Post by Bakura on Aug 10, 2006 15:21:26 GMT -5
On the 2nd day after the incident Yami was nearly driving Ryou insane. Jou had reported that everything was fine but in his heart Ryou had to agree, Bakura was very cleaver and if he didn’t want anyone else to know of his presence no one else would.
Ryou and Yami though both agreed that the best course of action would be to contact Ishizu and ask for her help. She was the only one who would be able to aid them. That also meant that it was probably best if Yugi came here. This problem most likely started in Egypt and would mostly likely need to end here.
Ryou asked his father if it was ok to invite a few people to the dig. He couldn’t really refuse his son anything at the moment, that and Ishizu Ishtar being one of those friends, Ryou’s father was still on cloud nine. Maybe she could help in identifying some of the artifacts; she specialized in this time period of Egypt.
“Hello, Ishtar residents how may I help you?” Malik answered the phone.
“Hello Malik how are you?” Ryou’s British accent filtered through the phone.
“Alright, but what do I owe this call, and isn’t it near midnight where you are?” Malik asked confused.
“Actually Malik, I’m in Egypt right now with my father on a dig site” Ryou continued “I was hoping you Rashid and your sister could visit, I have some questions for her, and I’d like to see you again”
“Where are you?” Malik asked
“In a hotel in downtown Cairo at the moment, the site is about 30 minutes by jeep outside the city” Ryou continued
“Downtown Cairo! You can’t be more then 10 minutes walking distance from our house now!” Malik explained.
“I know I found your number in the phone book. We’re staying at the Nile’s Gate. Room 312” Ryou smiled on the other end of the phone. He really did miss Malik.
“I’ll talk to Ishizu but I’m pretty sure there shouldn’t be a problem. How much longer will you be at the hotel?” Malik asked
“No more then an hour, we want to get the drive out before the heat of the day” Ryou explained.
“Well then see you soon”
Ryou hung up with Malik, he hated to be rude but he knew that there was going to be party for the end of school to night at the Mouto residence so Yugi was more then likely still up.
He dialed the number
Domino Japan :
Yugi was seated around his living room watching Anzu and Honda play a game of Dungeon Dice monsters as Otogi and Katsuya cheered them on. Otogi, with a smug expression on his face.
Katsuya however kept a close eye on Yugi, he was the only one who knew what was going on. He respected Yugi but he didn’t trust Bakura in the slightest. Yugi however showed no sign of baring the theif’s spirit. Infact he seemed happier then he had been in a while. The others just writing it off to school being over? But how could Yugi be so happy without the spirit of the puzzle around?
It was then that the phone rang. Yugi stood an answered it not seeming to be bothered by the late hour, his grandfather still out of town.
“Hello Ryou” Jou over heard he moved next to the entrance to the kitchen to catch the rest of the conversation. Had something else happened?
The Kitchen :
“How is Egypt?” Yugi asked cheerfully. The spirit of the ring stirred a bit at his former host’s name but it wasn’t a negative reaction.
“Fine, Dad’s still on the high that I discovered the ruins. They haven’t got much uncovered yet, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much sand in my life.” Ryou proclaimed.
“That’s good I’m glad for you Ryou” Yugi smiled even though the other couldn’t see it.
“Well I’m sorry to bring this up now but I’ve contacted Ishizu to ask her help with the situation. But both myself and Yami agree that is probably best if you come to Egypt you know…just in case” Ryou trailed off.
Yugi was almost angry for a moment, it was ok for Ryou to be alone in Egypt with the spirit of the ring but not Yugi? If Yugi didn’t understand were Ryou’s concern was coming from he would have been angry. He new that Ryou felt Bakura was his responsibility and his alone. But was it really fare to hand Bakura back or did he even want too? He missed Yami but the thought of loosing Bakura…
/Its alright Yugi, Ryou’s right we probably should go to Egypt/ That was the first time Bakura had ever referred to Ryou by his name. /And even if I do end up back in the ring, I wont harm him anymore, I understand how much it disturbs you. And I’ve promised to get the story straight before I do anything else. And don’t worry you’ll never loose me again/ Bakura extended his presence as though he was wrapping Yugi in a hug, and he felt warm all over.
