Treska: *stumbles in looking quite singed* Um . . . assuming that I have
any readers left I apologize for the lateness of the update.
Blue: *Glances in* What happened to you?
Treska: *shows review* Apparently I have an angry god after me.
Blue: I have no sympathy.
Treska: *gives rude gesture* I know. Anyway here's the next chapter.
Symbols, symbols everywhere and I've lost track of everything.
Marik=Yami
Malik=Hikari (light)
Odion=Rishid
/aibou to yami/
//yami to aibou//
((telepathy))
~ (scene change or POV Change) ~
'Personal Thoughts'
-Accenting something- Stupid italics won't work.
Yugi: *Also pops in* Disclaimers: Treska doesn't own anything and just spent to much money on a new computer. Boy/boy pairings are inevitable.
Treska: You've been in the thesaurus haven't you?
Yugi: Yup!
Treska: *Groans and walks off*
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Aged stone walls waited silently for the next day, gray coloring absorbing all that happened. Used candles stood in wire holders in the corners of the small room. At the far end a rickety wooden podium held a thick ancient looking book. Magic seemed to cover anything like a thin dust, whispering of deep secrets and forgotten memories.
Unfortunately most of the atmosphere of mystery was effectively squashed by the brisk breeze created by the air circulating through the room via the high-tech ventilation system. The gloomy lighting was replaced by eye-lights placed in the ceiling, a steady white glow showing everything in the room.
Yami felt as if he was torn between two worlds in this room; the ancient magical world of Egypt and the new no-room-for-magic world of today. He sighed as he continued to glance through the tomb of magic that resided in this mixed up place. At least the book still retained its mysteries.
The door behind him opened with a distinct creek. Yami turned and smiled as the petite form of his lover entered. In his hands the golden Rod glinted in the light almost resentfully. Yami's smile faded slightly as he looked at the Millennium Item. Still when Yugi was determined to do something there was little that Yami could do to stop him.
"Thank you for doing this with me." Yugi said as he approached his darker half.
"There is nothing I could do to stop you Yugi. Besides I'd rather be here to help you. You may have gained a lot of magic over the years, but you're still untrained in how to wield it." Yami gently caressed Yugi's cheek as he spoke.
"I'm trained." Yugi said stubbornly.
"The Dragon's only know how to use their own magic and when it comes to teaching magic I'm not very good at it. Therefore you are still untrained." Yami said smiling.
Yugi tried to glare at his lover but ended up smiling as a few funny memories popped into his head. It was true that Yami had tried to teach him some more about Shadow Magic, but it turned out that the ancient spirit, while good at doing, was not apt at teaching. Still Yugi knew more now then when he had first started out.
"Have you found anything in the book?"
Yami sighed. "No. But then I've never heard of a spell that could block a yami's powers before. Plus Malik and Marik are not what you would call a regular yami and hikari pair."
"I guess I'll just have to wing it then." Yugi replied, placed the Rod on the book and went over to the west wall.
"I don't like the sound of that." Yami said as he watched Yugi open a hidden closet in the wall.
"I know Yami, but if there's no spell to guide us we'll just have to solve this problem by jumping in." Yugi removed a black metal stand that stopped just above his waist line. Quickly he placed it in the middle of the room.
"Yugi this is dangerous. I don't think we should be doing this. Perhaps there is another way."
Yugi stopped and regarded the spirit. "No Yami we really can't waste the time. You didn't the look in Malik's eyes. He's just holding onto his sanity. Sure he might recover on his own in time, but his father will be searching for him now. He needs his yami's support and the Rod's magic. Malik doesn't like feeling helpless and that's what he's had to deal with for Ra knows how long. Then there's Marik. Think of how he must feel."
"I would rather not. Don't forget what he did to Mai and Joey."
Yugi walked up to Yami and placed a slim hand on the other's cheek. "How would you feel if you couldn't hold me? What would you do if you were bound to the Puzzle as Marik is bound to the Rod?"
