Kimyo: Hello. Welcome to my new fic. This is sort of a parody of the movies "Ju On" and "The Grudge", but I'll probably take lots of liberties, and add lots of fun twists. Hope you like it.

Joey Wheeler: Jou, Jouno, Puppy, Mutt, Wan-Chan, It's all good.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Gi Oh, Ju On, or The Grudge.

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Chapter One: One Last Time

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The door was unlocked, and swung open easily when he tapped on it. He took a step inside, and peered through the darkness. He could see toys, newspaper, and other junk scattered everywhere. He knew no one lived here, but maybe there were squatters.

"Anyone in here?" Croquet stepped in. Moonlight streamed through the door, casting his shadow upon the floor, where it reached the stairwell.

He wished for a moment that he had not come alone, then shook his head. You fool! Don't be a coward! You're a full grown man! This is just a dusty old house!

He walked around, inspecting the rooms on the ground floor. The power had long since been cut- all he had was a flashlight. He needed to make sure the settings were appropriate for Master Pegasus's plans. Stopping by after work had seemed like a perfectly good idea in the light of day...

This is so stupid. Might as well go home-

myooow...

Croquet froze, and sweatdropped.

That's just some stray cat. However...

He abruptly burst into a full speed run and did not stop until he got outside, to his car.

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"Now that's scary."

Yugi and Anzu chuckled. Jouno growled and ripped his test paper out of Honda's hand. Honda laughed, "I didn't know it was possible to do worse when you study."

"Shaddup, ya joik. I just got stuff on my mind."

Duke peered into Jou's ear. "Funny, I don't see anything..."

Honda stood by Jou's other ear and waved- Duke waved back. He smacked them both away. "That's enough!"

A deep voice: "That's right. Don't exhaust the mutt." Kaiba smirked briefly at them before striding off in the direction of his limo.

Jouno snarled, "Kai...ba..." and was siezed by Duke and Honda in mid-pounce. He kept struggling.

"Whoa, now."

"Calm down-"

Jou roughly broke free and stood in an angry fighting stance, glaring at the retreating limo. The others stared at him, bewildered. Jou calmed down, and turned to look at his friends. Honda was massaging his wrist.

"Did I hurt you? Sorry..." He lowered his head a little.

"It's alright, Man." But he didn't sound completely at ease.

Jouno picked up his school bag, and left the group. "See you tomorrow."

"Joey!" Yugi ran and caught up with him.

Still walking, he said, "What is it, Yug'?"

"Well, I just want you to remember that if anything's wrong, you can tell us."

Jou offered him a half-hearted smile. "Thanks." He sped up and left Yugi behind.

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When he got home, a package was waiting for him. He tore open the bubble envelope and found himself holding a videocassette. Curious, he turned it on.

After a few seconds, the image of a young girl appeared. He recognized his sister immediately.

"Serenity."

Her sweet smile seemed to mask a sadness. "Hello, Big Brother. I've missed you so much. I can't believe I haven't seen you since that day..."

At her words, the memory came rushing back- their mother taking Serenity out of Jouno's life those years ago. He had tried to catch up with the car, but his little legs had simply not been fast enough.

"I was hoping I'd be able to come and visit you. I wish I could see you in person one last time-" Her voice faltered, and she looked down for a moment.

Jouno felt a sting behind his eyes. "One last time..."

She regained her composure, and smiled at him once again. "Much love, Big Brother." She waved, then disappeared in the static.

He sighed. "Damnit..."