Let Go

Okay people! Here comes the next chap that i actually had quite some trouble writing. Had to redo certain things because I wasn't happy with them and even now there are things i don't especially like. Still, I don't feel like editing this chapter for the rest of my life so I'm keeping it like this. Hope you all have fun despite some of the lesser parts! R&R!
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Fading

Yuugi was no longer able to sense anyting as crimson eyes opened to look at him as he fell into a deep sleep. As soon as the crimson eyes had opened the heat and light came back full-force to the room, all energy taken at one point being returned.

Arian and Arianne stared in shock, unable to say anything as Yami groaned against the light, blinking in an attempt to get used to it. He shook his head to release all the feelings of pain and fear that had been wrecking his body, before fully taking in his surroundings.

“What the-“ Yami frowned, confused at what was going on. The last thing he remembered was how agitated he had been after the fight with Kumiko. He’d gone to bed that night, but everything after that was so fuzzy to him that he had no idea what exactly had happened.

He glanced at the form he had been clinging to when he’d woken up and his eyes widened as he saw the paler-than-usual face of Yuugi, his expression pained.

“Aibou? Aibou wake up.” Yami shook the other gently and with a groan Yuugi opened his eyes. The younger was confused for a second, having expected to have faded by now. As soon as Yami’s face came into focus his eyes widened in shock and surprise.

“Y-Yami?” The older nodded, an equally confused look on his face. Before he could ask anything though, Yuugi threw his arms around him, sobbing uncontrollably into his chest, rambling what sounded to Yami like complete nonsense.

Yami pushed the confusion aside for now, wrapping his arms around his love and trying to sooth him. It took quite a while before Yuugi was calm again, hiccupping slightly but otherwise no longer crying. Yami smiled softly at him, “Mind telling me now where we are, how we got here, and why you were just crying at the sight of me?” he chuckled playfully, “Don’t tell me I’ve become so ugly you can’t even stand the sight of me.”

Arianne, regaining all her mental abilities completely now, smirked, “Oh, I like this guy.” Yami’s attention immediately snapped to her and he frowned at the two see-through guardians, subconsciously pulling Yuugi closer to him.

“And who are they?” Yuugi smiled weakly at him, simply snuggling closer to the other before answering.

“What happened was that you nearly went into Bloodlust, if you know what that means,” Yuugi glanced up to see Yami frowning for a bit, before his eyes widened. Yuugi took this as a sign that Yami knew what he was talking about.

“Before you went fully ballistic, Tsumi, the guy you rescued Bakura and Mariku from a couple of weeks ago, kidnapped Kumiko. He wanted you to get hit by that attack of his so he’d get your power. You did so but his plan backfired. Since your body was originally soulless, it just converted back to that instead of becoming a mindless doll. You two fought and you killed Tsumi... or rather, your demonic self did.”

Yami glanced down at Yuugi again, frowning once more as questions entered his mind. Before he could sort out which ones to ask and which to leave for now, Yuugi continued his story.

“You’re in the place where all the souls go that are sucked up by that attack. I had to go through two tests to get you back. Those two,” Yuugi pointed at the guardians, “are the guardians of this place and have been trying to kill me.”

Yami face turned into a hard glare as he looked at the two guardians. He tried to summon his shadow powers but as soon as he started gathering strength, the male guardian rolled his eyes and flicked his wrist. Immediately the light in the room increased and the shadows were weakened to a point where Yami couldn’t inflict any damage.

“It’s our duty to keep the souls here against all who try to claim them back.” Arian spoke calmly, although on the inside he was still amazed that Yuugi had actually gotten through their tests.

Yami’s glare did not lessen as he stood up from the bed, his fists balled at his side, “And so you decide to kill Yuugi?” He growled until he felt Yuugi tug on his arm. He looked back to see the other smiling gently.

“Leave it, they’re not worth it and it is their job.” Yami scoffed at the answer but sat down again nonetheless. Arianne chuckled.

“He has the spirit of a demon in him, but it seems he’s been tamed.” Yami growled at her again, but said nothing.

Yuugi ignored the insult, knowing reacting to it would only encourage the two guardians to keep going. “So what happens now?” He looked questioning at the two standing by the door.

