Wingzero and Jadej.j have never and will never own Yu-Gi-Oh. The end. 2
Seto wanted to get this meeting done and over with. Their idiotic conversations could put the dead to sleep. He walked into the meeting room, where the council members were as always having some debate over some minor issue.
Yami followed Seto into the room. "Now listen. I did as you ask about getting a slave so now I don't want little meeting to drag on today." Yami sat down in the main chair in the room.
As soon as the pharaoh had made his announcement, the council members all started talking at once. Each of them kept on insisting that their issue was more important than the rest and deemed to be significant enough to be brought to the pharaoh.
The high priest felt an oncoming migraine. 'I wish we could get rid of them, all of them.'
Yami glared at all the people in the room. "Do you understand me?"
As the council members kept arguing, Seto leaned over to Yami. "Please just pick someone and we can get this meeting moving."
"Pegasus!!!" A man with silver hair looked at Yami. "Yes my pharaoh."
The rest of the council members shut up as they heard their pharaoh yell someone's name.
'Finally we can get down to business,' Seto thought with relief, though he dared not show it in front of the council members.
"So what are we arguing about?" Yami looked around the room.
"The problem of our boarders." Pegasus spoke up.
The high priest looked towards Pegasus as he spoke. 'This could be important enough to warrant the pharaoh's attention.'
Yami looked at Pegasus. "So who's trying to attack us?"
"Keith has more information than I do, your highness," Pegasus replied.
"So Seto what do you think of what Pegasus has told us."
"I have heard rumors of renegades gathering and forming an army," Seto said, keeping an eye on Pegasus. "They aren't a problem now; however, more are gathering to their cause."
Yami nodded. "See what information you can come up with. I want to know more about this problem." He tapped his fingers.
The high priest nodded his head. "I will inform you as soon as I get in touch with my contacts. What have you heard about these rumors, Pegasus?"
"These rebellion group was disarray but they been getting organized." Pegasus looked at Seto.
"If they have a capable leader, it should pose a threat to us," Seto said to the pharaoh. "What course of actions should we take?"
"Gather information and find out who is there leader is." Yami let out a breath. "This is important, people."
Ryou was buying things he thought he might need soon. He had a feeling something was going to happen. Since he saw Yugi, he thought it was a sign from the gods.
Bakura moved stealthily through the crowds, looking for an easy target. He blended in the shadows. His eyes always on the look out for some rich fool. He silently cursed. 'I wonder where they could be. All I see are commoners. Bah, this is not a good day for a thief.'
Ryou shook his head. 'Something is going to happen but what?' Ryou picked up the powder he need for painkillers.
The white haired thief noticed a person in fine clothing, indicating that he lived in the palace. He followed the healer from a distance, waiting for the person to be alone before he made his move. 'This is going to be an easy job.'
Ryou moved over to a flower shop to find some seeds and flowers he used in his potions. He removed his hood for a moment to run his fingers in his white hair.
'How long is this guy going to take?' Bakura was starting to become impatient. He didn't notice Ryou's face or his hair, as he wasn't being patient. 'Is it worth tagging this guy?'
Ryou hated to go down into the alley but it was the only way to get to the place where that shop was so he could get rare potions and stuff you can't get on the normal path. The boy then walked into the alley way.
'It's about time!' The thief thought as he made his move. He quickly slipped into the shadows as he saw the healer walk into the alley. When Bakura was within range, he wrapped his right arm around the upper body and his left hand covered Ryou's mouth. He dragged the boy to a secluded place in the alley.
Ryou brown eyes went wild. He wiggled a bit but did little to fight back.
Bakura tightened his grip on his victim. "I could easily crush your throat if you don't hand over your money or would you rather I slit it."
Ryou tried to say something but the hand on his mouth didn't let him.
Seeing as his 'victim' couldn't respond, Bakura made an offer. "I will let go of you. If you so much as scream, I'll kill you. If you fight back, I'll kill you. If you don't hand over your valuables, I'll kill you. If you try to make a run for it, I will kill you. Understand?"
Ryou nodded. He had very little on him since he had bought most of what he need but maybe he had enough to make this thief happy.
As soon as Bakura released his prisoner, he instantly pulled out his trusty dagger. In tough situations, this piece of metal had saved his skin countless times.
"What do you want from me, other than my money?" Ryou remained still.
"Any valuables you have on you: gold, silver, jewels. You get my drift." Bakura couldn't see Ryou's face, since they were in the shadows. He had his dagger pointed towards the healer.
"I'm a healer. I just have a few coins left. I don't wear much of anything." Ryou dropped the bag of what he had left from his shopping.
Bakura moved with stealth and snatched the bag. After looking inside and finding a small amount, he growled. "Is this the best you can do?"
"I never carry much with me." Ryou shivered. "Check me out if you like." He removed his cloak and hood. It fell to the ground.
The thief's eyes were wide with shock and surprise. He stepped back, still holding the pouch. 'How dare this person copy MY image?' "Who are you boy?"
"Ryou, healer." He was in shock as well, when he at last saw the face of this thief.
"Are you a curse or a blessing from the gods?" Bakura was busy deciding whether he should kill his look alike or not.
"I'm wondering that myself. You are the second double in the past couple of days." Ryou backed against the wall.
"Second double? Who is the first?" Bakura eyed the retreating boy.
"The Pharaoh Yami has a double. But his double is small and has a few differences but he is the Pharaoh's double."
"So the pharaoh has a double?" Bakura said thoughtfully, before realization hit him. "And how would you know he has a double unless you're close to the pharaoh?"
"I'm one of the palace's healers. I seen the Pharaoh's double and another that really different." Ryou shivered against the wall.
"Just a healer?" The thief advanced forward to study his double in detail. 'Does he play me for a fool?'
"It's the truth." Soft brown eyes looked at the cold brown eyes.
"Bah, you're not worth my time," Bakura scoffed. 'Lousy healer.'
"Why?" Ryou stepped forward. "I have free run in the palace..." He didn't want his double to leave.
Bakura sheathed his dagger and took one last glare at his double, before turning around to leave.
"Then this is good-bye." Ryou pick up his cloak and turn to leave. "I believe we met again. I sure Ra made us to look alike for a reason." He took a step away from Bakura. He was still going to the shop to get the rare potions. He had the right to credit with the owner of the shop.
"As if, I don't need anyone but myself," Bakura muttered after he heard the healer say that. "The only person you can count on is yourself and no one else." He had lived on the streets most of his life and never depended on anyone else but himself.
"That's true enough. I have no one for a long time then The Pharaoh found out I had healing powers he help me learn about my gift. Take care then." Ryou started to walk away.
Bakura leapt gracefully onto a wall, before jumping and catching the edge of the roof. He flipped backwards onto the roof. 'What does he know?'
Ryou wonder why that double of himself affected him so much. He ran to the shop to get what he need.
The thief kept low to the roof, while surveying the grounds for any potential targets. Normally, he would rob them and hurt them if necessary, but he would never kill his victims. 'Why does he bother me so much? Bah, I should be concentrating on stealing money. This isn't enough for food.'
Ryou came out of the shop and head back to the palace. But as he headed for the exit of the ally way three brutes were standing his way.
Bakura hopped from building top to building top, muttering something about his look alike being a curse. All he did was give the thief a headache, trying to make sense out of all of it.
"I'm sorry I have no more money." Ryou slowly backed away.
"Who say we want money."
Ryou face turned whiter than his hair.
The thief mindless wandered on the roof tops, not caring where he was going. Something or someone caught his eye. It was his look alike in the company of some rather ugly men. 'I wonder what's he going to do.'
"Please don't. Back off." Ryou remained still.
Bakura crept to into the shadows. He paused for a second, when he thought the attacker heard him. 'Why am I interested in that boy?'
Ryou slowly pulled out a duel card. "Now don't make use this..." He kept his eyes on the men in front of him.
Bakura raised his brow. This little healer knew how to summon duel monsters, which meant he had some sort of training with the shadow games. This could be interesting. He looked towards the card and found it to be the Change of Hearts card. 'Bah, not even a worthy duel monster, though it is quite interesting.' He nimbly leapt the leader of the attackers and held his dagger to the throat without piercing the skin.
"You?!?!" Ryou held his card as he watch his double attack one of the men.
"I would suggest you leave him unless you want a new breathing hole," Bakura growled at the attackers.
The men growled but back off. "I don't even know your name yet?" Ryou held his card still.
Bakura watched at the men leave. "The name is Bakura."
"Would you like to go to the palace?" Ryou slowly put his card away.
Bakura backed off. He knew the guards would have him hung as he was probably the most wanted thief in all of Egypt.
"Did I say something wrong?" Ryou lowered his head.
"You do realize I will be hung or sent to prison to rot if I take one step in that place," Bakura said. "Besides, why would I want to go there when I know I will die." He played around with his dagger.
"Why is that? You stole something of Yami's or Seto's?" Ryou looked at Bakura. "I can say you save my life and maybe you can help us find out information."
"I haven't stolen anything from those twits yet," Bakura said sharply. "Though I have stolen from the visiting royalty and dignitaries. You do realize I am one of the most wanted criminals. I heard the guards were supposed to execute me on sight."
"Oh!" Ryou titled his head to one side. "I can ask Yami to drop that order."
Cold brown eyes blinked with surprise. "How can you do that?"
Ryou straightened out his clothes. "I maybe a healer but I'm am one of the top healers and good friend of the Pharaoh and High Priest."
'What is his angle?' "Maybe some other time, I have to go back to my work if I want to eat tonight," Bakura said quickly.
"Can I take you somewhere to eat? I know of a place that owns me a favor." Ryou move closer to Bakura.
This caught Bakura off guard. "Why are you being nice to me when everyone else doesn't give a damn?"
"A feeling. There is no other way to explain it." Ryou stood there.
"Let's go then," Bakura said, while limping off in a direction.
"Are you okay? I can see to that limp." Ryou walked beside Bakura.
"What limp?" Bakura asked, trying to cover up his mistake. He had twisted his ankle, while saving Ryou, but his pride wouldn't allow him to show any weakness in front of the boy.
"You can't hide pain from me. I feel everyone's pain around me. All the time." Soft brown eyes looked at Bakura.
"I twisted my ankle while saving you," Bakura said while looking away from the healer. "It's nothing compared to some of the other injuries I've received."
"Let me heal it for you." Ryou saw the restaurant he was taking Bakura. "There is the restaurant we are going too." He pointed it out.
"I can live with the pain," Bakura said, before slipping on a something and falling a little before he caught himself. Soon he was on the ground, clutching his right ankle.
Ryou quickly was beside Bakura. His hands were glowing as they wrapped around Bakura's ankle. "You aren't the only one with pride."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Bakura asked as his ankle was being healed.
"The other slave that came with the Pharaoh's look like. He might not show it out right but when I heal him I could feel his feelings. His anger, fear and stubborn pride." Ryou let go of Bakura's ankle. "Is that better?"
Bakura slowly stood up and tested his ankle. "Much." He felt a little bit guilty for taking the healer's money after Ryou was kind to him. 'It would mean I would have to look harder.' He dug out the healer's pouch and held it out. "Here."
Ryou stood up. "No it's alright. I have more back at the palace. I just don't carry alot with me. You need it more than I do. Come let's get that meal." He walk past Bakura and towards the restaurant.
Cold eyes blinked with surprise. 'What is he up to?' Bakura quickly followed the healer into the restaurant. It wasn't the type he would go to as he didn't have enough money on hand.
Ryou hugged the owner of the restaurant. "So how is your son doing?"
The man smiled. "So much better since you heal him. Come, come let me show you my best table."
