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Kanatasha: WOW! I can't believe my sequal to FEAR OF NO LOVE is already a hit! Tanka-tanka a hundred times over for all the reviews! Anzu/Téa torture dolls for everyone! Now you can torture Anzu/Téa wherever you go!
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DISCLAIMER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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CONQUERING LOVE WHEN LOVE IS NOT WANTED
Chapter Two
{........} Bakura
[........] Ryou
Why is this happening?!?
Yugi thought to himself silently as he and Joey waited in the hospital waiting room for any news on Yugi's grandfather. The reception at the desk had sadly informed them that Mr. Suroroku Mutou had been admited into surgery. That was nearly three hours ago. A question began nagging at Yugi until he decided to come out and ask Joey about it.
"Joey, how did you know my grandfather was here? And why didn't the doctor just call me?"
Joey, who had been impatiently pacing the room, stopped dead in his tracks.
"I was here cause of Serenity."
He finally replied, turning around to face Yugi.
"Sis has gotta come here for her monthly checkups on her eyes. Well as I was waiting for da doctor to finnish with da checkup, when da hospital suddenly interrupted into chaos. I checked it out and found your gramps. Doc said he'd lost his I.D. so dey didn't know who he was. And dey didn't call ya cause I told dem not to. I told dem I'd tell ya."
"Oh...........thanks........."
"No prob. bud"
Silence surrounded the two friends as the stood, facing one another. A faint smile on each of their lips. Looking over at the clock, Yugi sighed unhappily, and slumped down into his chair.
"Don't worry Yuge! Your gramps will be fine! Dat old man's a fighter! I mean look what he went through with dat creep Pegasus!"
Feeling somewhat more calm and better, Yugi looked up and smiled. Just as he was about to say 'thank you' the door opened. Both friends quickly looked over to notice a tired, worn out doctor wearing a bloody surgical gown and mask.
"Which of you is Yugi Mutou?"
"I am."
Yugi replied meekly as he stood up. Starring down at him, the doctor smiled sympathetically.
"I'm sorry what happened to your grandfather."
"Is he alright? Can I go see him?!?"
Rubbing his fingers through his hair, the doctor sighed trying to think of the best reply.
What am I thinking? There is no best reply in this situation. I'll just have to tell this kid straight on.
"Well? Can I?"
Yugi replied impatiently.
"I think you should sit down."
The doctor finally replied. Yugi glanced over at Joey in confusion who just shrugged and gestured that he'd do as the doctor told him. Sitting down, Yugi began to fiddle with his hands as he looked up at the doctor.
"There is no easy way to say this, so I'll just come out and say it. A piece of the wreckage pierced your grandfather's abdominal area. It barely missed his kidneys. However, blood has seep into his chest cavity, slowly filling his lungs with blood. Now we were successful in draining 98% of the blood from his lungs. But, with the 2% that is still in his lungs, your grandfather has a high risk of blood clots. If a blood clot should form in his lungs, I am sorry to say but there will be nothing we can do."
Yugi looked down at his hands, the color from his face completely drawn. Next to him he could hear Joey muttering. Swallowing hard, he shifted his eyes to look up at the doctor.
"Wh......what chance........does he have?"
"Not very good I'm afraid. There are only a 15% chance of survival in these situations. Your grandfather has been admited into ICU were doctors will be able to monitor him closely. We will try everything that we can. I'm sorry to be the one who has to inform you. Do you have any other family members that you would like to contact?"
Smiling sadly, Yugi shook his head.
"No, Grandpa is the only family that I have."
Sympathy in his eyes, the doctor silently left the room.
"Man! dat's tough!"
Joey finally replied after several minutes of akward silence. Yugi could only nod as he tried to swallow the lump that was in his throat. Wrapping an arm around his friend, Joey pulled Yugi towards him, allowing him to cry into his shoulder. And cry he did.
"Wanna see your gramps?"
Joey finally asked after Yugi's sobs were beginnning to quiet down. Slowly nodding, Yugi stood up with the help of Joey and slowly made their way to the ICU.
