Difinity: O…M…G!!! 131 reviews!? OMG! ARIGATOU MINNA-SAN!! Today is the GREATEST day ever!!
Yami: Why?
Difinity: It's my BIRTHDAY!!! *happy dance*
Yugi: Really?? Wow! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Yami: Yeah, Happy Birthday.
Difinity: And we've also got some helpers joining us too! Introducing…Sarah and Digimagic!!
Digimagic: HI!
Sarah: WOW! I can't believe we're helping!! *gets hyper*
Digimagic: *to Difinity* I told you that I'm the only one that can handle her
Difinity: *nods* I see…
Sarah: It's your birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! *glances at Yami* Let's DANCE!
Yami: B-but-!!
Difinity: Yami, be polite and dance w/Sarah!
Yugi: …J-Just not so close, Sarah. Sarah? W-Wait up!
Difinity: He's VERY protective of Yami
Digimagic: I can see why. Who wouldn't be!?
Difinity: *laughs then frowns* I don't like that look on Yugi's face.
Digimagic: Uh…Sarah, I think you should let of Yami for now. S-Sarah?
Difinity: We need to get her off, FAST. I don't think Yugi's gonna last for very long.
*Yugi brings in the Jaws of Life with a manic look in his eyes*
Digimagic and Difinity: Eep. *sweatdrop*
Disclaimer: I HATE going through this with you people! ME no own YuGiOh! Difinity no own, so put back those lawyers!!
'…' is thinking "…" is talking
Note: This story contains Yaoi, shounen-ai, Anzu bashing, and all that other good stuff. ^o^ If you don't like any of that, then why are you readin'? No offence to Anzu fans out there! ^O^
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Land of Forever
By: Difinity
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"You sure your okay?"
"I'm fine, Yami. Seriously, I'm okay. Stop looking at me like that!"
Yami smiled worriedly at his small friend. They stood at the receptionists desk, as the two boys leaned on it, listening to Sugoroku speak with the nurse on the phone. Since he wasn't anywhere near Domino, Sugoroku had to check Yugi out of the hospital, via telephone. The tests had come back and they had shown no sign of head injury. Yami was VERY glad that Yugi wasn't seriously hurt, but the fact that he had been injured at ALL made Yami's blood boil in his veins. He glanced again at Yugi, who was fiddling with a pen while he tapped his foot. Yami pressed his lips together, wondering what would happen to Yugi if Yami was no longer there. The taller boy slapped himself mentally, for even thinking about such horrid thoughts. 'Baka' Yami thought to himself.
The auburn haired nurse hung up and smiled brightly at the two boys. "Okay! Everything's all set!" Katie said with a bright grin. Her glasses slid down her nose and she whipped them off. "Oh I hate these things!" she yelped. "They are so annoying!" Yugi giggled and Yami smirked. She wagged her finger at the two boys and she smiled warmly at Yugi. "Your grandpa informed me to tell you to go stay at Yami's house until he gets back."
"What a time to go to Kyoto for a Duel Monsters convention," Yugi sighed. "But, that's okay!" He tugged on Yami's shirt. "So when are we leaving?" Yami ruffled Yugi's hair playfully.
"Soon," he said, his face with a frown.
"What's wrong?" Yugi asked, concerned. Yami gave Yugi a helpless look.
"Well, don't be surprised, but I've got a little way-too-hyper-for-her-own-good 5 year old sister at home," Yami said. "She can be a real pain." Katie suddenly started to laugh. Yami raised an eyebrow in confusion. "What's so funny?" Katie placed a hand over her mouth to control her giggles. The auburn haired nurse composed herself as she leaned over the desk, her eyes bright behind her glasses. She sighed contently.
"Nothing," she replied. "You just don't like the big brother type."
"Well, at home, he's just a big marshmallow," a high pitched voice piped up. Both boys turned around to see a small girl with already waist long mix of ruby and auburn colored hair. There were two bangs hanging near the edge of her forehead. The tips were black and the very points of her hair were golden blonde. She wore a black turtle neck sweater and she had a heart-shaped golden locked. She only had half of the heart, obviously the other half belonged to someone special. She wore a black skirt, and medium length boots. To Yugi's surprise, the child was wearing nothing BUT black. Her eyes though, were a honey color. Despite her dark attire, her smile was bright and innocent, just like any other.
"Melanie? What are you doing here?" Yami asked the small girl. Yugi looked at his friend who was now crouching down to meet eye to eye with the child.