“Alright, but I defiantly wont be able to leave till tomorrow, and I’ll have to explain whats going on to the others…well all but Jounouchi…” His voice sounding a bit miffed
“Sorry that was Yami’s idea he is very worried about you” Ryou sounded apologetic.
”Its alright I understand. But we need to be heading to bed soon” and Yugi and Ryou said there good byes.
Egypt:
Ryou wasn’t off the phone long before he heard a knock at his door. He smiled wide when he saw the Ishtar’s Rashid the guarding presence, Ishizu majestic as always…and Malik, life in the sun had done him wonders.
”Glad you could make it” Ryou sad letting them in. “We have about 15 minutes till we leave. I was hoping you could accompany us today”
“Yes that’s what Malik said? But what is going on here Ryou…I sense the pharaoh’s presence…he should be in Japan”
“That’s kind of what I needed to talk to you about” Ryou said as Yami manifested beside Ryou, and Ishizu gasped as Malik covered his mouth.
“You didn’t say anything about this over the phone!” Malik said.
”My dear what happened? Were is the spirit of the ring?” Ishizu asked.
“Well all I know is that when I was out with my father I wandered away from the dig site. I feel through the roof of an ancient building in the ruins of Elna Kuru and couldn’t get out. I noticed some carving on the wall, shocked when I could actually read them. When I did out loud well my Yami’s presence left the ring and Yami Yugi was in it. As far as we can tell my Yami is in the puzzle but Yugi doesn’t seem to have had any problems yet.” Ryou crossed his arms.
“I’m glad you called me, but I’m afraid to fix your problem I won’t be able to accompany you, I have some text to go over, it would help if you could remember what you said” Ishizu asked.
Ryou nodded and handed her a piece of paper. “I understand, and I wrote it down so I wouldn’t forget.” Though he sounded slightly disappointed.
“Good, I’ll get to work, Rashid will you help me, and Malik you can occupancy Ryou today. It would also be helpful if Yugi was here, when I figure out what to do.”
Ryou brightened back up with the news that Malik would be coming with him and nodded “Yugi is catching a flight out in the morning”
With that Ishizu turned and bowed to Yami “My Pharoah I’ll work with haste to reunite you with your light” and with that she excused herself and left with Rashid following.
Malik smiled at Ryou. “Well when do we get going?”
Ryou picked up a bag and headed to the door. “We should be heading downstairs about now. I’m so glad you’re here. Its been so borrowing. I swear all it is, is sand!”
Malik laughed “Tell me about it”
“Opps sorry” Ryou said covering his mouth
”Nah its ok Ryou” and with that he strode off in front of him to the elevator leaving a blushing Ryou in his wake.
Ishizu smiled to herself on the way down. She didn’t need the Millennium Necklace to tell her that Malik and Ryou were very fond of each other.
Domino Japan:
Katsuya moved back to where he was when he heard Yugi say his goodbyes as to not look suspicious .
Yugi sighed, agreeing to go to Egypt was quiet easier then actually GETTING to Egypt. How was he going to afford this trip? Oh well he’d worry about that in the morning right now he had something to tell the others.
/Don’t’worry Yugi. They’ll understand I’ve never seen them turn there back on you or Ryou so I don’t think they will start now/
Yugi nodded and felt comfort in those words even if it was odd to be comforted by Bakura.
“Guys” Yugi said as they looked up at him in the doorway Stopping their game.
He moved to take a seat “Don’t worry Yug! Me and Anzu are almost done then we can go to bed”
“No no its not that” Yugi said waving his arms.
Katsuya sat oddly quiet. He had a feeling what Yugi was getting to, confirmed with Yugi made eye contact with him.
“I have something to tell you, I’m not sure where to start so here it goes. Tomorrow I’m flying to Egypt to meet Ryou” Yugi said in one breath.
The others (besides Katsuya) looked confused. “What why Yugi? I mean not that it doesn’t sound like fun, but why didn’t you tell us earlier?” Anzu asked.
