A/N~ This chapter will contain a lemon. Completely consensual and graphic. It's at the beginning of the chapter so if you don't want to read it, just skip down.
Freezing Fire
Chapter 37
Yami's eyes flitted to the door and then back to Yugi who was wrapping his arms around the king's shoulders. "Are you sure?" Yami asked questioningly. He didn't mind if they were being watched but he knew how self-conscious Yugi could be at times. He didn't want to force Yugi into doing something he didn't want to do.
Forcing me? Yugi's calm but sorrow-filled voice filled his mind. Yami, I want this. I want you and I to connect one more time. I know it's selfish but I need this. I just want to make this go away. It was starting to sound like he was crying. Just you and me.
You're allowed to be selfish from time to time. Yami informed him. He took his hands stroked Yugi's face in the darkness of the room.
Yugi blinked and rested his head against Yami's. I thought there was going to be more time. I thought we would be together longer. I never expected…
He trailed off but Yami didn't have to try to read his thoughts to know what he was going to say. Yami smiled softly. He would take his pain away, even if it was for such a short time. He had promised at a time that he would try his best to make Yugi happy. This was the only way to fulfill his promise then so be it. Yami took a whiff of Yugi's hair before chuckling. "Well, who am I to deny sex?" He whispered.
Yugi also laughed silently before burying his face in Yami's neck and slowly kissing the warm skin he found there. Yami took hold of Yugi's hips and swung them so that his body was flat on the ground. The younger teen squeak at the reaction but never unwrapped his arms from Yami's neck.
Yami lifted himself up slightly to take a good look at Yugi. There were goosebumps up and down his arms from the chill of the room. Yami intended to warm him up in another way. The king took his hand and slowly allowed it to travel the length of one of Yugi's arms. Yugi watched him closely as he did so. Gods, Yugi's skin was so soft, almost impossibly soft. Crimson eyes trained themselves on Yugi's amethyst ones, watching his reaction.
Confusion drifted through their link as Yugi tried to figure out what he was doing. Yami smiled. I just want to take a good look at you.
With that, Yugi practically burst into tears. His arms tightened their hold as Yami allowed his emotions to try to comfort his treasure. Yugi didn't seem to respond. "Sh." Yami soothed, kissing the bloody tears away. "This is our time. You and me, remember?"
The tears stopped as Yugi swallowed hard and nuzzled Yami's cheek. The king removed an arm from about his neck and traced the soft skin all the way to Yugi's hand. Yami closed his eyes and wrapped his fingers around Yugi's. He took a deep breath as he moved his head and captured Yugi's lips in a heated kiss. Feeling the passion traveling back and forth between them, Yami held Yugi's hand more tightly. The other teen didn't fight for dominance as he had in the past and Yami took that as a good sign. The demonic blood in him was starting to level out.
Yami pushed his knee in between Yugi's legs as he let go of his lover's hand and broke their kiss. He moved down to Yugi's neck, using one hand to gently caress the soft flesh there and at Yugi's collar bone. Amethyst eyes slowly closed with a feeling of absolute happiness as Yami kissed him gently. The king felt Yami's hands travel up and down his back making heat rise quickly in his system.
The angel beneath him moaned softly as Yami's hand drifted lower, brushing the nub it found in its wake. Almost immediately, the nub peaked as the ruler massaged the sensitive skin. "Y-Yami." Yugi whispered.
Yes, little one. Yami answered internally knowing that no hell dimension the other angels sent him to could stop his kissing.
I need you so much. Yugi answered back and the crimson eyed demon knew he meant on more ways than one. He could feel Yugi's passion, want, need, and love escalate into a warm cloud that consumed both of them. Yami bit at Yugi's collar bone softly, causing the half angel to gasp lightly. Yami chuckled and continued marking his angel. Everyone already knows I belong to you, Yami.
Mine. Yami defended possessively.
Yes. Yugi arched against Yami as he bit him again. Do with me what you will. I'm all yours.
Yami never thought Yugi could say anything else more seductive. Yugi fully opened their link to allow Yami to feel the way he felt at that moment. If the emotions weren't overwhelming than the actual physical feelings were. Yami actually had to stop as he grunted in pleasure. If you keep that up, this won't last long at all. The link was pulled shut slightly at the warning.
"Let us continue." Yami whispered to him before covering Yugi's chest with kisses. Yugi ran his fingers through Yami's hair gently as gentle sighs escaped him. Yami's free hand moved slowly down Yugi's chest and to his waist. He dipped a finger into Yugi's belly button, causing the teen to squirm slightly. Yami glanced up to see a smile on Yugi's face.
