Hello minna (Everybody)! Sumimasen (Sorry)! *bows deeply* It took me some time to write and uploaded this chapter, however more people have read my fanfic and I have gotten an increase in reveiws, followers and favorites. On that note shout outs and a big Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita (Thank you very much) to: , aki-blood-dark-princess, and Neurle for not only favoriting but following this story.^-^ Foxchick1 you also get a shout out and Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita for following this story. ^-^
I do not own any Yugioh characters. All rights got to Takahashi Kazuki. The only character I own is Luna Tsukino (OC)
As the warm rays of the sun woke me up before my alarm clock, I got up my bed groggily. For a minute I couldn't remember what happened yesterday. Then it hit me, yesterday I slammed a door in Yami's face because he said something that resurfaced an unpleasant memory. Groaning I hit my head with my pillow feeling like an ass.
"I shouldn't have done that...Yami was just concerned...I'm an idiot..." I decided. I finally got out of my bed and got my uniform and my extra clothes for school. Going to my bathroom to brush my teeth, another thought came to mind. "I owe him an explanation at least...but what if he asks about it? What am I gonna say...I can't even think about my father without breaking down..." I was done brushing my teeth by now and I stated to put on my uniform and put my extra clothes with in my backpack where another conflicting thought
"Does Yugi suspect this? He might not know about is other self but he's still has good insight...If he asks..." I sighed, making my way to the kitchen.
In there, Grandpa was already finishing up on making food and a dazed looking Yugi sat at the table. "Good morning Grandpa, Yugi." I yawned. Noticing my presence Grandpa and Yugi greeted me , in perfect unison "Good morning Luna." Yugi spotted that my eyes were about half closed. "You didn't get a good sleep either?" he asked. I shook my head and sat by him.
"Um...do you know what happened yesterday with Souzouji-kun?" he whispered to me nervously. I froze for a bit and then explained "What do you mean Yugi? We got out of there no problem." Yugi looked at me for a moment and then shrugged, believing me. He probably thought I had something to do with it.
I hated lying to him, but I don't want to interrupt the story line. As cool as it is, I probably interrupted it enough by being here in the anime and manga.
After I noticed that Yugi lay his Millennium Puzzle, face up, on the table. Grandpa took one look at it and widened his eyes. "I still can't believe you finished the Millenium Puzzle!" he said breathlessly. At that moment he picked up the Puzzle to look at it in the light "Since it was discovered this century, not one person has solved it."
I allowed a small smile make way to my face as I ate my breakfast. "I guess that make Yugi one-of-a-kind." After admiring it for a minute Grandpa put his hand on Yugi's forehead, as if he was checking Yugi's temperature. Yugi gave him a confused "Gramps?" and Grandpa asked "Have you changed at all? Like you're suddenly smarter or stronger?".
Obviously more confused, Grandpa repeated what the hieroglyphs said 'The one who completes me will receive my dark knowledge and power'. With those words Yugi remembered "Oh yeah, my wish came true! I made some friends at school!" I nodded on agreement. As I did I silently gasped. I'm in the anime! Maybe Yami doesn't remember about what happened yesterday! I tried to remember which episode this was when I suddenly wondered
"Wait a minute...if this is the anime how does Yugi remember Souzouji? This is the second episode and Souzouji doesn't appear in any episode... maybe manga and anime version of Yugioh is more connected than I thought..." I guess that means Yami will remember.
"Luna let's head to school before we're late!" Yugi told me, breaking me out of my thoughts. Getting my bag I followed Yugi out until I heard Grandpa "Luna, have you noticed anything? Does Yugi seem a bit different?" I mulled over this a bit and finally said "He seems to be more confident at certain times" Seemingly satisfied with my answer Grandpa let me catch up to Yugi
*At school*
When we finally made it to school, the classes went by fast. As the bell rang to show that school was over Jounouchi stretched his arms. He stopped me and Yugi as we were heading out. "
So you guys, where should we go on our way home?" Not taking a second to think Yugi replied brightly "Let's go to the newly opened Burger World." Nodding Jounouchi looked at me and asked "How does that sound Luna?"
"I'm up for some burgers. I hear that their hamburgers are especially delicious!" I said excitingly. I couldn't help it, its fun eating food here.
