Chapter 9

I do not own YuGiOh. What a surprise. Ok, it seems like Ryushi is the bad guy right? Well, I dunno, you'll see. Ummm... yeah, I got this done in one day, and I'm writing the disclaimer after I wrote the chapter. (Smart, huh?) So, This is kind of long, I think. SO, enjoy and REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, Yami is going to give up something...and it's not his life...well...almost. It's quite exciting, I think. (Why am I talking proper English?)

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It seemed that Ryushi was going to use his psychic powers to hurt Tomoya somehow. Yami instantly turned very angry. He used his power at full force to try to get him off of her.

"Ryushi!" he yelled, "you are not going to get away with this!"

Ryushi stood up and laughed an evil laugh. 'Wait,' Yami thought, ' Ryushi doesn't laugh like this.' Then, Ryushi rose up in the air, and a light was escaping him. He was changing form. As he floated down, he saw that it was not Ryushi; it was Bakura.

"Surprised to see me are you?" he asked with an evil grin. Bakura took Tomoya by the arm. When he saw that Yami just became ten times angrier, he grinned again.

"Seems that this little girl is my ticket to getting your power."

"You're still trying to collect the millennium items?" asked Yami. He was amused that the fool still hadn't accomplished the goal. Well, of course not, he still had his puzzle didn't he?

"Yes, I am. I want the puzzle's power even more now, because once it's combined with my new powers, I'll be unstoppable! Haha!" With that, he began to lower Tomoya off the balcony. She pleaded and cried to let her go, but Bakura would not. Yami got ready to attack when,

"I don't think you should do that Pharaoh," said Bakura evilly. "I might drop her," Yami instantly withdrew his attack. "Let her go" he said.

"No. I won't let her go until you give me the Millennium Puzzle!"

Yami was really left with no choice. He walked over to Bakura. 'What do you think you're doing?' hissed Yugi. ' You know you can't exist without it!' Yugi seemed angry, but really, he was worried. 'I know what I'm doing,' Yami assured the boy. Yami took off the puzzle.

"Yami!" shouted Tomoya, "you can't! Don't give it to him! Forget about me, just...just don't give it to him." Yami shook his head. "I have to. It's the only way," He handed it to Bakura's outstretched hand, but he still held on to the chain.

"Take good care of it," he said.

"Yes, yes, now give it to me!"

Yami let go of the puzzle completely. Already, he could feel his power deteriorating. Bakura's eyes were practically dancing with glee.

"Bakura! Let her go now. I gave you the puzzle,"

Bakura let Tomoya go. She collapsed into Yami's arms. She hugged him and wouldn't let go. She cried silently onto his shoulder, while Yami comforted her. Then, he remembered that he had to do something before Bakura left.

He pried Tomoya away from him and walked behind Bakura. He tapped his shoulder. Bakura turned around. Before he could say anything, Yami took all the strength he had left and punched him in the face with a flaming fist. Bakura groaned and crumpled to the ground, and the millennium puzzle went flying.

He watched as it flew into Tomoya's hands. 'Good,' he thought, 'Now to finish this jerk off for good.' He looked around on Bakura's clothes to see if there were any pockets. He spotted one that was glowing. He reached inside and took out a small box, obviously the source of Bakura's power. He put the box in his pocket. He wondered what he should so with the vermin he was holding, namely, Bakura.

"What should I do with him?" asked Yami.

"Throw him off the edge!" said Tomoya giggling.

Yami grabbed Bakura by the collar and held him dangling off the edge. He then released his grip. Bakura fell down through the clouds and down back to Earth.

"Oops!" he said happily.

"That should take care of our little pest problem," said Tomoya laughing with Yami.

"I hope he doesn't try to come back anytime soon."

"Yeah, me too. Oh! Your puzzle, I almost forgot!"

She walked over to where Yami was standing and put the puzzle around his neck. When she was close enough, Yami grabbed her from around the waist and brought her close.

"I almost lost you today," he said softly. "I almost lost you today too," she said resting her head on his chest.

"How did you know that I couldn't exist without the puzzle?" he asked curiously.

