"Animal Passions"

By:  Beloved/Shadow

Chapter 2:  Home

            By the time the new 'pets' had arrived at their new home things were looking pretty dismal for them.  To get off the island they were taken on boat and only then did they all learn something very wrong with some of the hybrids.  The wolf known as Joey had a bad case of seasickness;  and the arctic hare called Ryou was terrified of water (for obvious reasons).  The lynx and tiger, Yugi and Malik, didn't seem to have any trouble with the boat or water but stilled stayed away from the railing.

            Once the money had passed hands and they were led outside Pegasus' loyal hybrids dragged the other young youths on board.  It nearly resulted into another fight as Yugi and Ryou tried to get to their friends but were nearly chocked when the leashes on their collar was pulled taunt.  The older two didn't take it very lightly but there was nothing they could do.  Another fight nearly ensured when the owners were going to lock them in separate rooms as they each had a taste of just how much damage they could do.  Needless to say Joey's jaw ached if he moved it too much;  Ryou's otherwise unflawed facial features sported a swollen handprint;  Yugi still ached where he had been kicked in the side; and Malik constantly rubbed at the base of his tail where it had nearly been pulled off.  But they weren't the only ones that had been hurt and in turn the ones who inflicted the damage received some pain as well.

            Seto had a vicious bite mark where Joey had bitten him on his hand;  Bakura was still having trouble breathing when he had been kicked in the chest by the hare;  Yami sported a set of claw marks on his face and side, though not deep enough to cause serious damage they stung like hell; and Marik had some deep claw marks at the base of his spine.  He had learned the hard way to never turn your back on a tiger as it had taken both the dinosaur and bear hybrids to pry his newly bought hybrid off his own skin.

            However, the owners decided to lock them in one large room.  At least until they got home.  Once the boat began to leave shore Joey began to feel sick and immediately stuck his head out the tiny window and lost everything in his stomach.  It was not a pretty sight but this was the first time they were let out of that prison where they had been born and raised for nearly all their life.  Once the boat stopped moving Joey informed them they were at some docks.

            "How ya holding up, Ryou?" the blonde asked as he wiped at his mouth once more, wishing he had something to wash the disgusting taste from his mouth.

            "I'm fine.  Yourself?"  he looked up and winced when the dark blonde gently examined his bruised cheek.

            "Better after I bite the hand of that ass that did this to you.  Least you showed him not to mess with you," he chuckled and quickly leaning forward softly kissed the red mark.  "It'll get better, promise."

            "I hope you're right…"

            "Hey love birds!  They're about to let us out!" Malik called over to them, ignoring the growl and motioned to the door.  At one point the two hybrids did become close but it didn't last long.  Joey saw Ryou more as a close friend than a lover and he knew he still had fears of being dominated and with his animal nature… needless to say they never went far but they did care for one another deeply.

            A similar story revolved around Malik and Yugi.  Yugi had been young when the tiger had first seen him and instantly took him in.  He helped him learn about his new body and how to fight but the little one hated the sight of blood so he chose the option to run and hide more than anything.  They formed a tight bond themselves, closer than siblings and had a deeper love for one another but nothing even happened.  Yugi was still innocent in many ways but Malik knew that once they were separated he wouldn't be able to protect the little kitten.  So while they waited for their 'masters' to come get them he pulled the boy to the side and whispered urgently in his ear.

            "Yugi, I've told you why Pegasus has created us for and why Joey hates him with a  passion and why Ryou fears him.  I have tried to protect you from that since we first meet but… I can't do it forever."  He paused for a  moment, carefully brushing his fingertips along the side of a smooth cheek before pulling him into a tight embrace.  "Whatever you do never stop fighting.  Fight to keep that sweet innocence alive."

            "Only if you promise to keep protecting me," he whispered back softly, closing his eyes against the fill of tears that threaten to fall.  A deep purr was his answer but he smiled at that and purred back deeply.  Ryou smiled at his friends, happy that they at least had each other and that he had Joey;  but the wolf wasn't looking at them,  His ears perked forward as he heard footsteps then flattened against his head as he growled deeply.  That instantly alerted the others as he dropped into a guard stance, almost bearing his fangs.  The door swung open on silent hinges and entering were the four men that really didn't have a chance to see before they were dragged onto the boat.

