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Nika: Ah-ha!! (grabs mystery weapon) This is where my Mushy Mallet went!! (glares at Pegasus) What are you still doing here anyway? I thought I sent you to sing Anzu to sleep everynight!
Pegasus: Well, I did. But she died two minutes into the first chorus! The M.E. said both ear drums had simultaneouly burst and she had suffered a major brain anurism. I thought it was in my best interest to leave promptly. (looks confused) The most bizzar things have been happening ever since I cut that first album... People have been dying all over the world while listening to it. (eyes light up) Do you think there was something in the water!?
Nika: -_- No, I don't think there was anything in the water... And am I going to be stuck with you now??
Pegasus: Yep! ^__^ Once a bish makes it into the disclaimer, there's no stopping them!!
Nika: -_- ..........fine. Just don't sing...
Pegasus: Okay! "Welcome all my honored guests. To the ultimate duel with the best of the best..." (continues singing)
Nika: -_- He doesn't listen very well, does he? (pops in earplugs) Well, I guess you better go read the new chapter before your eardrums burst and your brain explodes!
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Angel Eyes
Chapter Four:
"Old Friends"
Pierce stared up into those gorgeous eyes, feeling herself beginning to get lost in their depths. They seemed so kind and warm, yet at the same time hard and unforgiving. Those eyes told her about this soul. A soul that had seen so much suffering and still managed to survive. A familiar soul. Familiar eyes. Familiar for a reason.
"Malik!" came Yuugi's frantic cry as he, Yami and Anzu came running. "Is she alright?"
Ignoring their questions, Malik stood and reached out a hand to her which she took without hesitation.
"Malik-chan!" she exclaimed, allowing him to pull her to her feet. The second she was standing she surprised everyone by throwing her arms around Malik and squealing like a little girl.
Malik just laughed and hugged her back. "It's nice to see you missed me."
Suddenly realizing what she was doing, she removed herself from him and blushed deeply. She coughed once, trying to regain her cool, and said blandly, "Well, yeah. I mean...yeah."
Yuugi, Yami, Anzu, Jou and Ryou all sported looks of complete shock and confusion.
*Now wait.* thought Ryou. *This girl just attacked my yami and managed to live. And she just hugged Malik. And managed to live. In fact, he seemed to like it! What's going on here?*
"What's going on here?" Anzu voiced.
"Yeah, do you two know each other or something?" Yuugi asked.
Pierce chuckled, still a bit embarrased about her previous behavior. "Yeah," she said. "Malik and I were sorta friends back in Egypt. I haven't seen him since I moved to Japan three years ago though."
Malik laughed again and said amusedly, "Then I suppose you didn't see me in the class?"
Once again, Pierce blushed. "Uh, yeah. heh-heh. I wasn't really paying attention."
"That's obvious." Malik replied and gestured to the chunk of metal that was currently sticking out of the ground where she had been standing.
"Oh my!" Pierce breathed. "That would have hurt."
"That's an understatement!" Anzu laughed.
"Hey, guys?" Yuugi offered. "Why don't we all talk more at my grandfather's game shop? They've dismissed school because of the fire, so we can leave now."
"That sounds nice." Ryou said. "But I'd better get home and tend to my yami. You know, keep him from poking his wounds and making them worse."
There was a collective forced laugh at that. Everyone who knew Bakura knew Ryou wasn't joking. The yami had a sick addiction to pain. In fact, he probably enjoyed every blow Pierce gave him.
"I would Yuugi" said Anzu, "But I think I'll go in early to work and see if I can get some extra money."
"Oh, okay" Yuugi replied. "Well, I guess we'll see you tomorrow at school...if there is school tomorrow."
Anzu laughed a bit and looked back at the building as she left. It looked like the flames were receeding and the firemen had it under control.
Yuugi turned to Pierce with a smile on his face. "So, you wanna come?" he asked sweetly.
Pierce looked between Yuugi, Yami and Jou, then looked to Malik. "Well, if your Malik's friends, then I guess so."
"They're not my friends." Malik said coldly. "And you shouldn't go."
"Malik!" Yuugi gasped, shocked by his words. "That's not nice!" Sure, it was true they weren't exactly friends. Malik had tried to kill them. They'd fought back. But he thought that was all in the past. Yuugi had tried to be nothing but kind to Malik ever since. He even convinced Yami to be civil to him. Mailk had barely acknowledged them even though. But it didn't seem to Yuugi that Malik still held the same hatred for them as he once did. So his sudden hostility didn't make sense. What could have brought it on?
