Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Alternate Universe Twist ❯ About Princes and Bodyguards ( Chapter 4 )

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**Lookalikes so far**

1. Koneko - Marlene

2. Neil - ???

3. Nessuro - ???

4. Akira - Botan

5. Maki - Koenma

6. Max - Pegasus

7. Korosu - Bandit Keith

8. Prince Umi - ???

9. Kage - ???

~Alternate Universe Twist~ By Saiyan Moon Goddess

~Chapter 4: About Princes and Bodyguards~

Yugi woke up to a small shake on the shoulder.

"Wake up, Yugi-sama, the sun has risen."

Yugi opened his eyes and saw Koneko kneeling beside his futon. He sighed sadly. He had hoped
this was just a dream. He smiled at her.

"Good morning, Koneko."

Koneko forced a smile. She still looked depressed. "Good morning, Yugi-sama."

Yugi sat up and stared at her. "Why do you call me -sama?"

Koneko's eyes widened and she blushed a strawberry pink. She glared cutely and look the other
way. "Don't get used to it. I'm just used to being a slave. I've been so for 8 years. It's not
like I'll be calling you that in public."

"But I thought you never called Max your master. Was it your previous one?"

This time, Koneko's look turned into a real glare and she looked down. "You don't know what he
was capable of." she muttered. She stood. "Breakfast is ready if you want to eat." She left the
room.

Yugi sighed, stood up, and grabbed his katana that laid beside him. "I want to help her, but I
need to know what's going on first." He left the room.

Yugi and Koneko ate breakfast with Akira and Maki, sitting on the floor in front of a short
small table. And there was little to eat. All they had was cold hard bread, a small piece of
fruit, and water. Yugi and Koneko didn't complain, but they weren't exactly enjoying it either.

"I'm sorry." said Akira. "There's not much to eat because of the war. This is all we have. And
we had to use our chairs and half of the table's legs for firewood. We're afraid of leaving the
house, but we have to or we'll starve."

Yugi smiled. "It's okay, don't worry about it." He looked down at his now empty plate. "I do
wish I could stop the war though."

"Maybe you can." Yugi stared at Koneko in desbelief. But she didn't look at him. "Unfortunately,
the war is the least thing you should worry about."

"What do you mean?"

"I'll tell you someday." She turned to Akira and Maki. "Thank you for everything, but we must
leave to the palace now."

Akira picked up the empty dishes. "You're welcome to come back any day you want."

"Thank you." Yugi said and left the house with Koneko.

Outside, the sun shine over the village. But the place was still deserted. Not a sound, as if
no one lived there.

"How many people live here?" Yugi asked as they walked toward the huge palace in the distance.

"I don't know." Koneko replied. "It's been 8 years since I've been out of Max's house, and
actually breathing fresh air. I'm 17 now. And last I remember, thousands of people lived here.
I don't know how many have died in the war. I bet Kotao's village looks the same. Both armies
use the villages for their battles."

"That's awful."

"That's why everyone is afraid to leave their homes. A soldier could just jump out of nowhere
and kill them."

As they approached the palace's gates, two soldiers guarding the front saw the them. They held
their weapons up, ready to attack. Koneko placed a hand on Yugi's shoulder. He looked up at her.
"Let me handle this, Yugi-sama." she whispered and went ahead to the guards.

"We are here to see prince Umi." she said.

"You don't have permission to pass, woman." said one of the guards. "Nobody from the village is
allowed in the palace, let alone to see the prince. Who are you? And why is the kid carrying
a weapon?" He pointed over her shoulder at Yugi's katana.

"Well, you know how it is in these dangerous days." Koneko said confidently. "The war makes our
own home a danger zone. We are here to talk to the prince, and a soldier, Kage. I am sure you
know Kage. And he knows me. "My name is Koneko." She gestured to Yugi. "And this is Yugi."
She turned back to them. "If you won't take us to the prince, bring Kage here and I'll prove
that I'm not lying."

The guards glanced at each other and nodded. One of them went to Koneko...and in a sudden move
he grabbed her, turned her, and held his blade to her throat.

