Title: Crimson
By: Misery Johnson
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh or Evanescence
Attention all: It was my birthday on tuesday so I am officially
20...Yay...does the happy dance...I got presents and cake and a
party. So happy...not really because my internet conection wasn't
up until today (two weeks with no internet) and when I opened
my inbox I had so many emails that I am still checking them and
the wonderful stories from all of you here.
Thanks to all who reviewed…
CRAZYABOUTANIME/BloodyRose/DojomistressAmbyChan(I
love presents)/SilverMoonPhoenix/Chi Yagami(There wasn't an
exchange of blood between them. You know vampire blood in their
system)
/Tsuzuki2001(Yes, I'm rightnow)/Mariks1andonly/Nightfall2525
(Bakura but she turns to Marik for comfort)/
Chapter 18: Missing, Whispers, Breath No More… (Based
on the songs from Evanescence)
This chapter is going to be very angsty towards the end or at least
I see it that way. Bakura isn't going to be in a lot of it but don't
worry the pairing is still the same.
As the sun began to set Marik lay close to Anzu. He had woken up
just moments ago and felt as though he couldn't move. Her head
was snuggled close to his chest, while his arm lay around her
protectively. Anyone who would spot them would believe them to
be a couple. Having Anzu in his arms brought back memories that
he had locked away to avoid all the pain that was searing at his
heart. Flashes of Serenity began to cross through his mind. Her
hair, smell, being. It was too much. If only she had accepted him
everything would be okay. His heart wouldn't long for one that
was forbidden to him, for although Anzu was inclining towards
him right now, he suspected it was because she knew not what to
do. She had just committed her first kill and it must've been
seriously traumatizing for the girl.
Looking at her he couldn't help but notice that Tea and Serenity
were so much alike. They had been so full of life and kindness that
it was unlikely that a trace of evil could be found in their soul.
Even though Tea no longer existed entirely, he knew that a speck
of her had to be alive within Anzu. He could sense it and he knew
that Bakura could too. Bakura must've hated him right then.
There he was with his friend's girl in his arm, but he couldn't
shake off the feeling that it was somehow right. But no matter
what he had to remember that she belonged to Bakura and nothing
would ever change that.
Anzu began to stir as haunting memories began to race through
her mind. Her dreams became nightmares in which Kaiba tried to
kill her and her family. His sinister blue eyes glared at her with
so much force hat she felt as though she couldn't move. He had her
family tied against chairs and was torturing them mercilessly.
They were blaming her for everything that had gone wrong in
their life. Her family hated her just like everyone else in her
life…at that she sprung forward and would've crashed into the
ground if not for Marik who held her closely. She blushed at their
closeness before coming to her senses. She pushed him away
sending him a glare that set him straight. She began to ascend the
stairs but halted when Bakura passed by her without saying a
word. She was hurt by his action but tried to remain calm. So
many emotions rushed through her that she couldn't control any.
She lunged at him tackling him to the floor but not before they
rolled down a few steps. He ended on top of her and smirked at
their position. She tried to get him off but it was to no avail. He
stroked her face tenderly before getting off acting as if nothing had
just happened. She remained there emotionless, at least her outer
features. Inside she was confused and… happy? She shook them
off and headed upstairs. After taking a well-needed shower she
proceeded to go downstairs where Marik was waiting for her.
"Marik could you go somewhere with me?" she asked a bit
hesitantly. She was still weirded out by the whole situation and
had no clue as to how to act around anyone. Even though she was
different she didn't feel any different. She looked a bit paler and
her hair was different but other than that and the cravings for
blood she was the same old Anzu. When he didn't move she began
to wonder if he would say no but was relieved when he spoke
finally.
"Of course, anywhere you want to go as long as we eat first" But by
her reaction Marik knew that he had committed a grave mistake.
She paled even more if it was possible. But nodded anyway. He
held his hand out for her but she didn't take it. She could sense
that Bakura wasn't around and was curious as to where he was.
Marik looked a bit hurt by her refusal of his gesture but he put it
past him and proceeded outside with Anzu just behind him.
He went to extend his wings and saw that Anzu was way ahead of
him. She had already taken hers out and had begun her ascent to
the sky. She smirked at him before shouting: " Loser buys
dinner" He took after her quickly a bit confused about what she
meant by "buy dinner". He tried to keep up but saw that she was
way ahead of him. She was much more faster than Tea ever was
and it pleased him to know that at least she was trying to cope
with her new life. He landed in the park and saw that she was
sitting casually on a bench. "Finally Marik. I was beginning to
worry" she said all the while she never stopped grinning. He
grinned as well as he saw a couple making out on a nearby bench.
"Shall we" he said motioning towards them. She shook her head
and stood up. "I remember saying that the loser would buy dinner
not point it out. Come on I know where the butcher's shop is."