Carefully, Yami traced Yugi's leather pants and belt. Yugi arched up slightly but Yami pushed his hips back down with the same hand. Patience. He taunted and almost laughed when he felt Yugi's frustration. Yami's hand drifted lower and two fingers caressed the hard bulge he felt there. Those hips bucked up again as a gasped escaped the creature below him.
Yami couldn't help but allow a chuckle to escape him this time. He moved back up to capture Yugi's lips again as he continued to rub the hardness between Yugi's legs through his leather pants. Yugi's hands wondered down Yami's sides, causing him to tremble slightly. He broke the kiss to gaze down at Yugi. Yugi gave him a knowing little look. "What? This is what happens when you don't have me all tied up."
"Hm." Yami kissed Yugi's nose. "The sacrifices I make."
Yugi let out a small whimper when Yami's hand moved up slightly. The pout on his face was too cute. Yami smirked before using his other unoccupied hand to brush Yugi's bangs out of his face. A small blush was planted across his cheeks, the kind of blush that made Yami's heat level rise greatly.
The king went back to kissing Yugi's neck as Yugi rolled his hips up and brushed Yami's. The gasped slightly at the sensation but he wasn't ready to play yet. Although he wouldn't last long like this, he was going to make sure he had his fun first. Yami nipped at Yugi's neck as he undid the belt on Yugi's pants. Yugi's hands travelled down to do the same. I'll race you. Yami challenged.
"A-And if I w-win?" Yugi panted, almost rushing now.
You won't. Yami spoke to him lowly. The clasp came undone but Yugi still didn't stop. This amused the king for he knew his next actions would stop Yugi cold. The half breed demon slipped his hand into those pants, caressing the bare length with his fingertips. Yugi gasped and bucked his hips suddenly. Yami chuckled with his kisses. I told you. I can win any game.
The king took hold of the hardness with his fist and pumped the length softly. "Ya-Yami!" Yugi gasped, rolling his head back and his hips forward. Yami took advantage of the submissive state as he nipped at the bare throat, licking and tracing his now drown out fangs along the adam's apple. Yugi moaned loudly, holding Yami's shoulders tightly, forgetting his belt completely.
Yami moved his fist faster, tightening his hold. He enjoyed being able to sense and feel what Yugi's felt. He could push the angel to the edge and know exactly where that was.
You're awful! Yugi practically yelled at him through his mind, unable to form words with his mouth.
The crimson eyed royal gave the teen a particularly hard bite to his throat. Now my little game angel, there will be no insults during our session. I can make this very long if I wish to. Yami teased him, licking and healing the blood he had drawn with the bite. He hadn't intentionally wanted to draw blood. It increased his arousal quickly.
Yugi seemed to sense this. It takes two to play games. Yugi taunted as his hands travelled Yami's back and back to his chest. They found the belt again and fiddled with it until it came unlatched. The zipper was quickly undone and Yami bit his own lip when Yugi's hand slipped inside. See? I can be devious too.
That you can. Yami decided and wanted to speed things up. At this rate, he wasn't going to last long at all. Yami moved his hips up slightly and removed his hand from Yugi's pants. He stood on his knees and pulled at Yugi's waist. Yugi lifted his hips to help Yami remove the annoyed constricting leather. Yami threw the un-needed cloth to the side and took hold of Yugi's body. He pulled them together tightly, sucking on Yugi's kiss swelled lips. Yugi arched against him as the hand in his pants slowed slightly. Yami nipped at Yugi's lower lip as he dragged his leg across Yugi's bare length. The rough material against the stiff flesh caused the teen to shiver.
"T-that's not fair." Yugi stammered quietly.
"Not from my angle." Yami argued through their kiss. "You're mine." He stated as his hand returned to the stiff flesh that needed attention very badly. He pumped the length quickly as his other hand moved from Yugi's back and travelled lower. He traced the entrance to Yugi's body carefully, allowing the writhing teen to figure out what was going in.
Carefully and softly, the king slipped the finger inside. Yugi arched his back at the uncomfortable sensation but the hand on his length made him forget the discomfort and relax a little. Yami pushed the feelings of calmness and peace to the teen, wanting him to relax. There was no way he was going to inflict pain on Yugi. Not if this was their last time.
Please, Yami. Please stop thinking about it. Yugi pleaded with him. Yami glanced down at him, their eyes locking. Yugi rolled his hips with Yami's hands, begging for him to continue. Another finger was added inside and Yugi hissed slightly but relaxed. Yes…He hissed as he closed his eyes and rolled his head back.
Lips attacked that exposed neck again. After he was sure Yugi was used to two fingers, he added a third. Yugi didn't show any signs of pain and Yami didn't feel any either. Pleased, Yami released Yugi's length and took hold of his right hip. He carefully curled his fingers upwards, waiting for the response he wanted.
