Disclaimer: I hate these things. I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Geez, do you have to rub it in?

Notes: My thrilling second chapter! (yeah, right) One note I have to put is I'm changing Yugi's name to Soleil, which is French for Sun. And words in Italics are thoughts.

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Soleil looked around in awe as he followed his Father, Srahm. He was already lost, and they were only in the first chambers of the palace! And he was supposed to live here! Soleil tried his best to memorize his surroundings while ignoring the odd looks that the servants and slaves kept giving him, but neither task was possible.

Finally the servant who was leading them stopped in front of two beautiful golden doors so big that Soleil didn't even make it to the halfway point on them. On two pedestals on either side if the door stood a pair of Harpies Ladies. Soleil quavered under the fierce gazes. The one on the left raised a huge wing and ushered them through. The servant nodded, then pulled the door open.

Soleil moved closer to his father. The small boy looked at the frightening people standing around the room and shivered. Some of the people looked awfully mean. Mixed into the crowd were a few shadow monsters. Soleil wrinkled his nose at one that looked like a beetle. He hated bugs. Srahm chuckled at his son's antics, but quickly stifled his laughter when they reached the stairway that led to the throne. He dragged his son down with him as he bowed. Soleil almost fell over with the extra pressure on his neck.

Now that they had stopped moving, Soleil became aware of muttering and whispering going on around him. He couldn't for the life of him figure out why whenever he walked into one of these rooms, everyone always started talking! What was wrong with these people? Being the young boy that he was, Soleil completely ignored the servant that was talking about his father and him, and began looking up at the throne.

He saw that on one side there were three old men. Soleil assumed that they were advisors or something. Next to them was a servant boy with brown hair going up into a spike and blue eyes. Next to him and on the right side of the throne stood a tall man in a priest's clothing. Soleil took one look at the man and hated him. Soleil averted his gaze so he wouldn't have to look at him.

Soleil finally looked at the left side of the throne. There were three servants there. One was a boy with blonde hair and green eyes. The middle one was a girl with short brown hair and blue eyes. The last one was a young boy even younger that himself, who had black hair and blue eyes. Soleil's eyes drifted over them to land on the creature sitting beside the throne. He was shocked to see a Shadow Demon outside the shadow realm. It took very strong magic to bring a Shadow Monster out into the real world.

Finally, Soleil looked up at the Pharaoh so he wouldn't have to look at the piercing gaze of the demon. He felt like his heart stopped when he saw the young royal. Well, now I know why everyone was looking at me funny, some sarcastic part of his brain joked. This Pharaoh Yugioh looked almost exactly like him! He was so surprised he didn't even notice his father calling him.

"Soleil!" Srahm shouted, trying to get his son's attention. The small boy jumped after a few seconds. His father was rather confused at his son's actions, before he looked at what Soleil was looking at. He smiled, seeing the prince. Of course, this was Soleil's first time seeing him.

"Well," Pharaoh Yugioh suddenly said, bringing attention back to the room, "It is a pleasure to meet you, Soleil," he began down the stairs to the new addition to the palace, "If you had been listening, which I doubt you were," Soleil blushed, and some people giggled. Yugioh gave them a sharp glance; "He's only a child. Anyway, I was just telling your Father that he can see you for seven hours per week, in any combination he chooses, such as an hour a day, or seven hours on one day, whatever he chooses, so you will see plenty of him."

"Now, my advisors just have to work out some things with your father. I'll get Ikira to show you around the palace. Don't worry, she's very nice. Ikira!" The demon flowed down the steps to her Master's side, "please show our guest around so he doesn't get lost," The demon nodded, then turned to Soleil. The boy shrank back.

"Hello Soleil, my name is Ikira. I am very pleased to meet you, and I am very happy that you will be living with us," Soleil immediately liked this demon. Her tone was soft and gentle, and her words were sincere. He smiled, happy that someone seemed kind. He needed some friend if he was to live here.

"Now, if you would please follow me, I'll show you around the palace," The demon girl took his hand in hers and led him out the door. Soleil took one last look at his Father before he was out the door with his new friend. He could already tell that things were going to be MUCH different than at his old home, that's for sure.

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So what did you think? Sorry it took me so long to get the second chapter out, I was suffering from a bad writer's block. I don't think I'll get to the Kaju/Yami battle for a while. I'm not really sure how this story is going to turn out so sit tight for the next chapter. Remember to Read and REVIEW!!!!