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Chapter Seven

When Sakura got to her room, she slammed the door shut, that old battle axe thinks she can tell me what to do she seethed as she paced around the room. She wanted nothing more then to go back downstairs and blow that bitches head off.

She needed to get out of here and doing something, she wanted to get her assignment done with but he didn’t want to. He wanted to play mind games with his victims and she hated that. She was being paid to do her job but the ob better be done soon or she would make it her mission to end it and didn’t care who she had to take out to make it happen. She bushed the button on her earring to contact him.

“When are you going to end this? I can’t play this character for very much longer. The old maid or who ever the hell she is can’t stand me here if she comes at me again I will take her out. You better give me a deadline or else.” She whispered while pacing in her room. She couldn’t talk long so the transmission is not traced.

“You listen me, I paid for you. You work for me and I will tell you when I done with you. I don’t care if the old maid doesn’t like you; you will play you part. I started this game and I will end it! Don’t contact me again else less it is important!” He yelled. Who the hell did she think she was giving him orders? He was her boss and she would do as she was told or he would just hire someone else. He stopped the call and went back to work, he hoped that would calm his mind.

She smiled, if he thought his yelling would make her play by his riles he was so wrong. She got dressed and left her room. She found one of the staff not that old battle-axe and let them know that she was going to Hospital to pick up some supplies. Linda nodded and watched as Sakura left the Manor.

Upstairs Yugi was starting to scratch at his bandages, “Hey Yug, are you okay?’ Joey asked as he watched his friend scratch.

“My bandages, they itch. I just want to scratch them off.” Yugi said. He thought he was going mad. Joey looked at his friend and he knew that his bandages needed to be changed. He knew that because he remembered the times he bandaged himself up, once they itched meant they needed to be changed. It also meant that he was healing. Joey was happy that Yugi was healing physically but he hoped that soon he would start to heal mentally.

“I’ll go find Helga and have her call in Nurse Akio, to change your bandages.” Joey said as the hairs on the back of his neck went up. He hated the idea of that woman anywhere Yugi. Joey stated to feel something for Yugi beside just friendship but he really didn’t know what it was. All he knew that right now he would not allow anyone to hurt Yugi ever again.

Yugi nodded at Joey even though he really didn’t want anyone else to see his body. He hated that he had to expose himself again. He felt safe with Joey but everyone else scared him. He didn’t want to be a bother so he just kept to himself. He watched as Joey left his room. He felt so alone and the walls felt like they could crush him to death. He closed his eyes hoping that Joey would be back soon.

Joey found Helga in the Kitchen preparing lunch. “What can I do for you toady?’ Helga asked. She saw that Joey needed something but didn’t want to ask for it. “You are a guest here, if you would like something to eat go ahead and if my son says anything to you just let me know. I’ll have to put him in the corner for time out.” She smiled at the young blond and saw a small smile appear on his face.

“I’m not hungry right now, but I do need something. Yugi’s bandages need to be changed and I didn’t know where Nurse Akio was staying so I thought I would let you know.” He said looking at the floor. He didn’t know why, maybe because she treated him with kindness like a mother would to her child. He never had that his mother abandoned him and his father beat him.

Helga walked over to Joey and brought his face up so she could look in his eyes. There was such much sorrow there she just wanted to cradle him. “I’ll go let her know, why don’t you go back upstairs and take these with you. Don’t tell anyone because I will deny it.” She said handing him a plate with some cookies that were baked that morning. Joey took the plate and went back to Yugi’s room.

Helga watch him leave and the sighed, she didn’t want to have that woman anywhere near those boys. She would try to do what Roland said, she would let her do her job but she would not trust her and keep both her eyes on her at all time. She headed upstairs. When she was at Sakura’s door, she knocked and waited but no one replied. She knocked again and that’s when Linda tapped her on her shoulder.

“Nurse Akio had to get supplies from the hospital. She said that she would be back in a couple of hours.” Linda said and then saw the wrath swell in Helga’s eyes.

“She didn’t know that we had supplies here? Hell we do have a clinic in this house that’s why Yugi didn’t go to the hospital. Is this woman a complete idoit! I swaer you can’t trust people you hire these days!” She forgot that Linda was still there because she was seeing red.

Linda looked hurt, “I’m sorry miss. I will let her know when she arrives later on tonight.” Linda was about to leave when she heard Helga call her back. “Linda I didn’t mean what I said. I was mad and let my tempt get in the way. You are a very trusted employee and I trust you with every fiber of my being. Now if you forgive my temper tantrum I would like to know if you would go get me some bandages, tape and antiseptic from the clinic storeroom.” Helga said hoping the poor girl would forgive her.

Linda nodded and went to get what Helga needed. She felt for Sakura when she got home, Helga would ear her head off. Helga went to Yugi’s room and knocked. Joey opened the door.

“Where’s Nurse Akio?” Joey asked.

“She had to go out for a bit. Linda will be here in a minute with what I need to change Yugi’s bandages.” She said and she saw the young boy flinch. “Are you still in pain?’ She asked Yugi.

