~*In For A Rude Awakening*~
Bakura had changed back to himself, stalking down the school's hallways. He wore a long black jacket with matching black top and pants. Sunglasses covered his eyes, spotting the three girls laughing.
"Did you see the way Miyako looked when we shoved her head in the toilet?" one of the girls laughed.
Michirei smiled. "She looked like one of those drunk women after some sorority party."
"Excuse me young ladies." He called out.
"Huh? What the?" the girls stopped in their tracks. Bakura slowly stepped out of the shadows, smirking.
"Are you Ryou's father?" Michirei looked up and down at Bakura.
"Perhaps you can say that," he smiled. "I couldn't help but notice you mentioned Miyako's name. Do you know her?"
"Well, sort of." Michirei couldn't take her eyes off Bakura. "Why do you ask?"
"No reason in particular." He smirked once more, brushing past the group of girls, slowly walking towards the bathroom. No longer was he a school child but time did stop for him making him look like a twenty-year-old. Besides, who in the world will care if a guy his age went to the girls bathroom. He opened the door making his way inside, slowly walking towards the last stall, opening it. A rather bizarre scene indeed. Miyako was bent over the toilet, still not moving. He yanked her by the hair which that didn't wake her. He noticed her face bruised from the attack and her lip bleeding.
"Tsk, tsk," Bakura shook his head. "You should've scared those girls off with your own power. Your stupid father must've taught you not to use your powers against mere mortals. Or maybe it was that parasite Joey Wheeler."
"Okay, so I'll admit your plan is working so far." Ishizu appeared behind him.
"Finally, you'll just come crawling back for more huh?"
"You should be thankful I resurrected your sorry ass. Otherwise…well…yeah." She couldn't find any other words to say.
"Go heal the child and bring her outside." Bakura tossed Miyako to her.
"You know that'll ruin your plan." Ishizu tossed the body back to him. "She'll get suspicious on how her bruises healed so quickly and you know she doesn't know the healing technique yet."
"So…just leave her like this?"
"Change yourself back to her so called friend." Ishizu looked down at Miyako. "And take her outside. You know exactly what to do rom there." She then turned around, making her way out of the stall and vanished.
"Hmph! Sometimes you can be a piece of shit Ishizu." He then changed himself back to Ryou, picking up Miyako and carried her out of the school. Lucky for him, Joey's house wasn't too far off. Just a couple of blocks away. Minutes passed by as he finally reached Joey's house. Throughout this whole time, he had given her a piggyback ride. Knocking on the door, Joey opened it, surprised.
"Hey kid," Joey grinned. "Can I help you?"
"I found your daughter in the bathroom after school. I think some of the girls mobbed her." He then dropped Miyako gently off his back.
"Oh God!" Joey knelt beside Miyako, trying to wake her up. "Miyako! You ok?" he then turned to Ryou. "Friend? Boyfriend?"
"Well…" Ryou started to say.
"I guess it's kinda nice. Miyako's parents were like that. They practically fell for each other. Then they were apart after high school for four years before they met once again. They got married and that's when Miyako came along."
"I know it's impolite to ask sir but what happened to Miyako's parents?"
"It's horrible. The two have been through so much. One of their friends betrayed them. Her mother was almost killed twice. Once in high school and once during Halloween. Their so-called friend Bakura had a twisted obsession with Miyako's mom since high school. That guy winded up in the mental hospital for two years. We all thought he was a good guy but no. Kaiba was the one who found the two lying on the road. To this day, no one exactly knows what happened. Miyako may have some clue." He looked down at Ryou. "Are you related to Bakura?"
Ryou shook his head. "I have no idea who's that."
"It's just, this may sound silly but you kinda look like him."
"That man sounds horrible."
"Indeed he is." He picked up Miyako's body, heading inside. "Come inside if you want. Make yourself at home." He then turned his back towards him, heading up the stairs with Miyako in his arms.
Ryou's lips curled into a twisted smile. You fool. You don't even know who I truly am. Everything is going according to plan. All you have to do is play your part right and I'll play mine. He stepped into the house, looking around. Joey's house never changed. Joey has never changed. He then followed Joey up the stairs and into Miyako's room. Joey was just tending to Miyako's bruises and cuts. Ryou took a seat on the rocking chair, watching the two.
"You know," Joey smiled, placing a wet rag on her forehead. He was applying iodine, causing Miyako to wince in pain. "You're the first person she's ever invited over."
"So I see. I don't really know her well, to tell the truth. I'm just a new student. My family has moved here from Kyoto. I only live with my elder sister while my family are magicians and illusionists."
"Illusionists, eh?" Joey grinned. "You know any tricks?"
Ryou nodded. "Some, yes." He took out an egg, placing a black cloth over it. Removing it, a white bird stood on his hand.
"Whoa. Interesting indeed." Ryou stood up opening the window, letting the bird fly out. Joey placed his hand on Miyako's forehead, smiling. "Hmm…I'll leave you here with Miyako. I have some work to take care of." He then left the room. Miyako started to stir, slowly sitting up.
"How do you feel?" Ryou started rocking slowly on the chair.
"I feel like shit." Miyako held her forehead.
"I know. Judging by your bruises, you must've took a tough beating."
"Thanks."
"For what?" Ryou looked up at Miyako curiously.
"Well, if you hadn't taken me home, I would've been dead. You know, I just had the strangest dream."
"What of?" Ryou tilted his head to the side.