The crimson orbs filled with fear at those images and feelings that flitted across his mind. "I wouldn't survive."
"Exactly."
Yami sighed. "Okay aibou, let's do this."
Yugi smiled and planted a small kiss on Yami's lips. "Thank you. All I want you to do for now is stand behind me with your hands on my shoulders."
Yami smiled and the two look alikes moved to the stand. Yugi retrieved the Rod and placed it on the stand. Then he gently he placed his hands on the item, one on the top and the other on the hilt. Taking a deep breath he closed his eyes and opened his senses.
There in his minds eye he saw the power of the Rod. But the glow of the magic was dimmed by a black film. With a mental hand Yugi reached out and touched it. A shock went through him and he yelped in pain snatching back his mental hand.
//Yugi are you alright?// Yami's soothing yet worried voice filled the other man's head.
/Yes . . . I'm fine. That's some defense./
Again Yugi reached out, this time a little more cautiously. Tapping into the power of the Millennium Puzzle he again reached for the black film. Protected by the Puzzle's magic Yugi wasn't shocked this time. Now he prodded the other magic. It felt slick and greasy, running from him like oil on water. It shifted under his magical gaze as if trying to keep him from discovering its secrets.
Yugi frowned at this and he could feel Yami's growing annoyance at the foreign magic. With his mind Yugi started to shape the Puzzles magic, imagining it to be a pair of scissors. However the oily magic refused to be cut away, sliding and rolling away from the golden light. Yugi could see the magic of the Rod also trying to push its way out of its prison. Items did not like being tampered with.
Yugi tried several other ways to try and cut the darker magic away. He even tapped into the power of Slifer but even that wasn't enough to cut through the magic. Yugi was very worried now.
/Yami what could have so much power that it could even resist Slifer's magic?/
//I'm not sure Yugi. Even the magic of the Shadow Realm shouldn't be able to resist one of the Gods. But perhapse we're going at this the wrong way. Maybe instead of trying to cut that magic away mabe we should try overpowering it.//
/But it's resisted the combined power of both the Puzzle and Slifer./
//Yes, but maybe if we have the power of the Rod to we might be able to break the spell. Have Blue ask Marik to go back into the rod and push out on the magic. We'll push it away in the opposite direction.//
Yugi nodded. /Put so much force on it that it won't be able to stay together. Okay./ ((Blue can you to and ask Marik to return to the rod and then push against the magic trapping him there?))
((Okay. Do you need any help?))
Yugi pondered a moment. Having the abilities of Slifer he could increase his own magic by tapping into the energy of his friends. But he was still unsure of what was going to happen with his unknown magic. ((I don't think so, but I'll let you know right away if I do.))
((Marik's just left. And Yugi if you hurt yourself just to protect us you're in trouble.))
Yugi grinned as he pictured Blue scowling. Over the years they had become really close and Yugi was quite used to Blue's overprotective big sister/mother mode. ((Don't worry Blue I'll be fine.))
((You better be.))
//Yugi I believe Marik's started.//
Indeed the magic of the Rod was now visibly fighting the black film encasing it. Along with the golden glow of the Item's natural magic was a tarnished golden energy intertwined. Again Yugi reached for his power of Slifer and the power of the Millennium Puzzle. Then, taking a deep breath, he thrust it all against the dark magic.
The black film started to whither, but instead of loosing strength it fought back. Yugi gritted his teeth and pushed even harder putting every ounce of his strength behind the energy he was directing. The oily magic fought back and Yugi could sense that Marik was loosing his side of the battle.
'Oh no you don't!' Yugi thought fiercely at the evil magic. 'I will not let you keep Marik prisoner!'
Yugi gathered everything he had, barely registering Yami's concerned voice in his head or Blue's angry alto screaming in his ear. With an angry mental shove Yugi battered his way through the binding magic. In his mind's eye he watched as the blackness shattered into a million pieces, disappearing into nothingness. With his last conscious thought he gently placed a spell of his own on the Rod.
