Trial by Nightmare

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Warning: swearing

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Tany is recalling more and more by the minute. She seems to have all of her long-term memory

in tact, it's only her short- term that's shaky. I feel she'll make a full recovery within a week.

Bakura and Ryou both let out relieved sighed simultaneously.

And Caroline? Malik ask nervously.

The doctor lowered his head and sighed.

She isn't recovering as fast. Her memories are very limited. Her blood work shows that she was

given a higher dose of the drug used to keep the girls sedated.

What? Why would they have done that? Marik ask angrily.

The doctor tapped his pen on his desk and made a face.

She has had a very high tolerance for everything we've given her. We're under the suspicion that

her abductors were forced to give her more of the drug because she wasn't knocked out as easily

as Tany was.

Malik raised his eyebrows inquisitively,

Why is that?

The doctor shrugged his shoulders

It's mostly because of genetics, but one's own personal habits can play a factor too.

Malik nodded his head.

And a gen-e-tic is.....what? Is that some kind of parasite that lives in a persons'

body?

The doctor sat back in his seat and grinned.

Genetics is the study of the chemical make up of the human race. Diversity's in our chemical

make up dictate-

Malik abruptly interrupted the doctor

None of this makes sense to me.....just answer me this; can we take the girls home today.

The doctor chuckled and nodded his head

Yes, they can. But keep in mind you'll need to be patient with them. They may not act like they

used to.

We understand Ryou nodded eagerly.

Alright than, I'll get the girls release papers ready

Can we go in by them? Marik ask.

I don't see why not, go right ahead.

Ryou and Bakura hurried to Tany's room, while Marik and Malik rushed to Caroline's.

You think she'll remember us? Malik ask Marik as they reached her door.

I can't say he replied as he opened the door.

Bakura! Ryou! Oh my god, I'm so happy to see you two! Are they really letting me go

today? Tany squealed between hugs.

Ryou nodded his head

M'hm, isn't that great?

Tany smiled brightly.

Good, because if I HATE this place!

Bakura and Ryou chuckled. Tany reached out and took both their hands and looked at Bakura.

Sorry to screw up you homecoming......I'm so glad you came back

You didn't screw up anything. I'm just glad you're okay...both of you. he smiled at Ryou.

Ryou smiled back at him, his smile turned into a playful grin.

Bakura, tell Tany one of your Kansas farm stories

He turned to Tany and chuckled.

The one about him and the little black sheep is priceless.

Tany looked at Bakura curiously.

Bakura nudged Ryou in the ribs with his elbow.

Uh...No. I don't think that's a good idea RYOU.

Ryou nodded his head.

Uh....YES, Bakura.

Bakura rolled his eyes and reluctantly told him story.

Okay, there was this little black sheep, I think it had a crush on me......

Marik stood at the side of Caroline's bed and bit his lip,

You really can't remember me?

Caroline hugged her knees to her chest and shook her head.

No clue. I don't understand how come I somewhat remember him (referring to Malik), and not

you.

Malik grinned ,

So what do you remember about me?

A small smile crept across Caroline's face,

I remember I'm Russian and you're a martian from Mars. she made a face and looked at Malik

quizzically,

Hey, we talk the same now.......

Malik burst out laughing,

NO honey, your not Russian, and even though I'm not totally human, Im definitely not a

martian

She looked up at Marik blankly,

What happened to me? Why can't I remember you?

Marik looked down at her downheartedly,

I don't know, I wish I did. All I can tell you is I was your boyfriend.

Caroline turned to Malik,

Wait a minute, if HE'S my boyfriend, who are you? And why do you two look so.....alike?

Malik grinned as he reached up and stroked her hair,

It's hard to explain, we'll fill you in on it once you're memories start returning. Until that time

comes though, just remember, Marik and I BOTH are yours.

Caroline smiled and draped her arms around both their shoulders

Cool, I can live with that. You're both HOT!

Suddenly, they her a light rapping on the door.

Who are you and what do you want Caroline said rather sharply.

It's us, can we come in? a male voice responded.

That sounded like Ryou, let them in. Malik nodded.

