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Antithesis in the Stars
Realization hit Yuugi like a tidal wave. He didn't try and speak. If fact, he seemed to have forgotten how to use it at all. Yuugi's amethyst eyes focused on nothing at all. They seemed to be stuck, wide in horror. Ryou stroked black and red locks of hair as the silence continued on. Yuugi wanted to speak but he had lost control of his thoughts. That was why Yami did not trust him. He shut his eyelids tightly, cursing himself for being so stupid. Why did he not think of trying to use it? He hadn't been dead for long. 'Do I even have the mink link? It died the day I died…' More thoughts came to his head. 'That would hurt so much…I'm so sorry I did this to you, Yami. You can never forgive me, can you? You can't speak to me either. You thought it was a dream…' His little hands clenched into fists. 'And…you must love another. I just know it. Why were you so sad looking? You were in daze too…you do love someone else don't you. We can't speak…can we?' Ryou held the boy close, not caring that he couldn't hear the other's thoughts. He wished that everything had not happened like that. Now both had hurt each other, equally. Closing his eyes, a sigh escaped his mouth. He and Bakura would find a way. A way for Yuugi to come back, no matter how hard, no matter how long it took…He was ready to do this for his friend.
Yuugi silently cried. No tears came down. They had long run out. If he were human, he'd probably be crying crimson tears of sorrow. This hurt more than anything else in the world. Nothing had been resolved from their encounter. It had only gotten one step towards worse, something he didn't think possible. Ryou had been a good friend. Yuugi knew he owed him a lot. He pulled back slightly so that he could see Ryou's umber irises. "How can I ever pay you back?"
"For what?"
"For being such a good friend, simply."
"You don't need to pay me back. I just want you and Yami to be together again." The angel pulled away fully, "Do you truly think we'll be reunited?"
Ryou nodded vigorously. "You two fit together like a puzzle. If you aren't together, it's just not right."
"I know…but it's just so hard. We always end up hurting each other when we talk."
"Shhhhh…" Ryou put a finger to his lips. "Now's not the time to worry. Everything will turn out alright, you'll see…" Yuugi relaxed and returned to the warm embrace of Ryou.
'Ra, it's been so long since I've been held in a warm embrace. I wish it were Yami holding me though…' He bit back a tear. 'Dreams will have to satisfy for now…There's nothing I can do at this moment…I have to be strong and believe…' Thought the ache in Yuugi's heart had not been banished, the pain was alleviated. Ryou was such a big help. His voice cut smoothly through the silence.
"Think Bakura and Yami should have a little talk?"
"Huh?"
"Do you think that Bakura should talk to Yami about this?"
"…No…I want this to work out all by itself…" Ryou smiled on the inside. This is what he wanted Yuugi to choose too. After all, you can't make someone love you.
//Are you two done yet?// Ryou looked down at the form in his arms. Yuugi was contently asleep.
/Yes love. I'll be right out./
Carefully, as not to wake Yuugi up, he slid off the couch and left the angel floating. Before turning the lights off, he patted his head lightly. Ryou felt sorry and happy for Yuugi at the same time. It was true that the two destined lovers were pulled apart but Yuugi was now learning the true extent of emotions….something a mortal man could not do. Ryou believed that somehow, this could bring him back to life…or destroy him.
Bakura was waiting patiently as his lover came out from the room. All the lights were off in the house. A familiar tension filled the room. Bakura smirked and Ryou looked at the floor. Two strong arms pulled the smaller one closer. Bakura's breath brushed Ryou's ear and neck, causing a small shiver.
"You don't want to wake Yuugi do you?" Ryou looked at his lover.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
Bakura laughed inwardly and sucked on his hikari's neck. Ryou moaned loudly and tilted his head, exposing more of his neck.
"You know very well what I mean…" Ryou blushed a fiery red. "So…shall we go upstairs?" Ryou nodded. The bedroom door shut quietly behind them.
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Yami groaned and turned over. He looked at the little clock on the bedside table. It was only a bit past one in the morning. He didn't have the wish to go to sleep again either so the only thing he could do is sit up and think. The maelstrom of emotions from the past few days returned and left him feeling even worse than when he first woke up. 'Nghhhh…now I have a headache…' He opened his eyes and closed them again. That proved to be useless so he went to the bathroom and got a drink of water. The bedroom was dimly glowing with dying candlelight. Crimson shades were drawn over the window as the cold grey light penetrated through the glass. Yami was now wide awake. He had no intention of falling asleep again, for there he would only be purged by nightmares. Noticing that the candle was starting to burn out, he examined it. The gold shen painted on the front was whole while the rest of the wax deteriorated. It seemed to be quite strange, for it sent chills through the pharaoh. The delicate flowery scent still drifted from the cloudy smoke as it pervaded the whole bedroom. Not wanting to burn down the house, he blew out the small orange flame. Little wisps of smoke escaped the black wick, like a ghost finally finding rest from its journey. Yami walked over to the window and parted the shades to look out at the sky. A sweet song filled his ears from a bird. The shrill notes that it sang translated into words. He closed his eyes.
