SS-I kno you guys want to know just what Yami's plan is right? Well then, let's get on with it. DISCLAIMER: I don't own YGO, so let's GO!
Last Time
~Joey just caught the train back to Japan, Tristan and Ri met up with Ryou and his father, then (finally) flew out of Australia, and Mokuba, Mai, and Kaiba had boarded a plane back home. Meanwhile, Yami kept his distance from Yugi, as Kelina (Up in Heaven) closed off the windows to the human world.
Tym-Now that all the formalities are over...LET US BEGIN!!!!!
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Angels Watching Over Me
Chapter 13
****Nite time, Yugi/Alan's room****
After a boring afternoon, Yugi retired to his comfortable bed and resumed his work with the puzzle. It was more or less half way built, and he saw that it began to form a pyramid. The thought of seeing the completed product encouraged the child to work faster, hoping that he would finish it before Ryou came back.
As he was adding more pieces to the puzzle, he began to reminisce. After Yami had left, Yugi spent some time in his bed, then went downstairs to help put up the tree (There's your Christmas!). It was already up, but it was as plain as day. Most of the kids, including Yugi, were busy putting up lights, ornaments, and other decorations. Meanwhile, Tea and the other volunteers, except Yami, were working out the bugs with the circuits, and setting up 'Secret Santa' (Pick a name, get that person a gift). However, instead of picking names, the kids picked out an ornament. Each one was a distinct symbol (Dove, star, doggy, birdie, etc.), and once you pick one, you find the matching gift under the tree. Yugi helped out with that too, it was Tea's job, but she was too busy. So he took it upon himself to wrap some of the gifts.
Actually, there was another motive to this volunteer work. Yugi had hoped that if he pitched in, he might see and talk to Yami. He assumed that that was what Yami had left to do, help out with the tree. However, he was wrong. There was so sign of Yami anywhere, even the other volunteers hadn't seen him when he had asked. So when Yugi finished, he took a long walk, scanning the floors, looking for his friend. But after multiple minutes of searching, Yugi, with a defeated look on his face, heading back to his room.
Now he was adding more pieces, hoping that finishing the puzzle would lift his spirits. Only, the more he worked on it, the more complicated it seem to get. Now he had to turn every section a couple times before fitting it in, or discovering that it couldn't work. Soon, he got frustrated, and tossed the uncompleted pyramid into his drawer. Then he fell into his pillow, letting his hair meet the feather soft lining, and closed his eyes.
It was pretty dark out, and he had already eaten dinner, so he considered this a fine time to get some shut-eye. And since he didn't expect to talk to Yami tonite, nothing stopped him from flying into his dreams. Nothing, until gentle footsteps were heard, getting louder and louder, heading towards his bedside. Yugi kept his eyes closed, waiting to see who had disturbed him. *sigh* He heard a soft sigh, then felt a hand brush over his hair. His mom would always give him a kiss, and his Granpa would tighten the covers, practically trapping his grandson in the blankets. Sooooo, after ruling out those two, he figured that it could only be one other person.
"Yami?" His eyes were still shut, and the footsteps didn't go away, he heard the chair scratch against the floor, and someone sitting down in it.
"Yes, it's me. Good evening Yugi." Yugi opened his eyes to see Yami's ruby ones, then averted his gaze, and sat up. Yami continued. "I'm sorry that I couldn't see you today, I had some 'things' to take care of." Yugi looked back into his eyes, and saw that he was truly sorry. He quickly forgave Yami in his mind, smiled, and perked up to his usual self.
"It's ok, I was busy too."
"Really? What were you doing?" Yugi told Yami about the tree, wrapping the presents, and about the 'Secret Santa' gig. He sorta rushed through it though, because Yami told him that he'd explain why he wasn't around lately. Yugi was very anxious, and a little apprehensive when Yami started talking. But after the whole thing (Hearing what Yami said, and seeing what Yami showed him), he wondered why he was sooo worried.
(A/N: Just so that no one is confused, we're gonna flashback right to when Yami tells Yugi why he was gone. 'But after the whole thing (Hearing what Yami said, and seeing what Yami showed him), he wondered why he was sooo worried.' That sentence should be after this flashback, but then it wouldn't make much sense. Many sorries if it's confusing!!! It's late at night and I can't think of anything else!!!!)
