Note: Okay, just to let you know, I changed it around a little. It isn't AU, but the dialogue isn't exactly the same as the show. So, not to confuse you all! ^_^ Enjoy!
Chapter Thirteen: The Final Arrival
All around them, duelists were running around, making last minute trades or searching for their bags. But Arianna, T'ea, Tristen, Yugi and Joey were quietly waiting outside on the deck, looking ahead. The Duelist Kingdom was in site, and was pulling closer as the boat sped up.
"Well, this is it guys," Arianna spoke softly, holding her knapsack close. Yugi nodded, while Joey said nothing. He was staring out to sea, deep in thought.
"Oh cheer up guys! It won't be so bad!" tristen spoke, trying to cheer everyone up. No even one smile. Tristen sighed and hung his head. T'ea patted his shoulder sympathectically.
"They're just deep in thought Tristen. They are the ones who are in the tournament.
"I heard that Kiaba isn't in the competition," Joey said after a moment.
"Ya, same here," yugi agreed.
"It's a pity, I was actually hoping to duel the guy," Arianna said, looking over at the two. Yugi shrugged. As they pulled closer, Arianna spoted something in the corner of her eye. A flash of lavender hair. She turned to see, but the person was gone.
"You okay Aria-chan?" Joey asked. Arianna shook her head.
"Oh, ya, just thought I saw something."
"What?"
"Oh nevermind. I guess I'm still tired. Didn't get much sleep last night, for some strange reason..." yugi smiled to himself, no one saw this.
\\ Just shut up Arian!\\
"Are you too tired to duel?" a voice from behind spoke. They all turned to see Mai valentine looking at them. Of course, Tristen and Joey did their usually 'weak in the knee and act like morons' stage, while Arianna eyed her.
"Why do you ask? You wanna duel me?" Mai grinned, holding her knapsack with one hand.
"Maybe, maybe not. It depends, are you strong enough?"
"Oh I'm strong enough girl. I'm just hoping you are. I hate dueling weak duelist." A nerve twitched in Mai's temple, but for a second.
"Oh I am. Trust me. You've never dueled someone like me before."
"I dunno. I've gone through some pretty surprising things in my life. A smiple duel with someone like you really isn't worth my time." Mai glared at her and huffed.
"Oh really?"
"Really. Now, go away please. Shoo, shoo!" she said with a grin, waving her away. More than one nerve twitched now, as Mai glared at her, fuming. She turned on her heel and stomped away, muttering certain phrases.
"Bitch, the fucken bitch..." Everyone laughed at this.
"Arianna, I never knew you had it in you!" T'ea said, with a grin.
"Ah, well, with the life I lived, you know exactly what to say to the right person," Arianna said, with a wink. Yugi smiled to himself, watching Arianna.
\\ One word aibou, just one word...\\ Yugi laughed quietly.
Don't worry, I'm not going to tease you like Arianna is to Nitari.
Are you talking to him? Arianna's voice filled his mind. Yugi's eyes looked over at her quickly. Arianna, now looking out to sea, smiled.
Your telepathic, I forgot.
That's okay, the look on your face was quite interesting.
Are you going to be all right though Aria?
I'll be fine Yugi. Last night was a little rough for me, I guess.
Aria, I...uh...
Nani?
Nevermind... How could he bring himself to telling Arianna what he saw last night, seeing her with wings? He shook his head saddly.
Are you sure?
Ya, I'm sure he thought back.
All right Yugi. Arianna continued to look out to sea, her eyes slowly narrowed. You're gonna get it Pegasus. I know you're waiting for me, waiting to take me and use me. But I won't let you. I may know how to find the Millennium Items, but you'll never find out. I'd rather die, before letting the secrets go. Her hands slowly tighened around the Millennium Case. Just try me.
***
The boat slowly docked, and everyone departed the boat. As Iris departed, she looked around, cluching her pale green bag. Moments after her, Arianna walked down, between Yugi and T'ea. The duelist filed off, and walked through the main entrance to the kingdom. Silence fell upon them all as Pegasus walked out, smiling.
"Greetings duelists, I am Maximillion Pegasus, and it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all..." But Arianna wasn't listening. Steadily, she focused her mind to connect with Pegasus' brainwaves.
