Heh, well, glad to see it was liked. So thanks to Tricia for the email, and to DobbyTheHouseElf, Koneko Elf-chan, WhiteRose, Steeple333 and Shaami for the reviews.
As to who was right, you'll find out in the first line of the fic.
Anyways, I appreciate the reviews and the enthusiasm, so hopefully this chapter won't disappoint your expectations.
The format won't be quite the same, as talking will be required, but I'll try to keep it to the POV as much as I can, just so it doesn't change dramatically.
Anyway, time for me to shut up and write the next chapter.
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"Ryou!"
I feel myself sigh in relief; it's only Malik, not any of the others. I turn to face him and see that Marik is with him, which is unusual. Marik usually avoids any contact with others.
"What is it Malik?"
"Just wondered why Bakura's here and what happened with the Yugi-tachi."
I shrug and let Bakura take over the conversation, leaving me to my own thoughts again. Probably a bad idea, since I always talk to myself. It's supposed to be a sign of mental instability, but personally I find it far easier to work things through, especially if I literally talk to myself. I have no choice but to listen then, so I have to work it out.
As a plus, it helps me avoid the clutter of my mind, so I think it's good for me. After all, it isn't my fault that I have so much to think about. With my yami and my façade, on top of my father being away all the time, I have far more to deal with than most people my age.
I feel a tug on my arm, which snaps me back to the outside world and notice Deke looking at me in a concerned manner. I quickly shake it off and look to Bakura, immediately noticing he and Marik are in a verbal fight with someone else.
I understand Deke's concern, since there is definitely a bad feeling in the air; the yami's probably used their items, though I really hope not. Speaking of which, where is Malik?
I look around and can't see him, Deke turns my head and I see Malik on the ground, seemingly unconscious. That would explain why the yami's are so angry, I wonder what happened? Was I really so deep in thought that I missed something like that?
"Deke? What happened?"
"The tri-haired kid did something with the pyramid, I think."
"Yami used the puzzle on Malik?"
"No, he stepped in the way, protecting the others. Then all this fighting started. What's going on Ryou?"
"I'll explain later Deke, I have to check on Malik."
I can't believe Yami would be so irresponsible! What was he thinking? Poor Malik, that was certainly a brave thing to do. Hm, well, he's breathing at least, that's a good sign. Hopefully he's just unconscious, if it's anything worse than that, Yami's going to regret it.
In the middle of school however, I can't risk doing anything and I need to keep an eye on Malik. Still, if this is serious, Yami is going to see my see my real side a lot closer than he would like. My yami seems to think I'm much nastier than he is when I'm being protective.
Oh, Malik just moved, I hope that means he's waking up, I really was worried for a while. The others have yet to notice he stirred, they're too busy fighting, despite a teacher having appeared. Hopefully that means the Sennen items won't be used any further however.
Malik has just opened his eyes, albeit very groggily, if I didn't know better, I would probably think he was hung-over. I watch him sit up, grimacing as he does, I think he must have hit his head pretty hard.
"How are you feeling Malik?" I ask softly, despite all the noise.
"Like I got hit with the stupid puzzle. I can't believe that idiot used the item over something so trivial, let alone it being on school grounds."
Typical Malik, even though he's clearly feeling awful, he can still be sarcastic. At least that means he can't be too badly hurt, just enough to annoy him and probably enough to give him one hell of a headache.
I help him up and keep him balanced as he walks towards Marik; he gently taps Marik's shoulder and waits for a reaction. We don't wait long as Marik turns round, ready to yell at whoever was interrupting. His face is a classic once he realises it was Malik, I've never seen him look so thoroughly relieved before, it's almost sweet, only, this is Marik we're talking about here.
Now that the yelling has stopped, the teacher quickly moves in and checks over Malik before asking what happened. Probably not a good idea, though Malik gives me a look to say he's got it covered.
"Yami hit me for no reason, so the others got angry with him, that's all."
Well, certainly simple and not too far from the truth, I suppose that's the best way to tell a lie though, since there's less chance of getting caught. Yami is quickly harassed and practically dragged to the principal's office, all the time pleading his innocence.
The Yugi-tachi quickly appears, which means more arguing is going to ensue. Deke quickly walks forward, more than happy to help us, even though he doesn't really understand what this is all about.
"Why did you say that Malik? Why did you have to get Yami in trouble?" Yugi asks, practically in tears.
"Because it was true! Pharaoh attacked for no reason, a little high school punishment is hardly a fitting punishment."
Angry Malik, is that really such a good idea? Probably not, but hopefully he has a lot of self-control.
