Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ It's My Life ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

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Decisions, Decisions

 

Chapter 3

 

“Rishid? Rishid, can you help me with this?” Little Malik asked, looking up at Rishid with begging violet eyes.

 

Rishid only looked down with love and tenderness, kneeling to Malik's level.

 

“Of course, what do you need, Master Malik?”

 

Malik giggled cutely and lifted a necklace made of flowers up to Rishid's face. The flowers were all the same, but they were beautiful and smelled like jasmine.

 

“It's for Ishizu… I wanted to give it to her for her birthday… but for some reason it won't tie up.”

 

Rishid smiled and held the delicate necklace in his hands. He examined it for a moment, then got the two ends and neatly laced them together, making a tight yet easy knot. Malik smiled with childish happiness and took the necklace as Rishid handed it back.

 

“Thank you, Rishid! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” He rushed up to Rishid and hugged his waist overjoyed. “You're the best brother ever!”

 

Rishid blinked slowly, then smiled, hugging Malik back.

 

“You too, Master Malik…”

 

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Rishid was awake, but he didn't dare open his eyes. Dizziness and nausea warned him not to sit up. Where was he? Making a small analysis, he soon figured out that he was lying down on a soft bed, the covers risen up to his bare chest. He heard light clattering, like pots and pans being put away and muttered chattering else where.

 

Wherever he was, at least he was warm, he thought…

 

He didn't know how long he had been lying there, but he didn't really care. He was half asleep, half awake, and he wanted to stay like that. At least he didn't feel any pain in this state. He was fully awakened, though, when he felt a damp towel sponge against his face, forehead, and neck, helping him to cool down.

 

Finally, he let his eyes open. His vision wavered violently, and the queasiness caused him to cough unwillingly. The sudden movement caused pain to surge throughout his shoulder and back, making him cry out. A soothing voice lulled him like a small child, and when he looked up slightly, he saw Jin looming over him. Her face was full of loving care and concern… like a mother.

 

“Shhh…” She cooed. “It's ok. You're alright now…” She provided a reassuring smile, and nodded. “You have a pretty bad fever and your injuries are pretty severe. But we got that stab wound on your shoulder to stop bleeding and it's all nice and bandaged up.”

 

Rishid confirmed this by moving his shoulder a little. It was covered tightly and wrapped in bandages that ran from shoulder to shoulder and across his chest. He looked up at Jin, unable to think of what to say. She smiled apologetically, chuckling lightly.

 

“Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. Well, I found some pain killers for you if you'd like to take them. They're pretty strong and fast acting so I think you'll be real good with two.”

 

Rishid tried to respond, but his voice came out in a croak and a few coughs. Jin turned a bit and took a glass of water from a night stand, lifting Rishid's head slightly, and let him sip at the refreshing liquid. Rishid hadn't remembered the last time he had gotten a drink and was greedily sucking it down as if it were the only thing that mattered.

 

Jin chuckled and took the glass away. “Easy there. Don't want you to drown.”

 

“W..where am I?” Rishid asked, resting his head on the pillow.

 

“You're at The G Note. This is just an extra room we have.”

 

Rishid looked around and saw that the area was pretty empty. Besides the bed and the night stand, it was nothing but a plain crème colored room.

 

`Thank you…” He said. “For taking care of me…”

 

Jin blinked in surprise at first, but then smiled warmly and nodded.

 

“Ahh. No problem, big guy. We all have our down days…”

 

Gradually she stood up and turned. “I have to go on my duty now. If you need anything else, you just holler, ok?” Rishid swallowed a little, then nodded. Jin beamed, then walked out the door and everything went back to normal again.

 

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“Rishid…” Malik had said. “You've disappointed me again…”

 

 

Rishid was startled awake by a loud, clang noise followed by yelling.

 

“Catherine!! Watch what you're doing for once and stop spacing out!!”

 

Relieved, Rishid slowed down his breathing, doing his best to accumulate his thoughts. What time was it…?

 

Rapidly, worry started to set into the pit of his stomach, making him feel uneasy and anxious. What if he came back to the HQ empty handed, let alone late again? He had to find something to keep Malik at bay. Bit by bit, he allowed his head turn towards the door and stared longingly outside of it. He couldn't see anything but the walls of the hallway and clock that ticked quite loudly.

 

His vision still wasn't all that good, and his head was still quite dizzy, but he still willed himself to see. He had to find out what time it was… He followed the little hand…then the big hand…and then vise versa and finally… he saw.

