Author's Notes: WARNING! This chapter has a slight lemon to it! If you can't handle that, don't read. I'm upping the rating to play it safe. This is a little moment between Yami Bakura and Tea, in which they finally express their love for each other. Please enjoy, and again, if offended by this, don't read. Just skip down to where they say good night and read on from there. As you can see, I got my disk back and now I have the chapter up! Enjoy!

Chapter 18:

To The Tower!

Yami Bakura watched the sleeping girl in his arms. "It's almost hard to believe I have you. Do I really deserve it? You mean so much to me, and yet when I think about it, how did we end up like this anyways? I know things started to change that day you ran into my arms, unafraid and crying for Bakura to return to you. Since then, I saw you differently. Even before that, you'd catch my eye. But after you brought me to your house and…well, you know." He stroked her cheek. "I knew then I was falling in love with you. I was so afraid. I never really knew how to handle emotions and soon I was flooded with millions of them. Now look at where we are. How did it come to this? All I know is; I don't want you to ever leave my side. I need you… Téa …"

The girl stirred in his arms and snuggled up closer. Her eyes opened and she smiled up at the silver haired spirit. "That's nice to know." She mumbled.

Yami Bakura froze. It seemed that she had heard everything. "You…were awake?"

Téa giggled and sat up, leaning against him. "Yes. And there's nothing to be ashamed of. You won't lose me."

Yami Bakura pulled her in closer, his head resting against her shoulder. He nuzzled her neck lightly. "I…almost lost you tonight." He said in a shaky tone.

Téa rubbed his back gently. "I know, but you didn't. I'm here." She kissed his cheek.

Yami Bakura pulled back and looked at her. His eyes held so many mixed emotions. His hand reached up and his fingers ran over her lips.

Téa remembered this familiar gesture, but this time, she knew it was the real thing. She closed her eyes and sighed.

Yami Bakura moved his fingers around in circles on her smooth lips, then up her cheek and down her neck, placing it on her shoulder. He leaned forward and placed his lips over hers in a kiss. He sighed as he pulled her closer to him.

Téa returned the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. They remained like that for a few minutes before she felt him lay down on the bed, taking her with him. This was quite new to her, but she liked it. She liked the feel of him underneath her. She continued to kiss him as her hands slipped out from underneath his neck and ran then up into his hair. She felt his arm slide tightly around her waist, while his other arm cupped her head and held it in place against his lips. Feeling slightly bold, she ran her tongue across his lips causing him to gasp. She wanted to try new things and this seemed like the best time. She pulled back and smirked. "Did I surprise you?"

Yami Bakura chuckled. "You always surprise me. Are…are you sure your comfortable with me…like this?" He started to sit back up but two tiny hands pushed him back down. He felt her body shift so she was perfectly on top of him.

"I've waited long enough." She breathed as she claimed his lips again, this time gently prying his mouth open with her tongue.

Yami Bakura knew better then to argue. He willingly opened his mouth and let her explore it. Even to him it was a new sensation. But somehow, everything felt right.

Téa felt herself blushing at her boldness but soon forgot about it as she let her tongue roam around his inner mouth. She jumped when her tongue brushed against his. She noticed he hadn't moved it though, maybe afraid to frighten her. "It's alright…" She assured him.

Yami Bakura, still feeling unsure, moved his tongue over hers, stroking it gently.

Téa was very overwhelmed with this new feeling but soon adjusted to it and started to copy his movements. She felt one of his hands slide down her back to her lower backside, while his other hand still held her head against his. She could tell he was new to this too and felt a bit awkward. It was kind of nice that they were both sharing these feelings for the first time. Even though she had kissed Marik, they were both afraid to go too far. But now, with the man she loved, this is what she really wanted more then anything.

Yami Bakura removed his hand form her head and also moved to down her backside. He broke off from the kiss and looked deeply into her eyes. "Are you…sure?"

Téa nodded and rolled onto her side, she took his hand and placed it lightly over her left breast. "Yes." She gave him a look the let him know she wanted him and didn't regret anything.

Yami Bakura stared at his hand now against her breast. He watched as she released his hand and ran her hand up his arm.

"Don't be afraid." She said in a soothing tone.

Yami Bakura smiled lightly and began to move his fingers around, massaging her breast.

Téa sighed and as she kissed his lips she began to unbutton his shirt. She felt him tense slightly, but he soon relaxed at her touch. She slipped the shirt off of his slender shoulders and began to run her hands over the smooth skin. She ran a finger over one of his nipples and smiled as she heard him moan. She brought her lips down to his neck and began to kiss it and suck on the skin. "I love you so much." She whispered.

