Hello, everybody! The third chapter of Vampire Fate is now underway! After Joey disappeared, who will be next? Read onward and find out!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story. Thank you.

Yugi sat in the hospital bed, worried. Joey was now gone. Something or someone grabbed him, and took him away. He turned on the radio, and heard the song, "Only Time" by Enya. It was soothing to the soul, cleansing Yugi of his worries. It almost sounded like a lullaby, for his eyes were beginning to droop. He was unaware of what would happen when he awakened. He fell into a dream of vampires again, their fangs dripping with fresh human blood. He could see one that had Joey's hair, an evil grin upon the creature's face. Yugi had nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. He could feel their fangs sink into the flesh of his neck, screaming in pain. He awoke with a start, sweat dripping off his face. The radio was off, as if someone came into his room while he slept. A knock on the door was heard.

"Come in!" he called, and Tea and Tristan walked inside the room, Tea's eyes brimming with tears. "You heard, didn't you?"

"I did," she replied, some of the tears spilling down her face. "Poor Joey, I hope he's alright."

"I do, too, Tea," Yugi whispered, patting her hand. "Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be fine." She nodded, and walked out of the room. Tristan stayed behind to speak with Yugi.

"How's your face?" he asked, reaching out to touch the bandages. Yugi turned away, and Tristan stopped, his hand trembling.

"Everyone's worried about you, dude," he whispered. "Even your grandfather."

"Grandpa's worried about me?" Yugi asked with a start. Tristan nodded, and began to walk out of the room. Yugi stopped him. "Tell my grandpa not to worry so much." Tristan laughed, and walked away. Yugi placed his head back on the pillow, and sighed. Stay safe, Joey, he thought.

Meanwhile…

The winged creature stood in the castle, becoming a man once more. He turned to Joey, who was struggling to break out of chains.

"Don't fret, for it will all be over soon enough," laughed the stranger. He leaned forward, and the only thing that could be heard was Joey's screams of pain. Yugi awakened at the sound, but only thought that it was an illusion. He sighed, and tried to fall asleep again. He couldn't, so the only thing he could do was to listen to the radio for the news. He flipped the switch, and… nothing. He tried again and again, but nothing came. He heard a ringing noise coming from his cell phone in his pocket. He answered it.

"Hello?"

"I've got your two friends, boy," hissed a voice, crashing being heard in the background.

"What have you done to them, and who are you?" Yugi demanded.

"You will never see them again," the voice laughed. "This conversation is over!" The dial tone rang on the other end of the line. Hands trembling, he slowly stood up to go and look for Tea and Tristan, but as soon he had one foot out the door, doctors quickly wheeled an old man on a stretcher down the corridor. A nurse came into Yugi's room, a worried look stamped on her face.

"Yugi, it's your grandfather," she whispered. "I'm afraid he only has a few minutes to live. You should go to him."

"What happened to him?" Yugi asked, a teary look in his bright indigo eyes. The nurse shook her head. She didn't know. Yugi raced down the hall, looking for his grandfather. He found him a few doors away from his room, lying on his bed, blood rushing down his face like the Colorado River.

"Grandpa!" the boy yelled, rushing into the room to his grandfather's side. "What happened to you?"

"Yugi…" Solomon whispered, his hand reaching up to touch the bandages on Yugi's tear stricken face. "I'm sorry, but this will be the last time I get to see you." He groaned in pain, his face pale.

"What happened to you?"

"These four winged creatures came at me and attacked. Now, I'm afraid that you have to live on your own. I'm sorry."

"Please, don't leave me!" Yugi shouted, tears splashing onto his grandfather's hand, which fell limp as Solomon breathed his last. A nurse came into the room, taking hold of Yugi's shoulders.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, guiding him back to his room. He rushed onto his bed, and broke down. All of his friends, which seemed like family, were gone. He was the only one left of the Moto family.

Meanwhile, the winged creatures that attacked Solomon were perched high above the city.

"Our plan worked, my friends," whispered the head honcho. "It seems that little Yugi is all alone." He laughed evilly, and flew off, a half moon shining brightly in the night sky.

(sobs slightly) Poor Yugi, having no family. Review?