Me: I just want to thank EVERY SINGLE PERSON who reviewed this story. I'm truly touched!! I was beginning to doubt my ability to write, but all the reviews have given me the courage to write more. Please I love comments and reading other's stories so drop me a line.
Yami: Yeah she was driving us nuts waiting for the reviews too.
Marik: Oh you know they all just loved reading all about me. I mean who would want to read about YOU anyway.
Yami: *coughs* Umm… the story IS about ME, the Pharaoh you know.
Twilight: I thought it was about me. I'm the O/C after all. I hope this is not going to take long cause I have my evening planned out.
Marik: Do tell us…
Twilight: *wink* Oh you'll see sweetie. It involves whip cream and cherries.
Marik: O.O
Yami: -_-* Not again. Rowenna please start the chapter now. I'll even do your disclaimer for you. Rowenna does NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! And never will so don't bother demanding money from her. You'll have to deal with ME if you do.
Me: Ok thank you very much Yami. Now on with the story…
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Chapter 6:
Twilight was trapped in a hazy fog, not wanting to wake up and face reality. It was no use though; her fear had even invaded this place of safety. She could see skeletons surrounding her on all sides. It was a silly fear really. Where it came from was still apart of her past she could not recall. Which was worse, the nightmare of her mind or the real world? She could hear Namu calling her name, trying to wake her up. His voice held a note of panic. At least awake there was someone else to help her fight her fears.
Marik was worried. Twilight would not wake up no matter--how much he shouted her name. While she was out cold, he had cleared the room of all the bones, saying a prayer to the gods for disturbing the resting place. He looked around and sighed, memories of this place haunting him as well. He had spent nearly all his life down here in this tomb. His hatred and resentment for the Pharaoh grew with every memory that entered his mind. It did not matter though; soon he would have all the power of the ancient one. Looking down at Twilight, he began to form a new plan that would have her helping him when the time came. She would do his bidding without the aid of his Millennium Rod. This thought stirred his loins with renewed lust. By the Gods, she was a beauty, tempting him beyond reason. But he wanted her awake for the pleasure he had in mind.
"Wake up, Twilight," he prodded her. "There is nothing to be afraid of now. Come on, wake up."
She stirred, opening her emerald eyes at last. A soft blue glow seemed to illuminate her eyes and he wondered if that was a sign of her strong powers. He watched her eyes fill with tears as she took in her surroundings. She was still very pale, her skin like fine porcelain next to his darker complexion. Marik knew the past few hours were flashing through her mind. Once again the need to protect her banished any thoughts of causing her harm or pain. "By Ra! What is wrong with him?" he wondered.
"Are they gone?" Twilight asked, glancing around to make sure the room was devoid of any spiders and bones.
"Yep," Marik said, smiling down at her. "I got rid of every single one. Why are you so spooked of bones anyway? I can understand the spider one because I don't like them either." She was silent for so long he thought she would never answer him. "Come on, I promise not to laugh."
"It's not that," she said. "I just can't remember what made me afraid of them. They just feel like they are larger than life and are closing in around me." She shuddered at the thought, glad that he did not ask anything more. "Please Namu, I don't want to talk about it anymore. It's over and I need to move on and forget it."
"Alright I won't ask anymore about it," Marik said. "Let's just change the subject. The storm seems to have died down so we'll be able to leave soon." As soon as he said those words he wished he had not. Now he'd have to take her back to her family, but he took comfort in knowing that she was part of the plan now. At first he had not been sure she was whom he had been searching for. Now that she sat there staring at him, her powers evident in her luminous eyes, he could finally set all his plans into motion.
"What is he thinking right now," Twilight wondered. "Should I risk trying to search his mind again? Or maybe I'll just surprise him again and kiss him." Deciding the latter was less risky at the moment she pulled his head down and kissed him.
Marik was taken by surprise all right. He did not expect this move from her, but quickly gave in and took control of the kiss. "Just this one last kiss," he thought. "She has to go back to her family soon. Let this be my farewell gift to her." He ran his tongue along her lips and she opened for him. She tasted like honey and he drank in every once of her, not wanting this moment to end. She was the first girl he'd had this kind of reaction too after all. He disliked losing control of his emotions but oh how he loved the sensations kissing caused below his belt. Not wanting this to end yet knowing it must, Marik broke the kiss first. Twilight opened her eyes and he read the question within those eyes.
"We should really get you back to town now," he said while longing for the opposite. "Your family is bound to be worried about you and besides we don't want a repeat of what happened when we got here." That horse cry of a man had not been his imagination, not the way she had gone pale at its sound. The question was who or what had made it, and why?
