Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Pieces Of Our Puzzle ❯ New Friendships ( Chapter 4 )

"Just remember, you never want to live your past again. If you ask me, I'd just avoid it and never turn back. Look forward to a bright new future and new friends and forget all of them in the past."- Taichi.

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Yugi sat quietly in his seat that was close to Arianna and sighed slightly as the teacher began her lesson. Never in a million years would he think the people would be this nice. Even the ones that didn't know who he was or what duel monsters were, were just as nice and polite to him as everyone else. All the terrible rumors that were heard about America, Yugi found them to be false and utterly ridiculous.

Glancing over he saw Arianna looking at a light colored hard covered book and scanning the pages with interest. Not too far away was Yeminshi who was of course paying attention and taking down notes while his wild friend, Taichi was sitting in a corner with his feet up on the desk infront of him, looking bored and scribbling something on a chair with a pen. Feeling eyes upon him, the blue haired man froze in his scribbling and turned to look at the youth was who starting at him.

"What are you looking at, kid?" He asked, his tone serious but not frightening.

Gasping, Yugi pulled back and frowned, "N-nothing, sir! I-I was just...."

Chuckling, the baggy clothed man stood up from his chair and walked over to where Yugi was, pulling a chair up next to him and swinging his legs over it,

"It's alright, kid. I didn't mean to frighten you. I guess I'm just bored and you caught me by surprise when you were staring at me."

Smiling slightly at the gentle voice that was infront of him, Yugi nodded, "I didn't mean to. I guess your attire kind of intrigued me."

Laughing lightly and looking up front to make sure the teacher was still focusing on her lesson, Taichi pulled on his shirt,

"You mean this old thing? Hah! I've had it for years! So many that years that the holes inside of it are starting to match up! So you're new here, eh? Transfer student?"

Shaking his head, the tri hair colored boy sighed, "No.....I ran away from home.."

"You ran away from home? Why? I would think you had a great life, a duelist, fame, maybe even fortune..."

"I-it's really a long story...So long I'd be sitting here for a long time telling you....I couldn't even tell your friend, Yeminishi. I'm sorry....I just feel uncomfortable and I'm afraid you'd laugh at me..." The boy responded in a shaky voice.

Leaning over his chair, the older man slapped a hand on Yugi's shoulder, causing him to jump, "Ah, don't sweat it, kid. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to but I doubt I'd laugh at you. I ran away too, mainly from my parents, been living here with my uncle for about three years now."

"Your parents? Did they i-ignore you?"

Sighing, Taichi leaned over the chair, resting his head on his hands, "I wish they did. They abused me. Both drunks and both didn't give a shit about anything. They'd go to work and spend their paychecks on booze. It was pitiful. Finally at the age of 14, I decided it was time to get the hell out of there. Hah, and they say Domino city was a great place to live. Bull shit."

Glancing up from her book, Arianna turned to the back to see Yugi and Taichi having a light conversation. Yugi seemed so much happier than what he looked like when she first met him. His eyes were red and rimmed with tears and his voice was shaking and nervous. Now he was laughing silently in the back with Taichi and smiling brightly. A smile crept across her lips as she returned to her book. Atleast he was happy once again.

Disbelief fell over Yugi's violet eyes and he gasped, "You? You're from Domino too?? Did you go to school?"

"Nah. They didn't even let me go to school. My friend who was studying to be a teacher taught me all I know. I'm not that smart compared to the other kids but it gets me around. I mostly prefer playing my guitar, it's my only love really," He laughed, "You never would have noticed me back then. My hair was all scrawny and brown and I wore glasses and these geeky clothes. It was awful. Much different now. Just remember, you never want to live your past again. If you ask me, I'd just avoid it and never turn back. Look forward to a bright new future and new friends and forget all of them in the past."

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Pieces Of Our Puzzle
Chapter Four: New Friendships
Everlasting Hikari
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Crimson eyes blinked half open then closed again and a head full of tricolors was moving up and down. Yami sat staring blankly at the screen infront of him while Tea was sleeping soundly in his lap. It had been about 20 minutes after the movie ended and he didn't even notice he was staring at the static signaling the movie was over. However he didn't seem to notice and continue to stare.

