Dragons and Shinobi Chapter 13: Questions and Answers
(My fellow writers and readers, I am here to bring you another installment of Dragons and Shinobi, so sit back and relax, grab a nice soda or something and have fun reading!
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Bluurp, "Ah, I'm stuffed," Joey sighed contently as he leaned back in his chair placing his hands on his stomach. The plate before him looked like an animal had ripped through it; splotches of ketchup covered and there were a few crumbs of bread left.
"It was tasty," Yugi added, flashing a bright smile and wiping his hands on a napkin.
"Mhmm," Mokuba said depleting the last of his soda, then looking at Kaiba, "how was your salad big brother?"
"Soggy, they had too much dressing on it," Kaiba replied with a huff.
"How was your food," the waitress asked coming over to their table.
"It was delicious," Mokuba answered happily holding a thumbs up.
"I'm glad you all enjoyed it," the waitress smiled, "is there anything else I can get any of you?"
"No, just the check," Kaiba answered, he was growing impatient, he was wasting time that he could spend getting the last remaining locator cards and finding the last Egyptian God Card.
"I will be back shortly," the waitress replied leaving.
"Sasuke has been gone for some time," Tea began looking over at the empty seat, "I hope he is ok."
"I was starting to think the same thing," Kakashi said rising, "hmm; perhaps I should go check on him."
"No, allow me," the voice shocked everyone. Kaiba had stood up as well; the two men exchanged looks.
Hmm, this doesn't seem to characteristic of him, Kakashi nodded, "but I must warn you, he didn't seem to be in the best of moods."
"Hmm," Kaiba hummed and walked towards the men's restroom.
"Man," Joey said his eyes were wide, "who knew Kaiba had a heart?"
"Joey," Tea hissed.
I think Seto is finally getting the big brothers help others theory, Mokuba thought quietly, a small grim wiping across his face as he placed is cellphone in his pocket.
(With Kaiba)
The elder Kaiba brother pushed open the door of the restroom and slowly walked in, his eyes scanning over the small restroom, focusing on the cracked mirror and then finally resting on the small boy sitting on the floor with his head in his hands.
"You must have a strong punch," Kaiba commented taking another look at the mirror.
Sasuke slightly looked up cursing himself for not hearing him come in. "What do you want," he growled.
"I want to get out of this poor excuse for a restaurant," Kaiba responded.
"Then leave no one is stopping you," Sasuke muttered.
Kaiba looked him over, he could see the pain in Sasuke's face, "you're wrong there," the elder man began leaning against one of the walls, "my little brother has a caring heart and will start his 'brothers help others' if I don't help you out," he sighed thinking about the text he had received from his brother a couple seconds after Tea had said something about Sasuke. "So, what is your problem kid?"
"It's none of your business and you honestly couldn't care less about me, so leave me alone," Sasuke snapped, his eyes flashing with anger.
"Fine, you're right, I could care less, but I never said it was me that was worried about you, it's Mokuba, Kakashi, and the other geeks," Kaiba said turning to leave,
Sasuke painfully pulled himself to his feet, glaring at the elder Kaiba brother, "why does your brother care? He doesn't even know me?"
"Hell, if I know," Kaiba laughed, "but I guess that is because Mokuba and I see the world completely differently." Sasuke was silent waiting for him to continue, "You see, Mokuba and I were raised by our Stepfather, he left Mokuba alone but for me, heh, he hounded me endlessly, I hated that snake," Kaiba clenched his fist, "I guess Mokuba held onto his innocence and mine was ruthlessly ripped away from me."
"I know how that feels," Sasuke said softly, looking at himself in the broken mirror.
"Come on," I'm ready to get out of here," Kaiba said opening the door. Sasuke followed him becoming lost in his own thoughts.
(While Kaiba was gone)
Tea looked at Kakashi, "as his sensei, do you know what happened to Sasuke's family?"
Kakashi looked down at his plate; the burger was still sitting there becoming even more unappetizing, "yes…..but, I don't think here is the wisest place to talk about it."
"Was it an accident or somethin," Joey asked sitting up, becoming intrigued in this story and ignoring Kakashi's last statement.
"No…..they were murdered," Kakashi sighed.
"Man….that's harsh," Mokuba sighed, and then looked up at Kakashi.
Tea looked down at her plate, her heart dropping.
"Who did it? Did they catch the creep," Joey asked impatiently.
"No, he got away as to who did it….well," Kakashi hesitated, he was giving away more information then he intended.
"It was my older brother, Itachi," the voice was harsh and full of hatred.
