Chapter Twelve: Losing Grip
A/N: Hello! I'm back with a brand new chapter and loads of great ideas! Enjoy!
STILL IN YUGI'S P.O.V.
"Yugi? Yugi? YUGI!" I heard Tea's voice bringing me back down to reality. Once my eyes began to flutter open she was the first sight that caught my attention. I then glanced around the room, gazing at the rest of my friends who were standing at the foot of my bed. Tea was knelt down beside me, her sky blue eyes filled with hope once again.
"T-Tea? What are you - why is everyone - ?" I tried to raise my right hand in mid-air but to no avail. 'What's going on? Why can't I move?' I questioned, not seeking to be answered. I then heard an evil cackle from inside my head. It could only mean one thing - Kalika was trying to gain control of my body. I tried to move but still could not prevail, yet I refused to give up. I wouldn't, couldn't, let her succeed. If I did, who or what would stop her from gaining access to the Pharaoh's power? I had to keep fighting, for myself and for Yami.
"Struggle all you like foolish boy, resistance is futile!" I heard Kalika's voice echo through my head.
'Stop it! Just leave me alone!' I yelled mentally, yet fiercely nonetheless.
"Not until I get what I want," she demanded, beginning to chant yet another Egyptian spell. It was starting to take effect when I felt someone trying to rouse me out of my trance. I soon semi-opened my eyes before hearing Kalika whisper seven soft-spoken words:
"Next time we meet...will be the last..." Each word hit me hard directly in the heart just like a bee sting in the midst of summer. I then fully awoke to see Tea still hovering above me, this time her eyes filled with sorrow. I knew that she was mourning over me and I couldn't bare to see her depressed any longer. Why did I have to bring my friends here? It's only causing more problems, and soon enough, I might not have any friends left...
"Yugi? Are you all right?" I heard Tea's plee as she let out a sigh of relief when she realized that I was awake.
"Yah I'm fine...sorry for worrying you like that..." I apologized as she moved her hand on top of mine and shook her head.
"You don't have to be sorry Yugi, the good news is you're safe," she assured me and flashed a bright smile in which I returned it.
Just then Joey spoke up.
"Well, now dat we know Yug's all right, what do ya guys wanna do now?"
"I've always wanted to see Bird Street. Why don't we go there?" Subaru suggested.
"That sounds like a great idea Subaru. What do you think Yugi?" Tea asked as I just nodded in agreement.
" 'Kay, what about you guys?" Joey said, turning to face Serenity, Ryou, Seto, and Kisara. Both he and Seto started glaring daggers at each other when Tea intervened.
"Don't even think about it you two!" she scolded and then mumbled to herself, "Geez, it's like babysitting two-year-olds and even kids that age act more mature."
Serenity and Ryou then piped up.
"I wouldn't mind tagging along and checking out all the different types of birds," Serenity exclaimed.
"Me too," Ryou added.
"All right, looks like everyone..." Tea then shifted her gaze towards Seto and Joey who were still locked down in the ultimate staring contest. "Are you guys going to keep this up all day or are you coming with us?" she asked tapping her foot in impatience.
"Whatever," was Seto's reply before heading towards the door.
"Yah, keep walkin' rich boy!" Joey mocked as Tea motioned for him to be quiet.
"Okay, so are you going to come with us Yugi?" Tea asked me.
There was a moment of silence as I awaited a sarcastic response from Yami and then remembered that I had blocked him from reading my thoughts. I hesitated for a minute before replying. "Sure," I finally managed to say.
"All right, we'll meet you downstairs 'kay?" Tea informed.
"Okay," I said as everyone exited the room, Tea being the last one. Once they all had vanished out of sight, I slowly heaved myself out of bed and changed into something a little more comfortable. I pulled out a red, loose-fitting t-shirt and a pair of black baggy jeans from my suitcase and slipped them on. I then walked out the door, hitting the lightswitch on my way.
END YUGI'S P.O.V.
Meanwhile...
"Joey! Kaiba! How many times do I have to tell you guys! Stop your childish bickering!" Tea scolded as both rivals turned their backs toward each other and gave their usual "humph!" as a response.
Tea then let out a low-level sigh. "It's hopeless. It's just like getting cats and dogs to stop fighting...never going to happen," she moaned.
Just then the elevator doors opened and Yugi walked out.
"Hey Yug! Ready ta go?" Joey exclaimed, rushing over to his best friend.
"Yah..." Yugi replied in an undertone.
"What's wrong?" Tea questioned, concern overflowing in her voice.
"Nothing...I'm fine..." Yugi responded, attempting a small smile so as to eliminate any hints of suspicion.
However, Tea still couldn't help worrying about the young, spiky-haired teen. She just decided to keep a watchful eye on him throughout the day. She knew that something was bound to happen and when it did, she'd be ready.
They decided to walk to Bird Street, which, to say the very least, Seto was not too thrilled about.
"Aw c'mon Seto, cheer up," Serenity spoke up, grabbing a hold of Ryou's hand.
The young CEO just rolled his eyes in annoyance and let out a heavy groan. "Let's just hurry up and get back to the hotel," he said as Kisara grabbed his hand and flashed a bright smile. Seto then blushed a light shade of crimson, luckily no one noticed. They then continued on their way, still hand-in-hand just as everyone else, that is: Yugi and Tea, Serenity and Ryou, and Joey and Subaru. Mai was still "shopping 'till she dropped".
"We're here," Joey exclaimed, whisking Subaru and himself ahead of the rest of the "gang". "C'mon guys! Hurry up!"
"We're coming, we're coming. Don't get your pants in a knot," Tea replied, looking down at her boyfriend who was just staring down at the ground, entranced yet again in his thoughts.
"What are you thinking about Yugi?" Tea knew that she had to pop the question once more, hoping to receive an answer this time.
However, this time was not the same as the other times she had asked what was wrong. It was much different, but not for the better.
"Listen Tea. Why can't you stop asking questions and just leave me alone!" The brunette was shocked at Yugi's sudden outburst and tried to calm him down.
"Yugi I..." but before Tea could finish her apology, he sped down the street and rounded the corner. He leaned up against the wall and then sunk to the ground.
"I know my friends only want to shield me from danger but I just couldn't forgive myself if anything happened to them because I told them about my dream," Yugi thought aloud, of which his concentration was broken when he heard numerous voices calling out to him.
"Yugi! Yugi!" That voice he instantly recognized to be Tea's.
"Yug! Where are ya buddy?" Joey called out. The rest of the gang, excluding Seto, just kept yelling out his name in the hopes of finding him.
Yugi still sat on the pavement, pondering to himself whether or not he should reveal his hiding spot or remain hidden. He finally decided to go and find his friends. However, the minute he rose from his sitting position, a glint of gold flashed in the distance. As if hypnotical, Yugi chased after it. Tea, Joey, and the others rounded the corner just in time to see Yugi rush off.
"Should we follow him?" Serenity asked hestiantly.
"We have no choice," Tea replied running after him. Everyone else just shrugged thier shoulders and ran off behind Tea, yes, even Seto.
END OF CHAPTER TWELVE
A/N: Hope everybody liked that chapter! Like I said, I have a whole bunch of ideas in my head for the next chapter so you can expect it very soon! Ja ne!