Disclaimer: If I, rubisora18117, actually owned Yu-Gi-Oh, would I be writing fanfics? Wait, nevermind… I've actually got stories in no way related to original stories in my head… Well, I don't own it!

Summary: Jonouchi wakes up from a coma only to find out everything that happened with the pharaoh was just a dream. Or so says everyone. Kaiba Corp has all the answers, some better to leave unanswered.

Warnings: This story may contain language that may cause the rating to go up, a lot of OOC-ness, and me screwing around with the characters. Also, this will be shonen-ai/yaoi! This means that there will be boyxboy relationships. If this disturbs you, I would advise you to turn around.

Also, noticed that I didn't put in a warning for OCs. That is because there is no OCs as far as I have planned out for this fic. If there are OCs, they would be along the lines of store clerics and random assistants. Keep in mind when reading.

Random talk: So, every so often, a fanfic would make me want to do my version of a typical idea. This happens to be one of those character wakes up from a coma only to find out everything that happens in the show was really a dream. But, knowing me, there is so much more to this then meets the eye. I hope you will enjoy it!

Synthetic Dreams, Real Nightmares

Prologue: Empty Streets, Reality Revealed

It was quiet, too quiet for a city like Domino to be in the middle of the day. Not only that, but there were no people in the streets except for the person who observed all of this. Jonouchi Katsuya walked around, hoping to find someone. He was supposed to meet his friends at a nearby arcade, but no one was there. Not just his friends, there wasn't a single soul save his there.

It was when he reached his school when he finally saw life. Up on the roof was a teen Jonouchi recognized, Kaiba Seto. He wore a similar outfit to the one from Duelist Kingdom, only it was all white. The strangest part besides the fact the teen CEO was at school on a Sunday instead of his company or with Mokuba, was that he was looking straight ahead at the sky. Not to mention that there was a wind up there and nowhere else judging by Kaiba's trench coat.

"What the hell is Kaiba doing here?" Jonouchi asked himself as he ran towards the building. It only took five minutes to reach the roof top, a new record he noted. He slammed the door open, which Kaiba didn't even flinch or turn around at the loud sound it created. Not that Jonouchi was expecting a physical reaction from Kaiba, but he should have gotten a verbal response. At least, a verbal response different then the one he got.

"Everyone returned," Kaiba randomly said. "This world is shutting down. We're the only ones left here."

"What are you talking about?" Jonouchi yelled as he walked over to where the other was. "Where are my friends? I can't reach them!"

"Where they should be. Tell me, in a game with a storyline, what happens to characters that die?"

"They stay dead unless you use some cheat!" Jonouchi was practically hysterics now, really concerned with the fact Kaiba has been calm all this time. "Will you stop talking in riddles? You're acting really weird!"

"True, they die. But what if that game was a dream? Wouldn't they just wake up?"

"Really, I'm worried about what's going on. And how you're acting isn't helping."

"I may never see you again," Kaiba said, his voice grown softer. "My brothers are overprotective of me."

"Brothers? Kaiba, what's going on?"

"I want you to promise me something." Kaiba turned around so he was now facing Jonouchi. Jonouchi noted how his rival looked younger then he remembered, unshed tears filled his eyes. "When you wake up, don't forget all that has happened these past three years. That you won't forget me…"

"Wha? Okay, you're scaring me now. Tell me what the hell is go-"

His question was silenced by Kaiba's lips on his. Jonouchi panicked since he never expected Kaiba to be the one to take his first kiss. Yet, at the same time, he found he couldn't pull away or even push the other away. He could even say he was enjoying it. He closed his eyes, enjoying the feel of his supposed rival's lips on his.

The kiss ended as fast as it started, at least it seemed that way to the blond. Jonouchi opened his eyes. Tears were coming down Kaiba's face faster than before, yet his expression was peaceful rather than the expected one of sorrow.

"No matter what anyone says, these past three years were more than a dream," Kaiba said in a hushed voice. Jonouchi nodded, half understanding what the brunet was asking of him. "Thank you. I just have one more request. Wake up."

With that said, Kaiba pushed the blond off the roof. Somehow, the fencing surrounding the parameter was gone. Jonouchi stared at Kaiba in shock as he fell to his death.

In a hospital in Japan, Jonouchi Katsuya woke up from his three year coma.

TBC

Random Talk: Every so often, a fanfic would make me want to do my version of a typical idea. This happens to be one of those character wakes up from a coma only to find out everything that happens in the show was really a dream. But, knowing me, there is so much more to this then meets the eye.

Now for an important announcement: this story is one of many that I have posted to see which one I should focus on. Right now, there is a poll that will be up for one month. It will determine which fic I will work on. So, if you like this fic, go vote for it! You can pick up to two fics. Every vote counts!

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Rubi-chan, over and out!