JK: Okay peoples, I'm back with another installment of YGO: Prophecies Crumbled, Destinies Destroyed.
YJK: *Looks at JK with concern* Don't mind her but she has just got back from a painful procedure caused by rabid fans for not updating soon enough…
JK: *snarls at YJK* Oh shut it BAKA!!! Now onto the story….
Yugi: *looks at script then throws it aside* well because she cannot bring up her reviews because fanfiction's search mode is down so next chapter she will give all the shout outs to those who have reviewed.
Yami: But to those who have said she is turning this story into a love story * gives a raspberry to them* She. Is. NOT!!!
JK: Arigato, Yami-san, Yugi-kun…
Mokuba: Anyways JK does not own YGO only her own characters so get over it…
JK: On with the story…
Chapter 4: New Year's Eve Disappointments
Jhada walked further into her hikari's soul room hoping to find her aibou unharmed. The Egyptian spirit stumbled over something in the dark and heard a soft oomph come from it. She summoned a light and saw Jade lying on the floor seemingly to be asleep. When Jhada shook her shoulder Jade slowly opened her amber eyes to stare at the dark.
"Hikari?!" Jhada shouted out, helping Jade to sit up.
"Jhada?" Jade asked weakly, "Where am I?"
"You are in your soul room," Jhada responded.
"How did I get here? Last I remembered was a dark shadow overtaking me and whipping me with some type of whip made purely from the shadows. It burned each time it dug into my skin. I tried to not cry out, but it was as it something drew out each and every scream," Jade explained tears shining in her eyes, "The shadow was enjoying the screams almost savoring in my pain and anguish."
"Did it say anything else?" Jhada asked.
"Only on thing 'Soon Jhada shall pay for interfering with its plans to control the Pharaoh and his power,'" Jade said.
Jhada looked horrified at the comment, "So it is trying to get to me through you."
"Jhada does this have anything to do with the dream we shared weeks ago? I mean you never explained what I saw," Jade commented.
But the only response she received was Jhada gone. Jade went to the ancient Princess' soul room and tried to enter. The door though was locked and wasn't going to budge for anyone. Jade knew this wasn't a very good sign and she will bring it up to Yami when she saw him next. Jade lit up her soul room and saw the destruction left by the shadow. She vowed to never show that thing mercy when she next met it.
She will imprison it where it cannot hurt a single soul again, but until then she shall wait. Jade returned to her body and began waking up. Seto heard her moan and rushed to her side. Jade opened her eyes and suddenly gasped in pain. The Egyptian teen tried to turn over but stopped when her shirt rubbed against the raw open skin on her back.
"Jade?" Seto questioned, "How do you feel?"
"Like I was hit by a runaway double-decker bus and then trampled by camels," Jade responded sighing into the black pillowcase.
"Um Seto… whose room is this anyways? Last I remembered I still occupied the Blue-Eyes blue room," Jade inquired.
"Your in my room. It was the closest one to get you into," Seto told her.
'So that's why the pillow smells so good,' Jade thought to herself.
"Seto could you help me sit up and Mokuba get me some aspirin," Jade said.
"Okay," Mokuba called out running from the room.
"Jade are you sure you want to be…" Seto began but stopped as Jade glared at him.
"Seto, my love, I'm sorry I worried you but right now I think someone or something wants to be rid of me and Jhada," Jade said suddenly.
"What do you mean?" Seto asked as he sat on the bed next to Jade.
"Just that this Shadow that attacked me is the same one that brought me to the Shadow Realm a couple of weeks ago," Jade explained to the CEO, "Whatever it is want the Pharaoh and his power. I ask Jhada about it, but she just locked herself in her soul room and cut our mind link."
"I see you are awake," Sorcerer said as he appeared, "Are you sure that this 'Shadow' wants to rid you and Jhada from this world?"
"Oh I'm pretty sure, but some how I think right now it is slowly trying to break our spirits," Jade explained solemnly, "And Jhada's is on the verge of splitting right open. She cannot stand to see me harmed in any way."