Twilight was asking herself the very same questions. That voice had not just been her imagination. Namu had heard it too. She glanced around the room as she got to her feet. "I wonder if the answer is written on the walls," she thought. Odd as it was, the pictures made words and she understood some of them. She rubbed her eyes, thinking maybe it was an aftereffect of passing out. Nothing changed when she looked again, one set of words standing out among the others. She walked over to the wall and gasped at what she had just found. There written on the wall was a saying in Gaelic, So mise dachaidh rithisd**. Why would Gaelic be written here in an Egyptian tomb? She mentally reminded herself to ask her father about it. He might know since he was the history expert in the family. But there was that feeling that she had been here before. It would just not go away. Getting out of here was defiantly a good idea.
Marik took her hand in his and guided her back up the stairs to the tomb's entrance. Sand had blown down the steps and made it difficult to climb. Once outside they saw the extent of the storm's damage. The landscape looked completely different from when they had arrived.
"Don't think I won't find the way back," he said. "This happens every time a storm like this comes along. It's just a normal part of nature here in the desert." He glanced over at her to assure himself she understood what he just said. She had one of those "you think I don't know that" looks on her face. He just shook his head and smiled as he walked over and picked his bike up. There was sand everywhere and he just hopped it was not clogging up his engine. The key was still in the ignition so he held his breath and started it. The bike's motor roared to life and Marik sighed with relief. Now if only they could get back to town without anymore surprises. Less than twenty minutes later they were walking back into the hotel, Twilight's hand held tight in Marik's grasp.
Duncan visibly relaxed when he saw his daughter enter the lobby unharmed. "Thank God you're alright," he said, hugging her close. He had to know she was not hurt so he pulled her at arms length to look her over. He proceeded to check for any injuries and she tolerated his actions. When he at last was satisfied that she was not physically hurt he crushed her back into his embrace once more.
Sarah walked up and embraced her sister, happy to have her back. She turned to Namu and gave him one of her bright smiles.
"How can we ever thank you enough for all this," she asked. Before he could reply she rushed forward and kissed him full on the mouth. His eyes widened and his arms came up around her to balance them both. She thought he might not respond but it did not take long for him to kiss her back, which sent a shiver down her spine. He tasted like pure sin. Through the fog of desire she heard two different coughs from behind her. Blushing she pulled back and smiled innocently up at Namu, who had a dazed look on his face.
Sarah had to laugh at Twilight's expression, which earned her a light punch on the arm. Her sister liked this guy a lot it seemed. And by the smug look Namu tried to hide he was pleased that Twilight was acting possessive. Now Sarah wanted to know just what had happened in the hours they had been gone. Could it be that her sister had finally found someone? Sarah had always been like this, too curious for her own good. She had lost count of the times this flaw has gotten her into trouble, so she decided to wait till they were alone to ask.
As Namu was explaining what had happened to them a clerk from the hotel came up with news on their delayed flight. "Your airline called and said your flight to Japan is scheduled to leave in three hours. They ask that you arrive an hour and a half before then." Duncan thanked the clerk and ushered them all upstairs to their room while listening to Namu continue his story.
Twilight was sad to say goodbye to her new friend, odd, as it seemed they felt linked in some strange way. Only thing that did not make sense was that strange voice that both of them had heard. At the moment Sarah was saying her goodbyes, while she was left feeling an odd pang of jealousy. Burying the feeling as Namu approached her, she put on her best smile. Alone for the moment, she wondered what to say.
"You know this is not really goodbye," Marik said, reading her eyes. He took on of her hands in his and gave it a little squeeze. "There is the internet and telephones so I promise to keep in touch with you. I don't think I could forget what we've shared even if I tried." He drew her close and gently covered her lips with his, feeling her shiver with pleasure. He had her right where he wanted her. She trusted and desired him, leaving her an easy mind slave should he wish it. Now she would go back with her family but when the time came for her part in his plan she would do his bidding or be forced to do it. Once the Pharaoh's power was his she would be his queen and he could fulfill his ever desire concerning the redhead. The kiss ended all too soon and Twilight rested her forehead on his.
"I'm not sure what sort of feeling is between us," Twilight sighed. "Whatever it is though I like it. I just wish we could stay here longer. Something in me knows I've been here before, even though I've never left Scotland till now."
"Maybe you have been here in a past life," he hinted. She did not need to know the full truth yet, but the right kind of hint would not hurt his cause. "Who knows, you and I could have been soul mates in a past life."
