READ!!! Hi people!! Well I'm continuing it, this story because i got at least 3 reviews and i actually got 4 so yay i'm onto the next chapter!!! I might update a little later on 'Eternal Love' because this fiction has really got my attention! Also I got the idea for this chapter from people, like me, who have gone through the same situation has Judai is going to experience. I got old memories writing this story…oh well!! Past is past!! The future is now!! So please enjoy the First Chapter!!

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That day…I could never forget that day. The day my parents told me about them getting a divorced. I was sixteen at the time. I had just come home from my day at school, like always I waved goodbye to my best friend Marufuji Sho after I got off the bus. I smiled in the goofy grin I use to wear.

I lifted up my baseball cap slightly to see my father was home. It automatically seemed suspicious to me, my father never came home early. But I didn't think anything of it I was just happy my father was finally home, I'd practice with my duel monster cards, maybe I could show him how good I've gotten.

I walked up my drive and started running to my door. I opened the door and slammed it, "I'm home!" I called out with an excited voice. I stopped with my smile and laughing when I saw my mother and father standing there. My mother…she was crying…I've never seen my mother cry, she was a strong woman.

I looked at both of them curiously, "Mom? Dad? What's doing on? What's wrong?"

They stood there in silence until my father finally choked out, "W-We need to talk to you."

I was confused, my father was actually on the verge to tears too? My mother never cried let alone my father? He never would do this in front of me, he was a man, a father, and a husband, and he was not to shed tears. At least that's what I thought.

" Judai…dear…come sit down." My mother said trying not to let the tears flow out of her eyes.

My heart was beating a mile a minute. What was happening? I've never seen either of my parents like this. I was scared, confused, shocked, I felt a lot of things and I wanted to find out what was going on.

I walked up the stairs that led to the living room. I set down my book bag next to the couch and I sat myself down on it. I watched my dad sit in his average chair he always sat in every night. My mother sat next to me, she grabbed my hands and looked deep into my eyes.

"Sweety," she said in the most comforting tone she could muster, "what we're about to tell you is going to shock you, so brace yourself."

I knew right then and there something bad was going to happen. I felt it in my gut. I gulped down the lump in my throat waiting for what they were going to tell me.

My father sighed and sat up in his chair, "Son, your mother and I have been discussing this for a long time. And we're going to do this because it's what's best for you."

What was it? Spit it out! I wanted to know! And I did. I heard every word.

"We're getting a divorce."

My heart sank, it was like my whole body just collapsed. My eyes got wide my body weighed a ton. This…wasn't right. My parents can't…

"W-What do you mean?" I asked on the verge of tears. My mother tried to pull me into a hug but I backed away, "What do you mean you're getting a divorce?! You can't! I…I won't let you!!"

My mother couldn't hold the tears anymore. She started to sob when she saw I was in pain. I million questions were rushing to my head. Why would they do this to me? This…this is in my best interest?! How could they do this to me?

Then it hit me, it wasn't them, it was me. I caused this, I heard my mother and father yelling the other night about me and how my father wasn't around enough for me. We needed a father-son relationship. That was it, this was my fault…me.

"It's me, isn't it?" I said in a sour tone.

My mom and dad gave me looks like I was crazy, but I knew it was true, it had to be. Why else would they…

The tears came flowing from my face and I started screaming all my thoughts to them, "It's me!! I heard you and Dad yelling the other night about him not being around!! Am I the one causing the stress?! Is that why you're going to punish me by doing this?!"

My mother's face was hurt and shocked. She quickly stood up from the couch, "Honey this isn't your fault!" she yelled trying to convince me otherwise.

But like I said before…you can't persuade everyone.

"You're lying!" I screamed as loud as I could.

My mother started walking towards me as she saw I was ready to run to my room and not come out. She tried to stop me but she couldn't, I pushed her away, hard enough to make her crash into the wall. I ran to my room and slammed the door. I sunk down to the floor and leaned my back against the door.

Soon I heard my father bang against the door, "Judai come out now!!"

I covered my ears trying to block him out, "No!! Go away!!"

He didn't stop though, "Judia open this door right now!!"

I shook my head, "No!! I hate you!! I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!!"

That stopped him. I couldn't believe I just said that to my father. My eyes widened in realization of what I had just said. I was going to apologize when I heard my father's sobs through the door. I couldn't…I couldn't face my father with him like this.

Instead I curled into a ball and sobbed into my arms. This was real. My parents…separated…forever. The thought mad me angry inside. I heard about kids' parents in my school being divorced but I thought nothing of my parents doing the same thing…but I was wrong.

