JK: Okay peoples more chappie coming your way… I know it is an odd update time, but too much going on in my life to update religiously…
Mokuba: Walks in licking a fudgesickle Hey JK have you seen my Niisama…
JK: naw he was just here, don't tell me my muse thief is at it again…
YJK: enters the room beating off super-hyper fluff bunnies that does it I'm going on a muse thief hunt… he tried to catch me using these holds up fluff bunny
JK: sweat drops figures… okay so now who is left to do reviews…
Draco: walks in dragging a KO'd Yami and Bakura you could use these two… it seems that they paid the muse thief to take off with your muses…
Yami: wakes up and sees JK glaring at him um… it's not what you think…
JK: smiles sweetly at the ex-pharaoh oh YP>
Bakura: grumbling as JK ties him up and forces him to do the disclaimer JK does not own YGO or HP so deal with it or be sent to the shadow realm to deal with the pesky lawyers already there…
Mokuba: gives readers puppy dog eyes read please …
Chapter 12
But as the week wore on even a bad fortune could not keep the group down for long as the winter ball approached as well as the beginning of a two week long holiday break. Students, teachers, and ghosts alike were excited as the Great Hall was being transformed into a beautiful holiday scene. The morning of the winter ball promised snow later, but now it was a sparkling wonderland for the students to enjoy. Yugi ran into the common room excited about tonight, but for now he wanted to go outside and start a major snowball war. The violet-eyed tenshi knew that Horus was busy waking his Gryffindor friends and Lunari had the Slytherin friends. Yugi crept into his dorm room and pounce on his darker half. Yami woke up abruptly and saw his other half smiling at him innocently. Yugi got up off the bed and proceeded to wake the rest of the dorm occupants.
"Okay Yugi why the morning pouncing?" Yami asked as he yawned.
"I have the need to start a major snowball war," he told everyone, "So last one outside will have to face a white washing."
The teens all scrambled to get dressed and beat the smaller teen outside. Soon the group of friends were gathered outside waiting on the rules for this snowball war. Yugi explained that there will be two teams and each team will have one hour to set up home base, snow balls, forts, plans, or whatever else they wish. On the sound of a whistle the 1st Annual Hogwart's Snowball War will begin. It will continue until no one is left standing or one team runs out of snowballs or snow to make snowballs. Every one began separating quickly into teams. The first team consisted of the Yamis, Draco, Ron, Harry, and Hermione. The second team was the Hikaris, Ginny, the Weasley twins, and Lee Jordan. Yugi led his team away from Yami's determined to beat the ancient King of Games. The groups prepared snowballs after snowballs for the assault to commence.
Soon a wall of snow was constructed and the main assaulters sat ready to begin. Yugi glanced at his watch and blew a whistle. The first snowball was released by Bakura and missed Ryou by a mile. Ryou let his own snowball fly hitting his darker half in the face. He and Sai high fived each other as Bakura just growled at them. The air was now thick with flying packed snow. More students came out and joined the teams. As the day wore on the war was deemed a tie as the students went inside to dry off and get ready for the winter ball in a few hours.
Hermione, Ginny, Nikki, Sai, and Luna went into Sai and Luna's room to get ready in peace. The rest of the friends, mainly the boys, sat in the common room either dueling or playing chess. Yugi and Ron were in an intense chess match that seemed to be in a stalemate at the moment. When the clock struck eight o'clock, Seto, Seth, Yami, and the other's without a date left to go to the Great Hall. Nikki was the first to come out of the dorm room. She wore a deep violet colored dress robe that clung to her slender form. Yugi fidgeted in his own violet colored robes as Nikki came closer. The two teens left the room arm in arm to go to the Great Hall. Yugi sent Malik a glare before leaving. Hermione and Ginny came out next going to the Great Hall, not caring if they didn't have dates. Hermione wore periwinkle blue dress robes and had her hair tied up in a bun. Ginny on the other had wore soft pink robes and left her hair down in tight spit curls.
Malik was the only one left to wait on his date. Sai came out of the dorm room with Luna close behind. Luna left the common room wearing deep crimson robes and her hair done in pleats trimmed in gold weaving. Malik was in awe at how Sai looked. Sai entered in wearing silver colored robes that clung tightly to her slim form. The sleeves of the robe had an inner sleeve that came to a point on the back of her hand and the outer sleeve flared out and fell to the floor. Her long tri-colored hair was tame for a change and hung loosely around her face and shoulders. She glance at Malik once before focusing on the floor, her tan cheeks darkening as a blush crept onto them.
