Through Hell and Back for More
(sequel to Trial by Nightmare)
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! or anything you recognize
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Hey dude
Marik gaped at the figure in the doorway carrying a duffel bag and holding a case of
beer..
Holy shit, Duke Devlin. Come on in
They both stood looking at each other without saying a word for a moment before Duke
stepped inside.
I can't really say I was expecting you to be here Marik spoke softly..
Duke smiled at Marik.
I know I shoulda called.....but I lost your number. Is it a bad time?
Not at all, I'm just shocked you found this place.
Duke chuckled and set down his bag.
I can't lie to you Marik, I didn't lose your phone number; I called earlier and your wife
gave me the directions here. You never told me you got married, man? What gives?
Who's at the door Marik? Malik ask curiously as he stepped out of the livingroom and
into the foyer carrying a beer in each hand. He smiled when he saw Duke.
Hey Duke, ooooh, you brought beer! Marik, how about you lighten Dukes load and put
the suds in the fridge. We're playing Grand Theft Auto Vice City in the livingroom,
Bakura's on a roll....he's got the tank out!
Cool, I'm there Duke said eagerly as he followed Malik. Marik barely got a chance to
put the beer in the refrigerator when the door bell rang again.
Can someone else get that? He shouted from the kitchen.
No! Bakura snuck the flame-thrower onto the golf course and he's roasting the old
people! Malik yelled back.
Marik growled under his breath as he stomped to the door and answered it.
Oh, hi, come on in guys. Everybody's in the livingroom playing a video game.
Marik lead the newest guests to the livingroom and announced their arrival.
Hey assholes.....Yugi, Yami, and their little dog are here. I'll be in the kitchen if you need
me.
Without taking their eyes off the television, they all welcomed Yugi and Yami. A very
spunky little dog squirmed in Yugi's arms. Yugi cuddled the little dog and started talking
to it in baby talk.
What wong wif my widdle Bakura?
Bakura dropped his game controller an gasp.
Did I hear you correctly?
Yugi looked up at Bakura and cocked his head.
Bakura lowered his eyes,
Did you just refer to that flea-bag as-BAKURA?
Yugi smiled and nodded his head.
Yeah, Yami named him.
Bakura glared sharply at Yami.
Great, I always wanted a filthy mongrel named after me. he grunted sarcastically as he
turned back to the game.
Takes one to know one Yami insinuated.
Bakura let out a shriek as he went back to playing his game.
WHAT? Busted!.....fucking cops.....stupid dog.
Ryou was sitting behind him with a huge grin on his face.
he said with a chuckle.
Bakura snapped back as he threw the game controller at Malik.
Oink oink Ryou snickered.
//Shhhh// Bakura chuckled through their mind link.
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You're sure now that we won't get into any trouble doing this, right? Tany ask
nervously as she walked around the car.
Yeah, I'm sure. Malik and I do it all the time. Now get in, and you better buckle up.
Caroline grinned as she unlocked the door to her 1974 Corvette Sting Ray.
Tany got in the passenger seat and clicked her seatbelt together.
Caroline started the car and tossed something shiny into the backseat.
Okay Tany, hold on tight, we're gonna go for it.
Caroline pressed on the gas pedal and gripped the steering wheel tightly..
They backed out of the driveway quietly with the headlights off. As soon as they were out
on the road, Caroline turned on the headlights and cranked up the radio.
YES! We made it out un-noticed! she shouted excitedly as her car picked up speed.
Are you sure you know what you're doing? Tany ask nervously as she glanced in the
backseat.
Caroline shrugged her shoulders,
I do this all the time, don't worry, nothing bad will happen
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So did any of you guys here anything about the tour yet? Ryou mused as he took a bite
of a slice of pizza.
Yugi set his squirming little dog down the floor.
I heard it's costing 10 times what the last one did. There's supposedly 2 other bands
joining us too.
Where'd you hear that Yugi? Duke ask while sneaking Yugi's dog a slice of pepperoni.
The little dog licked Dukes fingers eagerly.
I heard it from Mokuba. Yugi replied, not noticing his dog hitting everybody up for a
piece of food.
Duke took and drink of his beer and nodded.
Mokuba, huh? He's gotta be what, 14 now? How is that little shit anyway?
Almost 15, and he's doing good. He's getting pretty good at duel monsters Yugi
replied.
Bakura glared down at the little dog carrying his name who was looking up at him
lovingly. He couldn't resist the dogs big brown sparkling eyes. He pulled off a chuck of
his pizza and casually fed it to the dog.
Not a word of this to anyone, pest. Now go shit on Malik's bed or something, shooo!
Scram!
The dog looked up at Bakura for a second, than took off on a dead run out of the room.
//I wonder if it understood me// Bakura laughed to himself.
Hear any other news about the tour? Ryou ask curiously.
