Author's Notes: Again, thanks for the great reviews. As for the flamer: I don't care if you like or dislike my couplings, flaming is something I don't tolerate. You have been blocked and will be deleted if you try again. I forgive you for not thinking before typing, but I warn you, most authors wouldn't be as lenient as I am. You keep flaming people, and you might find yourself banned or attacked. I put a warning at the beginning that if you don't like it, don't read it! I don't mind criticism, but what you gave me was an all out flame! I need to see a doctor because I am making up a story with a couple that is very popular? I think you are the one that needs a doctor if you haven't seen half of the couplings that are posted on ff.net. Fanficion is not fact, so please keep your mouth shut unless you have a good reason. Thank you.
And to my real reviewers, enjoy this chapter. And a special thank you to Tasha, L.W. (lone wolf, LadyDragon 636, sm-candy, Kawaii Kokkei Tsuita no neko and kaz. You've been my most loyal viewers and I thank your for your encouraging words. If I forgot anyone, I apologize.
And thank you to all of the others who review as well. Every review means a lot to me.
Also, Chaos in Egypt has been updated and will be daily from now on.
And I have had an amazing inspiration for a new Yugioh fic after I am done this one. I just don't know who the couples will be though. It'll be a mystery/adventure/romance/ angst type fic, which will revolve around Egypt and ancient artefacts. So, obviously everyone will be in it! Keep an eye out for it.
And this chapter is kind of short, but it was the only way to introduce the tournament and why Dark Marik is back! (He might turn good, since I need him for a certain scene)
Chapter 12:
The Dark Portal
The day of the tournament arrived and thanks to Yugi's plan, the group were all disguised as rare hunters. They watched intently, awaiting the arrival of this new CEO.
"Welcome to the opening of the newest duel monsters tournament. This year we have a new host for it and they also represent the new company. More powerful then Kaiba corp. put your hands together and welcome CEO Aziz Ishtar!"
An elderly man walked up to the speakers. He had tanned skin and grey hair. He wore a white suit and speckles. "Thank you for the wonderful welcome." He smiled. "As you know, this tournament is being held for two very special reasons." He held up one of his fingers. "One, to introduce our new and more power holographic technology…" He brought another finger up. "And two, to bring forth the thieves of the ancient millennium items! Long ago seven items were made for evil power, reports have proven that they exist to this very day and have been found here in Domino City. It is a crime if you are caught wearing one of these items. Punishment is death by treason. If you help us find these criminals, you will be rewarded greatly. As for the prize for winning this tournament, it is ten million dollars! Duel your best! God speed, everyone!" The lanky old man walked off the stage.
Yugi peeked out from underneath his hood. "So that's what this is all about."
Joey tore his hood right off in anger. "That jerk! He's just doing this so he can bring out the items. And those names on the lists are of people that have to duel or they will be arrested anyways! And isn't his name Ishtar? Where's Ishizu and Marik when we need them…"
Téa placed Joey's hood back over his head. "Joey, don't cause a scene! We can't look suspicious! Rare Hunters are confident and cunning!" She smacked him upside the head. "Now, as long as you guys don't use your items, we'll be able to get through this tournament and buy Kaiba some time!"
Yami Bakura walked up to Téa. "It won't be easy. Bakura is still very weak, and if I am in control for too long, they'll know something's wrong. I'll change back, but I just hope he can handle the pain."
Téa placed her hand on his shoulder. "I'll look after him, he'll be ok." She assured him.
Yami Bakura nodded. A faint glow occurred and Bakura was now in place of his darker half. He slumped forward dizzy and sore.
Téa caught him. "Bakura, are you ok?" She asked softly.
The boy opened his eyes slowly. "What happened? I don't remember much…why am I in pain and why can I barely see?"
Téa sighed. "Your other half was attacked a few nights ago, it'll take time for the pain to heal, but we need you. This jerk is after the items to destroy them."
Yugi stepped in at this point. "Yeah, and anyone caught with one will be executed. It seems that news of the items has caused fear."
Bakura stared at everyone in shock. "I see…I…I'll do…my best."
Tea kissed him on the cheek. "Thanks, Bakura."
Bakura blushed. "Uh, did I miss something?"
Joey smacked Bakura's shoulder. "Only that your other half scored with Tea!"
Téa smacked Joey's head again. "Joey! He did NOT score with me! We're only dating! Geez…"
Bakura blinked. "Wow…I really have missed a lot…"
Everyone laughed.
