I don't own Yugioh!
(A/N: so sorry it took a long time but I was banned from computer usage for a week since my report card came and it wasn't pretty. Now I am back and good news is I bought 3 Yugioh manga ^^ all about Yugi's memory world...) (P.S: I hate how the U.S gave Yami a super deep voice so I watch the Japanese version, so the Yami here as a nice boyish voice)
Ai froze as the figure walked closer. Her thoughts ran wild. She didn't know what to say or what to do. She was frozen. Ryou eyed her suspiciously.
"You know this person Ai?" He asked not taking his eyes off of the person who was getting closer.
"Yes," Ai said. Fear was shown on her face as the figure continued to walk toward them.
-Yami and Téa-
A hand grabbed her and pulled her in. Her thoughts whirled to the hooded figure. The only thing she could do was to bite him. The figure let go but grabbed her hands again and pulled her close into a hug. Téa knew this wasn't the hooded figure. The scent was familiar.
"Don't worry it's only me," Came the voice of Yami.
Téa immediately blushed. Staying in his arms a few more minuets made her feel guilty of mistaking him for that hooded freak. She turned around and faced him.
"I am so sorry," She started. Her eyes wondered to his hands and saw the bite mark. "I thought you were that hooded freak,"
"A misunderstanding," Yami said letting go of their hug and massaged his wound. "But it was my fault to have left you alone,"
"No problem!" Téa chirped. "So lets get going?"
Yami nodded. Téa and Yami turned their flashlight on. The cave was a downhill descent. There are rocks everywhere and the path wasn't smooth either. There are ledges and empty spaces. Yami took the lead. Carefully manoeuvring over the ledges and rocks he always looked back to see if Téa needs a hand. And of course she did at times. Suddenly an edge was coming into view. Yami walked over and pointed his flashlight downward it wasn't that tall. Yami didn't hesitate to jump and he landed safely on two feet. Téa however hesitated. She wasn't as athletic as Yami and certainly didn't know how to land on two feet when the downward jump was about 3.5 meters!
"Don't worry Téa," Yami reassured her and gestured her to jump.
"No way!" Téa said and backed away a little. She wasn't about to look like a fool in front of Yami.
"I promise you won't get hurt,"
"It's too high for me,"
"Don't worry I'll catch you,"
"And what if you missed?"
"I won't. I promise with all my heart," Yami said with a caring tone. Téa stepped back. Did he just say what I think he said? She asked herself. Of course she wouldn't doubt him. But Yami was the kind of person who cherished friendship more than anything else.
-Flashback-
"I won't let you die either Joey!" Yami said as the duel to their death begun.
Téa was strapped to her chair and watched in horror as the two best friends duelled. She couldn't stand either of them getting hurt but mostly Yami.
"Kaiba! Don't worry about me and stop the duel," She screamed. -End of Flashback-
Téa's heart ached as the memory came up. She remembered well of it too. Yami and Yugi was too busy worrying about Joey that they neglected her. Only to look at her once even though she was screaming for the duel to stop. Of course at that time she didn't mind. It was only after she reflected on the event that she knew it. Yami didn't like her more than a friend. In fact her status in his heart was lower than Joey's. At that Téa had to hold herself from crying. She wanted to tell her true feelings but she was scared.
"You go ahead Yami," she said. "I'll catch up. Let me have some time to overcome my fear,"
Yami was shocked. He didn't know why Téa wouldn't trust him.
"No!" Yami said firmly. "I won't leave you here,"
"Please!" Téa begged. She needed time alone. Her emotion over shadowed her fear of the cave. She wanted to embrace the darkness of it in fact. "Please. I will catch up. Just leave me alone,"
"But," Yami wanted to protest however stopped when he realized that Téa wasn't going anywhere. "How will you find me," he said softly though he hurt him a lot.
"Use this to make a mark along the wall," Téa said and threw a permanent marker down to him.
"But what happens if you are in danger?"
