Darkness consumes the light

-…- Yami’s thoughts

[…] annoying interruptions by Sansi

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DARKNESS CONSUMES THE LIGHT

by Sansi

Chapter 4: The solution? Creamy white with some chocolate

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Joey’s POV

I can’t believe I agreed to that! I’m wandering here through Domino city with an invisible and grumpy yami beside me. Somehow that make me think of some films I watched. A child has a friend, only she or he could see … Oh Joey … here you go. But really, there was no other choice! You promised him, you’ll help and Joey Wheeler never breaks a promise! –slaps himself on the chest- … Not to mention that Yami promised you a hamburger if you agree. Mhhhh. Must stop that. People are already glancing at me strangely and Yami … -glances at him- I DO REALLY HOPE he can’t read my thoughts!!! He’s creeping me out with his blood-red eyes. It’s like he’s looked directly at your very soul …

NORMAL POV

Joey rang the doorbell to a house, which was answered by a teenager with long white hair and chocolate brown eyes. Ryou blinked as he recognised the person in front of him as they haven’t seen each other for a long time.

”Hey Ryou. I’m glad you are at home. I need you cooperation in something” the blonde greeted bluntly his nonplussed friend. Ryou nodded in reply, still stunned by Joey’s sudden appearance.

”I told you he was at home!” Joey looked at his right side and it seemed as if he was talking to another person. Ryou stretched his neck, ready to greet the second visitor, but as he didn’t spot another person he glanced at Joey strangely, who in reply put his hand behind his head in an embarrassed manner.

”Come in” Ryou invited Joey with his British accent, making a movement with his hand to emphasize his suggestion.

Joey told him the whole story, but not the story we all know. Yami persuaded Joey _nicely_ that it was better for all concerned to leave him out, which means that Joey said to Ryou that Yugi was really down after Yami’s departure and that Joey got worried and that they need to help him.

”… Why me? What could I do?” Ryou asked confused. Yes, he was their friend, but Tea, Joey and Tristan have known Yugi for so much longer than he.

”Because you also lost your yami” Joey reasoned.
”What? … Well, yes … but we never had a relationship like Yugi and his yami …” Ryou explained. Those were two different things! Where Yami looked out after his hikari, Bakura used Ryou to get what he wants. Sure their relationship changed to the better, but they still need to reach the lovely bond the other pairing shared.

”I hated him … I was relieved when he was gone” Ryou said.
” … but you felt the hole in your mind and heart when he wasn’t with you. You ARE one. Even if he abused you, you two shared the same body and mind. That’s why you can help Yugi to come over the loss. You succeeded as did Malik, but he is in Egypt, so you are the only hikari left.” Joey explained, what Yami told him as he asked the same question. As Joey never had a yami and didn’t possess a millennium item he didn’t know what it feels like to be bond to another. Even less your soul mate.

”You’re right Joey. I talk to him. Is he at home?” Ryou approved at least. You can tell what you want, but he was never one to let his friends down.

”Thanks man. You don’t know what you’ll do for Yugi. Yes, he is at home. Please call me at home when you’re back.”

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”Joey Wheeler” the blonde answered the phone, Yami sitting nervously next to him. After a few minutes Joey said goodbye and murmured a ‘thank you for trying’ before he hang up.

” … and?!” the pharaoh stood up and pressed impatiently. For a moment Joey felt like grinning. Nervousness didn’t suit the proud pharaoh’s character very well, but it was still funny to watch. But then he remembered Ryou’s call. His expression darkened and his blonde hair covered his eyes. The ruler looked at him expectantly, ignoring the fear gripping his heart. He swallowed the lump in his throat, not wanting to accept the truth. “I’m sorry Yami …” Joey murmured. Yami didn’t speak or move. He just sat on the couch, looking at the carpet, which had to be very special by the way the spirit was looking at it.

”Hey Yami! Don’t give up. We’ll find a way. You know what? I’m inviting the gang tomorrow and we see ourselves what we can do for Yug. You can come along to and watch for yourself. I’m sure a trip to the arcade will help Yugi.” Joey tried to cheer the king up. People always told Joey that his cheerful attitude made people smile.

Yami smiled back sadly. Probably Joey was right. It was only the first try and he wasn’t alone. Joey and he will find a way. Pushing the dark thoughts aside he thought of the next plan, ignoring like always the voice in his head, telling him that he already know the answer to his problem.

”Joey, why didn’t it work?” the dark half asked his friend, sounding desperate.

” … because it wasn’t what he needs. It was a good idea, Yami, but it seems he didn’t need someone to understand him. It’s a start, but we’ll work on it.” The teenager with the sand-blond hair encouraged.

”Anubis told me, that I have to fill the place in his heart that belonged to me … I thought I could do this with giving him a friend who understands him. A friend who helps to heal his wounds” the darkness thought loud.

”But what if they weren’t supposed to heal? What if the only way to make it up to him would be to … ANYWAY you weren’t just his yami. You were his darker half, his friends, you two were like brothers” Joey said the last part really fast, wanting to distract the spirit from his unfinished sentence. He was never good at keeping secrets and the former pharaoh was good in spotting lies a mile away. Stupid game knowledge …

Just as he hoped, it worked, but Joey wasn’t sure if he should be happy about it.

”BROTHER! That’s it! I was like a part of his family. Joey, whatever Seto thinks about you! You are a genius!!! …” he exclaimed excitedly.

Joey watched him somehow anxious. What was the spirit up to?!

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I'm sorry, but I'm kinda in a hurry! Thank you to my loyal REVIEWERS Red Dragon of Egypt and DracOnyx - replies in the next chapter!