Author's Notes: Well, here's the newest chapter. Gosh, your reviews are so wonderful. I wish I could thank everyone individually, but there's so many of you! *Laughs* Well, thank you. Each review means something to me.
Well, let me tell you something about this chapter. It's based on the latest Yugioh manga. But I made up the part about Bakura helping them! We don't know what's really going to happen! This chapter has a bit of romance, but mostly angst in humour. The next chapter will be the beginning of the tournament and Pegasus's return. And everyone will be in it!
SPOILER!!! THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS IN THE MANGA! THIS IS THE REAL MANGA BY THE CREATOR, NOT FAN MADE. DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH AND YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED!
In chapter 307 Yami is dying; Zok (Who is the dark side of Priest Seto's father and Marik and Ishizu's father in the present) is trying to over take the puzzle and Yami's memories. A part of him was sealed in the puzzle and the ring and a part of him is with the spirit Bakura.
That Bakura has Yugi, Téa, Joey, Tristan and Bobasa (A guy helping them) cornered and is duelling Joey. Whoever loses, loses their soul. Joey's just about to lose, but the manga ended there. Yami and the thief Bakura of the past are fighting and Shadi has run to his side, but he's too late.
So, this is how it is:
Past
Pharaoh: No one knows his real name because it vanished when he was sealed in the puzzle. He is the young ruler of Egypt. He can't remember his father, but he knows that he created the items. When Bakura brought his fathers body into the palace and Yami went to carry it back to the tomb, his father's corpse felt warm and a voice spoke into Yami's mind, telling him about heart and other things I can't remember right now. This encouraged Yami and he taught Priest Seto a lesson during a duel. He summoned his Ka, which was a Kuriboh. He showed Priest Seto that power wasn't everything. He chased after Bakura on horseback and now they are duelling to their death. He is almost dead at the moment and slowly falling into darkness. He was a great ruler with a kind heart.
Bakura: He is the king of thieves and has the ability to walk through walls. He came from a village that know one's ever heard of and is the last survivor it seems. This village seems to connect to the items and a great evil. He tells everyone that the items have evil in them, and even though Yami's father created them for peace, he had no idea that they harboured evil. He warned the Pharaoh that one of his priests would betray him. He seems to be able to see the future. He is not a normal human and is a mystery to all, even the guards of the palace. He wants the items to become Pharaoh. He doesn't believe in peace and happiness. He has so much hate in his heart the he has the most powerful Ka and easily beat everyone except the Pharaoh. He is not really a criminal; his is simply consumed by his hatred. Something happened years ago in his village that made him what he is today. He duels Mahado and receives the Ring after Mahado kills himself. Priest Seto's father told him that if Bakura did indeed come from this strange village, then his hate is more stronger then they'll ever know.
Priest Seto is the holder of the Millennium Rod. The rod is slowly corrupting him and now he is kidnapping the townspeople and sacrificing them so he can gain more power for the Pharaoh's army. He isn't really evil, he's just trying to do what he thinks is best. He found a girl with white hair and blue eyes and saved her from being stone. He found out that she has the Ka of the Blue Eyes White Dragon and sacrifices her to gain its power.
Priest Shadi is the holder of the Millennium Ankh. There is nothing is known about him yet.
Priestess Ishizu is the holder of the Millennium necklace. She is pretty much like the Ishizu of the present, so I can't say much.
Priest Mahado is the holder of the Millennium Ring. He is the loyalist to the Pharaoh. After Bakura dug up Yami's father's body and discrete it before Yami and the priests eyes, Mahado blamed himself for it and vowed to protect the tomb at all costs. (Bakura dragged around Yami's father's body, with a rope around the corpse neck. It was sick) He tricked Bakura into entering another tomb and placed a large stone table before the guards. He told them that if the Dark Magician appeared on it before 3 days, seal the tomb to trap Bakura forever. He fought Bakura, and Bakura hit this switch, which caused the blades to start swinging as they battled. Mahado knew he would lose and gave up his Ka. He became the Dark Magician and let his body get sliced to pieces by the blades. Bakura took the ring and then ended up falling into a pit. The Dark Magician appeared on the tablet and everyone mourned Mahado.