She pulled back a bit to look into his eyes. "Maybe your right," she said. "Now that I think about it that would make sense, but what about that strange voice we both heard. Where did it come from and who was it?" She frowned as all her unanswered questions came back to her. Namu cupped her chin with his hand and those questions scattered once again.
"What a perfect excuse for us to keep in contact then," he said. "Now you and I have to keep in touch. I'll help you find those answers. I don't want to lose you now that I found you." Marik gave her a soft smile. "She's falling for it," he thought to himself. "I've got her eating out of my hand. Everything is falling into place now and nothing or no one can stop me from my destiny. While she stays in Domino City I'll build up my mind slaves and gather the cards I need to master the game of Duel Monsters."
"Here, Twilight, take these to remember me by," he said. He handed her a deck of Duel Monster cards. "You can't lose if you add any of these to your deck. Don't look so surprised. You made that illusion of that dragon seem real and I know it was one of the monsters from the game. I'm a pretty good duelist too so this is just another reason to keep in contact."
She laughed at this, the soft sound sending a jolt of desire through Marik. "Your very observant you know," she said as she sobered. Her father came back into the room just then, cutting short any idea he had about acting on his desire.
"Well you two its time to leave," Duncan said. "Thank you again for everything Namu. You will always have a place to stay if you're ever in Domino."
"Thanks a lot sir," Marik said. "Have a safe trip and don't forget to email me Twilight when you get there. Goodbye."
"Bye Namu," they both replied as they walked out of the hotel and into the waiting cab.
"Yes, bye for now," Marik thought as he waved until the cab was out of site.
** So mise dachaidh rithisd = Here I'm home again --Scottish Gaelic
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Me: FINALLY!! There you go, the next chapter. I hope you liked it.
Marik: If they didn't I'll just make more mind slaves out of them.
Yami: Does he really have to be here?
Me: Sorry Yami but he adds the humor to our conversations.
Marik: Yeah even if a certain girl *glares at Ziyal* hates my being here.
Ziyal: *rolls eyes* Whatever…..Rod boy.
Marik: SHUT UP!! NEVER call me that again!
Yami: *laughing* Rod boy!?! Oh, that is priceless!
Marik: See what you've done? I think I need a new mind slave right now. *runs after Ziyal* I'll show you what my rod can do!
Yami: O.O
Twilight: O.O
Me: O.O Ah, he means his millennium rod you sick minded people. See you next chapter.
Yami: Yeah she was driving us nuts waiting for the reviews too.
Marik: Oh you know they all just loved reading all about me. I mean who would want to read about YOU anyway.
Yami: *coughs* Umm… the story IS about ME, the Pharaoh you know.
Twilight: I thought it was about me. I'm the O/C after all. I hope this is not going to take long cause I have my evening planned out.
Marik: Do tell us…
Twilight: *wink* Oh you'll see sweetie. It involves whip cream and cherries.
Marik: O.O
Yami: -_-* Not again. Rowenna please start the chapter now. I'll even do your disclaimer for you. Rowenna does NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! And never will so don't bother demanding money from her. You'll have to deal with ME if you do.
Me: Ok thank you very much Yami. Now on with the story…
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Chapter 6:
Twilight was trapped in a hazy fog, not wanting to wake up and face reality. It was no use though; her fear had even invaded this place of safety. She could see skeletons surrounding her on all sides. It was a silly fear really. Where it came from was still apart of her past she could not recall. Which was worse, the nightmare of her mind or the real world? She could hear Namu calling her name, trying to wake her up. His voice held a note of panic. At least awake there was someone else to help her fight her fears.
Marik was worried. Twilight would not wake up no matter--how much he shouted her name. While she was out cold, he had cleared the room of all the bones, saying a prayer to the gods for disturbing the resting place. He looked around and sighed, memories of this place haunting him as well. He had spent nearly all his life down here in this tomb. His hatred and resentment for the Pharaoh grew with every memory that entered his mind. It did not matter though; soon he would have all the power of the ancient one. Looking down at Twilight, he began to form a new plan that would have her helping him when the time came. She would do his bidding without the aid of his Millennium Rod. This thought stirred his loins with renewed lust. By the Gods, she was a beauty, tempting him beyond reason. But he wanted her awake for the pleasure he had in mind.
"Wake up, Twilight," he prodded her. "There is nothing to be afraid of now. Come on, wake up."
