Ch.10: More Trouble
Racing home on the broomstick, Phoenix thought sleepily to herself as she clung to her sister's back. //I wonder if Yugi knows what we are? I fear he does, but I think we might be able to trust him.// Unfortunately, she got a reply. //Are you NUTS?! He's probably gonna reveal us to everybody! We have to move! I don't want him coming near us!// Phoenix sighed as her sister continued to gripe. She was sure that Yugi wouldn't reveal their secret, but perhaps he felt that both of them shouldn't be around him anymore. Blade, hearing this also, begged to differ. //You ARE insane if you think that Yugi doesn't like you anymore just because you have magic. He does too, ya know. In fact, when you had just healed Bakura's soul, he barged up on the roof with what looked like his larger twin. He even battled me to make sure that you went to the hospital. Yugi was worried sick about you.// //But, he's seen you before...// //Nuh-uh. Not as Shadow Dark. He thought I was going to eat you.// Phoenix giggled. //Well, you do look kind of menacing in your wolf form// //Ha, ha ha...you're so clever.// Blade thought with sarcasm. She turned around to look at Phoenix, who in actuality was asleep! Blade smiled. She stroked a hand over her sister's hair. //She's had a tough day. She deserves some sleep.// She thought to herself as they sped home in front of the slowly sinking sun.
Yami felt drawn toward Blade and Phoenix's power. It was like a feminine voice beckoning him to follow in his mind. He stared out the window and watched the scenery go by. Getting bored, he tapped into Yugi's thoughts for a moment. They weren't much different from his, except a little more spastic. //Man, this has been one crazy day! With Phoenix getting a fever, Ryou half dead, finding out that my new friend has supernatural powers and...getting nearly beaten into ketchup by Yami...// Yami felt a small twinge of guilt. Perhaps he had been a little too harsh on Yugi. He shook his head. //No. I have to make sure that Yugi doesn't do anything like that again. It could kill him. I can't let him take a risk so dangerous as that.// He tiredly shifted his weight and felt heaviness in his chest. Yami knew that such a sign meant he was growing older. He sighed, wishing he could remain in his youth longer than Yugi could. He knew he would have to leave him someday, when he was strong enough in spirit. But until that day, he would keep pushing him to the max. Yami then stole a glance at Kaiba who looked too deep in thought to be disturbed. Yami knew when to talk to him and when not to. He looked at the other four who were having a quiet discussion among themselves. He strained to hear, but could only catch small pieces of the conversation. "Do you think...?" "No, that wont work..." "Maybe we could go here...?" He leaned over and saw them looking at a paper map they had found in a compartment. He leaned back and closed his eyes, searching for her power. His psyche scanned for Phoenix's powers. Yami's eyes snapped open when he felt her small, diminished spirit. He stole a glance at the sky that seemed to be darkening with each passing minute. Feeling bad vibes, he willed the car to move a bit faster and hoped they could reach her in time.
At home, Blade supported Phoenix into the kitchen and laid her in a chair. Phoenix's eyes fluttered open slowly. She awoke to the sweet aroma of honey lilac tea, which Blade had placed in front of her. "Hey, sweetie. How ya feeling?" Phoenix smiled weakly at her sister. "Somewhat better. I guess we're home now?" "Yep. I made you some honey lilac tea to give you some energy but also to relax you. Try to drink some ok? I don't want you passing out on me" Phoenix smiled again and blew on the tea to cool it and sipped it slowly. As the hot liquid poured her throat, Phoenix felt her strength return almost immediately. Not only was she well, but also, she felt relaxed and ready to do anything. Blade smiled at her. "Feeling better now?" "Oh yes. I feel like I can do anything." Phoenix made a move to get out of the chair, but Blade stopped her. "Hold on. You may feel ok, but your body still needs some rest. I want you to just relax. Try to get some sleep or something. I'm gonna head back to mom's and talk to her about something. So, just chill here ok? I don't want you catching a cold or wearing yourself out again." Blade leaned over and kissed her sister on the head, then headed for the front door. But she quickly spun around and said "AND, NO magic! You're too worn out to do any serious spells. That last one gave you a serious fever. I mean it." Phoenix gave her a sour look. Blade then laughed and left, going by broomstick again. Phoenix stared into her cup. She couldn't just lie down! She had to go outside and do something! Noticing some birdseed on the counter, she snatched up the bag and headed outside.
