Okay, so I finally got the story updated. Sorry it took so long though, couldn't get my damn computer to work. Any how, don't worry if parts of this sound weird, I wrote this while baby-sitting a two year old and watching Mother Goose and Sesame Street.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot.
Chapter 5: The Third Night
Unfortunately, on the third night it was raining. Yami stood at what he hoped was the correct door leading out to the garden. He stood there, waiting for Rose to come. He looked down at the flower in his hands, wondering when she would show.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the castle, Rose stood waiting for Yami at another entrance to the garden. Her guardian Kero accompanied her, but a little after they had arrived, Yugi and Anzu stopped by to say hello. They were having a really fun discussion, when Kero decided he wanted to join in to. To say that Yugi and Anzu were freaked out when he came in (who wouldn't? I mean, it's a little stuffed animal that can talk and fly), but gradually warmed up to him. By the end of their conversation, they both loved the little protector.
"Hey do any of you know where Yami is? He was supposed to meet me over here."
Yugi was wondering the same thing. Why hadn't his brother showed up yet. He decided to go get him. "I think I know where. Anzu would you stay here with Rose while I go look for him?"
"Sure, why not."
Yugi turned and left them to their 'girl talk'. He went across to the other door where his brother was standing, still looking down at the flower.
"Hey Yami, why aren't you over at the other side with Rose?"
Yami looked up, he noticed that his brother was smiling.
"Where is she?"
"Over at the other garden entrance."
Yami started towards the other side when Yugi asked him, "Could you tell Anzu to come over here? I need to talk to her about something."
He looked back, nodded, and continued on his way.
Soon after Yugi had left, Kero left to go get something to drink, leaving the two girls behind.
"So, what do you think about Yami?"
Rose looked over at her new friend, a slow small blush creeping up her cheeks.
"So I can take that as a 'you like'?"
"Anzu, I've only just met him the other night. And besides, I don't think we're anything more than just good friends." But while, she was saying this, she grew to a deep red.
"Well, when that friend saves you from someone you don't like, promises to always protect you, and is almost always there for you, I'd say that things in your future are looking bright if you are going to be together." Rose just stood there, looking suprised.
Yami came up to them with a small smile on his face. "Hey Anzu, Yugi would like a word with you over at the other entrance on the other side."
Anzu nodded, said goodbye to the both of them, and went off to talk to him. Yami looked on at Rose. "You look beautiful tonight." She wore a medieval styled dress that was white with gold trim. The sleeves were long and looked like gossamer wings. The dress showed almost every little curve. He handed her a white gardenia (is that how you spell it?). Since her hair was in a bun tonight, she placed it behind her ear. Tonight, however, she didn't wear a mask. Instead she wore very little makeup. The eyeshadow that was a very light pink, along with a pink lipstick; otherwise, she wasn't wearing any.
Even though they had been out of each other's presence for an hour into the ball, they still had a fun time. Watching the people be complete idiots, talking about the different books that they had read, they just enjoyed themselves. Especially when Kero came back. He had scared Yami when he first arrived, demanding to know why his mistress' arm was wrapped around his. Needless to say, both were highly embarrassed. After calming the ranting guardian down, Rose had explained some things to him. Even though he wasn't comfortable with him, he allowed his mistress around him.
Soon after they had finally met up with each other, it was time for them to leave. They promised to see each other the next night and they would be with each other for the remainder of the ball.
Okay, I know that last paragraph really stunk, but I promise to make up for it in the later chapters. R&R.
