Note to readers: Hey guys! So I changed the lore just slightly to fit the storyline better but I am trying to stick to the original lore as much as a possibly can for both series. You know before Nick screwed Winx Club up. ANYWAYS! Chapter 12: Everybody!
Chapter 12
The Heart Of The Cards
"Omnomnom..." Joey munched away at the donuts on the plate in front of him. He was NEVER one to let a tasty glazed pastry to go uneaten. One after the other helping himself to the ones Bloom didn't bother to touch. Actually, the redhead was afraid that the blonde might choke. "Too yummy...can't stop..." Joey uttered in between shoving the donuts. "Yeah but you're getting sprinkles all over your face." Bloom partly cracked a smile as Joey paused to wipe the rainbow specks from his cheeks. "Oops." he chuckled with a broad grin. It was nice to see Bloom smile if only a little. "There you go." Bloom giggled once the blonde vanquished the last of the residuals with a sweep of his tongue. "So what is Yugi up to? He's been outside for awhile now, hasn't he?" "Yeah but dats normal. Yug talks ta himself all da time. Ya see that Millenium puzzle Yugi wears around his neck, a spirit lives inside it...well it WAS gone but now its back I guess...UH anyways! Yug bonded with da spirit who is actually a Pharoah. Weird am I right?"
"A little but I've seen stranger things believe it or not. Still, it is interesting." Bloom admitted. "Enough bout dat I wanna hear more about how ya grew those wing tings and used sparkly lookin powers! I tink dat is da most AWESOME ting I EVER saw and I've seen ALOTA stuff!" Joey exclaimed. "Well I guess the cats out of the bags...you see the thing is...is that I'm not exactly human...i'm a Faerie. From a planet known as Sparks." the redhead murmured as Joey only stared at her. "Uh...um ok...dats a little odd but I get it...so why'd ya come here?" the blonde questioned. Bloom took a moment to look outside the window as she gently pushed a stray hand of hair behind her ear.
"I had a dream...or maybe it was vision...either way I saw people battling with monsters I'd never seen before. They seemed to come from these stone tablets...two people, in particular, were in the dream...though I couldn't see their faces..." Bloom told Joey. "I was there watching only I had snow white hair...I couldn't explain it...but then I saw it the Blue Eyes White Dragon! And get this I was within it! Flying into one of the figures! Before my very eyes, there was this darkness! A laughter echoed with a chilling voice...then this greenish blue light appeared...items of gold emerged...everything after that just goes black..." Bloom sighed softly. "Yikes...I feel like meh head has been put on spin cycle..." Joey groaned as he felt his brain about to implode. "Tell me about it...when I tried to learn the meaning of this dream I was told to seek out The Blue Eyes White Dragon. Which was given to me in the letter I received advising me to come here on Earth...to Domino City...and since I came here Joey I have this feeling that I'm meant to be here...even stronger now than when I first came and met all of you...but...I just can't shake this...voice within me telling me that something even worse than before is approaching...and it's scaring me..." The redhead confessed as tears brimmed in her eyes.
"Aw Bloom no need ta get bummed out! We'll tink a somethin!" Joey comforted her. "Thanks, Joey..." Bloom murmured as she wiped her eyes before Yugi came back inside and walked over to the redhead. "Bloom." Yugi began. "The Pharoah...I mean Atem would like to speak with you. If that's alright." "Sure Yugi." the Faerie murmured and followed him outside. Yugi paused and looked around for a moment. "Alright. I think this will be fine. Alright, Atem...I'm letting you take over..." the blonde murmured before the puzzle illuminated leaving none but Yami Yugi in its wake. Bloom couldn't help but stare as the Pharoah opened his eyes slowly and greeted her with a friendly and warm smile. Ok, he was definitely much nicer than she first thought he would be. Atem however nearly was breath taken at how similar Bloom looked to Kisara. It was no wonder his former priest's reincarnation was drawn to her.
"Please do not be afraid. I mean you no harm. My name is Atem and I know of your kind Faerie. Kind hearted and brave creatures that seek to protect the world from harm. Back when my father was Pharoah one, in particular, sought to bring Egypt and the Magical Realm together. It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance Bloom princess of Sparks..." Bloom gasped as her eyes widened. "Uh, Y-Yeah it's a pleasure to meet you too your majesty!" Bloom exclaimed and quickly bowed herself before something occurred to her. "Wait...you know who I am?..." the redhead questioned. "I can sense it...the power of the Dragon Fire burning within your heart...you bear much resemblance to your sister Daphne who once too carried the flame..." Atem murmured. "...You knew Daphne? You knew my big sister?..." "Indeed I did...there wasn't anyone in our kingdom who didn't know the Faerie that bonded our worlds together...on the day of your birth she couldn't stop talking about you and dragged me over to Sparks just to see you. You were absolutely adorable." Atem smiled warmly as Bloom's cheeks reddened embarrassed.
