Bloodied White Cross

By Origami Hoshi, Spinel Sun, and Hikari no Genki

Disclaimer: Look, I mean, does it LOOK like we own it? ;; Seriously…

Chapter 16: Turning Tides

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Suppi: AHHHH!!!

Ori: -obliviously listening to Independent by Ayumi Hamasaki- Sou daremo kono atarashii jidai o mukaeru mitai ne..

Suppi: -clears throat- Eh hem.. I said, "AHHHH!!"

Gen: -looks up from InuYasha manga- Eh? Mushrooms. Sorry, what?

Suppi: -points-

Gen: AHHHHHHHHHHHH! Mushrooms.

Ori: What's up?! Why do you guys keep faintly yelling?

Gen: -points- Mushrooms.

Ori: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Suppi: ;; Yeah, I know.

Meta: Uhm.. Hi? –wonders why everyone is pointing at her and screaming-

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            "My,  my… Puppy sure is traveling fast today", Seto commented sarcastically, watching Jou lag along behind, a frown crossing over his features as he yelled, defending himself, "Hey! I almost died of.. something.. back there! I've been through a traumatic experience!" Seto chuckled and stopped to wait for him.

            "So, let me get this straight…", Jou panted, coming to a stop by Seto and taking a breather, "Marik an' that Kiram kid get the weapons and we unlock the main lab… Then we play the prisoner and you guys play…"

            "The big bad clones", Seto replied, "And the doctor won't know what hit him." Jou grinned just a little bit. Finally, some action in this place.

            "Right, sounds good!"

            "Of course it does, you didn't come up with it."

            Jou gave him a reproachful look, retorting, "You're soo.. evil!" Seto rewarded him with another chuckle before the clone decided to start walking again. Jou sighed and dragged himself after his blue-eyed unofficial koi.

            "Don't worry… It's only a little ways more…"

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            Ryou tilted his head to the side and blinked. It took him a while to register what the clone had told him. Let's go for a walk. Walk. He slowly stood. Bakura watched him impatiently, but didn't say anything more.

            "A walk?", he asked hesitantly, "Wouldn't it be faster if w--"

            The other growled low in his throat, "Do I need to remind you who's in charge here, little snake? Have you forgotten so easily?" Ryou shook his head quick, "No, sir." Good. The irritated mental voice echoed in his head.

            "We're almost there anyways…", the clone said, voice quiet and a little softer, "I could use a stroll." Ryou nodded submissively, waiting for another order..

            "Yessi—nani?!", Ryou began, shocked.

            For one moment, he felt arms wrap themselves around him. A quiet voice.

            "Ryou…"

            "H-hai…", he replied nervously. Ryou. My name?

            With out warning both boys leaped off the building, in a brilliant rush of air. Ryou had no time to comprehend what was going on. But.. He felt his feet reach the ground as the other's hit the ground with a thud. Instantly, he was released.

            The two walked on in silence.

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            Yuugi sat, afraid that he would wake the sleeping clone by moving. He reached over slowly for the blanket he had abandoned. The teen draped it over Yami, sighing a little bit. The clone's face was so peaceful it was hard to believe that he was created to kill… So beautiful…

            Yami turned in his sleep so that his face was practically into the couch. Am I beautiful? He commented suddenly, causing Yuugi to almost fall over with shock. Y-yami? You were awake? No. Yami admited. But, who am I to sleep through compliments?

            Yuugi blushed slightly and murmured, "I'm sorry for waking you up." Yami remained silent, still facing the couch, hiding his pleasure. It's nothing. It was a pleasant awakening, if nothing else.

            Yuugi sighed. Atleast the sugar has worn off…

            Suddenly the door burst open, causing both boys to fall off the couch in a very incrimminating position. In came Sonoka and Hanako.

            "WHOA!! We interuptin' something here?", Sono commented, blinking.

            "NO!", both boys yelled, hopping up instantly and dusting themselves off, a soft blush apparent on their faces. Sono and Hana just chuckled.

            "Get in the car. We headin' over on a rescue mission", Hana told them, smiling and filing her nails.

            "Wait, but Bakura and Ryou just headed for the labs", Yuugi protested, "They expect us to be here."

            "No such luck. We're going. All of us", Sono replied gravely, "Kamisadae-san is dead. The target in on the lose. Our allies, if there are any, will need all the help they can get."

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            Kiram and Marik walked, absently holding each other's hands. Marik felt a lot better now that he carried his wire in his pocket. Kiram always seemed to feel fine. The younger hummed a tune as they walked quickly down the halls to the labs.

            "Hey.. Kiram…", Marik commented, "What do you think happened to Yami, Bakura, Ryou, and Yuugi?" Kiram looked up and blinked. I dunno. Askings someone else, Marik-koi. I dunno anything 'bout Yami-leader, 'Kura-guy.

            "Right now", Kiram said outloud, somewhat seriously, "We should worry about the task at hand."

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Meta: -stands on top of three authoresses- SO… YOU DARE, EH?!?!

Suppi: @___@ Sowwy, Meta-chan. Only a joke!

Gen: @___X Honest! Mushrooms.

Ori: X___X YEAH!!
Meta: -grumpy- I come back for one stinky chapter and I don't even get a proper welcome..

Three: Sorry! ^__~() ^__^() ~__^()

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