Ryou returned the smile. "Oh this is Bakura he dinning with me."
The man looked over at the other. "Not a problem Ryou any for the man that save my son's life."
Bakura remained silent as he followed the restaurant owner and Ryou to the table. He didn't know how to act around refined people as he thought they were. Well, according to him, it was much finer than the taverns he frequently visited.
Ryou sat down. "I bring out the best for you and your guest. It'll be done in 20 to 30 minutes." The man turned and left. "Come Bakura sit down."
Bakura sat down nervously. He fidgeted in his seat, as he wasn't used to being refined. Normally, he could care less, but now why would he even care?
"Relax Bakura. No one will bug you here." Ryou smiled. "Do you want any thing to drink?"
"I wouldn't know, since I usually drink water," Bakura shrugged. "I haven't eaten rich food."
"Juice then. Can't have you walking back and forth. I never understand why some people drink too much."
"They drink because they want to drown out the pain of reality," Bakura informed the healer.
"They can't handle reality so they find some way to cope with it."
"I wonder if that why Jou's father drinks then." The meal showed up and Ryou order their juice.
"Perhaps, he has a rough life that he turned to drinking so he doesn't have to deal with it," Bakura huffed. "What a wimp. He can't handle it." He looked at the food and started nibbling it.
At least Jou seems stronger than his father. He now in the palace with the pharaoh's look alike."
"What is this stuff?" Bakura asked after taking a bite of the food.
"Lamb, potatoes, and rice." Ryou munched on the food and the juice showed up.
"It tastes better than what I normally eat," Bakura sighed. "I can't stay for long though, I have to 'earn' a living. If you catch my drift."
"Well I see what I can do about the kill on sight thing. If I do clear you of that how can I find you later or leave a message at lease for you." Ryou took a sip of the juice.
"I'll find you," Bakura said. "I'm usually around this area for now, though I can't guarantee that I will be here for the next week."
"Sounds fair. To let you know I always go to that shop at the end of that dark ally way. Take care Bakura." Ryou stood up. "I must go now enjoy the rest of the meal." He then left the thief.
"Later," Bakura said as he continued eating. 'What is he up to? Oh well, at least I got a free meal.' He stared at the healer's pouch. 'I wonder why he didn't want this.' The thief fingered the pouch before finishing his meal and leaving.
Ryou hurried back to the palace. 'I must tell Seto of my look like at once. This must be a sign of the gods...First Yugi. Then Jou which seems to have similar power like Seto and now my own double.' The palace came into view. Ryou then set about finding Seto, High Priest.
Seto had left the meeting, complaining of a headache. In fact, he just wanted to get away from them. 'I pity the pharaoh. He has to deal with those losers on a daily basis.' He kind of felt sorry that he left his pharaoh in that position, but he told Yami he would check up on their slaves.
Ryou came a round a corner. "Seto...Seto..." The white hair teen ran up to the high priest.
"What is it?" Seto asked as he saw the healer run up to him. 'I wonder what could be this urgent. Might as well find out.'
Ryou lean up against the wall to catch his breath. "Seto have you heard of a thief name Bakura?" Brown eyes look at Seto.
"I've heard of him only by reputation," Seto said thoughtfully. "Why do you ask?"
"He looks like me." Ryou said in a breath. "I think this is a sign of the Gods Seto."
"He would be the second double," Seto mused out loud. "I would think it is a sign of the gods. What could they possibly be saying? I'll have to do research."
"Do not for get Jou. He shares your gift in talking to Dragons Seto." Ryou stood up straight. "There is one thing I think must be done. Bakura has a death mark over his head. I think that must be remove."
"I haven't forgotten Jou," Seto said. "As a matter of fact, I was on my way to see how Jou and Yugi were doing. As for Bakura, you'll have to talk to Yami about that. He's the only one who can remove the death mark, though he's in a meeting with his council members. He will need your attention, once it's over."
Ryou nodded. "Okay Seto. I will talk with Seto you best look after Yugi and Jou then." The healer then left Seto to go see Yami once his meeting over.
The high priest rounded the corner and headed towards the sleeping area. He walked up to the door and knocked on it. 'I wonder what they're up to and if Ruby is hiding like she should be.'
Yugi looked up from where they were dueling. He placed his deck away, since they had ended their game and were about to start another.
Jou put his own deck way. "Who there?"
"It's me, Seto," the high priest answered. "Can I come in?"
Yugi stood up and walked over towards the door. He then opened it for the high priest to enter. "Hi."
Jou smile at Seto. "Hey Seto. What's up?" Honey eyes look at the high priest.
"I'm here to see how you're doing," Seto said. "And to get away from those council members who are trying to bore us to death." The high priest closed the door behind him as Yugi took a seat on his bed.
Jou hopped onto his own bed. "That bad?" He smirked.
"Yes, and I caught Rei to attack Pegasus," Seto mentioned as he remembered his youngest dragon, sneaking behind Pegasus. Yugi fell over on his bed giggling.
Jou fell down on the bed laughing his head off. "I take it this Pegasus isn't the favorites in the group." His face was flush as he smiled at Seto.
"My dragons like him," Seto said with a smirk. "For target practice. Arian and Celesia were too wrapped up in each other to notice. Rei could feel my boredom and frustration so he went to take out the source of it."
"No doubt Ruby would of join in roasting this person, Pegasus." Jou stretched his body.
"I don't trust him either," Seto narrowed his eyes. "He's after something. I don't know what it is." He fingered his millennium rod.
"What do you think he's after?" Yugi asked when he finally calmed down.
"With him, you can't tell," Seto sighed.
Jou's fingers rubbed his lips. "Any ways Seto other than wanting to see us, what's on your mind?"
'Nothing but you,' Seto wanted to say that, but he would have felt embarrassed. "It seems Ryou, our healer, has found his double."
"Man what's going on?" Jou sat up and look at Seto. "I know there something else but I take it ya don't want to say it front of Yugi." Jou's lips curried up in a grin.
"As I have some free time, would you like a tour of the palace," Seto asked Jou. "I'll see to it that Yugi has some company, since Yami will most likely be busy till lunch."
"Is that okay with you Yugi?" The blonde looked at his small friend.
"I'm okay with it," Yugi smiled cutely. "After all, I know you want to spend time with him. You've been talking about him during our duels."
Jou's face turned many shades of red. He looked away from Seto's glace on him. "Okay Yugi, I hope not to be to long..."
"Take your time, Jou," Yugi teased the blonde. "You could barely keep your attention on the duel and you kept fidgeting."
"Is that so?" Seto looked over at Jou.
Jou nod his head. He had no idea he would be put on the spot like this so fast. "Well it does't help when your lovely blue eyes keep entering my thoughts."
'Your honey eyes keep invading my thoughts,' Seto wanted to say that, but decided against it. "Let's go find someone to keep you company." He directed the comment to Yugi, then he looked over at Jou. "Then we can spend some time alone in my room."
Jou's face turned even brighter red. "What about Ryou or Mokuba."
"Ryou is waiting for Yami to come out of the meeting and Mokuba is busy with his training," Seto sighed. "He has a private tutor."
"Jou, are you okay?" Yugi asked with concern. "Your face is red."
"I'm okay Yugi. Just excited to see parts of palace." Jou stood up.
"You sure about that? We could ask Ryou." Yugi mentioned the healer's name.
Ryou encountered Yami as he came out of the meeting. He told about Bakura being his double. Yami decide to remove the death mark on the thief but Bakura still have to answer to some of the crimes he had done. Ryou told Yami his idea. The Pharaoh said he would think about it. They had been walking over to the room which Yugi and Jou were in.
Seto opened the door to for the slaves to leave, when he saw Yami and Ryou approaching them. "I see you survived the meeting Yami. It's a good sign."
Yugi tried to take a peek from behind the high priest, but couldn't as he was much shorter than the brunette.
"I wish I could of left when you did Seto.." Yami rubbed his head. "Ryou told me of Bakura. The thief will not die but he might have to do time." He came into the room. Ryou smile at Seto. "Hello Jou, Yugi." Jou waved to Ryou and bowed to Yami.
"Since you have company, Jou and I will take our leave," Seto said as he looked at the exit. "If Yami would permit us."
Yami nodded. "Go ahead Seto, Jou. Hello Yugi." He came close to his double. Ryou followed Yami into the room.
Seto practically dragged the blonde into his room, as he was eager to spend time alone with his slave, before the next meeting.
Jou gasped as he was pulled into Seto's room. "Seto?"
"Hi," Yugi said meekly from his bed. He was a little scared of Yami, but he seemed to be comfortable enough to be in the pharaoh's company without hiding.
"Hello again, Yugi." Ryou sat down on the bed. "How are you today?"
Yami sat on the other bed. "How been your day so far Yugi?"
"I'm doing fine," Yugi replied. "Jou and I have been mostly dueling, though his mind was on a certain brunette with blue eyes."
Both Ryou and Yami giggled. "To tell you the truth,. I think Seto has his mind on a certain blonde with honey eyes."
"I'm bored out of my mind," Yugi whined a little. "What do you want to do?"
"Well I like to learn more about you and your deck." Yami smiled at Yugi.
"What would you like to know about it?" Yugi inquired.
"What other monsters you have?" Ryou stood up and grabbed a piece of fruit off the food cart. "Would you like something to eat Yugi?"
"It's okay, I had eaten lunch earlier with Jou," Yugi assured Ryou. "You already know Calin. I have Mystical Elf, Feral Imp, Kuriboh, Silver Fang, Summon Skull, and a few others." He showed them his monster cards. Yami show Yugi his cards.
"Who's she?" Yugi pointed to the female counterpart of the Dark Magician.
"That's the Dark Magician Girl." Yami smiled at Yugi. Ryou sank down into a chair. He was tired from all the stuff that had happened to him.
"I never knew there was a Dark Magician Girl," Yugi looked at the card. "What's her name? Is she related to Kor?"
Yami giggle. "She is called Lin. There aren't very many of her kind."
"Is she related to Kor?" Yugi asked again.
"Yes they are siblings." Yami looked at his card.
"Are you okay?" Yugi asked the healer when he noticed Ryou sinking deeper into the chair.
"I'll be fine Yugi. I just had a busy day." The white hair teen smiled.
"I heard that you had a double," Yugi mentioned.
Ryou nodded. "Yes and a very dark one but I think there is more to him than even he knows about himself." He took a deep breath.
"Does he have a name?" Yugi gave Ryou his full attention, while kind of ignoring Yami.
"He calls himself Bakura. He's a thief." Ryou answered while Yami just watched Yugi.
"Bakura, I've heard of him before," Yugi said softly. "He robbed my next door neighbor."
"He says he does it so he can eat." Ryou closed his eyes and thought of Bakura.
"That's so sad, to steal for a living," Yugi was becoming depressed. "What's your favorite duel monster?" He wanted to switch topics.
"Change of Heart, Yugi. She keeps me safe." Ryou showed the boy the card.
"What's her name?" Yugi asked with interest as he looked at the card. He hadn't noticed Yami getting tired.
Yami had sunk into the bed. He was tired of everything that been going on around him. Right now the Pharaoh wanted some sleep.
"Her name is Duo." Ryou smiled. He saw Yami falling asleep.
Yugi giggled as he saw the pharaoh falling asleep. He walked over to him and sat next to his double. Yami didn't look like a cold person when he was sleeping. In fact, he looked the opposite. Yugi gently laid down next to him.
Yami's chest went up and down. "It seems Yami needs more sleep these days." Ryou giggled quietly.
"It would seem," Yugi said, moving closer to the pharaoh.
Yami squeezed the pillow he had in his hands. "Mmm..." He moan in his sleep. Ryou bit back a laugh.
