Chapter 35

It was the sound of retching that woke Yugi up. She rolled over to see Mira hunched over nothing. When she put her hand on the blonde's back, Mira looked at her apprehensively.

"I...forgot we were here." She said. Yugi patted her back in response. When she stopped shaking, Yugi removed her hand and stood up to look at the cell.

Water dropped down from a crack above them and landed on the door. There weren't any sounds that could be heard from upstairs. She pulled on the door. It rattled as it was pulled but wouldn't move.

Stupid thing. Yugi began pulling harder. She could feel the cold iron beginning to dig into her hands, but she continued on and ignored the pain. The door flew open and as Yugi fell backwards, slammed into the bars. Both girls froze and waited for anyone to come running. Nothing was heard besides the drops of water from the crack in the ceiling falling into the water.

"I think they've all left for the day." Mira said. "Bandits don't get much to eat since they're constantly on the run and raiding places to survive..." She shrugged when Yugi looked at her. "Allen and I have fought off a few of them. And...never mind. Help me up." Yugi lifted Mira's arm then put it around her shoulder and stood.

"I should have warned you that it'll be slower with me being carried."

"You gave birth and were thrown in a cell in under twenty four hours. I'm not going to complain about you dragging your feet." Yugi opened the door so the two of them could slide through. Not even five steps out of their cell. The two looked at their next obstacle."

"You will once we start going up those stairs."

"Hm." Yugi looked up at the staircase. "I'm going to try something."

"What are you-!" Mira'a voice rose as Yugi picked her up bridal style. "Can you even carry me up these stairs? You're just as tired as me!"

"It would be easier if you didn't throw off my balance." Yugi retorted. "I can hear something upstairs." Mira closed her mouth.

I wonder if anyone's looking for us. Yugi started up the steps. Fiona might not be. Or she's looking for Mira and hoping I'm dead. Allen and Yami probably want to send everyone out for us to find. Actually that's a stupid thought. They aren't that crazy. Though...Allen might come looking by himself. He does have the abilities to. But if they-

"Yugi!"

The tricolor haired girl jumped. She felt Mira's arms slip from around her neck and her arms give out. She felt her body freeze up and she couldn't do anything but watch as Mira fell.

"If-"

"When."

"If," Mira continued, her blue eyes meeting Yugi's amethyst. "We get out of this, I don't want you ever carrying me again."

"Shame." Both women froze and looked in the direction of the new voice. "It was touching and a little bit funny." A woman was leaning in the doorway. She pushed herself off and began walking towards the two of them.

"Also dear little sister," the woman crouched down. "She was right. It's 'when' not 'if'."

Mira lifted herself up. "Your opinion doesn't matter."

"I think it does, Mira." The woman smiled. "Your big sister here has the means to get you from this dangerous deserted desert hideout for bandits to that perfect palace with your perfect princes."

"You don't have to do that."

"But I want to."

"Can someone tell me what's going on?" Both woman stopped their argument and looked at Yugi then at each other.

"Go ahead and tell her, Mira." The women picked Mira up. "I'm a little busy."

"This 'rescuer' is my older sister."

"Your older sister." Yugi repeated. Mira nodded. "Why haven't I heard of her before now?"

"I guess I only mentioned her to Bakura..." The blonde murmured.

"I'm hurt."

"Why are you here?"

"I was worried when my baby sister went missing. I followed those guys to this hideout after they met up with Mr Wong-"

"Lord Wong?

"You know any other Lord Wongs?" The blonde raised her eyebrow.

"Don't be rude-"

"I'm pointing out a fact that there's only one Lord Wong that would want you two out of the picture." The older woman began walking to the door. "Miss Yugi, I have a second ride for you considering my sister can't ride a horse right now."

"Right. Thanks...um...what's your na-"

"Not important right now." Yugi was cut off by Mira's older sister waving her hand. "Let's just focus on getting you two back to the palace before something goes wrong."

Been awhile since I mentioned this character. Show of hands who forgot about her? I did. I just remembered her when I was thinking of someone who could help Yugi and Mira.

Mira's sister is a canon Yu-Gi-Oh Character. Feel free to try and guess her.

Anyway, thanks for reading and leave a review/comment on your way out. I love to hear what you guys think.