The Eye of Horus
Neferi: I'm back!
Tara: Good, now show us what will happen.
Neferi: Disclaimer: I don't own YGO but I do own Tara.
Chapter seven: Actions tell more than words
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Some days passed by since Tara had been kidnapped by Marik but things were starting to change. The girl was now able to walk but needed help in case she had an accident, and so she walked down the corridor of the hideout with Marik. He was being very nice with her and Tara appreciated that.
"Okay we're getting into my room" said Marik as he held one of Tara 's hands as they walked.
Tara held onto his hand for support and it had proven useful quite a few times for she had been close to fall.
"I'm close to the room, if I get there without almost having an accident we have to celebrate that" said Tara as she walked slowly for her injury gave her pain.
Marik smirked "We'll celebrate that".
Tara eyed him "Don't smirk Marik, you give me the scare of a lifetime each time you do that, you look creepy".
"Sorry about that Tara, I didn't mean to scare you" he replied as they stood before the door of his room.
Tara gave a few steps and when she entered the room she exclaimed "I did it!".
Marik half smiled and led her to his bed where she sat down.
"You know I feel like an old lady walking with your help" said Tara as he sat down next to her "Especially because I walk so slow".
Marik shrugged "It's no problem, I don't mind".
Tara smiled and said "So, what are we going to do next?".
"The next thing you will do it yourself Tara" said Marik looking at her.
Tara returned his look with a confused one.
"What I mean is that I'll let you see your father" said Marik.
Tara's eyes lit up in happiness and she asked "Really? Do you mean it?".
"Yes I do" answered the Egyptian boy smiling now at her.
"Thank you so!" she exclaimed as she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him.
Marik also rounded the girl with his arms but gently so he wouldn't hurt her in the process of the hug.
"Thank you, thank you!" she said happily as she moved away and smiled.
Marik stood up and helped the girl to do the same thing. When they were both standing they made their way out of the room to where Tara's father was being kept at turtle pace.
"I can't wait to walk faster than this" said Tara as she walked down a corridor "Walking like this is so annoying".
Marik smirked "It will take a while for you to walk like a normal person".
Tara frowned "Are you saying I'm not normal?".
"What I meant was that almost everyone walk at a definite pace and you cannot walk like that now" said Marik as he made her turn down another corridor.
"I heal fast Marik, haven't you noticed?" replied Tara.
"Yeah I have but it will take a while longer" stated Marik "Stop at the next door you see at your right".
Tara did as told and stopped before another iron door that was at her right.
"You're father is in there" said Marik looking at her "I'll walk inside with you and make sure you sit down, then I'll leave you both alone for a couple of minutes".
The girl nodded as Marik took out some keys and opened the door. As he pushed the door open Tara saw her father sitting on a chair looking relatively bored.
"Father!" she exclaimed happily.
"Tara!" his eyes lit up as he saw the sigh of his daughter. But then he asked "What happened to you?".
"I had an accident that's all" she answered as Marik helped her to sit down on the bed.
"I'll be back in around five minutes" said Marik as he looked at his watch.
"Okay" nodded Tara.
He turned around and left, closing the door behind him. Tara turned her head and looked at her father smiling but the smile quickly faded as she saw the look on her father's eyes. In those dark eyes there was an evil glint reflected.
"You know Tara, I'm a little bored so why don't we have fun?" asked her father as he stood up and walked slowly towards her.
Tara's eyes narrowed as she said "Father what are you saying?!".
"It's just a little while" he smirked evilly.
In less than a moment her father had grabbed her and started forcing with her.
'Oh by the great Horus!' she thought horrified as she tried to get away from her father.
He managed to rip her shirt of and then he threw her on the bed. The poor girl forgot about her powers and did the only thing a girl in danger would do.
"HELP!" she yelled.
As Marik walked down the corridor he heard the yell. He turned around and ran to the room. As he opened it his eyes narrowed at the sight. He advanced towards Tara's father with anger building up inside him and taking him by the back of the shirt threw him away from Tara. Taking the girl by the forearms he made her stand up.
"How can you be so damn evil? I can't believe you planned to hurt your daughter!" said Marik as he put his arms around the frightened girl.
Tara opened her eyes as she felt warm arms rounding her and noticed Marik's black shirt before her. She grabbed it and looked at her father lying on the floor.
"Are you alright?" asked Marik looking down at her.
