Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Who Controls The Unicorn ❯ The Nightmare of Two Hearts ( Prologue )
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By: MistressOfThePharaoh 
Flashback from Ancient Egypt.
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.12.2004 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 225 | Status: Work In Progress
Flashback from Ancient Egypt.
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.12.2004 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 225 | Status: Work In Progress
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! I wish to hell that I did cause I'd be RICH!! I do however own my original character. *evil grin* Now, now....You'll have to wait to know her name!! Please R/R so I know if you like this fic. Go easy on me please.....this is my first story!
Chapter 1: The Nightmare of Two Hearts
Long ago in an age of forgotten wonders....
The Egyptian sky was all ablaze with the battle raging in and above the city. The people living there had begun to wonder if anyone could save them from the Shadow Realm. Their hopes and prayers directed at the palace and to their Pharaoh and his Priests. The time of the last stand was at hand.
A young woman stood in the shadows of a building, near the center of the city. She looked up at the coming sunset with tears in her emerald eyes. "I just hope I can find enough strength to do this," she thought to herself. A breeze was kicking up embers now. Their glow as fiery as her flame kissed hair. She wore a lightweight fabric draped around her slender body. As the breeze ruffled it she felt her powers stir. "How am I to deal with the cost of this battle?" she wondered. Being the last remaining Unicorn alive, she would go on. Her powers could protect her as long as she did not deplete them to the point of death.
Walking away from her cover she slowly eased down the deserted streets. The palace came into view, its majestic towers hidden by smoke. Again she paused, tears swelling in her eyes. She pushed all thoughts of the past and her life away with a thought: "He cannot do this without your help. The Pharaoh was willing to risk his life for his people. It is my destiny that is linked to his. I MUST do this. For Him." Tears were now streaming down her face as she walked on.
**Flashback: 4 years earlier**
A young woman clothed in rags was dragged from the ship, her heavy chains rattling as they kicked up dust. Her green eyes huge as she took in her strange surroundings. She had never seen such a place. It was so hot here. She was used to the cold, damp land of her birth. Exhausted from her ordeal she felt herself beginning to swoon. One of her guards gave a grunt just before she felt herself being lifted onto his shoulder. She gave in and let the darkness take her.
When she awoke it was to the sound of several voices speaking in the strange tongue as the ones on the ship. Gathering her strength she tapped into her power and was able to understand them. One of the voices grew closer and she realized she must have moved. They knew she was awake. "The head of the guard claimed she took down a dozen of his men on her own before they managed to knock her out," the closest voice said. "Sire, please, we must lock her up until we know more about this great power she yields. It is for your own protection as well as that of your people."
"Sire?" she thought. "This one must be some kind of ruler here. If only my head would stop pounding and I could just concentrate on getting myself out of here in one piece. Still, I sense something. I just cannot focus on its source." She felt the world starting to spin. Taking a deep breath helped.
"My brother you worry to much," a new voice said. "She is just a slip of a girl. Whatever happened to the men I find it hard to believe she made happen. What do you think my son?"
"Another one!" she thought. "I just can't gather enough strength to fight them. I just want to wake up from this nightmare."
From right by her ear came a deep voice that sent tiny chills down her spine. "She is awake and listening to us. If she was a magic user she would have attacked by now. Yet, I do sense something from her." Arms were gently lifting her up and the world spun again. Then she herself lying back on soft cushions. "It's alright." Again that deep voice spoke to her. "No one will harm you here. Your safe within the palace walls." Slowly opening her eyes, she was stunned to find violet eyes gazing back at her. He was very close and he was very handsome. There was a glint in his eyes that did funny things to her insides.
"Oh my!" she thought, feeling a blush creeping up her face. "Those eyes look like they are reading my soul. Such a strange feeling this is. Why do I get the impression that everything will be alright? I have enough strength to sense he will not hurt me or let anyone else do so." He smiled at her again, his gaze traveling over her body. "OHH!! Why does this have to feel so right? Here I am stuck in a foreign land without any forest to protect me. And a very handsome young man staring at me with eyes the color of the heather back home." The image that thought conjured up brought tears to her eyes.
