Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Broken Spirits ❯ Yami Bakura no Shinzou ( Chapter 4 )

Broken Spirits part IV: Yami Bakura no Shinzou *translated as Yami Bakura's heart*

Rex and Merisusa are walking home, enjoying the cold, crisp air. They decide to walk down the street by the river. They walk along the cold, desolant street. They have said very little and have not shared a passionate moment since the card shop incident. Rex was thinking hard about what Bakura had said. It bored into his mind like a nail into wood.

"Hey, what's that?" Merisusa said, spying something pale at the river's edge.

"It looks like a person." Rex said as he spied the pale, lifeless hull on the shore. His hair speckled with fallen cherry blossom petals. Merisusa ran down the beach to check if her eyes deceived her.

"Look, Rex, it is Bakura!"

Rex yelled from the road "Bakura? What are you doing there?"

"He is so cold",added Merisusa, trying to drag Ryou out of the water.

" His clothes are soaking wet. Quickly, Rex, we have to help him" Rex finally ran over to Merisusa and helped her carry Bakura away from the river.

"Oh, Rex, look at him. We have to do something" Merisusa went on with care and just a touch of fear in her voice.

"Wonder what he was doing in the river?" Rex asked.

"You can wonder later, Rex."

"First, we have to get him to breath again," Rex noticed with surprised that the fear in her voice was replaced with the steel of confidence.

"Don't just stand there, Rex, take off your jacket and put it under Bakura's head!"

"Do you know how to perform CPR?"

"WHAT!? YOU DON'T!?"

"Fine, I will try to give him some air to breathe and you, Rex, will apply pressure to his chest when I tell you."

Merisusa put her lips on Bakura's and blew the breath of life into his being, hoping for some sort of reaction. As soon as Merisusa broke the contact, Rex Put pressure on Bakura's chest. The cycle was repeated again and again, until Bakura was conscious again, water rushing out if his lungs with each breath.

Merisusa gently helped Bakura to his feet and asked, concern evident in her voice,"How are you feeling, Bakura? Can you walk?"

"Yes, Merisusa" , replied Bakura weakly. "I can walk. Thank you for saving my life. You should go home, it is late. Do not worry about me, I will be fine"

Bakura took few uncertain steps and fell on the sand, his body is still recovering from nearly drowning.

"Do not be silly, Bakura, I can't leave you alone. Not in your condition." Said Merisusa, her voice still soft, but with just enough metal in it to stop Bakura's objections from leaving his throat. "We will get you home safely, right, REX?"

Rex wanted to be alone with Merisusa, but just one look in her emerald- colored eyes which were now beaming with strength made was enough for Rex to understand that now was not the time to argue with Merisusa.

Merisusa took the water logged Bakura to her house and put him in a dry bed and covered him well to get his body temperature back up. As soon as Bakura was settled, Rex offered Merisusa to stay and watch over Bakura while she rested.

Normally, Merisusa would say no, but she really was tired. Besides, taking care of Bakura was simple enough for Rex to handle, and if something did go wrong, she was in the room right next to this one.

"Fine",said Merisusa,"But I want you to wake me if anything goes wrong. Anything at all?"

"I will",replied Rex," now go and rest, I have given you enough trouble for one day."

Rex followed her to her room.

Rex starts following Merisusa to her room, but she stops him."No,Rex. You have to promise me that you will not leave Bakura for even a second. He needs your help."

Rex reluctantly agrees.

Sadly, he is walking back to the room where Bakura is lying, when he suddenly hears a gentle whisper,"Good night, Rex"

Slowly, Rex turns around and sees Merisusa, her face even more beautiful in the beam of moonlight.

"Wait!" Rex called out to Merisusa. She turned around and looked at the dino duelist with a hint of playful love in her eyes. "Yes, Rex?" She said.

Rex walked up to her and held her hand. "Sorry about your present. By the way, I wanted to tell you to sleep well and don't worry about me. This should make up for your tears."

