Moons: Okay…I'm very sorry for no update but I have a minor problem. NO COMPUTER!!

Aurora: No, you have a computer. Just no monitor.

Moons: That doesn't count!! Yes my computer's monitor broke, some I'm stuck with out a computer. So how am  I typing this? My school's computer. And then a friend posts them for me. And because of this new devolpment my updates will be slower until I get that fixed.

Aurora: Yeah, but didn't your mother promise you that it would be fixed within the next week?

Moons: Yeah, which is kinda weird cuz she hasn't even ordered a new monitor and they usually take two weeks to be delievered. Oh well, we'll see what tricks she has up her sleeves. Until then I'm going to update this story here at school.

Aurora: Yeah and review or her Grandma will kill her for wasting her computer on a good for nothing chapter.

Moons: Hey! Hush you and get…musing…

Aurora: v.v eventually you will be found help. Until then, just type.

Unbroken

CHAPTER SIX

            Yugi practically jumped out of his skin when Yami stirred in the bed. After what seemed like eons of no sound from either his fugitive or his friend, Ryou, Yugi had settled into the silence. Yami's moan had startled him. Even Ryou jumped.

            "I guess he's waking up." Ryou's soft British accent brought a smile to Yugi's face.

            "Let's hope so." Yugi looked once more at his new mysterious friend. "He had a lot to explain to me."

            Yami shifted once more under the blankets. His face scrunched up and he raised an arm as if reaching out for something that was just out of his grasp. He clenched and unclenched his fist in a futile try to grab whatever he was reaching for. Tears began to pour down his cheeks as he chocked on a sob.

            "Bakura!" He cried out in his sleep.

            He jerked awake and flew up in bed. Sweat mixed with tears and ran down his face in salty rivers. For a moment he forgot where he was and the sense of discombobulation was maddening. He whirled around in the bed trying to transfix on something familiar and couldn't do it. But it was a soft voice that finally eased his panic and brought his memories back.

            "Yami!" Yugi was now sitting beside him on the bed. "Yami, snap out of it. It's me, Yami! Snap out of it man."

            Yami's entire body relaxed and he slackened into Yugi's grasp. He had been dreaming that his friend Bakura had fallen victim to one of The Master's sick and twisted games. The idea that that could happen had driven him to near insanity.  He pulled away from Yugi and gave him a soft smile.

            "I'm okay now." He whispered. "Thank you Yugi. But how did we get back from the…mall?"

            "My friend carried you back." Yugi motioned over his shoulder with a quick jerk of his thumb.

            Yami looked over Yugi's shoulder and felt his heart rise into his throat. Standing behind Yugi was an all too familiar white haired teen. He gave Yami a curious glance with his chocolate brown eyes before holding up a hand and giving a quick wave. Tears filled Yami's eyes as he leapt out of bed and hurled himself at the other teen.

            "Bakura!" He cried, latching his arms tightly around the other's chest. "You got out! You got out!"

            Ryou raised his brows in confusion and cast Yugi a gaze that begged for help. Yugi approached the couple and tried prying Yami's arms off Ryou's chest, but the harder he tried the tighter Yami's grip became. Finally he just gave up and resorted to talking.

            "Yami, you have to let go of Ryou." Yugi's voice was soft, but crushing. "He can't breath if you hold him that tight."

            Yami quickly released Ryou and took a stumbling step backwards. Ryou, not Bakura. But the boy in front of him looked so much like his friend. How it could it possibly not be him? Then again, Yugi did look extraordinarily like himself. The only difference was the eyes. Yami turned back to Ryou and peered hard at his eyes. Ryou grew uncomfortable and shifted from foot to foot.

            "Um, Yugi." Ryou's accent was thicker when he was nervous. "What's he doing?"

            Yugi could only shrug as Yami's search ended in heartbreak. This 'Ryou's' eyes were different then Bakura's. Bakura had sharp, fierce brown eyes that could run shivers down your spine. This boy's chocolate eyes were soft and comforting. There was no way he could be Bakura. He sighed as his shoulder's slumped forward in defeat.

            "Not Bakura." He sighed. "He's still...there."

