Mijikai: This is a warning of mile grusome scenes. Thank you.
Yami: -_-O That's it?
Mijikai: Yup!
Yami: Patheic.
Mamoru: Hm?
Yami: (Blushes) I mean, estatic.
Yugi: I think they should be a couple.
Mijikai: Me to, but Mamoru doensn't like it.
Yugi: We can have our reviewers vote. If you want Mijikai to write a Mamoru/Yami fic please say so!
Mijikai: She won't be happy, but all well! On with the story.
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Chapter Elleven
"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"
"YOU FUCKEN BASTARD! YOU WILL DIE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!"
I screamed again as I ran around the class room, trying to escape the death of the hands of Miss Hodai. She ran to the left and made a grab for me, but I jumped up on the desk and started jumping from desk to desk. I cried out as I felt something hard hit my back and fell onto the floor. I felt a gentle hand being laid on my back, and glanced up to see Sakura.
"Are you alright?" she asked as she helped me up.
"Yeah I think...Ah!" and flung myself down, taking her with me, as a flying desk was hurdled above me.
"Wait till I get my hands on you!" she screamed and lunged for my throat.
"Help!" I choked, as she started appling pressure to my gullet and gasped for air frantically as it started ceasing.
"Die little bastard!" she shouted.
"Same...to you...(cough) bitch!"
I winced as she started shaking me.
"Miss Hodai! What in heavens are you doing!"
The grip released my throat and I sprawled on the floor, coughing.
"I hope you have a good excuse Miss Hodai," said my principle harshly.
"Um...sir...I was just stopping Mr.Mutou from hurting himself. He's been off lately," she stuttered.
"Miss Hodai, Sakura told me you were trying to murder a student. And from what else she told me as we ran to the class room, you have also commited murders and abuse. I will have to report you."
Her eyes were wide with shock, but then hardened as her face turned red.
"YOU WILL NOT CATCH ME!!!" she screamed as she shoved passed Mr. Otonoshi and ran out of the building.
'That's peachy. He believes Sakura but thinks I'm Mr. Pinochio!'
"Yugi? Are you alright?" Sakura asked as she kneeled in front of me.
"Yeah (cough) I'm fine. My throats just a little...Gah!"
"Oh, Yugi!" she sobbed, as she cried onto my shoulder, holding me like a death grip.
"I was so worried. I thought she might kill you and I wouldn't beable to stand it if you died!!!"
My mouth was hanging. Sakura...cared about me? But...she never noticed me before...well she did at the dance, but otherwise she totally ignored me. Was her kiss really what she felt? I thought she just did it to be polite.
"Sakura?" I stammered.
"Yugi. I...I..."
"Okay you two, time to break it up," came Mr. Otonoshi's voice.
Damn! I wanted to see what would happen next. She slowly broke apart from me, and sniffed, as she wipped her eyes. People were staring, but I only shrugged it off as I returned to me seat. First uprighting it of course. Mr.Otonoshi cleared is throat and looked at all of us gravely.
"As you know about Miss Hodai, I need to know...how long as this been going on?"
"Every year since she started sir," piped up a boy in the back.
"I...see," he said tensly.
"I told you," I grumbled, and he shot me a glare.
"I shall report her to the police immediately, and further more, you are all dismissed for the week. I shall send a letter individually to you're parents. You are all dimissed."
Everyone got up and slowly headed for the door.
"Mr.Mutou!"
I stopped and me and Sakura, who was beside me, turned to look at him.
"I would like to speak to you in private, please."
I groaned inwards and waited till the whole room was empty. Mr.Otonshi looked up at me with sad eyes.
"Mr. Mutou. I would like to apologize. I've been blind and you have been smart enough to see all while I did not. I judged from her angle, not yours and that is a weakness that is never good. Would you consider forgiving me?"
I was silent, as was he. I really wanted to curse at him, but something deep inside told me to forgive, so I gave him a curt nod and left.
~*~
"Halalooya! HALALOOYA!!!" Malik screamed as I told him the news. "That means you and I can party more!"
"Uhhh...what about you're school?" I asked.
He snorted.
"Some idiot thought it funny to blow up a classroom. Got expelled and we all had the week off...or at least long enough so they can repair the class room."
I sighed happily as I dropped onto the floor, holding the pillow cushion on my stomach. Malik was lazying on the coach and blowing gum. (Don't ask. Please.) He suddenly took it out of his mouth and held it out to me with a stupid grin.
"Want?"
"No," I said bluntly. "And that is just disgusting."
"You sure?" and stuck it further into my face.
"Yes!" I practically screamed, and retreated out of the room, in case he tried throwing it or worse.
Sticking it in my hair. He did that a year ago and I kicked his shin for it. Then dumped orange soda in his hair...and...nay you don't need to know the rest. Anyway, I glanced over the door frame and saw Malik still lazing on the coach, continuing to chew his gum. I sat back down on the floor and gazed into the open flames.
"Malik?" I asked.
"Hm?"
"You think Yami misses me? Or you think he's partying 24/7?"
"Feh! I think he's probably wishing you rotted."
I felt a stab of pain in my chest and squeezed my eyes shut.
"Yugi? I was kidding. I didn't mean it. I bet he's probably regretting in what he said."
