Hey there everyone! This is the next chapter in my work of literature, hehehe… I also have put these thingies: around whatever Yami Yugi is saying when he's in control. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Like I said in my last chapter, I haven't seen all of the Battle City Tournament yet, so if I get something wrong or mixed up, please forgive me!! ^_^; and w/ that said, here's chapter 2!
I don't own any part of Yugi-oh, but I do own Lanette, my own character.
*Chapter 2*
"Morning Grandpa!" Yugi greeted as he came down the stairs. His grandpa was in the den, watching the TV.
"Mornin…" he replied, as if distracted.
"Hey, whacha watchin'? Must be something good to have you glued to the screen like that."
Grandpa sighed and switched off the tube. "Oh, I was just watching the morning news. Seems like really strange things are occurring all over the world for no apparent reason."
"Like what Grandpa?"
"Well, in Egypt, for example, people have been disappearing, and the normal climate for that area has completely gone out of whack. And at a small town in Italy, a large group of people just went on a violent rampage, like they are possessed or something. It's really strange. There's been a few more incidents elsewhere, too."
"Yeah, that is bizarre," said Yugi. "Why do you think its happening?"
"I have no idea. Sometimes I wonder what this world is coming to," sighed Grandpa, shaking his head.
"Don't worry 'bout it Grandpa, things will be ok. I've gotta get going to school, or I'll be late. See ya this afternoon! Bye!" Then Yugi headed out the door, his Grandpa waving after him.
A voice echoed in Yugi's mind. I don't know if things will be ok, Yami said. I have a strange feeling about these occurrences.
"Really?" questioned Yugi. "Do you think they're related somehow?"
Possibly…we had better be on our guard, just incase.
* * *
The first bell of the day rang, and everyone shuffled to their seats.
"So, are you guys ready for that test today?" Tea asked her friends.
"TEST?! What test??" Joey panicked. "No one said anything to me 'bout a test!"
"Oh please, get real Joey!" said Tristan, turning around in his seat. "Mr. Watanabe has been announcing and going over this test all week. You've just been too busy sawing logs to notice."
"Hey, I don't sleep in class, I rest my eyes!" Joey protested. "It's jus that I'm not prepared. Personally, I don't think the teach' covered the material thoroughly enough."
"Ooo…using big words now, are we? Sorry, but that won't help ya any Joey. This is history class, not language arts."
As Joey and Tristan exchanged verbal blows to one another, Tea turned to Yugi. "Speaking of Mr. Watanabe, I wonder where he is right now? Class should've started by now."
"I think he's outside the door," Yugi replied. "It seems we're getting a new student. I saw him standing there with some girl and the principal as I came in."
Just then, the classroom door opened, and in walked a chubby old man who wore round spectacles. This was Mr. Watanabe. With him was a young girl, who he led to the front of the classroom. The students had quieted down, and all eyes were on the new girl. She was about 5 foot 1in.—a little on the short side, but her attractive physical features more than made up for it. She gazed back at the class with her dark, green eyes. A small polite smile was set on her pink lips. Her skin was flawless, and her reddish-brown hair fell in layers over her shoulders.
"Wow, she's a babe!" Joey muttered under his breath. Tea rolled her eyes at his choice of words.
"Class, we have a new student with us today," announced Mr. Watanabe. He gestured to the girl beside him. "This is Lanette Willison. She is new here from America. I hope you all do your part in making her feel welcome to this school and this country." There was a brief pause as his introduction sunk in. "Alrighty then, Ms. Willison, if you would take a seat at that empty desk over there, we can get class started. And of course, you will be exempt from the test today."
"Yes sir," said Lanette, and made her way to her seat.
"Ok class! Clear your desk except for a clean sheet of paper and a pencil. Test time!" Mr. Watanabe said excitedly.
Lanette heard everyone groan, one guy with blonde hair did so excessively loud. But her attention was drawn towards another boy with spiky yellow hair and large amethyst eyes. So he's the one…funny, I thought he'd be must taller in person. Still, I must speak with him. Her gaze slowly drifted to another young man with long white hair that was slightly messy. He had slanted, deep brown eyes. Ah yes, and Bakura. With the recent happenings, I've got to be careful about him…
* * *
The test had taken up most of the class period, and now everyone was either resting or chatting before the bell rang in a few minutes. Lanette figured now was the time for a more personal introduction.
"That test was BRUTAL!" wailed Joey. "I got stuck on numbah one!"
