Yugioh: Through the Eyes of a Pet

by DUke Aster Williams

WARNING: Will contain malexfemale, malexmale, and femalexfemale pairings.

Chapter Two: Eventually Death and Thief Shipping

Marik Ishtar groaned as a pillow landed on his back only to bounce off of him and fell onto the floor. In anger, the blond grabbed his own pillow and chucked it at his door knowing that his older brother was the one that threw it at him. He heard an amused laugh as his door slammed shut letting the blond know that he was alone in his room. Groaning, Marik pushed himself off of his bed and stretched a bit before standing up to walk to his mirror. Pushing his lips out, he looked at his reflection lazily before rubbing his eyes. It was another school day and he didn't really enjoy school all that much, though it is no better than staying at home. With a frown, he opened his drawer and pulled out a small box that contained his makeup. His whole family had descended from ancient Egypt and had a strong pureblood Anubis hybrid line that had made the Ishtar hybrids very famous. As he applied his eyeliner, he clipped two earrings on his Anubis ears and changed into his school uniform. Marik didn't particularly enjoy the uniform since it constricted his movements, which is why he enjoyed wearing more revealing clothing.

"Marik! You're going to be late!" a calm voice called out as Marik opened the door to his room.

"I'm coming Ishizu," Marik called out in his distinct voice as he rushed down the stairs to see his family getting ready for the day.

"Well, look who's up," a dark chuckle said as Marik glared up at his twin brother.

"Melvin, whot are you still doing here? Why aren't you with Buh-core-rah?" Marik asked as he grabbed a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

"Florence is with the creampuff waiting outside for the both of us," Melvin said as he tapped his foot on the ground impatiently.

"I'm hurrying you know," Marik grumbled as he ate his cereal as quickly as he could.

"Right right, I'm going to wait in the car…bye Ishizu, Odian," Melvin said before closing the door and walking out to the car parked outside.

"Well I'm off!" Marik yelled as he put his dish into the sink and rushing out the door.

"Marik! Don't forget to tell the Bakuras we are thankful for their help!" Ishizu called out as she watched the door close.

Marik opened the door to the back of the car and hopped in next to the quieter Bakura. With a thumbs up, the car started to move and they were on their way to school. The Ishtars and Bakuras have helped each other through tough times in the past few years despite all the past conflict. Both hybrids came from foreign countries and were first known as exotic foreign creatures since they were bred from a rare species. Though, due to being rare hybrids, the Ishtars and Bakuras were soon considered illegal since they were becoming endangered species, a reason why Marik's father was arrested. With a sigh, Marik looked over at the quiet white hybrid next to him before starting a conversation with him.

"Ray-you, I hope we can trust Buh-core-rah with driving the car," Marik said loudly as a dark laugh could be heard.

"Shuttup Mevlin, I am perfectly capable of driving a car properly," the albino driver argued with his distinct British accent.

"Don't worry Marik, I'm here so Bakura won't crash it," Ryou smiled sweetly at his blond friend.

"Ray-you, remind me to take you to the beach so we can give you a tan, you seriously need one if you want to attract anyone," Marik noted as he glanced at his pale friend.

"Marik, the last time you took me to the beach I got sun burnt," Ryou frowned remembering the memory.

"If I catch you sneaking my brother out of the house in the middle of the bloody night, then I won't hesitate to hurt you," Bakura growled as he pulled into the parking lot of the school.

"Oh come on Florence, I know you enjoyed rubbing Aloe all over the creampuff," Melvin chuckled as Ryou blushed.

"I-I did not bloody enjoy it!" Bakura argued.

"Y-You didn't?" Ryou asked innocently as he looked at his older brother.

"R-Ryou I didn't mean it…look…I don't know how to put it bu-Creampuff don't worry about it, Florence enjoyed every moment of it," Bakura started before getting cut off by Melvin who was smirking.

"Okay," Ryou smiled as his white ears perked up, he turned his head and saw a group of familiar faces walking into the school, "I have to run guys, I'll meet up with you later."

The three watched as the naïve phantom feline hybrid running towards his so called friends that barely acknowledged him. Marik frowned as he looked over at Melvin who was smirking at Ryou thinking who knows what and Bakura who was biting his lip and clutching his fists in anger. Watching Bakura's white tail thump against the ground in irritation and anger made Marik only admire his older friend more. Unlike Melvin, Bakura was very protective of his younger twin brother and although he teases Ryou a lot, Bakura always things of the best interests for him. It was something that Marik envied and admired about the older phantom feline, he would also wish that his older brother could feel the same way as Bakura did when it came to family. Sighing, the three made their way to the courtyard before the bell started to ring signaling class to start soon.

