To Remember Light By: Rikku24 Chapter 20: Lies

Me: Wow. I think…I updated.

Malik: What did you say?

Me: I-I-I- I updated!

Malik: You're lying

Me: well, I called the chapter Lies…

Malik: You…updated? Pigs might as well fly!

Me: Ok, so I'm gonna hold off chapter rewriting for now, k? So Only chapters 1-6 are rewritten. I just wanted to give ya guys something to read! So I expect some thanks…no just kidding. Also, this is a song chapter for the song Lies by Evanescence (from their CD Origin) Well enjoy!

BTW: This is like the best-timed song chapter I have ever written. Usually interludes and time length aren't taken into account. However, I copied and pasted the lyrics from some website, then listened to the song like a few times. I then copied down when each set of lines (like the chorus) started and ended along with the interlude. Therefore if you read at a considerable pace, you shouldn't get too far behind in the song.

"The key to all problems is the problem of consciousness." Ancient Egyptian Proverb.

(Lies by Evanescence begins)

"Malik!"

"What do you want?"

"Malik…"

"Go away, stay out of my life."

"But…"

"I said GO!"

"Malik, I love you…"

"No you don't. You don't even remember loving me."

"I know but I will! I loved you before and I will love you again!"

"Humph…"

"Malik…please, believe me."

"What? So you can stab me in the back?"

"If I remember correctly it was you that stabbed me."

"So…?"

"SO!? MALIK ISHTAR! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?"

*SLAP* He had slapped me…I couldn't believe this.

"M-Malik" and then I burst into tears, crumpling to the floor as the Millennium Rod's Dagger went through my back.

This was my life. Dancing and singing for a bunch of ruffians and then being paid for it. I never went home with any of them, in fact I've turned down at least 50 invitations. My life needed more. This was so dull…so boring.

So I was a reincarnation and had some info, or I should say memory, that another wanted more than anything. Well, she'd have to come and take it herself cause I was no one's delivery girl.

That whole fight had been a test of strength. However, nothing could compare with my Millennium Ring's power…

Bakura walked down the dark alleyway musing to himself. His body was decorated with blood and bruises attained from a previous street fight. The whole fight had been a meaningless waste of time. Well, aside from the fact that he had threatened several people's lives within thirty minutes. 

"There ya are. I've been lookin' for you all over the place," a feminine voice from the shadows said.

"Mai, what are you doing here?" Bakura asked, slightly surprised.

"You're hurt, what happened?" Mai asked, with a bit of concern.

"Answer my question first," Bakura said gruffly.

"Fine, if you wanna be like that. I'm lookin for something to do," She explained," now what's your story?"

"I got in a fight with that guy Seto. He wasn't quick enough to catch me, though. Hehe," Bakura laughed to himself.

"You know, it's not healthy to keep your wounds like that. You should at least apply lotion or something," Mai said.

"Hmph."

"C'mon, I'm bored…" Mai whined, wrapping her arms around Bakura's neck.

"Since you seem so persistent. Here's what you need to do…"

Bound at every limb by my shackles of fear
Sealed with lies through so many tears
Lost from within, pursuing the end
I fight for the chance to be lied to again

The dagger glistened in the little light there was…Heh, so what if they weren't his target. At least with them gone, well there'd be fewer obstacles to pass.

Malik was a fool. But now that I'm here…heh less obstacles.

He took forever to strike. Look at me…(for some unknown reason thoughts of Sora from .hack\\sign fill my mind. O_o BOING!)

You will never be strong enough
You will never be good enough
You were never conceived in love
You will not rise above

"Seto…where do you think Bakura went to?" Akila asked the older adolescent.    

"I don't know. He's a tricky one ya know," Seto replied.

"Yeah," Akila said.

Within seconds something happened.

"Akila watch out!" Seto yelled pushing her to the side as a golden blade cut through his arm.

Blood came out at that moment. Staining the pavement below him. The brunette's large body staggered from the shock but he recovered quickly.

"Who's there? Show yourself!" He yelled at the shadows.

Maniacal laughter came from within the darkness followed by a man.

They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me

Veins popped out on his face and hands. A large dark colored cloak flew out behind him. His eyes shown with insanity and a tongue with a life of its own stuck out of his mouth. A golden eye shown bright on his forehead. The figure's hair stood high and spiky, sticking out in all directions.

