Chapter 14
Yugi POV
"So Tea, how are you doing after all the commotion yesterday?"
"I'm still a little bit shooken up, and obviously a little scared. I mean, who wouldn't be? You'd be crazy not to be." Yugi nodded in agreement.
Yugi and Tea had decided to grab breakfast together considering the rest of the gang was still asleep. They were sitting in the dining hall eating a huge plate piled with hash browns, bacon, eggs, sausage, and pancakes on the side. It was delicious!
"Anyway, how's the pharaoh doing Yugi? He must be a little scared."
Yugi thought a moment about Tea's question. "I don't think he's scared at all. Or, maybe he is… I think he just has so much adrenaline going through him that he wouldn't show if he was scared. He'll stop at nothing to protect us, and don't even think of bringing up the possibility of Lindsey being in danger. He gets furious." Tea frowned at Yugi's last choice of words.
"Why? Why does he feel the need to protect her all the time? Are we forgetting she threw a bitch tyrant and flew home to New York because she was sick of people protecting her?" Tea rolled her eyes. "She's so much drama."
Pharaoh I know you're listening. Don't say anything to Lindsey! She'll have Tea's head on a platter…
"…"
"Hello? Yugi?" Yugi broke from his thoughts and looked at Tea. "We were talking about Lindsey?"
"Oh yea. Well Tea, the answer to your question is simple. It's the same reason Kaiba puts up with her." Tea looked confused. "When you love someone, you put up with them no matter how difficult they are. You learn to work with their flaws, not against them. Lindsey may have created a little drama, but they saw past it."
Tea snorted. "The pharaoh didn't see past shit! He sulked while Kaiba flew to New York to bring her back. Its obvious Kaiba is willing to go to greater lengths than Yami, yet she still chose him. I really don't understand her."
"I have an answer to that statement as well." Tea raised a brow.
"And that is?"
Yugi smiled. "Kaiba is a major douchebag!" Tea and Yugi burst out laughing. Tears were streaming down Tea's face and Yugi was clutching his stomach.
"I can't believe you just said that, but I'm glad you did!" Tea said through laughs.
The two continued to laugh until they were both silenced by a familiar voice. "Am I interrupting something?" They both turned to look at a smiling Lindsey.
"No." Tea snapped. "We decided to get breakfast cause we were hungry and no one else was awake."
Lindsey held up her hands. "No need to give me attitude. I was just asking. I'll grab food and go eat with Mai."
"Yea I'm sure the fake smile says you weren't trying to hide the fact you're mad I'm alone with Yugi."
Lindsey smirked. "I'm not mad. I was just wondering why I woke up in Yugi's bed alone this morning." Tea's jaw dropped and then she got mad. Lindsey and Tea continued to argue while Yugi had a conversation with Yami.
Should I let them kill each other?
"They might kill you if you get involved."
Good point. Well, what do we do? Lindsey will listen to you.
"You're funny. No she won't, but she will listen to Lyris."
Oh okay. Let me just call her up. Wait? Lindsey and Lyris can talk to each other now?
"That or Lindsey is going insane."
Hmm… we'll you take over. I'm out!
"Yugi!"
The pharaoh and Yugi switched places in the blink of eye, the pharaoh clearly not happy.
"Brunette, box haired witch!"
"Boy teasing slut!"
"Desperate waste of space!"
"I hate you!"
"I hate you more!"
"Tea! Lindsey! Enough!" Yami was now standing and he didn't look happy. He looked at Lindsey with fierce eyes. "Can't you grow up?"
Lindsey was taken aback. "Yea, because it's my fault her jealousy makes her hate me." Tea looked like the argument between Yami and Lindsey was amusing her.
"You're making the situation worse Lindsey. Just apologize to Tea." Lindsey grew furious.
Lindsey POV
"Excuse him! You don't need this shit Linds! Walk away!"
Lindsey inhaled and loudly exhaled. "I'll be in Mai's room." She walked away.
"Where's my apology?" Tea called after her.
"Right here!" Lindsey responded as she flipped Tea the bird.
"Why don't we just both be single. Like forever. We'll go to Vegas, and live the high life. We'll be the bachelorettes that no one can have."
"Lindsey. That is an awesome idea. We could totally do that."
Lindsey and Mai were laying on the floor in Mai's room staring at the ceiling, having a girl conversation about why boys will forever suck.
