Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh whatsoever, and, obviously I never will. Hey, like they say 'The first step is to admit it' lol ^^
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Hullo fellow readers! And welcome to my whole new, never before been read fic! This is my first time writing a pairing like this, so please be gently. *Thinks* I always write that lol. Anyways, this is my first Tea/Marik pairing. *Cries* I'm making all these fics with Tea these days. . .ah wells. So, if you don't like this pairing, then you can leave. I am in no way forcing you to read this. . .but to those who would like to read this, well then sit back and enjoy! Also, like I stated in the summary, I wrote a better plot here, so here we go!
Plot: It's the beginning of summer, and everyone' happy that they no longer have school to think about. But, one night, Ishizu gets a phone telling her they need her presence back in Egypt because of what they have discovered in the great pyramid's that might help her with her museum and discovering more. Now, because of Marik's past, Ishizu refuses to let Marik stay at home alone, so she does the only thing she can do: Call a friend. Ishizu calls Tea and asks for a huge favor: To spend about a month and a half at her home, watching over Marik! Tea, being a good friend, decides to help her good friend out, despite her great fear or Marik. What will happen this summer between the two? Only time will tell. . .
So, um, there you have it. The amazing 'Plot' lol. Anyways, hopefully you will give this story a chance, and read it ^^ Anyways, I hope you like it!
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-Daring Summer-
Chapter One: The Phone Call
The rain poured down over the small town of Domino City, as the gray clouds darkened the sky. It was cold, the wind blowing harshly, on the second day of summer. None could believe such a rain storm could occur so soon, but it had, and it had forced all teens to stay inside, waiting for it to let up.
Unfortunately, for one, who had not been so lucky, Ishizu had been busily working away in the museum, uncovering certain things, and had not even noticed the rain as it began to fall from the once bright and sunny sky. Her eyes tired, she stood up from her work, stretching and yawning.
I am so tired. I have been at this for hours. . .but, it needed to be done. Anyways, I should get going, Marik must be hungry, and possibly angry that I took over two hours. I'm sure he'll understand though she thought, walking up the long clean staircases. On reaching the main floor, she waved goodbye to the few security guards.
"Mrs. Ishtar? Where are you going?" a man asked her politely. From his black suit, it was obvious that he was one of the security guards.
"Oh, I am returning home, see how Marik is doing and clean a little" she stated, giving him a sweet smile, making him blush.
"But Miss, the rain, it's coming down too hard, you can't leave, it would be dangerous to drive out there" the man stated.
She blinked. "Raining?" she said, turning to the nearest window. She gasped as she watched the rain pour down heavily. She sighed. "I guess your right; I'll call Marik and tell him everything then work a bit I guess. But, please notify me when the rain lets up" she said calmly, and walked to her office.
Her office did not consist of much, but a messy large wooden desk, a chair for her to sit on, and bookshelves full of books on Egypt and its artifacts. There we also, a picture of her brother, and few scenery pictures from Egypt. Throwing her bag to the side, the young woman walked over and took a seat. I hope he won't be too angry she thought as she picked up the phone, and dialed his number.
I mean. . .after battle city, he has been behaving himself right? There is no need to be so paranoid she told herself as the phone began to ring.
Finally, after the fourth ring, the line was picked up, making Ishizu sigh in relief. She didn't know what she would do if he hadn't answered. At least I know he's safe and warm at home she thought.
"What?" a voice said, irritably, making Ishizu shake her head at the impoliteness.
"Marik, must you answer the phone that way? It's rude. Now, I've called to tell you that-"
"You're working late? Again? Not like I care, but I am hungry, so come home and make food, then you can go back and work on whatever shit you are working on" he stated, obviously annoyed.
"Marik! Don't talk to me like that, because I won't take it. Now, I'm not working, I was on my way home when one of the security guards pointed out how hard the rain is coming down. It's too dangerous for me to drive home, so I'm going to wait a while. But when I get home, I will make you something okay?" she asked him, hoping he would understand her.
"Don't bother, I'll do it myself" Marik stated annoyed, and hung up the phone on his sister. That's all she ever does, work. Working doesn't get you anywhere in this damn life. It's so pathetic how she wastes away her life like that. Oh wells, its not me, so I don't even know why I should care he thought, walking away from the phone and going to the kitchen to make some food.
Ishizu sighed sadly, as she hung up the phone. Why must he get so angry sometimes? I don't understand you at all Marik she thought, grabbing a book, and starting to read. If she was stuck away here, she might as well learn a little more no?
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Ishizu had been almost done the chapter, when the phone rang unexpectedly. Rubbing her eyes, she closed the large book down and answered the phone thinking it was Marik. Now what does he want she thought.
"Hello" she said sweetly.
"Why hello Mrs. Ishtar, this is Javen, I'm one of your workers here in Egypt" the man stated, a bit of excitement in his voice.
