Disclaimer: Wish I owned Y-G-O but sadly…I DON'T.
Zoeygirl: Hey all! Sorry that the chappies haven't been going up as fast as I wanted them too but ya know how school can be. Anyways I hope some of ya are checking Anjiru's stories out, I know you'll agree with me when I say she's a magnificent writer, and I'm not just saying that. (^_^)
Oh one more thing, Dark Chameleon has updated her site and it's going by nicely, check it out! BUTTT now kaz, this sister site of Dark Chameleon also has one hell of a Tea/Ryou shrine out there! I encourage ya guys to check it out! (^_^) Well actually there's really nothing more to say so um…yeah…Oh and um the code thingies really quite simple. (^_^) Don't make it out to be some hard thingy. Actually I wouldn't even call it a code b/c everything ya need to know is right in front of you. But just the same you'll find out a couple chappies from now what it means. (^___^) So with that said, enjoy!
Tea: So um…are you sure this is it?
Seto: Sure? Yes I'm sure don't doubt me.
Bakura: I thought he lived on that island in that castle place.
Seto: Well I suppose he can have more than one home now can't he? Don't ask me, this is just what my satellite printed.
Tea: (-_-) It looks like the white house….
Seto: Is someone going to knock or must I?
Tea & Bakura: You…..
***Seto POV***
Pegasus…Of all the homes we must go to it had to be Pegasus…It really isn't a shock. That man has more problems then Bakura and Malik combined. (-_-) And then I have valley girl and class A idiot right behind me. One who'd most likely cry if I even look at her and the other who's probably going to slit my throat in the next oh 10 minutes or so…
Hmm, no one's answered the door. I haven't decided if that's a bad thing or a good thing yet…
Tea: Can we go now I have to be home before it gets dark.
Bakura: If I hear your annoying voice one more time I'm going to-
Tea: TRY IT! (She snapped.)
Bakura & Seto: ((O))_____((O))
She has a lot of anger in there it's just going to take some time getting it out…It isn't wise to keep things bottled up like that as a matter of fact.
Hmmm, The door knob's turning. Okay if worst comes to worst I can snap his neck like one of my useless cell phones. Or I could use that pepper spray sticking out of Gardener's purse there…(-_-)
***Normal POV***
The door flew open with such tremendous strength a gust of wind within the large, white mansion blew Tea's skirt right up and back down again. Tea pushed it down and flatted repeatedly though it could go down no further. Her face went beat red as Bakura cocked an eyebrow up at her, made a sound from the back of his throat, folded his arms and turned away.
Bakura: Don't act surprised I'm sure guys see more then that all the time.
SLAP!
Tea: How dare you!
Bakura: OW! You slap me one more time girl and your going to the shadow realm do you hear me!?
Tea: Stop calling me girl!
Bakura: Fine woman if you prefer!
Tea: I have a name you ancient, disgusting, bag of bones!
Bakura: Humph I really don't care.
Tea: I do!
Bakura: What the hell is it with you!? I'm threatening to send you to a fate worst then death and you're defending your freaking name!!???
Tea: Be quiet and turn you stupid face away. I don't want to look at it. (Folding her arms childlike.)
Seto: (-_-)
Bakura: I don't want to hear that shit I know what you think of Ryou!
Tea: (O_O)
Bakura: Yes that's what I thought. (He sneered raising both his snowy white eyebrows proudly.)
Seto: Ahem.
Bakura & Tea: What now!?
Seto pointed to the uniformed man, with dark shades on his face, his grey hair becoming exceedingly noticeable.
Croquet: Can I ask what YOU three are doing here.
Seto: Yes we're here to see Pegasus. Now step out of the way.
Croquet: Pegasus is in his office and has asked not to be disturbed for the next 8 hours.
Tea: 8 Hours!!!?
Croquet: Yes that's what I said doll, now I'll ask you once to leave, if you fail to do so, then I can get security.
Seto: Or I can get a search warrant and my lawyer to let us in...Your choice.
Croquet: (-_-) Hmmmmm…very well. Come in.
Kaiba, Bakura and a reluctant Tea walked in, their eyes scanning everything. Bakura looked on less then interested, and Seto really could care less.
