I don't own Yugioh
(A/N: Thanks for the reviews ^^)
Millions of thoughts raced through Yami's mind as he headed for the screams coming from the old cottage. All of them revolved around Téa. He was worried for her safety. He never felt this before; maybe it was because his perception of her has changed from a friend to something more than that. Yami raced through the doors of the cottage. His heart almost skipped a beat when he saw Téa kneeled on the floor with all the colours drained from her face. Yami went to her aid but he too was shocked to see what was in the storage. A dried corpse hanged from the ceiling of the room. Téa cried into Yami's shoulder as he held her close. He was speechless. Ai, Ryou and Seto came as well. Ryou was disturbed while Seto just went blank faced. Ai however, went to investigate. "From the percentage of dried parts, this body was here for quite a long time. However, for the correct date we need an autopsy. But this should be a female as the cloth is a dress. I don't think this is a homicide because the rope is poorly tied around her neck. If it was a homicide, the rope should be tied from the front, but this angle shows it was tied from the back meaning she did it herself," Ai said looking around the storage for other clues. Something about this corpse wasn't right; she repeated but didn't want to say that she also think there is a fifty percent chance of this being a homicide. "There is nothing else in here. What else did you see Téa?"
"Look in the room behind me," Téa said still can't calm her self down.
Ai walked in, everyone was shocked, except for Téa.
"Who did this?" asked an angry Yami.
"Don't know," said Ai walking around. She stopped at the lamp desk and picked up a diary. "But I'll bet this diary will give us a clue," she opened it up. The lock was broken; someone else had been here and looked at it before. Ai said to herself. "So what does it say?" asked Ryou as he looked over Ai's shoulder. "I would like to know too," said Téa releasing herself from Yami's hug after she had calmed herself. "It says: January 11, Today was hard, I had confessed my feelings to Katsuro, my classmate. His response broke my heart, he ran. One possible reason was there was someone in his past that he can't forget and remember. The car accident that happened when he was 15 left him with amnesia. I meet him in university, and liked him ever since he saved me from a gang fight. I'm now a senior, and have been his friend for more than five years. I thought his empty past would not get in the way. But I was wrong. When will he ever face the future?" Ai stopped, took a breath and kept going. "January 29, I tried to call him today, he didn't pick up. I went to his house, he didn't answer. He didn't come to school or told anyone where he went. I'm really worried. What happened?" "Wonder if she died because of him," said Ryou looking down at his feet. "So tragic," said Seto sarcastically. Téa and Ai gave him a look. "February 8, still no news of him, I am sick and tired of waiting. My friends decided to go to Holmes Bay for next week. I hope he'll make up his mind by then. If he still cannot forget 'that girl', then I might as well forget him. But something weird happened today, a present. It was a necklace of a heart made of crystals. On the silver that surrounds it was a phrase. A weird one: Secrets are to remain secret, forgive me. I wonder if this was from him," Ai closed the diary as soon as she finished. "The entries ended here. She must have stopped writing when she came here. But I don't see any note or letter. Now I wonder if this was a suicide," Ai said as she walked around observing the room. "What's this?" Téa pointed to an envelope nailed on the wall. "This must be the suicide note!" said Ai excitedly as she grabbed it. "What does it say?" asked Yami. "Dear Katsuro," Ai read as she walked toward the group. "By the time you read this I am probably dead. But my feelings will always stay true to you, no matter who you are. When I learned that you are my brother I was shocked. I never knew my father had another women in his life. I was upset of course but somehow I just can't force my self to see you as a brother, and forget my love for you. You must have known that before I confessed to you. I feel stupid. No matter what happens take care of yourself. I must congratulate you, and Hitomi. She must be something special to you before the accident. But you are my brother, and in love or not I will always treasure you. If you want to know the reason I decide to end this life, it was simple. I can't forget this love. But I knew it was wrong, so the only way out is for me to leave. I heard from Hitomi that necklace was from you. I would like to say thank you, not as your sister but as a friend. I also bought you a present, the necklace you gave me. I realize I can't take it with me. I hid it somewhere, the symbols will tell you where to find it. After you've seen it you'll know why I left this world," Something was wrong with this letter. There are two sets of writing here. One was at the beginning then it changed at the second part. The last part was the same as the first. This is somehow connected, Ai thought as she looked at Téa. "What a strange letter," Ryou said with a confused look. "Well, it seems that this girl fell in love with this guy, but it turns out that he was actually her brother. So to end her misery she killed herself. But I'm more interested in the pictures of Téa, the necklace she mentioned, and also this brother of hers," said Ai looking at the pictures.
