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Zoeygirl: (Smiles at the reviews she has.) (^_^)
Yami: Is she okay?
Tristan: No.
Zoeygirl: OOH I couldn't be happier! Thank ya all very much for your reviews! I'm glad you guys like it! (Do I use a lot of exclamation points or what?)
Yami: Is she happy or is it just me?
Zoeygirl: Nope it's you! Yes I'm happy! B/c I couldn't ask for more from pleased reviewers even if they I got flames instead. (^_^)
Sailor Crystall- Why thank you! (^___^) I guess I'll take it you like the stories? (^_^) I'll be sure to E-mail ya soon!
BakaNeko-Chan-Hey there! Glad you enjoy it and yep this is Tea/Bakura…but it'll be my last so yeah. I want to try to make more other Tea/?? Ficts I guess.
The Valkrie Sara Irene-Your right, a Halloween story does sound like fun. Hmmm as for the pairing I dunno I could try. (^___^)
Anyways the storm hit and ended just like that and I slept through the whole thing. Actually I got off luckier than others but most people just got some flooding and no electricity so I'm happy. (^___^) Anyways I hope those who did get hit faired well too! Good luck to you all.
***Someone's POV***
Hate…is that what I experience right now? The surging power of anger flowing through my veins, as I stare at the pathetic fools who've ruined everything I've tried to complete. It was all…because of them. I've tried… I've tried countless times to forgive and forget but I cannot do it anymore. Call me what they wish…blood man, killer, kidnapper, sadistic fool I don't care I've been called it all one time or another it pays no difference to the many jobs set before me. But I shall no longer be taken so lightly.
I can see them now…the spirit called Yami, the Egyptian boy Malik and the blonde haired friend they call Joey. Their faces have me grinding my teeth in pure and utter hate…They are all within my sight they are all within my reach, and they are all within the shadows of death. If I felt like it I could take away their very existence right now!! But….that wouldn't be fun…it wouldn't be fun at all. My point would never reach the others and the clues left behind, those idiots would never discover. Pay heed they shall know my anger when they enter the Ishtar residence. Heheeheheee….cough, cough! (o_O)
I must be careful though and watch the moves I make…if I make a move too bold I may become the prey and my ambitions will serve no point whatsoever. Pegasus learned this the hard way. He got too close for his own good and I'm afraid he must join me whether he like it or not. Of course I don't think he's aware of his lack of choices considering he isn't even conscious at the moment.
Ugh, my blood's boiling at the sight of any of those children. They make my blood run cold …That is if it were my blood…hehehe…
Humph, I've only begun to state my presence in all of this. And if they knew what I wanted, it could end as simple as that. I merely want to state my point in which they exceedingly ignored me…but now it will be too late and if they can't understand the message I've laid out to them then there will be no hope for them in this future and they don't deserve to live on this earth or anywhere else for that matter. I'm sick of these morons having a trump card always on their side….the loser always has to lose and the winner must always be the hero. Well…I'm afraid it won't be the case this time. No, this time it shall be different b/c I control their fates, HA!
It's amazing I may be the least possible soul brought to their attention or maybe be the most predictable suspect in front of their very eyes. Malik Ishtar should know who I am. He should know VERY WELL who I am! I would have to predict that Yugi and Yami know me but they have no idea that my face remains in the back of their heads. They find it almost impossible. Farewell my three special players…your turn will come up just yet but for now you and the others must wait until tomorrow…Tomorrow…I will start….
***Normal POV***
Joey: So uh why are we at Malik's place again?
Malik: Good question…
Yami: (Starry eyed.) It is very complicated for any of you to understand now Malik let us in!!!
Malik: (*_*) It's my house I can choose not to! Besides I don't need you drooling all over my sister!
Yami: (Smirking.) You know…the longer we stay out here the more chance of all of us falling victim to the-
With lightening speed Malik shoves his key into the lock and for the second time in 7 days the latches go flying off! (o_O)
Joey: (About to speak but...doesn't quite know what to say.)
