Chapter 19: To Remember Memories
By Malik's Owner and Fangirl: Namu
BANG! BANG! BANG!
"Ugh…someone get the door," Jounouchi groaned.
BANG! Knock! BANG!
"Anzu, get the door, will ya?" Honda asked.
Knock knock knock
"Alright alright, I'll get it," Anzu said, getting out of bed and putting a robe on over her sleepwear.
She walked over to the door and opened it.
"Malik what are you doing here? It's three a.m," Anzu said.
"It's Trinity, she's back but with a memory loss. She needs your help as well as mine to regain her memory," Malik explained.
"Trinity's dead, how do we know you're not lying?" Jounouchi said suspiciously.
"I am not lying, trust me," Malik said.
"Trust you? After all that's happened, you must be joking," Jounouchi said.
"Please, you must come and help her. She vaguely remembers her friends, Isis is showing Trinity her past but it will take more than that for her to recover her memory," Malik said, trying to persuade them into coming.
"What's all the commotion?" Yugi asked, rubbing his eyes.
"Malik's here, he says Trinity's alive but can't remember her past," Honda said.
"Yeah, and he wants us to help. I don't trust him," Jounouchi said.
"I don't think he would lie about something like this. Even if we don't fully trust him, let's believe him. Just this once. He loved Trinity and I don't think he would lie about something like this," Yugi said. (AN: Anzu has gotten to him O_o)
"I dunno, I guess we can trust him," Jounouchi aid reluctantly.
"Great, then get ready and c'mon," Malik said.
"Let me show you your past," Isis said, her Millennium Tauk glowing.
~Flashback~
"Hello, I see that you can read hieroglyphics," Isis said to the young girl.
"Yes, I am studying to be an Egyptologist. I am very interested in Egypt and hope to go there some day," the girl said looking away from Isis. There was sadness in her eyes.
"What is your name, child?" Isis asked.
"I am no child but an orphan at the age of 14. My parents died when I was young; with no support I don't I'll ever be able to go to Egypt. My name? Trinity Ariake Soradanomi," Trinity said.
"Are you nice? Friendly? Tell me about yourself, but first let's go into my office," Isis said.
"Why? Why should I trust you?" Trinity said in a defiant tone.
"Because it might cause you some good, now come," Isis said in a firm tone.
"Oh, all right," Trinity reluctantly said and followed Isis.
They walked down several halls before arriving at Isis' office.
"Now tell me about yourself," Isis said.
Isis was pretty sure she had just found her brother's hope, light.
"Well, I became an orphan at age 5. I lived in an orphanage pretty much my whole life. Luckily I had some Internet access at the orphanage and was able to find websites with lessons on how to learn Egyptian Hieroglyphics. After a few years I had learned how to read and write hieroglyphics. At age fourteen I was able to inherit my parents' mansion. They died in a pyramid; a trap took their life. Despite the dangers, I still want to be an Egyptologist like my parents. I have saved up almost every dime I have earned in order to buy an airplane ticket to Egypt. I don't think I'll ever have enough, though. I am friendly and very nice but I suffer emotionally. My whole life has been filled with sorrow, I never had any friends and I still don't have any. Is that good enough for you? Is it?!" Trinity said, tears filling her eyes.
Isis guessed that the tears were caused by memories, just like Malik's tears.
"Can you meet me here at 10pm tonight with everything you want to take to Egypt packed in a suit case? It just so happens that I have a ticket to Egypt waiting to be used. Your flight leaves at 11pm; I'll have a taxi ready to take you to the airport. That is, are you willing to go to Egypt?" Isis said with a smile on her face.
"Yes! Oh yes! But why are you doing this for me?" Trinity asked, a smile touching both her eyes and mouth.
"Just pay attention to your dreams this night. I have a special mission for you. I will meet you in Egypt if you have any difficulties understanding the mission. Oh, my name is Isis Ishtar," Isis explained and then led Trinity out of the room.
~End Flashback~
"So that's how I ended up in Egypt. Show me more," Tiye said.
"I will skip the unimportant parts. Let me show you the airplane trip," Isis said.
~Flashback~
Trinity stood waiting at the entrance of the museum. Isis should be here very soon. Trinity heard a car coming and saw a Taxi.