(The whole gang is now together)
They all turned around to look at Sasuke who now had his good hand clenched in a fist, his eyes narrowed in pain and anger.
"Your….older brother…" Mokuba said shyly.
"What do you care," Sasuke snapped, "it's none of your concern."
Kakashi sighed, "Sasuke, that's enough."
He's hurting, he doesn't have any parents just like me….the only difference is, his brother was a jerk while mine…mine would do anything to protect me, Mokuba thought sadly.
"Umm, sorry to interrupt," said the waitress, "but here is your bill."
Kaiba took it, then handed the lady a large sum of cash, "keep the change."
The waitress looked down at the money in her hands, "th-thanks."
"Hmmf, come on Mokuba," Kaiba said.
"Kaiba," Yugi said rising, "thank you."
"Yeah whatever," Kaiba said dismissing him, he turned to look Kakashi, "I suppose you are heading home right?"
"Well," the older shinobi smiled sheepishly, "I don't really know how we are getting home.."
"Don't ya have any money," Joey said, then snapped his fingers, "Oh I get it, you guys were robbed then separated by those creeps right?"
"Yeah…" Kakashi replied, well, he came up with an excuse for me.
"Then you can follow us," Tea said, "then after the tournament we can figure out how to get you guys home, besides, it's safer if we stick together."
"Thank you," Kakashi said.
"Hmm," Kaiba said, heading out of the door, "now that you have that figured out, I'm leaving, come on Mokuba."
"Coming Seto," Mokuba answered waving the gang goodbye, grabbing the briefcase then rushing after his older brother.
"Alright Yug! Let's go take down some chumps, what do ya say," Joey began confidently.
"Yes," Yugi replied his voice becoming stronger, as Yami took over, "let's go."
(With Marik)
The roar of Marik's motorcycle sounded in Orochimaru's ears as he ran beside it. The helmet on the ex-tomb keeper's head shielded his eyes from the scorching rays of the sun, "it isn't much farther from here," he informed Orochimaru as they turned down another corner.
Orochimaru didn't respond his eyes began to narrow as he could sense another dark presence near, "someone is waiting for us up ahead."
"Yes," Marik agreed, as the millennium rod began to glow. He looked on ahead seeing a shadowy figure starting to take form, a bright light shone around the figure chest area and his eyes were glowing red.
"Shall I take him out," Orochimaru hissed, licking his lips, barely able to contain his excitement at the thought of a fight.
"No," Marik answered, "he must yield another millennium item, that is the only reason why my rod would react this way." He put on the brakes bringing the motorcycle to screeching halt in front of the figure.
Orochimaru stopped beside him, his eyes barely making out the man hidden in the shadows. The man stepped forward, the sun hitting his snow white hair, which like most of the other strange people was cut strangely.
He gave a wicked laugh, his eyes full of lust fell upon Marik's millennium rod, "well, destiny seems to be on my side, look what she has brought to me."
Marik removed his helmet, releasing his light blonde hair. "If you are wise you will step out of my way," he growled, his violet eyes narrowing.
"Haha, you are in no position to make idle threats," his eyes grew with excitement and his hand fell on the strange medallion around his neck, "I am an item collector and even more than that, if you want to leave here without being sent to rot in the shadow realm I suggest you hand over your item immediately."
Orochimaru suddenly disappeared, then reappeared behind the mysterious man, holding a kunai to his neck, "hehe, it wouldn't take me long to end your life, trust me, I would delight in watching the life run out of you."
The man's attitude changed, "exactly who are you fools," he snapped looking back at Marik.
"My name is Marik and what I seek is the Pharoah's power, behind you is my new ally, Orochimaru, and believes me, he is not one to mess around with." Marik smiled as the man seemed to becoming a little bit annoyed, "what about you?"
"My name is Bakura and I am after all seven of the millennium items," he said, and then added a new demonic light shining in his eyes, "what if we struck a bargain?"
"What kind of bargain," Marik questioned.
"What if I helped you two get what you want and you help me get what I want," Bakura said.
"I'm listening," Marik said relaxing slightly.
"I am after you millennium item, if I help you two obtain what you want, then you will give me the rod," he said.
"Hmm," Marik thought for a minute then looked at Orochimaru, "what do you think?"
"It is important for the hunter to not allow to many other predators into his hunting party, it may cause to much confusion and the prey could easily slip away," he responded, sinking back into the shadows before reappearing beside Marik.
"Hmm, true, but if the situation is handled correctly, then the hunter may get more out of his prey," Mairk added, then with a deceitful glint in his eyes he said, "if you wish to join us, then you must first obtain six locator cards and secure your place in the Battle City Finals, if you can do that, then we will talk."
