With this chapter, we had to cut things short, leaving out stuff that we really, really wanted to do because it wasn't exactly coherent with the story, so we asked you fans to help out. This time around, though,. We are going to add in some stuff that's mostly about Yugioh, including a cut out scene with Rebecca (that nauseatingly cute kid who's really in love with Yugi, and makes Tea jealous). Now, on with the mush- we mean, adventure!
Chapter 6
Falling
As he awoke that morning, Yugi looked out his window, in the direction of Tokyo, and the Sunset Shrine. What Joey was going to do was dangerous, but he was doing it for someone he cared for. That should have calmed Yugi's fears, but it didn't. It made them worse.
"What troubles you, Yugi?" asked the voice of Yami. "Is it Joey's decision?"
"Yes, Yami. I know he wants to protect Kagome, but what about him? He's only a human. He can't protect her from these monsters and warriors that are after the jewel shards."
"True, but he also loves Kagome, and love can give one great strength."
"Love? But, he only met her two days ago."
"Yugi, one cannot guess what brought them together, nor why Joey has fallen in love so quickly, but I sense that the bond is strong, and a true one. And in any case, since he is our friend, we can only watch out for him."
"You think of Joey as you're friend, too?"
"Of course. He reminds me of someone I once knew, long ago. Though I do not remember much of my true past, Yugi, I do remember that I had a friend who was like Joey: loyal, good hearted, and willing to go to the extreme for those he cared for."
"Wow. I guess Joey is like that. Thank you, Yami. I feel a little better about things now." And as the spirit went back into the puzzle to rest, Yugi looked at the Millennium Items that were already in his pack. He should put them back in the lockbox, but since they needed them before, maybe they would be needed again. So, he got a second pack, and put the Items in it, plus a few changes of clothes, some bagged and canned foods, and his Decks, and his Duel disk.
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Meanwhile, Yugi's friends were also preparing for the journey. Packing similar supplies, baring different things for Mai and Tea, they all packed their cards and disks. What these would provide, other than means of entertainment, they did not know, but the thought of just these creature comforts was assuring to them all.
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Kagome waited on the corner for Tristan's car. This morning, to avoid any unexpected visitors, Joey had called ahead and told her that they were picking her up that morning, and also giving her a lift home that afternoon. She appreciated the gesture. She would have a lot of walking to do later in the past, and a break would be good.
And it made her heart break a little to have to say good bye to Joey and the others. She told them yesterday that she did this all the time, but she said it casually, for their benefit. The truth was, she faced near death experiences everyday when she was hunting shards; she almost did die a few times. She didn't know if the next day was just another day, or her last. But she wouldn't scare her new friends. She wanted this day to be a good one. She would spend as much time with them, especially Joey, as she could.
Soon, she heard a car horn honk, and saw Joey waving his hand out of the window of a red Honda. She waited till they pulled up, then got in. As she was putting on the seat belt, she noticed that she and Joey were the only ones in the back seat, and that everyone else was quiet. What was keeping them so solemn? Could it be that they had seen through her carefree words yesterday afternoon? Had they guessed the truth?
"Hey guys?" she asked. "What's wrong? Why are you all so quiet?"
"Kagome," Joey said, turning to her, "I gotta tell you something."
"Yes?" she said, nervously. What could he want to say that made him look so serious? So somber?
"I've been thinking about this, and, I'm not letting you go back in time alone."
"What? Joey, I've done this a bunch of times, you don't have to worry."
"But what if something happens to you, Kagome? What if you get hurt?"
"I've gotten hurt before. It's nothing that I can't handle. What's the real reason you don't want me going back? Are you afraid of my feelings for Inu-yasha?"
"Kagome, I can't stand being separated from you." Joey said, leaning in closer.
"What?" she asked, as she backed up against the door. What was he saying? What was going on?
"I mean, I know we got different lives, and I'm not clingy or nothing, but, whenever you're not right here, beside me, I think about you. In fact, I think about you all the time. I've never felt this way about anyone before."
"I-I don't know what to say, Joey." she said quietly.
"Then just listen," Joey continued. "You're one of the best things to ever happen to me, Kagome. After knowing what it's like to be with you, I don't want to be witout you."