Come on in Marik yelled.

Ryou and Bakura stepped in the room. Malik got up and stepped aside with Bakura.

She doesn't remember Marik, but she remembers me.

Ryou stood next to her bed and smiled at her.

Remember me? he ask.

Caroline stared at him for a minute than shrugged,

Pizza guy? she chuckled.

Ryou shook his head and smiled,

At least you're in good spirits.

Bakura and Malik walked back over to the bed and smiled.

Caroline pointed at Bakura with her eyes wide,

Holy shit! I remember you! You're the old hippie!

Old -hippie? What's a Bakura ask nervously.

Hippie is the nickname given to a generation of young people back in the late 1960's who

believed in spreading love and peace.

Bakura made a face and held his hands up infront of himself,

Definitely not me he laughed.

Okay, so don't look very loving, but you have to admit, you'd look great in Tie Dye Ryou

laughed.

I'll keep that in mind Bakura groaned

So are you ready to go? The doctor smiled as he walked into the room.

Caroline nodded eagerly

Yes, very. Can I go now?

he nodded.

Whoo Hoo! Party time! Caroline exclaimed as she jumped out of bed.

Later that night, Kaiba offered to take everybody out for dinner at a posh local fine-dining

establishment. He had a surprise for them, but he wasn't going to spill his big surprise until dinner.

They all got dressed up and rode to the restaurant in limos' Kaiba rented, with the exception of

Mokuba and Kaiba himself. They left earlier than everybody else.

OOh! This is so cool! Tea squealed as they stepped out of the limo infront of the restaurant.

I don't understand why Kiaba is making such a fuss Duke mused as he got out.

Holy shit! Why are all these people here? Malik ask as he followed Duke out.

Camera's started flashing all around them, and reporters held out microphones as they followed a

man dressed in a formal suit into the restaurant.

They were shown into a backroom with 2 long tables, set with everything.

Please have a seat. the formally dressed host said as he left the room.

Everybody found a seat and started asking questions.

What do you think this is all about? Joey ask as he snitched a breadstick.

Kaiba sure went to alot of trouble to set this all up, it's gotta be either REALLY good, or

REALLY bad Tristan mused as he munched on some cheese.

Ryou glanced at Bakura and grinned.

Don't you dare Ryou chuckled, noticing Bakura was eyeing up the gold salt and pepper

shakers.

Bakura made a face and held his hands up infront of his quizzically.

Ryou rolled his eyes,

You think I haven't noticed how my luggage has slowly become cluttered with salt and pepper

shakers from every place we've eaten at?

Bakura grinned evilly and slipped his hands in his lap.

We'll never run out again! he laughed quietly.

Hey, I think I hear someone coming Tea whispered loudly.

A bunch of people they didn't recognize walked in and sat at the other table, followed by Mokuba

and Kaiba.

I bet you're wondering why you all are here Kaiba said without emotion.

Everybody nodded. All eyes were on Kaiba. Bakura took advantage of the moment and reached

out for the pepper shaker. As his fingers wrapped around it, a hand came out of nowhere and

slapped him lightly. His eyes followed from the hand, up the arm and right to Ryou's playful glare.

Bakura pulled his hand away and grinned.

//Pay attention// Ryou said through their mind link.

Bakura shrugged and pretended to pay attention to Kaiba. Those salt and pepper shakers were

going home with him no matter what.

You're song, Trial by Nightmare, has went to #1 on the music charts this week. Not only that,

the album has reached gold status. Congratulations.

Kaiba announced.

Nobody could believe it.

For real? Yugi smiled brightly.

Kaiba nodded.

Yes Yugi, for real.

Duke exclaimed.

Wow, great job guys! Joey nodded.

What does all this mean? Malik ask.

It means you guys have hit the bigtime. Another tour is already in the works for next summer.

Duke exclaimed, I'll drink to that!

They all partied like rockstars for the rest of the night, celebrating their success. They arrived

back at the hotel in the wee hours of the next morning. A couple of them had tipped a few too

many glasses of champagne, and started getting a little squirrelly.

Hey, who stole my wallet? BAKURA! Where are you! Duke slurred drunkenly.

