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DISCLAIMER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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......... private thoughts.
Not a soul was venturing out on this cold, tainted night as the rain pelted down from the heavens above. That is, those who had any sense wasn't out. But for one individual, he was not thinking about the weather. He was thinking about only one thing. His friends. As Yugi ran on the puddled sidewalk, the water splashing underneath his feet, he prayed silently that his friends were still alive and alright. It had taken him nearly two and half hours to get into town.
Damn that Kaiba! Why did he have to live so far from town?
Yugi thought to himself as he leaned against one of the red brick buildings that made up the structure of the city.
This would be easier if I were to use the puzzle, but if I do then I'd probally, no definitly get scolded by Yami. I wish he would stop treating me like a baby! I'm not a child! I may appear as one, buy I am a teenager and like all teenagers, demand their respect and place. He thinks he can just shove me aside, lock me in a room to keep safe? I know he means well, but this is my problem and I should be there with him if not alone to deal with it!
Going against the idea of using the puzzle, Yugi once again headed down the lonely streets. He swallowed the fear that would rise in him as he would pass by an alley and he would be forced to peer down them and listen for his friends. So many memories, those that he wished he could forget kept flashing through his mind as he came near each one. So many times he would be corned by a bully. Somebody who would enjoy tormenting him, ridiculing him, even beating him up. He never could fight back. He didn't like the idea of others getting hurt. It was ok, in his opinion that he got hurt just as long as no one else did. That was probally another reason in his mind why he was so anxious to find his friends. Only he should get hurt. Not them. Shuddering away the memories, Yugi continued alone along the deserted streets of Domino in hopes of finding his friends in time.
Across town not far from where Yugi was, his counter-part, his dark side was leaning against the glass walls of the bus depot that stood outside of the cities park. Frustration could be seen on his face with his arms folded across his chest. Failure were written in his eyes as he watched as the rain fell from above, slapping the ground.
Not one clue! I've been here since morning and yet I have not found one clue! What kind of yami am I if I can't protect my own aibou? I nearly failed last time. Only the fates kept Yugi alive. But for how long. Curse this rain. It's almost as if it's taunting me telling me that there is no hope and that if there it had been any, it had been washed away.
Sighing heavily, Yami stared up into the dark grey clouds that swarmed above him.
Why are the gods toying with me? Have I not been loyal to them? Fullfilling out their every wish? Their desires? Their needs? Why do they continue, even after 5,000 years torment, and punnish me. I know the mistakes I have made and I have apologies beyond any number I can count to, or any being for that fact. And yet it's as if they've never recieced even one. I can not change the pass. It's one power that I do not posses. Even though I wish I could, I can not. I can only look foward to the future and hope for brighter days. But with this hanging over our heads, the fact that someone out there is trying to kill my koi, how can I look to brighter days?
Balling up his fist, Yami angrily punched at the wall forgetting that it was made out of glass. The window broke, shattering against the force that was applied to it. Yami withdrew his hand, staring at it as the scarlet red blood pour from the wounds, down his arm, soaking his skin, drizzling onto the ground. He frowned at the site of his own blood. How he wished it could of been the blood of the man or woman he was after. Yet it wasn't. It was his own. Checking the cuts, he found one that was deep and would need medical attention. Cursing to himself, Yami left his dry area, venturing out into the rain and began walking towards Tristen's place.
It's about time we all met back anyways.
Yami though to himself as he held his arm to his chest, trying to stop the flow of the blood as he hurried along.
As he turned the corner, disappearing from sight, Yugi appeared from around another corner, just a block behind Yami. Reaching the gates of the park, Yugi let out a shiver. He couldn't tell if it was from fear, the cold or both. He use to enjoy the park. Coming here every day to watch the children play, the birds sing and the couples who held hands as they walked along it's beaten pebble path. Now anxiety and fear swarmed through his mind as he peered into the darkness of the park. Only a few street lamps lighted the area. Those few that were there, gave the park a demented, cold, icy look as well as feeling. Taking in a deep breath, Yugi hurried as fast as his small legs could carry him into the park. His eyes quickly darted back and forth trying to find it's target.
