Take Me Away to Paradise.

A/N: Hooray! It's the fifth chapter! Another case of OOC-ness, in the character of Yami Bakura (who I'll just call Bakura, 'k). I just can't stand seeing him so mean! I like Bakura! ;;

Ooh! Also, I have a request! I would absolutely LOVE to see some fanart of this story, other than what I've done, so if anyone feels like doing any…as a big favor? I'll love you forever!

Disclaimer: Grr. I don't own anything.

Reviewer Responses: Yay! So many lovely people have reviewed!

KatrinaKaiba: I'm so sorry! I had to do that! Please forgive me!

merissala: I'm sorry! Here's the next chapter! The title refers to the Green Day song I used in the first chapter, which I also don't own (looks nervously at lawyers gathered around her). It's also referring to Jou wishing that someone would save him. Cheesy, I know.

Jibby: Sorry about the cliffhanger! Oh, thanks! You're so nice! You think it could? Hooray! Yeah, I don't think 4Kids would like it. ; ; Thank you so much for your beautifully inspirational review!

astalder27: I'm so sorry for the cliffie! Aw, thanks so much! You're really sweet! I hope you like this chapter!

Rose Goddess of the Dead: Wow! What a brilliant name! (hides behind couch) I'm sorry! Please don't hurt me! Just read the chapter!

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Aw, I'm so glad you like it! Grr, no I haven't seen the Japanese version of that episode! Do you know where I can find it! I LOVE THAT EPISODE! 61 seconds! Noooo! Jounouchi!

Okay guys, here's chapter five!

Oh, by the way…

Blah - is Yami to Yugi through the mind link.

Blah - is Yugi to Yami, 'k?

Chapter 5.

Ryou Bakura and his yami, erm……Bakura, walked to the Kame Game Shop, hand in hand. The white haired teen had decided to visit Yugi and Yami, and had 'persuaded' Bakura to accompany him, though he had complained all the way. Ryou smirked as his yami started yet again.

"Ryou, I just don't get why we have to go see Yugi and Yami! You saw them earlier, at school! Besides, I thought we could do…" he nuzzled his hikari's neck. "…other things."

Ryou pushed Bakura so that he stumbled. "Stop it, Bakura. Be good!"

Bakura grumbled good naturedly, and kissed his boyfriend. They had reached the Kame Game Shop, when they noticed an ambulance parked outside. Ryou gasped, and began to run, Bakura following soon after. The door was wide open, so they ran inside. Desperate sobbing could be heard coming from the living room, so they threw open the door, and burst inside.

Ryou and Bakura stared in shock as they beheld the scene before them. Yugi was cradled in Yami's arms, there were two paramedics attempting to resuscitate an unconscious and bloody Jou, and strangest of all, a distraught Seto Kaiba being held back by Yugi's grandfather. Sugoroku looked like he was going to be thrown back any second. Bakura ran over, and seized Kaiba from the old man, gripping him tightly.

"What happened!" he growled. "And I swear, by Ra, if you had anything to do with this, I'll…"

"Stop, Bakura!" cried Ryou. Bakura reluctantly released his hold on Kaiba, who glared at him. The spirit looked worriedly at the blonde on the couch. He tolerated all of Ryou's friends, but he actually liked Jou. The boy was so brave, and he had helped Ryou on many occasions.

He went to his boyfriend, who then asked softly what had happened. Yami uttered two words.

"His father."

The two paramedics then shouted to everyone. "He's breathing!"

Everyone turned to the couch. Jou was indeed breathing again, but it was still extremely labored. The paramedics lifted him carefully onto a stretcher, and took him to the ambulance waiting outside. They loaded him inside gently, and then turned to the concerned group assembled around the vehicle.

"Would one of you like to go with him? I think he definitely needs a friend right now." One asked soothingly. Yami looked at the sobbing boy in his arms, realizing that Yugi was in no condition to go. He handed Yugi to his grandfather, and stepped forward. "I will go with him."

