Sunset

*1* the Wettest and the Coldest Place in the Continental U.S. *1*

The bus ride from the airport to the college was an exciting one for Yugi; it gave him a chance to see most of his beloved town. He was fortunate that the bus to the college hadn't left before he landed. His flights were almost at a two hour delay due to unexpected weather. After a horrifying flight of nonstop turbulence, Yugi was so glad to be on the ground that he would have walked to the school anyway.

The trip to the school gave Yugi a lot of time to think of his master plan, or stupid plan, according to Jou and the rest of his friends. He ran a hand through his unruly mop and pouted for a second. Why couldn't they see that this was something he had to do? They could try and tell him that vampires weren't real but he knew otherwise.

Yugi looked down at his wrist and moved his watch. He began to rub at the star shaped birthmark hidden there. It was a story his grandfather passed down to him. The mark skipped generations and this time the mark fell on him. It was his legacy to carry on whatever the mark meant. He wasn't sure how it tied to vampires but he was willing to believe that if his bloodline were magic then there must be other forms of magic out there. Other forms of Supernatural stuff. Yes. He made the right choice in moving to Forks.

Yugi was interrupted from his thoughts as a bag was haphazardly tossed onto him. "Oh, man. I thought that was empty space. I mean because that's what should be there, empty space. Because that's my seat."

"I'm sorry?" Yugi sat up. "This was the only one open. And I didn't think this bus made stops so I thought I would be…"

"You thought wrong, shrimp. My father owns most of Forks. And this bus takes me to school whenever I feel like going. So get out of my seat!"

"Well there aren't any more seats where am I supposed to sit?" Yugi asked over the bag. It seemed to be filled with every rancid thing known to man from what Yugi could smell wafting from the partially open zipper.

"That's not my problem." The man then grabbed Yugi up by his hair and tossed him into the floor. Yugi sighed in relief upon missing the sticky substance he had notice on the floor earlier. He pushed himself up but groaned when he felt a heel on his back. "I guess you will be my special project this year. Newbie…" he paused then laughed. "Well, well, well, what do we have here?" From the sight of his pens and pencils rolling around next to him, Yugi could tell that the bully had dumped out the contents of his bag. "Hey everyone, the new kid has the forbidden book."

The bus broke out in a round of laughter; thank god Yugi's face was planted to the ground, so that the people wouldn't see his embarrassment. "Looks like we have a Twi-tard on our hands. Now tell me" The bus was silent. "you didn't come all the way out here looking for vampires or werewolves." The bully ground his heel into Yugi's back making him cry out in pain. "Well?"

"I… I…"

"You, You What? You did, didn't you?" the bully lifted his foot up and dusted Yugi's things off his seat. "Look here, I want you to see this so you get the point." The bully held up Yugi's warn copy of Twilight and flicked his lighter open then set the book on fire. Yugi screamed as if his arm were the item being set on fire instead. "Give up on this stupid book! I am tired of people like you looking for fictional creatures!" Just as the flames reached the tips of his fingers he pulled open the window and tossed the book into a lake.

Yugi waited a few moments for the commotion to die down before gathering his things and shoving them into his bag. His heart was broken and he wanted to cry but he didn't. He couldn't.

"Hey." Someone finally whispered to him, Yugi looked up at the owner of the voice; he had unusually white hair but the kindest eyes he'd ever seen. "Don't worry about him. People in Forks don't really mind Twilight readers. I mean that book did a lot of good for our little town." He held out a hand and moved over in his seat some. "You can sit with me. God knows what's on that floor."

"Thank You." Yugi took the hand and peeled himself from the ground and sat on the tiny edge of the offered seat.

"I'm Ryou, by the way." He smiled. "It's my first year going to Forks University."

"Oh, mine too. I'm Yugi. You're from Japan too, right?"

"Yes." Ryou smiled brightly. "But my parents moved me to the states when I was very young. So I don't speak it much. But it's totally cool that you moved here on your own to a foreign country to go to school. At least Forks University is a very good school. So at least your parents can ignore the real reason you are here."

"Oh, I'm sure they wouldn't have minded either way." Yugi looked down at his hands sadly. "They died when I was very young, my grandfather was taking care of me for a while but he likes to use is retirement to travel so I decided to let him have the rest he deserves."

"I'm sorry about your mom and dad. That's cool about your grandpa though." Ryou paused a moment and opened his bag. "I wanna give you something." Yugi watched as Ryou peeled his bag open revealing his copy of Twilight.

"Doesn't this make you a traitor?" Yugi teased.

"Nope. Here." Ryou handed it to him.

"I can't take this. It's yours."