Croquet: He's upstairs on the left, in the room with the um…toon…bunny pictures…plastered around it.
Seto: (-_-) Typical…
***Tea POV***
(O_O) UH…OH…I need to get to a bathroom ASAP! (Gulp.) I can't believe it's happening here and now! This is so embarrassing! There aren't any girls here either making it all the more embarrassing! No WAIT! (0)_(0) I have Kaiba and Bakura here!!!!!!! I wish Kaiba would shoot me with that gun right about now… (-_-)
Tea: Um where's your restroom?
Croquet: It's too complicated around here for you to find your way. I'll escort you.
Seto: (-_-) (Raising an eyebrow.)
Like hell he will. I know what dirty, old guys with no lives at all do in this situation. I don't have an A in any of my classes but I'm not THAT dumb.
(---_---)
Tea: Um that's okay I can find my way. (I smiled sweetly.)
Ugh…sick man….
***Normal POV***
Croquet: Let me remind you, that this is not your home. I'm unauthorized to let any of Yugi's friends walk around his home alone or unescorted...err actually no one at all for that matter. (Smirking.)
Tea: (O_O) GULP…
Bakura: Ah hell then I'll take the damn brat!
Croquet: I said no friends-
Bakura: First of All….. I'm not a friend, your rule sounds like a lot of bull shit to me, and if you say anything else I'll cut your throat and it's as simple as that. (He replied all too quickly.)
Croquet opened his mouth slightly, but shut it again when Bakura gleamed a small pocket knife next to his pale face.
Bakura: That's what I thought.
Tea: (Blinking.)
Seto sighed in annoyance as he ascended up the stairs, paying no heed to look back.
Seto: When you're finished meet me by the door. I don't think it involves all of us to interview the dirt bag. Besides I'm sick of babysitting you two…
Croquet: Hey now-
Seto: Shut up…
Croquet: (-_-) I give up…(He mumbled walking away.)
***Tea POV***
Bathroom, bathroom, BATHROOM! Where…IS…THE BATHROOM!
Bakura: Will you stop moving like that, it's irritating.
Tea: I HAVE TO GO!
Bakura: Humph, no concern of mine.
Tea: Then why did you come with me!?
Bakura: Hmm, good question.
Tea: (Rolling her eyes.) Then go away.
Bakura: I have to remove the red stuff on my shirt.
Tea: (O_O) Oh yeah I forgot about that. What is it anyways?
Bakura: Nothing.
Tea: (--_--) Fine, whatever, be that way.
It didn't take me long to find it, and when I went in, Bakura was going to come in right after! What's wrong with him?! I swear I have no idea what goes through that weirdo's head sometimes.
Tea: It's private for the last time!
Bakura: But I need to get the red stuff off woman!
Tea: I have to use the bathroom, that's a bit more important!
Bakura: Fine!....We'll do rock, paper, scissors for it.
The dark spirit wants to play rock, paper, scissors for the bathroom…..(-)_(-) Why does that sound so very odd?
Tea: (O_O) Are you listening to me at all here?
Bakura: Ready? (He snarled, tightening his hand right out in front of her.)
Tea: Ready. (She sighed.) Rock…
Bakura: Paper…
Bakura & Tea: SCISSORS!
Bakura: Ha I won! (^_^)
Tea: Oh no that looks more like scissors then paper, and since I have rock I win. Ba-bye!
SLAM!!!
Bakura: (0_0)
So I slammed the door in his face, oh well, I had to go hands down!