"You know her?" Yugi asked. The small girl, Melanie, smiled at Yugi as she nodded. Yami sighed as he ruffled the girl's hair. She giggled as she grasped his hand in her own.
"Onii-chan, Mom said that we had to pick you and your friend Yugi up," she said matter-of-factly. She looked up at Yugi. "Is that Yugi?" Yami smiled as he nodded, immediately softening at the sight of his little sister. With a swift movement, he picked up the small girl effortlessly and she wrapped her small arms around his neck. Yugi smiled at the warm sight, now fully believing Melanie's previous words. She had been right. Yami WAS just a big marshmallow.
"I see the hair color runs in the family," Katie mused.
After saying good-bye, the three people stepped out into the summer day. The sun shone brightly, heating up the air that hung limply. The concrete burned hotly and the light was bright, almost blinding anyone that was outside. The air blurred, due to the heat. At this, Yugi wondered how could Yami's sister stand being in all black on such a hot day.
The three arrived at a black limo. The driver walked up and opened the door for them. Yami stepped in, his sister still hanging onto him tightly, her head propped on his shoulder. Yugi then went in as the driver shut the door. Inside, it was nice and cool, not hot and sticky like it was outside. The leather felt smooth and cool against Yugi's healing skin. Yes, the bruises still hurt, but not as much compared to when he first received them. He touched his soft skin self-consciously, absent-mindedly listening to Yami and Melanie's conversation. A slight poke startled him, bringing him back to reality. He gazed deep into Melanie's honey colored eyes, which were filled with open curiosity.
"You okay, Yugi-san?" she asked, wide eyed. Yugi smiled at her older brother.
"She's very polite, isn't she?" Yugi asked while playing with Melanie's pigtails. She giggled slightly as Yugi fondled with her hair. The limo drove silently through the warm city. They zoomed by homes, and then turned into the more exclusive part of town. The area grew quieter and more serene. Live, lush trees lined around the sidewalks, casting shade down onto the ground. The driver turned into a gated community. He rolled down the window, pressed an activation code, and the gate opened slowly. There were many large mansions around the area, the road clear and clean, as if no cars or people had ever passed by. Yugi looked around in awe at what Yami thought as a normal neighborhood. He knew Yami was wealthy, but not, rich. The car began to slow down as it approached the largest of the homes. It was tucked away in the corner, and a large Sakura tree was on the front lawn. There was a garden, adorned with rose bushes and many different kinds of flowers. Butterflies flew about, settling on the soft petals of the flowers. There was a large black gate surrounding the mansion.
It opened when the limo approached it, and they slowly drove down into an underground garage. Once the limo was parked, Yugi, Melanie and Yami stepped out as the driver opened the door for them. The little girl hopped around, hyper and excited. Yami smirked at her as he showed Yugi around. The three kids walked out of the garage and went to the front door. They opened and revealed a large, fancy hallway, with velvet carpet and various paintings hanging on the walls. Melanie ran down the hall, turning left and disappearing into a room. Yami followed her and Yugi tagged behind, gaping at the grandeur of Yami's home. The walls were clean and well kept. The floor was made of shining marble mineral. The house shone brightly, making it seem as if everything was made of delicate crystal. It was very quiet and slightly cold. Only the footsteps of the two boys could be heard as the sounds echoed and bounced off of the walls. Yugi looked around and saw very expensive items around the priceless home. The smaller boy then noticed that Yami had turned and entered a room.
Yugi followed reluctantly, only to find himself in a very large room. It was cream colored, and a large chandelier hung from the middle of the ceiling. There were two sofas and a large carpet spread across the floor. There was a redwood table in the center of the room, and atop it, was a designer vase with fresh, deep red roses. Yugi looked at the flowers, and noticed that they matched Yami's eyes exactly. The deep entrancing color of Yami's ruby eyes matched the roses with looked very beautiful. Yami noticed the smaller boy staring at him, and he waved his hand in front of Yugi's face, bringing the boy back to his senses. A ring from the door bell caused both of them to jump slightly. The auburn haired 5 year old zipped from the living room to answer the door. A few seconds later, she came back with a frown on her face.
"Baka shojo is at the door," she said solemnly. Yami sighed as he walked over to the door. Yugi gave Melanie a confused look. "It's Anzu. She always comes around here and never leaves nii-sama alone." Yugi noticed that Melanie had now called Yami 'nii-sama' instead of 'onii-chan'. Nii-sama held more respect than 'onii-chan'.
"Why do you now call Yami 'nii-sama'?" Yugi asked the child. She gave him a lopsided grin as her honey colored eyes shone brightly.
