"Animal Passions"

By:  Beloved/Shadow

Chapter 3:  Masters

            Morning seemed to come all too soon for some of the inhabitants of the remote island where guards patrolled it all hours of the day.  The warm light of the new day shone into several windows of bedrooms, waking the occupants and spreading the gentle light inside.

            Bakura grumbled under his breathe as he got up from the warm bed and yawned largely.  Popping his shoulders some he grabbed his dark clothing from the other day and pulled them on but paused with his shirt left open to gaze at the pale beauty still sleeping.  Ryou looked like an angel with his snow white hair spread about his shoulders, velvet soft ears laying against his face.  One hand was curled to his chest as he slept on his side, the blood red sheets hugging his lithe frame.  Sleeping he looked so pure and untouched… A calloused hand reached out to brush the silky strands away before pulling back with a soft growl.

            ~He may be beautiful but he's just a pet,~ he argued with himself but something was arguing with him.  Growling once more he headed out the room, closing the door behind him and marched down the hall.  Stopping at a door just down from his he rapped on it a few times while impatiently tapping his foot.  "Damnit wake up already!!" he shouted as he pounded once more.

            "Wait a minute!" a voice yelled from behind the door before it was yanked open.  A beautiful young woman with wavy blonde hair glared at him with dark violet eyes, still struggling to pull the silk robe on and secure it around her tiny waist.  "What?"

            "Make sure Ryou is taken care of while I'm gone.  The others and I have work to be done and we'll be gone for most of the day," he ordered, buttoning his shirt and left the Ring hanging out in the front before running a hand through his hair a few times.  "He's in my room and explain to him the rules as soon as he's awake.  And see to getting him some clothes as well."  With that he turned and walked off without saying another word.

            She blinked at his orders then grew furious.  "Hey I'm not your baby-sitter!!  Damnit Bakura get back here!" she yelled but he continued walking off.  "Asshole!!"  Huffing she slammed the door to her room and proceed to get dressed all the while muttering under her breathe about being a baby-sitter.  It didn't take long thought and she left her room to approach her master's, the heels of her boots making a clicking sound as it connected with the marble floor..  Taking a deep breathe she waked in and was taken back at the sight of the snowy creature sitting in the middle of the massive bed.  For a moment she thought Bakura had decided to skip work today but with her sharp eyes she noted that this one was softer and was actually scared of her.

            "Hey there, you must be Ryou," she said in a gentle voice and slowly made her way to the bed.  She stopped when he scooted back, clutching at the sheets to his chest.  "Easy there, I'm not going to hurt you."

            "W-W-Who are you?" he asked softly, wondering where his new master was.  Did he not please him?

            "Name's Mai."  Nodding her head she went over to the thick curtains and pulled them to the sides, letting the sunlight come in.  "And I'm suppose to show you the ropes around here." She moved over to another set of curtains and soon the room was flooded with light.  The light made the room brighter even with the dark colors and it showed the large, circular bed with a massive desk against a wall, a rather stiff looking sofa across the desk but the images decorating the walls were the more disturbing.  Images of demons and creatures of nightmares were seen fighting each other in gruesome and bloody battles, each one more groteste than before.  The woman noticed where he was looking and frowned.

            "Battles of hell.  For some sick reason Bakura seems to like them and finds them enjoyable so he had the architect carve them into the walls.  I first came here and saw them I nearly jumped out the window just to get away but it's even more frightening during a storm.  Everytime lightning strikes I swear they seem to move."  She couldn't help but shudder and picked up a soft white robe, approaching the bed.  "Here, no doubt you're hungry and could use a bath so let me show you to the bathroom then get you something to eat."

            Ryou looked at her and nodded, taking the robe but his sight caught sight of her appearance.  She was a very beautiful woman with curves and dressed in dark violet leather with silver buckles.  Knee-high boots with a spiked heel, a mini shirt with a slim belt on her hips, a white blouse that was laced tightly up font barely hid her soft-looking breasts and to top it off a leather vest of the same color was left but her arms… that was the dead give away that she was not human.  Feathers of violet and silver with gold bracelets along her arms literally sprouted from the skin from shoulder to her wrists (right now they were laying flat against her arms) and her hands were odd and scaly due to the fact that they were actually talons.  Three long fingers and thumb with an inch long claw at the tip.  Mai looked at her own hands and sighed deeply.

