Yugi has been depressed ever since Yami left for the after life and now his family and friends are moving away to distant colleges. Yugi is the only one who has decided to stay in good old Domino, with his Grandpa and mother. Yugi just decides to get on with life but when some of his friends come back for the holidays, he's in for the shock of his life.

I do not own Yugioh.

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Yugi sat in the classroom, surrounded by people gossiping about him being the King of Games. They also noticed Yugi had gotten a little taller and his voice was slightly deeper. Yugi wasn't used to feeling so alone. His friends were out in the school grounds. After the duel with the Pharaoh, Yugi lost his connection with the Pharaoh and it was hard getting used to it. He had feelings for the Pharaoh, and wished he could have told him. Yugi sighed heavily as he saw his younger sister, with her brown hair and blonde bangs, walk in. "Don't sigh when you see me," She ordered, slamming the table. "You decide to stay in her all lunch."

"Emi, don't give me that," Yugi moaned. "Look at you, your ready for college, Anzu is of to America, Jou is off to work as an apprentice for Kaiba, Honda is off to Hong Kong and I'm the only one out of all of us still going to be here!"

"It's your choice," Emi stated. Her look turned softer as she sat down. She lifted Yugi's chin to look him in the eyes. "You miss him, huh?" Yugi nodded. Damn she's good, He thought. "Big bother, you full filled your purpose. You knew this was coming, you knew someday you would have to let him leave."

"I'm not used to being alone all of the time," Yugi stated. "The Pharaoh was always there. He granted my wish for true friends and now since he's left, it's like everyone is leaving me."

"I'll be back within a few weeks," Emi laughed. "Besides, we don't know if I passed the exam."

Yugi grabbed her hand. "I'm sure you have," Yugi assured. "Tokyo would be a fool not to take you on anyway."

Emi gave a small giggle. Anzu was next coming through the door. She ran over to Yugi first and gave him a big hug. "Oh Yugi, I saw your score for Domino college, you came tenth!" She squealed.

Emi covered her mouth in surprised. She didn't think Yugi had been working so hard, since he was depressed. "Big bro, that's great!" She cried happily. "See you'll meet new friends in no time."

Yugi gave a weak smile. All three of them decided to go to the exam board room, to check out all of the results. They saw Honda had made it into the top 50, which meant he was defiantly getting a placement. Since Jou was going for an apprenticeship he would do an exam as apart of training. Emi should be receiving a letter soon, saying whether or not she ws going to be attempted into Tokyo. Yugi smiled, seeing his name in bold made him feel a sense of achievement. Yugi imagined what the Pharaoh would be saying, I'm so pround of you, partner. Yugi's eyes started to water. Anzu and Emi looked at him, their eyes softened. Yugi was taking this change harder then anybody else. Honda and Jou came running up to them. Jou got Yugi into a deathly head lock. "Well done pal," Jou exclaimed.

Everyone stared at the scene of Yugi struggling to get out of Jou's grasp. Honda convinced him to put him down in time to stop Jou killing the little guy. "And to continue the good news, I'm staying in Domino," Jou stated. "I'm going to work in the Domino branch, so I'll be able to see ya Yug!"

Yugi's smile grew. At least he would have his best friend with him. Sure they might not be able to see each other all of the time, but it was better then not seeing him at all. "How about we all go to the shop after school, you know celebrate," Yugi suggested.

Everyone nodded.

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Everyone walked through the entrance of the Kame Game Shop. At the counter stood Grandpa and Mrs. Motou, with giant smiles on their faces. Mrs. Motou ran up to Yugi and gave him a hug. "I'm so proud of you," She chimed. "Tonight, we're going out tonight, to whatever fancy restaurant you want!"

"Does it have to be fancy?" Yugi moaned. Mrs. Motou nodded. "Fine."

Emi walked over to the counter. Grandpa handed over a letter, marked with Emi's name. Emi ripped it open. She got in. "I'm going to Tokyo," Emi yelled hugging her big brother.

That's when Yugi's heart was ready to break. His little sister was going to move away too? Great. Everyone started to cheer. They were all on their way of making their dreams realities.

Jou looked at him, with a worried look. He saw how disappointed Yugi looked. Jou grabbed Yugi by the wrist and dragged him outside. Everyone looked at them as they left. Jou threw Yugi against the wall. He pinned him there by the wrists. "What's wrong with you man?" He yelled. "You look like your heart just split in two. What's going on with you?"

"You don't understand" Yugi whispered coldly.

"Understand?" Jou repeated. He punch the wall near Yugi's head, letting his anger out on the wall, so he didn't hit Yugi. "You think I don't know what your going through? I lost my little sister too, you know? I don;t get to see her as often as I want to and the only reason I'm staying here is because of you. So you don't feel left out of the group. If I knew you were going to act like this, I wouldn't have asked Kaiba to transfer me to the office in Domino."

"I didn't ask you too," Yugi exclaimed. "I didn't ask anything of anyone."

Inside the shop everyone was wondering what was taking so long with Yugi and Jou. "Hey dad," Mrs. Motou started. "How about closing the shop early for tonight? I think Yugi really needs some time with his friends."

