"Well, there is your answer. I suggest you get Anzu or Honda to help you." Seto gently put the receiver back on the cradle. Then he unplugged the phone. He knew Jou would be pissed but he would deal with the blonde later. In the meantime he needed to put as much distance from Jou, Mokuba, himself, and Yugi. He got his cell phone out of his pocket and called his pilot.

"Good morning, Mr. Kaiba."

In his usual clipped tones Kaiba said, "Have the jet on standby to fly to America."

"Yes, sir," the pilot answered.

Kaiba rubbed his temples wearily. "That should be enough space between them and Yugi.

Yugi hung up the phone and sobbed softly. He needed Jou's help but he didn't dare call Kaiba's house again. Slowly he walked into the kitchen and made himself a cup of tea. He sipped the hot liquid not noticing it burn as it went down.

Kaiba pressed the intercom and told the maid to bring up breakfast for Jou and Mokuba. In short time there came a soft knock on the door. Kaiba stood up to answer it when in bounced Mokuba followed by the maid. Swiftly, she set up breakfast on the table by the bay window and retreated.

Mokuba watched her, and then with a mischievous smile he jumped on top of Jou. Jou awoke with start. He grumbled nastily, "what is your problem?" Looking into the eyes of the person who jumped on him he noticed it wasn't the elder Kaiba brother but the younger.

Mokuba smiled. "Breakfast sleepy head."

Jou grabbed the little crumb snatcher by his neck and carried him to the table. Placing him in the seat Kaiba had just occupied, Jou took the other seat. "Well, since it is probable that you have already eaten, what are you going to do now?" Jou waited for Seto to make fun of his verbal usage.

But Seto wasn't in the mood to tease the blond. "Both of you eat quickly. We have a plane to catch."

Mokuba and Jou looked at each other over there orange juice glasses. "What? Where are we going, big brother?"

Seto walked over to his little brother and brushed his hands through his hair. The kid could use a haircut. "I am taking you two on an amusement park vacation."

"In the middle of the school term, Seto? " Jou asked suspiciously.

"You have a problem with that, puppy?" Seto asked.

"Just because you don't need to go to school, Mokuba and I do. We have midterms coming up. And for once I studied my butt off. I think I will do really well."

"Jou, I am proud of you for making the effort but we are still going and that is that."

"Seto," Jou had prepared to argue the issue further but Kaiba had narrowed his cold blue eyes. Jou knew from experience that was the look Seto gave to end a conversation. Whether Jou liked it or not Rich boy was going to have his way.

Mokuba stuffed two waffles into his mouth and raced out of the room to pack. Jou looked after the racing Mokuba and wondered why Seto didn't chastise him to eat slower. Or chatstize him not to run in the house as the younger Kiaba brother was forever dioing. And the elder Kaiba brother was forever correcting Mokuba's behavior.

Jou watched as Seto got his suitcase down from the bedroom closet. He haphazardly began throwing stuff into the suitcase. Jou watched him and knew something wasn't right.

Jou walked up behind Kaiba. He stood behind him with his arms folded across his chest and glared at Seto's back. "Okay the kid is gone. What is really going on?"

"I told you we are going on a vacation."

"Where to?" Jou asked.

"America. It is that place in Florida that Mokuba is always bothering me to take him to. "

"Why now? What kind of bullshit are you trying to pull, Seto?"

"None."

"What, while we are there you slip off for some Kaiba Corp. business?"

Seto smiled inwardly. This was good. His puppy was on the wrong track of why he wanted to get them away. He turned slowly with a practiced guilty smile on his face. . "Okay, you figured it out."

"Vacation.." Jou frowned, "Of course the great Seto Kaiba isn't doing something nice for Mokuba just for the sake of it. No he has another hidden agenda. "

Kaiba smiled. "Keep reading the dictionary, puppy, and you will ace the English part of your college entrance exams."

"Fuck you, Kaiba." Jou growled.

"Believe it or not, puppy, that word has made it into the dictionary."

Jou walked away from Kaiba staring daggers at him. He walked over to the phone and picked it up.

Nervously Seto asked, "What are you doing?"

"I am going to call Yugi to see if he is okay, hmm, that is strange. The phone has no dial tone." Jou looked down at the wire and noticed it was unplugged from the phone. He picked it up and said, "It must have fallen out." He plugged it back in and then dialed Yugi's number.