"No, you're right. He probably does. Oh frick! I just remembered that we have a shoot tomorrow!!! I can't face him!"
"...well I don't see why you should. I mean the only new show that we're taping is when Katsuya duels Mako. You're not even in it."
"I know...but what about future shows!" I shouted as I fell back.
"You are seriously going to hurt yourself."
"I want to die!" I shouted as I smashed the pillow on my face.
It felt hot and and breathing was muffled, but I was to oblivious to care. The pillow was snatched from my face.
"Remember what you agreed on? Not to hurt yourself," he said.
I didn't answer.
"Hello! Earth to Mr. Grumpy!"
"Loud in clear Mr. Hungry!" I shouted back as I rolled over.
Malik suddenly grabbed me by the arm and pulled me up.
"You are coming with me and we are going to wipe this gloom from you're face right now!" he shouted.
I was shocked, but then an evil smile crossed my face.
"You want the gloom to leave me Malik?" I asked.
"Yeeeeeeesssssssssss!!!"
"Okay then. Grab a dozen sodas, popcorn and grab you're dvd's because we are going to rock tonight!!!" I shouted happily and ran upstairs to grab a bunch of cushions so we could laze on them while watching the movie. Yep, we were going to partey tonight! Even bigger then yesterdays!
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Oooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww. God! I think I ate to much. My stomach cramped badly and Malik seemed to be in the same condition I was in. He turned off the movie and fell over on his back, hugging his stomach, as I slid to the couch and lay there. Suddenly the phone rang and Malik picked it up.
"Hello? Yeah...uh...huh," he said then turned to me. "It's for you."
I groaned as I reached for the phone and put it to my ear.
"Hello?"
"Y..Yugi?"
"Sakura? What's up?"
"Yugi...I...I was on my way home when I spotted Miss Hodai confirming with two men. She told them everything about you, even where you live. I called you're home and you're brother told me you would probably be here. Please be careful Yugi! I don't want you to die!"
"Whoa! Calm down Sakura. I'm not going to die or anything."
"But Yugi! You could get hurt! I dont' want you to die!"
"Sakura, I'm not going to die. And besides, my life would be easier that way though," I joked, but I got a surprise.
"But I don't want the one I love to die!"
I went silent and the phone slipped from my hand and clattered to the floor. Malik picked it up and put it to my ear.
"W..what?"
I could hear sobbing on the other end.
"I love you Yugi. I really do. I've loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. I was just to shy to say anything, and...when you saved me I knew you probably felt something for me."
"Sakura..."
"If you can't give me love, just promise me to be careful! Please?"
I was silent, and I felt tears brimming. Someone loved me. I mean...not love of a friend, but love.
"Sakura," I finally whispered. "I..I love you to, I really do, but we can't be together."
I heard a sob escape the other end.
"It's not that I hate you," I choked. "I love you truly, but...I wouldn't beable to be the best one to relie on. And...I'd only get you killed!" and grabbed the phone from Malik and crashed it on the receiver.
I dropped to my legs and sobbed, tears cascading down my face. I licked one off my cheek and tasted the salty bitterness. Like my life. My life was like the tears that leaked my face.
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It was midnight and I still sniffled on the couch. I felt really bad. I really wanted to accept her love, and have someone, but...I would only get her killed. Look where my parents ended up, and Yami...twice he could have joined them. It was too much. Malik was sleeping, but had his head rested with his arms on the edge of the couch. He had been watching over me. I smiled sadly at him, and slowly slid off, as not to wake him up.
'Malik, you are one of my best frieneds in the world. I can't stand it if they came to take you away from me. Or Isis. I can't let that happen.'
I tiptoed to the door, but stopped suddenly.
"Where do you think you're going?" came a sleepy voice.
I turned slowly to Malik and he looked at me with half closed eyes.
"Uh...I needed air," I lied.
He snorted.
"Right, more like wanted to leave because of some stupid two men who are after you."
"Huh? What...you heard!"
"Hey, I was the one holding the phone to you're ear."
"Oh yeah..."
Malik sat up and yawned as he sat on the edge of the couch.
"Yugi...I don't see why you're so afraid. I mean...what could have you done to get someone to track you done like this?" he asked sleepily.
"That's the thing Malik. I don't know. And I should be afraid. They killed my pop! And they tried to kill Yami! I don't want them going after Sakura or you or my other friends!"
"I'm not afraid of one of those snot people!"
"Because you are one," I said as I rolled my eyes.
He just muttered something under his breath and and leaned on the couch.
"Anyway, I still need air so I'll be right back."
"You promise? You come back right here?"
"Yes."
"You better or I'm going to be looking for you, and you now how cranky I get when I don't get any sleep."
"Yes. I know," and left, as Malik fell off the couch and slept.
~*~
It was cold tonight, and I couldn't help notice the stars. They shone beautifully. I breathed in the fresh air deeply and tried ignoring everything around me. But that proved to be a fatal mistake. For suddenly, as I neared the old abandoned sweet shop, I felt hands grab me and pull me inside. I was powerless as I struggled, and yelped as I was thrown to the dusty floor. I groggily looked up and saw three figures before me. Two that looked dumb, and the other that looked insane.
"Who are you? And what the hell do you want?" I asked.
The biggest one (who is the insane looking one) laughed and jammed his foot onto my chest.
