Disclaimer: Daikaio does not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or any of its' characters.

Chapter Five: Icy Blue
Author: Daikaio
Rating: PG-13

"Speech."
'Thoughts.'
:'Yami to Yugi.':
(('Yugi to Yami.'))
/'Bakura to Ryou'/
('Ryou to Bakura')
Song lyrics

A/N - Due to a complaint, I won't be pestering you guys to review each and every one of my chapters o.O So, I'm just gonna say this once...

REVIEW! PLEASE?

So, what is the authoress and crew up to...?

T.Alligator walks into Daikaio's and Rauzeras' bedroom and finds the Yu-Gi-Oh! gang and said owners of the room inside. Daikaio is sitting cross-legged on her king-sized single, tapping away on the wireless broadband connected laptop, occasionally glancing down at the notepad next to her. Rauzeras has taken over the job of revising for Daikaio's exams until Daikaio has posted chapter five.

Meanwhile, Bakura and Marik are in the corner of the room, playing a heated game of rock, paper, scissors. The scores are: Bakura - 3, Marik - 1. Several Egyptian curses can be heard, even over the gentle music being played by Yami, who is putting his lighter half, Yugi, to sleep. Yugi nuzzled deeper into the violet-coloured sleeping bag and sleep rolls over him.

Mai is absent-mindely brushing her hair and watching Joey and Tristan play 'Mario Kart' on the nintendo 64. Tea is flipping through Bakura's 'Hamtaro' manga book, occasionally giggling.

A pair of large seagulls sit in a cage near the opposite window, heads tucked under their wings and sleeping, despite the noise in the room. Kaiba is also assisting Rauzeras with the subject's revision, as exams are on Monday. Daikaio then clicks a button labelled 'Submit New Chapter' and smiles at this chapter's fine work. She closes the laptop and returns to the desk to finish off the last of her revision.

She hears footsteps and sends the Yu-Gi-Oh! gang and T.Alligator back into her Yu-Gi-Oh! manga comic while Rauzeras climbs out the bedroom window and onto the roof. Daikaio's mother appears and says dinner is ready, and Daikaio leaves the room. After dinner, she returns and smiles as she knows the chapter has now been posted onto the website...

"I'M ONLY GOING TO SAY THIS ONE MORE TIME! GET YOUR LAZY, GOOD FOR NOTHING BUTTS OUT OF BED, BEFORE I-"

"ALRIGH' ALREADY!" Yami heard Joey yell sleepily from the other bed. Yami groaned and rolled onto his side, looking out into the middle of the cabin. He looked up just in time to see Bakura roll off of his bunk and land with a loud thump onto the ground.

"GAH!" Bakura screeched, alerting everyone in the cabin that it was time to be awakened by the foolish Tomb Robber.

Ryou slid his feet to the edge of the bed and yawned, not noticing Bakura lying flat on his face. "Morning, everyone!" He said with a yawn. He stood up, noticing he was standing on his yami. "Oh, 'Kura, what are you doing down there?"

"I'm making out with the floor, obviously," Bakura said sarcastically. Ryou chuckled.

"You okay?"

"Peachy," Bakura said, sarcasm still dripping off his British accent.

Yami smirked. Again, the person was screaming insanely into the microphone.

"PANCAKES! WOOOOOO! WE GOT PANCAKES! AND IF YOU WANT 'EM, TOO BAD! BECAUSE THEIR MINE! ALL MINE! MUAHAHAHA!"

"Has that guy been to a psychiatric ward?" Bakura mumbled.

"Someone has been ta crazy town!" Joey said.

"Are you kiddies getting up now, or what?" Mai said as she entered the cabin, carrying pancakes on a platter.

"ALLEUIA!" Joey cried joyfully before charging at Mai, drooling over the pancakes. He dived; Mai carelessly moved the plate out of the way and Joey went flying out the door. Shrugging, Mai approached the rest of the group and offered the pancakes.

Bakura stood up and dusted himself off before grabbing a pancake like everyone else. Tea then emerged from her room and with her hair looking very messy. She rubbed her eyes sleepily and made her way over to everyone.

