Okay, so this is a little challenge I gave to myself. So the challenge itself (for those who want to try it themselves) is I chose one of the Yugioh LGBT couples I love and decided to write a story on it. However, I have to finish it by the end of June, as it is Pride Month. (The only reason I'm posting this chapter early is in case any of you want to try this challenge for yourself.) ENJOY!

Chapter 1: He Came Back

Jaden Yuki let out a deep sigh as he leaned against a willow tree near the beach at Duel Academy Island, lost in thought. He had returned from the alternate dimension - as well as fused with Yubel - a week ago, but he could not find a way to smile, knowing that he was still gone. And it broke Jaden's heart to think that he may never come back. The Slifer Red student could not get the memory out of his head.

Flashback

"Jaden..." Zane said weakly.

"Yes Zane?" Jaden asked, kneeling down next to the black-clad Duelist.

"I gave everything and lost," he wheezed out. "But I know you can beat him, Jaden. Once more, I pass the torch...to you.."

"Zane!" Jaden cried as the older Duelist began to glow gold. "Please don't go! I-"

He never got to finish his sentence, as Zane had already went to the stars. The next thing Jaden knew, he was lying in a crumpled heap while hot salty tears poured down his eyes, as he lost the one person he knew he loved with all his heart.

Flashback End

Jaden let another sigh escape his lips as a transparent, wispy version of Zane materialized next to the Slifer Red Duelist, carefully sitting down. Jaden looked over at the fake Zane with tears threatening to form.

"Why did you leave me Zane?" he asked, a single tear rolling down his cheek. "Why did you leave everyone?"

The fantasy gave Jaden a sad smile. "I wouldn't leave you Jay," he replied, moving closer to Jay. "I would hold you, until the last days of our lives came."

A small, real chuckle slipped past Jay's lips. "I know that Zane," he reassured with a shake of his head. "But...I really want to see you again. The real you!"

Fantasy Zane hummed in pleasure and pressed his forehead against Jaden's. "And you will," he promised, his own tears forming in his eyes. "a lot sooner than you would think."

"Wha-" Jay began but stopped when he saw that the fantasy had evaporated. Standing up, Jaden walked down to the beach as the last rays of daylight sunk into the horizon to welcome in the night.

The Slifer Red Duelist let out a sigh of contentment as the salty breeze drifted through his hair and onto his face, finally feeling at peace for the day. However, that peace was soon broken when Jay spotted something strange in the water: It seemed to be some sort of black blob. Getting closer with caution, Jaden gasped sharply when he recognized the dark blue hair and perfectly handsome face.

"ZANE!" he yelled, rushing over and kneeling down next to his secret crush. "Zane, can you hear me!? Answer, please!"

When the black-clad Duelist didn't respond, Jaden did the one thing he could do: He stood up, and screamed for help as loud as his lungs would allow him.

"Hey Jay," Syrus spoke softly to his best friend as he gently grabbed Jay's shoulder. "Come on, we have to get to class."

Jaden turned his head to look at his Obelisk Blue friend from his seat in the infirmary beside Zane's bed. "You go on ahead Sy," he told him. "I'll catch up later."

Sy narrowed his silver eyes. "You sure Jaden?" he asked.

"Yup." the taller boy lied simply.

Syrus only nodded, the left without another word.

Once he was gone, Jaden sighed and looked back at the sleeping Zane. "You know Zane," he explained in soft yet loving manner. "it's really nice having you back. However, I can't help but feel like this is only the first milestone we're going to have to face. But, I know I'll be able to push through them with you by my side for it, My Love. I can only hope that you'll have the strength to face yours, if your heart is still damaged. Well, guess we'll have to wait and see what the future holds for us."

With that, Jaden leaned against the wall in his chair and fell asleep, just as one of Zane's hands began to twitch.