*Ryou*
I was busy painting a figure of Bakura when I heard a banging on the door. I sighed, putting the figurine down. I know Yugi and them are just trying to make me feel better about losing my friend Bakura but nothing has ever been the same. I know it's twisted, but Bakura wasn't lying when he said he was kind enough to grant my wish of not being alone.
With another, louder bang, I stood up and walked to the staircase. I walked down the stairs. Ever since I first met Bakura, I've never been alone. Of course I was so naive I only realized this when I no longer had Bakura by my side. And now? I'm always alone! I leaned against the wall as unbearable waves of sorrow washed over me. As I sobbed, I heard the front door bang open and when I saw someone approach the bottom of the staircase, I gasped in horror, terrified.
*Yugi*
I was standing on a chair, reaching for my hidden Ouija board I'd… borrowed from Grandpa to see if I could contact Atem. I brought it to the ground before setting the stuff out. I put the moving piece down and cleared my throat before speaking.
"Atem? Atem I call upon you." That had been all I had thought out. "Please Atem, prove you're here." I got nothing for a minute. Then the piece started moving. I watched as it slowly spelled words out. Y. U. G. I. S. T. O. P. D. A. N. G. E. R. Yugi. Stop. Danger. "Atem, is that you?" It swirled twice before landing on Yes. "Then I don't care if it is, I'm going to talk to you." It swirled forcefully to No. "Yes Yami!" I commanded.
Then I heard loud banging and a shout from Grandpa. "Atem? Atem what's going on?" I asked, scared. The piece moved around more quickly, spelling out Danger and Run. I packed my Ouija board before running for the door but the door to my room slammed open into my forehead and I fainted.
*Marik*
I was lying on my side, staring at the TV that was playing cartoons, yet I wasn't happy. All I could think about was Malik and Bakura and how Odion and Ishizu don't really talk to me anymore. It's because I drove them away. I know I did. I tried to talk about how I missed them.
I heard a bang at the front door. "Hey, go see who that is." I ordered, wrapping my hand around the staff part of my Millennium Rod. I'd retrieved all the Millennium Items with Yugi and Ryou in hopes of bringing back Malik, Atem, and Bakura. I'd actually… I thought I owed Pharaoh for helping me settle that dispute with Malik. I sat up as I felt pain pricking my face. Sadness was always trying to find its way to the surface these days. Every time, I would find something else to do.
I heard another loud bang but this time there were four very loud bangs. I stood up, put on my Rare Hunter cloak and cape before grabbing my Rod. Obviously someone who isn't supposed to be here is here. I could hear loud banging, one after the other as they obviously were looking for something. It's probably some fool!
I headed straight for the loud bangs and when I turned the corner, I saw a white man with even whiter hair, maybe black eyes. I froze as his eyes landed on me and I saw his attention land on me as he approached me. I glared at him, lifting the Rod in front of me.
"Stay back!" I ordered. He gave a laugh.
"I'm hurt, Marik. Do you not remember me?" He was being sarcastic. I lowered my hood to reveal myself, he already knew who I was and I think I know him.
"Ba- Bakura?" He stopped, crossing his arms over his chest, a dark cheeky grin on his face.
"I didn't know you were into earrings." I went from gaping at him back to glaring.
"Frig off Bakura." He stepped right into my personal space, grabbing my forearm. I backed up, surprised.
"Now that's not very nice, is it? Especially since I came all this way to see you. But then, neither was the way you treated me in Battle City. Now that I don't have major plans, I have time for you." He dragged me out of my house and towards who knows where.