Here's part 2. I wasn't sure about if there was a part 1 or a part 2. I figured there would be, but wasn't sure. Anyways, this was originally one chapter, but was split in two since... you know. This has a part 1 and part 2. The next one will have the same thing. Review please!
The next day, Atem woke up with blood-shot eyes. Joey was the first to catch this. He was a deep sleeper, so he never heard Atem's snobs last night. The blond friend gasped in horror. He had never seen Atem in this kind of torture before.
"Atem!" Joey gasped.
"Yes?" Atem asked, wondering why his friend looked at him with such shock.
"Oh Atem. We have to get outta here! I can't bare seeing you like this, Man!"
"What do you mean?"
"Don't f*** with me. Look in the mirror! You look like someone died!"
Atem looked in the reflection of the glass window. He saw the red eyes shown. Joey was right, this was torture.
"Sorry you had to see that," Atem muttered quietly.
"NO!" Joey glared. "You SHOULD be crying. I don't care what happens to me. Huritani can't do anything to me. I'm only here, because you are!"
"Joey."
"Is there a problem?" Huritani asked in a glare as soon as he entered the room.
"Actually, there is!" Joey shouted. "I don't care what you do to me, but you get Atem's ass from your gang!"
"I'm afraid I can't do that."
"BULLSHIT!" Joey screamed before he punched Huritani in the nose. He thumped on the floor. "Atem, get the f*** out!"
"Joey..." Atem glared, refusing to let his friend fight Huritani alone.
"NO! You're hurt and suffering. I won't let this go on, now RUN YOUR ASS OFF!" Joey cried before Huritani's thugs knocked Joey on the head.
"JOEY!" Atem screamed before hearing a gun shot. It was made right on the side of his ribcage. He fell onto the floor face-down.
Back at school, Hanaski saw the millennium puzzle glow and his eyes turned hallow. He stood up from the classroom and walked out.
"Mr. Tomoya!" The teacher called with narrowed eyes before the boy left. Tea gasped at this reaction and ran after her friend.
"I'll go after Hanaski!" Tea said before dashing from the classroom. She caught up to her friend who was running this time. "Hanaski, where you going?" Hanaski didn't answer, it was as if he was hypnotized or something. He kept dashing down the halls, and then left the school building and into the hard rain. He kept running and running until he was at the low part of Domino City where the kids met the Ritama Gang. "Why are we here? Are you trying to look for Atem? We agreed to look for him after school!" Hanaski still kept going until he was in a deserted place or what seemed deserted. The floor was flooded with water from the heavy rain. That's when noise was heard.
"AHHHHH!" A scream was heard in bloody murder.
"Hehehehe," a chuckle was heard from Huritani. The two kids gasped at what they saw.
There, in the middle of the room, was Joey and Atem tied by their wrists. They were being electrocuted heavily and were passed out, or at least Joey was. Atem seemed to be barely conscious. The gang laughed mockingly while one of the members electrocuted Joey with a taser. His body twitched and so did Atem's. Huritani chuckled evilly as Hanaski blinked and his hallow eyes disappeared.
"Huh?" Hanaski muttered quietly before seeing the situation. "Atem, Joey."
"Well, that was fun," Huritani smirked. "I think Atem needs another good shocking experience."
"But won't that kill him?" One of the gang members asked.
"KILL HIM!"
"LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Hanaski cried before running up to Atem and hugged him by his waist. "If you want him, you're gonna have to kill me first!"
"Hanaski!" Tea cried before one of the gang members grabbed the girl by her arms. "Let me go!"
"I think these guys need to learn some manners," Huritani smirked before taking out his taser and pointing it toward Hanaski. He shook in fear.
"Y... Yugi..." Atem muttered. Hanaski gasped. "Please... come... back. I..." His eyes narrowed and removed the puzzle from around his neck and put it around Atem's. By that time, Huritani grabbed Hanaski by his arm. Atem changed to Yugi and he muttered, "Ha... Hanaski." A gold light shined from the puzzle around Atem's neck, which flipped Huritani off his feet just as the taser landed in the puddle of water. Everyone was electrocuted except for Hanaski who was on top of a tire and Tea who fell onto another tire just as the thug who grabbed her got kicked on the legs. She gasped. The taser soon stopped working from being in the water too long.
"We have to call the police!" Hanaski cried as Tea nodded and got out her cell phone. The boy looked at Atem and whispered, "don't worry, everything's gonna be okay."
The police arrived and cut the ropes holding Joey and Atem. They laid the boys on hammocks while Tea and Hanaski explained what happened. Hanaski claimed that he played hooky to save Atem from this cruel gang. While the police searched the area, they found a young girl held hostage, Olivia Breadwood. The girl explained to the police the story from her point of view. She was taken for questioning.
Atem and Joey were taken to the hospital, including the thugs before getting arrested. Joey and Atem shared the same room since they had the same condition, besides Atem's gunshot wound. Hanaski and Tea were in the room between the boys. In a matter of time, Olivia appeared along with a man holding her hand named Richard Grand. They were both holding horrific faces. Richard was more horrified than Olivia.
