Ch.5: To The Hospital!
Yami was silent as they headed down the stairs. He knew that the girl was some form of a White Mage, since she had cast a white magic spell. And, for some reason, she also felt very light to him. He looked at her face for a moment. He blushed ever so slightly. Yami felt his heart beat quicken for a moment. As sick as she looked, Phoenix was still beautiful. She had long, gorgeous lashes and her lips produced a small shine from her lipstick. It was then that Yami realized he was being ridiculous and quickened his pace. The others had to struggle a bit to keep up. //How can I think of such absurd things when someone's life is in danger? But I sense a light power from her. When she cast that healing spell, only holders of white magic can create such a charter spell without killing themselves. This girl must truly be a powerful being. I hope she is a good mage.// he shook his head in dismay. //What am I saying? Of course she must be a good sorceress if she was able to rip the evil from Ryou. But who was the wolf?// he analyzed it for a moment, and then realized. //Wait a minute! The black mage said that the girl was her sister. So, could that mean?!...// However, his thought was cut short as Ryou moaned in the background. He turned slowly, so he wouldn't fall. The others had apparently stopped too. Ryou was muttering something and everyone leaned in closely to try and hear. "W-white ma-gic. V-very p-power-ful. N-not an or-dinary g-girl. " Ryou then wretched and passed out again. Suddenly Tea said "Wait! How are we gonna check these two out of school?! It's not even time to go yet! Yugi looked at his watch. "Oh man! Its already 3! School is over already! I didn't even hear the bell ring!" Then Yugi stared at Yami. //Yami, do we have a lot of time on Ryou's part?// //No, Yugi, I'm afraid not. The yami spirit being ripped from his body caused him great pain. The girl's temperature is rising. If we don't get her to a hospital for treatment, she can and may die.// Yugi gasped. He couldn't bear thinking that either of them could die. It was at that point that he decided he would save them, no matter what it took. But then he realized a problem. //Yami, how are we gonna get to the hospital?! We don't have any way to get there!// //It's okay Yugi. I think our luck is about to get better.// With those words spoken, Yami suddenly bumped into Kaiba. He swiftly turned around about to give crap to whoever ran into him. Then his sapphire blue eyes fell on Yami and the others. He especially took note of the fact that Yami was carrying one of the new transfer students, and the others were carrying Ryou. Both of them looked in pretty bad shape. Kaiba raised an eyebrow then spoke. "What seems to be the problem here?" Yami seemed to relax a bit. "Long story, (A/N: No kidding! It's taken me 3 freakin months to write this stupid thing!) but we need to use your car." Kaiba's eyes hardened into the steel for a moment then subsided. "What do you need my limo for?" Yami looked in a bit of a hurry, he noted. The others had just come down the stairs and were staring at Kaiba while trying to support Ryou. Again, Kaiba raised an eyebrow. "Please, Kaiba. These two are dying and we need to get to a hospital to ensure their lives. I ask this of you as a respectable friend." Kaiba sighed. He didn't know what was going on, but he knew Yami certainly wasn't his friend. Although he was in debt to Yugi for saving his and his little brothers, (Mokuba) souls from Pegasus and countless other times. "Alright. I was just about to leave. Hurry up." Then he turned swiftly on his heel, his jacket flowing behind him. Yami walked up to the others. They all had the same look on their faces that said, 'What did Kaiba want?' Yami quickly spoke. "I just talked to Kaiba. He'll take us to the hospital, but we must hurry." Everyone looked relieved. That being said, they all jogged out to the parking lot where Kaiba was patiently waiting. "Get in, all of you." He said quietly. He shot a cold look at Joey, who didn't say anything, because he didn't want to mess up their favor. The others silently thanked him, then climbed in. Kaiba leaned toward the driver. "Change of plans. We're heading to the hospital." "Yes Mr. Kaiba. Right away." Yami carefully laid Phoenix down on one of the side seats and looked around for a cloth. He felt her forehead and snatched his hand away quickly. She felt like she was on fire! "Kaiba, please hurry. She's burning up terribly. She must be at least 107 degrees." Kaiba looked at him for a moment, then his eyes fell on Phoenix. "Hey, isn't that the girl that sat with you today? She ran off when this moron and I started fighting." Joey looked furious. "Kaiba you are really pushing my limit, but since you're doin us a favor, I'm not gonna say anything." He spat. Kaiba gave him a cold stare and turned his nose up. Yugi, sensing bad vibes, turned to Kaiba. "So, Kaiba...why did you let us come?" Kaiba turned his sapphire gaze on Yugi with a bit of respect. "You helped me before Yugi. I am in debt. I have never liked being in debt, but you saved mine and Mokuba's skins several times." Yugi nodded curtly. He remembered when he battled Pegasus for their souls. Kaiba then asked another question. "If she's here then where's her sister? You know, the other brunette?" Yami noticed that too. Suddenly, it hit him! The wolf! The wolf had said, 'her sister' so it must be Blade! //So, she has the power to shape-shift. Interesting. I'd better watch out for her. I have a feeling she and I will meet again. I should probably let Yugi know.