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A/N: Ok, here it is, chapter 39! Ok, in this chapter, I want to cover quite a bit, so the scenes might be a little jumpy, plus I'm tired so.........ya. And another thing, but rights I should be updating about four chapters, but I'm trying to hit 60 reviews before the end of the fic, so I'll only be updating one chapter at a time. But on the bright side, I'll be updating every week instead of every second week. I'm really sorry if this pisses anyone off, but it's a goal I set for myself when I started this fic, and I really want to see it come true.I've also deceided to do shout-outs to all you wonderful people out there, so here we go:
surfergurl16: Ya, i know, poor Seto, but hey, I had to torture someone, lol. And Demi has to put up with a lot more in the sequel, but you'll see. And i have a love scene for this couple coming up that i think you'll like.Thanks for the review!
serpent-vampfreak: Wow dude, you review a lot! Thanks! And i kniw about cutting too, that's why i included it. You really shouldn't but it's your own choice, you shoudl know that your not the only person you hurt when you do that, it hurts your friends when they see it. My best friend taught me that and i was able to stop. Anyways, thanks for your reviews, i look forward to hearing from you.
Wandering Indigo Fire: I'm glad you like the Bakura/Maiyu idea, but don't like it too much or you just might try to kill me later on. Anyways, thanks a million for the review.
WolfOfShadow: blushes Thanks, but i don't think I'm that great. There are many more talented authors out there, but i appreiacte teh compliment. Here's your update.
Neways, please enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 39
Stormy Nights (I, I know, shitty as title, but God, I was up to 4:30 last night, and it's glances at clock 11:08 right now, it's not late, but I'm just getting started. The point here is: Give me a break!)
The hours dragged on, and still Demi refused to move. She really didn't see the point in it and she didn't want to be around people, she just needed to be alone.
She had stopped crying long ago, and still her body felt completely empty, like everything inside her had died. Cold rain splashed onto her, soaking through her clothes, causing the garments to cling to her uncomfortably, and still, she didn't move.
After a few moments, she began to shake from the cold, her teeth chattering. Slowly she picked herself up off the ground, her legs sore from prolonged disuse.
Slowly, walking as if she was a dead women, she made it back to the shared apartment.
She looked around the small space that before had seemed so small when she had been sharing it with Seto. Now it looked large and empty.
With a sigh she peeled off her wet clothes, and threw them into the bathroom without looking inside the room. She didn't need the memories.
Shaking with cold she climbed into bed, clutching the pillow to her, wishing it was the lover that she was never going to have.
Amaya paced nervously around the apartment, absentmindedly chewing on her lip and occasionally her nails. The sound of the rain on the windows elevated her jumpiness, but only a little.
She wished Yami was there, but he had to go somewhere when they came back. He had said something about planning the attack and looking over some files with Duke, not that Amaya thought that Duke would be much help.
Throwing the kettle on the stove for what felt like the zillionth time, she sat and stared out the window, heaving a sigh.
'Yami, I wish you were here.' She thought to herself, as she absentmindedly fiddled with the necklace that Yami had given her after there first night together. 'I wish you were here to wrap your arms around me and create the only place that I can truly be safe in, the prefect world............'
Smiling a little as she stood up pour her tea, she stole a glance at the raging storm outside as lightening flashed against the dark sky.
'Demi, you better be alright.'
Serenity winced as the deafening thunder rolled across the sky. She hated storms, but she hated that she was alone while one was occurring even more.
Another flash of lightening illuminated the sky, casting odd and frightening shadows across her room. Letting out a whimper of freight she slowly walked across her room towards the door.
She just couldn't sit alone through this.
Stepping into the dark hall she headed in the direction of her older brother's room. She kept her eyes glued to the floor the entire time she walked, not wanting the see the shadows. She continued walking until she hit something - hard.
With a small 'oof' she landed on the ground, staring up at what she had knocked into - or rather, who she had knocked into. At first she couldn't make out the figures face in the darkness, but as the lightening rolled across the sky, she recognized the snowy hair and warm chocolate brown eyes.
"I'm sorry Ryou." She said quietly. "I-I just wasn't paying attention to where I was going." Unknown to her, a small, shy smile graced his features.
"It's ok." He muttered, reaching out his hand to help the small girl up. "Are you alright?"
"Fine." She replied, blushing. There was an awkward silence that dragged on for a few moments before Ryou finally got the guts to speak.
"So....uh...... where were you going anyway?"
"To my brother." She answered. "I hate storms." Another long silence.
"Serenity?"
"Yes?"
"Would you uh.......what I mean is............ uh....." He stuttered over his words as Serenity raised an eyebrow. "Wouldyouliketostaywithmeinsteadofyourbrother?" The younger girl blinked a few times, trying to decipher what he had just said.
