A/N: I don't own Yugioh.
Ok, this chapter's kind of _really_ bad because I had no control of my mind when writing it, plus my throat was and still is yelling at me.(yep, I got the honor of walking 1.5 miles home from school in the rain.*to readers* never try wearing levis jeans out in a thunderstorm.they're unbelievably heavy when wet.)
Anyway, the good news is, I FINISHED MY YGO WEBSITE!!!!! Actually, this is my.oh, fourth or fifth one, but I lost the others when my D drive crashed (I think I've mentioned this before somewhere.*shrugs* oh well) You can visit it at:
http://duelistdestiny.20megsfree.com/dd.html
AND MY SITE ALLOWS NC-17 FICS! SO FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT ANYTHING YOU WANT!^_^ ~*~
"No! Don't!" Without thinking, Ryou threw himself between Yami and Bakura. He didn't know why he did it.something just seemed to snap inside of him, controlling him.It was almost like an urge to protect the thief from all harm, so that maybe someday they'll have a brighter future -
Ryou's musings were interrupted by Yami.
Crimson eyes narrowed at the white-haired duo, a wave of suspicion clashing in them. A harsh tone voiced the royal one's thoughts. "Move, Ryou! This is none of your concern! It's is my duty to punish anyone who breaks the rules of Egypt, and kidnapping a _pharaoh's_ lover is more than a small treason!"
Yami glared at Ryou coldly, daring the young boy to respond. The monarch's chest was heaving up and down slightly in fury and agitation, his arm stretched and erect, as if condemning anyone who provoked him to the underworld.
Even Bakura was taken back - no one had ever defended him like this before.not even Malik. Even as a kid, he had lived in a world of deceit, betrayal, vengeance; this was certainly a major change in his perspective of life. And why did he feel a sudden impulse to just smother the child with kisses and defend him from the cruel words of the pharaoh? Craning his neck slightly, Bakura saw a single tear slide down Ryou's alabaster cheeks, though the slave seemed completely unaware.
Bowing lowly to the lively god and keeping his eyes to the ground, Ryou whispered softly, "P-please.your highness.s-spare his life."
Yami growled as he surveyed Bakura with pure contempt. "And why should I? He didn't spare my love, did he? Why should I not return the favor?"
He needed a reason, and he needed one now! But this was Egypt's ruler he was talking to, and just the mere reminder of it sent Ryou's mind into a state of blankness.
Still staring at the ground, Ryou argued timidly on Bakura's behalf. "B-but he didn't kill Yugi, your majesty.P-Pegasus took him."
Yami continued his austere gaze, though the young one's words seemed to sink in. 'He has a point there,' Yami thought, 'True, the blasted tomb robber did _not_ harm Yugi.but still.if Bakura hadn't kidnapped Yugi in the first place, then this whole ordeal wouldn't have happened!'
Instead of stating the obvious, Yami asked, "Tell me, Ryou, why are you defend this.villain?" 'Do you feel for him.?' But the pharaoh highly doubted that so didn't say it aloud - too bad he had no idea how right he was.
"I." Ryou was lost for words. He didn't why he was protecting such a vile man or what consequences that will bring, but it felt like the right thing to do. There was just something about Bakura that sent Ryou's heart doing flip flops and somersaults.he felt strangely safe, somehow knowing that the thief wouldn't hurt him. 'Do I.love.him?' Ryou bit his lower lip in contemplation. 'But I barely even know him! And I doubt he would the same feelings to me.Wait! Same _feelings_?! Urgh.this is way too confusing.'
Giving up on trying to find logic in any of it, Ryou decided to follow his heart, even if it tended to cause him a lot of trouble.
"Your highness.I.," Ryou tried again. He could feel Bakura's gaze piercing through him from behind - confused, flabbergasted, curious, _and_ making him all the more nervous. ".I-I.t-think I l-love him."
The last part came no more than a whisper, but both Yami and Bakura caught it. Hazel eyes grew wide in surprise while red ones turned colder.
"You _think_ you love him?!" Yami snapped. "Ryou, love isn't a game! How could you possible love such a cruel man whom you've just met for a day?!"
Ryou knew the chances of him getting punished for saying this was dangerously high, but it was the truth. "I believe in love at first sight, sir. Isn't that what happened between you and Yugi?"
