Chibi: Hey!! This is chapter 7 and this one is different: IT'S BETA TESTED!!! Although some people kept asking me about the dead/death thingies... I have no idea!!! But please, keep reading on!!
Miroko: Shouldn't you be doing homework. I remember you got a 4.6 for you Dutch test (I believe it's a D)
Chibi: heeheehee... Never mind that. I'm doing homework, while posting this up :)
Miroko: Liar...
Disclaimer: I don't own it. Even though I want to!! --Yaoi!!! LEMONS!!!!!!-- --cackles--
Warning: Yami is a little bit out of it, but it goes better. There's a lot of fluff and explaining!!! From Yugi to the gang that is.. hihi
Last time:
'You cannot harm me. You're my Black Rose and I love you. As a human, an Angel and a White Rose'. Yugi whispered.
Seto came back in the room with a chair in his hands. Sitting down in it he noticed that Yugi hadn't moved from his previous spot. He had laid Yami in his lap, with the occasional whimpers heard from the distressed teen. The young teen kept stroking the others' hair and whispered sweet nonsense in his ear. After a few minutes of silence, with the exception of Yugi's soft voice, Jounouchi came in.
"Bakura's doin' fine, but Yami needs to go to da hospital," Jounouchi whispered in Seto's' ear. He didn't answer. He was too caught up in his own thoughts. What had Yami meant with the word Angel? What had his friend and adopted-yet-treated-as-family cousin been talking about? Yes it was true. Yami was not Seto's cousin even though Seto was the son of Akunadin, the brother of Akunamkanon. Another family had adopted Seto and his little brother Mokuba after Akunadin had died. They had been in the orphanage for a small year. Kaiba-san, the previous CEO of KC had adopted them after loosing a chess game with Seto. Since then, Yami and Seto have always seen each other as rivals and cousins
"Seto," Jounouchi asked softly. Seto snapped out of his thinking and looked at his lover. He sighed. "Sorry puppy. I was thinking," explained Seto. Jounouchi shook his head and hugged Seto back. He didn't mind. He never did.
"Yami needs to go to da hospital. He's lost blood and you know it," whispered Jounouchi. Seto nodded in response. He knew that, but he also knew that if they wanted to transport the sobbing teen he had to be calmed down first. Soon after that the others entered too. Ryou sighed at the sight. He walked up to the bed and sat down next to Yugi, who in returned, smiled at him.
"He's nearly sleeping," whispered Yugi as he kept stroking the other's hair. Soft snoring sounds were heard from below. Yami was hugging his pillow and blanket and in between those soft things was Yugi's hand, tightly clasped between five fingers. Ryou smiled.
"He loves you. He really does, but sometimes he thinks he hurts everybody," Ryou whispered. Yugi nodded.
"Un-huh. He told me he's scared to harm me, but on the other hand, he doesn't want to let me go," Yugi said and he smiled a bit. Seto looked at him and Yugi looked back.
"I'm sorry I haven't greeted you yet, Seto-kun and Jounouchi-kun. Thanks for helping out," Yugi said kindly.
"Dat's okay. You're a friend, ne," Jounouchi announced. It was mostly Jounouchi's way of saying that he had accepted Yugi as a friend and part of their club. No, it was really more asking if someone had any problems with that.
"Right," Ryou said and Yugi smiled some more. Gently Yugi pulled back his hand to sit in a somewhat more comfortable way. He laid his hand on Yami's shoulder, to give the idea he was still there. Yami just grabbed the blankets tighter.
"What did Yami mean with the word Angel? I bet it's not just a nickname," Seto exclaimed, breaking the silence that had just appeared. In the dim light of the room, in the corner near a nightstand they could see Yugi look up a bit shocked and then they heard him sigh.
"I- I don't know what to say. I- I- don't think I could… explain. Maybe you wouldn't understand," Yugi said, but Seto's expression didn't change.
