Author's Note: Hello All! Welcome to grand old Chapter 7! This one is going to jump ahead from where we last left off. It should speed up things and hopefully get Yami back into the story...And this chapter marks the first time that I've used Grandpa's POV, yay!

Special thanks: Vampiress24, Black-caracal, Koishii No Tenshi1, puffin, michelaski, Charlotte:), Chester, Sansi:), and Soul Dreamer:) And to everyone else who has reviewed thus far, I love you guys! You're my motivation to write;) This one is for you:)

Key

"Normal speech"

'Yugi's thoughts'

/Yami's thoughts/

[Yugi's thoughts]

{Grandpa's thoughts}

"Deadly Deception- Chapter 7"- By Cherise Wheeler

Last time: "No, it's okay Grandpa, I think I'll go to school tomorrow. It will keep my mind busy." I say as my Grandfather and I exit the hospital, on our way home...

(Setting: Game shop, 2 months later)

Grandpa's POV

{I can't believe it's been two months already. Yugi is doing well though, which is wonderful. I know that they were both very close and it must have been very hard for Yugi to see that sight of Yami bleeding. I still cannot shake it from my mind...}

(Flashback: "OH MY GOD!! GRANDPA!!!! Get up here quick!!!" There, in the center of the room, was Yami sitting in a chair, covered in his own blood.)

{But, that's in the past now, and even though we still hope for the best, it seems unlikely that he will wake. Oh my, now why in the world did I just think that? I feel like I've betrayed my own grandson. That's just unacceptable} I continue to berate myself when all of a sudden a shrill ringing breaks me from my thoughts...Ahhh! It's the phone! I wonder who it could be?}

"Hello, Turtle Game shop, this is Solomon Moto speaking, how may I help you?" I said in my friendly tone.

"Hello Mr. Moto, this is the hospital speaking. We have news on your grandson, Yami Moto. We wanted to call and let you know that he woke up a short time ago and is now conscious. He has just finished eating and I'm sure he would love to see his family and friends." Said a nurse from the hospital.

"Oh my goodness! Is this true? Oh, I'm so happy! I'll tell my grandson as soon as he gets home from school! Thank you very much!" I said. {I cannot wait until Yugi gets home! He'll be so ecstatic!}

"You're welcome Mr. Moto. Have a nice day!" said the nurse as she hung up.

{Oh my, Yugi should be home anytime now! Hurry Yugi!}

Yugi's POV

[I still can't believe it's been two months since everything happened, but I'm proud of myself though. I've kept myself busy with my schoolwork, helping Grandpa around the shop, and hanging with my friends almost constantly. Lately, though, I've starting thinking about him again. I miss him and it hurts that it's been so long since I last saw him. I beginning to doubt that he'll ever wake up, but I shouldn't give up hope. If I do, I'd be turning my back on him as well. I can't let myself think such thoughts...] As I arrive in front of the Game shop, my home. I turn the knob and enter.

"Hi Grandpa! I'm home! And guess what? I don't have any homework tonight!" I said with excitement to my Grandpa who had just arrived in the room from the shop.

"That's wonderful Yugi! I'm so glad! But, I have something to tell you that should brighten your day even more. The hospital called earlier, Yugi, Yami, he's awake! He just woke up recently and I'm sure he'd love for us to visit him! So, how about you call up your friends and tell them to meet us there, ok?"

"Oh my goodness! Are you serious Grandpa? This is wonderful! This is the best news I've had all month! I'll go call everyone now!" I said while hugging my Grandpa with all my might. I then raced over to the phone and called every one of my friends. They all shared the same reaction as me!

"Come on Grandpa! I just called them all! Can we go now? I'm so excited!" I said. I couldn't believe how excited I was.

"Yes, yes, calm down Yugi. Let's get in the car right now!" said Grandpa as we climbed in the car and headed toward the hospital.

The whole way over we were both silent. It must have been from all of the excitement. [I can't believe that he is awake! Especially since I had doubted him ever waking earlier today, but everything is ok now...he's awake and we can talk...I hope...]

The car stops and it tells me that we're here. I unbuckle my seatbelt and sprint toward the hospital, totally forgetting about Grandpa. I'm just so excited. I don't even wait for the elevator, I just race right up the stairs, and soon, to my utmost delight, I'm right outside of Yami's door. I take a deep breath and open the door...

When I enter, Yami is facing the away from the door, obviously fascinated by something outside the window or something on the television. He looks better, it seems the color is returning to his skin...at least from what I can see. His wrists still appear to have the bandages on them, but they must be almost healed by now...too anxious to wait any longer, I clear my throat to announce my presence. Upon hearing the noise, he turns his head and gasps...

"Ummm, hi Yami. How are you feeling?" I say with a touch of nervousness in my voice. His reply though, is what stuns me.

"Hello Yugi. Why are you here may I ask? You made it perfectly clear what you thought of me, so why do you care about me now? Hmmm? Actually, you know what? I don't care. Why don't you stay away from me this time? Yes, that sounds good. Stay away from me! Do you understand? Do not speak to me ever again!" Yami says with a sneer. He sounded so vicious. [Yami has never shouted at me, never, oh my god, he does hate me...he'll never speak to me again! But, I try again anyway...]

"Please, Yami, listen to me. I need to talk to you! You need to know the truth! It wasn't me that said those things to you! It was a clone that Marik had made of me! I was locked away in his cave, forced to watch everything that was happening! He released me just before you hurt yourself. Please, you have to listen to me! That is the truth! I would never lie to you!" I say in desperation. [He has to know the truth...] But, he says nothing. He doesn't even turn around. [He really does hate me...] As I turn and walk from his room, with tears pooling from my amethyst eyes... Just as I exit the room, Grandpa is there and starring with shock at Yami. He had apparently heard everything...

}{ Well, there you have it folks! Chapter 7! And Yami is alive and kicking, but not exactly in a very nice mood toward Yugi, huh? To find out what happens, you'll just have to R&R (grin)