Yugi moved close enough to be touching Yami. He hoped the pharaoh wouldn't wake up to see him almost cuddling up against him.
Yami smiled and squeezed the pillow again.
"I just can't bring myself to wake him." Ryou smiled at the site.
"Me either," Yugi whispered. Since Yami wasn't going to do anything, Yugi sat up without making too much movement and started to get off the bed.
Yami jolted up. "Where what?" He rubbed his head. "Dame all these meetings..."
The sudden movement caused Yugi to fall onto Yami's lap.
Yami looked down at Yugi. "You okay?"
A red tint covered Yugi's cheeks. 'Why am I thinking about him that way?' "I'm okay." He turned his head so Yami can't see his face.
"I'm sorry for waking up and scaring you." Yami looked at Yugi. Ryou was giggling.
"You didn't scare me," Yugi said now blushing a bright red. "You caught me off guard." He made no move to get off of Yami.
Yami let out a breath. "Well I have to get going Yugi. Ryou can you stay with Yugi until Jou comes back." Ryou nodded to Yami.
"Okay," Yugi said getting off of Yami, even though he made a great pillow.
"I see you later Yugi." Yami left the room.
"Seto what is this about?" Jou looked around the High Priest's room.
"Is there anything wrong about wanting to spend time with you especially when I have a busy schedule and you don't?" Seto replied.
"No it's just why in your room?" Jou's face was red again. He backed off a bit. He was nervous.
"I wanted to spend time with you alone, without anyone interrupting us," Seto replied as he sat down in a plush chair. "No one will dare bothering us here unless they have a death wish coming."
"So what do you want from me?" Jou looked at Seto in the chair. His hand slowly roamed down his chest. He licked his dry lips.
"To spend time with you," Seto spoke up. 'What is he thinking? It must be something good for him to be looking at me that way.'
"Seto..." Jou's face remained red. He had started to play with the blue robe's ropes. "Have you ever...well..." Jou looked down to the floor. "Had sex with any one..."
"I'd rather forget about those experiences," Seto looked out the window. His face became depressed and angry.
Jou turned away from Seto. "I didn't mean to upset you Master...." His heart felt like it broke into pieces.
The high priest sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "I wouldn't expect you to remember." He glanced over at Jou. "I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at my stepfather and for the living hell he put me through. I was glad Mokuba didn't have to experience what I've been through."
"Seto...I wondering if..." Jou came over to the high priest. "Would you show me what love is?" Jou kneeled down in front of Seto.
Seto sighed. "I would like to show you what love is, but I'm not ready for a physical relationship. Not yet, the pain from my stepfather's abuse hasn't gone away, even though it has been four years since he touched me."
"I see." Jou sank to the floor. "Then why do I feel this way towards you...I want something...and I don't know what it is." Honey eyes sadly looked at Seto for answers.
Jou touched his heart. "I've been so alone all my life and even though I was cold towards you at first I...I felt something towards you..." His face turned red.
"The only person I had was my little brother," Seto looked over towards Jou. "I couldn't get close to anyone with my stepfather around. Ever since then, I haven't opened up to anyone, but around you, I feel as if I can tell you anything."
"My mother and sister disappear one night and I was left with my dad. He started to drink heavily and then he locked me up and beat me and four nights ago he almost rape me..." Jou rest his head against Seto's leg. "I had no one for a long time to talk too..."
"So it would seem we have another thing in common," Seto said thoughtfully as he played with Jou's blonde hair. "We both have younger siblings. I will make sure your father will never touch you again. He has a death wish if he ever comes after you, I swear it."
Jou purred from Seto's touch. "I want to make you happy...Seto..." The blonde rubbed up against Seto's leg.
The high priest pulled Jou onto his lap and wrapped his arms around the blonde.
"Mmm...Seto..." Jou slowly wrapped his arms around Seto. "I feel so complete with you."
"I wish this moment will last forever, but I have to go to yet another boring meeting," Seto grumbled.
"Don't go." Jou gripped tightly onto Seto. "Please...just stay with me." Honey eyes grew big and sad. "Please Seto..." His voice grew soft.
"I will stay with you until then, but I have to go or they will suspect something," Seto sighed as he rubbed Jou's back.
"Can't they do what they have to do with out you." Jou's eyes watered. "I need you more than a silly group of people." Jou rubbed his head into Seto's chest.
"I can't leave Yami with all the responsibilities," Seto sighed once again. "He hasn't been getting much sleep lately as a result of their demands. That's why they told him to get a personal slave so he would have more time governing his kingdom."
"Why not take a day or two off." Jou made a silly face. "Can I sleep with you tonight?" The blonde's fingers rubbed Seto's chest.
"I wouldn't have it any other way," Seto continued to rub Jou's back. "I would love to take a day off, but that would leave Yami with too much work."
Jou pouted. "I want you..." The blonde yawned.
"It looks like Yami isn't the only one who needs more sleep," Seto also yawned. "We all could use some sleep. We need to hire more people to help out here."
Jou yawned again. "So why not go to sleep now..." His fingers slowly moved along the rim of Seto's skirt.
"We can take a small nap, but I have to get back," Seto murmured as he closed his eyes.
Jou kiss Seto's chest. "Mmm...you feel so soft."
"So I make a good pillow?" Seto said with amusement.
'Gods I want him so badly. I wish he would just fuck me.' Jou looked at Seto. Passion filled his honey eyes.
"What is it?" Seto asked, opening one of his eyes to look down at Jou.
"I didn't say any thing? Did I?" Jou face was bright red.
"You're eyes told me," Seto replied with a genuine smile.
"I know you don't want to...yet..." Jou let out a sigh. "But I can wait..."
"Thank you," Seto held onto Jou tightly. He really didn't want this moment to end, but he had a meeting to attend. "I have to go."
Jou sank deeply into Seto's chest. "I need you.." His voice was weak. "I can't explain it but I feel inside me..."
"I promise I will return as soon as I am finished and then I won't leave you for the rest of the day," Seto replied. His heart was breaking into pieces as he wanted to comfort his slave.
Jou smiled at Seto. His hands rose and rubbed Seto's cheek. "I'll be here."
"I won't be long," Seto assured the blonde, as he lifted Jou off of his lap. "If those jokes of a council take too long, I'll sic my Blue Eyes White Dragons. Rei will be happy."
Jou giggled. "Love to see that." The blonde stood up and headed over to Seto's bed. The blonde then crawled into the bed He yawned and fell asleep.
Jou wiggled deeper into Seto's bed. He didn't understand why he had fallen harden hard for Seto all of a sudden. Ruby came out of her card and curried up in Jou's blond hair.
Yugi looked over to the healer. "Can I meet Duo?"
Ryou call his card. The strange monster appeared one angle wing and one demon wing.
"Hi," Yugi greeted the Change of Hearts.
The card smiled at Yugi. "Such a warm heart."
"What are your powers?" Yugi had no clue what she could do.
"I can take control of any monster for my master when I'm on the field."
"That's cool," Yugi said, very excited. "It reminds me of this magic card." He held up Brain Control.
"I know I would," Seto said shutting the door quietly as he took his leave. He walked towards the meeting room. Along the way, he ran across Yami. "Ready to be bored to death again?"
The card nodded. "Every much so."
"Egypt to Yami, are you there?" The high priest asked as he walked alongside the pharaoh.
"Yes...I'm just upset leaving Yugi." Yami looked at the floor.
"I thought for a second, they've bored you to death even before you reached the room," Seto said, trying to cheer up Yami.
Yami just growled. "We need new blood around here Seto." He looked at his friend.
"What about Ryou's double?" Seto suggested. "Though, I don't exactly trust him."
"Bakura will have to prove himself but he would be every helpful to fine out information." Yami pushed open the door to the room the others where waiting for him and Seto.
"Now that you mention it, he could gather information on the renegade group," Seto said, as they entered the room. He took up his traditional place next to the pharaoh and waited for the others to quiet down. The council members eventually became silent as they see their pharaoh on his chair.
"First thing on the order of business is the thief Bakura. I learned he isn't as bad as I was first told. His death mark is lifted but I still want him brought before me." Yami sank down into his chair.
"Is there anything else, your highness?" The high priest asked the Yami formally, as they were in front of the council.
Pegasus twitched. He didn't like the idea of Bakura free of his death mark.
"Has there been any new information on these rebels."
Otogi politely spoke, "We haven't heard anything new since the last meeting. Our spies haven't contacted us."
"Well it only has been a few hours since our last meeting. I hope we have some information tomorrow if not in the morning at least at the afternoon meeting." Yami rub his chin.
"Your highness, our spies cannot report until two days from now," Otogi sighed. He didn't want to be the bearer of bad news, but he had to tell Yami, as the others were too cowardly to tell.
"Why is that?" Yami sat up in his seat.
"They have to take precaution," Otogi explained. "If they come rushing here with the latest news, the renegades would suspect something and I fear for our spies lives."
Yami slapped his forehead. "Of course. I'm sorry. I had too much on my mind of late, which brings me up to another matter. Since we will have no information on the renegades for a few days I want some time to myself. We only have a meeting if something comes up." He looked at everyone in the room.
Otogi nodded his head. "As you wish your highness, but I implore you to increase security. Your guards are becoming lax and I fear for your safety."
"He has a point," Seto agreed with the council member. Even though Otogi was as young as they were, the high priest knew him to be a trustworthy ally and a friend. "We can't completely relax. Who knows when they will strike?" His blue eyes stayed on Pegasus longer than the other council members.
"Agree. The guards will be strengthened and more guards on the streets as well. We can't have my people caught in the cross fire." Yami looked at Seto and the others in the room.
"Your highness, I would also like to request that you won't leave the palace without your guards like last time," the high priest reminded the pharaoh of their last excursion.
Yami nodded. "I understand, Seto. Times have become more dangerous."
"Is there anything else on the agenda?" Seto wanted to get back to his blonde slave.
No one spoke. "Okay then in two days we will meet about these renegades. If there is any thing else that need our attention then we meet." Yami stood up.
The high priest looked at Pegasus, daring him to say something.
Otogi shook his head. "If something important comes up, I will inform you right away."
"Thank you Otogi." Yami look at Seto. "Come Seto we have some things to tend to now."
"As you wish my pharaoh." Pegasus bowed to the boy king.
Otogi and the other council members stood up and bowed to the pharaoh, before taking their leave.
The high priest nodded his head and followed after Yami. "I don't trust, Pegasus." He said when they were out of range.
"You had that same feeling then, Seto?" Yami looked at his friend. "There seem to be a dark feeling coming from that man now."
"I have a feeling he is dabbling in the dark arts," Seto said in a grave tone. "It is only a theory, but I could feel negative energy coming off of him, though he is trying to conceal it."
"We best keep an eye on Pegasus as well." Yami sighed and rubbed his forehead.
"Which reminds me, we have to be extremely careful on who we hire as chefs," Seto sighed. "Who knows who wants to poison you?"
Yami nodded. "Maybe we should hire those chefs from that restaurant I love so much."
"I know I can trust a few of them," Seto said thoughtfully. "I'm sure they'll be more than happy to live in the palace."
"Good then. Now I will see to my slave and I know you have to look after your slave."
"Thank you," Seto said before departing and entering his room, where he found Jou fast asleep on his bed. He quietly walked over to his chair and sat down in it, watching the blonde sleep peacefully.
Yugi was having a fun time, playing with his duel monster, Duo, and Ryou. They were playing a game; he used to play at home.
Jou had the sheets rap around his body now, one of the pillows in his arms. Ruby slept on top of the blonde. Hidden in the blonde hair.
