Devil's Sanctuary (Through Hell and Back for More)

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Warning: Swearing, vulgarity

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***Somewhere in East L.A.***

A tall, slender woman, wearing a flowing black and gold cloak (similar to the ones Marik's

rare hunters fancied), walked into the candle lit room. She joined three men sitting at a

small table. They donned long black and gold cloaks similar to the womans. She propped

her elbows on up on the table and pressed her fingertips together infront of her.

So you have met the other two bands on the tour, tell me, what did you think of them

Ammut?

Ammut shook his head and removed the hood of his cloak.

Very amusing. You may refer to me by my true name when we are amongst ourselves.

The woman nodded her head.

Very well. I shall refer to you by your true name, Anubis. Now answer my question I

stated previously.

Anubis laughed wickedly.

The band Thunder Crush poses no threat to our plan. The four of them put together have

the intelligence of a fig. Even though I do not foresee them interfering, we still need to

keep a low profile. Even ignoramus's as they can foil everything.

The woman nodded her head.

I see. Tell me more about the other band now, Trial by Nightmare. I am keen on hearing

your observations of them.

Anubis cleared his throat.

They pose no threat, I promise you that. Once we have rid ourselves of Marik Ishtar,

Yugi Motou and Ryou Bakura, it will be very simple to vanquish their darks, Yami, Malik

and Bakura.

Anubis slammed his fists down onto the table with a loud thud.

They will pay for what they did to me!

The woman shook her head.

Losing your temper will only obstruct our progress. We need to focus, and not let

emotions get in our way.

Anubis took a deep breath and nodded.

You are correct.

The woman got out of her seat and walked over to a window and peered out into the dark

street just below. She let out a quite sigh.

Soon it will all come together.

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***The Roxy***

I CANT BELIEVE THESE GUYS! ARE THEY INSANE? Ryou yelled over

the noise to Tany.

HUH? WHAT WAS THAT YOU SAID RYOU? I CAN'T FUCKING HEAR YOU!

she replied.

Ryou pushed his way through te crowd until he was next to Tany.

Why don't we take advantage of these backstage passes and watch the show from side

stage. Ryou grinned.

Tany nodded her head eagerly. She'd already had someone's beer spilled on her, and the

guy next to her smelled of body odor and extremely fermented beer.

The two of them pushed their way to the backstage entrance and escaped the confines of

the unruly mosh pit.

Meanwhile, Duke was busy turning up the charm with the local ladies. He

impressed them not only with his good looks and bold personality, but also with his

successes. Not only was he the bassist for Trial by Nightmare, he was also the creator of a

world renown dice game. Girls were enamored him, and he was loving every minute of it.

Yugi and Yami were having fun watching the Thunder Crush show from a safe distance

up at the bar. Yugi couldn't help but laugh at Yami. Women kept coming up and asking if

they were brothers, and their response was always the same.

Yes we are, Yami just doesn't like admitting it because I'm the better looking one

Marik sat alone at a table for two drinking himself into a stooper. Yugi noticed

Marik's remoteness and felt compelled to go talk with him.

Yami? Do you mind if I go talk to Marik? He looks pretty lonely over there.

Yami peered over at Marik and than back looked at Yugi.

I don't mind, just don't leave me here by myself too long.

Yugi smiled brightly as he got off his bar stool.

No prob, I'll make it quick.

Yugi took his drink and walked over to Marik.

Mind if I join you Ishtar? Yugi ask politely.

Marik looked up at him and sighed.

It's fine.

Yugi sat down quickly and looked up at Thunder Crush playing on the stage.

They're good, we're really gonna have to bust our asses to top them on the tour.

Marik nodded his head nonchalantly.

he said despondently.

I heard they just got done touring in Japan a few weeks ago.

Marik said without really listening.

Yugi nervously tapped his fingers on the table. Marik wasn't making starting a

conversation easy.

So where's Malik tonight? Yugi ask, trying to get Marik's attention.

Marik responded like absently.

Yugi chuckled lightly.

Earth to Marik......are you doing okay?

Marik looked up and shook his head.

Not really

Yugi nodded his head sympathetically.

Is it because of Caroline?

Marik just shrugged his shoulders.

Yugi sensed that Marik wasn't going to open up to him, so he tried a different approach.

Hey, remember when you guys lit me on fire a few years ago?

A small smile crept across Marik's face.

