Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ At The Beginning ❯ Chapter One ( Chapter 1 )

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Title: At The Beginning
Summary: Yugi knew that if Jou got into a fight, that it would not turn out good at all. So he stood quickly reaching out in an attempt to stop Jou. He didn't plan on what was about to happen.
WARNING: SLASH
Chapter One
Life is considered a journey. A journey that will lead you through good times, and bad. A journey for success, or a journey for love. Yugi Moto was on a journey for knowledge, and for respect. He had chosen his path. Sometimes it is hard to start the journey. Yugi Moto was about to find out just how hard it could be.
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The sun shone down brightly on the little city of Domino. Although the time being early, many had chosen to start the day. The streets were filled with cars, and the sidewalks overflowed with people. Some headed for work, some running errands, and a few just up early to enjoy the day.
In one small corner of the city stood a game shop. The Turtle Game Shop, was its name. Though not very big, it was hopping with business on this beautiful day. Many children, and teenagers filtered in, and out. Purchasing games, or cards. Some just came to drool over the newest fad, Duel Monsters.
Sugoroku Moto, the owner, was busy behind the counter. Upstairs, just above the shop, was Yugi Moto. The grandson of Sugoroku. He was currently bustling about his room, throwing things into a large bag. Yugi had just graduated from Domino High, and was now currently packing for college. The summer freedom was soon ending fast. Leaving the thought of college as the only thing on the young man's mind.
College, the place for learning. The place to meet new people, experience new things, and also to party. Although for Yugi, college meant only one thing. To prove that he could do it, that he was capable of being an individual. That he could survive on his own, and that he needed no one to hold his hand. This was what meant the most to Yugi.
Yugi gave a sigh of relief, finally throwing the last thing in his bag. As if on cue, a dark green Ford Taurus came clanking down the street, and parked in front of the game shop. The man behind the wheel slammed down on the horn, as he shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Yugi, get your scrawny ass out here now. I don't have time to deal with your slowness."
Upstairs, Yugi simple laughed, as he stuck his head out the window.
"Hey Jou, can't you wait one damn minute? I am busy screwing up here."
"Well stop! We are going to be late. If you don't get down here now, I'm going to be the one screwing ya! "
Yugi fell back in his room laughing hysterically. Leave it to Jou to say something like that. Several minutes passed, before he was able to compose himself. Standing back up Yugi decided that he had left Jou waiting long enough. Before he was able to leave the room though, there came a knock.
"Come in." Yugi said, puzzled to who it could be.
"Yugi?"
"Oh grandpa! Um sorry about the noise. Jou is here."
"I figured as much." the man replied, with a slight chuckle. "I take it that you are ready then?"
"Just about. I still can't believe I am leaving." Yugi sighed as he sat down on the bed.
"Your not nervous are you?"
"Grandpa! I am so damn scared!"
"Language!" His grandpa scolded. "I know it's scary, but I also know that you are not one to let go of a challenge."
"I know, I just need to think of it as a game. Games always calm me."
Sugoroku chuckled at his grandsons logic. Giving the boy a reassuring hug, he picked up one of the bags by the door.
"Now you remember to call, and write to me."
"I will grandpa. I promise."
"Oh, and don't forget to come by on holidays."
"Grandpa! It's not like you won't ever see me again."
"I know, but..."
"Don't worry Grandpa. I will be fine."
Yugi grabbed his other bag, and followed his grandpa downstairs. Outside they were meet by a very upset Jou. He was leaning on his car glaring holes in anyone who dare look at him.
"I am ready Jou." Yugi announced to his friend, who glared back.
"It's about damn time, I so do not want to be late." Jou replied, then he spotted Sugoroku. "Oh! Mister Moto, sorry about the noise, and language." he said feeling very sheepish.
"It is all right. I am sure you are just nervous." The old man then leant in close beside his grandson. "Now Yugi, please at least consider what I mentioned about my friend in Lvani."
"Grandpa I just don't know. I will think about it though." Yugi whispered, then turned back towards Jou.
