Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Virus ❯ Chapter 8
[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
Welcome everyone and thank you for reading my story.
The ending I mentioned in the last chapter paraphrases a line from the poem "The Second Coming" by Yeats. It's creepy, but powerful. If you want to read it, go to www.well.com/user/eob/poetry/The_Second_Coming.html. It's not awful or sacrilegious, but I felt it was not appropriate for a Christmas posting.
I am renaming some of the duel monsters, at least those who do not already have names. Gaia of course is Gaia the Fierce Knight. I have named the Celtic Guardian "Siji" (just think C-G). That is much easier to type than Celtic Guardian all the time.
SLASH ALERT!! Mushy feelings between Celtic Guardian and Dark Magician.
Nothing much happening here, but I will post another chapter later today. Right now I have to go and buy the stuff that I wasn't given for Christmas. I told everyone Yugioh stuff, but I didn't get any! It's hard to convince others to feed and support your obsession.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh, or Yeats, and no money is being made from this.
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Yugi thought that the Shadow Realm was actually pretty interesting. His previous visits were necessarily short, and because it was dark there hadn't been much to see, but this castle was AWESOME!
Held securely by the Dark Magician, Yugi craned his neck to take in the sights. It looked like a movie version of a village of the Middle Ages. Duel monsters were everywhere! And not just any duel monsters, these were the ones in his deck! He couldn't wait to tell Yami about this place. It was so exciting seeing his beloved cards come to life that he forgot for a moment that he had been kidnapped.
Gaia and Siji were sparring in the courtyard; loser had to clean the Kuriboh cages. Ugh. They all agreed that multiplying the little furballs was a great defensive move, but it took a long time for the extra Kuriboh to fade away after they reproduced. Damn they were messy! Cage cleaning was the crap job of the Dark Citadel.
Siji was very attuned to his lover, the Dark Magician. He knew the instant his soul mate returned to the Shadow Realm. When the Magician entered the Citadel, Siji was aware of a change to the Magician's aura. He hummed with dark energy. Distracted by the appearance of his lover, Siji was struck by Gaia who then claimed victory in the match.
Gaia stopped his celebratory dance (he was stronger, but still he rarely beat the Celtic Guardian in a spar) when he noticed Siji's attention centered on the gate. The Dark Magician strode swiftly towards the two swordsmen. His burden did not go unnoticed for long. A growing crowd of monsters began trailing their leader, calling Yugi's name and reaching out to touch the child.
Dark Magician stopped before Siji and cast a spell of protection that would keep others from crowding too closely and would also keep them from hearing his conversation. He fixed his eyes upon the face of his love. He could never get enough of the sight; the warrior was so beautiful to him. Long blond hair, bangs clinging to a forehead damp with sweat. Wide hazel eyes filled with keen intelligence and fierce courage. The features were framed on each side by delicately pointed ears that peeped out from under his helmet. What a contradiction: a gentle beauty on the outside, and inside, the spirit of a warrior.
Siji looked his fill as well. The Magician was a head taller than he, but much slimmer. Battle had shaped and firmed his hard muscles, but the other was a magic user. It was less physically strenuous, but you could see in his eyes the mental strain such powers demanded. His eyes were ancient. His smooth skin remained unlined; he rarely smiled, but when he did Siji could feel the oppressive atmosphere of the Shadow Realm lift for just a moment. And the Magician was smiling at him now.
"I have missed you, elfling, but I bring joyous news." He proudly set Yugi down in front of Siji and placed his palms on Yugi's shoulders. "Yugi will be staying at the Citadel. We no longer have to fear danger touching him."
Siji, always pleased to see his master, took Yugi's hand and knelt before him. "I am happy you have decided to visit us, master. If there is anything you need, you have but to ask. We are all eager to make your stay as pleasant as possible." Always polite, Yugi thanked the Celtic Guardian.
"I see you lost the Kuriboh battle. Come to our chambers after you have finished your duties. We have much to discuss." Gathering up Yugi once again, he strolled toward the main entrance. He called over his shoulder, "Have the Mystical Elf cast additional protection charms about the Citadel. Oh, and place additional guardians on the walls as well."
Dark Magician escorted Yugi to the inner castle and led the boy up the left staircase.
Yugi's eyes widened as he entered the bedroom. Rich silks of crimson and gold adorned the large brass bed and exquisite tapestries were draped on the walls. The detail work in the room was trimmed in gold, and precious gems served as an accent. A cheery fire blazed in the fireplace, warming the room. Yugi had never seen anything like it. Not even Pegasus' castle could compare.
"This room belonged to the Pharaoh. We have kept it just as he left it millennia ago. You may change whatever you wish; this is your home now." Dark Magician kept a close watch on Yugi. Any actions the boy attempted would be telegraphed by that open face. He didn't want to hurt his master, but he was determined to ensure his safety.
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In the deepest part of the Shadow Realm, an ancient evil stirred. It carried a ravenous hunger that could only be appeased by devouring innocence. Rousing it's massive form, the beast slouched towards the light.
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Whoa. I scared myself there. No more typing in an empty house for me! Please read and review. Thanks!
