Disclaimer: Okay, everyone here class? Yes? Good. Now let us proceed. I will now write down some notes on the board. - scribble, scribble- and you, random person in the first row, read them out loud to me. RPITFR: "Remo Con is completely broke and living no where near Japan. She owns more books then necessary, but nothing pertaining to Yu-Gi-Oh. She merely borrows them to toy with them and cause them all misery." -glare- "I mean, make them all completely happy." Better.
Ooh, and now we've got some pretty Michelle Branch songs, this time from her c.d. Hotel Paper. So class, what does this mean? Class: You're a hopeless loser with no potential who has to rely on songs from other people to make her chapter longer? (glares) Class: That you're a lovely person, who's just a tad bit lazy sometimes. Me: Better…
CHAPTER 3: Create the Characters
"Left?" Joey inquired, staring in disbelief. "As in, he just took off?" Solomon smiled bitterly.
"Yes, Joseph, that's exactly was it means." It was inconceivable, completely impossible; there was no way on earth that Yami would ever leave his hikari. That would be like if all of a sudden Good Charlotte (1) gave up punk rock for Christian. It just wouldn't work.
But here was the man who had raised Yugi telling him that it was true. Yami was gone…which left only one thing to say.
"Why?" Solomon looked startled. "Why did he leave I mean." It was a fair question, Joey thought. Next to Yugi, Yami was his best friend and he didn't want either of them hurt, and he didn't want to think badly of either as well. So he had to think there was a reason behind Yami's disappearance, because there had to be, it was simple as that.
"I don't know, Joseph," the old man sighed. "I wish I did. To be honest, I'm not sure if Yugi knows, but if he does he hasn't told me."
"Can I talk to him?" Joey persisted.
"No, Joseph, why don't you just go home? Yugi will talk to you when he's ready," Solomon said firmly. And with that final statement he closed the game shop door, and this time Joey let him.
Numbly, Joey turned and walked down the street, his mind reeling and his body moving on auto-pilot. Lets review for the day, shall we? His mind was saying. First you run into a guy who wants you to go to Boston next year to study art. But that would make you too far away from Seto, not to mention your friends. Second you were late to meet Seto but he didn't care, but then there was a loser waiter and you left the restaurant to only seconds later have Seto rush away because someone had broke into Kaiba Corp. Again. Third, you tried to visit Yugi only to find out Yami had left. Having a good day? I think not. Can't wait to find out what happens next.
"Next," Joey whispered out the lingering word. But the unpleasant after taste stuck to every taste bud. What would happen next? He'd thought after getting Seto everything in life would seem simple. Ha, it sucked to be wrong. Oh well. He glanced down at his watch. It was almost 5. Had he really been at the game shop that long? Ah, well, he might as well head over to Seto's house. Perhaps then the day would make more sense.
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Yugi lay on his bed, his face pale and hair limp. The area around his eyes was red and there were streaks going down his face from all the tears he had cried. The blinds were closed on his window and it caused a sort of gloomy almost darkness to blanket the room. All the mirrors were covered up and all the pictures were face down. The closets were shut and the door was locked. He had completely withdrawn himself from everyone and everything because he was afraid that somewhere he would be reminded of Yami.
Why had he left? Not even a note, not even a goodbye, and not even a hint of unhappiness or restlessness or dissatisfaction. If had had been any of those things, why hadn't he told Yugi? They were partners, they were soul mates, they were friends, Yugi would have understood. If Yami had needed something he could have just said so.
Why had he left?
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"Tell everyone to go home," Seto instructed his secretary as he stepped into the taxi. "Make sure no one is left here and make doubly sure that every lock is locked, every blinks, curtain and door is closed. I want a completely shutdown of Kaiba Corp. for the next day until I can figure out whatever just happened.
"This is an extremely dangerous situation. She did not make her intent clear, nor did she seem the type to give up. In fact she told me she'd be back, and I don't want anyone here to be in danger. Make sure they take care once home. Call me if anything happens." His secretary nodded. Since off the top floor her nerves had all but disappeared and she was ready to take charge and do what Seto had told her too. Seto was frankly amazed that the timid creature who had had trouble telling him anything over the phone was the same person who was about to go take charge of the entire building. But hey, he had always been an astonishingly good at picking people would had hidden strength or whatever. One of the many reasons Kaiba Corp. was the leading gaming company in Japan.
As he got into the taxi he felt almost relaxed, knowing that for once he didn't have to take care of anything.