"Try us," he said forcefully and Yugi sighed. How could he explain this? They wouldn't believe him that's for sure. And what if they did? Would they try to experiment on him because they wanted to see his real Wings, which he hadn't obtain at this very point?
"I- I'm an… I'm an Angel. A real one. I can't show you now and I know it's hard to believe! I'm an Angel and Yami is too, " Yugi said desperately. His body shook of fear. Fear that they would take him away from Yami.
"Elaborate further," remarked Seto. The others were either too shock to speak or were still trying to digest the piece of information that their minds refused to accept.
"I'm really from Heaven. My mom lives there too, her name is Cassady. I'm connected with Yami, through the curse of Black and White," replied Yugi gloomy and then sighed as a thought occurred to him. He needed to show them the birthmark. They had to see so they could believe him. It was a long shot, but it was better than not trying, right?
"Curse," Jounouchi asked, now the first among the group to find his voice back.
"Yes. In Heaven most people see it as a curse when a Black Rose is born, but with a Black Rose comes a White Rose and they belong together. It's like they are both one Soul in two different bodies. They're not equal to each other in personality, but they do know who the other is by dreams and by feelings. Even though they haven't met before, they can find each other and they will start to love each other," Yugi said. Ryou rubbed his back softly and Yugi sighed for what seemed to be the umpteenth time that night.
"Then, why is Yami here if he's from Heaven," Bakura asked as he sat down on the bed while Jounouchi sat down in Seto's lap.
"Yami… Yami is a Black Rose. His mother died giving birth to him and his father was so angry that he tried to kill Yami by throwing him off a cliff. Luckily Yami ended up here," replied Yugi sadly. There was a lump in his throat and it was hard to swallow. He didn't want to think about Yami being taken away from him right now. Not when he had finally found his true love. Yugi stood up and began to pull his shirt over his head. He then turned his back towards everyone so they could see the White Rose on his right shoulder blade. Even in the dim light they could all see the birthmark sparkle a little bit.
"Holy crap," Jounouchi blurted out, but Ryou touched it and smiled.
"Yami has one too. Only, then it's black instead of white. It's so beautiful," Ryou said, awed by its magnificent glow of light that seemed to lighten up the dark room. Yugi blushed at his comment and mumbled a small 'thank you'. Bakura looked at him; shocked by the amount of attention his lover was giving to the other. "How do you know," he asked with a bit of jealousy heard in his voice. Ryou giggled at his koi's antics. "You mean to say that you've never noticed in the swimming pool? You are silly Kura," Ryou giggled as Jounouchi chuckled softly.
"I- I- I know it's hard to believe, b- but please. It's true, it really is," Yugi said pleading to the group of young teenagers as he proceeded to put on his pajama shirt again.
All were silent until a Brooklyn accent suddenly said "I believe you." Everyone turned to look at Jounouchi, except for the sleeping Yami.
"Puppy," Seto asked a bit shocked, but there was a glint in Jounouchi's honey brown eyes that said he couldn't be told otherwise. Ryou smiled.
"Me too," he said and when Bakura looked at him he giggled again. Yugi smiled.
"I thank you for not doubting me," Yugi replied happily. Seto smiled.
"Very well. And don't worry, you can tell the others on your own. We won't," Seto told the small teen and Yugi smiled some more.
"I promise to tell them too. After all, they deserve to know the truth if I'm going to be part of the group," replied Yugi cheerfully. Seto then placed Jounouchi on his feet on the ground and raised up himself too. He looked at his cousin and smiled. Gently he picked up the sleeping teen, with blankets and all. He needed to be careful in order to avoid any more harm for the injured wrist. Yami didn't react, he just slept on.
"All of us will take the limo to the hospital," announced Seto and Ryou nodded. He grabbed a bag from somewhere underneath the bed and smiled at Bakura's confused look.
"Just in case," explained Ryou, pointing at the full bag. Bakura then smiled, hugging his Ryou close and kissed him on his forehead.