"I think maybe we need to just enjoy the rest of the day and worry about this after the holidays," Seto began, "We'll just keep our guard up a little more."
"Okay," Jade said moving to get up from the bed only to stop when her sore back protested, "I think I will wait for the aspirin to arrive first before moving."
Seto chuckled at the Egyptian, "I think I hear Mokuba now."
Sure enough Mokuba came bounding into the room extremely energetic. Little did the older teens know that the younger sibling had raided the candy stash while looking for aspirin for Jade. He jumped onto the bed and gave the Egyptian a glass of water and the medicine. She took it graciously before he bounded back out of the room once again.
"Okay was that Mokuba or the Energizer Bunny that came in here," Jade commented.
"Who know, but I have the sneaky suspicion that he's on a sugar high," Seto told her.
"Oh Ra give me the strength to deal with a sugar high pre-teen today," Jade sighed out.
"Come on let's go grab breakfast and then enjoy the freshly fallen snow by taking a walk," Seto said.
"What about Mokuba?" Jade asked, "I mean we just can't leave him here alone, now can we."
"Don't worry, he's going to a friends house for the week. I promised him that he could," Seto said.
"Okay," Jade said slowly getting up from the bed.
"Let me help you," Kaiba said as he tried to take her hand.
"Not on your life," Jade said pushing him away.
"Very well," Seto said leading the way down to the dining room where the table was set for breakfast.
The two ate in silence enjoying their company without the use of words. The week passed by uneventful which was hopefully a good sign. New Year's Eve woke to a sudden rush of movement as the teenage Egyptian ran through the mansion tying to make it to her stylist's appointment. Jade hurried down the stairs nearly colliding with Seto as he came around the corner. Jade mumbled a quick apology as she went by before disappearing out the front door.
Seto just stared at the area she had just left. He shrugged before going into his study to try to get some work done on the new duel disk to be released to American stores next year. Soon the CEO was lost in his work and didn't hear one of his maids call out his name. She touched his shoulder bringing him back to reality.
"You had better have a good reason for interrupting me," he said coldly.
"Yes sir. I thought you would like to know that it is almost time for you to attend your party," the maid said.
Kaiba checked his watch and realized it was indeed time to get ready, "Thank you, you are dismissed."
Seto left his study and went into his room to change into his tux for the party in a few hours. He emerged from his room an hour later and went down stairs to meet Jade for the party. As he descended the stairs his butler waited for him with his coat. Seto turned just in time to see Jade stop at the top of the stairs. She wore a deep crimson Chinese style sleeveless dress with silver roses and vines embroidered on it and slit up the left leg. Her hair was done up in an elegant twist and had small deep red roses adorning it. She came down the stairs to an awestruck Kaiba who still couldn't get over her beauty.
The marks from the attack a week ago had finally disappeared. He helped her into her coat before taking her arm to lead her out to the limo. Once inside they headed towards the Hyatt Grand Hotel. Jade watched the scenery go by as they neared their destination. Soon the hotel came into view and Jade was awed by the enormity of it. The limo stopped at the front door, right where a red carpet was laid out for the guests.
Seto got out, then helped Jade out. They walked arms hooked together into the noisy ballroom. As they entered in business associates swarmed Kaiba. Jade watched as he left her side forcefully. He wanted to return, but knew that he couldn't just leave his duty as CEO of Kaiba Corp in the dust.
Jade gave her coat to the coat check before finding a seat at one of the tables. Soon the music began and couples made their way to the floor to dance gracefully across it. Jade caught a glimpse of the CEO somewhere in the middle of a large group of men. The Egyptian sat quietly keeping to herself until she felt the presence of someone next to her. She turned to see a tall, handsome gentleman smiling down at her. His ebony hair seemed to glow in the light and his strangely calm crimson eyes watched her with interest.
"Excuse me miss, but I couldn't help noticing that you have not danced yet. Are you here with anyone?" he asked in a honey smooth voice.
"Yes. I am here with Seto Kaiba," Jade responded.
