[IC] Yugioh: The King's Shadow

[MegaraFoxfire]

The invader laughed and said "your attacks are useless while I hold the boys heart. There's nothing you can do"

Serena slowly moved over to Yugi and Mahad, getting an idea. She reached her pendent and pulled it from her neck, all the pain the power of the guardian had been blocking hitting her like a train. She flinched then moved and put the pendent around yugis neck. "Maybe my and your power can...link Yugi and Yami enough to help him..." The pendent glowed around yugis neck and Serena slowly got to her feet, turning her duel disk on. "I'll keep fighting...get Yugi back.." She stumbled, pain racking her like needles but she moved to stand with Joey and Seto, pulling her deck free.

Yugi was floating in a green fog, the invader wrapped around him. "Don't fight me...give in to the darkness...be free..."

[Jazz]

Mahad watched Serena as she came over to him and the young Yugi. Watching her pull the pendant off her neck. The magician was concerned for Serena to see her in pain, but put the pendant around his next, explaining her plan. Mahad want to try and help her, but nodded hesitantly. "I will." Standing there, the Dark Magician sat down, his eyes closed as he set his staff aside to situate Yugi on his lap. Picking up his staff, practically cradling him as he focused.

Yami said what he knew was a danger. Seeing a green fog, a creature wrapped around his partner. This enraged him as this was going on. He hurried his way to his Partner and the creature. "Yugi!" The pharaoh shouted. "Let him go! Leave him alone!" Yami growled.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena got to Joey, shaking badly. "Yami...will help Yugi...we need to...stall..." The invader glared and said "you won't beat me...not this time..." She lifted her hand and Serena pulled a card free and said "swords of...revealing...light..." The swords appeared around the woman, her attack bouncing off the shield. But Serena fell to one knee, sweat pouring down her face. "I...can't hold it...long...guys..."

The creature looked at Yami and laughed darkly. "You are too late Pharoh...the boy is mine now...his soul is turning to the darkness..." Yami would see a Bright light next to him and a woman appeared, the one from Yamis visions. In the gold armor she moved forward, pulling her staff free. "Darkness you say? I sense no darkness in this young soul...only light and purity..." She looked at Yami, her bright eyes shining in the darkness. "Tell him, my king...I am here to protect as I always have..."

[Jazz]

Yami had a hard time believing that Yugi had a darkened soul. He has always known the young boy to have a bright, pure soul compared to his own. Though noticing this light next to him, Yami had shielded his eyes at first only to have seen what had thought to see in his dreams/visions. He felt a familiarity with her and therefore didn't feel as surprised of her presence than he would have thought. Yami felt himself straighten when she spoke to him before stepping forward, "Yugi. Serena felt to protect you. She is not angry nor upset. Only worried and concerned about your well being as she seems to be with mine." He continued his advances, slow and cautious. He reached a hand out to touch Yugi's own hand and smiled. "Please do not feel doubt and this sadness that surrounds your mind. You are strong and have proved that many times. Wake up and show just how strong you really are." Yami told him, confident as he has always been with Yugi.

Joey and Seto watched as in surprise that she spoke of Yami, their concentration (mainly from Joey surprisingly) was focused on the creature while Mahad still help the spell bound young teen. Seto drew his own card as he laid the card down. It seemed to be a facedown spell/trap. But the two friends/rivals seemed to agree with each other without saying a word. "Blue-eyes, White Lightning!" Seto commanded to the dragon as it attacked as commanded, only to miss on purpose. "Axe Raider! You heard the lady!" Wheeler spoke up next. Axe Raider went for Invader, only for the distraction. Though looked as if to actually attack the woman. "We got this Serena. You hang tight and let us be the muscles." Joey said with confidence and that flame of a duelist. Seto said nothing but nodded curtly at Wheeler's words.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi opened his eyes and looked at Yami. "I just keep getting my friends hurt...I get them into these problems...I'm not worth them..." The guardian moved forward and said "I am the power of the guardian. She is out there right now fighting along side your friends without her power to save you, look" a window appeared showing Seto and Joey fighting the invader, Serena barely holding the swords card, looking worse then before. The guardian looked back and said "they wouldn't fight for an unworthy cause, young one..." Yugi watched, tears in his eyes as his friends fought for him. "Joey....Kabia...Serena..."