"I love you, you know that," Bakura asked softly. Ryou dropped the bag and snuggled himself up against Bakura's chest.
"Yes I know. I love you too," came a muffled reply and Yugi smiled. Hewalked out beside Seto to enter the fabulous newly furbished limo, with the others soon following. It had stopped raining and he could see his reflection in every puddle of rainwater. Within a few minutes they had arrived to the hospital only to be stopped by a voice calling out. "Yugi! My gosh, what are you all doing here," came a call and Ailhak run towards Yugi to hug him close. She looked at the people around her.
"Is Yami's room free," Seto asked immediately. Ailhak nodded and Seto walked away with the sleeping teen in his arms. He knew where to go and didn't need to be told twice.
"But, you need to sign him in! You know the regulations!" Ailhak blurted out.
"I'll do dat," offered Jounouchi and Ailhak lead the group of teens towards a counter.
"What happened," she asked frightened by the turn of events. Yami had looked way too pale to be healthy. Yugi, along with Ryou and Bakura, explained what had happened. She looked from one person to another while Jounouchi filled in the papers.
"Is that why you have a patched up cheek," Ailhak asked Bakura, giving him her undivided attention.
"Yeah. When I tried to disinfect the wound his temper took over and he did what he could do to prevent the pain that was coming to him. Shortly, he hit me," Bakura explained, bewildered by the turn of events that had happened tonight. He wasn't angry anymore, but he had only lost his temper at that time of the punch. It didn't sting as much as it did at first, and the bruise would probably show, but now… it didn't matter. What mattered was Yami recovering from his wound and emotional outbursts.
"Okay. I see that he's falling back into the old habit of three years ago. My gosh, this is just insane," replied Ailhak sadly. Yugi shook his head, disagreeing with her.
"No, he's in pain with himself. He thinks he's evil because of his temper. It's driving him mad, but he wants to stop it. He just doesn't realize that his way is wrong and affects the rest of us," whispered Yugi gravely. Ryou, sensing the other's distress, took his shoulder and walked off with him. Bakura sighed in relief. Yup, Ryou was really good in calming people down. He had even tamed the dark Bakura. Bakura chuckled softly at that thought.
"Done," announced Jounouchi as he gave the papers to Ailhak.
"By the way, when Bakura was off in la-la land and you were filling out the papers, I checked on Yami's status report," replied a mischievous yet teasing voice that meant no harm. An angry 'what in Ra's name' and a surprised look along with a chuckle soon filled the thick air that was once choking one another. Ailhak seemed amused at Bakura's antics and the fact that the blonde was now on the floor crying out loud 'shoulda seen da look on your face'. Ailhak cleared her voice, preparing to say something, but stopped in mid-voice. Debating on whether or not to tell the boys the truth, she decided to play it safe. "The wound that Yami has needs several stitches. In my opinion, not only as a friend but also as a nurse, he'll have to stay here overnight so we can observe him more closely."
"Well, now's your chance to put on the stitches since he's asleep," Bakura proclaimed, still furious with her comment before walking away with Jounouchi. Almost two seconds later, Ailhak and a doctor followed them.
"Where's the wound," the doctor asked, concerned by the paleness of his skin. Seto silenced him and looked at Yami. He then pointed at the left arm with the somewhat red stained bandages. The doctor nodded and then got an injection out. He inserted it in Yami's other arm. Jounouchi seemed alarmed by this and began to protest. But before he could get out a single word, the doctor explained, "This will allow him to stay asleep for a while longer. I don't want him waking up during the process of placing the stitches on his wounds. From what you have told us, he could make it worse." He had been listening with the conversation Ailhak had with the teenagers, unknown to them. Ailhak looked at Bakura, who in turn shook his head.
"No, I don't need stitches. I cleaned it already," replied Bakura, all anger from before disappeared. He hated doctors and nurses. It didn't matter if it was Ailhak or someone he knew. Ailhak sighed frustrated, but nodded. She knew not to mess with Bakura when it came to his wounds and unfortunately stubborn pride.
