A/N: Last two chapters. Things are about to get a little dark, then a little mushy and then really bittersweet. Reviews are good. If everyone who reads reviews both chapter we can get over 200. I told you this wouldn't end happily, but you weren't expecting they lived happily ever after were you? If you were, you're reading the wrong fic from the wrong author.


Yusei's eyes snapped open once again on the platform above the broken world, The King still lounging in his chair, watching smugly as people were slaughtered at his leisure. A darkness burned in Yusei that he'd never felt before. With Nova and Stardust by his side, he couldn't ever lose. With renewed strength, he pulled the chains from the walls. He fell to the ground and climbed slowly to his feet, a red, black and silver duel disk appearing on his arm.

The King noticed and turned, sliding from his throne. The chains fell from his wrists as the Dark King grabbed his chin, pulling him into a firm kiss. Yusei let him for a moment, aware that Nova had once followed the King as Yusei himself had once followed Kiryu.

"Nova... he's allowed you back."

"Yes," Yusei said. He laughed and turned away. "To destroy you, my King."

Nova Star Dragon appeared between his fingers and he pushed it onto the duel disk. Nova Star Dragon tore through the sky with a piercing roar. It turned its gaze on the King and roared once more then dived down. The King snarled and his Immortals rose from the ground to fight Nova Star Dragon. The shinning silver-red dragon manoeuvred around them, firing attacks and flittering away faster than most could keep up with. Yusei was so lost in watching Nova Star Dragon he didn't notice the King moving until he was in his grasp, his hand over his mouth and his arms pinned to his side. No matter how strong Yusei's new power made him, the King was still stronger. His head was tugged aside and the King whispered in his ear.

"I will be dead before I allow you to turn against me, Yusei," he said. He leant down and nipped as Yusei's neck as he squirmed. "You will be mine or no one's."

The temple shook and Nova Star tore upwards with a piercing roar, having attacked the base of the structure. Yusei and the King were thrown to the ground and Yusei scrambled away. He was shoved in the back and caught the wrists of the person behind him as he was sent tumbling down the stairs of the temple, finally coming to a stop on a plateau were the stairs levelled out. The King shoved Yusei to the ground, his face pressed against the stone, his hand in Yusei's hair.

"You will not take my reign, Yusei!" he yelled, slamming him harder into the ground. "You will join me or you will be returned to your prison."

His lips fell on his neck and Yusei jerked away, driving his elbow into his chest and knocking him back just enough for Yusei to turn and slam both feet against his shoulders so the King was thrown onto his back. He climbed to his feet and bounded back up the stairs; the temple was going to crumble and fall and Jack and Crow were still chained up behind the throne. He had to get them free before they were crushed.

The King's footsteps were behind him, catching fast. Tears were slipping down his cheeks but he kept running. He found himself on the top of the temple once more, but stopped. There were dark shadowy figures with huge blades against the neck of Jack and Crow. The King's footsteps stopped behind him and his hands fell on Yusei's hips.

"You will rule at my side, Yusei." Kiryu's voice... he closed his eyes, letting out shaky breath. It was Kiryu's voice by the King's words. "Should you refuse, I will have my executioners remove the heads of your friends; blondie first, then you little redhead. And I will bring their souls from the darkness first. They will be fully aware of their deaths. So, I ask you once more, Yusei..." His hands moved slowly over his hips and waist and Yusei shuddered. "Join me?"

"Stardust... Nova-"

"Cannot help you any longer."

There was a pained cry and he turned. Nova Star Dragon was caught in Uru's webs, seemingly growing weaker and weaker. Yusei didn't know how he could win anymore. The King's lips moved over his skin once more and Yusei slowly turned, the King kissing his lips roughly- with no care or affection, just lust and the need for power.

"You leave me no choice, I suppose," he whispered.

"Then you will join me and reign at my side?" he said, twisting one hand through his hair. "You will give me your power?"

Yusei whimpered and nodded, closing his eyes once more. He had no choice to save his friends. "Yes... I will do what you ask of me..."

