Me: Ah...I feel so..refreshed.
Summary: Last time Bakura was now abusing Trinity and using that to his advantage to claim Yami and Trinity's Millennium Items. Trinity, not strong enough to keep going, slipped into an unconscious state. Bakura then walked off with her in search of the Pharaoh and his friends. The mysterious hooded figure continued to send mixed messages to Yugi and co. Finally, Bakura arrived and Yami grew uncontrollably angry. He was about to use his Mind Crush attack on Bakura, until Bakura held up the Millennium Crest, which is where Trinity's very life is contained. If it was destroyed, Trinity would have no chance of survival, and she would automatically die. Yami, now feeling defeated, recoiled his attack. He now has no clue as to how he is able to save the girl he loves...
Difinity: (--) Ah...the sweet sense of satisfaction.
Yami: ?
Difinity: Sadly, I have planned for like a month, that Forgotten Angel will only have 20 chapters. So, in other words, there will only be 2 more chapters in this fic.
Yami: ^-^ Really?
Difinity: (--) Yes, really. BUT, heh heh, there will be a songfic extension to this ficcy, and you're in it, AGAIN, Yami!
Yami: Darn.
Difinity: ::scoffs:: Anywho, I hope you enjoy these last chappees!
Disclaimer: I don't own YuGiOh and I never will. There. Ya happy now!? 'Cause I'm sure as hell not.
Chapter 18.....
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Yugi stared, speechless at the hooded figure, shocked at the situation that has just occurred, and scared to death for Trinity. Yami's faces was pinched white, his fists were balled. Sweat trailed down his forehead. He and Bakura's gazes were locked, and looked as if neither would back down. All remained silent. No one dared to speak, or even breathe. The silence was broken by Trinity's painful moans of agony. Yami whipped around, not daring to move.
Yugi stared at Yami, who did nothing. Yami's eyes were opened with fright, and his breath came in gasps. Knowing Yami would not move, Yugi ran over to assist Trinity. She turned over, and Yugi was trying to make her sit up.
" T-Trinity! A-Are you okay?" Yugi asked. He was answered by another pain filled groan from Trinity. She winced as her hand ran across her exposed cut that trailed along her cheek. Yugi grimaced as he saw the deep wound that slashed Trinity's once silky skin. Her whole body was bruised and mangled. Her face, pale and ghost like. Surely, this was so different from the Trinity Yugi used to know. Still, all Yami did was stare.
" Yami! Yami what's the matter?" Tristan asked. Yami didn't respond.
" How can I tell them?" Yami wondered. " How can I go near Trinity when Bakura has her life in the palm of his hand? What if he destroys it? What will happen then?"
Trinity looked at Yami though tired eyes. His violet ones met hers, burning a hole in her eyes. Her expression was one of pure devastation mixed with relief. She expected Yami to rush over and embrace her, but Yami just stood still. Not moving, hardly breathing. Trinity gave him a pleading look, hoping that he would come and embrace her.
" Yami," she whispered. " Yami.." His eyes were glazed over with tears that did not dare fall. He turned fully in her direction. She struggled to sit up as Yami approached her. He knelt down and looked deeply into her eyes. Not being able to control her emotions, Trinity burst into tears and swung her battered arms around Yami's neck. She buried her face into his shoulder and cried. No one spoke, yet the silence was snapped by Bakura's harsh laugh.
" How sweet," he mocked, strolling over to where Yami and Trinity sat. " The two lovers, reunited again." He walked behind Trinity, and lightning fast, he hand reached out and grabbed a strong hold of Trinity's hair. She yelped in pain as he pulled her upward. Yami reached out to her but was forced back by the power of Bakura's Millennium Ring. Yami's third eye appeared on his forehead as he fought against the friction that was pushing him away. The link was broken.
" Let her go Bakura!" Yami ordered. Bakura laughed as he effortlessly threw Trinity aside, crashing in what seemed like a golden pedestal.
" I've never seen that before, where'd it come from?" Yugi wondered curiously. The sharp pang as her body slammed against the metal sent an echoing sound throughout the area. The hooded figure now stepped forward, standing right before Bakura.
" You have no right to manhandle the girl," the figure ordered. " You will pay for your abuse Bakura." With that, the figure removed the robe, which revealed a woman who wore all black. Her silver hair made quite a contrast to her outfit which was a simple black dress. Her skin was very pale, her eyes, deep in black, as if to swallow anything that dared to stare into the empty orbs. Her long silvery hair stretched to her ankles. Black bracelets hung around her thin wrists. A pure silver chain hung around her neck, hanging to the tip, was a black stone.
" Leave them be," she commanded. " They have done no harm to you."
" My mission is to collect all of the Millennium Items, and a freak like you will not stop me," Bakura spat. " May you be human, ghost or spirit, there is no chance you have against the holder of the Millennium Ring. Besides," Bakura added with an evil smile. " If you kill me, my worthless aibou will die as well." The woman gave him an evil smile of her own.
" Oh really?" she asked warningly. " Human, ghost or spirit eh? Well, what about a keeper between worlds? The one who can keep you between life and death?"
Bakura's eyes widened with shock. " You!" he breathed. " Liete! You are the one who keeps people from going onto death, or returning to life!"
" Yes," Liete said. " And I think that you, Bakura of the Millennium Ring, will see my power!" She raised her hand and her black or began to glow. Bakura's eyes seemed glued to it, and suddenly, a bright flash appeared, as Bakura's screams echoed, and slowly faded away.
Bakura no longer remained.
" Ryou!" Tea cried, fearing that Ryou will to be swallowed into the hell that Bakura was sent to.
" Do not fear for him," Liete responded. " I have broken the link between him and Bakura. He will not parish."
" Yami!" Trinity cried. Yami ran over to her and wrapped his arms around her tightly.
Liete watched the couple embrace, and her heart grew cold and heavy. She walked over to them. The stared up as Liete stretched her hands to them. The grabbed her hands and stood. Liete's face was filled with sympathy.
" My dear friends," she said. " Your happiness will no last." Yami's face turned to one of confusion. " You will be parted."
" What do you mean 'parted'?" Yami asked Liete. She sighed and gestured her head to Trinity.
" Look into her eyes," she said. " What do you see?" Yami looked deep into Trinity's green eyes, only to find a black fire burning within them. His eyes widened and Liete nodded. " It's the seal. Her soul cannot leave the Shadow Realm. Bakura made sure that she was not able to leave no matter what."
" W-what does this mean?" Trinity asked fearfully. Liete looked at Trinity with grief in her eyes.
" You soul must be set free forever," Liete responded.
" What?" Yugi asked. " What does that mean?" Liete walked over and picked up Trinity's Millennium Crest. She walked to Yami, placed it in his hand and closed his hand with the Crest in it.
" The Millennium Crest must be destroyed," Liete said hesitantly. " And only Yami can do it."
Difinity: Cliffie!!!
Yami: Again?!
Difinity: Yeah..anywho, sadly there will only be 2 more chapters of this fic. It's almost over people!!
Yami: ^-^ Yay. Then I'm free!!
Difinity: Oh no your not, little man.
Yami: Dang.
Difinity: Please Read+Review!! I love to hear what you've got to say.
Yami: And no flames, or I might have to send you to the Shadow Realm.
Difinity: Gee, thanks Yami!
Yami: ^-^;
Difinity: Till next updates amigos!!!