I realized how short the last chapter was and it kind of disturbed me. Especially after reading an awesomely superb fanfic. I could never do such a good job.
This one is called Sakakku. Written by: DarkShadowFlame. I must say it is a rather intense read! The link is right here if you wish to check it

Anyhow as I was saying, I truly apologize for the shortness of some of my chapters. I think sometimes I just wish to get an idea out before I completely forget it. [I am a very forgetful person ] If you can believe that hehe. To those of you whom tirelessly read my chapters and offer your opinions and support, I am truly honored. It means more then you know.

Shining- You know I thought of that, but it would be near frightening for poor Tea to have all that happening to her. You never know though. I may just do it! Hehe. Thank you for constantly giving me input! I really appreciate it!

Angel- Goodness I know that was pretty short! Hehe I hope to change it though! Yami No Marik- Indeed. Joey and Mai are so opposite in my opinion, but I think that is part of the charm in them making that magic work! I am very pro-Tea. I hope no one is upset by that, but I really think that people have very vicious thoughts about the poor girl. I think part of the reason I like her so much is that I really identify with her. She is strong, holds her morals and beliefs high. She never doubts her friends, never forgets them. Tea is just awesome!

Any how. I promised you guys a new chapter that would be a bit longer, and I plan on getting to it! We all know I don't own Yugioh.. A girl can dream though can't I? XD

On to the show!


Hour upon hour had been spent moving through the sand dunes within the desert. Yet the group did not complain. Tea was growing weary though as the moved on. Shivers had accosted her frame, a fever starting up within her, Yet she said nothing. She did not want to be the reason that they had to stop. Vision blurred slightly as cerulean eyes rose to gaze up ahead. Within the distance she saw something floating in the air. "How.. strange.." She murmured softly, head snapped up suddenly as her eyes widened. Her voice sounded out in an echo as if she were in an empty room shouting.. She had only murmured though.. hadn't she? Fingers reached to grasp at the reigns of her camel, only to find that nothing was there. Rather, upon looking down Tea found herself hovering. Panic set in slightly and she tried to move, Only to find that her body refused to obey. the floating figure in the distance shimmered and came closer, She wanted to raise her hand! Shield her eyes from the brightness it exuded, yet could not. A woman.. a woman was approaching her. Tea's eyes widened slightly as she found a near mirror image of herself staring back at her, true.. the woman was older, her hair longer, her skin tanned.. Yet those eyes locked upon Tea's own held that lively blue. The determination within her gaze.. so fiery. so very.. Tea.


She stared long and hard at the woman, Both of them simply looking over the other. "W--who are you?" She stammered out quietly, though her words as before seemed loud and echoing. Head shook slightly in disbelief as the woman paused in front of her, a slender hand raising to cup her chin and lift it. That their eyes might connect. "You.. you are me.. aren't you?" Tea whispered softly, her features taking on a look of awe.. Was this a dream? Was she in the future? Brows furrowed slightly as she inspected the woman in silence. No, it couldn't be the future, the woman's garb was somehow.. older. It was as if she had stepped out of ancient Egypt, Her dress that one of royalty.


Finally the woman spoke, her dialect thick with accent. "Tea Gardner. You are in danger, All that you know and love could be gone as quickly as dust on the wind. For many moons you have searched for your true heart, and he stands before you. Yet someone chooses to disrupt that love. I cannot allow this to happen again, You must protect your heart at all costs!" The woman sounded so.. determined as she spoke. Her eyes had lowered a moment of quiet before she continued. "We are one Tea. Whether, Once upon a time a Pharaoh fell in love with a woman from another kingdom, they were destined to be enemies, yet upon meeting each other, they became more. They fell in love. They were about to marry, to put a war to end that had been going on between their countries for over a decade.. when she was taken, her heart had been corrupted by one male whom wished to hold her for himself. He was powerful, with the ability to take over ones mind, control them as if they were a puppet. You have already met this man Tea, you must be careful... He is near, he is ... dangerous! As we speak he holds me captive, I cannot break away from him, yet hopefully you have a chance. I have to leave now, if he finds out that I have summoned the power to reach you now.. All will be lost...." Her voice began to fade, as well as her image, and Tea screamed slightly as she tried to get her to stay.


"Wait! No, tell me who this person is? Are they going to hurt Yugi? Who are you? I need your name!" The woman could not keep her image alive. She tried so very hard, yet it was difficult under the strain she was under. Her head turned, her eyes widening slightly in fear.. Once again she turned towards Tea. Her hand reaching out to place something within the other girls palm. "I am Teana. And your enemy is...." Before she could say it, the woman was gone...


Yugi crouched before her, a cool cloth applied to her head, a sandstorm had arisen while they had traveled and Tea had spoken before suddenly taking off into it. the boys had been in a near state of panic. Malik had said that people whom were lost in the desert.. were never found. He had spoken of going to the oasis, then going out to find Tea when the storm died down. Yugi and his friends were upset. They would not leave her out there by herself to perish! Malik had persuaded them to go to safety though. They could not very well help Tea if they got lost themselves could they? As the storm died down they had began the search for her, spreading out, each person going in a different direction. Yugi's eyes lowered slightly as he spoke with his other half. "I do not understand this. Why is this happening to Tea? She has never done anything to anyone, yet it seems as if something works against her!" His voice trembled as it echoed within the hallway of his soul room. His fists clenched tightly.


