Nix: -sniffles- Last chappie!
Yami: -rolls eyes- You are such a drama queen!
Nix: -smiles- I know I am! Anyways…I want to send out a BIG THANKS TO PRINCESS NEFERTARI AKA KRYSTA! She's the one that helped me with this chapter. If any of y'all haven't read her stories before you should go and read them after this chapter! I also want to thank all of you who reviewed and all of you who helped me with everything...I also wanted to send out a BIG THANKS TO DIAMOND ROSE who wrote my lemon in chapter
Yami: Can we move on?
Nix: Fine…
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or Jurassic Park. See all other disclaimers!
Warnings: As stated in the summary and in the first chapter…THIS IS FLIPPIN' SHONEN AI! If you homophobes haven't left yet…You're stupid!
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Chapter 15: Relaxation at Last pt. 2
Nichole awoke to Solomon yelling that she, Yugi, and Yami needed to get up. Sighing she couldn't help but feel slightly depressed. –Today's going to go by fast and then I won't be able to see them for a long time. - Nichole thought before starting to cry. Nichole hoped that she wasn't crying to loud, but she just couldn't keep a sob from escaping her.
Yugi heard the sob as he walked by her room and thought he had imagined it…until he heard her sniffle that is. Feeling sad and curious as to why Nichole was crying he decided to go check it out. Knocking on the door Yugi waited before he heard a muffled 'come in'. When he walked inside he was greeted by Nichole's tear stained face and a half-hearted smile from her as well. Concern washed over him immediately. "What's wrong? Did you have a bad dream or did something else occur?"
Nichole chuckled in a slightly bitter way that was really unlike her. "No I didn't have a bad dream, just me being stupid."
Yami chose this time to walk in. He had heard the conversation as he was passing by and decided to tell Nichole otherwise. "Nothing you think can be stupid unless you're messing around. You are one of the most intelligent girls I've met. You except things that other people would complain about and you have a very bright soul like Yugi's so nothing you can do or say can be stupid unless done intentionally.
Nichole looked up in slight shock. She sat in thought for a few minutes before cracking a small smile. "Okay…I s'pose you're right," Nichole blushed. "I'm going to miss you guys! I mean we've through a literal hell and back! I just can't get over the fact that it'll be another year or two before we get to talk again!"
Yami and Yugi shared an all knowing grin thinking of when Yugi got taken by the Orichalcos and when Yami went to the afterlife even for that brief amount of time. Each time they had been separated it seemed as if eons had come and gone. Only instead of crushes/lovers in their case they Nichole thought them as her brothers (as her brother is a bit of a butt) and is going to miss them a bunch once she leaves.
"Will you lazy teens get down here!" Solomon hollered once more, breaking everyone out of their previous thoughts.
"Be right down Grandpa!" Yugi called.
Before Yami disappeared he looked to Nichole. "Promise me you won't look down on yourself again? Also…Don't forget the clothes I got for you in the closet…I went off of my size but I think they should be about right."
Nichole nodded smiling a little more now. "Thanks Yami…For everything."
Yugi and Yami were now at the breakfast table waiting for Nichole to come down. Each grabbed a stack of pancakes but would wait until she came down before eating.
(I wonder what she'll look like…)Yugi thought to what he thought to be himself.
((As do I aibou. Thankfully she wears our size pants and her grandfather knew around what size shirt she should be so I think she'll look great. Hopefully what I picked doesn't look as if a guy picked it out.))Yami sighed.
(Well you did pick out leather!) Yugi giggled playfully before hearing Nichole making her way into the kitchen.
-I dunno what they're planning but…Here goes nothing!-Nichole thought before she entered the kitchen. "So how do I look?"
Yami and Yugi's jaws dropped. Nichole usually wore slightly bigger t-shirts and jeans so they could only see the true shape of her legs at least when she wore shorts, skirts, or a tight pair of jeans, but with leather on…She looked absolutely stunning! Nichole wore the purplish snug fitting shirt that showed a bit of her midriff and the black leather pants that Yami got her.
"Nichole…You look…Wow…" Yugi got out after a few minutes, even though it still wasn't complete sentences.
Yami could only nod. He didn't trust his voice at the moment because he didn't really think that what he had picked out would fit her the way the clothes did. Finally finding his voice Yami spoke, "I'm glad they fit."
Nichole started blushing a bright red color. "Come on...We best call Joey, Marik, Bakura and Ryou…and Seto, otherwise no on will be-"
Nichole didn't get to finish her sentence as the doorbell sounded through the house. The three teens stood and look at each other confused on who it could be. Slowly making their way to the door they saw a group of people and knew who it was.
"Heeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllloooooooooooooooo!" a Brooklyn accent called obnoxiously. "Anyone home?"
Nichole and Yugi giggled while Yami could only roll his eyes. 'Joey can be such a dork at times but we all love him anyways' they thought together before opening the door.
"Mornin' sleepy heads!" Joey exclaimed before he, Taylor, Desi, Marik, Ryou, Bakura, Ashley, Seto, Mokuba, and Arthur walked in.
"Hey guys! Where's Mai?" Nichole asked noticing someone missing.
"Her parents took her on a family vacation to China." Ryou supplied. "She called me and told me she'd be leaving first thing in the morning today."
Everyone nodded before taking in Yugi, Yami, and Nichole's appearance. As soon as everyone saw what Nichole was wearing their own jaws dropped.
"Wow…" was the only thing Ashley could say.
"You look amazing." Taylor finished for everyone.
Nichole blushed darkly. "What? Oh…the clothes…Umm…Let's just be going then."
Everyone giggled at Nichole's shyness and modesty. No one had seen her this shy before except for Taylor and Desi. They were about to walk out the door they heard someone calling for them.
"Wait!" Solomon and Arthur yelled.
"Nichole…Solomon has…a birthday gift for you." Arthur panted.
"But my birthday isn't for another 2 months." Nichole said.
"Yes but this is a very late birthday present…I meant to give it to you on your 12th birthday but forgot that I even had it." Solomon said before taking Nichole's wrist and placing it in her palm.
Nichole eyes widened as she looked at the beautiful golden necklace that had the Eye of Horus with a gem in the center of the eye that had a turquoise blue and lime green hue.
The gem seemed to shimmer even without the light on its own. "Why now though?"
Solomon smiled at Nichole. "And why not now? It's as good as time as ever and I just now came across it…I'd probably lose it by the time it was your birthday anyways."
Nichole said a soft 'thank you' before putting on the necklace. As soon as she put on the necklace everyone thought they saw it glow by itself for a second as if finding its true master at long last. Looking into Nichole's eyes Yugi noticed they looked brighter and happier than before and he was glad for it. Everyone waved goodbye to Arthur and Solomon before heading out the door to walk around Domino. Yugi, Yami, Mokuba, and Joey pointed out places to eat, fun areas, good shopping places, even places that were part of Battle City or some other time in their life, etc. and ended up in the park in the center of the city.
"And dis is Domino Park!" Joey exclaimed happily.
Yugi looked over at Yami and saw that he had a smirk and was looking right back at him. Knowing what this meant Yugi turned towards Nichole. "Nichole would you come with us for a few minute? We need to show you something."
"Do we get to come?" Desi asked clueless to what was going on. After she had asked that she felt an elbow hit her in the side and glared up at Marik. Noticing he was glaring right back with a look that said 'We-Aren't-Going-As-It's-A-Surprise-For-Nichole-And-We'll-Get-To-See-It-In-A-Minute' and immediately Desi spoke again. "On second thought I'm going to stay here and get to know Marik a bit more."
Nichole looked at everyone confused as to why they weren't going before turning towards Yugi and Yami. "Okay I'm coming."
"Now what's this all about Joey? Why is Nichole getting dragged off by Yugi and Yami again?" Taylor asked with mock seriousness.
"Well…To tell ya the truth…I dun't know but knowin' Yam' and Yuge dey probably got sumtin' special fo' her." Joey said.
"Like what? What could they have plan that we can't see with her?" Desi asked.
Marik sighed. "I don't exactly know but I know that they said something to us, when Nichole wasn't paying attention, of a surprise that they had in store for her. I suppose we'll find out soon enough."
"Can I open my eyes yet?" Nichole asked from her spot on a park bench.
"Not yet!" Yugi yelled in annoyance.
"Why won't you come with us?" Yami growled quietly to a third person.
"I don't want to make a fool of myself. What if she doesn't like me?" the person asked.
"Believe us! You are her type! I promise. You guys have a lot in common!" Yugi said hastily before pulling the person along. /A/N: Before y'all kill me I'm making this up completely so when you find out who the person is then you know that he's not really...Him...oh you'll just see
Nichole sighed as she sat there with her hand over her eyes. Listening she could hear the birds and other common park noises but she also heard multiple footsteps and hushed whispers.
"Come on…You…Baby," said a voice that sounded like Yami.
