Title: Love is Blind

Genre: romance, hurt/comfort

Rating: T for language, mild violence, and suggested themes

Pairings: JohanXJudai (hinted other pairings)

Summary: When Johan goes back to North Academy, he confesses to Judai just before he leaves. He then gets word at North Academy that Judai has fallen into a coma. Johan rushes to Duel Academy in hopes that Judai will awaken. Judai does, but when he awakens from his coma, he's blind! Is his blindness permanent or temporary? Can Johan cure it? And is it just blindness, or is Judai's life in jeopardy?

Me: Okay! Here is the next chapter, guys!

Lucy: Judai's fallen deep into his coma, and Johan is the only one who can rescue him! But will our bluenette be able to? If you wanna find out, you will have to read it!

Me: Please enjoy, guys!

Chapter Four: Judai's Twisted Memories

The lights in the infirmary were off, and it was empty, savor the single young man laying comatose in his bed. The only sensation of light was the blue computer screen, turned to face away from the young man. It was silent, except for the light hum of the computer monitor, and if one listened closely, they could hear the soft, shallow breaths of the comatose brunette.

It had been a few days, and Ayukawa had told Shou to get some rest and sleep in his dorm room. It had taken a lot of bickering, but Shou finally collapsed from exhaustion, and Kenzan brought him back to the Obelisk Dorms.

The time was currently 12:26 AM, and Judai was still as deep in his coma as he had been a short while ago. If anything, he seemed to have slip further into it over night.

The lock on the door snapped, and it slid open, revealing a tall man. He walked inside the room, forgetting to flick on the light switch. He motioned for the young man to follow. The young man carefully walked in after him, head turning and studying his surroundings. The tall man, the principal of the school, Samejima, turned to the young man.

"Johan, I know this must be hard to do, after only being home for a short while," he said. "But with what's happened, we really had no where else to turn, you see. So, when this is over, you may leave as soon as you see fit. We wouldn't want to keep you here longer than you needed to be, so please, feel free to go as soon as you wish."

Johan's silhouette nodded carefully. "I see... When exactly did he slip into the coma?" his voice was low as he spoke.

"A short while ago," Samejima answered. "It began right after we found him after you and the others left Duel Academy. We're not sure why, but we feel that you are the only one who can bring him out of it."

Johan seemed to understand. He nodded carefully and turned towards the bed where the young Osiris student lay. "By this point, I guess that must be the truth. You may go, Samejima-san. I can handle it from here."

Samejima nodded and turned, leaving the infirmary and locking it. He didn't want anyone coming in and disrupting the bluenette.

Once he was alone, Johan turned his full attention to the young man in the bed. He sat down on the chair that Shou had dragged in when Judai had fallen ill, and peered down to the brunette. He smiled softly at the sight of the brunette, but the smile soon turned into a frown when he saw how still Judai was. Someone as lively as him shouldn't be this still. It seemed... wrong.

His hand carefully reached down and stroked Judai's cheek. He brushed Judai's hair out of his face, and it was at that time that he noticed the thin streams of tears that Judai was crying in his deep comatose state.

He smiled sadly. "Your heart is really hurting, isn't it, Judai?" he asked. "I guess it's all my fault for leaving you like that in the first place. Please... forgive me..."

Judai didn't respond to the boy's voice. Johan slipped his hand into Judai's, cringing at how cold the young Osiris felt. He gave Judai's hand a gentle squeeze, like he heard Shou had done.

Johan became instantly discouraged when Judai didn't squeeze back, or even move. The bluenette tried to squeeze the brunette's hand again, but as before, Judai wouldn't respond. Johan peered down at Judai. Judai looked so peaceful in his sleep, but the tears that were slipped down his cheeks proved that he was anything but at peace. Johan sighed and rose to his feet, still holding onto Judai's hand.

"Johan? Are you ready, dear?"

Out of thin air appeared a large white horse with large feathery wings, a large blue horn, and bright blue hooves. Beside him materialized a medium-sized purple cat with a large purple gem on her chest. Large eyelashes batted gently as the Amethyst Cat glanced around the room. She then looked to the bed.