Rei popped out of his card and joined Ruby on top of the blonde. He wanted to take a nap and Jou made the perfect bed.
A mumble came out of Jou's lips. "I'm not a hotel...for dragons..." He settled down and yawn. "Seto?"
"Is that so, because I see two dragons right at home in your hair," Seto said with an amused smirk.
"Do you know why I draw dragons to me?" Jou hugged the pillow in his arms. 'I want to hug you Seto.'
"You have a rare talent," Seto said. "They are drawn to you, because they can feel your power."
"Power? talent? me?" Jou slowly sat up. "I don't have either."
"Never underestimate yourself," Seto sighed. "You never know what you're capable of doing until you try. I can tell you haven't been trained. Would you like me to train you as we have the same gifts?"
Jou looked at Seto. "My old man though I was a plague of some kind. What do you mean by gifts?" His face brightened. 'I'll do anything with you now.'
"Not everyone has a connection to dragons," Seto explained. "We can talk to other dragons even if they aren't our own. We sense other dragons and they can sense us. That is how I am the master of three Blue Eyes White Dragons. We also have a hidden power, since dragons have strong powers."
"I..." Jou pulled his legs up to his chest. "Are you sure about me?" He looked into those blue eyes.
"In all the time we have known each other, have I ever lied or misled you?" Seto asked Jou.
"No..you haven't." Jou looked at Seto. "I'm a bit scared to find out I have this..." He touched his heart. "This power,,gift in me."
"I know the feeling," Seto admitted. "When I discovered I had this ability, I was completely scared until someone helped me control my gift. He taught me to appreciate what I have and how to use my gift to benefit others."
"Seto...please teach me." Jou looked at the priest. He shook a little bit in fear.
The high priest stood up and walked over to Jou, before sitting down next to him. He held the blonde in a loving embrace. "I would be honored to."
Rei peeked out of Jou's hair, to see what was going on. He started playing with the blonde's hair as he was bored.
Ruby came out too. ~I think they want to be alone. My master wants your master badly.~ She smiled at Rei.
The youngest Blue Eyes White Dragon nodded his head and went back into his card.
Ruby disappeared as well. Jou look at Seto. "Tell me about these gifts." Jou's hand rubbed gently against Seto's chest.
"What would you like to know?" Seto asked as he pulled Jou closer to him.
Yami knocked on the door. "May I come in."
"Sure," Yugi called out.
Yami entered the room. "Thank you Ryou for looking after Yugi." He smiled at the boy. "Do you want to see my home now, Yugi?"
"Your welcome Yami." Ryou's monster Duo then shimmered and disappeared into the card.
Yugi bounced off the bed. "Okay!" He started giggling, when he saw Calin sweatdrop at his antics.
Yami held out his hand. "Come there is lots to see."
Yugi was nervous in the presence of the pharaoh. He trusted Yami not to hurt him, but he was still scared. The young boy walked up to Yami, though he didn't take his double's hand.
Yami put his hand down. "Okay Yugi. One step at a time then." He opened the door. "Would you like to see the garden?"
"Okay," Yugi was within arm's distance, but he dared not go any closer to Yami. "I used to have a small garden, back at home."
Yami lead Yugi to the garden. "What would you like to see first?"
"What is there to see?" Yugi asked looking around.
"There are rose, lilies and many more flowers." Yami took a deep breath.
"Lilies are my favorite," Yugi said, looking around the garden. "I planted white ones in my garden."
"The lilies are over here." Yami walked down the path towards the fountain. "We have many different kinds of lilies."
Yugi skipped over towards the lilies. He sniffed a few of them and found the one he liked. "This one smells nice." He walked over to where the fountain was and stared at how the water was flowing through it.
Yami sat down on the fountain's side. "I come here to clear my mind." He smiled at Yugi.
Unfortunately for the pharaoh, Yugi had a mischievous side to him. The little guy walked up to Yami and splashed some of the water on him, before running to the opposite side and giggling.
Yami shook his head. "Yugi?" The pharaoh stood up and started to play tag with the small boy.
"What can you do with this gift." Jou nuzzle Seto's chest. "I want to know what I can do."
"Communication is our greatest strength," Seto answered. "We can communicate verbally with them. We can feel their emotions, and they can feel ours. The power I was referring to is control over dragons. I know how do it, but I would rather have a dragon obey me on its own free will than to force it."
"I never force any monster to my bidding. It wouldn't be right." Jou rested his head under Seto's chin.
"I know, but I learned how to use this power, since I never know when it might come in handy," Seto sighed. "When I received Arian, he was a handful. No one wanted him, because he was hard to control. I had to use my power or he would have hurt innocent people or even worse hurt himself."
"Mmm...." Jou was listening to Seto's heart. "I never had any of those problems...Ruby was in pain and I had to help her. I use my Time Wizard to free her from that stuck up brat."
"I'm glad you never had to deal with it," Seto said with a smile. "A Red Eyes Black Dragon is a powerful duel monster. Who knows what could have happened if you didn't know how to use your powers."
"I never known I had this power." Jou kiss Seto's chest. "I'm glad you found me. What would of happen if this gift of mine got out of control?."
"My teacher never told me what would happen, but from the research I've done, it can be dangerous," Seto said very seriously. "You inadvertently order a dragon to kill someone or destroy entire cities."
Jou shivered in Seto's arms. "I never want to do that. It would break my soul." He kissed Seto's hand.
"That's why I would like to help you control your powers," Seto squeezed Jou's arm.
"Show me everything...Seto." Jou gently kissed Seto on the lips. "Please...."
"When would you like to start?" Seto asked before returning the kiss.
"In the morning...." Jou's fingers rubbed one of Seto's nipples. "Make me whole Seto...please...." He kissed Seto deeper this time.
Seto sighed. "I know you want to have a physical relationship, but I would like our relationship to be more than that." 'I'm not ready for this type of commitment.'
"I'm sorry for forcing you." Jou pull away and head for the door. He stopped. "I don't know why I'm acting like this..." Honey eyes look back at Seto. Fill with tears. "I'm so confused why I'm being pulled towards you..." Jou then sunk down to the floor sobbing.
Seto instantly rushed to Jou and pulled the blonde into an embrace. 'Damn, it must be those gifts he has. It must means he is in heat right now. I especially hated when I had to go through it. Good thing Yami was understanding and it only lasts for a few days.' "Jou, I don't blame you for what you're going through. It's part of a package deal that comes with your gifts."
"Please..." Jou rub his head against Seto. "Please Koi...." Jou's hand rub Seto's leg. "Please..."
"Jou, in a few days, you'll drop out of it," Seto informed the blonde. "Do you really want your first experience to be like this?"
"How long?" Jou held onto Seto.
"Usually it lasts anywhere from three to five days each year," Seto answered. He looked at his calendar. "I have been through mine last month. It differs from person to person."
Jou thought for a moment. "I been like this for a few days...already but I know it's not this that pulling me towards you." Jou looked at Seto. "But it might be pushing me faster..." His face turned red. "I like you Seto...That comes from the bottom of my heart."
"I have this feeling and I'm not talking about my gifts," Seto admitted. "I've been drawn to you ever since I first laid eyes on you. Call it love at first sight, if you believe in that stuff. I didn't believe in it until I first saw you."
Jou smiled at Seto. "I knew there was someone out there for me...I'm glad it is you." Jou nuzzled Seto. "I just need you...to fill my void in my life."
"Even though I have Mokuba, Ryou, Yami, and Otogi, I was missing that once special person in my life," Seto said, picking up Jou from the floor and carrying him over to the chair. He sat in the chair with Jou on his lap. "You made me complete and no one has been able to do that."
"Can I still stay with you tonight? I try not to jump you...." Jou made a puppy face at Seto.
"You can stay," Seto pulled Jou closer to him. "I know I can trust you." 'Why is it whenever I'm around him, my barriers go down?'
"Thank you...I don't I could of stay in that room without you. I might have started to wander the hallways looking for you." Jou kiss Seto's neck.
"Then I'll have to send a search party for you," Seto said, trying to lighten the situation. "This place is huge. I know during my first week I was completely lost. I had to ask the guards and servants for directions."
"I would have your dragons' help as well as Ruby." Jou smirked at Seto. "I have a question though."
"What is it, my little pup," Seto gave his lover a nickname.
Jou pouted. "After I gone through this...thing...will you make love to me?"
"It may have to wait longer, I'm afraid," Seto let out a sigh. "We have been having troubles on our borders. I can't relax until we take care of that."
Jou made real big puppy eyes at Seto. "Please oh please..." He begged. "Koi..."
"We'll have to wait and see," Seto said, rubbing Jou's head. "Who knows the gods may allow us some fun earlier than we expected?"
Yugi ran the opposite way as the pharaoh, using the fountain as a barrier. When Yami changed directions, he would also change directions. However, should his double come too close, he would splash Yami with the water.
"Yugi...you..." Yami giggled. He was having fun with his look alike.
"I what?" Yugi asked innocently. He ran over to Yami and splashed a huge wave on the pharaoh. Without looking back, Yugi made a beeline for the room he shared with Jou.
Yami shook the water out of his face and chased after Yugi. His heart was racing.
Yugi skidded on the palace floors. He nearly lost his footing but managed to keep his balance, though he lost a few seconds. Once he reached the door, he opened it.
Yami ran after Yugi and into the room. He was panting. "Now why did you do that?"
Yugi ran behind the bed. "Because it was fun." He giggled.
Yami sat down on the bed. "It's been a while since I had that much fun." He was panting.
A perfect opportunity presented itself when Yami sat on the bed. "It's sad to hear that." He picked up a pillow and thwacked the pharaoh with it, before jumping back with the pillow in his hands.
Yami gasped and grabbed another pillow and tried to hit Yugi with it.
Yugi stuck his tongue at the pharaoh when Yami had missed him. He ran circles around Yami, trying to catch him off guard.
Yami swing the pillow at Yugi again. "My light you brighten my world."
Yugi ducked underneath the pillow and swung his pillow at Yami's rear end. He then hopped onto the bed.
Yami yelped and look at Yugi. "Now...that was a low blow." He smirked friendly at Yugi.
Yugi pretended to act scared at he backed off. "Hehehe." He clutched onto his pillow.
Yami fell down on the other bed. "I'm glad you are happy my little light."
The small boy jumped onto the opposite side of the bed, causing it to shake. He crawled up to Yami with a mischievous grin on his face. "Tired all ready?"
Yami smirked. "Got ya." He started to tickle Yugi all over his body.
Yugi fell onto his side, laughing uncontrollably. Tears started to form as he was laughing so hard.
Yami stop tickling Yugi. "Uncle?" Crimson eyes looked at the small boy.
"Never!" Yugi said regaining his breath. He cutely stuck his tongue out at the pharaoh.
Yami started to tickle Yugi again.
Yugi began laughing hard again. Soon, he was almost out of breath, but he wouldn't give in.
Yami stopped. "Now, now about you need to breathe" Yami smiled at Yugi.
As Yugi was trying to catch his breath, he sent a glare at Yami, but ended up looking very cute.
Yami had to kiss Yugi's nose. "You are angel."
As they were having so much fun, Yugi forgot about being scared of Yami and snuggled up against the pharaoh. "I am?"
"Yes you are." Yami kissed Yugi's forehead.
"Yami?" Yugi asked softly and in a low voice.
"Yes Aibou." Yami rubbed the boy's check.
"Please hold me," Yugi requested. His violet eyes became wider, giving him the adorable puppy dog eyes look.
Yami pulled Yugi into his arms. "Of course Aibou."
"Thank you," Yugi whispered as he laid his head on Yami's shoulder.
