Save Me
Chapter 18
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Disclaimer:
I don’t own the music used in this chapter. That belongs to Ricki Lee.
\Yami
to Yugi\
/Yugi
to Yami/
\Marik to
Malik\
/Malik to
Marik/
“Vampiric speak”
Chapter 18
During
those two weeks, Yugi got the stuff in his grandfather’s will, the money,
the game shop and all other possessions, if those were still there.
But he did get his grandfathers money that was in the bank. The police had come
to see him and get a statement about what happened with his father and what
he did to him. Also how the game shop got on fire. Yami after that had
taken him to go get new clothes so that he didn't have to always wear his
school uniform. Yugi also brought a photo frame with the money that was his
grandfather's, so that he could put the photo of him and his grandfather in a
nicer one.
Ryou
basically continued his life like Bakura had never come into it. He did miss
him and it made him depressed at night and when he was walking to and from
school. But he kept his depression hidden from his friends and co-workers when
he went to work. He didn't need them to be worried about him.
Malik
had fun with Marik when he wasn't working. But his life was kept
secret from the others and what he did was kept from them, as it was very
nice. He was glad to have Marik and he could share it with him.
-
Two weeks
later – Day of concert!
During
school hours, the students in the concert had the whole day to practice at the
theatre, meaning no school for them, a full dress rehearsal. They went through
the concert twice, a lunch break in between each rehearsal.
After
rehearsal they all went back to Yami’s apartment to relax, practice songs,
shower, have dinner and then go back to the actual concert itself.
Yugi, Ryou
and Malik sat in the dressing room going over the lyrics and getting ready. All
in jeans, black jacket and black boots. Yugi wore a red shirt, Ryou wore a
black top and Malik wore a lilac shirt matching his eyes. All had kohl lining
their eyelashes and shirts were sleeveless.
Yugi was
pacing up and down the room. Ryou and Malik watching him and were getting
rather dizzy. Yugi was so nervous. His hands were fidgeting as he walked
around.
“Yugi…” Ryou
said to gain his attention.
”Yes?”
“Sit down.
What’s wrong?”
“I’m
nervous. How can you guys be so calm? Ryou you’re doing one pretty much by
yourself. Sorry, no offence Malik.”
“None taken. He is anyway.”
“I just am.
I’m not thinking about it.”
“What if we
stuff up?”
“We won’t’
Yugi. We know it off by heart. Just don’t look out into the audience if you are
nervous or look at Yami, ok?”
“Ok. We’re
up in a minute let’s go?”
-
Yami and
Marik headed down the aisle to their seats to find Bakura there in the seat
they booked for him just in case he came back in time to see the concert. He
was leather pants and top, all black.
“Hi Yami, Marik.”
“You’re in
so much SHIT when
we get out of here. Ryou has been so depressed thanks to you. You closed
your side of the link and he came to the conclusion you died last week, as he
couldn’t reach you for the two weeks you disappeared. The council didn’t even
know where you were. Ryou walked around trying to contact you pretty much all
day every day. Last week as he’d been so worried he thought you died! He didn’t
want to believe it but it always found a way into his head. DEAD! Bakura
we all thought it.” Yami wanted to scream, but didn’t.
“He does? I
didn’t mean to.” Bakura said softly and feeling rather guilty.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>
“Doesn’t matter now.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'> (Sigh) Let’s just enjoy the
show.”
It was half an
hour til their lovers were on stage. They were beautiful to them. They look so,
so beautiful. The announcer announced them on stage and as they walked on said
who they were. Then Yugi stepped forward.
“The first
song we are going to sing is ‘Breathe’ by Ricki Lee.”
Yugi stepped
back with Ryou and Malik as the music started.
“Yugi:
don’t want to know
Ryou:
Malik:
All:
breaks.
breathe.
bleeds.
Every hidden scar is just to find, so.
Breathe, let it out, and breathe. Just breathe.
Yugi:
Malik:
killing you.
All:
Ryou:
All:
find, so,
breathe.
Yugi:
Malik:
All:
Ryou:
on and breathe.
All:
Everybody bleeds,
Every hidden scar is just to find, so.
Just breathe, let it out, and breathe. Come on and breathe.
Everybody hurts,
what I’m saying?) - Malik
Everybody breaks
Just breathe, let it out, and breathe. Come on and breathe.
