A/N: Hello~ This is my first Yu-Gi-Oh story! So please no flames. I'm trying best to keep all the characters not OOC. Anyways enjoy!

Pairing: Yami/OC

Story Contains: BadGrammar/Spelling(I'm sorry), Violence, Humor, Swearing, Romance(later on), Angst, and I honestly don't know what else.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, or it's characters. I only own my OCs.

Bonds Beyond Both Worlds

-Game 1: Homeless-

All my life I've been constantly on the moved. My family never stayed in one place for too long; so it was hard to keep friends. It wasn't entirely my family's fault, mostly my father's. After all, he is the main reason why we're constantly moving.

"Dad, the landowner is asking for the money." I said as I set my bags down on the table. It's been nearly almost two weeks since we moved in this run-down apartment. So far, I am praying this place will last us. We barely enrolled me in the school here. I'll start my classes next week.

My dad nodded as he continue to have his back towards me on the couch. He was too busy watching a lottery show. I felt my eyes twitch with annoyance at this. His habits never change. I quickly walk over to the refrigerator and look underneath to my secret stash I made since we moved here. I couldn't believe what I'm seeing!

I grabbed the empty box and pulled out underneath, throwing it at my dad. "You idiot! That's money we need to pay in order to stay here! You even use the money to pay for food! How are we going to eat!" I shouted, grabbing anything near me to throw at him.

As you can see, my father isn't exactly good role model. He's been like this ever since I was little. He always spend our money to gamble or drink. It's this habit of his. Like I said, he's the reason why my family is living in poverty and constantly on the move. We're only on the move a lot, because my father doesn't want to deal with his debt collectors. He tries his best to get himself out of debt.

My mother? She died when I was young. Just like me, she too will get after him, and scold him for spending our money. His actions will always put my mother in stress. I would thought he would change his ways after her death. It seems like habits never died.

That's when the duty of getting money fell down to me. It's just my father and me, and since that no good man can't keep a job for a very long, I decided to earn money for the family. I'm the only child, so no support there. These past years I would run errands, side-jobs, part-time jobs, basically anything to earn money. I would tried my best to keep the money I earned hidden since that man likes to spend it. In the end we still live in poverty.

School didn't help much either, since at home I had to be the responsible one. At school, I would constantly get picked on due to my family's problems. I had hardly friends, but it didn't matter, because we would always move every so often.

"Don't worry! I will win this $1000 lottery and pay off everything!" My dad said cheerfully as he stared at the T.V.

I shook my head and threw a cup at his head. "You're hopeless!"

My name is Nozomi Masamori. I'm only 15-years-old, and I'm more of an adult than my father is. I have no relatives. Most of on my mother's side are all gone. While my father's... it's understandable why they don't want to talk to us. They don't consider my father as one of their own due to his habits. Still, family is family, it's horrible that you're disown by them.

"Now! Tomorrow I'm starting small job that is only going to for this week. I should be able get enough money to pay part of bills and for food! Then after that! You got to get job, because I'm starting school next week!"

"You're so bossy, Nozomi..."

"Shut up! At least, I'm more responsible than you!"

After that, I began my small job. I was working for small market. It wasn't an easy job, but at least I had money by the end of the week. Even though it was short. I know that my father will never get job, and if he did, he would never keep it. I told myself I have to get a part-time job for after school. Although, I had to keep it a secret since it's against the school's rules at my new school, Domino High.

Just like that, Sunday came, tomorrow I would be going to school. I was on my way back from the park, since I went out sightseeing. Earlier I gave the money to my father and told him he better hand the money. He said he will. That better will, otherwise we have no home.

"I'm home." I said, entering the apartment as usual. It was quiet, almost too quiet. I knew something was up. I search the house to look for my dad and I found was a note on the counter. I read the note, and couldn't believe it. My father had left me!

'Nozomi,

Don't look for me. I'm never coming back. I realize you deserve better than this life. I wish I could be better father. I'm sorry.

