Akutenshi
Ok, I forgot to do the disclaimer last time, so I DON'T OWN YUGIOH!!!! I wouldn't mind owning Seto, or Bakura, or Yami Bakura. Or all three. -^_^-
Ok, it was funny, cause I got over-protective of Seto AGAIN today. Ka-chan and I were in Orchestra and got into an argument over who hotter, Seto or Yami Yuugi. I of course go for Seto. But Ka-chan goes SPEAKING SPANISH and insults Seto. She runs a few feet away and tells me what she said, then I slowly walk towards her. I get a Yami-Bakura-gone-psycho smirk and laugh as scary as Quatre-sama gone ZERO. (For Gundam Wing fans. If not, it's scary, believe me...) At this point of time, she's got stacks of chairs between us. I chase her OVER risers, around people, and around stacks of chairs. People are staring at us and Ka-chan's screaming. Then she screams that she's sorry and I calm down. The end.
I was scary...
Ok, so back to the fic now... **coughs**
Oh, I was just watching the first episode they showed Yami Bakura-koi!
Ok, now that I write some in my spiral, this story is going to SHOOT up to R, possibly NC-17 in the next chapter. Not this chapter, but the next. It all depends on how... descriptive I want it to be. Whether I be brave enough to do full NC-17 material or not.
Most of the fic will be Yami Bakura's POV. I mean, it kinda centers around why he's there, to me at least, and my opinion actually counts for once! **gasp**
Chapter 2-
Yami Bakura's POV:
I laid down in my bed with the covers draped over me. Seto and I had eaten dinner and watched the news.
I had my back to the bathroom and was looking out the window when Seto came out. I was really surprised when he laid himself down next to me. Maybe it was because he was used to having someone else with him, maybe it was because I looked so much like him, Shiro Tenshi.
I turned towards Seto. Though I couldn't see his face, I knew there were tears. This was the first full day without my other half. It hurt him so much.
"Seto, I'm not trying to take his place." I whisper, repeating what I had said earlier.
"I know, but-" His voice cracked. He was really stressed out. So much had happened in one day, really.
All my instincts told me to taunt him, to laugh maniacally at him, to make him feel like dirt for what fate had dealt him, to kick him when he was down. But no, I restrained the urges because I loved him. I would never taunt him again.
"Seto..." I wrapped my arms around his waist and pressed myself against his back, trying to comfort him. I hoped that I could psychically become my other self, so he wouldn't grieve. I couldn't stand to see him grieve. I could laugh for the pure joy of it when other cried, bled, died; but I couldn't face seeing him like this.
I hoped it comforted him. I don't know, but I hope it did.
And I really wanted to be unified, to bring him his happiness. To bring the confident, loving smirk back upon his lips and the life back into his eyes. Why did fate have to hurt him so badly...?
"Thank you Bakura." He whispered so softly I thought it was the wind outside the window.
Smiling, I felt myself relax.
I didn't get anything that night, and I guess I was relieved. I would feel even worse for taking any of Seto's love from my other half. He was Ryou's love, really. Sure, I loved him too, but Ryou had made the commitment, Seto had chosen him.
"Bakura?" Seto asked. He inhaled deeply and my hands moved with his chest.
"Yes?"
"How-how did you get trapped into the Ring?"
Did I want to answer this? I mean, it was my own personal stuff. But, I did. I trusted him.
"Well, a few centuries ago, I was a tomb raider. My fellow tomb raider, Malik Ishtar in this life, and I found a secret tomb. Something- something had led me there, I don't know what. Just, a feeling in my mind. But anyway, we found seven magical items; I picked up one that resembled a ring. There was a curse placed on the tomb, and Malik and I were locked away. The tomb was in the Valley of the Kings, and belonged to a high priest."
But, I thought, there is something you still don't know...
"I'm sorry." Seto whispered.
"For what?" I asked. "You have done nothing to me." Except for deepen my love for you. I loved you way back then, but when I wanted nothing more than I thought was just your body. Love was never explained to me, I was never told what it would be like, never read any books with romance, never got the notion, I didn't know... the greatest literatures that my aibou had ever read couldn't describe it fully. It's impossible to capture the pain and regret and joy on paper. No tens of thousands of words could describe it fully.
"And that tomb is the one we're going to?"
"Yes."
"You must have some anxiety about going back."
I didn't answer, not verbally at least. Some, for the thought of being taken away from you, leaving you completely alone. I wouldn't be able to stand that thought.
I eventually feel asleep, and came into my for-once peaceful dreams.
We packed our belongings into the car and started driving for Luxor. While we're driving, I guess it would be good to get a peek back home.
