JasmineUnicorn: glad you liked the previous chapter. also hoping no confusing

Seto: there was a little. I don't even think the little fights

Yami: if you read the chapter, he didn't

JasmineUnicorn: correct. He just pushed that was all. The only problem was the anger. I hope it was not to intense.

Seto: it wasn't

JasmineUnicorn: good here is the next chapter.

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Chapter 14 A True Compassion or a True Desire

The moonless night had a cool wind blowing through. Many were asleep across the land except for one. Back within the worn down building, a stradegy was being planned out carefully. To move in and do what has to be done, preperation needs to be under hand for Marik wanted no mistakes to come to this plan. He kept walking around glancing out the window while twisting his Millenium Rod. He knew the duel two nights ago was only a minor event compared to the plan that was being prepared.

The following moring, the clouds were turning dark as the rain was starting to come the following morning. Yami was still on his knees in Yugi's room near the window. He did not head to bed instead he stayed by the window. His face was stained with tears, but he was not crying no more. Yugi has not appeared out since Yami yelled at him that evening. He waited in his chamber for Yami to call him out, but since both were mad, it seems like the time might be a while.

"Sir, the plan is ready. All we need is your permission to start." said one of the Rare Hunters.

"The time will come. Just wait for a few days. We need the right moment to attack." said Marik who was hidden in a corner. He kept pacing back and forth looking out the window towards the clouds. He had a twisted a smile upon his face. The plan was ready. All he needed was to wait for the right time.

Farther away in Rose Hill, Tea was sitting by a window looking towards the direction to Domino. She was still having regret feelings of leaving without saying a word to Yugi or even Yami. Sometimes she thinks that she should return home, but should that be answer. Should she risk her friends in trouble for what Marik is doing? Her head was filled with complicated questions with no solutions. "If you feel so lost, why don't you head home?" asked Tea's aunt watching her from the hallway.

"I don't want to risk either of them from getting hurt." said Tea as she came downstairs following her aunt.

"Maybe they will be able to help you with the problem. Bottling it up will never work. You need to fight your problems even if you are scared of risking one of your friends." said her aunt.

Tea walked outside and looked towards the direction of Domino. She knew her aunt was right, but was she sure about leaving. Putting Yugi and Yami at risk could end up losing her or their life. Is that actually what she wanted? No, she wanted to be there to support them, however, is that trully what she wanted.

Making her mind up, she headed inside and explained everything to her aunt. Her aunt agreed and Tea went upstairs to pack. When she finished, her aunt was ready to take her home. Together they drove for about three and half hours back towards Domino.

Arriving home, she quickly dropped her stuff off in her room and starting running towards the Game Shop. She was hoping that Yami or Yugi might be there. She was hoping there might be a chance that they could forgive her.

Arriving at the Game Shop, Yugi's grandfather explained that Yugi is upstairs, but is not to be in the mood to talk. When he comes down, Yugi's grandfather would give him the message that she stopped by.

Tea decided to walk for awhile to decide why he would be so upset. She did not know and she was worried about it. Could she be the cause of him being so upset so mad. Walking towards the Hang Out, she noticed Joey, Serenity, Tristan and Mai there. Joey was dueling Serenity, but he did not seem like he was having fun. Tristan was not even bugging Serenity and that did not seem normal. Even Mai was not acting herself. It seemed as if her leaving Domino cause them to be this way. Running up, Serenity was the first person to notice her. Joey, knocking everything over including his deck and Tristan, ran over to see Tea. He seemed to being cheering up. "We are so glad to see you. Where have you been?" asked Joey looking tired out.

"I went to see my aunt in Rose Hill. Does anyone know whats wrong with Yugi?" asked Tea. With that minor question, every went silent. It seemed to be that fear was growing inside once again.

"What happen? Is he mad because of me?" asked Tea again wanting to know. The look on their faces did not seem as if it was good.

"Its not you Tea. Yesterday afternoon, Kaiba tried forcing Yugi to find you. I guess a minor fight broke off." said Joey looking down at the ground.

"To tell you the truth, Tea, the fight was major. I guess, by Mokuba when he called last night, it was a fist fight. All we got was the fear from Yugi when he returned." said Mai turnin away.