"If I were to ever call him 'nii-sama' his head would swell to ten times its size and I'd never be able to live it down," she explained carefully. Suddenly, a yelp was heard and the slamming of a door shook the area. Yami came back with his hand on his right cheek, and his arm had a rather nasty cut on it. Melanie ran up to her brother and checked him over with careful eyes. "Onii-chan! Daijabou-ka?" she asked.
"Hai," Yami answered, still rubbing his cheek. "She slapped me!" Melanie stared at his cut on his left arm. "And…she cut me with a pushpin."
"Baka!" Yami's little sister erupted. "Oh, Kami-sama! I really don't like that girl! Why do you put up with her onii-chan?" Yami shrugged. She walked off down the hallway, only to comeback with a first-aid kit. "Always prepared," she said. "Sit down, onii-chan." The small girl sat beside her brother and took out a band-aid, some disinfectant and some ointment. She worked quickly, cleaning and dressing her brother's cut. Yugi watched in awe as the small girl patched up her brother. There was an 11 year age difference between the two, but somehow Melanie acted so much older, and wiser. She patted his arm as she put her materials away. She hopped off and the two boys sat in silence in the large, luxurious room.
"Who was Melanie talking about?" Yugi asked, wondering about the mystery girl. Yami frowned as he looked up at the ceiling. Yugi waited patiently until his friend came back to his senses and looked at Yugi through eyes of despair.
"The same girl who's never left me along, for as long as I can remember," Yami said. "Anzu Mazaki." Yugi's eyes widened as he recalled the name. Suddenly, a picture formed in his mind. Anzu Mazaki, the tall brunette with the bright blue eyes and brown hair. Anzu Mazaki, the girl with the bright smile and lots of friends. Anzu Mazaki, Yugi's newly formed hidden crush. [A/N: *kills herself*] Even though Yugi had only been attending Domino High for a few weeks now, he had noticed the popular brunette and had taken a a liking to her right away. True, he never talked to her, or did he even know that she acknowledged the fact that he exists, but despite all the facts, he liked a whole lot, yet he couldn't tell his only friend. He felt his cheeks warm up at the sound of Anzu's name. He placed his hands of his lap shyly as Yami began to rant about Anzu.
'He can't honestly hate her, can he?' Yugi wondered. How could Yami, someone so caring and friendly, possibly hate someone as nice as Anzu? [A/N: Yeah right…-_-;] With a start, Yugi heard footsteps coming closer to the living room. Yami turned around and glanced over at his parents, who had just entered the room. Yugi looked up at Yami's mom and dad. His mother had ruby colored eyes, just like her son, and she had had the same tri colored hair that both her son and daughter had. 'So that's were it's from' Yugi mused. Yami's mom had a bright smile and her skin was a cream color. Her hair hung down to her waist, in a similar fashion as her daughter's. She also had the same bangs as Melanie, except she was two long strands of hair, which were tucked behind her ears, that hung down to her shoulder blades. Her hands were slender and delicate, showing a sign of elegance.
Yami's father had the same honey colored eyes that his daughter had. His shoulders were broad and large, and he had jet black hair. He was a very tall and somewhat serious man. His facial expression was stern, identical to his son's. His hands were large and rugged, yet he appeared very dignified. It didn't seem that he smiled very often, due to his stern expression.
"Yami, honey, we're home," his mother said, setting down her purse on the redwood table. "Oh, is this your friend?" She smiled and bowed at Yugi with a bright smile. Yugi stood and bowed to her and Yami's father, who did the same. Yami's parents didn't seem to notice that Yugi and their son looked almost identical. For that, Yugi was glad. If they did notice, Yugi was sure that he wouldn't be able to answer the curious questions he would surely receive.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Mutou," Yugi greeted. He was still dumbfounded at the fact that he and Yami shared the same last time, though they weren't related. "I'm Yugi Mutou, Yami's friend from school." Yugi properly introduced himself.
"Welcome, Yugi," Yami's mother greeted warmly. "I hope you will enjoy yourself here. Please make yourself at home." Yugi smiled at the woman, grateful for her kindness. Yami's mother walked over to her son and inspected the band-aid on his arm. Her eyebrows knitted together in a worried fashion. Yugi examined the worried woman through careful eyes, noticing the way she moved and her appearance. She seemed fairy-like, too graceful and beautiful to be normal. Yugi couldn't help but long for his own mom, to take care of him when he was sick and to comfort him when he was down. But unfortunately, she was gone, and she wouldn't ever come back.