`Yugi used to love this movie....By ra, I miss him. I can't believe it hasn't even been a week and I'm going insane already. Why shouldn't I be though? I love him...yet I love....Tea.' He sighed and glanced down in his lap.

Brushing a strand of hair out of her eye, he leaned over and kissed her forehead, "Everyone thinks I'm a nutcase for dating you. I don't know why. I guess they find you annoying and all but I find you to be one of the most trusting people on the planet."

(Yami: YOU BETTER TAKE THAT OUT RIGHT NOW! Everlasting Hikari: NO! NOW GET BACK IN THE STORY! -Shoves him back in the words.-)

Solomon took the moment to walk down the steps and peeked around the corner to see Yami giving affection to the girl and rolled his eyes. Sighing, he looked at the clock. It was nearly 10 at night, meaning it was 10 in the morning by Yugi. Frowning, the old man felt worry enter him, Yugi still hasn't called. So many questions ran through his mind. Was he hurt? Did he make it? Did he decide to move somewhere else? Did he get lost?

Shaking his head, Solomon decided that worrying wasn't going to solve anything and then crept up the steps towards his room and was just about halfway there when the phone rang. Snapping out of his thoughts, Yami tried to carefully lift Tea off his lap to try to get up and get it but nodded when he saw Solomon reaching for it. Who the hell was calling so late?

"Hello? Solomon Mutou speaking."

"Solomon, it's Kaiba. Sorry to be calling so late. Listen, I have word on Yugi."

His eyes widened and he looked over at Yami, who was looking at him curiously and pulled away from the phone for a few minutes,

"Don't worry, Yami. It's one of my friends. Apparently they want to meet and discuss something they found." Seeing the Pharaoh nod and go back to what he was doing, Solomon whispered quietly into the phone,

"You have? Well? What do you know?"

"One of my business workers from America saw him. I believe he left the airport with a red headed girl."

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The cafeteria was packed, far beyond belief as Yugi and Arianna struggled to get through the crowds of people without dropping their lunches or getting crushed. Blinking, Arianna smiled when she saw Yeminshi waving a hand in the air along with Taichi who was telling them to go sit with them. Smiling, the two walked over towards the two who were also sitting with a bunch of other people the two had yet to meet.

Looking up from the book he was reading, Yeminshi smiled politely, "Hello, Mr. Mutou, Ms. Ezrythal. Nice to see you again."

"Nice to see you too, Yeminshi." Yugi and Arianna smiled and sat down at the table.

"Hey there, Yugi. Helllloo there. I haven't had the pleasure to meet you yet."

Smiling at the blue-headed boy, Arianna giggled, "Hi there. I'm Arianna Ezrythal. It's nice to meet you...ah...Taichi?"

"That's my name. Don't wear it out! So, did you run away with Yugi or did you move here? I don't mean to be nosey and you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. If I could have a middle name, it would be Curiosity."

"Actually. I ran away from my stepfather who was abusive. I met Yugi at the airport in Japan. We're both currently living with my real father now."

"Asshole parents now a days...Sorry about that. Anyway. Ah, that's cool. Your last name...It sounds familiar, I can't place it though."

Arching an eyebrow and then laughing, Arianna responded, "Oh? You must mean my father...Kenneth. He's a producer well, used to be."

Slamming his hands on the table and causing Yeminshi to drop his book and the other students seated at that table to look up, Taichi yelled, "That's it! That's why it sounds familiar! I used to worship that guy. Excellent producer he is! Wait, you said was? What happened?"

Sighing, she took a small sip of her water and spoke once again, "All the bands seem to quit. He's never had a band that's lasted more than a couple of years. It's horrible really."

Leaning back in his chair, he shook his head, his bangs falling over his eyes in a boyish manner, "Damn. That sucks! I hope he finds a group sooner or later. I'd hate to see a producer like that go down the drain. It's just not right."

Yugi looked over to see Arianna and Taichi engaged in a conversation and found himself sitting closer to hear what they were talking about. The two turned around and smiled, allowing him to join.

