A/N- I'm really sorry guys! I meant to update last weekend and you would
think I would have been able to since we had a 4 and ½ day weekend, but my
AH Eng teacher decided to give me 8 essays to do and it took me the whole
weekend to get them all done. I've got 2 to do this weekend, but I think I
can get those done since only one of them is do on Mon. so here I am! I
hope you enjoy it.
I'd like to say thank you, of course, to all of you that are reading this and an extra bonus thanx to everyone that reviews! ^_^
Bunnychu: Oh, cool! I would have gone with you! That sounds like fun! I love retreats! I'm so happy about it too! God luv's u as well! Thanks for everything! That single phrase from you really lifts my spirits every time I hear it. I'm working on a new fic called The Life of Jesus and I'm planning on, obviously, writing about everything I know happens in Jesus' life, the Bible version only with as much detail as I can muster in it! I'm hoping it will be good, so could you pray that maybe *someone, somewhere* would be touched by it? I'd really appreciate it!
Nightlight5: Ooo! That sounds like fun! I hope you had a great time at the tourny! I hope you won! Here it is! ^_^
hobbit13: Nope, Joel and Molly are just OC's that I came up with off the top of my head...sorta. Joel is a character in one of my other stories, non fanfic, and I really liked the name so I used it. Molly is from Molly Weasley from Harry Potter I was going to make her real Mollyish except that the old lady down by the river had already taken that character so I just tweaked it a bit. Who did you have in mind? Zelda maybe? Yeah, I know...I must say though this definitely isn't my best story to date, but then again that's because I've learned a lot since I wrote this, of course I add more descript to it, but that's not exactly enough. Hey! Lay off the merchandise! Yugi's mine!! Lol!
Sword Master Jeff: I'm glad you liked it so much! Oh, yeah. You get to find out about the puzzle this chappie so don't worry! I'm sorry for still not R&R your stories completely...I'm such a procrastinator...-_-U I should be able to review some time in this century I hope...
LilKay13: Woah! You've got one long review! ^_^! You remind me of my best friend Melissa! She says stuff like that! HAHAHAHA!! And it always makes me laugh! REALLY!?! -^_^- I'm your favorite author! I'm so happy!! You're so niceful!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Nice!! HAHAHAA!
LadyDeathStrike: I'm guessing you want more? ^_^ Here it is!
Subieko: Actually, Yugi isn't invincible he's just a cat...9 lives!! ^_^U Ok, that was bad, sorry. HEHEHEHEHE!!! Don't worry, he gets the puzzle done this time! You'll find out about that this chap. Well, hopefully I'll think of something. I did get 1 idea 4 ROD but it left me...about the same time as my muse...
Hazel-Beka: Oh, so only the BORING ones aren't corny...-_-U I give up...j/k. I wish I knew where to get it, then I could get one 2! I seriously like it 2, but I don't think they make ne of those...they could, but they don't...HAHAHA!!! Yeah, and then when you ask everyone knows what you're gonna do...unless you asked when you first got to that person's house and then...ok, I'm rambling...I'll shut up now...Well, c-ya!
Una: Hey! Long time no talk to! School giving you trouble? Ugh! That's not good, that's why I'm not doing the seq now...or actually that's only a small part of the reason, but yeah...I'm glad you liked it! Hehe! Yeah, I played Zelda...what do you mean Joel is a chain? I don't get it...Yeah, seriously. I'd hate to stay in the palace, sitting there, studying all day...I'd definitely sneak out 2! We'd sneak out together! ^_^...Yeah...*dreamy sigh* I want to be a super hero that goes to another, has magic powers, and saves ppl...oh well, guess I'll have to settle for writing it instead...Yeah, I like the outfits 2!
Sorceress Vanessa: I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, I'm glad you were finally able to get onto it...that must have been annoying...it always is for me! Yeah, I know! I love Yugi-chan to DEATH, literally as you can see! Lol! Sorry, bad pun. Thanks! Here it is! ^_^
Mech-Gryphon259: Ahh...*flinches* those mother things can be real trouble some times...I don't blame you for being quick. Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Nicky: Look what you've got me doing now! I'm starting to write "..." all the time now because of you! You do that N the notes we write and I've started doing it back! Now I'm doing it N all the review responses! This is all your fault!...(oh, not again!) lol...well, it's not exactly like I hurried to update either is it? *snort* thanx 4 the sponge...Nope, no school...Oh, btw...We have a sub N span on mon 2. It's the same "kool lady."