As Jou's fingers hovered over the keypad to dial Yugi's number, Seto's long legs glided across the room to his boyfriend. In seconds he was at Jou's side. With one hand he took the handset from Jou. With the other he pulled Jou to him. With his mouth he crushed his lips onto Jou's.

Jou's honey colored eyes locked onto Seto's cerulean colored ones in mild shock. As he felt Seto's lips warming his, Jou closed his eyes and surrendered. He was vaguely aware of dropping the headset as he wrapped his arms around Seto's neck. Seto pulled Jou closer, his hand snaking a path down to Jou's butt. He gripped it tightly. Jou's eyes popped open and glazed over with passion. Jou slipped further down that slope of excitement as he felt Seto's tongue thrust into his mouth. This wasn't enough for Jou he wanted more. He pushed his own tongue into Seto's mouth. They tongue wrestled until they were forced to stop for air. Our favorite lovers broke apart and gasped greedily for oxygen.

Seto pulled Jou back into his arms in a tight embrace. With one hand he reached down and stroked Jou's soft blond hair. "Katsuya," he began.

Jou's heart skipped a beat and he smiled. He loved it when Seto called him that. It made him feel special, as it was; Seto was the only one who called him that.

"Katsuya, I know this amusement park vacation was abrupt. I know you did study for your exams and I am truly proud of you. I also know that I did have an agenda regarding our trip to America. However, I am trying to make an attempt to spend more time with you and Mokuba. You often complain I spend to much time at Kaiba Corp. Please let me try to be a better boyfriend and big brother. Allow me to do this."

With his cheeks still flushed from their make out session, Jou grinned. "I will and thank you."

"Then will you also try?" Seto asked.

Jou arched an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Will you go and pack? Will you help me give Mokuba the best amusement park vacation possible?"

Jou nodded slowly. He went to the closet and retrieved his suitcase. Over at the dresser he started throwing his clothes into the bag, stopping only to ask Seto, "How much should I pack? How long will we be gone?"

Seto thought for a moment. 'How long could he keep the puppy away from Yugi and his crazy situation? How long before the puppy got suspicious?'

He said, "Pack enough for two weeks."

Jou opened his eyes wide and smiled. He mused, "A nice long vacation. We deserve it. Mokuba will love it and so will I. You know what else, Seto?" Kaiba shook his head. "Yugi could use a change of scenery too. Can he come along?"

'What the fuck?' Kaiba thought. Here he was trying to get them away from Yugi and the puppy wanted to bring the twerp along. Kaiba inhaled slowly, "Sorry, puppy, this trip is for family only."

Jou frowned. "Well, okay," he responded dejectedly. He thought of Yugi as family. However, he understood sSeto's need to just have him and Mokuba going on the trip alone.

His sad brown eyes nearly went through Kaiba but he stood firm on his decision. "Tell you what; Yugi can come the next time."

Jou went back to the phone and was going to pick it up when Kaiba spoke. "What are you doing?" he tried not to sound alarmed and succeeded.

"Calling Yug to tell him where we are going, "Jou answered matter-of-factly.

"We don't have time for that, puppy. The jet leaves almost immediately."

"There isn't time to make a phone call," he asked.

"No, I am afraid not."

And as if the Gods were on his side his cell phone rang. "Kaiba," he answered gruffly.

"Sir, the jet is all gassed up and raring to go."

Kaiba smiled inwardly, for once those nitwits did something right. He looked over at Jou as he responded to his pilot, "We will be right down."

He grabbed Jou's hand and dragged him down the stairs. "Well, told you no time to call Yugi. I guess you can do it from the jet."

"What about our suitcases, "Jou asked.

Kaiba turned back to the master bedroom. "I will send someone for them. Mokuba," he shouted, "time to go!"

"Coming, big brother!" the younger Kaiba brother shouted back.

Once they were all seated in the limo the driver sped off for Kaiba's private airstrip. Later, upon arrival, they boarded the jet and took their seats. Kaiba would have preferred to fly the jet himself but he had other matters to attend to. He looked over at Jou. For once Kaiba felt bad at having tricked his lover. Jou was looking out of the window with his chin resting in his palm. He was lost in thought and Kaiba wished he could read his mind. He looked over at Mokuba the kid was bouncing up and down in his seat.

"Mokuba, fasten your seatbelt."

"Yes, big brother, Jou isn't this exciting?"