“Well, first of all,” Arian snapped his fingers and the interior of the puzzle disappeared. Yuugi found himself with the puzzle he had just left hanging from a chain around his neck, Yami standing next to him in see-through form. The two guardians were once more invisible to the eye as both Yuugi and Yami glanced at each other questioningly.

Arian’s voice rang out through the seemingly endless room, once more coming from all sides, “That puzzle is a medium to channel Yami’s soul. His soul will rest in there and come out at will. It will be like sharing a body.” The smirk was once more quite visible in Yuugi’s mind’s eye.

“Okay... so his soul is in this thing?” Yuugi glanced at the puzzle, before smiling somewhat. At least Yami was close to him at all times now. “So how do I get him back in his body?”

Arian could be heard snorting, “What do we look like? An encyclopaedia you can just ask anything? That’s up to you to figure out.”

Yuugi frowned, but knew arguing would be pointless. Instead he went for the second question that he had on his mind. “Okay, so how do we get out of here?”

Arianne chuckled before Yuugi could see blue magic starting to envelope him. “I’d let your lover retreat into that puzzle. Who knows what will happen if he gets separated from it?”

Yuugi and Yami’s eyes widened as Yami tried to retreat back into the puzzle. It took him a few moments before figuring out how it worked. Just as he faded away, the blue magic surrounded Yuugi completely and the younger felt his feet leave the ground while he was sucked away from the limbo.

Vaguely he heard the two guardians speaking to each other and smiled to himself as he heard the amazement at his feat; the first one to pass their test ever.

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A bright flash illuminated an empty throne room, vanishing as quickly as it had come as Yuugi appeared in front of the throne. He glanced around for a second, checking if he was really where he was supposed to be and maybe to find God.
The boasting could begin in his opinion; he’d gotten Yami’s soul back even though the other had thought it to be impossible. Besides, even though Yuugi knew the old man had the best intentions, he was still furious about what God had said before he left.

Yami a threat. He snorted; yeah right. Not as long as he actually had his soul in his body.

Yami’s spiritual form appeared next to him, a bit unsteady as he was still learning to deal with new ‘home’. His gaze was immediately drawn towards the doors, a light scowl on his face. Yuugi sensed it not even a second later.

“They’re fighting.” Yuugi nodded, a concerned look passing over his face as he thought of his friend that were out there as well.

We have to go help them.” He glanced at Yami, “Do you still have your shadow powers?” Yami frowned at the question.

“I do, but I don’t know if I can channel them through you. We’ll have to see.” With that Yuugi started off towards the exit of the palace, determined to go help his friends. Yami drifted behind him, a somewhat thoughtful look on his face. “You know, I could get used to not having to walk.”

Yuugi chuckled at the other, glancing behind him with a smile. “You wish, I’m not carrying you around everywhere.”

As they stepped out of the palace, silence met their ears. Both glanced around for a second to see absolutely no one around on the streets, before looking at each other. The raging aura’s they could both sense were still quite a distance away so Yuugi supposed the fight hadn’t gotten too much out of hand yet. Not a demonic aura had broken through Heaven’s defences.

“We better get there fast before someone gets seriously hurt. Where were the others sent?” Yami’s gaze lingered on the North as he sensed the strongest two aura’s there. God and his demonic self had to be fighting there.

Yuugi swallowed as his eyes fixed themselves in the same direction, “The northern border.” His friends were in real danger if they got too close to the fight of the two rulers. Yami knew his own strength well and he also knew none of the angels stood a chance against it, even if they teamed up.

Yuugi was airborne in no time, flying at high speed towards the two clashing aura’s in the North. Yami sighed sulkily as he knew it would be useless to try and keep up with his lover and vanished back into the Puzzle, waiting for Yuugi to arrive so he could come out again.

Within record time Yuugi had reached the battlefield only to gape at what he was seeing.

Both angels and demons were fighting with a passion, one to protect the place they stood, the other to get through. Blood tainted the ground and even corpses could be seen. A quick look over the fighting figures below him told him all his friends were still alive, but fightin to keep it that way.

Bakura and Ryou had been separated from the rest, the soulful demon bringing down as many demons as possible while hunting down any that even dared to look at Ryou. Because of the immense protection, Ryou was easily taking out demons from a distance with spells, while casting protecting and healing spells to Bakura whenever needed. The two seemed to be forming a good team, separated as they were from the other angels.

