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I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real
I wanna let go of the pain I've felt so long
Erase all the pain till it's gone
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I'm close to something real
I wanna find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
****Battle City Stadium****
Seto awaited the assembly of duelists that would come aboard his airship. Mokuba and Trish stood by his side, scanning the area for duelists.
It was now dark, stars dotting the chilly night sky. Seto gave the signal to his men, who switched the blinding bright lights of the stadium on.
"Nii-sama, where are the duelists?"
"They're coming, Mokuba. Be patient."
"Hai, nii-sama…"
Speak of the devil. As soon as they grew silent, a group of figures emerged from the shadows, Yugi leading them. They looked like a bunch of baby ducks following their mother. How pitiful.
They gathered around Seto, showing his guards their puzzle cards. It was then Seto spotted an unfamiliar face.
"What's this? A new member to your little fan club, Yugi?" Seto mocked, eyeing the white haired boy with the lavender shirt.
"Oh, this is Namu! Jounouchi and Anzu met him a while ago!" Yugi said cheerfully, the intended insult not clicking in his mind.
"Namu" stepped forward to greet Seto, when Seto turned his attention once again to the doorframe of the stadium. A man stepped out, a purple cloak flowing around him. What remained of his black hair was pulled back into a ponytail, a scowl forming on his face.
"Namu" gasped. "That's… That's…"
"Who is it, Namu?" Anzu asked, tilting her head to the man.
"It's Malik!"
A hush fell over them, as all eyes followed Rashid's every move. Yugi's eyes narrowed as Yami took over his body, a growl escaping his throat.
"Malik…"
Rashid approached Seto, showing him the puzzle cards.
"Seto! Don't let him duel! He's-"
"I don't care who the hell he is. He made it here, so he must he a worthy opponent."
Dismissing the subject, he turned to the doorway, where two more figures made their way into the arena. Bakura approached them, hands shoved into his pockets, Bria following him.
Anzu raised an eyebrow. "Wait, wasn't Bakura in the hospital?"
Another silence spread through the group. Yugi wondered why he hasn't realized that before. Seto managed to change the subject before any questions could be asked.
"Duelists, it's time that you enter the airship."
With that, they boarded the airship, Seto remaining outside. Otougi, Anzu, Honda, and Shizuka tried to follow, but the guards stopped them.
"You are not duelists. Therefore, you may not board."
"But… I must watch my brother duel!" Shizuka cried, trying to reason with the guard. Seto lifted his hand, silencing them.
"It doesn't matter. Let them enter."
With that, Shizuka smiled and said a quick "Arigato" to Seto before boarding the ship, Honda, Anzu, and Otougi following. Mokuba appeared at the airship's entrance at the top of the stairs, poking his head out.
"Nii-sama, c'mon!"
"I'm waiting for the eight duelist to arrive."
Isis made her way to the duel ship a moment later, knowing that she was late. It almost put fun into things. After everyone had come aboard the airship, it took off into the night sky. It wouldn't be long until the competitions would start.
****Seto's POV****
I swear… I hadn't meant for this to happen… Right now, Bakura's giving me the strangest look, and his little friend has just burst into a riot of giggles… About thirty minutes ago, I was blissfully ignorant to the whole predicament…
Once everyone was on board the Battle Ship, I fished out a piece of paper. The paper told who was assigned to which room. Stepping the elevator, I awaited for the idiots to follow. Ding. The elevator opened. I ushered the gang to their quarters. It didn't take long for everyone to be settled into their rooms. Jounouchi, Shizuka, Anzu, Otougi, and Honda all shared a room by Jounouchi's request. Yugi sat inside his room, talking to Yami about his deck. Isis silently slid into her room. Namu and Malik, or Namu pulling Malik, rather, entered their room. Last, Mai gleefully bounced into her room, seeing there was wine inside the fridge. My eyes moved from the paper to the two remaining people. To my disbelief, it seemed I didn't have enough rooms…
Well, there was one more room… The room next to mine. It wasn't a very big room, and I had originally planned for it to go to Trish. Oh well. Motioning, I turned back to the elevator. Bakura followed, his arms crossed, with his friend behind him. I believe Trish said her name was Bria? Once in the elevator, the doors closed behind us.
Some time ago, I heard Yugi talk about the Millennium Items, and how they give people a yami side… As I leaned against the railing, I looked over at Bakura. He didn't seem like the same person he had been on the Duelist Island… I guess what he said was true. I also remember how Isis was telling me how I used to be a priest… Ugh. Bull shit. It was all bull shit.
