Tammi: Since the last chapter was a bit short, I decided to post this one up right away. I hope you like. Enjoy.
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Sometimes
Chapter 15
The Time Is Nearing
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"What is going on? Are you taking me home or what?" She asked quite annoyed with Ryou. He said nothing as he cuffed her hands together behind her back. "Hey, what are you doing?!"
"Nothing now…" He replied as he pulled her by the arm. "But, we have to hurry." He said aloud, taking her outside.
"Why..? Why do we have to hurry? Where are we going?" Again he was silent. She growled angrily, "Hey, stop ignoring me!" She yelled trying to free her hands. Ryou opened the car door and tried to get her inside, but she refused and struggled.
With a disappointed sigh a light flashed and she fell forward. Ryou caught her and put her unconscious body into the backseat of the car and unhooked her cuffs. /Well, now it seems as if everything is alright on this end./
\So you finally decide to show up? Thanks for leaving me with her… You know how much trouble she was?\
Bakura rolled his eyes, /Sorry. There was something that I had to take care of… But it does not matter now. Is everything set?/
\Yeah. I got her ticket and everything she needs, just have to get her there and you need to erase her memory.\
/Not until we reach the airport. So then, everything is going to happen and no more of this sneaking around. I must say Ryou, I didn't expect you to be of any use to me-/
\Save the 'I'm-proud-of-you 'speech for after the plan is complete.\ Bakura nodded, even though Ryou didn't see him do so.
/I'll be back in my chambers… Will you be able to handle Ailee on your own?/
\She's knocked out, and it's a two hour drive. There really isn't anything you can do.\ Bakura didn't comment on the bitterness which tainted his words and left to his soul room.
'Everything is set, But you Malik. Have you decided to become an obstacle? I know you think that you are stronger than me, but sometimes power can be overcome with cunning and intelligence. Places where I reign supreme.' He said smugly looking out into nothingness.
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"Marik, what's wrong?" Yugi asked noticing how quiet he had gotten. Joey who had done stuffed his face with doughnuts also noticed.
"Say you know sometimes when ya get all quiet your eyes dilate a bit." Marik looked over at him and then over at a mirror. "They get all misty like and stuff." He added reaching for yet another doughnut.
Marik blinked his eyes a little and stared confusingly at his reflection, "Is that true? Do I really get all weird like Joey says?" He asked glancing over at Yugi and Yami. Yugi nodded, but Yami seemed too busy lost in his own thoughts to even listen in on their conversation.
It grew quiet for a moment and Joey continued to eat while Yugi went on to warn him not to be eating so fast and what not, so Marik sighed and listened to the music which sailed through the room.
_Marik why are you still here?_
-What do you want, Malik?-
_Look, did you figure out what your friend Yami wanted?_ His voice was of the bored and impatient sort.
Marik let his eyes close as to not grab the attention of the others as he conversed with his darker self. –Actually I was about to when Yugi interrupted. But, he did ask about Egypt. He wanted to know what kinds of things did I see there.- He recalled.
Malik bit his lip, _And what did you tell him Marik?_ Marik let himself into Malik's soul room and was quite curious as to why he seemed so edgy, _It isn't any of your business._ He added.
-Pardon? What isn't any of my business?- He asked quizzically. Malik was acting a tad differently than he was used to. –You really are scaring me, Malik. I mean it'd be one thing if you were bothering me about getting together with Anzu… But this Ailee girl, she really gets to you doesn't she?- He paused to study Malik's reaction. There wasn't one so he continued; -You are hiding something from me. I wouldn't bother to confront you with it, but I have a feeling you've been discussing this problem with another spirit… Ryou's I'm guessing. Well, am I close to the truth or have I hit the mark?-
Malik shrugged, _I haven't a clue what you're talking about. If you ask me, I say it's all in your head. So stop thinking such utter nonsense and keep your mind focused on getting together with Anzu._ Marik sighed and left without another word.
As Marik came back to reality he opened his eyes and saw Yugi and Joey still talking about this and that, but when he glanced over at Yami, he noticed him staring over at him. Feeling a bit uneasy he cleared his throat, "So, Yami… Wasn't there something you wanted to talk about?"
Yugi and Joey went quiet and looked over at Yami, "It was nothing really. It can wait until later." He replied sighing afterwards. "So uh, what happened last night at the party? Did you find Anzu or talk to Ryou?" He asked, putting the spot light back on the Egyptian; who shook his head.
"It's a very long story…" Marik replied. "Well after that incident at-"
"Marik, Ryou just called." Everyone looked to Yugi's Grandfather as he came in with that news. "He said to meet him at his Father's cabin." He said and started back down stairs, but then he stopped "Oh and he said to try and hurry." He called out then left back down to the Game Shop.