Rex said as he kissed Merisusa's lips. First Merisusa was astonished, Rex's kiss felt so unlike his usual self: kind, comforting, full of sincere remorse, hardly daring to believe Merisusa was truly in love with him.

She could sense his true feelings for her; Rex's soul speaking to hers, promising that he will always be there to protect her.

And then Merisusa was lost in the castle of his love, knowing that she had really found the one whom she was destined to spend all of eternity, not wanting to break their embrace, only wishing for this moment to last forever. And then Rex and Merisusa felt as though they have dissolved into each other, their minds merging together, their souls defenseless, everything both of them had ever done, done revealed. No barriers left. Just complete, blinding honesty and the longing to be accepted. Accepted with all the imperfections, all the mistakes ever committed.

Suddenly, the silver limbo was filled with sound. A scream... Someone was screaming.. "Bakura!!!" called out Merisusa and ran to his room, Rex following right behind her. "Bakura, what's wrong?" said Merisusa, noticing that his face seemed to be surrounded by shadows and his eyes were bottomless pools of black (Yami).

"Merisusa...? What happened? Where am I?"

The darkness had dissaperead from Bakura's face, but he looked as if he just regained conciseness, the skin even more pale than before and in his eyes ... were tears running down his cheeks.

"We were walking home from the fair, and we saw you laying by the river, it looked like you were washed ashore. What were you doing out there so late at night? You'll probably be sick; that water was like ice." Merisusa said with concern.

"I had a terrible nightmare. I was on the shore, watching the river flowing by and then ... then ... suddenly I was surrounded by darkness... I was slowly drowning in it... A voice whispering in my ear ... But not in any language I have ever heard.. Then ... nothing ... nothing but darkness ... emptiness... Darkness ... it was alive...circling me constantly...slithering ... creeping into my mind ... filling my soul...breaking my will. That same voice is still speaking to me. Voice full of evil ... malice...tempting me...promising me power unimaginable if only I did his bidding",finished Bakura weakly.

Rex and Merisusa stared at him, surprise clearly written on their faces, with just a hint of fear. Many minutes passed before either one of regained enough self-control to speak again.

" Well, I'm glad your okay Bakura. " Merisusa finally said to the weakened Bakura. "It was only a dream. Right, Rex?"

" I suppose," Rex said, still not unsure about it.

The Bakura that Rex had run into after Weevil annihilated his favorite card, had been quite different. This Bakura seemed normal enough. Rex would watch him closer, just incase.

Time seemed to pass rather quickly. Merisusa fell asleep on the weary Bakura; she had been watching him, as Rex had been. Rex walked over to Merisusa's bedroom to get her a blanket, he was happy, it was not an arrogant type of happy, as he had once been. It was a joy, as if he was enjoying his life for once. He smiled with the love he felt. He preceded to pick up the blanket and go back into the room where she and Bakura slept peacefully.

Rex picks Merisusa up gently and carries her to her bed. He lays her in it and takes off her shoes and covers her up. Rex leans over and kisses her on the forehead

"Rest well, my love. " Rex says as he leans a bit on top of her. He walks out of the door and into the room where Bakura lays. By the time Rex reached Bakura's room, Ryou was already awake. But he looked different. Darker. More powerful. Just like when brought the King Rex to life.

" Now look, Bakura, we need to talk." started Rex angrily. "I appreciate what you did for me and Merisusa, but from this moment on I do not owe you anything. And neither does she. I saved your life. My debt has been repaid."

"You foolish mortal !" hissed Bakura,"I do not need your help.

Your or anyone else. Be grateful that I spared your worthless life. I could have ordered King Rex to stomp you into oblivion. You owe me nothing. But if you ever so much as think about hurting her, I will know, and then you will discover my true power. Now, go. Go back to the one who loves. You are not worthy of her devotion, yet it belongs to you. Go. And remember what I said."

Before Rex was able to say anything, Bakura was already opening the front door. Rex could only watch, dumbfounded, as Bakura walked away, slowly disappearing in the darkness, his last words still hanging in the air.

