Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Trapped Without Sight ❯ Training Begins ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter 2: Training Begins   Yami decided to start Skyla’s training in the Shadow Realm.   “I warn you, this realm is not easy for most humans to handle; so I want you to tell me if you start feeling dizzy or weak.” He explained “Why start my training here if most humans can’t handle it? Are you saying I’m not normal?” Skyla questioned. “Most humans can’t fire white light off their bodies, so in a way, you aren’t normal.” Yami answered. “Gee, thanks.” Skyla mumbled sarcastically.   Yami just smirked and called upon his Celtic Guardian.   “What the hell?!” Skyla was stunned as she sensed someone right in front of her. “Are you going to train me, or are you trying to kill me?!” She asked panicked. “The Celtic Guardian is just here in case something happens.” Yami stated calmly. “I’m gonna die.” Skyla said flatly with fear in her voice.   Yami just chuckled and started explaining how to block attacks and attack an unseen enemy; he then went into sparring with Skyla and attacking to see how much she’s learned and how fast she is when it comes to dodging an attack. Skyla was doing well, until she collapsed to one knee from exhaustion. Suddenly, a blast that wasn’t fired from Yami or any of his monsters skimmed her shoulder and drew blood. She let out a startled cry before dizziness got the better of her and she fell into unconsciousness.   “Skyla!!” Yami cried, looking around to find the source of where the blast had come from.   When he saw no one, he ordered his Celtic Guardian to pick her up and follow him out of the Shadow Realm and into his chambers. He laid Skyla on the bed and ordered a healer to heal her shoulder. Yami started to worry when Skyla had been out for two days. Tristan and Joey, two of his most trusted guards, were told to keep an eye on her and to protect her. After Yami had left Joey asked,             & nbsp; “So, this is the special girl that Yami has taken a fondness to, she sure is pretty.” “Just don’t go hitting on her. The pharaoh wouldn’t be too happy if you fell in love with his girl.” Tristan stated, teasing Joey. “What makes you think she’s his girl?” Joey asked. “Have you seen the way he acts around her, it’s like his heart of ice was melted and love was able to enter again. Besides, he’s got us protecting her, what does that tell you?” Tristan explained. “I hate it when you’re right.” Joey said angrily.   Tristan just laughed. A moan brought their attention to Skyla who was just beginning to regain consciousness.   “Hey, she’s awake.” Tristan said happily. “I’ll go get his highness.” He finished, walking out the door.   Skyla had a feeling she knew exactly where she was, but she started to get worried when she heard unfamiliar voices.                “Where am I?” she asked weakly.             “You’re in the pharaoh’s chambers.” Came a reply.   She tried to sit up in a panic and move away but all that earned her was a major headache.            &nbs p;  “You shouldn’t move, you’re still very weak.” The voice said gently.             “Who are you?!” Skyla asked partly in anger and partly in fear.             “I’m a guard to the pharaoh, my name is Joey.” He replied.   At that point Tristan walked in with the Pharaoh. Well actually, Tristan walked while Yami pretty much ran into the room.             &n bsp; “Skyla, how are you feeling?” Yami asked.   Hearing Yami’s voice, Skyla calmed down and answered,            &nbs p;  “I’m fine thanks.” “We should get you into some different clothes, I’ll have Mai come in and give you a change of clothes.” Yami stated before he left the room to get Mai.   Mai entered to room to see Skyla sitting on the edge of the bed.   “Hello Skyla, my name is Mai and I got you a new set of clothes to wear.” Mai stated as she walked over to the bed. “You know that I’m blind, right?” Skyla asked. “Yes, the Pharaoh has told me; I’ll help you into your new clothes if you want.” Mai answered. “Thanks.”   After Mai had Skyla dressed, she went to get Yami so that he could see how she looked. Yami walked back into his chamber to find Skyla in a white dress with blue trim and had a gold collar around her neck with sapphires, diamonds, and rubies embedded into it. She also had arm and wrist bands outlined in silver with diamonds and rubies embedded into them. Yami’s mouth dropped open at the sight of her.   “Yami? Are you alright?” Skyla asked when she heard nothing but silence. “I’m fine Skyla; you look very elegant in that attire.” He stated.             “Thank you your highness.” Skyla said blushing.             ; “What’s with the formalities all of a sudden, I said that you could call me Yami.” “Well, you said I look elegant, I was just thanking you in a formal manner. I won’t do it again Yami.” Skyla answered.   Yami just smiled and walked over to her. He took her by the hand and led her into the ball room. When she felt Yami pull her close and wrap an arm around her waist she blushed and asked,             & nbsp; “Yami, where are we, and what are you doing?”           & nbsp; “You’ll see.” Came the response.   Yami started moving around the floor and Skyla caught on quickly to the fact that he was dancing with her. When Skyla felt someone grab her and forcefully pull her away, she got worried.   “Ishtar?! What the hell are you doing?!” Yami asked angrily. “There’s a certain prisoner that you’re holding in your dungeons who would like to see her.” He replied coolly. “You won’t even make it to the dungeon if I have anything to say about it!” Yami shouted. “Ah, but if you try and stop me she won’t live long enough to see tomorrow.” Ishtar said taking out his millennium rod and unsheathing the dagger that it held, then holding it to her throat.   