I hope Yami is here. I have a feeling he is or has been. Hopefully still is. I fear this park now, but most of all I fear the darkness. Funny isn't it? I fearing the darkness when the meaning of yami means darkness. But I do not think of him as that. There is nothing dark about him. Not in my eyes. Mysterious, yes, dark, no. I soon find myself back at the enterance of the park. I must have set a new record. At any other time I would of been proud of myself. This was not one of those times. Yami was not in the park. I was so sure he would of been there. Now I don't know where to look.
With the frustration growing more and more inside of him, Yugi poundered on where he should go next.
I could go to Joey's place, but most likely he won't be there and if he's not there, then there's a good chance Tristen won't be home either. So where do I go from here?
As if answering his question, his stomach began to rumble. Blushing sheepishly, Yugi decided to listen to his stomach.
Well it is close to dinner. Perhaps I could get a slice from the Pizza Plaza.
Raising the collar of his shirt against his neck, Yugi continued back from where he came towards the Pizza Plaza.
Arriving at his designated place, Yugi sighed as he let the the smell of fresh baked pizza wonder through his nostrils. As he was about to open the doors, a hand snaked from the shadows behind him, grabbing his shoulders. Fear took a hold of him as he stood there, as still as a statue. His eyes glassy and blank, his breathing deep and shallow.
It's him! I know it is! He's found me! Now he's going to kill me!
As the person forced Yugi to turn around to face him, Yugi clenched his eyes shut, afraid to look into the face of his attacker.
"Hey Yug! What gives huh?"
Slowly opening one eye then the other, Yugi looked up into the worried face of his friend Joey Wheeler. Letting out a thankful sigh, Yugi slumped to the floor.
"Whats ya doing out here anyways bud? Shouldn't you be at Kaiba's?"
"I couldn't just sit around and do nothing. This is my problem after all."
"Nope bud, it's not."
Yugi looked up at his friend puzzled.
"It's not your problem. It's all of ours. Yours, mine, Yami, Tristen's, everyone's. You get what I'm saying?"
Slowly, Yugi nodded.
"Yeah, I think I do Joey. Thanks."
"Hey! Forget 'bout it! Let's get you inside where it's nice and warm. You must be freezing as well as hungry!"
Lending out a hand, Joey brought Yugi to his feet then steered him into the pizza resteraunt.
"Besides."
Joey continued with a smirk on his face.
"I'm still hungry myself!"
Yugi chuckled at the remark as the doors closed behind them.
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TRISTEN'S POV:
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I watched from across the street. I was so close. So close into getting him to trick him into coming with me. Then Joey had to show up. Had to show kindness to such as weakling! Why does he still continue to pretend to be his friend? Does he only do it because he feels pity for the poor boy? Or perhaps it's just simply because he's afraid of Yami and what he would do to him if he were to ever make Yugi upset. Tsk....tsk....tsk.... Now I suppose I should wait. Then again, Joey is partially brain-dead. And neither of them would ever expect me in being the killer. I chuckle at their stupidity. Alright, I'll go over there and hopefully play my cards right.
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NORMAL POV:
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Hurring across the street, Tristen stormed into the building. Looking around quickly, he found Joey and Yugi talking amongst themselves in one of the booths in the farthest corner of the resteraunt. Walking over to them, he smirked to himself.
So stupid!
"Hey Yugi! What are you doing here?"
Yugi looked up at Tristen, blushing.
"Oh hi Tristen. I just couldn't stay at Kaiba's while you guys try to find my attacker."
"Don'ts ya worry Tris! I've already given him his scoulding. He don't need two."
Rolling his eyes, Tristen took his seat next to Joey.
"Who said anything about scoulding him? Did you two order a pie yet?"
