Disclaimer: I Don't own Y-G-O.OKAY? (^__^)
Zoeygirl: Finally! I updated! (^_^) Though it may not be the best mind you. (Waggles finger back and forth.) Anyways sorry I've taken so long. I've just been stressed out with my schedule and all but now that I have two weeks off you bet ya I'll be making updates on basically finishing this story up, updating on my pathetic Inuyasha story, (-_-) And adding my ahem "baby." Anyways I'm gonna warn you now, it won't have a good amount of humor but it ain't gonna be angst either, and the coupling isn't going to be one you may like so if ya don't like don't read. (Uh for my new story of course.) It probably won't be for the strictly humor or romance type, though I'm gonna place it under romance. (^_^) Ahem and this will be a 4 way main character thing. Tea, Joey, Bakura and ??? Mystery character. (^_^) Who um you will know of b/c that's who Tea's gonna be with. (Sorry Bakura/Tea fans not this time.) It will be Mai/Joey though, so yeah. And I'm gonna use made-up characters as well, but only a few and they aren't gonna be Marry-Sue's I promise. (^_^) Their just gonna be there I guess. Anyways if you want the main issue of this story or dilemma as Bakura would use it'll be about mainly Joey and mystery guy, so that's the end of that. Anyways you're probably wondering why I'm saying it now rather than in an author's note in the actual story. Well eh I'm lazy and I feel like doing it now. (^_^) Okay?
ONLY A FEW SHOUT-OUTS sadly.
Ayako Kadori: Why thank you. I appreciate that. (It gives that warm feeling inside.) (^____^) Of course I have to admit out of the bunch of the stories I've done, this is probably my least liked one by me. (Think I'm losing my touch.) (-_-) BUT THANKS!!!
ShinakaStar: Hey happy late Thanksgiving to you too!! (^_____^) Hehehe and thanks a lot! Um as for the Kaiba/Tea one, yes I'm still planning to write that but not yet. I plan to write that one probably in spring since this other fict will take me a while. (-_-) But yep that hasn't escaped my mind yet!! (^_______^)
Mintvee: Hey don't worry about it! I've been in that situation before. (Like just now.) (-_-) Hehehe Lol, yeah I feel for the characters too, I think I've been torturing them too much lately. (^-^)
teehee: Who me? Am I the type of person to torture Ryou like that? (Innocently.)
Ryou: Don't answer that..(U_U)
Angelkohaku: EH??? Really??? (O_O) Hmm, and to tell ya the truth I was frowning at this story the whole way through. Eh oh well, people's opinions. Glad ya liked it though!! (^__^) Heeheehee now update Unconditional Hatred for the love of Ra! (Love that story so far.)
ChibiSerenity: Thank ya for the review and thanks for telling me about Bakura. It's nice to know when and where or rather who to improve on. (Stares down at story.) Uh, hope he's not out of character in this one too but I have a sick feeling he is. (((o))_((o)))
Unicornfan: LOL!! Know don't worry about it! I've felt the same way throughout my story, at least this one, NO JOKE! Oh jeez, you people think I'm going to go in a fetal position if you tell me you didn't like it and so on and so on! (^_^) It's really okay it helps!! So it wasn't that good right? Well at least I know I'm not delusional, b/c I feel the exact same way. Thank ya very much Unicornfan, now I know what to improve on. Or uh, actually no I don't, tell me what was bad so that way I can make it better. (^_^)
Esopha: Lol read message to Unicorn. Your comments are MUCH appreciated and that ain't sarcasm. I'm guessing why this story hasn't been AS good as the others are probably b/c I was running out of ideas during my stressed out period. Can't tell ya if this one will be better but hope ya enjoyed! Toodles! (^___^)
Blue Striped Whit Boxers: YOUR ALIVE!!! ^_^) Sorry I don't hear from you as often. But glad to know you're out there. Anyways glad you enjoyed it, hope to hear from ya soon enough!
Tea Fan: Lol!!! Ya know with the fict you updated on and everything? (Nod your head.) Update NOW..(Warning.) Lol just joking!!!!! I know your busy take your time. My way of telling you it's awesome!!
Pandora: Aw don't worry about it. It's fine. (^_^) To be honest I never thought you came out mad but uh oh well. (^__^) OOHH so I guess you caught on to the other hint for my story huh? (Sinks down in her chair.) Hehehehe I think people are gonna not be crazy about it but oh well. Aw yes and as for the Tea/Seto parts you probably caught onto. Well I'm not gonna lie I made those parts a bit stronger but I really wanted to push for a friendship thing, but I guess it came out kind of romantic. (0_0) Oh yeah.A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOO!
Aikenka: LOL! Glad ya enjoyed it!! Of course I have to say I so admire your ficts so your review was a huge bonus. (I know you've reviewed in the past but telling ya now!) (^___^) Oh and don't worry Yami Malik hasn't disappeared yet.
Oh by the way, wanted to tell ya. If you like Humor big time then you must read fOX-SPIRIT AKA Y.V's new fict!!!! One of the best humor types I've ever read!!!!!! (^______^) But it is a Rishid story mainly so hope ya like the guy!!! (Uh even if ya don't I think you'd still like this BIG time.)
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The sky was clear, in fact there wasn't a cloud in sight.well not if you didn't count the little one standing right next to the sun. That's what Bakura presumed to be a cloud. In fact he hadn't removed his eyes from the sky the whole way to Tea's house. It started to bother Tea how he went this long without ever looking down. Somehow she had managed to almost walk into a pole, trip over a crack on the sidewalk, and nearly miss a stop sign. Bakura paid no attention. He merely stared up as if he had never seen light before.