"Yes, "Jou replied. He then went back to staring out the window. He went back to mentally punishing himself. He knew something wasn't right. He felt it in his marrow. He had allowed Seto to lead them out of the country. He didn't believe that bullshit at all about family vacation. Seto drove himself at Kaiba Corp. like a dog. The word workaholic aptly described the spoiled CEO. Why would he suddenly feel the need to go on a vacation? What was he running from? Problems at work? Jou hadn't a clue. He just knew something was wrong. He mentally kicked himself. Once again he allowed Seto to run a scam on him. He sighed. Why did he let Seto to do these things? Jou knew it was wrong. He knew Yug needed him. Right now was not the time to leave Domino City. He glanced over at Seto. The tall CEO was typing away on his laptop. 'It figures,' Jou thought.

Seto could feel Jou's eyes on him. He didn't dare look up. Instead he glanced over at Mokuba. The kid was still bouncing in his chair and singing. Singing as though he were six and not twelve. Seto was glad Mokuba was going to have fun.

He knew for a fact that Jou wouldn't. He also knew that the blond wasn't as stupid as he lead people to believe. Given time he would figure out Seto played him for a sucker.

Seto smiled. Secretly, he was glad the blond wasn't so ignorant. It made their relationship work beyond just sex. Jou surprised Seto, not only did he know some of the aspects of running Kaiba Corp. but he brought things to the table people who had masters in business didn't know. Seto sat back and rubbed his temples, and then he laced his long fingers together. This was going to be an interesting trip.

(Break)

Back in Domino City, Yugi sat watching his Grandpa sleep. After calling Kaiba and getting turned down for help, Yugi did the only thing he could do. He went back into his Grandpa's room and watched him sleep. He stood up only once to spy on the policman sitting outside his Grandpa's room. Closing the door softly, he stood over his Grandpa's bed and continue to watch the old man sleep. The doctor had given the old man a sedative as a result of the shock of seeing his stomach in such a state.

Yugi wished someone had given him a sedative. He was exhausted. Taking a few steps back he slumped into the nearest chair. He wasn't sure when he began drifting towards sleep but he jarred himself awake. The last thing he wanted to do was sleep. Getting up he stretched and listened as his muscles popped. He walked to the door and peered out. The policeman looked over at him.

"Do you need anything, Mr. Moto?"

Yugi smiled shyly and shook his head up and down. "I am going out for a bit. I will be back later. Please have someone call me at home when my Grandpa wakes up. "

The policeman nodded and Yugi bowed and left. As he emerged from the hospital he almost bumped into Anzu and Honda.

"What is up, man?" Honda asked. "You look like hell. Haven't you been getting any sleep?"

Before Yugi could respond he slumped down. Honda barely caught him in time.

Anzu's placed her hand against her mouth in shock. As Honda held Yugi, Anzu examined him. She didn't like what she saw in the smaller teen. His eyes had dark purple circles. His spiky hair was hanging limp and his already too thin frame seem to be even smaller. She touched his forehead gently. A light sheen of sweat peppered his brow.

"He should be home sleeping. He doesn't look very well. "She turned to Honda, "He needs to go home right away. Can you take him on your bike?"

"How will you get home?"

"Don't worry about me. Just get him home please. I need to call Jou and tell him what is wrong."

"I am surprised he isn't here already, "Honda said.

"Kaiba probably has him holed up somewhere."

Honda sucked his teeth. "Of all the guys on the planet, why did he every hook up with that asshole?"

Anzu shrugged. "We can't worry over that now. We have to look after Yugi."

Honda nodded and placed Yugi over his shoulder. The smaller teen felt light as a feather. Honda didn't like it. Honda placed Yugi on the bike then he climbed on behind him. He put a helmet on his head and said to Anzu, "I will call you from his house."

Anzu nodded. Honda revved up the bike and sped off. Anzu walked to the bus stop and waited. She slumped down on the bench and began to cry.

Across the street leaning against the lamppost stood a lean teen with red eyes, his spiky hair was standing straight at attention. His blue jacket billowing in the light summer wind. His chain holding his millennium puzzle was gleaming in the sun. His skin a shade paler than Yugi's but was becoming increasingly rosier. Ever time Yugi drifted off to slumber land this teen became more real. He smiled gently. Currently, Yugi was in sleepy land. That left him a window of opportunity. A chance to do damage to another of Yugi's loved ones. He would have preferred that meddlesome blond but that silly CEO spirited him away. The evil spirit frowned for a moment.