"I just don't understand. Last night he's all, 'I love you Lindsey,' then today he's like, "Apologize to the box haired demon.' Like, really?" She rolled her eyes.
"Screw em all! Tell you what! I'll win my duel today, then I'll beat him in the next round. Sound good?" Lindsey laughed.
"Aww. You'd miserably defeat my boyfriend just for me? You're the best Mai!"
"Damn straight! All right! Let's prepare for my duel!" Mai got up and headed over to the table. Lindsey followed. They shuffled their decks, and the preparation began.
The click of their heels was in complete unison as Lindsey and Mai made way to the Main hall. 6:30 had rolled around faster than expected and it was now time for the third and fourth round. Mai wore her usual purple outfit with her hair down. Lindsey was back in her white trench outfit, hair in a high ponytail.
"Alright Mai. Deep breathes. You are more than prepared for this. And remember I'll be by your side the entire duel."
"Glad to know someone is supporting me. I literally feel like no one supports me. When Joey told me I wasn't in his little dream, it hurt a lot. You are literally the only person I even want to be around. I just want to win my duel, and go back to my room."
Worry spread across Lindsey's face. "Just breathe Mai. You know we're all going to support you."
"I don't want any of them there!" Mai snapped back.
"You don't mean that." She quickly responded. Mai just shook her head and rolled her eyes. They walked quietly into the main hall and found everyone lined up waiting for the announcement of the duels. Mai stood off by herself. Lindsey stood by Seto, fully aware of Yami's eyes on her.
"Attention." Roland called out. "It is now time to choose the next two duelists for the third round match."
"Hey! Before we start, I was thinking. Since Marik entered dis thing with a fake name, shouldn't he be disqualified?" Everyone just stared at Joey and Seto smirked.
"Wishful thinking. This contest is about skills, not names Wheeler."
"What's dat mean?" Joey growled.
"It means to get rid of the competition, you should be man enough to use your deck and not some trivial technicality." Joey groaned in response.
"Continue Roland!" Mokuba called out.
"Right! Selector start!" The selector spout out its first number. "Duelist number four! Mai Valentine!"
"Alright! Way ta go Mai!" Joey cheered. Mai didn't respond.
"Now for her opponent!" Mokuba was way to excited. While the selector was determining Mai's opponent, Mai started to walk away.
"Hey Mai!" Joey called. She stopped but didn't turn around. "Don't you want to find out who your opponent is?"
"Like it matters." She responded with attitude. "I'll win no matter who it is. As for you fellows, I'll be seeing you at the finals."
"We'll be rooting for ya!" Joey said as if mistaking the tone in Mai's voice for something pleasant.
"Don't bother. I was a pretty good duelist before I met you guys, and certain blonde haired idiots are getting on my nerves."
"Me?" Joey asked questioningly.
"That's right Joey." She turned to face him. "It's perfectly clear that you don't consider me as a friend or anything for that matter. So to return the favor, I don't consider you a friend either. Let's just leave it at that monkey boy!" Her rage was growing.
"Dat is completely untrue! And I am not a Monkey Boy!
"Yes you are." Seto Smirked. "Ow!" Lindsey elbowed him in the ribs.
"Later. I'm out of here." Mai turned and made her way towards the stadium. Joey whirled around and faced Lindsey.
"Mind elaborating Linds?"
"Oh no! I am not bailing you out Joey. The only thing I am going to say is stop pushing away the only girl who will ever find you attractive!"
"Plenty of girls find me attractive!"
"In your dreams. That Mai is not in." Joey got a dumbfounded look on his face. Lindsey face palmed knowing Joey didn't understand her reference.
"How thick can you get?"
With Joey? Rock solid.
"Lindsey. Stop speaking to Joey in riddles and just answer him!" Lindsey's eyes flamed with rage.
"Do you really think you have a right to talk to me now Tea?" Roland was holding the ball determining Mai's opponent, but instead of saying it, he watched the scene going on in front of him.
"Freedom of speech you brunette bimbo!" Tea confidently replied.
Before Lindsey could spit out a counter insult, Seto moved in front of her. In a deep, husky voice Seto said, "I'm ending this feud now. Listen Tea. You are on this blimp only because I gave you special permission. I can, and will easily take away that privilege. You get into one more spat with Lindsey and you're out." His eyes were narrowed and his body language said he was more then serious. The entire room fell silent.