She stirred, opening her emerald eyes at last. A soft blue glow seemed to illuminate her eyes and he wondered if that was a sign of her strong powers. He watched her eyes fill with tears as she took in her surroundings. She was still very pale, her skin like fine porcelain next to his darker complexion. Marik knew the past few hours were flashing through her mind. Once again the need to protect her banished any thoughts of causing her harm or pain. "By Ra! What is wrong with him?" he wondered.
"Are they gone?" Twilight asked, glancing around to make sure the room was devoid of any spiders and bones.
"Yep," Marik said, smiling down at her. "I got rid of every single one. Why are you so spooked of bones anyway? I can understand the spider one because I don't like them either." She was silent for so long he thought she would never answer him. "Come on, I promise not to laugh."
"It's not that," she said. "I just can't remember what made me afraid of them. They just feel like they are larger than life and are closing in around me." She shuddered at the thought, glad that he did not ask anything more. "Please Namu, I don't want to talk about it anymore. It's over and I need to move on and forget it."
"Alright I won't ask anymore about it," Marik said. "Let's just change the subject. The storm seems to have died down so we'll be able to leave soon." As soon as he said those words he wished he had not. Now he'd have to take her back to her family, but he took comfort in knowing that she was part of the plan now. At first he had not been sure she was whom he had been searching for. Now that she sat there staring at him, her powers evident in her luminous eyes, he could finally set all his plans into motion.
"What is he thinking right now," Twilight wondered. "Should I risk trying to search his mind again? Or maybe I'll just surprise him again and kiss him." Deciding the latter was less risky at the moment she pulled his head down and kissed him.
Marik was taken by surprise all right. He did not expect this move from her, but quickly gave in and took control of the kiss. "Just this one last kiss," he thought. "She has to go back to her family soon. Let this be my farewell gift to her." He ran his tongue along her lips and she opened for him. She tasted like honey and he drank in every once of her, not wanting this moment to end. She was the first girl he'd had this kind of reaction too after all. He disliked losing control of his emotions but oh how he loved the sensations kissing caused below his belt. Not wanting this to end yet knowing it must, Marik broke the kiss first. Twilight opened her eyes and he read the question within those eyes.
"We should really get you back to town now," he said while longing for the opposite. "Your family is bound to be worried about you and besides we don't want a repeat of what happened when we got here." That horse cry of a man had not been his imagination, not the way she had gone pale at its sound. The question was who or what had made it, and why?
Twilight was asking herself the very same questions. That voice had not just been her imagination. Namu had heard it too. She glanced around the room as she got to her feet. "I wonder if the answer is written on the walls," she thought. Odd as it was, the pictures made words and she understood some of them. She rubbed her eyes, thinking maybe it was an aftereffect of passing out. Nothing changed when she looked again, one set of words standing out among the others. She walked over to the wall and gasped at what she had just found. There written on the wall was a saying in Gaelic, So mise dachaidh rithisd**. Why would Gaelic be written here in an Egyptian tomb? She mentally reminded herself to ask her father about it. He might know since he was the history expert in the family. But there was that feeling that she had been here before. It would just not go away. Getting out of here was defiantly a good idea.
Marik took her hand in his and guided her back up the stairs to the tomb's entrance. Sand had blown down the steps and made it difficult to climb. Once outside they saw the extent of the storm's damage. The landscape looked completely different from when they had arrived.
"Don't think I won't find the way back," he said. "This happens every time a storm like this comes along. It's just a normal part of nature here in the desert." He glanced over at her to assure himself she understood what he just said. She had one of those "you think I don't know that" looks on her face. He just shook his head and smiled as he walked over and picked his bike up. There was sand everywhere and he just hopped it was not clogging up his engine. The key was still in the ignition so he held his breath and started it. The bike's motor roared to life and Marik sighed with relief. Now if only they could get back to town without anymore surprises. Less than twenty minutes later they were walking back into the hotel, Twilight's hand held tight in Marik's grasp.
Duncan visibly relaxed when he saw his daughter enter the lobby unharmed. "Thank God you're alright," he said, hugging her close. He had to know she was not hurt so he pulled her at arms length to look her over. He proceeded to check for any injuries and she tolerated his actions. When he at last was satisfied that she was not physically hurt he crushed her back into his embrace once more.
Sarah walked up and embraced her sister, happy to have her back. She turned to Namu and gave him one of her bright smiles.
"How can we ever thank you enough for all this," she asked. Before he could reply she rushed forward and kissed him full on the mouth. His eyes widened and his arms came up around her to balance them both. She thought he might not respond but it did not take long for him to kiss her back, which sent a shiver down her spine. He tasted like pure sin. Through the fog of desire she heard two different coughs from behind her. Blushing she pulled back and smiled innocently up at Namu, who had a dazed look on his face.