But through my tears breaks a blinding light
Birthing a dawn to this endless night
Arms outstretched, awaiting me
An open embrace upon a bleeding tree

"I am darkness. But you can call me Mariku Ishtar!" The figure said. Laughing maniacally again.

"You're insane!" Seto shot back.

"Look at the ground. That crimson liquid is you life. The more you lose, the less life you have," The figure explained.

Seto had had enough. With a shout he charged towards the figure and landed a punch in his stomach.

Rest in me and I'll comfort you
I have lived and I died for you
Abide in me and I vow to you
I will never forsake you

The Millennium Rod glowed and before he knew it, some force had thrown Seto back.

However, Seto did not seem phased. Despite Akila's worry, he charged again.

The same force threw him back again.

"As for you," Mariku said turning towards Akila.

"Leave. Her. Alone!" Seto growled.

"You're so noisy," Mariku said, as the Millennium Rod glowed again.

Seto was thrown back and bound against the wall. As Mariku turned towards Akila, the same thing happened. 

They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me

"Let us go!" Seto shouted.

"Why? You are just an obstacle, an obstacle that must be destroyed. Seto I will let you see one thing before you die, though. I will let you see your beloved "sister" die!" Mariku laughed maniacally.

They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me

"No! I won't let you!" Seto said, trying to escape what bound him to the wall.

"Get.away.from.me," Akila growled as Mariku approached closer and closer.

He unsheathed the dagger and…

"Hey leave this job to me," a feminine voice said.

"Get away from her!" another voice said.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" a heavy accented voice said.

"What?" Mariku said turning around.

A dagger shone in the light.

"Boys, leave this for me," a figure said, stepping up.

She wore a tight black leather skirt and a tight leather long sleeved shirt. Her long blonde hair stuck out in all directions and a smirk was cast upon her face.

"Bakura-chan told me I would find you here, Mariku," she said, smirking, "Now let me kill the girl, you deal with Seto."

"How about this, you two get outta here and we'll pretend nothing happened or you stay and the police will arrive at the touch of a button?" a brave voice said.

"Yeah, now get outta here," the heavy-accented figure said.

"Hehe, looks like your boyfriend hasn't taught you how to avoid being followed," Mariku sneered.

"What?" the woman said turning around, "How the heck did they know to follow me? I thought they were busy helping their little friend recover memories!"

"Yeah, but we saw your sneaky form and decided to follow ya!"

Rest in me and I'll comfort you
I have lived and I died for you
Abide in me and I vow to you
I will never forsake you

"Yuugi, Jounouchi! What are you doing here?" Akila exclaimed, recognizing the two figures.

"Sooo the pharaoh's vessel showed up after all," Mariku mused.

"Are you even listening, ya freak? I said git now go!" Jounouchi said, pointing to the exit of the alleyway.

"Why is everyone so noisy?" Mariku asked as the Millennium Rod shone.

Soon Jounouchi too found himself backed up against the hard brick wall.

They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me
"Lemme go ya freak! I said lemme go!" Jounouchi shouted as he struggled against the wall.

Meanwhile Yuugi snuck to where Akila was.

"Yuugi…" Akila whispered.

"Fine, I guess you can help with these murders. You deal with the girl and brat, while I deal with Seto," Mariku ordered.

Mai just nodded and headed towards Akila and Yuugi.

"Stay away!" Yuugi said, standing in front of Akila.

"Hah! You're so amusing. And so pathetic. Do you think you could stop me?" Mai sneered.

"I'm warning you," Yuugi growled.

"Aw…I'm so afraid," Mai said sarcastically.

"Yuugi, be careful," Akila whispered, still hanging up on the wall.

"You asked for it," Yuugi growled.

And then the weirdest thing happened…

"WHERE THE HECK IS IT?! RYOU? RYOU! WHERE'D YOU PUT THE PUZZLE? I SWEAR I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" Bakura shouted as he searched frantically for the Millennium Puzzle.

"It was here, on the table. Then it glowed and disappeared, I swear!" Ryou whimpered, pointing to where the Millennium Puzzle had been.

"I see that you decided to bother my friends. You have trespassed my soul therefore you will pay," a deep voice said.

"You- you're not Yuugi! Who-who are you?" Mai asked, slightly afraid.

The person who was Yuugi yet who was not just smirked.

"Well, I'm not afraid of you," Mai said, taking out a rapid fire gun. 

