Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Futatsu no Kehai ❯ A Shattered Heart ( Chapter 3 )

Here's ch. 3 of my little fic! I hope this one was as pleasing as the others, a big thanks to Mikhail, who provided the ending for me ^_^.

~Enjoy~   Chapter 3: A ShatteredHeart

Yugi and Tea' were both in the same room trying to sleep, but both found themselves restless. Yugi was still trying to piece together what had happened earlier, while Tea' on the other hand, was tense because she felt how tense and unnerved her best friend was.

"Hey, Yugi," Tea' asked. "What's wrong?"

"I am afraid, Tea'. I am not certain about what happened in that house, but I do know one thing: My opponent was powerful enough to erase my memory of what had occurred. Tomorrow, I will have to return there and confront what ever evil abides inside of it. What will happen to everybody if I lose? Who knows how many people will die if I lose..The very thought terrifies me." Yugi seemed to say, terror and fear shook his voice.

"You won't. I believe in you..We all do. You were able to overcome Pegasus in that final duel and you will conquer this new threat just as you did him. Your friends will be standing by your side, as always. there is only one unstoppable force in the universe, and that force is our friendship." Tea' said, her eyes shining with bright faith, enough to make Yugi see her face, radiant with strength and determination.

Yugi could sense her confidence, filling the room and entering his heart; giving him the energy he so desperately needed.

"Thank you, Tea' , thank you for always supporting me. As long as you are with me, I know I can take anything destiny throws my way. Now, I must try to regain my lost memories."

"Wait! Did you say lost memories !?!" exclaimed Tea', recalling a long forgotten event which dwelled in the depths of her brain.

"I think I know what happened to you! Back at Duelist Kingdom, just before the semifinals started, Tristan though Pegasus was cheating because of the way he beat Kaiba. That night, Bakura, Tristan and I decided to find out just what our host's secret was. " Tea' stated.

"Unfortunately, Pegasus caught us and wanted to send our souls to the shadow realm, but Bakura used his ring to make us all forget everything. Do you think Bakura pulled the same trick on you?"

"This could very well be the answer I have been searching for. I did get a feeling that Bakura's destiny was somehow intertwined with the destiny of the being I fought today. But how? Why was he trying to protect her? What if he interferes tomorrow? " Yugi inquisited.

"Well, Tristan and I could keep an eye on Bakura, while you and Joey go inside." Tea' told Yugi.

"No, Tea'. It is too dangerous. I can't allow you to do that. What if he seriously wounds you?" Yugi exclaimed, fearing for the safety of Tea' and Tristan's lives.

"Don't worry, Yugi. I don't plan to actually fight him, I just intend to watch him. Then I can warn you incase Bakura tries to do anything."

"All right, I suppose I have no choice, but you have to promise me not to come too close to him. I could never live with myself if you were hurt because of me." Yugi made her promise.

" I promise Yugi. " Tea' promised. " Now try and get some rest, you'll need all you can get for tomorrow."

"You're right......Tea'?"

"Yes, Yugi?"

"Will you hold my hand? " little Yugi asked timidly, reaching out to her. Tea' touched Yugi's hand with her delicate fingers. Yugi felt calm, soothing energy spread throughout his being.

"Good night, Tea'"

"Good night, Yugi," Tea' said softly, “and remember, no matter what happens; tomorrow or the rest of our lives, I am right beside you, if you need me."

Everyone slept silently through the night. I who seemed to drift in and out of consciousness finally lay down beside Neferet, I lay very close to her, on my side, with my leg over her and my arm around her shoulder, sleeping very close to her.

I looked at her face, just before I fell asleep, unaware of the events of tomorrow. I woke up suddenly in the middle of the night, opening my eyes to Suzu. I shall not stay, if I do, Bakura might catch on to what is happening, and who knows what Suzu will say. I was thinking something along the lines of this: " You again! You sure are a pervert aren't you."

Though the thought of making Bakura look like a complete fool was in the midst of my mind, I had to leave. So I casually walked out of the front door and made my way down the street.

Soon, morning came and Yugi was awoken by a knock on his door....

"Wake up, Yugi! Your friends are here!" Called Yugi's grandfather.

"Ok grandpa, I'm coming!"

A few minuets later, Yugi and Tea' entered the kitchen to see Joey on one of his "Feeding Frenzy" rituals.

"Hey Joey," Yugi asked. " Have you seen Bakura?"

"He was on his way here with Tristan," Joey implied after gulping down another bowl of rice. " I'd better hurry up and finish the food here before they show up!"

"Uh, Joey," Yugi managed to say, atonished, " You DO remember what we have to do today, don't you?"

"Sure, pal." Joey replied. " kickin' some spirit butt! No prob! Well, it looks like Tristan got lucky this morning." Joey said as he bolted from the table.

"Come on, Yug! Don't dawdle!" His voice came from the street.

"Tea' you must promise to take care of yourself while I'm gone."

"I promise, and you have to promise to have dinner with me when you return."