Tea: Ow.
She mumbled underneath her breath, rubbing her scraped elbow.
Bakura: Perhaps next time you will pay more attention to the path in front of you and less attention on me. (He said bitterly out of the blue.)
Tea stiffened. He hadn't said a word since they left. It kind of scared her suddenly, causing her body to jump at the most; a couple inches off the ground.
Bakura: Te, what a waste of human flesh.
Tea: Hey why are you being so bitter!? You're the one who offered to walk me home so don't go snapping at me!
Bakura: I was simply making conversation.
Tea blinked somewhat dumbfounded as he brought his eyes back down and turned his head halfway back to her. For a second he looked like Ryou. His eyes were wide and maybe sore from staring up at the sun and sky for so long. The wrinkles around his nose and on his forehead were momentarily gone, and believe it or not Tea took him seriously.
Tea: Oh. Uh I forgot threats and rude remarks are your idea of a conversation.
Bakura: Correct. (He said placing his hands lazily into his pockets.)
Then there was that odd silence again as they approached the park, the graveyard being only feet away.
Bakura: Humph, I haven't been in that graveyard since Battle City. How fortunate. (He smirked turning his head to Tea.)
Tea shivered, gripping onto her mangled purse that had survived the entire ordeal.
Bakura smirked for a little while longer obviously expecting Tea to pick up on his hints, but when there was no answer his smirk dropped down to a small frown.
Bakura: Well?
Tea: Huh? Oh um, well-
Bakura: Forget it. (He blew it off turning his face away.) You're idea of a walk in the park is just that, a walk in the park. I find graveyards quite comforting in the daytime. The spirits are at ease I think. But besides you're still shaken up by the whole ordeal, not surprising. (He mumbled dryly.)
Tea: Well aren't you?! I mean this entire thing was a joke by our friends!! Well uh my friends at least.
Bakura: No I'd rather say I'm more pissed than scared at the moment, but I am in no mood to talk about it nor do I want to seek revenge at the moment so drop it. I'm sick of this entire conversation. (He barked, turning his body back down to the sidewalk towards Tea's neighborhood.)
Tea: Uh why did you want to walk me home let alone go in a graveyard Bakura?
Bakura: Humph I don't know. I thought perhaps you wouldn't mind. (He replied simply closing his eyes.)
When there was no response to his answer, Bakura open his shut orbs, turning around to face the girl, a new look of annoyance on his face. Surprisingly the girl wasn't there, and he had to step back for a minute to understand what the hell just happened.
Bakura: Woman where are you?!! Woman!!! Tea!
Tea: Hey what are you doing?!! Are going to stand there all day like a rotten egg roasting in the sun or what!!!
Bakura's eyes widened, in confusion as he removed his hands, from their pockets. His head motioned towards the entrance to the graveyard where Tea had long since passed. She had to be no less than 30 yards down, waving back to him as he stood there, like a deer in headlights.
Bakura: What the hell? Did she run all the way down there?
Tea: Hey come on!!! I think my great grandfather's burial is back here!
Bakura was officially confused. He still had a lot to learn about the human society of today's world nonetheless Tea herself.
Bakura: BUT I THOUGHT YOU SAID-Oh never mind.
Tea: What was that? (She yelled back.)
Bakura only shrugged and walked lazily by the tall black gates. He hoped to catch up to Tea and ask her what the hell was she doing but the girl only stood for a brief moment, half waiting for him to come in and then she took off down the path.
Bakura: Hey wait a minute!!! Where the hell are you going!!!? I thought you were tired and shaken up!!!! (He yelled in total confusion.) Where the hell is she going?!! Ugh such insolence!
Tea: Come on!!
Bakura couldn't be the calm cold one anymore. Now he just wanted to keep up with the energetic brunette, who had more mood swings then his grandma, who he believed no one could ever surpass.
Bakura: (Shivering.) Ugh, what an awful thought.
It was only a few minutes later when Bakura reached the sight of the tomb stones. They were all old and worn down but obviously the place had been taken care of. The trees were just beginning to lose their leaves, the birds and crows were chirping carelessly around, hopping from one tomb stone to the next. The bugs, or what was left of them, were taking their last breaths as they scrambled to the few remaining flowers that lightened the area. The bright sun shown down from above, warming the entire place with rays that didn't leave a shadow to linger alone.
Bakura eyed the area, searching for Tea anywhere. It wasn't that big, he thought, but then again who knows where she ran off to. As his eyes scanned the area, he couldn't help but notice the flowers and bouquets placed on the foot of the Tombs. He watched, almost mesmerized, when a bee landed on a perfectly golden rose, the last fresh one left in a bunch.
Bakura: Hmm, these people are younger than me by a few thousand years, and yet they are long since dead. They have lived out their lives the way maybe some of them saw fit. Their spirits are free. (He whispered to himself looking down at his pale hand.) While me, I stand here after 5000 years finally mortal but with no hope of ever doing as I wish. Curse this curse. (He spat looking straight up.)
It was only by sheer coincidence that he spotted Tea, neatly arranging a couple lilies she found, upon her great grandfather's mound. She hummed a simple tune while fixing the flowers as she saw fit. It puzzled Bakura to see her on all fours, in the dirt doing such a thing for a dead man's resting place whom she probably barely knew. Yes similar things were done in his time, but he still found it foolish. At the same time he couldn't help but smirk slightly. She was so carefree even after the events that just happened earlier that morning. Besides, she might've enjoyed dancing from what he learned about her, but she couldn't keep a beat if her life depended on it.