-Dad'

He left me. My own father had left me! It gets worse from there. Soon later, the landowner knock on the door, and told me I was evicted. I had less than 24 hours to leave. Not only did my father abandon me, but he also didn't pay the bills like I told him to. Which means I'm homeless!

I gather everything I had, it wasn't much, and put it all in bag. They took everything else. I had no choice, but to leave. No where else to go I went to the park. The only place where I always go to gather my thoughts. Here I am, a 15-year-old girl, that is homeless. Can my life get any worse?

"Stupid man!" I kick the bench, and continue yelling. "How dare he leave his daughter by herself! Now I got no home or anywhere else to go to! Ugh!"

I took a deep breath to calm down my anger. Once it was over, I could feel the everything else come in. I brush few strands of my light brown hair away from my face. I sit down on the bench I just abused. "What am I going to do..." I said to myself as I lean forward. I should have known something like this was bound to happen.

This is horrible. I'm only a kid, and I'm already homeless. What am I going to do?

"I have no choice but to sleep here tonight... and try to go to school tomorrow." Just when I thought everything was finally going to go around, then this happens. Why me...

I grab my bag and use it as a pillow on the bench. I lie down, wrapping my coat around me to keep me warm. Closing my eyes, one day, not today, but in future. My life will get better.

"Ummm, Miss?"

I open my eyes to see a boy standing in front of me. He looks to be shorter than me. He looks a bit young. My god! His hair! His hair has different color layers including long blond crooked, pointy locks. Rest of his hair is spiky and black along the edges of his hair it's a magenta sheen. Never before have I seen such a hair like that!

I also notice he appears to be wearing a school uniform. Is he from my new school?

I sit up, rubbing my eyes tiredly. Just when I was about to fall asleep. "Yes?"

The boy tilt his head to the side. "Umm... were you sleeping on this bench?"

It was strange. I didn't feel embarrass by such a question. There were times where I had to sleep outside, only because my father and I couldn't find a home. I laugh softly, and rub the back of my head. "Yeah, it may seem strange to you, huh?" I said. It's not like I have nothing to hide. I smile sadly. "Truth is I lost my home..."

It was a sad fact that I must live with now. I cannot believe my own father would leave me, then again I knew this was going to happen. He never seem the the type to be responsible of others, or anything at all.

"Oh! I'm Nozomi Masamori!" I said, feeling a bit rude that I didn't introduce myself.

The boy smile sadly. "I'm Yugi Muto... May I?" He point towards the seat next to me. I nod and scoot over so he can sit down next to me. "If I may ask... why did you lose your home?"

It was a rather a blunt question to ask someone you never met. Then again, she has nothing to hide or anything better else to do.

"My dad... wasn't a really a good dad. He never hit me or anything like that!" I wave my hands in front of me to ease Yugi's mind. Anyone will think such thing if they heard that. "He was just never a dad to me. He always gamble and waste all the money to point where it was hard to pay the bills. Food was scarce so we live off the cheap stuff to try to save the money. My dad didn't make it any better with his constant gambling. So we had to move time from time to escape from his debt collectors." I continue to babble on and on about what happen. Strange though, it felt almost okay to say this to him. "Eventually, he ended up leaving, because he couldn't give me the life I wanted. I think he left because he couldn't pay off the debts.. He left me alone in the apartment, and soon it was taken from."

Yugi's face sadden at this. "How awful."

I laugh softly. "Not really, I kind of expected this to happen soon. Yeah, here I am homeless."

"What about your mom? Doesn't she live with you?"

"... She died years ago."

"I'm sorry-"

"It's okay. No need to apologize. Well at least you know..." I said as I looks out towards the night sky. Judging by it, it looks like it's around 9 ol' clock. "Well I better go to sleep otherwise I'll miss school tomorrow!"

Also I got to find a job so I can be able to pay for food. Then again how would I bathe!

Yugi stare at me in shock. "You're sleeping here!"

"Yeah? I got no home remember?"

"You can't sleep here!"

