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Chapter #23: The Aftermath
*~*~*Elaya's Apartment--Elaya's POV*~*~*
"So, you're saying that Dieen brought us all to that freaky monster world, tried to kill us with her monster powers, but in the end, we killed her and made it out alive?" Joey asked for the millionth time since we entered the living room.
"Yes! Jeeze, how many times do I have to say it?" I shot back, massaging my temples trying to relieve the throbbing pain of that hangover.
"Sorry, just like the way it sounds.....you know how we kicked butt." He smiles lopsidedly at me.
The sudden urge to throw a banana at him passed.
"She's dead, right?" Yugi asked.
"Who's 'she'? Dieen?" Serenity asked also. Serenity is a sweet girl, but sometimes you gotta wonder when she tunes in.
"Yes. Dieen; the freaky spirit with the red eyes and the evil laugh." I repeated for the third time. Sorry for the crabby attitude but I have a massive headache that I know Advil can't fix.
"Yugi, Justi totally obliterated her!" Tristan re-informed.
"Yeah, but--" Yugi began
"Your afraid that the Sword didn't do kill everything?" Téa asked slowly.
Yugi nodded.
"Hey! Come on guys!" Mai said from the back. "She's gone. We're back. And that's all that matters!"
"Yeah!" Joey agreed. "So don't worry about anything Yug'. We're good."
"For the time being." He whispered. Man, Yugi is really fixated on this whole thing. What if Dieen isn't totally destroyed and is still living inside that Mystical Space Typhoon ready to come out and destroy the world? Woah. Too many horror movies.
"Yugi. Believe me." I started to say, blocking out the pain in my head. "Dieen is dead and gone. Justi would of sensed something by now. It IS her sister we're talking about here."
"Her dead sister." Tristan added in.
"Yeah yeah." I muttered.
"Any of you up for some iced tea?" My mom shouts--why does she have to shout?--from the kitchen.
Everyone pales. "It ain't poisoned, is it?" Joey squeaked.
Rolling her eyes, my mom places the plate down on the table and goes back in the kitchen to clean up the messes Dieen made when she inhabited my body. Who knew that an umbrella could be found in the kitchen! Honestly!
Seto does not even LOOK at the glass, meanwhile Joey swirls it around like wine. "It's good." He takes a chug at in and finishes it in one gulp.
Tristan took his iced tea like a shot, Téa, Serenity and Mai sipped theirs, Mokuba only took a sip, and Yugi stirred it with his finger.
I, on the other hand, did not want one. Brain freezes WITH a headache are not a good mix.
A knock on the door makes everyone jump and turn around. "I got it." I mumbled. There, in green overalls stood Yugi's grandpa.
"Mr. Motou? What are you doing here? How do you know where I live?"
"My dear, it's called a directory." He explained. "Is Yugi here?"
Before I could say, 'yes' Yugi, from the living room called out "I'm in here Grandpa!"
Walking over, he came in and gave Yugi a hug. "So, how was the battle?"
"Good...Hey, how did you know about that?" Yugi asked.
"The oldest man is the wisest." Solomon replied. "I felt it, my boy!"
"Uh-huh." Seto mumbled from opposite ends of the table, still staring at the untouched glass of iced tea. I knew of the bad karma between Yugi's grandpa and Seto; with the whole tearing of the fourth Blue Eyes White Dragon and such.
"Well know, are you all okay?" He asked.
We all nodded.
"Mr. Motou, so glad of you to join us!" My mom said as she entered the living room area.
The two grown-ups went near the television to talk about 'grown-up' issues. And I stress the quotes.
"Man. That has to be the weirdest thing I've ever experienced!" Mai said, breaking the silence.
"Even weirder than being in a Virtual Game?" Mokuba asked.
"Yup."
And soon, this topic erupted as a whole new one; in which I thankfully tuned out of.