Johan looked over and nodded to his two duel spirits. "Sapphire, Amethyst, thanks for helping me out with this," he said.

"Don't thank us just yet, Johan. We just don't want you getting hurt," Sapphire Pegasus said. Amethyst Cat brushed past the giant white horse and stood by Johan. Her nose nuzzled his hand, coaxing him to pet her on the head. Johan did just that as soon as he got the message.

Sapphire Pegasus snorted and stamped his hoof. "Shall we get down to business? From what I hear, Judai's mind is in a deep state of turmoil, and we have to rescue him as soon as we can," he said.

Johan gave a simple nod. "Right."

"Rubi!" Ruby Carbuncle materialized onto Johan's shoulder and nuzzled his cheek.

Johan smiled and stroked her head. "Ruby, I'm sorry. But can you stay and monitor Judai from out here? I don't want to risk putting you in any danger," he said. At Ruby's disappointed face, Johan smiled. "Besides, you can stay and say hi to Hane Kuriboh. I know you missed him."

Ruby perked up at this and nodded. "Rubi!"

"All right," Johan laughed softly. He looked down at Judai and held the brunette's hand close to his lips. Don't worry, Judai, Johan thought. He carefully pressed his lips against Judai's hand and then laid it across Judai's stomach. I'll rescue you. Don't you worry about that.

Sapphire Pegasus snorted to get Johan's attention. "Shall we then?" he asked. "Johan, you know what to do."

"Yes," Johan gave a swift nod.

He looked down and placed his hand on Judai's cheek. He smiled gently as he climbed onto the bed, so that he was hovering above the comatose young brunette. He brought himself down so that he was practically laying on top of the young man. Green eyes glew with determination, and a cautious smile brushed over his lips. His thumb carefully brushed away Judai's tears.

"I'm sorry, Judai... I pray you'll forgive me when this is all over?" he joked. Then maybe, God willing, we will be able to be together.

Johan lowered himself and touched his lips gently against the comatose Osiris's. When he saw that it did nothing, he deepened the kiss, wrapping his hand around Judai's and interlocking their fingers. Sapphire and Amethyst used their strength to open the path into Judai's mind, and in a flash of light, the two spirits vanished, and Johan's soul left his body into Judai's mind, his soulless body's lips still pressed against the unconscious brunette's.

"Where the Hell... are we!" Johan glanced around quickly. His voice echoed off the walls that they flew down.

The bluenette was seated on Sapphire's back with Amethyst right beside them. The large white horse was standing in the middle of a large room, his wings tucked in, in such a way that protected the bluenette from harm.

"Is this... Judai's mind?" he added to his previous question.

"It would appear that way," Amethyst Cat said. Her eyes batted as she looked around the room that they had landed in.

The room was all distorted. and the walls were black and red in checkered shapes. There were large windows that bulged in and out in certain areas, and they were covered with thick, green curtains. Shelves that held dolls of all shapes and sizes surrounded the room. On the other side of the room was a giant doorway, covered by another set of green curtains, revealing a pitch dark room that Johan couldn't see into. From the ceiling hung a giant chandelier made of gold and glass. It was a creepy room, like something out of Dr. Seuss, or even from Alice in Wonderland. It wasn't something Johan was use to seeing.

"This can't be Judai's mind," Johan shook his head slowly. "It seems... distorted."

"It must be due to his coma," Sapphire Pegasus suggested. He stamped his foot on the ground. It echoed around the large ceiling. "Anyway, it seems we will have to hurry up if we wish to find Judai."

"Right," Johan nodded slowly.

The bluenette glanced around and slowly got off Sapphire's back. Amethyst Cat assisted him and when Johan was safely to the checkered ground, colored green and white, she turned and got ready in case something attacked.

"Johan," Amethyst whispered. She nudged closer to the bluenette and rubbed her head against his hand. "Stay close to us, Johan. I will never forgive myself if we lose you to the Duldum."

Johan raised a fine blue eyebrow in confusion.

