Here is Chapter 4 of 'Just call me Angel' Gomen Nasai for not updating...writer's block.....sniffle Forgive me if I make this chapter extra long? And a Bakura/Ryou & Yami/Yugi scene?
::Disclaimer: Don't own Yugioh..or else Jounouchi wouldn't have lost to Marik...in fact..it would have been a tie! But it didn't and Jounouchi is in the shadow realm...goes into corner & cries
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Ignorance is bliss. An interesting quote that one. It's similar to the less you know, the better. And now I know why that quotation is so truthful...
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After the wonderful breakfast Malik had prepared, I decided to take Ryou out for the day. He needs to go outside occasionally and see the city. I know I'm a wanted criminal, but I like going out every now and then. I took Ryou to a room and asked him to get dressed. He found some clothes similar to Malik's and slipped them on. I pulled on my red cloak and set out, Ryou following silently in my footsteps. I began to wonder if the white-haired boy ever been outside the palace, or that pyramid. I didn't question Ryou, he didn't look like he wanted to be questioned, so I left him in his little world. I pulled out my horse and got him ready for riding.
"Do you know how to ride, Ryou?" I asked, pulling him out of his reverie.
"Not very well...." he said shyly, looking down.
I smiled softly and led him to my horse. Then, I lifted him up onto my horse, and then jumped up behind him. I looked to see Ryou's cheeks a slight pink when I had lifted him up. I had a sudden urge to say how cute he looked, but refrained. Who knows how he would react to that?
"Where are we going Bakura-sama?" he asked, trying to sound more confident than he felt.
"We're going into town, if that's what you're wondering," I said, my horse going into an easy canter.
"Oh," Ryou said softly, "I'm sorry if I bothered you...."
"You didn't bother me Ryou," I said gently, "If there's something you don't understand, just tell me, all right?"
"Okay," Ryou said sheepishly, looking down.
I looked up to see the city in view. Valley of Kings as some call it. Where the Pharaoh resides. Fun when he is in a bad mood and you are the target of his anger. Even more fun to piss him off sometimes. I chuckled inside myself, not letting my thoughts be known. I tied up my horse when we reached the outside of the city. I then jumped off and helped Ryou down. He nearly slipped, but I caught him before he could touch the ground. That caused scarlet to tint his already pink cheeks. Very cute to see him blush.
"Um...thank you Bakura-sama," he said shyly.
Could he possibly be anymore cute? I gently set him on his feet and we walked beside each other into the vast city. I looked around for a little bit, Ryou practically staying at my side as if he was stuck to it or something. I then took his hand, catching the brown-eyed angel's attention. He looked at me questioningly, whilst I just smirked. I knew he was scared to leave me, so I just felt like making him feel more secure. Well, he held onto my hand, pink tinting his cheeks once more. I smirked at his blush, so very adorable. I pulled him over to where some jewelry was being sold and showed him some.
"They are all so beautiful Bakura-sama... but," he said.
"But?" I said, looking at him questioningly.
"I think I like the one you gave me the best...." he said sheepishly.
I smirked and led him out, but not without taking a thing or two. Hey, I'm thief...I'm allowed...I then snickered to myself quietly. I then saw a young girl selling flowers. She then walked up to us... asking if we wouId like to buy a flower. I smiled at that, so very cute...but not as much as my white-haired angel. I bought one for Ryou and smiled softly as the girl skipped off, trying to find another to buy one of her flowers. I turned to Ryou and he was looking at the girl... sadly?
"Ryou? I asked softly," is something wrong?"
"That girl...." he said softly, almost like he was about to burst into tears, "she reminds me of... my little sister...."
I looked at him questioningly, wondering what he was talking about.
"Your sister?" I asked.
Ryou nodded, not wanting to clearly answer me. I took the hint and walked alongside him, wanting to know if I could comfort him in any sort of way....Ryou looked down sadly, saying that every thing's all right, just needs to be alone for a little while. I respected his wishes, lead him to a less populated area, and let Ryou sit down. I then told him that I was going to go and see if I could find us something to eat and Ryou nodded, taking in the sun's warmth, comforting him.
After I returned, I noticed that Ryou was gone. Perfect...I set down the stuff in a safe place and turned to look for the white-haired boy. I didn't have to look far because then I heard a scream of fear, one I recognized as Ryou's voice. I ran towards the sound, finding Ryou being held up in a pain of arms of a man three times my size. That didn't stop me though. I got a running start and rammed hard into the other man, him releasing Ryou in the process. Ryou squeaked when he was dropped unceremoniously onto the sandy ground of the city.
