Did you all liked the last chapter? I bet you were all happy to see a Puzzleshipping kiss in that chapter along with the Hikaris confessing their love towards their Yamis. Not only that, their kiss towards their darker halves awakened them, and they were able to help Goddess Wadjet defeat Nehebkau. I hope you guys will like this chapter because its gonna show some fluff from your favorite couples!
The atmosphere still felt tense, even though everyone is now outside of the temple and back onto the ruins. Goddess Wadjet used her powers to transport them all out of her temple, and back to the outside world. The others no longer felt hesitant around her, since she helped saved their lives and healed any injury the group had. Right now, everyone is safe and alive.
As for Ishizu and Odion, they were happy that Malik and Mariku were safe and okay, but were still angry with Halima and Darius for putting Malik and his friends in danger. They still can't believe they knew of Nehebkau's existence and how its possible for him to be in Wadjet's hidden temple. They both knew he would be there, but didn't inform them how dangerous he is.
"Lady Halima," Ishizu's voice gave everyone chills from how icy it sounded. "Why did you not tell us that Nehebkau would not only be at the temple, but was after the Ka spirits belonging to the snake princes? Why did you keep that important information away from me!?" She then glared at Darius. "Mr. Darius, you also knew of Nehebkau like Lady Halima did. Did anyone else of the Wasem Clan knew of him residing in the temple!?"
Halima didn't meet her gaze, but her expression was filled with guilt. "Your aunt and the other members did not know of this. Only me and Darius knew of Nehebkau returning here." She clenched her ankh necklace. "About a week ago, I had a vision of the snake God Nehebkau appearing on Earth and hiding in Goddess Wadjet's hidden temple. He told me through the vision that he won't leave until he meets the snake princes himself. He knew Goddess Wadjet was busy given a trial by Ra and the other Gods, so he took advantage of the fact to wait in her temple. Even the snakes couldn't disobey him due to him being one of their deities."
Goddess Wadjet's eyes narrowed in anger. "Are you saying Nehebkau not only trespassed into my home, but also threatened my snake clan and dare attack the innocent!?~"
Darius kneeled in front of her. "G-Goddess Wadjet, we had no other choice! He wouldn't listen to us no matter how many times we pleaded with him to leave the ruins! He said he would only leave if he met the descendants of the snake princes!" He bowed his head in shame. "W-We had no other choice! We couldn't let him defile your home and sacred objects! S-So we lured them into the temple for him to meet them. But we swear we had no idea his true intentions were to steal their Ka!"
Wadjet hissed loudly, as her human head transformed into her snakehead as she bared her fangs at him. "You planned to let Nehebkau not only steal their Ka, but also kill them and turn their loved ones into his servants!?~ Did you all forget that extracting a person's Ka by force can kill them?!~ All of us deities were angered when the woman who held the White Dragon died young because of that tyrant priest Aknadin and made sure his soul would rot in hell for all eternity!~" She pointed her scepter at him. "You and the oracle broke your sacred oaths to protect the descendants of my sons!~ You have brought shame to your snake clan!~"
Darius and Halima flinched at her words, keeping their heads down to avoid looking at her. They knew she was right. Because of their fear towards Nehebkau and how devoted they were towards their cobra queen, they almost forgot their sacred oath: to protect the reincarnations of Heba, Riyu, and Namu along with their hidden Ka spirits.
They would've been able to prevent it from happening by warning Ishizu and the others to not come here, but they didn't. They let their cowardice get to them, and put everyone they knew in danger including their own family. But not only that, they angered Goddess Wadjet for what they had done.
Seto Kaiba's eyes widened when he heard Wadjet's statement about the woman with the White Dragon. He remembered the girl known as Kisara who held the Blue Eyes White Dragon within her, and how she died protecting Priest Seth. The snake queen knew about her, and the same goes with the other gods and goddesses. They even know about her demise, and how the Blue Eyes White Dragon reconnected with him by being in a duel card created by Pegasus.
Not only is his Blue Eyes White Dragon his protector and beacon of light, but it also helped him be more open of his emotions. Besides his little brother, he was able to express his emotions to those he trusted. Not just the pharaoh since he is a worthy rival and opponent, but also to his puppy Joey Wheeler.
Wheeler would always challenge him to a duel, but would always lose to his monsters. However, he respected his perseverance and his fiery spirit to never give up even when the match is tough. Joey isn't afraid to insult him, and would always threaten to hit him if he doesn't stop with the dog comments. However, the one thing he couldn't figure out is if he had seen Joey's Red Eyes Black Dragon before. Seeing that dragon made him feel like his remembered something from the past, but can't figure out where.
