In The Shadow of The Prophecy
Disclaimer -Don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, don't own the lyrics, but Carmen, Vincent, Nicholas and Nicholas's wife Morgana are mine. On with the story...
Chapter seven - Caught in the Crossfire
" Thank you, come again " said Solomon Motou, waving jovially to the child bounding excitedly out the door. His stomach gurgled rather loudly and he checked his watch" Well, now's as good a time to take a lunch break ".
" Hey gampa " his grandson greeted cheerfully, carrying a large box of cards to restock the shelves. His new friend followed behind with a box of similar size and dimensions. After Yugi explained the girl's situation, he had no problem letting her stay until her family problem could be resolved.
" Hey kids, I'm gonna head upstairs for a bite to eat " said the elder Motou.
" Okay grampa, we're gonna restock the cards and then we'll head up " replied Yugi.
" Alright kids " nodded Solomon, trodding up the stairs.
" Thanks Carmen " said her spiky-haired friend as they replenished the Duel Monsters booster packs.
" Its no big deal" Carmen replied nonchalantly" this is the least I could do, considering you're aiding and a-bedding ".
Suddenly the window erupted in a barrage of gunfire" Get down " shouted Yugi, diving for cover as glass fragments spray over them. Shelves and displays fell over on top them from the flurry of bullets. What the hell the amethyst-eyed boy thought bewilderedly. The shooting must have gone on for almost ten minutes, there was a "
sheew!" sound, Yugi gripped his arm tightly with a painful hiss / aibou he heard the spirit called urgently thought their link, his arm felt like it was on fire.
" Do you think this is a good idea, boss, firing into a store in the middle of the day " inquired one of the Kemo's underlings.
" Tch " came his unfeeling replied" Mister Seraph said he didn't care whether the brat was brought back dead or alive. So it doesn't really matter, besides these 'friends' of hers need to learn not to mess with the SSC ". / Aibou Yami called more anxiously when the boy failed to respond / Aibou, are you alright .
The pain in his arm soared to new heights, numbing his mind to the sweet bliss of unconsciousness. Ya...mi... .
/ Aibou his light's mind had become eerily quiet / Yugi, say something . Silence. Another of Kemo's minions picked up the boy's unconscious body from under the debris" Hey boss, looks like we hit someone " he said.
" Doesn't look like the girl is here sir" informed the first. Kemo eyed the boy with interest, a plan forming in his twisted mind ; why go looking for the Seraph's granddaughter when they could make her come to them.
Kemo smiled darkly with a sly gleam a muscle-bound brute who didn't often have to be clever" Hmm, well I guess we'll just leave the little ragamuffin an invitation " he said" if she ever wants to see friend again ". The three thugs got into their ominous black car with their hostage and drove off.
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Uhhhgh ...my head... where...warm all over... thought her garbled mind achily with a groan. " 'Ay I th'nk she's comin' around " echoed a familiar tough Brooklyn accent inside her ears. Carmen's amber eyes opened and focused of the faces now hovering over her, Joey, Te'a and Yugi's grandfather. What happened ? her whole body was sore and she had a splitting headache.
" Carmen, what happened " asked Solomon, as if reading her mind" I heard that racket down stairs and the store was in shambles ". She winced slightly sitting up, she couldn't really remember anything after the gunfire, but she had no doubt who was behind it.
" We thought whoever it was got both of you for awhile " said the brunette" until we dug you out from under all that stuff ".
" Got both of us, what does that mean " she repeated, asking for clarification, feeling panic dance in her gut" Where's Yugi ". She shot up worriedly, was he hurt? Te'a put her hand on the other girl's shoulder and pushed her gently back down.
" You're not going anywhere " she argued" You have a concussion ".Carmen cursed silently to herself.
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That night the amber-eyed girl paced sleeplessly in the Yugi's room, I can't sleep, I have to do something, its all my fault he's involved in the first place she decided. Whatever the cost, this wasn't something she could run away from anymore. The tiara glimmered in the moonlight on the nightstand, Carmen picked up her mascot I could really use some good luck tonight and donned it under her bangs.
It is a mess she said to herself looking around the strewn apart shot, glad she was wearing shoes. Glass, splinters and everything else you could imagine and not want in your foot were readily splayed across the floor hap hazzardly. Carmen stepped forward, but she stopped again suddenly, hearing something crinkle under her foot. Huh? A note she picked up the folded piece of paper If you want you little friend to be released alive, come to the mansion overlooking the ocean at eleven-nineteen Rosewood Boulevard she stuck the note in her pocket I hope they're insomniacs .
A gentle hand came to rest on her shoulder, the teen jumped with a start" I 'ope you weren't plannin' on leavin' without me were ya " said Joey.
" Huh ".
" Who're you 'huh'in' " laughed the blonde dauntlessly" Yug' is my best pal, so if yer thinkin' about any crazy rescue mission, ya betta' count me in to ".
Carmen had to crack a smile, hearing him talk with such confidence made her feel a little at ease" Thanks Joey ".
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" Eleven-nineteen Rosewood Boul'vard, right " shouted Joey over the howl of the wind as they whipped down the road on Tristen's motorcycle." Ya know, I neva' pegged you as da reckless type ".
" Uh yea " replied his amber-eyed, whiplashedly" Are you Tristen won't mind us borrowing his bike ".
" Nah " the blond said assuredly as they turned around a corner.
The two teens pulled up infront of a large cobblestone mansion, A stone wall encircled the compound and had a line of rusted spikes on the top. Joey scratched his head thoughtfully" I guess we're not jumpin' the fence ". Carmen nodded in agreement, pulling a lock pick out of her strawberry-blonde tresses, the blond blinked in surprise as his accomplice fiddled with the gate's deadbolt.
" Ta-Da " she said, throwing her hands in the air extenuatingly" lets go in ". Joey scratched his head again, this time with perplexment and followed the girl lead into the estate.
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Beep, beep, beep.
" What the hell, there's a breach in our security, how did that happen " said Kemo with a shock" give me a visual ".
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" Its funny, I thought we'd of run into some sort security detail by now " said Carmen, looking around.
" Don't be so 'asty, Ca'men, we should feel lucky " Joey told her.
Three security guards appeared directly in their path" Stop where you are " they ordered. The two rescuers slowed to a stop, to deal with the blockade.
The pink-haired girl gave a heavy sigh" I had to jinx us ".
" No problem " said the blond with a smirk" Dis walkin' thing was getting borin' anyway ". He charged ahead and clobbered the guards in no time flat. Carmen gaped blankly at the sight" C'mon " Joey pushed on ahead.
" Uh, yeah " she nodded jetlaggedly.
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" They got passed our security " barked Kemo in disbelief.
" Uh, it looks that way sir " answered on of his subordinates at the monitor, the leader growled irritably.
To Be Continued ...