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Beauty Within Darkness

By: Oneos Pitri

Prologue

 

“Hello. Some of you may know who I am, but most not. My name is Ryou Bakura, nationality Romanian, though I may not look it. That, who I am is not important though. I am here to tell you a story.”

 

“Think what you may, but it's not the kind of story you hear every day. Urban legends, pop culture. No, that is not what I will be mentioning tonight. What is to be spoken here, nothing, but truth. You see, in three weeks is my anniversary.”

 

“And it's not the anniversary of my birth or wedding or whatever you are thinking of right now. It is so completely different and unbelievable, that by the time I finish my ranting, you will be calling a psychiatrist, but for now, all I am asking of you is to listen. For my life should have ended in three weeks of year 1794, not too long ago actually, now that I think about it...”

 

 

A young silver haired boy, wrapped in a long black cloak makes his way through the empty, snow covered streets, mumbling under his breath. His chocolate brown eyes never leaving the ground, as he walks towards the park.

 

Park, at this time of the day hidden in shadows, hid the boy's silhouette from the streets, only revealing him, as he passed under one of the many street lights. Wind dancing, playing with his long white hair and bottom of the cloak, showing boy's fire red pants, long knee-socks, and little, black Mary Janes covering his legs and feet. The boy shivered at an eerie feeling, that slowly crept onto him, covering his arms in goose bumps. A slight smirk playing on the boy's features, as he ceased his hurried stride.

 

“If you are here to kill me, than show yourselves, suckers.” He whispered into the heavy air. Black clouds swirling just above him, quickly taking on a solid form. Two black clad men, appeared before the delicate, pale as the moon itself, boy.

 

The taller of the men had short, brown hair and eyes. The other had long, black hair, pulled into a tight ponytail on his head and emerald green eyes. The three stood eyeing each other. Only if the looks could kill. The taller stepped forward. Noticing that the boy didn't make any movements at all, he proceeded, until they were mere inches apart.

 

“Are you Ryou Bakura, one of the dukes?” Ryou stared silently. “And what's it to you, may I ask, Vampire?” The brown haired boy's eyebrow twitched at the tone of the younger one. “I have a name, boy, it's Honda, if you'd be as kind to address me as such.” Ryou stared still, but a moment later nodded and gave the other a small smile. “Yes and I am not a boy, I, in fact am, as you correctly guessed, Ryou Bakura of Transylvania [1].”

 

The shorter black haired male stepped forward with a smile on his lips. “It's a pleasure to meet you, my liege.” Ryou smiled. “No, the pleasure is mine...” The emerald-eyed boy paused shaking Ryou's hand. “Oh, the name's Otogi.” Ryou nodded. “Very well Otogi and no formalities with me. Just call me Ryou.”

 

 

The three men sat around the long dark, wood table. Since the time they arrived at the Bathlen castle above the city of Blaj [2], no words were exchanged. After they finished eating, Ryou spoke. “So, what business do you have with me? Why would vampires of all, come to us? You do know, me and my brothers are exorcists of kind?” Honda coughed and looked up from his plate at the youth on the other end of the table. He personally didn't like the boy's attitude.

 

“My Lord.” He stopped, upon seeing Ryou glaring at him and remembered what the albino said to Otogi about formalities. He coughed again. “Ryou, we have come here to deliver a message.” Ryou raised his eyebrows questioningly.

 

“Oh? And what would that be?” Otogi beamed. The younger vampire was a bit too cheerful for his partner, Ryou thought. “You and your brothers, Ryou, are invited to late Lord Dracula's castle, by none other than his sons. Lord Yami and Bakura Dracula.” Ryou almost chocked on his wine. “I'm sorry?” Otogi grinned. Honda rubbed the bridge between his eyebrows, growling softly.

 

“You are invited and if you turn the invitation down, let's just say it won't be pretty, by the way it's not like they are going to attack you the time they see you. Lord Yami specifically told us that this is going to be just a peaceful ball...”

 

“A `fancy dress' ball.” Otogi pitched in, but soon quieted down at the glare he was receiving from his partner.

 

“...Which is supposed to bring the two kingdoms closer and stop the eternal fight.” Ryou scoffed. “Isn't it the point of `eternity', as you mentioned yourself, that something goes on and should go on forever?” Honda chuckled. “I like the way you think. So simple.” Ryou glared, than stood up and stalked over to the vampires.

 

“Thank you for informing us, but I think that it is time for you to go, don't you?” He said, crossing his arms over his chest. Honda chuckled once more. “I'm sorry, that was out of line for me. We'll be gone as soon, as we can, but first can we ask for a night? Me and my partner are very worn out from our journey and besides, when we go to Bran castle [3], we can lead you and your brothers there.”

 

Ryou sighed. The vampire had a good point. “All right, but for now, good night gentlemen, my servants will show you to your rooms.” Ryou was about to leave, when he span around to face Honda and Otogi once more. “Just please, don't feed from our servants and for that matter don't feed from anyone around here, or it's your head.”

 

 

“So, we're going? To Bran? To a ball? Full of vampires and others? But, why? Why would they invite us?” A small, tri-color haired boy jumped up and down on his bed. His soft, violet eyes looking at the albino, that sat on the other side of bed, as his golden, lighting bolt like bangs fell onto his face. His usually spiked up black and burgundy hair, now slumped, due to the shower the boy took earlier.

 

“Yugi, slow down.” Laughed the pale blonde boy, sitting on the edge of the bed, on his hyper brother's left. His piercing, lavender eyes watching the smaller boy. “But I cannot help it. I am just confused and excited. After all it is the castle of none other then late Lord Dracula's. The castle, our parents were once in and now us. We are going to meet Lord Dracul's sons. Wonder what they are like?” The tri-color haired boy stopped bouncing on his bed and frowned, as in deep thought.

 

The albino boy sighed. “I do not know either Yugi, but from what the messengers told me, they are throwing a fancy dress ball for all: demons, vampires, et cetera. They said, that Lords Yami and Bakura Dracula want to negotiate the future of humans and vampires living side by side in peace. Though I do not see how that is possible.” Malik nodded. “I see your point brother, but I also agree with Yugi. I say we go and since I'm the oldest and you are voted two against one, you double loose, little brother.” Malik said smirking. Ryou tried to glare at his older brother, but failed miserably.

 

“I may be the youngest, but I sure have more brains than you two combined together.” Malik and Yugi grinned at each other. “Now get out of my room, I want to sleep and I can't sleep with two psychos hovering over me.” The two, Ryou's older brothers (A//N: Don't know how Ryou ended up the youngest, since Yugi is so much smaller. O.o Oh, well.) ran out of the room and down the Bethlen castle's halls. They couldn't wait to see what the Bran castle looked like. Famed Vlad Dracula's castle.

 

 

All right!!! How did you like it? Was it good? Was it crap? Should I continue? And have I asked enough questions as it is? Anyways. REVIEW ONEGAI, MINNA-SAN!!!!! ^^

 

Explanations: I tried to make settings to this story as real as I could, sooo

 

[1] I don't know how governing system works in Transylvania, so I just had to make something up. By the way, it's my story, so deal with it.

 

[2] Bathlen castle- Cetatea de Balta (Yeah, I dunno what that means either O.o), near Blaj

French renaissance style, 16th century. Go look for it on internet and you'll know more.

 

[3] Bran castle- supposedly the castle, Vlad Dracula lived in. Above Bran village, near Brasov.

Romanian characteristic gothic architecture. O.o Coool!!

 

End Prologue