Hey everyone,

Sorry I've haven't been updating my stories in so long. My excuse is writers block and I've been lacking the feel of a story but I collected my thoughts together and created another story for you!


Summery: Aria is a fiery, young girl who has an ancient curse that was brought onto her 6000 thousand years ago. The curse is that she is gate to darkness and she can control the very substance. Marik and his dark ego have discovered that the darkness is actually a attractive girl and eagerly seek her out. Yami Marik has another idea for her though.

Pairings:

Aria X MarikX Yami MarikX Yami Bakura

But mostly AriaXYamiMarik

Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh but god, I wish I did. Aria is the only character I own in the series and some of the events may be switched around for the flow of the plot. This is a first person story and its being told by Aria, the protagonist.

Disturbia

They have been looking for me since yesterday night. I don't know what they want from me but my senses tell me to get the hell away from them. It's weird but my head starts to ache terribly when I meet someone who is against me in some way or another. It was just yesterday evening when I was relaxing at the local park, right before the sun went down across the horizon. The park was empty and being alone in Domino's park didn't startle me one bit. I always go there and nothing tends to happen to me so I felt safe until I heard the soft ruffle of feet against the pavement. I was leaning forward on the railing, just looking beyond at the view of the sea. It was always beautiful when the sunsets. Anyway, I hear footsteps coming closer and there is more than one person coming towards me. The stomp of their feet caught my attention.

Is it a gang seeking trouble? I remember thinking that directly.

If that was the case, they sure could find it with me. I have a secret about me and well, not many people like to mess with me because of it.

I'm growing uneasy; I fear it is a group of perverted and/or sadistic criminals who think they can get something from me. I gulp and get the courage to turn around and I don't like what I see. A group of six stood around me, blocking all sides for me to slip by. There is a light breeze at that moment and my world seems to start to spin. I'm getting a pounding headache and I know what that means.

I need to get out of here…

You could say I'm stupid for sticking around but I wasn't going to jump from the railing behind me. The fall would definitely break my foot and what would be the point of running when you can't go anywhere? I stayed where I was and I stared them down. Their dark purple cloaks fluttered in the wind and it reminded me of something that I have definitely seen before but I don't know exactly where.

The gang isn't a typical group of people I've seen before and I grew curious of the strange aura that I sensed around them. Other than their purple cloaks, there was a purple glow waving off of all six of them. I tilted my head a bit and looked at it in a different angle and I'm startled by what I feel and see.

The groups of six in front of me are being controlled by a far away force and are empty people. Someone has one of the ancient items and knows exactly what they are doing. Right then, another question strikes me at that moment.

How in the world does that person know of me? I am indeed well aware of what I am and what force I am cursed with but I made sure to stick undercover about it. I suppose someone put the pieces together and definitely found out that I existed. That means trouble for me and for this world.

They are all guys, big, built and tall men with powerful cheekbones. I can't see their eyes but I am certain that I won't be able to see their pupils. I am a master at this dark magic and know the signs of life that these particular men display. I figured I play the innocent/dumb act to get my way around this. So far, the group of freaks could just be a test or something. I didn't think this through before. I was so careful not to be found and I didn't plan to be. But I guess my tactics need some work. I had to play the field for a bit.

"Um, can I help you?" My voice is soft and I make sure I change everything about myself, especially my body language. I bring my fingers up to my lips, my pink lips quivering in a shaky appearance. I pull my head back in an angle, my eyes withdraw into big blue orgs and I gulp. I'm making myself appear nervous but in my mind, I am in total control and collected. Thanks to the fours years acting, I can really pull something like this off easily.

The group just stared at me through their hoods and unclear eyes. No emotion follows through in their faces and that's not a good sign. The mastermind behind their faces is speaking with me directly but only one is able to speak. The man behind the mask is trying to fool me. That meant he is fooled my nervous appearance.

"Hello, my dear," There is no middle man who sticks more than the others. If you would count down in a straight line, cloak man number 3 was the unlucky one talking to me. He gestured a hand towards me, his feet lifting to walk over. He was creeping closer.

"I would like to skip introductions and just allow you to proceed with us. Believe me, no harm would be done to you," He paused and glanced around at his other colleagues, "Our master would like to have a word with you,"

"Master?" I eyed him closely and I dropped the innocent act. That would get me no where with these people. I needed to be myself and positively alert. Their master wanted me for some particular reason and I knew what. However, I wasn't going to spill that I was confident that I knew what their master wanted with me. I needed to be tricky and be like a cat. My next act – to be a tough ass girl who had no idea what was going on. I can defend myself in times like these but they didn't know the true extent of my secret. Even their so called master couldn't have known what I was truly capable of.

"I don't think so," I glowered at them all, mostly at the one who spoke with me. I wanted their master to get the idea that I had no intention of leaving this park with them. "You bunch of freaks better get outta here before I bust some skulls in," I knew I just over acted this character I was created out of the blue. In reality, a normal bitchy girl would say that if she had her materials to do so. I felt like that statement wasn't needed.