I can see you
But you can't see me.
You don't try, do you?
You're blind to me
Selfish as you please
But I'm drawn to you.
But now...
Now I'm forced to hide.
It's hopeless
You can't see what you do to me
Tearing me apart
From the inside out.
The dark one searched around for the artist. No bird was in sight. Only the night answered his calls. More song drifted into his ears and he looked around. He could see that strong winds were picking up outside but he couldn't feel them, he was sheltered by the house. Yami was glad, this was a show only for him. The weird lyrics sent shivers up his spine as they continued.
Am I meant to be alone?
Fighting the world on my own?
It's a lonely path
It's the path not taken
But my light stops shining here...
Pain can't eat me
I'm painted over nothing
Which way can I go?
I see only you
My thirst unquenched
Trapped by your memories
I can't escape.
The winds outside died down, leaving the leaves and flowers that had been drifting to fall onto the ground. The city around them was dead, all inhabitants were asleep or gone. No one else could see this.
I'm a ghost of time
Almost to the end;
Where I....
I can wait for you.
I'll see you once more,
My time will be up.
But know I'll be happy when I die.
Just to see you again.
"What!? What bird could sing this kind of song? I've only seen birds that are happy…not sad." He opened the window and looked out. Still no bird revealed its image and he grew frustrated. 'Is something wrong with me? Am I dreaming?' He shut the window swiftly and returned to the bed. He sat there in awe. Even in ancient Egypt, he had never heard something like it. Neither song, nor story or anything. The beautifully weaved lyrics had an eerie chill to them. Yami wasn't just hearing this by chance…
It's hopeless
You can't see what you do to me
Tearing me apart
From the inside out.
You love another...
You'll never see me
What I do for you...
You'll never know.
All that is hopeless
Is all that I live for
That's you...
The song started to fade towards the end. For good measure, the stunned man walked back to the window and looked outside. A fiery light drew his vision towards the singer. A magnificent bird was perched out on the tree beside the shop. Gold and bronze feathers lined the delicate outline that was consumed by fire. With a turn of its head, the bird looked at him. Soft mourning eyes focused on him. Yami found himself unable to move. He swore he saw a tear fall from the ebony depths but it vaporized before it could fall. A soft voice entered his mind, lamenting, "You know how I feel, don't you…At least you still have hope." With a shrill cry the bird leapt off his perch and disappeared in red flames. Yami stood there, minutes longer.
"A phoenix…." That was all he could say. Shaking his head, he willed the ghostly image from his head. The song, however, lingered and did not leave. It seemed to mock him and his sadness. 'Was that a dream??? If it wasn't…then what was it? A premonition? No, Yuugi…I saw him. He's…an angel…and he wants…to be…together again…Is that it?' Holding his head in his hand he returned to his spot on the bed. The bird's song…it seemed so…so familiar. But that couldn't be. He had never heard something that haunting. He's thoughts did not relent as they tormented him. 'If it wasn't a dream…then…what was it? It couldn't be Yuugi. He wouldn't want to see me. Not after what I said to him and all…Oh Ra…I hurt him.' He slumped down onto the sheets and clenched his fists. 'That's what I did…I hurt my hikari…my love. I promised that I'd only protect him. Now what have I done…I've hurt him the worst now…by a matter of the heart. That's what I did wrong…'
"Then what of the mourning phoenix's song then? What was it supposed to tell me? Am I blind to Yuugi? I told him that I didn't trust him." He hated himself now. He had broken his trust with Yuugi. 'I deserve the worst punishment. I've broken a child's heart. The one I promised I couldn't hurt…What I said was akin to killing him. His sould was the most innocent soul I've ever come across. I've cracked his delicate soul. Shame on me. I am a failure…How can I ever make it up to you, Yuugi-chan? I've hurt you more than anyone ever could without knowing it. There's no more chances left for me, are there? I've used them all up.' He realized with immaculate sadness.
"But was that a dream or not? The bird was so beautiful. Something so pretty shouldn't cry…like Yuugi. How many unnecessary tears have I cause him. What and where is he now? I saw him…last night…didn't I?" He thought for moments before concluding.
"He has wings…Anzu must've been right…He's an angel…" With this realization, he started to cry. For the first time in days, he was actually happy. This was new hope for the two of them. 'I'll love you till the end of time Yuugi. Even if I can't show you how much I love you and it is a platonic love, I'll love you until I can't. I hope that this works out for us…'
~Owari~
Wow that was so sappy I can't handle it. Tell about the phoenix part. I think it sucked but hey, it's…interesting. The phoenix is also Egyptian btw. I'm sorry for the late update. I had SO much to do, I couldn't handle it. I'm sorry if this chapter is riddled with errors, I typed it in as little time as I could ^_^ review please? I don't like flames.