Me: Okay guys, a bit of a time skip from the last chapter. Today is the day of Mana's funeral. First part is from the funeral home, and the second part will be at the grave site :) Then there will be a smaller part at the end, but I won't ruin that okay? okay! :D I've got my game face on and its time to write ya a story ^^

Duke: And Nickey doesn't own YGO or anything pertaining to YGO :)

Me: Thank you Duke, even though you kinda came outta nowhere :P lol

Chapter 14

Celebrating Life

Today was the day of Mana's funeral. Yugi, his friends, and all of Yami's friends with his two cousins were in the funeral home. They were all standing around looking confused, because Yami had asked everyone that attended the funeral to wear bright colors.

"Yami musta went off the deep end you guys" Duke said.

"Speakin o' Yami, where the hell is he?" Joey asked.

"No one has seen him all day, he left this morning to go tell everyone to wear bright colors here, and he still hasn't come back yet" Yugi explained.

"He'll be here, don't worry" Seto said.

"There he is!" Mokuba said pointing towards the podium at the front.

"Is he wearing a pink suit?" Marik chuckled. Malik elbowed him in the stomach.

Yami took a deep breath "Um, if I can have your guys' attention, I'd like to get this thing started." Everyone either sat down in one of the chairs or stood up facing Yami. Yugi and the rest of their friends were standing at the back listening closely. "I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came today. I know you're all probably confused as to why we're wearing all these bright colors and not black when we're supposed to be mourning... Well, thats just it. Mana doesn't want us to mourn her, she wants us to be happy that we ever got to meet her. Mana was a bright cheerful girl, and even now on this chilly fall day that sun is out there shining brightly with all kinds of warmth. Its almost like Mana is making this day just perfect, and just like her. She touched us all in different ways, some she met on the street, some of you she helped out, some of you she ran into, literally I might add." he chuckled nervously "But, uh, Mana and I went shopping, and we planned this all out together, she was so happy to be able to have a say in this. I bet shes up there laughing right now seeing me in a pastel pink suit." Yami chuckled "Anyway, we're here to celebrate the life that was Mana Cairo, and what a life she had. Growing up with her, I can honestly say, nothing would ever prepare me for anything that that girl did. But, no matter what came at her, she never let a rain cloud cover her sunny day. When she failed at something she'd always look at me and say 'It's okay, I can only get better', smile, and then she'd skip away. Mana was an amazing person. Now, please pay your respects and then step outside for the release of the balloons" Yami bowed his head and then walked back out.

"Wow, hes putting on one hell of a brave face" Bakura said.

"Poor Yami" Mai said "I bet this is killing him inside."

"Hey you guys. Isn't Yami's last name Sennen?" Yugi asked.

"Yeah, why?" Seto asked.

"He said Mana Cairo? Why does Mana have a different last name?"

"Well Yugi, Yamino's mother died a month before Mana was born, so Yamino talked with Aknamkanon and they agreed to name Mana after Yamino's mother. Yamino's mother was named Remana Cairo. So came Mana Cairo from Remana" Seto explained.

"Wow, so thats why she has that last name."

"Hey, where did Yami go now?" Joey asked looking around.

"Probably outside to prepare for the balloon release, c'mon we should be out there with him" Mai said.

The group of friends walked outside and sure enough Yami was standing out there tugging his suit's jacket off, leaving him in a white long sleeve shirt, a sparkly pink vest with a pastel pink tie, his pink pants with the black belt, and his shiney black leather dress shoes.

"Jeeze Yami, put the jacket back on, you're gonna blind us with all your sparkles" Duke said chuckling at his friend.

"Shut up Duke, I look like an idiot." Yami sighed "The things I do to make my sister happy."

"Your cuffs are messed up Yami" Seto said walking over to help his cousin with the cuffs on his shirt. "There, much better."

"Thanks Seto" Yami said.

"So, how nervous are you?" Seto asked.

"Depends, what's the scale?" Yami looked at his cousin sheepishly.

