Devils Sanctuary (Through Hell and Back for More)

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Duke woke up long after everybody else had gone to bed. He was feeling a little Hungary,

so he slid out of bed and went to find the kitchen. Along the way, he spotted Tany sitting

outside her bedroom door.

Hey Tany, what's got you up so late?

Tany looked up at Duke and sighed,

Bakura's snoring

Duke chuckled and kneeled next to her.

Feel like grabbing a snack?

Tany grinned and nodded her head.

Yeah, that sounds like a good idea.

Duke stood up and reached for Tany's hand.

Now all we need to do is find the kitchen in this maze of a house

Tany reached for his hand and smiled.

No kidding, they should give out maps at the door for guests.

After searching around in the dark for a while, they finally found the kitchen. They

searched the pantry, cupboards and refrigerator for something to snack on, but could only

come up with a half eaten box of Ritz crackers and a jar of Cheez Whiz.

Duke looked down at their finds and frowned.

You'd think with such a fancy house and all, they'd have more to eat

Tany chuckled and nibbled on a cracker.

They probably go out to eat all the time.

Duke opened the jar of Cheez Whiz and made a sour face.

Oh god, this is just nasty he scoffed as he tossed the jar in the trash.

What's nasty? Caroline ask as she joined Duke and Tany in the kitchen.

Oh, hey there Caroline. We were just looking for something to snack on. Duke grinned

awkwardly.

Caroline stretched her arms and yawned, than tightened the belt on her long black

bathrobe.

Oh, sorry....We don't usually keep much food on hand. I know where Malik's secret

candy stash is. If the two of you can keep it a secret, I'll take you down to it.

Duke exclaimed.

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Holy crap, Malik eats all this? Tany gaped as Caroline opened a small cupboard in the

basement.

Yeah, he thinks Marik and I don't know about it, but we raid his stash all the time.

Caroline laughed as she pulled out a big bag of miniature chocolate bars.

So what are you doing up this late? Duke mused as he opened a can of soda.

Caroline opened a bag of chips and shrugged.

I don't know actually, Last thing I remember was brushing my teeth. Next thing I knew I

was out by the pool.

You mean you don't remember going outside? Tany ask with her mouth full of candy.

No, I don't.

Duke mused.

Tany opened up a chocolate bar and stared at her shoes. She nibbled on her chocolate bar

without saying anything.

You alright? Duke ask her after a few minutes of silence.

Tany shook her head,

Yeah, kinda.....I was just thinking about something. I didn't wake up in the bedroom with

Ryou and Bakura. I think I was in some other room. I wandered around for a while until I

finally found our room again. I thought I was sleepwalking or something. Than Bakura

was snoring so damn loud I couldn't get back to sleep, so I went out in the hall. That's

when Duke showed up.

Caroline tore open a bag of peanut butter M&M's and dumped a fistful into her hand.

We're all probably just nervous about the tour coming up.

Tany nodded her head,

Yeah, probably.....well, I think I'm going to try to call it a night now.

Okay, see ya in the morning Duke smiled.

Yeah, see ya. If Bakura gets to noisy just pinch his nose. Caroline chuckled.

Will do Tany grinned back as she walked up the basement steps.

As soon as they heard Tany shut the basement door, Caroline jumped up and sat next to

Duke.

So how's good old Duke Devlin doing? Much changed in two years?

Duke shrugged his shoulders,

Nah, not really.

Caroline pulled a pack of cigarettes out of her bathrobe and lit one up.

Got a girlfriend? she ask him with a grin.

Duke shook his head.

Nope. I was seeing Joey Wheelers sister for a while, but that prick Tristan went and

moved in on her.

Caroline let out a little sigh,

That sucks. Do you still live in Domino?

Duke shook his head.

Yeah.....for now. I've been thinking of moving though. I'm done with college, so there's

really no reason to stick around.

You should move out here, you'd fit right in. Caroline nodded eagerly.

I don't know, maybe. I'll think about it. It would be nice to move somewhere I already

know some people. Duke replied.

