No Yugi-oh owning…
To Save The Never-Tenshi: StabbedPhase one of my revenge on the Virtues has been completed, I am joyous but I also feel a twinge… a very, very, extremely tiny, molecular size pang of guilt. The never-tenshi had always fascinated me, him with his eyes of pure green. Light and full of joy… or sorrow, I thought thinking back to the night the never-tenshi cried with his arm extended to me. This did not matter; the boy was obviously screwed in the head. I had killed him, murdered him like I have done to so many others… well I don't usually rip their hearts out but dead nonetheless. …But to call me, me! A guardian angel?! Well, that was worth a laugh. I am a bringer of death; it's my job to kill! And that little never-tenshi cannot spread such a lie. Not only is my reputation at stake but, a, a guardian angel! Arhg. Not bloody likely, and to him! …Still.
I cannot allow the never-tenshi to live his second life. He should not have escaped his bodily confines. Choosing him might have been a mistake, a huge mistake on my behalf, still, my instincts told me I was right and they have yet to fail me, and they won't. I was correct in my choosing, he was perfect, including, of course, that he didn't come back alive. This is ruining my plans. But now an error, perhaps a fatal one, is free. I chose him because he seemed to sense my presence and would willingly follow me wherever I chose. But, it's this ability, the one to find me that could be my downfall. He will undoubtedly eagerly help the Virtues… those blasted little- and search me out, possibly attempt to kill me this time. Yes, that would undoubtedly be his course of action, if I already didn't know he wasn't going to do that. Blast him. This was not apart of my plan! He could have easily pointed me out last night, easily ordered my death but he didn't, the blasted never-tenshi defended me!
The thought of that Virtue touching my never-tenshi again is enough to make my blood boil. Who knows how long the never-tenshi can last before breaking, before pointing in my direction or coming to his senses and realizes the logical thing to do would be to go after his murderer. No, it looks like one more night is a night too far away and I must set out at once. I will decide what to do with the never-tenshi once I get there.
Carefully I place the golden box containing the never-tenshi's heart away in a cupboard. The place I'm in now may not be as grand as the quarters I had back in the Heavens but it's enough for shelter and therefore it's enough for me. In two days time I will be meeting with another Fallen and one of my very few friends… in fact, I think he's technically my only friend. Hehe, I guess an 'Assassin of the Heavens' was not someone you'd want to get to know, not that I'd let them.
I had killed him, true. I had stolen his heart, true. But in a way, I know that one reason I chose that particular boy was just so I could meet him. I was, like all the Orders except the ninth and perhaps eighth, forbidden to talk to the living, forbidden to let them know of our presence- to keep them ignorant of us. Even after my exile from the heavens I never made contact with the boy. Of course not. In a way I'll admit he scares me, how he senses my presence and watches my every move, it had unnerved me and I don't like to be unnerved.
But it was him that called me, him that I chose; him that I have watched- and been watched by and as such I knew it was him that I had come for, and him alone. He was my goal, not the Virtues, not their leader, just the never-tenshi. Him alone. And so now I watch, quiet and still from the same forest of trees that had concealed me the previous night. I stand and watch as the never-tenshi turns away from the leader of the Virtues, and I watch in seething anger as Drakes once more touches my never-tenshi's face. I smile as Drakes expression became that of shock from the never-tenshi's slap. So many emotions, all cost by that one being. How? Why? I do not know nor do I care to know.
My decision had been made the second I re-laid my eyes on the white-haired never-tenshi, I knew that I would allow no other to have him, that the second I had stolen his heart he was truly mine. I knew this with a certainty but that is what scares me. And now he is there, he knows I am here to, he knows and yet he hesitates. Why? Because I stole his heart. He stops right in front of me, a few more steps and he would have been mine, mine to keep. I refuse to let Drakes have what is mine! I tap my foot in annoyance, can't he tell I am waiting for him! I let out a sigh. He is not going to come to me. Fine.
The never-tenshi starts to walk back to Drakes! I can feel my lip curling in distaste. What does he think he is doing! I feel betrayed, I can hardly see why I would feel that, but I know the feeling well and betrayal is the emotion sticking in my chest- and something else. I am now furious. After I had decided to go and rescue the stupid little never-tenshi he goes and pulls a stunt like this! …Though I could hardly expect him to come running into my arms. That would have been nice, just like before when he followed me to- GET AWAY FROM MY NEVER-TENSHI!!!!!
Two of the Virtues have reached him and roughly grab his upper arms, forcing him to his knees; I can hear Drakes laughter at the never-tenshi's pain as he casually walks nearer, I can see something glinting in his hand- it's a blade. Damn it all, he wouldn't even think about- not with- they wouldn't allow- this has gone on far enough. You are one lucky boy never-tenshi, for I have decided to save you.
I feel the smile creep upon my lips; I haven't had a chance for fun in the longest time, why not since the blasted Virtues "exiled" me. Ironic that it would be to save the never-tenshi when it was the never-tenshi who has since experienced my wrath. Oh well, fun is fun.