Priest Karim is the holder of the Millennium scales. There is nothing known about him yet.
Seto's father is the holder of the millennium Eye. He has been corrupted by the eye and warns Seto not to fall into darkness with him. He harbours an evil within him called Zok. When Bakura attacks him, Zok comes out of his body and we find out he is a shadow master. He is the current enemy Yami is fighting.
Mana is a student of Mahado. She is so much like Téa! She's a bright bubbly student who loves her master. She is always hiding in vases and sneaking around the castle. (We find out that Yami used to hide in vases as a boy and sneak around too) She hates it that after Mahado received the ring, he stopped using his powers and became a priest. He was never the same after he got the ring. She is mourning her masters' death right now.
Shimon: Is the mentor of the Pharaoh. He looked after him since he was a child and stays by his side loyally.
Present
Yugi/Yami: Yugi is the Pharaoh's chosen host. He is the boy that is destined to return all of the items to their proper place. Yami is the spirit of the Pharaoh. He must remember his name in order to regain his memory and his true powers.
Seto Kaiba: A wealthy CEO whose memories are sealed within the rod because it rightfully belongs to him. It's not Marik's. Marik gave it to Yugi.
Shadi still holds the Ankh and is still a mystery. He is the one who told Marik that it was Yami's will that caused his father to die. This is what made Marik chase after Yugi.
Ishizu held the necklace, but gave it to Yugi.
The Dark Magician: He was once Priest Mahado and now stands loyally by Yugi and Yami's side, fighting for them.
Bobasa: A funny man who wears a locked shirt, that when opened reveals a huge stomach with the impressions of the millennium items on it. (Gross!) He was sent to Help Yugi and his friends enter Yami's memory and he holds the scales. Bakura (The good one) sadly failed to join them because his heart has darkness within it.
Marik and Ishizu's father: Marik's dark half killed him. He too had the memory of the Pharaoh carved onto his back at the age of 10. Odeon (Or Rishid) was his first son, but not a real son. He was found and taken in by them. He would go through the ritual at the age of 10 if his wife didn't bore a boy by then. She soon bore Ishizu and 4 years later she died giving birth to Marik. Odeon tried to go through with the ritual to spare Marik, but the father hated him and told him he was nothing. All Odeon wanted was to call him father. Odeon then carves markings into his face to feel the pain Marik went through, thus sealing Marik's dark side away. The father was once Priest Seto's father in the past and holder of the Eye.
Mana is now the Dark Magician girl.
Yugi's Grandfather/Solomon Muto: He found the puzzle on a dig and almost died after his men betrayed him. He was shot and left hanging off of the edge of a bridge in the Pharaoh's tomb. The spirit of the Pharaoh rescued him and he brought the puzzle home to Yugi. He was Shimon in the past. The Pharaoh's spirit recognized him as that and saved him from death.
End of Spoiler
There you have it! Weird huh? It keeps getting better! Can't wait till chapter 308! Now you know why I always portray Bakura the way I do. And I must give full credit to Janime! She made a site with all of this info and if it weren't for her, we wouldn't know what was happening in the manga. You may use this info for your stories, but I ask you to give proper credit to those who put it out. Thank you.
Chapter 8:
God's Gift
Bakura leaned against the rail, his arms crossed and left foot propped up against the stone holder. He laid his head down on his arms, his eyes obscured from view. With a deep sigh, he closed his eyes, wishing he would never wake up again. "Where do I fit in here now?"
"With us, Bakura." A soft voice spoke up from behind him.
Bakura lifted his head up at turned to face, "Téa …" He felt his anger rising. "What are you doing here?"
Téa sighed. "Ryou called me and told me what had happened. Luckily I was just finished my errands for my mother." She put her arms behind her back and moved her foot in little circles, causing her shoes to scuff in the dirt. "I'm sorry. I should have told you why I was hanging around you all day." She bowed her head. "Ryou was worried about you and asked for my help. I … helped Yami once before … so …" She looked up and into his darkening eyes. "But, I didn't tell Ryou everything. I know what you heard, but it's not the full truth. Bakura, I do care about you. The more I got to know you today, the more I wanted to help you, of my own choosing." She bravely stepped closer, her hands now clasped in front of her.
