[IC] Yugioh: The King's Shadow

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi smiled and said "come stay with us, everyone else is there. Serena?" Yugi looked at Serena who was starting to look worse for wear. She smiled weakly and said "I think I will this time...I want to make sure Yami is alright..."

An hour later Serena pulled up to the game shop, the lights inside on. Yugi sighed and said "I was hoping to give Yami some peace and quiet so he could rest..." Serena looked around and said "if you guys distract the others, I'll get Yami to his room another way" Yugi nodded and Serena pulled Yami onto her back and headed for the backyard.

Serena laid Yami in his bed, moving his hair out of his face. She sighed, watching him sleep. "I'm sorry...I should have tried harder to keep you safe..." She sat down on the bed, rubbing her forehead. She had dried blood on her face from the nose bleed and the fighting. She looked at the staff, which luckily had a clapsilbe trick so it was now as long as her hand. She looked at the writing on the gold plating, trying to make it out. "What does all of this mean..."

[Jazz]

ADuke smiled and followed, riding along though quiet most of the trip as he helped keep an eye on Yami who just seemed to be rest or just deeply asleep. For how late it was, Duke couldn't blame. He too was tired and thinking that Serena and Yugi would be too. Though once pulled up to the Game shop, Duke looked at it as Yugi and Serena came up with a plan to get Yami to his room so he could sleep in peace. Duke decided to help out with that plan after helping Yami to Serena's back. Then followed Yugi for once they were inside, Seto, Joey, and Tristen were up and were worried though was surprised(at least from Joey and Tristen), wondered where Yami was, if he was okay. It was odd for Yami and Yugi to be apart and so this worried to two young men who saw the two tri-colored look-a-likes as brothers. Seto stayed quiet though noticed something off besides those changes.

In Yugi and Yami's room, Yami was just sleeping. Seemed to be relaxed and comfortable. Though stirred to actually wake up only what seemed to be half asleep, aware of who was there though not exactly of where he was. Though seemed to feel a little bit of bruising he must have gotten when he was forced to fall to the ground. "ooww." He said with a groan, though looked from what seemed to be nothing in particular, turned his head a little to looked to Serena, though his Crimson eyes a little hazing with sleep. "Did we do it?..." He asked, though it was most likely Serena who had saved his life. "...Everyone okay?" He asked next, though wondering if she was okay too.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi didn't say much, just watched the others and answered their questions with few words. When everyone was done asking questions Yugi went outside as the others went to bed. Yugi leaned against the wall outside, sighing deeply. He was really scared for the first time in years. He was tired, and he didn't know how long he could keep his calm.

Serena smiled weakly and nodded, moving hair from his face again. "We did it...and everyone is safe. You were the one I was worried about...but I guess you wouldn't be the king of games if a little fight with a lost God would finish you..." She looked tired and worn out. She looked at him and asked "how are you feeling?"

[Jazz]

Duke managed to go back to sleep after all was said and done. With the help of a few with getting a makeshift bed put together, Duke had laid down and was going to sleep as his mind was focused on the Pendent that was around his neck. He looked at it closely, wondering how it got there only to guess that the God Khnum was the one who did it. But he didn't understand why. Though before Duke knew it, he was asleep in no time. Seto however was still awake and noticed Yugi go outside. Seto snuck away from the sleeping group, going outside to stand with Yugi, opening it and shutting it as best as he could. "Something on your mind? could be still dangerous out here by ourselves." Though seemed to have a hint of concern, though was still sounded as one may think to be cold as ever. But that was Seto for you. Rarely did he show concern for anyone other than for his brother, Mokuba.

Yami nodded slowly, though closed his eyes as he hummed in a approval. Though upon the last part, Yami opened his hazy crimson eyes. "I'm alright...Though here, I was king of games...passed on to Yugi now...should watched my own back..." Yami said, clearly tired. He rolled himself on his left side, still looking toward Serena. "You should sleep...you look tired..." He pointed out with what seemed to be a small smile that formed as he spoke, showing just how calm he was.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi looked over then said "I'm just...when they got out of that cloud...Yami was out cold...hurt...I've never seen him like that. Never. I'm just scared that what ever we are facing is more then we ever had before..." Yugi rubbed his head, feeling tired and drained suddenly.

