Darkness' Folly

By: rox

Key:

//IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!// Yami to Yugi

/IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!/ Yugi to Yami

///IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!/// Both at same time

[IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!] feelings

rox: Lets get to the reviews!

JerseyGirl03: Glad you like! Yea! Yami-bashing!

Jaz: HEY! Hmm...you both need help!

Yugi-Yami15: Glad you like it! ^-^ and you cried? (does victory sign)

Adrienne/plushies and Krystal: NOOO!! It's okay! You are NOT a bad reviewer! ^-^ Thanks!

SoulDreamer: Here you go! ^_^

DJ: Well, I got this all done! ^_^ Thanks for the review!

yugiohluver: Yea, me too...

Thunderjam: *blushing* THANKS!!!

Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: I think Yami's gonna be in the hospital.

K.C. Whitestar: Thanks! I will!

rox: Hey, guess what? IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! ^-^ But I don't own YuGiOh...

YGO cast: Thank you Lord...

Rox: -.- Gee, I feel so loved...

~*~Chapter 9~Almost Understand~*~

~Yugi's POV~

I stir as I feel something I hadn't felt in a long while, the mind link opening. Why would Yami do that?

//Yugi, can you hear me?// [worry, anger, shame, anger, frustration]

/What is it Yami-sama?/

//Yugi, please don't cut me off, even though I deserve it.// [sadness, worry, concern, self-hatred, emotional pain]

/Yami...I'm, I/

///I'm sorry/// What? Why would he be sorry? I deserved it!

//Yugi, what are sorry for?// [confusion, worry, surprise, anxiety]

/If I, if I wasn't so pathetic and weak you wouldn't have to hurt me. You're right, I am a pathetic bother./

//NO! Yugi, listen to me, I had no right to do that to you. I wish I could help you...Yugi, will you ever be able to trust me?// [sadness, regret, self-loathing, nervousness, hope, depression]

/I...I don't know Yami.../ I wish I could but I can't...I feel a tear run down my face. /Um, Yami?/

//Yes?// [sadness, understanding, curiosity, regret, anger, sorrow, fear]

/Do you think I'll live?/ 'Do you want me to?'

//You will, I promise.// [weariness, sorrow, unease, regret, anxiety, hope]

/Don't make promises you can't keep.../ I close the mind link and fall into another uneasy sleep.

*~*DREAM*~*

I'm walking with my friends and see Yami being surrounded by darkness. He looks worried and terrified! What's going on?

"Please, please help me!" He sounds so desperate! We need to help! Sure, he hurt me but-

"Why should we after what you did to Yugi?" Tea scoffs, smirking at his predicament. Why is she being so mean?

"Yea, I want a good reason to help you." Joey growls. Joey? I though he would help at least.

"You don't deserve to live!" Tristan yells. But-

"YOU CAUSED THIS!" Seto roars, looking as if he wants to kill him, knowing Seto he probably does. The darkness...it's trying to swallow him...I can scene his fear and pain...

"Look at what you've done. You almost killed Bakura, Yugi and Myself!" Ryou exclaims. Mokuba is looking at him in disgust. Ryou and Mokuba, the kindest ones...I though that they would at least help!

He's fading...NO!

"I would NEVER lower myself to you!" Bakura spat, and turns to the others. With a wave of his hand they all start to disappear, I can't! I need to help! I need to do SOMETHING!

ARGH! My stomach...it hurts...joy, now I'm coughing up blood...No, I need to help him...I look at his fading form, horror searing though me as I see him fade a little more.

"YAMI! Don't leave me! You're like my brother! Even now, after all you've done, I still love you! {I'll say it again, LIKE A BROTHER!} Please, don't leave me Yami!" I know that by now I must be crying...

"Yugi, I'm sorry, truly I am. The worst part is now I'll never be able to show you how sorry I am...Good-bye Yugi." He's sorry? No! He's fading more!

"No, Yami! It's okay, you'll be fine. Please! I, I, I need you Yami, don't leave me! Yami!!!!!!!!!!" No, he-he's gone...

*~*END DREAM*~*

I bolted upright in bed, shivering. My stomach hurts but I don't mind it...what if the dream wasn't real? What if I lost him? I don't, can't trust him but I don't want him to die! Maybe I'll be able to forgive him someday but for now...he hurt me too bad, betrayed my trust!

"Yugi? Are you okay?"

"Yea, I'm fine Ryou, just a nightmare." I say, trying to smile. And failing I might add.

"Ya know, Seto said that he'd pay for the treatment if you want..." Ryou began, looking at me eagerly. I know I should, but, I really don't like it that everyone has to do so much for me. It makes me feel like a burden.

"No, I don't think so. I mean, it's nice to offer but-"

"Please just think about it Yugi! I mean, who else could help? Yami? Get real Yugi, I don't think he cares for you anymore, if he ever did." No, Ryou's wrong! He has to be! But, maybe he's right. Maybe Yami doesn't care...what can I do? I'll have to talk to him eventually...

"I'll think about it Ryou. Don't worry! It's getting late, visiting hours will be over soon. I take it you'll be here tomorrow?" Ryou nodded and smiled.

"Of course! I'll see you then!" I nodded as he left then slowly looked over to where Tea was, sleeping on a chair.

"Tea? Wake up!" I call, and see her eyes slowly open. "You should get home. Tell the others I said thanks, 'k?" She nods and hugs me, I inwardly wince as she touches one of my wounds, not letting her know.

"Sure I will Yugi! Hope you feel better in the morning." She kisses me and then leaves the room. As soon as the door closes and the footsteps fade away I let the tears flow. Would Yami really try and help me or is he just acting? I wish I knew...I almost understand what's going on, but it's not enough

~Kame Game Shop, Yami's POV~

Okay, I've counted the money for the 23rd time, and, like the last 22 times, I STILL don't have enough money. Hmm...maybe if I count it again? Nah, it won't work. How am I supposed to get enough money? I want to pay for the operation! Then maybe I could begin to apologize to Yugi...not that expect him to forgive my this millennia...

Okay, I need more money and the game shop is going under. I guess I'll need a new job. Um, lets see, is there anyone in this city that I know and that doesn't hate my guts? Hmm, maybe the Ishtars? Might work...I'll call them now!

*bring, bring, bring, brin-*

"WHO ARE YOU AND HOW DARE YOU DISTURBE ME AT THIS TIME? ITS 2 IN THE FRIGGN MORNING! GO AWAY!" Um, hehe, oops...

"Marik, calm down. I need some help."

"Yami? What the hell?"

"Look, Yugi's in the hospital, it's all my fault and I was wondering if you knew how I could get any money?"

"Sure, there's a writing competition and the prize is 200 dollars. There's a motorcycle race next week with a prize of 1,000 dollars. You could also get a job at the museum, since I kinda doubt you'll be able to win either. I mean, do you even know how to drive a motorcycle? And where would you get one?"

"Thank-you. And thanks for offering to teach me to ride and lending me your bike. I'll see you at 9:00 tomorrow. Bye." I smirked as I hung up the phone. Marik would NOT be happy with me, but did it matter? But for the writing competition what would I write? And what were the rules? "Whatever. I'll get him to tell me tomorrow. Right now I need to sleep." Um, why am I talking to myself? Joy, I'm going crazy. Not a good time for that really. I hope that I can get enough money. I need to... I almost understand what's going on, but it's not enough.

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Well, that's all for now! I hope that you enjoyed it! ^-^ Please review!!