            "In case you're wondering yes, I am a hawk hybrid from the same man who created you no doubt.  But I really should be thanking that bastard for making what I am today."  She flexed her long fingers, watching the sunlight glinting off long nails, thinking to herself to repaint them once more.  "Like this if anyone tried anything I don't like, I'll just claw their eyes out."  Looking at him she noted the look of feat in his eyes and berated herself.  "I'm not trying to scare you, um… Ryou right?"

            "Y-Yes… thank you."  He nodded and slipped the fluffy robe on.  Getting off the bed he hissed at the pain between his legs and whimpered, trying very hard not to cry.  He looked up in both surprise and fear when he felt the scaly hand gently brush against his cheek.  Mai slowly sat next to him and carefully wrapped his arm around his shoulders, a gentle and understanding look in her eyes.

            "Ryou… I may act like a bitch time to time who doesn't car about anyone but myself but understand I am not like Bakura.  He sees tears as a weakness but I see them as a kind of release.  So if you ever need to cry you can always come to me."  She reached up once more, brushing the silky hair away with a gentle and careful hand.  "I swear I won't tell anyone."  Maybe it was the way she looked at him with sincere eyes, maybe it was the fact that she was hybrid like himself, maybe it was the little fact that they were pets for the same master.  All he did know was that he did need a good cry and he slowly wrapped his arms around her tightly, resting his head against her chest and let the tears fall.  Normally Mai would have ripped anyone's face off that touched her without her permission but this one was different, this was so timid and shy it brought out some protective instincts she never knew had.  Maybe it was a side-effect of the hawk DNA or something but she wanted to protect this pale youth from everyone, even their master.  She wrapped her own arms around him as tight as she could, gently rocking him back and forth as her four-fingered hands stroked his lovely hair, cooing to him gently.

            "It's alright snowy, everything will be alright," she whispered softly, "You'll see, everything will be alright."

            When Malik opened his eyes he quickly shut them due to the fact that the light from a parted curtain was shining directly into his fact. With a soft groan he turned his head to the other side and wrapped his arms around the pillow tighter, ready to fall back to sleep but his eyes snapped open and he quickly sat up only to stare at his unbound hands.  He was free but he manacles that had been used on him last night left proof that last night was not a nightmare.  The iron had rubbed his wrists rub and even as he scratched at the marks the skin broke and began to bleed.  With a growl he lapped at the blood but stopped and looked up as a door was open but it wasn't Marik that entered.

             A young woman closed the door behind her and made her way to the curtains, pulled them back to reveal a large set of windows of stained glass like those of humans with heads of animals.  As she tied the heavy curtain back with a piece of rope to the wall he cautiously looked around the room.

            It was large and the walls were painted a kind of dull gold with several oil lamps spread around.  Other than the large bed was a desk, a large case full of scrolls, a large chair seated next to the window and a large chest next to a simple table.  Figurines of the same half animal headed people were scattered around the room as well as paintings of them along with people dressed in robes and jewels on the walls themselves.  He was so amazed at the odd beauty of the room he didn't realize the woman was now standing at the bed until she reached out to touch his shoulder.  As a reflex he growled and swiped at her hand but she moved back before he could harm her.

            "Who are you and what do you want?" he asked angrily, slowly moving to his knees and wrapped the dark gold sheets around his body.  But it seemed with every movement his lower body protested in spasms of pain.

            "Forgive me for startling you.  I am Isis and I am to watch over you while Master Istar is gone for today," she said calmly, watching him with large, blue eyes.  She stood there calmly as he studied her and she let him.  She wore a simple gown of dark cream with the hems done in a dark gold pattern.  Her ebony hair was brushed back and held so with a gold band around her brow and matching bands around some of her hair.  She had a dark tan like his own but what seemed to stand out more was the fact that she had slightly rounded ears like himself but he couldn't tell what kind of animal she was.  Brushing her hair back he noted black spots along her shoulders and sides of her neck.  He tested the air before it clicked in.