After finding what room Yugi's grandfather was in, Joey suggested that he'd call Ryou and let him know what had happened. Barely paying attention as Yugi starred at the door that would lead into his grandfather's room, he could only register a small nod as he opened the door and dissappeared inside. Silently wishing Yugi and his grandfather good luck, Joey turned around and began walking away.
Inside of the room, was a single bed surrounded by several machines. Yugi slowly walked up to his grandfather's bedside, not recognizing the man that layed there. Suroroku Mutou's face was pale. Sweat poured down his forehead as he struggled to breath with the help of the breathing machine attached to his face. Yugi stood there, watching as he saw his grandfather's hot breath leaving it's impression, even for only a few seconds on the mask. The tears swelled up once again in his eyes, threatening to engulf the boy once more.
"Grandpa....."
Yugi finally spoke, his voice beginning to break as he tried to choke back the tears.
"Grandpa....please wake up.......please......."
Taking the old man's hand into his own, Yugi leaned against the bed.
"Wake up!.......I need you Grandpa! Don't leave!.......Wake up!"
Burying his head into the side of the bed, Yugi could no longer contain himself as he silently wept.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
After speaking with Ryou, Joey replaced the phone on the reciever. Ryou had promised that he would be there as soon as he could. And to Joey's amazement, Bakura had also insisted on coming. Ever since the incident at the cabin, Bakura and even Marik had shown Yugi the smallest amount of sympathy. They even warded off a few bullies who had threaten to hurt Yugi. Of course, that never stopped them from pestering the tri-colored teen. In a small way, Yugi had even affect the lives of the Tomb Robber and the insane yami. Just as he's done to so many people. And when Yugi was in pain, it was as if those he's touched, the entire world was in pain.
Man, I gotta stop reading sis's stories!
Joey thought, chuckling to himself. Sitting down on the front steps of the hospital, Joey waited until Ryou and Bakura would show. He first thought about checking up on Yugi but thought better of it. Somehow he knew his friend wanted more time alone. Sighing, Joey looked up at the sky, wondering why Yugi had to go through such hardship.
Fifteen minutes later, Joey felt a rought nudge in his side. Groggy, he slowly pushed himself into a sitting position. Yawning, he peered up into the face of Bakura who was glaring down at him.
"Having a pleasant dream Wheeler?"
Bakura snarled as he folded his arms across his chest.
"Bakura?"
Letting another yawn escape, Joey stood up and stretched his limbs.
I musta fallen asleep! Wonda how long I've been out.
"Well Wheeler? Was it pleasant? Because it's obvious to me you care more about sleep then you do your own pathetic little friend!"
Joey turned and glared at Bakura. Behind Bakura, he heard a small gasp. Joey didn't have to guess to know that it was Ryou behind him. Bakura only smirked, returning the glare back at Joey. Bunching up his fist, Joey was about to take a swing at Bakura when Ryou silently stepped in between them. Placing a hand on both of their chest, Ryou applied pressure, pushing them back, away from each other.
"That's enough! This is not the time to fight!"
Bakura looked down and glared at his hikari.
How dare he interfere!
[Bakura, please. Don't.]
Ryou pleaded as he opened up the mental link that he and Bakura shared.
{Why should I do you any favors?}
[Bakura, not today. Please.]
Looking up at his yami, Ryou gave the sweetist, saddist puppy dog look that he could manage. Growling underneath his breath, Bakura reluctantly agreen not to hurt Joey. At least for now. Sighing, both relieved and exhausted, Joey led Ryou and Bakura into the hospital informing them on what they knew.
"That's tough."
Ryou stated as he subconsciencely linked his arms with Bakura. First Yugi lost Yami and now, he just might be losing his grandfater. Bakura looked over at Ryou, but made no attempt to pull away. As they neared the room, they could hear somebody crying from the other side. Reluctanly, they each glanced at each other before Joey reached up and gently knocked on the door.
The tears hadn't stopped since they had started and Yugi made no attempt to stop them. He jumped up, startled when he heard the knock from the door. Quickly regaining himself, he spoke in a soft, almost hush voice.
"Come in."