Sugoroku and Yugi placed his bags in the trunk of Jou's car. Giving his grandpa another hug, he finally got in the passengers seat. His grandpa shouted a goodbye from the shop door, before turning back inside, letting a few tears slip past his aged face.
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"You ready Yug!" Jou shouted out.
"Hell Yeah!"
Music started blaring form the radio, as Jou skillfully maneuvered the car back onto the main road. Singing loudly to the music as they went along.
"Ivory University, here I come!" Yugi thought to himself, as he listened to Jou sing off key, but soon joined in.
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Ivory University was about a three hour drive from Domino City. It was just outside of a small City called Lvani. The University was a large facility, with many programs and classes. It was one, that only top students attended. Those with excellent grades, and of course rich parents. How Yugi got accepted was all thanks to his grandpa. Sugoroku Moto, well known archeologist had looked very good on his college application.
Jou on the other hand. He had gotten accepted out of pure luck. He did have good grades, with the exception of a D in Biology. Though it was only due to him being kicked out for the last two semesters. If you were to ask Jou it had been well worth it. Besides it had been Yugi who dared Jou to look up the teachers skirt. As for rich parents, well Jou only had his dad. A very drunk dad at that.
"How much further?" Yugi asked.
"Let's see, its been about an hour so..."
"Another two hours! There is no way in hell I am going to listen to you sing for another two hours!" Yugi yelled at his friend. The thought of just having to endure one hour was torture enough.
"OK, jeez! I'll turn the radio off." Jou replied. He bent over, switching off the radio, then causally punching his friend in the shoulder.
"Ow! What the hell was that for?"
"I dunno. Just because I guess." Jou snickered.
"You ass."
"Same to you. Say Yug?"
"Yeah?" Yugi replied, shifting in his seat.
"Why don't we get something to eat? I am starved!"
"Sure, I guess you didn't eat breakfast." Yugi said through a laugh.
"Hey! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I never skip breakfast."
"At least we know the way to your heart."
"Hey!"
Yugi couldn't contain his laughter. It took all of twenty minutes before he was able to compose himself long enough to tell Jou where he wanted to eat. Though it started up once again when Jou's stomach growled loudly.
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After much arguing, Jou finally pulled the car into an empty parking space at a McDonalds. Yugi had really wanted pizza, but Jou was unable to locate a pizza place. At least, that is what he told Yugi.
"Finally some food!" Jou exclaimed, stepping out of the car. "Need any help Yug?"
"No. I'm good." His words coming out in an almost whisper. Trailing his hand along the car, he made his way to the trunk. There he stopped. "Um, Jou?" His voice sounding somewhat embarrassed, called out to his friend.
Without a second thought Jou sauntered over to his friend, then casually leaned against the trunk of his car.
"You know I think I could eat twenty hamburgers." Jou said, trying to keep the twinge of sadness from his voice. "No, maybe more like thirty." As if on cue Jou's stomach growled once more.
Yugi leaned against the trunk as well, allowing his arm to slightly brush against the soft fabric of Jou's tee shirt.
"I think your stomach agrees." Yugi laughed.
"If my stomach says it's hungry, then I think we should go in."
"OK, lets go feed your stomach."
Jou stood up straight, then Yugi pulled himself up beside his friend. Yugi began walking forward, with Jou right at his side. Their arms still brushing against each other slightly.
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Once inside the restaurant Jou lead Yugi to the counter. There Jou began the task of ordering enough food for a small army. The lady behind the counter seemed very wary of his order. After Jou finished Yugi put his order in for a hamburger, fries, and diet coke. His meal looking measly compared to Jou's.
"Why don't you two have a seat. It may take a moment for your order to be done." Though she was talking to both boys the last part seemed to be aimed at Jou.
"Thank you." Yugi supplied before Jou had a chance to comment.
Shoulder to shoulder, the two boys picked a table by the window. The restaurant was not crowded, only a few people where there. An old woman sat by the door munching on her meal, and a small family was seated in the middle. Then there were two boys, Jou noticed, seated about two tables away from them. They looked to be about his age, and he wondered if they might be headed to Ivory University as well.