Sparrows and blackbirds met her at the door. They chirped excitedly and hopped up and down when they saw the birdseed. Giggling, Phoenix flung the seeds in their direction, causing them to flock around the treasure. Feeling a bit dazed, Phoenix sat down on the steps and shut her eyes tightly to fight off the wave of exhaustion and dizziness that swept over her. She opened her eyes to find some doves chirping in concern. She smiled weakly, and offered her hand. Taking the offer, the doves hopped on her arms and fingers. Suddenly, her senses snapped to attention. Phoenix felt an evil being slowly heading for the temple. The birds felt it too, because they flew away quickly. Phoenix stood up and floated down the stairs just as a very tall demon appeared. (A/N: Believe it or not, the demon actually looks like Yugi's card, the Feral Imp!) Phoenix gasped. Quickly, she flew higher and shouted, "Who are you, and what do you want?!" The demon's red eyes glowed, and it flashed its teeth, making Phoenix uncomfortable. "I WANT YOU,..." it croaked. Phoenix's eyes widened. She made a move to speed away, but the demon was too quick and grabbed her. His grip was so tight, that Phoenix screamed. Miles away, Blade spun around quickly. She thought she had just heard her sister scream. Her eyes flashed. Phoenix was in danger. She sped off quickly, back to the temple.
Meanwhile, Yami and the others were still waiting in the car when the crystal around Yami's neck began to glow and activate. Everyone turned to look at Yami who had a grave look on his face. Then he snapped to attention. "Kaiba, quicken the pace, NOW!! Someone is in danger!" Kaiba scowled, but ordered his driver to head for the Tarikihongan Temple at top speed. Everyone in the limo felt the sudden acceleration. Yugi then stuck his head through the sunroof along with Joey. They squinted because of the burst of speed. The temple came into sight. One mile to go...
Racing home on the broomstick, Phoenix thought sleepily to herself as she clung to her sister's back. //I wonder if Yugi knows what we are? I fear he does, but I think we might be able to trust him.// Unfortunately, she got a reply. //Are you NUTS?! He's probably gonna reveal us to everybody! We have to move! I don't want him coming near us!// Phoenix sighed as her sister continued to gripe. She was sure that Yugi wouldn't reveal their secret, but perhaps he felt that both of them shouldn't be around him anymore. Blade, hearing this also, begged to differ. //You ARE insane if you think that Yugi doesn't like you anymore just because you have magic. He does too, ya know. In fact, when you had just healed Bakura's soul, he barged up on the roof with what looked like his larger twin. He even battled me to make sure that you went to the hospital. Yugi was worried sick about you.// //But, he's seen you before...// //Nuh-uh. Not as Shadow Dark. He thought I was going to eat you.// Phoenix giggled. //Well, you do look kind of menacing in your wolf form// //Ha, ha ha...you're so clever.// Blade thought with sarcasm. She turned around to look at Phoenix, who in actuality was asleep! Blade smiled. She stroked a hand over her sister's hair. //She's had a tough day. She deserves some sleep.// She thought to herself as they sped home in front of the slowly sinking sun.
