YU GI OH!: Rise From the Deep
By: DMEX
See previous chap. for disclaimers
Ch. 4
Dark Bargain! The Revenge of Ursula!
Eric is playing his pipe (instrument) the only thing he remembers about that young woman who sang to him.
Honda: You should just give up looking for this mystery woman. You are just chasing a drunk-induced vision.
Jounouchi: You're one to talk, Honda. Tell me; how many times have you tried to woo Miho?
Honda: That was never proven!
Jounouchi: Answer my question.
Honda: Screw you!
Jounouchi: Whadeva…
Honda: Don't make me kick your ass!
Jounouchi gets up from his chair and walks away
Honda: Jounouchi? Where are you going?
Jounouchi: Does it matter to you?
Honda: Yes…
Jounouchi: *sighs* God, you're dumb… Can I just go to the bathroom?
Honda: oh… By all means.
Jounouchi: I thought so…
Jounouchi (thinking): Jackass…
Jounouchi: Damn! I think I pulled a muscle!
-Miho & Anzu's Room-
Anzu is putting hair curlers in before bed. Miho is just staring out the window (for God knows what reason)
Anzu: Miho?
No answer
Anzu: Earth to Miho?
Miho: Anzu, what's wrong?
Anzu: You were in some sort of trance. You okay?
Miho: I should be.
Anzu: Okay… Well, good night.
Miho: Anzu-Chan?
Anzu: Something's on your mind, Miho. Spill it; and it better not be some ridiculous request!
Miho: I feel like we're being watched.
Anzu: I'm starting to get that vibe, too. We better close the blinds and windows. Shouldn't take any chances.
Both Anzu and Miho close all blinds windows and lock the doors
Miho: One of us should take up guard duty in shifts.
Anzu: Good idea. Miho, you start first. Then I'll take from 3:00-8:30.
Miho: You should start first.
Anzu: No, you're harder to wake up. And also, you're the loudest of the both of us.
Miho: ok… If you say so…
Knocks at door
Akiba: Evera thing aright in-a there?
Anzu opens the door
Anzu: Oh, Mr. Akiba. We'll be fine.
Akiba: If you-a need a-something; you know where-a-to find me.
Anzu: We'll bear it in mind.
Anzu shuts the door. Akiba smirks evilly
Kaiba (Thinking): Sweet dreams Anzu. Don't let the leeches bite.
Miho is suddenly pale and frightened
Anzu: Let me guess, a spider.
Miho: Worse; LEECHES!
Anzu: They're disgusting!
Miho: Miho's getting the hell out of here!
Miho tries to open the door but it's been sealed shut
Akiba is seen outside the castle with a welding torch and mask He takes it off and takes off the disguise
Kaiba: Let's see how our little Mermaid is doing.
Kaiba pulls out his cell phone and dials a particular number and is watching what had happened with Ariel
Kaiba: "THE SNAKE HAS LEFT THE BARREL"
Ursula: Consider it done.
-Meanwhile with Ariel-
Ariel has been crying for some time. The only thing that she had managed to get before she left were Eric's DM cards, her beloved Avalon Warrior card, the Armageddon Dragon and a tiny piece of the Prince statue that once brought her joy for the short amount of time she had it.
*: Dear child we can help you.
Somehow, Yugi found himself underwater. Was he dreaming or--?
Yugi: Who is she?
Ariel: My father treats me horribly.
*: We know someone who can help.
Yugi didn't like the sound of the eels smooth-talking her
Yugi (thinking): Who's this person?
Ariel: I don't understand.
*: Would we lie to you?
*: I'm Flotsam. And this is my brother Jetsam. We're your friends.
Jetsam: And friends look out for each other, right?
Flotsam: The mistress is waiting. Ursula-Sama can heal your broken heart.
Sebastian: NO ARIEL!
Sebastian: Ursula is the UMI KAPPA! She'll--
Ariel: Tell my father where I went; and I'll kill you for sure!
Horrible creatures with sadden looks and undead-like moans were all over the abyssal cave. One of them tried to pull her down and a few followed suit but she managed to fight them off.
Flounder: Are you--
Ariel: Yes, I'm sure about this Flounder. Whatever happens, stay close to me.
