Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Three-In-One Combo ❯ The End is in Sight ( Chapter 27 )
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By: Indigo Tantarian 
Shadi goes back to Isis's apartment to rest, but in the morning she has news for him...
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 02.17.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 248 | Status: Work In Progress
Shadi goes back to Isis's apartment to rest, but in the morning she has news for him...
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 02.17.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 248 | Status: Work In Progress
Author's Notes: First off, I apologize for the general crappiness of this chapter. I should have stuck it at the end of the last chapter. But it was so long already! And I didn't write this until yesterday. Really fast. And it just leads up to the beginning of the end of the story. Oh, and when I get my DVDs and see the next time Shadi shows up, I'll try to write a chapter for that too.
High Crystal Guardian, would you like to HAVE the Anti-Ankh? He's scary, we don't want him… He's yours if you want him! But you can't have nice Scale, he's mine. ^_^
Ah, I knew I forgot something. Well, Malik explained everything to Isis, and really, what could she do about it?
Yeep, I always update early in the morning! It might not have showed up for a while, though. Sorry to keep you in suspense!
As usual, I'm not sure I got the characterization right for anyone but Shadi, Ankh, and Scale. But I really like writing for Malik. ^_^
Isis: Indigo will never own Yu-Gi-Oh, and neither will you…
Three-In-One Combo!
"That was most unpleasant," Shadi muttered. "Now that it is over, would someone please untie me?"
Rishid brought a small knife out of his robe and went over to cut the ropes while Isis turned to her brother. "Malik, that may have been the most idiotic thing you've ever done. I do wish you would pay attention to the ancient lore you seem so interested in," she said.
\\SHE wishes!? As if SHE was the one in danger?\\
Shadi stood up and stretched, rubbing his wrists.
"Oh relax, Isis. It's over, nothing happened, forget it," Malik said airily.
Isis frowned and gave Malik a sharp thwack on the head. "Don't speak so lightly of it. We could all have died. The world could have ended."
"You're leaving, Bakura?" Malik suddenly asked, seeing the white-haired thief move towards the door.
"We'll meet up later, I'm sure," Bakura said without a backward glance.
\\Hey… Wait! Stop him! I was about to win the Ring, Eye, AND Rod! I want to finish the game!\\
/I seem to recall that it was Ankh who set the stakes and arranged the game. He would have won the Items had you finished, and it was his game to stop or continue at any time. I doubt he still wants those Items./
"Shadi," Isis said, snapping the older Egyptian out of his inner conversation. "Would you care to come to my apartment to have lunch?" She glanced at Malik. "Perhaps my brother and Rishid could join us. But only for lunch."
There was an awkward silence for a moment except in Shadi's mind where \\I won't eat with that psycho!\\ could be heard.
"That depends. What are you having?" Malik asked. Rishid kept silent.
Isis sighed. "Meat, I suppose. I have a bit of lamb in the freezer, I think."
"Well, it's not my favorite, but I guess it'll do," Malik said.
Isis nodded. Malik and Rishid followed her out to the street and Shadi followed behind them. Ankh was still in his soul room and wouldn't talk to anyone. Scale was outside his door screaming about how worthless the other spirit was. Shadi was developing a headache and was already very tired.
/Scale, would you leave him alone? If you're going to be so loud, come out and take over. I should probably try to talk to Ankh, and it's quieter in there./ Shadi finally said.
Scale immediately took over Shadi's body and kicked en empty soda can, managing to hit the legs of all three Egyptians in front of him. They turned to look and Scale grinned maliciously at them.
"What's your problem?" Malik snarled. "You kick Shadi out or something?"
"In fact, he told me to take over. He wants to talk to that whiny green-freak for some reason, so you're stuck with me," Scale taunted.
"Then you may want to be more polite, or my brother may decide that you are not worth the trouble it takes to exist with you," Isis said calmly, continuing to walk home. Malik and Rishid followed, and Scale did too,, muttering ancient Egyptian curses to himself.