It can happen to anyone.

-X-X-X-X

For the next two weeks, I haven't talked to my parents. Not about the divorce, not about school, not about anything. I completely blocked myself out from them. I thought if they realized the pain I was going through, maybe they would stay together. But it wasn't working.

I sat there at the kitchen table that morning before I went to school, with my Duel Monster cards. I was sorting them out by Magic, Trap, and Monster. Find some new moves so I can beat the kids at school. My father said I had a talent for Dueling, he said maybe when I grow up I'd go to this new academy they built just for young Duelist.

Oh how I longed to go there. I'd show them how great I was. But since my parents would go through this divorce, they probably wouldn't have the money to send me anyway.

I was done organizing my cards when I heard my mother walk into the kitchen.

I ignored her, like I did all this week.

She sighed and came over to my side, "What are you doing Judai?" she asked obviously well aware of what I was doing.

"Organizing my cards," I said in a cold tone.

"You want me to help?" She asked.

"I think you've helped me enough already." I said in a colder tone. I wanted her to go away. I wanted her to leave me alone. Why couldn't she see that?

My mother gave me a puzzled look, "What do you mean by that?"

I gripped the oak table in both hand in annoyance and anger. She knew damn well that I wasn't in the mood to talk to her. So I turned around and glared at her, "You know what I mean, don't play stupid."

Her expression didn't change to shock…but anger. She was angry at me? She took my hand and held it in hers, "Judai, listen to me! You're father and I are not doing this to hurt or punish you."

I turned away, "Then why are you?"

"There are a lot of things I would like to tell you Judai but this is adult business and there are some things you shouldn't know! I don't want this Judai, I don't want to see my son hurting but there are some things going on between me and your father and I that you don't need to know."

Please, what business do they have that I'm not aware of? That's what I was thinking at the time, but I was naïve and I didn't know that there were 'closed doors' so I just ripped my hand and out my mother's and went back to my cards.

But my mother still continued to talk to me, "Judai…we love you. But this has been going on for years and me and your father aren't right for each other. I love your father Judia I do but-"

That statement right there got me. I quickly stood up, "THEN WHY ARE YOU GETTING A DIVORCE?!"

This startled my mom. She stepped back and covered her mouth, shocked from my screaming. She shook her head, "I love your father but I'm not in love with him. There's just something's that-"

"That I don't need to know! I heard you the first time!" I hissed. I didn't say anything else, I hopped off from my chair and grabbed my backpack from the corner of the room. I slung the backpack over my shoulder and started for the door, "I'm going to school." I mumbled as I slammed the door behind me.

As soon as I got outside I noticed the sky, "It's going to rain," I said to myself. What a perfect day to fit the mood.

I walked down to the bus stop while my friend, Sho, stood there in his spring coat and jeans. I've known Sho for three years know. I've known him since I moved here to my house. We were tight friends, I don't know what I would do without him.

Sho waved to me as I walked down my drive, "Hey Judai!"

I quickly put on the smile to cover up my pain. Sho still didn't know about my parents being divorced yet. And it was none of his business anyway so I didn't tell him anything.

He walked next to Sho, "Hey Sho, what's up?"

Sho smiled then sneezed as his glasses nearly fell off his face.

I looked at him curiously, "Are you getting the cold?"

Sho shook his head, "Nah, someone's probably just talking about me somewhere. Maybe that Asuka girl in our class!" Sho nudged me and winked.

I blushed and put my hand in my pockets, "What's that for Sho?"

Sho poked my cheek, "Oh come on, you know she likes you! And she's like the cutest girl in our grade!"

Poor Sho, didn't even understand the meaning of 'love' Well can you blame him? I mean he's never had a descent girlfriend. They all just use him to get to his older brother Ryo. Which I thought was sad because Sho was a great guy, girls just fail to see that.

I laughed uneasily, "You really think she likes me?"

Sho nodded, "Yes! Manjyome doesn't stand a chance against you!"

I cringed, "Manjyome Jun? He needs to lighten up. I mean I don't know why he hates me."

Yes I still remember being rivals with Manjyome Jun, but he was a friendly rival I guess. We'd compete in everything; gym, races, basketball, baseball, but most of all Dueling. It was what we lived for and you know what? I beat him every single time.

Sho laughed, "He's probably just jealous because Asuka likes you more."

"Ya I guess." I said trying to maintain an excited tone. But my mind kept drifting off to other places, like my mother and father and the divorce.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when I saw the bus coming down the street. Another day at school, oh joy.