"Yeah, and it'll be here soon."
"Cool. Mind if I join you?"
"Of course we don't mind Tristen! You're our friend! Right Joey!"
"Yep! That's right!"
Stupid....stupid....stupid....That stupidity makes this a whole lot easier. Now to see if I can get Yugi alone.
"I know your against the idea of not being included. But you know it is for the best."
Yugi sighed knowing very well that Tristen was right.
"Yeah I know. I just can't stand being locked up and not being able to help!"
"In a way though you are helping. By staying in one area, we know where you are and the killer doesn't. Therefore we can sneak up to them with out fear of you being around. I know it's harsh, but it's the truth and you know it."
"Yeah, I do. But I just don't want to be locked up at Kaiba's. No offense Joey, but I just don't feel comfortable there. I know Kaiba doesn't like me. He never has and probally never will."
"None taken bud. I just hope dis doesn't mean...."
"No, I don't think he's the killer."
Joey let out a sigh of relief as he slumped down into his seat.
"So, Tristen, you going somewheres with dis?"
"As a matter of fact I am. You don't feel comfortable around the Kaiba's but what if you were with me? I have a cabin up near the mountains away from civilization where we could stay for a couple of days. There is heat, water, electricity and food up there. It'll just be for a couple of days. While we are there, Yami and Joey can continue looking for the attacker or attackers. And even, maybe get Kaiba to help."
"Of course I trust you Tristen. It's not a bad idea, but are you sure?"
"Yes. I feel it's our best option."
"Well......if you say so....."
"Good. Joey, would you mind letting Yami know where we'll be?"
Not that it'll do him or you any good cause by the time you reach us, little Yugi will be dead! Caught in a misfortunate accident.
"Sure thing! But let's wait on dat! Da food is here!"
"Ok. After the pizza then."
Hungrily, two friends and a killer attacked the hot fresh baked pizza.
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The suspense rises, eh? Ending it here for now. Read and Review please!
DISCLAIMER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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......... private thoughts.
Not a soul was venturing out on this cold, tainted night as the rain pelted down from the heavens above. That is, those who had any sense wasn't out. But for one individual, he was not thinking about the weather. He was thinking about only one thing. His friends. As Yugi ran on the puddled sidewalk, the water splashing underneath his feet, he prayed silently that his friends were still alive and alright. It had taken him nearly two and half hours to get into town.
Damn that Kaiba! Why did he have to live so far from town?
Yugi thought to himself as he leaned against one of the red brick buildings that made up the structure of the city.
This would be easier if I were to use the puzzle, but if I do then I'd probally, no definitly get scolded by Yami. I wish he would stop treating me like a baby! I'm not a child! I may appear as one, buy I am a teenager and like all teenagers, demand their respect and place. He thinks he can just shove me aside, lock me in a room to keep safe? I know he means well, but this is my problem and I should be there with him if not alone to deal with it!
Going against the idea of using the puzzle, Yugi once again headed down the lonely streets. He swallowed the fear that would rise in him as he would pass by an alley and he would be forced to peer down them and listen for his friends. So many memories, those that he wished he could forget kept flashing through his mind as he came near each one. So many times he would be corned by a bully. Somebody who would enjoy tormenting him, ridiculing him, even beating him up. He never could fight back. He didn't like the idea of others getting hurt. It was ok, in his opinion that he got hurt just as long as no one else did. That was probally another reason in his mind why he was so anxious to find his friends. Only he should get hurt. Not them. Shuddering away the memories, Yugi continued alone along the deserted streets of Domino in hopes of finding his friends in time.
Across town not far from where Yugi was, his counter-part, his dark side was leaning against the glass walls of the bus depot that stood outside of the cities park. Frustration could be seen on his face with his arms folded across his chest. Failure were written in his eyes as he watched as the rain fell from above, slapping the ground.