/Ankh, don't dwell on the past. Nothing happened that could not be fixed and no one was hurt./
//Scale was! I can't believe what I did… even worse, the things I said to him!//
/He knows you weren't in your right mind. I doubt even HE would hold it against you./
After a while they reached Isis's apartment. It was far cleaner than it had been the last time Shadi had come.
"Malik, you may prepare the meat in any cooked, edible way you see fit," Isis said.
"Oh, MAY I?" Malik asked sarcastically.
Isis gave him a level look. "Yes. You may. Now, please. And Rishid, if you could set the table, I would appreciate it."
Scale snickered and muttered something that sounded like "whipped" under his breath. Isis stared at him.
"Scale, take some money and go get us something to drink. I'm afraid I'm out of everything besides water," she said.
Scale's eyes lit up. "Oh gladly!"
"Hmm… never mind. Rishid, you go. And get anything else you might want also. Scale, set the table. If anything is broken or damaged, you will pay for it ten times over." She handed Rishid some money and he left. Then she led Scale to the kitchen and handed him a stack of plates and forks. He almost flung them to the floor, but a glare from Isis made him stop.
While Isis went to see what Malik was doing, Scale was muttering murderously, half to himself and half to Isis. "By Ra, I hate mortals. Did you find these forks on the street? This one has teeth marks in it! He'd better not ruin that meat. I've never seen such hideous plates in my life!" Scale threw the plates and forks down around the table. "You've got a plastic tablecloth? You'd probably need it. Filthy mortals… Are you finished yet?"
This went on for quite a while. Rishid returned with some apple cider and a spice cake shortly before the food was ready.
"Why'd you get THAT, you loser?" Scale asked him. Rishid raised an eyebrow but did not answer.
"Isis!" Malik shouted. "I don't care if it's Shadi's body! If I hear that voice one more time I swear I'm going to kill him!"
"For the good of all present, you should probably either return to your soul room or be quiet," Isis suggested.
Scale glared at her for a moment, but then Shadi took over again. "I apologize for him," Shadi said.
"Oh you're lucky your host took over!" Malik yelled.
\\Let me out, I'll show HIM who's lucky!\\
/Settle down, Scale. Why don't you talk to Ankh, he won't listen to me./
\\You idiot! If you don't get out here now I'll pull all your hair out!\\
/…Not that way. You know what I mean. And try to have some tact, please./
The food was ready soon and they all ate slowly. Scale was still yelling at Ankh, but he was trying to knock the other spirit out of his own self-pity more than anything else. However, after the meal they had the cake Rishid had bought. Shadi took one bite and Scale immediately took over again. "What is this?" he demanded of Rishid.
"Spice cake," Rishid answered.
"What kind of spice?"
"Mostly cinnamon, with some cloves and nutmeg, I believe."
"Mmm…" Scale grinned and took another huge bite before Shadi took his body back, looking rather annoyed with crumbs falling out of his mouth.
After they finished eating, Malik and Rishid stayed around to talk to Isis for a while, but they left after an hour or so. They missed each others' company, but they still agreed that it was best to go their separate ways. Isis warned Malik to be careful, and he and Rishid left.
"I apologize for the inconvenience I've caused you," Shadi said gravely.
"It was not your fault. HOPEFULLY my brother won't cause you this trouble again," Isis said, rolling her eyes slightly.
"I won't deny that it could have been disastrous, but nothing too horrible happened. There was nothing that could be done about it," Shadi said, stifling a yawn.
"Oh, forgive me. Please, rest here before you return to Egypt. You've had a tiring day, why don't you lie down for a while," Isis offered.
"I… don't wish to impose, but I'm afraid that if I didn't, I might appear at the bottom of the sea again. Or perhaps inside a volcano. I would truly appreciate it," Shadi said reluctantly.
"Of course. You may sleep in Malik's room. It's quieter and darker in there, and I cleaned it after he left so you will not find any… strange surprises," Isis said with a dark chuckle.
Soon after Shadi lay down on Malik's old bed, he was asleep. Scale finally just told Ankh to quit sulking, and went back to his own soul room. Ankh was feeling a bit better, though he was still completely miserable.