"It's okay. This isn't the first time I slept outside." I said.

Yugi shook his head, and I could tell there is no point in arguing with him. However considering I am stubborn most of the time. This is one of the few times I will actually listen, because I need to. "There is no way you're sleeping here."

Kame Game Shop

I don't know what is more awkward. The fact I'm is staying in Yugi's, the boy I just met, house, or the fact his family, especially his grandpa, who is owns this house is okay with this. Yugi practically dragged me all the way over here, surprisingly I notice he's only an inch smaller than me. He his grandpa if I could stay. I was a little bit embarrass that Yugi told him the situation. It was more strange that his grandpa allow me to stay.

I look around in the shop. This shop is part of Yugi's house. He told me his grandpa owns this. It's called Kame Game Shop. I couldn't help, but look around amaze. I never really seen a game shop before. When I was little, I didn't have time to go to fun places like other kids did. I was too busy keeping an eye on my dad.

My eyes lower at the thought of him. I still cannot believe he did that.

"First time?"

I snap out of my thoughts and look over to see Yugi's grandpa standing by the door. He looks almost similar to Yugi except that he is shorter and his hair is greyer. Almost making me wonder if this hair features runs through the family. I smile. "Yeah, I never really seen one before. Thank you... umm."

"Sugoroku Muto. You can call me Jii-chan or grandpa if you prefer." He said with a smile.

Grandpa?

"Okay... grandpa." I said. Yugi's Grandpa or Grandpa for short, merely laugh at me. I merely blush as I look around. "Where's Yugi?"

"He's preparing your room. It'll be right next to his. It's just us at the moment. His mother is with his father for a few days, she'll be back."

"Where's his father?"

"He's out on a business, the usual." Grandpa said as he walks over and sits on a chair behind the counter. "So tell me, my dear. Where are your relatives? I'm sure you have somewhere to stay."

Relatives...

"I... got no relatives." I said hesitantly. Sadly it's true. Well I do,but I know none of them would help me. Grandpa's eyes lower at this. "Umm-it's okay! Really! I mean I never really known them, and I'm sure they don't know me." I laugh trying to ease the mood. I look around once again to change the subject. "Is it really alright for me to stay here? I don't mean to be a burden-"

"Nonsense! My dear, you are welcome to stay here, and it's best you should, considering you don't have a home."

"I... thank you. I don't know how to repay you-"

Grandpa shook his head. "No payment, but if you feel like it. You can help around the shop like Yugi. Is that fine?" I nod. "Now, tell me what school are you going to?"

"Domino High." I said.

"Domino High?! You're in the same school as Yugi." Well that's a relief. At least I have someone who can take me to my new school. Grandpa motion me. "Come, I'm sure your room is ready now."

I follow Grandpa up the stairs towards our destination. It's hard to believe that people like them are so kind to let me stay. There were a few people she met throughout her life that would offer her family help with their situation. It was only so rarely.

I bid Grandpa goodnight and enter my room to see Yugi stand in middle of it. "This use to be a guest room, not much stuff was kept here. You can put your bag in the closet." Yugi said.

I nodded as I walk over and set my bag down near it. "Do you know where the bathroom is?"

"It's down the hallway to the left." He said as I nodded. "So... you didn't tell me what school you're going to."

"I'm going to Domino High."

Yugi's face lit up. "Really? Cool! We're in the same school, but wait... how come I never seen you?"

I laugh softly. "Well I just got recently transfer. Tomorrow is my first day."

"I see... Well that's great! I hope we're in the same class, there's this friend I want you to meet. You'll like her."

I smile at him, he's too kind. People like that are rare to find these days. I just hope he stays the way he is. "Say Yugi..."

"Hm?"

"Thank you..." I said as Yugi smile back. If it wasn't for him, I'll be sleeping outside right now.

"No problem."

I stretch her arms out. "Now, I just need to take a shower and go to sleep. Which means." I point at Yugi. "You too. So time for bed." I begin pushing him out.

"It's only 11?!"