He wondered about the CEO. Kaiba was a reincarnation too. As a matter of fact, Kaiba was the reincarnation of the ancient high priest Seth. The second most powerful man in all of Egypt. Not that the spirit had been particularly afraid of Seth, just cautious of him. When the spirit had awoken as a result of Yugi putting the puzzle together it never occurred to him that the action might cause Seth to also arise. The evil spirit waved his hand dismissingly he was being silly. If Seth had arisen as well he would have made himself known. If there was one characteristic that both Seth and Seto shared was that they were both arrogant. No way would Seth not have let his presence be known by now.

The spirit smiled he was wasting time. Grandpa was in the hospital, Jou was away with Kaiba, and Honda had taken Yugi home. That left that little filly sitting all alone on a bus stop bench. Waiting for a bus she thought... he smiled…waiting for him instead. He placed a hand inside of his pocket and began whistling. This was going to be fun. As he crossed the street a car zoomed by him, he jumped back onto curb. The car pulled up to the bus stop and Anzu looked up and smiled.

"Hey, pretty lady, need a lift?" asked Otogi

Anzu smile glumly. "Thank you."

Otogi got out of the car and opened the door for her. She sat in the passengers' seat and pulled the seat belt across her chest. Otogi then jumped back in the driver's seat and sped off. As the car left the evil spirit leapt a few feet in the air and hissed. "Shit, that was not supposed to happen!" he shouted.

A little old lady looked at him startled. The evil spirit looked over at her and bared his teeth. She backed away and hobbled as fast as she could down the street. The evil spirit foamed at the mouth. This wasn't working as it should. He gathered himself and flew down the street off to Yugi's house.

(Break)

As the jet went through some mild turbulence, Mokuba began to feel queasy. He excused himself and headed off to the bathroom. Jou saw that as his chance. He sidled next to Kaiba. The CEO pretended not to notice.

Jou decided not to beat around the bush and he came right out with it, "Why the fuck are we running? What are we running from?" Kaiba's typing sped up faster. Jou reached over and placed his index finger over the escape button. "Answer me or it is buh bye all important work."

Seto stopped typing and looked sideways at his lover. "I don't know what you mean," he grunted.

"Yes, you do. You and I both know you know damn well what I mean. Is it your turn to play the stupid blond role?"

Seto frowned, he detested being called stupid. He detested even more so by someone who was obviously inferior to himself. "I am not playing stupid. I told you we needed a family vacation."

Jou raised his hand. "Spare me the bullshit, Kaiba. What is going on? Either tell me now or when the plane lands I leave for the next thing smoking back to Japan."

"You would do that to Mokuba. You saw how happy he was."

"I would do it. Moreover, I will tell Mokuba that I am leaving curtsey of big brother."

Seto smiled inside his jeans a bulge was growing. It made him extremely hot when his puppy stood up to him. That was another thing he liked so much about his puppy. Mostly everyone Seto came into contact with feared him save for Mokuba and Jou. Seto sat back in his chair and licked his lower lip. He looked at his puppy with his face scrunched up in determination. If Mokuba hadn't been on the jet he would take his puppy. Seto chewed his lower lip and smiled.

"Fine, " he finally said. "You would hang me out to dry. All I asked is for you to trust me that I know what I am doing. Trust me to take care of our family."

"Trust you. Trust you, the same way you trusted me by deceiving me?" Jou asked.

"Puppy, keep reading that dictionary. Big words suit you to a tee."

"Don't fuck with me, Seto. Stop changing the subject and tell me what is going on?"

"Alright, currently someone is buying up shares in Kaiba Corp. He already owns forty – nine percent of Kaiba Corp. At the rate he is buying shares soon enough he will own more than half of my company. Still I feel he won't stop there. I think he wants to outright own my company. I can't allow that. So I am going to have a meeting with this man to fix things." Kaiba smiled inwardly. He lied so effortlessly and so convincingly he knew Jou bought it. After all beyond Mokuba and Jou the only other passion Kaiba had was his company.

"Now, Seto, why couldn't you just have told me that, money isn't everything you know. Friendship is a much more valuable commodity. Still this isn't about the company. It is about you winning, Mr. Control Freak. "

Seto frowned. It constantly amazed him how well his puppy knew him. It was quite true he needed to control ever situation around him. And if he had to admit it to himself that was another reason he took Jou and Mokuba and ran. Yugi's crazy situation, Kaiba couldn't fix or control it.