"M-m-morning!' Tea yawned, taking a pancake from the platter. "Nice day," she said while looking at the sky out the window.

"Yeh, perfect day for swimming and surfing!" Yami said brightly, who had just finished his first pancake.

Bakura rolled his eyes. "Pharaoh, you only want to surf to impress all the 'chicks' on this island."

Yami snorted. "I'm not a perverted yami like you, Tomb Robber. I tend to do things like surfing for the fun of it."

"I'll bet you do," Bakura said with a smirk, gesturing to Tea. Yami became startled that he felt his face burning.

:'Ah! My face! It's on fire!': Yami thought to himself, panicking.

(('No it's not, Yami.'))

:'Yugi, you need to learn to stop listening to my thoughts!': Yami thought back, though not entirely irritated.

(('Hey-! If I hadn't of informed you that your face was not on fire, you probably would have raced all the way down to the water to put your head in the in!'))

:'Well, if my head isn't on fire, then why does it feel so warm?':

Yami could have sworn he heard Yugi snicker. (('Ah, I'll let you figure that out.'))

:'Yugi!':

Yugi was ignoring him and now talking to Tristan. Yami scratched his head, feeling confused. His cheeks had finally cooled down, which relieved Yami. It had been making his stomach feel really weird.

"MAI!" Yelled an angry Joey over near the doorway, who had been momently forgotten. "DAT HURD YA KNOW!"

"Poor, baby Joey," Mai said sarcastically, smirking. "Would pancakes cheer you up?" Joey's angry face immediately brightened.

"Alrigh'!" Joey cried, seizing five pancakes and shovelling them into his mouth at once. Mai sighed, and Tea watched with a revolted look on her face.

"Dis-id-bery-goob!" Joey managed to get out, his mouth packed with so much food it was almost a great accomplishment.

"Wheeler, you do realise that your spit is flying onto my face?" Bakura said conversationally, wiping some spit off his nose.

"Mm? Why are joo-?"

"CLOSE YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU'RE FREAKIN' SPEAKING! FOR THE LOVE OF RA!" Bakura roared angrily.

"Anger Management!" Ryou spat at the disgusted Tomb Robber warningly. Bakura hastily quietened down and turned to the Pharaoh. "Bored?"

"You could say that." Yami shrugged. "Race to the water and back?"

"You're on!" Bakura said with a smirk, as both Yami and Bakura took off out the cabin and in the direction of the ocean. Yugi and Ryou sighed before muttering, "Children," under their breaths.

"PHARAOH! TOMB ROBBER! DON'T GO DOWN THERE! DO YOU KNOW WHAT LIVES DOWN THERE?"

"SEAGULLS?" Yami and Bakura bellowed back, their voices seeming distant.

There was a moment of silence. "What's a 'seagull'?" The speaker asked anxiously.

The whole camp sweat dropped.

"BUT NO! IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE BLUE, SHINEY STUFF YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE! FOR HERMIT CRABS CAN BE VERY FISETY!"

"Eh?" Joey stated blankly. "Id's hermi' crabs now?"

"What a moron," Mai said coldly. "By the way, once those two get back-" (She gestured to Yami and Bakura) "-we are supposed to head over to the teacher's cabin to hear about today's plan and receive any mail from family and friends."

"Oh, we get mail?" Yugi said with a smile, licking his fingers to remove the stickiness.

"Yes," Mai replied casually. "And we better get a move on. We have about ten minutes until they – as in the teaching staff – read out today's…planner."

"Well, wha' are we waitin' for?" Joey said eagerly, bounding over to the door.

"Ha! I'm winning, Pharaoh!" Bakura called over his shoulder as they both sped back in the direction of the cabin.

'What? I am the King of Games! It is impossible to lose! Fate always finds a way to let me win!' Yami thought worriedly, trying to keep up with the ex-Tomb Robber. But Bakura was still ahead of him, and they had nearly reached the door.