~$^Flashback^$~
"So what were you doing all that time Yami?"
"Well, I was avoiding you." He didn't want to see the expression on Yugi's face, but let me tell you, it was shocked, saddened, and confused. "Let me explain, I was avoiding you because if I saw you before tonite, before now, I would never have seen you again." There was another shocked/confused look on Yugi's face, but he continued. "I think I better show you instead. It'll make things a lot clearer." He got up, headed towards the door, and motioned Yugi to follow. He did, and when they were out in the hall, Yami handed him a blindfold. Yugi reluctantly took it.
"What's this for?"
"Just put it on, this is going to be a surprise."
"Ok." As soon as Yugi tied it around his head, Yami picked him up (Not baby-style, more like thank you for rescuing me-style, k?) and walked down to the end of the hall until he was in front of the window that overlooked the garden. "What's going on Yami?"
"Just relax, this will be fun. Don't be afraid, ok?"
"K, I'm not afraid."
"All right, hold on." Even though Yugi didn't quite understand, he held onto Yami's shirt, and stayed close. Yami then withdrew his wings, and phased through the wall. In seconds they were off, sailing through the nite sky in near silence. Yugi felt gusts of wind against his face, and tightened his grip. Everything was confusing; he had no clue what was going on, where Yami was taking him, or if they were even in the hospital anymore. After a few more seconds, when they were high enough to overlook most of the town, Yami talked to Yugi. "Yugi, it's all right. You don't have to hold on so tightly."
"Sorry, but it's just a reflex. I mean, it feels like were flying or something...what's going on? Where are we?"
"Why don't you take off the blindfold and find out." Yugi slowly let go of his shirt, and carefully lifted the cloth. He must have blinked fifty times before believing what he saw. The town, which just looked like lots of little lights, was below them. And they were so high up, that it looked like he could touch the moon. Then he turned to Yami, no longer wearing the over-sized white shirt, well, his t-shirt was still white, but now it had a pair of golden wings on the sleeves. And his blue jeans were now a pair of loose, white pants. But, his clothes were the last thing on Yugi's mind. Besides the new clothes, and the fact that they were hundreds of feet in the air, Yugi noticed one more thing...Yami was now sporting a pair of silver-white wings.
"Uh...uh..um. Wha...what....where...how?!?!?" Yugi couldn't even form a complete sentence. He was in a state of shock, but at least he wasn't panicking, which was how Yami thought he was going to react. As he looked back and forth from Yami to the town, the angel began to speak.
"Yugi, I know this is confusing...but you have to let me explain."
"Uh...uh....uh huh."
"Just hold on a second, be very quiet." Yugi obeyed, he wasn't sure what was going to happen, so he just listened. Yami closed his yes, and turned his head up, as if he was waiting or listening for something... someone. After a few seconds, he opened his eyes and smiled at his charge.
"Ok, it's all right." Yugi stared, confusion filled his amethyst eyes. "Why don't we go back to the hospital." Yugi managed to nod, finally accepting the situation. Yami was about to fold his wings and go into a dive, but then he realized that that might scare Yugi. And that was the last thing he wanted to do to him right now. So he leaned forward, holding Yugi close, and started his descent.
It took longer because they didn't take the direct approach, but they did reach their destination. Upon seeing the hospital, Yami thought twice, and decided to go to the garden instead. He maneuvered his way to that same path, and landed. Yugi stood up, and waited for Yami to speak first.
"Yugi, please don't be afraid of me. I know it's a lot to take in, but give me a minute. Everything will be clear in a couple minutes."
"I'm not scared, I mean...it's still you, right?"
"Yea, it's still me. Why don't we sit?"
"Kay." They both sat down on the stone bench, and turned to face each other.
"Well, first of all, my name is Yami, and I'm an angel."
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(A/N: Thought I was gonna end it there? No way!!! I'd want to know what's gonna happen if I were a reader. There's s'more so enjoy! Keep goin'!!!! And major sorries if this flashback thingy is confusing…it's late! Cut me some slack!)
"An angel? A REAL angel?!?"
"Ya, an angel, or a cherub, heavenly/celestial spirit, seraph, archangel, spirit...whichever. I prefer guardian, doesn't sound like you're dead."
