"Sisters of the Moon"
By: Heikou and Janime Lee
Rashid looked around. So far, so good. There was very little security on the island of Crete, which made it easy for him and Ishizu to use their boat to get there undetected. Ishizu appeared beside him, holding a piece of paper with the directions Joey had given her to find the tomb. He also warned her not to freak out if they came across a skeleton holding a scroll. As to why there would be a skeleton buried with the Sisters of the Moon, he didn't say.
In fact, as soon as he mentioned the extra skeleton he grew very quiet and not soon after hung up. She had a feeling if they could find the scroll still in tact it may answer some questions. Looking at the direction she began to slowly walk forward.
"According to Joey... we should came across a landmark," she told Rashid. "He said there should be a kind of rock formation in the shape of a creature, a bird."
"Are you certain?" the older man asked with a bit of uncertainly. "How would he know where the Sisters of the Moon were buried?"
"I'm not sure. But what other choice do we have? Their burial was kept secret from everyone, especially the royal family."
Rashid grunted. "If he had your Millennium Necklace then we can say he saw into the past."
"True," the young woman replied and she paused. Unless... he knows the past because he was there...
"Lady Ishizu?"
"I'm sorry, Rashid," she quickly said, and looked around. According to the directions, the bird statue should be very close. "Over there." She pointed to the time-worn stone creature.
Rashid and Ishizu walked up to it. "And there should be..." she looked at the paper, "a large stone slab covering the first entrance."
"I feel as though we are back in the Valley of the Kings," said Rashid as he felt the ground for the slab.
"Joey said that some of the Pharaoh's builders went with the caravan. They built this tomb and lived out their lives in Asia so that no one else from Egypt would discover the tomb."
"The way he speaks it is as if he had witness it all with his own eyes. I believe I found it." Brushing away the dirt he could make out a crease and tracing it, soon outlined a large slab. The only problem was getting it open but as he looked for a hidden switch or such he felt engraving on the stone. "There's something written on here."
"What?" Ishizu blinked and getting on her knees brushed away more only to find it was covered with ancient hieroglyphics.
"Can you understand it, lady?" he asked.
"Somewhat... 'Only those loyal to the Sisters of the Moon may enter this sacred place'." Brushing her fingers over the words she pulled back when she heard a rough sort of click then the sound of rock grinding filled their ears. Both adults got to their feet in time to watch the large slap pull back about an inch before stopping. Rashid stepped forward and reaching down pushed the slab back some more until there was enough space for them to enter. "There's a stairway leading down," he said.
Rashid pulled out his flashlight and aimed the beam down the steps. Taking his hand, Ishizu followed down into the tomb. When they reached the last step, the flashlight revealed a large stone door. Engraved upon it was Isis, three stars surrounding the moon, and the three Egyptian Gods.
"Speak the names of the eternal caretakers to gain entrance," Ishizu read the inscription at just above the ground.
"The Sisters of the Moon?" Rashid asked.
"I don't think so," Ishizu stared at the door. "Eternal caretakers... that's it! Anubis, Osiris, Ra."
The ground began to shake lightly and the stone door slowly sank into the floor. Rashid cautiously stepped forward, and Ishizu followed closely behind him. They walked into the room and their eyes widened at what they discovered.
A large, rusty metal chest and three sarcophagus; dust and dirt covered the once golden caskets and the ancient box. Rashid moved the light from one side of the room to the other. It stopped on a skeleton lying on the ground next to the third sarcophagus, holding a scroll.
"Great Osiris..." Rashid whispered.
Ishizu stared at the remains.
He finished his prayers and took the cup from the elder woman, nervously staring at the liquid inside. Closing his eyes, the young man drank the contents. He made a face and handed the cup back to the old woman. Then he walked over to the sarcophagus with the Winged Dragon of Ra engraved under the pictation of Mother Isis. He touched the golden mask and leaned over, kissing the lips.