He placed his hands behind the back of his head and said, "Don't spoil Mokuba's trip." The way he said it it came out more as a command than a request.

"Okay, Rich boy, don't tell me anymore lies." Jou matched Kaiba's voice and made it sound more like a command than a request.

Jou stood up to leave when Kaiba grabbed his sleeve. Jou looked down at the cerulean eyed CEO. "Something else oh Lord and Master?" he asked sarcastically.

Kaiba's lust was becoming increasingly painful in his jeans. "One last thing, I will need you to basically be in charge of Mokuba while I attend several meetings."

"Try asking me, Seto, instead of ordering me and maybe your request will get granted."

"Fine, pup."

Jou held up his hand. "I have a name try using it."

'Damn;' Seto thought. Why can't he be alone with Jou right now? He would show this disrespectful little puppy who was Lord and Master. Seto breathed lightly and smiled sweetly. "Please take care of Mokuba for me while I attend several meetings."

"Now was that so hard, Moneybags?"

'Oh, wait little puppy. You will learn.' Kaiba thought. "No, it wasn't that hard."

Jou went back to the bathroom and knocked lightly on the door. "Mokuba, you all right in there?"

"Yes, Jou" he called through the door.

Kaiba chuckled softly. This was going to turn out better than he planned. He would have Jou so occupied with Mokuba he wouldn't have time to focus on Yugi. A pang of regret touched his heart after lying yet again to Jou but it had to be done. Yugi was in some sort of dangerous situation and Kaiba had no intention of letting him suck Jou into it.

(Break)

Honda dug through Yugi's pocket and took out his house key. With one hand he opened the door with the other the other he carried Yugi like a sack of potatoes over his shoulder. With his foot he kicked the door open. The stench of urine assaulted his nose. Which he felt bizarre as he knew Grandpa was a stickler for cleanliness. He carried Yugi into the living room and laid him onto the couch. Then he went around the house and opened all the windows. Walking into the kitchen he put the kettle onto the stove. He glanced about himself as he thought he heard a noise. "Yugi, "he called. No answer, Honda shrugged and went to the cupboard and took down some teacups. Again the sound of movement. Honda turned to the kitchen doorway. In the doorway stood a rather tall teen with red eyes, he had Yugi's hair, wore his clothes, and even had Yugi's millennium puzzle around his neck. Yet, something was off about him. Honda had dealt with enough of Yugi's weird magic shit over the years to know this wasn't Yugi. So he asked, "Who the fuck are you?"

The spirit frowned. He placed his hands onto his chest and said innocently, "Honda, it is me Yugi."

Honda laughed. "Bullshit," he spat out. "You're not Yugi. You are too tall and evil looking to be Yugi. So I ask you again, asshole, who are you?"

The spirit advanced a few inches. Honda balled his fists up and took a boxer's stance. The spirit smiled in amusement. 'What did this fool think he was doing?' The spirit grinned with his teeth bared. "Fine,' he thought, 'playtime was over.' He took a step closer to Honda as the door bell rang.

Anzu called out, "Honda, open up. I have Otogi with me."

The evil spirit glanced back through the kitchen door to the hall. 'Yugi's damn friends were proving to be worrisome.'

Honda said, "What is it going to be asshole, fess up and tell me who you are?"

"Another time, Honda, watch your back."

Then right before his eyes the evil spirit vanished. Anzu ranged the doorbell again. "Honda, open up okay."

"Honda, "Yugi mumbled.

Honda went to the door and let Anzu and Otogi in the house. "Don't mention the smell," he warned them.

They both followed Honda into the living room. Otogi gasped when he got a look at Yugi. The kid was pale, too pale, and he was getting wiry thin.

Yugi looked over at Otogi, Anzu, and Honda. "What happened?" he asked hoarsely.

"You don't remember?" Anzu asked him. He shook his head. "Honda and I read about your Grandpa in the paper." Yugi wondered how that had spread so quickly. He tuned back into Anzu as she continued to explain, "We were going to the hospital to see your Grandpa and you. When we got there you passed out. Honda caught you and I asked him to take you home. "She leaned down next to him. "Yugi, what is going on?"

"I wish I knew," he whispered. He suddenly burst into tears.

