*Mokuba's POV*

It's strange that nii-sama hasn't told me to go to bed yet…I guess he's awfully busy with his work tonight. Usually he stays up all night and in the mornings I find him asleep on the keyboard. But, he tells me not to bother him while he's working, so I can't make him sleep.

Well, I guess I get to stay up later and play my video games! Smiling happily, I shifted my controller to my left hand as I slipped Kingdom Hearts into my Playstation 2. It's this new game nii-sama got for me; it looks cool! Give me a couple of hours and I'll have it beat, you watch! ^_^

*Seto's POV*

I felt Bakura's hand grab me roughly, pulling me down and nearly slamming me onto the bed as he slid on top of my already sweating body. I had accomplished the task of forcing him out of his own pants…

Panting, I felt thankful for what I thought would be a moment to rest as my head hit the pillow. Evidently not…I felt Bakura leaning down, biting down on my neck. I was already tired enough to let him, even though I felt the blood ready to flow. He saved me the trouble by licking it up. What kind of a person was he…?

I heard that hellish snickering in my ear that sent chills down my spine. It felt almost too good to last, like some crazy dream I was having. But, although it was everything I had wanted, the pain helped me realize how real my dream was…

*Bakura's POV*

Mmm….blood…

I licked the remainder of the sticky liquid from my teeth as a smirk came across my lips. I could tell he was shocked at this action, but he was in no condition to protest. Perhaps I'd been too hard on him, because he wasn't going to last much longer. Damn it, no one turns me on and just leaves me like that! I'd have my way with him…again.

I pushed myself up away from his chest for a moment, giving him some air. His heavy breathing wasn't helping me keep control, but I managed it through my sympathy for him. I'm sure he's not used to sex in general….although neither am I.

I watched him, savoring the beauty at my prize. Yes, beauty. He was certainly something to look at. And I'll have to admit, I was surprised at his…skill. Heh!

His cerulean eyes opened, looking up at me. My hair fell around my face in locks as I leaned forward, staring at him. So he'd pulled himself together? Good. Reaching a hand up and brushing it through brown strands of hair, I couldn't help but snicker…he looked so helpless. I had to quickly press my lips against his to muffle his loud moans… I hope he doesn't expect to get back to work, because it's going to be a long night.

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*Seto's POV*

A few hours later, I was exhausted. Sighing deeply, I felt Bakura crawl closer to my side, resting his head on my chest. I ran a hand through his fluffy silver hair, which seemed to calm him.

I don't know how I got into this. One moment, I'm ready for a whole night of work, the next, I'm lying in a bed (with now un-clean sheets) with Bakura…I smiled, continuing to stroke him. Pulling the blanket up around our naked bodies, I hugged him a little closer. He was so warm, and his skin was so soft…

I don't regret what's happened. In fact, I haven't been able to admit it to myself, but I've been longing to kiss his lips ever since that hospital visit. Only recently did I realize something very important.

There hasn't been a time until now to tell him. Stroking his head one last time, I whispered those simple words that expressed my complex emotions: "I love you."

I was almost afraid of what he would say, but after I got no reply, I noticed that his breathing was even and deep. I smiled to myself; he was asleep. Pulling him closer, I wrapped both of my arms around his thin frame, closing my eyes. I felt warmer and more relaxed than I had in a long time…somehow I felt comfortable around him. Although I was exhausted and probably bruised, the smile remained on my lips. I wanted to hold him in my arms like this forever.

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*Normal POV*

The next day, everyone gathered in the main room, standing around the large bingo machine shaped like the Blue Eyes White Dragon. Every duelist was assigned a number. The duelists for the first duel would be decided with the numbers chosen by the bingo machine. The numbers were chosen-the first duel would be Yugi and Bakura.

Everyone headed towards the top level-the very top of the airship. Clouds gathered across the dark sky as those not dueling stepped off to the side. The large platform appeared for the duel to occur. Both Bakura and Yugi stepped onto their sides.



*Bakura's POV*

As I stood on my side, ready for the duel to begin, Yugi called out to me. He insisted that I "reveal my true form," saying that I wasn't myself. Sneering, I let any form of disguise as my hikari fade away. That fool just realized that I wasn't Ryou? My hikari had been taken from me this whole time…

"It's true, Yugi-my true intentions are to take your God Cards! Then I will have ultimate power!" I smiled, satisfied, at the gasps and the looks of shock that were on every face. Judging by Yugi's frown, he believed it also. Why would I need the God Cards? No way in hell would I tell them that I wanted all of the Millennium Items, especially since it was Yugi's darker side.

My eyes moved towards Kaiba. Evidently he bought my story about the God Cards also. I knew he was seeking them, so I almost laughed at the look on his face. Well, I could always explain it to him later. Waking up in his arms confirmed that he wasn't disturbed by what happened.

When I heard those words called out, something about the duel starting, I shifted my attention back to the situation at hand. I looked down at the hand I had drawn and began to form my plan.

Three turns later, I had played three different monsters, and Yugi had taken them down one by one. Of course they were weak, because they were only pawns in my plan. I played the card I had been holding, Dark Necrophia. I smiled as I heard Yugi's little friends cheering when he destroyed that also. They didn't know the effect of Dark Necrophia, the effect that would help me defeat Yugi!