"You're dead?"
"In a sense. I know you can see, hear, touch me, but that's because I'm visible. Most of the time, when I'm watching over you, I'm invisible, I can phase through walls and stuff-"
"Watch over me? For how long?"
"Mmmm, a few days. This is my longest assignment in a really long time, usually, someone else would have taken over by now."
"Who sends you on these assignments?"
"Yanazi, he's the...head elder. The big guy, oh...but not God. I guess you could call him...the senior manager of angels." Explaining everything to Yugi wasn't easy, but after an hour or so, and lots of questions from Yugi, Yami finally got to the important part. "That's why I couldn't see you today Yugi, I had to give Kelina time to make a distraction, so that the elders wouldn't know about this little rendezvous. And I had to tell you this tonite because I was...am, going to finish healing you."
"But doesn't that mean that you'll...you'll, go away??" Yami slowly nodded, and Yugi looked down. Yami didn't have to follow his gaze to know that he was trying to hold back tears, so he continued.
"I wasn't meant to stay here, with you. Angels don't stay with one charge, they get an assignment, finish it, and return. I wasn't even suppose to talk to you, let alone let you see me. But I guess that was my fault, I messed up, sorry." Yugi looked up, wiped his eyes with his sleeve then spoke.
"But, I think it's better this way. I-I don't like the fact that you're leaving, but I'm glad that I got to know you. Got to talk to you all those nights too. It meant a lot to me, you kept me company, and helped me realize that I had to give Kazen a chance. I don't know what I would have done without you."
"Then I guess I did something right, maybe I'm not so bad at this afterall."
"'Course not. So, when do you have to leave?"
"As soon as I finish healing your leg. Then Kel will come down and get me."
"Can't you...not heal it?"
"No, I've already prolonged this mission, Yanazi will get suspicious... if he isn't already." Yami turned to look up into the sky. "It isn't safe, I probably only have an hour left or so."
"Oh." They sat there in silence for a while, but that was fine. No words needed to be said, for they knew what the other was feeling, saddeness.
"I think I should bring you back to the room now." Yugi looked at him. "I don't have to heal you yet, but it's getting cold." He stood up, and Yugi did the same. "Come on, we better go." Yugi nodded, then walked up to his friend, and wrapped his arms around his neck. Yami put his arms around his waist, and flapped his wings twice. Soon they were up in the air, and flew towards the hospital wall. He phased through the same wall, and floated down the hall. Then he entered Yugi's room, and landed. Yugi let go, and Yami motioned him to get back in bed. They were in the same spots as they were before when Yugi spoke up.
~$^End flashback^$~ (Probably forgot this was a flashback, huh?)
After Yami said everything that had to be said, they continued with the conversation.
"Now what?"
"Now, I heal you."
"Already? I thought we had more time."
"Believe me Yugi, it's better if we get this over with as soon as possible." He got up. "It'll make things a lot easier." Yugi nodded, and Yami hugged him one last time. He could feel Yugi's arms tightening, not wanting to let go, but after what seemed like an eternity (Which was actually only a couple seconds), he slowly loosened his grip, and Yami pulled away. He smiled, and ruffled his hair one more time before walking over to his cast. Yami put his hands over the wound, and white light surrounded Yugi's leg. Yugi sat there in awe as the little pain that remained disappeared, and as the light vanished, Yami lowered his hands.
Suddenly, a cold gust of wind blew the window open, and Yugi pulled up his covers from the chill. Yami looked down, knowing what was coming, and he turned to Yugi. "She's comin now."
"Who? Who's coming Yami?"
"Why, me a'course!" Yami seemed to shudder at the voice, and shook his head a couple times. "Hey there Yam! I guess you Finally finished your job." She put her hands behind her back and stepped up to Yami. "Well, let's go-" When Kelina saw Yugi behind his covers, she jumped in excitement. "Oh! Your lil charge is awake!" She rushed over to his bedside and looked at him the way someone would look at a baby. "Hi there sugar, how're you feelin'?" Yugi blinked a couple times before speaking.
"H-hi. I-I-I guess I'm ok."
"Kel, stop freaking him out."
