Disclaimer: Daikaio does not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or any of its' characters.

Chapter Thirteen: Plum
Author: Daikaio
Rating: PG-13

"Speech."
'Thoughts.'
:'Yami to Yugi.':
(('Yugi to Yami.'))
/'Bakura to Ryou'/
('Ryou to Bakura')
Song lyrics

A/N – Firstly, I just want to get a few things straight:

First off, I'm surprised some people would actually believe I might kill-off Ryou and Bakura! I would never do such a thing! Ryou is adorable and Rauzeras is a Bakura-fan-
Rauzeras - What!
Daikaio – Eheh…anyway, Ryou's just unconscious, he's not seriously injured. Bakura is unconscious because he's HURT. Okay? It doesn't mean he's going to die…Besides, he has his reasons for staying in my story:D

A/A/N – And another note: Is Bakura over the whole 'No one cares about me' thing? No. No, he isn't. He's still a bit depressed by that; he just doesn't make it overly dramatic, seeking attention. Anyway, just wanted to clarify that with a few people, please continue…

A/A/A/N – I have figured out how to make Tea's name 'Tèa', so I have to go back through all my chapters and change it -.-; Anyway, hope you appreciate it!

A/A/A/A/N – And another note: This chapter is dedicated to Funkygal-yamitea fan, since she put me on her C2 Archive! Arigatou!

A/A/A/A/A/N - Oh, and I don't own 'Wish You Were Here' by Pink Floyd. :D

Daikaio bounces around the room, crying with happiness that another term of school is almost over, and she will have a fortnight of freedom. Rauzeras climbs in through the window to celebrate with her.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! gang lounges around the room casually, stuffed with cookies and cream. T.Alligator dips his last ginger nut biscuit in a glass of milk, but is quickly tackled by Yugi and Mokuba; a war has begun.

Daikaio fears that she will get a bad mark for Art. If she does, then she isn't allowed to do Art next year! And it is one of the few things she actually enjoys...

Rauzeras tries to calm her down, and succeeds. Daikaio drifts off to sleep, while Rauzeras launches chap.13...

A thousand thoughts zoomed through Tèa's mind as she climbed up the tunnel, following Yami. About half a minute ago, he had purposely kissed her on the cheek…

'Damn it, Tèa! He likes you!'

'He was just getting me back for when I accidentally kissed him…'

'Hmph. Sure.'

How sure? How sure could she be that he had done it to get her back…unless that was just some excuse to get a chance to kiss her? No, she was just getting her hopes up…

Unknown to her, Yami was grinning insanely inwardly.

(('You seem happy. What are you up to?'))

:'Do not worry yourself, dear Yugi.':

(('Dear Yugi? Okay, something is up. You have never called me 'dear' in your life.'))

:'No, but I guess there is always a first.':

(('Yami…'))

:'Yugi…':

(('Yami…what happened?'))

:'Yugi…I don't know.':

(('Damn it, Yami!'))

Yami sniggered inwardly, glad that he was getting the best of their mind link conversation so far.

(('Has it got something to do with Tèa?'))

Curses.

:'…no…':

(('Sure…'))

:'It doesn't!': Yami was blushing with indignation. Yugi laughed through their mind link.

(('I sense embarrassment coming from you, Yami…'))

:'…no…the mind link is lying to you…':

(('…'))

:'Yugi?':

(('…'))

'Oh, damn it, he's closed me off.' Yami growled mentally and continued climbing up the tunnel. They both received a blast of cold air when they reached the outside.

And Yami was nearly bowled over by the ever-enthusiastic Joey, Tristan and Marik.

"Kissing or snogging?" Tristan asked eagerly.

"Mouth open?" Joey piped up curiously.

"Twirly tongue?" Marik said brightly.

"What-? NO!" Yami cried exasperatedly, spying Yugi in the background, laughing. "Oh, the pain train is getting off at this stop, Yugi."

"Eep!" Yugi bolted as Yami chased after him, looking extremely angry. Tèa watched them run, looking confused.

She noticed Joey, Tristan and Marik sneaking over towards her. She turned towards them, and nearly screamed when Tristan popped his head out of no where.

"Kissing or snogging?" Tristan asked eagerly.

"Mouth open?" Joey piped up curiously.

"Twirly tongue?" Marik said brightly.

"ERGH!" Tèa cried in disgust, moving away from them. Joey, Tristan and Marik's eyes tried to make their eyes radiate with innocence, but failed miserably. Tèa's face was burning.