Yugi looked down “I didn’t have a reason to go until 2 days ago. You see when Ryou fell through the ruins he found some inscription there.” Yugi stopped and took a breath, glad no one was interrupting him. But they could tell he was nervous. “When he read it, something happened and the spirits in the ring and the puzzle changed places”
The reactions were ask expected. Anzu looked horrified as she turned pale. Honda and Otogi leapt up in the air ready to defend Yugi from the unseen spirit.
”Calm down!” Yugi said in the same voice that had stopped Jou and Bakura the day before.
“Before you over react, no Bakura has not harmed me at all. Actually we have a bit of an understanding. But either way we have to get this straightened out, Ryou’s asked Ishizu for help but I still need to get there.”
Honda glanced over at Jou noticing his grave expression but not surprise. “You knew about this didn’t you?”
Jou just nodded “Ryou called me right after, and asked me to check on Yugi. I’ve been keeping and eye on him because I don’t trust Bakura but I do respect Yugi, and his decisions. If he says Bakura ain’t caus’n problems, he ain’t caus’n problems”
Yugi watched the interaction promising to take Jou to dinner later. He really did love his friend.
And then Honda sat back down with a sigh of relief he didn’t realize he was holding Yugi relaxed “Alright then, but we are coming with.” He said crossing his arms.
Otogi nodded with Anzu “Yeah Yugi your not going alone where with you all the way!” Anzu exclaimed.
This Yugi didn’t have a problem with. His friends staying by his side. He could understand their distrust of Bakura but so could Bakura.
“Alright with that I’m going to bed, we’ve got a long day tomorrow” Yugi stretched suddenly feeling like a lead weight.
He said his goodnights and wandered up the stairs to bed. Money for the ticket and informing his grandfather could wait till tomorrow.
Once Yugi settled in Bakura manifested again. He hadn’t had a chance much today and it drove him insane. Weird since before he never cared to, but doing it in front of Yugi’s friends was dangerous. He leaned over and kissed Yugi on the forehead. A look of adoration on his face.
What he didn’t know was that he had been watched. Jou went up to check on his friend once more before retiring only to catch the exchange. He was about to warn Yugi of the spirit looming over him, when his breath caught in his throat at the look in the theif’s eyes.
Jou shut the door and made his way back downstairs. Maybe Yugi was safe with Bakura after all.
Ryou and Yami though both agreed that the best course of action would be to contact Ishizu and ask for her help. She was the only one who would be able to aid them. That also meant that it was probably best if Yugi came here. This problem most likely started in Egypt and would mostly likely need to end here.
Ryou asked his father if it was ok to invite a few people to the dig. He couldn’t really refuse his son anything at the moment, that and Ishizu Ishtar being one of those friends, Ryou’s father was still on cloud nine. Maybe she could help in identifying some of the artifacts; she specialized in this time period of Egypt.
“Hello, Ishtar residents how may I help you?” Malik answered the phone.
“Hello Malik how are you?” Ryou’s British accent filtered through the phone.
“Alright, but what do I owe this call, and isn’t it near midnight where you are?” Malik asked confused.
“Actually Malik, I’m in Egypt right now with my father on a dig site” Ryou continued “I was hoping you Rashid and your sister could visit, I have some questions for her, and I’d like to see you again”
“Where are you?” Malik asked
“In a hotel in downtown Cairo at the moment, the site is about 30 minutes by jeep outside the city” Ryou continued
“Downtown Cairo! You can’t be more then 10 minutes walking distance from our house now!” Malik explained.
“I know I found your number in the phone book. We’re staying at the Nile’s Gate. Room 312” Ryou smiled on the other end of the phone. He really did miss Malik.
“I’ll talk to Ishizu but I’m pretty sure there shouldn’t be a problem. How much longer will you be at the hotel?” Malik asked
“No more then an hour, we want to get the drive out before the heat of the day” Ryou explained.
“Well then see you soon”
Ryou hung up with Malik, he hated to be rude but he knew that there was going to be party for the end of school to night at the Mouto residence so Yugi was more then likely still up.
He dialed the number
Domino Japan :
Yugi was seated around his living room watching Anzu and Honda play a game of Dungeon Dice monsters as Otogi and Katsuya cheered them on. Otogi, with a smug expression on his face.