The next day was dismal and gray it was sprinkling a light mist. There was a violent flash of lightning. Rex jumped up at the loud thunder followed by it. He looked around at the room, then he got up. He went into the next room, where Merisusa slept. He sat on the edge of the bed and stared at her. He extended his hand out to her and gently ran it down her face.

"My dear, Merisusa. I love you so much, but it seems that no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to admit it in front of others. I wish you knew how much I really do love you..." Rex said, he had finally found the feelings that had lurked deep in his heart. Merisusa's hand reached out and took hold of his.

" I do, Rex. " Merisusa said.

She go up and sat on Rex's lap. Rex put his arm which had healed completely on Merisusa's back, to help support her.

"Now I understand what this is all about. You should've told me Rex, we don't have to be affectionate in public, if you don't want to. It doesn't mean I won't love you any less."

"Really?"

"Yes, my strong dino duelist. What do you say we go and look at that dinosaur exhibit at the fair." Merisusa suggested happily.

"Sure," Rex implied. "But it's raining."

" I love the rain. We can walk in it together." Merisusa said as the phone rang.

Merisusa got off of Rex's lap and answered the phone.

"Hello, oh hi Bakura. You did. Oh thanks I was going to, I didn't know you left until now. Yes, yes he is. Huh? Did you sleepwalk? Well, that's weird. Okay, bye...What? Are you sure you said nothing? I mean, just good-bye? Ok..if you say so...Bye Bakura." She said as she hung up the phone.

"That's weird," she said to Rex as she came in the door.

"What's weird?" Rex asked.

"Bakura said that he went home, but he didn't know how he got there. I wonder if Bakura has chronic amnesia or something, he seems to be very forgetful. Man, the guy can dream too, that crept me out, that dream of his that he had last night...Well, let's get ready to go." She said with a smile.

" So, you want to take a shower first, or me?"

"Um..you go."

"Ok."

Merisusa takes a shower while Rex watches the television. After a while Rex hears his name being called.

"WHAT!?" Rex yells, not moving from his chair.

"Um...I don't have anything to dry with!"

"What do you want me to do?"

"Can you please get me something?"

"Fine"

Rex gets some towels and gets to the bathroom door. He opens it and a look of surprise comes across his face, he blushes, let's out a scream, throws the towels at her and takes off running.

"Rex?" Merisusa asked. "Wondering why Rex took off like he was being murdered by someone.

Rex ran into the kitchen and sat down in a corner, his face a brilliant red.

" I didn't see that. I know I did not see that! "Rex tried to convince himself.

" I'm ready Rex, " Merisusa said as she came out. Rex ran to the shower and got ready. Soon it was time for them to both go to the exhibition. Rex, feeling embarrassed for what he had done.

" I am sorry about before, Rex ", Merisusa started," I did not mean for it to happen. I did not actually expect you to barge in, without knocking or anything. Maybe Bakura should teach you good manners."

"Well, maybe he should teach YOU not to forget towels, you thought of that?" almost shouted Rex angrily.

Merisusa giggles.

"But you should have seen your face when you looked at me. It was really funny looking. You sure know how to make me laugh Rex."

"So that's all I am to you? Just some harlequin? I make you laugh? Well, I can do magic, too. Now you see me, now you don't!" Rex said as he disappears out of the door.

Merisusa runs up and throws her arms around Rex and starts crying on Rex's shirt.

" I didn't mean it like that. Please don't leave me again. I don't want to loose you. I love you, Rex Raptor, my dino duelist." Rex was still mad, but his rage was losing a duel with Merisusa's tears, slowly transforming into something else entirely: the need to comfort Merisusa, stop her suffering.

Sharp, almost physical pain. Rex felt his heart would break because the one he loved was hurt. He felt he was going to die, unless he was able to save Merisusa, comfort her. Rex slowly turned and hugged Merisusa, his very spirit whimpering with the pain Merisusa felt, tears streaming down his cheeks. Merisusa was still clinging to Rex, the one person in this world she knew she could always count on. To defend her. To make sun rise every morning. To light the moon every night so there was always someone to protect her. There will never be darkness in her life. Only joy. Peace. As long as Rex was with her.