"Just HOW old are you anyways!?" Bloom cried out only to have the Pharoah chuckle as a response. "Old enough we'll leave it at that. Putting memories aside I heard that you too have faced the accused Wizards Of The Black Circle..." Atem muttered as the redhead frowned. "Yes, I have...not too long ago...I'm gonna guess maybe a year...it was a difficult fight and one that wasn't without sacrifice..."Bloom confessed. "Wait you said too does that mean-" "I'm afraid so Bloom...I also faced them thousands of years ago...they were the ones who I believe brought the Minimum spell book to our kingdom." "...I've heard of many kinds of spell books but not that one...I wonder if Miss Faragonda would know about it..." the Faerie pondered. "Who?" "Oh, our teacher back when we went to Alfea...a school for Faerie's...uh back to the Egypt thing I DID have a question about the game that Yugi and Kaiba seem to be obsessed with." the redhead spoke up.
"Go on." the Pharoah told her. "It seems only fair that you, in turn, ask questions as well. I imagine you have many." "Ok well here's the thing..." Bloom began. "When I first played the game of Duel Monsters I felt like there way something more to it you know? Like the cards themselves were alive," she told him. "Every card contains a spirit of a creature...one spirit can bond with a chosen person or a duelist may bond with many of the cards in his deck...it is this connection that is what true Duelist's know as "The Heart Of The Cards"..." Atem explained to the Faerie. "...The heart of the cards...huh..." Bloom murmured softly. "Yes. Just as you rely on your Winx to guide you and protect those dear to you...like Daphne did to protect you, Bloom...I always did admire her courage...it too gave me what I need most as a ruler to protect my own people..." the Pharoah told her before Joey stuck his head out the door.
"Hey! Guys! Mokuba's woken up!" Joey called out to Bloom and Atem. "Alright! Thanks! Be there in a minute Joey!" Bloom called back with a smile. "That's awesome! I'm so glad Mokuba's really ok..." "It is all thanks to you...I suppose this ends our conversation for now. Let us see how Kaiba and Mokuba are doing shall we?" "Yeah, you bet!" Bloom told the Pharoah before they went to Mokuba's recovery room. As expected Kaiba was sitting faithfully by his little brother's side. "Hey, guys." Mokuba murmured with a smile as his eyes lit up seeing Bloom. "Bloom you came too! But you didn't have too. I mean aren't you still getting ready for school." the younger Kaiba brother questioned. "And miss visiting my favorite little buddy? No way!" Bloom laughed and gave Mokuba a warm hug him hugging her back. Atem couldn't help but notice the expression on Kaiba's face as he stared at the two. There was happiness yet pain lingering in his eyes. From him, it was futile to attempt to hide anything. Slowly Kaiba rose from his seat and walked outside of the door. He needed to be alone.
"Hey! Where's rich boy goin!?" Joey questioned before Bloom noticed the CEO leave through the doors. "I dunno...but he's probably had a rough day let's just leave him alone..." the redhead suggested before Atem followed Kaiba outside. Before the Yami Yugi could even open his mouth Kaiba beat him to it. "Save it...I don't want to hear anything from you...especially when you just up and left without EVEN settling the score between us...so why should I bother listening to you now?" Kaiba muttered. "You certainly know how to hold a grudge..." the Pharoah murmured with a heavy sigh. "So glad you noticed...now do me a favor and leave me alone..." the blue eyed male spat coldly. "...She looks like her...doesn't she? Kisara..." Atem pointed out before Kaiba turned around flustered. "W-What does that have to do with ANYTHING!?" "I'd say enough from the look on your face old friend..." the Pharoah murmured softly. The blue eyed male bit down hard on his lip.