Stepping out of the elevator, Mokuba bumped into me.
"Nii-sama, we're about to give the order for everyone to meet downstairs!"
"Alright, Mokuba."
Patting him on the head, I sent him on his way. Turning to Bakura and Bria, I lifted my arm, pointing to the room next to mine.
"This is your room."
Lifting a brow, he seemed to recoil. I noticed his eyes… Now I knew he wasn't the same as he was at the Duelist Kingdom… Big chocolate eyes that always seemed to shine… But his eyes were narrow and cruel. Shrugging it off, I then noticed that look on his face…
It was an almost shocked look. By now I was wondering what he was so surprised about. It's not like he knew the only other room on the floor was my room… Or did he…?
****Bakura's POV****
Oh Ra. How I wish my hikari were here so I could watch him blush and get all nervous. Like hell I didn't know it was his room. What, am I blind as well as unnoticed? I saw the paper in his hand. And nowhere on there was a room for Bria or me. Although, I saw in big bold letters "SETO KAIBA" on the room next to mine, and "TRISH" in the room I was supposed to be in. Of course, I was shocked he would even want me in the room next to him. He might as well have let me sleep on the roof. Oh what the hell. Seeing I was overreacting, I turned to the room, sliding my card key through the slot and entered the room without another word. Bria followed me, just as silent. She slid into one of the window seats, looking down at the city below. After a moment of that deadly silence, she turned back to me. That look… It was almost familiar… It almost looked like… I could feel my brow twitch. What was she staring at me for?
"What the hell are you looking at?!"
She flinched, immediately turning back to the window. I needed some air. This room was cramped and hot. Turning my back to her, I exited the room.
****Bria's POV****
Even with my face turned away from him, I could tell he was pissed about something. He stomped out the door, cursing. I hadn't meant to make him angry…
'Bria…?'
'He's gone…'
'I know. I'm sorry, Bria, for having to put you through all this trouble…'
'It's alright, Ryou.'
'…You don't think he knows, do you?'
'Nah. I think he would have said something if he did…'
I didn't know I could do this until after I arrived. Being who I am, I can talk to Ryou through telepathy. I can't let Bakura know… Letting him know could alter things for the worst.
((Next chapter will be up soon. Tell me what you think ^_^; Please review! ))
I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real
I wanna let go of the pain I've felt so long
Erase all the pain till it's gone
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I'm close to something real
I wanna find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
****Battle City Stadium****
Seto awaited the assembly of duelists that would come aboard his airship. Mokuba and Trish stood by his side, scanning the area for duelists.
It was now dark, stars dotting the chilly night sky. Seto gave the signal to his men, who switched the blinding bright lights of the stadium on.
"Nii-sama, where are the duelists?"
"They're coming, Mokuba. Be patient."
"Hai, nii-sama…"
Speak of the devil. As soon as they grew silent, a group of figures emerged from the shadows, Yugi leading them. They looked like a bunch of baby ducks following their mother. How pitiful.
They gathered around Seto, showing his guards their puzzle cards. It was then Seto spotted an unfamiliar face.
"What's this? A new member to your little fan club, Yugi?" Seto mocked, eyeing the white haired boy with the lavender shirt.
"Oh, this is Namu! Jounouchi and Anzu met him a while ago!" Yugi said cheerfully, the intended insult not clicking in his mind.
"Namu" stepped forward to greet Seto, when Seto turned his attention once again to the doorframe of the stadium. A man stepped out, a purple cloak flowing around him. What remained of his black hair was pulled back into a ponytail, a scowl forming on his face.
"Namu" gasped. "That's… That's…"
"Who is it, Namu?" Anzu asked, tilting her head to the man.
"It's Malik!"
A hush fell over them, as all eyes followed Rashid's every move. Yugi's eyes narrowed as Yami took over his body, a growl escaping his throat.
"Malik…"
Rashid approached Seto, showing him the puzzle cards.
"Seto! Don't let him duel! He's-"
"I don't care who the hell he is. He made it here, so he must he a worthy opponent."
Dismissing the subject, he turned to the doorway, where two more figures made their way into the arena. Bakura approached them, hands shoved into his pockets, Bria following him.
Anzu raised an eyebrow. "Wait, wasn't Bakura in the hospital?"
Another silence spread through the group. Yugi wondered why he hasn't realized that before. Seto managed to change the subject before any questions could be asked.
"Duelists, it's time that you enter the airship."
With that, they boarded the airship, Seto remaining outside. Otougi, Anzu, Honda, and Shizuka tried to follow, but the guards stopped them.
