Chapter 13: Depths
After the conversation, they didn't stop here. My grandfather had some minor health complications and was very uncomfortable and in pain, so Téa decided it would be very uncomfortable for them to stay at my house. Although my grandfather told them that there was no problem, Téa insisted and took the boys with him. I think the tense atmosphere that hung in the air helped the discomfort, and they preferred to sleep in their own homes.
I took Grandpa to his bed, he was in pain in his body, but as he says, they are old things. I gave him some medicine and let him fall asleep to rest. I'm sure he'll be better in the morning. I went to my own room and decided to relax too, although the thoughts that hung over my head made any attempt to. Before long, my eyes weighed in their sockets like never before, and I then let my mind go and fall asleep suddenly. I can hardly describe how strange that was, judging by the fact that I had a nightmare shortly thereafter. It looked like he had pulled me.
~~ Dream on ~~
I opened my eyes, but I could see nothing. A suffocating darkness. Literally suffocating. I was annoyed that I couldn't see. Well, more desperate than properly angry at that factor. Then I started to breathe quickly. But it was then that I realized that my nostrils couldn't catch the air. They were covered by something, just like my eyes. Without being able to breathe or even see, I quickly felt my face and realized that it was covered in a bandage-like texture.
I moved my fingers to try to remove it from my face and realized that my hands were also bandaged. He was already panicking, unable to leave, not breathing and unable to make a sound to ask for help. As I struggled now, I heard a noise above me. The noise grew louder, while I looked suffocatingly trying to calm myself down. Then something touched my face, delicately, but it didn't pull the band out. I just felt his body heat getting closer and closer.
- You're choking him. - The thick voice reverberated with intensity next to me.
I put my arms up and felt the air in search of whoever was above me. There was nothing but a stone ceiling. I was stuck somewhere. At that moment, I felt the rest of the place and realized I was in a kind of closed rectangle. That was when, even in the midst of despair, I realized something. He was trapped in a sarcophagus. Then the voice came again, hovering over that body heat again.
- You arrested him, left him with no escape, and succumbed to him in inhuman despair. The voice seemed even more intense and close.
At this point I was pleading with anyone who could help me. Consciousness was already on the verge of disappearing from the low level of oxygen that entered the nostrils. He was going to die suffocated. But then I felt the strip of my nose move and unblock it, along with the part of the mouth. I took a quick breath, drawing as much air as my lungs could take.
- And then, you pulled a small breach of air into it, feeding a false hope. But still blind and bewildered, he began to feel even more distressed. - The voice gradually increased, becoming somewhat loud.
I wish I had the strength and be able to ask something. But my body was paralyzed. He was playing a game with me.
- He can't go out alone. Confused and becoming bitter, he concluded that he had no choice. So ... - The voice then suddenly became soft and familiar. - I'll pull you with me, Yugi. - That voice ... Atem ...?
~~ Dream Off ~~
I woke up suddenly. Sweat ran down his brow, a cold sweat, which only showed the distress I had during the night. I took a deep breath, like never before. As soon as I recognized my room, and realized I was safe, I felt relieved. Well, in part. I was scared, afraid of myself. My mind is sadomasochistic. How could my brain produce such sharp and terrible nightmares?
No. I don't think I'm doing it unconsciously. After this terrible nightmare, I have a feeling that some things are falling into place. That figure ... that second version of Pharaoh, he seems to warn me about something. In all nightmares, he whispers to me things like someone in agony, someone arrested and dismayed. And Atem is like that in real life. He always makes it look like the bad things that happen to Atem are ... my fault. He made my partner feel the pain on my skin. And I think this was by far the worst nightmare.
I can still feel the bands glued to my body. I looked at my white hands. Just seeing them, the sensation prickled through my body, clearly. I just wanted to collapse in a crying endless. I know that maybe I'm coming up with an answer, something is almost falling between this madness. But, I am so emotionally exhausted. I just wanted a warmth. A few hours of comfort and someone to hold my body, which now almost collapsed.
When the first tears started to fall, still reluctant, I heard the sound of my cell phone ringing. I opened my eyes and puzzled I checked the clock on the bed. 5:40 in the morning. Who would call at such an hour? However, I wiped the tears away quickly and took out my cell phone, answering it with the best voice I could do.
- Hello???
