Oh wow you guys, thank you so much for the reviews. I know I have been really slacking in my writing I was thinking of giving it up but that's all in the past now.
Anyway, this chapter has to be dedicated to Belle-san from silver-bell.nu who just rocks ^_^ Speaking of which, this chapter has a lot of mentions of an Isis/Shadi fic I wrote so check out shadii.silver-bell.nu/ which is a great Shadi shrine btw, not to mention Belle-san has gorgeous layouts as well ^_^
Disclaimer: Don't own YuGiOh ;_; but I own my OC's and Kassie-chan owns Viper
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt
Chapter 14
By Kaz
The entire room was filled with silence; the atmosphere was gloomy and miserable. Grave figures were seated around the table, strain visible and etched on their faces. No one knew what to say or do, their entire kingdoms were being threatened and all they could do was…nothing.
"Well, we can't just sit here and twiddle our thumbs, I mean those shape shifter are in our kingdoms and all you can do is sit there. Wasn't that how they managed to get though our security? By you just sitting there and doing nothing? I mean really Yami how could you…."
"THAT'S LORD YAMI TO YOU KEITH."
Ignoring the arguing, Yami closed his eyes, he was in trouble, real trouble in fact both kingdoms were.
"Even though there were so many signs, Mako, the killing of Rex and now what just happened to Malik. I knew deep down he was back here but I ignored it. I don't understand why, it is my duty as ruler of the Shadow realm to protect this land and now because of my ignorance I have let the enemy enter."
Sighing, he closed his eyes and thought back to what a hysterical Malik had told him, straight from his own point of view.
::Flash back::(but from Malik's point of view)
Malik sniffed, while rubbing his head from side to side on Viper's lap.
"How could father keep something like that from me? All my life I was made to think I had no mother, no one would ever speak of her and it made me feel as if I was something wrong, something that should never have happened….and the worst thing is I was right. I really was something wrong, I mean for fuck's sake I am a mutant or something, a freak of nature…An Angel and a Demon it's not right, it's just…wrong. But, in someway I am finally happy to know who my mother was; I am telling the truth Viper she is so pretty if you could see her Viper….. Viper?"
Seeing that his friend had not replied to anything, Malik looked up, expecting to see pretty green eyes and blond/red hair but instead saw a blur of gold.
Shifting back sharply on the heel of his feet, his hands resting back on the floor as to stop him from falling, he looked up in disbelieve as to what his friends was holding.
"Vipera, what are you…?"
Unable to say anymore he glanced at the weapon, a dagger of some sorts, gold in colour, with the handle a ball sort of shape with something engraved in it.
Straining his eyes, he saw it was an eye shape.
Shaking his head, he turned his attention from the dagger back to his friend.
"Viper what is going on? What are you doing?"
"I have my orders Malik." He heard her reply, yet could detect a slight hic to her voice, almost as if she had been crying.
"Orders? What the fuck? Viper what the hell are you talking about?"
"I have my orders from Master Gozaburo, Malik."
"Gozaburo? What the….he is back? Why the hell are you mixed up with him Viper?"
"Yes Malik, he is back and he wants revenge on Yami for taking the throne from him, which he rightly deserves."
"DESERVES? Please telling me, you hit your head and are hallucinating. Viper, this is the demon who started the war and killed all those angels…not to mention our own. How the hell can you follow him?"
"Because I am the daughter of one of his followers and my father told me no matter what to follow him and I shall Malik….I shall follow no matter what... even if I have to kill you."
To this Malik began to smirk, raising a question look from Viper.
"Why are you smiling Malik?"
"Because dear friend, tell me how you plan to kill me? I am a demon and am therefore immortal."
"You dumb idiot, angels are immortal too but they still managed to die in the fight," Viper countered back, "But if you really want to know, see this weapon I have here? It is known as the Sennen Rod, it has a powerful dark magic bestowed on it which can kill anything, plus it also has another attack….mind control."
Malik paled at this, if what Viper was saying was true then he was in real trouble. Deciding that the best way to keep her from killing him or taking over his mind was to keep her talking, so he began to ask her.
"Why is he back?"
"He is back because he want to rule both worlds, he plans to rule the Shadow realm and make his son in charge of heaven."
"That's impossible; a demon cannot be in charge of heaven."
