Disclaimer: Yami belongs to Yugi. Bakura belongs to Ryou. Marik belongs to Malik. Get it? I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING DAMMIT!
Author's Note: Aww.. I didn't get 60 reviews.. oh well.. I just couldn't resist..
It has been three days already since Yugi's, Heba's, Ryou's and Malik's disappearances. News about how Yue is offering up a reward to anyone who could pinpoint their location spread all around the whole dimension. Too bad Yue wont get any news about them any time soon. While Yugi, Heba, Ryou and Malik were resting, Yami, Bakura and Marik placed a barrier around the perimeter of the mansion. The barrier prevents any angel from using magic, flying, entering or exiting. Malik found about it the hard way.
"Ouch!" Malik said as he bounced back the door. Malik then placed his right hand to his left arm. "What!" Malik shouted. Marik, Bakura and Yami were then running down.
"What happened Kitty?" Marik asked while offering a hand, which, Malik simply slapped away.
"What was that! I tried to leave, but something prevented me! And it burned me!" Malik shouted. Yami chuckled. "What's so funny!"
"You. You'd actually think that we'd leave you guys alone here without any means of keeping you in? Of course we thought of something. We placed a magic barrier around the house. It prevents any of you angels from ever leaving." Yami said as he walked in the kitchen.
"WHAT!" Ryou, Heba and Malik shouted at the same time. Yugi was still sleeping, so he didn't know anything about the situation downstairs.
"But what if we need to get something from the outside?" Ryou asked.
"Then we'll get it for you." Yami answered as he took a bite from his banana.
"Well, how will we get food?" Heba asked. Heba then clutched his growling tummy.
"Simple. We'll poof up some food." Marik said as he carried Malik up, bridal style.
"Hey! where are you taking me!" Malik shouted.
"To our room, silly!" Marik said as they went up. Malik continued screaming, shouting and flailing until a sound of a door shut was heard.
"/Yawn/ I need more rest. I'll see you guys later. Oh, and by the way, don't try and use magic. It wont work too." Yami said as he walked upstairs.
The only ones remaining down was Ryou, Heba and Bakura.
"Ryou.." Bakura said. But Ryou just ignored him and ran up his room.
Now, a three days later..
"Will we ever get out of here?" Malik grumbled as he paced around. Marik, Bakura and Yami left that day to go somewhere. With the barrier still active, they didn't hesitate to leave.
"I don't know.." Yugi said as he stared out the window. The scene outside made him feel worse. Outside, the sun was shining, the temperature was perfect for a swim..
"Well, we better not lose hope!" Heba said appearing out of nowhere. "You know that sooner or later, Father's going to find this house soon enough."
"Yeah, but how long do you think we have to wait? I mean, a month's passed already.." Ryou mumbled.
"I don't know. But i'm sure of it. I know that we'll get out of here somehow." Heba said trying to encourage them. "Now, let's go and eat."
After eating lunch..
"Sigh.. i wish i could be outside, playing there, frolicking.. sigh.." Yugi said as he continued to stare outside. 'I wonder..' Yugi thought. he then went and approached the door. He knew that if he gets hurt someway, that the barrier affects him. But.. he had to try..
"Yugi.. what are you doing? you know you're just going to get hurt like Malik.." Ryou said as he approached Yugi.
"Guys.. remember what Yami said?" Yugi asked.
"Yeah.. he said 'This barrier prevents any angels from coming in or out.' blah blah blah. Why?" Heba asked.
"Well.. I just have the slightest thought.." Yugi said turning to look at his friends.
"What?" Malik asked.
"He said 'angels' right? But, remember? Yami placed a spell on me locking my angel powers until i was 16? so.. technically.. I'm still a human." Yugi said.
"So.. since the shield only blocks angels, you might be able to go out?" Ryou asked, intrigued.
"Yep.." Yugi said. Heba, Ryou and Malik then walked closer to Yugi. Heba fetched the first-aid kit in case the plan doesn't work, while Ryou and Malik were standing, ready to catch Yugi if he recoils back.
"Okay.. here i go.." Yugi said as he reached towards the door.
"Yami? is that you?" Atem asked. Yami instantly jumped at hearing his voice.
"Atem..?" Yami asked turning around. He then saw his brother, smiling, like he did, before that awful day 16 years ago..