Yami opened his mouth for a retort, but nothing came out. The boy was right - it _was_ what happened to him and his koi. Before, Yami was a cold- hearted monarch who saw his people as nothing but scraps of garbage, just there to litter the streets of Egypt. But ever since he met Yugi, he learned to _love_. Yes, he admit that Yugi was a bit nervous at first, but both had felt the silent tug of attraction.
Conflict rose inside of the young ruler. 'Give them a chance, Yami.like how fate gave you and Yugi a chance.you are their fate.whatever you do now will change their lives forever.' Yami mentally nodded in agreement, until another voice objected. 'Don't! Remember what Bakura did?! He had tried to kill you and take away Yugi! And why should you obey a _slave_? He's trying to trick you, Yami.who knows, that Ryou child might secretly be in alliance with Bakura!'
That made sense as well.Groaning silently, Yami glared at the albinos, feeling a headache surfacing.
"I'll decide your fates tomorrow." Yami barked at one of the guards. "Take the tomb robber to the dungeons! And then lock Ryou into one of the palace chambers! I'll deal with him later."
The soldier nodded sharply, and gesturing to his men, seized a resisting Bakura down the hallway and out of sight. As for Ryou, another soldier took his arm - though not too kindly - and led him in the opposite direction. Glancing fearfully behind him, Ryou obeyed, tears coursing down his pale face.
When the rest of the sentinels were dismissed, Yami sighed deeply. He hadn't meant to yell at Ryou.it's just that he couldn't control his emotions at times. Yes.he should apologize to the boy.
'Apologize?' the pharaoh thought to himself wryly. 'And to a slave? You're getting soft, Yami.'
"Your majesty."
Yami whirled around. Ah, Seth. He had forgotten that his high priest was still there.
"Yes, Seth?"
Hesitation betrayed Seth's impassive features for a moment before the priest voiced his thought. "I believe it's best if you allow the thief and the slave a brighter future."
A flicker of fire ignited inside of Yami again. Why should he offer someone happiness when all he received was agony?
"Explain yourself."
"Your highness and his lover were given a chance, correct? Then why can't you spare those two? Ryou is telling the truth.I could see it in his eyes."
Seth hurried on when Yami gave him a questioning glance.
"I know I've never mentioned this, lord, but ever since a child, I was gifted with the power of mind reading."
Yami glared sharply for a moment, feeling more than a little violated. "Wait! So you're saying that you can read _anyone's_ thoughts? Even mine?!"
"Um." Seth knew that Yami wouldn't execute him, but getting the young monarch angry just wasn't on his 'to do' list. "No.I don't usually use this particular power.only when I feel that it will serve some significance.which in this case, did."
The king's face relaxed visibly. Thank Ra that his high priest rarely read his mind! If he did, then Seth would probably be marred for life just from seeing the things Yami had been thinking about Yugi and memories of the, er, _activites_ they had done.
Nevertheless, Yami found this gift of Seth's disconcerting.
"I know," the pharaoh smirked, and Seth's eyes narrowed slightly. Yami always got that look on his face when he's about to blackmail the young mage. "I'll free Ryou and the tomb robber.but only if you do something for me with you're.ability."
Seth paused. Was it worth it? But the pure albino truly did love his look-alike, even if they had only met. It must be fate stirring up the attraction.If Ra had ordered this to happen, then Seth - being a high priest- must follow the powerful one's commands.
"Alright. What do you have in mind, m'lord?"
Smirking with an evil glint in his crimson orbs, Yami leaned over to the mage and whispered something in the other's ear, smiling when Seth turned beet red.
~*~
They ran into the forest together, trying in desperation to escape anything that dared follow them. The clammy ground lay silent below them, an unusual component in Egypt's acrid climate. Up above, large, shady canopies dimmed the blazing noon sun to a thin candle light, relieving its guests from the scorching heat.
"H-how much farther?"
"Hang on. We're almost there."
The blonde glanced down at his companion, whose golden bangs were dotted with sweat. They had been running for at least a good two hours, unaware neither of their direction of travel nor with any plans of survival. Only one thought resided in their minds: to escape from Pegasus.
Now that Joey thought about it, he began to berate himself silently for his stupidity. How in the world were they going to stay alive without any food, water, or shelter?! Geez, you'd think he was smart enough to at least sneak some provisions with them on their little escapade.
Groaning slightly, the taller boy halted to a stop under a towing eucalyptus tree. The smaller form gladly imitated his movements and plopped down unceremoniously onto the forest ground.
"Yugi, what were we thinking running away from Pegasus without any food or water?"