He got it. Yugi arched against him with a loud moan as Yami pressed and then released that button inside him. Again. Yugi asked and Yami was more than happy to comply. He curled his fingers again and Yugi moved his hips as much as the king would allow him to. More. Yugi pleaded as he rocked his hips firmly. Please, Yami, I need more.
Yami moved his fingers harder into the body but careful enough not to harm to teen. Yugi groaned in frustration for it wasn't enough. His body was so close to the edge but Yami refused to let him fall. Yugi opened his eyes as his body continued to move. He wrapped his legs about Yami's waist so when he rolled his hips, he would brush Yami's need. The angel certainly was devious.
Yami panted and pressed his forehead against Yugi's, closing his eyes and moving his fingers faster.
I need more, Yami. I need you. Please.
The king could take no more. He couldn't deny Yugi of anything, especially this. Yami removed his fingers and stood. Yugi whined and panted on the floor as Yami crouched in the horrible box like prison of theirs. He removed his pants and then laid back on top of his treasure.
Their eyes made contact for a brief moment when there was no movement. Yami slowly reached out and took hold of Yugi's hand. He curled their fingers together and pulled their entwined hands to his chest. He placed them directly between his and Yugi's pounding hearts. Yugi glanced down at their hands, one pale and one tan.
The fire demon leaned down and captured Yugi's lips, positioning himself at the same time. Yugi's free hand travelled to Yami's cheek and he caressed the skin there. Yami sighed in their kiss before slowly moving his hips forward.
Yugi turned away from the king and bit his shoulder as not to scream. Yami quickly channeled Yugi's emotions and feelings to make sure that he hadn't hurt the teen. He was pleased when he could feel Yugi's burning pleasure sweep through his body.
He pulled out about halfway through the thrust only to slowly move back in. Yami grabbed hold of Yugi's waist with his left hand, still holding Yugi's hand tightly in his own. Yugi rolled his hips to help accommodate the demon and allow his body to adjust. Yugi panted and dug his nails down Yami's back. He grasped the black wing gently and stroked it hard, earning faster thrusts from the demon above him.
Yami pumped into the body below him as slowly as he could. Although he figured the speed would lower his desire, it didn't. He could feel the heated building in his system. It was nowhere near like the time his soul had mated with Yugi's but it was intense nonetheless. He moved faster into the creature below him.
Yugi pressed his forehead against Yami's as their breath mingled together. He groaned and rolled his hips, trying to angle himself to the place that would give him the most pleasure. Yami shifted slightly and moved forward, hard.
Although it wasn't him, Yami could see the white lights Yugi saw. He saw and could feel Yugi bit his lip hard as not to scream as Yami hit that spot inside him. Yugi stroked Yami's wing faster, getting the demon to move more quickly. Hurry, Yami. Yugi urged, feeling his ending near.
So sensitive. Yami teased. Yugi stroked his wing hard and Yami moaned, arched his back and pressing deeper into Yugi.
You're one to talk. Yugi shot back. He wrapped his legs around Yami's waist, thrusting his hips against his king's hard and fast. Yami gripped Yugi's hip tighter and opened his end of the link fully. Yugi couldn't hold back the cry this time as he felt the heat and tightness Yami felt on his length. Getting the picture, Yugi fully opened his side of the link, allowing Yami to feel what he felt. The king grunted loudly, moving faster against the heated body.
He was happy to admit that neither of them were cold.
"Y-Yami…I..ah…I can't.." Yugi tried to warn him but Yami didn't listen. He didn't want to. He wanted Yugi to feel.
The king slammed his hips into Yugi's hard. Yugi moved his hips fast. The king kissed Yugi's eyelid before pushing all the love he could find in his heart into Yugi's soul.
It sent them both over the edge.
To stop himself from screaming, Yugi sunk his teeth into Yami's shoulder again, slamming his hips against Yami's as the king gripped Yugi's hip in an almost crushing manner. They rode out their highs together, Yugi rushing back to return the love Yami had sent him. Their eyes opened and they peered into each other's hearts as they continued to roll their hips and move against one another.
Finally, the king felt his strength leave him. He brought his head down to rest against Yugi's chest and listened to the beating heart. He panted and caught his breath as Yugi ran his fingers through his hair soothingly. Thank you.
Yami opened his crimson eyes and smiled up at his treasure. He lifted his head off Yugi and removed himself from his body. He sat next to the half angel, gently touching his wing. He held out his arms and Yugi crawled into his lap, leaning against the firm chest for support. Yami watched as Yugi closed his eyes. Love you, little one. Yami remarked.
