Krissy page 32

The setting Sun colors the sky in brilliant reds and oranges but it didn't seem to lighten their mood. The air between them was thick and heavy with pain. Both felt trapped and wishes that they could talk to someone that understands or would understand. Krissy goes to break the silence but nothing comes out. She shifts her duel disk as it rubs against her skin, it had never seemed as heavy as it did now. Her companion was lost in thought and seemed to dismiss almost everything around him as they walk.

"Beautiful night, isn't it?" Krissy manages she receives no reply, "you know it's not the end of the world staying here. You can with us." She smiles hoping to get some sort of reaction. They pass a drug store when she remembers something, "Mom wants me to pick up some extra cold medicine. Can you make it back okay?" She watches Atem nod and head off.

Sneaking in after the lights had gone out Krissy tip toes across the house. She cracks open the door to his room. His shoulder is covered by the sheet as he seems to sleep peacefully, sitting on the nightstand is the puzzle and his deck. She cocks her head to get a better view without being caught. Off onto the side stands the Dark Magician and the Dark Magician Girl. She gasps in shock quickly covering her mouth as if they heard her and ducking back into the hallway.

The magicians hover over their king watching him. Their charge moans slightly as he shifts positions trying his best to sleep. The youngest one's blue eyes look back at her teacher who shakes his head. Without a word the two have a conversation sending the blond back into the deck. His purple eyes look around and he notes that Krissy is nearby. Taking his staff and placing it his other hand he motions for the curious girl to enter.

She swallows her nervousness when given the go ahead. Pushing the door open and trying to be as quiet as a mouse she slips in hanging her head. Expecting to be scolded by him she looks down at the carpet, but is surprised when he tilts her head up. The two share a lingering gaze at each other. It's only when Atem moans again waking up that the protector disappears. Rubbing his eyes he says, "you made it back…"

"Yeah… are you okay?" Silence is the reply as he refuses to look at her. She cocks her head hoping for an answer. He sits there silent except for the occasional yawning and lies back down. Krissy takes that as her cue to leave, "goodnight."

"Something on your mind Atem?" Joey asks to break the silence between the three friends. Normally they would discuss just about anything or duel but it just didn't seem like the right time. He looks at his friend and smiles fondly at the memories they share. "Yug how long has he been like this?"

"Several weeks or so," Yugi replies, "he has hardly said a word. It's like when he was trying to figure his past. He just sort of sits there thinking, sipping his drink or picking at his food."

"Perhaps we should send him on another date with Téa."

"That wasn't a date."

Joey chuckles, "oh yes it was." He begins to playfully tease his friend.