Chapter 14

Akiza, still sitting on the bed, stared down at her hands as the small girl named Luna soothingly patted her knee. Although the gesture was small and simple, it provided Akiza with comfort and relaxed her stressed body.

"It's okay. Leo will find this Yusei guy, and everything will work out fine, you'll see!"

A small smile tipped Akiza's lips as she looked over at the optimistic girl. She only wished she could be that positive. But right now it seemed like nothing would ever be right again.

"I surely hope so Luna."

The cute girl beamed up at Akiza, showing off her small, white teeth and glittering green eyes. She was actually quite cute, both her and her identical twin. Not only were they cute, but they were also innocent.

What kind of parent would willingly put their child in this place? Much less a tender child such as Luna?

Akiza shook the negative thoughts from her head, determined to not bring down the young girl's positive spirit. Instead she grasped the small hand in her larger one and gave a gentle squeeze, hoping to give the small girl the same comfort that she had showed herself just moments before. "Thank you Luna. I don't know what I would have done, had it not been for both you and your brother."

Although Akiza had originally thought it impossible, Luna's smile widened even further as she returned Akiza's friendly squeeze. Luna's lips parted to say something in return, but before even the first syllable could be uttered the door was swung open, revealing a uniformed man.

"Akiza Izinski, you are wanted in the practice arena immediately."

A flash of panic flittered in Akiza's eyes before she quickly steeled herself and straightened her spine, determined to not show the budding of fear that was growing in the core of her body. "Yeah? And what if I don't want to go?"

A single black brow rose over shaded eyes. "It was not a suggestion, Ms. Izinski. I would strongly suggest that you comply, or punishment may be distributed."

Akiza was conflicted.

She did not want to go anywhere with this strange man, and she was almost positive that wherever he took her, she would also find the Sayer guy that had brought her here. Being obedient to that man was the very last thing that she wanted to do.

On the other hand though, he did say that she was going to a practice room, meaning that she would more than likely be getting her duel disk and deck. And she needed both her duel disk and deck, for without them she was as helpless as any other woman would be in her situation.

And he did say that there could be a punishment….

"Fine," Akiza snapped as she shoved herself to her feet, trying to block the startled young girl's gasp from her mind, "I'll go to this practice room."

Satisfaction fairly oozed from the man as a smirk appeared on his dark features, making Akiza's fists tighten until her knuckles were white from the extreme pressure. "Good girl. Now, Divine has been waiting long enough, let's get a move on."

Ignoring the feeling that she was being talked to as if she were a dog, Akiza quickly sent Luna a reassuring smile, then turned and followed the strange man in front of her.

The only thing running through Akiza's mind as she was directed through the multiple halls and stairways was 'who the heck is Divine?'

Yusei's fingers tapped against his lips as he stared at the computer screen in though. Both Jack and Crow were arguing behind him, so instead of fraying his nerves even more with the nagging pair he simply ignored them.

Besides, he was used to their personalities crashing. He just wished that they would put aside their differences until Akiza was safely out of that man's grasp.

Yusei's head tilted in thought as he scrolled down the screen and read the time slots for when the garbage chute would be shut down for maintenance.

Dark brows rose in disbelief as he say the next available date. Tuesday? But that was almost a week away! There was no way that he could sit around for a week, just waiting while who-knows-what was happening to Akiza. A barely noticeable smile tilted his lips as he flexed his fingers and placed them over the keyboard.

Having delinquent friends was good for something.

Not fifteen minutes later, Yusei was leaning back in his seat, satisfaction apparent on his features. Now, instead of on Tuesday, the maintenance schedule was changed so that it was tonight.

"Hey, whatcha got there Yusei?"

Yusei tilted his head back to see wild red hair obscuring his view. "Crow, tonight's the night."

"Tonight?" Crow's brows rose on his forehead as he leaned down to stare in disbelief at the screen. "I can't believe we got that lucky! I was sure we wouldn't be able to do this for a few weeks or something!"

Keeping his satisfied smile to himself, Yusei just shrugged and stood from the chair, stretching his aching muscles in the process. "Guess luck was on our side this time. Get your stuff together, we leave in just a few hours."

No more waiting.

No more wondering what to do.

Tonight they would be going into New Domino City, and tonight he would be getting Akiza back.