Serena nodded, breathing hard as she focused on her spell card. The woman screamed in rage, glaring at Aerena. "You will not get in my way again!" She waved her hand and a table went flying and hit Serena hard, sending her across the room. She cried out in pain, tears in her eyes. But she got up again, shaking badly. "Keep going...I'm alright..."

[Jazz]

Joey had turned as Serena cried out, seeing her on the floor and in pain. "Serena." Though after hearing her say that she was alright, Joey nodded. Though Axe Raider tried to go after Invader again. Seto moved to get between Invader and Serena. "Aren't you playing unfair. Attacking a woman who is unarmed." Seto said in a way to taunt her. "You stoop so low to do that when you clearly have men that are armed and after you."

Yami's eyes softened as he watched Yugi, how sad he was to bring his friends into danger those they willingly fight to help. He watched the woman from his dreams come over to them to speak to Yugi. Seeing him watch Seto, Joey and Serena fighting. He looked back to Yugi. He brought his other arm out as a signal for a hug. "Its okay Yugi. Everyone has known the risks. We fight because we want to protect whats close to us. To save the world we live in."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi looked at Yami,tears streaming down his face. Then he jumped forward and hugged Yami, the green fog vanishing and the monster crying out in anger. The guardian ran forward and cut the creature down, the woman vanishing in bright light. She turned to the pair and said "the fight is only partly won. The others and Serena need your aid to finish the invader off. You must hurry"

The invader smirked and said "men are my toys...pawns in the game of war...but her...we have a history...she's gotten in my way too many times for me to just leave her alone.." She suddenly vanished and reappeared in front of Serena. "First I finish you...then will take the boys soul..." She grabbed Serena by the neck and held her there, Serena fighting to break her grip. Then Serena laughed weakly. "You were always easy to distract...it's why I will always...beat you..." The monster growled and said "what are you talking about!?" Serena coughed as her sight blurred and she said "you focused on us...so much...you let your spell...wain..." All of them turned to see Yugi standing up, Mahad behind him staff in hand. Yugi was shaking with anger, glaring at the woman. "How dare you hurt my friends...and use me to get to them...I won't let you hurt my friends ever again! Dark Magician! Dark magic attack!" The invader dropped Serena who coughed hard, shaking badly. She tried to get away but was stopped by Raider and Blue eyes.

[Jazz]

Yami hugged his partner, wrapped his arms around the boy tightly and comforting, wanting to keep the boy from harm as best as he could. He could feel the heavy fog start to vanish. Noticing the creature was gone and the woman speaking to him, Yami nodded. "You can do this Yugi. Show the Invader who they are dealing with." Yami said, confidence in his voice and a smile as he back out of Yugi's mind and let him wake up.

Seto was getting irritated with this creatures disappearing and reappearing. It was getting on his nerves and the growl of his Blue-eyes was proof that she was irritated as well. Seto however felt himself going soft, unable to hit the creature without hurting Serena as well. Joey seemed to figure out this was a risk as well and unable to do anything but watch. However noticed movement at the corner of their eyes.

Saw Yugi stand from the Magician's embrace. Joey's eyes widened as he saw Yugi angry. He had seen him angry though rare. But this was an anger he had never seen and was surprised of this sudden new sight. He almost wanted to back away a bit. The Dark Magician heard his partner's command. Walking closer to him, till this were inches apart, his staff pointed at the Invader. "Gladly..." He said calmly clearly upset of what had transpired. A dark orb formed from infront of the staff and shot at the Invader when she was blocked off from her escape. Joey went straight to Serena when the Invader had tried to run. Help her out.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi was panting, shaking as the invader vanished in white light. He swayed slightly, his energy spent. He looked over at Kabia and said "I'm sorry about all of this...I let them get in my head..." He looked over to Joey and Serena. Serena was trying to get up, her whole body screaming in pain. When Joey got over to her she took his hand, barely keeping her eyes open. "Thanks Joey...is Yugi...Yugi?"

