Hey guys! New story here for ya. This one actually came to me in a dream, just had to touch it up a little and voila! Though I did borrow some themes from Vampire Diaries and stuff, just a heads up.

Marik: You're so unoriginal -Laughs-

You're so not in this story!

Marik: ... -Stomps Off-

Now, where was I?

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot. I'm just using the characters to do as I please. Thank you.

Everything Isn't The Way It Seems

"Whoo!"

The crowd cheered as Yami crossed the finish line in first place as expected. No one could beat Domino's Yami Atemu, it was simply impossible.

Kneeling over, Yami panted feigning exhaustion as a smirk crept it's way unto his face, another victory in the bag. Standing upright, Yami waved smugly towards the crowd - the other athletes now finishing their race.

Not even batting an eyelash at his clearly worn out competitors, Yami continued waving at the crowd of cheering teens his ego being stroke by every praise sent his way. Finally having his fill, Yami made his way into the Locker Room.

I watched as the School's star track runner made his way to the locker room, all the while smirking annoyingly at his many devoted fans.

'God this is annoying'. Glancing to my side I saw my best friend cheering away excitedly - he was always easily excited anyway. Covering my face with both hands, I groaned frustrated with the entirety of it all, I'm such a sucker for Jou's antics.

"Jou".

The blonde only kept on talking with a schoolmate, gushing over Yami and his "amazing race".

His words, not mine.

I prodded at the blondes shoulder relentlessly, but still he continued to ramble on. "Jou!". Twisting around, Joey blinked owlishly at me before smiling widely. "Yug', what's up?".

Rolling my eyes at his response, I gestured to the children already filing out my point clear as day. But this way Jou.

"Everyone's leaving, Jou. And this may come as a shock to you but, I want to go home too". I smiled as he finally looked around at the already half empty stadium before turning to me with a sheepish grin. Grabbing my hand, he said bye to his friend and dragged out as well. "Sorry, Yug'. I got a little distracted".

Little was putting it lightly but I said nothing and just let him lead the way, a smile plastered across my face until the next words out his mouth crumbled it away. "Did you see Yami today?" I groaned as Jou's excitement reared it's ever persistent head again.

"He'd be pretty hard to miss, Jou".

Not hearing my response, he just continued on merrily. "He was amazing!". I just looked away and watched as the sun set in the distance as we made our way back to my place, Jou was staying the night. Again.

"And those tights he was wearing. Whoo man!". Frowning, more of a pout really, I peered up at him curiously. I knew Jou was bisexual but I didn't know he had feelings for Yami, it was a bit unnerving to be honest. Seeing Jou peer down at me from the corner of his eyes, I only squinted at him - he was so confusing at times. I rolled my eyes when I saw his smile.

"Jou, I love you and all"- Jou blushed and averted his gaze. "But let's not ever talk boys, please". My response was a cheeky grin, the blush still evident on his face. I shrugged it off as the chilly night air.

Though he has been blushing a lot lately, maybe he's sick or coming down with something. Filing away that tidbit of information, we rounded the corner just a block away from the Game Shop now.

Passing by an alley on our way, I didn't notice Jou had stayed behind until I could only hear the shuffling of my own feet. Pausing, I glanced back to see Jou staring into the alley way, horror written all over his face and all color drained from it.

"Joey!"

Rushing over I grabbed his shoulders and shook him hoping to get some form of response from the suddenly mute teen. "Jo-". Cut off, I paused as I heard something hitting the floor behind me. Twisting around, I quickly covered my mouth to stifle the scream that threatened to tear it's way out my throat.

Getting over my initial shock surprisingly quick, I grabbed Jou and made to run only to stumble when he didn't budge an inch. Now he was mute and paralyzed, of course. I pulled his arm to no avail, he wouldn't move at all. "Y-Yami...".

So much for being mute.

Standing straight, I swallowed deeply before turning and coming face to face with Yami. Biting my tongue I stopped the scream that nearly wormed it's way out at how close in proximity Yami was to him. Getting a good look at him, I noticed his demonic like eyes and the blood dripping from his chin - the blood of the body laying a few ways behind them. Dead.

"I really wished you hadn't seen anything". Immediately His eyes enlargened and then retracted as he finished his sentence.

"I didn't see anything". I sucked in a breath as Jou repeated his words as if in trance. Forgetting entirely about the danger in front of us, I turned to face my friend who only stared back into Yami's eyes dazed.

"Jou?". Reaching up to cup his cheek, I squeaked as my hand was yanked out of the air and turned to face a glaring Yami. Growling, he did that eye trick again and grabbed my shoulders. "You didn't see anything". He grounded out then frowned at me confusedly as I only regarded him with a panicked expression. Shaking me in frustration, he yelled at me. "Why aren't you listening?!".

Instantly, I snapped out of my panicked state and glared at him, the street lights flickering and car alarms blaring loudly, I had to get Jou out of here. Raising my hand, I watched as the distracted Yami dropped to his knees, gripping the sides of his head and screaming in pure agony. "Motus".

A loud snap rang out throughout the alleyway as Yami stopped screaming and slumped to the floor - his neck snapped. On cue, Jou stumbled about looking around, no longer in a trance. Stopping the car alarms and street lights, I grabbed his arm and hauled him away from the scene. The neighbors were soon to come out after the disturbance I just caused.

Slamming the door shut, I dragged Jou up the stairs and into my room slamming that door shut also. With all the noise he was making, Grandpa was sure to make an appearance.

Laying Joey down on my bed, I frowned at his blank expression. "Joey?".

Blinking, he fixed his gaze on me. "Yug'?" My frown deepened and I looked at the door expectantly. Where the check was his Grandpa. "What happened?". Biting my lips, I looked anywhere but at his brown eyes that stared questionably back at me. "I can't remember anything since turning that corner. Yug', what happ-".

"You ran into a wall". Snapping my attention to my bedroom door, I sighed in relief as my Grandpa stood there. "You challenged Yugi here to a race and got distracted - as usual - and crashed into a wall. Poor Yugi had to drag you all the way here, good thing I was outside waiting up for you two". He laughed heartily relieving the tension in the room and Jou's shoulders. It was really unnerving how easily his Grandpa lied like that.

Relaxed and exhausted, Jou yawned wide before laying his head on the pillow. "Heh. Thanks Yug'". Clearly buying the story, Jou zoned out immediately. Smiling in response, I tucked him in and then made my way outside the room, Grandpa not too far behind.

Closing the door, I faced him wringing my hands anxiously. "What happened, my boy?". Looking off to the side, I let my eyes travel back to his. A grave expression plastered across my face.

"I think we may have a vampire problem"

To be Continued...

Well, that was fun. Did you guys think so too? Leave a review and let-

Marik: Seriously?

-Twitches-

Malik: -Drags Away Marik- Idiot!

-Breathes Deeply- As I was saying. Please read-

Marik: And NOT review!

That's it! -Tackles Aside- You little fake blonde maniac -Pummels-

Marik: Ack! Get him off, get him off!

Malik: Uh, please R&R. Deemy would really appreciate that

C'mere you little twerp!

Malik: -Cringes At The Sound Of Breaking Glass-