// Yami then focused his thought to his counterpart. //Yugi.// The teen jumped from the sudden message. He looked in Yami's direction. //What is it?// //Do you know who the wolf was?// //Not exactly, but now that Kaiba mentioned it, could it be...?// Yugi questioned. Yami nodded and responded //Blade// Yugi's eyes lit up. //Of course! That would fit with the part where she said 'my sister'! I should have thought of that earlier! So then I guess she must not be normal either...// //Be careful around her Yugi. She reeks of Wild Magic. Mages like her can cast hexes and death spells.// Yugi didn't respond. He then turned his attention to Tea who had Ryou's head in her lap. She turned her blue- eyed gaze on him with a worried look. Yugi crawled over to reassure her. She looked at him through teary eyes. "Yugi, what if Ryou doesn't make it? What if Phoenix doesn't make it? What if....they both..." but she couldn't finish as she let out a choked sob. Yugi put his arms around her, and said to her quietly, "Tea, its gonna be okay. We're on our way right now. We'll be there shortly and we can get Ryou and Phoenix treated. But you can't stop believing in them. If you do, they wont be strong enough to fight this." Tea raised her head, her blue eyes shiny and wet. Then she put on a small smile. "You're right. We can't give up hope yet. We just have to keep hoping....and praying." In the meantime, Yami searched for a rag to put on Phoenix's head. Not finding one, he became frustrated and ripped a corner off his coat. Then he went over to Kaiba who looked lost in thought. Kaiba jumped a little when Yami spoke to him. "Do you have any water?" Kaiba looked at him blankly. Then he saw the cloth in Yami's hand. He then pressed a remote, and a small cooler opened in the corner with bottles of water & wine stored. He reached over and grabbed a water bottle. He tossed it to Yami who nodded in thanks and crawled over to Phoenix who was still out of it, and looking worse by the minute. Her face was flushed but the rest of her skin was pale, and her hair was soaked from her body heat. At the same time, she was shivering perpetually. "Joey, come here and help me" Yami called over. Joey scrambled over and threw off his jacket, which he laid under Phoenix's head. Yami lifted her head up carefully and opened the water, which he poured on the torn cloth. He then placed it on Phoenix's head. Joey then looked at Yami with a worried look on his face and didn't notice Tristan come up behind him and place his hand on his shoulder. "Hey, man I know you liked her, but don't give up. We'll probably be there in ten minutes." Joey was silent. He then reached down and grasped Phoenix's hand. It was pale and hot. He lowered his head so no one could see his blurred eyes. At this point, Yami gave Tristan a look that said he should leave the two of them alone. Tristan nodded, then crawled over to where the others were and started whispering to Yugi and Tea. Yami sat quietly trying to read the expression on Joey's face then sighed. He hoped Phoenix and Ryou would hold out. Then he wetted the cloth again and re-applied it to Phoenix's head. Without warning, her eyes snapped open. Yami gasped and Joey nearly fell backwards. Phoenix's eyes glowed white and she suddenly levitated off the seat with a hard jerk. Kaiba stood up (or half stooped). Tea, Yugi, and Tristan stopped their conversation and their jaws dropped. Joey cursed loudly and Yami's eyes narrowed. The pearl around Phoenix's neck suddenly began to radiate, blinding everybody for a moment. Then her clothes suddenly began to shred away. Yami turned Joey's head around, and averted his gaze elsewhere. Kaiba put his head in his hands from embarrassment, and Tea covered Tristan and Yugi's eyes. Then feathers surrounded Phoenix and formed normal clothes taking place of her slightly torn and incredibly soaked battle suit. Her pearl was still glowing and was tugging from her neck. Yami's eyes flickered. He then untied the pearl from around Phoenix's neck. Now free, the pearl shot through the glass causing Kaiba to swear and glare at Yami who also gave him a look then shrugged. Then, in one quick motion, Phoenix fell to the floor of the limo; her eyes restored to their bright green and shut. Everyone looked at each other with puzzled and paranoid looks. Finally Yami spoke up. "Her pearl is calling someone. It will probably bring her sister right to us." Everyone nodded, absent-minded, still staring at Phoenix's body. Yami's body tensed. This was not going to be an easy day.
