1Akkadia: Hey everyone!
Kanna: All you reviewers have put a smile on my Hikari's face!
Yami: Does that mean she's back to her normal cheery self?
Akkadia: Is there a problem with that Yami?
Yami: No..it's just...
Yugi: It's just if your back to your normal cheery self, Yami's afraid you'll find another way to torture him!
Akkadia: So you ARE afraid of me.
Kanna: Uh, Hikari, we're all afraid of you.
Akkadia: Hey! Well as usual I don't own Yugioh!
Yugi: On with the fic!
A/N: I can't believe it. You all really like this story. I honestly didn't think this one would go well at all. All your reviews to me make me really happy. Thank you all so much. I will try to do my part in writing good chapters to keep my readers intrigued. Just to let you all know this chapter will probably be a little short considering I'm developing a slight case of writer's block but I promise the next few will be longer than what I'm making this one. Ok, I'll shut up now and let you read chapter 9!
Chapter 9: Bad news in the air
Yugi immediately flipped through them as if searching for a particular letter. He stopped at one and pulled it out. Without hesitation he tore open the envelope. His eyes quickly scanned the text before the paper seemed to just slip from his hands, "I was afraid of this."
"What is it Yugi?" Yami asked concern literally dancing in his amethyst eyes.
"There going to close the game shop for good and there's nothing I can do about it since I'm still only a minor." Yugi explained.
"But what about your grandfather. I mean I know he's sick but isn't there anything he can do?" Yami asked in hopes to help.
Yugi looked at Yami with an expression that couldn't be explained, "I haven't told him about the shop. He's got too much to worry about right now."
"Oh" was all Yami could muster. He had to remember to talk to Seto about this.
Almost as if he was reading Yami's mind Yugi spoke, "Please don't tell this to anyone ok. This is my burden and I am going to bear it."
Yami knowing it was childish but felt he had to crossed his fingers behind his back as he responded, "I promise."
Yugi continued to flip through the remaining letters and stopped on another one, "This one has no return addresss." he carefully ripped opened the envelope. He scanned the text and dropped it as if it were on fire.
Yami looked at his first curiously, "Yugi's what's wrong?" he picked up the letter and gasped as well...
Dear Yugi,
It seems that you have escaped from my grasp.
Well you better start watching your back.
I am coming for you and I will have a little
surprise along with. I know all about your
fortune and I am going to make it mine.
I'm pretty sure the term for your inheritance should
be 'blood money'. Because I will make sure,
your money will be soaked by your own blood.
The Caller
Yami looked at Yugi, "Do you know what this is all about, Yugi?"
"I think so." Yugi looked over the letter again, "Remember when I told you about my past, the mysterious caller."
"But how did he know where to find you?" Yami asked.
Yugi sighed, "I don't really know." tears were starting to form in his amethyst eyes, "I knew something like this was going to happen." the tears suddenly spilled over and showed evidence of ceasing anytime soon, "I'm so scared Yami!" he sobbed.
Yami by pure instinct, pulled Yugi into his arms, "Don't worry Yugi. Everything is going to be ok." he stroked the young one's bangs carefully, "I promise everything is going to be ok." he spoke with the most sincerest tone he could muster.
The two were interrupted by the knock on the door, "Yugi, are you hungry? I made some soup." It was Seto.
Yami let go of Yugi and walked to the door. He opened it and sighed, "Now's not a good time Seto. Yugi's not in the best condition."
Seto looked confused, "Is he ok?" he asked worriedly.
"Seto, you can come in. Might as well show you the letter." Yugi invited Seto in holding out the letter.
Seto curiously accepted the letter and scanned the text. Once he was done he looked up at Yugi, "Don't worry, no one will hurt you " he promised.
Just then Mokuba came running up the stairs, "Seto, there's someone one the phone for you." he handed the phone to his brother.
Seto accepted it but not happily, "Kaiba here. What! What are you talking about. The last shipment was supposed to come in today. Fine, just, just wait until tomorrow. I'll make some calls and I'll fix this." he hung the phone up, "Great."
"Seto is something wrong?"Joey asked. He had entered the room just as the phone conversation had started.
"The factory that makes the cards for Duel Monsters sent back an order we need this week. That's the second time this month and I'm getting a little irritated." Seto walked over and sat on Yugi's bed.
Yugi without thinking started to climb out of bed. He was stopped by Yami, "Where do you think you're going Yugi?"
"I'm leaving. It's obvious you guys have other business to attend to. I don't want to be a burden." Yugi protested.
"Yugi, you're not going anywhere. If you leave you can make your condition worse." Seto said.
"He's right. And besides your not going to be a burden trust me. I've had my own share of problems and Seto has always been able to help me despite the fact he's a famous business man." Joey responded.
Yugi couldn't answer. Instead he began coughing once again. Once is 'attack' ceased he climbed back into bed, "I don't want to sound rude but could you guys please leave me alone? I want to get some rest."
"Of course. Come on guys let's go." Yami ushered the others out of the room, "Sleep well Yugi."
Akkadia: Well that's it. I don't think that would be considered a cliffy. But if it is, sorry!
Kanna: You're pouring chapters out like mad, girl!
Akkadia: well, I like to please my readers.
Yami: I'm not going to comment that.
Yugi: That's got to be a first!
Yami: (glares)
Kanna: (chuckles) Well 3 reviews chapter