"Oh, hush up you. I did what you wanted didn't I? Distracted the elders so that you could tell him who you Really are. Why, I think you should be thankin' me right 'bout now Yam." She waltzed over to her fellow angel and put her hands on her hips. "Look, I still gotta find Harlon before the elders do, so would you mind making this 'see ya'll later' thing quick?"
"Kel! This is important!"
"Ya!" Both Yami and Kelina looked over to Yugi, who finally spoke up. "It's hard saying good-bye to a friend! It's not something you can rush!"
"What's all this 'bout rush and good-bye? I mean, you guys are talkin' like you're on the Titanic or somethin'." She walked back to Yugi and snapped her fingers and a faint image of the Gemini symbol appeared. "Look here, sugar. I believe that you two share something special, you're connected, just like Gemini. Twins, not only do you guys look-a-like, but you'll never be separated. Or at least, not at heart (Major corniness/fluff, but go with me here). Maybe you won't be able to see each other, but you don't have to see each other to talk." The image disappeared as Kelina grabbed Yami and pulled him over. "See here, *holds up one of his wings* wings, and here *points to the top of his head* a halo- wait a min. Yam, where's your halo?"
"It's still there."
"Oh, for goodness sake, *ruffles his hair, halo pops up* here, a halo. You see what I'm saying honey?" Yugi shook his head. *sigh* "Yam here, is a certified, bone-fied angel! Haven't you eva prayed to an angel?" This time, Yugi nodded, and he seemed to understand. "Then you know that Yam will hear you, that he'll still be there for you." She walked back to Yugi's bedside, and looked at him. "Don't worry, Yugi, you guys will always be tagetha. *looks over to Yami* That is, as long as Yanazi doesn't give him anotha mission and push him outta heaven." Yami gave her a 'I'm going to kill you' glare as soon as he heard Yugi giggling. Kelina tried to sound shocked as she continued. "Oh! Didn't you tell Yugi 'bout your 'unique' arrival? Well, I'll be more than happy to tell ya-" Yami quickly grabbed her by the waist and covered her mouth with his hand before she could continue.
"I don't think we've got time for That Kel." She kicked him in the shin, causing him to let go. As he massaged his leg, she finished.
"Anyway, as I was sayin' before I was so rudely interrupted, you guys are still connected since he got attached to you." She brought her hand up to his cheeck and gently brushed it. "So you don't hafta worry your cute lil head 'bout it, k?"
"Ok."
"Atta boy." She gently kissed his forehead and walked back to the window. "Howeva, Yam does hafta go now, so, I'll give you guys a minute."
"Thanks Kel." Yami walked back to his bedside, they had one last embrace before he returned to the window. "Bye Yugi."
"You mean, see you later, Yami." Smiles were exchanged, while Kel rolled her eyes.
"My goodness, the mushiness in this room is makin' me sick, so I'm gonna go now." She waved at Yugi. "See ya sugar! And if I eva get you as a charge, I'll be sure to let you know that he says 'hi'." With that, she took off, now Yami had to say his good-bye.
"Well, I guess I'll-I'll-"
"See you later."
"Yes, see you soon Yugi."
"Bye, Yami." Yami sadfully (A/N: One of my own vocab. words) turned around, spread his wings, and jumped out the window. As soon as he left, Yugi sprang out of bed and rushed to the window. He saw Yami chasing Kelina across the sky, trying to catch up to her. She eventually gave in and they flew back together, out into the dark cosmos, on their way home. When Yugi couldn't see him anymore, he sighed, closed the window, and looked back to the room. He was about to return to his bed when he noticed his roommate. "Now how did Alan sleep through that?"
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SS-And that's the good-bye I mean, the see ya later scene/chapter. But...you don't have to worry, because as most of you guys have guessed, Yugi hasn't seen the last of Yami. However, if I wrote out everything right, you might not "see" much of him next chapter. We'll see how things play out.
Tym-Let's not bore them with details, let's end this on a happy note: New episodes of Digimon Frontier air this week!!!!!! Probably/hopefully ALLLL week!!! YEA!!!!!
SS-Tym! These people are YGO fans! *sigh* Anywayz...Sweet Dweams! Now I got to go set the VCR to record the new episodes of Digimon Frontier! *runs past Tym, out of the room, to the VCR* _ _*
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Tym- Guess I'll close this one up. Ashes ta Ashes Digidudes! *runs after SS*