Bakura and Malik are best friends. They've been for years. And once he got that call that Malik's wife had died he was devastated. He got to Malik's as fast as he could. Walking inside he found Malik sitting on the couch with his face in his hands sobbing. "Malik" Bakura sighed sitting beside him. "I-I don't know what happened Bakura. She just collapsed right in front of me" He said and choked a sob. "It's going to be alright" Bakura said smiling warmly. Malik stood up and started talking with the paramedicts as Bakura walked down the hall towards the kids bedrooms.
He stopped at Ryou's door and knocked lightly. He came to the door his face wet from tears. His eyes lit up and he tackled him in a hug. "I can't believe she's dead Bakura" He cried. Bakura stared at the little one with a weird look. He didn't know if he should hug him back. He never had children and he didn't really want to have them. He loves kids but he's not what you would call "skilled".
Ryou pulled back and wiped the tears from his eyes. "I'm sorry Bakura. I just needed a shoulder to cry on" He said quietly. Bakura smiled and nodded. Ryou was Malik's youngest child; About 13 years old. Turning around Bakura spotted his oldest child, Marik. "Hey Bakura" He said huskily. He leaned against the wall by his door and smiled half-heartedly. Marik was about 16 years old and its a miracle that he still lives with his father. He was trying to hide his tears from Bakura but he could sense his sadness.
He took a step forward but Marik threw his hands up. "Just leave me alone" He said adn turned into his room. Bakura sighed deeply and looked over at Ryou. "Come on let's go see your dad" Bakura said grabbing his hand. Ryou followed as they walked into the living room. Malik thanked the peramedics and closed the door tightly. Looking at Bakura he gave him a friendly smile, trying hard to hide his sadness. "Thank you so much Bakura" He said his voice breaking. Bakura wrapped his arms around him in a tight embrace. "You're so very welcome Malik" Bakura whispered tears filling his own eyes. He held his best friend as he cried silently. Someday he was going to make it up to him. But little did he know of what that someday will bring.