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twisted-art-wounders · 5 months ago

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YGO AU: Breaking the Seal 17

Chapter 17 Transmission Yami has played the Seal of Orichalcos against Yugi's wishes and now will pay the ultimate price.

Yugi blinked once-twice before finally focusing on his surroundings; the last thing he remembered was the other Yugi playing the Seal of Orichalcos and him being pushed away by the force of the evil magic. As he got to his feet he turned around looking left and right then up and down, he was in a dark void with nothing around him.

“Where am I?” He wondered looking forward.

Right in front of him was a floating window in the shape of the Seal of Orichalcos and inside the window he could observe the duel currently happening between Yami and Raphael only now the magic circle encased them both.

Yugi's whole body shock in disbelief.

“The Seal of Orichalcos! No! How could he have played it!”

Looking around again Yugi tried to find someway to escape but after running around he found this place to be nothing but a endless void. Whatever, wherever this void was he trapped there, he looked back up at the window again.

“Other Me! Can you hear me!? Help!” Yugi screamed hoping the spirit could hear him but alas he didn't respond.

This felt just like before in Duellist Kingdom when Yugi struggled to be able to get Yami Yugi to hear him, no matter how much he shouted his voice could never reach the other Yugi. Now he was back at square one stuck only watching as Yami Yugi controlled everything his body did and he had no say whatsoever.

“No...this can't be happening! I need to find away out! I have to do something before-”

As Yugi continued to watch on Yami used the power of the Seal of Orichalcos to summon 4 powerful monsters in one turn, he knew his other self was a exceptional duelist and under the influence of the Orichalcos he became far more ruthless in battle.

“I need to get out of here! There has to be away!”

It's too late, my child He's already fallen into his own darkness...

A familiar voice now echoed in Yugi's mind or was it all around him? Yugi looked back and forth again before he saw the figure of Dartz standing beside him; arms folded behind his back as he watched the window in front of him just as Yugi did. Yugi was surprised to see him here not knowing how he could be here right now but ignored it since this may be the key to his escape.

“Dartz! You have to hep me! I'm trapped in here and my other self played the Seal of Orichalcos! ”

Dartz seemed to ignore his question and kept his focus on the window, this upset Yugi since he was hoping Dartz was here to help him so he spoke louder.

“Dartz! Are you listening to me!? Please help me! I can't let the other me do this!” Yugi turned to Dartz with his fists clenched only to be met by the man's still statuesque form towering over him.

“DARTZ!” Yugi shouted again.

“Yugi. I want you to watch.”

Dartz spoke coldly with an almost robotic response to him, it once again made Yugi confused and frustrated.

“I CAN'T just watch! I have to do something!” Yugi growled only to met once again with Dartz's cold voice telling him once more.

“Yugi. I want you to just watch.”

Yugi wanted to argue, oh how much he wanted to argue with the man but something deep inside of him couldn't force the words out of his mouth, so he reluctantly turned back to the window and watched with a sorrowful expression.

Meanwhile outside of the void; Mai's Jeep had finally turned up as they all existed the vehicle and made their way to the edge of the tall cliff overlooking the canyon and below where the duel was in progress. As Joey called out Yugi's name he turned around to see his friends arrival only for them to be shocked by the not only the presence of the seal but the fact Yugi had the symbol on his forehead, a clear sign that he played it himself not his opponent.

As they made their way down the cliff face they met up with Rex and Weevil who realized they came along as well to see the duel thus why they had gone missing. Joey was furious and demanded to know why Yugi of all people was using the Seal of Orichalcos. After Rex explained Yugi got the card from Raphael and activated it on his own Joey couldn't believe Yugi would just play the card like that. After all they all witnessed this awful power for themselves just yesterday! And now he was using it like it was nothing to him.

“This is insane! He knows that card is evil!” Joey shouted.

“Doesn't look like its gonna stop him though...” Mai watched on folding her arms.

