I know I'm supposed to be working on Always, but since I'm stuck at the minute, I decided to start writing this one & hopefully I'll get inspiration for my other one as well. Please review & if you haven't read always, give it a look, the summary sucks, but the story doesn't, I just need some ideas for it, so any reviews for it would be greatly appreciated. Uh, as the summary said, there will be Yami/Bakura (the yami) shounen-ai, though it' only implied in this chapter & they will be OOC. Hope you enjoy!!
A lone figure knelt on a rooftop, silently watching the small group gathered below, the moon left it's hiding place within the clouds briefly, giving the watcher a better view, while the shadows of his hiding place making sure they would not see him. Bakura smiled slightly, remembering when hiding like this was to keep him away from the guards when he was still a tomb robber, his smile faltered, his emotions conflicting, foolishly, he allowed his gaze to wander to the former Pharaoh, his breath hitched in his throat at the sight before him, Yami was stood looking proud & regal, while the moon covered him in an ethereal glow, making him look like the living god the Egyptian people had believed him to be. A grim smile worked its way onto the former tomb robber's face, as other memories surfaced, the same memories that had caused him to be so harsh & reckless in the past, the pain they caused him was far beyond anything he had done to himself.

After what had happened at battle city, Ryou had learnt the reason behind his behaviour & had done everything he could to help, even lying to his friends when they asked if the 'evil spirit' had returned as Ryou had done. A true smile appeared on the spirit's face, as he realised just how lucky he was to have Ryou as his hikari & just how close the two had become, that was why he was here after all, to make sure his aibou stayed safe. Bakura looked fondly at Ryou, silently thanking the gods for giving Ryou to him, for giving him the only person who could still care for him after everything he had done & for Ryou changing him from the homicidal maniac he was becoming, to the protective older brother figure he had now become, even if no one but Ryou would ever know.

Below him, the group dispersed, leaving only Ryou stood there, Bakura jumped down from his hiding place & stood next to his hikari, Ryou hugged him, quietly murmuring an apology, which Bakura realised was because of the pain he had felt looking at Yami, he cursed silently for subconsciously allowing Ryou to feel his emotions. Bakura shook his head slightly & returned the embrace.

"Seems you've changed since we last saw you soul stealer." The rich voice was almost teasing. Bakura turned to face Yami, keeping a protective hold of his hikari. "Yes, things have changed, but not as much as you think. I'm not a new person, I'm an old one." Yami raised an eyebrow questioningly. "This is how you were in Egypt?"

Bakura nodded, unable to look at Yami any longer.

"Leave him alone Yami, he doesn't need this, certainly not from you & don't you dare tell the others about this." Ryou said in a firm, protective tone that held the same authority as when Yami himself spoke.

Both spirits stared at Ryou in surprise; the normally quiet, polite boy had just given an order the former Pharaoh.

Ryou blushed lightly in response & carried on to explain his unusual outburst. "He's hurting a lot Yami, that's why he acted the way he did, I'm trying to help him, to stop him hurting quite so much, I can't do that if you & the others are pestering him, or worse yet, trying to kill him. Please Yami, don't tell them about this & don't think badly of him, Bakura really is a wonderful person." "Bakura?" Yami asked, confused that the light had used his own name when speaking of his dark. "My first name is Ryou, there was a mistake at the school & by the time it was resolved, everyone was calling me Bakura." Ryou said in his usual soft, polite tone. Yami looked surprised, but nodded his understanding anyway. "Okay, Ryou, I promise not to hassle the t-Bakura & I won't tell the others."

Ryou smiled brightly, while Bakura just looked shocked.

"Why would you do that Pharaoh? What does it matter to you?" Bakura asked, stunned. "I can see you're not the same & I agree that the others would not be a beneficial influence. Also.I get the feeling that this involves me somehow & if I want to find out, then getting you angry wouldn't get me very far." Yami's voice lacked its usual strength, instead being soft & concerned, almost regretful. "Thank you Yami. Perhaps you knowing won't be so bad." Ryou's voice held nothing but relief.

Yami nodded slightly & smiled, waving goodnight before walking away. Once Yami was out of sight, Bakura dropped to the ground in shock & relief. Ryou was quickly beside him, making sure he was okay.

Bakura chuckled before speaking. "I'm fine, pleasantly surprised, maybe he doesn't hate me after all. Anyway, it's late, so lets get you back home & into bed." Ryou smiled; glad to see his yami happy. "Okay Bakura, I am kind of tired." "Thank you for standing up for me by the way, I've never had anyone do that for me before, so it really meant something." Bakura said softly. This caused Ryou to smile brightly. "You're really important to me, I didn't want to lose you to the darkness again. I was afraid." Ryou trailed off, unsure of how his dark would react to his admitted weakness. "I'm glad of that Ryou, because I don't want you to suffer again, I'm glad I can count on you to bring me back." Bakura replied, deliberately lightly, knowing his Ryou would be worried because of the past.

Ryou snuggles up to Bakura in relief as they headed home, both glad of the unexpected events the night had provided & both holding a new hope for the future.