Yami yawned and ran his hand through Yugi's hair. "Your welcome."
Seto wanted to get this meeting done and over with. Their idiotic conversations could put the dead to sleep. He walked into the meeting room, where the council members were as always having some debate over some minor issue.
Yami followed Seto into the room. "Now listen. I did as you ask about getting a slave so now I don't want little meeting to drag on today." Yami sat down in the main chair in the room.
As soon as the pharaoh had made his announcement, the council members all started talking at once. Each of them kept on insisting that their issue was more important than the rest and deemed to be significant enough to be brought to the pharaoh.
The high priest felt an oncoming migraine. 'I wish we could get rid of them, all of them.'
Yami glared at all the people in the room. "Do you understand me?"
As the council members kept arguing, Seto leaned over to Yami. "Please just pick someone and we can get this meeting moving."
"Pegasus!!!" A man with silver hair looked at Yami. "Yes my pharaoh."
The rest of the council members shut up as they heard their pharaoh yell someone's name.
'Finally we can get down to business,' Seto thought with relief, though he dared not show it in front of the council members.
"So what are we arguing about?" Yami looked around the room.
"The problem of our boarders." Pegasus spoke up.
The high priest looked towards Pegasus as he spoke. 'This could be important enough to warrant the pharaoh's attention.'
Yami looked at Pegasus. "So who's trying to attack us?"
"Keith has more information than I do, your highness," Pegasus replied.
"So Seto what do you think of what Pegasus has told us."
"I have heard rumors of renegades gathering and forming an army," Seto said, keeping an eye on Pegasus. "They aren't a problem now; however, more are gathering to their cause."
Yami nodded. "See what information you can come up with. I want to know more about this problem." He tapped his fingers.
The high priest nodded his head. "I will inform you as soon as I get in touch with my contacts. What have you heard about these rumors, Pegasus?"
"These rebellion group was disarray but they been getting organized." Pegasus looked at Seto.
"If they have a capable leader, it should pose a threat to us," Seto said to the pharaoh. "What course of actions should we take?"
"Gather information and find out who is there leader is." Yami let out a breath. "This is important, people."
Ryou was buying things he thought he might need soon. He had a feeling something was going to happen. Since he saw Yugi, he thought it was a sign from the gods.
Bakura moved stealthily through the crowds, looking for an easy target. He blended in the shadows. His eyes always on the look out for some rich fool. He silently cursed. 'I wonder where they could be. All I see are commoners. Bah, this is not a good day for a thief.'
Ryou shook his head. 'Something is going to happen but what?' Ryou picked up the powder he need for painkillers.
The white haired thief noticed a person in fine clothing, indicating that he lived in the palace. He followed the healer from a distance, waiting for the person to be alone before he made his move. 'This is going to be an easy job.'
Ryou moved over to a flower shop to find some seeds and flowers he used in his potions. He removed his hood for a moment to run his fingers in his white hair.
'How long is this guy going to take?' Bakura was starting to become impatient. He didn't notice Ryou's face or his hair, as he wasn't being patient. 'Is it worth tagging this guy?'
Ryou hated to go down into the alley but it was the only way to get to the place where that shop was so he could get rare potions and stuff you can't get on the normal path. The boy then walked into the alley way.
'It's about time!' The thief thought as he made his move. He quickly slipped into the shadows as he saw the healer walk into the alley. When Bakura was within range, he wrapped his right arm around the upper body and his left hand covered Ryou's mouth. He dragged the boy to a secluded place in the alley.
Ryou brown eyes went wild. He wiggled a bit but did little to fight back.
Bakura tightened his grip on his victim. "I could easily crush your throat if you don't hand over your money or would you rather I slit it."
Ryou tried to say something but the hand on his mouth didn't let him.
Seeing as his 'victim' couldn't respond, Bakura made an offer. "I will let go of you. If you so much as scream, I'll kill you. If you fight back, I'll kill you. If you don't hand over your valuables, I'll kill you. If you try to make a run for it, I will kill you. Understand?"
Ryou nodded. He had very little on him since he had bought most of what he need but maybe he had enough to make this thief happy.
As soon as Bakura released his prisoner, he instantly pulled out his trusty dagger. In tough situations, this piece of metal had saved his skin countless times.
"What do you want from me, other than my money?" Ryou remained still.
"Any valuables you have on you: gold, silver, jewels. You get my drift." Bakura couldn't see Ryou's face, since they were in the shadows. He had his dagger pointed towards the healer.
"I'm a healer. I just have a few coins left. I don't wear much of anything." Ryou dropped the bag of what he had left from his shopping.
Bakura moved with stealth and snatched the bag. After looking inside and finding a small amount, he growled. "Is this the best you can do?"
"I never carry much with me." Ryou shivered. "Check me out if you like." He removed his cloak and hood. It fell to the ground.
The thief's eyes were wide with shock and surprise. He stepped back, still holding the pouch. 'How dare this person copy MY image?' "Who are you boy?"
"Ryou, healer." He was in shock as well, when he at last saw the face of this thief.
"Are you a curse or a blessing from the gods?" Bakura was busy deciding whether he should kill his look alike or not.
"I'm wondering that myself. You are the second double in the past couple of days." Ryou backed against the wall.
"Second double? Who is the first?" Bakura eyed the retreating boy.
"The Pharaoh Yami has a double. But his double is small and has a few differences but he is the Pharaoh's double."
"So the pharaoh has a double?" Bakura said thoughtfully, before realization hit him. "And how would you know he has a double unless you're close to the pharaoh?"
"I'm one of the palace's healers. I seen the Pharaoh's double and another that really different." Ryou shivered against the wall.
"Just a healer?" The thief advanced forward to study his double in detail. 'Does he play me for a fool?'
"It's the truth." Soft brown eyes looked at the cold brown eyes.
"Bah, you're not worth my time," Bakura scoffed. 'Lousy healer.'
"Why?" Ryou stepped forward. "I have free run in the palace..." He didn't want his double to leave.
Bakura sheathed his dagger and took one last glare at his double, before turning around to leave.
"Then this is good-bye." Ryou pick up his cloak and turn to leave. "I believe we met again. I sure Ra made us to look alike for a reason." He took a step away from Bakura. He was still going to the shop to get the rare potions. He had the right to credit with the owner of the shop.
"As if, I don't need anyone but myself," Bakura muttered after he heard the healer say that. "The only person you can count on is yourself and no one else." He had lived on the streets most of his life and never depended on anyone else but himself.
"That's true enough. I have no one for a long time then The Pharaoh found out I had healing powers he help me learn about my gift. Take care then." Ryou started to walk away.
Bakura leapt gracefully onto a wall, before jumping and catching the edge of the roof. He flipped backwards onto the roof. 'What does he know?'
Ryou wonder why that double of himself affected him so much. He ran to the shop to get what he need.
The thief kept low to the roof, while surveying the grounds for any potential targets. Normally, he would rob them and hurt them if necessary, but he would never kill his victims. 'Why does he bother me so much? Bah, I should be concentrating on stealing money. This isn't enough for food.'
Ryou came out of the shop and head back to the palace. But as he headed for the exit of the ally way three brutes were standing his way.
Bakura hopped from building top to building top, muttering something about his look alike being a curse. All he did was give the thief a headache, trying to make sense out of all of it.
"I'm sorry I have no more money." Ryou slowly backed away.
"Who say we want money."
Ryou face turned whiter than his hair.
The thief mindless wandered on the roof tops, not caring where he was going. Something or someone caught his eye. It was his look alike in the company of some rather ugly men. 'I wonder what's he going to do.'
"Please don't. Back off." Ryou remained still.
Bakura crept to into the shadows. He paused for a second, when he thought the attacker heard him. 'Why am I interested in that boy?'
Ryou slowly pulled out a duel card. "Now don't make use this..." He kept his eyes on the men in front of him.
Bakura raised his brow. This little healer knew how to summon duel monsters, which meant he had some sort of training with the shadow games. This could be interesting. He looked towards the card and found it to be the Change of Hearts card. 'Bah, not even a worthy duel monster, though it is quite interesting.' He nimbly leapt the leader of the attackers and held his dagger to the throat without piercing the skin.
"You?!?!" Ryou held his card as he watch his double attack one of the men.
"I would suggest you leave him unless you want a new breathing hole," Bakura growled at the attackers.
The men growled but back off. "I don't even know your name yet?" Ryou held his card still.
Bakura watched at the men leave. "The name is Bakura."
"Would you like to go to the palace?" Ryou slowly put his card away.
Bakura backed off. He knew the guards would have him hung as he was probably the most wanted thief in all of Egypt.
"Did I say something wrong?" Ryou lowered his head.
"You do realize I will be hung or sent to prison to rot if I take one step in that place," Bakura said. "Besides, why would I want to go there when I know I will die." He played around with his dagger.
"Why is that? You stole something of Yami's or Seto's?" Ryou looked at Bakura. "I can say you save my life and maybe you can help us find out information."
"I haven't stolen anything from those twits yet," Bakura said sharply. "Though I have stolen from the visiting royalty and dignitaries. You do realize I am one of the most wanted criminals. I heard the guards were supposed to execute me on sight."
"Oh!" Ryou titled his head to one side. "I can ask Yami to drop that order."
Cold brown eyes blinked with surprise. "How can you do that?"
Ryou straightened out his clothes. "I maybe a healer but I'm am one of the top healers and good friend of the Pharaoh and High Priest."
'What is his angle?' "Maybe some other time, I have to go back to my work if I want to eat tonight," Bakura said quickly.
"Can I take you somewhere to eat? I know of a place that owns me a favor." Ryou move closer to Bakura.
This caught Bakura off guard. "Why are you being nice to me when everyone else doesn't give a damn?"
"A feeling. There is no other way to explain it." Ryou stood there.
"Let's go then," Bakura said, while limping off in a direction.
"Are you okay? I can see to that limp." Ryou walked beside Bakura.
"What limp?" Bakura asked, trying to cover up his mistake. He had twisted his ankle, while saving Ryou, but his pride wouldn't allow him to show any weakness in front of the boy.
"You can't hide pain from me. I feel everyone's pain around me. All the time." Soft brown eyes looked at Bakura.
"I twisted my ankle while saving you," Bakura said while looking away from the healer. "It's nothing compared to some of the other injuries I've received."
"Let me heal it for you." Ryou saw the restaurant he was taking Bakura. "There is the restaurant we are going too." He pointed it out.
"I can live with the pain," Bakura said, before slipping on a something and falling a little before he caught himself. Soon he was on the ground, clutching his right ankle.
Ryou quickly was beside Bakura. His hands were glowing as they wrapped around Bakura's ankle. "You aren't the only one with pride."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Bakura asked as his ankle was being healed.
"The other slave that came with the Pharaoh's look like. He might not show it out right but when I heal him I could feel his feelings. His anger, fear and stubborn pride." Ryou let go of Bakura's ankle. "Is that better?"
Bakura slowly stood up and tested his ankle. "Much." He felt a little bit guilty for taking the healer's money after Ryou was kind to him. 'It would mean I would have to look harder.' He dug out the healer's pouch and held it out. "Here."
Ryou stood up. "No it's alright. I have more back at the palace. I just don't carry alot with me. You need it more than I do. Come let's get that meal." He walk past Bakura and towards the restaurant.
Cold eyes blinked with surprise. 'What is he up to?' Bakura quickly followed the healer into the restaurant. It wasn't the type he would go to as he didn't have enough money on hand.
Ryou hugged the owner of the restaurant. "So how is your son doing?"
The man smiled. "So much better since you heal him. Come, come let me show you my best table."
Ryou returned the smile. "Oh this is Bakura he dinning with me."
