Oh. My. Ra. The clouds have parted and through them, a small, but
brilliant, ray of light has come down from the heavens to strike me!!!
This little ray of light is . . . (Dun Dun Dun . . .) INSPARATION!!!
YYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
***Chapter 8
Night of Impending Shadows***
A lone figure walked down the empty, dark streets of Domino. His long strides were confident and gave him a fast pace. The light of the moon reflected in his wild white hair. If Yami Bakura was to be compared with anything, it might have been a large feline on the hunt. Out for blood.
But, though the hunter surveyed his surroundings thoroughly, his search was for naught, for no prey was in sight. The night was empty.
Bakura growled in impatience. His purposeful strides slowed. How was he to spill blood if none could be found? Not a single mortal soul roamed the silent streets. Where was the night life? His victims were not present.
Thoroughly disappointed, Bakura returned, with a flash, to sulk in his soul room.
Left, on the empty street on which he found himself, Ryou blinked.
Suddenly, darkness reigned as the light of the moon and stars winked out.
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***Yami's POV***
I wasn't pleased.
We were walking. We had been walking for at least a couple hours. Who could tell here? Time seemed to show no sign of passing in the Shadow Realm.
All around us the maddening shadows swirled. Shifting, changing . . . but always the same . . . Gah! These shadows are starting to get to my head . . .
Ah, how I miss the light of the sun . . . I can tell my Hikari does to. How could he not? I miss it, and I spend much of my time in my dark soul room. He, who lives in the light all hours of his living . . . yes, he must miss it very much.
As if the shadows, the silence, and the lack of light weren't enough . . . That . . . that dragon was talking non stop! The stupid thing's yapping made any sane thought impossible. It was mind boggling that he could even have time to breathe he was talking so fast. He. Would. Not. Shut. Up.
We had managed to drown most of his ramblings out. At first Yugi had actually engaged in the conversation and Yami had listened. Now, all Yugi could manage was a "Yep" or an "Un-hun" every once in a while.
There was no sign of life so far, just stupid shadows. The dragon has assured us he is leading us in the right direction. Yep.
Right.
I can't tell what would be worse, the all-encompassing silence of the Shadow Realm . . . or the wretched dragon's incessant chattering.
. . .
Yep, a VERY tough choice.
We walked on. The shadows crept closer. It didn't change.
We walked on.
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***Ryou's POV***
I rested in my soul room. My eyes gazed lightly over my surroundings. My soul room was supposed to reflect me, and I suppose it did. Pale indigo walls surrounded the room which, like my real room, was tidy and quaint. A small picture of his family sat on a small table beside his bed. The floor was a darker shade of blue. The walls and floor were mostly bare. So, did that portray my soul? Blank and bare? . . . I hope not.
I wonder what Yami is doing? Probably getting fresh blood on his hands, on my hands. How many innocents will he condemn tonight?
A lurching feeling . . . what? I snapped into my body with a start. Why had he released his control so early?
I whipped my head around, expecting to see some gory sight. Maybe my Yami wanted me to see something . . . unpleasant. He knows I am quite squeamish when faced with the product of my Yami's tortures.
But I saw . . . nothing. Just an empty street. What was up?
Oh, Yami must have not found anyone on the streets. He was bored and left my the job of walking home. Thanks a bunch Yami.
That's when it happened.
. . . my heart started to beat a little faster. Adrenaline seeped into my veins. Something was different. Something was . . . wrong.
That's when the sky turned black.
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***3rd person POV****
Ryou froze. Bakura sulked. Kaya quivered. Mhyrz laughed.
In his strange, seemingly wall-less cell, Mhyrz summoned shadows into the Realm of Light. Reaching for his target, and salvation, Ryou.
Kaya watched in horror as his green eves positively glowed. His face was a picture of triumph. The shadows around her twisted and rolled so fast it made her noxious.
Bakura slowly became aware of his Hikari's increasing distress. Finally, he rose from his hateful musings to ask, //Hikari, what is WRONG with you?!//
/Um . . . the moon went out. . ./
//What the hell do you mean. I'm in no mood to play games. . .// his tone was dangerous.
/I'm . . . I'm serious Yami! The MOON went OUT!/
//Hikari . . .//
/Look!/
Bakura grudgingly obliged. Through Ryou's eyes he saw that Ryou was, indeed, telling the truth. The night sky was a sea of black. Shadows were approaching.
Bakura took over and Ryou was thrown back into his soul room. Bakura looked around, lightly amused.
The lonely street was quickly being overrun with familiar shadows as dark as the sky above. 'So, the Shadow Realm is being summoned . . .' he thought. "My, my. . . now hmm . . . SOMETHING seems familiar here. I just CAN'T seem to put my finger on it."
He threw back his head and let loose a peal of malicious laughter.
"You, whoever you are, show yourself! You DARE to challenge ME to a Shadow Game?! I AM the shadows!!"
"Are you so sure?" A cold voice asked.
Before Bakura could reply, he felt a tug at his soul. "What the . . ."
Something was being taken . . . from inside him . . .
. . .
Ryou?
Ryou!
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Evil cliffy! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep.
Since I was . . . preoccupied at the start of this chapter, I'll take this time to thank Towairaito Zoon and Erckie for reviewing. You guys are awesome!!
I actually had INSPARATION to do this chapter . . . it boggles the mind. . .
Hey, if I could ask you something . . . does anyone know how to make italics appear on Microsoft word? I've tried Underscores around the word and using regular italics but they wont show up when I download them. Is there a special way to do this?
To Towairaito Zoon (and everyone else too,) After this I will make a conscious effort to make my chapters longer. . . I'm sorry they're so short! I will definitely try harder! I still really new at this! (I wrote this chapter before getting your comment)
Thanks for reading! Until next time!
