[IC] Yugioh: The King's Shadow

[MegaraFoxfire]

She looked at him, tears in her eyes but she wouldn't let them fall. "You do? How? Has this kind of thing happened to you before?" She flinched, her back starting to ache again. She leaned back, rubbing her temples. "I don't way to stay here, Yami...when can I get out of here?"

[Jazz]

Yami got himself comfortable on the chair. Knowing what he was going to tell her was going to be a bit of a long story. "Because I was a spirit inside this Millenium item known as the Millenium Puzzle. Yugi was a host where if he got into tough situations he could not face alone or would put him in harms way, I was there, took over. At first, it was tough for us both. I felt the need to protect Yugi, but Yugi became scared of me, was conflicted. We had a goal but our ways of going about it were a bit different till we learned to trust each other. Then we became partners, friends. He promised then to help me, and he did. I owe her him so much. My life even." Yami explained, leaving out a few details but all was true and his goal was to help her understand that she was not alone in this. He knew it wasnt much a secret between him and Yugi but millions of people didnt know and didnt need to.

[MegaraFoxfire]

She looked at him, then down at the puzzle around his neck. "The Eye...I thought..." She reached for her neck line and pulled her pendent free. It glowed when it got close to the puzzle, Serena shaking her head. "No...it can't be...it was just a story mother told me...it can't be true..." She looked at Yami, really looked at him then said "But...how can it be?" She reached out and touched Yami's cheek, lost in her own thoughts. "Could the stories really be true? After everything...they really gave you the second chance?"

[Jazz]

The Pharaoh watched Serena pull out the Pendent that was around her neck, watching it glow as the puzzle did. He could see the disbelief she was displaying. Then seeing how she was looking at him, focusing on him. Within the corner of his eyes sight, Yami saw what seemed to be her hand touch his cheek. He tensed, seemed confused about what she was saying. Not only that but no one has ever done what she just did. "What do you mean? What were these stories that you heard?" He though started to feel tired. Being unsettled and tense about everything that happened recently, Yami could feel his power drain, his energy just wanting to rest. He never felt like this before.

[MegaraFoxfire]

She shook her head and said "My mother was a expert in the history of Lost King...she told me hundreds of stories of the young king of Egypt, of his rule and how he saved his people. But one story always stuck out for me for it was about his shadow...and how his shadow saved Egypt from the greatest threat of all because they saved the King when he was a prince...from a darkness no soul could truly under..." She moved her hand back, seeing his sudden change. "Yami? Are you alright?"

[Jazz]

Yami could feel sleepy, his eye lids lowered, feeling sleep wanting to take control. He listened though, surprised that someone besides Grandpa and Yugi to take such an interest about his past life. He smiled though when she seemed to have an interest about this shadow of the King. Hearing her concern, he nodded. "I am...just tired...guess it is all catching up to me, the adrenaline...the events of today..." The grow in his crimson eyes were still there, though dimmed. "May we...? Continue this conversation later?..."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena nodded and said "You head home, take the others with you...can you take Adam with you too? I don't want him pacing around the lobby...please?" She was planning, and wanted Adam somewhere she knew was safe.

[Jazz]

Yami nodded though when he tried to get up, he lifted himself but came right back to the chair and sighed heavily. "...dont think I can..." He looked over to the door with tired eyes before they became too heavy and he fell asleep. Completely past out.

A few minutes later, Joey opened the door and peeked his head in. "Hey Yami- Oh. Hey Serena. Ummm. Yami okay?" He looked at Yami closely. "Hey, is he okay? How long has he been out for?"

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena sighed and tried to get up, throwing a blanket over him. Then the door opened and smiled at Joey. "Only a few minutes. You mind helping get him out of here? By the time he wakes...I won't be here" She started to get up, pulling the needles and IVs out of her. She nodded to the wheelchair and said "Get Seto or Adam in here, get Yami out of here. I don't want him to wake up and I'm gone. I'll meet at the shop in a few hours. I need to pick up a few things..." She flinched as she stood up, holding her back.