“No, but can Joey do my bandages. I would feel comfortable with him looking at my body for now. Please I know you won’t hurt me and just want to help but I just can’t now.” Tears formed in his eyes.

“Yug she won’t hurt you and I’ll be right here the whole time. I won’t let anything happen to you.” Joey didn’t want Yugi in any more distress but Yugi needed to open up a little more if he was going to heal.

“It’s okay, I understand. You don’t want everyone looking at your body while it is healing. Joey, do you now how to bandage?” She said knowing the he probably did.

“Yes I do.” He said looking down again. She hated seeing these boys so tore up and beating down. She would find away to heal their hearts, minds and souls if it was the last thing she would do.

Linda came to the room and gave Helga the supplies that she asked for. Helga helped Joey set up and took her leave. Joey helped Yugi take off his shirt first; he looked at Yugi’s chest and back. The bruises were healing they were fading. He gently took off the bandages and saw that the cuts were also healing. They were no longer red and infected but still needed some time. After he finished with Yugi’s back and chest he put Yugi’s shirt back on. Next was going to be the hard part, he had to take care of his legs and things. Yugi took off his pants but couldn’t stop the tears from forming. Joey was tender with Yugi. He took off the old bandages and replaced te new ones as fast as he could so Yugi could get his pants back on. Once done Joey throw away the old bandages and went to the restroom to wash his hands. When he came back Yugi was resting on the bed.

Joey walked over to Yugi and sat next to him. “Your wounds are healing nicely. Maybe later on today you would like to get out of this room. I know that Mokuba has a new video game. I don’t what it is called but I know he would love to play a few rounds with you.” Joey wanted Yugi to start opening up but he would force him. He doesn’t want to shatter the fragile relationship they were forming.

“Maybe, right now I just would like to rest for awhile if you don’t mind.” Yugi said. He was not sure if he wanted to leave the room so soon but him new that Joey was trying to help him. He would really think about it but he was not sure if he could leave the room.

“That’s fine Yug, just let me know when you are ready and I’ll let Mokuba know. I have to get this plate to Helga.” Joey said. He hoped that Yugi would open up soon. Before he left Yugi asked him to wait. He was going to try now; maybe it was time for him to leave the room for a little while. Joey helped Yugi down stairs and to the den. Mokuba was there playing a few games with his brother.

Seto heard a noise and saw Joey there with Yugi leading on his frame. “Is anything wrong?” Seto asked, hoping that it was nothing.

“Joey said that Mokuba had a new game and I wanted to know if I could play with him for awhile.” Yugi said trying to sound normal. Joey could feel him shake with fear. He touched his shoulder and smiled down at his friend.

“Sure, it a game that Seto came up with; You have different levels and each level you have to find Duel Monster Cards and the end of each level you fight you opponent with what cards you have found. It doesn’t have a name yet but it’s cool.” Mokuba couldn’t keep his excitement down. He was glad to see that Yugi was healing.

Seto made room on the couch for Yugi to set down. Joey sat next to him and Mokuba sat on the floor and handed Yugi the control. The winner can take on Joey but that would be a quick game.” Mokuba said laughing. Yugi snickered and Seto smirked at Mokuba’s comment.

“Hey, I’m not that bad, I could beat Seto right here and right now.” Joey said. For a moment, he forgot all about what has happen in the last couple of days and was ready to duel Kaiba right there and then.

“First let Yugi and Mokuba play then I will beat you.” Seto said look at the blond smiling. Joey looked at him and saw that Seto was teasing him. Joey relaxed. He watched at Yugi, Mokuba played, and Yugi seemed to be his carefree self again. Both Yugi and Mokuba were laughing and joking around about who would win the level.

Yami came downstairs and heard laughing from the den. It sounded like Yugi. He walked in and saw Yugi playing with Mokuba, while Joey and Seto watched on. Yugi should be resting not being forced to play games. He was hurt and rest is what he needed. He walked over and watched for a moment. Seto turned and saw Yami there, he had a bad feeling about this, and he hoped that Yami would not cause any trouble.

“Yugi are you sure that you should be up right now?” Yami asked. He sounded upset

Yugi hit a button to pause the game, this was the first time he had seen Yami. “I feel alright. Joey asked me if I wanted to play this game with Mokuba. I feel good and if I feel bad I’ll go rest.” Yugi said. He didn’t know why Yami was acting mad.

“Did the nurse say you were able to be up and around?” Yami asked. Joey was no nurse he should not be telling Yugi to do.

“She’s not here right now. Yugi wanted to get some air. Let him play for awhile then he’ll go rest.” Joey said. He didn’t like Yami’s tone.

“Yugi wanted to come down or you forced him down. I don’t remember you being a health professional. Yugi has been raped, beating and left for dead. He needs rest not playing some game. He should go to his room and rest. Since you can’t take care of him I will.” Yami walked over and approached Yugi.

Joey felt Yugi shake and start to cry. Yami brought up the worst night of his life like it was nothing. Joey stood up and faced Yami. “Look Yugi needs to open up. A few minutes playing down here won’t hurt him, but you bring up what happen to him will. You need stop and think. He was hurt and now he is healing but he still not there yet. You need to back off. You think you’re protecting him but you’re not.

