Disclaimer: See chapter 2.
H: I have nothing to say.
HH: I like juice.
H: HEY!!! That's my line!
Eek: Straw is cheaper, grass is free. Buy a farm, get all three.
Wayne: ???
Eek: *shrugs* She said "hay".
All: Ha ha.
HH: *axe-murderer look* That so funny. I kill you last.
All: O_O"
Normal POV:
"Okay, here's the plan," Ryou began, gesturing to illustrate points. "First of all, we need to find out where this door is. Then we have to figure out how to close it."
"How are we gonna do that?" Meg asked, leaning forward, arms on her knees. "We don't even know how Bakura and Marik got it open in the first place."
Yai suddenly spoke up. "I think I can help with that," he said. "As you know, my specialty is mythology and legends. If we could cross through the door to your side, I could dig up information on the Items and how they work."
"Excellent. I think we just might live through this."
"Ha ha. That's so funny."
"I wasn't kidding." Ryou's smile faded. "This is very dangerous. Who knows what kind of people will start crossing through the door? And we don't know if Bakura opened more than one." He sighed and slumped back on the couch. "Yet another thing to add to our growing list of 'don't knows'."
"Well, the important thing is that we have some hope," commented Yai.
Meg's POV:
A thought occurred to me. "Yai," I said nervously. "What the hell are we going to tell our parents?"
Yai sat back thoughtfully. "I've got it!" he shouted after a few minutes of silence, leaping up and causing Ryou and me to jump. "We can tell them that we're entering some sort of free summer program; like a camp, and there isn't any mail, so they won't send us anything! They'll think we're safe with friends and stuff!"
"Yai, you're a genius!" I cried, hugging him. "Now, where are you going to stay, Ryou?"
"If you don't mind, could I stay here?" he asked, a little embarrassed. "I don't have anywhere to go, especially looking like this!"
I eyed him and his, ah, unusual appearance. "I suppose you could hide in my room," I replied uncertainly. "I think I could sneak up some food from dinner, too."
"Thanks," he smiled, relieved.
"Wait a second," Yai demanded, causing me to freeze, then turn to the anime character. "How'd you get here if you don't know where the door is?"
"Yeah!" I agreed. "How did you get here?"
"Oh, that." The boy in question merely waved his hand, dismissing the topic. "Remember how I said yami was having problems with people crossing through? Well, he took me with him while I was in my soul room, and we got separated. I still have my Millennium Ring, but I have no idea how to use it like he did."
"You have the Millennium Ring?!?" I gasped. That was my favorite item! AWESOME! "Can I see it?"
He hesitated a moment, then pulled it out from under his shirt. "Be careful," he cautioned as I fingered the sharp, dangling pointers.
"Kewli," I whispered, only to have it pulled from my hands. "Hey!"
"Sshhh!" Yai whispered back, peeking out the window. "Your parents are coming!"
"Quick!" I muttered. "Up the stairs!" I shoved Ryou in front of me as we ran up the two flights. "In here!" All three of us rushed into my room, the last room on the right. I locked the door and Ryou climbed into the closet, hiding behind a bunch of old games and some jeans. "Hold still," I told him. "We'll take care of my parents!"
Yai and I rushed back downstairs to find my parents laughing and talking excitedly. "Oh, Meg, guess what?" my mother gushed when she noticed me. "Your father and I have the most wonderful news!"
"What?" I sighed. Things were just beginning to get interesting around here. I hoped we weren't going on some stinky ol' road trip or whatever.
"Your father and I are going on vacation! To Florida!" I stood there, shocked for about the billionth time that day.
"When are you leaving?" I squeaked.
"In three days," my father grinned. "But we'll be gone for about four weeks! Isn't this grand?"
Yai looked at me and smiled. This was perfect! "Excuse me, Ms. Makio? May I stay with Meg here? You know how my house is with my little sisters in the summer."
The aforementioned woman turned to him and smiled her hugest smile. "I wouldn't mind at all, Yai. I'm sure your mother wouldn't either. How about this: I'll call her right now, and if she says yes, we can drive you over and help you pack." She turned to Dad. "Speaking of which…"
Yai and I practically flew up the stairs. "Ryou! Ryou!" we cried as quietly as possible. "Our parents won't be bothering us for a month! We can go with you!"
Ryou's pale face and white hair peeped through my pants (The ones in the closet!!!). "Wonderful!" he replied cheerily. "When are they leaving?"
My face fell. "That's the bad thing," I mumbled. "I'm afraid you'll be stuck in my closet for the next three days."
"Oh, great," he groaned.
Wayne: Hera and Herahet are sleeping.
Eek: Yup. Jeez, they snore like wolves!
H&HH: *snoring like wolves*
W&E: UØ _Ø
Wayne: The sign, Eek.
Eek: *hands him sign and plugs it in*
Wayne: *reads sign* Buy me a plushie. Hey, that's not what it's supposed to say!
Eek: *throws a rock at it and the sign flickers and changes*
Wayne: *reads sign* Please Read&Review. Much better! ^_^
Eek: ^____________________^ Thankyewverymuch.
