Hello once again everyone. Well, I had a great weekend. I once again traveled up to see my mate, aka wife, and had quite a good time. We went and saw Man of the Year at the theater. It was a pretty good movie, and it did remind me a lot of the current political system. The guy who created the movie sure did get the point across, and I like how Robin Williams described our current system of government in an interview. I'd suggest going to see it if anyone wants to see a funny/semi-serious movie. I found it very encouraging that others do see things about government that many don't think about.
Anyways, enough on politics and all. The rest of the weekend was fun, hehe. There was one angering part though. We went out to eat this morning and I got a "SIT" command while eating biscuits and gravy. Damn half cat! I'll make her regret that, somehow. Well, I think I did earlier, hehe.
Ok, so everyone was somewhat surprised that I tied Blue in with Professor Hawkins. I thought about it originally, and thought, why not tie in Blue that way. Make her the adopted child of the professor, and have her leave due to Hige. It sounded like a good plot twist, and it really worked out. Alright, so now, time to get down to answering some reviews.
Ultimate Legendary Master: Yep, she did, and as you saw, she was his adopted daughter. Yes, there is a good bit to be discovered in this story. It's possible neither Hige or Blue will back down, although you never know.
pink-kiss-candy: You know Ryon would sink that low. This is Ryon we're talking about here. He steals, kills, unhooks grandmothers from life support, robs banks, steals candy, etc, etc. The man is a menace! Oh yeah, the fishy smell is Marie. She had fish for dinner. Silly cats seem to like fish for some reason…
Brianna Ishtar: Yep, what a jerk Ryon is indeed. Me and the doctor would never do anything wrong. Well, at least I wouldn't. The doctor is debatable seeing how I don't know him too well.
Berry Kisses: Indeed, that is harsh words. Lol, yes, the doctor has done a lot more wrong. Maybe it's time to give Ryon another chance, eh?
Fire Princess: Nope, the world couldn't survive with a half demon and doctor teaming up. Yes, Ryon did those things! Who else could have? Unless… it was Ryou! Yes… no, wait, he's too good, plus he's unconscious. Yep, it has to be Ryon then.
Strawberry Cake: Something isn't right for sure. Possibly Ryon is telling the truth. Maybe, just maybe, the doctor is evil… Nah! Couldn't be that, after all, Ryon is known to point fingers at others and blame them instead of taking the blame.
sweetxokissesxo: Who are you plotting against? Hopes not himself. You know I'd never do anything to you. If I did, I was framed by Ryon, who does everything evil around here.
Ryon Nakura: ROFL! Nice one there Ryon with the mouse trap. Wait, why are you sneaking around the doctor's house? He won't be happy if he finds you there. He may call me in on a job to get rid of the intruder. Better hire me first in that case, hehe.
Tomb Robber Vicky: Yep, he won his duel. Very true, it's hard to tell how Rebecca will react to seeing Blue again. Sure your ego hasn't gotten bigger Bakura…
Metal Overlord 2.0: Very true, Hige is a prick. It's be interesting to see Vash step up to the plate and duel Hige instead of Blue. Will he though? Or will he even get the chance? We'll see, hehe. Lol, yeah, I thought it'd be interesting to make her the adopted daughter of the professor. It kind of shakes things up a bit, leaving so much room for interesting questions. True, Ryou did give a bit of concern. That is the truly interesting thing about Ryou from the show (the spirit, so everyone don't get confused, lol). He never once did let Ryou get hurt throughout the show. Even though he used and abused him, he didn't allow any real harm to befall him, other than the one Shadow Realm incident in Battle City. Hey, he lost his entire body, what could the spirit do about that? But seriously, he never did let anything happen to him, and this one time, something did happen. So, I thought I'd make the spirit a little bit more dimensional, having him regret not saving him for once.
Isis the Sphinx: Indeed, poor Blue. Wait, why should I be scared at all? Lunges forward with claws ready for slashing.
At long last, I've finished. Man, the reviews seem to get longer and longer each time. But it's cool. I love answering them, and it gives my mind a bit of exercise. Btw, work on the final sequel has begun again. I got stuck a little bit, but I finally worked myself free. I've been thinking of doing another one-shot for Inuyasha again, but I've yet to take the time to do it. I may eventually. I've had thoughts on one for Illidan and Marie's wedding night too, lol, but realized that was a bit much, plus I was thinking about something else at the time. Don't blame me for being a half demon who wanted his mate at the time!
