Sixth Stop
Author: Nicole Silverwolf
Rated G • Published 2002 • Complete • Word count <5k
The journey home from the Duelist Kingdom gives Tristan a chance to catch a glimpse of Yugi's other half.
Read on FFN: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/995520/1/Sixth_Stop
Admins notes: After looking for this for ages, I have finally found it, and am so pleased that it still stands as a quality fic 20 years later. I love this moment where Tristan is the first to really glimpse the spirit as someone separate from Yugi, and witness the trust and tenderness inherent to Yugi and Yami Yugi's dynamic so early in the series. The subtle contrast with Bakura and the Ring I think adds something to Tristan's willingness to accept what he sees rather than dismissing it (what's one more unbelievable thing, after the week they've had?). And the spot-on description of the rest of the friend group, even while sleeping, is the cherry on top and makes this such a solid, enjoyable read.
