AN: Thanks for all your reviews and support. Here's chapter 13.
Starry Night Dreams
Chapter 13
The Night of Nightmares.
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Malik trudged through the deep layers of snow with a small smile on his face. things had been getting a little better for him lately. His reoccurrent dreams had stopped...for the moment at least and he wasn't being attacked my his yami as often. Malik pulled his scarf tighter around his neck and got a better grip on his books. He was headed to Herbology. Not far behind, Harry, Serenity, Ron, Hermione, Ryou and Yugi were trailing behind. Malik's face was red from the icy winds and low temperature but he was gradually getting accustomed to the harsh winter weather.
"Ishtar!" A voice called. Malik turned. It was professor McGongall. 'Damn, what did I do now?' Malik asked himself. McGongall caught up to him with a fast trot. "I need to speak with you. Your friends can tell professor Sprout where you've gone." Malik nodded silently and followed her. They headed back into the castle and into McGongall's office. "Have a seat. Sit!" she commanded as Malik hesitantly stepped towards the chair.
"Now Ishtar, I know you must be wondering why you are here. Besides the certain fact that you've been skipping a lot of your classes, you've been doing very well in all your classes. I think however that something has been bothering you and professor Dumbledore and I want you to know that if any problems arise that you may come to us. Now, do you have any concerns?" Malik contemplated McGonagall with his lavendar eyes. She had warmed up to him a little bit. Maybe it was just pity, but Malik kind of liked it. "Well no, there's nothing. Except for..." McGongall produced a tin of assorted biscuits. "Are you worried about your brother and sister?" she asked. Malik nodded. "A bit but they're alright. They can handle themselves." Malik said finishing confidently. Not knowing wether he was trying to convince himself or McGongall.
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Ryou's soft white hair whipped against him as he ran down the hall, heading for Defense Against the Dark Arts. He had completely forgotten his bag back in the green houses where they had been for Herbology. He entered the classroom and pulled off his mittens. "G'day Professor. Sorry I'm late." He said softly. Professor Umbridge sniffed loudly and gave one of her shaky coughs. "Now what was that dear?" she asked, plastering on a sickly sweet smile. Yami Bakura made a retching noise and Ryou struggled to contain his giggles. "I said that I'm sorry I'm late. Professor." Professor Umbridge gave him another sickly smile. "Just take a seat dear." Ryou forced a smile and headed to take his seat next to Yugi. "Where's Malik?" he mouthed to Yugi. Yugi shrugged. "I dunno, I think he ditched again." //Aibou, look it's Malik.//Yami's deep, calm voice sounded through Yugi's head. Yugi turned to the door. A flushed Malik entered the classroom with his bag falling off his shoulder and his scarf undone. He turned and grinned at Yugi. "Sorry Professor. I had to see to some, uhh... unfinished business." Malik's eyes sparkled maliciously. Umbridge put on a cold smile. "I guess you did dear and what may I ask was this 'unfinished business,'?" Malik shrugged. "Actually, I'm just late. I forgot my Defense Against the Dark Arts' books in the library and didn't remember until I was halfway here." Professor Umbridge narrowed her eyes. "Yes, yes but what about all those times you've been missing my classes. Are you sure you won't busy doing any business...perhaps, for the headmaster?" Harry stared at Umbridge with hatred. He wished he could just, just...he didn't even know what he would do with her if he got the chance!
Malik stared at her, all former traces of his smile gone. "I'm sure." he said with venom lacing his words. Malik walked over to his desk and sat. He sighed and opened his text book, turning to a random page and staring blankly at it. Umbridge's eyes never left him for the rest of the class.
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"Did you tell Umbridge the truth back there Malik?" Hermione asked. Malik smiled mischievously at her. "Of course not. Though it was partially true. After I left McGongall's I didn't return to Herbology as you all know. I went to the library. I was going to skive off the rest of the classes for the morning but about fifteen minutes into Umbridge's class I chandged my mind. So I headed for class but then I had really forgotten my bag in the library so I had to go back for it." Ryou scowled darkly and stared at Malik suspicioulsy. "What the f-heck, were you doing in the library exactly Malik?" he asked. (Watch your mouth!)Ryou scolded Bakura. His slight slip had not gone unnoticed by the quiet hikari. The mischief didn't leave Malik's face. "I like to read. Maybe you should try it sometime. Wait!" Malik turned to Bakura concerned. "You can read right?" Bakura growled and lunged at Malik. Malik laughed carefreely and juped out of the way. "I'm kidding. C'mon, give me a break!" Yami smirked from inside his soulroom. //I'm glad Malik seems happier.// he said. Yugi smiled. /So am I./
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There were loud choruses of laughter in the fire-place warmed Gryffindor Common room as everyone sang christmas carols loudly. Hogwarts was closed for christmas. Serenity giggled happily as Yugi and Malik began conducting their group in a new song. Harry grinned drunkenly and got up. "Sorry mates but I'm beat. See you in the morning. I'm going to bed." he said. Ron nodded his agreement. "Right behind you mate."
