Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-gi-oh

Background: This is an AU in which Amane (Ryou's sister) is still alive and living with him. Bakura and Ryou had parted ways a while ago before Amane came. She had to stay with her brother because of an illness. I don't know what Amane looks like, so just think of Ryou with boobs.

So Much for My Happy Ending

"Brother Ryou, Brother Ryou," Amane cried as she ran to her brother who was at work doing the bills in the study.

"What's wrong, sis" Ryou said as he took off his reading glasses and stared at the distressed Amane.

"It won't open" Amane said as she looked down at a jar of peanut butter in her hand.

"Amane, I told you that if you ever need anything just ask me and I'll do it for you," Ryou sighed as he took the jar and casually untwisted it.

"I just want to do something for myself! Don't believe what all those stupid doctors tell you Ryou, I can take care of myself," Amane said stubbornly as she took back the now open jar of peanut butter and left the room.

Ryou sighed again and leaned back in his chair. He felt so horrible and responsible for his sister. Last week he got a call from the doctor asking him to come in. Amane was sitting on in a chair in tears mumbling to her. The doctor had diagnosed her with mentally challenged. The doctor required Amane to live with him and look after her.

He had always thought something was wrong with her. He would never admit it though, even when he watched her suffer through school. Ryou couldn't fathom the idea that his own sibling could be retarded. Thankfully it was only a mild case, but why they found it out so late in her life (she's 18) is beyond his understanding.

"Ryou!" Amane's voice yelled from the kitchen with joy, breaking Ryou's train of thought.

"What's wrong," he yelled back as he darted like a arrow into the kitchen. Amane had gotten a butter knife and smeared peanut butter onto a slice of bread.

"I did it all by myself," Amane said smiling as she handed it to Ryou. "Eat it and see if you like it."

Ryou took a bite and nodded his head in appreciation to Amane's work. After they cleaned up, Ryou made dinner and Amane sat on the couch and watched TV. Ryou was planning on making stir-fry for dinner.

"No chicken," he thought as he looked at the chicken less freezer. "You can't have stir-fry with out chicken; I must go to the store and pick some up." He looked over at Amane, who was watching her favorite show.

"Grab your jacket Amane, I have to go to the store to pick up some chicken," Ryou called as he slipped on his shoes.

"Can't I just stay here and watch my show," Amane wined at her brother. "You'll only be gone for a couple of minutes."

This was true, the grocery store was right across the street. Ryou was hungry for dinner and let it get the best of him as he left Amane home alone.

A minute after Ryou had left the door of the apartment began making sounds and the door opened.

"Ryou?" Amane cried as a commercial came on. She heard foot steps, but they were too thunderous to be Ryou's. Chills ran up her spine and she turned off the TV and sunk down on the couch.

Who ever it was entered the room where Amane was and whispered in a low, raspy voice, "Ryou..."