"I love you more." Yugi teased, stroking Yami's cheek. There was silence between them as their minds wandered back to the present, remembering where they were and why they were there.
For hours they laid in each other's arms in pure content. They spoke of strange subjects that seemed to help them forget their eventual fate.
After what seemed like eternity, Yugi bit his lip and looked towards the door. There was some light coming from it signaling that this 'dawn' the angels spoke of was coming upon them more quickly than either of them would have liked. "I suppose we should get dressed."
Yami hummed at that. "I suppose I would want to lose my head with some dignity left, eh?" He joked.
Yugi didn't laugh. He crouched and found his leather pants, quickly slipping them on and grabbing Yami's. "It's not funny." Yugi argued firmly.
After securing the article of clothing, the fire demon positioned himself on his hands and knees and crawled to Yugi who faced away from him. He placed a tan hand on Yugi's unsteady shoulder. "I know." He whispered firmly. Just trying to lighten the mood, my angel. I don't wish to see you this way.
The angel turned to him with bloody tears streaming down his face. "Why are they doing this?" He sobbed. He launched himself at Yami and held him as tightly as he could. Yami blinked at the reaction, his heart tearing at seeing Yugi this way. The creature was not used to feeling so helpless and Yami wished there was some way to end this pain for him.
"Hush." Yami demanded firmly but Yugi's sobs only grew. "They will not harm you. Let them take me. It's okay. I deserve it for the crimes I have committed against them and any other demon out there."
"No, you don't!" Yugi cried. "That's just it! You were completely different then. Malik is doing this to punish me."
Yami frowned at that. He didn't like to be used. "Tell me."
The angel shook his head against Yami's chest as the king wrapped his arms around the angel. "I don't want to. It'll only upset you. I just want you to be happy."
"I am happy as long as you're with me." Yami smiled.
A sudden knock on the door made both of their hearts stop. Yugi's fear escalated so high that Yami was sure he was going to lose consciousness from the mere feel of it. Crimson eyes blinked as both him and Yugi heard the locks on the door becoming undone.
Yugi grabbed Yami's shoulders and pushed him into the furthest corner of prison they were in. Yami growled as Yugi slammed him into the corner and used his body to cover up Yami's. His black wings stretched over the king's body as Yugi then wrapped his arms about Yami's chest. The king held him in his grasp, his breath increasing as anxiety and fear pulsed through him.
There was silence by the door. Yugi had his eyes closed tightly as he tried to cover every inch of Yami's body. Crimson eyes shot to the door and then up at Yugi. Little one, what are you doing?
Yugi whimpered slightly at Yami's fearful tone but answered swiftly. I won't let them take you away without a fight. Yugi told him sternly. Yami couldn't help but feel somewhat relieved that Yugi was willing to protect him just as much as Yami was willing to protect him. I promise, Yami, no matter where they send your soul, I'll find you. No matter what hell dimension they cast your soul to, I will never stop searching. I'll find you and we'll be together again.
The silence at the door ceased as it swung open. Yami closed his eyes tightly, not wanting another bad headache but was relieved to see this 'sun' had not yet risen. Yami saw Malik and one other angel waiting by the door. The angel with brown hair stepped forward as he got a good look inside. "Get off him, Yugi. It's time."
Anger crept into Yami and it didn't take him long to determine that it wasn't his, but Yugi's. Crimson eyes darted up to Yugi's face. Yugi's eyes were open and they were crimson red. Yami held his breath as Yugi snarled. "Go away!"
A shudder brushed him at the cool air from outside their cell and the temper in Yugi's tone. It's okay. Yami tried to assure him.
"Give it up, Yugi. It's time for him to pay for doing this to you." Malik said all too happily. "Honda, separate them."
Yugi growled, holding Yami tighter. It appeared that Honda grew tired of waiting for he heeded Malik's command and moved towards Yugi, taking hold of the creature's shoulders and yanking on him harshly. Yugi hissed at his once friend and turned his head to bite him. Honda withdrew. "What are you? A Paraná?"
The fire demon wasn't sure what that was exactly but this wasn't the time for questions. Knowing his time was up, Yami clung to Yugi desperately, not out of fear but out of remembrance. He wanted to remember what Yugi's body felt like against his own. He wanted to remember Yugi's scent. He wanted to remember the sound of his voice and the sweet brush of his soul against Yami's. He wanted to forget nothing.
"Stop!" Yugi yelled as Honda tried to yank the half creature off the demon king they were after.
Malik chuckled softly. "Don't worry, Yugi. Once we deal with him his power over you will no longer exist. You'll be freed from his control."
