FINALLY! A new chapter at last! My computer has been having a mid life
crisis sorry for the delay seems like the only thing that works is my
instant messengers. -_- now that I fix my key board the rest of the
computer gets jealous and refuses to work...anyway this has to be one of my
favorite chapters (along with the last one ^_^) so ENJOY!
PS I got more review for this fic then When Angels Deserve to Die! My other fic! And I'm not even half down with this one yet! ^_^ thank you all you wonderful reviewers!! KEEP UM COMING!
I don't own this please don't sue me it wont be worth it
TEN
Mother will miss you
A woman burst into the hospital room as rushed over to the bed. Riko looked unamused by her sudden appearance. Jonouchi watched as the woman kneeled next to the bed taking Yugi's hand. She looked real upset seeing the boy in the bed. Jonouchi immediately knew she was Yugi mother by her looks. She had golden blonde hair and it was in jagged sharp curls all over her head in long thin chunks. She also had big pools of amethyst for her eye color, just as bright as Yugi did. She was thin and petite and she wore casual cloths.
Riko made his way to the opposite wall directly in front of the bed then he leaned on it putting his foot up on the wall for support. He crossed his arms still and put his head down closing his eyes while he listened to the woman making a huge deal about her son who was still asleep in the bed. After a while Riko started to get annoyed. He pushed off the wall and uncrossed his arms.
"I think its time we leave." He said calmly. Ketten shook her head not wanting to leave her little boy.
"The kid is fine, lets go Ketten." Riko mumbled out between clenched teeth as he tried to keep cool. He certainly couldn't make a seen here.
"I want to stay with him!" She said still holding his hand. Riko grew angry and he wanted to beat her face in right then but he couldn't.
"Ketten I think it would be BEST if you and I left." He said emphasizing the word 'best' with anger.
She still refused. Jonouchi watched as the look on Riko's face seemed to darken. It almost scared him. Riko suddenly let out a sigh then stuffed his hands into his pockets rolling his eyes at the stubborn woman.
"Alright." He mumbled softly.
More time had past and it was now early evening. Riko once again pushed off the wall to persuade Ketten to go home. She had sat next to Yugi not wanting to go home no matter how many evil glanced she got from Riko.
"Lets go Ketten." Riko insisted as he glared at her.
Jonouchi shivered. That man really gave him the creeps. Ketten shook her head. Riko cursed the woman violently in his head. She would be VERY sorry she did this in the long run. He knew this for sure. He once again acted as if it wasn't a big deal and he moved over to the other side of the bed across from Ketten. She looked up at him trying to hold in all her fear. Riko smiled evilly. He crossed his arms and put all his weight on his left foot.
"That's fine Ketten." He said with a hint of cruelty in his voice. Keten's eyes locked onto Riko cold eyes.
"We can stay..." He began.
Riko unfolded his arms and then took a chunk of Yugi golden bangs into his fingers "...we wouldn't want anything to HAPPEN to him..now would we?" Riko glared at her. He began to twist the hair around his index finger over and over, soon he tightened his grip and tugged the hair firmly making Yugi stir in his sleep uneasily. "..That would be horrible wouldn't it?" He finished clearly making his point. Ketten was brushed with fear now. She nodded then stood up from her seat.
"We should go." She fought to keep calm in her voice. Riko smiled.
"Are you sure?" Riko said still twisting Yugi's hair around his finger 'lovingly'. She gulped at his gesture to the boy then nodded again. He released Yugi's hair from his finger then headed towards the door.
"Mother will miss you." He said with his back to the bed where Yugi slept.
He pasted Ketten slowly, eyes mocking her as he stared her down then he brushed against her in a seductive manor just before exiting the room. Ketten quickly followed. Jonouchi watched the entire seen. Then he changed his mind. Riko didn't creep him out.
Riko scared the hell out of him.
***
Yugi woke some time after. He was feeling dizzy but not so much that he couldn't handle it. He was quite confused not knowing where he was or why he was there. His eyes slid open just a bit, enough from him to see Jonouchi in front of him. He looked at him confused a little.
"Oi, Yugi, your awake! How are you feeling?" Jonouchi said happy to see his friend awake. Yugi's eyes slid shut for a moment then reopened a little. He could reel pain in his stomach but he ignored it.
