Author's Note: This is a sequel to my mostly-Prideshipping fanfic "In the White Light," which also features Shrimpshipping in the last few chapters. However, there will only be very minor implied Prideshipping in this fic.

Though "Don't Speak Their Names" will feature a few elements from "In the White Light," it is not 100% necessary to read "In the White Light" first. However, this fic will allude to that one on a few occasions. Just know that Atem and Kaiba are in ancient Egypt. Kaiba is the Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon, Weevil is Earthbound Immortal (or God) Uru, and Rex is Creepy Coney. Any references to "the old war" or "the war from two years ago" allude to an ancient Egyptian war against Zorc, of which Rex and Weevil were a part. That is also where they discovered their shapeshifting abilities.

As always, constructive criticism is welcome!

Chapter 1 - "Oohs" and "Aahs"

~29 December 2004~

In a bid to regain his former glory, Weevil Underwood had organized a birthday tournament for Rex Raptor at their new school, Domino High School. And with his semifinal win against the tough "new girl" that everyone seemed to be talking about these days, Weevil took that full-of-it attitude with him into this new finals match. He thought squishing his boyfriend and rubbing it in on his own birthday would be a great stepping stone into giving his former foes a piece of his mind.

But alas, it was not to be, and Weevil's plans backfired in the most embarrassing way.

"And that is what I call sweet, sweet revenge." Rex Raptor propped his legs on the dueling table in a moment of pride.

"Nah. That's what I call sheer, dumb luck." Weevil ignored the cheers that resounded throughout Domino High School's rooftop.

After scooping up his deck, Rex gave the bug duelist a smirk right in his face. "And on my birthday, no less! Here's some advice from an actual pro: Quit thinking so much, and just barrel through your foes!"

"Okay, okay." Weevil threw up his hands in defeat. "But insects are still the best. You Jurassic jerk."

"Those insects were quite the pest problem. But I took care of them…" Rex leaned in closer to Weevil's ear and whispered, "just like I'm going to do to you tonight."

Before Weevil could slap Rex for saying something so vulgar at school, their club sponsor spoke as he entered the scene, "Speaking of problems, there will be a problem if you don't get to class! First period starts in six minutes!"

"Pfft…" a girl snickered on everyone's way to class.

"Oh, you're that 'new girl." Yeah, the one that lost to yours truly during the tournament. What's so funny?" Weevil didn't like the way the girl stared at him with her amber eyes.

"Man, oh man…" spoke Chungus, one of Weevil's buddies from the tabletop gaming club, which had hosted Rex's "birthday tournament." "That's the last person you want laughing at you , Underwood."

"Why, what's so special about her?" Rex asked as everyone took their seats.

"You don't know?" another friend, Suzuki, chimed in. "She's known around this school as a man-eater. Plus, I've heard she's a sneaky - but awesome - duelist."

"So sneaky that I've not heard of her before the tournament?" Weevil narrowed his eyes at the girl. He couldn't imagine how such a flirtatious individual could keep up her grades. That kind of behaviour was too uncouth for his liking.

"And wouldn't I know it," sighed Espa Roba, who had since moved to Domino City. "She beat me - me, the psychic duelist! - handily during that birthday tournament."

"So, Mr. Psychic Duelist, what's her name?"

"Uh…" Espa stared into space. "She was so beautiful that I never thought to ask."

"And I suppose you bozos never thought to ask either?" Rex got no response to that except for a few dopey chuckles.

"Well, it looks like the sunrise with legs just walked in." Chungus whistled as a girl with long, raven-black hair returned to the classroom. "Raptor, why don't you go talk to her?"

"Wh-What? Me?!" Rex pulled Weevil out of his seat. "No way! Make him do it!"

" You're the one who won the tournament, dino brain!"

It didn't take long for the raven-haired girl to notice this lover's quarrel. "A dino brain you are, indeed!" she laughed, completely nonplussed. "Not only to suffer such a humiliating defeat at regionals, but also to have the lowest grades of anyone in this class!"

As the girl laughed all the way to her seat, Suzuki whispered to Rex, "Um… I guess that's her way of saying, 'You're out of my league?'"

No kidding! Though Rex and Weevil had been in a relationship for nearly a year now, the dino duelist didn't feel comfortable letting his friends know about it. He wasn't about to start rebuilding his duelist reputation, only for it to be drowned out by a bunch of jocks.

"She even knows about your oh-so-gracious loss at regionals!" Chungus chuckled. "Man, talk about-"

"WILL YOU STOP TALKING ALREADY?!" Rex nearly toppled his desk over as he sharply arose.

"I agree, Mr. Raptor," spoke their homeroom science teacher. "Thank you for pretending to be the teacher, if only for three seconds. You may take a seat now."