When the door didn't opened, Yugi figured they hadn't heard him. As he was about to walk over and open the door, it slowly opened. Joey peeked his head in, looking around uncertain. When he spotted Yugi, he gave him a small smile for comfort. Yugi gratefully repaid the smile. Opening the door completely, Joey stepped into the room followed by Ryou and then Bakura. Yugi was glad that Ryou was there. He felt he could get through this better if he had his friends by his side. But he was surprised to see Bakura. Bakura looked over at Yugi and simply nodded his sympathy. Yugi understood the meaning of the nod and gratefully sent a smile towards the Tomb Robber.
"How's he doin?"
Joey asked looking over to where Suroroku Mutou layed.
"Not so well."
Yugi replied his voice only above a whisper.
"I think.....I think he's getting worse."
Walking over to him, Ryou put his arms around Yugi in attempt to help ease his pain.
"Don't say such things Yugi! Your grandfather will be just fine! You'll see. He's a strong man. With still much life to live for."
Wiping the tears from his eyes, Yugi looked up at Ryou giving a small smile of gratitude. Just as he was about to thank Ryou for his kind words, a strange, mechanical sound erupted through out the room. Terrified and puzzled, all heads turned towards Suroroku Mutou's bed. The machines next to him were giving off a strange high-pitch sound. Rushing over, Joey checked the machines. He turned back to the others, his face paled.
"Someone get da doc!"
Nodding his head, Ryou rushed out of the room to find a doctor. Yugi stood frozen where he was, too afraid to move.
"Joey.....what....what's wrong?"
Again the tears had found their way down his checks. Yugi didn't think he had any tears left to shed. But here, more tears were beginning to fall. Joey looked over at his friend, his face pale, his eyes clouded and dull as the words escaped him.
"He's flat-lining!"
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Kanatasha: Hehehehehehe! Cliffe! Ohhhhh! I just love the suspense don't you?
Kayko: Another cliffe?
Kanatasha: Well, sure. I did say every chapter would end in a cliffe. Some more nerve-wrecking then the others.
Katrena: So does the old man live.
Kanatasha: Mmmmmm...perhaps......then again.....perhaps not! Everyone will just have to wait for the next chapter! And I'll only put it up if I get reviews! So, review people!
Kanatasha: WOW! I can't believe my sequal to FEAR OF NO LOVE is already a hit! Tanka-tanka a hundred times over for all the reviews! Anzu/Téa torture dolls for everyone! Now you can torture Anzu/Téa wherever you go!
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DISCLAIMER: NO OWN YU-GI-OH!
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CONQUERING LOVE WHEN LOVE IS NOT WANTED
Chapter Two
{........} Bakura
[........] Ryou
Why is this happening?!?
Yugi thought to himself silently as he and Joey waited in the hospital waiting room for any news on Yugi's grandfather. The reception at the desk had sadly informed them that Mr. Suroroku Mutou had been admited into surgery. That was nearly three hours ago. A question began nagging at Yugi until he decided to come out and ask Joey about it.
"Joey, how did you know my grandfather was here? And why didn't the doctor just call me?"
Joey, who had been impatiently pacing the room, stopped dead in his tracks.
"I was here cause of Serenity."
He finally replied, turning around to face Yugi.
"Sis has gotta come here for her monthly checkups on her eyes. Well as I was waiting for da doctor to finnish with da checkup, when da hospital suddenly interrupted into chaos. I checked it out and found your gramps. Doc said he'd lost his I.D. so dey didn't know who he was. And dey didn't call ya cause I told dem not to. I told dem I'd tell ya."
"Oh...........thanks........."
"No prob. bud"
Silence surrounded the two friends as the stood, facing one another. A faint smile on each of their lips. Looking over at the clock, Yugi sighed unhappily, and slumped down into his chair.
"Don't worry Yuge! Your gramps will be fine! Dat old man's a fighter! I mean look what he went through with dat creep Pegasus!"
Feeling somewhat more calm and better, Yugi looked up and smiled. Just as he was about to say 'thank you' the door opened. Both friends quickly looked over to notice a tired, worn out doctor wearing a bloody surgical gown and mask.
"Which of you is Yugi Mutou?"
"I am."
Yugi replied meekly as he stood up. Starring down at him, the doctor smiled sympathetically.
"I'm sorry what happened to your grandfather."