"Just fine." Yugi weakly said. Jonouchi knew this was a complete and total lie. He chuckled a bit at his friend's answer.
"You really scared us there." Jonouchi said
"Gomen nasai." Yugi managed. Jonouchi shook his head.
"Don't worry about it." Jonouchi said
"Where am I?" Yugi asked quietly.
"The hospital." Jonouchi said. Yugi frowned. Riko was going to be furious with him. He didn't want to think about that now he was too mentally tired.
"Riko was here wasn't he?" Yugi said meekly.
"You're step father? Yes he was here..." Jonouchi said receiving a mental picture of Riko "...so was your mother." Jonouchi said. Yugi once again frowned. Jonouchi decided that tell Yugi that his step dad scared him was a bad idea then he decided it was getting late and he should get home.
"I'll be seeing ya Yugi." Jonouchi said. Yugi nodded weakly then smiled a bit at his friend. Jonouchi waved at him then left.
/Mou hitori no boku../ Yugi said mentally
Yami quickly appeared next to him.
"Yes Aibou? I'm here." Yami said kneeling next to him.
"Please don't leave unless you have to." Yugi said slowly then he came to a rest.
Yami's heart melted. He had never felt anything like what he felt for this boy before. He couldn't explain it. Yami stayed next to Yugi for the night, only returning to the puzzle when a nurse came in to check on Yugi, then immediately appearing when the nurse left. He didn't know who he was or what happened so long ago, but he did know that he was with this boy for a reason. He would stay by this boy's side no matter what, even if he didn't get back his memories. Then a thought popped into his mind.
Maybe it would be BEST if he didn't get them back...
***
The next morning Yugi looked refreshed. He had gained enough energy to move now. Yami returned to his puzzle as the nurse came in. She held a clip board and checked over Yugi.
"So how's about we take out that feeding tube?" The nurse said.
Yugi nodded happily looking down at it. It hurt him. He couldn't sleep completely comfortable, in fear that he might rip it out. Yugi shifted weakly in the bed getting nervous about them taking it out. The nurse got the help of a few other nurses and the doctor soon. They readied them selves to remove it. They noticed how scared Yugi had become.
"Don't worry Yugi-chan, it won't hurt." One nurse smiled at him. Yugi nodded only half way believing her.
/Mou hitori no boku!/ Yugi pleaded.
//I am here. Don't be afraid.// Yugi calmed a bit.
After they were done one nurse stayed behind to talk to Yugi.
"Do you think you can keep food down?" She asked Yugi nodded.
"Okay. I will bring you something. The doctor said only liquids until we are sure you are able to keep it down." The nurse said. Yugi sighed and snuggled into his blankets then looked up to the ceiling. The nurse left and Yami reappeared. He stayed with Yugi the rest of the night unless a nurse came in.
***
After a few days Yugi had started to get stronger. He could now get up by him self and walk around. The doctors said he might even be able to go home. Jonouchi came to see Yugi today. He was happy to see him. He sat in his bed with the puzzle around his neck as always. Jonouchi plopped down in the chair by Yugi.
"How's it going Yugi?" Jonouchi smiled see how much better his friend looked.
"Okay. The doctor might let me go home today." Yugi smiled.
"That's good." Jonouchi said Yugi became quiet. He wanted to go home, but he was afraid.
***
Later that day the doctor came in and checked over Yugi again. He seemed quite happy with Yugi's improvements.
"Well Yugi, I think I will be releasing you today." The doctor said
"Really?" Yugi smiled
"Yes let me contact your parents to pick you up." The doctor said. While he was out a nurse emerged to remove his IV. Then left quickly.
Yugi frowned. He didn't want the doctor to talk to Riko. Yugi took a long deep breath and waited. He was hoping his mother would come. Jonouchi sat back in his seat watching Yugi. He was trying to read Yugi's expressions but it was not working well. Happiness? Anxiety? Or was it concern? Jonouchi couldn't tell. Yugi's splash of emotions stopped when the doctor reappeared in the room.
"Well Yugi, you step father will be here shortly. You're cloths are in the bathroom, you may get changed." The doctor said then he left to prepare Yugi's paper work. Yugi tried to look happy though he didn't know hoe good of a job he was doing. Yugi got up and went into the bathroom and changed. He came back out and sat on the bed where Jonouchi was.
