"Yugi, have I ever told you how beautiful you look in the moonlight?" Yami said. The two had fallen asleep for a few hours but when they woke up the moon was still dominating the sky.
Yugi sighed contentedly in his arms. "I love it when you say my name... I should have told you it sooner."
"Yea why didn't you?" Yami asked. He couldn't stop the edge of irritation that was in his voice.
"Oh Yami, It was all part of the game love." Yugi said through slitted eyes as he kissed his crimson eyed lover lightly. Yami wanted to take him again right there.
"Oh mou hitori no boku, the things I wouldn't do for you."
"What?" Yugi asked.
"I would do anything for you." Yami said.
"No, that other thing you said. Mou hitori no somethin or other."
"Mou hitori no boku? It means 'the other me'. I feel like you've always been a part-"
"Wait wait wait..." Yugi said, "I'm the other you?" Yami looked at him shocked.
"Yes Yugi. I feel like you complete me."
"I feel the same way Yami. But, who's to say you're not the other me?" He quesitoned.
"Good point." Yami said his face scrunching up in thought.
"We're equals." Yugi continued on, "Like partners."
"Partners..." Yami thought. "Alright Aibou, I like it!" He snuggled his nose into the back of his lover's neck and Yugi giggled.
"And see? Isn't that a much better name than mou hitori something else?"
"Yes Aibou I think it's a lovely nickname."
The two sat for a moment longer before Yami turned onto his back to look up at the stars.
"Yugi?" he asked.
"What?"
"Are there others like you?" He said.
Yugi was silent for a moment. "I'm not supposed to say." He replied.
"I'm not even supposed to be here," Yami pointed it out. "But I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Likewise." Yugi replied. "You know, forbidden love is pretty sexy." Yami kissed him again.
"By the way Yami, I'm sorry for almost drowning you." He said. He smiled guiltily, like a four year old caught with his hand in the cookie jar. It was adorable.
"I thought you really wanted to kill me." Yami admitted. "Humans tell stories of mermaids sometimes. And in the majority of them you guys don't look so good."
Yugi chuckled lightly. "Oh really? What sort of things do they say about us?"
"Well there is the one where the mermaids lure the sailors to their deaths using nothing but a song."
"I think you're getting us confused with sirens." Yugi said. "They, unfortunately, meet your description rather well and mermaids often blamed for their misdeeds."
"So there are other forms of mythical creatures!" Yami said, fascinated. "Are there dragons? And witches? What about vampires or werewolves?"
"Yes, no, yes and yes. There's no such thing as witches."
"Really?"
"Yes, but there are female wizards. In our world we don't really make name distinctions based on gender. That's why I'm a male mermaid, not a merman or some other foolish word like that. The word mermaid does not determine gender, it merely determines the type of creature."
"Ah, that makes since, I suppose. Merman always did sound like stupid word." Yami said. "Aibou you said there are vampires right?" He asked.
"Yea, why? Trust me they're not as sexy as everyone thinks they are."
"No one could ever be more beautiful to me than you Yugi." His partner's smile grew until it almost reached his eyes.
"You're not so bad yourself." Yugi said, his voice becoming huskier. "But what about vampires?"
"They can make other vampires right? By biting them? Is there a way for you to... make other mermaids?" Yugi looked stunned.
"Yami you can't... I... You have so much here to lose..."
"You're worth it to me Yugi..."
"I-I honestly don't know." Yami looked in his eyes. He was telling the truth. "I've never needed to know. But that doesn't mean there isn't a way. I'll try and find out if there is."
Suddenly Yami noticed the sun peeking over the eastern horizon through the forest. He thought about having to go back. About having to leave Yugi again. It was painful. Going back to base camp where Bakura... Bakura!... I should just ask him... The worst he could say is no, right?
"Aibou, one last thing."
"What is it Yami?"
"Would you be willing to meet someone-a friend of mine?" he clarified.
"Is it the white haired one?" Yugi asked.
"Yea he's-wait. How did you know he had white hair? You've never seen him up close or even in the sunlight for that matter."
"Oh I just saw you guys together during the day..." Yami noticed Yugi's eyes roll up and look to the left before he responded. A clear indication that someone isn't telling the truth.
"Aibou, why are you lying to me?" Yugi looked at him, shocked.
"I-I-I'm sorry Yami... Please forgive me." He pleaded.
"I could never be angry with you Yugi. But I need to know. How do you know Bakura?"
"I suppose I have some explaining to do..." He trailed off.
"It's ok Aibou. You can tell me anything" He pulled him close.
"You know that day three years ago? You almost died? I saved you. I was the one who kept you from dying when your friend ran off." Yugi spat out the word like it was acid on his tongue.
"You're kidding." Yami said. Is that why he says he's known me for so long?
"No, it's the truth. I was watching from the ocean that day. I suppose destiny just brought me there. I saw you get stung. At first I wasn't going to do anything. I thought your friend- Bakura- would know what to do. But then he left you there... I didn't want to watch an innocent person die. And it honestly distubed me a little how similar in appearence we were."
"So what did you do?" Yami asked fascinated. Destiny sure is an incredible mistress.
"That's where things get amusing... And let me tell you, you owe me big for this." He chuckled to himself. "You know how I'm naked when I first leave the water? Well it was of course the same that day." his rosy blush returned.
"Ok, but how did you save me? How did you stop the venom?"
"You probably don't know this but your human vinegar has bacteria in it that can disarm jellyfish venom. So I ran, butt naked, to the nearest tavern and begged the manager to give me some vinegar." Yami started laughing at the image, and Yugi pouted at him, "What, that's the thanks I get?"
"I'm sorry Aibou... But you have to admit it is a pretty funny picture!" Yami got caught up in another bought of laughter.
"Yea well anyway, the man thought I was a drunk. I think he gave me the vinegar just to get me to leave. After that I ran back and poured it on the stings. You were just lucky that I ran fast."
"Wow..." Yami said. He suddenly seemed to realize just how close he came to dying. He pulled Yugi closer.
"In your friend's defense he did return a few moments after I went back to the ocean."
"He really is a good person..." Yami defended him. "So you recognized me when you saw me four nights ago?"
"How could I not? It was like looking in a mirror." He pointed out. "And, to tell the truth, after that day I dreamt of you often." Yami smiled at the thought of Yugi dreaming of him.
The rising sun's rays laid gently down on the two.
"I should be going." Yugi said.
"Yes, I suppose I should too." Yami said. They stood and Yami placed a chaste kiss on his love's lips.
"Tommorow night?" He asked.
"You don't have to ask..."
"Remember to search for some way that we can transform a human into a mermaid."
"Yes, I will." He turned and started walking towards the ocean.
"Oh wait Aibou! What about Bakura?" He shouted after him.
Yugi sighed, not turning around. "Do you trust him?" He asked.
"With my life." Yami responded instantly.
"Ok. I trust you Yami. So that's good enough for me."
[AN] I thought some fluff might be nice... fluff and predictable plot twists! hopefully it's not boring. BTW! Vinegar is proven to remove the pain from jellyfish stings but it will not stop a fatal sting. So if you are ever stung by a jellyfish don't run naked to the nearest tavern. Call 911, go to a hospital! But, hey it's called a fanFICTION for a reason amirite? xP