Only one voter and two reviews? That's a bit disappointing. I thought I
would have more opinions from reviewers. Oh, well I'll keep the votes
going through this chapter too. Just check the last chapter for the
choices, because I don't feel like typing them again. Just a small note,
the reason I was able to get chapters out every two or threes days was
because I had about four of them typed out before I started to post. Now,
I'll try to update every week or so.
Disclaimer: Just borrowing the Yu-Gi-Oh characters (
Shizuka = Serenity
Otogi = Duke Devlin
Chapter Eight: Unlocked Memories
Yugi and his grandfather insisted that I rest in bed for a couple hours before Isis or I did anything more. I frowned slightly, but understood that they didn't want my body to be placed under too much stress after being exposed to the intense amount of Shadow Magic. However, I did find a small amount of comfort from the fact that Jono and Anzu had kept a constant vigil as I was recovering. They knew what it felt like not to have control of themselves because of Malik and Marik.
"Jono was in a state of hysterics when he tried to tell me what happened." Anzu explained, "He kept on repeating that you were extremely weak and completely terrified because of what Malik did."
"He spoke to me as he carried me away from Malik." I said, glancing at Jono, "I couldn't understand a word he said but I was able to focus on his voice and calm down."
"Jono was telling you to calm down and that everything would be okay." Yugi explained, "He was also telling you to hang on."
"I'm glad he did that for me." I said looking in Jono's direction, "I don't think I would have been able to calm down if he hadn't."
Anzu translated what I had said for Jono, and a blush quickly overtook his face. Jono smiled bashfully and placed his arm behind his head, his blush growing even deeper. Mr. Mutou appeared in the doorway and asked for Yugi. Yugi followed his grandfather out of the room and downstairs. Then he shouted in delight, causing Jono and Anzu to hurry out of the room. Isis and I were alone, now was a perfect time to talk.
"Isis can your Millennium Necklace see a memory, even if it has been locked away?" I asked timidly.
"Yes, but why would want to see a memory like that?" Isis replied, "It could be quite a painful experience."
"I didn't want to say this in front of the others, but your brother's yami invaded my soul room." I explained, "I have to know what happened in the park. I have to know what I told him."
"You don't want them to worry any more than you feel that they should." Isis said thoughtfully, "That is a brave thing to do, but it is also somewhat foolish and very dangerous."
"I know, but they can't stop him in my soul room, so the others don't need to know." I replied, "Anyways, Yami already knows to watch out for Malik along with Bakura."
"I still feel that you should tell them, but I will not force you, nor will tell them." Isis said in a firm voice.
At that moment, Yugi Anzu and Jono came into the room with huge smiles on their faces. I raised an eyebrow and Yugi pulled out what looked like an invitation to something. Then he explained that it was an invitation; one to a new tournament hosted by Industrial Illusions. Yugi told me that he and Jono were definitely going to compete. I smiled slightly and nodded, not really meeting Yugi's eyes. Jono looked at me and said something, while pointing.
"Crystal, Jono said that you don't seem too happy about the situation." Yugi said, "He's right. Could you explain why?"
"Every tournament you've been in has had some sort of catch." I said, "I guess I'm worried for you and your friends."
"Don't be too worried about it." Anzu said, "We'll be fine in the end, even if something does happen."
"I hate to interrupt a conversation, but Crystal asked me to do something, before you came in, so may we have about an hour alone, please." Isis said in a gentle voice.
"Of course." Yugi replied, "We'll be in the shop if you need anything."
"Before we start anything, I need to place another protection spell over you so that the Magic from my Necklace does not harm you." Isis said, before chanting.
A soft white light surrounded my body, causing any weakness I still felt to vanish. I climbed out from under the covers of the bed. It was then that I realized that my clothing had been changed into my pajamas. I sat on the edge of the bed and quietly waited for Isis to begin. Then Isis closed her eyes and placed her hands near her Necklace, causing it to glow brightly.
Suddenly, I felt a sharp blast of wind rush past my ears, as colors spiraled past my eyes. Then there was a burning sensation in my chest that caused me to gasp in shock. I felt like something was dragging my through the air. I closed my eyes, trying to keep my eyes from being overwhelmed. Then everything stopped and I opened my eyes.