He swayed a little and the guards that had accompanied them from Egypt moved to help him, but he waved them off. He sat down on the blankets and took the scroll into his hand, holding it over his chest, and closed his eyes.
The others in the tomb waited until they saw his chest rise and fall for the last time. His body became laxed, yet his hands still held the roll of papyrus. The old woman started to cry softly, for she loved him as one of her own. The guards escorted her out of the tomb, and placed the stone slab over it. Forever sealing the Sisters of the Moon and the consort of the Sister chosen by Ra.
The young woman slowly made her way to the remains, taking the greatest of care not to disturb anything and knelt next to the bones. She was afraid to touch, not knowing if the bones were brittle but what was he holding so tightly? What did the scroll say?
"Please forgive me," she said softly and reached out. Carefully she managed to ease the papyrus out form the bony hand but was difficult to unravel without it falling to pieces in her hands. Frowning she could barely make out some writing. "Rashid, please bring the flashlight."
Nodding he made his way over, taking care not to disturb anything himself and stood behind her, holding the light up so she could make out the writing. "What does it say?" he asked, his eyes darting from the coffins, to the chest, to the skeleton and back again.
"...Holy Mother Isis..." Ishizu breathed. "Rashid! Look!"
He turned and looked down at the scroll; his eyes widening in shock at the Hieroglyphs.
It was the exact same passage that was carved onto Malik's back.
"How is it possible?" Rashid managed a whisper.
"Father knew..." Ishizu looked at him. "Somehow he knew..." Carefully, she rolled the papyrus again.
Rashid walked over to the metal chest and with little difficulty, managed to get the lid off. Inside was another wooden chest. Taking off his long coat, Rashid carefully lifted the wooden chest out and placed it on his coat. Ishizu walked over to him and opened the chest, pausing a moment to look at the other scrolls housed inside before placing the one from the skeleton inside.
"So this the final resting place for three of the most powerful women…" he said softly, looking at the golden caskets then back to the young woman. "What do we do now?"
"I think…it would be best if we left and come back later," she said softly, before nodding to him. "We should at least take the chest so I can have a closer look at them."
"Of course." Since there was no telling if the box would hold up on their way back to the boat, he carefully wrapped it within his coat and heading Ishizu the flashlight, lifted it. As he headed to the doorway he stopped and turned around. "Lady Ishizu?"
The young woman was looking at each of the caskets in turn; reaching up to gently brush the dust and dirt away to reveal the image that when she came to the third she noticed that it had the image of the Wing Dragon of Ra.
That's the same god that Keriam is suppose to be able to summon, she thought to herself. Looking at the skeleton she noticed that he had been leaned against it as death took him to the afterlife. They were lovers…
"Lady Ishizu?"
"I'm coming." Casting a final look at the casket she left with him, watching as the door rose up and once more locked the room away. Reaching topside she took the box as Rashid tried to pull the slab back into place and scuffed some dirt over it, so it looked like it had before they came. One thing was certain, as soon as they had a chance she had to talk to Malik and Joey.
Keriam woke up and looked at Joey's chest. Thank God it's Saturday and no school next week, she smiled and nuzzled against the sleeping boy. Joey made a slight mumble and tightened his arm around Keriam's waist.
Malik had said last night after the girls arrived home from work that Ishizu would be calling soon--for what reason though, he didn't say.
Keriam reached her left hand up and brushed away the hair from Joey's forehead. He moved slightly from the touch and opened his eyes, blinking at the invasion of the morning light. "Hey."
"Morning, sleepyhead," Keriam smiled and kissed him.
"It's Saturday, I have a right to sleep in," he smiled and sighed deeply.
Keriam looked down at him, seeing that he had a haunted look to his eyes she couldn't help but grow concerned. "Hey you okay?"
"... Yes and no. Keriam..." sighing he sat up, slowly closing his hands onto the sheets. "I want to tell you... but I don't know how you're gonna take it..."
"What is it?"
Biting his lip, Joey then sat and looked at her. "Five thousand years ago... I remember where you were buried."