"Awkwarrrd." Duke and Tristan said in a high-pitched voice.
"Where is Marik?" Seto was angry. Lindsey was there with Seto, and Mokuba. The rest of the gang was nowhere in sight. " The announcement was broadcast in every room!" They had been waiting at the arena for ten minutes. Right as Seto said this, Marik walked onto the arena. Within seconds, the duel had started.
Mai moved first. I play Dunames Dark Witch! In attack mode!" Mai's monster appeared on the field.
Marik smirked. "Now I summon Revival Jam. In defense mode." His voice was calm. As if he was uninterested in the duel. "I also play the magic card, Jam breeding machine. This machine will create one slime token for me with every passing turn. I suggest you attack now." Marik smirked.
Before Mai could make her next move, Joey and the rest of the gang ran onto the sidelines of the arena. "It started already! I knew we shouldn't have waited for Tristan ta get outta da bathroom!"
"Just what are you all doing here?" Mai spat. "Didn't I make it clear I don't need your help to win this duel?"
"We know dat! But friends can still come watch right? Ta show we care!"
Mai rolled her eyes.
Yami scanned the field before he gasped. "Mai! There is something you need to know about revival-"
"Were you listening?" Mai cut him off. "I said I don't need your help so I would appreciate it if you could mind your own business."
Mai attacked Revival Jam, and was astonished when it revived itself.
"Didn't the name give it away?"
Hush Lyris.
"You know the revival tokens are probably going to be used to summon Ra right? I mean, they are easy sacrifices…"
"I play Harpies Feather Duster! Now your machine is toast!"
"Unless she does that…."
This is mad!
Marik had taken this duel to the shadow realm. And as usual, the shadows have a lovely surprise. Every time Marik destroys one of Mai's monsters, she forgets one of her friends. She already forgot Tea. Not that Lindsey minded, but she was praying Mai wouldn't forget her.
"Makyura the Destructor, destroy her Amazon!" Mai's Amazon warrior was destroyed and another one of her memories was going to be wiped out.
"No! Joey! Please don't go!" Mai cried. "He's fading away."
"She's lost Joey…"
No….
Joey ran up to the platform. "Mai you okay?" She didn't respond. "Earth to Mai! Why are ya ignoring me?"
"She's not ignoring you Joey." Yami responded. "Marik made her forget who you are."
"Forget me?! Well see about dat!" He turned to Mai. "Hey Mai! How can ya forget a guy like me! It's Joey Wheeler. Duelist extraordinaire!" Mai just stared blankly.
"Yami is using his Millennium powers to help Mai."
Why?
"He's trying to assure her that even though Marik is wiping her memories, she isn't alone. It's boosting her confidence back up. It's the only way to talk to Mai. Marik is furious the pharaoh is doing this."
I wish he would duel fairly. It's killing me that there is nothing I can do to help Mai…
"She's going to lose."
Lyris! How can you say that!?
"We all know the pharaoh has to face Marik in the final round. Sorry Linds, but you're going to need a new BFF for the next couple days."
Lindsey continued to watch the duel as a tear rolled down her cheek. She knew what Lyris said was true.
"My move." Mai said. "Go facedown card! Grave arm! This magic card can bury one monster on the field. I'll use it on Amazon chain monster! And since I am destroying her I don't lose my memories. But before she goes, she lets me take a card from your deck! And I choose your Egyptian God card! The Winged Dragon of Ra!"
"Is she insane! She can't control that card!"
She can't read the ancient chant necessary to summon it either.
"I summon Cyber Harpie! Then I play graceful charity!" Mai smirked. "Now I play Elegant Egotist! Turn my Harpie Lady into three!"
"She got three monsters! She did it!" Joey cheered. The worry didn't leave Lindsey's face. Another tear escaped.
Please don't Mai…
"And now I'll sacrifice these three lovely ladies to summon the Winged Dragon of Ra!"
"Mai stop! You can't control Ra!" Lindsey cried out, but it seemed like Mai didn't hear a word she said. A bright light formed in the sky, blinding everyone temporarily. When the light faded, a gold sphere stood suspended in the sky. Mai gasped.
"What in the world is that thing?" Mai looked confused.
"Hahahahahaha! I shouldn't be laughing but it's been so long since I've seen Ra locked up in that sphere!"