"I'll protect myself just like I did before," Téa said with bitterness in her voice. But it was a lie. At the pier it was Seto who saved her.
"No," Yami said again. "I can't do it,"
"Do what?"
"Leave you alone!" At that he jumped up and made his way up to the edge. "I can't leave you alone," He said firmly, grabbed her and jumped down.
"Yami!" Téa didn't complete her sentence before she was in his arms.
They got to the bottom safely. But Téa was fuming.
"I'm sorry Téa but I couldn't leave you alone," Yami said.
"You should have just left me alone!" A tear swelled up in Téa's eyes. The more she thought of the past, the incident at Domino Pier, virtual world, the more she wanted to run away from him. She hated him for not noticing her but loved him still. She was confused and couldn't control herself. Tears were following down her cheeks. Yami walked closer but Téa pushed him away. She wanted to tell him she wanted to get rid of her pain.
"Téa," Yami said with hurt in his voice.
Téa decided that she couldn't hold her emotion in anymore. She needed to tell him the truth.
"I," Téa started but something got her eyes. A shiny item was coming her way. Her eyes widen was she saw what it was, an axe. Téa backed away just in time as the axe hit the floor where she used to stand. Yami ran for her but someone was there first. It was the hooded figure. Téa screamed.
"Shut up!" the figure hissed and grabbed her.
"Let her go!" Yami shouted.
The figure let down his hood and grabbed the axe out of the ground with ease. In the light his features were visible. He had short black hair and a pair of freezing grey eyes. He wasn't old looking. In fact he looked like he was in his late 20s. He looked at the frightened tear filled girl in his arms. A smirk grew.
"Boy," He shouted to Yami as he brought his axe closer to Téa's face. "Do you love her?"
-Ai, Ryou, and Seto-
Ai walked over to the figure.
"Lieutenant Takagi," Ai said saluting to her superior.
The figure had blue hair. It was neat and his fringe hang loosely in front of his forehead in a controlled manner (A/N: Unlike some people *eyes Bakura*). His features are stone-like showing no possible emotion. He has slender navy blue eyes. He was full of confidence.
"You failed," His voice rang through the cave. He sounded like a 15- 17 year old.
"My apologies sir but the mission could not be carried out due to certain difficulties,"
"That is not important. The important thing is you failed the whole organization!"
Ai made no sound to fight back. She was helpless. Ryou confused decided to end the conversation.
"Stop it," He shouted and stepped in front of Ai. "Who exactly are you? And what is this organization and mission you are talking about?"
"I am Lieutenant Takagi Kiyoshi,"
"You are in the army?" Ryou asked.
"No," smirked Kiyoshi.
"He is in the same organization as Ai," Seto said walking closer as well. "So which organization is that?"
"Ever heard of the term K.D?"
"Isn't that some kind of a kid brand?" Seto asked.
"No," Ai said quietly. "It stands for Kill and Destroy. It is a secrete code we use. The organization called its self the Imperial Guardians. It was founded by one of the royals in the feudal period,"
Both Ryou and Seto was shocked.
"Kill and Destroy?" Ryou stuttered.
"The organization is a secrete assassins group. Lieutenant Takagi is head of group A. Top projects are handed to group A because only the best gets into this group. I was on one of those projects," Ai said.
"Yes, but you failed," Kiyoshi said no change in his voice.
"I couldn't do it!" Ai shouted back.
Smack! Kiyoshi slapped Ai hard.
"You are not allowed to talk back," Kiyoshi said with his cold eyes staring at Ai. It was like he was not human. No emotions in his gaze, like a robot.
"Yes sir," Ai said not turning her head.
"What's your problem!" Ryou said, as he couldn't stand it anymore.
"Its none of your business!" Kiyoshi said and turned to Ai. "You say you couldn't do it, why?"
"Because there are too many innocent people involved,"
"Your mission was to kill no matter what the consequence. You were taught that,"
"But after being with normal teenagers I've realized how much damage it would be if I were to complete the mission," Ai fought hard to held back her tears. "After finding friends,"
"Their life is not your problem!"