            "Leopard hybrid."  She nodded slowly and carefully took a step towards him, holding out a dark gold robe for him to wear.  "I was bought a long time ago and was given to Master Istar as a pet but he was too young to understand what pets such as use were used for.  During the times we spent together he saw me not as a pet but a friend and at times a kind of surrogate mother.  He isn't that bad once you get to know him-"

            "I don't want to knew him or anyone else!" he yelled, interrupting her.  "I don't care what you or anyone else says, I hate him and the only reason I let him rape me was because it was either that or let him hurt my friend!"  Snatching the robe he pulled it on, hissing softly as he edged off the bed and used the headboard to support himself when his body threaten to hit the ground.  "I swear here and now that if he ever does harm any of my friends, especially Yugi, that I will personally disembowel him."

            Isis opened her mouth to argue would only bring his death and probably the death of the others as well but she could see that he was refusing to even hear her out so she let the matter drop for now and watched as he struggled to stand.  "Would you care for me to help you to the bathing rooms?" she asked softly, showing her hands to show she meant no harm.  Malik hissed at her, warning him to stay back but it did as he took a step and he did fall to his knees heavily, wincing as the pain left him immobile.

            ~Okay so I need help but I am not asking her!~ he hissed to himself, trying to get up but the more he struggled the more his body refused to move on its own.  Just as he was about to seriously hurt himself he felt hand slide under his arms and to his chest, pulling him up.  He struggled thinking it was Marik but these hands were gentler and were only helping him to stand.  Once on his feet he hands moved to gently support him by holding onto his shoulders and gently propelled him towards the door.  He led himself be guided/pushed down the cold hallway before stopping to a door where steam was coming out from underneath the door.  In fact, just being outside he could feel a great deal of warmth and humidity.

            "The bathing room and it seems it's in use.  Shall we?"  Seeing his nod she reached over to push the doors open and guided him inside as a gust of steam meet them head-on.  Once inside she closed the doors and this time took his hand, helping him through the thick blanket of steam.  He could hear several voices but he couldn't place them or distinguish who was who.

            "Hey Isis, that you?" a female voice called out from one side of the room.

            "Yes Mai and I brought the other one," she called back, showing him a large bath that looked more like a hot spring with tall rocks along the edge.  She handed him a towel to wrap around his waist as she slid the robe off and helped him into the water.  The water was blessedly hot.  Almost at once he felt all the tension flow away.  But his relaxation didn't last long as he heard a soft voice call his name.

            "Malik?"  He blinked lavender eyes and tried to look around.

            "Yugi?"

            "Ah damnit the steam is too much!  Someone crack a window!" the one dubbed as Mai shouted before turning back to the boy who was practically clinging to her in a death grip.  "It's okay Ryou, I won't let go."

            Upon request a window was opened and almost all of the steam was set free, being guided out of the room by several fans.  There was the sound of splashing but within moments everyone was able to get a good look at the other occupants and the surroundings.  The bathing room did look like a giant hot spring with plants everywhere, the pool large enough to hold several more people with stone benches to the sides.  Along the wall were several robes that were hung and ready to be used, each one varying in colors.  Next to the window was a massive wardrobe holding hundreds of towels, all of them folded and ready to be used on the bottom shelves.  Bottles of different colors were on the top shelf, each one sporting a different scent he was sure and brushes used for scrubbing.  But none of that mattered as he heard splashing and threw his arms out to catch the wet and soapy bundle coming right at him.

            "Malik!  You're alright!" the small lynx said happily as he clung to him tightly, shedding tears of joy even as he buried his face in his chest.

            "Yugi…" the tiger hybrid wrapped his arms around him just as tightly, glad to feel the young one back in his arms that he began purring deeply in content.  Yugi just purred back, rubbing his cheek against his chest.

            "Yugi I need to wash the shop from your hair," a young female gently scolded where she had been kneeling at the side of the bath.  She was pretty with large blue eyes, brown hair falling to her chin.  She wore a rose pink blouse with the sleeves rolled up and a soft blue skirt.  He would have mistaken her for a human had it not been for the slightly long ears on her head and the fluffy tail silently wrapped around her form.  He also noted that from her fingertips to her elbow were the markings of a fox, as was the reddish-brown tail with the tip an off white.

