A/N: Yay, five whole reviews!!
Bakura: *scoffs* So what? I have nail clippers that could score more reviews than this.
A/N: Can't you be nice for once?
Bakura: Nice? What's that? *annoyed* It better not be anything like Tea's friendship speeches.
A/N: -_-;; Not really. Anyway, this fic contains shounen ai, so please leave if you don't like it. Also, any Yu-Gi-Oh characters that appear are not mine. Enjoy!
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Demon, Demon-Chapter Two: Fight Through the Dusk
"'Kura, I have to go to school!" Ryou begged as he tried to penetrate Bakura's guard of the door. The demon refused to budge, flicking his tail skeptically.
"Helpless."
"I am not!" He declared, annoyed.
"Are too."
"Am not!"
"Are too."
"Am not!"
"Are too."
"Am not!!!"
"Then prove." He simply demanded. Ryou frowned, standing back a little.
"I don't want to. I'll hurt you."
"Will not."
"Will too!"
"Prove."
"Fine!!"
The agitated boy plopped his books on the floor and cupped his hands. A soft light emanated as Ryou closed his eyes in concentration.
"Holy Light!" He yelled and thrusted his hands towards his opponent. A bright flash filled the cabin and dissipated as soon as it came. Bakura slumped to the floor. Ryou scoffed triumphantly and grabbed his books from the floor.
"See? I can take care of myself!" He shook the boy lightly to receive a response.
"Bakura?"
"..." Slightly concerned, Ryou shook him harder.
"Come on, Bakura. This isn't funny.!" Again, he only remained quiet and still. His concern tripled with every passing second. Eyeing his companion nervously, he shook with a little more force.
"Bakur-ack!" Ryou squeaked as Bakura suddenly picked him up like luggage. He left the cottage and started the trip to school.
"Let me down!" He pouted and crossed his arms as best he could. His captor shook his head and laughed.
"Bakura would, but Ryou would go splat!"
Groaning at the "Ryou pancakes" image that popped into his head, he admitted defeat.
As they traveled through the foliage, Ryou's mind drifted off to his past. The flashing silver and green reminded him of his mother, with her soft hair and startling green eyes. He gained his father's eyes, kind and deep. Grabbing hold of his thoughts, he shifted his attention to something else.
"Hey, 'Kura? I was just wondering...where did you come from?"
A small silence filled the air as Ryou saw the struggle in Bakura's eyes.
"It's alright. You don't have to tell me. I know that everyone has things they don't wanna tell from their past."
Again, they traveled in silence, only much heavier. As Bakura placed him in the courtyard, he whispered something that caused Ryou to wonder about the mysterious demon for the rest of the day.
"Came from human's Forbidden Land."
Although when Ryou went to question him, Bakura was no longer in sight. Peering around, he shrugged and entered his school. Yugi, as usual, stood in front of the front door, looking perturbed.
"Ryou!" He gasped when Ryou entered the classroom.
"Ryou, what happened? When you just disappeared like that two days ago, we thought something really bad went on! There have been reports of a thief, are you okay?"
The poor boy let out an uneasy laugh, trying to calm his friend down. How was he going to explain this?
"It's alright, believe me! I...I..." Ryou struggled for the right words. "I had something stolen from me, and I just got it back last night! I wouldn't have concentrated on anything else otherwise." Praying that Yugi would believe him, he looked around at the other students for any distractions.
"Oh, what was it?"
"I--it was...something my mother gave me!"
Yugi nodded and looked at Ryou with sympathetic eyes.
"I understand Ryou. Your mother was important to you. I'm glad you got it back!" Yugi turned around and waited for the master to enter. They took their places, sitting down on the soft cushions that lay on the floor.
The master entered the classroom, standing in front of his students. Each of them bowed slightly as he called out their names, only pausing once at Ryou.
"Ryou Bakura." He called, never breaking his even tone. Ryou bowed, starring at his teacher.
"It seems to me, Ryou," He started, though showing no emotion, "That other things have directed your interests elsewhere for the past two weeks. Is your absence an example of lack of ambition?"
"Of course not, Master Ganof. "
The master seemed satisfied as he called out names again. After completing the roll call, he started the lesson.