The man looked over at the other. "Not a problem Ryou any for the man that save my son's life."
Bakura remained silent as he followed the restaurant owner and Ryou to the table. He didn't know how to act around refined people as he thought they were. Well, according to him, it was much finer than the taverns he frequently visited.
Ryou sat down. "I bring out the best for you and your guest. It'll be done in 20 to 30 minutes." The man turned and left. "Come Bakura sit down."
Bakura sat down nervously. He fidgeted in his seat, as he wasn't used to being refined. Normally, he could care less, but now why would he even care?
"Relax Bakura. No one will bug you here." Ryou smiled. "Do you want any thing to drink?"
"I wouldn't know, since I usually drink water," Bakura shrugged. "I haven't eaten rich food."
"Juice then. Can't have you walking back and forth. I never understand why some people drink too much."
"They drink because they want to drown out the pain of reality," Bakura informed the healer.
"They can't handle reality so they find some way to cope with it."
"I wonder if that why Jou's father drinks then." The meal showed up and Ryou order their juice.
"Perhaps, he has a rough life that he turned to drinking so he doesn't have to deal with it," Bakura huffed. "What a wimp. He can't handle it." He looked at the food and started nibbling it.
At least Jou seems stronger than his father. He now in the palace with the pharaoh's look alike."
"What is this stuff?" Bakura asked after taking a bite of the food.
"Lamb, potatoes, and rice." Ryou munched on the food and the juice showed up.
"It tastes better than what I normally eat," Bakura sighed. "I can't stay for long though, I have to 'earn' a living. If you catch my drift."
"Well I see what I can do about the kill on sight thing. If I do clear you of that how can I find you later or leave a message at lease for you." Ryou took a sip of the juice.
"I'll find you," Bakura said. "I'm usually around this area for now, though I can't guarantee that I will be here for the next week."
"Sounds fair. To let you know I always go to that shop at the end of that dark ally way. Take care Bakura." Ryou stood up. "I must go now enjoy the rest of the meal." He then left the thief.
"Later," Bakura said as he continued eating. 'What is he up to? Oh well, at least I got a free meal.' He stared at the healer's pouch. 'I wonder why he didn't want this.' The thief fingered the pouch before finishing his meal and leaving.
Ryou hurried back to the palace. 'I must tell Seto of my look like at once. This must be a sign of the gods...First Yugi. Then Jou which seems to have similar power like Seto and now my own double.' The palace came into view. Ryou then set about finding Seto, High Priest.
Seto had left the meeting, complaining of a headache. In fact, he just wanted to get away from them. 'I pity the pharaoh. He has to deal with those losers on a daily basis.' He kind of felt sorry that he left his pharaoh in that position, but he told Yami he would check up on their slaves.
Ryou came a round a corner. "Seto...Seto..." The white hair teen ran up to the high priest.
"What is it?" Seto asked as he saw the healer run up to him. 'I wonder what could be this urgent. Might as well find out.'
Ryou lean up against the wall to catch his breath. "Seto have you heard of a thief name Bakura?" Brown eyes look at Seto.
"I've heard of him only by reputation," Seto said thoughtfully. "Why do you ask?"
"He looks like me." Ryou said in a breath. "I think this is a sign of the Gods Seto."
"He would be the second double," Seto mused out loud. "I would think it is a sign of the gods. What could they possibly be saying? I'll have to do research."
"Do not for get Jou. He shares your gift in talking to Dragons Seto." Ryou stood up straight. "There is one thing I think must be done. Bakura has a death mark over his head. I think that must be remove."
"I haven't forgotten Jou," Seto said. "As a matter of fact, I was on my way to see how Jou and Yugi were doing. As for Bakura, you'll have to talk to Yami about that. He's the only one who can remove the death mark, though he's in a meeting with his council members. He will need your attention, once it's over."
Ryou nodded. "Okay Seto. I will talk with Seto you best look after Yugi and Jou then." The healer then left Seto to go see Yami once his meeting over.
The high priest rounded the corner and headed towards the sleeping area. He walked up to the door and knocked on it. 'I wonder what they're up to and if Ruby is hiding like she should be.'
Yugi looked up from where they were dueling. He placed his deck away, since they had ended their game and were about to start another.
Jou put his own deck way. "Who there?"
"It's me, Seto," the high priest answered. "Can I come in?"
Yugi stood up and walked over towards the door. He then opened it for the high priest to enter. "Hi."
Jou smile at Seto. "Hey Seto. What's up?" Honey eyes look at the high priest.
"I'm here to see how you're doing," Seto said. "And to get away from those council members who are trying to bore us to death." The high priest closed the door behind him as Yugi took a seat on his bed.
Jou hopped onto his own bed. "That bad?" He smirked.
"Yes, and I caught Rei to attack Pegasus," Seto mentioned as he remembered his youngest dragon, sneaking behind Pegasus. Yugi fell over on his bed giggling.
Jou fell down on the bed laughing his head off. "I take it this Pegasus isn't the favorites in the group." His face was flush as he smiled at Seto.
"My dragons like him," Seto said with a smirk. "For target practice. Arian and Celesia were too wrapped up in each other to notice. Rei could feel my boredom and frustration so he went to take out the source of it."
"No doubt Ruby would of join in roasting this person, Pegasus." Jou stretched his body.
"I don't trust him either," Seto narrowed his eyes. "He's after something. I don't know what it is." He fingered his millennium rod.
"What do you think he's after?" Yugi asked when he finally calmed down.
"With him, you can't tell," Seto sighed.
Jou's fingers rubbed his lips. "Any ways Seto other than wanting to see us, what's on your mind?"
'Nothing but you,' Seto wanted to say that, but he would have felt embarrassed. "It seems Ryou, our healer, has found his double."
"Man what's going on?" Jou sat up and look at Seto. "I know there something else but I take it ya don't want to say it front of Yugi." Jou's lips curried up in a grin.
"As I have some free time, would you like a tour of the palace," Seto asked Jou. "I'll see to it that Yugi has some company, since Yami will most likely be busy till lunch."
"Is that okay with you Yugi?" The blonde looked at his small friend.
"I'm okay with it," Yugi smiled cutely. "After all, I know you want to spend time with him. You've been talking about him during our duels."
Jou's face turned many shades of red. He looked away from Seto's glace on him. "Okay Yugi, I hope not to be to long..."
"Take your time, Jou," Yugi teased the blonde. "You could barely keep your attention on the duel and you kept fidgeting."
"Is that so?" Seto looked over at Jou.
Jou nod his head. He had no idea he would be put on the spot like this so fast. "Well it does't help when your lovely blue eyes keep entering my thoughts."
'Your honey eyes keep invading my thoughts,' Seto wanted to say that, but decided against it. "Let's go find someone to keep you company." He directed the comment to Yugi, then he looked over at Jou. "Then we can spend some time alone in my room."
Jou's face turned even brighter red. "What about Ryou or Mokuba."
"Ryou is waiting for Yami to come out of the meeting and Mokuba is busy with his training," Seto sighed. "He has a private tutor."
"Jou, are you okay?" Yugi asked with concern. "Your face is red."
"I'm okay Yugi. Just excited to see parts of palace." Jou stood up.
"You sure about that? We could ask Ryou." Yugi mentioned the healer's name.
Ryou encountered Yami as he came out of the meeting. He told about Bakura being his double. Yami decide to remove the death mark on the thief but Bakura still have to answer to some of the crimes he had done. Ryou told Yami his idea. The Pharaoh said he would think about it. They had been walking over to the room which Yugi and Jou were in.
Seto opened the door to for the slaves to leave, when he saw Yami and Ryou approaching them. "I see you survived the meeting Yami. It's a good sign."
Yugi tried to take a peek from behind the high priest, but couldn't as he was much shorter than the brunette.
"I wish I could of left when you did Seto.." Yami rubbed his head. "Ryou told me of Bakura. The thief will not die but he might have to do time." He came into the room. Ryou smile at Seto. "Hello Jou, Yugi." Jou waved to Ryou and bowed to Yami.
"Since you have company, Jou and I will take our leave," Seto said as he looked at the exit. "If Yami would permit us."
Yami nodded. "Go ahead Seto, Jou. Hello Yugi." He came close to his double. Ryou followed Yami into the room.
Seto practically dragged the blonde into his room, as he was eager to spend time alone with his slave, before the next meeting.
Jou gasped as he was pulled into Seto's room. "Seto?"
"Hi," Yugi said meekly from his bed. He was a little scared of Yami, but he seemed to be comfortable enough to be in the pharaoh's company without hiding.
"Hello again, Yugi." Ryou sat down on the bed. "How are you today?"
Yami sat on the other bed. "How been your day so far Yugi?"
"I'm doing fine," Yugi replied. "Jou and I have been mostly dueling, though his mind was on a certain brunette with blue eyes."
Both Ryou and Yami giggled. "To tell you the truth,. I think Seto has his mind on a certain blonde with honey eyes."
"I'm bored out of my mind," Yugi whined a little. "What do you want to do?"
"Well I like to learn more about you and your deck." Yami smiled at Yugi.
"What would you like to know about it?" Yugi inquired.
"What other monsters you have?" Ryou stood up and grabbed a piece of fruit off the food cart. "Would you like something to eat Yugi?"
"It's okay, I had eaten lunch earlier with Jou," Yugi assured Ryou. "You already know Calin. I have Mystical Elf, Feral Imp, Kuriboh, Silver Fang, Summon Skull, and a few others." He showed them his monster cards. Yami show Yugi his cards.
"Who's she?" Yugi pointed to the female counterpart of the Dark Magician.
"That's the Dark Magician Girl." Yami smiled at Yugi. Ryou sank down into a chair. He was tired from all the stuff that had happened to him.
"I never knew there was a Dark Magician Girl," Yugi looked at the card. "What's her name? Is she related to Kor?"
Yami giggle. "She is called Lin. There aren't very many of her kind."
"Is she related to Kor?" Yugi asked again.
"Yes they are siblings." Yami looked at his card.
"Are you okay?" Yugi asked the healer when he noticed Ryou sinking deeper into the chair.
"I'll be fine Yugi. I just had a busy day." The white hair teen smiled.
"I heard that you had a double," Yugi mentioned.
Ryou nodded. "Yes and a very dark one but I think there is more to him than even he knows about himself." He took a deep breath.
"Does he have a name?" Yugi gave Ryou his full attention, while kind of ignoring Yami.
"He calls himself Bakura. He's a thief." Ryou answered while Yami just watched Yugi.
"Bakura, I've heard of him before," Yugi said softly. "He robbed my next door neighbor."
"He says he does it so he can eat." Ryou closed his eyes and thought of Bakura.
"That's so sad, to steal for a living," Yugi was becoming depressed. "What's your favorite duel monster?" He wanted to switch topics.
"Change of Heart, Yugi. She keeps me safe." Ryou showed the boy the card.
"What's her name?" Yugi asked with interest as he looked at the card. He hadn't noticed Yami getting tired.
Yami had sunk into the bed. He was tired of everything that been going on around him. Right now the Pharaoh wanted some sleep.
"Her name is Duo." Ryou smiled. He saw Yami falling asleep.
Yugi giggled as he saw the pharaoh falling asleep. He walked over to him and sat next to his double. Yami didn't look like a cold person when he was sleeping. In fact, he looked the opposite. Yugi gently laid down next to him.
Yami's chest went up and down. "It seems Yami needs more sleep these days." Ryou giggled quietly.
"It would seem," Yugi said, moving closer to the pharaoh.
Yami squeezed the pillow he had in his hands. "Mmm..." He moan in his sleep. Ryou bit back a laugh.