Suddenly, Merisusa felt something burning her cheek. She looked up. Rex... Rex was crying! She felt new tempest rising from the very depth of her soul, engulfing her, and Rex, making them see how much they needed each other, their tears mixing together, evaporating, weaving a delicate cloak of mist around the happy couple, concealing them from the world. Suddenly, it hit Merisusa: it was not the air they were breathing, but each other's tears, the proof of their love. They were bound together forever, not two separate entities, but halves of something greater.

They came to the exhibit, surprised they had gotten there so quickly. They walked inside and began looking at all of the dinosaurs. They were having a good time and acting like a couple in full-blown love. They held hands, kissed and put their hands on each other.

Rex and Merisusa are looking at the Archaeopteryx picture in one of the sections of the exhibit.

"It's beautiful. " She said, while looking at the bird dinosaur. "Your beauty lasts through the ages, as does the Archaeopteryx. In all of it's plumage, it's grace and beauty shine through, as your does."

Suddenly Rex become very mysterious and told Merisusa to follow him. Soon they were standing in front of a giant display showing T. Rex and Archaeopteryx. Merisusa was amazed by the strength of one and gracefulness of the other. Rex quietly stood there for a few minutes, enjoying the scene (and he was not staring at the dinosaurs).

Finally, Merisusa was able to ask Rex if he knew anything about these magnificent creatures.

"Yes, Merisusa. One of them was once the strongest, most fearsome beast on this planet. The King. His mighty steps making all living beings for many miles scatter in horror. He ruled the mighty earth. The other one graced the sky with his presence ages ago. The Jurassic Pharaoh. Just as powerful as the T. Rex, yet beautiful and all the more deadly because of it."

But why did you bring me here, Rex?" asked Merisusa, intrigued by his story.

"Why did you want me to see these two dinosaurs? There are so many of them."

"Because",responed Rex "They are my favorites. And because I was incredibly lucky to find someone who combines their strengths and takes them to the whole new level."

Merisusa looked even more puzzled than before.

"You are that person, Merisusa. Powerful. Graceful. Smart. The one with the strength to rule this whole world. And just like these awesome creatures, you will shine throughout the ages, for as long as the humanity itself continues to exist."

"You are like the gods themselves, Rex. As powerful as Obelisk, and like Ra you take away all my strength, all my resistance, making me weak with love, whenever I am around you. Like Osiris, the Saint Dragon, you dominate my playing field. You stand mighty and proud, conquering all that is in your path. You have your vanity, but who is without faults? I know now your love is true, and that is all I needed to keep me alive. "

Rex blushed , "Wow, you really think that about me?"

"Yes," Merisusa replied to the bushing dinosaur duelist.

"I'm really flattered," He replied to Merisusa's statement.

"I never thought anyone would just accept me for who I was. I am so happy I have found you. You truly are the most incredible person in the universe. I can't believe you love me."

"Rex.." Merisusa said as she held both of his hands in her own, Rex took hold of her hands as well, smiling warmly at her.

Nothing could stand in their way, they were finally happy.

"I thought you were going to be mad at me and say something like this," Merisusa said, then she talked, as if to mimic Rex's voice "How dare you not except my vanity! That is it! I hate you again now!"

Rex looked a bit insulted, he didn't think he sounded like that. Somehow, Rex was only mildly insulted by that remark. "I really sound like that?" Rex said, trying not to laugh.

"No, I'm horrible at imitating." Merisusa stares into Rex's eyes. " You used to creep me out with that look, but now I like it."

Rex pulled Merisusa in and hugged her tight, he closed his eyes and smiled warmly, happy and safe in her arms. Rex could feel Merisusa's hands, rubbing his body gently, and her head leaning into his neck.

After the embrace, they went looking around at the dinosaur exhibits, both were fascinated to learn things about them. They ate lunch together soon afterwards, and set out too look at more dinosaurs.

