Disclamier: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters. I only own Sakura and any other OCs that show up but alas, the actual show or card game is not mine.
Chapter 3
Sakura ran around looking at all the new stuff in the store's windows. Kaiba just walked behind her and waited every time she had to stop to look at stuff. Sakura finally had to stop to see what Kaiba would even like to do.
"Kaiba! Come on and tell me were you want to go! All you do is follow me like a lost puppy. Why don't you even say anything?" Kaiba growled at being called a puppy.
"I am NOT a puppy. I hate shopping. I'm not following, I'm just walking to where I want to go." Sakura giggled which made Kaiba's heart skip.
"Oh, really? Now I won't move till you tell me which store you want to go first." Kaiba sighed irritatedly.
"Fine. How about we go to a game shop I know of. You'll probably like it there. Who knows, maybe even love it" Sakura's eyes glittered at the thought of a game shop. Kaiba smirked like usual.
"Ok. Where's it at? I'll race you there!" Kaiba laughed.
"It's called the Kame Game Shop. It's the only shop nearest to the school. You'll never beat me in anything. I'm top duelist and I have an A in P.E. class." With that Kaiba ran off towards the shop, which was 2 blocks away. Sakura ran after him and tried to beat him. She then spotted the shop and started to increase her speed. Kaiba did also so they were both neck in neck for the finish line. Kaiba was first in the shop, which made him win the race. Sakura followed and stood, trying to regulate her breath.
"See? I told you not to mess with the best! I'm number one in the world!" Kaiba started to laugh. Sakura just sighed looking at him like he's an idiot.
"Sure and I'm the Queen of Egypt." Kaiba quickly looked at her with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"You are? Well nice to meet you my Queen." He then bowed deeply to mock her but she took it further.
"Finally! You realized my greatness and bowed! Now drop and give me twenty!" Kaiba smirked and froze when he heard a cough.
"Umm... May I help you two with anything?" Sakura finally realized a short old man was standing at the counter. He had an orange bandanna on his head and grey spiky hair which stuck out similar to Yugi's. Kaiba just went quiet and leaned against the door frame trying to regain his composure.
"Yes, ummm... What do you sell?" Sakura asked while laughing nervously. It was a stupid question and she knew it but the old man waved it aside.
"I sell games, cards, toys, and what ever thing you can think of for a game shop." Sakura scoffed and looked around.
"Well, then you should be selling duel monsters then, right?" The old man smiled happily and pulled out a box full of cards and packets.
"Here they are. Come take a look if you want. I just restocked today. I just have to put them on the shelf but I haven't got around to doing it." Sakura's eyes tinkled as she got an idea.
"Can I help? My friend can help to if he wants. Please??" Sakura gave him puppy dog eyes which the old man gave in too easily. When he looked over to see her 'friend' he was surprised.
"Kaiba? Why aren't you in school?" Kaiba smirked and picked up the box and brought it towards the shelf.
"Mind your own business old man. Now how do I arrange these things?" Sakura laughed and tried to help out while the old man pointed out where things go. It was nice having extra help at this hour.
"Excuse me. I didn't quite catch your name. Can you tell me what it is Miss?" Sakura smiled up from her work.
"My name is Sakura Motou. I guess you've already met Kaiba so no need introducing him." The old man gasped.
"Sakura.... Where have you been all these years? I'm your grandfather. How surprising! I didn't even recognize you! You've changed so much!" Sakura gave a sad smile. Kaiba listened while watching Sakura's face tried to hide her sadness.
"Sorry,.... Grandpa. I was just thrown out so I couldn't go back. How is my brother?" Grandpa smiled.
"He's good. He's living with me since your father gave me custody. You should see him! He would be so happy. Now tell me... What happened that day you were thrown out?" Sakura put on an even bigger fake smile but it seemed only Kaiba noticed the difference.
