Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ School of Magick ❯ A Message ( Chapter 11 )

Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh! I really wish I did, but I'm not a rich old man who lives in Japan. If I was I wouldn't be struggling with Japanese lessons right now.

WARNING: This story is YAOI (male/male pairings)!! If you don't like it than don't read it.

Responses:

randomasdf: I'm glad you like my story so much. I try to keep it interesting and still use good descriptions. I hope you continue to enjoy it!

Dark Lady Setsuna: Your right, some of the duels on TV do take a while. But, since I'm not as creative as the writer(s) for the show, I can't drag on a duel as long as they can with only 2000 life points to work with. Besides, a lot of the time is filled up with talking and thinking in the show. Hope you like this chapter. We get to see some real Yami/Yuugi fluffiness at last!

kiyoko-chan: Yep, their really starting to like each other. Glad you like! Enjoy this chapter too!

Tjay Motou: Well, I hope you weren't sitting there too long; cause here's the FLUFF!! Hope you like it!

Moonlitspire: You'll some more of their classes, especially when Yuugi and Yami start their last year. I hope you enjoy this chapter!

stupid kid 04 and blah: That was an interesting review! I hope you enjoy the chapter!

I Luv Yugi and Davis: I'm glad you liked the last chapter. And here's an update for you!

Yami's Girl710: Yes, I'm still considering the Seto/Jounouchi pairing. We'll have to wait and see what I decide. Here's a chapter with a whole lot of fluff in it! I hope you like it!

Princess Strawberry: Glad you liked the duel and the ending. I thought it was appropriate. I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Saturn: One word: FLUFFINESS!!! Enjoy the chapter!!

Before I start the chapter I want to let you guys know that, even though this is YAOI there won't be any lemons in it. There might be the beginnings of a lime or two, but no lemons. The main reason is because my mother is monitoring this story and I don't think she would approve of me writing something like that (she'd probably ban me from the computer for a long time). The second reason is that I have no experience writing one and I don't want to ruin the story by writing a bad lemon in it. So, sorry, but no lemons. You'll just have to use your imagination. Now, on with the chapter!

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Chapter 11: A Message

Things went well for several months. Yuugi tutored Yami in Magickal Theory and helped him with Meditation. Yami was now in the top of his classes along with Yuugi. He was convinced that his success was due to his excellent, and sexy, tutor. But Yuugi insisted that Yami could have done it alone.

They spent a lot of time together outside of class and could often be found in either their room or Jounouchi's room dueling after dinner. They were equal in dueling skill and each won about half the time. Jounouchi still dueled, though he usually called whoever lost a particular duel. Yami was teaching Ryou how to play while Yuugi continued to help Jounouchi. Honda decided that he much preferred to collect the cards and watch others play. At first Jounouchi had teased him, but after getting his butt kicked by Honda, he left him alone.

It was just after lunch and Yuugi and Yami were relaxing in their room before having to head out to Weapons Work when someone knocked on their door. They glanced at each other, wondering who it was. Jounouchi and Honda were probably still eating, and Ryou had said that he wanted to study for an upcoming test in one of his classes, so he was probably in the library.

Yami stood and opened the door, taking a step back in surprise when he saw that it was the headmaster of the school, Mrs. Olwell. She smiled a little sadly at him, then turned to face Yuugi who had stood up when he saw her.

"Mrs. Olwell." Yuugi started, not sure what was going on. 'She looks so serious. Am I in trouble? No, that can't be it. I haven't done anything wrong.'

"Yuugi, I need to speak with you." Mrs. Olwell started, then turned to Yami before adding. "Alone."

Yami simply nodded and stepped outside, closing the door behind him. He couldn't seem to bring himself to go very far down the hall though. 'I have the feeling that Yuugi may need me.' He thought as he stationed himself about meter down the hall, out of earshot.

Inside the room Mrs. Olwell was still looking at Yuugi with a serious expression on her face, but he could see concern and sadness in her steel gray eyes. She tossed her gray-white, shoulder length hair over her shoulder and sighed.

"I'm afraid I have some bad news for you Yuugi." She started, taking a deep breath.

"What is it?" Yuugi asked, a little relieved that he wasn't in trouble.

"We just received a message from a Maggie Leetoman from your home village."

"Ms. Leetoman? Why would she send a message here?"

"I take it you know her?"

"She was my neighbor back home. She used to look after me when Grandpa had to leave to trade in the next town." Yuugi replied, confused. "What did she say?"

"I'm afraid that your grandfather is dead." She stated, looking truly sorry. "I'm very sorry, Yuugi."

"What?!!" Yuugi cried, not believing his ears. "But, how? He was fine when he wrote me last month!"

