Before I start the chapter,

I use 'Atem' or 'Yami' just for those who don't know.

Enjoy ^.^

Chapter Four

As the man got closer, Azuka's heart pounded harder and faster.

"This is going to be fun," the man smirked wider.

Her view of the knife in his hand terrified her more than the man's words. Her knees started to shake as her tears made their way down her cheeks.

The man got close enough to her and ran his hand down her figure. She shivered and quickly scanned the area for a way to escape but the man moved the knife closer to her neck, making her stop in fear.

"Azuka !" a yell was heard and the man turned his head to look at the Pharaoh's angry expression.

"heh !" the man smirked again and he started to cut open Azuka's top with a knife.

Her eyes widened and she screamed, "No, please ! Yami help me !"

"Stop ! Let her go !" Atem dashed to the man and grabbed his hand.

Leaving Azuka with an opening, she quickly scrambled and hid behind the store's door. The villain mad an attempt to punch Atem's face but the Pharaoh grabbed his other arm with his free hand.

"You got some guts, kid ! showing up here to save your friend ? ha !" he smirked.

Atem didn't reply but he wasn't going to let a person like him touch his best friend. The man forced the hand holding the knife to Atem's shoulder, making him yell in pain as the sharp object infiltrated his skin and through his shoulder.

Atem quickly pushed the man to the wall by force, letting the villain loose his grip on the knife. The Pharaoh quickly jumped backwards, "MIND CRUSH !" he yelled in anger as the man dropped on the floor unconscious.

Azuka slowly moved her head to see and her face turned as white as a ghost. Blood. Gallons of blood were falling off her friend's shoulder as he sat on his knees, trying to pull out the knife in yells but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

She quickly ran to his side and fell on her knees, tears still falling down her cheeks as she pulled the knife out and off his shoulder. He yelled in more pain and held his arm, slowly opening one eye to look at her.

"Y-Yami…" more tears fell down as she closed her eyes, not able to look at him, " I'm s-so sorry." Her shoulders were moving emotionally.

Atem was shocked. Azuka ? Crying ? he had never seen his best friend shed a tear before, at least, ever since she got over loosing her parents three years ago.

His angry expression turned into a very sad one. He would've cried but forced himself not to. He quickly pulled her to a tight hug, burring her face in his chest as he slowly brushed her long blond hair.

"It's alright…please, do not cry." He said in a comforting voice, rubbing her arm carefully. He had known how delicate and fragile she could be.

"Let's go. The others might get worried." He said with a hint of pain in his voice.

"Not until I help you….." she slowly raised her head and pulled out some potions and bandages from her bag. "I-I have been training…though, I'm afraid that I can only ease the pain."

He nodded and took off his shirt, laying on his back and letting her cast the healing spell. She managed to stop the bleeding and ease the pain but the big stab remained as she covered it with bandages.

"There…..how do you feel ?" she looked at him as he sat up straight again.

"I'm better." He smiled a bit, trying to comfort her as she usually did with him.

It seemed to work as he hugged her again, she smiled and hugged back carefully trying not to touch the wound. When they both pulled back, Atem's eyes widened as he looked at her face. 'What is this feeling ?' he thought to himself as he gazed at her sky blue colored eyes. His heart started to beat faster as he tilted closer to her with a smile.

"Are you feeling alright, Yami ?" she tilted her head.

He snapped out of it, "W-what ? oh yes! I'm fine," he smiled and stood up, reaching his hand out for her.

She smiled and took his hand as he pulled her on her feet. They made their way back to their friends. '….Perfectly fine' he thought.

Author's note : I hope you liked it. Keep in touch for the next chapter and that is where our true story takes off ! R&R !