Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Not Who They Seem To Be ❯ Part 5 ( Chapter 5 )

A/N - Before I start this, I have to tell you why I decided on the name I use for Ryou's Yami. I chose the name " 'Kura " given to me by "Ryoubakurafan013" The reason I chose this name, was because if I called him 'Bakura' it's the same thing everyone else calls him so it doesn't sound right. Also, since it's Ryou's last name, Ryou saying it just wouldn't sound right. I didn't call him 'Yami' and then switch Yugi's Yami to be 'Yami Yugi' because since I've already called him Yami, it would just get confusing. With 'Kura, it's an endearing term coming from Ryou and he's the only one to use it. You'll also know who I am talking about. Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions, I really appreciate them^^

Thanks to (in no specific order): Crysie, Lemonaddict, Ryoubakurafan013, sailorcelestia, Goddess of Death, TwilightHunter, CL, Dee Jay, Sarina Fannel(who also had a wonderful idea!) and also to anyone else I may have missed! All you wonderful people on mediaminer, unfortunately my internet is freezing so I can't see your names =( but you're awesome too! On with the fic!

Not Who They Seem To Be, Chapter 5

(Ryou's point of view.)

I wasn't asleep long. Maybe an hour when I heard the doorbell ring. The ringing lured me out of my slumber reluctantly and I headed to the front door. My Yami offered to get it for me, but I told him it was fine. He and Yugi continued to watch the dueling on TV, new opponents I noticed.

I opened the door slowly, still tired from my sleep. However, I was shocked out of that state as whoever it was at the door burst in and pinned me to the wall.

"Where is he?!" They shouted.

"Where's who?" I asked, I looked up and saw Joey glaring at me. I was surprised that he would use such force. Luckily for me, he didn't get a chance to hurt me because Yugi walked into the hallway, more surprised than I had been.

"Yugi!" Joey cried. He ran and lifted Yugi, hugging him tightly.

"Joey? What are you doing here?" Yugi asked. He sounded surprised, but obviously happy to have him there.

"I was worried about you. You weren't yourself so I came to see you. Why weren't you at home?" Joey asked. I sighed and decided to leave the two of them alone; their discussion was none of my business.

I walked past Joey and Yugi, unfortunately Joey didn't feel like letting me leave and he set Yugi down, grabbing my shoulder and pulling me back. Not like he had before, it was a little gentler but still forceful.

"Stay here, Ryou. I don't want to see you alone with him." I guessed that by 'him', Joey meant my Yami.

"It's alright, Joey. I'll be fine." I protested, but I saw the firm resolve in Joey's eyes and decided that it would be better to stay. So, I leaned against the wall and tried my best to ignore their conversation. Instead of listening, I tried to figure out why Yugi hadn't told Joey that my Yami was okay, that he knew he wasn't going to hurt me. I guess he wasn't as sure as I thought he was. Slowly, Joey and Yugi's voices plowed through my thoughts and I was forced to listen.

"Joey, I'm sorry. I don't want to talk about it..." Yugi said. He had a similar tone to the one he had when I first talked to him. I was slightly curious as to why he didn't want to tell Joey. Afterall, they were dating, but then I realized that it wasn't like Yugi had told me. I had made a guess that just happened to be accurate. I doubt Yugi would have told me otherwise.

"Please Yugi, don't shut me out. I need to know what's hurting you." Joey pleaded.

"I can't! Don't you understand? It's too painful!" Yugi cried, hurt that his love wouldn't understand him, he ran out of the hallway and into the bathroom, locking himself in. Joey was not pleased with that. He turned to me and asked, more like demanded to know what happened to Yugi. I chose to remain silent. I would not betray Yugi like that, not even to Joey.

"Dammit, Ryou! Tell me what happened!" Joey shouted. He shoved me against the wall and I let out a cry of pain as my head hit the wall and I slid to the floor. Obviously, my Yami came to see what was happening.