As Yugi watched the duel continue he started to see the dark power of Yami Yugi's heart manifest and grow around him as one by one he started to sacrifice his monsters using Catapult Turtle's special effect. He could launch a direct attack at Raphael by halving the monsters original attack points, but due to “Limit Tribute” Yami was only able to sacrifice one monster per turn while Raphael could dodge his attacks and rebuild his forces. This move was no doubt influenced by what Yugi had done in his duel against Joey earlier.

But while Yugi didn't want to use this method only in such a dire situation in his mind, Yami was more then ready to use this method as a fast way to win. He first sacrificed Dark Magician giving Raphael some direct damage and in the process powering up Dark Magician Girl due to effect of Dark Magician being the graveyard. To him it was just another cog in the machine to set up his final attack, but to Yugi who watched on all he could see was his other self losing respect for their monsters...

“Other me...you can't do this! Those are our monsters!” Yugi cried out holding his hands over his mouth to stifle some sobbing.

Dartz kept his same neutral expression but inside he was grinning from ear to ear watching the Pharaoh descend into his own darkness while dragging Yugi's confidence in him down as well.

As Joey and other's watched Yami Yugi duel it was Joey who noticed just how ruthless Yami Yugi was acting and could tell immediately it was due to Orichcalcos' effect on him. Mai had also taken note of Yugi's actions and while impressive she too could see Yugi was starting to dump his morals for the sake of winning this duel.

“I can't believe he's really acting like this...This isn't his style of dueling...” Joey looked down a little clenching his fists. “He's gotta snap outta this!”

“That magic card is effecting every part of him...He used to have a lot more of dignity as a duelist and now he's just a ruthless tyrant...” Mai watched with disappointment in her voice, she really hoped Yugi had grown out of his childish tunnel vision but it looks like he didn't.

“But...as long as he wins that what matters right?” Tristan looked up at Joey who only closed his eyes and shook his head.

“He may win this duel...but he's gonna lose a lot more then just that guy's soul in the end...”

Yami chuckled as he watched Raphael from across the field; it felt good to finally be the one taking control of the duel and have Raphael on the ropes finally. He never felt more liberated it was like the doors were finally open for him to cut lose and really let out some steam. And for it to be let out on the man who was mocking him earlier felt all too cathartic for the spirit of the puzzle.

“Do you see how powerful I've become Raphael? I managed to use the full power of the Seal of Orichalcos in one turn and I've beaten you down so hard you're the one running away from me...”

Raphael hissed drawing two cards and setting one face down.

“Oh you're powerful alright....but it's due to evil inside of you that brings out the power of the Orichalcos! You're power is from darkness just like I always suspected.”

Yami drew a card before he closed his eyes and put his hands on his hips with a Cheshire grin.

“I am in control of my darkness Raphael. That's why I can wield this card so perfectly. Anyway I think it's time I finally end things here...I'm tried of the cat and mouse game, so for my next tribute I'll use Dark Magician Girl!”

As he called out her name the blonde sorceress turned back to face him with a look of fear and betrayal on her face. Her bottom lip quivered wishing she could speak to him but it wasn't possible for her to do so. The sting of his betrayal burned into her heart and mind, adding to the misery she already felt form his first use of the Seal.

“Other Me Stop! Don't you remember your promise to Dark Magician Girl? ” Yugi shouted and banged his fists against the Orichcalos window.

Tears ran down Yugi's face as Dark Magician Girl looked back at Yami Yugi her eyes wavered ready to stream tears herself, reluctantly she landed on the back of the catapult and was sent flying at Raphael hoping this attack would be final blow.

“Take this! Direct attack!” Yami pointed as the pink ball of energy rocketed towards Raphael.

All of Yami's confidence was shattered as Raphael revealed his face down magic card “Shrink” cutting Dark Magician Girl's attack in half once more and saving himself from losing in this round. As the ball of energy hit him in the chest the blonde man was sent flying back into the force field with a thud, he slide down the green wall wincing in pain. Everyone including Yami was shocked by Raphael's saving move.