Keriam sat up and stared at him with shocked eyes. "Buried...?"
"In Greece, on the island Crete."
"How could you know?" Keriam asked. "I mean, I know you have memory flashes like I do but for that you-"
"I was sealed in the tomb with you," Joey said.
"What?"
"I couldn't live without you. I drank poison and lay down next to your sarcophagus holding a scroll..." he turned his head away from her, "and that was it."
"Joey..." Keriam put her arms around him and he leaned against her, tears slowly making their down his cheeks. "Is that why Ishizu is going to call today?"
Joey nodded. "She went to Crete. I told her where to go and what to do... and what she'll find."
"What she'll find... So, there's a chance she'll find, our bodies," she said softly and he nodded mutely. "Joey..."
"Earlier I had a first hand vision of my death. I watched as I drank the poison, could feel it burning down my throat, then I kissed the coffin and sat there." He shivered and reached up, clinging to her arms tightly. "I didn't fear death, I was afraid that I would never see you again... What Isis said, about two of the sisters being taken away..."
"Sshh Joey its okay," she whispered as she slowly began to rock him, holding tightly as she tried to calm him down. "I'm here and I'm not leaving you ever. So relax, okay?"
"It's just so hard... If Ishizu does find them," he started to say but closed his eyes. "I don't know, Keriam... I just don't know anymore..."
She hushed him with soothing words, telling him that everything would be alright. But they both knew that it would get worse before it got better.
Seto moved slightly and opened his eyes, staring into Cheri's. "Boy, you can just about sleep through anything," she grinned.
"What makes you say that?" he yawned and her grin grew wider. "What did you do to me?"
"Nothing..." But the longer she looked at him the bigger her smile grew before she looked away, stifling the giggle trying to escape free.
"Really?" Getting up he walked to the bathroom and upon turning the lights on just stared at his reflection. His face was covered in make-up and as much as he wanted to get angry he couldn't. It actually made him look good... in an odd sort of way. Turning his head to the side he noticed hair glitter in his hair of silver and bright blue.
Cheri appeared behind him, slowly wrapping her arms around his waist. "You're not mad, I hope," she said softly.
"To be honest, I would rather you had tied me to the bed."
"That has crossed my mind, so if you really want me to do that someday, I will."
Seto started to laugh as he grabbed a washcloth and turned on the faucet. "Do not mention this to anyone," he warned as he washed off his face.
"Oh why not?" Cheri pouted. "Everyone is entitled to a good laugh."
When he finished washing his face, Seto quickly spun around and grabbed Cheri by her arms, not too tight but strong enough to prevent her from escaping. "You definitely not like the consequences," Seto said in a dark tone but he was grinning.
"Well, that depends on your definition," Cheri replied, running her fingers along his chest.
He growled at her but picked her up, sitting her on the counter he moved closer before leaning down he kissed her deeply. When she began to respond and reached to touch him he caught her hands, keeping her from moving or touching. "No touching, my little minx."
"You're not playing fair," she pouted.
"You brought this upon yourself. But, think of this as a warning." Kissing her once more he stepped back and grabbed his toothbrush. Cheri still sat on the counter, watching him before something came to mind.
"Hey Seto, why do you think Ishizu is gonna call us? I thought we knew everything about the Sisters and such," she asked.
He paused, making her look at him. A few moments of silence passed before he answered. "Did Keriam tell you about her and Wheeler?"
"That they were married five thousand years ago?" Cheri asked.
"Married?!" Seto looked at her. "He left that part out."
"Never mind that; what are you talking about?"
"Wheeler was Kasuyan... and he was buried with the Sisters of the Moon. He couldn't live without his wife, so he drank poison and the caravan left him inside the tomb."
Cheri stared at him for the longest time. "Joey remembered his death?"
"Everything," Seto nodded. "He mentioned that he was holding a scroll just before he died and he knows that it's important."
"Where were we... they... where's the tomb?"
"In Crete."