"No, buts! We need to get up early so you can introduce me to your friend!" I said with smile as I pushes him and bid goodnight. Once I close the door behind me. I sigh as I lean against the frame. "Is it really okay for me to be here?..."

Domino High

I continue to stare at myself in the girls' bathroom. Yugi had to go to class while I had to talk to the principal. Surprisingly I was indeed in the same class as Yugi. The principal gave me, my schedule and told me to go to where Yugi is. Yugi said he'll introduce me to his friend at recess. I will get to class... once I leave the bathroom.

God... I hope this is not like the rest of my schools.

"It'll be fine. This time no one knows that I'm poor... except for Yugi." I said sadly. I recall most of my old schools where most of my classmates made fun of me because of my family's status. It wasn't my fault. At first it hurt her, but after awhile. She got use to the bullying where she finds it annoying.

I stare at myself in the mirror. In the school' uniform I don't look too bad. Sadly the tie is too tight. I loosen it slightly to where it dangling below my collar. I unbutton the top button around my collar. I look at myself in the mirror once more, and pleased with my uniform. "Hmm, my hair is too long..."I touches my hair as I follow the strands that lead down to half-ways my waist. Sadly if only my hair is straight, it's horrible that it's a little wavy. "Quit stalling Nozomi! It'll be fine! Just go in there, introduce yourself!" I yell at myself.

I took a deep breath and walk out of the bathroom towards my destination. I can do this. I stood in front of the door and knock, waiting as the teacher sign me to come in. I can do this. I'm not scared. "Class, this is our new student. Her name is Nozomi Masamori, she's just recently transfer from her other school. Everyone try your best to welcome her." The teacher said as I tried my best to remain her composure. So far everything is going good. I'm a little scared. "Miss Masamori?"

"Yes?"

"You'll be sitting next to Yugi Muto." She points over to my seat. I nodded and walk over to my seat. While the teacher went on the lesson. I sat down and open my book as she could hear a few whispers amongst the class. So the gossips have begun.

"She looks pretty."

"Really? She has a flat chest to me."

"I heard she just transfer, because her family couldn't afford her other school."

I felt my ears perk up. They know?! How did they know? I look over at Yugi who shook his head. "I didn't say anything." He whisper.

If so, how do they know.

"Are you sure? I heard that her family is rich, that's why they're constantly on the moved."

"Really? I guess they don't like the place where they stay for too long."

I sigh softly, okay they don't know. Strange that a few think I'm rich. It's not like I'm bother badly by this. It just at my old school I was constantly pick on. Eventually it got annoying. I just don't want relive through that.

Classes went by pretty quickly, perhaps it only did, because I was too focus on thinking about other things to point where I barely listen. I was too busy thinking about what to do now. How long am I able to stay with Yugi and his family? How am I going to get my place? Where am I going to get job? Where the hell is my dad!

These thoughts continue to plague me. Recess soon came around the corner. Everyone went to go play outside or basketball. I got ask a few times to go play, but I merely decline them and told them I had something to do. I'm surprise a few people ask me.

I look down at my notebook and continue to draw. I was drawing the classroom. I'm not a good artist, but I only draw when I'm bored or to relax me.

"You ain't going to play, Nozomi?" ask Yugi who was still sitting in his seat.

I shook my head. "I don't feel like it today-What's that?" I point at a box in front of Yugi. It looks Egyptian by the markings, also it looks like it was made out of gold, by the way the light reflects off of it, making it shine like a gem.

Yugi looks down. "This? Is a box that contains a puzzle, and I am determine to solve it. I know I'm almost there. It's been 8 years since I got this." Yugi explain, My jaw nearly drop. 8 years?! He's quite determine! "It has a riddle, 'can be see, but you haven't seen it.' What could that mean?"

I didn't answer him, but continue to stare at the box. Strange... What a strange marking on it... I couldn't help, but be awe and a little creep out by it. Just by staring at the box, it gave me an uneasy feeling.