The man glared at me and the next thing I knew I dropped that character so fast that I didn't even realized that I did so. Their master wasn't happy that I wasn't cooperating with him. What did he expect? I had just finally got comfortable with this life time and I wasn't going to become a subject of the darkness anymore.

I grabbed a hold of the railing and jumped clean over it. I knew that the fall was going to hurt; I was going to land on pavement after all.

This is where my luck changes instantly. The group of six had more waiting everywhere. I guess their master had an idea that I would refuse and had others wait around to catch me if I tried to escape. Heh, that's smart, I'll admit. One of the other henchmen immediately rushed to grab me when I fell but he was a bit too early on it. I landed right on top of him and he broke my fall.

We both were toppled on each other and his hood was removed from his face. I could see this one's eyes and just as I predicted. There were no pupils in his chocolate coated eyes. Though, I didn't stick around for very long. I hopped up instantly and took a run for it towards the docks.

I've jumped onto one of big local boats where people spent tons of money to take a cruise around this ocean. It seemed lame to me but most of them where tourists and had no idea how blue and big the ocean was. Whatever, at least I got to hide around here until those goons decided to follow. I doubted that they would.

For the time being, I meet a woman who was rather nice for being so wealthy. I hated to lie when asked me why I was still in my school uniform but I said that I lost my suitcase and there was no time to change. I even lied and said my friends left me here when I just got on. It was some family emergency and I decided not to waste a trip. She ended letting me hang with her for the dinner and gave me an evening gown to borrow. I hated to lie to such a nice lady but it's not like I'm a crook. I needed an escape route from an ancient underground group of goons. I couldn't tell her that but it was a good enough reason to lie my way into this cruise ship.

The dinner was phenomenal and everything seemed to fall into plan besides for the bed arrangements. I didn't want to bother this woman for anything more and I was suppose to look like I actually was meant to be here. I highly doubt there would be any empty rooms for people who accidently slipped on board. I kept to myself when I went back to Miss. Sakura's room to change back into my original clothes. She chatted away about her freestyle life and knew nothing of the ironic darkness of the world. Sakura was so carefree it was almost disgusting but I owed a lot to her so I let it slide. I returned the dress and went on my way. She didn't say anymore when I left.

I walked the deck casually and went the very front of the boat. It was lovely night. The moon shined brightly down on the ship and the candles were lit romantically for anyone who decided to enjoy the location. There was a soft breeze that pushed through my blonde hair, feeling the long strains press against my back. I wish I didn't just come here for a place to hide. It would be nice to come here on my own to just relax and simply just enjoy it with someone else…if only that were the case.

I have built thick walls and it's hard to bring that down for anybody. I fear that's the reason why I've been so lonely for so long. It's almost irritating but I don't know what else to do. The last person I told my secret too freaked out on me and I never seen him again. That was a long time ago too. My closest and dearest friend of my childhood…maybe that's when those walls started to grow and it's been hard to let anyone else in. For school though, I have been able to open up a bit more. I'm not as popular as I wanted to be but I do have friends that make my school life a lot more enduring. But I could never tell them my secrets.

Being on this cruise also brings another important factor in my life. What about school? It is Friday but I can't be stuck here until Monday. That's just crazy talk and not to mention my parents would have my head for knowing that I skipped school. Not even my parents know of my secret and I can't tell them that I was chased down by a group of men who wore purple coats. Who in Domino City would believe me that was true?

First things first, I needed to contact my parents. I had my school bag with me and it contained everything I would ever possibly need, especially my cell phone. However, it was hard to think of any excuse to tell my parents why I wouldn't be home for the weekend, just in case I was stuck here until then. I glanced around the area; the couples who were making out didn't give me any ideas. I didn't have a boyfriend and my parents would certainly not allow me to stay with him for the entire weekend. That was just a death note to even consider that.

I started looking at the other people, just random people who just enjoyed their vacation. My eyes glanced at two younger boys who were playing a game of cards. I hated to stereotype but those kids looked geeky and where roaring about something. I was curious and walked over there.

"Hey, what are you two playing?"

The two instantly glance up at me with their big eyes behind glasses. They seemed annoyed for only a second, thinking that I was going to bully them about their game. They must have seen that I was a girl who was alone and not going to really make fun of them. One of them laughed and smiled at me, I wasn't sure if he was trying to look cool or what but he took things way beyond. He took off his glasses and tried to give me a casual smile that looked only goofy to me.

"The game is called Duel Monsters and I just so happen to rock at it," He stated with an impressed look on his face. He gave me a flyer with a drawing of three metallic blue dragons. I recognized the beasts from somewhere but it's another one of those brain fogs.

He wiped his nose, "There is a tournament this weekend and we planned on joining it but…"

The other kid butted him, "But our parents forced us on this cruise instead! It's so lame!"

I nodded in agreement but I was more interested in the flyer. "Mind if I borrow this?"

They both shook their heads and I went back to the front of the boat quickly before they could say anymore.