Malik turned away, intent on leaving, but turned back when he felt a hand on his arm. Pierce stood looking at him with confusion evident in her eyes.
*I can't let her socialize with them.* Malik thought to himself. *I don't want her to get hurt again.* His gaze turned to Yami and his eyes narrowed in surpressed anger. *Especially the pharaoh. That canine, Jounouchi, might be alright. But she must stay away from the pharaoh!* His eyes softened when they met her cerulean ones again and a gentle smile found it's way onto his face. *I will keep her safe and happy. No matter what.*
Pierce couldn't understand. She knew Malik wasn't the kindest person in the world, but he had always been so protective of her. She knew his soul was good deep inside, so the only reason she could think of for his attitude was that he thought one of them would hurt her. Looking them over, she couldn't see how. Yuugi was so sweet and innocent, like Ryou. Another hikari. Jounouchi was a goof, but she could tell he would never hurt her. The boy wore his heart on his sleeve.
What about the other one? Amy asked from within.
What about him? Pierce questioned back.
Do you trust him not to hurt us?
I don't see why he would. He's little Yuugi's yami and I'm pretty sure he would never go against his hikari's wishes! Pierce shot back.
Take a good look at him and tell me what you feel, tenshi. Amy said surprisingly gentle.
Pierce couldn't help but go along. Looking at Yami, she relayed her feelings honestly. Taking a mental breath, she said, I feel...lost. Like I should know him. Like everyone should know him, but I just can't seem to place him. It's an odd sense of deja vu. Like with Jounouchi, but different. With him, I feel...I don't know. Respect, awe, like he commands attention. But also, slightly afraid. He makes me want to run. Not really from him, but from something to do with him. Why do I feel this way, Amunet? It was a rare occasion when Pierce would use Amy's real name. Whenever she did though, she always recived an equally rare honest answer.
She heard Amy sigh in response. I can't tell you, tenshi. Maybe someday I will, but for now you're just too young. You have your whole life ahead of you and I don't want to weigh it down with things better left in the broken stones of Kehmet. Just try to stay away from the dark one. And stay close to Malik. He can protect you from things I can't just yet.
Pierce was brought back to reality by Malik's gentle prodding voice. "Angel." he said softly. "Angel, what does she say?"
Malik was one of the few people that knew about Amy. In fact, Pierce couldn't remember a time when he didn't know. He was also the only person who could call her Angel and get away with it. When she had forbidden her family and friends from calling her by that ridiculously ill-suited nickname, he was the only one who defied her and persisted in calling her by it. Smiling, she could remember a particular incident when an older boy had made the mistake of calling her Angel, along with some rather nasty words, and then pulling her hair. It had taken all Malik's strength to pull her off the boy. That was another thing about Malik. He was the only one, other than her dearly departed grandmother, who could touch her without getting a violent reaction. (Which explains why she didn't attack him when he knocked her out of the way of the rocket-propelled steel)
She smilled sweetly at him and said, "She agrees with you. I shouldn't go." Then her trademark smirk returned and she said, "She also says I should go home and use my extra free time to finish unpacking!"
She walked a few steps before turning around to say, "Hey, Jounouchi! Be my guide tomorrow then?"
She winked playfully at him, causing a blush to spread across his cheeks. He managed to nod and she spun on her heels calling a farewell as she left.
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(A/N) Alright, I don't know who I'm pairing Pierce with! There's a choice between Yami Bakura, Jounouchi, Malik and Yami. But for her to be paired with Bakura, that would mean heartache for poor Ryou. And for her to be paired with Jounouchi would mean a major change in my plot. I think I could work in her with Yami, but that's the least likely pairing in my book. I started out with her paired with Malik. I wanted it to be secret, but here are the pairings I have planned so far. Bakura/Ryou, Yami/Yuugi, Malik/Pierce, Seto/Jounouchi, Honda/Anzu or Mai/Anzu. I'm also thinking of maybe adding in some Otogi/another OC or Otogi/Mai, depending on if I pair Mai with Anzu or not. So what do you think? Help me out here. Who should Pierce be paired with? Please tell me!! I need help!
Actually, the way it's going now it'll end up this way. Pierce paired lightly with Bakura in a playful sort of way (you'll see what I mean when they both get back to school) and her paired heavily with Malik.
Oh, one more thing. You can expect probably two chapters during the week and maybe one on the weekend. My internet time has been cut down through the week to 6pm to 6am because my mother's doctor might call. She'll be going in the hospital soon. And there's usually company I'm forced to socialize with on the weekend. That means I have more time to write, but less time to actually post it through the week. And less time to write but more time to post on the weekend.... Did that make sense?