Finally the whispering and scuffling of feet stopped. Nichole sat with a questioning look on her face. –Wonder what's going on…Oh well…it's not my business…Or is it? –
"Nichole you can open you eyes now." Yugi panted.
Nichole opened her eyes to see Yugi and Yami holding the upper arms of a blushing guy. "Uhh…who is this?"
Yugi smiled brightly. "This is Mike Shinoda! He's the person we wanted you to meet."
((And possibly become her boyfriend)) Yami chuckled.
Yugi giggled. (Yami be nice…Even though she can't hear us doesn't mean you need to tease her behind her back.) /A/N: Yami: That's sooo not true! I can tease y-I mean her whenever I want. Nix: -hits Yami on the head- Shut up and let me finish typing! Yami: -Pouts-/
"Oh…Hi! I'm Nichole Levis." Nichole said as she stuck out her hand for him to shake.
Mike looked up surprised and shook Nichole's outstretched hand. "You speak English quite fluently."
"I'm from America. That's the only-Wait! You speak English fluently too! You aren't from Japan originally are you?" Nichole asked with mock suspicion.
Mike smiled and shook his head. "Guess you caught me in the act…I'm from the LA area."
"I'm from the San Antonio area." Nichole said, her eyes glowing with her happiness.
Mike chuckled. "You know...You don't even really sound that much like an Texan."
Nichole pouted for a second. "Well it's mainly because I haven't been home for a while, due to the fact that I was here for a few days before leaving to go on a vacation that got ruined so I've been using Japanese for a while."
"I already know the whole story thanks to these guys." Mike motioned over his shoulder with his head at Yami and Yugi.
"Sorry to interrupt you chat but I think we need to head back to the picnic area before Joey and Ashley eat all the food." Yugi said smiling at how well the two were getting along.
The group of four headed back to find Joey and Ashley drooling over the food basket only being held back by Taylor and Mokuba to the best of their abilities. Watching the whole thing and cracking up was Desi and Marik while Bakura and Ryou just sat watching with amused eyes and enjoying the closeness with the other.
Joey noticed the four first. "Hey guys! Mike? How've ya been doin'?"
"Good. Especially now I have a girlfriend." Mike said smiling in a sly way.
Everyone (including Nichole, Yugi, and Yami) looked at Mike surprised at his answer. Maybe they had been wrong about him was what Yami and Yugi were thinking. But Desi was happy to hear this and decided to do something about the silence.
"Who?" Desi asked bubbly. "Do I know her?"
Mike smiled a very mysteriously, eyes alight in amusement. "You all know her quite well and she's standing in front of you."
"Nichole?" everyone except Nichole asked as she was stunned.
Mike nodded. Nichole was shocked and happy. She wasn't paying attention to anything around her and was staring off into space. She was knocked out of her thoughts and was shocked once more when Mike kissed her. Slowly she responded.
(Mission accomplished!") Yugi said with a mental smile.
((Yes, koibito.)) Yami chuckled.
After the picnic the group headed over to the arcade. They were surprised to find that Mike was a champion at DDR although he couldn't beat Yami or Yugi. In fact when Yami and Yugi went head to head they ended up confusing the machine as they were precise with every move they made and ended up tying. When they head to the arcade games Nichole beat everyone (minus Yami and Yugi for obvious reasons) at Crusin' Exotica. /A/N: I don't exactly know the title of this game but I know that I like it bunches/
Soon the gang left and went to eat at an expensive restaurant courtesy of Seto and Mokuba. Nichole was happy to know that it had shrimp as that was her favorite food. Everyone laughed when her eyes lit up. Mike had slipped his arm around her waist pulling her closer /A/N: Think booths like at the Olive Garden…Okay I'll stop interrupting/ making Nichole blush bright red and hide her face in his shoulder.
Around 8:00 everyone had eaten their fill and was heading out of the restaurant. Looking down at their clocks they were surprised to see the time. The American gang sighed sadly realizing that they only had an hour more before they departed at 9 to the airport.
"I suppose we need to get going and get everyone's luggage in order." Yugi said quietly breaking everyone's train of thought.
The group then parted to each respected house that they lived or was staying at. They agreed that after they gathered everything they would meet over at Yugi's house since that's where Nichole's grandpa was.
Nichole had packed earlier that morning and had went around the guest room one last time checking everywhere to make sure she had gotten what little stuff she had. Sighing she looked at what she was wearing and remember the pants were Yami's and blushed slightly. –I think maybe I should change…They might want to keep their leather.-
"Anything interesting you're thinking about to make you blush like that?" Yami asked leaning against the doorframe.
