Chapter 10: Live Bait
A.N. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of the part of my story. The climax, if you will... anyway, I hope you like it! Don't forget to review!!! (Please)
Disclaimer: Does Kazuki Takahashi own Yu-Gi-Oh!? Yep. Is my name Kazuki Takahashi? IS IT?! Noooooo, my name is Seena. I think I made my point. I DON'T OWN YU-GI-OH!!!!!!!!!!! (Duh!)
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I flopped onto my bed, exhausted. Still, I couldn't remember feeling happier in such a long time... I was finally FREE from that annoying spirit!
But... what would I tell the others? I think Yuugi understands, but... what about the others? Jounouchi, Honda... those who were not my friends, who did not know me before...
I sighed. I'd see them in school - amazing how much I could miss such a thing like school! - tomorrow... Yuugi, Bakura and I could explain. But... would they accept? I'll just have to find out tomorrow... I'm too tired to think, anyway. Right now, I just want to enjoy myself...
I closed my eyes. Incredible, how you could be so happy, just because, well, you're you. I breathed in the sweet, clean air. I felt the wind from the fan dance through my hair. I had never felt better.
I wondered if Yami Bakura felt the same? He, too, had gotten what he wanted...
Stay still now, Anzu.
I am staying still. And even if I wasn't, I couldn't move that much. I'm only what, five inches tall? How much could I possibly move, really?
Let's not find out. Just stand still, won't you?
A flash of light, the feeling of falling and flying, and then, suddenly, darkness...
Wake up, won't you?
You've been laying there for the last ten minutes.
... ... ...I was worried... ... ...
IS THAT ALL YOU CAN SAY!?
... ... ...
...Thank you.
I sat up. I must have drifted off... but what woke me up? I wondered. It's only ten at night...
I looked around groggily. Everything looked peaceful... there was nothing but darkness...
A hand clasped my mouth, cutting off my shout of surprise. I was at a disadvantage, and I knew it - stomach-up is NOT a good position when in a fight. My eyes darted around for something to grab - but it was too late, my hands were pinned behind my back... tied. My attacker had me in a headlock; I could barely breathe. I looked around, panicked.
My attacker stood up, bringing me with him. I noticed vaguely that he didn't seem that tall... only about my height. Maybe even a little shorter. But his grip was powerful... I couldn't break free.
I struggled, trying to bite his hand, trying to do a backwards kick, trying to do anything... but nothing worked... it was futile to resist...
Something hit me in my lower back. It wasn't a blow - I had banged into something while I was struggling. It was pointy, but cold through my nightshirt. Metal? I had little time to dwell on my discovery, because I was now being gagged. My attacker worked quickly and efficiently; I wondered if he had done something like this before.
I shook my head, trying to throw off my attacker, as well as trying to clear it. After a moment, I sighed - my original panic was wearing off, and my calm, logical side was taking over. There would be no point in wasting my energy resisting... for now. I should save my energy, for when resistance might be more useful...
I couldn't resist any more, anyway. He delivered a sharp blow to my head... the darkness rose up to meet me, and I fainted.
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I awoke - if that's what you want to call it; it was more like being brought to life - in a strange world. At first, I thought I was floating in the sky, amoungst dark clouds. After a moment, once the bulk of my headache had cleared, I realized where I truly was.
The Shadow Realm.
Strange bits of light shimmered around me; they were shaped like golden blades. The... Swords of Revealing Light... so that's why... I can't move...
I must have spoken the words aloud. Very perceptive. a voice responded. You've only been unconscious for a few hours; I'm impressed.
Who... who's there? I cried. I couldn't see much of anything, my mind was still foggy. Who are you?
The figure stepped forward, and I gasped.
He smiled icily. Not quite. I'm the Spirit of his Puzzle.
I nodded my head (increasing the pain shooting through my skull), and whispered hoarsely, Yami Yuugi... why...? I thought that Yuugi understood...
Yami Yuugi shook his head. He did. He understood... but you hurt him. I can't let you hurt the boy I share a bond with. He loved that girl, the Spirit of the Scales... and you banished her, Hikari Anzu.
I gritted my teeth. But it was MY body! And it's not like I killed her. Yami Bakura has her soul. She's a doll! Yuugi saw the whole thing.
Yami Yuugi shrugged. He may have. My hikari, for some reason, will not let me have access to his memories of the event. All I can feel are his emotions, and they're a tangle. Grief, pain, hope, confusion... you will pay for hurting my aibou so. For hurting him and Yami Anzu!
I narrowed my eyes. Oh? Yami Anzu was in the wrong. She left me no choice. And if you want to kill me, why am I still here? Do you plan on torturing me instead? Or do you plan on using your Mind Crush, so I'll go insane and demented? Or do-
I only use my powers to bring justice to those that deserve it! Yami Yuugi's angry voice cut off mine.
I spat at his feet. You call that justice?! Destroying people's minds isn't justice, it's torture!
It's only what they deserve! he cried.
Oh? If you want to punish the wrongdoers, then do everyone a favour and Mind Crush yourself!
He seemed genuinely shocked. Me!? Why? I have done no wrong...
I laughed. Really? Oh, I see. So holding me here against my will isn't wrong. Destroying other people's lives isn't wrong. I understand. Oh, I understand! By this time, I was laughing so loudly, my sides hurt.
I have my reasons. And my reason for not killing you - yet - is because you are the key to getting the Spirit of the Scales back. If I kill you, or Mind Crush you, Yami Anzu will feel the consequences when she returns to your body.
I snorted. What makes you think she'll be coming back? I'm not connected to her spirit anymore. You can't summon her through me!
It was Yami Yuugi's turn to smile. Maybe not. Or perhaps I can... while I cannot summon Yami Anzu directly by means of your soul, I can, in effect, summon her carrier...
I raised my eyebrows, puzzled. ...Yami Bakura? ... ...Are you going to make Ryou give you the doll?
Yami Yuugi shook his head. No... I do not think the Spirit of the Ring would let that happen. His control over Ryou is very strong, as of late...
I sighed in aggregation. Then WHAT exactly do you hope to do? What do you mean? Our souls aren't bonded, so how could you call Yami Bakura through me?!
He smiled, sending chills down my spine. I never said I could summon him through you... but I can summon him by you... After all, I have something he wants.
At first, I thought he was referring to his Millennium Puzzle, but when his eyes, full of meaning, met mine, I understood what he truly meant. My eyes opened wide in surprise. W-what? Why would Yami Bakura care about my fate? What's it to him if I live or die... why does it matter? He got what he wanted, so why should he care? Why would he... why would he care about me...?
Yami Yuugi only grinned. You can ask him yourself when he gets here. He's on his way now...
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A CLIFFIE!!!! Don't you all just HATE when I end my chapters like that? *giggles innocently* You know what? I just noticed, Yami Yuugi is the villain in all of my fanfics. I don't hate him or anything, but I just get... annoyed that he's so perfect of all the time. He wins at everything. How boring. But I do respect him, a little, kind of. So don't flame me! Not unless you actually have a point to make! Then its not flames, it's an argument - and I LOOOOVE arguments. Debates are so much fun! ^_^ I also love compliments. ^_^ Well, whatever you feel, please review! Thanks, I really appreciate it!