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She ran blindly through the woods, branches whipping at her face, roots tripping up her every move. She could still hear him behind her, but his breathing and footsteps sounded further and further away. Frantically she looked for a place to hide. Not finding one she continued to run. She soon realized her stupid high heels were holding her back. She stopped, yanked them off, and again took off away from her pursuer. After awhile she could no longer hear the man chasing her. In a way she felt relieved, but she also felt a new wave of terror. She had no clue where he was. Ahead she spotted an old hallowed out tree. She approached it, then deciding it was a good place to hide she squeezed inside. Putting her hand over her mouth to stifle her loud breathing, she looked out into the darkness, wondering if her pursuer was out there. Her question was soon answered when she saw a figure walking in front of her hiding spot. "Please God, don't let him find me," she prayed silently. The figure stopped, and her heart jumped to her throat. He approached the tree she was tucked away in, and she knew it was all over.
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"Joseph Wheeler wake up!" Mai Valentine screeched into her fiancée's ear. Joey bolted up, and looked around confused. His eyes darted over to the clock. It was only 6:00 am. "Mai it's only 6:00 why do I hafta get up?" he questioned. The blonde woman let out an exasperated sigh.
"Joey need I remind you that TODAY IS OUR WEDDING DAY!!!" she bellowed. Joey grinned sheepishly.
"Oh yeah," he mumbled, tossing the sheets off himself, and getting out of bed. Mai shook her head angrily, and stormed out of the room. Joey grinned to himself. God he loved her so much, bad temper and all. He took a quick shower, and could smell eggs, hash browns, sausages, and toast when he got out. He threw on his bathrobe, and headed to the kitchen. Mai was sitting at the table already. She didn't look angry with him anymore, the cooking must have soothed her nerves. She planted a kiss on the top of her head before grabbing his food. Mai stood up from the table.
"I have to go get my hair done now. Then Téa is coming over to help me get in my dress. I should be ready by 9:30. That way we can be at the church by 10:00. Do you think you can be all ready by 9:30?" Mai asked.
"Yeah," Joey replied sleepily. "No problem." Mai didn't look convinced.
"Okay, just don't fall back asleep or anything," she threatened. Mai grabbed the car key, along with her purse and headed out the front door. Joey finished his breakfast, and decided to watch some television. However, as soon as he sat down the doorbell rang. Grumbling, Joey lugged himself off the couch, and to the door. He opened it, and was greeted by a smiling Tristan Taylor.
"What da ya want Tristan?" he asked.
"I came to help you get ready for your big day buddy!" Joey raised his eyebrow.
"Did Mai send ya?" Joey questioned. Tristan laughed nervously.
"No, of course not. Can't a person help his best friend get ready for his wedding?" Joey still looked unconvinced. Tristan broke down, "Okay, okay. Mai didn't think you would get ready by yourself so she told me to come help you."
"I CAN DRESS MYSELF!" Joey shouted. Tristan looked at Joey in his robe.
"Yeah, I can see that," he replied sarcastically.
"Hey I have plenty of time!" Tristan stepped in Joey's house.
"Well I am here now, so I might as well help you get ready." Tristan had his suit with him, as well as a small black box. "I have everything I need so I'll just leave from your house."
"You got da ring?" Joey inquired.
"Of course," Tristan replied holding out the black box.
"Thanks, for watchin' it for me man."
"No problem." The two sat down in the kitchen and talked for awhile, while drinking coffee. Soon they heard Mai's car pull up, and rushed upstairs. They dragged Joey's tuxedo out of the closet, and pretended as though they had been getting ready. Mai and Téa's footsteps, were soon heard coming up the stairs. "We're changin' in here!" Joey yelled.
"I need my dress," Mai said impatiently. Tristan went into the adjoining bathroom, and Mai was allowed to enter. " I am happy that you are actually getting ready," Mai said smiling.
"What? Did ya actually think dat I wouldn't be ready for my own wedding?"
