Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction / Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ Final Fantasy 7 - Yu-Gi-Oh Style ❯ The *Bleep* Hits The Fan ( Chapter 17 )

Final Fantasy 7 - Yu-Gi-Oh style Chapter 17: The *Bleep* Hits the Fan             &nbs p;    “It’s about time Yugi,” Ryuuji said waiting with the rest of AVALANCHE at the ropeway station. “I think the best way to the Temple of the Ancients would be to take the Megazowler east to the sea. So who’s going with who?”           &nb sp;    “Well I’m definitely going to the temple,” Isis piped up, “No ands, ifs or buts.”           &n bsp;    They started off to the temple. Hours later, they arrived at a humongous ziggurat like structure nestled deep in the enormous jungle south of Gongaga.                 Isis stood trembling at the base of the stairs. “I can feel the knowledge of the ancients flowing from here. Their spirits have yet to return to the planet. Why? Were you waiting for us?”           &nbs p;    “What’s going on Isis-san?” asked Yugi.            &nb sp;   The raven haired woman closed her eyes, concentrating on the circulating energy. “They’re scared,” she said, “But they’re happy because I’m here. I’m sorry I can’t understand you. It’s as if they’re all talking at once. Let’s go inside, Yugi.”           &n bsp;    Yugi nodded and they spent the next half hour climbing the stairs inside the temple ‘lobby’ was a platinum blond teenager in a navy blue suit lying against what appeared to be an altar of some sort.            &nb sp;   “Malik?!” Isis cried running over to the severely injured boy.            &nbs p;   “The leader of the Ghouls?!” Yugi asked, not expecting to find him there, let alone be gravely wounded.                 “Nng… We’ve all been had,” he groaned, pressing a hand against his bloodstained side. “Bakura’s not looking for the Shadow Realm at all.”           &nb sp;    “He’s here?!”           & nbsp;    “See… for yourself… *bleep*… “I never... should have… let Isis escape. The President... was wrong...”            ;     Isis frowned, though she was extremely concerned for her former friend. “You idiots. The Shadow Realm isn't what you think it is. Kaiba Corp. wouldn’t win even if I did help you.”           &nb sp;    “Ugh… That is… so you. To say… something like that.” He reached into his ruined jacket and pulled out the stolen keystone. “Put it… on… the altar,” he said giving it to Yugi, then passed out, the pain and blood loss too much for him to bear.            &nb sp;   “You’re crying?” the spiky haired boy said, noticing faint tears at the corners of her eyes.            &nb sp;   “He may be our enemy, but I’ve know Malik since we were kids. He was my only friend then.” Yugi placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.             ;    “I’m sure the other Ghouls will take care of him. Let’s get moving, this place gives me the creeps.” Isis sniffled, but quickly wiped away her tears as the rebel leader placed the glowing stone into an indentation on the altar. A soft blue light surrounded the small group and they were transported to what could only be described as an Escher like maze (think of the room where Sarah confronts Jareth in Labyrinth).          &nbs p;                   Isis gripped her arms as she trembled from the stronger pull of energy flowing around them. “So many voices… So many…”          & nbsp;     “Whoever built this place must have been really stoned,” Ryuuzaki muttered, trying not to get dizzy from the confusing surroundings.           & nbsp;    “Don’t give up Yugi,” Isis said, noticing the worried look on her friend’s face. “It may look tough, but I believe we’ll make it.”           &nbs p;    Steeling himself, Yugi led them down the nearest set of stairs. An hour or so later they had come to a room with huge boulders rolling down a small slope. Luckily there were niches to each side for them to dodge the boulders. After narrowly escaping the last boulder at the end there was a flash of light and the boulders mysteriously stopped coming. Yugi breathed a sigh of relief as Isis quickly ran back down the path to a large glowing pool halfway down.            &nb sp;   “Yugi! Come quick!!” she called. Concerned for his friend, he dashed after her. “I can sense someone here,” she said, closing her eyes in concentration again. “They’re trying to tell us something. What?! We’re in danger?... Evil spirit… show? Oh you’re going to show us.”           &nbs p;    Suddenly the water of the pool rose and formed a huge glowing disk. Inside the disk were two people in navy blue suits, Malik and Mana.            &nb sp;   “What’s this?” Yugi asked, stunned.                 “The spirits are showing us,” replied Isis. “I think it’s some kind of recording.”          &nb sp;     “Malik-sama, what’s all this?” She asked as they peered over the hieroglyphs covering every inch of the walls. “Does it say how we can find the Shadow Realm?”           & nbsp;    “Don’t know,” the blond replied. “But we still have to report to the president.”          &nb sp;     “It might be dangerous here sir. Be careful.” She then started to leave to file their report.            & nbsp;   “Um… Mana,” he called, “How about dinner after this job’s over?”           &n bsp;    “I-I’d love to sir!” she replied, blushing cutely then saluting him before running out.            &nbs p;   Malik continued to stare at the strange hieroglyphs. “Is this really where the Shadow Realm is?”           &nbs p;     There was a dark chuckle behind him and Bakura materialized from the shadows. “Bakura!” shouted Malik.            &n bsp;   “Thank you for opening the door for me,” he said, grinning evilly.            & nbsp;   “What do you want here, Bakura?”                 “The wisdom of the Ancients is stored here. I’ll be needing it if I am to become one with the planet.”                 “What are you talking about Bakura?!”            ;     “You pathetic mortals! That lovely little idea never crossed your puny minds. I’ll merge with all of the planet’s spirit energy, all of its wisdom. I’ll be a god!” he then began to laugh maniacally.           &nb sp;    “You’re insane! There’s no way anyone can do that!”           &n bsp;    “I beg to differ. The way is here.” He then drew his beloved Masamune and slashed the blond ghoul in the side, gravely wounding him. “Don’t worry about dying,” he said sneering, “I’ll be sure to put your spirit energy to good use.” He laughed again before melting back into the shadows.                 The ‘recording’ went blank then the water disk shrank back into the pool.            &nb sp;   “Isis-san do you know where that room is? The one with the pictures?”          &nbs p;     “I’ll ask,” she replied. She closed her eyes again only to open them mere seconds later. “They say it’s not too far.”           &nb sp;    “No matter what he’s up to, I’m gonna stop Bakura!” vowed Yugi, “It ends here one way or another.                 “That’s the spirit kid!” enthused Ryuuzaki, “We’re not extinct yet!”           &nb sp;    After passing two more annoying puzzle rooms, Yugi-tachi finally reached the room with the hieroglyphs.          &nb sp;              ;    “We made it,” Isis said, rather subdued.                 “Come out Bakura!” Yugi shouted, brandishing his buster sword.            &n bsp;   “I’m always with you little one,” Bakura said coming up behind him and draping his arms over his shoulders. Yugi stiffened as the silver haired maniac continued to whisper in his ear. “Isn’t wonderful? All that ancient wisdom.”                 “B-Bakura what are you talking about?”           & nbsp;    “Look.”          & nbsp;     “At what?”           &n bsp;    “It’s all here,” he purred, gesturing to the decorated walls. “Just a bit longer and I’ll be one with the planet!”                 “Bakura!” Isis yelled, pulling Yugi from his clutches. “Just how do you plan on doing that?”           &n bsp;    “Oh it’s quite simple really,” he said grinning like a Cheshire cat. “All I need is for the planet to gather its energy to heal the injury. What do you think will happen if there was an injury that threatened the very life of this world? Can you imagine just how much energy there’ll be?!” He began to laugh crazily again. “And in the middle of it all, will be little old me. I’ll claim all that delicious energy. By absorbing all that energy, I’ll no longer be like you pathetic fools, I’ll be a god!” He continued to laugh, enjoying the horrified look on Isis’ face.            &nb sp;   “What do you mean by a life threatening injury?” she asked. “You don’t mean…”          & nbsp;     “Exactly my dear,” he replied, gesturing to one of the scenes painted on the walls, “Behold the most destructive magic known to man, Meteor!” The then disappeared into the shadows, laughing maniacally.           &nb sp;    Yugi stared at the picture. It showed a huge fiery boulder falling from the sky. “As if that’ll happen any time soon,” he spat defiantly.           &nbs p;    “Wake up, you fool!” cried a voice that Yugi had completely forgotten about. Just who was this strange voice he’d heard back at Domino and Junon?            &n bsp;   Suddenly the spiky haired teen felt strangely lightheaded and dizzy. He stumbled, leaning heavily on the wall.            &nb sp;   “Yugi!” Isis cried, rushing to him.            &nbs p;   “What’s wrong with him?” Ryuuzaki asked, equally concerned.           &nbs p;    Meanwhile, Yugi started laughing crazily, giggling is if he’d been smoking pot.