"Today you will learn the spell called 'Druid's Disperse'. Druid's Disperse cultivates the plant life around and therefore could be used to bind or prick. It's a weak spell, but covers a wide range of field."
They spent the rest of the morning discussing how to cast it and the history and science behind it. Time flew by, and lunch made its way into the present. Yugi tugged Ryou into the cafeteria before he could do anything.
"Nuh uh, Ryou. You're not gonna leave this time!" He declared, dragging the older boy along. They sat at a table with three others, Joey, Tristan, and Tea.
"Hey, bud! We thought ya dropped dead for a while!" Joey greeted, slapping Ryou on the back.
"I had some problems..." He replied sheepishly. They continued eating and joking as usual, never once questioning Ryou's mysterious absence.
"So," Tristan started. "Have you learned any new spells yet?"
"Yep! We learned three. They're called Holy Light, Healing Wind, and Druid's Disperse."
"Ah, their just little tricks compared to what we're doing!" Joey boasted. "But I won't blame ya guys, since you're not as highly talented as us!"
"You're only in the next class because you were too old!" Tea shot.
"You're ahead of all of us, aren't you Tea?" Ryou asked, as both Joey and Tristan glared daggers at the girl.
"Yeah, but since I'm becoming a cleric, I have really weak attack spells."
They ate their lunch while talking about other things. The gong rang (A/N: -_-;;) and they returned to their classes. Ryou and Yugi walked out to the courtyard, where the rest of the class was to commence.
"Here, you will perform Druid's Disperse on this tree. If you perform it correctly, the tree's branches should grow. As I told you before, the bigger and stronger the plant is, the less your spell will affect it."
The students went, one by one, casting the spell on the huge oak tree. It seemed to grow only a little by each casting.
"Yugi Moto!" Their master called, and Yugi scurried up to the tree. He placed his hand on the trunk and concentrated. Faintly, the tree started to glow.
"Druid's Disperse!"
The branches lengthened and stretched, far more than the others. Ganof clapped in approval, causing him to blush in embarrassment.
"Ryou Bakura!" He pronounced after Yugi stepped down. Shyly, he placed his hand on the rough bark like the others, mingling his own aura with the tree. He closed his eyes in concentration, weaving the spell carefully.
"Light!" A voice reverberated through his mind. Controlling his concentration, he asked the voice in his thoughts.
"Who are you?"
"Oh, Ryou of the Light, I appreciate your visit! I'm afraid I have been asleep for too long of a time. For you. I shall grow."
Ryou opened his eyes to see the tree glow brightly. The branches shot out, enlarging and twisting. New branches appeared as the tree reached towards the sky. The roots dug their way to the surface, writhing like snakes and tripping the students and teacher. It stopped, though only when it succeeded wrapping around the magically protected school.
Completely unharmed, Ryou leaned on the enormous trunk while looking at the damage his spell made. His eyes widened, and he said the first thing that came to his mind.
"Uh oh."
Yugi clambered up onto the root he was on, just as wide-eyed and shocked. The robes he wore were covered in dirt and grass stains.
"Ryou!" He gaped, "Ryou, what did you do?!"
"I don't know! I did the spell like I was supposed to, and it-it just...happened!"
Feeling lost, confused, and especially frightened of the punishment he would acquire, Ryou began to wail. Without knowing how to comfort his friend, Yugi soon started to cry as well.
--*--
Bakura darted through the alleyways, desperately trying to speed to the school while staying undercover. While he was in the process of stealing, Ryou's delicate scent, mixed with the strong fragrance of oak, diverted his attention. His stomach knotted and a sense of dread overcame his mind. Something felt wrong, and Ryou had something to do with it.
Someone managed to grip his arm and pull him back. He quickly turned around and aimed his dagger for the cloaked stranger's neck. The stranger blocked with his own golden dagger grinning as he spoke in Bakura's native language.
"Heh. You greet your friends nicely."
Realizing both the voice and the dagger, he sheathed his weapon and frowned. He slipped into the archaic language as he spoke.
"Marik, what are you doing here?"
Transforming his own dagger, Marik flipped off his hood, revealing his golden hair and his own pair of cat ears.