Yami: blood…man? (*_*)
The lights were off and so the hallway was darker than dark could be. It was going on 9:00 and Joey was beginning to get a bit bored, tired and hungry. He obviously forgot why he was out here in the first place.
Yami: Um don't you think we could see with the lights on?
Malik: (Shrugging.) I like the shadows.
Joey: (Freaking out.) Man, dis ain't da shadows! Dis is da dark!
Malik: You scared? (He teased curling his upper lip.)
Joey: Hell yeah I'm scared! Turn on da lights!
Malik: (Blinking.) Oh…well fine then.
Malik flipped the lights on from the kitchen leaving some very shocking evidence. "AWW!" Yami and Joey screamed from the hallway as Malik walked back in looking at their faces questionably.
The place was a mess to say the least. Broken vases and artifacts everywhere, pictures lying on the floor with dents running down the center, the carpets ripped up as if an animal shredded it to pieces with its hind claws. Something or someone had been at the Ishtar residence…
Yami: Well I can see coming here wasn't a great idea. Good one Malik…ahem..
Malik: (o_O) ME?!! Don't you dare start!
Joey: Hey Malik, your house is like seriously trashed.
Malik: I CAN SEE THAT YOU IDIOT!!!!
Joey: Okay, okay no need to snap, jeez. (Rolling his eyes.)
Malik: (*_*) Then what would you have me do you fool!!!! (O_O) My home has been broken into! Some of this stuff is as old as time itself and may hold the key to past civilizations of Egypt and of greater power!!!! DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU!!??
Joey: (Rubbing his head.) Well at least you didn't get a loved one kidnapped.
Malik: Yes I suppose your right….WAIT……
Yami: (Swallowing hard.) (+_+)
Joey: Hey why are you guys looking like that? Wait isn't Isis supposed to be here?
Yami & Malik: (VERY pale.)
Malik and Yami exchanged ghostly glances at one another before a horrifying scream sent vibrations across the huge mansion. The three of them jumped and fell onto the floor, their eyes filled with fear. Yami being the first to recover, ran in the direction of the scream his millennium puzzle glistening as he ran.
Yami: If by Ra anything's happened to her I'll----RISHID???? (*_*)
Malik and Joey followed closely behind huffing and puffing when they reached the balcony to Isis' room. Joey leaned on his knees heaving in the air as Malik and Yami stared quizzically at the tall, balled man curled up inside the open closet, hidden behind the many clothes piled on the ground and around him.
Malik: What the hell are you doing Rishid? And where's my sister!? (He demanded stepping forward.)
Rishid: I-I-I-I-
But he wasn't given the chance to talk. Surprising both blondes entirely, Yami stepped up, grabbed Rishid by the collar, and shook him repeatedly without mercy. His eyes were dilated to a strange eerie size and his face and shaking body showed signs of psychotic behavior.
Yami: Where is she?! TALK before I send you to the shadow realm!
Rishid: Gack!! (X_X) Can't…..breath….
Malik: Um Yami-
Yami: What!?
Malik: (Wincing as he stepped back.) He can't very well talk with you killing him.
Yami stared down and blinked innocently, the room going entirely silent. With one puzzled uninterested look Yami dropped him to the floor.
Joey: Wow and dat guy's like twice his size…Jeez Yami.
Malik: Well Rishid what happened? Why did you scream?
Rishid: I thought it was the blood man coming back for me!
Malik: Blood man huh? (-_-) Whoever came up with that name deserves a slow death…
Yami: Where's Isis!!!!
Rishid: She's gone….I heard a scream from outside in my sleeping quarters and I ran inside to investigate the whereabouts of the scream. I saw nothing but destroyed belongings of yours master Malik and I feared for Ms. Isis' safety. I had no choice but to go to her room…and that's when I saw it….it was a-a-a-a thingy covered in a yellow robe from head to foot. It had Isis over its shoulder and warned me if I were to pursue it would come back for me. So that's when I hid in here…..(Swallowing hard.)
