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Chapter 25:
Brianna kept looking over at Shiana who was looking around with keen interest. The two males were conversing about what had taken place. Looking to see Brianna standing there, unscathed, Vincent felt relief wash over him thankfully the girl wasn't hurt.
Upon further inspection the man was able to make out a familiar being standing beside the girl. Seeing the unknown expression marred on the young male's face, Bakura frowned. Curious, he follows his companion's gaze as he too was shock at the sight that greeted him.
Shiana was giving her two friends a smile "what's wrong guys, you look like you've seen a ghost" she joked? Both males were uncertain of how to take to this situation. Vincent decided to break the tense silence as he walked up to his former female companion and stopped within a few feet in front of her. Bakura stood back allowing the two some space not at all comfortable with the situation.
The female Darkling gave the short man a smile "it's been a long time Vincent; you haven't really changed since the last time we saw each other."
The said angel was still staring at the female with uncertainty, "how are you alive" he asked? Shiana laughed as she gave him a smug look, "let's just say that I was given a second chance."
Vincent still didn't look convince but knew not to push her, looking towards Bakura, the female gave him a smile. "What are you doing standing way over there, Kura, I don't bite" she stated. The white hair man hesitated before slowly making his way towards her, "how is this possible we saw you get killed; hell Atem nearly destroyed the world because of it" he accused.
Shiana let out a sad sigh "I know, I wanted to stop him but I couldn't; I knew he loved me and I him, it's just…that I wasn't sure how." "It doesn't matter now, you're here and that is what's important" finished Vincent who gave her one of his rare smiles.
The demon returned the smile "it feels good to be back, I missed you all, really." "Though the question is how Atem is going to take to my returning" she stated dejectedly. Bakura gave her a small smile "don't worry, if anyone can handle Atem it's you, besides he probably won't be able to handle himself." The three laughed at that inside joke while Brianna looked on.
She couldn't help but feel happy about the reunion that was taking place in front of her though now she began questioning her place.
With Shiana now here, there really is no reason for her to be there was there? Atem will be happy and things will go back to the way they were suppose to before she entered the picture. Wanting to give the old friends some privacy the teen quietly made her departure.
When Bre entered the house, she let out a sigh as she slowly made her way upstairs to get ready for bed. After finishing her shower, the pink hair teen walked into her room to get ready for bed. Once done, the teen sat on her bed, back against the wall as she drew her knees up. Looking at the clock it read 8:45 pm. I wonder how the others are doing with the search she thought.
Yawning, Bre turned off her bed side lamp and allow sleep to claim her. Sleep didn't come as easily as the teen had hoped, the events that had taken place in the past few weeks was all catching up to her now.
Studying the ceiling, Bre was trying to will her mind to calm but failed. Letting out a sigh, the teen held her breath as she heard footsteps ascending up the stairs. Paranoia kicked in as the girl slowly left her bed and tip toed over to her closet, where she grabbed a bat.
With a gulp, the mortal quietly walked over to the door and placed herself against the wall, bat raised and ready. The knob began to turn, holding her breath Bre was trying to calm her nerves, as the door opened and a figure made their way in.
The girl was put off at this what the hell, haven't this moron heard of the term knock before entering she scowled. When the figure was in full view, their back to the waiting girl the teen quietly walked behind the figure, bat ready. As she was about to strike, the figure whipped around and grabbed the bat in mid motion.
Bre felt herself struggling against the strength of the stranger. Unexpectedly, a force knocked into the teen sending her flying into her dresser.
Placing a hand over the place where the sharp corner of desk had struck, Bre moaned at the pain. Upon hearing the moan, the stranger turn to the girl who was now standing. Growling the figure made his way towards her. Seeing his approaching form Bre wanted to scream but couldn't find her voice.
Her body frozen to the spot as her mind was screaming for her to run. What do you want she pleaded to the figure with her mind but met with silence as the form was getting closer. As the intruder shot their arms out to grab the girl, Bre took the risk and jumped forward, somersaulting right pass the shock form. Once on her feet, the mortal began to make a run towards the door and ran out.
As she ran down the stairs, the girl skidded to a halt almost falling face first down the stairs, as the figure was standing before her. Swallowing Bre slowly began backing up as the figure proceeded forward.
"What do you want" she asked? The figure stopped and tilted his head to the side "no mortal should live; all mortals should die like the filth they are." "You are one of the few who must die and Lord Arcadian will triumph and you won't interfere." Bre was speechless what is this dude talking about she thought.
