Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of the characters used in the story.

Summary: When Ryou commits suicide Yami gives Bakura the chance to go to the moment in time when Ryou takes his life. Will Bakura succeed or will he be condemned to watch Ryou die again?

Warnings: Shounen-ai, slight yaoi, character death, and a slightly alternate universe.

A Moment in Time

The sound of glass ringing brought the excited chatter to an end.

"I'd like to thank you all for coming today. It's rare that someone meets one person who becomes an incredible friend. And that makes it even more important to celebrate that fact that I have six such wonderful friends," Ryou raised his glass before continuing, "to Yugi, who was the first to care about me I thank you. To Yami who watches over Yugi I'll never be able to properly express my gratitude for all that you do. Please continue to protect him as you do now. To Joey and Tristan, stories of your bravery and escapades are sure to be told for years to come. Anzu, your unfailing enthusiasm and hope have helped us through some dark times. Bakura, for better or worse you are the other half of my soul. We have been on many journeys together. May all your future journeys be wonderful ones."

Ryou raised his glass to his lips, ready to drink, when Yugi interrupted him.

"Ryou, you didn't honestly think you'd get away without us saying something about you did you?"

Ryou chuckled, "I honestly hadn't expected anything Yugi, but if you'd really like to say something it's my duty as host for the evening to accept any words you'd care to offer."

"Ryou, we're all grateful for what you've said tonight. Much of what you've said is true for you as well. Your bravery and strength are two things we've seen time and time again," Yugi said.

"You've given us hope in dark times," Anzu continued.

"You've affected all of our lives for the better," Tristan stated.

"And you're the toughest dude I know. I mean you have to deal with that guy all day," Joey declared as he pointed at Bakura.

Bakura snarled and Ryou decided to end any fights before they began by lifting his glass.

"To all of us! May you continue on as friends and keep each other alive in our thoughts and memories."

"To all of us," the group repeated before taking a drink from their glasses.

As the noise of the busy table reached Ryou's ears he emptied his glass, smiled at his friends, and closed his eyes.