Bakura: Perhaps next time you won't be so hasty on making you own decisions.
Tea: Huh? (Popping her head up.) Oh I see you're here now. Took ya long enough.
Bakura: (Sweat drop.) WHA-??? You know you're a very weird girl. (Lowering his voice.)
Tea: Ooohhh nice insult Bakura.
Bakura: It was the truth. (He said somewhat annoyed, while folding his arms.) What the hell are you doing anyways? (He asked suddenly, uncomfortable with the happiness she was displaying.)
Tea: I realized I haven't paid my respects to my great grandfather in maybe 9 years, so since it was on the way. (Shrugs.) Besides it was where you wanted to go right?
Bakura: Yes but-
Tea: Okay then. Well we're here. And you were right about one thing. It really is beautiful here in the daytime. You would've never expected it to be like this. In my opinion it outdoes any park we have around here.
Bakura lost his nerve as he dropped his arms in a sudden second. He stuttered in his attempt to inhale, merely staring at the girl with uncertainty.
Bakura: 'What in the name of Ra happened to her???' (He asked himself, with a half look of fear in his eyes.)
Tea: (Blinking.) Well? Don't ya think?
Bakura: I suppose. (He mumbled, narrowing his eyes in an attempt to regain his dignity.) Alright you've had your fun let's go! I do have other things to do besides baby-sit you.
Tea: Well you didn't have to walk me home Bakura. (She replied again standing up and dusting herself off.) Jeez, I don't know Bakura. When it comes to mood swings I may have more of a variety than you, but yours are as sudden as Shadi popping up out of nowhere.
Bakura: (Clenching his fists.) What did you say!!?
Tea knew a good way to counter his nasty moods. Actually it was the first time she'd ever try it, but she discovered if your as serious with him as he is with you at that moment, and you don't back down, you can catch him off guard and basically confuse him.
Bakura: What the hell is that suppose to mean!!! (He snapped, his hair spiking slightly.)
Tea: Exactly what I said Bakura, NOW DON'T SNAP AT ME!!!! (She yelled back, her glare becoming quite obvious to Bakura.)
Bakura did indeed let down his guard. He had never seen her do that to him before when he ACTUALLY mean business. Was he listening right or was he half asleep from this entire thing?
Bakura: Did you.just yell at me? (He whispered.)
Tea: Uh, I think. But I mean it. You don't have to yell and get nasty all the time. I mean you're not like a spirit anymore. I mean sure you have a millennium item but I mean that's it, no biggie.
Bakura opened his mouth, about to speak when a voice cut him off.
"Well Bakura I suppose you have lost yet another match haven't you?"
Tea & Bakura: Huh?
Tea and Bakura whirled around in all directions, when at last it landed on a tall man clothed in robes, atop of a bench that stood next to an old Sakura tree.
Bakura: Shadi. (He spat, his body stiffening.)
Shadi: Yes well I was hoping you would all calm down and I suppose this is as good as it is going to get yes?
Tea: We'll see about that. (She mumbled under her breath.)
Shadi: I heard that. (He mumbled back.)
Tea: (o)))_(((o)
Bakura: Humph. (He looked away.)
Shadi: Only cowards look away Tomb Robber, and up to this point you have been good at not doing such a senseless thing.
Bakura eyed him once more, his head narrowed somewhat down as if he were a tiger about to pounce on its prey. Hey, he even let out a slight growl that needless to say, kind of enthralled Tea. (^_^) She smiled to herself, but only for a second. A vision lingered into her mind and she finally understood why Shadi was here.
Tea: Is it b/c of the boy he killed?
If Bakura's eyes could look any wilder it would've been that second. His spiky white hair went on edge, blowing to the right briefly as he stared at Tea.
Bakura: Tea!! &&*THGK&*(&YIHIL&*!!!!!!!!!!
Tea had no idea what he had just said or rather screamed at her about but she figured it was in Egyptian and he only used it if it were that serious or maybe if he were that angry. So rather saying anymore, she only backed down and winced slightly at her sudden misuse of words.
Shadi: No Bakura she is right or why else would I appear to you like this? Don't blame her for asking. Deep down she knew you would have to come to terms with what you have done, so here I am prepared to judge you for your crime.
Bakura shook uncontrollably. He was so angry and yet not ready to go, he wasn't sure how he was supposed to feel or respond.
Tea squeaked aloud lightly. This was so sudden! And besides it was an accident and he didn't mean to!!! He was only protecting her, as weird as that sounded. (-_-)
Yet at the same time, the image of the kid probably the same age as her, dead on the ground was going to haunt her forever. She didn't have time to cry right then and there. Now she could only watch helplessly as Shadi pulled his millennium items out, never removing his piercing eyes from Bakura's standing body.
Tea: Wait!! (She cried out.)
Shadi turned to look at her briefly, but reverted his concentration back on Bakura.
Shadi: Bakura, once evil spirit, Tomb Robber, I do not need these millennium items today to determine what your fait will be.
Bakura turned to look up at the sky, a little brown bird traveling towards the lingering cloud, free as anyone was ever going to get. Maybe this would be the last time he would see it. And maybe now would be the last time he would feel the beating of a real heart he had so long ago had.