"It is too!" Ai said somewhat childish. "They are my friends!"
"You were not taught to care! There is no such thing as friendship. If this continues you will be retrained!"
"Do as you wish," Ai said coldly. "There is nothing in my memory worth saving!"
"As you wish," Kiyoshi said.
Silence, something Ryou wanted and got. He was utterly perplexed by the argument between Ai and Kiyoshi. Ryou picked up something odd about this argument. It seemed that Ai was talking to Kiyoshi in a tone that was only used between friends. But Kiyoshi on the other hand used the formal tone. But after the friendship remark made by Kiyoshi, Ai's tone changed.
"What do you mean nothing is worth saving in your memory," Seto asked Ai. Something about that sentence was strange.
"To be retrained means to have all memory erased. Kind of like a computer where you delete the unwanted files. Then new information will be inputted. You will completely forget your past though," Ai said coolly. "To me there is nothing for me to cherish in my memory,"
"This is inhumane!" Ryou said not believing that such an organization exists.
"Who are targeted on these missions?" Seto asked stunned but only a little.
"Confidential," Kiyoshi replied.
"Can't let loose anything can you," Seto smirked. "Go well with your name,"
"I'll take that as a compliment," Kiyoshi shot back. (A/N: Kiyoshi can mean quiet/calm or purity. I used quiet/calm)
Ryou feeling the intensity between the edgy conversations stepped back. He too was interested in this organization but it seemed that Kiyoshi wouldn't slip a thing. So Ai was Ryou's best chance.
"So Ai, tell me more about the organization," Ryou asked quietly while the battle between Seto and Kiyoshi continued.
(A/N: The authoress has done it again another cliff-hanger for you! MUAHAHAHA I love cliff-hanger except when people don't update... *looks in the mirror and burst into tears* I am soo sorry for not updating! It wasn't my fault I didn't get all 90s on my report card, 70-80 was just not good enough :'( but I'll update I promise!)
(A/N: so sorry it took a long time but I was banned from computer usage for a week since my report card came and it wasn't pretty. Now I am back and good news is I bought 3 Yugioh manga ^^ all about Yugi's memory world...) (P.S: I hate how the U.S gave Yami a super deep voice so I watch the Japanese version, so the Yami here as a nice boyish voice)
Ai froze as the figure walked closer. Her thoughts ran wild. She didn't know what to say or what to do. She was frozen. Ryou eyed her suspiciously.
"You know this person Ai?" He asked not taking his eyes off of the person who was getting closer.
"Yes," Ai said. Fear was shown on her face as the figure continued to walk toward them.
-Yami and Téa-
A hand grabbed her and pulled her in. Her thoughts whirled to the hooded figure. The only thing she could do was to bite him. The figure let go but grabbed her hands again and pulled her close into a hug. Téa knew this wasn't the hooded figure. The scent was familiar.
"Don't worry it's only me," Came the voice of Yami.
Téa immediately blushed. Staying in his arms a few more minuets made her feel guilty of mistaking him for that hooded freak. She turned around and faced him.
"I am so sorry," She started. Her eyes wondered to his hands and saw the bite mark. "I thought you were that hooded freak,"
"A misunderstanding," Yami said letting go of their hug and massaged his wound. "But it was my fault to have left you alone,"
"No problem!" Téa chirped. "So lets get going?"
Yami nodded. Téa and Yami turned their flashlight on. The cave was a downhill descent. There are rocks everywhere and the path wasn't smooth either. There are ledges and empty spaces. Yami took the lead. Carefully manoeuvring over the ledges and rocks he always looked back to see if Téa needs a hand. And of course she did at times. Suddenly an edge was coming into view. Yami walked over and pointed his flashlight downward it wasn't that tall. Yami didn't hesitate to jump and he landed safely on two feet. Téa however hesitated. She wasn't as athletic as Yami and certainly didn't know how to land on two feet when the downward jump was about 3.5 meters!
