Tammi: Here is the next chapter. I hope you guys like, And sorry about not updating sooner. -_-I don't own Yugioh which should be obvious, but apparently isn't…
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Sometimes
Chapter 14
So Close
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"What is the reason for this sudden intrusion?" Bakura asked in a bored and agitated tone.
Malik's expression was dead serious, "It's Yami."
Bakura sighed, "What about him?"
"Marik is speaking with him right now. I think he has figured out some things…"
"What things?"
"I'm not quite sure, but I know it isn't good for us. That girl doesn't remember seeing him before does she?" Malik asked watching the other closely. Bakura narrowed his eyebrows and shook his head.
"No, she hasn't figured out anything and I want it to stay that way." The white-haired spirit leaned against the shadowed wall almost completely swallowed in the darkness.
"As long as you can accomplish your part of this then it will remain a secret. So I suggest you get rid of her sooner rather than later."
Bakura scoffed, "You listen to me 'Malik', I didn't bring her here and I sure as hell didn't bring her into our lives… So don't look at me as if it were my fault. Blame your other self for this."
Malik took a deep breath, "Let us stay focused on the main problem alright?" Bakura nodded, and ran a pale hand through his hair. "Now are you sure your hikari can go through with this?"
He laughed, "Don't you worry about him, unlike yours he won't screw this up. My vessel is fully aware of what will happen to her, but he knows what pain awaits his friends if she stays. It's better for everyone that she leaves to Egypt – including her. So, yes he is prepared and ready to handle this. Just make sure yours doesn't interfere. The last thing we need is another mistake. Understand?"
Malik growled, "I don't appreciate the insults you throw at him, but yes. I understand perfectly." Malik materialized away and left Bakura to his chamber.
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Anzu walked out of her room and headed downstairs. "Morning mom…" She greeted with a smile, as her mom was busy in the kitchen. She entered and helped her mom set the table for breakfast.
"So, Anzu how was last night?" Her mom asked as they started to cut their pancakes. Anzu was quiet for a long while. "Was it that bad?" Her mom added. Anzu nodded and stuffed some food in her mouth. "Well, cheer up honey… We all have our bad days." Anzu smiled and with a mouthful of food she thanked her mom. The two continued their breakfast.
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/Are you ready?/ Ryou almost jumped out of his skin as his other half spoke up. Gaining his composure he frowned.
\You scared me, Bakura.\
He rolled his eyes, /Sorry, but we need to hurry and do this./
\I'm ready…\
Bakura sighed and shut his brown eyes, 'This is it… Once she's gone everything will be back to normal and nobody will know… just like before.' He thought to himself as Ryou walked over toward the locked door and knocked.
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"How long has he been throwing up?" Marik winced as Joey could be heard through the bathroom door.
Yami rolled his eyes, "For the past thirty to forty minutes. Joey you've gotten this way before, I don't see why you haven't gotten used to it by now." He shouted but doubted Joey was listening. Marik sat down on his bed, while Yami turned the stereo on.
"Say, Marik can you and I talk?"
"What is it?" Marik sat up and stared at the taller tri-colored haired boy. Yami sat next to him and had a sober look. "Yami what's up?"
"I'm curious about your time in Egypt…" He paused and Marik tilted his head to one side, "I know it has been awhile since you've been there, but what do you remember most about it? I mean you must have seen a lot there right? Stuff you wouldn't see here?"
Marik turned away from him and stared out the window, "I suppose so… But there are a lot of different things here that weren't in Egypt. Why..? Is there a specific thing you are talking about?"
"Well… I wanted to know if you've ever see-"
"Hey you guys, Grandpa bought some just made doughnuts for us! Come on down and get some!" Yugi exclaimed happily, breaking the tension that had started to grow in the room. Marik nodded and followed Yugi down.
Yami was hesitant and Marik stopped, "Hey, you coming Yami?" Yami stared down at Marik with a puzzled look but smiled and nodded. Marik smiled back and went down to follow Yugi. Joey came out and was right behind Yami.
"Leave it to food to cure your sickness…" Yami mumbled to Joey. Joey shrugged.
Malik stood in his chambers and thought over what Yami said, 'This isn't good at all… Everything is coming to an end, once she is out of here, I can erase Marik's mind of the girl once and for all. I might even have to erase Bakura's mind as well…"
"And here I thought we were partners…" Malik looked over into the corner of his room and a figure came out of the darkness, "Malik you really weren't planning on deceiving me now were you?" The accused one stared at Bakura wearily.
"How did you get in here without me noticing?" He asked, but the other said nothing. "How did you get in here?" Malik repeated.
Bakura growled, "That is not important. I cannot believe you actually think you can do anything to me, when it is I – who will be saving us all from a needless battle."
"I wasn't really going to do that, Bakura."
"Of course not, because if you do such a thing I'll know it and I will kill you before hand. So whatever thoughts you have old friend, I'd advise you to think them over. We're in this together but if I find out you are plotting against me… You will die." Bakura faded out and left him alone.
Malik waited a couple more moments making sure he was gone before talking out loud, "He snuck in... But how..? I wonder what he wanted. Why did he come here…?"
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_Anzu!_
Anzu's eyes widened as someone called to her, she dropped her fork onto the plate, causing her mother to look her way. "Honey, is something wrong?" She shook her head.
"No nothing is wrong. The fork just slipped outta my hand that's all." She smiled again and quickly finished the rest of her meal. "I'm gonna go out and see Yugi, I'll be home later alright?" Her mother nodded and waved as she left out the door.
Getting in her car she sighed and put her seatbelt on. _Anzu, go to the cabin far from the city -Down River's Road…_ That same voice from before whispered, it sounded sort of like Ryou's but slightly darker. She bit her lip and pulled out of her driveway. And down River's Road she went.
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End Chapter
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Tammi: Alright tell me what you think. Oh and if you think it seems to be moving slowly, then it's probably not just you. Sorry if does seem to be dragging but it is getting quite close to the ending. Alright, please review.
Later!