This made Yugi launch as fire ball at him but Malik dodged it easily. He moved to the side and grabbed Yugi's arm, pulling him harshly. When the creature still refused to stop squirming and thrashing, Malik growled. Yugi turned as hissed at him, his eyes red as could be. His protectiveness swam over Yami and the king felt very much safe even though he knew he wouldn't be for long.
"You give me no choice." Malik growled, taking hold of Yugi's wing and pulling hard.
His treasure let out a shriek of pain but refused to remove himself from Yami. With no result, Malik jerked the wing to its side, threatening to break it. A break like that would ground Yugi for nearly two hundred rises. "Stop that!" Yami yelled at them. "You're hurting him!"
Honda grabbed another wing and started pulling. Yugi's pain went straight to Yami and the demon growled in frustration. He had to do something. Let go, Yugi. Instructed, brushing his mind against Yugi's in a calm fashion. Let go, my little angel.
No! Yugi screamed back. I won't let them take you away.
Yami smiled sent his calm Yugi's way. It's okay. I'm not afraid. Yami informed him. He wasn't. Another painful jerk to Yugi's wings caused another cry of pain to escape the struggling teen. Yugi, let go. Trust me. I know you'll find me. I trust you. I believe in you. Now let go.
Yugi's amethyst eyes met Yami's in the chaos and a feeling of sorrow and guilt almost choked the once fire king. I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough. Yugi thought to him before letting go of the king's shoulders. Honda ripped him away and quickly pulled Yugi out the door.
The fire demon watched him go before his eyes met with lavender ones. Malik smirked before grabbing Yami by the hair and pulling him out of his dungeon. Yami struggled to relieve the pressure but eventually just curled his body to eliminate some of the pain. It was useless to fight. Even if he did escape he wasn't leaving without Yugi, and where would they go?
Yami opened his eyes once they were outside to see Honda tying Yugi's hands behind his back. Yugi lay on the ground thrashing slightly as Honda gripped his wings painfully. Bloody tears rolled down his cheeks as Malik pulled Yami to his feet. "Get up!" Malik barked.
"Malik, leave him alone!" Yugi cried as Honda finished his job and allowed him to stand.
Malik shook his head. "Don't worry, Yugi. I know you're in there somewhere. I'll save you yet. I won't let this demon change everything we've worked all our lives for, what we were created to do." Malik informed him, softening his gaze when he glanced at Yugi. He growled when his lavender eyes met Yami's calm ones. "We have something very fitting for you."
With that, Malik pushed Yami in the direction of the next door. The king looked down at the softness under his feet and realized how chilly the sir was. A strange light in the distance told him it would soon be dawn.
"Keep your hands where I can see them." Malik said.
"Aren't you going to tie him up?" Honda warned, pushing Yugi forward as well.
Malik shook his head. "I already took his powers away. What else do I need to worry about?" He mocked before giving Yami another jab to his back. The king gritted his teeth but a look at Yugi told him that he needed to hold back any fight he had. "Good boy. And don't get any ideas of running away. You do and I'll make sure you'll be replaced by Yugi for this punishment."
Yami's heart dropped but he only nodded. They came upon a white door and Malik pointed at it. "Open it up." He instructed and Yami did so carefully. The metal knob seemed to be made of something his world did not contain. It was pretty looking but very cold.
It's copper. Yugi's voice sounded in his mind, soothing him.
The king smiled and pushed the door open. The room was rather large but basic. The walls were white and the floor was a brown color. Two torched pieces of wood lay on either side of the door, giving them light. A window was placed at the end of the room so that they could see that the sun was rising. Yami was distracted by what lay in the middle of the rather large room.
It was strange looking really. It was a hole in the floor, completely circular and shallow. It went down a few inches before a white flaky looking surface covered it. It was rather beautiful with the layer of it looking almost clear. Yami didn't know what to make of it. It looked like crystal but much clearer.
Yugi had been prying his mind as he entered and suddenly whimpered as Honda held his wings fast. Yami turned to him to see him looking at the strange hole in the floor with wary and concerned eyes. The tears on his face didn't dry as Malik pushed Yami towards the hole.
Yami shivered when he sensed how cool the room was. He turned to see Ryou sitting on the floor and against the wall. Ryou? Yami asked him and the angel glanced at him ashamed. Yami bit his lip as Malik pushed him again.
"Ryou!" Yugi called to him. "Please, do something! Don't let them do this!"
The angel didn't budge. His gaze went from Yugi and his desperate struggles to Malik who was giving him a warning glare. Ryou immediately glanced back down at the floor and ignored Yugi's cries for help.