"So, your name is Japanese. Did you move here?" Arianna asked.

Laughing, Taichi smiled, "Nah. I'm another runaway just like you two. My parents were alcoholics and abused me. At the age of 14, I was gone. Out of there like a lightening bolt. When I got here, I dyed my hair and changed my name and everything. I never wanted to see that country or anyone from it ever again. The past belongs where it belongs."

"You changed your name? What was it before?"

"Kilonon. Pitiful name isn't it. Taichi is so much more...firey. Hahaha."

"Nah. It's actually really nice." Blinking, she turned to Yugi who was staring off into space, "What's the matter, Yugi?"

"W-well. I think I'm ready to tell them why I ran away but I don't want to do it infront of all these people."

Taichi smiled at that and nodded, "Don't worry about it. Here, hold on. Yeminshi! Let's go outside. We got something to talk about."

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Yami had awaken a few hours later after Solomon had gotten off the phone to tell Tea how late it was and she needed to go home. She frowned and protested that she wanted to stay longer and he had to admit to himself, even though he cared for her, she seemed to be a little too clingy and annoying sometimes for him. She would complain they didn't become `intimate' enough and they should move on in their relationship. Sometimes it made the Pharaoh just want to gag. Sighing, he shook his head when she finally left the house, his feelings were so mixed. One minute he wanted to be next to her and holding her and the next he wanted her far away from him. He couldn't make up his mind.

Trudging up the steps, the Pharaoh sighed and ran a hand lightly through his hair and stopped in his tracks. Shaking his head and resuming his steps, he made it up the steps and to the second floor. Stopping briefly, he found himself infront of Yugi's door, the door was slightly ajar and the room was dark. The warm light that used to be Yugi's and made the room light up and shine was gone, now leaving a dull and dark empty space and a cold bed. The puzzle was no longer in the corner for the Yami had taken it and placed it next to his that was in his room to keep it from any harm.

Heaving a sigh, he walked over to the bed that was once occupied by his hikari and picked up the pillow, hugging it gently to his chest and inhaling the scent of strawberries and Yugi that still remained.

"Aibou.....I'm so sorry. Ra, please, forgive me.....Just come back to me, my hikari....Please..."

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"Ancient spirit, eh? That really sounds amazing, more like spectacular! Hey look, Yeminshi I used a large word!" Taichi said laughing and punching the older man in the shoulder lightly.

"Ah, yes. I'm impressed. Yes, Yugi. Your story truly is amazing. And as unreal as it may sound, I believe it as does Taichi but I think he's more amazed and thinks it's `cool' than anything. Am I right?"

"You bet! However, that girl you're talking about. Tea, what the hell kind of name is that? She sounds like a real...whore. And your friends, my god. I woulda kicked their asses! And that guy, the spirit that you love, I don't know how he could be so mean to you. I mean, after all you did for him, by letting him share your body. That's just fucked up. Excuse my language, Yeminshi." Taichi said rolling his eyes.

Yugi had to laugh at the way Taichi was acting, as did Arianna as the group remained in the shade under a large oak tree that was in the middle of the school yard. Yeminshi continued to study the cards that Yugi took out of his backpack while Taichi was still making fun of Yugi's old friends and imitating Tea causing Yugi to roar with laughter.

"Oh, Yami! I love you soooo much! I make such stupid speeches just for you and I have to go through atleast 5 skirts because I think about you so much! I wonder what our children will look like!" Taichi imitated and even made the `wide eye' look Tea did when she was excited or happy about something. Seeing how the group was enjoying it, including Yeminshi, he continued,

"Oh, do you think this cheerleading outfit covers too much? Maybe I should go ask them for a smaller size or make them cut it a bit! I need to look my best you know when I'm cheering you on when you're dueling!"

Laughing once again, the group was interrupted by a loud shrilling noise through the entire school causing Yugi to stop laughing and give a curious look. Yeminshi handed Yugi back his cards and stood up, picking up his briefcase,

"That's the bell to signal lunch is over. We have chemistry next. What do you two have?"