My fingers itch to grab the blades hidden by my long flowing, dark coat. The Scimitars, curved and deadly blades- deadly because I use them. But I have to wait for my moment, I am greatly outnumbered, and if no other then Drakes will prove to be difficult. I am on a "rescue" mission, meaning it's not just my throat on the line and the odds are stacked up against us. I will need to move at just the right moment, I have to remind myself that they are after me, not the never-tenshi and by going out there… well it's a step forward for them. It is dangerous, suicidal even. I shouldn't even be here, all for the stupid never-
My blades are already in my hands and the shadow of the forest behind me. I might not be able to fly but I have kept my speed. Oh please, please don't let me be too late. I swiftly cut the back of one of the Virtues, he will fall to the ground but not before his companion, a girl- turns and witnesses her own death as I slice her chest, she falls as well. Now my presence is slowly dawning on all the Virtues. One by one as they turn to stare at me, they all fall. One by one I pass through them, I am death, I must not be taken lightly. But now they know I am here, now they dodge if not totally retreat from my line of death. A few instinctively take to the air. But they are not my goal they do not matter, only the being mere feet in front of me does.
The never-tenshi is completely compliant or at least was until he realised what I was doing. That I was there and there for him. With dead grace I crossed my arms to extend to my sides, the Virtues dodged shakily away and now I face my opponent. His eyes widen in complete and utter shock of my presence. Obviously he wasn't expecting me. My mouth twitches upward slightly. But he's just as quick as me and in an instant has grabbed the never-tenshi and forced him in front as a shield. A shield! That cheap bastard.
But like I said I didn't stop, I picked up speed! I crossed the scimitars across my chest and allowed my eyes to close for an instant as my legs bent to propel my body upwards. Before I even land the deadly blades begin to outstretch, my eyes open as I prepare to land on the opposite side of Drakes, his backside. Within an instant I am there and my sword slashes on impulse but he is faster than I had previously thought and turns, forcing the never-tenshi in front of my blade. Both our eyes widen. I shift my blade and it narrowly misses his head. With my balance slightly thrown off and my side now exposed Drakes quickly shoves his dagger into me. I can taste the blade in my mouth. He gives the blade an extra jerk before pulling it out of my flesh. For a second the world became white and I'm reminded of the first time I died…
And then the never-tenshi did something remarkable, he elbowed the Virtue leader in the stomach. My eyes must have went wide for I thought… "Come on, now!" He grabs my arm and tugs me away? It is futile. Can't he see that? But he pulls me, me with my hand to the wound as I at first stumble then gain my balance and in turn end up dragging him instead. But, like I said it is futile. Within moments, if not Drakes stunned recovery then the other Virtues crowd around us. I let a low growl escape from my throat as my eyes narrow to slits. Three of them looked unnerved and two took a step backwards. Of course three took a step towards me. Blast. I shove the never-tenshi behind me; the boy is far too scared, his momentary heroics gone. "Ba- Bakura?"
"What!" I didn't mean to snap but this was *not* the time to ask questions! I'm trying to save our lives right now.
"I- I'm sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen."
What was he babbling on about now? I allow my eyes to dart towards him for a second. He looked crestfallen. He had already given up. But the situation wasn't that helpless. I will find a way out and I'll take him with me! …I had too. I must!
"Enough! Leave him to me. Asuke, grab the wingless one, now!"
The never-tenshi was grabbed before I could get him. No! This was not happening. This was no good. I squeezed my wound one more time and held up one of my blades. The other forgotten when the never-tenshi grabbed me- when I was cut. "I WILL kill you, you know."
Drakes smiles. "No, you won't"
He lunges at me, I dart and bring my blade down upon him. He shifts out of my way then attempts a slice with his clawed hand. I blocked and skidded backwards before jumping forward on momentum. He has no time to evade and my blade… gets caught between his hands in a last ditch effort to staying alive. I put more force on my blade. I feel the blood leave through my wound and I feel faint. Can't keep this up. I'll pass out from loss of blood soon if not simple exhaustion.
"Urgh, Asuke!"
My eyes dart to the female Virtue holding the never-tenshi. She nods and brings a knife previously concealed on her leg. No! "Fight fair, Drakes." His smile broadens. I'll take that as a no. A million thoughts run through my head, a million scenarios. Damn it all. I put extra force on the blade, pushing it as close to Drakes as possible. The blood trickles down my stomach and leg. I release it, temporarily leaving Drakes unbalanced though now I'm weaponless. I wish I could fly! No way out! No way out!
Draggy: Yes, I know Bakura's eyes are brown. Brown, brown, brown. But to separate the appearances a bit I chose to do the other two colours that his eyes tend to be. Does anyone actually know why both Bakura and Ryou have brown eyes. Then Ryou might have green and Bakura Purple? I've not figured this out, have you?
Sorry about the long wait guys. It took people asking me to update (recently) to make me. So… basically DcSolstice. Others have been asking for my other fics as well. So when you review, tell me which one you want? Anyway, sorry for the wait. Lookee, a chapter!!!