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Chapter 28
Yugi and Sitara left Joel and Molly's house in the midmorning, intent on making it to the palace by nightfall to hopefully defeat Marik and retrieve Sitara's sister Inara. Yugi followed a little behind Sitara as she began walking down the street in the direction Molly had specified. Neither teen felt much like talking so Yugi took the time to look around the quaint town they found themselves in.
Everything was quiet in the morning; nobody was stirring outside of their houses, they were all inside still, struggling to climb out of the pit of unconsciousness as they dreamt. A light breeze gave a continual comforting caress, blowing Sitara's hair sideways so that some of it drifted into her face. The sun was already halfway up, casting shallow shadows about the village from the small houses onto the streets.
As they neared the town's main gate, Sitara and Yugi both spotted two shapes standing just outside the opening. They were shadowed which prevented the two teenagers from seeing them properly, but it seemed as if the other figures were waiting on something...
'Who would be waiting this early in the morning?' Yugi wondered to himself as they drew near...and then the forms were revealed.
It was Sauda and Allayna; it seemed that after they made it across the bridge and had seen Sitara and Yugi fall into the water they had followed their masters all the way to the village as best they could and had been waiting for them to continue their journey.
Yugi stopped and stared at the horses as soon as he realized what they were. His eyes were wide and his mouth was hanging open in shock, Sitara was smirking at his expression and asked, "Impressed?"
"Y-yes," Yugi stuttered, getting over the initial shock. "Wow, your horses are REALLY smart! I-I don't believe this! This is amazing!"
Sitara chuckled and said, "You're right. Well, enough standing around here, we've got a job to do, Yugi."
Yugi was quickly snapped back into reality with the seriousness of the situation and he followed Sitara's example by climbing onto Sauda's back. The couple quickly rode off towards the horizon.
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(a/n- I'm sleepy...just thought you all would like to know.)
By noon Sitara and Yugi had made it more than halfway to the palace, with more than ample time to cover the rest of the distance before nightfall they decided to take a break for lunch. Sitara and Yugi finished quickly and rested for a while. Sitara seemed to be deep in thought or preparation for what was to come, sitting on the ground so Yugi decided to take out the puzzle pieces he had been given to see if he could solve their mystery. Yugi took the half completed puzzle out of a bag attached to his belt and then drew out the other pieces and began putting them together.
CLICK
CLICK
CLICK
The pieces fit together smoothly and easily. This was much easier than the Millennium Puzzle, but then again, Yugi had always been good at puzzles. (a/n- ok that didn't sound right, but I don't know how else to phrase it...) He had only bee working on it for an hour before all the pieces had finally come together to form a box. There were no markings on it, excluding the cracks from the edges of the parts it was made of.
The lid was held in place by a single hinge, which allowed it to open and close. The box looked valueless except that it was made completely of gold.
"Hey, Sitara!"
She jerked, pulling herself to consciousness, and turned to look at Yugi. She saw the box in his hands and her mouth fell open. She walked over to him, bending over him to inspect the object more closely. "Is that what those puzzle pieces created, Yugi?"
"Yeah but still, I thought the Enhancer would be a necklace."
"It is--open the box," she told him eagerly, her eyes shining. He carefully pulled back the lid and the inside glowed with an intense light. Yugi opened it all the way to reveal...a necklace. It was a silver crescent moon shaped pendant with the two ends connected to a diamond that represented a star. Then that star was connected to a silver rope-chain.
Sitara reached in and delicately brought it out, holding it up for Yugi to see. "Wow!" her eyes glittered with excitement. Once she got a hold of herself again, she said, "This belongs to you." Then she unfastened the clasp and put it around his neck. It glittered in the sunlight as Yugi looked down to examine the magnificent piece of jewelry.
The sight of the Enhancer seemed to enhance Sitara's resolve and so the pair decided to head off for the palace again, courage mounting. (a/n- bad pun I know)
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It was nightfall by the time Yugi and Sitara came onto the palace grounds. Sauda and Allayna stayed outside the gates while Yugi and the princess crept through the shadows to the palace entrance. Using a rope and a carabineer (sp?), that was tied to the end, Sitara climbed to the top of the outside wall and was able to help Yugi up then Yugi slide down the rope on the other side. Once he was down, Sitara unhooked the carabineer and let herself down over the wall, holding on by her fingers then dropped down.
"Marik-controlled" guards that served Sitara's father were patrolling the grounds. The two teens slunk through the darkest areas and made it to a wall of the palace near the main entrance. They pressed themselves flat against it and "cliff-side walked" over to where they could see the guards protecting the opening into the Great Hall.
