Hannah: "See, wasn't that a quick update? Anyways, my depression is increasing as each chapter is getting closer to the end of the fic. Just two more chapters… Sniffle… My baby… Anyways, Bakura?"

Bakura: "If Hannah owned Yu-Gi-Oh, Osama bin Laden would be married Britney Spears.

Hannah: blink blink

Chapter Twenty-two

-Seto had been pacing for a whole hour and he still didn't know how Joey was doing. He had rushed Joey home and called the family doctor, who, of coarse, was the one of the best doctors in the country. Seto had wanted to stay in the room with Joey, but the stupid doctor had kicked him out. Seto was just cursing to himself, when he looked up to see the coming out of Joey's room. Seto practically tripped over his feet rushing over to the doctor. They both just stood there for a minute before Seto practically yelled at him.

"WELL?!!!"

The doctor told him he had the results. He looked sadly up at Seto.

"Mr. Wheeler has three broken ribs, a punctured kidney, a collapsed lung, a broken arm, cracked spine, and a serious lack of blood. He also has a lot in ripped anal tissue and scarring. He is in critical condition right now. And Mr. Kaiba… I am sorry to say that the young boy might not last the night."

Kaiba sighed and slumped down in the chair, head in his hands.

-Three hours after the doctor had left, Seto was still sitting in the chair, soaking in his remorse. He finally got up and walked to Joey's room. He felt a tear drip down his cheek as the saw Joey broken, bloody, and hooked up to as many tubes as there are people. Seto sat down next to the sleeping boy and pushed the blonde hair out of Joey's eyes.

"Joey… Please survive… Please. I love you too."

Seto laid his head on Joey's chest and cried himself to sleep, his heart waiting for the questionable answer soon to come when Apollo drives his flaming chariot across the sky, bringing the truths into the new day.

-When Seto woke the next morning, he felt someone stroking his hair and humming. Seto shot straight up and found himself looking into soft, honey eyes. Seto flung himself at Joey.

"Your ok! I was so worried! The doctor said that you might not last the-"

Seto was silenced as Joey's finger pressed to his lips.

"It's ok Seto… I'll be ok. Did you sit here with me all night?"

Seto nodded.

"I had to make sure you'd be ok. I am so sorry Joey! I feel so horrible… I didn't trust you and-"

"It's ok Seto. I forgive you."

Seto grinned and held Joey to him. They sat like that for a while, enjoying each other's company until Seto heard a mysterious and loud grumble. Seto looked at Joey to find him blushing.

"I haven't had anything to eat in four days…"

Seto nearly smacked himself.

"I will make you anything! Anything your heart desires."

Then, before Joey could answer, Seto sped off to the kitchens. Fifteen minutes later, he came back holding a tray with a plate of pancakes, bacon, toast, and orange slices, a mug of hot chocolate, and a vase with flowers in it. Joey smiled at the beautiful arrangement of food. Seto set the tray on Joey's lap. Joey gave Seto a big smile before chomping down the food.

After he was done eating, Seto and Joey laid there together. They talked about everything; Joey's childhood, Seto's childhood, Joey's sister, Seto's brother. When the topic of Seto's father came up, he began scratching unconsciously on his wrist. Joey frowned and pulled Seto's hand away. Seto then realized what he had been doing and cursed to himself. Joey looked confused. Seto sighed and decided he would tell Joey. He had never told anyone before, not even Mokuba. Seto took off his white company trench coat uncuffed his metal wristbands. He rolled up his sleeves and shoved his arm in front of Joey. Joey's eyes widened as he stared at hundreds of scars littering Seto's arm and wrist. He tentatively reached out and ran his hand over Seto's arm. He felt each bump, reach raise. He picked up Seto's arm and brought it to his lips and kissed it gently. Seto looked at Joey amazed. He expected a reaction more along the lines of Joey being disgusted and leaving him… Not this… Joey saw Seto's confusion and rolled up his own sleeve. Seto eyes ran over a scarred arm. Just like his… Seto looked up at Joey and he nodded. Joey did it too… He wasn't alone. Joey smiled and pulled Seto towards him.

They lay like that for hours just enjoying each other's company. Suddenly, the door swung open and Mokuba dashed in. He jumped next to Joey on the bed. Joey ruffled Mokuba's hair and they all laughed. They all had a long ways to go… But Seto wanted Joey in his life forever. Joey and Mokuba were the only ones that he wanted. And they would be together… Forever…

Hannah: That was the second to last chapter. Just one more and I'm done… See you one more time!