// Justi, you there? //
Silence. Sigh. // Justi!!! HELLO?! //
\\ Yes Elaya? \\
// What took you so long? //
\\ I got lost. \\ Justi admitted. How could you get lost in your own mind? Wait...I did that once.
// Is she gone? Like, for good now? // I asked slowly. I was talking to someone who practically killed their own sister for goodness sakes! I shouldn't even be asking her this!
\\ Yes. The Pharaoh's Sword destroyed her evil; much to her arguments, evil does die---when the right technique is used. \\
// And what technique would that be? // I asked.
\\ A very powerful one. \\ Justi smiled. \\ The Sword allowed me to use Purifying Light. A technique Yami once showed me.....That type of attack can ultimately destroy anything and anyone that is evil. \\
// Why didn't you use it the first time? // I asked.
\\ With memories from the past comes a great outcome in the future. \\ I hate it when she gives me that whole 'meaning-within-a-phrase'
I think she felt that. \\ I could not remember it. Creating barriers to separate the Shadow Realm from your world is its true power. Evil Incineration is something I could use in a war. Like the one we just fought. \\
// So, Evil Incineration is more of a common attack? // I asked, trying to understand.
\\ Yes. \\
// Phew. If I didn't get that right, you would have lost me! // I laughed. A little too loudly. "Please don't stare at me. I don't like it when people stare at me!" I mimicked a line I heard from a movie that I don't remember the name of. Everyone smirked and turned back to a conversation that I didn't understand.
Something about a Virtual World and Joey battling zombies....meh...I mean, I care for them, but my headache wasn't getting any better.
"Mom? I'm gonna go to my room, okay? I have a headache. I need to lie down. You all can stay here if you want....I'm just gonna rest for ten minutes..." That was the end of that discussion. I stood up and walked to my room.
I flopped on the bed, relishing the feeling of pillows on my back compared to stones against wings. It was pretty cool being able to fly and kick some butt with some Pixie powers.
"Elaya?" A silent voice called from my doorway.
The light that came from the door showed that unique silhouette of hair. "Come on in Yug'"
He sat next to me on the bed. "You okay?"
Nodding, I sighed as well. "You don't think that Dieen's gone forever, do you?"
This time, he nodded.
\\ Elaya, I need to talk to Atem. \\ Came the voice from within my head.
"Yugi? Justi needs to speak with Yam--I mean Atem..." I stuttered, correctly myself.
"Oh. Okay." Suddenly with a flash of light from the Puzzle, Atem appeared. I did the same. Now, I was watching from the outside. Justi appeared and smiled at her past husband.
"How are you feeling Atemu?" She asked him.
"Why do you call me by that name?"
"Because that is what you were called, my Pharaoh." Justi explained silently. "Not everything that Dieen said was a lie. She was alive when you were young....And she liked to snoop around."
"I see. I am fine." Atem answered. "How can you be certain that Dieen is finally gone?"
"I am not certain. But I am not completely unsure either. I do know that the Sword purified her evil spirit and imploded it. I do know that her spirit is dead and gone. But I do not know if her mind lays awake elsewhere."
What?! Dieen doesn't have a mind! What is Justi talking about?! This is probably one of those 'meaning-within-a-phrase' things that I love so much...Stress the word 'love'
Atem's face remained motionless. "I don't understand."
"The power of the Sword is very mysterious. So I am not sure if anything else happened....I am not sure if she is in some, as Elaya would say, 'alternate universe'....or if she is still walking around......The powers of the Sword are still unknown....You told me that once." Justi said, looking up.
"I don't remember."
"I know you don't." Justi replied, somewhat hurt with her husbands memory loss. "But you do remember me, don't you?"
"Yes. And that is the most important of all." Atem leaned in for a kiss; a quick peck on the lips. Talk about cute!
Justi blushed. "There will be a time where your full memories will be restored. And that time is near."
Atem was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"It is said that the Pharaoh's memories and true power will be restored once all seven Millennium Items are returned. I am one of those Items, Atem. And I fully give myself to you. [1]"
What?! Justi is--is--is leaving me? But--!
