Kiss by a rose Noticed-

hey to all my loyal reviewing wonderful fans…when I first started this story in…03 I was a big Malikxanzu fan…now it just sorta died on me even tho I intended a MA story I don't think now I can write it however doesn't mean I will stop the fic, I just need ways to spice it up.

right now there is no for sure couples other then

Shadi and Isis and Joey Mai, I really don't see KaibaxIsis well id o but I would never admit to liking it and hunting down fics for them… . tho if it is in the story I will read it anyways. Its just the fact that Shadi was a Priest (or so I think anyways) and Isis was one as well… plus Shadi needs a girl friend! Oh ya I like Mokuba and Rebecca, they are just cute. stomps on Rebecca for falling for Yugi and not Mokuba go after someone your own age…gee American girls and older boys (pun intended there)

Yami Bakura will be coming back of course he can never remain dead he is a cockroach. Yami Bakura will NEVER die. NEVER.

And sorry for all the Shizuka and Seto fans, I can no matter what, not stand that couple. they only talk once and it was to land for Ryou, and the English screwed up what she said and actually made it seem Kaiba liked her! As far as I seen they couldn't be more distant. Now, anzu and Kaiba…I liked what I read under a bio they have a thing. Fire to ice. (Also I like Kisara, so…kaibaxKisara if I had to choose someone for the lonely CEO)

Now on to Atem, or Yami Yugi, or Mou Hitori no Yugi he is happily in the after life being lazy and kingly with all the other good people in the happy after life. Will he come back? well we shall see. (I do in fact love Atem and Anzu. If one has ever seen the openings Anzu is always between both Yami and Yugi they are the number one couple.)

Lastly a couple for the cute and lovable Shizuka! you bet! I may not like her with Seto Kaiba but I just ADORE her with Otogi or Honda, (for those who read the manga Miho might be in here for the looser of the on going love triangle.)

Anzu anzu anzu, who will you get? well its clearly gonna be a love….thing…square maybe? Octagon? that's all you people gonna get BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHA, HAHAHAHAHHA, HA!

Oh and Michael is just an OC he has no lovie dovie relationship with anyone.

Kissed By a Rose

Chapter 10

Ume.

Anzu stood in awe at the magic flowing from the sky, monsters wild and free flew within the sky above. Her body began to shake, and tears form at the corners of her eyes. Ruby red lips began to mutter a name, a name she had not dare say for over a year.

Blue eyes shifted to the sky, they ran free. Just like in the old world where –he- came from. No stones to hold them in place, someone had given them life once more. Yes that was it, someone was up to no good as always.

However there was no prince, no king to save them from danger. There was no dashing hero that he himself was spawned from the darkness of dark times. They were utterly alone, was she utterly alone as well? No, she had Jounochi, Honda….Yugi. It was true Yugi was no prince, no knight in shining armor. He was almost too innocent and frail.

Anzu smiled softly, while the others were cheering him on, she knew. She always knew there was another Yugi. Something dark, something powerful, someone… beautiful within that young boy, that was hidden from the world. It was only after Battle city were her thoughts confirmed.

That's when she heard the phone rang, she dashed to it and spoke shakily into the mouth piece, "Yugi that you?"

There was a short pause then a sigh, "Anzu have you?"

"Yes I have Yugi, however…this is different from the Doom problem….they are actually destroying the city Yugi…" fear laced her voice. "Do you think…" she left the question unfinished.

Yugi sighed once again, "Yes….the Shadow Realm is opening…someone.. Some how has opened it…Anzu Jounochi and Honda are heading towards you now I just called them. We are going to met at the game shop okey?" After Atem left their lives forever, Yugi felt horribly shy around his childhood crush. He truly did love her, however he knew better. He would only see him as a childhood friend a little brother, she truly loved Atem.

"Right, see you soon Yugi…" Anzu slowly allowed the phone to go back to its holder, with a soft sigh she shifted to the window. Arms snaked around her less then clothed body, Sapphire eyes shifted with uncontrollable emotions.

Atem….

A clear liquid slipped down Anzu's cheeks, a shaken hand touches the sliver clear substance. She was crying again, she promised she would stop. However her heart still yearned for the boy- no he was a man, which came into her life so fast and left.

With the few moments she had, the girl allowed herself to cry. The salty essence flowed down her face and increased with each sweet yet bitter memory.