Mokuba's POV:
I sat in school. It was almost lunch and I was waiting for the bell to ring. I hadn't eaten breakfast, worry had overcome me. But I felt a little calmer now. The plane hadn't crashed and there weren't any urgent calls from Seto, saying something was wrong.
But that's why you should always worry at least a little, lest you be surprised or disappointed.
"Mokuba?" My teacher called, holding a note she had just received. "You are needed in the office. Someone there wishes to tell you something about your brother."
I somehow kept the surprise from leaking out. "What? Ok." Seto? What about him? What happened?
I walked out of the classroom and automatically started running towards the main office. Seto, if something's happened to you...
I flung open the door and stopped. There was Yami Yugi. He stood from the chair he was sitting in and came towards me.
"Yami! What happened to Seto?"
"Nothing yet, Mokuba." He said, with a little edginess in his voice. "But it is Ryou Bakura that I worry about. Yugi asked me to try and remember the spells that would have to have been cast for this occasion. I need you to contact your brother and relay to him a message."
"O-ok. What message?"
"That there is a time limit."
"There is? W-when is it up?"
"When the new moon arises, the spell will be complete and the lost soul will be trapped in an eternal nothingness forever."
"New moon? That's only a week away!"
"Yes, that is why it is of the utmost importance to call Seto and tell him. I believe I know where they are heading."
The office attendants were staring at us strangely, but I ignored them.
"I need to make an emergency phone call!" I ran out of the office and outside. Grabbing my cell phone, I dialed Seto's number.
It rang twice.
"Hello?"
"Seto?"
"Mokuba? Why are you calling me? Aren't you supposed to be in school now?" I heard shuffling.
"I need to tell you something about this."
"Wait, here, I'm going to hand the phone to Bakura. Tell him what you need to. I'm trying to drive." The sound of the phone being handed came through the line.
"Yes?" Yami Bakura's slightly harsher voice asked.
"Yami Bakura, Yami Yugi says that there's a time limit on this."
"What?"
"You have until the next new moon a week from now, then Bakura will be trapped forever." I was on the verge of tears from the information I had just received and was giving.
There was silence. "Thank you Mokuba." He said quietly. Then, the phone went dead. Yami Bakura had hung up.
I closed the phone and tears came down my face. A hand rested on my shoulder and gripped it firmly.
"Be strong Mokuba," Yami Yugi encouraged, "believe in your brother. He will get there on time."
"But-but Bakura's a part of my family too. He can't- if something goes wrong, I'll never see him again. I won't be able to forgive myself for not coming and helping in some way. He's my brother-in-law. I-I should have done something, I should be helping. I need to-"
"Mokuba, calm down." Yami Yugi demanded, anger in his voice. He tried to keep it restrained, but some seeped out.
"I-I'm sorry. I'm just worried."
"I am too Mokuba. But don't worry, your brother's strong, believe in him. Has he ever let you down before?"
"No, even way back in the orphanage, he never did." There was a moment of silence. "Yami, how do you feel about Seto?"
It was just a question; I had often wondered how the rivals felt about each other. I mean, Seto had this obsession with beating Yami
"Your brother is admirable, as are you, Mokuba." He smiled in that confident way of his.
"Thank you Yami."
"You're welcome, Mujitsu Urufu."
Innocent Wolf, I liked that name.
Seto's POV:
So, one week. Only one week. Well, by car, we should get to Luxor by tomorrow night. After that, we need to locate the tomb and perform the unity ritual. We should have plenty of time.
Though the sound of worry in Mokuba's voice touched me. He doesn't usually sound like that, even if he is scared. He was afraid for Bakura and Ryou. And I feel like I've let him down a little, not bringing him along and letting him help. I know he could possibly be more of a hindrance, but I feel as if I should have let him.
We had packed food from Cairo so that we wouldn't have to stop and find somewhere to eat. Bakura and I switched driving once in a while, but I did most of it. I doubted Bakura had a driver's license, but there was hardly anything to hit, save a few camels.
"My God," Bakura sighed, "if only we had cars way back in ancient times. Camels may be able to go for a long time, but they are nothing in speed compared to this." He tapped the air vent. "And they sure as hell didn't have air conditioning."
I laughed quietly. "Bakura? How old are you, exactly?" I know I've been asking him a lot of personal questions that he may have felt uncomfortable asking, but since we were going to be together for a while, I may as well get to know him better.
"I don't know, really. I've been locked in the Ring for centuries. I wasn't alive while Yugi was Pharaoh, but soon after. And do spirits age even?"
I took one hand off the wheel and touched his arm firmly. "Funny, you don't feel like a spirit to me. Flesh, bone, and blood."
"You know what I mean!" He groaned.
You know, it's funny how people act to temporarily forget any problems in life. Even joke when the occasion isn't right for it.
