Chapter 4
Nuriko: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh...I only own my O.C, Hikari. So...don't sue me...
-Hikari-
I woke up and instantly knew something was wrong. Everything was quiet; I could usually hear Ryou up and about. I crept out of bed and walked to his room.
"Ryou...? Hey, are you up?" I asked quietly, no reply. I opened the door a crack and then just a little more... The door hit something, causing it to stop.
"Ryou?" I walked through the crack between the door and the wall and stood shocked for a moment. Ryou was lying face down on the floor. Large purple and blue bruises were on his face, arms and legs. There were probably more too.
"Hey Ryou, wake up!" I gently shook him. He stayed asleep.
"Ryou, please, come on, wake up!" He groaned slightly and weakly opened his eyes.
"What happened?" I ask, my eyes wandering over his figure.
"N-nothing" He grimaced causing me to notice a small cut on his arm as well as his face.
"Wait, I'll be right back" I said. I ran into the bathroom and opened the cabinet. Pulling out a few band-aids and Neosporin I then ran back to him room.
"Can you sit up?" I ask. He nods and I help him sit up against the wall. I take my time to fix his cuts and help him to lay on his bed.
"You should rest now" I covered him up. He mouthed 'thank you' as I turned and left the room.
-Ryou-
I was woken up on a whole lot of pain. Not the worst I had ever felt but still pretty bad. Hikari knelt by me with a concerned look. She asked what happened but I couldn't tell her that my Yami did this, he wouldn't be happy. She fixed me up and helped me to bed. As I fell asleep I hoped things would get better after this, but with my luck, they'd become worse.
-Hikari-
I knew who it was, who hurt Ryou. Instead of heading to my room I walked across the hall to Bakura's room. I didn't bother to knock on the door, I just walked right in. Bakura was sitting on the bed, staring off into space. As I enter he looks up slightly.
"Why?" I ask. He looks surprised.
"Why what?"
"Why did you hurt Ryou?" He stays quiet.
"Tell me!!" I yell.
"To teach him his place" He replies. "And I think you should learn yours too!" He grabs my wrist. It hurts.
"Stop it!"
"Not until you know who is in charge" he tightens his grip. Tears begin to well in my eyes.
"From now on, you'll listen to what I say and follow my instructions. Got it?" He asked, his brown eyes glaring at me.
"You're not the Bakura I saw yesterday" My statement caught him off guard.
"What?"
"Yesterday...when Malik, you and I were dancing. You were different...this isn't really you!" I choke back a cry.
"What do you know?! That was all an act you fool!" He said back to me.
"No!" I screamed and broke away from his grip. I fled out the door and into the rain that had begun. I ran for a long time but didn't hear Bakura following so I slowly stopped running and slowed to a walk. The light rain had begun to grow stronger as I walked down one unknown street after another. The water had long soaked through my long sleep pants and t-shirt. I wore no shoes and my feet were probably cut from glass in the road. I couldn't feel it though, I couldn't feel anything. I just couldn't accept the fact that the Bakura I had encountered a while ago...was the real him. Everything in my mind told me that he was ruthless, cold and cruel...yet those thoughts all seemed to end on the kiss he had given me. It was filled with warmth and a hint of love...
-Bakura-
I watched as the girl ran from the room and down the stairs.
"That'll teach her" I said to myself. I stared at the wall again.
'But...was that really the best thing to do?' I stopped myself. Why was I thinking this way? I never used to feel these worthless emotions and I didn't need to start now...
"I'm glad se's gone...why should I care what happens to her...?"
-Hikari-
I continued to walk as the rain poured down my face, hair and back. I shivered and crossed my arms over my chest. A sudden noise startled me. Was it crying...? No, it was a motorcycle. As it came closer it pulled to a stop. The driver pulled off his helmet and his golden blonde hair fell gently on his shoulders.
"Malik?"
"Hikari...? Is that really you?" His lavender eyes are filled with questioning. I nod.
"What are you doing walking in the rain?" He asks.
"I got in a fight with Bakura..."
"Well, you need to get inside. Here" He hands me his helmet. "You can crash at my sister's and my place"
"What about you?" I gesture towards the helmet in his hands.
"Don't worry as long as the cops don't catch me, I'm fine" he smiles and straps the helmet on me.
