Yugi: (walks in) This is new...

Yami: What's wrong aibou?

Yugi: Looks like we'll be here for a little bit.

Yami: Great! Just what we need. I don't wanna be here. I wanna spend some time with you. Can this day get any worse?

Hikari: Yami! That's mean! That's it! No more Yugi for you! (takes Yugi and locks him in another room)

Yami: NOOO!!! AIBOU!!!

Hikari: Well that's what you get! XP. Now if you wouldn't mind…

Yugi: (in another room) (sighs) Hikari does not own Yu-Gi-Oh! And now enjoy the chap! (turns to the door and bangs on it) LET ME OUT!!!

Fate Plays Games

A teenager with tricolor hair, crimson going into ebony and ending with blond bangs, with innocent whitish amethyst eyes, pale looking skin, and short height was just waking up. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 5:30 in bright green digits. Then yawned and rubbed the sleep out of his eyes.

"YUGI!!! Get up! Time for school!" Someone yelled from downstairs. It sounded like an old man around the age of 50.

The one known as Yugi was just getting out of bed. "Alright, alright Grandpa! I'm up!" He yelled back. Not wanting his grandfather coming up and splashing cold water on his face again. He hated when that happened. And vowed that he would always get up when need be.

His room was always clean so he found the uniform he would be wearing to school very easy. Yugi heard footsteps and looked to the door to see his grandfather there. The look that appeared on Yugi's face was a combination of anger, annoyance, and confusion. But it was quickly answered with a chuckle and a voice. "Don't worry Yugi. I just wanted to make sure you were ok. I know how you can be sometimes."

Yugi just rolled his eyes. "Grandpa, I'm not a child." He sighed, "And don't forget, I'm only partially blind. So I can take care of myself when need be. But I understand. You're just looking out for me. I'll be downstairs in a moment. Just let me grab a few things. Ok?" He looked back to where his grandfather stood and saw a nod. Then he heard footsteps descending the stairs. 'That's good. At least he doesn't seem to worry as much when the incident first happened.'

As promised Yugi was downstairs in the few moments he took. Breakfast was already on the table waiting for him, courtesy of Grandpa. Yugi shook his head. Grandpa was always the type to care for him too much. Since his mother died when he was just a kid and he never even knew his father, his grandfather took him under his wing. Of course then Yugi wasn't blind.

Pulling him out of his thoughts he heard his grandfather's voice. "Better hurry Yugi. Or you'll be late." Yugi looked to the clock and saw it was 6:00. "But I can write a note. So just enjoy and I'll give you the note to give to your teacher before you leave. Alright?" Yugi nodded at him. This was just an everyday occurrence for him. So he really didn't mind.

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After he was finished Yugi left the Kame Game Shop with a full stomach and a note. Again courtesy of his Grandpa. But he made his way to the school with no trouble. He walked into the building, went to his locker for his books, and then headed off to class. Little did he know he was going to get a little surprise.

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His first period class was just the same as any other day. Math, equations, expressions, and all the other good stuff. Mr. Wargo was in the middle of talking about the obtuse angle as a review when there was a knock on the door. "I'll only be a moment class. Until then you may talk with friends or do something else."

Once the teacher left, Yugi pulled a book out called The Unexpected (A story by me. X3). And started reading where he left off. But this book wasn't like any other book. It was a book that blind people could read just by feeling the words. He was already halfway through it from yesterday.

Suddenly Mr. Wargo came back in with a huge smile on his face. "Alright students. Today we're getting a new student. You may recognize him but let me assure you he is not related to any of the other students here in any possible way." He paused and looked to the door, "Ok Mr. Umeta, you can come in now."

The door to the classroom opened and in walked a boy who almost looked like Yugi but had sharper features, crimson eyes, had a sun-kissed tan and blond going into the ebony. It looked like to Yugi that he never smiled. But after a brief moment of feeling the presence Yugi just went back to his book until Mr. Wargo said for them to start again.

"Let's see. Now how about you sit-" The teacher was rudely interrupted by a high screechy voice.

A brown haired girl with blue eyes stood up excitedly and waved her hand frantically. "Sit him right next to me Mr. Wargo! Please! I promise I'll be good!" She yelled.

