Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Part III: Now You See Me
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Disclaimer: Roses are red. Violets are blue. I don't own Yugioh! and neither do you.
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December 3rd

"Are you all right?" the child asked him, amethyst pools reflecting concern. Though he lacked the strength to help Yami up, he remained a pillar of support as the angel clambered to his feet. As soon as his head was clear, though, and his feet firmly placed on the ground, he staggered away from the boy. Pride forbid him to refuse any help.

Yami's mind raced. This kid shouldn't be able to see him. He better clear this up soon.

"Yeah, I'm fine," he forced a smile. Kids liked smiles, right? Good Lord, it had been a long time since he had been to earth. "Sorry to spook you like that kid."

The kid just grinned back and Yami felt slightly reassured.

"Well," he started to back away. "I'll be going now." Yami breathed a sigh of relief. That had been a bit awkward, but he had gotten through it.

"Are you an angel?"

Yami stopped still. Nervously, a small, forced grin on his face, he turned around. What was with this kid?

"Excuse me?" he asked.

The kid tilted his head, "Are you an angel?" Before Yami could respond. the kid just continued on with a smile, "You've gotta be an angel. You're glowing and I can see your wings. Although they are kind of hard to make out."

Later Yami would have been glad that no one had been around for he had been utterly stupefied and he looked it. What was he to say? Why wasn't his brain working?

"Um," his eyes darted, looking for something to say.

"I knew it!" the kid screeched delightedly, jumping up and down and clapping his mitten hands. Yami just stared down at the kid, bewilderedly. In a dash, the child took hold of Yami's hand and started to drag him off. Bemused, Yami followed indignantly.

"What?" he blinked and mentally cursed himself for behaving so stupidly. "What are you dong? Who are you?"

The kid just continued to drag him off. However, he did look back with such a warm smile. "My name is Yugi," he grinned. "And I'm taking you home. I've been waiting for you!"
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Grandpa was utterly relieved when he heard the ring of the bell and his grandson came through the doorway. Quickly, he stifled his relief and put on a stern face. However, he couldn't quite keep it out of his voice.

"Yugi!" he scolded. "You were just supposed to get the mail. That does not include wandering off."

Yugi simply bowed his head and took the scolding without complaint. "Yes, Grandpa," came his sullen voice. However, was it just Grandpa's imagination or did the child actually sound happy about something. He shrugged it off. The child was always such a constant sunbeam. "It won't happen again." His grandfather nodded, knowing this to be true. Yugi had always been an obedient child.

That was when Grandpa sighted something. The boy's left hand was held up a tad and looked as though it was clutching onto something. But there was nothing but air there. The old man raised an eyebrow. What was up with this?

"Yugi," he said slowly. "What are you holding up to?"

A large grin broke out onto Yugi's face. He looked as though he could almost shout and jump from joy. "It's an-" Suddenly, he stopped and glanced to his left. Then his smile became sly and his hand lost its grip. "Nothing, Grandpa."

His grandfather was obviously not so convinced. Still, who knew what went through a four-year-old's mind? Not he. Grandpa shook his head. He waved his grandson off. "Alright, move along," he shooed the boy playfully into the living area. "I've got customers to attend."

Still, the smile on the boy's face grew. "Okay, Grandpa," he nodded. With a stifled squeal, he ran off.

Grandpa just shook his head, chuckling, and walked back toward the counter.
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Yami sighed in relief. That had been close. The little brat had actually almost told that guy that here was a real life angel. Luckily, apparently he had managed to convince the kid otherwise. And it seemed that he still remained invisible to other people.

Yami glanced down at Yugi.

Invisible to all but this kid here.

He sighed.

"I like your idea," Yugi giggled as he continued to drag the now defeated angel up the stairs. "Saving you as a surprise will be fun!"

"Surprise..." Yami rolled his eyes. "Right..."

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Okay, first off I'd just like to apoligize for two things. 1) That this is so short. I've been having been having computer problems again grumblegrumble 2) That this was updated a day late. I've been having so many difficutlies with my computer that it isn't funny. sigh Anyway, that is why I've written chapter four and put it up. Hopefully, you guys will accept that as my apology. Sorry! Please continue to read and enjoy!

Reviewer Replies:

Shadow-loverOB1: I'm glad you enjoyed the story! I only hope that I can continue to keep to my schedule. Sigh. It's a lot harder than it seems. But I'll keep trying! Please keep reading and enjoying!

shady gurl: blush I certainly hope that I will live up to your expectations. I shall try my best! Two chapters are up this time. Enjoy!

Pharoah Star Yami: lol I'm so pleased you like it so much! beams Yami is always cool. Period. Hee hee. Also, I kind of agree with you about the "crud" thing, but I'm stinking with crud because I want to keep this a PG rating (if you catch my drift). ahem Yugi is always cute. Period. Hee hee. (Hint: In case you can't tell, I really like them both. Btw, it is never too late to get into the X-mas spirit. I'm only glad that I could help it along! Please continue to enjoy the next chapters! Hee hee.

Yana 5: nods enthusiatistically Yes, Yugi is very, very, very, very cute indeed! He is so lovable inside and out! That's part of why we love him so much. lol Also, I'm thinking another thing I could do for slash lovers. So don't worry. You won't be overlooked. Please continue to enjoy!

Zekintha: I love your name! So very interesting! I'm sorry FFN was giving you such a hard time. But I'm glad that you persisted on giiving me a review! smiles I'm so very flattered! blushes I'm also incredibly pleased that you're so fond of my idea. Hee hee! Ano, perhaps I did make Grandpa a little nice, but I kind of like him like this. Also, I don't plan to let you all down with what will happen next. So please sit tight and enjoy the rest!

Kit-Kat: Good lord.... who let you get internet acess? This can't be good. We're all doomed, I tell ya! DOOMED!!! (btw, I am laughing during all this) I think you might have scared some people off with your review, but I'm glad that you've added your input. It was... interesting to say the least. Oh! By the way... I ALSO KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!!! AND I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE!!! SO THERE!! Bmwahahahahahahahahahah!!! Be afraid. Be very afraid!!! Hee heee... (P.S.: I love your Jingle Bell song. Very cute.)