Chapter 24

When The Cradle Falls

Yugi smiled as Joey held him close. "Well I guess you had quite an adventure." Tristan said softly and gently rubbed Yugi's back. Yugi nodded as he closed his eyes. Mike chuckled.

"Well I guess the little guy is tuckered out. I'll see you later. Tell Yami to hurry up and get better." Joey smiled and waved to Mike.

"Will do."

"I guess we better let Yugi take a little nap before we do anything else." Joey smiled and nodded.

"I guess so." Joey carried the tired boy to the bunks in the back and laid Yugi down on his bunk. He pulled up the light sheet over the boy, leaving the heavy one at the other end of the bed not wanting Yugi to get hot. He leaned over and kissed the child forehead. "Sleep well Yug." He whispered gently and got up and left. Tristan and Joey cleaned up a little in there office. "I'm not surprised dat he's tired." Joey said stifling a yawn. Tristan smiled and nodded. Tristan and Joey talked for a while on what they were planning on doing next.

"Joseph! Come here for a second." The chief called to Joey.

"Yes sir?" Joey asked as he walked into the room.

"This whole court stuff with the boy of Yami. Has it been settled?" Joey shook his head.

"'fraid not sir." The chief cocked an eye brow.

"Do you want me to talk to the courts?"

"Could you?" The chief smiled and nodded.

"Of course. It's the least I can do for Yami." Joey smiled and thanked him before leaving the room.

"The chief said he'd settle the court date and stuff for Yami." Tristan nodded while cleaning a spot on the carpet smothered in fertilizer from one of their shoes.

"Good."

Yugi slowly opened his eyes. It had been about an hour since he was brought to Joey's bunk. There was a man also resting in the bed next to his. He was reading a magazine and listening to a CD player. The small boy looked around the room realizing he didn't know where he was or where his uncles were. Climbing off the bed he walked over to the man. Tugging on his sleeve the boy waited patiently until the man paid attention to him. The man smiled and pulled off his head phones.

"Well hello there. Finally wake up?" Yugi smiled slightly.

"Yeah. I don't know where I am." The small boy said softly. "Can you help me?" The huge man smiled and nodded.

"Of course. You want to find Joey I presume since you were sleeping in his bed?" Yugi nodded. The man smiled and took the boy's tiny hand and led him through the halls. Standing outside a door he knocked and waited for a replay. Tristan opened the door and Yugi smiled.

"Hi!" Yugi shouted. Tristan smiled.

"Well look who's up. Are you all rested up?" The man chuckled as the boy nodded vigorously.

"Thank you!" Yugi giggled and hugged the man's leg then ran into the room, past Tristan.

"Little ball of energy isn't he?" The man chuckled. Tristan smiled and nodded.

"Yep. I'll see you later Steve."

"Bye." Steve waved and made his way back to the bunks. Clasping his hands together Tristan turned around and smiled at the sight. Yugi was tip toeing over to the sleeping blond. The brown haired man just watched amused. Yugi's little hand wondered up and poked Joey's cheek. When Joey didn't wake Yugi smiled and stepped back a couple of steps. Then charged forward and jumped right on the man's stomach. Tristan bursted out laughing at Joey's expression.

"OMPH!" Joey breathed as all the air rushed out of his lungs. Yugi just continued to sit on the man's stomach and cocked his head to the side as he watched the other man laugh. "Man Yug. You could have just poked me or somin'." Yugi just smiled innocently.

"I did."

"Oh...urm...then-" Joey cut himself off as he tackled the boy to the ground. The child squealed in surprised as they both feel to the floor. The boy's giggles filled the air as Joey tickled the defenseless child below him. "Give up?" Yugi giggled as Joey tickled his tiny exposed feet.

"No-o fai-r!" The boy laughed. "St-stop!" Tristan rescued the boy and dragged him away from Joey. Joey just grinned from ear to ear as he sat on the floor. A soft ringing was heard from a distance. The blonde was the first to the door.