I notice two things at once; I was at the park, and I was translucent. I quickly found Rishid, Malik, and myself. I gasped in shock as I watched myself be released from the control of the Millennium Rod. I looked so weak and helpless; no wonder Jono and Yami were so worried about me. I looked like I could shatter into a million pieces.
I walked closer to the two Egyptians and myself. As Rishid yanked me to my feet, I noticed Malik's Rod flash slightly. My body became stiff and my eyes became clouded. I gasped slightly as Malik gripped his Rod and mutter in Egyptian. Then he stopped muttering and smirked broadly.
"Now, tell how did you meet the Pharaoh and his friends." Malik said coolly.
I listened as I told Malik everything from when Bakura captured me to Yami's rescuing me from Ryou's home. Malik nodded slightly and told me to continue. I told him about the next to days, including the duel with Seto and what Isis had told me about the Light. Malik laughed loudly at what I had told him about his sister. Then he moved on to my world and the fact that he and the others were fiction.
"Whom are you the most afraid of?" Malik asked.
"You." I answered in the same monotone voice I had been speaking in.
"Why not Pegasus, Bakura, or Kaiba?" Malik asked.
"Pegasus only wanted to bring back his wife, so I do not fear him. I am afraid of Bakura, but I also hold him in respect." I replied, "I do not fear Seto Kaiba because I know beneath his cold exterior there is a warmth that he has kept hidden for many years."
"Why do you fear me?" Malik asked coolly.
"Your nature terrifies me. Nightmares about you plague my sleep some nights." I heard myself replied.
[That's how he knew about my nightmares.] I thought as I watched Malik use his Millennium Rod to view my nightmares.
"Give me your deck." Malik ordered, "I want to make sure I can pay a visit to your soul room."
I watched myself hand Malik my deck. He thumbed through the cards and laughed when he pulled out the only Fiend card I had, Marie the Fallen One. I watched as Malik glowed in a soft lavender light, transferring some of his energy into the card. He placed the card back into my deck. Then he gave the deck back to me, before speaking again.
"Now as long as this card remains in your deck, I can gain access to your soul room." Malik smirked, "I know you'll keep this card seeing that you need it for a fusion."
The memory ended as Malik led me over to his motorcycle. There was another rush of color and wind, as Yugi's room came back into focus. Isis had a look of concern on her face when I turned to look at her. I realized right away that I was covered in a cold sweat. I shakily wiped a lock of hair out of my face.
"Take this card, and get rid of it. Malik did something to it." I said digging out my Marie the Fallen One, "I can get another one later."
"No, you need to keep your card." Isis said, "I can remove Malik's presence from it with ease."
Isis took my card and closed her eyes, before chanting rapidly. A blue-green light spread around Isis and into my card. Then a lavender- colored smoke seeped out of the card and took shape. Malik's translucent figure appeared and glared at Isis and then smirked at me, before fading away. Isis looked over at me as I let out a shaky breath.
"Thank you Isis." I said, placing my card back into my deck.
There was a knock on the door and Isis opened it slowly. It was Yugi, asking if he and the others could come in. I nodded slightly and Isis opened the door wider. Yugi came in followed by Anzu, Honda, Jono, and two others that I recognized. I knew them as Serenity Wheeler and Duke Devlin.
"Shizuka and Otogi." Yugi said, "Shizuka is Jono's sister, and Otogi created Dungeon Dice Monsters."
"Hello, nice to meet you." Otogi said, offering his hand, which I shook.
"Hello, my name is Crystal Hikari." I said with a small smile.
Shizuka smiled brightly at me, her gray eyes shimmering with happiness. I returned her smile, before standing up. I stood up too fast, causing me to falter and collapse from the sudden dizziness. That was when Yugi decided that it was best that everyone leave the room. I said good- bye to everyone, and noticed something that didn't seem to fit. Shizuka and Otogi were holding hands as they left. I had always read she and Kaiba were a couple.