Yeah, that was funny. Why do you ask?

Yugi smiled, pleased with himself for making progress.

No reason why, I just wanted to get more than 2 words out of you.

Marik rolled his eyes and smiled.

Thanks Yugi

Yugi smiled back at him.

C'mon Marik, join me and Yami up at the bar.

Marik shook his head.

I think I'd rather just stay here.

Yugi shrugged his shoulders and started walking away.

Suit yourself.

As Yugi was leaving, a woman with short reddish brown hair approached the table. Marik

was staring down at his hands, and didn't even sense her approach.

Hello? Do I know you? she ask curiously.

Startled, Marik sat up and looked at her.

Uh....no, I don't think so. he replied.

The woman took a closer look at Marik.

Wait, I know where I know you from. You're that drunk guy from the Seventh Veil last

night! The one from that band!

Marik shook his head adamantly.

That was not me....it was my, uh.......jackass cousin.

The women nodded her head,

Oh...my mistake, you look so alike! Sorry, I'll be going

The woman started to walk away, but Marik stopped her.

No, wait..........don't go. Have a seat.

//Now you can hear exactly what when on last night// Marik said sharply to Malik

through their mind link.

//Lovely// Malik groaned from the confines of his soul room.

The woman sat down at the table with Marik and smiled at him.

Marik smiled back.

So are you a dancer at the club? he ask.

The woman nodded her head.

Yes, I am. I dance under the stagename , but my real name is Tamara.

My name is Marik, Marik Ishtar. he replied with a conceded grin.

So tell me.....Tamara...was my cousin up to his old shenanigans last night?

Tamara nodded her head.

OH yes.....he was a riot! The other girls were literally fighting over who got him next!

Marik raised his eyebrow

Really now. That's interesting.

//Knock it off Marik// Malik growled through their mind link.

What do you mean by who got him next, exactly? Marik continued, against Malik's will.

Dancing for him, and his friends too. Tamara replied.

Friends? As in plural, there was more than 1? Marik ask curiously.

//I thought you said Yami was the only one with me// Malik scoffed.

//Shut up, maybe there's more to this than we think// Marik replied.

Yes, he was there with 3 other guys. Tamara elaborated.

Marik listened to her attentively.

THREE guys? What did they look like?

Tamara thought back.

One had crazy blond, black and red spiky hair and was kinda short. The other two were

tall and had long black hair. We liked the first guy, but the other two scared us a little.

Marik squinted his eyes.

Did you catch their names?

Tamara shook her head.

No, sorry.......we don't normally learn our customers names.

That's fine Marik retorted.

I was pretty shocked when I heard Connie got paid to give your cousin a hummer

Marik squinted his eyes again.

A what?

Tamara's cheeks flushed a shade pinker. She giggled before she spoke.

A hummer is a blow job.

Marik made a face at Tamara,

Who paid her?

Tamara shrugged her shoulders,

I don't know for sure, but I heard a rumor it was the two freaky guys.

//HA! SEE! I'm innocent!// Malik exclaimed.

//Maybe......shut up for a minute// Marik replied.

It's good that you told me that Tamara......you see, Malik's wife left him over this.

//Oh sure, rub it in now......asshole// Malik grunted.

Tamara bit her bottom lip,

I'm sorry to hear that......look, I'm suppose to meet a friend here, I better get going

Marik stood up and smiled at her.

Very well

//Something strange is going on// Malik stated.

//I'm thinking exactly that// Marik replied.

Marik walked over to Yugi and Yami and sat down.

I see you finally decided to join us Yugi grinned.

Marik nodded his head.

You'll never guess who I just talked to.

Yami ask in a low voice.

A girl that was at the Seventh Veil last night........why don't we step outside for a few

minutes. You're not going to believe this....

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I wonder who the two other guys are! Yugi exclaimed after Marik told him and Yami

what he'd learned about the Seventh Veil incident out in the parking lot.

I don't know, but something isn't right Yami said sternly.

Malik had left his soulroom and was now sitting on the hood of somebody's car.

Something definitely is wrong. At least we know it wasn't our fault we acted like such

idiots though. I just wish I could explain it to Caroline.

Yami shook his head.

Evil forces must be at work again.

Oh great.....not another round Malik groaned.

Yugi bit his bottom lip nervously.

Yami? How do we fight something we don't know anything about?

Yami took a deep breath.

I don't know Yugi......I just don't know.

