Chapter 21- Cloaked Figure
"Simple. Can you not feel it? If you can't now you will soon because the blast will keep on coming." Aroga fired a few more blasts at the barrier.
"What's you name" the cloaked man laughed at Yugi's question.
"My name...you have the nerve to ask my name" Yugi nodded as Sakura and Amber struggled to keep the barrier going. They felt sick but kept the barrier up. "Well boy, my name is Erik Theador. I know all about Amber, I helped creat her in the gentics lab."
"Guys..." Kaiba whispered"On three, when the barrier drops seperate."
"Well...start now...3...2...1...go" The barrier was dropped and they all rolled away in sperate directions missing the blast. Sakura and Amber ended up back to back creating a dark engery sphere.
"We have a problem Amber." Sakura fired a dark energy ball at energy beam going to hit Yugi"Dodge them."
"I'm okay" Yugi shouted over the wall collapsing"Keep the ones who don't have protection safe" Yugi deflected a beam by slicing it in half. The beam seperated and hit oposite walls.
"What the hell! How are we supposed to stop these guys if we can't even get a shot in" Kaiba jumped backwards just narowly missing a blast that would have taken his head off. He shot a cleaverly aimed shot at a beam above Aroga and Erik. The beam fell on the two giving Mai, Mokuba, Serenity, Duke and Tea the time to get out which they did.
"Yugi and Joey make a distraction! Kaiba, me and Sakura will bring down every support beam in this place" The group went to work. Yugi and Joey experctly dodging the attacks while Kaiba, Sakura and Amber were breaking down one beam at a time.
"Stay still foolish mortals" Aroga fired another beam that just missed Yugi. He used his sword to deflect a second beam.
"Hey Joey, how are you doing"
"Good for the most part Yug. This dagger is really helping to stop the blows." Joey jumped out of the way of a beam but didn't have time to stop it. It was going to hit Sakura. Amber jumped behind Sakura and created a barrier.
"Thanks for the save" Sakura deflected an attack on Kaiba who deflected one for Amber.
"We have a problem here" Joey shouted over the falling rubble.
"Just keep up your par-AHHHH" Amber was thrown into wall and knocked out.
"One more beam left. Joey grab Amber we're getting out of here" Kaiba shouted.
"I can't"
"Why not" Sakura called out.
"Because I got Yugi on my back right now" Joey dodged yet another beam as Yugi's sword disappeared back into his body. "We got to keep moving"
Kaiba ran to Amber and put her on his back. Creating a spell to hold her on he ran to Sakura and took her hand. He pulled her out of the building once he destroyed the last support beam over the door burying Aroga and Erik for now. They got into the limo and rushed off toward the Kaiba manor in the limo.
"Everyone make it out okay" Joey asked.
"Yeah. Wait..." Sakura examined everyone. "I think Yugi has a broken arm" Yugi's arm was swollen. "Kaiba has a major cut on his arm" Kaiba looked down at his arm and noticed blood seeping through the white shirt"Joey are you feeling okay"
"Yeah, just feeling a little dizzy." Joey closed his eyes.
"Joey has a concussion, someone wake him up." Kaiba bent over and shook Joey awake.
"Huh"
"No sleeping yet puppy." Joey pouted"No, that look will not work."
"Puppy" Mai looked at Joey"You're going out with him"
"Yeah, what do you think that song stated"
"I thought you were joking." Mai sighed"Drop me off at home."
"Not yet. We have to get to my place and get fixed up." Mai scowled but did not question.
"Who was Amber's song about" Tea asked looking at the girl asleep next to Yugi.
"Who do you think Tea" Sakura asked looking at the brunette questionably.
"I thought it was Joey."
"No. It was about Yugi. She and him have been going out for a while now. She told me last night." Sakura informed.
"But...but Yugi and I were supposed to..."
"Tea, get over it and be happy for him" Sakura turned to Kaiba"Kaiba, not meaning any disrespect but"
"But what Kodasawa."
"Nevermind." Sakura sighed. This is going to be a long night.
At the Kaiba mansion Duke, Mai, and Mokuba were sitting in the living room drinking sodas and watching TV. Kaiba and Sakura were the first ones to come down.
"Well" Tea asked"How are they"
"Joey has a minor concussion and is getting some sleep. Amber has a concussion and cracked ribcage but will be alright in a couple of days. Yugi's asleep and his arm has been put in a cast. Kaiba and I got checked out. Kaiba got stiches in his arm and I have a sprained wrist. Nothing big. This is minor to what we've been here before." Sakura sat down and cringed as her wrist hit her knee. "Son of a bitch that hurt."
"You know what Kodasawa."
"What Kaiba"
"You've grown up in a short amount of time. Don't let it take you over." Sakura smiled at him still caring as a good friend about her.