Yami returned moments later, holding Yugi tightly within his grasp. Yugi wriggled furiously, trying to break out of the grasp. But to no avail.

"Yami…sorry…I just…gah!"

"Yugi, what have you been saying to them?" Yami said sharply, a pink flush vivid on his cheeks. They both stared at the other members of their group.

"I just…said that…you two were…"

Yami sighed, shifted Yugi so that he could stare directly at him. "Tell me, Yugi."

Yugi shifted his eyes and whispered something into Yami's ear. Yami's eyes widened, and he looked like he was about to faint. Casting a disgusted look at his Light, Yami placed Yugi on the ground.

"Yami, I was just having fun!"

"Yeh, yeh, whatever," Yami said coolly, and Yugi felt guilty for making Yami get so angry with them. Yami peered around their surroundings, looking at the familiar trees and cliffs.

"We don't have anything to lead us back to camp, now," Yami muttered, informing everyone. "I can only use the light of my Puzzle; the Millennium Ring won't work since the hosts are unconscious…"

They looked at Ryou and Bakura grimly, who were still on Tristan and Joey's back.

"Well, we better get moving," Yugi said firmly, marching off. He paused to try and get his Puzzle to light up like Yami's did. He couldn't work it.

"Stupid thing…"

"That's the second time you've hurt me, Yugi," Yami said calmly, brushing past him with the Millennium Puzzle pointing ahead of him, glowing faintly. Yugi's eyes widened.

"No! I didn't mean it like that!" Yugi wailed, running after him. "Yami, I-"

"Forget it."

Yugi stood there, watching his darker half walk ahead, a cold auror seeming to surround him. Yugi felt guilt and sadness wash over him.

Tar tar sauce.

About half an hour later, they were lost in the forest. Even with the extra bit of light from the Puzzle, it was still too dark to recognise any familiar areas. Everything was a great big black, fuzzy blur.

And Yami was getting frustrated.

So was Joey.

And Tristan.

Tèa too.

Don't forget Yugi!

And Bakura and Ryou are unconscious, so…

"Can we take a break?" Joey whined, nearly sagging under Bakura's weight. "I'm exhaus'ed!"

"Fine!" Yami sighed, sitting down on the damp earth. Yugi sat next to him, trying to break the ice between them.

Yami sighed again and nodded. "It's okay, Yugi." He gave a warm smile.

Though it wasn't directed at her, that smile made her heart melt.

Yugi nodded mutely, and Yami gave a reassuring pat on the back. Yugi smiled slightly.

"Man, if only Bakura or Ryou were awake," Tristan grumbled. "Then they could help us find our way back."

"So basically Ryou and I are only useful to you? We're not classified as anything else?" Said Bakura suddenly, looking at them grimly.

"Tomb Robber! You're awake!" Yami said in surprise.

"Good work, Sherlock," Bakura growled, biting back a wince when a sharp pain shot through his leg. His face was slightly green. "Now, what was that about you wanting Ryou and I to help you all find your way back?"

"We need the Millennium Rings to find our way back like last time."

Bakura snorted, and the Millennium Ring glowed faintly. One of the points on it wiggled slightly and then pointed directly at Marik. Marik looked behind him.

"So id's dat way?" Joey asked, squinting his eyes.

Bakura muttered and used one of his arms that weren't too badly injured to whack Joey on the head. "OW!"

"That was for being a moron," Bakura growled. "This is for not noticing the obvious-!"

"OW!"

"-This is for not learning anything from last time-!"

"YOW!"

"-And this is for ruining my reputation," Bakura grumbled, hitting Joey once more.

"Ruinin' your repuda'ion? Wha'?"

"I think even you would know why," Bakura said coldly, indicating that he was being carried.

"Yeh, well, you were unconscious, so wha' was I s'pose ta do?"

"Wake me up."

"And how were ya goin' ta move? Id looks like ya leg is broken."

"…Okay, miner set back…"

Joey grumbled and watched Marik. "So, wha' were ya sayin' abou' 'not for nodicin' da obvious 'and 'not learning anyding from las' time'?"

Bakura cursed in Egyptian. "My Ring is only pointing at that fool because of his Millennium Rod."

"Oh, I ged ya."

"No you don't."

"I-! Well, no, I don'."

Bakura cursed again. He then sighed.

"It's a curse, isn't it?"

"Wha' is?"

"You."