Then, he heard a loud noise and collective gasps. He looked over and saw Darius on the ground with blood seeping from his forehead. He realized that Wadjet struck him with her scepter, and nearly flinched when she let out an intimidating aura. She is not only a powerful goddess, but also a protective mother.
Halima quickly went over to Darius and tried to help him up, but froze as she saw Wadjet pointing her scepter at her. "M-My goddess, please don't hurt him! It was all my idea and-
"SILENCE!~"
The jeweled orbs on her scepter glowed brightly, causing two huge snakes to appear from the ground and wrap around Halima and Darius to prevent them from escaping. "Even though I have only half of my powers within me, I can still use them to punish you two for breaking your oaths!~" Her golden snake eyes glared at them, as they began to shine. "Death would be too easy for you two!~ Instead, I'll torture you both and make you beg for it!~"
Before she could swing her scepter at them, a hand on her wrist stopped her. She turned her head, hissing dangerously at him. "Child!~ Release me at once!~"
Malik glared back, and shook his head no. "I can't let you do this! Killing them is wrong!"
"Malik, please don't argue with her!" Ishizu gave him a fearful look. "Do not forget she is an immortal deity! She is a powerful goddess! Please come back here!"
"I would listen to her if I were you~," Wadjet hissed at him. "I suggest you release me at once and let me do my duties~"
"You still can't kill them, Goddess Wadjet," Malik argued. "They made one mistake. It wasn't their fault."
"Not their fault!?~ Those two knew of Nehebkau being here, and set a trap to endanger your life along with your loved ones!~"
"They had no idea he would trick them into making them think he wanted to see and talk to us! None of us knew of his true intentions! Please let them go!"
"You want me to let them go without punishment!?~ They must deal with the consequences for breaking their sacred oaths!~"
"I know you're angry at them, but I'm not and neither are Yugi and Ryou!" Malik turned his head to look at them. "Yugi! Ryou! Please help me convince her!"
Yugi gazed at her. "Goddess Wadjet, he's right. We're not mad at them. We were angry at first, but we understood why they did that. Please just let them go and don't hurt them!"
Ryou nodded. "He's right. Plus, we didn't get hurt and everyone is safe. We all got out of the temple alive."
Wadjet shook her head at him. "Did you 3 forget that the pharaoh and his allies almost died right in front of you?~ You nearly watched your own mates die~"
Everyone flinched at what she said, causing Yugi and Ryou to be held by Yami and Bakura, who were still holding the same solemn expression with the Eye of Horus still glowing brightly on their foreheads. It was true that they almost lost their darker halves, but they were able to revive them back from what Halima told them.
They were brought back to life by love.
The love and care they held for their darker halves resided in their hearts, and they had to show them how dear they are to them. Yugi and Ryou blushed when they remembered kissing their darker halves, but they wouldn't hesitate to do it again since they cannot lose them.
"I-Is it true they almost died?" Tea asked, her mouth covered in shock.
Yugi nodded, causing her to gasp in horror. He can tell the others were horrified and astonished that Yami, Bakura, and Mariku almost died. It would've been heartbreaking if they did lost them to death and never see them again. There was no way they were gonna lose them since they worked so hard to come back to the land of living to save their Hikaris.
"That's quite enough!~" Wadjet tried to get Malik to release his grip on her. "Unhand me at once!~"
"I won't! You don't have to do this!" Malik pleaded with her.
"Young Malik, please release me!~ You do not want to anger me!~"
"I know you're not a murderer, mother!"
She froze, hearing his tone change into something she hadn't heard in a long time. "W-What did you say?~"
Malik could feel tears streaming down his cheeks, and Mariku placing his hands on his shoulders to try to pull him back. "I know you would never kill anyone unless they had done something truly vile or despicable that you could never forgive them for. You would also make sure that Namu and his brothers didn't witness your killings because you were afraid they would see you as a monster." He wiped his tears with the back of his hand, and gave her a comforting smile. "You are a mother goddess. You consider everyone as your children. You protect us all from danger, and make sure we never feel scared. You are our savior from the heavens. You see the good in people."
He held her hand in his, and placed it on his cheek. "I understand you're angry at Darius and Lady Halima for what they had done. Even I am angered that they didn't tell us of Nehebkau and almost put us in danger, but we shouldn't kill them. They learned their mistake, and the best thing to do is forgive them. So please, let them go. I know you're a good person at heart, Mother Wadjet. Please hear my plea."
