Disclaimer- The only reason these stories are being written and not aired is because I don't own the characters.


Yami's Recovery

CHAPTER 1

Yugi walked down the hospital corridor, talking with his Grandpa.
Yugi, you run on ahead, I have to sort something out.
Yugi nodded and quickly walked down the corridor to Yami's room. As he walked passed the window he looked in to see a nurse with Yami, changing his bandages.

There we go, she helped Yami lay back down. How do you feel today?
Ok I guess.
There was a soft knock on the door and Yugi walked in.
Yugi!? I wasn't expecting you until later.
Yugi walked to Yami's bedside.
I'll be leaving then, spoke the nurse. If you need anything just press that button. She pointed to a button near Yami's left hand.
Yami nodded then turned to Yugi.
How come you're here now? I thought you would be in school.
Only half day, there's a teacher thing going on. The others will come by later.
Yugi reached into his bag and pulled out a small package.
Here you go, it's from all of us.
Yugi handed it to Yami.
Yugi, you shouldn't have.
No, it's ok.
Yami carefully opened it and smiled. It's perfect. Thank you. He took the picture out of the box and placed it on his bedside table.
How is my oldest grandson? called Grandpa's welcoming call.
Yugi is your only grandson. spoke Yami.
He means you Yami. smiled Yugi.
But ... I'm.
Grandpa walked to the edge of the bed.
Well you are now so live with it.
Thank you. Yami yawned.
We better go you need rest. spoke Yugi.
No could you stay. Yami blurted out suddenly.
Grampa? Yugi turned to his Grandfather.
Well if he wants you to, but don't keep him up, he needs his rest.
Yugi nodded and watched his Grandpa leave before he turned to Yami. He blinked a little, surprised. Yami was fast asleep already. He carefully pulled the covers over Yami's chest. Yami moved and faced the window. Yugi quietly sat down in a chair and started to do his homework. He looked up when Yami spoke.
Tiri. he mumbled softly in his sleep.
* Tiri? He must ... * Yugi thought to himself. * Nearly 2 weeks she .... I guess he'll never .... *
Yugi continued on his homework, while Yami slept quietly.
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-- DREAM --

Yami slowly walked down a corridor. This corridor was magnificently decorated with columns. The linen, hanging between the columns, swayed gently in an invisible breeze. Yami turned and looked behind him. The corridor stretched for miles in either direction. The corridor wasn't dark but brightly lit, in a hazy light.
He turned back and continued walking in his original direction.
He stopped suddenly when giggling reached his ears. He searched quickly with his eyes.
One of the linen curtains parted and a figure, in a long white dress with very long sleeves, emerged and began to walk down the corridor, away from Yami.
Yami squinted to get a better look at the person. Slowly he started to follow this person, to try and see if he recognised them.
Suddenly the person stopped and turned slightly, looking over their shoulder at Yami, before walking on. That gave enough time for Yami to see who this person was. That long reddish - brown hair, those greeny - grey eyes.
Tiri? he called, but she didn't seem to hear him.
Yami quicken his pace to try and catch up with her.
Tiri! Again he called.
This time Tiri stopped, but didn't face him. He slowed down as he got closer. He was about a foot away from her when she quickly turned to face him. He took a step back in surprise. This was not Tiri, this was Frankie.
With a wave of her hand, she stopped Yami's retreating. Yami watched as she took a step closer to him. He tried to move but was rooted to the spot, by both fear and her magic. She circled him like a hawk then stopped in front of him. A evil grin spread across her face and with whip like movements, she removed a dagger from her dress and buried it in Yami's chest.

Instantly he bolted up, to find himself laying on the floor of a dark room. The smell of burning incense invaded his senses. He quickly looked around the room. It was filled with scrolls, pots, charms and magical ingredients.
He stood up, but a little too quickly and stumbled slightly.
I wouldn't get up to quickly, my boy. came a voice. The voice was raspy and thick with wisdom and power.
Who is there? Yami looked around for the source of the voice.
My, my no manners have we. Tsk, tsk. came the voice once more.
Yami felt a pain in his heart and raised his hand to his chest.
Pains of the body heal, but pains of the heart and soul stay with you for life. There was shuffle near the back of the room.
They say times heals all wounds. spoke Yami.
There came a sharp laugh as a response.
That's a load of camel crap. What you are going through will never heal, no matter how hard you try to fill the void.
What do you know about my pain?
Suddenly the person appeared in front of Yami. This person was half the size of Yami, with long grey - purple hair and skin the colour of honey.
I know, we all know. The person hobbled over to a cabinet and started to rummage through it, picking up items and throwing them back down.
We? asked Yami.
The Gods, we hear you. The person looked over his shoulder at Yami then turned back to the cabinet. Your cries of grief, anger, sorrow. Your cries for the longing you cannot have.
I do not. Yami grimaced at the pain in his chest.
Oh really? The God turned to him. Tell me, what is that pain you're feeling?
I had an operation, that is all. Yami spoke, wincing at the pain.
You are not feeling it. You have locked it up like last time. We tried to talk to you then but your heart and soul had been locked by you.
So what is this
You are grieving for this girl, you are angry that you couldn't do anything. But your sorrow is for yourself. You have to tell people about what you are going through.
Why? They can't help me, I couldn't help her.
Oh so, you know who it is I talk about. The God paused for a moment. True, they will not make the pain go away, but they will be there when you need them, they will make the pain liveable. Your sorrow is your soul crying out for you to tell them, someone, Yugi.
I can't ... it's too hard.
Well you have to. I am here as a warning if you refuse to tell someone, it could bring harm to you and we don't want to see that.
I need ... I can't.
The God nodded sadly.
Then I guess I'll have to find another way to make you. You could always talk to Bakura, he did know Tiri?
And in a flash of light the God was gone and Yami opened his eyes to see Yugi quietly doing his homework.

There will be more, but this is a short fan fic, but there will be more.