I dialed my house; my parents should be home by then. I didn't know how far I could take this tournament excuse since I was never interested in duel monsters but I am 16 years old and I do have a say in what I do. Besides, my parents can trust me. I'm a good kid, or at least try to be.

There is no answer and I just leave a message saying that I'm entering a contest this weekend with some school friends. I said I'd be home Sunday and everything will be fine but once I hung up, I felt my head pound harder than ever and I knew something was desperately not right.

There was a scream that startled me and I drop my phone. My luck had somehow changed this evening and the battery slipped out. The boat came to a quick stop and everyone shifted to the ground, more chaotic voices were heard and alert. I watched as my battery skid across the deck and was caught by the foot of a man in a purple cloak. The henchmen were close behind him, as if to prove a point.

What the-? They followed me!

My head was pounding ridiculously hard and for the first time ever, my heart was throbbing out of my chest. The man who stopped my battery was different than the rest. He wasn't big or had an empty appearance to him. He was indeed the one in control of the goons. Boy, I must have been tricky or something because the big boss never shows himself unless he needs to handle things by himself. Heh, that's a confidence booster.

Everyone around the cruise boat just stare at the men frantically, confused of their arrival. However, the gang didn't pay attention to anyone in particular. It was their boss who was looking at me directly. He was tan and from the distance that I was, he had blonde hair that slipped out from his hood. A split aura was about him, an angry secret whirled around him and it was something that startled me. Though, my senses told me to get out of here right now but I had to stay. He had this sense of awe on me and he was definitely after me. He looked smugly at my direction.

"There is no where you can run anymore. Just stop this foolish flee and come with me. I have some business I want to speak with you," His voice was clear and I could tell he was probably my age. However, once he spoke, I snapped out of it.

"No," I stood up and held onto the railing and glanced back. There was no way I was going to swim. The purple goons had a boat that was anchored next to this cruise ship. There was no escape from them this time but I wasn't going to give up without a challenge. This guy had to prove to me that he could catch me first.

"You're definitely suspicious for someone who wants me to just go with you. Besides, you got nothing to make me," I didn't mean to provoke him.

The master smirked at me quickly, "As a matter of fact, I do. Your parents are being held hostage in that boat of mine and if you want to see them alive, you will go with me."

I glowered at him, that was a cheap shot but I wasn't moving.

He offered out his hand, foreign skin to me. His hood lifted a bit too where his eyes were definitely noticeable. "All I want is a little chat. No harm in that, Aria," His light eyes gave off a creepy wind at me, flickering stardust that melted my skin. I couldn't refuse because of my parents and that was too much to risk. Not to mention, he knew my name and that was bad news. I needed to go with him out curiosity and for the sake of my parents.

I walked cautiously towards him, my heart pounding faster and faster. Maybe this was too easy for my standards. I had been caught and my parents had been dragged into this miserably. They must hate me now…

No, I wasn't going to think that way and I wasn't going to give myself up. There were more powerful things at risk here, more than my parents. I couldn't just let anyone get in the way of that, it was curse and I put my life before anyone else. I hope people wouldn't see that as selfish but I have a reason to be first when it comes to certain situations. I'm not being selfish for my own survival; but for the survival of this world and for millions of people.

As I said, I have a big secret and I can't let anyone know. Though, this guy knows about me and my secret- which is really bad! So I did the only thing I knew how to do that particular day and I dove for it. And I mean literally. I jumped off the ship before I could even blink.

However, at the brink of time, the cruise ship is bigger than most boats and has a secondary part. I grabbed the railing and jolted my body over. Don't ask me how I can do this like this but it just happens. For now, let's just call it luck.

The secondary quarter had a supply of jet-skis' and a rack of keys just in place for me. I don't know who decided to place a wall of keys right here on the outside of the deck but it really came useful for times like this. I stole one of the keys and tried frantically to start each jet-ski to see which one worked. I needed to work fast, hearing the sound loud stomping of feet. The goons are after me now and I needed to get out of here before they discovered where I was.

One started and I didn't even bother with a life vest, I was in a hurry and snapped the keys onto the top of uniform that had a loop of a bow. That way if the jet-ski flipped, it would stop and I could get right back on it. It was useful but it was going to be hard to do since I was riding at night. Riding out into the ocean would be extremely dangerous but I had to get out of here. I figured I would steer out towards land, the dark outline of the thick trees in the distance.

I climbed on the ski and roared the engine, breaking the railing and soaring into the ocean water. I heard the yell of the mastermind; he was extremely pissed that I was making a run for it.

"After her! Don't let her get away!"

That was all I could recall before their boat abandoned the cruise ship and followed me back to the banks of Domino's beach. The cruise ship didn't move very fast and time itself didn't seem to go anywhere as the jet-ski brought me back. It was by a strange accident though, I hardly could see where I was going and I lost my stalkers in the darkness of the sea. The jet-ski crashed into land and sent me flying into the sand of Domino's local beach. I must have passed out since I don't recall much but I know now that it was a silly mistake and I'm soon going to pay for it…