Anzu smiled and linked arms with the person beside her happily. Her eyes seemed to dance with some kind of joy as they walked. Even though on their first date they did not fully connect now on this one they seemed to be on the same pace.

Her man companion turned his head to a game shop and as if on cue she dragged him towards it. At this point in this game of love each knew ones likes and dislikes. Anzu slipped her arms out from her companion and allowed him to shift through the booster packs.

A devious smirk appeared on the man's face as he picked about three of them. As he walked to the counter, Anzu watched his Multi color hair from the back. After things were paid for she walked over to him and glanced down at the types he bought.

"For you." He handed her the three boosters with a smile on his face.

She paused for a moment, unsure how to thank him or what to do. Her mouth opened but he soon hushed her. He took her arm and walked down the street. Yami as he was known now or Mou hitori no Yugi took a great liking to Anzu. However a slight guilt stirred within him, he put her in many dangers, and he also felt that he was being unfair to Yugi and Anzu.

You see, he knows soon the time will come when he will have to face his past. To put it bluntly, he will have to leave and not just for a short time. Also, Yugi has a crush on this girl, who cares for him nothing but a little brother. He kept his sigh within, and glanced up at the woman before him. He smiled softly as she glanced down at her booster parks he had bought for her.

If one thing he will do right, is sure just incase she will be ready. Ready to defend herself if she has to, with the right deck she will be able to defend herself. Yes like Jou she had hidden talent waiting to be unlocked

In mid thought Yami was grabbed into the arcade where another dance battle will happen. He smiled softly once again, and watched Anzu blow everyone out of the water.

Anzu rubbed her eyes dry as she heard Honda and Jounochi enter the house. They called out a few times and on the 3rd she called back. Jou was the first to enter the room and walk over to her side; he shifted to kneel before Anzu.

"hey Anzu you okey? Anything come out to bite ya?" He asked, he slightly teased her and the fear of closet monsters. Well…with the real ones flying running around…

"Ya" She smiled at her surrogate big brother as she slipped into the warm winter coat. "we are going to Yugi's right?"

Jou then nodded to her, "Oi Honda go take a peek out the door will ya?" As he spoke to Honda a protective arm gently found its way to the girl's shoulder.

With a nod Honda made his way downstairs to check to see if the coast was clear. As he did so, Anzu glazed up to the blonde ex-gangster. Before she could ask her question, Honda's voice thundered up the stairs saying it was clear.

Jou flashed a famous grin, "ready princess?" he said with humor.

Anzu felt as if her blood ran cold at that title, however she smiled "Ya lets go Sir Knight." As they made their way down the steps, something pressed on her heart gentle. What she does not know, just something…


Isis groaned gently, her whole body felt on fire at this moment. Slowly her eyes opened, as they glanced around she noticed something very important. She was no longer on the plane heading to Egypt, she was no longer any where she knew.

Slowly she sat up on the make shift bed, her nose slightly wrinkled in disgust at the tiny room she was in. Clearly not used for at lest a 100 years, the room smelled of dust, mold, and dirt. This also was a room to lock a person in, with no light or air but a small window 12 feet up. All in all, Isis was trapped within a cell of some sorts.

After this dawned onto the black hair woman, she also found her mission has failed. Sharp finger nails clawed into the thin linins provided by the captors. All she could recall was her privet jet taking flight, then a small drink…

She was drugged.

"Shadi…" His name rolled off her tongue so easily, as if it was a silent prey for him to save her once more.


As the group of three made their way to the card shop, Anzu found herself welcoming the embrace of her best friend. Not that Mai has to worry about her stealing Jou away from her, They all knew who heart she held within her hands. Its just, it felt so natural to be like this, with Honda and Jou at her side.

Anzu's mind faded in and out, the dreams she was having were no joke. They drained her of her very soul, or so it seemed. Ever since Atem walked into their lives, these dreams have no stopped. They only grew with power, and since Atem left for the after life did they grow unbearable.

In a way she wonder if Atem was the one that pulled her soul or a part of it as he left. She ponder what power he had over her was it something close to what the rod or the ring had over their hosts? No she was she wasn't a host to any dead spirits…was she?

Just before the small group of three reached the game shop, Anzu's knees gave away. Honda stared at the girl with a clueless glance and Jou blinked down at her.

"Hey Anzu you okey?" Honda asked as he watched the girl head lower some.

"Duck." she muttered out.

"Eh?" Jounochi blinked at her again.

"Duck!" this time her voice cried out as a rather large dragon began to make its way with ungodly speed.