Epilogue

            As the crackling of electricity drowned his enemy's cries out, Jounouchi looked away from Norman's charred body and went to the cage where Yugi was.  An electronic lock released from it and opened the cage door.  Needless to say, Jounouchi rushed to his best friend.

            "Yugi…  Yugi…" he said cradling his head in his arm. 

            There was no response.

            "No…  He can't be…"

            Jounouchi put his ear to the shorter teenager's mouth and heard light breathing. 

            "Thank goodness," the other Yugi said.

            "We've got to get him out of here," Jounouchi said picking him up, "Now, how are we going to…?"

            Just as he said that, the blast doors opened up, and Grandpa rushed in upon seeing his grandson in his best friend's arms.

            "Yugi!" he shouted as he went to Jounouchi, "Is he ok?"

            "He's knocked out, but I think he will be fine," he answered.

            "I think you should let the physician on my jet determine that," Seto replied, "Mokuba has contacted my branch here, they have arrived just outside the caver entrance.  Since Mokuba has control of the doors, he has lowered the slab keeping us in here."

            "We better get out of here then," Grandpa said.

Jounouchi sat down next to Grandpa with Yugi on his and Grandpa's lap.  They had seen some of Kaiba's men go into the cave and come out again to there own vehicles.  Finally, Seto got into the passenger seat of the vehicle they were in.  As he ordered the driver to get back to the city, his pin began to blink.

            "Niisama," Mokuba said, "Should I contact the authorities?"

            "No, Mokuba," he answered, "I've taken care of this little matter."

            He took out a remote and pushed a button.  Grandpa and Jounouchi heard a small explosion behind them.  Looking back, they saw the cave collapsed.

            "What was that for?" Jounouchi asked.

            "I don't think you want to be connected to this incident, so I made sure no one can connect it back to you, Motou-sama, or Kaiba Corporation.  Besides, I needed to find some way to get ride of some of my stepfather's old explosives."

            They drove off back into the city and started their way back home.

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            Yugi packed up his books for the day, as the last bell had rung indicated the end of the school day.  He adjusted his Millennium Puzzle around his neck and got up.  It had been two days since his grandfather, Kaiba, and Jounouchi had rescued him from the madman who called himself Norman.  Since then, he just rested.  It was the end of his first day back, but he had not seen Jounouchi. 

            "Yugi," he heard a female voice behind him, "It's good to have you back."

            "Oye.  You've told him that all day, Anzu."

            He turned around to see Honda and Anzu. 

            "Thanks for inquiring, guys," he gratefully said.

            "So," Honda continued, "How was America like?"

            "Honda!" Anzu protested he question.

            "I'm kidding, I'm kidding.  I just want to cheer the guy up."

            "Huuu…  Baka."

            "Thank anyway, Honda," Yugi said, "You guys haven't heard from Jounouchi?  I haven't really been out of the house since I got back."

            "Nah, he probably over slept," Honda answered, "The lucky guy.  He gets a perfect excuse, because the school thinks the emergency was something in his family."

            "That reminds me," Anzu said, "Kaiba-kun isn't here today."

            "He probably thinks it would be weird with me here."

            "Why?"

            "It's probably just him."

            Honda sighed and said, "Everyone gets to skip class, except me…"

            The three talked for a few more minutes before they started towards the outside of the school.  After they went there separate ways to go home, Yugi began to take his way home.

            "Aibou," the other Yugi said, "I haven't been able to give my apologies."

            "For what?"

            "I wasn't there when you need me."

            "Yes you were.  You told me you supported Jounouchi when you were trying to rescue me."

            "I know, but I really can't get it out of my mind that I could have prevented this."

            "What happened then just happened, other me.  Nothing can change that now.  The only thing I really care about is your determination to be there when Jounouchi needed you."

            "…Thank you aibou.  I think the time for my memory is at hand, and this event has proven I will have those who will support me in my hour of need as well."

            "Em," Yugi replied as he turned into a corner to see Jounouchi, "Jounouchi-kun!"

            "Yugi…"

            Jounouchi pushed himself off of the leaning position he had on the wall as Yugi jogged to him.

            "How are you, Yugi?" he asked.

"Great.  Uh, why did you over sleep today?"

            "I must have really been worn out after going two days of school after that little ordeal."

            "Thank you, Jounouch-kun," he said, "You risked your life for me."

            "Nothing you wouldn't have done.  You've done it before for me."

            After a brief laugh, they smiled at each other. 

"Oh yeah," Jounouchi said digging in his pocket, "I found these in my deck as I was waiting here.  I must have missed them where I separated our decks after we got back."

            Yugi took the cards and looked at them. 

            He replied, "I knew something was odd about it when I picked it up.  I don't know how to thank you…"

After about a minute, Jounouchi knew that was all the thanks he needed from him, though there was no reason not to show he was insensible.

            "Want a burger, Yugi?"

            "Sure."

The End

A/N:  Well, there you go.  I hope you enjoyed my story, and (as in all of my stories) I would like to thank all of you who reviewed this.  It is very much appreciated.  Ciao.