Yami: (X)_(X)
Malik: (@_@)
Joey: (Sweat drop.) Yellow??? Yellow?? It wore a yellow robe? What are we dealing with here a fairy?
Yami & Malik: (---____---)
Rishid: (-_-) Never mind Wheeler.
Yami: And you did nothing to stop it?!
Rishid: Well…it did have what appeared to be a knife in it's hand….(Climbing out of the closet as he dusted himself off.)
This time it was Malik's turn to grab Rishid, but he did not shake him. No Malik smacked Rishid's head into the wall countless times as his face turned redder than an apple.
Malik: YOU bang CHICKEN bang SHIT! Bang!
Rishid: (((;X))_____((X;))
Malik: YOU LET bang THAT THING bang TAKE MY SISTER!? Bang I'LL KILL YOU!! (He snarled taking out his rod and transforming it into a dagger.)
Yami: Okay leave some for me…(Grabbing a nearby pen.)
Rishid: ((0))___(((0))) (BIG sweat drop.)
Joey: Hey you guys look at dis! It's another message!
Joey pointed out towards the red, dripping substance oozing off the white sheet of paper. Malik dropped Rishid to the ground and he and Yami walked to where Joey was. The message sank Yami's heart to despair, unaware of the pains and hate building within him…
The message read…
HATE…NOW YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL
THE PAIN'S IN YOUR HEARTS ARE AS SURE AS HELL REAL
IF YOU'LL JUST LISTEN TO ME IT CAN END JUST LIKE THIS
IF NOT….YOU TOO WILL FEEL WHAT SHE FELT…MY BLISS
REMEMBER MY DEAR FRIENDS THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE TEND TO BE YOUR GREATEST FEARS. WELL YOU JUST MET ONE OF THEM.
SIGNED BLOOD MAN.
Yami: This does not….involve school or bets or any such matters…now it's personal…
Malik: Wait a damn minute here!!!! I'm supposed to be the emotionally hurt one here not you!!!
Yami: (-_-) You can be next time.
Malik: It was my sister you fool!
Yami: Well she's my…MY…uh…
Malik: (Folding his arms.) She's your what?
Yami: Um…friend??
Malik: (-_-) RIIGGHHT……
Rishid: Do they always act like this with each other? (He whispered to Joey.)
Joey: Eh yep pretty much. (Shrugs.)
Yami: I think we should call the police now-
Malik: Uh…that's probably not such a good idea…ahem…
Joey: Why not?
Rishid: B/c master Malik's house is filled with-MMMMMMM (*_*)
Malik: (Placing his hand coldly over Rishid's mouth.) QUIET YOU!
Yami & Joey: (;-)______(-;) (Sweat drop.)
Malik: Um I'll call them tomorrow…UH after I….clean up a bit.
Rishid: Master Malik what about the letter?
Malik: Shoot, I'm not touching it. (Walking away.)
Rishid: (Looking over at Yami and Joey.)
Joey: Are ya kidding!? I don't know whose blood dat is! (Running away.)
Yami: (Smiling weakly.)
Rishid: (-_-) Ahem….
Yami: But-
Rishid: If you truly love her you will.
Yami: But it may have a curse on it! And the great Pharaoh should not touch such things!
Rishid: (o_O) (Leaving the room.)
Yami: Hey I'm not done yet!! UH…I challenge you to a Duel!!!!
Meanwhile, Tea, Bakura, Seto, Yugi, Ryou and Croquet patiently awaited the arrival of Duke, Tristan and Serenity.
Yugi: We have to do something! If they see us up here they'll think we stole their idea! (O_O)
Tea: Not to mention their so going to get suspicious of us!