Malik closed the door and stared down at the hole in the ground. "Do you know what this is, Yami?" He asked with fake niceness dripping off his words. "This is a form of water." Yami blinked and shivered slightly as he looked down at the pit that lay before him. Malik glanced up, pleased that his words had hit a nerve. "You see, when it gets very cold in our realm, our water turns solid on the surface but not underneath. Ice, we call it."
The king swallowed hard as he watched Malik pull out a chain from his pocket and held it over the pit. He glanced at Yami before dropping it only to surface. Yami watched in horror and somewhat fascination as the surface seemed to break and the chain fell softly to the floor of the pit.
"It's very cold." Malik commented. He squatted down and touched the hole where the chain was fallen through. "It'll hurt like hell before it kills you."
"Malik, please!" Yugi pleaded with him, twisting against Honda.
The angel ignored him and glanced out the window. He approached Yami who didn't move. He continued to stare at the hole in the 'ice' and how Malik was right. Gods this was going to hurt like hell. But he would put on a good face for Yugi. Malik stopped behind him, Yami could hear him.
Brightness entered the room which almost caused the demon to squint. Malik chuckled warmly. "Yami, demonic king of Va Hala, you are hereby sentenced to death for your crimes against the angels of the elders. Your crimes include torture, feeding, rape, and murder of our kind. Your punishment shall be drowning in this icy prison. Do you have anything to say for yourself before our sentence is carried through?"
Yami blinked at Malik's words as he slowly turned to the angel. His eyes turned to Yugi who was panting from his struggles but had briefly stopped. He was trembling with the cold as Yami was fighting to do just then. "Take care of him." Yami requested.
"Oh I will." Malik smiled.
"You're only doing this because you hate him!" Yugi growled at him. "This has nothing to do with his crimes or the elders. I'll bet they didn't even condemn him for anything. This is all coming from you!"
The fire demon frowned and glanced back and forth between Yugi and Malik. The pure angel looked baffled and slightly annoyed. "This has to do with justice and freedom. This demon stops that from existing. His punishment fits his crimes. The elders were the ones who passed this judgment and I am here to make sure it is carried through."
Yugi laughed and for a moment Yami was sure he had gone mad. "No, I'm sure they didn't approve this." He challenged, twisting in his bonds as he growled as Malik. "I'm sure this was of your own doing."
"Shut up." Malik hissed at him. "He is a demon. Every demon deserves a painful death. I am simply caring this out."
"So you admit it!" Yugi yelled at him. Honda growled as he tried to hold Yugi still. "You admit this is your own doing. You're pathetic! You're doing this only because you're jealous!"
Malik looked very angry now. Yami looked the angel before him up and down. Malik turned his attention back to the king and gripped his shoulders, inflicting pain with his touch. Yami tried his hardest not to make a sound but couldn't stop himself from falling to his knees and shutting his eyes against the pain.
"You are jealous!" Yugi screamed. "Because he was able to have me and you weren't!"
"Shut up!" Malik yelled, releasing Yami. The king panted as he tried to get a grip on reality again. Was Yugi saying what he thought he was saying?
"I looked to you for protection because you were my created brother. That was it. And when you wanted more I said no. I knew you weren't the one for me. I didn't know at the time it was Yami but I knew that soul was out there somewhere. Now that you know I choose Yami, you can't stand it. You can't stand that his and my souls are bonded for all eternity." Yugi growled as Malik stood there seething. "And now you want your revenge."
Yami crouched down, eyeing Yugi carefully. He wasn't lying.
Yugi glanced at Yami. "This has nothing to do with you. It has to do with the fact that Malik can't let me go."
Ryou spoke for the first time. "Is this true?" He said shakily. "Malik…you didn't try to…" He trailed off as he pried through Yami's mind which was a direct link to Yugi's. "Why?"
"We are perfect for each other. And you ruined everything but mating with this stupid demon!" Malik roared. He turned back to Yami and grabbed his shoulders again, preparing to throw him into the pit of his death.
"No!" Yugi screamed mentally and physically. Yami turned to him to see that he had ripped free of Honda's grip and was darting towards the pair. Malik froze for a moment before placing his hands up to defend himself. As Yugi neared, he used his hands to push the half angel away. Yugi gasped as he fell backwards and tried to regain his footing.
He lost it.
Yami held his breath as he watched Yugi stumble towards the edge of the pit. Crimson eyes narrowed as he realized that water that cold could kill his angel in a matter of seconds. He heard Ryou let out a shock of horror as he read Yami's mind. Yami moved as quickly as he could, trying to grab one of Yugi's limbs.
He was too slow. Time slowed as Yugi tumbled back into the pit. A loud crash demonstrated that he was fallen through this 'ice' and was now ticking down to the end of his life. Yami wasted no time.