The said teacher looked to the student and saw a look of disgust. "Sit down Miss Gardner! Or I will be forced to send you to the principle's office." Said girl sat down and just kept staring at the new student. "Now where was I? Oh yes! Mr. Umeta, you will sit next to Mr. Moto."

Yugi looked up to hear his name and saw that Mr. Wargo said the new student would be next to him. 'Great. Just what I need. Another new student who's sitting next to me.' He looked up at the boy and saw he was smirking at him! 'And another one who wants to be my friend. Can my life get any worse?! Wait don't answer-'

The boy just kept coming closer and closer. He sat down in the seat he was supposed to. "Hello. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Atem Yami Umeta. And what would your name be little one?" Yugi looked over at Téa. The partially blind boy could feel the daggers from the glare that she was sending his way.

'-that.' He finished his thought. Now he had to introduce himself. Not looking up from his book he did so. "Hello there Atem. I'm Yugi Moto. It's a pleasure to meet you." He looked to said boy and bowed his head before continuing his book. But when Atem just kept staring at him he was shuddering. 'Gee. Can't wait to get to know a future tormentor.' And he also still felt the daggers Téa was glaring at him. He sighed. Then picked up his books and left the room. Of course he could do that since he always got his work done and didn't want to get caught by Ushio and his gang.

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The rest of the classes flew by. And before he knew it Yugi was sitting under his favorite Sakura Tree reading his book. It was always so peaceful there at lunch. That's why he loved this spot! Perfect for doing anything at all. But then he heard footsteps and saw Atem coming his way.

Though he made a turn and Yugi saw a couple people he knew already. There was Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor, Duke Devilin, Seto Kaiba, Ryou Takamachi, Bakura Azasuki, and the worst of all Téa. Of course Atem went to sit next to Joey and Tristan. Ignoring Téa the whole time saying his name. Yugi gave a puzzled look before he was drawn back to the book.

Atem was laughing. Joey just attempted to make a joke. But while he was doing it he didn't notice his hand movements. So he hit his own spoon on the end and it flipped and hit him on the head with some mash potatoes. Even Seto was laughing. And that's a rarity. "What's so funny? It's not like I meant to!"

"Ok. Whatever you say Mr. Potato Head!" Tristan said. That brought everyone into a whole new fit of laughter.

Once the laughter died down to small chuckles for Atem he saw… what was his name? Yugi! He saw Yugi sitting under a Sakura Tree just reading. Wait… no lunch? Is this kid starving himself? Or is he in depression? Once Atem got out of his lunch and into the next class he was going to confront Yugi about it. Even if the smaller didn't want help.

But then he saw a teal haired boy with different colored eyes, one yellow and the other greens, sit next to Yugi. Then there was a brunette with blue eyes lighter than Seto's. Atem was just about to ask who they were when Bakura spoke up. "Well if it isn't Dartz and his lacky Valon. Why would they want to even bother with that kid?"

Ryou elbowed his boyfriend in the stomach. "That's not very nice 'Kura. You know of Yugi's condition. And you also know that everyone has talked about him behind his back because of it. All he wants is a friend." Ryou looked over to the trio. "Too bad it was Dartz."

"Yeah. I know he's a good kid. And his grandfather owns a wicked game shop. I think it's called Kame Game Shop. It's right near where my shop is. Of course I've been there a few times. So I do really know he's a good kid. Always helping Solomon, his grandfather. But after the incident Solomon made him promise he wouldn't work the shop anymore. It's sad. His life has been nothing but tragic." Duke explained.

Joey had entered the conversation. "Well if you ask me, I say Yug's had enough of those two. So let's go save him. Shall we?" Everyone except Atem, Ryou, Seto, and Téa stood up. "You guys stay here. This could be a problem if we have too many people with us. Don't worry though. We'll bring Yug back with us no problem."

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Yugi looked up from his book again to see Dartz and Valon come. "Hi Dartz, Valon!" He smiled. These were the only two people that really didn't care about his blindness. "How's school treating you so far?" Yugi asked as he looked back to his book. He really wanted to get it done.

"Good to me. Other than the assignments that take forever to do." Valon flashed Yugi a cheesy smile. "That and the fact that I don't have you in any of my classes. It sucks not having anyone in the same class." Yugi nodded his head as he understood Valon perfectly. "So pal, what ya readin' this time?"