Yugi has stumbled and then grabbed a table, trying to keep his legs under him. Serena cursed and said "Joey...go to him before he falls over...fighting her off would have been taxing on his mind..." She moved to lean against a pillar, breathing hard.

[Jazz]

Seto walked over to Yugi since Joey was helping Serena. Mahad had turned to his partner who was clearly tired from the days events and soon there was to be three people who were going to be tired overall. He only shoot his head after what Yugi said. "There is no need for you to apologize to me. You're tired. Honestly never seen you so angry." Seto said with a small smirk of amusement. When Yugi tried to move and stumble, Kaiba walked closer to him and scooped him up into his arms without warning and was quiet with his usual calm, focused look.

Joey saw what had happened with Yugi and about to help go help though Kaiba beat him to it before he could stand. The creatures all vanished, seeing as how they were no longer needed to aid their partners and Wheeler now stood to help Serena. "Kaiba's got Yug' Let me help you out." Joey then kneeled, his back to her only to look over his shoulder. "Piggy-back? Its the least I can do." Yeah. Joey went there. But Serena couldn't walk and he be damned if she tried to only to hurt herself.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi flinched then looked up at Kabia and smiled weakly "thank you Seto...I should have listened to you about coming here..." He closed his eyes tried to slow his breathing. He didn't want to pass out yet, not till he saw Yami.

Serena smirked and nodded, wrapping her arms around Joeys neck and kissed his cheek. "Thanks Joey...you were right about your friends...they are one of a kind..." She flinched, fighting not to pass out from the pain.

[Jazz]

Seto's lips formed a smirk but did not look at him though could tell that Yugi was smiling based on the tone of his voice. "Don't forget about Serena's pendant." Was all he said. He watched Joey and Serena as she accepted his piggy back offer. Joey blushed and tensed a little when she pecked a kiss on his cheek. "N-N-Don't mention it." He slowly stood after Joey placed his hands behind him, and under her. Propping her up so she doesnt sink as they walk. Basically letting her sit on his hands. Though grabbed her bag and had the straps around one of his shoulder. It was a habit for he had given piggy back rides all the time. Seto took lead as they exited the club, and heading straight for the game shop.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi blinked and said "pendent..." He looked down and saw the Serena's pendent. It started to click to what had happened and he picked it up. "That's how she linked us...no wonder Serena wasn't able to fight back fully"

Serena giggled and sighed, shaking with the stress and weakness she was going thru. She closed her eyes for a moment then said "Joey...you were right...that magician card does look like Aaron...I wish I knew why..."

[Jazz]

Seto shrugged lightly, Yugi raising and falling back where he was when Kaiba picked him up, not speaking a word. Walking continued till they got to a stop light.

Wheeler glanced back a little, feeling her shake. He didn't blame her. "Guess we will find out one day huh?" He asked, not knowing exactly.

[MegaraFoxfire]

When they got to the shop Tea was at the door with Tristen, fighting not to cry. "Yugi..." She ran out to Yugi, Yugi smiling weakly. "I'm alright Tea..." Serena got down from Joeys back, her face very white. "Yugi needs rest is all Tea...some tea would be a good...idea.." She held her head, feeling dizzy but pushed it aside. Tea lead the others inside, telling Tristen to get Yami

[Jazz]

Seto opened the door, managing to situate the young teen in his arms carrying him with one arm. Entering, Kaiba went into the living room and made sure to give room for Joey as they came in. Joey felt her shift to get down and lowered to a kneel so she could without hurting herself of falling if she were to lose her balance and fall. He would help her when he could. "Here. Let me help you to the couch." Wheeler offered. Seto took Yugi to one of the recliners and set him there carefully.

