Difinity: I'm back with an all new fic!

Otogi: Ah…w-wait! NO!

Difinity: Too bad and you're gonna help me throughout the ENTIRE fic!

Otogi: NO! I will not stand for this!!

Difinity: That's why I got this SPECIAL torture item just for you! *holds up Obliterating Dice Mallet*

Otogi: (OO;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;) NO!

Difinity: Then shut up and say the disclaimer please!

Otogi: *sweatdrop* Uh….D-D-Difinity doesn't own YuGiOh, j-just the idea for the story!

Difinity: Thank you, Otogi-chan!

Otogi: Sure! JUST GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!!!! *points to Obliterating Dice Mallet*

Difinity: ^________^ Hey! It worked!

Otogi: What? *not paying attention*

Difinity: Nothing.

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Dark Rose Maiden

Chapter 1

By: Difinity

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"Aibou…aibou…wake up!" A voice called, waking Yugi from his deep, sound slumber. Yugi felt a hand shake his shoulder and his head wobbled from side to side across his pillow. He moaned and yawned as he struggled to open his tired eyes. Again the voice continued to nag.

" Aibou!" the voice said, somewhat irritated. " You'll be late for school now wake up!" Yami sighed heavily. There was no waking Yugi the gentle way. A sly grin suddenly appeared on Yami's face as he found the perfect way to wake his sleeping aibou. Knowing that Yugi hated being kissed while he was asleep, Yami leaned forward and kissed his aibou on his cheek. Yugi's eyes flew open as he shot up, sitting up on his bed.

" Ugh! Yami!" Yugi said, while wiping his cheek. " You know how much I hate that!" Yami chuckled as he looked at his aibou. Yugi glared at Yami, who's eyes twinkled. Seeing the expression on his aibou's face caused Yami to laugh. Yugi flapped out the blankets and huffed at his Yami's immature actions. Yami wiped his eyes and smiled down kindly at his irritated aibou.

" Okay, okay, Yugi," Yami said in defense. " Now get up and get ready. I want to walk you to school since it's so darn windy outside." Yugi groaned.

" Again? But there's been nothing BUT wind this week!" Yugi complained. (A/N: Gah..I know. There's been A LOT of wind here where I live. I won't let me sleep!) Yami sighed at his aibou. He shook his head as he looked out the window. The trees rustled and swayed in the direction of the beating wind. The tree branches pounded against the walls, making a slight rumbling sound ripple throughout the room. Yami went into deep thought, and was completely unaware that Yugi was looking at him with pure curiosity.

" Yami?" Yugi asked, pulling Yami from his trance. Yami blushed and smiled. He walked out the door, but poked his head back in.

" Hurry, hurry, Yugi. You're gonna be late!"

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" Bye Grandpa!" Yugi called out to his grandfather as he stepped out the door. Grandpa waved at Yugi and Yami. Yugi closed the door behind him and his dark and stepped out into the brutal autumn wind. His hair blew back, and his bangs blinded his view. The wind pressed both of them back, causing walking to become difficult.

" I hate the wind!" Yugi said above the roar of the air. " I can't stand it! And…MY HAIR IS GETTING MESSED UP!" Yami, despite the harsh wind, smiled at his complaining aibou. He placed his hand above his forehead, trying to get a clear view of the sidewalk. The two boys continued to walk down the street when a loud voice called to them from the other side of the street.

" Yami! Wait for me!" Tea Gardener waved from the other side, smiling brightly. She was at the corner, waiting for the traffic light, and she stood, hoping that Yami would stay and wait for her. She fixed her hair, and rolled up her skirt higher than it already was, hoping to get Yami's FULL attention. She dusted herself off and continued to smile seductively.

Yami saw this rolled his eyes and continued to walk with Yugi to school. Tea saw Yami walking, and placed her hands on her hips.

" Yami!" she yelled annoyingly. " Wait up!" Yami ignored her and saw Yugi's face was covered with shadows. He looked sadly at his aibou, and glared angrily at Tea. Weeks before, Tea had broken up with Yugi. She began to date Yugi in order to hang around Yami more often. But Tea soon noticed that Yami began to act shy and nervous around Joey's little sister, Serenity. Seeing as how Yami never paid any attention to her or acknowledged that she was alive, she broke up with Yugi, her hopes of having Yami, destroyed.

