AGKamon: Another quick update, and guess what? I've decided, this is the epilogue. For the next chapter, you'll have to wait until I publish the first chapter of the next story in this series. It'll be out soon, I hope. I still have to write it, but my inspiration's been good to me so far - let's hope it stays that way.
Marik: Alright, finally we get to see things from my point of view! *cheers*
AGKamon: Sorry it's so short, but I think it builds up to the next story pretty well. And yes, I decided to attempt writing in Marik's point of view for once.
Ryo: I'm in this chapter too! I'll say the disclaimer if you don't mind AG.
AGKamon: *thinking something along the lines of how cute Ryo is* G-go ahead, Ryo.
Ryo: AGKamon doesn't own me, Marik, Bakura, or anything else related to Yu-Gi-Oh!. She only owns her OC, Kayla Kossori.
Kayla: Now let's start the epilogue~!
Marik's P.O.V.
Ryo crossed out yesterday's date on the calendar, and his expression saddened. A cough resounded through my empty apartment, showing that he was choking back tearing up again. Whenever he looked at the date, he had to do so; I'd stopped counting the days months ago.
It's been a year since Bakura went off to his meeting with the Egyptian Gods.
It's been six months since Kayla ran off for the second time in her life.
"I still can't believe she ran away like she did…" Ryo sighed, settling himself in an armchair and holding his head in his hands. I patted him on the shoulder and gave him a sympathetic look.
"I know, buddy. You have to think, though, she was really close to Bakura. By the fifth month, she was probably beginning to think that he'd abandoned her," I replied, remembering how she'd locked herself in her room for two days after she finally told us the truth about her childhood.
"But she wasn't lonely, at least one of us were with her almost all the time." Ryo leaned back in the chair, his eyes staring up at the white ceiling. I could see they were shining with tears that he refused to let fall; he had gotten close to Kayla in the sixth months they'd known each other. Ryo had told me that he thought of Kayla as a sister, as his actual sister had died years ago.
"Bakura was different to her, I guess. I can't answer for her, Ryo," I remarked. I leaned forward, my elbows resting on my knees as I fixed my lavender eyes on the new coffee table in front of me. The last one had been too feminine for my tastes, so I quickly sold it and bought this one to replace it. Suddenly, the door burst open, and my eyes widened upon seeing who was in the doorway.
"Thank Ra, you're back! We've got a problem!" I exclaimed, rushing over to the figure.
"But…how did you…?" Ryo stuttered, weakly gesturing to himself and the figure. They were identical.
"I made an agreement with the Egyptian Gods," Bakura replied simply. It was then that I noticed how Ryo was slightly shorter than Bakura, as was I.
"Long story, huh?" I asked. He nodded, sticking his hands in the pockets of the black over-shirt he was wearing, similar to the one he wore during Battle City. His red and gray striped shirt replaced the blue and white one he used to wear.
"So, where's Kayla?" I flinched at the question, and I knew Ryo did too; Bakura's brown eyes narrowed suspiciously at us.
"Six months ago, she…ran off. We've looked all over, but we can't find her," I answered.
"We really tried, but she-" Ryo started.
"Disappeared without a trace. Of course she did, she's used to running away and vanishing. After all, she's a spy, or at least, a former spy.," Bakura explained, sighing.
"So…?" I said expectantly.
"Gather up some supplies, we're going to look for her. The Egyptian Gods gave me some insight."
"You knew?" Ryo gasped.
"No, but I knew that something was wrong, and that she was involved in it."
Kayla's P.O.V.
I stumbled into the alley, panting lightly while I grasped the small wad of money in my right hand.
Living on the streets is a lot harder than I remember…
"Where'd that little brat go?" an angry male voice sounded from around the corner. I jumped and continued my sprint down the alley; I peered over my shoulder and let out a relieved breath.
"Thank goodness he's not there…" I sighed, slowing my steps. Suddenly, I ran into something…or...someone.
"I'm so sorry!" I cried, looking up at the figure from my current spot on the cold cement.
"Ah, it's not problem, mate. Hey…are you alright?" A pair of sky-blue eyes looked worriedly down at me from beneath chocolate brown bangs, an Australian accent infiltrated his voice.
"Just at a bad time in my life is all, I'll make it through," I reassured.
"You look a tad lonely to me."
"That could be true as well, but I've been lonelier."
"…What would you say to some company? No strings attached." He offered his gloved hand to me, and I raised an eyebrow.
"Really? No strings at all?"
"Indeed, mate. Come on, I'll take you out to lunch, or somethin'." I smiled slightly and grabbed his hand, allowing him to easily pull me to my feet and lead me down the remainder of the alleyway.
AGKamon: Who do you think the mysterious stranger is?
Bakura: There's only one character with an Australian accent, it's obvious. Now reply to the review we got.
AGKamon: I know, gosh, you'd think he'd stop telling me by now.
Little. Miss .Fortune - I updated again~! *claps with you* Yes, I think the story will work better if Ryo and Bakura have different bodies from now on. Of course I'd let Marik stay, he's my second favorite character - right after Bakura obviously. Ryo's in third, I think. Oh my gosh, this is one of the best Battle City alternate endings you've seen? *eyes sparkle* I'm so honored, that's so amazing! *Ryo: why are my cheeks being pinched by someone I don't know...?* Ryo's like, one of the cutest characters that exist, in my opinion. He doesn't even try, he's just automatically cute~! I bet you're going to grumble at me even more with this cliffhanger, especially since it marks the end of Neutral. Yes, Waking the Dragons is what the next story's going to follow, which means I'm going to be doing some serious plot-tweaking because Bakura nor Marik appeared in that season, but I'm going to make it work.
AGKamon: The next reviews will be replied to in the first chapter of the next story. Since the titles reflect Kayla's position during the story, I'm not going to reveal the title yet. All of you will have to wait. And before you freak out for leaving you with such a suspenseful cliffhanger - I'll probably have the first chapter of the next story up soon.
Marik: And we're going to meet the OC that you're pairing me up with, right?
AGKamon: Yeah, she'll probably join the authoress notes. Also, Ryo, you're staying.
Ryo: I am?
Kayla: You are. AG's planning on involving you as much as possible in the next story to make for you not having much time here.
Ryo: Thanks, but that's really not necessary! I was just happy to be involved this much!
Marik: Nonsense! You, me, and Bakura are going to team up!
Bakura: *rolls eyes* Oh great.
AGKamon: I'll sign out this chapter. Thanks for reading Neutral! Read and review because I hope the first chapter of the next story will be up soon! *hears knock at the door*
Kayla: I'll get it. *answers door* Oh hey, the new OC is here! *chapter ends*