Yugi glanced up from the book and went right back to it. "It's called The Unexpected. And it's by one of my favorite authors too!" He smiled bigger than before. "Her name is Lynelle Wolves. She has also written Hauntingly Beautiful, Twins In Love, and Need An Idea?. I can't wait till she writes her newest one, Dreams Come True."

Dartz had been quiet until Yugi had mentioned his favorite authoress too. He looked up and was intrigued even more by this boy. "You read a lot for only a high school student Yugi." Dartz looked up and narrowed his eyes into slits. "But that we can save for another time. We're about to have company."

Yugi looked at his teal-haired friend when he felt the aura around him change. Then looked up and saw some of the group that was sitting with Atem. Before Yugi could speak Valon spoke. "What do you guys want?" He hissed. "We were enjoying our talk before you interrupted us."

"Well excuse us for wanting Yugi to join us for lunch. We would like to ask him. But while your big head is in the way I can't do that now can I?" Joey hissed. He looked to Yugi and saw him shaking a little bit. Joey gave Valon a look then saw Dartz hug the boy to him and stroke his back to calm him down.

"Valon. Let's leave before they cause Yugi here to relive his past. Remember what happened last time?" Dartz stood up with Yugi in his arms. "Come on. We have to get him to his house." After saying that he looked to the group. "If any of you ever come near Yugi again… there WILL be consequences."

Valon scoffed at them and left with Dartz. "Why did you want to leave? You know I could've taken care of that monkey." He gazed to Yugi. Said boy seemed so fragile. Like an angel that fell from heaven. Valon blushed at the thought. But then looked to Dartz. He was the only one Valon could tell about his little… crush.

"Valon." Dartz sighed, "If we would have stayed then little Yugi here might have gotten hurt. Or worse, ended up in the infirmary for a week or two from reliving his past. Because that's what happened last time we fought someone. And besides you know as well as I do that Solomon would worry and he wouldn't want you to. Just keep that in mind Valon."

Said teen stayed silent for the rest of the walk. And kept stealing glances at his crush. He eventually was lost in his thoughts as they walked. Not once looking back to see the group stunned and angry.

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Atem just saw what happened. And was getting angrier and angrier by the minute. That brunette was going to pay! But why? Why did Atem feel so strongly towards the boy? Was it because he looked like him? Or was it because that boy was his soul mate? Either way he was going to win that boy's heart no matter what.

But he was pulled out of his thoughts by Duke. "Man. Those two are such jackasses! That Valon guy wouldn't even let us get near Yugi. And when Joey tried to get past him Valon just stood in his way. Dartz was comforting him because of Valon and Joey's fighting. I'm not sure what happened in the little guy's past. But we'll help him and make sure he's alright."

"I don't really understand why you guys care for the little runt." Everyone turned to Téa angry. "He always gets beat by the school bullies and no one hangs out with him other than those two hotties turned losers." The group just stared at her. Not knowing what to say. "Well it's true. They were hotties until they started hanging out with the runt." She sighed and turned to Atem smiling. "But enough about that. It's time to talk about you and me hooking up. I've always wanted my first date to be-"

She was cut short by a VERY angry Atem. "Why don't you shut the hell up?! No one wants to hear your voice that can break windows every time you talk! And I would rather go out with Bakura than YOU! You slutty whore!" He then turned to Bakura flashing him an apologetic smile before walking to the school.

Everyone just stood there shocked and happy of what Atem just said. Shocked because they thought he wasn't the time for that kind of language. And happy because someone finally put Téa in her place. Bakura was the first to break out of the trance and softened his gaze to where Atem had just been.

Bakura understood why Atem said his name. Because he is in love with Yugi. It happened to him too. But that was when he met Ryou. It took all the courage he could muster before actually asking Ryou out. Gladly the younger albino accepted and they were officially a couple.

Téa just looked to Atem's retreating back. 'Playing hard to get are we? Nice. I like it. And I bet you're really good in bed.' Téa licked her lips just thinking about Atem under her, in handcuffs, and… she shook her head. But that was for another time. Right now she had to get rid of Yugi and make Atem hers.

The others looked at Téa and quietly promised each other that they would look out for their newfound friends and soon to be couple. They had to make sure Téa wasn't going to screw anything up. It was only a matter of time before they knew Téa was going to do something to either one of the tri-colored haired boys.