X-X-X-X-X

I sat there in my desk as the teacher started roll call to see if everyone was there. I hated homeroom, the teacher hated him for some oddly reason and he had to sit by this guy named O'Brien. Who wasn't the nicest kid on the playground, actually he's the kid that would beat the crap out of you on the playground.

But today I didn't care really. I just sat there twirling my pencil in my hand while starring out the window into the now darkening sky. This day felt strange, like something was bound to happen, anything.

But I didn't let it bother me, I tried to keep my mind on other things. As I was trying to do that I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked back to see it was Rei.

I really wasn't in for the mood with her today, but I couldn't be rude so I smiled, "What is it Rei?"

She blushed and looked to the side, "Well…um…I was wondering if…you were okay."

I knew this girl was into me, she'd always do the same thing every time when she talked to me, blush and then was fidgety while talking to me. But again I answered her question, "Yes I'm fine, why do you ask?"

She sort of jumped in her seat then looked out the window, "Well…you haven't been as happy as you usually are…I was just curious."

Again I continued my smile, "Thanks Rei but really I'm fine, I've just been tired that's all."

She nodded then stared back down at her desk.

She really was a sweet girl, shy, but sweet.

Just then I heard the bell ring, time to start the day. But today…it just felt uneasy to me. Oh well just gonna have to deal with it. So I grabbed my books and I walked out of the classroom to my First Period class.

As I was walking down the hall I noticed something. Not really something, someone. He caught my eye for some reason, I first noticed his turquoise colored hair, it was an oddly color really. But it matched his emerald eyes, his eyes, I've never seen anything so beautiful. They were a sea of blue and green mixed together.

He was standing there with a woman who was obviously his mother. She didn't look like him at all though, her hair was black and her eyes were black as well. Their faces didn't even look a like. Strange…

Anyway I was too focused on the boy I tripped over my own feet. My books and papers went scattering everywhere. I felt like a complete idiot. That boy was probably laughing at me right now! What a way to make an impression!

I quickly started to gather up my belongings, and I noticed the clock, "I'm going to be late!" I said out loud. If my teacher caught me being late again he'd surely make me sit out in the hallway…again.

I grabbed for my last piece of paper on the floor, and as soon as I reached for it I saw a hand grab it before I could. I couldn't stop my hand though, soon it was on top of whoever's hand grabbed my paper before me. I quickly glanced up to see who the person was. I was shocked to see the turquoise-haired boy in front of me, with my hand on his.

I gasp and pulled away, I felt my blush creeping on my face. The boy was cuter up close.

"Here," He smiled handing me the paper.

That smile, it could melt anyone's heart. It was so beautiful and now I come to think of it, everything about this boy was beautiful. I was hesitant to take the paper but I did. All I could get out was a simple, "Thank you." I was so memorized by this boy I couldn't even speak.

He still smiled and said, "You're welcome." Then he stood up and offered his hand to me. I carefully gripped his soft, warm, hand as he pulled me up.

I was still speechless. So all I did was bow to him as if thanking him and started to walk away. I didn't dare look back at him, seeing the dumbstruck look on his face would be hard enough on me already. So I just keep walking to my class.

I finally got to my class and slid open the door. I felt uneasy as all the eyes in the room glanced over towards me. I hung my head and walked over to an empty desk and sat in it. I dropped my books on it with a 'thud' and didn't dare look at the teacher.

But the teacher had already noticed.

"Yuki Judai!" He called out.

I flinched in my desk, "Y-Yes Mr. Chronos."

The blonde haired teacher, who I personally thought could be a woman trapped in a male's body, pointed towards the door as a signal to get out of his classroom.

I did as I was told and I got my books and walked towards the door. I ignored the snickers from Manjyome and just walked out the door.

I got outside the classroom and dropped my book once again on the ground. I leaned against the wall and slowly slid down it. Could these past few weeks get any worse? I have my parents, my grades, and not getting in trouble at school. I sighed, this stress was getting to me.

I glanced over to the window to see it was starting to rain. What a perfect day for rain. Actually I couldn't be happier for it to be raining. But this rain, it's probably ruining people's day. People are probably planning to do things but this rain is in their way. That's when it hit me, I'm becoming the rain. I'm ruining my mother and father from being so depressed and pushing them away. Instead of avoiding them, I should really just be talking to them about the situation.

Oh how I feel like an idiot now.

That's it, today after school I'm talking to my parents! I'm going to get these things straightened out! I'm tried of being in the dark.

I'm going to be strong about this!

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Kikuchan: You go Judai-chan!! Be strong face your parents!

Judai: I am strong!!!

Kikuchan: Hell ya!! ….now please leave a review! xDD