Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Falling From Grace ❯ Chapter 30 ( Chapter 30 )

YUGIOH

Falling From Grace

 

 

 

Chapter 30. (Epilogue)

"You told me there's no cure!!", Tea practically screamed at Marik, after storming all the way to the museum.

 

Marik answered calmly, "That's correct......there's no cure to the potion."

 

"You're lying! There is a cure, because Joey's fine again!", Tea yelled at him, enraged.

 

Marik blinked, hearing this information. "That's not possible. Tell me what happened."

 

"Joey only cared about me, and I guess Kaiba approached him to talk about it. The next thing I know they're kissing and walking off together. He's fine......he's happy, and he cares about Kaiba again!", Tea snapped, furious.

 

"That's still not possible. The only way for the spell to break is......", Marik paused again, unable to believe that. "No......that can't be...."

 

"What can't be??", Tea snapped.

 

"Could you have misinterpreted it?", Marik asked. "Maybe Kaiba just begged him for a taste, and they're just being friends, now.....or trying."

 

"They were sucking face outside the school, making a spectacle of themselves.....and Joey even lunged at him! That was definitely no 'taste'!", Tea insisted.

 

Marik rubbed his chin. "Then I guess......that has to be the only answer. But, who would have thought? The priest and the mongrel......what a strange combination."

 

"What are you talking about??", Tea asked.

 

"There is one other minor way of breaking such a spell, but it's only one chance in.......basically, the chances are so slim it's nearly impossible", Marik said.

 

"Tell me!", Tea demanded.

 

Marik sighed. "If they were destined to be together.....to be in love in the first place. A destined true love can break the spell of the potion, if they kiss. But for that to happen, first you have to have one effected by the potion and still decide to kiss someone else. Then you have to calculate the possibility by the population of humans on Earth, man and woman. It just doesn't happen!"

 

Tea then grabbed Marik by the shirt, yelling, "You're saying there was another chance for Tristan to break out of the spell he was in.....and you never told me!!??"

 

"The chance is nearly in-existent......it wasn't worth acknowledging!", Marik snapped back.

 

Tea let him go and turned away, horrified. "I didn't have to do any of that in the first place. There was another chance at helping Tristan, and......that means I murdered an innocent guy, for nothing. My life is ruined, and there was another way to solve it."

 

Marik had nothing to say to her. And in all honesty, he really didn't care. It was fun torturing a poor soul, while it lasted. Maybe it was even a more subtle way to finally get even with the Pharaoh.

 

Tea finally walked out, also having nothing left to say.

 

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

 

Tea was no longer part of the friendship group. Of all the people, Kaiba was now part of the loop.....something Joey made sure to drag him into. And after almost losing Joey, Kaiba was even less reluctant to fight about it than before. Mokuba had also joined the group, enjoying the company of many friends to talk with, and even Kaiba was able to start opening up a little and talk more than he used to.

 

And Yugi.......he had lost his love for Tea, never being able to see her as a good person again. But, he had found a love in Rebecca, who started to date him instead, after moving to Domino in order to be with him.

 

So, Tea was now alone and miserable. Anyone that was once her friend, had all abandoned her. She had no one left, no one that wanted her......except one unexpected visitor.

 

One fateful night......she was alone in the park, miserable and crying, when a voice spoke out, "Hello, Tea."

 

She gasped, and turned to see Bakura grinning down at her. "What do you want?", she asked.

 

"I see you're back to normal. Atleast, as normal as you could get. No friends around tonight? Then again.....I've heard a rumor that they abandoned you", Bakura sneered.

 

Tea looked down, miserably.

 

"So, I'm right. Well, don't worry, Tea....I don't mind accepting you just the way you are. And an enemy of the Pharaoh is always a friend of mine.....", Bakura said, holding out his hand.

 

She looked at the hand offered to her, then up at him in stunned silence. "Count your blessings while you can, mortal. You don't have many other options of friends left. Beggars can't be choosers."

 

"But......what do you want with me?", Tea said.