I know you'd like it here.....hell, the women out here would be all over you! Caroline

exclaimed.

Oh right, I'm not that good looking! Duke laughed.

Caroline rolled her eyes and smacked him playfully on the arm.

Oh give it up Duke, you're a fucking hottie. I'd do you in a heartbeat......if I wasn't

married, of course.

Just my luck Duke chuckled as he finished off his soda.

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Early the next morning Malik made his way downstairs and into the livingroom.

Bakura, Yami and Yami's dog were sitting on opposite sides of the couch watching

television. Bakura was obviously annoyed with the presence of the spunky little dog.

Have either of you seen Caroline? Malik ask as he sat down in his recliner.

Bakura scoffed in his usual moody tone of voice.

I'm sorry Malik, but I haven't seen her since last night. Yami retorted.

Malik stared at the television and sighed.

She never came to bed last night

Bakura looked over at Malik and made a sour face.

You probably scared her to death, Ishtar.

Fuck you Malik sneered back at him. She probably just went out for breakfast or

something

Bakura grinned slyly as he changed positions on the couch.

Think whatever you wish, Ishtar.

Malik ignored Bakura and watched the television. Marik and Yugi joined them minutes

later. Yugi was carrying a dog leash and was fully dressed.

I'll be back in a little while. I'm gonna take Bakura for his morning walk. he smiled as

he picked up the lively dog and gave it a kiss.

I'll come with you Yugi, hang on Yami retorted as he got up and grabbed his jacket.

Yugi clipped the leash onto the dogs collar and picked it up.

Does my widdle Bakuwa wanna go for a widdle walk?

The dog yiped excitedly and licked Yugi's nose. Yami smiled and put his arm around

Yugi.

Come on, let's go Yugi

Hold on, have either of you seen Caroline? Malik said quickly before Yugi left.

No Malik, I haven't. Yugi replied before walking out with Yami.

Marik sat near Malik on another recliner and looked at Malik.

Maybe Caroline went for a walk, you know she does that sometimes.

You're probably right. Malik sighed

Soon there after, Ryou and Tany walked into the livingroom. Ryou flopped

down on the couch next to Bakura and groaned.

I hate mornings. Can you make some coffee

Bakura shook his head,

he replied sharply.

Ryou grunted under his breath.

Tany sat next to Ryou and sighed.

Coffee sounds great. I didn't sleep very well thanks to you and your snoring, Bakura.

I'll make some coffee Marik offered.

Marik got up and went into the kitchen to make coffee. As he walked into the kitchen,

Caroline and Duke emerged from the basement. Marik's presence startled them.

Oh, Marik....hi. Caroline yawned.

Marik smiled and looked at her inquisitively,

Good morning babe, what were you doing downstairs?

Caroline and Duke sat at the table looking very tired.

Duke and I got the munchies last night and raided Malik's candy stash. We must have

fallen asleep down there

Marik chuckled and sat down at the table. He leaned over and gave Caroline a good

morning kiss.

You know babe, you're lucky it was me in here and not Malik when the two of you came

up. Malik would have jumped to conclusions and thought the two of you were sleeping

together.

Caroline made a sour face,

I wouldn't do that.

Marik smiled and brushed her bangs out of her eyes.

I know that. But you know how Malik is. He's all uptight this morning. He wants to

know why you never came to bed last night.

Caroline rolled her eyes and ran her fingers through her hair.

Damn it. I don't know why, something strange happened.

Marik put his hand on top of hers and looked at her compassionately.

What happened?

Caroline went on to tell him how she had been brushing her teeth, blacked out and came

too out by the pool.

Hmmm, that's definitely odd. Maybe you were sleepwalking? I read somewhere that

sleepwalking can be brought on by stress, and last nights ordeal definitely was stressful.

Caroline nodded her head.

You're probably right. Tany couldn't sleep either, so it makes sense

Marik traced the wedding ring on her finger with his fingertip and smiled.

I know living with Malik isn't easy, but just remember how much I love you....no matter

what.

Caroline smiled back at him and cupped his cheek with her hand.

