J: Well, it hasn't been a week, but I'm a rather impatient person if you haven't noticed :P I got three reviews and that's better than nothing :3 I really need to get working on a slide show that is due on Wednesday so pay no mind to how sloppy things might look due to haste. ENJOY!
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P.S. CHAPTER REMAINING: 4
Chapter Eleven – They Meet Again
Seto Kaiba had no patience for the shrimp that he was sure to be on his way to Gardener's house. By the time he managed to get there anything could have happened to Mokuba.
He was just reaching the door when he heard the squealing of tires and a car door opening and slamming closed. "Kaiba! Wait! Don't open the door yet!"
Huffing and out of breathe little Yugi Moutto came up to Kaiba doubled over catching his oxygen. His arms crossed Seto glared down at the half pint duelist," I'm opening that door in two seconds, so you better be ready."
In a flash of light Yugi quickly changed places with Yami and gave the impatient CEO a nod to indicate he was ready. Yami had expected Kaiba to just turn the knob and rudely push the door open. He apparently didn't even have enough patience to do that. Kaiba instead raised his foot and kicked the door right off it's hinges.
Stepping into the home of his long time friend for only the fourth time in their friendship Yami was met by exactly what he expected. Bakura with a woman in his clutches. He had not expected to see Tea being held in Bakura's grasp however. Following Kaiba's lead and stopping a few meters from the duo waiting for them. Smiling ear to ear menacingly Bakura boisterously announced," Welcome to our happy little home boys! So glad you could stop by and visit." Bakura raised his free hand and sent a blast of negative energy past them to create a barrier on the doorway since the door could no longer be closed.
Standing unfazed Kaiba glowered at the white haired man holding Gardener captive," Listen you scum, I want my brother back and now. If anything has happened to him you'll feel more pain than any living human."
" SETO!" All eyes turned to the opening of a bedroom that a panicked Mokuba came running out of. He'd wanted to run straight to his big brother but halted at the sight of Bakura holding Tea. The glare being sent by Bakura for the boy didn't even faze him, he knew this was a trick and felt every right to warn his brother.
Yami was also not blind to the obvious lie before them. Glaring straight at the illusion of Tea he said oh so smoothly," I'm surprised you were so easily talked into taking the form of that whom you hate most. Why don't you show us your true form Anzu?" The amount of venom put into Yami's voice at the name of the poser was clearly meant to be a challenge.
Bakura growled like a dog being deprived of it's favorite chew toy when the would be Tea sighed in annoyance. Taking a single step out of Bakura's hold she snapped her fingers and resumed the appearance that made Seto's eyes widen in astonishment. Folding her arms in front of her Anzu glared hatefully at both men, in a musical note she regarded them," So much for that idea. It doesn't surprise me considering you've already had a nice chat with that goody goody in the Oblivion Zone. Did she say her sweet good byes Pharaoh? Or did she insist on your saving her and Ryou?"
"Actually, she advised that I surrender peacefully." Yami's reply made both embodiments of evil raise an eyebrow. That didn't sound like Little Miss Sunshine at all, but they weren't going to argue with it.
Lightly laughing Anzu practically sang," Well, I'm surprised that Goody Goody realized this wasn't a fight she could win. But are you going to be a man and accept your defeat with dignity?" Anzu's golden orbs flashed with eager energy, if he put up a fight she would definitely be ready.
'We have to trust what Tea said, let me take the hit. If things don't work out then you can be ready to handle things.' Yugi's voice rang out in Yami's mind, and what bothered him about it was that it made sense. Sighing both inside and out he first addressed Bakura," I want answers before I do anything. What are you doing here Bakura? I know why Ryou ended up here, but what brought you here?"
More than happy to oblige Bakura increased the length of his smirk," The only reason Ryou was here was because of me. I put his body through hell and back then left him where Tea could 'conveniently' come across him. My original plan was to earn her complete trust, even her heart if possible. Which I did accomplish if you haven't noticed her beautiful hair. I did not expect to come across something extra such as our lovely Anzu here. Who would have thought that little innocent Tea also dwelled within the magics of Egypt?"