"I'm sleepy myself." Ryou commented. Serenity stretched sleepily. "I think it's time we all went to bed. That includes you guys!" she smirked at Yugi and Malik. Malik pouted and then laughed, shrugging his shoulders. "You're right." he sat down in the chair Harry had been in previously. "I could get used to this christmas thing." he mused out loud. Serenity watched him in surprise. "Don't you celebrate Christmas in Egypt?" Malik nodded drowsily. "Yeah but I never really got this in to it. When I was a child...when I first heard about Christmas, I thought it was great. I would dream of christmas trees and presents and beautifullly decorated stores and I'd wish I could be part of it. Now, I can and I guess I've only now decided to participate in it with as vigorous energy as I can muster." he grinned. Serenity smiled sympathetically at Malik. "You're something else Malik Ishtar." Malik cocked an eyebrow. "Tch...I already knew that!" They all laughed.
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Ishizu sighed tiredly as she finally reached home. Lately things had been stressful at the museum. Considering that one of their most famous pieces had been stolen, it was no surprise. "Rishid?Where are you?" She asked as she stepped into her dark house. The sun was only now beginning to set but it was still very dark. Ishizu heaved another sigh and closed the door behind her, incasing herself in complete darkness. She groped around the wall for a lightswitch and clicked it on. Everything seemed normal. Ishizu narrowed her eyes and headed for the kitchen. "Rishid?" she called again. This time a voice responded. "Ishizu-sama, is that you?" Rishid came down the stairs. Ishizu looked up startled. "What's wrong? You look...strange...Rishid?" Rishid had a strangely glazed look in his eyes. Simlilar to how people would look when Malik enslaved their minds. 'Wait...didn't Malik sat that these wizards could do magic like that?' Ishizu asked herself. "Huh!?" Ishizu took a sharp intake of breath as a hand clasped her mouth. A voice murmured a strange phrase and every thing turned black before her. 'Malik...'
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((Huh?Ryou wake up!)) Yami Bakura ordered Ryou as he saw a faint light begin to glow in Malik's bag. (Wha-what's going on?) A sleepy voice responded after a short while. Yami Bakura's attention turned to another thing in the room. Malik was twitching and convulsing in his sleep. Although it was a very clod night he had kicked off his sheets and was sweating profusely. Malik groaned. "Ishizu...!" (What's wrong with Malik?) Ryou's voice said sounding more alert. Yami Bakura took control of Ryou's body and sat up. "Pharoah?" he called. Yugi's body lit up and Yami sat up in place. "I know." The yamis jumped up and headed to Malik's side. "Malik!"Yami said. "Wake up!" Malik began to twitch more violently. Then suddenly he began screaming as if he was being lit on fire. Bakura heard loud voices and screams coming from further down the hall as well. /What the heck's going on?/ Yugi asked worried. //I don't know.// Yami left Malik's side and open the dormitory door. He saw Neville running to get help. He came back inside and shut the door. "It's coming from Harry's dorm." Yami informed them. Malik's screams ceased and he began panting. (We need to wake him up.) Ryou informed his yami, sounding scared. ((I know.)) Bakura began shaking Malik violently. "Wake up, damn it!" He punched Malik across the face. Yami scowled at him. "We need to wake him up! Not abuse him!" he reprimanded. Yami Bakura scoffed. "You have any bright ideas genius!?" Yami walked slowly to a desk and picked up a glass of water. "Aibou says that he sees this on tv all the time. It should work." Bakura rolled his eyes and stepped aside. Yami threw the water on Malik's face. Scared, lavendar eyes flew open. Malik sat up slowly, water dripping down his face. /It worked!/Yugi said. Malik sat slowly, breathing hard. Then, "Ishizu! We have to help her. She and Rishid...they're captured! We have to help. Sister!" Malik stuttered trying to get out of bed. Bakura pushed him back down. "Take it easy!" he ordered. "Calm down, so we can help you." Malik watched Bakura angrily. "We don't have time. We have to help them! They're being tortured! I saw them. Death Eaters!"
"I'll get help!" Yami said hearing Professor McGongall returning with Neville. He ran out of the room to Harry's dorm. "Professor." Yami said, walking into the room. Yami gasped. Harry was vomiting, and he looked very shaken. Ron, Seamus and Dean looked frightened. Professor McGongall ignored Yami heading for Harry. Harry was muttering something about 'Mr.Weasley and a snake. 'Is he delerious?' Yami wondered. Professor McGongall was leading Harry out of the room with Ron still very frightened behind them. /Yami, Malik!/ Yugi reminded him with urgency in his voice. //Right!// Yami ran after Professor McGongall. "Professor, please it's urgent! Malik, there's something wrong with him!" McGongall turned around sharply. "What is this now?" She sighed. "Alright. Weasley I know you're scared but please I want you to lead Potter to by Professor Dumbledore's office. You know where it is?" Ron nodded shakily. "Well make haste. I'll be right behind you as soon as I see to Ishtar. Go on now." Ron took Harry and began leading him into the common room.
Yami led Professor McGongall back to their dorm. Bakura and Ryou had managed to calm Malik down slightly. When they entered Malik raised his head slightly. "Ahh!" Malik grabbed his forehead. For a split second Yami could've sworn he had seen Malik's face deform slightly. Professor McGongall's brow creased as she watched him. "What's wrong Ishtar?" Malik muttered something incoherently. "What?Uhh...It's my sister. My sister she's been captured by Death Eaters! They're torturing her. I saw." McGongall heaved a sigh. "Another strange dream? Very well, come with me. All of you."
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AN: That's it for now. I know the ending's a bit sudden but I will try and get the next update up quickly.
LCB.