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Chapter 7: Searching
"I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds"- Jeremiah 17:10
With the Gang
"Where could he have gone" says a very concern Tristian as he continues to scan the desert for any signs of a certain missing Pharaoh. "Man, I didn't think that he could run that fast" says a very befuddled Duke.
After Yami had taken off, the group of friends tried to run after him but a sudden gust of wind had kicked up the sand blocking their vision of Yami and covering up his trail. After a fruitless attempt of trying to look for him by foot, the gang decided that they had a better chance of looking for him in Duke's car.
"I don't know what to think about all of this" says Tea as she sighs in concern, "this isn't like Yami to run away from us like that". It hurts her, knowing that her friend is out there somewhere lost and alone. "I've had a feelin' dat somethin' was off" comments Joey, catching everyone's attention. "I don't know about all of yuh. But, I tink dat Yami hasn't been himself since he came back from his duel wit' Rafael" explains Joey. "I've notice it too" says Tea as she recalls everything that has happened, since Yami woke up earlier that day.
She then remembers the look that was on Yami's face after he had knocked her down. The look of fear and despair haunted her. She had never seen him like that before. "This was worse than the time that I caught Yami doubting himself prior to his duel with Yami Marik (1)" recalls Tea.
Then it hits her like a ton of bricks. "Guys, do you remember anything about Yami; prior to him running off" questions the girl. "Other than, getting over the shock of him knocking you over, no" says Tristian.
"I believe that I saw the Seal on his forehead" says Tea. "WHAT" say the boys as Duke slams on his breaks.
Coming to a complete stop, the boys turn to Tea "can you repeat that" says Duke. "I said that I believe that I saw the Seal on Yami's forehead" replies Tea earnestly. "How is that possible?" says a bewildered Joey, "none of us have access to that darn Seal. How come, only you were able to see it?" "I don't know, I just remembered looking at him and I know what I saw" says Tea confidently.
"Could it be possible, that even though Yami's soul was spared; that maybe the Seal still has some effect on him?" says Tristan. "Quite possibly" comments Duke, "we still don't know much about the Seal other than that it works similar to a shadow game (2)"
With this new found possibility, the group of friends develops an even stronger resolve to find their missing friend.
After recovering from their initial shock of Tea's sudden revelation; they resume their grueling search. Not very long afterwards, Joey notices something in the distance. "Hey, what is that" says Joey while pointing out of the window. "What is it" questions Tristian. In the distance an outline of two different figures can be seen running in the direction of a park train. "Is that Yami?" says Tristian. "How many people do we know that has star-shape gravity defining hair" says Duke sarcastically as he turns his car into the direction of the said train.
Sometime prior
Yami has been following the cloud for a little while now. Despite its fragile look, the cloud has seemingly lasted a lot longer than expected. But, despite this seemingly abnormality, Yami is grateful for its shade.
"The cloud kind of reminds me of Yugi," thought Yami, "he may look small and fragile; but he has the biggest heart and has a lot of courage". With that thought Yami recalls one of those times that Yugi had displayed that type of courage back in Duelist Kingdom. It was the duel with Seto Kaiba; in where they had to duel, to have the right to enter into Pegasus's castle.
"Oh I remember" says the dark voice after a long time of being silent "wasn't it also the first time that you had betrayed Yugi's trust?" "Why are you bothering me? Leave me ALONE" retorts Yami as he puts his hands on his head. "That was the time you almost caused Seto Kaiba serious harm (3) and Yugi had to retake control and force you back into the puzzle. He almost quit dueling because of you and was afraid of you for some time afterwards" taunts the voice once more.
"I didn't mean for Yugi to fear me, I was only thinking about winning the duel so Yugi could get closer to saving his Grandpa" said Yami. "Oh, just like you were doing in the duel against Rafael?" says the dark voice. Yami recalls how he acted in the duel. "I only wanted to rescue Professor Hawkins and get the god cards back. But, Rafael was proving to be a very good duelist" Yami countered. "But, didn't Yugi also protested about using that card and didn't you promise not to use it?" says the dark voice. "I said leave me alone" Yami yells back as he falls to his knees; just wanting the voice to leave him alone.