Sarah had to laugh at Twilight's expression, which earned her a light punch on the arm. Her sister liked this guy a lot it seemed. And by the smug look Namu tried to hide he was pleased that Twilight was acting possessive. Now Sarah wanted to know just what had happened in the hours they had been gone. Could it be that her sister had finally found someone? Sarah had always been like this, too curious for her own good. She had lost count of the times this flaw has gotten her into trouble, so she decided to wait till they were alone to ask.
As Namu was explaining what had happened to them a clerk from the hotel came up with news on their delayed flight. "Your airline called and said your flight to Japan is scheduled to leave in three hours. They ask that you arrive an hour and a half before then." Duncan thanked the clerk and ushered them all upstairs to their room while listening to Namu continue his story.
Twilight was sad to say goodbye to her new friend, odd, as it seemed they felt linked in some strange way. Only thing that did not make sense was that strange voice that both of them had heard. At the moment Sarah was saying her goodbyes, while she was left feeling an odd pang of jealousy. Burying the feeling as Namu approached her, she put on her best smile. Alone for the moment, she wondered what to say.
"You know this is not really goodbye," Marik said, reading her eyes. He took on of her hands in his and gave it a little squeeze. "There is the internet and telephones so I promise to keep in touch with you. I don't think I could forget what we've shared even if I tried." He drew her close and gently covered her lips with his, feeling her shiver with pleasure. He had her right where he wanted her. She trusted and desired him, leaving her an easy mind slave should he wish it. Now she would go back with her family but when the time came for her part in his plan she would do his bidding or be forced to do it. Once the Pharaoh's power was his she would be his queen and he could fulfill his ever desire concerning the redhead. The kiss ended all too soon and Twilight rested her forehead on his.
"I'm not sure what sort of feeling is between us," Twilight sighed. "Whatever it is though I like it. I just wish we could stay here longer. Something in me knows I've been here before, even though I've never left Scotland till now."
"Maybe you have been here in a past life," he hinted. She did not need to know the full truth yet, but the right kind of hint would not hurt his cause. "Who knows, you and I could have been soul mates in a past life."
She pulled back a bit to look into his eyes. "Maybe your right," she said. "Now that I think about it that would make sense, but what about that strange voice we both heard. Where did it come from and who was it?" She frowned as all her unanswered questions came back to her. Namu cupped her chin with his hand and those questions scattered once again.
"What a perfect excuse for us to keep in contact then," he said. "Now you and I have to keep in touch. I'll help you find those answers. I don't want to lose you now that I found you." Marik gave her a soft smile. "She's falling for it," he thought to himself. "I've got her eating out of my hand. Everything is falling into place now and nothing or no one can stop me from my destiny. While she stays in Domino City I'll build up my mind slaves and gather the cards I need to master the game of Duel Monsters."
"Here, Twilight, take these to remember me by," he said. He handed her a deck of Duel Monster cards. "You can't lose if you add any of these to your deck. Don't look so surprised. You made that illusion of that dragon seem real and I know it was one of the monsters from the game. I'm a pretty good duelist too so this is just another reason to keep in contact."
She laughed at this, the soft sound sending a jolt of desire through Marik. "Your very observant you know," she said as she sobered. Her father came back into the room just then, cutting short any idea he had about acting on his desire.
"Well you two its time to leave," Duncan said. "Thank you again for everything Namu. You will always have a place to stay if you're ever in Domino."
"Thanks a lot sir," Marik said. "Have a safe trip and don't forget to email me Twilight when you get there. Goodbye."
"Bye Namu," they both replied as they walked out of the hotel and into the waiting cab.
"Yes, bye for now," Marik thought as he waved until the cab was out of site.
** So mise dachaidh rithisd = Here I'm home again --Scottish Gaelic
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Me: FINALLY!! There you go, the next chapter. I hope you liked it.
Marik: If they didn't I'll just make more mind slaves out of them.
Yami: Does he really have to be here?
Me: Sorry Yami but he adds the humor to our conversations.
Marik: Yeah even if a certain girl *glares at Ziyal* hates my being here.
Ziyal: *rolls eyes* Whatever…..Rod boy.
Marik: SHUT UP!! NEVER call me that again!
Yami: *laughing* Rod boy!?! Oh, that is priceless!
Marik: See what you've done? I think I need a new mind slave right now. *runs after Ziyal* I'll show you what my rod can do!
Yami: O.O
Twilight: O.O
Me: O.O Ah, he means his millennium rod you sick minded people. See you next chapter.