"Don't worry Téa," Yami reassured her and gestured her to jump.
"No way!" Téa said and backed away a little. She wasn't about to look like a fool in front of Yami.
"I promise you won't get hurt,"
"It's too high for me,"
"Don't worry I'll catch you,"
"And what if you missed?"
"I won't. I promise with all my heart," Yami said with a caring tone. Téa stepped back. Did he just say what I think he said? She asked herself. Of course she wouldn't doubt him. But Yami was the kind of person who cherished friendship more than anything else.
-Flashback-
"I won't let you die either Joey!" Yami said as the duel to their death begun.
Téa was strapped to her chair and watched in horror as the two best friends duelled. She couldn't stand either of them getting hurt but mostly Yami.
"Kaiba! Don't worry about me and stop the duel," She screamed. -End of Flashback-
Téa's heart ached as the memory came up. She remembered well of it too. Yami and Yugi was too busy worrying about Joey that they neglected her. Only to look at her once even though she was screaming for the duel to stop. Of course at that time she didn't mind. It was only after she reflected on the event that she knew it. Yami didn't like her more than a friend. In fact her status in his heart was lower than Joey's. At that Téa had to hold herself from crying. She wanted to tell her true feelings but she was scared.
"You go ahead Yami," she said. "I'll catch up. Let me have some time to overcome my fear,"
Yami was shocked. He didn't know why Téa wouldn't trust him.
"No!" Yami said firmly. "I won't leave you here,"
"Please!" Téa begged. She needed time alone. Her emotion over shadowed her fear of the cave. She wanted to embrace the darkness of it in fact. "Please. I will catch up. Just leave me alone,"
"But," Yami wanted to protest however stopped when he realized that Téa wasn't going anywhere. "How will you find me," he said softly though he hurt him a lot.
"Use this to make a mark along the wall," Téa said and threw a permanent marker down to him.
"But what happens if you are in danger?"
"I'll protect myself just like I did before," Téa said with bitterness in her voice. But it was a lie. At the pier it was Seto who saved her.
"No," Yami said again. "I can't do it,"
"Do what?"
"Leave you alone!" At that he jumped up and made his way up to the edge. "I can't leave you alone," He said firmly, grabbed her and jumped down.
"Yami!" Téa didn't complete her sentence before she was in his arms.
They got to the bottom safely. But Téa was fuming.
"I'm sorry Téa but I couldn't leave you alone," Yami said.
"You should have just left me alone!" A tear swelled up in Téa's eyes. The more she thought of the past, the incident at Domino Pier, virtual world, the more she wanted to run away from him. She hated him for not noticing her but loved him still. She was confused and couldn't control herself. Tears were following down her cheeks. Yami walked closer but Téa pushed him away. She wanted to tell him she wanted to get rid of her pain.
"Téa," Yami said with hurt in his voice.
Téa decided that she couldn't hold her emotion in anymore. She needed to tell him the truth.
"I," Téa started but something got her eyes. A shiny item was coming her way. Her eyes widen was she saw what it was, an axe. Téa backed away just in time as the axe hit the floor where she used to stand. Yami ran for her but someone was there first. It was the hooded figure. Téa screamed.
"Shut up!" the figure hissed and grabbed her.
"Let her go!" Yami shouted.
The figure let down his hood and grabbed the axe out of the ground with ease. In the light his features were visible. He had short black hair and a pair of freezing grey eyes. He wasn't old looking. In fact he looked like he was in his late 20s. He looked at the frightened tear filled girl in his arms. A smirk grew.
"Boy," He shouted to Yami as he brought his axe closer to Téa's face. "Do you love her?"
-Ai, Ryou, and Seto-
Ai walked over to the figure.
"Lieutenant Takagi," Ai said saluting to her superior.
The figure had blue hair. It was neat and his fringe hang loosely in front of his forehead in a controlled manner (A/N: Unlike some people *eyes Bakura*). His features are stone-like showing no possible emotion. He has slender navy blue eyes. He was full of confidence.
