The Final Duel

Disclaimer : I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Never have, never will.

Rating : PG-13

Summary : During the battle city finals, a rather unexpected event occurs. . .Mai/Malik R/R!

Couples : Mai/Malik, Yugi/Anzu, Honda/Serenity

Warning : I WILL NEVER READ AN ANZU/MALIK FANFIC!! Don't ask me to read your story if it is Anzu/Malik. Arigato.

Note : Don't flame me

~*~ Chapter 5 ~*~

~*~The Jealousy Factor and the 3rd Duel~*~

Malik's POV

I sat down on a random couch, Mai sitting beside me. She, as usual, was the first to start a conversation. "Malik. . ." I looked to her, my attention all hers. ". . .people know who you are now. They're going to want me away from you. You know this, right?" I nodded.

The Next Duelists were being selected. As Mai and I passed Joey and Yugi, I over heard him. "I don't like Mai hanging around Malik, Yug." Joey had been glaring at me the whole time. I smirked. I knew he wanted Mai.

"The next duelists will be Yugi Motou and Ishizu Ishtar." I smiled and looked over to my sister. She looked quite serious. I looked over to Yugi who was shuffling his deck. Poor Yugi didn't know what was to come.

Everyone was then required to go to the dueling arena. I was first there, along with my sister. She was occasionally glancing over to me. I sometimes threw her a grin, but a certainly fake one. As the duel was to begin, I felt someone place their grummy hands on my millennium rod. I quickly ran back downstairs only to see. . .BAKURA!! (That's twice I've done that. . .)

He grinned to me. "What the hell? How did you get back?" He still grinned. "I damn well wanted to come back." I grinned, slowly taking the rod from his hands. Mai was standing in the doorway, and then saw Bakura. She smiled happily to him. "Bakura!" She ran over to him, hugging him tightly. I could see he wasn't enjoying the hug he was being given. I laughed as he squirmed. Mai didn't let go though. "I'm so glad you're back, Bakura."

I then looked at the moniter in my room. I watched my sister duel Yugi. It was funny to see him be toyed with by the Millenium Necklace. I chuckled lightly as he stuggled to regain his focus. "It is futile, Yugi." Mai walked up behind me. "Who are you talking to?" I pointed lightly with the millennium rod. Bakura then walked out of my room. "Looks like Wheeler's coming for you, Malik." I looked out the door to see Joey with his fists clutched, heading to my room. Mai sighed. I looked at her. "Mind if I threaten?" She blinked. "Just don't hurt him." I nodded then dragged Bakura back in. I shut my door, waiting for Joey to bang it down.

BANG BANG BANG! Just as I planned, Joey banged the door open. I sat calmly on my bed beside Mai. "Hello, Wheeler, what is it you need?" He walked over to me. I stood up and prepared my rod. Joey made an attempt to punch me but, I put my rod to his neck. (Yes, Weapon form) He stopped his attack just in time. "I suggest you leave, Joey." He didn't. He made another attempt but, I withdrew the stake and hit Joey in the stomache with the dull end.

He slowly crippled down to the floor. Bakura and I decided to remove him. We picked him up and put him in the main room. I returned to my room along with Bakura. Mai looked to me, pointing to the moniter again.

Ishizu had won. I jumped up happily, but then looked at Bakura who was sending me one of those looks that say 'O. . .kay. . .' I smiled. I knew my sister would win. She had done.

It then hit me. I was glad she won, but I had to keep an eye out for Joey. If I were with anyone else he wouldn't be jealous. Mai was the jealousy factor here. I had to watch her closely. Joey would do anything to keep her away from me. I wasn't about to let him, though. I would always be with Mai.

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A/N : Well. That's that chapter done. I'm planning a sequel to this story. Title unknown. Well, It's based 6 years after Battle City. Mai is now known as Mai Ishtar. Mai and Malik have a little baby son who looks just like Malik. The only thing different is that he has the Egyptian eye on his forehead. (Glowing not engraved *cringes*) It's really just about random events occurring to Malik, Mai, and their son.I think that's all I'll say. Please Review!!

Next Time On The Final Duel

"I will not duel." Mai looked to her. "You. . .forfeit?" She nodded. My jaw dropped as this occurred. It had apparently shocked everyone else as well.