The Job

Yuugi stared up at the door, and had the weirdest feeling that the door was staring back at him. Maybe it was the Egyptian-style eye engraved in the metal, but there was something about it that was just plain wrong…he jumped as it swung open inviting him into the darkness beyond.

Yuugi's violet eyes widened and he cautiously peeked inside. There was nothing but the eerie darkness and a calm, still atmosphere which unnerved him slightly. If the room was empty, who had opened the door?

You did.

He jumped again, trying to pinpoint exactly where the voice had originated. He turned around and found that the lighter door had also opened displaying a yellow room full of toys and games. This room looked much more inviting than the cold, dark room and he found himself drawn towards it.

Once inside a wave of warmth enveloped him, and set his mind at ease. The room was fairly small, but very comfy, and even had a bed in the corner. He ran over and jumped onto the mattress, giggling as he sank into the softness. He lay down and reached for the plush toy by the pillows, poking the caramel teddy and testing its squishy-factor.

Someone was watching him; he could feel their gaze prickling at his back. But when he turned there was no one there, just the hallway and the empty, cold room.

My soul room.

Yuugi dropped the teddy and sat up; the voice was everywhere and worried him slightly. Now that he thought of it, where was he? This wasn't his bedroom, he was sure of that. Was he supposed to be here, or was there something that he was supposed to be doing?

Yes, aibou. You know where I am, but please stay in your room…

Yuugi found his body reluctantly leaving the soft bed, and wading through the warmth and comfort to the door of the bright room, his eyes fixed on the chamber beyond. The cold of the corridor mercilessly tore away his comfort and he wrapped his arms around his body in a form of self-protection.

My room is not safe.

The voice was not menacing, simply full of concern. Yuugi felt himself drawn to the room regardless, his body acting on its own. As he neared the chamber he could smell the coppery scents of blood, and hear pained screams. They grew louder and more distinct with each step he took.

Terrified, but having no control over his body, Yuugi was so close he could almost touch the darkness that seemed to filter out into the corridor, engulfing any light that dared to cross its path.

Aibou, I cannot allow you in here. Not now… Not yet…

Yuugi saw what he could only think of to be his reflection staring back at him for a brief moment. The image was indeed a form of himself, though taller, and he was staring lovingly down at Yuugi. The figure shook his head and closed his chamber door, the cold and darkness finally releasing their grip on Yuugi's body.

Yuugi fell, the coldness, the darkness; everything swam in his vision until all he could see was a pair of terrified honey eyes and a blonde mass of hair.

"J-jounouchi-kun?" Yuugi managed weakly, his body felt so light, almost as if he were floating…

Jounouchi released the breath he had been holding and relaxed immensely, never releasing his hold on Yuugi's hand. "Yuugi, are you alright? You almost gave me a heart attack." He was about to lecture Yuugi, but found that the smaller teen had fallen back to sleep.

"What the hell is going on with you, buddy?"

To be Continued

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Wow, this took about ten minutes to write, so why has it taken me three months to do? I really am sorry…

Big thanks to my reviewers: Luthien-Defender, Yana5, Snow Angel, YumeTakato, Lifeless Child, Sir Deranged Reindeer, Wings of a Phoenix: thanks for the brownies, yamijennimoto, Strega: sorry about the dressing -hands plastic tub of Rand Dresing-, SoulDreamer, Rikainiel, KrystalMountain, Saiyan Jedi, GoThiCrAvEn15, Serena the Hikari of Love, Yamishadowcat22, inuyasha0001, cute-little-Yugi, Opia-Fire and shadow/phantomness.

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-Completed: 4th March 2005

-Dagger