Author's Notes: Sorry I took so long. I had some personal problems to fix. Here's the long awaited chapter 11!

Chapter 11:

Trapped!

Ishizu glanced around nervously. Clingingly tightly to her was Mokuba. Ever since they had escaped the mansion, they were being chased non-stop. She knew that this child's' life was more important then her own. He was too young to have to go through so many dangers, but also very brave. Just like his brother.

"I think we're safe here…" The tiny boy said from below.

Ishizu looked down and smiled. "Thank you, for helping me. I am most worried about your brother though. What if he returns and they're still there?"

Mokuba shook his head. "They probably left after we escaped…Ishizu?"

The Egyptian woman looked at the boy. "Yes?"

"Do you…like my brother?"

Ishizu's face went crimson. "Uh…" She stopped. Even she had been wondering that question herself. "Mokuba…" She knelt down so she was eye-level with the boy. "I care very much for your brother, whether to say I 'like' him or not, I can't answer."

Mokuba nodded and then smirked. "My brother likes you!" He confessed.

Ishizu's jaw dropped. "What?" She gasped.

"It's true. I've noticed it. He's stubborn about his emotions, but if I know my brother, he has a soft heart and he likes you a lot!"

Ishizu leaned against the wall. Millions of thoughts were running through her head. Before she could sort them out, a sharp clanging sound caused her and Mokuba to look up. A tall man in a black suit was holding a gun to their heads.

"I suggest you follow me…" He said darkly.

***

Téa opened her eyes to the sound of loud chirping outside. It was daylight already. She moaned and stretched. Upon realizing she was on the couch, with a sleeping Yami Bakura on her lap, she promptly fell off of the couch, taking the spirit with her.

Yami Bakura landed on top of the girl, eyes opened wide, wondering what the heck had just happened. "Why did you do that?" He hissed, rubbing his head.

Téa smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, I'm used to waking up in my bed, this surprised me a bit. Not to mention, I always sleep alone." She teased.

Yami Bakura mumbled something and went bright red in the face. Standing up, he reached down to the girl, still trying to get off of the floor. He smiled when she took his hand in hers.

"How are your eyes?" She asked noticing he was able to see her hand quite easily.

"Better…" He said quietly, taking a seat on the couch again.

Téa joined him. "What's wrong? You've been so quiet this morning.

Yami Bakura looked away. "Téa…about last night…

Before he could continue, a tiny finger pressed against his lips. "Don't say what I think your going to say."

Yami Bakura just looked up at her puzzled.

"You're going to say it was a mistake, that it was wrong and that it was probably Bakura who was thinking those thoughts. I won't hear it! You understand me? Just when you've finally opened up, I'm not going to have you close yourself up all over again. I love you! Got that? I care and I want to help. You are not going to throw me away because of these silly regrets you keep having."

Yami Bakura pushed her hand away and stood up. "Téa …I don't deserve you! I don't deserve anyone…I shouldn't even be here." He started to walk away, but he stopped when he felt warm arms encircling his waist.

"I'm not letting you go." She whispered.

Yami Bakura sighed and turned to face her. He stroked her cheek gently with his fingertip. "Why?"

Téa smiled, tears falling down her cheeks. "Because I know there is more to you then you let on, and even though I don't know how long you'll be with us, I do know I want to spend every moment I can with you. Don't you get what the word 'love' means, Bakura? It means a deep feeling, a trust and a bond you share with one special person. You told me last night you loved me…unless that was a lie…"

Yami Bakura shook his head. "No! It wasn't a lie. I'm just…" He looked down and sighed deeply.

Téa looked at him. "What?"

Yami Bakura pulled the girl tightly against him, hugging her. "I'm afraid…" He confessed.

Téa wrapped her arms around the spirit and spoke in a low whisper. "I know. I am too. But together, we'll be alright!" She pulled back and leaned up to kiss him.

Yami Bakura leaned down and their lips once again met in an intense kiss.

They remained like that for some time, before Yami Bakura broke off the kiss. "Téa…?"