Shadi: There is no doubt in my mind that you are-
It was time to go. After thousands of years, torment, souls taken, deaths he had caused, and destruction that could've been prevented, it was going to end. He couldn't help but smirk somewhat. How suddenly this would happen, and of all the places, it was where he felt most at home. At the grave site.
Shadi: Innocent.
Bakura: I know. (Relaxing.) WAIT WHAT?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Tea: (Anime Fall!)
Bakura: (Mouth agape.) ((O))_____((O)) WHAT THE FU**??
Shadi: (Blinking.) What? What is it now?
Bakura: I'm supposed to be guilty of committing a crime! I killed some skateboard guy!!! Dear Ra you said it yourself if I killed anyone---are you on drugs?
Shadi: (Sweat drop.) Nevertheless you were trying to save your friends, and it was a sheer reaction and nothing more.
Bakura: But a perfectly fine kid is now dead??? And, you have no problem with that?
Shadi: No.
Bakura: (o))__(O)) (If someone could look anymore lost it really would be him.)
Shadi: Besides if I can make you mortal don't you think I can bring some kid back to life?
Bakura: Te, you don't have that sort of power. (He snapped in disbelief.)
Shadi: Believe what you like but it's the truth.
Tea: So Bakura can stay? (She asked.)
Shadi: (Nodding.) As long as he does nothing REALLY illegal then yes.
Bakura stared at Tea, who was standing now next to him, quizzically.
Bakura: Since when did you care? (He asked, his millennium item shining somewhat through his shirt.)
Tea: Who says I do? (She teased, sighing in relief.)
Bakura tilted his head to the side quite suddenly, giving her an odd look.
Shadi: Well um that's all I have to say. I really doubt any of you will ever see me again. Uh tell the others that Mr. Baines will no longer be at school. As for the media, as of tomorrow the awful events will be no longer remembered in anyone's minds except yours and the others.
Tea: Oh yay!! The fair's tomorrow!! YES!
Bakura: (Shaking his head.) I see you're still very upset about the whole ordeal.
Tea: Oh shut up the fair's tomorrow! (She squealed in delight.) YAY!
Bakura: (Sweat drop.) Yes, Yes, I know that already.
Shadi smiled at Bakura, his expression was truly priceless. It occurred to Shadi that Bakura really did not know how to deal with this girl, and it was just the medicine for him.
Without warning, Shadi disappeared, with not so much as a goodbye. Not that his presence was really known anymore anyways.
Tea: Oh come on Bakura smile, you really should be happy.
Bakura: Quit smiling like that. You shouldn't be so happy, it makes me sick.
Tea: I'll quit smiling if you make the effort to smile. (She said happily.)
Bakura looked disgusted, but without so much as a yes, he tried.
Tea: So are you-
Bakura: Happy?
Tea: (@)_______(@) Uh..
Bakura: What?
Tea: (Backing up.) Uh how about you don't smile?
Bakura: (Twitching his nose in regret.) Humph, I told you. Now quit smiling.
Tea: No problem. (She said looking away.) OOhh creepy.
Bakura: (Wincing.) I heard that.
Tea: Hey wait a minute what about that guy's friend that saw everything?
Bakura: Huh? Oh yes Shadi you'll have to deal with-Hey where the hell is he?
Tea: (-_-) Sigh, jeez.
Boy 1: Hey man you home? I have the cool game I gotta show you.
Boy 2: (Dropping his Dueling cards.) (*))________((*)
Boy 1: Hey dude what's up with you?
Boy 2: Z-Zack??? Holy shit?!! He's come back from the dead!!!
Boy 1: (WTF?) Hey what's wrong with ya man?? You're not doing that white crap to fry your brain are ya?
Boy 2: Uh. (Pushing a bag of a white powder under the couch.) 'Not anymore.'
Boy 1: Hey so you cool now?
Boy 2: Uh can you wait a minute dude, I gotta make a call.
Boy 1: (Clueless.) Sure man.
Standing up, the boy, fingered through his phone book until he stumbled across the correct name he found. With shaking fingers he typed the number in.
Ring, Ring, Ring.
Voice: Hello?
Boy 2: Uh Doctor Jayne? Uh I gotta talk to you. It's about those hallucinations again.
Voice: Yes? What about them?
Boy 2: You know my friend that died and everything?
Voice: How are you dealing with that son?
Boy 2: Oh uh I guess good. He's at my house right now and I guess we're gonna play a game is that okay?
Voice: ()_____()
Boy 2: Doctor you there?
Voice: (No answer.)
Boy 2: (-_-)
Boy 1: Hey ya got any cheese puffs left!!!? (He screamed from the kitchen.)
Boy 2: See, told ya!
Voice: (()
Zoeygirl: THE END!! Hehehe no not quite, there's one more chappie to go! Okay? Yeah I know this was a bit more serious but then I realized there wasn't a romance chapter pursue, between Bakura and Tea. Well anyways this story isn't going to end with Tea and Bakura falling absolutely in love and then happily ever after, and the same with the other characters. It's only going to reveal the first step to a budding relationship which you'll have to let your imagination do the rest of the work for you. Eh I thought it would be a different type of romance I guess. Anyways I should be able to get the next chapter up by Saturday at the latest. (^_^) Anyways...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!(^_______________^)
Joey: Merry Kwanza!!!
Mai: Joey you dummy!
Joey: What??
Bakura: Idiot.
Yugi: Hope you guys have a safe season!!!
Yami: Kaiba.
Seto: What?
Everyone: (-_-)
Seto: Fine. Goodbye.
Everyone: (*_*)
Zoeygirl: (O_O) Uh right. Anyways see ya guys later! (O_-.)