"Hmm," Bakura thought, "fine, I will partake in this childish tournament, but only to obtain what I truly desire." With that he disappeared, without a trace.
(With Yugi and the Gang)
Yami led the way through the city, looking at the dying crowd, "some of the duelist must have all been eliminated by now," he said thoughtfully.
"Yeah," Joey said, "and it's already three o'clock."
Tea looked nervously around, "and who knows how many of those duelists have been taken out by Marik's rare hunters."
They fell silent again, Yami's eyes searching the grounds then resting on a man with a fruit stand, "hang on a moment," he said.
"Where ya' goin 'pal of mine'," Joey inquired, watching Yami make his way through the crowd.
Yeah, what are we doing? Yugi asked the spirit of the puzzle.
Sasuke doesn't look like he is doing to good, if he didn't like greasy food, perhaps he will like a healthier option, Yami answered walking up to the man, "excuse me, may I have two apples?"
"Here you go sir, that will be 4 ryo," the man said holding out his hand.
Yami handed him the money then made his way back to Sasuke and Kakashi, "here, you may want to eat something, and then you take the pain medication."
Sasuke looked at him, his face was going a bit pale, "thank you," he said, taking the apple from him, then taking a bite out of it, allowing the rich flavor of the apple to dance around his mouth.
"The other one is for you," Yami said to Kakashi.
"Thank you," Kakashi said taking it from him.
Yami nodded then continued to search the crowd for a worthy opponent, "I'm surprised we haven't run into Rex or Weevil yet," he commented thinking about the last time they faced them at battle city.
"Well speak of the devils," Joey said as he saw Weevil and Rex making their way over to them.
"Are they someone we should be worried about," Kakashi asked looking at the two, they didn't seem to dangerous.
"No, they aren't dangerous, but they are very troublesome," Yami said crossing his arms over his chest.
"Well, well, well," Weevil said, his voice sound naively as always. He pushed his glasses which had a beetle in the middle farther up his nose, his eyes narrowing, "look who have here Rex."
"Yeah, some dino meat," Rex responded.
"Who are you callin Dino meat?!" Joey yelled clenching his fists.
"You, you brainless parasite," Weevil responded.
"Weevil, Rex, if you want to duel then challenge us already," Yami said growing impatient, "instead of cowardly taunting us."
"Well Yugi," Weevil said sounding hurt, "you don't seem happy to see me, isn't that sad." Yami glared at him but didn't respond, "Well, if you are so anxious to lose how about we make a little bet."
"A bet," Joey said.
"Yeah, if we win," Rex began, "then you have to do whatever we say for a week."
"So, this a double duel," Yami said thoughtfully.
"Yes, that would be correct," Weevil smiled.
"And if we win," Joey smiled, "then you have to give us all of your locator cards!"
"Alright," Rex smiled, "but let me warn you, you are not going to win!"
"We'll see about that," Yami said activating his duel disk, the two holographic projectors taking either side of the field.
"Let's take em' down Yugi!" Joey yelled enthusiastically activating his.
Tea, Kakashi, and Sasuke back up, giving the duelist some space, "you can do it guys," Tea began to cheer, "We are right behind you!"
"Don't worry about it Tea," Joey said, flashing Tea a grin, "me and Yugi got dis one in da bag!"
"That's what you think pea brain," Rex laughed, "with our new combos; we are going to have you begging for mercy."
"You wish, you heep of Dino turd," Joey mocked.
"This should be interesting," Kakashi commented looking at his student.
"Those two look like a bunch of idiots," Sasuke said under his breath but just loud enough for Kakashi to hear.
Kakashi chuckled and nodded, then looked at Tea, "do you mind explaining this game to us as it proceeds?"
"Sure, I would be happy too," Tea replied, smiling sweetly at him.
"Are you ready Yugi and Joey for your downfall from fame?" Weevil asked as his duel disk set his life points to Four Thousand.
Yami and Joey looked at each other, speaking unheard words then looking back at Weevil Yami replied, "Weevil, with our friends by our side and a world in danger, there is no way we can lose! Let's Duel!"
(Well that concludes this installment; I hope you have enjoyed it because I have really enjoyed writing it! Now the next chapter will be out as soon as I finish it and again, thank you for reading it! Please, if you feel like it, leave any comments, concerns, questions, recipes, funfacts or whatever you want to say to me in a comment, I love reading them and they are great encouragement and motivation to continue! Well until next time, Happy Reading and Writing, Okamidragon out!)