Author's Note: Yay, a chapter! This is a small thank you for not killing me for taking so long to update this story! Ya'lls reviews totally brightened my day, so here's a chappie! Short, but needed :)

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Sorry, this isn't exactly a new chapter since I posted it on the third but some people have contacted me and said how the messages didn't come through, so I decided to reload. Sorry ya'll!

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Chapter 14: Worrisome Memory

Yugi couldn't help but cry, fat tears rolling down his soft cheeks as he buried his head beneath two large, over-stuffed pillows, one a bright red, the other a deep blue. Gold silk sheets crumpled beneath his curled up form, creases forming even beneath his slight weight. Yet none of this registered as he cried, the pain too great for his small frame to contain. Shivers constantly assaulted him, making almost the whole bed shake with him. All he could think about was how the people he loved with all his heart (besides is other pieces of course) hated him. Sure, they weren't necessarily talking about him, but hearing them disrespect his precious pieces had hurt, far worse than anything he had ever felt had, and that included the horrible accident that had somehow miraculously ended up with him bonded to the two greatest people in the world.

Shaking his head to clear those depressing thoughts it was the sudden sound of a solid thump resounding around the room that actually snapped him out of it, making him sit up in surprise. Crawling upright to his knees he peered cautiously over the edge of the humongous bed, only to gasp in shock as he caught sight of the sprawled form of Jaden. Rubbing his large eyes childishly to make sure he wasn't seeing things it only managed to confirm Yugi's thoughts. Leaping from the bed the tri-color haired teen rushed to his bonded's side. Kneeling down next to the prone form Yugi had only just leaned over his friend when suddenly bright gold and brown eyes open, sending Yugi leaping backwards and falling on his rear with a squeak, drawing the Slifer's attention to him. Eyes slowly returning to their previous chocolate color Jaden sat up groggily, rubbing his head in confusion as he stared around uncomprehendingly before finally taking in his surroundings. Turning his confused gaze on Yugi Jaden asked, "Uhh, Yu-Yu, what's goin' on? Last thing I remember I was pummeling Chazz and then bam! I'm here. Oh, and why are you rubbing your butt?" Jaden added comically, head cocked to the side in confusion.

Standing up Yugi continued to rub his smarting rear before it finally eased off, making him let out a little sigh of relief. Reaching down he held out a hand to help the younger up as he explained what he knew, or not as the case might be. "Well I don't really know. One minute it was just me in here, the next you fell in unconscious. I'd say someone on your end knocked you out before any real damage could be caused. As for my rear, you startled me when you woke!" At that Yugi aimed a playful pout at the other, sadness momentarily forgotten as he teased his beloved.

A guilty grin made its way on the brunette's face as a hand crept up to rub sheepishly at his two-toned locks. Suddenly a teasing glint appeared in the younger's eyes before he silkily asked, "Need me to kiss it to make it better?"

Flushing ten shades of red, even though he knew that Jaden was only kidding, Yugi cried out, "Don't you dare Ju-Ju or so help me I'll, I'll…!" The amethyst eyed teen trailed off, only to end up fleeing as Jaden lunged, sending the two on a merry chase until they both collapsed exhausted onto the mammoth sized bed, curling around one another to share in the comforting presence that merely being together gave off. Both couldn't help but remember how, in the long months, and years, of painful separation, this had been their only solace, their only chance to be with one another. Yet, without the calming presence of Yusei nearby they couldn't suppress the horrifying memories from when they'd found out just how little time they had left to find one another had become.

Flashback

Their soulrooms, or should they say room, hadn't changed much over the years, yet a darkness permeated the past, hinting at the dangerous path that things could have turned out. Two figures lay curled around one another, tensely waiting for their third and final companion to join them. Both were pale, just bordering the unhealthily so line, and were startlingly thin, though not sickly, at least not anymore. After having been physically reunited Jaden and Yugi had healed somewhat, yet that did nothing to cover the stress from being apart from their Yusei, their Light, had caused.

Finally the far door creaked open as a shadowy figure slipped in, the door closing softly behind him. As he stepped into the light the other two's breath caught in their throats, tears pooling in their expression-filled eyes.

Pale was an understatement on how Yusei looked, his skin making the moon itself look dark and cold in comparison. His skin clung to his cheek bones, a good indication that the ribs would be even worse. Hips jutted out sharply from narrow sides, only adding to the affect. All in all the youngest looked sickly and startlingly weak, making Yugi and Jaden ache as they watched him slowly lower himself down to the bed, a small sigh escaping him. As soon as he was seated the other two wasted no time in latching on, pulling him in between them in a vain attempt to reassure themselves that he was still there. Minutes passed in silence as Jaden and Yugi focused all their energy on their loved one, their missing piece.

Finally Yusei sighed and sent his beloveds a small smile. Some of his color had thankfully returned, though nowhere near enough to ease the worried expressions on the elders' faces. Small, delicate hands reached up and cupped Yugi and Jaden's cheeks as Yusei spoke, his soft voice filling the chamber. "I don't have much time left."