Yami was silent as they headed down the stairs. He knew that the girl was some form of a White Mage, since she had cast a white magic spell. And, for some reason, she also felt very light to him. He looked at her face for a moment. He blushed ever so slightly. Yami felt his heart beat quicken for a moment. As sick as she looked, Phoenix was still beautiful. She had long, gorgeous lashes and her lips produced a small shine from her lipstick. It was then that Yami realized he was being ridiculous and quickened his pace. The others had to struggle a bit to keep up. //How can I think of such absurd things when someone's life is in danger? But I sense a light power from her. When she cast that healing spell, only holders of white magic can create such a charter spell without killing themselves. This girl must truly be a powerful being. I hope she is a good mage.// he shook his head in dismay. //What am I saying? Of course she must be a good sorceress if she was able to rip the evil from Ryou. But who was the wolf?// he analyzed it for a moment, and then realized. //Wait a minute! The black mage said that the girl was her sister. So, could that mean?!...// However, his thought was cut short as Ryou moaned in the background. He turned slowly, so he wouldn't fall. The others had apparently stopped too. Ryou was muttering something and everyone leaned in closely to try and hear. "W-white ma-gic. V-very p-power-ful. N-not an or-dinary g-girl. " Ryou then wretched and passed out again. Suddenly Tea said "Wait! How are we gonna check these two out of school?! It's not even time to go yet! Yugi looked at his watch. "Oh man! Its already 3! School is over already! I didn't even hear the bell ring!" Then Yugi stared at Yami. //Yami, do we have a lot of time on Ryou's part?// //No, Yugi, I'm afraid not. The yami spirit being ripped from his body caused him great pain. The girl's temperature is rising. If we don't get her to a hospital for treatment, she can and may die.// Yugi gasped. He couldn't bear thinking that either of them could die. It was at that point that he decided he would save them, no matter what it took. But then he realized a problem. //Yami, how are we gonna get to the hospital?! We don't have any way to get there!// //It's okay Yugi. I think our luck is about to get better.// With those words spoken, Yami suddenly bumped into Kaiba. He swiftly turned around about to give crap to whoever ran into him. Then his sapphire blue eyes fell on Yami and the others. He especially took note of the fact that Yami was carrying one of the new transfer students, and the others were carrying Ryou. Both of them looked in pretty bad shape. Kaiba raised an eyebrow then spoke. "What seems to be the problem here?" Yami seemed to relax a bit. "Long story, (A/N: No kidding! It's taken me 3 freakin months to write this stupid thing!) but we need to use your car." Kaiba's eyes hardened into the steel for a moment then subsided. "What do you need my limo for?" Yami looked in a bit of a hurry, he noted. The others had just come down the stairs and were staring at Kaiba while trying to support Ryou. Again, Kaiba raised an eyebrow. "Please, Kaiba. These two are dying and we need to get to a hospital to ensure their lives. I ask this of you as a respectable friend." Kaiba sighed. He didn't know what was going on, but he knew Yami certainly wasn't his friend. Although he was in debt to Yugi for saving his and his little brothers, (Mokuba) souls from Pegasus and countless other times. "Alright. I was just about to leave. Hurry up." Then he turned swiftly on his heel, his jacket flowing behind him. Yami walked up to the others. They all had the same look on their faces that said, 'What did Kaiba want?' Yami quickly spoke. "I just talked to Kaiba. He'll take us to the hospital, but we must hurry." Everyone looked relieved. That being said, they all jogged out to the parking lot where Kaiba was patiently waiting. "Get in, all of you." He said quietly. He shot a cold look at Joey, who didn't say anything, because he didn't want to mess up their favor. The others silently thanked him, then climbed in. Kaiba leaned toward the driver. "Change of plans. We're heading to the hospital." "Yes Mr. Kaiba. Right away." Yami carefully laid Phoenix down on one of the side seats and looked around for a cloth. He felt her forehead and snatched his hand away quickly. She felt like she was on fire! "Kaiba, please hurry. She's burning up terribly. She must be at least 107 degrees." Kaiba looked at him for a moment, then his eyes fell on Phoenix. "Hey, isn't that the girl that sat with you today? She ran off when this moron and I started fighting." Joey looked furious. "Kaiba you are really pushing my limit, but since you're doin us a favor, I'm not gonna say anything." He spat. Kaiba gave him a cold stare and turned his nose up. Yugi, sensing bad vibes, turned to Kaiba. "So, Kaiba...why did you let us come?" Kaiba turned his sapphire gaze on Yugi with a bit of respect. "You helped me before Yugi. I am in debt. I have never liked being in debt, but you saved mine and Mokuba's skins several times." Yugi nodded curtly. He remembered when he battled Pegasus for their souls. Kaiba then asked another question. "If she's here then where's her sister? You know, the other brunette?" Yami noticed that too. Suddenly, it hit him! The wolf! The wolf had said, 'her sister' so it must be Blade! //So, she has the power to shape-shift. Interesting. I'd better watch out for her. I have a feeling she and I will meet again. I should probably let Yugi know.