"Oh Yami, how did you get hurt?" Yami's mom asked. Yami yanked his arm away as he looked into his mother's bright ruby colored eyes.
"Anzu came over," Yami explained. "She got mad and slapped me. Plus she cut me with a pushpin. Why she did THAT I don't know," Yami added when he saw his mother's oncoming question about the pushpin. "I didn't even know she had it!"
"I'm telling you, that Anzu girl is dumber than a Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of the Traal," Melanie announced as she sat on the couch with a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in her hands. [A/N: I don't own The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of the Traal. Those things belong to the talented Douglas Adams! I'll shut up now] Yami's father laughed with his son while Yami's mother gave a large smile as she tried to suppress her giggles. Yugi looked around, confused by the insult. What was a Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of the Traal? "Those things are VERY dumb," the little girl piped up again.
"What are those things?" Yugi asked. Yami looked over at his friend through warm eyes. Yami's eyes were filled with warmth, and something Yugi couldn't read. The taller boy's smile was genuine and friendly, but it was giving off a much more different vibe than it usually did. Why Yami was smiling this way, Yugi didn't know. But it did cause Yugi's stomach to fill with butterflies and it made his pale face grow warm.
"Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of the Traal," Yami repeated. "Quote: 'A mind bogglingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't see you--draft as a bush but very very ravenous.'" Yugi felt a slight prang of anger surge through him as he heard Yami's family insult Anzu. 'Why would they be making fun of her? She's very nice and very pretty!' Yugi thought, defending his crush. [A/N: *dies*] Slight anger boiled in his veins, but he pushed the feelings away, careful not to insult the people who were offering him shelter and security until his grandfather got home. Not to mention that Yami was his only friend. If Yugi ever lost him, he would die of loneliness. Yugi stared down at his hands as he heard the family around him laugh together and share comments. Yami noticed that Yugi was left sitting by himself. The taller boy stood and stretched as he sighed tiredly.
"Come on Yugi," Yami beckoned the shorter boy to stand. "I'll show you to your room." Yugi stood shyly as he followed his friend with a duffle bag in his hand. Both boys walked down a long corridor before ending up next to a flight of spiral stairs. Yami began to step up when he realized that Yugi was still standing by the first step. The smaller boy blinked as he looked at Yami. Both boys stared at each other for a few seconds before looking away from each other awkwardly. They both climbed up the stairs and ended up at an intersection. There were two large doors on each side of them, and a long hallway was straight ahead. Yami walked into the hall and stopped at the third door on the left. He opened the door to reveal a very large room with a king size bed , a lovely desk, two small shining oak tables beside the bed and a very large window with ruby colored drapes. The carpet was a pearl color and there was ruby carpet on the floor surrounding the area around the bed. Yugi stepped into the room's grandeur, almost to dumbfounded to speak.
"The bathroom's over there," Yami pointed to a door near the left hand corner of the room. "This is your room, so make yourself at home, Yugi." The smaller boy nodded. Mrs. Mutou popped her head in the door.
"Dinner will be ready in a few minutes," she announced. "You boys better wash up." Yami nodded with a wave at his mother as she left. He took Yugi's duffle bag and set it down on a table at the foot of Yugi's bed. The taller boy sat on the mattress as he sighed.
"You like it here, Yugi?" he asked.
"Of course!" Yugi exclaimed gleefully. "This house is so cool! And your family is really great." Yami smiled bashfully, glad to know that Yugi didn't just like him for his wealth.
"We'd better get washed up for dinner."
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The dinning room was extremely large and elegant. A large chandelier hung from above and there were long dome shaped windows that were adorned with ruby colored drapes. [A/N: They like ruby colored things a lot, ne?] The table was a pearl colored marble table. It was smooth and cool, complimenting the dinning room perfectly. It shone brightly due to the light from the reflection of the chandelier. The family and Yugi began to eat, every plate of food made by Yami's mother, not a maid or a chef. Yugi thought the food was delicious, and wondered how could Mrs. Mutou be able to cook so well, and not have someone due it for her. 'Maybe she isn't snobby like most rich people are' Yugi thought. Most wealthy people he knew basked in the glory of their money and had butlers, maids and chefs do their work for them. But Yami's family didn't seem to be affected by their wealth. They seemed like normal people, happy, but not snobby, like Yugi had expected them to be.