\\ I'm sorry Elaya. \\ Came the comforting words. I didn't answer her. How could she? Didn't she value the time we had together AT ALL?! Like jeeze! Doesn't she care that she leaving me with half a soul now?
\\ Elaya, please try and understand-- \\
// Go to hell. // I couldn't help it; I shut her out and returned to my soul room. I could still hear her pleads through my defences.
Now I see why Seto never got close to anyone. They can easily break away and not care about you anymore.
"Elaya?" A small familiar voice came from outside my soul room door.
"Yugi? How did you--?"
"Magic..." He whispered. "What's wrong?"
"Justi's gonna go with Atem and leave me all alone." I replied, turning around with my back facing him.
"Elaya.....Without all seven Items, Yam--I mean Atemu will never receive any of his memories back....and without his memories, he can't save the world. And if he can't save the world, then evils will take over."
I brought my knees to my chest. "I don't care."
"Stop being so selfish!" Yugi yelled at me. "Atem and I will have to separate soon too! Once he gets back all his memories, he can't stay with me! You're not the only one Elaya! Wouldn't you rather have Justi being with her husband in their afterlife?! I'm sure Atem would! Sure you'll miss her, but Elaya! If the Items don't get back together, chaos from the Shadow Realm will never be sealed!"
Jesus.....I have been selfish....What's wrong with me? "I'm sorry Yugi. I never thought of it that way."
"I know that...If you did, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now." His voice steadied off into that unique innocent voice. "Atem will have to leave me too. Sure, I don't want that to happen....but it has too. It's all destiny. And if we're the ones to screw with it, who knows what'll happen.....Don't you see Elaya? If Atem doesn't get his memories back, he won't be able to seal the Shadows; the very forces out to destroy this world."
I walk towards him, sighing. "You're right."
"It's gonna take some adjusting, but it's for the better. I think Atem would rather rest in peace than live in a world of video electronics..."
I smiled at that. "Justi too. She still doesn't understand how a light switch works..."
"You coming with me?" Yugi asked.
"Yeah. I've got some apologies to make." Soon, I reappeared, in holographic form in the room.
// Sorry. //
This time, I didn't get an answer.
"Thank you Justi." Atem continued. "I am glad that I now have one more Item to add to my list."
"What others do you have?" Justi asked. I was wide-eyed looking on.
"The Rod and the Necklace. The Ring should not be too hard to get a hold of.....and if I get the Ring, I will also get the Eye. Then, the Key shall come from Shadi and we will all return to the afterlife." Atem explained.
Justi did not like the sound of the last couple of words. "I like being alive."
"I know."
"Then why do we have to go?"
"Because then evils will continue to roam the earth. Once I seal the power of the Shadows and the Game, no one can unlock it again. Except Yugi."
"I see." Justi did not seem too happy about that.
// Justi? //
\\ Yes? \\
// Wouldn't you rather NOT live in my world? I mean, wouldn't it be better in a place where you know what's going on? You'll meet up with your family again, the REAL Dieen this time and even Jounouchi! [2] You'll be with your husband forever and eternity, and isn't that what you want? To be with him? // Corny, I know. But true.
Silence. \\ Yes. I do wish to see Atem. \\ She smiled. "Atem?"
"Yes Justika?"
"When will the other Items be collected? I am ready to go. Ready to go back home."
"Soon."
She sighed. "Good. I want to go back together. I don't want to lose you again Atem."
Atem smiled.
Suddenly, I was back in my body and so was Yugi. "Yug'? What the heck happened?"
"I guess they were done talking." He shrugged. "So, you okay with this?"
I nodded. "I'm the one who persuaded her to go!" After some silence, I asked, "When exactly will this 'memory-regaining process' take place?"
"Well, as soon as I get my hands on the Ring and the Eye, my grandpa will go to Egypt with Professor Hopkins--"
"--who?" I interrupted.
