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This fanfic is pretty much a rip-off off of The Little Mermaid but I have taken quite the few liberties when the story is half-way through. It's a shounen-ai fanfic with YugixYami, KaibaxJou, BakuraxRyou, MarikxMalik and OtogixHonda.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or the characters.

The Little Sprite
Chapter 1
Duelling Magic

The theory of Duelling Magic is extremely difficult to put into practise, mostly because each individual experiences magic in a unique way. Because of this, descriptions of Magic or Power are often vague and even the best descriptions are extremely difficult to understand. However, during the generations scientists have been able to analyse the forms of magic in a satisfying manner. The true essence of Magic is still unknown but progress has been made. The 'Laws of Duelling Magic' are a series of realizations and thoughts of ancient wise men that have yet to have been proven to be incorrect.

The first law of Duelling Magic is as following: Magic is sensations. This is the statement that all other laws have been based on. Because this law is the centre of all laws, it has been extremely difficult to create proper rules for magical duelling. Because Magic is considered sensations, there are not forbidden spells or elements that can not be used. This is the central problem of all duels. Because there are no ways to stop mages from using specific spells there is a wide variation of rules that handle the level of spells that can be used in specific duels. A spell that is of a high enough level to create physical agony or serious injury is considered a forbidden spell in every single circle. Spells that can kill one's opponent are also forbidden, even though this rule has a loophole; if a person dies during a duel because they used all of their Power, it is not considered a breach of the rules. Because of this it is very difficult to punish a possible rule breaker, since it is close to impossible to determine whether a person's death was caused by a spell or the overuse of their Power.

Magical duelling can also be practised between more than just two people. The duels can also be fought with partners. In cases with four-people duels new laws come into play, the Laws of Dual Magic. These laws determine how well two people work together as partners, how well their Magics respond to each other and how well their Powers mix into a single Power.

Dual Magic is even more difficult to determine than regular Duelling Magic, because new factors come into the equation. The usual laws of elements do not apply the same way as in two-people duels. Instead, the source of the Magic, the Power, determines the spell's strength and effectiveness. Because the union of Magic does not occur, two completely opposite elements should be able to work together.

"Argh", Yami groaned as he ran a hand through his spiky mane of hair. "This stuff is making my head hurt!" A snort was the only reply the frustrated teen got. Turning his crimson eyes to his companion he immediately took notice that the other was a lot farther ahead in the book that he was. And that annoyed him even more than the other's apparent amusement with his predicament.

"Mind telling me what's so amusing, Seto?" Yami drawled as he glared at his cousin and classmate. His efforts were wasted, however, since Seto did not even glance up from his book as he replied: "It's just a thought I had." The brunet smirked before continuing: "It's not really surprising that thinking would make your head hurt."

"Just shut up for once", Yami grunted as he rolled over to his back on the grass he was lying on. "I don't need this stuff. I'm strong enough to beat any opponent. Why do I need to pass some stupid theory exam?" He tossed the book he had been reading aside. "Even this book said that there isn't anything to learn theory-wise."

"You're simply unable to grasp the concept of the text", Seto replied before finally looking up from his book at Yami. "Don't think of the words, but their meaning. The point isn't to know the text inside and out, but to understand it." The brunet smirked again. "They actually want us to give simple answers that have our own thoughts to them."

"That doesn't make this studying any less frustrating", Yami argued as he looked up to the branches of the tree Seto was sitting against. "And what is there to gain if I do manage to pass?"

"We get to go to the more advanced classes", Seto replied simply. "We get to learn Dual Magic."

"But most aren't going to pass the test", Yami commented. "How are they going to get a large enough class?"

"They're putting the East Wing class together with the West Wing one." There was more than just a small undertone of distaste in Seto's voice as he said that. And Yami knew Seto long enough to know that such a clear display of distaste meant that the brunet was actually burning with disgust.

"We don't even know them", Yami commented on his cousin's tone of voice. "You can't hate them just because their quarters are on the other side of the school building."