***Chapter 8
Night of Impending Shadows***
A lone figure walked down the empty, dark streets of Domino. His long strides were confident and gave him a fast pace. The light of the moon reflected in his wild white hair. If Yami Bakura was to be compared with anything, it might have been a large feline on the hunt. Out for blood.
But, though the hunter surveyed his surroundings thoroughly, his search was for naught, for no prey was in sight. The night was empty.
Bakura growled in impatience. His purposeful strides slowed. How was he to spill blood if none could be found? Not a single mortal soul roamed the silent streets. Where was the night life? His victims were not present.
Thoroughly disappointed, Bakura returned, with a flash, to sulk in his soul room.
Left, on the empty street on which he found himself, Ryou blinked.
Suddenly, darkness reigned as the light of the moon and stars winked out.
******************************************************
***Yami's POV***
I wasn't pleased.
We were walking. We had been walking for at least a couple hours. Who could tell here? Time seemed to show no sign of passing in the Shadow Realm.
All around us the maddening shadows swirled. Shifting, changing . . . but always the same . . . Gah! These shadows are starting to get to my head . . .
Ah, how I miss the light of the sun . . . I can tell my Hikari does to. How could he not? I miss it, and I spend much of my time in my dark soul room. He, who lives in the light all hours of his living . . . yes, he must miss it very much.
As if the shadows, the silence, and the lack of light weren't enough . . . That . . . that dragon was talking non stop! The stupid thing's yapping made any sane thought impossible. It was mind boggling that he could even have time to breathe he was talking so fast. He. Would. Not. Shut. Up.
We had managed to drown most of his ramblings out. At first Yugi had actually engaged in the conversation and Yami had listened. Now, all Yugi could manage was a "Yep" or an "Un-hun" every once in a while.
There was no sign of life so far, just stupid shadows. The dragon has assured us he is leading us in the right direction. Yep.
Right.
I can't tell what would be worse, the all-encompassing silence of the Shadow Realm . . . or the wretched dragon's incessant chattering.
. . .
Yep, a VERY tough choice.
We walked on. The shadows crept closer. It didn't change.
We walked on.
************************************************************
***Ryou's POV***
I rested in my soul room. My eyes gazed lightly over my surroundings. My soul room was supposed to reflect me, and I suppose it did. Pale indigo walls surrounded the room which, like my real room, was tidy and quaint. A small picture of his family sat on a small table beside his bed. The floor was a darker shade of blue. The walls and floor were mostly bare. So, did that portray my soul? Blank and bare? . . . I hope not.
I wonder what Yami is doing? Probably getting fresh blood on his hands, on my hands. How many innocents will he condemn tonight?
A lurching feeling . . . what? I snapped into my body with a start. Why had he released his control so early?
I whipped my head around, expecting to see some gory sight. Maybe my Yami wanted me to see something . . . unpleasant. He knows I am quite squeamish when faced with the product of my Yami's tortures.
But I saw . . . nothing. Just an empty street. What was up?
Oh, Yami must have not found anyone on the streets. He was bored and left my the job of walking home. Thanks a bunch Yami.
That's when it happened.
. . . my heart started to beat a little faster. Adrenaline seeped into my veins. Something was different. Something was . . . wrong.
That's when the sky turned black.
************************************************************
***3rd person POV****
Ryou froze. Bakura sulked. Kaya quivered. Mhyrz laughed.
In his strange, seemingly wall-less cell, Mhyrz summoned shadows into the Realm of Light. Reaching for his target, and salvation, Ryou.
Kaya watched in horror as his green eves positively glowed. His face was a picture of triumph. The shadows around her twisted and rolled so fast it made her noxious.
Bakura slowly became aware of his Hikari's increasing distress. Finally, he rose from his hateful musings to ask, //Hikari, what is WRONG with you?!//
/Um . . . the moon went out. . ./
//What the hell do you mean. I'm in no mood to play games. . .// his tone was dangerous.
/I'm . . . I'm serious Yami! The MOON went OUT!/
//Hikari . . .//
/Look!/
Bakura grudgingly obliged. Through Ryou's eyes he saw that Ryou was, indeed, telling the truth. The night sky was a sea of black. Shadows were approaching.
Bakura took over and Ryou was thrown back into his soul room. Bakura looked around, lightly amused.
The lonely street was quickly being overrun with familiar shadows as dark as the sky above. 'So, the Shadow Realm is being summoned . . .' he thought. "My, my. . . now hmm . . . SOMETHING seems familiar here. I just CAN'T seem to put my finger on it."
He threw back his head and let loose a peal of malicious laughter.
"You, whoever you are, show yourself! You DARE to challenge ME to a Shadow Game?! I AM the shadows!!"
"Are you so sure?" A cold voice asked.
Before Bakura could reply, he felt a tug at his soul. "What the . . ."
Something was being taken . . . from inside him . . .
. . .
Ryou?
Ryou!
************************************************
Evil cliffy! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep.
Since I was . . . preoccupied at the start of this chapter, I'll take this time to thank Towairaito Zoon and Erckie for reviewing. You guys are awesome!!
I actually had INSPARATION to do this chapter . . . it boggles the mind. . .
Hey, if I could ask you something . . . does anyone know how to make italics appear on Microsoft word? I've tried Underscores around the word and using regular italics but they wont show up when I download them. Is there a special way to do this?
To Towairaito Zoon (and everyone else too,) After this I will make a conscious effort to make my chapters longer. . . I'm sorry they're so short! I will definitely try harder! I still really new at this! (I wrote this chapter before getting your comment)
Thanks for reading! Until next time!