Lyris….
"Sorry…"
"The Winged Dragon of Ra is locked in that sphere!" Marik answered.
"But how do I use it?" Mai was getting nervous.
"You can't you fool! Only individuals with knowledge of the ancient scriptures can wield the power of Ra!" Marik had a sadistic smile on his face.
"Whatever. You're just jealous cause now I control Ra!"
"Then why don't you try to read the ancient text on the card." Mai looked at the card and gasped.
"What is this?" Marik laughed.
"That is the ancient chant used to call on the hidden powers of Ra!" He continued to laugh. Mai looked defeated. "Why don't I read the chant and take back control of Ra!"
"It's written in a special form of hieroglyphic only people high up in ancient Egypt can read, and I doubt you fit the category." Mai stared in disbelief. " I bet Kaiba can read it." Seto gasped and Lindsey clutched on to his arm. "In fact, there is a couple people aboard this vessel that can trace their history back to ancient Egypt to a time when sorcerers and great kings waged their wars! Back then, the power of the shadows was everywhere, and the world feared those who controlled it."
"Blah Blah Blah!" Mai replied. "I don't need your history lesson!"
"This is your last chance foolish girl! Show me how to control an Egyptian God card! Make your move!" Mai was frozen. Ra is the only monster on her side of the field. She was done.
"I place one card facedown, and end my turn." Mai was straight faced.
"It's over! I summon holding legs! So sorry dear, but say goodbye to your facedown card. When played, holding legs sends all facedown cards back to your hand." Mai gasped. "But holding legs has another ability! When played it calls forth the sacred Stone of Ujat!" A huge flat stonewall appeared behind Mai and holding legs binded her to the wall, making her immobile. Attack her lifepoints!" Mai was down to 800 lifepoints. "Now it is time to summon Ra!"
"Please Seto stop him. He's going to seriously hurt her!" Lindsey was full on crying now, unable to control any emotions.
"I can't do that Lindsey. There has to be a winner of this duel." There was no sympathy in his eyes.
"Great beast of the sky, please hear my cry. Transform thyself from orb of light and bring me victory in this fight." The sphere started to glow and everyone watched as the gold dragon started to emerge. "Envelop the desserts with your glow and cast your rage upon my foe! Unlock your powers from deep within so that together we may win. Appear in this shadow game as I call your name, Winged Dragon of Ra!" The chant was completed and Ra was fully emerged. A huge solid gold dragon stood on Marik's side of the field and it looked ready to fight. "Behold the great beast!" Lindsey was clutching to Seto, staring at the monster in disbelief.
It's huge! And it has 5400 attack points!
"This shadow game is over. Prepare to be trapped in the shadows forever!" Lindsey whimpered and buried her face in Seto's chest. She couldn't watch what was about to happen.
"Joey! No!" Yami called out. Lindsey turned back around to see Joey running up onto the arena platform.
"Winged Dragon of Ra, direct attack!" Marik called. A sob escaped from Lindsey.
Joey approached Mai and tried to get her un-bounded from the wall. Mai stared at him like a total stranger. "Mai! You gotta remember who I am!"
"I can't." She replied in a small voice. He cupped her face with both hands.
"Look in my eyes. It's me!" Mai blinked a couple times.
"Joey?"
She remembers him!
"That's impossible…."
"That's right! It's Joey! And I'm not going ta let anything happen to ya Mai, cause we're friends!"
"OH! Friend zoned!"
LYRIS!
"I'll shut up…."
"We're friends? Us?" Mai's voice was still small.
"Yes. And I'll always be here for ya Mai. No matter what!" Ra was charging up its attack. "And about that dream… You were in it. I told you that you weren't there because I was scared of something."
"Scared of what?" Her voice was shaking.
"Reality."
I knew Joey liked her back…
Ra had unleashed his attack, but Joey refused to leave Mai's side. He was willing to protect her no matter what. "That's enough!" Yami growled. Lindsey looked over to see Yami running up onto the platform. He jumped in the way of Ra's attack, taking the full impact.
"Yami!" Lindsey screeched. She started to run onto the platform but Seto caught her arm and wrapped his arms around her. "Let me go! He needs help!"
"Lindsey stay back. I can't let you risk your life to." She continued to struggle against him, tears flying out of her eyes.
