Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!

WARNING: Yugi is going to die. Poor boy...

What happened earlier

"We have a winner! The one who will get the contract for Domino Records is..."

Back to the story

"And the winner is... SETO KAIBA!"

Yugi's eyes widened. "I... I... I lost?" Tears began to burn in his eyes and he felt like something was inside his throat, chocking him...

"Well then," Marik said, his voice almost in a whisper. "I guess that means you're coming with us now."

Even Bakura had a look of sadness on his face. He walked over to Yugi and said: "I'm sorry you've lost."

Yugi gave a little smile. "It's not you fault, Bakura."

Suddenly a voice interrupted. "Uh, Seto? Seto Kaiba? Is there a Seto Kaiba here?"

"Uhm, Marik?" Bakura turned to Marik. "Have you send some guy with brow hair and icy blue eyes to the Shadow Realm?"

Marik looked at him like if he was stupid. "Did I send ANYONE to the Shadow Realm in the past three months?"

"Well..."

But Bakura was interrupted by Yugi. "Seto Kaiba? I saw him leave to the toilets."

The voice came again. "Well, if Seto Kaiba doesn't show up, we'll just have to do with Yugi Moto"

"NOOO!" Marik and Bakura screamed in unison. "Oh my god, oh my god! Our boss is going to kill us."

Yugi got them out of their worries. "No need to panic. I don't want that contract anymore."

"NANI!" Bakura and Marik looked at him, confusion written all over their face.

Yugi gave a small smile. "I don't want to be the second choice. Besides, I want to be chosen for my talents, not for my looks."

Marik smiled. "You're a wise boy, Yugi Moto. So, that means you're coming with us, eh."

"Hai."

"No second thoughts?"

"Not one."

One year later

Joey Wheeler has gotten back from the US, and is now walking down the streets to a small game shop, owned by Yugi's grandfather.

'I wonder if Yugi has gotten a bit closer to his dreams,' thought Joey.

He smiled, thinking about the things he has achieved in this year. He was already champion of the US and with the money he won, he paid for his sister's operation. Eventually he got by the game shop. Closed.

"Uh? Why the heck is it closed?"

Tea walked by. "Joey, is that you?"

"Yeah, it's me alright. Who else did ya thought it was?" Suddenly Joey noticed something. Why was the usually so cheerful Tea looking so sad?

"What's wrong Tea? Did something happen?"

"You may not know this yet, so I'm telling you now. Yugi died a week ago."

Joey felt like he was hit by a rock. Yugi - his best friend - died? That can't be possible. But he knew it was. He swallowed hard. Tears were burning behind his eyes, but he didn't let one fall. He didn't want Tea or anyone else see him cry.

"If you want to see him." Tea paused and took a deep breath. It was hard for her to say these words. A tear slipped out of her eye and was rolling down her cheek. "He's buried next to his father and mother. I think you know were that is."

Yes, Joey knew were that was. And he ran. Away from Tea. To Yugi. He ran down the streets. Left. Right. Cross. Faster. And faster. Joey felt like he couldn't breath, but he had to keep on running. There it was. Joey stopped running. Slowly he walked closer and closer. And there, he stopped. Before him stood Yugi's grave. (A/N: I don't know what dates to put in it, so you just have to use your own brains.)

Yugi Moto,

You will always have a place in our hearts.

(...-...)

A single tear slipped out of the corner of Joey's eye. He fell on his knees and cried. Cried until he could cry no more. He then whispered a few words.

"Aishiteru, Yugi."

This is so not fair! Yugi's gone. But the story still hasn't end yet... Yugi will get a better end, even if it's the last thing I do. STAY TUNED...