Through Hell and Back for More
(sequel to Trial by Nightmare)
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! or anything you recognize
Warning: I didn't rate this "R" for no bloody reason at all.
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Tany? Is that you? Bakura spoke into the phone.
Yes, it's me......Bakura....I really need your help. Tany said in almost a whisper.
Bakura listened closely.
go on he said suspiciously.
Tany took a deep breath.
Is there anybody around you right now?
No, why do you ask? Bakura responded.
Good, please keep this between me and you. Bakura, I promise I'll make this up to you,
but I really need you to come here. I'm at a payphone infront of a a place called The
Roxy
What's going on? Are you hurt or something? Bakura replied.
No, I'm fine. I'm just really freaked out right now.
Bakura took a deep breath.
You realize I'm somewhat drunk, don't you?
Please Bakura, I'm practically begging you here Tany pleaded.
Fine, I'll be there. The Roxy, right?
Thank you Bakura! You're the best!
I know, I'll see you in a few.
Bakura hung up the phone and groaned.
Why do I always get myself into these messes?
He lit a cigarette and walked out the door.
After stopping at a gas station to buy another pack of cigarettes and get some directions,
Bakura finally found the place Tany was talking about. Tany exclaimed as she
came out of nowhere and hugged him tightly. Bakura staggered backwards, as she threw
herself onto him.
Whoa, Tany, what's going on?
Tany clung to Bakura like he was her lifeline.
Bakura.....it's not good. Caroline and I were at this party, and the cops raided the place. I
took off, but Caroline stayed.
Bakura looked down at her seriously.
Are you saying she's in jail?
Tany shrugged her shoulders,
I don't know, she had that Millennium rod thing, so I can't be sure what the hell kind of
trouble she's into.
You two were running around here with the Millennium Rod? Why the hell were you
doing that? Bakura gaped.
Caroline used it to get us into clubs, get us free drinks, you know, stuff like that.
Bakura rolled his eyes.
Figures. Do you know where she is now?
Tany shook her head.
Not really. She told me to meet her outside of a police station not far from here. I waited
and waited, but she never came out.
Bakura touched the Millennium ring hanging around his neck and it began to glow.
If she's got the Millennium rod, my ring will lead us to her. Let's go.
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Tany and Bakura followed his glowing Millennium Ring right back to the police
station Caroline said she'd meet Tany at. The ring pointed inside the station. Bakura made
a sour face.
My ring is saying she's in there, but I don't particularly want to go inside.
I don't either Bakura, but I think we have to.
Bakura made a face at Tany,
What's this we shit? I'll wait out here. There's no way I'm walking into a cop shop half
drunk.
Tany stuck out her bottom lip and pouted.
You're mean.
While Bakura and Tany argued over who was going to go inside, Caroline casually walked
out of the police station, along with 4 other guys.
Tany! You're here! I was waiting.........oh shit, hey Bakura.......how's it goin'?
Tany scowled.
Oh my god! Caroline, what took so long! What happened? Why are they still with you?
Caroline put her arm around one of the guys and grinned.
I couldn't let one of Trial by Nightmares opening bands get locked up now, could I?
One of the guys that walked out with Caroline looked at Bakura peculiarly,
Ain't you the drummer for Trial by Nightmare? he asked curiously.
Technically Bakura wasn't Trial by Nightmares drummer, but it didn't matter.
You could say that Bakura chuckled.
Tany grabbed Bakura's arm before anybody could say anything else.
Don't you think we should be getting back now?
Caroline let out a groan,
She turned to the 4 guys and gave them all a grope and a hug.
I'll see you guys opening night.
With that being said, she turned around and walked away with Tany and Bakura.
My car is parked 3 blocks from here, I'll drive us back home.
The three of them walked quickly until they found Caroline's car. As they were driving
back, Ryou opened up his mindlink with Bakura.
//Bakura?//
//Yes?// Bakura responded.
//Where are you?// Ryou asked politely.
//I have no clue.//
//What's that suppose to mean?// Ryou ask curiously.
//It means I'm not in Kansas anymore, alright?//
//Whatever, hey, have you seen the girls? We can't find Tany or Caroline anywhere, and
Malik is really pissed.// Ryou relayed to Bakura through their link.
//The girls are fine, I'm with them right now. We're on our way home//
//They're with you? That's great news! How long before you're here?// Ryou exclaimed.
//As long as it takes Caroline to get us there//
//Ask her how long, dipshit.// Ryou groaned.
Bakura leaned over the seat and poked his head up front.
Hey, how long before we're at your place Caroline?
Well, I'm going 80 miles per hour, so probably 5 minutes. Why do you ask?
I was just talking to Ryou through our link, he said Malik's on the warpath.
That's just splendid. Malik can't know where I was, he'll kill me! Bakura? Can you do
me a reeeeally big favor?
Maybe, what is it? Bakura retorted.
Can you make something up for me? Malik's been riding my case lately about going out
without him or Marik. I promise I'll make it up to you Bakura, just name your price. she
pleaded desperately.