"Nah, I have four more at home. Including a copy signed by the Stephanie herself."

"Sweet." Yugi clasped the book to his chest. Life was good again. Yugi glanced at the bully; he was leaning against his seat listening to his iPod. "So what's his deal?"

"His name is Duke. He moved here from California. He loves to play the dice. His parents were brutally murdered and he was forced to move here to take care of their estate. His family practically owns all of Forks. but I think there must be more to it than that, he absolutely hates it here.

"Oh." Was all Yugi could say. He studied Duke carefully. His black hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail. He had a few earrings, on one side hung a small die. He didn't look like a bully. No, he sort of looked like a greaser. Yugi smiled picturing Duke dancing around in a musical. "I guess I would be angry too if I had lost my parents that way and had to live in their house now."

"Sure, but it's just best to stay away from him, he doesn't want friends." Ryou added.

The pulled through the gates of Forks University and Ryou sat up taller. "We're here."

Forks University was founded in the late nineteen-hundreds. The building before them was constructed at least a hundred years before that. Yugi marveled at the old structure. Dark, hardy bricks enhoused every dorm and class room. "I bet it's never been renovated."

"Nope. Well the inside has. New technology, you know." Ryou smiled. "This is gonna be great."

The bus stopped in front of the school and once everyone was out the dean walked out to them. He stood tall and looked very wise, his eyes told Yugi that much.

"Welcome First Year students, and welcome back to some of you." Yugi stood next to Ryou trying to avoid having the copy of Twilight taken from him. "I am Shadi, the dean here at Forks Academy. You will find a board behind me and that will tell you what building you will be staying in. Go to the front desk and they will give you a room key. In your Dorms are books with your schedules in them." He looked at Yugi for a long second and then swept his eyes over the group. "I hope that you will enjoy your stay here." With that he turned on his heel and headed into the double doors behind him.

Yugi followed as the others went into the school and waited in line to find his building. Yugi was happy to find that Duke would be in B building whereas he would be in D Building. "Yes D Building!" Ryou said and Yugi perked up. "Hey, let's go see if we are sharing a dorm."

"That would be awesome." Yugi said and headed across the quad to D Building. Every building was the same, long and five stories tall. Ryou and Yugi entered the building and were greeted by a friendly woman at the front desk. "Hello, dear. My, you are a cute one." She resisted the urge to pinch his cheek from what Yugi could tell. "Name Please."

"Um, Yugi Motou."

"Yeah, and I'm Ryou Bakura." Ryou leaned over the desk. "Are we in the same room?"

"Ryou Bakura and Yugi Motou." She looked up. "No, I'm sorry dears. You are on the same floor though." She said and turned around before returning to face them with keys. "505 for Mr. Motou and 512 for Mr. Bakura." She said.

Ryou and Yugi headed up to the Fifth floor together before separating. Ryou wasn't Yugi's roommate and that sucked but at least Duke couldn't be his roommate either. Yugi stopped at his door and took a breath before opening the door. This was it, the start of his new life.

"Hey, man." Yugi dropped his things, his mouth falling to the floor. "Turns out they have a pretty good Auto program here." Yugi smiled slowly and ran toward his best friend, wrapping him up in a tight hug. Jonouchi wrapped his arms around his friend and let go after a few minutes.

"What are you doing here, Jonouchi? I thought you said this idea was stupid."

"It is but I couldn't let my little buddy do this alone. An' I was thinking, Anzu and Honda are already gone… I was the only one left in Domino. So I thaught I'd come here and learn to be a mechanic. Do something useful."

"Shit, this is great! I wasn't having the greatest of first days."

"How's that? You just got here." He looked at Yugi from the corner of his eyes.

"Eh, it started on the bus. Well, until I met Ryou."

"Sounds good. Hey bring your things inside and we can catch up." Jonouchi smiled brightly and Yugi did as he was told.

After catching up, Yugi took a look at his class schedule. "It's almost like high school, math, English…" Yugi yawned. "How are you gonna handle it?"

"I'll get through. So, the bully from the bus, what was his name?" Jou cracked his knuckles.

"No, Jou, don't start off like this. You don't need to protect me. He didn't really hurt me. Just my pride is all."

"Still."

"Don't worry about it." Yugi paused. "Tell ya what, if he bothers me again I will come straight to you."

"Deal."

Yugi's first day in Forks wasn't exactly what he had expected but he wouldn't give up on his goal. Luckily Jonouchi had decided to join him. Yugi felt bad about leaving him all alone. Yugi fell back onto his bed and looked over at his sleeping friend. "Good night Jonouchi." Yugi rolled over and fell asleep. He was certain that Forks, Washington wouldn't disappoint him.