Binding Circles

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Binding Circles

Chapter 3

by: Shamise
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'Thoughts'
"Speech"

Disclaimer: I dont own Yu-gi-oh!
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Yuugi left Current’s Café being weighted down by his free fruit drink instead of his fears. His facial expression was relaxed and thoughtful as he pondered over what Anzu had said.

He walked along the sidewalk next to the beach, slowly making his way back home. Seagulls and pelicans soared overhead on colorful wings, chatting animatedly amongst each other and fighting over the breadcrumbs left over by a family’s picnic.

‘She’s right though.’ Yuugi thought to himself. ‘One thing shouldn’t prevent me from diving and it probably was just a coincidence.’ He dropped his empty cup in a passing trash bin. ‘And it’s probably ling gone by now.’ He thought, referring to the black octopus.

It was strange, now that he thought about it. The tentacles that captured him didn’t seem like they wanted to hurt him. From the few videos he had seen on octopi attacks, they had been swift and decisive, bringing their prey directly to their hidden mouths and consuming it.

There just seemed to be something off about that octopus, a strange intelligence that didn’t fit the species.

Yuugi shook off those thoughts, he didn’t want to read too much into it. The creature must have realized that he wasn’t its normal prey and let him go. Yah, that’s it.

Twenty minutes later, Yuugi’s house finally came into view. He hurried up the walk-path and, after locating his keys, unlocked the door. Lights snapped on as he rummaged around his room, easily locating his snorkeling mask and swimming trunks.

Soon enough, he was walking determinedly towards the small, secluded cove that was only a short walk from his backyard. Giant boulders of granite and limestone made a small cliff circled off a small patch of water. A few ledges that didn’t jut out like the most were smoothed off from the consistent tide and made perfect places to jump in off of. A small beach lay off to the side, the water being about five feet deep there and sloping down to a rough measure of eight feet.

Large fish and predators had a difficult time entering this sheltered cove, unable to bypass the guarding rocks and coral maze, so multiple kinds of smaller fish could be found here. Thus, it was the perfect place for Yuugi to regain his confidence.

Yuugi stood on one of the ledges, starring down at the calm, clear water below him. He could see the white sand on the other side of the cove and the few sponges and coral that grew in the deeper end. His thoughts were a conflicted jumble as he tried to convince himself that nothing would happen, that he was safe in this cove, but being as the attack was still fresh on his mind, he had almost convinced himself to go back inside and wait for tomorrow.

At least, he would have if he weren’t suddenly pushed off the ledge.

A very unmanly yelp, he refused to call it a scream, was startled out of him as he plunged awkwardly into the blue surface. His cry was cut off as the water rushed up his nose and the salt momentarily stung his eyes. He frantically splashed for the surface, flailing about to keep above the water when he reached it.

He almost went into a panic when high-pitched laughter assaulted his ears, afraid that it had been one of his many tormentors from school. However, his earlier predicament was soon forgotten as he saw just who exactly was laughing up a storm.

It was Anzu.

“Gods, Yuugi!” She hollered, almost rolling on the floor in her amusement. “Y-you should have seen your face!”

All fear instantly turned into indication. He waded water, settling for a scowl when he couldn’t cross his arms, and glared at his friend. He had to admit that it was probably very funny from her point of view, but tell that to his aching pride.

He waited ‘patiently’ as Anzu tired to control her laughter, letting the cool afternoon water swirl around him. Even though he still feared another attack he couldn’t help but feel soothed by his element.

“What are you doing here, Anzu?” He flinched slightly at his tone of voice, he didn’t mean for that to come out so callous and luckily Anzu didn’t seem to take offence.

“Just checking up on a friend that I haven’t seen in forever!” She exclaimed dramatically, she always was one for the arts. Her enthusiastic mirth calmed down slightly as she continued speaking. “I thought you might want some company, Lord knows you haven’t had anyone over in years, and no one should have to face their fears alone.”

Yuugi’s irritation softened at Anzu’s words, she was always looking out for him, and for that he was thankful. He nodded his head in acceptance and swam a few feet in no particular direction, waiting for the next thing he knew Anzu wanted to say. He wasn’t disappointed when a mischievous glint surface in her blue azure and she took off her sandals.

“Besides, it’s hot outside and all the public beaches were full.” She winked at Yuugi who caught her teasing easily and responded in the like.

“Oh woe is you! To have no place to relax in the unforgiving heat that curses us! What shall we ever do!” He dramatically called back; he wasn’t the only one with a few artistic talents.

“There is only one thing to do in such a predicament!” Anzu heartily spoke, taking a few steps back from the ledge. Her mischievous smirk should have warned Yuugi of what would happen next but he was too caught up in role-play that he missed it.

“And what might that be, my Lady?”

“Cannonball!”

Splash

“Ack! Anzu!”

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to be continued...


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Well, ther you have it. Chapter 3. I'm sorry for the wait, my internets been turned off for a while and I've been getting sick lately.


Review plz!!