QoH: Hey yall! My writer's block is GONE, with the help of some certain things that I bought just tonight! ^_^
Yami: *raises an eyebrow* And what, if I may ask, would those things be?
QoH: *grins happily* The 1st & 2nd volumes of the YGO series (3 eps each ^_^), not to mention the Yu-Gi-Oh!: Music to Duel By CD (which I happen to be listenin to as I write this ^_~) Didn't even know they HAD that out (at least in an english version), and to find it in KMART, of all places! YGO must REALLY be catchin on if one can find it THERE! lol neways, this CD KICKS BUTT!!!!!!!!! lol You get the insert songs you hear on the show (but longer than what the TV does) and others they didnt do! It's WICKED COOL!!!!!!!!!!!
Yami: *eyes narrow* Why don't you cease your incessant prattling and let them read the story?
QoH: Oh, *sighs* all right, if you insist....
Yugi: I still hate you though....*sulks*
QoH: *looks a bit insulted* I didn't say you would never see her again, now did I? Whatcha take me for?
Chapter 6: Return Of A Wise Cabbie
Yugi's knees trembled and hit the floor. She's really gone. This litany echoed within his dazed brain, pushing everything else out. His friends instantly gathered around and helped him back to the chairs.
"It'll be okay, Yugi," Bakura patted his back comfortingly, but received no response.
"Uh-oh, guys," Joey sighed, waving his hand in front of Yugi's face, "he's gone space-cadet on us again."
"Yeah," Tristan picked up one of Yugi's hands and dropped it, "Just like after Kaiba and Yugi's duel," he looked out the window, remembering, "and Tea snapped him out-oof!" He rubbed his side where Bakura had elbowed him in the ribs, "All right, point taken. So, now what?"
"Well," Joey stood up, "we need to get outside if we're going to get that ride," he jerked his thumb toward Yugi, who seemed to be doing his best impression of a zombie, "Somebody wanna help me with him? I don't think he's gonna walk very far on his own."
"What do you have in mind, Joey?" Bakura wondered, looking between the two.
"He's really too big to carry in my arms," Joey replied, studying his zoned-out friend, then kneeling down, "so I'm gonna hafta do this piggy-back style. Only problem is, I can't get him up there by myself."
"Good idea," Tristan said, "just as long as you let me take him part of the way. It's a long walk."
Between the two of them, Bakura and Tristan mananged to get Yugi onto Joey's back before he stood up. "Ok, I think that'll do it. Though, someone might want to walk behind us in case he falls back. His grip is practically non-existant here. I'll walk as hunched over as I can, but I can only do so much."
Bakura nodded grimly, "I'll do it." He placed his hand on Yugi's back, where he would feel if he started to slip. They started for the exit, earning some odd looks from passerby. It took them much longer to get outside then it had to find the gate, probably because Joey and Tristan switched off a few times.
Gary, who'd been leaning against his door, straightened in concern when he saw Tristan holding the door open for Joey and Bakura, then coming through himself. Frowning, he walked over to them, "What's wrong with him?"
Joey stooped down again, and Bakura and Tristan steadied Yugi on the ground when he slid off. Joey stood, rubbing his back, "We're guessing that Tea's leaving took more out of him than anticipated."
"Hm," Gary crouched in front of Yugi and searched the sightless violet eyes. He glanced up at the others, "Can he hear us, do you think?"
"We're not entirely sure," Bakura answered, crossing his arms, "but we think so. This happened once before."
"Do you know how he came out of it?"
Joey looked back the way they'd come, "Well, not really, but we have a vague idea."
Gary nodded intently, the message clear to him, his gaze switching back to Yugi, "I don't know whether you can hear me or not, kiddo, but I'm going to try this anyway. You can't stay in your own little world forever, thinking that'll keep the pain away."
No response.
Undaunted, he continued, "Your friends are rather worried out here, you know."
Still nothing.
Faint irritation flitted across his face, "Do you really think everything's hopeless because she's gone?"
This made Yugi's eye twitch slightly.
Encouraged, he put his hand on Yugi's shoulder and shook him a little, "Did you forget what I told you? You can't give up and think she'll be in New York forever. That way leads to madness, and from the looks of things, you're well on your way there. So, you've got to bring yourself out of this if you ever want to see her again, all right?"
This seemed to work, as Yugi blinked slowly and evidently came back to reality, looking around at them all.
"Glad to have you back, man." Joey beamed and slapped him on the back.
"Uh, thanks," Yugi was extremely embarrassed, "Pretty silly of me to go off the deep end on you guys like that, huh?"
Gary grinned, shaking his head as he stood up, "Just a little bit, but it's understandable. Come on, let's get going before my boss starts wondering where I am." They all laughed and got in the cab.
Yugi: HEY! Why aren't you typing anymore?!
QoH: *stretches* Cuz I've been sitting here too long, and I'm tired.
Yugi: You've been working on that thing for only...*looks at the clock*
QoH: Hours. Seven, in fact, thank you very much.
Yami: *folds his arms and smirks as he leans against the wall* Tell me, why is this taking you so long?
QoH: *stands up furiously* I'd like to see you try it! It's hard sometimes, especially when you're fairly new to it! I've only been doing this for a couple years now, you know!
Yami: So, our "fates" are in the hands of a rookie. *rolls his eyes* Wonderful.
QoH: *struggles to maintain her serenity* Care to say that again.....?
Yami: Er.... *gulps*
Yugi: _ Uh... we might wanna run now...
Yami: Good idea. *both leave fire trails in their haste*
QoH: There. *sighs in relief after she puts out the fire* Maybe I can get some rest now...