Yu-Gi-Oh ARC-V Collision (FINISHED)

Chapter 22 Phantom's POV

Please forgive me for the lack of creativity on the names...

Word Count: 1178

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I sat on what I thought was to be my bed. Zarc had followed me into the room, and was now laying on me outstretched legs, head on his paws, and my fingers entangled in his fur. Once I ran up here, I closed and locked the door. Fake-Sho and Fake-Yo were on the other side.

Fake-Yo knocked on the door softly.

"Yuya?" she asked through the thick wood.

"Yuya, you need to tell us what's wrong if you want us to help you." Fake-Yo added.

Their words were kind, but they felt like knives....I know they don't understand, and they don't know what they're doing..... They're so close, but... I know it's not them...I know they're gone. I know this and yet I still can't get over it... I've always known that I'll never see them again, I know I'll never be in my hometown again, that I'll never see my old friends or my school... It's funny...I really thought I'd gotten over this by now... I stroked Zarc's soft fur gently.

"Please ...Just leave me alone..." I whispered.

I-...I wonder what Dad would of done.... Would any of this have happened if I wasn't the one my brothers chose to save? Yuto would've been able to work with Reiji and find G.O.D instead of constantly running from him...Yuri would have found a way to take over L.I.D if I hadn't held him back so much... Yugo might have found a way to gather more information while riding around the city if I hadn't been so unaccustomed to riding a Duel-Runner....Maybe they all could have adjusted into a new life, one where they wouldn't have had to deal with me...No-No-No and no! My brothers did not give their lives for me, just so that I can beat myself up for it! I know that's not what they would've wanted.....

There was a moment of silence at the door. Then a click disturbed the silent room. Of course you have a key! Why the hell not!? The door slowly opened all I could do was bury my face into Zarc's silver fur.

"Yuya...?" Fake-Yo whispered, as though I would be crushed if it were any louder.

She wasn't wrong though. My thoughts have already gotten the best of me, I don't think my brain could take much more of- well...anything...!

Fake-Yo walk into the room cautiously and sat on the edge of my bed.

"You know I'm not the biggest fan of things that sound 'corny', but we really don't know what's wrong unless you tell us, so please...talk to us." I was silent a moment.

Would it be wrong to tell them? I doubt it could hurt, but would they believe me? I can..at least try?

"Do you really want to know?" I said, shifting my head to look at her, yet still resting my head on Zarc's side.

Fake-Sho, who had previously been standing behind her at the door slowly entered as well, stopping a few feet from the bed. They both nodded. I guess it's only natural. What else was I to expect, a 'no, not really, we just wanted to ask.'? I gave a small sigh and lifted my head. As I did, I noticed my cheek feel slightly damp with smudged tears I didn't know had fallen. I briskly wiped them away and slowly came to an upright position, resting my hands in front of me atop of Zarc.

I know I shouldn't be surprised that they agreed, but part of me kinda' wished that they didn't....

"I-..." I started.

This is way to much! Where do I begin? Do I say everything, or just about how I got here? Do I tell them about Reiji? What if he finds them? If they know, will he hurt them? They are technical strangers to me...But-...it needs to be said! This isn't my home... this isn't my family...Hell; this might not even be my world! And everything, inside and out, is in pieces, like a puzzle. But...could they help me solve it? But how can I ask them to? It's not their problem!

"Yuya?" Fake-Yo said, snapping me out of my head.

No. I know they're not my family, but that doesn't mean I can just ignore them! They deserve to know what's going on. After all, it seems they have a son out there who's gonna be in a lot of trouble because of me. The least I can do is tell them what to expect and tell them why! Even if I don't have that last part down myself...

'I'm... not your son..." I say finally.

They look between themselves and then back to me with a hint of... fear? No, well, yes, but there's something else there too. Sadness? Maybe...guilt? I sighed, at least it seems like they believe me. I looked away from them, guilt building inside of me slowly. They had just been so nice to me, but it wasn't for me, it was for their son...I came here, toyed with their emotions, and now I'm about to tell them their son could be in danger because of me? Yeah, no reason to feel guilty there. Wow, when did I become so sarcastic?

I heard Fake-Yo let out a small cry as she tackled me in a hug, bringing my eyes to Fake-Sho behind her as she cried softly. I could see a slight glossy sheen in his eyes as he looked away, looking ashamed. Why does he seem that way? I'm the one who should be ashamed...

"Yuya-! There is nothing left connecting you to that demon! We are your family! Z-ARC was an evil spirit! He wasn't you! He has nothing to do with you anymore! He's not your family! You belong here with us!" She practically screamed through sobs.

"Your mother is right, Yuya." Fake-Sho added, finally turning his gaze back to me.

The hell!? I stared bewildered at them. Zarc? My, Zarc? That's...That's ridiculous! How can this small-well, kinda small-okay rather large, but utterly adorable animal, who just-so-happens to be laying right in front of them be anything but an amazing pillow-i mean- companion! That just doesn't make sense! How the actual hell does that make any sense!?

"Yuya?" Fake-Yo asked worriedly.

Are they serious!? Is this a joke to them!? Do they really not get the gravity of this situation!? I'm really not kidding here! This isn't some kind of joke!

"Yuya!" Fake-sho called, more worriedly than Fake-Yo, not to mention louder.

I snapped back to my senses and lightly pushed Fake-Yo away. I'm dumb...like really dumb....I should have given a bit more info before jumping to such conclusions.... Maybe I should start with the beginning after all... It makes the most sense if i start there. Not to mention it would let them know that I didn't mean to play with their emotions like that...

"I don't think were on the same page... let me try again." I said with a sheepish grin, scratching the back of my head.

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