No Yugi-oh owning…
Draggy: Uh, don't look now but I droned on at the end, so the story's not as long as one might think…
Chapter seven: Out Of The Pharaoh's Clutches
Bakura sat there, defeated. There was nothing he could do. No way to escape. He was doomed. Soon he would simply be a memory, but… only Malik would mourn his death and… Malik was going to… Malik would be-. Bakura looked up at his friend. Malik laid basically wilted up on the beheading platform. His chest rose slightly then fell faintly. Bakura HAD to at least try. …But what could he do? What could he possibly do!?!
There was no time to think on this, no time for a plan. …They were here. Bakura's hand darted for the dagger; his fingers entwined the hilt just as Tsar threw multiple daggers at him. Bakura closed his eyes and waited for the daggers to bury themselves in his flesh. Thump-thump---thump-thump-thump. Bakura opened his eyes in time to see both the pharaoh and high-priest jump out of the way from the now grounded daggers. Magic unused fading from hands and rod. The once trembling boy swivelled around to see Tsar standing behind him, glaring at him.
Tsar hurriedly snatched at the Shadow Key. They had to escape. Another dagger was in his hand in seconds, he threw it directly at the now rebalancing pharaoh. Sa-Kaiba had noticed Tsar's hand movements and had just enough time to knock the pharaoh down. The dagger missed, Tsar cursed. Sa-Kaiba, now on the ground beside the pharaoh lifted the golden rod at his side and sent some kind of magical blast at the two thieves. Tsar shoved Bakura before dodging himself.
Bakura fell to the floor with and 'eouf' but had the smarts to get up quickly. He glanced left; Tsar and Sa-Kaiba were battling it out. The pharaoh was watching with interest, flame growing in his palm. No one was watching him… so naturally he ran. However, this movement seemed to attract Sa-Yugi-oh's attention; he hurled the now grown fireball at what he once thought was a traitor but reasoned that out since his guards wouldn't be so disrespectful, that and the fact that this boy must be a friend to the thief.
The fake guard hadn't looked back, his concentration being on simply reaching the platform where Malik rested. The fireball connected with his back and he fell forward in pain. The fire from the ball spread and the startled Bakura ripped the guards shirt off before throwing it to the ground in a fury. His back hurt where the fireball had connected but he knew it wasn't burned, just… hurt. The pharaoh smiled, obviously thinking that Bakura's little dance he had previously performed was in fact funny. He wanted to scream out at the pharaoh, punch him, kick him, anything, ANYTHING! But what could he honestly do, How could he possibly escape, things once again seemed hopeless.
His eyes darted towards the commotion Tsar and Sa-Kaiba were making, the pharaoh's attention was now also on the battle. Apparently Tsar had leaned a few magic tricks, but how? Sa-Kaiba stood tall, but agitated, like Tsar was a little housefly that no matter what you did you just couldn't swat. He raised his Rod and a purplish light shot out at the thief, Tsar threw a dagger at it just as quickly. As the dagger made contact with the deadly purple beam it seemed to glow black and the beam dissipated into nothingness, however this did not stop the dagger from continuing its deadly journey towards Sa-Kaiba, who was a little more than shocked to say the least.
"No!" Sa-Yugi-oh's hand lashed out, as the dagger was first unleashed from Tsar's hand. Flame shot out and the pharaoh just prayed it would hit its target.
It didn't.
The pharaoh stood there… shocked. Watching in horror. Bakura watched long enough to see Sa-Kaiba instinctively hold out the rod. The dagger smashed into it before falling to the floor. Then he continued his run to the stand where Malik was sleeping. Briefly noting the pharaoh going to the priest's side. Hastily he picked Malik up and balanced him on his back so only Malik's front had pressure applied, leaving the sores on his back strain-free. Then, while all eyes were on the raging battle he jumped from the stands, which nearly made him fall face first, before darting into the shadows.
Tsar noted Bakura's leave but was WAY to busy to do anything about it. Sa-Kaiba seemed to be too startled to realize he was nearly killed; the pharaoh was enraged and had stood in front of his shaken friend. "You, you, you fiend! You shall pay dearly for what you almost accomplished for if you would've succeeded in killing the priest I swear your life would be that of utmost torture!" The pharaoh's eyes seemed to burn hatred and Tsar found himself, very, very afraid. He had officially earned the pharaoh's wrath. …That was not a good thing.
Sa-Yugi-oh glowed black adding to the fear he had created for Tsar. His outfit shifted as if a breeze was near blowing in every direction. A cold smile plastered itself on his face as he clapped his hands together. He slowly pulled them apart showing the difficulty and suffering this was causing. As the space between his hands grew and grew Tsar cringed back as he saw- a black void… the Shadow Realm. He stumbled a little before turning on his heels and attempted a quick dash to escape, however Sa-Yugi-oh had already created a fairly large tare. What appeared to be a huge slimy tentacle lashed out and grabbed Tsar who struggled and screamed wildly before the tentacle reeled back. The tare to the Shadow Realm closed just as Tsar was dragged in. Tiny scratch marks' embedded in the sand was all that was left.