"You don't remember me then, do you?"
I squinted and through the pale light of the moon, and I barely saw his face. It seemed familiar and had to think on it before it hit me.
"You're that sucker who I humiliated at the game convention," I finally replied.
"Yes, and do you know what happened after that? I was kicked out of my clubs, branded a black blood, lost my job, lost my gal, had to steal, went to jail, and had been suffering unbearable torture!"
"So you came to kill me for that," I finished.
"Yes. My son died because of you too. In having me branded, bullies started picking on him, and one day he was found dead. They killed him because he was known as a black blood, because I WAS BRANDED ONE!"
I winced as he back slapped me.
"You ruined my life! So know I will ruin yours!" he roared and I yelped as I was punched in the chest.
I sprawled on the ground, trying to get up, but his foot jammed into my back.
"So much suffering I went through because of you. So much pain. Now you shall feel my wraith!" he shouted, and kicked me repeadately in the stomach.
I coughed, and soon felt myself heave on the ground, and felt faint as I saw the puddle of blood.
"Please, stop!" I shouted. "It wasn't my fault! I was just a nine year old having fun!"
"SHUT THE HELL UP!!!" and felt his hand grab my collor and braced myself for the pain.
I screamed as I made contact with a glass case, and fell on the sharp pieces that littered the floor. I wanted it to stop, but he wouldn't stop there. He nudged me with his toe, and flipped me over. I bet there were shards sticking out of my back, because he stepped on it and I felt pricks of pain sear through my back. I bit my lip, trying not to shout.
"Stop it!" I shouted.
I felt my arms being held down, and fist after fist connected with my body.
"Hit him hard!" the one on my right shouted.
"In the stomach! In the stomach!" the one on the left shouted.
He did both, and stopped every few minutes, as I heaved on the floor. It stopped, but only for a moment, as they dropped me and I lay there, panting. When my moment of rest ended, he grabbed the back of my neck and collided it with the floor. What happened next I'm not so sure, since after the first few whaps, I fell unconsious. ****************************************************************
It had been three days or maybe two since Yugi left. I had been thinking of his words ever since I left the hospital and they plague me. Was he really telling me the truth? Or was he just toying with me like he always does? I sighed, as I drank the coffee and walked back towards the apartment. If I ever see him again...I don't know. Should I ignore him, or...embrace him? No, I won't give in to such a lie. I know him inside out and he's nothing but a monster! He killed my parents, and he almost killed me. Why should I love him? I poundered this back and forth till I heard a yelp. I looked up and found myself in front of the old sweat shop. The lights were out, but I swear I heard commotion in the back.
'Most likely theives. Stealing what's left of the poor shop,' I thought as I was about to continue to walk on.
I froze as I heard it again. It sounded like a scream, but it was to muffled to be heard.
'Damn bullies! Picking on poor defensless victims,' I growled as I wandered inside.
I didn't like the looks of it. There was shattered glass, and a puddle of blood. I stepped over it and jumped over the counter. I squated to see if I could hear anything, and I heard faint whack. It sounded like something was connecting with something else. I edged toward the back and my eyes went wide. I was right, it was bullies picking on someone younger. Bastards! I stood up and strode right in.
"Hey you bastards! Stop picking on the kid!" I shouted.
The tall burly one stopped, and let go of the poor kid.
'Wait. That kid looks familiar. Arg! Why couldn't it be day time so I could see everything clearly! Wait...I see...I see...OH MY GOD! YUGI!!!'
The two dumbasses lunged for me, but I was ready. I popped off the top of my hot coffee and threw it at them. They howled bloody murder and ended up colliding into each other (when they were running in circles) and falling unconsious. Stupid idiots. The one who I assumed was the leader, stood up and flashed me an evil smile.
"So...you survived."
"Who the hell are you?" I growled.
"I was the one you ran into when you were drunk," he taunted.
"I do not recall, but I'm warning you, if you killed him YOU ARE DEAD!!!"
"Ha! Stupid boy. He deserved it, and from what I hear from Miss Hodai, you don't really care for him anyway, so you shouldn't be so upset."
"And how would that bitch know?" I shot back.
"She said she had been following you two around for some time, and saw how you treat him and...."
"Why did you do this?" I interupted.
"He made me suffer. I suffered pain, humiliation and the death of my son. I lost my gal because I was out of buisness, and had been a rat for those years. Revenge grew and I couldn't sleep till I killed the one to make me suffer."
I clenched my fist. I was so mad. Did this bastard believe he was the only one to suffer?
"YUGI HAS SUFFERED TOO! AND WAY LONGER THEN YOU! HE LOST HIS MOTHER WHEN HE WAS A MEAR INFANT AND HAD ME TO TOLLERATE WITH! HE BARELY HAD ANY FRIENDS AND THEN YOU CAME ALONG TO TAKE IS FATHER! AND THEN TRIED TO TAKE ME! IS THAT FAIR! AND MISS HODAI WAS TRYING TO KILL HIM SINE HE FIRST STARTED THAT DAMN SCHOOL!!!" I shouted. (actually screamed is more like it).
He only snorted.
"Do you think I care? It's not his life I'm worried of. He made me suffer, and I can't move from that thought!" and threw him at me.
