Hey everyone!I'm back with a whole new story.I'm hoping it turns out as successful as Boohbah Land! It may not seeing how this one is more of a drama/romance than anything!So read and review this story and tell me what you think!Some of the chapters in this fic may be songfics. I haven't decided yet.

Summary:Joey is put in the hospital,leaving Serenity with their abusive father. The rest of the gang is willing to do what they can to help but is it enough? Eventual Couples - Joey x Mai, & Yami x Serenity

My Chemical Romance - thoughts

Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge -Yugi to Yami

/Helena/ -Yami to Yugi

Chapter 1:Gone too far!

Serenity & her brother walked to school in silence after what had happened with their father last night.

Serenity was the first to speak,"Big brother?"

"Yea?"Joey answered numbly.

"Do you think things will get better for us eventually?"Serenity asked timidly.

"I sure hope so," Joey answered simply.Then he suddenly collapsed to the ground in pain.

"Joey!"Serenity yelled in panic.She dropped to her knees and shook him.He was now unconscious.When she couldn't get him up she screamed for help.Luckily Yugi,Tea,Ryo,&Tristan,were heading around the corner at that very moment.

"Serenity,what happened!"Yugi asked in a panicked voice.

"I-I-I don't know! He just stopped and collapsed!"Serenity yelled in a terrified voice.

Tea was the first to comfort the young teen."It'll be okay. We'll take him to see a doctor and they'll find out what's wrong,"Tea said calmly.Ryo also got down and helped to comfort her.

Tristan on the other hand new exactly what had happened. He remembered how abusive their father was.

At The Hospital

Serenity & the others sat quietly in the waiting room.They had been there a good hour or two and Joey still wasn't awake.Serenity felt tears of worry welling up in her eyes.I'm so

worried! Joey please wake up! Please!Serenity begged in her mind.

Yami?

/What is it Yugi/

Do you think Joey will be okay?

/I sure hope so.He's a strong person he'll pull through this./

Okay Yami.Thanks for the reassurance.

/Anytime Yugi./

With those last words Yugi closed the mind link and looked over at Serenity,who had a worried expression on her face."Serenity."Yugi said as to get the young teenagers attention."Yes?"Serenity answered."He'll be fine."He encouraged her."Thanks Yugi,"she replied."Hey Yugi,can I talk to you?"Tristan asked."Sure."Yugi replied."Tea you too,"Tristan added. "Um,okay."Tea said. Tristan then pulled the other two into another hallway. "What is it?"Yugi asked. "Do you guys remember when Joey told us about his dad?"Tristan asked. Tea shivered remembering the whole conversation they all had about it."Yeah.Why?"she asked. "Let me guess:you think he did this,"Yugi stated. Tristan nodded. "We better go back and make sure everythings okay,"Tea stated. "Yeah,"Yugi agreed. They then returned to the lobby. When they arrived in the lobby they found Mai & Duke had shown up.They all sat in silence for a few minutes then the doctor arrived with news on Joey."Well it seems he has some internal bleeding,and is experiencing pain every now and then,"the doctor explained,"but he should be fine soon." "Thank you."Yugi stated acknowledge that they had heard the doctor. The doctor then turned and left the room.Then Yugi turned to Serenity,"See he's fine,"he said with a warm smile. "Thanks Yugi,"Serenity said with a slight smile returned to his. With that they all got up and went to visit Joey."Joey?"Serenity questioned as she walked into his room. "Yeah?"he answered back.