"Let me get the keys," Grandpa sighed, leaving the room.

"I say we go upstairs kids and have some tea," Mrs. Motou smiled. "But only for an hour, it takes Yugi hours to get ready for a fancy restaurant."

Everyone laughed as they made their way upstairs. Mrs. Motou stayed downstairs, waiting for Yugi and Jou to return inside. Jou and Yugi came back inside five minutes later. "Sorry about that Mrs. M," Jou laughed patting Yugi's back.

Yugi flinched a bit. "Yeah, sorry mom," Yugi laughed. "Guess we'll go upstairs then."

"Come on boys," Mrs. Motou smiled. "Let's go and have some tea."

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After an hour, the gang were ready to leave. "Before I forget," Anzu started. "I'm not having a going away party. So that means I'll just give you all a good long goodbye and then I'm off."

Yugi sighed. Emi nodged him, trying to get him to remember the present he got for her. Yugi shot up out of his seat. "Wait here a sec," Yugi ordered, running off to his room. Yugi searched his desk, looking for a white envelope. He cheered as he found it. He dashed back to the room and handed the envelope over to Anzu. "Here you go."

"Oh Yugi," Anzu blushed. "I don't know what to say."

"Just open it," Yugi said. Anzu opened the envoped to find plane tickets. "It's so you can come and visit us whenever you can."

Anzu hugged Yugi tightly, like everyone else had that day. Yugi hugged her back. He wish he didn't have to let go. "Thank you so much," Anzu cried. "I'll come back, I promise. As much as I can."

"Okay, well I think it's time to go guys," Honda said as he stretched his arms upwards. "I've got to meet Miho."

"Yugi, Emi, you two get ready, I'll see your friends out," Mrs. Motou ordered. "Chop, chop!"

Yugi dashed off to the bathroom first. Emi groaned. "He takes up at least an hour in the bathroom," Emi stated sadly. "You know, I'll go and check the student list on my computer. See you guys at school tomorrow."

The gang left, feeling worried about Yugi. They hoped he would be alright for school tomorrow.

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Yugi looked at himself in the mirror. Personally all he saw was a mess. Someone who was unsure about his life. Tears started to fall down from his face as he brought the razor up to his left arm. His arm was already covered with various scars. Yugi gasped as the cold blade drew warm blood. The blood trickled into the waiting sink. Yugi breathed deeply as he removed the razor from his arm. He moved his right arm to turn the shower on. He rinsed the razor before putting it back.

Yugi undressed himself, ready to set into the warm water. The blood washed away from his arm and down the drain. Yugi loved the feeling of the warm water soothing his scars. "I miss you, Yami," Yugi cried softly, wrapping his arms around himself.

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Emi carried on scrolling through the list of students. There were some people who she recognised but there were two people that stood out, one whose name struck a light, Atemu Akatsuka. Atemu, Emi thought. No way! Could it be?

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Yugi ran into his bed room. He grabbed the first aid kit. He pulled the roll of bandages out and started to wrap his arm up slowly. No one ever noticed, he had been doing this for over a month now.

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Mrs. Motou walked into the bathroom. She looked in the mirror, inspecting her hair. She turned the hot tap on and reached for the soap, but then she realised something...

Blood?

Mrs. Motou poked her head out of the door, seeing Emi holding a cup of tea for Yugi. "Emi who was the last one in here?" She asked with concern.

"I think Yugi was," Emi replied. "I'm just going to take him some tea. There's a fresh pot downstairs."

"Thank you," Mrs. Motou said putting on a fake smile. "You carry on getting ready sweetheart."

"Okay mom," Emi said as she carried on to Yugi's room.

Mrs. Motou closed the door, and lifted the lid to the toilet. Her stomach started doing flips, causing her to be sick. Her little boy, what had he been doing? After she emptied her stomach, she inspected the cupboard and noticed the razor had been moved. Oh God no, She thought. My baby boy wouldn't do something like this. Not my Yugi. She started to cough. She couldn't let anybody know what she knew. But she would have to confront Yugi.

As soon as possible.

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At the restaurant, the Motou family raised their glasses to toast new beginnings. Yugi put on the best smile he could, to please his family. "I got a call from your father the other day," Mrs. Motou smiled. "He's coming back tomorrow. So we can celebrate your graduation as a family."

"That's great mom," Yugi cheered.

"Well I have some news too," Grandpa stated. "I am going to Egypt with my old colleges to look up more of Atemu's tomb." Yugi's eyes grew to plates as he heard Atemu. "We want to learn more about the shadow games. Considering the Pharaoh has been put to rest, we beleive it is now safe to investigate the tomb."

"Grandpa that's awesome," Emi laughed. "Maybe you'll be able to find the secrets of duel monsters, I mean deeper, darker secrets."

"You never know," Grandpa laughed.

Yugi just sat there and listened. He wished Yami was still here, but what if there was some spell to bring him back. Yugi thought hopefully, If there was, I could tell him what I feel. Oh Pharaoh.

