madimpossibledreamer | Entries tagged with paparazzi!verse

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu finds her courage.
Word Count: 385
Rating: teen

( finding power )

Current Mood: busy
Current Music: Connected Hearts - Yugioh Japanese OST

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Kaiba's trying to put the pieces together.
Word Count: 860
Rating: teen

( give me your secrets )

Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: Faint - Linkin Park

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu gets a lecture from a very unimpressed 'big bro'.
Word Count: 415
Rating: teen

                Anzu nearly screams when she wakes up and sees a looming figure, only to realize that she’s only familiar with one person taller than Jounouchi.
                Who currently has his arms crossed and that typical “why do I even waste my time with you?” cold stare.
                “I didn’t imagine you to be a coward,” he states bluntly, and it takes her a moment of surprise to realize that she’s managed to disappoint him. An odd thought, considering that she’s certain he rarely expects the majority of people to do or be anything special. It’s probably easier to impress him.
                She’s also had to deal with him about as much as Yugi and Yugi’s stage persona, so she realizes his first instinct would have been to order her into car so she couldn’t escape this little talk.
                Maybe it’s an imposition, having him just show up in her house uninvited, but it’s a courtesy she’s willing to bet would extend to few others.
                “Where’s your entourage?” The question’s hostile, and he grimaces.
                “They’re outside. I figured you’d be more comfortable that way.”
                “You just figured I’d be more likely to listen to you,” she accuses, and he shrugs like this isn’t all some big revelation.
                “What can I say; I like results.”
                He looks away and acts like he’s talking to the air. Just thinking out loud. “Yugi’s been distracted. You may not think I have a heart. Just call it self-interest if you like. But Yugi cares. He likes you.   You have a backbone and don’t appear to have an agenda, given my extensive research. If he had to choose someone, you’re not a bad choice—for a friend or something more. None of us make friends easily, and what you’ve inadvertently done…”
                “It’s not stupid to protect yourself!” she yells. It’s the most alive she’s felt in days, sitting here, arguing with Kaiba.
                “No,” he disagrees. “…it’s stupid not to take precautions. And if you really feel you need this protection, I can’t stop you. But with every move you make, you should be aware of what you sacrifice. We all do what we have to, to survive. Just be aware that you’re leaving a broken Yugi in your wake.”
                Anzu growls. It’s weird, but then, she’s angry. “So, what, you were just hoping to marry him off?”
                He shakes his head as he stands and heads for the door. “No. That was Mokuba,” he mutters. She’s fairly certain she wasn’t meant to hear that.

Current Mood: content
Current Music: Let It Burn - RED

Did you really think Thief King would stay away for long? *crazed laughter*

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: The Pharaoh is starting to learn his place in the world...
Word Count: 830
Rating: teen

( the nightmare was )

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: In the Dark of the Night - Anastasia OST (TK music video)

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu's not dealing well with her possession (that Yugi hasn't told her about...not that he's gotten a chance).
Word Count: 120
Rating: teen
Warning: Angst

             “Miho called in the big guns. Me,” Jounouchi states cheerfully, and when she refuses to get up sounds a little more concerned. “Seriously, you okay, Anzu?”
              She doesn’t mean to say anything, just to ignore him, but a miserable sound escapes her throat instead.
             He sits on the couch opposite her, waiting for her to say something, but the silence just stretches out awkwardly instead. “You know, if you don’t tell me what’s wrong, I’ll just have to camp out here on your couch, eating all your food.”
             Usually, a promise like that would get some kind of reaction from her, but instead she just turns over to face the couch so she doesn’t have to see his disappointed face.

