Memoria

Here's chap five. Please enjoy.

Tristan muted the TV as he went to answer the phone. “Yo?” The sound of the shower in the background shut off and Tristan smiled.

-Hey man.- Joey greeted.

“I was wondering when you were going to call. Finally calmed down from yesterday?” Tristan joked.

-Hey! Not my fault the guy pisses me off a’right?-

“Don’t worry about it.”

-Anyway, Mai called me this morning. She suggested we all go see Yug. I don’t know about going though…he really seems like he wants to be alone.-

“Well we should go anyway.” Tristan nearly jumped out of his skin as warm arms wrapped around him. Turning his head slightly he smiled. Duke kissed his cheek gently and wandered off to the kitchen.

-You there?-

“Ah, sorry… yeah I’m here.” Tristan blushed and rubbed the back of his neck. “What time do you plan on going over?”

-Um, maybe in a couple hours, I have to get some things done.-

“Alright I’ll see you then.” Tristan hung up the phone rather quickly but he raced into the kitchen.

“I didn’t think you’d run in here so fast.” Duke teased as Tristan’s arms wrapped around his waist. Submitting to the soft kiss on his lips Duke’s eyes drooped a little. Clutching the others arm tightly Duke felt his back hit the counter and blushed. “I just had a shower Tristan.”

“Not my fault you’re so irresistible.” Tristan groaned kissing down Duke’s neck. Gasping and clutching Tristan’s arms Duke found himself undeniably aroused.

“You’re just insatiable.” Duke moaned the heat between them intoxicating.

“Come on let me have my fun before all the serious crap hits.” Tristan whispered and tugged Duke in the direction of the bedroom.

“Fine,” Duke surrendered.

*

Yugi paced back and forth in his room. He didn’t know how long he had been doing this…but his feet hurt. Ishizu had called him the night before telling him that she was coming to Domino. Whenever she was around something weird was going on. He sighed. He shouldn’t think that way. But it worried him, it could have something to do with Yami. She was vague on the details but she said that it was important that they meet.

His grandfather had also started worrying. He told him again and again that everything was fine but he could only lie for so long. Sitting on his bed Yugi flopped back onto it and curled into a ball. Exploding he screamed into his pillow and then slumped. He was angry, sad, frustrated…

“Yugi? Are you alright? Did you hurt yourself?” His grandfather asked as he open the door.

Yugi was face flat on his bed.

“Oh dear.”

“I’m fine.” Yugi said perking up and stood quickly. “Just going crazy from being in my room for so long.”

“Well then get out and go for a walk or something.” Sugoroku laughed and walked down the hall.

“But I can’t grandpa. People are going to be coming over soon.” Yugi whined following him down the stairs.

*

“Perhaps Zorc has something to do with this.” Malik suggested as he sped alongside Isis.

“Perhaps, he did seal a part of himself within the ring. Revenge can take a man to do many things when he wants to.” She contemplated moving through the museum. “Bakura must have felt something then because Thief Bakura was once possessed by him. It wouldn’t surprise me if Zorc was aiming to destroy Atem completely.”

“He could have already completed this though Ishizu.” Odion said. “Atem’s spirit could be dead and Yami no Yugi could be all that is left over.”

“It’s very hard to kill a spirit Odion.” She said taking a trip down another hall.

Malik looked around. He was unfamiliar with the objects in the hall as they weren’t Egyptian. Just as he was about to question her she stopped in front of a case and opened it. Inside was a piece of parchment, it looked like it was about to crumble to pieces as she removed it with gloved hands. “What is this sister?”

“This is an old ritual. It was used twice before but never completed. It’s used to bring someone back from Purgatory in old legends.”

“How is this going to help us?” He asked completely baffled.

“The first person who tried to use it was a queen who wished to bring back her husband. Along her journey she encountered many trials and was never able to finish. The second was an Egyptian who wished to bring back one of the Pharaohs. The Shadow Realm had been involved in that case and the man never succeeded. All who have tried to do this have failed but I believe we may have a chance.” She said unaware of the disbelief on her brothers face. Odion looked over the scripture with her.

