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Dark Connection -

Chapter Three

"How the times have changed."


You have to admit how amazing time is, how it can make such a large world spin. And maybe more.

Who's to say that we, humans from the realm, whichever we exist in, are the only living that time affects? Another world so to speak.

But some things just aren't real.

Imagination is what fuels the minds of hungry children, longing for the world to be offered to them on a silver platter, only because they do not understand. Things just are not that easy.

Just as one boy had once believed, that everything was perfect, and once something was taken, it would be replaced by something greater.

That wasn't always how it worked, and all it took to show this boy the harsh reality that he didn't appear to exist in, was another.

That other had broken him. But those who knew him, or worshipped him from afar would never be able to tell the difference.

Those who saw him, Yuugi Mouto, expected that he had grown to be exactly as they had thought.

A gentleman, and he was no more than 16. Of course his somewhat feminine features made him appear to look a few years younger than that.

Not only this, but he had friends. Of course many had friends, but the amazing part was that they had him, an angel in their presence. Or so they thought.

Yuugi was admired by most, hated by few, very few. The bullies seemed to hate him enough, because he was Bi-Sexual. But how wrong was this? He could bring happiness to both sexes this way, right? He was quite popular amoung them, having dated quite a few of his classmates.

Amoung them being,

The extremely kind, Anzu Mazaki.

The ever pretty, Ryou Bakura.

The crazy, yet hott, Malik Ishtar.

The smart-alleck, Katsuya Jounouchi.

And his almost-present mate, Bakura Yami.

Though his liking for Bakura had gotten him no where, and their breakup had just come, the night before to be exact.

Yuugi sighed, it was just like all the others. They both would talk and decide they made better friends then lovers, it never failed. Something deep inside of Yuugi would stir everytime he would try to get close to someone. He felt fake, like he was being covered always by a mask, one that could only be removed by a special someone. But who was this? Yuugi had a clue, or at least he thought. He had become so mixed up in his life, he hated hurting people, he wanted them to be happy. But couldn't he also be happy? But how could they both?

Yuugi knew, he would only date them as an excuse to forget.

Him.

That thought, that memory of a shadow that loomed about his mind, causing him pain and distress.

Dark..

Yami...

Why did the word strike a familiar cord in Yuugi's mind?

It was a name, the name of that boy from six years ago. The one who stole his sanity.

Yuugi cried out to the darkness that was his mind, hoping somewhere, someone was listening to his thoughts, that someone could help him get through this.

But there was never anyone, except maybe Grandpa. His Grandfather was the only person he had ever told about Yami, and it was only because he had found their 'Connection', the bracelet, and asked where Yuugi had gotten it.

Of course, his Grandpa believed every word he uttered, but as to why, Yuugi was un-sure. He was only ten, he could have been lieing... Then again, why would he? Why would Yuugi have to lie, what was there to gain? He never lied, never broke promises, if it involved hurting someone, he tried his best to stay out of it.

All because he didn't want them to feel, the way he has too.

Empty...

"Yug' stop moppin'!!" A familiar voice joked, giving Yuugi a playful slap across the shoulder.

"Jou!" Yuugi smiled with mock happiness, standing up from his spot on the Park bench. Thank goodness for summer vacations, time away from everything was what the boy wanted.

The Park, obvious to him now, was probably not the best spot to go looking for it.

"Was' up, bud? How's it wit' you and Bakura?"

Yuugi's eyes shinned in confusion, but he quickly came to the conclusion that Jou, somehow, hadn't come to know about the couple's split.

Though he wasn't sure how.

Bakura had run straight to Ryou, and all of this was news to the girls of Domino.

"We broke up Jounouchi-kun..." His voice showing no hint of sadness, and that was because, of course, that he wasn't the least bit sad. He was very happy for Bakura and Ryou! He just wished he could feel as they do...

"Ah, sorry Yug' I didn' know. But 'ey! Guess what!?" Jou's voice was shaky, this was obviously something that meant a lot to him...

Which meant...

"Let me guess, You and Malik are together?"