Katsuya however kept a close eye on Yugi, he was the only one who knew what was going on. He respected Yugi but he didn’t trust Bakura in the slightest. Yugi however showed no sign of baring the theif’s spirit. Infact he seemed happier then he had been in a while. The others just writing it off to school being over? But how could Yugi be so happy without the spirit of the puzzle around?
It was then that the phone rang. Yugi stood an answered it not seeming to be bothered by the late hour, his grandfather still out of town.
“Hello Ryou” Jou over heard he moved next to the entrance to the kitchen to catch the rest of the conversation. Had something else happened?
The Kitchen :
“How is Egypt?” Yugi asked cheerfully. The spirit of the ring stirred a bit at his former host’s name but it wasn’t a negative reaction.
“Fine, Dad’s still on the high that I discovered the ruins. They haven’t got much uncovered yet, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much sand in my life.” Ryou proclaimed.
“That’s good I’m glad for you Ryou” Yugi smiled even though the other couldn’t see it.
“Well I’m sorry to bring this up now but I’ve contacted Ishizu to ask her help with the situation. But both myself and Yami agree that is probably best if you come to Egypt you know…just in case” Ryou trailed off.
Yugi was almost angry for a moment, it was ok for Ryou to be alone in Egypt with the spirit of the ring but not Yugi? If Yugi didn’t understand were Ryou’s concern was coming from he would have been angry. He new that Ryou felt Bakura was his responsibility and his alone. But was it really fare to hand Bakura back or did he even want too? He missed Yami but the thought of loosing Bakura…
/Its alright Yugi, Ryou’s right we probably should go to Egypt/ That was the first time Bakura had ever referred to Ryou by his name. /And even if I do end up back in the ring, I wont harm him anymore, I understand how much it disturbs you. And I’ve promised to get the story straight before I do anything else. And don’t worry you’ll never loose me again/ Bakura extended his presence as though he was wrapping Yugi in a hug, and he felt warm all over.
“Alright, but I defiantly wont be able to leave till tomorrow, and I’ll have to explain whats going on to the others…well all but Jounouchi…” His voice sounding a bit miffed
“Sorry that was Yami’s idea he is very worried about you” Ryou sounded apologetic.
”Its alright I understand. But we need to be heading to bed soon” and Yugi and Ryou said there good byes.
Egypt:
Ryou wasn’t off the phone long before he heard a knock at his door. He smiled wide when he saw the Ishtar’s Rashid the guarding presence, Ishizu majestic as always…and Malik, life in the sun had done him wonders.
”Glad you could make it” Ryou sad letting them in. “We have about 15 minutes till we leave. I was hoping you could accompany us today”
“Yes that’s what Malik said? But what is going on here Ryou…I sense the pharaoh’s presence…he should be in Japan”
“That’s kind of what I needed to talk to you about” Ryou said as Yami manifested beside Ryou, and Ishizu gasped as Malik covered his mouth.
“You didn’t say anything about this over the phone!” Malik said.
”My dear what happened? Were is the spirit of the ring?” Ishizu asked.
“Well all I know is that when I was out with my father I wandered away from the dig site. I feel through the roof of an ancient building in the ruins of Elna Kuru and couldn’t get out. I noticed some carving on the wall, shocked when I could actually read them. When I did out loud well my Yami’s presence left the ring and Yami Yugi was in it. As far as we can tell my Yami is in the puzzle but Yugi doesn’t seem to have had any problems yet.” Ryou crossed his arms.
“I’m glad you called me, but I’m afraid to fix your problem I won’t be able to accompany you, I have some text to go over, it would help if you could remember what you said” Ishizu asked.
Ryou nodded and handed her a piece of paper. “I understand, and I wrote it down so I wouldn’t forget.” Though he sounded slightly disappointed.
“Good, I’ll get to work, Rashid will you help me, and Malik you can occupancy Ryou today. It would also be helpful if Yugi was here, when I figure out what to do.”
Ryou brightened back up with the news that Malik would be coming with him and nodded “Yugi is catching a flight out in the morning”
With that Ishizu turned and bowed to Yami “My Pharoah I’ll work with haste to reunite you with your light” and with that she excused herself and left with Rashid following.