And tonight….that Sayer guy would see that you do not mess with The Enforcers from Satellite.

Luna's large eyes held sadness as she sat on Akiza's bed.

Going to the practice arena was never a good thing. Of course, Luna had never actually practiced in there before, since she wasn't a psychic duelist, but she had seen the effects it could have on one who was disobedient, or did something that wasn't acceptable.

Disobedience was unacceptable, and that was the very first lesson taught here.

And the lesson would be learnt, no matter what the price was.

Luna, although imprisoned here as well, considered herself lucky in a way. Yes, she had been to the spirit world on occasion, but she wasn't put through the grueling training that the psychic duelists were put through. Granted, there weren't many psychic duelists here anyways, for it was a rarity, but those that were here were nothing but brainwashed soldiers for the man in charge.

Luna only hoped that Akiza would be strong enough to withstand this place until Leo found that Yusei guy.

The sound of a creaking door interrupted her thoughts.

Luna quickly looked up and saw her brother shuffle in the doorway. That was the only positive to this place. If Luna promised to remain silent about the goings-on here, then Leo would have free realm to visit.

"Leo! You're back!"

Leo remained standing at the doorway, looking down at the floor as he gave a slight bob to his head.

"…well? Did you find him?"

Luna watched as her brother froze. Confusion marred her pretty face. Why was Leo so quiet and stiff? He was never like this! "Leo? Is something wrong?"

The young boy sighed as he finally collapsed on the nearest bed. After a brief pause he then began talking, but due to the fact that his face was stuffed against a pillow, all Luna heard was muffled responses.

"Um…..Leo? I can't hear you because of the pillow."

With a low groan Leo rolled over, slinging his arm over his eyes in the process. In all honesty, he looked totally exhausted.

"Well Leo? Are you finally going to answer me?"

Leo slightly lifted his arm, causing identical green eyes to wearily peer at his twin sister as he said, "Well…..I found someone last night."

"Really?" A smile brightened on Luna's face as she practically bounced on the bed in excitement. "Is he coming to get Akiza?"

"Well…" Leo's arm slowly moved up until he was scratching at the back of his head. "It depends….who is this 'he' you are talking about?"

Luna fought the urge to roll her eyes and reminded herself to be patient with her brother. If she lost her temper with him now, she probably wouldn't ever get the answers she wanted. "I'm talking about Yusei, of course. You found him?"

Leo's only response was another grown as his arm once again slung over his eyes. "Well….not exactly."

Luna blinked her green eyes in confusion. There was something that he wasn't telling her…..

"What do you mean 'not exactly'? Either you found him, or you didn't."

"Okay!" Leo lunged his body forward until he was sitting on the bed. "I didn't find him, okay? But it doesn't even matter!"

"I don't understand what you're talking about, Leo!"

"You're not supposed to, Luna!"

"Well, if you didn't find Yusei, then who did you find?"

"Wouldn't you like to know?"

"Yes! That's why I'm asking!"

"Well, I can't tell you!"

Luna gave an exasperated sigh. Why was Leo talking in circles? " And why can't you tell me? You usually tell me everything!"

"Well, I can't tell you this," Leo said as he once again flopped down on the bed as if remaining sitting had taken all his energy, "I can't tell anyone….."

Luna paused at the hollow sound in his voice. Something was definitely not right. "Leo…..you know you can tell me if something is wrong….right?"

A heavy sigh filled the air. Luna watched as her twin brother wearily stood and shuffled his way back to the door. "Look, just forget I said anything. You'll understand tonight…..trust me."

And without another look at his sister, Leo left the room.

Akiza scowled as she glared at the smirking man in front of her. She put as much hate into her shimmering eyes as she hissed, "Sayer!"

The man simply tisked as he stood in the white-drawn box on the other end of the room. "Ms. Izinski, a pleasure to see you again. And, I must say, under much better circumstances, yes?"

"You lunatic!" Akiza jerked her arm away from the burly guy that had escorted her into this dueling room. "You kidnapped me! That's a federal crime!"

A low chuckle escaped Sayer's lips as he raised his hand and flicked it at the wrist, causing the burly man beside Akiza to quickly bow, then quietly exit the room, closing the door soundly behind him. "You belong here Akiza, with people like yourself. I can help give you control."

"I don't want anything from you!"