"My pops should be here shortly too. Are you going to school tomorrow?" Jonouchi said
"I think so." Yugi said. He waited for Riko nervously. He stayed calm but inside he was shaking.
//I know you're scared.//
/I can't help it. Riko is going to be very mad at me./
//Stay calm. I will not let anyone hurt you.//
/Arigatoo./
//You don't need to thank me. I will always be here to protect you.// Yugi smiled to him self then he realized Jonouchi was talking to him.
"..are you alright?" Jonouchi's voice popped in his head.
"Un. Just a little tired." Yugi said snapping back to reality.
Jonouchi look at him a little funny then suddenly they both noticed a man in the door way. Yugi nearly lost his composure. Riko stepped into the room and looked down at Yugi. His cold eyes burning holes in Yugi's mind. The doctor came in with some short paper work to fill out. Riko thanked the Doctor and filled out the papers then turned to Yugi.
"Lets go kid." He said blankly. Riko had no emotion at all. Yugi gulped and slid off the bed to leave.
"See ya tomorrow Yugi!" Jonouchi said getting ready to leave.
Yugi turned and smiled but that's all he could do since Riko was in such a hurry to leave. They got in the car, Yugi was graced with fear as he put his seat belt on. He sat uneasy as Riko pulled out away from the hospital. It seamed funny. Yugi had been next to Riko for nearly five minutes in the car and Riko had not yelled at him or anything. Riko was still emotionless. Yugi became fidgety. He began to shift around in his seat. Not once did Riko yell. Yugi got up the courage to look up at Riko. His eyes were cold as always but there was something different...something horribly different. Yugi couldn't figure it out.
Finally they pulled into the drive way and Yugi nervously unbuckled the belt and opened the door. Riko slowly moved to get out. When Yugi came around the car he seen Riko standing there waiting for him. Yugi swallowed as Riko's eyes looked him over carefully.
"Well get in the house boy!" Riko said evilly.
Yugi yelped and quickly moved to the house. Riko followed close behind him. Riko shut the door behind him and turned to Yugi.
"Where is Okasan?" Yugi asked meekly. Riko never replied only giving Yugi a cold blank look.
Yugi went to go to his room when Riko grabbed him. The sudden painful clamp down on his arm frightened him. Riko turned Yugi to face him.
"What the hell is that?!" Riko demanded taking the puzzle in his free hand.
"M-my..puzzle. Jichan gave it to me." Yugi said trying to stay calm. Riko glared at the puzzle. It looked like it was made of gold. It could be very valuable.
"That looks interesting kid, mind if I borrow it?" Riko said. Yugi's eyes went wide. His puzzle? No! His grandfather gave it to him, and more so his dark side occupied the puzzle! Yugi tried to pull away.
"No, I couldn't give it up. Jichan told me to keep it forever." Yugi said. Riko shoved him to the ground.
"Fine you little shit." Riko said calmly.
"Where is Okasan!?" Yugi whimpered.
"She is not feeling well." Riko said in the most hatful voice he could. Yugi became even more scared.
"Where is she?! I want to see her!" Yugi demanded.
"Don't raise your voice to me." Riko said with an icy stare. He then grabbed Yugi from the floor and lifted him up.
"Do you really want to see her?..." He said staring right into Yugi's eyes. His dark black orbs flared with satisfaction from the question. "..Do you absolutely WANT to see her?!" Riko said again with a mockingly calm voice. Yugi was scared. What had he done to his mother? Yugi nodded slowly. Riko quickly dropped him.
"She's in her room. Go ahead take a peek." Riko said crossing his arms, obviously enjoying how he was scaring the hell out of Yugi. Or maybe it was because of what Yugi would see upstairs.
Yugi got up slowly and backed up never turning his back on Riko, while he never took his evil stare off of Yugi. Yugi made it up the stairs where he noticed a trail of blood. Tears came to his eyes as he followed the trail until it stopped at the bedroom next to his. He placed his hand on the door knob and twisted it open slowly. The door parted and Yugi closed his eyes. He didn't want to know what was behind the door. With the door now open he looked. His stomach automatically turned on its side and all his breath left him.
"Okasan..!" Yugi cried.
To be continued...
(this isn't too bad of a cliffy is it? ^_^) oh yeah and I know I can't spell and I have horrible grammar and I do my best and I'm sorry but I really could care less, so if it bothers you I will try and fix it when the story is complete maybe hopefully I swear REVIEW PLEASE ^_^ THANK YOU YOU'RE WELCOME!