"Wrap it up, love birds," said Tristan, almost ruining the moment.
"Anyway," Joey said, giving a brief angry glance to Tristan, "what I'm tying to say is, Kagome, I, uh, I... " Kagome saw his hands trembling. She felt so sorry that he was so nervous. She reached out, and took his hands in hers. Then, they both looked at their hands, then, their eyes met. Kagome realized that Joey's hands weren't shaking anymore. She squeezed his hands, and he squeezed back.
"I love you, Kagome." he said softly.
"Joey, I-" she started to say.
"Oh," said Tea in the front seat, breaking the magical moment. "This is so romantic! I think I'm going to cry!"
"I think I'm gonna be sick," said Tristan, jokingly.
"Can it, goof ball," said Joey. The moment had passed, but not entirely. Joey and Kagome were still holding hands. Kagome felt like she was in a dream, holding that strong yet gentle hand.
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They were still holding hands when they got out at school. The sight did not go unnoticed. Word spread like wild fire. Kagome had dropped her bad boy for Joey Wheeler, from Domino High. By lunch time, everyone knew that Higurashi and Wheeler were a couple. And the rumor was confirmed when the two sweethearts were seen in the halls, the blond tough guy's arm draped over the sweet, shy girl's shoulders. And everyone agreed, they made quite a cute couple indeed.
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Yugi and the others were heading for their first class of the day. Joey was sullen, having to part with Kagome even for a few hours before lunch and gym, but they tried to cheer him up with offerings of his favorite candy bars.
"It's not like she's down the well already," Tristan reminded him.
"But I feel so empty!" Joey said, taking on.
"Can it, already," Tea said, "It was romantic in the car, but now it's just pathetic."
"Yeah, it's like that kid who used to hang around on Yugi's shoulder." Tristan said.
"Don't remind me of that brat!" Tea said, steaming with jealousy at the memory.
"Yeah, I remember her," Joey said, "Short, blond hair, glasses, kinda like that girl over there," he said, pointing to a shirt girl up ahead. All four blinked, then looked again. Oh no! It couldn't be! But it was. And she saw them.
"Yugi!" the girl called joyfully, skipping towards the four friends.
"Rebecca?" Yugi said, looking as scared as a dear in headlights, with Tea burning up with jealousy behind him. "Rebecca, what are you doing here?" he asked as she embraced him tightly.
"I skipped grades," Rebecca giggled, "All the way to tenth grade, just to be with you, Yugi."
"Gosh, I'm flattered, Rebecca," Yugi said as he tried to prix the girl off him, "It must have taken you a lot of hard work to get placed in tenth grade."
"I stayed up nights at a time,. Doing nothing but studying and extra credit work, and all the while, I had this picture of you to inspire me," she said, holding up a picture of Yugi at a tournament, "Along with the card you gave me; The Ties of Friendship."
"You still got that old thing?" Joey asked, "Man I remember when Yugi won that at Duelist Kingdom. I still don't know why you gave it up, Yuge."
"You should be on my side," Rebecca said to Joey, "The first thing I heard when I came here was how you and some other tenth grader skipped school yesterday to be alone."
"Wha- What?!" Joey stammered. "I- I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh, cut it out it's all over school," Rebecca said.
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"They're saying WHAT?!" Kagome cried.
"They're saying you two laid out yesterday to go on a romantic trip to the Motel 7," Yuka said, while the girls were hanging out in gym class.
"That's stupid," Kagome said, "I didn't go to a motel with anybody!"
"Then why were you both out yesterday?" Ayumi inquired.
"Uh, dysentery," Kagoem said, thinking quickly.
"Heard it before, try something else," said Yuka.
"Food poisoning?" Kagome suggested.
"We all ate the same thing two nights ago," Ayumi said, "Just admit that there's something going on between you and Joey, and we'll leave you alone."
"Besides, we have more important matters to deal with," Eri said, "Like who's the new kid who's going after Yugi?"