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In a remote corner of the Shadow Realm, quite a few others had been paying close attention to the recent events.
"I told you he was useless as a guardian!" one of the past guardians said. "The world could have been destroyed! The Balance would have been ruined forever. Something must be done!"
"I knew he would be incompetent, but look at what he almost let happen!" Shadi's father shouted, gesturing wildly.
"Quiet!" Sadin, the first guardian, commanded. "I have seen. While Shadi is in fact the most competent guardian we have had in many centuries…" He glances around accusingly. "…I agree that he has proven most ineffective recently. The Items are not being kept safe enough."
"So will you have the next guardian take over the job? That girl with the Tauk?" asked a younger guardian.
"No, I think not. He has still been incredibly successful. I believe these dark times merely call for… additional protection," Sadin said, stroking his beard thoughtfully.
"What are you suggesting? Two guardians at once?" asked an old woman.
"In a manner of speaking, yes. Tell me, what should we make this new guardian like?" Sadin asked.
There was a lot of general muttering. "How do you propose we MAKE a new guardian?" asked Shadi's father skeptically.
"Rather easily. Some mortals were sent here a while ago. We will mold their flesh and bones into the ideal guardian. However, we must plan his first. So what qualities, physical mental or spiritual, shall we give our supplementary guardian?"
The crowd was quiet for a while, but then suggestions poured in.
"Devoted!"
"Strong."
"Tall."
"Big all over."
"Obedient to our wishes."
"Intelligent."
"Not too intelligent!"
"Give him some way to keep the Items safe, no matter what."
"Some minor mind-reading power?"
"Determination!"
In the front of the group, a guardian who had once been a scribe was scribbling these ideas down and making some hasty sketches. After a moment he handed the papyrus sheet up to Sadin, who looked at it with mild approval.
"My fellow guardians," he said, holding up the drawings for all to see, "HERE is what we shall make…"
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Shadi woke early the next morning with the distinct feeling that he was missing something or had forgotten something. But he dismissed it for the moment and went out to find Isis waiting for him in the main room of the apartment.
"I had a vision last night," she said without preamble, lightly touching the Tauk at her throat. "There is someone in your home, and he seems to be planning to stay for quite some time. You should probably return and find out what he wants before he gets too comfortable."
\\What in Osiris's depths…\\
//Who could it be?//
\\Oh, you're awake? You aren't going to sit in there and whimper all day again, are you?\\
//…No. I'm sorry, Scale. For everything.//
\\Good, you should be! You owe me three Millennium Items!\\
//That's not really what I was talking about…//
\\Ha, if I thought you still meant any of the things you did yesterday, I'd send you to Anubis, buzzard face! I don't care about THAT!\\
//Thanks for being so understanding, Scale!//
\\I never said anything about that! You STILL owe me three Items.\\
"Who is this person? What else do you know, Isis?" Shadi asked, trying to ignore his spirits momentarily.
"I do not know. He seems very large, and protective of… something. He poses no direct threat to you, although don't take that to mean that you should let down your guard around him. He could be a serious threat to your present way of life," Isis answered.
"I suppose a clear answer would be too much to ask?" Shadi said ruefully.
"That is all I can gather from the Tauk," Isis said. "I suggest you leave as soon as possible."
Shadi nodded. "I agree. Thank you for your hospitality."
Isis gave a short nod of acknowledgement.
/Ankh? Scale? Are you ready to return now?/
//Yes. I wonder what that person wants…?//
\\Hurry up, you lump!\\
Shadi said goodbye to Isis and quickly chanted the words of the transport ritual. It still wasn't the most enjoyable experience ever, but it was far more comfortable than it had been the last time. Shadi sank smoothly through the floor.
Endnotes: Ooh, the plot THICKENS! I got the idea for what's coming next from the newest manga in Japan. You'll see what I'm talking about next time, if you haven't already guessed.