"Koneko!" Yugi reached for his weapon.

"No, Yugi! Don't!" Koneko yelled. Yugi froze. "I'll...be okay. Stay there."

"I'll look for Kage." the other guard said and left.

"And if we find out you're lying, I'll cut your throat." said the man holding Koneko. Koneko
showed no fear. She knew she could convince Kage. She just hoped that Yugi wouldn't do anything
stupid.

Yugi kept his hands at his sides, fists clenched. He wanted to protect Koneko, but if he tried
anything the guard would surely hurt her. He stared at the big man. He was ugly with
carrot-colored hair and small black eyes (SMG: "Yep, it's Kuwabara, from YYH!"). The one who
left to find Kage was a redhead, blue-eyed young man. (SMG: "Jin, from YYH also. I liked that
guy.")

'Whoever this Kage person is, he better get here soon before I lose control and use this katana
to cut this guy to pieces.' Yugi thought.

A few minutes later, the redhead guard came back with another guard. He was as tall as Koneko,
with spicky black hair up like a candle flame and a white starburst, and almond-shaped ocean
blue eyes. He wore a black armor and cape, boots and gloves even, and a white headband.
(SMG: "YES! Hiei-koi is in the story! God, I luv that guy! He's the best!")

"Iwa!" the young man yelled as he walked over to them. "What are you doing to that girl? Release
her, now!"

Iwa didn't let Koneko go and stated, "This girl claims to know you, Kage. Who is she?" He turned
so the blonde was face to face with Kage. His blade cut her skin a little and a thin line of
blood went down her neck. Yugi glared at the guard.

Kage glared dangerously. "Do I need to repeat myself?" he growled. "Release her."

Iwa glared at his captive. Koneko glared back and bit his hand hard enough to make it bleed.
Iwa yelled in pain and released her. The blonde grabbed his arm and did a karate move, throwing
him foward. Everyone stared in desbelief as he fell before Kage's feet and Koneko wiped the dust
off her hands.

"Next time keep, your hands to yourself." she said to the fallen man. She turned to Kage. Her
glare softened. "Kage? Is that really you?"

Kage eyed her from head to toe, holding his sword in case she tried anything. He frowned. "You
do look familiar, somehow. Who are you?"

"I'm not surprised you don't recognize me. It has been 8 years, but I'm sure you still remember
the name Koneko." She smiled.

Kage's eyes widened. "Kitten? No, it can't be." He shook his head. "Koneko is dead. She died on
the first day of war." He glared at her. "I don't know what you're trying to pull, girl, but
you're not the first one to try to pass as Koneko to get into the palace." He turned his back
on her. "I should cut your head off, you Kotao spy. But from all the fakes I've seen, you're the
one who resembles her the most."

Koneko's smile did not waver. "Really? Can a 'fake' know something that only Koneko knew?" This
time she smirked.

Kage turned to her. "And what do YOU know that only Koneko did?"

Koneko grinned. "Hey, this is something I SWORE on life and afterlife that I wouldn't tell a
soul." She motioned him to come closer with her finger. Kage approached her catiously. When he
was close enough, Koneko something whispered on his ear.

Yugi watched curiously. 'I wonder what is she saying.' He saw Kage's eyes widened in what
appeared to be fear or terror. 'Now what?'

Kage almost jumped away from Koneko, his face turning into different shades of red. "You really
are Koneko! Only SHE knew THAT! Kitten, you promised!"

"Don't worry, shadow, I haven't told anyone." Koneko said.

Kage sighed in relief. (SMG: "Sorry, guys. I would reveal what she said to him...but Hiei would
never forgive me. I can't just humiliate him like that. Hurt him, yes. But humiliate him in THAT
way is too much.")

"I'm also the only one who dared to do this." Koneko kissed Kage on the cheek. "Kage you've
grown, but I see you haven't change THAT much."