"I have come with a message you might want to hear. It seem your cousin wants to check up on you."
"He already came, two days ago." The demon growled. Marik only shook his head.
"Oh no, it won't be him that's paying a visit. It's his little minions that have come to play."
"I hate you."
"Aww, I feel loved! But don't worry, the feeling's mutual. Bye!"
And with that, Marik and Bakura sped off in different directions. The closer Bakura came to the school, the stronger the smell increased. When he was able to see the tree, he instantly realized what the smell had been.
It wasn't long until students fought their way out of the jungle, confused and excited about the unusual event. They gossiped as they walked by, sometimes stopping to look back. Bakura searched through the crowds for Ryou on top of a fully leafed branch. Ryou finally appeared, looking frightened and jumpy. Another human walked near him, looking concerned.
"If you need anything, just come over, okay? Are you sure you don't want to stay at my house?"
"I'm sure, Yugi." Ryou said, weakly smiling. "I think I just need to sleep for a while, that's all."
Yugi left, leaving Ryou alone. The crowd thinned out, which made things perfect for Bakura to safely meet him. He jumped down, scaring the poor Ryou out of his frayed mind.
"Bakura!" He shrieked. "Don't do that!"
The poor boy plopped onto the ground, hugging his legs to his chest.
"I wanna go home." He pouted
"Ryou funny-acting. Bad day?"
"Bad day is an understatement! Look what I did!" He gestured towards the tree-covered school. "The teachers are gonna be so angry at me that I'll never be able to go back to school again!"
Bakura chuckled, lifted him up on his back and started home. Ryou yawned, and ever so slightly, fell asleep. Which caused a problem for Bakura.
"I should wake him up." He thought, gently lifting him off and onto the cot.
"...but I don't want to."
The demon was confused about that thought. He never had been nice, not even to his own kind. Marik was his only other friend, and he definitely didn't act like this to him. Ryou had some sort of charm, something that made Bakura as solid as a puddle of mush. It was oddly confusing, and he decided that the bed looked really comfy. He climbed onto the small bed and slept to the thought of the mysterious boy next to him.
--*--
The night sky shone no stars, and the full moon was the only light in the sky. Clouds rolled lazily by, casting an ominous picture. The werewolf grinned; it was the perfect night for bloodshed.
Howling, he traveled with his pack down to the sleepy cottage below.
Bakura awoke with a start, eyes flashing and adrenaline rushing. His eyes scanned over Ryou, and decidedly jerked him awake.
"Ack! Bakura? What's going on?" He asked sleepily, rubbing his eyes. Bakura covered his mouth, sprinting out the cabin as quietly as he could. He climbed up the nearest tree, placing Ryou on the highest branch possible.
"Stay here." He commanded icily. "Don't move." That made Ryou immediately concerned.
"Bakura?" He whispered, trying to grip the demon boy. He only pried Ryou's fingers off.
"Stay here."
He jumped down from the tree and took out his dagger. A loud howl emitted nearby him, followed by barking and growling. Ryou gazed through the leaves and noticed Bakura wasn't alone. A tall wolf boy stood in front, smirking as a pack of wolves growled impatiently behind.
"What are you doing here?" Bakura demanded in his language. The wolf cocked his head to the side, still grinning.
"Little kitten can't take care of himself. You break your toys too easily."
The demon let out a strangled mix between a growl and a hiss. The hair on his tail stood, which lashed around.
"Keith! What did you come for?"
"I came for your 'Ryou' of course. What else? I always take your toys for Pegasus." He barked to the pack, and they started to surround the tree Ryou hid in.
"We can do this easy, or we can do this hard. I have orders to have Ryou either dead or alive, and I feel like having some fun!"
Bakura jumped on one of the wolves and up on the tree. He snatched a dazed Ryou and fled further into the forest.
Keith gave chase, howling along the way.
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A/N: I'm so sorry this took so long! So many things have happened, and I lost track of time!
Bakura: Yeah, pissing all your friends off that way... *whistles* Good going!
A/N: Okay, so I wasn't so smart. Leave me be! *Runs off to hide in a corner*
Bakura: Review, or else she's gonna be all wimpy and stuff.