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Thank you for reviewing!
Shichini Kiwi Kasa: hee-hee-hee I'm known for quickly advancing relationships, so you never know! But unlike some other authors, I try to give them reasons to love each other. Not like 'oh we just met and all but I love you for no reason!'. Kinda like how Pierce and Malik know each other from their time in Egypt. And she and Bakura have a lot in common. *coughexplosionsbloodmischiefmakingcough* And if you haven't guessed already, she and Jounouchi know each other from a "long time ago"! LOL And yes, Jounouchi is a pathetic weakling compared to the silver haired dark god that is Yami Bakura! ^__^ No offense to Jounouchi-kun! I just think Bakura would use him to wipe his blood off the floor! Sorry Jounouchi-kun!
Jounouchi: Hmph! *mumbles*
lilhillbillie: GOMEN NASAI!!! I'm sooo sorry!! I was going to tell you! I promise! I just don't want to force my friends to read my fics just so I can get reviews!! And hey! Who said she has a Sennen Item!? (eyes dart back and forth shiftily) I don't remember saying that! "Pegasus!!" (looks around for said bishounen) Who says she has to have a Sennen Item to have a yami!? O_O Oops! No! I mean, she doesn't have a Sennen Item OR a yami!! Yeah, that's it! And yes, I am going to finish my InuYasha fics. They've just been put on a back burner. I suppose I could post what I've got of "Unleashed", but I don't consider it enough to constitute a chapter. Hey! I've got eleven fics in the works! I can't post chapters for all of them all the time! And Jodea's plotbunnies have multiplied beyond her control and have taken over my house! They're forcing my bishys out!!! O_O Not to mention forcing me to start new fics when I know I should be working on my old ones!
Chibi Key: First I have to say that anything with the word "chibi" in the name is instantly glompable. Next, YAY!!! (glomps Chibi Key) You hope for Malik!? Me too!! I mean, I don't HOPE for Malik! I KNOW how it's going to turn out! *cough* No, really! -_- ......Okay I don't!! *sigh* Thank you for reviewing though. I take it you're a Malik fan? ^__^
Nika: Ah-ha!! (grabs mystery weapon) This is where my Mushy Mallet went!! (glares at Pegasus) What are you still doing here anyway? I thought I sent you to sing Anzu to sleep everynight!
Pegasus: Well, I did. But she died two minutes into the first chorus! The M.E. said both ear drums had simultaneouly burst and she had suffered a major brain anurism. I thought it was in my best interest to leave promptly. (looks confused) The most bizzar things have been happening ever since I cut that first album... People have been dying all over the world while listening to it. (eyes light up) Do you think there was something in the water!?
Nika: -_- No, I don't think there was anything in the water... And am I going to be stuck with you now??
Pegasus: Yep! ^__^ Once a bish makes it into the disclaimer, there's no stopping them!!
Nika: -_- ..........fine. Just don't sing...
Pegasus: Okay! "Welcome all my honored guests. To the ultimate duel with the best of the best..." (continues singing)
Nika: -_- He doesn't listen very well, does he? (pops in earplugs) Well, I guess you better go read the new chapter before your eardrums burst and your brain explodes!
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Angel Eyes
Chapter Four:
"Old Friends"
Pierce stared up into those gorgeous eyes, feeling herself beginning to get lost in their depths. They seemed so kind and warm, yet at the same time hard and unforgiving. Those eyes told her about this soul. A soul that had seen so much suffering and still managed to survive. A familiar soul. Familiar eyes. Familiar for a reason.
"Malik!" came Yuugi's frantic cry as he, Yami and Anzu came running. "Is she alright?"
Ignoring their questions, Malik stood and reached out a hand to her which she took without hesitation.
"Malik-chan!" she exclaimed, allowing him to pull her to her feet. The second she was standing she surprised everyone by throwing her arms around Malik and squealing like a little girl.
Malik just laughed and hugged her back. "It's nice to see you missed me."
Suddenly realizing what she was doing, she removed herself from him and blushed deeply. She coughed once, trying to regain her cool, and said blandly, "Well, yeah. I mean...yeah."
Yuugi, Yami, Anzu, Jou and Ryou all sported looks of complete shock and confusion.
*Now wait.* thought Ryou. *This girl just attacked my yami and managed to live. And she just hugged Malik. And managed to live. In fact, he seemed to like it! What's going on here?*
"What's going on here?" Anzu voiced.