Serena shook her head and said weakly "I'm keeping watch tonight...make sure nothing else shows up. I won't let anyone else get hurt because of all of this..." She rubbed her eyes, dark shadows around them.

[Jazz]

Seto rose an eyebrow as showing his suprise. He has seen Yami doubt himself and even get hurt. But to know unconscious and hurt as Yugi said he was, that was serious. Seto slid his hands into his pant pockets. "You're tired Yugi. Knowing Yami, he will explain what happen. Get some sleep. Wouldn't want your old man get worried about you." Seto didn't like the mushy stuff.

Yami frowned. From the haze he could see, he noticed just how tired she was. "Your tired. Lack of sleep...not good for you. Will hurt. Safe here."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi looked at Seto, tears in his eyes. "I can't sleep...knowing Yami was in there fighting alone...and I as so helpless...useless..." He slid down the wall, resting his hand on his face.

Serena smile and said "you just rest and recover...I will handle everything else...get some sleep, my king...your shadow won't leave your side" she got up and went to the window, folding her arms

[Jazz]

Seto sighed heavily though contained it to the best of his abilities, hearing though that Yugi was restless, Kaiba felt that spark within that he was worried. "Man up, Yugi. As much as I have seen you around Yami, you have never been helpless or useless. Stop belittling yourself. If you want to help Yami out so much maybe you should go in there with him and help him out." Yes. Kaiba was cruel, never really one to be a softy and give comforting speeches but he was always one who just got straight to the point, no sugar coating at all. But he had lived a tough life that sugar coated nothing for him.

Yami sighed, closing his eyes and sleeping soundly now as if there was no fight required.

[MegaraFoxfire]

The door opened and Tea was standing there, glaring at Kabia. "That's not helping. Go inside. Now" she went to Yugi and sat next to him, putting an arm around him and pulling him to her.

Serena looked back and smiled softly, then looked out at the night again. She pulled her pendent from her shirt and looked at it. "I have a feeling you had something to do with tonight..."

[Jazz]

Seto watched as Tea came over and scolded him of which he rolled his eyes. "Have it your way. Im not one to give comforting speeches. Only telling him truth." He said before walking back inside, not letting Tea get a word in. He then went back to Mokuba before settling down and resting his eyes. He wasn't going to go back to sleep till Tea and Yugi back inside.

[MegaraFoxfire]

The next morning everyone was fast asleep, Yugi asleep on the floor by the fireplace with Tea leaned against the wall. Tea stirred and opened her eyes, rubbing them as she looked around. She got up slowly, looking at her sleeping friends around her. Then she noticed Serena was t there.

"I wonder if Serena went home..."

Serena was still standing by the window in Yamis room, her eyes fighting not to close. She had stayed up all night, making sure nothing came for her Pharoh. She had so many questions running thru her mind she didn't know where to start.

[Jazz]

That morning Joey and Tristen were sleeping soundly, some snores came from them. Kaiba was seemed to be resting in a somewhat uncomfortable position while Duke was out cold as well but seemed to be resting peacefully at least.

In Yugi and Yami's room where Serena was watching the window, Yami was sleeping peacefully it seemed. Laying on his back till the sun was up and turned his back to the sun that was trying to wake him. Though it wasn't till later that he woke up with a groan before a stretch overtook his actions as he then slowly sat up. "...Yugi...?" Was the first word that came from him as he then looked around only then to face the suns raise and then groaned again before laying back down and covering his face with it. He wasn't much of a morning person and honestly was not ready to face the morning sun. Though at the moment just had some realization and quickly sat up, uncovered the upper half of himself and looked to Serena. "Serena? How long have you been here? What happen? Is Yugi alright?" Having no recollection as to his half awake conversation that night.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena turned and smiled, walking over and sitting on the bed. She rested a hand on his shoulder and said "relax, Yami...Yugi is fine. His downstairs asleep with the others. We brought you here after our fight with the red eyed God. He attacked you and I came after you..." She paused for a sec then said "I stayed here all night to watch over the house and make sure nothing else showed up. Duke is here as well"