Zoeygirl: Finally! I updated! (^_^) Though it may not be the best mind you. (Waggles finger back and forth.) Anyways sorry I've taken so long. I've just been stressed out with my schedule and all but now that I have two weeks off you bet ya I'll be making updates on basically finishing this story up, updating on my pathetic Inuyasha story, (-_-) And adding my ahem "baby." Anyways I'm gonna warn you now, it won't have a good amount of humor but it ain't gonna be angst either, and the coupling isn't going to be one you may like so if ya don't like don't read. (Uh for my new story of course.) It probably won't be for the strictly humor or romance type, though I'm gonna place it under romance. (^_^) Ahem and this will be a 4 way main character thing. Tea, Joey, Bakura and ??? Mystery character. (^_^) Who um you will know of b/c that's who Tea's gonna be with. (Sorry Bakura/Tea fans not this time.) It will be Mai/Joey though, so yeah. And I'm gonna use made-up characters as well, but only a few and they aren't gonna be Marry-Sue's I promise. (^_^) Their just gonna be there I guess. Anyways if you want the main issue of this story or dilemma as Bakura would use it'll be about mainly Joey and mystery guy, so that's the end of that. Anyways you're probably wondering why I'm saying it now rather than in an author's note in the actual story. Well eh I'm lazy and I feel like doing it now. (^_^) Okay?
ONLY A FEW SHOUT-OUTS sadly.
Ayako Kadori: Why thank you. I appreciate that. (It gives that warm feeling inside.) (^____^) Of course I have to admit out of the bunch of the stories I've done, this is probably my least liked one by me. (Think I'm losing my touch.) (-_-) BUT THANKS!!!
ShinakaStar: Hey happy late Thanksgiving to you too!! (^_____^) Hehehe and thanks a lot! Um as for the Kaiba/Tea one, yes I'm still planning to write that but not yet. I plan to write that one probably in spring since this other fict will take me a while. (-_-) But yep that hasn't escaped my mind yet!! (^_______^)
Mintvee: Hey don't worry about it! I've been in that situation before. (Like just now.) (-_-) Hehehe Lol, yeah I feel for the characters too, I think I've been torturing them too much lately. (^-^)
teehee: Who me? Am I the type of person to torture Ryou like that? (Innocently.)
Ryou: Don't answer that..(U_U)
Angelkohaku: EH??? Really??? (O_O) Hmm, and to tell ya the truth I was frowning at this story the whole way through. Eh oh well, people's opinions. Glad ya liked it though!! (^__^) Heeheehee now update Unconditional Hatred for the love of Ra! (Love that story so far.)
ChibiSerenity: Thank ya for the review and thanks for telling me about Bakura. It's nice to know when and where or rather who to improve on. (Stares down at story.) Uh, hope he's not out of character in this one too but I have a sick feeling he is. (((o))_((o)))
Unicornfan: LOL!! Know don't worry about it! I've felt the same way throughout my story, at least this one, NO JOKE! Oh jeez, you people think I'm going to go in a fetal position if you tell me you didn't like it and so on and so on! (^_^) It's really okay it helps!! So it wasn't that good right? Well at least I know I'm not delusional, b/c I feel the exact same way. Thank ya very much Unicornfan, now I know what to improve on. Or uh, actually no I don't, tell me what was bad so that way I can make it better. (^_^)
Esopha: Lol read message to Unicorn. Your comments are MUCH appreciated and that ain't sarcasm. I'm guessing why this story hasn't been AS good as the others are probably b/c I was running out of ideas during my stressed out period. Can't tell ya if this one will be better but hope ya enjoyed! Toodles! (^___^)
Blue Striped Whit Boxers: YOUR ALIVE!!! ^_^) Sorry I don't hear from you as often. But glad to know you're out there. Anyways glad you enjoyed it, hope to hear from ya soon enough!
Tea Fan: Lol!!! Ya know with the fict you updated on and everything? (Nod your head.) Update NOW..(Warning.) Lol just joking!!!!! I know your busy take your time. My way of telling you it's awesome!!
Pandora: Aw don't worry about it. It's fine. (^_^) To be honest I never thought you came out mad but uh oh well. (^__^) OOHH so I guess you caught on to the other hint for my story huh? (Sinks down in her chair.) Hehehehe I think people are gonna not be crazy about it but oh well. Aw yes and as for the Tea/Seto parts you probably caught onto. Well I'm not gonna lie I made those parts a bit stronger but I really wanted to push for a friendship thing, but I guess it came out kind of romantic. (0_0) Oh yeah.A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOO!
Aikenka: LOL! Glad ya enjoyed it!! Of course I have to say I so admire your ficts so your review was a huge bonus. (I know you've reviewed in the past but telling ya now!) (^___^) Oh and don't worry Yami Malik hasn't disappeared yet.
Oh by the way, wanted to tell ya. If you like Humor big time then you must read fOX-SPIRIT AKA Y.V's new fict!!!! One of the best humor types I've ever read!!!!!! (^______^) But it is a Rishid story mainly so hope ya like the guy!!! (Uh even if ya don't I think you'd still like this BIG time.)
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The sky was clear, in fact there wasn't a cloud in sight.well not if you didn't count the little one standing right next to the sun. That's what Bakura presumed to be a cloud. In fact he hadn't removed his eyes from the sky the whole way to Tea's house. It started to bother Tea how he went this long without ever looking down. Somehow she had managed to almost walk into a pole, trip over a crack on the sidewalk, and nearly miss a stop sign. Bakura paid no attention. He merely stared up as if he had never seen light before.
