Alright, hey people! I'm gonna make this quick because i'm really tired... 1, sorry for taking so long. 2, thank you reviewers (::) (::). And 3, this chapter is a bit angsty... just a warning...

Saki: Um... *hides behind Tadao and he blushes a bit*

Tadao: D-don't worry Saki *hugs her*

Akai: (Ugh... get a room...)

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN YU-GI-OH!

Chapter 8

It's Friday night and Anzu was about to lose it! For the past three days it's been nothing but signing papers, rejecting mergers, and the occasional hire and fire routine. She would rather be anywhere else but Anzu was stuck in her office, as usual, and all she wants is to just-

"I have another paper Miss Anzu!" said Tadao as he ran into her office. Anzu sighed, quickly read and signed the paper. Tadao thanked her and ran out. For some reason, things were much more busy than usual.

"Last time it was this busy…," Anzu's eyes widened at the thought but quickly shrugged it off. "No way, that's impossible. We have an agreement. Ugh… my head hurts."

Anzu needed some relief. Something to just ease her pain and the rapidly forming headache! It was then that her phone rang. Anzu groaned, thinking it was another merger plan. Unconsciously recognizing the ring, she picked up her cell phone and answered it.

"What?!" she yelled as she slammed her fist on the desk. The person on the other end chuckled. That's when it clicked. Anzu was on her cell phone, it's not a business call. So… who is she talking to?

"Glad to hear you're doing fine Anzu." She then went wide eyed. She knew that voice… that voice only belonged to one person. She then heard some giggling in the background as well.

"I wanna say hi! Lemme talk to her big brother!" She then heard more chuckling and a lot of thumping.

"Let me put it on speaker Yugi. Then we can both talk to her, alright?" There was a faint beeping sound along with a 'Mmm-hmm'. "Alright, one… two… three!"

"Hi Anzu!" they both said. Anzu smirked and laughed a little as she sat back in her chair finally relaxing a bit after a long day.

"Hello Yugi and Atem. How have you been so far?"

"Eh… I can't complain." said Atem. Yugi groaned in the background.

"I can't either! I get off school for vacation on Friday! I can't wait!" Anzu and Atem laughed. Yugi's favorite holiday is Christmas. He loves the presents, spending time with his family, presents, having some festive parties, presents, going shopping for presents, spending time with friends, did I mention presents?

"What? You don't want vacation?" Atem teased. There was a thump sound as Anzu heard Yugi yell and Atem groan in laughable pain.

"Take it back! Take it back! Take it back!" yelled Yugi.

"Alright, alright I give!" Anzu laughed; there was always something about those two that was always entertaining. These two are just attention grabbers. And Atem… he is very talented to say the least. She then began to wonder why he was a comedian. Her thoughts were brought to a sudden halt by a familiar young voice.

"So are you ready for tomorrow Anzu?" asked Yugi happily.

"Yes I am. I just have one request though."

"Oh? And what would that be?" asked Atem.

"Simple really, all you have to do is just pick me up at my office."

"Why would I do that if you have a car and a personal driver?" Anzu chuckled.

"Well, I have to work until the moment you two are ready. Tell you what; if you come get me, I'll let you drive my car." She then heard Atem gasp.

"Hell yeah! Now I'm definitely going to get you!" Atem did a little song while clapping. "I'm gonna drive her car. I'm gonna drive her car. Oh! I'm gonna drive her car!" She heard Yugi laughing.

"Sorry about Atem. He's a little coo-coo if you know what I mean." Anzu laughed. Always count on these two to make her day. She sighed realizing she has wasted enough time.

"Hey! I heard that!" yelled Atem. It was now Yugi's turn to laugh at his brother, which he gladly took the chance to. Anzu even laughed a little. Their sibling rivalry was simply amusing to her. Well, now she has to get back to reality. She sighed and waited for Yugi's laughter to desist.

"Alright then. Look, I have to go now."

"Aw! But why?!" whined Yugi.

"I have a lot of work to do Yugi. I'm sorry. Ok, to make it up to you, I'll give you a surprise tomorrow." Yugi gasped with delight as Atem was still singing in the back. "Have a goodnight Yugi. And tell your brother that too when he finishes." Yugi giggled and said ok. Anzu hung up the phone and she then rubbed her temples. Tadao came in her office again.

"Miss Anzu, have you found a replacement yet?!" asked Tadao. Anzu wanted to bash her head in. How the hell did she forget?! She has to find a partner for one of her oldest clients. Her client's partner, also an old client of hers, has come down with the flu and can't perform tomorrow in Times Square. Now, Anzu has the burden of finding someone who is capable of filling in the space. Maybe someone will come to mind if she clears her mind with a walk. Sighing, Anzu stood up and grabbed her coat. "W-where are you going?!"

"I need to think Tadao. I will be back." Anzu walked out of her office and went straight to the elevator. She pressed the button while thinking back to how talented Atem was. He is funny, he can sing, dance, and who knows what else he can do? Her thoughts were interrupted yet again by the elevator. She saw it open and noticed it was empty and was grateful for it. She never liked being in an elevator with people in it. It made her very uncomfortable at times, maybe even a little claustrophobic.

