A/N: Happy Halloween everyone! I know I should be working on chapter 2 of 'Oh the Days of Our Youth' but I wanted to do something Halloweenie for you all! I can however assure you that it's already basically done, it's just a matter of finding time to edit it... Any-who, back to the one-shot's! Yes you read right, the (s) is supposed to be here. This is chapter one of my Halloween Drabbles and it's Puzzleshipping! Well... Not really but, it will be if I some day turn it into the story I want to lol So tell me what you think and if you'd like me to continue it, kay? ;D
Disclaimer: I. OWN. EVERYTHING! UH, I MEAN, NOTHING... YES. NOTHING... *RUNS AWAY*
Well, without further adieu, Please enjoy: The Little Vampire!
The little vampire
Little eight-year-old Yugi Motou, and his Grampa, Solomon Motou, were walking down the goulishly decorated neighborhood. It was getting late and Solomon wanted to get back home before trouble could brew. Halloween was a safe and childish holiday... Until the hooligans started a ruckus that is.
They just so happened to be passing by the world famous, Kaiba manor, and they could see how the lights flickered with the loud music, as well as, the skimpy costume clad figures walking in.
Seto Kaiba was a respectable young man, but he was still just that. Young. With that in mind, Solomon was about to grab Yugi' hand and drag his little form faster away from the "danger" afraid he'd loose him in the growing crowd.
But when Solomon turned to look down at the boy, he found he was not there. The old man of course went into a panic, afraid for the little boy. "Yugi? Yugi! Where are you! YUGI." He screamed loudly, frantically looking for his only Grandchild.
POV Switch!
'Wow! It's soo big and pretty! I bet I'll get lots of candy from here! But... Grampa said it was time to go home and that I have enough candy already... Hmm. Maybe if I can be quick, he wouldn't even notice that I left! Yeah! That'll work!'
And with that self reinsurance, the kid was off.
He pushed past the weirdo looking teenagers who were touching each other in weird places and—
'Jeez, aren't these people cold? I mean, they've hardly got any clothes on!' Yugi just shook his head in innocent disapproval and made his way to the grand entrance to the estate.
"Who's the kid?"
"Whoa dude, what a tiny little person!"
"Aww, he's soo cute!"
Hearing all the whispering, knowing they were talking about him-he's young, not stupid-he made his pace quicker, afraid they'd "tell on him". He was getting ready to knock on the door but then quickly realized it was wide open. He hesitated for a moment, not wanting to be rude and trespass on these people's property. But then the delightful aroma of chocolate hit his senses. And being an eight-year-old, there wasn't anything else necessary to convince him to further himself into the mansion.
Another POV Switch!
"Ugh, disgusting humans!" I grumbled to myself as I shoved off another offending creature. 'I know I'm attractive, but do they have to be so damn persistent? I mean seriously! You'd think they'd get it after the first dozen times I've turned them away. Stupid women...'
"Ah. I see your having fun." Seto Kaiba. My cousin, had stated jokingly. He's the reason I'm hear. It's been... Awhile, since we've seen each other, so I thought it was time for a visit. After all, he's all I have left. I really missed him... Uh, don't tell him I said that.
"Great gathering Seto, really. Top notch." Was my sarcastic response. He looked rather offended by that comment for he turned and gave me a mild glare and said; "Ha! Like you'd know anything about class. When was the last time you had any form of social contact? Hm?" Sure play that card why dontcha.
"What does that have to do with class?" I retorted.
"Your wealth is only as pristine as the company you keep."
I gave him an exasperated look, to which he just scoffed and crossed his arms over his chest.
He's changed I realized. I'm not sure if it's for better or worst, but still... "That mutt sure has gotten to you, hasn't he?"
He was about to say something along the lines of defending his so-called-lover but when he actually looked at me, I assume he saw the genuine curiosity I let show through my crimson eyes.
"Yeah, I suppose he has... But that doesn't change the fact that its true. Yami, Its been over a millennia. You need to get over her. Oh, and also? Don't call him that!" I winced at the punch to my arm. although we were family, when it came to that sex toy of his, he was all to ready to punch someones lights out. Mines included.
