Jupiter's_Magic: Here's teh Next Chapter! I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh, Please Review!


Skye plopped down on the couch, head in her hands. Only a day had passed since Alister and Valon left, but already she was absolutely miserable. "Why wouldn't he want me there?" she whispered to herself as tears fell from her face. "I know we weren't on the same page, but still…"

Are you really that bothered by this, Skyler? a deep voice asked quietly.

She looked up sharply at the voice and found that she was now staring face to face with the Dark Magician. "I thought you only appeared in my dreams," she said, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand.

I have my ways, he replied with a half-smile, though it faded to be replaced with concern. Now, About the Raphael getting married thing, why are you upset?

"I don't know. We were in a fight, but he still should have told me…"

You still care for him, then?

"Yes," she said.

Then what are you doing sulking here? Go get him.

She hesitated for one more moment, mulling this over. "You're right," she said at last, rising to her feet determinedly as she started walking towards the stairs, preparing to pack. She paused and looked back at the Dark Magician. "Are you like my Duel Monster Spirit?"

He merely chuckled, dipped his head in confirmation, and vanished from view.


Raphael's Wedding

"If any know of a reason that this man and this woman should not be joined in holy matrimony, please speak now or forever hold your peace," the minister said.

All the guests looked at each other, and when no one spoke the preacher continued, "Do you, Marie Lemarchal, take Raphael to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do" the blonde woman said with a giggle, clinging to his arm. From behind them Alister mimed gagging, and Raphael gave him an exasperated glare from over his shoulder.

"Do you, Raphael, take Marie to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

Raphael paused and looked at his two companions. Alister had the "you're-going-to-regret-this" look on his face, and Valon seemed to be directing his attention everywhere but the altar (preferably the glistening chandelier) . "I—"

He paused, frowning. He could not get himself to say the words. He cleared his throat and tried again; he had to say it, but... "I—"

"Just say it, Raphael," Marie snarled through her teeth, managing to keep her smile.

"Don't!" a voice called out sharply from the back of the church. The church, Raphael and Marie turned to look at the person who spoke. The congregation gasped at the girl.

Alister managed to look surprised and Valon stopped looking around to focus at the back of the church. Raphael was shocked as well, but he managed to say one word.

"Skyler?"


Alister's POV

Seriously? Out of all colors for a tuxedo, she chooses a pink one? That girl has some massive issues. I think with a grimace as I watch the ceremony take place.

"Do you, Marie Lemarchal, take Raphael to be your lawfully wedded husband?" I hear the preacher ask.

"I do," the blond woman said with a giggle, clinging to Raphael's arm. I shuddered and then proceed to mime gagging, the sound just audible enough for Raphael to turn his head and give me an exasperated glare.

Ugh. I don't care what you think, Raphael. Gag me. I looked over at Valon, only to find that he was looking up at the chandelier. I elbowed him in the ribs and he let out a quiet yelp.

"Wha' was tha' for?" he whispered fiercely.

"Pay attention," I whispered back, tipping my head at Raphael's back. The teenager shrugged and focused back on the ceremony, although I can tell he's bored with it.

I calmly looked around the room, and due to my excellent eye sight I noticed a curtain shifting at the back of the church. Since I know that none of the guests would hide in a curtain, I knew that meant only one thing. I hope she makes her move soon.

"Do you, Raphael, take Marie to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

I then turned my sight back onto the ceremony in front of me, watching as Raphael's shoulders tensed. He paused, looking over at us. I gave him a look that said "you're going to regret this and you know it"; I'm pretty sure Valon was directing his attention everywhere but the altar.

Raphael turned back to the preacher and began to say something, but then he stopped talking, clearly hesitating. I heard him clear his throat and try again. "I—"

"Just say it, Raphael," Marie snarled through her teeth.

Witch.

"Don't!" a voice called out sharply from the back of the church. The church, Raphael and Marie turned to look at the person who spoke. The congregation gasped at the girl.

It's about time! I inwardly pump a fist in the air, though I am slightly surprised at her timing. Valon stopped looking around to focus at the back of the church. Raphael was shocked as well, but he managed to say one word.

"Skyler?"


Skye's POV

"Okay. I am officially lost," I said irritably, walking aimlessly around France; I'm pretty sure I've passed the Eiffel Tower for the fifth time now. "I am not going to get anywhere at this rate."

Don't be so quick to doubt yourself , the Dark Magician chided sternly, appearing by my side to walk—er, float—by my side.

"Okay, wise guy. Then you tell me where it is," I retorted, ignoring the confused stares from several people.

Dark Magician just shrugged and continued to follow me. I am not exactly a map of France, Skye.

"Exactly," I said with a heavy sigh "You know,I don't feel right doing this. I am not the kind of girl who should be rudely barging in on a white veiled occasion."

That may be true, but Raphael is not the kind of boy, who would marry the wrong girl. There surely is a reason for this.

"Yeah, but I'm not invited to the wedding and I don't know where the blasted church is."

As I said it, though, I heard a scream from a nearby church and I jerked my head up. A moment later, I smirked. "Huh. I guess I found it."

My Magician shook his head in exasperated amusement. If you excuse me, I'm going back into the deck. There is a sort of bet going on as to how long it takes for –

I held up my hand to stop him. "I don't even want to know. Thanks, dude."

With a final nod and a slight bow, he vanished from view, leaving me to stand at the entrance to the church. "Well, here goes nothing" I muttered, slipping in the door and hoping no one saw me.

