Chapter Three: Confrontations...and finding peace

By: tamashiipurizuma

I still do not own Yugioh... (Such a depressing thought...)

"Seto, Mokuba, what's wrong? What are you doing here this time of night?" Seto did nothing except hand Ryou a note. "Here, this is for you. Rachel wanted you to have this." With that he walked away, a confused and saddened Mokuba trailing behind. Ryou opened the note, confusion etched on his face. "What is this?" As he read, he had to lean on the door to steady him. "No.... this can't be! What have I done?" "Ryou! What's taking so long out here?" Bakura yelled as he came to the door. What he saw surprised him. His hikari was sitting in the doorway, door wide open, face pale and full of pain. "Hikari, what's going on here? What's wrong with you?" Bakura asked, annoyance creeping in his voice. "You've left the door wide open. The white demons are getting in!" (AN: he means snow.hehe...) "Are you listening to me Ryou?"

But Ryou was not. All he could think of was the note clutched in his hand and that he had driven the girl he really loved suicide. I mean, sure he was going out with Tea now, but he had realized not too long after that Rachel had been the only one for him. Why hadn't he told her sooner how he much he truly loved her? Why had he even broken up with her in the first place? It had all been a mistake, a mistake that had led to some deadly consequences.

Three days later, at the funeral, Ryou was silent, staring seemingly at nothing. It was all he could do to refrain from screaming, right in front of everyone, "This is not supposed to be happening! This is all my fault!" He tried to stay away from Seto, who was obviously furious with him. And why shouldn't he be? Mokuba was also silent, trying to be strong, but anyone could see the obvious pain on his face. Seto tried to remain his usual emotionless self, but found he was unable to keep within the rage and sadness he felt. Everyone had shown up, which comforted Seto more than he would ever open up and admit to. It was a simple service; Rachel has always been a very simple person. Seto refused to say any words, and forbid Ryou when he wanted to say something. After everyone had left, Seto and Mokuba stayed behind to just, be with her alone for a little while. As they approached her gravesite, a small white piece of paper stuck out among the gray of the headstone and the bright colors of the flowers. Seto picked it up, curious. As he read, he could feel his rage, melting away. This is what the note said:

Seto, Mokuba: I know this will never do justice for all the pain I've caused you, but I wanted to ask your forgiveness. I found out too late how much I loved your sister, and the guilt is a burden I'll carry with me always. I've decided to leave Domino for a while, maybe forever. I wish you both much strength in these hard days ahead.

Ryou Bakura

Hey guys! I hope this is easier to read. Maybe it'll bring in more reviews now! Hehe.... A girl can dream... Anyway, suicide is never worth it, not matter how good (or appealing) the idea seems at the time. If you ever need to talk and have no one else, email me! I've been through it, so I understand. And even if I don't, I'm also a good listener. So talk to me! And please review! (But I won't be offended if you don't.)