Give me Hope

The gang left the school building. Joey was the first to speak.

" So Yug, wanna hang out with us at the arcade. I wanna rematch on street fighter." Yugi chuckled and looked away." Sorry I can't-" "Why!? You're always turning us down. Stop bieng such a loner and have fun for once!" Everyone else agreed.

Yugi knew he couldn't because if he were to come home late there would be hell to pay. " Sorry but my parents..." Anzu grabbed Yugi's hand bent down in front of him. " Please Yugi just this once. It's never fun with just these to idiots." " Hey!" Yugi laughed at them. " Well... I guess but ten minutes only!" His parents didn't know that his school was only a 5 minute walk and they think that he has to walk 20 minutes to get there. Plus it was a quater before 3 so he had plenty of time.

Joey sighed in relief. " Finally man! Let's get then!" They all raced to the arcade and began to play whatever was in sight. Yugi rarely get's an allowance so he couldn't play much. Anzu mostly watched since she wasn't a gane freak but enjoyed having Yugi beat Joey and him making a hissy fit about it.

They all then got some drinks and Anzu popped a question. " Hey Tristen, what time is it?" Tristen checked his watch. " 4:15." Yugi pratically spit his soda all over the table. " 4:15!!? Oh damn damn damn damn!!..." The others watched as Yugi sprinted out. " I don't see what the big deal is." " His parents must be really strict." Joey couldn't help but worry for his buddy.

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Yugi ran as fast as his little legs carry him, tripping every once in while. It did hurt, but it won't hurt as much as his parents would hurt him They were well... abusive. They'd constantly hit him sometimes for no apparent reason ( sometimes drunk) and he'd be locked in his room until sunrise, on some days they'd forget. So when they find Yugi in his room they'd again, abuse him for not going to school.

Yugi soon got to the door and found his father's car parked. His stomach turned. He felt sick. His father was the worst to come across. He quietly opened the door and walked in then ran up stairs on his toes. And right when he opened his bedroom door, his head was pulled back by his hair and came face to face with his father.

" So you little runt, you think you could just come here late thinking everything's all nice and dandy huh?" He yanked Yugi's hair again causing a yelp from the poor boy. " Huh!?" He yelled again. Yugi could smell his father's horible breath since he rarely brushes his teeth. Yugi let out a raspy 'no' And was shoved against the wall prettu darn hard. Yugi could feel his tears threatening to escape if he let even 1 drop, the beating would only get worse. Yugi father kicked him in the ribs and muffeled a scream. His dad smirked and continued to kick him there until he was satisfied with the damage and grabbed Yugi's hand. Yugi Screamed for him to stop but it was too later. His father bent a finger back until it snapped. Yugi screamed so loud this throat started to hurt. A fist was suddenly connected to his lips and fell to the ground holding his face. The man the snorted before leaving, not wanting to do more damge to send him to the hospital like time.

Yugi stayed on the ground, passed out from all the pain.

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It hurt. It hurt all over. It hurts to breath, to move, to blink. His body felt like jelliton. The pain wouldn't go away. Yugi closed his eyes once again, the darkness taking over.

Next morning...

Seto Kaiba yawned and rubbed his eyes. Today was his and his cousin's Yami first day at Domino high. They lived in a mansion since they had their own business the Kaiba corp. His cousin's parents died in a car crash on the way home so he was able to live with any close relitaves instead of a foster home. It was really devistating for him so they were not to mention anything about his parents. Eventually Yami was able to recover his miserable state...

Kaiba then arched an eyebrow. Where was Yami anyways? He got out of bed and changed before coming downstairs to find him and Mokuba, his little brother, playing a game.

He rolled his eyes walked into the kitchen to find breakfast was already made. He knew the one who made it was no other than Yami since he could pratically cook anything at the tender age of 15.

Mokuba scoffed and whined. " Why can't I win just one race!?" Yami smirked and set the remote down. " Probably because an expert player right here is playing against a beginner." " Thanks for the compiment." Mokuba teased. " Shaddup- Oh hey Kaiba." The turned to him who had just grabbed his bag. " Come on. I don't want to be late on the first day. Mokuba the limosene for middle is ready." Mokuba bed the the two farewell and took off to the carpool.

Seto tossed Yami's school bag towards the other and opened the door. " Ready?" Yami nodded and followed behind the older one.

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Yugi walked out the door to set off for school. He was still aching all over his torso but he forced hisself up because he didn't want to be in an even worst state if he stayed home.

He looked both ways before crossing the street and saw a black limo driving in his direction. Were new kids coming to school? He shrugged and decided to think about it later and continued his careful pace. He loved making new friends though he was also a target for bullies. Luckily he only get's insults now since Anzu stood up for him from Joey and Tristen, the two main ones who made his life a living hell ( at school though) in order to toughen him up.

Yugi walked inside the building and found he had at least 5 min. to eat breakfast. Yup. His mom was a prostitute in order to make some money while his father drank and gambled. Then when he soon graduates they 'll expect HIM to get their money since he was such an ungrateful stupid kid ( in their opinion) He made it in class and pulled out a slice of bread and ate it while Joey walked up next to him. " So yugi d-did ja get in trouble? If so then we're sorry man. I-I thought you shoul loosen up..." Yugi smiled and Joey's sincere apology. " It's alright. They only grounded me that's all." He lied. He didn't tell anyone becauswe he didn't want other's to worry for him and get hurt as well.

Ther teacher finally came in and the kids settle down. " Students we have two new students coming in, so please have them feel welcome. " Seto Kaiba and Yami Sennon." The girls pratically squealed especially at Yami. 5hey whispered about about how hot they were. Yugi had to admit, the two new kids were good looking. Especially the one who looks almost like him...

Hold that thought! Why do they look the same!? Wasn't he the once who only had that kind of hair? His asthmyst eyes scanned him. The only difference was that he had ruby red eys and had red highlights.

" Let's see. Ah yes, Seto there's a seat next to miss Anzu." Anzu blushed and raised her hand indicating where Seto should sit. " And Yami, hmmm Yugi shouldn't cause you any probablems.". Yugi blushed when she mentioned his name and found an empty seat next to his desk. Some girls groaned in dissapointment as Yami took his seat. " They grumbled at how Yugi shouldn't deserve it. Yugi blushed madly and hung his head. Why the hell was so embarrased now?

" Oh and by the way Yugi. Can you show these two around the school." She knew Yugi wouldn't misbehave since he was well... the most behaved in class. Yugi nodded and they began their class session.