“You're such a stubborn cockroach you know that?”

Yami was annoyed with the out come he was hoping this attack would end things for his opponent but it seems he was far more suborn then he originally thought. He looked around as he saw the “Swords of Revealing Light” effect finally expired which gave him a renewed joy in the fact now all he hand to do was use Catapult Turtle's effect on itself and win the duel in the next turn.

“Well well well, looks like your magic card has finally faded and now we're finally down to your last turn! Stand up Raphael I can't wait to send you to hell with my next move!” Yami grinned with twisted joy as more darkness manifested around him.

Yugi watched with tears in his eyes, he'd never seen Yami looks so evil before. Yes Yami could be very cruel especially back when they first met before they started working together, but this time it seemed like all the evil he carried inside of him was fully on display and had no signs of stopping.

“Why...why is he doing this? Why didn't he listen to me?” Yugi sniffled and rubbed his eyes before putting his hands on the window again. “The darkness in his heart is growing stronger...”

“This is who he truly is Yugi...” Dartz's voice was sombre as he closed his own eyes and continued.

“The Orichlcos provides a path for the user to take, and for those with wicked hearts there is only darkness that pours from them. That is what is within him, darkness.”

Yugi turned to face Dartz, again he wanted to argue with him but he couldn't...he only turned around and continued to watch the duel unfold. Yugi's heart was sinking more and more as he started to see just how cruel the other Yugi was.

//Other Me...Pharaoh...Are you really this evil? Are you really this cruel?// Yugi hung her head in shame.

Raphael slowly stood up again chuckling as he did.

“You really want to win don't you? No matter who, no matter how...Well done Nameless Pharaoh...how does it feel to know you'll win?”

Yami glared at Raphael as he continued.

“You've finally proven there is darkness in your heart...You trapped yourself because you wanted so desperately to win. As the darkness in you're heart grows so does the power of the Seal of Orichalcos. You haven't even noticed it but look at your field!”

Raphael pointed to Yami's monsters all of them hissing and shaking with the over whelming power of the Orichalcos running through them, all powered by Yami's darkness. Yami's eyes widened as he truly could see for the first time just how cruel he'd been to his monsters, sacrificing them one by one all in his desperate need to win...turning them into horrible versions of themselves betraying their trust... //I...I did all of this?// Yami thought.

Yami growled and yelled out “No! You tricked me!”

“You used the Seal of Orichalcos to seal away Timeaus power, the legendary power of the duel monsters world. You never realized the only thing I was afraid of was your Legendary Dragon! Not only that you threw away your partner...the only person who kept your evil in check!”

Yami held his head as he finally realized Yugi had been absent this whole time, his voice vanished from him the moment he used the seal and now he was alone.

//Partner! What have I done to you?// Yami held a hand in front of is mouth as he started to shutter.

“This is the final turn that will decide our fates! My turn!”

Raphael drew two cards and could feel he'd finally drawn the key cards to his victory.

//Eatos, You've finally come.//

He activated the magic card “Celestial Sword” the heavenly sword materialized and slammed into the ground below as it did Raphael then summoned his ace monster “Guardian Eatos”.

As the powerful aura that surrounded Raphael through out the duel finally manifested in it's true form; a blonde woman with a grey bird headdress and native attire appeared in the sky above them. She then picked up the sword and used her special ability forcing Yami Yugi's duel disk into the air and pulling out the top five monsters in his graveyard to appear before him; Dark Magician Girl, Dark Magician, Big Shield Gardna, Gazelle and Berfomet.

“Look into the eyes of your monsters Nameless Pharaoh, The darkness in your heart, you're cruel and heartless actions lead to their demise! Now you will face judgment from them...”

Yami fell to the ground as he looked up at each of his monsters, all of his creatures stood before him each with a look of disappointment and anger towards Yami for his selfish and cruel ways. Yami's heart sank into the pit of his stomach. He was so desperate and ashamed of himself he couldn't really face his monsters, not like this.