"Thankyou," Joey grumbled, hoisting Bakura up so he wasn't slipping off him. "Jus' remember dat I'm da one dat's carrying ya."

"How can I forget? I have been uncomfortable for the past five minutes."

"You've go' some nerve, jerk!"

"Shut up. I don't want to listen to your voice any longer."

"Why I oughda-!"

"I'll show you some kung fu of my own!"

"OH YEH?"

"YEH!"

"I'LL TAKE YOU DOWN, WISE GUY!"

"COWARD! I'VE BROKEN MY LEG AND YOU TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT?"

"DEN I'LL JUS' TAKE YA DOWN WHEN YOUR LEG IS HEALED!"

"THAT WILL TAKE DAYS!"

"YEH WELL-days?" Joey said blankly. "Bones take weeks to heal, man."

"What-you think I'm letting it heal all by itself?" Judging by the confused expression on everyone's faces, they did. "…Okay…well, I have Shadow Magic for a reason, you know!"

"Really?" Tèa asked keenly.

"Yes. If I apply it to any injuries, it should heal in a few days. But I'll need to rest it, put a cast on it, etc. etc."

"Right…"

"Were you being serious when you said you'd take me down, Wheeler?" Bakura said, sounding amused.

"Yeh!"

"Ha! Fool."

"WHA'? YOU DARE TA DOUB' MY SKILLS?"

"I doubt your intelligence, too."

"YOU LIDDLE-!"

"Can we get moving, please?" Tristan asked hopefully, shifting Ryou on his shoulders.

"How can we, mortal? My Ring isn't showing us the right direction."

"…Oh…"

"You mortals never cease to surprise me."

"Why is dat?" Joey asked.

"Your lack of intelligence."

"Hey, I can easily jus' leave you here…"

"…Do you want to go to the Shadow Realm and become friends with my Man-Eater Bug?"

"No…"

"Then shut up."

"Fine!"

"Tomb Robber, your Ring just pointed somewhere else…" Yami said slowly, noting another pointer pointing in another direction. "Do you think that might be the way?"

"I suppose it could be." Bakura shrugged. "But I don't understand why it would point somewhere else. It only points to Millennium Items-see? it's pointing at the Puzzles."

And indeed it was.

"Well, I think we should go in the direction the Ring is pointing," Yugi said brightly.

"Mutou, it's pointing in like four directions."

"Guess which one I'm suggesting we should follow," Yugi muttered, rolling his eyes.

Bakura made a face. "Fine, we'll go that way then!" Bakura indicated the direction that the Ring was pointing at the darkness.

"Right!"

They all set off in the direction the Ring was pointing. Eventually the other pointer focused only in the direction they were heading. Bakura looked close to being pulled off Joey's back.

The dull tinge of uncomfortable green was still lingering on Bakura's face. He looked ill; perhaps the pain in his leg was becoming unbearable? Well, Bakura seemed to be determined to not show weakness and return to blissful unconsciousness. Instead, he remained awake and kept the Millennium Ring working.

The strap on Yami's guitar was cutting into his shoulder painfully. Yami grunted and swapped shoulders, giving his left one a turn to experience some pain.

Tristan tripped over a root, thus running into Tèa, who in turn nearly fell over but was caught by Yami. "Um…sorry?"

"It's okay," Tèa said, slightly flushed. 'Oh yes, everything was okay…'

Yami moved Tèa so that she was standing up straight and they continued on. "Yugi, do you still have the Toon World book?"

"Yup," Yugi replied, holding up the green book. "Bakura, Toon Alligator lives here, right?"

"Yeh, he obviously went back there during that avalanche-thing. Coward," Bakura added with a smirk, wincing at the pain in his leg and one of the bruises on his chest. "How's my Light doing?" Bakura added, voice softening slightly.

Tristan glanced back to see Ryou's head lying limply on Tristan's shoulder. "Still unconscious."

"I can see that," Bakura said coldly. "I was asking if there were any injuries."

"Well, I can't see any from here," Tristan muttered. "Can you, Joey?"

"Um…no' from here, eida."

"Yug'?" Tristan asked hopefully.

Yugi walked a bit quicker to get a closer look at Ryou. "He's just got a bruise on his forehead and a small cut on his calf," Yugi commented. "But he looks okay."

Taking that as a fair enough answer, Bakura grunted and returned to directing them in the direction the Ring was pointing.

"I said right, not left, dimwit."

"Dis is righ'!"

"No, you went left."

"Well, look a' you for all da answers!" Joey snapped.