Oh, and the humans who Sadin said showed up a while ago are Pegasus's guards who Yami Bakura sent to the Shadow Realm with his Morphing Jar. It doesn't really matter, but I guess it makes sense…
Oh yes, one more thing! Someone sent me fanart of Shadi, Chibi Ankh, and Chibi Scale. I saved the pictures and made them a little more visible (though they're still hard to see), but I forget who drew them! Please tell me who you are, because I'd like to put your pictures on my website and give you credit. They were so cute!
High Crystal Guardian, would you like to HAVE the Anti-Ankh? He's scary, we don't want him… He's yours if you want him! But you can't have nice Scale, he's mine. ^_^
Ah, I knew I forgot something. Well, Malik explained everything to Isis, and really, what could she do about it?
Yeep, I always update early in the morning! It might not have showed up for a while, though. Sorry to keep you in suspense!
As usual, I'm not sure I got the characterization right for anyone but Shadi, Ankh, and Scale. But I really like writing for Malik. ^_^
Isis: Indigo will never own Yu-Gi-Oh, and neither will you…
Three-In-One Combo!
"That was most unpleasant," Shadi muttered. "Now that it is over, would someone please untie me?"
Rishid brought a small knife out of his robe and went over to cut the ropes while Isis turned to her brother. "Malik, that may have been the most idiotic thing you've ever done. I do wish you would pay attention to the ancient lore you seem so interested in," she said.
\\SHE wishes!? As if SHE was the one in danger?\\
Shadi stood up and stretched, rubbing his wrists.
"Oh relax, Isis. It's over, nothing happened, forget it," Malik said airily.
Isis frowned and gave Malik a sharp thwack on the head. "Don't speak so lightly of it. We could all have died. The world could have ended."
"You're leaving, Bakura?" Malik suddenly asked, seeing the white-haired thief move towards the door.
"We'll meet up later, I'm sure," Bakura said without a backward glance.
\\Hey… Wait! Stop him! I was about to win the Ring, Eye, AND Rod! I want to finish the game!\\
/I seem to recall that it was Ankh who set the stakes and arranged the game. He would have won the Items had you finished, and it was his game to stop or continue at any time. I doubt he still wants those Items./
"Shadi," Isis said, snapping the older Egyptian out of his inner conversation. "Would you care to come to my apartment to have lunch?" She glanced at Malik. "Perhaps my brother and Rishid could join us. But only for lunch."
There was an awkward silence for a moment except in Shadi's mind where \\I won't eat with that psycho!\\ could be heard.
"That depends. What are you having?" Malik asked. Rishid kept silent.
Isis sighed. "Meat, I suppose. I have a bit of lamb in the freezer, I think."
"Well, it's not my favorite, but I guess it'll do," Malik said.
Isis nodded. Malik and Rishid followed her out to the street and Shadi followed behind them. Ankh was still in his soul room and wouldn't talk to anyone. Scale was outside his door screaming about how worthless the other spirit was. Shadi was developing a headache and was already very tired.
/Scale, would you leave him alone? If you're going to be so loud, come out and take over. I should probably try to talk to Ankh, and it's quieter in there./ Shadi finally said.
Scale immediately took over Shadi's body and kicked en empty soda can, managing to hit the legs of all three Egyptians in front of him. They turned to look and Scale grinned maliciously at them.
"What's your problem?" Malik snarled. "You kick Shadi out or something?"
"In fact, he told me to take over. He wants to talk to that whiny green-freak for some reason, so you're stuck with me," Scale taunted.
"Then you may want to be more polite, or my brother may decide that you are not worth the trouble it takes to exist with you," Isis said calmly, continuing to walk home. Malik and Rishid followed, and Scale did too,, muttering ancient Egyptian curses to himself.
/Ankh, don't dwell on the past. Nothing happened that could not be fixed and no one was hurt./
//Scale was! I can't believe what I did… even worse, the things I said to him!//
/He knows you weren't in your right mind. I doubt even HE would hold it against you./
After a while they reached Isis's apartment. It was far cleaner than it had been the last time Shadi had come.
"Malik, you may prepare the meat in any cooked, edible way you see fit," Isis said.