Malik wore simple Egyptian robes in a dark sand color. He lifted Sai's chin up to look into her deep purple eyes. The two teens left the room in silence and went to the Great Hall. As the couple entered in they spotted their friends around a few tables near the back. Where the teachers ' table usually stood was now a stage. A group of three sisters and their band were doing last minute sound checks before beginning a fast paced song. Almost every student began dancing as others wandered around the transfigured entrance hallway, which now looked like a garden.
"Hey guys," Malik said as he and Sai joined them.
"We were wondering if maybe you decided to not come after all," Bakura said.
"Oh stuff it in your ancient shorts," Malik said, "I wouldn't miss this for all the gold in the Pharaoh's tombs."
Katie Bell walked over to the group and straight to Kaiba, "Seto Kaiba could I bother you for one dance?"
Seto took the girl's arm and led her onto the dance floor. Everyone looked at the CEO in shock as he now led Katie in a dance to a slow song. Mokuba followed suit leading his date, a Ravenclaw first year by the name of Sierra Michels, onto the dance floor. Yugi did the same as well as Malik. Hermione watched the darker spirit of Ryou's as he and Marik goofed off. She had a small blush creeping onto her face and she was glad that the lights were dim in the Great Hall. Yami led Luna out onto the dance floor and soon the two of them were lost in each other's embraces. Bakura noticed the stared coming from Hermione and went up to her. Hermione paled when she realized that she had been caught staring.
"Hermione care to join me for a dance?" Bakura asked the girl.
"S-sure," Hermione stuttered and allowed herself to be led onto the dance floor.
The only one left were Marik, Ryou, Draco, and Harry. The four boys sat silently just enjoying the music. Draco soon left the table and went out into the garden. Marik followed behind and snuck up on the unsuspecting teen. He wrapped his powerful arms around the blonds waist, causing said Slytherin to jump at the contact. Marik buried his nose into the Slytherin's for once loose hair inhaling the scent of pine and fresh rain. The teen relaxed into the embrace content to just be there with someone. He had always known that he preferred a male to a female, but didn't think the spirit was the same way. Ever since he had seen him on Halloween he had been pining for him, just too scared to say anything. But he was glad that Marik took the initiative to approach him. Draco broke free of the spirit's embrace to face him.
"Draco what is wrong? Do you not want this?" Marik asked the teen.
Draco put his finger to the spirit's lips before kissing them gently, "Does that answer your question?"
Marik just pulled the teen closer claiming his lips into a soul searing kiss. Marik drug his tongue along Draco's bottom lip asking for entrance. He parted his lips and Marik's tongue began to explore every crevice. He tasted like some type of sweet exotic fruit that the spirit couldn't quite identify. Soon the two broke apart to breath in. draco snuggled further into the strong embrace inhaling Marik's spicy and exotic scent. The two decided to enjoy each other's company just a little while longer. Harry watched the white-haired boy sitting at the table realizing that he was beginning to develop feelings for him. Ryou blushed at the intensity of the raven haired boys stares. Harry wanted to pull him into his arms and kiss him silly. The Gryffindor teen was actually scared of the boy's darker , more violent half. Ryou watched Bakura as he danced with Hermione out on the dance floor.
Aibou what is wrong?Bakura asked Ryou through their mind link.
/N-nothing…/ he responded nervously.
Nonsense… now tell me what is bothering you…Bakura snapped.
/Just wishing I was dancing out there as well/ Ryou responded quietly.
Well ask Harry. He seems to be watching you very closelyBakura said.
/Huh?! Wh-what do yo-you mean?!/ Ryou asked flustered.
I can fell your emotions towards him leaking through our linkBakura told Ryou, Now he and I will have a talk later, but for now enjoy yourself
/Thank you/ Ryou told the spirit.
Whatever, now go you're bothering meBakura said snidely, but the ghost of a smile played upon his lips.
Ryou went to Harry's side, "You want to dance, Harry-kun?"
"Are you sure? What about Bakura?" Harry asked some what nervous.
"Don't worry about him, come on before we end up missing out on all the fun," Ryou said getting over his nervousness.