PS I got more review for this fic then When Angels Deserve to Die! My other fic! And I'm not even half down with this one yet! ^_^ thank you all you wonderful reviewers!! KEEP UM COMING!
I don't own this please don't sue me it wont be worth it
TEN
Mother will miss you
A woman burst into the hospital room as rushed over to the bed. Riko looked unamused by her sudden appearance. Jonouchi watched as the woman kneeled next to the bed taking Yugi's hand. She looked real upset seeing the boy in the bed. Jonouchi immediately knew she was Yugi mother by her looks. She had golden blonde hair and it was in jagged sharp curls all over her head in long thin chunks. She also had big pools of amethyst for her eye color, just as bright as Yugi did. She was thin and petite and she wore casual cloths.
Riko made his way to the opposite wall directly in front of the bed then he leaned on it putting his foot up on the wall for support. He crossed his arms still and put his head down closing his eyes while he listened to the woman making a huge deal about her son who was still asleep in the bed. After a while Riko started to get annoyed. He pushed off the wall and uncrossed his arms.
"I think its time we leave." He said calmly. Ketten shook her head not wanting to leave her little boy.
"The kid is fine, lets go Ketten." Riko mumbled out between clenched teeth as he tried to keep cool. He certainly couldn't make a seen here.
"I want to stay with him!" She said still holding his hand. Riko grew angry and he wanted to beat her face in right then but he couldn't.
"Ketten I think it would be BEST if you and I left." He said emphasizing the word 'best' with anger.
She still refused. Jonouchi watched as the look on Riko's face seemed to darken. It almost scared him. Riko suddenly let out a sigh then stuffed his hands into his pockets rolling his eyes at the stubborn woman.
"Alright." He mumbled softly.
More time had past and it was now early evening. Riko once again pushed off the wall to persuade Ketten to go home. She had sat next to Yugi not wanting to go home no matter how many evil glanced she got from Riko.
"Lets go Ketten." Riko insisted as he glared at her.
Jonouchi shivered. That man really gave him the creeps. Ketten shook her head. Riko cursed the woman violently in his head. She would be VERY sorry she did this in the long run. He knew this for sure. He once again acted as if it wasn't a big deal and he moved over to the other side of the bed across from Ketten. She looked up at him trying to hold in all her fear. Riko smiled evilly. He crossed his arms and put all his weight on his left foot.
"That's fine Ketten." He said with a hint of cruelty in his voice. Keten's eyes locked onto Riko cold eyes.
"We can stay..." He began.
Riko unfolded his arms and then took a chunk of Yugi golden bangs into his fingers "...we wouldn't want anything to HAPPEN to him..now would we?" Riko glared at her. He began to twist the hair around his index finger over and over, soon he tightened his grip and tugged the hair firmly making Yugi stir in his sleep uneasily. "..That would be horrible wouldn't it?" He finished clearly making his point. Ketten was brushed with fear now. She nodded then stood up from her seat.
"We should go." She fought to keep calm in her voice. Riko smiled.
"Are you sure?" Riko said still twisting Yugi's hair around his finger 'lovingly'. She gulped at his gesture to the boy then nodded again. He released Yugi's hair from his finger then headed towards the door.
"Mother will miss you." He said with his back to the bed where Yugi slept.
He pasted Ketten slowly, eyes mocking her as he stared her down then he brushed against her in a seductive manor just before exiting the room. Ketten quickly followed. Jonouchi watched the entire seen. Then he changed his mind. Riko didn't creep him out.
Riko scared the hell out of him.
***
Yugi woke some time after. He was feeling dizzy but not so much that he couldn't handle it. He was quite confused not knowing where he was or why he was there. His eyes slid open just a bit, enough from him to see Jonouchi in front of him. He looked at him confused a little.
"Oi, Yugi, your awake! How are you feeling?" Jonouchi said happy to see his friend awake. Yugi's eyes slid shut for a moment then reopened a little. He could reel pain in his stomach but he ignored it.
"Just fine." Yugi weakly said. Jonouchi knew this was a complete and total lie. He chuckled a bit at his friend's answer.
"You really scared us there." Jonouchi said
"Gomen nasai." Yugi managed. Jonouchi shook his head.
