DB: Hello everyone! This just popped into my head and wouldn't leave so I decided to write it down. I'm sorry I haven't written anything in a while but I've been insanely busy (yeah great excuse).

Thanks to all the people who bother to read and/or review my stories!

Summary: Ryou's father was brought to a mental hospital after a horrible tragedy that destroyed his mind. As he fades into deeper depression, it's up to Ryou to give his father a reason to live. Will Bakura be willing to help his host?

Disclaimer: I don't own this and I never will, so stop reminding me! It makes me sad... T_T

Warnings: mentions of attempted suicide, violence, mentions of rape, very slight shounen-ai (These warnings are for the fic in general not just this chapter)

Let's start!


False Hope

"Hello?"

"Ah, Mr. Bakura, I'm glad we could reach you."

"Oh, Dr. Wilkins! I wasn't expecting a call; is everything all right? I was actually planning on scheduling a visit later this week…."

"Well, Mr. Bakura…."

"Please, sir, just call me Ryou."

"Well, Ryou then, it's about your father-"

"Is he alright!?"

"Calm down, Ryou. As you are aware of, when you admitted him to Aider Mental Institution a year and a half ago, I had said we would be able to make progress with him-"

"I thought you were helping him! You said he was going to all his therapy sessions and actually talking out his feelings! He's getting better!"

"Well, he was getting better. Unfortunately, we aren't really sure what has caused this sudden withdrawal. During the past two weeks he's become reclusive again, he won't talk during any of the sessions private ones or group ones…. We have to force feed him otherwise he refuses to eat. He's also been put on some medications after a rather violent outburst on one of his caretakers-"

"For God's sake! Why wasn't I informed of any of this!? It's been two weeks? Why are you just calling now?"

"We thought it was just a rough patch he was going through; he had been doing so well… We were wrong not to inform you sooner Ryou. I'm terribly sorry. As to why I'm calling now…well in light of Yasuo's (1) most recent actions, I thought it best that you be informed immediately."

"What recent actions? What happened?!"

"Ryou, your father broke the mirror in his room and attempted to slash his wrists. The nurses sedated him in time, don't worry, he didn't manage to damage anything. We've also placed him in an isolation room so he won't hurt anyone or be able to hurt himself. And as a said before, he's on several sedatives…"

"…"

"Ryou?"

"….oh God, why would he do that? Last time I visited him, he was almost happy…"

"Listen to me Ryou. I know it's hard but we need you to come in as soon as you can. Maybe if he sees he still has family and support, it will dig him out of this rut."

"Yes, of course. I'll be there tomorrow, right after school."

"The secretary will be expecting you. Just check in at the front desk."

"All right, see you then Dr. Wilkins."

"Goodbye, Ryou."

Ryou hung up the phone, his hand trembling, eyes and throat burning. Stumbling to his bed, he collapsed upon it and sobbed his heart out into his pillow.


DB: Uhhhh…. (looks at readers glaring at her)

Alright, I know it was a little short (dodges things thrown at her) but I swear it will get better!

So please review if you think I should continue!

I have no idea what Ryou's father's name is so I just used this. If anyone knows what his name really is please tell me!

In the next chapter you'll find out why Ryou's dad is so messed up. So please review to find out what happens next!