Marik stood to his feet and shrugged off the others' questioning gazes. 'I wonder what he could want to talk about. Duh, about Anzu and Ailee…' He thought to himself. "Well, I'll see you guys later. Thank your grandpa for the doughnuts for me, Yugi. And Joey you really shouldn't eat anymore… You'll get sick again." He said waving.
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"I'm here but I don't see any car. Hmm, but this is the cabin Ryou talks about, so maybe he went out? Oh there's a note taped to the door…" She stepped out of her car and walked over. 'Ryou is so lucky to have such a cabin here; a lake not too far away and it's so calm and peaceful here too.' She said with a smile.
Pulling the note off the door she opened it up "It's from Ryou…"
Anzu,
I left to go do something very important, but the door is unlocked so go ahead and go in. Also, there is food, drinks and a television so you won't get bored. Please stay there until I get back, there is something I need to tell you.
Another thing, Marik is gonna be there soon, but please don't leave. What I have to say is to both of you, and I'd rather tell you two at the same time. So, I'll see you soon.
Ryou
Anzu gulped and headed inside. "Well, I'll do it for Ryou…I wonder what's on tv…" She said upon entering the cozy cabin. On her way to the living room she passed by a small table which held pictures of Ryou and his dad. She frowned, "Poor Ryou. He isn't really all that lucky; he has no family to speak to since his father is always away."
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Ryou drove on and groaned as he heard Ailee slowly waking up. He was hoping she would be out at least until he made it to the airport… "Hey, what happened? Where am I?" She glanced over at Ryou with confusion, "Who are you?" Ryou rose in eyebrow in worry, 'She doesn't know who I am?'
/I went ahead and erased her memory. She doesn't know who you are, so I suggest you make something up, before she grows suspicious of you./
\You could have given me some kind of warning.\ Bakura didn't answer back and left Ryou to deal with the girl, "Um, don't you remember Ailee?"
"Remember what?"
"I uh… You were on the side of the road with some luggage. You said you needed to get to the airport, remember?" He lied, but covered it up as best as he could.
"No… I don't remember. Why do I need to get to the airport? Where am I going exactly?" She asked rubbing her head in an attempt to get her memory back.
"I think you said you were going to Egypt or something. You must have family there or something, right?" He asked; his voice sounding more sincere than before.
"Yeah, my mom lives there… Am I really going back there? I can't believe it slipped my mind. But wait a minute, where's my car?" She asked, Ryou eeped as the vehicle he was currently driving was in fact hers… 'Damn Bakura, he had to do this without letting me know.'
"I don't know, all I know is that you were stranded on the side of the road. Are you sure you had a car?"
"Well, I thought I did, although I can't remember what it looked like…" He sighed, and kept his gaze out on the road. He could already see the airport, and he knew that the end was in sight.
Bakura shut his eyes and breathed in the darkness around him, 'Finally, it is over. This nightmare can be put away and left behind us. The end of anything threatening is no more.'
\Bakura, are you there?\
/What is it?/
\Do you see it? Do you see the airport ahead of us? After this, everything will go back to being peaceful right? But, I have a question for you.\ Ryou's voice trailed off some, as he tried to focus o the road and talk at the same time.
/Perhaps you should stick to driving and then we'll talk about this later./ But, as the car was stopped at a red light, Ryou let his eyes close for a second and his inner soul went toward Bakura's chambers, with slight hesitation he entered, surprising the dark spirit.
"Bakura I'll make this quick and simple." He began.
"That's fine. So speak up already." Said Bakura.
The more innocent of the two nodded, "After all is done, will you tell me the real reason for getting rid of her? I'm not the smartest person out there, but I'm not dumb. I know you have been up to something whenever you would leave, so after she is gone, will you please tell me?"
Bakura said nothing, turning his back to Ryou, "You should get back, before that light turns green." He finally said, and Ryou only nodded. Leaving the place he went back to waiting on the light.
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_What was that about back there?_ Malik broke in.
-Do you mind? I am driving on a motorcycle at the moment. I can't talk to you at the moment.-
_Humph. Fine, I'll go, but be careful. This little meeting with Ryou could be dangerous._ He warned.
-So what? Did you and his darker self get into an argument? I have a hunch who started it…- Marik shot back sarcastically and accusingly.
_Whatever…_
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End Chapter
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Tammi: Alright, there should only be 1-2 more chapters left. And I might make a sequel to the story if I get enough reviews. Anyway, please review and tell me what you thought about this one. If you have any questions about something here, e-mail me or put it in your review.
Later!