Greetings! Welcome to the next little chapter..
I know I said that Kaiba would be in this chapter a lot, but that didn't happen. He originally was in the chapter, but it got a little long so I had to break it up into two. You'll see him in the next one.
Thanks for all the reviews!! You're all the best!
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Part 8: The Best Laid Plans
"All finished!"
Yugi beamed as he looked down at his chest where the now fully assembled Millennium Puzzle lay. Joey had given him all of the pieces, claiming that putting the thing together was one of the hardest things he'd ever had to try to do. Yugi had laughed at his friend's theatrics, but had appreciated what pieces Joey had managed to put together.
"And you said I couldn't assemble it half blind, Yami."
Yugi felt Yami's distress at the careless mention of his current condition and felt guilty for being so blasé about it. He couldn't help it. If he let himself get serious about it, he'd dissolve into childish tears at the unfairness of it all. He didn't want to do that.
*~* That was not funny, Yugi *~*
Yugi sighed and leaned back against the pillows. He still hurt, even though the doctor had given him plenty of painkillers. He'd sent everyone home as well so Yugi could rest, but Yugi found himself missing his friends and his grandfather. He closed his eyes, sending an apologetic wave to Yami.
**~~** I know it wasn't funny, and I'm sorry. I just don't want to think about it, Yami. It's going to be okay, you'll see **~~**
Yami remained quiet, and Yugi did not initiate further conversation. His mind kept going back to what the men that had attacked him had said. He had no idea what a God card was, but he felt that he needed to find out. He was sure that Seto Kaiba was the person he needed to speak to about that, since the goons had mentioned his name.
'What if they were working for him?' Yugi thought to himself. 'What if Kaiba sent them to get the card away from me? He kidnapped my grandfather and forced him into a duel that caused him to have a heart attack for the Blue Eyes White Dragon card once, so what's to stop him from coming after me?'
He shook his head, dragging himself out of those thoughts. Joey had told him that Kaiba had brought him to the hospital and had seemed shocked at what had happened. From what Joey had said, it didn't seem as if Kaiba had been involved at all. He had to find out one way or another, though.
Carefully, he pushed the covers back and gingerly pulled himself up to a sitting position on his hospital bed. His chest hurt, but he could deal with that. He slid his legs out of bed and gingerly placed them on the floor, shivering slightly as the coldness of the tiles seeped into his bare feet.
"Yugi, what are you doing?"
Yugi looked up, startled at the voice, only to find Yami standing at the foot of the bed, watching him.
"I'm going to go talk to Kaiba."
Yami frowned and shook his head. "Are you out of your mind? You're recovering from a head injury, you can't leave this room."
"I have to, Yami. I have to know what those creeps were talking about and Kaiba is the only one who can tell me."
He got to his feet, sighing in relief when he didn't feel dizzy. He made his way to where his clothes should be kept and frowned when he found the drawer empty. He opened up a couple of other drawers and found them empty as well. He looked around the room, but didn't see a suitcase.
"Grandpa must not have brought me any clothes," Yugi muttered.
He spotted a backpack lying in one corner of the room and made his way slowly to it. He lifted it onto the bed and opened it up. Inside, he found some school books and a few items of clothing. Yugi pulled out what looked to be a pair of blue jeans and unfolded them, wincing as he realized that they were way too long for him.
"That is Joey's backpack," Yami said as he remained standing by the bed.
"Yeah, it is. He carries extra clothes in here sometimes when he knows he's not going home." Yugi broke off and took out the shirt that was also in the backpack. "I think I can wear these."
Yami frowned. "Joey is substantially taller than you are. How do you propose to manage fitting into his clothes?"
Yugi smiled slightly at Yami. "Just watch me."
A few minutes later, Yugi was finished. Joey's jeans were being held onto his waist by a piece of chord he'd grabbed from the curtains, while the legs had been folded quite a few times to accommodate Yugi's shorter legs. Joey's shirt had been tucked into the jeans and then pulled out slightly to cover the makeshift belt. Yugi nodded his satisfaction at the finished product and walked into the bathroom where he was surprised to find his tennis shoes. He grinned in triumph and put them on without socks.
He walked over to the mirror, squinted in the brightly lit room, and winced at his reflection.