"They took the three of us all the way across Europe?!" Cheri exclaimed. "Why weren't we left in Egypt and buried in the temple or something?!"
"To keep raiders from desecrating the remains," said Seto. "It was the only way and when Ishizu calls, we'll find out more."
"But that's-" she started to argue but why bother? Seto had a point. Until Ishizu called their questions would go unanswered. But still to see their past bodies? She shook lightly, leaning into her boyfriend's chest as he wrapped his arms around her tightly. "The original Sisters of the Moon..."
"You alright?" he asked, looking down at her.
"Yeah... it's kinda freaky but exciting. Still very freaky." She sighed and rubbed her cheek against his chest.
Seto held her close, rubbing her back and hair lovingly. "We'll get through this, together. I promise."
"I believe you. Thanks," she smiled and kissed his cheek. "You know how to make me feel safe."
"Not only that," he grinned.
"Hentai," she said and kissed him.
Ryou yawned as he walked into the kitchen. "Morning," he said to everyone there, stretching his arms above his head.
"Morning, Ryou," Keriam said from the stove. "How would you like your eggs?"
"Scrambled."
~Over easy,~ Bakura said from the Ring.
"First to answer is served first," said Keriam and Bakura grumbled.
Ryou just smiled as he sat down, looking around. "I thought Joey would be awake by now."
~Or at least by food,~ Bakura smirked.
Keriam paused in her cooking before continuing and set the eggs on the plate. "He's still sleeping. He had a bad dream and I said I'd bring some food to him later."
"Oh. I'm sorry, Keriam." The young boy thanked her as she set the plate before him.
"Well, everyone has their share of nightmares," she shrugged and went back to the stove. "I've had mine." She finished making breakfast for herself and Joey, taking the two plates and leaving the kitchen.
Malik watched her go then frowned. Reaching behind his back, he started to scratch. "Damnit," he hissed as he then began to scratch his shoulder.
"What's wrong?" asked Cheri.
"My back itches."
Marik stepped out. ~Lift your shirt up,~ he said and Malik complied. ~Other than you fingernail marks, nothing's different.~
Cheri stayed in her seat as Seto got up and looked at the Egyptian's back, frowning a little at the hieroglyphs. "Should I call my doctor?" Seto asked. "He seems rather happy since the last few visits he's had here."
"That's because of the bills he sent you," said Cheri.
Malik squirmed in his chair, and then the itching stopped. "You can cancel that thought; it doesn't itch anymore."
"Maybe it just got irritated," Ryou said as he slowly began to eat.
"Maybe… first time it itched like that." He shook his head as he continued eating his own food.
"Hey Bakrua, can I ask ya something?" Cheri asked. The former thief separated from Ryou and looked at him.
~Okay. Long as it doesn't embarrass me.~
"I was just wondering, how come when you separate from Ryou or even when you take over his body, your scars don't appear." Now everyone looked in her direction.
~What scars?~ Marik asked, finding this bit of new interesting.
She just reached up and trailed a finger down her cheek from her eye. "A scar going down then with two smaller going across. I never found out how you got them."
"Bakura? Why didn't you tell us about them?" Ryou asked as he looked up at his dark.
~It's nobody's business but my own,~ said his transparent look-a-like, ~and as for how I got them--that is also my business.~
~Aren't we rather testy this morning,~ Marik said.
Bakura glared at the other spirit. ~Wouldn't you if everyone suddenly took an interest in your anatomy?~
"Marik doesn't have the hieroglyphics," Malik told him. "They're just on my body. Since that's the key for Marik's birth."
~Happy birthday to me,~ his darker persona sang in an obnoxious tone.
"Sorry I brought it up," Cheri said in a small voice as she got up. Taking her plate to the kitchen she nodded to the group. "I'm gonna be in the living room." Waving she headed to do so, grabbing her sketchbook along the way.
Bakura sighed as he ignored the looks sent his way.
Ryou sighed before thinking about something. "Should we tell Tea about this? I mean about the burial and such?"
