DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN YUGIOH OR ITS CHARACTERS, ONLY ROSABELLA!
Chapter Six
After my little...*ahem*.."situation" with Marik I quickly stormed out of the room, my head still swirling with violent thoughts. If I had stayed any longer then chances are that I definitely would've done something I'd regret. I mean yeah Marik's a top class dick but even then I don't want to physically harm him. He may deserve it sure, though I promised myself to never become like
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Before long I suddenly come into contact with another body, one that's a Hell of a lot taller than me. I look up to see that I've bumped into the human tank, AKA Odion.
"Watch where you're going."
"Spare me the lecture, I'm already in a bad mood from you're bastardo of a master."
I could tell that I was getting on his nerves from back talking but do I care? Do. I. Fuck.
"You should learn to respect master Marik's authority."
"And "Master dickwad" should learn not to hit girls. He's lucky that I left the situation back in the room. From the position I've just had him in, he's lucky that I didn't put him in a hospital bed."
Odion's eyes widened in disbelief, he obviously didn't believe a single word but hey what he chooses to believe is up to him.
"You lie...Marik would never raise his hand to a woman, he knows that's beneath him."
Give it time, the stinging in my cheek was completely gone but it wouldn't take long for a bruise to start forming. Part of the down side of having pale skin; I bruise WAY too easily.
"Hey can I ask you a question?"
"No."
"Too bad! Are you and Marik from the same family?"
Now THAT made him stop dead in his tracks, Odion quickly turned towards me, the surprise still clear on his face.
"How did you come to that conclusion?!"
I shrug my shoulders nonchalantly, hey I may be sarcastic and not take things all that seriously most of the time but I'm no idiot.
"The way you act; first of all from what I've noticed you're going through an awful lot for Marik. When I first asked asked you about you're involvement with him you were quick to deny me any information. Not once did I see Marik use his millennium stick-thing on you, which suggests that he holds you in high regards, emotionally that is. And finally when finding out about my fight with Marik, you were quick to defend his honour, if you were nothing but a simple goon then you wouldn't care either way about his actions towards me."
After my explanation Odion lowered his head in defeat, sighing in exhaustion.
"Yes, you're half right, Marik's family took me in at a very young age."
I hummed in thought, to have someone take me in, raise me as one of their own. To be loved by a family. That is my greatest dream. That's all I ever want.
"You're lucky."
I could tell that he wanted me to elaborate, but I walked off with the intention of getting lost. I might as well physically since there's a mess in my head. I hate it when this happens.
When I think about it, I realise on how much of a good person Odion really is; I mean he's willing to be completely stripped of his pride and self-esteem for that little prick. Despite everything Marik's put him through, he still stays by him, maybe it's Marik who's the lucky one.
Before long I came across an empty room, probably for one of the finalists, walking over towards the bed I grabbed the duvet, a few snacks from the mini-fridge and proceeded my little mini journey on the blimp. I had the blanket over my shoulders for warmth and the nibbles held to my chest. Now to find my own little space where no one can bug me. I kept walking until I ended up in what could probably be the main engine room of the blimp. The machines were working away, the sound of metal echoing in the room. I found a literal corner for myself to rest, I know I could've just gone back to Marik, but if I did then chances are I would end up getting violent. At the moment I just want to be alone. No people. Nothing.
I quietly ate some of my munchies, thinking about everything that's happened so far. How am I getting back to Italy? Do I even want to go back? Hell no, not the orphanage at least. But then what am I supposed to do? Go to another foster home? Become homeless? I honestly don't know. My eyes started to drift shut as exhaustion took over, a little nap wouldn't hurt.
~timeskip~
"Rose? Hey Rose!"
"Mmmm... vattene, fammi dormire..." (go away, let me sleep)
Someone kept calling out my name, and really it was getting annoying, I just want to sleep a bit longer. Before I know it hands were on my shoulders gently shaking me awake. Slowly opening my eyes I saw a familiar Brooklyn blonde.
"Man Rose, what're ya doin' down here? Namu's going crazy with worry!"
Namu? Oh right Marik, probably just wanting to keep tabs on me to make sure that I don't fuck up his grand scheme.
"Oh sorry Joey, I just needed time alone."
"I can understand wantin' down time an all, but snoozin in the engine room? Come on the draw for the first duel's startin' soon."
