Chapter Two:
Yugi and the gang were hanging out at Burger World enjoying the day off from school. Although the Earthquake hit just outside Tokyo the trimmers that hit the city were enough to put a few buildings out of order, one being Domino High. Not that anyone was complaining of course. This gave the gang time to relax and catch up on everything that happened to them lately.
Tea: I have to admit I'm happy that this whole Battle City stuff is over.
Joey: Well that freak Yami Marik is gone that's all I'm glad about!
Yugi didn't pay too much attention to the conversation at hand. His mind was drifting off elsewhere. No one seemed to really notice, all but Joey. Placing his arm around Yugi.
Joey: Hey buddy what's up? You seem quiet today.
Jumping back into reality at Joey's touch, he turned to look up at his friend.
Yugi: It's okay. I was just thinking that everything happened so fast, with 'The Duelist Kingdom Tournament' and 'Battle City'.
Honda: Yeah, not to mention dealing with Marik and his freaky shadow realm nonsense.
Yugi: Yes. I was just thinking that we hardly had any time to really relax. I'm glad it's over now.
Joey: Yea! Now I can concentrate on becoming a great duelist!
Honda laughs and reaches across the table grabbing Joey's head in a head lock and giving him a knuckle rubbing to die for. Joey begins to yell and try to pry himself from Honda's death grip. Tea rolls her eyes.
Tea: Hey now! Relax guys! You're spilling the drinks!
Yugi can't help but laugh, he loved his friends and wouldn't trade them for anything in this world. Tea is getting even more angry and is ready for a full on scolding to both boys until they settle down in their seats and Joey pull up another unwrapped Burger and practically stuffs half of it into his mouth.
Yugi: We really couldn't have done it without Kaiba.
Joey reluctantly agrees. The gang continued their lunch and discussing everything that happened and how glad they were that everyone was safe.
Tea: Hey did you guys hear about that underground temple that the Earthquake uncovered?
Yugi: Yeah! I wish I could go and check it out but the site has been cut off, too bad.
Joey: Don't worry! How about we try to sneak in on it, they'll never notice us!
Honda: Oh great we just get outta trouble and now you wanna starts it up again? Let's leave this alone.
Later into the evening Yugi was dressed and ready for bed. He pulls over the covers and slide inside enjoying the slight coolness of the sheets. Yami Yugi appears sitting at the edge of his bed with a somber expression on his face. Yugi sits up wondering if anything is wrong.
Yami: Don't worry Yugi, I'm just thinking about my past . . . or lack thereof. There are still so many unanswered questions. I'm restless.
Yugi: I understand. It is nice to take a breather for a while, isn't it?
Yami: sighs Yes of course. You've been thru a lot because of me, no one deserves to rest more than you.
Yugi: Yami, don't think for a second that you're a burden to me. I love helping you recover your past. But yes I would like to rest for just a while. And I know you could use it as well.
Yami can't help but smile at his little partner and for some reason just looking into his eyes is enough to calm his restless spirit.
Yugi: Hey! I have an idea.
Yugi's sudden excitement jerked Yami out of his revere of his little partner.
Yami: What is it Yugi?
Yugi: Well, why don't we plan a vacation. A nice vacation with no dueling. Just relaxation and fun. After all Domino High will be closed for a few weeks for repairs and Summer holiday is almost here we'll have plenty of time for a break. How about it?
Yami: That sounds wonderful Yugi.
Yugi: Yeah and the whole gang can come . . . maybe even Kaiba.
Yami: Kaiba? Hm yes. That would be nice.
Yugi: Yeah after all he needs a vacation too.
Yami grows silent, resting his hand underneath his chin as if in deep thought.
Yugi: What is it Yami?
Yami: You know you and I are very connected to one another.
Yugi: Of course.
Yami: I feel what you feel and you can feel what I feel, there are no secrets between us.
Yugi: No of course not. I don't get where you're going with this.
Yami: Well lately I've noticed a few mixed feelings with you regarding Tea and Kaiba.
Yugi's face suddenly turns bright red and he lays down and pulls the covers half way over his face.
Yugi: I don't know what you mean, Pharaoh.
Yami: I think you do. Let me just say that I might be the reason for your confused feelings . . . just another reason why I'm over burdening your life.
Yugi was to shocked by Yami's last words to even care about his shyness. Why is the Pharaoh saying this? Shouldn't he know by now how much I want him in my life?
Yugi: Pharaoh! You are hardly a burden to me. Whatever I'm going thru with my feelings are my own fault not yours. Don't you understand how much I care about you?
Yami: You care about Tea very much do you?
Yugi is brought into shock again. Why is he doing this!
Yugi: Well . . . yes.
Yami: But lately you've grown feelings for Kaiba?
Yugi's face turned as bright as a tomato at the mention of Kaiba's name. But instead of hiding in shame he was frozen in place.
Yugi: Yes . . . I . . . have.
Yami: I could be the reason for that Yugi.
Yugi: You?
Yami: Yes, for some reason I do feel drawn to Kaiba. I can't help it. There's something about him. When I look into his eyes, they look so familiar. But then again it could be the fact that he and I battled centuries ago.
Yugi was able to calm down after hearing Yami's words. He knew how Yami felt because he also felt the same pull to Kaiba, he always had, it's the main reason why he'd always wanted Kaiba as a friend no matter what he put him thru.
Yugi: I understand. And trust me when I say, you aren't the main reason why I'm so confused about Tea and Kaiba. I admit I like them both. But which one I like more, well I can't say. Do you like Tea too?
Yami gives a slight chuckle.
Yami: I feel what you feel, little partner.
As the room became silent the small T.V. in the room became louder. Yugi had forgot to turn it off before bed. As he searched for the remote the screen flashed to the site of the temple. Yugi and the Pharaoh paused to watch.
Reporter: Yes, I'm here at the site of the Underground temple that was uncovered during the Earthquake that happened here not too long ago. Unfortunately the Temple evacuation has brought along tragedy. Dr. Jenkins, the head of the archeology team to uncover the temple has died of a sudden heart attack after uncovering a very rare but a beautiful find. A brown jewel or stone that was buried deep inside the temple ruins. He leaves behind his young granddaughter Jenny Jenkins.
Jenny is shown crying on camera.
Yugi: Wow, that's sad.
Yami: Yes, so much tragedy in the world. I feel sorry for that young lady.
Reporter: As for the Brown colored stone, it will be moved immediately to the Domino City Museum.
Yugi: Wow! I have to admit I really do want to see that stone they found.
Yami: Yes, it looks as if it would be very interesting.
Yugi shuts off the TV and pulls the covers over himself, ready to be taken over by the "Sandman". Yami disappears into his room within the puzzle.