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Hello all its me again. I'm sorry if any of you have been waiting for my fics to come up… due to some problems with writers block and some computer problems I haven't been able to update. But I'm back with the next chapter. So here ya go Enjoy! XD
'Someone's thought'
Chapter 14/The Ice Cavern/
Joey sighed to himself for the 20th time that afternoon. The shock of his best friend leaving the group for only God knows when hadn't rubbed off yet. He had replayed the whole scene in his head over and over again to see if Tristan had implied exactly why he left and the same answer remained. Yet, it still didn't make any sense to him. Tristan had always fit in wherever he went. No one had really ever hated him personally, except Seto of course but that was for a different reason. 'And Seto had said he understood Tristan's reason for leaving…they had even come to a mutual treaty. So it couldn't be that.' Joey sighed once again. 'How could he possibly feel that he didn't fit in…regardless I need to give him the space he needs. But I hope he hurries back soon.' Joey thought hopefully as they came to a halt. Ryou looked at the sign he saw by him that read 'Ice Cavern. Beware of demons.'
"Great more demons." Joey halfed-joked as he shivered from the Icy winds. Seto took notice of this and put his trench coat around Joey's shoulders. After thanking the thoughtful brunette Joey turned to his crew. "Well I guess since this is the only lead we have on where to go… I guess we should get moving." Everyone agreed to going into the mountainous looking cavern but to be on the lookout for any demons. They estimated from the looks of it that it might take thirty minutes to an hour to get through the Cavern and so far it has been an easy task, but Joey had his doubts. Ryou and Bakura has also been on full alert, they too sensed something wasn't right.
Everyone walked in a daze as minutes turned into hours and the cavern never seemed to end. 'Something's wrong here. I think we're going in circles…but how?' Joey thought trying to use his powers to give him the answers but came up with nothing. 'My powers aren't working…we need to get out of here.' Joey was about to announce their need to depart when yugi suddenly collapsed. "Yugi!" Yami exclaimed as they all went to the smaller boy's side. "I…It's so cold. Yami I can't go on." Yugi stuttered as he started to turn blue. Yami's hands glowed a warm orange color as he used his fire amulet to warm yugi's body without scorching him to death. Ryou's ears perked up when he thought he heard someone laughing. "Did anyone hear that?" Bakura winced as the wind started to pick up in speed and small icicles tore small cuts on his skin. Joey and Duke stood up together. "Me and Joey will go up ahead to see If the exit is ahead. You guys stay here." Duke said as he and Joey walked ahead to check.
Duke shivered as the two teens advanced though the cavern, climbing over rocks to get through the path. "Duke I think we should go back. I think Ryou and Bakura were right. Something is wrong here and its taking its affect on us…I cant even use my powers." Joey turned and gasped to see Duke passed out on the ground behind him. 'Crap what now?' Joey's suspicions were now confirmed as he heard mischievous laughter ahead. His first thought was to go back and look for the others. But he couldn't carry duke as well, plus his powers didn't work so if they got attacked he was in big trouble; Though Joey had a feeling that someone was preventing him from using his powers on purpose to get him to follow whoever it was. Determined to find out the answers Joey took out an invisible serum and poured it over duke. Once Duke was invisible, and protected against any attacks, Joey grabbed Duke's arrows and his throwing knives. Not looking behind him, he walked further into the bitter cold. 'This isn't good. I hope whatever is calling me to come isn't too strong.'
Joey squinted his eyes to try to see through the now darkening fog. Now, feeling very dizzy and confused Joey slumped against the wall. 'Seto…' He thought as he lost consciousness. Not too far way blue eyes flew open from their slumber and the owner of them ran full speed to find the blond. 'Joey'. Honey eyes fluttered open as Joey began to come to, the only thing he could feel was the numbing coldness of the snow. His eyes snapped open remembering where he was to find himself still in the cave. As he looked around he saw a little incline on the wall that lead to an exit. The light coming from the exit told him everything he needed to know. 'The exit, I found it. Now all I have to do is go back and get the others than we can leave.' Joey thought happily but his joy was short lived as he heard that laughter again; its sound echoing. Joey shot up; grabbing the bow and arrows he had; now standing in a defensive stance.
"Who's there!" He yelled trying to sound menacing but it came out weak and broken. The wind blew harder and a large dark figure appeared. It looked like the grim reaper; big and dark, only with a large black jester hat on. (Think about Final Fantasy 8 when they were in that ice cave for those who have played the game) The figure cackled. Joey took a step back. "What do you want with me?" Joey yelled out again. "I am here on a mission from the Dark Lord. I have come to destroy the all powerful…the chosen one." Joey glared. "The all powerful? I thought your master was the all powerful." The Jester laughed again. "Silly child. You have no clue. Yes for right now the Dark Lord is the most powerful being in existence but… his powers aren't even close to being in the same league as yours. But you have not unlocked your true form yet. So I will kill you before you do." It said with another cackle.
Joey backed up once again. 'Without my powers I'm useless.' He thought as he tightened his hold on his bow and arrows. "Don't waste your time on those pathetic weapons. I only prevented you from using them to get you to come here. But now you are free to use them…not that it will do you any good." Joey smirked. "Than defeating you will be easy." The Jester laughed again annoying Joey to no end. "Oh no you wont be fighting just me…I've brought my little friend along with me for this occasion." It said as it glowed a blue color and the cavern began to shake. Joey looked at the ground as it began to crack and a large scaly dragon sprung forth. It was a blue and greenish color with small wings to keep it flying. It opened its mouth revealing sharp and pointy teeth as it roared gusting wind through Joey's frame.
"Oh he won't' bite you now. This is a mage fight only. But he does have the tendency to hit people with his massive tail. So be careful. You will be fighting the both of us at once…so I suggest you play smart." The figure cackled as Joey powered himself up.
'Seto...' Joey thought and for the first time he felt that he might not get out of this one alive.
TBC….
Wahh…im so bad for that. But this is where the chapter ends. Sorry guys. XD. but I do hope this chapter was satisfying and I hope you review. PLEASE! XDD