First things first, people, let's cover the big warning: this trilogy ( which means Im only doing 3 episodes) is going to contain a yaoi couple that you might not accept. This is set in an AU and there is some severe OOCness okay? You don't like, then please, please, please don't read. And if you don't like and do read anyway, then do me a favor and don't flame. You'll just look silly for ignoring the warning, and nobody wants that, do they? Also this is my first attempt at a yaoi couple, so bear with me, I promise to keep it down to a bear minumum..

Now that we've got that covered, here's the next disclaimer: I don't own the rights to YugiOh. If I did then I would have it on 24/7 not just a lousy half-an-hour a day, 3 days a week. Okay?

Again, I'm warning you that this will contain a coupling that happens to have a guy in love with a guy. This is your last chance to back out without risking damage to your precious closed mind with a coupling that's not so readily accepted. If you do choose to stay, feel free to make comments once you're finished using the review feature if you're so inclined. Thanks. . Ja ne.

Yugi's Nightmare, Bakuras reality

Yugi was having a nightmare again...the second one this week! And it was so similar to last nights one...so similar. He was in Ryou's house and Yami Bakura was there....and he wasnt just watching this scene happen, he was Bakura. He felt fear and revultion but also a need for this creature who was screaming at him. He hated him and yet also loved him. His Yami...his darkness.

"So, tell me, my little worthless Hikari, what do you think you were doing?" spat Bakura at Ryou, watching him cower in fear. The stupid baka had left the house without his Yami's permission and had come home late, and he wouldnt tell Bakura where he'd been. " I said tell me!" Bakura screamed again and reached out, hitting his Hikari. Ryou fell onto the floor from the force of the blow, but slowly he got to his feet. Tears had sprung into his eyes and slowly rolled down his cheeks. Yami Bakura's handprint was outlined on his face and he hoped that he wouldnt have a mark there in the morning, he had school and he knew the others would comment. He couldnt get away with saying he'd gotten into a fight like Joey always did. The others would never believe that.e also knew better then to argue with his Yami when he was angry...it just made the beatings worse. So he stood there, waiting for the inevitable to happen.

" Stop it." Yugi said " You know what your doing to me...why are you doing it? Let me be. " he needed to stand up to this bully before it was too late, even though he could feel his body...Ryou's body was already defeated and willing to take whatever came next. Whatever he was expecting, Yugi wasnt prepared for the feelings of pure panic and terror that shot through him. He was surprised that he didnt fall onto the floor shaking with all the fear inside, but instead he stared up at Bakura and watched as the Yami's face broke into a grin.

Ryou blinked in surprise as the words left his mouth and wished he could take them back. He started to shake with fear and watched as an evil smile spread over Bakura's face. What on earth had possessed his mind to say that. " Yami, Im sorry I didnt mean...." The second slap sent him flying and the third and fourth were a quiet hell for him...he wouldnt whimper....he would at least have his pride intact. But the beatings continued and he couldnt stop the small sounds that escaped his mouth.

" You think you can talk back to me? You think you can stand up to me? You are worthless you little brat! Worthless, worthless, worthless!" Bakura screamed this at him over and over again, punctuating each word with another, harder hit.

Ryou sank onto the floor and Bakura leaned into him. Their faces were so close, their noses were almost touching. Flinching, Ryou stared into Bakuras dark eyes. His own twisted face.

Bakura looked at his Hikari's face and saw the fear that haunted him. He loved the feeling of power he got with this weak human boy it was exhilarating. Leaning in closer he put his mouth to his aibou's ear and watched in amusement as Ryou tried to jerk away...finally the kid showed some more spirit, but he didnt want that now so he slapped his Hikari through the face once and his aibou then sat still, tears streaming down his cheeks. Bakura smirked again. Right now he wanted a to beat the kid senseless again. He was waiting for the right moment in which he could do what he really wanted. A session where he didnt just beat the kid lke he always did. One in which he could hurt his hikari far more then with what he was doing now....But the other could wait till Ryou had done something really bad, then it would be worth it to see the kid's eyes change as he realised what would happen. Bakura licked his lips in anticipation of that long awaited moment and leaned in to his Hikari's ear once more whispering " Your just a baka...a stupid, stupid baka!" He then stood up and hauled Ryou with him. For now the beating would do...later the real fun could start.

Ryou tried to tune out the insults...At least Bakura hadnt hit him on the face again....he must have realised that people would comment on that. Instead he went for eveywhere else, leaving marks that would fade in time, but the emotional marks were there for life...the emotional ones would never fade. Never!!! Finally Bakura hit him one time too many and he faded into blissful unconciousness. Praying that when he awoke this would have only been a dream....but it never was...it never....

Yugi awoke panting. He got out of bed and flicked on the light switch, checking his body all over for marks, the bruises. He could still faintly feel the pain, but that too was fading and his body was still unharmed. His racing heart quieted but his thoughts sped on.Why this dream again? It was so similar to last nights one, just a different scenario...but the same characters and the same ending.

Yugi...what is it? Whats wrong? asked his Yami sleepily, awaking at last.

I've had a nightmare again. said Yugi grimly.

What? Another one?

Yes. And it was the same as last time came back Yugi's reply.

Yami thought for a while will you tell me what it was about?

It was Yami Bakura...he was beating Ryou...me. I tried to stop him but....I think that this is real, that this is actually happening. He still beat me and I couldnt stop him...it hurt so much I...Ryou ended up passing out. Im worried about him Yami.

Why dont we sleep on it, check with Ryou at school tomorrow. Im sure he'd say something if.... He broke off as Yugi shook his head.

No, Yami. I think Bakura is too afraid to say anything to anyone. You know how he is

Yami nodded thoughtfully. You are right. Get some rest Yugi...I will think on this

Yugi agreed...after all, Yami could sleep when Yugi was in the classes. Yugi, unfortunately couldnt. He climbed back under the covers after extinguishing the light. In afew minutes his breathing slowed and he was asleep.

Yami on the other hand was wide awake. He felt sure that Yugi was actively taking part in a vision, but these visions only happened at night when his body was still and his mind was free to roam. What puzzled Yami the most thought, was how Yugi managed to visit Bakura time and again....he stayed awake along time that night trying to figure that out...but he too finally surcumed to sleeps healing touch.

The next day at school was a long one for Yugi. Bakura was late for homeroom and at breaks he was in the library on duty and in second break he was in the tuckshop line with prefect duties. Finally though as the last bell rang and everyone went to their lockers, Yugi waited at Bakuras after saying goodbye to Tea, Joey and Tristan.

Finally Yugi saw Ryou and waved at him. " Hello Yugi." the white haired boy said with a smile, as he arrived and saw the short blond boy by his locker.

" Hey Bakura...I've been trying to catch you all day."

" Oh?" Ryou looked at up from his locker combination.

" Uh...can we go somewhere and talk?:" asked Yugi nervously

Ryou stared at Yugi strangely. " Sure, just let me grab my stuff."

Okay, nothing major yet...but I hope you liked. Please R&R and let me know what you thought.!!!

Bye for now

Queen of Fire and Chaos