            "Sorry Tea but this is Malik, the one I told you about!" he said happily, his violet eyes shining brightly.

            "A pleasure to meet you," she said kindly, nodding her head and graced him with a small smile.  "But Yugi I must finish washing your hair.  When I'm done you have to go eat and then you can spend more time with him."

            "Promise?"

            "I promise."

            "Okay…"  Reluctantly he let go of Malik and made his way back to the other girl.  Turning his back to her he sighed as she once more lathered his hair, being careful around the ear tuffs as he washed his body.

            "Malik."  He looked up when Isis called his name and leaned back against the stone carefully.  He watched the other girl with a careful eye, making sure she didn't hurt him he jerked when he felt hands (that smelled strongly of jasmine) touch his hair.

            "Hey-!"

            "You need to be washed.  There's a wash towel to your left so you can wash your body while I attend to your hair."  He said nothing but following his gaze she couldn't help but smile at his fierce protectiveness.  "You have nothing to fear from Tea.  She's a good girl and I'm sure she won't let anything happen to your friend."

            "Whose pet is she?" he asked in a sort of growl.

            "Master Motou's.  The blonde taking care of the hare hybrid is Mai;  she also belongs to Master Bakura."  Looking over Mai was rinsing Ryou's hair with scented water, letting him hold onto the edge of the pool tightly.  It was clear to see he did not look happy about this but endured it.  Mai spoke to him softly, calming his fears with a gentle look or when he became too distressed wrapped his arms around her waist tightly.  She gently ran her taloned fingers through his hair as she took the wash towel and began to carefully wash his back, mindful of the scars.  But there was no sign of Joey.

            Before he had to ask the doors of the bathing room were slammed open and in walked in another hybrid but of a young man with dark brown hair cut short and hazel eyes.  He wore a white shirt with the sleeves ripped off and dark color pants.  It was clear to see he was a kind of ram/bull hybrid with thick horns protruding from the sides of his head before curling back some as they grew like a ram.  His body was strongly built but not overly and his feet were actually cloven and a long tail with a thick tuff at the end helped him balance himself and the blonde he was carrying.

            "Tristen!" Tea said happily and a kind of light appeared in her eyes that Yugi looked at the new man with interest.

            "J-Joey!!"  Ryou struggled to go to his friend but Mai held him back, telling him to relax.

            Tristen merely walked up to the edge of the pool, hefting the limp blonde in his arms before warning the others to look out and promptly dropped him in the water with his robe still on.  Everyone watched as the wolf hybrid sank and were beginning to worry until a large splash was seen and he sprung up with a gasp, clinging to the edge of the pool as he coughed up water and shook his head roughly.  Glaring at the Minotaur he growled and would have attacked him had he not felt so damn weak and water logged.

            "What the hell was that for, horn head?!" he insulted before coughing up another mouthful of water.  He just squatted down to his level and looked at him with a kind of comical smile on his face.

            "You sleep like the dead.  Beside, Master Kaiba wanted you to take a bath.  Said something about not letting the puppy back in his room until he had a good bath and didn't stink up the whole room."

            "Why you sonuva-"  This time he looked ready to attack him as he lunged forth but ducked back into the water, blushing brightly as the soaked robe was removed.  "I was using that!!"

            "Here."  He threw him a towel to cover himself and stepped to the side, revealing a rather pretty girl with long, auburn hair falling down her back loosely and large, innocent looking eyes of a soft green-brown.  She wore a sleeveless blouse of white with denim pants of a stonewash blue rolled up.  But what was the most astounding feature was the pair of translucent butterfly wings sprouting from her back.  They were clear but in the light reflected a rainbow of pastel colors.

            Joey growled as he quickly wrapped the towel around himself, ready to insult the large beast but his eyes settled on the girl who looked nervous.  "Who're you?"