He flattened his wings and dove after his angel.
Pain. Nothing but pain. Yami opened his eyes as he scrambled in the cold to find his angel. Yugi was the only thing he could think of. Yugi! Yugi, where are you! Show me! Yami screamed at him knowing he didn't have much time left.
Yami could feel warmth from not too far away and reached out for it. He felt a warm hand brush against his own. Yami turned to see the angel almost completely unconscious. Yami…I'll be with you now. Yugi murmured in his mind.
Not if he could help it. Yami gripped Yugi's hand and pulled with all his remaining energy. He had to get Yugi out. He pushed Yugi towards the surface of the water and was relieved when he saw hands darting into the water to bring him back to the cool air. Yami kicked his feet but knew it wouldn't save him. Darkness was swimming in his vision.
Yami! Yugi's panicked voice echoed in his head.
He couldn't breathe. He couldn't see. He couldn't hear. He couldn't feel. Nothing. He was dead. If he wasn't dead, then he was close to it.
"Yami." A voice called out to him.
The demon ignored it. He kept his eyes closed and allowed the darkness to overcome him. He wouldn't let Yugi try to save him, his soul. It was pointless.
"Yami," The voice again softly pried at his mind. "Open your eyes."
A sudden light was engulfing his entire form. Yami was afraid to open his eyes. He couldn't let what happened before happen again. He braced himself as a warmth started to creep into him. He gritted his teeth as he opened his eyes.
No cold. The light was bright but not blinding. But what Yami was most distracted by was the figure before him. It was Yugi as he had expect. A beautiful woman with jet black hair and gorgeous emerald eyes gazing lovingly at him from a close distance. Yami blinked, sure he was dreaming. The woman chuckled warm and Yami thought for sure the laugh itself could set flame to his body. But a different kind of flame. Was it possible?
"Yes, Yami." The woman smiled. "It's alright." She lifted her hand to him, now suddenly floating above him. Soft light green wings fluttered behind her back and made her tan skin seem to sparkle. "Take my hand." She instructed. "He still needs you."
Yami blinked slowly, unsure what to do. He didn't want this moment to end. "Mom?" He felt himself mouth.
"Yes." She whispered back, tears in her eyes but the smile never fading. "It's okay, my son. Take my hand. It's not your time yet."
The demon was confused. He shook his head, uncertain of where he was or how he got there.
"Come." She beckoned.
Yami took the warm hand and felt himself being pulled up and away from the darkness, away from the cold. He held tightly to the hand was he felt his body regain its sensory. His mother's cooler skin tried to release his own but Yami refused to let go of her hand. There were so many things he wanted to say; so many questions that were unanswered.
Her grip was released his but she only smiled. She seemed to be fading away in thousands of lights. He panicked but her voice resounded through his mind, calming him quickly. "Its okay, Yami. I'll see you soon. I must return to my new life now."
He suddenly started shaking with cold. He was freezing. He couldn't stop the shudders that gripped his body in a horrible vice.
But he was no longer in the water. Yami opened his eyes wearily to see Yugi being held back by Honda. Honda had an astonished look on his face. Yami moaned slightly and trembled terribly. His wings instinctly wrapped around himself. He turned to see Malik giving him a shocked look.
"H-how did she…why did she?" Malik couldn't finish the sentence.
Yami was relieved to know that it wasn't just a dream. He glanced back over at Yugi who as trembling with cold himself. Ryou had disappeared from the room. His treasure was struggling in Honda's hold as silence loomed over them. Yami! Yugi yelled at him.
Malik kicked Yami over on his side, ignoring the cry that came from Yugi. "Why did you save him?" Malik grunted with disdain.
Yami shivered, holding his chest tightly. His eyes locked with Yugi's. "B-because I love h-him." Yami admitted through his shivers. He glanced up at Malik who shook his head sternly. He looked so angry that Yami was sure he was going to kick him into the awful pit again.
But he didn't. He simply looked up at Honda and nodded once. Honda growled before letting go of Yugi and untying the soaking wet ropes around his wrists. Yugi immediately darted for Yami once he was free. Crimson tears mixed with the water that was no doubt burning him to the core. Yami grabbed hold of him and held their bodies together as Yugi huddled against his king. Yami. He murmured to him over and over again.
Are you alright? Yami asked, holding Yugi tightly in order to use whatever energy he had to warm up the creature.
I'm okay. Yugi lied as he buried his head under Yami's chin.
The king looked up at Malik who was practically snarling at Yami. Normally the king would have taunted him but instead he smiled up at him as calmly as he could. Malik looked slightly taken-aback by the action and sniffed. He moved towards the door, throwing it open and then slamming it shut as he left.