Conversation floated around the room, but Yugi kept mostly quiet, only answering the questions that were asked to him. Yugi found out that Yami's father was a successful lawyer, one of the best in Japan. His work left him little time at home, and he would have to go on business trips throughout the country, often leaving Mrs. Mutou, Melanie and Yami behind. Mrs. Mutou was a critically acclaimed writer, and a very talented pianist. She was very famous for her books on psychology and was respected by various professors from around the world. Her piano skills made her famous enough to do world wide piano tours, but she then decided to stop traveling in order for her to raise her two children, though she hadn't minded the change. She continued to write her books, compose her music, and still create her piano albums in Japan.
Melanie, was a very gifted child. Though she was only five, she could already read many of her brother's books. [A/N: Wow, she's smart! Just like Seto! *glomps Seto*] She attended a very prestigious private school for gifted children. Though she had wanted to attend a normal public school like her brother, her parents had decided it was best to nurture her gift while she was young. Melanie was a spunky, hyper, but very smart kid. Though cute as a button, she still enjoyed doing more practical things, like annoying Yami.
Yami too, was gifted, but opted to attend a normal public school. His wealth had allowed him to rank up high in the social class in school. He often wondered if people liked him for who he was as a person, or if they liked him for the amount of money he and his family owned. He was a very kind and friendly person, but at school, he acted cold and hateful in order to keep away any liars and cheaters that might try to befriend him.
"Yami, did you send in your applications already?" Mrs. Mutou asked. Yami sighed as he nearly banged his head against the expensive table.
"Yes mom," he answered solemnly. "You worry about that too much."
"Well I just want you to have a good education," his mother insisted. "Besides, you seemed so enthusiastic about this before."
"Well now I don't know," Yami said, chasing a pea with his fork. His mother sighed as she smiled warmly at her son.
"It's too late now, so if your excepted, then that's that!" Mrs. Mutou said brightly, her voice filled with enthusiasm. Yugi wondered what they were talking about, but decided to ask Yami about it when they were alone.
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"Did you enjoy dinner, Yugi?" Yami asked. Both boys were now in Yugi's room, sitting in the dark. There was a full moon outside and its light peeked in through the drapes, illuminating the room with an eerie shade of dark blue. The room glowed in blue hues, making it seem as if it were cold and isolated from everything else. The grandfather clock in the corner ticked as it read 11: 55 pm. The whole house was quiet. Yami and Yugi had spent most of the night outside, hanging around the lake that was hidden behind the large mansion. They talked as they threw pebbles at the water's surface, seeing the pebbles skip along the water's edge. Once they came back in, Yami gave his friend a grand tour around the mansion, pointing out every room there was, which was many.
"Yup. Your mom cooks really well Yami," Yugi complimented.
"I hope you don't mind my asking, but…," Yami trailed. Yugi sat beside his friend on the comfortable bed. Yami looked down at the ground, his soft golden bangs concealing his face, giving it a mysterious look.
"What is it?" Yugi asked softly. Yami looked at his friend and smiled as he shook his head.
"Nothing." Yami stood. He stretched and walked towards the door as the clock struck midnight. It's low ringing echoed throughout the room, sending chills up Yugi's spine. "My room is right next to yours if you need anything," Yami advised. Yugi nodded.
"Yami?" Yugi called out to his friend. The taller boy stopped and turned around.
"What is it?" Yami asked.
"What were you and your mom talking about during dinner?" Yugi wondered. "Something about applications?" Yami smiled warmly at the small boy, fascinated by his curiosity.
"It's just some applications to some private gifted schools," he explained. "It's some program they're doing at school, and my mom asked me to try to get into one of those schools, that's all." Yugi sighed in relief, for whatever reason, he was afraid that Yami would leave him, or do something that would cut their time together short. He felt his heart swell with happiness, so glad and lucky that he had such a wonderful friend like Yami. Although he missed his friends back in Kyoto, Yugi knew that now that he knew Yami, he didn't want to live anywhere else in the world.
"Thank you Yami," Yugi whispered in the night.
"Your welcome," Yami whispered back, feeling something bubble in his heart. "Goodnight Yugi."
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Difinity: Whee! Another long chapter!
Digimagic: I'll say
Sarah: *chasing Yami*
Yami: *running from Sarah*
Yugi: *running after Sarah who's running after Yami, who's running from Sarah*
Digimagic: Shouldn't we stop this?
Difinity: *thinks thoughtfully* Hmm. I'm going to allow this.
Digimagic: ^-^;;
Difinity: Not much fluff or romance in this chapter, I know. But it WILL get better! Believe me!
Digimagic: Yeah!
Difinity: Thanks so much for helping today, Digimagic!
Digimagic: It was fun! Now I'd better get Sarah before she hurts someone!
Difinity: I'll help! ^O^
Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please r/r and no flames please! ^O^