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: Lost it to Trying - Son Lux

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu's not dealing well with her possession (that Yugi hasn't told her about...not that he's gotten a chance). Pretty sure he broke down crying in the corridor.
Word Count: 125
Rating: teen
Warning: Angst

               “The special report’s become too dangerous to continue. We’ll run with what we have, after we send it to your office. They want to say truthfully that ‘no reporters were harmed in the making of this story’.”
               “Anzu,” he states frantically, catching a glimpse of tears tracking down her face before she closes the door even more.
               “Please, Yugi, go away.” And then the door’s slammed in his face.
               She says that she doesn’t remember everything, but she’s still been avoiding him, still acting traumatized, and he wants desperately to make everything okay, to see her smile again, but when he can’t even catch a glimpse of her, most days…he’s pretty sure she only let him see her today to get rid of him forever.

Current Mood: frustrated
Current Music: Hurts Like Hell - Fleurie

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Kaiba isn't pleased with whoever thought waking him up in the middle of the night was a good idea (understatement).
Word Count: 1275
Rating: teen
Note: this part draws a little more on S0. Mokuba calls Seto the more respectful oniisan, while Yugi gets addressed as Aniki (more familiar/casual). I would've used 'Big Bro', but technically he's calling them both that, given Yugi got adopted, so... I'm enjoying the Yami & Kaiba interactions--Kaiba's helping out, but it's not just out of the goodness of his heart. I dunno, they're just...both very realistic. Maybe it's 'cause they're enjoying sniping at each other, which makes it easier to write. IDK.

( Play by the Rules )

Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: I'll Be Your Home - Rin Oikawa

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Yami wakes up to the screaming feeling of danger.
Word Count: 575
Rating: teen
Note: this part draws a little more on S0, as does the next. It's a little confused because, well...this is pre-the two realizing there are two of them.
Note 2: Mood not related to fic. Fic is good. Enjoy.

( hardly anything left for you to see )

Current Mood: disappointed
Current Music: Castle of Glass - Linkin Park

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Mokuba gets roped into helping teach Anzu Duel Monsters.
Word Count: 825
Rating: teen

( one more move )

Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: One Card Short - Music to Duel By

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu's excited to find a topic that Yugi's actually interested in talking about.
Word Count: 510
Rating: teen

            “Okay, what’s your favorite card, then?” she asks, and Yugi beams again, kicking his feet like a teen rather than the adult he is.
            “It’s hard to decide, really. There are so many amazing cards.” He pauses, then smiles shyly at her. “Maybe I can show you some of the cards I’ve got in my deck at some point. There’s Maha Vailo. I’m most like him, I think. And there’s Dark Magician. He’s one of my favorites. But then, the Magnet Warriors and Kuriboh are cute…and Mirror Force is one of my favorite trap cards, but I wouldn’t call it one of my favorite cards overall…” he pauses for breath and shakes his head, looking a little sadder. “But then, it’s pointless talking about it, really.”
            “Why’s that?” she asks. It’s the most excited she’s seen him, and it’s cool to see. And sad to see vanish.
            “Well,” and he sounds really unhappy now. “Pegasus—that’s Maximillion Pegasus, the creator of Duel Monsters—liked getting inspiration from myth and legend all around the world, if the cards were any indication. He disappeared ten years ago on an expedition to Egypt and hasn’t been heard from since. His company, Industrial Illusions, tried its best to hang on, but it’s going to go bankrupt later this year. I think they still thought he was alive, probably longer than anyone else did. At this point, though, I think they’re just trying to sell off the last of the cards. Kaiba tried to keep it afloat, but there’s only so much money KaibaCorp could put into it without going bankrupt, too. It’s rare that anyone’s even heard of Duel Monsters anymore, and pretty much no one is playing card games these days.”
            “Have they grown up?” she asks, and he smiles, sweet and innocent, back.
            “No one grows out of card games,” he responds with confidence, before shaking his head. “Well, no. That might not be the way to put it. Maybe a lot of people do. But for the good ones, never. It’s in your blood. I’m guessing a lot of people just put up their decks because, well…” he chuckles, rubbing the spikes, which bounce a little, “…Not everyone’s into casual games. A lot were just in it for the competition, and without official sponsors, there’s no such thing as tournaments.”
            He looks so sad, but like many of the realizations lately, there’s absolutely no way to fix it. Unless… “Maybe you could teach me to play?”
            She’d thought he’d been excited before, or pathetically grateful before, but the way that he grabs her hands, eyes shining, she’s quite possibly made his year. “Yeah, that’d be really cool! And given that Seto wouldn’t mind more people writing about how awesome Duel Monsters is, he might even be willing to give you enough cards to make your own deck.” He pauses, then winks playfully. “Of course, I have to warn you that I’m pretty good, but I could probably be persuaded to go easy on you, seeing as you’re a beginner and all.”