Yami caught his light as Yugi slipped into unconsciousness. Gently he cradled his love to him concern and worried etched deep in his crimson eyes. Yugi was pale under the harsh glare of the lights, his breathing ragged as if he had run several miles. On the stand the Rod glinted once, almost in apology.
"What the hell just happened?" Blue hissed.
"Yugi overtaxed himself. The magic that was trapping Marik was fighting him. Yugi wouldn't let it win."
"Why the hell didn't he call on us? Or you for that matter! He knows that its easier to call upon your energy."
Yami continued to stare down at his koi, noticing already some of the color returning to Yugi's cheeks. "Perhaps because it happened so fast. Or maybe he didn't realize that he was putting the energy of his very soul into that spell."
Blue scowled some more. A second later her expression softened as she gazed at her two friends. "He's always determined to put others first isn't he?"
"Always."
Blue sighed and picked up the Rod. It was slightly warm to the touch. "I'll go place this in Malik's room."
Yami nodded and carried Yugi out of the room. Blue replaced the stand and glanced around the room. The book of spells that had enabled her and her friends to gain their powers was open. The gang leader walked over and noticed a brand new spell.
To Free the Power Trapped in Darkness
Power of God, spirit and age
Release the magic from its cage.
I call upon the light of the soul
To right the balance and the flow.
Evil darkness shall not win
By the magic I now spin!
'Why do I get the feeling we have only begun to see your powers Yugi.'
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Marik knew something was very different when he woke up on the floor of his soul room. The oppressive atmosphere that had dominated the room was now gone, the blackness that had coated everything was nowhere to be seen. But it was the feeling of gentleness and comfort that startled the dark spirit more. Those were feelings that were very foreign to him. It had the distinct presence of Yugi to them, although Marik had no idea why.
Deciding to see what was going on and to check to see if that baka Pharaoh had finished the spell Marik left his soul room. As always there was the fleeting moment of blindness and then his vision cleared. Instead of the basement room he had been in previously, he was now back in Malik's room. Again Marik was assaulted by the sense that something was different. He couldn't quite place it and wasn't going to dwell on the matter when he saw Malik tossing restlessly in his bed.
At least that was his attitude until he sat on the bed and it sunk under his weight.
Startled the dark spirit jumped up just as Malik awoke in a slight panic. Watered lavender eyes darted around until they spotted the surprised spirit staring at the bed. Malik's jaw promptly unhinged when he realized that Marik was solid.
Satisfied that the bed had not changed in anyway Marik examined his hands. Before he could see right through them, but now they were indeed quite solid. He turned to see if he had accidentally awakened his hikari and was greeted by the ridiculous sight of Malik staring at him bug eyed with his mouth hanging open.
Now against his better judgment and the fact that he had a sick and twisted mind to begin with Marik saw his hikari's stunned stated an open mouth as an invitation. Swooping down the spirit planted a kiss firmly over that open cavern. For one brief moment Malik panicked, his mind flashing back to his time in the tomb. But then his reason took over and he realized just who was kissing him. Instinct took over and he wrapped his arms around his darkness's neck, pulling him closer.
The kiss seemed to last an eternity, and probably would have lasted longer. Marik tried to pull his hikari closer, but Malik's body was still covered in varying cuts, bruises and other injuries. The result was Malik crying out in pain. The spirit quickly pulled back realizing what he had just done might have more of an impact than just pressure on injuries.
"Malik? Hikari I'm . . . I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that." Marik's worried eyes, ever laced with anger, traveled over his hikari's face.
"Marik it's okay." Malik said shyly. "I've actually wanted you to do that. I've . . . dreamed of you kissing me."