"Oh, please", Seto groaned as he rolled his eyes. "Have you heard all the things people tell about the West Wing? They're brats who go around creating a ruckus for the fun of it. Almost all punishments for misuse of magic have gone to the ones who live in the West Wing."

Yami knew all of this, he was not stupid, deaf or blind. Every single time something even remotely interesting happened in Duelling Magic school of Lorestone it was always caused by the students of the West Wing. But, because the Lorestone manor was such a large building, Yami had never actually been able to be a part of the actions. Only a few of the east side had been able to participate, not that many wanted to. The East Wing was filled with children of powerful people who had gotten into the school with money, through connections, or they had been forced to study until they passed. Yami's father had been very insistent that Yami studied in Lorestone and, most importantly, in the East Wing in particular. Seto was pretty much in the same boat with him but unlike Yami, he was not putting up much of a fight.

"I wouldn't mind living in the West Wing", Yami said in an off-handed manner. To his satisfaction this earned a sputter from Seto just like all the other times before. He grinned widely as he met his cousin's furious blue gaze.

"Your father would have your head if he ever heard you say that", Seto hissed as he tried to glare Yami into submission. Yami's grin grew wider as he tried in vain to give his cousin a puppy-dog-eye look.

"But you wouldn't tell, would you, Seto-chan?" The look on Seto's face as Yami said that was priceless. There was an interesting blue shade on top of his nose as he said with a disturbed voice: "Never call me 'Seto-chan' again and I promise I won't tell a soul."

"You got yourself a deal then", Yami said as he rolled some more so that he was lying next to the sitting Seto. "Now, how about you help me study this gibberish?"

A clearly-faked exhausted sigh came from Seto, clearly fake because Seto never showed exhaustion, before the brunet said: "You are hopeless, Yami, you know that?"

&&&&&&&

"You are hopeless, Yugi, you know that?" amethyst eyes blinked in surprise at the thoroughly exhausted tone of voice Malik used when he spoke the words. A child-like face was turned upwards to a tanned, lavender-eyed boy with sun-paled platinum blond hair.

"What did I do now?" Yugi asked, smiling innocently at his taller friend. "Jiichan told me to go gather any possible fragments I could find in the forest."

"And he told me to come after you to make sure you didn't take a detour", Malik replied firmly, crossing his arms across his chest as he fixed Yugi with a scolding gaze. The innocent-eyed boy with wild hair only smiled at him again as he questioned: "And what detour might that possibly be?"

"Don't play dumb with me, Yugi", Malik commanded firmly. "I know all about your little escapades." He picked up one of the 'fragments' Yugi had gathered into the basket he was carrying. "About going to that strange building at the edge of the forest to try to see humans."

"I can't help it!" Yugi defended, even though his face was excited. Malik moved the palm-sized crystal-like item to his face and looked at Yugi through it. The gesture made his friend look completely blue to him. He was still in full attention, however, when Yugi went on: "Humans are so interesting. They have two small ears. How can they even hear anything with ears so small?" Yugi's own, cat-like ears twitched like they always did when the boy was excited about something. "I guess they actually can't, since no one has noticed me yet."

"Exactly, Yugi", Malik put in, finally able to cut off the smaller boy's tirade. "You said 'yet'. Someone is bound to notice you sooner or later. And when they notice you, they'll immediately know that you aren't human." As Malik said this he indicated to Yugi's appearance. In addition to the black cat ears Yugi also had a long, black-furred tail. The short boy's wrists were covered by silky black fur and there were claw-like nails at the ends of his fingers. Yugi was also levitating in mid-air, since it required a lot of effort of him to make gravity apply to him.

Malik had ears similar to Yugi's, except that they were a shade of reddish-orange with black tips. Malik also had a long tail but it was a lot thicker than Yugi's own and it's tip was white. Exactly like Yugi, Malik preferred not attempting to walk.