"One to ten Yami, one being not nervous at all and ten being extremely nervous."

"Well" Yami looked up in thought. Looking sheepishly back towards his cousin he continued "I'll give it a twenty."

Everyone did an anime fall. "Why are you so nervous Yami?" Yugi asked.

"Well, I'm just scared I'm gonna mess something up. And I look ridiculous." Yami said. Just then the rest of the people that had come started coming out into the yard. "Well, here's my cue." Yami said buttoning up his vest he went over and started handing out balloons. Everyone gathered in random spots around the yard. "To Mana" Yami said. Just then the radio kicked on and started playing Mana's favorite song. Everyone cheered and released their balloons. Yami chuckled "I don't wanna alarm anybody, but I just have to point this out. This radio is out here for after we released the balloons." He walked over and picked up the cord to the radio. "This radio, has no batteries, and its not plugged in... I guess Mana is here with us, and just wanted to hear her favorite song." Yami smiled "Even in death, Mana reminds us to let a little sunshine in on our worst days."

Yugi and his friends smiled, tears ran down a few faces, and a few of them chuckled. 'Thank you Mana' Yugi silently prayed to her 'Your brother needed to know that you were here for him.'

"Alright, now if everyone will just load up and we'll all head over to the grave site." Yami said after all the commotion had died down.

~*~*~*~ Trip/Burial skip~*~*~*~ A/N: They're standing over an open hole right now, the casket is down in the hole, but they're standing around it. I figured I should explain this before I go off and start rambling in my story. Also! Tea had left town a week ago, and called Yami to see if he wanted to hang out when she got back in town. Yami, being the gentleman he is agreed, and Tea just got back in town today. Just remember this note as you read on.

Yami stood in front of the crowd and gave his final speech. "Once again, I want to thank everyone for coming out here. I know that you all cared about Mana as much as I did. So thank you all for coming, and I know that Mana is here celebrating her life with us." Yami smiled "I've known all of you for what feels like forever, but I really wanna call on a small group of people who Mana and I met only a couple weeks ago. After Mana went back to the hospital there were a couple people from that small group that really made me see what was the right thing to do. They helped me gather the courage to tell Mana it was okay to let go, and that I would be okay. Truely I am okay, and I feel so blessed to have this amazing group of people along with all of my friends here. So thank you, so much, you'll never truely understand how much your words helped me to do this." Everyone clapped and Yami bowed his head before going over and joining his friends. After everyone had left Yami walked to his car, got out a bouquet of white lillies and put them in the hole.

"You did good Yami" Seto said wrapping an arm around Yami's shoulders.

Yami smiled "Thanks Seto. Thank you, all of you" Yami said turning toward the group of friends. "Thanks so much for being there for me. Uh, how about we all go out to dinner? My treat."

"Yami, you don't have to do that" Joey said.

"I know I don't, but it's the least I can do. You guys have been so supportive, and such great friends. Besides, I know this really great place, Mana and I went there all the time."

Seto chuckled "You mean Izelies?"

"Of course" Yami grinned.

Yugi giggled "And... you like their fetticcini alfredo? or did Mana like that?"

Yami looked at him shocked. "How did you know?"

"Let's just say I've got an ace in the hole" Yugi giggled winking.

"You and my sister were in kahootz weren't you?" Yami asked narrowing his eyes at Yugi.

Yugi smiled "Who me?" He said innocently.

Yami chuckled and wrapped Yugi in a hug. "Yes you silly. Now c'mon we're gonna go eat."

"Okay" Yugi cheered. Yami chuckled and left his left arm wrapped around Yugi as the two started walking towards Yami's truck. Duke, Joey, and Mai rode in the back seat of the truck with Yami and Yugi. Seto, Kisara, Mokuba, Tristan, and Serenity rode in Seto's car. Marik, Malik, Bakura, and Ryou followed behind them in Marik's car. (A/N: Marik? Driving? Scary right! :D)

A ten minute drive down the road later brought them in front of a fancy restraunt. Yami tossed his keys to the valet, as did Seto and Marik once they had all gotten out of their vehicles. "Wow, this place is amazing" Yugi exclaimed.

