JasmineUnicorn: I am thankful of the reviews. I was never expecting this many. I am glad you liked that chapter, but now here comes some action. hope you like

Yami: i am sure we will...now write

Seto: shhhhh...she will

Yami: ya,ya. (hit on the head by JasmineUnicorn) why did you do that for

JasmineUnicorn: because you are being a pest

Yami: sheesh...i guess you don't want people to read then

JasmineUnicorn: no, i just want you to sit back and read. i am going to start now

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Chapter 9 The Waiting Of Time

Tea was taking the time to recover slowly but surely. She was around Yugi and the rest of the group more having fun than she has ever had. Yugi enjoyed it. One of his friends were back to normal, but he kept wondering something. Why was Marik coming out into the open to get Yugi. He usually uses his Millenium Rod to get a hold of Yugi not come out himself. Something was going on, but Yugi was not sure of what.

It has been three days since Yugi talked to Tea. Nothing seemed to be going on, however, back at the worn down building Marik was starting to put his plan in action. Two of his Rare Hunters were watching Yugi's friends carefully making sure that they were leading in the direction of Marik's plan. Odion, a close personal Rare Hunter of Marik's, was working with Marik to get him ready for the plan. Everything seemed to be working as his plan comes to action. "Just one more day and the Millenium Puzzle will be mine and Yugi Muto and the Pharoah will be dead." said Marik walking over to a table and picking up his shirt. He has been practicing some moves for the past few days trying to be prepared for his plan.

It was coming to a close that following evening and Yugi was on his way home. Nothing was on his mind for one of his friends were returning back to normal. Arriving at the Game Shop, Yugi noticed his grandfather asleep. He covered him up and then headed upstairs. Taking his jacket off along with the puzzel and laying it on his dresser, he plopped down on his bed. He was exhausted. Tristan brought a ball down to play and everyone including the girls joined into a play of ball. It was fun but hot. Yami was leaning against the dresser just shaking his head and smiling as he watched Yugi yawn and then roll over. 'Exhausted, aren't you, Yugi?' asked Yami

"Completely. Running around all day is exhausting." said Yugi gentlly before falling asleep.

Back in the worn down building, Marik was starting to pace back and forth once more. Each time, he glanced outside to the almost full moon that was glowing behind some clouds. His smile was wide as he thought about his plan. 'Just one more day. Just one more.' thought Marik looking down at the twisted old dagger.

The following morning, Yugi was already up and dresses. He was meeting his friends once again at the Hang-Out and he did not want to be late. Arriving outside though he felt a chill run down his back as if something was not correct. Looking up and down his street, he could not figure it out what spoked him. 'Something wrong, Yugi?' asked Yami noticing the expression of Yugi's face.

"I feel as if something is wrong and I am not meaning a simple wrong, but something completely wrong." thought Yugi still a little spook.

'Maybe it was nothing. The day looks cool and the clouds are starting to appear around more.' said Yami.

"Maybe you are right." thought Yugi starting on his way towards the Hang-Out. Much to unknown to him, something was going to happen, but when is something that is just going to have to wait for. Marik's plan was closing in and this time Yugi will probably not be ready for it.

After walking for about ten minutes, Yugi arrived at the Hang-Out. Yami was correct. The sky turned to a gray color covered with clouds and a cool wind started to blow from the east. Yugi should of realized it since fall was just right around the corner. Joey and Serenity seemed to be the only ones here, but when Yugi got closer he noticed Tristan, Mai, and Tea all shivering in a corner. "We were not expecting this weather. I know fall is about 3 weeks away, but this is crazy." said Joey who noticed Yugi.

"Fall can not be predicted. It comes when it wants to and today it wants cold, clouds, and a chance for rain. Listen to the radio and you would know." said Serenity who was smart enough to wear a sweater.

Yugi just shook his head as he heard Joey start arguing with his sister. Tea was giggling in the background while Tristan ran over to try and stop the argument.

After a few minutes of the arguments, Serenity's saying was true. Thunder started to roll and rain started to pour with a chilling wind following. Yugi knew he should head home, but he actually did not want to stay inside all day. However, when a loud thunder came across the sky, Yugi knew he should head home before he gets sick.

Yugi started to walk home thinking about many things. One was regarding Marik again, but the other was regarding feeling that he had when he left the house. Back in the worn down building, Marik was once again pacing back and forth in the corner of a room. He kept looking down at his Millenium Rod with a twisted smile on his face. "Just a few more hours. Then my plan will come full circle. Yugi Muto will not have a chance for tomorrow morning he dies." whispered Marik as he twisted the rod around transforming it into a twisted old dagger.

Back at Yugi, he was just arriving home. A warm feeling with a delecate fragrance was flowing through the house. He figured that his grandfather was either making hot chocolate or making some soup for dinner. Yugi didn't go find out, instead, he headed upstairs to his bedroom. He sat at his dresser and just looked out the window. The rain was pouring and seemed like it would never stop. 'Boring days are days you wish never would come.' said Yami leaning against the wall and glancing out the window.

"Boring days like these keep me from going outside. There is nothing to do here." said Yugi moving from the chair to his bed. He layed down and just looked up at the ceiling.

'Maybe everything will be different by tomorrow.' said Yami sitting down on the bed and giggling at Yugi. Yugi just grabbed a pillow and threw it, but Yami was gone before it came close to him.

"Master Marik, everything is in order. Tomorrow morning shall not fail." said one of the Rare Hunters back at the worn down building.

"Good." said Marik walking over to a table and grabbing his shirt, "Everything shall fall in place and Yugi Muto will be dead."

"Just one question. How are you going to get Yugi Muto over to the place where he will die." said the Rare Hunter.

"That is one plan I will do on my own. Tea Gardner is my key. No one realizes that I am Marik. They still think I am Namu. I will lead Tea away, control her and lead Yugi to me. If Yami appears, I will kill Tea. If you appears, Tea will be safe, but Yugi won't." said Marik looking out the window as rain poured down the cracks.

"Amazing plan, sir. This one shall not fail." said the Rare Hunter leaving the room.

"This one won't for one will die." said Marik to himself.

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JasmineUnicorn: this was one of my longest periods of waiting to finish this chapter. to find out if yugi, tea, or even yami survives this trap of marik you will need to read.

Yami: I am still shaky. please review so she can continue

Seto: yes...yes...please that is what we need.

JasmineUnicorn: good night all.