Not one clue! I've been here since morning and yet I have not found one clue! What kind of yami am I if I can't protect my own aibou? I nearly failed last time. Only the fates kept Yugi alive. But for how long. Curse this rain. It's almost as if it's taunting me telling me that there is no hope and that if there it had been any, it had been washed away.
Sighing heavily, Yami stared up into the dark grey clouds that swarmed above him.
Why are the gods toying with me? Have I not been loyal to them? Fullfilling out their every wish? Their desires? Their needs? Why do they continue, even after 5,000 years torment, and punnish me. I know the mistakes I have made and I have apologies beyond any number I can count to, or any being for that fact. And yet it's as if they've never recieced even one. I can not change the pass. It's one power that I do not posses. Even though I wish I could, I can not. I can only look foward to the future and hope for brighter days. But with this hanging over our heads, the fact that someone out there is trying to kill my koi, how can I look to brighter days?
Balling up his fist, Yami angrily punched at the wall forgetting that it was made out of glass. The window broke, shattering against the force that was applied to it. Yami withdrew his hand, staring at it as the scarlet red blood pour from the wounds, down his arm, soaking his skin, drizzling onto the ground. He frowned at the site of his own blood. How he wished it could of been the blood of the man or woman he was after. Yet it wasn't. It was his own. Checking the cuts, he found one that was deep and would need medical attention. Cursing to himself, Yami left his dry area, venturing out into the rain and began walking towards Tristen's place.
It's about time we all met back anyways.
Yami though to himself as he held his arm to his chest, trying to stop the flow of the blood as he hurried along.
As he turned the corner, disappearing from sight, Yugi appeared from around another corner, just a block behind Yami. Reaching the gates of the park, Yugi let out a shiver. He couldn't tell if it was from fear, the cold or both. He use to enjoy the park. Coming here every day to watch the children play, the birds sing and the couples who held hands as they walked along it's beaten pebble path. Now anxiety and fear swarmed through his mind as he peered into the darkness of the park. Only a few street lamps lighted the area. Those few that were there, gave the park a demented, cold, icy look as well as feeling. Taking in a deep breath, Yugi hurried as fast as his small legs could carry him into the park. His eyes quickly darted back and forth trying to find it's target.
I hope Yami is here. I have a feeling he is or has been. Hopefully still is. I fear this park now, but most of all I fear the darkness. Funny isn't it? I fearing the darkness when the meaning of yami means darkness. But I do not think of him as that. There is nothing dark about him. Not in my eyes. Mysterious, yes, dark, no. I soon find myself back at the enterance of the park. I must have set a new record. At any other time I would of been proud of myself. This was not one of those times. Yami was not in the park. I was so sure he would of been there. Now I don't know where to look.
With the frustration growing more and more inside of him, Yugi poundered on where he should go next.
I could go to Joey's place, but most likely he won't be there and if he's not there, then there's a good chance Tristen won't be home either. So where do I go from here?
As if answering his question, his stomach began to rumble. Blushing sheepishly, Yugi decided to listen to his stomach.
Well it is close to dinner. Perhaps I could get a slice from the Pizza Plaza.
Raising the collar of his shirt against his neck, Yugi continued back from where he came towards the Pizza Plaza.
Arriving at his designated place, Yugi sighed as he let the the smell of fresh baked pizza wonder through his nostrils. As he was about to open the doors, a hand snaked from the shadows behind him, grabbing his shoulders. Fear took a hold of him as he stood there, as still as a statue. His eyes glassy and blank, his breathing deep and shallow.
It's him! I know it is! He's found me! Now he's going to kill me!
As the person forced Yugi to turn around to face him, Yugi clenched his eyes shut, afraid to look into the face of his attacker.
"Hey Yug! What gives huh?"
Slowly opening one eye then the other, Yugi looked up into the worried face of his friend Joey Wheeler. Letting out a thankful sigh, Yugi slumped to the floor.
"Whats ya doing out here anyways bud? Shouldn't you be at Kaiba's?"