"Why would anyone take pictures of Téa like a collector would with insects?" asked Yami disgusted. "Good question," said Téa looking more carefully at them. "Better questions is when did this girl die, when did her brother found out, and where is the necklace. Everything is connected. One puzzle has many pieces," said Ai looking at Téa. "And how do they relate to me," said Téa in a serious tone. "We'll search for the necklace together. It is too dangerous to search alone," said Ai walking out of the room followed by the rest. "This better be worth it," said Seto. "It will," replied Ai. They had found the symbols thanks to Téa since she saw them before. The symbols were shapes. There are hearts, stars, moons, suns, squares, and triangles. It didn't take long for Ai to figure out the message in them. Soon they were lead to the bathroom on the first floor. It only had a mirror. But the mirror was cracked. Some tiles were missing since it was so small Ai, Téa, and Yami went inside while Ryou and Seto waited out side and to make sure no one is coming. "Look at this," said Yami as he pointed to a set of symbols carved on a tile. "It translates into Look underneath the image of you," said Ai "This must mean the mirror," perked up Téa as she looked at it. To her horror she saw words, faint words. "Smart trick," said Ai looking at it also. "To forget is to forgive, in death I forget. Promise me don't chose death in order to protect her. Live to protect her. For if she was important as you were to me, then death is painful," read Téa. "What does it mean?" asked a puzzled Seto since he was not familiar with love. "It means that something happened here between the people here, and this has something to do with the necklace and Téa," said Ai. "Téa?" asked Ryou, Seto, and Yami at the same time. An awkward silence passed by. "Yes," said Ai. "But the necklace is gone. The tile that it was in is open. Which means someone took it out," "Who?" asked Téa. "You," said Ai starring at Téa. All the colours had drained from her face. "What?" "That's right Téa. You took it out when you visited here with Yugi in third grade. I found out by estimating the time of death, looking at the pictures, and also I noticed the two marking of two children. I realised I had seen them before. One picture was of you and Yugi making height marking on a tree in school. The marking matched. You must have been playing a game when you noticed the tile is loose. You probably took the necklace as some kind of treasure. Now someone is going after you to get it back," smirked Ai. "But I don't remember," said Téa trying to think. "Yugi does," said Yami. A bright light pierced the room and Yugi was starring at Téa with teary eyes. "I am sorry Téa. If it wasn't for my stupid idea of hide and seek you would never have found that dreaded necklace. And you won't be the target of whoever that wants it back no matter what it takes," cried Yugi. Téa looked down at him and without warning she hugged him. "Its not your fault," said Téa quietly. "Lets go back to the cottage. Its already dark," said Ai.
-At the hotel-
Serenity raced through the students as she looked for her brother. Her heart was hung on a string that will fall anytime soon if her brother was not in sight. A voice called her.
"Tristan!" cried Serenity as she ran for him.
"What's the matter?" asked Tristan worried.
"Where is Joey?"
"He's fine, He is talking on the phone with Mai. But it's Yugi and Téa that's missing," Tristan regret mentioning Yugi's name since Serenity was with him now.
"Yugi? Is he alright?"
"I don't know," said Tristan avoiding her eyes.
"Tristan," she started " I have to tell you something," she took a long breath and made sure he was listening.
"What is it?"
"It was a fraud," said Serenity in a whisper.
"What?" asked a somewhat happy Tristan.
