Chapter 5! I have 12 reviews. I hope I get more! ^_^ Anyway, I wanted to say ‘hi’ to Yami Megami, hope to hear from you soon, and Raine Hitomi cuz she’s like a sister whom I don’t fight with (^_^) and she’s the best! Oh, and I want to give you a small word index (I use these words in the first section so I’ll tell you what they mean now so you don’t go the rest wondering what they say):

Bahibic - Arabic for ‘I love you’ to a girl

Bahibac - Arabic for ‘I love you’ to a boy

Habi - Arabic for ‘my love’

Also, I would like to thank the following people for their wonderful reviews: Yami Megami, Cyberkat, Kache of Time, … (whoever you are), ChibiBear, AnimeFly, CrystalStorm21, N/A (whoever you are), (again Yami Megami) The Dark Goddess, and Hot Ice(Returns

Now, let’s get on with the story...

Ancient Past

Chapter 5

Miyu’s eyes fluttered open and she leaned up. She had been near Yami’s side since he’d collapsed that afternoon. Getting up, she walked out onto the balcony into the cool night air. She took a deep breath then exhaled, having it come out as a deep sigh. A slight gasp escaped her throat as a pair of arms wrapped themselves around her waist.

“Yami?” He kissed her neck softly.

“Yes?” She spun around in his arms, hugging him tightly.

“Yami, you’re okay,” her voice became muffled as she buried her face in his shoulder. Yami hugged her back, gently stroking her long blue hair.

“Shhh.... It’s okay, Miyu. It’s okay.” He suddenly felt his shoulder become damp as tears sprang from her eyes. He pulled away slightly, looking at her face, her eyes sparkling with droplets of sorrow. “Oh, Miyu, don’t cry. I’m right here.”

I-I thought I was going to lose you... I-I...” She broke down again. He leaned forward, kissing the liquid crystals away.

“Well, it’s over now. Please don’t cry. I-I don’t want to see you upset.” She pulled away, turning her back to him.

“Yami, who were those people? Did you know them? What did they want?” He sighed, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.

“Yes, I knew them. They wanted to take this world for themselves and they were using my father....” he paused. “...and me to do it. They had to be stopped. And I think that’s why my father was acting the way he was.”

“Oh, yes, your father wanted me to tell you that he went to inform the Pharaoh of Lower Egypt himself. He’s meeting him in a town halfway. That way, he’ll be home tomorrow,” she whispered.

“Hmmm... and he let you stay with me?” She nodded, walking over and leaning on the rail, facing him. Yami also walked over and reached up with one hand and brushed away the tears that were falling. His other arm found its way around her waist again, pulling her closer.

“Please stop crying. I don’t like seeing you cry. Where’s that smile I found? It looks so much better on you.” She gave a small chuckle, wiping her eye.

“So you’re saying I don’t look good right now?”

“That’s not what I said at all.” She chuckled again as he smiled at her. “What do you think you are? Funny?”

“Maybe.”

“Oh, really?” She giggled. “No, really.” She looked up at him. “I can’t imagine there being anything more beautiful than you.” She blushed.

“Yami...” He put his hand under her chin, lifting it. Then he leaned down, capturing her lips with his. When they parted, the blush had grown darker on her face.

“Bahihic, Miyu.”

“Bahihac, Yami.”

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Morning sunlight poured through, spilling into the young prince’s room. Miyu yawned sleepily, looking over to find Yami already awake and watching her.

“Morning, habi,” he said softly. Her reply was a kiss. They both then got up and realized they had slept in their clothes from yesterday. “I guess we fell right to sleep when we came in.”

“I guess.”

“So what did you want to do today, habi.” She smiled.

I don’t know, hab-” She was interrupted by a scream coming from the city streets just outside. Giving each other a glance, they rushed to the balcony to see all the guards running into the city.

“What’s going on.”

“Look!” Miyu pointed down farther into the city at smoke that was rising. “Is something on fire?”

“No, that’s dust. I think it’s a stampede. Someone’s cattle probably got loose.”

“Oh, I can’t see it that well,” she said, shrugging.

“Yeah, well, come on.”

“Where are we going?” Miyu raced after her lover.
“To see if my father returned yet.” They hurried to find the throne room completely empty of guards and servants. “Strange. There is absolutely no one in here.”

“Where did they all go.”
“I don’t know,” Yami mumbled. “Hmm... come on.” They searched everywhere, not finding any of the servants at all.

“Did all the guards go? And where are the other dancers?”
“Forget just the dancers... where did everyone go?” They wandered into the garden, not seeing a single soul there either. “Well, that’s it. We’ve searched everywhere.” Yami rubbed his forehead, showing he was gaining a headache. He was then snapped out of his thoughts as a sharp scream pierced the silence. He turned to see that cloaked figure had come up behind Miyu and stabbed her through her stomach! “NO!!!” Yami ran over as the figure made a break for it. However, not wanting to leave Miyu alone, he didn’t follow. “Miyu....” Tears swelled in his eyes as he sank to his knees by her side. She was now on her knees holding her stomach, doubled over, using her other arm for support. He started to help her up. “Here, let me help y--” He froze as she cried out.

“Yami....” She leaned on him, tears streaming down her face. In one smooth motion, he scooped her up in his arms and carried her inside, stiffening every time she whimpered.

“Please, Miyu, stay awake.”

“I-I’ll try, Yami.” He soon found himself in his room where he placed her on his bed. “Yami...”

“Shhh... everything is going to be fine. I just need you to stay awake.”

“But it’s so hard. I’m so dizzy.”