Yugi sharply shook his head as tears slid out of his large eyes as he placed a hand over the one touching his cheek, his distress only growing as he felt the bones clearly even through the skin, "Don't say that Sei-Sei, please! Everything will work out, it has too!"

Jaden too cupped the hand on his cheek before turning his head and placing a gentle kiss to the other's palm, trying to convey all his love before saying, "We WILL be reunited Yusei! Death didn't release us just for you to die on us again, you hear!"

Shaking his head sadly Yusei murmured, voice whisper soft, "Then maybe you should have left me with him."

"NO!" Came the simultaneous cry as the two sat up, dragging the youngest between them. Panicked yet fierce gazes bored into the small form between them as they fiercely defended their decision. Arms wrapped tightly around Yusei's thin frame as the two held on as if showing him that they would never let him go. A sigh once more escaped Yusei's pale lips as he rested his head on Yugi's, feeling the reassuring form of Jaden pressed tight against his back. As one the three laid down once more, every inch of skin touching one another as they clutched their youngest member to them, desperate to prove that Death wouldn't claim him once more. Tears stained Yusei's shirt from both sides as his Shadow and his gentle Darkness cried, fear permeating the room.

Running gentle hands through the fluffy locks Yusei calmly reassured them as best he could, even though here, in their conjoined soulroom, it sounded hollow, mirroring the belief in his plan. "I've only got a little while left Yu-Yu, Ju-Ju. Unlike you two I'm trapped alone in the Satellite, but I have a plan. If it works accordingly I should make it into Neo Domino."

"And if it doesn't…" Yugi asked, amethyst eyes narrowed as he caught the edge of discomfort that lined his other piece's words. A faint blush tinted the other's pale cheeks as he was caught. Looking down Yusei mumbled something that he hoped would be unintelligible, but the harsh, faintly cold tone that answered him put a halt to that notion.

"Just what," Jaden began, eyes glowing golden as he glared at his precious Light, "Did you say? I must have misheard, because I could have sworn you just said you'd be locked up in the Facility."

Fidgeting Yusei did nothing to ease his loved ones' fears as he tried to escape the tight hold they had on him, only to be pulled back sharply against Jaden's chest. With a huff Yusei felt his chin being lifted, forcing him to meet the glowing gaze of Yugi as he glared down at his beloved. Gulping Yusei said haltingly, "Um, that was what I said."

"YUSEI!"

Said teen winced as his ears throbbed at the force behind that one word, coming from two directions. Sliver and blue eyes gazed to the side as he felt himself begin to fade, signaling his strength was running out sooner than normal. Looking up he was able to see as panic overcame Yugi's face as the arms around the ebony-haired teen tightened, trying to hold on. Leaning up Yusei placed a gentle kiss to Yugi's cheek before turning and doing the same to Jaden, cerulean and silver eyes saddened as he said, his voice echoing around the room as he completely faded out, "Let us pray we meet again soon, my beloveds."

And with that Yusei faded out completely, the last time they would feel or see their bonded until a faint message, weeks later, would flash swiftly across their weakened bond, telling them to meet him at the park, causing a cautious hope to arise.

Flashback End

Sighing the two cuddled closer, their worry increasing as they felt the weariness emanating from their beloved. The moment they felt Yusei fall asleep Yugi and Jaden wasted no time in activating their bond, pulling their youngest into the soulroom. As soon as that familiar figure materialized, still asleep, he was pulled between the two elders as they wrapped themselves around him, reveling in the fact that he was no longer so sick, no longer so far away.

Feeling the warmth of their bond thrum lightly the other two soon joined their loved one in sleep, needing the energy to face the emotional turmoil that had occurred on all three. However, they wouldn't face it alone, their bondeds would remain by their sides, helping heal the wounds that careless words had made in these gentle souls.

~O~O~O~

Author's Note: Annnddd there we go! Now we know just how bad the separation really was, yet even more questions have arose, like just what do they mean by Death letting them go? Why? Find out soon!

Yusei: *glaring* I don't know whether to kill you for making me near death and worrying my beloveds, just after killing me, or thank you for not making me die again…

Me: *grins hopefully* Thank me, 'cause if ya kill me, who will finish this story and explain how you survived?

Yugi: She does have a point…

Jaden: *growling* I just want to know why she keeps picking on Sei-Sei!

Me: Eeip! *hides under chair* I've already explained this! I only do it to show how he really needs protecting!

Yusei: I do not!

Yugi & Jaden: YES YOU DO!

Yusei: Eeip! *joins Magician in hiding*

Yusei & Me: PLEASE REVIEW! It might keep Ju & Yu from hurting us!

Jaden: *smirks as eyes turn gold* Oh, we wouldn't hurt you…

Yugi: *eyes glowing amethyst* …but yelling your ears off, well, that's another matter completely…

Yusei & Me: *exchange scared glances* HELP!