Zypher: I thank those that have reviewed so please enjoy this chapter and the new mission Yugi and the other have to face for a friend.

Pet Shop of Horrors

Chapter 14

After Yami had the pendants delivered to the other pets and explained what they did, he returned home with Yugi's pendant wrapped in silver wrapping paper with violet ribbon. 'Yugi will simply love this.' Yami thought with a smile as he landed back at the game shop and walked inside, looking up at the beautiful tree that was placed up.

'He's done a wonderful job.' Yami thought as he walked over quietly to the tree and placed the present under its branches. He then walked over to Yugi and nuzzled his cheek softly, making his stir a bit. He opened sleepy violet eyes and looked to Yami. He smiled as he freed himself from Aqua's embrace and hugged him around his neck.

"I'm glad you're back. Where did you go?" Yugi asked. Yami shifted back into a human and picked up Yugi before sitting beside Aqua. "Keara took me to a special place to get you a Christmas present. You'll be happy to find out what it is on Christmas day." he replied. Yugi smiled as he continued to hug the demon.

"I can't wait until then."

At the shop, Keara was feeding some of the animals when she heard a calling from Veeshan. "What is it, Veeshan?" Keara asked the mother of dragons. -I need your help, Keara. A bunch of thieves is trying to hurt my brood of eggs. My children are fighting them but they can't watch over the eggs as I fight with them. I will be grateful if you can get some help and come here immediately.- Veeshan explained.

She knew this is a rare moment for Veeshan since she only has one brood of eggs in a certain number of years. If they were destroyed then more children wouldn't be born and since more of her children are becoming scarce around the world, this is an immense deal to worry about. "Ok, I call upon Yugi and his friends. Yami, Aqua and the other pets will be helpful along with their owners." Keara said and Veeshan thanked her before her presence left her mind.

"D-san, I must go take care of something very important. You do not mind if I leave again will you?" Keara asked. "Of course not. This is a very serious problem indeed if you do not go and help the mother of dragons." D said. "I will be fine with the other pets. Hurry and go before something terrible happens." Keara nodded and left quickly for the game shop.

Keara opened the door quietly and looked inside. She saw no sign of anyone in the game portion of the shop and she headed for the living room. She saw Yami and Aqua there asleep but she didn't see Yugi nowhere with them. "Yugi, are you here?" Keara called softly and he came out from the kitchen.

"Keara, what are you doing here? Yami told me you headed back to the shop." Yugi asked with curiosity. "Yes. I was there for a while but I got a call from Veeshan. She needs our help to protect her unborn children from some nasty thieves that have shown up. This is a rare moment and if she loses this brood, then it will be a long while before she has another brood of dragons. I came her to ask if you, Yami and Aqua can help out?" she explained.

"Of course! If this is important to all of dragon-kind then we shall help. Should I call my friends as well to see if they can help?" Yugi asked. "Yes, Veeshan will be eternally grateful for all the help, Yugi. hurry and call them and we can get ready to leave. I think Veeshan will send Voxx to explain what you and the others need to do while I help with fending off the thieves." Keara said. He nodded and ran off to call his friends and tell them what's going on.

She walked over to the two sleeping demons and woke them up quietly. When they woke up, she explained to then what's happening and they agreed to it quickly. When Yugi came back and told them that they were going to meet them at Kaiba's mansion, they headed off quickly.

"So, exactly what going on now?" Marik asked. "I need your help in order to help Veeshan protect her unborn children. She as well as her other children is trying to fend off some thieves that want the eggs. She need all the help she can get and I know you guys can help." Keara explained. "But what if we need to fend off any of the thieves that get near her nest? I can't fight really well." Ryou asked.

"Don't worry, Ryou. Yami and Aqua will be there along with Diamond, Malik and Topaz. They seem to be able to hold their own in battle so it shouldn't be a problem for us." Yugi reassured. Ryou smiled and nodded. "Well, now that that's all settled, lets get out of here before those thieves get to the eggs." Keara said and they nodded as they left out.

Veeshan growled as she fended off another thief. They seemed to be coming faster than she intended and she was worried. "Mother, are you alright?" Voxx called as she slammed away a few thieves that were coming at her. -I'm fine. I want you to go and keep an eye out for Keara and her friends. I'll shall have Atra fend off some more of the thieves for you.- Veeshan said.

Voxx nodded as she flew up into the air to keep an eye out for Keara as the black dragon came to take place of Voxx. She watched out to see if she could find Keara and saw them coming. He flew over and greeted them. "What has happened so far?" Keara asked and they were led to where the dragon nest lied.

"We are doing a pretty good job defending the eggs but more thieves are starting to show and it's becoming a problem. Some manage to sneak by but we were able to catch them before they could get to the eggs." Voxx explained as they landed near the small cavern that held the nest.