The rest of their friends were all close together, though seemingly still fighting in teams. Mariku was laughing maniacally as he killed left and right, Malik scowling at him as the demon was taking out everything he wanted to go after. It seemed Mariku was under the impression that Malik couldn’t do anything on his own, and it was obvious that the younger of the two would snap at any moment now.

Seto and Joey were only a few feet away from them. Joey was acting like the bait like he was best at while Seto picked up any demons that were foolish enough to fall into the trap. Which, Yuugi noted, were quite a few. Demon after demon flew after his blonde friend, unaware of the spells coming right at him as Seto flew by. Yuugi resisted the urge to outright laugh as some of the stupidity that was being shown by the demonic side.

Above it all floated God and Yami’s demonic form. Demon Yami was smirking, God was panting. It was obvious who was winning. Yuugi cursed under his breath as he saw the amounts of wounds already inflected upon his ruler.

“Well, I believe I’m still stronger than God.” Yuugi glanced aside and eyed Yami’s somewhat triumphant face. It was a good thing the other didn’t know God had actually wanted him to be left in the Limbo or he’d probably be going mad right now. That, or he might just start cheering for God’s defeat.

“What’s wrong, old man? Already getting tired? Che, pathetic. I’d expected more out of you.” Demon Yami smirked victoriously. God glared.

“Don’t count on a victory just yet; you haven’t beaten me.”

A snort, “Oh please, you can’t keep up with me and if I wanted to, I could kill you in an instant. You have no chance of beating me.”

A glaring contest ensued for a bit until Yuugi had had enough. It was obvious that God wasn’t able to win, but he himself might stand a chance if Yami could focus his power through his body. He just prayed that would work or they’d have a big problem.

Yuugi’s aura flared, Yami looking at him in surprise as he powered up to full strength. Immediately the attention of the two titans was drawn, God looking shocked and Demon Yami grinning maniacally. The latter was obviously happy that he wouldn’t have to go look for his ex-lover.

“Well, if it isn’t little Yuugi. Come to stop me?” He didn’t even seem to notice the transparent form hovering beside Yuugi that mirrored his features to the last detail. He was focusing on Yuugi, not some ghostly form that could never harm him.

Yuugi merely glared, unsure of how to go on now that he had the demon’s attention. He glanced briefly to God to note exactly how bad the extensive injuries were and knew the man had been no match for the demonic ruler. Only Yami himself would most likely be strong enough for that feat.

“What’s wrong, cat got your tongue?” The demon looked tauntingly at what was his former lover in a sense. To be perfectly honest, he’d been having some difficulty finding a new toy to bed that would stand up to the standards that Yuugi had apparently left. The angel was definitely good in bed; he could remember that quite well. No one seemed to match him.

With a smirk the crimson-eyed demon prepared a plan to solve that little problem. It wouldn’t take that much to get what he wanted really.

“I’m actually happy you came. You see, I have a little problem and I’m afraid you’re the only one that can solve it for me.” Yuugi’s eyes flared with more anger. The ruler watched in amusement.

“And what makes you think I’ll help you?” Demon Yami’s smirk widened at that question.

“Well that’s rather simple really. You see, I’ve been having a problem with finding someone that is worth sleeping with, it seems you’ve set my standards rather high. It’s rather easily solved though, I don’t need your consent to kidnap and rape you as much as I like. Easy solution right?”

Yuugi’s temper flared, Yami’s smirk widened. Seeing the apparent unguarded opening, God attacked with full force. The time for playing fair was over. No matter how much he wanted to deny it, this was war; anything went right now.

As if it was the simplest thing in the world, the demonic ruler turned, blocked, and even managed to get a good hit in before slamming God to the ground below. He rolled his eyes, “Do you really think I’d be so foolish as to let my guard down on you?”

The next thing he knew he was flying towards the ground himself, a stabbing pain in his back. He stopped far before the ground and looked up only to see Yuugi hovering above him, arms still in the position as when he’d obviously hit him. The demon scowled; how ironic. Hadn’t he just said he didn’t let his guard down?