Kiryu's laughter was cold and cruel, worse than even when he was a Dark Signer, then he kissed him once more, just as carelessly. "You will pleasure me, you will duel for me and you at my side will be the image that destroys any remaining hope." He laughed and squeezed his waist roughly. "They all say that you are the best duellist of your time, you are an emblem of hope that we will one day be beaten. Seeing you at my side will finally crush them."

"And in return?" Yusei whispered.

"In return I won't kill you precious friends," he snarled, yanking his hair to force his head up at back. "In return I will let you dear little lover live, I may even allow you to be with him some times. I will let you live. I will pleasure you like that pathetic human boy never could. Isn't this enough?"

"No," he said. He glanced at Crow and frowned. "I will do whatever you ask, and I'm grateful that you are allowing them to live. However, I ask in return that you treat me with respect." The King smirked but Yusei continued none the less. "I'm not your slave, accept that; I might be you unwilling lover and partner, but I am not your slave. I will do you biding, but you mustn't order me. Just ask, do you understand?"

"You want me to pretend I actually care about you?" He frowned and kissed him once more, this time gently and Yusei settled slightly, even returning his kiss tentatively. "If that's what you require to play your part. You do seem more compliant with more gentle treatment." He gazed into Yusei's eyes for a long moment then nodded. "Then come, Yusei, and I will make you mine."

He pulled Yusei into the small shelter like hut, the one Jack and Crow were chained to, snapping at the shadowy creature's to secure the foundations of him temple. Inside was a small basic home with a bed and chair and table. He pulled the curtain over the door and slowly wrapped his arm around Yusei's waist, seemingly not trusting him enough to release his hair.

"Hmm, it's useful that the most powerful human in this war is also so good looking," he said quietly, gently lowering Yusei to the bed, balanced above him. "Do you understand what you are giving, Yusei?"

"I'm protecting my friends, I don't care what I'm giving," Yusei said.

The King laughed and sat up, gently stroking Yusei's thighs which were resting either side of his hips. Yusei gazed up at him, flat on his back, pretty sure of what the King would do with him first and promising himself he wouldn't fight. He had to give into his will to save his friends... to protect Crow from a fate he didn't deserve. This wasn't even his fight.

Yusei, if you give up hope this is the end, Nova snapped in the back of his mind. Stardust and I need your strength, Yusei, you mustn't allow him to take you.

What else can I do? Yusei whispered back. I can't let him hurt them. I have no choice. I'm sorry.

If you allow him to do this you will never be able to break free, you will be bound to him for eternity, you soul and his will be bound to one another. You can't let him do this.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

"Do you understand the meaning of the act your about to share with a creature such as me?" the King asked. Yusei frowned. "By indulging me in bed, you're binding yourself to me, do you understand this? It's not too late to allow your friends to die and save yourself."

"You wanted me, I won't run."

"My, aren't you brave." He hands moved slowly down Yusei's thighs and gently massaged the inner most muscles and Yusei gripped the bed sheet tightly. "This act of love and lust is a contract between us, Yusei, you will never be able to leave my side. You will be my partner for all eternity. You are giving yourself to me willingly."

"I understand," he said. "But you're entering the contract too. We are bound to each other. That means you will respect and care for me too. I might be agreeing to serve at your side and be your lover, but you are agreeing to allow my friends to live and treat me with care and respect. Break your promise and I will ruin you."

He nodded and leant over Yusei, taking his lips in a slow, tender kiss. "Then we will please each other and suffer together for all of time, Yusei. Forever, the Dark King of Eternal Night and the lone Shooting Star."

Those words echoed in Yusei's mind as the King stripped them both, pleasing himself with Yusei's body and bring Yusei to his limits of control, wracking him with unexpected bliss despite the few tears that fell. He was disgusted with how he enjoyed the King's attention. No matter how he felt though, he couldn't shake those words. They would be together for all of time...


The King paraded Yusei around like a child with a new toy in the next few days. He sat Yusei on a throne next to him, holding his hand as those strange dark creatures carried them through the broken ruins of the city. He showed Yusei the kingdom that he now ruled over with the King as Consort. There were time when the King would kiss him, stroking him and sometimes drawing him onto his lap, and Yusei would wrap his arms around him obediently, kissing him back, moaning when the King touched him just right, tossing his head and arching his back.

