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Chapter 5: Bloody Reunion

Yugi woke up the next morning in his bed. He didn't remember walking home but he did remember what he said to Yami at the cemetery. He figured that since he wasn't dead or one of Yami's kind, his powers had worked. Feeling proud of himself, he got out of bed and got dressed. Even though most of the blood was cleaned up and Seto's body was removed, the smell still lingered. It made Yugi's nose wrinkle in disgust. As soon as he was finished, he went downstairs and headed to school. But today was not the usual boring day. Ryou was missing and was not at school all day. Yugi shuddered at the thought that maybe Yami had attacked and killed him. Yugi had that thought in his head even walking home. Trying to think of something positive, Yugi went to his room and started on his homework.

It was 9:30 pm by the time he had finished and gotten to bed. Just as he drifted to sleep, a dark figure with spiked, white hair and murderous brown eyes stepped out from the shadows and chuckled semi-loudly. Yugi's eyes flew open, "Yami?" The figure shook its head, "No, I'm Bakura and I have come to finish to job that that baka Yami couldn't. Oh, f.y.i, your puny powers won't work on me." The white-haired demon sprang towards Yugi's neck, but was toppled by Yami who sprang at Bakura with teeth and claws bared. Their fight was the worst Yugi had ever seen.

There were sounds of flesh and clothes ripping, growls, screams, and bones breaking. Bakura had his fangs locked into Yami's shoulder. Yugi looked around and noticed a hammer that Grandpa had left in his room. He, quick, picked up the hammer and bashed Bakura in the head with it. Yami, with all the strength he could muster, bit down on Bakura's throat and snapped it in half and stabbed him in the chest with his dagger. All that was left in Bakura's place was a pile of ash. Then, a bright light appeared and Ryou's ghost was hovering over the ashes. He smiled and said, "Thank you for freeing me, both of you." and he disappeared.

The battle was won, but the injuries were great. The only way Yami could fully heal was if he drank blood. The only one in the room able to give blood was Yugi and Yami was unsure if he would be able to control himself. Seeing that Yami was in a weak state, Yugi helped him up and laid him on the bed. Yami began to shiver from the pain and the loss of blood during the fight. Yugi leaned towards Yami and saw that Yami was sweating profusely. He asked, "Doushito no, Yami? Do you need blood?" Without hesitation, Yugi loosened the collar of his pajama top and brought Yami's head to it. Not being able to resist it any longer, he gave in and bit down softly. Yami was amazed that not only was Yugi's blood delicious, but he had given it freely. Yugi could hear the bones popping back into place and the cuts healing. He felt proud to help another person feel better but also felt tired from the blood leaving his body. Yugi twitched which brought Yami out of his euphoric state and he pulled back. Yugi felt dizzy and tired, due to the serum in Yami's fangs. So, Yugi rested his weary head on the pillow and drifted to sleep. The next morning, Yami used his magic to conceal the puncture wounds until they healed. When Yugi woke up, he remembered that his grandpa was a skilled medicine user. Yugi told Grandpa about the situation and introduced him to Yami. Grandpa was completely astonished that this young man was almost identical to his grandson, but he quickly went to work. Later, after Yami was bandaged up (some cuts and gashes didn't heal), they made a room for their guest in the basement and blocked the windows.

One night in Yami's room, Yugi asked, "What happened to Ryou? Why did he appear as a ghost? Who killed him?" Yami hung his head and looked away, "He was killed by Bakura." Yugi wrapped his arms around his knees and began to cry. His friend and protector is gone. Yami put his arm around Yugi and said, "I will be your friend and protector; trust me." Yugi cuddled up against him. "By the way, when did you change from being my enemy to being my friend?" yawned Yugi. Yami whispered in Yugi's ear, "When you embraced me, I guess your powers changed me. I must apologize for Seto's death. I swear I will never kill another innocent again. Aishiteru Yugi." Yugi smiled and fell asleep. ********************************************************************* Please R&R (