Come on...come on...show me what you're really thinking bastard... It was difficult, for something was trying to hold her back, but she grinned. That eye won't help baka, so forget about it Indeed, in her mind, a golden aura seemed to protect Pegasus. Concentrating hard, she pushed through the barrier, with all her strength. It broke, shattering like glass. Smiling, she let herself go. Entering the mind of Pegasus. Nani de...?
Nice try child
PEGASUS!
It won't be long baka onna. Then, you'll be my key to them all.
Fuck off!
Till then... Suddenly, she felt a charge go through herself.
AAAAHHHH! she screamed in pain, inside her mind. Her eyes snapped bakc open, wide with fear. Yugi looked over at her, and saw her panting a little. Her eyes were wide and startled, and her body shook in weakness.
I'm fine Yugi...just...tired...
Nice try Aria, what happened?
I said I was fine.
No you're not-
I said drop it! This startled him. She rarely snapped at him. Around the two, duelist began to clap, signalling that the speech had ended. Arianna turned around and walked off.
"Arianna! wait!" she closed her eyes, frowning.
Stay back Yugi. Just...stay away Yugi stopped, looking at her sadly.
"Arianna..." he whispered sadly.
Hidden in the shadows, a lone figure stood, watching Arianna keenly. His silver eyes flashed with delight. There she is...the carrier of Nitari...it won't be long beofre I get her back...and the magic aswell... His eyes quickly averted to a small boy, watching Arianna with great care. He sneered, a frown forming. That...child. he's the one Pegasus showed me, isn't? How can such a small child be the carrier of the Pharaoh. No matter though, he will die soon. Then, an amusing thought struck him. Let's see what this little boy can do. I could use a little amusement. but first, I had best change my form. I do not want to spoil my fun by being recognized From around his neck, there was a flash of gold, as he slowly changed. Moments passed, and from behind the bushes stepped a boy. His hair was green, and pulled back in a loose pony-tail. he wore a blue sweatshirt, and jeans. Around his neck was a golden necklace, with a single crimson ruby in the very center. He tucked it under his shirt, grinning. His silver eyes flashed with excitement, as he quietly walked into the mass of duelists, searching for his target.
***
\\ Arianna, you shouldn't have left them like that. You need them.\\
Shut up Nitari! I can't endanger them!
\\ What happened, when you entered Pegasus' mind?\\
Just leave me alone Nitari! It's none of your concern!
\\ Yes it is child! I am a part of you and-\\
JUST STAY OUT OF IT! Her eyes softened greatly with sympathy and hurt. Nitari closed her eyes, a silent tear slid down her pale cheek.
|Oh Arianna, don't do this. Don't close yourself like this...this is what left me alone...and I don't want to be alone...again...I already lost too much...my kingdom...my family...my son...I can't loose you too...| Arianna walked quietly, now entering small meadow, her thoughts clouded.
I can't let anything stop me she thought sadly. I can't let my feelings and emotions give me any trouble with my dueling. I can't let anyone get hurt, because of me. Especially Yugi...
A real tear-jerker! WWWAAAHHHHH!
Arianna: Saturn, calm down.
BUT IT'S SO SAD! WWWWWAAAAAHHHHH!
Arianna: Well, uh...apparently, Saturn is having an emotional breakdown-
STUPID SHOW!
Arianna: Huh?
NOW MORE CARD CAPTOR EPISODES! NO MORE YUE! WAAAHHHH!
Arianna: 0.o?
NOOO!
Arianna:: She lost it, completely!
Krystal: ::hands here a little Yue plush doll:: Give this to her.
Arianna: ::hands LS doll::
YEEAAAHHH! YUE! ::hugs doll::
Arianna: Huh?
Krystal: Don't ask. She's still not over the whole CC being over after the Hope Card and...
LI AND SAKURA NEVER KISSED! THEY SHOULDA KISSED!
Krystal: She'll calm down.
Arianna: How long will it take?
Krystal: Thirty minutes, hour max.
Arianna: Oh dear...
WAAAHHHHH! ::hugs Yue plush doll::
