Guilty

By Egypts

I feel Yugi is a little underestimated as a character. Okay, so he's short and.. weak-looking, but don't judge a book by its cover! Actually, I do judge books by their covers. I mean, come on, if you wanted a medieval book, you wouldn't go grab a book with a spaceship on it, now would you? And if you're looking for a new book, you wouldn't take a warn out covered book. Common sense. Um. Yeah.. Anyway, just read it! And.. Review!

It was a Friday afternoon in the town of Domino. School was out and teenagers streamed out of Domino High. A short, tri-haired boy dragged himself out of the school. Violet-hued eyes were outlined darkly from lack of sleep.

Yawning, the frail 16 year old began his journey home. Yami would be waiting for him. The boy, Yugi Motou, smiled. He could imagine Yami already sitting down, watching T.V as he waited for Yugi to come home.

A few days ago, Sugoroku and Yugi had returned from Egypt with the Millenium puzzle and a newly solidified Yami. Yami, with the help of Yugi, had passed a series of tests and trials and the Gods had decided that Yami should have a chance in this time as well. Yami and Yugi were ecastic, but Yugi hardly got to spend any alone time with Yugi as Tea, Joey, Tristan and Ryou always visited.

Smiling meekly, Yugi quickened his pace. School had been only too boring today. It was if all the teachers had it out for him. Luckily he had completed all his homework during class so he was conveniently free for the weekend.

He had almost made it out of the quiet part of the town when someone grabbed him from behind, dragging him into a nearby alley.

The offender made a deadly mistake, underestimating the small boy for someone weak. The moment they loosened their grip, Yugi striked, spinning around and grabbing the attacker, a middle-aged greasy-haired man, by the wrist in a bone-snapping grip.

The man shrieked, gripping at his wrist. Yugi wasn't finished with him yet. Grabbing the man by his pony-tail, he brought his knee to the attacker's head, knocking the man close to unconscious.

"Get up", Yugi barked, eyes flashing dangerously. The man opened his eyes, getting to his feet slowly, sneering as he did.

"Why the hell did you grab me, punk?", Yugi growled, not looking so innocent anymore.

"I needed... I needed some pleasure, Yuuuugi", the disgusting, perverted man purred.

"I'll give you pleasure, alright!", Yugi said, punching and kicking the man repeatively until his face was almost unrecognisable. The man lapsed into unconsciousness.

This wasn't the first time this had happened. Yugi was already ready for them. He had actually nearly beaten one man to death when he was 11. No one knew to this day. To Yugi, he was the only victim.

Exiting the alley, Yugi gulped, wiping his blood stained hands on his uniform.

'Yami's going to question about the blood. I'll just have to make something up', Yugi thought, running to the gameshop.

As soon as Yugi opened the door, Yami was there to greet him. Yugi had grown alot over the year and was now only two or three inches shorter than Yami.

"Yugi, you're bleeding!", Yami said, pulling the smaller teen towards him as he inspected the non-existant wounds,"Let's go upstairs and get you cleaned up before it gets infected".

Yugi smirked thinly,"Oh, it's just a scratch. I'll go shower and be right down, 'kay Yami?"

Yami nodded, although he did look quite sick with worry.

Yugi started up the stairs but was stopped by Yami's voice,"Oh and Yugi, how'd you get the cut?"

Yugi froze,"Oh, I fell! Yeah.. fell over.. cut myself..". He laughed nervously and ran to the bathroom.

"Yugi..", Yami said quietly as he stared after his hikari, brows knitted together in worry.

Several hours later, Yami and Yugi both sat curled up together as they watched T.V.

"Newsflash, 37 year old Michael Smithe, a local resident of Domino, was found severely beaten in Kubi Street {Don't ask oo;}. He is currently in a coma in Domino hospital. The search for suspects in already underway", a female News reporter said suddenly.

"Kubi Street? Is that our street, Yugi?", Yami asked worriedly,"There could be some madman stalking us right now!"

"Yami, don't be such a baby", Yugi said, folding his arms,"The man obviously had it coming".

Yami frowned, "Are you alright, Yugi, you've been acting rather odd today.."

Yugi stood up quickly, glaring at Yami,"I'm going to bed, Yami. Good Night!"

Running upstairs, Yugi dived under the covers still fully clothed.

Thoughts swirled around his his head. The man knew his name. The man could get him send to prison. His crime wasn't half as bad as what Yugi had done, right?

"What have I done?", Yugi whispered.

Muahahahaha. That was fun. Next chapter is called... 'The Kill'. I think. Any suggestions? Should Yugi kill Mr. Smithe? I need ideas! Review!