Searching through his backpack, Yugi pulled out a slip of paper, "Chemistry. Cool! I wonder if we have all our classes together."

"That would be wonderful." Arianna said smiling.

"Yeah it would! Well, let's go. You can see how many times I get in trouble for almost melting down the lab with my experiments." Taichi said grinning.

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"MR TOSHI! I TOLD YOU NOT TO MIX THOSE CHEMICALS TOGETHER!" The science teacher screamed as smoke filled the room.

Smoke filled the room as chemicals boiled all over and spilt all over the floor, causing a small hole to form in the center of the floor and the teacher to panic as he pushed his students out of the classrooms worth while pressing the fire alarm button as the entire school was emptied out in a record time while the principal came running out to make sure everyone got out alright.

Leaning on a tree that was out in the open field, Yugi tried to prevent himself from laughing at the teacher whom was currently scolding Taichi for nearly melting down the entire school. However, the rebellious boy just stood there, rolling his eyes and blowing his long bangs out of his eyes as the teacher ranted and ranted.

Yeminshi stood there, rolling his eyes and sighing heavily as he turned to Arianna who was laughing hysterically at the situation infront of her,

"Well. So much for chemistry. What do the two of you have next?" The taller man asked.

Searching through his backpack once again, Yugi pulled out the small slip of paper and let his eyes scan the words briefly, "Math. Do you two have the same?"

Frowning, Arianna shook her head, "Nope, Yugi. I have History. Oh no, that means we won't be in the same class after this one!"

Laughing slightly, Yeminshi held his hand up, "Not to worry, Arianna. I have the same class with you next and Taichi has math so Yugi, you'll be fine. Just don't follow after him, he'll cause you to get detention every day for the next six weeks."

Smiling and laughing, Yugi beamed, "That's great. Atleast I won't be alone in that class." He was really starting to take a liking to Taichi.

(Yami: WHAT!? NOOOOOOO! Everlasting Hikari: NOT THAT KIND OF LIKING, YOU BAKA! NOW GET OUT OF HERE, YOU'RE NOT IN THIS SCENE!)

Grinning, the blue haired boy strolled over to the tiny group and laughed, "Got us out of another class, eh Yeminshi?" The taller boy just rolled his eyes and shook his head in disbelief.

"You mean you do this all the time?" Arianna asked, cocking her head to the side and blinking curiously.

"Of course I do. I hate that class and the teacher is a real prick too. He never shuts his trap and I'm just tired of hearing him."

"Alright everyone. The mess is all cleaned up and we can go back inside. However, you, Mr. Toshi, I will see you in detention after school for the next week!" The short and stubby principal yelled out.

Chuckling, Taichi walked through the halls to his next class and was surprised to see the youth following him with a curious look on his face,

"What's up, Yugi? You have math next? Heh, alright then. It's this way. The teacher is much better than the chemistry one so you'll like her. She's really cute too. You know what I'm saying?" He winked and walked into the classroom.

Yugi followed him, laughing slightly and took a seat next to the rebel and waited for the class to begin but was distracted when Taichi pulled out a sheet of words and began to look it over,

"You wanna see this? It's a song I've been writing."

"Sure. Let's have a look at it. As long as it doesn't have to do with blowing up the school."

Snickering, Taichi leaned back in his chair and folded his arms behind his head and rested it on them,

"You never know with me. You just never know."

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One year later.....

"Yami, give it up already! Yugi is gone! He's never coming back! You've searched nearly every state in the United States! Now come on and take me out! All you've been doing is whining over him! I thought you loved -me-!" Tea whined as the Pharaoh was sitting on the couch, blanking out at the scene before him.

It was true though. He searched almost every state and no sign of Yugi. He had been sunburned, chased by females, hit on by both males and females, attacked by a dog, nearly drowned in the ocean, got hit with a ton of snow, threw up on every boat ride and was now catching a cold. And after all that, no Yugi, not even a strand of his hair.

`Aibou.......I don't know what I can do......? I guess you don't care for me like I care for you...Perhaps.....I was so cold to you that I pushed you so far away, that you actually decided to leave me....I guess this is what you want....I mean, I know I love Tea but Ra, Aibou! I love you too! Maybe even more...Just I...'