“Well, I suppose there’s some spirit in you yet. Let me break that.” With unmatched speed, the ruler had reached his new target. Before he’d even so much as created a shadow ball though, his eyes widened as a shadowy aura all-too familiar to him appeared around the angel. It was only then that he noticed the golden puzzle around the other’s neck and the crimson hue the amethyst eyes held.

“We won’t be beaten that easily.” With widening eyes the demon stared at the man in front of him. Two voices had spoken just now, and one of them was his own. The only explanation for that would be if his soul, the one that had been placed in his body as a punishment, was now residing in Yuugi’s body together with the angel’s own soul. It would explain the shadow powers as well.

This of course, brought a new threat forth. If the soul managed to project his powers through Yuugi, they’d be quite evenly matched, and this would become a long fight. One he might actually lose.

His eyes narrowed once more, “Well, I see someone brought some help. Very well, I guess my playtime in bed will have to wait a bit longer then.” His own aura flared to life, his power rising to the maximum. Yuugi did the same, his aura a combination of golden magic infused with dark shadows. The demonic overlord didn’t know what to expect from the combination of angel and demon magic, but wouldn’t underestimate it.

The two powers clashed in mid-air. The fighting below instantly stopped at the enormous release of energy. Both angel and demon alike stared in awe as two levels unmatched by even God started to fight. God’s eyes even widened at the amount of energy he was sensing. The demon had been merely playing with him, he could see that now. But he’d be damned if he was merely going to stand around and do nothing.

Mariku and Bakura were the only two demons who didn’t flinch the slightest as Yuugi clashed with his demonic ex-lover. They knew Yami’s power and could instantly sense the soul of their friend combined with Yuugi’s own magic. Mission accomplished. Both left the sides of their angelic look-alikes to do some damage around while everyone was gaping.

Most of the rampage went unnoticed, though God shook his head as he shot up to where the fight was to help. Those two were less dangerous than Yami, he admitted, but they were still a handful.

Before the angelic ruler had so much as powered up, Yuugi help his hand up. The fight stopped for a second as Demon Yami looked suspiciously from the angel to the ruler. Yuugi ignored it though he did not turn his gaze away.

“This is our fight; you can’t help so stay out of it.” There was still a double tone in the voice, one deep and calm, the other soft and angry. God supposed that Yuugi was still mad at him for saying what he had about Yami. The insolent tone was definitely coming from the softer, not the deeper voice. Yami apparently didn’t know yet or didn’t care. He hoped the latter but knew the former was more likely.

“You need help and it is my duty to protect-“

“You can’t beat him.” Yuugi glanced behind him briefly, though turning his gaze back as soon as possible. He did not want to let the demon in front of him out of his sight for too long, “We can.”

The demonic ruler raised an eyebrow, “You’re actually refusing help? Well that’s rich. Can’t say I mind though,” he smirked, “this’ll make it all the easier to beat you.”

Yuugi huffed, the deeper of the two voices mostly heard as he spoke next, “Beating one of us might be easy, but together you’ll find us quite troublesome.”

“Oh please, like you actually stand a chance,” the demon would never admit that he knew he was just about evenly matched at the moment, “you’ll never beat me.”

“Well then I propose we stop talking and start fighting. Words won’t get us anywhere at the moment.” Yuugi’s voice sounded remorseful at the statement, Yami’s determined. It was obvious that the angel would’ve preferred it if this hadn’t come to fighting but he knew they had no choice at the moment. Yami on the other hand wanted nothing more than to curb the demon that had lived in him for so long and was responsible for the life he’d led. This was payback in a way for him, even though he’d be fighting his own body.

The demon merely grinned maniacally, “Very well then, let’s get down to business then shall we?” With another flare of power the two clashed again, this time not to be interrupted. God hovered in the air as he stared with wide eyes. He really wouldn’t be any match for either of these two. It would be better if he oversaw the fighting below in case it started up again.

Nervous green eyes focused on the battle above, hoping beyond hope that Yuugi had gained the power to win somehow, As God himself drew back towards the ground. He would still attack if given the chance, but for now it seemed he would be useless. This was a new feeling for him, and he utterly hated it, but had no choice but to accept it for the time being.

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So yeah, i actually have nothing writing after this cuz I got addicted to pokemon-online °sweatdrops° I swear that game is addicting, so i'll go write my ass off to get the update for next week up here on Saturday. hope you all liked the chapter and cya nex week! Review!