"I can't go out of here looking like this," he stated as he reached up to remove the bandages from around his head. He gasped as he saw the small, shaved spot on the side of his head. "What did they do to me?" When he realized why they'd had to shave his head and saw the resulting stitches from the operation, he sobered up and began to have second thoughts about leaving the hospital.
"I told you it wasn't a good idea to leave."
Yugi heard Yami's voice closer to him and turned to see a shadow by the door to the bathroom. After a little while, the shadow became visible as Yami.
"I have to go, Yami. Kaiba isn't going to come to me and I need answers. I have to talk to him."
Yugi turned back to the mirror and sighed. After a few minutes, he managed to rework his hair so that his golden bangs covered the shaved spot on his head. It wouldn't be good for someone to notice that and come after him for leaving the hospital early so he had to make sure that he appeared normal. Thankfully, the sleeves of Joey's short sleeve shirt went down to his elbows so the bruises on his arms weren't very noticeable.
"Yugi, this is a mistake. Can you not call Kaiba and ask him to come?"
Yugi whirled around to face Yami, but the movement made him dizzy and he had to reach out to steady himself on the sink. When the room stopped spinning, he straightened up and faced Yami.
"He wouldn't come. I'm doing this whether you agree with me or not."
Yugi left the bathroom and peeked out the front door to make sure that no one was coming. He felt a bit self conscious walking around in borrowed clothing, especially since the legs of the jeans were bunched up at his ankles. It looked like he was wearing flotation devices, which went absolutely beautifully with the billowing sleeves of Joey's long shirt. He looked like a little boy in his father's clothing and hoped that Joey wouldn't see him like this.
"I have to go with you, but I don't think it's a good idea. Just so you know," Yami said, then disappeared into the puzzle. Yugi sighed, but decided to continue on ahead anyway.
He stepped out of his room and walked towards the elevator as quickly as he could. He was almost there when a loud voice stopped him.
"Hey you, hold it right there, kid!"
Yugi froze. He couldn't outrun the man, because it was hard enough for him to walk, but he didn't want to turn around and face him either. He just stood there, until the man walked up to stand in front of him.
"You dropped this, kid," the man said holding out a yellow wallet.
Yugi looked up and saw the man smiling at him. He reached out and took the offered object.
"Thank you very much, sir."
"You're welcome. I've lost my wallet a few times and it isn't a good feeling. You take care now," the man said and walked in the opposite direction.
Yugi sighed in relief, and then looked down at the wallet in his hands. It was the same one that Joey had carried during Duelist Kindgom, the one with Serenity's picture inside it. Yugi walked towards the elevator, relieved when the car arrived immediately. He stepped inside and pushed the button for the first floor. When he arrived there, he made his way out of the door quickly, and got as far away from the hospital as he could before having to stop and rest.
He walked into a parking garage that serviced a department store and situated himself on the floor between two cars where he wouldn't be seen. Feeling like he was prying, he took out Joey's wallet and rifled through it, relieved when he found some money in it. He needed it to catch the bus to Kaiba's and the money would help. He'd be glad to pay Joey back once this was finished.
*~* You're tired and in pain, Aibou, I can feel it. We should go back *~*
*~~* No, I need to finish this *~~*
Yugi leaned against one of the cars, his gaze dropping down to the wallet in his hands. He reached inside, took out enough money for the bus and put the wallet back in the pocket of the jeans where it must have been originally. He stared at the bills in his hand, until his vision completely darkened. Yugi blinked several times, but it took a few minutes for his blurry vision to return. He felt a flood of panic go through his body and he was sure that Yami could feel it too.
*~~* Before you say anything, Yami, I'm fine *~~*
Yugi felt Yami's annoyance with him, but also felt the concern and fear for his safety.
*~* Why do you insist on doing this yourself, Yugi? Why not ask Joey, Tristan, Bakura or your grandfather to help you? *~*
Yugi thought about the question for a moment, and then decided that it would be pointless to lie to Yami. He'd know it was a lie right away anyway.
*~~* I've never been able to do anything myself, Yami. Everyone is always looking out for me, protecting me. I want to prove to them that I can take care of myself, that I'm not a kid *~~*
Yami was silent, but Yugi could feel that Yami was seriously considering his words. Finally, the ancient spirit spoke.
