To ra the ultamate: Lol just how old are you? Doesn't matter. FF.net can't really stop you.
Well here's another chapter. Wow I know I've been really making it seem like y/a but trust me, I don't like that girl much. But this story needs her so I'm being very nice ^_^ Enjoy!
Oh and I've also been getting a few requests for Marik and Malik. I'll try my best to bring them in! Or maybe just the hikari since yami marik kinda died/got destroyed after Battle City.
Disclaimer: Hmmmm….my name isn't Kazuki.
Antithesis in the Stars
"…"
The door opened. An out of breath Bakura came bursting in.
"Did I make it in time?"
Ryou answered for Yuugi. "Well, it depends on what you are looking for."
"Yuugi…you say he was with another?"
"Yea…."
"By any chance, would it be Seth, no Seto?" Yuugi stared wide eyed at the yami. How could he have known? Yuugi was talking to Ryou not Bakura.
"H…how did you know?"
"They go back a lonnnnnng time. Approximately three thousand years back."
"Yes…it was."
Bakura sighed and took his time to get his breath back. Once he had done so, he sat down next to Ryou's chair. 'I thought so…This is getting a bit more complicated…' Ryou too, took a seat. He sipped at the brown liquid in the mug.
"Do you know anything else?" Yuugi shook his head and began to weep again. He turned his head away from them. It was too painful to talk about. He felt like a total weakling when he cried. He sniffed but let the tears flow. It tore at his frail heart to know that Yami had been with someone else. He only hoped that they had not gotten further than kissing. But, he was still alive. It was some relief that Yami did not love Kaiba.
Still, the seraph had invested so much trust in his yami. He couldn't believe that Yami could possibly do such a thing. And Ryou had said that the pharaoh loved him. But with his knowledge, he began to doubt that. His pure innocence was tainted with betrayal. He had always believed that Yami would probably love no one. But he was wrong.
Bakura and Ryou were whispering but Yuugi didn't bother to try and listen to what they were saying. The results of him listening would probably just cause more pain.
"Yuugi…do you still have hope?"
"Not much." Bakura walked slowly over and kneeled down on his knees. With both hands, he clasped on of Yuugi's. Yuugi was quite taken aback. This was so out of character.
"Please keep hope Yuugi-kun. Things will turn out well for your sake. Make a wish upon a star. But most of all, please retain hope." More tears welled up in Yuugi's eyes. He had never gotten a chance to really meet Bakura. This side of Bakura had finally been revealed. And then it hit Yuugi. Ryou had softened Bakura. The other hikari had melted the ice coat around Bakura's heart. He could do that to Yami. This was something else he wanted to do. To let Yami know that he need not hide his feelings that were vulnerable. With this thought in mind, he replied.
"I will. With all my heart, I will." Bakura sighed in relief this time. It was one of the only times he had showed concern for another other than Ryou. He felt it was his duty this time. He couldn't bear to see something as painful as that. He would carry the guilt forever if he did not.
"Make a wish. Make a wish on the brightest star in the sky. Perhaps miracles do come true then."
"Really?"
"Yes." With a mysterious air, Bakura sat back down. Yuugi opened his mouth to ask him a question but thought better of it. It wasn't like Bakura would answer his question anyway. Maybe Ryou would know but Yuugi would ask him later. Right now he focused on his choices. He wanted to return to Yami but something told him now was not the time.
"Ryou…has Anzu been to school recently?" Ryou looked at him a bit weirdly. Why in the world would anyone want to talk to her in this state of mind? Suddenly, he remembered. Anzu was one of Yuugi's best friends. No wonder he would want to talk to her even in death. But what of Jounouchi and Honda? Ryou assumed that they weren't as close, being boys and all. Maybe not.
"Umm…yes I do believe she was."
"Ok. Mind if I go and visit her? I miss her."
"No, not a problem at all. Come back when you feel like it."
