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"Amor in aeternum: Forever Love" – Chapter 2~*~
deliciae: 5 reviews… wow. Thanks, everyone. 'promptly faints after handing out Bakura-hugging-Yami plushies'
Muse: 'runs in grinning, steps over deliciae's prone body' Yes, thanks all! Especially Yami Buzz *_* She's one of my favorite authors ^_^ I just can't wait for the next chapter to Synthetic, if there is another one… 'looks wishful'
deliciae: 'wakes up' Muse, stop bugging the reviewers.
Muse: But, but, but… I'm not bugging them, at least I don't think…
deliciae: Hopefully this chapter somewhat explains what Yami meant by being 'bound.'
Muse: deliciae… 'holds up a card' MiniMuse finally sent us a postcard. Hmm, it went to the North Pole and now is an Elf. It sends us love and greetings, but remarks we're on the naughty list… Hey, I resent that.
deliciae: Alright Muse. We're still getting presents; that's what our parents are for.
Muse: Santa's outta business… But then, wait, MiniMuse will return. Aw, darn it. But Santa still works for those other kids… 'shakes head' Oh well. On with the ficcy.
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Disclaimer: Do I own it? Don't make me laugh. 'chuckling is heard in the background'
Warning: Yaoi. If you don't like, don't flame me. I warned you. Severe OOC-ness.
Pairings: Yami x Bakura (Yami Yugi x Yami Bakura); Yugi x Ryou (Yugi x Bakura)
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Yami and Bakura entered the Game Shop at a little after seven in the morning, after having a rather tiring night. Yugi and Ryou were already up, eating breakfast. "Good morning," both hikaris greeted their darks, and the two yamis nodded. "Grandpa should be here in about an hour," Yugi said, as Yami leaned against the counter.
"Are you going to tell him?" Yami asked, as Bakura began to munch on an apple he had found in the fruit basket nearby on the counter. The white-haired hikari and Yugi exchanged glances, and then nodded. "Yeah, it's for the best. Are you…" Yugi trailed off, and Yami sighed. "I believe we shall. Right, 'Kura?"
The tomb robber in question looked up hastily, and agreed, while finishing off the apple. Yami turned, with Bakura in tow, and entered the living room to watch some television before Grandpa was to arrive.
An hour passed by quickly, and a cab pulled up to the front of the shop. An older man, short and with silver hair styled like Yugi's, stepped out, as the cab driver pulled two suitcases out of the trunk. He placed those on the step of the Game Shop, and then returned to the cab, where Grandpa paid him before leaving.
The Game Shop owner entered his store and heaved a sigh of relief. It felt good to return home, especially after having to help his friend in Egypt with a dig. Everything looked well cared for, as he looked around the room, then continued into the living quarters of the store.
"Grandpa!" Yugi cried out upon seeing the older man, and launched into his arms. Ryou smiled, at the hugging duo, then glanced at the two on the couch. They were separated, at different ends, appearing almost innocent; however, Ryou knew better. "What have you boys been up to?" Grandpa asked as he sat down on the lone chair in the room. Yugi sat back down on the floor next to Ryou.
Yami, Bakura, and Grandpa all made faces at the television as a documentary on the Egyptian pharaohs came on. "They have the information wrong," Yami stated in a regal voice, and Bakura agreed, "Yeah. You pharaohs were more pompous, egotistical…" The tri-haired spirit took a cushion and smacked the tomb robber, effectively stopping his tirade.
"I had the shop open for a couple days during the week. We sold a few cards, nothing much." Grandpa nodded his approval of Yugi's recount, and then asked, "What about you, Yami?" The crimson-eyed pharaoh looked up from the documentary, dazed, and then spared a glance at Bakura before answering, "I didn't do much, but I did spend time with Bakura."