Goddess Wadjet could see Namu standing in Malik's place. He always found ways to see the right words for her to hear, and they would always work on her. He is able to turn something negative into positive, and bring back the light within a person's soul and heart. Her lovely gem is just like the sun.
Letting out a huge sigh, she undid her magic and released Halima and Darius. She then glanced at them. "You are free to go~ Be lucky he and his friends still have kindness in their hearts to forgive you both~ But the next time you break your oath, I won't be forgiving and they won't be able to stop me~"
With tears brimming in their eyes, Darius and Halima bowed down while thanking her for sparing them and also thanking Malik for convincing her to forgive them. Ishizu and Odion went over to them and helped them up. While Ishizu held Halima, Odion placed Darius's arm around his shoulder to help him stand.
Malik gasped as he felt something warm on his forehead, and felt his cheeks heating up as he realized Wadjet kissed his forehead. It lasted for a few seconds, when he felt himself being pulled into Mariku's arms from behind. However, he didn't mind the forehead kiss since it felt comforting and warm, like a mother giving love to her child.
"My lovely gem~ You truly are like the sun~ I'm glad the light within you hadn't faded away~" Goddess Wadjet gave him a gentle smile. "Now that you and your loved ones are safe from Nehebkau, I must return back to the afterlife~"
"Now wait just a moment!" Seto strolled over, and stopped at a safe distance in front of her. "You mentioned to me before that you knew of my past life as a priest along with the Blue Eyes White Dragon! What about the Red Eyes Black Dragon!?"
"Huh?" Joey looked at Seto like he was crazy. "Is he talking about my Red Eyes?"
"I guess he has gone crazy," Tristan commented.
Goddess Wadjet covered her mouth as she giggled. "You mean the one your radiant gem holds?~ You have met his dragon and his past self 5,000 years ago~"
"Then what was the name of Joey's past self, and how did I met him?" Seto asked. "I want to know now!"
She wagged her finger at him. "You must be more patient, priest~ If you need those answers, ask your Blue Eyes White Dragon or his Red Eyes Black Dragon~ They can tell you~"
"Why can't you tell me instead?" Kaiba frowned.
"Because its my time to go~ My sons are waiting for me~" She waved at everyone. "Farewell, my children~ Promise me you will not get involved in anything dangerous again~"
She then vanished, causing Seto to snarl and let out a huge tsk. He turned halfway to meet with Ishizu's gaze. "I want to leave this place immediately. I'm already sick and tired of this Egyptian hocus pocus!"
"I'll drive us all home," Odion said. "But first, we need to drop Darius and Halima back to Buto. Darius is injured and needs medical attention."
"There's no need to help me. I deserve this for angering the cobra goddess. I can tend to this wound," Darius replied.
"I'll treat him. I am also a medicine woman," Halima said. "Just drop us off back to my home, and we'll send one of our members to drive you all back to Cairo. We'll give you some supplies just in case if nighttime approaches."
"There's no need," Ishizu told her. "I'm sure we'll be fine and-
"I highly insist. We wish to apologize to all of you for what we had done. I can never forgive myself for putting you all in danger because of our fear and cowardice," Halima replied, her eyes filled with guilt. "Let me make this up to you all. Darius and I must repent for our crimes."
"She is correct. We will do everything we can to earn your apologies," Darius said, also filled with guilt. "We pray to never do anything like this ever again and become better people. We are forever in Lord Malik's debt for sparing us from the cobra goddess."
Malik waved his hands frantically. "N-No need! I just don't want her to hurt anyone! I-I wanted to remind her that she is a good mother goddess who would never kill people unless they really deserve it!"
Mariku held him protectively while mumbling. "Kind Hikari… My sweet, warm, and generous Hikari…"
Malik blushed at his words. "Y-You don't have to compliment me all the time, Mariku. J-Just promise me that you won't get yourself killed, okay!?"
Mariku continued to hug him, and placed one hand on his head to cradle it. "Hikari… Protect you… Won't scare you…"
Duke scratched the side of his head. "Can someone explain to me why Yami and the two psychos are acting so weird? Its like they turned into robots or something."
"Is it impossible they're trying to forget what happened to them back at the temple?" Tea questioned.
"They were saved by love," Halima answered.
"Love?" Rebecca asked her. "What do you mean by that?"
