Sorry to say, this chapter does not tell what happens on the boat (that's the next chapter).  This ought to tick Sakurelle and MysticDreamer673 off ^_^ !

But no worries; all will be answered shortly.

            Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-gi-oh!

Chapter 13: The Watcher in the Shadows

            One of the dark figures that had been watching Yugi and his friends in the fog came to a large citadel on the water.  It was completely carved out of an extinct underwater volcano, and it rose several hundred feet above the sea.  The whole place was dark, except for a single candle lit in the highest window.  The figure immediately flew to the window with the flame in it.  As it landed on the sill, a sinister voice came from the shadows.

            "So, my pet," it cooed.  "What good news do you bring me?"

            The candlelight revealed the figure to be a raven.  It started speaking in a series of high-pitched whistles.

            "Mhmmm, I see," said the voice.  "Good."

But then the raven hesitated.

            "Well, what are you waiting for?" asked the voice irately.

            The bird hid its face in one of its wings, and peeked over it.

            "Go on!" demanded the voice.

            The raven slowly lifted its head, gave the rest of its report in a rush of low chirps, and breathed a sigh of relief as it finished.  Then it hid its face again, bracing itself for the outburst that was sure to follow.  The raven was not disappointed.

            "What do you mean, the old man was picked up by the coastguard?!" yelled the figure in the shadows.  It took a deep breath and composed itself.  "But the rest are still on the boat?"

The raven nodded nervously.

            "Do they have a radio?  A motor?  Well, hurry up!  I need to know the situation; one must always be completely informed about their enemies!"

The poor bird cowered under the voice's demanding tone.  It barely managed to squeak out answers, which seemed to pacify the figure.

"I see.  No radio, no motor.  And those kids have little idea how to manage a boat.  This could be easier than I thought."

The raven turned to go, eager to get out of the figure's presence.  It stopped as it heard the voice speak again, this time to itself.

"It wasn't necessary for the old man to drown, he just needed to be off the boat," said the voice, now completely calm.  "My Millennium Token has worked well with the fog.  Let's see how they deal with the storm I sent them!"

            The shadowed figure's triumphant laugh echoing through the citadel sent chills down the raven's spine.

            Stay tuned for next time, and the resolution of this particular cliffhanger!  I'll give you the name of the chapter, too:  It's called "Double Jeopardy!"