"Well, I heard you forgot that today was even you wedding," Téa said from behind the closed door. Joey turned red.
"Hey stay outta dis!" he exclaimed. Téa started laughing. "Not funny," Joey told her, his voice with a slight bit of annoyance in it. Mai grabbed her dress, then kissed Joey lightly.
"9:30," she reminded him.
"Yeah, yeah," he said ushering Mai out of the room. "I'll be ready." By 9:30 Mai, Joey, Tristan, and Téa were all dressed and ready to go. The bride and maid of honor left first taking Mai and Joey's car, and the groom and the best man left a little later, taking Tristan's car. Traffic was clear, and they got to the church at about ten minutes until 10 o'clock.
"Okay, we've got plenty of time," Mai said, taking in a deep breath. I told everyone that is in the ceremony to get here at 10:30." Téa put her hand on Mai's shoulder in a reassuring manner.
"Everything will be fine," she told her. The bridesmaids, flower girl, Mai's father, and anyone else included in the ceremony began arriving right on time. Mai whisked away Téa and her bridesmaids, for some last minute adjustments, and a pep talk from the bride. Tristan coached the flower girl on her job, and Joey talked to his soon to be father-in-law. It was only when Mai had gathered all of her bridesmaids together that one was still missing. "Does anyone know where Serenity is?" she inquired. Everyone shook their heads. "Damn it," Mai cursed under her breath. "I'll ask Joey if he has seen her," she said and started to walk away.
"No!" Téa stated firmly. "It is bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding you know that! I'll go ask him," and with that Téa took off. She soon reported back that Joey had not heard from Serenity. Mai began to look on the verge of tears. "I'm sure she'll show up," Téa told her, though she didn't look so certain herself. 11 o'clock rolled around and the church began to fill with guests. Still, there was no sign of Serenity.
"We'll give her until 11:30. If she doesn't show up by then, we will just have to do the wedding without her."
"She knows this wedding is important to me! Why would she just not show up!" Mai wailed.
"Don't cry your make-up is going to run," Téa warned her. Mai stopped crying, and Téa helped her reapply her make-up. Serenity never showed up, and at noon the wedding started without her. Joey was shocked to see that his baby sister had not shown up. It wasn't at all like her. She had been looking forward to being in his and Mai's wedding. Plus she was a dependable person, so even if for some reason she couldn't make it to the wedding, she normally would have called. Other than Serenity not showing up, and Yugi's cell phone ringing, causing him to leave (He didn't return.) the wedding went well. It wasn't until they were leaving the wedding Joey thought about Serenity again. Upon exiting the church, they saw dozens of cop cars speeding down the street. Mai shot Joey and inquisitive look, and he shrugged his shoulders. Many people started wandering away from the wedding and down the street, where the action was taking place. "Oh my God, Serenity," Joey thought to himself. "Something has happened ta her." He immediately shook off the thought. He had no reason to believe that something bad had happened to his sister. Still, as he walked towards the cop cars, he felt a sinking feeling in the bottom of his stomach. He saw Yugi standing on the scene, talking to another officer.
"Yugi what's goin' on?" Joey asked.
"I can't discuss it with you Joey," was Yugi's reply. Joey was starting to feel silly for coming over here. He was sure Serenity was fine. He was there was a logical explanation for he no show at his wedding. Until he saw it. Serenity's Mitsubishi Gallant. He was sure it was hers. It had the same bumper stickers, the same blue lei hanging from the mirror, the same dent on the side of it. Then he saw the blood. All over the sidewalk, and all over the car. And he screamed. Then her started yelling, "Damn it Yugi! Tell me what happened that is Serenity's car! What happened to her??!!"
"I can't…" Yugi began, but he was cut short by Joey.
"She is my little sister for Christ's sake! Tell me what happened!"
"I don't know Joey. We haven't found her. Right now she is still considered a missing person."
"She might still be alive?" Joey asked no longer yelling.
"She may be."
"What can I do?
"Pray," Yugi replied. "Pray."