A/N: *yelling* I heard that!
Bakura: *scoffs* So what? I have nail clippers that could score more reviews than this.
A/N: Can't you be nice for once?
Bakura: Nice? What's that? *annoyed* It better not be anything like Tea's friendship speeches.
A/N: -_-;; Not really. Anyway, this fic contains shounen ai, so please leave if you don't like it. Also, any Yu-Gi-Oh characters that appear are not mine. Enjoy!
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Demon, Demon-Chapter Two: Fight Through the Dusk
"'Kura, I have to go to school!" Ryou begged as he tried to penetrate Bakura's guard of the door. The demon refused to budge, flicking his tail skeptically.
"Helpless."
"I am not!" He declared, annoyed.
"Are too."
"Am not!"
"Are too."
"Am not!"
"Are too."
"Am not!!!"
"Then prove." He simply demanded. Ryou frowned, standing back a little.
"I don't want to. I'll hurt you."
"Will not."
"Will too!"
"Prove."
"Fine!!"
The agitated boy plopped his books on the floor and cupped his hands. A soft light emanated as Ryou closed his eyes in concentration.
"Holy Light!" He yelled and thrusted his hands towards his opponent. A bright flash filled the cabin and dissipated as soon as it came. Bakura slumped to the floor. Ryou scoffed triumphantly and grabbed his books from the floor.
"See? I can take care of myself!" He shook the boy lightly to receive a response.
"Bakura?"
"..." Slightly concerned, Ryou shook him harder.
"Come on, Bakura. This isn't funny.!" Again, he only remained quiet and still. His concern tripled with every passing second. Eyeing his companion nervously, he shook with a little more force.
"Bakur-ack!" Ryou squeaked as Bakura suddenly picked him up like luggage. He left the cottage and started the trip to school.
"Let me down!" He pouted and crossed his arms as best he could. His captor shook his head and laughed.
"Bakura would, but Ryou would go splat!"
Groaning at the "Ryou pancakes" image that popped into his head, he admitted defeat.
As they traveled through the foliage, Ryou's mind drifted off to his past. The flashing silver and green reminded him of his mother, with her soft hair and startling green eyes. He gained his father's eyes, kind and deep. Grabbing hold of his thoughts, he shifted his attention to something else.
"Hey, 'Kura? I was just wondering...where did you come from?"
A small silence filled the air as Ryou saw the struggle in Bakura's eyes.
"It's alright. You don't have to tell me. I know that everyone has things they don't wanna tell from their past."
Again, they traveled in silence, only much heavier. As Bakura placed him in the courtyard, he whispered something that caused Ryou to wonder about the mysterious demon for the rest of the day.
"Came from human's Forbidden Land."
Although when Ryou went to question him, Bakura was no longer in sight. Peering around, he shrugged and entered his school. Yugi, as usual, stood in front of the front door, looking perturbed.
"Ryou!" He gasped when Ryou entered the classroom.
"Ryou, what happened? When you just disappeared like that two days ago, we thought something really bad went on! There have been reports of a thief, are you okay?"
The poor boy let out an uneasy laugh, trying to calm his friend down. How was he going to explain this?
"It's alright, believe me! I...I..." Ryou struggled for the right words. "I had something stolen from me, and I just got it back last night! I wouldn't have concentrated on anything else otherwise." Praying that Yugi would believe him, he looked around at the other students for any distractions.
"Oh, what was it?"
"I--it was...something my mother gave me!"
Yugi nodded and looked at Ryou with sympathetic eyes.
"I understand Ryou. Your mother was important to you. I'm glad you got it back!" Yugi turned around and waited for the master to enter. They took their places, sitting down on the soft cushions that lay on the floor.
The master entered the classroom, standing in front of his students. Each of them bowed slightly as he called out their names, only pausing once at Ryou.
"Ryou Bakura." He called, never breaking his even tone. Ryou bowed, starring at his teacher.
"It seems to me, Ryou," He started, though showing no emotion, "That other things have directed your interests elsewhere for the past two weeks. Is your absence an example of lack of ambition?"
"Of course not, Master Ganof. "
The master seemed satisfied as he called out names again. After completing the roll call, he started the lesson.