The form sneered, as he continued his descend upon the shock girl, "please don't hurt me; I don't understand." She was met with silence as her foot reached the top stair, Bakura help me she pleaded. "No one will save you, not even the tri color immortal" the figured whispered.
Bakura, Vincent, and Shiana were chatting about old times until Kura began noticing Bre's absent form. "Where is the onna" he asked his comrades? Both Dark Angel and demon looked around and noticed that the mortal wasn't there. "She probably went inside, we better find her" Shiana stated with worried. Vincent and Bakura nodded as the three proceeded towards the house.
Bruises and cuts were forming onto the mortal's body due to the abuse the dark figure has been putting her through. She wanted to scream but couldn't due to pain and fear. Struggling to stand, Bre gasp as the intruder grabbed her hair from behind and began dragging her into her mom's and Damian's room. In a flash, Bre found them way above the earth.
Bre winced as the stranger's grip began digging into her shoulders. Pulling her face close the being smirked, "now it is time to see if you can fly; farewell mortal" with a strong force unknown to man, the being flung the struggling girl's body down. Feeling the air surrounding her body, Bre couldn't help but scream as her body was descending down fast.
She tried to straighten her body in hoped that the air will slowed her fall, but couldn't' due to the force of gravity. Tears were pouring down her cheeks as she let out a sob I can't die, please, God saved me, don't let me leave this world; I have to help Atem and the others.
I don't want to die please Bakura, Atem, anyone if you can hear me save me. Her pleas fell upon deaf ears as her body began picking up speed, looking over her shoulder, the teen noticed that she will soon land upon the earth's ground. Her screams were cut off by the blowing of the wind, this is it, I going to die, I wish I could say farewell to everyone.
Looking up at the sky, Kaley was able to make out a form falling from the sky. Eyes widening, she turn to the others and yelled. "Guys look up, someone is falling from the sky" she stated worried. The four guys looked up as they too saw the descending form.
Atem's vision gave him a close up view of the form, recognizing the pink color hair, and clothes that the form had worn earlier today his eyes widen. In a flash, he was in his Dark Angel form as he quickly flew up towards the sky. His friends looked on with wonderment, walking up to his friend Caleb frowned "I wonder what got him going" he asked. Kaley frowned as well, until it occurred to her "shit that is Brianna" upon saying the mortal's name Malik and Nathaniel looked to one another.
"How the hell did she end up in the sky" Nathaniel asked? Kaley shook her head, "we have to help there is not way Atem can make it to her in time." "There is nothing we can do, Atem will never let anything happen to her, you know that Kaley; besides if we interfere he will not be happy" stated Malik.
Turning to the blonde, the green hair girl noticed the frighten yet worry look marred on his tan face, fear for the safety of his friend. Kaley gave him a small smile "you're right Atem will get to her in time, he has too."
Atem used all his energy and strength to fight against the winds of the earth, there was no in hell that he is going to let Bre die. He will never live with himself if anything happened to her, even if he is the caused of her hurt.
Brushing that thought aside, with the help of his powers he felt his body pick up speed as Bre's body was falling fast. Bre had her eyes closed as she felt her body pick up speed; she couldn't help but smirk at the irony of everything. Maybe this is what she really wanted, with her gone, no one will miss her and everything would be the way it was supposed to be.
Farewell my love ones, I will see you again when your time has come. Atem noticed that her body had picked up speed; with a growl fear began gnawing at him; fear that he won't be able to make it on time. He was going fast but not fast enough, he began concentrating all his energy into his flight by summoning his powers.
Please, let me make it there on time, I never had the chance to apologize, to make things right. It can't end like this, I won't let it. Something awoke within the Dark Angel as an unknown power began surging through his veins.
This power frightens yet mesmerized Atem as he felt his speed picking up, willing his body to go past its limits. A smirk formed as he realized how close he was approaching the fallen mortal. Hang on Bre I am coming. Bre opened her eyes, did I just hear Atem she thought. It's not possible, she knew that he was far, there was no way he would've known of her predicament.
With one last burst of speed Atem made it on time to Bre as he caught her. Feeling arms surrounding her body, Bre opened her eyes as she turned her head and starred into a pair of red, glowing eyes. A smile crept up; twisting her body around, the teen wrapped her arms around Atem's neck as the male began slowing their fall.