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It was hours before Yami woke up again. 'Night has been turned into the early morning, greeting it's wonderful rays of light onto the earth's surface, like Yugi does whenever I even glance at him,' thought Yami as he was awaken by the light, shining through the window. His crimson eyes fluttered softly at the thought of Yugi. Glancing to his right he saw that Jounouchi had fallen asleep against Seto's chest, using it as a pillow. Ryou and Bakura were sleeping in one chair, while Yugi had his eyes drooping, with his back against the cold white wall. Yami attempted to rise but gave a soft groan. Yugi woke up at the sound while Seto's eyes snapped open. He looked at Yugi, then around the room and then back at Yugi. Ryou made a little noise and raised a little bit out of Bakura's arms.
"Hello," Yugi whispered gently and smiled. He rose from the floor, ignoring his aching muscles from not being used for so long, and walked over to Yami to stroke his cheek, but there was no response. There was no emotion that could be seen on his exhausted face. Yami kept on staring at the little Angel in front of his eyes. Ryou sat up to see Yugi helping Yami sit up oh- so very slowly. He smiled at this action and proceeded to lay his head back down.
"How do you feel," Seto asked. Yami didn't look at him nor did he answer. Then all of the sudden, with his good arm, he pulled Yugi into a firm hug and started to cry. His tears were cries of relieve, not of despair. Yugi smiled at his barrier that was breaking down and began to stroke Yami's head. The other arm of Yami found his way around Yugi's waist and he soon pulled Yugi down with him. Crying softly, he began to stain Yugi's shirt with his tears.
"It's okay. I'm here," cooed Yugi softly. Yami just nodded and continued to cry. When Akunamkanon came in at that moment he smiled. Seto looked up at him and smiled back.
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"Can I go to the bathroom now," Yugi asked. He was still pulled in the hug by Yami. They were spooned up against each other, Yami not letting go. He had stopped crying after the first hour and soon after that they had breakfast.
"No," came the soft muffled reply. Yami's right arm held tight onto Yugi from under the lithe body. His left arm lay loosely over Yugi's waist.
"But I really need to go," Yugi explained, desperation clearly heard in his voice. Some had left the room to take a shower at home and then come back. Ryou sat in the chair, reading a book that was turned up side down. Mainly he was trying to hold his laughter and giggles.
"But I don't want to let go," Yami murmured softly. He knew he was teasing the boy a little bit, but because of this boy, his Angel he was slowly being cured from his previous thought of him being evil. When he was asleep he had dreamed that he heard Yugi's voice, talking to the others. He had heard how Yugi had explain to the others what he was and Yami had seen how much it had cost the small teenager to tell everything. He had seen it in his dream. And he had dreamed so much more. He dreamed about what would have happened if he had been gone. He had seen what he would have done to his friends, to Pa, but especially to Yugi. It had nearly killed him to see it for it had destroyed Yugi in his dream. Yami decided then and there to never attempt to pull the stunt that he did ever again. Unless he wanted to make some people close to him pay very dearly.
"Please or else I will relieve myself in this bed," Yugi replied and that was it. Ryou couldn't hold it any longer. Dropping the book, he made Yami look up and carefully Yugi slipped out of bed. Yami winced when the wound stung, but he had to chuckle when he saw Yugi sprinting to the bathroom in the corner of the room. Akunamkanon looked amused from the doorpost. He had been standing there for a simple two minutes and now he laughed too. Yami smiled as he sat up in the bed. He looked at Akunamkanon to see the old man smile.
"I'm glad you feel better again," Akunamkanon said, relieved that his boy was back to his normal self. Yami sighed and casted his eyes to the sheets. Ryou wanted to leave, but Akunamkanon stopped him, like Yami did. A soft shake was enough to let Ryou sit down again.
"Me too. I know I was thinking stupid, but…" Yami murmured. He sighed softly, but Akunamkanon touched his shoulder.