Everybody cuts, everybody bleeds,
Every hidden scar is justified.
So just breathe, let it out, and breathe. Come on and breathe.”
As the song
ended Yugi took a deep breath. His nerves had calmed down and he was enjoying
himself a lot. He had to thank Yami after, face to face.
\Yugi, well done. You’re doing great.\
/Thanks Yami
\Malik-pretty,
you sound great.\
/Thanks. Is
Bakura here?/
\Yes\
/Good.
After, bring him to the back stage door. I’ll be there./
\Ok\
Malik walked
forward. “The last song we will sing is ‘Love is all around’ also by Ricki
Lee.”
The music
started up and Malik walked back to the others.
“Yugi:
had
Malik and
Ryou started clapping their hands above their heads, causing the audience to
clap in time, as Yugi continued singing.
earth
Malik and
Ryou stopped clapping and started singing.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>All: But now I look into you’re eyes
I feel something I can't disguise
It's like I'm meeting someone new
Makes me wanna get it with you
Suddenly I see, what you mean to me
And what we lost is found, Love is all around
And do you think of me, like I think of you
Can you hear the sound, love is all around
Love is all around
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>
Yugi and
Ryou started clapping their hands above their heads, urging the audience to
join in.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>Malik: I was walking in circles
Used to know the way
but I couldn't find it anymore
I thought the world had no colours
Tried to eat, but nothing would taste
The same as before
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>Yugi and Ryou stopped clapping
and started singing.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>All: But now I look into your eyes
I feel something I can't disguise
It's like I'm meeting someone new
Makes me wanna get it with you
Suddenly I see, what you mean to me
And what we lost is found, Love is all around
And do you think of me, like I think of you
Can you hear the sound, love is all around
Love is all around
Yugi and
Malik started clapping their hands about their heads, urging the audience to
in.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>Ryou: We can have a good time, and take the bad times
Just remember when your down
I will stay beside you, your heart will guide you
Baby love is all around-Love is all around
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>Yugi and Malik stopped clapping
and started singing.
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin'>All: Suddenly I see, what you mean to me
And what we lost is found, Love is all around
And do you think of me, like I think of you
Can you hear the sound, love is all around
Suddenly I see, what you mean to me
And what we lost is found, Love is all around
And do you think of me, like I think of you
Can you hear the sound, love is all around
Love is all around.”
As the song
ended there was an applause and the three bowed before
walking off as the next group came on. They made it back to their dressing
room. Yugi was smiling the whole time.
“That was so
cool. That was fun. I’m going to see Yami. Have fun for your song Ryou, Malik.
I’ll be cheering for you.”
“Alright Yugi.” Ryou said sitting down and resting his eyes.
“Ryou, I’m
going to see Marik. I’ll be at the stage when our turn is up.”
“Alright.”
“Bye” the
two said as they left leaving Ryou alone.
-
Once out of
hearing distance. Yugi spoke up.
“Why are you
coming? You could just get Marik to come in with you.”
“No I’m
collecting someone who is going to sing in my place. Don’t say anything to
Bakura. Just say hi and go ok? You’ll see what I mean later. Ryou might hate me
later though. But all well.”
“Ok. If you
know what you’re doing?”
“Yep.”
Yugi pushed
the backstage doors open and saw Bakura and Marik standing there waiting. Yugi
said ‘hi’ and hurried off to where he saw Yami, after Marik gave him the seat
and row number. Bakura allowed himself to be dragged backstage and to a
practice music room. A long way away from the dressing room Ryou was in.
“Ok that’s
enough. What’s going on?” Bakura growled.
Malik and
Marik looked at each other before Malik spoke. “I want you to take my place in
the next song at the end of the show with Ryou. Ryou was hoping you would be
here to hear it. But I think it would be better if you were to sing it with
him. It might change his mind, when he realises you aren’t dead.”
“Me, sing?
“Come on
Bakura. I’ve heard you sing hundreds of times, you sound great.”
“Yeah, my
showerhead is really impressed.” Bakura said sarcastically.
“Just do
it.” Marik said.
“How am I meant
to learn a new song an hour before you’re…we’re meant to do it.”
“Like this.”
Malik put
the CD in the CD player and handed him lyrics and pressed play and started
singing Ryou’s part. Bakura stared at the lyrics as Malik sung waiting for his
part.