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That night, as Yugi slept his dreams haunted him. He dreamt his friends, all leaving him and the Pharaoh of never returning. Tears formed in his closed eyes, and he reached forward, desperate to keep this dream from haunting him. "No, no," He whimpered. "Pharaoh come back! Don't leave me!"

Yugi woke up panted and dripping with sweat. Yugi looked at his wrist. Is this what he had become? His whole life up until now had been about the Pharaoh. Maybe it was time for him to move on with his life. Yugi pulled his wrist up to his chest. On these scars, I swear I'll move on with life, Yugi promised himself. If not for myself, then for you Pharaoh.

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The next morning, Yugi woke up bright and early. Today was going to be the start of the rest of his life. He walked downstairs, after dressing in his uniform. "Morning," He chimed with a cheeky smile.

"Well you look enertic this morning," Mrs. Motou laughed. "Have you been drinking soda again?"

"No," Yugi smiled as he sat down. "What's for breakfast, mom?"

"Good morning," Emi yawned. She noticed Yugi already at the table. "How are you up before me?"

"Luck I guess," Yugi smiled. "Let's just eat. Our last day of school and I don't want to miss a thing." It's better this way. For me, at least. Now everyone will stop worrying about me so much.

Emi stared at Yugi. She had something to tell him, but didn't think it was the right thing to do. After Yugi finished his breakfast, he picked up his bag and left through the shop entrance. "Grandpa," Emi started. "Can I show you a picture?"

"Of what Emi?2 Grandpa asked as he sat next to her.

Emi pulled a picture out of her school skirt pocket. "This is a picture of one of the students going to Tokyo," Emi stated calmly. "You tell me if anything strikes a bell."

Grandpa gasped as he saw the picture. "Is that-"

"His name is Atemu Akatsuka. He's originally from Eygpt. Though his mother is from Egypt and his father is from Japan," Emi replied, her face looking very serious. "I got talking to him yesterday. He's coming here over the summer. I think it would be best for Yugi to meet him."

"Emi, you are not going to meet anybody you meet of the interment," Mrs. Motou exclaimed. "I've taught you better then that!"

"But mom, I think this person is the reincarnation of the Pharaoh!" Emi exclaimed. "What if he's the only one to cheer up Yugi, huh? How would you feel if Yugi was always this way?"

With that, Emi ran out of the house. Keeping the picture with her.

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Yugi and Emi walked into there class. Everyone greeted them happily. Jou looked away. Yugi went over to him, offered him a hand and an apology. "Forgive me?" He asked. "I was out of line. I shouldn't have said what I said. Jou, you;re are and always will be my best friend."

Jou dove in straight for a hug. "You know I love ya bud," He yelled.

Emi and Anzu laughed. They had a typical bromance. Honda patted then both on the back. "So now that's sorted, where's Ryou?" Honda asked.

And speak pf the devil, Ryou came, practically skipping, through the door. "Morning," Ryou greeted. "Nice day huh?"

"Why are you so happy?" Everyone asked at the same time.

"I'm off to England next month," Ryou smiled. "My dad's taking me there to study. I'm really looking forward to it."

"That's great Ryou," Yugi said. "I'm happy for you. Guess we're all on our way."

Emi knew this was all an act, apart from Anzu, their friends could be such idiots. "Hey Jou, I want to talk to you," Emi said dragging Jou outside. "I need a favour."

"What is it?"

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"What's that about?" Honda asked. "Maybe they got a-"

"Dont say it!" Yugi demanded.

"Sorry Yug," Honda sighed.

"Anyway, our dad's coming back today," Yugi cheered. So we can celebrate as a family."

"Oh Yugi that's great," Anzu smiled clapping her hands. "So I guess we can't come over tonight, huh?"

Yugi shook his head. "We going to have a good old fashioned family dinner," Yugi stated. He really did seem cheerful today.

"So you got the plan?" Emi asked. Jou nodded. Emi leaned up and hugged him. "Thanks Jou. I owe you a burger from Burger World for this."

"Anything for food," Jou grinned.

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"So you don't mind me going to Domino over the summer?" Atemu asked his father.

Mr. Akatsuka nodded. "Just be sure it's safe there," Mr. Akatsuka replied. "You phone me when you can and I be joining you after a week for my business routes."

"Thank you father," Atemu smiled. Aibou, I will be able to see you again.

Atemu pulled a picture out of his pocket. "Yugi," He whispered. All of Atemu's memories from his former life still remained. These memoeries had reawakened after the ceremonial duel. All of his memories, including those of Yugi and his friends. I can now tell you Yugi, that you are the one I shall forever love. Aibou, will you wait for me?

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OMG! I can't beleive I just wrote this. Just so people know (I guess you do but) Yugi does have a mum and his dad is usually on business (or so i read), the sister thing is so that the whole thing can fit together. ^^ I haven't ever wrote something like this before.

This idea came into my head because I was watching Yugioh season 0. Really cool, and I read the manga to go with it. (Got it in our school libary.)

Please review. First kind of angst thing I have done. :)