            Yami climbed on to the bed and curled up in a tight ball. He had been so sure that that dream had been a sign that his friend was close. He could almost sense his presence. Then again, maybe it was only because Yugi's friend looked so much like Bakura. 

            "Yami?" Yugi crawled onto the bed beside and began rubbing the tight muscles in Yami's shoulders, hoping to help him relax. "Yami, who is this 'Bakura'?"

            Yami's muscles tensed and he pulled away from Yugi. This movement startled him and he suddenly felt like someone had entered his head.

            'Who is he?' Yami's voice was weak, yet demanding in his head.

            'Who is who?' Yugi honestly had no idea who Yami was talking about. Ten seconds ago he had been murmuring something about someone named Bakura and now he was playing guessing games in his head.

            'Your friend.' Yami spoke with more patience then he was feeling. The whole clone thing was beginning to irritate him. It was insane to find that a complete stranger could be the identical twin for yourself and your best friend. 'Who is your friend?'

            'Oh, that's Ryou.' Yugi glanced at Ryou who was standing on edge. He had no idea what was going on. All he knew was that Yugi's new friend had defiantly mistaken him for someone else. 'He's been my only friend for a while. When those bullies came earlier, and you passed out, he came in helped me bring you home.'

            There was silence both mentally in physically for a few seconds while Yami digested this new information. To him, this was all happening way to fast. He had just escaped his prison of eighteen years and was already in a house with someone who cared a great deal about him. He was finally learning what it was truly like to be unbroken.

            'Yami.' Yugi's voice startled Yami out of his thoughts. 'Who's Bakura?'

            Yami went stiff and turned his gaze on Ryou. Ryou flinched noticeably and took a quiet step back. He was expecting Yami to hurl himself at him once more. Instead he sighed and sagged back against the pillows.

            "I'm sorry Ryou." Yami's voice was tiny. "But you look just like my old friend Bakura. The friend that I left behind.  Some friend I am. I left him there. I left him there!"

            Yami burst into tears startling Yugi and Ryou into stunned silence. Finally Yugi leapt to his side and began rubbing his back. His back heaved with the force of his sobs. To see someone who appeared as fierce as Yami did burst into tears was an unnerving thing.

            "Calm down." Yugi tried to be soothing, but it seemed to have no effect. The sobs still shook him.

            Ryou stood in the same place staring at the sight with large eyes. So there was someone out there who looked as much like him as Yugi did this stranger. And the topic seemed to be tender in Yami's heart. Finally breaking out of his trance, Ryou stumbled over to the bed and sat behind the twins.

            "I'm sorry if I upset you Yami." He spoke, his British accent coming through strong. "I know nothing of this boy Bakura, but I'm willing to help you find him if he's lost."

            Yami's crying stopped with a quickness that was as shocking as their speedy start. He turned his crimson gaze on Ryou. Ryou shifted in his seat becoming incrediably uncomfortable.

            "Find…him?" Yami spoke to no one in general. "We can find him…set him free…"

            Yami jumped off the bed, knocking Yugi over backwards. Yugi let out a squeak of shock as he landed with an 'umph' on the floor. He scrambled to his feet and glared at Yami.

            "What's up with you?" He grumbled, rubbing his back.

            "We can find Bakura!" Yami cried, whirling around and facing Yugi with earnest in his wide eyes. "I can contact him like I talk to you. I have a strong mental radar and can pick up on him if he's within five miles!"

            Yugi grinned. So his new friend Yami was going to get his wish. He patted his arm as his grin spread.

            "Good idea!" Yugi praised.

            "Um, I believe an explanation is in order." Both spiky haired boys turned to Ryou. He had his arms crossed over his chest and seemed to be trying to act intimidating. But the way his brow was knit together gave off his confusion and ruined his attempted stance.

            "Um Ryou," Yugi walked over to his friend. "I'll bring you in the other room and explain this whole thing to you. Yami, you go to it."