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I had a great time tonight, I can't wait to rub it into Bakura's face for not coming along.

Tany laughed as she and Ryou walked out to the car.

He certainly missed a great show. Ryou replied.

Hey! Wait up! Duke shouted from behind them.

Ryou and Tany turned around and smiled.

Hey look! It's Cassanova himself! Tany laughed.

Duke held his hands up infront of himself in mock surrender as he approached the car.

Can I help the fact I was born so good looking?

Tany rolled her eyes and continued walking toward the car.

Look at that.....Marik and Yugi are already out here Ryou said as they got in eyeshot of

the vehicle.

They quickened their pace and met up with their cohorts at the car.

Hey Malik....Yami Ryou nodded as they approached.

Can we go get something to eat? Duke ask as he opened the car door.

Where do you wanna go? Yugi asked eagerly.

Tany and Ryou shouted in unison.

Shit. Does this mean I have to go back into my soul room? Malik whined.

Hey guys! Hold on! Scottie McNeil yelled as he ran toward them.

What's up Scottie? Yugi ask.

We're all heading over to Dave's ma's for an after bar party, you guys wanna come?

The group looked at each other with willing faces.

Will there be food? Duke ask.

Hell yeah, Dave's ma is the best cook. She's always got something good stashed away.

Scottie said ardently.

We're there Yugi finalized.

Cool, we'll be done loading up our gear in a few minutes. You can follow us there.

Can we ride with you? Marik ask looking over at Yami.

Scottie laughed and nodded his head.

Sure, I don't see a problem with that.

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(after the afterbar party at Dave the bassist's mothers house)

Wow, Scottie wasn't lying, Dave's mom is an awesome cook! Duke exclaimed as he

licked the frosting off a cupcake he'd walked out with.

Those cream puffs were amazing Ryou agreed.

Yugi stretched his arms and yawned,

Holy shit, the sun is almost up, I didn't realize we stayed out so late

What time is it anyway? Marik ask curious.

Ryou looked at his watch,

Quarter after 5

Holy shit, we'd better get home. Bakura's probably lost somewhere in that house looking

for the bathroom! Tany laughed as she got in the car.

After everybody was in the car, Marik started it up and sped toward home.

Hey, turn on some tunes Duke suggested.

Marik turned on the radio and started changing the radio stations.

//Hey turn it back, I think I heard a familiar voice// Malik said to Marik through their mind

link.

Marik turned back the stations until he got to the one Malik wanted.

You're on KSEC, and you're listening to the Howard Snow show. We'll be right back

after a couple of commercials The deejay announced.

Hayward Snow, this guy is a riot Marik laughed. He has all these famous people on his

show. He makes them answer all sorts of personal questions. Like, How big are your

balls, Let's see who he's grilling today.

A couple minutes later, Hayward Snow took to the microphone again.

Okay, we're back. You guys out there in listenerland have no clue how hard it is for me

to concentrate right now. Today we're talking to four gorgeous models. All four are either

dating, used to date, married too or are divorced from rockstars. These women are flat out

hot guys.....

Oh hush Hayward a woman with a southern drawl in her voice laughed.

That was Nikki Kaye, the girlfriend of Vince Keil, the drummer for Overdrive. Tell me

Nikki, since you're the most talkative out of all you lovely ladies, what's it like sleeping

with the drummer for a well known rock band? Hayward replied.

Holy crap, this guy IS pretty blunt Tany laughed.

Marik nodded his head.

Yeah, he's ruthless. I've heard him bring people to tears on occasion

Shhh, this is funny! Ryou chuckled.

So he's got a small penis? Hayward ask blatantly.

I can't lie to ya'll......he's hung like a fly. Nikki laughed.

Well their you have it folks, Vince Keil has no penis. That's very interesting, you see, I

have no penis either. It's so small my wife wears bifocals to bed at night.

They have operations for that you know a new girl laughed.

I know, but I've heard horror stories about them Lynnie. I've adjusted to life with a very

small penis.

I'd hate it if I was married to a guy with a small thingy. another girl added.

I feel so loved. That was Rennea Robbins and before her Lynnie Phillips. Tell the

listeners you're current situations with a rockstar.

I'm divorced from Brett Wylde, lead singer of Candisexx. Rennea announced.

And I'm the ex-girlfriend of Mark Michaels, guitarist for Pulsar.

Boy I'd love to bang you all Hayward said out of nowhere.