"Wait a minute you guys!" We heard. It was Honda. Me and Jounouchi looked at each other slyly and said in chorus "the one who failed to become first-year student president, instead becoming a janitor, Honda-kun."With a visible eye twitch Honda corrected us "Not janitor, Beautification club!" than continuing "Hey you! You know stopping on the way home is against school rules!".
"It is? What kind of rule is that?!"I said aloud. Before Honda could answer Miho suddenly popped "I want to go to Burger World!" Quickly changing his mind Honda agreed. "Hey you..." Jounouchi said irritatingly. "Honda..." I started, ready to say something. "Hold on, everyone..." We heard. it was Anzu, she was looking a bit nervous
"Did you say Burger World?" Excited Yugi asked "Anzu, want to go to?" Anzu suddenly blurted out "Don't joke! I heard the restaurant's food was terrible!" Looking at our disbelieving faces she urged "It's true! I heard people became sick on the grand opening day! You definitely should not go!". Hurriedly changing the subject she added "Anyway, didn't Sensei say that a villain broke out of prison?"
Yugi eyes opened wide as he exclaimed "Ah, that's right! A big villain! The whole town is in a panic!" Jounouchi said indifferently " What the heck? Your scared? You've got no guts." Then Yugi said timidly "But I heard he had a pistol..." I noticed Anzu make her way out of the room. "That's right...she works at Burger World. Then this episode is... where Yami..." I thought, with an unfamiliar pang in my chest. "This episode is the chance to apologize...however... he saves Anzu... " Then I shook my head. I might have a crush on him, but its obvious where him and Yugi's feelings lay when it comes to Anzu.
"Luna what do you think?" I heard Yugi say. "A-about what?" I asked, caught off guard. "About Anzu! Do you think she's 'dating for pay'?" Jounouchi asked. "Haven't you been listening?" Honda said with concern along with Miho and the others.
"Ah. sorry... I was off in my world..." I said with a sweat-drop "Anyway, Anzu? Dating for pay? That's a little far-fetched don't ya think Jounouchi?" Soon Yugi, Honda and me were having this full-blown argument on how Anzu was acting. I might as well wait until we uncover her 'secret'.
*Next day/End of School*
Jounouchi was talking about this awesome sounding game until Anzu told Miho that they got somewhere to be. After they were out of an earshot Jounouchi said "So Miho has become her fellow 'date for hire'? WHat a horrible world it is becoming." Honda chastised him
"You bastard! Miho-chan wouldn't do that! Take it back! Or else I will cut your guts out of here!" "Jeez Honda, chill..." I trailed off.
"Would Miho actually do that for money? I mean she does seem to go after handsome rich guys..." then I shook that thought away "I'm over reacting...she may like them but she would never stoop so low..."
Then Jounouchi said that the evidence was in *drumroll* Anzu top-level stamina bentou!... as if. "Over reacting over lunch...that's a first for you." I said simply. Irritated by my indifference Jounouchi proceeded to teach me all about how important these kind of bentous are about. A lesson I drowned out using these little things called 'music' and 'ear-buds'.
*Next Day/End of School*
Taking my time to change from my uniform to tan-colored camisole with a black short-sleeve hoodie and some blue ripped jeans that reached my knees with a pair of black converse.
Just as I was about to enter the room to meet up with Yugi and Jounouchi, out came Honda and Miho walking together with Anzu in the middle of the two. Jounouchi suspected that Honda was seeing a rich lady. "Can't you think more seriously? Those 3 are acting strangely! I sighed and finally suggested "Since we've been mulling over this for the last 2 days...why don't we just follow them?"
The two looked at me as if I was a genius...
*Start! Operation Trailing!*
After following them at the corner to a busy street and nearly getting caught by Anzu at this store we finally made our way to the object that made Honda, Miho, and Anzu act so strangely.
Burger World.
"Burger Wold!" Jounouchi cried out. "Why?!" Yugi cried out in wonder. "
"If you 2 are done looking at the restaurant, as if it just appeared out of nowhere, we got an operation to finish" I said nonchalantly. Nodding their heads in agreement we made our way to the door when it slid open to show Honda posing in a light green long sleeve shirt,with a red bow tied around his neck along with dark green pants. Anzu and Miho were posing too in the same light green shirt. Only difference was the girls' shirt was short sleeve, they had a bright yellow tie and matching hair ribbon and they both wore dark green skirts.
