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A/N: Here's the second chapter. Harry and his friends appeared in this chap. Please read and enjoy.
Chapter 2 Life goes onOn the plane to England, Yugi was pondering about his choice to go on this trip. He had been a bit unsure and anxious when he realized the destination was half a globe away but Yami had insisted that they took the opportunity. His Grandpa had also been thinking the same line as Yami and had encouraged him to 'go and learn'.
Meanwhile, beside him, Marik was reading a book intently. At first, Yugi had wanted to sit with Ryou, but then decided against it. No one could handle it if a fight between Yami and Yami Bakura broke out in the middle of the flight.
"Er, Marik have you still been using your rod on anyone?" asked Yugi tentatively. He had wanted to ask him this question for some time.
"Yeah", said Marik offhandedly, then seeing the not-so-pleased look on Yugi's face, he promptly added, "Oh come on, Yugi, how can you possessed such a treasure and not use it at all. Beside, I only use it on 'special occasions'."
"Right, I supposed any occasion when people don't agree with you is a 'special occasion'", said Yugi with a sign.
Marik could only grin.
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In the wizarding world, a teenage boy with jet-black hair and an unusual lightning- shaped scar on his forehead was lying on his bed in his bedroom inside 12 Grimmauld Place. Since the tragic death of his godfather, Sirius, Harry found himself lost interest in everything as a result of his grief. So Dumbledore had decided it the best to bring Harry to the into the wizarding world, to his friends and people who understand him better. Though he was glad to get away from the Dursleys, he couldn't deny the house added to his depression. But before he could contemplate more, the door to his bedroom was opened and his best friend, Ron peeked in.
"Morning", said Ron. "Breakfast's ready. Mum told me to get you".
"Right, I'm coming", said Harry, pulling himself reluctantly off his bed. After dressing himself, Harry headed downstairs to the kitchen and saw that aside Mrs. Weasley, Dumbledore and Lupin were also there too. They greeted him with a smile and offered him a seat, which he took.
As he chomped his toast, he saw that Hermione was looking unusually restless, as though she wanted to say something. But she answered his unasked question.
"Er…", said Hermione nervously. "Would it be all right if Harry, Ron and I go out later? I mean we could visit some places and get some fresh air."
Both Harry and Ron looked at Hermione in sheer surprise. But they were even more surprise when Dumbledore smiled and consented.
"That's a good idea. It's such a beautiful summer morning and such a waste to be spending it indoors. But remember, you must be on guard at all times."
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"Wow, muggles did quite a good job", Ron said in awe, looking up at a modern skyscraper in the city. Dumbledore had allowed them to go out on their own, though Mrs. Weasley didn't quite approve of it at first. But both Dumbledore and Lupin had assured her that it'd be quite safe since now the whole wizarding community were aware of Voldemort's return.
"Yeah", answered Harry, smiling inwardly at the look on his friend's face and Hermoine, who was rolling her eyes. As dispirited as he was at the moment, Harry didn't waste the chance to roam the city with his friends. He knew Hermione came up with this idea for his sake and he was really grateful. They've already visited several places, with Ron gaping at them most of the time. He seemed to find muggle-made stuff pretty amazing.
The three of them walked around a little more. "Hey, what's this place for?" asked Ron, pointing to a building with unique carvings and architecture.
"It's a museum", said Harry, and then seeing the uncomprehending look on Ron's face, he added, "It's a place where old artifacts are displayed".
"Hey, look they're running a new exhibition on old Egypt artifacts", said Hermione with interests, pointing at a notice outside the museum.
"Come on, let's go in and have a look", said Ron eagerly.
Harry was about to agree but Hermione frowned and said, "We can't. It's getting late and we promised to get home before the sun went down".
"You're right", said Ron, looking thoroughly disappointed. "Let's go before Mum started searching the whole London for us".
"Let's take the alley behind the museum, it's quicker," said Hermione.
Without hesitating, the three of them headed for the path. Just as the trio was crossing the alley behind the museum, they suddenly heard loud and familiar cracking sounds behind them. Turning around simultaneously, a sight that made their stomach turned greeted them. Harry felt his blood ran cold while Hermione gasped aloud.
Standing a few feet in front of them were three hooded and masked men. Death Eaters!! They looked up and saw Harry and his friends.
"Well, well can't you believe our luck, Macnair? Potter and his faithful sidekicks, wondering on their own!!" exclaimed a familiar drawling voice, which sounded genuinely surprise and possibly gleeful. At the same time he reached for his wand, followed by his fellow Death Eaters.
"Malfoy", said Harry through clenched teeth, his anger overtaking his fear. The sights of the Death Eaters made him think of Sirius's death, causing renew hatred to rise inside him.
But the Death Eaters were advancing on them and Harry knew he had to think of a way to get himself and his friends away. Their shock had caused them to delay and it was already too late for him to reach for his wand. Cursing himself for the oversight, Harry and his friends began to backed away.
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Meanwhile, Yugi was helping Isis with some paper work with Yami complaining through their mental link.
//What should you be doing Marik's work for him? This is supposed to be his work, not yours. He's slacking off again//.
//Chill, Yami, it's just a little paper work. I'm done anyway// said Yugi articulately.
And a second later, both Ryou and Marik came in. "Ah, I forgot about the paper work", said Marik conveniently while Ryou just rolled his eyes. "Thanks again Yugi."
"Come on, let's go. 'He' is pestering me about getting out of this 'damn' place", said Ryou, then added with a worried look, "He said he wants to have some fun tonight". He didn't like his Yami's idea of fun, for it meant trouble for him.
"Good idea let's go", answered Marik and the three of them got out of the museum.
"So where should we go first?", asked Marik, who was still not familiar with the area.
"Let's go for a drink. There's a pub not far from here", said Yami Bakura, who had taken control as soon as they were out of the damn building; his patience was fast dissipating. He had not liked this whole summer job thing at all, for it gave him less control. He only allowed Ryou to come because he liked London better, a place where he was also familiar.
"No way, we can't do that. We're underage", said Yami in a strident voice. It's not that he's afraid or something, but getting drunk in a pub definitely wasn't his idea of fun.
But instead of retaliating, both Marik and Yami Bakura burst out laughing.
"Give me a break, Pharaoh. You're underage?" said Marik through the peals of laughter.
"You're at least 3000 years old. So quit acting so childish and immature", said Bakura with an evident smirk. He just loved making fun of him.
Yami looked at them indignantly. "Well, we shouldn't be getting Ryou and Yugi into trouble either. Besides you're 16", said Yami, looking directly and Marik. "And Isis wouldn't be too please if she knew about this".
"Don't you dare…". But before Marik couldn't finish his threat, a shrill scream cut through the silence around them like a knife.
"What the…?"
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Here goes the second chap. I hope you readers would like it. I could have gotten it done faster, if not for the huge pile of bio homework. Man, I hate bio. Also, I'm sorry if you think this chap is boring.
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