"Is he alright? Can I go see him?!?"
Rubbing his fingers through his hair, the doctor sighed trying to think of the best reply.
What am I thinking? There is no best reply in this situation. I'll just have to tell this kid straight on.
"Well? Can I?"
Yugi replied impatiently.
"I think you should sit down."
The doctor finally replied. Yugi glanced over at Joey in confusion who just shrugged and gestured that he'd do as the doctor told him. Sitting down, Yugi began to fiddle with his hands as he looked up at the doctor.
"There is no easy way to say this, so I'll just come out and say it. A piece of the wreckage pierced your grandfather's abdominal area. It barely missed his kidneys. However, blood has seep into his chest cavity, slowly filling his lungs with blood. Now we were successful in draining 98% of the blood from his lungs. But, with the 2% that is still in his lungs, your grandfather has a high risk of blood clots. If a blood clot should form in his lungs, I am sorry to say but there will be nothing we can do."
Yugi looked down at his hands, the color from his face completely drawn. Next to him he could hear Joey muttering. Swallowing hard, he shifted his eyes to look up at the doctor.
"Wh......what chance........does he have?"
"Not very good I'm afraid. There are only a 15% chance of survival in these situations. Your grandfather has been admited into ICU were doctors will be able to monitor him closely. We will try everything that we can. I'm sorry to be the one who has to inform you. Do you have any other family members that you would like to contact?"
Smiling sadly, Yugi shook his head.
"No, Grandpa is the only family that I have."
Sympathy in his eyes, the doctor silently left the room.
"Man! dat's tough!"
Joey finally replied after several minutes of akward silence. Yugi could only nod as he tried to swallow the lump that was in his throat. Wrapping an arm around his friend, Joey pulled Yugi towards him, allowing him to cry into his shoulder. And cry he did.
"Wanna see your gramps?"
Joey finally asked after Yugi's sobs were beginnning to quiet down. Slowly nodding, Yugi stood up with the help of Joey and slowly made their way to the ICU.
After finding what room Yugi's grandfather was in, Joey suggested that he'd call Ryou and let him know what had happened. Barely paying attention as Yugi starred at the door that would lead into his grandfather's room, he could only register a small nod as he opened the door and dissappeared inside. Silently wishing Yugi and his grandfather good luck, Joey turned around and began walking away.
Inside of the room, was a single bed surrounded by several machines. Yugi slowly walked up to his grandfather's bedside, not recognizing the man that layed there. Suroroku Mutou's face was pale. Sweat poured down his forehead as he struggled to breath with the help of the breathing machine attached to his face. Yugi stood there, watching as he saw his grandfather's hot breath leaving it's impression, even for only a few seconds on the mask. The tears swelled up once again in his eyes, threatening to engulf the boy once more.
"Grandpa....."
Yugi finally spoke, his voice beginning to break as he tried to choke back the tears.
"Grandpa....please wake up.......please......."
Taking the old man's hand into his own, Yugi leaned against the bed.
"Wake up!.......I need you Grandpa! Don't leave!.......Wake up!"
Burying his head into the side of the bed, Yugi could no longer contain himself as he silently wept.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
After speaking with Ryou, Joey replaced the phone on the reciever. Ryou had promised that he would be there as soon as he could. And to Joey's amazement, Bakura had also insisted on coming. Ever since the incident at the cabin, Bakura and even Marik had shown Yugi the smallest amount of sympathy. They even warded off a few bullies who had threaten to hurt Yugi. Of course, that never stopped them from pestering the tri-colored teen. In a small way, Yugi had even affect the lives of the Tomb Robber and the insane yami. Just as he's done to so many people. And when Yugi was in pain, it was as if those he's touched, the entire world was in pain.
Man, I gotta stop reading sis's stories!
Joey thought, chuckling to himself. Sitting down on the front steps of the hospital, Joey waited until Ryou and Bakura would show. He first thought about checking up on Yugi but thought better of it. Somehow he knew his friend wanted more time alone. Sighing, Joey looked up at the sky, wondering why Yugi had to go through such hardship.
Fifteen minutes later, Joey felt a rought nudge in his side. Groggy, he slowly pushed himself into a sitting position. Yawning, he peered up into the face of Bakura who was glaring down at him.