            A tall young man, maybe half a head taller than Joey, would have looked quite handsome if it wasn't the fact that his bright blue eyes looked more at home in a glacier due to their coldness.  They were so cold, and emotionless but the gaze was softening just a bit when his soft brown hair fell into them.  He wore dark clothing with a long jacket on top in various shades of deep blue.  Around his neck hung a large key with a kind of curved handle.  The wolf reached out to touch the matching tag around his own collar before pulling away as if he was burned.  When he growled at him the brunette just smirked, showing amusement.

            Next to him stood another young man with wild, sun-bleach blonde hair that, to Malik's opinion, looked like he may have gotten to close to electricity.  But other than that this man looked just like him from the bronze tan, to the pale lavender colored eyes, even the same built but he was more slender.  He wore beige pants with a somewhat faded violet top and a dark cape about his shoulders.  Tucked into his belt was a long, golden rod with an eye that sported wings at the end.  That could only mean that this stranger was the one that had bought the tiger hybrid.

            Next to him was another young man of about the same height and looked like a rougher, more edgy version of Ryou.  His pale sliver-white hair didn't have the same sheen as Ryou's and it was certainly wilder looking.  His eyes were narrowed and were more of a black color than the warm browns of the hare.  He wore light color pants with a silk shirt that exposed his very pale complexion but comparing him to the white rabbit he was darker.  Visible for all to see hung a large, gold ring with a pyramid inside that contained an eye in the center.  Five, needle sharp shards hung on the bottom of the item, making a delicate chiming sound at any form of movement.  Ryou swallowed the lump of fear in his throat and tried to edge farther away.  His new master seemed delighted at this show of fear.

            The final young man had to be the shortest one out of all four but he was still taller than Yugi, who was the shortest, and youngest, of all the hybrids.  His hair was a mixture of color with the jet-black spikes reflecting a deep crimson color and gold bangs threaded through like lightning.  His eyes had a rough edge to them and they were the color of dark blood.  His attire was an exact copy of Yugi's only his was more form fitting and he seemed very comfortable in it.  Resting comfortably on his chest was a large pyramid of gold;  hanging from a thick, silver chain.  Like all the other items it too, bore an eye on the side facing out but it was hanging upside down so when the four faces came together, the tip would always be facing the ground.  He wondered that out of everyone why this man bought him.  Was it because they looked so alike?

            "Alright pets, listen closely as we explain the rules in which you will follow or be punished," the albino said in a rough voice.  "From this moment on each of you belong to us to do as we please whenever, wherever we like.  The only rules we have are to stay within the fortress walls and to obey our every command.  Should you break either of the rules we have the right to punish you how we see fit."

            "Hey we're part human and no one is gonna order me around if I don't like it!!" Joey snapped angrily, flexing his hands into shaking fists.  "You, white boy, are gonna pay for hurting my friend!!"

            "Joey no!  Don't do it!" Ryou cried out, jumping up and grabbed his arm as the blonde made to lunge at the man.  He knew that his friend could have easily pushed him off but he didn't so he took the opportunity to hold on tighter.  "Please, I don't want you to get hurt."

            "He hurt you so it's only fair he gets what's coming back at him!" he growled angrily but relaxed just a bit when he felt Ryou rub his stomach through the clothes.  Damnit he hated that, it was his biggest weakness but it did help calm his sickness a bit.

            "You have quite a bit of fight in you, puppy dog.  We'll see how long that'll last," the brunette chuckled as the blonde growled and this time Malik had to help in holding the wolf back as he tried to lunge at him.  Yugi watched them, telling them to calm down he didn't know he was being approached by his new master until he was right up in his face.  He moved so fast and quiet even his sensitive hearing couldn't pick him up.

            "Such a sweet thing you are…" the man purred as he reached up to trail his hand along the face before grasping him lightly by the chin and pulled him closer.  "And what is your name?"

            "Y-Y-Yugi…"

            "Mine is Yami Motou.  Remember that for I am your new master."  And with that he pulled him in a deep kiss, grabbing one of his hands as he tried to push him away and smiled.  Oh if this one tasted this good from just a kiss he wondered what he would taste like after tonight when he took him as his own.

            Malik growled angrily, his eyes seeing red he wanted to kill that man, rip him to shreds and other torturous things came unbidden to mind he didn't realize that a leash had been snapped onto his collar before it was too late.  Like before he struggled against it but found himself looking at the sharpen point of a golden dagger that had been cleverly hidden within the rod.

            "I really don't want to hurt you, my fine feline but I will if you get out of hand," he said in a deep voice, fisting the leash around his hand tightly and pulled him closer.  "Beside… I can always take out my frustrations on your little friend."

