Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Virus ❯ Chapter 27
[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
By: leev 
Yugi's freedom is shortlived. Pegasus begins Part 1 of the Dark Soul Ritual.
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Hentai / Suspense | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.20.2003 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 425 | Status: Work In Progress
Yugi's freedom is shortlived. Pegasus begins Part 1 of the Dark Soul Ritual.
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Hentai / Suspense | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.20.2003 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 425 | Status: Work In Progress
This is not nearly as chubby a chappie as I had wanted, but at least I am updating!
Shout outs:
Silverdrake: Thank you, and I reward your loyalty by dedicating this chapter to you.
AndreAlaRae: Thank you for the review. Yami/Yugi is one of my faves as well. I'll try to get a little more DM/CG action in before I end this story.
Lily22: I realized that as well, but then I figured he only expected Mokuba to read to margin letters. Any sentence completed in the middle of the page wouldn't count. Made it easier for this poor authoress!
Madyamisam: ROTFLMAO! I am like a little kid when I see a review from you. Does this mean that the Other sort of puts Ryou on Bakura's "Things to Kill" list? I guess so. Poor, poor neck-snapped-like-a-chicken baby!
SuperCat: I was going to post this morning, but I had stuff to do (like watch Judge Judy and sleep late - I love holidays).
I love Yugi and Davis: Tell your Yugi muse not to get his hopes yet. He's just jumping from the frying pan into the fire.
Jadesaber: Here is the next chapter, and thanks for the good wishes. They must have worked 'cause I got 100% on one and 95% on the other. Hurray for me!
Cody Thomas: Wow, thank you! I am glad you enjoy the story.
To all others, thank you for your interest in my little saga. Wait a minute..sagas aren't little, are they? Well considering that this thing is over 25 chapters, I guess that makes it one! Hah!
Disclaimers: Today is a federal holiday. This means no mail. This means that the documents giving me full and complete ownership of Yugioh and its characters won't be here until tomorrow at the earliest. Since I am posting today, I suppose I have to say that I don't own Yugioh, and I am not making any money off of this saga.
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Virus - Part 27
"Pharaoh, we have a little over an hour before we are to meet Pegasus. You might want the time to introduce yourself to this." Bakura handed over the pieces of Exodia. "It really should be Yugi, but we won't have any time alone with him. You must get Exodia to accept you."
Yami took the cards. He looked around the outskirts of the Keep, seeking a sheltered location to summon Exodia. He spotted a copse of trees not too far distant. "Wait here. I'll return in a moment."
Yami stopped behind the trees and made sure he was not visible from the walls of the Keep. There was no telling what Pegasus or his yami would do if they saw that he had an Exodia. Withdrawing the five pieces, Yami intoned, "I summon Exodia, the Forbidden One!"
A magical pentagram appeared before him. Two large golden arms, followed by the rest of Exodia, were expelled from the center of the design. When Exodia was fully materialized, the pentagram vanished. The Pharaoh and the duel monster viewed each other emotionlessly. Yami was the one to finally break the silence.
"I have summoned you, Great One, to ask for your help." Yami proceeded to explain the dire situation to the powerful creature. He infused his description of Yugi's kindness with tender passion, a tone not unnoticed by Exodia. Yami finished his story and asked, "Will you help him, Great One? You are the only one we can turn to now."
Exodia thought of its past. It had been locked into the cards for so long. Sometimes a piece of his body would be summoned, a leg or an arm; sometimes even it's head. Sometimes it felt like it was on the verge of being summoned totally, but the feeling never came to fruition. Until now. This little Pharaoh had summoned him, in the Shadow Realm no less, in order to save a human boy and prevent the ascension of a great evil to the throne of both human and shadow worlds. He didn't care about noble causes and such, but he loved a good fight.
Exodia held out one massive paw and said, "I will help you." Yami placed his own hand, small by comparison, into the monsters grip, and they sealed their bargain. "Thank you, Great One. I ask that you return to the cards for a time. If all goes well, we will not encounter the Other. However, I will keep your cards at the ready." Exodia nodded, then disappeared into the cards. For a reason he could not understand, Yami put the cards in an inner pocket, separate from his deck. He returned to his companions just in time to view an horrific sight.
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Siji was nearly bowled over with the force of Yugi's loving impact. He did drop his sword, but that was all right. His Magician was there to watch his back.