"I do Tea', but now I have to face my destiny." said Yugi as he walked out of the door. He left to soon to hear Tea' whisper , " Please come back safe Yugi....I love you."

Yugi made his way to the house Bakura pointed out yesterday, with Joey following closely behind. Neither one spoke a word. Yugi was too lost in the thoughts of his newfound love and how he dreaded loosing it. Even Joey, who was usually cheerful, wore a mask of determination and gloom on his face.

Back in the turtle, Tea, Tristan and Bakura were having breakfast with Solomon Motou.

"Joey, we're here." said Yami Yugi, entering his destination.

"Wow, this place looks like a crypt! It is seriously creepin' me out, Yug."

"Get out of my house, you freaks!!" Shouted Suzu, who was attracted by all of the commotion.

"Nice try, did you really think you could fool me by hiding in that girl's body?" Yami said, his Millennium Puzzle emitting golden beams of energy.

Neferet tried to defend, but she was weak from her last battle, she soon fell to the floor; her mind barren before Yugi, hatred and fear shining in her eyes.

At this moment, I felt a shock go through my body, so I overcame Bakura once more. " Neferet...She is calling me! I am coming my love! Out of my way, you foolish mortals! “I yelled as I ran out of the door, racing to save my partner.

"Tristan! We have to warn Yugi!" Tea' cried out.

"Right! Let's go!" They, too, departing quickly, leaving Mr. Motou as to ponder what happened to all of his guests.

"You've underestimated me, Neferet. Your lover might have been able to erase all my memories with his millennium item, but I posses one, too. More importantly, I have my friends. Friends, who always support me. Friends who helped me figure out what happened yesterday, and now, you will pay for your ignorance. " "Mind Crush !" shouted Yami, stretching out his hand towards Neferet, shattering her soul into millions of tiny fragments, sending it to the Shadow Realm for all eternity.

In the street.......

Tristan and Tea' were still perusing me down the street when I felt as if my heart was stabbed...Neferet! A terrible cry of despair escaped my throat as I fell to my knees.

"Neferet . She is dead. I failed her once again.."

"Yes," confirmed Yugi, emerging from the doorway, the Millennium Scepter in his hand.

"Your love is no more. Now, I give you a choice. Leave your evil ways and join us, or keep clinging to the darkness and pay the price. What is your answer, Bakura?"

I, who was still unable to speak, simply turned and started running, tears streaming down my cheeks. Joey wanted to go after me, but Yugi stopped him.

"No, Joey. Let him go."

Tea' ran up to Yugi and kissed him "Oh, Yugi, I am so glad you are safe. I was worried about you so much!"

"Whoa, did you just kiss him? And why are you guys holding hands? Something smells fishy, and it ain't no Mako."

"Leave them be, Joey" Tristan said. "Tea' is just happy to see Yugi alive. Right, Tea?" he added, winking.

"It is all right, Tristan. Yes, Joey. Yugi and I love each other."

"Wow! That calls for a celebration, and I know just the place. There is a very nice little restaurant not far from the turtle."

"Good old Joey. Always thinking with his stomach. Just let Yugi and Tea' enjoy their love. Or they will "accidentally forget" to invite you the wedding".

"Tristan!!! No one said anything about getting married!!!" Said Yugi and Tea in unison, blushing.

"Oh, really? Why do both of you look so dreamy, then?"

"Tristan!!! Cut it out!!!" angrily said Joey.

"Ok, ok, fine. Just quit looking at me like you want to eat me, Joey!"

"Hmmm. Speaking of eat. There is a plate of octopus sausage back in the turtle with my name on it! So what say we all stop yapping and go visit Yugi's grandpa?" Joey said and started walking without waiting for the rest of the gang.

"Visit him, Joey? Don't you mean raid his refrigerator?' Tristan asked, catching up with Joey.

"Ok, ok, settle down, guys" Yugi said. " I have had enough fighting for today."

"So, Yugi, was Bakura actually in love with that woman?" inquired Joey.

"Yep. She was his accomplice many millennia ago, but they met again only recently."

"Wow, First Bakura finding his long-lost love and now you guys.." said Joey dreamily, looking at Tristan.

"Do not get any funny ideas or I'll kick your ass, Joey!!!"

"Relax, Tristan. I am sure he was just joking. Weren't you, Joey?"

"Oh, yeah, Sure I was. Wow... I never thought Bakura could fall in love."

"Yeah, that was totally unreal. Almost as unreal as Joey beating Bandit Keith."

"What? How dare you? I was da runner up in da Duelist Kingdom!!! Come here, ya big bully and I'll show you!!!"

"You'll show me what?" asked Tristan, putting Joey in a headlock "Your cow- having skills?"

"Argh!!! Not fair! I wasn't ready!!!" growled Joey to the accompaniment of Yugi and Tea's laughter.  
Now, this might look like the end, but it's not, Bakura's not finished yet. Ch.4 will be coming!