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She ran blindly through the woods, branches whipping at her face, roots tripping up her every move. She could still hear him behind her, but his breathing and footsteps sounded further and further away. Frantically she looked for a place to hide. Not finding one she continued to run. She soon realized her stupid high heels were holding her back. She stopped, yanked them off, and again took off away from her pursuer. After awhile she could no longer hear the man chasing her. In a way she felt relieved, but she also felt a new wave of terror. She had no clue where he was. Ahead she spotted an old hallowed out tree. She approached it, then deciding it was a good place to hide she squeezed inside. Putting her hand over her mouth to stifle her loud breathing, she looked out into the darkness, wondering if her pursuer was out there. Her question was soon answered when she saw a figure walking in front of her hiding spot. "Please God, don't let him find me," she prayed silently. The figure stopped, and her heart jumped to her throat. He approached the tree she was tucked away in, and she knew it was all over.
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"Joseph Wheeler wake up!" Mai Valentine screeched into her fiancée's ear. Joey bolted up, and looked around confused. His eyes darted over to the clock. It was only 6:00 am. "Mai it's only 6:00 why do I hafta get up?" he questioned. The blonde woman let out an exasperated sigh.
"Joey need I remind you that TODAY IS OUR WEDDING DAY!!!" she bellowed. Joey grinned sheepishly.
"Oh yeah," he mumbled, tossing the sheets off himself, and getting out of bed. Mai shook her head angrily, and stormed out of the room. Joey grinned to himself. God he loved her so much, bad temper and all. He took a quick shower, and could smell eggs, hash browns, sausages, and toast when he got out. He threw on his bathrobe, and headed to the kitchen. Mai was sitting at the table already. She didn't look angry with him anymore, the cooking must have soothed her nerves. She planted a kiss on the top of her head before grabbing his food. Mai stood up from the table.
"I have to go get my hair done now. Then Téa is coming over to help me get in my dress. I should be ready by 9:30. That way we can be at the church by 10:00. Do you think you can be all ready by 9:30?" Mai asked.
"Yeah," Joey replied sleepily. "No problem." Mai didn't look convinced.
"Okay, just don't fall back asleep or anything," she threatened. Mai grabbed the car key, along with her purse and headed out the front door. Joey finished his breakfast, and decided to watch some television. However, as soon as he sat down the doorbell rang. Grumbling, Joey lugged himself off the couch, and to the door. He opened it, and was greeted by a smiling Tristan Taylor.
"What da ya want Tristan?" he asked.
"I came to help you get ready for your big day buddy!" Joey raised his eyebrow.
"Did Mai send ya?" Joey questioned. Tristan laughed nervously.
"No, of course not. Can't a person help his best friend get ready for his wedding?" Joey still looked unconvinced. Tristan broke down, "Okay, okay. Mai didn't think you would get ready by yourself so she told me to come help you."
"I CAN DRESS MYSELF!" Joey shouted. Tristan looked at Joey in his robe.
"Yeah, I can see that," he replied sarcastically.
"Hey I have plenty of time!" Tristan stepped in Joey's house.
"Well I am here now, so I might as well help you get ready." Tristan had his suit with him, as well as a small black box. "I have everything I need so I'll just leave from your house."
"You got da ring?" Joey inquired.
"Of course," Tristan replied holding out the black box.
"Thanks, for watchin' it for me man."
"No problem." The two sat down in the kitchen and talked for awhile, while drinking coffee. Soon they heard Mai's car pull up, and rushed upstairs. They dragged Joey's tuxedo out of the closet, and pretended as though they had been getting ready. Mai and Téa's footsteps, were soon heard coming up the stairs. "We're changin' in here!" Joey yelled.
"I need my dress," Mai said impatiently. Tristan went into the adjoining bathroom, and Mai was allowed to enter. " I am happy that you are actually getting ready," Mai said smiling.
"What? Did ya actually think dat I wouldn't be ready for my own wedding?"
"Well, I heard you forgot that today was even you wedding," Téa said from behind the closed door. Joey turned red.
