Hey hey! back from Hawaii Boy was it a trip to remember. My family misses me, which is a good thing.. I think, but I missed my friends alot more, as well as writing these.

Shining Friendship: I am glad you really enjoyed the last chapter and I apologize for leaving you hanging for so long, Hopefully this chapter will make up for it though! believe it or not, I do not actually have anything .. well planned for the story. I just go with the flow, with what feels right at the time that I am writing it. When I do plan, it never goes through usually. LoL. Call me finicky.. I jsut love suspense, even if it means making me wonder what I will do next :P

Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh! If I did.. well.. I'd be too busy spending money rather then writing fanfics ;)

Anyhow! On to the show!!!


Three weeks had passed. Malik had spent much of his time gaining the trust of the small group of friends. Within that brilliant, if not insane mind everything they did, their actions towards eachother, their weaknesses and strengths.. Had all beeen cataloged within his mind. Joey the cocky one of the group had a quick temper and rather good fighting skills, his sister Serenity is his biggest concern. She is his weakness. Joey, the second place duelist next to Yugi enjoyed the game and was trained by Yugi's grandfather Solomon.. Tristan was usually quiet, A good student whom stepped up to the plate when something dishonoring happened to one of his friends. he enjoyed fighting, but for a cause. He was not quite into duel monsters as Joey was. Rather he was infatuated with a classmate names Miho. A beautiful, yet shy girl whom had the boy wrapped around his fingers. Yet the two whom intrigued him the most were Yugi and Tea. They had been friends for a very long time ever since they were young children. The boy had been in love with the girl for a very long time, Yet was far to tenative to say anything for the longest time, For fear of rejection, or losing his best friend. Yet somehow the two had managed to get past that and currently were in a serious relationship.. Marik pondered internally .. how could he cause doubt within the hearts of these people. For though they were all a bit different, they had one thing imbedded within their hearts. Loyalty. They were a tight knit group whom would do anything for the other. Marik sighed softly and leaned back within his seat. Within a few hours they would all be meeting at the airport and heading to Egypt. So many thoughts crossed his mind, His plans and plots to make the Pharoah pay for what he had been put through... Slender fingers tapped upon his cheek slightly as violet eyes narroed in thought. suddenly he heard a shout, Which caused that near threatening look upon his features to diminish into a cheerful smile meant for the girl heading towards him. "Tea! You are right on time!"


It was not as hard as one would think to convince her parents to let her go to Egypt. They were always traveling around the world, far to busy to actually spend time raising their daughter, Therefore leaving her to her own devices. Recovery had been hard on the girl. Constantly she would be looking over her shoulder, a look of fear etched upon those delicate features. Yugi had been by her side the whole time. Even going as far as to sleep upon her couch in her home with the rest of the guys. Still her memory had not returned, at least not the parts where she had been held captive, that entire time.. It was a dark, blank memory. Exsisting only because others told her it had happened, along with an unamed fright gripping at her heart. Egypt would get her away from all of that wouldn't it? Noone but she and her friends, along with her parents and Solomon knew that they would be going there. Marik had spoken of the place being out of the way and well hidden from others. A paradise within the desert. An offer they really could not pass up. Fingers danced lightly upon the bracelet she wore, that christmas gift from Yugi, the thought of him alone caused her cheeks to heat up slightly in a blush. Her suitcase had been packed and she had arrived at the airport to grab all of their tickets and buy a few snacks for the plane trip. Yet Malik seemed to have gotten there before her. She smiled brightly, those cerulean colored eyes sparkling a bit as she stopped before him, that suitcase lain down, and her back pack shrugged off of her shoulders. "Malik! You are here a bit early!" Of course she offered a hug to the boy whom flushed and withdrew after a moment. Her hand rose to ruffle mahogany locks framing her face slightly, then slender frame lowered into a seat besides him. "I am pretty excited about this trip Marik. I really want to relax.. get to see Egypt."