The door only opened a few seconds later as Ryou appeared, staring after Malik in confusion. "Jeez." He whispered. He glanced at Honda and then the pair on the floor. In his arms were blankets and they looked thick.
Yami shivered as Ryou stood over them and wrapped the blankets around them tightly. The room was starting to get bright again. Yami wasn't sure if it was that 'sun' or the cold giving him his headache.
Shut your eyes, Yami. Yugi warned, pushing his body up along Yami's in order to push the king's head against his chest. Yami gladly buried his face against Yugi's warm body, hiding his eyes from the intensity of the light.
"Maybe if we brought you outside then…" Ryou trailed off. Yami wasn't sure what was going on until he felt another pair of hands on his shoulders. Yami felt himself being pulled to his feet. He nearly fell when his shivers controlled his balance. "Don't just stand there, Honda, help me with them!" Ryou hissed at him.
Another pair of hands supported them as he felt Yugi cover his eyes with the blanket. Where were they going? Was this some sort of trick? We are going to get warm, Yami.
Hesitantly, Yami allowed himself to be hauled through the room. The brightness seemed to leak through his eyelids and Yami shut his eyes tighter. He used his shaking hand to press the blanket tightly against his head. Sudden small warmth graced his body. Confused, Yami's mind brushed Yugi's in order to see what was going on, see through his eyes. They were outside. It was bright but it didn't hurt Yami's head. It was warm.
It's coming from the sun, Yami. This is what gives my world heat and life. Yugi explained as they were laid gently on something soft. It was green and slightly damp. Yami hissed with discontentment before allowing his body to heat the water away.
I'm still cold. Yami admitted, shifting closer to Yugi.
Give it time. Relax, you'll warm. Yugi told him.
Yami breathed in Yugi's scent, grateful he still had the opportunity to do. His mind raced to try to figure out what exactly happened before. Did his mother really save him? What was his fate now? Did these elders want to take care of him personally or was Yugi's words true? Yami bit his lip as he remembered those words. Yugi? Did Malik really…want you that way?
Yugi's block was up so that Yami couldn't see into his mind but still allowed his thoughts to travel to the king. Yes.
Why didn't you tell me? Yami questioned him, feeling left out from this big secret in Yugi's life.
Yugi paused before thinking. It would have only made you upset. Besides, it was a long time ago. I figured he had moved on. Malik hadn't said anything to me about the…incident, er- I just assumed that he had regretted it. But I pieced it together.
What incident? The king was almost afraid to ask.
He felt Yugi sigh next to him and snuggle next to him closely. It's not important.
It is to you and me. Yami urged. There was another silence and Yami felt his heart beat increase. Yugi….he didn't…hurt you, did he?
No. Yugi answered quickly, pressing calm in Yami's direction. But he did try until I told him to stop. He tried to call out to my angel's blood but I told him I never viewed him that way. He didn't mean anything by it. He just cornered me one day and tried. I said no and end of story. He just took his over protective brotherness to another level. Yugi explained soothingly. There is no one but you.
I don't doubt you, I doubt him. Yami urged. What will happen to us now?
Yugi shifted against him as his shivers dulled in the slightest degree. "I'm not sure."
Ryou was listening to the conversation. "Yugi, if I would have known that he attacked you I would have never let him near you again. Please believe that. I would have never let him try to hurt Yami."
"I know." Yugi breathed.
Approaching footsteps made Yugi shrink back against his opposite. It was Malik and Yami could sense it. "Leave." He stated firmly. "I want you two to leave this place. I never want either of you back ever again. If I so see a finger on this land I will slaughter you both on the spot, is that clear?"
Yugi grunted in annoyance. Yami curled tightly around Yugi's body, unsure that Malik knew which was which under all the blankets. He had to protect Yugi in case the crazed angel went after his little one. You're silly, Yami.
Yami sent him a smile as footsteps disappeared.
"I guess I'll have to see you in Va Hala if we are ever to keep a relationship." Ryou growled.
Come with us. Yami suggested. He knew that Va Hala wasn't a good home for the angel, but he and Yugi could try to create one.
"Thanks, Yami but my place is here. We've gotten a lot of souls of thieves on our hands who refuse to move on. They need to be taught the meaning of redemption. Malik needs help with them." Ryou said. "Our future world seems to be in danger. Something must be done soon."
The king wasn't sure what he was talking about but said nothing to protest. He was going to take Yugi home and they were going to live happily ever after. If the Aquarians would allow it.
TBC
A/N~ Only 3 more chapters to go! AHHHHH!