Siji embraced Yugi, then lifted him high into the air. Yugi squealed happily and gave Siji a sloppy kiss on the cheek. Yugi wriggled out of his grasp and jumped into the waiting arms of the Dark Magician. He knew everything must be OK now. Siji wouldn't be here with the Magician if he wasn't sure his friend was cured. Yugi couldn't remember being happier.
Seto was seething, but he kept his face expressionless. HE was the one who had been protecting Yugi. HE was the one who helped Yugi escape from not only the Forbidden Keep, but from the Dark Citadel as well. Now, The Celtic Guardian and the Dark Magician would get all the glory and all of Yugi's gratitude.
Speaking of the Dark Magician, Yami must have found a way to reverse the effects of the infected control chip. Once again, it's Yami to the rescue and poor Seto gets left out in the cold. He wasn't going to take this lying down. "I hate to interrupt this little reunion, but we need to get Yugi to safety. Now."
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It was very close now. It had felt a blast of Light Power from the innocent. Something had made it exultant. The emotions were too strong for the light to hold in, and the excess was pressed into the surroundings.
The Other shuffled closer. Best not to startle the innocent into flight. The Other was not swift. It would have to cripple the light if it tried to run. That would lessen the power the light could offer.
Now it could hear a cheery stream of words and the sounds of several bodies tramping through the woods. It would lie in wait for the light and it's companions. Once the companions were destroyed the light would belong to It.
What was this? Minions of the Keeper of the Ritual were searching the forest. The Other slinked further into the shadows of the forest. It gave the Keeper the location of the light. It had waited over five millennia. It could wait for moonrise.
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Seto's cold voice reminded the joyful trio that danger lurked in the woods. Yugi would never be safe in the Shadow Realm. They had to get to Yami immediately. Magician set Yugi down and the group made their way towards the Forbidden Keep. Yugi was skipping between the Magician and Siji, holding on to their hands and chattering happily. Rest, adrenaline, and thoughts of home prevented him from truly feeling the pain in his feet. His joy was contagious. With light hearts, they neared the edge of the forest. They could see the Keep across the cleared land, and on the far side they could make out three figures waiting near the gate. They let down their guard.
Fifty Skull Servants erupted from the earth. They had buried themselves beneath mounds of leaves, dirt, and branches. Their master had told them where to wait. They did not question his orders. The Servants surrounded the four and with an unanimous shriek, they attacked. Forty divided their attack between the Dark Magician, the Celtic Guardian, and Seto Kaiba; the other ten focused on capturing Yugi.
When the Servants first appeared, Siji and Magician thrust Yugi forcefully into Kaiba's arms, screaming at him to run for the front of the Keep. It was not meant to be. There were too many of the enemy. Siji and Magician were destroying their opponents easily, but they would be too late. The pummeling he was receiving exacerbated Seto's previous injuries. He couldn't fight back so long as he was holding onto Yugi. Seto made a decision. He couldn't get into the clearing, so he wound his way through the swarm and pushed Yugi back into the forest. "Run, Yugi! As fast as you can!"
Once Yugi was out of his arms, the Servants attacked Seto with renewed ferocity. They weren't counting on a human being able to fight back. Seto was holding his own, when he heard Yugi yelp in fear. He caught only a glimpse of a red jacket covering flailing limbs. The attacks stopped and the Servants fled back to the Keep, a screaming Yugi in their midst.
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Yami's heart leapt into his throat as he saw the last part of the battle. His heart bled at the sounds of his precious aibou screaming for his yami to help. Yami ran as fast as he could, but not even he was quick enough to reach the mass of duel monsters before they reached the relative safety of the Forbidden Keep. The gates closed behind them, and soon enough Yugi's cries faded behind the castle walls.
Seto and the two duel monsters ran to meet the others at the gates. Mokuba, overjoyed to see his brother safe, ran into his arms. Seto took a moment to hug his little brother before steeling himself to face Yami and the others.
He was prepared to be attacked by Yami, but the blow from the Celtic Guardian caught him completely off guard. Seto landed on his butt in the dirt, shaking the cobwebs from his head. He saw the Dark Magician holding the Celtic Guardian from further assaults.
"You were supposed to take him and run! You left him!" Siji's shouts were punctuated by occasional lunges in Seto's direction. Magician, with Yami's help, held firm. Shala went to tend to Kaiba's injuries while Bakura looked on and laughed.
Mokuba scrunched his little face into a scowl, walked over to Siji, and kicked him in the knee as hard as he could. He then walked back to his brother and helped him to his feet.
"Are you OK, big brother?"