"We won't be able to make it that way," Sitara whispered into the darkness, "not if we're trying to be stealthy anyways." She looked up above them at the looming structure they were hiding against. Yugi followed her gaze and saw a balcony above them. Sitara looked around, making sure the coast was clear, then she swung the rope like she was trying to lasso something and threw it.
The carabineer (a/n- I don't even know if that's the right word, but I think you guys know what I'm talking about right?) caught on something and held Sitara's weight when she tried to hang from it. She had Yugi climb up first while she looked around to make sure everyone was still unaware of their presence. After one final glance around, Sitara climbed up herself.
Upon reaching the top, Sitara drew up the rope and whispered to Yugi, "My room!" It was decorated with dragons and other fantasy creatures. Her sheets were black with light aqua pillows. This room was huge compared to Yugi's room and he was awestruck to look around at it. Sitara left the rope in her closet and they proceeded out the door and through the hallway.
"We'll check in the throne room first. Marik might be there, now."
She led him through intricately woven hallways expertly. Yugi knew *he* would get lost if he tried to go through the long, twisting corridors by himself so he stayed close by Sitara's side. After several confusing turnarounds, many staircases, and much hiding, dodging, and running from guards, they finally made it to the throne room. Sitara pushed open one of the doors, that led in by the side, a slight crack, only to find the "room of meetings" empty.
That's when they heard it, a high, cold, cruel laughter coming from right behind them.
"MARIK!"
A/N- Ok, this is supposedly in italics so when you review would you kindly tell me if you are able to see the italics when I put it up on FF.N? I'd really appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and please leave a review. Let me know if you update cuz I'm very behind on my R&Ring.
SEQUEL NEWS: Ok, there is only one chapter left after this and I'm hoping you enjoy it. I also know that I've been going on and on about a sequel and I'm sure I would have most everyone's support to keep working on it, but it seems that someone has eaten my sequel making muse and I can't find a replacement. I'm not going to be able to make the sequel to this story and I'm trying really hard for ROD III, but...obviously I'm out of ideas. I guess you could say I just have to move on to bigger and better projects. I've got ideas for approximately seven more stories so if you want to check those out when I get them up...whenever that is. I just can't work on this story anymore I guess...some of you other writers know exactly what I mean by this, I think. Well, that's all I have to say. I'm sorry.
I'd like to say thank you, of course, to all of you that are reading this and an extra bonus thanx to everyone that reviews! ^_^
Bunnychu: Oh, cool! I would have gone with you! That sounds like fun! I love retreats! I'm so happy about it too! God luv's u as well! Thanks for everything! That single phrase from you really lifts my spirits every time I hear it. I'm working on a new fic called The Life of Jesus and I'm planning on, obviously, writing about everything I know happens in Jesus' life, the Bible version only with as much detail as I can muster in it! I'm hoping it will be good, so could you pray that maybe *someone, somewhere* would be touched by it? I'd really appreciate it!
Nightlight5: Ooo! That sounds like fun! I hope you had a great time at the tourny! I hope you won! Here it is! ^_^
hobbit13: Nope, Joel and Molly are just OC's that I came up with off the top of my head...sorta. Joel is a character in one of my other stories, non fanfic, and I really liked the name so I used it. Molly is from Molly Weasley from Harry Potter I was going to make her real Mollyish except that the old lady down by the river had already taken that character so I just tweaked it a bit. Who did you have in mind? Zelda maybe? Yeah, I know...I must say though this definitely isn't my best story to date, but then again that's because I've learned a lot since I wrote this, of course I add more descript to it, but that's not exactly enough. Hey! Lay off the merchandise! Yugi's mine!! Lol!
Sword Master Jeff: I'm glad you liked it so much! Oh, yeah. You get to find out about the puzzle this chappie so don't worry! I'm sorry for still not R&R your stories completely...I'm such a procrastinator...-_-U I should be able to review some time in this century I hope...
LilKay13: Woah! You've got one long review! ^_^! You remind me of my best friend Melissa! She says stuff like that! HAHAHAHA!! And it always makes me laugh! REALLY!?! -^_^- I'm your favorite author! I'm so happy!! You're so niceful!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Nice!! HAHAHAA!
LadyDeathStrike: I'm guessing you want more? ^_^ Here it is!