Yami Bakura removed his hand from her breast and stroked her hair gently. "And I love you." He ran his hand over her chest and felt his fingers brush against the buttons of her shirt. "Would you mind?"

"Of course not."

Yami Bakura began to unbutton her shirt, his hands were a bit shaky but he kept himself composed and eventually slid the blouse off. She was wearing a small bra, which showed her very firm and round breasts. He took both hands this time and began to massage her breasts slowly. "You have a very perfect body." He said as he admired her exposed flesh.

Téa blushed. "I…I'm glad you like what you see."

Yami Bakura moved his hands up to her shoulders and then down her sides, causing her to shiver.  He lay on his side and pulled her right up against him, very tightly.

Téa moaned as she felt her body press against his.  She wrapped her leg around his waist, moving it up and down his side slowly. She wondered if he'd ever felt pleasure before and taking a chance, she ran her hand down his side and then over his inner thighs, inching closer to his most private area very slowly. This caused the spirit to gasp and his breath to quicken. She ran her fingers along the sides, enjoying the moaning coming from the silver haired boy. "I knew you'd like that."  Téa new what she was doing to him and decided to add a bit more pleasure into it.  She moved her hand up and across his lower area, brushing against the one thing she knew would cause great pleasure. This caused the spirit to jump a little. The feeling was almost over whelming. She repeated her action a few times, driving the teen into a pleasure he never knew he could feel. She placed her palm flat against the most sensitive area she knew of and added a little pressure as she began to rub it through his tight jeans.

"T… Téa …what are you…. doing to me?" He asked, moaning loudly.

"Showing you how much I love you." She replied. She removed her hand and brushed it against his now sweaty face. "I wanted you to experience what we 'mortals' experience."

And…what's that?" He asked, panting.

"Pleasure.  I doubt anyone has ever touched you like that and I wanted you to know just how wonderful it felt, especially when you do it with someone you love."

Yami Bakura grinned. "And the same applies to the female?"

Téa blushed. "Yes…why?"

Yami Bakura stroked her cheek. "Just curious. Because if I am going to show you how much a love you, I want to be able to pleasure you as well."  He started to kiss her lightly as his hands moved around her back and shoulders. He moved his hands downward running them over her abdomen. He could her moans and whimper. He could tell this was new for her. She may have vast knowledge but to feel it, was much different. He laid her flat on her back and rubbed her stomach gently. "Are you alright?"

Téa nodded, unable to say anything else.

Yami Bakura kissed her on the forehead and ran hands around a very moist and sensitive area. Her moans and whimpering increased as his fingers played around, moving in circles and up and down. This fascinated the spirit. He added just the right amount of pressure to make the pleasure feel wonderful. The girl squirmed underneath him but it wasn't from pain, he could tell. For some reason, she looked the most beautiful to him at that moment. Her face was flushed and had a glow to it and her hair was clinging to her face, her eyes were closed and her lips parted. He remembered recently when they were in the café and she had fallen asleep next to him. He had wanted to taste her lips then, but didn't know how she felt. He had to take a walk after that…and then…He removed his hand from her lower area and placed it on her abdomen. Then that night when he was attacked…his life changed forever. "Did you like that?" He asked.

Téa panted and nodded. "Bakura, if we ever…uh…you know…but that seems to impossible." She sat up and leaned against him. "I don't want you to leave. I want to be with you forever."

Yami Bakura put his arm around the girls' waist. "I promise you…somehow…I won't leave you. And if one day you wish to marry…I would be more then willing too."

Téa gasped. Tears formed in her eyes. "Me? You would marry me?"

Yami Bakura nodded. "If that is the one way we can be together for ever, yes. And I heard that marriage is a beautiful thing that two people who love each other do, proclaiming to the world and god of their love."

Téa looked amazed. "You've changed so much Bakura…so much…" She kissed him on the lips. "But no matter what, I would have accepted you even if you were still the same way you were when I met you."

"If I was…you'd be dead."

Téa frowned and whacked his shoulder. "Thanks for killing the mood, Bakura!"

Yami Bakura laughed. "Let's get some sleep, alright?"

Téa smiled and cuddled up against him. "Good night."

Yami Bakura covered them both with the blanket. "Good night."

***

"Yugi! I can't go much further! I'm not feeling too good right now." A pale Marik stated, holding his bleeding arm.