[Jazz]

Yami looked alittle confused as Serena explained what happened but then remembered what he last remembered. A shadow grab his leg and pulled him into the shadow realm. That was all he remembered. "Red-eyed God? Hmmmm. I remember being grabbed and pulled into the Shadow realm. Through the gateway. That's it." He had looked away a moment before he then remember Serena say something about Duke. "Duke is here? Interesting. Sounds like he was feeling better." That brought a smile to his face. Though examined Serena and noticed how tired she was. "You look tired. Especially if you have been up all night not to include the injuries I remember you having." Yami pointed out. "You should rest. No doubt everyone is starting to wake soon. I should probably chest on Yugi. No doubt what you told me, he must be worried." Slowly moving himself to where he was sitting on the edge of the bed. He started to stand up before going to his dresser and pulled out some clothes for himself as well as for Yugi.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Serena let him move, leaning against the wall. "It's better you don't remember...I wish I could forget it..." She got up and said "I'll go check around the shop. Make sure it's secured" she paused then picked up the staff and said "guess you better stay with..." Suddenly Serena felt dizzy and light headed, as soon as her hand touched the cold metal. She stumbled, her head spinning as she looked around at Yami. "Yami...something is..." She fell forward, the staff hitting the ground.

[Jazz]

Yami looked to Serena when she seemed to cut herself off, noticed her becoming dizzy and stumble. Yami saw her start to fall forward and dropped his clothes to come to Serena's aid, catching her before she hit the floor though slid on his knees. It stung but he rolled her over and felt her forehead with the back of his hand, trying to figure out if she has a fever for something similar. However Yami then picked her up and placed her carefully on his bed. He guessed she was tired though looked to the staff before picking it up and examining it. "Hmmm. Did she have this before?" He asked out loud to himself.

[MegaraFoxfire]

The staff glowed in his hand and then faded. The door opened and Yugi stuck his in. "I heard something up here...Yami? Are you alright?"

Serena was floating in black when she looked around she saw a young Yami again standing in the doorway into his fathers meeting room where inside the king and a hooded figure stood, a young girl standing nearby. Yamis father said "I fear for my sons safety...this group sending threats...they may come after him" the hooded figure nodded and said "I will find the source...in the mean time, my appreince will train her skills by protecting your son"

[Jazz]

Yami's eyes widened when the staff glowed and faded. Turning his head to hear the door open, the former pharaoh saw his partner peek his head in. He couldn't help but smile now that he saw that he was alright. "I'm alright Yugi. Rest seemed to be all I needed. And to see that you are well and werent harmed." He though turned to Serena who was now resting on his bed. "Serena pushed herself too hard and stayed up all night. Seems she only needs rest as well." Yami explained, walking to the clothes he dropped, bending over to pick them up off the floor. "How are you feeling Yugi?" No doubt Yugi saw him unconscious. No doubt made him completely worried. He couldn't remember the last time Yugi saw Yami like that, if at all no matter the situations they had been through together. "You can tell me." He said softly as he held outfits for them both.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Yugi took this clothes, not looking at Yami. Then he dropped the clothes and hugged Yami, fighting the tears wanting to flow. "I was so worried...when Serena brought you out of there...hurt and I couldn't do anything...and when Serena said that thing almost had you and she had to fight it off...I feared that you...that I could have almost lost you again..."

[Jazz]

Yami saw how Yugi didn't look at him, this concerned Yami up until he saw the sudden movement of Yugi hugging him which Yami had to regain aome balance but wrapped his arms around his look-alike, hearing Yugi tell him what he felt, how worried he was, everything that he heard made his heart tighten. Tightening the embrace around Yugi within a comforting manner. Showing his own worry. "Shhh...Its alright. I am sorry I worried you like I did." Yami kept him close a while before he pulls away a little to get a better look at Yugi. "I'm okay. I'm here, Yugi. Let's get changed and get something to eat. I will need to get ahold of Malik and Ishizu. I have some questions they may have some answers to."