"You are not duelists. Therefore, you may not board."
"But… I must watch my brother duel!" Shizuka cried, trying to reason with the guard. Seto lifted his hand, silencing them.
"It doesn't matter. Let them enter."
With that, Shizuka smiled and said a quick "Arigato" to Seto before boarding the ship, Honda, Anzu, and Otougi following. Mokuba appeared at the airship's entrance at the top of the stairs, poking his head out.
"Nii-sama, c'mon!"
"I'm waiting for the eight duelist to arrive."
Isis made her way to the duel ship a moment later, knowing that she was late. It almost put fun into things. After everyone had come aboard the airship, it took off into the night sky. It wouldn't be long until the competitions would start.
****Seto's POV****
I swear… I hadn't meant for this to happen… Right now, Bakura's giving me the strangest look, and his little friend has just burst into a riot of giggles… About thirty minutes ago, I was blissfully ignorant to the whole predicament…
Once everyone was on board the Battle Ship, I fished out a piece of paper. The paper told who was assigned to which room. Stepping the elevator, I awaited for the idiots to follow. Ding. The elevator opened. I ushered the gang to their quarters. It didn't take long for everyone to be settled into their rooms. Jounouchi, Shizuka, Anzu, Otougi, and Honda all shared a room by Jounouchi's request. Yugi sat inside his room, talking to Yami about his deck. Isis silently slid into her room. Namu and Malik, or Namu pulling Malik, rather, entered their room. Last, Mai gleefully bounced into her room, seeing there was wine inside the fridge. My eyes moved from the paper to the two remaining people. To my disbelief, it seemed I didn't have enough rooms…
Well, there was one more room… The room next to mine. It wasn't a very big room, and I had originally planned for it to go to Trish. Oh well. Motioning, I turned back to the elevator. Bakura followed, his arms crossed, with his friend behind him. I believe Trish said her name was Bria? Once in the elevator, the doors closed behind us.
Some time ago, I heard Yugi talk about the Millennium Items, and how they give people a yami side… As I leaned against the railing, I looked over at Bakura. He didn't seem like the same person he had been on the Duelist Island… I guess what he said was true. I also remember how Isis was telling me how I used to be a priest… Ugh. Bull shit. It was all bull shit.
Stepping out of the elevator, Mokuba bumped into me.
"Nii-sama, we're about to give the order for everyone to meet downstairs!"
"Alright, Mokuba."
Patting him on the head, I sent him on his way. Turning to Bakura and Bria, I lifted my arm, pointing to the room next to mine.
"This is your room."
Lifting a brow, he seemed to recoil. I noticed his eyes… Now I knew he wasn't the same as he was at the Duelist Kingdom… Big chocolate eyes that always seemed to shine… But his eyes were narrow and cruel. Shrugging it off, I then noticed that look on his face…
It was an almost shocked look. By now I was wondering what he was so surprised about. It's not like he knew the only other room on the floor was my room… Or did he…?
****Bakura's POV****
Oh Ra. How I wish my hikari were here so I could watch him blush and get all nervous. Like hell I didn't know it was his room. What, am I blind as well as unnoticed? I saw the paper in his hand. And nowhere on there was a room for Bria or me. Although, I saw in big bold letters "SETO KAIBA" on the room next to mine, and "TRISH" in the room I was supposed to be in. Of course, I was shocked he would even want me in the room next to him. He might as well have let me sleep on the roof. Oh what the hell. Seeing I was overreacting, I turned to the room, sliding my card key through the slot and entered the room without another word. Bria followed me, just as silent. She slid into one of the window seats, looking down at the city below. After a moment of that deadly silence, she turned back to me. That look… It was almost familiar… It almost looked like… I could feel my brow twitch. What was she staring at me for?
"What the hell are you looking at?!"
She flinched, immediately turning back to the window. I needed some air. This room was cramped and hot. Turning my back to her, I exited the room.
****Bria's POV****
Even with my face turned away from him, I could tell he was pissed about something. He stomped out the door, cursing. I hadn't meant to make him angry…
'Bria…?'
'He's gone…'
'I know. I'm sorry, Bria, for having to put you through all this trouble…'
'It's alright, Ryou.'
'…You don't think he knows, do you?'
'Nah. I think he would have said something if he did…'
I didn't know I could do this until after I arrived. Being who I am, I can talk to Ryou through telepathy. I can't let Bakura know… Letting him know could alter things for the worst.
((Next chapter will be up soon. Tell me what you think ^_^; Please review! ))