(This is a REPOST because it was deleted when my account was taken. Thank
you.)
Y-n-Y: Hey there!
Yami: What are you doing?
Y-n-Y: Huh?
Yami: *You* are supposed to be working on "Second Chance" right now. .
Y-n-Y: Yeah, but... Lots of people liked this and I wanted to get it up...
Yami: ::sighs:: You're never gonna finish "Second Chance" at this rate.
Y-n-Y: Oh, hush you! Just enjoy the story... And I'm perfectly able to write more than one thing at a time...
Yuugi: But you said you didn't like to cuz it'll cut into the time you use for writing "Second Chance."
Y-n-Y: Yeah, well... I'll manage... ^.^;; Anyways... here's the first chappie in a brand new series.
A Far Away Dream
Chapter 1
A Wish for Freedom
Yuugi woke in familiar arms. He smiled as he scooted closer to rest his head on his lover's chest. 'I wish I could stay here forever.' He grew saddened, knowing that he would have to emerge to the real world to attend his college class. /Yami?/ he called gently.
//Aibou...?//
/Yeah, I need to get up soon./ The arms around him grew tighter. /C'mon, Yami.../
//I know.// He sighed. //I just wish we weren't confined here.//
Yuugi nodded. /Me, too, but.../ Crystalline tears started to gather in the hikari's purple eyes. /I wish.../
//Shh... Aibou. We'll find a way.// He wiped the tears away.
Ever since their relationship started they've been trying to find a way to have Yami obtain a real body, so he can live in the outside world. Their only physical contact was when they were in their soul rooms. But that could never last, nor was it even real. Every morning Yuugi would have to wake up and leave the spirit's warm arms.
/I'm fine, Yami. This is good enough for me./ He smiled bravely.
Yami nodded. //You'd better be off, Yuugi.//
Yuugi kissed him one last time to return to the real world. To return to his empty bed.
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Yami was left to dwell inside his soul room. 'It hurts so much to love him,' the dark one thought, careful not to let Yuugi hear him., as he pondered his relationship with his aibou. So many times Yuugi has turned down invitations to go places with his friends, opting instead to be with the soul of an Egyptian Pharaoh.
That's all he really was. He was a spirit that was awakened to save the world and fall helplessly in love with his partner. Yami couldn't decide if it was cruel fate or a blessing in disguise. But, if there was one thing Yami could never doubt, it was his complete devotion and love for Yuugi. And he knew Yuugi felt the same way.
'What we share here are lies. We don't really feel this pleasure.' He sighed.
He recalled looking through his aibou's eyes at movies or TV shows. He knew he'd never have a candlelight dinner, never a walk on the beach, never a nap in each other's arms by the fireplace. And it scared the Pharaoh if what were to happen if it wasn't enough for Yuugi anymore. If Yuugi started to want real contact with his love, for it was the one thing Yami was unable to give his hikari.
'But I don't want to give him up. I love him... Maybe that's why I should let him go...'
It was a difficult decision, no matter how he looked at it. For a Pharaoh, it should have been easy: whatever fits his best interests. But Yami quickly learned that there was more to living when he was humbled by being captive in the Millennium Puzzle for the past millennia. He regretted most of his actions, those of which he remembered, from his ancient past. But he knew he wouldn't change it; for if the past were altered in any way, Yami might not have met Yuugi. And so now, his predicament grew worse. Be the person he used to be or be the person Yuugi loved and is today.
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"Hey, Yuugi!" The blond ran up to him. "Where ya goin'?"
"Home. Homework and stuff." 'And Yami.'
Jounouchi smiled. "Oh, okay, see ya later!"
Yuugi smiled. /Yami, I'm on my way home./
//See you soon then.//
Yuugi felt the familiar bounce of his puzzle on his chest as he walked to his car. Getting into his car, he felt a strong emotion pass over him. Knowing it was coming from Yami he questioned him about it. /Yami, you okay?/
//Yes...//
Needless to say, Yuugi wasn't convinced. /You sure?/
//Yes, aibou.//
/I'll be there soon./
No response came back from Yami.
When Yuugi entered his house he dropped his bag by the front door and slipped out of his shoes. He went to sit at his desk and closed his eyes, receding to his soul room... where Yami was no where in sight. /Yami, where are you?/
//In my room.//
Yuugi ran out of his room and walked across the corridor to his other's door. He tried to open the door, but found it locked. /Yami? You door's locked. Are you okay?/
//Can I ask you something, Aibou?//
/Yes, of course./
//Are you happy with this?//
Yuugi's eyes widened. /What do you mean, Yami? Am I happy with you? Of course I am./
//That's not what I meant, Yuugi.//
Yuugi fumbled around, trying to say the right thing. /I-I don't understand.../
//I mean, are you happy with how you live with me? Never really being with me? Nothing we do here reflects in the real world, Yuugi. The slight damage I cause you overnight is never there in the real world. You are still very much innocent.//
/I don't care, Yami! As long as I'm with you-/
//I can tell when you're covering up something. What is it?//
Yuugi slid to the ground, realizing what was about to happen. And knowing that there was nothing he could do to stop it. /Why can't love be enough?!/ He pounded on the door. /Why...?/
//Yuugi, do me one last thing.//
/Anything./
//Take apart the puzzle.//
/What?!/ Yuugi shrieked at the absurdity of the request. /If I do.../
//If I'm not with you, I really don't have a will, Yuugi. I'm never real unless you give me control. I'd rather be in complete darkness than watch you. But promise me something. In one year, put the puzzle together again and tell me what you feel. Don't let me hold you down, Yuugi. You have a future where as I only have the puzzle. If you find love while I'm not with you, then love.//
Yuugi felt his body being thrown out of his heart. He never knew that Yami was so powerful. /It's not fair, Yami./
//I know, aibou.//
/Can I... can I stay just one more night with you?/ He begged. Wanting Yami's closeness for one last time.
