Disclaimer: Yeah... i don't own YGO.... *grumble grumble* If I did, the anime would be alot different. We dont want that do we? *grins*

Okay! Now the last chapter may have been a bit confusing, so I shall clarify. Please read because there are things you might have not picked up!!

When Shadii said that he failed Yugi, Anzu and Ryou, there was a question why the plan to purify Yami's soul failed Ryou. As there were some hints, a few in chapter 5, Shadii's health is weakening, because he is keeping tabs on 3 people which is draining his health, getting him a bit frustrated with Yami's soul. Eventually this will lead to death. If Shadii dies, Ryou will be devestated. Basically Shadii is looking out for Ryou as closely as Yami and co, and doesnt want to see him hurt. Shadii is immortal in the sense of regular mortal age and disease, but he can be killed from the draining of his life force through his own magic. =] Poor Shadii... he is my favorite YGO character... thats alot of responsibility for one person *sigh* Oh, yes! Take a stab of who were the other "Anzu's" in the bowl of water.

The plot thickens...

Reincarnation of Souls

Chapter 12: Vacation Plans

Shadii took Ryou hand and fled. Down Yami's balcony, through the streets. He noted that there were no guards. This new Yami was more informal then the evil presence in him. Shadii was sure if he pulled that stunt 150 years ago he would have been caught and skinned by guards repelling from the palace walls.

Ryou panted as his long silver hair blew behind him and as Shadii ran as fast as he could, robes blowing in the wind. Shadii dragged him down several paths. Shadii heard Ryou panting in back of him, and scooped up the boy in his arms and continued to run, and, finally, into Shadii's house.

Shadii threw down Ryou on his bed, and collapsed on his back, panting beside Ryou. "Well Ryou" he gasped. "That was pretty pointless, except that Yami has a bleeding gash in his gut and he knows my name"

"You didn't find anything out?!" Ryou exclaimed.

"Not much" Shadii sat up and removed his uber turban and threw it across the room. "Yami says that he doesn't remember anything, which just worries me further. He could have done a massacre and he would have woken up the next day and wondered why nobody was outside"

"Should you just give him time?"

"Yes. That is what I will do. There is no other way but to exterminate him and hope that the impure soul will find peace elsewhere"

"Excuse me Shadii, but you brought them back hoping that everything will be renewed again. Nothing good came out of it and you just want to get rid of him again? That is toying with people's souls Shadii! Cant you just-"

Ryou's sentence was cut short as Shadii crushed his lips against Ryou's and pinned him to the bed. Slightly surprised with this technique to silence him, Ryou threw his arms around Shadii and responded eagerly to the kiss.

Shadii broke apart, breathing heavily, his cheeks flushed. "I do not know what else to do Ryou" he said finally, laying close to Ryou and snuggling against him. "Maybe third time is a charm"

"Be careful! And have you ever thought of Yugi's reaction when his love is dead? You cant just rip out the soul that lingered in new Yami's body?"

"No. Either the whole shell of the body or nothing at all. I hope Yugi understands. And Anzu. She does have a crush on our Pharoah, you know"

"Oh really? Interesting"

"Yes. And now Evvy's soul is becoming more active. Before this is all over, its going to be a big mess that I will have to smooth over"

"Good luck then. Maybe you should take a break. Whats the worst that can happen to those three?"

"Absolutely anything. Yami raped Anzu countless times 150 years ago. He nearly killed Yugi, by shackling him to a wall and whipping him. I am too frightened to leave"

"You wouldnt be able to prevent it. Take a rest. Your health is first priority. If you are down and out Shadii, no one can help them. Go take a rest in the neighboring town. I hear they have very nice oasis' and dancing girls"

"Heh heh. You wouldn't mind me watching dancing girls?"

"No, I wouldn't. You have a special place for me in your heart in any case. You would have to return to me" Ryou grinned when he finished, knowing he made a point.

Shadii sighed. "You are right. It was a while since I took a vacation."[*Insert Holiday song here*]

"So you will go?"

"I guess I have to. Dancing girls cant wait you know"

Ryou laughed and hugged Shadii. Shadii returned the hug, laid his head in the pillow of silver hair and went to sleep. Ryou hooked one leg over Shadii's waist and held him very close.

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Wow... Shadii is taking a vacation with dancing girls. *Bad image*

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