(The characters of Yu-Gi-Oh! are the property and rights of Kazuki Takahashi)
Note: Past events will be enclused in "" and "v".
Plus, "-" will divide either time intervals or another scene.
Odd system, but I just figured it.
Do Things Change?
Chapter 3 - I Hate Mysteries
Sure, by now she should be frantic like crazy for what's happened earlier! What to do, what to do? But then again, it has been two days without a shower for Anzu. It was just so hard to complain while the caressing of the steam-rising water ran up the soft silk-like texture that she called her skin. It's just simply bliss with the warm vapors floating around her. For the while it was hard to not keep a smile on her face, and why wouldn't she be? Reaching over for the shampoo bottle, she gives it a small squeeze as the shampoo formula went to her hand, a small aroma rising to her nose in a sweet scent. "I still have to do something about this, but what?" Rubbing her hands against one another for the soapy texture to spread to her hands, her arms go up slightly enough for her hands to meet her scalp, soon rubbing vigorously so that the shampoo to take its full effect. Once the soapy bubbles made their appearance in her hair, her eyelids slowly closed as while she washed her short hair she would try to recreate that moment she experienced just a few hours ago…
After that little incident on the road, both were quite relieved at the fact that they made it to their destination alive. In the meantime, not one of them has even breathed out a single word, both their eyes locked onto the road. Actually, the true reason was not for what was earlier… But actually the two friends have nothing to say to one another.
"What's wrong with me?" Apparently without a single word heard from either of them the teal-eyed female had to resort to inner thoughts, reminiscing over how rude she must be for staying quiet. Why can't I say something like how is your family? How has life been treating you so far? Are you with someone? A slight blink comes shortly after that small thought. Oookay…
Before she knew it, the car makes its last turn toward the left as the car makes its stop. "We're here." A slight rough tone got added to the male's voice when he spoke as a result of remaining quiet for so long.
Noticing how the ride ended so quickly, she raises her arms straight up for stretching, since it has been quite a ride. As she stepped out of the car, her eyes couldn't believe it, what a sight it was. "Is this really his…?" His house looked magnificent, who ever thought he was able to live like this? Sure, it may be just a single story, but even from the front with its white paint seemed large and almost had a glow to it. "Wow, this sure seems like an interesting place…"
With what she said, how could Jounouchi not feel good about himself and not take the chance to gloat? "Hehe, well—"
"Hey, is that you?"
It was amusing to hear a small child-like voice around, but where the heck was it coming from? Both adults had no idea where it was, until Anzu felt her hand being tugged by a much smaller one. Bending down to her feet, she noticed the face of what seemed to be a small girl. And it obviously it seemed to have that gleam in its eyes, showing how ecstatic she is from meeting a star. "It is you!"
This was getting nowhere for Jounouchi, and surely there were some answers that needed answering. "Umm, how do you know my friend?"
"I know you, I've seen you on television! I love how you dance." And obviously the little girl paid no such attention to her neighbor. Turning around, she waves over to someone across the street. "Ota-san, ota-san!"
Pretty soon, his whole parkway was just about covered with familiar faces just about all over her like she was some celebrity. "Gee, I live here a year an' people barely know my name. She stands on my driveway for one minute and everyone's flocking all over her. What the heck did she do, solve world hunger?" Grumbling slowly, he knew those bags of hers weren't going anywhere right now. Going to his car, he reaches over for them and walks over to the house, deciding to try one thing before he leaves. "I'm going to takeyour stuff in… If you care!" His voice was not enough to sway over all the praises from Anzu's new fan club. "Tch, I wish I had a fan club."
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Perhaps it did take a long time for Anzu to finally be able to break away from the neighbors. They must not go out much… For some reason, she started to feel bad suddenly. The way she simply left her friend for simple publicity, maybe she should explain it all to him. Maybe he still has a thick head after all. She opens the door and glances at the long hallway inside, slipping her shoes off along the way. "Jou…?" Walking all the way to the end of the hall, she looks to her left and notices a flight of stairs. "Are you there?" Not having a single idea of this entire place, she takes a chance and takes her steps up to the second floor. "Hello?" Finally reaching to the top of the steps, her eyes widen at the astonishing look of the room. It was so large and had its white carpet, a couch and television, its own desk and closet, and even its own bathroom and bed that seems to fold up to the wall. Glancing at a set of drawers to her side, everything was candy for her eyes, it felt as if she was at one of those fancy hotel resorts that she would frequently stop in America.