"Today you will learn the spell called 'Druid's Disperse'. Druid's Disperse cultivates the plant life around and therefore could be used to bind or prick. It's a weak spell, but covers a wide range of field."
They spent the rest of the morning discussing how to cast it and the history and science behind it. Time flew by, and lunch made its way into the present. Yugi tugged Ryou into the cafeteria before he could do anything.
"Nuh uh, Ryou. You're not gonna leave this time!" He declared, dragging the older boy along. They sat at a table with three others, Joey, Tristan, and Tea.
"Hey, bud! We thought ya dropped dead for a while!" Joey greeted, slapping Ryou on the back.
"I had some problems..." He replied sheepishly. They continued eating and joking as usual, never once questioning Ryou's mysterious absence.
"So," Tristan started. "Have you learned any new spells yet?"
"Yep! We learned three. They're called Holy Light, Healing Wind, and Druid's Disperse."
"Ah, their just little tricks compared to what we're doing!" Joey boasted. "But I won't blame ya guys, since you're not as highly talented as us!"
"You're only in the next class because you were too old!" Tea shot.
"You're ahead of all of us, aren't you Tea?" Ryou asked, as both Joey and Tristan glared daggers at the girl.
"Yeah, but since I'm becoming a cleric, I have really weak attack spells."
They ate their lunch while talking about other things. The gong rang (A/N: -_-;;) and they returned to their classes. Ryou and Yugi walked out to the courtyard, where the rest of the class was to commence.
"Here, you will perform Druid's Disperse on this tree. If you perform it correctly, the tree's branches should grow. As I told you before, the bigger and stronger the plant is, the less your spell will affect it."
The students went, one by one, casting the spell on the huge oak tree. It seemed to grow only a little by each casting.
"Yugi Moto!" Their master called, and Yugi scurried up to the tree. He placed his hand on the trunk and concentrated. Faintly, the tree started to glow.
"Druid's Disperse!"
The branches lengthened and stretched, far more than the others. Ganof clapped in approval, causing him to blush in embarrassment.
"Ryou Bakura!" He pronounced after Yugi stepped down. Shyly, he placed his hand on the rough bark like the others, mingling his own aura with the tree. He closed his eyes in concentration, weaving the spell carefully.
"Light!" A voice reverberated through his mind. Controlling his concentration, he asked the voice in his thoughts.
"Who are you?"
"Oh, Ryou of the Light, I appreciate your visit! I'm afraid I have been asleep for too long of a time. For you. I shall grow."
Ryou opened his eyes to see the tree glow brightly. The branches shot out, enlarging and twisting. New branches appeared as the tree reached towards the sky. The roots dug their way to the surface, writhing like snakes and tripping the students and teacher. It stopped, though only when it succeeded wrapping around the magically protected school.
Completely unharmed, Ryou leaned on the enormous trunk while looking at the damage his spell made. His eyes widened, and he said the first thing that came to his mind.
"Uh oh."
Yugi clambered up onto the root he was on, just as wide-eyed and shocked. The robes he wore were covered in dirt and grass stains.
"Ryou!" He gaped, "Ryou, what did you do?!"
"I don't know! I did the spell like I was supposed to, and it-it just...happened!"
Feeling lost, confused, and especially frightened of the punishment he would acquire, Ryou began to wail. Without knowing how to comfort his friend, Yugi soon started to cry as well.
--*--
Bakura darted through the alleyways, desperately trying to speed to the school while staying undercover. While he was in the process of stealing, Ryou's delicate scent, mixed with the strong fragrance of oak, diverted his attention. His stomach knotted and a sense of dread overcame his mind. Something felt wrong, and Ryou had something to do with it.
Someone managed to grip his arm and pull him back. He quickly turned around and aimed his dagger for the cloaked stranger's neck. The stranger blocked with his own golden dagger grinning as he spoke in Bakura's native language.
"Heh. You greet your friends nicely."
Realizing both the voice and the dagger, he sheathed his weapon and frowned. He slipped into the archaic language as he spoke.
"Marik, what are you doing here?"
Transforming his own dagger, Marik flipped off his hood, revealing his golden hair and his own pair of cat ears.