Yami remained silent for a moment, his features taking on a look of frustration. Finally he spoke, his voice calm, near soothing. "All will be well my light. We will find her. I will search for her myself. I promise you. We will find Tea." A glow emanated from Yugi's puzzle then, causing a drastic change, His shoulders drew back, his features becoming more confident. His eyes though would be the biggest change, they had swirled from that soft amethyst, into a dark crimson. He would find Tea, figure out what was going on, and then he would try to figure out this puzzle. Though he treated it as if it were a game. Yami knew very well that it was a dangerous one. Someone still sought to hurt Tea, someone was toying with them. His eyes shut for a moment as he searched for the girl, Not with his eyes, but with something far stronger. Yugi's heart, his heart. They both loved the girl, for they were one. Perhaps two minds sharing the same body.. yet still, everything Yugi felt for the girl.. Yami did as well. Finally vision came to him, small trees, which harbored a cave behind them. He began to move, allowing that gentle tug upon his heart to guide him.. It seemed as if hours had passed as she sat astride his camel. Hand rose to wipe a bead of sweat from his brow, then he heard it.. the sound of a camel. At first he had thought that his own creature had uttered that sound, yet it was a bit further away, Eyes peered forward as he urged his creature forward ... then he saw it, the camel, the cave. Her mount had gotten its reigns caught upon the brush and awaited patiently for someone to release it.


Yami climbed down from his mount, making a soft noise to tell it to stay put, which it did. Then frame bent as he climbed into the small cavern. She was laying upon her back, her eyes closed, his hand would fall upon her forehead, a look of worry crossing the Pharaohs features as he felt her burning up. "Is she well Yami?" Asked that voice in his mind. Of course Yugi knew he had found her, already he felt the weight in his heart lightening. "She is ill. Yet she does not seem injured." Eyes lowered for a moment to peer at something Tea had clutched in her hand, gingerly he reached down to pull it free.. Only for his eyes to widen in shock. "No.. no it can't be!" He murmured softly.. An arm band, finely crafted, yet ancient by times, worn only by nobility. An arm band that Yami was certain he had seen.. He should know.. He should! because he had, had it made.. for her.. for his beloved... For Teana... Suddenly he retreated into his soul room, pushing Yugi back out and shutting his mind. He did not know where to go with this. How had Tea found this piece of jewelry?


Yugi blinked a few times, before managing to rouse Tea enough that he might get her onto her camel.. then they began the journey back. It was a relief to have her safe in his arms once again. He was worried though, Yami had acted so.. strangely. Closing his soulroom door without even allowing Yugi to thank him.. What could Yugi do though? He would simply give his friend time, then try to speak with him.


Malik screamed at Marik swearing that if Tea had been hurt, he would hurl the scepter into the sands to be lost forever. Marik tried to bring sense back to the boy. She would be found. He could sense her life-force. It had not been taken from the world, though it waned. Yet Marik could not assist in helping Malik find her, for he did not have the same kind of bond with his lighter half that Yugi did. Marik refused to fall for the girl, It was not his purpose in life. He did not wish to hold her or love her. He simply wanted to take over the world, No more, no less. Nor did Malik have a very strong bond with the girl, not as strong as the one she shared with her other friends. This annoyed Malik to no end. He had searched for hours, only to stumble upon Yugi leading her camel back. She half lay across it, barely able to hold herself up. They had gone back to the oasis, which was only a few miles away, Joey and Tristan had met them there, somehow knowing that Tea had been found. Could their bond be so great that they could sense such things? It boggled Malik. He rushed them to a room, allowing them to lay her down. He had offered to care for her by himself, so that they could get rest, but the boys would have nothing of the sort. She was always there for them, to take care of them, to be there for them, and they would do no less for her. He would have to bide his time. Things would work out. He would make them.. and so would Marik...


She awoke, seeming startled as she started into a sit. Yet she was gently pushed back down, leaning over her, she could see those gentle amethyst eyes that were very familiar. Her voice etched out, sounding a bit hoarse. "Yugi...? I was dreaming.. I saw her.." She mumbled as she grasped his hand. She did not feel very well, and it showed. Frame trembled beneath the thin blanket that lay over her, everything seemed as if it were a dream. Was this reality? She could not seem to figure out what was real, and what was a dream, not at that moment. Her mind was clouded with fever, with the events that had happened when they had left her. she felt his hand squeeze her own as she began to drift off... Sleep. That is what she needed. Surely things would seem much brighter in the morning....


Okay folks. I am not entirely sure where I am going with this, I hope it is not to confusing though. As you can tell I am trying to incorporate the past with the present in this fanfic. Teana and Tea are the same, yet they are from different times. Kinda like Yugi and Yami. So expect there to be more interaction in that sense. Also I am probably going to set aside some time to write more about Joey, Tristan and well.. you never know whom I might throw into the mix ;) All in all, I truly hope you have enjoyed this chapter. I tried to make it longer, yet I am not sure if I succeeded hehe. I'll write more as I can! Until then.
Ahui hou,
Malama pono!