"Thank you for the wise words, oh whipped one, but I believe the night is young and this party of yours is getting rather dull for my taste. So I'll be off now." I winked at him and laughed at the almost pout that was about to brake loose at the mention of how tight the mutt had him wrapped around his finger. Not even he could argue with that. Ha.
I began to walk away from him, but he grabbed my shoulder and turned me around saying with one-hundred-percent seriousness etched into his features. Ah. There's the old Seto."Goodbye cousin, take care of yourself?"
I gave him a half smile and clamped one of my hands on his shoulder as well, gave a nod and a reassuring squeeze and said; "You too Seto, and tell mutt-face I said goodbye, alright?"
He smirked and said; "I'll let that one slide, because I know you only insult him because your jealous."
"Damn, you caught me! Now I must leave in shame!"
We laughed with each other for a bit before calming down and saying goodbye once more. I made my way down the grand staircase, eyes roaming for any hidden danger out of habit. But in doing so, my eyes had laid on a sight I'd never in a million years thought I'd ever see...
There was a kid looking around nervously, trying very hard not to get trampled on by the much older and much less sober humans around him. But that isn't what made my heart stop-figuratively speaking of course-it was the fact that this kid looked just like me!
Another POV Switch!
"Wow! There's a chocolate fountain!" I exclaim.
The table it sat on was surrounded by big bowls of diferent kinds a candy and stuff to dip in the fountain. I couldn't wait to taste some! But, there wasn't anyone next to it so I didn't know if it'd be ok for me to just take some...
'That would be considered stealing. I'll just wait here for someone to come, so I can ask.' With that settled I did my best not to get tramppled on.
Ah, not yet ;D
After about five minutes of waiting and getting pushed over twice, I started to get a little scared. I wanted to go back to Grampa, but not only could I not remember the way outta here, but I was also afraid of getting hurt!
'Come on Yugi, you can do this!' Grampa taught me that if I believe in myself enough I could do anything! Now it's time to put that theory to test!
I take a couple steps away from the table. 'so far so good' And after a couple more I'm not so scared anymore. I walk with a little more confidence in my step, but then—
"Your such an asshole! I can't believe I've even put up with you for this long!" Throws drink.
"Oh, come on Mali-bear! I said I'm *hiccup* sorry!" dodges drink.
"Don't call me that! Don't call me ever! I never wanna hear your voice again!" Shoves body away and runs for the door.
There's some guy coming and he looks really upset. He's probably one of the people who were shouting. But he's coming to fast and there's too many people! He's gonna run over me!
"Ahh!—
Here it is! POV Switch!
I don't know how long I just stood there watching him. But eventually he started to move. Albeit, rather tentatively, but still. My eyes are completely transfixed on the kids form, I even notice that after a few more advances he straitened himself up and makes his steps more surely.
But then some kind of fight brakes out in the back of the house. There's yelling and glass is being thrown. The kids eyes just grew twice there size when he spots a figure coming his way, and he really didn't look to happy.
I don't know what came over me, but suddenly I jump from the staircase and run over to protect him. He screams, not knowing what's going on-that makes two of us-and grabs a hold of my leather jacket and presses his little face into my chest.
'My gods, he is the cutest thing I have ever laid eyes on.' Shaking my head clear, I make sure to take the kid outta harms way by taking him outside. Feeling chilling October air hit his back, he begins to shiver. And for some reason when I finally pay attention to where the hell I am, I realize I had taken him to the park right outside the neighborhood.
Aaaaand, POV Switch!
I'm soo scared, I don't know what's happening! I think someone picked me up, so I grab a hold of whatever I can to steady myself and bury myself into the warmth that now surrounds me.
After a minute it goes from really warm to really freezing! So I start to shiver. But after another minute I realize we stopped moving. So I slowly, but cautiously, lift my head up, and what I saw made my mind totally blow away.
Didn't see it coming so soon did 'ya? POV Switch!