"Ryou," I said, pulling out my dagger," go hide... I'll take care of this guy..."
He didn't have to be told twice as he went into a hiding spot nearby. At least he's safe...
"Well well," Ryou's attacker said, grinning, "If it isn't the infamous tomb robber Bakura Imeteri...A fine welcome indeed."
"What's it to you?" I sneered.
"Nothing much," he said, "I'm just surprised you would come after a girl that was in trouble...Tell me...is she yours?"
I growled at that, knowing fully well that Ryou was a boy though he could be mistaken for one.
"No comment huh?" he said, grinning like a Cheshire cat, "then I guess you won't mind me having a round with her hmm?"
I glared at the man, holding my dagger in an attack position.
"Like hell I will," I sneered, "He's mine and I won't let you take him."
"He?" The man said, obviously surprised, "That beauty is a he?"
I nodded slowly, thinking what an idiot this guy is for not noticing.
"Well...no matter...I'll take him...after I kill you..." He said, sounding oh so confident.
"Heh...fat chance," I mocked, watching in amusement as anger flashed through him.
He then drew a sword and sliced the air next to my left arm, which I had dodged beforehand and struck near his right, which he blocked. He then used his weight against me and rammed me into a wall. I winced, staggered a bit, but still up for a fight. He then tried to ram me again, this time I gracefully jumped over him, slicing his arm in the process. I smirked as he winced from his wound. He glared harshly at me, and then attacked again, this time scratching my cheek, causing blood to be drawn. Damn.... I wiped it off and continued fighting on.
We fought for what seemed like hours; until I finally was wide open for attack. The attacker took full advantage of my weakness, knocked me to the ground and my dagger out of my hand. I winced while I tried to get up. The attacker then put his foot on my chest, pushing his weight onto that foot. I called out in pain, the force feeling like it was crushing my ribs. He was laughing at my pain and pushing down further, causing me to call out again.
"Ryou," I said, with the crushing blow still coming, "I'm sorry I couldn't defend you...."
I felt the foot go down further...causing me to hear a sickening crack.
"Run Ryou! Run while you still can!" I yelled through the pain, screaming then.
I then heard the attacker laughing, and then... coughing. I then felt a great relief of pressure off my chest. I looked up to see my dagger, wedged into the attacker's throat, him bleeding heavily from it. I then heard sobbing and I turned my head to see Ryou, crying. I then felt everything going black as I passed out...
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I then woke up groggily, feeling a great pain in my chest and a splitting headache. I noticed that I was back in the secret hide out that belongs to Marik & me. I blinked a couple of times, then hearing soft sobbing nearby. I willed my eyes to search for the sound and I saw Ryou, curled up in a corner, crying to himself. I wanted so badly to go over and find out what was wrong, but the shooting pain through my body told me otherwise.
"Ryou?" I called out softly, catching the white haired beauty's attention.
What I saw made me want to get up and hold him until he stopped crying. His eyes were red from crying and the sniffling broke my heart.
"Bakura-sama...I'm so sorry," he said, causing more tears to grace his angelic features.
Despite the overwhelming pain that shot throughout my body, I managed to get up and walk towards the weeping boy. I then noticed my cheek bandaged. I propped myself against the wall, groaning in pain. Ryou looked up in wonderment, still fresh with tears. I just about fell over on the floor, but Ryou caught me and led me to my bed.
"Why do you cry Ryou?" I asked, wincing a bit.
Ryou stayed quiet, not really wanting to tell me why he wept so...
"You could have been killed Bakura-sama, that's why I weep..." he said, sniffing a bit.
"Are you sure?" I said before he set me back down on the bed, "Is that the only reason?"
Ryou looked away slowly, and then shook his head no. I looked at him questioningly, wondering why what he was trying to hide from me....
"I...I...I killed him..." He said, barely above a whisper.
Nothing could prepare me for that. I looked at the white-haired boy full of surprise. Ryou laid his head in my lap, crying harder.
"I'm so sorry... I didn't mean to...it just... happened!" He said, speaking rather rapidly, saying all sorts of apologies.