Yugi moved close enough to be touching Yami. He hoped the pharaoh wouldn't wake up to see him almost cuddling up against him.
Yami smiled and squeezed the pillow again.
"I just can't bring myself to wake him." Ryou smiled at the site.
"Me either," Yugi whispered. Since Yami wasn't going to do anything, Yugi sat up without making too much movement and started to get off the bed.
Yami jolted up. "Where what?" He rubbed his head. "Dame all these meetings..."
The sudden movement caused Yugi to fall onto Yami's lap.
Yami looked down at Yugi. "You okay?"
A red tint covered Yugi's cheeks. 'Why am I thinking about him that way?' "I'm okay." He turned his head so Yami can't see his face.
"I'm sorry for waking up and scaring you." Yami looked at Yugi. Ryou was giggling.
"You didn't scare me," Yugi said now blushing a bright red. "You caught me off guard." He made no move to get off of Yami.
Yami let out a breath. "Well I have to get going Yugi. Ryou can you stay with Yugi until Jou comes back." Ryou nodded to Yami.
"Okay," Yugi said getting off of Yami, even though he made a great pillow.
"I see you later Yugi." Yami left the room.
"Seto what is this about?" Jou looked around the High Priest's room.
"Is there anything wrong about wanting to spend time with you especially when I have a busy schedule and you don't?" Seto replied.
"No it's just why in your room?" Jou's face was red again. He backed off a bit. He was nervous.
"I wanted to spend time with you alone, without anyone interrupting us," Seto replied as he sat down in a plush chair. "No one will dare bothering us here unless they have a death wish coming."
"So what do you want from me?" Jou looked at Seto in the chair. His hand slowly roamed down his chest. He licked his dry lips.
"To spend time with you," Seto spoke up. 'What is he thinking? It must be something good for him to be looking at me that way.'
"Seto..." Jou's face remained red. He had started to play with the blue robe's ropes. "Have you ever...well..." Jou looked down to the floor. "Had sex with any one..."
"I'd rather forget about those experiences," Seto looked out the window. His face became depressed and angry.
Jou turned away from Seto. "I didn't mean to upset you Master...." His heart felt like it broke into pieces.
The high priest sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "I wouldn't expect you to remember." He glanced over at Jou. "I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at my stepfather and for the living hell he put me through. I was glad Mokuba didn't have to experience what I've been through."
"Seto...I wondering if..." Jou came over to the high priest. "Would you show me what love is?" Jou kneeled down in front of Seto.
Seto sighed. "I would like to show you what love is, but I'm not ready for a physical relationship. Not yet, the pain from my stepfather's abuse hasn't gone away, even though it has been four years since he touched me."
"I see." Jou sank to the floor. "Then why do I feel this way towards you...I want something...and I don't know what it is." Honey eyes sadly looked at Seto for answers.
Jou touched his heart. "I've been so alone all my life and even though I was cold towards you at first I...I felt something towards you..." His face turned red.
"The only person I had was my little brother," Seto looked over towards Jou. "I couldn't get close to anyone with my stepfather around. Ever since then, I haven't opened up to anyone, but around you, I feel as if I can tell you anything."
"My mother and sister disappear one night and I was left with my dad. He started to drink heavily and then he locked me up and beat me and four nights ago he almost rape me..." Jou rest his head against Seto's leg. "I had no one for a long time to talk too..."
"So it would seem we have another thing in common," Seto said thoughtfully as he played with Jou's blonde hair. "We both have younger siblings. I will make sure your father will never touch you again. He has a death wish if he ever comes after you, I swear it."
Jou purred from Seto's touch. "I want to make you happy...Seto..." The blonde rubbed up against Seto's leg.
The high priest pulled Jou onto his lap and wrapped his arms around the blonde.
"Mmm...Seto..." Jou slowly wrapped his arms around Seto. "I feel so complete with you."
"I wish this moment will last forever, but I have to go to yet another boring meeting," Seto grumbled.
"Don't go." Jou gripped tightly onto Seto. "Please...just stay with me." Honey eyes grew big and sad. "Please Seto..." His voice grew soft.
"I will stay with you until then, but I have to go or they will suspect something," Seto sighed as he rubbed Jou's back.
"Can't they do what they have to do with out you." Jou's eyes watered. "I need you more than a silly group of people." Jou rubbed his head into Seto's chest.
"I can't leave Yami with all the responsibilities," Seto sighed once again. "He hasn't been getting much sleep lately as a result of their demands. That's why they told him to get a personal slave so he would have more time governing his kingdom."
"Why not take a day or two off." Jou made a silly face. "Can I sleep with you tonight?" The blonde's fingers rubbed Seto's chest.
"I wouldn't have it any other way," Seto continued to rub Jou's back. "I would love to take a day off, but that would leave Yami with too much work."
Jou pouted. "I want you..." The blonde yawned.
"It looks like Yami isn't the only one who needs more sleep," Seto also yawned. "We all could use some sleep. We need to hire more people to help out here."
Jou yawned again. "So why not go to sleep now..." His fingers slowly moved along the rim of Seto's skirt.
"We can take a small nap, but I have to get back," Seto murmured as he closed his eyes.
Jou kiss Seto's chest. "Mmm...you feel so soft."
"So I make a good pillow?" Seto said with amusement.
'Gods I want him so badly. I wish he would just fuck me.' Jou looked at Seto. Passion filled his honey eyes.
"What is it?" Seto asked, opening one of his eyes to look down at Jou.
"I didn't say any thing? Did I?" Jou face was bright red.
"You're eyes told me," Seto replied with a genuine smile.
"I know you don't want to...yet..." Jou let out a sigh. "But I can wait..."
"Thank you," Seto held onto Jou tightly. He really didn't want this moment to end, but he had a meeting to attend. "I have to go."
Jou sank deeply into Seto's chest. "I need you.." His voice was weak. "I can't explain it but I feel inside me..."
"I promise I will return as soon as I am finished and then I won't leave you for the rest of the day," Seto replied. His heart was breaking into pieces as he wanted to comfort his slave.
Jou smiled at Seto. His hands rose and rubbed Seto's cheek. "I'll be here."
"I won't be long," Seto assured the blonde, as he lifted Jou off of his lap. "If those jokes of a council take too long, I'll sic my Blue Eyes White Dragons. Rei will be happy."
Jou giggled. "Love to see that." The blonde stood up and headed over to Seto's bed. The blonde then crawled into the bed He yawned and fell asleep.
Jou wiggled deeper into Seto's bed. He didn't understand why he had fallen harden hard for Seto all of a sudden. Ruby came out of her card and curried up in Jou's blond hair.
Yugi looked over to the healer. "Can I meet Duo?"
Ryou call his card. The strange monster appeared one angle wing and one demon wing.
"Hi," Yugi greeted the Change of Hearts.
The card smiled at Yugi. "Such a warm heart."
"What are your powers?" Yugi had no clue what she could do.
"I can take control of any monster for my master when I'm on the field."
"That's cool," Yugi said, very excited. "It reminds me of this magic card." He held up Brain Control.
"I know I would," Seto said shutting the door quietly as he took his leave. He walked towards the meeting room. Along the way, he ran across Yami. "Ready to be bored to death again?"
The card nodded. "Every much so."
"Egypt to Yami, are you there?" The high priest asked as he walked alongside the pharaoh.
"Yes...I'm just upset leaving Yugi." Yami looked at the floor.
"I thought for a second, they've bored you to death even before you reached the room," Seto said, trying to cheer up Yami.
Yami just growled. "We need new blood around here Seto." He looked at his friend.
"What about Ryou's double?" Seto suggested. "Though, I don't exactly trust him."
"Bakura will have to prove himself but he would be every helpful to fine out information." Yami pushed open the door to the room the others where waiting for him and Seto.
"Now that you mention it, he could gather information on the renegade group," Seto said, as they entered the room. He took up his traditional place next to the pharaoh and waited for the others to quiet down. The council members eventually became silent as they see their pharaoh on his chair.
"First thing on the order of business is the thief Bakura. I learned he isn't as bad as I was first told. His death mark is lifted but I still want him brought before me." Yami sank down into his chair.
"Is there anything else, your highness?" The high priest asked the Yami formally, as they were in front of the council.
Pegasus twitched. He didn't like the idea of Bakura free of his death mark.
"Has there been any new information on these rebels."
Otogi politely spoke, "We haven't heard anything new since the last meeting. Our spies haven't contacted us."
"Well it only has been a few hours since our last meeting. I hope we have some information tomorrow if not in the morning at least at the afternoon meeting." Yami rub his chin.
"Your highness, our spies cannot report until two days from now," Otogi sighed. He didn't want to be the bearer of bad news, but he had to tell Yami, as the others were too cowardly to tell.
"Why is that?" Yami sat up in his seat.
"They have to take precaution," Otogi explained. "If they come rushing here with the latest news, the renegades would suspect something and I fear for our spies lives."
Yami slapped his forehead. "Of course. I'm sorry. I had too much on my mind of late, which brings me up to another matter. Since we will have no information on the renegades for a few days I want some time to myself. We only have a meeting if something comes up." He looked at everyone in the room.
Otogi nodded his head. "As you wish your highness, but I implore you to increase security. Your guards are becoming lax and I fear for your safety."
"He has a point," Seto agreed with the council member. Even though Otogi was as young as they were, the high priest knew him to be a trustworthy ally and a friend. "We can't completely relax. Who knows when they will strike?" His blue eyes stayed on Pegasus longer than the other council members.
"Agree. The guards will be strengthened and more guards on the streets as well. We can't have my people caught in the cross fire." Yami looked at Seto and the others in the room.
"Your highness, I would also like to request that you won't leave the palace without your guards like last time," the high priest reminded the pharaoh of their last excursion.
Yami nodded. "I understand, Seto. Times have become more dangerous."
"Is there anything else on the agenda?" Seto wanted to get back to his blonde slave.
No one spoke. "Okay then in two days we will meet about these renegades. If there is any thing else that need our attention then we meet." Yami stood up.
The high priest looked at Pegasus, daring him to say something.
Otogi shook his head. "If something important comes up, I will inform you right away."
"Thank you Otogi." Yami look at Seto. "Come Seto we have some things to tend to now."
"As you wish my pharaoh." Pegasus bowed to the boy king.
Otogi and the other council members stood up and bowed to the pharaoh, before taking their leave.
The high priest nodded his head and followed after Yami. "I don't trust, Pegasus." He said when they were out of range.
"You had that same feeling then, Seto?" Yami looked at his friend. "There seem to be a dark feeling coming from that man now."
"I have a feeling he is dabbling in the dark arts," Seto said in a grave tone. "It is only a theory, but I could feel negative energy coming off of him, though he is trying to conceal it."
"We best keep an eye on Pegasus as well." Yami sighed and rubbed his forehead.
"Which reminds me, we have to be extremely careful on who we hire as chefs," Seto sighed. "Who knows who wants to poison you?"
Yami nodded. "Maybe we should hire those chefs from that restaurant I love so much."
"I know I can trust a few of them," Seto said thoughtfully. "I'm sure they'll be more than happy to live in the palace."
"Good then. Now I will see to my slave and I know you have to look after your slave."
"Thank you," Seto said before departing and entering his room, where he found Jou fast asleep on his bed. He quietly walked over to his chair and sat down in it, watching the blonde sleep peacefully.
Yugi was having a fun time, playing with his duel monster, Duo, and Ryou. They were playing a game; he used to play at home.
Jou had the sheets rap around his body now, one of the pillows in his arms. Ruby slept on top of the blonde. Hidden in the blonde hair.
Rei popped out of his card and joined Ruby on top of the blonde. He wanted to take a nap and Jou made the perfect bed.
