Hey guys! What's up? ^^

I decided on a little project, of sorts, to help me out with the masses of plotbunnies flitting around my head! Help me organize, prepare, get into the writing spirit, and whatnot! So, welcome to Teasers! Here, you'll find - you guessed it - TEASER chapters/chapter segments on stories I'm currently trying to get in-the-works, here. So... what better way to start out, than to have a little angst? I've had this idea floating around since I first came up with Metamorphosis!

And, yes, Metamorphosis will be having a sequel. Several, actually. I've made it into a series I'm calling the "Heart" series! :D
It goes as such:

- Metamorphosis

- Change of Heart

- Guardian Angel (Tentative)

- Happy Lover

Yes, I named them all after Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. Keeps a nice little theme going, haha!

OK, so enjoy this one! Oh, and please read the A/N at the bottom, as well! :D


Teaser #1

Title: Change of Heart

Pairing(s): Heartshipping (Ryou/Yuugi)

Genre: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Romance

Rating: T

Summary: It has been a year since the events of Metamorphosis, and Ryou and Yuugi are beginning to move forward. Their senior year of high school is quickly drawing to a close, both are looking into Universities, and their relationship is growing stronger by the day. However, a strange girl transfers into the boys' class, and takes an unsettling interest in the King of Games. When an unfortunate misunderstanding forces the two apart, can Yuugi find a way to mend their shattering relationship?

Or will they both fall victim to an unknown danger that is disturbingly close to home?

(Part II of the "Heart" Series)

Chapters Written: None

Teaser Word Count: 1,260


The Breakup


"Ryou! Ryou, wait, please!"

Yuugi's cries were blatantly ignored as the white-haired youth continued to race from the building of Domino High School, and towards the front gates. Yuugi sped behind him, bracing his arms to protect himself against the doorways as they heavily swung closed. Panic and sorrow and confusion and unadulterated terror thrummed through his veins. Please, no! his head was screaming, I've already lost one person I love - I can't loose a second one!

His arm shot out and caught Ryou's wrist tightly, like a lifeline. "Ryou, Heart, please, just listen to me!" he pleaded, eyes prickling with a threat of tears. The love of his life turned abruptly, and Yuugi's heart constricted as he saw the unmistakable tears that gathered over sooty lashes.

"Why should I?" the accented young man cried, "I think your actions have spoken much louder than any bullshit your mouth could say!"

Yuugi grimaced in pain at the utter agony in his boyfriend's voice. "R-Ry', I know this looks bad, but I swear, I can explain! I-I didn't want to do that! I didn't even initiate it!"

An earthy-brown glare drilled into dimming amethyst. "Why should I trust you? I know what I saw, and what I saw was you with your damn tongue shoved down that bitch's throat!" A disgusted shudder ran through both forms. Hatred gleamed over the Gaming King's eyes. That damn woman... Just what the hell what she trying to pull?!

"Heart, I swear that I would never dream of being unfaithful to you. I love you! You know that!" he protested, moisture beginning to fill his eyes. "Please, just listen to me. I-I swear, I want nothing to do with her."

Ryou was quiet for a moment, just... staring. Staring at Yuugi's face, into his eyes, seeing the pain and sorrow within darkening violet. "Why should I...?" he repeated in a miniscule whisper, "How would you react if you saw me kissing another person like that? W-Wouldn't you..." He trailed, and looked down to where Yuugi's hand still held a desperate grip over his left wrist. That hand was shaking. But... but...

"I know, I know," the taller rambled shakily, "I-I would react the same way, but-" he gently turned Ryou's face towards his with his free hand, feeling the edges of hysteria begin to plague his mind. "-I would give you. a chance. to explain. That is all I ask of you, Ryou. Ju-Just let me explain." When his lover remained silent, eyes shadowing over with indifference, Yuugi felt his heart start to crumble. "I-I would never cheat on you, let alone with someone like her. I barely even know her! But I do know you. And you know me."

Still no response.

"Ryou, you're the person I love more than anything in this world - we've both been through so much. You're the only one who can understand me the way you do! I want to be with you, and only you. I-I want... I want to spend the re-rest of my life with you...!"

Only silence.

