Light

by AniuKiba

A brief, first hand account of Yami going to the afterlife by Yami himself. I think I did pretty good, but I leave that decision up to my readers and reviewers. Number 2 in my 100 Themes Stories Project.

I stepped through the door, hearing Yugi and our friends crying or holding back tears. A part of me wanted to turn around and go back to them. I wanted to go back and tell them it was okay and that I wouldn't leave.

I knew I would miss them. I would miss the late night conversations Yugi would have with me. We talked about everything we could think of. I would miss dueling Kaiba and hearing him rant about being superior even when he lost. There were the conversations with Joey that were completely random, but priceless memories nonetheless.

I took another step - another agonizing step - into the doorway to the afterlife. How badly I wanted to turn back and comfort them, but I knew I couldn't. I no longer belonged to the world of the living. I hadn't for five thousand years.

I put my arm out and gave Yugi a thumbs up, knowing it would convey my feelings to him. That I believed in him and that everything would be alright.

With that, I stepped through the doorway. I saw my ancient friends and family waiting for me on the other side.

On more step. The final step into the blinding doorway. That last step and I was bathed in warm, welcoming light…