Yippee! Chapter eight is done. Like I said at the beginning of the chapter I want more votes for which guy I should couple Crystal with. It would add another twist to my plot, which I think would make the story more interesting.
Read and Review. See ya next chappie.
Disclaimer: Just borrowing the Yu-Gi-Oh characters (
Shizuka = Serenity
Otogi = Duke Devlin
Chapter Eight: Unlocked Memories
Yugi and his grandfather insisted that I rest in bed for a couple hours before Isis or I did anything more. I frowned slightly, but understood that they didn't want my body to be placed under too much stress after being exposed to the intense amount of Shadow Magic. However, I did find a small amount of comfort from the fact that Jono and Anzu had kept a constant vigil as I was recovering. They knew what it felt like not to have control of themselves because of Malik and Marik.
"Jono was in a state of hysterics when he tried to tell me what happened." Anzu explained, "He kept on repeating that you were extremely weak and completely terrified because of what Malik did."
"He spoke to me as he carried me away from Malik." I said, glancing at Jono, "I couldn't understand a word he said but I was able to focus on his voice and calm down."
"Jono was telling you to calm down and that everything would be okay." Yugi explained, "He was also telling you to hang on."
"I'm glad he did that for me." I said looking in Jono's direction, "I don't think I would have been able to calm down if he hadn't."
Anzu translated what I had said for Jono, and a blush quickly overtook his face. Jono smiled bashfully and placed his arm behind his head, his blush growing even deeper. Mr. Mutou appeared in the doorway and asked for Yugi. Yugi followed his grandfather out of the room and downstairs. Then he shouted in delight, causing Jono and Anzu to hurry out of the room. Isis and I were alone, now was a perfect time to talk.
"Isis can your Millennium Necklace see a memory, even if it has been locked away?" I asked timidly.
"Yes, but why would want to see a memory like that?" Isis replied, "It could be quite a painful experience."
"I didn't want to say this in front of the others, but your brother's yami invaded my soul room." I explained, "I have to know what happened in the park. I have to know what I told him."
"You don't want them to worry any more than you feel that they should." Isis said thoughtfully, "That is a brave thing to do, but it is also somewhat foolish and very dangerous."
"I know, but they can't stop him in my soul room, so the others don't need to know." I replied, "Anyways, Yami already knows to watch out for Malik along with Bakura."
"I still feel that you should tell them, but I will not force you, nor will tell them." Isis said in a firm voice.
At that moment, Yugi Anzu and Jono came into the room with huge smiles on their faces. I raised an eyebrow and Yugi pulled out what looked like an invitation to something. Then he explained that it was an invitation; one to a new tournament hosted by Industrial Illusions. Yugi told me that he and Jono were definitely going to compete. I smiled slightly and nodded, not really meeting Yugi's eyes. Jono looked at me and said something, while pointing.
"Crystal, Jono said that you don't seem too happy about the situation." Yugi said, "He's right. Could you explain why?"
"Every tournament you've been in has had some sort of catch." I said, "I guess I'm worried for you and your friends."
"Don't be too worried about it." Anzu said, "We'll be fine in the end, even if something does happen."
"I hate to interrupt a conversation, but Crystal asked me to do something, before you came in, so may we have about an hour alone, please." Isis said in a gentle voice.
"Of course." Yugi replied, "We'll be in the shop if you need anything."
"Before we start anything, I need to place another protection spell over you so that the Magic from my Necklace does not harm you." Isis said, before chanting.
A soft white light surrounded my body, causing any weakness I still felt to vanish. I climbed out from under the covers of the bed. It was then that I realized that my clothing had been changed into my pajamas. I sat on the edge of the bed and quietly waited for Isis to begin. Then Isis closed her eyes and placed her hands near her Necklace, causing it to glow brightly.
Suddenly, I felt a sharp blast of wind rush past my ears, as colors spiraled past my eyes. Then there was a burning sensation in my chest that caused me to gasp in shock. I felt like something was dragging my through the air. I closed my eyes, trying to keep my eyes from being overwhelmed. Then everything stopped and I opened my eyes.