"Yeah, the baka Pharaoh broke the rules, not even I would use my item on anyone in school." Bakura pipes in.
"Or just because we told him to leave Ryou and his friend alone. That's beyond pathetic." Marik adds.
"Whatever it was he did was out of order and unprovoked, so lay off them, it's that idiot that's in the wrong." Deke retorts.
I just decide to stay out of it and let them argue, my head hurts enough as it is without having yelling to make it worse. I really should have just stayed in bed this morning and saved myself all this trouble. Then again, I wouldn't have seen Deke and regained a good friend.
I almost lost a good friend too though; I guess that's why our yami's got so angry. If it had been one of them, they could have come back, like they have in the past. I didn't realise just how close the four of us have become until this happened. Still, if Yami was going to use the item against our yami's, surely he would have tried to make sure they couldn't come back? It's strange that Malik's fine, I wonder what happened?
Oh my, I just remembered, the ring glowed, then Malik stirred and woke up, quietly saying thank you when he did. Is it possible that the ring actually worked for me, and even more unlikely, that it helped me get Malik back? Well, it doesn't matter either way, so long as everything is okay.
The Sennen Ring has never worked for me before, though it has made me go places it wanted to, so it seems strange that it would just miraculously work for me now. I would talk to Bakura or Malik, but for some reason, I feel apprehensive about it. Maybe I'm just afraid to use the items and that's why mine has never worked? It seems a reasonable excuse I suppose.
I snap out of my thoughts to find my teacher is back and looking at me in a very concerned manner, not really surprising since I've been zoning out all day. Tragically, she's told Bakura to take me home, same with Malik and Marik. I wanted today off, now it seems I get to skive officially.
Well, today has certainly been 'interesting'; headaches, being lost in thought, almost loosing my best friend, new groups formed, arguments, detentions and the rest of the day off. I don't think I want to do a repeat anytime though; it's far too stressful.
Still, I think I've become a different person today and although that's good for Bakura, Malik and Marik, it certain isn't for the Yugi-tachi. Oh well, who wants to be innocent anyway?
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Sorry I took so long and only managed this rather lame attempt of a chapter, but I'm afraid I really couldn't think of anything to write.
Let me know what you think, even if it's only to complain how awful that was. Definitely think I'll end this fic here; don't want to maim it any further.
Oh and happy birthday to Shaami (even if it is a few days late).
Anyway, thanks for reading this and even though it's doubtful, I hope you enjoyed it.
Ja!
As to who was right, you'll find out in the first line of the fic.
Anyways, I appreciate the reviews and the enthusiasm, so hopefully this chapter won't disappoint your expectations.
The format won't be quite the same, as talking will be required, but I'll try to keep it to the POV as much as I can, just so it doesn't change dramatically.
Anyway, time for me to shut up and write the next chapter.
~-~
"Ryou!"
I feel myself sigh in relief; it's only Malik, not any of the others. I turn to face him and see that Marik is with him, which is unusual. Marik usually avoids any contact with others.
"What is it Malik?"
"Just wondered why Bakura's here and what happened with the Yugi-tachi."
I shrug and let Bakura take over the conversation, leaving me to my own thoughts again. Probably a bad idea, since I always talk to myself. It's supposed to be a sign of mental instability, but personally I find it far easier to work things through, especially if I literally talk to myself. I have no choice but to listen then, so I have to work it out.
As a plus, it helps me avoid the clutter of my mind, so I think it's good for me. After all, it isn't my fault that I have so much to think about. With my yami and my façade, on top of my father being away all the time, I have far more to deal with than most people my age.
I feel a tug on my arm, which snaps me back to the outside world and notice Deke looking at me in a concerned manner. I quickly shake it off and look to Bakura, immediately noticing he and Marik are in a verbal fight with someone else.
I understand Deke's concern, since there is definitely a bad feeling in the air; the yami's probably used their items, though I really hope not. Speaking of which, where is Malik?
I look around and can't see him, Deke turns my head and I see Malik on the ground, seemingly unconscious. That would explain why the yami's are so angry, I wonder what happened? Was I really so deep in thought that I missed something like that?
"Deke? What happened?"
"The tri-haired kid did something with the pyramid, I think."
"Yami used the puzzle on Malik?"
"No, he stepped in the way, protecting the others. Then all this fighting started. What's going on Ryou?"
"I'll explain later Deke, I have to check on Malik."
I can't believe Yami would be so irresponsible! What was he thinking? Poor Malik, that was certainly a brave thing to do. Hm, well, he's breathing at least, that's a good sign. Hopefully he's just unconscious, if it's anything worse than that, Yami's going to regret it.