The figure just continued to smirk.

"Yuugi, are you ok?" Akila asked, a little confused.
(Lies fades to an end)

He looked up at her.

"I am not Yuugi, but another spirit," he said.

The other Yuugi turned around just to see a bullet heading his way. He tried to dodge it, however, it still hit him.

"Arg!" The other self growled in pain.

He clutched his arm, which was now a little charred. Then his violet eyes looked up and stared straight at Mai Kujaku.

Under his breath he whispered something. "Mind Crush!"

"My head!" Mai cried out before collapsing to the ground.

"Now to get you down from there," Yami said, turning towards Akila.

"How- what did you do?" Akila asked, a bit shocked.

"Never mind that, we have to get you down from there," the other Yuugi said, an eye glowing brightly on his forehead.

"Hah! You're not gonna kill me! You can't," Seto bluffed as Mariku approached him.

"Are you sure about that?" Mariku laughed.

Seto continued to struggle as the insane being approached.

"Hmmm, how should I go about this?" Mariku mused as he unsheather the Millennium Rod's dagger.

Seto continued to struggle violently. Mariku aimed to cut the brunette's throat.

"I won't die easily!" Seto shouted as he continued to struggle.

"Hold still or your death will be worse," Mariku growled.

However, Seto did not stop. Within a few minutes his whole shoulder and upper torso area was decorated in cuts, his blood spilling to the ground.

"Seto!" Akila cried out, seeing her "brother" in danger.

The other Yuugi helped her down from her spot on the wall. It seemed as if he too had some sort of magic. Mai still remained unconscious on the ground.

"Stay away from him!" Akila yelled, running towards the brunette.

Mariku turned towards her, laughing in an insane way.

"You cannot save him!" Mariku exclaimed, licking the bloody blade of the Millennium Rod.

"The girl had a small amount of darkness in her heart but you are darkness," the other self of Yuugi explained.

"What are you talking about, foolish pharaoh?" Mariku asked.

"I'm talking about this…" The spirit said smirking.

All heads were on him now, what was he talking about?

"Hey Yug? You ok?" Jounouchi asked, apparently the spell that had bound him had worn off, allowing him to join the others.

However, the spirit did not seem to hear him. He just stood there, the eye upon his head glowing ever brighter.

"MIND CRUSH!" The spirit shouted.

And a bright light consumed the group.

"Malik…MALIK! Where are you? I can't find you…and I can't find what was lost. Malik…Where are you, my koi?"

I walked down the alleyway near the bar where I worked and lived. There had been some yelling not a while back. I guess I was the only one who heard it, for all the lights in all the nearby houses were off.

"Hey! What's going on here?" A voice called out.

The scene was a strange one.

Upon the ground lay the body of an Egyptian teen and a girl. Staring at the new comer were four faces. One had narrow violet eyes, the other had kind blue ones, next to her was a bloodied up boy, and standing a little bit off to the side was a blonde who seemed to find the ground very interesting.

There was utter silence between the group and the girl.

My brother...something has happened to the darkness in his heart. And something else as happened to his mind. I fear that he will not live.

My Millennium Tauk shows me this. Makes me feel it. They are in an alleyway. Yes and all the pieces of the puzzle are there, except one…

"Why are you waking me up? It's like the middle of the night and you're waking me up!" Tiye whined.

"It's important. Malik's in danger," Isis said quietly.

After some explaining and instruction, Tiye was on her way towards the alleyway next to the Luxor Bar.

After much explaining and introducing, the girl Takhat finally realized that no murder had been committed. However, there was attempted murder.

"Hello?" a voice called out.

"Not another person," Jounouchi said, hitting his forehead, " where the heck are they all coming from?"

"Hey Yuugi, Hey Jounouchi!" a familiar voice called out.

"Tiye? What the heck are you doing here?" Jounouchi asked.

"Thanks for the nice welcome…" Tiye murmured.

"What's she doing here?" Takhat said, shocked.

"What happened? And don't tell me nothing cause I see two bodies on the floor," Tiye asked.

Jounouchi just laughed nervously.

"Hey, you're Yami, the other Yuugi! Clearly something happened and I want to know," Tiye said, walking forward.

It was at that moment that she bumped into Takhat. And a bright glow came from Takhat's body.

"At least, I lived…for a little bit…" Takhat said disappearing.