I caught him clumsily, and he ran passed me and turned a corner. I wanted to chase him and catch him, then beat the living crap out of him, but Yugi needed me now! I looked him over and I saw it was bad. Half his face was smeared with blood, and a thin stream was cascading down his chin. Even though he was unconsious, he hand tightened on his stomach and I lay him still in case of internal bleeding. I went through my pockets and sighed in relief as I pulled out my cell phone.
"H..hello?" I stammered.
"Yes, how may I help you?" came the voice of a woman.
"My brother. He's hurt badly. He needs help now!"
"Sir, calm down. We have just sent an ambulence and if there's any way to make the occupant comfortable without disterbing them, do so. Otherwise just remain calm."
"Yes, thank you," and clicked off.
I glanced at Yugi again, and felt a tear slid down.
'Yugi, please be alright!'
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Yugi: O.o
Yami: O.O
Mamoru:....no comment.
Mijikai: -_- okay...then. I know it's sad and I apologize if something doesn't make sense. ****************************************************************
CHAPTER THREE!
Can't I have braces.
Ryou: (spins the bottle) Honda!
Honda: Crap!
Ryou: Truth or dare.
Honda: Uhhhhhhhh...truth.
Ryou: Ummmmmmm...
Bakura: Do you have a crush on Ryou!?
Everyone: O.o
Ryou: O_O BAKURA!!!
Bakura: He said truth.
Honda: O.o No.
Bakura: Okay! That answers that question.
Everyone: -_-
Honda: (spins it and lands on Mokuba) Truth or dare?
Mokuba: Dare!
Honda: I dare you to...give me Kaiba's credit card!
Seto: O.o WHAT THE HELL...
Mokuba: Big brother!
Seto: -_- Fine...O.o WHAT THE HECK!
Mokuba: (hands Honda the credit card)
Honda: Halalooya!
Seto: ( snatches it back)
Honda: Hey!
Seto: You never said for keeps.
Honda: GAR!
Mokuba: (spins lands on Yami) Truth or dare?
Yami: Dare.
Mokuba: KISS YUGI!!!
Yami: O_O
Yugi: -_- Do I have to repeat what my ortho said?
Bakura: I still think that's bull.
Yugi: Read this smarty!
Bakura: (snatches and scans) Ha! A flaw! It says females not males! Ha!
Yugi: -_-0 (sigh) I knew that was to good to be true.
Yami: I am the King of Games and Egypt. Not a gay pervert!
Mokuba: More like the King of Morans.
Yami: O_O
Seto: Go Mokuba!
Mokuba: (bows)
Everyone: -_- What ever.
Yami: (blushes and pecks Yugi on the cheek)
Yugi: O_O (Slap!)
Yami: Owwwwwwww.
Mokuba: Awwwwwwwwwwwww, I wanted the lips!
Jou: Kaiba...what are you letting you're brother watch?
Honda: Or most likely...read?
Seto: Uhhhhhhhhhh...nothing!
Mokuba: He let's me read...Merf!
Seto: ^_^0 Mokuba reads picture books.
Mokuba: _ MMMMMMMMEEEEEEEERRRRRRFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!
Yami: (spins and lands on Anzu) Truth or dare?
Anzu: Ummmmmmm...Truth.
Yami: Have you ever...cheated?
Anzu: Yami you horrible person! I'd never cheat! I always stay loyal to the one I'm in love with. Cheating is wrong when you have a relationship with another and further more...
Yami:......Anzu, I mean cheat as in not play fairly, as in not fairly in games.
Anzu: Oh.
Yugi: I'm going to be sick.
Anzu: Yes.
Yami: O.o YOU HAVE! DEMON! I SHALL SEND YOU TO THE SHADOW REALM AS YOU'RE PUNISHMENT!!!
Yugi: (grabs Yami's coat and pulls him down) Sit boy!
Yami: Who do I look like? Inu-Yaasha!?
Yugi: No, he's cool you're weird.
Yami: -_- Meany.
Anzu: (looks at Yami like he's insane and spins the bottle) Jou! Truth or dare?
Jou: Truth!
Anzu: Are you dating Mai?
Jou: Yes! And I'm proud!
Seto: (fake amazement) Wow, you actually have something to be proud of.
Jou: _ shut up! (spins lands on Seto) (Evil grin)
Seto: (gulp)
Jou: Truth or dar?
Seto: Truth.
Jou: Do you have a stuffed animal you sleep with?
Seto: No.
Mokuba: (opens mouth) Merf!
Seto: (to Mokuba) SHUT UP!
Mokuba: MERF!
Seto: (spins bottle) Ha! Bakura!
Bakura: Fu...
Ryou: BAKURA!!!
Bakura: Frick.
Ryou: Better.
Seto: Truth or Dare?
Bakura: Dare!
Seto: I dare you...tell Yami that you love him.
Bakura: NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! WHAT HAVE I EVER DONE TO DESERVE THIS!!!
Seto: Sop it up and just do it!
Bakura: (turns to Yami) (Mummbles)
Yami: Excuse me?
Bakura: (growls)
Yami: I still can't understand you.
Bakura: I love you. (gives him the finger before sitting down)
Yami: I hate you to Bakura.
Yugi: -_- That was weird.
Bakura: (spins the bottle to land on....)