I then laid my hand on the angelic-feather hair and started stroking it gently. Ryou looked up when he felt something touching his head, the tears running like the Nile. I slowly moved my thumb against the outer edges of his brown eyes, wiping the salty droplets away. I then looked into his eyes, still glossy from his weeping. I then found the strength to wrap my arms around him, gently rubbing his back comfortingly.
"You did nothing wrong Ryou," I said softly into his ear, "Without you, I would be crushed right now."
Ryou then gasped, and then looked into my eyes.
"You really think so?" he said softly, choking on his tears.
I leaned in closer, looking deeply into his eyes, barely whispering "I know so," then gently kissing his lips.
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I looked up from Yugi's story. I was then called to assist Seto in the throne room. I told Yugi to stay here while I attend to whatever my high priest needed me for. Yugi looked sad to see me go, but I said that I was to return soon. I walked quickly, wanting to know what Seto couldn't do without me. I went into the throne room, seeing it perfect order. I saw everyone doing his or her job and Seto was nowhere in sight.
"Has anyone seen my High Priest?" I asked anyone that was willing to listen.
"I think I saw him in his study, my lord Pharaoh," a serving girl said softly, wiping the floor with a linen cloth.
"Thank you," I said, walking over to where Seto's study was located.
He was looking over some scrolls when he noticed my entrance.
"It good to see you this afternoon, My Lord Pharaoh," he said, standing up and bowing.
"The same to you my High Priest. May I ask why you summoned me?"
"I summoned you my lord Pharaoh?" he asked, a quizzical look in his icy blue eyes.
"Yes, a servant came and told me that you need me for something," I said.
"I never needed you today...every thing has been in perfect order today my lord Pharaoh. It almost seems...quiet today..." he said.
"Then why would..." I started before it dawned onto me.
"Pharaoh?" Seto said questioningly.
I then ran to the door, telling the High Priest to stop my sister or my new servant if he sees either of them. The brown-haired Priest looked confused but nodded anyway. I nodded then took off on a running start to my bedchambers. When I got there, the innocent version of me was gone. I started to get frantic. I asked one of the servants if they had seen the spiky-haired boy. One nodded and said that my sister had said that I wanted to see him. I then got frightened and angry at the same time. Ra only knows what she would do to the young angel. I then heard a squeak of surprise from another room and I went to investigate. I opened the door and saw my sister on top of my innocent angel. Yugi held an uncertain fear in his eyes and a longing to get away.
"Come on Little One," my sister said seductively.
"I am sorry Mistress," Yugi said, fear evident in his voice," but I belong to his lordship."
"You know you want me Little Yugi," she said, his name rolling right off of her tongue, "I'm a lot better than my brother, right?"
"No," Yugi squeaked, receiving a slap to his doll-like face.
That did it. I marched straight over there and slapped my sister away from the crying child. I took Yugi into my arms, cradling him and called for the guards. My trusted captain, Jounouchi, and his friend, Honda, arrived instantly.
"You called Lord Pharaoh?" Jounouchi said, looking sadly at the crying angel in my arms.
"Remove that woman from my sight," I said venially at my sister.
"Yes my lord," he said, he and his partner taking my sister roughly by the arms, her cursing rather loudly.
I then picked up Yugi, gently cradling him and taking him back into my bedchambers.
"I'm sorry Yami-sama," Yugi said, sniffling, "I didn't know she would..."
"Shh Little One," I said, sitting down on my bed with Yugi in my lap.
I pushed his head into my shoulder, rubbing his back gently. His sniffles continued while I held him.
"You did nothing wrong Little One," I said softly, "in fact, I should be the one apologizing."
Yugi looked up at me with his child-like amethyst eyes with wonderment.
"I should have taken you with me when I went to my High Priest. Otherwise, this would not have happened. I'm the one who should be sorry... Yugi..."
He then looked at me, and then hugged me around the neck, me shocked.
"Yugi?" I asked, wondering why he would hug me.
"Well...since both of us are sorry...I thought it would be best of we should just...forgive and forget?" He said, looking hopeful.
I smiled softly at the childishness of Yugi. He knew just how to make a mood lighter.
"Thank you, Yugi. Now... I think I will make a proclamation that you can hug me any time you wish...no questions asked," I said, Yugi's eyes literally lighting up.
"Really Yami-sama?" he said excitedly.
"Now would be a good time," I said, knowing how badly he wanted to embrace me.