He spotted Bakura trying to sneak away and tackled him infront of the hotel. They started

wrestling around in the grass, and making alot of noise.

Hey! You dumbasses are gonna get us in trouble! Malik laughed.

Come on, let's go inside. Tany pleaded.

Bakura looked out from under Duke, who had him pinned to the ground and was patting him

down looking for a wallet, with an evil grin on his face.

HELP! RAPE! RYOU!!!!! he screamed at the top of his lungs.

Just give him his wallet Bakura. Ryou sighed.

I said do not have his Ra-damned wallet! Bakura yelled even louder.

Caroline walked out from behind Malik with a blank look on her face and over by Bakura and

Duke. She nonchalantly tossed the wallet down next to them.

Is that what you're looking for in Bakura's pants?

With one hand still around Bakura's throat, Duke picked up the wallet on the ground next to him

and looked it over. Confused, he looked up at her questioningly.

How'd you get my wallet?

Caroline shrugged as she walked back over to Malik and started leading him inside, leaving

everyone bewildered. Marik quickly followed them in.

Ryou helped Bakura to his feet and looked around.

What was that about?

Duke shrugged,

That was just plain weird.

Bakura kicked Duke in the ass and pouted,

Are you blind fools? She fucking took your wallet!

Duke rolled his eyes,

Caroline? Nah, she probably found it. I don't see her as the THIEF type. Duke looked directly

at Bakura.

Bakura lunged forward at Duke, but was held back by Ryou.

No more fighting Kura. Duke's sorry for accusing you, now come on.

Bakura grunted as Ryou lead him inside. He gracefully extended his middle finger at

Duke out of Ryou sight.

Marik caught up to Malik and Caroline outside of their hotel room.

Hey, slow down, what's going on here?

What do you mean? Malik replied as he unlocked the door.

Marik looked down at Caroline curiously

Did you take his wallet?

Malik pulled her inside, than yanked Marik in.

I tell you later He snapped at his light in a hushed voice. Marik nodded solemnly. Malik turned

away and walked over to Caroline. She didn't say anything, and she looked as though she was a

million miles away.

Marik? I forgot my toothbrush on the bus, can you go downstairs and buy me one?

Marik shot his dark and odd look, but did as he was ask to. Malik pulled out his Millennium Rod

from his belt loop and began shining it, grinning at Caroline as he did.

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I actually got this chapter finished! I've had a hard time getting anything typed up thanks to Christmas and stupid football.

So did you all get good presents for Christmas? I was happy this year.....my hubby bought me Korn's new CD (IT KICKS ASS!!!!!!!) a really pretty wall clock with a bunch of jewels on it ( matches a picture in my bathroom) a bunch of packs of Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and a new toilet seat (there's a long story behind the toilet seat!!!!) He got me something else too, but it slips my mind.....oops. My mom got me a really cool book about analyzing personalities (something I do too much of already), and my sister got me a complete set of of cake decorating tools. (Birthdays will never be the same!) My brother got my husband and I $20 worth of McDonalds gift certificates, which was funny. It was funny because he's a manager at a rival fast food chain. Such a rebel.....LOL. My dad bought the hubby and I a really nice assortment of little cheesecakes. They are soooooooo yummmmmy! Dad's gift rules! (All hail cheescake!) I got a big ass crock pot from one of my aunts at the big family gathering. i have one already, but that's okay. The one I have is my moms old one that I stole from her a few years ago. I guess I should give it back.......but no. I'm greedy. I want two!! *evil laugh* I got a few more things, but I don't have time to type them up. I have to go to Milwaukee today for my grandma's funeral. I'm suppose to read some peom with my sister and cousin. I hope I don't break down bawling. I'm bringing 3 focal points to focus on while I'm reading; my favorite red M&M's plushie and this cute little Marik Ishtar figurine, and my Change of Heart card. If 3 focal points don't keep my mind off of my bothersome human emotions, I'm bum-fucking screwed. LOL.

Whoa......that's a long ass authors note! Don't you just LOVE an authoress who yaps too much??? *hehe*

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