Apricot Roses

Chapter 10

By Larien Nolatari

Summary: A teenager with a dark side, a cheerleader surrounded by popularity, secretly in love with each other, will their true feelings show?

Genre: Romance/Humor

Pairings: RyouxAnzu / BakuraxIsis?

Ryou was currently sitting on a hill in Domino Park, it was late afternoon and the sun would soon be setting, but he didn't care, he so much to think about. Am I being fair to Anzu? Making her let go of Yugi just for me? Is it really what she wants? I love her so much, I can't live without her.

-Flashback-

Ryou's Journal

A couple of days ago, I was staring out at the deep valley near the edge of Domino, yes I drove all the way there, it seemed like everything was gone for me, I don't know if the girl I like, likes me back, I think I have no friends left, but then again I probably didn't have any, plus, the spirit is ignoring me again. I felt like it was over in my mind, it was done, the world had no more purpose for me. But suddenly, something, was it something I heard? A voice, sweet angelic, and beautiful, it made me go back, it kept my faith alive. After all these years, I've been searching for something I don't know, I think I've found it. It was right in front of me, it was love, it was Anzu, and she's shown me some things that I could never have known without her.

-End Flashback-

But she's my world, she's my life, I live for her, she's my lifeline. I live because she lives and breathes, I live because of her, her dazzling blue eyes, her beautiful smile, her flowing brown hair, her beautiful self, her graceful poise, everything. I live because she makes me live, she pushes me to go on everyday, she pushes me even when I'm not with her, lately I've noticed that in my mind, when I look up at the sky, there are way more stars, but the stars that I notice always are brighter and bolder.

But if I let her go, I'll live, I hope so, I've come to love her so much, I wish…I wish that I'd never have to let her go, I wish never. Forever may seem like a long time, but not when I'm with Anzu. It seems so short. But because of her, lately I've been able to come through everything. The harsh words that Bakura throws at me sometimes when he gets drunk, the things other guys slash at me because I date Anzu, and not them. But then again, I would have to go through that, with or without Anzu. But still, I'm glad I found Anzu, my angel, angel of mine. I found someone who was always there when I lost myself, when I lost faith. She makes me wanna fly, makes me wanna dream, makes me wanna do everything.

But still, am I being fair, keeping everything of her to myself? Her graceful demeanor, her smiling face, the twinkle in her eyes. But she's the only one who motivates me, keeps my faith alive. And because she's here, I'm here. I sat thinking as the wind blew in my hair, the sun was now setting and it framed my face, I was alone.

I want to live, I thought. I'll live without Anzu, I thought. I couldn't help it, but a tear slid down my eye. Can I? I'll carry on without her. But then I can't give her anything, she's always given me strength and hope, but what can I give her? Insecurity? I want to giver her something more.

Tears were beginning to pour, I can do this, I thought. I can break it off. Yugi will give her so much more. I slowly stood up and wiped away the tears. I straightened my jacket and went to find Anzu. This is the moment, Ryou.

I found Anzu sitting on a bench near the entrance of the park. She was writing something. Ryou looked closer and saw that it was a card. He smiled a bit.

"Hey Anzu."

"Hi Ryou."

"I wanted to te-"

"Wait a minute, here." She gave me whatever she was writing.

From that moment I knew. I couldn't break it off, she was mine. Forever and for always. Mine.

Because you live, I live, I live

Later when Ryou was at home, he took this chance to open the card. It was actually in a baby blue envelope with Ryou printed on the outside. He carefully slid the card out and opened it.

-Ryou-

Every time I think of you

I get so happy

You're my king

You're my prince

You're love above them all

Those brown eyes

The white hair

Everyday with you

I spend, I care

For you more and more

Yes I will go with you

Love,

Anzu xoxoxo

Ryou couldn't help but jump up for joy, she's mine!

Meanwhile at the Kame Game Shop, Yugi Mouto was currently looking through his deck. Hmmm, he thought. Yami said that the Dark Magician is loyal to the pharaoh and will forever serve him…I wonder. That night Yugi delved into Yami's puzzle and searched around his soul room. Yami was sleeping outside for the night so Yugi didn't have to worry about Yami catching him. Yami's soulroom was neat and tidy, somehow always clean. The books were stacked neatly, the scrolls were placed in a row, and the sheets didn't have a wrinkle. Yugi looked thru the different titles trying to find a shadow magic book. He couldn't read Egyptian but after the adventure in the Memory World, he had learned a bit. Sphinxes and Pyramids, Building Your Tomb. No. All these titles were useless to Yugi! Finally as he was about to give up, he found a dusty book in the back, it was black and bound with leather. Yugi opened it and blew the dust off the pages.

Section 1

Finding Your Shadow Powers

Warning: Shadow Magic is not to be abused, and the book is not responsible for any damage either.

Shadow Incantation: This incantation is to be used by the pharaoh only, to open place your hand over the golden Eye of Horus

Yugi gently placed his hand over the golden eye, suddenly his body warmed and a faint glow was emitted.

Remove hand and read incantation.

Yugi moved his hand and the incantation appeared, it was written in hieroglyphics, but Yugi managed to say it all.

Ancient spirits of Egypt, Ra, Osiris, and Anubis, we call on you, the magic of the world is coming, we need you, unfold the powers upon me, make me powerful, the time has come, evil must be destroyed. Wake up and give your powers to me!

Yugi felt a jolt in his body and he stumbled back. He felt something entering, fusing, he was hoping Yami didn't feel this. This was power.

You have now gotten the powers of the shadows, use them wisely. For more incantations and spells turn the page.

Yugi turned the page.

Section 2

Controlling Your Shadow Powers

Controlling your shadow powers is something that takes long and hard practice.

Materials:

A Wide Open Space

Something Soft

Once you have a wide open space chant the following incantation:

Fa Chu Hei Mo Shu!

(Yes I know it's in Chinese! I don't know Arabic!)

Then try getting your magic back to you.

Yugi took a deep breath and said the words, suddenly a purple orb was emitted from his hand, he aimed it at a group picture that was taken a few years ago then released. The magic destroyed the picture with a boom, and was still moving around the room. Yugi concentrated and tried to get the magic back to him, but failed. The orb was still floating around the room. Zooming, looking, seeking for it's next target. Finally, Yugi gave up and went to wake Yami, but not before hiding the book.

Authoress Notes:

Okay, so that was my first chap with happy/sad combinings. It will now go like this. For those who want it to lead to a happy ending read the first half until the "---" for those who want a tragic ending read the second half starting from the "---", I'm sorry this chap is short, the next will be long, more shadow magic and some preparations for the masquerade! Kudos to who can guess the song I'm using for the dance, hint: It's by Nora Jones and Adam Levy and is a remake of one of Elvis's songs…no more lyrics hence fanfictions new policy

Review Responses:

(I dunno which I replied to but here goes)

LoneGothic – I know

Shadow Seeker – I'm sorry you're offended but I did make it PG-13 so read my stuff up there!

Bakura: I will F—king use any f—cking word that I f—cking want! F—king DAMMIT!

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