"Can you say that a little more slowly?" She asked, giving him a sweet smile that was lost in the darkness of the night. He sighed, summoning all his courage to force the words past his lips.
"Would you like to stay with me instead of your brother?" He asked, his cheeks burning crimson. At that moment he was VERY grateful it was dark out. Serenity gave a little laugh.
"Is that all?" She asked, closing her eyes and smiling. "You don't have to be shy about that!" Taming her reply as a yes, Ryou began to walk back to his own living quarters, Serenity in toe.
Seto lay awake in his bed, the storm raging.
He stared at the numerous cuts decorating his body that had been bandaged. He wished they hadn't. He wanted to bleed, bleed out and die watching the red fluid gush.
Growling in anger he tore his gaze away, staring at the walls of his new prison.
'How much fucking longer do they expect to stay in the shithole.' He thought, his irritation growing. He had half a mind to walk out right then and there, and he probably would have, if it wasn't for the cameras that they keep on him 24/7.
Sighing he closed his eyes, letting his thought wander.
To his surprise, they landed on the little ball of hellfire known as Demi Martan.
He wanted to hate her for saving him, for pulling him out of the very jaws of death, but he couldn't. He wondered where she was, whether she was stuck in the shitty weather or not.
Closing his eyes he forced the thoughts out of head.
He would have time to wonder later, right now, he just needed to forget.
He let out a breath as he listened to the storm, letting the melody lull him to sleep.
Yami stared at the computer screen, the light giving him an unnatural glow to his face as he continued typing, using the tricks Maiyu had showed him to hack into Marik's mainframe, as Duke had long ago retired to bed.
"Bingo." He whispered, popping a fresh disk into the slot as he began to copy the fill. He watched as the status bar moved slowly, when he heard a voice from behind him, almost making him jump.
Almost.
"And what's the leader of the Chains doing up so late at night?" The voice was, smooth, seductive, and purely feminine
"Work." He answered as the owner of the voice walked up behind him, her pretty face illuminated by the glowing screen.
"What for?" She asked, giving a little seductive smile. He disliked her already.
"Nothing important." He replied quickly as the status bar disappeared. He quickly removed the disk and closed the program, leaving his desktop.
"So cold." She purred. "Well, a man up this late has to be lonely." Slowly she slipped her arm around his neck, which he removed as politely as he could.
"I'm not actually." He said, a cold edge to his otherwise smooth voice.
"It's a shame." The girl said. "But then again, a man with your looks wouldn't be lonely often, now would they?" She gave him a little wink.
"No." He replied shortly. This women was getting increasingly annoying by the second. "Anyways, if you'll excuse me...." He walked around her, headed to the door.
"No problem." She said with an icy smile. "But if your ever lonely......the name's Ming." Not bothering the answer her, he left the room.
He knew that he had a certain women waiting for him.
Smiling a little to himself, he made his way to his home, where he knew Amaya would be pacing the room nervously, eager for his return.
Serenity and Ryou sat in silence in his room as the storm raged on, not saying anything, but not needing to either. They were quite happy just enjoying each other's company. The silence was broken by a yawn from the auburn haired girl.
"I'm tired." She said, looking at Ryou. "I think I'll go to bed. After all." She added with a smile. "I think I'll be able to sleep. It's not as scary when your with someone." Ryou nodded and headed towards the couch, leaving Serenity with the bed.
"I'll take the couch." She said, standing. "It's your house after all." Ryou smiled, a small blush creeping onto his cheeks.
"And your a guest." He said, flopping onto the couch. Serenity walked over and gave him a peck on the cheek.
"Your a sweet heart Ryou." She said before happily climbing into bed and switching the light off. Once again, the snowy haired teen was VERY grateful that the darkness hid his blushing.
A/N:
Alright, to me personally, I find this chapter a little blah, but it's important for upcoming events. Oh, and I have decided to start doing a little story advertising because I've just stumbled across some great fics, two of them being:
The Spirit Behind The Blue Eyes by Tornado666:
It's a really well written Seto/OC fic that's well worth a read. It has an interesting and original plot line, as well as doing a very good job on keeping everyone in character. It's one my favorites list. Go check it out! !
Seven guys, two girls and one -censored- elevator by Lady of The Wolves:
A very funny humor fic about the Yu-Gi-Oh characters getting stuck in Kaiba's elevator. Some character bashing, but worth a read none the less. Also on my fave list.
Anyways, I hope you'll check some of these out, there really good, and I once again hope that I don't make anyone mad, but I'll see you in a week, maybe sooner, all depends on reviewer input.