Ra – or the sun – beat down heavily on both of the Egyptians, not fazing their almost heat-resistant bodies. Living in Egypt had been really beneficial, even if it had been about five thousand years ago since they had last stepped on the hot desert.

Yami watched hopelessly as Bakura ran up the steps to the cabin door, Yami close behind. But just as Bakura went to grab the door handle -

"Well, wha' are we waitin' for?" Said Joey from inside the cabin. The door swung open, smacking Bakura hard in the nose. Bakura groaned and went rolling back down the stairs, Yami side-stepping out of the way. Yami walked slowly towards the doorway and entered the cabin.

'I love being King of Games,' Yami thought with a smirk.

(('Becoming a tad full of yourself, wouldn't you say?')) Yugi's thoughts drifted through Yami's head.

:'Yugi, when it comes to playing Bakura's little games, I must always come out on top.':

Yugi sighed mentally and their mind link conversation came to an end. "I win!" Yami called, sticking his head out the door to watch a disgruntled Bakura get to his feet.

"Oh, for the love of Ra!" Bakura yelled angrily, rounding on Joey. "You! Mortal!"

"Gah!" Joey cried, pelting in another direction. Bakura roared furiously and chased after him, hot on his tail. Yami chuckled and turned around to face the other occupants of the cabin.

He saw Tea who waved at him, giving him a small smile; Yami felt his cheeks warm up, and he instantly became alarmed.

(('Like I said before, Yami, your head isn't on fire.'))

:'This feeling I'm getting…what is it?':

(('Ah, it's a certain emotion people feel.'))

:'I see. What kind of emotion is this called?':

(('…love.'))

:'Love?': Yami thought, feeling stupid. :'What do you mean?':

(('I'm not telling.')) Yugi thought back.

:'Evil!': Yami grumbled and ended their mind link. "EVIL!" Yami yelled unexpectedly, pointing at Yugi.

Everyone stared at him. "Did I miss something?" Mai said, giving Yami a weird look. Yami felt extremely embarrassed.

"Don't worry…" Yami muttered, heading towards the wardrobe to gather some clothes.

A few minutes later, the gang had made their presence known over with the other senior students at the teacher's cabin.

Yugi wore a pair of white board shorts and a black t-shirt with a smiley face imprint on the front, and curly writing on the back, reading: 'Smile! It makes others wonder what you're thinking!'

Yami had a set of jeans on that went to his knees, 'Effekt' written across his left pants' leg. A black, sleeveless shirt which had intriguing designs across his front and back, the usual buckles and choker covering his waist, wrists and neck. All in all, Tea was having a hard time to not drool over him.

As for Tea, she wore a blue skirt with a white, sleeveless top, a black star drawn across her front. Her hair was pulled back in a pony tail, decorated in blue ribbons and clips. She was feeling very self-conscious.

Joey had a pair of long jeans with a white t-shirt, and a light blue line crossing over his chest. A thick, black belt was around his waist.

Tristan had a long-sleeved, brown shirt and long, baggy, blue pants. Ryou wore a white shirt with a black jacket over the top, and long, leather pants. Bakura wearing the exact same. Mai was dressed in her usual outfit, looking very smug.

"Good morning, seniors!" Said an enthusiastic female, stepping out of the teacher's office.

A few students muttered good morning back, Yugi and Yami among them, both looking eager to get started.

The teacher smiled. "It is my great pleasure that you students have received mail-" (The students gave a great cheer) "-and that it will be handed out to you all. Please be patient while we call the names!"

"Do you think we'll get any mail?" Yami and Bakura both asked their lighter halves.

"If we do, then it's most likely from grandpa," Yugi replied.

"To be honest, I doubt it," Ryou said.

"Wheeler, Joey!" Called the teacher, and the blonde bounded up to her. "Two for you, Mr. Wheeler."

"Hurray!" Joey cheered, taking the envelopes eagerly and jogging back over to the group. He tared open the first envelope and gave a great whoop of joy. "Thank da Lord for allowances!"

They all laughed at Joey's antics, as he opened the next envelope. There was a moment of silence as Joey's eyes sped over the letter, reading it. A pause, and then, "DAMN DAT KAIBA!"

