Betrayed

Atem shivered, squeezing his knees even tighter to his chest. He wheezed and sniffled, wondering why his spirit would turn on him so quickly.

Oh hush, habibi...Now I have you...all to myself… The demonic voice chuckled, sending threatening chills down Atem's spine.

'I'm cold...and I don't feel good.." Atem responded to the dark being, "I'm so tired…"

Then why don't you let me take over for a little while… The being purred, it's smooth voice enticing Atem into a deep slumber.

Atem tried his best to fight the soft cloud of sleep that cradled him but fell into unconsciousness ever so willingly.

Sleep well, my love...I'll take care of that pesky husband of yours…

Atem opened his eyes, confused. He was looking through his eyes but he wasn't in control. He tried to keep his body from standing up, but it moved on it's own. He couldn't feel the wind on his skin or his feet against the ground. He was an onlooker in his own body.

This felt familiar. Too familiar.

It felt as if he was back in the millenium puzzle, sharing Yugi's body. Except, he couldn't switch with his host. He was the host and his body had been taken hostage!

'What's going on?! Why don't I have control?!" He thought harshly, knowing the dark entity could hear him.

Be quiet, habibi! Your anxiety is making it difficult for me to concentrate… The djinn growled and its deep voice reverberated deeply and caused Atem more panic.

"Concentrate?!" Atem thought, watching carefully as he saw his hand reach for the knife block in the kitchen and pull out the largest, longest knife.

This should do nicely. Let's find the old man and have some fun, shall we?

"Don't hurt anyone! Why are you doing this?!"

I told you, habibi...I'm in love with you. No one else may have you. I'm going to have you all to myself after today, so get comfortable…

"This isn't love! You don't hurt people your loved one cares about!"

...Do you not love me? The djinn held the blade of the knife firmly against Atem's exposed wrist threateningly, Do you know what happens to your soul if I were to slit your weak human wrist?

Atem felt himself becoming increasingly more terrified. He couldn't get control of his body and the dark entity in control was threatening his life?! He remained silent and thought of Yugi, who's big, bright eyes and personality are what made Atem's time in the puzzle somewhat paletable.

Someone's distracted...Hmm, since you want to see that little friend of yours, why don't we give him a call…

"Leave, Aibou out of this!" Atem tried his best to regain control of his limbs as he watched his hand set the knife on the counter and disappear behind his back. His heartbeat increased rapidly as his hand reappeared, this time holding his phone.

No.

Complete horror set in as his fingers tapped at the screen and found Yugi's contact information. The reality of the situation set in as he heard the familiar tone of the line ringing.

"Don't do this...please.."

The line clicked, and to Atem's complete horror and dismay Yugi's excited voice sounded on the other line, "Atem?! Hi!"


Yugi excitedly approached the Kaiba mansion, checking his phone for the time. He stopped just outside of the perimeter wall when he saw a message from Mokuba. He happily tapped the call icon and put his phone to his ear.

"Hey! I'm actually almost to the gates! Did Atem tell you I was coming over?" Yugi asked, adjusted the straps on his bag.

"Atem? Yugi, Atem is in trouble... There's no way he could have called you." Mokuba's voice was filled with worry on the other line, "Yugi...did Atem ever talk to about anything he was going through? Any information you can tell me is greatly appreciated, but just don't go inside."

Yugi froze and thought back to the last meeting he had seen his former twin. He remembered the strange encounter with that dark spirit. And, he remembered that the spirit made Yugi fear for Atem's safety.

"Yugi? Are you still there? Stay where you are and don't go inside. Whatever called you wasn't Atem and it most likely wants to hurt you. Seto is talking to Sala about a game plan now and we can-"

"Who's Sala? How long have you two known something was wrong?" Yugi asked, becoming upset, "Why didn't you tell me? All of us agreed that you'd tell me if Atem didn't adjust to the mansion-"

"Yugi, we-"

"I'm going to go in there and help my friend, Mokuba. If Kaiba protected Atem like he had promised, this wouldn't be happening."

"Yugi, wait-"

Yugi ended the call and stomped forward, determined to save Atem from whatever was going on inside the mansion. He pushed through the gates, wondering if they were supposed to be so easy to get through, and walked up the long driveway.

He knocked on the large double doors with all his might, shocked when the doors opened to reveal a very frisky looking Atem, who was dressed in an oversized dark red shirt and black boxers.

"Aibou! I'm glad you could make it!" Atem said, his eyes gazing at Yugi playfully. He licked his lips and smirked, "Please come inside…"

Yugi blushed at Atem's appearance and stepped inside. He didn't feel unsafe and the pharaoh seemed just as mischievous as normal. Were the Kaiba's overreacting? He slipped off his shoes and stepped into the guest slippers, following Atem's swaying hips further into the mansion.

He was lured into a large lounge room with cozy chairs and pillows scattered throughout the floor. He watched Atem sit at a small table and cross his legs.

"Come, Aibou. Sit with me." Atem purred, licking his lips and pouring himself a large glass of wine.

Yugi gulped and shuffled to the table, setting down his bag and sitting across from Atem. He noticed the ex-king was being incredibly flirtatious, but the former prince seemed like himself. He cleared his throat and flicked his blonde bangs out of his face, "I'm glad you called, Pharaoh."

Atem leaned back into his chair and smiled cheekily, "I'm glad I called too." He uncrossed his legs and boldly spread them, rubbing at the outline of his bulge in his boxers, "Did you miss me as much as I've missed you, Abiou…"

Yugi shivered and wrapped his arms around his body protectively. What was happening? Why couldn't he look away? He had always loved Atem, but he respected the boundaries the ex-king set when he had gotten engaged to Kaiba.

"Atem, what are you doing? You're married to Kaiba...you chose him, remember?" Yugi gasped and covered his mouth. That's not what he wanted to say.

Atem tilted his head and twitched his eyes down, as if he was listening to an unheard voice. He threw his head back and chuckled evilly, "Ooohhhh, Aibou… You sound so upset with me...why don't you come a little closer so I can apologize.."

Yugi stood up robotically, trying to hold himself back from his temptation. He took a small step forward, feeling himself sweat with anticipation. He shouldn't. He couldn't. He sighed shakily as he found himself settling comfortably in Atem's warm lap.

No. What was he doing? He knew Atem would never initiate something like this. He knew that the ex-pharaoh was faithful, loyal, and loving.

This wasn't the pharaoh.

He yelped when the Atem-imposter wrapped his arms around Yugi's waist tightly. He gazed into the dark crimson eyes in front of him, realizing that they were empty and evil.

He was stuck.

He should have listened to Mokuba.

Shit.

"AIBOU…" The imposter purred, rubbing Yugi's cheeks through his thin jeans, "I'm going to do dirty things to you.


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