Crystal Heart
I'm Alive: Reprise

In the distance
Hear the laughter
Of the last unicorn!
I'M ALIVE!
I'm alive…
When the last moon is cast
Over the last star of morning;
And the future has past
Without even a last desperate warning,
Then look into the sky where through
The clouds a path is torn.
Look and see her!
How she sparkles!
IT'S THE LAST UNICORN!
I'M ALIVE!
I'm alive…>

Yugi stared into the darkness of the night. On his bed, Yami slept peacefully. Suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his chest. It was time. Wincing he went to the bed and woke his dark soul. "Yami."

Instantly the dark one woke. "What do you need?" He said, looking concerned at his light.

"I need to tell you something."

"Alright."

"But first I want you to promise me that you'll keep me alive."

Yami frowned and gripped his hikari firmly. "Yugi, what are you talking about?" He asked, worry coloring his voice.

"I-I…" Yugi couldn't finish the sentence. Before the startled spirit's eyes the small hikari's chest burst open. "Argh. P-Promise…"

"Yugi let me call a doctor!" Yami cried, tears of fear slipping down his cheeks.

"Promise!" Yugi demanded.

"I promise." Yugi's fisted hand left his weeping chest. Crying he shoved something at Yami.

"I don't understand…"

Yugi smiled sadly at him. "Once in our life we love. The love solidifies in us. Then we give our most precious treasure to the person that let us create it." Yugi explained in a harsh whisper. "My Crystal Heart."

"Yugi?"

"Aishiteru…" Yugi's lifeless form fell into his darker half's lap.

For several minutes, Yami held the dead boy's body. Then, sobbing openly he reached for the puzzle. Bitting his lip he took apart the top. Then he slipped the tiny violet crystal inside. It fit perfectly, and wouldn't even rattle to give away it's position. Then he put the top pieces back together. "I promise Koibito."

The next day Anzu, Jou, and Honda met at the gate of their school. "Where's Yug?" Jou asked.

"I'm right here." Yami answered. Approaching his aibou's friends.

"Aren't you the other Yugi?" Anzu asked excited.

Yami smiled sadly and looked down at the puzzle and it's hidden treasure. "I'm the only Yugi."

"But what about our friend?" Honda asked confused.

"He's alive." Yami answered gently. 'In my Crystal Heart.' he added silently to himself.

A/N: Well, there it is. Not only the shortest story I've ever written, but also the first one I've ever finished in one day. Maybe I'll do it again sometime. Hope you liked it.