Joey and Serenity would come over to the Game Shop, and while Yugi and Joey dueled, Yami and Serenity would usually either watch or sit outside and talk. Obviously, from the start, Yami thought of Serenity as very beautiful, but over time, he began to KNOW her, and soon enough, he was head-over-heels for Serenity, Joey's only little sister.

'Oh! That's so…argh!' Tea scowled in her mind. 'Dumb Yugi had to go and ruin everything.' Finally, the light turned, and Tea ran across the crosswalk, in hopes of catching Yami.

Yami saw her running towards them and motioned Yugi to walk faster. Yugi saw and nodded. Soon enough, the two boys were practically running away from Tea.

Finally, they both arrived at school. Yugi and Yami collapsed on a bench, gasping for air.

" Did…we..get..a-w-way?" Yugi panted. Yami nodded while breathing hard.

" I…..think…so….," Yami breathed. He searched the area. " But…we..ought to..get…out..of here now, or else..once she finds us..or me, she'll never leave!" Yugi's expression turned to one of sadness and Yami smiled kindly at his sad light. He patted Yugi's knee gently. Yugi grinned up at his dark, who returned his smile.

Side by side, they both walked quickly into the school building.

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" Oh man, I thought school would neva end!" Joey sighed once he, Yugi and Yami exited the building.

" Joey, school isn't THAT bad," Yami replied. Joey snorted.

" Yeah, yeah. But that's cuz you ENJOY being an office-aid. They do nothin'!" Joey complained, striking down any hopes of a come back for Yami. Yugi laughed at his two friends. Yami huffed and began munching on a granola bar.

" Yo Yug," Joey said, " I'll meet up with ya at the Game Shop. I gotta go pick up Serenity from school right now." At the sound of Serenity's name, Yami nearly choked on his granola bar. He pulled it out and coughed. Yugi laughed at him, while Joey blinked.

" What's with him?" Joey asked.

" N-nothing. I'll meet you at the Game Shop later, Joey," Yugi laughed. Yami made a face, crossed his arms over his chest and marched to the Game Shop. Yugi smiled at Yami's immaturity. Joey nodded and waved goodbye to his friend as he jogged over to pick up his sister.

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" Hey Yugi," Joey greeted as he walked into the Game Shop.

" Hey Joey. Hi Serenity!" Yugi said cheerfully as Joey and Serenity walked into the store. Serenity smiled at Yugi, and then noticeably looked around the room. She looked a bit confused.

" Hi Yugi. Uh…is..um..Y-Yami here?" she asked shyly. Joey grinned at his sister and winked at Yugi, who gave Joey a knowing wink as well. Yugi smiled at Serenity.

" Yo Yami!" Joey called. " Your girl-oof!" Serenity elbowed Joey in the gut. Joey grabbed his side and winced at the impact mark. " That's gonna leave a bruise sis!" Serenity shrugged. Yami suddenly popped out of nowhere and walked into the room. Serenity blushed as she looked at him. Yami wore black leather pants that stuck to his perfect frame. He wore a black leather sleeveless shirt with his usual neck buckle. A band was wrapped around his arm, near his shoulder. His dark boots gleamed in the bright sunlight. The Millennium Puzzle hung on a silver chain around his neck. He blushed as he grinned at Serenity. She stepped forward and smiled brightly.

Joey grinned widely as he looked at the two. Yugi joined in the grinning as he saw Yami and Serenity walk out back. Yugi sighed and he and Joey soon set up the mat, and started to duel.

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" Bye Joey!" Yugi waved goodbye to his friend. Joey waved back.

" Bye Yug, bye Yami!" Joey called out. Serenity's eyes were bright and full of radiance. She waved.

" G'bye Yami! Bye Yugi!" she said. Joey and Serenity began to walk home and Yugi leaned against the doorway watching them leave until he couldn't see them anymore. Yami was upstairs in Yugi's room. He glanced out the window, his eyes trailing over to Serenity. Something caught his eye. A mysterious figure peered out of nowhere and was staring in the Game Shop's direction. He leaned in closer to see the figure staring at Yugi. He looked at Yugi, and then at the figure. It's pure black eyes were staring in his direction and their gazes locked into place. Yami blinked, and then suddenly, the figure was gone.

Difinity: Yeah yeah, I know. The first chapter wasn't very good and it really didn't seem to have anything to do with the actual storyline, but it WILL improve!

Otogi: Suuuuuuuuuuuuuure it will.

Difinity: Grrrrrrrrrr….!!!!

Otogi: Eep. Uh….r+r please!!!! SAVE MEEEEEEE!!!