Seto rubbed his jaw and ran his tongue around his mouth, counting teeth. They were all still there. "Yes, Mokuba. I'm fine." Seto gave the duel monsters a disdainful sneer, then asked his brother, "Did you get my message?"
"Yep. Just like you wanted," Mokuba answered with a smile. He motioned for Bakura to give Seto the forged documents.
Seto examined the certificates and the check. They were extremely well done. "If I didn't know better, I'd say these were the real thing. Great job, Mokuba." The little boy beamed with pleasure at his brother's praise.
Siji calmed down and hanged his head in embarrassment for his outburst. He shuffled forward and apologized to Kaiba. Kaiba raised an eyebrow at him and turned away. Siji flushed at the rejection and returned to his mate's side. Dark Magician glared over his lover's head at the tall brunette. He would take no action, though. His pharaoh had told him that the Little Master had been given a potion that made him love the rude young man. He kept the anger at bay for Yugi's sake.
Movement at the Keep gates caught their attention. It was Pegasus.
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Pegasus had been pacing all day, waiting for word that Kaiba and Yugi had been recaptured. It was nearing time for the exchange. If he couldn't produce the two prisoners for Yami and Bakura, he would be denied his wealth and freedom. Worse, if he couldn't produce a sacrifice at moonrise for the Other, he would lose his life, probably after unimaginable torture.
Chikan had told him of the attempt at the Dark Soul Ritual thousands of years ago. The boy, Bakura, had been a virgin until he was brought to the Dark Citadel. Chikan had not raped the child until after the Other rejected him as an offering. He had no idea who the original offender was, and Bakura himself had never told anyone. The offender had been punished, though. The agonized shrieks, which lasted for six days before stopping in mid-scream, told the story of the rapist's punishment. To befoul an offering is to invite suffering. What would be the sentence for guaranteeing a pure sacrifice and then not following through with the promise? That was something Pegasus had no interest in finding out.
One of the Servants burst into Pegasus' study and excitedly exclaimed, "Master! We have him! He is being brought through the front gates!"
Pegasus stood quickly and barked his commands. "Take him directly to First Chamber. Have him bathed and any wounds tended to before I get there." The Servant scuttled out, anxious to fulfill the master's orders.
//We should go over the plan once more, hikari. If we want to sacrifice Mokuba's pure soul and still keep Yugi for our own pleasure, there can be no mistakes.//
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I think the next chapter will be the big finale, and probably one more for denouement.
Hang in there!
Shout outs:
Silverdrake: Thank you, and I reward your loyalty by dedicating this chapter to you.
AndreAlaRae: Thank you for the review. Yami/Yugi is one of my faves as well. I'll try to get a little more DM/CG action in before I end this story.
Lily22: I realized that as well, but then I figured he only expected Mokuba to read to margin letters. Any sentence completed in the middle of the page wouldn't count. Made it easier for this poor authoress!
Madyamisam: ROTFLMAO! I am like a little kid when I see a review from you. Does this mean that the Other sort of puts Ryou on Bakura's "Things to Kill" list? I guess so. Poor, poor neck-snapped-like-a-chicken baby!
SuperCat: I was going to post this morning, but I had stuff to do (like watch Judge Judy and sleep late - I love holidays).
I love Yugi and Davis: Tell your Yugi muse not to get his hopes yet. He's just jumping from the frying pan into the fire.
Jadesaber: Here is the next chapter, and thanks for the good wishes. They must have worked 'cause I got 100% on one and 95% on the other. Hurray for me!
Cody Thomas: Wow, thank you! I am glad you enjoy the story.
To all others, thank you for your interest in my little saga. Wait a minute..sagas aren't little, are they? Well considering that this thing is over 25 chapters, I guess that makes it one! Hah!
Disclaimers: Today is a federal holiday. This means no mail. This means that the documents giving me full and complete ownership of Yugioh and its characters won't be here until tomorrow at the earliest. Since I am posting today, I suppose I have to say that I don't own Yugioh, and I am not making any money off of this saga.
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Virus - Part 27
"Pharaoh, we have a little over an hour before we are to meet Pegasus. You might want the time to introduce yourself to this." Bakura handed over the pieces of Exodia. "It really should be Yugi, but we won't have any time alone with him. You must get Exodia to accept you."
Yami took the cards. He looked around the outskirts of the Keep, seeking a sheltered location to summon Exodia. He spotted a copse of trees not too far distant. "Wait here. I'll return in a moment."