Marik knelt beside Malik's side. He reached up and gently cupped his hikari's cheek, marveling at the softness of his skin and the heat radiating from that delicate flesh. "I promise never to let anyone hurt you. Your father will wish he had never returned."
Malik smiled slightly, but fear had crept back into his eyes. "He'll come after us. After me. We can't stay here."
"I know hikari, but you need to regain your strength. I'll think of something."
"How did this happen. Yugi obviously was able to break through my -father's- spell, but how did you gain your own body?"
Marik thought about the overwhelming sense of comfort in his soul room. The one that felt like Yugi. "I think Yugi has grown stronger magically. I believe he placed a spell on the Rod to allow me to do this. Yami and Bakura also have physical forms; the question is why would he grant me one."
"Because he is Yugi." Malik replied. "He forgives and grants friendship to anyone. His heart his bigger and more giving than either of us realized. I don't think that it was Yami's or Bakura's idea to let you have a body. Yugi did it so that we could be happy."
"And to think that I once thought that as a weakness." Marik snorted. "Still it can be used against him. It leaves him to vulnerable."
"I think he knows that. He won't change who he is just to protect himself."
Marik nodded and looked into his aibou's eyes again. He loved those eyes. "You should get some more sleep."
"I feel like I've slept for years."
Marik chuckled and started to rise. "You're complaining to the wrong spirit. And you need the rest."
Malik grabbed the spirit's wrist. "Don't leave."
Marik grinned and climbed into his light's bed gathering the other man to him. "Never crossed my mind."
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Treska: *Jumps in* Yay! After to long a wait another chapter.
Marik: *Running in with flamethrower* You made me mushy in that chapter and the Pharaoh's stupid vessel saved the day! What the HELL's with that?!?!
Treska: *Running away* It's for the plot and I can do whatever I want!
Marik: Oh no you can't! *Chases authoress around*
Blue: Hey where did he get that flamethrower? I thought Treska destroyed all of them?
Yugi: Yes, but Petit found Red*'s catalogue for Chaos and Destruction under the couch.
Blue: Well it's going to get interesting for a while. Read and review please.
Blue: *Glances in* What happened to you?
Treska: *shows review* Apparently I have an angry god after me.
Blue: I have no sympathy.
Treska: *gives rude gesture* I know. Anyway here's the next chapter.
Symbols, symbols everywhere and I've lost track of everything.
Marik=Yami
Malik=Hikari (light)
Odion=Rishid
/aibou to yami/
//yami to aibou//
((telepathy))
~ (scene change or POV Change) ~
'Personal Thoughts'
-Accenting something- Stupid italics won't work.
Yugi: *Also pops in* Disclaimers: Treska doesn't own anything and just spent to much money on a new computer. Boy/boy pairings are inevitable.
Treska: You've been in the thesaurus haven't you?
Yugi: Yup!
Treska: *Groans and walks off*
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Aged stone walls waited silently for the next day, gray coloring absorbing all that happened. Used candles stood in wire holders in the corners of the small room. At the far end a rickety wooden podium held a thick ancient looking book. Magic seemed to cover anything like a thin dust, whispering of deep secrets and forgotten memories.
Unfortunately most of the atmosphere of mystery was effectively squashed by the brisk breeze created by the air circulating through the room via the high-tech ventilation system. The gloomy lighting was replaced by eye-lights placed in the ceiling, a steady white glow showing everything in the room.
Yami felt as if he was torn between two worlds in this room; the ancient magical world of Egypt and the new no-room-for-magic world of today. He sighed as he continued to glance through the tomb of magic that resided in this mixed up place. At least the book still retained its mysteries.
The door behind him opened with a distinct creek. Yami turned and smiled as the petite form of his lover entered. In his hands the golden Rod glinted in the light almost resentfully. Yami's smile faded slightly as he looked at the Millennium Item. Still when Yugi was determined to do something there was little that Yami could do to stop him.
"Thank you for doing this with me." Yugi said as he approached his darker half.