"I see," he said again, but then brightened up, "Perhaps I can steal you away for one dance since he is currently preoccupied."
"I'm not sure Mr. …" Jade began remembering what the Blue-Eyes had told her.
"I am sorry I have not yet introduced myself. I am Anuu Shitaar, the owner of Egypt's leading distributor of Egyptian relics and artifacts. I guess you could call me a relic hunter of sorts I suppose," Anuu told the shocked Egyptian.
"Wow… oh Gomen-nasai, I am Jhada Ishtar," Jade said softly.
Anuu Shitar sat down next to Jade, "Jhada, hmm… I have heard that name when I spoke with Ms. Ishtar earlier today. That is the name of the Lost Pharaoh's sister I believe."
"You know about the Lost Pharaoh?!" Jade exclaimed and she felt Jhada stir in interest, but not yet emerge.
"I know many things my dear," he said, "Come dance and we shall discuss things."
"I'm still not…" Jade said still wary about going with this unusual man next to her.
"Please, I promise not to bite…" Anuu said.
"Very well, one dance," Jade said accepting the out stretched hand offered to her.
Anuu Shitaar led the Egyptian out onto the dance floor and gently set his hand onto her waist. Jade stiffened briefly before relaxing into his gently embrace. They began dancing to the soft music becoming lost in each other's embrace. Jade couldn't figure out what was happening to her. She didn't even know this man who held her, yet she felt so comfortable with him near. He stopped dancing and led her out of the ballroom and into the heated botanical gardens just outside the hotel.
The moonlight fell on top of the two Egyptians as Anuu Shitaar stood in front of the dazed girl. He began to change his form until the jackal headed god stood in front of Jade. Jade still saw the face of Anuu Shitaar in her spelled state. Anubis began to spin the spell over the girl to take her back to her own dimension permanently. As the spell neared to a close he felt strong hands pull him away form the girl. The god spun around and saw the enraged face of Seto Kaiba.
"What have you done to her," he demanded icily.
"Nothing that need concern you my dear CEO, her fate has been sealed," Anubis said before disappearing.
Jade felt the spell release it's hold on her and she fell to the ground suddenly tired. Seto ran to her side and caught her before she hit the ground. Jade looked into Kaiba's eyes seeing concern and anger fighting for dominance there. She stood up using the CEO for support.
"Seto, what just happened? How did I end up here?" Jade asked him scared that she cannot remember what happened.
"What is the last thing you remember?" he asked her.
"Speaking with Anuu Shitaar and then being led to the dance floor," Jade said, "And then nothing else except being in your arms."
"I think we should return home," Seto said.
"Seto tell me what happened… please my love," Jade pleaded with the CEO by her side.
"I believe the man Anuu Shitaar has placed a spell upon you. I found him and you here and you were in some type of trance. I heard words in ancient Egyptian being muttered. As soon as I stopped him he said 'Your fate had been decided…'"
"Oh no," was all Jade would say.
"Come," Seto said leading Jade out of the garden.
He collected their coats and called for the limo. Soon they reached Kaiba Manor. As the limo pulled up to the front door Seto led Jade inside. She went up to her room to change into her night clothes before returning to the sitting room where a fire roared in the fire place. Jade sat down on the floor in front of the fire enjoying the warmth of it. Seto came in as well sitting next to the girl. The two teens sat in silence as they snuggled into each others embrace. Soon the clock struck midnight as the new year was brought in. Jade suddenly tensed up as her body was engulfed with pain. She cried out as she slowly lost consciousness.
Seto held her tighter as he tried to qualm her fears. As the clock finished striking twelve a bright flash of light washed over the room. As it diminished the room was silent save for one person's breathing. The young CEO moaned as he tried to regain consciousness, but soon stopped. He laid on the floor unaware of what happened to the young Egyptian girl.
JK: So there you have it peoples. Another cliffy to keep you busy with…
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Yugi: *watches Yami and JK leaving* okay now that was just plain unusual even for Yami…
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