"Having a pleasant dream Wheeler?"
Bakura snarled as he folded his arms across his chest.
"Bakura?"
Letting another yawn escape, Joey stood up and stretched his limbs.
I musta fallen asleep! Wonda how long I've been out.
"Well Wheeler? Was it pleasant? Because it's obvious to me you care more about sleep then you do your own pathetic little friend!"
Joey turned and glared at Bakura. Behind Bakura, he heard a small gasp. Joey didn't have to guess to know that it was Ryou behind him. Bakura only smirked, returning the glare back at Joey. Bunching up his fist, Joey was about to take a swing at Bakura when Ryou silently stepped in between them. Placing a hand on both of their chest, Ryou applied pressure, pushing them back, away from each other.
"That's enough! This is not the time to fight!"
Bakura looked down and glared at his hikari.
How dare he interfere!
[Bakura, please. Don't.]
Ryou pleaded as he opened up the mental link that he and Bakura shared.
{Why should I do you any favors?}
[Bakura, not today. Please.]
Looking up at his yami, Ryou gave the sweetist, saddist puppy dog look that he could manage. Growling underneath his breath, Bakura reluctantly agreen not to hurt Joey. At least for now. Sighing, both relieved and exhausted, Joey led Ryou and Bakura into the hospital informing them on what they knew.
"That's tough."
Ryou stated as he subconsciencely linked his arms with Bakura. First Yugi lost Yami and now, he just might be losing his grandfater. Bakura looked over at Ryou, but made no attempt to pull away. As they neared the room, they could hear somebody crying from the other side. Reluctanly, they each glanced at each other before Joey reached up and gently knocked on the door.
The tears hadn't stopped since they had started and Yugi made no attempt to stop them. He jumped up, startled when he heard the knock from the door. Quickly regaining himself, he spoke in a soft, almost hush voice.
"Come in."
When the door didn't opened, Yugi figured they hadn't heard him. As he was about to walk over and open the door, it slowly opened. Joey peeked his head in, looking around uncertain. When he spotted Yugi, he gave him a small smile for comfort. Yugi gratefully repaid the smile. Opening the door completely, Joey stepped into the room followed by Ryou and then Bakura. Yugi was glad that Ryou was there. He felt he could get through this better if he had his friends by his side. But he was surprised to see Bakura. Bakura looked over at Yugi and simply nodded his sympathy. Yugi understood the meaning of the nod and gratefully sent a smile towards the Tomb Robber.
"How's he doin?"
Joey asked looking over to where Suroroku Mutou layed.
"Not so well."
Yugi replied his voice only above a whisper.
"I think.....I think he's getting worse."
Walking over to him, Ryou put his arms around Yugi in attempt to help ease his pain.
"Don't say such things Yugi! Your grandfather will be just fine! You'll see. He's a strong man. With still much life to live for."
Wiping the tears from his eyes, Yugi looked up at Ryou giving a small smile of gratitude. Just as he was about to thank Ryou for his kind words, a strange, mechanical sound erupted through out the room. Terrified and puzzled, all heads turned towards Suroroku Mutou's bed. The machines next to him were giving off a strange high-pitch sound. Rushing over, Joey checked the machines. He turned back to the others, his face paled.
"Someone get da doc!"
Nodding his head, Ryou rushed out of the room to find a doctor. Yugi stood frozen where he was, too afraid to move.
"Joey.....what....what's wrong?"
Again the tears had found their way down his checks. Yugi didn't think he had any tears left to shed. But here, more tears were beginning to fall. Joey looked over at his friend, his face pale, his eyes clouded and dull as the words escaped him.
"He's flat-lining!"
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Kanatasha: Hehehehehehe! Cliffe! Ohhhhh! I just love the suspense don't you?
Kayko: Another cliffe?
Kanatasha: Well, sure. I did say every chapter would end in a cliffe. Some more nerve-wrecking then the others.
Katrena: So does the old man live.
Kanatasha: Mmmmmm...perhaps......then again.....perhaps not! Everyone will just have to wait for the next chapter! And I'll only put it up if I get reviews! So, review people!