"Hold on" he tells me "I'd hate to end up killing you" The engine revs up and we drive off. I wrap my arms around Malik's waist and lean my head on his back.
'I'm suddenly...so sleepy...'
-Malik-
I saw a figure walking down the street, the hair is what caught my attention, it had to be Hikari. I pulled over and we talked for a minute before I invited her to my home. She looked terrible, she was soaked and her eyes were red. She had been crying, hard. On the way back I felt her either fall asleep or pass out. I thanked Ra that her grip was still tight because I had meant it when I said I didn't want her to die. When I got back to the apartment I carried her up to where I lived with Isis.
'She's so light!' I thought as I entered floor number 2. I managed to open the door and carry her inside. Isis was up making breakfast when I walked in. When she saw us she nearly dropped a glass.
"Oh no, Malik, what happened?" She ran towards the spare bedroom, gesturing for me to follow. I lay her down on the bed and leave as Isis changes her. She opens the door when she is finished.
"So?"
"She was walking by herself in the rain. She said she got in a fight with Bakura..." I said as I take off my wet shirt and pull out a towel from the closet to dry off with. "It's really pouring out there"
"Malik...I think she has the beginnings of a fever. Could you get me some medicine and water for when she wakes up?" I nod and leave for a moment and head to the kitchen. When I return Isis has pulled a chair up next to the bed and is reading a book.
"Here" I say as I hand her the medicine. I pull up a chair next to my sister and sit for a moment just watching Hikari sleep.
"Looks like the rain has stopped" Isis looked out the window and stood "I need to run to the store. I will be back in about an hour. Make sure she takes her medicine" Isis leaves the room and I hear her slip on her shoes and walk out the door. I sigh.
"Thanks Isis..." I wonder why my sister must leave at all the worst times. I turn my attention back to Hikari. Gently I move a piece of hair from her forehead. He eyes slowly open and I pull my hand away quickly, blushing slightly.
"...Am I at your home now Malik?" She asks. I nod a pick up the medicine and water. I watch as she takes the medicine and drinks some water.
"Do you feel alright?" I ask.
"I guess, a little tired. Thank you by the way"
"Oh, you're welcome"
"I feel kind of bad about running away...I shouldn't have left Ryou by himself..." She turned away before continuing. "I don't want him to be hurt by Bakura anymore"
"I understand...I know how he can be sometimes. He's not really that bad though" I reply.
'How come she keeps thinking about him all the time? Is it possible that she's in love with him...even after what he has hurt her?'
-Hikari-
I continue to talk to Malik for a while, surprisingly enough he continues to listen to me as well. Most people I have encountered have cared little or none about what I've had to say.
"Looks like I might have to miss school tomorrow...Malik, don't you go to school?" I ask. He can't be too much older than Ryou and the others.
"Nah, Isis home schools me. I want to start a regular public school though. It has to be more fun. Maybe you can help me to convince her?" I nod.
"Maybe I could go to your school even...and protect you" he winks playfully and I laugh.
"I'd like that" I reply. He smiles.
"I'm not sure if you want to...but Domino High is sponsoring a large dance this Friday...would you like to go with me?" He blushed slightly.
'Woah...Malik is asking me to a dance?' My mind flashes to Bakura for a moment. I sigh. 'Nothing will ever happen between him and I'
"Yes Malik, I'd love to go with you" I should just forget all about Bakura...and about that kiss.
Nuriko: Okay, hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Thank you Shadow_Assassin01 on the advice about declaimers. Oh and to everyone else who reviewed, thank you all so much. I really appreciate it ^_^
Hikari: Woah...so I'm going on a date with Malik now?
Nuriko: Yeah, why?
Hikari: Cool! He's a lot cuter than Bakura.
Bakura: Hey! \_/
Malik: Bakura, you shouldn't deny the truth.
Bakura: Grr...
Hikari: Then again Otogi is cute and so is Ryou...
Nuriko: Oh no...you got her started...
Hikari: And Joey, Yami Yugi, Seto, Yugi...
Malik and Bakura: O.o; okay...
Nuriko: Sorry hun but you're gonna be stuck with Yami Bakura in my fic.
Hikari: Thanks...
Nuriko: Oh come on, you act like it's a bad thing.
Hikari: Well he's only a few thousand years old!!!
Nuriko and Bakura: So?
Hikari: Ugh I give up I'm going to my trailer.
Nuriko: Everyone please review!!!