"I should see him now, huh? Too bad, I have to go now. I'll stop by sometime soon. Good-bye Grandpa! I hope all goes well for you." Grandpa waved good-bye. He could see she avoided it but for what reason is beyond his comprehension. When Sakura turned to leave the bell chimed at the door and Yugi with his Yami walked in.
"Oh you guys got here just in time! Yami, come see Yugi's lost sister! Yugi you must see her too! I know how you two were very close." Sakura wore a blank expression as Yugi looked at her hatefully. Yami stepped in front of his hikari.
"Nice to meet you, Sakura. You must really stay for dinner." Yami held out his hand to shake hers but she waved it aside, denying it.
"Oh no, I can't. I was already leaving. This is my first time here and already so much is happening. I'm sorry but staying is out of the question. I really must be going." Sakura started to walk towards the door, keeping her eyes to the floor. She glanced at Yugi who turned the other way. When she was outside, she breathed in deeply and let it all out with a sigh. Kaiba finally came through the doors. Sakura started to walk off with him following yet again. They arrived back at the mansion and walked inside. Sakura just stood by the door waiting for work. Kaiba just looked at her oddly.
"Why are you standing there? Let's go wait for Mokuba in the living room." Kaiba started to walk off but she just stood there. He turned back around then walked back to her.
"What's wrong? Something on the floor?" Sakura looked up into his eyes, obviously close to tears.
"I am your maid from now, till my work is over, then I can go home. What are my duties for today?" Kaiba seemed surprised. Just what is this girl thinking?
"Nothing yet. Sakura, what is wrong with you?" She just stared past him.
"Did you bring me there on purpose to play with my emotions again?" Kaiba grabbed her shoulders and made her look into his eyes.
"Sakura, I'm not playing around. I forgot that this is going on. What do you want me to do? Apologize? Ok, I'm sorry I broke your heart many times. I'm sorry I'm toying with you. I'm sorry I'm falling for---" Kaiba stopped short and let her go. He turned his back on her trying to conceal his blushing face.
"How can I know if what you're saying is true when you say such stinging things to me?" Kaiba knew he messed up. He knew it since he first realized he even liked her.
"I'm sorry for being a huge asshole. You are no longer serving me. You may do as you wish now." Kaiba walked into his living room and listened as the door opened and closed. He sat on the couch with his head in his hands.
Yugi ran upstairs and slammed the door to his room. Yami just sighed and walked up after him leaving Grandpa very confused. Yami knocked on Yugi's door and waited for a reply. When he got no answer he opened the door and saw Yugi sitting on his bed crying. Yami walked in closing the door behind him and sat next to his hikari.
"Aibou, why must you cry so?" Yugi wiped away his tears and sat up.
"Yami... My sister.... I know I shouldn't hate her but I can't help but feel so betrayed. She promised, but she didn't keep it. Why?" Yami put his arm around him in hope to comfort him at least a little. It worked.
"Yugi, some promises can't be kept. Something might have happened to keep her from her promise. Now will you tell me what happened?" Yugi looked up at Yami's maroon eyes full of tears. He then started to tell him the tale of his life with their abusive father. When Yugi got to the part where the father drove off when Sakura disappeared, Yami stopped him for a second.
"I'm sorry aibou but have you ever thought to think he drove her off somewhere?" Yugi looked at Yami angry.
"Of course, but even if he did, she'd still come back no matter how far." Yami let Yugi finish and thought for a long while. This girl has been through more than what I originally thought and still kept my aibou pure.... Yugi stared at the floor.
"Aibou, I must go out. I will be back shortly after I've gotten my answers." Yami got up from the bed and walked out of the shop. Yugi sat and stared at the ceiling. Sister, what happened to stop you from your promise?