Tea: Ow.
She mumbled underneath her breath, rubbing her scraped elbow.
Bakura: Perhaps next time you will pay more attention to the path in front of you and less attention on me. (He said bitterly out of the blue.)
Tea stiffened. He hadn't said a word since they left. It kind of scared her suddenly, causing her body to jump at the most; a couple inches off the ground.
Bakura: Te, what a waste of human flesh.
Tea: Hey why are you being so bitter!? You're the one who offered to walk me home so don't go snapping at me!
Bakura: I was simply making conversation.
Tea blinked somewhat dumbfounded as he brought his eyes back down and turned his head halfway back to her. For a second he looked like Ryou. His eyes were wide and maybe sore from staring up at the sun and sky for so long. The wrinkles around his nose and on his forehead were momentarily gone, and believe it or not Tea took him seriously.
Tea: Oh. Uh I forgot threats and rude remarks are your idea of a conversation.
Bakura: Correct. (He said placing his hands lazily into his pockets.)
Then there was that odd silence again as they approached the park, the graveyard being only feet away.
Bakura: Humph, I haven't been in that graveyard since Battle City. How fortunate. (He smirked turning his head to Tea.)
Tea shivered, gripping onto her mangled purse that had survived the entire ordeal.
Bakura smirked for a little while longer obviously expecting Tea to pick up on his hints, but when there was no answer his smirk dropped down to a small frown.
Bakura: Well?
Tea: Huh? Oh um, well-
Bakura: Forget it. (He blew it off turning his face away.) You're idea of a walk in the park is just that, a walk in the park. I find graveyards quite comforting in the daytime. The spirits are at ease I think. But besides you're still shaken up by the whole ordeal, not surprising. (He mumbled dryly.)
Tea: Well aren't you?! I mean this entire thing was a joke by our friends!! Well uh my friends at least.
Bakura: No I'd rather say I'm more pissed than scared at the moment, but I am in no mood to talk about it nor do I want to seek revenge at the moment so drop it. I'm sick of this entire conversation. (He barked, turning his body back down to the sidewalk towards Tea's neighborhood.)
Tea: Uh why did you want to walk me home let alone go in a graveyard Bakura?
Bakura: Humph I don't know. I thought perhaps you wouldn't mind. (He replied simply closing his eyes.)
When there was no response to his answer, Bakura open his shut orbs, turning around to face the girl, a new look of annoyance on his face. Surprisingly the girl wasn't there, and he had to step back for a minute to understand what the hell just happened.
Bakura: Woman where are you?!! Woman!!! Tea!
Tea: Hey what are you doing?!! Are going to stand there all day like a rotten egg roasting in the sun or what!!!
Bakura's eyes widened, in confusion as he removed his hands, from their pockets. His head motioned towards the entrance to the graveyard where Tea had long since passed. She had to be no less than 30 yards down, waving back to him as he stood there, like a deer in headlights.
Bakura: What the hell? Did she run all the way down there?
Tea: Hey come on!!! I think my great grandfather's burial is back here!
Bakura was officially confused. He still had a lot to learn about the human society of today's world nonetheless Tea herself.
Bakura: BUT I THOUGHT YOU SAID-Oh never mind.
Tea: What was that? (She yelled back.)
Bakura only shrugged and walked lazily by the tall black gates. He hoped to catch up to Tea and ask her what the hell was she doing but the girl only stood for a brief moment, half waiting for him to come in and then she took off down the path.
Bakura: Hey wait a minute!!! Where the hell are you going!!!? I thought you were tired and shaken up!!!! (He yelled in total confusion.) Where the hell is she going?!! Ugh such insolence!
Tea: Come on!!
Bakura couldn't be the calm cold one anymore. Now he just wanted to keep up with the energetic brunette, who had more mood swings then his grandma, who he believed no one could ever surpass.
Bakura: (Shivering.) Ugh, what an awful thought.
It was only a few minutes later when Bakura reached the sight of the tomb stones. They were all old and worn down but obviously the place had been taken care of. The trees were just beginning to lose their leaves, the birds and crows were chirping carelessly around, hopping from one tomb stone to the next. The bugs, or what was left of them, were taking their last breaths as they scrambled to the few remaining flowers that lightened the area. The bright sun shown down from above, warming the entire place with rays that didn't leave a shadow to linger alone.
Bakura eyed the area, searching for Tea anywhere. It wasn't that big, he thought, but then again who knows where she ran off to. As his eyes scanned the area, he couldn't help but notice the flowers and bouquets placed on the foot of the Tombs. He watched, almost mesmerized, when a bee landed on a perfectly golden rose, the last fresh one left in a bunch.
Bakura: Hmm, these people are younger than me by a few thousand years, and yet they are long since dead. They have lived out their lives the way maybe some of them saw fit. Their spirits are free. (He whispered to himself looking down at his pale hand.) While me, I stand here after 5000 years finally mortal but with no hope of ever doing as I wish. Curse this curse. (He spat looking straight up.)
It was only by sheer coincidence that he spotted Tea, neatly arranging a couple lilies she found, upon her great grandfather's mound. She hummed a simple tune while fixing the flowers as she saw fit. It puzzled Bakura to see her on all fours, in the dirt doing such a thing for a dead man's resting place whom she probably barely knew. Yes similar things were done in his time, but he still found it foolish. At the same time he couldn't help but smirk slightly. She was so carefree even after the events that just happened earlier that morning. Besides, she might've enjoyed dancing from what he learned about her, but she couldn't keep a beat if her life depended on it.