"Welcome! Welcome to Burger World..." they started to say merrily, that was until they saw they're latest customers. Jounouchi, Yugi and I just stared at them in silent shock, until Yugi said "A-Anzu!".
Almost embarrassed they turned around, as if that was hiding them from us. Jounouchi asked "Y-you guys! What are you doing here?!".
"Do you really think we can't see you if you turn around?" I added sweat dropping. After a few second of awkward silence Jounouchi demanded "Hey,say something!"
Finally Honda answered nervously "W-what are you saying?! Can't you tell?!" then he turned around to look at Jounouchi "It's a part-time job! Look at us sweat beautifully at work." I stepped in and asked quietly "I thought part-time jobs were forbidden by school."
Backing me up Jounouchi said "and you're the one that always acts all high and mighty too..." Unfazed Honda clenched his fist heroically and said "Don't speak of it Jounouchi! I also, I also was troubled..." As if Honda... "I thought of the meaning...however..." While we were sweat dropping, Honda started mock crying and Miho popped in innocently "But...Miho wants so many things." Oh Ra Miho... At that moment a guy came in wearing a uniform like Honda. the dude had a chiseled face and rust colored hair. "They're customers right? Hurry and lead then to their seats."
It was the manager/Yellow Spider
*End Operation Trailing*
When we were finally brought to our seats I sat near the window next to Jounouchi with Yugi sitting opposite of me. I listening to music, Jounouchi just looked bored, while Yugi looked a bit nervous.
"H-hey, Jounouchi-kun, Luna. I think coming here embarrassed them. Anzu seems mad..." Jounouchi just scoffed and said "Serves her right. Their fault for keeping this secret." I glared then hit Jounouchi on the head.
To Yugi I smiled gently "Don't worry Yugi. I'm sure Anzu will explain when she's ready." Yugi returned the smile and then went of to his own world. If I remember correctly from the anime, Yugi is thinking how cute Anzu is in her uniform. Then I laid back to my seat and looked out the window. There I saw the detective running around looking for Tetsu the hedgehog.
After a while Anzu came in with our burgers. She set them roughly on the table saying "Thank for waiting!" Looking very angry (and scary) she said "At this restaurant, let me put plenty of ketchup on your burger." Which she spelled out beautifully on our burgers "I won't forgive you if you blab". I started to smile awkwardly feeling a bit scared. J
ounouchi called out to Anzu and that's when she said without looking back "Well, now that you know my job, I won't have to keep this hidden anymore." Turning her head to look at us she explained "I'm saving money, when I graduate I'm going to America."
I perked up.
"America?" Jounouchi and Yugi asked simultaneously. Smiling she said " I'm going to study dance in New York. You better not laugh." With a goofy smile Yugi promised "I won't laugh! Right Luna, Jounouchi -kun." Calmly Jounouchi said ."Yeah! Relax, Anzu. We're not going to blab" I added
"Yeah Anzu, you shouldn't have worried in the first place." Jounouchi added "If I do blab, I'll buy you 10,000 of these burgers." I added a bit sadly "But you know...how can this shop sell nothing but ketchup?" "What a cruel shop" Jounouchi finished. Walking away Anzu waved back "Relax it's on me." I couldn't help but smile. "See Yugi I told ya she'd explain herself."
Taking a bite into my burger I looked ahead to see that Mr. Detective was talking to the manager and Anzu-tachi.
"You guys look. Something appears to be happening." I told them. Yugi and Jounouchi went to eavesdrop on their conversation, while I tuned everything out."Mr. Detective is gonna tell them about the escaped convict..." I thought "Even the one that's stealing all the stuff is the manager himself". I tuned back in to stay near Yugi and Miho when everyone else were pretending to find the group of toy cars... why did a restaurant have a basket of cars anyway?
"My heart's pounding just watching" Miho said worriedly. "Hey... she didn't refer to herself in 3rd person this time..."