"Yeah, do you two know each other or something?" Yuugi asked.
Pierce chuckled, still a bit embarrased about her previous behavior. "Yeah," she said. "Malik and I were sorta friends back in Egypt. I haven't seen him since I moved to Japan three years ago though."
Malik laughed again and said amusedly, "Then I suppose you didn't see me in the class?"
Once again, Pierce blushed. "Uh, yeah. heh-heh. I wasn't really paying attention."
"That's obvious." Malik replied and gestured to the chunk of metal that was currently sticking out of the ground where she had been standing.
"Oh my!" Pierce breathed. "That would have hurt."
"That's an understatement!" Anzu laughed.
"Hey, guys?" Yuugi offered. "Why don't we all talk more at my grandfather's game shop? They've dismissed school because of the fire, so we can leave now."
"That sounds nice." Ryou said. "But I'd better get home and tend to my yami. You know, keep him from poking his wounds and making them worse."
There was a collective forced laugh at that. Everyone who knew Bakura knew Ryou wasn't joking. The yami had a sick addiction to pain. In fact, he probably enjoyed every blow Pierce gave him.
"I would Yuugi" said Anzu, "But I think I'll go in early to work and see if I can get some extra money."
"Oh, okay" Yuugi replied. "Well, I guess we'll see you tomorrow at school...if there is school tomorrow."
Anzu laughed a bit and looked back at the building as she left. It looked like the flames were receeding and the firemen had it under control.
Yuugi turned to Pierce with a smile on his face. "So, you wanna come?" he asked sweetly.
Pierce looked between Yuugi, Yami and Jou, then looked to Malik. "Well, if your Malik's friends, then I guess so."
"They're not my friends." Malik said coldly. "And you shouldn't go."
"Malik!" Yuugi gasped, shocked by his words. "That's not nice!" Sure, it was true they weren't exactly friends. Malik had tried to kill them. They'd fought back. But he thought that was all in the past. Yuugi had tried to be nothing but kind to Malik ever since. He even convinced Yami to be civil to him. Mailk had barely acknowledged them even though. But it didn't seem to Yuugi that Malik still held the same hatred for them as he once did. So his sudden hostility didn't make sense. What could have brought it on?
Malik turned away, intent on leaving, but turned back when he felt a hand on his arm. Pierce stood looking at him with confusion evident in her eyes.
*I can't let her socialize with them.* Malik thought to himself. *I don't want her to get hurt again.* His gaze turned to Yami and his eyes narrowed in surpressed anger. *Especially the pharaoh. That canine, Jounouchi, might be alright. But she must stay away from the pharaoh!* His eyes softened when they met her cerulean ones again and a gentle smile found it's way onto his face. *I will keep her safe and happy. No matter what.*
Pierce couldn't understand. She knew Malik wasn't the kindest person in the world, but he had always been so protective of her. She knew his soul was good deep inside, so the only reason she could think of for his attitude was that he thought one of them would hurt her. Looking them over, she couldn't see how. Yuugi was so sweet and innocent, like Ryou. Another hikari. Jounouchi was a goof, but she could tell he would never hurt her. The boy wore his heart on his sleeve.
What about the other one? Amy asked from within.
What about him? Pierce questioned back.
Do you trust him not to hurt us?
I don't see why he would. He's little Yuugi's yami and I'm pretty sure he would never go against his hikari's wishes! Pierce shot back.
Take a good look at him and tell me what you feel, tenshi. Amy said surprisingly gentle.
Pierce couldn't help but go along. Looking at Yami, she relayed her feelings honestly. Taking a mental breath, she said, I feel...lost. Like I should know him. Like everyone should know him, but I just can't seem to place him. It's an odd sense of deja vu. Like with Jounouchi, but different. With him, I feel...I don't know. Respect, awe, like he commands attention. But also, slightly afraid. He makes me want to run. Not really from him, but from something to do with him. Why do I feel this way, Amunet? It was a rare occasion when Pierce would use Amy's real name. Whenever she did though, she always recived an equally rare honest answer.
She heard Amy sigh in response. I can't tell you, tenshi. Maybe someday I will, but for now you're just too young. You have your whole life ahead of you and I don't want to weigh it down with things better left in the broken stones of Kehmet. Just try to stay away from the dark one. And stay close to Malik. He can protect you from things I can't just yet.
Pierce was brought back to reality by Malik's gentle prodding voice. "Angel." he said softly. "Angel, what does she say?"