Subieko: Actually, Yugi isn't invincible he's just a cat...9 lives!! ^_^U Ok, that was bad, sorry. HEHEHEHEHE!!! Don't worry, he gets the puzzle done this time! You'll find out about that this chap. Well, hopefully I'll think of something. I did get 1 idea 4 ROD but it left me...about the same time as my muse...
Hazel-Beka: Oh, so only the BORING ones aren't corny...-_-U I give up...j/k. I wish I knew where to get it, then I could get one 2! I seriously like it 2, but I don't think they make ne of those...they could, but they don't...HAHAHA!!! Yeah, and then when you ask everyone knows what you're gonna do...unless you asked when you first got to that person's house and then...ok, I'm rambling...I'll shut up now...Well, c-ya!
Una: Hey! Long time no talk to! School giving you trouble? Ugh! That's not good, that's why I'm not doing the seq now...or actually that's only a small part of the reason, but yeah...I'm glad you liked it! Hehe! Yeah, I played Zelda...what do you mean Joel is a chain? I don't get it...Yeah, seriously. I'd hate to stay in the palace, sitting there, studying all day...I'd definitely sneak out 2! We'd sneak out together! ^_^...Yeah...*dreamy sigh* I want to be a super hero that goes to another, has magic powers, and saves ppl...oh well, guess I'll have to settle for writing it instead...Yeah, I like the outfits 2!
Sorceress Vanessa: I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, I'm glad you were finally able to get onto it...that must have been annoying...it always is for me! Yeah, I know! I love Yugi-chan to DEATH, literally as you can see! Lol! Sorry, bad pun. Thanks! Here it is! ^_^
Mech-Gryphon259: Ahh...*flinches* those mother things can be real trouble some times...I don't blame you for being quick. Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Nicky: Look what you've got me doing now! I'm starting to write "..." all the time now because of you! You do that N the notes we write and I've started doing it back! Now I'm doing it N all the review responses! This is all your fault!...(oh, not again!) lol...well, it's not exactly like I hurried to update either is it? *snort* thanx 4 the sponge...Nope, no school...Oh, btw...We have a sub N span on mon 2. It's the same "kool lady."
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Chapter 28
Yugi and Sitara left Joel and Molly's house in the midmorning, intent on making it to the palace by nightfall to hopefully defeat Marik and retrieve Sitara's sister Inara. Yugi followed a little behind Sitara as she began walking down the street in the direction Molly had specified. Neither teen felt much like talking so Yugi took the time to look around the quaint town they found themselves in.
Everything was quiet in the morning; nobody was stirring outside of their houses, they were all inside still, struggling to climb out of the pit of unconsciousness as they dreamt. A light breeze gave a continual comforting caress, blowing Sitara's hair sideways so that some of it drifted into her face. The sun was already halfway up, casting shallow shadows about the village from the small houses onto the streets.
As they neared the town's main gate, Sitara and Yugi both spotted two shapes standing just outside the opening. They were shadowed which prevented the two teenagers from seeing them properly, but it seemed as if the other figures were waiting on something...
'Who would be waiting this early in the morning?' Yugi wondered to himself as they drew near...and then the forms were revealed.
It was Sauda and Allayna; it seemed that after they made it across the bridge and had seen Sitara and Yugi fall into the water they had followed their masters all the way to the village as best they could and had been waiting for them to continue their journey.
Yugi stopped and stared at the horses as soon as he realized what they were. His eyes were wide and his mouth was hanging open in shock, Sitara was smirking at his expression and asked, "Impressed?"
"Y-yes," Yugi stuttered, getting over the initial shock. "Wow, your horses are REALLY smart! I-I don't believe this! This is amazing!"
Sitara chuckled and said, "You're right. Well, enough standing around here, we've got a job to do, Yugi."
Yugi was quickly snapped back into reality with the seriousness of the situation and he followed Sitara's example by climbing onto Sauda's back. The couple quickly rode off towards the horizon.
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(a/n- I'm sleepy...just thought you all would like to know.)
By noon Sitara and Yugi had made it more than halfway to the palace, with more than ample time to cover the rest of the distance before nightfall they decided to take a break for lunch. Sitara and Yugi finished quickly and rested for a while. Sitara seemed to be deep in thought or preparation for what was to come, sitting on the ground so Yugi decided to take out the puzzle pieces he had been given to see if he could solve their mystery. Yugi took the half completed puzzle out of a bag attached to his belt and then drew out the other pieces and began putting them together.
