Previously- Malik turned round to find the last person he wanted to see
"I said…WHAT IN THE NAME OF ANUBIS?!" Marik screamed
"Hey keep the noise down" called another voice "some people are trying to look at their surroundings"
Malik paid no attention and turned to the person who really needed it, he almost vomited as he saw Ryou's back "Ryou I'm going to look for some stuff, whatever you do don't move or you'll make it worse" he heard Ryou whimper but agreed, he quickly left his side and ran to here he hoped a trunk would be, thankfully there was one but it was stuck in the sand, digging like his life depended on it and like a dog he managed to move enough sand to pull it out, when he opened it he thanked all the gods of Egypt as there was medical stuff they had bought from the ship, he pulled out some bandages, painkillers and disinfectant before running again and skidding downwards next Ryou "Ryou this is going to hurt but you have to stay awake do you hear me?" Ryou gave out a low but painful moan Malik took it as a sign to start working, while he began putting on the disinfectant he began to have flashbacks to when he was 10 years old, holding back his shivers he began working on cleaning the wounds while getting a few whimpers from Ryou before trying to put on the bandages, but he wasn't having any luck, and to make matters worse Marik decided to interrupt him, though he was shocked to what he heard next.
"Let me help" although it sounded more of a command
"Why should I? How do I know you're not going to make this hurt him more?" Malik growled at him
"Because he has now suffered like us and you are having problems so shut up and let me hold him while you place the bandages on"
Although Malik wouldn't it out loud he had to admit Marik had a point, it would be much easier having two people than one he let out a sigh before saying "ok" and letting Marik get closer and holding Ryou's body slightly higher in the air making it easier for Malik to do his job, after placing the bandages onto his body Malik let out a breathe he didn't know he had been holding in while Marik placed Ryou back onto the ground carefully since he had now passed out.
"Would someone mind telling me where in the underworld we are?" Malik recognized that voice as Bakura; he was really not in the mood but had no choice but to talk since he couldn't leave Ryou in their hands, since they would leave him to die anyway "I'm not sure, but this place does look familiar" he said to them both as he looked around again, although he had a sneaking suspicion he didn't want to tell them in case 1: they told him he was losing his mind and 2: he didn't want to give his hopes up into thinking there might be a tribe here.
"And how exactly does this place look familiar?" Marik asked while raising an eyebrow at him
"I'd rather not say in case it turns out to be wrong, now if that's all you want to know then you can go by yourselves into the jungle and leave me and Ryou alone" he looked back down at Ryou who was no sleeping peacefully.
"I don't think so" Bakura replied with an evil smirk "if it is true that it looks familiar then you are going to help me, Marik and Akefia"
"Who the heck is Akefia?" Malik felt jinxed as a groan was heard and soft footsteps approaching.
"Where am I?" said the voice that sounded slightly like Bakura
"This is Akefia" Bakura thumbed towards the guy who had similar skin to him, his hair was greyish white shoulder length and his eyes were warm but cold if you looked at them, as Malik looked closer he noticed a mark underneath his right eye, Bakura continued saying "as far as Malik boy here knows he feels like he's been here before, and it looks like an island"
"What is an Island?" Akefia obviously knew nothing about them when he was in Egypt so Malik had to explain since the others were too busy looking around
"Island is basically a plot of land in the middle of the ocean" he explained to Akefia
"You mean as in stuck here?" Akefia felt his eyes going wide
"Unless we start building a raft or looking for a radio then yes" Malik tried to hide the smirk that was appearing on his face, thankfully Akefia never noticed
"Well that's just great, and I was in the middle of setting my plans into motion" he mumbled the last bit but Malik never heard him "so what's up with white haired boy?"
Malik growled protectively "his name is Ryou so unless you want to be delayed then start looking around because Ryou won't be able to move for at least a day or two"
"Why's that?"
"Because his back has been completely cut up and has some kind of gold on his back, and he is going to be in pain for a while" he explained though he didn't really want to in case Akefia wanted to torture him a little like Marik and Bakura.
Akefia saw the expression in his eyes "look I don't like torturing people unless it's the pharaoh, second I don't plan on going anywhere until I get a plan of the area" he explained before looking around.