"Well…. no one would know he is charge because all they would see is you…"
Malik opened his eyes wide in shock as he realised what she meant, they would either kill him or take over his mind…in both ways he was screwed.
"H-how can you take over the angel world?" He asked, trying to maintain looking bold and not showing his true feeling, which was fear.
"Hmm aren't you the inquisitive one, well, if you must know Master Gozaburo has sent some shape shifters in the form of angels."
Unaware to Viper, as she had been talking Malik had began to shuffle forward slightly, without warning, he lunged for the Rod, Viper, letting it all come together realised what he was doing, clutched the Rod tighter and tried to stab him, only for Malik to grab her hand and tried to twist it out of her grasp. Both of them moved in circles around the room, twirling like, trying to gain the upper hand. Shoving Viper back against a wall, he held her back with one hand and continued to pry the weapon out of her hand. Viper kicked Malik's shin, trying to give herself some momentum, however Malik quickly regained his composure and with a flash, the knife was brought down, piercing skin, straight through the heart.
For a few second the air was still, as both tried to comprehend the events of what had just happened.
Time seemed to hold still as Viper fell forward into Malik's arms, her last breaths heavy as she whispered, "I am sorry Malik, sorry I never told you the truth."
"Just shut up, we got to get you too the medical room, nothing going to happen to you, we can forget about this and go back to the way we were." He chanted, tears forming in his eyes as he hauled her into his arms and made his way for the medical ward.
"T-there's not enough time Malik, I guess in the end I happy you did it, I couldn't…couldn't kill you…loved you too much…so sorry Malik…sorry."
Malik fell to his knees as his best friend drew in her last breath forever, it all finally came together, his mother, his life, the loss of his best friend, tears began to fall freely from his face and he whispered, "I can't cry, I can't."
Yet despite his words, the tears did not stop, not even when the guards found him and when Yami came forth and asked him, what had happened….they just did not stop.
::End::
Anzu pulled back from Bakura's hold with a start, she had a feeling that something was going to happen, something bad and she needed to go back home.
Ignoring Bakura's inquisitive gaze and pulled her dress on. Bakura finally having enough of her scurrying around, pulled his trousers on, walked up to her and grabbed her shoulders making her stare into his eyes.
"With you please in the Shadow Realm's sake tell me why are you running around like a headless chicken?"
Huffing, she pushed Bakura's off her and said, "Something is not right, I need to get back home, now….something is going to happen, I can just feel it."
And, with that, she spread her wings, showing Bakura an endless white supply of feather, each on of pure white falling into a neat array. Hopping onto a window, she jumped out and soared into the sky, making her way back home.
Bakura cursed her stupid ness, mumbling something about getting herself killed and took after her, his black leather like wings flapping as fast as they could go.
Looking around, he noticed it was nightfall, the moon was shining brightly, illuminating the river they were flying over so it was silver in colour. Spotting Anzu just ahead of his, he increased his speed and fly higher and then down so that he was directly in front of her, causing her to crash into his chest.
"Bakura! What are you doing I have to go…something is wrong, get out of the way!"
"No! Were you born without a brain, didn't you hear what Yami said about a war brewing? And yet here you are flying as if it just another bright sunny day. You could be killed damn it."
"I don't care," she cried, desperately trying to get around him, "Something is wrong and I have to go….I need to….Bakura…"
Bakura sighed as he held her, the moonlight was reflecting off her face, giving her a serene appearance. Drawing her in tight, he whispered, "I won't let anything happen to you, I love you too much and what's mine I never let it go…..never."
Silently they held each, as the river moved with a soft flow, its silver appearance adding to the beauty of the two lovers holding each other…almost as if one day they would be apart.
Isis sighed as she fingered a gold band around her finger, true the wedding was meant to be held in a week's time but due to circumstance…a lot of them, Isis and Shadi quietly got married in a valley so precious to them…where it had all started…where they had fallen in love. Sadly, the wedding had been small, very small only Shadi, Isis and the head council member who married them was there.
"Isis there has been another report from Yami, one of his royal members was attacked, he was unharmed but it seems as if the war has started."
Isis stared up at Peter and asked, "Yes I can see, but who is behind this?"
"Yami has claimed a Gozaburo and his son Noa are behind it."
Isis eyes widen in shock at the name of Gozaburo, the man who had been responsible for the death of her father… was back.
"His son?" she asked.
"Yes Queen Isis his son….me!"