"Yami! Come on! Stop moping around and let's go already!" The annoying whine pierced the air once again and caused the Pharaoh to snap out of his thoughts.

"Huh? Alright then. Where did you want to go...?"

"Out! But stop moping and get over it! Yugi is gone, Yami! Never returning! Okay!?"

Frowning bitterly, the Pharaoh sighed and nodded. The girl was right. Yugi was gone and probably would never return and he knew deep inside of him, it was his own fault.

"Maybe you're right....Maybe he is gone.........forever..."

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"Oh my god! You're insane! You're turning little Yugi into you!" Arianna shrieked but found herself laughing at Taichi who stood next to Yugi with a sharp needle in his hands which were covered in doctor gloves,

"Nah. He aint nowhere like me yet. He's getting there though. Maybe if he changed his hair, got a few piercings and tattoos..."

"I think this is enough for now, Taichi," Yeminshi said, looking up from his book and rolling his eyes, "You've only known him for a year and here you are, piercing his right ear, yourself even. I don't know how you did it."

Laughing, Yugi shook his head, causing his spiky hair to flow in the air, "Nah, Taichi is my man, right? Just because I dress like him doesn't mean I'll do anything crazy like get a tattoo or a piercing in my body besides my ear." He responded and looked down at his attire, cracking a smile.

A long black shirt with a few chains on it, covered his upper body while baggy blue jeans with more chains were on his lower half and army boots were his shoes. Around his neck no longer was the choker that he once wore constantly, now a spiked collar with a tiny silver star in the middle adored his slim neck. And now here he was, getting a needle placed inside of his ear, ready for his first piercing ever.

"Yeah, we'll see about that." Arianna said laughing, "I can imagine in a few years you'll be looking more wild than him. Don't you agree, Jackie?" The red headed girl asked and turned to a girl who stood next to her.

Jackie was about the height of 5"5' with long pink hair, obviously it was dyed seeing how she told Arianna her original color used to be blond while her eyes were a shimmering mix of purple and blue, making her cast off an eternal glow. She wore clothes similar to Taichi and Yugi's but not as insane. She wore a lot of black minus the chains and a lot of baggy clothes that hid her petite and perfect figure. She had about 5 earrings in each ear and her nose was pierced, Arianna had met her in one of her classes that none of the three boys were in and it was shocking how close they became. And because of how she was, Taichi was taking a very large liking to her,

"I agree. I can imagine him in a few years, his hair color will be changed and he'll have tattoos on every part of his skin while he has holes from many piercings all over his body." Jackie laughed, throwing her pink hair behind her shoulder.

"Yeah right!" Yugi said laughing, "No way in hell would I become like that!"

"See? Now he's even talking like you, Taichi! You've corrupted the poor boy!" Yeminshi yelled.

"Shh! If you three don't stop babbling, I'll miss his ear and end up getting his cheek, now be quiet!" The blue haired boy sighed and placed the needle through the boy's right ear.

Feeling a slight pinch and a bit of pressure, Yugi flinched but it wasn't too bad so he just shrugged it off and waited till Taichi placed a silver hoop in his ear. There. Now, he was pierced. He laughed. His first piercing ever.

"There we go now. Hey, it looks good on you! What do you three think?" Taichi asked and smirked triumphantly when the three nodded in agreement, "I should become a piercer!"

"God no! Everyone would run from you!" Jackie yelled, earning a playful glare from Taichi.

Looking in the mirror, Yugi smiled at the redness in his ear that was protected by the now silver hoop that was dangling from his view. Even though it was only a year later, he knew that the old Yugi, the one that lived in Japan and was known as a shrimp and a target for people to pick on, he knew, that Yugi was gone. As he stared more at the dangling silver object in his ear, he smiled wider.

That Yugi was dead.

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Yay! Four is complete. I know, you're all waiting for when he starts to sing and sees Yami, right? I know so maybe I'll just stall and update reaaaaaaalllllly slow. Nah, I'm just kidding. Oh well, we'll just have to wait in see, now will we?

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