"Hey stay outta dis!" he exclaimed. Téa started laughing. "Not funny," Joey told her, his voice with a slight bit of annoyance in it. Mai grabbed her dress, then kissed Joey lightly.
"9:30," she reminded him.
"Yeah, yeah," he said ushering Mai out of the room. "I'll be ready." By 9:30 Mai, Joey, Tristan, and Téa were all dressed and ready to go. The bride and maid of honor left first taking Mai and Joey's car, and the groom and the best man left a little later, taking Tristan's car. Traffic was clear, and they got to the church at about ten minutes until 10 o'clock.
"Okay, we've got plenty of time," Mai said, taking in a deep breath. I told everyone that is in the ceremony to get here at 10:30." Téa put her hand on Mai's shoulder in a reassuring manner.
"Everything will be fine," she told her. The bridesmaids, flower girl, Mai's father, and anyone else included in the ceremony began arriving right on time. Mai whisked away Téa and her bridesmaids, for some last minute adjustments, and a pep talk from the bride. Tristan coached the flower girl on her job, and Joey talked to his soon to be father-in-law. It was only when Mai had gathered all of her bridesmaids together that one was still missing. "Does anyone know where Serenity is?" she inquired. Everyone shook their heads. "Damn it," Mai cursed under her breath. "I'll ask Joey if he has seen her," she said and started to walk away.
"No!" Téa stated firmly. "It is bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding you know that! I'll go ask him," and with that Téa took off. She soon reported back that Joey had not heard from Serenity. Mai began to look on the verge of tears. "I'm sure she'll show up," Téa told her, though she didn't look so certain herself. 11 o'clock rolled around and the church began to fill with guests. Still, there was no sign of Serenity.
"We'll give her until 11:30. If she doesn't show up by then, we will just have to do the wedding without her."
"She knows this wedding is important to me! Why would she just not show up!" Mai wailed.
"Don't cry your make-up is going to run," Téa warned her. Mai stopped crying, and Téa helped her reapply her make-up. Serenity never showed up, and at noon the wedding started without her. Joey was shocked to see that his baby sister had not shown up. It wasn't at all like her. She had been looking forward to being in his and Mai's wedding. Plus she was a dependable person, so even if for some reason she couldn't make it to the wedding, she normally would have called. Other than Serenity not showing up, and Yugi's cell phone ringing, causing him to leave (He didn't return.) the wedding went well. It wasn't until they were leaving the wedding Joey thought about Serenity again. Upon exiting the church, they saw dozens of cop cars speeding down the street. Mai shot Joey and inquisitive look, and he shrugged his shoulders. Many people started wandering away from the wedding and down the street, where the action was taking place. "Oh my God, Serenity," Joey thought to himself. "Something has happened ta her." He immediately shook off the thought. He had no reason to believe that something bad had happened to his sister. Still, as he walked towards the cop cars, he felt a sinking feeling in the bottom of his stomach. He saw Yugi standing on the scene, talking to another officer.
"Yugi what's goin' on?" Joey asked.
"I can't discuss it with you Joey," was Yugi's reply. Joey was starting to feel silly for coming over here. He was sure Serenity was fine. He was there was a logical explanation for he no show at his wedding. Until he saw it. Serenity's Mitsubishi Gallant. He was sure it was hers. It had the same bumper stickers, the same blue lei hanging from the mirror, the same dent on the side of it. Then he saw the blood. All over the sidewalk, and all over the car. And he screamed. Then her started yelling, "Damn it Yugi! Tell me what happened that is Serenity's car! What happened to her??!!"
"I can't…" Yugi began, but he was cut short by Joey.
"She is my little sister for Christ's sake! Tell me what happened!"
"I don't know Joey. We haven't found her. Right now she is still considered a missing person."
"She might still be alive?" Joey asked no longer yelling.
"She may be."
"What can I do?
"Pray," Yugi replied. "Pray."
Thanks for reading please review if you would like me to continue!