"There is nothing I could do to stop you Yugi. Besides I'd rather be here to help you. You may have gained a lot of magic over the years, but you're still untrained in how to wield it." Yami gently caressed Yugi's cheek as he spoke.
"I'm trained." Yugi said stubbornly.
"The Dragon's only know how to use their own magic and when it comes to teaching magic I'm not very good at it. Therefore you are still untrained." Yami said smiling.
Yugi tried to glare at his lover but ended up smiling as a few funny memories popped into his head. It was true that Yami had tried to teach him some more about Shadow Magic, but it turned out that the ancient spirit, while good at doing, was not apt at teaching. Still Yugi knew more now then when he had first started out.
"Have you found anything in the book?"
Yami sighed. "No. But then I've never heard of a spell that could block a yami's powers before. Plus Malik and Marik are not what you would call a regular yami and hikari pair."
"I guess I'll just have to wing it then." Yugi replied, placed the Rod on the book and went over to the west wall.
"I don't like the sound of that." Yami said as he watched Yugi open a hidden closet in the wall.
"I know Yami, but if there's no spell to guide us we'll just have to solve this problem by jumping in." Yugi removed a black metal stand that stopped just above his waist line. Quickly he placed it in the middle of the room.
"Yugi this is dangerous. I don't think we should be doing this. Perhaps there is another way."
Yugi stopped and regarded the spirit. "No Yami we really can't waste the time. You didn't the look in Malik's eyes. He's just holding onto his sanity. Sure he might recover on his own in time, but his father will be searching for him now. He needs his yami's support and the Rod's magic. Malik doesn't like feeling helpless and that's what he's had to deal with for Ra knows how long. Then there's Marik. Think of how he must feel."
"I would rather not. Don't forget what he did to Mai and Joey."
Yugi walked up to Yami and placed a slim hand on the other's cheek. "How would you feel if you couldn't hold me? What would you do if you were bound to the Puzzle as Marik is bound to the Rod?"
The crimson orbs filled with fear at those images and feelings that flitted across his mind. "I wouldn't survive."
"Exactly."
Yami sighed. "Okay aibou, let's do this."
Yugi smiled and planted a small kiss on Yami's lips. "Thank you. All I want you to do for now is stand behind me with your hands on my shoulders."
Yami smiled and the two look alikes moved to the stand. Yugi retrieved the Rod and placed it on the stand. Then he gently he placed his hands on the item, one on the top and the other on the hilt. Taking a deep breath he closed his eyes and opened his senses.
There in his minds eye he saw the power of the Rod. But the glow of the magic was dimmed by a black film. With a mental hand Yugi reached out and touched it. A shock went through him and he yelped in pain snatching back his mental hand.
//Yugi are you alright?// Yami's soothing yet worried voice filled the other man's head.
/Yes . . . I'm fine. That's some defense./
Again Yugi reached out, this time a little more cautiously. Tapping into the power of the Millennium Puzzle he again reached for the black film. Protected by the Puzzle's magic Yugi wasn't shocked this time. Now he prodded the other magic. It felt slick and greasy, running from him like oil on water. It shifted under his magical gaze as if trying to keep him from discovering its secrets.
Yugi frowned at this and he could feel Yami's growing annoyance at the foreign magic. With his mind Yugi started to shape the Puzzles magic, imagining it to be a pair of scissors. However the oily magic refused to be cut away, sliding and rolling away from the golden light. Yugi could see the magic of the Rod also trying to push its way out of its prison. Items did not like being tampered with.
Yugi tried several other ways to try and cut the darker magic away. He even tapped into the power of Slifer but even that wasn't enough to cut through the magic. Yugi was very worried now.
