Payback
Book one: Innocence
Part 1-4
Written by Angel's Charm.

Explanation: This short 4-part book describes the meeting of the innocent and the Other. The chapters are very short, but that will be better in the next book.

I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh !

HE: the mysterious man/Other.

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"What are you doing?"

Surprise.

"What are you doing?" Curiosity.

"Just hanging."

"Oh."

A red tongue swirled around a cherry-flavoured, heart shaped lollypop.

"Are you having fun?"

"Excuse me?" Surprise. Again.

The child repeated his question.

"Is it fun, hanging on that tree?"

The elder blinked and overtought his situation. He had been out, enjoying the night and all the while searching for a prey when they appeared. Not having fed in a week had made him weak, and he was easily overpowered. They injected something in his bloodstream, and the next thing he knew he was hanging pinned on an oak, watching the sun creeping closer. One ray of sunlight would be enough to turn him into a piece of roasted flesh in this weakened state. Not his defenition of fun.

"Sir?"

Crimson eyes looked down. Standing before him was a boy of 8 years old, who could easily pass for his younger brother. The boy had the same tri-colored, star shaped hair, and was short, just like him. The biggest difference was the age difference (500 years, give or take a couiple of years), and the air around the two. The boy's aura radiated innocence, while his was much darker. Stunning amethyst eyes in a cherubic face completed the picture.

A little rock hit his chest and brought him back to reality.

"Hmmm?"

A pout.

The boy looked annoyed.

"I wanna know! Is it fun? 'Cause if it is, I wanna play too!"

A chuckle.

"No child, I'm not having fun."

Confusion.

"Then why do you keep playing?"

The elder sighed. How do you explain a lifethreatening situation to an 8-year-old?

"Becaused I can't stop this game. If I stop, I'll lose. And I don't want that. Do you understand?" He couldn't believe it, but he was actually enjoying himself. This little game amused him. Well, the sun was coming closer, so he could at least enjoy the boy's company. It was the last he'd ever have.

A nod.

"You are a good gamer then. Honest,and willing to do everything for victory."

The other raised an eyebrow. The child continued, twirling his lollipop between his fingers.

"But you have to lose sometimes too. It learns you a greater lesson than winning, and you'll appreciate winning even more. Games are fun, and they should stay that way. Once you don't enjoy a game anymore, you gotta stop playing and accept your loss."

"Wise words from you, young child. I wonder who taught you those. But my situation isn't as simple as that."

The child blushed.

"My grandpa told me those words. He repeats them once in a while, so I know them by heart. He always said that I could really help people, as long as I keep to his words."

"Smart grandpa you have then. And you are right, maybe I should quit, but I can't do it alone.

Crimson eyes studied the petite figure in front of him.

"Maybe if you help...but can I know your name first?"

"Yuugi. And I wanna help. What can I do?"

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Part two is coming up next week.