*~* I understand, Yugi. However, this is not the time to go at it alone. You're injured, not in the best shape, and definitely not in a position to go around the city, looking for someone who will more than likely deny anything you ask him. Please, Yugi, go back to the hospital. Get well and then worry about speaking to Kaiba *~*
*~~* I can't. I have to do this *~~*
****
"Hello, Yugi, how are you feeling?"
Solomon stopped at the doorway and frowned, noticing the empty bed. He turned towards the bathroom, thinking that Yugi was in there, but saw that the door was open. He quickly walked inside, thinking that Yugi was hurt, but stopped when he found the room empty. Upon closer inspection, he saw Yugi's hospital clothing on the floor of the bathroom, along with his bandages.
"Yugi?" he yelled, a little louder this time.
He walked out of the bathroom and out into the hallway, checking to see if maybe his grandson was wondering along in the hallway. When he didn't see him, Solomon peeked inside some of the other rooms, but found nothing. He finally went to the nurse's station and inquired there.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Moto, we haven't seen your grandson. He was supposed to be in his room."
"I know that, but he isn't. Since it's your responsibility to take care of him, I suggest you find him."
He turned away from the nurse, worry and fear making him edgy and moody. Yugi was in no condition to be wondering around. He needed to be in bed where he could recuperate.
"Mr. Moto, is there something wrong?"
Solomon turned around to find the Kaiba brothers standing in front of him.
"We went to Yugi's room but he's not there," the younger Kaiba said. "Where is he?"
Solomon closed his eyes and sighed, only now remembering that Mokuba was supposed to come visit his grandson. He opened his eyes again, glanced at Mokuba, then at his older brother, before shaking his head in confusion.
"I don't know where he is, Mokuba. I think Yugi may have left the hospital."
"How can you be so sure?" the elder Kaiba asked.
"His hospital clothes are in the bathroom floor, and the shoes I'd left for him are gone. He'd have no need for shoes unless he was going somewhere."
"I thought he just woke up. Should he be out wondering around?" Mokuba asked.
"No, Mokuba, he shouldn't be."
An uncomfortable silence fell over the trio, until a nurse approached them.
"Mr. Moto, one of our orderlies says that he saw a boy matching your grandson's description leaving the hospital about a half hour ago."
Solomon clenched his jaw, trying to hold back the angry reply. "Why didn't they stop him? He's not supposed to be out of his room, much less out of the hospital."
The nurse had the decency to look guilty. "I'm sorry, but no one knew that he was a patient since he was dressed in street clothes."
Solomon sighed in frustration.
"I'll go after him."
"What?" both Solomon and Mokuba asked at the same time.
"My car is downstairs. If Yugi left the hospital a half hour ago, he couldn't have gotten very far. I'll go look for him," the elder Kaiba offered. "Mr. Moto, you can stay here in case the orderly was wrong and Yugi is still in the hospital. Mokuba, you can stay with Mr. Moto, if that's okay, sir."
Solomon nodded. "It's fine. Mokuba can stay with me. Please be careful, Kaiba. If you find him, let me know."
Kaiba nodded. "I will call you immediately.
Solomon watched the elder Kaiba go, perplexed at the sudden offer of assistance. He wished the young man well. Hopefully, if Yugi had left the hospital, Kaiba would find him.
****
Deciding that he'd wasted enough time resting, Yugi got up and made his way back to the street. He had a vague idea of where the closest bus stop was and hoped to get there before anyone noticed that he was gone. He walked carefully to the intersection and waited for the light to indicate that it was safe to walk. He waited for a moment, not sure what direction to take.
Just as the light was about to turn red, Yugi decided to cross the street. When he was halfway across, his vision went black again. He blinked several times, willing it to return. This time, it wouldn't. He moved his head, but couldn't see a thing. He found himself disoriented and unsure about what direction he'd been headed. He started to walk towards what he thought was the right direction, but stopped when he heard the blare of a car horn very close to him. He immediately stopped, and felt the shifting of the air around him. Yugi then heard the terrifying sound of tires screeching and closed his eyes, waiting for the impact that he was sure would come.
**~~**
**Don't hurt me, please don't hurt me**
...looks up from behind the computer monitor, hoping that the wonderful and awesome readers aren't getting ready to throw rocks and other painful objects. I love Yugi. really, I do. But you see, my muse has other ideas. He's not so nice and gives me all these ways to torture the poor lad. I swear he's possessed. So what's going to happen? Sorry, no clues this time. You'll have to wait for chapter 9.
:o)
I know I said that Kaiba would be in this chapter a lot, but that didn't happen. He originally was in the chapter, but it got a little long so I had to break it up into two. You'll see him in the next one.
Thanks for all the reviews!! You're all the best!
**~~**
Part 8: The Best Laid Plans
"All finished!"
Yugi beamed as he looked down at his chest where the now fully assembled Millennium Puzzle lay. Joey had given him all of the pieces, claiming that putting the thing together was one of the hardest things he'd ever had to try to do. Yugi had laughed at his friend's theatrics, but had appreciated what pieces Joey had managed to put together.
"And you said I couldn't assemble it half blind, Yami."
Yugi felt Yami's distress at the careless mention of his current condition and felt guilty for being so blasé about it. He couldn't help it. If he let himself get serious about it, he'd dissolve into childish tears at the unfairness of it all. He didn't want to do that.
*~* That was not funny, Yugi *~*
Yugi sighed and leaned back against the pillows. He still hurt, even though the doctor had given him plenty of painkillers. He'd sent everyone home as well so Yugi could rest, but Yugi found himself missing his friends and his grandfather. He closed his eyes, sending an apologetic wave to Yami.
**~~** I know it wasn't funny, and I'm sorry. I just don't want to think about it, Yami. It's going to be okay, you'll see **~~**
Yami remained quiet, and Yugi did not initiate further conversation. His mind kept going back to what the men that had attacked him had said. He had no idea what a God card was, but he felt that he needed to find out. He was sure that Seto Kaiba was the person he needed to speak to about that, since the goons had mentioned his name.
'What if they were working for him?' Yugi thought to himself. 'What if Kaiba sent them to get the card away from me? He kidnapped my grandfather and forced him into a duel that caused him to have a heart attack for the Blue Eyes White Dragon card once, so what's to stop him from coming after me?'
He shook his head, dragging himself out of those thoughts. Joey had told him that Kaiba had brought him to the hospital and had seemed shocked at what had happened. From what Joey had said, it didn't seem as if Kaiba had been involved at all. He had to find out one way or another, though.
Carefully, he pushed the covers back and gingerly pulled himself up to a sitting position on his hospital bed. His chest hurt, but he could deal with that. He slid his legs out of bed and gingerly placed them on the floor, shivering slightly as the coldness of the tiles seeped into his bare feet.
"Yugi, what are you doing?"
Yugi looked up, startled at the voice, only to find Yami standing at the foot of the bed, watching him.
"I'm going to go talk to Kaiba."
Yami frowned and shook his head. "Are you out of your mind? You're recovering from a head injury, you can't leave this room."
"I have to, Yami. I have to know what those creeps were talking about and Kaiba is the only one who can tell me."
He got to his feet, sighing in relief when he didn't feel dizzy. He made his way to where his clothes should be kept and frowned when he found the drawer empty. He opened up a couple of other drawers and found them empty as well. He looked around the room, but didn't see a suitcase.
"Grandpa must not have brought me any clothes," Yugi muttered.
He spotted a backpack lying in one corner of the room and made his way slowly to it. He lifted it onto the bed and opened it up. Inside, he found some school books and a few items of clothing. Yugi pulled out what looked to be a pair of blue jeans and unfolded them, wincing as he realized that they were way too long for him.
"That is Joey's backpack," Yami said as he remained standing by the bed.
"Yeah, it is. He carries extra clothes in here sometimes when he knows he's not going home." Yugi broke off and took out the shirt that was also in the backpack. "I think I can wear these."
Yami frowned. "Joey is substantially taller than you are. How do you propose to manage fitting into his clothes?"
Yugi smiled slightly at Yami. "Just watch me."
A few minutes later, Yugi was finished. Joey's jeans were being held onto his waist by a piece of chord he'd grabbed from the curtains, while the legs had been folded quite a few times to accommodate Yugi's shorter legs. Joey's shirt had been tucked into the jeans and then pulled out slightly to cover the makeshift belt. Yugi nodded his satisfaction at the finished product and walked into the bathroom where he was surprised to find his tennis shoes. He grinned in triumph and put them on without socks.
He walked over to the mirror, squinted in the brightly lit room, and winced at his reflection.
"I can't go out of here looking like this," he stated as he reached up to remove the bandages from around his head. He gasped as he saw the small, shaved spot on the side of his head. "What did they do to me?" When he realized why they'd had to shave his head and saw the resulting stitches from the operation, he sobered up and began to have second thoughts about leaving the hospital.
"I told you it wasn't a good idea to leave."
Yugi heard Yami's voice closer to him and turned to see a shadow by the door to the bathroom. After a little while, the shadow became visible as Yami.
"I have to go, Yami. Kaiba isn't going to come to me and I need answers. I have to talk to him."
Yugi turned back to the mirror and sighed. After a few minutes, he managed to rework his hair so that his golden bangs covered the shaved spot on his head. It wouldn't be good for someone to notice that and come after him for leaving the hospital early so he had to make sure that he appeared normal. Thankfully, the sleeves of Joey's short sleeve shirt went down to his elbows so the bruises on his arms weren't very noticeable.
"Yugi, this is a mistake. Can you not call Kaiba and ask him to come?"
Yugi whirled around to face Yami, but the movement made him dizzy and he had to reach out to steady himself on the sink. When the room stopped spinning, he straightened up and faced Yami.
"He wouldn't come. I'm doing this whether you agree with me or not."
Yugi left the bathroom and peeked out the front door to make sure that no one was coming. He felt a bit self conscious walking around in borrowed clothing, especially since the legs of the jeans were bunched up at his ankles. It looked like he was wearing flotation devices, which went absolutely beautifully with the billowing sleeves of Joey's long shirt. He looked like a little boy in his father's clothing and hoped that Joey wouldn't see him like this.
"I have to go with you, but I don't think it's a good idea. Just so you know," Yami said, then disappeared into the puzzle. Yugi sighed, but decided to continue on ahead anyway.
He stepped out of his room and walked towards the elevator as quickly as he could. He was almost there when a loud voice stopped him.
"Hey you, hold it right there, kid!"
Yugi froze. He couldn't outrun the man, because it was hard enough for him to walk, but he didn't want to turn around and face him either. He just stood there, until the man walked up to stand in front of him.
"You dropped this, kid," the man said holding out a yellow wallet.
Yugi looked up and saw the man smiling at him. He reached out and took the offered object.
"Thank you very much, sir."
"You're welcome. I've lost my wallet a few times and it isn't a good feeling. You take care now," the man said and walked in the opposite direction.
Yugi sighed in relief, and then looked down at the wallet in his hands. It was the same one that Joey had carried during Duelist Kindgom, the one with Serenity's picture inside it. Yugi walked towards the elevator, relieved when the car arrived immediately. He stepped inside and pushed the button for the first floor. When he arrived there, he made his way out of the door quickly, and got as far away from the hospital as he could before having to stop and rest.
He walked into a parking garage that serviced a department store and situated himself on the floor between two cars where he wouldn't be seen. Feeling like he was prying, he took out Joey's wallet and rifled through it, relieved when he found some money in it. He needed it to catch the bus to Kaiba's and the money would help. He'd be glad to pay Joey back once this was finished.
*~* You're tired and in pain, Aibou, I can feel it. We should go back *~*
*~~* No, I need to finish this *~~*
Yugi leaned against one of the cars, his gaze dropping down to the wallet in his hands. He reached inside, took out enough money for the bus and put the wallet back in the pocket of the jeans where it must have been originally. He stared at the bills in his hand, until his vision completely darkened. Yugi blinked several times, but it took a few minutes for his blurry vision to return. He felt a flood of panic go through his body and he was sure that Yami could feel it too.
*~~* Before you say anything, Yami, I'm fine *~~*
Yugi felt Yami's annoyance with him, but also felt the concern and fear for his safety.
*~* Why do you insist on doing this yourself, Yugi? Why not ask Joey, Tristan, Bakura or your grandfather to help you? *~*
Yugi thought about the question for a moment, and then decided that it would be pointless to lie to Yami. He'd know it was a lie right away anyway.
*~~* I've never been able to do anything myself, Yami. Everyone is always looking out for me, protecting me. I want to prove to them that I can take care of myself, that I'm not a kid *~~*
Yami was silent, but Yugi could feel that Yami was seriously considering his words. Finally, the ancient spirit spoke.
*~* I understand, Yugi. However, this is not the time to go at it alone. You're injured, not in the best shape, and definitely not in a position to go around the city, looking for someone who will more than likely deny anything you ask him. Please, Yugi, go back to the hospital. Get well and then worry about speaking to Kaiba *~*
*~~* I can't. I have to do this *~~*
****
"Hello, Yugi, how are you feeling?"
Solomon stopped at the doorway and frowned, noticing the empty bed. He turned towards the bathroom, thinking that Yugi was in there, but saw that the door was open. He quickly walked inside, thinking that Yugi was hurt, but stopped when he found the room empty. Upon closer inspection, he saw Yugi's hospital clothing on the floor of the bathroom, along with his bandages.
"Yugi?" he yelled, a little louder this time.
He walked out of the bathroom and out into the hallway, checking to see if maybe his grandson was wondering along in the hallway. When he didn't see him, Solomon peeked inside some of the other rooms, but found nothing. He finally went to the nurse's station and inquired there.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Moto, we haven't seen your grandson. He was supposed to be in his room."
"I know that, but he isn't. Since it's your responsibility to take care of him, I suggest you find him."
He turned away from the nurse, worry and fear making him edgy and moody. Yugi was in no condition to be wondering around. He needed to be in bed where he could recuperate.
"Mr. Moto, is there something wrong?"
Solomon turned around to find the Kaiba brothers standing in front of him.
"We went to Yugi's room but he's not there," the younger Kaiba said. "Where is he?"
Solomon closed his eyes and sighed, only now remembering that Mokuba was supposed to come visit his grandson. He opened his eyes again, glanced at Mokuba, then at his older brother, before shaking his head in confusion.
"I don't know where he is, Mokuba. I think Yugi may have left the hospital."
"How can you be so sure?" the elder Kaiba asked.
"His hospital clothes are in the bathroom floor, and the shoes I'd left for him are gone. He'd have no need for shoes unless he was going somewhere."
"I thought he just woke up. Should he be out wondering around?" Mokuba asked.
"No, Mokuba, he shouldn't be."
An uncomfortable silence fell over the trio, until a nurse approached them.
"Mr. Moto, one of our orderlies says that he saw a boy matching your grandson's description leaving the hospital about a half hour ago."
Solomon clenched his jaw, trying to hold back the angry reply. "Why didn't they stop him? He's not supposed to be out of his room, much less out of the hospital."
The nurse had the decency to look guilty. "I'm sorry, but no one knew that he was a patient since he was dressed in street clothes."
Solomon sighed in frustration.
"I'll go after him."
"What?" both Solomon and Mokuba asked at the same time.
"My car is downstairs. If Yugi left the hospital a half hour ago, he couldn't have gotten very far. I'll go look for him," the elder Kaiba offered. "Mr. Moto, you can stay here in case the orderly was wrong and Yugi is still in the hospital. Mokuba, you can stay with Mr. Moto, if that's okay, sir."
Solomon nodded. "It's fine. Mokuba can stay with me. Please be careful, Kaiba. If you find him, let me know."
Kaiba nodded. "I will call you immediately.
Solomon watched the elder Kaiba go, perplexed at the sudden offer of assistance. He wished the young man well. Hopefully, if Yugi had left the hospital, Kaiba would find him.
****
Deciding that he'd wasted enough time resting, Yugi got up and made his way back to the street. He had a vague idea of where the closest bus stop was and hoped to get there before anyone noticed that he was gone. He walked carefully to the intersection and waited for the light to indicate that it was safe to walk. He waited for a moment, not sure what direction to take.
Just as the light was about to turn red, Yugi decided to cross the street. When he was halfway across, his vision went black again. He blinked several times, willing it to return. This time, it wouldn't. He moved his head, but couldn't see a thing. He found himself disoriented and unsure about what direction he'd been headed. He started to walk towards what he thought was the right direction, but stopped when he heard the blare of a car horn very close to him. He immediately stopped, and felt the shifting of the air around him. Yugi then heard the terrifying sound of tires screeching and closed his eyes, waiting for the impact that he was sure would come.
**~~**
**Don't hurt me, please don't hurt me**
...looks up from behind the computer monitor, hoping that the wonderful and awesome readers aren't getting ready to throw rocks and other painful objects. I love Yugi. really, I do. But you see, my muse has other ideas. He's not so nice and gives me all these ways to torture the poor lad. I swear he's possessed. So what's going to happen? Sorry, no clues this time. You'll have to wait for chapter 9.
:o)