"It is you!" Atem said as he ran towards him. He then carried him up and lifted him in a hug. "Oh Yami! how i missed you so!" Atem squealed in delight of seeing his brother again.
"Uh.. yeah.. nice to see you too." Yami said. 'I can't believe it! he escaped!' Yami thought.
"You could've put more feelings in that. I'm hurt, you know?" Atem asked mockingly. Yami then smiled. "That's my Yami." Atem said as he hugged him again.
"Yeah. You too. When did you get back?" Yami asked, trying to put some feelings in it.
"I returned about a three days ago. Father said that you no longer stayed here. Though you often pop in now and again." Atem said sitting down at his bed.
"Uh.. yes.." Yami said as he looked at his brother.
"So.. what brings you here?" Atem asked.
"I was just looking for some stuff.." Yami said as he ruffled through the cabinets. 'Where is it!'
While Yami was busy searching for his item, Atem pulled out a drawer and drew out a bracelet. It had a fake ruby and amethyst jewel. Atem smiled evilly.
"Hey Yami, is this what you've been looking for?" Atem said as he pulled the bracelet up.
"Uh.. yeah, where'd you find it?" Yami asked.
"Here, there, somewhere." Atem said. Yami was now becoming more and more nervous. "Like, maybe.. the Marketplace? where you got caught by Yue and his goons?" Atem asked. Yami's eyes widened at this.
"How did you know about that!" Yami shouted. Atem grinned.
"Why shouldn't i know about it? It was all over the news. 'Prince of Hell finally caught' and how can anyone not hear about the headline 'Prince Yami escapes Heaven'." Atem said.
"Whatever. It's none of your business." Yami said as he took the bracelet off of Atem.
"It is my business, dumbo! By pulling that incredibly stupid stunt, you could've sparked a war between both our kingdoms! What exactly were you thinking!" Atem shrieked.
"Grr.. i don't have to explain myself to you. I'm going now. Tell Father i passed by." Yami said as he extended his wings, ready to fly. But before Yami left, Atem spoke.
"Where are you hiding them?" Atem asked. And Yami instantly froze.
"Any reports about them, Seto?" Yue asked his nephew, in hopes that there would be news about any of his sons and nephews.
"I am sorry, uncle. But no. There hasn't been any reports or sightings of them." Seto said as he bowed.
"No need to bow, Seto. Now, get the army ready. And tell the generals to get here." Yue said.
"May I ask, why, uncle?" Seto asked.
"Because, we're going to launch a full scale invasion at Hell. I know that Yami took them somewhere there. And, if they resist us, we will have to search by force." Yue said, his voice dripping with authority and seriousness.
"As you wish.." Seto said as he left.
'I never wanted to do this. But, if this is what would take for me to get them back, then I'll do it.' Yue thought.
Yugi took a deep breath. He was scared, unsure of what the possible outcomes could be. Maybe he'll just go and bounce back like a rubber ball? Maybe he'll be electrocuted? Why would he even go and risk his life? For what..? Freedom? yeah right. Even if Yugi could go outside, that still doesn't help that much. He doesn't know how to fly, he has no magic, he doesn't know where he exactly is.
"Maybe it's a dumb idea.." Yugi said. But, a tiny voice in his mind kept urging him on.
"Yeah. It is. Well, are you doing it or not?" Malik asked, impatiently.
"Shut up Malik. Yugi, it's your choice. You could try, but we're not sure about the results." Ryou said.
"Okay.. here i go.." Yugi said breathing deeply. He started to move sloowly.. Yugi closed his eyes, getting ready to take anything thrown at him. Or, most likely, him being thrown. Yugi then stepped. He waited. A second passed, ten seconds. Yugi opened his eyes. He felt.. nothing.. He was actually outside! Yugi then turned around to look at his brother and cousins. He then noticed it.
"Uh.. guys.. where are you?" Yugi asked. No answer. Just a big, empty space where the mansion should be. Yugi took a step forward and found himself face to face with Heba.
"Yugi! You did it! You went outside!" Heba squealed in delight. Yugi smiled at this. But, his face then turned serious.
"I know why nobody can find us." Yugi said. Heba, Ryou and Malik then stopped talking and sat down to listen at Yugi.
"How?" Ryou asked.
"Well.. when i went outside, i didn't see the mansion. Only a big empty space where it should be. And, i also didn't hear any sound coming. I think the barrier also hides us and prevents anyone from hearing us." Yugi said.