The crowd stared in awe at the power of the pharaoh. All forgot about the beheading and simply stared wide-jawed. Sa-Yugi-oh, for his part turned his attention towards his friend. "Are you, are you okay?" Sa-Kaiba looked up, just as much in awe before responding with a smile. "You learned a new trick," his face grew serious, "but-"
"I know but I was so mad. You nearly died!" Sa-Yugi-oh looked almost fearful, maybe in disbelief.
The high priest nodded. "I'll try to stay alive longer just to make sure your okay, come, let's go inside." The pharaoh nodded, only too happy to comply and the two headed inside, leaving the matter of the crowd to someone else. Once inside Sa-Yugi-oh staggered a bit before grasping Sa-Kaiba's shoulder in an attempt to balance himself. The priest looked worried. "That was extremely effortful, wasn't it? Hold on. I'll get you to your chamber. You can rest there undisturbed." The pharaoh nodded even as his eyes were already starting to droop, Sa-Kaiba put a hand around his friend's waist to help balance him before starting their journey through the palace.
He deposited the sleeping pharaoh in the grand luxuries chamber that was royalties. As soon as his face had touched the pillow Sa-Kaiba knew the pharaoh was already in a deep sleep, his body tired from the strain. Creating a hole to the shadow realm wasn't just amazing it was… not suppose to have been done at all. The Shadow monsters were imprisoned there a millennia ago due to the fowl deeds they had wreaked upon the earth. People- especially pharaohs, have been able to go into the "Shadow Realm" but never has a creature ever succeeded in getting out… nevertheless the monster had obeyed Sa-Yugi-oh, why? Was he that powerful? …And without the help of the diadem that the priest knew possessed some sort of Shadow item, although that was as far as his knowledge reached. He sat down, mind in deep thought. He didn't even know the golden Rod was also created by the Shadows.
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Bakura finally staggered into their hideout. Relieved to finally get Malik's weight off his back, which was still a little sore after the pharaoh's cursed fire attack. He hastily laid out some of the shabby curtainy fabrics as a bed. He placed Malik upon that before exiting the remainder of the once proud house. Of course he didn't get far after realizing he was still wearing those Ra forsaken clothes of the pharaoh's guards. He sighed as he re-entered the broken house. He rummaged through the bag he had taken with him from the hideout until he found a few select clothes. Preferable ones with a hood on before exiting the building once more.
Unfortunately one of the reason's this sector of the city was abandoned, other then it was the outskirts and old, was that it was so verry far from the Nile, hence water was harder to come by, hence he needed to buy some, if possible without being noticed. That was why he had chosen a hooded garment; his hair was a dead giveaway. So, reluctantly he left Malik's side in search of water.
Malik woke alone, scared and confused. At first his eyes had opened slowly, re-adjusting to the light as necessary but that took no time. It was just his mind taking longer. Finally he came to grasp the fact that he was still indeed alive. He shot up and looked around frantically. He couldn't believe it, he was safe, safe!? But how? It took only seconds longer for Malik to realize he was in a familiar place and less time still to note he actually knew where this place was. He stilled his voice. "Bakura! Bakura, are you here!" No answer. Malik shrugged it off knowing Bakura must be all right, he has to for his mind wouldn't allow him to even think the possibility that he wasn't.
The sand haired boy relaxed in his shady bed. He allowed himself to position his back on the bed but that had gone awry for as soon as he had done so he gave a 'yelp' in pain. Oh, so that was why he was so afraid. Suddenly Bakura dashed into the room, a wide and scared face on but calmed down when he saw Malik rubbing his back. Bakura's face turned from that of utmost worry to happiness to concern. He smiled then, a warm wonderful smile at his friend before quickly sitting beside him. "You… okay?"
Malik was better then okay, he lived and his friend… "Bakura, you saved me?" Wonder evident on his face.
"Of course Malik, how could I do anything else, just-" Bakura stopped mid-sentence not intending to continue but Malik seemed to say 'go on,' so he continued. "What were you thinking?"
Malik had to actually think upon what Bakura was referring to before his face changed to understanding. "I- I don't know really. It was a- a misunderstanding actually. The Shadow marauders were there and I think I had tried to stop them." Bakura slapped his head. "Well that was silly of you, you'll be okay though… right Malik." Malik winced slightly from his sores but had agreed. "Yeah, I'll be okay in a few days or so."
"…Good." Bakura quickly got up and left Malik, who sat there wondering what he had done. However that thought didn't get far because Bakura was back, pail in one hand and bag in the other. Before he could ask what Bakura was doing Bakura ripped apart some clothing that had actually been hanging from his arm. "What are yo-", "Shirsh." Bakura pushed Malik onto his stomach after pulling his friends tattered shirt off. Malik was still overly clueless. Then he heard a 'rrriiiiiiiipppppppppp' sound, then another and another. Malik stayed quiet although curiosity was getting the better of him. And then there was pain, cool relieving, and stinging pain. Bakura had put something cold and wet on his back.