Bakura thought for a minute. Lying was a specialty of his. He did it very well. But why
should he care if Caroline gets yelled at? It's not like she ever did anything for him. Infact,
he'd even braved the Shadow Realm to go find her a couple years prior, why should he lie
for her? Bakura looked back at Caroline, she was staring straight forward at the road, with
a very distant look in her eyes. She seemed to be thinking very hard about something. She
was very on edge too, like she was scared of something.
Is there any reason in particular why you don't want Malik to know what happened?
Caroline gnawed nervously on her bottom lip.
Well, kinda.....yeah..
Bakura could sense by her reaction that there was probably a very good reason behind her
nervousness. He leaned back into his seat and closed his eyes.
//Ryou, we'll be there any minute. Tell Malik I found the girls upstairs when I went to the
bathroom. I never came back down because the 3 of us went for a walk outside. We came
back, but you all were gone, so we went out to eat.//
//Mm? You went out to eat? Bring anything back for me?// Ryou replied.
//No, of course not. Oh, yeah, another thing. Remind me to tell you something later//
//Why later? Why not now?// Ryou questioned him back.
//Don't worry about it, we're pulling in the driveway now. See you in a bit//
As soon as they got out of the car, Ryou was outside waiting. Malik and Marik
came out seconds later.
Ryou ran up to Tany and gave her a big hug.
Ryou, what's wrong? Tany ask quietly.
Ryou kissed her on the cheek and smiled.
I'm just glad nothing bad happened.
Ryou looked up at Bakura and nodded sharply, his way of saying thank you.
Caroline barely had closed her car door when Malik rushed her.
Where the fuck were you! he yelled in her face.
Marik gently pushed Malik out of the way and put his hands on her shoulders.
Sweety, we were worried. Malik was just scared something might have happened again.
Marik glanced over at Malik, who was leaning against the car with his arms crossed and
glaring, and than back at Caroline.
We know you were with Bakura, and Tany, so everything's cool.
Marik looked back at Malik again.
C'mon inside. I think we all need to sleep on this.
Malik didn't budge. He looked away and started snarling nasty things in Egyptian under
his breath as everybody else went back inside. Ryou and Tany went straight to their room.
Marik and Caroline headed upstairs, so Bakura followed them. He was curious was
caused Malik to fall out of his tree like he did over the situation.
Hey, stop, I need to ask you something He shouted after them. They turned around and
looked back at him from on top the stairs.
What is it Bakura? Marik ask back.
What's with Malik? Bakura asked curiously.
Caroline looked at Marik and gave him a hug.
Marik, you go ahead to bed, I'll be there in a few minutes.
Okay, I understand. he smiled, and with a quick goodnight kiss, he turned around and
went into the bedroom.
Caroline looked back at Bakura sincerely.
Bakura, thank you for covering for me like you did. I feel you deserve to know exactly
why I ask you to lie for me. Come with me...
Caroline lead Bakura into a bathroom across the hall and closed the door.
She propped herself up onto the counter and leaned back against the mirror. Bakura took
a seat on the edge of the bathtub.
Caroline took a deep breath.
I have to make this short because I know Malik will be up as soon as he cools off. Here's
the situation; I've had a few problems in the past with stalkers. Shit like that happens
when you're in the line of work I do. For some reason or another, Malik gets really
freaked out when I go anywhere without him.
Bakura listened closely and nodded his head.
Before she could say another word, the sound of footsteps echoed through the hallway
outside the door.
Oh shit........it's Malik. Caroline whispered.
Bakura got up to leave, but it was too late. The knob on the door started to turn
Open up Malik said firmly from behind the door.
Shit! I know, hide here Caroline said quickly, pointing shower.
Bakura pulled the curtain and hid while Caroline let Malik in.
Hello..*gulp*..... Malik Caroline spoke nervously as he walked into the bathroom.
Malik cleared his throat and leaned back on the wall. He couldn't even bring his eyes up
long enough to look at Caroline.
I'm sorry he muttered under his breath.
Caroline stared down at the floor tiles and nervously shift her weight from foot to the
other.
Everything was just a big misunderstanding. I'm sorry for getting you so upset. she said
softly
I just thought something bad may have happened. I promised myself I would never let
anything bad happen to you ever again, no matter what the cost, and I don't plan on
changing my mind any time soon. Marik said firmly.
Caroline reached out and took his hands into hers.
Malik? I love you, but I think you know that. I gave up alot to be with you and Marik.
My life would have went totally different if it wasn't for that fateful day I met Marik at
that hotel. You've already went to hell and back for me Malik, and for that I'm thankful. I
just wish I could make you realize I can take care of myself. I may not be as muscular as
you, or as powerful as you, but I'm not a weakling.
Malik let out a long sigh,
I know you're not weak, and I know you can hold your own, but sometimes even those
two things combined cannot save you from somebody who wishes to possess you. You
know as well as I do that the guy stalking you last time is in jail, but who's to say another
won't surface? You're a beautiful woman, my dear. Don't think I don't notice how every
eye locks on you when we go places. You love being in the spot light, and when you're
always the center of attention, people take notice.......all types of people.