"Please don't cry." the man said. "Your safe here. I promise you no one shall harm you while I'm around." He took notice that she understood his words and continued. "My name is Yami. My Father rules as Pharaoh in these lands. I've ordered some food and drink so just rest till it arrives." He raised his hand to her face and gently wiped away her remaining tears. "So beautiful," he said as if in a daze. It was the last thing she heard before drifting off into sleep.
**Present**
Suddenly a blast went off to the left of her. As she darted clear she felt it. The intense cold descended onto her. It could only mean that she was nearing her target. Evil always gave her a chill. A Unicorn can sense Evil when it is near. Another blast to her right this time and it was accompanied by a shill scream. Another life lost to this evil. Darkness could not be allowed to rule the land. The woman closed her eyes and took a deep breath. As she breathed out her eyes opened. Her eyes glowed a bright blue as her powers rose. A great, golden winged dragon flew overhead. "Concentrate," she said aloud. Reaching out to the dragon with her mind she willed it to stop its attack. At first it did not listen, firing another volley into the city. Trying again she asked it to stop. The dragon turned and was now heading back toward her. Two other giant creatures now approached. They too had heard her call.
But the darkness of Evil had sensed her too. Figures drew near to where she stood. The creatures she still controlled waited for command. Again she closed her eyes and reached out with her mind to summon the others: "Please hurry! The time draws near and I cannot hold out if they attack." The servants of the Shadow Realm slowly encircled their prey. Opening her eyes the woman was shocked at their numbers. More than two dozen men closed in. She caught sight of some of the villagers who were hiding from the attacks. Their eyes grew wide as they saw her, recognition showing in their faces. It was quickly replaced by a look of sadness and fear. "They know" she thought. Turning away she came face to face with her enemy. Engulfed in a massive cloak, his features concealed but for his eyes. The Dark Sorcerer.
"You cannot win woman!!" shouted the cloaked man. "Your powers are no match for the vast darkness of the Shadow Realm!" Looking him straight in the eye she calmly said, "Light always overcomes darkness." The woman then raised up both arms to the darkened sky. All around her the wind rose, whipping her hair about her slender body. An intense glow was forming around her as she tapped into the heart of her power. She started to float several feet into the air while below a group of newcomers was assessing the situation. It was the Pharaoh along with his Priests. Behind them up a battered group of warriors. The woman opened her eyes and gazed down at the Pharaoh, memorizing every feature that she could. Though not tall he still stood taller than her. His hair an odd mix of red tones and blond bangs. His eyes were a seductive shade of violet which now pleaded silently for her to stop. "I'm sorry my love, but this has to be. I can help you win this. Use you power to control me. Only through me can you defeat them!"
"I understand," the Pharaoh said, his gaze never once leaving hers. The true depth of his love for her laid bare for her to see. She watched as the white glow of his power grew around him. His loyal Priests a bit further back, chanting some form of spell. The light grew in its intensity until she could no longer make out their forms. Suddenly a shaft of light latched onto her body. The force was nearly too much for her to bear. She could no longer control her actions as the Pharaoh harnessed her power. As she looked on, seven orbs of light swirled around the enemy. Trying in vein to take control of the creatures once more, the Dark Sorcerer raised his staff to fend off the swirling orbs of light. It was no use.
A shudder went through her as the force of power was increased. The waiting creatures stirred, turning to face the Dark Sorcerer. The Pharaoh was focusing an attack of all three creatures, who are the strongest of the shadow games. The sky was suddenly filled with a white hot light as the three unleashed their combined attack. The woman held her breath as she looked on from above. The dust began to clear and she could make out the seven glowing orbs once more. But what was impossible to imagine was that the Dark Sorcerer had survived the attack! She looked to where the Pharaoh stood, his Priests still chanting their spell. If he was shocked he concealed it well, for his features remained that of confidence. As the glowing orbs closed in around the Dark Sorcerer once more, she felt her power surge once more. The glow from the orbs diminished to revel the seven millennium items of power.