"Wow...everyone's so brave." Yugi said admiringly. "Don't worry you guys. If anything happens I'll be there for ya." I said winking.
"Luna..." Miho and Yugi said. Around that time was when Anzu told a customer, that looked like a fat Gozaburo Kaiba (Kaiba's father), to get his feet of the table. "What are you doing you bitch!" Fat Gozaburo yelled angrily (I'm calling that from now on). Nervous Mr. Manger/Yellow Spider apologized "S-sorry Mr. Customer. We have a situation."
Still angry Fat Gozaburo complained "Don't give me that! Messing with a man's resting time, what are you thinking?!" Mr. Detective flashed his badge to Fat Gozaburo to show that the situation involved the police. Since he couldn't hide the problem anymore Mr. Detective apologized then explained that there was a chance that an escaped convict in the shop and that they were gonna have to check their legs.
"I know this Tetsu is supposed to be a master in disguise, but do they really think that he could pass as a woman?" I thought with a sweat drop.
While all the other customers were complaining Jounouchi asked Mr. Detective if their was any other clue about the culprit. Taking out his pocketbook Mr. Detective said "Yeah...in prison he was once admitted to the hospital. He had and allergic reaction to eating eggs." "Allergy to eggs? Oh if that's true..." Anzu said with a sly look on her face "If the culprit is here, we'll know right away. Because our hamburger buns have plenty of egg in them."
That did the trick.
Soon enough, because he thought there really was egg in the buns, Tetsu soon was uncovered and arrested yelling out "FIRST CALL AN AMBULANCE! PLEASE HURRY AND CALL AN AMBULANCE! I'M EXTREMELY WEAK AGAINST EGGS!" With a triumphant smile Anzu said "Fool, it was a lie. Our burger is 100% wheat flour."
"Besides if you ate here before you shouldn't at least suspected it was a lie. Then again this episode wouldn't have went anywhere if Tetsu wasn't an idiot." I thought sighing. "He was smart enough to figure out who the true culprit is though..." No sooner that I thought this Tetsu soon uncovered the manger as Yellow Spider Jirou, the second escaped convict. Soon enough Anzu was captured. "I changed my face with surgery and blended into this town. Tetsu the Hedgehog, I'd never thought you'd come to this restaurant. Even in disguise, I could recognize you in a glance. I was able to tell what places you were going to rob. I'm different from before." after a moment Jirou admitted "I was the one who robbed Ushijima bank and stole the jewels!"
"Everyone get down" he ordered. "Anzu" I heard Yugi whisper. "Miho, Yugi, stay behind me, and close your eyes." I whispered to them hurriedly. "But-" Yugi tried to say. "Don't argue! Just do it!" I told him.
Soon Jirou sat down i one of the seats with a blindfolded Anzu. "So, someone bring me what I demand. " He made eye contact with me and said "You, the short girl wearing the hoodie, you do it."
What?!
"The rest of you close your eyes and don't move. Anyone that moves gets this.." Jirou said threateningly, putting his gun in the air and fired a shot. "First , bring alcohol and tobacco. I had to quit all my old hobbies. I had to quit drinking and smoking... however, now, in reverse I suddenly feel free!" Quietly getting up I went to get what that bastard demanded.
"He's violent, he drinks, he smokes, and he's demanding. All you need now is a suit and a big company and you could be my Father." I thought bitterly.
I brought Jirou his crap and set it down on the table where I heard Yugi shout out "Luna!".
"Hmm? Who's that gutless looking brat." Jirou said pointing his gun at Yugi. No sooner had he said this Anzu shouted "Yugi! Yugi stay away-" then was slapped. "Anzu!" Yugi shouted, horrified. Without thinking I said "You bastard!" to Jirou.
*Crack*.
Crap, he hit me on the side of my forehead with his gun! As I was crouching on the ground trying to stop the bleeding I felt the barrel point at my head. "You bitch..." Jirou said. "Luna!" Yugi shouted again. Then Yugi's Millennium Puzzle glowed and Yami stood in place where Yugi stood. "Those who hurt my friends and manhandle my precious Luna will suffer." .
..wait, what? What did he just say?