            "I'll neuter you myself if you ever think about laying a hand on him," he spat then hissed when the sharp point pricked the sensitive skin of his throat.

            "You are as sharp as my dagger.  What is your name?"

            "… Malik."

            "Malik… so similar to mine own.  I am Marik Istar and you belong to me.  And it's no use fighting."

            Ryou looked around in fear, wondering what was going to happen to them when he squeaked in fear and surprise when a pair of strong arms wrapped around his waist tightly from behind, pinning his arms to his sides.  Joey saw this and would have come to his rescue but was pulled short from the collar, nearly choking him in the process.

            "You know you are so timid, like a true rabbit," a deep, voice whispered into his ear as the hands began to wander along his body.  "This can easy or hard on you, just obey everything I say."  One of his hands grabbed him tightly between his legs, making the poor thing in his arms jump and try to get away but the grip increased.

            Ryou hated this feeling of being dominated and tried vainly to get out of his new master's arms but he was so much stronger than himself.  He shut his eyes tightly as he felt tears begin to fall down his face.  But the tears came to an abrupt stop when he felt the leash being wrapped around his throat and was given a sharp tug, slowly choking him.

            "Tears are for the weak and if you ever shed them in my presence I will punish you," he snapped, pulling tighter on the chain and watched his arctic hare weakly struggle.  "Do we have an understanding?"

            He tried to say something, to agree but nodding his head proved to be efficient as the leash gave slack and he could breathe better.  He would have fallen but the same strong arms held him upright and began to grope him once more.  "I-I understand master…" he said weakly.

            "I am Bakura and you will call me as such.  What is your name, my little rabbit?"

            "R-Ryou…"

            The timber wolf howled lowly as he tried vainly to work the damn leash off but it was no use.  It was like there was a lock on it and his fingers couldn't find any kind of latch.  The leash was tugged once more but hard enough that he tripped and landed on his hands and knees before the brunette.  He tried to get up but was frozen where he sat by a sharp command of 'stay'.

            "Good puppy.  You can be trained after all," he chuckled.  That earned him a growl.

            "I am not a puppy!"

            "A true pet never talks back to their master."  Another sharp tug and the leash tighten.  There was a reason this one couldn't removed the offensive item, what Pegasus had given him was a choke chain to help in showing this mongrel true obedience.  Just one sharp pull and the thing tighten until he released.  "I am Seto Kaiba and your new master.  And you… are my puppy."

            "Not a pup-" he began to yell but saw the arm tense and sat back, muttering under his breath.

            "What was that, puppy?"

            "I said my name is Joey…"

            "Say it."

            "…"

            He sighed and gave a sharp tug that made his pet rise to sit on his knees, hands grabbing the chain as if choked him once more.  "Say it!"

            "… M-Master…"

            Seto smirked and released it, watching him fall back to his hands and cough softly.  "Good boy."

            By the time the four gentlemen had gotten their pets off the boat it was becoming dusk.  The sky was painted with delicate colors of soft violets, pinks, even a bit of blue all around.. it was still too early for the stars to come out but it looked liked it was going to be a nice evening out tonight.  Grudgingly the hybrids were pulled along as were led to a very large complex surrounded by very high, steel and stonewalls.  Even from the outside they could tell that this place was huge, maybe even bigger than Pegasus own home!  They were pulled inside when the large gates opened just a bit then slammed close behind them.  People dressed in jumpsuits and wearing lightweight armor periodically walked the area with guns in their hands.  Even in the slowly dying light what the hybrids saw took their breath away.

            Inside looked almost like a paradise that they had always dreamed about.  Far as the eye could see was a gorgeous landscape of trees, flowers, plants, everything their wildest dreams were made of.  If you ignored the armored people walking around it with their guns and the walls surrounding the area it looked like a private little world they were allowed to enter.  There were even what looked like four very large homes built on the land, each one settled in a corner of the area that from a bird's eye view if would resemble a kind of compass.  But that wasn't their concern now as their masters pulled them along, through the scenery and towards the homes.  It was a long walk and the hybrids were getting tired but when they began to drift apart once more fight ensured.  It was a short one due to the fact that the new pets had not eaten a single thing, had even a sip of water, not even slept that well that all their energy ands strength was nearly gone so they were dragged into different homes, telling one other to be strong and to never stop fighting.