Yugi, otherwise known as the pharaoh's lover, gazed up at the shrouded green sky, whose natural blue was obscured by nature.
"I truly don't know, Joey. But I'd rather starve then be five feet near that man."
"Yeah. But seriously, we need to find help."
Lavender eyes took a surveillance of their surrounding before replying, "Well, there should be some sort of vegetation here in the forest.Maybe some nuts or berries, if we're lucky."
"Maybe."
At the doubtful tone in his friend's voice, Yugi pulled himself up and glanced sorrowfully at the blonde, his face brushed with pinkish shame.
"I'm sorry, Joey. You didn't have to rescue me from Pegasus.I mean, he paid you well so that your sister's eyesight could be fixed.and you lost that opportunity because of me."
A dewdrop rolling down the boy's alabaster cheek and onto the damp foliage. Seeing Yugi weep piteously, Joey kneeled beside him, putting one hand on the other's frail shoulders, whispering softly, "Hey.don't worry about it. I was going to quite anyway.That demented winged-pony was and still is a real bastard."
Yugi smiled slightly at Joey's odd reference to the powerful tribal leader. Upon seeing this positive sign, Joey smiled as well.
"Now what do you say we find some civilization or something?"
Nodding, Yugi agreed without protest.
"Joey?"
Joey looked down when there was a small tug on his sleeve.
"Yeah?"
"Thanks.for everything."
Light azure orbs widened briefly when its owner was seized into a loving hug. But Joey knew Yugi would never betray Yami, and thus slowly wrapped his arms around the child, returning his own affections.
"No prob, Yugi."
~*~
YK: You know what the best part of a story always is?
Yami: Do I want to know?
YK: Yes. It's the ending.
Yami: 0.o
YK: Well, it's the _end_ and that means no more writing for me!!!!!!!^_^
Yami: I have no comments whatsoever.oh, except that YK is an insane, possessed freak that tortures us all.
YK: Yami, I would kill you right now if not for my cold. Consider yourself lucky.
Yami: .
YK: *coughs and points to very sharp knife hanging on her wall*
Yami: *grumbles* Please R&R and visit YK's website at http://duelistdestiny.20megsfree.com/dd.html
YK: ^_^
Ok, this chapter's kind of _really_ bad because I had no control of my mind when writing it, plus my throat was and still is yelling at me.(yep, I got the honor of walking 1.5 miles home from school in the rain.*to readers* never try wearing levis jeans out in a thunderstorm.they're unbelievably heavy when wet.)
Anyway, the good news is, I FINISHED MY YGO WEBSITE!!!!! Actually, this is my.oh, fourth or fifth one, but I lost the others when my D drive crashed (I think I've mentioned this before somewhere.*shrugs* oh well) You can visit it at:
http://duelistdestiny.20megsfree.com/dd.html
AND MY SITE ALLOWS NC-17 FICS! SO FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT ANYTHING YOU WANT!^_^ ~*~
"No! Don't!" Without thinking, Ryou threw himself between Yami and Bakura. He didn't know why he did it.something just seemed to snap inside of him, controlling him.It was almost like an urge to protect the thief from all harm, so that maybe someday they'll have a brighter future -
Ryou's musings were interrupted by Yami.
Crimson eyes narrowed at the white-haired duo, a wave of suspicion clashing in them. A harsh tone voiced the royal one's thoughts. "Move, Ryou! This is none of your concern! It's is my duty to punish anyone who breaks the rules of Egypt, and kidnapping a _pharaoh's_ lover is more than a small treason!"
Yami glared at Ryou coldly, daring the young boy to respond. The monarch's chest was heaving up and down slightly in fury and agitation, his arm stretched and erect, as if condemning anyone who provoked him to the underworld.
Even Bakura was taken back - no one had ever defended him like this before.not even Malik. Even as a kid, he had lived in a world of deceit, betrayal, vengeance; this was certainly a major change in his perspective of life. And why did he feel a sudden impulse to just smother the child with kisses and defend him from the cruel words of the pharaoh? Craning his neck slightly, Bakura saw a single tear slide down Ryou's alabaster cheeks, though the slave seemed completely unaware.
Bowing lowly to the lively god and keeping his eyes to the ground, Ryou whispered softly, "P-please.your highness.s-spare his life."
Yami growled as he surveyed Bakura with pure contempt. "And why should I? He didn't spare my love, did he? Why should I not return the favor?"