Malik smiled at Ryou. “Well when do we get going?”
Ryou picked up a bag and headed to the door. “We should be heading downstairs about now. I’m so glad you’re here. Its been so borrowing. I swear all it is, is sand!”
Malik laughed “Tell me about it”
“Opps sorry” Ryou said covering his mouth
”Nah its ok Ryou” and with that he strode off in front of him to the elevator leaving a blushing Ryou in his wake.
Ishizu smiled to herself on the way down. She didn’t need the Millennium Necklace to tell her that Malik and Ryou were very fond of each other.
Domino Japan:
Katsuya moved back to where he was when he heard Yugi say his goodbyes as to not look suspicious .
Yugi sighed, agreeing to go to Egypt was quiet easier then actually GETTING to Egypt. How was he going to afford this trip? Oh well he’d worry about that in the morning right now he had something to tell the others.
/Don’t’worry Yugi. They’ll understand I’ve never seen them turn there back on you or Ryou so I don’t think they will start now/
Yugi nodded and felt comfort in those words even if it was odd to be comforted by Bakura.
“Guys” Yugi said as they looked up at him in the doorway Stopping their game.
He moved to take a seat “Don’t worry Yug! Me and Anzu are almost done then we can go to bed”
“No no its not that” Yugi said waving his arms.
Katsuya sat oddly quiet. He had a feeling what Yugi was getting to, confirmed with Yugi made eye contact with him.
“I have something to tell you, I’m not sure where to start so here it goes. Tomorrow I’m flying to Egypt to meet Ryou” Yugi said in one breath.
The others (besides Katsuya) looked confused. “What why Yugi? I mean not that it doesn’t sound like fun, but why didn’t you tell us earlier?” Anzu asked.
Yugi looked down “I didn’t have a reason to go until 2 days ago. You see when Ryou fell through the ruins he found some inscription there.” Yugi stopped and took a breath, glad no one was interrupting him. But they could tell he was nervous. “When he read it, something happened and the spirits in the ring and the puzzle changed places”
The reactions were ask expected. Anzu looked horrified as she turned pale. Honda and Otogi leapt up in the air ready to defend Yugi from the unseen spirit.
”Calm down!” Yugi said in the same voice that had stopped Jou and Bakura the day before.
“Before you over react, no Bakura has not harmed me at all. Actually we have a bit of an understanding. But either way we have to get this straightened out, Ryou’s asked Ishizu for help but I still need to get there.”
Honda glanced over at Jou noticing his grave expression but not surprise. “You knew about this didn’t you?”
Jou just nodded “Ryou called me right after, and asked me to check on Yugi. I’ve been keeping and eye on him because I don’t trust Bakura but I do respect Yugi, and his decisions. If he says Bakura ain’t caus’n problems, he ain’t caus’n problems”
Yugi watched the interaction promising to take Jou to dinner later. He really did love his friend.
And then Honda sat back down with a sigh of relief he didn’t realize he was holding Yugi relaxed “Alright then, but we are coming with.” He said crossing his arms.
Otogi nodded with Anzu “Yeah Yugi your not going alone where with you all the way!” Anzu exclaimed.
This Yugi didn’t have a problem with. His friends staying by his side. He could understand their distrust of Bakura but so could Bakura.
“Alright with that I’m going to bed, we’ve got a long day tomorrow” Yugi stretched suddenly feeling like a lead weight.
He said his goodnights and wandered up the stairs to bed. Money for the ticket and informing his grandfather could wait till tomorrow.
Once Yugi settled in Bakura manifested again. He hadn’t had a chance much today and it drove him insane. Weird since before he never cared to, but doing it in front of Yugi’s friends was dangerous. He leaned over and kissed Yugi on the forehead. A look of adoration on his face.
What he didn’t know was that he had been watched. Jou went up to check on his friend once more before retiring only to catch the exchange. He was about to warn Yugi of the spirit looming over him, when his breath caught in his throat at the look in the theif’s eyes.
Jou shut the door and made his way back downstairs. Maybe Yugi was safe with Bakura after all.