Nuriko: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh...I only own my O.C, Hikari. So...don't sue me...
-Hikari-
I woke up and instantly knew something was wrong. Everything was quiet; I could usually hear Ryou up and about. I crept out of bed and walked to his room.
"Ryou...? Hey, are you up?" I asked quietly, no reply. I opened the door a crack and then just a little more... The door hit something, causing it to stop.
"Ryou?" I walked through the crack between the door and the wall and stood shocked for a moment. Ryou was lying face down on the floor. Large purple and blue bruises were on his face, arms and legs. There were probably more too.
"Hey Ryou, wake up!" I gently shook him. He stayed asleep.
"Ryou, please, come on, wake up!" He groaned slightly and weakly opened his eyes.
"What happened?" I ask, my eyes wandering over his figure.
"N-nothing" He grimaced causing me to notice a small cut on his arm as well as his face.
"Wait, I'll be right back" I said. I ran into the bathroom and opened the cabinet. Pulling out a few band-aids and Neosporin I then ran back to him room.
"Can you sit up?" I ask. He nods and I help him sit up against the wall. I take my time to fix his cuts and help him to lay on his bed.
"You should rest now" I covered him up. He mouthed 'thank you' as I turned and left the room.
-Ryou-
I was woken up on a whole lot of pain. Not the worst I had ever felt but still pretty bad. Hikari knelt by me with a concerned look. She asked what happened but I couldn't tell her that my Yami did this, he wouldn't be happy. She fixed me up and helped me to bed. As I fell asleep I hoped things would get better after this, but with my luck, they'd become worse.
-Hikari-
I knew who it was, who hurt Ryou. Instead of heading to my room I walked across the hall to Bakura's room. I didn't bother to knock on the door, I just walked right in. Bakura was sitting on the bed, staring off into space. As I enter he looks up slightly.
"Why?" I ask. He looks surprised.
"Why what?"
"Why did you hurt Ryou?" He stays quiet.
"Tell me!!" I yell.
"To teach him his place" He replies. "And I think you should learn yours too!" He grabs my wrist. It hurts.
"Stop it!"
"Not until you know who is in charge" he tightens his grip. Tears begin to well in my eyes.
"From now on, you'll listen to what I say and follow my instructions. Got it?" He asked, his brown eyes glaring at me.
"You're not the Bakura I saw yesterday" My statement caught him off guard.
"What?"
"Yesterday...when Malik, you and I were dancing. You were different...this isn't really you!" I choke back a cry.
"What do you know?! That was all an act you fool!" He said back to me.
"No!" I screamed and broke away from his grip. I fled out the door and into the rain that had begun. I ran for a long time but didn't hear Bakura following so I slowly stopped running and slowed to a walk. The light rain had begun to grow stronger as I walked down one unknown street after another. The water had long soaked through my long sleep pants and t-shirt. I wore no shoes and my feet were probably cut from glass in the road. I couldn't feel it though, I couldn't feel anything. I just couldn't accept the fact that the Bakura I had encountered a while ago...was the real him. Everything in my mind told me that he was ruthless, cold and cruel...yet those thoughts all seemed to end on the kiss he had given me. It was filled with warmth and a hint of love...
-Bakura-
I watched as the girl ran from the room and down the stairs.
"That'll teach her" I said to myself. I stared at the wall again.
'But...was that really the best thing to do?' I stopped myself. Why was I thinking this way? I never used to feel these worthless emotions and I didn't need to start now...
"I'm glad se's gone...why should I care what happens to her...?"
-Hikari-
I continued to walk as the rain poured down my face, hair and back. I shivered and crossed my arms over my chest. A sudden noise startled me. Was it crying...? No, it was a motorcycle. As it came closer it pulled to a stop. The driver pulled off his helmet and his golden blonde hair fell gently on his shoulders.
"Malik?"
"Hikari...? Is that really you?" His lavender eyes are filled with questioning. I nod.
"What are you doing walking in the rain?" He asks.
"I got in a fight with Bakura..."
"Well, you need to get inside. Here" He hands me his helmet. "You can crash at my sister's and my place"
"What about you?" I gesture towards the helmet in his hands.
"Don't worry as long as the cops don't catch me, I'm fine" he smiles and straps the helmet on me.
"Hold on" he tells me "I'd hate to end up killing you" The engine revs up and we drive off. I wrap my arms around Malik's waist and lean my head on his back.
