Chapter 22: The Question None Can Answer
Yugi groaned as his eyes fluttered open and looked around. He felt weak like all of his strength had been drained from his body. "Ugh...what happened to me...?" he questioned as he attempted to sit up. "You fainted...luckily Marik was there to catch you before you hit the ground," Bloom explained. "We wanted to make sure you were ok so we brought you back home." "...I see I'm sorry for the trouble I caused..." Yugi apologized softly. "Do you remember what happened?" the redhead questioned. "Well...a little...but not much...I was looking for Joey and you when I felt this intense wave of power...the next thing I knew my back was burning...Atem suggested taking over...but I guess it was too much even for him to withstand..." Yugi sighed softly.
"Well, you should try and get some rest. I'm going to go for a walk and try to clear my head for a bit. A lot has happened and I need some time to sort it all out..." Bloom told Yugi. "Alright...please be careful..." Yugi murmured. "Yep! Oh and Marik could you watch over Yugi while I'm gone?" "Of course." Marik murmured before they watched her leave. Yugi turned to look at Marik. "You know Ishizu is worried sick about you...but she also had a feeling that you'd come here..." he admitted. "If I had told her what I was planning you know as well as I do that she'd have tried to stop me. And that I couldn't allow to happen..." "I see..." "Placing that aside I know all too well that there are dangerous forces emerging from the shadows...I don't want my sister involved...not when she needn't be..." Marik told Yugi.
"That...I understand..." Yugi murmured softly with a sigh. "I'd rather avoid getting everyone involved in this whole mess if I can...at least this time, however, we won't be enemies." "About that...I have reason to believe that my dark side was more than just a fabrication of my own making. I'm not quite sure as to what caused it exactly but I do believe that the truth in time will reveal itself..." "That's what I'm afraid of..." Yugi murmured softly.
Meanwhile...
Kaiba parked his bike at the hospital's parking lot and removed his helmet wiping the sweat from his brow. Maybe the heat was getting to him but so was this whole situation. If only he knew more. But wishing and hoping wasn't going to get him anywhere. No, he had to take action if he was to get any answers that made sense. The Ceo entered the building as the nurses whispered and giggled stealing glances at the blue eyed male as he carried the bouquet bloom gave to him. Talk about humiliating. He swore if anyone so much as asked him about them he'd be using the flowers as a murder weapon.
"SETO!" Mokuba exclaimed as he saw his big brother enter the room. "...But what on earth are you carrying?" he questioned as the flowers came into view. "They're a present from Bloom for you Mokuba so don't be getting any funny ideas in that head of yours." Mokuba only chuckled. Too late for that. "Here," Kaiba muttered as he placed them in the vase next to his bed. "Thanks, big bro! But I see I'm not the only one...it looks like you got something too." Mokuba pointed out the choker around Kaiba's neck.
"That's awesome! And it's a blue eyes white dragon! How cool is that!? I sware Bloom has it down! She's smart, pretty and she's got great taste! She's perfect for you Seto!" Mokuba grinned. "What a relief...and here I thought you'd end up a grumpy old man challenging random duelists hunting for Yugi's ghost for the rest of your days!" Mokuba exclaimed only to receive a bop on top of his head. "I hope you know you're not going to get away with that..." Kaiba warned before he grabbed Mokuba in a grapple hold and gave him a nuggie playfully.
"AHHH MERCY MERCY!" Mokuba cried as he laughed. "You were warned." Kaiba reiterated. "Haha! You know Seto the doctors said that I could leave the hospital tonight." "That's good news, Unfortunately, however, the company is still trashed...I'm doing the best I can to clean it up and repair what has been broken." "Aw man, those creeps really did a number on our place..." Mokuba muttered. "I'll say and they'll pay for it the next time I see them..." the CEO muttered as he narrowed his eyes. "That you can be sure of-" Kaiba paused as he felt a wave. It wasn't like anything he'd ever sensed and froze up stunned. "S-Seto!? Seto are you alright Big bro!?" Mokuba cried out with worry before the blue eyed male forced him to get a hold of himself.