Lucky for me, though, the wedding party and guests were already inside; it didn't take much for me to slip into the crowd and blend in. When I heard the same shrill scream I'd heard earlier, I followed it to a back room. Cautiously, I peered around the door to the room, where I found the bride yelling at her bridesmaids.

"Witch," I muttered, grimacing when she let out another indignant squeal. The bride started to stomp over to the door and I bolted, scrambling to find a place to hide; I ended up hiding behind a nearby curtain at the back of the church.

It was not too long after that when I heard the organ start to play a familiar song; to me, it sounded like a death out from behind the curtain, I watched as she floated down in the isle as if she was some pageant queen. Even from here, I can see Raphael grimacing.

I know he wishes it was me, I thought, ducking back behind the curtain when I noticed people turning to look at the bride.

I tuned out most of the wedding from where I was hiding in the curtain, but I came back to reality when I heard the preacher say, "Speak now or forever hold your peace."

This was my chance to stop it from happening, but I couldn't get myself to do it; I didn't know what exactly would happen. What if Raphael really wanted to do this?

I heard the exchanging of vows and prepared myself to hear Raphael's voice, but when I heard nothing and peered back around the curtain I found that he was visibly hesitating. Now was my chance.

"Don't!" I called out, stepping out from behind the curtain. The whole church turned to look for the owner of the voice. I got horrified looks from everyone in the room at my attire (with the exception of Alister and Valon) but I was only looking at Raphael.

"Skyler?" I heard Raphael ask, and I could even see his stunned expression. Marie, however, gave me a look that Medusa would be proud of.

"I thought your grandfather told you not to invite her," she hissed at Raphael, her voice audible because of the silence in the church.

"Can it, Barbie!" I snapped hotly.

"Security!" an elderly man said sharply, whom I was guessing was Raphael's grandfather. I noticed several suit-clad men rise from their places and advance on me—but I was ready for them.

"I wouldn't come closer if I were you," I said with a confident smile. It was then that I felt the presence of my Dark Magician next to me; I glanced at him from the corner of my eyes and saw the glare he was giving to the security men.

"Why not?" asked one man, almost tauntingly.

I snapped my fingers and abruptly two wolves appeared behind me, snarling and showing their sharp, pearly white fangs. "That's why," I replied.

"There are no pets allowed in this church—" began the same elderly gentleman severely.

"Shut it, you old windbag!" I screamed, causing Alister and Valon to burst out laughing. Raphael was obviously trying to control his composure, but a small smirk still was evident on his features. "Relax. I won't be long; five minutes, tops, then I'm gone. Then Barbie over there can go dye her hair, lose more brain cells, and get another boob job."

Marie growled at me, almost snarling.

"Skye," Raphael said quietly, and my eyes went to him. "What are you doing here?"

"Saving you from making the biggest mistake of your life!" I replied, my eyes softening a bit as I gaze at him. "Look Raphael. Your 'family' disowned you once you refused to stay with them; instead, you joined our Doom family," I continued, inwardly smirking at all the horrified expressions at the word 'doom'. I cleared my throat and continued talking.

"They completely cut you off from everything. And now they just want you back in their lives to marry some blonde bimbo – no offense to blonde people, just the skank in the dress. You can't honestly say that you are going to be happy living with Barbie over there, and having your grandpa control everything."

"Skye…" Raphael trailed off, looking conflicted.

"It's your life. I can't control it. If you want to marry Barbie over there, then do it. I can't stop you. Heck, Alister and Valon can't stop this either, let alone Lola and Ember. But remember, you will be giving up the one thing that makes you happy."

I paused as my eyes started tearing up. I was not going to cry, not right now—I wouldn't let that happen. "Living with us back in Domino. Going about our not so normal lives with Ember popping out of the chimney unexpectedly. Valon and Alister constantly pranking each other, with you always stepping in to stop them. Going to the lake, riding the horses, even watching the private relationship between Lola and Alister—"

"There's nothing going on between us!" snapped Alister hotly, his face turning red.

I smiled in spite of myself. "Not the point, Alister. What I'm trying to say is that you're going to be the missing piece in our very, very odd family. But like I said, it's up to you."

I turned to leave, the wolves following obediently at my heels. I looked over my shoulder at the altar, where Raphael was watching me silently. "I guess this will be the last time I'll ever see you; I bet Gramps over there won't let me stop by."

I then directed a scowl at the blonde woman standing beside Raphael. "And you, Miss Bimbo. Don't mess this up with him. He is an excellent man; gentle, caring, kind, and super sweet. I know he will make you happy, and I wish you two the best."

"Aww!" she said, tearing up. "Thank you. You can stay—"

"I overstayed my welcome," I cut over her quietly. "Plus, my cousin is waiting in his private jet for me," I said, finally letting out a sob as I stride out from the hall, almost running out of the church and sitting on the steps the moment I get outside. A single tear fell down my face.

You did a good job, My Dark Magician said comfortingly, appearing next to me.

"It still hurts," I sobbed.

I could feel him put his arm around my shoulder, but due to him being a spirit the attempt failed; I understood the sentiment though and I let out a rueful laugh. "Thanks for trying."


Chapters 22 and 23 were all one huge chapter, but I decided to seperate them. So these past two chapters, Kok helped me with, and I am forever grateful. So for her hard work editing my chapters (which were kinda week before she gave me advice) and what I contributed, Please Review!