Malik looked at them before looking at Ryou again; he could not believe that this boy has now got the same thing he has, although he desperately hoped that the gold on his back was just the suns reflection or his imagination, he moved some of the bangs from his face before quickly pushing him into the shade before he knew what was going on, and hopefully it wouldn't add onto the pain he would be feeling when he wakes up.
"Hey Malik you should get over here if you want to read this" Bakura called
Malik took one last look at Ryou before heading towards the water's edge to look at the bottle that Bakura had in his hand, he pulled out the paper and un-scrolled it so everyone could look at it, unfortunately for Bakura, Akefia and Marik it was in Japanese.
"Does anyone know what it says?" Akefia asked
"I do, give it to me and I'll read it" Malik called out, Bakura had no choice but to hand it over and Malik began reading "we heard your wish and we have granted it, but you will need to work together to survive this place and unlock its mysteries, we promise that Ryou will not be in severe pain when he wakes up, but he will need rest before he can walk"
"'We heard your wish' what the heck does that mean?" Marik asked first
"It means that somebody has made a wish and it resulted in us into ending up on this island" Bakura said as if he was talking to a kid
"Well it definitely wasn't me" Marik said "I was more persistent into escaping to wish for escape"
"If it was me wishing I would have had the pharaoh dead ages ago" Akefia replied next while looking out to sea
"I know it wasn't me because where I was it was impossible to escape" Bakura said next "so that means" he looked towards the boy in the shade along with the others "Ryou was the one who made a wish"
"I don't know whether to thank him or kill him" Marik said, Akefia nodded in agreement
After hearing a quiet groan Malik quickly rushed to the trunk and pulled out a little canister and ran back to Ryou who was slowly staring to wake up
"Here drink this and take a tablet, it will help you" he slowly began lifted Ryou's head up while Ryou opened his mouth as Malik took a tablet out of the bottle and proceeded into placing it into Ryou's mouth, he opened the canister and dropped a few drops of water into his mouth to make it easier, after Ryou swallowed he moved his head back down sideways in the sand before nodding off again
"So what are we going to do now that lazy butt has gone back sleep?" Marik asked
Malik's temper went through the roof; he got up and slammed his fist into Marik's jaw causing him to fall on his side with blood going down his mouth.
"I have had enough of you Marik" Malik growled at Marik as the others walked up to them "first of all Ryou is hurt and injured, and second I am going to start and get some food so unless you plan on helping, THEN GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE BEFORE I SLAM MY FOOT UP YOUR ASS AND THE OTHER INTO YOUR MOUTH!" at this point Malik didn't really care if Ryou woke up, which he did.
"What he said" Ryou said loud enough for Malik to turn round but quickly moved it back to look at Marik who was now trying to get up.
"You've got guts weaker one, I'll give you that much" Marik replied as he swiped the extra blood on the corner of his mouth.
"I'M NOT WEAK LIKE YOU SO SHUT IT!" Malik like he was going to hyperventilate as he took in big gulps of breath like he had just ran a mile
"Fine then, I'll go help you with the water" and with that he left to go near the shore leaving two almost bewildered Bakura's looking at him "wow Malik, I'm impressed" Bakura said as he folded his arms together
Malik managed to control his temper and spoke calmly "the same thing applies to you both" and with that he looked towards the closest coconut tree and proceeded to climb it, as he got to the top he began shaking it to knock off the easy ones, after he did that he slid down, grabbed a stone with a pointy end and slammed it into the coconut, he did it a few times before it broke, he went over to Ryou who was still awake "here, drink up" he lifted Ryou's head a little before proceeding to pour coconut milk into his mouth which Ryou drank happily
"Thanks" he whispered since his throat was a little dry
"Read this" Malik handed him the paper from the bottle and Ryou began to read
"Well at least I won't have to be like this for long will I Malik?"
"No you won't, but when you are able to walk then make sure that when you go sleep you sleep on your stomach, because it will still be healing and make sure you don't bend or overdo it because you might end up reopening your wounds"
"Ok, do you think I should try and stand up now?"
"Wait till after I make some food, rest then we'll try and get you to stand"
Ryou laid his head back down and started drifting off to sleep till it was time for dinner, Malik got back up and looked towards the other three who were now trying to stab fish with pointed sticks, as Malik looked closer Bakura had at least 3 fishes, Akefia had 5 fishes and amazingly Marik had 10 fishes, if they got any more it would look like they were having a party.
