Note To Readers: HEY GUYS! I'm back! I got a ton of inspiration while I was on vacation. So I've been working on this chapter extra hard because I know you guys have been waiting awhile. School is starting up again but i'll do my best to keep updating the story! I know that some of you guys were bummed out about the last few chapters. But you can't make the happy and fun moments special without there being many storms. Thanks for your patience and continued support! I LOVE U GUYS! Here's Chapter 65!
Chapter 65: What You Feel Inside...
"HEAVE! HOE!" Raeger cried as he and the guys loaded the carriage with the many containers of food in refrigerated boxes. "Come on guys! There's a lot left to go!" the Guild Master exclaimed as Yugi, Joey, Kaiba, Marik, Duke, Yuri, Bright, Yuki, Cupid and Froste one by one lifted and carried the large boxes forward. "You're pathetic Wheeler...only carrying one box at a time..." Kaiba taunted with a broad grin on his face. "OH YEAH RICH BOY!? I'LL SHOW YA! JOEY AINT'T NO WEAKLIN!" Joey spat as he grabbed several more boxes on top of each other showing off his true strength.
"Oh yeah...you sure showed me..." Kaiba snickered. "What an idiot..." Nanala muttered nearby as she watched the boys hard at work. "You COULD help you know. This isn't exactly easy." Froste muttered as he picked up yet another box. "Now why would a pretty faerie like me get involved in something so obviously men's work...?" the Pyre Faerie mused. "...Nevermind..." Froste gave up as his eyes crossed before he paused as he saw Yugi struggling with the huge box filled with containers of food.
"Shortie boy is falling down...falling down...shortie boy is falling down...I wonder if he's a chick..." Nanala sang as she swung her legs backs and forth giggling as the scarlet eyed male struggling. Atem only shot the Pyre Faerie a glare. "Uh oh I think I made him mad..." Nanala playfully stuck out her tongue. {I'm sorry Yugi that I can't help...if only I were able to become solid rather than just a spirit...} Atem apologized.
"I-It's not your fault...I just wish that I WAS stronger...but I can handle...this...ugh..." Yugi offered a smile though Atem could tell he was struggling just to move. "Woah there little guy! Why don't you let ME help you out there?" Xuri offered and grabbed hold of the other end. "Thanks a lot!" Yugi smiled in gratitude before they both made their way to the carriage. Raeger counted the boxes just to make sure that everything was accounted for.
"Anyone know how we got roped into this bullshit in the first place!?" Duke exclaimed irritably. "Because we can't possibly let all the pretty ladies get their hands dirty." Cupid teased. Yuki cleared his throat. "Actually...as men anatomically we are able to lift a heavier mass than the average female..." Yuki spoke up. "All except maybe one..." Marik muttered as his eyes shifted towards Yugi whom just arrived with the last box. The poor guy was nearly blue in the face with exhaustion. Atem was just relieved Yugi wasn't crushed. "Where are the girls anyway?" Yugi asked as he wiped the sweat from his brow. "I think I saw them still in the house." Bright pointed out.
Stella had all the girl's lined up as she stared at them with a hardened gaze. "Casual...formal...ugh I can't make up my mind!" Stella cried as she felt her frustration rising as Nanala appeared beside the girls. "Miss Priss is still at it I see..." the Pyre faerie observed as the girls kept changing outfit after outfit. "Stella can you PLEASE make up your mind?!" Techna cried annoyed. "We've already been here for nearly a half an hour!" "I can get it!" Stella insisted. "Alright...just...TRY to keep it simple please..." Bloom pleaded. "The last thing we want to do is make Bright late for his OWN party." the redhead told her best friend.
"Uh yeah! I think I know that! But first impressions are WAY important!" "So is being on time." Techna reminded the blonde. "I don't believe the term fashionably late is proper manners in this case." "...You do realize you're speaking to the queen of late don't you?" Musa giggled. "Laugh all you want when I come up with the perfect look you'll be apologizing. You'll see..." Stella flashed a cocky grin. "Which will be when again?" Layla teased.
