Here is Chapter 8. Hope you all like it.
Chapter 8
Taking Another Victim
Three weeks later
Monday Afternoon
Tea and Mai were sitting on the floor. Mai seemed spaced out after losing Joey and Serenity. Serenity was like a sister to Mai and Joey. Oh and Joey was more than just a friend a friend to Mai. Thought Tea. She looked directly at Mai who looked like she lost consciousness after losing Joey and Serenity's funeral. Mai looked out the window of Tea's house. "Joey." Said Mai. She continued to look up and started crying. Tea comes to Mai's side and comforts her. Mai seemed to be losing control. Poor Mai. Who would kill Joey and Serenity without and leave without a trace. Tea released let go of Mai as soon as Mai drifted to sleep. Tea felt something wet on her arm and gasped. Mai's been cutting herself. This is serious I'll have to call a center where Mai can stay. Tea got up, reached for the phone, and dialed the number for the center.
Monday Night
Mai should be fine and safe at the center. I don't get has been happening with my friends. It's like someone has a list and killing us off one by one. Tea got up from the floor of her house and looked down at her rare item. She was about to go make some breakfast, but stopped as soon as she made it to the kitchen door. Ever since we found these items, things have been odd. First off, there were the dreams, and then there were the missing items, and now my friends. When if this is the curse I was warned of. Tea gulped and thought of Joey, Tristan, and Serenity who were gone. If this is a curse then why go after Serenity. She never touched- WAIT A MINUTE! Tristan gave her the item, which was my idea to give her. Tea put her hands up to her face. So this all my fault. I'm the one who is responsible for my friends death. Joey, Serenity, Tristan. I'll have to fix this before this curse takes me and Mai both out. Tea grabbed her phone and jacket and started calling the airport for a ride back to Egypt. Mai should be safe in that center nothing is going to touch her. Since I caused this mess, I'm going to fix this by returning this item in that tomb. She locked her door, ran to her car, and drove off to the airport.
In the shadows was Atem who smiled as the girl ran into her car. You can run dear Tea, but you will not escape your fate. You will soon join your friends don't you worry. "Pharaoh." Said a man with a golden eye. "What is it, Aknadin?" Said Atem. He turned to looked at Aknadin. Aknadin bowed his head. "We have found Mai Valentine. Shall we continue with our plan?" Asked Aknadin. Atem smiled at his servant. "Yes and we shall use Joey to get Mai to come outside." Said Atem. A young looking girl with long brown hair stepped up. "And what about Tea. She still has the Millennium Puzzle." Said the girl. "Don't worry I'll get to her soon." Said Atem. "Now let's go visit our next victim." Said Atem. As soon as Atem said them they were gone without a trace.
Center of Hope
Mai sat at the center in her room and looked out her window. She was on the second floor of the building. Oh Joey I miss you so much. "Mai." Said a voice that sounded familiar. Mai turned around to see where that voice came from. Then she saw a figure in her room. This must be the doctor who was coming to check on me. Thought Mai. The man came out of the shadows to reveal a smiling blond boy. "JOEY." Screamed Mai. She ran to Joey and hugged him tight. If I'm dreaming then I do not want to wake up. Thought Mai. A tear came down her cheek. "I have come for you, Mai." Said Joey. He smiled at Mai. Joey picked up Mai and carried her outside. The nurses and doctors seemed not to notice the two in fact it seemed that the center was frozen in time. The two were finally outside and then a bright light hit Mai.
Mai woke up to find it dark. She got up and stood up. "Where am I?" Said Mai. A voice came behind her. "Welcome to the Shadow Realm." Said a girl's voice. Mai turned to see Mana. "Who are you?" Asked Mai. She was terrified at her new surroundings. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mana. The one who will take you like your three friends where taken." Mai looked wide eye at Mana. "Why would you do that?" Asked Mai. Mana giggled at what she said. "Isn't it oblivious? You and your friends took the Millennium Items now you all will suffer the curse." Said Mana. "Joey, Serenity, Tristan." Said Mai. "Don't worry you'll joined them soon as I beat you at a game and once I beat you Tea will be next." Said Mana. Mai snapped out of her thoughts. "YOU WILL NOT BEAT ME NOR WILL YOU TAKE ME OR MY FRIEND TEA!" AND YOU WILL PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID TO MY FRIENDS! Yelled Mai. This is may be Tea's fault, but she does not deserve this punishment. None of us do. Thought Mai. She raised her fist almost getting ready to have a boxing match. Mana giggled as if she was not threatened. "I won't take Tea. "The pharaoh will be the one to take her. Did you also know that I am one of the pharaoh's magician I was known as Dark Magician Girl." Said Mana. She started to change into a magician outfit that fitted her best.
Domino Airport
Tea got on the plane to Egypt. I can't believe that nearly all my friends are gone because of me. Well me and Mai are the only ones left so I'll return this Item to where it belongs. No one else is going to suffer the fate that Tristan, Joey, and Serenity had suffered. Little did she know that she was wrong.
Mana came to where Atem was and smiled. "So did you get Mai." Said Atem Mana waved for a woman to come forward and the woman came forward with an evil smile on her face. "Very good Mana and now let's head for Egypt for the one who caused us to awaken." Said Atem. As he said the word 'Egypt' everyone, who followed pharaoh and his brother, vanished out of thin air as if they were never there.
Here is Chapter 8. Hope you all enjoyed it. I'll put up Chapter 9 as soon as I can.