Tammi: I wonder why sometimes… Why does the rain make people cry, Why do you always lie? When things are hard, you hesitate when you charge. Do you know anything, Was I more than just a fling? You must know the answer; I don't understand why your words are slurred…
Sorry, a poem I'm writing… Anyway, on with the next chapter!
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Sometimes
Chapter 12 – The Hidden Truths
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Ryou finally stopped the car, but by this time, Ailee had fallen asleep. He frowned, 'Great now I have to carry her…' He thought, his voice though, was very deep and rough.
He walked out and over to her side, opening her door, and gently moving her into his arms, he headed toward the log cabin, where they had parked in front of. All around were tall trees, which seemed to cover the sky, along with hide the cabin from passersby's.
He laid her down on the bed once he was inside. He glanced around the room, and his eye rested on a picture of himself and his father… His features softened and a smile curled up his lips. "It's been a long time since I've seen him…" Sadness had hinted at those words, but he smiled at the memory nonetheless.
It was about one in the morning now, and so he yawned and fell asleep in the other bedroom; His bedroom. Yes, the cabin was his and his father's. His father, had told him to watch over it and make sure to keep it as tidy as possible, so that whenever he got back they could go and stay there for a while.
'Of course, it seems like he never is going to come back… For all I know, he could be dead, right now…" Ryou said quietly, shivering at his own words. He had said them so plainly, so heartlessly, why? He couldn't possibly resent his father, could he?
/Look, at what's done./
Ryou sat up in his bed, and looked around, how strange. He could have sworn, he heard a dark, emotionless voice. He lay back down, but couldn't sleep.
/I must admit, that this plan is very ingenious… But, you do know that she'll bring trouble if she does come back./
And, that voice was back… Ryou really was losing it, but he didn't seem to be freaked out, after adjusting to the coldness of the voice which was merely a whisper, he sighed. \Yes, but, if she goes… There's little chance, she won't ever come back…\
/Hm…Hmm, so you are willing to go to such lengths?/
\Oh, right. I'm the one who's doing this…\ Ryou thought sarcastically.
/And, what is that supposed to mean?/
\This is all your idea. I only wanted her to leave Marik and Anzu alone. You're the one who conducted this whole dark plot.\ Ryou explained. The other spirit laughed.
/Hm. You are quite smart. However, I am simply you. So, it's your own dark thoughts that are making you do all this./
\No, you're wrong. I didn't have any kind of darkness, until Marik and my father visited and brought back the Millennium Ring and Rod.\
/Aw, yes… The Millennium Rod and Ring… Marik has the Rod, while we possess the Ring. Honestly, I think we have the better one, but I wouldn't mind having his too./
\Hey, don't even think about hurting Marik. He's my friend.\ Ryou warned. The spirit nodded, although Ryou didn't see it.
/Yes, I know. And the last thing I would do, is anger my other self./ He replied, quite seriously.
\So, what are the chances she'll go back to Egypt and come back with the Calvary?\
/Very slim. In fact, she will most likely than not, will be killed or forgotten./
Ryou sighed, \Maybe, we shouldn't go through with this…\
/Mm… It's too late for second thoughts, Ryou. Stay focused on the main goal. You want your friends to be happy, and that can not be accomplished unless we follow through with this plan. Trust me./
Ryou turned over on his side, \Unfortunately, I do, trust you. But, I'm curious about something…\
/Hmm?/
\What is your name? I mean, what can I call you?\
Ryou although he could not see, he felt the other presence smile, /Just call me by your last name./
\Bakura\
/Hm. We are the same, after all./
\Well, thanks for the help and support, Bakura.\ There was no reply, and Ryou drifted off into sleep.
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Marik tossed a little and did everything from lying on his back, to lying down on the floor. 'Arrgh! Why can't I get to sleep?" He hissed under his breath. Getting up he washed his face, and then stared up into his reflection. He frowned and threw a fistful of water at the reflection. He then stared down at the sink and dried the mess he made.
Glancing one last time at the mirror, he saw a almost see through figure standing at the door frame, he sighed, -What do you want?-
_Someone is angry…_ the other figure said, smirking devilishly.