My assumptions were correct as I felt two arms encircle my neck and squeeze gently but firmly.
::Disclaimer: Don't own Yugioh..or else Jounouchi wouldn't have lost to Marik...in fact..it would have been a tie! But it didn't and Jounouchi is in the shadow realm...goes into corner & cries
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Ignorance is bliss. An interesting quote that one. It's similar to the less you know, the better. And now I know why that quotation is so truthful...
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After the wonderful breakfast Malik had prepared, I decided to take Ryou out for the day. He needs to go outside occasionally and see the city. I know I'm a wanted criminal, but I like going out every now and then. I took Ryou to a room and asked him to get dressed. He found some clothes similar to Malik's and slipped them on. I pulled on my red cloak and set out, Ryou following silently in my footsteps. I began to wonder if the white-haired boy ever been outside the palace, or that pyramid. I didn't question Ryou, he didn't look like he wanted to be questioned, so I left him in his little world. I pulled out my horse and got him ready for riding.
"Do you know how to ride, Ryou?" I asked, pulling him out of his reverie.
"Not very well...." he said shyly, looking down.
I smiled softly and led him to my horse. Then, I lifted him up onto my horse, and then jumped up behind him. I looked to see Ryou's cheeks a slight pink when I had lifted him up. I had a sudden urge to say how cute he looked, but refrained. Who knows how he would react to that?
"Where are we going Bakura-sama?" he asked, trying to sound more confident than he felt.
"We're going into town, if that's what you're wondering," I said, my horse going into an easy canter.
"Oh," Ryou said softly, "I'm sorry if I bothered you...."
"You didn't bother me Ryou," I said gently, "If there's something you don't understand, just tell me, all right?"
"Okay," Ryou said sheepishly, looking down.
I looked up to see the city in view. Valley of Kings as some call it. Where the Pharaoh resides. Fun when he is in a bad mood and you are the target of his anger. Even more fun to piss him off sometimes. I chuckled inside myself, not letting my thoughts be known. I tied up my horse when we reached the outside of the city. I then jumped off and helped Ryou down. He nearly slipped, but I caught him before he could touch the ground. That caused scarlet to tint his already pink cheeks. Very cute to see him blush.
"Um...thank you Bakura-sama," he said shyly.
Could he possibly be anymore cute? I gently set him on his feet and we walked beside each other into the vast city. I looked around for a little bit, Ryou practically staying at my side as if he was stuck to it or something. I then took his hand, catching the brown-eyed angel's attention. He looked at me questioningly, whilst I just smirked. I knew he was scared to leave me, so I just felt like making him feel more secure. Well, he held onto my hand, pink tinting his cheeks once more. I smirked at his blush, so very adorable. I pulled him over to where some jewelry was being sold and showed him some.
"They are all so beautiful Bakura-sama... but," he said.
"But?" I said, looking at him questioningly.
"I think I like the one you gave me the best...." he said sheepishly.
I smirked and led him out, but not without taking a thing or two. Hey, I'm thief...I'm allowed...I then snickered to myself quietly. I then saw a young girl selling flowers. She then walked up to us... asking if we wouId like to buy a flower. I smiled at that, so very cute...but not as much as my white-haired angel. I bought one for Ryou and smiled softly as the girl skipped off, trying to find another to buy one of her flowers. I turned to Ryou and he was looking at the girl... sadly?
"Ryou? I asked softly," is something wrong?"
"That girl...." he said softly, almost like he was about to burst into tears, "she reminds me of... my little sister...."
I looked at him questioningly, wondering what he was talking about.
"Your sister?" I asked.
Ryou nodded, not wanting to clearly answer me. I took the hint and walked alongside him, wanting to know if I could comfort him in any sort of way....Ryou looked down sadly, saying that every thing's all right, just needs to be alone for a little while. I respected his wishes, lead him to a less populated area, and let Ryou sit down. I then told him that I was going to go and see if I could find us something to eat and Ryou nodded, taking in the sun's warmth, comforting him.
After I returned, I noticed that Ryou was gone. Perfect...I set down the stuff in a safe place and turned to look for the white-haired boy. I didn't have to look far because then I heard a scream of fear, one I recognized as Ryou's voice. I ran towards the sound, finding Ryou being held up in a pain of arms of a man three times my size. That didn't stop me though. I got a running start and rammed hard into the other man, him releasing Ryou in the process. Ryou squeaked when he was dropped unceremoniously onto the sandy ground of the city.