"Oh, MAY I?" Malik asked sarcastically.
Isis gave him a level look. "Yes. You may. Now, please. And Rishid, if you could set the table, I would appreciate it."
Scale snickered and muttered something that sounded like "whipped" under his breath. Isis stared at him.
"Scale, take some money and go get us something to drink. I'm afraid I'm out of everything besides water," she said.
Scale's eyes lit up. "Oh gladly!"
"Hmm… never mind. Rishid, you go. And get anything else you might want also. Scale, set the table. If anything is broken or damaged, you will pay for it ten times over." She handed Rishid some money and he left. Then she led Scale to the kitchen and handed him a stack of plates and forks. He almost flung them to the floor, but a glare from Isis made him stop.
While Isis went to see what Malik was doing, Scale was muttering murderously, half to himself and half to Isis. "By Ra, I hate mortals. Did you find these forks on the street? This one has teeth marks in it! He'd better not ruin that meat. I've never seen such hideous plates in my life!" Scale threw the plates and forks down around the table. "You've got a plastic tablecloth? You'd probably need it. Filthy mortals… Are you finished yet?"
This went on for quite a while. Rishid returned with some apple cider and a spice cake shortly before the food was ready.
"Why'd you get THAT, you loser?" Scale asked him. Rishid raised an eyebrow but did not answer.
"Isis!" Malik shouted. "I don't care if it's Shadi's body! If I hear that voice one more time I swear I'm going to kill him!"
"For the good of all present, you should probably either return to your soul room or be quiet," Isis suggested.
Scale glared at her for a moment, but then Shadi took over again. "I apologize for him," Shadi said.
"Oh you're lucky your host took over!" Malik yelled.
\\Let me out, I'll show HIM who's lucky!\\
/Settle down, Scale. Why don't you talk to Ankh, he won't listen to me./
\\You idiot! If you don't get out here now I'll pull all your hair out!\\
/…Not that way. You know what I mean. And try to have some tact, please./
The food was ready soon and they all ate slowly. Scale was still yelling at Ankh, but he was trying to knock the other spirit out of his own self-pity more than anything else. However, after the meal they had the cake Rishid had bought. Shadi took one bite and Scale immediately took over again. "What is this?" he demanded of Rishid.
"Spice cake," Rishid answered.
"What kind of spice?"
"Mostly cinnamon, with some cloves and nutmeg, I believe."
"Mmm…" Scale grinned and took another huge bite before Shadi took his body back, looking rather annoyed with crumbs falling out of his mouth.
After they finished eating, Malik and Rishid stayed around to talk to Isis for a while, but they left after an hour or so. They missed each others' company, but they still agreed that it was best to go their separate ways. Isis warned Malik to be careful, and he and Rishid left.
"I apologize for the inconvenience I've caused you," Shadi said gravely.
"It was not your fault. HOPEFULLY my brother won't cause you this trouble again," Isis said, rolling her eyes slightly.
"I won't deny that it could have been disastrous, but nothing too horrible happened. There was nothing that could be done about it," Shadi said, stifling a yawn.
"Oh, forgive me. Please, rest here before you return to Egypt. You've had a tiring day, why don't you lie down for a while," Isis offered.
"I… don't wish to impose, but I'm afraid that if I didn't, I might appear at the bottom of the sea again. Or perhaps inside a volcano. I would truly appreciate it," Shadi said reluctantly.
"Of course. You may sleep in Malik's room. It's quieter and darker in there, and I cleaned it after he left so you will not find any… strange surprises," Isis said with a dark chuckle.
Soon after Shadi lay down on Malik's old bed, he was asleep. Scale finally just told Ankh to quit sulking, and went back to his own soul room. Ankh was feeling a bit better, though he was still completely miserable.
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In a remote corner of the Shadow Realm, quite a few others had been paying close attention to the recent events.
"I told you he was useless as a guardian!" one of the past guardians said. "The world could have been destroyed! The Balance would have been ruined forever. Something must be done!"
"I knew he would be incompetent, but look at what he almost let happen!" Shadi's father shouted, gesturing wildly.