 

Bakura grinned evilly. "To have my way with you, of course. I have to admit......that night with you was rather amusing. And what could be better than to have my way with you, free of charge. So....last chance. Will you join me, or not?"

 

He was right.......Tea didn't see any other options available. No one else wanted her, and it was better than being alone. Even if she was being used.......atleast someone wanted her. Tea brought her hand up, taking Bakura's, as the tomb thief directed Tea into an even more evil darker path of shadow......

 

THE END

 

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Narr: I know it's sad to see the story finally come to an end. Atleast I enjoyed it while it lasted. But there's happiness involved, too...Kaiba and Joey is happy, and Tea is absolutely miserable. I'd also like to add that I know there's a lot of people that were routing on Tea's death. Not to say I didn't consider that a number of times. But I decided against that for a main reason...if Tea died, then her suffering would be over (yeah, I'm so mean). This way, she has to live her life, knowing the rest of her existence is not only without her friends because she lost them, but is now being constantly used by someone who couldn't give a crap about her...which is even better! Hahahahaha!

 

Er...ahem. Anyway, I have another bit of news that I thought I should let you people know. After this, I have one more short story to send out, and then I'm going to be taking a break on fics for awhile. I feel so burned-out, and really need the time to recoup after the last story I wrote. I'll be back again, but I'll need a little time for myself. In the meantime, you can still find the flavor of my writing in Shaylo's stories, who's address I have listed in my bio (and yeah, I know I had the address incorrect once, but that was fixed). It probably wont be too much longer before she comes out with her story sequel: Seto's Wish 2. I'm also still doing editing for Nenya's very wonderful fics, if you like Kaiba/Yami romance...and I highly recommend her. Her talent is absolutely amazing (and I believe she's in my favorites list).

 

About this other story: it's a short story, yet a long/short story (still only 1 chapter long, but it's big). I wanted to make sure to especially warn all those that had read this fic, because it's a 'what-if' fic that's based on this story. The problem being is that this fic is primarily a Kaiba/Mokuba. I know a lot of people out there don't like this particular pairing. That's why I wanted to make sure you all know ahead of time. So, if you don't like that combo, then you probably don't want to read it. It's also a stronger rating. Call me weird, but I had to try this pairing atleast once. Plus, using the idea of this fic I felt gave a more acceptable reason for the pairing, as well...making it more IC in my opinion.

 

I need to update my favorites sometime, too...cuz there's a writer called...well, 543013 that created a unique fic called Mokuba's Body Guard, a Kaiba/Marik fic (which I hope he updates, sometime). I thought that fic was very good, especially since I never really liked Marik (especially as a match-up for Kaiba). But he made the Marik character in a very unique way I've never seen him portrayed before, and did an absolutely wonderful job with Kaiba as well. He also had to have one of the funniest Joey moments I've ever seen in a fic. It still makes me laugh thinking about it to this day.

 

Okay, that's it. Thank you everyone for being here and enjoying my fics with me while I sent them out. It was a great ride. Those with e-mails I'll try and send my own replies to, for all the final reviews I get.

 

Just before I go, I want to add a final 'guessing' award for one more person.

 

Congratulations to Growing Pain! Way back in a Chapter 12 review, you guessed that Joey and Kaiba would be together and happy at the end. I'm sure there were probably times later that made you not so sure (like the whole Tea drugging Joey thing). But the point was, you guessed right. Good job!

 

Wait! I just remembered another guess, but there's been so many reviews now...I don't remember who said it to me. Growing Pain, was it you? Someone mentioned to me that if Bakura came back and used Tea, that would be so perfect...or something like that. I'm sure I heard it. Well, if someone remembers being the one, let me know! I'll see if I can add that credit...somewhere. I'm sure I heard that, but I don't remember who said it. Well...whoever it was, great guess! You'd have to be able to tap into 'my' brain to come up with a crazy guess like that. Even I'd have trouble with such a guess, and I wrote the thing!

 

Anyway...it's been great. See you all later (I hope).