// Yami then focused his thought to his counterpart. //Yugi.// The teen jumped from the sudden message. He looked in Yami's direction. //What is it?// //Do you know who the wolf was?// //Not exactly, but now that Kaiba mentioned it, could it be...?// Yugi questioned. Yami nodded and responded //Blade// Yugi's eyes lit up. //Of course! That would fit with the part where she said 'my sister'! I should have thought of that earlier! So then I guess she must not be normal either...// //Be careful around her Yugi. She reeks of Wild Magic. Mages like her can cast hexes and death spells.// Yugi didn't respond. He then turned his attention to Tea who had Ryou's head in her lap. She turned her blue- eyed gaze on him with a worried look. Yugi crawled over to reassure her. She looked at him through teary eyes. "Yugi, what if Ryou doesn't make it? What if Phoenix doesn't make it? What if....they both..." but she couldn't finish as she let out a choked sob. Yugi put his arms around her, and said to her quietly, "Tea, its gonna be okay. We're on our way right now. We'll be there shortly and we can get Ryou and Phoenix treated. But you can't stop believing in them. If you do, they wont be strong enough to fight this." Tea raised her head, her blue eyes shiny and wet. Then she put on a small smile. "You're right. We can't give up hope yet. We just have to keep hoping....and praying." In the meantime, Yami searched for a rag to put on Phoenix's head. Not finding one, he became frustrated and ripped a corner off his coat. Then he went over to Kaiba who looked lost in thought. Kaiba jumped a little when Yami spoke to him. "Do you have any water?" Kaiba looked at him blankly. Then he saw the cloth in Yami's hand. He then pressed a remote, and a small cooler opened in the corner with bottles of water & wine stored. He reached over and grabbed a water bottle. He tossed it to Yami who nodded in thanks and crawled over to Phoenix who was still out of it, and looking worse by the minute. Her face was flushed but the rest of her skin was pale, and her hair was soaked from her body heat. At the same time, she was shivering perpetually. "Joey, come here and help me" Yami called over. Joey scrambled over and threw off his jacket, which he laid under Phoenix's head. Yami lifted her head up carefully and opened the water, which he poured on the torn cloth. He then placed it on Phoenix's head. Joey then looked at Yami with a worried look on his face and didn't notice Tristan come up behind him and place his hand on his shoulder. "Hey, man I know you liked her, but don't give up. We'll probably be there in ten minutes." Joey was silent. He then reached down and grasped Phoenix's hand. It was pale and hot. He lowered his head so no one could see his blurred eyes. At this point, Yami gave Tristan a look that said he should leave the two of them alone. Tristan nodded, then crawled over to where the others were and started whispering to Yugi and Tea. Yami sat quietly trying to read the expression on Joey's face then sighed. He hoped Phoenix and Ryou would hold out. Then he wetted the cloth again and re-applied it to Phoenix's head. Without warning, her eyes snapped open. Yami gasped and Joey nearly fell backwards. Phoenix's eyes glowed white and she suddenly levitated off the seat with a hard jerk. Kaiba stood up (or half stooped). Tea, Yugi, and Tristan stopped their conversation and their jaws dropped. Joey cursed loudly and Yami's eyes narrowed. The pearl around Phoenix's neck suddenly began to radiate, blinding everybody for a moment. Then her clothes suddenly began to shred away. Yami turned Joey's head around, and averted his gaze elsewhere. Kaiba put his head in his hands from embarrassment, and Tea covered Tristan and Yugi's eyes. Then feathers surrounded Phoenix and formed normal clothes taking place of her slightly torn and incredibly soaked battle suit. Her pearl was still glowing and was tugging from her neck. Yami's eyes flickered. He then untied the pearl from around Phoenix's neck. Now free, the pearl shot through the glass causing Kaiba to swear and glare at Yami who also gave him a look then shrugged. Then, in one quick motion, Phoenix fell to the floor of the limo; her eyes restored to their bright green and shut. Everyone looked at each other with puzzled and paranoid looks. Finally Yami spoke up. "Her pearl is calling someone. It will probably bring her sister right to us." Everyone nodded, absent-minded, still staring at Phoenix's body. Yami's body tensed. This was not going to be an easy day.