'I'm suddenly...so sleepy...'
-Malik-
I saw a figure walking down the street, the hair is what caught my attention, it had to be Hikari. I pulled over and we talked for a minute before I invited her to my home. She looked terrible, she was soaked and her eyes were red. She had been crying, hard. On the way back I felt her either fall asleep or pass out. I thanked Ra that her grip was still tight because I had meant it when I said I didn't want her to die. When I got back to the apartment I carried her up to where I lived with Isis.
'She's so light!' I thought as I entered floor number 2. I managed to open the door and carry her inside. Isis was up making breakfast when I walked in. When she saw us she nearly dropped a glass.
"Oh no, Malik, what happened?" She ran towards the spare bedroom, gesturing for me to follow. I lay her down on the bed and leave as Isis changes her. She opens the door when she is finished.
"So?"
"She was walking by herself in the rain. She said she got in a fight with Bakura..." I said as I take off my wet shirt and pull out a towel from the closet to dry off with. "It's really pouring out there"
"Malik...I think she has the beginnings of a fever. Could you get me some medicine and water for when she wakes up?" I nod and leave for a moment and head to the kitchen. When I return Isis has pulled a chair up next to the bed and is reading a book.
"Here" I say as I hand her the medicine. I pull up a chair next to my sister and sit for a moment just watching Hikari sleep.
"Looks like the rain has stopped" Isis looked out the window and stood "I need to run to the store. I will be back in about an hour. Make sure she takes her medicine" Isis leaves the room and I hear her slip on her shoes and walk out the door. I sigh.
"Thanks Isis..." I wonder why my sister must leave at all the worst times. I turn my attention back to Hikari. Gently I move a piece of hair from her forehead. He eyes slowly open and I pull my hand away quickly, blushing slightly.
"...Am I at your home now Malik?" She asks. I nod a pick up the medicine and water. I watch as she takes the medicine and drinks some water.
"Do you feel alright?" I ask.
"I guess, a little tired. Thank you by the way"
"Oh, you're welcome"
"I feel kind of bad about running away...I shouldn't have left Ryou by himself..." She turned away before continuing. "I don't want him to be hurt by Bakura anymore"
"I understand...I know how he can be sometimes. He's not really that bad though" I reply.
'How come she keeps thinking about him all the time? Is it possible that she's in love with him...even after what he has hurt her?'
-Hikari-
I continue to talk to Malik for a while, surprisingly enough he continues to listen to me as well. Most people I have encountered have cared little or none about what I've had to say.
"Looks like I might have to miss school tomorrow...Malik, don't you go to school?" I ask. He can't be too much older than Ryou and the others.
"Nah, Isis home schools me. I want to start a regular public school though. It has to be more fun. Maybe you can help me to convince her?" I nod.
"Maybe I could go to your school even...and protect you" he winks playfully and I laugh.
"I'd like that" I reply. He smiles.
"I'm not sure if you want to...but Domino High is sponsoring a large dance this Friday...would you like to go with me?" He blushed slightly.
'Woah...Malik is asking me to a dance?' My mind flashes to Bakura for a moment. I sigh. 'Nothing will ever happen between him and I'
"Yes Malik, I'd love to go with you" I should just forget all about Bakura...and about that kiss.
Nuriko: Okay, hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Thank you Shadow_Assassin01 on the advice about declaimers. Oh and to everyone else who reviewed, thank you all so much. I really appreciate it ^_^
Hikari: Woah...so I'm going on a date with Malik now?
Nuriko: Yeah, why?
Hikari: Cool! He's a lot cuter than Bakura.
Bakura: Hey! \_/
Malik: Bakura, you shouldn't deny the truth.
Bakura: Grr...
Hikari: Then again Otogi is cute and so is Ryou...
Nuriko: Oh no...you got her started...
Hikari: And Joey, Yami Yugi, Seto, Yugi...
Malik and Bakura: O.o; okay...
Nuriko: Sorry hun but you're gonna be stuck with Yami Bakura in my fic.
Hikari: Thanks...
Nuriko: Oh come on, you act like it's a bad thing.
Hikari: Well he's only a few thousand years old!!!
Nuriko and Bakura: So?
Hikari: Ugh I give up I'm going to my trailer.
Nuriko: Everyone please review!!!