"Thanks, I will. We'll I don't think we should go anywhere tonight. Anyone need a coffee" Kaiba nodded. "Okay. I'll go make it since no one seems to want to get up." Sakura left for the kitchen.
"We have a problem Seto" Mokuba said"What if Sakura and Amber using their barriers to protect us was making them sick"
"That's a good point, but how can we be sure" Mai asked setting her hands on her chin.
"Uh...we forgot Bakura." Tea replied.
"No" Mokuba looked up"He ran for it. I think he told me he had some investigating to do."
"Damn, I hate when she gets angry." Duke moaned in pain.
"Why are you in pain Duke" Tea asked bluntly.
"Are you stupid" Tea glared"Geez, Sakura kicked me where it hurts the most." Everyone laughed and Duke hid a blush.
"Well stupid, if you didn't write that song you wouldn't have been kicked there." Tea laughed again.
"Where's that coffee" Duke asked looking in the kitchen.
"Hey guys" Amber called from the top of the stairs.
"Amber! Get back in bed" Yugi chased after Amber. The cracking of china in the kitchen caused everyones heads to turn. They heard the fall of a body and the cry of Yugi calling to Amber. "AMBER" Yugi had an unconsious Amber in his arms. Duke rushed into the kitchen and found Sakura clutching her chest.
"Duke...get me to...Kaiba."
"Sure." Duke picked her up and brought her to Kaiba. "We have a problem Kaiba. What they were saying was true. They're sick." Kaiba sighed.
"Get them to a room. None of us are leaving tonight. We don't have enough power to concoct a barrier by ourselves but hopefully we can create a temporary block so we won't get infected." Kaiba managed to create a blockaid around the mansion with Seth's help. "That...was a bit much..."
"Are you okay Seto" Mokuba rushed to Kaiba's side.
"I've been better." Kaiba grunted"Lets get Sakura and Amber into bed."
Once the doctor had a look at them she concluded that they were suffering from a minor 74 flu and all they needed was rest. After the doctor was gone Harmony showed up.
"About time" Kaiba snapped at the woman made of light.
"I am sorry I was not there to help. I can help them." She waved her hands over both women and looked at Kaiba"They will be fine tomorrow. I have made a barrier around this property. Keep well." Harmony was gone. Kaiba wandered into Amber's room. She was asleep soundly with Yugi next to her. He covered both up and went to see Sakura. He stood in the doorway and watched as Duke started falling asleep with his head on the bed.
"Seto" Mokuba startled Kaiba causing him to jump. "Sorry, I'm tired. Can you stay with me for a while until I go to sleep. Tea and Mai are sharing a room. I showed Duke where he could sleep and Serenity is with her brother. I said she could stay there if she wanted and that there was a room prepared for her." Kaiba nodded and smiled at Mokuba escorting him to his room. "Thanks Seto."
"You're welcome Mokuba."
Yugi stired awake. He looked up and found both himself and Amber were covered. Kaiba must have been in here.
He was aibou. You had me scared for a moment. I thought you were hurt badly.
Thanks Yami. I'm still pretty tired though. Yugi yawned.
Get some sleep then. Good night aibou. We shall discussed what happened in the morning. You did a fine job. Yugi nodded and gave Yami peace of mind.
Leaving his soul room he found Cala and Caru venturing the halls. They were soon joined by Seth and Amara.
Could not sleep either? Cala asked the other darks.
Yes. I was so afraid for Yugi but I am glad he is okay. Yami leaned against the wall tiredly.
I'm so worried about Sakura though. Cala's voice was soft and saddened.
What if she dies? Caru asked in a depressing manor.
She won't. The woman of light-
Harmony.
Yes Yami, Harmony. She came to visit and cured both Sakura and Amber. Thank Ra she did. Seth pushed himself off the wall.
Priestess Amara, it has been a long time. Were you not the one who trained us to use our weapon? Cala asked.
Yes I was. I am glad to see that you still remember. I see you still kept your look.
As you. We are getting tried. Shall we Caru. Cala turned around but Caru wasn't there. Caru? Oh no. I'll see you guys later. I must go and find her. Cala grumbbled as she wandered off.
Was Caru this much trouble when you were training her? Yami asked smirking at his wife.
I am afraid so phraoh. She was, what do you call it today, a live wire. Yami and Seth laughed at the comment. I must get some sleep. I need some sleep and Amber will be asking a lot of questions in the morning. Amara kissed Yami on the lips and left.
Pharoah...Seth couldn't hide a smirk, Pharoah. PHAROAH! Yami snapped out of his daze.
Yes?
Stare enough?
Shut up. I must go to Yugi. Good night. Yami left and so did Seth.