Yugi helped Marik into an abandoned room. "Hang in there. If we can just reach Kaiba, it'll be ok." He took a napkin out of his pocket and wiped the sweat off of Marik's forehead. "Stay here and I'll get some help. Hide in that corner. No one will be able to find you!"

Marik nodded.

"And try not to fall asleep. It wouldn't be good." He left the room after that. Peeking around the corner, he noticed that the corridor was empty. "Good maybe I can get out of here now." He was able to find an elevator and snuck into it. Suddenly Mai came running at him, flinging knives. "Damn!" He pushed the close button, but the door didn't close. Mai was coming closer. "Close damn you!" He pounded on the door. Just as Mai reached him, the door closed and the elevator descended to the second level. The doors swung open and Yugi found himself back in the lounge area. He needed to find Kaiba and fast! "Help! Anyone! If you can hear me! We have trouble!!!" He cried at the top of his lungs.

Most of the doors opened and Joey, Kaiba, Ishizu, Yami Bakura and Téa stepped out. Everyone was half asleep and rubbing their eyes.

"Mai and that evil Marik are being controlled by Aziz! And Marik's hurt! I left him on the third floor.  Mai stabbed him in the arm with a knife."

Téa and Ishizu both looked panic struck.

"We need to help him!" Ishizu cried.

Téa nodded. "Yes, but if Mai is still there, It's not safe. We need to find a way to get past her."

Kaiba stepped forward. "I'll go with Yugi. You guys stay here and watch out for an unusual activity. We are almost at Aziz place and we need to be focused."

With that said, him and Yugi took off back up to the third floor. Ishizu narrowed her eyes at them and stubbornly began to follow them.

"What are you doing? Yugi and I can handle this!"

Ishizu shook her head. "Sorry, but he's my brother and I want to see him! And nothing you do will stop me!"

Kaiba smirked. She was a touch lady. "Very well."

Téa sighed. "I hope they'll be ok." She smiled when she felt Yami Bakura place his hand on her shoulder. "Let's wait in the lounge."

Everyone took a seat, awaiting the return of the others.

***

Kaiba ran out of the elevator and found the hall deserted. "Be careful…" He warned.

Yugi pointed to a door. "Marik's other half is in there. And I left Marik a little more down the hall."

Ishizu nodded and headed for the door with Yami Marik. As it swung open she saw him lying unconscious on the bed. Kaiba lifted him up and over his shoulder. "One down, one to go."

Yugi led them to the room the good Marik was in. Upon opening the door, the sight they met wasn't a pretty one. Marik was semi-conscious and bleeding badly. "Marik!" Ishizu cried as she rushed over to her little brother. "We have to get you to the hospital." She lifted him up and placed his arm around her neck. "Lena on me. We'll get you fixed up."

Marik smiled up weakly. "Thank you…sister."

Yugi exited the room. "What about Mai?"

Ishizu gulped. "She's right there!"

Yugi turned and saw Mai slumped against the wall. She appeared to be unconscious. Yugi lifted her up into his tiny arms. "Let's get out of here!" He grunted as he felt her weight drop against him. "I'm too little for this…" He moaned.

***

After an hour of waiting in the lounge, the group finally returned with the their fallen comrades. Marik, Yami Marik and Mai were placed in the hospital and they had guards keep watch over them. Everyone else was already awake and couldn't think of sleep after that incident. Kaiba walked onto the bridge, everyone else behind him. "We're almost there."

Téa gripped Yami Bakura's hand tightly. "What if…Yami no Yume…possesses me again? Look…just look at what I did to Yami!" She felt tears sting her eyes.

Yugi placed his hand on her shoulder. "Hey, don't blame yourself. You can't help it that the card did that. Look, everything will be fine Tea. Trust me."

Téa looked into her friend's eyes. "I do, Yugi. And you're right. We'll defeat him!"

Everyone nodded and watched as the large tower came into view.

"This is it…" Kaiba said.

***

On the shores of Domino, a small gold material was floating against the shoreline. It brushed against a black leather boot. The person looked down and bent over. He picked up the gold piece. His emerald eyes staring into it eye. "This looks like part of Yugi's puzzle. I wonder what happened to it. Well whatever it is, I'd better find him. Maybe Tristan knows what happened." He brushed back some of his Raven locks. Duke Devlin made his way back up to the streets of Domino, clueless to the dangers that awaited him if he found Yugi.

To be continued…