"Joey?" Yugi asked, staring at the back of the letter while his yami peered over Joey's shoulder. "What's up?"

Joey growled and Yami chuckled. "Don't worry, Joey, Kaiba's just hoping you'll respond like this."

"Dat gives him no righ' ta wri'e me dis crud!" Joey burst out angrily, waving the letter about.

"What does it say?" Bakura asked curiously, snatching the letter out of Joey's grasp. "Dear Mutt, this is just a reminder that I hate your guts. Hoping you get eaten by a shark, Seto Kaiba.'" Bakura began to snigger uncontrollably that he fell to his knees, clutching his chest. Joey growled and tore up the letter, muttering things like, "stupid, rich jerk," and so on.

About twenty minutes later, all the mail had been handed out, no one else in the gang getting mail. Joey was still seething at Kaiba's letter, when the mad-man in the speakers began to talk.

"LETTERS! PUH! YOU KEPT ME WAITING ALL THIS TIME TO READ STINKING LETTERS? MAY YOUR FINGERS BE SEVERELY PUNISHED BY THE CURSED PAPER CUTS! MAY YOUR TONGUES BE BITTEN OFF BY THE HERMIT CRABS! MAY YOUR-"

"Moron!" Another man cut in. "Now, before we get started, it is important that I give you an introduction to the man who made this camping trip possible, and who gave you all the activities that have been planned. It is thanks to his donation, that we can afford things such as deep sea fishing, sky diving, and much more."

There was a chatter of interest at this before everyone went silent. "It is my pleasure to introduce the owner of Kaiba Corporation: Seto Kaiba!"

"NO!" Joey cried angrily, before sinking to his knees. "My life is over…"

But hardly anyone noticed; everyone's attention was up in the air, where a silver helicopter was hovering above their heads.

The wind whooshed downwards on them, causing their hair to fly about everywhere. Several girls screamed, increasing the noises pounding in their ears. Everyone saw the CEO, Seto Kaiba, standing within the helicopter.

Kaiba had icy blue eyes, brown hair and was extremely tall and slim. He wore a white trench coat over a black t-shirt and pants, with black boots. His trademark smirk was, as usual, on his face.

"Welcome, seniors of Domino High," Kaiba sneered. "Hope you're all having a good time."

Most of the seniors cheered, apart from Joey who was jeering. "DAMN YOU, KAIBA!"

"Zip it, Mutt!" Kaiba spat. "Now then. It is my unfortunate duty to inform you all that at the end of this 'enjoyable' camping trip, there will be a concert, where there will be performances from certain 'people' I invite and any of you seniors are able to do your own little shows. Best show of the night wins a prize. I'm not revealing this prize until the end of that night."

There was an exchange of glances from everyone, interest clear. Kaiba smirked and Joey glared.

"Wha's wi'h da suspense? It's killin' us," Joey said sarcastically. Kaiba rolled his eyes before throwing something down at Joey, which landed hard on his head. Joey picked it up and saw that it was a muzzle dogs wear. "Hey-! Wha's dis for?"

"Thought it might come in handy, if your friends get annoyed that you won't shut up," Kaiba said coldly. He then addressed one of the staff members. "Feel free to instruct the students of today's activities. I'll be at my cabin if anyone needs me." And with that, Kaiba's helicopter flew off, leaving everyone in the dust.

"Show off…" Joey muttered, not noticing that Bakura had grabbed the dog muzzle and hid it in his jacket. The teacher began to speak once more.

"Today's agenda gives students the opportunity to choose their activity!" Said the staff member with a grin. "You may choose to either rock climb, or spend a night further up the beach in tents. The choice is entirely up to you. We'll give you some time to consider it, then come and tell us and we'll put you into a group." The teacher stopped speaking and headed back inside the teacher's cabin.

"Rock climbing?" Yugi said fearfully, latching onto Yami's arm. "I don't wanna go rock climbing, Yami!"