"Ryou," I said, pulling out my dagger," go hide... I'll take care of this guy..."
He didn't have to be told twice as he went into a hiding spot nearby. At least he's safe...
"Well well," Ryou's attacker said, grinning, "If it isn't the infamous tomb robber Bakura Imeteri...A fine welcome indeed."
"What's it to you?" I sneered.
"Nothing much," he said, "I'm just surprised you would come after a girl that was in trouble...Tell me...is she yours?"
I growled at that, knowing fully well that Ryou was a boy though he could be mistaken for one.
"No comment huh?" he said, grinning like a Cheshire cat, "then I guess you won't mind me having a round with her hmm?"
I glared at the man, holding my dagger in an attack position.
"Like hell I will," I sneered, "He's mine and I won't let you take him."
"He?" The man said, obviously surprised, "That beauty is a he?"
I nodded slowly, thinking what an idiot this guy is for not noticing.
"Well...no matter...I'll take him...after I kill you..." He said, sounding oh so confident.
"Heh...fat chance," I mocked, watching in amusement as anger flashed through him.
He then drew a sword and sliced the air next to my left arm, which I had dodged beforehand and struck near his right, which he blocked. He then used his weight against me and rammed me into a wall. I winced, staggered a bit, but still up for a fight. He then tried to ram me again, this time I gracefully jumped over him, slicing his arm in the process. I smirked as he winced from his wound. He glared harshly at me, and then attacked again, this time scratching my cheek, causing blood to be drawn. Damn.... I wiped it off and continued fighting on.
We fought for what seemed like hours; until I finally was wide open for attack. The attacker took full advantage of my weakness, knocked me to the ground and my dagger out of my hand. I winced while I tried to get up. The attacker then put his foot on my chest, pushing his weight onto that foot. I called out in pain, the force feeling like it was crushing my ribs. He was laughing at my pain and pushing down further, causing me to call out again.
"Ryou," I said, with the crushing blow still coming, "I'm sorry I couldn't defend you...."
I felt the foot go down further...causing me to hear a sickening crack.
"Run Ryou! Run while you still can!" I yelled through the pain, screaming then.
I then heard the attacker laughing, and then... coughing. I then felt a great relief of pressure off my chest. I looked up to see my dagger, wedged into the attacker's throat, him bleeding heavily from it. I then heard sobbing and I turned my head to see Ryou, crying. I then felt everything going black as I passed out...
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I then woke up groggily, feeling a great pain in my chest and a splitting headache. I noticed that I was back in the secret hide out that belongs to Marik & me. I blinked a couple of times, then hearing soft sobbing nearby. I willed my eyes to search for the sound and I saw Ryou, curled up in a corner, crying to himself. I wanted so badly to go over and find out what was wrong, but the shooting pain through my body told me otherwise.
"Ryou?" I called out softly, catching the white haired beauty's attention.
What I saw made me want to get up and hold him until he stopped crying. His eyes were red from crying and the sniffling broke my heart.
"Bakura-sama...I'm so sorry," he said, causing more tears to grace his angelic features.
Despite the overwhelming pain that shot throughout my body, I managed to get up and walk towards the weeping boy. I then noticed my cheek bandaged. I propped myself against the wall, groaning in pain. Ryou looked up in wonderment, still fresh with tears. I just about fell over on the floor, but Ryou caught me and led me to my bed.
"Why do you cry Ryou?" I asked, wincing a bit.
Ryou stayed quiet, not really wanting to tell me why he wept so...
"You could have been killed Bakura-sama, that's why I weep..." he said, sniffing a bit.
"Are you sure?" I said before he set me back down on the bed, "Is that the only reason?"
Ryou looked away slowly, and then shook his head no. I looked at him questioningly, wondering why what he was trying to hide from me....
"I...I...I killed him..." He said, barely above a whisper.
Nothing could prepare me for that. I looked at the white-haired boy full of surprise. Ryou laid his head in my lap, crying harder.
"I'm so sorry... I didn't mean to...it just... happened!" He said, speaking rather rapidly, saying all sorts of apologies.