Just then Tea came walking up, and she looked furious. "I can't believe that you would lie to me! Oh I can't hang out with you Tea because I have a funeral to go to. Yeah, it looks like you have a funeral to go to, looks like you're just hangin out with your freakin buddies, and-" SMACK Yami looked shocked at Yugi who had just slapped Tea. "How dare you!" she shrieked.

She was about to strike Yugi when Yami's hand came forward and grabbed her wrist "You touch Yugi and I'll snap your arm off like a twig." he snarled then threw her arm down.

"You have some nerve coming at Yami like that, just so you know he DID have a funeral today, we were taking him to dinner so we could all have a happy ending to this very upsetting day. His little sister just died, so you shut your freaking mouth" Yugi growled.

"Oh my gosh, Yami, I'm sorry... I'm so upset, I loved Mana so much..." Tea sobbed and grabbed Yami's arm.

"Boy it's always about you isn't it?" He growled "It's always about how upset you are, what you want, and what you want to do, well guess what, I don't fucking care. okay? Can you comprehend that? Get away from me, and don't come back around me." (A/N: Sorry, had to make Tea look like a bitch so that way my story would work XD)

They turned and entered the restraunt. The waiter walked over and looked over Yami's group. "Yami Sennen?" he asks. Yami nods. "Will Miss Mana be joining you tonight?"

"No, she died" Yami said looking down at the floor.

"I see, well, I'm sorry for your loss, but please come with me." They all gave him a confused look, but followed him back to a private room.

"W-What is this?" Yami asked the waiter.

"I think that note over there will explain everything" the waiter said pointing to a note on a table across the room.

Yami walked across the room and picked the note up. "What's it say Yami?" Yugi asked walking up and threading his arm around Yami's elbow.

Yami began to read aloud:

"Dear Yami, I know that you know nothing about this. But this is my final gift to you. I knew that after I passed on your friends, including the new ones, would be there to comfort you. You would insist on taking them out to dinner, and it would be here, at your favorite restraunt. So I thought ahead, talked to the guy that owned the place, and arranged for this dinner for you and your friends. I used the money that you used to give me for allowance. I know your probably hurting Yami, but I want you to enjoy this dinner, so I put you and your friends in your own private area. I'll move on Yami, but when it comes your time to pass on, you'd better catch up to me :) I'll be waiting for you big brother.

Love Always,

Mana"

A single tear slid down Yami's cheek as he smiled at the note his sister had left for him. "Oh Mana..." he whispered.

Yugi hugged Yami's arm, looking up into his eyes and smiling. Yami put his left arm on Yugi's hand. "I'm okay" he whispered.

"You sure?" Yugi asked.

Yami nodded. Yugi smiled at Yami. "Lets get some food" Yugi giggled.

Yami smiled and wrapped his arms around Yugi. When they pulled away Yami offered Yugi his left elbow. Yugi smiled and threaded his right arm through Yami's elbow. Yami led Yugi over to the table, pulled out Yugi's chair for him and then took a seat next to him. Everyone else sat around the table. The group of friends were sitting together, talking, laughing, and just enjoying each others company.

Once they were done with their meal the friends went their seperate ways. Joey and Tristan walked Mai and Serenity home. Seto and Mokuba drove Kisara home. Marik, Duke, and Bakura drove Ryou and Malik home. Yugi got in the truck with Yami. "So, are you still going to stay with me? Or are you ready to go home?" Yami asked.

"I dunno, I'm kinda gettin used to wakin' up next to Xander" Yugi giggled.

Yami chuckled "I told ya he would grow on ya."

The two of them laughed, enjoying each other's company completely. "So its off to my house then?" Yami asked while buckling his seat belt.

"You've got it" Yugi giggled fastening his own seat belt.

The two took off down the road and back towards Yami's house.

Me: And there is chapter 14! :D lol :) You guys enjoy the rest of your days ^^ lol