Ryou sighed as he sat at the lunch table with his friends; they were talking about Duel Monsters. It wasn't like he didn't like the game, he enjoyed it a lot, but he wasn't as obsessed with it as his friends. Looking at the group, he looked over at the tricolored hybrid that was playing against a brunet canine hybrid, which was currently losing. The white phantom feline frowned as he completed his homework that they were given this morning; it wasn't like they had much homework anyways since it was a school for pets. Many hybrids that enrolled in the school typically drop out once they reach middle school and only few go onto high school, a handful are lucky enough to go to college. Only the top students in the graduating class were allowed a free scholarship to college and Ryou was hoping for luck to find his way to the top. With a sigh, he closed his notebook and placed it back into his bag before seeing his brother sitting with the Ishtars.

"Yugi, I'm going to say hello to my brother," Ryou whispered as Yugi gave him a sad expression but nodded.

"Okay, we'll see in at class then?"

"Yeah, I will be there."

Ryou picked up his bag and hurried over to sit next to his brother. He smiled at his brother and the Ishtars as he was offered one of Bakura's sandwiches that Ryou had made the morning. With a smile, Ryou took the sandwich and munched on the food he was given. They had a nice conversation and all of them laughed in enjoyment, Ryou did like spending time with his brother and family friends but he couldn't leave Yugi and his friends. Yugi and his friends were like family and tended to stick together no matter what, they were all close and it was hard to let people in and to let people go. The tricolored hybrid didn't take losing friends that well; not to mention Tea, Yugi's childhood friend, who was very conscious about her friends. With a sigh, he leaned against his brother and was starting to doze off to sleep.

"The creampuff's asleep," Melvin pointed out as Bakura looked down at his sleeping twin.

"Aw, Ray-you looks like an ah-door-ah-bull kitty," Marik noted as he stared at the sleeping hybrid.

"Don't get any ideas Melvin," Bakura growled as he glared at the more masculine blond who was captivated by his brother.

"Aw, does Florence want creampuff all to himself?" Melvin asked as he smirked at Bakura.

"Tch, I'm just protecting him from ones like YOU," Bakura growled glaring at Melvin who put his hand over his heart.

"I'm hurt Florence."

"Don't call me that…"

"What, it's your name Florence."

"Shuttup."

"Aw come on fluffy," Marik smiled, joining in on teasing Bakura.

"Don't call me that," Bakura mumbled.

"Okay, okay whatever you say fluffy," Marik smirked as Bakura was starting to shake in anger, but didn't move to not disturb Ryou's nap.

"Tch," Bakura cursed under his breath as the bell rang for class to start again, "Ryou, it's time to get up."

Ryou felt a tapping on his cheek as he groaned a bit and fluttered his eyes open. He soon realized where he was and sat up straight in embarrassment, apologizing and blushing from falling asleep during school hours. His brother and family friends laughed and told him that he was fine and that class was starting up again. With a smile on his face, the young phantom hybrid grabbed his bag and walked to class with his group of friends who were arguing over who won the duel. Looking back, Ryou caught Bakura's eye and smiled at his brother, he was always looking out for him and he couldn't ask for a better brother. Ryou walked through the door of his class and sat down in his seat, staring at his desk not knowing what to do when school ended. Perhaps he would spend a small time with Yugi as an apology for not watching him duel with his friends. Maybe he should play against Yugi, though it was guaranteed that Yugi would win since he was considered the King of Games within the school.

Marik waited outside of Bakura's car as the three of them were waiting for Ryou to arrive, they didn't receive any word of Ryou not coming home with them. If anything, he would most likely be hanging out with Yugi and his crew. With a sigh, Marik leaned against the car and closed his eyes; he was done with school and wanted to get home, not like it was any better. Melvin and Bakura were making plans for the weekend; they typically go out and do who knows what. Marik wasn't sure if they actually do illegal things when they are out, but he wouldn't be surprised if they actually did. It took a few minutes before they saw the phantom feline rushing towards them, apparently Ryou must have spend a few minutes after school apologizing to Yugi for not being able to spend time with his crew after school. Atleast that was the usual story when Ryou was running late and made they stay a few minutes after school.

"Yugi again creampuff?" Melvin asked as Ryou panted and nodded.

"I am dreadfully sorry," Ryou said inbetween pants.

"It's fine Ryou, you know that we wouldn't leave your bloody ass at school," Bakura said with a hint of annoyance in his voice; there was so much the older phantom feline could take of his younger brother.

"Oh suckitup," Ryou mumbled under his breath as they all got into the car.

"Ah yes, Bah-core-rah suck it the EFF up," Marik laughed as Ryou smiled at Marik's amusement.

"Oh bugger off," Bakura growled as he turned on the car and backed out to drive home.

"Ah ha, let us go see Miss-star Tweetums in the park!" Marik suggested, more like commanded.

"That sounds like a splendid idea Marik," Ryou smiled as he clapped his hands together once in delight.