Yugi nodded,
M'hm, We're not doing any clubs, this tour is much more upscale. And Kaiba isn't going
to come with us. Mokuba thinks he's not coming because of his girlfriend, but Kaiba
insists its because he can't get away from Kaiba Corp
Before anybody could say another word, a loud crashing noise from upstairs gripped all
their attentions.
That doesn't sound good. Duke said nervously.
Yami looked around the room.
Where is Bakura?
I'm right infront of your face idiot. Bakura scoffed.
No, not you thief, my dog.
Bakura crossed his arms and made a face.
Why did you name that foul beast Bakura anyway?
Yugi grinned as he got up to search for his dog.
Yami named him Bakura because he was always stealing our stuff
Everybody snickered, except for Bakura.
Just lovely. he groaned sarcastically as he followed the others to find out what made the
crashing noise upstairs.
They all ran up the stairs and were greeted by a tipped over potted plant, a little dog
cowering, and a very large, white, fluffy, cat growling evilly.
Malik yelled sharply.
Yugi shouted as he scooped his shaking little dog up into his arms.
The big cat stood it's ground and hissed. Malik rolled his eyes and bravely picked up the
snarling cat.
Yugi cuddled his puppy and looked up at Malik.
I didn't know you guys had a cat.
Malik nodded his head as he restrained the feisty feline in his arms.
The cat dug its sharp claws into Malik's arm, drawing blood as it did.
Malik flung the cat across the hall and growled as he looked at the fresh wound.
Marik, catch that Ra-forsaken demon and lock it in the basement
Marik made a face at Malik before running after the cat.
Wait up, I'll help you look! Ryou shouted after him.
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Oh my god Caroline, you were right! The Sunset Strip IS the place where all the action
is! Tany yelled above the loud music in the car.
See why I said we had to come here? This club is my favorite. They always have the best
new bands playing. Caroline smiled back at her as she parked the car
infront of a loud nightclub with a long line of people waiting infront.
We're never going to get in Caroline, that line is way long, and by the time we get to the
front, it'll be time to go home. Tany pointed out as they got out of the car.
Caroline reached into the back seat and retrieved the shiny object she'd brought with her.
Don't worry about that Tany, I've got everything under
She pointed the Millennium Rod at the group of people and started to laugh as she took
control of their minds. One by one, they crowd began disbursing. Once the girls were at
the front of the line, Caroline put the rod away and grinned at Tany.
Tany couldn't believe what Caroline had just done. She quickly sided up to the rod
wielding blonde.
Are you sure we won't get into trouble? Tany whispered to Caroline quietly.
Caroline shrugged her shoulders,
How could we get into trouble? I have the power of mind control at our fingertips!
Once they were inside the club, the girls found themselves a seat at the bar and ordered
their drinks and watched the band up on the stage.
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Bakura crept down the hall almost silently. The only thing that could be heard was a quiet
tinging noise from the chains on his boots clanging together.
He felt his way down the dark hallway until he felt an open door. He reached inside and
felt along the wall until he came to a light switch. Bakura flipped on the light and walked
into the bathroom.
All the beer he'd drank had caught up with him, and his stomach was screaming for
release. He kneeled down next to the toilet and closed his eyes. His head felt like it was
swimming.
// I'm not used to this// he thought to himself. An all too familiar rumble in his stomach
sounded it's alarm. Bakura prepared himself for what came next. He did the inevitable,
and after he was done throwing up, he sunk back against the wall and closed his eyes. He
knew he had to get up, but his body wasn't listening. He wasn't used to drinking as much
as he did anymore. After moving to Kansas, he was too busy to get loaded. He curled up
on the fuzzy blood red rug and closed his eyes.
Bakura didn't know how long he'd been sleeping, but he was awoken to a tongue
lapping at his cheek lightly.
What the f.....? Bakura hissed as he instinctively opened his eyes and jumped back.
He gazed down into a set of big brown innocent eyes. Bakura wiped his cheek and
glowered at the dog.
What do you want hideous creature!
The dog cringed and let out a frightened whimper.
Bakura got up slowly and looked down at the timid canine.
Thanks for the kiss, now go piss in Malik's shoes.
The little dog perked up and let out an excited before spinning around and
running down the hall.
Bakura felt a little better from him nap, so he flushed the toilet and rinsed out his mouth.
He couldn't help but wonder how long he'd been passed out for until Yugi's dog woke
him up. Bakura pulled himself together and started his way back down the hall slowly.
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Caroline, you gotta quit using that thing! Tany scolded the blonde bombshell next to
her.
Caroline didn't seem to hear Tany's chiding and continued using the Millennium rod to
control the minds of whomever she pleased.
Ooh, he's cute, he needs to buy us a drink! she grinned evilly as a very attractive man
caught her eye.
Tany made a sour face,
Caroline? Don't you think maybe it's time to get going? I mean, we've been gone quite a
while, and we never told the guys we were leaving. They're probably wondering where we
are
Caroline rolled her eyes,
The guys are probably passed out drunk in pools of their own puke right now. Relax
Tany. C'mon, I'll show you what kind of fun you can have with one of these rods. Check
this out.
