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Chapter 36

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Akefia and Marik made it to the front of the dens and allowed Yami and Atemu off before changing back and helping them to their feet. They supported them as they helped them into the front part of the den.

"Bakura, Ryou, Malik!" Akefia called out.

He saw Bakura run out of their den and over to them. Bakura's jaw dropped when he saw their state.

"Where are Ryou and Malik?"

"With Yugi, they are keeping a close eye on him."

"Send them into Yami and Atemu's den. They need treatment." Akefia said.

"Alright. After they arrive you both get some rest. I'll watch over Yugi till they have finished with Atemu and Yami."

Marik and Akefia nodded and lead them both into their den. They sat them both on either side of the bed when Ryou and Malik ran in. Both started to tend to their injuries, starting with their deep scratches and then moving to the less severe injuries. For the deep ones there were stitches required which Ryou would do while Malik just assisted him. When they had finished they made the two lay down and not that they were going to argue with that.

"You both need to get some sleep and do nothing strenuous for a little white. Those scratches were very deep and you can't afford for any stitches to fall out. I'll come check on you in a little while and then in the morning to change the bandages." Ryou said sternly.

"Alright."

"But seriously how is Yugi?" Yami asked worried.

"Truthfully I don't really know. That injury of his was deep and he lost a lot of blood by the looks of it. So I can't really say. I'll let you both see him tomorrow."

"Atemu I would rather stay with Yugi." Yami said.

"Ryou do you think it's possible for Yami and I to just stay with Yugi. That way you and Malik can rest as well."

"Alright. I'll see if I can get Marik, Akefia and Bakura to move a few things around and then a mattress into the room he's in. You can't sleep on the same bed or on the floor. We can't risk Yugi's injuries being agitated by movement."

"That's fine."

"Alright, you two just rest here and we'll get the extra mattress set up."

Ryou and Malik walked out of the den to set up a stop in where Yugi was staying. They walked into their separate dens to see their mates relaxing on their beds. Ryou smiled and walked over and sat beside Akefia who was lying on the mattress.

"Hey Akefia, I was worried about you."

"I'm alright, tired by alright. I was worried about you and Bakura as well."

"We were fine. Listen, would you be able to help with one last thing?"

"What is it?"

"Moving a mattress into the den Yugi's in. Atemu and Yami would rather be near him. We just need to move a couple of things around and a mattress into the den."

"Alright."

"Thankyou."

Ryou smiled and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. Ryou led Akefia out of the den and both of them saw Marik being led out by Malik. They walked into the room Yugi was in to find Bakura sitting in a chair beside the bed. Yugi was laid on his back and a sheet over his body.

"Hey Bakura could you give us a hand." Akefia said.

"Sure."

They moved the draws from the room and into one of the spare dens and the mattress from that den into the spot they took the draws from. Ryou and Malik sent their mates off to bed and set the bed up for Atemu and Yami before going to collect them.

"Hey it's all set up." Ryou said.

"Thankyou Ryou, Malik."

Ryou walked over beside Yami and helped him stand and wrapped his arm around Yami's waist and Yami's arm over his shoulder, carefully seeing as Yami winced when his arm was lifted. Malik did the same with Atemu and was careful of where he put his own arm as Atemu had injuries all over. They led both into the room and sat them on either side of the mattress. Yami looked over at the bed and looked very upset.

"I would like it if you stay on the mattress for tonight, tomorrow and then I'll see when I think you are fit enough to move around." Ryou said.

"We will. Thankyou so much both of you and thank your mates for us as well."

"We will, just do as Ryou said or I'll have them kick your asses back to your own den." Malik said with a smirk.

Yami chuckled while Atemu shook his head. Both of them left and Atemu and Yami were left in the den alone with Yugi. Atemu lay down under the covers Ryou and Malik had provided for them. Yami looked back at Yugi once more before lying down under the covers as well.

"I'm sure he'll make it. He's strong." Atemu said.

"I know but he looks really bad."

"I know. Let's rest. We can look after Yugi tomorrow."

"But what about at night?"

"I'll wake up to check on him. I'm sure Ryou will be in here constantly throughout the night checking on all three of us."

"Ok."

Atemu moved his arm and wrapped it under Yami's neck and nudged him closer. Yami looked at him before shuffling closer and laying his head on his shoulder where he wasn't injured and quickly fell into a deep sleep. Atemu smiled seeing this before giving him a kiss and falling asleep as well.

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Ryou would come periodically throughout the night to check up on all three and every time Atemu was the only one that would wake to check ups. Yugi hadn't improved through the night but he hadn't gotten worse either so he was stable for the time being. Atemu and Yami were slowly starting to heal but all their injuries were going to be sore for a little while.

In the morning they were going to find out whether or not Yugi would pull through or not.

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Hope you liked it. Please review.

Also just so you all know the I'm going on holiday's in a 5days and this will be the last story I update till I get back. I may not have internet connection where I'm going so you'll have to wait till I get back for the next chapter of 'Anaconda'. I'll be gone for roughly two weeks.