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Kaiba scowled at the screen. "So..." he mused out loud. "You have defeated Death Stage T-1. Impressive, but not outside my expectations. However, the next one will not be so easy."
Kaiba narrowed his eyes. "I wonder, how brave are you against horror attractions? I guess we'll see, soon enough."
Jonouchi turned to face the gang. "Alright guys. That rich asshole's watching us from somewhere. Let's show him what we think of his death game." Anzu and Honda cheered. Johji pouted.
Yugi watched them, concern in his eyes. 'We can't be overly optimistic. Kaiba's trying to kill us.' Yami appeared, putting a hand on Yugi's shoulder.
/You know, he's just trying to lighten up the mood. Jonouchi's not dumb. He's scared too./
Yugi didn't respond. Jonouchi turned foward again and marched down the hall, everyone else following behind.
The next set of doors appeared ahead, covered in what looked like rotting moss and blood. Jonouchi started sweating. "Hey guys...we're not in a hurry right? How about we..." Honda pushed past him, cutting him off. "Let's go scaredy pants."
Jonouchi shivered. "Um. I'll just stay here." Anzu grabbed his ear, Johji was strapped to her back, and dragged him through the doors. "Nope. You're coming with us."
Johji smirked at the blond. "Haha coward." Jonouchi scowled. "Shut up brat." Johji pouted again.
Despite the situation, Yugi smiled and followed behind, Yami floating after him. (I know Yami doen't really float but this is my story so there.)
What the gang saw next froze them in their tracks. Grotesque decorations covered every part of the next room. A sign hung low, reading, Death T Stage 2.
Jounouchi started swaying. "Honda I don't feel so good." Honda slapped him, which broke Jonouchi out of his faint. "Thanks man, but you don't have to hit so hard." he mumbled, rubbing his cheek.
Yugi swallowed nervously, but shoved down his fear, forcing a smile. "Hey don't worry Jonouchi. We're all here for you." Jounochi nodded, relief evident on his face.
"Welcome to the horror zone..." A creepy voice behind him whispered.
"Aargh!" Jounouchi jumped and turned around, seeing a short squat man in a cloak standing behind him. He held a lantern, the flames flickering and making their shadows leap around. The man gestured at them.
"If you would follow me, I'll lead you to your next attraction." He shambled off, the gang reluctantly following behind.
Yugi squinted at the man. "Hey! I know you! You're Kaiba's butler!" The butler flinched. "Ahem. If you would so kindly look ahead, you'll see your destination."
Honda frowned at the contraption in front of them. "What the hell is that thing?"
A wooden board with with five metal chairs strapped to it laid in front of them on rails. The rails lead underneath a wooden door, with the words haunted house written in fake blood.
Jounouchi shivered. "We're supposed to ride this?"
"I get to ride with Anzu!" Johji shouted suddenly. Anzu sighed through her nose.
Yugi turned to the butler. "Where does it lead?" The butler smiled. "You'll just have to find out."
Everyone sat in a chair, the butler watching them.
Anzu squirmed in her seat. "These chairs are hard!" She complained. Johji smiled up at her. "Mine's nice and soft." Anzu ignored him.
Jounouchi sweated profusely. "Oh god..." He muttered.
Suddenly iron clasps trapped their arms, and strange electrical helmets lowered onto their heads. Yugi gasped. "I can't move my arms!"
The butler chuckled. "Oops. Guess I forgot to tell you. These chairs are electrical. You have to ride through the horros to get to the haunted mansion. But. You can't make a sound. If you do, those helmets will detect it and send one million volts through your body, killing you! Ahahahaha!"
Jounouchi glared at him. "W-we won't make a sound!" Kaiba's butler tilted his head. "We shall see."
Yugi's heart hammered in his chest. 'I'm going to die. I'm actually going to die.'
A mental nudge broke through his fear. /Don't worry. I won't let that happen. Just close your eyes so you don't see what they have to throw at you. I'll be right here if you need to switch. I promise./
Yugi sighed in relief. /Thank you. Although, it's not like you can go anywhere anyways./ A mental chuckle reached him. /True./
The butler got in the last chair behind them, iron clasps trapping him as well. A helmet lowered onto his head. "I will be taking the ride along with you. Heheh. Doesn't that make you feel better?" No one answered him.
Jounouchi shivered. "Don't worry guys! We got this!"
Honda glanced at him. "You're the one we're worried about!" Jounouchi flinched. "Oh."
The wooden doors creaked open. "Here we go guys..." Yugi said half-heartedly.
End Of Chapter Thirty Part One