"Not TOO wild! But something pretty yet...practical...I can't walk in eight-inch heels. Um, Cute yet Elegant maybe?" Roxy tried. "It is a royal birthday party after all." Flora offered a smile. "So something like..." Stella began before she used her powers to transform the girls into ball gowns with a glittered satin covering and 3D butterflies to fly around it. Nearly all the girl's eyes lit up.
"Stella it's perfect! A wonderful choice for Aura's theme of spring." Bloom exclaimed. "And I just love the butterflies!" "Told you i'm good." Stella giggled before the doors opened and the boys got themselves an eye full of candy. Utterly speechless almost. "So? What do you think?" Bloom asked as she playfully twirled around. "You just want to hear me say it don't you?" Kaiba muttered with a hidden smirk. "Maybe." Bloom giggled. "It looks good on you..." the CEO finally confessed as his cheeks slightly reddened. "I thought you'd like it." the redhead smiled before she rewarded him with a kiss on his right cheek.
Joey was far too distracted by Flora to even comment on his embarrassment. "Wow...Flora, you look...I mean...wow..." the blonde swallowed hard as he just looked at the Faerie of Nature. Flora blushed embarrassed herself as they gazed into each other's eyes. "Thank you...you're so sweet..." Techna only frowned. "Stella I hardly see how THIS is practical." the faerie of technology muttered. "...It suits you..." Yuki murmured softly as he averted his eyes with tinted blush. "Oh you think so?...T...Thank you...I think..." Techna offered a smile in return.
"Ooo Well Well! What do we have here!?" Stella giggled as she watched the two before she watched Duke "Amature..." the dice master teased Yuki as he approached Roxy cutting Raeger off as he got too close. "You're lookin good Roxy!" Duke complimented working his charm. "Oh...uh thanks, Duke..." the faerie of animals dryly answered. Afterwards, she went around him and went over to Raeger. "Well, THAT had to be a blow to the playboy's ego..." Nanala teased. "Shut up!" Duke spat as the Pyre Faerie only giggled. "I'll say...looks like she's interested in someone else." Froste agreed with a small smirk.
"Hey, Raeger." Roxy offered a smile. Poor Raeger felt his face nearly turn bright red. He tugged at his collar as he tried to speak. But the words just wouldn't seem to come out. Unfortunately, his silence only made Roxy feel even more self-conscious than she already did. The Guild Master couldn't believe his luck! "He seems to be having a rather difficult time..." Marik muttered. "Yep! Yep!" Cupid agreed. "Oh! Cutie pie 5 o clock!" the redhead grinned and playfully gave the TombKeeper a shove towards Layla.
"H-HEY!" Marik spat before he heard the faerie of the water's voice. "W-Woah!" Layla cried as she nearly tripped. "Watch it!" Marik exclaimed and caught Layla. "This is exactly why I don't wear dresses," she muttered. "Are you alright?" the Tombkeeper asked the darkly skinned faerie. "Yeah, thanks to you I am." Layla offered a smile. "Are you guys done loading the carriage yet?" We just finished actually." "Good I knew you'd keep the others in line." Layla teased with a giggle. "And here I thought you wouldn't approve of my methods." Marik teased back. "Very funny." the darkly skinned faerie laughed.
"Oh? I thought whips were out lawed?" Xuri grinned broadly. "Haha very funny." Bright dryly laughed and bopped the vampire on the head. Xuri only chuckled. "PHEW!" Yugi sighed as he took a breather as Atem approached him and got down to Yugi's level. {Are you alright? If you're tired I can take over if it's too much for you. You need only say the word...or has your pain come back...?} the Pharoah questioned as he fussed over the scarlet eyed male.