(THE INSANITLY WILL CONTINUE!!!)
Yami: -_-O That's it?
Mijikai: Yup!
Yami: Patheic.
Mamoru: Hm?
Yami: (Blushes) I mean, estatic.
Yugi: I think they should be a couple.
Mijikai: Me to, but Mamoru doensn't like it.
Yugi: We can have our reviewers vote. If you want Mijikai to write a Mamoru/Yami fic please say so!
Mijikai: She won't be happy, but all well! On with the story.
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Chapter Elleven
"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"
"YOU FUCKEN BASTARD! YOU WILL DIE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!"
I screamed again as I ran around the class room, trying to escape the death of the hands of Miss Hodai. She ran to the left and made a grab for me, but I jumped up on the desk and started jumping from desk to desk. I cried out as I felt something hard hit my back and fell onto the floor. I felt a gentle hand being laid on my back, and glanced up to see Sakura.
"Are you alright?" she asked as she helped me up.
"Yeah I think...Ah!" and flung myself down, taking her with me, as a flying desk was hurdled above me.
"Wait till I get my hands on you!" she screamed and lunged for my throat.
"Help!" I choked, as she started appling pressure to my gullet and gasped for air frantically as it started ceasing.
"Die little bastard!" she shouted.
"Same...to you...(cough) bitch!"
I winced as she started shaking me.
"Miss Hodai! What in heavens are you doing!"
The grip released my throat and I sprawled on the floor, coughing.
"I hope you have a good excuse Miss Hodai," said my principle harshly.
"Um...sir...I was just stopping Mr.Mutou from hurting himself. He's been off lately," she stuttered.
"Miss Hodai, Sakura told me you were trying to murder a student. And from what else she told me as we ran to the class room, you have also commited murders and abuse. I will have to report you."
Her eyes were wide with shock, but then hardened as her face turned red.
"YOU WILL NOT CATCH ME!!!" she screamed as she shoved passed Mr. Otonoshi and ran out of the building.
'That's peachy. He believes Sakura but thinks I'm Mr. Pinochio!'
"Yugi? Are you alright?" Sakura asked as she kneeled in front of me.
"Yeah (cough) I'm fine. My throats just a little...Gah!"
"Oh, Yugi!" she sobbed, as she cried onto my shoulder, holding me like a death grip.
"I was so worried. I thought she might kill you and I wouldn't beable to stand it if you died!!!"
My mouth was hanging. Sakura...cared about me? But...she never noticed me before...well she did at the dance, but otherwise she totally ignored me. Was her kiss really what she felt? I thought she just did it to be polite.
"Sakura?" I stammered.
"Yugi. I...I..."
"Okay you two, time to break it up," came Mr. Otonoshi's voice.
Damn! I wanted to see what would happen next. She slowly broke apart from me, and sniffed, as she wipped her eyes. People were staring, but I only shrugged it off as I returned to me seat. First uprighting it of course. Mr.Otonoshi cleared is throat and looked at all of us gravely.
"As you know about Miss Hodai, I need to know...how long as this been going on?"
"Every year since she started sir," piped up a boy in the back.
"I...see," he said tensly.
"I told you," I grumbled, and he shot me a glare.
"I shall report her to the police immediately, and further more, you are all dismissed for the week. I shall send a letter individually to you're parents. You are all dimissed."
Everyone got up and slowly headed for the door.
"Mr.Mutou!"
I stopped and me and Sakura, who was beside me, turned to look at him.
"I would like to speak to you in private, please."
I groaned inwards and waited till the whole room was empty. Mr.Otonshi looked up at me with sad eyes.
"Mr. Mutou. I would like to apologize. I've been blind and you have been smart enough to see all while I did not. I judged from her angle, not yours and that is a weakness that is never good. Would you consider forgiving me?"
I was silent, as was he. I really wanted to curse at him, but something deep inside told me to forgive, so I gave him a curt nod and left.
~*~
"Halalooya! HALALOOYA!!!" Malik screamed as I told him the news. "That means you and I can party more!"
"Uhhh...what about you're school?" I asked.
He snorted.
"Some idiot thought it funny to blow up a classroom. Got expelled and we all had the week off...or at least long enough so they can repair the class room."
I sighed happily as I dropped onto the floor, holding the pillow cushion on my stomach. Malik was lazying on the coach and blowing gum. (Don't ask. Please.) He suddenly took it out of his mouth and held it out to me with a stupid grin.
"Want?"
"No," I said bluntly. "And that is just disgusting."
"You sure?" and stuck it further into my face.
"Yes!" I practically screamed, and retreated out of the room, in case he tried throwing it or worse.
Sticking it in my hair. He did that a year ago and I kicked his shin for it. Then dumped orange soda in his hair...and...nay you don't need to know the rest. Anyway, I glanced over the door frame and saw Malik still lazing on the coach, continuing to chew his gum. I sat back down on the floor and gazed into the open flames.
"Malik?" I asked.
"Hm?"
"You think Yami misses me? Or you think he's partying 24/7?"
"Feh! I think he's probably wishing you rotted."
I felt a stab of pain in my chest and squeezed my eyes shut.
"Yugi? I was kidding. I didn't mean it. I bet he's probably regretting in what he said."
"No, you're right. He probably does. Oh frick! I just remembered that we have a shoot tomorrow!!! I can't face him!"