Tara let out a deep sigh and nodded. Suddenly she became aware of the fact that she had no shirt on and backed a few paces away from Marik, covering herself. Marik then took his shirt off and handed it to her.
"Take it" he said.
Tara looked from the shirt to him and then back at the piece of clothing.
"If you want to walk around only wearing your underwear and pants then don't take the shirt" said Marik.
Tara took the shirt as Marik turned around. As she finished putting it on she noticed the ancient scriptures written on his back.
'He is the tomb keeper' she thought.
She heard her father groan and saw him starting to get up.
"You can turn around now" said Tara eyeing her father.
Marik turned around and looked at the girl's father.
"Just in case I won't let you see her for a while" said Marik coldly.
Then he turned to Tara and said softly "Come on, let's go".
The priestess took the hand offered to her and walked away slowly with Marik. The boy locked the door behind him and then kept on walking.
"Thank you" said Tara.
"Don't mention it" replied Marik "I can't believe he had the nerve to do that to you".
"At least I'm alright and not hurt" said the girl.
"And I'm glad because of that Tara" said the Egyptian boy.
When they were in his room Marik took out a shirt and put it on.
"Alright Tara I'm taking you out of here today" he said turning to look at her.
"For…" the girl asked.
"To get you a shirt" he answered "Mine is rather big for you".
"Whatever you say" said Tara.
Marik smiled and walked up to her to give her a hand in standing up.
"No wait, I want to see if at least I can stand up" said Tara.
Marik stopped a feet away from her and watched her as she tried to stand up. Tara finally stood up without Marik's help although it took a couple of moments for her to do so.
"I made it" she smiled at Marik.
Marik smiled and stepping a little closer he said "Congrats".
He caressed her face and then kissed her forehead. The girl looked up at him smiling gently and then tiptoed a little, action that permitted her to kiss Marik's cheek. Marik blushed a little but Tara didn't notice it.
"Alright, let's go" he said taking her hand.
"I bet I can walk a little faster now" said Tara.
"I doubt that since you walked to this room a couple of minutes ago at turtle pace" replied Marik.
"Very funny Marik" she said sarcastically. Then she said "It doesn't hurt to try".
"I really don't think you - " Marik was stopped by one of Tara's fingers laying on his lips.
"You don't know much about my health Marik but I do, so if I say I can then it's because I can" stated the girl.
"Suit yourself" said Marik.
Tara gave him a mischievous look and said "If I make it to the door without your help at my usual pace I will hit you on the back of the head".
Marik grinned, obviously doubting Tara could do it, and said "Very well, if you don't make it then you will accompany me to do some things tomorrow".
"Deal" said Tara.
The girl turned towards the door and walked up to it as if she had no such wound. Marik's eyes narrowed in amazement.
"How could you…" he drifted away.
'Thanks to the Horus Chain' thought the girl.
"Come here" said Tara grinning.
Marik growled something under his breath and walked over to Tara, who was standing by the doorframe. He stood before her and looked at her. Tara raised a hand to hit him on the head but the hand was suddenly stopped by one of his and…
*Tara's POV*
My hand was stopped by one of his and this surprised me. But what mostly surprised me was what happened next. His lips pressed mine for some moments and then he moved away. I swear to my god Horus that when Marik kissed me swiftly everything bad that had happened in my life was forgotten.
I looked at him remaining stunned for some moments, unable to believe what had happened. He simply smiled and grabbed my hand, releasing the other.
"Come on let's go, I owe you that shirt" he said to me.
I came out of my trance and walked away with him.
*End of Tara's POV*
'I don't know why did I do that' thought Marik as he walked down the corridor holding Tara's hand 'I shouldn't have done that, she's going to find out that I…hold on, I don't know yet if I like her, or do I?'.
'Why is he bothering on taking me to buy a shirt? Why is he so ice and caring with me? And why did he kiss me? Could it be that he has a crush on me? No way, I must stop imagining things' thought Tara.
The rest of the walk down the corridor to get to the garage were the motorcycle was in was in silence. Both of them wondered what was happening between them. But they were too hard headed to realize it.
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Neferi: End of chapter! The tittle is a truth and what I said at the end of the chapter is another truth.
Tara: Yes we know Neferi.
Neferi: The next chapter will be interesting, it takes place on the mall.
Tara: People, please review and keep readin!