Kage still stared wide-eyed. He grabbed her by her arms. "Kitten, how can you be alive? That
day, when Kotao's soldiers attacked the village, I saw your house being burned down. I found
your parents' bodies-"

"But you never found mine, right?" Koneko interrupted him, looking sad. Kage shook his head.
"You were a soldier since childhood, Kage. A good one too, very noble. I'm sorry I worried you
like that."

"What happened then?"

"I can't tell you now, maybe later." She pulled her arms away from him. "Hurry, Kage, you must
take us to prince Umi."

"Us?" Kage glanced at Yugi, just noticing him. His eyes widened again. "He...he..."

"I know." Koneko said. "This is Yugi. He's with me."

"H-hi." Yugi said unsure, sweatdropping.

Kage looked back and forth between Yugi and Koneko. He looked somewhat...what?...Jealous?

"Alright." Kage said slowly. He turned. "Follow me."

Yugi and Koneko followed him into the palace. Inside, they passed many passages, corridors, and
stairs before they came to a room with a large door. A guard stood beside the door. When he saw
the group, he raised his head. He had long silver hair and golden eyes.

'Kurama!' Yugi thought as he stared at the man. He looked exactly like Marlene's cousin, but
older. And his sharp golden eyes didn't make him look like a girl at all.

(SMG: "Let me explain that. Those who know about Kurama's human form and demon form. No, Kurama
is not in his youko form. He's in his human form, but he DOES have silver hair and golden eyes
like his other transformation. And he's not a demon here, therefore doesn't have a demon form.
Neither does Hiei, I mean Kage.")

Kage stepped in front of the man. "Otousan, my friends would like to see the prince."

The guard, Zorro, eyed the two behind his "son". (SMG: "Don't you start saying 'El Zorro', from
the movie or the series. I just couldn't contain myself and called him that. And, are you
wondering why Hiei called Kurama father since they don't look alike? I'll tell you later.")

Zorro looked down at the blue-eyed teen. "Umi gave me strict orders not to let anyone bother
him. I can't let them pass."

"But you must." Zorro turned to Koneko. "If you want the 'Prophecy of Light' to be fulfilled."

Zorro's eyes widened in recognition. "I see. You may pass then." Kage stood beside him, his face
down.

"I'll...wait for you here....Go on ahead." he said, his voice sounded like he was sad or ashamed
for some reason. Yugi and Koneko went inside and closed the door.

The room was larger than Max's room back where they had come from, more luxurious too. Well,
this was the prince's room. What else could they expect?

"Whoever it is, please, don't bother me." said a voice, which sounded familiar to Yugi. "I only
wish to be left alone."

They turned to a lone figure standing in front of the window, his back to them. He wore royal
robes and had long blue hair.

"Umi, it's been a long time." Koneko said. "Do you still remember your childhood friend,
Koneko?"

At that, prince Umi turned to them. Yugi stared in awe at the boy's big dark brown eyes that
showed kindness, yet sadness and shock at the same time.

'It's...Ryou?' Yugi thought. 'Who will I meet next?' The prince was a mirror image of Ryou. The
only real differences were his blue hair and he didn't have his brittish accent.

"Who are you?" he asked them.

"I guess we have some explaining to do." Yugi said. (SMG: "Finally. I kept him quiet for too
long.") He and Koneko explained about Max, how they escaped, and how they came there. But Koneko
kept a few things out. Like the little conversation she had with Neil before he left, so she
didn't mention anything about the prophecies or the oracle. Umi had stared at Yugi weirdly, but
before he could say anything, Koneko explained that it wasn't what he thought. Also, during
their talk, Yugi learned that Koneko, Kage, prince Umi, Neil, Nessuro, and Zukoi (Kotao's
heir) had been best friends since they were kids.

"And that's all we can say." Koneko finished.

"I'm so glad your alive, Koneko." the prince said, giving her a friendly hug, which she
returned.

"Umi, why didn't Kage want to come in with us?" Koneko asked after pulling away. "He looked like
something was bothering him."

Umi nodded and looked sad. "So he still blames himself."

"Blame himself for What?" Yugi said.