Tristen went to go see if Yami was awake. Heading to the tri-color look alikes. Tristen knocked before slowly opening the door and poking his head inside. Yami was still asleep but figured that Yami would want to be awake with Seto, Yugi, Joey and Serena now here. Kneeling beside the bed, he shook Yami's shoulder lightly. "Hey...Yami..." Tristen spoke softly. Trying not to be loud.
There was a groan before eyes shifting and slowly opening to show groggy crimson eyes before they started to look lively. "Hmmmm?...What's going on?" Yami asked. Tristen smiled. "Yugi, Kaiba, Joey and Serena came back." Tristens voice normal.
Yami sat up on the bed before turning to have his feet planted on the floor. "Okay." Tristen looked a little concerned though. The Pharaoh noticed it. "Has something happened?" Yami asked, though he knew himself. Sort of.
Tristen nodded. "Serena looks pretty beat up. Yugi's pretty exhausted." The tri-color haired male nodded. "Will they be okay?" Yami was still concerned and showed it.
Tristen stood up, "Should. Tea wanted me to come get you." And with that Yami slowly stood up from the bed, still in his day clothes and followed Tristen out of the room and into the Living room where they all were. Yami looked rather shocked, not exactly realizing how bad it got. "You alright?" Asking both injured and exhausted members of the group.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena was leaning against the wall, telling Joey she was fine and to see to Yugi. Yugi looked up at Yami and smiled. "I'm alright, Yami. Just worn out. Are you okay? You've been asleep for a while" tea brought Yugi and steaming mug and handed one to Yami. "Serena said you would need some too..." Yugi pulled the pendent free and said "right. She needs this back...Serena?" They all looked around and saw she was gone.

Serena slid the kitchen door closed to outside, breathing hard. She didn't want the others to see her in this much pain, they needed to focus on Yugi right now. She stumbled her way to the tree and grabbed it, her breathing labored and sweat poured down her face. "Just...bare it...you've been strong so far just..." Suddenly a different pain hit her hard, making her fall to her knees.

She looked around and saw a young Yami in a courtyard, playing with a other boy and girl. Then two riders rode up on black horses, both wearing hoods. The other boy pulled Yami behind him then said "the Kings Shadow...if his here it means big trouble incoming..."

Serena fell against the tree, her eyes clouded over. She couldn't take much more of this. She needed help badly. She heard steps behind her and she felt the world spin and she fell back, someone's arms catching her before she fell into black.

[Jazz]

Joey was reluctant at first but gave up without showing it and left her alone. There wasn't much he could do if Serena would not let him help. Yami had looked concerned for his partner though obvious the young teen was concerned about him. He walked over toward Yugi, sitting on the arm of the chair that Yugi didn't use if at all. Being handed a cup of tea of which he had not expect at first. Took it with a smile. Though he had not expected for Serena to suddenly disappear. Joey looked around to see her gone and wondered where she could be. So the first place he tried was the backyard. Its was where he figured out where she had been going somethimes while she was here.

[MegaraFoxfire]

A hooded figure held onto Serena then laid her down against the tree, moving her hair out of her face. "Well done, Guardian...you're on your way to finding the truth...and your true path..." He looked up and saw Joey watching him. He nodded then jumped up, running and jumping over the fence then was gone. Serena was out cold, breathing hard. Tea had come out with Joey and saw Serena. "Oh no...Ill get Yami"

Tea ran back into the living room and said "Yami, Serena's outside. She collapsed by the tree"

[Jazz]

Joey watched a hooded figure that was next to Serena. Joey looked at him, unsure what was going on and what he was trying to do. Though seeing Tea come over, Joey was going to go against it but sighed with a small smile and knew that it was pointless. He just watched Serena while waiting on Yami. Though didn't like how she was breathing.

Yami looked over to Tea who came over to tell him where Serena was and seemed it to not be so bad. It seemed to be her favorite place to go think. Yami looked from Tea to Yugi before sighing. He wished to stay next to Yugi though seemed to have a pull toward Serena. But he stood. "Here. I can take the pendant back to Serena if you wish. I do not believe that I will be gone long." Yami assured.