Yusei knew why he did it in those areas, they were places the few people who still held out against his rule were know to be. He wanted to make it obvious that Yusei was completely his; that their last hope belonged to him. And Yusei would sit there on his lap, his head tucked under his chin holding his hand tightly because it kept Crow from harm, and that was all he kept telling himself. He tried to remind himself that it was for Jack too, his body was still hanging on the wall as a prize and Kiryu was still trapped, but he knew that he was doing it to protect Crow more than them; Crow had been there for him and had always cared for him and protected him, even when Jack and Kiryu were gone. He would do anything to return the favour.

Finally, after three weeks of their partnership, the King released Crow's body from its chains and bringing him in to Yusei one night, lying him on the bed at Yusei's side. He didn't understand, but then the King had mentioned he might allow him to have time with Crow. A dark collar formed around his neck and a matching veil covered the doors and windows.

"He cannot leave the room," the King said. "I have some errands to take care of. You have until sunrise."

"Thank you," Yusei whispered, stroking Crow's cheek with a bitter smile. "Thank you..."

"You are doing this for him, I suppose it's only fair."

He walked out and as he passed the barrier Crow's eyes cracked open. He smiled and cupped his cheek, pressing their lips together for a moment. Crow's eyes snapped wide open and he sat up, backing away quickly, staring at Yusei.

"It's ok," Yusei said gently. "It's me."

"Yusei..." Yusei nodded and Crow's arms wrapped around him tightly, burying his head in his shoulder. "Yusei... Yusei..." All Yusei could do was wrap his arms around Crow and hold him gently, letting him take his time to understand. "What happened? Where did you go?"

"I made a deal with Nova," he whispered. "He linked his power with Stardust, we could have beaten them but... I had to protect you, Crow."

"Yusei?" He pulled back and gazed into his eyes, tears shinning in the dim light. "What did you do? What have you done?"

"I let the world fall so he would let you live. I rule at his side, I'm his Consort-"

"You're his Queen you mean," Crow snapped. "You've given up everything just for me? I can't believe you!" He glanced over Yusei and shook his head. "You sleep in his bed, don't you? You're his mistress, you're everything you ever hated Yusei."

"I... I wouldn't let him hurt you guys... I had to!"

"No! You wanted to! You act all self righteous and selfless, but you want power just like everyone else. You sold your soul and laid down for him just for the power being the Kings whore brings you."

"It wasn't like that."

"Yeah, just don't expect me to be that easy, Yusei. I won't spread my legs just because someone thinks power says I should."

Yusei bit his lip and lowered his head. "I'd never ask you to, Crow."

"Then why am I here? Tell me he didn't put me in here so you could have your way with me. Please, tell me because I can't stand thinking I could care about such a cold hearted power hungry bastard."

"I just wanted to protect you... I'm sorry, Crow, I'm so sorry."

He got up from the bed and left Crow alone, sitting quietly on his throne, watching the world around him. The King took a seat in his throne at his side, slowly taking his hand. Yusei turned and the King kissed his hand gently.

"He doesn't please you, my dear Yusei?" he said, cocking his head slightly. "No... he hurt you." He cupped Yusei's cheek and brushed away the few tears threatening to fall. "I will not allow anyone to hurt you, Yusei. I will make him pay. I will make him quiet and compliant if that's what you desire. And I do know that you desire him more than anything in life."

He stood but Yusei kept a hold of his hand. He frowned. "My desire is to protect him."

"My dear Yusei," he said quietly, stroking his cheek once more. "When we made our contract, I told you I would let your friends live and you made me agree to care for you and respect you, correct?" He smirked and gripped his chin, pulling up his head. "So, tell me, why should I be kind to someone who has hurt you?"

He turned and strode back into the shelter. Yusei went to get up but dark chains held him to his throne. Crow screamed and cried out, even calling for Yusei, but he couldn't do a thing to help him.

Yusei, I warned you, Nova said. I warned you what would happen. You have to stop being his toy. You have to start fighting him. You gave up and our power weakened. Now you have access to his power, just start fighting and we can beat him. We can save your friends.

