Misinterpretations
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh or Mizu No Akashi, A.K.A Traces of Water. I'll be using the English lyrics just so the emotions are conveyed in ways that people who DON'T speak Japanese can understand!
Blue: I completed this story within the space of three days! The way I see it, it's only going to be about 3-4 chapters long, and there might be a sequel! I really like this story...
Sea: This is the only one that I like to read, besides LIDHtL...
Cell: Wheehee! Malik meets someone who he never thought he'd see again. This time around, the feelings are different! Loves blooms in even the most overrun gardens...
Blue: Alright, you all know the drill!
"..." is talking
'...' are thoughts and song lyrics
P.O.V changes and emphasis in bold.
Misinterpretations
Chapter One: Recognize
"Ooohhh… Please don't make me beg! Ooh, oh! Yes!"
Malik Ishtar awoke with a start, hearing the muted moaning.
'… Shadi must be over again…' He thought absently.
It took a minute for the thoughts to sink in, but when they did, he immediately began banging his head against his desk, trying to rid his mind of the nasty images. With a snort he stood up, stretching. He had fallen asleep studying again, and his neck and back were cramped. Not to mention his legs had fallen asleep. He looked over at the clock, the numbers blinking 3am over and over again. Malik quickly grabbed his jacket and exited his room, trying not to gag as he passed his sister's room.
As soon as he was outside, Malik walked across the street, headed towards the park. It was 3 years after Battle City, and he still lived in the cursed Domino. Ryou had left after being given his second chance, but, of course, Malik had to stay with his sister and go to college. And that wasn't even the worst part! He had to see Yuugi, Honda, and Jounouchi every day. There was also a club dedicated to him, and all of the girls made his life a living hell.
Malik was pulled out of his musings by someone singing, the beautiful tones soothing his poor, abused ears. Soon words flowed through the night, barely reaching him.
"The night's reflection wavers in the water
It's sad enough to make one just stop quietly
On the green shore
A beautiful daybreak
If only we could just wait for it
With a pure heart"
Malik walked quickly through the park, trying to find the source of the wondrous song. Whoever was singing it deserved praise!
"Beyond the dark ocean and the sky
There is a place where no one has to fight
Who was it that told me that?
That no one can ever reach this place
Or perhaps it's a place in someone's hear"
The voice was definitely feminine, and Malik had to wonder if whoever it was was as beautiful as her voice. Soon he reached the middle of the park, where a pond lay, sparkling under the moonlight.
"Calming the stream of water
The melody that enriches the giving earth
Right now that place may not be anywhere
But I'll obtain it on my own for sure
Forever, someday, without fail"
And then he saw her. She was sitting on a rock across the pond from him, her eyes closed and her face turned up to the sky. Her long, brown locks swayed in the breeze, and one bare foot was dipped into the water, the other knee pulled up her chest. Her arms were wrapped loosely around the knee, clasped together. She wore a white spaghetti strap, and a pair of short jean shorts, belted to fit her slim form. Malik had to wonder if she was real or an angel, fallen from heaven.
"Traces of water are in my hands
Swallowing up all the flames still
Vastly, gently flowing
Somehow we'll make it through this silence
Forever, someday, without fail
I reach for your hand…"
The woman (who could on be in her early 20's) let the last note ring out, before it died away, and her eyes opened, revealing stunning azure orbs. As soon as she saw him, alarm registered on her features and she gasped, jumping up. Malik only had a few seconds to appreciate her long legs, before she grabbed her shoes and ran into the park.
"Wait!"
Malik took up the chase, a feral feeling tightening in his chest. She was fast, and obviously knew the park like the back of her hand, but his years of running through the sand in Egypt had allowed him the luxury of speed. He was soon close enough to touch her, and he grabbed her wrist, pulling her to his chest. Her frightened eyes looked up at him, her breath coming in shallow pants.
"Let… Me go!"
"Calm down first!"
Slowly the girl relaxed, and Malik let her go.
"Now, what is your name?"
"Malik, don't play stupid! You may not have seen me for a while, but if I can recognize you, you can most surely recognize me! "
Malik was taken aback.
"You know me!"
"Yes! I left to go to college in America two years ago!"
Malik was still drawing a blank.
"Y-You really don't remember me?"
"I don't recognize you, that's all. If I knew you from before, you have drastically changed. I would have remembered someone so… Beautiful."
The girl blushed prettily, a sad smile creeping onto her face. "I think it's best if you don't remember me…" She said softly, before turning and disappearing into the trees.
Malik trudged back to the house he shared with his sister, bewildered. Instead of going back to sleep, he ran over the people who he knew and had known in Domino. And then it hit him.
"Damn, How could I be so stupid?" He ran upstairs, ignoring his sister, who stood at the top of the stairs in only a robe.
"Malik, where the hell were you!"
"Out, dear sister, out. You woke me up with your… Activities."
Malik had grabbed the thing he was looking for, and swept past his sister again, noting her embarrassment with weak satisfaction.
"I'm… Sorry…" She whispered.
"Don't be, sister, we all have needs to fulfill, and if you hadn't driven me out of the house with your noises, I never would have met her again!"
"Her… Who!" But Malik was already in the basement.
"Come to bed, my love…" Ishizu nodded, returning to her room.
FIN
Blue: Alright, first chapter is complete! I hope you all like this story so far!
Cell: We hope you understand who the girl is! She has longer hair now, though!
Blue: So… You know the drill! R/R, and please, constructive criticism only!