Nichole jumped and blushed deeper. "W-Well…I was…I was just wondering if you w-wanted y-your l-leather back…"
Yugi came up behind Yami and Mike behind him. Yugi smiled reassuringly before speaking, "No. You keep it. Think of it as a gift from us."
Mike walked up to Nichole and kissed her softly. After they broke Nichole looked deep into Mike's eyes wanting to memorize all she can about Mike so she could tell everyone what he looked like if anyone should question her. Mike had wrapped his arms around her waist bringing her into an embrace. Embarrassed at Yugi and Yami's smirking faces, Nichole buried her face into the crook of Mike's neck.
"Whenever I'm back in the states I'll try my best to visit you." Mike whispered into Nichole's ear.
Nichole immediately became deep red knowing that Yami and Yugi were sharing a knowing look. Before she could say anything the pounding of stairs alerted them that the rest of the gang was coming up.
"Nichole, it's time to go." Ashley yelled down the hall, although you could still hear the sorrow in her voice.
"Okay I'm coming." Nichole said in her normal tone.
Breaking from the embrace she glanced at Mike apologetically before picking up her stuff in a slight hurry. Her whole frame was shaking making it difficult to pick up anything. Before she got to the doorway Mike grabbed her wrist and kissed her deeply. When they pulled back for air Nichole buried her face in Mike's chest and started crying softly.
Yugi and Yami looked at each other. (Maybe we should give the couple time to their selves.)
((I think you're right, aibou.)) Yami whispered before taking Yugi's hand and they both left the room leaving the two alone.
"Don't cry sweet heart." Mike whispered.
Nichole sniffled quietly. "I'm going to miss you a lot though."
Everyone couldn't help but giggle as they saw Yami and Yugi come down first. They would miss everyone but Nichole was such a drama queen in their books at times. Asking Yami and Yugi what happened they stifled their giggles as they heard Nichole started crying. Knowing Nichole best Yugi, Yami, Taylor, Desi, and Ashley looked at each other and shook their heads. It was either now or never.
"NICHOLE! GET YOUR BUTT DOWN HERE!" Desi shouted.
Nichole and Mike came down. Nichole's eyes looked a bit red but that was the only evidence that proved she had been crying. Arthur looked at the new couple with a questioning glance. Blushing Nichole mustered a quiet sorry before heading out to the awaiting taxi with everyone else.
Thirty minutes later the gang were at the airport. The plane was already being boarded but they had a few more moments before they actually had to be on the plane. Everyone hugged before they heard the last call for boarding.
"Keep us posted Nichole!" Yugi and Yami shouted.
"I will! Don't be afraid to call me Mike!" Nichole called back.
"Ditto!" Mike said with a chuckle.
"See ya babe!" Marik said winking.
Desi rolled her eyes but giggled all the same. "See ya Marik."
"See ya Tay!" Joey called boisterously.
"After awhile crocodile." Taylor called back enthusiastically.
"Bye Mokie!" Ashley called first this time.
Mokuba blushed. "See ya Ash."
"Take care all! Especially you Arthur…make sure to stay away from those rattlers." Solomon called with a chuckle.
"Will do! See you next month in Egypt then and don't forget to bring the gang…School shouldn't have started then." Arthur chuckled back.
"Of course!" Solomon replied before laughing at the teen's shocked faces.
With that said everyone disappeared into the terminal leaving Yugi, Yami, Joey, Marik, Mike, Mokuba, Solomon, and Seto behind. Remembering that Ryou and Bakura had went out for their anniversary everyone missed Bakura's snide remark that he would have probably made at this moment.
"A month is way to long." Mokuba muttered breaking the silence.
The gang chuckled once more before leaving the airport. Their next big adventure, whatever it maybe, would be starting soon anyways. Looking over their shoulders one last time everyone had sworn it was the first day of the week long vacation they had won all over again…
OwariNix: Well…There's only one thing to do now…
Yugi and Yami: What?
Nix: Finish writing the prequels I promised forever ago and post them before finish posting the Insanity's Love trilogy and then the my vampire...Then poof! I think I'll just stick with reading fan fiction.
Yugi: -frowns- That's sad…Only about…7 stories and then going away?
Nix: I'll be in college and if I have problems updating now think about when I'm there!
Yami: -sighs- You're hopeless
Nix: -growls- AM NOT!
Yugi: -sighs- Please review? This one last time at least? –puppy dog eyes of doom-