They were looking for a while, they ran into two different dinosaurs of their interests. They decided to go their separate ways and look at the dinosaurs of their choice.

"Deinonychus was a lightly built, fast-moving, agile, bipedal (walked on two legs), birdlike dinosaur. It was built to kill. This meat-eater had a curved, flexible neck and a big head with sharp, serrated teeth in very powerful jaws. Each of its three fingers on each hand had large, sharp, curved claws. It had four-toed feet; the second toe had a 5-inch (13-cm) sickle-like claw, and the other toes had smaller claws. Its long tail had bony rods running along the spine, giving it rigidity; the tail was used for balance and fast turning ability. Deinonychus had a relatively large brain and large, keen eyes. "

Rex continued to read on this dinosaur fossil. "Deinonychus was about 10 feet long (3 m), 5 feet tall (1.5 m), and weighed up to 175 pounds (80 kg). This dinosaur was roughly 4 ft (1.2 m) tall at the shoulder. Its femur (thigh bone) was 31 cm long. Wow, that's interesting."

Merisusa was gazing at the mighty Teradactyl, as she was looking up, she spied something out of the corner of her eye. It was Bakura, he had come to the exhibit as well.

" Hello, Bakura." Merisusa said as she ran up to him. Bakura sort of shyed away.

"Please...." Bakura said faintly. " I am rather sick right now. I do not want to give you my cold."

"Oh.." Merisusa trailed off. " I hope you get well, Bakura."

" Thanks," Bakura replied. " How is Rex treating you, good I hope."

"Yes, he is." Merisusa added happily, " He's being such a sweetheart, it's hard to believe he really loves me..."

Merisusa begins changing the subject.

"Hey Bakura, you remember when you called me? You know, when it was raining? We were talking about how you were feeling and you said something to me before you said good-bye, I didn't quite catch it. Could you please tell me what you said, I mean, if you can remember. I know your forgetful, but I'd really like to know."

Bakura looked to the side in a sad sort of way. He knew what he said, but he could not tell her. He remembered that phone conversation....

"Hello, oh hi Bakura."

"Hello Merisusa. I was calling to tell you that I arrived home safely. I wanted to tell you before you got worried and tried to call me."

" You did. Oh thanks I was going to, I didn't know you left until now."

"Is Rex treating you good?"

" Yes, yes he is."

" Strange, I can't seem to remember how I got home.."

" Huh? Did you sleepwalk? "

"I don't believe so."

" Well, that's weird."

" I must be going."

" Okay, bye.."

Under his breath Bakura whispers "I love you" into the phone, making it sound like words mixed with a solemn sigh.

"What?"

" Nothing. I said nothing."

" Are you sure you said nothing? I mean, just good-bye? "

"Yes, I just said goodbye."

" Ok..if you say so...Bye Bakura."

She was coming on to Ryou's dark secret somehow, the time has come, Bakura must tell Merisusa how he feels now, while Rex is gone, or he will never get that chance again.

" I told you I loved you. I always have, even before Rex did. I never told you aloud. I am afraid, Merisusa...We cannot be together."

Bakura makes a pained face, as if he had been shot in the heart. He was trying to hold back his grief.

"Bakura..." Merisusa said with shock on her face. " I had no idea you felt this way. I am so sorry."

Bakura stands infront of Merisusa, gazing at her for a while. He hugs her as tight as he can, never wanting to let go.

" I am sorry, I can't stand it anymore. This ring...it controls me....Tells me to do it's bidding...It is not safe for me to have a relationship with anyone. I tried to get away from it...I threw it away, but it came back.... All right, let me be honest...I lied to you when I said I didn't know how I got in the river..."

Bakura looked into Merisusa's eyes. She could see the misery and pain which swirled around with the hint of tears in his eyes.

" I tried to kill myself. I thought if I did, I would finally be rid of that spirit, but he somehow persuaded me to come back to this life of misery..."

Tears begin to stream down Bakura's cheeks, forming a wet spot on Merisusa's shoulder. She cuddled Ryou and tried to make him feel better. She decided she would watch him extra close. She cared about him and would not let him commit suicide.