“That’s from the blood loss. Just stay awake.” He looked around to find something that could help when he heard a noise out in the hall. “Huh?”

“Yami, what’s wrong...”

“I think there is someone here. You stay awake. I’m going to get them so they can help, okay.” She nodded wearily. Then as he went to go, she clutched his hand.

“What if it’s him? The... one who j-just stabbed me, Yami. I don’t... want you getting hurt.” She had been wincing as she spoke. Yami could see the fear and worry in her eyes.

“It’s not him. Don’t worry. I saw him leave.”

“Yami..” she protested.

“Shh...” He leaned up onto his feet, “you’re more important right now.” He ran out to hurry back. “Hello! Is somebody there?” He heard the noise again. This time further down the hall. Yami followed, stopping dead in his tracks as he heard Miyu scream again. “No,” he whispered, spinning around. Rushing in, Yami immediately went to Miyu’s side only to now find a deep wound in her chest. “No...” He knelt down, taking her hand. “No...” Tears found their way down his face as he cried. He quieted down as he felt thin fingers fiddle with his hair. He looked up to find Miyu using her other hand to play with his golden bangs. “Miyu..” She gave a slight cough, blood coming up to the corner of her mouth. He got up and walked around, quickly laying down next to her, gently wrapping his arms around her.

“Ya..mi...”

“Shh... don’t talk...save your strength..” He knew she was dying and that there was no way he could fix this. All he could do now was comfort her. “I’ll always love you,” he whispered. She nodded slightly as he kissed her forehead.

“Habi, Nut is coming. It’s getting dark.” He cried, remembering the night he told her about that. “Don’t cry, habi. I’ll... always be... here.” She placed her fingertip against his chest. Then she closed her eyes, never to open them again.

“I can’t help crying for you,” he whispered. He laid there for awhile, just staring at her still form, crying. Suddenly, he heard something behind him. Turning onto his back, Yami felt someone clamp their hand over his mouth. Of course, as a reflex, he tried to pry it off. Then he felt a blinding pain in his chest as he tried to scream. Looking up, he couldn’t see the face of his attacker but his cloak darkened his face. Yami suddenly felt weaker as his life slipped through his fingers and into this mysterious person’s clutches. His executioner lifted his hand, knowing Yami was now too weak to scream. He turned and walked out, wiping the blood off his dagger. “Help....” Yami’s voice come out low and raspy. Gasping for air, he looked over at Miyu. “I guess I’ll see you soon.” He reached over and took her hand, slowly fading into a world of darkness.

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“Yami. Yami.” Yami woke hearing his name.

“What?” He looked around to find a dark haired, dark eyed girl looking at him. “What happened? Where am I?”

“You died, Yami. Remember?” He looked up at her.

“Who are you?”

“I am the goddess, Isis. Wife of Osiris. I have come to reward you.”

“Reward me? What can you possibly do for me now?”

“I’m giving you another chance at life.”

“What? I don’t want to go back. Not without her...”

“No, not that life. Yami, for saving the world from destruction I am going to seal your soul away.”

“In what?”

“In this.” She held up the Millennium Puzzle. “Once your soul is inside it will shatter and be stored away.”

“Some second chance.” She chuckled.

“No, when someone finishes the puzzle, you will awaken but, Yami, whoever finishes this you must protect because it is said that the one who completes it will have an affect on the world like you did.”

“And the circle starts again. That’s just great. So someone is going to suffer when they finish that.” He gave a frustrated sigh. “Fine, whatever, I guess I don’t have a choice.”

“Yami...” Isis shook her head. “Oh, there’s something I want you to see.”
“Hm?”
“You have been dead for hours now and well, your father came home...” Yami looked down to see his father hugging Yami’s dead body, crying.

“W-why are you showing me this?”

“So you know that it was Hikari and Kage’s fault for his behavior and that he did love you.” Yami shivered at seeing himself dead. Then gasped as he realized Isis was suddenly standing right in front of him. She pressed her fingertips to his forehead. “Now sleep and rest, Yami. You deserve it....”

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~5000 years later~

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“Wow, I finally finished the puzzle,” said the young boy named Yugi. Suddenly the puzzle emitted a bright light. When it died down, Yugi saw what looked like a slightly older version of himself. This ‘older version’ looked around at his new surroundings until his crimson eyes fell upon the small violet-eyed teen. “W-who are you?”

“A friend. Please do not be afraid. Namae wa Yami desu. O-namae wa nan desu ka?”

“Ore wa Yugi desu.”

“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu, Yugi-kun.” The young boy smiled. “I’ve been sent to protect you, watashi no hikari. I am your darkness....

~Owari~

...For now

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Word Index: (I have two Japanese books. I couldn’t resist using big phrases) ^_^

Namae wa Yami desu. - My name is Yami

O-namae wa nan desu ka? - May I ask your name?

Ore wa Yugi desu. - My name is Yugi. (Another way of introducing yourself)

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu - Pleased to meet you.

Watashi no hikari - my light

Owari - End; Close

A/N: Well, what did you think. Honestly, as sappy as this might sound, I kinda cried as I typed this but that’s okay....

Yami: One question... who killed us *quickly points to Miyu and himself*

Hotaru: Well, actually, I’m going to let the readers guess, though there are few to point fingers at. Well, you can guess if you want but I still need to write an alternate ending/the beginning of ‘Vampire Blood’ so you’ll find out then.

Till then, reviews are greatly, greatly appreciated. Again, hope to hear from you Yami Megami and love ya, Raine.

Ja ne,

Hotaru Sasaki the Demon Goddess ^_~