Tenshi- Well after this one you only have one chapter left.
Spirit- I know!!! Ok, now that I've got this flippen chapter done, I'm going to go work on the next!!!
Disclaimer- I don't own either animes/mangas. All I own is the plot.
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Laying her body back down he just sat there for a moment. His face blank, his eyes empty. Since the first time since he lost his village, he felt completely lost, useless, and alone. He wanted to join her in death, but he couldn't end it here. He still had a promise to keep. Kissing the top of Hotaru's head, he then got up and picked up his and Etaxu's swords. He would end this war, then join Hotaru. With that in mind he opened the two large doors and walked inside.
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88 A little Earlier 88
Yami and the others raced through the many corridors of the palace. They had to find Portayga and quickly put a stop to all this bloodshed. The four girls and young man soon came to the hall that would lead them to the throne room. They stopped short of the corner and Yami peered around it. Nearly twenty guards guarded the main entrance. That would be four guards for each of them. Those odds seemed to be in their favor...but then again only Makoto and Ami were skilled enough to take four overly built men. Nuru, though a fine warrior, was already tiering from the fight outside and all the running. And Minako had been a slave girl all her life, she knew nothing about fighting.
Someone tapped his shoulder and he turned to look in dark blue eyes. "If we can't win but brute force, then lets try another way." Yami didn't know what exactly Ami had in mind, but agreed none the less.
She nodded and stepped out into the hall way. The soldiers stopped talking when one of them spotted her. They weren't dumb, Yami could give them that much. Instantly they had their weapons at the ready and were not in the least bit seeming to underestimate the girl or their surroundings. Calmly Ami began to walk forwards. Something glistening became to pour out of the windows. Upon a closer look they all found it was water. It seemed to be building up around her.
Not wanting to wait for her attack, two of the guards sprang forward. Like a whip the water lashed out and froze their feet to the ground. "Makoto! Now!" Ami cried. Instantly the thief was out, twin sabers clutched in her hands. With nearly neck-breaking speed she jumped over the blue haired girl and cut the two guards down.
Ami's water lashed out again and grabbed the wrists of a couple more men. Once their weapons were dropped Makoto saw to them next. It was clear to Yami now, the girls were cutting a path more him. More guards were starting to arrive so the two would have to work separately. Makoto looked back at him. "Pharaoh go now! We'll hold them off!!"
He nodded and sprinted for the door. Ami used her water to form ice-walls on either side of him, so that the men with bows could not bring him down. Soon he reached the two large doors and slammed his body into them. They opened up enough to let him pass through then slammed shut behind him. Leaving him in complete darkness.
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Tenshi was not liking this one bit. They had lost his sister, and now a bad feeling was dwelling inside his heart. Had something happened to her? He seriously hoped not. Trying to convince himself that the bad feeling was just nerves, he, Rei, and Marik continued trying to find Portayga and avoid the mans guards. This was easier said then done. Just how many men did this guy have? Trying to focus on the main problem at hand he slid to a stop to peer around a corner. There he saw what appeared to be once a battle ground and a group of familiar people standing around something.
"Makoto!" he cried out.
The group turned around and instantly his whole being told him not to look behind them, and to just turn back now. Tears were running done the brunette's face as well as an elderly woman's. She beckoned for them to come over. Instantly the blonde haired girl out of the group rushed over to Marik and threw her arms around him. He held her back and began to comfort her. Tenshi couldn't hear what they were saying. His eyes were now focused on the pale form that lay on the cold floor. His body wouldn't move, he wanted to throw up. A hand slipped into his. It was warm. Rei stood next to him knowing the pain he was going through right then.
"Tenshi?" she whispered softly, not wanting to send the boy into hysteria.
The elderly woman stood from her position next to his sisters body and beckoned him once more. Rei pulled the stunned boy along till they came to the group. Instantly Tenshi fell to his knees and lifted his sister's head. She was limp, and very cold. His eyes flooded with tears as he pressed his cheek on the top of her head. Hotaru, the one person that had been with him through so much, the only family he had left, was gone. A comforting hand rested on his shoulder as he wept on his beloved sisters body.
"I'm sorry my child. She had already passed on by the time we got here." The elderly woman, who had her hand on his shoulder, said.
Makoto turned to her, tears still sliding down her face. "Nuru, what do you think happened to Bakura?"
"I think he snapped out of it." she said as she pointed to a shinny golden object on the floor. Everyone looked down to see the Millennium Ring abandoned there. "He must have also went to go take down Portayga, and this time not for the Items, but for revenge."
"We have to help him then!" Marik cried.
Nuru just shook her head. "No, this is his and the pharaoh's battle now. Pharaoh Atem must reclaim his kingdom, and Bakura must reclaim his humanity." with that she walked over and picked up the Item.
"Nuru don't touch it!!"Ami gasped making the woman smile.
"Do not worry so. I can suppress its evil for a little while." she then looked back down at Tenshi. "Tenshi. . . there is a way to bring your sister back."
The boys head snapped up and he stared at the woman for a moment before he gave a choked, "how?"
"You have the ability to heal as she did right?"
"Yes. . . but I can't heal death."
Nuru shook her head. "No, but that means you can put the life energy of one persons into another. Though her body has stopped functioning, her soul is not yet detached from it. I want you to act as a vessel, and transport my life energy into her."
Ami instantly stepped forward. "But Nuru, that will kill you. And we're not even sure it will work."