Bakura dunked another strip of cloth in the water then placed it on Malik's back. Malik would always jump slightly before letting out a slight breath. But it couldn't be helped. If ever these wounds were to heal properly then they would have to be cleaned out. This was fact to Bakura. Besides, sand inside would only permanent the wound. It took a while but the wounds were eventually cleaned and wrapped. Malik was just too happy to know it was finally over. Then Bakura pulled back and admired his handy work.
…It was, err, good enough.
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Draggy: *Eyes twitching rapidly*
Draggy's yami: Uh, you okay?
Draggy: I- I- I made a mistake! *starts sobbing uncontrollably*
Draggy's yami: Uh, I don't actually go through all the troub- urr- fun to read your err, wonderful Yugi-oh fanfics so I wouldn't know what yer talking about. It can't be that bad since nobody noticed it.
Draggy: Yeah but, but…
Draggy's Yami: *Sigh* Okay, what'd you do?
Draggy: *sob* Bakura's outfit magically changed from that of a guard to that of a thief's in the last chapter. *sigh*
Draggy's Yami: That's IT! *clomps Draggy* That's what's gotten you so worked up. Oy!
Draggy: In case anyone's wondering where I went after saying I wasn't gonna go anywhere well… BLAME SCHOOL! I mean Grrr.
Draggy's yami: Allow me to translate. Draggy has been very busy doing accumulating activities, which for those who don't know what they are, umm, basically, you know how exams are 30% of your final mark, well, an accumulating activity is a project that splits that 30%. For example both her fashion and art were 15% of her final leaving exams at 15%. Long explanation but they had to get done. (She's really bent on grades) *rolls eyes* crazy ain't it.
Draggy: What? Some of us like good marks. And don't say art wouldn't take me too long, I had millions of projects to finish. *shudders*
Draggy's yami: Yeah, but then she spent Christmas money and bought Budokai! Hehe, sorry for you, she's been playing on that game console all week. *smiles* with me! Hahaha. (I love androids!)
Draggy: GOHON!
Draggy's yami: ANDROIDS!
Draggy: GOHON!
Draggy's yami: ANDROIDS!
*we pause here as fighting for better characters continue*
Draggy's yami: 17 and 18!
Draggy: Gohon! Kid Gohon, Teen Gohon and (heehee) The Great Saiyaman! (He's funny, all his attacks begin with 'justice')
Draggy's yami: No! AN-DROIDS!
Draggy: No! GO-HON!
*let's just fast forward shall we…*
Draggy: *scratches head* well, if that just wasn't a waste of your time…. Oh well.
Draggy:
Oh and, yes, yes there is a CardCaptor movie. Two actually. The one I was referring to is *yay* after Li confesses his love for Sakura but she has yet to answer him. It's so great. You know how Li was always blushing at Sakura, …well, now she's constantly blushing at him! *soo good* Also there's an un-captured card, the negative to the positive of the Clow/Sakura cards. (Clow cards are all positive, but there was one card created to be the negative one, so the one card is extremely powerful), that is stealing all the cards and basically voiding the city of all life/objects. Anyway I thought it was extremely good, only… you can only find it subtitled (to my knowledge).
Now the other one which is the more common one (because it has been shown on the TV a couple times… meaning I've taped it) takes place when the cards are still being captured. The arrow cards capture is shown at the beginning of this, anyway, Sakura wins a trip to Hong Kong (Madison, Tory, and Julian accompanying her) on Spring break I think, anyway they find Li and Meilin who went back to Hong Kong (Li originally living there) to show his report card to his mother. ANYWAY, a spirit that was sealed by Clow Reed had been trying to reach him (due to their past history (love not hatred)) but had contacted the new Clow holder instead. She became very mad and was bent on getting Sakura thinking she had lied about Clow's death. Well, I'd say more but that would ruin the story. Anyway, so yes, there are CardCaptor movies and they are really good. Try to find them if you can!
Draggy: Me again. Gee I really should update a lot more often. I have so much to say. Thank you all for reviewing my story, it really does mean a lot to me. But as always I seem to have some sort of question. ….yami:
Draggy's yami: …fine, I'll ask it for you! (go androids!) *clears throat rather loudly* Her skill testing question is… Does anyone know why she put the Sa in front of Yugi-oh's and Kaiba's name? I don't, but I don't particularly care, as might you soo…
Draggy: I don't know what my prize is as if yet, but I'll figure one out…. Did you know it took me like five days to write this, five days! How craptacular is that. Every single damn time I went on the computer something happened, a friend showed up, brother wanted it, or I'd simply get sidetracked. (I got distracted with a movie maker program and I'm at about 50 slides to making a 12 second film.. currently at least. Does anyone else have Bryce 2, it's a cool computer program that makes up 3-D scenarios, it's what I'm using, the camera is slowly (or so it seems) going through it. ^-^)