Amethyst Silence ON HIATUS

by Rasenramen

Yugi is a tall shy boy who never talked. He could only talk through his paintings, his way of showing people why he did in his life. Until one day a strange puzzle and spirit entered his life, managing to coax Yugi to speak. Why has this happened? Why now? Yugi wonders if there's more he can do with his life besides painting. (More about the past then painting at this point.)

16. Chapter 16

Disclaimer. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! It belongs to Kazuki Takahashi and crew.
Jonouchi's POV

Jonouchi tossed and turned fitfully in his sleep, a grimace planted on his face. He was having a nightmare, and it was terrifying him.

Bakura stood before him, arms wide and dripping with blood. His head was thrown back and bloodcurdling laughter echoed around him. Screams tore through the air, and Bakura froze. His eyes went wide with horror as the screams intensified.

The sound of marching filled the air, and golden blood started creeping on the ground, spreading everywhere. Bakura screamed, holding his ears. "No! Stop!" He pleaded.

Jonouchi could only stare, mouth agape, as the images played over and over. A panicked voice sounded over the din of screaming. "Jonouchi! Jonouchi! Wake up! Please!" Hands took him by his shoulders and shook him roughly.

Jonouchi's eyes snapped open, and he sat up quickly, panting. In the darkness, he could make out a figure. He squinted, and recognized the form of his friend, Honda.

Jonouchi grabbed Honda's arm, relief plastered on his face as sweat rolled down his forehead. "Hey man..." Honda mumbled, giving Jonouchi a nod of reassurance. After Jonouchi calmed down, he could see another figure beside Honda. "Hello?" He whispered.

The figure spoke. "Don't worry it's just me. Anzu."

Jonouchi relaxed. "What time is it?"

Honda took out his phone and turned it on, blinding Jonouchi. "It's 6:30 in the morning." He put the phone away, darkness enclosing them once more.

Jonouchi frowned. He let go of Honda's arm, who winced, as the blonde had been holding it rather tightly. "How did you guys get in here so early?"

Anzu sighed. She nudged Honda, who chuckled. "This lug didn't leave the nurses much choice."

Honda laughed. "This lug needed to see his best friend and no nurse or doctor was gonna stop me." Jonouchi smiled. "Figures." They all laughed quietly.

The blonde crumpled the sheets with a fist, thinking back to his dream. "Thanks for waking me up. I don't think I could have handled anymore of what I was seeing."

Honda narrowed his eyes in concern. "What did you dream about?"

Jonouchi shuddered and shook his head. Anzu patted his shoulder. "It's okay. You don't have to tell us." Jonouchi smiled, then looked around. "Where's Yugi and Bakura?"

Honda stiffened. "Well, Yugi's probably sleeping or helping his Grandpa with the shop and Bakura went into hiding. We called his house to check up on him, the poor guy's traumatized...and nobody answered. Either he doesn't want to answer the phone or he ran away."

Jonouchi lay back down, sighing. "I see."

The was a knock on the door, and Honda and Anzu glanced at each other. Honda waved to Jonouchi as Anzu opened the door, light from the hallway flooding the room. "Got to go. See ya."

Jonouchi answered with a snore. Honda smiled and left, closing the door behind him.

End Of Chapter Sixteen