~*From the Author: Truly, I'm sorry for the long wait for two reasons. One, I had so much work and issues piled on me so please forgive me if I did not update right away (it was stated in the beginning that I will not update this story frequently until I at least finish "To Dance In The Dark Night"). Two, I had a lot of trouble writing the next chapter. But now that am I here, let's get on with the show*~
~*Sweet Dreams*~
The sweet, dark slumber started to consume Tea into the darkness and into the world of dreams.
She stood in the bath were she had always washed. She stood, washing her hair from the shampoo before stepping out of the tub, wrapping a towel around her body. Suddenly, her master stepped in with a towel wrapped around his waist, the millennium rod in his hand. Removing the loincloth that wrapped around his waist, he then stepped inside the water only to sit on the stone.
Tea made her way outside the bathhouse before the sound of her master's voice called to her.
"And where do you think you're going Anzu?" Marik's head tilted upward.
Tea stopped in her tracks, feeling uncomfortable silence filling the air. "I…I…"
"I know your secret little Anzu," his lips curled into a smirk. "Trying to kill two birds with one stone?"
"My lord, I have no idea what you are talking about." Tea's voice shook in fear.
"Is that so?" his fingers snapped twice and in stepped a cloaked figure. Whoever it was took no more than two steps after entering amongst the doorway.
Tea looked up at the one who entered, gazing at the figure rather curiously. "Who are you?"
"He's just a friend who told me about your little two-timing scheme." Marik's gazed turned towards the cloaked one.
The cloaked figure removed its hood, shaking is blonde hair before turning towards Tea. Her eyes widened as she recognized who it really was. "Y-Yami?"
Yami slapped Tea right in the face. "You know you can't fall in love with two people. And besides, you are nothing more than just an escort bound to Marik until he has the final say to release you."
"You know what I do to escorts who betray me?" Marik rose from the water, wrapping a towel around his waist, droplets of water dripping from every inch of his body. Picking up his millennium rod, he pointed it to Tea. Suddenly, the whole room began to shroud itself in darkness.
"My lord," Tea cried out. "What is the meaning of this?!?"
Marik released a chuckle. "My dear Anzu, you simply betrayed me in the worst way possible. I thought you knew better than the last bitch that decided to toy with me!" the rod began to glow and the portal to the Shadow Realm opened. "I guess you'll know better when I send you to the Shadow Realm!"
"My lord," her eyes widened. 'You can't be serious!" her gaze turned towards Yami, looking for support but all she received in position was a blank, emotionless stare.
"Any woman who sleeps with two men at the same time is a full time whore!" Yami kept his gaze on Tea. And with two hands, he shoved Tea right into the portal.
Before Tea could react, she flew right into the portal, screaming Marik and Yami's name.
Tea's eyes opened wide as she found herself back in Marik's chambers. It was easy to tell because of the dresser that was being reflected from the moonlight. In a quick motion, she stood up on the bed, combing her fingers through her hair. "That dream…"
"Unable to sleep my dear?" Marik sat up on the bed, gently pulling Tea close to him.
Tea rested her head on Marik's shoulder, her eyes gazing into the darkness. "My lord, I dreamt of the Shadow Realm." She then stood up. "If it's al right my lord, I would like to go outside to have a breath of fresh air."
"You do not wish to speak of what happened in this dream of yours?" he eyed her suspiciously.
"Forgive me my lord," Tea bowed. "But I am still in a daze after what has taken place."
Marik leaned forward, placing a kiss on his escort's lips. "Go. I shall see to it that you come back in half an hour."
Tea nodded. "Yes my lord." She then turned to leave the bedchambers.
Meanwhile, Shadi, Bakura, Yami and Yugi were playing Mancala in the kitchen. Neither of them were able to fall asleep. Bored quickly, Bakura and Yami watched Shadi teaching Yugi the ancient game.
Okay Yugi," Shadi placed a few gold coins inside the first slot. "Do you get the game now?"
Yugi nodded. "You make it so easy Shadi. Unlike Bakura who didn't make any sense at all."
"That's because you weren't paying attention you clod-hopper!" Bakura crossed his arms over his chest.
Suddenly, they heard a huge noise from outside. Startled, Yami, Shadi, Yugi and Bakura made their way towards the balcony.
"What in the world?" Yugi gazed down at the view, noticing the trashcan was knocked over, trash spilled all around. Everyone else noticed the one sitting on the ground wearing a cloak.
"What the…" Bakura tried to get a better look at the intruder. "Who the hell is that? That better not be one of the rare hunters!"
Shadi gazed down at the figure, his eyes widened as a gold shimmer caught his eye. "Anzu?"
"What did you just say Shadi?" Yami glared at the one who wore a turban for a living.
"That's Tea you guys." Shadi watched the cloaked figure get up and run off into the night.
"Is such possible that an escort can escape the wrath of her master?" Bakura watched Shadi before turning back to the balcony. "Especially when the master is Marik?"
"Depends if the escort is lucky enough to find a place to conceal herself." A dark voice called out from behind.
The four jumped in surprise as soon as they heard that familiar voice.
"Marik?" Shadi took a few steps back. Bakura, Yugi and Yami followed Shadi's lead.
Marik withdrew his millennium rod pointing it straight at them.
"Watch where you're pointing that thing you clod!" Bakura raised his fist at Marik.
"I point it wherever I please!" Marik sneered. "Someone care to explain what's going on?"
"We don't know what you're talking about." Yami's eyes glazed at Marik's.
"I heard a noise outside. And I heard four people are going to be sent to the Shadow Realm if they don't cooperate."
"Marik," Shadi placed his hands on Marik's shoulders. "You need some sleep. I'm sure you'll need it after spending a week at the desert."
"Tea ran away!" Yugi blurted out.
"You didn't have to say that Yugi!" Yami shook his brother.
"Ran away huh?" a small evil grin curled Marik's lips. "The bitch should have told me she wanted to play hide and seek. Well, she'll get her wish all right." He then went back inside.
"What do you think he's going to do?" Yugi watched Marik disappear out of sight.
"What he's done to his last escort." Shadi stared off into space.
~*What do you guys think? I know, it has been a while. Oh well, all opinions welcome. Till then, to be continued*~