"Yugi-"

"Hey! Give it back!"

I look up to see two of my classmates, it was Hiroto Honda and Katsuya Jounouchi. They were tossing back and forth Yugi's box, like monkey in middle since Yugi is jumping around to grab his box.

"Honda-kun! Give it back!"

"And he passes it to Jou!" Honda tosses it Jounouchi.

Jounouchi toss it up and down. "It must be valuable since you're acting like a girl. Quit your jumping around, it's getting annoying Yugi. I'll teach how to act like man." Jounouchi held the box in the air and tap his chest with his other hand. "If you try with all your might to get it!"

"I hate fighting violence!" Yugi yelled. "Give the box back, please!"

"Not a chance!" Honda said as Jounouchi open the lid slightly.

"What's inside?" He said.

I had quite enough of this. I walk over and snatch the box back from Jounouchi. "That's enough, here Yugi." I said as I hand the box to him. I look back at the two guys and frown at them. "Jerk you guys are! Acting tough even though you're picking on someone who can't even defend. You should be ashamed of yourselves!"

Jounouchi rolled his eyes. "Listen princess, we're just having fun and teach Yugi a less-"

He didn't finish what he was saying when I push him back causing him to bump against Honda. I don't usually fight people, but if I had to, I will. Even though I am weak, I admit that. I just can't stand idea of people getting hurt. It's right. Not matter who they are. I glared at both of them. "Next time you both pick on him, you have to go through me."

"Damn you." Honda said as he and Jounouchi walk out of the room. "You're lucky this time."

"This isn't over."

I shook my head as those two left. That went better than I expected. I thought I'll had to get out of this with a bruise. Here I almost thought this school didn't have bullies. "Are you okay, Yugi." I look behind me to see another of her classmate, it was Anzu Masaki. I remember Yugi telling me earlier that this was his friend he wanted me to meet. She is his childhood friend since elementary school.

Yugi nodded. "Yeah, thanks, and thank you, Nozomi. Wow, and I thought they were scared of Anzu." He said.

Anzu laugh. "Hey, I ain't that scaring. We just don't like nice guys taken advantage of." She look over at me with a smile. "Right, Nozomi?"

I nodded. "It's hard to believe most schools are like this. Guys picking on the weak just for fun." I said as I sit down. I look over at Anzu. "I thought you were playing basketball?"

"I was, but thought about it. It was weird that guys verses the girls."

I laugh softly. "Well considering we are wearing skirts, we aren't cut out to play basketball, since they'll be able to look under." I said. Yugi's face suddenly turns bright red as Anzu and me frown at him. "What are you thinking?"

"Don't tell me you're thinking of-"

"I'm not! I'm thinking you two are right!" Yugi said in defense.

I shook her head, and couldn't believe he could a be a little pervery. "So Nozomi, I'm sorry to hear what happened."

"What?"

"Yugi told me about your situation. I'm sorry." Anzu said with a sad expression.

I was about to turn to frown at Yugi, but realize that Anzu is Yugi's best friend. So it's understandable for him to tell her. I shook my head with laugh as I wave my hand to change the subject. I don't like talking about this. "It's okay. Don't apologize. Anyways." I lean forward and tap the box. "What's inside the box?"

"Yeah, what's in it?" Anzu ask.

Yugi look hesitant. "Well... I guess I can show you two... but you both have to promise to keep it a secret. You too Nozomi." Yugi said.

"Of course, we are friends." I said. Aren't we? It seems like it to me. Yugi smile at that. I guess we are. He open the box and inside were golden pieces. Anzu and I stare in awe. Both of us each pick up a piece. "Wow..."

"They glitter like gold... They look likes parts..." Anzu said.

'This is a puzzle?' I thought.

Yugi pick up the pieces and explain to us that they were puzzle pieces. Once complete he can solve the riddle. He found it in the basement at the his grandpa's game shop. He even said it was memento from his grandpa. Almost making it sound like he was dead. I knew what he meant, but he made it sound like it. Maybe Anzu didn't knew what he meant.

