Disclaimer: Yu-gi-oh belongs to some rich dude, and although I wish it was me, it's not. Got it?

Me: Hi peeps! I'm new to ff.n and I'm just getting used to it. Anyways, this is my first fic eva so I decided to make it Yu-gi-oh because I love the show so much! So pleez review and tell me how it is!

Just so you know, whenever you see a comment in parentheses with little stars next to it (points to first part of name) that's just me talking (as if you couldn't figure that out -_-). Example: (*comment*)

Also, sorry if I borrowed any comments etc. from anyone. I read so many Yu-gi-oh fics I don't remember anymore.

Note: This is based off the dubbed U.S. version so pleez tell me if anything is wrong! Thanx! ^_^

Now on with the fic!

Chapter 1: The Dream

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"…and to do this, you must write an equation…"

Yugi moaned. It was another boring day in math class, and for the past half-hour, he had been staring at the clock, waiting for it to end. "Just another 10 minutes…" he thought.

The hands on the clock were so rhythmical, ticking every second, going around an endless circle forever and ever…

//Yugi!// said a voice in his head.

"As I was saying, Mr. Mutou, could you please tell me the answer to the question?" The whole class turned around to look at him, each student looking as exhausted as he was. "Um…"

Just then the bell rang. Yugi sighed as the students piled to get out the door, eager to go home, being as it was the end of the day. "Phew." Thought Yugi. As soon as he stood up, two of his best friends came over to him.

"Tat was a close one Yug," said the familiar Brooklyn accent of Joey. "I thought you weren't going to get that one."

"Oh, like you could?" mocked Tristan, Yugi's other friend. Yugi could only sweatdrop as Joey tackled him to the floor.

"Um guys, maybe this isn't the best place to do this…" he whispered, nodding his head to the math teacher, who had his back turned. "Point taken." They both said, and the three of them headed for the door. Waiting outside was an impatient Tea, looking fumed. "What takes you so long? I've been waiting here forever, I thought you left without me, and you're STILL IN THE CLASSROOM!"

"Sheesh Tea, it's only been like 30 seconds, and you call that long? Man, you better get that clock straight in your head." Replied Tristan.

Tea took a deep breath. "Sorry, I just have a lot of homework (*don't we all?*) and I'm in a very bad mood.

"Eh, tat's okay," said Joey. "We'll forgive you… today." Tea glared. "Could we just get our stuff from our lockers and get out of here?" asked Yugi. He already had a headache from math class, and he didn't plan on doubling it.

"Good idea." Said Tristan quickly, not wanting to get between another one of those all-too-popular Joey/Tea fights again. They agreed, said goodbye, and went their separate ways, Tea still glaring at Joey.

"Hi Grandpa!" yelled Yugi after reaching his home, the Turtle Game Shop, closing the jingling door behind him. "Good afternoon Yugi, how was school?" questioned and old voice, belonging to Yugi's grandpa.

"Okay, I guess." Came a tired but simple reply, as Yugi passed Grandpa and headed for the living quarters of the shop, closing the door dividing both parts with a soft click. "Okay Yami, you can come out now."

The golden Millennium Puzzle around his neck glowed as a figure emerged from it. It wasn't a real person, but rather an ancient spirit, named Yami, whose job was to protect Yugi at all costs. Yami stretched, then yawned. "Do you have any idea what it's like being cramped in a stupid puzzle all morning? For one thing, it hurts your back." Yugi just smiled and plopped on the couch. Yami decided to annoy Yugi some. "Hey Yugi, does someone have a crush? I saw you looking at Tea today…"

"I was not!" exclaimed Yugi, turning a deep violet. (*He's so cute when he does that!*) "I was just… oh, why do I have to explain this to you?"

"Because you're my hikari, and you tell me everything." Grinned Yami. Yugi shrugged. "Why bother?" he said, which made him smile. They looked at each other, amusement in their faces, and burst out laughing, Yugi's face still violet. (* ^_^ *)

Suddenly, Yami stopped laughing. He looked around, searching as if.