Bakura frowned. "Tell this to someone who cares …" He said coldly as he turned back around and leaned against the rail again.
Téa closed her eyes as he turned away. That hurt. But she wasn't going to give up without a fight. She took another step closer, now right behind him. She took a deep breath and lifted her arms up. She moved one more step and leaned in, wrapping her arms around his waist and leaning her head against the middle of his back.
Bakura's eyes widened. "What the hell are you doing?" He asked, tightening his grip on the rail.
"Comforting you." She replied, nuzzling his back with her head.
Bakura closed his eyes and swallowed hard. He began to turn around and felt her remove her arms from around his waist and back up.
Téa smiled sadly at him. She opened her arms wide. "Come here." She whispered.
Bakura looked at her in complete shock. What was she doing? He lifted his arms up and looked down at his hands then back up to her out stretched arms. He didn't know what to do. He soon realized he was walking toward her. He looked down and swallowed again.
Téa nodded.
Bakura advanced and slowly put his arms around her waist and laid his head on her shoulder.
Téa wrapped her arms around his back, rubbing it. "I'm sorry, Bakura. I don't want things to be like this because I lo … like Yami and you and him are enemies. Please, can't we be friends?"
Bakura couldn't speak. He just nodded his head, burring it into her shoulder and squeezing his eyes shut. His grip on her tightened as he realized that no one had hugged him since his mother had … died. And he remembered as a child that he would always feel safest when his mother would hold him and tell him everything will be all right. After she died, he refused to let anyone touch him. Afraid they would just leave him like she did if he allowed anyone to get that close. And now all of the walls had come down and he once again felt safe now in this young woman's arms. After a few minutes he finally pulled away.
Téa smiled up at him. "Feel better now?"
Bakura blushed. "Uh … yeah …"
Téa giggled. "Don't be embarrassed. Sometimes everyone needs a hug in order to feel better. After all, we're only human!"
Bakura frowned.
Téa realized what she had said and buried her head in her hands. "Uh, never mind. I know it still must be awkward to be called that after, err … 5000 years." She reached for his hand and began to pull him down the path to his house. "Come on, Ryou must be worried sick."
***
Ryou was sitting up on the couch reading a book. He heard the doorbell ring and jumped off of the couch, throwing the book onto the floor absentmindedly. He opened the door and was greeted with a sight that made him sigh with relief. Bakura and Téa were both safe.
"Hey, Ryou. How's your eye?" Téa asked, reaching out to him.
"It's sore, but I'll live. Are you alright, Bakura?" He asked, turning his attention to the white haired Egyptian.
"Yeah." He replied quietly as he entered the house.
"Thanks." Ryou whispered.
Téa smiled. She looked over at Bakura and then back to Ryou. "I would have done it anyways. I really do care about him, Ryou. I'm sorry I denied that before."
Ryou smirked. "I figured as much. Téa, would like to join us for supper? It's the least I can do to reply you for everything you've done."
Téa checked her watch and then nodded. "Sure, I have the time." She entered the house and took a seat next to Bakura on the couch.
"So, are you going to tell him?"
Téa jumped and looked at Bakura. "Tell who what?"
"Yami. I heard you back at the harbour. You were about to say you loved him. I was wondering if you were going to tell him." Bakura replied, crossing his legs and leaning back.
Téa blushed bright red. "Uh, I don't know. He … he seems to view me as only a friend. And, it would be kind of weird … I guess … I don't know." She began twisting a strand of hair around nervously.
Bakura rolled his eyes. "Well, the way he was checking you out at the arcade, I'd say you have nothing to worry about."
Téa jumped off of the couch. "WHAT? HE DID WHAT?" She was close to hyperventilating.