"Let's wait until Ishizu calls. The last thing we need is for the phone lines to be tied," Seto said calmly as he turned the page in his paper.
"So what are the plans for today?" Joey asked as he took a sip of the juice.
"First, we wait for Ishizu to call," Keriam said, "and then anything you can think of."
"Really?" Joey looked at her with a grin.
Keriam caught his expression. "Maybe tonight, sweetie, don't push your luck."
"I'll be on my best behavior."
"Good boy."
He narrowed his eyes at her for the comment. When she started to giggle, Joey set aside his glass and grabbed Keriam's arm and pulled her onto the bed, kissing her. "Never mock the dog," he said with a smile.
"You're not a dog," Keriam looked into his eyes, "you're a wolf."
"Is that why Silver Fang is one of your favorite Duel Monsters?"
"Well, I always did have a soft spot for poochies."
"I hate being called a dog but from you… I can learn to live with it." Smiling he leaned down and kissed Keriam softly and sweetly.
Cheri sang softly under her breath as drew in her book. It was strange but she usually felt an urge to draw when she was sitting a certain way and her favorite position was lying on the floor with her bottom pressed against the sofa, ankles crossed as she tapped her feet along.
"Long ago in ancient times
A sacred game was played of both spirit and mind
Seven items hold the mystery
Puzzle, Eye, Necklace, Ring, Rod, Scale and the Key
Who will make the final stand
Make the move reantilize in your hand
And whether you win or lose
Hangs in the balance with each card you choose"
~Interesting,~ said Marik as he walked over to the sofa and sat next to Cheri's legs. ~Where did you come up with that verse?~
She looked at the spirit. "If I told you it's from a music CD based on the show about you guys, what would you say?"
~That the ones who created it should come here and tell us what's going to happen.~
"That would be the part where the announcer says, 'Be sure to watch next week's episode'. Although, I can't help but wonder if what we're going through might happen on the show." Cheri grinned. "Ishizu call yet?"
~No,~ Marik shook his head.
"Rats. Oh well, the Time Zones are kinda different so maybe it's night time over there or something." She sighed and closed her book, and looked up at the high ceiling. "If someone told me this was gonna happen to me or that I'd see my body from a past life, I'd think the person said some brain cells along the way."
~Do you regret being pulled into this world?~
"Not one little bit. Kinda freaky but oddly fun at the same time. Except the part where someone is trying to use me and the others like puppets." She then frowned and pressed the heels of her palms against her eyes. "I'm so bored now... any suggestions, Marik?"
~Well, I guess... wait a minute how did you know about the bodies?~
"Seto told me this morning. I used my charm to get it out of him."
Marik stared at her. ~Okay... You don't by chance play DDR, do you?~
"Why do you ask?" Cheri rose from her position in the floor and sat on the couch.
~Joey challenged me a little while ago and we haven't finished it yet,~ Marik explained. ~Since we're waiting for Ishizu to call, it wouldn't hurt to kill some time.~
"Mokuba has the home version, and I'm sure that he won't mind us playing it," Cheri smiled. "Of course you realize that we'll have to include him playing."
Marik nodded. ~Understood; now let's see if I can get Malik to let me take over for a little while.~
"Great; I'll get the others." Cheri stood up from the couch. "Maybe I can get Seto to play a round or two..."
As the two headed back to the kitchen Cheri went behind Seto and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. "Seto... would you like to play a game?" she asked.
He smiled and held her arms. "What kind of game are we talking about?" he asked.
"DDR. Please? It's boring and I need to do something or else I'll go to sleep," she pouted. "So you wanna play with us?"
"Who else is playing?" Ryou asked.
~Me. If Malik will let me take over just for this,~ Marik said as he stood behind his own light. ~I was suppose to go against Joey but I think he's a bit busy at the moment.~
"Busy?" Malik turned and looked at his other.
~With Keriam,~ Marik said and pointed upstairs.
~Did we really need to know that?~ Bakura made a face as Ryou blushed a bit.