"Joey." He said firmly. Joey turned and looked at him, calming down almost instantly. I guess he knew better than to mess with my Yami. He walked over to me and knelt next to me. "Are you alright, Ryou?" He asked gently.

"I'm fine, don't worry." I said.

"Are you sure?" He asked. I sighed in amusement.

"Yes, I'm sure. I never knew you were such a worrier, 'Kura." I said, using a nick name that only I used. I noticed that his cheeks turned slightly pink, only noticeable if you were as close as I was. It was very unlike him nonetheless.

"This is disgusting, I'm out of here." Joey said in disgust. He stormed out of my house and slammed the door. I could tell that he was really bothered by the situation, he wasn't normally like this. It seemed we were all acting a little strange lately.

"Where's Yugi?" He asked me. I sighed in disappointment. Why I was disappointed I have no idea, but I ended up pointing to the bathroom door. My Yami looked at me for a few seconds, obviously noticing my sigh, and then headed to the door to try and coax Yugi out. I left them and went to the kitchen to get some ice for my head.

Only minutes later, I heard Yugi come out of the bathroom and my Yami lead him to the kitchen table. I began to realize why I was disappointed. I was the tiniest bit jealous of Yugi. Before I got all the attention from my Yami, and now it was directed at Yugi. I felt a little left out, but I knew it was better this way. Yugi deserved and needed the attention, not me. I decided to leave them alone, like the way I wanted to leave Yugi and Joey alone. I didn't know what had come over me lately, I didn't feel like myself. But I chose to take a walk.

"I'm going out, 'Kura. I'll be back later." I said I waved to Yugi and my Yami and left the room. I didn't miss the glance my Yami gave me though. It was a mixture of worry and confusion. I'd explain it to him later.

I put my shoes on and left the house. The fresh air would do me some good; all I had done in the house this afternoon was sleep. I need a good walk to wake myself up. I also needed time to think.

I walked down the vacant streets, not many cars or people to cause noise. I watched the ground as I walked, the way I usually did when thinking. Of course, I wouldn't be able to see if I was going to walk into anyone, I just hoped they saw me and tried to go around.

I didn't know how far I walked until I found myself in front of Seto's company. It was pretty far, so I must have been walking awhile. I stared at the large building, but resisted going in to look for Seto. I knew that if Yugi wasn't at home, Yami would retreat here. I didn't want to see him again, ever.

So, I walked past the building and kept going. Pretty soon, the streets started getting narrow and small; the streets were wet from a recent rain. I walked until it began to get dark and I still didn't turn around. I had no clue where I was going, but I just couldn't seem to stop. Although I wish I had turned around. No, I wish I had never gone out for a walk at all.

I was pulled into one of the darkened alleyways.

"So nice to see you again, Ryou." The voice which belonged to whoever it was that grabbed, hissed. It was a voice I could never forget. Yami.

He dragged me to the back of the alleyway, it didn't matter how much I tried to get away, I was no match for him. Not in the state I had been in for the past few weeks.

"Let me go." I said. Yami just laughed at me and pinned me to the ground. It was happening again, and I still couldn't do a thing about it. "Yami please. Not again." I pleaded. I knew that by then I had tears falling down my face, but I didn't feel the emotion that should be attached to them. Instead, I felt nothing. Nothing, and it was the worst thing in the world for me. But apparently, my plea worked.

"Again...?" Yami asked. He was shocked to say the least. I looked up at him and he had wide eyes, he was trembling. "Oh Ryou...what have I done...?" Then tears fell down his face and he fled from the alley.

Very stunned myself, I slowly stood up and walked out of the alley.

Right into my Yami.

"Ryou! What happened to you? Did he hurt you?" My Yami was near tears, which made me stunned further. My Yami never showed that kind of emotion, even to me. He was fussing over me and asking me a million questions. Instead of answering, I just pulled him into a hug and cried onto his shoulder. But not before whispering to him:

"I'm alright..." He hugged me back and we stood there until I was worn out. Then he lifted me onto his back and carried me home.

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