Honda and Otogi looked elsewhere to give him a bit of privacy. Anzu reached down and held him as he cried. She softly stroked his hair. "Where is Jou?" she asked him.

Yugi mumbled through his tears, "Kaiba told me to leave Jou alone."

Honda balled his fists up at his side, "Who the fuck does Rich boy think he is?"

Otogi said, "I wonder how Jou could have allowed him to do that?"

Yugi shook his head, "I don't think Jou even knows that Kaiba told me to leave him alone. When I called this morning he wouldn't even let me talk to him."

"Fucking rich asshole," Anzu muttered. They all looked at her in mild shock. It wasn't normal for her to curse in that fashion. She blushed in anger more than embarrassment. "Well, he is all of those things."

Honda shook his head and began to speak when the kettle started whistling. "Guys, could you help me into the kitchen?"

Both Anzu and Otogi looked at him but dutifully followed. As he turned off the kettle and took out the rest of the teacups, Anzu took tea down from the cupboard; meanwhile Otogi was getting sugar and milk from the refrigerator. Honda spoke low and nervously. "I think I might know what is going on here. I think it might be something kind of magic thing having to do with the millennium puzzle again."

Otogi groaned. "Not again. Haven't we done enough?"

Anzu asked, "Why do you think the way you do, Honda?"

Before you guys got here I was in the kitchen and Yugi was on the couch knocked out. I was in here getting the things together for tea with my back turned to the doorway. I heard a noise and turned around. In the doorway stood something that looked like Yugi. The only thing different was it was taller and had red eyes."

Otogi groaned again. "More millennium magic stuff."

Anzu said, "Shush, what happened then, Honda?"

"It tried to convince me it was Yugi but I knew better. I asked what it wanted. Before it couldn't answer it vanished before my eyes. "Honda thought it best to leave out the fact that it called him by his name.

Otogi slumped into a kitchen chair. "Shit, when will this merry-go-magic-round end?"

Anzu shrugged and slumped in a chair next to him.

(Break)

The pilot announced the jet was preparing to descend onto the runway. The stewardess made sure everyone was seated and their seatbelts fastened. Mokuba pressed his nose against the window in awe. Seto watched his little brother and smiled. He then turned to Jou and glanced his way. Jou had his arms folded and his face scrunched up in an awful frown. Seto sighed inwardly. He was going to have to make this up to him. He just needed a way to do so. The pilot announced the final descent and the jet alit onto the runway. Moments later it stopped. Seto jumped out of his seat, Mokuba did the same, and Jou followed.

Mokuba turned to Jou as they made their way down the steps, "We will have an awesome time, eh, big brother number two?"

Jou still couldn't get used to being called that. After all he had his own little sibling to adore him.. Still he smiled down at the younger Kaiba brother. "It will be a memorable trip." He tousled Mokuba's long black hair. The kid really needed a haircut.

Seto walked over to the awaiting limo. The driver quickly held the door open for them. Seto got in first, followed by Mokuba, and Jou took up the rear. The driver looked in the rearview mirror, "Where to, Mr. Kaiba?"

Seto replied, "The hotel closest to the amusement park." He then pressed the button and the divider rose slowly. 'Privacy at last,' he thought to himself.

Mokuba nearly squealed with delight. Jou looked out the window as the car pulled from the curb. Seto stole another glance at him. He thought to himself, 'Yes, Seto, you will really need to get back into his good graces.'

(Break)

Back in Domino City, Honda, Anzu, and Otogi were still discussing Yugi as the little duelist entered the kitchen. The three looked up in surprise and their faces got red in embarrassment at being caught. Yugi took a seat next to Anzu.

"How long was I out?" he asked no one in particular.

"Long enough, man, when was the last time you slept?" Honda asked him.

"I don't know. I hardly ever sleep and when I do I have these nightmares."

Otogi frowned. "What sort of nightmares?"

"I rather not discuss it, "Yugi replied.

"Yugi, please?" Anzu begged, as she brushed a strand of his hair from his eyes.

He looked at her with the dark circles and spoke softly. "I dream about this scary thing." He paused and frowned as if he was trying to decide something. "Well, not really a thing. A person. I can't really see him that well. I can see his eyes though.

The color is scarlet." Yugi shuddered involuntarily. "He scares the crap out of me. He keeps trying to hurt me in my dreams."