When Bakura lifted his head again, Merisusa could hardly believe her eyes. He looked so different. So ... out of place. Bakura seemed to have grown taller, his whole body full of hidden strength, an aura of power and danger scorching Merisusa's soul like a hot wind blowing from the Sahara Desert.

"Bakura..." she whispered, backing away.

"Do not be alarmed. What Bakura told you is true. There is an ancient spirit inside imprisoned inside his ring, a dark, evil, malicious spirit. I am that spirit. But even spirits are not above love."

"Just one glance was enough: I knew you were the one destined for me. Alas, it is never to be. For the first time in my long life, I am terrified of myself. Of my power, of what it can do to anyone who dares to bind her life with mine. I love you, but I have been in love before. I loved them and I killed them. If only my sorrow was enough to bring them back. I love you, and that is why I must leave. Farewell, my only love. You will never see me again."

Merisusa, still crying, tried to stop Bakura, but he pushed her away gently.

"Please do not", barely audible whispered Bakura, his face distorted with suffering,"do not make me stay. It will only hurt me more. You will never see me, but I will be protecting you. Always. No matter what happens, no matter how many years pass, I am just a heartbeat away. No one will ever hurt you. Not as long as I am walking this Earth."

Bakura leaned in to kiss Merisusa for the first and last time, tears once again running down his face. Merisusa hugged him, worry shining in her beautiful emerald eyes.

"Please, spirit, promise me to look after Bakura. He is hurt and alone. You have to promise me!!!" shouted out Merisusa, overwhelmed with the tempest of feelings in her heart.

"I promise you, Merisusa",replied Yami Bakura, putting his arm around her.

"I vow to protect Bakura, just as I vow to protect anyone dear to your precious heart."

Then, Bakura was gone, leaving nothing but emptiness behind him. Merisusa knew, from this day on, something will always be missing from her life.

Merisusa was still sobbing in the corner when she heard a voice above her "Crying, are we? Has someone hurt little powerless Merisusa? So where is your lover to protect you now? That's right,(sings) he is watching dinosaurs. Well, you might as well get used to it, this is what life with Rex is like. So why don't you forget about that dumb fossil and be mine?"

Merisusa looks at the insect duelist, " He's not dumb. He's smart, and funny and strong. He's a hell of a lot better then you. So he likes dinosaurs? He should be enjoying himself. I took him here, just for him to see them. He will always be there to protect me, no matter what. I have seen a side of Rex that no one has ever seen, I know what he's really like. As for being yours, why would I ever consider someone who cheats, and sneaks around in other's affairs? That card Rex got, was for me. You destroyed it. If you truly loved me, being the slime you are, you would've stolen it to give it to me. I can't love someone who hurts me and makes me cry."

" Oh,really?" Weevil asked. "Have you forgotten how many times Rex made you cry? Have you forgotten his betrayal? (imitating Rex) Me? Kiss a girl? Well, have you? Do you really think Rex loves you? Foolish girl. He is just going out with you to get his way. Just now I heard him bragging what an amazing kisser you are. That's right, my poor Merisusa, he was telling everybody who would listen how much you love him. How you are willing to do anything for him, and he was rather graphic, if you get my drift."

Merisusa looked kind of sad. Did Rex really say those things about her? He couldn't have! He was so gentle, shy, caring....This was Weevil, he'd do anything to see her cry. Merisusa stood up. "No." She said simply.

"Your lying. Rex is not that way, he's too shy to do the things you say, Weevil. Before you go and accuse him of doing things, you should know the facts first. I know from personal experiences Rex is not like what you say in the least bit."

"So, it is true. You just admitted it. (sings again) I am going to tell everybody"

"What! NO! That's not what I said at all!" Merisusa shouted at Weevil. " If you dare to open your dirty mouth, I will squash you like a slimy bug you are."

"Oh. I see that no good boyfriend of yours also taught you how to act rough like him as well." Weevil added. "You will have to catch me first! Hehehehe!!"