"No, my boy. I should have seen it. I got worried, but I didn't want to scare you. That's why I waited till this morning to come to the hospital. I wanted you to be safe first before I would rush into worries over your soul," Akunamkanon said and Yami looked up at him.
"Yugi helped me. So did Bakura, Ryou, Seto and Jounouchi," Yami said. As Yugi was coming back, Ryou put one finger onto his mouth, motioning Yugi to stay quiet. Yugi nodded in reply. He walked over to where Ryou was seated, but Yami motioned for them to come. As soon as they were close enough, Yami gave them both a hug. He didn't want to let them go ever again.
"What are you doing? Are you hugging my lover," Bakura asked in a teasing, but yet jealous voice. Yami smiled at his antics.
"Yes. I'm thanking him. Like I need to thank you all. Thank you very much," Yami announced still baffled by the fact that those three appeared out of nowhere. Bakura huffed, but walked over to the bed. Seto and Jounouchi, who had heard the thanking too, walked after him. They had been standing behind Bakura and Jounouchi grinned.
"Anytim' mate," he said. Seto nodded at this.
"We still need to call the others. Yugi has a story to tell," Bakura then said as he snatched his boyfriend back.
"You guys know what I think." Ailhak's voice then asked. She entered the room with ice cream and a photo camera.
"You guys need to call everyone and I'll take a picture of the couples with their friends," Ailhak said gleefully.
"And Pa," Yami said as he smiled. Akunamkanon chuckled.
"Indeed! With Pa and Ailhak," Ryou said. Ailhak blushed as she handed over the phone. The phone calls were quickly made, even after the bickering between Bakura and Jounouchi. Seeing as this was a good opportunity, Yugi gained the phone numbers from all of the gang and even ended up putting Yami on his speed dial.
"That's just plain cute," Malik's voice called out and the others soon entered the room after him. They had been picked up by Seto's limo, only now arriving. A stranger that was reveled as a woman came in. She was an elder version of the once so young Hakumi. She hadn't changed at all with her red hair. She only wore glasses now in front of her red eyes. She had heard the photo-conversation and picked up the camera.
"But…," Anzu murmured. Honda pulled her next to him like a real couple would do, but she pushed him away. The others began to laugh as Yami proceeded to kiss Yugi as the photo was taken. There was a cheer among everyone and then a second picture was taken. Yugi blushed, but kissed back and Ryou giggled when, he too was pulled into a big hug, followed by a kiss.
"Marik," Malik whispered and Marik kissed too. They couldn't help it. They just had to do that. Honda and Anzu laughed at the kissing couples.
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"Yami? Are you really feeling better or are you just pretending to feel better," Yugi asked timidly. They were the only ones there in the hospital room. Yugi had taken a shower in Yami's room and now they lay spooned up against each other again.
"I'm not pretending. It's real," Yami said. Yugi smiled, although Yami couldn't see. Yugi carefully turned around in Yami's arms and he looked at his lover. Yami's crimson eyes were sparkling with love as he looked into Yugi's amethyst ones.
"What made you see? If you know what I mean." Yami pulled Yugi close and coughed in his pillow. Then he looked at Yugi again.
"You. I had a dream where I saw you," explained Yami. Yugi looked at him. He snuggled up in Yami's chest, hearing the sound of Yami coughing again. He himself coughed in his hand.
"Stupid air," Yugi thought softly, but he proceeds to ask Yami a very serious question. A question to explain the dream that he had about him. Yami looked at him when he voiced his question and sighed softly.
"I dreamed about what would have happened if Bakura had never woken up to stop me. I heard you talking to the others, explaining that you're a real Angel. I didn't exactly hear the whole talk, but your voice was helping me to fall asleep peacefully. I felt so calm inside," Yami said. He wasn't really sure how to explain, but feeling Yugi snuggle up with him helped a lot.