"You see, Yugi thought that Téa would notice him if he dated someone. So he asked me to help him out. But Téa didn't notice him in 'that' way. But after the incident he told me to stop because he was worried for Téa. I told him that I'd always be there to give him advice if he needs it. And also," she trailed off.
"And?"
"And also, this was to get your attention,"
Tristan had nothing to say. He wanted to tell her he felt the same way but he was shocked. Serenity felt stupid for saying it and decided to run. But Tristan grabbed her into a hug.
"I feel the same way too," he whispered.
"Tristan, you're biding my patience," said Joey with a hint of annoyance and anger. The two didn't realize he was standing there all along, including the confession.
"Joey!" said Serenity as she jumped on him.
"I miss you too Serenity,"
"Joey is something wrong?"
"Yeah, the police arrived and told them that a storm was coming and there was no way to reach Holmes Bay today. We'll have to see what tomorrow brings,"
"Hope they're okay,"
-At the cottage-
All five teens were hungry and sleepy. They sat in the living room around the fireplace thanks to Yugi and Ryou collection enough sticks. Téa was speechless after what happened. She looked into the fire and had flashbacks of that necklace. But she doesn't remember where she put it. The night came a few hours ago. It was completely dark. Something made her feel uncomfortable sitting here.
"I'm going to sleep," she said as she walked to her room.
"You can use the bathroom first Téa," said Ai.
Téa nodded as she came down with her bag full of her stuff. She walked in the bathroom. It was much newer than the other one. She looked in the mirror, she felt sad for some reason. She opened her bag and found a picture of the gang. Yugi and Serenity was in the front. Téa was behind them. She looked at the couple; anger and jealousy came boiling up her mind. She found another one; it was the same one but with Yami in place of Yugi. She looked at it and smiled. The other Yugi. No, it's not yugi it's Yami. She whispered his name one more time.
"Yugi, do you remember anything about the necklace?" asked Ai, she was very serious.
"Yes, but faintly. I remember Téa hid it somewhere. But I'm not quite sure where,"
"But why would anyone stalk Téa to get it back?" asked Ryou.
"That's right, that person could just ask," said Seto with his eyes closed obviously pleased with his intelligence.
"Its simple,"
"How simple?" the guys asked.
"The person is either a psychopath or has a past of mental torment," said Ai expressionlessly as if it was no big deal.
"What! You mean a psychopath could be after Téa?" shouted Yugi.
"Shut it! Or else that person might hear us!" hissed Ai.
"Who?" asked Ryou.
"The person who was watching us. I feel it. That person never left," said Ai looking outside to the darkness. She noticed a figure quickly moving away to hide behind the trees.
"I don't think its wise to sleep alone tonight," Ai said.
"I'm not sharing a room with anyone," Seto replied with a straight no.
"Fine then Mr. CEO. Ryou can share a room with me. And Yugi will protect Téa" Ai smiled, a bit too evil.
"You mean me and Téa are going to share a room!" Yugi almost jumped up in surprise, happiness, and a little embarrassed.
"Yes, unless you would like to change,"
"No, its fine. I will protect Téa,"
"Good then its settled. Oh and Kaiba, if you get killed don't come back and haunt us. It was your fault,"
-In the woods-
"Did you see them?" A dark figure said to the reflection in the broken mirror. The expression changed from dark to one a bit more frightened and more innocent.
"Yes,"
"Good, then let us get her tonight"
"But she didn't do anything wrong. It wasn't her fault sweet Minako died,"
"Oh but she is. I heard it straight from Sharon that the murderer also took the necklace!"
"No it wasn't this girl! She was only in third grade!"
"I've been following her for years. Her father is Minako's father!"
"But that doesn't mean she'll kill!"
"I've seen her tried to kill her self before. She is good with that blade. And she went furious because she found out her father had an affair in third grade,"
"I still don't believe you. She is innocent!"
"I believe,"
"Where is the proof?"
"The necklace," smirked the figure as he took out an axe hiding in his cloak and walked off.