Ah yes, there is some other good news. Cindy, aka Marie, is moving back in December. Actually, the first week of it. We're finally going to be living together full time. I guess I'll have to get rid of that spare girlfriend I have. Hears loud growl, seeing that it's Marie who did it. Smiles Now, now sweet kitty, you know I would never do that. I'm just joking. Sees her calm down, and softly smile mischievously. Marie: "Good. SIT BOY!" Smacks ground with large thud. Damn cat… Marie: "I heard that. SIT BOY! Bad doggie!" Smacks ground hard again. Growls, but silently gets up and mumbles about freaking moody cat. Marie: "SIT BOY!"
Hours later: Finally makes it back to finish review. Damn cat and this freaking rosary! I swear, if I ever get a chance to get rid of it, I will! Till then, I guess I'll suffer. Sighs Anyways, that's all for now guys. Till next time, enjoy, and remember, keep reviewing. Later.
Chapter 26
After six and half hours, Illidan noted that the train was nearing their stop. He had slept off and on during the day, mostly just to keep his strength up. Since Marie had left, he had been sleeping rather light, and that was not natural for him. He was used to sleeping for long periods of time, mostly due that he was ever so happily holding Marie in his arms. Now he was lightly sleeping, something he hadn't really done in nearly five millennia.
Sighing, he noticed that Ryou was still in his alert sleep mode. "Odd that he hasn't tried anything. Maybe he knows I'm serious. After all, I never was one to be as cold as I am. I guess he knows I mean what I said, and knows better than go against me."
Looking in the seats behind himself, he saw Vash and Blue still sleeping together. She had moved her head from his shoulder to his chest, seemingly snuggling in close, just enjoying being there. Illidan lightly smiled, for he knew it was only a matter of time the two finally might admit what they're feeling.
"If he's anything like me though, it could be a while. It took me forever to tell Marie in ancient times how I felt. I didn't want to ruin her life at the time, but I'm glad I finally told her how I felt." Illidan mentally mused.
Slightly smiling, he mentally whispered "Marie, I love you, and promise to bring you back, no matter what. I promised to always protect you, and I will do so till my own fall."
He then looked up to note the train was pulling into a station. The loud speaker then buzzed to life, saying the name of the stop he wanted the group to get off at. He saw Ryou stir, knowing he was now awake. Illidan figured then that he should wake the two love birds.
Lightly tapping Vash's shoulder, he said "Vash, wake up. We're at our stop."
Vash slowly stirred, noting that Blue was still pressed firmly against his chest. He lightly smiled as he opened his eyes finally, seeing that the sun was still up. He gently released one of his arms from around her and rubbed his eyes with free hand.
Looking down at Blue, he smiled at the sight. He hated to wake her, but knew he'd better. He gently shook her, making her snuggle in closer. "Come on Blue, time to wake up." he lovingly said.
She finally stirred and sat back up in her seat. She finally opened her eyes and rubbed the sleep out of them as he had done. After a quick stretch, she asked "Are we there yet?"
Smirking, Vash replied "Yeah, Illidan said we're here."
This only got her to sigh as she looked downhearted then. Knowing most likely it was due that she was close to seeing her former guardian, Vash placed a kind hand on her shoulder and said "Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be excited to see you."
Sadly nodding, she then saw the train was stopping in a station. An image flashed in the window of someone she didn't expect to see. "Hige?" she mentally called out.
As the train stopped, Illidan said "Let's get moving. We may make it to the professor's tonight if we're lucky."
The group slowly rose and took their duffle bags and backpacks from their luggage compartments overhead. Each of the group then followed Illidan as they stepped off the train and into the station. They slowly filed in behind him as he walked towards a small set of signs that displayed bus schedules and taxi services.
"Let's see, we can get a taxi from here to drive us out to the professor's place. We're about three hours away, so it'll be dark time we get there. We'd better hurry up and get moving so we can make it before too late." Illidan said as he then walked on towards the taxi area.
Along the way, his stomach growled, making him realize they hadn't eaten since that morning. Sighing, he then turned back towards the group and said "But first, let's eat. I'm famished."
Ryou only shook his head at his friend's behavior, but soon heard the familiar growl of his own stomach. Sighing, he said "Very well, where do we eat?"
