[IC] Yugioh: The King's Shadow

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena locked with the creature, her staff glowing brightly. Suddenly she jumped back, breathing hard. Then what she saw next made her go white. Yugi was trying to get up and the creature saw him. It hissed and flew at him, barely awake enough to move. Serena jumped and ran for Yugi, the creature charging up another attack. She landed in front of him and hugged him just as the three rounded the corner. The creature released the blast and Serena held Yugi to her tightly. She closed her eyes as the blast hit her in the back. She cried out but didn't move, fighting to stay on her feet. The blast kept going, Serena laying Yugi back and holding herself up as the blast hit her. She fought hard then saw Yami and she smiled weakly. Her eyes were still glowing as she fought against the blast and she said weakly "Atem..." The blast finished and the creature screamed, Serena falling to her knees, her back smoking.

[Jazz]

The three young men came around to see what made Yami's insides drop to his feet, his face paled, crimson eyes widened in fear. Kaiba in complete disbelief and something else Seto didnt know what it was but kept him rooted. Joey too looked to the scene in fear. None of them could see to say anything, nor make a move. Yami's eyes trained on Serena, heard the unmistakeable sound of his true name. One none of his friends nor himself uttered for they had no idea what would happen. But Yami heard it and felt something within him raise, a power he would never use anytime. His lowered his head a little before he lifted his head with a fire in his eyes. He took a step forward, his Millennium Puzzle glowed. Standing tall and proud as if the pharaoh within him was making a stand that would make this creature think twice. "You do not belong here, creature! Begone, I banish you from this realm and never return!" He declared, Placing one more cared on his field. "Dark Magician! I summon you!" With that Mahad had been summoned. A trap card appeared to be the card, Spellbinding Circle that had appeared around the creature. Without a word, Mahad pointed his staff at the creature and used Dark Magic Attack against the creature and Gearfried by unleashing his attack on it next.

[MegaraFoxfire]

The creature hissed and tried to escape but to no good. Serena's deck glowed and Guardian of the King appeared, floating by Mahad. She followed his attack and hit the creature with Gearfree, both blades running the creature thru. It hissed one last time and a voice that made blood run cold said "this is not the end Pharoh...your shadow may have stopped me this time...but she won't be around forever..." The creature exploded, guardian shilding the group with her sword. Then the creature was no more.

Yugi moaned, trying to sit up fully, looking around. "What...happened..." He then looked up and saw Serena leaning over him, still shielding him. He stared in horror as he slowly saw what had happened. Serena smiled weakly and said "it's....alright...you and Yami...are....safe...." She got to her feet slowly, her eyes clouded over as Yugi tried to get up to help her. She looked at Yami and said "I told you...I would keep you safe...in any....life..." She fell to the side, her strength gone.

[Jazz]

The Pharaoh looked at the creature with a cold glare at the statement the creature made. The circle had exploded with the creature with Mahad looked to Yami who looked like the Pharaoh he knew. But noticed his power had been awoken. He sensed this when he was summoned. His eyes a slightly brighter crimson color. He looked to the Guardian of the Pharaoh and nodded to her. Joey had come back to his senses in time to see Serena had been able to somehow get to her feet, Yugi awake and clearly scared. The blonde ran to Serena to catch her. "I got her Yug'!" Catching her before she was close to meeting with concrete. "I'll get her to a hospital, man. There is no way we can treat this." Joey assured. By then, The dragons, Lord of D., and defender had taken their leave. Though Mahad had not for he did not know what the Pharaoh was going to do. "My King. The threat is gone." Mahad said as he kneeled before him. The pharaoh looked to Serena. "Will she be alright? How bad is it?" He asked to no one in general, though seemed strong, tears were forming in his eyes. Seto looked to Yami, wondering exactly was going on though motioned for Joey to follow him as hey called his limo.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi slowly got up, shaking badly. "Serena...how...I..." Serena was in bad shape, her back smoking still. She stirred, but was in no shape to do anything. The guardian moved next to Mahad and said "my king...your shadow needs your care, not to fight nothing there. Go to her...that's what she needs" she turned to Mahad and said "I'm going to track where that thing came from...figure out how it was able to be here without a duelist..." She vanished quickly. Yugi went to Yami, tears rolling down his face. "Yami...did I...did I do that to Serena?"

[Jazz]

The Pharaoh looked to the Guardian of the Pharaoh and nodded once. Mahad rose, looking to the Guardian and nodded. "Very well. I will stay and watch over them." He said to her before she vanished. Yami had been looking to Serena's wounded form as Joey and Seto went to take her to a hospital. Though hearing Yugi, turned to give him his undivided attention, seeing him in tears. His eyes still a bright crimson but smiled, though sadly. Kneeled before him and proceeded to try and wipe the tears from his eyes and cheeks. "No, no please do not think that, Yugi. I may not know what has happened before I arrived, but do not think it was your doing. We would have done the same. You have a big heart." Tears that formed within The pharaoh's eyes though soon fell after he spoke, his voice threatened to break but he forbid it. "Come. Let's go with Serena to the hospital. I am sure she would like to make sure you and I are well." He explained, standing when and if Yugi would agree.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi nodded slowly, wiping his eyes before following the others to the car. He watched as Joey carried Serena and put her into the car. Serena was shaking and turning her head as they drove to the hospital. Yugi looked at Yami and said "what happened to her Yami?"