"You failed," His voice rang through the cave. He sounded like a 15- 17 year old.
"My apologies sir but the mission could not be carried out due to certain difficulties,"
"That is not important. The important thing is you failed the whole organization!"
Ai made no sound to fight back. She was helpless. Ryou confused decided to end the conversation.
"Stop it," He shouted and stepped in front of Ai. "Who exactly are you? And what is this organization and mission you are talking about?"
"I am Lieutenant Takagi Kiyoshi,"
"You are in the army?" Ryou asked.
"No," smirked Kiyoshi.
"He is in the same organization as Ai," Seto said walking closer as well. "So which organization is that?"
"Ever heard of the term K.D?"
"Isn't that some kind of a kid brand?" Seto asked.
"No," Ai said quietly. "It stands for Kill and Destroy. It is a secrete code we use. The organization called its self the Imperial Guardians. It was founded by one of the royals in the feudal period,"
Both Ryou and Seto was shocked.
"Kill and Destroy?" Ryou stuttered.
"The organization is a secrete assassins group. Lieutenant Takagi is head of group A. Top projects are handed to group A because only the best gets into this group. I was on one of those projects," Ai said.
"Yes, but you failed," Kiyoshi said no change in his voice.
"I couldn't do it!" Ai shouted back.
Smack! Kiyoshi slapped Ai hard.
"You are not allowed to talk back," Kiyoshi said with his cold eyes staring at Ai. It was like he was not human. No emotions in his gaze, like a robot.
"Yes sir," Ai said not turning her head.
"What's your problem!" Ryou said, as he couldn't stand it anymore.
"Its none of your business!" Kiyoshi said and turned to Ai. "You say you couldn't do it, why?"
"Because there are too many innocent people involved,"
"Your mission was to kill no matter what the consequence. You were taught that,"
"But after being with normal teenagers I've realized how much damage it would be if I were to complete the mission," Ai fought hard to held back her tears. "After finding friends,"
"Their life is not your problem!"
"It is too!" Ai said somewhat childish. "They are my friends!"
"You were not taught to care! There is no such thing as friendship. If this continues you will be retrained!"
"Do as you wish," Ai said coldly. "There is nothing in my memory worth saving!"
"As you wish," Kiyoshi said.
Silence, something Ryou wanted and got. He was utterly perplexed by the argument between Ai and Kiyoshi. Ryou picked up something odd about this argument. It seemed that Ai was talking to Kiyoshi in a tone that was only used between friends. But Kiyoshi on the other hand used the formal tone. But after the friendship remark made by Kiyoshi, Ai's tone changed.
"What do you mean nothing is worth saving in your memory," Seto asked Ai. Something about that sentence was strange.
"To be retrained means to have all memory erased. Kind of like a computer where you delete the unwanted files. Then new information will be inputted. You will completely forget your past though," Ai said coolly. "To me there is nothing for me to cherish in my memory,"
"This is inhumane!" Ryou said not believing that such an organization exists.
"Who are targeted on these missions?" Seto asked stunned but only a little.
"Confidential," Kiyoshi replied.
"Can't let loose anything can you," Seto smirked. "Go well with your name,"
"I'll take that as a compliment," Kiyoshi shot back. (A/N: Kiyoshi can mean quiet/calm or purity. I used quiet/calm)
Ryou feeling the intensity between the edgy conversations stepped back. He too was interested in this organization but it seemed that Kiyoshi wouldn't slip a thing. So Ai was Ryou's best chance.
"So Ai, tell me more about the organization," Ryou asked quietly while the battle between Seto and Kiyoshi continued.
(A/N: The authoress has done it again another cliff-hanger for you! MUAHAHAHA I love cliff-hanger except when people don't update... *looks in the mirror and burst into tears* I am soo sorry for not updating! It wasn't my fault I didn't get all 90s on my report card, 70-80 was just not good enough :'( but I'll update I promise!)