Everyone turned to the sound of the new voice and was shocked to find…Arc.
"YOU??? But I don't understand how did you get in? How?" Isis exclaimed in shock.
"Why it was quite simple, I had the help of my fellow followers." He motioned to the two females standing next to him.
"Izumi and Ella? No how could I have let this of happened."
"Ohh that's not all you let happen…" With a smirk, he pointed to a figure in the doorway.
"Seto?"
Seto huffed and dragged a struggling Serenity into the room.
"See Isis, you didn't just make it easy to take over your kingdom, you've just made it oh so easy for me to kill you all."
"Kill? Take over my kingdom, how do you think you are going to do that? My army will never let you."
Noa laughed loudly, causing it to echoing around the room.
"How I PLAN to do it? No no you stupid angel I have already done it….you must be more careful with the plans of your castle, really now Isis showing all those hidden areas of where to hid my army, goodness it was so easy I actually feel bad for you."
"I will never let you take over my kingdom Noa; you'll have to kill me first."
"Ahh well that's just what I intend to do."
"Not it we can stop you though."
"Ahh you must the infamous Shadi, I would say it's a pleasure but it's not really, don't worry I didn't leave you out, I plan to kill you all…after all that's the only way I can have my fun….and how my father can have his revenge." Turing to his female followers he told them, "Ella, go tie them all up and you Izumi, tell Roba to start the attack…on both realm."
Unlike the Angel, the Demons were ready for the attack, in his battle gear, Yami gave a few words of encouragement to his army and said, "No matter what, whatever the cost, they shall not take over our land. Come we must fight."
Taking in a deep breath, the men ready themselves and then charged.
The river began to splash violently, as the realms fell into battle. The noise caused Anzu and Bakura to break apart.
"Oh no the war has started I have to go Bakura, I am needed back home." And with that flew towards her home as fast as she could.
" You know Isis you must really remind me to thank that sister of yours," Isis heard Noa taunt, the sounds of her army trying to stop the shape shifters attack, even though fighting and war was something they wish they would never have to do.
"What?"
"Ohh you didn't know…I am talking about
the middle sister, you know the one who fell in love or shall I say slept with
that Demon Bakura, in her so called loved up state she wasn't here to suspect
anything, making it so easy for me…"
Isis and the other hostages were in shocked silence…. 'Anzu slept with a demon?"
though Isis, 'but I thought she would never….wait a
minute if she slept with a demon that means she is no longer pure…she is fallen…..'
'Ahh I guess it runs in the family though I mean like mother like daughter."
"WHAT?"
Noa cackled evilly, enjoying the pain etched on Isis's face, "Ohh another secrete… your mother only handed you the throne because she slept with her old lover Pegasus and had a child with him….Malik."
Isis couldn't take anymore, what Noa was telling her…all the lies she was told…it hurt…silently she cried, while struggling to loosen the ropes.
Serenity too was in shock….Anzu and Bakura, her mother and Pegasus? 'Was Seto involved in this too? But, he never tried anything with me…did he? Ohh I don't know, everything is about to fall apart…I wish Zu was here."
Outside the palace, even though they wish they would never have to take a sword, the army led by the new returned Joey were fighting as hard as they could to stop Noa and his gang. "Tristan," he shouted, "I need to go and help Isis you take over here."
With that, he dashed into the palace, trying to locate his queen.
Running into the throne room, he saw Noa with a spear in hand, his attention…Isis.
"Well Isis, I am always one to hold my promises and I did say I was going to kill you… so farewell."
Raising the spear as to throw it, he set his target. Joey seeing that Noa was indeed about to throw it, dashed forward, only to be thrown to the side, as a flying object whizzed passed him.
Isis's eyes widened as the spear left Noa's hand, targeted for her, a vision of her and Shadi flashed in her mind as she expected the end….only it never came.
Bakura opened his eyes in complete terror as the events folded in front of him, as the spear hit an angel, saving the queen but taking the hero's life.
Silence filled the room as a pair of lovers were taken apart….never to be together again….the reality of life had once again struck and the consequences….was death.
TBC
Gasp who was it? Who could have Kaz killed? Yes, I know I suck on the action front but hey, I did try. Ohh guess what, you know the Bakura/Anzu river scene that was actually a dream I had lol. Anyway, if you could, could you R&R. The last chapter should be err out soon…ish lol
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