"Hey, it's their business," said Cheri. "Nothing wrong with two people caring about each other in an intimate way."
"You have a point. Alright, Marik you can play DDR but just that! Okay?" he warned.
The spirit crossed his heart as he grinned. ~Cross my heart and all that stuff.~ He let his body meld into the Egyptian's and soon he took over. "Okay let's go dance."
"Right. Seto, wanna play?"
"No you go have fun. I have to do some stuff in my office." Smiling they shared a kiss before he watched her head upstairs, followed by Marik.
Heading upstairs the young girl knocked on Mokuba's door and opened it when he said for them to come in. "Hey Cheri!" he said with a grin.
"Hey little man! We were wondering, can Marik and I borrow DDR? You can play the winner."
"Play what?" Joey asked as he and Keriam walked down the hallway.
"DDR," Mokuba bounced next to the blonde boy. "Please, Joey? I haven't played DDR against anyone in a long time--since the time I beat Seto but I think he let me win."
"Hey, why not?" Joey grinned. "Wait a sec, your brother plays DDR?"
"Not for a while, though," said Mokuba. "Last time we played was just before he had Cheri and Keriam move in."
"The things you learn about a person," Keriam couldn't help grinning. "So how is Seto at DDR?"
"He's great! Seto has a very high score on the hard level. I'll show you!" Mokuba grabbed Joey and Marik's hands, dragging them down the stairs and to the living room.
Keriam looked at Cheri. "Well he had some good moves at the Fall River Dance," said the taller girl.
"You know what they say about a man who can dance?" Cheri asked with a twinkle in her eyes.
"What?"
"That he has excellent rhythm. And my God, he does!"
Keriam stared at her for a moment and grinned. "Believe me, so does Joey."
Cheri couldn't help but laugh as she looped arms with her. "C'mon, let's show these guys that we're the Queen of DDR."
"Queens?" Keriam lifted a brow at this.
"Okay you're the queen and I'm a princess. I told you I have two left feet."
Heading to the den where the TV and game console were kept, Mokuba already had the console plugged in and the game was just loading as he unrolled the mat. He smiled at the ladies as he stood, "Okay, who's first?"
"Me!" Joey said. "I still have to beat Marik at this."
"As I recall I was tying with you," the other blonde said with a slight smirk.
"Before you two start," Keriam spoke, "I hope you two dropped that bet you made back at the arcade."
"No more betting," Joey raised his hand.
"The winner of this round plays against you, Keriam," said Marik.
"Don't either of you get your hopes up," Cheri told them, "Keriam will mop the floor with you."
"Cheri, want to go next?" Mokuba asked as he sat next to her on the couch.
"Sure! Just don't laugh, I have two left feet." she smiled and ruffled his hair. She loved Mokuba like her own brother.
The dance was on just like at the arcade and Joey was going good. Marik was learning fast as he kept up an even pace with him. The two ladies and the young boy was cheering them on each in turn, having fun with it as well. This was a good day after all.
"Yeah I win!!" Joey proclaimed when their game was over. He put his initials on the High Score board but he was no where close to beating Kaiba's top score. "Now, you were saying Marik?"
"Lucky win. Next time I'll beat you," he pointed.
~No fighting and no threatening,~ Malik warned. The young man snorted but sat down.
"Okay our turn!" Cheri beamed as she pushed Joey to take a seat. "You rest and we'll take it from here. Ready Mokuba?"
"Ready!" he said with a grin and after choosing their characters the round began for them.
Cheri wasn't doing too bad during the round. However, Mokuba was excellent; he moved very quickly and even spun around a few times on the dance pad. When it was over, Mokuba was victorious and his score was just under Joey's.
"Maybe you two should go against each other," Keriam said.
"Oh no, you and I are having our turn first," Joey stood from the couch, held out his arm and bowed. "Your majesty, your dance pad awaits."
"Yeah Keriam!! Show him why you're Queen of DDR!" Cheri cheered with a wide grin.