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: Commander - Kelly Rowland (male)

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Yugi talks a little about the familiar symbol of Kaiba-Corp.
Word Count: 930
Rating: teen

( a new hope in every tragedy )

Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: Under Grey Skies - Kamelot (cover by Daniele Baglietto and Letizia Chiozzi)

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu gets a few questions in.
Word Count: 890
Rating: teen

( Your hand, m'lady... )

Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: La La Land - Demi Lovato (Male Version)

First day of summer calc and I'm already exhausted.
And I have to write a chapter of Shadowed Suspicion. Getting the motivation and time...somehow.
...why.
Also, don't think I made this clear enough, but she's been granted more than an interview, but also the ability to write a pretty in-depth story. With the exception that Kaiba will be watching everything like a particularly threatening dragon. I'll go back and make it clearer, eventually.
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Yami learns more about his reporter shadow than she does about him.
Word Count: 740
Rating: teen

( who am I to disagree )

Current Mood: working
Current Music: Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu watches the Pharaoh's performance for the first time.
Word Count: 660
Rating: teen

( the way you cheer and scream for me )

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: Applause - Lady Gaga

Still feeling kinda discouraged with this game. So much work put into it. I'm hoping that it pays off so I can stop feeling quite so useless. I'm feeling like the dead weight in the party and I hate that.
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: The assignment isn't what she expected, but she's still pretty sure it's not any better than she thought.
Word Count: 645
Rating: teen

( Reporter Mazaki Anzu, reporting for duty )

Current Mood: tired
Current Music: Summertime Sadness - Lana del Rey (Cedric Gervais Remix)

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: The Other Yugi can't help but bait Kaiba.
Word Count: 570
Rating: teen

               “Do you think that maybe you can cut it out with those antics on stage this time, Yugi?”
               Mokuba tries to ignore the old argument to concentrate on his homework. He isn’t very successful.
               He’s also trying to ignore the unsettling feeling that Yugi’s taller. It always makes him uncomfortable, but then, he’s always preferred talking to the star’s off-stage persona better. Yugi’s in full star mode right now, smiling dangerously, all the power in those kohl-rimmed eyes focused completely on Seto.
               “So says the man who loves to make an entrance. Are you sure it’s not jealousy?” The deep voice is one that Mokuba knows from the swarm of girls in his class has captured the hearts of many.
               Seto folds his arms, glaring. “Don’t push me. Or I’ll book your next appearance at a strip club.”
               Yugi’s not at all threatened, smile growing to a smirk. “Do it. I’ve always been curious.”
               Mokuba sighs. “Please stop, Yugi.” He silently hands Seto a painkiller, which his brother downs without water, and Yugi instantly switches to concern. It’s still not the Other Yugi, but this one is easier to deal with.
               “You didn’t tell me you had another migraine.” The sound of shifting leather is audible in the limosine as Yugi moves, looking the slightest bit guilty.
               “Like I wanted anyone hovering! I’m hardly an invalid, and I need neither pity nor the gathering of vultures!” Kaiba snaps, and violet eyes soften.
               “Of course. Another attempted takeover?”
               Mokuba snorts. “When isn’t there?”
               And they pull up to the venue. “Behave yourself, that reporter’s supposed to be on her way,” Kaiba snarls, allowing himself one more forehead rub before he completely straightens and stands up as the door opens, sweeping out with trenchcoat snapping behind him, expecting the others to stay in his wake or get washed out with the tide.