"You-you're Malik Ishtar," the girl said with a look of surprise on her face.

"Huh?" Malik asked, with a look of confusion on his face.

"Malik Ishtar. That's your name. Mine is Trinity Ariake Soradanomi," Trinity said, grinning slightly.

"What? I should at least know what my crush looks like. Don't you think?" I said in a half teasing manner.

His face showed surprise at that.

"Cru-crush?" Malik asked, his eyes wide.

 "Good luck Trinity and may Re be with you," Malik said, even though Trinity had already gone.

"Okay, goodnight," I said, getting on my toes and giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.

He blushed slightly and turned away.

"Uh…goodnight," Malik said, before following Isis home.

I didn't know what I was doing. Maybe I had lost it. Maybe it was love. I was supposed to show Malik the Light. So why did I fall in love with him? Maybe our love would bring him closer to the Light…or maybe it would plunge him deeper into he darkness.

"I-I don't understand it but I just…just love you," she said.

I wrapped my arms around her and whispered in her ear, "I love you too…"

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 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.

I could see the figure clearly now. It was Malik, he was here to save me. That thought, the thought of being both saved and free didn't reach my mind. I was lost in darkness. I truly felt as if my body was empty of life now.

"Trinity…"Malik said, his face full of concern and worry.

"Malik…I *cough* love you," Trinity said, smiling weakly.

"And I love you," Malik replied, smiling.

Then there was silence.

"Hey! Where'd that girl go?" Jounouchi asked, looking around.

"She was part of my memory. Like a memory card…and I remember," I said faintly.

"This is crazy! How the heck did I get myself involved with all of this? Magic, real duel monsters, and spirits living in ya! It's crazy I tell ya, crazy!" Jounouchi said, sounding both confused and "why me" like.

"You met Yuugi. Therefore you were carried along with him here. On your way you met me!" I said with a smile.

"Speaking of which. I think our airplane has left…" Jounouchi sweat dropped.

"I think you're right," I said, sweat dropping as well.

"I'm sure we Isis will provide us with transport to our homes," Yami spoke up.

Now I could see the figures on the ground. One had long blonde frizzy hair. She wore black leather but I had never seen her before. The figure closer to me was…

"Malik!" I exclaimed, dropping down next to his fallen body.

However, no response came.

"Malik! What- what happened?!" I yelled at the group, blinking back tears.

I could see Jounouchi, Seto, and Akila back up some, leaving Yuugi's other self to explain.

"His other self was out, planning murder. I don't know how, but somehow my aibou and Jounouchi saw that girl (pointing his thumb in the direction of the fallen girl) heading towards here and decided to follow. I decided to use something called Mind Crush on both the girl and Malik. This spell gets rid of the darkness in one's mind. The girl might not change must, but I think something has happened to Malik's other mind," Yami explained.

However, only part of me was hearing what eh was saying. Only part of me was there. The other part was mourning for Malik. I had always been the one in danger, never knowing how Malik felt. But now, now the tables had turned. He was the one in danger and I was the one perfectly fine.

"W-What happened?" the girl said, holding her head.

"Here miss, I'll help ya up," Jounouchi said, going to her aid.

He offered her his hand and she gracefully accepted it.

I couldn't help but remember when I had bumped into Malik. He, though, had refused my help. But still…it was how we met.

"I'm Katsuya Jounouchi…and you are?" Katsuya said, holding the girl up.

"Mai Kujaku," she said, smiling.

Jounouchi blushed slightly as she fell into his arms.

"What happened? Can you tell me?" she asked.

"Well Yug over there used some freaky magic that got rid of the darkness in your heart. Then you blacked out," Jounouchi explained.

"Oh…" Mai said, still allowing him to hold her, "Do you think you could carry me a bit? Seeing how I've kinda lost my balance right now and need a little help.

"Uh…sure," Jounouchi said, blushing as he held her in his arms.

I turned towards Akila, who has quietly been applying lotions to Seto.

"Will he be ok?" I asked.

"Yeah, but there'll be scarring," She said, taking lotions and liquids in and out of her belt.

Seto seemed conscious but was too tired to speak, so instead he just watched in silence.

I knelt down by Malik and held his head in my lap. I began to stroke his hair softly. A few bruises decorated his body but other than that he was fine. He seemed to be in a deep sleep. But I knew something was wrong. He wasn't waking up. He wouldn't wake up, or would he? It was hard to tell if my dear Malik was in a coma or not. I bent down and made my head closer to his, so close I could feel his breath upon my lips. So close that I could kiss him. So close that one would say I was invading personal space.