The attack stopped and Yami fell to the ground. He wasn't moving. Meanwhile, Marik was crowned winner of the duel, seeing as how Mai's lifepoints were now at zero. Marik walked over to Mai.
"I want my Egyptian God card back. And since you lost, it's time to spend eternity in the shadow realm!" He waved his Millennium Rod, and just like that, Mai's expression turned vacant, and her body went limp. She was trapped in the Shadow realm now. Lindsey elbowed Seto and broke free. She ran up to the platform.
"Mai!" Joey was holding her as Lindsey knelt by her side. "Mai! Come on! Open your eyes!" She was fiercely crying. "Lyris! A little help please!"
"I can't do anything… Not even in human form could I help her…"
"Hey guys! Yugi is waking up!" Duke said. Lindsey turned her head to look at Yami.
"I'm fine. Joey! Are you and Mai okay?" He had a pained look on his face.
"I'm fine." Joey said, "But Mai ain't doin so well…"
"Alright geeks! Clear the field for the next duel!"
"Kaiba…" Yami started.
"Save it. I'm dueling next and I need to prepare the field so that the torment can begin!" He was smirking. Lindsey stood up and through thick tears wiped the smirk off his face.
"Shut the hell up Seto! Make yourself useful and get a doctor to her room! Now! No one is in the mood for your shit!" He looked stricken but he called medical attention anyway. "Get her to her room." Lindsey walked away after that, disappearing within the blimp.
Yami POV
The gang, minus Lindsey, stood in Mai's room, filled with worry. The next duel was starting in a few minutes but they were all too concerned.
"Dis tournaments gotten way outta hand. Know why?"
"Cause there's a mind warping psycho on board?" Everyone slowly turned to look at Duke. "Just being honest."
"Why don't you guys go watch the next duel. I'll stay with Mai." Serenity said. "It's the least I can do."
"Be carful." Joey said. Serenity nodded. The gang left to make their way to the arena. They all stood in the hallway when Yami spoke.
"I'll meet you guys up there. I just need to check on Lindsey real quick." Tea rolled her eyes and kept walking. The rest of the gang nodded and made their way up to the arena.
Lindsey POV
"Aren't you going to go watch Seto duel?"
Why? I know he's going to win. The whole duel is basically going to be him ranting about the God cards and how he thinks he's the best duelist in the world.
"So you're just going to sit in your room in the dark? By yourself? You have a boyfriend you know? Go talk to him."
I don't really want to see anyone right now.
"He was struck by Ra. You should at least see how he's doing. Or you should be in Mai's room sitting with her. Stop feeling sorry for yourself!"
Lyris!
"No! I'm not going to sugar coat anything. When you're ready to get up and face the world, then we can talk. Goodbye."
Lyris!...Lyris….! God damn you!
Lindsey continued to sit alone in her room, and Lyris had left her to really be alone. She wasn't crying anymore, but she still felt all the pain.
I know I'm not alone… but why do I feel like this? Is this what it is like to lose someone you care about? I couldn't even imagine what it would be like to lose everyone else… guess I should go be with them rather than sit alone.
She made up her mind. She was going to go watch Seto's duel. She retouched her makeup, grabbed her room key, and then exited her room.
First, I'll check on Mai. Hey Lyris! I'm doing something productive. You gonna talk?
"Nah."
Lindsey rolled her eyes. She opened the door to Mai's room and walked in. Serenity was sitting by the bed texting on her phone. She looked up when Lindsey walked in.
"Oh. Hi Lindsey. I'm just watching over Mai while everyone else watches Kaiba's duel. What's up?"
Lindsey smiled at her. "That's so nice of you. I just came to check on her before I head up to the arena. She doing okay?" Lindsey bit her lip.
Serenity's face grew solemn. "Same. Hasn't moved an inch. But I'm sure she's going to be just fine." Serenity gave Lindsey a reassuring smile.
"You're always so positive. Don't ever lose that trait." Her smile grew.
"Aren't you going to watch Kaiba duel?"
"Yea. I'll get there, but I just wanted to check on Mai first. She's the closest thing I have to a sister. Which is sad considering I have an actual sister." Lindsey frowned.
"I didn't know that."
"You're the first one in the gang to know. Mai doesn't even know." Serenity beamed.
"You trust me enough to tell me that?" Lindsey laughed.
"I trust you all! Well, maybe not Tea, but that's for other reasons…" Serenity cocked her head to one side.