            "My name is Serenity and I'm here to help you clean up," she said softly, slowly kneeling down.  Joey instantly felt a surge of fierce protectiveness towards the young girl, moving to stand before her and sighed softly when she began to scrub at his hair.  His tail began to wag some, liking this already.  Just before Tristen left though he said that the food was ready and once the pets were cleaned and dressed they could come and eat.

            "Joey…" Ryou smiled at the other boy and nodded slowly as Mai helped him out, helping him into a clean robe to wear.  "I'm glad you're alright."

            "Hey you know me, too stubborn to die."  He winked and watched as the blonde girl led him out.

            By the time the four 'pets' had been washed, dressed, and fixed up they had gotten to know more about the ladies that had been assigned to help them.  Each lady had their own story of how they ended up here with the four masters but not all of them were used as sex toys like the boys originally thought.

            Isis was bought when Marik when young and she had been around their age so she took care of him and watched over him.  Serenity was the same way but was bought at an early age.  She had been intended as a gift for Seto but was given to his younger brother Mokuba as a play mate.  For the past several years they were best friends and watched out for each other.  Tea and Mai had been bought to be used as pleasure pets but when Bakura began to hit her she retaliated and struck him back.  It would have cost her her life but the albino liked her spirit and kept her on as his body guard.  Tea was used for a bit but after saving Yami from being assassinated she was treated as a close advisor and at times bodyguard for her quick actions.  Tristen was bought for his immense strength that he was in charge of watching over the young Kaiba brother and keeping him safe.

            The dining room was huge with a long table with many high backed chairs seated around it and four of the chairs each held an image engraved on the back and painted in gold.  An upside down pyramid, a kind of rod with an eye at the end, a pendent that looked like a large ring, and an old-looking key.  The ladies explained that these chairs were used only by the masters and no one else was allowed to sit in them, even when the masters weren't home.  So they each sat down and began to eat.

            The food was delicious and there was such a large variety of it that the pets ate as much as they could.  Joey, however, was threaten to be ducked back into the pool if he made a mess of his clothing as soon as he began to eat.  He had ignored the warning but when Tristen dumped a pitcher of ice water over his head as another warning he grudgingly gave in.  Their new wardrobe was pretty much the same clothing they wore the first day they came but more comfortable and not as tight.  Malik had wanted to remove all the gold but kept the ear cuffs on and of course, the collars still remained.  But looking at the ladies they bore collars as well but each one was different.  Mai's collar looked more like a silver feather;  Isis wore a kind of choker of gold;  Tea wore a kind of bell that lightly chimed with every moment;  and Serenity wore a simple chain with a heart.  Like the boys' their collars also bore the golden eye in the center.  They spent the time eating and getting to know one another that when they were done the group was slowly on the verge of becoming good friends.  Now they were outside, clearly having fun in the large expansion of land where the pets could stretch their limb and have fun.

            Mokuba was clearly enjoying himself as he, along with Joey, Yugi, and Serenity were having a game of tag.  The younger Kaiba had long, shaggy black hair that fell past his shoulders and blue eyes like his older brother but his held some gray in them and he wasn't afraid to speak his mind or show emotion.  But what surprised most of them was that he referred to the female hybrids as family and often referred to them as 'big sister' or such.  He was a good boy and he didn't see the hybrids as pets or inhuman beasts.  Maybe it was being around the ladies for most of his life but maybe it was also the fact that he still had a child's innocent view of the world.

            Joey mocked growled as he tackled the small lynx, laughing as he ran off saying that Yugi was now it.  The violet eyed boy just smiled and took off, never having had so much fun before and the others just watched with amusement.  Malik was still watching the little one with a careful eye and Ryou was getting to know Mai better.  Although they were more or less the same age he looked up to her and tried to get know his new master better through her.

            "Can't catch me!!" Mokuba taunted as he ran but Yugi did and they both tumbled in the grass.  Looking at them you would think they were siblings but Yugi was older than the younger Kaiba by several years.  His body just didn't match his age.  "Okay you did catch me.  Can we take a break?"

            "Okay, I'm tired too," he panted and dropped down beside him, staring up at the sky and watching as the clouds drift lazily by.  Their view was blocked when Joey looked down at them along with Serenity.