"Apparently he was killed by bandits on his last trip to Sharna. I'm truly sorry, Yuugi." Mrs. Olwell replied, turning to leave.

"Your excused from your classes for the rest of today and tomorrow. Let me know if you need anything."

Yuugi stood there, too shocked to move as she reached for the doorknob. As she opened the door, he finally broke. He threw himself facedown on his bed and started to cry. 'Grandpa! No! Why? You didn't deserve that!' He thought, not noticing as Mrs. Olwell left the room.

Yami still stood outside. He looked up as Mrs. Olwell left the room, shutting the door behind her. She glanced over at Yami and took a few steps towards him.

"He needs some time alone. You should get to class."

With that, she turned and walked back down the hall and down the stairs. Yami stared after her as she disappeared. Then he glanced back towards the door to his and Yuugi's room. 'I don't think he should be alone. I don't know why, but I have the feeling that he needs someone right now.'

He strode down the hall and firmly gripped the handle of the door, before gently opening it. He stepped inside slowly, not sure of what he would find. He paused as his eyes fell on Yuugi sobbing form, collapsed on the bed. He paused for a moment, then walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Yuugi?" He asked softly, reaching out and rubbing the boys back gently.

Yuugi continued to sob uncontrollably and didn't respond. 'It must be bad. I haven't seen Yuugi upset before. I don't know how to help him.' He continued to rub the boys back, hoping to comfort him with his presence if nothing else.

"Yuugi, what's wrong?" Yami asked softly after several minutes.

"Grandpa." Yuugi muttered softly, almost too softly for Yami to hear, and started sobbing even harder.

'His grandfather must have died. He really cared about him. He told me his grandfather was his only living family and had raised him since he was young.' Yami continued to try to soothe Yuugi, allowing his friend to cry himself out for a while.

Yuugi finally started to calm down, and Yami helped him to sit up, letting the smaller boy lean against him. Yuugi sniffled and wiped his eyes, allowing Yami to wrap his arms around him and hold him.

"What's wrong, Yuugi?" Yami asked again softly, knowing that talking would help.

"Mrs. Olwell told me that she received a letter from one of my neighbors back home. My Grandpa was killed." Yuugi's voice was quiet and strained. "I should have been there, Yami. I could have helped him."

Yami shook his head and squeezed Yuugi's shoulders. "You can't blame yourself, Yuugi. You couldn't have known what would happen."

"Maybe not. But I could have helped. He shouldn't have been traveling alone." Yuugi replied, not looking at Yami.

"You can't know that." Yami started, sounding a little choked himself. "You could have been killed as well."

'And I don't think I could live with myself if that had happened.' Yami thought.

"Grandpa." Yuugi mumbled, the tears starting to fall again. "Yami, I'm going to miss him."

"I know, Yuugi." Yami stated, allowing Yuugi to turn and cry into his shoulder.

Yami held Yuugi tightly, enjoying the feel of the boy in his arms, even if it was under sad circumstances. Yuugi clung to Yami and sobbed into his shoulder, letting out all his grief in front of his friend. He was glad Yami was there for him. He didn't think he could stand to be alone right now.

After several more minutes Yuugi calmed down again and Yami let him sit up. He wiped at his eyes, sniffling, knowing that he didn't look very good right now with his eyes bloodshot and his nose swollen. Yami didn't seem to care about that, though. He grabbed Yuugi's chin and raised his head gently, forcing Yuugi to look him in the eyes.

"Yuugi, I'm sorry." Yami stated simply, wiping away a solitary tear with his thumb.

"Thank you, Yami." Yuugi stated, staring deeply into Yami's deep ruby orbs.

Yami leaned forward slightly, and Yuugi closed his eyes, raising his head a little as Yami's lips sought his own. They kissed softly at first, then pressed their lips together harder as Yuugi wrapped his arms around Yami's neck and Yami tightened his hold on Yuugi's shoulders. They broke away, gasping for air, a minute later, both looking away from the other.

Yuugi blushed, not really sure where that had come from. 'Where did that come from? I can't believe I did that. He's my best friend!' Yuugi thought, alarmed. 'Although he is really sexy. But still, he's my friend. I shouldn't have done that.'

"Yuugi, I'm sorry." Yami stated, moving away from Yuugi a little. "I shouldn't have done that."

'Especially right now.' Yami thought.

Yuugi jerked his head up a little. "It wasn't your fault, Yami. It was mine."

They both sat there, not sure what else to do.

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Well, hope that chapter was fluffy enough for you. I feel sorry for making Yuugi suffer like that, but it was part of the plot. Review?!