"I don't understand what you and Jiichan worry about", Yugi said as he swung his basket around a bit, the crystals of various colors reflecting sunlight in a manner that made them glisten like jewels. "What could one human do to me?" Yugi giggled as he levitated a bit higher. "They can't even touch me."

"It's confidence like that that causes people like us to get killed!" Malik argued as he levitated over to Yugi, reaching out his hand to grasp the other boy's arm. But Yugi disappeared right as he was about to grasp him, leaving behind glittery dust that fell onto the ground gently. Malik whirled around to see where his friend had teleported to. He located Yugi sitting on a tree branch not far away, or, sitting on the branch as much as it was possible to sit down when the laws of physics and gravity did not apply.

"You're such a child, Yugi", Malik said with a shake of his head. He was about to continue but was cut off by Yugi's loud exclamation: "Who are you calling a baby-face!" The loud screech causing the taller teen to cringe. Yugi had always been sensitive about his looks, hating the way he looked like he was five years younger than his real age.

"I didn't mean it like that, Yugi", Malik said in an effort to calm his friend down. "I merely said that you're naive."

"And how is that any better?" Yugi said with a pout that would have sent Malik down on his knees if he had not seen it so much. But, since Malik was used to the look, he grinned playfully as he replied: "It's better because it doesn't have anything to do with your appearance. You can always change your attitude." The grin widened until it showed Malik's sharp teeth. "Brilliant, isn't it?"

"I wouldn't say 'brilliant', exactly..." Yugi muttered as he scratched the side of his head. "I think 'maliky' would be a better description." The words brought a satisfied smile on Malik's face as the blond grinned widely. He had gotten his own word, that was not something just anyone could claim to have accomplished. He began to cackle to himself, completely missing the way Yugi rolled his eyes.

&&&&&&&

As Yami asked every single stupid question he could come up with, he managed to completely miss the way Seto's left brow kept twitching. Or then he did actually manage to notice it but merely pretended that he did not in order to get back at his cousin for being such a know-it-all. It was most likely the former. After all, no one would do such a thing to someone that was family, right? Exactly.

"Yami!" Seto exclaimed suddenly, slamming the book shut and hitting Yami upside the head with it. "No one is this stupid! Stop playing and study seriously!" As Yami rubbed his sore head Seto ran a hand through his brown hair in aggravation. "You're making me think you don't want to pass this test."

"What if I don't?" Yami said with a self-satisfied smirk but Seto decided to ignore him, turning his head around to look to the other side of the garden, where the rosebushes were. There, something caught his eye. Something that stood out from the dark green leaves and deep red blossoms. A flash of sunlight, reflected by golden hair. But before Seto could decide if it really was someone's hair he saw, it was gone in a blink of an eye. Seto frowned. Whatever it had been, it disappeared so quickly that the brunet decided he must have imagined it.

"-eto?" Seto blinked when he heard Yami's voice, turning his slightly startled face to his cousin who was looking at him with slight worry. "What's up? You don't usually zone out like that."

Seto shook his head in response, stealing at sideways glance at the rosebushes but when he saw nothing he turned his attention completely to Yami and his queries and responded: "It's nothing. I simply needed a rest from your blabbering."

This time the book hit Seto to the forehead, starting a smacking contest between the two cousins that soon turned into a wrestling match.

&&&&&&&

Unseen by the two fighting boys a figure clutched at the front of his shirt tightly, panting heavily from being startled so thoroughly. He had never expected the brown-haired boy to look right at his direction. Hopefully the other had not seen him or, worse yet, recognized him. He slowly released the hold he had on his shirt, keeping the fabric from getting even more wrinkled. He used his now-free hand to brush some blond locks away from his eyes as he peered around the rosebush once more, making sure that the teen boy had forgotten all about his presence. Noticing that the pair of cousins was completely distracted by their match he turned back around a scurried off through the garden.

To be continued...

