Sadly to say this is the FINAL chapter of the story. I am sorry to say but I don't know what else to do and like one of you put it is getting kinda of repetitive and the truth is yes it is. And so I will continue and we will see what becomes of dear Joseph.

So days past into weeks into months with no recover, just the same sleeping phase of never waking up to see his loved ones watching his every move but one did however come from far, far away with tears in her eyes. It happened a week ago when all was the same, everyone was carrying on as they had been. It was when She had found out when Joey had an accident. Yugi usually got home from Kaiba corp around 7 and had a late dinner with Tea. Then they would drive over to Joey's house and have desert with Serenity and Tristen. Same old, same old except for the fact the door bell rang when everybody was already there.

Tea was the one who opened the door to a very drenched Mai for it had been raining for the day. She quite literally looked like something taken out of the ocean. Her hair lay drenched on her head, her make- up ran down her face and her eyes streaming with tears added to the water falling outside. She carried a small bag but didn't seem to have an umbrella. She was all alone in the middle of the door staring into the face of Tea who seemed to stare for awhile. She exclaimed happily, Oh Mai so good of you to come by. She nodded sadly and asked to come in and of course Tea didn't refuse.

Mai took off her sweater and took off her shoes. She didn't look quite pleasant. She didn't look like a high class model or anything you would you think, she looked like a poor person who knew of nothing. Tea dashed around the house and went to go find the others and some dry clothes.

She came back with a pair of sweats and a tee-shirt with Yugi, Serenity and Tristen in tow. They looked at her but then turned away as though they were ashamed to look at this sad beauty. They all knew why she was here, she was here to see him. Yugi sighed and asked if she wanted tea and she nodded. Serenity looked around nervously and asked

"So how is your job?"

No answer escaped her mouth but then. "Ok I guess but I was just in Paris and I flew down to see him. I know I haven't been the greatest friend but please I came down here. Does that mean anything?"

Yugi came back with a glass of tea and said "Yes Mai, you may see him. I don't know what the problem was when I saw you and Joey last but that doesn't matter. What matters is that you came down even though it's been awhile but lateness is something I can pass by. Right Mai?"

Mai looked as though she was going to cry but then she swooped her arms around Yugi's tiny body. When she pulled away she smiled at him. "Thank you so much my friend" and with that Yugi walked forward towards the room while Mai trailed behind.

The door swung open and Yugi led Mai to Joey who slept peacefully on the bed. Mai asked to be alone and of course Yugi knew better then to say no. So it was just Mai and Joey alone. Mai stared at Joey. She ruffled his hair fondly and thinking Joey will kill me when he wakes up and sees his hair like this, but then she stopped because that was the problem, what if he didn't wake up.

She slowly picked him up slightly off the pillow and held onto him. Not wanting to let go. His body felt so lifeless and so dead inside. She wanted to be staring into those doe almond eyes but yet they remained close. She rocked back and forth, sitting on the edge of the bed with her arms around Joey. She started to say something softly, more of a song.

I will always be there , no need to feel alone

Please don't forget me, please don't forget me my friend.

I know at times it seems to be the end when I am not there to whisk you away from this reality to a fantasy

So don't forget me at all, don't forget me my friend.

I need you and want you

I don't want anyone else. I just want your smile and your beautiful eyes to gaze forever upon me

Just forever, my friend.

And Mai just sat there hugging her friend tightly, never ever wanting to let go for if she did she was afraid she would lose her heart for him.

Yugi stood by the door and so did Tea. They were lost in the words forever of Mai's sweet heart. Tea thought please Joey please. Just wake up. I know you don't want to break anymore hearts especially hers, so please.

Meanwhile as Mai held Joey, Joey was still wandering the dark abyss of his mind. Not sure of what to do. He still heard that voice coming closer. It said "So don't forget me at all, don't forget me my friend." He longed for this voice. It just seemed so beautiful and peaceful. Please he thought don't let me suffer anymore. Let me hear those words and let me see the face of the words that are singing to me. As he started to get up from the floor, he started to hear other voices. Voices he had not heard for five long years.

"Well what are you waiting for mutt? Do you plan on living you life in the shadows forever. Do you?"

Nii- sama is right Joey, please I don't need to see you suffer. I am sorry I gave you this job for this job had made you suffer more than I thought possible. Please I don't want you or anyone else to suffer so do what you think is right. All right Joey, We are not taking you away.

Yes Wheeler my brother is right. We are not here to take you away but more to help you understand that you must wake up from this nightmare. We don't blame you so don't blame yourself for what has happened. Believe me Wheeler, if we did blame you. I would haunt your ass forever but I haven't done that for five years so why should I start now?

Joey smirked and said "all right Kaiba boys. You have made me happier than I have been since your death. You don't know what you have just done for me. Thank you Mokuba and Seto, thank you. Ya here that Moneybags I called you Seto."

"I did hear that Joseph but I think there are more important things in life than wallowing in pity so get back where you belong."

As Mai still held on to him, Joey began to stir. Her eyes wet with tears dropped onto his face and she said "Joseph Wheeler whatever happened last time I saw you, I will forgive it if you just open your eyes."

Joey opened his eyes and let out a raspy sound of a voice which cleared in a moment's time.

"Is that so Mai Valentine? Well how do ya like that I wake up and I am staring into the face of the woman who put me like this. Not bad, I can handle the sympathy but the tears aren't working for me."

and with that Mai wrapped her arms around him even tighter and said " I knew you would come back. We have all been waiting awhile. What took you so long?"

" I don't know. I had a few things to catch up on and get my act together but I think I am all set to go for a second chance at life."

AWW I hope that wasn't too corny for you guys but I didn't want him to die, I just felt guilty. Thanks for enjoying this story and don't fret there will be an epilogue and of course review!