"N-No! I'm perfectly fine really!" Yugi insisted as his face reddened. {You're certain?} "Yes really...i'm sorry if I worried you...but I assure you nothing's wrong. I'm just tired is all." {Alright...I believe you...} Atem gave in. "Lovers quarl?" Cupid teased with a grin. Yugi shook his head furiously. "Just kidding." the redhead snickered. "You all look fantabulous...if I must say so myself." Cupid chuckled. "Thanks. It's not exactly MY style...but for a formal attire it's not terrible." Musa admitted. "So I guess we all can head out now." Bloom smiled. "Good work everyone!" "Alright! Everyone in the carriage!" Raeger called before everyone got inside of it packed tightly. Bloom sitting in Kaiba's lap.
"And just what do you think you're doing?" Kaiba questioned. "It's more comfortable this way." Bloom teased him. "Oh is it now? I wonder why that is?" the CEO teased back before she playfully flicked his forehead. "Bloom seems to be in much higher spirits now...i'm glad..." Flora smiled. "Yep. Though I can't exactly understand how...she was all depressed last night wasn't she? I dun get it..." Joey scratched his head. "Use your imagination moron...you'll figure it out eventually...even your brain isn't THAT small...I think...anyway..." Nanala teased. The girls only smiled. As if they were sharing a secret all to themselves.
"HEY! NO FAIR! COME ON SPILL DA BEANS! " Joey cried. "Instead of analyzing relationships we should be focusing on our task ahead. Finding The Gems Of Destiny..." Techna interrupted. "That's easy! I can spot a gem stone a mile away!" Stella flipped her hair in Bright's face. Xuri chuckled. "Ugh...I don't believe it will be THAT easy..." the prince informed them. "They've been hidden throughout ALL of the worlds for many...many years...though if you want in my palace in Aura we have a replica of the complete collection of the gems...if my father will allow you to see it that is." Bright told them.
"Key word being IF...your old man isn't exactly the most giving person in all the known worlds." Xuri pointed out. "Though...technically your father isn't present in the kingdom...it'd be a simpler task to just show them without asking..." the vampire admitted. "I can't do that!" Bright cried horrified. "They may be replica's but they're STILL a precious family treasure!" "Yeah and sometimes it's necessary to break the rules." Xuri countered.
"It sounds pretty incredible..." Roxy began. "Maybe it would give them some clues as to where to look for the real ones!" the faerie of animals suggested. "With our new Celestix power we should be able to sense them! At least that's what Undine told us." "Let's just try to take it one day at a time." Raeger offered a smile. "Eventually an answer with present itself." Yugi only frowned. "Yeah but...the more time we allow to pass..." he began. {The more formidable our enemies will become...} Atem finished. "Mmm..." Yugi nodded softly. "After all...we still don't know who wiped out Dawnshire..."
"HEY! The Important thing to do is to keep on SMILING!" Cupid grinned as he stood up. Though doing so he lost his balance ready to fall out of the wagon. "W-WOAH!" the redhead cried. "CUPID!" Musa exclaimed and quickly grabbed him and pulled him back in. "Phew...that was a CLOSE one!" Cupid exclaimed. "No kidding..." the faerie of music sighed relief. "Let's NOT do that again," Bloom told him as he only chuckled and scratched his head nervously slightly embarrassed. "My bad," he admitted. It was only a matter of moments before the party finally passed through the gate and emerged into Aura's Kingdom.
Fireworks shot through the air welcoming the Prince and the others. As confetti flew through the atmosphere. Shouts of joy and bliss at the return of their beloved leaders. Bright smiled as he waved at them with a sweet smile. However, not all of it was a warm welcome as Xuri could feel the eyes of pure hatred burn into his skin as they passed by. To them, he was like a Blight to Aura and their Prince. The citizens didn't even have to open their mouths to inflict their curse upon the vampire.