***Bakura POV***
That little she demon! How dare she try to cheat me! Hmm, I swear when I find Shadi, dispose of him, and regain my free will she WILL BE the first to go…Ugh these people make me sick…(--__--) Especially the girl. I don't even know why I'm here. This in no way concerns me…
Oh look it's my aibou and the shrimp looking around outside that huge window over there…(@_@) WAIT WHAT?????? What the hell are they doing here??? I know this….I'm not going to deal with their questions right now. I need a place to hide…(--_--)
Well…I could go into the bathroom BUT then the girl would scream and that would definitely grab the attention of the pixies outside. Wait…are they cracking that window over there open?? My aibou wouldn't break into a home would he? No of course not he's not up for that. And I know Yugi, the precious kid doesn't have the balls for it-BUT their doing it anyways…What the hell? (-_-)
Okay I'm standing right in front of the bathroom I'd be stupid not to go in. Besides if worst came to worst I could tell her I forgot what a bathroom was used for. She and the others still think because Yami and I are spirits we've got the mind of a 5 year old. Oh please, Kaiba's baby shit compared to me…(-_-)
***Normal POV***
Tea splashed a few drops of cool, wet water on her face just as a strange cracking noise stirred her attention. She turned around towards the door but found it closed and sealed tightly.
Tea: Hmm, must've been my imagination. (She said shakily.) This place is creepy.
Tea turned around facing the mirror once more, and found Bakura in the mirror's image.
Bakura: You're such a helpless chicken you know that. And quit talking to yourself it's irritating and disturbing…
Tea: AWWW! Bak-
Bakura quickly covered her mouth with one hand, and managed to turn off the lights while holding Tea's squealing arms down with the other.
Bakura: Shut up, I'm not here to kill you…at least today…(He smirked when he thought about it.) Shrimp 1 and 2 are outside.
Tea knew he must've meant Yugi and Ryou, especially after she heard what had to be Yugi's voice.
Tea: MMMMM…(Tea mumbled trying to peal Bakura's hands off over her mouth.)
***TEA POV***
Why did he have to hide in here? More importantly does he have to keep his hand on my mouth? I quit trying to talk a minute ago. It's strange, he can be evil, sadistic and uncomfortable to be around but the truth is I'm always so nervous for a guy to be this close to me. I mean his hand's on my shoulder, and his other hand's still on my mouth! (O_O) I suppose I don't mind. His skin feels rough and dry but it also kinda feels relaxed. Besides I know after all of this he won't really hurt me or anyone else…At least I don't think. Wait… Why am I describing Bakura's hand!? OMG this happens every time a guy comes too close to me! I mean when Tristan and I were hanging off that tower, with Ryou shortly behind, I felt a bit uneasy. I don't know why really…And his breath….I can feel it against my neck. It's really hot but kinda nice. Wait what???????
Oh I just remembered, doesn't Bakura have that red stuff that resembles blood all over his hands?..................((O))___(O))) EEEEWWWW!
Tea: (Pries Bakura's hand away.) Bakura!!! Don't put your dirty, bloody hands all over me!!!!!!
Bakura: (-_-) Stop yelling woman they'll hear us!
Yugi: Ryou did you hear that?
Tea & Bakura: (((@_@))) (Sweat drop.)
Ryou: Sure did, it's coming from that room. Let's investigate.
Bakura: Great…like I didn't see that coming. (--_--) Hey why are you staring at me like that?
Tea: I've just noticed you've been gone every time there's been something up. And when you came to me in the alley you had….red stuff all over you.
Bakura: What are you trying to get at here? (He replied too coolly.) Wait…what did you say I had on my hands earlier? (He asked seriously as if insulted, while taking a step forward.)
Tea: Uh…..
It's him!! Bakura's the killer! He's always been the killer!! I knew it! I knew he couldn't stop killing! He's planning another attack on everyone and I'm stuck in the bathroom with him!
Bakura: (Calmly.) You think I did it don't you.
Tea: (Silence.)
No I think some pink pixy did it from la la land to get revenge on all the people who feast on pixy sticks….(-_-) Yes I think you did it you moron! (*_*) There goes my mood swings again…
Tea: N-no…(I whispered.)
***Normal POV***
Ryou: Is someone in here?
Yugi and Ryou waited quietly awaiting a reply, but there was none…
Yugi: Okay we're coming in.
Tea: Don't come near me. (She whispered quietly just loud enough for Bakura to hear from inside.)
Bakura stared at the girl with fixed eyes, his curled hands relaxed and his millennium ring hanging still within his shirt. Those piercing eyes were driving her insane though.
Bakura: You can't be serious. (He said in a rather low, raspy, disgusted voice.)
Bakura took another step forward and Tea backed further towards the sink less then 6 inches away.