"I dreamed that there was a funeral. Everyone was crying; I saw you and Bakura with Ryou, Isis, she's Malik's sister, with Malik and Marik. I also saw Pa with Ailhak and Seto with Jounouchi. Everyone was together and you stood there alone, without me in the picture. Then you said things I never wanted to hear. You said I had left you alone, you asked me why. Why I had left you alone. If it was just because of that stupid temper of mine or if it was because I didn't loved you anymore. You had wished that Bakura had had the chance to stop me, but that it wasn't his fault that I died," Yami said. A picture of his dream suddenly appeared to him. That picture soon became into many more which soon became a horrible memory.
"You were destroyed by a selfish decision made by me. I didn't want that to happen, because I want to see you happy. And making you happy is something I can't do when I'm dead," Yami replied as he smiled softly.
"Please don't ever die," Yugi whispered softly. With his hand he dried his tears that were rolling down his cheeks. He didn't want to think about Yami gone. He couldn't think... no he couldn't live with the fact that Yami were to be dead.
"Only if you leave me," Yami spoke up and with his good arm he hugged the boy closer, if that were possible. Yugi lay so close to Yami that they both could feel the body heat of the other. Yugi smiled between his tears. He felt so safe in Yami's arms. They protected him for everything. From a thunderstorm till the darkness in the room. Yami pulled Yugi up to face him and kissed the boy softly on his lips. Yugi smiled in the kiss and kissed back. Yami nibbled on Yugi's lower lip and Yugi opened his mouth. He could feel Yami's tongue in his mouth, dancing with his own tongue and he liked it. He liked the taste Yami had, spicy and exotic. They broke apart for air, but Yami didn't let go and his face was only inches away from Yugi's.
"You taste sweet, like strawberries," Yami whispered while panting. Yugi giggled and then bent away from Yami to cough. The air was so thick he couldn't breath. Yami rubbed his back.
"Sorry," he said.
"It doesn't… matter," Yugi whispered while coughing. He looked at Yami again after his little fit and smiled. His face was flushed and Yami smirked. He kissed the tip of Yugi's warm nose and then his lips again. Passionately he continued his exploration in Yugi's mouth. When they parted again Yugi giggled.
"We're in a hospital," Yugi said.
"So," Yami asked smirking. He suddenly pinned Yugi beneath him. His left arm rested on Yugi's shoulder, so he couldn't use it.
"What if they see us," Yugi asked softly.
"We're just kissing," replied Yami mischievously as he buried his head in Yugi's chest. Yugi giggled at the tickling sensation. He knew the compromising state they both were and the fact that he knew he was weaker than the taller teen didn't help, but he trusted Yami. Like always he trusted the Black Rose. Yami just laid down on the mattress while he used Yugi's stomach as a pillow. Yugi stroked his hair and smiled.
"You tamed me. Just like Bakura was tamed by Ryou," Yami whispered. He hid his cough behind his hand, but soon calmed down. The simple stroking in his hair calmed his soul.
"I didn't tame you. I showed you my love and you accepted it," Yugi whispered back. Yami nodded gently. Yugi giggled again.
"Yes. I hope you accept mine Yugi," Yami said and he heard a soft yawn.
"I did. Never would I be able to reject something offered by you," Yugi whispered and closed his eyes. Yami looked up at the sleeping teen for a moment, smiled and let himself fall asleep too. As long as he was near Yugi he felt safe and calm. Then he felt loved, another love then to his Pa's love. This was a love of a lover and Yami smiled in his sleep. Yugi's hand still laid on top of his head, but both teens didn't notice. For they were too caught up in their dream of undying love.
That was it people!! I'm going to post up chapter 8, 9 and 10 (LEMONS!!) But chapter 8 is old again and not beta tested, like 9 and 10... Sorry guys, but I love the English language so much I have to try and keep writing it!!! Or else I'll die!! (Do you know how boring the Dutch language is?? No??? Never start liking it!!!! I'll warn you!!)
Okay! Please review!!