By nightfall, we had made it to one of the smaller towns between Cairo and Luxor. We ate at the local small restaurant, then checked into the hotel. We parked our car right next to where camels were resting. Bakura rubbed one under the chin. The camel seemed to like it. I guess I never noticed, but Bakura seemed to have a way with animals, as Ryou had. He seemed so diligent in his work, whatever he did.
I put a hand on my hip and watched him, smiling slightly.
So, they are so much alike, yet so different. But either way, they are Ryou Bakura.
Yami Bakura's POV:
I noticed Seto watching me, but ignored him. If I looked, he'd probably look away. He had feelings for me, I'm vain enough to say that. I don't know whether it be physical attraction or what. My other half seemed so gentle, and I... I know I sound self-centered, but I saw myself as someone to be sexually attracted to. Someone whose looks you just couldn't get out of your mind and got intense sexual urges towards. Someone you got hot for.
I left the camels and came back towards Seto. He looked away, as I thought he would. Grabbing our bags, we trudged over to our room and went in. After setting our stuff on the second bed, both of us sat. Seto turned on the TV to check the weather.
"A sand storm will be brewing up tomorrow near northern Luxor, we recommend that all near that area stay inside."
"Damn!" Seto yelled so suddenly I jerked in surprise.
Yeah, we would have to go to northern Luxor, but as it seems... that may well be impossible right now.
"Seto, it's just one more day. We still have six more, it shouldn't be that hard. We'll get there on time."
He stared at the wall for a few seconds, then shook his head. "Yeah, you're right." Clicking off the TV, he set down the remote and slipped under the covers.
As I laid down, I turned off the lamp light.
"Bakura?" Seto murmured.
"Yes?"
"Sorry that I've been kind of a jerk to you. I mean, I've been halfway ignoring you all this time. I mean, I haven't seen you in four years, I should be happy to see you, but-" He paused. "You see what's gone on. I still love you both, you and Ryou. I really am sorry for ignoring you."
"Seto, do you find me physically attractive?"
It sounded like a question from absolutely nowhere, but I had a small verbal game in store, just to see his answers.
There was a long amount of silence.
"Yes." He said finally in an embarrassed tone.
"Am I damn hot and sexy?" I know I was pushing him, but I was trying to get a good laugh from him. And you know, if he did... hey, that'd be good.
"Will you tell Ryou my answer?"
"Not if you don't want me to."
"Then hell yes."
"If I asked you to help me with a problem, would you?"
"Of course!"
"Would you save me if Ryou and I had traded places?"
"Yes." This was his most confirmed voice yet. Good, he did care still.
"Do you love me?"
"I've told you that I do. I mean what I say."
"Then that's good enough for me." I turned to him and put my hand on his chest. It moved with his breath and heartbeat. I so wanted him, I felt myself heat up. I felt...
No. Don't. Don't steal the love of Seto from your other half. It'll make you feel worse about all of this. Don't.
But his hand moved up my arm and cuffed the back of my neck. His mouth engulfed mine as he pushed his tongue into my mouth. I didn't want to... but...
He rolled on top of me. I wanted to let him keep on; he reached down my waist into my shorts. Damn, whatever he was doing felt so good... my back arched up.
But when he started unbuttoning my shorts, I separated my mouth from his. "No Seto, not tonight. Not now."
He removed himself off of me, but kept his arm around me. He obviously wasn't sore about it, as I would have been were I in his position.
I put my head on his chest. "I'm sorry, I just feel... I don't know. I feel like tonight I shouldn't."
He was silent, then changed the subject. "When do you think the storm will lift?" He sounded hopeful.
"I don't know, hopefully by tomorrow night. We can start driving tomorrow. If we run into trouble, well, we can pray to the gods for help." I meant the last part as a joke, but Seto didn't seem to take it as one. "Seto, we'll get there on time. If the gods don't will it, then I do."
He stroked his gentle fingers through my hair. I looked at his face and made contact with his beautiful eyes. The shining blue eyes that glimmered like sapphires in the moonlit dark, yet seemed to have a flame of passion burning within. I could tell more than ever why both my aibou and I had fallen in love with him.
If he tried to make a move on me again, I wouldn't stop him.
Song of the Chapter:
Hero
Enrique Iglesias
Would you dance
If I asked you to dance?
Would you run
And never look back?
Would you cry
If you saw me cryin'
Would you save my soul tonight?
Would you tremble
If I touched your lips?
Would you laugh?
Oh please tell me this.
Now would you die
For the one you love?
Hold me in your arms tonight.
I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
Would you swear
That you'll always be mine?
Would you lie?
Would you rub in mind?
Have I gone too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well, I don't care you're here tonight.
I can be your hero baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stay by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
You can take my breath away