For that Reason
Chapter Five: Attempted Arrest
Written and corrected by Hikari's Dark Side and
Co-written and edited by Yami Muraii
Disclaimer: Here I disclaim both mangas/animes by the name of Yu-gi-oh and Rurouni Kenshin. They do NOT belong to me, but to their respected owners, Nobuhiro Watsuki and Kazuki Takahashi, and the companies that created the animes shown on television.
I only claim the plot and situations in which the characters are put in, but even that is debatable according to law and the large population of what is known as fanfiction.
Also, you know the scene from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves movie where Robin Hood is shooting an arrow and Maid Marian blows in his ear? I kind of borrowed that and adjusted it, so the credit for that idea goes to the owners of that movie production, not me.
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After hearing from his Ryou about the sleeping arrangements in his teacher's bedroom, Bakura walked quietly into the mentioned room. He had planned on waking Yugi himself, as today was his favorite breakfast, spicy pepper omelets with extra cheese, but seeing Atemu sleeping next to him, he walked right back outside.
He glanced back, and seeing the content peaceful look on both of their faces, spared a rare smile. As he approached the kitchen, he hugged Ryou around the middle from behind. Bakura trailed faint kisses along the smaller's neck and jaw line. Ryou jumped in the air ever so slightly, and Bakura could feel his body heat radiating off his pale skin.
Marik watched this display with great interest, and said
"Bakura! You'll make Ryou burn the eggs if you seduce him there and now!
Malik chuckled, but both blondes wilted at the hard crimson-brown eyes that sent an evil glare. Malik quickly went back to his newspaper and ohagi (plural)(1). Seto and Jou were already running through their daily exercises, so it was due time for Yugi and Atemu to show up. As if the teacher could read their thoughts, both tri-haired males walked gracefully into the dining area. Yugi immediately perked up at the sight of his serving and began eating.
He didn't seem to notice that Atemu was leaning his head on his shoulder, half asleep and purring quite loudly.
The rest of the students/teachers noticed and were desperately trying to hide their snickers and giggles. All were thinking the same thing, 'Doesn't Yugi notice that Atemu is behaving like a CAT?'
But Yugi did notice he was carrying a passenger, by the shocked and pleased smile in his amethyst eyes. To the astonishment of the room's occupants, in Yugi's sleepiness, he kissed Atemu right on the cheek! Everyone was staring, wide-eyed, at the teacher and rurouni, but all decided against making any smart aleck comments. Instead they left them to finish their breakfast in peace, and watched both leave to go outside. Marik was the first to break the silence,
"Well, it seems we won't need to match them up after all."
Bakura shook his head sadly at Marik's observation, thinking that he was only seeing half the picture.
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Later that morning, when Bakura finished washing up the dishes, he was invited by Ryou to help him practice for the upcoming archery tournament. The older half-albino was flattered by the offer, knowing too well how good his Ryou was at the sport. He knew all too well, by that eager smile on the smaller's face, that he was more than happy to spend time with him.
Bakura watched in fascination as Ryou strung his favorite bow, selected a sleek arrow made from the finest bamboo, and make near bull's-eyes after another. He smirked slightly when the younger blushed at his applause. He sauntered over as Ryou was stringing another arrow, and challenged,
"I will bet that you can't make the next shot on a bull's eye."
"Why do you say that?"
"Just a feeling."
The muscles in Ryou's arms twitched and tensed as Bakura teasingly stoked them with his rough fingers. He allowed a small gasp to escape from his mouth as those fingers sent shivers through his nerves. He swallowed, focusing once more on the target, aimed for the center, and let go.
The shaft feather spun ceremoniously, but Ryou sighed exasperatedly when it missed its target by a mere inch. He turned downcast brown eyes to a triumphant Bakura, and whispered,
"You win."
Ryou expected the older half-albino to start prancing around, celebrating his victory, or at least run off to brag to Malik or Marik. But he was quite surprised when he felt a pair of soft red lips on his own. His eyes widened considerably, so they spotted Bakura's dancing eyes of crimson-brown. Ryou also felt the older's arms snake their way around his slim waist, pulling their bodies flush against each other. Feeling instinct creep across his clouded mind, Ryou tilted his head just so and wrapped his arms around the other's neck.
One of those rough hands was rubbing Ryou's stomach, and he was thinking, 'How did he get his hand THERE, without me noticing?' Ryou pressed his lips more firmly against Bakura's, assuring that he was, in fact, enjoying the attention he was getting in other areas. So Bakura took the other hand and began running his fingers across Ryou's shoulders, chest, abdomen, and lower back. Each touch sent more and more waves of ecstasy and pleasure through Ryou's blood and nerves.
