Author's Notes: Well, here's the next chapter. Very sad! I warn you now! Just remember, no one dies, so don't freak out! Enjoy. And I have a new fic up called Learning to Live Again. Read it if you'd like. I think you'll like it. Enjoy!
Chapter 16:
The Fall Of The Corporation
Téa sighed as she stared out into the lit up city of Domino. Smiling, she turned to her childhood friend and sighed. "I've forgotten how beautiful it was at night."
Yugi nodded. "I know. It might not seem like much, but it is our home."
They stayed like that for a few hours before the night air started to chill their bodies. Deciding to head in for the night, they made their way back to the lounge.
"Téa, everything is going to be just fine. Get some sleep, alright?"
Téa rubbed her swollen eyes. She had been crying way too much lately. "Thanks! You too, Yugi. Good night!" She waved as she headed off toward her room. She entered it and dove right for the bed. She didn't care that she was still dressed; she just wanted to sleep. She sighed as she thought of Bakura. If only he was there, so she could hold hi in her arms. Then she would know that everything would be all right. Her eyes grew heavy and she succumbed to sleep.
***
Kaiba and Ishizu were just finishing up their dinner when an interesting event occurred. Yami Marik limped past them toward the kitchen, limping slightly. He yanked a coffee mug out of the cupboard and poured a steaming hot cup of coffee. It was black coffee of course. Nothing but the strongest for him.
Ishizu raised and eyebrow and giggled. "Looks like he's bugged by something, guess the doctor let him go."
Kaiba rolled his eyes. He was a little drunk. "Forget about him…" He muttered.
Ishizu stood up and walked over to him. "I think you've had enough. Let's get some rest." She took the bottle from his hand and pulled him up onto his feet. "Thanks for that wonderful dinner. I really enjoyed it." She kissed him softly on the lips, sighing when he put his arm around her waist pulling her closer to him.
Kaiba pulled away and brushed a strand of hair out of her face. "Sleep well…" He whispered, kissing her one last time.
"You too." She smiled as she headed off to her room.
Kaiba sighed and walked over to the kitchen. Yami Marik was sitting there, wide eyed. He glanced over at the table and frowned. "Ten cups? No sleep for you tonight…" He slurred as he walked off to his room.
***
Téa began to toss and turn in her sleep. She kept hearing a voice calling out to her. "What…what's that?" She mumbled, pulling a pillow over her head. "Go away…" She moaned.
Téa …wake up…BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!
Téa shot upright in her bed and noticed the room was glowing red. "What's happening?" She cried as she realized a fire had broken out somewhere on the ship. She hopped out of bed and made a mad dash for the door. "KAIBA? Something's wrong!!!" She cried, running blindly through the ship.
Soon everyone was awake. The smells of smoke and fire caused everyone to regain their sense.
Kaiba burst through the door searching for a guard. He spotted one sprawled out on the floor. He had been knocked out cold. "Is this Marik's doing?" He wondered out loud. He eyed Marik and Marik's darker half.
Marik gulped. "He was with me the entire time. I swear it. He had a bit of a problem with some coffee, so I decided to keep an eye on him." He gripped the wall as the ship began to tip. "Who's driving this thing?" He asked, wide eyed.
Téa slipped as she was running toward Kaiba. "The whole ship is titling. How do we stop it?" She cried, sliding right into a wall near Marik. He caught her wrist, stopping her from smashing hard into it.
Kaiba narrowed his eyes. "Something doesn't make sense. I believe that the Marik's were behaving themselves and I also believe someone on board caused this. But who?" Before he had a chance to think, the ship spun around and everyone was flung from side to side. "We need to get to the control room! This whole ship is about to crash." He gripped the walls tightly as he crawled slowly over to the door.
Téa and Marik followed, hanging onto each other as best they could.
Kaiba reached the control room, but jumped back when flames shot out. "It's too hot! We'll be burned alive if we go in there!" He winced as the fire burned into his eyes. "Were trapped!"
Téa grew more determined with every passing minute. She ran toward the control room, but Marik wouldn't let go of her hand. "Marik! Let me go! I have to stop this! I know I can!!!" She cried out.
Marik glared at her. "Are you crazy? You'll be dead before you reach the controls!"
Téa managed to yank her hand out of his grip, causing a slight reddening from the friction. "I'm sorry! I have too."
Marik bowed his head. "Téa, I love you. Please don't do this…"
Téa paused and looked over at him. "I'm sorry…Marik." She turned without a second glance and charged into the room.
"Téa!!!"
***
Mai ducked as a bullet flew past her head. "I thought you guys took care of the guards?" She shouted.
Joey rubbed his head. "Eh, can't help it if a few slipped by, huh?"
Mai rolled her eyes. "Sure, and what if by some strange chance the ones you let go SHOOT US DEAD?"