"Oh, Javen! How are you? Did you find anything good in the pyramid you last told me about?" she asked him, happy to hear from him.
"Oh yes I have Ishizu! You will not believe what we have discovered down here. This is why I called. We need you to come down here for, about maybe a month and a half. They won't let us take anything without you being here, seeing as they only seem to trust you" the man spoke softly into the phone.
"I see. . .well, I suppose I could go. When do you need me?" she asked him, while at the same time, trying to figure out what she would do.
"As soon as possible Mrs. Ishtar, me and many others would love to study what we've found" he stated.
"Okay then, I shall call you back as soon as I can. But, I will be there soon. Perhaps in a day or two" she said.
"That's fine Miss. Take care and see you soon" he said.
"Same to you, goodbye" she said, hanging up the phone.
Ishizu sat back in her chair, rubbing her temples. I couldn't say no to him. This could possibly be what we need to unlock more mysteries. It's just, what do I tell Marik? And not only that, I can't let him stay home alone. Who knows what he'll do without me there to watch over him. There has got to be some way that I can do this she thought.
Maybe. . .he can go with me she thought. But he would never agree to such a thing, he hates Egypt, he would never want to return. Besides, it will only bring him more bad memories and that's not something I want to do to him she thought sadly.
Wait! I got it. He might not like this, but it's the only way I can do it. And besides, this might turn out for the best, he needs someone his age to talk to she thought. Yes, this might just work. . .she thought, a smirk on her face as she once again picked up the telephone and dialed a number.
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It had been a while since the rain had started, leaving Tea alone and bored out of her mind. The boys had been lucky, because they had all been at the Game Shop, so they were together. But here she was, alone, sitting in front of the television, as she lazily flipped through the channels.
I don't think I have ever been so bored. School is so much more fun she thought. Flipping, she landed the television on a big purple dinosaur, her eyes widening at the stupid song they were singing. . .
I love you, you love me. . .
Quickly, Tea changed the channel before having to hear anymore. I cannot believe, people watch that, it's . . .scary she thought. Argh, why can't there be anything on when I want to watch television? She asked herself, obviously annoyed.
Suddenly, the phone rang, making her jump. Oh. . .my. . .god! Stupid phone has to scare me like that. And anyways, who would call me now? At this hour? Its kind of late she thought, getting up from the sofa, and answering the phone.
"Hello, Tea speaking" she said politely into the phone, wondering who it could be.
"Hello Tea, how are you this evening?" Ishizu said into the phone, a little nervous at what she was bout to ask her.
"Oh hey Ishizu, your phone call scared me half to death. So, what do you need?" she asked.
Taking a deep breath, she told her. "Well, you see Tea, I need to go out to Egypt for. . .a month and a half about. But you see, I can't bring Marik with me, because he hates it, and it's a lot of bad memories. Also, I can't leave him alone at home and. . . "she trailed off, not sure how she was going to ask her.
"And what Ishizu?" Tea asked, not sure where this was going.
"And, I was wondering, if, for about a month and half, that you could watch over him. You'd stay at my house of course. . .but, I really need someone to watch over him. You know, make sure he doesn't step out of line" she said.
"W-what? Watch o-over M-Marik?" she stuttered. I can't watch him! I mean. . .he's stronger, he won't listen to me! Besides, I can't even look him in the eye. . .I'm terrified of him. . .she thought.
"I know this is asking a lot Tea, but I really need this. More then anything. . .and it would mean a lot to me if you could do this" Ishizu said, hoping she would agree to it.
Tea sighed deeply. She feared Marik, more then anything. How would she be able to handle this? But. . .Ishizu was her friend, and she wanted to be there for her, especially when she needed help badly.
"I. . .fine, I'll do it" she said into the phone, not believing yet that she had agreed to such a thing.
"Thank you so much Tea! You don't know how much this means to me! Thank you! Javen will be pleased to hear this" she said into the phone, barely able to believe her luck.
"Your welcome. Ishizu, does Marik know about this?" Tea asked. She wanted to know his intake on the whole thing.
"No he doesn't. . . but, the rain let up, so I need to go. I'll talk to him, and call you tomorrow okay? Bye" Ishizu hung up the phone quickly. She didn't want Tea to freak out and say no.
Well, now that that's done, I'll go and speak to Marik about this she thought grabbing her bag and walking out the door.
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"What? No! Ishizu don't hang up" she screamed into the phone, but soon discovered it was pointless because she had indeed hung up.
Just great. . .this is going to be the worth summer in the history of summers she thought, putting the phone down, and flopping herself on the couch, as Blues Clues began to play on the television. . .
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Heya! So there you have it, the very first chapter! So, showed I burn it? And bury the remains lol? Eek! Well, I hope you guys liked this chapter, and I hope you'll review and tell me what you think! Anyways, until next time!!
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