A/N: Second chapter les goo!! Man, I'm so pumped for when shit hits the fan hell yeah! Anyway, Enjoy!

It's dark.

Very dark. He can barely see his hand in front of his face. It felt like he was on the floor. Yet, he can hear it. The sounds of whispering metal when he rose. For some reason, it made him at ease.

"Keel?"

Run.

Now, he's alarmed. He couldn't really see his surroundings, but felt his back being pushed a bit. What's happening..? Where's Jaden and the others?!

Keep Running.

It urged him as footsteps were heard.

"Syyyyy.."

Keep Running.

He can see some gleaming, violet eyes in the distance.

"Syyyyyyyyyy.."

Keep running, please..!

"SY!!"

"H-Huh?!" Syrus jolts when Jaden had yelled at him. "W-What happened?!"

"Sy, you overslept. Even I woke up!" Jaden exclaimed with a chuckle. Oh? What time was it? He glances at his alarm clock.

It's 8:40 am.

OHNO. Syrus jolts up, immediately trying to get ready as fast as he can while Jaden blinks. "Say, uh Sy? I actually been needing to a-"

"We gotta hurry!! Uh, you can ask me in class!!" Syrus hastily spoke as he put on his Ra Yellow blazer and speeds out with Jaden following him.

Running to class, Syrus can't help but look around him as he saw many duel monsters again. It was like the school looked more full with them around. He still hasn't really processed what happened these past days. He wakes up not only able to see Duel monsters, but now is also able to talk to them! Like, have a conversation!

They made it as Syrus almost fell off the stairs, thanking Slifer that Jaden caught him before he had the worst fall of the year. Sitting down by his brunette friend, he can see UFORoid chatting with Winged Kuriboh.

Oh, it did a spin! "Aww!"

"What is it, Sy?" Winged Kuriboh turned to him and it's eyes went wide, noticing that Syrus was looking directly at it. OH.

Oh, him and his big mouth!!

"U-Uh, the bird?!"

"Bird??" Jaden repeated, looking mighty puzzled. Oh god.

"Y-Yeah, there was a bird here! But Aw man, you missed it!! It was so fast, too!!"

Oh, he definitely didn't buy it. One look and he knew Jaden didn't buy it at all. He was about to say something, but then class started. Oh, thank god. Never in his life was he ever happy to see Crowler teach.

But, it didn't ease his anxiety. He can hear Winged Kuriboh chirping at Jaden. Oh dear, he's done for. What would Jaden even think?? Would be be worried that this happened after he was hospitalized?

That reminds him.. How's Cyberdark Keel doing? Being with Zane, it's probably upset.

Now, I'm not so sure...

Those words from their conversation echoed in his head, causing him to worry a bit. Maybe, he can talk to it today? But then, where would Zane be? What about the other Cyberdarks?

He didn't notice Jaden staring at him with that questioning glance. The brunette narrowed his eyes in worry, hearing Winged Kuriboh agreeing with his thoughts.

Something's wrong with his best friend.

Class ended, which felt much longer than usual. "Hey, Sy? So, abo-"

"S-Sorry Jay, Gotta go!! I'll see you later!!" Syrus practically bolts out of the classroom, leaving Jaden in complete confusion. What? When the brunette tried to give chase, he was already gone.

'Where did he go??' Jaden thought to himself before running off to find him.

Syrus was searching for his older brother, looking through the trees and bushes. Where is he? Actually, where does he even go during the day? Apparently, Zane still sleeps in the Obelisk Blue dorm, to his shock. So, if he isn't at the academy, then where??

He kept searching around, before hearing that voice again.

Syrus...

Keel! He began to followed where the voice was, stumbling onto the cliff as he saw his brother watching the waves to think. It's probably because his usual spot wasn't so isolated. He heard Jaden ran to him there to yell at him about.. Well, the incident.

Syrus..

He looked beside him to see Cyberdark Keel again, it's gaze on him as it towers over Syrus.

"H-Hey! Uh, how's your day..?" Nice one, Syrus.

Cyberdark Keel chuckled, sounding like creaking metal.

As well as it can be. Your brother had taken down a few duelists.

"O-Oh, did he..?" Syrus stuttered. For some reason, it made his anxiety spike whenever he heard his brother's name. But, who else is gonna get him back?? He has to!

He.. He doesn't want Jaden to get hurt like that. He doesn't want anyone to end up like that..

You're afraid of him.. Aren't you?

Oh. Uh, he's definitely gonna have to get used to that. He forgot that Duel Monsters can read minds.

"Uh.. Maybe.. I mean, that duel was pretty rough! Heheh.." Despite the fear making a pit in his stomach, Syrus tried to put a brave face. To show that he's okay. It's what he can only do, after all.

Syrus..

Keel cooed, and despite the sound of it's voice, Syrus found it soothing.

I know it doesn't hold up for what you've been through, But.. I'm so sorry..

You didn't deserve that.. You went through so much, and had beared alot of pain from your brother..

Syrus didn't really know how to articulate that. Wow... It all came crashing down, that duel.. He can remember needing to constantly use life force, the sounds of electricity. The searing pain on his neck and arms, feeling it sizzle. His friends calling out his name, the muffled screams of Jaden begging for a doctor before he sunk into unconscious.

He reached to touch his neck, trying to blink away the tears.

"K-Keel?" The monster looked at him, nodding to signal it's attentiveness.

"D.. Does my brother care..?" Syrus asked, feeling those tears fall. "Was he worried..? Was.. Was there a moment, where the old Zane came back? Please, tell me.. And.. And, be honest with me.."

Cyberdark Keel went silent. It was as if it shut down, but it lowered it's head. It didn't want to say.

With that answer, Syrus crumbled to his knees. He felt himself sob as the floodgates were open. The silence confirms it all. There's really no use denying..

I'm so sorry...

Cyberdark Keel circled him, wanting to nuzzle him. Syrus looked up with a whine.

"I-I.. I just... I really thought he cared when he..!"

Cyberdark Keel rests it's head against Syrus.

I'm so sorry, Syrus...

But, please.. Don't cry.. I'll protect you.