Before the two knew it, Atem had landed them onto the group; Bre's arms were tightly wrapped around him, her head buried into his neck. Atem held her close relief washing over him that he made it on time.
"You okay" he whispered into her ear? He felt her nod as she slowly pushed herself away. Atem loosen his hold on her, though not fully releasing her till he was certain she can stand on her own. Once standing, Bre gave him a smile, "I didn't think you were the one who was going to save me, how did you know?" Atem gave her a serious looked, "Kaley saw you and informed us; if she didn't you would've been dead and I can' allow that; none of us can." Bre shot him a look, "so where does this leave us; we stated our cases so what now Atem."
The Dark Angel let out a sigh "you know what my feelings are Bre and I hope that we can remain close friends; I will never forgive myself if I lost you." The teen couldn't help but feel touched "I rather have you as a close friend then not have you in my life, besides there is someone else who has captured my interest."
Atem raised an eyebrow at this "hm should I take a guess" he winked? Bre blushed "yes it's him; I hope that's okay? Atem gave her a smile, "whoever you choose to date Bre I will support you, though if he does hurt you I won't let him forget it."
The girl nodded "now you sound like an over protective brother" she joked. Atem laughed, "well maybe one day I will take up that position so your boyfriends better be careful, one who messes with my loves one won't live to see the next day."
The girl knew that he will make due to that threat, if there is one thing she learned about the Dark Angel standing before her, it's that he is furiously protective over his friends, especially her.
"Maybe I should come with a warning sign if that is going to be the case" she while throwing him a coy smirked. Atem gave her smile, "maybe." Bre began taking in their surroundings "how is the search going?" Atem shrugged, "so far we came up with nothing, we are thinking about heading to an old friend's home; if anyone were to have knowledge on the sorcerers it would be he."
Bre looked at him with curiosity "who is he" she asked curiously? Atem closed his eyes "he is the one who had taught me and Bakura everything we know." Bre was shock at this info, "I thought Yue and Arcadian were your masters."
Atem opened one eye and nodded "it's true they would be considered my masters at one time, but I had a trainer who broke ranks with Arcadian and Yue; after the war he vanished; leaving no trace until now."
"How did you find out about him?" Atem released a small smile "that friend of yours, Sean, seems to be useful with information." Bre's eyes widen at this "nice to know he is useful for something" she grumbled.
Looking up to the sky, Atem frowned "we should head back home, I know you're tired." Bre nodded as she walked up to him, picking her up bridal style, Atem's black wings descended out of his back as the two took off.
It felt like an eternity when it was only 30 minutes when Atem and Bre had finally descended down. After releasing the mortal, Bre walked up to Bakura who had a look of relief displayed in his face. Seeing the interaction Atem couldn't help but feel happy, he trusted Bakura with Bre. Vincent slowly walked upon him, seeing his old friend Atem's face turn into a serious one. "You seem disturb, what happened?"
Before he could speak, Kaley, Malik, Caleb and Nathanial had landed beside their leader. Seeing the mortal was alright, Kaley ran up to Bre and drew the shock girl into a tight embrace. "I thought you were going to die, I never been so scarred in my life what in hells name were you doing up there, Bre." Seeing her friend's serious expression Bre noticed that everyone was looking at her.
Feeling a presence behind her, Bre looked up over her shoulder at Bakura, "well it wasn't like I went up there on purpose, I was attacked by this dark form and before I knew what happened I was above the earth." The girl winced as she felt fingers pushing lightly against the spot that smacked against the corner of her dresser.
Those fingers began descending upwards, "relax mortal I am just checking to see if any damage had been brought upon you that's all" Bakura stated gruffly. Feeling the girl relaxed against his touch shocked the whitenette, Kaley was studying the two with a hidden smirk sees our warrior of death has fallen somewhat for our friend.
"Atem" began Vincent, the tri-color teen turn to Bakura who was now walking up to him with Bre by his side, "there is something that you should know." Atem regarded his old childhood friend, "and what would that be" he asked with a frown marring his face? Both Bre and Bakura looked to one another as the female decided to answer his question "promise me that you won't go berserk" seeing his nod the mortal continued. "Atem, its about Shiana; seeing his eyes narrowed at the mentioned of his old love's name Bre was beginning to psyche herself out about telling him. "Well, uh she's not exactly dead."