/Yami what could have so much power that it could even resist Slifer's magic?/
//I'm not sure Yugi. Even the magic of the Shadow Realm shouldn't be able to resist one of the Gods. But perhapse we're going at this the wrong way. Maybe instead of trying to cut that magic away mabe we should try overpowering it.//
/But it's resisted the combined power of both the Puzzle and Slifer./
//Yes, but maybe if we have the power of the Rod to we might be able to break the spell. Have Blue ask Marik to go back into the rod and push out on the magic. We'll push it away in the opposite direction.//
Yugi nodded. /Put so much force on it that it won't be able to stay together. Okay./ ((Blue can you to and ask Marik to return to the rod and then push against the magic trapping him there?))
((Okay. Do you need any help?))
Yugi pondered a moment. Having the abilities of Slifer he could increase his own magic by tapping into the energy of his friends. But he was still unsure of what was going to happen with his unknown magic. ((I don't think so, but I'll let you know right away if I do.))
((Marik's just left. And Yugi if you hurt yourself just to protect us you're in trouble.))
Yugi grinned as he pictured Blue scowling. Over the years they had become really close and Yugi was quite used to Blue's overprotective big sister/mother mode. ((Don't worry Blue I'll be fine.))
((You better be.))
//Yugi I believe Marik's started.//
Indeed the magic of the Rod was now visibly fighting the black film encasing it. Along with the golden glow of the Item's natural magic was a tarnished golden energy intertwined. Again Yugi reached for his power of Slifer and the power of the Millennium Puzzle. Then, taking a deep breath, he thrust it all against the dark magic.
The black film started to whither, but instead of loosing strength it fought back. Yugi gritted his teeth and pushed even harder putting every ounce of his strength behind the energy he was directing. The oily magic fought back and Yugi could sense that Marik was loosing his side of the battle.
'Oh no you don't!' Yugi thought fiercely at the evil magic. 'I will not let you keep Marik prisoner!'
Yugi gathered everything he had, barely registering Yami's concerned voice in his head or Blue's angry alto screaming in his ear. With an angry mental shove Yugi battered his way through the binding magic. In his mind's eye he watched as the blackness shattered into a million pieces, disappearing into nothingness. With his last conscious thought he gently placed a spell of his own on the Rod.
Yami caught his light as Yugi slipped into unconsciousness. Gently he cradled his love to him concern and worried etched deep in his crimson eyes. Yugi was pale under the harsh glare of the lights, his breathing ragged as if he had run several miles. On the stand the Rod glinted once, almost in apology.
"What the hell just happened?" Blue hissed.
"Yugi overtaxed himself. The magic that was trapping Marik was fighting him. Yugi wouldn't let it win."
"Why the hell didn't he call on us? Or you for that matter! He knows that its easier to call upon your energy."
Yami continued to stare down at his koi, noticing already some of the color returning to Yugi's cheeks. "Perhaps because it happened so fast. Or maybe he didn't realize that he was putting the energy of his very soul into that spell."
Blue scowled some more. A second later her expression softened as she gazed at her two friends. "He's always determined to put others first isn't he?"
"Always."
Blue sighed and picked up the Rod. It was slightly warm to the touch. "I'll go place this in Malik's room."
Yami nodded and carried Yugi out of the room. Blue replaced the stand and glanced around the room. The book of spells that had enabled her and her friends to gain their powers was open. The gang leader walked over and noticed a brand new spell.
To Free the Power Trapped in Darkness
Power of God, spirit and age
Release the magic from its cage.
I call upon the light of the soul
To right the balance and the flow.
Evil darkness shall not win
By the magic I now spin!
'Why do I get the feeling we have only begun to see your powers Yugi.'
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Marik knew something was very different when he woke up on the floor of his soul room. The oppressive atmosphere that had dominated the room was now gone, the blackness that had coated everything was nowhere to be seen. But it was the feeling of gentleness and comfort that startled the dark spirit more. Those were feelings that were very foreign to him. It had the distinct presence of Yugi to them, although Marik had no idea why.
