A/N: Both one-shots are from the daily prompt #030: Hibiscus
Title: Chosen Drink
Author: Blemery1, aka Mrpointyhorns
Rating: G
Pairing(s): Possible Darkshipping
Spoilers: none
Summary: Bakura prepares a preferred drink of the Pharaoh's.
The Pharaoh's lips were pressed against the pure china of a small tea cup. Steam still slipped out from the top of the glass, it curled up around the Pharaoh's locks.
The group of friends continued to look between the Pharaoh and Yami Bakura. A mixture of awe, shock, and fear filled their hearts. They were waiting for the Pharaoh's reaction to the tart flavored tea.
Earlier, Yami Bakura had uncharacteristically shown up at game shop. He said he had brought a special treat for the Pharaoh, and automatically everyone assumed that it was poisoned. After a few hours of argument, the Pharaoh finally stepped between his Hikari's best friend and the tomb robber and accepted the treat.
Then, Yami Bakura set to work preparing the Pharaoh a simple cup of tea. The Pharaoh's group of friends watched for any signs of foul play, but found none. When Yami Bakura finally handed the Pharaoh his drink, he promised that this was the chosen drink of the Pharaoh.
Everyone continued to watch as the Pharaoh took his first sip of the hibiscus tea. Some feared that the would topple over, dead, others believed that Yami Bakura had just finished his very first act of kindness, at least towards the Pharaoh, and two were indifferent and just wanted to see if the Pharaoh liked it.
After several moments the Pharaoh brought the cup back from his lips and stared down into the cup. His expression was unreadable, but then he licked his lips. He handed an empty cup back to Yami Bakura, and asked for seconds. The Spirit of the Ring smirked triumphantly while he poured him another glass.