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[moonlightshine]

[Usagi wasn't sure how they all decided to take a quick trip to Domino, but she was happy for it. She would get to see the place where Marik made a name for himself. Be able to explore a new city, and over all make more memories with her friends. The girls decided to go with them as well, which made it easier when it came to getting transportation and hotel rooms. Plus, going as a group and not on a date made it easier to convince her parents.

Leaving their hotel room, she turned to Marik, gauging his expression. She had a feeling he might be nervous being back in a place that was both good and bad. They could take things at his pace. If he wanted to show her around, or if they wanted to explore, that was fine. Either way, she would be happy as long as they got to spend time together.]

The girls said we could meet up with them later in the day. I know Ami-chan wanted to visit a museum or two, and Mina-chan wanted to do shopping...

[Usagi told her boyfriend, her hand easily slipping into his, hoping it would help calm any nerves.]

I'm curious to what you'd like to do. We could wander the city, or stay at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing day.

[Heck, they could make a game of pointing out how many 'KaibaCorp' symbols or buildings were around if he wanted.]

We can do whatever you'd like, Marik-kun.

Comments

[thetombkeeper]

Naivé child. He's obviously never told you what he used the Millennium Rod for. Perhaps you should ask Yugi's cheerleaders next time you see them!

[... Alright, now that he wasn't expecting. The "good" energy he felt yesterday when Sailor Moon was parading around town while fighting that strange creature matched the energy coming from this girl and this locket. But then, who was this?

Bakura simply chuckles, not moving from the spot as his Ring springs to life and deflects the magical chain with a loud clang. His gaze is honed in on Usagi, his expression still absolutely confident.]

This isn't what I'm after anyways. Your little trinket is useless to me.

[He casually tosses the locket to Usagi.]

Tell Marik his old friend Bakura says hello and watch his eyes. If he's changed like you say he has, he'll think nothing of it. Probably make some snide remark and ask if you're alright.

If he hasn't, he'll be paranoid that I came "snooping around" and ask you what I confronted you about.

[His grin widens.]

Don't say I didn't warn you, little moon rabbit!

[The Ring emits a bright flash followed by a sinister laugh. When the light fades, Bakura is gone and all that's left is the tabletop rpg book he had been carrying on the floor.]

[moonlightshine]

[To the surprise of Usagi and "Sailor Moon," the heart chain didn't make contact. It bounced off like it meant nothing. Was this the power of a Millennium Item? There was much they didn't know about them, but the darkness that Usagi sense from the Ring was different than yesterday.

Thankfully the enemy didn't stay long. The locket was tossed back at Usagi, which she barely caught. Once it was in her hands, she sunk to the floor. She could only watch, speechless, as Bakura made his exit. The stress of the event spilled over, causing her tears to fall from her face. She was beating herself up for separating from her friends, for having her locket stolen...and for having her faith in Marik shaken.

Sailor Venus disappeared from the scene, but Ami and Rei were soon there to comfort their friend and princess. Makoto and Minako soon appeared afterwards, managing to calm Usagi down. Her eyes were red from crying, but they agreed they needed to head back to the hotel.

Their vacation would need to be cut short. They would head back to Tokyo as soon as they could.]