"Don't worry about it." Jonouchi said
"Where am I?" Yugi asked quietly.
"The hospital." Jonouchi said. Yugi frowned. Riko was going to be furious with him. He didn't want to think about that now he was too mentally tired.
"Riko was here wasn't he?" Yugi said meekly.
"You're step father? Yes he was here..." Jonouchi said receiving a mental picture of Riko "...so was your mother." Jonouchi said. Yugi once again frowned. Jonouchi decided that tell Yugi that his step dad scared him was a bad idea then he decided it was getting late and he should get home.
"I'll be seeing ya Yugi." Jonouchi said. Yugi nodded weakly then smiled a bit at his friend. Jonouchi waved at him then left.
/Mou hitori no boku../ Yugi said mentally
Yami quickly appeared next to him.
"Yes Aibou? I'm here." Yami said kneeling next to him.
"Please don't leave unless you have to." Yugi said slowly then he came to a rest.
Yami's heart melted. He had never felt anything like what he felt for this boy before. He couldn't explain it. Yami stayed next to Yugi for the night, only returning to the puzzle when a nurse came in to check on Yugi, then immediately appearing when the nurse left. He didn't know who he was or what happened so long ago, but he did know that he was with this boy for a reason. He would stay by this boy's side no matter what, even if he didn't get back his memories. Then a thought popped into his mind.
Maybe it would be BEST if he didn't get them back...
***
The next morning Yugi looked refreshed. He had gained enough energy to move now. Yami returned to his puzzle as the nurse came in. She held a clip board and checked over Yugi.
"So how's about we take out that feeding tube?" The nurse said.
Yugi nodded happily looking down at it. It hurt him. He couldn't sleep completely comfortable, in fear that he might rip it out. Yugi shifted weakly in the bed getting nervous about them taking it out. The nurse got the help of a few other nurses and the doctor soon. They readied them selves to remove it. They noticed how scared Yugi had become.
"Don't worry Yugi-chan, it won't hurt." One nurse smiled at him. Yugi nodded only half way believing her.
/Mou hitori no boku!/ Yugi pleaded.
//I am here. Don't be afraid.// Yugi calmed a bit.
After they were done one nurse stayed behind to talk to Yugi.
"Do you think you can keep food down?" She asked Yugi nodded.
"Okay. I will bring you something. The doctor said only liquids until we are sure you are able to keep it down." The nurse said. Yugi sighed and snuggled into his blankets then looked up to the ceiling. The nurse left and Yami reappeared. He stayed with Yugi the rest of the night unless a nurse came in.
***
After a few days Yugi had started to get stronger. He could now get up by him self and walk around. The doctors said he might even be able to go home. Jonouchi came to see Yugi today. He was happy to see him. He sat in his bed with the puzzle around his neck as always. Jonouchi plopped down in the chair by Yugi.
"How's it going Yugi?" Jonouchi smiled see how much better his friend looked.
"Okay. The doctor might let me go home today." Yugi smiled.
"That's good." Jonouchi said Yugi became quiet. He wanted to go home, but he was afraid.
***
Later that day the doctor came in and checked over Yugi again. He seemed quite happy with Yugi's improvements.
"Well Yugi, I think I will be releasing you today." The doctor said
"Really?" Yugi smiled
"Yes let me contact your parents to pick you up." The doctor said. While he was out a nurse emerged to remove his IV. Then left quickly.
Yugi frowned. He didn't want the doctor to talk to Riko. Yugi took a long deep breath and waited. He was hoping his mother would come. Jonouchi sat back in his seat watching Yugi. He was trying to read Yugi's expressions but it was not working well. Happiness? Anxiety? Or was it concern? Jonouchi couldn't tell. Yugi's splash of emotions stopped when the doctor reappeared in the room.
"Well Yugi, you step father will be here shortly. You're cloths are in the bathroom, you may get changed." The doctor said then he left to prepare Yugi's paper work. Yugi tried to look happy though he didn't know hoe good of a job he was doing. Yugi got up and went into the bathroom and changed. He came back out and sat on the bed where Jonouchi was.
"My pops should be here shortly too. Are you going to school tomorrow?" Jonouchi said
"I think so." Yugi said. He waited for Riko nervously. He stayed calm but inside he was shaking.