"But, Yugi, I really want to try out rock climbing!" Yami complained, showing off his extremely-rare childish side. Tea giggled and Yami felt his face heat up.

'My-!'

(('No, Yami. Your face isn't on fire. I already explained to you that it's a simple concept of love...which sometimes can't be that simple.'))

:'Yugi, what are you playing at? You know I can't stand these games you play!':

(('Exactly!'))

Yami muttered and looked down at Yugi, who was giving him puppy dog eyes. "Alright!" Yami sighed, pleading Yugi to stop with the puppy eyes. "We won't go rock climbing. But you better tell me-," :'-what 'love' is!':

(('In time, Yami.')) Yugi chuckled mentally.

'Damn my weakness for those eyes!' Yami thought savagely. Yugi giggled and swung his' and Yami's arm excitedly.

"Want to go rock climbing, Ryou?" Bakura asked politely, addressing his lighter half.

"N-No-!" Ryou stuttered, shaking his head.

"Who said you had a choice in the matter?" Bakura said with a smirk. "We're going rock climbing!"

"Excellent!" Yami said quietly, but Bakura's keen ears picked it up anyway. "No Tomb Robber for a day! Yes!"

"Oh, shut up, Pharaoh!" Bakura spat. "At least I am not weak against my Light's eyes!"

Yami raised an eyebrow at him. "You sure about that?"

"Of course!" Bakura said, standing up straighter.

Yami pointed to Ryou, and Bakura turned to face him. Ryou's eyes were now nearly as large as Yugi's (If that's possible) and tears were sliding down his cheeks. Bakura blinked, fighting the urge to hug Ryou.

"Wha-what-?" Bakura shook his head, trying to remove the image of the puppy eyes from his mind. "Ryou, d-don't…"

"Ha!" Yami said with a triumphant smirk. Bakura whimpered and hugged Ryou, which shocked Ryou for a moment.

"Fine, we'll go camping!" Bakura said after a moment, as he stopped hugging Ryou.

"Really?" Ryou said, happiness dancing across his features. "Thanks, 'Kura!"

"'Kura…" Yami sniggered. Bakura glared at Yami and sighed. Yami smirked and turned his attention towards Tea. "What are you going to do?"

Tea blushed at being addressed by him, but quickly recovered. "Oh, well, I've never been much of a rock climber, and it's not fascinating me very much," Tea said truthfully. "I think I'll come camping in tents, especially since most of my friends are going camping. Well-," Tea looked as Joey, Tristan, Ryou and Yugi ran up to sign there names on the camping list, "-looks like all of my friends are going."

Yami smiled. "Good choice."

Tea returned the smile before heading up to the camping line to mark her name down, oblivious to the fact that a blushing Yami was watching her, confused about his own emotions.

Yami stood on a sand dune that was close to the cabin. He watched as those who were going rock climbing were driven off in a west direction in some jeeps, trailers loaded with rock climbing equipment. It was about eleven o'clock now, and he – though he hadn't been willing at first – was excited about camping in tents. One of the many things he hadn't experienced.

"Yami?" Said someone quietly behind him.

Yami turned and saw Tea looking at him. Yami tried to remain calm as his cheeks burned again. 'What is up with me? What kind of effect does she have on me?' Yami said inwardly, wanting to run. He was almost scared of what this feeling was, having no idea what 'love', as Yugi called it, was.

"Um..." her cheeks went red. 'Has she got a temperature?'

"You okay?" Yami said immediately, putting his hand to her forehead. He felt a slight warm, tingling sensation run up his arm and noticed the redness on her cheeks grow brighter.

"Oh, yes, fine-fine!" Tea said with a shaky laugh, before fanning herself with her hand. "Woo, is it hot in here or is it just you-I mean, me?" Tea laughed nervously.

Yami blinked. 'Did she just say what I think she said?' "Uh…yeh…Anyway, you sure you're okay?"

"Don't worry yourself, Yami!" Tea said with a smile, Yami's hand still in her face. "I'm fine; I think the excitement is going to my head." However Yami didn't move his hand; he looked like he was in some kind of trance. "Yami?" He didn't move. She moved her hand up and gently grabbed his wrist.