            "Hey what's the hold up?" he asked, floppy ears perking up.

            "We're tired," Mokuba pointed up at him.  "Besides, you run faster than me."

            "Hey I'm part wolf, running is one of my skills."

            "Big brother said you were a puppy.  You act like one but I don't think you're a puppy."

            "Thanks… I think."

            "Mokuba, it's getting late.  How about we have dinner then call it a night?" the butterfly girl said with a smile, helping him up.

            "Alright."  Joey helped Yugi up and once more the group headed inside and sat at the same chairs as before in the dining room.  The food was just as good as before and soon Mokuba was yawning, feeling the effects of today get to him.  The group headed out together but split up as they reached the hallway.  Joey went with Serenity, carrying the young boy on his back to help the young girl tuck him into bed.  Mai helped Ryou to his room, promising he could see his friends in the morning as well.  Malik followed Isis to the bedroom but not before nuzzling the sleepy lynx.  Yugi nuzzled him back and waved to him tiredly as Tristen carried him to the bedroom, Tea showing the way.

            Soon they arrived at Yami's bedroom and Yugi slid to the floor, giving his thanks and went inside.  Closing the door behind him he yawned behind his hand as he headed for the bed, ready to just go to sleep he never noticed that someone was waiting for him within the shadows.

            The bedroom was similar to the others with a large canopy bed with silken curtains, a large desk to the side, a wardrobe full of clothes and a large, comfortable chair in the corner but this room had a large set of French doors that led to the balcony and was across from the bed.  The doors were opened slightly, sending in a cool breeze of the air that carried the hint of the sea inside.  The young lynx smiled as he caught the scent and removed his jacket, setting it on the side and just dropped onto the bed with a heavy sigh.  He couldn't help but smile as he rubbed his face in a soft pillow that he was unaware of a pleasant scent drifting for the sheets.  He never noticed it before but now it was slowly affecting his system.

            ~For some reason… I feel warm now,~ he thought to himself, rolling onto his back and stretched once more, purring deeply as the soft sheets caressed his bare skin.  ~Feels so nice…~ he thought as he purred deeper, running his hands along the sheets and his body.  Something felt so strange, as if his body was feeling a surge of emotions but what?  He was so busy trying to figure out what was wrong and clearly enjoying the feel of the satin sheets becoming warm from his body heat he didn't realize he had company until he felt a warm hand reach out and rub the bare expansion of his tummy.

            "You look very content," Yami whispered softly, leaning over him on his hands and knees.  His crimson colored eyes seemed to glow in the darkness, hands slowly moving up to remove the dark clothing and in turn caress the little lynx.  "Would you object if I joined you?" he asked, carefully moving so that he was now laying next to the lithe body, still touching him and watching his reactions.

            Yugi tried to say something but all that escaped his lips was a deep purr, vibrating in his chest.  Every touch seemed to send a surge of fire coursing through his system that he wanted-needed more.  When the warm hands pulled away he mewed pitifully, looking with slightly glazed eyes as his master sat back to remove jacket and shirt, leaving him bare from the waist up save for the leather belt around his neck.  It was amazing to see how the two of them were alike but there were also some differences.  One of the differences being the physical;  Yami was a bit taller and had more muscle that he did, his skin was darker but his built was still slender and graceful.  Curiously he reached up, running his questioning fingers along the bare skin only to be amazed at how soft it was.

            The crimson-eyed lord bit back a groan as those innocent hands roamed his bare chest, dipping into his masculine curves and skimmed along his arms before he felt the body under him shift.  Looking down his eyes locked on the curious gaze of his pet, losing himself within the violet depths he leaned down, pressing his lips against he pouty pink lips.

            The sweetness of those lips seemed to grow that much sweeter that it made him groan in delight.  He reached up with one hand, trailing up the young one's arm until it reached the back of his head.  The hair felt silky soft against his skin even as he wrapped the dark colored strands around his fingers, gently pulling the head back and nipped at he pale flesh.

