Rare Hunted

"Wow. For a change, I'm writing for Rare Hunted instead of Insanity. No one was reviewing for Rare Hunted, so I just kinda abandoned it for a while. Then I didn't receive any reviews for Insanity so I wrote for Rare Hunted and now here I am writing the third chapie. Anyways, You people have never read a fiction with a Marik/Serenity romance? That's just sad. Hey! Maybe I can be the first! YAY! I HAVE A DREAM!" yelled the overly happy Chaos.

Joey is re-reading script for like the 18bazilionth time.

Seto and Marik had an argument and are now sitting on opposite corners of the room.

Chaos looks at them, "Wow, you guys are so spirited. I mean you're soooo much fun to be with. sigh Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh."

At Marik's hideout

Odeon, once again, entered Marik's room, but this time he wasn't alone. Two more Rare Hunters accompanied him along with the three prisoners they held captive. "Joey Wheeler's sister is here as you ordered," Odeon then let go of Serenity.

Marik looked at her. She was beautiful, but he could also tell that she was scared beyond all reason. Then there was the other two who were unconscious, "Who are they?"

"We don't know. They accompanied Miss Wheeler, but she won't tell us who they are. She just says, 'Stay away from me', 'Where am I?', 'Where's Joey?', and 'I want Joey'," Odeon informed his master.

"Leave us. I wish to have a private conversation with Miss Wheeler," Marik gestured for the Rare Hunters to leave them alone. Soon, Marik and Serenity were all alone, with the exception of the unconscious boys cuffed and hung on the wall by the chains on their wrists.

"Miss Wheeler, what is your name?" Marik practically purred.

Serenity didn't answer. She just backed away from the mysterious voice, quietly sobbing.

Marik swiftly came to her side and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. She jumped at his touch and sunk slowly to the ground.

He didn't give up on her. He felt his heart going a mile a minuet. Lowering himself to the ground next to her, he pulled her into a tight, comforting hug. "There's nothing to be afraid of. I would never hurt you. Please, tell me your name, Miss Wheeler," he said this as he let go of her and wiped away the tears that leaked through the bandages. He was being ever so gentle on that beautiful, delicate face of hers.

"S-Serenity," she finally answered after he had made her feel a little more secure.

"Serenity... that's a such a beautiful name for such a beautiful girl," at this point in time, he had gotten her into his lap, holding her ever so close to him, and the kindness he showed her soothed her and she no longer cried.

His grip on her was firm and held fast, but comforting and gentle. He was so warm. The steady beat of his heart and the movement of his chest as he breathed. It was almost, hypnotic. She snuggled up closer t him and held his shoulder tighter. She didn't know why she was doing this; it was like she was under a spell.

He was surprised that she trusted him so well. Feeling himself falling in love with her for each passing second, he held her a little tighter. Love controlling him by now, he started rocking her back and forth in his lap.

She wanted to know what he looked like and wanted to know more about him. This total stranger acted as if they had known each other for all their lives, yet she didn't even know what he looked like or even know his name.

"W-what is your n-name?" she asked shyly.

"My name is Marik Ishtar," he said almost musically.

"I don't know anything about you or what you look like, yet here I am in your arms," she said as she pulled out of his comforting grip. As soon as she got out, she regretted it. How she longed to be back in his grasp!

Marik didn't answer her. He just simply took her hands and placed them on his own face.

Serenity studied him as she did Duke. As she felt around his mouth, she felt the corners of his lips turned upward in a small, comforting smile.

As Serenity finished 'seeing' him, Marik helped her up and slowly walked her over to Duke and Tristin. "Do you know these two?" he asked her.

She felt the faces of her two friends and recognized them. "Duke? Tristin?" Serenity was relieved to know that her friends were safe and sound.

"So they are your friends?" Marik asked in that oh so relaxing voice of his.

"Yes, they are my friends," Serenity answered his question.

Marik then called in two of his Rare Hunters and Odeon. "Please, take these two guys to comfortable rooms and let them go whenever they want," he said to please Serenity. Then he quickly mind linked to the Rare Hunters' minds, 'Take them to the dungeon and don't let them escape.'

"Yes, Sir," they said in unison and dragged Tristin and Duke off.

Odeon was wondering why he had told them to give them rooms. Ding! It hit him. Marik was trying to please Serenity because he had fallen in love with her. Oh happy day! Marik has fallen in love!

"Serenity, would you like anything? Anything to eat?" Marik asked Serenity.

"Um, yeah, I'm a little hungry..." Serenity confessed.

Odeon quickly mind linked with Marik, 'How'd you do that?'

'What? Ask her if she was hungry?'

'No, how'd you get her name and all that information?'

'I have my ways. Oh, and I don't want anyone treating Serenity badly. She was really scared when you brought her here.' With that, Marik led Serenity down to the kitchen.

"What would you like?" Marik asked friendly. To get more trust in him from Serenity, he had to let her get to know him. If his plan was successful, he would gain Yugi's puzzle and Egyptian God Cards ... Maybe ... He'd even gain ... A girlfriend.

His last plan was unsuccessful. Both Yugi and Joey were alive. Marik kept a close watch on them as he treated Serenity to lunch. Once they'd start wondering where Tristin, Duke, and Serenity were, he'd take over one of the more useless people and give directions to his hideout. There was a trap already planned and waiting to be put into action and the Yu-Gi-Oh gang was totally oblivious.

Marik let Serenity sit in a chair and she told him what she wanted, "You wouldn't happen to have ... Top Ramen?"

"Of coarse!" Marik got out the food and started to cook it. Meanwhile, Marik and Serenity got to know each other. He even got her to laugh. Surprisingly, she made him laugh. Serenity's laugh was wonderful and her smile was beautiful. He'd do anything to make her happy forever.

"'Till next time! ReviewreviewreviewreviewreviewreviewreviewREVIEW!!!!" chanted Chaos. (Hopefully, my plan will work and you'll review.)