"You're Olivia," Hanaski said, remembering the time they met when Joey got his new sneakers. "Atem's ex girlfriend right?" He and Oliva shook hands.
"I can't thank you enough for finding my girlfriend," Richard thanked Hanaski. "Thank you."
"Your welcome," Hanaski nodded. Richard looked over toward the boys.
"I knew Huritani was a monster, but this... this is murder or close to it," Richard said in horror. "I'm so sorry about your friends."
"Don't blame yourself Richie. It was my fault. I should've called the police as soon we escaped that day. If... if I would've known he'd do this I..." Olivia cried while tears trailed through her cheeks. "I just hope Atem is okay."
"He'll be fine," Tea said with a calm smile. "That basterd's a tough one. It'll take more than that to kill him off."
"Are you his girlfriend?" Olivia asked.
"No," Tea giggled. "I'm his bitch."
Everyone was laughing at that point. They knew Tea wasn't Atem's girlfriend, but a close friend. Their laughter stopped when they heard the door open to reveal Uka and Solomon. They seemed more horrified than they've ever be in a million years. Uka immediately ran to her son, her arms around his frail body.
"MY BABY!" Uka screamed while snobbing onto her son. Solomon tried not to burst out crying. Some tears ran down the old man's cheeks.
"What happened?" Solomon asked the kids.
"My brother," Olivia snobbed. "We grew up together in an abusive home as kids. Dad continually raped us day by day. Mom died from aids, so she couldn't protect us. Huritani got the worst beatings. He and I ran away together and lived in the gutters. He earned his way of living by torturing his victums and joining gangs. That's how he got power. He had anger issues. Huritani met Atem and Joey one day when they were stealing drugs. Huritani convinced the two that if they joined, they could be as high as they wanted and drink as much. Them, along with other members, would have their pleasure in stealing, abusing, raping, and doing whatever fits their bill. Atem and Joey never raped any girls, but they did get high, they thieved, among other things on the list." Solomon and Uka nodded and continued to listen to Olivia's story. "One day, Atem saw my brother rape me while we were still dating. He became furious and decided that I shouldn't be with him. We all ran away one day and thought we'd never come back." Olivia paused for a while to take a deep breath. "One day, my brother called me and said that he was going to reunite the gang. I told him to f*** off and even warned Atem about it. Unfortunately, my brother knows how to get to the boys. I heard the whole thing. Huritani claimed that if Atem and Joey didn't cooperate, Huritani promised to kill his grandfather and rape his mother and leave his mark on her body." By that time, Olivia bawled her head and buried it in her boyfriend's chest.
"I knew about Huritani, but I didn't know he contacted Olivia, otherwise I would've called the police. I should've known he'd do something like this," Richard muttered.
Uka and Solomon were frozen and showed blank faces. They looked over at Atem who was still unmoving and sleeping. Tea was now more furious than she ever was. She now understood why Atem was so harsh. Tea couldn't see a solution or another way Atem could've played this. He was vulnerable as far as the girl was concurned. Everyone was quiet for a long time until Atem twitched his eyelids. He opened them and saw his mother and grandfather.
"Grandpa? Mom?" Atem muttered as Uka her her index finger on her son's lips.
"Shhhh," Uka whispered. "It's okay sweety. Huritani won't cause you or Joey anymore harm. The police arrested him for attempting murder."
"I'm... sorry... for what I said I..."
"Olivia told us everything, you don't need to apologize," Uka assured before placing a kiss on her son's forehead. "I should've known you were being forced like this. I... I'm so sorry I didn't do anything..."
"Mom, I'm still alive aren't I?" Atem asked rhetorically before showing a smile. "I love you two and I don't wanna leave you guys again."
"We know," Solomon said.
"I'm sorry for what I said before," Tea apologized quietly. "If that were me, I don't know what I would've done."
"No need to," Atem said while rolling his eyes. "You're already a bi..." He noticed his family was there and had to hold his mouth. "... you know what I mean."
Tea giggled and rolled her eyes. She gave Atem a warm hug before deciding on leaving the room. Atem cleared his throat before the girl turned her head.
"What?" Tea wondered.
"I'm... sorry about what happened with your cousin," Atem muttered. "I had no idea."
Tea cocked her eyebrows, wondering how Atem coud've known about that. She then remembered that when she told Hanaski, he had the puzzle. Yugi must've received the message. It then dawned on her about Hanaski.
"Hanaski, how did you know Atem was in trouble?" Tea asked the boy.
"I... don't know," Hanaski replied. "In fact I just remember listening to a boring lesson, and then next thing you know I'm watching Atem and Joey get fried."
'I knew it!' Tea thought. Yugi's and Hanaski's bond made it to where Yugi could lead Hanaski to Atem when he was in danger. Yugi must've taken over Hanaski and controlled his movements. Tea smiled, and then her, Richard, and Olivia left the room. Joey woke up later on. Him and Atem were questioned by the police about what happened. They weren't charged for the thievery they did several years ago since it was already dropped during those years.
The doctors told the boys that they were allowed to leave the next morning. They both went to sleep in their hospital beds and peacefully this time. Joey was knocked like a light before Yugi's spirit laid next to his brother. Atem stared at the ceiling and showed a peaceful smile before noticing Yugi lying next to him. Atem gave Yugi a questionable look.