"I couldn't just sit around and do nothing. This is my problem after all."
"Nope bud, it's not."
Yugi looked up at his friend puzzled.
"It's not your problem. It's all of ours. Yours, mine, Yami, Tristen's, everyone's. You get what I'm saying?"
Slowly, Yugi nodded.
"Yeah, I think I do Joey. Thanks."
"Hey! Forget 'bout it! Let's get you inside where it's nice and warm. You must be freezing as well as hungry!"
Lending out a hand, Joey brought Yugi to his feet then steered him into the pizza resteraunt.
"Besides."
Joey continued with a smirk on his face.
"I'm still hungry myself!"
Yugi chuckled at the remark as the doors closed behind them.
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TRISTEN'S POV:
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I watched from across the street. I was so close. So close into getting him to trick him into coming with me. Then Joey had to show up. Had to show kindness to such as weakling! Why does he still continue to pretend to be his friend? Does he only do it because he feels pity for the poor boy? Or perhaps it's just simply because he's afraid of Yami and what he would do to him if he were to ever make Yugi upset. Tsk....tsk....tsk.... Now I suppose I should wait. Then again, Joey is partially brain-dead. And neither of them would ever expect me in being the killer. I chuckle at their stupidity. Alright, I'll go over there and hopefully play my cards right.
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NORMAL POV:
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Hurring across the street, Tristen stormed into the building. Looking around quickly, he found Joey and Yugi talking amongst themselves in one of the booths in the farthest corner of the resteraunt. Walking over to them, he smirked to himself.
So stupid!
"Hey Yugi! What are you doing here?"
Yugi looked up at Tristen, blushing.
"Oh hi Tristen. I just couldn't stay at Kaiba's while you guys try to find my attacker."
"Don'ts ya worry Tris! I've already given him his scoulding. He don't need two."
Rolling his eyes, Tristen took his seat next to Joey.
"Who said anything about scoulding him? Did you two order a pie yet?"
"Yeah, and it'll be here soon."
"Cool. Mind if I join you?"
"Of course we don't mind Tristen! You're our friend! Right Joey!"
"Yep! That's right!"
Stupid....stupid....stupid....That stupidity makes this a whole lot easier. Now to see if I can get Yugi alone.
"I know your against the idea of not being included. But you know it is for the best."
Yugi sighed knowing very well that Tristen was right.
"Yeah I know. I just can't stand being locked up and not being able to help!"
"In a way though you are helping. By staying in one area, we know where you are and the killer doesn't. Therefore we can sneak up to them with out fear of you being around. I know it's harsh, but it's the truth and you know it."
"Yeah, I do. But I just don't want to be locked up at Kaiba's. No offense Joey, but I just don't feel comfortable there. I know Kaiba doesn't like me. He never has and probally never will."
"None taken bud. I just hope dis doesn't mean...."
"No, I don't think he's the killer."
Joey let out a sigh of relief as he slumped down into his seat.
"So, Tristen, you going somewheres with dis?"
"As a matter of fact I am. You don't feel comfortable around the Kaiba's but what if you were with me? I have a cabin up near the mountains away from civilization where we could stay for a couple of days. There is heat, water, electricity and food up there. It'll just be for a couple of days. While we are there, Yami and Joey can continue looking for the attacker or attackers. And even, maybe get Kaiba to help."
"Of course I trust you Tristen. It's not a bad idea, but are you sure?"
"Yes. I feel it's our best option."
"Well......if you say so....."
"Good. Joey, would you mind letting Yami know where we'll be?"
Not that it'll do him or you any good cause by the time you reach us, little Yugi will be dead! Caught in a misfortunate accident.
"Sure thing! But let's wait on dat! Da food is here!"
"Ok. After the pizza then."
Hungrily, two friends and a killer attacked the hot fresh baked pizza.
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The suspense rises, eh? Ending it here for now. Read and Review please!