Yugi had soon found himself in the same problem, but one of them pulled him down and it looked like--
Ursula: Come in. Come in; we mustn't linger in door ways. It's quite rude. Not that I don't know anything about that. (sinister laugh) I was cast aside for no reason and left to forage for myself--
Ariel: You tried to take over my Father's throne.
Ursula: That was NEVER Proven! Anyway, you're here for this prince. Not that I blame you though; he is quite a charmer.
Yugi (quietly to Creature): how can i get you out?
Ursula: The only way to get what you want, is to BECOME a human YOURSELF.
Ariel: Can you do that?
Ursula: Of course I can. But this won't just be ANY sort of bargain. This is a YAMI NO GAME!
Ariel: Yami no Game?
Ursula: The rules are quite simple. All you have to do is get ol' princey to fall in love with you. That is; he has to kiss you.
Yugi (thinking): Bleah!
Ursula: Not just any kiss; A Hikari Sealing Heart Kiss. In simple terms, it has to be True Love.
Ariel: That's all I have to do?
Ursula: But first, I'll make you a potion that will grant you Humanity for 3 days. Understand? 3 days. If he does kiss you--
Ursula (thinking): Which he won't…
Ursula: You'll remain a Human as 'my blessing' forever. But if and should you fail you'll turn back to a mermaid; and your Punishment Game; YOU'LL BELONG TO ME!
Sebastian: NO Ariel!
Flotsam and Jetsam strangle hold Sebastian and Flounder
Ursula: Oh and for me to do this, I'll need payment. I can't give you something for nothing.
Yugi (thinking and terrified): This is bad…!
Ariel: But I don't--
Ursula: I'm not asking much, just a token, really. You won't even miss it. What I want from you…
Ursula (sinisterly): …IS YOUR VOICE!
Ariel: My voice?
Ursula: Damn right! No more talking, singing; nothing!
Ariel: If I can't--
Ursula: You got looks, your sexy figure and don't forget your body language! Just sign the scroll and we'll have a done deal!
Yugi finally heard enough and was going to do something about it
Yugi: Don't do it! It's a trap!
One of the creatures had put Yugi in the STF position and another wrapped itself around Yugi's mouth
Ursula: Quiet you! So what's it going to be? You going to roll the dice and try or do you want to run?
Ariel: I'm not running. Give me the scroll!
I hereby decree that I will surrender 1 voice to Umi Kappa Ursula for all eternity in exchange for a chance to become Human. Should I fail; I will -------------------------------------------------
Signed:
X
ArielUrsula: The deal is done!
The cauldron made a horrible ghost-like wail as a ghoulish hand swiftly grabs the inside of Ariel's throat and rips out her voice.
(Note: This is different in the Disney version and if this was owned by 4KIDS it would be like the Disney version)
Yugi wakes up in cold sweat but is awakened by Louie's cooking antics
Jounouchi: Can't ya do anything right?
Louie (French Accent): I've been cooking for years!
Jounouchi: Than what the hell do ya call this crap!
Louie: If you don't-a like, don't eat!
Jounouchi: Ya damn right I ain't eating this shit!
Louie: You want a fight about it!
Jounouchi: I'll kick your ass right now!
Only 7 whacks are heard before Yugi comes out and Louie is out cold
Yugi: Jounouchi, what's going on?
Jounouchi: Stupid chef can't even cook! Look, he burned my breakfast and he even burned my coffee!
Yugi: Oh, ok.
(Yugi runs out the door)
Yugi (thinking): please, let her be ok…
To be Continued…!
A/N: Umi Kappa= Sea Demon or Witch of the Sea depending on the gender.
Ariel is stunned by Ursula's revelation. But out of anything she treasures the most; her voice was the most important thing to her! Yugi has an idea what she wants to do and is scared shitless
A shadow-like image of her shows her slow-running (hey I don't know what to call it, it's my story!)
She follows the two eels to a dark abyssal lair. Sebastian and Flounder soon followed (concerned for her safety of course). They had no idea Yugi was tailing them. He wanted to see this "Umi Kappa" in person.
Ariel glares at him with a look that seemed like she was going to kill him
Leeches are all over the beds
Jounouchi feels a sharp pain in his thigh