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Description
This fanfic is pretty much a rip-off off of The Little Mermaid but I have taken quite the few liberties when the story is half-way through. It's a shounen-ai fanfic with YugixYami, KaibaxJou, BakuraxRyou, MarikxMalik and OtogixHonda.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or the characters.

The Little Sprite
Chapter 1
Duelling Magic

The theory of Duelling Magic is extremely difficult to put into practise, mostly because each individual experiences magic in a unique way. Because of this, descriptions of Magic or Power are often vague and even the best descriptions are extremely difficult to understand. However, during the generations scientists have been able to analyse the forms of magic in a satisfying manner. The true essence of Magic is still unknown but progress has been made. The 'Laws of Duelling Magic' are a series of realizations and thoughts of ancient wise men that have yet to have been proven to be incorrect.

The first law of Duelling Magic is as following: Magic is sensations. This is the statement that all other laws have been based on. Because this law is the centre of all laws, it has been extremely difficult to create proper rules for magical duelling. Because Magic is considered sensations, there are not forbidden spells or elements that can not be used. This is the central problem of all duels. Because there are no ways to stop mages from using specific spells there is a wide variation of rules that handle the level of spells that can be used in specific duels. A spell that is of a high enough level to create physical agony or serious injury is considered a forbidden spell in every single circle. Spells that can kill one's opponent are also forbidden, even though this rule has a loophole; if a person dies during a duel because they used all of their Power, it is not considered a breach of the rules. Because of this it is very difficult to punish a possible rule breaker, since it is close to impossible to determine whether a person's death was caused by a spell or the overuse of their Power.

Magical duelling can also be practised between more than just two people. The duels can also be fought with partners. In cases with four-people duels new laws come into play, the Laws of Dual Magic. These laws determine how well two people work together as partners, how well their Magics respond to each other and how well their Powers mix into a single Power.

Dual Magic is even more difficult to determine than regular Duelling Magic, because new factors come into the equation. The usual laws of elements do not apply the same way as in two-people duels. Instead, the source of the Magic, the Power, determines the spell's strength and effectiveness. Because the union of Magic does not occur, two completely opposite elements should be able to work together.

"Argh", Yami groaned as he ran a hand through his spiky mane of hair. "This stuff is making my head hurt!" A snort was the only reply the frustrated teen got. Turning his crimson eyes to his companion he immediately took notice that the other was a lot farther ahead in the book that he was. And that annoyed him even more than the other's apparent amusement with his predicament.

"Mind telling me what's so amusing, Seto?" Yami drawled as he glared at his cousin and classmate. His efforts were wasted, however, since Seto did not even glance up from his book as he replied: "It's just a thought I had." The brunet smirked before continuing: "It's not really surprising that thinking would make your head hurt."

"Just shut up for once", Yami grunted as he rolled over to his back on the grass he was lying on. "I don't need this stuff. I'm strong enough to beat any opponent. Why do I need to pass some stupid theory exam?" He tossed the book he had been reading aside. "Even this book said that there isn't anything to learn theory-wise."

"You're simply unable to grasp the concept of the text", Seto replied before finally looking up from his book at Yami. "Don't think of the words, but their meaning. The point isn't to know the text inside and out, but to understand it." The brunet smirked again. "They actually want us to give simple answers that have our own thoughts to them."

"That doesn't make this studying any less frustrating", Yami argued as he looked up to the branches of the tree Seto was sitting against. "And what is there to gain if I do manage to pass?"

"We get to go to the more advanced classes", Seto replied simply. "We get to learn Dual Magic."

"But most aren't going to pass the test", Yami commented. "How are they going to get a large enough class?"

"They're putting the East Wing class together with the West Wing one." There was more than just a small undertone of distaste in Seto's voice as he said that. And Yami knew Seto long enough to know that such a clear display of distaste meant that the brunet was actually burning with disgust.

"We don't even know them", Yami commented on his cousin's tone of voice. "You can't hate them just because their quarters are on the other side of the school building."

