Disclaimer: I own NOTHING! although I do have permission from my friend Khitoutsu Hikutsa to add to her fic, so check it out when you're done here. Just to make things clear, I don't own the song at the bottom either.
As I walked home from school, I stopped at the park and stood on the fountain, thinking of all I had thrown away. I realized then exactly why I was so upset, and began singing. I hadn't realized that a crowd had gathered behind me, and soon I was joined in my song. I hadn't known that that many people in Domino listened to Saliva, or that Joey and Tristan could sing, but I was glad to have the back up... After the song had ended, I jumped down and ran home, tears streaming down my face. Those who knew me, assumed that I was crying because Marik left me without even a goodbye, but that was only half the reason. As soon as I got home, I ran straight into my room and stayed locked in there until school the next day. (A/N: Lyrics are at the bottom, if anyone's interested)
(school, next day)
I left the mansion well before Seto, knowing how mad he was over Kaido leaving. I was depressed enough as it was without having to listen to Seto tell me how it was my fault. I knew I'd have to tell him what happened sooner or later, but I wasn't ready to say anything just yet. I tried to avoid Seto as much as I could throughout the day, but we had classes together so it was impossible not to run in to him. I shocked everyone by placing myself in the middle of Yugi's group for the day, hoping that Seto would leave me alone. As always, my hopes were shattered. I was listening to Joey accuse Yugi of hiding something, and then heard Yugi ask where Satoshin went when I heard Seto behind me. "That's what I wanna know, and since you dorks don't know where she is I'm not wasting anymore time talking to you. Mystic, you come with me though." I followed nervously behind, hoping the glow of my Armlet was still invisible, even if the pain in my eyes wasn't. Seto finally turned to me, his eyes even colder than usual. "What happened between you and that Egyptian that pissed Kaido off so bad, and don't say nothing! I know that kid better than you do, and she's the most loyal friend anyone could ever want. Until you do something she doesn't like, then she's your worst enemy." I had no choice but to spill my betrayal, adding a death threat to Marik if he ever had the nerve to show back up in Domino. I quickly turned and walked away, feeling Seto's glare on me.
I was glad that the day was almost over. I was forced to listen to Serenity and the others bad-mouth Seto, and it was giving me a headache. The bell finally rang and everyone walked off, except Yugi, who grabbed my arm. I knew what he was going to say so I cut him off quickly. "Listen Yugi, I know you overheard what Satoshin said to me yesterday. Kaido took a trip who-knows-where, so you'll have to talk to her when she gets back. Yes, everythings fine. And no, I don't wanna talk about it." I walked off before he could say anything. I was almost happy that I had my next class with Seto, because I know Yugi wouldn't try to talk to me again with my brother around. Unfortunately, I didn't get much work done in my last class, as I could feel Seto glaring at me. I wasn't sure if he was mad because he blamed me for Kaido leaving, or because of what I'd done with Marik. A note found it's way to my desk, and I soon found out it was a mixture of both things that made Seto mad at me.
The final bell rang, and I gathered up my books, lingering in the halls long enough to be sure Seto had left with out me. He wasn't exactly on the top of my list of people to spend time with, and I started avoiding him whenever possible. As I walked home, I passed by the house Kaido Seiyousa had used while in Domino, and let out a sigh. I had tried to call Marik after I left school to see if he knew where Kaido went, but he either didn't know, or wouldn't tell me. He quickly hung up on me for the second time in two days. I walked on in silence, mourning the friendship I had thrown away in a moment of weak judgment. I finally made it home and snuck into the mansion, going straight to my room and logging into my personal diary to recap the events of the last few days.
After I had finished, I walked out of my room and went downstairs to settle in for a night of boring TV, when Mokuba and Lilliana walked in. They both sat down and none of us said a word until Seto came home from the office, in a bad mood as always. I watched him pour himself a drink and sit down. Mokuba looked at me and whispered "why is he drinking so much lately?" I whispered back to him "I don't know, but it's starting to worry me." Seto glared at us "What are you two whispering about?" Mokuba ran to his room, tears filling his eyes. I looked over at Seto, " What's wrong with you lately? You've never drank like this before..." Lilliana sat next to Seto, "I wish you'd stop Love... You're just not yourself anymore..." Seto looked at the drink in his hand, downed it, poured another and looked at the two of us, "Why don't you both mind your own damn business for once?" I sighed and looked into his eyes, "Because we care about you kakei... " "She's right Koishii" Lilliana piped in. Seto stared at the TV, not really seeing anything that was on it, then looked to me, saying the last thing I'd ever want to hear at that moment "Why don't you go bother Ishtar for awhile?" At that, I stood up and ran upstairs, slamming my door and crying myself to sleep.
(Shadow Realm, narrative POV)
Keket smiled to herself as she walked through the shadows, ignoring the fact that she could hear the Pharaoh arguing with the Tomb Robber again. She was more concerned with the Tournament that her hikari had been "invited" to compete in, knowing that the poor kid had no choice in the matter. She knew the kid could handle most duels, but would probably have to take over once the real dueling began. She figured her only real competition would be the other spirits, and that Raikuru would be the hardest. She already knew Raikuru's dueling strategy and deck, which was what made her nervous about it. She decided that the only way to survive this tournament, would be to get on, and stay on Raikuru's good side.
(A/N: things seem to be getting more and more mysterious and stuff... Oh well, things will make sense soon, and the translations for the Japanese terms can be found in Khitoutsu's version. As promised, here are the lyrics to the song Mystic was singing)
(Rest in Pieces, Saliva)
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
Cause this hurts deeper than I thought it did
It has not healed with time
It just shot down my spine
You look so beautiful tonight
Reminds me how you laid us down
And gently smiled before you destroyed my life
Would you find it in your heart
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
(let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart
To make it go away
And let me rest in pieces
(let me rest in pieces)
Pieces
Insturmental
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
You got much closer than I thought you did
I am in your reach
You held me in your hands
Would you find it in your heart
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
(let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart
To make it go away
And let me rest in pieces
(let me rest in pieces)
repeat x3
Would you find it in your heart
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
(let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart
(find it in your heart)
And let me rest in pieces
(let me rest in pieces)