Caroline grabbed Tany's arm and lead her to a door nearby the stage. There was a very
big scary looking security guard blocking the door.
No admittance ladies, band members only. He said in a very deep voice. Caroline
winked at Tany and held out the Millennium rod.
You will let us through, you have no choice. Caroline said firmly as the rod took
control.
The man nodded his head.
Go ahead.
Caroline looked back at Tany with a mischievous look in her eye.
This is when it starts getting fun.
Dance like a chicken until I tell you to stop! Caroline yelled back to the security guard.
Tany looked back and saw the big scary security guard dancing around like a fool. She
had to admit, it was pretty funny.
They pressed on down a short hallway until were met with the wondering big brown eyes
of a very confused individual.
How'd you babes get back here?
Caroline and Tany both stared up at him silently. He was very good looking. He had sandy
blond hair that fell in loose waves down to the middle of his back. He was about 6 feet
tall, and was only wearing a pair of blue jeans. He wasn't very muscular, but what he did
have was tight.
Tany stuttered.
The man just laughed.
Well, I don't know who you are or how you got back here, whatever the case, my name
is Scotti McNeil, drummer for Thunder Crush.
Caroline and Tany nodded their heads, not taking their eyes off of him.
Do you have names? Scotti chuckled, noticing their obvious reaction to him.
Caroline nodded her head slowly,
M'hm....I'm Caroline, and this is my friend Tany.
He looked down at Caroline with an odd smile,
Do I know you? he ask her.
Caroline shrugged her shoulders,
Scotti studied her face for a few moments than snapped his fingers.
Hey, you're that model from those commercials, arn't you?
Caroline nodded her head.
Scotti draped his arms around both the girls and grinned.
How would you lovely ladies like to come party with the band downstairs?
Tany looked a little nervous, but Caroline's nervousness had changed to confidence.
We'd love to Scotti.
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Malik flicked the cap off his beer at Yami's face.
Yami dodged it and glared at Malik.
What was that for? Yami snarled.
Malik shrugged his shoulders.
Because I'm drunk and stoned
Malik's eyes wandered around the room.
Hey, who's missing here.......Yami, Yugi, Ryou, Duke....Marik's in the kitchen and
Bakura's in the bathroom, Hey, where's Caroline?
Nobody seemed to know. Ryou looked around and realized Tany wasn't around either.
Hey, Tany's gone too.
I bet they snuck off behind our backs. I know Caroline is probably showing Tany what
the nightlife is like here.We should try to track them down, knowing Caroline, she's
probably out stirring up trouble. Malik suggested.
Sure, I'll help look Duke nodded as he opened another beer.
We'll look too Yami nodded as he draped his arm around Yugi.
Marik walked back into the livingroom carrying a big bag of M&M's and caught the end
of Yami's sentence.
What are you looking for? Marik ask, handing the chocolate candies to Malik.
Nobody's seen or heard from Tany or Caroline in hours, we're going to go look for
them. Ryou responded.
We'll all meet back here in 2 hours. Malik said firmly as he rushed out the door.
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EVRYBODY FREEZE! THIS IS A RAID! a man shouted through a megaphone from
behind the locked basement door.
Scotti snarled as he tried to conceal the white power he'd just dumped out onto
the little mirror.
It's the cops man, get rid of it! a man next to him whispered sharply.
Scotti reached over and dumped the powder into a potted tree and mixed it with the dirt.
Caroline wiped her nose and looked up at Tany.
We don't have anything to be afraid of Tany, we don't have anything on us. I was a cop,
remember? They can't nail us for anything
Tany made a face,
I don't care, I want out of here!
She jumped up and ran for the window.
Caroline hurried after her.
WE'RE COMING IN- 3, the cops threatened.
Wait for me infront of the cop shop 3 blocks that way
Caroline pointed.
2!'
Tany nodded at Caroline.
And whatever happens, never let Malik or Marik know about this Caroline said firmly.
Okay, see ya she said quickly as she jumped out the window and ran. Caroline ran back
to her seat and lit up a cigarette.
The cops kicked down the door and burst into the room.
NOBODY MOVE!
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Bakura walked into the livingroom and realized it was empty. Everything was on, lights,
television, stereo, but it was void of any sign of life.
There were stacks of beer cans and the remains of a poker game on the coffee table. A
man trying to sell exercise equipment yammered on about his rock hard abs on the
television.
//Ryou?// Bakura called through their mind link.
No reply.
Bakura flopped down into the squishy, velvet couch and closed his eyes. As soon as his
eyelids were shut, Bakura snapped them back open quickly as the phone started to ring.
//I'll just leave it ring, this isn't my house anyway.// he thought to himself.
The phone rang and rang and rang. Bakura got tired of the ringing and answered it.
he snapped sharply into the receiver. A womans voice trembled from the other
end.
