Sorry guys for not having this chapter up at the time I suggested, but I've been so busy since my highers are coming up soon! Once again sorry for the delay and I hope you enjoy:)
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh or the song in this chapter by Shayne Ward. I realise I didn't write it but what's said is for the plot's sake…
What's My Goal?
Chapter 10
Yami stepped onto the stage behind the curtains and brushed down his outfit. He let out a sigh when he grabbed the microphone from on top of the black piano. Yami looked around for George and the backing singers.
"Where the fuck are they??" he muttered under his breath as he paced the stage, occasionally smiling at the stage crew setting up equipment. He breathed a sigh of relief when the late group entered the stage, the background singers all dressed in matching white outfits. Behind the line of singers came Mai who was talking to George. At that point she waved to him frantically and began walking towards him, swinging her handbag as she came.
"God Yami! It's been a while!" she squealed, giving him a huge hug. Yami blinked before he hugged her back.
"Erm… yeah. It's good to see you as well Mai…" they both parted, "…listen…Thanks fro doing this, I really…"
"Nah… don't mention it! You do everything to please us all so its about time someone returned the favour," said Mai, cutting Yami off, who gave a half hearted smile before she continued.
"So how's the gang doing hmmm? How's Joey, Tristan, Tea and…" she paused and gave a sly smile, "…Yugi??..." Yami's heart sank at the sound of Yugi's name and lowered his head slightly. "Ryou told me that you two had fallen out…" Yami sighed, attempting to hide his anger.
"He did eh??" he replied through gritted teeth. Mr Adam's voice sounded over the speakers.
"Well our band is moments away from playing the final song of this evening. When they are ready, we'll first of all hear from band leader Yami Atem…" there were more claps from the audience, "Er… I see that I don't need to ask you to give a round of applause… but any way give it up for Yami!!" Yami turned round to look at Mai and smiled.
"Well that's my call. Just make sure that everything is set to go as soon as the curtains open." Mai nodded. Before Yami walked out in front of the curtains, Mai called to him,
"Hey Yami…" he turned round again, "…whatever has happened between you and Yugi… don't let it drag on…" And then she left to tend to her singers. Yami sighed
'As if he'll ever forgive me…' He walked out onto the stage, the bright lights dazzling his eyes. The crowd roared and cheered as he stood centre stage, holding his mic. He gave a handsome grin and waved to his fans,
"Thank you! Thank you!" he laughed, as the cheering died down. Mr Adams came up onto the stage to stand next to Yami.
"Well well…" he said, "The first timers actually came up on top!! Well done!" smiled Mr Adams', shaking Yami's hand once again as the crowd cheered. "So tell us Yami, is it true you wrote the song you're singing tonight?"
"As a matter of fact it is true. I did write it. It's a special song…" he turned his head to look at Mr Adams, who nodded his head to encourage him to say more. Yami took a breath and continued…
"…I wrote this… for someone who's always in my heart and is the most special person in my life," he paused, "…who I've lost forever because of my mistakes…" There were sighs and 'awwwws' coming from the audience…
Yugi and the gang sat at the furthest away table, watching Yami. Yugi held his hand over his mouth to prevent over excited feelings bursting out. Ryou placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled. Yugi returned a slight smile, before turning back to watch Yami.
"I wrote this… since it describes all the thoughts and feelings which have been running through my mind for so long. However… the love of my life isn't here and wont be able to hear my feelings…" Yugi looked about him as he attempted to hide the tears building up in his eyes. Tea glanced at him and noticed a glint of a tear on Yugi's cheek.
"…Yugi…" but she stopped as Yami began to talk again.
"…I just want to make everything right again…" he walked to the left hand side of the stage, "…and That's My Goal…" Yami nodded offstage and the curtains began to open. Yugi sat up in his seat to watch his Yami.
'I'm always here for you Yami… and I want everything right too…' Yugi said to himself, before joining in with the clapping of the audience as the piano began to play. A spotlight shone on Yami, which made parts of his white suit sparkle. Standing in the background were eight background singers, who were also dressed in white and Jason sat still at the drum kit. Even though there were so many people on stage, Yugi couldn't take his eyes off of Yami, who looked even more handsome than ever dressed in his smart yet casual suit. His heart fluttered as Yami raised his head in preparation to start singing.
The bright spot light shone down on Yami, who grinned to himself as he raised his head to look at the crowd.
'This is for you Yugi …' he breathed to himself, before he started to sing. Everything he had been dreaming of, his visions of becoming a star were finally coming true. It all seemed perfect, but his heart felt empty and lonely without love… hi love for Yugi.