"The Duldum?" he asked. Amethyst Cat didn't answer him. She just narrowed her eyes and ducked down at the ready. Her nails retracted in and out. Johan turned to Sapphire Pegasus and tried to ask. "What on Earth is the-"

"Johan!"

Johan gasped and looked towards the dark doorway. He saw the curtains fly open, and a figure slightly shorter than he was came rushing into the room.

Johan's heart pounded. Judai...

Judai came trotting up to Johan. Johan noticed that Judai was wearing a plain blue T shirt and a pair of drawstring kahki pants that cut off around his shins. He was barefoot, as Johan noticed. The brunette was smiling, and Johan couldn't see any traces of angst in the brunette's chocolate colored eyes.

Johan sighed in relief. "Oh, Judai, I-"

BAM!

Johan gasped in horror as Judai was thrown back, a fresh wound right in his head. The brunette crumpled onto his back on the ground, a pool of blood welling behind his head.

Johan's knees trembled, and he started to collapse, but Amethyst Cat carefully held him up with her head. Johan slowly glanced over and saw a line of smoke coming from Sapphire Pegasus's horn, where he had shot an attack that had taken Judai's life. Sapphire was glaring, bent down so that the horn was still aimed at Judai.

"Sapphire-!" Johan roared, tears welling in his eyes. "W-what did you do! Why did you-!"

"Johan, take it easy," Sapphire Pegasus said carefully. He motioned towards the dead body of Johan's crush. "That's not Judai."

Not... Judai? Johan thought. His gaze shifted to the dead body of his crush/best friend. He gasped in terror as he saw that the dead body was not that of his friend, or rather, the face wasn't.

The false Judai's face was twisted into an expression that reminded Johan of a mask. The face was almost pitch black, and the eyes were two glowing red bullet holes. The nose was none existent, and the mouth was twisted into a huge Cheshire Cat grin. The body started disintegrating into dust with each passing moment until it was no more, the only traces of it ever existing being the small black smudges on the ground.

"Tch. Should have figured," Amethyst Cat snorted angrily. "Fucking nasty vermin."

"W-what... was that thing?" Johan asked. Amethyst Cat saw his horrified state and tried to comfort him. She licked his hand and nuzzled it. Johan pet her nose and head again, smiling softly when he heard her purring.

"It is one of Judai's twisted memories," Sapphire Pegasus said. "They're an embodiment of memories that made Judai sad, angry, depressed, and anything negative. In one's mind, they gain a physical form. If one had grabbed you, then it would have absorbed you and killed you."

The purple cat gently nuzzled Johan. "Johan, you have to stay close," Amethyst Cat said. "We'll rescue Judai. Just don't go running off on your own. We know you love him, but we don't want to lose you."

Sapphire Pegasus brushed his nose softly against Johan's cheek to calm the bluenette. "We know of your love for Judai. But, please try and keep your feelings under control. We'll find him."

Johan nodded slowly and flashed the Duel spirits a determined grin. "Thanks guys. Now, let's go save Judai!" he said.

"Yeah!" the two Duel spirits whistled.

Johan turned and looked towards the ceiling. Judai, he thought gently. Please hang on. I'll be there to save you soon, so you don't have to worry about a thing. I'm coming.

Unbeknown to Johan and the two Duel spirits, a creature was watching from the shadows.

The figure was tall, reaching a height of 5'7". Her features were covered by thick shadows. The figure's arm was bent up, and she was cleaning her wrist with her tongue the way that a cat would.

She glanced up, revealing white-ivory bandages covering her eyes. Her purple-painted lips were drawn into a thin line, and her porcelain colored skin seemed to glow in the darkness.

"Hmm..."

Her voice displayed her amusement, and her lips drew back into a sadistic grin. She slowly arched her back and rose from her knees to her full height, her features still concealed by the shadows. A laugh escaped her throat, which was covered by a thick, black choker collar that tightened slightly when she spoke.

"Well well, how did Bluey get into Duldum's room?" she spoke aloud.

Me: Oh no! Someone is gonna cause issues for Johan!

Lucy: But Johan has to be careful and look for the real Judai, or else he might get sucked in and attacked by one of the twisted memories! Will he be successful?

Me: Please review and we will update!