Darkness within

chapter: Movies

"Finally its Friday," Jonouchi cheered as we started walking home.

"No kidding," I replied with a bit of sarcasm. I grinned at him and he just stuck his tong out at me grinning back after. "So whats everyone doing this weekend."

"Hmm, what do you guys think about the arcade," Anzu replied.

"Miho likes that idea!" shouted Miho, her and Honda running up to us.

"You guys are so slow." I told them. "Anzu I think thats a great idea. What do you think Yugi?". Nothing. "Yugi?" I tapped his shoulder.

"huh?"

"Geez, Yugi, pay attention!." Anzu sounding irritated.

I just looked down at him with worry. The last few days he had been so distant and maybe even a bit paranoid, ever since that incident at burger world...

I looked up at Jonouchi and Honda, both of them nodded and seemed to be a bit worried too. At least they noticed.

I scowled at Anzu you didn't seem to notice or at the very least didn't seem to care. Miho on the other hand I didn't bother she was off in her own little world again, humming to herself.

We continued to walk a while longer before the others said there 'goodbyes' and it was just me and Yugi. Or maybe just me...

Yugi and I had finished our homework about an hour and a half after arriving at the Game shop. We were up in now his room again. We had finally prepared the guest room a couple days ago.

It had grown dark and while I was trying to make my own duel monsters deck with some of the cards I had gotten from the shop, Yugi stood by the window staring out into the night. I tried to talk to him a few times but he just didn't seem to notice so I came up with a great idea.

"Hey, Yug? How about I go rent us a couple of movies?" I asked him and he finally pried his eyes from the window, for a second. He nodded and immediately turned back. Whats so dang interesting out there!? I was finally getting a little irritated, I had very little patience.

So I grabbed a few spare dollars I had saved over the time I had spent back in my no longer home. Sure I probably should have saved it so I could eventually buy some new clothes, or food, you now the essentials for living. Heck maybe I even should have saved it for the arcade! But this is important too.

I got my things and walked down the steps. Oh right.

I stopped about half way down. " Be back in a few!." I called to him. I thought I had heard 'be careful' but I must have been mistaken.

I finally made it to the movie gallery. It had been about a ten minute walk but that was okay.

"Everything's half off today." announced the cashier. I smiled and nodded to him and then went to pick a few movies I thought Yugi and I would enjoy.

I walked over to the cashier

"that'll be $4.50" he told me. I handed him the money. Great there goes all the money I had but It was worth it. I know Yugi will like the movies I got.

I lightly laughed to myself. One of the movies I had gotten was kung fu panda, and for some reason the fans often called Yugi or at least compared him to one. I never understood why im seriously? He looks nothing like one? Or maybe I'm just not understanding. Either way it was kinda funny.

I was about half way back when it started to sprinkle. Great I had better get back quick! Ill take a short cut.

I ran into a darkened alley. Holding the movies close to me, trying to make sure they don't get wet. I began to notice spray painted words all of the sides of the walls. Oh know I really hope there isnt a gang nearby. Which there probably is. Well it doesn't matter now I'm almost out of here.

"Hey you there!"

I stopped dead in my tracks. Three large guys stood only a feet away from my exit. Of course this wasn't shocking in the least. I mean what was I thinking running into a dark alley!

"Wanna hang with us?" One of them asked, not looking at my eyes. Probably the leader because he was standing in front.

I turned and ran but they didn't follow. And that was why. Several more of them were blocking my other exit. Shit! Theres too many! I'm done for... I fell to my knees as they got closer.

"What do we have here?."

I turned, tears streaming down my face now. Behind the three of them I was someone standing in the shadows.

"Who the hell are you?!" The gangs attention no longer on me.

The person steeped out of the shadows. Bakura!?

Bakura ignored them, he took a few steps towards me.

One of the guys tried to punch him but Bakura dodged and hit back dropping the guy too his knees. A few more came but he dealt with them accordingly but there was still so many.

"Hmm, looks like I'll need a bit extra help." Bakura mumbled taking out of his pocket what looked to be duel monster cards.

He was next to me now as his millennium ring began to glow, he held out one of the cards and it glowed too. The monster that came out was the man eater bug.

I watched in horror as the bug not only ate those men but left some remains. They were all screaming begging for there life. Bakura just smirked. His eyes cold and filled with hatred.

"Please stop." I asked him and he looked down at me with a softer look, which surprised me.

He turned back to the men who had some what managed to get away, the bug was still after them, chasing them.

"Fine."

And the bug disappeared and the last few men got away.

Bakura held out his and to help me up but I refused. I slowly stood, me legs threatened to cave in from under me. I made it but not before almost following again. He helped me steady myself.

"Thanks, Bakura." I told him.

"So you remember me then?" he asked. I slowly shook my head looked a bit disappointed.

"You should be more careful." He said handing me the movies that had slipped my grasp.

"Here this is for luck."

Not a second after I had held the movies firmly, his lips pressed against mine.

I was shocked. Well shocked was an understatement. There was no words to describe it. I felt my cheeks warm so warm I thought even though it was almost completely dark now he would be able to see my red face.

He turned and walked away.

By now it had begun pouring and I couldn't wait to get back. I was recovered completely now, well almost, enough so I could make a dash for it. I stuck the movies under my shirt and before I knew it I was back at the game shop.

I was almost completely soaked so I dropped the movies on the table and went to change into the only other outfit I had. I would need to do something about that.

Again I grabbed the movies and wiped them off a bit.

"Hey, Yugi! I'm back," I shouted. He better not still be by that window...

I ran upstairs to . He wasn't there. Well he isn't in his room, hes not in the bathroom or the kitchen (I was just in both places) so I guess I'll try the living room after all thats where we would be watching the movie.

I ran down the stairs and into the living room and there he was, well sort of.

"I thought I told you to be careful."

Yami...