“Sure I’m the one not protecting him and you are. You couldn’t stop anything from looking at you. Your face is still bruised, how could you protect Yugi when you can’t protect yourself.” Yami yelled.

Yugi started to sob now. Mokuba tried to help him but Yugi just shook his head. Seto stood up this has gone too far. Joey had tears forming in his eyes. How could Yami be so cruel? “Answer me Joey how can you protect him?” Yami asked again taunting the young blond.

“I guess I can’t,” Joey said as tear fell from his eyes, “but where were you when Yugi needed you. I’ll tell you, you were half way around the world. You couldn’t protect him either.” Joey couldn’t believe what he just said and could not believe what happened next.

Yami doubled up his fist and punched Joey in the face. When the blond went down, he just started hitting him. Joey curled up and stated to cry. “Please stop, I’ll be good, please just stop.” Yugi stated to yell at Yami to stop. Mokuba took off to get help while Seto tried to get between Yami and Joey. Yami went to hit Joey again and an arm grabbed him. Yami looked at the person who’s arm was grabbing his.

“Stop!” Solomon bellowed. “What the hell is going on here? We are guest here Yami! Why are beating Joey to a bloody pulp? Why is Yugi sobbing and in the corner? Someone better tell me what is going on NOW!”

“It’s my fault,” Joey said as he wiped blood and tears from his face. “I wanted to get Yugi to open up. I asked him to come down here and I started a fight with Yami. I’m sorry. I’ll go, I’ll leave.” Joey said still in a state of shock. Seto grabbed his arm.

“You’ll stay here pup. Help Yugi back upstairs and clean up. I’ll be up there in a minute to see how bad your injuries are.” Joey nodded and walked over to where Yugi was. Yugi latched on to Joey and they both went upstairs. Once Seto heard the door shut, he laid into Yami. “I allowed you and Yugi’s grandfather to stay here because Yugi needs you both, but Yugi also needs Joey. Now I’m going to tell you something I was sworn into secrecy. Joey has been raped and beating by his own father. Those bruises you saw were from his father, He knows what he is doing he is helping Yugi. I won’t take this attitude of yours anymore. You will not yell at Joey again in my presence or Mokuba’s again. If you do I’ll throw you the hell out of my Manor.” Seto said whispering in Yami’s ear.

Yami’s eyes widen. What had he done? Yami blinked then nodded and let everyone know that he needed some air. Yami left and Seto went upstairs to see to Joey’s physical wounds and Yugi’s mental ones.

Across town, she opened her car’s truck and pushed the body into the lake. His name was Rake and he was one the fools that were hired to rape Yugi. Now he would see that she was serious. She would not allow him to delay much longer. When she was done, she headed back to the Manor to play the part of the doting nurse.

Duke was upset that his workers were idiots he needed some air he went to the park and there on a bench he saw Yami setting there, He looked so lost. Duke sat next to him. “What’s wrong?” He asked trying to sincere.

“Yugi was hurt a couple days ago and he’s hasn’t been the same since then. I have tried to help but I just get in the way. I feel as if I am no longer needed there.” He didn’t know why he told Duke this but it felt good to get it out.

“I don’t know how you feel but I do know that Yugi needs you. If you need a place to crash, you can sleep at my place. I have t get there soon. I am waiting for an important phone call.” Duke said. Yami shook his head and left. Duke sighed he would get Yami if it was the last thing he would do. He went back to his officer.

Yami walked into the Manor and saw Yugi and Joey both in the den watching TV. He left them alone and went to his room. Thinking of Duke’s words, did Yugi really need him? Yugi saw Yami but didn’t know what to day to him. He felt sorry for Yami but also felt pissed at him as well in time h e hoped that he would find peace in his heart for everyone he loved. On the TV was a News report, Kids by the lake found two dead bodies. One of a woman with no teeth fingers or ID. They were asking if anyone was looking for her to please contact the police. The other was local Gang Member named Rake. Yugi started to shake. Joey saw this and so did Seto. Joey took Yugi to his room and Seto went to his dad’s office.

Seto knocked and Roland told him to come in. Roland has just seen the news report and the story about that poor woman stayed with him. “Dad, that man they found tonight, Rake I think he had something to do with Yugi’s rape.”

“I’ll see into in the morning.” Seto nodded and headed for bed. Roland hoped that his suspicions of that woman were wrong but if they were right god help them, all hell would break loose in that house.

Sakura called him. “I hope you watched the news, I killed one of the four you have two days to end this then the ext one dies. Soon they will get scared and talk and you will lose.” She ended her call laughing.

In his room, Duke screamed how she could do this when he was so close. He would have Yami, he would have the Game Shop and Yugi will die. She would not take that from him. If he had, too he would hire someone to take her out. He would win he had to win. He started to laugh his dream would come true he just knew it. He went to be think of what tomorrow would bring.

Please R&R..

Chapter Eight Coming Up..