Bakura: Perhaps next time you won't be so hasty on making you own decisions.
Tea: Huh? (Popping her head up.) Oh I see you're here now. Took ya long enough.
Bakura: (Sweat drop.) WHA-??? You know you're a very weird girl. (Lowering his voice.)
Tea: Ooohhh nice insult Bakura.
Bakura: It was the truth. (He said somewhat annoyed, while folding his arms.) What the hell are you doing anyways? (He asked suddenly, uncomfortable with the happiness she was displaying.)
Tea: I realized I haven't paid my respects to my great grandfather in maybe 9 years, so since it was on the way. (Shrugs.) Besides it was where you wanted to go right?
Bakura: Yes but-
Tea: Okay then. Well we're here. And you were right about one thing. It really is beautiful here in the daytime. You would've never expected it to be like this. In my opinion it outdoes any park we have around here.
Bakura lost his nerve as he dropped his arms in a sudden second. He stuttered in his attempt to inhale, merely staring at the girl with uncertainty.
Bakura: 'What in the name of Ra happened to her???' (He asked himself, with a half look of fear in his eyes.)
Tea: (Blinking.) Well? Don't ya think?
Bakura: I suppose. (He mumbled, narrowing his eyes in an attempt to regain his dignity.) Alright you've had your fun let's go! I do have other things to do besides baby-sit you.
Tea: Well you didn't have to walk me home Bakura. (She replied again standing up and dusting herself off.) Jeez, I don't know Bakura. When it comes to mood swings I may have more of a variety than you, but yours are as sudden as Shadi popping up out of nowhere.
Bakura: (Clenching his fists.) What did you say!!?
Tea knew a good way to counter his nasty moods. Actually it was the first time she'd ever try it, but she discovered if your as serious with him as he is with you at that moment, and you don't back down, you can catch him off guard and basically confuse him.
Bakura: What the hell is that suppose to mean!!! (He snapped, his hair spiking slightly.)
Tea: Exactly what I said Bakura, NOW DON'T SNAP AT ME!!!! (She yelled back, her glare becoming quite obvious to Bakura.)
Bakura did indeed let down his guard. He had never seen her do that to him before when he ACTUALLY mean business. Was he listening right or was he half asleep from this entire thing?
Bakura: Did you.just yell at me? (He whispered.)
Tea: Uh, I think. But I mean it. You don't have to yell and get nasty all the time. I mean you're not like a spirit anymore. I mean sure you have a millennium item but I mean that's it, no biggie.
Bakura opened his mouth, about to speak when a voice cut him off.
"Well Bakura I suppose you have lost yet another match haven't you?"
Tea & Bakura: Huh?
Tea and Bakura whirled around in all directions, when at last it landed on a tall man clothed in robes, atop of a bench that stood next to an old Sakura tree.
Bakura: Shadi. (He spat, his body stiffening.)
Shadi: Yes well I was hoping you would all calm down and I suppose this is as good as it is going to get yes?
Tea: We'll see about that. (She mumbled under her breath.)
Shadi: I heard that. (He mumbled back.)
Tea: (o)))_(((o)
Bakura: Humph. (He looked away.)
Shadi: Only cowards look away Tomb Robber, and up to this point you have been good at not doing such a senseless thing.
Bakura eyed him once more, his head narrowed somewhat down as if he were a tiger about to pounce on its prey. Hey, he even let out a slight growl that needless to say, kind of enthralled Tea. (^_^) She smiled to herself, but only for a second. A vision lingered into her mind and she finally understood why Shadi was here.
Tea: Is it b/c of the boy he killed?
If Bakura's eyes could look any wilder it would've been that second. His spiky white hair went on edge, blowing to the right briefly as he stared at Tea.
Bakura: Tea!! &&*THGK&*(&YIHIL&*!!!!!!!!!!
Tea had no idea what he had just said or rather screamed at her about but she figured it was in Egyptian and he only used it if it were that serious or maybe if he were that angry. So rather saying anymore, she only backed down and winced slightly at her sudden misuse of words.
Shadi: No Bakura she is right or why else would I appear to you like this? Don't blame her for asking. Deep down she knew you would have to come to terms with what you have done, so here I am prepared to judge you for your crime.
Bakura shook uncontrollably. He was so angry and yet not ready to go, he wasn't sure how he was supposed to feel or respond.
Tea squeaked aloud lightly. This was so sudden! And besides it was an accident and he didn't mean to!!! He was only protecting her, as weird as that sounded. (-_-)
Yet at the same time, the image of the kid probably the same age as her, dead on the ground was going to haunt her forever. She didn't have time to cry right then and there. Now she could only watch helplessly as Shadi pulled his millennium items out, never removing his piercing eyes from Bakura's standing body.
Tea: Wait!! (She cried out.)
Shadi turned to look at her briefly, but reverted his concentration back on Bakura.
Shadi: Bakura, once evil spirit, Tomb Robber, I do not need these millennium items today to determine what your fait will be.
Bakura turned to look up at the sky, a little brown bird traveling towards the lingering cloud, free as anyone was ever going to get. Maybe this would be the last time he would see it. And maybe now would be the last time he would feel the beating of a real heart he had so long ago had.
Shadi: There is no doubt in my mind that you are-
It was time to go. After thousands of years, torment, souls taken, deaths he had caused, and destruction that could've been prevented, it was going to end. He couldn't help but smirk somewhat. How suddenly this would happen, and of all the places, it was where he felt most at home. At the grave site.