Soon, he disappeared around the corner, but Merisusa could still hear Weevil singing, in his banshee-like voice:

"Merisusa is a tramp.Lalalala!! She had sex with Rex Raptor!"

As the words slowly sunk in, Merisusa was filled with anger and, grabbing first two things that caught the enraged girl's eye (which just happened to be a fire extinguisher an ax), she ran after Weevil.

But Weevil was already far away from her, still announcing how immoral and perverted Merisusa was. Suddenly, he ran into a wall, or so he thought. For it was Rex, attracted by all the comotion,who now stood in his way; and who now looked suspiciously similar to the Two-Headed King Rex.

"How dare you call the love of my life a tramp? You miserable lowlife." growled Rex, with a storm of fury raging in his eyes. Weevil turned around to run, but Merisusa was standing behind him, still wielding the axe, and from the looks of it, she definitely knew how to use it.

"Uhh. I am cornered. I have nowhere to run. Please forgive me, Merisusa!" whimpered Weevil, as he hugged her legs

"Get your dirty hands off my girl, before I tear them off!" shouted Rex, grabbing Weevil by the neck and shaking him violently like a rattle. "Enough, Rex. Put him down." Merisusa said. Rex did, just to hear Weevil wailing and begging to be spared.

"Be quiet, you little worm." roared Rex, anger still flaming in his eyes. "Now stand up and be a man for once in your life! "

"Tell me, Rex, are you a good student?" asked gently Merisusa "I suppose not, what with all the snooping around and cheating going around. Now Weevil, you are about to find out why you should pay attention in your English literature class!" She added with a sinister smile.

"You dared to taint my good name, Weevil, and now you will pay!"

Merisusa beat up Weevil, angry at his deeds. Then she and Rex left him battered once more, it seemed he'd never learn.

Just ten minutes later, Weevil was reduced to a whimpering, quaking ball of pain, not even remotely resembling the proud, arrogant duelist he once was.

"Please, let me go",sobbed he out,"You've had your revenge."

"I don't think we've had vengeance enough for all of the terrible things you've done to us. You succeeded in making us miserable, and you said you loved me, if you loved me, you'd be glad I was happy and not try to interfere. Now you will go and confess what a terrible liar you are.Yes,Weevil. In front of every single person you ever knew. Every person you ever hurt. You will confess. All of your rotten soul will be revealed, and the world will shudder with disgust!"

Merisusa and Rex make Weevil confess all of the rotten things he's done to everyone in the museum and point out all of his flaws.

Time passed and the day was coming to an end. Rex and Merisusa walked outside. The rain had cleared and the day was gray. Rex and Merisusa gazed at the clouds, illuminated with a radiant orange.

Rex turned to Merisusa.

"Well, did you have fun today?" Rex asked, "I hope I wasn't too boring."

" You were perfect," Merisusa told him ," I am glad you finally saw how much I needed you."

"No," Rex said. "We need each other. I just never wanted to admit I needed you, but I do. Everytime I try to leave you, I feel like I'm going to die if I don't see you happy. I guess I aim to please, so to speak."

"Oh Rex," Merisusa said. "Your so sweet. I never thought I'd say that to you." She said with a smile. "Not with the way things were going."

"Yeah, I know." Rex apologized. "Sorry for being such a bastard. I kept trying to convince myself I didn't need a girl to be happy. But I've learned it is better when you have someone who cares about you and sticks up for you, then to lead a life alone."

Merisusa put her arms around Rex and got close to his face. She smiled warmly at him. They began to pull their heads in at the same time, both of them eager to kiss the other. When they were to the point of their lips about to touch, they both laughed a bit. Then they kissed passionately once more.

"Did I ever tell you how good your kisses feel?" Rex asked Merisusa.

Merisusa giggled, "Oh Rex."

They walked off down the road, talking and laughing as the happy couple they had now become. Their strength and love had conquered all which was set before them, there is nothing left but to live in happiness now...

~~~FIN~~~