"Yea! Well, erm' kinda, he told me he liked me..." Jou blushed, making Yuugi laugh.

His day was starting to brighten already...


Yuugi sighed, locking the door behind him as he walked into the dark Game Shop that was his home. His Grandfather had recently left to stay with an old friend in Egypt, which meant he would be, completely, alone for the next several weeks. Though he hadn't mentioned anything to his grandfather, he wasn't completely happy with the idea of beingthe only one in the house.

And the thought of having to sleep, knowing he was alone and there was no one there to save him if anything were to go wrong, wasn't exactly comforting to Yuugi. But he knew how much this trip meant to his Grandfather and he wasn't going to ruin it. That would be very un-Yuugi like.

He thought of asking Jou to stay with him, but that wouldn't be fair to him. Jou probably just wanted to spend time with Malik, Yuugi was happy for them, he knew that eventaully those two would get together. Their little crushes on each other had been so obvious for the past year. But even so...

Malik and Jou?

Yuugi shook his head. No, no, of course they work together! He mentally slapped himself, maybe he was just jealous? But he didn't feel jealous... But...

Not that he didn't have a reason to be. He felt like he was just some random boy who dated everyone, whether he liked them or not. And he did NOT like any of them, that way. But, he had no idea how this whole 'liking' people thing worked, he thought you just dated for fun, it was a friendly thing...But then Bakura showed him, he showed him what it meant to be a real couple, and that was when they broke up...

"Yuugi, love, you look so...Bored. Wanna go do something else?" Bakura whispered into the smaller boy's ear seductivly. Yuugi, who had never been subjected to such, tempting ideas, passed this off as an invite to his house to play video games or something.

"I'm fine Bakura, really...I've just never really enjoyed horror movies." He laughed quietly, hoping not to disturb anyone else in the theater. Not that there was any other people, besides the few kids that snuck in, who made sure they had front row seats.

Bakura wrapped his arm around Yuugi, pulling him closer, his face inching closer to Yuugi's. "Aw come on, Yug', can't you think of one fun thing to do? In this dark, dark, movie theater, practically alone?" He gave a cute wink, "Stop teasing me! It's a real turn on!"

Yuugi's eyes widened, 'Oh god, Bakura wants me to....Kiss him?!' he felt himself swallow, and put on a fake smile. Anything to make others happy.... He reached over and gave Bakura a small peck on the lips before turning back to the movie, tears burning his eyes. That was nothing, a small kiss that meant nothing. That wasn't how it was supposed to feel...

The boy sighed as he walked into his room, he needed to get his mind off these things! He jumped, falling onto his back. His room hadn't changed at all since he was smaller, he always liked the 'younger look', the only difference was that he didn't sleep with stuffed animals anymore, they were all in the closet.

The closet...

Yuugi lifted himself off his bed slowly, looking toward the door.

The door that had caused all of his problems, and seemingly solved them all. Or could, if he could figure out all of it's mysteries.

Yuugi lowered his gaze to the floor, he needed to get on with his life! He needed to stop acting so..

Broken...


Alright, it's done, happy birthday!!!!! Look out for my new stories,

First -

'Opposition'

It's about the most popular boy in school, Who hates being popular, And HATES anyone who seeks popularity. The new boy, Yuugi, has already made a lot of friends and is being nice to practically everyone. Yami thinks it's all an act to get people to like him and tries to get everyone else to see this but eventually falls in love with him. But then he has a new problem, he thinks Yuugi hates him!

Second -

'Evil Teachings'

Yuugi is the Prince of a small country, and heir to the throne. Yet, he's not into beatings, or taking advantage of servants. But the Pharaoh's son, Prince Atemu is, and he's been brought to their Kingsom to teach Yuugi how to act just like him. But past differences are getting in the way, and Yuugi isn't about to listen to a word he says. But when his half-sister Mai shows the real reason she suggested that Atemu be brought here, Yuugi begins to feel a little jealous...

So, I'll talk to you guys in a week or so.

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- - Kairi