//I know you're scared.//
/I can't help it. Riko is going to be very mad at me./
//Stay calm. I will not let anyone hurt you.//
/Arigatoo./
//You don't need to thank me. I will always be here to protect you.// Yugi smiled to him self then he realized Jonouchi was talking to him.
"..are you alright?" Jonouchi's voice popped in his head.
"Un. Just a little tired." Yugi said snapping back to reality.
Jonouchi look at him a little funny then suddenly they both noticed a man in the door way. Yugi nearly lost his composure. Riko stepped into the room and looked down at Yugi. His cold eyes burning holes in Yugi's mind. The doctor came in with some short paper work to fill out. Riko thanked the Doctor and filled out the papers then turned to Yugi.
"Lets go kid." He said blankly. Riko had no emotion at all. Yugi gulped and slid off the bed to leave.
"See ya tomorrow Yugi!" Jonouchi said getting ready to leave.
Yugi turned and smiled but that's all he could do since Riko was in such a hurry to leave. They got in the car, Yugi was graced with fear as he put his seat belt on. He sat uneasy as Riko pulled out away from the hospital. It seamed funny. Yugi had been next to Riko for nearly five minutes in the car and Riko had not yelled at him or anything. Riko was still emotionless. Yugi became fidgety. He began to shift around in his seat. Not once did Riko yell. Yugi got up the courage to look up at Riko. His eyes were cold as always but there was something different...something horribly different. Yugi couldn't figure it out.
Finally they pulled into the drive way and Yugi nervously unbuckled the belt and opened the door. Riko slowly moved to get out. When Yugi came around the car he seen Riko standing there waiting for him. Yugi swallowed as Riko's eyes looked him over carefully.
"Well get in the house boy!" Riko said evilly.
Yugi yelped and quickly moved to the house. Riko followed close behind him. Riko shut the door behind him and turned to Yugi.
"Where is Okasan?" Yugi asked meekly. Riko never replied only giving Yugi a cold blank look.
Yugi went to go to his room when Riko grabbed him. The sudden painful clamp down on his arm frightened him. Riko turned Yugi to face him.
"What the hell is that?!" Riko demanded taking the puzzle in his free hand.
"M-my..puzzle. Jichan gave it to me." Yugi said trying to stay calm. Riko glared at the puzzle. It looked like it was made of gold. It could be very valuable.
"That looks interesting kid, mind if I borrow it?" Riko said. Yugi's eyes went wide. His puzzle? No! His grandfather gave it to him, and more so his dark side occupied the puzzle! Yugi tried to pull away.
"No, I couldn't give it up. Jichan told me to keep it forever." Yugi said. Riko shoved him to the ground.
"Fine you little shit." Riko said calmly.
"Where is Okasan!?" Yugi whimpered.
"She is not feeling well." Riko said in the most hatful voice he could. Yugi became even more scared.
"Where is she?! I want to see her!" Yugi demanded.
"Don't raise your voice to me." Riko said with an icy stare. He then grabbed Yugi from the floor and lifted him up.
"Do you really want to see her?..." He said staring right into Yugi's eyes. His dark black orbs flared with satisfaction from the question. "..Do you absolutely WANT to see her?!" Riko said again with a mockingly calm voice. Yugi was scared. What had he done to his mother? Yugi nodded slowly. Riko quickly dropped him.
"She's in her room. Go ahead take a peek." Riko said crossing his arms, obviously enjoying how he was scaring the hell out of Yugi. Or maybe it was because of what Yugi would see upstairs.
Yugi got up slowly and backed up never turning his back on Riko, while he never took his evil stare off of Yugi. Yugi made it up the stairs where he noticed a trail of blood. Tears came to his eyes as he followed the trail until it stopped at the bedroom next to his. He placed his hand on the door knob and twisted it open slowly. The door parted and Yugi closed his eyes. He didn't want to know what was behind the door. With the door now open he looked. His stomach automatically turned on its side and all his breath left him.
"Okasan..!" Yugi cried.
To be continued...
(this isn't too bad of a cliffy is it? ^_^) oh yeah and I know I can't spell and I have horrible grammar and I do my best and I'm sorry but I really could care less, so if it bothers you I will try and fix it when the story is complete maybe hopefully I swear REVIEW PLEASE ^_^ THANK YOU YOU'RE WELCOME!