"It is said that whoever solves this puzzle will be granted with one wish." He said.

"That's fantastic." Anzu said.

"A wish? What do you wish for, Yugi?" I ask as Yugi look away smiling.

"Can't tell you, but... don't tell no one about this, you guys."

"We won't."

"You can trust us, Yugi." Anzu said.

Yugi smile then it disappear as he put the pieces back and close the box. "I've been trying for 8 years to solve this puzzle, but I haven't completed it yet. Sometimes I feel down about it." He said.

Anzu shook her head. "Keep at it, Yugi. You'll get your wish, right Nozomi?"

"Yeah."

Yugi smile at both of us.

Next Day

After Yugi showed us the puzzle, known as the Millennium Puzzle. Grandpa explained that it was founded in the 1900s. It was found in a tomb of a Pharaoh and supposedly everyone died who found it. Also the fact that only intellectual person to put it together. I didn't believe it. It was probably a myth. Still, I couldn't help, but feel a little uneasy about that puzzle.

I shook my head, and continue to do my work. Already two days here at this school, and I'm already has bad grades. Well considering I don't pay attention, and I forgot my transcript brought my grades from my other school. It's not like I'm dumb or anything. It's just that I don't focus on my grades. These past years I've been focusing on getting money for my family. That's why, but... it's different.

'Strange... I wanted a day without a worry about money... here I got it...' I thought. Earlier today, I saw that Ushio guy, a member from the Moral Committee, giving Yugi a look. A tall mean-looking fellow like Ushio, of course I'll be worry about Yugi. Ushio doesn't look like the type of guy that should be mess with. I ask Yugi what is up, but he said it was nothing. I just hope that guy won't mess with Yugi. He looks big compare to him.

I shook my head. 'Focus Nozomi!' I look down at my paper and continue to write. I need to bring my grades up. Few hours pass, eventually I finish most of my work and was able to be at my classmates are. It felt almost good to me. I didn't think I'll get that far, even though it's not that good.

I head back by myself. Luckily I remember the way since Yugi already went home since school is long over. I only stayed, because I had to finish my assignments. I sigh, "High school is stressful..." I said to myself. I look up to see Jounouchi standing by the Kame Game Shop, talking to Grandpa. What is he doing here? "Jounouchi!"

Jounouchi turn around, before he could say something Grandpa spoke. "Nozomi, it's okay. He's here to give something back to Yugi." Grandpa said to reassure me before I could do something.

I look at Jounouchi and notice his entire clothes were wet. Most of all, he has bruises and cuts like he just got into a fight. "Jounouchi, are you okay?"

He look over at me surprise then look away. "Yeah, ummm... listen gramps."

"Hm?"

"Don't tell Yugi, I gave you it." He said. "Also you should know he is being harass by a guy named Ushio."

My honey brown eyes widen. "Ushio?!"

Grandpa nodded. "Yeah. I will."

Jounouchi nodded. "Thanks, and... Nozomi."

"huh?"

"Ummm... Thanks... and sorry..." He said as he quickly walk away.

I watch him leave. What was that all about? I look back at Grandpa. "Yugi-"

"In his room." He said as I run past him inside the house towards Yugi's room. I had to make sure he's okay.

I slam the door open to see Yugi staring at me in shock. "Yugi!" I nearly yelled. My eyes look at him to see any bruises or cuts on him, which he does have. However, what caught my eyes is the sad look in his eyes, and the tears in them. "Are you okay?!"

I rush over and grab his shoulders. "Ushio did this!" Yugi nod slowly. "Why did Ushio do this?!"

Yugi shook his head, "I don't know... but..."

What's wrong?" I ask.

Yugi grab the puzzle and show it to me. I gasp as I was now staring at the almost complete millennium puzzle. All it was missing is one piece. A piece that could complete his wish.

"Yugi..."

"Nozomi... can you leave me alone for a minute?" Yugi ask. Alone?