Yami started to walk towards the Kaiba mansion. Sakura was with Kaiba last time he saw her. What would he do if he couldn't find her? Nothing would be solved then. Yami kept walking then started to run. I have to find out now. It's something bad and it will most likely change this whole thing around and make my aibou happy again. Yami ran till his heart started to ache from fatigue. He started to power walk till he was at the mansion. Yami jumped the fence and burst through the front door. To his surprise no guards were around. This is too easy... Yami looked around cautiously then entered a huge room to his left. It was massive. There was a huge T.V. and red couches surrounding it. A table was in the middle. A person who looked like he was crying sat in one of the couches. It looked as if he didn't notice Yami there yet. Yami approached the form hesitatingly. Would he help me or turn against me? Yami set his hand on Kaiba's shoulder, but he didn't move. Kaiba looked up from his hands and saw Yami. Kaiba's eyes were blood shot and his face was wet with tears. Yami took a step back from him. He changed so fast.... His emotions are unguarded!
"What do you want you fag?" Yami ignored his insult.
"Where's Sakura? We have to talk." Kaiba started to stare at the floor.
"I don't know. She left."
"What?! How long ago? I have to know..." Kaiba continued staring at the floor.
"About two hours ago. What did you two need to talk about? I probably know." Yami sighed and sat down on the couch.
"I have to find out what happened when she was taken from Yugi. It's what started all this havoc." Kaiba perked up.
"I don't know but I know how to find her I think. She might be at home. I can do an internet search and find out where she lives." Kaiba then got up and ran to his room. After an hour, Kaiba came back with a sheet of paper and handed it to Yami.
"What's this?" Kaiba smirked.
"Her address. Go now if she hasn't already left." Yami had a confused look on his face.
"Why are you helping me?" Kaiba smirked.
"It's for her. She'll be happier when this clears up."
"Thank you." Yami ran out of the mansion and started towards Sakura's house.
Sakura sat staring at the blank television. How long do I have to wait for death to sweep away all my problems and my life? Sakura took out her razor and watched as it shown in the sunlight. What whould happen if I did it? Sakura watched the blood pour from her arms as she created cut after cut on her wrists. Who would even care? She let the blood pour into the sink and watched it slowly go down. When would this all be over? Sakura took out her gun and started to load it. Where would it happen? She cut herself some more and pointed the gun to her head. She cocked it ready to fire and tears started to come. Sakura just looked into the mirror at her reflection. She looked just like how she did in the drawing she drew not so long ago. But it did felt like ages had already passed. A tear fell and she was ready to fire. Her front door burst open and soon the bathroom door opened too. She turned to see Yami. He quickly pulled the gun out of her hands and held her to his chest. Sakura clung to his shirt and cried silently. Yami started to whisper sweet things into her ear as she wept. When she stopped she looked up and saw his worried eyes.
"Yami, when will it all be over? What would have happened? Who would care? Why did this start? How long till this ends?" Yami looked into her eyes which were full of pain.
"It'll all be over soon. Yugi and I would care very much. How it all started you have to tell me." Sakura blinked.
"What do you mean?" Yami held her tighter.
"You have to tell me what happened that day when your father took you away from him." Sakura buried her face into his chest.
"When I was thrown into his van, I was knocked out. He brought me to an alley way and woke me up. He started to hit me... I was scared and I couldn't fight back. Then... Then he... forced himself into me. He wouldn't stop! It hurt... I was scared... Then he left me there. I was found by the police, who were called by a neighbor from where I was at. They took me to the hospital and I was treated. They started to question me but I wouldn't speak. I was still scared. I was supposed to go back to the house but the cops took me to a foster home. I was adopted then taken to America and I couldn't come back till recently." Sakura hid her face. Yami held her chin up to look into her eyes. Those eyes that were so full of tears and pain still looked so beautiful to him. He started to realize her beauty and grace. Why hadn't I noticed this before? He leaned in and placed a kiss on her lips. She looked surprised and looked down. He took her up into his arms and set her on the counter. He searched around for a first aid kit and pulled it out. Yami started to clean up all the blood and wrap up her arms in bandages. When he was finished, he laid her in her bed and let her sleep. Yami looked at her face and walked out of her apartment closing the door behind him. He started to walk home thinking of her haunting eyes.