This earned everyone's attention "what do you mean, Bre, she was killed; we all witnessed her death" stated Kaley. Turning to her friend, the mortal gave her a sad smile, "well there are always second chances right."
Before Kaley could say something a familiar voice spoke up, seeing a dark form standing behind her friend, Kaley kept silence as a sense of wonder drew in. When the figure came to light, everyone was speechless at the sight of Shiana who stood there beside Bre uncomfortably.
"She is right, Kaley, I am back for good." Kaley regarded her friend with confusion, "but how" she whispered. "That is what I would like to know" everyone turns their attention to their leader who had an unreadable expression on his face.
Letting out a sigh, Shiana turn to him bracing herself for what was to follow "you were here all this time and yet you didn't show yourself to me; why, did I shame you or something?"
Seeing his hurt displayed in Atem's crimson eyes, the female couldn't help but feel guilty. ""All this time I thought you were dead and now here you are, standing before all of us, in the flesh and yet you won't tell us how?"
"I wanted to tell you, I really do love, but I can't; it's been forbidden and if I do speak of it I will lose what I have left." "I will be just a shadowy figured with no form, just a regular Darkling; do you wish that upon me?"
Atem began studying her. "Well I don't know about you guys but uh, I think I should be heading home" began Malik wanting get as far away from the tension that was building. Everyone agreed, saying their night everyone minus, Bakura, Bre, Atem and Shiana had vanished.
"I think I am going to head off to bed" stated Bre as Bakura nodded. Leaving his leader and old lover alone, the whitenette began following the mortal. Seeing her hesitate in opening the door the angel couldn't help but smirk "he is not there if that is what your wondering" he stated.
Hearing the smug tone in his voice, Bre frowned "I know that, if he was I would give him a piece of my mind" the girl huffed as she opened the door. Bre was about to slammed the door in his face but Bakura's foot prevented it from happening, "tsk tsk I thought guest are to be treated with respect my young, dear mortal" he stated with a smirk.
Rolling her eyes, Bre allowed him in and the two proceeded up the stairs. As they reached the door to her room, Bre couldn't help but ask "uh Bakura, do you think you could….well you know" she began to mumble in embarrassment. Bakura began studying the girl with curiosity until he got her drift "ahh, well young Brianna, I didn't know I was needed that bad" he stated casually as he walked passed the flustered girl.
"That is not what I meant you sicko, I just wanted you to see if there are no other intruders in my room; being abuse once is enough." Seeing the white hair Dark Angle lying on one side of the bed, Bre couldn't help but study him. Feeling eyes on him Bakura turn his attention from the ceiling to the standing mortal, "now what could be going in that mind of yours I wonder" he asked in wonderment.
"That is none of your concern, besides what are you doing on my bed; you have your own room you know." The whitenette shrugged "why I do find this more comforting then sleeping on the blow up mattress."
Lifting himself up onto his elbows Bakura threw the blushing teen a coy smile "come now there is nothing to be ashamed of, its not like I haven't slept with a woman before." Seeing the girl not moving from her spot Bakura decided to bite the bullet "I promise I will be a good boy and behave myself; you have my word" he stated with such seriousness that Bre couldn't help but giggled.
Hearing her giggled Bakura's mahogany eyes narrowed, "now what is so funny I am being serous here and you are laughing." "I am sorry Kura but that expression was so priceless; it was so out of character for you."
Bakura was trying not to pout much to Bre's amusement "fine, if that is how you feel then sleep upright for all I care" with that he turned with his back facing the girl. Letting out a sigh, Bre closed the door and walked up to her bed side table to turn off the lamp, feeling fatigue sweeping through her body Bre wanted nothing but sleep.
Lying on her bed beside Bakura, she made sure there was distance put between them since she wasn't use to sleeping with a guy. Once settled, the girl began closing her eyes, as she willed her mind to sleep. Feeling arms being wrapped around her torso and breathing on her neck did she frown so much for keeping to himself she thought but couldn't help but smile.
Turning her head, she began to study her bed mate's face closely; he looks so innocent; like a child she thought as she lightly pushed some of his white hair out of his face. Pushing him onto his back, she felt his arms uncoil as the mortal placed her head upon his chest. Feeling arms once again wrapped around her in a tight yet protective gripped Bakura couldn't help but smirked. Heh knew she couldn't resist he thought proudly as sleep finally claimed him.