"Why do you two fight so much? Why can't she just come to terms with the fact that you're with Yugi and she needs to move on?" Lindsey took a seat next to Serenity knowing she just got sucked into a girl conversation.
"You ask a lot of questions girly." An apologetic look spread across her face. Lindsey dismissed it. "Don't feel bad. You need a girlfriend while you're here." She smiled. "To answer your question, I don't think she ever will get over Yugi. She loves him. Love isn't something that's easily dismissed. I can't completely hate her. Put yourself in her shoes. What if some random new girl came out of no where and snatched away Tristan?" Lindsey smirked at the look on Serenity's face.
"How did you know?"
"At first I thought you were more into Duke but, the way your face lights up around Tristan says it all. I can read you like a book." She blushed. "Anyway, I don't hate Tea. I say I do but, I'm in the heat of the moment when I say it." Serenity was intrigued and motioned for Lindsey to continue. Lindsey smiled. "You know something funny? When we first met, I thought she and I would become great friends. I always thought she was so pretty." She looked down. "I was envious." Lindsey laughed. "I've never admitted that. Not even to myself." Lindsey paused. "A part of me gets defensive when I'm around Tea. Even more so if Yugi is with us. I know it's me he chose, but I'm afraid one day he'll leave me for Tea. They know each other better. They've been best friends forever. I always ask, why me? Besides superior dueling skills, Tea has everything I don't. but I'm stubborn. I would never show or admit my insecurities. Instead I fight with her and today Yami got pissed at me. I haven't exactly spoken to him since then."
"He's doing okay. From earlier I mean. When Ra attacked him. Not a scratch on him."
Lindsey sighed in relief. "Good. I'm so glad."
"Hey Lindsey?" Lindsey looked at Serenity. "I'm envious of you." Shock spread on Lindsey's face. "I'm envious of you and Mai. You both are so glamorous!"
"Glamorous?" Lindsey said humorously.
"Yea! The fancy clothes, the makeup, beautiful hair. I'm not even allowed to wear heels!"
Lindsey eyed her up and down. "Well, you look about my size. Stop by my room tonight. I'll make you look just like me and Mai."
"Really? Thanks Lindsey!" Serenity threw her arms around Lindsey's neck and surprisingly, Lindsey returned the hug.
"Anytime. I should probably get going now. I've probably missed half the duel." Serenity let go and Lindsey stood up. "If you ever have any questions Serenity, don't be afraid to talk to me." Serenity smiled and nodded.
"Thank you! Now go cheer on Kaiba. I'll be here when you get back." Lindsey turned to walk away. "Lindsey?" She looked over her shoulder. "Thank you for trusting me. It means so much to me." Lindsey said nothing. She just smiled and walked out the door.
"Look at you opening up and being a normal teenager!"
Oh! You're talking again. Cool.
"Heads up by the way! Yami is around the corner looking for you!"
How did you know that?
"You can hear him…..?"
Oh…. Well, I will go talk to him.
Lindsey rounded the corner and sure enough, there was Yami. He sighed in relief when he saw her. "I've been looking everywhere for you." His eyes were filled with concern.
"I was in Mai's room talking to Serenity. Sorry to worry you. Glad to see you're okay."
"The question is are you okay? How are you feeling?"
"I'll be fine. Just promise me you'll defeat Marik. When he's gone, this whole mess will go away." Yami pulled her into his arms. She hugged him back.
"I promise. I will do everything in my power to make sure he doesn't hurt you anymore than he already has." He tightened his hold on her. They sat just like that for a moment. Lindsey wanted nothing more than to stay in that moment but she had to go see Seto's duel.
"We should probably go now. Seto's duel will be over soon." Yami kissed the top of her head, then led her up to the arena.
"Obelisk and gadget soldier, I send you to the card graveyard!" Seto triumphantly yelled.
"He's lost it…." Lindsey mumbled.
"Now, Blue Eyes, Show yourself!" Kaiba then summoned his Blue Eyes White Dragon. Ishizu had 1400 lifepoints left and no means of defense.
"Time to finish you off! Wipe out her life points with White Lightning attack!" Blue Eyes attacked, and Ishizu's life points hit zero.
"The winner of this duel is Seto Kaiba!" Roland declared.
"Dammit! I missed the entire duel! Joey, fill me in."