Millions of thoughts raced through Yami's mind as he headed for the screams coming from the old cottage. All of them revolved around Téa. He was worried for her safety. He never felt this before; maybe it was because his perception of her has changed from a friend to something more than that. Yami raced through the doors of the cottage. His heart almost skipped a beat when he saw Téa kneeled on the floor with all the colours drained from her face. Yami went to her aid but he too was shocked to see what was in the storage. A dried corpse hanged from the ceiling of the room. Téa cried into Yami's shoulder as he held her close. He was speechless. Ai, Ryou and Seto came as well. Ryou was disturbed while Seto just went blank faced. Ai however, went to investigate. "From the percentage of dried parts, this body was here for quite a long time. However, for the correct date we need an autopsy. But this should be a female as the cloth is a dress. I don't think this is a homicide because the rope is poorly tied around her neck. If it was a homicide, the rope should be tied from the front, but this angle shows it was tied from the back meaning she did it herself," Ai said looking around the storage for other clues. Something about this corpse wasn't right; she repeated but didn't want to say that she also think there is a fifty percent chance of this being a homicide. "There is nothing else in here. What else did you see Téa?"
"Look in the room behind me," Téa said still can't calm her self down.
Ai walked in, everyone was shocked, except for Téa.
"Who did this?" asked an angry Yami.
"Don't know," said Ai walking around. She stopped at the lamp desk and picked up a diary. "But I'll bet this diary will give us a clue," she opened it up. The lock was broken; someone else had been here and looked at it before. Ai said to herself. "So what does it say?" asked Ryou as he looked over Ai's shoulder. "I would like to know too," said Téa releasing herself from Yami's hug after she had calmed herself. "It says: January 11, Today was hard, I had confessed my feelings to Katsuro, my classmate. His response broke my heart, he ran. One possible reason was there was someone in his past that he can't forget and remember. The car accident that happened when he was 15 left him with amnesia. I meet him in university, and liked him ever since he saved me from a gang fight. I'm now a senior, and have been his friend for more than five years. I thought his empty past would not get in the way. But I was wrong. When will he ever face the future?" Ai stopped, took a breath and kept going. "January 29, I tried to call him today, he didn't pick up. I went to his house, he didn't answer. He didn't come to school or told anyone where he went. I'm really worried. What happened?" "Wonder if she died because of him," said Ryou looking down at his feet. "So tragic," said Seto sarcastically. Téa and Ai gave him a look. "February 8, still no news of him, I am sick and tired of waiting. My friends decided to go to Holmes Bay for next week. I hope he'll make up his mind by then. If he still cannot forget 'that girl', then I might as well forget him. But something weird happened today, a present. It was a necklace of a heart made of crystals. On the silver that surrounds it was a phrase. A weird one: Secrets are to remain secret, forgive me. I wonder if this was from him," Ai closed the diary as soon as she finished. "The entries ended here. She must have stopped writing when she came here. But I don't see any note or letter. Now I wonder if this was a suicide," Ai said as she walked around observing the room. "What's this?" Téa pointed to an envelope nailed on the wall. "This must be the suicide note!" said Ai excitedly as she grabbed it. "What does it say?" asked Yami. "Dear Katsuro," Ai read as she walked toward the group. "By the time you read this I am probably dead. But my feelings will always stay true to you, no matter who you are. When I learned that you are my brother I was shocked. I never knew my father had another women in his life. I was upset of course but somehow I just can't force my self to see you as a brother, and forget my love for you. You must have known that before I confessed to you. I feel stupid. No matter what happens take care of yourself. I must congratulate you, and Hitomi. She must be something special to you before the accident. But you are my brother, and in love or not I will always treasure you. If you want to know the reason I decide to end this life, it was simple. I can't forget this love. But I knew it was wrong, so the only way out is for me to leave. I heard from Hitomi that necklace was from you. I would like to say thank you, not as your sister but as a friend. I also bought you a present, the necklace you gave me. I realize I can't take it with me. I hid it somewhere, the symbols will tell you where to find it. After you've seen it you'll know why I left this world," Something was wrong with this letter. There are two sets of writing here. One was at the beginning then it changed at the second part. The last part was the same as the first. This is somehow connected, Ai thought as she looked at Téa. "What a strange letter," Ryou said with a confused look. "Well, it seems that this girl fell in love with this guy, but it turns out that he was actually her brother. So to end her misery she killed herself. But I'm more interested in the pictures of Téa, the necklace she mentioned, and also this brother of hers," said Ai looking at the pictures.