Marik stood shocked, she expected him to drink an animal's blood
instead of a human's. That was appalling to say the least. They
didn't taste the same and animal's blood would be cold and
fattening. "Well" she said glaring at him. He hesitated before
following her. He definitely didn't want to make her angry. He
knew that he was better off angering Bakura than he was a
woman. They had sharp claws and really loud voices. He
shuddered at the thought.
Anzu led him across the town that was visibly populated. Weren't
humans smart enough to know what was going on in their town?
Or was it that they knew and chose to ignore it? Whatever the
reason humans scattered the town and it only made him hungrier.
He continued to glare at Anzu's back as he followed her faithfully.
When she came to a halt he almost tripped against her. He had
been concentrating so hard on glaring at her to avoid his thoughts
on blood that he hadn't noticed her stop. She gave him the sweetest
smile she could muster before entering the shop.
It was pretty deserted and Marik wondered if he could drink from
the butcher instead of the cold animal blood. All thoughts came to a
cruel stop as he heard her voice in his head. 'You do that and I
will castrate you' she hissed mentally and he could feel her intent
behind those words. He mumbled a 'meany' before he looked over
at her. She was conversing nicely with the butcher but he could
feel her hypnotism in the words. She was controlling the butcher
and was having fun with it. He could sense her manipulation and
couldn't help but smirk at her talents. Yes, she was definitely
different from tea, she would've never done that but Tea wouldn't
have worn those clothes either. Anzu was wearing a black mini
skirt and a spaghetti strap blouse in dark blue. The color almost
matched her eyes. She complimented the outfit with black combat
boots. 'Wait a minute, those are mine' he screeched mentally
earning him a glare from Anzu because he had disrupted her
concentration. She glanced back at Marik.
When he didn't move, she walked over to him and gave him such a
seductive look that he felt numb all over. That was all it took for
him to grab his wallet (A/N: Remember when I said that they were
modern?) and handed some bills to her. She gave them to the man
and took the two containers that the man offered and exited the
shop with Marik right behind her. They made their way back to
the park and sat on a bench. He stared disgusted at the blood
before glaring at her. But he felt his heart twitch at the look she
gave him. 'Vixen' he hissed mentally before drinking up the cold
blood. He looked over at her and saw that she had already finished
it. "How is it that you can drink this?" he asked very annoyed. "I
don't know," she said and shrugged, "it tastes the same to me"
"That's because you really haven't had a taste of human blood."
"Excuse me but what about yesterday?" she said getting angry
with him all of a sudden. 'Must control myself' she repeated over
and over again mentally hoping he wouldn't hear it. But no such
luck. He stared at her for a moment before answering her. "That
was just your blood thirst, it's not the same thing as actually
savoring someone's blood." He shut up seeing the disgusted face
that she made. It was all the same to him, she was free to choose
what kind of blood she drank. He finished his portion with a
distasteful belch earning him a reprimand from Anzu on
manners. He just answered with "never had them".
The next humiliation she put him through was the worst
punishment for men; shopping. He had to go into every single
store with her and then had to pay for her purchases and women
are not cheap. By the time they were done it was a little passed ten
and he really wanted to take Anzu home so he could kill someone
for their blood. But as they passed a quite street she took off. He
had a little trouble catching up with her seeing as he was carrying
her shopping bags. When he reached her and was about to
reprimand her he stopped dead in his tracks. She was crying. He
put down the bags and tried to comfort her but she would have
none of it. "That's my house," she whispered as tears flowed
through her eyes. He looked more closely and saw a couple by the
window sitting together, looking happy. Anger flowed through
him to know that who he guessed to be her parents were happy
about her disappearance. He felt the urge to kill them but stopped
to make sure that Anzu would be okay.
"Please forgive me but I won't be home again, isn't something
missing? Isn't someone missing me?" she whispered more to
herself than to anyone else. "You forgot me long ago, am I that
insignificant?" Marik raged when he heard her words. "I'd die to
know you love me. But I'm all alone" That did it. He began to
march towards the house but she grabbed his hand before he
managed to move. She looked at him with such pain in her eyes
that he couldn't help but shed a few himself. He pulled her close
and her tears became more. He tried to comfort her but he knew
that only one person could help her and that person wanted
nothing to do with them that precise moment as he dove his teeth
into his newly found victim.
Misery: So like it? Tell me but remember no flames. I hope that
no one wants to kill me after reading that. I did give a warning
about it being angsty didn't I? Don't worry because the next
chapter will be longer and happier. Listening to Evanescence's
cd/dvd "Anywhere But Home" inspired me to write this chapter.
I've been having problems with the Internet and after being sick
during Christmas didn't have time to update sooner. You should
check out the song "Missing" and "Whisper" they are so wicked.
"Missing is only on that special cd so I do suggest that you get a
hold of it. Happy New Year!!! I know it's late but this chapter was
written almost two weeks ago but I had no internet connection
until today. ANY MISTAKES ARE NOT MY FAULT
BUT THAT OF MY IMPATIENCE TO GET THIS UP!!!
Happy Bunny plushies for all: "I'm not mean, you're
just a sissy"