"Hopkins. He was a friend of his. Their both archaeologists. Anyways, they'll go back there and find Shadi to get to the tomb of Atem. Then they'll complete the ritual." Yugi sighed. "I can't believe he's going."
"Well, are you going to go to the ritual thing?"
"Maybe. School permitting." He answered.
"Go during the summer time. Obviously!" I said the last word much like a ditz would. He smiled at me.
"Yeah. I do want to say good-bye to him afterall." Yugi looked down at his Puzzle and took it in his hands. "I'm gonna miss him."
"But the memories of you too saving the world and kicking ass will stay with ya for a lifetime. Much like the memories of us!" I smiled. "You just hafta....make the most of the time you got left with him."
"Yeah." Yugi nodded. "I'll do that."
Yugi left my room soon after and rejoined with the others outside. They all waved to me from the door--except Seto, he 'nodded'--and soon left. I'd never thought I'd say this, but I'm glad that I got lost in that pyramid. I'm glad I moved here. If I didn't, I wouldn't be doing half the things I'd be doing.....
Lying back on my bed, I sighed. This has been the best summer of my life. Other than the fact I almost got killed.....
Too bad it's gonna end soon.
I REALLY have to plan something with those guys......
*~*
[1] Do not get the wrong impression here.....She means like, she's ready to give up her spirit to help him recover his memories....I don't know about you, but it sounds like something you'd here in a XXX film.....0_o?
[2] Unsure spelling; It's just Joey in the past life. (I think) I've checked a million sites and they all spell it differently.
WOOHOO! Chapter 23 down and out for the count!
Well, that was a nice chappie.....Don't worry, there are two more in the wings. This story will be a tad bit shorter than TMS One; this one'll have only 25 chappies compared to 30. Less reading! I'll update ASAIPC! (As Soon As I Possibly Can)
PLEASE REVIEW!
If you have the time, PLEASE REVIEW!! *~*all comments are appreciated*~*
Chapter #23: The Aftermath
*~*~*Elaya's Apartment--Elaya's POV*~*~*
"So, you're saying that Dieen brought us all to that freaky monster world, tried to kill us with her monster powers, but in the end, we killed her and made it out alive?" Joey asked for the millionth time since we entered the living room.
"Yes! Jeeze, how many times do I have to say it?" I shot back, massaging my temples trying to relieve the throbbing pain of that hangover.
"Sorry, just like the way it sounds.....you know how we kicked butt." He smiles lopsidedly at me.
The sudden urge to throw a banana at him passed.
"She's dead, right?" Yugi asked.
"Who's 'she'? Dieen?" Serenity asked also. Serenity is a sweet girl, but sometimes you gotta wonder when she tunes in.
"Yes. Dieen; the freaky spirit with the red eyes and the evil laugh." I repeated for the third time. Sorry for the crabby attitude but I have a massive headache that I know Advil can't fix.
"Yugi, Justi totally obliterated her!" Tristan re-informed.
"Yeah, but--" Yugi began
"Your afraid that the Sword didn't do kill everything?" Téa asked slowly.
Yugi nodded.
"Hey! Come on guys!" Mai said from the back. "She's gone. We're back. And that's all that matters!"
"Yeah!" Joey agreed. "So don't worry about anything Yug'. We're good."
"For the time being." He whispered. Man, Yugi is really fixated on this whole thing. What if Dieen isn't totally destroyed and is still living inside that Mystical Space Typhoon ready to come out and destroy the world? Woah. Too many horror movies.
"Yugi. Believe me." I started to say, blocking out the pain in my head. "Dieen is dead and gone. Justi would of sensed something by now. It IS her sister we're talking about here."
"Her dead sister." Tristan added in.
"Yeah yeah." I muttered.
"Any of you up for some iced tea?" My mom shouts--why does she have to shout?--from the kitchen.