"NO!!" she cried out to the Pharaoh. "Please don't do this Yami! You know they are too powerful to handle alone!" Understanding what he was about to do, she tried to break the bond of shared power. It was no use. She was to weak to resist him.
His husky voice filled her head, "Don't worry mò cridhe.** You will survive this. Did I not promise to always take care of you? This is how it must happen. Our destinies can only be followed, not changed. This is not the end."
"B’fhearr leam fhein fhulang."** came her reply. He gave her no chance to act though. She gasped as a strong surge of energy ran through her body. Her eyes swam with tears as she felt her heart squeeze in her chest. With one final glance the Pharaoh called on her power to end this war. All she could do was watch from where she was.
The Pharaoh summoned all his power by tapping into the woman's love for him. He deeply regretted having to hurt her but there was no other way except her death. He could not live with the thought of her lying dead in some tomb because of his use of her power. Instead he summoned the strength to lock away all of the Dark Sorcerer's powers within the millennium items. But to do this he must also be trapped. To save her he would. There was another reason but he could not bring himself to think on it. They would go on. His people would be safe. His spirit could watch over them. "I call upon the powers of the unicorn! Lock away this evil from the world where it can do no more harm. I ask to banish it back to the Shadow Realm!"
A blinding golden light engulfed the area. Long minutes passed by until the light began to fade. All that remained was the woman. With little strength left she looked around her. There was no sign of the Pharaoh or his Priests. The Dark Sorcerer had vanished as well, along with the creatures he tried to destroy them with. The Pharaoh had done it. The Shadow Realm was sealed. The seven items dropped from the air, landing near her feet. She collapsed on the ground and stared at the puzzle item.
"Tha mi cumail suil ort."** whispered a husky voice. That was when she knew!
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" she cried out as she surrendered to the blackness of sleep.
.......
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**
mò cridhe = my heart; Scottish Gaelic
B’fhearr leam fhein fhulang = I would rather suffer this myself
Tha mi cumail suil ort = I am watching you
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Well?? Shall I continue posting this fic? Please Review it and let me know what you think.
Chapter 1: The Nightmare of Two Hearts
Long ago in an age of forgotten wonders....
The Egyptian sky was all ablaze with the battle raging in and above the city. The people living there had begun to wonder if anyone could save them from the Shadow Realm. Their hopes and prayers directed at the palace and to their Pharaoh and his Priests. The time of the last stand was at hand.
A young woman stood in the shadows of a building, near the center of the city. She looked up at the coming sunset with tears in her emerald eyes. "I just hope I can find enough strength to do this," she thought to herself. A breeze was kicking up embers now. Their glow as fiery as her flame kissed hair. She wore a lightweight fabric draped around her slender body. As the breeze ruffled it she felt her powers stir. "How am I to deal with the cost of this battle?" she wondered. Being the last remaining Unicorn alive, she would go on. Her powers could protect her as long as she did not deplete them to the point of death.
Walking away from her cover she slowly eased down the deserted streets. The palace came into view, its majestic towers hidden by smoke. Again she paused, tears swelling in her eyes. She pushed all thoughts of the past and her life away with a thought: "He cannot do this without your help. The Pharaoh was willing to risk his life for his people. It is my destiny that is linked to his. I MUST do this. For Him." Tears were now streaming down her face as she walked on.
**Flashback: 4 years earlier**
A young woman clothed in rags was dragged from the ship, her heavy chains rattling as they kicked up dust. Her green eyes huge as she took in her strange surroundings. She had never seen such a place. It was so hot here. She was used to the cold, damp land of her birth. Exhausted from her ordeal she felt herself beginning to swoon. One of her guards gave a grunt just before she felt herself being lifted onto his shoulder. She gave in and let the darkness take her.