            Yugi mewed softly at the feeling, his breath coming in soft pants that echoed in Yami's ear his hands reached around to lightly knead the strong muscles.  He felt himself being pushed back and he let his body go limp, the coolness of the satin sheets at his back while the warmth of his master enveloped the front of his small frame.  Even with the delightful caresses and lingering kisses his body just seemed to demand more but what?  This was his first time with anyone, not including the time Pegasus had tried to rape him.  He winced as his master pressed down onto his hips, bucking his own upward.  He felt more than heard the chuckle as Yami moved his lips to the downy soft fur of his ears.

            "Want me to stop?" he whispered softly, flicking his tongue out to tease the sensitive skin.

            "N-No…" came the almost pained reply as the lynx held on tighter, arching him hips up but cried out softly when firm hands pinned him down.  "Please master… more!"

            "More what?"  Keeping a firm hold on the small hips he lowered his lips, kissing the spot where the golden tag rested the delicate collarbones before going lower.  "Just tell me what you want or I'll be forced to stop."

            "I… I don't know what I want… Just don't stop…" he whimpered, lightly scratching the soft skin as he moved lower.  The button up he wore was slowly removed before being tossed to eh side, completely forgotten before it touched the floor.  The cool air from the open French doors made him shiver just so lightly despite the warmth spreading to every nerve in his body.

            (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)

… It took only a moment to calm them but it was well worth it.  He wanted to drift to sleep but when he felt a curious hand reached out to undo the piece of leather encircling his throat he gripped the hand tightly.

            "Don't touch it," he warned, a deep growl issuing from his chest that Yugi couldn't help but look at him with fear.

            "I-I'm sorry… I didn't know…" he said meekly and made to get off but was held to the strong body tightly, giving him no escape.  He felt more than heard the deep sigh as a sheet was pulled over their naked forms and a gentle hand traced the markings of the lynx along his backside.

            "I never removed this belt," the young man explained, opening his eyes to stare at the top canopy of his bed.  His crimson colored eyes seemed to unfocus as he looked back into the past of why he wore such a garment.  The same reason why Marik never let anyone, aside from Isis, see or even touch his backside.  They each had their own secrets that they all alone shared and never wished anyone to know about.  His thoughts were uninterrupted as innocent, almost childlike violet orbs gazed down at him from above.

            Yugi looked down at him, seeing a deep pain but asked nothing of it.  Leaning down he licked at his lips while purring very softly and settled on his chest, blinking sleepily.  "I understand, master…" he said softly before yawning and curled up against his warmth.  Soon he was fast asleep, purring in content.  The crimson-eyed youth stayed away for a while longer, his hand absently stroking the silky smooth skin of his pet even as he sighed deeply, a deep rumble in his chest caused the lynx to purr deeper.

            ~Like a true kitten…~ he thought as he let his own eyes drift shut and let sleep overtake his mind.  This time though… his dreams were filled of the violet eyed hybrid with the innocence of a child instead of his blood-soaked past.

            In another bedroom, one belonging to the older of the Kaiba siblings was a different matter going on.  Like the other rooms the furniture was similar but done in shades of blue and silver, images of mighty dragons adored the walls.  Even the furniture as the bed posts looked like four identical dragons of silver white with gleaming sapphires for eyes, the massive wings spread as if they were about to take off at any moment.  But Joey had neither the time nor ability to admire the beauty of these mythical creatures.  He was too busy trying to fight off the sensual advances of his new master.  And failing.

            The blonde wolf whimpered softly as his mouth was plundered once again, stealing his voice as those slender hands caressed his shaking form.  He still wasn't sure how the tall brunette had managed to remove all his clothing but one second he was growling at him to stay back, the next he was laying in the middle of thick, sapphire blue sheets and baring his throat like he was the beta female of the pack.  Technically he hadn't bared his throat in submission yet but he was so damn close.

            "S-Seto…" he whimpered then winced as the hand that had been teasing his length squeezed tightly, icy blue eyes boring into his hazed, amber golds.  "Master…"  The grip slacken and resumed the feather-light caresses.

            "What is it puppy?" Kaiba asked, voice smooth yet rough as velvet as he lips trailed to the pale gold skin of his pet's throat, nipping at it none too gently.  Joey gasped, shaking even more underneath him but lifted a hand to back of his neck, kneading the tense muscles there.