"This was a mistake...I shouldn't have come after all..." Xuri uttered as his voice shook. The vampire began to stand before he felt Bright grasp his arm tightly. Not a word exchanged as Bright's blonde hair covered the expression upon his face. Kaiba only narrowed his eyes. "So that's it then? You're just going to allow those bastards to bully you out of the kingdom? On YOUR best friend's birthday party?" the CEO muttered. "If that's your choice...then I can't stop you...however...will you turn away every time your name is cursed? Not everything in the world is pleasing to the eye...BUT SEEKING THEIR PERMISSION TO LIVE IS NOT THEIR CALL TO MAKE!" Kaiba yelled out loudly with anger and fury as he stood up on the carriage as he glared at all those at looked down upon the vampire.
"Kaiba..." Xuri murmured as he looked at him almost in shock. Joey groaned as he scratched at his hair before he spoke up as well. "Dis is gonna kill meh ta say dis...but I agree with rich boy...ya can't go runnin every time someone feels like ya don't belong, take it from meh. If ya do then you'll be runnin all ya life!" Joey exclaimed. "...I want you here...doesn't that matter...to you at all...?" Bright asked softly. Xuri only narrowed his eyes as he looked at Bright torn.
"I REFUSE TO HAVE YOU LEAVE ME AGAIN!" Bright cried out as his eyes nearly flooded with tears grasping onto the vampire's sleeve even tighter. "...Please, Xuri...i'm begging you..." the Prince's voice trembled. "...Damn it Bright..." Xuri muttered before he let out a heavy sigh. "Alright...you win..." the vampire gave in unable to ignore the desperation glistening in his best friend's eyes. Yugi's eyes lit up as he smiled. "Thanks, Joey...Kaiba..." the scarlet eyed male thanked them. "Whatever...it was annoying watching them...but I guess EVEN idiots can be helpful sometimes." Kaiba snickered. Joey narrowed his eyes.
"DON'T YA START WITH MEH! I'LL KNOCK DAT SMIRK RIGHT OFF YA FACE!" Joey spat back. "Sure you will...when dogs fly..." Kaiba muttered. "GRRR HEY!" "Ok, you two break it up!" Bloom cried out finally. "Let's just focus on helping Raeger alright?" "HMPH!" Joey and Kaiba both turned away from the other as the carriage ceased movement. Slowly the party began to unload the boxes within. "Joey, could you give me a hand?" Flora asked as Joey hurried over and got the other end. "Sure thing!" the blonde grinned and helped her unload the containers. In between, he even picked up a flower and gave it to her. Flora smiled and smelled it as did Joey before he sneezed. Flora just giggled softly before she helped him up.
"Awww does the puppy dog like flowers?" Kaiba taunted as Joey's face lit up three shades of red. "S-SHUT IT KAIBA !" the blonde yelled before Kaiba paused as Bloom placed a flower in Kaiba's hair. "You've got to be kidding me..." Kaiba groaned as he found himself flustered. Duke and Joey started to burst out laughing. "You look so cute." Bloom giggled. "Yeah right..." the blue eyed male muttered turning red himself.
"Do they have a death wish?" Marik questioned before seeing Kaiba's aura darken. "Go ahead...make a joke I DARE you..." the CEO hissed as venom dripped from his every word. "Can you guys stop yapping and start unpacking?" Layla told the guys. "We were just about to do that," Marik swore. "Right..." Layla giggled as she looked at the tomb keeper skeptically. "It's not exactly easy to move around in dresses." "Hmm, i'd have thought that would have been obvious..." Yuki muttered. "Sometimes the simplest things can be overlooked...in fact..." Techna began before she jumped in the air as a sudden gasp escaped from Stella's lips.
"OH MY GOSH! LOOK AT THESE GIFTS!" Stella squealed with delight. "You must be WAY popular to have received so many! There are piles and piles of them!" the faerie of the sun and moon giggled. "Yep that's Bright for you," Xuri grinned. "Loved by all...that's why I didn't want to come here..." "Xuri!" Bright cried. "Geeze you're SO...SO...Frustrating..." the prince groaned upset. Even if it was a joke. "Hmm, I can't tell if they like each other or hate another..." Roxy admitted. "It's complicated." Raeger sighed. Roxy blushed softly before she looked at Raeger helping him set up the table.