Already the dark cloud began to loom over the area.

"When Dark Necrophia is destroyed, it summons a resident spirit. That spirit can possess one of the opponent's monsters each turn in secret. If that monster attacks, it backfires and takes half of its attack from the opponent's life points and gives them to me." After my little speech, I just smirked at everyone's excited reactions.

The duel seemed to be going rather slow, so I was only half-way focused. Yugi, on the other hand, acted as if his life depended on it. All I was thinking of was getting the Millennium Puzzle and killing that Pharaoh...

I smirked at his anxiousness as the duel continued. The effect of my Dark Necrophia was working perfectly-my life points were rising while his were quickly dropping. Then, on his next turn, I same him get that confident air back when he drew a card.

He played a card that somehow forced my Dark Necrophia, including the resident spirit, to be a part of his annoying card Kuriboh. With that, he destroyed Kuriboh, thinking that he had rid the arena of the spirit. I only smirked to myself, laughing at his stupidity.

On my turn, I played the card that would cause Yugi to fall. Placing the Ouiji Board on the field, I explained that it would summon a letter of the DEATH message on the field each turn. When the word was spelled out, Yugi would lose.

I let out a cackle at everyone's dismay. Yugi had five turns to live!

* * *

Memories consume

Like opening the wound

I'm picking me apart again

You all assume

I'm safe here in my room

Unless I try to start again

I don't want to be the one

The battles always choose

Cause inside I realize

That I'm the one confused

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Yugi managed to play Monster Reborn to bring back my Dark Necrophia. I smiled as I easily destroyed it. How dare he try to use my monster…just for that, I quickly pointed out his mistake.

"Yugi! Don't you realize that you revived my resident spirit!" Laughing, I clenched a fist while the spirit roamed the arena once again.

"There's no hope for you, Yugi! I only have to play one more magic card! You will die in this next turn!" I grinned as the duel continued, looking towards my Ouiji Board that was currently on the letter T of DEATH.

There was no way he could get out of this. I would finally achieve one of my dreams-beating my enemy Yugi Mutou!

He began rambling about something…heart of the cards? Laughing again, I mocked his petty foolishness.

"You're relying on that as a last resort, Yugi? The so-called "heart of the cards" won't help you now!"



*Seto's POV*

I frowned, crossing my arms and watching silently as my lover and my rival dueled. Bakura had certainly pulled off some stunts I hadn't expected of him, and yet he didn't even seem interested in what Yugi had to say. It seemed that the only thing that mattered was winning…

I couldn't help but smile to myself. That was exactly how I felt. Yugi's nonsense about the heart of the cards…I didn't believe in any of that. What was important was power.

I watched carefully as Bakura's Ouiji Board positioned itself on the letter T. He only had one more turn…it was evident whom the winner could be. Unless by some lucky chance Yugi stopped him. He's done that many times, and yet he doesn't have Exodia with him now…

"Bakura, Ryou Bakura." I couldn't help saying thoughtfully, mostly to myself. "You're better than I ever expected…" I never really thought anyone was listening when I said things, such as that moment, but I noticed Bakura look towards me. His sinister grin made me lose my composure for a moment…looking away, I felt slightly red. How is it that he does that to me?

My attention was drawn to the small tugging at my jacket. I looked down to my little brother Mokuba, whose large eyes stared up at me in wonder.

"Nii-sama, is Yugi-kun going to lose?" He looked worried. Since when had he developed a liking for Yugi, of all people? Patting him on the head lightly, I couldn't help but smile.

"I'm not sure, Mokuba. I wouldn't expect any less from Yugi to pull something off in the last round."

"You-you want him to win, too, right?" Mokuba blinked at me.

I hesitated for a moment. What should I say? My own feelings were too complex to sort through…I wanted Bakura to win, needless to say. But, I needed Yugi to win so that he could continue in the finals so that I could get his God Card…

Luckily, I was saved from this decision when the duel came to a turning point. It was Yugi's turn, and he looked ready to face anything. I quietly motioned to the arena, making Mokuba turn around. We both stood silently in wonder of how Yugi would accomplish this…



*Bakura's POV*

I saw the small conceited smirk slide back on Yugi's face as he looked at the card he had drawn. What could he have possibly drawn? There was no way out of this. Not even his precious Dark Magician would help him.

"I tribute all of my monsters…" I felt increasingly nervous as his monsters faded from the field. "to summon the God of Osiris!" My eyes widened as the colossal beast came onto the field.

"Your resident spirit does not affect Osiris, Bakura, so with one attack I will defeat you!"

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I don't know what's worth fighting for

Or why I have to scream

I don't know why I instigate

And say what I don't mean

I don't know how I got this way

I know it's not alright

So I'm breaking the habit

Tonight

Clutching my cure

I tightly lock the door

I try to catch my breath again

I hurt much more

Than anytime before

I had no options left again

I'll paint it on the walls

Cause I'm the one at fault

I'll never fight again

And this is how it ends

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(A/N: I know, it took me forever to get that up. x.x I've just been really busy. Gomen nasai! I'll try my hardest to keep updating. To make up for it, I added just a little bit more fun Seto x Baku-ness at the beginning of the chapter. ;) Oh yeah, and I'm super happy FF.net fixed the spacing stuff!)