Crow's right though, Yusei replied. I just gave up and I should have kept fighting. I shouldn't have tried to be a hero...

Then make it right!

Alright, I have an idea, but I don't know if it'll work.

Tell me.

Yusei explained quickly, managing to finish just before the King called to him, the dark chains releasing. He headed in to see Crow on his knees, the King on his bed, reclined lazily, fingers twisted through Crow's hair.

"He wants to say something to you, Yusei," he said.

"I'm sorry," Crow whimpered, keeping his gaze on the floor. "I didn't mean to hurt you."

"Crow..." He glanced at the King. "I didn't ask for this. Why are you doing this?"

"Because it's what you want, Yusei," he said. "I know it's what you want, you just won't admit it."

"No," he said quietly, shaking his head. He knelt and hugged Crow close to him, trying to comfort him. "It's ok, Crow. I won't let him do this to you." He closed his eyes and shook his head, clenching his fists. "I won't let you do this. I'm sorry, Crow, you're going to like the solution even less..."

He placed a gentle kiss on Crow's forehead, then stood and pulled the Dark King up from the bed.

"You wanted to bind us together throughout all time," he said quietly. "So be it."

"What are you-"

"If I remove myself from time, seal my soul away before you were released, than none of this can ever happen."

"Yusei!" Crow cried. "You can't be saying-"

"You'll remove yourself existence just to return the world to the way it was? Just to defeat me?"

"Yes."

"Yusei, no," Crow whispered. He scrambled to his feet and threw his arms around him, grasping his hand and shaking his head against his shoulder. "Please, I'm sorry. You can't." He held Yusei's hair tightly and pressed their lips together desperately. "I don't care what you did to protect me, I really don't, just don't you dare do this."

"I told you that you wouldn't like it," Yusei said quietly. He stroked his cheek and smiled weakly. "I'm sorry."

"You can't leave me. Not after everything."

"Hmm, the little human has a point, Yusei," the King laughed. "Can you bring yourself to hurt him so badly? Wasn't the whole point of agreeing to my terms to keep him from being hurt? Don't be upset, red." He snatched Crow from Yusei and cackled. "He won't do it, because he won't hurt you, he won't leave you to suffer with his memory and what ifs? So, why don't I allow him to stay, Yusei, if he served you and pleased you? Better than hurting him, right?"

"No," Yusei said.

There was a piercing roar and the shelter was shattered by blasts from Nova Star Dragon. Yusei sighed and the mark of the Crimson Dragon appeared around him.

"Nova!" he called.

"Yusei," Crow called. "Please, don't do this. Don't you dare leave me!"

"Crow, I did all this to protect you," Yusei said quietly, red energy surrounding him and whipping out towards the King. "Like you always protected me, but you're right, I became everything I hated. And I'm sorry. I can make it right though."

"But I-"

"I know this is hurting right now," he said. "It won't last, Crow. I won't keep you in pain. I'm not just putting things right, Crow, I'm rewriting history, you won't remember any of this." Crow's mouth fell open. "You won't remember me. You won't have to suffer through this. We'll meet again though. I promise."

"But I won't remember you! I won't know you! This is so wrong... this is so messed up. We should have had more time than this, we should have had time after this stupid mess!"

Yusei smiled bitterly and nodded, gently cupping his cheeks. Crow grasped his hands tightly, closing his eyes and a few tears slipping down his cheeks. He sighed and opened his mouth to say something comforting to the redhead, but nothing he could think of would help. So instead, he settled for one final, tender kiss.

"I'm glad we could had this time though. Goodbye, Crow, for now." He smiled and stepped back, pulling his hands from Crow's. "Come on, my King. This is what you signed up for. Eternity bound to my fate."

The Crimson Dragon's call echoed through the air. Nova Star Dragon's wings moved around him and Yusei smiled, a sudden warm, numbing floating sensation moving through him. A dark mist moved around Kiryu then moved to Yusei, Kiryu's body falling to the ground. Crow ran to him and helped him sit up as Kiryu's eyes cracked open. Nova Star Dragon gave one last roar and time began to rewrite itself as Yusei fell into darkness with the Dark King, Nova and the Immortals.