A rare smile formed on the angel's face. Smiles were so rare these days. Even though he was not very happy. With a whooshing sound, he took off through the window. No cold rain met his skin when he came outside. Bakura thought this interesting. 'Perhaps he does have something to do with the weather.' He dismissed the first thought as nonsense. 'But his smile brings sunlight to the world…It almost seems surreal but weird things do happen in this world and we have to fine one way or another to accept them.'
Yuugi's flight was brief as he flew towards Anzu's house. Almost afraid that someone else would see him, he looked over his shoulder before disappearing into the dark house. No one was there. A room void of sound had always scared Yuugi. Timidly, he called out, "Anzu…? Anzu, are you there? Anzu?" No brunette answered his call. He was a bit afraid now. No lights were on in the house. Yuugi told himself not to be afraid. Nothing could hurt him here…nothing except Yami's words. Nervously, he called Anzu's name again. Still only his echo returned his call. He tensely decided to wait for her in the house. He made himself comfortable and leaned against a window facing the door.
Anzu's head was against her collar the whole walk back to her house. She was somewhat hurt by Yami. She knew that he most likely didn't mean it but the harshness still stung her. Looking up occasionally, she noticed that the rain had stopped. Night had already fallen upon her city. The moon poured its light everywhere it could reach. Anzu smiled too. Some of the dark clouds had dispersed and did not take up the whole sky. This was a good change in days.
"It's about time something isn't dark for a while these days." As she neared her steps, she rummaged in her pockets for a key. When she grasped it, she took it out and unlocked the door. It opened easily and she took of her jacket that was still damp from the water that accumulated on the material. Yuugi saw the white light pour in from the open door. He had fallen asleep while waiting. Sleepily, he looked to see who had returned. He hoped that it wasn't Anzu's parents. In the past, they had only met once and they were hazy in his memories. Luckily, it was Anzu's shadow that he saw. Yuugi smiled again. He had wanted to talk to his old friend.
"Mom? Dad? Are either of you home?" She looked around. "Guess not. I guess I'll have to make dinner."
"Anzu." The brunette jumped up. It was a voice she had heard before…but not for a while. She had forgotten the melodious ring in someone's voice. "Who's there?"
"It's me, Anzu, Yuugi. Have you forgotten?" Her eyes went wide. How could it be Yuugi? He was dead..unless…
"Have you come back to haunt me Yuugi?"
"Eh? No…"
Tears welled up in her eyes. One thousand unspoken words came to her lips but none came out. There were too many to choose from. The first phrase that came to her lips was a simple and cheerful one.
"Yuugi…I've missed you." She turned on the lights and ran to where his voice came from. Seeing him, more tears came. She smiled and gave him a good hug. The angel returned the friendly gesture as best he could.
"I've missed you too." She retreated from their embrace. Apparently she had not noticed that he wasn't exactly solid.
"Welcome back…"
"Well, I guess you could put it that way." Anzu pulled back completely and studied the other. Still, she did not respond the way Yuugi expected. Instead, she took a seat next to him.
"Yuugi…it's been so long. But first, how did you get back? It's impossible to bring the dead back to life…isn't it?"
"Mhm…Well, take a closer look Anzu, I am not human." Anzu followed his directions and took a good look at him
"I don't see any difference." Sighing, Yuugi floated up and extended beautiful wings. He floated over to where light could pass through him and motioned for his friend to follow him.
"Why, Yuugi, you're an angel!!"
"You could call me that…" Anzu examined his pale skin and wings. She was very curious.
"Yuugi, I know it seems totally out of context but I have to cook dinner. I can talk while I cook. Come to the kitchen with me."