"...well I don't see why you should. I mean the only new show that we're taping is when Katsuya duels Mako. You're not even in it."
"I know...but what about future shows!" I shouted as I fell back.
"You are seriously going to hurt yourself."
"I want to die!" I shouted as I smashed the pillow on my face.
It felt hot and and breathing was muffled, but I was to oblivious to care. The pillow was snatched from my face.
"Remember what you agreed on? Not to hurt yourself," he said.
I didn't answer.
"Hello! Earth to Mr. Grumpy!"
"Loud in clear Mr. Hungry!" I shouted back as I rolled over.
Malik suddenly grabbed me by the arm and pulled me up.
"You are coming with me and we are going to wipe this gloom from you're face right now!" he shouted.
I was shocked, but then an evil smile crossed my face.
"You want the gloom to leave me Malik?" I asked.
"Yeeeeeeesssssssssss!!!"
"Okay then. Grab a dozen sodas, popcorn and grab you're dvd's because we are going to rock tonight!!!" I shouted happily and ran upstairs to grab a bunch of cushions so we could laze on them while watching the movie. Yep, we were going to partey tonight! Even bigger then yesterdays!
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Oooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww. God! I think I ate to much. My stomach cramped badly and Malik seemed to be in the same condition I was in. He turned off the movie and fell over on his back, hugging his stomach, as I slid to the couch and lay there. Suddenly the phone rang and Malik picked it up.
"Hello? Yeah...uh...huh," he said then turned to me. "It's for you."
I groaned as I reached for the phone and put it to my ear.
"Hello?"
"Y..Yugi?"
"Sakura? What's up?"
"Yugi...I...I was on my way home when I spotted Miss Hodai confirming with two men. She told them everything about you, even where you live. I called you're home and you're brother told me you would probably be here. Please be careful Yugi! I don't want you to die!"
"Whoa! Calm down Sakura. I'm not going to die or anything."
"But Yugi! You could get hurt! I dont' want you to die!"
"Sakura, I'm not going to die. And besides, my life would be easier that way though," I joked, but I got a surprise.
"But I don't want the one I love to die!"
I went silent and the phone slipped from my hand and clattered to the floor. Malik picked it up and put it to my ear.
"W..what?"
I could hear sobbing on the other end.
"I love you Yugi. I really do. I've loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. I was just to shy to say anything, and...when you saved me I knew you probably felt something for me."
"Sakura..."
"If you can't give me love, just promise me to be careful! Please?"
I was silent, and I felt tears brimming. Someone loved me. I mean...not love of a friend, but love.
"Sakura," I finally whispered. "I..I love you to, I really do, but we can't be together."
I heard a sob escape the other end.
"It's not that I hate you," I choked. "I love you truly, but...I wouldn't beable to be the best one to relie on. And...I'd only get you killed!" and grabbed the phone from Malik and crashed it on the receiver.
I dropped to my legs and sobbed, tears cascading down my face. I licked one off my cheek and tasted the salty bitterness. Like my life. My life was like the tears that leaked my face.
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It was midnight and I still sniffled on the couch. I felt really bad. I really wanted to accept her love, and have someone, but...I would only get her killed. Look where my parents ended up, and Yami...twice he could have joined them. It was too much. Malik was sleeping, but had his head rested with his arms on the edge of the couch. He had been watching over me. I smiled sadly at him, and slowly slid off, as not to wake him up.
'Malik, you are one of my best frieneds in the world. I can't stand it if they came to take you away from me. Or Isis. I can't let that happen.'
I tiptoed to the door, but stopped suddenly.
"Where do you think you're going?" came a sleepy voice.
I turned slowly to Malik and he looked at me with half closed eyes.
"Uh...I needed air," I lied.
He snorted.
"Right, more like wanted to leave because of some stupid two men who are after you."
"Huh? What...you heard!"
"Hey, I was the one holding the phone to you're ear."
"Oh yeah..."
Malik sat up and yawned as he sat on the edge of the couch.
"Yugi...I don't see why you're so afraid. I mean...what could have you done to get someone to track you done like this?" he asked sleepily.
"That's the thing Malik. I don't know. And I should be afraid. They killed my pop! And they tried to kill Yami! I don't want them going after Sakura or you or my other friends!"
"I'm not afraid of one of those snot people!"
"Because you are one," I said as I rolled my eyes.
He just muttered something under his breath and and leaned on the couch.
"Anyway, I still need air so I'll be right back."
"You promise? You come back right here?"
"Yes."
"You better or I'm going to be looking for you, and you now how cranky I get when I don't get any sleep."
"Yes. I know," and left, as Malik fell off the couch and slept.
~*~
It was cold tonight, and I couldn't help notice the stars. They shone beautifully. I breathed in the fresh air deeply and tried ignoring everything around me. But that proved to be a fatal mistake. For suddenly, as I neared the old abandoned sweet shop, I felt hands grab me and pull me inside. I was powerless as I struggled, and yelped as I was thrown to the dusty floor. I groggily looked up and saw three figures before me. Two that looked dumb, and the other that looked insane.
"Who are you? And what the hell do you want?" I asked.
The biggest one (who is the insane looking one) laughed and jammed his foot onto my chest.
