This took me like an hour to write, and I didn't really bother to check for spelling, sorry. I'm really slow, but I have no excuses except for the fact that I'm lazy and my creativity is off. I don't own Yugioh or B&B.

While the weeks went by, Solomon worried more and more about his grandson. During that time period the old man had tried to convince the people about the monster that took away his grandson, but all he would get in response were sneers or the cold shoulder.

"If no one is going to help me, then I'm going to have to rescue Yugi myself," he said determinedly to himself. "But how am I going to do it? No time to think of a plan, I'll just do everything on impulse!"

Mr. Motou grabbed a flashlight, his coat, and shoes before running out of the house.

'I'm coming to get you back home, Yugi,' he thought running as fast as he could toward the castle.

--

Yugi enjoyed the time he spent with each day that passed by.

He had come to learn that the big, hairy creature was actually quite caring and sensitive, which was strange at times.

It was hard to imagine them not getting along. You would barely ever see one without the other now. Laughter began to fill up the entire palace, which was a great change from the previous mourning silence.

The servants were especially happy, however, that the master of the house had changed drastically. Each day brought a kinder, understanding ruler who no longer treated others like dirt, but like actual individuals.

There was one thing that hadn't changed though: no one was allowed in the west wing.

When Yugi had asked Yami about it, animal instincts had bared its ugly teeth at him, and he was quickly silenced. He still thought about it from time to time, though.

'I think I'm gonna sneak in there one of these days again, when Yami said he was going to run an errand for a few hours,' Yugi decided.

Yami hadn't given any details, but Yugi was too preoccupied about the mysterious room to bother with an interrogation.

"I'm going out now Yugi," the crimson eyed one told him. "I'll be back as soon as I can, and when I do you have to wait for me to get you, alright?"

Yugi raised a brow at this.

"Is it a surprise?"

Yami nodded his head with a wolfish smile.

"Just don't take too long, or I might run off somewhere, too," he joked.

Yami didn't take the joke too well and his ears drooped a bit.

"I'll make sure not to, in that case," he replied.

Yugi escorted him to the door, and gave him a quick hug.

'I wish it was something more than a hug,' Yami mumbled to himself.

"Have a safe trip," Yugi called out, as Yami ran towards the town with his hood covering his entire face.

Once he was out of sight, Yugi quickly ran down the hall, avoiding all the servants, until he got to the west wing, and the door to the master's room.

"It's like the portal to his soul," Yugi whispered to himself, while touching the door softly.

"What are you doin?"

At the voice, Yugi jumped and turned to see Jou staring at him puzzled.

"I was... uh..."

"Going to go into the west wing again?"

It was more of a statement, though, than a question.

"Umm..."

"Yug', don't ya remember what happened the last time you went in there?" Jou asked. "Yami went all rabid monkey on ya!"

"I know, Jou," Yugi replied quietly, "but there's something about this room that just... draws me to it, you know?"

The clock was silent for a moment. Not even a single 'tick' came from him.

"That's like the portal to his soul," he finally stated. "and some things he's not proud of showing are in there."

"Well there's probably nothing that bad in there that I can't see it for myself," Yugi told himself more than to Jou.

The clock simply let out a sigh before saying, "I guess there's nothing I can say to change your mind. Just be quick and careful, okay man?"

Yugi just nodded, and proceeded to open the door slowly.

Jou glanced at him one more time, before taking his leave.

The teen started walk into the room, and noticed that nothing had changed since last time.

He looked at the golden puzzle, but didn't bother to get too close to it. There were fewer pieces than before.

"You gave me away last time, and got me into a bunch of trouble," he scolded before walking over to a desk.

A black journal was there, and the quail feather from last time.

'I see he's into the old school type of writing,' Yugi thought picking up the journal.

"Atemu," he whispered reading the inside cover. "Who's that?"

"It's me," a deep voice answered, scaring Yugi.

"Yami!" he gasped. "What are you doing here so soon?"

"I finished what I had to do in town, and Jou told me you were here," the dark one explained.

'That little tattle tale,' Yugi groaned.

The teen was also fearful about what his captor-turned-friend would do to him, after catching him a second time in a forbidden area.

"I'm sor-"

"There's no need to be," Yami cut him off. "I should be apologizing to you for not telling you about who... what I am."

"Yami..."

"I was once a prince named Atemu, who had all the blessing in the world, but I took them for granted. I was crude, selfish, and greedy. Then one day an enchantress caught me in the act, and punished me for my years of evil. Now I'm in the form that matches my soul, a monster."

"That's so sad," Yugi whispered. "She shouldn't have done that to you."

Yami shook his head. "That's what I thought, but I've just recently learned that this is for the best, and that I deserved this. There's no one to blame but myself. I just wish my servants didn't have to get involved as well..."

Yugi stayed silent, thinking about what was told to him.

Yami chose to keep the part about the puzzle and true love a secret still, because he didn't want to push the boy into having a relationship with him.

"Is there anything I can do to help," the teen finally asked with hope.

Yami gave a smile, not a smirk or grin, and chuckled. "You already are."

Yugi tilted his head in confusion.

"You've given me a reason to go on with my life and try to make this beast seem a little more tame," he explained.

"You're not a monster, Yami," Yugi quickly snapped. "A monster wouldn't have a conscience or heart like you do."

"Thank you."

"Can I ask you something?"

Yami nodded quickly.

"Why did you change your name to Yami?"

"I didn't deserve my birth name, and I was a creature of darkness for so long," Yami explained. "So the name just stuck."

"Oh," the younger said quietly.

Yami was getting a bit uncomfortable with the silence, so he figured now would be the perfect time for the surprise.

"Yugi, close your eyes and let me lead you to the living room," Yami requested politely.

The teen gave him a strange look, before the wolfish man rolled his eyes.

"It's a surprise!"

Yugi obliged, reluctantly, and let himself be pulled out of the west wing, and into the brighter living room.

"Can I open them now?" he asked giddily.

"Alright, now!"

Yugi opened them, and let out a huge gasp.

In the living room were all the duel monster cards that were ever created.

"How did you...?! WOW!" Yugi cried running all around the entire room. "This is amazing!"

"Do you like it?" Yami asked, already knowing the answer.

On impulse, Yugi ran over to him and gave the crimson eyed man a peck on the cheek.

"I love it!"

They both turned a slight shade of red, but their competitive sides began to burn.

"How about a duel?" Yami asked.

"You're on!"

That was hella short compared to the other chapters, but this was almost all of my tweaking, and almost nothing from the original except for the surprise thingy and Solomon going all by his lonesome to "save" Yugi (cough, cough). Anywho, review if you want to, I won't complain, but you might. I have no clue when I'm gonna update next, but I'll try to be quick like a bunny. Chow for now!