//Yuugi...//
/Please? If I have to say goodbye to you I want to be held in your arms.../
Yami granted Yuugi back into his soul room. As soon as he had unlocked his door, he saw Yuugi rush into his arms. /Yami!/ he cried. /Yami! I don't want to leave you!/
Yuugi's eyes overfilled with tears and all Yami did was hold him close. Not a word was spoken between each other all night. Just the feeling of mutual comfort passed between them as they slept, knowing that in the morning their lives will change drastically.
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The next morning Yuugi left the warm arms, but not before kissing Yami one last time. He exited the place were he could only be with Yami and was in his desk chair. The action had caused Yami to awake.
Yuugi took off the puzzle from around his neck. /I will find a way, Yami. So we can be together./ He felt his other close his eyes and sigh. /I will!/
//Aibou, do not hold onto false hopes.//
Yuugi put his hand to take out a piece of the puzzle. /I love you, Yami./ He waited for a reply, but none came as he let out a cry and tears flowed out of his eyes. He removed the first piece of the puzzle.
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Yami fell into the darkness. It was the same from when the puzzle remained unsolved. But he had asked for it this time. And he welcomed the eternal blackness. He knew he would just become a distraction while Yuugi went looking for answers. But in his heart, he knew this was the right choice. If anything, it would be a break, a time to step away and realize all that had happened.
The spirit closed his eyes and welcomed the darkness that would hold him for a year. A year was nothing compared to the millennia he spent in a dark slumber before. This time, he knew he would be awakened. Before, he had lost hope that he would ever wake, but now he had hope. He had Yuugi.
Y-n-Y: Anyone up for seconds? Don't worry... second chappie will be up before the Saturday ^_^
Y-n-Y: Hey there!
Yami: What are you doing?
Y-n-Y: Huh?
Yami: *You* are supposed to be working on "Second Chance" right now. .
Y-n-Y: Yeah, but... Lots of people liked this and I wanted to get it up...
Yami: ::sighs:: You're never gonna finish "Second Chance" at this rate.
Y-n-Y: Oh, hush you! Just enjoy the story... And I'm perfectly able to write more than one thing at a time...
Yuugi: But you said you didn't like to cuz it'll cut into the time you use for writing "Second Chance."
Y-n-Y: Yeah, well... I'll manage... ^.^;; Anyways... here's the first chappie in a brand new series.
A Far Away Dream
Chapter 1
A Wish for Freedom
Yuugi woke in familiar arms. He smiled as he scooted closer to rest his head on his lover's chest. 'I wish I could stay here forever.' He grew saddened, knowing that he would have to emerge to the real world to attend his college class. /Yami?/ he called gently.
//Aibou...?//
/Yeah, I need to get up soon./ The arms around him grew tighter. /C'mon, Yami.../
//I know.// He sighed. //I just wish we weren't confined here.//
Yuugi nodded. /Me, too, but.../ Crystalline tears started to gather in the hikari's purple eyes. /I wish.../
//Shh... Aibou. We'll find a way.// He wiped the tears away.
Ever since their relationship started they've been trying to find a way to have Yami obtain a real body, so he can live in the outside world. Their only physical contact was when they were in their soul rooms. But that could never last, nor was it even real. Every morning Yuugi would have to wake up and leave the spirit's warm arms.
/I'm fine, Yami. This is good enough for me./ He smiled bravely.
Yami nodded. //You'd better be off, Yuugi.//
Yuugi kissed him one last time to return to the real world. To return to his empty bed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yami was left to dwell inside his soul room. 'It hurts so much to love him,' the dark one thought, careful not to let Yuugi hear him., as he pondered his relationship with his aibou. So many times Yuugi has turned down invitations to go places with his friends, opting instead to be with the soul of an Egyptian Pharaoh.
That's all he really was. He was a spirit that was awakened to save the world and fall helplessly in love with his partner. Yami couldn't decide if it was cruel fate or a blessing in disguise. But, if there was one thing Yami could never doubt, it was his complete devotion and love for Yuugi. And he knew Yuugi felt the same way.
'What we share here are lies. We don't really feel this pleasure.' He sighed.