"Oh. That is a problem. If nobody can even see us then.." But Heba stopped short as Yugi let a loud cry of pain.
"AAH!" Yugi shouted as he recoiled. His back was tearing up! What's happening? His body was in huge pain.
"Oh my gosh! He's molting! Yugi's molting!" Heba shouted.
"Where are you hiding them?" Atem asked Yami.
"Who are you talking about?" Yami asked.
"Don't play dumb with me, Yami. I'm talking about the Princes. Where are you hiding them!" Atem shouted. Bakura and Marik appeared at the doorway.
"I don't know what you're talking about! And even if i did, I would never tell you!" Yami shouted. Atem then grabbed Yami by the collar of his shirt.
"Tell me or else I'll kill you right here, right now." Atem growled. Yami knew that he meant every single word.
"Why should i tell you? Why are you so concerned about this!" Yami shouted as he flailed. Bakura and Marik wanted to stop them, but they knew it wasn't their fight.
Then, all of a sudden, everybody felt a sudden bolt of energy flash through their body.
"What was that..?" Atem asked, confused.
"I don't know.. But, i feel like it's about Yugi! Come on, guys, let's go!" Yami said as he rushed through the window. Bakura and Marik followed him. Atem, not wanting to be left out followed them too.
Yami, Bakura and Marik soon landed in the clearing.
'What are they doing here? It's just an empty space!' Atem thought as he hid in the bushes.
Yami, Bakura and Marik soon walked through the clearing. And.. disappeared? Huh?
'Where did those three went!' Atem thought. A second later, a huge mansion suddenly appeared to where the clearing was. Yami came out rushing through the door carrying a small child. Atem then heard a loud, sickening crack of bones. The young child yelped out a scream of pain.
"AAHH!" The child shouted. Then, in an instant, the child glowed.
"So, We attack here, here and here. Then, send a platoon to search over here." Yue said as he pointed towards the map indicating where they would launch the attack.
"Yes sire." The General Tai said as he took his seat.
"Make sure that the soldiers are ready by next week. We attack at-" But Yue stopped short. A sudden wave of energy passed through his body.
"Sire, are you alright?" Mahad asked.
"Yugi.. he's in pain.. I can feel it." Yue said as he looked over the window. Then, a huge bright light shot up. It was pure gold. "By Gosh, I think Yugi's molting! Come on! we have to get there, now! We will all head towards that light. Karim, alert my wife about this. Though, make sure she stays here. Also, have five guards guard her room while i am gone." And with that, Yue took off along with Mahad and the other Priests and Generals.
'Yugi.. is this you..?' Yue thought as he flew towards the golden pillar of light.
"Yugi! Yugi! Hold on!" Heba shouted as he tried to comfort his brother. "Ryou! take a towel, wet it and get it to me! Malik, go and fetch me some water. Make it cold. Hurry!" Heba shouted. The two then sprinted to get the necessary items. Heba held onto Yugi's hand. Yugi gripped at the hand. Another crack was heard. "Hurry! Yami, where are you!"
As if by cue, Yami appeared at the door. He was followed by Bakura and Marik. Yami then ran to where Yugi was.
"Heba, what is going on here!" Yami shouted.
"It's Yugi, he's molting!" Heba shouted.
"But why is it hurting him! I thought when you molt they just instantly pop out, painlessly?" Yami asked.
"It's this stupid barrier thing! It's preventing Yugi from using magic to free his wings! Yami, you have to break the barrier, NOW! If you want Yugi to survive!" Heba shouted. Yami then, without hesitation, lifted the barrier up. He then carried Yugi outside. When finally out, they heard a huge crack.
"AAH!" Yugi shouted in pain. Then, two huge, golden wings sprouted from his back. As soon as the wings popped out, a huge golden light shot out to the sky.
"Yugi.." Yami muttered.
"His wings.. are golden.." Heba muttered.
'Golden wings! Impossible! But!' Atem thought as he watched behind the bushes. Yugi had golden wings!
There. That should do it! =D
Gaah! Sorry if this chapter's not the best! I've been lately having writer's block!
I've really been thinking of maybe a side-story about Serenity, Tristan and Duke. Like the last one i did. Tell me if you want one =]
Oh yeah, somebody's coming. And she's here to stir things up! We'll meet her soon..
There's two puzzles here about 'her'. If you figure the two out, you're all set =]
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