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"She won't leave me alone," Yugi complained as he and the guys tossed around a basketball, "She follows me everywhere. Math, English, History. She doesn't even have History on her curriculum, and she was in MY class! And she keeps slipping me creepy notes," Yugi said, taking one out of pocket. He handed it to Joey and Tristan.
"'Dear Yugi, I think about you every night," Joey read out loud, "I love you so much, I can hardly breath, In fact, I sometimes loose consciousness. But when I regain consciousness, I think about you even more. In fact, last night, I nearly suffocated in bed thinking about you.' You're right, man, she is nuts."
"I'm just glad she doesn't have gym class with us." Yugi said, wading up the note.
"Oh Yugi!" Rebecca called in a singsong voice.
"Oh no!" Yugi said, looking around for the menace, "Hide me!" he got behind Tristan, and cowered.
"Get a hold of yourself, Yugi," Tristan, "It's just a girl."
"A creepy stalker girl!" Yugi said, shivering, "She'll try to snip off pieces of my soon, I just know it!"
"Well I had thought of it," Rebecca said. Yugi jumped. She had been standing right behind him. "But I thought that was just silly."
"Rebecca, I'm really flattered that you admire me, but I like you as a friend." Yugi tried to reason.
"Oh, wow, Yugi! You really like me!" Rebecca squealed as she threw her arms around him. "Oh. Yugi! You've made me so happy!"
Meanwhile, Tea had witnessed everything from where she was sitting with Kagome and her friends at the bleachers.
"Why that little-!!" Tea seethed.
"Chill it, Tea,." Kagome warned her. "It's just a crush."
"Crush, nothing!" Tea wailed. "I'll crush her! Rebecca!" she yelled as she stormed across the gym. "Take your hands off Yugi, NOW!"
"Why?" Rebecca sneered, "You want him?"
"What!?" Tea gasped, "Listen, he's tried to tell you nicely that's he's not interested."
"Quite, the opposite," Rebecca said, squeezing the boy, "Yugi said he likes me."
"As a friend, Rebecca," Yugi reminded her.
"You mean, you don't like?" Rebecca asked, looking at Yugi, pouting, "You don't want me around?"
"It's not that!" Yugi said, trying to keep her from crying, "I do like you, but just as a friend. I'm not ready for that kind of relationship yet."
"You're not?" Tea said, nearly tearing up herself.
"Oh great, now you got them both cryin'" Joey said. "I know how to settle this; with a good old fashioned Duel. Tristan, go get the Jello, the girls are gonna wrestle."
"Not even in your dreams!" Tea shouted.
Kagome stomped over, grabbed Joey by the ear, and dragged him off to the bleachers., saying, "You're sitting on the sidelines."
"Oh Yugi," Eri asked, grabbing Yugi's arm, "what are you going to do?"
"I don't know," Yugi said, "I guess I'm just let them duel."
"Then it's settled; we're dueling for Yugi," Tea said. "If I win, you leave Yugi alone."
"Fine, but if I win, Yugi's mine." Rebecca said. The girls got their decks and disks out, and faced off for their duel, Rebecca going first.
"I think you'll find my deck is a little different from the last time I faced any of you guys," said the girl as she drew her hand. "First, I'm going to play Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer in defense mode," she said as the image of a masked monk, carrying prayer beads, appeared in the middle of the gym. Everyone around them stopped as the duel got under way. "And next, I'll play Card of Safe return, and lay two cards face down."
"My turn," Tea said, loking at her hand. She drew a card from her deck, and said, "I play Mudora, in defense mode," and a human looking creature wearing Egyptian golden battle armor, and carrying a Scimitar, appeared, "And I lay two cards face down on the field."
"That's it?" Rebecca asked. "Two little cards and 1800 point fairy? I can do way better. I draw, and play the Dark Elf," she said as the purple haired, tan skinned Elf maiden appeared, "And I pay 1000 life points to have her attack." As the wicked looking Elf charged, Tea flipped her trap card.
"Negate Attack," Tea said. A vortex appeared, and swallowed up the Dark Elf.
"What happened?" Rebecca asked, looking scared, "Where's my monster?"