"Guys this isn't a competition, you've got enough so let's make a fire and get them eaten" Malik began looking around for some old/dry twigs since it would be easier to burn them and placed them in a pile a few metres away from where Ryou was sitting, the three yami's (1) came with the fish in their hands, Akefia and Bakura looked angry and gloomy whereas Marik was smiling like he had just tortured someone and won the lottery, they piled them near the fire pit, Bakura and Marik began placing the fish on sticks while Akefia was helping Marik light a fire, it wasn't long before it was lit and they began placing the fish not too close but not too far away from the fire and waited for them to finish.
"I don't really care if it's true or not Malik so why don't you tell us your suspicions about this place" Bakura commanded to get rid of the silence.
Since Malik didn't really have a choice anymore he decided to explain first "I think it's best to start at the beginning" he looked up to Bakura who remained silent "first off I have this game called 'Sims 2 castaway and it's basically about Sims who have to survive on an island like we are now, a day later I got a letter saying I won a chance to go to a 'club meet your mate' I went to Ryou's since I didn't really know what to do, but as it turned out he had one as well, so we both agreed to go the next day, when the day came we went on but no one else was on board so we hung out then went to bed and found ourselves here except Ryou is severely injured and I have no idea how it happened since the wounds on his back is something only a knife can do" he finished explaining to them.
"So basically we're on an island that may or may not be from a stupid game?" Marik asked while rolling his eyes.
"Go ahead and make fun, it's not like you lot care anyway" Malik mumbled while pulling his knees to his chest and wrapping his arms around them
"This has to be the work of the gods because the Pharaoh is no longer here" Bakura mumbled, unfortunately Akefia heard
"WHAT!? WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE PHARAOH IS NO LONGER HERE?" He shouted near Bakura's ear
"Exactly what I said pawn, the Pharaoh had gone to the afterlife so your stupid plot was for nothing and your spirits can no longer seek revenge" Bakura smirked at him.
"NO, THAT CANNOT HAPPEN!" Akefia stood up and began pacing on the spot
"Unless you want me to stuck my foot up your backside I suggest you shut up before you wake up Ryou" Malik asked calmly even though he was gritting his teeth "and what do you mean him seeking revenge?" he asked Bakura
"That's none of your business boy, and how do you know what I want and why did you call me a pawn?" Akefia growled at Bakura
"Simple, because it was me who convinced you to awaken me from my prison" Bakura gave him a dark grin
Akefia now realized who it was "your Zork" his lips slightly parted
"Exactly, except I'm from the future so I know what happened so you might as well forget it because you are never going to revenge you're village"
Before Akefia said anything Ryou spoke "that's a lie and you know it" even though it sounded faint.
"And how is it a lie?" Bakura asked
Before Ryou could say anything he felt like his back was going to rip open and caused him to gasp and groan in pain, taking it as his turn Malik got up and did something on the back making Ryou pass out.
"I'm sorry about that Ryou" Malik mumbled before kissing him lightly on the head and going back to the fire and going into the same position as before "the food should be ready now"
The others checked the fish and knew he was right so they grabbed them and began eating while Malik placed another load onto the fire
"Let's say for the sake of argument that this is the island of the game you spoke of, are there any enemies we will encounter?" Akefia asked so he would be prepared
"As far as I know, there are only hyenas, the tribe are very friendly but don't let strangers into their village unless they've done something to gain their trust"
Akefia raised an eyebrow "what is a hyena?"
"It's similar to a jackal but less wild and only goes after humans when threatened, although to me it looks like a wild dog" Malik let out a soft chuckle.
It went quiet while they ate the rest of the food, when they finished Malik began digging a hole to dump the remains in, after that he lit a fire to burn them and began finding things to create to bed for the Yami's since they were too busy getting warm and staring into the fire, he found some loose leaves that were clean and began laying them out with some twigs and cloth from the shore that was from the ship to create a shelter, he managed to make three shelters before passing out near Ryou and not waking up till the next day.
(1) I know Akefia isn't a Yami, but it was easyer to call him that, i will change it to theif king later. Plus the Hikaris don't know it yet.
