A/N: I don't own yugioh. . Warning you now. This chap has some Ryou torture and or small rapish. Ok on to the story. Thanks for the wonderful reviews! Sorry that I didn't update in awhile, it's the end of my sophomore year and I've had tests up the wazoo lately. So I apologize if it was up to me I wouldn't have all those stupid tests~

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Malik stared down at Ryou as she mumbled things under her breath. Every so often he could understand the words. Most of the words were things such as 'no', 'please', 'pain'. And every word seemed to stab at his heart just a tiny bit.

He didn't want to admit it but he did feel bad for her. She had been free and he brought her back here. Granted, Malik had only brought her back just for his own selfishness, but still he had not expected Bakura to order such a punishment on her. He really didn't know what he was expecting but that was not it.

Looking at her current state he almost wished he had left her outside. Her eyes were red and puffy from the tears and her face was deathly white. He assumed it was from the pain but then again it could be from the fear of having to face Bakura again in just a few minutes. Either way Malik shook his head and tried to detach himself from this situation before it affected both of them.

Malik flinched slightly every time a pained gasp came from Ryou as they tried to clean her and avoid her legs. Tears were still falling from her eyes and Malik looked away and back down towards her legs to avoid having to see it; or feel the guilt for causing it.

He tried to tell himself that he needed this; Isis needed this. If everything went well then Malik might finally be able to find his sister. He would finally be able to apologize to her. He would finally be able to see her…

Everything he told himself though was shattered as he turned his head to look at her. Those lifeless, sad eyes locked onto his once again and seemed to see right through him. A small shiver went down his back and he mumbled out a 'sorry' before focusing on the other people in the room again.

He continued to help the others make her presentable to Bakura. Though he couldn't help but find himself looking back at her face when one sentence finally became clear to everyone and broke the otherwise silent room.

"…why Malik?" was hoarsely whispered as Ryou stared at him.

He really didn't know what to say. Why? Why was he doing this? Why was he sucking up to the one person who he hated more than anyone else? He didn't really want to tell her that he was a coward. Malik couldn't stand to tell her that the reason she was in so much pain was his fault. No one could know; No one but him and Bakura.

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Isis hid herself carefully through the hoards of people and avoided any contact as she griped the tiny container in her hand with all the force she could. Her cloak was pulled over her head to hide her identity from all.

She had waited long months for the opportunity to finally come up. She had waited far too long to put this plan into action; the plan that would successfully put an end to the horrid rule Bakura had on the world.

She turned into the building that had been used as a secret base for quite some time. The thing was falling apart from the ground up but it was just perfect enough for her to hide her resources. More importantly it was far enough away for Bakura to not be able to find it.

She could already sense another presence in the room and looked around the small area as she tried to find the other person. It was completely dark except the small beams of lights that reflected off a machine.

"Isis." Was whispered throughout the building and echoed as it rang through her ears.

She was not very surprised as she turned towards the figure hiding amongst the shadows. A small smile rested on her lips as she spotted the man. Even from there she could feel the negative emotions coming from him though she did not let it bother her.

"You came." She acknowledged him as she pulled her hood down.

The smile grew bigger on her face as the man across from her also pulled down his hood and revealed his face. "Of course I came. Did you expect anything different?" He huffed as he walked towards her until they were standing right next to each other.

"Did it work?" Isis asked with desperation as she eyed the blue-eyed man standing in front of her. She was not one to show her anxiety to others but in these kind of circumstances even the brave falter.

Another angry sigh came from him as he asked, "I'm still alive aren't I?"

Isis just nodded her head as she carefully examined his face for any scars.

"Were you hurt?" She asked as she stepped closer to him and made a grab for his arm.

He pulled his arm away just as soon as her fingertips grazed his cloak. Staring her down with anger radiating from him, he started to walk back toward the entrance to leave.

"You know the next part of the plan right?" Isis found herself asking as he about stepped out into the demolished streets of a once prominent town.

"Of course." He huffed as he left the building then, leaving Isis alone as she thought about the battle ahead.

"Be safe Kaiba." She whispered as she turned her back away from the entrance and made her way towards the back of the building where her things were set up.

There was a lot to prepare but one thing was clear. Bakura's rule would come to an end soon. It had to.

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"She is ready." The woman said as she finished bandaging the bloody cut on Ryou's leg.

A more than sour look rested on Malik's face as he stared at where the glass had been from their little chase. He wasn't sure if Bakura would make him pay for that later…

Ryou whimpered as pressure was applied to her foot and Malik once again tried to ignore it as he turned his attention to the woman who was cleaning off the bloody foot.

"Please…" was moaned from Ryou's lips as she was handed off to Malik and everyone in the room dispersed as though Bakura was on their heels.

He just ignored the damaged girl as he began to walk in the direction of Bakura's room.

Most of the time between them and the designated chambers was filled with Ryou's pained moans and whimpers while Malik simply tried not to let the heartbreaking sounds to get to him.

Only when he reached the giant doors and moved his arm from under Ryou just a tiny bit to knock, did she say something once again.

"Kill me." The almost silent command made Malik's hand stop midknock and caused his eyes to go wide.

He felt guilt rise in the pit of his stomach as he balanced the girl on his arms again. "No." He looked down at her with a stern look, trying to cover his tracks, and knocked once again on the door.

"…Malik…please…" his heart was being tugged on as he looked down at her and locked eyes with the dull ones that seemed so desperate.