"Oh, please", Seto groaned as he rolled his eyes. "Have you heard all the things people tell about the West Wing? They're brats who go around creating a ruckus for the fun of it. Almost all punishments for misuse of magic have gone to the ones who live in the West Wing."

Yami knew all of this, he was not stupid, deaf or blind. Every single time something even remotely interesting happened in Duelling Magic school of Lorestone it was always caused by the students of the West Wing. But, because the Lorestone manor was such a large building, Yami had never actually been able to be a part of the actions. Only a few of the east side had been able to participate, not that many wanted to. The East Wing was filled with children of powerful people who had gotten into the school with money, through connections, or they had been forced to study until they passed. Yami's father had been very insistent that Yami studied in Lorestone and, most importantly, in the East Wing in particular. Seto was pretty much in the same boat with him but unlike Yami, he was not putting up much of a fight.

"I wouldn't mind living in the West Wing", Yami said in an off-handed manner. To his satisfaction this earned a sputter from Seto just like all the other times before. He grinned widely as he met his cousin's furious blue gaze.

"Your father would have your head if he ever heard you say that", Seto hissed as he tried to glare Yami into submission. Yami's grin grew wider as he tried in vain to give his cousin a puppy-dog-eye look.

"But you wouldn't tell, would you, Seto-chan?" The look on Seto's face as Yami said that was priceless. There was an interesting blue shade on top of his nose as he said with a disturbed voice: "Never call me 'Seto-chan' again and I promise I won't tell a soul."

"You got yourself a deal then", Yami said as he rolled some more so that he was lying next to the sitting Seto. "Now, how about you help me study this gibberish?"

A clearly-faked exhausted sigh came from Seto, clearly fake because Seto never showed exhaustion, before the brunet said: "You are hopeless, Yami, you know that?"

&&&&&&&

"You are hopeless, Yugi, you know that?" amethyst eyes blinked in surprise at the thoroughly exhausted tone of voice Malik used when he spoke the words. A child-like face was turned upwards to a tanned, lavender-eyed boy with sun-paled platinum blond hair.

"What did I do now?" Yugi asked, smiling innocently at his taller friend. "Jiichan told me to go gather any possible fragments I could find in the forest."

"And he told me to come after you to make sure you didn't take a detour", Malik replied firmly, crossing his arms across his chest as he fixed Yugi with a scolding gaze. The innocent-eyed boy with wild hair only smiled at him again as he questioned: "And what detour might that possibly be?"

"Don't play dumb with me, Yugi", Malik commanded firmly. "I know all about your little escapades." He picked up one of the 'fragments' Yugi had gathered into the basket he was carrying. "About going to that strange building at the edge of the forest to try to see humans."

"I can't help it!" Yugi defended, even though his face was excited. Malik moved the palm-sized crystal-like item to his face and looked at Yugi through it. The gesture made his friend look completely blue to him. He was still in full attention, however, when Yugi went on: "Humans are so interesting. They have two small ears. How can they even hear anything with ears so small?" Yugi's own, cat-like ears twitched like they always did when the boy was excited about something. "I guess they actually can't, since no one has noticed me yet."

"Exactly, Yugi", Malik put in, finally able to cut off the smaller boy's tirade. "You said 'yet'. Someone is bound to notice you sooner or later. And when they notice you, they'll immediately know that you aren't human." As Malik said this he indicated to Yugi's appearance. In addition to the black cat ears Yugi also had a long, black-furred tail. The short boy's wrists were covered by silky black fur and there were claw-like nails at the ends of his fingers. Yugi was also levitating in mid-air, since it required a lot of effort of him to make gravity apply to him.

Malik had ears similar to Yugi's, except that they were a shade of reddish-orange with black tips. Malik also had a long tail but it was a lot thicker than Yugi's own and it's tip was white. Exactly like Yugi, Malik preferred not attempting to walk.