"I have come with a message you might want to hear. It seem your cousin wants to check up on you."
"He already came, two days ago." The demon growled. Marik only shook his head.
"Oh no, it won't be him that's paying a visit. It's his little minions that have come to play."
"I hate you."
"Aww, I feel loved! But don't worry, the feeling's mutual. Bye!"
And with that, Marik and Bakura sped off in different directions. The closer Bakura came to the school, the stronger the smell increased. When he was able to see the tree, he instantly realized what the smell had been.
It wasn't long until students fought their way out of the jungle, confused and excited about the unusual event. They gossiped as they walked by, sometimes stopping to look back. Bakura searched through the crowds for Ryou on top of a fully leafed branch. Ryou finally appeared, looking frightened and jumpy. Another human walked near him, looking concerned.
"If you need anything, just come over, okay? Are you sure you don't want to stay at my house?"
"I'm sure, Yugi." Ryou said, weakly smiling. "I think I just need to sleep for a while, that's all."
Yugi left, leaving Ryou alone. The crowd thinned out, which made things perfect for Bakura to safely meet him. He jumped down, scaring the poor Ryou out of his frayed mind.
"Bakura!" He shrieked. "Don't do that!"
The poor boy plopped onto the ground, hugging his legs to his chest.
"I wanna go home." He pouted
"Ryou funny-acting. Bad day?"
"Bad day is an understatement! Look what I did!" He gestured towards the tree-covered school. "The teachers are gonna be so angry at me that I'll never be able to go back to school again!"
Bakura chuckled, lifted him up on his back and started home. Ryou yawned, and ever so slightly, fell asleep. Which caused a problem for Bakura.
"I should wake him up." He thought, gently lifting him off and onto the cot.
"...but I don't want to."
The demon was confused about that thought. He never had been nice, not even to his own kind. Marik was his only other friend, and he definitely didn't act like this to him. Ryou had some sort of charm, something that made Bakura as solid as a puddle of mush. It was oddly confusing, and he decided that the bed looked really comfy. He climbed onto the small bed and slept to the thought of the mysterious boy next to him.
--*--
The night sky shone no stars, and the full moon was the only light in the sky. Clouds rolled lazily by, casting an ominous picture. The werewolf grinned; it was the perfect night for bloodshed.
Howling, he traveled with his pack down to the sleepy cottage below.
Bakura awoke with a start, eyes flashing and adrenaline rushing. His eyes scanned over Ryou, and decidedly jerked him awake.
"Ack! Bakura? What's going on?" He asked sleepily, rubbing his eyes. Bakura covered his mouth, sprinting out the cabin as quietly as he could. He climbed up the nearest tree, placing Ryou on the highest branch possible.
"Stay here." He commanded icily. "Don't move." That made Ryou immediately concerned.
"Bakura?" He whispered, trying to grip the demon boy. He only pried Ryou's fingers off.
"Stay here."
He jumped down from the tree and took out his dagger. A loud howl emitted nearby him, followed by barking and growling. Ryou gazed through the leaves and noticed Bakura wasn't alone. A tall wolf boy stood in front, smirking as a pack of wolves growled impatiently behind.
"What are you doing here?" Bakura demanded in his language. The wolf cocked his head to the side, still grinning.
"Little kitten can't take care of himself. You break your toys too easily."
The demon let out a strangled mix between a growl and a hiss. The hair on his tail stood, which lashed around.
"Keith! What did you come for?"
"I came for your 'Ryou' of course. What else? I always take your toys for Pegasus." He barked to the pack, and they started to surround the tree Ryou hid in.
"We can do this easy, or we can do this hard. I have orders to have Ryou either dead or alive, and I feel like having some fun!"
Bakura jumped on one of the wolves and up on the tree. He snatched a dazed Ryou and fled further into the forest.
Keith gave chase, howling along the way.
--*--
A/N: I'm so sorry this took so long! So many things have happened, and I lost track of time!
Bakura: Yeah, pissing all your friends off that way... *whistles* Good going!
A/N: Okay, so I wasn't so smart. Leave me be! *Runs off to hide in a corner*
Bakura: Review, or else she's gonna be all wimpy and stuff.
A/N: *yelling* I heard that!