Crimson and amethyst locked as the two gaze at one another. But neither can find words to speak.
After what felt like a century to the both of them, but in reality was only a few minutes, Yami broke the silence by asking.
"Hello little one, are you hurt?" The boy simply shakes his head in a "no" gesture. A look of hurt flashes threw the elders eyes for not getting to hear the child's voice but he quickly composes himself and nods in understanding. After another minute, he attempts to set the boy down, thinking he's caused enough damage already.
But the boy continued to keep his hold on him, like a life line, he refused to let go. Yami looked down to his chest where the boys hands were still gripping the materiel of his jacket and noticed how the knuckles had turned a ghostly white. He then looked back up to the boys face, sending him a questioning look.
Yugi looked into the strangers eyes for the second time and felt something odd awaken in him.
'Have I met this person before? He doesn't seem familiar, but...there's just something about him...'
Yami noticed the enticed and hesitant look in the boys eyes, knowing he was to afraid to speak. So he tried to ease the boy by saying; "Don't be afraid little one, I will not harm you."
Oddly enough, the strangers words brought much comfort to the little boy so he tried to speak. Swallowing thickly before saying;
"M-M-My G-Grampa t-told me n-not t-to talk to str-stra-strangers, b-b-but...umm." Yugi blushed and once again buried his face into Yami chest.
The elder simply laughed at the boys poor attempt at speaking and said, "Ah, I see. Sounds like a wise man. And what did he say about walking into a strangers home without adult supervision?"
Yugi blushed further at hearing the question and simply gave Yami a sheepish smile in return. Yami ruffled the boys hair and laughed at Yugi' attempted glare for his actions.
Still laughing, he set Yugi down offering the boy his hand instead. Yugi looked at it for a minute, before he dubbed it safe. As soon as the little boy rested his hand in his, he began to lead him to the swings. Seeing this, Yugi ran ahead of him and started to pull him along.
Yami chuckled at the childs enthusiasm but allowed himself to be pulled along.
They both sat on the swings and side by side started to swing with the breeze, all the while still holding hands.
A few minutes passed with Yugi staring at their intertwined hands, and Yami staring at him. Swallowing his nerves down Yugi asked; Hey, uhh—
"Yami."
"Right. Um, thank you Yami, for saving me from those people. I shouldn't have ever went there, especially without Grampa. Now he's probably worried..."
Yami' heart clenched at the tearful gaze he recived from the boy, having the sudden need to comfort him, he said; " You need not blame yourself little one. As long as we learn from our mistakes, and do our best to never make them twice, it can be forgiven. Understand?"
Yugi nodded his head, letting the other know that he did and smiled shyly at him in thanks.
"Good! After all, if you hadn't been such a naughty little boy tonight, we would not have ever met!"
Yugi laughed at Yami' "bright side" but nodded his head in agreement wholeheartedly. "Yeah, I guess your right!"
The two tri-colored-haired boys laughed some more, but once they calmed down, Yugi asked Yami a serious question. Or at least to an eight-year-old it was.
"Hey Yami?"
"Yes, little one?"
"Two questions?"
"Shoot for it kid."
"First of all, why do you keep calling me, "little one"?"
The elder tri-colored-haired boy chuckled at the question but answered it nevertheless. "For two reasons actually. One, I feel it suits you quite nicely. And two, you never told me your name?"
Yugi blushed at the revelation, and quickly responded; "Oh! I'm so sorry! That was kinda rude of me, eh? Hehehe. My name is Yugi Motou, it's nice to meet you Yami!"
"It is nice to meet you too, Yugi." Yami said trying the name out on his tounge. and he had to admit, he liked the way it sounded. Getting his thoughts together, he asked, "So what was the second question you had for me?"
"Oh! I was gonna ask if you wanted to be my friend!" Yugi' eyes shined so brightly against the full moon. How could anyone deny a face like that?
With that in mind he replied; "I would be honored little one."