The ending I mentioned in the last chapter paraphrases a line from the poem "The Second Coming" by Yeats. It's creepy, but powerful. If you want to read it, go to www.well.com/user/eob/poetry/The_Second_Coming.html. It's not awful or sacrilegious, but I felt it was not appropriate for a Christmas posting.
I am renaming some of the duel monsters, at least those who do not already have names. Gaia of course is Gaia the Fierce Knight. I have named the Celtic Guardian "Siji" (just think C-G). That is much easier to type than Celtic Guardian all the time.
SLASH ALERT!! Mushy feelings between Celtic Guardian and Dark Magician.
Nothing much happening here, but I will post another chapter later today. Right now I have to go and buy the stuff that I wasn't given for Christmas. I told everyone Yugioh stuff, but I didn't get any! It's hard to convince others to feed and support your obsession.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh, or Yeats, and no money is being made from this.
******************************************************* ******************************************
Yugi thought that the Shadow Realm was actually pretty interesting. His previous visits were necessarily short, and because it was dark there hadn't been much to see, but this castle was AWESOME!
Held securely by the Dark Magician, Yugi craned his neck to take in the sights. It looked like a movie version of a village of the Middle Ages. Duel monsters were everywhere! And not just any duel monsters, these were the ones in his deck! He couldn't wait to tell Yami about this place. It was so exciting seeing his beloved cards come to life that he forgot for a moment that he had been kidnapped.
Gaia and Siji were sparring in the courtyard; loser had to clean the Kuriboh cages. Ugh. They all agreed that multiplying the little furballs was a great defensive move, but it took a long time for the extra Kuriboh to fade away after they reproduced. Damn they were messy! Cage cleaning was the crap job of the Dark Citadel.
Siji was very attuned to his lover, the Dark Magician. He knew the instant his soul mate returned to the Shadow Realm. When the Magician entered the Citadel, Siji was aware of a change to the Magician's aura. He hummed with dark energy. Distracted by the appearance of his lover, Siji was struck by Gaia who then claimed victory in the match.
Gaia stopped his celebratory dance (he was stronger, but still he rarely beat the Celtic Guardian in a spar) when he noticed Siji's attention centered on the gate. The Dark Magician strode swiftly towards the two swordsmen. His burden did not go unnoticed for long. A growing crowd of monsters began trailing their leader, calling Yugi's name and reaching out to touch the child.
Dark Magician stopped before Siji and cast a spell of protection that would keep others from crowding too closely and would also keep them from hearing his conversation. He fixed his eyes upon the face of his love. He could never get enough of the sight; the warrior was so beautiful to him. Long blond hair, bangs clinging to a forehead damp with sweat. Wide hazel eyes filled with keen intelligence and fierce courage. The features were framed on each side by delicately pointed ears that peeped out from under his helmet. What a contradiction: a gentle beauty on the outside, and inside, the spirit of a warrior.
Siji looked his fill as well. The Magician was a head taller than he, but much slimmer. Battle had shaped and firmed his hard muscles, but the other was a magic user. It was less physically strenuous, but you could see in his eyes the mental strain such powers demanded. His eyes were ancient. His smooth skin remained unlined; he rarely smiled, but when he did Siji could feel the oppressive atmosphere of the Shadow Realm lift for just a moment. And the Magician was smiling at him now.
"I have missed you, elfling, but I bring joyous news." He proudly set Yugi down in front of Siji and placed his palms on Yugi's shoulders. "Yugi will be staying at the Citadel. We no longer have to fear danger touching him."
Siji, always pleased to see his master, took Yugi's hand and knelt before him. "I am happy you have decided to visit us, master. If there is anything you need, you have but to ask. We are all eager to make your stay as pleasant as possible." Always polite, Yugi thanked the Celtic Guardian.
"I see you lost the Kuriboh battle. Come to our chambers after you have finished your duties. We have much to discuss." Gathering up Yugi once again, he strolled toward the main entrance. He called over his shoulder, "Have the Mystical Elf cast additional protection charms about the Citadel. Oh, and place additional guardians on the walls as well."
Dark Magician escorted Yugi to the inner castle and led the boy up the left staircase.
Yugi's eyes widened as he entered the bedroom. Rich silks of crimson and gold adorned the large brass bed and exquisite tapestries were draped on the walls. The detail work in the room was trimmed in gold, and precious gems served as an accent. A cheery fire blazed in the fireplace, warming the room. Yugi had never seen anything like it. Not even Pegasus' castle could compare.
"This room belonged to the Pharaoh. We have kept it just as he left it millennia ago. You may change whatever you wish; this is your home now." Dark Magician kept a close watch on Yugi. Any actions the boy attempted would be telegraphed by that open face. He didn't want to hurt his master, but he was determined to ensure his safety.
********************************************************** ***************************************
In the deepest part of the Shadow Realm, an ancient evil stirred. It carried a ravenous hunger that could only be appeased by devouring innocence. Rousing it's massive form, the beast slouched towards the light.
*********************************************************** **************************************
Whoa. I scared myself there. No more typing in an empty house for me! Please read and review. Thanks!