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"Damn Yami, where the hell do you put it all?"
"What do you mean? I've only ate four hamburgers." The boy answered.
"Yeah, but fries too?" Seto leaned back in his seat, as he watched his friend stuffing his face. "Look at you! You don't weigh over one thirty, and yet you can eat all of that without gaining a pound."
Yami only smirked at his friend. They were currently sitting in a McDonalds, having a quick lunch. They were heading for Ivory University. He and his best friend Seto, had both been accepted. Though there had never been any doubt about getting in. It wasn't for Yami's bad grades, or Seto's ability to get in trouble. It had been more of their family names. Being known as the sons of two of the wealthiest men around, had really went well.
Seto didn't press the matter letting Yami feed his face in silence. The silence didn't last long. A couple of tables away two boys had sat down. A blond haired boy, and the other sporting a long black braid. The blond was talking, rather loudly to say the least.
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"I am starving! I wish they would hurry it up." Jou announced loudly.
"Jou, not so loud. Calm down."
"Ah Yug, I'm hungry!" Jou whined, his face pouting.
"I think everyone here can tell Jou." He laughed. "Though I don't think they appreciate you being so loud." Yugi supplied in a softer voice.
"No we don't appreciate it." A voice rang boldly from behind Jou.
Jou turned around to see a brown haired boy, that was not much taller then himself. He also noticed that it was one of the boys he had seen when coming in.
"What the Hell do you want?" He grounded out.
"Like I mentioned before, we do not appreciate you being so loud. There are others here trying to enjoy their meal." The boy smirked at Jou while he said this. Seto could tell that this boy had a short temper, and he felt the urge to ruffle his feathers a bit.
"We are very sorry for the noise. I promise that we will keep it down." Yugi's voice came out soft, and in an almost whisper. Something Yugi rarely did. "I hope we didn't bother you to much."
"Yug!" Jou spat at his friend. This was very uncommon for his friend. Yugi was know to have a mouth, and wasn't afraid to use it.
"Jou just calm down." His voice still staying soft.
"Yug, what the hell!"
Seto stared down at the two seated at the table becoming mildly interested. First there was the blond boy. He had a loud mouth, and was no doubt a trouble maker like himself. It also seemed he would fight first ask questions later. The there was the other boy, this is who intrigued him. He was seated across from the blond, and hadn't even bothered to look his way. Nor had he even bothered to move for that matter.
"You're not the one who needs to apologize. Your friend here on the other hand." Seto finally said, breaking the two away from their conversation.
"What the hell! Just leave us alone!"
"I will as soon as you apologize." He smirked at Jou, causing the blond to jump up from his seat. The chair clattering noisily behind him.
"Jou?" Yugi's voice questioned.
"Seto, what's the problem?" The new voice was smooth, and mellow.
"Not much Yami, just trying to get the 'mutt' here to say he's sorry."
"What the hell! Who are you calling a mutt!?" Jou's short temper was catching up fast, and being called a mutt was not helping.
"Jou, please just calm down." Yugi tried, then to Seto, "Please can we just drop this. We really don't want any trouble."
Yami who had been watching from the side lines decided to put his two cents in. "Well if your friend here hadn't of yelled out you would not be in this predicament."
Yugi listened to the speaker. He could tell from his tone, that this person felt a need for authority. As well as being someone who expected people to listen, and do as he say. His next words proved him right.
"You and your friend here will listen to use and do as we say."
"That's right, and I believe you two should leave."
At that moment the young lady from the counter brought Yugi, and Jou's order. "Here you go sorry it took awhile. I hope everything here is OK?" She asked eyeing the boys rather suspiciously.
"Everything is fine." Yami drawled out, putting in all of his fake charm. "We are just getting to know this two boys. It seems that we will be attending the same college this year."
"Oh, how nice. Well I hope you have a good time." The young women smiled at them before taking her place back at the counter.
"Please just leave us the hell alone." Yugi tried one more time, his patience beginning wearing thin.
