Resistance

Disclaimer: Don't own it! Na Na Nyah!

Joh: Not much to say…um…

Jessie: Poor girl is exhausted! -Pats back-

Joh: -Tears- But I must at least start this!

Jessie: I believe in you!

Joh: -All fired up-

Thank you xXxchiixXx BETA for editing this!

Warnings: Angst… mild language,

This chapter might seem like its hinting RenxYoh but it really isn't, it's just close friendship.

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"Yoh…Yoh…."

The brunette groaned in his sleep, frowning. "Please…. Hao…. let me sleep…. longer…" he muttered, tossing back and forth in the sheets.

"Wake up!"

Yoh jolted awake, staring into concerned brown orbs. "Ah…Manta!"

The small blonde-haired boy smiled weakly at his friend, standing up. "Were you having a bad dream Yoh-kun?"

Yoh blinked unsurely at Manta. Finally he settled for a small shrug of his shoulders and a muttered 'Dunno'.

Manta sighed and walked to the door. "Come down when you're ready."

"Thanks."

Yoh watched Manta close the door before relaxing back into the covers, staring emptily out the window. A soft sigh escaped his lips and a pale hand was brought up to pass through sweat-drenched hair.

Dreams.

How he hated them.

Maybe before…when he was still the old Yoh that everyone knew and recognized, nothing would be able to haunt him in his dreams. In fact, Yoh could almost remember the times when he enjoyed dreams.

Now…he dreaded them.

Shakily he brought his legs to his chest, resting his chin on his knees. Two days left.

The young Asakura sat there for a long time, trying his hardest to erase the remaining traces of his nightmare from his mind.

Finally he got up, shaking the blue sheets from him. He shook his messy brown hair and pulled on a random outfit, complete with his new headphones.

As Yoh made his way out of the bedroom he paused in front of a large full-length mirror, surprised at his reflection.

It was almost as if he had never changed. What he saw was almost the old Yoh…

Yoh pressed a hand against his chest, a troubled expression shadowing his features.

"I'm still here." He whispered to himself.

0o0

"Hey, Yoh!" Horo chirped at seeing his friend arrive at the table. "Wanna go out today?"

Yoh shrugged uncertainly.

"Don't pressure him." Manta hissed, elbowing Horo.

Yoh stared into his lap for a moment before looking back up and smiling. "Yeah, yeah I would like that." He said softly.

Horo blinked. "Really?"

Yoh nodded, still smiling. He only had two days left to enjoy himself, may as well get the most out of it.

0o0

Yoh stretched his arms over his head, looking this way and that as they walked through the fair.

How long had it been since he had been in a place like this?

Intently, he skimmed his eyes over the many faces in the crowds, soaking it all in. It was refreshing. So refreshing. Yoh closed his eyes briefly, breathing in.

People were laughing, chatting, playing…

He opened his eyes, watching Horo drag Lyserg ahead and pointing at random attractions like a child.

Ren was rolling his eyes at Horo's behavior, Manta was laughing.

A sad smile made its way across Yoh's face. Will I ever see them again? He thought, a shadow passing over him.

"Yoh? What's wrong? You look pale." Ren asked, frowning as he glanced over at his friend.

"Nothing, nothing." Yoh smiled reassuringly at Ren, taking his hand. "Can we go on that ride?" he asked, pointing to a 'Haunted House'.

Ren sighed. "Those kinds of rides are so cheap."

"Yeah but they're fun." Yoh insisted, tugging Ren over to the ride.

"Whatever."

Yoh broke into a grin as he dragged Ren to the ride.

It was a small long tunnel sort of thing, not much a house. At the beginning of the entrance to the tunnel were carts lined up on tracks, waiting for passengers. A bored looking teen leaned against one of the carts waiting for customers.

He perked up when he noticed Yoh and Ren approaching, holding out a skinny hand. (1)

"Three tickets." He demanded.

Ren deposited three yellow tickets they had bought at the entrance to the fair and climbed into one of the small carts with Yoh.

After a pause the cart jolted to life, moving slowly but surely forward. "This is going to be stupid." Ren complained, looking bored as they passed into the dark tunnel, cutting off all light and sound.

Yoh tilted his head to the side, nudging the irritable Tao. "You've never been on one before so how would you know?"

"I can tell just by looking at it."

"Give it a chance."

Ren blinked and peered through the darkness, surprised at the words Yoh had chosen. It sounded…like something Yoh would have said before.

Suddenly the cart took a sharp turn, making Yoh jump and cling to the cart.

The sound of trickling water hit their ears as well as soft groaning.

"Isn't this creepy?" Yoh whispered.

"No." Ren answered flatly.

There was a loud bang and the small cart jolted, as if it was about to spring off the tracks. Yoh laughed as a fake ghost bobbled past them at that moment.

"How can you find this fun?" Ren muttered.

Fire exploded around them spontaneously, lighting up the long tunnel.

Ren rolled his eyes and crossed his arms. "Oh, that's so terrifying."

Yoh didn't respond.

Ren glared at the swirling flames blankly before turning to Yoh, slightly concerned. "Yoh?"

Yoh had his face in his hands, his back hunched over and quivering.

