot of internal crying. Sugoroku saying that he wished he'd never given Yuugi the puzzle, and Yuugi quietly agreeing broke my damn heart.

I'm crying right now in fact.

Good job, you genius jerk. haha

And thank you for putting so much research and care into all your work. Even though this fic never got finished, I really appreciated how in your author's notes you mentioned that you put quality of writing and accurate representation of Egypt over spitting out a weekly quota. Thank you for caring about good writing.

*mouths, too confused to voice it* 'What. The. Hell?' *regains voice* The Memory RPG? REALLY?! *distressed* What's going on?!

Okay... so... I have a lot I want to say here, but I'm probably going to keep this short because really, there's too much to say and I can't keep track of it all. Later, I'll probably look at this review and think, "Oh, darn, I forgot to mention X as well, like I wanted to!" But really, it's inevitable because there's too much to say.

Now... I hated Puzzleshipping and yaoi in general. Then I read you "Sight the King" and lowly I've been drawn into this web where I keep looking at more Puzzleshipping fics because I hope that somehow, someone will write something as good as that story. Generally, the fics I come across are disappointing, but that's not the point; the point is that you converted me. I still don't consider myself a Puzzleshipper, because I don't pair them up on my own, but I've come to enjoy the talent that people put into the pairing.

(Though is this story Puzzleshipping? I assume it is, because that's what you've done before and because of all the subtext between Yami and Yugi, but you never explicitly say it anywhere. Perhaps you're just playing with our expectations, and suddenly it will be a different slash pairing. Who knows? I'm game for that.)

Now... this story is brilliant. It's only one chapter long, and it's already brilliant. It already broke my heart, really. I love Yugi, I love your interpretation of him here. He's strong-stronger, in some ways, than Atem, and ready to face his death with dignity. I love his friends: Jou, and his strength as well, and Anzu, who really can't help that she loves one more than the other, though it breaks my heart for Yugi...again...

What I really want to know, though, is if this will ever be continued. I mean... it's been six years since you've even gone on here. You said you were working on completing it before you posted it, so I assume that there is at least a little more... but you never posted it, so I assume you lost interest. If you have anything else written, anything AT ALL... please post it? I mean, I'd rather have a few more chapters than nothing else at all...

I'm not even sure if you'll see this review, but if you do, please just tell me whether or not there's more/whether or not you are thinking of posting it. It would be nice to get a clear confirmation either way... though I supposed six years of nothing is pretty clear as it is...

Anyway, my begging for more aside, thank you for writing this, even if it did leave me hanging. Thank you for your hard work, thank you for "Sight the King" and all your other stories. You are a wonderful writer, and I wish you the best of luck, even if you never give another peep on this website.

Please, please continue this. It's frustrating to see puzzleshipping with this kind of a Yugi but, god, is it not satisfying. I really like Atem's character, his rant really pulled the rug from under me. Also his constant need to hold hands with his partner added some darker undertone that truly bode well with me, what with Yugi not really accepting it. It's like a child, or parasite (quoting you) not wanting to let go of its anchor, or in this case perhaps even a person of great (love) interest. Who is to say what kind of relationship is healthy if both are more or less content with how things are?
I admit being scared for Atem. It seems like he truly got absorbed in Yugi or then was left behind. Hopefully you can, if you continue, which I sincerely hope, pull this off. It looks like this will become another fanfiction masterpiece.
A tiny request of mine, will you still keep their relationship brimming with hinted darker quality like it had in this chapter? I've read too many awful lovely-dovey fics and the normal kind of healthy relationship got old fast.

Lord, I love your Yuugi. No one has ever portrayed him as well.

And Lord, your ship, I love your Yami/Yuugi ship. Sight the King can single-handedly be everything I need for it. But of course, being the greedy creature that I am, I wouldn't mind more. Nope, definitely not minding.

It's been 5 years though, so I should probably give up on all hopes. But just in case that you still have some thoughts, fleeting as they might be, of continuing where you've left off, please know that there is at least one person (though I suspect more) who'll be very very happy. If you by some miracles, update, no matter how much time has passed by, she will still be willing to re-read the whole chapter, just to refresh her memory and be reminded of how awesome your story is.

Thank you so much for writing.

San,

best yugioh fic ever

Okay now this is art! I hope there's more.

First I want to say that you have me hooked line and sinker with this story. Yugi loosing the ceremonial duel through me for a whirl a bit, as did the result of his losing. But regardless this story is really well done so far and I love it.

So I don't know if this is a long shot or not, if you've dropped off the face of the internet, the world or just moved along as life makes us, but if you ever decide to continue it would be much appreciated.

It just doesn't feel right to end before the journey's begun, but I understand if you're venturing in other areas. Whether you choose to continue or not, just know that this is one of the few worthwhile projects found on this site.

Wishing all is well,

Troubadour

I feel that I just have to say, once again, Sight the King was an amazing epic. I just know this one will be too. What scares me is that this is 2012 and you haven't updated this ever! Sorry to be pushy, but you have me hooked on your stories (Yugioh) right now because of your amazing character portrayals. It'd be a shame to see this story go undeveloped. I do hope you get time for it at some point.

~ Extreme Kiwi

This story makes me really sad...I love it. Any chance that you might update, or at least make this a oneshot instead? It could stand on it's own by just ending it before they get to the gate.

This is great i hope you write more -

that must seriously suck. is yuugi supposed to finish up something in ancient egypt, or is he actually in the afterlife?

update soon, please?,

brittney

So...uh...I gotta say, beautiful story. Gripping intro. So I can only hope that your author's note still applies, seeing how you mention updating in some months, and yet it's already been over two years.

In any case, I hope you're still writing! :)