"Let me think about that." Seto spoke. "No, I don't think we will."
"Fine then you want a fight, then lets go you an me. Come on!" Jou stepped closer to the boy, ready to punch his lights out.
Yugi knew that if Jou got into a fight, that it would not turn out good at all. So he stood quickly reaching out in an attempt to stop Jou. He didn't plan on what was about to happen.
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Seto watched amused, as the blond reared himself up for a fight. He knew the blond could not win. His friend was trying very hard to stop the blond, Jou, that was what he had called him. Though his attempts were in vain, as Jou was only pushed further.
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Yugi reached out grabbing ahold of Jou. Giving the arm a slight pull. "Stop it Jou!"
What the hell! Let go of me!"
Yugi suddenly realized, that he had made a huge mistake. Seto must have been standing closer then he had thought. This was not Jou's arm! It was Seto's! Great now they were in big trouble.
"Let go of me shrimp!" Seto jerked his arm back, pushing Yugi away.
"Leave him alone you bastard!" Jou yelled, lunging forward at Seto.
"Kick his ass Seto." Yami urged.
"It will be my pleasure."
"STOP!"
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Yugi who had gracefully fell to the floor slowly picked himself. He then listened to Jou's threat, then the boy Yami's urging, and finally Seto's willingness to fight.
"STOP!" Yugi yelled at the top of his lungs.
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Everyone in the restaurant did exactly as he said. They stopped. All eyes turning towards the short boy with the black braid. Even Seto and Yami had been stunned, and turned to face him. Though Yugi only looked at the ground.
"Listen I am sorry for disturbing you." He said to the other customers and staff. Then to the three in front of him. "This is ridiculous. Jou lets just get the hell out of here. I really don't feel like dealing with this right now."
"Yug man I'm... I'm sorry." Jou said not caring what the other boys thought. He really felt bad for doing this to Yugi.
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Seto just looked at the two. Not really knowing what to make of them. First the blond was ready to fight, now here he was acting like dog caught drinking out of the toilet. Yami was just as confused as his friend. This two were something else.
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"Let's just grab our food to go, and get the hell out of here." Yugi finally spoke. "Don't worry Jou I 'm used to you being an ass."
"Hey!" Jou said, though he was smiling.
Jou grabbed their bags, then walked over to Yugi. Though as he did, Seto grabbed him as he passed.
"What now!" He asked pulling his arm free.
"We didn't say you could leave yet." Yami put in.
"Damn it!" Yugi almost shouted. "Just let us go." Then as an afterthought added, "If we really will be going to the same college, then lets take this back up when we get there."
"Hey, that's right!" Jou said. "How do you know if we are going to the same college?"
"I saw the sticker on your car." Seto stated as if it was the obvious thing in the world.
"Fine then truce, at least until we reach Ivory."
"But Yug..."
"Come on Jou." Yugi who had not moved from his spot finally raised his head. Waiting patiently for his friend. Jou sneered at Seto before coming up beside Yugi, and handing him his food.
"You know I like that idea." Yami stated.
"Fine, truce until college starts." Seto spat.
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Seto wasn't really sure why, but it seemed Yami wanted to start something. It almost felt like they were starting a war, a very long on between them and these two boys. He watched as Jou held the shrimps arm, and started to guide him to the door. I thought then came to mind. He walked up behind them, and grabbed Yugi's arm, turning the boy around to face him.
"Now you listen to me..." He started, though stopped immediately as he stared into the boys deep blue eyes.
"What's wrong?" Yugi asked.
"Your eyes..."
"Seto? What's wrong?" Yami asked his friend, as he came up beside him.
Jou stood to the side a sad smile visible on his face. "Yeah bastard, what's wrong?"
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Seto let go of the boy, and stared. All he could do was stare, stunned. How could he not of seen something so obvious.
Yugi held his hand out for Jou, who came up and held his wrist loosely. They walked to the door before Yugi decided to turn around.
"Oh, and don't think just because I'm blind doesn't mean you will win this little war."
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