I nod and headed out of his room towards my own. I close my door behind me and sat on the bed, thinking. I knew he needed to be alone. That puzzle meant the world to him. Now he can never complete it, and get his wish. I feel so bad for him.

'I wish there is something I can do...' I thought to myself. I know I have to do something. I owe a lot to Yugi. He gave a place to stay. There's something I have to do at least.

I walk over to my bed and put on my pajamas. It was a blue shirt and black basketball trunks that use to belong to my dad. I pulled my light brown hair in a ponytail.

Grandpa said I could earn money by working here. Maybe I could use the money I'll save up to buy an apartment. Wait-a second! I just not realize something. Maybe the item Jounouchi gave to Grandpa was probably the last piece. Then again, he'll run in here and tell me it's completed... unless... he wanted to keep it to himself... There are things I still don't know about Yugi.

I sigh, walk over to the desk in the room to grab my notebook. Huh? I look outside to see a figure walking away from the house. It was Yugi. Why?

Where's he going?

Wherever Yugi went, he vanish. Where would he go at this time of night? I quietly snuck out of my room, and tried my best to follow him to only end up losing him. It didn't seem like Yugi to sneak out. He must have a reason.

Here I am running out at night in my pajamas. I continue to walk down the streets, debating or not if I should go back. Before I know it, I spot the high school in front of me. Could he have went there? There is only one way to find out.

I ran over there, and stood by the entrance. I quickly hid by the wall when I heard voices around the corner.

"The game ends when there are no more bills left! The one with the most money at the end is the winner! Also, if you stab your hand, you automatically lose the entire game, and give all your winnings to your opponent! Sounds fun, eh?"

'Yugi? That sounds like him, but... much deeper... and more confident... What game is he talking about?'

"You got guts."

"One more thing, if you break a rule, you will be punished with a penalty game."

"Let's get started!"

My eyes narrowed, I know that other voice. It sounds like Ushio. What is he doing here? And why is Yugi playing a game with him? I peek my head around the corner to see them standing in front of something. I couldn't quite see clearly where I am.

All I could tell is that they're playing a game. They're tossing back and forth an item, then looks like they're stabbing their hand, but they are. Something is on top of their hand. What kind of game are they playing?

'Why is Yugi playing this game?'

I had to get closer. I walk over the wall, and quietly snuck towards one of the poles that's near the wall, leaving a shadow. I hid in the shadow. This should keep me hidden. I look up, and could see what they're doing. They look like they are playing a knife game.

I look at Yugi, my eyes widen in shock to see the millennium puzzle complete and wear around his neck as if it was a necklace. He did complete it! What shocks me the most is Yugi. He doesn't look like himself. In fact, he looks...older... different... This can't be Yugi.

If so, what the hell happen to him.

I snap out of my thoughts when Ushio swung the knife. "I'm the one holding the knife. So I'll use it to defeat you! Die Yugi!"

"Yugi!" I shouted. I knew I blew my cover, but I didn't care. I don't want anything to happen to him.

The 'other' Yugi jump back just in time, and stood smiling at him. The kind of smiles that sends shivers down your spine. "Just as I thought, you couldn't follow the rules!" A glowing eye appear in the middle the other Yugi's forehead. Both Ushio and I stare in shock. "This can see nothing, but what is "in your heart"! You're a greedy bully who hurt my friends and tried to steal money from me!" He points his finger at Ushio. "Penalty game! Illusion of Greed!"

I put my hands up to block the bright that is shooting towards Ushio. Soon Ushio cried out. A cold feeling appear in my stomach. It didn't feel right.I don't like this. "Stop it, Yugi!" I shout as I run towards him.

I stop half-ways when I realize Ushio was no longer crying out, but laughing manically. "Money! Money is everywhere! Money!" He shouted while smiling. His hands reaching out, grabbing nothing.

All I could do is stare in shock. "What is wrong with him?" I said.

"This is his punishment for the actions he has caused on my friends, and to others. All he cares about is greed, and so he shall only see is that." The other Yugi said as he stood near me staring at Ushio with a smirk.

