YD: Well, after much procrastination, I have decided to update!
HS: I also got a threat too. It was fun reading it really.
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Chapter four, No way…
"I solved the clue! Follow me!" They all followed the ex-pharaoh to Kami-knows-where. Yami stopped suddenly.
"Ra…"
"What, Pharaoh?" Bakura stepped out from behind Yami and gasped audibly.
"Hell no…"
Instead of water in the fountain, there was blood. The crimson, life-giving liquid was staining the unconscious person on the edge of the fountain. Bakura brushed past Yami and picked up the limp form of his hikari.
"Ryou, speak to me." Bakura's voice had a pleading edge to it. The normally white hair of Ryou was stained red. Numerous gashes covering Ryou's body were bleeding heavily. Now they knew why the fountain had bloody water.
"B-Bakura?" The said yami held back a sigh of relief. Ryou wasn't dead. He was extremely pale from blood loss though. Bakura leaned down and kissed his hikari gently.
"Don't worry, Ryou. I'll keep you safe. Sleep well." Before Ryou could say anything, Bakura sent Ryou into a world of dreamless sleep. Yami watched the two with jealousy written all over his face.
"Found a clue, guys." Seto called. They all watched as Bakura slipped the Ring around Ryou's neck. A brief flash of light and then the duplicate Ring was visible. Yami clenched his fist, trying to keep his fustration in check. They joined Seto by a tree. He handed them the note.
Dear yamis,
You took too long and your hikaris suffered because of it. So sorry. I'll miss your hikari's screams. I was fun torturing him, so easy too. Now for the next clue. Don't take too long this time or your Lights will suffer.
Sincerely yours,
Demoness
Z any as it is, I only need one hikari to complete my revenge. My plan is close to being revealed. Be patient. Next clue at Kaiba Corporation. Your company isn't safe, Kaiba.
Yami stared at the clue. I only need one hikari to complete my revenge.
"Let's go. I don't like the thought of this person with control over my company." Seto ordered. Yami fought to control his emotions… and failed.
"How can you say that? Yuugi could be dead for all I know! Jounouchi could be hurt, and all you're worrying about is your stupid company!"
"Stay out of my life. You won't like what you find out." Seto stated calmly. He turned to the others. "Kaiba Corp isn't far from here. We can walk." Yami glared at the two who were carrying their hikaris.
"Lucky you." He whispered to himself. They all followed Kaiba to his company, unaware of the figure lurking in the Shadows.
"Time is running out. Solve the clues quickly or the last two will be my prisoners forever." The demoness smirked and disappeared.
The knife slid against his pale skin, releasing crimson liquid that dripped onto the floor. He held back a scream that threatened to rip through his throat.
"Will you tell me what I need to know?" The torturer hissed.
"I'll never tell. You'll have to kill me!" He replied, still rebellious.
"No, I won't kill you… yet. I still need you for the final phase of my revenge, little hikari. Just wait. You play a big part in your yami's downfall."
"Don't you dare hurt him!" He shouted, struggling against his bonds that held him down. His torturer's eyes flashed and he found a knife against his throat.
"I give the orders here. If it weren't for the fact that I need you for my revenge, you'd be dead." Blood slid down his neck and stained his jacket. He hissed.
"I'll never give in. I know he's coming to help me. You won't win." He said defiantly.
"We'll see about that." The demoness left the hikari in the dark, blood still seeping from his cuts. As soon as the steps faded away, the young hikari collapsed.
"Please come help me soon. I'm afraid." He whispered. A scream pierced the air. He winced. That sounded painful. After a few seconds, the hikari fell into blissful unconsciousness.
The four yamis looked around the first floor of Kaiba Corp with no luck. They found no one. Ryou had finally woken up and helped search.
"What time is it, Kaiba?" Malik asked, exhausted. Seto glanced at his watch.
"It's 4 AM. We still have three days left." He said. Ryou leaned against Bakura.
"How about we rest for a while? I'm sure you guys are exhausted from running around the city looking for your hikaris." Ryou suggested. Malik lay against Marik.
"I agree with Ryou." Yami, surprisingly, didn't argue. He leaned against the wall.
"Just for a few minutes." He whispered. A few seconds later, everyone was somewhere on the ground, asleep. Two people's dreams were riddled with horrors.
Yami's POV, Dream Sequence
Everything was so dark. I couldn't see my hand in front of my face.
"Hello?" I looked around again. I still couldn't see anything.
"You don't belong in this world. I'm going to make sure you never see the light of day again." I froze. That voice sounded familiar.
"Who, who are you?"
"Someone you know very well." There was light far off in the distance. On instinct, I started walking toward it.
"Yami." Now I recognized that voice.
"Yuugi?" Was it possible? Was it really him? He spread his arms, beckoning me to hug him. I gladly complied.
"Glad you found me, Yami." I felt a sharp pain in my back.
"Why, Yuugi?" I stared at the bloody knife in his hand. He smirked.
"You don't belong in this world." Tears fell from my eyes.
"But if I die then I can't save you."
"I don't care. You don't belong here. I can't believe I said I loved you." The cruel smile killed me inside and out.
"Just remember, aibou. I'll always love you." I collapsed from exhaustion and my world faded to black again.
End Dream Sequence, Normal POV
"Wake up, Pharaoh!" Yami was jolted awake with tears streaming down his face. He was holding his shoulder as if something was paining him. Bakura looked at him confused.
"What happened, Bakura?" Ryou asked. Yami backed into the wall, now shaking slightly.
"I don't know, Ryou. I've never seen him like this." Yami forced himself to calm down.
"It was only a dream." He gulped down air. Relaxing, he slid down and hit the floor.
"Yami?" Malik called.
"I'm alright. I… it was only a dream." Ryou offered a hand up and Yami gladly took it. "I have to find him before he thinks that I failed him." He whispered to himself.
The demoness in the Shadows smirked.
"I know your weakness, and it will be your downfall. Hurry up or you will never see your hikari again."
To Be Continued
YD: Well, next week I won't be able to update at all. Stupid TAKS and DAC tests take up too much time.
HS: I'm really sorry, but I have to study. I hate those stupid tests.
YD: Till next update which hopefully which will be somewhat long to make up for the lack of updates.
HS: Reviews please! Candy to all reviewers!
Congratulations to the four people who figured out who the demoness was. (give cookies) You get sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies. Your choice!
