Cherry: GOD I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN FOREVER!

Onyx: -.- Let's get this over with.

Ame: last chapter, we went in Maya's room only to see she came in after us!

Cherry: ON WITH THE FIC CAUSE I OWN NOTHING!

Chapter 16:

Maya's eyes were narrowed, showing nothing but rage. Everyone froze in fear. "No one, move…" Night whispered. Maya took a menacing step in the room, making everyone flinch. "Night… Why are you and Akito in my room?" She hissed, as if she didn't notice Ame and Alexa. "Erm… nothing?" The blonde said more of a question than an answer. Ame mentally face palmed. We are so dead… She thought. Maya's eyes narrowed when she saw Alexa and Ame. "Why are and Genius here?" She asked. Ame blushed heavily, something she seemed to do often. Two figures flew over Maya's head and landed near Night and Ame. It was Ribbon (Ame's dove from chapter 3) and Pac-Man! They must've sensed something bad was about to happen. A figure slithered across the ground near Maya and circled around her leg. It then swirled around her torso, then her arm, revealing a black snake with a white skull on its forehead. Everyone froze in fear.

"Like her? Don't worry, Nagini won't bite," She said with a evil smile. (Nagini is something in NightOwl572's story "The Yu-Gi-Oh! Project" in chapter 17 that hissed, but was not given a specific species of some sort.) Night held her arms up and said, "Maya, we don't want any trouble,"

Maya's eyes narrowed. "Your point? You know I hate-!" She yelled. A growl was heard behind Maya, stopping her midsentence. She turned around, and gasped. She backed away, giving the group a better look at the owner of the growl. A large black wolf was baring its teeth at Maya, beside a platinum blonde saber tooth tiger growling. Night walked toward the tiger and petted his forehead. "It's okay, Malik. She's my friend," She said soothingly. The tiger ceased growling but kept glancing at Maya every now and then. (Malik loves his mommy. ^_^).The black wolf walked to Ame and sniffed her. He sat his two hind legs and started licking her face. "A-Anpu?" Ame asked. (Ryou's guardian dog! I forgot to give him a name! FAIL DX) The dog responded with a happy bark, nudging her with his nose. She laughed at his behavior and hugged his neck. "Good boy…" She murmured into his fur.

"FRIEND?" Akito asked in shock. Night looked up at him while she was rubbing Malik's belly. "Yeah. We've been for some time," She said. Akito crossed his arms and turned his head away slightly. "That's not something I heard…" he muttered, a bit of red appearing on his cheeks. Malik's eyes narrowed at the boy's behavior to his master, only to soften when he realized this boy liked her. He turned into a small cat form again and hopped onto Night's lap. Maya didn't take notice of this and returned to her earlier question. "Why are you here?" she asked, her eyes narrowing.

"They're looking for clues."

The teens turned and saw a raven haired woman with cat ears. She wore a pair of jeans with a black t-shirt. Malik's eyes widened and he somewhat bowed before her. Ame noticed this and her eyes widened as well. "Bastet," She whispered. Bastet smiled slightly. "Rise, Malik," She said sternly. The platinum colored cat rose from his place on the ground. "I can see you have changed these past few weeks, and I am proud of you. For this, I give you the gift of speaking," The goddess said. Malik gave her a questioningly glance before letting out a meow ending with, "-Really?" Everyone's eyes widened. Night recollected herself first before picking up the cat and hugging him gently. "Malik, you can talk!" She exclaimed with happiness. The cat was surprised at first, but then relaxed into the hug. "Yes, mother," he murmured. Night looked surprised and held him in front her face. "Mother?" She asked. He looked upset. "I've upset you haven't I?" he said silently with shame. Night smiled and held him close, much to Malik's shock. "No, you haven't," She said before kissing his forehead.

Maya cleared her throat. "Yeah, why are you still in my room?"

After explaining…

Maya's eyes narrowed after the explaining. "You mean you thought I was the one who took over Malik and Nieme's mind?" She snapped. Malik hissed at her, earning a look from Night. (God, she IS like his mother!)

"IT WAS ALEXA'S IDEA!"

Cherry: believe me, I feel SO BAD for not updating sooner!

Onyx: Uh, YA SHOULD!

Malik: *Sigh* while the crazies fight, I'll leave a review request. Please review. *makes cute kitty face*

Cherry and Onyx: *Sees Malik* D'AAAAAAAWWWWWWWW!

Malik: *Sighs again* The review button is just down there.