You're a freak a new voice joined in the conversation.

Well well, she does talk! That was Caroline Ishtar everybody out there listening. I'm not

kidding, this woman hasn't said a single word since she arrived. She's currently

MARRIED to a rockstar. So tell us Caroline, who exactly ARE you married to, hmm?

Hayward responded.

Marik Ishtar, Trial by Nightmare's singer

HOLY O' SHIT Marik exclaimed as he pulled into his driveway.

I think we found your wife, Ishtar Duke laughed.

I'm going down to that studio right now to talk to her. Marik said firmly.

Okay, we'll see you later Ryou nodded as they exited the car. Marik took off as soon as

they were all out safely and headed to the KSEC studios. Malik left his soul room and

joined Marik in the car. They both listened closely to their wife on the radio.

Tell us about a day in the life of the Ishtars Caroline, what's it like? Hayward ask.

Oh gods Hayward, it's fuc-oops, can't say that on the air-it's like living with a person

with D-I-D.

Split personality? Hayward ask.

Yes. You see, Marik is a really great guy. He's fun, he's easy going, and he's not hard on

the eyes too look at. It's his darker half that annoys me.....his darkside is depressing,

bossy, and a complete slut!.

Malik pouted out his bottom lip.

I'm not any of those things!

Marik feigned a laugh.

I'm not going to say anything

Malik shook his head and looked away. They continued to listen to the radio as Marik

drove.

So does Marik have a little penis? Hayward ask.

Caroline began to laugh.

He's got enough

Enough? Does that mean he's small? Can you tell us how big it is in inches? Hayward

prodded.

Oh gods......shi- oops-crap, it's........

She better tell the truth Malik groaned.

....it's bigger than most guys, okay? I never actually slapped a tape measurer to it

You're avoiding my question Mrs. Ishtar. Hayward laughed.

Oh kiss my butt Hayward. You're a pervert.....are you gay or something? What do you

care how big my husbands pecker is? Caroline retorted.

Yeah! Our wife kicks ass! Malik cheered.

We're almost there Marik nodded as he pulled into a parking ramp.

Marik drove around for a few minutes until he found a parking spot. He and Malik got out

of the car and took the elevator up to the radio stations offices.

You're not going into your soul room, why? People might get scared if they see us

together. Marik ask on their way up.

Malik lowered his eyes.

Scaring people is fun.

Marik shook his head and chuckled.

The elevator opened and they were met by the sight of a secretary working at a desk.

May I help you? she asked as she looked up.

Where's my wife! Malik growled as they walked out.

What my friend meant to say was, please direct us to the Hayward Snow show. My wife

is on the air right now, and I want to surprise her. You see, I just got back from Egypt and

I miss her dearly.

Down that hall, 3rd door to your left. the secretary replied, keeping a cautious eye on

Malik.

Thank you m'am Marik smiled.

Malik and Marik hurried down the hall and stopped infront of the studio door. There was

a red light with the words on air above the door.

I think that means we shouldn't go in Marik pointed out.

Like I really give a shit Malik scoffed as he opened the door and walked inside.

Looks like we have company Hayward announced.

Caroline pulled off her headphones and stood up.

What the HELL are you doing here!

Hayward Snow licked his lips as the Ishtars' exchanged dirty glares.

"We need to break for a a few words from our sponsers, but it looks like our next segment is gearing up to be a doozie, stay tuned!"

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So have a managed to confuse anybody yet? Any ideas who the lead singer of Esoteric is?????

*evil grin*

PLUSHIES FOR EVERYBODY!!!!! I'm in a good mood today, I don't know why, but I am, LOL

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Tanya Maxwell: A request for more leather clad Bakura........consider it done!drools **hands Tanya a Bakura plushie wearing tight red leather devil costume** CLUNK!

MarikzAngel: Um.....*evil laugh* Maybe! **hands MarikzAngel Winged Dragon of Ra plushie**

DreamingChild: It's been ASS-BITING cold here too! **hands DreamingChild Tommy Vercetti plushie** GTA-Vice City Rules!!!

Seto's Lover Girl: ***SQUEE!!!!*** New reviewer! I'm so 'cited!!! **hands Seto's lover girl a Blue Eyes White Dragon plushie** If you get time, go back and read my story Trial by Nightmare.....It's long, but it'll give you more of an idea where Devil's Sanctuary is coming from.