Yami stopped behind the trees and made sure he was not visible from the walls of the Keep. There was no telling what Pegasus or his yami would do if they saw that he had an Exodia. Withdrawing the five pieces, Yami intoned, "I summon Exodia, the Forbidden One!"
A magical pentagram appeared before him. Two large golden arms, followed by the rest of Exodia, were expelled from the center of the design. When Exodia was fully materialized, the pentagram vanished. The Pharaoh and the duel monster viewed each other emotionlessly. Yami was the one to finally break the silence.
"I have summoned you, Great One, to ask for your help." Yami proceeded to explain the dire situation to the powerful creature. He infused his description of Yugi's kindness with tender passion, a tone not unnoticed by Exodia. Yami finished his story and asked, "Will you help him, Great One? You are the only one we can turn to now."
Exodia thought of its past. It had been locked into the cards for so long. Sometimes a piece of his body would be summoned, a leg or an arm; sometimes even it's head. Sometimes it felt like it was on the verge of being summoned totally, but the feeling never came to fruition. Until now. This little Pharaoh had summoned him, in the Shadow Realm no less, in order to save a human boy and prevent the ascension of a great evil to the throne of both human and shadow worlds. He didn't care about noble causes and such, but he loved a good fight.
Exodia held out one massive paw and said, "I will help you." Yami placed his own hand, small by comparison, into the monsters grip, and they sealed their bargain. "Thank you, Great One. I ask that you return to the cards for a time. If all goes well, we will not encounter the Other. However, I will keep your cards at the ready." Exodia nodded, then disappeared into the cards. For a reason he could not understand, Yami put the cards in an inner pocket, separate from his deck. He returned to his companions just in time to view an horrific sight.
*********************************************************** *******************************
Siji was nearly bowled over with the force of Yugi's loving impact. He did drop his sword, but that was all right. His Magician was there to watch his back.
Siji embraced Yugi, then lifted him high into the air. Yugi squealed happily and gave Siji a sloppy kiss on the cheek. Yugi wriggled out of his grasp and jumped into the waiting arms of the Dark Magician. He knew everything must be OK now. Siji wouldn't be here with the Magician if he wasn't sure his friend was cured. Yugi couldn't remember being happier.
Seto was seething, but he kept his face expressionless. HE was the one who had been protecting Yugi. HE was the one who helped Yugi escape from not only the Forbidden Keep, but from the Dark Citadel as well. Now, The Celtic Guardian and the Dark Magician would get all the glory and all of Yugi's gratitude.
Speaking of the Dark Magician, Yami must have found a way to reverse the effects of the infected control chip. Once again, it's Yami to the rescue and poor Seto gets left out in the cold. He wasn't going to take this lying down. "I hate to interrupt this little reunion, but we need to get Yugi to safety. Now."
************************************************************ ******************************
It was very close now. It had felt a blast of Light Power from the innocent. Something had made it exultant. The emotions were too strong for the light to hold in, and the excess was pressed into the surroundings.
The Other shuffled closer. Best not to startle the innocent into flight. The Other was not swift. It would have to cripple the light if it tried to run. That would lessen the power the light could offer.
Now it could hear a cheery stream of words and the sounds of several bodies tramping through the woods. It would lie in wait for the light and it's companions. Once the companions were destroyed the light would belong to It.
What was this? Minions of the Keeper of the Ritual were searching the forest. The Other slinked further into the shadows of the forest. It gave the Keeper the location of the light. It had waited over five millennia. It could wait for moonrise.
******************************************************** **********************************
Seto's cold voice reminded the joyful trio that danger lurked in the woods. Yugi would never be safe in the Shadow Realm. They had to get to Yami immediately. Magician set Yugi down and the group made their way towards the Forbidden Keep. Yugi was skipping between the Magician and Siji, holding on to their hands and chattering happily. Rest, adrenaline, and thoughts of home prevented him from truly feeling the pain in his feet. His joy was contagious. With light hearts, they neared the edge of the forest. They could see the Keep across the cleared land, and on the far side they could make out three figures waiting near the gate. They let down their guard.
Fifty Skull Servants erupted from the earth. They had buried themselves beneath mounds of leaves, dirt, and branches. Their master had told them where to wait. They did not question his orders. The Servants surrounded the four and with an unanimous shriek, they attacked. Forty divided their attack between the Dark Magician, the Celtic Guardian, and Seto Kaiba; the other ten focused on capturing Yugi.