"What?" Yugi questioned.
"You're not on top of me this time," Atem said.
"That's because I'm mad. I was separated for one whole day crying my ass off and you refuse to at least give a bear hug for us reuniting."
Atem sighed while rolling his eyes. He held Yugi close and asked, "satisfied?"
"No!" Yugi glared. "That's not even a hug." He turned his body and crossed his arms with a grumpy look.
"Well, you ain't getting anymore cozy than that!"
"Oh really?" Yugi smirked. "Are you sure you can sleep okay without me? Last I checked, you were tossing and turning because I wasn't there making you all cozy."
"I slept okay without your freakin' snuggle!" Atem glared with his arms crossed. Yugi shrugged and disappeared inside the puzzle.
"If you need me, just give me a shout!" Yugi said inside the puzzle.
'That little brat,' Atem glared before sighing and dropping his body on the bed. His arm laid softly on his stomach. A sigh left him and he slowly turned his head to the right, expecting to feel a warm cheek on his. As soon as Atem felt nothing, he remembered Yugi decided not to sleep on top of his brother anymore. 'Annoying. I'm so used to Yugi sleeping with me that I forget he's not there. Ugh!' Atem sighed and turned his body to lay on his stomach. The environment felt too quiet, so much that Atem couldn't find sleep. 'Great, I can't sleep, just great!'
"Talking too much won't help you," Yugi snickered.
'Would you shut your trap?' Atem shouted in his mind. He buried his head in his pillow.
"Since when do you sleep while holding a pillow like that?" Yugi giggled as Atem opened his eyes and noticed he was holding the pillow close as if it was a person. This irritated Atem. "You know, if you need a teddy bear, just call me and I'll be your snuggle bear."
'I'm not doing any of that damn snuggling Yugi!' Atem declared while resting on his side. After his eyes closed, his arm was reaching for something and found the rail to the hospital bed. Because Atem was on the very edge of the bed, he almost fell. He quickly grabbed the rail and cursed at himself. 'Shit!' Yugi was laughing his head off. "And what's so funny?"
"You," Yugi giggled before appearing in front of Atem. "You're not used to sleeping without me cuddling next to you."
"For the last time, I'm not doing any of that 'snuggling' crap you do!" Atem glared, making sure his voice didn't wake up Joey.
Yugi glared and had his arms crossed. He sat on the end of the bed with his back facing Atem. He could sense the annoyance inside the young child for refusing to snuggle. Atem rested on his bed facing the ceiling. His eyes slowly closed with his arms over his stomach. He turned his head to, once again, feel nothing. For some reason, this just didn't feel right. Atem started remembering last night and how lonely he felt. Sleeping was never right without Yugi. Why? Why did Yugi not being with Atem hurt him so much?
"To answer your question, it's because of what you once told me," Yugi said, reading his brother's thoughts. "It's our bond." His spirit crawled on top of Atem and their hands met palm to palm. "Without me, you feel a great deal of loneliness. I've known this since the first day we met. Atem, I want us to be closer. I want us to feel that connection we can never make with anyone else."
"Yugi, I don't snuggle with anyone of the same sex," Atem glared.
Yugi punched Atem in the gut and shouted, "you're nasty, you know! Now stop being a jackass and love me!"
"Since when did you have a potty mouth?"
"Since I lived inside an asshole."
"Good point, but I think Tea gave you some bad influence as well."
"You're the one to talk!"
Atem sighed and glared, 'If I snuggle you like a teddy bear, will you PLEASE stop this nonsense?'
"Yes!"
'Fine, but after this that's it. I'm not giving you anymore refunds!'
Yugi smiled in satisfaction before Atem gave the boy a tight hug. Atem snuggled against Yugi's chest, which felt so soft and warm. Atem clutched his arms around Yugi even tighter while his brother snugged his face against the spirit's neck. Atem felt a warm and comfort feeling in every part of his body. He now understood why Yugi enjoyed this. Atem didn't want to let go of his brother, his dear loving brother.
Yugi brushed his fingers through Atem's thick hair and whispered, "now was that so bad?"
"Tell Tea or Hanaski and I will skin you alive," Atem threatened in annoyance.
"I love you too, brother," Yugi giggled before giving a soft kiss on Atem's cheek. "Since we had a deal, you don't have to snuggle anymore." Yugi sat up on the edge of the bed, seemingly about to be ready to go inside the puzzle. "I'll just go and yah..." He yelped, being grabbed by Atem from behind. His cheek nuzzled against Yugi's cheek. Yugi giggled. "Fine, I'll snug ya to bed."
"Actually," Atem said before he let Yugi take over and Atem's spirit was on his own shared body. "I think I'll try something new." Atem wrapped his arms around Yugi's waist and his face nuzzled behind Yugi's head. Yugi rolled his eyes before turning his head to the right and his cheek rested on Atem's cheek.
"Atem, don't ever leave me again," Yugi whispered.
"I'll keep you with me forever," Atem promised. "I'll keep you close. I love you Yugi."
"I love you too, brother."