Ishtar then left the ball room with Skyla and Yami was left to think of a way to get Ishtar before he got to the dungeon.              ;  “Hey Bakura, I have a special delivery for you!” Ishtar called out. “So, you did what I asked, now open this cell and throw her in; if I’m going to be a prisoner here, I might as well have some fun.” Bakura stated with an evil grin. “I’ll leave you to your fun then.” Ishtar said before he left.   Skyla sensed Bakura getting closer and decided to put Yami’s training to the test. Right when Bakura pinned her wrists to the wall, she pushed her energy to its peak and threw him hard against the wall with it. Bakura had the wind knocked out of him and fell unconscious. At the same time, Yami got to Bakura’s cell to see Skyla and Bakura both unconscious. Yami unlocked the cell and took Skyla back to his chambers. Just as Yami placed her on the bed a guard came in saying,   “Your highness, the new slaves are here.” “Thank you Otogi, I’ll be out to see them as soon as Skyla regains consciousness.” Yami said sending the guard away.   Not long after the guard left, Skyla awoke and explained what happened in the dungeon to Yami.             &# 8220;I’m glad my training is paying off. I have to go look at some new slaves so I’ll be back later.” Yami said to her.             “Yami wait, can I come?” Skyla asked sitting up slowly.             “You still look very weak from using all that power.” Yami stated.             “I’ll be fine; I just might need help getting to the throne room.” Skyla said.   Yami agreed hesitantly and had Joey support her as they went to the throne room. When Yami got there, there were six slaves; three of which looked very young. The three youngest slaves caught Yami’s attention, especially the one that looked almost identical to him, except for the eyes and the height difference. The other two that looked like Bakura and Ishtar caught his attention as well.   “Guards, I want you to take the albino and the blonde to the dungeon; and I want the one that looks like me taken to my chambers.” Yami ordered. “Your highness, I don’t think you should send the other two to the dungeon; I sense immense power like mine radiating off of them.” Skyla whispered into Yami’s ear. “You’re sure of this?” he asked her. “Yes, the same power is radiating off of all three of them.” Skyla replied. “Guards, change of plans, bring all three of them to my chambers after they are cleaned.” Yami ordered before leaving the throne room with Skyla and Joey, who was still supporting her.   Yami walked into his room and Joey put Skyla on the bed before leaving and taking his post outside of Yami’s door. After about a half hour, all three boys cautiously entered the pharaoh’s chamber.   “I see you’ve finally arrived.” Yami said with a bit of impatients in his voice. “Yami, you should go easy on them, they’re probably terrified of you since you’re the pharaoh. People have a tendency to spread rumors about pharaohs being cruel.” Skyla said gently. “Skyla, I think you’ve made me go soft.” Yami said in a fake upset tone. “Then I’m doing my job.” Skyla answered, proud of herself.   Yami gave her a fake glare and she started to giggle. The three slaves were confused at the scene before them. Skyla walked over to the three slaves and kneeled down in front of them much to Yami’s surprise considering how he knew she was blind.   “Yami, just because I can’t see doesn’t mean I’m helpless.” Skyla said when she heard an awkward silence from Yami. “I didn’t say anything.” Yami said defensively. “Hearing you be silent is the first indication of you being surprised.” Skyla said to him.   One of the slaves gently tapped her on the shoulder and looked to the ground as she looked towards him.             &nb sp; “Yes?” Skyla asked.             “Um, are you and the pharaoh married?” the one that looked like the pharaoh asked.   Yami blushed deep crimson at this. Skyla giggled and said,             &n bsp; “No, Yami and I are just good friends. Anyway, you should probably tell us your names.”   The one that looked like Yami introduced himself and his friends.                         “I’m Yugi, the albino over there is Ryou, and the blonde over there is Malik.”   Yami saw that Ryou looked angrily at Yugi for calling him an albino and chuckled. When Yugi looked up at him questioningly, Yami said,             &n bsp; “Bakura does the same thing when I call him an albino.”              “Bakura?” Ryou questioned. “Bakura is a tomb robber and he’s down in the dungeon paying for his crimes.” Yami answered.             ; “Yami, you should imprison Ishtar after what he did.” Skyla said.             “I would, if I could find him.” Yami said.             “What’s he look like?” Ryou asked.             “He looks like Malik.” Skyla answered for Yami.   Malik paled and said,             &n bsp;           “So that’s why he wanted to throw Ryou and me in the dungeon.”            ;  “For all I know you could’ve been their brothers.” Yami stated angrily. “Yami calm down. If it wasn’t for me, you and Ryou would probably be sharing a cell with Bakura right now.” Skyla chimed in. “I’m going to bed.” Yami stated simply. “In the middle of the afternoon?” Skyla asked dryly. “Yes, in the middle of the afternoon; and I suggest you all do the same.” Yami answered angrily. “Yeah, you could probably use the nap Mr. Crabby Pants.” Skyla said sarcastically, earning a glare from Yami and giggles from the three slaves.   Then, all of them laid down for a nap and slept peacefully.