"Quiet!" Sadin, the first guardian, commanded. "I have seen. While Shadi is in fact the most competent guardian we have had in many centuries…" He glances around accusingly. "…I agree that he has proven most ineffective recently. The Items are not being kept safe enough."
"So will you have the next guardian take over the job? That girl with the Tauk?" asked a younger guardian.
"No, I think not. He has still been incredibly successful. I believe these dark times merely call for… additional protection," Sadin said, stroking his beard thoughtfully.
"What are you suggesting? Two guardians at once?" asked an old woman.
"In a manner of speaking, yes. Tell me, what should we make this new guardian like?" Sadin asked.
There was a lot of general muttering. "How do you propose we MAKE a new guardian?" asked Shadi's father skeptically.
"Rather easily. Some mortals were sent here a while ago. We will mold their flesh and bones into the ideal guardian. However, we must plan his first. So what qualities, physical mental or spiritual, shall we give our supplementary guardian?"
The crowd was quiet for a while, but then suggestions poured in.
"Devoted!"
"Strong."
"Tall."
"Big all over."
"Obedient to our wishes."
"Intelligent."
"Not too intelligent!"
"Give him some way to keep the Items safe, no matter what."
"Some minor mind-reading power?"
"Determination!"
In the front of the group, a guardian who had once been a scribe was scribbling these ideas down and making some hasty sketches. After a moment he handed the papyrus sheet up to Sadin, who looked at it with mild approval.
"My fellow guardians," he said, holding up the drawings for all to see, "HERE is what we shall make…"
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Shadi woke early the next morning with the distinct feeling that he was missing something or had forgotten something. But he dismissed it for the moment and went out to find Isis waiting for him in the main room of the apartment.
"I had a vision last night," she said without preamble, lightly touching the Tauk at her throat. "There is someone in your home, and he seems to be planning to stay for quite some time. You should probably return and find out what he wants before he gets too comfortable."
\\What in Osiris's depths…\\
//Who could it be?//
\\Oh, you're awake? You aren't going to sit in there and whimper all day again, are you?\\
//…No. I'm sorry, Scale. For everything.//
\\Good, you should be! You owe me three Millennium Items!\\
//That's not really what I was talking about…//
\\Ha, if I thought you still meant any of the things you did yesterday, I'd send you to Anubis, buzzard face! I don't care about THAT!\\
//Thanks for being so understanding, Scale!//
\\I never said anything about that! You STILL owe me three Items.\\
"Who is this person? What else do you know, Isis?" Shadi asked, trying to ignore his spirits momentarily.
"I do not know. He seems very large, and protective of… something. He poses no direct threat to you, although don't take that to mean that you should let down your guard around him. He could be a serious threat to your present way of life," Isis answered.
"I suppose a clear answer would be too much to ask?" Shadi said ruefully.
"That is all I can gather from the Tauk," Isis said. "I suggest you leave as soon as possible."
Shadi nodded. "I agree. Thank you for your hospitality."
Isis gave a short nod of acknowledgement.
/Ankh? Scale? Are you ready to return now?/
//Yes. I wonder what that person wants…?//
\\Hurry up, you lump!\\
Shadi said goodbye to Isis and quickly chanted the words of the transport ritual. It still wasn't the most enjoyable experience ever, but it was far more comfortable than it had been the last time. Shadi sank smoothly through the floor.
Endnotes: Ooh, the plot THICKENS! I got the idea for what's coming next from the newest manga in Japan. You'll see what I'm talking about next time, if you haven't already guessed.
Oh, and the humans who Sadin said showed up a while ago are Pegasus's guards who Yami Bakura sent to the Shadow Realm with his Morphing Jar. It doesn't really matter, but I guess it makes sense…
Oh yes, one more thing! Someone sent me fanart of Shadi, Chibi Ankh, and Chibi Scale. I saved the pictures and made them a little more visible (though they're still hard to see), but I forget who drew them! Please tell me who you are, because I'd like to put your pictures on my website and give you credit. They were so cute!