"Why would anyone take pictures of Téa like a collector would with insects?" asked Yami disgusted. "Good question," said Téa looking more carefully at them. "Better questions is when did this girl die, when did her brother found out, and where is the necklace. Everything is connected. One puzzle has many pieces," said Ai looking at Téa. "And how do they relate to me," said Téa in a serious tone. "We'll search for the necklace together. It is too dangerous to search alone," said Ai walking out of the room followed by the rest. "This better be worth it," said Seto. "It will," replied Ai. They had found the symbols thanks to Téa since she saw them before. The symbols were shapes. There are hearts, stars, moons, suns, squares, and triangles. It didn't take long for Ai to figure out the message in them. Soon they were lead to the bathroom on the first floor. It only had a mirror. But the mirror was cracked. Some tiles were missing since it was so small Ai, Téa, and Yami went inside while Ryou and Seto waited out side and to make sure no one is coming. "Look at this," said Yami as he pointed to a set of symbols carved on a tile. "It translates into Look underneath the image of you," said Ai "This must mean the mirror," perked up Téa as she looked at it. To her horror she saw words, faint words. "Smart trick," said Ai looking at it also. "To forget is to forgive, in death I forget. Promise me don't chose death in order to protect her. Live to protect her. For if she was important as you were to me, then death is painful," read Téa. "What does it mean?" asked a puzzled Seto since he was not familiar with love. "It means that something happened here between the people here, and this has something to do with the necklace and Téa," said Ai. "Téa?" asked Ryou, Seto, and Yami at the same time. An awkward silence passed by. "Yes," said Ai. "But the necklace is gone. The tile that it was in is open. Which means someone took it out," "Who?" asked Téa. "You," said Ai starring at Téa. All the colours had drained from her face. "What?" "That's right Téa. You took it out when you visited here with Yugi in third grade. I found out by estimating the time of death, looking at the pictures, and also I noticed the two marking of two children. I realised I had seen them before. One picture was of you and Yugi making height marking on a tree in school. The marking matched. You must have been playing a game when you noticed the tile is loose. You probably took the necklace as some kind of treasure. Now someone is going after you to get it back," smirked Ai. "But I don't remember," said Téa trying to think. "Yugi does," said Yami. A bright light pierced the room and Yugi was starring at Téa with teary eyes. "I am sorry Téa. If it wasn't for my stupid idea of hide and seek you would never have found that dreaded necklace. And you won't be the target of whoever that wants it back no matter what it takes," cried Yugi. Téa looked down at him and without warning she hugged him. "Its not your fault," said Téa quietly. "Lets go back to the cottage. Its already dark," said Ai.
-At the hotel-
Serenity raced through the students as she looked for her brother. Her heart was hung on a string that will fall anytime soon if her brother was not in sight. A voice called her.
"Tristan!" cried Serenity as she ran for him.
"What's the matter?" asked Tristan worried.
"Where is Joey?"
"He's fine, He is talking on the phone with Mai. But it's Yugi and Téa that's missing," Tristan regret mentioning Yugi's name since Serenity was with him now.
"Yugi? Is he alright?"
"I don't know," said Tristan avoiding her eyes.
"Tristan," she started " I have to tell you something," she took a long breath and made sure he was listening.
"What is it?"
"It was a fraud," said Serenity in a whisper.
"What?" asked a somewhat happy Tristan.