"It's been a year since Kage was appointed as my little brother Cerulean's bodyguard." Umi
replied. Koneko looked surprised. "Since he proved to be strong, wise, and loyal in my father's
eyes, he was to protect my brother with his life, just like Zorro protects me. But a few months
ago, Kage came to my room seriously injured saying he had taken Cerulean to the garden and was
watching over him while he played when they were ambushed by the enemy. I have no idea how those
soldiers came into the palace's grounds, but they did. Kage was outnumbered and he was hurt
badly. My little brother was taken prisoner. Kage never forgave himself, neither did my father.
Blinded by his anger, he almost executed Kage for failing. Good thing I stopped him, though."
He smiled sadly. "I never blamed Kage for what happened. I trust him with my life, and so did
Cerulean." He turned back to the window, looking straight at the blue sky. "Besides, I know my
little brother is still alive, I just know it."

Koneko smiled. "Zukoi would never let anyone harm him, right?"

"Right, but I'm still worried."

"Then we'll rescue him."

Umi and Koneko turned and stared at Yugi. He looked determined. Umi stepped in front of him.

"But you can't." he protested. "Nobody has entered Kotao's palace and come out alive. My father
already sent spies there to rescue my brother. None of them have returned. I can't let you risk
your lives to help me."

"It's not just for you, prince Umi, I want to help prince Cerulean too." Yugi said. "Even if I
have to go alone and fight all of them by myself, I will rescue him."

Yugi didn't look like he was going to back down. Umi sighed in defeat. Koneko stepped foward
and stood beside Umi.

"Yugi, if you're going, count me in too."

Yugi nodded. "Thank you, Koneko."

"Wait." said Umi. "If you insist to go, I can't let you go unescorted. Take Kage and some of my
best guards with you."

"Sure, we could use the help." said Yugi.

"Tell Zorro about this. He'll know what to do."

Yugi and Koneko turned to leave. Koneko waited until Yugi was out the door and turned back to
Umi. "Don't you worry, Umi. Yugi is the one from the prophecy of light."

Umi looked shocked. "He is?"

"Yes, soon chaos will be over." She turned. "We can still save them."

"I hope so."

Koneko left, thinking to herself. 'I'm sure Yugi is the one. If he's not, then we're doomed.
Nessuro and Neil will be the first to die. And I have to get a hold of myself. I still
can't help but feel that way when I'm around Yugi. I can't step too close to him or I'll go
beserk. Memories just don't go away that easily.'

She met Yugi, Kage, and Zorro outside. After they chose their followers, the rescue mission
begun. With Yugi in the lead. What will the outcome be?

To Be Continued.....

Saiyan Moon Goddess: "Longer than planned. But I hoped you loved it. Please don't start thinking
Koneko will become the star of the story. It looks like I made that kind of twist in Eien
Nemuri between Marlene and Yugi, but not here. Yugi is the hero, and that's that."

NEXT TIME: Yugi, Koneko, and Kage, with a few other soldiers, head for the palace in Kotao to
save prince Cerulean. Will they meet Zukoi and HIS little brother on the way? What will happen?
And, who do you think is the heir to Kotao's throne? Who's the queen? And what other characters
will I show from YGO or YYH next? Who do you want to see, I mean, read about?

NEXT CHAPTER: (Sorry, couldn't think of a title before hand. You'll have to wait.)

IMPORTANT!!: Would you like a small scene back in Yugi's world? You know, like what happened to
Marlene and Yugi's friends? Maybe Yami? If you want to, you have to tell me, or I can just
consentrate on Yugi's journey to the palace and nothing else.

**SMG'S NAME DICCIONARY!!**

**TITLE OF THE DICCIONARY: "DID YOU KNOW?"** **SPANISH OR JAPANESE/ENGLISH**

Yugi: game

Koneko: kitten

Kage: shadow (Suits him since he's Hiei's alternate self)

Hiei: flying shadow

Zorro: fox

Korosu: kill

Umi: Ocean

Yami: darkness

**THAT'S ALL FOR TODAY**

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