Little Things
Prologue

Contains: Tendershipping (Bakura X Ryou), hints of future Reincarnation.

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Ryou sighed and collapsed down on his couch, a feeling of dread coming over him. Tomorrow was going to be trying, his darker half was going to disappear. Bakura had not said as much yet but the way his Yami had been acting recently just reaffirmed Ryou's suspicions.

Most would wonder why Ryou would even care that his darker half was going to disappear, some would even say it would be the best thing that ever happened to him. But they didn't know all the things that the Spirit of the Ring had done for him since Ryou's father had given it to him. The spirit had protected him. He'd made him feel not so lonely. He'd saved him. Even when him Yami was using his body to get at the Pharaoh, the darker being had protected him from what he'd been doing. He suppressed Ryou's subconscious so he didn't see what he'd done. And the time Bakura had cut his arm to get Marik closed to Ryou's friends, the spirit had taken most of the pain onto himself because Ryou wouldn't have been able to handle it. There was also the time recently in the duel against the Pharaoh, Bakura had taken the blast so he wouldn't be hurt. Sharing a mind and body with the spirit had let Ryou see that Bakura wasn't all bad even though he tried his best to not let that be shown, and he would deny caring if anyone asked. But Ryou knew the truth and that was all that mattered.

"`Kura?" the white haired teen spoke quietly voice displaying his fatigue.

The spirit appeared in front of the boy though he was transparent and Ryou was the only one that would be able to see him. Bakura looked over his Hikari, noting how drained the boy appeared.

"Yes, Yadonushi?" the spirit asked though he knew exactly what his lighter counterpart was going to ask.

"You're leaving tomorrow aren't you? Forever this time though?" as soon as those words were our of Ryou's mouth he swallowed hard. He regretted asking because he was terrified what the answer would be. He was afraid the spirit would say yes.

His Yami stared at him for a moment before saying, "If you stay there any longer you'll end up falling asleep." Without saying another word the spirit took control of the light's body and making his way to Ryou's bedroom. After getting the boy's body into the bed, Bakura went to their soul rooms where he'd sent Ryou.

He was unsurprised to find his light collapsed on the floor near the wall. He lifted his light into his arms and tucked him into the bed that was in the room. He got Ryou settled before crawling into bed next to the boy, though he stayed on top of the covers. Ryou thread their fingers together, knowing he was going to hear the worst, as he looked up at his darkness.

"Yes, I'll be leaving tomorrow. And probably for good this time." Bakura said quietly, knowing his light would not take the news well.

Ryou held his free hand over his mouth and looked off to the side as emotions and tears threatened to spill over. When he'd finally gotten both under control he looked back at the spirit, who was looking at him somewhat cautiously.

"Well," Ryou said before clearing his throat as his voice had come out hoarse, "Yugi and the others will finally get their wish." He gave a watery and bitter laugh.

Bakura reached a hand out to gently brush the boy's hair back. "I have something I need you to do for me, Yadonushi." he said knowing that would get the boy's attention. "Even though I will be gone I want you to promise me you won't do anything stupid like hurt yourself. So if I hear that you've done anything stupid whether in this or your next life I'll kick your ass so hard you won't feel it for a week."

Ryou inhaled deeply and to keep himself from crying, he leaned forward to breath in his Yami's ear, "You mean you're only going to kick it?"

Bakura leaned down to give a reprimanding nip to his Yadonushi's neck, "Don't get me aroused, Ryou." As much as he would have loved to ravish his light before he left he knew now was not the time, especially since Ryou was upset as he was.

Bakura pressed a light kiss to Ryou's temple whispering, "Go to sleep, my light. Even if I leave we'll meet again eventually."

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A Couple Days Later

Ryou walked to school quietly, hunching into his coat when a gust of wind blew hard against him. It was hard dealing with the loss of Bakura but he did what his Yami had asked, he didn't do anything stupid. But mainly it was because his Yami was terrifying when angry.

"Bakura!" a voice called from behind him.

Ryou turned around, his heart thumping a bit until he realized who was calling his name. Yugi Moto ran towards him friend smiling up at the white haired boy when he got to Ryou's side.

"Are you feeling okay, Bakura?" Yugi asked. "Despite who he was. Losing your darker half isn't easy."

Ryou gave a wistful before saying, "I'll be fine. After all I will see him again eventually, whether it is in this life or my next."