Okay...my first attempt at a yugioh fic! ^_^ I haven't seen a lot of the series because England is retarded like that and gets all programs last. ¬_¬ But, I've seen all of what's been shown so far, and is my current anime obssession! :P So, here goes...oh, and in case ya didn't know, Ryou and Bakura are one and the same! - I mean come on; the guy *does* have a first name!

 

-Written from POV of Yugi.

 

Split Personality; Split Emotions - Part 1

 

I sat on an armchair in the corner of the darkened room, the only light coming from the flickering of flames which reflected on the walls. How could I do this alone? But I had no other choice...It was only yesterday that I received my invitation to the Duelist Kingdom from Pegasus, and only yesterday that he stole my Grandpa's soul. Now I had no other alternative; I had to go and duel Pegasus for my Grandpa's sake...I had to get him back!

I tossed another log on the fire, still lost in thought. Joey had said he would go with me...and I wanted him to, but it seemed impossible! What kind of plan did he have? It seems strange that he's my best friend when I think about it; we're so different. I guess that's why he picked on me when we first met.

I picked up the dueling glove that had arrived in the mail and put it on, studying its design in the firelight. What purpose did the star shaped grooves have? Must be quite significant; something to do with the two tiny star chips that came with the glove. I sighed, laying my head back against the soft fabric of the armchair and shutting my eyes wearily.

There was a knock on the door. Who would be visiting me at this time? It was past midnight...

I tiredly made my way over to the door, the dark shadows making everything look more sinister than it really was. I cautiously opened the door a crack, but then seeing who it was made a smile touch my lips, and I opened the door fully.

"Ryou!" I reached out and grabbed his hand, pulling him inside out of the cold darkness. "What are you doing here?" He smiled at me, but there was concern showing in his eyes.

"I was worried about you." I allowed myself to be drawn into his arms and hugged gently. "What's going on Yugi? I haven't seen you for a few days, and..." His voice was low and quiet.

I cast my gaze downwards, not certain what to say to him.

"...Come inside...I'll, I'll tell you everything in a minute."I mumbled the words softly, but like always he heard me; leading me into the front room, his hand still gripping mine gently. We quietly sat on the sofa, and I laid my head against his shoulder. It felt so good not to be alone...

His arm circled around my waist, and he pulled me closer against him.

"Yugi." His voice wasn't forceful or persuasive, just...expectant and caring.

"I...I have to go away." My voice came out quieter than I had intended. I felt his grip tighten, but his expression remained calm.

"...What's happened?" My eyes glittered with unshed tears as the events of the previous days came flooding back to me, along with the pain of loss.

"Pegasus...he, he has my Grandpa. And in order to get him back, I'm being forced to take part in his Duel Monsters tournament on some island. I could be gone for weeks, even months!" Bakura's delicate features were consumed with worry, and his eyebrows were drawn together in consternation.

"But...but surely I could go with you, Yugi? So you wouldn't have to go alone?" I shook my head sadly, one frustrated tear escaping the corner of my eye.

"No...it's by invitation only. Joey already said he'd try to find a way to come, but I just don't know if it's possible..."

At the mention of Joey, Bakura frowned slightly and almost seemed as though he was pouting.

"Oh...and I suppose if *Joey's* going, you won't need me around, right?" His voice had a bitter edge to it that I wasn't used to hearing from him.

"Ryou! You know that's not it - Joey...Joey's my best friend." I was almost shocked; Bakura seemed jealous! But why? He knew...he knew how I felt about Joey was different to my feelings for him, right? How could he doubt me?

"I see...then, what am I?"  His eyes now had a distant look to them, and he turned away from me.

"Please...don't." I reached out and touched the side of his face, bringing him around to look at me. His skin was so pale and soft...and his amazing white hair glowing in the firelight only made him look more hauntingly beautiful. "Ryou...you know...you know that I..." I swallowed, and then released the long trapped words which I had wanted to say for months. "I love you..." They came out in a whisper, and the happiness that I saw in his eyes let me know that I had done the right thing in telling him my true feelings.

"I love you too, Yugi-chan." I buried my face in his neck, wrapping my arms around him tightly.

I knew then that, even if I had to go to the Duelist Kingdom alone, Bakura's strength and love would go with   me and support me when I needed it.

 

To be continued...

 

Okay, that went weirdly. *_* and after writing that, I have to say that I still find dbz fics easiest! Shame, I love Yugioh so much...*sniff* well, I better practice then!

oh and i *am* aware that since Bakura was on the boat he must have gotten an invitation too...so maybe he just hasn't got it yet! (and in case ya hadn't realised, this fic doesn't follow the actual story particularly well - seeing as how Bakura and Yugi actually didn't know each other very well at the beginning. Let's just say....this is an alternate way things could've turned out, neh?) ^_~