A mumble came out of Jou's lips. "I'm not a hotel...for dragons..." He settled down and yawn. "Seto?"
"Is that so, because I see two dragons right at home in your hair," Seto said with an amused smirk.
"Do you know why I draw dragons to me?" Jou hugged the pillow in his arms. 'I want to hug you Seto.'
"You have a rare talent," Seto said. "They are drawn to you, because they can feel your power."
"Power? talent? me?" Jou slowly sat up. "I don't have either."
"Never underestimate yourself," Seto sighed. "You never know what you're capable of doing until you try. I can tell you haven't been trained. Would you like me to train you as we have the same gifts?"
Jou looked at Seto. "My old man though I was a plague of some kind. What do you mean by gifts?" His face brightened. 'I'll do anything with you now.'
"Not everyone has a connection to dragons," Seto explained. "We can talk to other dragons even if they aren't our own. We sense other dragons and they can sense us. That is how I am the master of three Blue Eyes White Dragons. We also have a hidden power, since dragons have strong powers."
"I..." Jou pulled his legs up to his chest. "Are you sure about me?" He looked into those blue eyes.
"In all the time we have known each other, have I ever lied or misled you?" Seto asked Jou.
"No..you haven't." Jou looked at Seto. "I'm a bit scared to find out I have this..." He touched his heart. "This power,,gift in me."
"I know the feeling," Seto admitted. "When I discovered I had this ability, I was completely scared until someone helped me control my gift. He taught me to appreciate what I have and how to use my gift to benefit others."
"Seto...please teach me." Jou looked at the priest. He shook a little bit in fear.
The high priest stood up and walked over to Jou, before sitting down next to him. He held the blonde in a loving embrace. "I would be honored to."
Rei peeked out of Jou's hair, to see what was going on. He started playing with the blonde's hair as he was bored.
Ruby came out too. ~I think they want to be alone. My master wants your master badly.~ She smiled at Rei.
The youngest Blue Eyes White Dragon nodded his head and went back into his card.
Ruby disappeared as well. Jou look at Seto. "Tell me about these gifts." Jou's hand rubbed gently against Seto's chest.
"What would you like to know?" Seto asked as he pulled Jou closer to him.
Yami knocked on the door. "May I come in."
"Sure," Yugi called out.
Yami entered the room. "Thank you Ryou for looking after Yugi." He smiled at the boy. "Do you want to see my home now, Yugi?"
"Your welcome Yami." Ryou's monster Duo then shimmered and disappeared into the card.
Yugi bounced off the bed. "Okay!" He started giggling, when he saw Calin sweatdrop at his antics.
Yami held out his hand. "Come there is lots to see."
Yugi was nervous in the presence of the pharaoh. He trusted Yami not to hurt him, but he was still scared. The young boy walked up to Yami, though he didn't take his double's hand.
Yami put his hand down. "Okay Yugi. One step at a time then." He opened the door. "Would you like to see the garden?"
"Okay," Yugi was within arm's distance, but he dared not go any closer to Yami. "I used to have a small garden, back at home."
Yami lead Yugi to the garden. "What would you like to see first?"
"What is there to see?" Yugi asked looking around.
"There are rose, lilies and many more flowers." Yami took a deep breath.
"Lilies are my favorite," Yugi said, looking around the garden. "I planted white ones in my garden."
"The lilies are over here." Yami walked down the path towards the fountain. "We have many different kinds of lilies."
Yugi skipped over towards the lilies. He sniffed a few of them and found the one he liked. "This one smells nice." He walked over to where the fountain was and stared at how the water was flowing through it.
Yami sat down on the fountain's side. "I come here to clear my mind." He smiled at Yugi.
Unfortunately for the pharaoh, Yugi had a mischievous side to him. The little guy walked up to Yami and splashed some of the water on him, before running to the opposite side and giggling.
Yami shook his head. "Yugi?" The pharaoh stood up and started to play tag with the small boy.
"What can you do with this gift." Jou nuzzle Seto's chest. "I want to know what I can do."
"Communication is our greatest strength," Seto answered. "We can communicate verbally with them. We can feel their emotions, and they can feel ours. The power I was referring to is control over dragons. I know how do it, but I would rather have a dragon obey me on its own free will than to force it."
"I never force any monster to my bidding. It wouldn't be right." Jou rested his head under Seto's chin.
"I know, but I learned how to use this power, since I never know when it might come in handy," Seto sighed. "When I received Arian, he was a handful. No one wanted him, because he was hard to control. I had to use my power or he would have hurt innocent people or even worse hurt himself."
"Mmm...." Jou was listening to Seto's heart. "I never had any of those problems...Ruby was in pain and I had to help her. I use my Time Wizard to free her from that stuck up brat."
"I'm glad you never had to deal with it," Seto said with a smile. "A Red Eyes Black Dragon is a powerful duel monster. Who knows what could have happened if you didn't know how to use your powers."
"I never known I had this power." Jou kiss Seto's chest. "I'm glad you found me. What would of happen if this gift of mine got out of control?."
"My teacher never told me what would happen, but from the research I've done, it can be dangerous," Seto said very seriously. "You inadvertently order a dragon to kill someone or destroy entire cities."
Jou shivered in Seto's arms. "I never want to do that. It would break my soul." He kissed Seto's hand.
"That's why I would like to help you control your powers," Seto squeezed Jou's arm.
"Show me everything...Seto." Jou gently kissed Seto on the lips. "Please...."
"When would you like to start?" Seto asked before returning the kiss.
"In the morning...." Jou's fingers rubbed one of Seto's nipples. "Make me whole Seto...please...." He kissed Seto deeper this time.
Seto sighed. "I know you want to have a physical relationship, but I would like our relationship to be more than that." 'I'm not ready for this type of commitment.'
"I'm sorry for forcing you." Jou pull away and head for the door. He stopped. "I don't know why I'm acting like this..." Honey eyes look back at Seto. Fill with tears. "I'm so confused why I'm being pulled towards you..." Jou then sunk down to the floor sobbing.
Seto instantly rushed to Jou and pulled the blonde into an embrace. 'Damn, it must be those gifts he has. It must means he is in heat right now. I especially hated when I had to go through it. Good thing Yami was understanding and it only lasts for a few days.' "Jou, I don't blame you for what you're going through. It's part of a package deal that comes with your gifts."
"Please..." Jou rub his head against Seto. "Please Koi...." Jou's hand rub Seto's leg. "Please..."
"Jou, in a few days, you'll drop out of it," Seto informed the blonde. "Do you really want your first experience to be like this?"
"How long?" Jou held onto Seto.
"Usually it lasts anywhere from three to five days each year," Seto answered. He looked at his calendar. "I have been through mine last month. It differs from person to person."
Jou thought for a moment. "I been like this for a few days...already but I know it's not this that pulling me towards you." Jou looked at Seto. "But it might be pushing me faster..." His face turned red. "I like you Seto...That comes from the bottom of my heart."
"I have this feeling and I'm not talking about my gifts," Seto admitted. "I've been drawn to you ever since I first laid eyes on you. Call it love at first sight, if you believe in that stuff. I didn't believe in it until I first saw you."
Jou smiled at Seto. "I knew there was someone out there for me...I'm glad it is you." Jou nuzzled Seto. "I just need you...to fill my void in my life."
"Even though I have Mokuba, Ryou, Yami, and Otogi, I was missing that once special person in my life," Seto said, picking up Jou from the floor and carrying him over to the chair. He sat in the chair with Jou on his lap. "You made me complete and no one has been able to do that."
"Can I still stay with you tonight? I try not to jump you...." Jou made a puppy face at Seto.
"You can stay," Seto pulled Jou closer to him. "I know I can trust you." 'Why is it whenever I'm around him, my barriers go down?'
"Thank you...I don't I could of stay in that room without you. I might have started to wander the hallways looking for you." Jou kiss Seto's neck.
"Then I'll have to send a search party for you," Seto said, trying to lighten the situation. "This place is huge. I know during my first week I was completely lost. I had to ask the guards and servants for directions."
"I would have your dragons' help as well as Ruby." Jou smirked at Seto. "I have a question though."
"What is it, my little pup," Seto gave his lover a nickname.
Jou pouted. "After I gone through this...thing...will you make love to me?"
"It may have to wait longer, I'm afraid," Seto let out a sigh. "We have been having troubles on our borders. I can't relax until we take care of that."
Jou made real big puppy eyes at Seto. "Please oh please..." He begged. "Koi..."
"We'll have to wait and see," Seto said, rubbing Jou's head. "Who knows the gods may allow us some fun earlier than we expected?"
Yugi ran the opposite way as the pharaoh, using the fountain as a barrier. When Yami changed directions, he would also change directions. However, should his double come too close, he would splash Yami with the water.
"Yugi...you..." Yami giggled. He was having fun with his look alike.
"I what?" Yugi asked innocently. He ran over to Yami and splashed a huge wave on the pharaoh. Without looking back, Yugi made a beeline for the room he shared with Jou.
Yami shook the water out of his face and chased after Yugi. His heart was racing.
Yugi skidded on the palace floors. He nearly lost his footing but managed to keep his balance, though he lost a few seconds. Once he reached the door, he opened it.
Yami ran after Yugi and into the room. He was panting. "Now why did you do that?"
Yugi ran behind the bed. "Because it was fun." He giggled.
Yami sat down on the bed. "It's been a while since I had that much fun." He was panting.
A perfect opportunity presented itself when Yami sat on the bed. "It's sad to hear that." He picked up a pillow and thwacked the pharaoh with it, before jumping back with the pillow in his hands.
Yami gasped and grabbed another pillow and tried to hit Yugi with it.
Yugi stuck his tongue at the pharaoh when Yami had missed him. He ran circles around Yami, trying to catch him off guard.
Yami swing the pillow at Yugi again. "My light you brighten my world."
Yugi ducked underneath the pillow and swung his pillow at Yami's rear end. He then hopped onto the bed.
Yami yelped and look at Yugi. "Now...that was a low blow." He smirked friendly at Yugi.
Yugi pretended to act scared at he backed off. "Hehehe." He clutched onto his pillow.
Yami fell down on the other bed. "I'm glad you are happy my little light."
The small boy jumped onto the opposite side of the bed, causing it to shake. He crawled up to Yami with a mischievous grin on his face. "Tired all ready?"
Yami smirked. "Got ya." He started to tickle Yugi all over his body.
Yugi fell onto his side, laughing uncontrollably. Tears started to form as he was laughing so hard.
Yami stop tickling Yugi. "Uncle?" Crimson eyes looked at the small boy.
"Never!" Yugi said regaining his breath. He cutely stuck his tongue out at the pharaoh.
Yami started to tickle Yugi again.
Yugi began laughing hard again. Soon, he was almost out of breath, but he wouldn't give in.
Yami stopped. "Now, now about you need to breathe" Yami smiled at Yugi.
As Yugi was trying to catch his breath, he sent a glare at Yami, but ended up looking very cute.
Yami had to kiss Yugi's nose. "You are angel."
As they were having so much fun, Yugi forgot about being scared of Yami and snuggled up against the pharaoh. "I am?"
"Yes you are." Yami kissed Yugi's forehead.
"Yami?" Yugi asked softly and in a low voice.
"Yes Aibou." Yami rubbed the boy's check.
"Please hold me," Yugi requested. His violet eyes became wider, giving him the adorable puppy dog eyes look.
Yami pulled Yugi into his arms. "Of course Aibou."
"Thank you," Yugi whispered as he laid his head on Yami's shoulder.
Yami yawned and ran his hand through Yugi's hair. "Your welcome."