Caroline nodded her head,
I know Malik, but I can't stay cooped up all the time! I won't live my life in fear just
because of a few wackers in the world. I'm an adult Malik, I make my own choices and
have my own feelings. My parents controlled my every move for many years, and it was
only because of you and Marik that I was able to break free from them. Thanks to the both
of you I learned that people are very easily controlled, and if you're not strong, they can
ruin your life.
Bakura listened closely as he his behind the shower curtain. It sounded to him like there
was alot of control issues in the Ishtar household.
I can't change who I am honey, I'll always be Marik's darker half. I was born out of his
anger and his hatred. When I love something, I don't like losing it, and I don't take well to
anyone taking what is rightfully mine.
I can understand that Malik, but it still doesn't justify you getting pissed off like you did.
For Ra's sake, I was with Tany and Bakura! You know as well as I do that Bakura's
shadow powers are just as strong as yours. He wouldn't let anyone hurt me, and if
anybody tried, well.....you know
Malik nodded his head,
I don't trust Bakura any further than I can piss, but I know he would do everything
within his power to keep you safe.
Caroline smiled brightly and hugged Malik,
Malik Ishtar, I love you, always and forever. Just promise me one thing
Malik kissed the tip of her nose and smiled slightly,
What's that?
Promise me the next time you decide to fall out of your tree, you'll warn me first.
Caroline chuckled softly.
Malik scooped her into his arms and looked her in the eyes.
I can't promise you that, my dear. But I can promise you that I'll do my best to control
my actions.
Caroline nuzzled Malik's neck with her cheek and smiled,
I guess that works for me.
Malik hoisted her up onto the bathroom counter with one flowing movement.
Caroline Ishtar, I don't know what I'd do without you and Marik. You both are the
reason I can make it through the day. You saved me from a life of loneliness and despair.
Just the thought of losing either of you puts me over the edge.
Malik gently pushed her hair out of her eyes and started dotting her neck with light kisses.
Bakura peeked out from behind the shower curtain and waited impatiently for Malik to
leave. Not realizing what he was doing, Bakura continued to stare at Malik and Caroline.
Caroline didn't look happy, infact, the more Malik touched her, the sadder she looked.
For a fleeting second, his eyes locked with Caroline's.
She looked away quickly.
Malik? I really should brush my teeth before we do this. Mind if we take this to the
bedroom? I'm sure Marik would like us to include him.
Malik nodded his head and kissed her cheek before he left.
I'll be waiting. said as he walked out.
Caroline quickly closed the door behind him and turned on the water faucet. She ran over
to the bath tub and whipped open the curtain.
Bakura......I'm sorry you had to see that.
Bakura stepped out of the bathtub and shrugged,
It's no big deal.
Caroline threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly.
Thank you Bakura, thank you for saving my ass tonight. Malik can be such an ass.
Bakura shrugged his shoulders,
It was nothing
Caroline shook her head and touched his cheek with her fingertips.
Bakura, it wasn't nothing, what you did for me means alot, and I promise I'll return the
favor.
Caroline than grabbed her toothbrush off the counter and squirted some toothpaste on it.
While she was brushing her teeth, Bakura couldn't help but ask her something that was on
his mind.
Caroline? Can I ask you something rather personal?
Caroline rinsed out her mouth and nodded.
Do all three of you, you know, sleep together?
Caroline nodded her head,
Yeah, why?
Bakura shook his head,
No no, I mean sleeeeep together.
Caroline turned around and grinned.
I know where you're going with this Kura. And your answer is yes. Marik and Malik do
have sex together. Does that bother you?
Bakura's eye started to twitch nervously,
Uh, no, it doesn't. I was just curious. he replied quickly as he left the bathroom.
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Meanwhile; in the Underworld
This is going all too perfect. I can see my plan with flow even more smoothly than I
anticipated......
Anubis said in a low evil sounding voice as he watched the situation unfolding at the
Ishtars through the images in his dark black cauldron.
The two of you, stand before me! he shouted at the two individuals that set him free.
The two men quickly obeyed his command and fell to their faces as the approached the
god.
Y-Y.....yes, Mr. Anubis.....s-s-sir the one quivered nervously.
The moment to execute my plan is drawing near! I must prepare you for your part in it!
W-W......what are you going to do to us, y-y-your highness? The other man quaked.
Anubis laughed evilly,
Come with me my slaves, and you shall see
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I'm so sorry for not getting this updated faster. I don't have any other excuse except I'm lazy and I spend too much time on IM's. LOL
Next chapter: Kaiba arrives with a surprise and Bakura chews all kinds of stuff up!*evil grin*
Thanks for your reviews!
DreamingChild: Yes indeed! And this is just the begnning! I think you'll like Kaiba's new girly friend....*hint hint*
Tanya Maxwell: You're lucky you don't need to deal with a pissed off Ishtar!
BishounenzAngel: I think bishie marriages should be legalized globally
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