"Like it even matters! She's got a blonde muscle headed brute of a boyfriend!" Kaiba spat. "Either way I'm going to make sure he know who he's dealing with! I'm going to have him put his deck where his mouth is! Better than fighting like a common thug..." "...If I didn't know any better Kaiba...i'd think you were actually jealous of Sky..." "ME?! Jealous? HA! That's a poor joke if I ever heard one...I just want to put that wannabe surfer boy in his place and teach him a little respect while I'm at it..." the CEO scoffed. As if he could ever be jealous of that prick. "I see...but Kaiba...dueling him is one thing but Bloom will not be swayed by power alone..." Atem warned. "Hmph..." "If you seek her affection than you must reveal to her your heart Kaiba..." the Pharoah murmured softly. Now, this was amusing. "Since when did you become the Pharaoh of romance?" the CEO chuckled with a smirk.
"It's merely friendly advice from one friend to another...it's, not Bloom I'm worried about in this fight...Kaiba..." Atem murmured. Bloom could handle herself but this power that Kaiba had was terrifying. "How sweet...but I don't need YOUR concern...after what those bastards did to Mokuba I'll sure as hell make them sorry they even messed with my little brother or me..." "You cannot defeat them alone Kaiba!" the Pharoah exclaimed. Though he knew there was little chance of the blue eyed male taking his words to heart. "You have yet to understand JUST how dangerous these Wizard's truly are! I've fought them! I know that you don't remember but so did you...protecting a child of red hair...a baby girl..." Atem told Kaiba who only paused as he looked at the Pharoah with disbelief.
"If you refuse to heed my word then go to the place where you unearthed my puzzle and put on the millennium necklace!" "UTTER NONSENSE YUGI!" Kaiba spat angrily as his body trembled. But there was a part of him that DID believe him. Without another word, Yami Yugi left leaving Kaiba alone. The CEO gasped as he saw visions of the golden figure passing to him a baby with red hair and blue eyes. She was saying something to him but he couldn't make it out. Then another vision of him guarding a cradle unleashing some kind of power which fused with his Millenium rod three beings emerging from it. It flashed over and over in his head until his senses overwhelmed him and collapsed hitting the floor with a violent thud. "KAIBA!" was all he could hear echoing in the darkness. "Strength of Life..." Bloom whispered as she placed her hand on Kaiba's chest before she lifted his head and placed it in her lap.
A soft groan emerged from the CEO's lips before he opened his eyes slowly only to see Bloom hovering above him. "Hey, how are you feeling?" Bloom asked Kaiba softly. "...I've been better.." he muttered. "You must've been under der a lot of stress. But hey this outta make you feel better! Mokuba's gonna make a full recovery! Isn't that great?" "...Yeah, I'm glad to hear that..." he murmured with a small smile. "...And...I'm sorry for losing my temper earlier...and causing you to fight with your boyfriend. I'll call off the duel. It was a stupid idea anyways." Kaiba told Bloom. The redhead paused before she smiled. "I wouldn't say that. Actually, I was kinda looking forward to watching you Duel...you know against someone who's not me. As long as it's a friendly match without using your fists. I think I'd be a blast! Besides...I don't want to move out of your place...that is...if you'll still let me stay with you and Mokuba after all of this...I'd understand if you'd rather not though..." Bloom murmured softly.
Kaiba paused as he listened to her and slowly sat up. "Well, then I guess I'd better put on a good show if you're cheering for MY victory." the blue eyed male smiled. Bloom felt her heart skip a beat as she looked at the CEO surprised. Up until now, she had seen him only smirk but this was the very first time she saw him smile. "Yeah! That's the spirit!" Bloom exclaimed and gave him a hearty pat on the back taking Kaiba by surprise. "...By the way...about what happened before...it's not that I...didn't want to..." the redhead began. "As horrible as that sounds...am I, bad girlfriend...? Even thinking about doing something like THAT with another guy...?" the Faerie asked ashamed.
"...Well, Sometimes you think you know who you want in your life and then meet someone else who you can't seem to picture your life without..." Kaiba murmured softly as Bloom looked into his eyes taken back by such words before Kaiba leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. In that moment the redhead felt a warmth envelope her almost as if he was casting a spell over her. Her heart was beating so fast she couldn't seem to control these emotions swelling inside of her. It was only a matter of moments before the CEO's blue eyes met hers as he withdrew from her forehead. "I'm going to go check on Mokuba..." Kaiba murmured. "A...Alright..." Bloom answered as her voice shook. At that exact moment in time, the Faerie had to ask herself perhaps one of the toughest questions she ever had to. After her quest was finished and she found the answers she had been searching for. Could she leave Domino City and return back home to Sparks? Could she Princess Bloom picture her life without Seto Kaiba CEO and President of Kaiba Corp? Bloom herself was fearing the answer lingering deep within her heart.