Otogi opened his mouth to speak and Honda shook his head gently. Although, Yugi missed the look Anzu didn't.

She did say, "Tell us more about this figure."

Otogi put his foot in his mouth as he asked slowly, "Do you think it has anything to do with the millennium puzzle?"

Both Honda and Anzu shot him an evil look.

"I don't know, Otogi, it could." Yugi absentmindedly stroked his puzzle.

"Well, we won't worry about that right now. How about you shower and change and we go visit your grandpa in the hospital?" Anzu asked him.

Honda nodded. "Yeah, man, go do that. I will make you something to eat."

Anzu frowned. "Er...no, Honda, I will make him something to eat."

"You have a problem with my cooking?" Honda asked in mock shock.

"I have a problem with your cooking, "Yugi responded and added a weak smile.

Otogi put his foot in his mouth again. "Jou would have eaten his cooking. For that matter he would have eaten anyone's cooking."

Honda and Anzu both shot Otogi another look. Honda said to himself, 'How did this guy get so rich? What a dolt.'

Yugi sighed heavily at the mention of his best friend's name. "Well, he isn't' here and could no one mention his name, thank you." Yugi frowned. "It sure would have been nice if he had been here though. I could use the extra support." He looked around at the table. "Still I have you guy. Thanks for being here."

"We wouldn't dessert you at this crucial time. Friends for life, we beat evil Pegasus, evil Marik, and Dartz. As long as we stand together that is all that matters." Anzu smiled at him softly.

Honda teased her, "Anzu, why don't you tell him how you really feel?" He clutched his sides and laughed at her as her face turned scarlet.

"Honda, you bum." Anzu jumped up and punched him in the shoulder.

Yugi smiled at two of the three of his best friends. He wished Jou was here but he kept his mouth closed. He didn't want to spoil this light mood. (He had better enjoy it…..hehehe….author laughs evilly.)

Yugi stood up and Honda, Anzu, and Otogi watched him wearily. "Off to shower. And guys thanks for not mentioning the smell."

They all busied themselves looking elsewhere so as not to further embarrass the little duelist. Yugi meanwhile was going out of the kitchen. He jogged up the stairs and into walked into the bathroom. Quickly he shed his clothes and turned the shower on. Stepping in the tub the hot jet of water felt good on his skin. He turned his face up and closed his eyes as he felt his muscles relaxing. As the water continues to spray down on his body he felt himself swaying slowly in the cascade of water.

Warm water kept falling down from the nozzle and Yugi felt drowsy. In another second or so he was asleep standing up. The interloper wasted no time in taking advantage of the situation.

(Break)

The guard looked up as the young duelist enters Grandpa's room. He nodded to him and noted his eyes were a fierce shade of scarlet. Involuntarily he shuddered as the kid passed by. The Yami walked over to the sleeping form on the bed. The old man was at peace. The Yami smirked. 'Well, the old fool would be at peace permanently.' Gently, he took the pillow from behind Grandpa's head. He placed it over the old figures face and pressed it down firmly. Instantly the old man awoke and began to struggle.

The Yami used one hand to hold the old man's feeble struggling arms down. With the other he pushed down onto the pillow. Yugi's Grandpa struggled for air. His muffled voice begged the demon to stop. The Yami smiled as the old man's strength began to give. He felt Grandpa give one last struggle and then the bed was still. Yami frowned that didn't last very long. He sighed well the man was ancient. The Yami smiled Yugi's younger friends would be much more fun to play with. Especially that Honda and Jou. Now for phase two he needed to leave the hospital without arousing too much suspicion. He smiled as sweetly as that fool Yugi would have. Then he walked out of the hospital room and stopped to have a few words with the policeman.

He spoke softly, "My Grandpa is resting. I think I am gong to get him something from the gift shop for when he wakes up. I will be back shortly."

The policeman nodded as Yami left he noted that there was something strange about him. In addition to the eye color change he appeared taller. The policeman attributed that height difference to the heels the kid was wearing. He attributed the eye color change to the kid probably wearing contacts now. He frowned and all that makeup. What did they call those types of kids? Gosh. Gish. Goth. He would ask his own kid when he got home.

Well, it took me forever to upload. I hope it was worth it. Poor Yugi...Granpa is dead. Who will be next? Should I kill off Anzu? Honda? Otogi? Well, you give me feedback and tell me. Thanks for all the support.