            Marik smirked as he hauled the tiger inside before taking him upstairs.  Malik was so tired he would have gaped at the beautiful place inside but he had to keep his eyes focused ahead and try to stay awake.  It had indeed been a long day and maybe if he was lucky his new master would let him sleep.  Luck didn't seem to be on his side though.

            As soon as they trudged up the stairs and into a bedroom he was pushed onto a plush bed that fell so soft and cool he would have curled up and gone right to sleep but a weight on his chest kept him awake.  He watched with confused eyes as Marik pushed his arms up, hands reached towards either of the large posts at the head of the bed then wrapped something tight around his wrists.  When he tried to pull them back he found himself effectively pinned.  He was ready to hiss and growl to get free but he watched as Marik removed the sheath surrounding the dagger and played it before his eyes.

            "Now my pet, its time to show you who's the master here," he said evilly and slowly, deliberately cutting away the clothing that hid his slim yet muscular body.  The coldness of the blade meeting the hot flesh made the poor tiger jump a bit and his tail lashed angrily beneath him but there was nothing he could really do.  He wanted to hate this, to throw the cold metal out the nearest window then throw Marik out as well but somewhere in the back of his mind he thought about how erotically good this felt.  Although he wasn't that experienced with sex or the likes he could feel his body slowly harden at the feel of the cold metal gliding over his flushed skin.  His hands formed into tight fists as he tried once more to pull them down but it was no good.  He was trapped.

            Once the clothing had been cut off Marik sat back to admire the body underneath him.  A strong built covered with satin smooth skin the color of bronze;  deep black stripes were the only markings that graced the lovely body, starting from his shoulders to his upper arms, smaller stripes along his sides and hips before stopping on his thighs.  No wonder Pegasus breed the DNA of a tiger with this boy, it suited him perfectly.  And now this one was all his.

            "Mine…" he breathed as he hurriedly tore his clothes off, spreading the legs apart as he pressed the sharp dagger point at the tiger's throat as a warning not to move.  He said nothing but it was clearly evident that this little action made him more excited.  Smirking he reached down, letting the tips of his fingers glide along the impressive length of his little pet.   It twitched ever so lightly so he slowly wrapped his fingers around it, feeling the organ practically jump into his grasp.  "Enjoying yourself?" he asked with a  chuckle.

            "G-Go to hell…" Malik answered in a soft tone as a deep growl issued from his chest.  No matter how hard he tried to resist it his body arched up into the tight grip as the rough skin roughly caressed his aching length.  A mix of a growl and purr escaped clenched teeth as a surge of pleasure raced through his body.  ~Oh damn…~ he thought to himself, realizing what he had just done.

            (Due to the NC17 ban this chapter has had the lemon edited out.  Sorry everyone but thanks to idiots who banned me the first time and other people, whose stories I loved to read, this was forced to fall right on our necks.  If you want to read the lemon then please look for the following Screen Names at the following sites:  Shadow of Light @ MediaMiner.org or ShadowofLight @ AdultFanFiction.Net)

             "Was it good for you?" he asked, laughing at he watched him try to resist his soft touch.  Sighing deeply the master laid next to his feline pet but draped his arm over his chest, leg over his own and rested his head on a tense shoulder.  "You are mine."

            "…The day I submit to you willing is the day Hell freeze over…" was the soft reply.  Malik turned away from the smirking voice, closing his eyes tightly but even as he felt sleep beginning to take over he felt a rough hand caressing his body and a hot voice in his ear, causing a shiver to trail up his spine.

            "Then I still have a chance."

            In another room Ryou seemed to have just a bad a time as Malik and his was just beginning.  He had tried to plea with his new master not to do this but they fell on deaf ears.  Then he made the mistake of shedding a few tears and was punished severely.  Right now he was sitting in the middle of the large bed in the middle of the room, wearing just the large, silk shirt that was almost unbuttoned except for the last two buttons and holding the side of his face gingerly.  His face felt so hot and swollen he didn't doubt that he would have this mark tomorrow and days afterwards.  He just hoped Joey and the others wouldn't freak out about this.

            "Joey… Yugi… Malik…" he said softly but just mentioning their names brought fresh tears to his eyes as he sobbed softly, wishing he was anywhere but here.  Just outside the room he heard heavy footsteps and knew at once that it was Bakura.  Sniffing a bit he rubbed at his eyes, trying very hard to hold the rest of the bitter tears in and stared at his clenched hands.  He jumped when the door opened then slammed shut, the loud noise vibrating over the darken room that had been painted black as night.  Even the furniture had been painted black but the curtains and bed sheets were the color of rich blood.  He instantly hated this room but didn't dare say anything.  He kept quiet and tried very hard not to fidget as his master watched him with cold, hard eyes.