Yuugi nodded and followed. Anzu searched for ingredients from various shelves and cabinets. Finally, she pulled out a pack of noodles. It was udon. She set a pot of water on the stove and turned the stove on. From the refrigerator she pulled out shrimp and vegetables. Yuugi watched with interest. He had not learned from grandpa how to cook. It was amazing how much he missed food. 'Perhaps I could try to eat some?' This was an odd thought. He had not experienced hunger since he died. But now, his stomach was growling a bit. Yuugi was hungry. When the water started to boil, Anzu carfully put the packet of udon into the pot. Turning down the stove a notch, she stirred the simmering water. Yuugi was aware that he was drooling. Anzu did not see it yet. When the stiff noodles had softened and slipped into the pot, she added various spices and then the shrimp in. With a final touch of salt, she sampled the concoction. It was delicious and she exclaimed in delight.
"This is great!" Then she turned the stove off and took out oven mitts. Careful not to spill the food onto the ground or herself, she carried it to the counter. She quickly spooned a portion into a small bowl. An amount sufficient for five people remained. She was about to cover the leftovers up but Yuugi spoke up.
"Ano, can I have some Anzu? Just a little bit?"
"Of course!" She took out a small bowl and filled it up. Then she covered up the remaining and put it back on the stove. It would be for her parents. Deftly, she carried the two containers to the dining room and set the table. She eagerly sat down and told Yuugi to do so to. Trying, he ended up sitting awkwardly in the chair. There were two armrests, one on each sides that pressed his wings in. Anzu couldn't help but laugh. Yuugi blushed a deep red and tried to fold his wings with no avail.
"Here, let me get you a more suitable chair." Yuugi rose and Anzu picked up the chair and moved it. She left the room and returned with a simple chair with no armrests. Yuugi sat down and smiled.
"Thank you."
"Don't thank me. Let's eat!" She scooped some up and ate it. Yuugi played around with his food. He had discovered that it was hard to eat noodles when he could hardly pick them up with chopsticks. Anzu nearly choked laughing. She offered to get him a fork and he accepted with embarrassment. It was much easier to eat with a fork. He pulled in a particularly long noodle. The end hit his nose and soup flew all over his face. Anzu laughed again. Dinner was cheering them both up. Even Yuugi was smiling sincerely and trying his best to clean his face up with his hands. Anzu handed him a napkin and he wiped the rest off. They continued their dinner with more laughs in between. The seraph realized that he was having so much fun that they had forgotten to talk.
When they finished, Anzu took the bowls to the sink and washed them out. She boiled some water in a kettle and made tea. Two cups were carried to the table in the middle of the room.
"Was that good?"
Yuugi smiled with his innocent face before he died. He was still as pure as he was since he left.
"It was really good. Thank you."
"Let's go to the living room. We haven't even got the chance to talk!"
"Ok!"
Both settled comfortably on their own chairs. Yuugi took up the whole couch with his wings spread. The stars twinkled in the black night. Yuugi remembered Bakura's words.
"Have you ever made a wish on a star?"
"Yes…"
"Did it ever come true?"
"Yes."
"What was your wish?"
"To meet a lifetime friend who would always be there for me."
'So wishes can come true.' Yuugi turned back to the stars. One large star shined very brightly with all his might. He chose to make his wish on that star.
I wish that I will be able to return to Yami's side…Suddenly, his attention was broken. A blue streak of fire scarred the blackness. It was a shooting star. His last words went to that. …even for a night or to be able to move on forever. One wish was cut into two, both on a different object. The fire faded as Yuugi's last words left his mind. Whichever wish could come true…or perhaps both. Yuugi would have to wait and see. He recognized his error and regretted it somewhat. But two things were off his chest. Yuugi was tired of being stuck between two worlds with nowhere to go. He wanted to either pass over to eternal rest or come back to the world. In between wasn't pleasant. Usually, swinging to either extreme was the worst you could do but when in this case, the middle path was the worst.
~Owari~
Man have you ever had udon? It's the BEST. I know people don't like s/y and I'm terribly sorry for mentioning it ever again. I really am. But please, work with me, it's for the plot's sake. I have decided on two endings instead of three. Well, please press the purple button down there and tell me your thoughts. ^_^ please no flames!