He recalled looking through his aibou's eyes at movies or TV shows. He knew he'd never have a candlelight dinner, never a walk on the beach, never a nap in each other's arms by the fireplace. And it scared the Pharaoh if what were to happen if it wasn't enough for Yuugi anymore. If Yuugi started to want real contact with his love, for it was the one thing Yami was unable to give his hikari.
'But I don't want to give him up. I love him... Maybe that's why I should let him go...'
It was a difficult decision, no matter how he looked at it. For a Pharaoh, it should have been easy: whatever fits his best interests. But Yami quickly learned that there was more to living when he was humbled by being captive in the Millennium Puzzle for the past millennia. He regretted most of his actions, those of which he remembered, from his ancient past. But he knew he wouldn't change it; for if the past were altered in any way, Yami might not have met Yuugi. And so now, his predicament grew worse. Be the person he used to be or be the person Yuugi loved and is today.
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"Hey, Yuugi!" The blond ran up to him. "Where ya goin'?"
"Home. Homework and stuff." 'And Yami.'
Jounouchi smiled. "Oh, okay, see ya later!"
Yuugi smiled. /Yami, I'm on my way home./
//See you soon then.//
Yuugi felt the familiar bounce of his puzzle on his chest as he walked to his car. Getting into his car, he felt a strong emotion pass over him. Knowing it was coming from Yami he questioned him about it. /Yami, you okay?/
//Yes...//
Needless to say, Yuugi wasn't convinced. /You sure?/
//Yes, aibou.//
/I'll be there soon./
No response came back from Yami.
When Yuugi entered his house he dropped his bag by the front door and slipped out of his shoes. He went to sit at his desk and closed his eyes, receding to his soul room... where Yami was no where in sight. /Yami, where are you?/
//In my room.//
Yuugi ran out of his room and walked across the corridor to his other's door. He tried to open the door, but found it locked. /Yami? You door's locked. Are you okay?/
//Can I ask you something, Aibou?//
/Yes, of course./
//Are you happy with this?//
Yuugi's eyes widened. /What do you mean, Yami? Am I happy with you? Of course I am./
//That's not what I meant, Yuugi.//
Yuugi fumbled around, trying to say the right thing. /I-I don't understand.../
//I mean, are you happy with how you live with me? Never really being with me? Nothing we do here reflects in the real world, Yuugi. The slight damage I cause you overnight is never there in the real world. You are still very much innocent.//
/I don't care, Yami! As long as I'm with you-/
//I can tell when you're covering up something. What is it?//
Yuugi slid to the ground, realizing what was about to happen. And knowing that there was nothing he could do to stop it. /Why can't love be enough?!/ He pounded on the door. /Why...?/
//Yuugi, do me one last thing.//
/Anything./
//Take apart the puzzle.//
/What?!/ Yuugi shrieked at the absurdity of the request. /If I do.../
//If I'm not with you, I really don't have a will, Yuugi. I'm never real unless you give me control. I'd rather be in complete darkness than watch you. But promise me something. In one year, put the puzzle together again and tell me what you feel. Don't let me hold you down, Yuugi. You have a future where as I only have the puzzle. If you find love while I'm not with you, then love.//
Yuugi felt his body being thrown out of his heart. He never knew that Yami was so powerful. /It's not fair, Yami./
//I know, aibou.//
/Can I... can I stay just one more night with you?/ He begged. Wanting Yami's closeness for one last time.
//Yuugi...//
/Please? If I have to say goodbye to you I want to be held in your arms.../
Yami granted Yuugi back into his soul room. As soon as he had unlocked his door, he saw Yuugi rush into his arms. /Yami!/ he cried. /Yami! I don't want to leave you!/
Yuugi's eyes overfilled with tears and all Yami did was hold him close. Not a word was spoken between each other all night. Just the feeling of mutual comfort passed between them as they slept, knowing that in the morning their lives will change drastically.
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The next morning Yuugi left the warm arms, but not before kissing Yami one last time. He exited the place were he could only be with Yami and was in his desk chair. The action had caused Yami to awake.
Yuugi took off the puzzle from around his neck. /I will find a way, Yami. So we can be together./ He felt his other close his eyes and sigh. /I will!/
//Aibou, do not hold onto false hopes.//
Yuugi put his hand to take out a piece of the puzzle. /I love you, Yami./ He waited for a reply, but none came as he let out a cry and tears flowed out of his eyes. He removed the first piece of the puzzle.
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Yami fell into the darkness. It was the same from when the puzzle remained unsolved. But he had asked for it this time. And he welcomed the eternal blackness. He knew he would just become a distraction while Yuugi went looking for answers. But in his heart, he knew this was the right choice. If anything, it would be a break, a time to step away and realize all that had happened.
The spirit closed his eyes and welcomed the darkness that would hold him for a year. A year was nothing compared to the millennia he spent in a dark slumber before. This time, he knew he would be awakened. Before, he had lost hope that he would ever wake, but now he had hope. He had Yuugi.
Y-n-Y: Anyone up for seconds? Don't worry... second chappie will be up before the Saturday ^_^