"You like it?" A slight gasp was heard out of the woman when she notices the owner of the house passing by her and opening up the window, using a cloth to clean the window. "Heh, with all that time with publicity I was able to tidy up the place." Oddly just as he finished up his sentence he got interrupted with an embrace from her in a hug. A small whisper came out of her. "Thank you… For everything…"
"Nani?" Oh great, his eyes shot wide open. She must have gotten impression that this was her room. After all, he did leave her bags here right now. Great, time to fib a bit. This was already too much for this blond, he thought his cheeks were burning with red from the sudden hug. "Aww, come on! I-it's just a small thing for my friend!" That feeling of embarrassment quickly morphed into a serious look when he picked up the sound of a car speeding by. Why would someone be going that fast, unless… A small gasp came to him as he broke the hug and lightly pushed her to the wall as he followed, his hand holding her in place. "Sou…" His head leaned more toward the window as he reached into his coat, quickly pulling out something. Her eyes widened with concern once she noticed that she now saw in plain view a gun in his hands, a Beretta to be more specific.
Okay, those couple of seconds can really make someone ask questions. And right now, there were two things that surely needed answering.
A GUN? Of all things, why would he have THAT? Of all things, why did he have to have that and I had to know? Why not a rabbit's foot, a horseshoe, a game card, some cash, a condom, a moldy cookie, a defective watch? Any one of those wouldn't make me so worried and concerned! Well, maybe the moldy cookie…
Surely that was one thought running through her mind. And a second thought made her face blush red with anger as she slaps his hand away from her chest. "Get your hand off of me!"
Once the sound of a stressed engine finally left, a small sigh came out of Jounouchi as he slipped the weapon back into his coat to be secluded once again. Just as he was about to take his steps back down, his way got interrupted from what appeared to be a very angry and curious Anzu. Taking one more step up to the taller one, a forceful poke to his chest came from her for every word she spoke. "What. Were. You. Doing. With. That. GUN?"
A short cough came out from the male as he quickly makes his way around her and goes down the stairs. "Uhh, don't worry about it! It's n-none of your concern! Why don't y-y-you… Take a shower? Yeah!"
Her eyes narrowed in disappointment when she was now left alone once again, but at least she felt safe. Wait a minute… The gun, the secretive attitude, the money… Could he possibly be a criminal? At least taking up her idea on the shower, she stepped over to the drawers to take out a large and soft towel in a bright white color. But if that's true, then what can I do? If I know, will he care?
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"So… What is it?"
It was hard for the employee to reply, that look on his boss's eyes looked like he was about to kill the messenger. "G-gomen nasai… The computers show nothing."
The slam of a fist gives an eerie and fierce force of an echo through the president's office. Standing up quickly, the brunet quickly pointed out the door. "Then check the receipts, I don't care if your eyes bleed from looking! Just do it!"
Giving a quick bow, the worker quickly ran out the door, following his orders. Slumping back down to his own chair, the male lets out a frustrated breath in hopes of relieving stress. No hope of that working. Leaning his upper body forward, his fingers find the way to the intercom button, pressing slowly. "The reporters still outside?'
'H-hai! They seem tempted to break down the doors.'
Giving no response, his mind drifts into thoughts and thoughts of relieving this dilemma.
'Maybe you should give a press conference… Clear this mess up.'
His eyes shortening quickly, he slams his hand back down to the intercom. "NO! Do not let anyone in or you'll never work again! I said it once and I'll say it again, no one say anything until we figure this out!" Ending the discussion, he drops his arms to the desk, placing his hands at the sides of his head. "What is it, what is the cause of all this? This company has faced other troubles, what's different about this one?"
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"Sir…"
"Hmm…?"
The feminine voice rose in the dark room to be heard clearly. "He's failed to be located so far, but it seems we will be getting our headquarters soon enough."
Standing up, a tall male stands up and begins to crack his knuckles, the eerie coat of charcoal-grey eyes appearing well. "Perfect… The empire will rise again."
(AN: Graduation, competition, video games, homework, cookies, traveling, applications. Just some of the things that kept me away from updating this story for a LONG time. Thank goodness for summer. At least I was able to think of the plot of the story. Many questions are arisen from the last parts of the chapter. Guess what, you'll figure them out soon enough later in the story! Plus, I decided to add a little preview thing at the bottom so that way I get a good idea what is it I'm supposed to write without giving too much away!)
Next Chapter: Further Investigation
The things people will go for just to get a simple answer, even if they don't know the price.