Tea: I mean it I'll scream.
Bakura: You know what? I don't believe you….
Tea: Stop where you are.
Bakura: Tea I am not this first class idiot trying to paint the town red for attention, now stop being so childish its rather sickening to my stomach. (He spat growing frustrated with the girl.)
Ignoring the girl completely, he took one more, large step forward just as the doorknob turned clockwise.
Tea: That's it! AWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
Bakura: (*_*) (Covering his ears.) WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU GIRL?!
Tap, tap….
Bakura: What is-
Ryou: (O_o)
Bakura: AWWWWWW!!!
Ryou: (+_+) EEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!
Yugi: AHHHHHHH!!!!!
Tea: AWWWWWW!!!
Yugi & Ryou: AWWWWWW!!!
Tea &Bakura: (O_o) AWWWWW!!
Yugi & Ryou: (X)_(X) AWWWWWW!!!
Tea: AWWW!!!
Bakura: SHUT UP BEFORE I CUT OUT YOUR TONGS!
Tea, Ryou, & Yugi: (*_*) ………………….
Bakura: What the hell are you doing here?!
Ryou: I'd ask you the same question…
Bakura: Smart guy….don't sass me.
Yugi: Hey Bakura why are YOU TWO in the bathroom together and why's there red stuff all over you?
Bakura: (-_-)……..sigh…Don't you dare make it out to what it isn't. (He said sharply.)
Tea: He won't, but I will! I'm telling Kaiba!
Yugi: (breaking out in laughter.) Hehehe you're going to squeal to Kaiba? (^_^)
Tea, Ryou, & Bakura: (-_-)
Yugi: Oh sorry that wasn't supposed to be funny was it?…
Bakura: You're not telling-
It was too late…Tea pushed herself passed all three of the guys, knocked Croquet right on his butt, and ran up the stairs in a flash with Bakura at her heals.
Bakura: Wait Tea, before you say something stupid how about knowing what you saw first and getting your facts straight! You're being childish!
Tea: NO I'm Not!
Bakura: (*_*) What the hell? Yes you ARE! Don't talk back to me!
Yugi & Ryou: NO SHE'S NOT ACTUALLY…
Bakura: SHUT UP! Listen Tea, why don't we sit down and talk about this?
Tea: Oh yeah right, let's have tea over it and talk about the strange red stuff all over your hands! (Stopping in front of the closed room.)
Bakura: Is that what you want? B/c if so I know this old tea recipe passed on…oh your being sarcastic… (---____---)
Yugi: (Sweat drop.) Uh……..
Ryou: Don't bother Yugi. (-_-)
Bakura: (Cocking an eyebrow.) Wait…why do I care if you tell Kaiba or not it's not like he's my dad or any-(SILENCE)
Tea: (Smiling widely.)
Bakura: (Sneering.) You think you're SO smart!
Tea flew the door open wide shrugging Bakura's comments off just as the others reached her. They walked inside quickly searching the strangely quiet room all around them. Yugi spotted Kaiba in the far left hand corner where a desk stood empty.
Tea: Kaiba what's going…on?
Seto: (No reply.)
All four of them exchanged glances as they approached the CEO executive, concerned looks on their faces.
Bakura: What is this all about-
There on the glass window directly behind the desk were middle sized, drizzling, red letters gleaming down brightly from the moonlight shining through.
Tea: (Gasp.) Oh…my….
Tea quickly covered her mouth as Ryou sketched the warning down on paper, pulling a pen from behind his ear.
It read….
UH, UH, UH THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE
PEGASUS DID AND NOW I'LL HAVE TO PROVE
HOW WRONG HE WAS WHEN HE GOT IN MY WAY
HE TRIED TO HUNT ME DOWN SADLY TO SAY
SO NOW HE BECAME MY PREY
AT LEAST FOR TODAY
YOURS TRULY BLOODMAN
Tea: That's creepy.
Yugi: So he's gone?
Ryou: Pegasus must've gotten too close for his own good, but why?
Bakura: (Folding his arms.) Humph, this fool's an awful rhymer…I'm going to kill him just for these freaking letters we're receiving.