I look at him. I can definitely most tell this isn't Yugi. I couldn't even tell what he is. "Even if it he deserves it, it doesn't seem right. Two wrongs don't make a right!" I said. This isn't right. I frown at him. "Who are you? What have you done to Yugi?"

The other Yugi's smirk disappeared, he pointed at the millennium puzzle. "I am the other part of Yugi, or his 'other half'. You could say I'm the spirit of the millennium puzzle, but... When Yugi put the pieces together, I came to, in others words he awoken me. Answer to your other question, he's inside, asleep." He said sternly.

That is reassuring. At least Yugi is safe, but... I look over at Ushio."Will he be okay?"

Other Yugi look surprise. "He will. Right now he's suffering an illusion of his greed. Once he realize greed isn't everything, he'll come to."

"You said you awoke when Yugi put the pieces together..." I turn to look at him with a serious expression. "Is that why you did this, to repay Yugi?"

"In a way yes. I only come to him in the time of need." He explained. "He doesn't even know I exist."

I look down at the ground, to avoid looking at him. What he did wasn't right. I know it... then again... Ushio did kind of deserved it-No! No one deserves something like that, but... He did say he'll come to once he realize his greed is evil.

He said he'll come to when Yugi needs him. Basically if he is danger, so... does mean he's good? Well it is certain that he is on Yugi's side, but what about the others? I don't know... I hate not knowing...

"Look... Yugi... Umm other Yugi."

"Hm?"

"It's best to keep this a secret for now. Just between us, I won't tell the other Yugi. He should be the one to find out by himself." I said as I rubs the back of my head. "I don't like keeping secrets from friends, but right now seems like a good idea. Who knows... He might freak out if he sees you."

It's the only thing I can do at the moment.

"You have a point. Very well, I go with that plan." The other Yugi said.

I look at him, wondering if this what the spirit looks like. He looks similiar to Yugi, but their eyes are different, and this one looks older. I shook my head. "First you must promise me something, Yu-other Yugi!" She said.

"What?"

I frown and point at Ushio. "No doing penalty voo-doo like that! It's not right!" I said.

The other Yugi frown slightly. "Even if they hurt our friends, you think they don't deserved it?" I nodded, the other Yugi shook his head and continue on. "How will they learn then? They'll cause more pain and suffering the way they are."

"Like I said, two wrongs don't make a right." I look away towards Ushio. My eyes lower at sight of him like this. I don't know why. I cannot stand to see people suffer like this. No matter who they are. "It doesn't make us any better than they are. There are other ways that could be use as punishment, but... this is horrible."

The other Yugi sigh. "You must hate me for it then..."

I look at him and could see that he was affected by this. Wow, didn't think he'll care, but then again he did say his friends. So I'm guessing he considering Yugi's friends as his own.

I don't like the look on his face. I jab his side and cause him groan out at the sudden pain. I had to do that so he can stop making such a sad expression. "Don't assume things! Besides, I barely met you, so how can I hate you?" I said with my arms cross, and smile at him. He didn't seem too bad."Don't judge something by it's cover." The other Yugi stare at me, clearly I could tell he misjudge me. Most people do. I wave my hand. "Anyways let's go back to shop. I'm tired... We'll discuss rest of this later."

I look up at the sky. Well this just got more complicated. First my dad left me and I was homeless, then I was taken in by someone I just met who happens to be the first friends I ever had in a long time. Now my friend is possess by a spirit of the puzzle he completed, and let's not forget that he only comes out when he's in danger or in need.

Oh, what have I gotten myself into.

A/N: As you can see, Yami didn't promise Nozomi, so he's still going to do penalty games which will anger her xD I don't like romance that happen right away. So for now they're just friends then later on they'll start to like each other, then further on realize their feelings, and you get the idea.

Nozomi's dad will come back, but later. You'll find out the true reason why he left. Nozomi life just has go more complicated. It will continue as the story progress.

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