"You don't remember me then, do you?"
I squinted and through the pale light of the moon, and I barely saw his face. It seemed familiar and had to think on it before it hit me.
"You're that sucker who I humiliated at the game convention," I finally replied.
"Yes, and do you know what happened after that? I was kicked out of my clubs, branded a black blood, lost my job, lost my gal, had to steal, went to jail, and had been suffering unbearable torture!"
"So you came to kill me for that," I finished.
"Yes. My son died because of you too. In having me branded, bullies started picking on him, and one day he was found dead. They killed him because he was known as a black blood, because I WAS BRANDED ONE!"
I winced as he back slapped me.
"You ruined my life! So know I will ruin yours!" he roared and I yelped as I was punched in the chest.
I sprawled on the ground, trying to get up, but his foot jammed into my back.
"So much suffering I went through because of you. So much pain. Now you shall feel my wraith!" he shouted, and kicked me repeadately in the stomach.
I coughed, and soon felt myself heave on the ground, and felt faint as I saw the puddle of blood.
"Please, stop!" I shouted. "It wasn't my fault! I was just a nine year old having fun!"
"SHUT THE HELL UP!!!" and felt his hand grab my collor and braced myself for the pain.
I screamed as I made contact with a glass case, and fell on the sharp pieces that littered the floor. I wanted it to stop, but he wouldn't stop there. He nudged me with his toe, and flipped me over. I bet there were shards sticking out of my back, because he stepped on it and I felt pricks of pain sear through my back. I bit my lip, trying not to shout.
"Stop it!" I shouted.
I felt my arms being held down, and fist after fist connected with my body.
"Hit him hard!" the one on my right shouted.
"In the stomach! In the stomach!" the one on the left shouted.
He did both, and stopped every few minutes, as I heaved on the floor. It stopped, but only for a moment, as they dropped me and I lay there, panting. When my moment of rest ended, he grabbed the back of my neck and collided it with the floor. What happened next I'm not so sure, since after the first few whaps, I fell unconsious. ****************************************************************
It had been three days or maybe two since Yugi left. I had been thinking of his words ever since I left the hospital and they plague me. Was he really telling me the truth? Or was he just toying with me like he always does? I sighed, as I drank the coffee and walked back towards the apartment. If I ever see him again...I don't know. Should I ignore him, or...embrace him? No, I won't give in to such a lie. I know him inside out and he's nothing but a monster! He killed my parents, and he almost killed me. Why should I love him? I poundered this back and forth till I heard a yelp. I looked up and found myself in front of the old sweat shop. The lights were out, but I swear I heard commotion in the back.
'Most likely theives. Stealing what's left of the poor shop,' I thought as I was about to continue to walk on.
I froze as I heard it again. It sounded like a scream, but it was to muffled to be heard.
'Damn bullies! Picking on poor defensless victims,' I growled as I wandered inside.
I didn't like the looks of it. There was shattered glass, and a puddle of blood. I stepped over it and jumped over the counter. I squated to see if I could hear anything, and I heard faint whack. It sounded like something was connecting with something else. I edged toward the back and my eyes went wide. I was right, it was bullies picking on someone younger. Bastards! I stood up and strode right in.
"Hey you bastards! Stop picking on the kid!" I shouted.
The tall burly one stopped, and let go of the poor kid.
'Wait. That kid looks familiar. Arg! Why couldn't it be day time so I could see everything clearly! Wait...I see...I see...OH MY GOD! YUGI!!!'
The two dumbasses lunged for me, but I was ready. I popped off the top of my hot coffee and threw it at them. They howled bloody murder and ended up colliding into each other (when they were running in circles) and falling unconsious. Stupid idiots. The one who I assumed was the leader, stood up and flashed me an evil smile.
"So...you survived."
"Who the hell are you?" I growled.
"I was the one you ran into when you were drunk," he taunted.
"I do not recall, but I'm warning you, if you killed him YOU ARE DEAD!!!"
"Ha! Stupid boy. He deserved it, and from what I hear from Miss Hodai, you don't really care for him anyway, so you shouldn't be so upset."
"And how would that bitch know?" I shot back.
"She said she had been following you two around for some time, and saw how you treat him and...."
"Why did you do this?" I interupted.
"He made me suffer. I suffered pain, humiliation and the death of my son. I lost my gal because I was out of buisness, and had been a rat for those years. Revenge grew and I couldn't sleep till I killed the one to make me suffer."
I clenched my fist. I was so mad. Did this bastard believe he was the only one to suffer?
"YUGI HAS SUFFERED TOO! AND WAY LONGER THEN YOU! HE LOST HIS MOTHER WHEN HE WAS A MEAR INFANT AND HAD ME TO TOLLERATE WITH! HE BARELY HAD ANY FRIENDS AND THEN YOU CAME ALONG TO TAKE IS FATHER! AND THEN TRIED TO TAKE ME! IS THAT FAIR! AND MISS HODAI WAS TRYING TO KILL HIM SINE HE FIRST STARTED THAT DAMN SCHOOL!!!" I shouted. (actually screamed is more like it).
He only snorted.
"Do you think I care? It's not his life I'm worried of. He made me suffer, and I can't move from that thought!" and threw him at me.