"Well, when I was still knocked out, I heard my father's voice. I just have this feeling he's back. He's alive."
"Your father sounds like a nice guy."
"You're gonna think this is crazy but I have two fathers."
Ryou's eyes widened. "Two?"
Miyako nodded. "My mother's friend Bakura seduced her the night of Halloween. I've inherited this…this…"
Ryou picked up a black book, holding it up. "You study the dark arts."
Her eyes widened as she saw Ryou holding up her book of the Dark Arts. "How? What? But?"
Ryou smirked, his voice changing into the voice she knew all too well. "That's right little girl. Your stupid uncle had to promise your father to raise you a mortal but no…"
"Bakura?!?" Miyako was shocked. Her shock quickly turned to anger, pointing a finger at him. "Release yourself from Ryou's body."
"Being a little testy now are we?"
"Do as I say!" she took out the staff, pointing the jewel towards him.
Bakura was shocked to see what he saw. The rod of Isis! How the hell did she get that? Wait a minute…Ishizu you bitch! How could you?
"The rod of Isis eh?" Bakura grinned. "Very impressive indeed. Its powers are rather dark. Very well, child, you get your wish. But mark my word Miyako, I will come back." He laughed darkly, his voice fading. His wild eyes went back to its normal color as Ryou held his forehead, screaming in pain, falling to his knees.
"Ryou," Miyako went up to her friend, kneeling beside him. "Are you all right?"
Ryou groaned, leaning against Miyako. "What…what happened?"
"I can't believe it. My father's spirit has possessed you."
How stupid can you truly be? Still yet to find out I am your father? "I don't know. Lately, before moving here from Kyoto, there's always a man who looks like me coming into my dream. I'm not so sure why."
"Here, why don't you lay down? Maybe I can do something about it."
"What are you going to do?" Ryou looked at her curiously.
"Ok. I'll admit it. I'm gonna do something pretty freaky."
"I wouldn't mind."
"Fine. Just close your eyes."
Ryou closed his eyes as Miyako placed a finger on his forehead, chanting some sort of spell. She too closed her eyes but suddenly opened them. "Damn it."
Ryou, too, opened his eyes, looking at Miyako strangely. "What's wrong?"
"Somehow, the spirit inside of you managed to block me from seeing into your mind."
"Wow," he sat up on the floor. "That is scary."
"Eh, Ryou?" Joey knocked on Miyako's door, stepping in. "There's someone at the door who says she's your sister."
"Oh," Ryou slowly got up, picking up his bag, slinging it over his shoulder. "Thanks for letting me know."
"Here, I'll walk you out the door." Miyako got up as well.
"I thought you would say that." Ryou grinned, making his way down the stairs. He came to a stop, seeing a girl older than him, standing outside, gazing at Ryou in her black uniform.
"Ryou, you almost got me worried. You could've at least called and tell me you were going to a friend's house. I was worried."
"Well Shizuka, it's a complicated thing to explain."
"So I see." She then looked over at Miyako. "Have some decency and at least introduce me to your friend." She brushed the dirt off her skirt.
"If you must know, this is Miyako. Miyako, this is my elder sister Shizuka. She's starting her 4th year in an all girl's school."
"Uh…hey." Miyako waved slightly.
"Ah, a new girlfriend." Shizuka smiled. "C'mon Ryou, let's go."
"Sure." Ryou then turned to Miyako. "Bye Miyako. See you tomorrow."
"Bye Ryou." Miyako waved as the two left.
"I assume your boyfriend has left." Joey grinned.
"Oh Uncle Joey." Miyako laughed.
Meanwhile, Bakura and Ishizu continued walking down the streets. Bakura had changed back from Miyako's friend to his twisted self.
"I'm surprised you got away with that lie you told your own daughter." Ishizu chuckled. "Little Ryou being possessed by Miyako's father. Isn't that cute?"
As they neared the alleyway, Bakura pulled Ishizu into the alley, slamming her onto the brick wall.
"Bakura," Ishizu was surprised at this unexpected attack. "What has gotten into you?"
"Don't give me that innocent look!" he snapped, holding her wrists. "I just want to ask a few questions."
"Questions?" Ishizu didn't like the sound of this.
Bakura smirked, letting go one of her wrists, using it to grab her neck. "Oh yes Ishizu. Perhaps you care to explain the rod of Isis."
"The rod of Isis?" she managed to blurt out, looking at him nervously.
Bakura released his grip on her neck. "What was that Ishizu?"
"I have given the rod to the child," she breathed heavily, holding her neck. "She was meant to have it."
"Oh? Is that so?" he then slammed her right to the ground. "I may not know what my child's is meant to be just yet," he held out his hand, a dark light in a shape of a sphere slowly emerged from his hand. "But you, however, are destined to be my personally slave."
"That would never happen! I was the one who brought you back to life!"
"You may have brought me back to life Ishizu," Bakura shot out the light from his hand, striking Ishizu in the heart. "But you have no idea how powerful I am compared to your brother Marik."
"How dare you?" Ishizu struggled to speak.
"Now, now Ishizu," he picked up her body, slinging it over shoulder. "Let's not get all worn out." He then walked deeper into the alley.
~*Yes, I know the sequel is getting kinda boring because Yami and Tea have been killed. Somehow, with yours truly's brilliant writing mind…I'm bringing them back very slowly. Yup. You'll see, though the bad part is, there's more love scenes between Ryou and Miyako than Tea and Yami in this sequel*~
~*To Be Continued*~