"Well, if you studied, it wouldn't have been so hard, ya know," stated Yugi.
"Gee, thanks for your support, Yug," mumbled Joey.
"Uh, but I'm sure you'll do much better on the next one!" stuttered Yugi, trying to make up for his blunt comment.
"Next time, we'll help you study so you'll be prepared," Tea added. "Hey, why don't we all get together after school today and do just that?"
"Sounds good to me," agreed Tristan. "I don't have any plans."
"I'm up for it," said Yugi. "We can meet at my place and—"
"So you're Yugi Mutou?"
All eyes looked towards who cut Yugi off. It was the newbie, Lanette. She stood there looking at him skeptically.
"Um, yeah…"Yugi said. "I'm sorry, but do we know each other from somewhere? I don't remember introducing myself."
"How could I not know you?" responded the girl matter-of-factly. "You are the world's greatest duelist after all. A lot of people know your name."
"Oh yeah, sometimes I forget that," said Yugi blushing. "So does that mean you play duel monsters too?"
"Yeah, I play some. I like to keep up with who the top duelists are, ya know."
"So obviously, you must've heard of me then!" exclaimed Joey, jumping up from his seat. "I'm also one of the top duelists in the world. Joey Wheeler: Second in Duelist Kingdom."
"But he's first when it comes to who has the largest and most obnoxious ego," Tea said jokingly.
Lanette chuckled. "True that, but I have heard of Joey's accomplishments in duel monsters as well." Alright, enough introductions, time to get down to business, she thought.
"So Yugi, I have to admit, you do know how to accessorize. That's an interesting lil' charm you've got around your neck."
"Oh, you mean my puzzle," said Yugi, looking down at it. "I wear it all the time."
"Oh, so it's a puzzle," repeated Lanette, bending down to get a closer look. "That's interesting. Would you mind me taking a closer look at it?"
"Well…" said Yugi uneasily, "it's kinda important to me—sentimental value you know. I don't really like other people handling it."
I bet, Lanette thought. But instead she said, "That's ok, I understand."
At that moment, the bell rang, and people began to leave for their next class. "Well, I've gotta go now. See ya around. Bye!," the new girl said, and made her way to the exit.
"She seems nice, I guess," Tea commented while gathering up her gear.
"Yeah, and it's awesome that she duels," Joey said. "Course, she could probably never beat us, right Yug?"
"You never know Joey. You shouldn't underestimate your opponent," he replied.
That's right Yugi, came Yami's voice in Yugi's mind. I believe there is more to that girl than meets the eye.
* * *
The last bell of the day sounded throughout Domino High, and floods of students came pouring out the front door.
"Hey Yug, we'll meet you at your place in about half an hour or so, ok? We're gonna go home and change and stuff first," said Joey who was speaking up for the rest of the gang.
"Alright then, see ya in a bit!" said Yugi and started walking home. He was totally unaware of the eyes that followed him.
Perfect, now's my chance.
Yugi didn't live too far away form the school, so he wasn't in any sort of hurry. He sauntered down the sidewalk, not realizing he was being followed.
"Yugi! Wait up!"
He stopped and turned around to see who was calling him. That new girl, Lanette was jogging after him.
She caught up with him, and came to a stop. "Hey, I wanted to talk to you for a moment."
"Uh, sure. What's up?" said Yugi, confused. Why would she want to talk to me?
"Well, actually," she said mysteriously, I really wanted to speak with Yami."
"What??" gasped Yugi.
"I need to speak to Yami, the spirit of you're Millennium Puzzle. C'mon, I know you heard me."
"B-but how…" started Yugi, but then he was cut off.
It's alright Yugi, came Yami's voice. I've been expecting this since this morning.
"Well…if you're sure, ok then," Yugi said reluctantly, and then used the magic of his puzzle to switch with Yami.
Ok, here I am. Now who exactly are you and what do you want? I've been getting weird vibes from you all day. And what do you know about my Millennium puzzle?
"Whoa, chill with the interrogation for a sec, will ya?" Lanette said. "The answer to all of your questions is simple. It's because I possess a Millennium item of my own."
She set down her bag, and unzipped the front pouch. She pulled out a handheld mirror, beautifully framed in gold. Carved into it were intricate designs, and embellished on the back was the Millennium symbol.
"Yami, say hello to my Millennium Mirror."
So whacha guys think? Send me your reviews on your opinions or whatever suggestions you have ok? Thanx a bunch, and Chapter 3 will be up soon!