Yami felt the heat in his face burn even more so, and his stomach did an odd somersault. Yami quickly moved his hand away, scared that her touch would burn his skin.

There was silence between the two, then, "hey! You two! Ged ova here, love boids!" Joey yelled, as Yugi and Bakura laughed. Tea blushed furiously and Yami's eyes narrowed. :'What is love? I think I'm going to go insane!':

(('Why don't you ask Tea about it?')) Yugi's thoughts drifted through slyly.

Yami cursed mentally. :'Because she's the cause of it all! Whatever it is, I don't like it so far. My face gets all hot and I don't feel well. Is love some sort of way of making people burn at their touch?': Yami asked curiously.

Yugi sighed inwardly. (('Not even close, Yami.'))

:'Well, why don't you save me the time and frustration by simply telling me?': Yami half-yelled-through the mind link. There was a moment of silence, when Yami felt a faint wave of sadness wash over him. 'Oh Ra!' Yami quickly hurried over to where Yugi, Joey and Bakura were and saw silent tears rolling down Yugi's cheeks. Yami bent down so that he and Yugi were eye level.

(('Look, Yami, I'm sorry!')) Yami flinched at Yugi's sharp thoughts.

:'No, no, I'm the one that's sorry. I guess I'm getting too worked up about this. Please forgive me.': Yami hugged Yugi, rubbing soothing circles. Bakura blinked, looking confused. Joey looked even more so.

"Did we miss somethin'?" Joey asked blankly. Bakura, however, seemed to figure it out.

"Did you two have a mental argument?" It was more a statement then a question. Yami nodded, Yugi wiping his eyes with Yami's shirt. Joey looked even more confused.

"O…kay…I'm no' even gonna ask wha' dat's abou'…" Joey muttered before walking away.

"Hey guys!" Tea said cheerfully, bounding over. Yami took a hasty step back, looking at her as if she was about to sprout fangs. Tea noticed this and looked sad, but shook it off. "Looks like they're about to go," she said while pointing at the many jeeps that were loaded with camping gear. They all nodded and jogged over to the jeeps, where students had already seated in. They found their own jeep for themselves, which had a kind looking driver in the front seat. Bakura was the second last to get in, as Ryou as trailing behind them all. Ryou watched Bakura take a seat, scowling.

"Hey, Bakura…" Ryou said, catching the Tomb Robber's attention. "Can you come out here a second?"

Bakura looked at him suspiciously before hesitantly getting out of the jeep. He walked up to Ryou, who threw his sleeping bags into the trailer. "Something wrong?"

Ryou looked at Bakura nervously, looking about. "Um…" Ryou looked desperate. "Uh…look! A distraction!"

Stupidly, Bakura looked in the direction Ryou was pointing. Ryou took his chances to sneak into the remaining seat of the jeep.

"Huh? What is there to-?" Bakura noticed Ryou was now seated in the jeep. "RYOU!"

Ryou looked at him innocently. "Yes, 'Kura?"

"Don't you 'yes, 'Kura?' me!" Bakura snarled. "You planned that all along!"

Ryou smiled at him. "I may be your lighter half, but I have my evil streak."

Bakura sighed, looking at the trailer. "Here we go again…" He climbed into the trailer, leaning against a sleeping bag and looking moody. Everyone laughed as the jeeps began to drive off to the east.

About an hour and a half later, everyone had reached a spacious area near a clearing in the trees. It was well shaded and provided a fantastic view of the ocean.

Yami remained very stiff in the jeep, as Tea was seated right next to him. His skin was prickling with warmth, making him feel uncomfortable. The jeeps parked near a bunch of trees and all the seniors got out. Bakura practically leapt out of the trailer, and sprinted towards the ocean, crying with joy.

Notes to Reviewers:

Cutehelenjames - Anyone notice that she's always the first to review each chapter? Hrmm...lol...anyway, I always love your reviews and hope you liked this chapter!

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Chapter posted on 05/28/2005.