Inside the elevator, Anzu was thinking about her day. Woke up early, called Saki to drive her to work, and then worked until now. Sometimes she wishes her life was different. She wondered what it would be like to normal, to have a normal life, to have friends, to have a normal family. Anzu' face cringed at the thought of her family.

"Just calm down… it's not like they are here or anything." she thought.

When she finally got out, she was welcomed by a gust of cold winter air that woke her senses up. The force and temperature was so strong, it almost froze her instantly. She bundled up and began her long walk.

"Why can't I think?" thought Anzu as she remembered that she has to go get her car.

Back with Atem and Yugi,

"Where are you going Atem?" asked Yugi, who, was watching his brother put on a coat.

"Yugi, I'm just going for a walk. I have some things to think about." Atem put on his hat and gloves.

"You want me to come?" asked Yugi.

"No, I don't want you to get sick. Stay here for now and when I come back we can have hot cocoa." Yugi's face lit up and he nodded, returning back to the TV. Atem saw the innocence in his little brother and chuckled. Yugi is so young and naïve. "I just hope I can enjoy that for a few more years." he thought. Atem zipped up his coat and before walked out, he told Yugi "There is a burger for you in the fridge if you get hungry ok?"

"Mm-hmm, ok bro!" said Yugi with a huge and innocent smile on his face. Atem chuckled and walked out.

Anzu was rounding a corner on 59th street and groaned. The other day she had to go to a meeting at another company and had left her car on 61st street. She was supposed to get it this morning but forgot. It was times like this where Saki would be useful, but unfortunately, she is sick and was given the day off to recover.

"Oh well…"

Atem began walking around and remembered that he needed to buy some chocolate mix to make the hot chocolate for Yugi and himself. So, he turned and began making his way to the convenience store on 61st street.

It took him about 20 minutes when he arrived. He walked in and greeted the cashier, Mako. Mako nodded to Atem's wave as he went back to reading the newspaper. Atem began walking around to find some type of powder or mix.

"This might take a while…" he thought.

Anzu has to now cross one more street to get to 61st street. Then, out of nowhere, a deluge of people came from a building and pushed her to the ground. When she looked behind her, she saw that the people were tourists.

"Great… and I thought they only came in the summer… ugh…" Standing up and brushing herself off, she began walking again. She came to the crossing and looked both ways as she made her way across the street. "Finally…"

Atem had just paid for some Nesquik powder since he always loved that when he was little and figured Yugi should give it a try.

"Thank you Mako, have a goodnight." Mako nodded again and Atem said, "C'mon Mako, at least say something." Mako sighed and said,

"Goodnight Atem." he said mockingly and they both laughed.

After chuckling, he left. Right when the door closed he bumped into someone. "Oh, excuse me; I wasn't watching where I was going."

Anzu was about to walk by a store when someone came out of it and bumped into her. She would've blew up if this guy didn't apologize first, which he did.

"No it's alright, I was being a little absent minded myself." At that moment, she looked up and saw her car. She quickly tried to cross the street without checking to see if it was safe to cross first.

Atem saw that when this person looked up, it was a woman. And she had amazing blue eyes too.

"Wait… I know one person with blue eyes like that… that can't be…" thought Atem as he watched her cross the street.

"Hmm… that guy's voice was familiar. That couldn't have been…" Anzu slowed her walking a bit. Everything around her seemed to disappear as she entered her thinking world.

Atem stood there and watched her walking slowly to a snow-covered car. A sudden screeching sound made Atem's head turn. His eyes widened in horror as he saw a car flying down the road at an incredible speed. Atem's heart began racing as he turned back to the woman, who, was still walking across the road. He turned back so fast he could've given himself whiplash! Then, without hesitation, he ran to her and ran fast! With each step he took, his heart doubled its beating. He has to save her, he has to!

"Hey!" he yelled. He then jumped to try to at least push her out of the way. Anzu stopped and turned to see the guy she bumped into running to her. Anzu blinked and then turned to the car that was approaching her. Her heart raged within her. This must be what fear feels like. The only thing she could think of doing was close her eyes. This isn't happening… it couldn't be… she could hear the honking from the car and the driver screaming that the breaks don't work but... she can't move. Her fear has struck a chord within her where everything around her became numb. It felt as if time had slowed… the only thing she can hear is her beating heart.

Bu-boom

Bu-boom

Bu-boom

This is it…

EERRR!

The car swerved along the slippery road, finally colliding with a parked car on the side and bursted into flames as the sound echoed through the empty streets. People gathered all around to see what had just taken place here. Someone must've even called the ambulance since one came in about 10 minutes flat. It was a terrible scene to all. You could hear the faint cries of children and those who are of a more sensitive background.

Then… all fell into an eerie silence… it's done.

Sooooo... what'd ya think? Sorry it's not that long, i'm extremely tired right now and have been extremely busy lately... jeez...

Saki: Anzu! I my... I hope she is alright...

Tadao: She's strong, I'm sure she's alright.

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