I notice two things at once; I was at the park, and I was translucent. I quickly found Rishid, Malik, and myself. I gasped in shock as I watched myself be released from the control of the Millennium Rod. I looked so weak and helpless; no wonder Jono and Yami were so worried about me. I looked like I could shatter into a million pieces.
I walked closer to the two Egyptians and myself. As Rishid yanked me to my feet, I noticed Malik's Rod flash slightly. My body became stiff and my eyes became clouded. I gasped slightly as Malik gripped his Rod and mutter in Egyptian. Then he stopped muttering and smirked broadly.
"Now, tell how did you meet the Pharaoh and his friends." Malik said coolly.
I listened as I told Malik everything from when Bakura captured me to Yami's rescuing me from Ryou's home. Malik nodded slightly and told me to continue. I told him about the next to days, including the duel with Seto and what Isis had told me about the Light. Malik laughed loudly at what I had told him about his sister. Then he moved on to my world and the fact that he and the others were fiction.
"Whom are you the most afraid of?" Malik asked.
"You." I answered in the same monotone voice I had been speaking in.
"Why not Pegasus, Bakura, or Kaiba?" Malik asked.
"Pegasus only wanted to bring back his wife, so I do not fear him. I am afraid of Bakura, but I also hold him in respect." I replied, "I do not fear Seto Kaiba because I know beneath his cold exterior there is a warmth that he has kept hidden for many years."
"Why do you fear me?" Malik asked coolly.
"Your nature terrifies me. Nightmares about you plague my sleep some nights." I heard myself replied.
[That's how he knew about my nightmares.] I thought as I watched Malik use his Millennium Rod to view my nightmares.
"Give me your deck." Malik ordered, "I want to make sure I can pay a visit to your soul room."
I watched myself hand Malik my deck. He thumbed through the cards and laughed when he pulled out the only Fiend card I had, Marie the Fallen One. I watched as Malik glowed in a soft lavender light, transferring some of his energy into the card. He placed the card back into my deck. Then he gave the deck back to me, before speaking again.
"Now as long as this card remains in your deck, I can gain access to your soul room." Malik smirked, "I know you'll keep this card seeing that you need it for a fusion."
The memory ended as Malik led me over to his motorcycle. There was another rush of color and wind, as Yugi's room came back into focus. Isis had a look of concern on her face when I turned to look at her. I realized right away that I was covered in a cold sweat. I shakily wiped a lock of hair out of my face.
"Take this card, and get rid of it. Malik did something to it." I said digging out my Marie the Fallen One, "I can get another one later."
"No, you need to keep your card." Isis said, "I can remove Malik's presence from it with ease."
Isis took my card and closed her eyes, before chanting rapidly. A blue-green light spread around Isis and into my card. Then a lavender- colored smoke seeped out of the card and took shape. Malik's translucent figure appeared and glared at Isis and then smirked at me, before fading away. Isis looked over at me as I let out a shaky breath.
"Thank you Isis." I said, placing my card back into my deck.
There was a knock on the door and Isis opened it slowly. It was Yugi, asking if he and the others could come in. I nodded slightly and Isis opened the door wider. Yugi came in followed by Anzu, Honda, Jono, and two others that I recognized. I knew them as Serenity Wheeler and Duke Devlin.
"Shizuka and Otogi." Yugi said, "Shizuka is Jono's sister, and Otogi created Dungeon Dice Monsters."
"Hello, nice to meet you." Otogi said, offering his hand, which I shook.
"Hello, my name is Crystal Hikari." I said with a small smile.
Shizuka smiled brightly at me, her gray eyes shimmering with happiness. I returned her smile, before standing up. I stood up too fast, causing me to falter and collapse from the sudden dizziness. That was when Yugi decided that it was best that everyone leave the room. I said good- bye to everyone, and noticed something that didn't seem to fit. Shizuka and Otogi were holding hands as they left. I had always read she and Kaiba were a couple.
Yippee! Chapter eight is done. Like I said at the beginning of the chapter I want more votes for which guy I should couple Crystal with. It would add another twist to my plot, which I think would make the story more interesting.
Read and Review. See ya next chappie.