"Come on Trinity, quickly now. I'll be accompanying you to the airport for my own reasons. Now come on, we don't have all day," Isis said urgently.
Trinity ran to the cab hauling one carry on bag and one suitcase. The trunk opened and she stuffed her luggage in there. However, she kept her deck with her.
"You'll receive a dream tonight. I'll be in it. I have my private jet waiting for me at the airport; I'll be in Egypt before you yet I'll wait for you at the Mirage Inn. Just go there when you arrive in Egypt. You'll arrive in Egypt approximately at 9:45 pm," Isis explained.
"So late?! What city in Egypt will I arrive in?" Trinity asked.'
"Luxor, right near the Nile River. It is filled with Ancient Egyptian structures," Isis explained.
"This is great! It is the city I was hoping to be going to! But the ride, it is so long, 22 hours," Trinity said.
"Beggars can't be choosers. Oh look, we are at the airport and just in time too. You have 30 minutes to get to your plane. Here's your ticket and don't forget your stuff in the trunk," Isis said.
Trinity went and got her stuff out of the trunk and thanked Isis one more time before leaving. Her dream would finally come true in about 22 hours. She saw her airplane and got on it. It was quite small but comfy. The whole plane was like an oversized first class section. Every chair was extra comfy and the pillows were really soft. However, there were only 20 seats on the airplane. Pretty small Trinity thought. She sat down and couldn't help but notice some other teens. Two were dueling. One had tri colored hair and one was an albino. Well not really, his skin wasn't pale and his eyes were brown, not pink. But his hair white.
"Yay! I beat you with the Dark Magician. You see, Ryou, no one can beat the Heart of the Cards," the boy with tri-colored said.
A/N: Yugi is dueling, not Yami.
"Oh dear, I guess I lost," Ryou said.
"I couldn't help but notice that you are duelists. My name's Trinity and I'm a duelist too. I challenge one of you to a duel," Trinity said, she might as well meet these other teens. With no one to talk to, 22 hours could really lonely and boring.
"Hello, I am Ryou Bakura," Ryou said.
"I'm Yugi Mutou," the tri colored boy said.
"Yugi Mutou? I heard you are a really good duelist," Trinity said.
"Yeah, a lot of people say that. I just believe in the Heart of the Cards," Yugi said.
"Hey! I'm Jounouchi, I enjoy dueling too," a blonde with a Brooklyn accent said.
"Yeah, even though you're horrible at it," a brown haired guy said.
"Lay off Honda!" Jounouchi said.
"Um, so who's gonna duel me?" Trinity asked.
"I will!" Yugi exclaimed.
It was neck by neck, both Trinity and Yugi had 200 Life Points.
"I play Ookazi, wiping out the last of your Life Points," Yugi said playing the Magic Card.
"Oh, I guess I lose. Well, good game," Trinity said, shaking Yugi's hand.
"Hey! I'll duel you!" Jounouchi said.
"Okay," Trinity replied.
The duel was just about over, but then Trinity played her Wingweaver, killing Jounouchi's monster. Then she attacked his Life Points with her Neo the Magic Swordsman, wiping out Jounouchi's Life Points.
"I won!" Trinity exclaimed.
"Ah man. You're a good duelist," Jounouchi said.
"Yeah. I guess I am," Trinity said, blushing.
This was her like 5th duel ever. The kids at the orphanage didn't know much about Duel Monsters except for one. She kicked his butt in the game two of the three times they dueled. The only time he beat her, though, was when he succeeded in summoning his three Blue Eyes White Dragons. Yet he left after only three games, he was eventually adopted by some woman and later on his brother was adopted. No one ever wished to adopt Trinity, she didn't know why. Maybe it was her interest in Egypt. For whenever people asked her about herself, she always told them that she was interested in Egypt and could read Hieroglyphics. Her deck was based off of cards she had bought with the little money she inherited and the cards her parents had given her. They thought she would be interested in Duel Monsters because it had a connection with Ancient Egypt. They were right; Trinity loved Duel Monsters as much as she did Ancient Egypt and Hieroglyphics.
"Man I'm tired," Jounouchi said, yawning.