"Mmhm okay."
I was still a bit drowsy but I managed to get up and follow my new friend back upstairs to where everyone else was.
We reached what was probably the biggest room in the the entire blimp, tables stocked with an all you can eat buffet, I will admit I'm feeling a little bit peckish again. I looked around at the familiar faces until I spotted a certain Egyptian blonde. As soon as he saw me at first his eyes held bloody murder before forming into fake relief. Marik quickly strolled over before tightly embracing me, probably a little bit tighter than usual as to cut off my oxygen supply.
"Thank Ra! I was worried sick about you!"
I could smell the familiar scent of vanilla and cinnamon, my favourite-no! Bad Rosa!
"It's fine, I'm okay."
I really hate faking this kind of situation, mainly because I don't know what it's like to actually have those kind of feelings towards someone.
Marik pulled back a little bit, placing both bronze hands on my face as if to inspect me. He's a good actor I'll give him that.
"You're not hurt are you?"
As soon as he said that I could feel the throbbing in my cheek, he must have noticed the bruise so as pay back for earlier he slightly dug his thumb into the tender skin. A sharp pain shot through my face and down my neck as I forced back the urge to cry out. Motherfucker better be wearing his "shit yourself" pants once I get a hold of him later. Instead I turned my head and bit his thumb, hard enough to draw blood. He quickly took his hands off me to place them on my shoulders as to keep up the whole worried boyfriend scenario.
"Ah come on guys! Save dat mushy stuff for later!"
"Haha sorry Joey I can't help it! I was just so worried after she disappeared for a while."
Slithering an arm around my waist, Marik yanked my body close to his own, to make sure that I didn't wander off. Leaning down slightly he was able to whisper in my ear, making sure no one else heard.
"We'll discuss your punishment for your defiance earlier on, if you screw up at any point I will not show any mercy."
"Go fuck yourself, what I did was justified, any man who puts his hands on a woman in anger is the lowest scum on earth."
"You insolent little-"
"Shut up, you can insult me all you want but don't you dare forget if you even think about trying to physically hurt me again I will not hesitate to give you the beating of a lifetime."
I roughly tugged out of his grip and walked on over to one of the tables to get some water. It's not even been too long since I've felt so riled up and already I'm coming close to being pushed over the edge.
"It seems my brother has been giving you trouble."
I jumped and turned around to face an Egyptian woman dressed in white with a veil covering her face.
"Um, who are you?"
"My name is Ishizu, and my Millennium necklace tells me that you will aid my brother with saving the goodness in his heart."
...uh what now? Has this chick been puffing from the happy plant or something? Though now that I take a good look at her I can see the similarities that she has with Marik.
"So you're Marik's sister?"
"Yes I am, and I am here to save my brother from himself. But it looks like I'll need your help."
"Eh sorry but how can I help?"
"Do not let him tame you, that much I can say for now."
Well then this isn't totally awkward. Note sarcasm, just as I turned to ask the strange woman on how exactly I'm not to let Marik "tame" me she was gone. No really she just vanished! Poof! Gone. Is this woman a freaking ghost or something? Well considering on how creepy her brother is, I wouldn't be surprised.
"Attention finalists! The draw for the first duel is about it begin!"
Oh whoop-the-fuckie, to be honest I really can't be bothered with all this crap anymore. At the moment everyone gathered round the stage, a small machine containing small spheres with numbers printed on them came up from the floor.
"Now the next match will be decided completely by chance."
I look around to the other duelists only to realise one thing. The creepy woman claiming to be psycho-blondes older sister was nowhere to be seen. I guess she must of went back to her room then? But that doesn't make any sense considering that the first match was about to be chosen. Well I guess she must be confident that she won't be chosen then.
"We shall now begin selecting the first two duelists for the first round."
Like the possessive psycho that he is, I could literally feel Marik hovering behind me, practically breathing over my shoulder. Both of his hands were on my forearms holding me in place as if to stop me from running off. Oh yeah like there's anywhere for me to run while we're all on a blimp that hundreds of feet in the air. Cause that right there is the very definition of Einstein-like thinking.
"The two finalists have now been chosen! Bakura vs Yugi Muto!"
"Huh? Me? I duel first?"
Naww snowball it's cute when you try to act all innocent and naive. I can definitely tell that this match will be epic.