 

It was 11:26 PM. Again he was late…

 

In a huge panic, he started to struggle to get up, but the pain was near unbearable. Baring his teeth, he swung his legs off the side of the bed and pushed himself to stand on his own. His right leg produced splitting pain, making him stumble awkwardly. He leaned against a wall and grabbed his cloak that was hanging on a hook on the door. After just a few steps outside of the room, he was already out of breath, but he didn't let that stop him. He had to get back to Malik… fast. But he couldn't come back empty handed… he had to come back with something… or maybe someone. He paused slightly, thinking to himself. Then, he knew what he would get Master Malik…

 

Going back into the room, he grabbed the two pain killers swiftly off the night stand, and he practically shoved them down his own throat, and waited…

 

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12:48 PM

 

Jin yawned noisily and stretched. It had been a pretty hard day for her. She was both a waiter and a cook at The G Note, and still she didn't get paid enough, she thought. She sighed with both exhaustion and contentment. She loved the small café though, and the people in it, even if they were jerks sometimes.

 

“Hey , Jin. When you're done cleanin' up the place, make sure you lock up.”

 

Jin caught the keys as her fat, greasy boss threw them towards her.

 

“Oh, hang on a sec. I thought it was Catherine who was supposed to stay tonight.”

 

Catherine, the other waiter, patted Jin on the back. “Sorry, hun, but old Catty's gotta go out fer her bingo night. You know how we old people are.”

 

Jin laughed cheerfully. “Yeah, yeah, ok. I got it. Have a good night and take care you two…”

 

Jin's boss just gave a small `hef' then walked out the door into the cold November night. Catherine on the other hand, walked next to Jin, whispering to her softly.

 

“I checked on that guy you picked up in the back room. He's completely sound asleep.”

 

“Really,” Jin said, washing some dishes.

 

“Yeah, really. And I must say… he's not half bad.”

 

Jin blushed. “W-what?”

 

“Yeah,” Catherine said, placing a finger on her wrinkled chin. “Of course, the tattoos are a bit much on his face, but other than that he's perfect for you.”

 

“What!?” Jin yelled, dropping the dish back into the murky sink. “W-what do you mean? I'm just helping him because… he was hurt! That's all!!”

 

“Ah-ha-haaa. That may be so now, but I remember seeing you two talking the other day. It seems my little Jinny's growing up.”

 

Narrowing her eyes, Jin began washing the dishes again. “I'm already 28, Cathy. I'm by now grown up.”

 

Cathrine gave a hearty chuckle and patted Jin on the back. “And I'm 84 and I still haven't.Well, anyways. I'd better get going. Oh…” She turned to Jin with mischievous eyes. “Make sure you kids don't mess up the place too much, ok? I gotta clean tomorrow.”

 

It took a bit, but when Jin finally realized what Catherine meant, her face went beet red and she dropped a dish on the floor.

 

“CATHY!!”

 

Laughing, Catherine half jogged, half ran out the door. Sighing and trying to cool herself down, Jin grabbed a broom and started to sweep up the shards of the shattered plate. Did she… really have feelings for Rishid? Shaking the thought from her head, she placed the pieces in the trash and continued washing the dishes. It was a usual routine when it was her turn to stay behind. Clean the dishes, sweep the floors, swab the counter tops and tables and vacuum the rug.

 

When Jin was completely finished, her curiosity got the best of her. I wonder if I should check on Rishi-kun, she thought to herself. It wouldn't hurt.

 

Smiling, she sauntered soundlessly down the hallway towards the door of the extra room. She felt… almost excited to see him. She wanted to see him up and about, smiling and feeling better… Taking a deep breath, she turned and went inside of the room with a gleeful smile, but what she saw made her heart nearly stop.

 

Rishid was gone.

 

The sheets of the bed were completely taken off and Rishid's cloak was missing off of the hook.

 

“Rishi-kun? Rishi-kun, where'd you go?” He couldn't have gotten far due to his injury and she didn't hear anyone open the door after Catherine left. Swallowing away a wave of fear, she checked around the room again, then walked outside into the diner's room again.

 

“Rishi-kun? You there? Hello?”

 

Silence.

 

Jin's heart began to beat with sickening fear and anxiety. She had never been so afraid in her life until now. Where had Rishid gone…? Catherine had said that he was sleeping… so he couldn't have gotten anywhere really… Breathing heavily, she stood behind the counter. Suddenly, she heard a loud clang and totally freaked out. Grabbing a knife from behind the counter, she armed herself, feeling her hand shake and shudder.

 

“Who's there?”

 

When there was no answer, she started to make her way out from behind the counter and near the front door. Looking outside, she realized it was remote and empty. There was nothing there, she thought to herself. Your just letting all this get to your head…

 

Crash!!

 

With a sharp gasp, Jin turned around but was barely able to register what had happened before a large hand holding a damp cloth clamped over her mouth and nose. Fear drove her to struggle and pound backwards with her fists. She tried to scream but it was muffled as the hand fixed tighter onto her mouth and nose.

 

Soon enough, though, her thoughts started to get jumbled, and her body felt like lead. Her eyes felt heavy, and all she wanted to do was nap. Finally, she felt herself being lowered onto one of the chairs and the last thing she saw before she was completely out cold was two golden eyes staring down at her softly…

 

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Me: Updated! Yaaaay. Chapter 3 is up and ready, people. Hope you enjoyed it. If you've gotten any suggestions, just tell me, cause I'm up for em.