"I can see that." Roxy giggled. "So um...what do you think...of my dress...you haven't had the chance to say anything yet..." the faerie pointed out. "Do you think it's too much?" "N-No...Not at all, in fact, I-" Raeger paused as Yugi called him over. "WAIT! DON'T MOVE A MUSCLE!" the Guild Master cried as he eyed Yugi's hands on the souffle. Yugi squeaked as he froze in place. Roxy only groaned in frustration before Bloom noticed her and made her way over to Roxy with the silverware.
"What's the matter, Roxy? Is everything alright?" Bloom questioned. "Well...kinda..." Roxy sighed. "Come on now. You know you can talk to me about anything." "Well ok but you have to PROMISE to keep this just between us." "Of course Roxy." Bloom smiled softly. "I'm...REALLY into Raeger..." Roxy admitted as her face nearly lit up. "Oh! It's so embarrassing saying that out loud!" the faerie of animals cried as she covered her face. "You're fine. Trust me it was kinda awkward for me at first too." Bloom told Roxy.
"I've never been good at this sort of thing. Finding out that I was faerie I think was less terrifying!" Roxy told the redhead. "He seems so sweet and put together and...and i'm not even close to finishing at Alfea...and and..." "And?" Bloom began. "Just what are you trying to say, Roxy?" she asked her. "H...How do I tell him that I really go for him!? Or...is that the guy's job...OH, I DUNNO HOW TO DO THIS HELP ME!" Roxy pleaded as she shook nervously. "Woah! Calm down Roxy!" Bloom cried as she watched the pink haired girl panic.
"Relationships take time and a lot of patience." "Uh duh! I know that! But how did you know that you were in love with Kaiba when you had been engaged to Sky for all those long years?!" Roxy asked Bloom. "Hmm...well when I first met Kaiba, it definitely wasn't love at first sight. In fact getting to know Mokuba first helped me understand that there was more to Kaiba than that tough exterior he always tries to hide behind. In fact, it helped me see the arrogant CEO in a totally different light! I can't really explain it, it just I dunno felt right..." Bloom told Roxy. "So how do YOU feel about Raeger hmm?" she asked.
"Well...he's cute, he's funny, a great cook and when he's around the room just lights up...it's like I get overwhelmed by all of these feelings and thoughts that I can't contain them! It's like we have this sort of...soul full connection." "It was the same with me and Kaiba. With Sky, there was always so much drama...I realized that I wanted more than just that...Kaiba puts on a tough face. But he's kind, and he has a real love for his little brother...and I know that he doesn't like to show it...but he DOES care about Yugi and the others...even Joey probably. The more time we spent together the more understanding I had that I really did love him. He made me feel like I was safe...and even though Sky and I were still together...he waited for me...I guess what i'm saying is sometimes you just have to trust in those feelings deep inside you go for it!" Bloom told Roxy."You make it sound so easy." Roxy sighed.
"Hmm, I wonder what those two are chatting away about..." Nanala questioned. "None of your business that's for sure," Froste muttered as he noticed Duke trying to listen in to the conversation as he picked up a hot plate that was handed to him. "H-HOT!" the dice master cried as threw the plate up in the air. "WOAH!" Musa exclaimed and quickly used her powers to catch it and placed it on the table. "WOO! NICE CATCH!" Cupid applauded as she blushed slightly. "Oh, it was nothing really. A little burst of magic can do wonders!" Musa joked."Phew! Finally done!" Raeger exclaimed. The table was set as a large strawberry cake was wheeled out into the crowd. Everyone's attention soon turned towards the cake with wide eyes on many faces.
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