As soon as the last syllable left her mouth, Akiza collapsed on the floor with a cry, her hands coming up to claw at the pain on her neck. The shock only lasted a couple seconds, but it felt like decades to the panting girl. Wide, incredulous eyes looked up at Sayer, seeing the small remote in his hand and a disapproving look on his face.

"Now now Akiza, we mustn't act like that. You will be living here from now on, and you will show respect to me….Divine."

Akiza's mind whirled as she pushed herself back to her feet. "Divine?"

"Yes, my child," Sayer say, lowering the remote back into his pocket until it would be needed again, "from now on, you shall refer to me as Divine. Now Akiza, let's have a small duel, just a quick one, to show me the power that you posses."

Akiza turned her head, seeing her duel disk and deck sitting on the table in the corner. She quickly walked to the table and strapped on her beloved disk, trying to keep her back to Divine so that he couldn't possible see her mind whirl with the different possibilities now that she was now, once again, in possession of her loyal monsters.

But before she could slide her deck into her duel disk, that sharp pain stabbed her once again. She went down with a cry, her head knocking on the wooden table as she fell to the floor.

Sayer's voice sounded from across the room. "I know what you're thinking Akiza, and it won't work. You see, I can control every move you make. That lovely thing around your neck allows me to punish you with electrical shocks when you do something that displeases me…..almost like training a dog."

Akiza's head snapped up at the man, sweat staining her face and her breath coming out in pants. "You're a monster!"

Sayer only sighed in exasperation and pressed the device again, causing a small scream to escape his captive's lips. "I am Divine, and that is the only thing you shall call me! Now, get up Akiza, and show me the extent of your power!"

Akiza, her muscles quivering from the cruel punishment, pushed herself to her knees as she panted, "I…would rather…die….than obey….anything….that you say!"

Silence filled the room

Sayer's smile slowly faded from his face.

Akiza's eyes continuously glared at the hated man.

"Are you sure about that Akiza?"

Akiza's eyes narrowed as Divine pulled out another remote from his green, jacket pocket. "I believe I have something that will change your mind."

Akiza watched as Sayer clicked the single button, expecting more pain, but was surprised when instead a large television on the wall flickered on, showing her room and the small green-haired girl sitting sadly on her bed.

"Luna." Akiza gasped as her eyes darted back and forth between the girl on the television screen and the cruel man.

"Yes," Sayer said as he tapped his chin in thought, "you're little roommate. You see Akiza, if you disobey me, then your little friend here will get a collar, just like yours. How would you feel, Akiza, if that innocent child took on all of your punishment for you? Hmm?"

Akiza's eyes slammed closed with grief and her teeth gritted with anger.

She had no other choice.

She took a deep breath and used the table to heave herself to her feet.

She took uneven steps until she was also standing in a white-drawn box opposite from Divine.

She lifted her head and gave the gloating man one of her coldest glares, one that boasted of the Black Rose Witch.

She spoke. "Let's duel."

And that, my dear readers, is chapter 14! I'm pretty excited, because this is my longest story I have ever made so far...and also the most popular. So, I always feel a tinge of excitement when this story is updated ^_^

Anyways, to answer some reviews:

1. I'm glad the last cliffhanger excited you...hopefully this one did as well XD

2. Yes, as you all know by now, a certain character is back in the story! What role does he play now? Is he an evil dude seeking revenge against Akiza, or has he had a change of heart and is hoping to become the knight in shining armor? All shall be revealed soon...probably next chapter. I'm also glad that I surprised some of you with his abrubt return to my story ;)

3. What happened to Leo? Well, as you can tell in this chapter he is physically fine...but seems to be harboring some kind of secret. All shall be revealed soon...

4. Yes, Luna is Akiza's roomate. This was essential for my story plot, and I thought it was kinda sweet ^_^

5. Will Yusei and his gang make it on time? Well, I showed Yusei's plans for what they are going to do, but they played a minor role this chapter. Don't worry though, they shall enter again first thing next chapter ;)

And I believe that's about it! I actually believe that this story is coming to a close :( It will probably have maybe two or three more chapters. I'm excited, yet sad, at the same time. Excited to finally complete this story, yet sad to have it all be over with. But every story must end, and this one will end soon.

I love reading what you think, so leave a review, and I'll see you guys next chapter! :D