Bakura rolled his eyes as they headed right, the Ring pointing that way also. They walked in silence until they heard the rush of a small waterfall.

"Oh, great," Bakura said sarcastically.

"What's the matter with a bit of water?" Tèa asked, sounding confused. "I love waterfalls! They're beautiful."

Bakura snorted and they kept moving. The waterfall soon came into sight, reflecting the fading moon back up at the sky. Tèa was right; waterfalls were beautiful.

What Bakura was going about, no one really knew. But the waterfall and the lake it was pouring itself into looked inviting…

"Are we going to get out of here or not?" Bakura growled, looking annoyed. Everyone grumbled to themselves and continued walking in the direction the Millennium Ring told them to go.

A few minutes after the sound of the waterfall faded, they came across a half-dome like rock wall on their left. Yami and Bakura glanced at it; they could sense a type of Shadow Magic on the wall. Well, Yami could, anyway. Bakura was staring at the little drawings that were etched on the rocks.

"Hold on a sec," Bakura muttered, slightly distracted.

"Bakura, we have to keep moving! I want to get back in time for a nap. We're all exhausted!" Tristan said, sounding weary.

Bakura cursed and allowed Joey to keep moving them both in the direction of the Millennium Ring. However, he would glance back curiously to the rock wall, wanting to have a look at it. He didn't know why, but it seemed important to him...

"We're free!" Joey cried happily, when they finally exited the forest. "Alrigh'!"

"Funny how the Ring managed to get us so close to the campsite," Yami commented, looking to his left to see the jeeps and cabins sitting quietly on the chilly sand.

"It's still pointing," Bakura muttered watching as the point was trying to jerk Bakura in the direction of the ocean. "What the hell is it pointing at? For the Love of Ra…"

"Something must be out to sea!" Tèa said, sounding slightly anxious.

"Yeh…" Bakura trailed off, staring at the ocean suspiciously.

"Ah, well, let's get back to camp! This has been a long night…" Joey yawned to emphasize his point.

Everyone began to trudge back to camp, exhausted. Bakura snorted inwardly, disgusted with them all.

'So, no one gives a damn, eh? I'm just some sort of tool…'

Bad memories were returning to him. Memories he had tried to erase…

Long after everyone had gone to bed, Yugi stayed up. He sat on the cabin's veranda, listening to the early morning birds twittering. The sun was only minutes away from rising, and Yugi didn't want to miss it.

But something else was bothering him.

He couldn't help but feel so lonely. He knew it was rather childish, but…

He missed his grandpa. He really did.

He missed his grandpa's face; his plum-coloured eyes, the way every tooth would show when he would grin. And he really missed it.

He wished he was here.

"Yugi?" Yugi turned and saw Yami behind him, dressed in warm pyjamas and a sleepy expression on his face. He also had the guitar in his hands.

"Morning, Yami," Yugi said, smiling slightly.

Yami rose and eyebrow and took a seat next to Yugi. "What are you doing, Yugi?"

"Just…watching the sunrise."

"You look exhausted, have you had any sleep yet?" Yami asked, looking worried.

"No, haven't been tired…"

"You look it."

"So? My mind has been a bit pre-occupied…"

Silence. "On what, Yugi?"

"On…stuff."

"What kind of stuff?"

"Just…stuff…"

"Yugi…"

"Okay, I'll tell you!" Yugi said in a loud whisper. "I…just miss grandpa, that's all."

Yami nodded in understanding. "Been a while since we've seen him, huh, Yugi?"

"Yeh…don't make fun of me," Yugi added as a warning. Yami looked surprised.

"I wouldn't do that, Yugi! I miss grandpa too…"

"Okay…"

Yugi sat in silence, watching the waves roar as they washed up random bits of rock and shells. Yami was contemplating to himself, thinking of some way to cheer Yugi up.

"How about a song, Yugi?" Yami said, smiling gently.

Yugi shrugged. "Sure."

Yami nodded and sat the guitar securely on his knee. He tightened a few of the strings here and there, and then began to play.

Some slow, country Western music was what Yami began to play. Yugi just listened to it silently, humming slightly to the tune. After about a minute and a half, Yami began to sing quietly:

So…so you think you can tell…
Heaven from Hell…
Blue skies from pain…
Can you tell a green field…from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil…
Do you think you can tell?

Yami strum slightly harder, pausing for a moment to let the music have its' own solo. Then he started singing again.