"Ice CREEEAM!" He shouted as he ran back and grabbed Tristan's sleeve and dragged him outside, who was carrying Yugi. The boy relaxed on the strong arms as he watched Joey drag them outside. Tristan sat Yugi on the ground when Joey let go. "Wait! I want dat ice creamy delectable delight!" The brown haired man bursted out laughing as he watched one of his best friends chase the ice cream truck. The ice cream man stopped and pulled over after Joey had caught up. "Yes!" Joey cheered. "Yug! Tris! What do you want!" Joey shouted. After ordering the ice cream they happily ate it under the tree in the front of the station and admired their work of art, the flowers. They laid there until the sun set.

"Tonight is a great night to go star gazing." Tristan murmured as he looked up at the shining stars.

"Hey! Dat's a great idea Tris." Joey shouted as he sat up. "Remember dat old telescope we have in da back of da closet? It's still in its box. I'm sure it's still good. We can have a camp out in the back of da station." Before Tristan had any room for argument Joey raced up and ran inside. Tristan smiled and picked up Yugi and too followed the blond inside.

"We get to go camping?" Yugi asked. He was sitting on Joey's desk swaying his legs and watched as the men got stuff out.

"Yep! I got an old tent. Enough to fit 5 people. We can use dat." Yugi smiled and nodded as he continued to watch them. After the gang got everything set up the headed outside. The boy watched curiously as they put up the tent.

"You're good at that." Yugi said walking over to get a closer look at the navy blue tent.

"Yep! We use to go on camping trips a lot. Joey, your dad, and me." Yugi smiled and nodded.

"Alright! Time to get ta dat star gazing!" Joey shouted as he sat up the telescope.

"Wow." Yugi muttered as he looked through it and saw the stars up close. "I never noticed how bright and pretty they are." The men smiled and nodded. They started to make out constellations and show them to the boy.

"Alright time for bed!" Tristan shouted.

"Aww..." Yugi groaned. "I want to look at the stars more."

"Ya. We want to look at da stars more." Joey complained along with the boy giving his best puppy dog eyes. Fluttering his eye lashes he stuck out his lower lip.

"Joey that's just pathetic." Tristan sighed. "Fine." Joey cheered and pumped his fist in the air. "But you need to go to sleep soon. Tomorrow we'll go see how Yami's doing ok?" They nodded and smiled when Tristan went into the tent. After a half a hour Joey and Yugi both entered the tent and laid down on the sleeping bags.

"Good night Joey." Yugi said softly as he snuggled into the bag.

"Night Yug." They bother drifted off to sleep.

Some one lurked in the bushes and smirked as the lantern in the tent went out.

"Soon." He muttered softly to himself. After waiting another hour he struck leaving nothing disturbed in his wake.

The sun gently rose in the sky. Glazing the sky into a soft yellowish orange.

"Joey." Shuffling was heard. "Joey! Yugi's gone!"

He-he I'm soo evil!

Sorry about the mix up when I put the last chappie on. Hoped you liked this chappie.

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spidy007
They aren't really together yet but everyone likes the way they get along so later on they might get married hint hint Besides I think they're cute together!

michelaski
Thanx I'll have 2 check it out.

Sami Ryou's Hikari
Luved the poem it matched the chappie well!

Nightfall2525
yeah but little kids just do that. Besides Yugi did eat before he left and I assume that includs a drink

DarkRose123
yes the guards let yugi go.

PhantomAlchemist
Lol I guess they should move into the hospital Yeah I'd like it if they were one big happy family :D

xoxoanime-matchmakerxoxo
I mean they take criminals there when they break the law. There are cells in the back but some wait in the front on a seat (that should be with a cop) and wait to be signed in and crap before the go to the holding cells. That's what I saw on TV any way. If I'm wrong blame it on TV!

MENDY

That a good idea if I don't keep starting other stories.

Chetra-card
Yeah I'm planning them on getting closer. Thank you 4 the ideas! I'll keep them in mind. :D

angelajean
Luv the ideas: )