Current Mood: indescribable
Current Music: Poker Face - Lady Gaga (Dave Aude remix)

This is a kind of strangely named universe. Anzu's anything but a paparazzi. But I didn't think of naming it anything else.
The idea for this 'verse actually came to me while I was dancing Dance Central, funnily enough. Paparazzi, to be exact, and I was thinking about Yugioh, which somehow mixed with the game graphics of red and gold lights, and the next thing I know, Anzu's a reporter and Yami's dancing all sexy on the stage.
Yami Superstar by Kitty-Cat-Angel on DeviantArt did not help matters.
And then Kaiba waltzed in with his Blue Eyes and demanded to stand on the stage, so there's a 'verse now. Have fun. I know me and the characters are.
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Yugioh Paparazzi!Verse
Chapter Summary: Anzu's not excited for her new assignment.
Word Count: 570
Rating: teen

               To many, Pharaoh doesn’t conjure up images of the pyramids and desert sands, but rather Egypt and leather, sex and power. The star among stars of BEWD Productions is perhaps best known for the concerts and music videos, rather than his music, and this is thought to be due to his signature appearance, mixing ancient and modern into a unique blend that gets fans’ hearts pumping. KaibaCorp is less well known for the ubiquitous holographic technology in every aspect of life, from advertising to education to research to industrial use, but it is likely that this holographic technology also contributed to the rise of a star, as the concerts are definitely not a thing to miss. Change of Heart, his latest single, climbed to the top of the charts practically overnight, and hundreds of schoolkids across the country sigh as paraphernalia is confiscated by teachers. However, the Pharaoh, like the other singers of the company, has been guarded jealously by the production manager Kaiba, every inch the dragon symbol of his company with his hoard. Recently, we were granted the permission for our own well-known dancer-turned-reporter Mazaki Anzu…

               Anzu sighs and turns off the radio. “Well, that’s a new record on the fastest it takes to get to lying in one of these stories. Why don’t you just say ‘failed dancer’ and get it over with?”
               “Well, Miho’s super jealous!” her friend joins her with their drinks, practically bouncing. “The Pharaoh’s amazing! But then, maybe Anzu-chan deserves to get a boyfriend so she stops frowning all the time!”
               “I don’t frown all the time,” Anzu corrects and then quickly forces a smile. “And anyway, I’m not looking for some stuck up star to marry. You can have all the ‘princes’ to yourself, Miho.”
               “Oh, come on, Miho can share!” Miho’s teasing, and Mazaki sighs again. “What’s the problem? Is he not your type?”
               “If anything, he’d only sleep with me so that I write only good things about him. He’s not interested in some nobody who he’s only going to be working with for one story and that’s it. He’s attractive, but he doesn’t really have a personality. Generally, it’s just about looking sexy.” Anzu forces herself to be blunt, or Nosaka will continue with this line.
               Miho blinks, completely confused, then reaches out a hand to cover Anzu’s in comfort. For some reason. “You underestimate yourself.”
               “Or maybe I’m just realistic about my chances of some jaded, spoiled star falling in love with me.” She wants to pull her hand away, but doesn’t. “You actually have a chance.”
               Miho pouts, looking really hurt for once. “You’ve always been a little cynical, Anzu-chan, but you’re the jaded one now. You have to believe. You have to try. If you don’t, you’ll never fail, but you’ll never live, either.” Her friend thinks for a moment, then smiles, holding out her pinky. “Here, a bet. If Anzu-chan doesn’t learn anything new by the end of this assignment, then Miho will owe her, a whole lot! And if Anzu-chan does start living again, then Miho wins!”
               Anzu’s lips twitch despite herself. It’s hard to stay unhappy around Miho. She’s just always so bright and cheerful. “I’m not a zombie, you know,” she mutters, but Miho doesn’t take her hand, just leaves it waiting in the air. “Oh, fine.” She reaches out, too, and shakes her friend’s pinky with her own. “I pinky promise.”

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: Paparazzi - Lady Gaga