"Uh. Well, Kaiba talked some shit. Ishizu went on about Kaiba's destiny. Kaiba called her an idiot. Kaiba won da duel." Oddly, Lindsey understood Joey's summary.
"He did almost lose though!" Tristan added. "Ishizu found a way to use that crush card against him! The look on his face was priceless!" The gang laughed.
"Did you get a picture?" Lindsey asked.
"You know I did!" Duke pulled out his phone to show Lindsey a picture of a very shocked Kaiba. His eyes were wide and his mouth dropped to the floor. Lindsey bust up laughing.
"I shouldn't be laughing but that it fantastic! Send it to me!" Duke sent the picture. Still laughing, Lindsey said, "Alright. Lets go to bed." The gang all made way to their rooms.
"Attention everyone." Roland's voice came over the PA system as the gang walked down the hall. "The First round of the Battle City finals is over. The four remaining finalists are, Yugi, Joey, Kaiba, and Marik. The Semi-finals will take place tomorrow when we land at our new duel site!"
"Looks like we wont be dueling on the blimp anymore." Yugi said. He and Yami switched places again on the walk to the rooms.
"Oh well. I was getting airsick anyway." Joey responded. "I used up three barf bags!"
"Well, the important thing is that we're both in the finals!"
"Yea! It's duelist kingdom all over again! Watch out Kaiba. Joey's coming for you!" Lindsey groaned.
"Joey, why don't you go check up on Mai." Lindsey said. Joey shrugged his shoulders and went to Mai's room. "I'm gonna go talk to Seto." She turned and went in search of Seto.
She found him on the main deck in the control room. He and Mokuba were staring at a picture of the Winged Dragon of Ra card. Seto looked frantic. "What are you two doing?" Seto jumped at the sound of Lindsey's voice. "Woah. You're jumpy. Everything okay?"
"Lindsey come here." He grabbed her and pulled her to him. He spun her around so she was facing the screen. "Can you read that card?" She looked at the hieroglyphics on the screen.
"It's the chant to awaken Ra."
"Yes. But can you read it?" He sounded antsy.
"Yea…? I'm the reincarnation of Lyris. What do you expect? Why are you so frantic?"
"Because I can read it to!"
"Because he's the reincarnation of Priest Seto. A humble follower of the Pharaoh."
I'm not telling him that. He'll freak.
"Wait! Why are you deciphering the ancient text in the first place? Marik literally said it out loud during the duel." Seto looked into Lindsey's eyes.
"Go to bed smart mouth."
"Hey. Icicle man is back!"
That's my best friend….
Yugi POV
It was nearly midnight. The entire blimp was asleep. Except for Seto who was still furiously trying to figure out how he read the ancient text. Everyone slept in their rooms except Lindsey and Serenity, who slept on the floor in Mai's room. Yugi was sound asleep, but his spirit was having a conversation within the chambers of the pharaoh's mind. Yugi was woken up by a loud banging on his door.
"Yugi! Yugi wake up! It's me! Tea!" Yugi rubbed his eyes.
"Tea?" he got up and slugged over to the door, still rubbing his eyes. He opened the door to see a frantic Tea. "It's a little late Tea?"
"I was just in Bakura's room, and he's missing!"
"What?!"
"I don't get it Yugi. We've looked everywhere and there's no sign of Bakura anywhere! Even on a blimp and big as this one, you cant just disappear." Yugi then came to a realization.
"I bet Marik is behind this! The Dueling arena is the only place we haven't checked! Lets go!" They ran and made their way to the dueling arena as fast as they could. When the elevator opened at their destination, they saw the thick purple clouds surrounding the arena.
"This is a shadow game, and Bakura is in there!" Yugi cried. The millennium puzzle lit up and Yami took over in Yugi's place.
Yami POV
"If Bakura loses this duel he'll be trapped in the shadow realm. This is dangerous. I can't let anyone else get hurt Tea. Please go back downstairs." His voice was calm and collected.
"There is no way I'm leaving you here alone!" her voice was forceful. "We're in this together! I was with you the day you found out about your ancient past and discovered your destiny!"
"But Tea.."
"But nothing! I'm going to help you and that's final!" Her eyes burned with determination.
Bakura's been sent to the shadow realm…. I saw when I entered the shadows. Marik held the ring in his hands.
"Is Tea okay?"