”Black Materia... Call Meteor.”                 “Yugi! Snap out of it Yugi!” Isis yelled, slapping him repeatedly.           &nb sp;    “I’m Yugi,” he said, still giggling. “What should I? Oh that’s right I remember the way.”           &nb sp;    “Yugi…” Poor Isis was at a loss. She didn’t what else she could do.              ;   However, mere moments later, Yugi just as quickly came down from his high. “What’s wrong Isis-san?” he asked, blinking confusedly. It was obvious he couldn’t remember a thing about the past couple minutes.                 “Bakura… Bakura got away,” she said, silently asking the two toned brunet not to say anything about his bizarre behavior.             ;    “It’s alright, Isis-san. I think I know what he was talking about.”           & nbsp;    “Hmm…” Isis stared at the mural closely. “It appears that the Ancients had the power no magic to call meteors from outer space. If Bakura ever got a hold of that…”          & nbsp;     A slight roar could be heard coming toward them. “Bakura?”           ;      “Think again, pet,” came the madman’s voice from the shadows. Shortly afterwards, an enormous red dragon came rushing to meet them. They spent the next twenty minutes fighting it until it had finally fallen to the ground, never to get up again.            &n bsp;   “Is Bakura still here?”  Yugi asked Isis.            &nb sp;   “No sorry,” she said shaking her head, sadly.            &n bsp;   “What’s this?” the spiky haired teen asked, examining the small altar at the end of the hall.            &nb sp;   “There’s lettering here,” Isis murmured, “B.l.a.c.k. M.a…”          &n bsp;     “Black Materia!” Yugi shouted.                 “So now that we’ve found it, what should we do Yugi?” she asked.            &n bsp;   “Take it,” he quickly replied.                 “Chotto matte Yugi!(Wait a sec)” she asked as she heard a voice only she could hear. “Oh my!” she exclaimed. “The spirits say that the temple itself is actually black materia.”            ;     “No way!” Yugi said in disbelief.           &nbs p;    “That’s what they told me.”           &nbs p;    “Then it’s impossible to take it,” he muttered in defeat.            & nbsp;   “Hmm? What’s that?” Yugi and Ryuuzaki watched as Isis concentrated on the spirit voices. “They said the model on the altar here is some kind of puzzle trigger.”            ;     “Puzzle trigger?”            ;     “Yes. Solving the puzzle will make the model smaller. As the model shrinks, so will this temple. It’ll keep on shrinking until it’s able to fit in the palm of your hand,” she explained.           &nbs p;    “So all we need is to solve the puzzle to get the materia right?”           & nbsp;    “Yes, but there’s a catch.”           & nbsp;    “Isn’t there always?” spat Ryuuzaki.             ;    “We’ll have to solve it from in here. But whoever does so will get crushed.”            ;     “That was rather smart of the ancients. There’s no way anyone could get the material if they didn’t want to die.”           &nb sp;    “Welp,” piped Ryuuzaki, “Guess we’d better leave it alone.”           & nbsp;    “No!” Yugi said emphatically, “Bakura’s got a lot of people working for him. It wouldn’t bother him if he threw their lives away.”           &n bsp;    “So just what are we going to do?” Isis asked, praying that no one would foolishly give up their life for the horribly destructive magic.            &n bsp;   As if one cue, Yugi’s cell phone rang. “I heard the whole thing!” came Ryuuji’s voice. “I’ve got the perfect idea. It’s pure genius! Just send me in. I’m really good at puzzles. Besides my body’s only a remote controlled toy.”           &nb sp;    “He’s got a point,” Yugi said, nodding. “We can’t afford to lose it to Bakura or Kaiba Corp.”           &n bsp;    “I know you still don’t trust me, but I’m the only logical choice you’ve got.”           &nb sp;    “Agreed,” Yugi said, stoically. The cat was absolutely right anyway. There was no other way of safeguarding the evil materia.                 “Great! I’ll be waiting for you at the exit. Just get yourselves outta there and quick!”           & nbsp;    After defeating the exit’s guardian, Yugi-tachi met the cat and moogle on the other side.  “Sorry I’m late,” he said, “Just leave the rest to me!”           &nbs p;    “Yugi say something!” Isis cried, “He’s about to sacrifice himself for us!”           &nbs p;    Yugi blushed. “I was never any good at serious stuff like this.”           &n bsp;    “I don’t blame you,” said Ryuuji.            & nbsp;   “Um… why don’t you tell us our fortunes?” the raven haired woman asked.            &n bsp;   “Hey that’s right! I haven’t done that for a while. So what do you want me to predict?”            ;     “How about if I’m a good match for Yugi?” Yugi started to sputter in embarrassment.                 “Isis-san!!” The raven haired woman just giggled.                 “Okey dokey! That’ll be one date!” he said winking at her. “Here goes!” he then went into a little dance then read the fortune that came out of the moogle’s mouth. “Poor Mai,” he said sadly.            &n bsp;   “What is it?” she asked.            &n bsp;   “You two were made for each other! If you ever need a preacher, I’m your man!” Yugi just blushed, his face getting redder than the reddest summon materia. “Well guess this is it. Thanks for giving me one last chance.” The cat and moogle then began to head deeper into the temple.            & nbsp;   “Chin up, Ryuuji!” Isis called.            & nbsp;   A while later, Ryuuji stood before the model on top of the altar. “She told me ‘chin up’,” beamed the cat, a blush could be heard in its remote controlled voice. “But I can’t help feel a bit sad though. This body may be a stuffed toy, but there’s only one me. I hope you guys don’t forget about me even if I get replaced.”          &nbs p;     Solving of the puzzle only took a few short ten minutes. The temple had gradually shrunk until there was only a large crater left. At the center of the hole was a piece of materia as black as the darkness of space itself.            & nbsp;   “So that’s the black materia,” Yugi spoke softly.            & nbsp;   “I really need a drink,” muttered a very somber Ryuuzaki.             ;    Yugi ignored him and started climbing down into the crater. ‘As long as we have this, Bakura won’t be able to cast Meteor,’ he thought to himself as he picked up the evil looking stone. “Do you think any of us could use it?” he asked.            &n bsp;   “No,” Isis replied, “None of us have enough spiritual power.”           & nbsp;    “So you need lots of spirit energy to use this.”           &n bsp;    “Not one person alone could do it. You need to be somewhere where there’s plenty of spirit energy. Like the Shadow Realm.”           & nbsp;    “But…”         & nbsp;      “Bakura isn’t an Ancient, Yugi. He shouldn’t be able to find the Shadow Realm.”           & nbsp;    “That’s good to hear.”           &n bsp;    “Is it?” came Bakura’s sneering voice. “My poor little pet, you’re such a fool! I'm far more superior than those pathetic Cetra! I now travel the Lifestream! All of the wisdom of the Ancients is now mine and soon, I shall rule over you all!”           &nb sp;    “We won’t let you!” spat Isis.            &nb sp;   “Oh really now? I think it’s time for you to wake up my little one!”           &nb sp;    “Urusai!(Shut up!)” screamed Yugi. He grabbed his head as an excruciating pain blinded his vision. He then collapsed and writhed on the jungle floor, the others staring in utter shock. Scant moments later the puzzle around his neck glowed with a blinding gold light. It was so blinding that they had to close their eyes or lose there own eyesight.             ;    Within the light’s epicenter, Yugi continued to writhe in pain as his body began to shimmer and fade slightly. A faint golden outline appeared beside the writhing teenager and it steadily began to become more visible and solid. Yugi’s body grew taller and his features became more angular, sharper. His eyes became more narrowed and gradually changed from pure amethyst to magenta to blood red.            &nbs p;   The form beside him had now fully materialized and had the appearance of the boy’s original form. The puzzle on the other boy, faded only to reappear around the newcomer’s neck. Amethyst eyes snapped open and he blinked around, confused.             ;    The light quickly died and the others were able to see again. Every jaw hit the ground as they stared at the two Yugis.            &n bsp;   “Come here, little one,” said Bakura as he appeared. “Give that to me.”           &nbs p;    “Yugi don’t!” cried Isis, finding herself unable to move. In fact, none of them could.            &n bsp;   Glazed eyes stared at the black materia he was clutching in one hand then back at the silver haired man before him. He smiled, recognizing his commander and lover. He walked over to him and wrapped his arms around his waist, nuzzling against his slightly exposed chest.            &n bsp;   “That’s my Yugi,” he purred, stroking the soft spikes.            & nbsp;   “’Kura-sama,” chirped Yugi, thoroughly enjoying the loving touches.                 “We have what we came for, pet. Let’s go.” The smaller boy nodded and gasped in surprise as he and his lover vanished.             ;    “Just what the *bleep*in’ *bleep* just happened?!” demanded Honda.            &n bsp;   Isis stared at the other Yugi who was now starting to come around. She gasped, nearly fainting. Sitting on the jungle floor before her was her long lost boyfriend! “By the gods!” she yelled, rushing over to him and nearly squeezing the life out of him. “Atem! Is that really you?! You’re not hurt are you?!”           &n bsp;    “Isis, please… can’t breathe!” She eeped then quickly released her formerly missing boyfriend. “What happened?”          &nbs p;     Isis frowned. “Nothing good I’m afraid.” She then went to explain about the light and how Bakura had shown up again and there were now two Yugis and that Yugi had given the black materia to the silver haired madman and vanished with him.            &nbs p;   “No!” Atem yelled, hanging his head in shame, “I tried to stop it, but the pain… Bakura was too strong.”                 “There was nothing you could have done, Atem,” she said drawing him into a hug. “It is as you said, Bakura has grown much stronger.”          &nbs p;     “I should have been able to!” he screamed, banging his fists against her chest, “I should have been stronger! We were both in SOLDIER for crying out loud!”           &n bsp;    “Hey!! You don’t hit a lady like that!” scolded Ryuuzaki, grabbing hold of the crimson eyed boy.            &nbs p;   “Um… I’m not interrupting anything am I?” said a cat perched upon a moogle as he approached the currently stunned group. “Ryuuji no. 2 reporting for duty!” He then did a quick salute, but soon became as somber as the rest as they watched the raven haired woman cradle her sobbing boyfriend.   ~TBC!!!~     Sakura: Aiya!!! As the title says, the crapola has indeed hit the fan!   Yami: You can say that again, onna. Care to explain why you yet again gave my aibou to that flea ridden tomb robber?!   Sakura: What can I say, pharaoh no baka? L-sama and I happen to adore seeing them together. ^_^   And FYI, I’d stop calling ‘Kura-sama flea ridden.   Seto: It’s the mutt who’s got fleas.   Jou: Grr! Quit it with the dog remarks you guys!   Sakura: Oh come on Jou! Everyone knows you’re perfect for that part! Anyhoo, you’re stuck with it so there! 8P   Seto: One more word out of you puppy, and I’m getting a muzzle.   Jou: Grr.   Sakura: Well it looks like things are really going to get serious now that the kid gloves are off. For all you purists out there, GOMEN NASAI!!!!! But L-sama demanded a few changes here and there. And believe you me you definitely do NOT want to disobey a rather psychotic goddess of chaos.   L-sama: Why thank you for that lovely compliment, Sakura-chan.   Sakura: You’re welcome L-sama. ^_^  Once again I’d like to give all of you who are reading this monstrosity a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASU for making it the second most popular of my fics!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Haseo: People are reading this?!!! What are they nuts?!!!!!   Sakura: Hey!!!! No insulting the readers!!!! Keep up with the ‘tude pal and I’ll never help you kick Endrance-sama’s way-too-hot-for-it butt.   Haseo: Girls. I’ll never understand ‘em.   Sakura: Just ignore him minna, he’s just jealous I’m actually working instead of leveling him up. Anyhoo, tell me what you think of this crazy thing so far. Any flames will be immediately data drained along with their senders so be warned.