Rose: ….I've been dead for a while now haven't I? Gomen about dat. I went through my "don't feel like reading and can't think of anything to type" phase. :sweat:

Hakkai:dances: I love this music!

Rose: I know! It's L'Arc-En-Ciel! XD

Hakkai: 8 ) :is happy and dances:

Rose:dances along:

Hakkai: Rose doesn't own anything yet.

Rose: When I rule the world, I shall own everything :babbles on and on:

Chapter 10

"There's no one there, Seto." the younger Kaiba looked at his brother with a confused, yet painful look. He's not getting any better. He's getting worse.

"He was right there a minute ago! He said he didn't know how to get out!" Seto tried to think of all possible explanations about why Jou was no longer there, but couldn't come up with any good ones.

"Seto, maybe you should get some sleep. Maybe it was just a dream?" Mokuba tried to convince him to get back into bed but Seto was already off in his own little world. "Seto?"

"You don't believe me but I know he was here." He had gone from panic to suddenly serious in a matter of moments. "He was in this house."

Mokuba could plainly see the determination in his brother's eyes. He was going to end up doing something stupid and get hurt in his condition. "Seto, who was here?"

"…Jou…" Seto said the name in a lonely manner, almost as if he missed his presence.

"See Seto? It was a dream. You know Jou's in America. How about you just go back to bed? When you wake up, I'm sure you'll feel better." Mokuba lead Seto over to his bed, and left the room. "I'll check on you later."

Seto stared blankly at the wall. There must be an explanation for why Jou is gone. He brought his head into his hands and sighed. I really need to talk to someone… with that, he picked up the phone.

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Mokuba, worried that his brother would eventually be committed, decided to call Serenity. "Come on. Pick up!"

"Hello?", came the tired voice over the line.

"Serenity! Finally!"

"Mokuba? You sound distressed-" A loud intercom blared the notice 'Dr. Stewart, you're needed in E.R. Dr. Stewart, you're needed in E.R.' "-Sorry about that. Didn't think that be so loud."

"Serenity? Are you at a hospital?" Suddenly the worse case scenario formed in his little head. "Were you hurt!"

"No, I'm okay Mokuba." Her voice cracked slightly. "I wasn't injured, but…"

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The streets of Domino glistened with a fresh sheet of rain. The cars splashed the puddles onto the many lawns of residents. The rainfall continued to fall lightly as the pedestrians walked on the sidewalk with umbrellas of all colors pointed towards the sky, except for one. Seto Kaiba ran down the streets, soaked to the bone. He was heading to the one place he knew he'd be safe, the park.

This can't be happening! It's a dream! This has got to be a dream! The park was empty, not a soul to be found anywhere. It was the only place Seto could think, where he could relax.

There was a certain place where he was heading to. This place was his only 'get-away' and was only his. He had found this little 'get-away' a long time ago and decided it would his from the time he found it. It was secluded and private and absolutely perfect. It was a small cave-like opening behind some shrubs and bushes a good ways into the park. Whenever he visited it, he made sure no one saw him. Therefore, no one knew it was even there.

He sprinted to the area, jumping over rocks, holes, and other things in the way. His hair was matted to his face and his vision was blurry due to the rain. He didn't care if his gunshot wound reopened or not. All he cared about for the moment was getting away.

His target finally came into view and before long Seto bulleted through the bushes and shrubs that hid it. He made his way into the cave and sat with his back against the wall. He brought his knees to his chest and hugged them close to his body. He put his forehead on his knees and closed his eyes. The conversation played over and over again in his head.

earlier-

"Hello?"

"Serenity! Finally!"

"Mokuba? You sound distressed-" 'Dr. Stewart, you're needed in E.R. Dr. Stewart you're needed in E.R.' "-Sorry. Didn't think that be so loud."

"Serenity? Are you at a hospital? Were you hurt!"

"No, I'm okay Mokuba. I wasn't injured, but…Jou is a different story."

"What? What happened!"

"I don't know. It happened so fast."

"What did?"

"The car…"

"The car?"

"The police say it was a hit and run. The guys that hit him had just robbed a gas station."

"Oh my god! Is he hurt badly?"

"Well, all of that happened not too long ago and he hasn't regained consciousness yet. The doctor told me he's got two broken ribs, a broken leg, and bruises and cuts all over his body. He was unconscious when the ambulance arrived."

Seto placed the phone back on the receiver. Jou's in the hospital?…and he's hurt… Horror came over Seto's face as he slowly and quietly left his room and his house."Oh wow, but he's okay, right?"

"Yes, he should be. The doctor said he should be just fine once he's woken up. But he hasn't yet."

"He's not comatose, right?"

"No, just unconscious."

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This has been the worse day of my life! Why is this happening to me! He slowly picked up his head and rested it on his knees, he watched the rain fall as he tried to get some kind of grip on his life and his sanity.

"Jou…I'm so sorry…"

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Rose: XD Yay! I finished it finally! Now I won't be killed by Dap-chan!

Hakkai: O.o;;; Tell them!

Rose: Oh yes! I'm going out of town for all of June! I will remember my disk and my notebook this time. I'll try to update, but I might not have time. I get to draw all over my dad's walls in his house and then paint them! My room is going to be Japanese themed. I've got to think about the other rooms.

Hakkai:pokes: Dap-chan is gonna glomp you to death!

Rose: O.o;;; I know. I did this for her. 8 ) Be happy Dap-chan!

Hakkai: Please review!