Grandpa smiled then stood, and grabbed his baggage, headed for his room. "Yugi, I'm going to unpack." After he had exited the room and entered his own, the two couples sighed. But before anyone could say something, the bells in the Shop rang, signaling a customer—and more than one by the sounds of it.
"Hey, Yug', you in here, bud?" A tall, sandy-haired boy stepped into the room, followed by two brunettes, one a girl and the other a guy with a point in his hair. "Yeah, Jou. We're in here." Ryou greeted the newcomers, "Hi Jou, Anzu, and Honda;" whereas, Yami smiled, and Bakura just spared a brief glance at the trio.
"So, what ya watchin'?" Yami replied to Jou's question, "We're watching a show on Ancient Egypt, and they're wrong." Anzu let out a giggly laugh, making the group cringe, before she stated, "Oh, of course, they're wrong, Yami-kins. You were pharaoh…" Bakura's eyes darkened at the endearment and he growled lightly, but threateningly all the same.
Anzu seemed oblivious to Bakura's enragement, but Jou and Honda spared worried glances at the spiky white-haired demon. Yami had paled during Anzu's praising, as he disliked the girl, but tried to be friendly for Yugi's sake. And to make matters worse, Anzu decided to have a seat, between the spirits, and leaned close to Yami. He attempted to inch away, only to have her move even closer.
His crimson eyes held a plea for help as they glanced at the two hikaris, who in turn were watching the ongoing happenings with trepidation. Just as Bakura was about to pounce on Anzu, to pry her away from his Pharaoh, Grandpa entered the room, finished with his unpacking.
"Is anyone hungry? I sure am…" Grandpa's statement elicited agreements from around the room, and Jou especially was enthused about food. After Grandpa ordered a couple large pizzas from the nearby pizzeria, unusual silence settled about the group, until Honda asked how Grandpa's trip went.
From then, the tales of the artifacts, legends, and lore captivated the group. Yami and Bakura relaxed with the imaginary spun from the tales, recalling things from the past. However, for Yami, that made him only want to be bound more. Being bound to Bakura would mean their souls would link, leaving no chance that they would ever be without the other; that they would be together for eternity and beyond. Yami sighed wistfully, and then caught the dark-earth-brown gaze that held thinly veiled hunger and lust and… promise. Yami smiled, his eyes alit with true happiness and excitement. Anzu was oblivious to this exchange, as she daydreamed about being with Yami.
A knock at the door interrupted Grandpa's tales, and Jou rushed towards it. Grandpa stood, and then followed to pay the pizza deliverer as the youth walked back to the group, clutching the steaming boxes. "Let's dig in," he cried, flipping open each lid with ease, allowing the scent to waft through the room.
Moments passed as each ate their fill, then settled down again. "Ready?" Yugi whispered to Ryou from his spot upon the carpeted floor, and the pale hikari nodded. Both stood, drawing the attention of the group, especially that of Jou and Grandpa. Both darks watched, as time seemed to slow, and Yugi stated nervously, "Grandpa… Ryou and I have something to tell you…"
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TBC. (Cliffy is Muse's fault)
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deliciae: Muse is having a party, so while I type this out on my handy-duty old 1900s typewriter, she is having fun. 'Muse enters, smiling'
Muse: You left the writers in suspense, right?
deliciae: Yeah, they're going to be mad at you. Has MiniMuse shown up yet?
Muse: 'grins evilly at the audience' No, why do you think I'm having the party? 'leaves to go back to the party'
deliciae: Sorry that this has taken forever to get out. I'm almost done with classes, as finals are this week. I can't wait to get out on break, then I'll be able to write up a new chapter for everyone. But Muse is making me try to type up a list of new stories, just for her enjoyment… 'sigh' But at least they're one-shots. Sooner or later I'll get them done and post them. But until the next chapter, please review. I live on reviews, good or bad. And if you want to suggest what could happen next, such as reaction, what Yugi/Ryou has to say, etc., feel free to. I'll give credit if I use the idea. Thanks!