He shouted up to them

“St-stop it! Don't look at me like that! I never meant for this to happen!”

“The darkness in your heart will bring out the full power of Eatos effect!” Raphael yelled out.

All of Yami's monsters gave him one final look of anger before they all turned into ghostly phantoms and flew back into the holy sword held by Guardian Eatos her attack points jumping to 10,000.

“10,000 points more then enough to wipe you out...Nameless Pharaoh! Feel the rage of your monsters!”

The holy power bathed everything around them in new bright light the clouds of Yami's darkness that covered them before vanished instantly. Everyone watching from the sidelines had to cover their faces from the blinding light as Raphael called for Eatos to attack using “Forbidden Gospel”.

Eatos brought down her sword as an overwhelming power rushed out of the blade, the holy light ripping into Kuribaboylan and Catapult Turtle destroying them instantly before the attack finally reached Yami Yugi. He screamed out in pain as he too was bathed in the light of the monster's power, he could feel the anger and rage of his monsters all cutting into him at once. Only now could he truly feel the weight of his betrayal hint him like a speeding truck.

All of the other's watched as the light enveloped the field before finally letting the dust settle, all that stood there was Yami Yugi and Raphael only now Yami's LP were at 0 and Seal of Orichalcos was ready to claim it's prize.

“No...my other self...he lost the duel! Now he'll lose his soul!” He screamed.

Yugi watched from behind the window his eyes widened as he realized what this meant. As the blinding brilliant light of Eatos' attack hint Yami's field whipping out the last of his monsters and directly dropping his LP to 0.

“I- I have to do something! I have to save him!” Yugi looked back at Dartz once more.

“Please Dartz! I have to do something now before it's too late! I have to break the seal again!” Yugi yelled but could feel his legs were giving out as more of his energy was drained from him leaving him as weak as a new born kitten trying desperately to walk.

He dropped to his kneels and held himself again, shaking like a leaf he asked

“W-what's happening to me?”

“I'm afraid you only have 10 percent of your soul left...Now that this duel is over you will be gone once the seal leaves the field...” Dartz looked down at Yugi who held onto his puzzle tightly in his shaking hands.

He could tell it was true he felt like he was almost all gone and with this duel concluding they'd both be gone...everyone would lose.

“N-no...” Yugi whimpered out

Everyone couldn't believe Yugi had really lost. It was finally over and Yami stood in pure shock and terror as smoke floated away form his body from the direct attack launched upon him. Disappointment, despair, and guilt now hung heavily in his heart as Yami began to resolve himself to his fate. Raphael stepped towards him with a look of satisfaction on his face.

“Nameless Pharaoh, you lost something important in this duel, not only your soul but the soul of your partner as well. But don't worry your souls will be sacrificed to our god's resurrection. Goodbye, your highness.”

“This is the price he will pay for his actions. The Seal of Orichalcos will not leave the field without a soul. I'm sorry Yugi.” Dartz closed his eyes and turned away.

Yugi looked back to the window and saw that the seal was about to close around his other self.

“My other self! I wont let this happen to you!” As Yugi cried out his fully grey eyes soon sparked with light as he looked down and saw his puzzle started to glow.

“I-I'll use this!”

Holding the puzzle tightly he drew upon the very last bit of power he had, his hope his wish to save Yami driving him as he lifted the puzzle over his head and brought it down on the window slicing through it like paper.

Dartz's eyes widened as he saw Yugi become bathed in white light, he reached from him yelling.

“No!”

But it was too late Yugi was finally free of the void and found himself back in the real world; just as the seal had closed around Yami who'd relented to his fate and was waiting to be taken by the evil power. He then felt a pair of small hands push against his back and send him out the circle. Yami turned around only to be met with his partner looking back at him, a small weak smile on his face as he fell to his knees finally out of energy.

“What? Yugi! What are you doing doing here?” Yami yelled in surprise turned to horror. “Get out of here! You have to break the seal's power!”