In the middle of school however, I can't risk doing anything and I need to keep an eye on Malik. Still, if this is serious, Yami is going to see my see my real side a lot closer than he would like. My yami seems to think I'm much nastier than he is when I'm being protective.
Oh, Malik just moved, I hope that means he's waking up, I really was worried for a while. The others have yet to notice he stirred, they're too busy fighting, despite a teacher having appeared. Hopefully that means the Sennen items won't be used any further however.
Malik has just opened his eyes, albeit very groggily, if I didn't know better, I would probably think he was hung-over. I watch him sit up, grimacing as he does, I think he must have hit his head pretty hard.
"How are you feeling Malik?" I ask softly, despite all the noise.
"Like I got hit with the stupid puzzle. I can't believe that idiot used the item over something so trivial, let alone it being on school grounds."
Typical Malik, even though he's clearly feeling awful, he can still be sarcastic. At least that means he can't be too badly hurt, just enough to annoy him and probably enough to give him one hell of a headache.
I help him up and keep him balanced as he walks towards Marik; he gently taps Marik's shoulder and waits for a reaction. We don't wait long as Marik turns round, ready to yell at whoever was interrupting. His face is a classic once he realises it was Malik, I've never seen him look so thoroughly relieved before, it's almost sweet, only, this is Marik we're talking about here.
Now that the yelling has stopped, the teacher quickly moves in and checks over Malik before asking what happened. Probably not a good idea, though Malik gives me a look to say he's got it covered.
"Yami hit me for no reason, so the others got angry with him, that's all."
Well, certainly simple and not too far from the truth, I suppose that's the best way to tell a lie though, since there's less chance of getting caught. Yami is quickly harassed and practically dragged to the principal's office, all the time pleading his innocence.
The Yugi-tachi quickly appears, which means more arguing is going to ensue. Deke quickly walks forward, more than happy to help us, even though he doesn't really understand what this is all about.
"Why did you say that Malik? Why did you have to get Yami in trouble?" Yugi asks, practically in tears.
"Because it was true! Pharaoh attacked for no reason, a little high school punishment is hardly a fitting punishment."
Angry Malik, is that really such a good idea? Probably not, but hopefully he has a lot of self-control.
"Yeah, the baka Pharaoh broke the rules, not even I would use my item on anyone in school." Bakura pipes in.
"Or just because we told him to leave Ryou and his friend alone. That's beyond pathetic." Marik adds.
"Whatever it was he did was out of order and unprovoked, so lay off them, it's that idiot that's in the wrong." Deke retorts.
I just decide to stay out of it and let them argue, my head hurts enough as it is without having yelling to make it worse. I really should have just stayed in bed this morning and saved myself all this trouble. Then again, I wouldn't have seen Deke and regained a good friend.
I almost lost a good friend too though; I guess that's why our yami's got so angry. If it had been one of them, they could have come back, like they have in the past. I didn't realise just how close the four of us have become until this happened. Still, if Yami was going to use the item against our yami's, surely he would have tried to make sure they couldn't come back? It's strange that Malik's fine, I wonder what happened?
Oh my, I just remembered, the ring glowed, then Malik stirred and woke up, quietly saying thank you when he did. Is it possible that the ring actually worked for me, and even more unlikely, that it helped me get Malik back? Well, it doesn't matter either way, so long as everything is okay.
The Sennen Ring has never worked for me before, though it has made me go places it wanted to, so it seems strange that it would just miraculously work for me now. I would talk to Bakura or Malik, but for some reason, I feel apprehensive about it. Maybe I'm just afraid to use the items and that's why mine has never worked? It seems a reasonable excuse I suppose.
I snap out of my thoughts to find my teacher is back and looking at me in a very concerned manner, not really surprising since I've been zoning out all day. Tragically, she's told Bakura to take me home, same with Malik and Marik. I wanted today off, now it seems I get to skive officially.
Well, today has certainly been 'interesting'; headaches, being lost in thought, almost loosing my best friend, new groups formed, arguments, detentions and the rest of the day off. I don't think I want to do a repeat anytime though; it's far too stressful.
Still, I think I've become a different person today and although that's good for Bakura, Malik and Marik, it certain isn't for the Yugi-tachi. Oh well, who wants to be innocent anyway?
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Sorry I took so long and only managed this rather lame attempt of a chapter, but I'm afraid I really couldn't think of anything to write.
Let me know what you think, even if it's only to complain how awful that was. Definitely think I'll end this fic here; don't want to maim it any further.
Oh and happy birthday to Shaami (even if it is a few days late).
Anyway, thanks for reading this and even though it's doubtful, I hope you enjoyed it.
Ja!