"His faced show no mark of happiness or sadness. All he showed was anger which pretty much scared everyone including Mokuba. Even Kaiba showed up, he had that same remark." said Serenity who was looking down at the ground.

"It looked like he was going to hit Kaiba or someone else." said Tristan who was dusting the grass off him.

"We pretty much have not seen him since last night. I probably don't think he will show up." said Joey turning away.

"Guess again. Look who showed up." said Mai glancing around Tea. Joey turned around and noticed who everyone was talking about. He did not move a step afterward. Instead, he just stood still.

"He looks like he has not slept a minute or even all night." said Serenity who started to shake again. She stood behind her brother afraid that he might do something.

Everyone was correc on what they saw. Coming in towards the group was Yami. He was still dressed the same. Covered in dirt, blood, and had a tear stained face. Walking straight by, it was as if he never saw that Tea returned. His face showed no compassion or friendship. It showed anger, doubt, fear, and confusion all in one. He continued walking by and turned towards the direction of the ocean facing his back towards the group.

Joey thought about walking over, but Mai held him back. Instead, everyone went back to the duel. Tea stood where she was standing and just watched him. He had his hands in his pocket and looked like he didn't care about anything that was going on. Tea also thought about walking over, but when she thought of getting him mad also, she walked over to Mai. "I am heading home. It has been a long morning and I am tired." said Tea whispering in a soft voice.

"If he wonders, we will tell him, but that is all." said Mai. Tea knodded her head and turned away. As she was walking away, he turned his head towards her, but did nothing more. The look on his face showed no compassion or friendship. All it showd was fear.

Walking away, a single tear ran down her face. Tea thought that coming back would be the best thing, but she guessed that she was wrong. As soon as she was away from everyone, she started running. She didn't care if he never came to her, she just wanted to get away from him.

Back at the Hang Out, Mai walked over to Yugi. He glanced at her with a deep stare and then started walking away. Mai ran over and pushed him against the wall. He just grabbed her wrist and moved her to the side. With the force behind it, Mai went straight down. Tristan and Joey both ran over. Tristan helped Mai up while Joey went to stop Yugi. "What has gotten into you? Throwing people around. Not even caring. This isn't you." said Joey stopping in front of Yugi.

Yami did not even a say a word towards it all. Instead he walked straight passed Joey and continued walking farther away from the group. Joey looked from Mai to Tristan in confusion. Mai pulled out her phone and quickly called Kaiba. "Kaiba residence, this is Seto." said Kaiba on the other line.

"Hey Kaiba. This is Mai. We need to ask you something." said Mai.

"What? I am busy at the time and don't need to bothered." said Kaiba in a dark tone.

"Yesterday night when you fought with Yugi. What happen? Tea returned today and he did nothing. Instead he pushed me to the ground and shoved Joey out of the way. This is not like him." said Mai

"Here is one response I can give you. Yugi is in a mood that does not need to be messed with. Tea will get him to understand and back to his sences. Till then, leave him alone or you could end up hurt." said Kaiba hanging up the phone.

Mai repeated everything to the group and then followed everyone back to the duel. "He is just being stubborn." said Joey sitting back down and laying one card face down.

"Is he Joey? He might be right. If we leave Yugi alone, maybe he will come to his sences." said Mai looking towards the direction Yami walked off. Everyone did not know and decided to drop the conversation.

Farther away from the group walking down an alley was Yami. He felt disappointed, but more angry. Leaning up against the wall, he started remembering what he saw. Tea returned, but did not come over. Instead she ran as if he was some type of monster. "Why me?" thought Yami.

'She did not run because of you. She heard from everyone what happen last night. Even if I was her, I would be scared or nervous around anyone.' said Yugi appearing in front of Yami.

"She was not nervous around everyone. Just me. She felt the anger I was giving off. She noticed the fear I was giving to everyone. She now hates me." said Yami banging his fist upon the wall.

'Go talk to her. Tell her that your sorry.' said Yugi coming up to Yami

"She will never listen." said Yami starting to walk away again.

"You will never know." said Yugi disappearing shaking his head unsure what was going on with Yami.

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JasmineUnicorn: too much tense came out of this chapter. more will come understanding later

Yami: better be. this is one way i don't like acting as

Seto: same here

JasmineUnicorn: trust me you will understand