Malik was one of the few people that knew about Amy. In fact, Pierce couldn't remember a time when he didn't know. He was also the only person who could call her Angel and get away with it. When she had forbidden her family and friends from calling her by that ridiculously ill-suited nickname, he was the only one who defied her and persisted in calling her by it. Smiling, she could remember a particular incident when an older boy had made the mistake of calling her Angel, along with some rather nasty words, and then pulling her hair. It had taken all Malik's strength to pull her off the boy. That was another thing about Malik. He was the only one, other than her dearly departed grandmother, who could touch her without getting a violent reaction. (Which explains why she didn't attack him when he knocked her out of the way of the rocket-propelled steel)
She smilled sweetly at him and said, "She agrees with you. I shouldn't go." Then her trademark smirk returned and she said, "She also says I should go home and use my extra free time to finish unpacking!"
She walked a few steps before turning around to say, "Hey, Jounouchi! Be my guide tomorrow then?"
She winked playfully at him, causing a blush to spread across his cheeks. He managed to nod and she spun on her heels calling a farewell as she left.
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(A/N) Alright, I don't know who I'm pairing Pierce with! There's a choice between Yami Bakura, Jounouchi, Malik and Yami. But for her to be paired with Bakura, that would mean heartache for poor Ryou. And for her to be paired with Jounouchi would mean a major change in my plot. I think I could work in her with Yami, but that's the least likely pairing in my book. I started out with her paired with Malik. I wanted it to be secret, but here are the pairings I have planned so far. Bakura/Ryou, Yami/Yuugi, Malik/Pierce, Seto/Jounouchi, Honda/Anzu or Mai/Anzu. I'm also thinking of maybe adding in some Otogi/another OC or Otogi/Mai, depending on if I pair Mai with Anzu or not. So what do you think? Help me out here. Who should Pierce be paired with? Please tell me!! I need help!
Actually, the way it's going now it'll end up this way. Pierce paired lightly with Bakura in a playful sort of way (you'll see what I mean when they both get back to school) and her paired heavily with Malik.
Oh, one more thing. You can expect probably two chapters during the week and maybe one on the weekend. My internet time has been cut down through the week to 6pm to 6am because my mother's doctor might call. She'll be going in the hospital soon. And there's usually company I'm forced to socialize with on the weekend. That means I have more time to write, but less time to actually post it through the week. And less time to write but more time to post on the weekend.... Did that make sense?
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Thank you for reviewing!
Shichini Kiwi Kasa: hee-hee-hee I'm known for quickly advancing relationships, so you never know! But unlike some other authors, I try to give them reasons to love each other. Not like 'oh we just met and all but I love you for no reason!'. Kinda like how Pierce and Malik know each other from their time in Egypt. And she and Bakura have a lot in common. *coughexplosionsbloodmischiefmakingcough* And if you haven't guessed already, she and Jounouchi know each other from a "long time ago"! LOL And yes, Jounouchi is a pathetic weakling compared to the silver haired dark god that is Yami Bakura! ^__^ No offense to Jounouchi-kun! I just think Bakura would use him to wipe his blood off the floor! Sorry Jounouchi-kun!
Jounouchi: Hmph! *mumbles*
lilhillbillie: GOMEN NASAI!!! I'm sooo sorry!! I was going to tell you! I promise! I just don't want to force my friends to read my fics just so I can get reviews!! And hey! Who said she has a Sennen Item!? (eyes dart back and forth shiftily) I don't remember saying that! "Pegasus!!" (looks around for said bishounen) Who says she has to have a Sennen Item to have a yami!? O_O Oops! No! I mean, she doesn't have a Sennen Item OR a yami!! Yeah, that's it! And yes, I am going to finish my InuYasha fics. They've just been put on a back burner. I suppose I could post what I've got of "Unleashed", but I don't consider it enough to constitute a chapter. Hey! I've got eleven fics in the works! I can't post chapters for all of them all the time! And Jodea's plotbunnies have multiplied beyond her control and have taken over my house! They're forcing my bishys out!!! O_O Not to mention forcing me to start new fics when I know I should be working on my old ones!
Chibi Key: First I have to say that anything with the word "chibi" in the name is instantly glompable. Next, YAY!!! (glomps Chibi Key) You hope for Malik!? Me too!! I mean, I don't HOPE for Malik! I KNOW how it's going to turn out! *cough* No, really! -_- ......Okay I don't!! *sigh* Thank you for reviewing though. I take it you're a Malik fan? ^__^