CLICK
CLICK
CLICK
The pieces fit together smoothly and easily. This was much easier than the Millennium Puzzle, but then again, Yugi had always been good at puzzles. (a/n- ok that didn't sound right, but I don't know how else to phrase it...) He had only bee working on it for an hour before all the pieces had finally come together to form a box. There were no markings on it, excluding the cracks from the edges of the parts it was made of.
The lid was held in place by a single hinge, which allowed it to open and close. The box looked valueless except that it was made completely of gold.
"Hey, Sitara!"
She jerked, pulling herself to consciousness, and turned to look at Yugi. She saw the box in his hands and her mouth fell open. She walked over to him, bending over him to inspect the object more closely. "Is that what those puzzle pieces created, Yugi?"
"Yeah but still, I thought the Enhancer would be a necklace."
"It is--open the box," she told him eagerly, her eyes shining. He carefully pulled back the lid and the inside glowed with an intense light. Yugi opened it all the way to reveal...a necklace. It was a silver crescent moon shaped pendant with the two ends connected to a diamond that represented a star. Then that star was connected to a silver rope-chain.
Sitara reached in and delicately brought it out, holding it up for Yugi to see. "Wow!" her eyes glittered with excitement. Once she got a hold of herself again, she said, "This belongs to you." Then she unfastened the clasp and put it around his neck. It glittered in the sunlight as Yugi looked down to examine the magnificent piece of jewelry.
The sight of the Enhancer seemed to enhance Sitara's resolve and so the pair decided to head off for the palace again, courage mounting. (a/n- bad pun I know)
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It was nightfall by the time Yugi and Sitara came onto the palace grounds. Sauda and Allayna stayed outside the gates while Yugi and the princess crept through the shadows to the palace entrance. Using a rope and a carabineer (sp?), that was tied to the end, Sitara climbed to the top of the outside wall and was able to help Yugi up then Yugi slide down the rope on the other side. Once he was down, Sitara unhooked the carabineer and let herself down over the wall, holding on by her fingers then dropped down.
"Marik-controlled" guards that served Sitara's father were patrolling the grounds. The two teens slunk through the darkest areas and made it to a wall of the palace near the main entrance. They pressed themselves flat against it and "cliff-side walked" over to where they could see the guards protecting the opening into the Great Hall.
"We won't be able to make it that way," Sitara whispered into the darkness, "not if we're trying to be stealthy anyways." She looked up above them at the looming structure they were hiding against. Yugi followed her gaze and saw a balcony above them. Sitara looked around, making sure the coast was clear, then she swung the rope like she was trying to lasso something and threw it.
The carabineer (a/n- I don't even know if that's the right word, but I think you guys know what I'm talking about right?) caught on something and held Sitara's weight when she tried to hang from it. She had Yugi climb up first while she looked around to make sure everyone was still unaware of their presence. After one final glance around, Sitara climbed up herself.
Upon reaching the top, Sitara drew up the rope and whispered to Yugi, "My room!" It was decorated with dragons and other fantasy creatures. Her sheets were black with light aqua pillows. This room was huge compared to Yugi's room and he was awestruck to look around at it. Sitara left the rope in her closet and they proceeded out the door and through the hallway.
"We'll check in the throne room first. Marik might be there, now."
She led him through intricately woven hallways expertly. Yugi knew *he* would get lost if he tried to go through the long, twisting corridors by himself so he stayed close by Sitara's side. After several confusing turnarounds, many staircases, and much hiding, dodging, and running from guards, they finally made it to the throne room. Sitara pushed open one of the doors, that led in by the side, a slight crack, only to find the "room of meetings" empty.
That's when they heard it, a high, cold, cruel laughter coming from right behind them.
"MARIK!"
A/N- Ok, this is supposedly in italics so when you review would you kindly tell me if you are able to see the italics when I put it up on FF.N? I'd really appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and please leave a review. Let me know if you update cuz I'm very behind on my R&Ring.
SEQUEL NEWS: Ok, there is only one chapter left after this and I'm hoping you enjoy it. I also know that I've been going on and on about a sequel and I'm sure I would have most everyone's support to keep working on it, but it seems that someone has eaten my sequel making muse and I can't find a replacement. I'm not going to be able to make the sequel to this story and I'm trying really hard for ROD III, but...obviously I'm out of ideas. I guess you could say I just have to move on to bigger and better projects. I've got ideas for approximately seven more stories so if you want to check those out when I get them up...whenever that is. I just can't work on this story anymore I guess...some of you other writers know exactly what I mean by this, I think. Well, that's all I have to say. I'm sorry.