The elderly woman just shook her head. "It is the only option we have. Besides, I have lived and seen enough. I want to join my husband and my sister in the afterlife. So do you think you can manage that boy?"
Not really knowing what else to do, Tenshi nodded and excepted Nuru's hand. "Alright now child, just close your eyes and think of reversing your healing ability on me, then take all the energy and let it flow into your sister." closing his eyes he began to concentrate, and pray that this worked.
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Atem was not fairing to well with Portayga. For one the man had all but one of the Millennium Items, and he had nothing but a sword he had got from Haruka. Needless to say, it seemed he would not win this battle. At least not alone. Moments ago Bakura suddenly appeared and attacked Portayga with such fury that even Atem feared him a little. Something had changed, no snapped within the thief. At first Atem thought it might've been the power of the Item he possessed, but then saw that Bakura did not have the Ring with him. Something else was driving him.
The said thief swung his sword in a crescent moon pattern, down on Portayga who just barely managed to block it as he drove Atem off him. Fighting against two proved to be a little difficult for him. Even with all the power he now possessed it was taking a lot just to hold his own in this battle. There wasn't time to think, let alone react. The two were keeping him on the defense. When one was driven back, the other attacked. Though were sworn enemies, and for sure Portayga would have thought Bakura would at least try to fight with the pharaoh as well, the two seemed to be teaming up to bring him down.
Atem's moves were sharp and even painful to block. The pharaoh was strong, very strong, and quite skilled in many unknown fighting techniques. He must have learned them from other kings or high ranked foreigners. Bakura was unpredictable. Though he was expecting him to be, it was still hard to tell which way the man was going. At times his attacks were head on, but mostly he was playing dirty and used concealed weapons as well.
Avoiding another swing, Portayga took his chance and attack the pharaoh who was already tiring. Quickly Atem's sword was dislodged from his hand and he fell to the ground. Portayga made to kill him quickly but Bakura was already in front of the pharaoh and blocked the mans attack with his two swords. Portayga growled, as he tried to push the thief to his knees.
"I never thought I'd see ye tryin' ter protect the pharaoh." he growled out.
Bakura struggled to push the man off. "He's going to help me defeat you. You're the one who kidnaped Hotaru. You cost me everything!!"
"Did I now?" Portayga asked with a sinister smirk. "Are you sure it wasn't your own greed and hatred for Atem that drove her away? Are you not the one that fell under the Ring's evil influence?"
"Shut Up!!" Bakura snapped and quickly pushed Portayga away. He then elbowed the man in the nose, causing it to break and jabbed him in the stomach with the hilt of one of his swords. Portayga stumbled back, trying to refrain from falling, but to no avail. Clutching his bleeding nose he looked up at the tip of the sword that was pointed at his face. Then he looked into the eyes of the king of thieves. Pure anger resided in those crimson eyes. Anger was what they held, but for some reason tears were flowing out of them. "Yes, it is also my fault that I lost the one true thing I cared for. I've acknowledged that. But you, you have also caused everyone here so much pain. Including Hotaru."
Drawing back his sword he stared at the man on the ground straight in the eye. "Good-bye Portayga." he said and drove his sword forward.
It was then Atem saw the flash of silver. "Bakura move!!"
On impulse the thief jumped back as Portayga swung his sword at what would have been Bakura's ankles. Atem quickly got of the ground and reclaimed his sword. The two men now faced Portayga, ready for the battle to continue.
The large man only laughed. "You think you can seriously bring me down? I have the Millennium Items!! No man can kill me!!!"
"How about a woman then?" came a stern voice from behind. Portayga whirled around in time to see Hotaru standing at the entrance with a bow in hand. Instantly she let loose two of the arrows that had once killed her go. They flew through the air and dug their way deep into his chest. The sudden pain made him drop his sword and fall to his knees, gasping for breath. The violet eyed girl readied the last two arrows in case he tried anything.
The man tried to pull the arrows out, but found they were far to deep in. He looked up and glared at the girl. With lightning speed he picked up his sword and charged at her. She was about to shoot him again when he suddenly fell to the ground. Two swords were sticking out of his back. Her violet eyes looked up at Bakura who was now staring at her in disbelief. A red blur ran past Hotaru and she watched as Rei rushed into Atem's arms. Atem kissed the sorcerous on the head and just continued to hold her. The others were all gathered behind her now. Hotaru looked to the floor, but then heard footsteps approaching her.
Looking up violet clashed with crimson. The King of Thieves couldn't believe his eyes. She was alive. Instantly he threw his arms around her, and brought her closer to him. He had to had to hold her, he wanted to make sure she was really there in front of him. "Hotaru . . . I thought . . . you were dead." he choked out.
"I was. But Nuru knew of a way to bring me back with the help of Tenshi. She gave her life so I could keep mine and be with you." More tears began to stream out of his eyes as held onto her tighter. He buried his face in her hair and kissed her neck.
"I'm so sorry Hotaru. I'm sorry I put you through so much suffering."
"I know. And I know it wasn't your fault. It was the Millennium Ring. . . Bakura?"
"Yes?" he said drawing back to look at her.
She just gave him a little smile and said, "can we still go traveling?" He couldn't help but chuckle a little bit and nod.
"Of course. Whatever you want."
THIS IS NOT THE LAST CHAPTER! : there's still one more left
Spirit- I had so many endings to this chap it's not even funny. This wasn't even one of the original ones...it just sort of came out.
Tenshi- I don't care as long as Hotaru lived.
Spirit- In several of my other orignal plans, she wasn't going to. Well Please Review! Ja ne
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