"What is it Yami?" asked Yugi, his voice, once so happy, now filled with fear.

"I feel something nearby, something evil," Yugi whimpered. "Don't worry, my aibou, nothing will harm you while I'm here."

However, Yugi didn't look too convinced, so Yami came over and sat next to him. "I promise Yugi."

Yugi looked into those red (*???*) caring eyes, that hard face that he trusted so much. (*Read the genre. NO ROMANCE! I don't think I could ever write one of those; the characters would end up marrying themselves or something…*) Even he knew that when Yami made a promise, he would do anything to keep it. He hugged Yami, and Yami returned the hug, both knowing that whatever evil came their way, they would beat it.

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Yugi got ready for bed; it had been a long day and he had to get up early, for it was Thursday night. Climbing into his bed, he said goodnight to a watchful Yami and turned off the lamp. Yami looked at his light. 'Such a peaceful little angel' he thought before returning to the Millennium Puzzle. What he didn't know, however, was that this light would not sleep so soundly.

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Yugi opened his eyes and found himself in a dark alley. "Yami?" he mentally whispered. Not hearing him, Yugi decided the best thing to do would be to and look for him in his soul room. After walking in his other's swirling darkness and finding nothing, Yugi started to panic. Where was Yami? He should have been in the puzzle, right there with him. But then he looked down, and to his horror, it wasn't there. Just then, Yugi saw a bright light in front of him. 'Maybe that's Yami and the Millennium Puzzle' he thought hopefully, although highly doubting it. He started running towards it, but when he saw what it was, he nearly fainted.

It was Yami and the Millennium Puzzle, except that one thing was different. Yami was sprawled out on the ground, and he wasn't moving. Yugi knelt down next to his dark side and trembled. "Y-Yami?" But Yami didn't answer. Then he saw a pair of glowing green eyes and cruel laughter. Realization hit him. "No, YAMI!" he screamed at the top of his lungs, at his dead Yami.

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"YAMI!" Yugi's outcry bolted Yami right up and he was at his side in mere seconds. He shook Yugi. "Yugi, Yugi, what's wrong?"

Yugi opened his eyes, and when he saw who it was, he cried into his other's chest. "Oh Yami, I had a horrible n-nightmare that I was in a d-dark alley and you w-weren't there. Then I saw the M-Millennium P-Puzzle glowing far in f-front of me and a pair of g-glowing green eyes and cruel l-laughter and when I f-found you, y-you w-were…" Yugi just cried harder into Yami's chest.

"Hush now aibou, it's alright, I'm here, nothing will harm you. Now, please finish what you were saying,"

Yugi shook more violently. "Y-You, y-you w-were… dead! At this remark, Yugi burst out crying. "Oh Yami, I was so scared, I was all alone, I was so afraid."

Yami rubbed his back and comforted him. As Yugi was calming down, he couldn't help but wonder. First, he feels evil, and then Yugi has this dream. Could this somehow be connected? Could it be true?

When Yugi finally stopped crying, Yami reminded him, "Remember Yugi, it's only a dream. I'm right here and I always will be."

"Thank you Yami." Replied Yugi.

"Always, my light. Now get your rest, you have school tomorrow." Yugi nodded as Yami placed his small head back on the pillow and he soon dazed off. "Goodnight, Yugi." Whispered Yami, and after checking over several times that he was safe, went back into the Millennium Puzzle.

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In the dark fog, an icy voice broke the air. "Sleep well, little one, for your troubles are just beginning…"

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Me: *hides* So how bad was it? I know the beginning was kinda stupid, but was the ending okay? Please review and tell me what you think!

Oh, and the plot WILL get better, there will be a little mystery as well. So pleez hang with me!

By the way, what color are Yami's eyes? I can't think right now. Someone pleez review and tell me so I can edit it.

P.S.– I'm going away this weekend, so if you want me to continue, I'll probably update either Friday or Monday. It's all up to how many reviews I get! So keep clicking that button!

Flames will be used to light the way! ^_~