Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh or characters so don't yell at me. Blood, gore, and violence involved. *******************************************************************

Chapter 3: Darkness Meets Light

The next three days passed without any incidences. For those three days, Yugi slept in peace. The fourth night, however, would change Yugi forever. The day went on as normal and so did most of the evening. That night, Yugi had no idea that an unwelcome guest was hiding in his room. Just as Yugi was getting into bed, he noticed a tall figure in the shadows, glaring at him with glowing, blood-red eyes. Yugi was paralyzed by fear as the intruder approached. Suddenly, moonlight shined on both of them and they both looked at each other in shock. They were almost exactly identical.

"W-who are you and why do you look like me?" stuttered Yugi, too afraid to call for help. /My name is Yami. I have been sent here by my master to collect life energy from innocent victims like you. As to why I look like you is unknown to me. Well, now that we're acquainted, I must finish my job here. Goodbye, Yugi." Yami made a lunge at Yugi but was held back by Seto. "You're no going anywhere you filthy bloodsucker!!" sneered Seto.

Ryou attempted to get Yugi to safety but Yami broke free and attacked Yugi. Being constricted by Yami's powerful grip, Yugi could only watch in horror as sharp pointed teeth dug into his neck. Yugi could feel the blood trickle down his neck as he felt Yami sucking on his neck and seeming to enjoying every moment. Immediately, Yugi felt his life slipping away. He would've died had it not been for Seto's sterling silver blade impaling Yami's shoulder. As Yami yowled in pain, he barfed blood all over the walls.

Yami was now totally furious, not only did he not finish his mission but he also was severely injured. Insane with rage, he drew his sword and attacked Seto. Seto drew his sword and blocked Yami's assault. "Ryou, get Yugi to the hospital now!" "Right!" Ryou used his powers to instantly teleport him and Yugi to the hospital. Now that Yugi was safe, Seto could fight to his full extent. The swords clashed and there was a lot of rolling around. Seto grabbed Yami by the throat and started to strangle him when Yami used his magic and disappeared. He reappeared behind Seto and bit down on Seto's neck. Seto went into convulsions and finally went limp. As soon as Yami was done, he grabbed Seto and lifted him to eye level. "Nice try baka, but Yugi's life force will be mine." Mustering all the strength he had left, Seto glared and said, "Kusatare!" Enraged, Yami drove one of his hidden dagger straight into Seto's chest. The body was thrown to the back wall and the angry vampire stormed out of the room.

Back at the hospital, after hours and hours the doctor came back with good news, Yugi was going to make it. Ryou sprinted to the room and sat by the bedside. Tears rolled down his face as he apologized, "I am.so.sorry, Yugi. If only we had come sooner." By now, his face was covered by his hands which were wet from the tears that did not seem to stop. The next day, Joey and Tea came over to walk Yugi to school. "Yugi should be up in his room getting ready." said Grandpa. So they walked upstairs, expecting to find Yugi ready to go. Unfortunately, when they opened the door, the entire room was covered in blood, some still dripping from the walls. At the back wall was Seto's body slumped over, dead. The remaining blood trickled from his neck and added to the huge puddle of blood next to him.

Tea would have screamed her lungs out if Joey's hand wasn't covering it. Everyone searched frantically for Yugi in every possible hiding place from under the bed to the closet. Yugi was nowhere to be found. Just as they were about to check downstairs Ryou appeared and told them that Yugi was at the hospital. When Ryou got the news of Seto's murder, he hung his head in shame. "You did the right thing, Ryou." said Tea in a comforting tone. Completely forgetting about school, everyone rushed to the hospital. ********************************************************************* Boo Hoo!! Seto died( Please R&R