Chapter 16: The Dying of the Light
"Are you sure she'll be okay Yugi?" Tea asked uneasily as she watched Akari sleeping peacefully at the table.
"…must find Bakura…" Akari murmured softly as she moaned and stirred restlessly in her sleep.
"I think so," Yugi said as he smiled softly and felt her forehead for a fever. "she once told me that going to another realm took a lot out of her. She'll be okay as long as we don't disturb her."
The boy known as Bakura is in grave danger of disappearing from this world forever and I fear your efforts to save him may be in vain. The mysterious figure said sadly as Akari stared at him in shock. Besides it's far too dangerous for you to survive for very long in their world…
I don't care how dangerous the journey may be! Akari cried out as the figure turned and began walking away. If Bakura's in danger, then it's my job to save him, even at the cost of my own life…
Then take this, here the figure turned to face her and handed her a curved sword with a silver blade and a diamond white hilt embedded with sapphires and rubies. and I suggest you find a way to hide amongst them. Unless you feel like dying of course…
"Tea why didn't you go help Yami shop for clothes?" Yugi asked as they walked through the mall carrying Akari on his back.
"Because I wanted to be with you silly!" Tea said cheerfully.
"But what about your crush on Yami?" Yugi asked confused after a moment's silence passed between the two of them. "The two of you used to be inseparable. What happened?"
"You did…" Tea said softly as she looked ahead and Yugi sat Akari down on a bench as she continued. "When you were taken by the Seal of Orichalcos, I was heartbroken. Yami was the only one who could comfort me and yet the more time we spent together, the more I missed you."
"I'm sorry Tea," Yugi said as he gently put his hand on her shoulder. "I never knew…"
"Don't be sorry, it's not your fault." Tea said gently as she looked into his eyes. Then as if to reassure him of her sincerity, Tea slowly leaned in towards Yugi and kissed him on the lips. When they pulled away, Yugi looked at Tea in shock before they kissed again.
And as they kissed, Akari slowly woke up and smiled. At least they have each other now, but if I don't hurry, I may not have anyone at all!