a/n: I know you all hate my cliffhangers, especially so close to the end, so here's the second to last chapter. The next one will be THE END. Don't forget to review....

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Yami sat in the waiting room with Tea, Tristan, Joey, Bakura and Yugi's grandpa. He had called them and told them to come to the hospital immediately. When they arrived, he had told them everything that had gone on between Kitty and her father.

They now sat in silence, waiting for the doctor to give them a report. Yugi's grandpa had taken care of the paperwork and insurance.

Yami hoped desperately that it wasn't too late. He felt responsible. If he had gotten there sooner, or if he had thought of a way to save her, she wouldn't be in the hospital right now.

A doctor came down the hall, carrying a clipboard. He dropped it off at the front desk, then came over to the gang. Yami stood up immediately and Joey and Tristan followed suit.

"Is she okay?" Tea asked before the doctor could speak.

"She's lost a lot of blood, and she'll need stitches in many places, but yes, she'll be fine," the doctor replied.

Yami sighed in relief and sank back into the chair. Joey and Tristan cheered and punched the air while Bakura and Tea hugged each other.

"How long will it take before we can see her?" Yami asked.

"It would be best if you came back tomorrow. She'll need her rest after all of this is over," the doctor replied.

Yami nodded reluctantly and stood. They left the building a few minutes later.

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Something was on her hand. She tried to move it away, but it wouldn't let go. She moved it more and she felt something else go to her shoulder as well. It shook her lightly and she forced herself to open her eyes. Yami stood above her and he smiled when she looked at him.

"Yami," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I'm here," he said, taking his hand off her shoulder and touching her face.

"How long have I been asleep?" she asked, not fully aware of her situation yet.

"About a day," he replied.

She nodded slightly and closed her eyes for a second. "What happened? I remember up to when... when..." she said, but she couldn't get the words out.

"I know," Yami said, not sure how to tell her. He thought about what to say, but she spoke again.

"Where's mom? Is she okay?" she asked, looking into Yami's eyes.

He sat back down in his chair and broke eye contact. He tightened his grip slightly on her hand and she felt it.

"She's okay, right? She made it the hospital and she's going to be okay, right?" she asked, panic growing in her voice. The heart monitor beeped as her pulse sped up.

Yami's eyes flicked to the machine, then to her. "I'm sorry. She was dead by the time the ambulance got there," he said, his heart hurting for her.

"No!" she cried, taking her hand out of Yami's and putting it over her mouth. Tears started to pour down her face and the heart monitor started going crazy.

Telling her to calm down wouldn't do any good, so Yami just pulled her into his arms and held her tightly. She wrapped her arms around his neck and cried into his shoulder. Yami hurt for her and he wished he could make it all never have happened. But he couldn't and Katrina had lost her mother and almost her own life.

She pulled out of his arms and looked him dead in the eyes. "Where's dad?"

Yami's eyes darkened at the memory of him. "He'll be sent to prison, most likely for life."

Kitty nodded as more tears fell from her eyes. "He killed mom," she said, her face in her hands. "And he tried to kill me! And worse," she choked.

Anger grew inside him as he remembered what her father had almost done. He didn't know what to say to her, though, so he remained silent.

"Where will I go now?" she asked, looking at him. "I'll be sent to an orphanage!"

"No, you won't. Yugi's grandpa has said that you'll stay with us," Yami said, putting a hand on her shoulder.

Kitty looked at him, a new expression in her eyes. "What?" she asked softly.

Yami nodded, giving her a small smile. "Yes."

Unsure of what else to do, Kitty flung her arms around his neck. He wrapped his arms around her and smiled. The heart monitor was calming down and soon everything would be all right.

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a/n: All right. So, that's the status of her family now. There is one more chapter left. I just know you're all going to love that one... so review and I'll post the very end.