Halima glanced at the pharaoh, who is still hugging Yugi in a protective embrace. "Yugi, Ryou, and Malik saved their soulmates by giving them their love. Their attachment and fondness towards their mates helped free them from death, and helped them embrace the light. Both light and darkness are free from their shackles, and are now able to embrace each other."
Professor Hawkins rubbed his chin with his forefinger. "You mean they are the lighter halves, and the pharaoh and the other two are the darker halves?"
"That is correct," Halima said. "Both light and darkness must stay in balance. If anything happens to the other, the cycle of balance will break and cause destruction to all living things. They must coexist in peace and harmony so there can be no suffering."
"Because without them, there would be no soul. And with no soul, there would be no life," Malik added. "Is that the reason why?"
Halima nodded. "The cycle to keep the world in balance must never diminish. You and your friends must say safe no matter what."
"Hopefully, there would be no more danger," Ryou replied, who is still being held protectively by Bakura.
Joey raised his hand. "Quick question, how exactly did Yugi, Ryou, and Malik gave Yami, Bakura, and Mariku love to save them? Did they give them CPR or something?"
Yugi felt his cheeks heating up, remembering how he did save Yami. "L-Lets just save that question for another time! W-We should all figure out how to get Yami, Bakura, and Mariku back to their normal selves!"
"Y-Yeah!" Ryou stuttered, also blushing. "I-It's a little odd getting hugged by my darker half since he doesn't seem like the affectionate type."
"Same with mine!" Malik added.
"I'm more interested on how you 3 became their soulmates," Duke mischievously grinned. "Does this mean you guys have a love-relationship with them?"
Tea gasped, and then frowned and slapped the back of Duke's head. "Knock it off, Duke! We just got out of a scary situation, and now you're teasing them!? They need to recover first from this terrifying ordeal!"
"She's right!" Rebecca glared at him. "Plus, my darling already has a soulmate! And it's obviously me!"
"Be careful what you say. I think Yami over there is giving you the stink eye," Tristan snickered.
Yami hugged Yugi protectively, while glaring viciously at Rebecca. "My akhu…. Stay away from sweet akhu…"
Yugi swore he heard steam escaping from his ears, but couldn't figure out if its possible or not. He looked over at Halima. "H-How long will they act like this?"
"Not that long. They'll return to their normal selves when dusk approaches," Halima answered. "Since the sun is preparing to set, we should leave this area immediately."
Ryou gazed at the moon, while resting his hands on the railing. After they arrived back at their hotel in Cairo, the Yamis returned back to their normal selves. They didn't remember what happened after getting knocked out by Nehebkau, but were still told of everything that happened to them. Needless to say, they were shocked and horrified to learn they almost died.
He remembered seeing Bakura seething in anger at the thought of dying at the hands of Nehebkau, but his anger went away when he remembered that he was revived back and was able to destroy Nehebkau. That thought pleased him, even though Nehebkau was sent to suffer in the Shadow Realm for all eternity. It still didn't matter to Bakura because he was still happy that he was able to overpower a God.
Ryou was really happy that Bakura is still alive and looking well. He wasn't even afraid to hug him, which surprised his darker half but it looked like he didn't mind at all. Bakura let him when he realized him dying affected Ryou badly, so he told himself to never do something like that ever again since he can't stand seeing his lighter half cry.
Right now, they are back at their hotel room and Ryou is outside on the balcony gazing at the celestial heavens. Bakura is in the bathroom bathing, wanting to wash away the dirt and sand after today's trip. Luckily, he remembered what Ryou taught him on how to use the bathroom shower and bath properly so he wouldn't destroy it by accident.
Ryou felt the breeze flutter against his hair, causing him to rub his arms even though he changed into his pajamas that are keeping him warm. His memory of what happened at the ruins can never go away. They flooded back into his head as he gazed at the ring on his finger.
"Bakura, please wake up! You need to open your eyes!"
He could still remember Bakura's unmoving state, making him think he was only asleep or unconscious. But when he checked for his pulse and breathing, that's when everything changed.
"Please breathe, Bakura! You can't do this to me! I know you're still alive in there!"
His body shook as his head hung down, his white bangs shadowing his eyes while biting his bottom lip to prevent himself from making a noise.
"Open your eyes, Bakura! Please wake up! We were finally becoming friends!"
He could feel his shoulder shaking, and something wet ran down his face. He didn't pay attention to it as he continued to remember that terrible memory.