At that moment Bakura opened the door. A glare was set on Malik and he could practically feel Bakura digging into his soul but their eye contact was broken as the other's eyes rested on the prize in his arms. A sick grin found its way onto Bakura's face and even Malik swallowed as he saw the fear build in Ryou's eyes.

He felt her body begin to shake in what he could only assume was a combination of fear and sadness as Bakura stepped closer to them and placed his arms under Ryou and stealthily lifted her away from Malik and into his chest.

"Leave." Bakura hissed as he turned back around and shut the door behind him, leaving Malik alone with his last view of Ryou floating around in his head.

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Bakura smirked as he closed the door behind him and walked towards the bed with his prize shivering in his arms. As he stood over the edge of the bed he placed Ryou down and then sat beside her, never letting his smirk fall from his face.

A whimper escaped from Ryou as she tried to scoot away but was halted as bolts of pain shot through her legs.

"What's wrong?" He hissed in a way that was obviously not a question.

She merely looked at the wall on the other side of the room. Ryou could not bear to look at Bakura. She hated herself completely as she felt a twinge of fear spark as his chuckles were heard next to her. She had no idea what he would do but she was already broken and she prayed he would leave her be.

"Dear, Little, Naïve Ryou.", Bakura began as he stretched his hand out to where it landed on her white locks and began to stroke her hair, "Why did you run away?"

She tried not to show any emotion as his hands griped her face and turned her attention to him. Though the was that question was spoken… a chill had gone down her spine.

"Do you not like it here my pet?"

Ryou's eyes focused on the ring that hung around Bakura's neck rather than the threatening look in his eyes.

"Am I not good enough for you?" The hold on her face tightened and she felt a small gasp of pain escape her lips even though she tried to hold it in.

After a few moments of silence she heard Bakura's voice echo through her thoughts.

/Answer me NOW./

Ryou shook her head at the command and instead somehow managed to shake the hands off and face the wall once again.

Silence radiated through the room for a few moments before the animalistic sound of growling came from Bakura.

"Now yadonushi.", she grinded her teeth together to keep silent as his hand found her chin and forced her to face him, "I am not unreasonable."

Ryou stopped the disbelieving look from crossing her eyes. She knew it would only help in angering him more. Instead she looked up at him with what she hoped looked like interest.

"All you have to do is apologize to me." Bakura's smirk seemed to grow as he saw the wave of feelings going through her.

He lowered his face down to where they were but a breath away and whispered on her lips, "NOW."

Ryou tried to hold herself together as Bakura's lips were smashed on her own and his hands kept a firm grip on her to keep her from moving away.

Only after he had enough did Bakura pull away and eye his hikari.

"Well?" he asked as he attached himself to her neck and began to lay kisses up and down it.

Ryou bit her lip as she felt his hands begin to explore her body and knew what was about to take place. She managed to not say a word until she felt his hand start to tug down on her already damaged shirt.

"W-wait!" she cried in desperation as she finally had the nerve to look Bakura in the eye.

He looked down at her with a 'go on and say it look' as she cursed herself a dozen times in her head for being so cowardly.

"What is it love?" Bakura chuckled as he licked her neck once again and made her shiver with fear as she continued to stare at his hair.

"I….I'm-" Ryou couldn't bring herself to say it as she felt tears begin to grace the corner of her eyes.

Bakura's sadistic look turned into one of boredom as he waited for her to say it.

"Well pet are you going to apologize?" he huffed as he leaned down and began to suck on her neck again.

She swallowed the lump in her throat and tried to breathe normally but she kept feeling as though she was going to drown at any moment in the fear and anger that consumed her.

She locked eyes with Bakura as he came up to look at her and Ryou mumbled, "I'm sorry."

He hummed as he began to trace the sides of her face and stopped when his finger rested on her mouth. "What was that my dear?" he tapped her lips and then once again began to trace her face.

Ryou glared at him and tried not to scream when his nails suddenly clawed into her skin. "…I'm sorry!" she hissed as she continued her glare down with Bakura.

He chuckled as his grip on her face tightened and Ryou felt as though her face was being nipped by knives. He leaned his face down back to their earlier position as he hovered over her lips. "Why are you sorry my little Ryou?"

Ryou felt anger swell up even more as she saw that gleam in those eyes that meant he was just enjoying watching her squirm. She bit her lip to stay silent and once again turned her view to the wall. She may have been desperate but she refused to give Bakura more pleasure by looking him in the eye.

"…I'm sorry for running away." The words felt like poison on her lips and even after she had said them she bit her lip with pent up irritation.

Bakura seemed to purr with pleasure as he released her face and quickly made a move to lift up Ryou's shirt and trace the flesh underneath. She squirmed when the cold fingers began to trace all over but kept quiet so as not to invoke more of Bakura's anger.

"I do hope you learned that your actions do have consequences my dear." Bakura laughed at her broken legs as though it was a joke and Ryou bit her tongue and just hoped that he would hurry up and do what he wanted so that she could sleep.

"Don't worry I won't be too harsh tonight, I wouldn't want to break my toy right?" A yelp left her as she was suddenly pulled underneath him and a wolfish grin was her greeting.

"Love you."

~hooray for character development! Ok so yes we got some Malik thinking bout our poor Ryou. I don't know…Malik seems like the kind of guy to act out of selfish tendencies and then later feel bad about it. So um, hope ya'll enjoyed the chap Hope to post again soon!~