            Yami gave Yugi a heartfelt grin as he lead the other confused teen out the door. Turning to the window, Yami opened it up and sat on the ledge. He saw the city he so longed to be a part of stretched out in front of him. Out of everyone that could have happened upon him, he was sure glad that Yugi had been the one to find him. Even though he had only been there a day, he felt bonded to the small teen. It was as though they had known each other their entire lives.

            He looked out and saw black van pull off their street. A sense of foreboding ran down his spine, sending a shiver flowing its path. He needed to contact Bakura soon. Closing his eyes, Yami sent all his mental energy out in one terrific shout.

            'BAKURA!!!'

~*~

            Bakura nearly flew out of his chair when Yami's voice burst into his head. A tiny cry escaped his lips. Mental communication was never painful like this. It must mean that Yami was close. To close to be using the volume that he was. Suddenly he remembered the doctors that were closely watching him and tried to hide his discomfort.

            "Too late Tomb Raider." The doctor in front of him growled. "He's made contact with you first. That's excellent. Find out where the Pharaoh is."

            Bakura growled and closed his eyes, preparing to focus on talking to Yami. He let his mind reach out. He wasn't as strong as Yami was with his powers, but at the magnitude that Yami had used to contact him, he was pretty sure his friend was in range.

            'Yami?' He was questioning at first, not sure that Yami would actually hear him. 'Yami, are you really there?'

            'Bakura!' This time Yami was much quieter and much less painful. 'It really is you! I was so worried, I had this really bad nightmare and woke up to find this kid that looked just like you. I had to try and contact you. Are you okay?'

            Bakura had to fight back a smile. By the sounds of it Yami was fine. And this boy that looked like him had him intrigued. But another part of him was worried beyond belief for Yami. Before he could answer back, the goon sitting to his right grabbed the collar of his shirt and gave him a quick jerk.

            "Find out where the Pharaoh is now." He growled, "Or I kill him and then you."

            Bakura sneered at the man before closing his eyes and reaching back out to Yami.         'Nice to hear from you too.' He tried to sound pleasant. 'But where are you Yami? Are you safe? Did you find a good hide out?'

            Bakura was almost positive he could hear Yami's confusion through their link. He fought back another smile as he pictured his friend cocking his head to the side and scratching it in a most ape-like manner.

            'I'm fine.' Yami finally answered. 'A boy name Yugi found me. He looks as much like me as Ryou does you. He's letting me stay at the Game Shop where he lives. I get to sleep in real bed Bakura, a real bed!'

            Bakura sighed and glanced up into the expectant face of one of the doctors. Tears built up in his eyes as he felt his heart breaking. He no longer cared if these monsters saw him crying. He was about to end everything for his only friend. But if he didn't tell where Yami was, they'd eventually find him and kill him. At least this way, Yami would still have a life to live. But the question remained, would a life of being broken better or worse then death?

            "He's at the Game Shop." Bakura's voice was weak. "He's being watched by two boys. He says that the two boys look just like me and him, so don't be too hasty with your damn guns."

            The doctor gave him what must have been a lame attempt at a smile. It only made him look like he was snarling. He reached under his seat and pulled out the box that held the guns. Pulling one out, he aimed it Bakura's head.

            "Maybe I should get in some target practice then." He laughed, and pulled back the gun's hammer.

            All the color left Bakura's face and he felt his stomach drop to his feet. He tried to squirm but the goons on his sides held him firmly in place. All he could do was stare into the barrel of a loaded gun.

            "Driver, turn around and head back for the Game Shop." The doctor ordered. He turned his gaze back to Bakura and gave him an evil grin. "We have a package to pick up."

Moons: Oh no! They found Yami!! What's he to do?!

Aurora: Put his head between his knees and kiss his ass goodbye?

Moons: x.x I guess that works. Anyway...don't worry, this story isn't close to over yet (I think) and Marik is coming soon (again, I think) I haven't forgotten my promise to have him in the story. I haven't been able to check out any reviews because I have no computer, like mentioned before, but I'm hoping problem is solved soon!!

Aurora: So read and review it any way!

Moons: *smacks Aurora* Ignore her. PLEASE read and review...see Aurora, PLEASE.

Aurora: *rubbing head* Pretty soon you're going to be saying PLEASE save me!!!

Moons: eep...