"Ok then, my friends shall take it from here. We need to get back and help Veeshan." Keara said and the dragon nodded. She turned back to the others. "Please protect the eggs with your lives. I will tell Veeshan you're here." Voxx said and they nodded.

The two dragons left and Yugi went into the cavern. Diamond, Malik and Topaz stood outside as the others followed him inside. Yugi sat down beside the nest and felt the eggs. "They are starting to feel a bit cold. We need to warm them up fast." Yugi said. Aqua walked over and laid himself over the eggs, unfurling his wings to fold over the edges of the nest. "I'll keep them warm, you guys keep an eye out for any thieves that show."

"Me, Ryou and Jou will stay here with him." Yugi said and they nodded as they left back outside, Yami staying in front of the entrance to block off any intruders if they manage to get past the others.

Voxx appeared later with a small container of special milk for the hatchlings. She gave it to Yugi when he came out the cavern and he thanked her as he went back inside.

Veeshan let out a heavy breath as the last of the thieves were vanquished. 'Finally, it's over.' She thought as she commanded the dragons to keep an eye for any more thieves as she headed back for the cavern. She saw a few bodies of the thieves that managed to get past them littered on the ground, deadly scratch and bite marks marred their skin and she could tell that many of their bones were broken from force. 'Most likely Yami's doing.' Veeshan thought as she came up to the cavern. She walked inside and saw more bodies littering the ground but they were devoid of flesh so she expected that Aqua had a little snack.

She looked up and smiled as she saw Yugi feeding the little hatchlings. He looked up to her and smiled. "Hello, Veeshan. Are the thieves gone?" Yugi asked. She nodded. -They are but I have my children to watch just in case more come. Now, where are the rest of my little children?- Veeshan asked. "They're with Aqua. You can go see them if you like." Yugi said as he let the small wurm dragon down to walk over to his mother.

She nuzzled him, purring slightly before she lifted her head and walked over to where Aqua rested. She was right in her earlier suspicions about the flesh-deprived bodies. Aqua has blood coating his snout as well as his claws. The other baby wurm dragons poked their heads out from under his wing and ran over to Veeshan, mewling softly. When they moved out from under his wings, he woke up quietly.

She smiled softly and looked over to the small group of friends and their pets. -I thank you all for protecting my children. With all the power that I have and of ever single last deity, I will make each of you a child to the gods of Norrath and bestow each of you with their powers. This was very important to all of us dragons, especially of my kind.- She spoke as she did so and each now had the power of the gods along with the ability to call them if they are needed. She then turned to Aqua.

-And for you, Aqua, since you are a dragon in my stead, I want you to become the father of them. Your caring and protective nature is what makes a dragon and you not just being that but a night demon as well prove that a lot. Will you accept this?- Veeshan asked. He sat up and nodded.

"Yes, I will accept this. Just like the night demon kind is diminishing because of our fierce devotion to our mates and those that can take care of us without fear, I would truly be sad if the dragon kin is gone as well. I will do everything in my power to protect all dragons and aid them when I am needed. If I cannot accomplish this then I will ask of Yami to help me with this as well." Aqua said as he looked over to him and he nodded.

-Thank you, Aqua. Now I know it will be getting close to that time of year soon so you can all head back home now. If I have the time, I shall come over to visit you all.- Veeshan said and they nodded as they said their goodbyes and left..

Yugi smiled as he hugged Aqua around his neck. "Oh, I'm so happy that you are the father of dragons now, Aqua. This must be really important to you." Yugi said and he nodded. "Yes, we both have noticed that not only the dragons that are in Veeshan's care and in the pet shop are still here but every dragon from Chinese to Western are dying out faster.

"Veeshan is doing everything she can to help them along with those that has helped today but she can't do it all. That's why I have agreed to be the father of the dragons. At least now, she may travel and make sure the other races of dragons are doing well. I can keep an eye on those that are around here in Japan along with those in other surrounding countries. You may join me as well, Yugi, since you can take care of the broods or children for other dragons." Aqua said.

Yugi nodded with a smile. "That will be nice. I never really left Japan but with a duty like this, I can explore new places. Do you think my friends can join us if we go anywhere as well?" Yugi asked. "Of course. If they would like to come then they can. At least then, they can meet more dragons and other mythical creatures to learn more about them compared to any normal human." Yami said. "You are lucky to have met us Yugi. If you haven't, you would have never experienced this at all." He continued.

"Yes, that would have been very depressing. Ever since I have start taking care of you two, my life has became more interesting and exciting and if I had the chance, I will be willing to spend time like this forever." Yugi said and then yawned softly. Once they landed at the game shop, Yugi was fast asleep. Yami took him off Aqua's back quietly and they walked inside, tired from their trip. But at least it was worth it.

Zypher: I am done! Yay! Now Aqua has a new role, not just being Yugi's devoted pet (and lover) but the Father of Dragons. That seems to be a lot but we all know that he will succeed as long as he has Yami, Yugi and their friends by his side to help. Anyways, please review everyone.