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Violet Sign
4 years passed
Marik watched the tv quietly, barely changing the channels. Anzu had left on a business trip, leaving him and Taro alone. Marik sighed. He had left Taro sleeping in his room, for he had collapsed on his bed. Marik feared for his son because there was a possibility that he could become so weak, his body couldn't function properly. Marik turned the tv off, staring at the ceiling.
He jumped when he felt hands softly touch his knee. Looking down, he saw little Taro's deep violet eyes stare up at him, curious. Marik smiled, rubbing his son's already tussled light blond hair. Taro looked just like Marik. His light blond hair, violet eyes showed many similarities. The only difference was that Taro's skin was a lighter tan. Marik had grown very fond of Taro, even though he didn't talk much.
"Hey, buddy. You ok?"
Taro sucked his thumb, patting Marik's leg with one hand. Tilting his head, Marik lifted an eyebrow in confusion.
"What's the matter? You want something?"
Taro climbed up onto the couch, crawled on Marik's lap and laid his head on his father's chest. He gave a small hiccup, followed by a little fit of coughing.
"Hey. You ok? You don't sound well…" Taro nodded his head, yawning. Marik looked at the clock.
10:09 pm.
"You aren't even supposed to be up now, aren't you? Come on, back to bed." Marik heaved Taro and himself off of the couch. He walked to Taro's room, tucking him in and kissing his forehead. "Night." Before Marik could leave, he felt a tug at his shirt sleeve. He turned, seeing the fear in Taro's eyes. He blinked.
"What? You scared of something?"
Taro nodded his head slowly.
"Monsters?"
Taro shook his head.
"Bad guys?"
Taro shook his head.
"….pirates?"
Taro shook his head.
Marik blinked. "Well, buddy. Whatever you're scared of, don't worry about it. You papa will definitely defeat it and save you!" Marik made a strong pos, flexing his arms and taking a sturdy stance. Taro giggled, clapping his hands. Laughing, Marik tousled his hair, then went off to his own room. It was fairly lonely without Anzu there. Now he slept on a king sized bed and felt as if he were single. He sighed. Anzu would only be a few more days… Marik lay on his bed, cuddled under the covers and slowly fell into a deep sleep.
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"Wake up, you maggot."
Marik blinked sleep out of his eyes, only to realize that his body felt like it weighed a ton. He looked around, but all he saw was black.
"W…Who are you? Show yourself!!!"
The voice gave a haughty laugh, giving Marik chills.
"Yourself…that would be correct. Because…I am you!"
A figure appeared in front of him. It advanced, slow and eerily. Finally, it came into view, making Marik gasped. It was…himself but…he was younger…his eyes…more harsh. The other laughed, smirking deviously.
"Hello, me. How has life been with you? You've had a child… two to be exact right?" Marik swallowed.
"What the hell is going on?"
"What is going on?" The other grinned. "You've gone soft, you damn fool. You've lost your touch, fallen for a woman. Now you're nothing more than a pathetic dog. A weakling…"
"Shut up." Marik tried moving, but his body refused. "I'm not you. I've changed. I'll never be you."
The other laughed loud, throwing his head high and baring his teeth. "You can't deny it. You'll one day be me again. You'll turn on your family; you might even kill them. That sounds…delicious."
"I said shut up!!!" Feeling a surge of energy, Marik rushed to his…mirror image and launched a punch, only to hit thin air. His other smirked.
"Oh come now. Don't deny it. You love blood, you love hate...you even love to hurt. Why not start with your son? Yes…that's quite fitting."
"Be quiet! I'll never be like you! I've changed! I'VE CHANGED AND I'LL NEVER GO BACK!!!" His other smirked, lifted his arms, and a wave of heavy darkness engulfed everything.
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Marik awoke panting, his body drenched with sweat. He tried to calm his fast beating heart as he looked around. He looked over at his clock, seeing that it was nearly three in the morning. Rubbing his face he took a deep breath. Just a dream…just a dream…just a-
Marik heard shuffling and looked to his door. Taro stood there, sobbing quietly. He held his favorite stuffed animal as he sucked his thumb, the tears flowing down his cheeks. Marik lifted the covers, rushing over to Taro, hugging him.
"Hey, hey… what's wrong? You have a nightmare, little guy?" Taro nodded quietly, tightly hugging his father. Marik tried calming his son, bringing him over to his bed. "It's ok. There's nothing to worry about. Here… You can sleep beside me, that way whatever you're scared of won't get you, ok?"
Taro let Marik tuck him in. Marik slipped in beside him, smiling. "There…see? Nothin' to worry about. Your daddy's a pro at scaring away monsters so you'll be fine." Taro sniffed, snuggling his head into the covers. Marik blinked slowly.
"Hey…you miss Mama huh…?" Taro lifted his head, nodding. Smiling, Marik chuckled. "Don't worry. Mama's just… fighting off some bad guys right now. She'll be back, ready and healthy as usual in no time."
Taro smiled, giggling. He finally laid his head down, falling asleep. Marik frowned, trying to forget his own fears. He looked up at the ceiling, trying to recall his dream. He sighed. He couldn't remember much, but it made him feel… afraid. At last, Marik closed his eyes and fell asleep.
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Me: Wooh! Hello everyone again! This are going good fer me…I guess. But ya know, can't be perfect! Enjoy!