Shadi: Innocent.
Bakura: I know. (Relaxing.) WAIT WHAT?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Tea: (Anime Fall!)
Bakura: (Mouth agape.) ((O))_____((O)) WHAT THE FU**??
Shadi: (Blinking.) What? What is it now?
Bakura: I'm supposed to be guilty of committing a crime! I killed some skateboard guy!!! Dear Ra you said it yourself if I killed anyone---are you on drugs?
Shadi: (Sweat drop.) Nevertheless you were trying to save your friends, and it was a sheer reaction and nothing more.
Bakura: But a perfectly fine kid is now dead??? And, you have no problem with that?
Shadi: No.
Bakura: (o))__(O)) (If someone could look anymore lost it really would be him.)
Shadi: Besides if I can make you mortal don't you think I can bring some kid back to life?
Bakura: Te, you don't have that sort of power. (He snapped in disbelief.)
Shadi: Believe what you like but it's the truth.
Tea: So Bakura can stay? (She asked.)
Shadi: (Nodding.) As long as he does nothing REALLY illegal then yes.
Bakura stared at Tea, who was standing now next to him, quizzically.
Bakura: Since when did you care? (He asked, his millennium item shining somewhat through his shirt.)
Tea: Who says I do? (She teased, sighing in relief.)
Bakura tilted his head to the side quite suddenly, giving her an odd look.
Shadi: Well um that's all I have to say. I really doubt any of you will ever see me again. Uh tell the others that Mr. Baines will no longer be at school. As for the media, as of tomorrow the awful events will be no longer remembered in anyone's minds except yours and the others.
Tea: Oh yay!! The fair's tomorrow!! YES!
Bakura: (Shaking his head.) I see you're still very upset about the whole ordeal.
Tea: Oh shut up the fair's tomorrow! (She squealed in delight.) YAY!
Bakura: (Sweat drop.) Yes, Yes, I know that already.
Shadi smiled at Bakura, his expression was truly priceless. It occurred to Shadi that Bakura really did not know how to deal with this girl, and it was just the medicine for him.
Without warning, Shadi disappeared, with not so much as a goodbye. Not that his presence was really known anymore anyways.
Tea: Oh come on Bakura smile, you really should be happy.
Bakura: Quit smiling like that. You shouldn't be so happy, it makes me sick.
Tea: I'll quit smiling if you make the effort to smile. (She said happily.)
Bakura looked disgusted, but without so much as a yes, he tried.
Tea: So are you-
Bakura: Happy?
Tea: (@)_______(@) Uh..
Bakura: What?
Tea: (Backing up.) Uh how about you don't smile?
Bakura: (Twitching his nose in regret.) Humph, I told you. Now quit smiling.
Tea: No problem. (She said looking away.) OOhh creepy.
Bakura: (Wincing.) I heard that.
Tea: Hey wait a minute what about that guy's friend that saw everything?
Bakura: Huh? Oh yes Shadi you'll have to deal with-Hey where the hell is he?
Tea: (-_-) Sigh, jeez.
Boy 1: Hey man you home? I have the cool game I gotta show you.
Boy 2: (Dropping his Dueling cards.) (*))________((*)
Boy 1: Hey dude what's up with you?
Boy 2: Z-Zack??? Holy shit?!! He's come back from the dead!!!
Boy 1: (WTF?) Hey what's wrong with ya man?? You're not doing that white crap to fry your brain are ya?
Boy 2: Uh. (Pushing a bag of a white powder under the couch.) 'Not anymore.'
Boy 1: Hey so you cool now?
Boy 2: Uh can you wait a minute dude, I gotta make a call.
Boy 1: (Clueless.) Sure man.
Standing up, the boy, fingered through his phone book until he stumbled across the correct name he found. With shaking fingers he typed the number in.
Ring, Ring, Ring.
Voice: Hello?
Boy 2: Uh Doctor Jayne? Uh I gotta talk to you. It's about those hallucinations again.
Voice: Yes? What about them?
Boy 2: You know my friend that died and everything?
Voice: How are you dealing with that son?
Boy 2: Oh uh I guess good. He's at my house right now and I guess we're gonna play a game is that okay?
Voice: ()_____()
Boy 2: Doctor you there?
Voice: (No answer.)
Boy 2: (-_-)
Boy 1: Hey ya got any cheese puffs left!!!? (He screamed from the kitchen.)
Boy 2: See, told ya!
Voice: (()
Zoeygirl: THE END!! Hehehe no not quite, there's one more chappie to go! Okay? Yeah I know this was a bit more serious but then I realized there wasn't a romance chapter pursue, between Bakura and Tea. Well anyways this story isn't going to end with Tea and Bakura falling absolutely in love and then happily ever after, and the same with the other characters. It's only going to reveal the first step to a budding relationship which you'll have to let your imagination do the rest of the work for you. Eh I thought it would be a different type of romance I guess. Anyways I should be able to get the next chapter up by Saturday at the latest. (^_^) Anyways...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!(^_______________^)
Joey: Merry Kwanza!!!
Mai: Joey you dummy!
Joey: What??
Bakura: Idiot.
Yugi: Hope you guys have a safe season!!!
Yami: Kaiba.
Seto: What?
Everyone: (-_-)
Seto: Fine. Goodbye.
Everyone: (*_*)
Zoeygirl: (O_O) Uh right. Anyways see ya guys later! (O_-.)