Serenity then ran over to him and gave him the biggest hug she possibly could at the time. "Joey you're okay."she said through tears. "Yea why wouldn't I be?"he asked. " I dunno,"she stated with a shrug as she wiped her eyes.She hated being so emotional.Yugi and the others smiled at seeing the two siblings together. "Well,we'll let you two have your alone time."Tea stated,as she and the others walked into the hallway for a while.Serenity then looked up at Joey,"So what are we gonna do?" she asked. "I dunno sis," he stated with a sigh,"but we have to get away from this guy somehow." "I know."she said. They then talked for a few minutes and then Joey sent Serenity to go get the others. A few minutes later she returned with everyone following. "Hey Joey!" Tea said in her usually cheerful voice. "How are ya?" Yugi asked. " 'Bout as good as I can be in a hospital," he answered. "So when do you guys plan on doing something about him?" Tristan asked propping himself against the wall. Joey and Serenity looked at the group then at each other in an uncomfortable silence. "I don't know." Joey said in a very monotone way. "YOU DON'T KNOW!" Tristan yelled in rage. "How can you not know Joey!" he continued. "Look at what he's done to you,look at what he what he does to Serenity!" Tristan said motioning to Joey in the hospital bed and Serenity standing next to him,bruises on both of their arms some on Serenity's legs,& plenty on their faces. Serenity looked to the ground and Joey looked at the wall in front of him. "Tristan yelling isn't gonna solve anything,"Yugi stated with a calm,stern,but gentle voice. "Well,help me explain that he needs to do something about that guy!" Tristan said. There was a bright light and Yami appeared in Yugi's place."Joey,I'm not going to scream and yell at you unlike Tristan."he stated in a calm tone. "However he is right you do need to do something about this." Joey just glared at the two in response. "Joey,Serenity, this is your problem to fix but,we'll help in anyway possible. However it's not our job to fix it." Yami stated. With those last few words everyone said their good-byes and left.

Wheeler residents

"Where the hell were you!" Barret Wheeler screamed alochol on his breath,as he smacked Serenity hard across the face. "Out...,"Serenity replied coldly. "Watch your attitude with me! Got it?" he yelled holding Serenity by the throat against the wall. He then released her and turned around,"Go to your room. I don't have the time to deal with you." he stated and Serenity went up to her room as her father picked up the phone and called some of his friends. "Hey. If you wanna have some fun before going home tonight come on over." with that he hung up and an evil smirk crossed his face.

Back at the Hospital

Joey needed to use the bathroom so he got up and started to look for the bathroom.

At that time Mai whom had secretly managed to stay at the hospital without anyone noticing,came down the hall after getting a diet soda.She spotted Joey and yelled out."Joseph,what are you doing out of your room!" Joey then turned around and suddenly found Mai with her arms wrapped around his neck. "I was so worried about you. I heard you were in a street fight,and those are..." Mai drifted off to silence. Joey looked down at her as if she had totally lost her mind. "Uh...why are you huggin' me Mai?" Joey asked a bit curious.

"Um...uh...I was just worried that's all. So,are you ok?" she asked pulling her arms away and straightening her shirt. While Joey folded his arms and faced the opposite direction. "Why would you care? We're not exactly the best of friends you know." he said. "Now if you'll excuse me I'm tryin to find a restroom."Joey stated as he turned on his heel. Mai then held out her jacket,"You might need this." she stated. "Why would I need that?"Joey asked her.

"Um...well cause your butt is kind of showing through your hospital gown."she answered. Joey quickly blushed and took the jacket from her,covered himself,and set off to the restroom.

About 3 Days later

Joey is sitting in his hospital bed wondering why Serenity hasn't come to see him lately.Just then Yugi,Ryo,Mai,&Tea walked in interrupting his thoughts."Hey Joey,"Yugi said as if prepared to ask a question. "What?"Joey answered. "Have you seen Serenity?" Yugi asked. "Yeah she hasn't been at school since the day before you were put in the hospital."Ryo said. Joey started to say something but a sudden look of pure terror crossed his face. "Hey Yugi, can I get you and the gang to do me a favor?" he asked. "Sure Joey," Yugi answered. "What is it man?" Tristan asked. "I need you guys to go check on her for me. Okay?" he answered. "Sure Joey," Mai said,"we'll be happy to."

--- Outside the Wheeler Residents ---

Mai softly knocked on the door. When no one answered Tristan stepped up and knocked loud and clear enough for somebody to hear. A few seconds later Barret Wheeler stood face to face with the group of teenagers. "What do you want?" he asked. "Is Serenity home?" Ryo asked. "Yes but she's sick with a cold,"he lied. "Oh, well tell her we hope she gets well soon. Good - Bye." Mai said as they all loaded back into Tristan's car and left. With that Barret shut and locked the door and called Serenity downstairs. as soon as she made it downstairs she was greeted with her father's fist and that's the last thing she clearly remembered seeing.

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