            "Master please…" he began to beg, not recognizing his own voice even in his own ears.  He tried once more to arch even more into the lighter than air touches.  But each time he tried to get more he got less, which only made him want it more.

            "Please what?"  Oh how he loved teasing his new puppy, seeing what limits he had and teaching him just who the master here was.  "If you don't tell me, how am I suppose to know what you want?" he purred into the silky fur of his ears and hair, growling playfully as he allowed his hips to brush against the blonde's.  A gasp and pained whimpered meet his ears as he struggled to feel more but wasn't allowed as he pulled back, looking down at him.

            "Please!  Take me…"

            "Hmm I'm not convinced.  Beg me to take you."  Another brush of their hips, this time lasting longer.

            Joey almost howled but he swallowed it back, closing his eyes tightly.  His pride was yelling at himself, refusing to give into this man who didn't give him a damn but his body was giving in, wanting to feel more of those hands and lips and groin--oh screw his wolf pride he needed this or he was going to explode!

            "Please take me, master!  Take me now!" he cried out, baring his throat to him completely even as he shut his eyes tightly.

            (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)

            ~Oww… okay now that hurt!~ the wolf winced as he gratefully laid his hips down on the bed, rubbing himself against he mattress before looking over at his new master.  In the aftermath of their little romp he looked… quite handsome.  His normally ice blue eyes were dark and shone ever so lightly.  Still panting he rolled over so that his head was pillowed on his stomach and curled up against him, having bitten through one of the pillow before he howled.  Before he drifted to sleep though he felt a hand gently begin to scratch behind his ear.  It felt so good he tail lightly thumped against the bed even as he drifted off.

            Seto Kaiba laid there, his hand idly scratching the twitching ears of his latest pet and went through his mind what just happened.  It would be the first time he had sex with someone before, not the first time with a guy either, but it was his first time with a hybrid but what made it any different?  The blonde was great and sexy as hell but that wasn't it… he was good to Mokuba and still had a rebellious streak in him even when he was first seducing him.  Not many stood up to him and frankly that was getting old fast. He had his doubts but now… he cast a look down at the slumbering blonde and moved his hand to rub at his back.  The creature murmured in his sleep and wrapped a strong arm around his waist tightly before falling silent once more.

            ~I guess it wouldn't hurt to keep him for a while longer…~ he thought to himself and settled for slumber as well but eh couldn't help but frown as a snore shattered the relatively peacefulness of the room.  ~But he has to do something about his snoring!~


Author's Note:  I'm finally done!!! *throws hands in air and laid spread eagle on floor* Why oh why am I such a procrastinator!!

Seto:  Do you even know what that word means?

Shut up! *wasp him on head with frying pan*

Seto:  X.x *sees stars*

Joey:  What's the big idea!!

Watch it wolfy or I'm gonna get you fixed.

Joey: *blanches and backs off*

Okay down to business.  Thanks to all you loyal reviewers who love this story so far.  Sorry it took so long but between being lazy and unable to get the words down how I pictured them… crap happens.

Bakura:  Get on with it!

*towers over him like menacing giant* I WOULD IF YOU WOULD JUST SHUT THE HELL UP!!!!!

Bakura: … I'm not afraid of you…

*points to wet pants*

Bakura: *turns an interesting pink color*

Now then.  I am in great need of your help.  What should the next chapter be??  Believe me this does have a point but I'm not sure what the next one should be!! *cries*

Yugi/Ryou: *comfort author*

Malik:  I thought you were gonna talk about the masters' past and stuff.

That's true… but don't you think it's a bit soon?  I mean on the third day?

Marik: time flies by when you're screwing a hot number like him *sly grin*

Malik: *hisses*

YOU TWO STOP IT OR ELSE!!!

Yugi:  Let the readers decide then?

Good idea!! Huggles them both* okay readers you heard Yugi lynx!!  Should the next chapter be about the master's past?  If so, how much time should have passed?  I'll be waiting for your reviews!! *blows big kiss to everyone* GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY!!!!!