The group took a look around, and saw a small food court not far from where they were. After much discussion, they agreed on pizza. It was decided they'd get two large pizzas with pepperoni and cheese, plus some drinks.
Illidan used the credit card Pegasus had given him to buy the pizza and drinks, and the group then sat down to eat. Once the meal was finished up, Blue stood and said "I'm headed for the restroom. Be back in a moment."
The group nodded as she walked away towards the bathroom that was around the corner. After quickly relieving herself, Blue started to walk back, but was grabbed from behind. A hand went over her mouth, keeping her from saying a word. She tried to scream, but couldn't. She was then picked up and quickly carried off, not having a chance to fight back or anything. The figure dragged Blue a good ways from the station, trying hard to not get caught by anyone. Finally, the figure dragged her into a small park which had a long set of stairs to the top of a hill. Once on top of the hill, the figure let her go, allowing Blue to jump away.
While Blue was gone, the Vash began to worry. She had been gone too long, so he rushed towards the bathrooms, and asked a lady to find out if Blue was in there. When she came back, she told him no one named Blue was in there. This worried Vash greatly, and he began to check around for her. Soon he returned to the group, hoping that Blue had maybe returned. She wasn't there, so now he was seriously worried.
"Anything?" Ryou asked in his usual gruff voice.
Shaking his head, Vash said "I couldn't find her. I'm worried. It's not like her to run off."
Illidan nodded, saying "True, she wouldn't run off without telling us."
"Unless she's decided to go back to those slugs." Ryou added.
Vash growled at Ryou and spat angrily "She would never! She was abandoned by the Wolf Pack, and would never go back!"
He then turned to Illidan and asked "Isn't there anything we can do to find her?"
Thinking for a moment, Illidan said "Well, maybe I can sense where she is. I can sense where Millennium Item holders are by their energy. Possibly since the seal is so strong, I might be able to sense her since she most likely has some kind of residual energy."
"Please try." Vash said pleadingly to Illidan.
Nodding, Illidan closed his eyes and began to reach out to feel for powerful energy sources. He immediately saw Ryou, and then he caught the hint of a weak energy and a strong one. The strong one was carrying the weaker one farther away from the group of three. He then sensed two other strong sources a ways off too, and guessed that's where the third was heading. Illidan concentrated hard, and tried to identify each one. He guessed that the weaker was Blue if anyone, and the others were the Wolf Pack.
Opening his eyes, Illidan said "I caught a glimpse. She's being carried away. Come on, I'll lead the way."
Standing up, the three grabbed their duffle bags and backpacks, making sure to grab Blue's duffle bag as well, and ran off in the direction Illidan sensed the energy.
In the meantime, Blue turned to see the person whom had captured her. She saw it was the one she feared to see again. "Hige…" she said in a low whisper.
"Hey Blue. Been a while, hasn't it?" he said with a smile on his face. His wild brown hair was gently blowing in the wind, and his light brown, almost reddish eyes shone brightly.
Blue backed away slowly from him, not sure what to do. Hige though approached her, saying "I'm sorry I had to do that, but it was the only way to get you alone."
Now she was in real fear. "To do what?" she asked in a half afraid voice.
Smirking, he said "You act afraid of me? Why are you? It's me, Hige, your boyfriend. You don't have to fear me."
She was lightly irritated now, and found her courage, saying "You just kidnapped me and say I shouldn't fear you. Hige, what is it you want?"
Sighing, Hige then looked seriously at her, saying "I want you to come back to the Wolf Pack. I miss you, and the others miss you. I know you're scared because of what you did, but it's only natural to be your first time."
Blue only looked away, and said "I can't Hige."
"Why not?" he asked, half angry.
"I just can't." she replied.
Growling lightly, Hige said "Blue, don't be a fool. Those people, Illidan, the spirit, and Vash, they're your enemies. They don't like you. They're just using you, and you'll get hurt worse by them. Trust me, for I know what is best. Come back with me, and we can go to Paradise together."
Blue looked up at Hige with hurt eyes now, and said "I can't do it. They're not using me, and I realize now that those people in my life you said hated me, they didn't. Professor Hawkins never hated me, nor did Rebecca. Both loved me for who I was, and I betrayed them so we could be together. I won't go back to my previous life Hige. What me and you had, it's over and gone now. I don't know if it was love, or it was just two lonely people wanting company. Either way, I won't and can't go back Hige. I'm sorry."