He needed a reason, and he needed one now! But this was Egypt's ruler he was talking to, and just the mere reminder of it sent Ryou's mind into a state of blankness.
Still staring at the ground, Ryou argued timidly on Bakura's behalf. "B-but he didn't kill Yugi, your majesty.P-Pegasus took him."
Yami continued his austere gaze, though the young one's words seemed to sink in. 'He has a point there,' Yami thought, 'True, the blasted tomb robber did _not_ harm Yugi.but still.if Bakura hadn't kidnapped Yugi in the first place, then this whole ordeal wouldn't have happened!'
Instead of stating the obvious, Yami asked, "Tell me, Ryou, why are you defend this.villain?" 'Do you feel for him.?' But the pharaoh highly doubted that so didn't say it aloud - too bad he had no idea how right he was.
"I." Ryou was lost for words. He didn't why he was protecting such a vile man or what consequences that will bring, but it felt like the right thing to do. There was just something about Bakura that sent Ryou's heart doing flip flops and somersaults.he felt strangely safe, somehow knowing that the thief wouldn't hurt him. 'Do I.love.him?' Ryou bit his lower lip in contemplation. 'But I barely even know him! And I doubt he would the same feelings to me.Wait! Same _feelings_?! Urgh.this is way too confusing.'
Giving up on trying to find logic in any of it, Ryou decided to follow his heart, even if it tended to cause him a lot of trouble.
"Your highness.I.," Ryou tried again. He could feel Bakura's gaze piercing through him from behind - confused, flabbergasted, curious, _and_ making him all the more nervous. ".I-I.t-think I l-love him."
The last part came no more than a whisper, but both Yami and Bakura caught it. Hazel eyes grew wide in surprise while red ones turned colder.
"You _think_ you love him?!" Yami snapped. "Ryou, love isn't a game! How could you possible love such a cruel man whom you've just met for a day?!"
Ryou knew the chances of him getting punished for saying this was dangerously high, but it was the truth. "I believe in love at first sight, sir. Isn't that what happened between you and Yugi?"
Yami opened his mouth for a retort, but nothing came out. The boy was right - it _was_ what happened to him and his koi. Before, Yami was a cold- hearted monarch who saw his people as nothing but scraps of garbage, just there to litter the streets of Egypt. But ever since he met Yugi, he learned to _love_. Yes, he admit that Yugi was a bit nervous at first, but both had felt the silent tug of attraction.
Conflict rose inside of the young ruler. 'Give them a chance, Yami.like how fate gave you and Yugi a chance.you are their fate.whatever you do now will change their lives forever.' Yami mentally nodded in agreement, until another voice objected. 'Don't! Remember what Bakura did?! He had tried to kill you and take away Yugi! And why should you obey a _slave_? He's trying to trick you, Yami.who knows, that Ryou child might secretly be in alliance with Bakura!'
That made sense as well.Groaning silently, Yami glared at the albinos, feeling a headache surfacing.
"I'll decide your fates tomorrow." Yami barked at one of the guards. "Take the tomb robber to the dungeons! And then lock Ryou into one of the palace chambers! I'll deal with him later."
The soldier nodded sharply, and gesturing to his men, seized a resisting Bakura down the hallway and out of sight. As for Ryou, another soldier took his arm - though not too kindly - and led him in the opposite direction. Glancing fearfully behind him, Ryou obeyed, tears coursing down his pale face.
When the rest of the sentinels were dismissed, Yami sighed deeply. He hadn't meant to yell at Ryou.it's just that he couldn't control his emotions at times. Yes.he should apologize to the boy.
'Apologize?' the pharaoh thought to himself wryly. 'And to a slave? You're getting soft, Yami.'
"Your majesty."
Yami whirled around. Ah, Seth. He had forgotten that his high priest was still there.
"Yes, Seth?"
Hesitation betrayed Seth's impassive features for a moment before the priest voiced his thought. "I believe it's best if you allow the thief and the slave a brighter future."
A flicker of fire ignited inside of Yami again. Why should he offer someone happiness when all he received was agony?
"Explain yourself."
"Your highness and his lover were given a chance, correct? Then why can't you spare those two? Ryou is telling the truth.I could see it in his eyes."
Seth hurried on when Yami gave him a questioning glance.
"I know I've never mentioned this, lord, but ever since a child, I was gifted with the power of mind reading."
