Chao- Ha ha…update…

YChao- Do you even watch any medical shows?

Chao- Nah, the closest thing Chao ever came to that was Ozzy and Drix.

YChao- Riiight… how old are you again?

Chao- Negative 3,000!

Chapter 4: Fighting Alone?

Yugi awoke late next morning. As he sat up, his mind became hazy. He placed his right hand on his forehead.

"I feel…warm…" he mumbled. As he straighten himself up, a powerful wave of memories from last night came over him. "Ah… that's right… The doctor said that a side effect from my medicine was getting dizzy."

He glanced over at his necklace kept on a nightstand. The object shined a little dull against the sunlight. "The Puzzle never felt so far away."

The door to the room opened and a nurse came in carrying a tray of food.

"I see you're awake," he observed. Yugi nodded his head. The nurse explained, "Your doctor had instructed you take your medication with food. As the pill needs to be taken routinely as well as with food or water, I'll be giving it to you at meal times."

He walked over with his clipboard to record information about the patient. Taking out his thermometer, he swiped it across Yugi's forehead.

"You have a slight fever," the man informed, "But that's just one of the side effects."

He then gave a tray of food on Yugi's lap and made his exit. The adolescent frowned at his plate. He did not want to eat his toast placed in front of him. However, he knew if he wanted to beat this pest, he would have to take a few bites. The only problem Yugi encountered was that it hurt when he swallowed. He placed one hand on his throat.

"Ugh… it's the same feeling that I have when I'm sick at home." The teen had only managed to eat half of one slice. He took a few sips of water then grabbed his pill that was in a small paper cup. When he swallowed it, he mumbled, "Un… This pill tastes so bitter!"

Throughout the day, the ill teen felt lonely. He was aware his friends had to attend school and his grandpa had to work, but he felt sad there was no one to talk to. Many people like nurses and janitorial people passed by, but it wasn't the same as having a chat with a pal. Yugi really missed his yami. He sat up in his bed and looked at his Puzzle once more.

"Yami… it's been awhile… Won't you please come out and talk to me?" Yugi placed his hand on his forehead as he knew a headache coming on.

"I feel…warmer…than I did this morning." He could feel his body was becoming balmy as well. He took off his sheets for a moment but then placed them back on immediately as he felt cold.

"Ugh… Too hot for these sheets but too cold to have them off." He decided it would be best just to lie down on his bed and go to sleep. Soon, the boy started to toss and turn with discomfort.

A few hours later, another nurse walked into Yugi's room. She swiped her thermometer on his forehead and said, "Oh, my, he's a got a fever of 103 (f) degrees."

She left for a moment then returned with a small towel and an icepack. She wrapped the loose icepack with the cloth and gently placed it on Yugi's forehead.

Xxx

While remaining in his Soul Room, Yami continued to stay in the same position that he was in.

Yami's P.O.V.

I look down at my arm where I had received a gash from the other day. Was it luck I did not receive a broken bone? That would have been tragic; Yugi would have to wear a cast and not function well. He would just wear a smile on his face even though he would dislike having to work around it.

I noticed even though I ignored him, he still chooses to wear this Puzzle. Does he feel too attached to let it go or does he really still care about me? He could have easily sent me home with someone and placed me back into the gold box where I belong.

I continued to sit here in silence like I have been doing for the past several hours. I couldn't stand the thought of me being here any longer. I should be long gone. I should have been long gone. Instead, I am here sharing a body with a young, teenage boy's body… But…

What if I hadn't been here?

Would Yugi still be in the hospital like he is now?

Would he even have the same life as he does now?

There are times where he had near death experiences… All because of me… His soul was almost lost to the Shadows because another being had wanted the power of this Puzzle… This pendant Yugi wears is nothing but a curse…If that robber had a gun, then what?

I knew I had to protect both Yugi and Tea… I would have gladly given my life to protect those who I care about… Just because if Yugi dies and I go along with him doesn't mean I don't want him to die… I don't want him to die since he has so much to live for… he saved me from myself countless times… Have I ever done the same for him?

I quickly stood up as I felt something else was wrong with Yugi. I left my Soul Room to check in on him. I was in the hospital room and noticed the lights were turned off. I look down and saw Yugi was asleep. However, he didn't look too well. His face was pale and his body was trembling. He look similar to the way he did last winter when he contracted that terrible fever. On those nights, he had trouble eating and sleeping and his grandpa did not let him go to school.

My focused returned to the present as I saw Yugi was sweating. I leaned over and lifted up the icepack. I brushed his bangs out of his face. I then grabbed a clean cloth that was placed on the nightstand and gently brushed away some of the sweat. I rewrapped the icepack in the cloth and carefully placed it back on Yugi's forehead.