Marik wiped off the mirror; -I'm not in the mood. I'm about to go to sleep.-
_If only you could sleep, right?_
Marik walked out the bathroom, and passed through the slim slightly altered version of himself, -Look, I'm really not in the mood for this.-
_Don't blame your mistakes on me, Marik. You are the one, screwing things up._
-Hey, I did those things, because I don't want you near her.- Marik shot back.
_Who? Ailee, or Anzu_
-Anzu, duh.-
_So, you want to be with Anzu?_
Marik sighed agitated, -Yes.-
The other put his hand to his face, _So, you ditch her, hurt her, scare her, and even try to pick a fight with your friend, all because you want to be with her?_
Marik growled, -Yes.-
_Why do you make things so complicated for everyone? If you want to be with her, then just be with her. Damn, I wish you would get with her. She's a girl worth keeping alive. Unlike others, she has a strong spirit. Especially, if she can live through all of your torture._ He added.
-Would you shut up?! See, this is why I can't be wit her!-
The spirit looked at him and sat down on the bed, not at all afraid of his shouting, _Why? Explain why you are pointing your finger at me._
-Every woman you ever slept with you killed. And why? Because you got bored with the same thing! What's to say you don't get bored with Anzu?-
The spirit laughed, _Don't tell me, you are afraid of me? Newsflash Marik, I'm you, and you are me… The only way I could get bored with her, is if first, you grew tired of her._
Marik stared at him slightly confused. –What?-
_Yami resided within the Puzzle. He was freed, when Yugi was given the Puzzle. And so, lucky for Yami he got his whole self back, and you know he was always so nice and carefree as he is now._
-You said he was rude, hateful, and judgmental.-
_That he was, but only because of Yugi, is he able to keep his cool and even feel love and give it. You love this girl Anzu, and so I have grown an enormous fondness of the girl myself. And Ryou…_
-Ryou. He knew that I told Anzu about you. How did he know?-
_I told you, about the Items before, didn't I?_
-Are you saying Ryou isn't always himself?-
_All I'm saying is looks can sometimes be deceiving… Now, go to sleep. It's past one as it is._
-Wait, Malik. I'm not- The spirit faded back into the Rod, and Marik exhaled slowly. Climbing into bed, he found it easier to fall to sleep.
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/Sleep, and don't worry about what will happen tomorrow. It will work out, I can sense it… Hmm?/ Bakura was pulled out of his thoughts to the sound of low groaning, /So our little prisoner has awakened. I suppose I better check up on her./
The spirit which had shown itself, disappeared, and soon after, Ryou sat up. Except it wasn't Ryou, but Bakura.
He walked over and out of the room, toward the other one.
She shook her head, and yawned, "Where am I? I know I fell asleep in the car, but what then?" She gasped and looked around the room, "Where am I? It looks kind of like a cabin, but there aren't any cabins out here, but then again…" She gulped. 'I don't know where here is…'
Quickly she ran to the closed door and tried to open it up. Unfortunately, the door was locked, and she wasn't going to get out, through that way. Also, there were no windows in the room, to where she could crawl out of…
She went and sat on the edge of her bed, and then a knock on the door got her to run back up to it. "Hey, is that you, Ryou?!" She shouted.
"No, it isn't. What are you doing up? You should get some sleep. Ryou will be here in the morning."
Hearing the intensity and darkness in the voice she knew it wasn't Ryou, "Who are you? And, why am I here? I don't want to be locked in this room forever." She shouted.
"Ryou will let you out in the morning. You can go home in the morning, so do us both a favor, and just get some sleep."
She said nothing more, and complied. Walking over to her bed, she lay awake on it. After about ten or fifteen minutes she fell back to sleep.
Bakura had gone back to Ryou's bedroom and lay back down. Disappearing from the boy's body, he went back to rest within the Ring. Once inside, he headed for his soul room, when he sensed another presence. Bakura smirked and continued toward his soul room.
He opened the door, and turned around, "Aren't you coming?" He called out to the darkness, and then the same spirit Marik had been talking to appeared. "It's been awhile, A-"
"Call me, Malik."
"Fine, Malik. Come in, I can't wait to hear what you have to say…" He said, slightly sarcastically. Malik only rolled his eyes, and entered Bakura's soul room.
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End Chapter
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Tammi: Alright, that's it for this chapter! See you guys soon, with chapter 13!
Please review.
Later!