The couple walked to the dance pads. "You have some pretty good moves," Keriam grinned at Joey, "and I have mine."
Joey smiled seductively at her. "Oh, I know you do."
"Excuse me," Cheri called and they looked at her. "Half-pint in the peanut gallery." Cheri pointed at Mokuba who was looking at the two with a slightly confused expression. Marik had an eyebrow raised.
"Oh right. Zipping it." Joey made a motion like he was zipping his mouth shut and turned to the screen. Soon the two were dancing, having fun, enjoying themselves. Joey was trying to show off at the same time. Keriam was doing just as well, moving gracefully and fluidly. It was clear to see that Keriam was indeed a master of this game and by the time it was over, Keriam had beaten Joey's score just ever so lightly.
"Wow, that was fun!" Joey smiled and made a bow to her. "I am amazed at your skills."
"As I am by yours," she curtsied.
"And which skills would that be?" Marik asked, yelping when Cheri elbowed his ribs.
"Marik, Mokuba, why don't you two go next?" she suggested.
Mokuba happily jumped up and ran to the dance pad as Marik walked over to it. Marik did a little better than his battle against Joey, but Mokuba still won. Then Joey and Cheri played; Joey won, beating his previous score. Keriam and Mokuba stood on the dance pads and looked at each other, grinning.
"Say your prayers, half-pint," Keriam winked.
Mokuba returned the action. "Yeah right!"
"Wow, look at them go!" Joey said with an awed look on his face.
"I think this may end in a tie," Cheri said.
"Who knew the kid could move like that," Marik said, surprised although eh tried not to show it.
True to word Keriam and Mokuba's game became tied twice but they still tried to beat the other but it was fun to watch. They were having fun, and as the round ended the game still said it was a tie.
"Wow, no one has ever tied before," the young boy panted softly but he was smiling. "How about we take a little break?"
"Good idea," Keriam took a deep breath and the two walked over to the couch. Keriam plopped next to Joey and Mokuba dropped down between Marik and Cheri. The young boy leaned against her.
"I wouldn't do that, Mokuba," Joey warned with a grin, "your brother might get jealous."
"About what?" Seto walked into the room.
Marik pointed at Cheri and the younger Kaiba. "He's growing up quick," said Marik.
Mokuba jumped from the couch and ran to his brother, hugging his waist. "Hey, Seto, will you play DDR with me?"
The older Kaiba looked at the occupants. Joey and Marik had large grins, both wanting to see him play. Keriam and Cheri just looked at him expectantly. Seto cringed inwardly at the thought of the other two boys in the room watching him play.
"I'm hungry," Keriam said. "How 'bout a snack, guys?" She grabbed Joey and Marik by their wrists and quickly dragged them from the living room.
"What are you doing?!" Joey hissed at her. "Do you have any idea how much I want to see this?!"
"Yes, and that's why I'm dragging you guys out of there!" Keriam hissed back.
"Thank Ra I'm not limited!" Marik said and left Malik's body, running back to the living room.
"Malik!" Keriam released his wrist and he took off after his yami, grabbing him around his waist before he reached the living room.
~Let go!~ Marik struggled. ~I have to watch! This is gonna be funny!~
"Oh no you don't!" Malik carried the spirit away from his destination.
"Keriam, please," Joey begged, attempting to pry her fingers from his wrist. "He's been miserable to me since the day I meet him. I need ammo the next time we fight!"
"No, Joey," Keriam growled. Then she grabbed his hair and kissed him.
Marik stopped struggling as he and Malik watched the two make-out right in front of them.
The couple broke apart and Joey stood there, looking at Keriam with half-lidded eyes. "I have better dance moves," she said in a seductive tone.
Joey eyes widened and grinned at her; then he looked at the two boys who had held odd expressions. "Pardon us, we'll be back later. Tell Kaiba that we borrowed the limo." With his girlfriend's hand gripped in his, Joey and Keriam ran out of the mansion.