"Shit! Yoh! Yoh are you okay?" Ren exclaimed, placing his hand on the shaking boy's shoulder. "Yoh!"

The Asakura didn't speak; he merely peeked through his fingers to stare at Ren. The firelight danced across Yoh's face, lighting up his dark onyx eyes in an eerie way.

The cart shuddered and jolted again, hurling them through a ring of fire.

Yoh whimpered as they passed through, shaking even more violently.

"Yoh, what's wrong! Say something!" Ren continued, now placing both hands on Yoh's shoulders.

Tears were leaking out of Yoh's wide eyes, glistening down his face. He grabbed Ren's hands in a tight, almost painful, grasp. "I don't…" he rasped out, a horrified look twisting his features.

"Yoh, calm down. Nothing's happening. We're in a fair…you're okay." Ren assured him quietly, squeezing his hands comfortingly.

"No, no, no, no, no, no!" Yoh repeated frantically, twisting in his seat. "Make it stop!" he screamed.

"It's almost over! Calm down!"

Yoh finally looked at Ren directly, not through him, but at him. "It's not…over…" he said softly, tonelessly. His eyes glazed over and his jerking movements came to a stop.

"It's burning me." He whispered hoarsely to Ren, bowing his head and taking deep shuddering breaths.

0o0 at a nearby café…

Lyserg scowled and pulled a chair back for Ren when he saw him coming. "He's late."

Horo squinted his eyes against the sunlight as he ate. "It looks like he's carrying something…maybe he won a prize." He chuckled.

Manta stood up in his chair at the table. Something was wrong. Ren was too far away right now but he was coming closer and closer…"I don' think that's…" he trailed off uncertainly. "That's…Yoh-kun!"

Horo choked on his soda, dropping it so that it spilled across the table. "What?" He pressed his face against the shop of the café, trying to make out Ren's form.

"Shit." He cursed.

Ren entered the café, a jingle of bells sounding his arrival as the door swung shut behind him.

He was breathing heavily and looking anxious, almost fearful. A look you'd almost never see on Ren Tao's face.

Carried on his back was a soundly asleep Yoh. Nothing seemed to be the matter with him, ignoring the flushed cheeks and swollen eyes.

"What's wrong with him?" Lyserg asked quietly after Ren had deposited the Asakura in an empty seat at the table.

"He had a panic attack on one of the rides…I'm not sure what happened but he got all still for a little and I thought he was okay…but then he started twitching…" Ren trailed off.

"He blacked out then?" Manta asked, eyebrows furrowed.

"I…I. knocked him out. He was screaming and falling around…he was going to harm himself so…" Ren trailed off, sliding into a chair next to Horo looking miserable.

"Sounds like he had a seizure." Manta said looking even more troubled. "Or maybe he was just going hysterical…"

"What set him off?" Lyserg asked, looking intently at Yoh who was limp in his seat.

"I…there was fire…"

Lyserg's green eyes darkened. "Hao. It reminded him of Hao obviously."

"That bastard." Horo muttered.

"Let's call it a day." Manta sighed gloomily, eyeing Yoh sadly.

"Yeah."

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Joh: Poor Hao never got an appearance in this chapter, but he still terrorized Yoh…without meaning to…-Sniggers-

Jessie: Don't laugh! That's sad!

Joh: I can't help it! -Bursts out laughing- That amuses me! -Continues to laugh insanely-

Jessie: -Rolls eyes- so immature.

Joh: -Throws tantrum- No I'm nooooooooot!

Jessie: -Feeds Joh candy-

Joh: I am content now.

I'd like to thank my BETA for this one.

xXxchiixXx Thank you so much!

Answers to Reviews

ku2
Thank you for your enthusiasm! -Laughs- Hope you enjoyed the update

realdarkangel
We all love bad boys, hot hot hot

Sammy Chun
I love sickly evil Hao's and weak and in pain Yohs. –Laughs evilly- I'm twisted that way.

Sandblasted-Kitten
Poor, poor, poor Yoh. –Sighs- Whatever can I do?

Nadesiko
Don't you love intense things?

demonlifehealer
Haha! So far everyone's been rooting for Hao, go you and your originality!

hao-sama-worshiper
Cruel but cute? That's funny!

maniacal laugher 1313
I know you're into fire…

burninginnocence
I will update more! -Throws hands into air-

wolfheart4000
Have you noticed how my chapters are getting shorter?

thuyhy-thuyhy
Hao probably does notice Yoh's unhappiness…he just doesn't care. –Snickers- No, we'll see what happens.

xXxchiixXx
That is inspiration. –Looks off into distance- No work…-Rolls around in happy land-cheerful-pinkstar
Aw thanks! Did you like this chapter?

Red Asatari
Isn't that cute? Overprotective Hao –Dreamy sigh-

thoughtless dreamer
Aw! -Cries tears of joy- I…I love you too! Can you take me to the zoo nee-san? No…really…please?

skybluey
That's a good thing!

Yumeorb
Hao is a possessive person, isn't he? o

shadowkero
Haha! When I first read your review I thought you said you wanted to see Yoh cry!
But I read it wrong! U my bad.

O.o
Sorry 'bout the wait! Glad you like it so much!

Review please.

-JoH