"Well, well, well. Look at how the mighty have fallen" says a very annoying high pitch voice. Yami looks up and sees one of the last people he never wanted to see again … Weevil Underwood (4). "What do you want Weevil" says Yami with some venom. At 4 ft. 7in tall, the bug duelist has blue-green (bowl cut) hair, wearing his trademark yellow glasses over his weasel blue-colored eyes. He is also wearing a green long-sleeve shirt (with a beetle design on the front), with black shorts and brown shoes.
"Oh, nothing I just wanted to see you squirming in the dirt after your loss to Rafael" says the annoying bug duelist. Out of all of the people who had witness the duel between him and Rafael, Weevil was one of those who had witness his downfall. Getting up, Yami decides to ignore Weevil and starts to walk away from him. "I'm not in no mood to deal with you Weevil" says Yami. "Oh, don't you want to know where to find Yugi, Pharaoh?" says Weevil knowingly.
Yami comes to a complete stop at the mention of his aibou. Wide-eyed Yami turns his head back towards Weevil. "What. Did. You. Just. Say?" says the shock Spirit slowly, daring to hope that he had mis-heard him. "I said do you want to know where Yugi is?" repeats Weevil.
Yami goes to grasp Weevil's shirt, but he anticipates it and dodges out of his grasp. "WHERE IS HE" yells Yami with desperation and anger. Without a word, the bug duelist takes off; running to a train that Yami had failed to see earlier. "COME BACK HERE" yells Yami as he is force to chase the slimly bug duelist.
Present time
"Is that Weevil that Yami is chasing?" ask Tea as they try to catch up to Yami. "I think so" answers a very annoyed Joey, "Why is Yami havin' tuh chase dat slime ball Underwood fawh". Duke drives his car as fast as he can to catch up to a very angry and irate Pharaoh and his slimly prey. When they do manage to get there; both figures had disappear into the train as the car comes to a stop and the gang gets out and attempt to follow. "Come, on we have tuh help Yami" says Joey.
"You have something else to worry about, than that dumb Pharaoh" says another annoying voice. The gang comes to a stop next to the train and looks up to see that the owner of the new voice is blocking them from entering the train. Groans of annoyance can be heard from the group of friends (but morose from a certain blonde headed teen). "What are yuh doin' here" says a very annoyed Joey.
"I here to get my revenge on you, Joey Wheeler" says the figure. The figure steps a little further out to revel themselves as none other than the infamous dino duelist, Rex Raptor.
And that concludes another chapter.
Hi everyone, I hope you are still enjoying the story so far. I struggled a bit with the direction of this chapter. I didn't know in what direction that I should have gone, after I finish the last chapter. I debated whether or not I should include the part where Yami and Joey had to duel Weevil and Rex (like they did in the show). But, I ultimately went with this for several reasons: 1) I like how the duel with Weevil showed more of how the darkness (in Yami) was taking over and how the loss of Yugi affected him; and 2) I kinda wanted to do another dueling scenario. I might go with an original scenario for both duels; but that's up in the air.
If y'all want me to do another original duel either for Yami's or Joey's duel (or for both). Please leave your suggestions in the comments below. And thank you for continued support of the story. Every comment is appreciated.
Author's Note
Yami Marik was the manifestation of the dark-side of Marik (a descendant of the Tomb keepers, whom were task with keeping watch over the Pharaoh's tomb until Yami return) that had taken over and was the villain of the season two.
A shadow game is where a Millennium Item is used to transport a duel into a realm call "The Shadow Realm". When this happens the stakes are even higher and those who lose the duel; lose their soul and their physical bodies fall into a coma.
In season one, Pegasus had kidnap Seto's younger brother Mokuba. He then proposes that he would duel Seto after he duel and won against Yugi. Let's just say it wasn't a fair duel and it's one of those rare times that we get to see a very desperate Seto.
Weevil Underwood is one of the two annoying, cowardly characters from the show. He is known as the Bug Duelist and he has a frenemy relationship with another character, Rex Raptor.