But then the sight of those read eyes came back and the feel of her just behind him. Seto almost shuddered but stopped himself just in time. Who was she? She had said something, something about coming back to make him keep his word. But what could he have said to her if he didn't even recognize her?
Dammit, this was beginning to bother him, and at the same time seriously worry him. To what lengths was this creature willing to go to get whatever it was she wanted? Would she harm Joey? Or Mokuba? He had to get home.
"Can you go any faster?" he ground out at the driver.
"Only if you want me to get a speeding ticket," the driver shot back. Seto honestly didn't care if the man did, but if the police stopped them it would only delay his getting home further so he sat back and closed his eyes, trying to calm down. The situation was out of his control. He just had to relax….
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"Well, pharaoh, Seto darling doesn't remember me, what do you think of that?" Yami's eyes opened wide in fear as he saw her take a knife out from a sheath hidden in her boot. He lay bound and gagged, unable to escape the corner she had put him in. The ground was covered in filth and unpleasant odors wafted up to his nose, but he knew there were more important things to worry about. Like staying alive for instance.
She took a step forward. Out from a crack in the wall near Yami's feet came a big, fat rat. It squeaked and ran across the floor, darting between her legs and going through the door, which Yami knew she had left open to taunt him.
"I was so hurt. How could he forget me?" she continued, taking another step. "Me! The person he is destined to be with!" Yami's fear increased as he saw a hysterical flash in her eyes, doubled by the seed of genuine insanity that was growing with every passing day.
"Well, pharaoh," she whispered, her voice chilling, scaring Yami to a level he hadn't thought he could feel. "It will soon be fixed. He will be mine." And within a second she was looming over him, knife raised…
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I was listening to Good Charlotte when I wrote this.Next Chapter: Write the first draft
"Joey?" Seto called. "Mokuba? Is anybody home?! Please, answer me!" Mokuba appeared at the top of the staircase.
"What's wrong, big bro?" Mokuba asked.
"Is Joey here?" Seto demanded.
"No, not yet."
"Oh no," Seto whispered.
And now to answer the best reviewers in the world: Thanks you all so much! I appreciate your response so much! And now I'll apologize again for not updating sooner, but hey, better later than never. In any case, I don't know if I'll update next week or not. It might end up being closer to two weeks. Sorry! But every feel proud of me, yesterday I learned ballroom dancing (which is why I didn't update yesterday like I meant too).
Shin Mao: No! No! Please don't get confused! I hope this wasn't bad! Confusion is bad! -sobs-
Chika of the high Mts: To clear it up, he was on the ground because he was sort of frozen it terror. Like yousaid, she was majorly freaky. And he is going to Joey! Don't worry! And, as you have now found out, I wouldn't call it leaving….
solarsenshi: Not, not Kisara (never heard of her, had to ask my sister) and school work? Before fanfiction? I'll be ignoring that…
Mokuba's Official Glomper: Boys, boys, just have a threesome! Joey/Seth/Seto: NO! Remo: Being difficult…anyway, gladyou liked the chapter. Haha, was she really creepy? Awesome, that's what I was going for! Yay! Hope you liked this chapter.
Lady Shinigami: Haha, ego stroking is fun (I agree) but as for the whole updating thing, how about this? If you really wanna find out, you keep reviewing and I'll update as fast as I can! (I'm beginning to really like this story)
Time-Again: a movie? (dreams) Announcer: Coming soon to theater….the heartbreaking tale of two lovers who think that their life is perfect…only to get a rude awakening when a mysterious stranger comes and…(coughs) well, anyway, thanks again for reviewing, glad you liked my story!
Misori Chan: it pained me to write that scene. Hehe, anyway, glad your still reading! (and if really do strangle her, it would be so much better for all the characters!)
Repmet: You think my story is good (completely bowled over) wow…although I know what you mean, it is hard to find the perfect story (just not so sure mines any good at all) and thanks! I love people having my on their author alerts (personally I've got over 200…but hey, I like to read) anyway, hope you liked this chapter!
Lostlover1: Yay! You reviewed! I was so lonesome (sniffle) anyway, fluff scenes will be coming soon (I'll post your name in big letter before them, okay? -lol-) Anyway, I dunno about you, but I think Yami's got a good enough reason…
Smoocher of Evil: THANKS! Updating, soon enough I hope! And hope you liked it!
Ayamari: I'm updating- sorry I didn't update sooner- but I updated!
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