Harry took the offered hand and led the shorter teen out onto the dance floor. The song that was currently going on was an upbeat song. The two teens joined the others and soon the songs became slower once again. Harry held onto Ryou's waist, pulling him closer. Ryou laid his head down onto Harry's shoulder enjoying the warmth coming from the teen. Ryou noticed that Harry smelled of lavender and spices. Harry closed his eyes and inhaled Ryou's unique scent of honey and peaches. The raven haired Gryffindor wanted to see if he tasted as sweet as he smelled, but dared not to at the moment. As soon as the song ended the group went back to their tables to get a drink. Bakura led Harry out into the garden stopped by one of the fountains and turned on the scared teen.
/Bakura don't scare him too bad, onegai/ Ryou pleaded with the Tomb Robber.
Fine, but I'll give him enough of a warningBakura said closing the mink link.
"B-Bakura, I'm so-sorry if I-I've offended you b-by being w-with R-Ryou…" Harry stammered in his fear.
"Calm yourself," Bakura said, "I just want to make sure that your intentions are pure. Ryou's soul is very fragile because many terrible things that have transpired including what I have done, which I'm sure he has told you already."
"Yes he has, but what else has happened to him?" Harry asked.
"That is not for me to tell you, only he can when he is ready," Bakura said, "I am only giving you a warning. If that boy's innocent heart, soul, or spirit are harmed or tainted in anyways I will not hesitate in turning you into a living doll. I have done enough harm and he doesn't need another to add to it. Ra only knows that if he hadn't stopped the Pharaoh, I would be in the Shadow Realm."
"Wouldn't that of hurt Ryou as well?" Harry inquired out of curiosity.
"It would of, but at the time I and the Pharaoh did not care what harm befell that child. Now because of his good heart, compassion, and innocence I have become this… person and I will do what I must to protect him," Bakura said.
"I promise that I will not harm him," Harry said, "And I won't breath a work of our conversation except to say that you warned me to not harm Ryou."
"I don't say this too often, but thank you," Bakura said.
The two walked back towards the Great Hall to enjoy the rest of the winter ball. When they came in they found Seth supporting a half asleep Ginny Weasley as she used him as a pillow. Seto, Yami, and Marik were besides themselves in laughter. The girls were currently out on the dance floor dancing to another upbeat song that the Weird Sisters were spinning. Harry sat down next to Ryou and the tenshi snuggled up to his new boyfriend, content to be near his never ending warmth. Hermione came off the dance floor winded and glad for the brief respite that that the band was giving the students. Sai started to head to the Great Hall doors when Malik hurried after her.
"Sai wait up," he called out.
Sai turned and waited for him to catch up, "What's wrong? I'm just going to go to the ladies room and then walk around the garden."
"Do you want me to come with?" Malik asked.
"No I think I shall be okay. If I don't come back in fifteen minutes I give you permission to panic," Sai told him.
Malik just rolled his eyes before walking back to the table. What neither teen saw was Propheus following Sai out of the Great Hall. He hid behind one of the fountains near the restroom. As soon as Sai exited the restroom Propheus grabbed her around the waist and drug her towards a more desolate area of the gardens. Sai felt something get placed on her head that made communicating with her darker half impossible. It was also making her brain groggy. Sai finally focused on her captor and saw that it was Propheus Malfoy. She began fighting, but found it difficult as her arms and legs became heavy.
"Malfoy what have you don't to me?!" Sai demanded.
"Nothing but block your magic from the shadows that you draw from," Propheus told her, "One side-effect is grogginess and heavy limbs as your body is sapped of it's magical energies."
"You bastard… when my friends find me missing you will be sorry," Sai spat at Propheus.
"I highly doubt they will notice tell you the truth," Propheus said moving closer to her.
"Stay away from me or you will find that I won't need magic to take care of you," Sai said in a low deadly voice.
"I highly doubt in you current condition that you will be able to do anything," Propheus said crushing her against his body.
"You underestimate me Propheus Malfoy," Sai hissed as she brought her knee up to connect with his groin.
The Slytherin fell to the floor in pain giving Sai enough time to get back to her friends. Sai tried to remove the head band, but found it securely stuck there. The Egyptian teen heard her tormentor following her as she ran blindly towards the Great Hall. As she came around a rose bush she ran right into Marik. She hugged him as she was happy to see him. He looked down at her not recognizing her at all.
