Ryou doesn't sleep well. If he had stayed at the museum he would have been able to slip away. Though the young adult knows it is important to tell his story, he feels uncomfortable doing so. Since he is at Yugi's, he knows that he will be required to continue his tale as soon as the shorter boy awakes.
"Bakura," Yugi gently shakes the person that appears to be asleep on the couch. "Breakfast is ready."
"You didn't have to do that Yugi," Ryou gets up from the couch.
"Grandpa insisted. After you can continue your story."
Of course. Ryou thinks to himself. He eats his breakfast in silence while Yugi enthusiastically talks with the game shop owner.
"Thank you for the meal." Ryou smiles at his hosts. "Yugi, do you think we could go back to the park?"
"Of course. Just let me get ready."
Ryou nods and when Yugi isn't looking, he takes a prescription bottle from his jacket and quickly takes a small pill. He looks into a mirror and figures he should at least tidy himself up while waiting for Yugi. His clothes were at the museum so he made due with trying to tame his slept upon hair without a comb.
When they arrive at the park, Ryou continues to scan the people, looking and hoping that he might see someone who could help him.
"You sure like watching people, Bakura."
"Uh, ya." Ryou smiles. "I guess it became sort of a habit."
"So continue the story."
"Well as I said, I had tried to call the spirit but when that failed and I had composed myself, I phoned Malik."
"Malik?" Ryou cries into the phone. "This is Bakura Ryou. I need help."
"What? What is wrong?"
Ryou tells the Egyptian everything. He thinks it would be best to not leave out anything so Malik would be sure to help. The teen tells him about the empty building, the men and his landlady, the miniatures and even the restraints that the person who used to reside within had caused.
"I just want to find my family." He is almost in hysterics at this point.
"Calm down Bakura." The other teen says through the line. "Give me an hour while I get some connections together. Phone me then. For now, go get your luggage."
Ryou sighs as he puts down the phone. How exactly was he going do that? Those men weren't bluffing when they said they would be at his home. He doesn't want to risk getting hurt again for some clothes and miscellaneous items. No, he would wait until night to gather the suitcases.
For now, the teen wanders until he finds a park that him and Amane used to play in as children. The memory brings a small smile to Ryou's face and he finds a bench hoping that he will see his sister's familiar white hair.
Even before he came into possession of the ring, Ryou hadn't been the most popular but he had many friends that he would often invite over to play board games but his main priority in his life was his younger sister. Ryou would teach her games and often bring her to this very park if they wanted a more physical game. Of course this came to a stop after the spirit of the ring began controlling his body.
A/N: Short chapter, I know. Things are going start to pick up now. With my written work that I haven't typed up yet, I'm quite far. I'm almost to the end actually but don't worry, there is A LOT left for you readers out there :). Thank you if you have been reading. Reviews and CC always welcome!