((Author's Note)) Well everyone, it is time to see what Yugi goes through as the drug that Maki gave her goes through her system. I will inform you now that this chapter will be shortest in this story, but I found it necessary for it's continuation.

I'll explain more later.

Chapter 29-Epilogue

Day 1

"Are you sure you're okay?" Maki asked. I nodded.

"I'll be alright," I replied, "I'm just going to lie down for a while."

Maki took me to her clinic today so that I could get my first dose of medicine. When we got back I wasn't feeling good, so I went to bed early.

Day 2

I woke up from another nightmare. Equal came to comfort me and I cried into her shoulder.

"I can't believe it's only been two days," I cried. "That bitch ruined my life!"

"It's okay, Yugi," Equal soothed, rubbing my back. "It will get better soon, trust me."

"When did I start waking up a monster?"

Day 3

I had been taking this drug for three days now. I rubbed my temples as another headache ran its course. Matsuda came to sit beside me with a glass of water.

"Here, I got you some Ibuprofen," he said handing me a couple tiny red pills and the glass of water. I smiled.

"Thanks, Matsuda," I said, downing the pills. "God, these headaches are killing me; but they're better than shock therapy in my opinion."

"Did she do that to you?" He asked hesitantly. I nodded solemnly.

"I wish it was the only thing she did."

Day 4

This was my last visit to the clinic. However, on the way to the new hotel, there was a moment where I had an outburst and thought I was back in that dungeon.

It just happened so fast; one moment I was walking down the street and then I bumped into someone who looked just like that woman. I tripped and fell on my back, hitting my head against the sidewalk.

"Oh, forgive me," the woman said, "I didn't see you there." She went to help me up and that's when it happened.

She lunged at me with the scalpel in her hand, going straight for my eye. I screamed and covered my face. "Get away, please stop, go away, GO AWAY!"

"Yugi! Calm down, it's alright!" Maki tried to snap me out of it. When I did come to my senses, she had to carry me to the hotel. I stayed in my room the rest of the night, trying to keep myself together.

My body felt like it was shattering into pieces. Fragile didn't get close to describing how I felt.

Day 5

I felt sick as hell. I became a disgusting mess; covered in sweat and vomit because I couldn't even get out of bed. I don't think I had ever felt so humiliated, especially when Light showed up and saw me in that condition. Thankfully, L covered for me and stated that it was a bug that was best avoided and got him out of there. Throughout the day I was given a tonic and plenty of water to ge me through.

Day 6

When I was left alone I went insane. The nightmares got worse. They were so bad that I couldn't sleep through the night, so I went out where the only other person awake continued working on the Kira Case. I felt it was time to make up for the cruel things I've said to him.

"Hey," I said, taking a seat on the couch next to L.

"Can't sleep?" He asked, not taking his eyes off of the computer screens.

I shook my head. "L, I'm sorry for what I said. I know it wasn't your fault BB died. I guess I needed someone to blame...someone I could get ahold of. It was irrational; I was irrational..." My voice began to waver as the past week came back to me in a flash. "I can't believe it took a stupid drug to make me realize that I may have hurt the only connection to him that I had!"

I began to cry out in anger. "How could I have let this happen? I'm better than this! What makes this different from all the other shit I've been through?!" L remained silent as I ranted.

"I've walked through fire, lived on the streets, I've even killed my own killed my own girlfriend and much worse! How is this the thing that breaks me?! How is getting hurt by someone else worse than when I've hurt myself?" I curled up against the back of the couch, adjusting myself into a simmilar position to the man next to me. "I don't remember what happened when I broke out of Akiteru's lab five years ago...but I'm certain it didn't take this long to forget."

That was when L finally looked in my direction. I couldn't describe his expression. It was a mi of sveral different ones, some I had never seen on his face.

"Do you want to forget?" His question held a tone that could only be described as sadness. I was certain he didn't want me to forget about him. I wasn't entirely sure why.

I took a deep breath. "I think it's the best option; although there are things I want to remember." I glanced at him. "So if I do forget, be it Wammy's house; Near, Mello, and Matt; BB or even you...Promise me that you'll introduce me when you can."

I must have shocked him slightly, because I noticed him going a little stiff. It was brief however, and he did finally speak after a deafening silence. "I promise."

I then smiled and did something I haven't done in a long time. I moved closer and snuggled up next to him. It suprised me because I had only done that with BB when I was much younger. What suprised me more, though, was when L leaned back and wrapped his arm around me, surrounding me in his warmth and sweet scent; the only thing that kept me alive during those endless days of torture.

I closed my eyes and finally fell asleep, not knowing that the strange detective next to me did the same.