"However, I like letting chance decide that." Yami continued. Sitting down to the opposite of Jirou. "Hey you, who said you can sit!" Jirou said angrily, not removing the pistol from my head. Nonchalantly Yami said "What I just thought you'd want a game partner." Pointing at Jirou, Yami announced "It's game time."
"Oh, game? I guess I'm interested in it for a bit" Jirou stated as he put a cigarette in his mouth " In the past I used to gamble non-stop".
"However, it will be no ordinary game. It's the Yami no Game, a game where your life is at stake." Jirou happily agreed and asked what the rules are. "Rule...just one. And that is, of these 10 fingers...all are not to move except for the one that you pick. We both choose our own. And only that finger can be used." Holding out his hands Yami asked "So, which finger do you choose?".
"If that's the case, then of course it's the pointer finger. The finger used to pull the trigger." Jirou explained hitting my head with the barrel. "You..." I said trying to keep my anger in check. "If this bastard didn't have a gun..." Yami narrowed his eyes at Jirou. "Ok, then I choose this finger." he said holding out his Jirou pointed the pistol at Yami and started to pour the vodka in his glass.
"After the game starts, you can do as you like, even pull the trigger. So...lets go!
*Game Start*
Laughing triumphantly Jirou said "1 second and it's game over!"
Smiling calmly Yami brought out a lighter. "That's right, it hasn't been lit yet" Jirou said referring to his unlit cigarette. Slowly Yami made his way to the cigarette and lit it.
"The lighter...you can have it back."he said then placed it on the upper side of Jirou's hand, the hand pouring the vodka.
"I'll leave it there. The alcohol is Russian Senowolf. 90% is alcohol." While Jirou was trying to figure out what to do Yami stood up and said "I'd like to see you fire the gun. The recoil would drop the lighter." Then taking my hand he said "Let's go Luna. Bring Anzu with you."
When we got a good distance away I noticed that Jirou put down his gun and took of the lighter, Yami noticed too. "I knew you wouldn't be able to obey the rules." he said with the Udjat appearing on his forehead "The Yami no Game reveals the true nature of humans. For rule breakers, it's destined to be a punishment game." Angry Jirou picked up his gun and aimed it at Yami. "the Door of Darkness has opened".
Nothing could be done as the illusion of being burned alive infested in Jirou's mind
*Game Over*
Yami handed me a napkin and I used it to wipe the blood off. "You okay?" he asked quietly. I couldn't meet his eyes. I still felt guilty about what happened. I started fidgeting and said "I-I still...have to, apologize-".
"Luna" I heard someone say. I turned around, it was Anzu.
"Did you get a good look at who saved us?" she asked. I turned around to see Yugi behind me whining that he was hungry. "Damn it..." I muttered under my breath.
"Sorry Anzu, when the Jirou guy hit me I think I was unconscious for a bit. I came too just when the stranger told me to get you. I didn't really get a good look at his face." Anzu looked at me for a bit and accepted my answer. I guess it was the face that my head was still bleeding that made my story a bit believable.
*Next day*
"So you quit working?" Yugi asked.
"Yeah, if I keep working, I won't have time to spend with you Yugi." Anzu explained cheerily. Embarrassed Yugi said "Really?" and laughed it off.
"Come on you two! Jounouchi wanted us to meet up with him later and now were late." I told them. I had a bandage wrapped discreetly over my wound. Surprisingly it healed pretty fast.
"Hey! You guys are late!" I heard Jounouchi shout. We came up to this noodle shop I haven't seen before on this street. "Look! Opening today is this beef noodle shop, I hear it's delicious." Jounouchi explained. Just as they were heading into the shop to check it out I stopped.
"Wait a second..." I started. Then the door opened to Miho and Honda in matching uniforms. A cow printed shirt with a hat and red apron with the head of a cow painted on it. "Y-you guys are still doing that?" Jououchi asked, almost shocked speechless. "But...but...I want new clothes." Miho explained. Honda did the 'heroic' approach and said "I..I... will fall as far as needed, so long as I'm with Miho-chan.
We all sighed and I face palmed.
Finished. I apologize again for taking some time to upload this chapter. Thank you again to everyone out there who is reading this. I really do hope you're enjoying my story. Pls reveiw on your opinions, favorite and follow. I will be working on the next chapter so please wait until then. :D
