Union through Separation

Chapter 12

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!… and maybe that's for the best.

All of Yami and Yugi's pals were told about what happened to Tea and that they should be on the lookout for Bakura. And yet keeping an eye out for Bakura appeared to be unnecessary, as there was no sign of him anywhere. He wasn't at his home and nobody seemed to know where he was. As far as anyone could tell, he'd completely dropped out of sight. Although Joey and Tristen considered Bakura not being around to be a good thing, Yami felt far more uneasy about it. He was certain that a confrontation between him and the evil spirit of the Millennium Ring was inevitable.

The week went by very quickly and it wasn't long before it was Friday night—the night of Yami and Tea's date. Since neither of them owned a car or even knew how to drive, they needed someone else to drop them off. Fortunately, Mai also had a date that night and thus was able to give them a lift. Tea was the first to be picked up and as they headed to get Yami, Tea began to feel a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

"So… tonight's the big night," Mai said. "Are you all set?"

"I guess so," Tea replied in a less than confident-sounding voice.

"You sound about as enthusiastic as Kaiba would if he got an invitation to Yugi's birthday party. Come on! Just wait until Yami sees how gorgeous you look."

"Uh, yeah." Tea pulled her coat up over her bare shoulders. Sometimes I wish I had more of Mai's confidence, she thought to herself. Looking over, she couldn't help but notice Mai's rather 'suggestive' outfit. Well, maybe not that much courage. "Say, is that a new outfit?"

"What, this old thing? I've had it for years." (A.N. Careful Mai! The last time Reed Richards said that, Ben Grim left the Fantastic Four! XD) "Now Tea, you know that I won't be able to give you two a ride back home."

"Why not?"

"Let's just say that after my date I'm probably going to be very busy all night."

"Busy doing what?" Tea asked before quickly adding, "On second thought, I don't want to know!" The last thing I need right now is that image in my head!

They at last pulled up in front of the Mutou residence. There was Yami waiting for them, wearing a black suit and looking very handsome indeed.

Tea stepped out to greet him. "H-hi Yami."

"Hello Tea," Yami replied. "You… look very beautiful."

"Th-thanks."

"New dress?"

"Yep. New suit?"

"Of course."

"What am I saying? It would have to be new."

"We both chose black outfits. What a coincidence."

"Yeah I guess great minds think alike, huh?"

"Indeed."

"Yeah…"

At that moment, Mai beeped the car horn, startling them both. "If you two are quite done, we should be on our way. I have a date too remember and Jo—that is—my boyfriend isn't going to wait around forever you know!"

"Sorry," Yami and Tea said simultaneously. They looked at each other with surprise. Wow, great minds really do think alike, Tea thought.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to our heroes, someone in the shadows was watching them. Enjoy your date Pharaoh, for it will be the last one you ever go on.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the figure in the shadows, someone was watching him. I don't know what you're up to, but I won't let you get away with it.

TO BE CONTINUED

I'm really sorry that this chapter is so short, but I've been at a loss for ideas. Also, I've been very busy with Christmas coming up. Speaking of which, I'd like to wish you all safe and happy holidays! May you get more than just socks and underwear this year!

P.S. Really, really sorry!