DARK HIGHWAY
Chapter 6/fine

Akane looked at the peacefully sleeping Marik in the plane seat next to her. He was exhausted. It was amazing how fast he managed to get the tickets back to Domino. For the few hours that they were waiting for the flight, he kept her close. Marik was being overprotective, but it was understandable. Yet it wasn't too convenient – Aka had no time to go back and help Bakura. She felt guilt for leaving him like this. I'll come back… she thought, Maybe I can convince Marik to help him too…
"Don't even bother. I don't think he will ever trust Bakura from now on."
Hey Yami… I was wondering… Why the hell are you helping me? I mean we both know we f*cking hate each other.
"I guess I'm just bored. Sitting in your head all the time isn't the most amusing thing."
Yami left her thoughts. It was different from when Marik was in her head – this guy at least leaves her thoughts alone. And he was helping.
Akane started to make a plan how to get back to Egypt later. Buying more tickets is going to be expensive. And leaving everyone on Christmas… Oh hell, I completely forgot it's Christmas… she thought. That's going to be a bitchy move… But I want to get it over with as soon as I can. She'd have to sneak out. There is no way Marik would let her go alone, not after this.

Aka had to quit her plotting as the captain announced that the plane will be landing in 5 minutes. She shook Marik. "Wake up, blondie, we're landing."
He slowly opened his eyes and yawned. "Must you keep calling me blondie?"
"Yes, yes I do." She showed him her tongue in a childish manner, making him chuckle.

"Home, sweet home!" Akane sighed, throwing her bag on the floor by the sofa. Marik walked past her, dropped on the sofa, pulled her down together and kissed her. He started playing with her hair, and then asked: "So… What was that thing you said I'd get after the party?"
She smirked.
"Akane-! Oh." came Ishizu's voice. She and Odion were standing between the doorway to the other room.
"Oh… You guys are still here." Marik said, as Akane was getting off him.
"Yes, we never left… Akane, you're alright!" Ishizu said, making the awkwardness leave the room. Aka stood up and went to hug them both.
"I'm fine, guys. Why is everyone so worried…"
"You were kidnapped by a two-faced British asshole, why would we not be?" Marik explained. "You never really told me how you got away from him, anyway? He had the millennium items…"
F*CK. THINK, AKANE, THINK.
"Uh, he had the items? I thought Yugi held onto them…" she stalled.
"Yeah… He never used them on you?" all three of them were glancing at each other, getting suspicious.
"No… I mean I saw his ring, but I had no idea he had the rest of the millennium items…"
"So… how'd you get away?"
"Remember how you escaped my hikari?" came Yami's voice in her head.
"Same way I escaped you. I punched him in the face."
After that she heard Odion and Ishizu snickering, and saw Marik blushing a little. From that she understood that this answer was good enough. Um. Thanks.
"Anytime, dear."

Marik was reading a book, glancing at Ishizu and Akane decorating their Christmas tree. She looks sweet in the Christmas hat… But that doesn't make up for something being wrong. She hasn't been herself, and anyone could tell she was avoiding my questions. Whatever happened with her and Bakura certainly wasn't "nothing", like she said. Oh Akane… what are you hiding from me…
"Oh I completely forgot!" Akane jumped, making Marik snap out of his thoughts. "I got something for you in Egypt!"
She managed to drag him shopping? But this thought was soon let go, as he again remembered how he kidnapped her.
Akane went to her bad, took out a red robe and threw it Marik's way.
"A robe?" he asked curiously, after catching it.
"Uh-huh! I couldn't resist!"
He smiled, went up to Aka and kissed her on the cheek. "Thanks, sweetie."
It made her smile too, but frown in her mind. I have to leave tomorrow. Or an even a better idea would be to leave at night today; Marik's an early bird… He'll probably be making breakfast long before I wake up…
"Something is bothering you…" Ishizu said as soon as Marik left the room.
"I thought you gave your millennium necklace away…"
"Akane, anyone could notice it in your eyes. You can tell me." She said, offering a warm smile. Akane knew she could trust Marik's sister. She was the kindest person Aka knew. She looked behind her to see if Marik really isn't in the room. Aka let out a silent sigh before talking.
"Bakura isn't evil. I only wanted to help him, but Marik found me before I could. Yes, Bakura kidnapped me, but when he explained his intentions I was determined to help." she confessed.
"What did he want to do? I understand he still has the millennium items?"
"Yes, he does… He said he needs them for this ritual, which would separate him from Ryou. He wants to fee his hikari, Ishizu. All I wanted is to help… Can I trust you another thing?"
Ishizu only nodded, making Akane turn back again and check if Marik really isn't there.
"I'm leaving tonight; I'm going back to Egypt. I have to help him, Ishizu. I feel like I owe him this… Please keep Marik away from going after me. I don't want to cause him trouble; I'll be back in a few days anyway. But I know he won't listen to me, he hates Bakura, so please keep this a secret." Aka asked. Ishizu had a worried face, but she nodded again.
"Please, just be careful."
"I will." she said, putting the last garland on the Christmas tree.

"How are you not tired after all that traveling?" Marik asked when he got out of the shower, while drying his hair.
"I have no idea. I guess not sleeping at all is sometimes better than sleeping for an hour or so. You go to bed if you want, I'll watch a movie or something, and I'll come later." Aka told him, sitting on the sofa in front of the TV.
"Alright," he kissed her cheek, "good night!"
"You too."
As he went to the bedroom and closed the door, Aka turned the TV on for background noise. She wasn't watching whatever movie was on. She needed a plan. Marik falls asleep in about 20 minutes. I know how to get a plane to Egypt, but I need to get to the plane first. That's 5 blocks away… And it's dark and cold outside, but no snow. Hmm…
Akane waited a while until Marik most likely fell asleep, then grabbed her jacket, bag, and head to the door. I won't get any public transport at this hour… She glanced at the wall clock that showed 2am. Her eyes trailed through the room and caught a shiny object.
OH NO… No, no, no… That's just… I can't… Oh Ra. I have to. This is blasphemy!
Aka yelled at herself in her mind, as she grabbed Marik's motorbike's keys and stormed out.

AN: BLASPHEMY I TELL YOU. NOBODY TAKES MARIK'S BIKE. NOBODY.
I may update in chapters that are shorter than most people's, but I update very often c: good?
And hey guise, notice how my chapters go like the alphabet..? I was wondering if anyone noticed this…guise? Review, guise? GUISE PLS.

Also sucky map of their apartment on my profile now c: