A/N: Hmmm.
"I lay another card face down."
"Knowing you Yugi, all three cards are traps. I won't risk attacking this turn." I stated, and saw Yugi's eyes sparkle. It was so easy to fall victim to his innocence. If I hadn't known him better, I would have left that turn at that. Fortunately for me, I had seen his tricks, and can predict his moves like I can change TV channels, "That is, unless I decide to play this. Heavy Storm [5]!"
"No! All my magic cards!" He chewed on his bloodless lips, already torn to shreds from many days of anxiety. Looks like my actions have been taking their toll. I'm surprised the nurses had let him stay up with his friends for so many nights. His eyes were sunken, and his normally burnished cheeks were dull and streaky with tears. Honestly, he looked a mess, but my heart rejoiced at the sight of him suffering. He deserves every second of it. True, that last move cost me two valuable magic cards as well, but it was worth the sacrifice to ruin his strategy.
"Alright, you may have devastated my magic horde, but I'm still ready for your assault. Bring it on!" Breaking free of the melancholy mood, he grinned once again. He never fails to amaze me. So full of that detestable substance called joy. My thoughts brought a spasm of pain from the healing wound on my arm. I must have screwed up my face, for Yugi queried after my injury with concern. I assured him that all was well, with my mask frozen into place.
"You really shouldn't have stabbed yourself." He teased.
"It wasn't like I wanted to!" I retorted, forcing my throat to swallow the terrible taste and produce a short laugh. It's nearly time Yugi, to finish this duel.
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[5] Heavy Storm – Destroy all Magic and Trap cards on the field.
