Zypher: I thank everyone who reviewed the last chapter so here's the next chapter of Darkened Myth of the Night.

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Darkened Myth of the Night

Chapter 8

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The next morning, Yugi woke up and felt a bit sticky from sleeping on Yami's chest all night. He got up quietly to make sure he didn't wake up the sleeping demon and went into the bathroom to wash up, still a bit sore from their 'trip' into heaven. He smiled and he recalled the night.

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Yami woke up a bit later and wondered where Yugi could have gone. He heard the shower running and remembered the Yugi slept on his chest all night and since they were both too tired to wash up last night, they were still sticky from their excursions. He got up, yawning, and left to join Yugi in the shower.

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Yugi stood under the spray of the shower head, his eyes closed as he thought about what may happen to them now. With Anzu gone, everything seems to be more peaceful but he was still worried that someone may be out there to try and hurt him, Yami or Aqua. He never heard the door open or the curtains shifting a bit until he felt arms wrap around his waist and he looked up to see Yami there. "What are you thinking about, Yugi?" Yami asked.

Yugi sighed and laid his head on Yami's chest. "Well, as much as I like the idea that Anzu's gone, I still think there's someone out just waiting to get me or you and the others demons." he murmured. "You don't have to worry, Yugi. If their is someone coming after us, we will protect you. You are everything to me and Aqua and we can't bear to lose you again."

Yugi smiled and hugged him around his waist, standing on his toes as he kissed him softly.

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In another part of the city, a plan was being conducted just to do that and the person behind it was a silver haired man that knew about the demons long ago. 'They will be in my possession soon enough.' The man thought as he continued with his search to locate the demons.

You might be wondering why he is looking for demons. Well, a long time ago, he had lost his wife to a illness. He wished that there was a way to get him back and a man dressed in black told him about the demons and their powers. Now then, he didn't believe in demons but when he saw a living, breathing one; that changed his whole perspective completely.

Now he wanted to harness that magic and bring his wife back into this world.

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Later on, Yugi wanted to take a walk outside and Yami complied to his wishes and they left to head to the park, memories of their close loss long gone now that Anzu was out of their life for good. They sat in the park under a willow tree, Yugi playing with the hanging branches as Yami and Aqua watched, both glad to have him back.

'Yugi is so special in many ways. I need to get him something that he can cherish forever and keep him protected when we're not around.' Yami thought. He got up and Yugi looked to him. "Is something wrong, Yami?" Yugi asked. He shook his head. "Everything's all right, Yugi. I'll be back soon. I need to go and get something." Yami said before he flew off, Yugi watching him quietly.

Aqua wrapped his tail around Yugi's waist and lifted him up into his arms. "Come on. Let's head home and wait for Yami." Yugi nodded as Aqua leaped off the ground and headed home.

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Yami landed by Keara's and she opened the door as if she knew he was already coming. "Hi Yami. What brings you here?" she asked. "I want to speak with Tunare. I want to get something special for Yugi and I know she may have something." Yami said and she nodded. "Sure, let me go call her and you can ask." Keara spoke as she walked inside and Yami followed.

Yami waited as Keara went to call the Mother of the Forest. She came and greeted them both, her two panthers walking over to Yami. He pet them and they purred as he looked over to Tunare. "Tunare, I wanted to ask you something." Yami said and she looked over to him.

"What do you have to ask of me, Yami?" Tunare asked. "I want to get something special for Yugi but it has to protect him if me or Aqua isn't around to protect him." Tunare thought before she smiled. "I have exactly what you want." Tunare whispered as she disappeared for a second and came back with a small black panther cub in her arms.

In his mouth was a small flute. "Here, this is the children to one of my panthers and he will be perfect for Yugi. The flute he has is a present from me. Let him blow one note and one of my children shall come to entertain him and tell him some stories if he feels alone." Tunare said as she handed the panther cub over to Yami.

He smiled and bowed. "Thank you, Forest Mother." Tunare waved him off with a smile. "No need for formalities, Yami. Now why don't you head home, Yugi must be waiting for you." Tunare said and he nodded as he said his goodbyes and left for home.

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Yugi sat up in Yami's room, waiting for him to come back. Aqua was downstairs making them some dinner so he was left alone upstairs. He looked out the window, hoping that nothing happened to Yami while he was out. The door was open slightly and the small cub walked in with the flute in his mouth still. He jumped onto the bed and placed the flute down before looking up to Yugi, purring softly.

He looked down and smiled, picking up the cub. "You're so adorable. Now where could you have come from?" Yugi questioned lightly as he pet the cub's head. He saw a card on the cub's neck and untied it from his neck, opening it.

Yugi,

Take this cub and the flute as a present from me and Aqua. I want you to stay happy forever for an angel like you should never be sad. The flute will let you call one of Tunare's children if you want a story or some entertainment. Just blow one note and they will come. Hope you like your presents.

With all the love in the world,

Yami

He smiled as he read the note and the cub licked at his face, making him laugh. "I'll name you Zabel." Yugi said as he got up and headed downstairs and into the kitchen to see if Aqua was done with dinner yet. He was just getting done with setting the table when he came in. "Well, whose your little friend?" Aqua asked. "He's Zabel. Isn't he the most adorable cub you ever saw?" Yugi quipped as Aqua took the cub from him and he nuzzled him, purring.

"Yes, I have to agree with you on that but he would never be as adorable as you, Yugi." Aqua spoke as he let the cub down and he ran over to Yugi once again. Yugi blushed and picked up Zabel before he headed over to the table as Aqua made his plate. Yami came in and walked over to Yugi. "Well, I see you have found your new friend." Yami said as he sat beside Yugi.

He nodded and smiled. "Thank you for getting him for me, Yami. I couldn't ask for anything else." Yugi thanked as he fed the cub some food. "Well, we are planning to keep you happy, Yugi." Yami said as he leaned down to place a kiss on his cheek. "And I plan to make sure it stays that way." He whispered as he turned his head to face him and kissed him full on the lips.

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Zypher: Well, that's the end of this chapter. Sorry it took so long to get this chapter out. A friend of mine needed some help with her story so that cut my time a bit short. Anywho, please review while I work on the others chapters.