I looked into his sleeping face and smiled sadly. We had gone through so much together. I had died but still had managed to come back to help him remember light. But something told me somewhere along the trip, my love for him replaced my job to help him remember light. Somewhere along the way my goal had been changed. Was this my downfall? Was this what had caused all those near-deaths?

Mai looked up into Jounouchi's eyes, " So where are you from?" she asked.

"Domino, Japan, how 'bout you?" He asked.

"I'm not really sure. Right now I live here in Luxor, Egypt. Oh no! Bakura!" she said suddenly.

"Bakura?!" Jounouchi said, surprised.

"Yeah my boyfriend. He's the one who sent me here. Oh he's gonna be so mad! And…and if he catches me here in you arms. O_O I'm so sorry, I have to go!" Mai exclaimed in a worry tone while getting out of Jounouchi's arms.

"That sneak is her boyfriend?!" Jounouchi murmured as Mai ran off.

"I'm sorry Bakura-chan, please forgive me! You must understand," Mai begged.

"You're so pathetic. Why did I date you?" Bakura sneered.

"What?" Mai said, her eyes widening and brimming with tears, her lip quivering.

"I mean, I coulda had someone else but no, I chose you!" Bakura said cruelly.

"Master, stop being like that," Ryou begged.

"Hah! I don't need any of you so just go!" Bakura said, laughing maniacally before collapsing on the floor.

"Master!"

"Bakura-chan! What…what happened?"

"Akila?" Seto said faintly.

"Seto! You're up!" Akila exclaimed happily.

"Ugh…itai (ow or it hurts)," Seto murmured.

"Shh…the more you move the more it'll hurt," Akila said.

Seto's whole torso was bandaged and every wound had lotion on it.

Akila had a few bruises and a cut or two, which had been treated with potion too, as well.

"Malik…Malik the lie is gone. You're safe from the darkness now," I whispered in his ear.

"Malik…please get up. Please wake up. I am here and the lie is gone. The one who portrayed himself as you is gone. I'm here and all is well. Now get up," I continued to whisper in his ear.

Silence was my answer. The slow steady breathing of my love filled my ears. I could no longer see his beautiful purple eyes for eye lids covered them. I would no longer see his smile or talk to him about life and how badly it sucked at some times.

Then I felt something. That spirit within me. She was singing…(Some of these lines are from a freaky song by Evanescence. But I'm not implying ANYTHING from the theme of the song. I just liked the first verse and thought it would be fitting, got it? Also I'm using a verse from My Immortal and maybe some other Evanescence songs that suit the moment)

Long last words whisper slowly to me…still can't find what keeps me here

"Malik…"

When all this time I've been so hollow inside…

"Malik…please…wake up," I begged.

Hunting you…I can smell you alive. You're heart pounding in my head…

"I've tried so hard to tell myself that you've gone but though you're still with me…"

I've been alone all along

What had she been singing before? I know the two songs weren't the same for their melody and sound were different. But why were we singing those words from those two songs? What was up with this whole deal?

Hello I'm your mind giving you someone to talk to…hello

Another song was coming and I all I could do was sing the next verse.

"If I smile and don't…believe. Soon I know I'll wake from this dream," I sang softly.

Don't try to fix me I'm not broken…

"Hello…I'm the lie living for you so you can hide,"

"Don't cry," I felt a hand hold mine.

"Malik!" I exclaimed softly.

"Don't worry…I'm here. And he's gone!" Malik said happily, sitting upright.

"So are you back in the light?" I asked.

"Not yet…" He said, smiling.

"Hmmm?" I said but before I could get anything out he pulled my face down to his and kissed me.

I wrapped my arms around his neck as he wrapped his around my waist.

I returned the kiss and began to kiss his lips passionately.

Thunder sounded in the distance and soon rain began to pour.

I couldn't tell whether my tongue was in my mouth or Malik's. He began to kiss me even more passionately as the rain came down upon us.

"Mai!" Jounouchi exclaimed, seeing the girl in the rain.

"Jounouchi!" She exclaimed, running into his arms, " He-he hates me! And he kicked me out! Oh Jounouchi he was so mean," Mai cried into Jounouchi's shirt.