Joey winced. "I get it already…geez…sorry…"
Yami Bakura growled. "Enough bickering! You guys are worse then an old married couple." He smirked when the blondes started blushing. He picked up Mokuba piggyback style. "We need to hurry, it's getting too hard to doge those bullets!"
Joey and Mai nodded as they made their way out the door. They ended up on the roof, with the guard still hot on their trail.
Joey stopped dead when he saw an interesting sight. Kaiba's blimp was hanging over and a bright light was coming from within. "Now there's something you don't see everyday…"
The blimp neared them; in fact it was about to crash right into the building they were standing on.
"Kaiba you fool! Turn it around!!!" Mai shouted.
The blimp obviously wasn't obeying them, as it grew closer.
Yami Bakura narrowed his eyes. "I think we don't really have any option but to jump…"
Joey looked at him as if he was insane. "How do we get onto that thing?"
Yami Bakura pointed to the rope dangling from the ship.
Joey's eyes went wide. "Oh, NO WAY!!!"
Yami Bakura tightened his grip on Mokuba. 'Whatever you do, don't let go of me, understand?"
Mokuba nodded and buried his face into dark Bakura's soft silvery hair. His hands clenched into little fists, which grabbed and pulled on the material of dark Bakura's shirt.
Yami Bakura sighed, took a running leap and jumped. He reached out, as the blimp grew closer. His hand snatched the rope. He wrapped his body around it and waved to Mai and Joey.
Joey was looking very pale, but thought better and scooped Mai up into his arms. He jumped just as the blimp hit the building. He reached out and snatched the rope, with a screaming Mai hanging on for dear life. Joey looked down at the arena below him and saw Tristan giving him a thumbs-up. He smiled and nodded.
***
Back on the ship, the fire had finally cleared out of the room and the group rushed inside, preparing for the worst.
Téa stood there, a blank stare on her face. She turned to face everyone, her eyes dropping slightly. Her face turned pale and she slumped forward.
Marik caught her and lifted her up into his arms. "How did she survive? It's…it's impossible!"
Kaiba walked toward the controls and managed to get the blimp upright once again. "We'll figure this out in the morning." He muttered as he slammed the door shut. "Take her to the hospital!" He ordered Marik.
Marik obeyed though he wasn't fond of being given orders.
A small gasp caused everyone to draw their attention toward Ishizu. She was staring at a very tired group that was made up of Joey, Mai, Mokuba and Bakura. "You're…you're all alive!"
Mokuba ran up to Kaiba, hopping into his arms. "Big brother!" He cried, hugging Kaiba tightly.
Kaiba closed his eyes and sighed with relief. Mokuba was safe. "Yeah, it's me, kid…" He smirked.
Yami Bakura walked up to Kaiba. "Where's Téa?"
Kaiba put Mokuba down. "She's at the hospital, but she's fine. Just a little…tired."
Yami Bakura nodded and headed off in the direction of the hospital.
A loud crumbling noise caused everyone to look out the window. They stared on in shock as the building was demolished by the impact of the blimp.
"So you think he's dead?" Mai asked, covering her mouth in shock.
Joey shook his head. "Somehow…that would be too easy."
***
Marik watched with a pained expression on his face. Téa was crying and convulsing. The doctors didn't know what to do. She was crying out in pain, but nothing was wrong with her. Her cried grew worse until all of a sudden she gasped and her eyes rolled to the back of her head. "Téa! No!" He cried, lifting the girl up into his arms. "She's…she's not moving!"
Yami Bakura opened the door violently. This caused Marik to jump. "What happened to her?" He asked in a dangerous tone.
Marik just kept shaking his head. "I don't…I don't know…" Tears began to fall from his eyes. "She just stopped…moving."
Yami Bakura pushed Marik aside roughly. He gripped Téa's shoulders and shook her. "Listen to me and listen good! I did not just survive an explosion and millions of gunshots just to watch you die! Open your eyes!" He screamed into the motionless girls face. Téa remained limp. "Téa …please!" He shook her harder. "I know I'm not much but…I swear I would give you the Nile if you wished it. I love you. Don't leave me…PLEASE! Téa!!!" He dropped the girls' limp form and threw his head down against her chest. He began to sob uncontrollably. "Don't leave me…please…"
Marik backed away and left the room. His head bowed down. "They need time alone…I should go now."
Yami Bakura turned hastily and called out to Marik. "Marik…thank you for looking after her…"
Marik smiled sadly and walked away, vanished into he darkness.
Yami Bakura looked over once more at the still form of Téa. Another tear ran down his cheek. He clutched her hand tightly in his. "I'm never going to leave you…" He said in a raspy voice. He leaned his head against hers and fell into a restless sleep.
To be continued…