"I'm fine Mokuba...I think I'm going to check on things back at the company to see how everything is progressing...I'll be by later to pick you up. I promise." "...A...Alright, big bro...ah say hi to Bloom for me!" Mokuba exclaimed. Kaiba only held up his hand before he left through the door. "Seto...what's wrong with you...?" Mokuba asked softly as concern glistened in his eyes. Kaiba struggled to get out of the building as he held his head. Images flashed in his head before the CEO grasped the brick wall to keep from collapsing. He could hear his heart pounding in his chest. Red shards scattered at his feet with bodies everywhere oozing out blood.
"So here you are!" Ogron's voice echoed from nearby. "My you look to be in quite a bit of pain...doesn't he lads? You know Priest Seto that it'd be a lot easier if you'd just come with us...you're bound to eventually...so why fight destiny?" the redhead mused. "Fate...destiny...what does it matter?" Kaiba muttered. "Just know this...you're about to get your ass kicked...and I don't need a crystal ball to see that..." Kaiba muttered as he revealed the hidden blades in his sleeves and boots. Without hesitation, he charged right for Ogron.
"It's always the same song and dance with you isn't it?" Ogron mocked. "I don't know what you're playing at BUT IT ENDS HERE AND NOW!" the CEO spot. "Oh no Priest...it's only just BEGUN!" Ogron laughed before Gantlos sent Kaiba flying into the building's brick wall with a powerful sonic wave. "GAH!" Kaiba cried as he hit the wall hard nearly knocking the wind out of him. "Men! Capture him! He's weakened now!" Ogron ordered before a smirk slowly manifested on Kaiba's face. "And just who would you be referring to...?" Kaiba questioned before he pressed a button on his wristlet. A humming sound echoed through the air before an sphere of energy gathered into the device on Kaiba's wrist.
"You fools made a fatal mistake in your calculations...you underestimated me...and now you'll pay the price for your ignorance...WHITE LIGHTNING SPHERE!"Kaiba roared and unleashed an imitation of his precious blue eyes' attack. Caught completely off guard Ogron summoned the blade crafted and used it to shield himself from the blast as the Wizards Of The Black Circle all attempted to counter attack with their own abilities. "Clever very clever! But this isn't over!" Ogron spat before Anagan pointed to the empty spot where Kaiba was. "Orgron! He's gone!" he exclaimed. "WELL FIND HIM!"Orgron commanded as he clenched his fist in rage.
Kaiba took his motorcycle and got as far away as he possibly could. At least his prototype for his next generation of gaming bought him some time. But he was equally sure they weren't far behind him. Kaiba ceased his motorcycle in front of the Domino Museum and quickly concealed himself within. What the hell was happening to him?! The CEO stumbled down the stairs as he swayed back and forth. Once he reached the basement he came across the Pharoah's Tablet. Out of breath, Kaiba felt his legs give way and could go no further. "Damn it..." Kaiba cursed under his breath before the shadow of a figure hovered over him. A cloaked figure bent down and gently placed their hand on Kaiba's head. The figure paused as they sensed a strong aura nearby.
"OVER THERE OGRON! I CAN SENSE HIM!" Dumon exclaimed as he flew ahead of the others. "WELL DON'T JUST STAND THERE! GO IN AND GET HIM!" Orgron spat before altogether the Wizards unleashed an attack at the Domino Museum with everything they had and more. Suddenly a powerful barrier manifested around the building without warning and knocked the Wizards Of The Black Circle back with an incredible force. "WHAT THE HELL!? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!?" Ogron demanded before Bloom caught sight of the Wizards attacking the museum. "I don't know what but they're up to something! Whatever it is they aren't getting away with it! WINX BELIEVIX!" Bloom cried out before she transformed and flew up and towards the Wizards. "FIRE ARROW!" the redhead exclaimed and shot at Ogron diverting his attention. "Well Well, gentlemen it seems our little Faerie was the source of that barrier...FINE! THEN WE'LL TEAR HER DOWN ALONG WITH HER PATHETIC FORCEFIELD! GET HER!" Ogron ordered before Bloom's gaze fell upon the barrier. If that wasn't caused by The Wizards Of The Black Circle...then just who DID conjure the forcefield anyways?
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