"Well Yami," he began, "I didn't want to tell you this… of course, I couldn't have kept it from you much longer, huh?" He laughed then, a dry, cackled laugh.

"Please aibou, tell me." I knew I probably sounded pleading, but I really didn't care at this point.

"Well… a little while ago, right after Battle City, Shadi visited me. He told me a story, and at first I didn't believe it, but now I've accepted it."

"Accepted what?" I couldn't help but interrupt.

"Accept… my death Yami."

"What!" Now this is the point where I was thoroughly confused, and the story becomes much harder to tell. I have pondered his words over and over since that day, and I finally understand why, though I still hate that I somehow (though Yugi would never blame me) caused all this.

"You see, when the Millennium Items were first created, a curse was placed on each one. And for a while, no one knew what the curse meant, or why it was placed on them. Until now." I was hanging on his every word. Yugi looked nervous, like he didn't want to continue, but I had to know. I was beginning to get nervous myself, dreading what was to come. I knew I would not like what he had to say. Still I had to know.

"Why Yugi?"

"The curse was placed… by the Pharaoh. It was placed there to curse all bearers of the objects, as those that are trapped within it are cursed. As the puzzle holds the Pharaoh… you… it is the most cursed of all." I could not speak. How could I have done such a horrible thing?

"So what will happen?"

"Shadi wasn't sure. All I know is that it will be slow… and painful."

I couldn't stand to hear anymore. I got up and went over and stood by the window, my back facing him.

"Yami, I know you must be feeling guilty, but don't." I turned around, facing him again.

"Yugi, how can I not feel guilty? I'm the one who caused all this. Who knows what kind of pain you'll go through, all because of me!" I don't think he knew what to say at this, because he remained quiet.

I spent the rest of that day silent, hardly saying a word. Yugi was also quiet, so the house resembled a museum that day. Finally, to my relief, the silence was broken by the doorbell. To my surprise, Bakura was standing at the door. I suppose though that I shouldn't have been too surprised, after hearing the story Yugi told me. In fact, I should have been expecting him.

"What's wrong with my hikari, Pharaoh?"

I led him inside.

"It's a long story."

And for once, I felt sorry for the Tombrobber.

Please review! (Oh, and whenever I mention 'Bakura' in this story, I mean the yami. I'll use 'Ryou' for the other half.") Thanx! I hope to have chapter five up soon, which is the last chapter! Please someone review for this. I've only had one review and I'm really starting to get discouraged. I'm gonna finish either way, because I've really enjoyed this one, but I'm just really down. So, please? (with puppy dog eyes and everything?)