"I don't understand what you and Jiichan worry about", Yugi said as he swung his basket around a bit, the crystals of various colors reflecting sunlight in a manner that made them glisten like jewels. "What could one human do to me?" Yugi giggled as he levitated a bit higher. "They can't even touch me."

"It's confidence like that that causes people like us to get killed!" Malik argued as he levitated over to Yugi, reaching out his hand to grasp the other boy's arm. But Yugi disappeared right as he was about to grasp him, leaving behind glittery dust that fell onto the ground gently. Malik whirled around to see where his friend had teleported to. He located Yugi sitting on a tree branch not far away, or, sitting on the branch as much as it was possible to sit down when the laws of physics and gravity did not apply.

"You're such a child, Yugi", Malik said with a shake of his head. He was about to continue but was cut off by Yugi's loud exclamation: "Who are you calling a baby-face!" The loud screech causing the taller teen to cringe. Yugi had always been sensitive about his looks, hating the way he looked like he was five years younger than his real age.

"I didn't mean it like that, Yugi", Malik said in an effort to calm his friend down. "I merely said that you're naive."

"And how is that any better?" Yugi said with a pout that would have sent Malik down on his knees if he had not seen it so much. But, since Malik was used to the look, he grinned playfully as he replied: "It's better because it doesn't have anything to do with your appearance. You can always change your attitude." The grin widened until it showed Malik's sharp teeth. "Brilliant, isn't it?"

"I wouldn't say 'brilliant', exactly..." Yugi muttered as he scratched the side of his head. "I think 'maliky' would be a better description." The words brought a satisfied smile on Malik's face as the blond grinned widely. He had gotten his own word, that was not something just anyone could claim to have accomplished. He began to cackle to himself, completely missing the way Yugi rolled his eyes.

&&&&&&&

As Yami asked every single stupid question he could come up with, he managed to completely miss the way Seto's left brow kept twitching. Or then he did actually manage to notice it but merely pretended that he did not in order to get back at his cousin for being such a know-it-all. It was most likely the former. After all, no one would do such a thing to someone that was family, right? Exactly.

"Yami!" Seto exclaimed suddenly, slamming the book shut and hitting Yami upside the head with it. "No one is this stupid! Stop playing and study seriously!" As Yami rubbed his sore head Seto ran a hand through his brown hair in aggravation. "You're making me think you don't want to pass this test."

"What if I don't?" Yami said with a self-satisfied smirk but Seto decided to ignore him, turning his head around to look to the other side of the garden, where the rosebushes were. There, something caught his eye. Something that stood out from the dark green leaves and deep red blossoms. A flash of sunlight, reflected by golden hair. But before Seto could decide if it really was someone's hair he saw, it was gone in a blink of an eye. Seto frowned. Whatever it had been, it disappeared so quickly that the brunet decided he must have imagined it.

"-eto?" Seto blinked when he heard Yami's voice, turning his slightly startled face to his cousin who was looking at him with slight worry. "What's up? You don't usually zone out like that."

Seto shook his head in response, stealing at sideways glance at the rosebushes but when he saw nothing he turned his attention completely to Yami and his queries and responded: "It's nothing. I simply needed a rest from your blabbering."

This time the book hit Seto to the forehead, starting a smacking contest between the two cousins that soon turned into a wrestling match.

&&&&&&&

Unseen by the two fighting boys a figure clutched at the front of his shirt tightly, panting heavily from being startled so thoroughly. He had never expected the brown-haired boy to look right at his direction. Hopefully the other had not seen him or, worse yet, recognized him. He slowly released the hold he had on his shirt, keeping the fabric from getting even more wrinkled. He used his now-free hand to brush some blond locks away from his eyes as he peered around the rosebush once more, making sure that the teen boy had forgotten all about his presence. Noticing that the pair of cousins was completely distracted by their match he turned back around a scurried off through the garden.

To be continued...

For the rest of the story, visit me at Fanfiction.Net!

www.fanfiction.net/s/3672981/1…