When she awoke it was to the sound of several voices speaking in the strange tongue as the ones on the ship. Gathering her strength she tapped into her power and was able to understand them. One of the voices grew closer and she realized she must have moved. They knew she was awake. "The head of the guard claimed she took down a dozen of his men on her own before they managed to knock her out," the closest voice said. "Sire, please, we must lock her up until we know more about this great power she yields. It is for your own protection as well as that of your people."
"Sire?" she thought. "This one must be some kind of ruler here. If only my head would stop pounding and I could just concentrate on getting myself out of here in one piece. Still, I sense something. I just cannot focus on its source." She felt the world starting to spin. Taking a deep breath helped.
"My brother you worry to much," a new voice said. "She is just a slip of a girl. Whatever happened to the men I find it hard to believe she made happen. What do you think my son?"
"Another one!" she thought. "I just can't gather enough strength to fight them. I just want to wake up from this nightmare."
From right by her ear came a deep voice that sent tiny chills down her spine. "She is awake and listening to us. If she was a magic user she would have attacked by now. Yet, I do sense something from her." Arms were gently lifting her up and the world spun again. Then she herself lying back on soft cushions. "It's alright." Again that deep voice spoke to her. "No one will harm you here. Your safe within the palace walls." Slowly opening her eyes, she was stunned to find violet eyes gazing back at her. He was very close and he was very handsome. There was a glint in his eyes that did funny things to her insides.
"Oh my!" she thought, feeling a blush creeping up her face. "Those eyes look like they are reading my soul. Such a strange feeling this is. Why do I get the impression that everything will be alright? I have enough strength to sense he will not hurt me or let anyone else do so." He smiled at her again, his gaze traveling over her body. "OHH!! Why does this have to feel so right? Here I am stuck in a foreign land without any forest to protect me. And a very handsome young man staring at me with eyes the color of the heather back home." The image that thought conjured up brought tears to her eyes.
"Please don't cry." the man said. "Your safe here. I promise you no one shall harm you while I'm around." He took notice that she understood his words and continued. "My name is Yami. My Father rules as Pharaoh in these lands. I've ordered some food and drink so just rest till it arrives." He raised his hand to her face and gently wiped away her remaining tears. "So beautiful," he said as if in a daze. It was the last thing she heard before drifting off into sleep.
**Present**
Suddenly a blast went off to the left of her. As she darted clear she felt it. The intense cold descended onto her. It could only mean that she was nearing her target. Evil always gave her a chill. A Unicorn can sense Evil when it is near. Another blast to her right this time and it was accompanied by a shill scream. Another life lost to this evil. Darkness could not be allowed to rule the land. The woman closed her eyes and took a deep breath. As she breathed out her eyes opened. Her eyes glowed a bright blue as her powers rose. A great, golden winged dragon flew overhead. "Concentrate," she said aloud. Reaching out to the dragon with her mind she willed it to stop its attack. At first it did not listen, firing another volley into the city. Trying again she asked it to stop. The dragon turned and was now heading back toward her. Two other giant creatures now approached. They too had heard her call.
But the darkness of Evil had sensed her too. Figures drew near to where she stood. The creatures she still controlled waited for command. Again she closed her eyes and reached out with her mind to summon the others: "Please hurry! The time draws near and I cannot hold out if they attack." The servants of the Shadow Realm slowly encircled their prey. Opening her eyes the woman was shocked at their numbers. More than two dozen men closed in. She caught sight of some of the villagers who were hiding from the attacks. Their eyes grew wide as they saw her, recognition showing in their faces. It was quickly replaced by a look of sadness and fear. "They know" she thought. Turning away she came face to face with her enemy. Engulfed in a massive cloak, his features concealed but for his eyes. The Dark Sorcerer.
