Past Repeating - Book 1

Unknown Mysteries

'I'm so glad I found him,' I thought in awe, as I followed the four teenagers I literally ran into down a familiar street. I remembered walking this very road just a while before when I was on my way to Domino High for registration. My new apartment was near the end of it, and if I remembered correctly, Yugi's house was somewhere in the middle.

'Well... he actually found me. Either way, I'm with the Pharaoh at last. To be more specific, with both him and his host, Yugi.'

Thinking of Yugi, it was striking to see how similar he looked to the Pharaoh. However, there were distinct differences: like his kind violet eyes and his height. He was a hand shorter than I was while the Pharaoh was taller than I was. Yugi also had a more gentle expression while the Pharaoh's was more assertive. They were... two sides of the same coin.

It was remarkable. Truly, destiny wished for Yugi to solve the Millennium Puzzle for obvious reasons. But others may not be as obvious.

Speaking of destiny...

'Exactly... what do I do now?'

Normally, back in Ancient Egypt, I'd be given orders on what to do. Now that I was out here all alone I didn't exactly have a clue of how to help the Pharaoh's spirit. At the Prophecy Recitation, no one said anything specific; only that I had to Guard the Pharaoh and take a steady time of helping him. After all, he had no memories of his ancient past or of who he was. But... he was trapped within the Millennium Puzzle, which was currently hanging around Yugi's neck. I would have to work with him in order to help the Pharaoh. Did Yugi even know that there was an ancient spirit within his pendant? I didn't think so. He was certainly not showing me any signs that he knew.

But then again, I was just a stranger to him and his friends. Even if Yugi did know, he didn't want a complete stranger to know anything personal about him. If he didn't know, it was the same outcome; there wouldn't be any signs to tell me that he knew. The Pharaoh might also be making his presence secret for a while. A modern boy such as Yugi might not take a spirit inhabiting him well.

For now, I just had to follow what Yugi does and keep a close eye on him and the Puzzle. Maybe we could become friends along the way on this epic journey to solve our rebirth, and find the path of the Pharaoh's destiny, together. I had to be next to the Pharaoh and Yugi in the meantime.

It was a beautiful sunny day. I kept the package of forms the school secretary gave me for my registration close to my chest. I noticed the blond headed boy—what was his name... Joey, was it?—now holding his lime green skateboard under his arm, the object to cause our encounter. Its rubber wheels were now rolling against the air, free from having to be on the pavement. I guess he didn't want a chance to run into something again. Or someone. Not after our accident.

"So, Sarah," the female brunette—Téa—began. "Where did you live before moving to Japan?"

"I lived in Egypt," I said. "I'm from there."

"So, you're Egyptian?" asked Yugi, interest lacing his voice. "You must know all about the ancient artifacts and culture."

I nodded, giving indication that I knew some things.

"Hey, Yug'," said Joey, turning to look at his best friend with a suggestive smile. "Maybe you should ask Sarah about your Millennium Puzzle. She might know a thing or two about it."

So they knew it was a Millennium Item? Would they know of its power and the spirit of the Pharaoh?

Yugi shrugged. "I'd greatly appreciate it if you could help," he said to me. His smile was shining as much as his eyes. "I want to know more about the Millennium Puzzle; it seems magical."