“Why do you think we have a chance?”

“We have more resources.” Was all she said and continued to decipher the message writing down the perilous tasks that Yugi would have to take on. “I’m just hoping that Yugi has the will to do it.”

“How do we know this will be able to work if it was never completed?” Malik asked taking a seat.

“We don’t, we’ll just have to wait and see.” Isis told him a hopeful glint in her eye.

*

Yugi drummed his fingers on the counter. What was he going to? What was he doing? He was bored out of his mind with Yami on the side. Shaking his head violently it was stopped by hands. “You looked like a blender for a second there Yug.”

“Hello Joey.” He greeted as Joey released his head and took a seat across from him.

“How’re ya feeling today?”

“I’m bored!” Surprised by Yugi’s outburst Joey couldn’t help laughing.

“I guess dat’s better than anything else at dis point.”

*

Tapping his pencil on the table Ryou gazed distantly out the window. He had been having weird visions again. Deciding on a cup of coffee he slowly lifted himself out of his chair. Before he could set out to make his necessary caffeine boost the doorbell rang. Grumbling on his way to the door Ryou opened it and was met with his dark twin. Speechless Ryou gripped the door handle tightly. “I know you don’t want me here, but I need to talk to you.”

“No, I don’t want to do this.” Ryou said attempting to close the door but Bakura stopped him.

“I promise I won’t be here very long Ryou.” Shaking his head Ryou moved back quickly as Bakura shut the door.

“You said you would never bother me again.” Bakura nodded and took a seat by the door. “Why are you here?”

“I have to do something for the Motou boy apparently.” Bakura spoke softly. Ryou frowned. This wasn’t like his dark at all. “I was given a second chance here, so it’s only fair that the other would as well.”

“What do you mean?”

“Have you been plagued by dreams, Ryou?” Baffled Ryou nodded. “I know you don’t want anything to do with me. But this is going to affect the both of us anyway.”

“I do not want anything more to do with Egypt Bakura! I don’t want anything to do with the Shadow Realm.” Ryou shouted angrily.

“It needs to be stopped.” Ryou looked up at his dark. He seemed shaken almost, like he was terrified. He felt the need to comfort him even though he knew he couldn’t.

“What needs to be stopped?”

“This cycle. No one can control the Shadow Realm. It was locked away for a reason.” Bakura answered rubbing his temple. “Dead spirits should know when their time is up.”

*

Yugi looked around at each of his friends. They all chatted animatedly, it made him happy. He just wished that Yami could be there with them. “Yugi come on man, we’re trying to keep you cheered up.” Tristan said ruffling Yugi’s hair.

“I know. I just wish he was here with us.” He said smiling a little.

“Look Yugi we know you’re missing him, but don’t let yourself stop because he’s gone.” Mai said patting him on the shoulder.

“He’s not gone.” Everyone turned to look to the door.

“Hello Isis.” Yugi greeted.

“What do you mean he’s not gone?” Tea asked.

Tristan kicked her leg from under the table and she glared at him.

“My brother had a vision a few nights ago about Atem. It was not a pleasant one which got me worried. We have reason to believe that something is wrong on the other side of the door.” She explained Odion and Malik coming to stand beside her.

“Mana keeps trying to tell me things.” Yugi said thoughtfully. “What could be happening Isis?”

“Obviously Yami isn’t having a good afterlife.” Seto sneered from behind the trio.

“Glad you could make it Kaiba.” Isis greeted and turned back to Yugi. “I think I may know a way in which you can get your Yami back, little Yugi. Are you willing to take up the task to do so?”

Yugi’s hands clenched tightly. What if this was all a hoax? But Isis wouldn’t have a reason to just dangle something like this before him, and come all the way here for nothing. Looking over to Joey who had been relatively silent he nodded.

“What do I have to do?”

Okay not really a great chapter and seems to be a little shorter. Chapter updates will be varied from here on out . Whenever a chapter is done it shall be posted, 'til next time.