"Kura, you can't leave me! You were given another chance to be alive again! You can't let that get taken away from you! Please don't leave me! I need you!"
Ryou could feel his hands gripping tightly on the rails. His legs shook, but he kept himself standing as tears continued to drip down his cheeks.
"Darker half… I promised you that I would never let you be in pain. You swore to me that I would never be alone, and you kept that promise when you were with me. I know you would never break your promise to me. We finally became good friends, and our bond had just been created. I can't let the god of the underworld take you away from me..."
He could feel the breeze blowing against him, ignoring the chills that are giving his arms goosebumps.
"My beautiful Bakura… I love you…"
A hand on his shoulder made him gasp in fright and turn around, causing him to realize that he's still crying and Bakura is standing in front of him. He quickly wiped his tears with the sleeve of his forearm, missing the worried expression he's been given. "H-Hello, Kura! I-I had no idea you would be done with your bath already!"
Clad in a loose white tank-top with black night pants, Bakura frowned and folded his arms. "Yadonushi, you're crying."
"I-I am?" Ryou pretended to laugh. "G-Guess I stared at the moon too long."
"I know it's not the moon. It's because of what happened at the temple, correct?"
"O-Oh no! That's not it!"
"Ryou, do not lie to me. I know that me dying affected you badly."
"N-No, that's not-
He gasped as he felt himself getting pulled into Bakura's arms. He felt one arm around his torso, and one hand gently cradling his head. This hug was just like the one he got before after Bakura got revived back and held him like this. He still remembered his scent, warmth, and the comfort of being in his arms.
Soon, tears started forming in his eyes and he hugged Bakura back while sobbing on his shoulder. He was right. Bakura nearly dying affected him badly, and it was hard to forget. He can still remember when he couldn't hear him breathe, and how his pulse is barely there. It almost looked like he was slumbering, with no care in the world.
Ryou thought Bakura would never wake up. He believed he lost Bakura for good. It was hard losing his mother and little sister, and seeing his darker half dying in front of him is something he can no longer handle. He can't see anyone he loves die in front of him. He just can't.
He continued to sob on his shoulder, as he felt him stroking his head in a comforting manner. "Ryou, it won't happen again. You're not gonna lose me."
Ryou lifted up his head to meet his gaze, as tears continued to stream down his cheeks. "What if I actually did lose you!? It was different when you had to depart back to the afterlife along with the Millennium Ring! Only this time, I watched you almost die right in front of me! I thought Nehebkau actually killed you, and I would never see you again!" He continued to cry, as he hung his head down to avoid looking at him. "I-I thought I was gonna be alone again…"
He could feel Bakura's fingers wiping away his tears, but he kept on shedding them while clutching onto Bakura's shoulders. His eyes were still closed, as he felt his chin being tilted up and something pressed against his forehead.
"Yadonushi, look at me."
Sniffling a bit, he slowly opened his eyes and gazed into a pair of dark brown eyes that were different from Ryou's light brown eyes. He then realized that Bakura is pressing his forehead against his, and their noses were also touching. Ryou had to bite back a blush as he gazed into Bakura's eyes that were shining from the moon's light.
"You won't lose me. Nothing can ever kill the great and powerful Bakura. You must have more faith in me," Bakura said. "However, I never got the chance to thank you."
"T-Thank me?" Ryou stuttered in confusion.
"Ryou, you saved my life and prevented me from dying. Your light revived my spirit back from death's door. This time, you protected me and saved me from death."
"I-I saved you?"
"You did. You were brave enough to fight against a powerful God, and you also met your strongest Ka that hid within you. Your courage helped you become the man you are now today." Bakura's lips stretched into a small smile. "Ryou, I thank you for not only saving my life, but also giving me a chance to establish a new bond between us. I swear to you I won't let you down."
Ryou could feel his breath hitch, as the words flowed into his head. This was the first time his yami thanked him. He had never heard Bakura say thank you to him or to anyone else before. But not only that, he complimented him and told him he was brave and courageous. Bakura believed in him, and he's happy to be with him.
"Before you ask, this isn't a dream. You're still awake," Bakura patted his head, and leaned back to give him personal space. "Now go get some sleep. Tomorrow, I want to challenge the pharaoh to a duel and show him how powerful I've become."
"R-Right," Ryou agreed. "B-But keep the duel less violent, please."
"Yadonushi, every duel will have violence in it. Our duel monsters are the ones fighting, not us," Bakura replied. "Keep that in mind."
He turned around, but then realized something and turned back. "Oh yeah. I almost forgot something."