"What is it?" She asked, still leaning into his chest.

"It seems we have company." He jerked his head to the side, pointing at Téa's opened door.

"Oh? She asked lazily, and then snapped her head upright and said: "OH!!!" Yugi, Joey, Tristan and Mai were all standing in the doorway staring.

Téa pulled out of Yami Bakura's grasp. "Uh, hey guys, what's up?"

Everyone fell over.

***

Kaiba picked up his ringing cell phone. "Yes?" His eyes went wide. He slammed the cell phone shut and once again threw it against the wall. This time it shattered into a million pieces. "DAMN!!!" He cried, running out of the building.

***

Everyone was seat around Téa's living room. Téa was sitting next to Yami Bakura, and trying to explain everything to four disbelieving pairs of eyes. "It's actually a long story and I'll just make it short, ok? Bakura was hurt, I've been taking care of him, we've been spending a lot of time together and we've fallen in love! Ok?"

Everyone nodded numbly.

Joey stood up. "Bakura and you are cool Téa, my main question is, which Bakura are you holding?"

Téa went dark crimson. She looked over at Yami Bakura and then back to the four kids. "Um…" She couldn't fine the right words, so she reached over and tugged on Bakura's ring.

Everyone just stared.

"Sorry guys…but he's not that evil you know!"

Yugi smiled and walked over to the couple. "I know, Téa. And I'm happy for you. I trust your judgement and if you say he's cool, then we all agree! Right guys?"

Everyone nodded.

Tristan spoke up. "I've hung with him before, and I believe Téa. Welcome to the group, Bakura!"

Mai smiled and nodded.

Joey grinned.

Yugi reached out his hand to dark Bakura. "What do you say? A truce? All is forgiven!"

Yami Bakura looked down at Yugi's hand and raised an eyebrow. "I understand that you would accept me, but what of the Pharaoh? We are sworn enemies and will most likely hate each other till the end."

Yugi shook his head. "You can ask him yourself!" His millennium puzzle began to glow and Yami appeared.

"Bakura, I know that my father had done some horrible things in the past, but I'm not my father. I'm sorry your village was destroyed. If anyone should be asking forgiveness, it should be me." He kneeled down, bowing in respect. "Will you forgive me?"

Téa looked intently at Yami Bakura. It was hard to tell what his emotions were. He was glaring at Yami's hand and making no move.

Yami's eyes stared deeply into dark Bakura's. They showed no hate or malice, just guilt and sadness.

Yami Bakura was shocked. A Pharaoh was bowing before a commoner? Maybe things really have changed. He looked over at Téa. She was nodding her head and urging him on. He gently reached over and took Yami's hand in a firm grip and shook it.

Yami smiled. "Thank you." He said quietly.

***

In a dark dungeon below the city, Ishizu and Mokuba were chained against the walls.

"I'm scared, Ishizu." Mokuba whispered.

"I know. I am too. But you must have faith in your brother and Yugi."

Mokuba nodded. "I wonder who this big shot is that's trying to corrupt everyone?"

A voice came out of the darkness. "I'm very familiar to you all actually. Especially you, my 'dear' sister."

Ishizu looked up in horror. Marik was hovering above, smirking from behind the bars. His hair was oddly spiked up and he had very slanted eyes. Ishizu knew right there and then that she wasn't starring into the eyes of her brother, but the eyes of the darkness within him, she thought she would never have to see again.

Yami Marik was back and seeking deadly revenge on all who had trapped him.

"I have a small surprise for you though." He snapped his fingers and the lights came on. There chained to the wall behind him were the real Marik, Pegasus and Odeon.

"How can that be?" She cried out, staring at both Marik's.

Yami Marik smirked. "With the help of a little magic it's amazing what one can do!" He gripped the cells bars tightly. "And now I can finally have revenge on those who ruined my plans. Téa, Bakura and Yugi…" He gritted his teeth at the mention of their names. "They ruined everything I had worked so hard for! And now they'll pay dearly!!!"

To be continued…

Next chapter the tournament begins!