"Well, at Master Kinshrew's dojo, we had to learn about the ancient pharaoh, who had founded the dojo many years ago. Eventually, we went on to learn about the millennium items and their power."

Yami was curious about his ancient past so he asked, "What did he...I...the pharaoh have to do with all of this?"

"Umm... I think it was because long ago, people were developing some kind of mutation whenever they went near the Nile River, or something like that. When the pharaoh heard about this, he went down there to investigate. So, while he was staying there, he saw this glowing thing and went over to touch it. Ever since then, he had developed these powers and understanding of many things. He used this understanding to create the dojo, where people who had these powers could train and learn. It was very strict back then, because the pharaoh used his puzzle to weed out the good and the bad. The pharaoh also trained at the dojo with the teachers and the students. Then, when he you know, passed on, it was said that when he comes back, he and his vessel would be able to call upon these powers once more. But the thing is that he cannot use it unless he had the puzzle with him at all times. So, you know...that's it."

They were both silent for a moment. Then Tomoya said,

"I'm hungry, wanna go get a midnight snack or something?"

"Yeah, sure,"

They walked inside the shrine and closed the balcony door behind them. Then, they walked down to the kitchen where they found Joey sleeping on top of a slice of cake like he was protecting it.

"It's my...chocolate...cake. You...can't take...it away from...me...Seto... Kaiba..." he mumbled. Tomoya and Yami stifled laughs and grabbed two cans of soda and chips. They walked back to the balcony. They rested their elbows on the balcony and ate watching the stars. Then Yami broke the silence by saying, "You were brave,"

Tomoya turned to look at him. "I'm not brave. You're brave. Didn't you see me break down in tears right after Bakura released me? You call that brave?"

Yami moved a little closer to her. "Yeah, I do. You were brave enough not to scream when he came near you and stuff. Yeah, you may have cried, but," he held her in his arms. "Everyone cries once and a while." He said softly. He kissed her head softly and stroked her hair. "Well," Tomoya said. "Have you ever cried?"

Yami hesitated.

"I won't laugh if you say yes," she said. She looked so sincere that Yami believed her.

"Uhh...I never told anyone this, but yes, one time I did cry. But it was when I was like two or three. Umm...don't tell anyone."

"I won't. But this proves that you're human, like everyone else."

"Aww...you flatter me," said Yami.

"Shut up!"

He enjoyed making her aggravated. It was his job. Then, he kissed her. She was caught by surprise, because she was trying to come up with a smart mouth comeback, but she kissed him back. Suddenly, a loud noise broke them apart.

"What was that?" asked Tomoya clinging on to Yami's shirt. As if it were an answer to that question, a large thing tumbled to the ground. Tomoya screamed. Yami went and took a closer look. The thing was motionless. When he saw that it was a body, he yelled to Tomoya to get everyone up. He waited for everyone to come.

"What happened Yugi?" asked Ryou rubbing his eyes. Tea was close behind.

"I dunno, but let's check it out." Yami said. Then, as if he were some grand king, Seto Kaiba came striding out to where everyone else had congregated.

"What's going on here? Hurry up. I need to get to sleep," Joey gave Seto the finger behind his back.

"Who wants to do the honors?" asked Mai.

"I'll do it," said Ryushi. He walked over to the body and turned it over. Ryushi collapsed, and the girls screamed. It was Hochi. And he was dead.

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Animefan1717: O__O! I can't believe that either! Don't worry, this is not the END! Of course not, hehehehe...it's not even CLOSE to being done.

Yami: I feel sorry for the old guy.

Animefan1717: Of course you do, you're such a softie! ^___^

Yami: Shush! No one needs to know that!

Animefan1717: Okay I won't tell anyone that YAMI'S A SOFTIE! HE PLAYS WITH LITTLE STUFFED ANIMALS!!!!!!!!!!

Yami: O.o I can't believe she told! Now my deepest darkest secret is out!

Animefan1717: Oh, well maybe I'll spare you if you know what to say next.

Yami: Hmm...Oh! READ AND REVIEW! Now, someone please SAVE ME!!!!!!!

Animefan1717: Bwuhahahahahahahahahaha!