Joy: Okay, seems people had mixed feelings about the way I ended that last chapter. :o) So in order to make this whole thing with Joy's amnesia a bit easier to swallow, I wrote this little chapter and added some humor to it. Get ready and read!
The Name Game
You know, the irony of this situation is priceless.
Ryou sighed. Bakrua, aren't you even remotely concerned about Joy?
They had taken Joy to the hospital, where the doctor was currently examining her. For the sake of annoying questions, Bakura and Yami had gone back into their items and Sorcerer had retreated back into his soul room during the trip.
Yami, how are we going to help Joy? Yugi asked worriedly.
I am not sure, aibou. It is going to be difficult for her for a while.
A doctor entered the room. "Are the relatives of Joy Houyoku here?" he asked.
Katilli came forward. "I am her...sister. How is she?"
"Physically she's fine. However, she's suffering from amnesia."
"So she can't remember anything?" Ryou asked.
"I'm afraid not. It's hard to say when she'll get her memories back. Sometimes it takes months, sometimes less or more time. It just depends on the personn."
Let us just hope it doesn't take as long as it is for me.
Don't worry, Yami. It'll come back to you soon, Yugi tried to reassure his dark.
"Since she is doing well physically, you're free to take her home anytime you like. Just see that she takes it easy for the next few days."
"Yes," Katilli agreed. "Thank you.
"I'll go and get her. Please wait here." The doctor left and returned about ten minutes later with Joy in tow. She looked a bit timid, but graced the group with a small smile.
"Are you ready to go, Joy?" Katilli asked. Joy nodded and followed Katilli and the others of the hospital.
"Um...you're...you're my sister?" Joy asked in a small voice to Katilli.
"Well..." How do I explain this? "Joy," she began hesitantly, "it is a bit hard to explain our relationship."
"Let me try, Katilli," Ryou offered. He cleared his throat. "Joy, there are a lot of people who believe that there are two halves of every person. One lighter than the other. Well, Katilli is your other half. She is the darker part of your soul and is supposed to look after you and protect you."
"Good job, Ryou," Yugi said with a smile.
That was the weakest explanation I have ever heard, Bakura muttered.
Like you could've done better, Ryou countered.
Hmph.
"So...you and I are basically one person?" Joy asked.
"That is right," Katilli said, smiling.
When they returned to Joy's house, everyone did their best to explain everything, all the while hoping it will jog the girl's memory. "Okay," Joy said finally. "I think I got it!" She went over to Yugi. "This one with the cute little bang is Yugi, and the cocky-cool-looking Egyptian guy is Yami."
Cute little bang?
Cocky...Egyptian guy?
"Perfect description of him," Bakura said with a smirk.
"And the sexy guy that never smiles is Kaiba."
Sorcerer let out a laugh. Quiet, Sorcerer, Kaiba snapped.
But she described you so well, Kaiba.
"And," Joy continued, not noticing Seto's deep frown, and Yami's smirk, "the sweet quiet one is Ryou. And the one that looks like a white-haired vampire is Bakura." When Joy finished, she had a satisfyed smile on her face. I got them all right! she told herself happily.
Sweet? Ryou said through the link. She thinks I'm...sweet?
Vampire? "What the - "
"Wonderfully accurate, Joy," Yami interrupted, a deep smirk on his face.
Bakura gave him a death glare. "At least I am not so obviously arrogant that a girl with amnesia notices, you pompous windbag!"
"Oh, you are arrogant all right, but she just has not heard you speak. Not that I think she should or anything," Yami countered.
"Besides, Bakura," Yugi added, "Pharaohs are supposed to be overly cocky."
Yami rolled his eyes as Bakura smirked. "Yes," Bakura said, "for once you have a point that doesn't involve your hair." (AN: XD Only Bakura could say that and make it hilarious.)
Yugi, you are not helping.
Yugi smiled. Sorry, Yami.
Joy looked worried. "You mean, Yami's the pharaoh? All this time I thought it was Yugi who was the pharaoh."
Katilli gave her an understanding smile. "That's okay, Joy. He is not upset."
"Besides, I don't think being the pharaoh would be all that bad," Yugi admitted, looking thoughtful.
Bakura sneered. "It would be the shortest reign in history."
(AN: Ooo...that was a low blow XD Get it? Low blow? Heheh. Sorry, back to the story...)
Seto had to turn away so no one would notice him trying to hold back a laugh.
"Husband, that was a terrible joke! I am so disappointed in you." With that, Katilli disappeared completely.
Joy blinked and looked around. Where...where did she go?
I am right here, my light. Joy jumped at the voice that seemed to be coming from inside her head. Relax, Joy. We can communicate through a mental link we share. All the darks and lights can do it. Just think your words to me, and I will hear them.
Um...okay. So...where did you go?
My soul room. Did you want me to come out again? I only came in here to get away from those two arguing children.
Okay... Joy paused. It seemed so familiar, Yami and Bakura arguing. She closed her eyes and really concentrated, trying to remember where she had heard it before.
...Flashback...
"If you do not mind me saying so, of even if you do, my PHARAOH, it is a little late to be discussing whether or not you think I should marry your sister, seeing as how we have already taken the liberty to consumate our little marriage. And since when do YOU decide who should marry her? You may control the lives of those miserable peasants outside, but as far as we are concerned you do not control ours."
"You are a bigger fool than I took you for, tomb robber. Considering all the mayhem you created in this very palace, and the sacrilege you commited, I do not see where you can have much say in living another day, let alone the marriage you claim with my sister."
"Yami, that is quite enough!" a female voice rang as it's owner came into the room.
...End Flashback...
Joy's eyes opened and she blinked a few time. "Yami...are we...siblings?" Yami looked at her curiously.
"No, but Katilli and I are. Why do you ask?"
"Oh...I thought I remembered another time you and Bakura fought. It was in a big palace...with pyramids and..." She trailed off, looking down at her hands. "But I guess it wasn't a memory at all."
Katilli reappeared in physical form. "You must have had one of my memories come to you, Joy."
Joy nodded and sighed, taking a seat on the couch. "Then what about MY memories? If I keep getting Katilli's memories, how will I recover my own?"
"Don't worry, Joy," Seto vowed. "Something will trigger a memory. And I will do everything I can to help."
Katilli nodded in agreement. "We will be by your side no matter what, Joy. I promise."
Joy: Okay, there you go! Got a bit of Katilli's memories in there and a nice quip or two from Bakura. XD So next chapter is called: 'I know how you feel' And it has Yami trying to be comforting and Joy just might get back a memory or two. Not giving you anything else. Just gotta review and wait. Till then, ja ne!