Day 7

I couldn't believe it. I actually felt good. It was like all the weight I've felt just suddenly vanished. I felt like I could take on the world.

"How are you feeling, Yugi?" Maki asked, noticing my good mood.

I smiled. "Like I'm going to take a much needed shower."

"That's good."

I laughed. "Better than good. I've never felt so free! I think things are going to be much better."

Maki nodded. "We'll see about that. When you're done I want to see how well you're actually getting along."

I nodded in understanding before leaving to get cleaned up, and maybe cut my hair.

Day 8

"Hey, Yugi, glad to see you're looking better," Mogi said as I entered the kitchen in search for a snack.

"I feel better, thanks," I said as I grabbed a jar of penut butter. "Hopefully I'll be able to rejoin the case soon."

"Great, we could use your ability to keep L in line from going nuts," Aizawa joked.

I looked at him confused. "What are you talking about? He's already nuts!" We all laughed at that. I glanced at the clock. "I've gotta go, Maki's demanding I get an evaluation every day for some reason."

"I think it's to make the drug is working and that you're really forgetting about Nishiko," Matsuda stated without thinking. My smile disappeared.

"Thanks for the reminder, Matsu," I deadpanned. I left the kitchen, leaving the penut butter on the counter, having lost my apetite.

Day 9

"Do you know what this woman looked like?" Maki asked.

I scrunced my eyes in though. "She was blonde...no a brunette...that's not right either...Maybe a ginger? No, definately a brunette. And she...are you sure it was a she? I could have sworn it was a guy..." I groaned. "I can't remember. I thought I knew, but apparently I don't."

Maki smiled. "Don't worry about it. That's a good sign, it means the drug is finally doing its job."

I played with my now much shorter hair, a serene peace washed over me. "So, my memories of her are finally fading." However, along with her, others were doing the same.

Day 10

I opened my eyes to find myself in a strange environment. Where am I? I wondered. I sat up from where I was lying down. It appeared to be a couch...what's a couch?

I looked around and saw multiple people doing random things. Some were staring at squares that lit up while others were making noises with their faces while holding something flopy in their hands. Who are these people?

My head began to hurt and I put my hand to my forehead. My hand...I looked at the appendage in front of my face. It was pale-ish, tan-ish, with five skinny fingers that wiggled when I willed them to...with my mind!

I was so amazed. I looked down at even longer appendages that I identified as my legs and my eyes landed on my feet where five stubby toes were attatched to each one. I used my newfound mind power and wiggled them too. "Cool!"

I covered my mouth after exclaiming that. I can make noises with my face too! The sounds from the other people in the room stopped and stared at me in surprise.

"Yugi, you're okay!" A guy with longish hair said happily I tilted my head slightly in confusion and wonder. Above his head was a bunch of red letters and numbers floating around. Before I could decipher it, however, a woman with long brown hair and grey eyes approached and grabbed me by the shoulders.

"Oh, Darling, you scared us half to death!" She said in relief.

"I'm sorry, miss," I apologized to the woman. She just wrapped her arms around me in a tight embrace.

"I should be the one to apologize," another woman with shorter hair said. "I didn't consider the possibility of a relapse which resulted in that seizure."

These people were starting to confuse me. "If you don't mind me asking...Who are you?"

The woman hugging me tensed up and slowly pulled back. There was a horrified look on her face. "You mean, you don't know who we are?"

I nodded. "I don't even know who I am...Is Yugi my name?"

I suddenly heard a loud crunch and turned my head toward the sound. In the far corner, sitting in front of one of the squares with his legs scrunched up, was a man with pale skin and shaggy black hair. He just took a loud bite out of a rather large lollypop.

I felt concerned for the man and quickly asked, "Is that man over there okay?" He turned around and when I saw his face I instantly thought of a Panda. Nobody answered my question, so I decided to make a louder face noise. "Is the Panda Man okay?!"

Little did anyone know, he was far from okay; and the crunch from the lollypop symbolized his heart shattering into pieces.

THE END

((Author's Note)) And so concludes the story about THE GIRL WITH GOLDEN EYES. Don't worry though, dear readers, for another installment of Yugi's story will be on the way shortly. In fact along with this final chapter, I'll be posting a preview for BOOK # 2 which I'll be calling UNRAVEL and yes it's based off of the song opening for Tokyo Ghoul.

You see, I recently listened to an english cover for the song and thought it would be perfect for the sequel...at least better than the title I had previously picked out.

So, in case you decide to stop reading here and can't wait for the sequel, keep your eyes out for it via my page or the recent updates to the Death Note archive. I can't wait to see you there.

So until then, this is your local crazy plant girl with a black thumb signing off from this fanfic for the second-to-last time.

See ya Later!

-Garden of Time