Seto: Does it matter? I really could care less. Listen I need to take this evidence to my lab and get in touch with the police, so if you'll get out of my way-
Ryou: Kaiba we stole their idea!
Seto: (Tilting his head to the side.) What?
Ryou: We overheard them talking and thought if we got here first we could already get the clues!
Tea: And uh….I kinda stole their idea from them as you may already know…cough, cough…
Bakura: So that's where you got your information.
Ryou: Hey Tea! That wasn't very nice.
Tea: (Blushing.) S-sorry.
Ryou: (Smiling.) Well it's alright, we did do the same thing after all.
Croquet: So what would you have me do then?
Yugi: Well I think we should hide and take the letter with us. That way they'll come up here and find nothing. Besides…do you really want anyone else using this to their advantage for the school project? HMMM?
Tea: Yugi that's so wrong!
Ryou: I agree!
Tea: (*_*) Ryou?
Seto: For once you do make sense YUGI, but where do you intend we hide?
Tea: Oh forget it I give up! (She sighed exasperatedly, leaning on the closet door.)
Unfortunately the door went inwards so Tea went crashing over to the other side. She screamed out in surprise attracting some attention downstairs.
Tea: Owe my butt!
Everyone: SHHHHH!!!!
Tea: (X_X) Yes thank you I'm okay. (-_-)
Yugi: There! We can hide in there! Come on you guys its big enough for all of us!
Tea slowly rose but stopped in mid air when a rather pale hand reached out to her. She stared up at the white haired boy and soon felt her heart slow down. Reaching out, Tea grabbed it and was hoisted up.
Tea: Thank you Ryou. (Blushing once again.)
Bakura: I'm not Ryou. (He replied simply, as he walked past her.)
Tea: (O_O) Wait…what?
Yugi: Come on Tea get in. (He whispered as they heard footsteps below.)
Tea: 'Did Bakura…just help me up?'
The thought lingered in her head but she soon snapped out of it when she heard the familiar voice of one of her closer friends.
Tristan: Come on it came from up here!
Duke: We're coming, we're coming!
Serenity: How many steps does this guy have? (X_X)
Duke & Tristan: Do you want me to carry you!!!!? (Blinking.) Not you! Me!!!!!
Serenity: (0_0) No I think I'll manage.
Everyone upstairs: (-_-)
***Yugi POV***
Well we're in the closet and I thought it was pretty big but obviously not as large as I thought it was on the outside. (Sweat drop.) Kaiba just told everyone to hush and Croquet just closed the door, and I'm holding the letter. I REALLY hope it isn't real blood. (O_O) EWW…But good thing too, when they come upstairs they'll see nothing here and leave… err…at least I hope. (-_-)
Oh yeah we're also all kind of crammed in the dark here. I mean I can't even see Ryou or Bakura's white hair if that means anything.
Ryou: I hear them, their opening the door to the room. (He whispered.)
**Normal POV***
Croquet: Wait, why am I in here?
Tea: Good question. (-_-)
Bakura: Whoever's breathing on me better turn away or my fist is going to accidentally fly into their face. (He whispered through tightly clenched teeth.)
Seto: I'd like to see you try and I can't move my head in any other direction so shut up and deal with it.
Yugi: Hush you guys I can hear them!
Outside the room Serenity, Tristan, and Duke stared directly at their door silent as a mouse but with strange horrified looks on their faces. ((O))___((O))
Duke: (o_O) So…who let us in again?
Tristan: Hey um the door's talking…that's bad right?
Serenity: Anybody want to open it?
Everyone within the closet sat silent as the conversation outside the closet dawned on them. They already heard them talking….
Yugi: (Gulp.)
Everyone: SHHHH!!!
Duke: I'm not getting near that door. (-_-)
Tristan: Chicken shit.
Duke: Okay then you do it if you're so brave.
Serenity: Really you guys, who did let us in?