"You see, Yugi thought that Téa would notice him if he dated someone. So he asked me to help him out. But Téa didn't notice him in 'that' way. But after the incident he told me to stop because he was worried for Téa. I told him that I'd always be there to give him advice if he needs it. And also," she trailed off.
"And?"
"And also, this was to get your attention,"
Tristan had nothing to say. He wanted to tell her he felt the same way but he was shocked. Serenity felt stupid for saying it and decided to run. But Tristan grabbed her into a hug.
"I feel the same way too," he whispered.
"Tristan, you're biding my patience," said Joey with a hint of annoyance and anger. The two didn't realize he was standing there all along, including the confession.
"Joey!" said Serenity as she jumped on him.
"I miss you too Serenity,"
"Joey is something wrong?"
"Yeah, the police arrived and told them that a storm was coming and there was no way to reach Holmes Bay today. We'll have to see what tomorrow brings,"
"Hope they're okay,"
-At the cottage-
All five teens were hungry and sleepy. They sat in the living room around the fireplace thanks to Yugi and Ryou collection enough sticks. Téa was speechless after what happened. She looked into the fire and had flashbacks of that necklace. But she doesn't remember where she put it. The night came a few hours ago. It was completely dark. Something made her feel uncomfortable sitting here.
"I'm going to sleep," she said as she walked to her room.
"You can use the bathroom first Téa," said Ai.
Téa nodded as she came down with her bag full of her stuff. She walked in the bathroom. It was much newer than the other one. She looked in the mirror, she felt sad for some reason. She opened her bag and found a picture of the gang. Yugi and Serenity was in the front. Téa was behind them. She looked at the couple; anger and jealousy came boiling up her mind. She found another one; it was the same one but with Yami in place of Yugi. She looked at it and smiled. The other Yugi. No, it's not yugi it's Yami. She whispered his name one more time.
"Yugi, do you remember anything about the necklace?" asked Ai, she was very serious.
"Yes, but faintly. I remember Téa hid it somewhere. But I'm not quite sure where,"
"But why would anyone stalk Téa to get it back?" asked Ryou.
"That's right, that person could just ask," said Seto with his eyes closed obviously pleased with his intelligence.
"Its simple,"
"How simple?" the guys asked.
"The person is either a psychopath or has a past of mental torment," said Ai expressionlessly as if it was no big deal.
"What! You mean a psychopath could be after Téa?" shouted Yugi.
"Shut it! Or else that person might hear us!" hissed Ai.
"Who?" asked Ryou.
"The person who was watching us. I feel it. That person never left," said Ai looking outside to the darkness. She noticed a figure quickly moving away to hide behind the trees.
"I don't think its wise to sleep alone tonight," Ai said.
"I'm not sharing a room with anyone," Seto replied with a straight no.
"Fine then Mr. CEO. Ryou can share a room with me. And Yugi will protect Téa" Ai smiled, a bit too evil.
"You mean me and Téa are going to share a room!" Yugi almost jumped up in surprise, happiness, and a little embarrassed.
"Yes, unless you would like to change,"
"No, its fine. I will protect Téa,"
"Good then its settled. Oh and Kaiba, if you get killed don't come back and haunt us. It was your fault,"
-In the woods-
"Did you see them?" A dark figure said to the reflection in the broken mirror. The expression changed from dark to one a bit more frightened and more innocent.
"Yes,"
"Good, then let us get her tonight"
"But she didn't do anything wrong. It wasn't her fault sweet Minako died,"
"Oh but she is. I heard it straight from Sharon that the murderer also took the necklace!"
"No it wasn't this girl! She was only in third grade!"
"I've been following her for years. Her father is Minako's father!"
"But that doesn't mean she'll kill!"
"I've seen her tried to kill her self before. She is good with that blade. And she went furious because she found out her father had an affair in third grade,"
"I still don't believe you. She is innocent!"
"I believe,"
"Where is the proof?"
"The necklace," smirked the figure as he took out an axe hiding in his cloak and walked off.