Ryou raised his eyebrow at what he had forgotten, but then gasped as he felt something warm on his cheek. He could feel his cheeks turning pink, as a pair of dark brown eyes gazed at him with mischief. "Also, I love you too."
Bakura spun around and went back inside the room, leaving Ryou to hang onto the railings to help him stand. His darker half kissed his cheek, and he remembered what Ryou told him back at the throne room. Placing his hand on the spot where Bakura kissed him, his cheeks turned red as he realized something.
Bakura not only remembered the time Ryou told him he loved him, but he also remembered the kiss he was given. His darker half also felt the same way as him. But not only that, he could still hear the loud thumping in his chest. His heart loves Bakura!
He could still feel Malik's warmth pressed against him, and his arms wrapped around him. Malik wasn't asleep, but mostly rested his head against his shoulder and gazed at him. Mariku knew why he isn't sleeping. Not only did the terrifying events that happened in the temple is still haunting his mind, but his near-death experience caused Malik to be a little protective towards him.
Mariku would've find it amusing to see his hikari being so possessive of him, but knew it was no laughing matter. Malik almost lost him to death, and it was something he couldn't handle. Mariku had to be careful since Malik's mind is still fragile along with his emotions.
"Hikari," Mariku turned his head to look at him. "You don't have to be afraid. I'm not going anywhere."
Malik shook his head. "This was different, Mariku. I watched you nearly die right in front of me. I couldn't hear you breathe and barely felt your pulse. I-I thought you were gone for good." He took a huge breath and released it, trying to calm himself. "I thought I lost you to death. Only this time, I felt really scared."
Mariku turned so he can rest on his side, and could see Malik is trembling in fear. He placed his hand on his head in a comforting manner. "I'm now alive. Death can't stop me from living."
"Nehebkau still tried to kill you. Now that you're a living mortal, its impossible to face against a powerful deity," Malik replied, his lilac eyes gazing at him. "We were lucky Goddess Wadjet came to help us along with our Ka spirits. If they hadn't, we wouldn't have made it out of there alive."
"No deity can ever stop me from living. I still have my shadow powers."
"You still got knocked out and nearly killed by Nehebkau. His ability to control both the Ka and Ba of a person is still dangerous. I'm just glad he didn't try to extract 'The Winged Dragon of Ra' from you."
"Actually, he tried to."
"H-He what!?" Malik exclaimed in shock. "I-Is that how you nearly died!?"
A grim expression appeared on Mariku's face. "He sensed Ra within me, and tried to extract him but I prevented him from doing that. Because of that, he figured that me and the other yamis must die so he can easily take our Ka and our Ba. Luckily, you and the other hikaris prevented us from dying and saved us."
"There's no way we were going to lose you guys to death," Malik removed his hand from his head and held it. "We finally established a friendship with each other, and our bond has just been created. I'm not gonna let anything take you away from me. I won't let it happen."
"And nothing will. This time, we will no longer face any dangerous foe. We already got our answers on the cobra queen and of Namu and his brothers. Now we can go back to being normal people."
Malik chuckled. "I still need to teach you everything you need to know about the modern world. I have to make sure you don't scare anyone with your psychotic tendencies. Plus, I gotta see if you can read or write or not."
Mariku smirked. "Good luck taming me, Malik."
"Is that a challenge?" Malik teased.
"Can you win this?"
"Oh I will. This time, I'm not scared to face you."
"Glad to know you still aren't afraid to stand up to me," Mariku pinched his cheek.
Malik stopped him from pinching more and let out a small yawn. "Its best if we go to sleep now. We gotta wake up tomorrow and figure out what we should do next."
"Agreed. But before we do that, I must do this."
Mariku leaned forward and pecked his lips. His action caused Malik to gasp loudly, as he leaned back and smirked devilishly at him. "I give you my thanks for reviving me back, and I love you as well, my Malik." He then closed his eyes. "Sleep well, my lovely gem."
As he fell asleep, Malik is still frozen in shock. His cheeks were blushing pink, and he could hear his heart thumping loudly against his ribcage. He's not sure if he's dreaming or not, but he soon realized that Mariku kissed him, and he remembered what he said and did to revive him back at the temple.
"Y-You were listening this whole time when you were dying!? That's not possible!"
Did you guys liked this chapter! I hope you liked the Tendershipping and Bronzeshipping fluff I added! Get ready for some Puzzleshipping and Puppyshipping next chapter! Please review!