Ryou whimpered when they broke apart and nuzzled Bakura's neck affectionately. His doe brown eyes were still clouded as he breathed in a faint smell of cherry blossoms and musk from the garden. Bakura's scent. How he loved that smell, it reminded him of when the two of them would play out in the gardens 7 or so years ago.
They had first met each other that time ago, before Yugi, Malik, and Marik had come into their lives, in the gardens next to the town shrine.
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Flashback: In the Sacred Gardens, with Ryou and Bakura
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A very small boy, around the age of 8 or 10, was humming to himself and strolling among the garden paths of grey and black stones. His snow white hair caught in the morning breeze, swaying as in water, tied back by a blue ribbon. He spotted a lone figure in the distance, hunched and wrenching with stifled cries and sobs. His cranberry eyes widened in recognition and worry, and he ran to comfort the poor person.
He approached the boy slowly, hand outstretched,
"Why are you so sad?"
The person looked up, soft eyes strewn with tears, and replied,
"Those kids made fun of me, and the girls pulled my hair…they called me names too."
He wiped his eyes, and smiled weakly,
"Are you here to make fun of me too?"
The older smiled back, warmer this time,
"Now why would I do that? I have white hair too…see?"
"M-My name's Ryou…what's yours?"
"Bakura. And that's quite a pretty name for a girl."
'Ryou' blushed cherry red, and pouted,
"I am NOT a girl, just because I have long hair, it does not make me a girl!"
"All right! I was only joking."
Bakura winked, making poor Ryou blush more. The two of them spent the rest of the day walking through the gardens, occasionally flirting with the other, but mostly enjoying the comfortable silence that hung in the air. Around sunset, the two of them were still reflecting in the other's presence, wishing the day could last a little longer.
The stars soon came out and Ryou found himself in Bakura's tight embrace, breathing in that scent of his, and he sighed quite contentedly. Far off, Ryou heard a man yell in pain, and he opened his eyes.
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End Flash back
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Ryou snapped his eyes open, hearing that same man yell, and both of them rushed off toward the source. When they reached the courtyard, what came to their sights was enough to make them throw up blood and their hearts to break.
Atemu was lying very still on the ground, his wounds reopened and bleeding too much blood to be healthy. A few more cuts had appeared and Yugi was kneeling beside him, having taken a few blows himself. Malik was standing protectively in front of them both, sword at the ready. The three of them were surrounded by bandits, all of whom had either swords, nunchakas (2), or knives in their pudgy hands, eyes glinting with blood lust and greed.
Malik growled low in his throat, lilac eyes narrowed dangerously, DARING anyone of these low-lives to come near his friends.
Ryou gasped in surprise, but soon had three arrows, strung on his bow, and aimed for the leader of the gang and his right-hand men. As if by a bell, the battle began, swords clashing at throats and skin alike. Bakura darted into the action, and somehow lifted both Atemu and Yugi in his arms and darted back out again. After setting them down, safely out of the way, he drew his swords and slew 5 bandits in a blind rage. Ryou was being quite the marksman, shooting 2 or 3 at a time, then drawing his longer sword and taking some more scumbags down with the rest. As soon as it had begun, the slaughter was over.
A quick headcount told Bakura the gang had been a small number, usually the gangs that attacked dojos like theirs ranged from 25-30 men at the very least, while he counted only 13. All of the dead's shocked faces showed they had not expected such a resistance. Ryou stared, transfixed at what he, Bakura, and Malik had done, he felt cold and dirty. He glanced, then stared at his blood-covered hands, mortified by his actions…
Yugi was unconscious, holding onto the rurouni as if he were his lifeline. Malik lifted Yugi, somehow sliding him out of Atemu's equally strong grasp, Bakura followed suit with Atemu. Ryou followed as well, making a sad note to call the local grave keeper (3) to make a house call.
A lone silver tear ran down his face, soon joined by more.
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Reference to Rurouni Kenshin, I believe it's a rice ball cooked with seasonings.
(2) A weapon I REALLY want to learn to use, basically it's two sticks connected with a string, you hold one stick and twirl the other. It's a lot of fun!
(3) Coroner in that time, I don't know, I just call him the grave keeper. He comes to take away the dead bodies and buries them in the local cemetery.
I'm going to leave the replies for the next chapter, I really want to get this out, but I will list thanks and SOME replies
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Please R/R and don't hate me for hurting Atemu and Yugi…all part of the plot, and NO they will not die,…and don't hate me for no replies, I've been busy K?