"That's what Negate Attack does," Tea said, "It negates your attack, destroys your monster, and ends your Battle Phase. You now, it's my turn," Tea said, drawing a card. "And now I sacrifice Mudora to summon the Airknight Parashath," a large wing covered warrior appeared, and the onlookers gasped at the amazing sight of the great Knight. "And he has a special effect. When ever he attacks a defense position monster, You take battle damage. Now, Knight, attack Kycoo!" The fairy Knight drew his gleaming sword, and raised it high.
"That activates my trap!" Rebecca declared. Flip, Sakuretsu Armor!" Immediately, spiky, black armor encased the monk on Rebecca's field, and as the Fairy's sword fell, it shattered, and the Airknight disappeared. "You think you can beat me with silly fairies? I'm a genius! And Yugi will be mine!"
"Don't I get a say in this?" Yugi asked from the bleachers.
"Now, it's my turn," Rebecca continued, "I draw and play Gemini Elf," two elves appeared on the field, one with red hair, the other with blond, and they linked arms. "And without any monsters, you're wide open! Genini, And Kycoc in attack mode. Attack!" The monk threw his beads at Tea, and they wrapped around her, draining her life points. Then, the Gemin Elf twins each blasted her, draining more points.
"Tea's only got 300 left," Tristan observed.
"I didn't know these games could be so intense," Kagome said, cringing close to Joey.
"I now play, Soul of the Pure," Tea said, playing the magic card. Her life points went up to 1300. "Now, I play Arsenal Summoner," a man cloaked in violet appeared, "And I equip him with the Butterfly Dagger!" a dagger emblazoned with a bejeweled butterfly appeared in the Sumoner's hand, and he raised it high above him, to cast a spell.
"What's going on?!" Rebecca demanded.
"My Summoner os casting a spell, according to his special ability. He can bring one monster with the name, 'Guardian' in it to the field. And I choose, Guardian Elma!" A beautiful warrior woman, also carrying a Butterfly Dagger, appeared, and faced the Twin Elves. "Now, I equip her with Cestus of Dagla," Tea continued. A twisted weapon appeared in Elma's left hand, and Tea said, "Now, my monsters are stronger than yours. Attack," she commanded. Elma flew forward, and slashed through both of the Elves, while the Summoner stabbed the Ghost Destroyer. Rebecca's life points dropped to 3800.
"Yeah Tea!" Joey, Kagome, and Tristan cheered
"Nice move, Tea," Yugi said. Tea blushed. He was on her side!
"Oh, that does it!" Rebecca said, "No more playing around! I activate the trap, Solemn Wishes!"
"Solemn Wishes?" Yugi, "I know that card! It lets it controller gain 500 life points for every card they draw."
"That's right, Sweet Yugi" Rebecca said to him, "And now, I draw, and play Pot of Greed!" 1500 hundred points leaped onto Rebecca's counter as she drew two more cards. "Oh, how lucky! I play Kelbeck, equipped with the Gravity Axe! And he ahs his won special abilities!" the cycloptic metal monster appeared, an immense two headed axe clutched in it's hands. Then, a second, armored Dinosaur like creature appeared, wit a similar axe in it's hands. As it roared, and trashed it's two tails, Rebecca said, "Meet my Guaridan. His name's Grarl, and he's gonna chew your Elma up, and spit her out! Attack!" she shouted. Grarl lifted his axe, as did Kelbeck, and both monsters charged.
"I play Return of the Doomed!" Tea said, flippinmg the card. "I discard one card to bring back my Airknight, and equip him with the Silver Bow and arrow!" the Knight reappeared, and a bright bow and arrow formed in his hands. As Graral made to attack Elma, the Ariknight blocked it, and destroyed Grar with a swipe of his sword, and fired an arrow, destroying Kelbeck.
"No!" Rebecca shouted as her monster vanished.
"And now that's my turn, I attack with all three!" Tea said, her monster each taking shots at Rebbeca's life points.
"No no no no no!" Rebecca whined as her points dropped to zero.
"That was so cool!" Kagome cheered as she leaped from her seat, and ran to hug Tea. The others folowed, each showering their friend with praise.
"You showed that squirt what's what!" Joey said, slapping Tea on the back.
