Inside the boat in the lounge room, Ayah hung with Marik's hunters. They were getting a good rest before they arrived at Domino to fulfill Marik's plans.
"Where's Marik?" Ayah asked a rare hunter who obviously was checking her out.
"He's on deck, very engrossed in his duel with the Pharaoh right now and doesn't want to be disturb." He inched closer to her. "But I'm available if you need anything." He purred hopefully into her ear.
She ignored his last comment and went on deck to find Marik. She'd much rather be with Marik than surrounded by these fools.
Marik stood near the front tip of his boat grasping his glowing rod as the wind blew his purple cloak. He was dueling the Pharaoh through one of his mind slaves with the power of his sennen rod.
"Now, Pharaoh, you'll witness the power of an Egyptian God!" Marik yelled.
Slifer the sky dragon loomed over the Pharaoh ready to beat him into the ground. Yami stared at the beast in bewilderment.
"There must be some way I can defeat this great monster." Yami thought to himself out loud.
Seto and Mokuba stood nearby watching the duel. I wonder if Yugi is smart enough to figure out how to defeat Slifer. I already have. Seto thought. He wished this duel would be over already so he could duel Yugi and win.
Ayah stared at Marik as he "dueled" the Pharaoh. She couldn't stand watching any longer. Ayah snuck up behind Marik and wrapped her arms around his waist. She leaned forward, nibbling playfully at his ear.
"Ayah! Not now!" Marik whispered behind him.
She slid her hands down his dark purple cloak and massaged his chest muscles. "You're working yourself into a rage, Marik. You need to relax."
Marik softened, savoring Ayah's gentle touch. His hold on his mind slave grew weak.
"Marik's control over his mind slave is fading." Yami thought aloud. "But why?"
"This our chance! Whatever happened to Marik gave us the opening we needed to win this duel!" Yugi thought to his other self.
Yami played Mind Control giving him access to Marik's Revival Jam.
"Now, Buster Blader, attack Marik's slime token!" Yami shouted. The duel monster slashed its sword through the semi-liquid creature erasing Marik's Life Points.
Yami Marik took control, but just slightly, so that Ayah wouldn't sense him. He knew her interference cost him the duel, but he was developing a sure plan to win. He smirked; all he needed for his plan to succeed was the female.
A few minutes later, Marik was sitting in his black comfy desk chair inside his boat. He was having and internal war whether to thank Ayah for calming him down or yelling at her for causing him to lose his duel with the Pharaoh.
Ayah stood next to the ice maker, leaning her body against the marble counter while sucking on a piece of ice. She looked at Marik with a quizzical well-what-are-you-going-to-do-to-me look in her face. She reached behind her to get another piece of ice to suck on.
So beautiful, so innocent, so vulnerable. Yami Marik's thoughts pushed their way into Marik's head. Marik glanced over at Ayah and licked his lips. Marik could feel the darkness enveloping him, making him feel helpless against it.
"Marik?" Ayah asked concerned.
"I'm ok. I have developed another plan for defeating the Pharaoh." Marik said.
"Oh no you don't!" Ayah went over to him and pulled out of his seat. "I'm going to keep you preoccupied so you forget allll about it."
She led to him to the huge hot tub he had on his boat. "This is the biggest hot tub I've ever seen! It's as big as a swimming pool!" Ayah exclaimed. "I like space." Marik stated. He wrapped his arms around her and gave her a light kiss on the neck.
"Why don't you get in the tub and I'll give you a back rub." she suggested, smiling at him. "Sounds good to me, but I'd rather have you get in with me." he smirked.
Marik stripped off his clothes and climbed into the soothing bath. Ayah leaned over the edge to give him a back rub. Her hands gently rubbed his shoulders and traveled down his back. "Doesn't that feel better?" she asked.
Marik closed his eyes and nodded head in pleasure. In a swift movement, he turned around and pulled her in with him. "Marik!" she shouted in surprise.
"What I just wanted you closer to me." he smirked. "Don't look at me like that! You make me want to...want to..." she said, then blushed feeling embarrassed.
"Want to what?" Marik asked still smirking. He pulled her closer to him, crashing his lips with hers. Marik slowly slipped Ayah's dress down off of her and carefully took off her under clothing.
She wrapped her arms a round his neck. He stroked her sides softly. He's so much gentler than Yami Marik. Ayah thought.
She pulled away and splashed some warm water on him. She giggled and swam away quickly.
"Oh. So you want me to chase you. Ok then." Marik smirked and started after her.
Much splashing, screaming, and laughter echoed into the walkway. Odion walked by the room. Sounds like Marik and Ayah are having fun. I'm glad to hear Marik coming back to his usual self.
Marik struggled inside, trying to fight off his dark side. No! I won't let you take me over!
Let me out! I want to hold her just as much as you do! Yami Marik shouted pushing to break free.
Ayah snuggled up close to Marik. She laid her head on his chest and fell asleep. Marik sighed with relief. He had been able to fight off his yami this time.
He scooped her up and stepped out of the tub. Carefully so he wouldn't wake her, he laid Ayah on a lawn chair. He dried off and redressed himself, putting back on his short white shirt and sexy black pants.
He took Ayah back into his arms and carried her to his sleeping quarters where she could rest. He kissed her forehead as he covered her with the blankets.
A rare hunter met Marik in the walkway, "We are almost to Domino, master."