"Do these chairs recline?" a girl with short brown hair asked.
"Who are you?" Trinity asked.
"I'm Anzu, and you are?" Anzu said.
"You can call me Trinity; my full name is long and mainly Japanese. I'm gonna go to sleep now. Ooh, these chairs do recline," Trinity said.
"*yawn* Cool, good night," Anzu said while reclining her chair and taking out a pillow and blanket. Soon everyone was asleep, with reclined chairs, pillows, and blankets. Today they would arrive in their destination, for it was five minutes past midnight.
~End of Flashback~
"What about the mission?" Tiye asked.
"I'm getting to that," Isis said.
~Flashback~
Isis began to try and enter Trinity's dream. It worked; she was in Trinity's dream. Now to deliver the message, Trinity appeared before her and she gave Trinity her mission. Trinity needed to befriend Malik Ishtar and help him remember the light within himself. Trinity listened carefully to the instructions, unaware of how deep Malik was in the darkness. His Yami would make the job even harder for his Yami never wanted Malik to find the light within himself.
~End Flashback~
"So that's how I ended up falling in love with Malik," Tiye said.
"Yes. Now let me show you some more," Isis said.
A/N: Basically Tiye is shown what would be this whole story but only in the parts where she is in. I will only put the more important flashbacks from this point on cause I don't want to bore you with them. Just remember Tiye is shown everything concerning her in this story from chapter two and on, except when she is not in the scene or it's not her POV.
~Flashback~
"Oh, I'm so sorry, are you okay? Here I'll help you up," Trinity, offering malik her hand.
Malik had never been treated like this before. It was strange people usually ignored him. But he didn't need help so he got up without her help. A look of surprise flashed across her face when he refused her help.
"Well, you could have said thank you for trying to help you," the girl said in a mild angry tone.
"I must leave," Malik said turning away.
"Wait, you're Malik Ishtar aren't you?" the girl said looking at him strangely.
"What did you call me?" Malik asked.
"Malik Ishtar, that's your name. Mine is Trinity Ariake Soradanomi," Trinity said grinning slightly.
She was pretty, with her blue-green eyes and short dirty-blonde hair. Yet there was a tint of sadness and loneliness in those eyes.
"Um…yeah. That's my name. How do you know?" Malik said still staring at the girl in disbelief.
"My ways are my own to tell," Trinity said.
"But…" Malik tried to ask another question but she pressed her finger to his lips.
"Shhhh, no more questions. We will meet again one day soon, and when we do you will gain something you have not had in a long time. Good bye Malik Ishtar," she said picking up the fallen vegetables. "Here, you can have two of these vegetables," Trinity said, pressing the two vegetables into his hands.
Malik was speechless; he had never been treated like this before. Malik watched the girl, Trinity, walk off into the crowd.
~End Flashback~
"Interesting. That seems familiar, yes I remember that," Tiye said more to herself than anything else.
~Flashback~
AN: Basically chapters 4-beginning of 6
~End Flashback~
"I remember that too. Where are all of those notes?" Tiye asked.
"At the inn in your room. It is good that you are remembering these things. When everyone's here, your memories will come more easily and soon you will have your full memory back. This is one of the flashbacks you really need to see, so pay attention," Isis said.
~Flashback~
"Malik, are you okay? You look angry or something. Is it something I said?" Trinity asked in a concerned voice.
"No it's nothing. I'm okay," Malik said with a reassuring smile.
"Okay. So tomorrow, your house, noon?" Trinity asked, looking into his eyes.
"Yeah," Malik replied, looking back into her eyes.
Before they knew it, their lips were getting closer and closer. Eyes closed and mouths opened. Malik and Trinity kissed each other full on the mouth.
For what seemed eternity, the two lovers kissed yet the actual time was only a minute.
I didn't know exactly what I was doing except that my feelings had taken over my actions. I kissed like I never kissed before. It was a special moment, one I'd always remember.
Malik wasn't sure what was happening. Luckily, Isis had left a while ago she would meet him at home. The special moment ended and when it was over it seemed to not have lasted long enough. The kiss ended and the two looked at each other, slightly blushing.
"Malik…" Trinity said, looking back into his purple eyes. "I love you."
"And I love you," Malik replied, hugging Trinity.