***
Yami Marik paced back and forth, watching Ishizu and Mokuba in the jail in front of him. "What am I going to do with you two? You could be used as bait…but then I wouldn't be able to hear your screams of torture would I? I guess I'll just have to have some fun with you till then!" He smirked and approached the jail. His eyes went wide when he felt something strike him hard in the back. He fell to the ground and looked up at the person who dared to touch him.
Marik was still hanging by his chains, but he had managed to kick dark Marik. "Don't touch my sister!" He warned.
Yami Marik stood up and smacked Marik's face. "Don't try that again, boy!"
Marik took another swing, but dark Marik caught his leg.
Yami Marik smirked as he held it tightly. With a sharp twist he smiled as he heard Marik's cries of pain.
Marik gritted his teeth. "Y…you won't w…win…Y…Yugi…will st…stop you…"
Yami Marik frowned. "Yugi, huh? I doubt that. He's a bit busy at the moment. And that leaves more time for us…brother…" He mocked. He punched Marik in the ribs.
Marik gasped and slumped down. The chains were still holding him up. "B…Bastard…"
Yami Marik kicked him one more time and then walked back over to the cell.
Ishizu was glaring daggers. "Who in their right mind would have revived you?" She asked.
Yami Marik laughed. "Does the name Aziz Ishtar ring a bell?"
Ishizu's eyes went wide. "My…my uncle?" She looked away. "He did this? I trusted him and…he caused all of this? Why?"
Yami Marik reached into the cell and lifted Ishizu's chin up so she would look at him. "For power, my lovely sister…" He jumped back when she tried to bite his hand. "Aziz Ishtar began a study on the items after father was killed by me. He became obsessed with their powers and soon wanted it for himself. He became corrupted and soon discovered the now famous Battle City. He heard about his nephew and niece. Then he heard about me. Through months of research, he was able to create a portal to the shadow realm, without the use of a millennium item. He found me there and was intrigued with my dark thoughts. He said I was the Marik his nephew should have been. He brought me back through the portal and told me of his plan. I wanted revenge on three certain people and my 'brother' was just a bonus. After he disappeared in Egypt, I knew you would return to Domino, seeking your 'boyfriend's' help.
Ishizu glared at him.
Yami Marik stretched and leaned against the stone wall. "I remembered Domino city and the people who destroyed my chances of taken over Marik for good and killing that meddling Pharaoh. I wanted revenge. Aziz told me of his plan to convince the people of Domino that the items were evil and should be destroyed. Once handed over to him, he could harness the power and call forth the gods of old. He claims this world needs punishment for its crimes. I don't care really. Once I get my revenge, that crazy old man can do what he likes! I've decided to have 'fun' instead of trying to conquer this world." He unlocked the jail and awoke Pegasus and Odeon. "Now, bring them to me."
Odeon and Pegasus entered the jail and carried out Ishizu and Mokuba.
Yami Marik began to walk down a long corridor. "Follow me my slaves, let's crash Aziz's party!"
***
Téa was slumped down on a bench near the duelling arenas. Bakura was with her. Still trying to adjust his eyesight. He kept blinking and shaking his head. "This isn't good…"
"Will you be able to duel?" She asked.
Bakura sighed. "I don't know…I can barely see your face, and yet we are sitting really close to each other." He bowed his head.
Téa put her arm around him. "Hey, don't worry about it. I'm sure Kaiba will be finished before you even have a chance to duel."
"Téa, I'm no good at duelling. The spirit is, but I'm just a beginner. What if…what if I have to duel?"
Téa smiled. "Then I know you'll do your best. Remember by duel with Mai? I sucked totally against her, but I still tried. You need to do that too."
Bakura smiled. "Yeah, I guess I wasn't being confident like I usually am. So, how did you and 'him' umm…you know…"
Téa laughed. "I'm not sure myself. But I do know that I love him and accept him for who he is. He knows it too and I believe him when he says he loves me."
"I'm happy for you Téa. And I'm glad someone could reach his heart. I know he doesn't care about me…"
"No, Bakura. You're wrong!"
Bakura looked up at her in surprise.
"He loves you too. Just…he's not good at showing it. It took him this long to finally let you be in control again. He didn't want you to go through the pain he went through that horrible night I found him. I didn't know if he was even going to make it."
Bakura stared at her in silence. So he really did care for him. It wasn't unrequited. "I didn't know…he's changed a lot, hasn't he?"
Téa nodded. "Much…" she smiled and stood up. "Well, looks like the duels are about to begin. Are you up to watching them closer up?"
Bakura nodded. "Yes. Let's go."
To be continued…