"Marik!" Sai screamed out.
"Do I know you?" the spirit asked her.
"Marik It's me, Sai… you know… Saikuma Khalil, your prank partner," Sai pleaded with him.
His eyes flashed in recognition, but Sai fell to the ground screaming as pain ripped her through her head. She struggled to her feet and pushed past him and into the Great Hall. She saw Yugi and Luna talking. As she made her way closer to them the realized no one remembers who she is and it had something to do with the circlet Propheus put on her. She saw Malik and noticed him looking for something. The teen walked carefully up to him not knowing what his reaction would be. When his eyes landed on her they lit up. Malik ran to her and brought her into his embrace. Yami and Ron walked up to him puzzled about why he was hugging a complete stranger.
"Hey Malik who's she? I've never seen her before," Ron stated.
"You know he's right, she could be a spy for Voldemort or this ancient evil," Yami told him, "We should turn her into Dumbledore."
"What?! No way… I'm not a spy. I'm Saikuma Khalil. We've been going to school since September 1st," Sai argued, "Malik you believe me right?"
"I'm not sure… you look familiar, but I cannot remember," Malik said, "Perhaps Dumbledore can try and figure this out."
"No…NO…NO…" Sai screamed out, "Please remember… I don't' want to go back to him…"
"S-Sai…" Malik said blinking as he fought against the magic.
"Malik please…" Sai said quietly before kissing him on the cheek, "Remember me…"
Propheus grabbed her around the waist and pulled her away from the Egyptian boy. Sai tried her hardest to fight off the Slytherin boy, but found herself getting weaker. Darkness was beginning to creep into her vision as she fell limp in the teens arms. Malik seemed to snap back to reality. He ran after Propheus to get Sai back from him. The Egyptian teen spotted them by the main door to the school. Malik took out his wand and called out the first jinx that came to mind. Propheus' body went rigid as he fell to the ground in a full body bind. Malik ran to Sai's side and saw her unconscious. As he lifted her into his arms, she began thrashing around as if she was in pain. He turned and saw the others running up, Yugi in the lead. As they came upon the couple Yugi paled at the pained expression on Sai's normally cheerful face.
Malik hurried to their rooms shouting for someone to get his sister and Shadi. As Malik went into Sai and Luna's room he laid her carefully onto the bed. He had silent tears falling down his tanned cheeks as he remembered the hurt expression in her eyes when he said he didn't remember her. Ishizu entered the room silently as set her hand onto her younger brother's shoulder. He looked up a the older Egyptian woman as she watched him.
"Sister something is draining her of her magical energy and I have a feeling it is this circlet around her forehead," Malik told her as Shadi entered into the room.
Shadi stepped closer to the bed and examined the metal band, "This is ancient magic at work here."
"Are you certain," Ishizu questioned the older Egyptian.
Shadi noddec his head, "I am certain. No one here can remove it without befalling the same fate."
"Then how do we remove it?" Malik asked.
"We must perform a ritual to reverse the magic, but it cannot be performed here, but instead on the grounds from whence the magic originated," Shadi told the two siblings of the Tomb Keeper Clan.
"In Egypt," was all Malik said.
"How long until the magic cannot be reversed?" Ishizu inquired of the turbaned Egyptian.
"I am not sure, but we should leave tonight to get there by morning," Shadi explained, "We still need to find out where the spell originated from."
"I shall inform Dumbledore," Ishizu said leaving gthe room.
"I shall advised the others to prepare to leave in about an hour," Shadi said, "I trust you shall be fine here alone."
"I am not really alone," Malik said glancing down at Sai.
JK: sorry to leave off like this but if I continue the chapter will be way too long… as is this chapter is 9 pages long…
Mokuba: runs up to JK he has hit again… this time Yugi and Mai are missing.
JK: clenches fists and glares angrily at the doorway well gotta go I have a muse thief hunt to commence with…
Mokuba: sits down at computer and pops in a YuGiOh Battle City Duels DVD oh this one is great… It's the one where Niisama tries out Obelisk (if your curious it's Battle City Duels volume 2: Obelisk the Tormentor)
Ryou: walks in and sees Mokuba busy and JK gone as well as her Sledge Hammer of Justice anyways 3-5 reviews will get you another chapter…
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