She returned the hug and then turned away.
"I'll see you tomorrow Malik. Good night," She said looking over her shoulder at Malik.
"Okay, good night," Malik said, heading towards the room's exit.
I watched him go. I loved him so much. Tomorrow would be a good day, I was sure of it.
~End Flashback~
"So he was right, we did love each other. It's just, I can't imagine ever loving him. I don't and can't remember any time where we kissed. That scene, it was completely new to me. I don't get it," Tiye said.
"This next scene might change the way you think," Isis said.
~Flashback~
I looked around the room and my eyes fell on Malik. He was sitting on a large stone chair that rested on an elevated platform. A dark figure with long hair stood next to him. Isis was nowhere to be seen. But there was something else. An eye identical to that on the Millennium Puzzle glowed gold on his forehead. It was the Eye of Horus. Something wasn't right.
"So you came," Malik said in a creepy voice.
It was as if two people talked at the same time yet I don't know, I couldn't explain it. I could see Malik clearer now, his hair was high and spiky instead of down and long. He had an evil look to him as well. In his hand was an object that I recognized as the Millennium Rod. Now I was a little worried. This wasn't Malik it was someone else. But who?
"Who are you? Where's Malik?!" I screamed at him.
"What are you talking about? I am Malik," He said, laughing evilly.
"No you're NOT! Malik is kinder and he looks different. Now tell me, where's Malik?!" I yelled.
"Foolish mortal. You understand so little yet try to learn what is not yours to learn. People change, Trinity Ariake Soradanomi, and there's nothing you can do about it," Malik said, grinning evilly.
I just stood there in disbelief. This couldn't be Malik. He just couldn't be, not after yesterday. I had loved Malik yet now I felt like my heart was just mercilessly torn apart. Could it be true? Could this be Malik yet I didn't want to face the truth? Tears streamed down my eyes and I just whispered No to myself. Jounouchi gave me a comforting hug and smoothed my hair yet it didn't help.
"Malik Ishtar, look at what you've done! You just hurt the only one you've ever loved! You are a pure fool Malik Ishtar. And a pure jerk," Anzu yelled at Malik.
"I am not the fool for I didn't walk into a trap blindly. Love? LOVE?! Do you think I have EVER loved? It was a lie, as big of lie as life itself. No, you are the fools. And you will pay for it," Malik said, laughing insanely and evilly at the same time.
I just looked up at him and felt every bit of anger I had turn to violence. Before I knew what was happening I ran up the platform and slapped Malik full on the cheek. I looked into his cold violet eyes and said:
"Malik Ishtar, how can you say this? I know you felt love. I just know it. Yet if you thought me to be a weak toy with which you can play with. You were wrong," I said, my words dripping with anger.
I saw his hand move towards the Millennium Rod and I tried to grab his wrist. I knew very well that the Millennium Rod could both control minds and turn into a dagger. Blink. I felt icy steal go into the flesh on my side. I looked into Malik's icy eyes with my own that were filled with shock. I placed my hand on the wound and felt warm blood. The pain both physically and emotionally was too great. I collapsed.
AN: Basically the rest of Chapter 8 and all of 9
~End Flashback~
"H-he did that to me? I can't believe it," Tiye said.
"Feel your side, is there a scar there?" Isis asked.
Tiye put her hand to her side.
"Yes, there is. It's long and could only have been caused by a dagger. Show me more, I appreciate all that you are doing for me," Tiye said.
~Flashback~
AN: Chapter 10 (lol)
~End Flashback~
"We're here!" Malik called out, entering the room.
Yugi and the rest followed in right behind him.
"Where's Akila and Seto?" Isis asked.
"I saw them before. Seto was looking for Bakura and Akila went after Seto," Yugi said.
" Hey Trinity! How's it going?" Jounouchi said.
"My name's not Trinity," Tiye said.
"It's not?" Jounouchi said, very confused.
"No, it's Tiye. It used to be Trinity, before I was reincarnated. Or reborn, whatever you want to call it," Tiye said.
"Oh…" Jounouchi said, less confused.