When I came back out she was gone… I'm assuming she went to bed.
"So, what? Bakura and Marik dueled tonight?"
It appeared so… I missed the entire thing. Marik did say that I was next to go to the shadow realm though.
"Do you know why they dueled?"
No Yugi. I don't. But we should get some rest. We'll be at the new duel site tomorrow evening.
"Yea…."
The pharaoh and Yugi switched back, and Yugi placed the puzzle on his dresser. He got into bed, and quickly fell asleep.
Lindsey POV
There it is Lyris. Kaiba Corp Isle. The standing representation of Seto's accomplishments.
"Wow. Looks like shit."
"Attention Duelists." Roland voice boomed throughout the blimp. "We are six miles from our destination. Preparing for descent."
Finally. This all ends tonight. Praying my life will go back to normal after this.
"Doubt it. You still have me to deal with!"
Oh yea… Great…
"You love me!"
Whatever… I'm gonna go find the gang.
The blimp had touched down on the island and the gang exited together.
"Dat must be da duel tower Kaiba was yappin about!" Joey pointed to a huge silver skyscraper. It was breathtaking.
"This is the location of the original Kaiba Corp. But I tore it down. That's my duel tower and I plan to defeat you on the very top Yugi!" Seto was amped for the upcoming duels. Lindsey had never seen him so fired up before. Yugi's puzzle flashed at the conclusion of Kaiba's rant and, Yami took charge. Before Yami could speak, Joey opened his mouth.
"Look rich boy! In case you forgot, I'm in da tournament too, and you won't be gettin' past me! I'll duel so many circles around ya, you wont know your trap cards from ya graveyard, punk!" Seto smirked.
"Must you insist on embarrassing yourself Wheeler? You shouldn't even be in this tournament you amateur!" Joey's rage grew and he lunged after Kaiba.
"WHAT?! Dat's it man! You want a piece of dis? Lets go!" Tristan grabbed Joey to stop him.
"Easy man! Save it for the dueling!"
"Yea!" Tea cheered. "Save it to beat Kaiba in the finals!
"Whatever." Seto rolled his eyes. "We've already wasted enough time. Let's go."
They were led into the entrance of the tower. They came to the middle of the tower and could see all the way up to the top. This is where they would determine the matches.
"So far it's not so impressive." Joey said. Roland started the instructions wasting no time.
"Attention finalists. As you can see, there are four doors that surround us. You must each choose a door. Choose wisely." Marik, Joey, Seto, and Yami all chose their doors. Mokuba motioned for everyone to follow him so they could watch the duels. Before Lindsey followed, she ran over to Yami.
"Hey! Yami!"
"Lindsey? I don't think you're supposed to be here. Go with the rest of the group." Lindsey rolled her eyes.
"Dude. I can get away with anything. I'll be fine."
"No you wont." Seto called from across the room. Lindsey whirled around to give him a death stare. "Go with the rest of the group now." Lindsey stuck out her tongue.
"Make me!" Seto was getting irritated.
"Lindsey Nevaeh Walsh! Go. Now!" His eyes narrowed. Lindsey scoffed and put her hands on her hips.
"Did you just go middle name on me?" Seto smirked.
"Yes I did. Now do as you're told."
"Fine!" She turned around and pecked Yami on the cheek. "Good luck babe!"
"Nevaeh?" Yami questioned. Lindsey smiled.
"It's heaven spelt backwards!" Yami beamed.
"Beautiful."
"Lindsey! Go! Now!" Seto sounds angry.
"Gotta go Yami…" She spun around and started to walk towards the gang. "Whatever you say Seto Cain Kaiba!" A sadistic smile spread on her face.
"Cain!?" Joey howled with laughter.
"Did you just use my middle name Lindsey!?" He was furious.
"Cry about it!" Lindsey responded as she exited the room.
The gang stood in the middle of a room, and soon, the four finalists shot up in what appeared to be dueling cars. Roland explained the rules.
"First we must narrow down the finalists. This special duel will determine who faces who. All four duelists will participate in this duel. As you lose lifepoints, you will climb to the top of the tower. The first two to reach the top will face each other in round one. You will have 4000 lifepoints and you may attack anyone. Wining or losing this duel will not affect your overall placement."
A four-way duel that can control who they wanna face. This should be good…. Good luck Yami…
"Let the duel begin!"