Chapter thirteen; Breaking Free

The thirteenth and final installment of this side project. I STILL don't own YuGiOh, But enjoy the last chapter none the less. Reviews are most welcome. Criticism and compliments:)

                I tossed and turned all night. Not like I got any sleep that night anyway. My back ached all over and my torso was bruised. I was surprised I didn’t have any breaks or fractures. My left arm was numb from laying on it too long and my right was next to my face on the pillow. My legs felt like they were floating; Almost weightless. I sighed and blinked, Staring up at the ceiling yet again. I could hear Bakuras light snoring from the room next door. I rolled over again, Laying on my stomach. I sighed. It was only five fifteen on a Saturday morning. I really wanted to go out; Take a walk. A breeze came in through my room and caressed my face. It was slightly chilly. It made me think of the mornings I used to have with my family. Waking up to watch tv, Play outside, Do some homework.

‘What I wouldn’t give for those days now.’ I turned my head. Seeing how I wasn’t going to get any sleep, I stood up and took the sheets off of my bed, Gathered my dirty clothes and placed them in the washer downstairs.

 

                I then continued to clean the kitchen. I washed dishes and wiped down the counter. I swept and mopped the floor and took out the trash as well. I made it spotless by the time I was done. I also finished the dining room and living room, Made Bakuras breakfast by the time he woke up at nine and started working on the bathroom. It was quiet for the most part. An eerie type of silence. I left the windows open as I cleaned. It was getting warmer as the day progressed. I moved upstairs and listened to my yami watch tv as I cleaned my room. I got blood stains off the wall, Re organized my dresser and then sat down at my desk. I looked over my homework and put them in folders and placed them in neat piles on top of my books. My bookbag was in the wash as well. I started picking up pencils when I noticed the frame I got for Christmas. I looked it over in my hand and sighed, Placing it back down where it started.

 

“You’ve taken quite a liking to it.” A voice whispered from the dark. I turned with a scream. I fell out of my computer chair, Hitting my head against the wall. “No need to act surprised.” Bakura stood in the doorway with his arms crossed. He startled me.

“Wha…” I tried to find my words. “What do you want?”

“You can take a walk today, If you’d like.” He granted permission. “As long as you don’t go too far or are out too long. And you need to let me know before you go out.” I nodded and picked myself up. I sat back down in my chair.

“Okay.” I replied.

“But you need to finish your chores first. The laundry and this room.”

“Yes Bakura sama.” I nodded. I didn’t know what else to say. He turned and walked out. I could hear his footsteps trail off down the stairs. I turned back to my desk and sighed, Looking at the mess I just created.

 

                I sat around in my room for a few hours after he came up. It was one twenty eight by then. I walked down the stairs and grabbed some laundry and brought it up, Dispersing it throughout my room. I made my bed and set my hands on my hips. I looked around; Nodded.

“Nicely done, Ro.” I complimented my cleanliness. I grabbed the phone and made a phone call. Then, Strutted down the stairs.

“Where are you going?” Bakura asked, Looking over at me as I walked through the living room.

“For a walk.” I said, Opening the closet door to grab my light jacket.

“Be back by three thirty. Got it?” he sat up on his elbows.

“Okay.” I walked out.

 

                The air felt nice against my skin. I hated being cooped up all the time, Not being able to see the sun or beautiful scenery. I smiled to myself and spun in a circle. I loved taking walks. The park was coming up on my left and I sat on a swing. I swung for a while, Feeling like a child again; Carefree and happy.

‘I wish my real life could be like this.’ I sighed and stopped when I saw Yugi walk up to the park along with Marik.

“Told you we’d be here.” Marik smiled slightly.

“We really need to talk, Ryou.” Yugi said, Sitting down on a park bench and motioning me to sit next to him. My nerves tensed up and I swallowed a lump in my throat. I did as I was told and sat down.

“Yes?” I asked, Looking down at my hands a little. It was instinct. I was starting to get frightened.

“No need to be afraid.” Marik said, Touching my knee. I flinched. He sat on the ground in front of me.

“We’re not going to hurt you.” My head turned to Yugi as he spoke. “You need to get out of that house. Yami told me what happened last night and I… I can’t believe anything like that could happen.”

“And no offense, But you’re not as strong as I am. You can’t defend yourself that well.”

“I can, Too.” I defended myself.

“Prove it.” Marik stood up and raised a fist. I backed down from what I said. So he was right? Big deal.

 

                “We need to get you help.” Yugi chimed in, Taking me in a hug.

“I’m fine.” I persisted.

“No. They’re right, Ryou.” A new voice chimed in. I looked around as the other two sat still. I gulped, Tried to stay still as well. Yugis yami, Atem, Walked up behind him. “I saw what he did to you last night. And I’m sure it got worse. I’m sure it’s been worse before. You need a better life.” I watched him as he walked over. He was so elegant in his own poise; So kindhearted and warm.

‘I understand now why he was the leader of his country.’ I blinked in awe up at him.

