Luna-Chan: YAY!! Another chapter of my epic story!! ^_^ I'm just gonna have a short OOC because I have a good idea for this chapter! ^^v enjoy!

Kari: Epic.. psh. I'm not even in it XP What's one without me? ^^

Luna-Chan: A good fic.

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*Yugi Motou stood in the cold, late December wind. He rubbed his arms briskly to warm the skin underneath his light leather jacket.

His amethyst eyes looked around worriedly. They should have been here by now. Where were they? Did something happen? Were they alright?

Shaking his head a little at his own worried, foolish thoughts, he turned towards the Games Shop. It had been two years since Grampa passed

away on that warm summer evening. The sakuras were beautiful and the moon was high. Yugi closed his eyes a moment imagining that night.

Grampa had passed quietly and without pain or fuss. They buried him behind the Games Shop, in memory. Opening his large eyes once again, the

worry returned. Jessi and Bonnie only lived 15 minutes away and Yami drives like hell, so they should've been there about 10 minutes ago.

Maybe they were having car trouble. Yugi had told Yami not to shut the car off when it was cold like this, because that old thing was hard to

start. Sighing, he turned and went back inside. Walking into the living room, he spotted Ryou sitting in Bakura's lap, reading a book with the

Yami reading along. Seto and Joey were playing poker and, by the scowl on Joey's face, he was losing. Yugi smiled softly to himself, then returned to

his seat on the couch. Picking up his mug that was filled with hot chocolate, he sighed for what seemed like the 100th time. Ryou looked up

from his reading and asked, in his cheerful English accented voice,*

Ryou: Still not here, Yugi?

*Yugi shook his head and sipped his drink.*

*Bakura had also looked up and raised a brow with a skeptical look.*

Bakura: Meh, they probably have car troubles.. or Yami's having 'yami' troubles..-

*Seto raised a brow and then a grin spread across his dark face as he placed his own down.*

Seto: Royal Flush. I win again.

*Joey's eyes widened.*

Joey: WHAT?! But...but.. That's the third time in a row! How d'ya... ah, pfft.

*Seto grinned at him, then collected the cards, shuffling them once more.*

Seto: Play again?

Joey: Course.

*While Seto was shuffling the cards, Joey glanced out the window. It was snowing. Again. He sighed, then glanced at Seto, stopping a moment. He

looked so cute as he had a triumphant look on HIS face now. An evil grin came to Joey's face. Slowly and casually he stood. Seto watched form the corner

of his eye.*

Seto: And what do you think you're doing, Mr. Wheeler?

Joey: *innocent look* Me? Nothin'. Just.. uh.. stretchin'. ^^''

Seto: Uh huh. Well, its your turn to deal, so get down here.

Joey: Down here, you say? Auright, here I come.

*By this time, Joey had walked around behind Seto. Turning on a heal, he glomped Seto.*

Seto: Augh! *Giggle* Jeez.. I didn't mean me..

Joey: *shrugs* you weren't specific. *Presses his nose into Seto's neck.* Didn't think ya'd mind.

*Seto shook his head with a grin and pulled Joey onto his lap, spreading the cards on his stomach. Seto half-grinned at him, held up seven cards

and said,*

Seto: Go fish.

*Joey grinned and picked up his cards. Yugi smiled at the two's happiness. Rolling his now empty cup between his small hands, he continued to worry about his yami.

As an absent-minded habit, his foot began to bounce up and down on the floor, making small vibrations. Everyone looked up at this. Ryou sighed.*

Ryou: If you're so worried, why don't you go out to their house and see if there's anything wrong... Then again.. They could be on the road and then you'd pass them

on the way and then you would worry more, because they would come here and you'd totally miss eachother and-

Bakura: *Puts his hand over Ryou's chattering mouth.* Sh. Yugi, they'll be here soon.. why don't you try your mind link?

*Yugi's eyes lit up.*

Yugi: Hey, yeah.. That thing can reach for miles! Thanks Bakura ^___^

//Yami? Are you there? YYYYaaaaaammmmmmiiiiiii.....//

\\.....Y-Yugi...?\\

*Yami's voice was distant and weak. New worry sprang up inside and he sat bolt upright. The group all turned to Yugi with weird expressions all over their faces.

*

//Yami what's wrong?! Where are you?! WHAT HAPPENED?!?!//

*More questions pushed to be released, but Yugi only listened eagerly for his yami's reply.*

\\.....I...a..truck...Yugi....help....bloo..d...\\

*Tears began to blur the hikari's vision. His face was etched with pain. Joey sat up, the cards spilling everywhere. He took a seat beside Yugi, lightly stringing an

arm around his frail shoulders. Joey's voice was soft,*

Joey: Yug? Wassa matter? Didja get a hold of'im?

*Yugi couldn't speak, he could barely hold back the threatening tears. His body shuddered.*

Yugi: W-we have to find them!

*He stood up in a rush, nearly knocking Joey over onto the floor. Joey caught his wrist, trying to calm him down.*

Joey: Whoa, whoa, slow down there, Yug. Now, wassa matta?Uigo anp

Yugi: I-It's Yami! He's in trouble! We have to help him!

*Seto and Bakura jumped up in unison, Ryou tumbling to the floor with a thud. Bakura quickly picked him up with apologies and Yugi headed for the door. The others quickly followed

trying to keep up with his hurried steps. The door was flung open and Yugi ran towards the jeep. He was stopped in mid-step by a grasping hand. It was Seto.*

Seto: Yugi, stop! Do you even know where they are? Any ideas at all?

*Yugi sighed into the nipping wind. The snow was swirling around them in whipping thunders. Slowly he shook his head.*

Yugi: As far as I know, they're somewhere between here and Jessi's house... That's about it.

*Seto sighed.*

Seto: Guess we better split up into groups then, huh?

Yugi: *sighs* Alright.. You go with Joey.. Bakura and Ryou and I'll go with.. the cat.

Seto: *raised a brow with a spreading grin* The cat? That lazy thing?

Yugi: *shrugs* well.. I dunno what else would do it..

*Bakura grinned at Ryou.*

Bakura: You're my partner!

Ryou: *giggles*

*Yugi nods them in different directions, then heads over to the small garage. He heard the roar of the jeep disappear over the small hill. Wrenching open the door, Yugi vanished into

the dusty dark. Soon, a large black motorcycle came crashing through the doorway with Yugi aboard. Stopping for a minute, he wheeled in a different direction and raced down the opposing

driveway. He roared onto the freeway and sped down, pushing the spedometer. His heart and head were set on finding Yami. Not far down, a flash of silver encased in snow caught his eye.

Turning the bike down into the ditch, he soon saw the snow drift and the back bumper of a black mercedes benze. Panic ran through him. Falling to his knees into the snow, he began to dig with

his bare hands. Glass shards began to cut his hands. Not caring now, he dug with more fury. Soon, he came to a smashed window and the red snow. A strand of Yami's hair lay within the crunched window.

MEANWHLE.....

*Bakura and Ryou walked along the road's edge, holding hands and giggling as they talked. Bakura's arm snaked around Ryou's waist and he pulled the small one close. Ryou's giggle rang out in the silence.*

Ryou: Bakura.. We're supposed to be watching out for Yami and the car...

Bakura: You watch.. I'm busy..

*Bakura snuggled his face into Ryou's hair. As a tree came up, he gently pushed his hikari up against the tree and kissed his neck. Ryou once again giggled.*

Ryou: Ku-ra.. we're supposed to-

*Ryou's words were cut off by a kiss from Bakura.*

ANOTHER MEANWHILE.....

*Seto drove the jeep over hills and around trees, Joey sitting hopefully at his side.*

Joey: I hope they're okay.. I wonder how the others are doin'...

Seto: *smiles a little* I'm sure they're ok.. We'll find them, don't worry..

Joey: *reaches over and holds Seto's free hand smiling the best he can, Seto giving him a reassuring squeeze.*

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Luna-Chan: And there you have it! Chapter two! Interesting... Chapter 3 should be rolling around soon.. yay!! ^_^ Until then, ciao!

Kari: Yeah, ja'ne!