I'll get you yet, you piece of shit… Rex glared back at the girl, who continued to giggle with her clique.

Rex had hoped that the teasing would stop in this period. To his misfortune, this girl not only teased him at every turn, but got away with doing it. He reckoned that it was because she had the best grades out of all the seniors and got to skip two years - or so she and her teachers claimed. Very few things annoyed Rex more than smartasses doing whatever they damn well pleased to (unless said smartass was Weevil).

Rex would not have to deal with this smartass for the last period of the day - gym class - as this class had two teachers who normally taught the boys and girls separately. But he did not enjoy the annoying "oohs" and "aahs" he got from his male classmates. Luckily, the gym teacher not only didn't know the raven-haired girl, but thanks to his athletic abilities, Rex was on his good side.

"There's a time and a place for teasing each other, boys," the gym teacher paused before the boys were to jump the vault. "It's called after school. You're not in college yet. "

"Yeah, yeah," Chungus as Rex prepared himself for his turn, and promptly took off.

"I suppose he's well-named," Suzuki remarked. "The kid runs like a velociraptor. His face looks like one, too."

Weevil, however, could tell something was awry from the look on his boyfriend's face. Not in a single time in gym class - or any time, for that matter - had Rex been so red or sweaty. "Hold on, fartknocker. I know Rex better than any of you, and I can assure you he is normally not that exhausted."

The gym teacher was the only other one to notice. "Mr. Raptor, go to the nurse," he ordered immediately.

"No, Teach, I'm fine," Rex insisted, but the gym teacher wouldn't accept that answer.

"I mean it, Mr. Raptor. You're having heat exhaustion," the gym teacher spoke as he wrote Rex a clinic pass. "Go, now, before it develops into full-on heat stroke."

This was the one teacher Rex really liked, and he knew better than to argue with him. Without looking at his teacher's face, he took the hall pass and sauntered into the hallway leading to the clinic. He didn't make it far, though, as even after stopping for some water, he felt even hotter still… in ways he didn't want to at school. He thanked the gods that nobody in the hallway could see him in such a state.

"Why…" Rex wiped his forehead after making way for the loo. "Argh, why do I have to have a boner in the middle of class? And… and… What the fuck?!"

Rex didn't expect to see his rabbit ears, paws, and tail come out - after all, he only recently discovered his ability to change into the Creepy Coney. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't retract his animal features. Unless… "There's only one way I can make my bunny ears go away, huh…"

Rex took one final look around the hall, and locked himself in one of the stalls. Even though the loo was air conditioned well enough, his body still felt hot as he let his pants fall to his knees.

Gods… Rex felt paranoid at first, but as he caressed his own cock, any noise in that hallway - save for his own whimpering - proved insignificant. He had wanted for Weevil to join him in there, but of course the aspiring valedictorian had to jump the vault instead. Still… This isn't so bad…

Rex had an experience with touching himself that he was unusually proud of, so it took him no time at all to reach a satisfying climax - and an especially loud moan. As he pulled his pants back up and exited the stall, he showed no shame - that was, until he heard a feminine chuckle from just outside the loo entrance. "Sounds like you had quite a bit of fun in there."

"It's…!" Rex easily recognized the raven-haired girl. "It's none of your business!"

"Oh, I think after seeing you practically turn into a rabbit and hearing you masturbate in the bathroom, it is very much my business."

"Shh!" Rex rushed up to the girl and covered her mouth. "Okay, what do you want me to do so you don't tell everyone what happened in there?"

"Shouldn't you ask a lady what her name is before you ask her for favours?"

"But… But…" Rex stuttered.

"The name's Amber, by the way. And if you're wondering what I'd like from you… Just let me follow you around whenever I'd like."

"That's, um… Odd. You do know I have a boyfriend, right?" Rex let it slip without thinking.

"I've known for quite some time," Amber replied nonchalantly. "Or have you not heard of my sneaky reputation?"

Rex wanted to hit Amber for speaking that way to him, but he knew better. "...So you just want to follow me? Even on the way home?"

"Now that you mention it, yes." Amber smirked when the bell to end the school day rang. "And remember, if you don't do as I say... Well, there's an iota of a change I'll splurge your embarrassing secret to the teachers - whom I'm friends with, mind you - thereby dashing your hopes of graduating."

What's this chick's deal?! Even though he had just met this girl "properly" for the first time, Rex decided he didn't like her. He swore to himself he'd talk with Weevil later on how to get her to leave him alone.

"And I'd like to leave right now, if you don't mind."

Oh, you bet I do, Rex thought as several jealous boys glared at him. You bet I do.