"Heart-"

"Don't you fucking call me that!"

A hand met Yuugi's cheek, and the other stumbled back from the sheer force behind it. Pain flared over his face, and Yuugi cupped at the assaulted area gingerly. Tears were heavy over his eyes, blurring his vision. His heart paused as he saw that once-warm, doe-like gaze leering at him with nothing more than anger and distaste. His Heart's voice was quiet as he hissed out a cold, "Don't call me your Heart. Not when your heart is so unfaithfully twisted! I would never stoop so low as that!" His pale face was hidden behind trembling hands, white hair tangling between his fingers. "S-So... all those glances and the times you brought her up out of the blue... The nightmares you've been having, the jumpiness... Gods, how could I have been so stupid?!"

"Ryou, I didn't mean it!" he protested in a last-ditch effort for the other's shocked, denying mind to register. "I'm so sor-!"

"No you're not! You're just sorry that you got caught!"

Yuugi's eyes widened, filled with pain and regret. He doesn't believe me... his heart and head whispered quietly. He doesn't... He thinks that I... that I... But I would never...

And yet, he did.

Willing or not, Yuugi Mutou had just hurt the one creature on this world that meant the most to him.

He had kissed that girl - that vile, succubus of a woman. He'd been too shocked to push her away... He just let her... kiss him like that. Self-disgust and loathing filled him.

A kiss was a kiss. And it meant so much more than one would think. It was a sign of comfort and trust between partners. It was an act of love and adoration. And he had broken that trust, simple as that.

So simplistic, yet so complicated...

Meaning to, or not...

He had cheated on Ryou.

"I hate you..." came a whisper.

No...

"I-I... I h-hate you...!" It became louder, tight and filled with rage.

Gods, please... no... this can't be happening!

"I hate you!" Ryou cried out in betrayal, tears streaming down his face, "I don't ever want to see you again, Yuugi Mutou!"

With that, Ryou promptly gripped a necklace around his throat - the one Yuugi had given him after their very first date - ripped it from his neck, and threw it with all his might at Yuugi, before racing away. The spiky-haired teen stumbled to catch the little glinting trinket, feeling the smooth, now-broken snake's chain slide through his fingers.

The striking finality struck him, as he stood there, staring at the glinting charm with hollow, anguished eyes.

Ryou didn't want to see him again. Didn't want anything to do with him.

Tears finally crested, rolling down his cheeks and dripping from his chin. His shoulders shook and trembled with compressed sobs. His feet quickly moved in the opposite direction. Back home, to the Game Shop. Away from school, away from people, away from Ryou.

From his partner-in-crime, from the love of his life. His best friend, his fellow Hikari, the only one who knew what was going on in his head at a glance.

Away from another half of his soul. The one he wanted to be with, grow old and wrinkled with.

Away from his Heart.

When he finally reached home - empty, as his grandfather was out running errands - Yuugi went straight to his room, locked the door, and hid beneath the duvet of his bed. He just wanted to block out the world. To stop the pain that tore at his chest. To get away from it all. Escape from this Hell, this living nightmare.

He just wanted to die.

Because this was it...

It was over.


QUICK DISCLAIMER: I do not own nor gain profit from anything within the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. The original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and anime are (c) to Kazuki Takahashi and Konami. I simply own the plot of stories/Teasers written and posted within this collection, and gain no commercial/financial profits from this.

Please do not plagiarize, steal, copy, or claim any of these stories as your own.

Please do not post, and/or use any of these stories without my direct permission.

~ Fallen


DUN DUN DUUUNNNN!

What could Yuugi have done? Who is this mystery girl? Is Ryou over-reacting? What else do I have in store for the poor pair of lovers?! Well...

...you won't find out until I finish Metamorphosis and post it, will you?

I'm so evil.

STICK WITH ME, FOLKS. I PROMISE I STILL HAVE MANY GOOD IDEAS! :D

Also, I posted the Poll, for which story you guys want me to work on next. There's ten options to choose from, and you have two votes at your disposal to cast! :D

So VOTE.


I think I'll post a Teaser for Desert Garden next. I'd say you all have waited long enough for that much. :)


Tell me what you think! I need constructive criticism. It helps me with my writing! ^^