Warning: This is a death fic.~.~; If you don't like this sorta stuff leave now. This story may contain spoilers.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or it's characters. ~.~;
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Yuugi breathed in deeply and let out a sigh of contentment, ignoring Jounouchi's endless talking. He'd never thought he'd feel like this, but school was actually a pleasure now. He had friends, a home, more than passable grades, and his grandpa back. It was nice this way, with everything peaceful.
Without warning, a shadow fell over the four friends. Yuugi looked up…and up…and up…straight into an unpleasant grinning face. Everything about the newcomer read bully.
"So, little Yuugi, you're a duelist now. I've watched." He flashed his glance over Jounouchi and Honda, causing them both to cringe.
"This is just what I wanted, even if you've got friends with you. If you're so great, let's see how you deal with fists."
Yuugi glared back at the bully without blinking, even though he had to look up approximately four feet, ignoring Jounouchi's mutter of,
"Sheesh, Yuugi, you just seem to be a bully magnet."
The millennium puzzle hung around his neck, waiting, should he have to put on a few more inches all the sudden. The bully took a few slow, pounding steps towards them. Yuugi waited no longer. Letting his consciousness focus on the weight around his neck, he slipped into his Yami. Yu…Gi- His transformation was cut off abruptly as a heavy fist slammed into his stomach. Jounouchi and Honda rushed forward, but in their hurry failed to see the lighting-fast attacks aimed at them. Both fell, conscious, but out of commission. Anzu gasped in horror and tried to help them up. The bully ignored her and fixed his gaze on Yuugi.
"Well, small one, you're not so impressive now." He raised his foot for a crushing kick as Yuugi tried to struggle to his feet.
"STOP."
Everyone froze at the authority in the voice. All gazes turned to the source. Standing on the steps of the nearest building was a girl. She wore the normal school uniform, marking her as one of Yuugi's classmates, had dark brown skin, and straight black hair that fell just below her shoulders. Even if she was barely taller than Yuugi, something about her radiated power. He glaring gaze not wavering from the bully, she slowly walked towards the hapless group.
"Leave them alone," she said.
Her voice was soft, yet strong at the same time. The bully seemed to have recovered by then, and he sneered as she bent over Yuugi.
"Why should I listen to a shrimp like you?"
She straightened as soon as Yuugi was sitting up, but said nothing.
"You wanna move outta my way, or are you gonna make me move you?" He cracked his knuckles to make his point.
She slowly shook her head. Suddenly, the power Yuugi had sensed flowing from her increased dramatically. She spread her hands slightly, the way he did when he transformed, and a familiar eye-like symbol glowed on her palms. There was a shattering, cracking sound, and the bully crumpled. Yuugi stared in shock. He knew a mind crush when he saw one. He had, after all, used it on Seto Kaiba's evil side and on several other necessary occasions.