"You cannot win woman!!" shouted the cloaked man. "Your powers are no match for the vast darkness of the Shadow Realm!" Looking him straight in the eye she calmly said, "Light always overcomes darkness." The woman then raised up both arms to the darkened sky. All around her the wind rose, whipping her hair about her slender body. An intense glow was forming around her as she tapped into the heart of her power. She started to float several feet into the air while below a group of newcomers was assessing the situation. It was the Pharaoh along with his Priests. Behind them up a battered group of warriors. The woman opened her eyes and gazed down at the Pharaoh, memorizing every feature that she could. Though not tall he still stood taller than her. His hair an odd mix of red tones and blond bangs. His eyes were a seductive shade of violet which now pleaded silently for her to stop. "I'm sorry my love, but this has to be. I can help you win this. Use you power to control me. Only through me can you defeat them!"
"I understand," the Pharaoh said, his gaze never once leaving hers. The true depth of his love for her laid bare for her to see. She watched as the white glow of his power grew around him. His loyal Priests a bit further back, chanting some form of spell. The light grew in its intensity until she could no longer make out their forms. Suddenly a shaft of light latched onto her body. The force was nearly too much for her to bear. She could no longer control her actions as the Pharaoh harnessed her power. As she looked on, seven orbs of light swirled around the enemy. Trying in vein to take control of the creatures once more, the Dark Sorcerer raised his staff to fend off the swirling orbs of light. It was no use.
A shudder went through her as the force of power was increased. The waiting creatures stirred, turning to face the Dark Sorcerer. The Pharaoh was focusing an attack of all three creatures, who are the strongest of the shadow games. The sky was suddenly filled with a white hot light as the three unleashed their combined attack. The woman held her breath as she looked on from above. The dust began to clear and she could make out the seven glowing orbs once more. But what was impossible to imagine was that the Dark Sorcerer had survived the attack! She looked to where the Pharaoh stood, his Priests still chanting their spell. If he was shocked he concealed it well, for his features remained that of confidence. As the glowing orbs closed in around the Dark Sorcerer once more, she felt her power surge once more. The glow from the orbs diminished to revel the seven millennium items of power.
"NO!!" she cried out to the Pharaoh. "Please don't do this Yami! You know they are too powerful to handle alone!" Understanding what he was about to do, she tried to break the bond of shared power. It was no use. She was to weak to resist him.
His husky voice filled her head, "Don't worry mò cridhe.** You will survive this. Did I not promise to always take care of you? This is how it must happen. Our destinies can only be followed, not changed. This is not the end."
"B’fhearr leam fhein fhulang."** came her reply. He gave her no chance to act though. She gasped as a strong surge of energy ran through her body. Her eyes swam with tears as she felt her heart squeeze in her chest. With one final glance the Pharaoh called on her power to end this war. All she could do was watch from where she was.
The Pharaoh summoned all his power by tapping into the woman's love for him. He deeply regretted having to hurt her but there was no other way except her death. He could not live with the thought of her lying dead in some tomb because of his use of her power. Instead he summoned the strength to lock away all of the Dark Sorcerer's powers within the millennium items. But to do this he must also be trapped. To save her he would. There was another reason but he could not bring himself to think on it. They would go on. His people would be safe. His spirit could watch over them. "I call upon the powers of the unicorn! Lock away this evil from the world where it can do no more harm. I ask to banish it back to the Shadow Realm!"
A blinding golden light engulfed the area. Long minutes passed by until the light began to fade. All that remained was the woman. With little strength left she looked around her. There was no sign of the Pharaoh or his Priests. The Dark Sorcerer had vanished as well, along with the creatures he tried to destroy them with. The Pharaoh had done it. The Shadow Realm was sealed. The seven items dropped from the air, landing near her feet. She collapsed on the ground and stared at the puzzle item.
"Tha mi cumail suil ort."** whispered a husky voice. That was when she knew!
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" she cried out as she surrendered to the blackness of sleep.
.......
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**
mò cridhe = my heart; Scottish Gaelic
B’fhearr leam fhein fhulang = I would rather suffer this myself
Tha mi cumail suil ort = I am watching you
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Well?? Shall I continue posting this fic? Please Review it and let me know what you think.