Everyone pales. "It ain't poisoned, is it?" Joey squeaked.
Rolling her eyes, my mom places the plate down on the table and goes back in the kitchen to clean up the messes Dieen made when she inhabited my body. Who knew that an umbrella could be found in the kitchen! Honestly!
Seto does not even LOOK at the glass, meanwhile Joey swirls it around like wine. "It's good." He takes a chug at in and finishes it in one gulp.
Tristan took his iced tea like a shot, Téa, Serenity and Mai sipped theirs, Mokuba only took a sip, and Yugi stirred it with his finger.
I, on the other hand, did not want one. Brain freezes WITH a headache are not a good mix.
A knock on the door makes everyone jump and turn around. "I got it." I mumbled. There, in green overalls stood Yugi's grandpa.
"Mr. Motou? What are you doing here? How do you know where I live?"
"My dear, it's called a directory." He explained. "Is Yugi here?"
Before I could say, 'yes' Yugi, from the living room called out "I'm in here Grandpa!"
Walking over, he came in and gave Yugi a hug. "So, how was the battle?"
"Good...Hey, how did you know about that?" Yugi asked.
"The oldest man is the wisest." Solomon replied. "I felt it, my boy!"
"Uh-huh." Seto mumbled from opposite ends of the table, still staring at the untouched glass of iced tea. I knew of the bad karma between Yugi's grandpa and Seto; with the whole tearing of the fourth Blue Eyes White Dragon and such.
"Well know, are you all okay?" He asked.
We all nodded.
"Mr. Motou, so glad of you to join us!" My mom said as she entered the living room area.
The two grown-ups went near the television to talk about 'grown-up' issues. And I stress the quotes.
"Man. That has to be the weirdest thing I've ever experienced!" Mai said, breaking the silence.
"Even weirder than being in a Virtual Game?" Mokuba asked.
"Yup."
And soon, this topic erupted as a whole new one; in which I thankfully tuned out of.
// Justi, you there? //
Silence. Sigh. // Justi!!! HELLO?! //
\\ Yes Elaya? \\
// What took you so long? //
\\ I got lost. \\ Justi admitted. How could you get lost in your own mind? Wait...I did that once.
// Is she gone? Like, for good now? // I asked slowly. I was talking to someone who practically killed their own sister for goodness sakes! I shouldn't even be asking her this!
\\ Yes. The Pharaoh's Sword destroyed her evil; much to her arguments, evil does die---when the right technique is used. \\
// And what technique would that be? // I asked.
\\ A very powerful one. \\ Justi smiled. \\ The Sword allowed me to use Purifying Light. A technique Yami once showed me.....That type of attack can ultimately destroy anything and anyone that is evil. \\
// Why didn't you use it the first time? // I asked.
\\ With memories from the past comes a great outcome in the future. \\ I hate it when she gives me that whole 'meaning-within-a-phrase'
I think she felt that. \\ I could not remember it. Creating barriers to separate the Shadow Realm from your world is its true power. Evil Incineration is something I could use in a war. Like the one we just fought. \\
// So, Evil Incineration is more of a common attack? // I asked, trying to understand.
\\ Yes. \\
// Phew. If I didn't get that right, you would have lost me! // I laughed. A little too loudly. "Please don't stare at me. I don't like it when people stare at me!" I mimicked a line I heard from a movie that I don't remember the name of. Everyone smirked and turned back to a conversation that I didn't understand.
Something about a Virtual World and Joey battling zombies....meh...I mean, I care for them, but my headache wasn't getting any better.
"Mom? I'm gonna go to my room, okay? I have a headache. I need to lie down. You all can stay here if you want....I'm just gonna rest for ten minutes..." That was the end of that discussion. I stood up and walked to my room.
I flopped on the bed, relishing the feeling of pillows on my back compared to stones against wings. It was pretty cool being able to fly and kick some butt with some Pixie powers.
"Elaya?" A silent voice called from my doorway.