"It's ok, don't worry. If you want to you can come back to Domino with me," Jounouchi said, wrapping his arms around the crying girl.

"He-he had called me his prized possession and darling not too long ago and then he said he hated me!" Mai yelled into Jounouchi's shirt.

"Hey, he was a cheating thieving tomb robber who plans people's deaths. You don't need to be going out with people like him," Jounouchi said in a reassuring way.

"Yuugi?" Akila asked.

"No, I'm his other self," Yami said.

"Where's Yuugi?" Akila asked again.

"In his soul room," Yami replied, "So how's you friend?"

"He's more like a brother, but he's fine," Akila said.

Then she realized something…did this spirit know about the love between her and Yuugi?

There was a flash and Akila recognized the boy that she loved.

"Yuugi!" Akila said, hugging her friend.

"Uh…hi," He said, smiling.

"It's been quite exciting here," Akila said.

"Yeah, I know. Even though I might be in my soul room, I still know what's going on," Yuugi explained.

"Oh…hehe," Akila said.

"Sooooo, how's Seto?" Yuugi asked, obviously trying to start a conversation.

"Uh…he's fine," Akila replied.

Utter silence.

"It's cold," Akila said, shivering slightly.

"Here," Yuugi said, handing her his jacket. "Are you sure you'll be ok?" Akila asked.

"Yeah, don't worry," Yuugi shrugged as Akila put the jacket around her shoulders and held it tightly about her.

"C'mon, let's head back," Akila said, getting up.

"What about Malik and Trinity?" Yuugi asked.

"They'll come when they're done. I think Jounouchi already left and I need you to help me support Seto," Akila said, picking up one of Seto's arms.

Yuugi just nodded and lifted up another one of Seto's arms.

"Don't bother…I can walk on my own," Seto growled.

"Ok, if you say so," Akila said, dropping one of Seto's arms and signaling Yuugi to do the same.

"C'mon Yuugi, let's get back to where it's nice and warm," Akila said, running towards the alley's exit.

"Hey, wait up!" Yuugi called out, running after her and through the puddles.

The rain continued to pour as Trinity and Malik kissed each other. They were each on their sides now, arms around each other and mouths still kissing.

The thunder roared yet again and brought the two back to reality.

"Now, I have remembered light," Malik said, smiling.

Seto got up and began to leave the alley. He stumbled a little bit, but made it far without a problem. He soon found himself exiting the alley and seeing Jounouchi hugging that blonde girl who had arrived earlier. Well, it wasn't his business. So Seto just passed he two without a comment.

Jounouchi looked up just to see Seto heading back towards Malik's house.

"Hey Mai, wanna come to my friend's house? I'm sure you'll warm up there. Plus you can meet the rest of my friends," Jounouchi suggested.

Mai just looked up at him and nodded. So the two headed towards Malik's house as the store raged on.

Isis sat on the couch as her Millennium Tauk told her more. The others would be coming soon. Yes, not much longer and they will be here.

"So, when are the rest coming?" Anzu asked.

"Soon," Isis replied.

"Oh…" Anzu murmured sitting down and taking out something to read.

"I still can't believe they left without us," Honda exclaimed while getting food out of the kitchen.

"I guess you were not needed this time," Isis said.

"Humph," Honda said, taking out some bread and cheese.

"Malik…I'm so happy. My job is finally done and now…now you are saved," I said, my eyes sparkling in happiness.

"Yeah I know. Thank you," Malik said, hugging me.

"C'mon, we're gonna freeze in this rain," I said, standing up.

However, Malik did not stand up. He stood there looking at me.

"Trinity…I can't feel my legs. I can't get up," He said, the previous happiness replaced with worry.

"Do you think it has to do with the mind crush?" I asked.

"I don't know. But could you help me?" Malik asked.

"Of course I will," I said, giving me his hand.

This time, instead of ignoring it, he grabbed it and pulled himself up. I put his arm around my shoulder and began to exit the alleyway.

"You're so heavy," I complained.

"Hey," Malik said.

I stuck my tongue back at him and continued to support his body out of the alleyway.

Seto walked alone on the wet street. Jounouchi and the girl had passed him long ago. The collar of Seto's jacket was pulled up to shield his neck from the rain. He looked up at the sky and felt the cool rain come down on his face.

I'll find you Mokuba, don't worry. I'll search for you as soon as I leave this place!