Bakura laughed. "Easy, Téa. You're going to faint." He grinned and stretched out fully on the couch. He placed his hands behind his head and smirked at her, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Téa's eyes were still wide. She began to pace back and forth. "I, uh … oh, geez! Bakura why did you have to go and say THAT?"
Bakura shrugged and let his eyes trail toward the floor. He noticed the book Ryou was reading earlier was just near Téa's feet. "Hey, be careful! There a book on the floor!"
Téa was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't hear his warning and her foot slipped on the book. She went crashing onto the couch and right on top of Bakura, who was sprawled out across it. "OW!" She cried as she fell onto his well tone chest. It was hard as rock.
"Hey, watch where you put that knee!" Bakura winced as her knee was stuck in between his legs. "Get off of me!"
"I can't! My leg is caught underneath the cushion!" She moaned, trying to pull herself up.
Bakura covered his face with his free hand. The other was pinned underneath Téa's arm. "This is the most stupidest –
Ryou was humming happily as he walked out of the kitchen, holding a pot. "Ok, guys! Foods OH MY GOD!" He shouted, throwing the pot into the air. He saw Téa on top of Bakura, both panting and moaning. "I'll uh, leave you two alone. Let me know when you're done." He walked back into the kitchen, ignoring their pleas for help.
Téa tried to pull her leg out of the cushion. She gritted her teeth as she pulled as hard as she could. She felt her leg loosen a bit, which sent her forward. She ended up face to face with Bakura. Their noses and lips were just inches apart. They stared at each other for a moment and then suddenly leaned in closing their eyes and parting their lips.
Ryou can back out looking a bit flustered. "Sorry about that guys, I'm ok now that I know WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?" He shouted again as he saw them look up at him startled
"WOULD YOU JUST HELP US YOU IDIOT?" Bakura shouted making Téa wince and cover her ears. "Sorry …" He said as she groaned.
Ryou ran over and reached into the couch, trying to pull Téa's leg out.
"Watch it!" She warned as his hands slipped and went a bit too high up.
"It's not my fault you wear those bloody long stockings!" Ryou cursed.
Téa was close to strangling him. "SHUT UP AND START PULLING!" It was Bakura's turn to wince now.
After a few more moments, everyone was now sitting quietly on the couch. Except Téa was now nursing a sore ankle.
"Sorry, Téa." Ryou was feeling bad for leaving the book out. He handed her an icepack.
"It's fine, …" She mumbled as she accepted the ice pack and began dabbing it on her ankle.
"Well, I guess we can have supper out here then!" Ryou chirped as he walked back over to the kitchen.
Téa and Bakura were now left alone. They looked at each other and then turned away blushing.
"Uh, about earlier." Téa began. "Let's just forget about it, deal –
"Deal!" Bakura said before she could fully finish her sentence.
They watched as Ryou brought them their food and everyone began to eat in silence. Ryou kept eyeing the two suspiciously. Bakura eat without glancing up from his plate and Téa ate without looking down at her plate. Ryou had, had about enough. He slammed his fork down on his plate. "Ok, what the bloody hell is going on here?"
Bakura and Téa looked up at him, startled. "Nothing." They said in unison.
Ryou muttered under his breathing and went back to eating.
***
After everyone was finished eating, Téa decided to help Ryou with his school project while Bakura had a nap on the couch.
"Hey, did you know that this week is the upcoming tournament that Pegasus is hosting?" Ryou asked as he began to write out some calculations on a piece of paper.
"Really?" Téa asked, as she scrolled through a book, she propped up on her lap. "I guess Yugi and Yami will be entering. What about you and Bakura?"
"Maybe. I'm not that good really. But Bakura will probably enter." Ryou replied.
"Hmmm, me either. And to think, I used to be able to beat Joey and now look at me!" She laughed. "Mai made a total fool out of me and don't even get me started on the Big 5!"
Ryou looked up. "I wouldn't know. I wasn't exactly around during Noa's attack. He frowned.
"I know." Téa closed the book and wrote something down on the paper Ryou was working on. "Here, this is the answer." She slumped against the wall. "I was really worried about you when you went missing. It was so weird when we found you in the kitchen eating a banana and acting like nothing was wrong! Joey's face was so priceless!" She giggled.