'Hmmm…Yeah-eh-eh…
You know where I come from, you know my story
You know I'm standing here…tonight
Please don't go, don't leave in a hurry
I'm here to make it clear… make it right'
Yami thought back to the night of the argument, how he had shocked Yugi with his hurtful words… and how he couldn't control his anger and foolishness. He closed his eyes…
'Well I know I've acted foolish,
But I promise you no more
I've finally found that something…Worth reaching for…'
Yugi sighed as he remembered the argument but then smiled. Yami was really sorry… and wanted to make things normal again. Ryou watched Yugi smiling and sighed happily to himself. On stage, Yami walked to centre stage and gazed out ot the audience.
'I'm not her to say I'm sorry
I'm not here to lie to you
I'm here to say I'm ready… That I've finally thought it through…' Jason began to play a gentle beat on the drums while the backing singers swayed to the beat of the music
'I'm not here to let your love go,
I'm not giving up…Ohhhh no…
I'm here to win your heart and soul…'
Yami lowered his head sadly,
'That's My Goal…"
Yami walked over to the shiny black piano and leant on it casually with his elbow and smiled out to the audience. Meanwhile, Yugi had stood up in front of the table and the gang was attempting to hold him back.
"Yugi! You-can-speak- to-Yami-afterwards!!!" breathed Ryou. Yugi scowled,
"NOOOOO! THIS CANT WAIT! I need to get to him… I need to tell him that I really do LOVE HIM!!" he huffed, as Joey and Tristan lunged over the table to restrain his flailing arms. Several people were staring at the situation before them. Tea gave an embarrassed smile before going back her duty of calming Yugi down.
'Please don't go, you know that I need you
I cant breath without you, live without you,
Be without you…"
Yami clutched his heart with one hand and closed his eyes…
'Well I know I've acted foolish
But I promise you no more… no-oo-oo mo-re…
I'm not here to say I'm sorry
I'm not here to lie to you…'
Yami sat down on the edge of the stage, clutching the microphone with his two hands.
'I'm here to say I'm ready
That I've finally thought it through
I'm not here to let your love go… I'm not giving up oh nooo…'
Yami gazed up to the bright spotlights as he got up and walked back to centre stage.
'I'm here to win your heart and soul…
That's my goal…'
The backing singers began to join in, creating beautiful harmonies for Yami's main vocals. He smiled and sighed to himself at the beautiful sound and this beauty reminded him of the time when he and Yugi used to sing together. They sat on the edge of hi bed, creating melodies to sing and would always end up laughing and joking by the end of it. The thought brought a happy but sad tear to his eye and made him more determined to finish his song. Not just for his band but a distant love message to Yugi. In the audience Yugi finally broke free of his friends' grasp and ran quickly into the crowd. Tea stood up to chase after him but Ryou put his hand on her shoulder.
"It's up to them now Tea…" he sighed. She nodded slightly and sat back down. Yugi, being quite small in height, had to bully and push his way towards the front of the crowd, Yami song ringing in his ears.
'Well I wont stop believing that we will be leaving together
So when I say I love you I mean it forever and ever…
Ever and ever…'
Yami trailed off as his attempt to hide his emotions vanished. He stood frozen in the middle of the stage, staring at the floor while the backing singers kept the song sounding natural. Jason and George worriedly glanced over to him, fearing that he wouldn't finish the song. Yugi gasped at the depressed state of Yami
"No Yami… this is you r chance to prove yourself…" he said under his breath. Suddenly Yami let out a long note as he began singing again.
'I'm not heeeeerrrrreeeee…' The backing singers smiled and carried on in confidence.
'I'm here to say I'm ready, that I've finally thought it through
I'm not here to let your love go
I'm not giving up… Oh no…' Yugi noticed a tear roll down Yami cheek before being quickly wiped away.
'I'm here to win your heart and soul…
I'm here to win your heart…and soul…' The backing singers stopped to allow Yami to finish the song.
'That's my Goal…' Yami paused as he looked into the distance
'That's My…Goal…' George finished off with an arpeggio on the piano, then everyone was silent. The hall filled with an eruption of cheers and shouts, as Yami placed the microphone on top of the piano, waved and left the stage. Yugi glanced to the side entrance leading to backstage and noticed it had been left unguarded. He made his way towards it. One he reached the double doors he looked about casually before silently slipping through…
TBC…
Well hope you enjoyed it! It took ages to type so I hope it's up to scratch lol :P I'll try and get the next chappie up asap….