“You’ve had it rough. I can tell by the wounds on your neck and arms.” The pharaoh stated. I blushed and tried to hide them from him. “I saw them last night.”

“I’m… I’m sorry.” I apologized.

“There’s no need to apologize.” He patted my shoulder with a light touch. “I’m just telling you to think about it.” Thunder rolled in the background. I looked up quickly, Searching the sky.

 

                “We better get going.” Marik said and stood up.

“Good idea.” Yugi said, Atem nodded. After we said our goodbyes, We walked our separate ways. Thunder chimed in again. I started to rush. I was about fifteen minutes away from home and the rain was five. Right as I was down the street, I felt a jab in my side. I gasped and fell flat on my face. I looked up towards my house and reached for it just to feel another pain shoot up my back. Tears started to fall down my face and started mixing in with the rain that dripped from the grey sky above. It was light at first but then started to pick up. I started to pull myself up even though I was racked with excruciating pain. My eyes widened when I noticed my yami standing in the doorway.

“No…” I mouthed to myself as he walked over and yanked me up in the air. Thunder crashed again and rang all around us.

 

                “You’ve been causing me way too much trouble, You little b***h.” Bakura growled in a harsh tone. He threw me down on our driveway. I backed away on impact, Even though it seemed to crack everything throughout my body. I whimpered.

“Oh! You poor thing! Look at you! How horrible.” He mocked. “Oh, Help me! I’m being tortured by my horrible yami. Can ANYONE help me? HA!”

“No.” I shook my head.

“Do you think that pathetic piece of junk can help you, Ryou? Really? Well, You’re wrong; As you’re about to find out.” His eyes started to turn as his demonic smile grew wide with sick pleasure.

 

                I stood up and ran into the house, Trying to keep the door shut as long as possible. His strength soon overpowered mine and pushed me out of the way. He shut the door behind him and casually crossed over to me and hastily took hold of my left arm in his hands. I blinked, Fear over ridden me. A loud snap rung in my ears; And it wasn’t thunder this time. I screamed at the top of my lungs. Not like anyone would hear; Or care for that matter. I gasped and screamed again, Wincing when I moved it. He pushed me onto the ground, Lightning coming through the windows and illuminating his horrible face.

‘What does he want with me?!’ my head rushed with thoughts. My arm hurt worse than anything I’ve ever felt. He let out a cruel laugh and pushed me on the ground again; Squishing my head with his foot.

He stepped back and looked down at me. Tears formed around my face. I grasped the mantel and pulled myself up.

“GET DOWN!” he shouted in my face.  I stood still. He pushed me into the wall and smacked my cheek. “What did I say?” I covered my ears and clenched my teeth. My arm pounded as I forced it to stay propped up. I didn’t know what to do and I was scared. He kept creeping closer and closer.

 

                That was it. That was my ignition. I shook violently, Waiting for the opportune moment. I knew what I had to do; And that day was the day. Yugi, Marik and the pharaoh were right. I needed to get out. It finally boiled down to either all or nothing, I closed my eyes; Took a breath; Felt my hands slide from my ears to my side. A warm feeling dribbled down my face and neck as he cut into my cheek. I opened my eyes and looked up at Bakuras angry face. Fear struck my heart at that instant. It, Along with my mind, Raced uncontrollably. I realized then, At that moment, I never loved him. I’ve always feared him. I felt as if I was frozen in time or flying in slow motion. His angry eyes, That brown turing to red, His perfect white teeth showing behind his evil, Hateful scowl; Hair in his face and fist flying back.

 

                “Listen to me!” it sounded distorted. I blinked with a curious flare as I got a face full of fist. I fell back against the wall, A bruise forming on my cheek again. I clenched my teeth and growled to myself. “What else you got?” A kick to the stomach. “WHAT ELSE?!” That was it. That was the time. I coughed up blood and set my hands and knees to stand up. “Stay down!” Another kick, Another cough. I set my hands again and grasped the wall, Smearing blood on the white paint. He laughed at my suffering. Little did he know…

 

                I turned and punched him in the face, Watching him stagger in confusion, Grasping his face.
“I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMROE! I NEVER DID. I FEARED you.” I shouted. A reality check beat me over the skull as I stared at him, Eyes getting angrier. I gasped, Eyes wide and charged out the door.

“You little b***h! COME BACK HERE!”

‘This isn’t like you, Ryou… You’re gutless. It’s how you were born. And it’s not such a bad thing, Really. It causes prudence.’ I told myself. I ran through the pouring rain as fast as I could. I wouldn’t be a part of that life anymore. Even if it killed me. I would find a way out. ‘Tonight, I won’t lose myself; I’ll find me instead.  Tonight, I’m leaving this hell. Tonight… I’m finding my heaven.’ I blinked, Tears and rainwater pouring down my face. I could hear his shouts behind me. I trudged through the pain anyway. I ran away from my pain that night; And I never once looked back.