"Thanks guys," Tea said, "But I only did for Yugi. Yugi?" she looked around. He wasn't there! Then, she looked, and saw Yugi kneeling in front of the crying Rebecca.
"I'm sorry you lost, Rebecca," Yugi said, "You were doing really well."
Rebecca sniffed, and said, "I didn't just lose a game. I lost you, Yugi." she whimpered.
"Awe, Rebecca, you didn't lose me. I'll always be your friend. And who knows, maybe when we're both older-"
"You'll go out with me?" Rebecca asked, her heart filled with hope.
"Um, sure, maybe." Yugis siad nervously.
"Just you wait, Yugi!" Rebecca said, jumping up. "I'm gonna grow up to be a fox you can't resist! And I'll duel Tea again! And win you back! I'll never give up, Yugi!" then, she started to skip away.
"That was weird," Tea said, walking over to Yugi.
"Are all Duels like that?" Kagome asked.
"I hope not," Eri said, "Because I'm dueling Tea next! As soon as I figure out this game," she said, thumbing through a card catalogue. The rest of the group groaned, and fell over.
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Inu-yasha waited near the well for Kagome. It was late in the afternoon, from what he could tell by the sun. He hated this waiting. It was annoying. But at least she wouldn't be with that Joey. He couldn't help but smile. During this time, she would realized what a idiot that blonde moron was and drop him like a hot potato.
"When the heck is she getting here?" he said aloud, getting cross.
His wait wasn't long though. After a few more minutes, he saw Kagome coming out of the well, with her usual over stuffed back pack. He started to get up to greet her, but then he saw someone else getting out of the well.
What was this?! It was that weirdo Joey and his friends! He saw them climbing out, one by one, until they were all out, and they were carrying packs too. What in hades did that girl think she was doing? Leading a camping trip?!
"What the h----- is this?!" he shouted as he came out of the trees.
"I came back," Kagome said defiantly, "Just like I said I would."
"I mean, why did you bring them?"
"They wanted to come. I tried to stop them, but they insisted."
"Besides," Joey said, stepping forward, "Do you think I'm gonna stand by and leave Kagome alone with you and that perv monk?"
"This isn't any of your concern, pretty boy," Inu-yasha spat back. "Besides, She's been traveling with us for over a year; why should now be any different?"
"Cool it, both of you," said Kagome. "Inu-yasha, you can't stop what's already been done. They're coming, but I made them promise that if there was any danger, they would stay out of the way, alright?"
"Feh," the han-you said. "What ever. They can do as they please."
"Glad you see it my way," said Kagome. "Come on guys, you can drop your things at the hut. It's this way."
This was going to be a long two weeks, Inu-yasha thought as he followed the troop of humans, keeping an eye on Kagome and Joey.
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"Ha! Those fools," said the dark servant as he and his master watched Inu-yasha and his companions walking to the village.
"So care free now, so unsuspecting," said the Mater, "Soon, we shall strike, and we will find and take the jewels and what that young boy carries." Yes, he knew the smallest one carried the items. He could feel their power pulsing through the air, under the ground, in his very veins. He needed those things. Especially the pendant the boy had around his neck. It was the most powerful of them all.
"But I must plan, and wait," the master continued "I sense a great power in the boy. Yes, it is similar to what the miko, Kagome, has inside her. It is strong, and has great potential if tainted. Yet it could also destroy me."
"Speak not of such things, master," the servant said.
"Li Zhou," the dark master said, "Follow them, and listen to everything the say. You shall be my eyes and ears." Li Zhou bowed to his master, and transformed into a long, snake like root. Then, he slithrered away, after the Han-you and his new friends.
"Yes," the dark one said to himself, "I must wait. Wait for the jealousy to grow. When Inu-yasha's hate for that man is as intense as his love for the miko. And that woman, who's heart is so cold- I shall plant the seed in her as well. Then, all shall come into place. But I must watch, listen, and find out more about these powerful items. I must wait for Li Zhou."
-----------------Authors' Note---------------
SirLarry: Considering the good reviews we got from the original 'Chaos Effect', it stands to reason that we should be getting decent reviews for this Extended Edition. However, we have not had any reviews as of yet.
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