The biggest and brightest smile Yami had ever seen appeared on the child's porcelain face at hearing his words. And Yami had to grasp the handles to the swings from the force, as he released Yami' hand and jumped from the swing, grabbing a hold of his neck tightly to pull him down into a hug in thanks.
Yami was suprised at the boys joyous reaction, he wasn't really used to human contact. After all, like his cousin had stated earlier, it's been over a millenia since he lost both the love of his life and his humanity...
A little overwhelmed by the emotions radiating from the boy, Yami wrapped his arms around him and reciprocated the hug.
They stood like that for a little while. But sooner or latter released one another. Yugi moved back to his swing, and they began speaking about anything and everything that popped into their minds. They laughed together at the stories Yami would tell about his travels. Being as "old" as he was, it was safe to say he'd had his fair share of adventures.
Yugi in turn told him all about his own life and of his Grampa' stories he'd share wih him at bedtime. Yami was enchanted by the childs voice, and listend with great care at every word that passed through his blush pink lips.
A lot of time had passed since the two arrived at the park. And Yami began to notice Yugi shivering, so with that being brought to his attention, he got up from the swings and lifted the boy into his arms, making his way back to the neighborhood.
Suprised by the sudden acttion, Yugi gave an involuntary squeak and clutched to the his new friends jacket once more. Laughing at the boys reaction, Yami ruffled his hair, fully aware that the smaller couldn't stand it.
Giving up on glaring at him for his actions, a thought crossed the childs mind.
Looking up into crimson orbs, Yugi asked, "Hey, Yami? Where are we going?"
Staring strait back into amethyst he responded with, "I'm taking you to your Grandfather of course."
Yugi hummed in response. But then quickly asked another question. "Are you gonna spend the night with us?" Once again he had that hopeful brighter-than-the-moon-look in his eyes, and it broke Yami' heart-or at least whatever' left of it-to see it.
"I'm sorry little one, but I cannot."
Yugi wasn't suprised with the answer, but he noticed the guilty look in the others eyes, so he tried to ease him. "Don't worry about it Yami, I understand! After all, I doubt Grampa would have let you stay anyway. He giggled.
Smiling down at his little mini-me, Yami continued without any further sound. However Yugi still had one more question. "So when will I see you again! You look a lot older then me, so I doubt it'll be at school... Where do you live anyway? Was that big house yours?" Make that a couple of questions...
Yami stiffened at the boys words. When would he ever get to see his little one again? 'Wait, when did he become mine!' And then it struck him. He wouldn't get to see him. Maybe not ever. He still had a job to do after all, and nothing was more immportant than... But maybe...?
"I-uhh..I am not sure little one. I'll be... Out of town for a little while, so..."
"Why? Where are you going? Can I come!"
"No! I-I mean, uh, only adults on this trip. Sorry." Seeing the boys distaught look, he quickly added; "B-But I should be back by next October!" 'Where the hell did that come from! And why am I stuttering? I never stutter!'
Yugi smiled brightly at this information, he wasn't pleased by the length, but he was used to it because of his Grampa' long trips away from home, so he just excepted it and said,
"Ok... Just, promise me you'll come back to me. ok?" And there was that look again. 'I swear he does this on purpose.' Yami grumbled to himself, outwardly though he said. "Yes. I promise my little one. I will come back to you."
They smiled at each other once again, and the rest of the trip is made in silence as Yugi rest his head on Yami' chest for the third time that night.
Hearing the boys breath even out signaling that he had fallen asleep, Yami looks down to the small bunddle in his arms only just now noticing the cape around his shoulders. On further inspection, he also noticed the dark cloathing and the more vital piece of the costume. The plastic fangs sticking out from his lips with each passing breath... A vampire. How ironic.
"Sweet dreams my little vampire. Sweet dreams..."
You don't have to say it, I already know it kinda sucks ;P But in my defence, it was a very random idea that just popped into my head one morning ;^^
Any-who, I hope you at least somewhat enjoyed it. And if so, please tell me what you think about adding onto it?
Thanks for reading and Happy Halloween! ^,...,^
~ilovemanicures xoxo