The light that came from the door showed that unique silhouette of hair. "Come on in Yug'"
He sat next to me on the bed. "You okay?"
Nodding, I sighed as well. "You don't think that Dieen's gone forever, do you?"
This time, he nodded.
\\ Elaya, I need to talk to Atem. \\ Came the voice from within my head.
"Yugi? Justi needs to speak with Yam--I mean Atem..." I stuttered, correctly myself.
"Oh. Okay." Suddenly with a flash of light from the Puzzle, Atem appeared. I did the same. Now, I was watching from the outside. Justi appeared and smiled at her past husband.
"How are you feeling Atemu?" She asked him.
"Why do you call me by that name?"
"Because that is what you were called, my Pharaoh." Justi explained silently. "Not everything that Dieen said was a lie. She was alive when you were young....And she liked to snoop around."
"I see. I am fine." Atem answered. "How can you be certain that Dieen is finally gone?"
"I am not certain. But I am not completely unsure either. I do know that the Sword purified her evil spirit and imploded it. I do know that her spirit is dead and gone. But I do not know if her mind lays awake elsewhere."
What?! Dieen doesn't have a mind! What is Justi talking about?! This is probably one of those 'meaning-within-a-phrase' things that I love so much...Stress the word 'love'
Atem's face remained motionless. "I don't understand."
"The power of the Sword is very mysterious. So I am not sure if anything else happened....I am not sure if she is in some, as Elaya would say, 'alternate universe'....or if she is still walking around......The powers of the Sword are still unknown....You told me that once." Justi said, looking up.
"I don't remember."
"I know you don't." Justi replied, somewhat hurt with her husbands memory loss. "But you do remember me, don't you?"
"Yes. And that is the most important of all." Atem leaned in for a kiss; a quick peck on the lips. Talk about cute!
Justi blushed. "There will be a time where your full memories will be restored. And that time is near."
Atem was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"It is said that the Pharaoh's memories and true power will be restored once all seven Millennium Items are returned. I am one of those Items, Atem. And I fully give myself to you. [1]"
What?! Justi is--is--is leaving me? But--!
\\ I'm sorry Elaya. \\ Came the comforting words. I didn't answer her. How could she? Didn't she value the time we had together AT ALL?! Like jeeze! Doesn't she care that she leaving me with half a soul now?
\\ Elaya, please try and understand-- \\
// Go to hell. // I couldn't help it; I shut her out and returned to my soul room. I could still hear her pleads through my defences.
Now I see why Seto never got close to anyone. They can easily break away and not care about you anymore.
"Elaya?" A small familiar voice came from outside my soul room door.
"Yugi? How did you--?"
"Magic..." He whispered. "What's wrong?"
"Justi's gonna go with Atem and leave me all alone." I replied, turning around with my back facing him.
"Elaya.....Without all seven Items, Yam--I mean Atemu will never receive any of his memories back....and without his memories, he can't save the world. And if he can't save the world, then evils will take over."
I brought my knees to my chest. "I don't care."
"Stop being so selfish!" Yugi yelled at me. "Atem and I will have to separate soon too! Once he gets back all his memories, he can't stay with me! You're not the only one Elaya! Wouldn't you rather have Justi being with her husband in their afterlife?! I'm sure Atem would! Sure you'll miss her, but Elaya! If the Items don't get back together, chaos from the Shadow Realm will never be sealed!"
Jesus.....I have been selfish....What's wrong with me? "I'm sorry Yugi. I never thought of it that way."
"I know that...If you did, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now." His voice steadied off into that unique innocent voice. "Atem will have to leave me too. Sure, I don't want that to happen....but it has too. It's all destiny. And if we're the ones to screw with it, who knows what'll happen.....Don't you see Elaya? If Atem doesn't get his memories back, he won't be able to seal the Shadows; the very forces out to destroy this world."
I walk towards him, sighing. "You're right."