You're so damn sexy Marik. Thank you for being a great husband.

Suddenly, Malik burst into the kitchen.

Hey, is that coffee done ye........Caroline. There you are. Where the fuck were you last

night? He instantly noticed Duke was sleeping at the table and glared

Caroline bit into her bottom lip nervously.

Marik got up and stood between them and put his hand on Caroline's shoulder

protectively.

It's okay Malik, calm down. She slept in one of the spare rooms.

Malik lowered his eyes and glared. He didn't say another word as he poured himself a cup

of coffee and left the kitchen.

After he was gone, Caroline hugged Marik tightly.

Thank you She whispered into his ear.

Marik kissed her cheek and nodded.

Anytime, honey. Now you'd better go get dressed. Seto Kaiba is suppose to stop in

today.

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Later that afternoon, Caroline decided to go out and do some grocery shopping. Bakura

volunteered to go with her to keep Malik quiet, but he had an alterior motive. He knew if

he went along to the store, he'd be able to coax her into buying what he wanted.

Are you coming or not! Caroline yelled from the foyer.

Hold on, I'll be right there. I need to find my other shoe Bakura yelled back.

He searched and searched, but his shoe was nowhere in sight. He looked all over, but with

no success.

Damn it he growled to himself as he walked down the hall. He was passing Yami and

Yugi's room and heard something making a strange noise. He decided to peek in and see

what is was. He spotted Bakura the dog on the bed chewing on something dark. He

stepped closer and realized it was his shoe.

Ra-damned mongrel! That's not yours! I should banish your mangy ass to the shadows!

he hissed as he snatched up his gnawed up shoe. The little dog looked up at him with it's

big brown innocent eyes.

Bakura growled and stomped out of the room.

You're fucking beast is going to die Yami! he yelled as he hurried out the door. As he

was walking out to the garage, a long black limousine pulled into the driveway. Bakura

walked over by Caroline, trying to get his chewed up shoe on the whole way.

Looks like Kaiba's here Caroline pointed out.

More of a reason for us to leave Bakura retorted sharply as he got into the car.

Caroline continued to watch as Kaiba stepped out.

Someone else is with him...........I wonder if that's his new girlfriend

Bakura looked back and stared.

She looks familiar

I'll be right back Caroline said to Bakura quickly as she rushed over to greet Kaiba and

his friend.

Hey Kaiba! Who's your friend? Caroline ask with a big grin.

Kaiba straightened out his long black trench coat and smiled.

Caroline, this is Ann, my girlfriend.

Caroline smiled brightly.

Hi Ann, I think I remember you......aren't you the head of Kaiba's legal team?

Anna smiled back.

Yes. I am. Ann Silver is my name.

Caroline glanced back at Bakura in the car waiting, and than looked back at Kaiba and

Ann.

It's great seeing you both again. Bakura and I were just leaving. If you walk through that

gate and take a left, it'll take you to the pool where everybody else is hanging out.

Thank you. Kaiba nodded as he and Ann started walking toward the gate. Caroline

rushed back to her car and got inside.

Well Kura, let's roll. Hey, what's up with that gnarly looking shoe of yours?

Bakura made a sour face.

That Ra-damned dog did it

Caroline chuckled and patted his leg.

That's why I have a cat.

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Back in the Underworld

Anubis watched on as the situation at the Ishtar home progressed.

You shall feel the full fury of my revenge Malik, Bakura and Yami. Nobody locks the

great Anubis up and gets away with it! he hissed.

SLAVES! Come forth! Have you finished the task I assigned you?

N-N.....No sir.......but we're almost done The one replied nervously.

Pathetic mortals. Hurry up! For time is running short! If you wish to ever see the mortal

realm again you'll quicken your pace! MWA-HAHAHA!

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I decided to change the title to the story a little.....you'll see why in a few chapters. I know this one seems to be starting out very slow, but everything will make sense very soon. I promise!

Next chapter: a few new characters will be introduced

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Oh yeah, notice I changed the title? I thought it fit what I have schemed up a little better, sorry if it confused anyone!

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