Love in the Shadows
By WaMat DeBly
A.N.: Lol, well here we are for chapter two, there's a couple of things I'm going to do to fix some format problems I faced last time. I was rather unsatisfied with how the fic looked after being posted… will most likely repost the first chapter another time… anyway I'd like to give thanks to the people who've reviewed this story so far.
Aya Rose: Heck I thought it was pretty obvious Mana that's actually her real name If you weren't aware. was hitting on Anzu for the entire two episodes…or perhaps it's just wishful thanking as an obsessed fanboy lol. but I guess a lot of people just don't see it. ;
Usako: well it's good to see you're keeping up with my works, yes the Anzu/Yugi paring fic just didn't work out… but honestly I see Anzu and Mana together much easier. once again, most likely wishful fanboy thanking.
I'd also like to point out, to those of you waiting for the next chapter of my sailor moon fanfiction, "of Blue Water and Green Lightning." It's on temporary hold until I finish this fic, because I needed a rest from sailor moon for a while.
Ch 2. Dreams of what may come.
Mana walked slowly behind Kaira, the darkened halls echoed their step's as they walked, Kaira stopped Mana in front of a large door. "Just relax Mana-chan Yukito isn't a bad guy or anything." Mana nodded slightly, "Yeah I know, I've met him before, but I never knew his name, I just called him Sorcerer of Dark Magic, but it just feels really creepy here." The demon girl nodded, "I have to agree with you there." Knocking three times on the door the two girls stood back as it opened wide, apon entering the room, the walls changed from a rock like look to that of a light crystal. "Ahh my dear Kaira, you've been away for so long I'd wondered if you'd forgotten about me, and you brought Mana-san with you." The few shadows in the room seemed to pool together before them to form the figure of Yukito, he bowed to them each in turn, Mana bowed deeply. After straightening himself, Yukito looked into Mana's eyes. "Ahh yes, I can see it in your lovely Jade eyes Mana, you long for someone, someone you wish for me to help you get to." Mana begun to speak but before she could get a word out he placed a slender finger on her lips, "Shh." He said before removing his overly large hat, allowing his silver white hair to spill from his head, cascading over his shoulders. "Mana, this is something that hasn't been done in thousands of years, the magicks I must invoke are quite powerful, however this is for love, and love is something I can't mess with, but first you must make sure that the one you love truly loves you in return." He looked into her eyes, "In order to do that, you must enter her dream's." Waving his staff the crystal under him moved to form into a chair. "Now please sit down and relax, I'll use my magic to send you into her dream's." Mana did as she was told, relaxing into the chair, which to her didn't feel near as hard as it looked, and with in seconds was no longer in the room.
Anzu's dreams were always pretty predictable, for one, Yugi Moto was always in them, and second she always seemed to start off at school. "So Anzu, do you have anyone you like?" asked the short spiky haired duelist, Anzu blushed. "You could say that, but I haven't told her yet." She'd always been truthful with Yugi, and he knew that she wasn't really all that interested in guys. "Well you should tell her if you get the chance…" he begun to trail off, not quite looking at Anzu as he did… "Hey Yugi, you ok?" she asked, following his line of sight, what her eyes fell on was something she hadn't even begun to imagine, there in the doorway of the classroom stood Mana, wearing a highschool uniform and a purple with pink hairband in her hair. As Mana walked closer Anzu noticed the small pink spots just under the girls eyes and the smile she wore as she stoped in front of her. "Anzu, may I speak with you alone?" she asked, indicating a spot in the classroom where nobody was currently standing or sitting, nodding Anzu and Mana made their way over to the spot.
Kaira watched her friend who laid in the chair of crystal, her eyes fluttered here and their behind their lids as if in a dream. Yukito placed a hand on her shoulder. "I already know everything that's happening in there, everything will be fine." Kaira nodded, but continued to worry for Mana.
"Anzu I have something important to ask you." Mana said, taking a deep breath before continuing. "I have to know how you truly feel about me." Anzu looked down for a moment, studying the floor, what should she say, she loved Mana very much, but how could it work? While Anzu thought about all these questions Mana was making up her own mind, reaching out she took Anzu's chin into her hand softly, tilting the brown haired girls face upwards to look at her, smiling softly before doing anything she said quietly, "Perhaps this will help you decide." With that she placed a feather light kiss on Anzu's lips, Mana marveled at just how soft Anzu's lips were, like the petals of a flower. Anzu's mind begun racing before settling into the kiss, returning it with an equal softness, parting after a moment. Anzu whispered softly into Mana's ear. "Mana-chan, would you stay here with me, forever?" Tears begun to flow from Mana's eyes as she nodded, those tears were wiped away softly with Anzu's soft fingertips. "I… I love you too Anzu-chan, after that duel, I knew we should be together." Anzu nodded before taking a step back, "It's a shame this is just a dream." She said softly, unshead tears filling her eyes. Mana looked at her, "But it's not completely a dream, I have a friend of mine working to get me to your world." Anzu gave a very sad, forced smile. "If only that was true." A single tear fell from her cheek before she and the world around her vanished around Mana.