- Yugi? - Téa's voice can be recognized more quickly by me and before I could answer it, she continued. - Sorry to wake you up Yugi, but I'm calling because I just received news from Mokuba. Kaiba had a seizure. It looks like he had another mental breakdown and ended up convulsing. Joey said he would take us to the hospital, will you go with us?
I was in shock right away. A chill ran through my body as Téa finished her words. Did Kaiba have a seizure? What the hell was going on?
- Yugi ??? - Téa's voice removed me from my absence.
- A-Ah ... yes. Of course. I'll get ready. - Said quickly between stumbles.
- It's all right. And ..... Were you crying? - She said suddenly.
- There is? - I was immediately surprised by the girl's observation.
- You have a crying voice. - She said softly.
- Is nothing. It's because I'm sleepy, she's just getting smarter and failing. - I lied quickly.
- Okay then. I'll see you in a few minutes. - She finally hung up.
I ruffled my hair, already feeling somewhat frustrated by the situation. I got up reluctantly from the bed and went to the wardrobe to get something and get dressed. As soon as I was ready, I took out my cell phone and put it in my pants pocket, already leaving my room. I stopped by my grandfather's room, just to see if I slept well. I smiled slightly and put my hand on his arm, while I admired him sleeping peacefully.
- I won't be long, grandpa. - He said in a low tone and left his room.
I walked around the room and sat waiting for the moment when Téa knocked gently on the door. I left the house and ran into the brown-haired girl. Her blue eyes looked at me and she soon guided me into the car. They all looked sad, and their sleepy faces only emphasized that apparent sadness. Tristan even looked like a little dark circles, just like me. We followed in silence the route to the hospital where Kaiba was.
We got out of the vehicle and soon entered the reception of the building. The lights were bright and made the place so bright that it made my sleepy eyes open and stay wide awake. We went to the reception and the clerk answered us. The girl was very young, with intense emerald eyes that immediately looked at me.
- Good Morning. Can I help you with something? - She gave a gentle smile while looking at us.
- Yes. We came to visit a friend. - He said putting his arms on the bar he barely reached.
- Ah yes sir. I'm sorry, but visiting hours are only from 9 am. - She said, taking a timetable and putting it on the counter. - Come back later, will you?
We nodded slightly and turned around. It was still 7:00 am, so we agreed to have a decent coffee nearby, and appear presentable to Mokuba, from which I can't even imagine the state. We went to a coffee shop and ordered some things to eat. I took my coffee in silence, no matter how much the others talked, I couldn't really pay attention to anything they said. Téa looked at me with some concern, but she didn't comment. She knew how much this situation could affect me. But I know that the situation is only part of the reason for my condition.
I waited patiently for 9:00 am. I was flying in thoughts when Joey touched my shoulder, and with that wooing smile he said it was time to go back. We walked to the hospital building, and went inside, going directly to the counter. The girl looked up and smiled gently.
- Your name? - She said, turning to the computer.
- Yugi Muto, Téa Gardner, Joey Weeler, Tristan Taylor. - Said calmly seeing her typing the names in her file.
- Okay, and who came to visit? She looked up briefly, waiting for an answer.
- Kaiba. Seto Kaiba. - He said, almost hesitantly.
I could see a certain surprise in the clerk's eyes. She looked at the file again and sighed, turning her eyes to us.
- I'm sorry, but Seto Kaiba cannot be visited. Visits were closed to him. - She said, narrowing her eyes.
- But we're friends with him. We need to see him. - He said, insisting.
- I'm sorry boys. His office is private and ....-
- It's all right. You can let them come. - Said a childish and familiar voice.
Our eyes soon turned to the voice bearer. It was Mokuba who spoke hando to the clerk. I sighed, relieved to see him over there. At least we could see Kaiba.
- Mr. Mokuba ... - The clerk hesitated, looking at the small boy with the closed face.
- It's all right. They are friends of my brother. I'll take them myself. - He said.
- Okay then. - The clerk became convinced and turned to the computer. He removed some bracelets and put them on our wrists. - Kaiba's room is 405. You have 30 minutes to see it. Only 2 people at a time, please.
We looked at each other and Téa said I could go with Mokuba to the room first. I nodded slightly and then went to greet Kaiba's brother. He smiled slightly, probably happy to see me. I can only think of this reason for someone in his situation to be able to smile so truly. We walked down the hall in silence. I wanted to say something, but I left it for later. When we finally got to Kaiba's door, the number seemed to shine on my face. 405.
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