[Jazz]

Wheeler comes in all the way but was surprised with the last bit she said at first. Watching her pull the IVs out of her and slowly standing. "Shouldn't you have someone come with you? Its dangerous out there with these Psychos out there roamin' like they are. At least let me come with ya. I can help out. Knowin' Yami and Yug' they would try and do the same, be worried about ya even."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena shook her head as she grabbed her clothes and started to get changed. "You come, Yugi and Adam will try and come. That's not what I need right now"

[Jazz]

"But what about whats out there? It's always better to stay in a group then by yourself. But I guess if its gonna be that way. I'll be Yami and the others to Gramp's house. Just. Be careful out there. You're hurtin' enough." The blonde seemed very serious, not liking the fact that she was going alone. But there seemed to be nothing else he can do but get the others home. So Joey carefully picked up Yami, scooping him into his arms. Yami didn't stir, though compared to Joey, Yami was about a foot shorter than him so picking him up like this didn't seem all that unusual. "Guess we'll see you later." Joey then managed to get out the door with a sleeping Yami in his arms and went over to Adam, Yugi and Seto. "Hey Kaiba, mind takin' us home? Yami feel asleep and Serena was just the same state as him." Seto nodded and stood. "Fine. Heading in the same direction anyway." Joey looked to Adam. "How 'bout you come with us. Sure it won't hurt that you come over. It's like a big sleeping party there anyway. Is that okay Yug'?"

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi nodded and Adam looked at him. After the others left Adam tapped Joey on the shoulder and said quietly "go with her. I know what she's doing and you need to go with her. I'll make sure the others get home safe. Go back and keep her out of trouble"

Serena was trying to get her jacket on, flinching as she did so

[Jazz]

Joey smiled as Seto left to go get the Limo ready for them to go back noticed Yugi followed except for himself and Adam. Joey felt his shoulder being tapped as saw it was Adam who was telling him to go with her. He looked back to the room she was in and then back to Adam. "Sure. Mind taking Yami? Let Yugi know what happen?"

[MegaraFoxfire]

Adam nodded and took Yami, supporting his head on his shoulder. "Thanks Joey...keep her safe would you?" Yugi looked back and looked at them, his head tilted.

Serena sighed, supporting her aching back. "Come on Serena..."

[Jazz]

Joey helped situate Yami to Adam who didnt stir from his sleep. Joey looked to the Duel disk on his wrist before looking back to Adam. "Thanks man. I wont let you down." With that, Joey went back to the room of which Serena was in thinking she would be there still. He then opened the door and peered cautiously.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena was fighting to get her jacket on, the wound on her back showing thru her shirt. She turned and saw Joey and sigh. "Adam asked you to come didn't he"

[Jazz]

Joey saw that her was not exactly surprised that Serena's would show through her shirt due to her moving her back too much for it to get a chance to heal. Joey saw her turn and ask about Adam wanting him to follow her. Joey came in all the way and shut the door. "Yeah. He's concerned about ya is all. I understand why he would too. I can see your wound through your shirt. Here, me help." He walked over to her and took the jacket, holding it out so she could slip it on one arm at a time. "You have a really cool friend. One I think is a good one, loyal to ya. That is how I am. I'm gonna follow. Help ya when trouble arises is all."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena smiled and nodded. "Adam is my only friend...well, up until meeting you guys...he is the world to me. I guess I should have some back up...and I would prefer it not Yugi or Yami right now." She nodded her thanks as he helped her with her jacket, rolling her neck as she said "It won't last too long...I heal fast...faster then normal for me even lately. The wound on my side is almost fully scabbed already."

[Jazz]

Joey was not that surprised that Serena preferred that Yami or Yugi back her up right now. This was why Joey wanted to come along. Not only that but he was asked by one who was loyal to her. That Yugi and Yami would do the same. Though was bug eyed surprised of what she said to him. About how she could heal faster than anyone, surprised of her news. Though after all he's learned and seen, he wasn't completely surprised. "Wow. Thats a neat trick. Anything you want me to carry for ya? Help your back out?"