Yami glared sharply for a moment, feeling more than a little violated. "Wait! So you're saying that you can read _anyone's_ thoughts? Even mine?!"
"Um." Seth knew that Yami wouldn't execute him, but getting the young monarch angry just wasn't on his 'to do' list. "No.I don't usually use this particular power.only when I feel that it will serve some significance.which in this case, did."
The king's face relaxed visibly. Thank Ra that his high priest rarely read his mind! If he did, then Seth would probably be marred for life just from seeing the things Yami had been thinking about Yugi and memories of the, er, _activites_ they had done.
Nevertheless, Yami found this gift of Seth's disconcerting.
"I know," the pharaoh smirked, and Seth's eyes narrowed slightly. Yami always got that look on his face when he's about to blackmail the young mage. "I'll free Ryou and the tomb robber.but only if you do something for me with you're.ability."
Seth paused. Was it worth it? But the pure albino truly did love his look-alike, even if they had only met. It must be fate stirring up the attraction.If Ra had ordered this to happen, then Seth - being a high priest- must follow the powerful one's commands.
"Alright. What do you have in mind, m'lord?"
Smirking with an evil glint in his crimson orbs, Yami leaned over to the mage and whispered something in the other's ear, smiling when Seth turned beet red.
~*~
They ran into the forest together, trying in desperation to escape anything that dared follow them. The clammy ground lay silent below them, an unusual component in Egypt's acrid climate. Up above, large, shady canopies dimmed the blazing noon sun to a thin candle light, relieving its guests from the scorching heat.
"H-how much farther?"
"Hang on. We're almost there."
The blonde glanced down at his companion, whose golden bangs were dotted with sweat. They had been running for at least a good two hours, unaware neither of their direction of travel nor with any plans of survival. Only one thought resided in their minds: to escape from Pegasus.
Now that Joey thought about it, he began to berate himself silently for his stupidity. How in the world were they going to stay alive without any food, water, or shelter?! Geez, you'd think he was smart enough to at least sneak some provisions with them on their little escapade.
Groaning slightly, the taller boy halted to a stop under a towing eucalyptus tree. The smaller form gladly imitated his movements and plopped down unceremoniously onto the forest ground.
"Yugi, what were we thinking running away from Pegasus without any food or water?"
Yugi, otherwise known as the pharaoh's lover, gazed up at the shrouded green sky, whose natural blue was obscured by nature.
"I truly don't know, Joey. But I'd rather starve then be five feet near that man."
"Yeah. But seriously, we need to find help."
Lavender eyes took a surveillance of their surrounding before replying, "Well, there should be some sort of vegetation here in the forest.Maybe some nuts or berries, if we're lucky."
"Maybe."
At the doubtful tone in his friend's voice, Yugi pulled himself up and glanced sorrowfully at the blonde, his face brushed with pinkish shame.
"I'm sorry, Joey. You didn't have to rescue me from Pegasus.I mean, he paid you well so that your sister's eyesight could be fixed.and you lost that opportunity because of me."
A dewdrop rolling down the boy's alabaster cheek and onto the damp foliage. Seeing Yugi weep piteously, Joey kneeled beside him, putting one hand on the other's frail shoulders, whispering softly, "Hey.don't worry about it. I was going to quite anyway.That demented winged-pony was and still is a real bastard."
Yugi smiled slightly at Joey's odd reference to the powerful tribal leader. Upon seeing this positive sign, Joey smiled as well.
"Now what do you say we find some civilization or something?"
Nodding, Yugi agreed without protest.
"Joey?"
Joey looked down when there was a small tug on his sleeve.
"Yeah?"
"Thanks.for everything."
Light azure orbs widened briefly when its owner was seized into a loving hug. But Joey knew Yugi would never betray Yami, and thus slowly wrapped his arms around the child, returning his own affections.
"No prob, Yugi."
~*~
YK: You know what the best part of a story always is?
Yami: Do I want to know?
YK: Yes. It's the ending.
Yami: 0.o
YK: Well, it's the _end_ and that means no more writing for me!!!!!!!^_^
Yami: I have no comments whatsoever.oh, except that YK is an insane, possessed freak that tortures us all.
YK: Yami, I would kill you right now if not for my cold. Consider yourself lucky.
Yami: .
YK: *coughs and points to very sharp knife hanging on her wall*
Yami: *grumbles* Please R&R and visit YK's website at http://duelistdestiny.20megsfree.com/dd.html
YK: ^_^