Seto was about to object, when he realized that the last thing Jou needed was for all of them to get into a fight. He nodded to Yami, who was watching for his reaction.

The spirit got into the ambulance, and crouched beside Jounouchi. The female paramedic turned to him as they began to drive off.

"Talk to him. He might be able to hear you, you know."

Yami nodded. He spoke quietly to Jou as the paramedic worked on him.

"Jounouchi…I don't know if you can hear me…but we're all very worried about you. Even Seto Kaiba! He's the one who brought you to us when…you know…" He struggled to talk around the suddenly painful lump in his throat. A wave of guilt flowed through him, stabbing him in the heart.

"Oh, Jou……I'm so sorry…I should have known something was wrong…I should have saved you…"

He bowed his head, resting it on his arms, and sniffed.

"Please get better, Jounouchi…"

A weak voice answered his pleas.

"What'cha talkin' about, Yami? I'll be fine…" Yami lifted his head to see Jou blinking at him.

"JOU!"

The injured blonde boy winced. "Ow, not so loud!"

Yami chuckled, tears still coursing down his face. "Sorry, Jou. How do you feel?"

"Like a bus hit me."

The female paramedic, seemingly astonished that he was awake, asked him some questions. Jou responded, rasping slightly. Yami didn't notice what they were saying, as he was sending a telepathic message to Yugi.

Aibou?

He felt Yugi's surprise and fear through their mind link.

Yami! What's wrong! Is it Jounouchi!

Yami made sure he sent reassurance through his next words. Its okay, aibou, he's okay! He's talking to the paramedic right now!

He felt Yugi's immense relief, and smiled softly. Jou looked over, and smiled weakly back at him. Yami reached over, and gently took his hand, wishing that he could transfer some of the comfort that Yugi felt to the injured blonde.

(Page break! I have to put it in words, 'cos they keep running off somewhere!)

Yugi sighed in immense relief as Yami told him of Jou's condition. He turned to the group of worried people gathered behind him.

"He's awake! He's gonna be okay!"

Everyone looked relieved.

"Thank God," muttered Ryou.

Seto looked at Yugi. "We should go to him, make sure he has people who care about him at his side."

"Like you, Kaiba?"

Everyone turned to Bakura, noting that his eyes were narrowed in fury.

"Since when have you cared about Jounouchi, Seto Kaiba?"

Seto narrowed his own eyes. "I could ask the same of you, Bakura."

"Any friend of Ryou's is a friend of mine."

Seto laughed harshly. "Pull the other one, Thief King."

Bakura winced at the use of his old nickname. "Those days are behind me."

"Of course they are." Seto replied sarcastically.

Bakura snarled, and stepped closer to the brunette.

"You'll regret that, you…"

"STOP IT!"

The two arguing men looked at Yugi, whose face was flushed with anger.

"Jounouchi doesn't need this! I don't need it! Now, both of you, shut up, and don't take your concern out on each other!"

The normally soft spoken Yugi panted, then regained his composure, chasing away the rage he felt.

"I'm sorry, it's just…"

He was interrupted by Seto.

"No, it's okay. I'm sorry, Bakura. I'm just scared, I suppose."

Everyone was surprised by this revelation. The great Seto Kaiba, scared? Worried about the very person that he loved to torment, and seemed to loathe?

Bakura nodded curtly, and turned to his hikari. "We should go to the hospital."

Ryou nodded his agreement. Yugi's grandfather offered to take them to the hospital, but Yugi declined.

"You need to stay here, Grandpa! Please, could you call Anzu and Honda for me?"

Sugoroku nodded gently. "Of course, Yugi. I'll tell them."

He watched as Seto used Yugi's cell phone to call for his limo, and went inside to inform Honda and Anzu.

Okay! That's the end of this chapter! Oh, by the way, the relationship between Yami and Jou in this chapter is strictly brotherly, 'k? Please review!