Yami felt drawn toward Blade and Phoenix's power. It was like a feminine voice beckoning him to follow in his mind. He stared out the window and watched the scenery go by. Getting bored, he tapped into Yugi's thoughts for a moment. They weren't much different from his, except a little more spastic. //Man, this has been one crazy day! With Phoenix getting a fever, Ryou half dead, finding out that my new friend has supernatural powers and...getting nearly beaten into ketchup by Yami...// Yami felt a small twinge of guilt. Perhaps he had been a little too harsh on Yugi. He shook his head. //No. I have to make sure that Yugi doesn't do anything like that again. It could kill him. I can't let him take a risk so dangerous as that.// He tiredly shifted his weight and felt heaviness in his chest. Yami knew that such a sign meant he was growing older. He sighed, wishing he could remain in his youth longer than Yugi could. He knew he would have to leave him someday, when he was strong enough in spirit. But until that day, he would keep pushing him to the max. Yami then stole a glance at Kaiba who looked too deep in thought to be disturbed. Yami knew when to talk to him and when not to. He looked at the other four who were having a quiet discussion among themselves. He strained to hear, but could only catch small pieces of the conversation. "Do you think...?" "No, that wont work..." "Maybe we could go here...?" He leaned over and saw them looking at a paper map they had found in a compartment. He leaned back and closed his eyes, searching for her power. His psyche scanned for Phoenix's powers. Yami's eyes snapped open when he felt her small, diminished spirit. He stole a glance at the sky that seemed to be darkening with each passing minute. Feeling bad vibes, he willed the car to move a bit faster and hoped they could reach her in time.
At home, Blade supported Phoenix into the kitchen and laid her in a chair. Phoenix's eyes fluttered open slowly. She awoke to the sweet aroma of honey lilac tea, which Blade had placed in front of her. "Hey, sweetie. How ya feeling?" Phoenix smiled weakly at her sister. "Somewhat better. I guess we're home now?" "Yep. I made you some honey lilac tea to give you some energy but also to relax you. Try to drink some ok? I don't want you passing out on me" Phoenix smiled again and blew on the tea to cool it and sipped it slowly. As the hot liquid poured her throat, Phoenix felt her strength return almost immediately. Not only was she well, but also, she felt relaxed and ready to do anything. Blade smiled at her. "Feeling better now?" "Oh yes. I feel like I can do anything." Phoenix made a move to get out of the chair, but Blade stopped her. "Hold on. You may feel ok, but your body still needs some rest. I want you to just relax. Try to get some sleep or something. I'm gonna head back to mom's and talk to her about something. So, just chill here ok? I don't want you catching a cold or wearing yourself out again." Blade leaned over and kissed her sister on the head, then headed for the front door. But she quickly spun around and said "AND, NO magic! You're too worn out to do any serious spells. That last one gave you a serious fever. I mean it." Phoenix gave her a sour look. Blade then laughed and left, going by broomstick again. Phoenix stared into her cup. She couldn't just lie down! She had to go outside and do something! Noticing some birdseed on the counter, she snatched up the bag and headed outside.
Sparrows and blackbirds met her at the door. They chirped excitedly and hopped up and down when they saw the birdseed. Giggling, Phoenix flung the seeds in their direction, causing them to flock around the treasure. Feeling a bit dazed, Phoenix sat down on the steps and shut her eyes tightly to fight off the wave of exhaustion and dizziness that swept over her. She opened her eyes to find some doves chirping in concern. She smiled weakly, and offered her hand. Taking the offer, the doves hopped on her arms and fingers. Suddenly, her senses snapped to attention. Phoenix felt an evil being slowly heading for the temple. The birds felt it too, because they flew away quickly. Phoenix stood up and floated down the stairs just as a very tall demon appeared. (A/N: Believe it or not, the demon actually looks like Yugi's card, the Feral Imp!) Phoenix gasped. Quickly, she flew higher and shouted, "Who are you, and what do you want?!" The demon's red eyes glowed, and it flashed its teeth, making Phoenix uncomfortable. "I WANT YOU,..." it croaked. Phoenix's eyes widened. She made a move to speed away, but the demon was too quick and grabbed her. His grip was so tight, that Phoenix screamed. Miles away, Blade spun around quickly. She thought she had just heard her sister scream. Her eyes flashed. Phoenix was in danger. She sped off quickly, back to the temple.
Meanwhile, Yami and the others were still waiting in the car when the crystal around Yami's neck began to glow and activate. Everyone turned to look at Yami who had a grave look on his face. Then he snapped to attention. "Kaiba, quicken the pace, NOW!! Someone is in danger!" Kaiba scowled, but ordered his driver to head for the Tarikihongan Temple at top speed. Everyone in the limo felt the sudden acceleration. Yugi then stuck his head through the sunroof along with Joey. They squinted because of the burst of speed. The temple came into sight. One mile to go...