Tristan: I only remember the door opening when we got here. I thought someone knew we were here but uh….maybe it's a trap…
Duke & Serenity: ((O)__((O)
Tristan: Or maybe….we should leave now.
Duke & Serenity: Yeah….
They wasted no time as they ran down the flights of stairs the ominous silence following them behind as they exited the mansion all at once. Tristan remembered quite well what Pegasus did to them back on Duelist Island and Serenity and Duke heard the tales from him and the others but never did they think the problem would arise again.
Tea: Okay I think their gone.
Seto: Somebody open the door.
Croquet: Um….I've been trying for the past 5 minutes….
Bakura: Oh I don't think so. I don't believe it, open the damn door and let us out!
Yugi: No Bakura he's right it won't open!
Croquet: Oh now I remember! This was the only closet in the whole mansion which required a key to be opened from the outside.
Everyone: (@)_(@) W…H….A….T…..????????
Croquet: (Loosening his tie.) B-but I think there was a light switch in here somewhere. Let me see.
Tea: Uh why did Pegasus need a key to this room?
Croquet: I forgot why but it was very important and personal.
Seto: Then it's nothing I want to know about.
Bakura: Why don't we just break it down?
Croquet: Well then you can buy me a new door after you tear it off the hinges.
Bakura: (-_-) I don't see the point you're making here. (He growled.)
Seto: Listen I don't care what you do just open it!
Croquet: Well why don't you step up here and do it yourself? (He mocked rather annoyed.)
Seto: I would but I was stuffed in the back and Tea and the spirit are taking up breathing room back here.
Tea: Hey!
Bakura: I could care less.
Ryou: Hey I found the light switch! (Reaching for it behind a broken shelf.)
Croquet: Wait!
Everyone: What?
Croquet: I remember what Pegasus used this room for! AW now I remember! (O_O)…..OOHHH…..uh I think it would be best if you didn't turn on the light.
Ryou: (Clicking it on.) Why?
Croquet: B/c Pegasus stored the coffin of his deceased wife in here for-
Everyone: AWWWWW!!!!!
Yugi: (;_;)
Bakura: There's a dead woman in here do you know that???!!!!!!!
Ryou: Maybe it's Mai?
Tea: (Going incredibly pale.)
Ryou: (Covering his mouth.) I-I was just joking Tea…hehehehehe….
***Tea POV***
Pegasus has his wife stored in here????????? WHAT THE- I DON'T BELIEVE THIS!!! Somebody get me out of here! OMG I'm the closest one to the coffin too! Ew I think I'm going to be sick!
Yugi: Hey you guys stop moving we're all kind of scrunched in here as it is!
Well I can't help it! It's an instinct what can I say? So I um…backed up. But I think I stepped on Kaiba's trench coat b/c he kind of made an angry sort of noise and then pulled it back which caused me to trip back and fall right on top of…him….(Wincing.)
Seto: Gardener get off of me!
Tea: I'm trying but I'm stuck! Jeez Kaiba why don't you wear clothes that don't drag on the floor!
Seto: I don't tell you how to dress Gardener! (He snapped coldly.)
Bakura: Forget it you sniveling idiot, just get out of my way! (He snarled at Croquet as he pushed his way through and pressed his entire body weight against the door.)
Croquet: Why not…that'll be $300 when you're done.
Bakura: (Glaring at him strangely.)
Croquet: OR I could give you a discount….or I could shut my mouth…
Tea: Kaiba could you please just scoot back so I can have room to stand up!? (I said as calmly as I could which kinda didn't sound too nice.)
Seto: No I can't and I won't take orders from one of Yami's friends.
Tea: (-_-) So you like me being on top of you then?
Seto: Humph don't flatter yourself. (He hissed turning his head away as Tea pressed against his chest to lift her body up.)
Bakura: Ugh please don't form one of your little mortal relationships in here with me! I'd rather not burden my eyes with such a sight…
Ryou & Yugi: (--_--) (Sweat drop.)
