Angelus Fletus Est (English translation: Angel Weeping)
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To everyone: This is not Yaoi. Sorry to those of you who wanted it. But I do not write yaoi. Perhaps in the future, I'll change that…but besides…it's refreshing to NOT have a story that's about romance, right? …Right? *hears crickets chirp* never mind…
Yami: And if ANYONE gets ideas about kidnapping either me or my hikari...*sennen eye glows*
Me: -_-' relax, Yami.
Yugi: *laughs* he never does.
Yami: AIBOU!!!
Me: *laughs* careful, Yami, I have
my Ultimate Bazooka Water Gun of Doom!
Yami: *turns white* NO NOT THAT!!!!
Yugi: *is laughing* you should have seen what it did to his hair...
Me: *snickering* that was entertaining. But anyways...on with the fic!
A/N: ok I'm basically winging it here. Damn writer's block...usually I know exactly what I want to happen. So be gentle! And this may change perspectives. (not POV, because it's in the 3rd person)
\Private thoughts\
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Seto cursed under his breath. \If it's anyone besides Mokuba, I'm going to kill them.\ Shifting a bit, he reached into his pocket and pulled out the ringing phone.
"Yeah?"
"Hey, big brother." Mokuba's voice sounded a bit hesitant.
"What is it?" \This had better be important...\ He thought, a bit annoyed. He pulled Yugi a bit closer to him as if to reassure him that he wouldn't leave.
"Well...Yami and his friends just stopped by."
Seto growled under his breath. \Those bastards.\ He fought to keep his voice under control. "And?"
"Well they said to tell you that they had a blast at the arcade..." Seto was gripping the phone so hard, he was actually a bit worried that he'd break it. "They missed you, though, and wanted to know if you'd be coming with them tomorrow."
Seto looked at Yugi, who was just sitting with his eyes downcast. \No mention of him at all. I really hope he didn't hear that.\ His anger flared, but he fought to get it under control. "Are they still there?"
"Yes."
"Tell them no. Don't tell them anything else than that."
Mokuba sounded a bit puzzled and concerned. "Okay...when will you be home?"
Seto thought a moment. There was no way he'd be home soon, unless Yugi wanted to come with him. "I'm not sure, kiddo, to be honest. I'll call you though, when I'm ready."
"'Kay. See you then big brother!"
"Bye, Mokuba." He snapped the phone shut after he heard the click and put it back in his pocket, livid. \I swear, they are so blind.\
Yugi looked up at him. "That was Mokuba, wasn't it?" His voice was forlorn, and Seto thought he detected a note of wistfulness in it.
"Yeah. Wondering when I'd be home." \No need to hurt him with the other info...\
"...Please don't lie, Seto. I heard him." Crap. So he had heard the whole thing. Seto cursed mentally.
He sighed. "I figured that you could...but I really wasn't lying. I just left that piece of information out."
Yugi looked down again. "Seto...Seto what did I do? Why do they hate me? Why don't they notice me anymore?" A tear rolled down his cheek.
There was utter silence for a moment. Seto really had no clue as to what to say. "I...I really don't know what to tell you, Yugi. I don't know why. I do know that they're utter bastards to do so."
More silence. Then, "You should go back home, Seto. Mokuba will be worried."
\Damnit, how can he think of me when he's so hurt?!\ "I'll get home when I get home. Mokuba understands that. You're more important right now." He could tell that Yugi felt a bit better about that.
Seto glanced at his watch, and raised his eyebrows. \5:00. I had no idea it was so late. Hmm, Yugi obviously doesn't want to go back home...\ "Hey, Yugi...It's getting a bit late. Would you like to come home with me and spend the night?"
Yugi looked up at him again, surprise on his face. "You...you mean it?"
Seto nodded. "You bet. I bet Mokuba would be happy to see you, too." Seto knew he would. Mokuba loved Yugi; it would be good for both of them.
A small hesitant smile made itself known on Yugi's face. \How long has it been since he smiled?\ Surely it had been over a month... "Sure."
Seto smiled. "I'll call Mokuba. Would you like to walk or would you like a ride? It's not far."
A pause. "I think I'd like a ride, if it's not too much trouble. Both my feet have fallen asleep." Seto laughed. So had his. Yes, a ride would be a good idea.
His laughter made the smile grow. "I think a ride's a good idea. It wouldn't do to have people see us both falling over, since my right leg is completely asleep right now." The smile grew wider.
He pulled out his phone. \Good thing I didn't break this earlier.\ "Hey Mokuba."
"Hey big bro!"
"I'm coming home, okay? Yugi's coming with me."
His brother gave an excited squeal. "Really? He is? Oh wow!!" Seto laughed; he had expected that reaction. "Do you want me to tell the driver to meet you? ...Uh, after you tell me where you are, that is."
Seto had to smile. His brother was way too cute sometimes. "Sure, thanks, kiddo. I'm at the park. Tell him we'll meet him by the main entrance, okay?"
"Okay! Tell Yugi that I'll see him later!" This was definitely a good idea.
"Sure thing. See you in a few." He hung up.
"You going to call the driver or something? Or is it like a button you push?" Yugi was...making a joke! That was a good sign.
Seto grinned. "Mokuba offered to do it. He can't wait to see you." Yugi brightened a bit. "In the meantime, I think we should work on mastering the basics of walking." He let go of Yugi, and worked on getting up, noting that his friend wasn't having an easy time either. Groaning, he managed to get on his feet without falling. Yugi did the same. \Oh man, that's the last time I spend over two hours in one position...\ His leg was all pins and needles.
"You okay? Can you walk?" \He always thinks about others before himself...even me, when we were rivals—were? ...well, we aren't rivals now.\ He thought that was a good thing.
"Yeah. You?"
He took a couple steps. "Yeah."
"Then let's go." Yugi nodded and they walked out of their little haven towards the entrance.
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Me: *sighs* That was pretty bad. Oh
well. The next chapter will be more angsty. Flashbacks and whatnot. So, to those of you
who are angst junkies, fear not. Angst to come!
Yugi: Well, we're assuming that you know the drill by now.
Yami: but I'm going to say it anyway. R&R!
Me: *grins* I feel loved. TY, yami. Well, everyone, Ja Ne till next time!