I noticed the sheets on Yugi were pushed down. I decided to pull them back up and over his body. I stayed out a little longer… I was worried about him… I could see even while he was trying to rest he was still suffering.

Just then, I heard the door open. At once, I retreated back to my Puzzle. The only people who entered the room were a nurse and a doctor. I observed how the two had a serious look on their face as they watched over Yugi.

I listened in carefully as the nurse said, "One of the medicine's side effect was to give him a slight fever. So why is it going up?"

I quickly looked back over at Yugi. He was breathing is gasps. I could feel within myself slightly what he was experiencing, and it was far from pleasant.

I heard the doctor reply, "He might be suffering from something else… Did anyone write any known allergies the boy may have?"

"No," answered the nurse as she handed the doctor a clipboard, "Although one of his friend's did say he wasn't feeling like himself."

My eyes widen a little. There was something else wrong with Yugi?

I heard the doctor respond, "It may be possible if he's worried about something else, this could cause him to not rest properly, and he's feelings may induce more stress causing his fever to go up. If this continues then we may have to prescribe him something else that can help his mind relax."

The two professionals then left the room.

I looked back at Yugi… What else could possibly be wrong with him? I saw he was starting to wake up. I knew I had to get back into the Puzzle. Even if it meant imprisoning myself, Yugi needs to focus on recovering.

End Yami's P.O.V.

Xxx

Yugi's P.O.V.

I awoke feeling slightly cooler. It felt like there was something on my head. I reached up and saw someone had placed an icepack on my head. It must have been one of the nurses….

I feel groggy… This must have been placed on me to keep my fever down. This was an unfortunate side effect for my medicines… That's right… I'm on medication… for something wrong within me… I sighed and looked up at my ceiling.

Down inside of me there was a creature living within my intestines.

It was living off of me.

It was taking away my food that I needed to survive.

It was giving me problems that I had suffered throughout the past few days.

It was giving me pains that made everyone around me nervous about me.

Now, everyone is worried about me as I lie in a hospital bed once more.

AAHH!

I just felt another wave of pain down there!

I shut my eyes tight as sat up holding my waist to ease the throbbing. It hurts so much! When the pain started to go away, I slowly lowered myself down back onto my mattress.

I just hope this medication will work soon. I don't want to be living with this thing forever…

I turned over to my side. Speaking of the pills, I don't like taking them that much. They have a bitter taste and I always have to take it with food. This stupid parasite is the reason why I'm not hungry. All I do is look at my food. I try and eat it, but when I swallow my throat starts to hurt. The only time it does not hurt is when I drink water. And even then the taste is so bitter. I turned myself on my back once more.

My arms were still wrapped around my waist as I closed my eyes. The first image that came to mind was Yami. I miss him so much. The ache I feel in my heart hurts more than what I feel physically. He was by my side when I fell to the floor and I didn't know what was wrong with me.

Why isn't he by my side now?

I've tried calling him so many times before and he hasn't answered me.

Why?

Why is he being so distant?

I had my brain scramble possibilities, but nothing came up. The only thing I could remember was that he pulled away and said something about it being best if he stayed in the Puzzle.

How could that be for the best?

Best for what?

For who?

Him?

Me?

I don't want to judge him but… I haven't even heard his side of the story yet. I reached over for my pendant and placed it on my lap. I traced my finger around the eye. I thought back to the times where we all had fun times together.

It was only Saturday where I ate from that disgusting place, where we all had fun riding the rollercoaster, playing the arcade games, having the ketchup war between Joey and Tristan… I can't help but feel lonely without my other heart.

I dropped the Puzzle as I felt myself going to throw up. I reached for my trashcan once more and did so. I am not enjoying having to keep doing this. Even when I was sick with a normal illness, I didn't puke this much! I could feel my whole body shiver. I'm starting to get cold. I could feel tears forming as the pain was becoming more and more unbearable.

I don't want this parasite in me!

I only want to share my body with Yami!

End Yugi's P.O.V.

To be continued…

Chao- Almost done!

Yugi- Why am I the one going through all this pain?

YChao- For all the fans who like Yugi angst, duh!

Yugi- Eep!

Chao- (skimming Biology book) Hmm… Look at all the possible fun that this author could have!

Yugi- Oh nose! Yami save me!

YChao- He's a little busy at the moment… Meh heh…

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Yami- What do you mean you're all out of the frosted pink kitty cookies?

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Chao- Thank you all who review!