"Then let's go! Fluffy, take us there! I command it!" Marik commanded as he pointed in a random direction, not sure where the park actually was.

"Fine, we'll go to the bloody park," Bakura said as headed for the direction of the park.

"Oh jolly good," Ryou smiled as Marik and him started to talk about what they were going to do at the park.

Upon arrival, the younger of the brothers rushed outside and went immediately to the large tree in the center. Pointing up at the birds, Marik was trying to ask them if they have seen Mr. Tweetums. Marik and Ryou laughed at their own fun as Bakura and Melvin sat next to each other watching their younger brothers have their fun. Marik pulled Ryou along with his fun; playing a game he called evil council. It wasn't very evil as it sounded; the worst it got was running around chasing Ryou around as Marik tried to hit him with water from a bottle. The two hybrids played in the sand for a while as they rolled around and got into a small wrestling match. Fighting with fangs and claws, the two nipped at each other and clawed at each other's school uniform, careful not to actually tear any. Marik had the advantage, being larger than the phantom feline, but Ryou was more flexible and able to still claw when he was trapped.

"Ha ha! I have dominated you Ray-you," Marik laughed as he had the phantom feline hybrid pinned down.

"Okay, okay I give in. I lose," Ryou laughed as he sat up when Marik jumped in the air in triumph.

"Here that Bah-core-rah? I have dominated your brother!" Marik laughed in triumph as he pointed at Bakura.

"Oh, you're not that only one that can dominate the creampuff. Right, Florence?" Melvin asked as he smirked at Bakura.

"Ryou, it's time to go home," Bakura said as he wrapped a protective arm around his younger brother and headed to the car, his white tail flicking from side to side.

"What's with Bah-core-rah?" Marik asked his older brother.

"He wants the creampuff all to himself," Melvin smirked as the two Anubis hybrids made their way to the Bakuras' car.

"Ah, I love creampuffs!" Marik smiled as he started talking to Ryou about making him some creampuffs for lunch the next day.

"I enjoy the creampuff too," Melvin mumbled as he pulled down the shotgun sun panel to look in the mirror, staring at Ryou with a smirk on his face.

Ryou sighed as he threw his bag onto the side of his bed, before falling onto his mattress. Next to him, Bakura chucked his bag across the room before flopping down on his bed. The two phantom felines shared a room since their owner didn't like mixing up his hybrid. Their owner is very wealthy and had a lot of spare time, though not to mention his very distinct personality. Bakura sighed as he pulled a pillow underneath his chin as he laid on his stomach, facing towards his brother who was pulling out his book. Looking at the familiar title, he noticed that he was reading was an old classic written by Shakespeare, a famous writer from their native land of England. Propping his chin on the pillow, his white phantom feline ears pointed forwards as he turned his attention towards his younger brother.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream?" Bakura asked as he nuzzled the pillow below him.

"Mhmm…want me to read it with you?" Ryou asked as Bakura nodded.

"Alright, I assume you want to be the male parts and I'll take the female roles," Ryou asked as Bakura nodded.

Going back and forth they read with bored voices at first before they started to eventually get passionate. Within minutes of reading, each phantom feline hybrid was standing up and mimicking the motions of each character. This was how Bakura and Ryou would spend their spare time since their owner didn't like them going out of the house unless they had permission from him. Ryou had a white sheet wrapped around his body in a makeshift dress while Bakura held rolled up piece of paper as a dagger. Ryou and Bakura both stared at each other as they finished their two man act before laughing together and falling onto the carpeted floor. Embracing each other, the two phantom cats entwined their white tails as they curled up against each other. It was times like this that made Ryou know that his brother wasn't as cold hearted as he typically is, sure Bakura typically dislikes being around people but he still loves his brother. With a soft smile, Ryou curled up against his brother and closed his eyes. Bakura smiled as he nuzzled his younger brother's hair and nipped his ear, receiving a surprised gasp from his sibling.

"Bakura! That bloody hurt," Ryou whined as he closed his eyes but opened on to glare up at his brother.

"Oh come on now, I can't let you think I'm all soft," Bakura smirked as his brother pouted his lips, "Aw, come on now, no pouting."

Ryou pressed his lips together; this was why his older brother was so cruel well at least in his book. Bakura sighed and picked Ryou up and sat him on his bed before walking over to his own and slipped under the covers. The younger Bakura pulled the covers over himself before curling up and gripping onto his pillow for security. It was the small things that got to Ryou and he didn't know why they did, it was something that he could not control nor did he want to change it. It was the part of him that made him different, or at least he wants to think. With a sigh, Ryou closed his eyes and tried to get some sleep. He was struggling to keep his eyes open when he felt the edge of his bed slump and strong arms wrap around his waist to pull him closer to them. With a soft smile, Ryou lazily poked his head out of the covers and kissed the invader's chin before drifting to sleep.

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