I then laid my hand on the angelic-feather hair and started stroking it gently. Ryou looked up when he felt something touching his head, the tears running like the Nile. I slowly moved my thumb against the outer edges of his brown eyes, wiping the salty droplets away. I then looked into his eyes, still glossy from his weeping. I then found the strength to wrap my arms around him, gently rubbing his back comfortingly.
"You did nothing wrong Ryou," I said softly into his ear, "Without you, I would be crushed right now."
Ryou then gasped, and then looked into my eyes.
"You really think so?" he said softly, choking on his tears.
I leaned in closer, looking deeply into his eyes, barely whispering "I know so," then gently kissing his lips.
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I looked up from Yugi's story. I was then called to assist Seto in the throne room. I told Yugi to stay here while I attend to whatever my high priest needed me for. Yugi looked sad to see me go, but I said that I was to return soon. I walked quickly, wanting to know what Seto couldn't do without me. I went into the throne room, seeing it perfect order. I saw everyone doing his or her job and Seto was nowhere in sight.
"Has anyone seen my High Priest?" I asked anyone that was willing to listen.
"I think I saw him in his study, my lord Pharaoh," a serving girl said softly, wiping the floor with a linen cloth.
"Thank you," I said, walking over to where Seto's study was located.
He was looking over some scrolls when he noticed my entrance.
"It good to see you this afternoon, My Lord Pharaoh," he said, standing up and bowing.
"The same to you my High Priest. May I ask why you summoned me?"
"I summoned you my lord Pharaoh?" he asked, a quizzical look in his icy blue eyes.
"Yes, a servant came and told me that you need me for something," I said.
"I never needed you today...every thing has been in perfect order today my lord Pharaoh. It almost seems...quiet today..." he said.
"Then why would..." I started before it dawned onto me.
"Pharaoh?" Seto said questioningly.
I then ran to the door, telling the High Priest to stop my sister or my new servant if he sees either of them. The brown-haired Priest looked confused but nodded anyway. I nodded then took off on a running start to my bedchambers. When I got there, the innocent version of me was gone. I started to get frantic. I asked one of the servants if they had seen the spiky-haired boy. One nodded and said that my sister had said that I wanted to see him. I then got frightened and angry at the same time. Ra only knows what she would do to the young angel. I then heard a squeak of surprise from another room and I went to investigate. I opened the door and saw my sister on top of my innocent angel. Yugi held an uncertain fear in his eyes and a longing to get away.
"Come on Little One," my sister said seductively.
"I am sorry Mistress," Yugi said, fear evident in his voice," but I belong to his lordship."
"You know you want me Little Yugi," she said, his name rolling right off of her tongue, "I'm a lot better than my brother, right?"
"No," Yugi squeaked, receiving a slap to his doll-like face.
That did it. I marched straight over there and slapped my sister away from the crying child. I took Yugi into my arms, cradling him and called for the guards. My trusted captain, Jounouchi, and his friend, Honda, arrived instantly.
"You called Lord Pharaoh?" Jounouchi said, looking sadly at the crying angel in my arms.
"Remove that woman from my sight," I said venially at my sister.
"Yes my lord," he said, he and his partner taking my sister roughly by the arms, her cursing rather loudly.
I then picked up Yugi, gently cradling him and taking him back into my bedchambers.
"I'm sorry Yami-sama," Yugi said, sniffling, "I didn't know she would..."
"Shh Little One," I said, sitting down on my bed with Yugi in my lap.
I pushed his head into my shoulder, rubbing his back gently. His sniffles continued while I held him.
"You did nothing wrong Little One," I said softly, "in fact, I should be the one apologizing."
Yugi looked up at me with his child-like amethyst eyes with wonderment.
"I should have taken you with me when I went to my High Priest. Otherwise, this would not have happened. I'm the one who should be sorry... Yugi..."
He then looked at me, and then hugged me around the neck, me shocked.
"Yugi?" I asked, wondering why he would hug me.
"Well...since both of us are sorry...I thought it would be best of we should just...forgive and forget?" He said, looking hopeful.
I smiled softly at the childishness of Yugi. He knew just how to make a mood lighter.
"Thank you, Yugi. Now... I think I will make a proclamation that you can hug me any time you wish...no questions asked," I said, Yugi's eyes literally lighting up.
"Really Yami-sama?" he said excitedly.
"Now would be a good time," I said, knowing how badly he wanted to embrace me.
My assumptions were correct as I felt two arms encircle my neck and squeeze gently but firmly.