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DISCLAMIER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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.............. private thoughts.

Countdown

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YAMI'S POV
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It's hard to believe, it was all coming down to this. How can it end this way? Why does he have to suffer? Why do I have to suffer? This just isn't right. Someone like him doesn't deserve such a cruel fate. I should be able to stop this, yet I am powerless. Everything that I have ever learned and gained means nothing against time. And that was now the only thing that was keeping the one person I cared about more then anything from death's door. The frustration grows within me. I want to scream and thrash out in rage. Yet I can not. I stand here, next to him, looking down at his frail body showing no emotions on the outside while I am being torn apart on the inside. I have failed him. I have have failed to protect my hikari. And now he will suffer because of me. Yugi, please forgive me. I could not fulfill my promise to always protect and be there for you.

I barely hear the other voices in the room. I almost forgot I was not alone. I would rather perfer to be but know better. Yugi's friends and family have as every reason as I do to be there when it will all finally end. I was surprised when I was asked to join them. I had expected to having to force my way in. They had all grown cold and hateful towards myself. Who could blame them. I just could not show them weakness. I felt I had to stand strong for Yugi. Everyone else had given up hope. And here I stand, next to Yugi, but away from everyone else. I look around at the faces that also occupied the room. Glares of hate and betrayl are sent back towards my way, sending shivers down my spine. I quickly choose to ignore the glares and turn my attention back to the hospital bed where Yugi layed.

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NORMAL POV
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The doctor in charge looked around at the many faces that stood in the room. So filled with grief and disbelief. Tears streaming down each of their faces, except for one. He stood there, next to the patient's bed. His feature showed a stone-cold feeling, yet his eyes, his eyes told a different story. Why couldn't the others see that this individual was in as much pain as they were? If not more?

I've noticed the looks they gave him, and I can see how it is tearing him apart. This is always the most difficult part of being a doctor. It's times like this that I wonder why I even went into practice. I have the documents signed by the patient's grandfather, given the hospital premission to end a life. A life so filled with joy and memories. A life that should have a future. It's sad really when it comes down to this. When hope has left. And only grief remains.

The doctor looked up at the clock, sighing heavily. "Three minutes left. I am truly sorry for your loss Mr. Motou. We can't always win the battle."

Yugi's grandfather, Surgokou Motou looked up at the doctor, smiling a forced smile. "I know you have done what you could doctor. And now, my grandson's suffering will end..................and so will mine........." New tears streamed down the old man's face as he knelt by Yugi's bedside and took his hand in his. "Oh Yugi. Why did this have to happen? I'm very sorry, grandson. I hope you will find peace in the next life."

Words of sympathy went through the old man's ears, not taking in any of what was being said. Yet polietly he nodded forcing a smile in graditude, wondering. He looked around at the many faces that created his grandson't circle of friends. All were as grief striken as he was, except for Yami.

Why does he not show emotions? Does he not care that Yugi is about to leave us forever? I feel myself being consumed by hatred for him. I now wish that I had never given Yugi that cursive puzzle. It's HIS fault that my grandson is in this predicament! Damn you Yami! If I could, I would kill you! Yes, kill you! I can not see what Yugi see's in you. You've probally brain-washed him. You'll pay for this, mark my words!

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YAMI'S POV
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Here I stand emotionless next to Yugi ignoring the glares being sent my way. I am in my own world now. Their looks and words can not effect me. I'm thinking of only one thing......suicide. I don't think, no I know I could not continue living with out Yugi in it. He's the reason for my being, my existence. Why I wake up each morning to greet the day. He is the only one who can bring a smile to my face even during my darkess days. He is the only one that I love. At first I thought it was just a brotherly love, but now, I realize it was more then that. And it was this, sickness that showed me that. Now, I may never be able to tell him. I may have failed you Yugi, but I will never leave your side. If you should die, so shall I.

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NORMAL POV
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"Nurse, countdown will begin. You know what to do when the timer reaches zero."

"Yes doctor."

Sighing, the doctor looked at his watch counting down. As only a minute remained. Sounds of good-byes echoed through the room as Yugi's friends and family sank to their knees knowing that all was lost and that this was the end. All except for Yami who refused to remove from his position. Refusing to give up. Not yet anyways. Not until it was truly all over. He returned the glares given to him, not caring. Those who had given the glared, looked away quickly from him, muttering underneath their breaths.

"10......9......8.....7......

Yami looked over at the doctor, then at the nurse who had her hand posed, ready to flick the switch that would end life for Yugi.

"....6....5.......4......"

Only a miracle can save him now.
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Muahahahahahahaha! I am ending it here! Simply because 1. I can and 2. I've ran out of ideas. There's only one chapter left to go, maybe, hopefully, I think.......*nervous laugh* This was suppose to be only a brotherly bond between Yami and Yugi, but.....I've been reading way too many Yaoi fics. Sorry if this disapoints anyone. Anyways, will a miracle save Yugi? Reviews do help in the decision. So, review already!