Sorry about the long wait, but the fourth chapter of YGO in Spirited Away is now here! Tea has met the mysterious boy once again, and is trying to find her parents. Will she find them without being noticed in this strange world? Read on, and find out!
This chapter is dedicated to kilnorc, who has helped me with my stories and ideas. Thank you so much! (gives Atem plushie)
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story. Thank you.
Tea and the boy traveled with lightning speed through a butcher's stock, passing through a pig pen. The squealing filled her ears as she looked at them, wondering if her parents were among them.
When they arrived at the bridge, two monsters that appeared to be ninjas were greeting the guests.
"You have to hold your breath while we cross the bridge," the boy warned. "Even the tiniest breath will break the spell, and then everyone will see you." The two ninjas bowed as the guests began to cross the bridge.
"Welcome, always nice to see you," they greeted. "Welcome back." Tea stood behind the boy.
"I'm scared," Tea whispered softly.
"Now, just stay calm," the boy reassured her. As they walked past the ninjas, they noticed him.
"I'm back from my mission," he muttered, the two creatures bowing.
"Welcome. Welcome back, Master Yami," they replied.
"Take a deep breath," Yami instructed the frightened girl. She inhaled deeply. "Hold it." She placed a hand upon her nose to stop her from breathing. As they crossed the bridge, she noticed a floating spirit that had spiky white hair poking from behind its white mask. The mask had a smile upon it, the creature staring at her as they passed. Tea moaned deeply, signaling that she was nearly about to burst.
"Hang on, we're almost there," Yami whispered. Suddenly, a small beaver a blue kimono raced up to them.
"Master Yami!" he shouted. "Where've you been?" He leapt up into the air, which caused Tea to gasp for breath. The beaver noticed.
"What, a human?" the little animal stared before leaping up into the air once more. Yami created a dark bubble around the creature, which trapped him.
"Let's go!" he shouted, taking Tea by the hand. They flew through a few women that wore pink and blue leotards with matching hats, blonde hair, and emerald eyes. They gasped as the skirts lifted up, and they held them down as Yami and Tea hid in a small door. They hid in bushes, where the entire bathhouse raced around, calling the boy's name.
"They know you're here," he muttered. Tea cringed nervously.
"I'm sorry," she apologized. "I took a breath." He turned to her, taking her hand.
"No, Tea. You did very well," he reassured. "Listen to me. You have to get out of here. I'll create a diversion to help you escape." Tea held his hands firmly.
"No, don't leave me!" she shouted. "I don't want to be alone!"
"You have no choice if you want to help your parents. This is what you have to do." The girl stared.
"They did turn into pigs," she whispered. "I wasn't dreaming." Yami placed his right hand upon her forehead. A small light glowed.
"Don't worry." Suddenly, she heard his voice inside her mind.
"Now, when things quiet down, go out the back gate. Go all the way down the stairs until you reach the boiler room, where they stoke the fires. There, you'll find Solomon, the boiler man." Tea's eyes became normal again after he had finished.
"Solomon?" she repeated, Yami nodding firmly.
"Tell him you want to work here. If he refuses, you must insist. If you don't, Ishizu will turn you into an animal."
"Ishizu…" Tea repeated slowly.
"You'll see. She's the witch who rules the bathhouse. Solomon will try to turn you away, or trick you into leaving. But you have to keep asking for work. It'll be hard work, but then you'll be allowed to stay here. Then, even Ishizu can't harm you."
"Master Yami," one of the creatures called out.
"I have to go," he told her. "And remember, Tea: I'm your friend."
"How did you know my name's Tea?" she inquired.
"I've known you since you were very small. I have to go. And whatever you do, don't make a sound."
"Master Yami, Ishizu wants to see you," Ansatsu called out.
"I know, it's about my mission, right?"
What will happen as Tea goes to get a job? Find out in chapter five, The Boiler Man.
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