Deciding to see what was going on and to check to see if that baka Pharaoh had finished the spell Marik left his soul room. As always there was the fleeting moment of blindness and then his vision cleared. Instead of the basement room he had been in previously, he was now back in Malik's room. Again Marik was assaulted by the sense that something was different. He couldn't quite place it and wasn't going to dwell on the matter when he saw Malik tossing restlessly in his bed.
At least that was his attitude until he sat on the bed and it sunk under his weight.
Startled the dark spirit jumped up just as Malik awoke in a slight panic. Watered lavender eyes darted around until they spotted the surprised spirit staring at the bed. Malik's jaw promptly unhinged when he realized that Marik was solid.
Satisfied that the bed had not changed in anyway Marik examined his hands. Before he could see right through them, but now they were indeed quite solid. He turned to see if he had accidentally awakened his hikari and was greeted by the ridiculous sight of Malik staring at him bug eyed with his mouth hanging open.
Now against his better judgment and the fact that he had a sick and twisted mind to begin with Marik saw his hikari's stunned stated an open mouth as an invitation. Swooping down the spirit planted a kiss firmly over that open cavern. For one brief moment Malik panicked, his mind flashing back to his time in the tomb. But then his reason took over and he realized just who was kissing him. Instinct took over and he wrapped his arms around his darkness's neck, pulling him closer.
The kiss seemed to last an eternity, and probably would have lasted longer. Marik tried to pull his hikari closer, but Malik's body was still covered in varying cuts, bruises and other injuries. The result was Malik crying out in pain. The spirit quickly pulled back realizing what he had just done might have more of an impact than just pressure on injuries.
"Malik? Hikari I'm . . . I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that." Marik's worried eyes, ever laced with anger, traveled over his hikari's face.
"Marik it's okay." Malik said shyly. "I've actually wanted you to do that. I've . . . dreamed of you kissing me."
Marik knelt beside Malik's side. He reached up and gently cupped his hikari's cheek, marveling at the softness of his skin and the heat radiating from that delicate flesh. "I promise never to let anyone hurt you. Your father will wish he had never returned."
Malik smiled slightly, but fear had crept back into his eyes. "He'll come after us. After me. We can't stay here."
"I know hikari, but you need to regain your strength. I'll think of something."
"How did this happen. Yugi obviously was able to break through my -father's- spell, but how did you gain your own body?"
Marik thought about the overwhelming sense of comfort in his soul room. The one that felt like Yugi. "I think Yugi has grown stronger magically. I believe he placed a spell on the Rod to allow me to do this. Yami and Bakura also have physical forms; the question is why would he grant me one."
"Because he is Yugi." Malik replied. "He forgives and grants friendship to anyone. His heart his bigger and more giving than either of us realized. I don't think that it was Yami's or Bakura's idea to let you have a body. Yugi did it so that we could be happy."
"And to think that I once thought that as a weakness." Marik snorted. "Still it can be used against him. It leaves him to vulnerable."
"I think he knows that. He won't change who he is just to protect himself."
Marik nodded and looked into his aibou's eyes again. He loved those eyes. "You should get some more sleep."
"I feel like I've slept for years."
Marik chuckled and started to rise. "You're complaining to the wrong spirit. And you need the rest."
Malik grabbed the spirit's wrist. "Don't leave."
Marik grinned and climbed into his light's bed gathering the other man to him. "Never crossed my mind."
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Treska: *Jumps in* Yay! After to long a wait another chapter.
Marik: *Running in with flamethrower* You made me mushy in that chapter and the Pharaoh's stupid vessel saved the day! What the HELL's with that?!?!
Treska: *Running away* It's for the plot and I can do whatever I want!
Marik: Oh no you can't! *Chases authoress around*
Blue: Hey where did he get that flamethrower? I thought Treska destroyed all of them?
Yugi: Yes, but Petit found Red*'s catalogue for Chaos and Destruction under the couch.
Blue: Well it's going to get interesting for a while. Read and review please.