"You guys look familiar. You're Jounouchi, right? And that's Honda. You two always fight. And you're Yugi. I remember you. You were hurt by Malik's Yami too. And you, you're Anzu. Where's Akila and Seto. They freed you guys and me and helped save Yugi. Akila tended my wounds, a lot. Yes, I remember you. Honda, I told you what the hieroglyphs said at the museum. And I dueled Yugi on the plane. I dueled Ryou too. But he was brainwashed. It's all coming back to me now. It's just…I can't remember ever loving Malik. Everything else is there, except me loving Malik. I don't get it," Tiye said, with mixed emotions.
"Well at least you're remembering most of your memories. We'll help you remember the rest so don't cha worry," Jounouchi said.
"How can you not remember? Our love was something to be remembered. It was real. Are you saying our love was hollow? SO hollow you cannot remember it?" Malik said, confused.
"I don't know. I wish I did, but I don't. I try to imagine kissing you, on the lips and can't. I try to imagine us walking alone in Luxor, talking about our pasts. But I can't. And, to be honest, I really don't like you," Tiye said, a sad look in her eyes.
"Well, if you can't remember. I'll have to show you," Malik said, a fierce look in his eye.
Before Tiye could do anything, he had grabbed her arms and pulled her into a kiss. She struggled but he only held her tighter, pulling her close to him.
Eventually Tiye give in to the kiss and went limp in his arms, closing her eyes.
~Flashback~
I woke up slowly and looked around. I saw Akila watching Malik. Malik was bandaging my wound. My mind was still dim and I felt light-headed. My skin was pale.
"W-why? I thought you wanted me dead. I mean you were the one who did this to me," I asked weakly.
"Shhh…you need to rest Trinity," Akila said, smiling sadly.
"No, she needs to know my answer first," Malik said sternly.
"O-kay. It wouldn't hurt, besides she needs to eat," Akila said.
"Trinity…I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for you to get hurt. It was my Yami, I swear. He took over my mind…my body…my actions. I j-just couldn't control him. Please forgive me Trinity," Malik said in the most regretful and sad voice you'll ever hear.
"I understand you, Malik Ishtar. I understand every word and I forgive you," I said weakly.
"I am glad that you do for…I love you. I love you more than life itself," Malik said.
"And I love you, Malik," I said smiling.
And then we kissed. My mouth and heart filled with a sweet passion. I felt happier and better than ever before yet I knew that I was close to death.
~End Flashback~
Malik kissed Tiye, both hungrily and passionately. She just lay there, her mind filling with memories. Memories of kissing and hugging. Memories when they were happy to together.
~Flashback~
Yet how? How could I do this? Malik had hurt me so badly yet now I had complete trust in him.
I knew that he didn't mean it though. I was so confused though. Life was confusing and would never be completely understood. My wound throbbed yet I could barely feel it much less pay attention to it. My attention and feelings were at the mercy of this kiss and my feelings. I was completely lost in this kiss. Yet the pain of betrayal still stung my heart even though Malik had apologized and I had forgiven him. I had a feeling the sting would remain there, though.
Tears filled my eyes yet I was happier then I had been in a while. What would happen when Malik's Yami came out? That possibility scared me more than any nightmare ever did. I might not be so lucky next time and the same went for Yugi and the others.
Malik held me in his arms. My arms were draped around his neck. I pulled my lips away and looked into his eyes. My eyes were watery for I thought of something so depressing it was hard to imagine how my mind conceived it. This could be our last kiss…ever. I didn't try to hide the truth from myself nor did anyone else. We all knew that there was a large possibility that I could die. But I knew that the person I thought had left me and had so-called betrayed me would be there to take care of me.
~End Flashback~
This memory and her being so close to death countless times. It was as if the Gods were testing her. Maybe she wasn't meant to be with Malik; maybe it wasn't the Gods' will. But it didn't matter. She had defied them, passed all of their tests. Made it alive through every challenge they set before her. Yet now, now they had taken away her feelings for Malik.
Tiye felt a tear slide down her cheek. Her purpose here was to make sure Malik remembered Light, but what would happen when she fulfilled that duty? Would she go back to New York and never see Malik again? Would she finally die after all the times death had been an inch away?
Five minutes passed and the two were still locked in a kiss. Jounouchi, Honda, Yugi, and Anzu began to look everywhere except where the two were kissing and Isis went to go get some food.