Ryou chuckled. "I know. I had no idea why you guys were looking at me like that. To think that after that we found out that Bakura had been sent to the puzzle and that he was trying to revive Zok and have him rule over Yami. And then Joey had to duel him and we also found out that a part of Zok was in the puzzle and the ring. I thought everything was going to end horribly! Then Bakura suddenly saved everyone!"
Téa closed her eyes and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'll never forget that."
***
"Yugi! Watch out!" Joey cried as Yugi tried to get to Yami in time.
Bobasa and Tristan were holding Joey back.
"You can't do it man!"
"Joey, let him be!"
Téa watched on in horror as Zok and Bakura laughed evilly as Yami began to lose energy. "Yami!" She also followed Yugi as they ran to Yami's side. She knelt down and held Yami close to her. "Oh no …"
Bakura knelt down beside then. "Looks like we've won, Pharaoh." He smirked as he eyed the dead thief Bakura who he once was in the Pharaoh's past. "What a loser." He looked back up at Yugi and Téa. "Give up. Before you are all lost to the darkness."
"NO!" Yugi shouted. "I won't let Yami lose! He has a quest to complete!"
Téa's eyes saddened. "Why did it have to be this way? What's going to happen to the real Bakura?" She asked, the spirit of the ring.
"He'll live a happy life, I'm sure, seeing as I can't return to the ring anymore. I was lost during that battle with Marik, so there is no way I'll return." He looked down sadly.
Yugi frowned. "You're going to disappear? After everything you've done, your master is just going to take what he wants and leave you behind?"
Bakura growled. "Shut up! It's my master's will!" He hissed.
"But, you have a will too." Téa spoke softly. "Spirit or not, you have a right to exist as much as he does."
Bakura looked up. "My master's will is my will."
"No, Bakura." Yugi began. "You are your own self. Not Zok or him." He pointed to the dead thief Bakura. "Do you want that?" He shook his head. "I don't think you do."
"Please! Help us! Maybe you can find something you've lost too!" Téa pleaded.
Bakura looked back and forth between the two. "I … I …don't …"
"ENOUGH!" Zok shouted. "I will not let you confuse my servant!" He began to unleash Diabond to attack Téa and Yugi. "Destroy them!"
Yugi and Téa shouted as the fire blast began to come closer.
"But, we shouldn't be able to feel pain! We're in the memory of Yami!" Yugi asked confused.
"I think you'll find this real!" Zok laughed.
Yugi and Téa suddenly felt themselves being pushed out of the way.
Yugi opened his eyes and saw Bakura breathing heavily and looking up at them. The blast had hit him instead.
"Bakura!" Téa cried as she knelt beside him. "You saved us …"
Bakura gasped as the pain rushed through his body. "I only repaid Yugi … I …owed … him …"
Yugi lifted Yami up. "But you did more then repay me and help us, you saved yourself too."
Bakura smirked. "Thanks." He looked up and saw tears in Téa's eyes. "Why are you crying for me?" He asked.
Téa wiped her eyes. "I'm just sorry it had to be this way … for you and Bakura."
Bakura looked over at Yugi. "Defeat him, Yugi. I don't want Bakura to be hurt."
Yugi nodded, tears forming in his eyes. "I will."
Bakura sighed and closed his eyes. His body began to disappear.
"Bakura? BAKURA!!!" Téa and Yugi cried.
***
"And after that we defeated Zok and went to return the items. Of course, we know what happened next." Téa said as she wiped tears away from her eyes because of the painful memory.
"I'm glad he redeemed himself." Ryou smiled. "Oh my! Look at the time!"
Téa gasped. "I should be going home now! I'll see you guys tomorrow probably!" She shouted as she ran out the door in haste.
Ryou smiled and waved goodbye. "Later." He looked over at Bakura sleeping peacefully on the couch. "After hearing her story, I am positive god gave you just what you deserved Bakura." He began to shut the lights off and ascend the stairs to his room. "The gift of friendship."
To be continued …