"I was wondering what corrupt hair dresser got a hold of Gardener's head." Kaiba muttered under his breathe while at the same time motioning for Mokuba to come over to him while all the crazies were occupied. Mokuba gave the beings of evil a quick glance to make sure they weren't paying him any attention, making haste he bolted over to Seto and stayed behind his legs.
Keeping his voice to a whisper that his older brother could only hear he informed him," You should know that Anzu absolutely hates you."
"Oh? And I should care about Gardener's deranged twin sister why?" Seto was actually irked the tiniest bit by this, he just made sure not to show it.
Mokuba pointed to the black sparks and lightning crackling around Anzu's hands, in a squeak he replied," The fact that she can send you to not only the Shadow Realms but the Oblivion Zone too. And that's not Tea's sister, its Tea herself, only possessed by her other soul. It's just like Yugi and his other soul Seto." Seto acknowledged this new bit of information glaring directly at Anzu. There was no way in hell he was going to be scared of some prissy nut case, if she did anything to Mokuba SHE was going to be afraid of HIM.
Yami's eyes burned even deeper with anger towards the man that had awakened Anzu and put Tea in danger. 'This plan will work, even if I have to let myself get captured as well for Tea to get free!' His mind set Yami glared at the glowing golden eyes of Anzu, his voice firm and absolute he told Anzu," You will be sealed away once more, no matter what you or Bakura do to prevent it."
"Big words coming from someone who's going to the Oblivion Zone!" Outraged and confident Anzu reached her hand forward and launched what looked like pure black chains that were glowing purple.
Just as they had planned Yami quickly switched places with Yugi and allowed him to take the hit. Bakura and Anzu saw the switch and cursed the little brat. Yugi's body was enveloped in black electricity as he felt himself become restricted and painfully ripped from his own body. In one second he was facing down two evil entities, then at the next he was in complete darkness watching as Tea pulled herself out of her own chains.
-In the Oblivion Zone-
Tea was ready the second she felt Anzu's powers begin to build. She'd been trying for the past half hour to wake Ryou up to no avail. At the very millisecond Anzu released her energy Tea began struggling out of the chains. She had them down past her hips when Yugi was pulled up next to her, continuing her struggle she called out to him," Yugi! Thank you! I'm almost out, see if you can get Ryou to wake up."
Yugi, being pulled next to Ryou made an assessment of his white haired friend's condition. With sad eyes he told Tea," He won't wake up. He's really weak; Bakura told us he put him through the Shadow Realm more than once before letting you find him." This made Tea pause in her struggles and look over at Ryou. He didn't look any different than he did at school all the months ago before the Battle City Tournament. She should have known that Ryou wasn't entirely well after the damage done to his body. The spirit of the millennium ring had put poor Ryou through more pain and suffering than any of the people they've met. Feeling very, very irritated now Tea channeled all her emotions into her arms. With one great pull Tea shattered the chains that had held her for what felt like her entire life. She was going to let go of everything, she was no longer going to appear as a cheerleader to those that mocked her friends, she would cheer for them but she would protect them with more than just words. No more evil freaks would lay a hand on Yugi for his millennium puzzle while she stood next to him.
Freed from her confinement she beamed proudly at Yugi, giving him thumbs up she announced," I'm going to get my body back and give that damned Bakura a piece of my mind and fist!"
"Uh…Tea, maybe you should deal with Anzu first, then wait to see how you feel before taking on Bakura." Sweat dropping Yugi felt it best to caution Tea against any unnecessary actions before he reunited with Yami.
Tea made a face indicating her understanding but dislike of having to hold back against the evil jerk that started the whole mess she was in. Out loud she told Yugi," I'm sorry you had to sacrifice yourself, but as soon as I go back to my body both of you guys should be free. So here goes nothing."
Tea closed her eyes and concentrated. She remembered what her body felt like last, unfortunately the last thing she'd felt was complete stiffness due to Bakura's magic. But that still let Tea accomplish her goal. She was able to connect the smallest of life threads to her body that dwelled on the real realm. Focusing on that connection she slowly pulled herself along the thread.
Yugi watched as Tea began to fade, it was gradual at first, but once she'd gotten use to what she was doing she sped up the process. When she was entirely gone Yugi whispered," Please be careful Tea."