[Jazz]

Yami had not wipe his tears from his face which would later stain his cheeks but he didn't seem to care. Upon being in the Limo with Seto, Joey, Serena and Yugi, the pharaoh had sat silent, his attention seemed to be on her than really anything else until Yugi broke the silence. Hearing his queation, he answered but didnt really keep his attention but not his eyes. "A creature attacked her as she defended you. From what seemed to have happened, the creature went after you. However only could get in the way. When.we got there, she took a few shots to the back till we able to step in a rid of it."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi looked down at Serena who was laying on the seat and said "why did I fight back? The last thing I remember was going after her then feeling light headed and dizzy...like my strength was gone" Serena turned her head, sweat running down her face.

[Jazz]

Yami placed his hand around his shoulder though his hand rested on his shoulder. "I would not know Yugi. Only that what happened, could have been for any reason. We will never know what the reason was. At least we know that these evil forces are getting quite bold." He told Yugi truthfully. As Yugi and Yami were conversating, Seto was making sure the Driver was getting them to the hospital as fast as they could, Joey was keeping an eyes on Serena and keeping her close, though made sure that her back didn't come in contact with much of anything but air. "Its okay Serena. We'll get you check out. He then looked to Yami. "She's burnin' up Yami." The pharaoh had his attention on Serena before his bright crimson orbs looked away and toward his feet. He seemed sad and worried about her.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi moved to check on her, worry on his face. Then something came to him and he said "I remember...Serena saying something about old magic...like how they used a host soul to support a monster..."

[Jazz]

Joey saw Yugi come over to Serena, Yami sat where he was and watched where he was. Hearing Yugi talk about old magic, Yami perked his attention to him. Joey looked absolutely confused. "What? What are you talking about Yug'?" Yami looked to Joey. "It was within Ancient Egypt. It was a risky magic to use." Telling Joey before looking over to Yugi. "What was it that you have on your mind?" Honestly, Yami thought it was good for Yugi to talk. Seemed to help him focus on something else. Help him calm down.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi nodded and said "I remember Serena catching me and saying that, then we ran from that thing...she summoned her hound card and tried to fight it off. But that's all I remember clearly. Are we almost there?

[Jazz]

Seto joined the conversation. "We are. Wheeler, get her ready." Joey didn't bother arguing. "Here Yug' help me out a little." Joey tried to get Serena in his arms and ready to get out of the limo.

When reaching the Hospital, the driver opened the door quickly, Joey got out with some help as there was a stretcher bed ready with nurses and doctors there. Carefully taking Serena and laying her on her stomach as they then started doing their job. Seto had gotten out of the car and motioned for the group to follow him inside with haste. Though would need to wait later on once the Doctors finished with what needed to be done to heal her.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi helped Joey where he could, watching Serena with worry. She had risked her life for him. He still couldn't believe that part. As they rushed her inside Yugi moved to the pack of the group, fighting tears again. This was his fault. If he hadn't gone after her to talk to her about Yami, none of this would have happened

[Jazz]

Seto had lead them to a small waiting room of which was near where Serena was being taken care of, Yami stayed close to Yugi though guided him to a chair to sit as Joey was pacing a bit. Seto was sitting in a chair, looking calm. "She will be alright Yugi. You will see. This is not your fault." Yami said with soft, kind words. He seemed to pick up on Yugi possibly thinking that from his emotions and body language. "We are here if you wish to let it out." The pharaoh added. Bright Crimson eyes looking at him to show him comfort.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi looked at him then said "she got hurt because she was protecting me...she took that hit for me...and she could die because of me...if I hadn't gone after her none of this would have happened...I should have been stronger to protect her..." He put his face in his hands and tears ran down his face.

[Jazz]

Joey stopped in his tracks when he heard Yugi start to cry. Sat down next to him wrapping an arm around him.pulling him close. "Come on Yug' don't say that. We would have never known what would happen. You would have done the same if you were in her position, right Yug'?" Joey asked. Yami watch, though didn't know how to help comfort Yugi now. But was there if Yugi needed him.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi looked at Joay and said "I would have...but I have Yami to help me...even when I'm alone. Serena doesn't have anyone...not like I do..." The doors opened and Adam ran in, looking panicked. He went to the nurses station and started asking where Serene was. "She was just brought in, I...please I have to see her"

[Jazz]

Joey smiled softly. "She does have someone Yug'. She has us, she just doesnt know it. You know we would always help someone out." Yami looked to the commotion of the Nurses station and saw Adam. Looking to him, he stood up and walked over to him. Till he stood slightly behind him. "Adam? Serena was taken to the emergency room. I can explain more if we step to the side to talk." Yami said calmly, his eyes bright eyes looked at him hoping for no hostilities. "There is also more I need to explain to you."