"Hey Seto! Is that you?" Seto heard a voice call out to him.

He turned around and saw Trinity supporting Malik's body.

"Hey Seto! Could you help me?" Trinity called out.

Seto approached her and after a small conversation, found out that Malik was paralyzed from the waist down. Seeing as he was so heavy, it would take forever for her to carry Malik alone. Surely Seto would help her with this task.

"Sure, whatever," Seto grumbled, placing Malik's other arm around his shoulder.

"Thanks," Trinity said.

The three people then headed towards Malik's house off in the distance.

"Master, why did you do that?" Ryou asked.

"Couldn't you see that she wasn't useful? She would be more of a burden then help. We're better off without her," Bakura explained.

"Still I don't think it was right just to leave her out in the rain like that," Ryou said.

"I take it you're mind is recovering, therefore it would be wise for you to learn to shut up," Bakura growled.

Ryou immediately refrained from replying.

"The vessel and his friends will be leaving soon. They no longer have any reason to stay here," Bakura murmured.

"What about the Ishtars and that girl, Trinity?" Ryou asked.

"I don't know. I guess we'll just return to Japan as well," Bakura said.

"I may be speaking out of turn but…wouldn't it be wiser to stay in Egypt? In Japan, only the Millennium Puzzle is to be gained. But here, you have four items," Ryou explained.

"I will consider it…" Bakura said.

"Yuugi, we're almost there," Akila announced suddenly.

"And…" Yuugi asked, confused.

"Well, I'd like to thank you for saving me," Akila said smiling.

"You're welcome," Yuugi replied, smiling.

Then Akila leaned forward and gave Yuugi a brief kiss on the lips.

"Now you can say you're welcome. C'mon let's go," Akila said, heading towards the small house.

Yuugi stood there slightly confused. Girls were so strange sometimes.

"C'mon Mai, we're almost there," Jounouchi said, pointing out the building up ahead.

"Hey, I'll race ya there. 1…2…3…GO!" Mai said running off and giggling.

"Hey! Get back here!" Jounouchi called out, running after Mai.

"Ugh…Malik, are you sure you're legs are paralyzed?" I asked.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I really appreciate you not keeping me out in the rain, though," Malik said.

"If we don't get there soon, you will be left out in the rain," Seto growled.

"Hey, at least you have a raincoat. Neither Malik or I are equipped for the rain. Well, Malik has that cloak but still," I said, glaring at Seto.

So…we argued on for the next who knows how long until we finally arrived at Malik's home.

"I swear I'm just gonna sump you on the couch and then collapse right on top or you," I teased.

"You can do that, but you'll probably 'accidentally' fall off," Malik teased back.    

"Look, we're here. Now hurry up, I can't take this anymore," Seto said.

So we entered the house only to be greeted by everyone else there. Apparently we were arriving an hour after everyone else.

After a few cross words, Seto had the couch cleared off for Malik.

"Hey Yuugi, I need to talk to your other self about the power of Mind Crush," I said, sitting down on top of Malik.

"Ok, hold on," Yuugi said.

The familiar glow that I have seen so many times came from the puzzle. And where Yuugi had been, Yami was.

"Yami, what exactly does Mind Crush do?" I asked.

"I told you, it destroys the darkness in one's heart," Yami said.

"But what about the side effects?" I asked.

"Oh well, it leaves the person immobile for a day," Yami said as he saw worry grow on my face.   

I turned to Malik.

"You hear that? This will only last a day," I said happily.

"It doesn't matter how long it lasts as long as you're here to push my wheelchair," Malik grinned smugly.

I just gave him a flat look "You wish…"

"Well it's time for bed," Isis said suddenly.

Grumbling and whining came from the group of teens.

Soon everyone was settled for bed as the moonlight appeared ahead.

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Me: WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! That was LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!

Malik: I can't move!

Me: I know. But at least Yami no Malik is gone! ^_^

Malik: ¬¬

Me: Oh, and those lines came from the following Evanescence songs: Haunted, Hello, and My Immortal.

Malik: …

Me: Aw c'mon you have to say that was really good

Malik: ok, it was really good. There

Me: If you are reading this you have just read 15 pages 5,877 words. Ok, well that's all. Please review and see you soon!

BTW: The next chapter may be the last *glares at story* u better not rewrite yourself again… Don't worry there WILL be a sequel ok? Well ja ne!