(-)_(-)
Seto: I've been going through Pegasus' papers while you two were downstairs but I couldn't find anything. By the way what were you two doing down there for so long? I hope you're not hiding anything from me that you're trying to keep for yourselves for extra credit. B/c if you are….
Tea & Bakura: (BIG sweat drop.) Ugh….(-_-)
Yugi: Uh Tea thought Bakura was the killer…
Tea: He's got blood all over him!
Bakura: DO NOT!
Tea: Do too!!! (Sticking her tong out.)
Yugi & Ryou: (Looking from one to the other.) ((O)_____(O))
Bakura: Oh that's real mature for someone like you…
Tea: More than a 5000 year old spirit holding revenge for like 4980 years!
Bakura: I'm innocent so shut your mouth!
Seto: (Raising an eyebrow at him.) Then what is it innocent friend, red clay?
Bakura: (*_*) Humph its red paint! I tripped over a can in the alley.
Seto stared deeply into the former tomb robber's shadowed eyes approaching the white haired spirit at the same time. With one extended finger, Seto tapped at Bakura's hair and yanked a few strands out.
Bakura: OW!!!!! YOU ASS I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!
Tea: Te, baby….
Bakura: (Clearing his throat.) Cough, dead…cough very soon…cough!
Tea: (Her mouth agape.)
Seto took the hair strands up to his nose and sniffed at the red coated white hairs quietly.
Seto: He's right it is paint.
Bakura: And then after your dead I'm going to-Wait what?? I mean of course I told you!
Tea: (-_-) Are you sure Kaiba?
Seto: Look who you're talking to before you speak.
Tea: I'll take that as a yes…
Ryou: I believe him.
Bakura: (Humbly sticks his tong out at Tea.)
Tea: (-_-) Oh now who's the mature one? (Rolling her eyes.)
Seto: You know I'm sick and tired of listening to the both of you. You sound like a bickering couple.
Tea: (BEAT RED.)
Bakura: Say that again and see what happens. (Dangerously low.)
Kaiba: Ahem…(Loosening his collar.)
Croquet: I suppose there's some explaining to do.
Everyone: AWW! (Jumps.)
Tea: Why are you here?
Seto: Why didn't you say anything? (He asked coldly.)
Croquet: Pegasus said if there be anything that would happen to him, don't let the media find out. But someone had to do something that's why I let you in…and that's why I allowed the midget and other albino in as well. I really had no choice after Mr. Kaiba here threatened to bring other people to Mr. Pegasus' home. This would be all over the news and ruin Pegasus' reputation!
Yugi & Ryou: (-_-)
Kaiba: (Furrowing his eyebrows.) Well that explains them…(He replied looking over to Yugi and Ryou.)
Bakura: When did this occur?
Croquet: (Shrugs.) I dunno, a week ago.
Tea: (*_*) You…don't know…and you just left that red stuff there?
Croquet: Hey that's the maid's job honey, not mine.
Ryou: Well that doesn't even begin to describe lazy.
Croquet: Cry me a river you English freak, I'm not responsible. I just know that something strange has happened.
Seto: So you're saying Pegasus has known about this person before anyone else?
Croquet: Yes he came over and explained it to Pegasus in person as a matter of fact.
Everyone: WHAT?????!!!!
Croquet: Shit do I have to explain that too?
Seto: (Rubbing his temples.) Just send it on fax to my office number. I'm sure Pegasus has it, the creep. (-_-)
Tristan: HELLOOO ANYONE HOME?????
Tea: (O_O) Uh that sounds like…
Duke: Tristan step away from my Serenity!!!!
Tea: ….Tristan…(-_-)
Croquet: There were more of your friends and I thought they could help.
Bakura: Great. Can I leave now?
Everyone: No. (-_-)
Zoeygirl: Hey everyone! Sorry it took so long to get this out again, it's just school can bite ya in the butt. I really don't know when I'll be updating again b/c Hurricane Isabel's coming our way! (*_*) I have school off for the next two days I'll tell ya that! (^_^) But the electricity might be off so I don't know. Anyways hope you guys like! I know not my best work but oh well… (Next one will be mainly humor and romance!) (^_^) See ya later!