When the Servants first appeared, Siji and Magician thrust Yugi forcefully into Kaiba's arms, screaming at him to run for the front of the Keep. It was not meant to be. There were too many of the enemy. Siji and Magician were destroying their opponents easily, but they would be too late. The pummeling he was receiving exacerbated Seto's previous injuries. He couldn't fight back so long as he was holding onto Yugi. Seto made a decision. He couldn't get into the clearing, so he wound his way through the swarm and pushed Yugi back into the forest. "Run, Yugi! As fast as you can!"
Once Yugi was out of his arms, the Servants attacked Seto with renewed ferocity. They weren't counting on a human being able to fight back. Seto was holding his own, when he heard Yugi yelp in fear. He caught only a glimpse of a red jacket covering flailing limbs. The attacks stopped and the Servants fled back to the Keep, a screaming Yugi in their midst.
*********************************************************** *******************************
Yami's heart leapt into his throat as he saw the last part of the battle. His heart bled at the sounds of his precious aibou screaming for his yami to help. Yami ran as fast as he could, but not even he was quick enough to reach the mass of duel monsters before they reached the relative safety of the Forbidden Keep. The gates closed behind them, and soon enough Yugi's cries faded behind the castle walls.
Seto and the two duel monsters ran to meet the others at the gates. Mokuba, overjoyed to see his brother safe, ran into his arms. Seto took a moment to hug his little brother before steeling himself to face Yami and the others.
He was prepared to be attacked by Yami, but the blow from the Celtic Guardian caught him completely off guard. Seto landed on his butt in the dirt, shaking the cobwebs from his head. He saw the Dark Magician holding the Celtic Guardian from further assaults.
"You were supposed to take him and run! You left him!" Siji's shouts were punctuated by occasional lunges in Seto's direction. Magician, with Yami's help, held firm. Shala went to tend to Kaiba's injuries while Bakura looked on and laughed.
Mokuba scrunched his little face into a scowl, walked over to Siji, and kicked him in the knee as hard as he could. He then walked back to his brother and helped him to his feet.
"Are you OK, big brother?"
Seto rubbed his jaw and ran his tongue around his mouth, counting teeth. They were all still there. "Yes, Mokuba. I'm fine." Seto gave the duel monsters a disdainful sneer, then asked his brother, "Did you get my message?"
"Yep. Just like you wanted," Mokuba answered with a smile. He motioned for Bakura to give Seto the forged documents.
Seto examined the certificates and the check. They were extremely well done. "If I didn't know better, I'd say these were the real thing. Great job, Mokuba." The little boy beamed with pleasure at his brother's praise.
Siji calmed down and hanged his head in embarrassment for his outburst. He shuffled forward and apologized to Kaiba. Kaiba raised an eyebrow at him and turned away. Siji flushed at the rejection and returned to his mate's side. Dark Magician glared over his lover's head at the tall brunette. He would take no action, though. His pharaoh had told him that the Little Master had been given a potion that made him love the rude young man. He kept the anger at bay for Yugi's sake.
Movement at the Keep gates caught their attention. It was Pegasus.
********************************************************* *********************************
Pegasus had been pacing all day, waiting for word that Kaiba and Yugi had been recaptured. It was nearing time for the exchange. If he couldn't produce the two prisoners for Yami and Bakura, he would be denied his wealth and freedom. Worse, if he couldn't produce a sacrifice at moonrise for the Other, he would lose his life, probably after unimaginable torture.
Chikan had told him of the attempt at the Dark Soul Ritual thousands of years ago. The boy, Bakura, had been a virgin until he was brought to the Dark Citadel. Chikan had not raped the child until after the Other rejected him as an offering. He had no idea who the original offender was, and Bakura himself had never told anyone. The offender had been punished, though. The agonized shrieks, which lasted for six days before stopping in mid-scream, told the story of the rapist's punishment. To befoul an offering is to invite suffering. What would be the sentence for guaranteeing a pure sacrifice and then not following through with the promise? That was something Pegasus had no interest in finding out.
One of the Servants burst into Pegasus' study and excitedly exclaimed, "Master! We have him! He is being brought through the front gates!"
Pegasus stood quickly and barked his commands. "Take him directly to First Chamber. Have him bathed and any wounds tended to before I get there." The Servant scuttled out, anxious to fulfill the master's orders.
//We should go over the plan once more, hikari. If we want to sacrifice Mokuba's pure soul and still keep Yugi for our own pleasure, there can be no mistakes.//
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I think the next chapter will be the big finale, and probably one more for denouement.
Hang in there!