See Egypt. Malik smiled outwardly, yet he could hear that manical laughter ringing in his head. Oh dear Tea, If only you knew what we have in store for you. Already his mind was working, plotting the demise of the Pharoah. Malik leaned forward then and stared at Tea for a moment before eyes lowered slightly. "Tea? Ever wonder what Egypt was like long ago? Many times I have sat in class listening to the teachers speak of it, but I always wondered what it was really like.. Were the Pharoahs and other Royalty of the ancient times kind? What powers exsisted back then? There is so much to learn!" He suddenly blushed a deep red, a sheepish smile crossing his face. "Gee. I am sorry Tea I guess I talk too much sometimes."


Tea smiled then, a small chiming laugh escaping her, before her hand lowered to rest upon his arm. "Oh Malik. I don't think it is a bad wish. Infact, I often wonder what it would be like to live in such a time. I wonder what sort of status I would have. How I would live...." She trailed off suddenly before her features changed slightly. From that of a friend to one whom adored another. Yet when Malik gazed at her, he noted that her vision was not upon him.. rather gazing over his shoulder that look upon another. He turned then, only to see his enemy moving their way, that shock of tri-colored hair the first of the boy to catch his eyes, Inwardly he screamed, wishing to leap up and pummel the boy for ruining a moment between himself and Tea! Instead he rose from his seat to welcome Yugi along with T ristan and Joey whom were lagging a bit behind them. "Hey guys! Tea and I were just talking about Egypt! I can't wait to show you all around!"


He wore black jeans along with a sleeveless midnight colored shirt, buckles and chains adorned his clothing. A bit of a goth look if one might glance at the boy, yet the kindness within those eyes showed that looks did not mean anything. He greeted Malim instantly, Yet eyes remained upon Tea. The two were love struck. Perhaps their relationship had intensified after Tea's kidnapping? ne could never tell. After greeting the other boy, Yugi would be at Tea's side, His hand sliding within her own, a gentle squeeze given. Tea in turn lowered her head to rest upon his shoulder soft whispers offered to the boys ear, which in turn caused the boy to change a few shades of red.


Malik wanted to scream and throw a tantrum.. Why was he feeling.. jealous over Tea and Yugi? He hadn't thought anything of the girl.. Until he had spent a ton of time with her in the pas three weeks.. Could it be Malik had started to harbor feelings for Tea? He coughed slightly then, breaking the couples soft conversation. "Our flight has been called. We do not want to miss it! Shall we get going?" If only he could get her away from him, while they were on the plane. Malik did not know how much of seeing them together he could take! He peered at his ticket then and smirked as he gazed at the others. "Oh no... It seems they messed up our flight arraingements. Tea and I have been placed in First Class and everyone else is in .. " He flushed slightly head shaking. "I'll talk to the flight attendant and see if we can't get everyone in one area..."


Yugi shook his head at Malik a smile upon his face. "Tea deserves first class and well... you are treating us to this trip so you two just relax up there. Take care of Tea, Malik!!!" He murmured slightly before turning towards the girl. Chin tipped upwards and he offered her a kiss, which would be returned. Suddenly they would be calling the first place passengers to board, and Tea and Malik would be boarding the plane. Yami.. meanwhile within his soul room fumed. Why did he allow Tea to be seperated from him? Foolishness.. Yet Yugi brushed Yami off. Things would be fine. Malik was a friend after all.. they could trust him. He had saved Tea from her captor. Joeys hand calsped Yugi's shoulder then and he spoke. "Hey Yug.. they are calling our section for the flight. We better get on there or we won't be getting to Egpyt!" Yugi nodded with enthusiasm, then they too would be boarding The ship.. their seats happening to be in the far back of the plane.. Just as Malik wanted it.


Well there we go! They are off to Egypt! Appears that Malik has a thing for Tea now! Poor girl! As if he doesn't traumatize her enough hehe..

Enjoy! -CC