I caught him clumsily, and he ran passed me and turned a corner. I wanted to chase him and catch him, then beat the living crap out of him, but Yugi needed me now! I looked him over and I saw it was bad. Half his face was smeared with blood, and a thin stream was cascading down his chin. Even though he was unconsious, he hand tightened on his stomach and I lay him still in case of internal bleeding. I went through my pockets and sighed in relief as I pulled out my cell phone.
"H..hello?" I stammered.
"Yes, how may I help you?" came the voice of a woman.
"My brother. He's hurt badly. He needs help now!"
"Sir, calm down. We have just sent an ambulence and if there's any way to make the occupant comfortable without disterbing them, do so. Otherwise just remain calm."
"Yes, thank you," and clicked off.
I glanced at Yugi again, and felt a tear slid down.
'Yugi, please be alright!'
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Yugi: O.o
Yami: O.O
Mamoru:....no comment.
Mijikai: -_- okay...then. I know it's sad and I apologize if something doesn't make sense. ****************************************************************
CHAPTER THREE!
Can't I have braces.
Ryou: (spins the bottle) Honda!
Honda: Crap!
Ryou: Truth or dare.
Honda: Uhhhhhhhh...truth.
Ryou: Ummmmmmm...
Bakura: Do you have a crush on Ryou!?
Everyone: O.o
Ryou: O_O BAKURA!!!
Bakura: He said truth.
Honda: O.o No.
Bakura: Okay! That answers that question.
Everyone: -_-
Honda: (spins it and lands on Mokuba) Truth or dare?
Mokuba: Dare!
Honda: I dare you to...give me Kaiba's credit card!
Seto: O.o WHAT THE HELL...
Mokuba: Big brother!
Seto: -_- Fine...O.o WHAT THE HECK!
Mokuba: (hands Honda the credit card)
Honda: Halalooya!
Seto: ( snatches it back)
Honda: Hey!
Seto: You never said for keeps.
Honda: GAR!
Mokuba: (spins lands on Yami) Truth or dare?
Yami: Dare.
Mokuba: KISS YUGI!!!
Yami: O_O
Yugi: -_- Do I have to repeat what my ortho said?
Bakura: I still think that's bull.
Yugi: Read this smarty!
Bakura: (snatches and scans) Ha! A flaw! It says females not males! Ha!
Yugi: -_-0 (sigh) I knew that was to good to be true.
Yami: I am the King of Games and Egypt. Not a gay pervert!
Mokuba: More like the King of Morans.
Yami: O_O
Seto: Go Mokuba!
Mokuba: (bows)
Everyone: -_- What ever.
Yami: (blushes and pecks Yugi on the cheek)
Yugi: O_O (Slap!)
Yami: Owwwwwwww.
Mokuba: Awwwwwwwwwwwww, I wanted the lips!
Jou: Kaiba...what are you letting you're brother watch?
Honda: Or most likely...read?
Seto: Uhhhhhhhhhh...nothing!
Mokuba: He let's me read...Merf!
Seto: ^_^0 Mokuba reads picture books.
Mokuba: _ MMMMMMMMEEEEEEEERRRRRRFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!
Yami: (spins and lands on Anzu) Truth or dare?
Anzu: Ummmmmmm...Truth.
Yami: Have you ever...cheated?
Anzu: Yami you horrible person! I'd never cheat! I always stay loyal to the one I'm in love with. Cheating is wrong when you have a relationship with another and further more...
Yami:......Anzu, I mean cheat as in not play fairly, as in not fairly in games.
Anzu: Oh.
Yugi: I'm going to be sick.
Anzu: Yes.
Yami: O.o YOU HAVE! DEMON! I SHALL SEND YOU TO THE SHADOW REALM AS YOU'RE PUNISHMENT!!!
Yugi: (grabs Yami's coat and pulls him down) Sit boy!
Yami: Who do I look like? Inu-Yaasha!?
Yugi: No, he's cool you're weird.
Yami: -_- Meany.
Anzu: (looks at Yami like he's insane and spins the bottle) Jou! Truth or dare?
Jou: Truth!
Anzu: Are you dating Mai?
Jou: Yes! And I'm proud!
Seto: (fake amazement) Wow, you actually have something to be proud of.
Jou: _ shut up! (spins lands on Seto) (Evil grin)
Seto: (gulp)
Jou: Truth or dar?
Seto: Truth.
Jou: Do you have a stuffed animal you sleep with?
Seto: No.
Mokuba: (opens mouth) Merf!
Seto: (to Mokuba) SHUT UP!
Mokuba: MERF!
Seto: (spins bottle) Ha! Bakura!
Bakura: Fu...
Ryou: BAKURA!!!
Bakura: Frick.
Ryou: Better.
Seto: Truth or Dare?
Bakura: Dare!
Seto: I dare you...tell Yami that you love him.
Bakura: NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! WHAT HAVE I EVER DONE TO DESERVE THIS!!!
Seto: Sop it up and just do it!
Bakura: (turns to Yami) (Mummbles)
Yami: Excuse me?
Bakura: (growls)
Yami: I still can't understand you.
Bakura: I love you. (gives him the finger before sitting down)
Yami: I hate you to Bakura.
Yugi: -_- That was weird.
Bakura: (spins the bottle to land on....)
(THE INSANITLY WILL CONTINUE!!!)