"It's gonna take some adjusting, but it's for the better. I think Atem would rather rest in peace than live in a world of video electronics..."
I smiled at that. "Justi too. She still doesn't understand how a light switch works..."
"You coming with me?" Yugi asked.
"Yeah. I've got some apologies to make." Soon, I reappeared, in holographic form in the room.
// Sorry. //
This time, I didn't get an answer.
"Thank you Justi." Atem continued. "I am glad that I now have one more Item to add to my list."
"What others do you have?" Justi asked. I was wide-eyed looking on.
"The Rod and the Necklace. The Ring should not be too hard to get a hold of.....and if I get the Ring, I will also get the Eye. Then, the Key shall come from Shadi and we will all return to the afterlife." Atem explained.
Justi did not like the sound of the last couple of words. "I like being alive."
"I know."
"Then why do we have to go?"
"Because then evils will continue to roam the earth. Once I seal the power of the Shadows and the Game, no one can unlock it again. Except Yugi."
"I see." Justi did not seem too happy about that.
// Justi? //
\\ Yes? \\
// Wouldn't you rather NOT live in my world? I mean, wouldn't it be better in a place where you know what's going on? You'll meet up with your family again, the REAL Dieen this time and even Jounouchi! [2] You'll be with your husband forever and eternity, and isn't that what you want? To be with him? // Corny, I know. But true.
Silence. \\ Yes. I do wish to see Atem. \\ She smiled. "Atem?"
"Yes Justika?"
"When will the other Items be collected? I am ready to go. Ready to go back home."
"Soon."
She sighed. "Good. I want to go back together. I don't want to lose you again Atem."
Atem smiled.
Suddenly, I was back in my body and so was Yugi. "Yug'? What the heck happened?"
"I guess they were done talking." He shrugged. "So, you okay with this?"
I nodded. "I'm the one who persuaded her to go!" After some silence, I asked, "When exactly will this 'memory-regaining process' take place?"
"Well, as soon as I get my hands on the Ring and the Eye, my grandpa will go to Egypt with Professor Hopkins--"
"--who?" I interrupted.
"Hopkins. He was a friend of his. Their both archaeologists. Anyways, they'll go back there and find Shadi to get to the tomb of Atem. Then they'll complete the ritual." Yugi sighed. "I can't believe he's going."
"Well, are you going to go to the ritual thing?"
"Maybe. School permitting." He answered.
"Go during the summer time. Obviously!" I said the last word much like a ditz would. He smiled at me.
"Yeah. I do want to say good-bye to him afterall." Yugi looked down at his Puzzle and took it in his hands. "I'm gonna miss him."
"But the memories of you too saving the world and kicking ass will stay with ya for a lifetime. Much like the memories of us!" I smiled. "You just hafta....make the most of the time you got left with him."
"Yeah." Yugi nodded. "I'll do that."
Yugi left my room soon after and rejoined with the others outside. They all waved to me from the door--except Seto, he 'nodded'--and soon left. I'd never thought I'd say this, but I'm glad that I got lost in that pyramid. I'm glad I moved here. If I didn't, I wouldn't be doing half the things I'd be doing.....
Lying back on my bed, I sighed. This has been the best summer of my life. Other than the fact I almost got killed.....
Too bad it's gonna end soon.
I REALLY have to plan something with those guys......
*~*
[1] Do not get the wrong impression here.....She means like, she's ready to give up her spirit to help him recover his memories....I don't know about you, but it sounds like something you'd here in a XXX film.....0_o?
[2] Unsure spelling; It's just Joey in the past life. (I think) I've checked a million sites and they all spell it differently.
WOOHOO! Chapter 23 down and out for the count!
Well, that was a nice chappie.....Don't worry, there are two more in the wings. This story will be a tad bit shorter than TMS One; this one'll have only 25 chappies compared to 30. Less reading! I'll update ASAIPC! (As Soon As I Possibly Can)
PLEASE REVIEW!