I tried pulling myself up but I couldn't! I mean I guess I could if I put all my weight on my hands which at the moment were on Kaiba's chest, but I was afraid I'd hurt him or better yet I was nervous he'd snap at me or make some rude remark. I guess he knew I was trying to get up b/c he didn't seem to mind the fact that I was using him to hoist my body up, as long as I just got off of him. Oh wow does that sound intimate! EW! Okay this is just like when Bakura had his hand over my mouth! Now instead I'm right up against Kaiba's body of all people! This is just great! My face has to be peach red right about now…if that's a color. (-_-) I'm not going to lie though…….Kaiba's got a solid chest underneath that black shirt of his….(Swallowing hard.) I…can't believe…I just said that…I REALLY need to get a boyfriend. (0_0)
Kaiba: Well what are you waiting for?!
Tea: I-I'm trying but I don't want to hurt you…(I trailed off.)
Kaiba: (Smirking.) Give yourself a little more credit then that…you're not THAT heavy.
Tea: (Beat red.) JERK!
Bakura: Hey Romeo and Juliet, the doors opened!!!
Tea stared up at the open door with a puzzled and embarrassed face. Yugi, Ryou, Bakura and Croquet stood on the outside peering in, their hands folded in interest.
Tea: H-how long have you been standing there? (I asked, my eyes really big by now.)
Bakura: (Rolling his eyes.) Can't you make some effort on your own?
With an annoyed sigh, Bakura stepped forward, lifted the girl up with one hand and set her down right outside the closet door, allowing Seto to slowly rise.
Tea: I was just about to. (I pouted.)
Seto: Yes well your timing was impeccable. Now explain to me why he has a coffin in his closet.
Croquet: (Shrugging.) I don't know I just work here.
Everyone: (Anime Fall.) (O_O)
Yugi: Well um I guess I'll see you guys at school, I have to get home.
Tea: OMG what time is it!?
Yugi: Uh I think almost 10:00.
Tea: PM???????????
Seto: (Staring at her oddly.)
Ryou: Uh why what's wrong?
Tea: My parents are going to KILL ME!!
Bakura: (Raising his snowy white eyebrows.) Do you mean that literally?
Tea: (Groaning.) I have to go right now, um see you later Yugi, bye Ryou!
So I wasted no time, I rushed down the stairs and almost went tumbling the whole way down as I almost lost my footing. Jeez was I in trouble! My dad probably called the police! (O_O)
***Normal POV***
Bakura: Aw she didn't say goodbye to us. (He replied sarcastically.)
Seto: (-_-)
Croquet: So did you get a good feel?
Seto: (Disgusted.) I'm not sure whether to knock you out or just report you to the police.
Croquet: Ahem just asking.
Yugi, Bakura, & Ryou: (---____----)
Dear Journal-
It's me, Yugi again. Well today Ryou and I found a lot of clues. We did make a list but nothing with real hard evidence. We were really surprised to find almost everyone show up at Pegasus' mansion today. I guess we're all going for the same thing now. I really don't have anything wonderful to say. Yami came home a half an hour later and said simply Isis had been kidnapped and he'll do anything in his power to get her back. I can't believe what he told me! I quickly called everyone and told Malik if he and Rishid wanted to stay with us, he could. But he refused and said he'd be fine. Rishid told me on the phone as soon as Malik dropped it that he'd rather have the kidnapper come back then anything. He said Malik wants to stop this poser once and for all. I feel really bad for him and Yami. This isn't really that fun anymore, in fact I'm really worried. I have to do everything I can to stop this mad person and even if it means my life I'm going to find Isis, Mai and even Pegasus! I really do wonder what he stumbled upon. He must've gotten close though. Well journal I'm a little too depressed to write more and frankly I'm really tired after today. Actually we have school tomorrow but only for a half a day. We're on high alert! Well until tomorrow journal guess I better go now b/c Yami's growling at me to turn off the lights, So goodnight.