Yugi had a sad smile on his lips as he looked up at Yami, tears started to stream down his cheeks “I'm sorry...I don't have the power to break the seal again... all I could do was save you...”

Yami's eyes widened once he realized what was going to happen now and reached out “No...no! Yugi please don't do this!”

Yugi closed his eyes and hung his head down, his final haunting words echoed in Yami's mind forever a chilling message he'd have to carry.

“I'm so sorry other me...I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough...”

“Nooo!” Yami screamed as the pillar of light shot up into the sky vanishing along with Yugi's soul.

Once the light had vanished Yami's body had gone limp as he fell forward into his stomach. His limp and lifeless from spread out in front of his opponent. Joey, Mai, Tristan and Duke could only watch and yell out for Yugi to wake up hoping this was wasn't real, hoping this didn't really just happen to their friend. But the truth was before them; Yami Yugi had lost his soul and with his soul gone now they didn't stand a chance of beating DOMA, their hope vanishing with it.

Raphael bent down and took not only the Orichalcos shard necklace from his lifeless body but also popped out the Orichalcos card in his duel disk. He grinned as he said he wont being needing them anymore, standing back up he felt the winds of the helicopter rising up behind him Alister in the pilot seat. A rope leader descended from the aircraft for Raphael to grab onto, with Yami's lifeless body under his arms he flew over Yugi's fiends and tossed his body to them causing Joey and Tristan to fall over in desperate act to catch him.

Before he left Raphael called down to Joey “Don't worry Joey, I'll be back to take your soul next! I look forward to it!” He chuckled as the helicopter flew away from them into the air.

“Get back here you cowards!” Joey screamed up at them while Mai, Tristan and Duke all looked at Yugi fearful of his demise. Rex and Weevil on the other hand saw this as their chance to join DOMA so they had run off quickly to grab their bike and follow the helicopter.

The group remaining placed Yami Yugi on his back, his friends calling out his name hoping he'd wake up. As he finally opened his eyes he blinked a few times before sitting up, relief washed over everyone as he got back onto his feet.

Mai felt the most at ease before her expression changed to that of anger.

“Yugi! What on earth were you thinking? Stealing my bike and riding off in the middle of the night like that!”

Yami didn't look up at her as he answered “I...I didn't damage your bike...”

She blinked at his answer which only made her more upset so she kept yelling

“I don't give a shit about the bike! That's what insurance is for! I'm talking about you! What if this guy was after more then just your soul!?”

Yami turned away from her and started to shake bit, Joey and other's watched him do so and assumed he was trying to avoid being punished.

“Mai! Chill he' been through enough!” Joey tried to interrupt her but she kept going.

“You're just lucky you managed to escape in one piece!” Mai huffed folding her arms.

Yami held himself now as he fell to his knees finally breaking down in front of his friends he yelled out.

“He didn't escape! They took him!”

“W-what are you talking about, Yug? Who didn't-” Joey asked confused.

“Yugi! They took him instead of me!”

Everyone stared in shock at the revelation that it was Yugi's soul that had been taken by DOMA. Yami slammed both his fists into the ground and yelled out again with tears streaming down his face.

“It's all my fault! I failed him and now-ARGGGHHHH!!!” He slammed his fists down again and arched down even more sobbing into his hands as everyone else watched him speechless.

In the skies over the small island temple of DOMA's HQ a green beam of light appeared and shot down out of the sky landing inside of the spiralling mountain. Dartz awaited at his alter dressed in his white robes holding out his medallion as a set of white tiny orbs floated down and added themselves to the larger orb of light that floated over his jewellery, the glowing white orb flashed completing itself.

Dartz had a snide grin on his face as he held the larger orb in his hands, it's warm light emitting off the newly collected soul of Yugi Mutou. He chuckled as he stood up before the alter of his god and held up the orb presenting it for his god to see before bringing it back closely to himself giving it slight petting.

“Welcome home...my son.”

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