Eventually Malik pulled Tiye out of the kiss and she just opened her eyes and looked at him.
There was a mix of anger, sadness, and joy in those eyes.
"I should slap you," she said simply.
Malik looked taken aback.
"But I won't since that was one of the best kisses I've ever had, even if I don't really remember the others. Plus, that kiss brought back memories. When I was wounded, you healed me. You cared for me, yet I thought you wanted me dead. When I forgave you, it was only half forgiveness. I didn't fully forgive you until later, before I died. I still can't find my feelings for you, but you must remember that in y past life I loved you more than anything. And even if I can't love you, I'll still help you remember Light," Tiye said, smiling both sweetly and sadly.
"The only thing that matters is that you're alive, even if you're a bit different from the Trinity I know," Malik replied.
Akila and Seto were heading towards home (aka Malik's house for it was their only shelter). The day was young but it was still dark. The sun was slowly rising in the east.
A shadow watched them, and in its hand was a dagger.
Mai walked in the alleyways, not really going anywhere. She was sure that she would run into Bakura soon. He had trained her well and she was now a skilled assassin, even though she had yet to kill someone. She would track down Bakura and ask for a mission. Now only if she could find him.
Takhat slept in her bed. He sleep was an unrestful one for her dreams were plagued with nightmares. These nightmares were her memories. In her past life she had lived in the darkness of a girl's mind. Created with the girl's stored away feelings.
That girl had almost died. But Takhat knew the spell that would save both herself and the girl. It took a lot out of her and left them both with a temporary memory loss. That boy, Malik, she had seen him and sang some song referring to him.
At first the song made no sense, but as her memories grew Takhat knew how it all fit in.
The spell had given both her and Trinity new names and changed their personalities. Now Takhat could sing and dance in such a way it made men stare. She cared for little other than herself and maybe a few others like Malik.
In order to eat and sleep, Takhat sang and danced at the inn. She really didn't enjoy it but if it gave her money, it was worth it.
She knew Trinity was out there somewhere and only if they were reunited would Trinity's memory be restored. But when they were reunited, Takhat would be a spirit living in darkness again. And she didn't want that.
Trinity could wait t get the rest of her memory back. And she could wait to get her feelings for Malik back as well. Takhat just smiled deviously and evilly.
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Pretty strange, no? I'm trying to unmary-sue Trinity. I think she's half one but even half isn't good. Takhat's not going to be a Mary Sue, cuz she doesn't sing too well and lets just say her dancing is…different.
See, I brought Trinity back except she no longer likes Malik and is a little different from before.
Yugi's still missing his Millennium Puzzle. Lets just say I'm not too fond of Yami and the less he's in the story, the better. (PLEASE DON'T FLAME ME YAMI LOVERS!)
I realized why people were telling me his father died when he was 8 but he had the ritual when he was 10. My fault, I put that in chapter 13. I fixed some other stuff and added a collapsed counter for every time Trinity collapses and/or passes out/looses consciousness.
Plus when Trinity forgives Malik and when she kisses him for the first time, I added and changed some stuff. Basically I went through the WHOLE story and fixed EVERY mistake I could find.
BIG GIGANTIC IMPORTANT AUTHOR NOTE (PLEASE READ):
I am going back and rewriting EVERY chapter, everything will remain basically the same though. I'm taking out the song My Immortal since I don't think I quite captured its meaning in my chapter. But that chapter and its events will remain, just not the song. By my next update, every chapter should have been rewritten, better and, possibly, bigger than before. I will spend at least a day on each chapter. I want this story to be at its best since I treasure it so much.
To My Friend SKL: HIYO! I'm glad to hear that you're still reading and enjoying my To Remember Light. Yes, I was wondering where you have been. When I saw that you deleted your stories, changed your name, and deleted your bio empty; both dancingdiva and I were wondering what had happened. We were really worried. I really wish you hadn't deleted your stories though because I loved them; they were GREAT! Now I will never know what happened. You're stories were just too good to be deleted. Anywho, it's glad to hear from you again. Hope you're well and not being killed by h.w. like I am. Lol
Anywho, 'til next time
~Ja Ne!