            Bakura watched the timid rabbit just kneel there in the middle of his bed, the rumbled, blood red sheet made him look like he was carved from snow and ice;  the sea green shirt enhanced the exotic beauty of his after he had gotten rid of that hideous sweater.  He had to rip it off the boy but it was worth it to see him shaking like this just by his presence alone.  However, a nagging voice in the back of his mind wondering if he really wanted it this way.

            ~What am I thinking?!  Of course I want him like this!!~ he yelled at himself, shaking his head roughly and slowly made his way to the bed.  Pausing at the edge of the bed he slowly crawled over to the timid thing before stopping behind him and ran his fingers through his hair almost tenderly.  The pearly white strands felt like silk and the fur of his floppy ears like velvet against the rough texture of his own skin.  He wanted to feel more.  Slowly he reached up with his hands, resting them on his thin shoulders and pulled the shirt down his slender arms.  He let the cool silk pool around his hips, trapping his lower arms in the sleeves and ran his hands down the scared expansion of his pet's back.

            Ryou couldn't help but arch at the sudden touch, making him jump a bit but stilled when Bakura firmly told him not to move.  Actually it was a threat but he stayed perfectly still, letting the cold hands explore his warm and vulnerable body.  He had actually hoped that no one would buy him because he was too skinny and not as pretty as the others but it looked like his hopes were in vain.  He bit his bottom lip sharply when the cold hands snaked around his waist and pulled him against a broad chest, swallowing the whimper of fear as those same hands were now rubbing along his chest and stomach.

            "Where did you get the scars from?" he asked firmly, already knowing the answer but he wanted to it from this timid little thing.

            "M-Master Pegasus… w-when I didn't d-do as he commanded…" stuttered softly, telling himself not to cry and pushed the memories back.

            "I see… Obey my commands and I won't hurt you… I don't want to damage my property anymore than I have to," he explained as he ran feather-light fingertips down the line of Ryou's spine, taking in the light shudder.  Slowly his hand moved up the warm chest, pausing when he felt his heart racing liked a scared animal before moving farther up.  His fingers encountered the golden tag that looked like a tiny version of his Millennium Ring before grasping his chin and forcing his head to rest on his shoulder.

            Ryou's skin was pale, paler than his own but it suited him quite nicely.  He wasn't skinny but he wasn't of average build either.  He was in between, if there could be such a thing, that made him look and even feel delicate, almost fragile in a sense.  But then again there was something about him that showed he wasn't as weak as he appeared to be.  Bakura frowned when he realized he couldn't see his intended target and reached down, grasping the frail wrists tightly in his hands and lifted them up.  The hare tried to struggled but he growled at him and rested his hands behind his head.

            "Keep your hands there or I'll tie them," he ordered, watching as he swallowed and meekly nodded his head.  Brushing the silky hair aside he couldn't help but nip as the creamy soft skin bared to him, running his tongue over the pulsing life line.  It was so tempting he wanted to just taste him all over but there would be time for that.  Right now he wanted to study this timid creature in his arms.  Looking down he allowed a smirk to come to his lips.  ~Not so timid after all…~ he chuckled to himself and let his hands slid downward before coming to rest just below his trim waist.

            (Due to the NC17 ban this chapter has had the lemon edited out.  Sorry everyone but thanks to idiots who banned me the first time and other people, whose stories I loved to read, this was forced to fall right on our necks.  If you want to read the lemon then please look for the following Screen Names at the following sites:  Shadow of Light @ MediaMiner.org or ShadowofLight @ AdultFanFiction.Net)

            Sighing deeply he slowly laid back on the bed, making them lay on their sides before pulling the thick, satin soft sheets over their bodies and wrapped his arms around the hare tightly.  He buried his face into the soft, silver hair sleepily.

            "Get some sleep… in the morning I'll introduce you to the other one" he said tiredly, yawning largely before closing his eyes.

            Ryou blinked, a bit puzzled at what he said.  "Other?  What 'other one', master?  Master?"  Soft snoring was his answer so he sighed and curled up as much as his sore, tired body would let him.  ~Who is this 'other one' he was talking about?~ he thought to himself before letting his eyes drift close in slumber.