And did they get you to trade…your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange…a walk on part in the war…
For a lead role in a cage?

Again, he stopped singing and continued to strum. The music echoed across the silent campsite.

How I wish…how I wish you were here…

Yugi did wish his grandpa was here…

We're just: two lost souls swimmin' in a fish bo-o-owl…
Year after year.

But, it wasn't hurting so much anymore…

Running over the same old ground.
What have you fo-o-o-ound? The same old fears.

Yami was with him; he didn't have to be sad.

Wish you were here…

Yami's singing stopped, but he didn't stop strumming. The last notes of the song were still being played at least a minute after he stopped singing. Yami stopped playing.

He put the guitar down, and noticed the weight of Yugi head on his shoulder, fast asleep. Yami smiled and placed an arm around his shoulders, giving some extra comfort to his sleeping Light.

Yami watched the sunrise, the amber glow being cast upon his features.

Breathtaking.

As Yami fell into a light doze, Tèa watched from inside the cabin through one of the windows. She had been awoken to the wonderful voice of Yami.

'Wow. Wish that happened more often.'

Notes to Reviewers:

Chibineko (Anonymous) – o.O More sugar cookies? (Gives more) :D Hm, Bakura's not one of your fave characters, eh? Well, I assure you everyone will love him by then end of it! Um…not supposed to say that :X. …Keep reviewing! Thanks! P.S. Three reviews a chapter? O.O Excellent work!

Funky Egyptian – Yugi will be okay! And yes, I was hoping that what happened last chapter kinda made up for the lack of YamixTea hints throughout this story (Eyes bulge) Yeesh, I need to put more in…thanks for reviewing!

Dirty footprints – Always good to hear from you! Not sure why, of course, but whenever I see your review, it brings a big smile on my face, and if I'm having a bad day, it makes me feel a lot better! Anyway, yes, Marik is incredibly random! XD Glad we're both random; if there was more random people in the world, then tomato sauce sachets would be free when you buy a pie! Gosh, I am sick of having to pay the extra 20c for the tomato sauce sachet…um…anyway! And I don't think you've ever called me a 'dude', so I don't think I was the one that accused you of calling me a guy xD Probably someone else…and yes I did have a nice time with my cousins, thanks for asking. :D

Death Angel's Fate – So, another author that has stories for me to read? Oh, goodie! I need to get around to it…oh, and thankyou for the review!

DMGal K-I-K-K-A-Y – O.O Alli won't ever be killed off! He's too important to the plot…well, no, he's not really, but I love him:D Ooh, that's a good song to have in your head! Lol. XD And I won't let anything horrible happen to poor Baku-Baku and Ryou. And no, he isn't over it. Ah, thanks for review!

XXR.I.PXX – Yep, I loved that bit too! Thanks for the review!

Djanime2004 – I'm glad you love it! I promise more YamixTea moments from now on!

Eva92 (Anonymous) – (Phew!) Glad you forgive me, thanks!

Funkygal-yamitea fan – You'll miss it when it's over? You know, that nearly made me cry when you said those words XD. Guess I'll miss hearing all the reviews for this story :X Ooh, ooh, but enjoy it while it lasts:D Glad you like the humour; YamixTea FOREVER!

Brittishacentluver – Yup, D.U.D.A. :D Ooh, I love British accents too!

Bradybunch4529 – Yep, Mokuba and the guards have lost it; and Kaiba's the only sane one! Muahahaha!

FreeAngel – Hey-! I remember reading one of your fics…wow, you're in love with it? Excellent! But please don't start making-out with it XD (Whistles)

June Girl (Anonymous) – I love the doo-da song, too! Glad you find me clever; I feel proud.

Daikaio – (Is angry)
Rauzeras – o.O Guys, this is scary. I've never seen my Light so angry.
Daikaio – (Is about to explode)
T.Alligator – (Hides)
Daikaio – I HATE SHONZU! HE/SHE IS SUCH A HORRIBLE PERSON! BLOODY RED-NECKED HOMPHOBIC IMMATURE LOSER! DAMN THEM! DAMN THE BROCCOLI! DAMN THE RIGHT BROTHERS!
Readers – (Get blown off their seats from the sudden outburst)
Daikaio – (Pants) Okay, I'm done.
T.Alligator – Apparently she had a great dislike for the author/authoress with the pen name called 'Shonzu' x.x;
Rauzeras – Uh…review?

Chapter thirteen posted on 06/30/2005.

A/N - Sorry that this chapter was really bad XD.