This caused Hige to only turn away and sigh. "Then you've decided your own fate. I knew they would brainwash you. It only figures that Illidan and that spirit would use their items on you and harden your heart."
With anger flashing in her eyes, Blue said "Illidan and the spirit have done nothing to me! They have only been supportive friends, and for that, I thank them. Can't you see that you're the one trying to manipulate me?"
Turning back around, Hige flashed his angry eyes at Blue, saying "You're a fool! After all I've done for you, you dare to accuse me of manipulating you! How dare you Blue! We were in love, and now you're blaming me for what has happened!"
He then glared at her and said "Kiba was wrong, you've betrayed us. Now you'll pay for it!"
Hige then pushed the power button on his Duel Disk, making it unfold. He then drew his first card and said "Your fate is sealed Blue!"
Knowing what he was about to do, Blue cried out "Please Hige, don't do this. You're a good person, and I don't want to fight you in the seal!"
Laughing, Hige said "Too late Blue! You've already stolen my heart, now I'll just take your soul as compensation! I play the Seal of Orichalcos!"
He then opened the field card slot on his Duel Disk, and jammed the card in. The slot closed and caused the Duel Disk to flash green. The familiar circle then floated down from the sky, slowly spinning it's way down.
As it landed, Blue heard a voice yell "NO! BLUE!"
She turned to see Vash running up the stairs. He then ran towards her, bashing his shoulder into the barrier, trying his hardest to smash through. The barrier held though, and threw Vash backwards to the ground. He got up quickly though, and ran back to the barrier, bashing it with his hands, trying his hardest to get through.
"Blue!" he wailed as tears fell down his face. He continued to bash on the barrier as he fell to his knees. He only continued to sob and smash his fists into the barrier.
Blue let a silent tears escape her own eyes, as she saw the raw emotions in Vash's eyes. They said all that he hadn't. There was love, worry, and great fear in them, proving to her that he did care.
She then saw Illidan and Ryou running up the stairs. When they arrived, both picked up Vash, trying to pull him back from the barrier.
"LET ME GO! I HAVE TO GET IN THERE!" Vash screamed as he fought for his freedom.
"You idiot, if Illidan and Marie couldn't break down that barrier with their Millennium Items, what makes you think your fists will break through it!" Ryou asked with a firm grip on Vash's one arm.
Illidan then added "Vash, I know, you want to help, but stay back. Bashing your fists into that barrier won't save Blue. You need to help support her by being here, not knocking yourself out against the barrier."
Vash finally settled and looked up at Blue with a tear stained face. "I've not even told her that I love her." he silently said in his mind.
Blue saw the sadness in his eyes and lightly smiled as she wiped her tears away. "I'll be alright Vash, I promise." she lightly said. She then silently said in her mind "And I love you too."
Turning back to Hige, she saw him laugh as the symbol of the seal had appeared on his forehead. "You're about to lose your soul Blue, and then you can join Marie in feeding the Great Leviathan! Your fate is sealed, once and for all! Now, will you try to fight me, or will you just give up. Your choice, but I'd suggest just giving up, seeing how you could never beat me."
Blue only growled lightly and then slowly slipped her back pack off her back. She then pulled out the Duel Disk that Illidan had loaned her. It was Marie's Duel Disk, the one she had been wearing the night she lost to Blue. Memories of that night flooded back to her, as she then remembered the promise she had silently made to herself. "I swore to do everything within my power to reunite Illidan and Marie. I meant every word I said then, and I mean every word of it now!"
She quickly strapped on the Duel Disk and reached out to her deck holder, pulling out her newly created deck. "This deck symbolizes what Marie gave me, and I plan on using it to the fullest!"
After shuffling, she jammed the deck into the Duel Disk deck slot and powered up the Duel Disk. It quickly unfolded and the life point counter showed 8000 points left.
She then said to Hige "I have no intentions on giving up Hige. I made a vow that night I took Marie's soul to do whatever it takes to save her soul and reunite it with Illidan! Even if that means I have to sacrifice myself for her, I'll do whatever it takes to bring her back to Illidan! Now, let's do this!"
Hige smirked and said "It'd be my pleasure! Let's Duel!"