I just watched the episode where Yugi and Yami are ripped apart by the seal of Orichalkos (sp?). I'm going to try and write this, but if it comes out as something not even worth reading, I will rewrite and repost it. Anyway, again, thanks so much to the people who reviewed! I've had a lot of question asked about the story, which I will try and answer as the story goes on. Several questions will be answered in the next chappie.
The AutumnRose: Thanks for putting me in your faves ! Yami does make a cool vamp.
SoulDreamer and Gruzzee: I definitely will keep writing—the story is actually fun to write.
kameeko: Lol! Is Kamoray your muse? And yeah, the story makes me kind of jumpy too.
Deranged Kai: Working on the update! Sorry about the cliffy --u.
Al the Great: Thanks for putting me in your faves! My original characters, Rino and Auru—I put them in the story on the spur of the moment. I like writing for them, though, so I will put more of them in.
Eve-Of-Misery: Yes, Yami is. Rino and Auru are original characters…haven't really decided if Auru is a vamp yet or not. Thanks!
Samurai-Angel: Thanks! Sure, I'll read yours, if you keep reading mine lol!
tiger witch: Your reviews are so enthusiastic lol! I haven't decided if Auru is a vamp yet, but he does know that Yami is one.
ladywolf(Terri: Yes it is definitely good that Yami just fed. I don't know if I could actually write a good character death…especially Yugi's. Yugi is too—too—well, he can't die.
Don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, but I do own Auru and Rino, and the plot, I guess. Slight shounen-ai in this chapter, and more in the next. Anyway, reminder from the last chappie, and then on with the fic!
Last time…
Yugi undid the buttons on his shirt. "Prove it." He took his arm out of his sleeve and motioned to his neck. Yugi had a challenge written in his eyes that had not been there before. The smell of his blood was overwhelming and intoxicating. To sink my fangs deep into his skin, deeper—oh, Kami-sama.
"Go on. Bite."
Dead & Dying
Third
Yami's View
Bite him? Frozen with indecision, my thoughts seemed to spin out of control. Yugi was already bleeding, and the air was thick with the scent of his blood. But I wasn't thirsty! I had fed already—blood ran through my veins, plenty of it. I had promised myself that I would only drink to survive.
But he asked for it.
Asked for it?
Yes. Go on. Sink your fangs into his neck.
I took a step towards Yugi. His amethyst eyes bored into mine. He didn't flinch at all.
Sink your fangs in—drink of his life—
I slid one hand around his back, pulling him close. Yugi did not resist. I put my other hand at the nape of his neck, threading my fingers through his hair. His pulse beat steady under my fingers, heart quickening. I could feel my fangs lengthening and I bent down. Yugi tensed in my arms and I opened my mouth—
Yugi stifled a cry. I made to release my fangs, but he wrapped his arms around my waist and would not let go.
"No—don't stop—please—"
I closed my eyes and sunk my fangs further in, slowly, until his blood welled up around them. It was like the first drink of water after being lost in the desert. Yugi pressed against me and let out a breath I didn't know he'd been holding. I was barely aware of his fingers clenching the back of my jacket. "Yami—nnh—"
Knock knock.
We sprang apart as if burned. Yugi frantically tugged his arm back in his sleeve and pulled his collar back up. I could feel my fangs still dripping, and I bent over the sink. My head was spinning—I wasn't used to this much life coursing through my body—
"Stay here," Yugi said, a tremor of fear in his voice. He went outside.
Yugi's View
It was hundreds of times better than my deepest cut. I stumbled out of the bathroom in a fog of ecstasy, heading towards the door. I thank Kami-sama that I had the sense to turn my collar up.
I opened the door. A very tall, burly man was standing on the threshold. "Is this Mouto Yugi's room?"
"Yes. That's me," I replied. A trunk and two duffel bags clustered behind him.
"Then these are yours," he said. He had a surprisingly gentle voice.
"Uh…thanks." He hefted the trunk and walked into the room. A bit of fear shot through me—
The bathroom door snapped shut from the inside. I relaxed. The man brought in the two duffels and set them next to the trunk. He also handed me a fat envelope with the Haven's logo.
"Well, that'll be all."
"Yes, thank you." The man looked at me, really looked at me, for the first time.
"You're…uh…bleeding, kid."
"What?" I flinched.
"Right here." He motioned to his neck.
"Oh! That!" I slapped a hand over my neck. "Uh—I cut myself—shaving. I'll go put another bandage on it," I said quickly. Too quickly. For all the times I'd lied about cutting myself, I sure hadn't gotten any better at it.
"Alright then…. You have a good day."
"You too." The man walked out and I shut the door behind him. I slumped against it for a moment. That was much too close for comfort.
Then I snapped back. Yami! I pulled myself up and opened the bathroom door.
"Yami-kun?"
He had slumped against the cabinet. "Yami-kun! Are you alright?"
"Yes…I'm fine…just not used to so much…life." Yami blinked his eyes open. They had lost much of their crimson fire. "Did I hurt you?"
"No!" I said hurriedly. "I'm just fine." What an understatement. I felt a bubble of bliss in my chest that refused to pop.
Yami leaned his head back against the cabinet. His fangs were shrinking back into his mouth. Yami's tongue flicked out and caught the last drops of my blood. He brought his sleeve up to his face and rubbed at his chin.
"It's all gone," I said. "No blood." Yami's eyes closed again. Now I was beginning to second-guess myself. Was Yami really alright?
Yami reached for the counter and pushed himself up. "Clean yourself up, Yugi-kun. I'm going to lie down." He stumbled out of the room. I made to follow him, but he blocked me with his arm. "Wash up first."
I took off my shirt and looked in the mirror. It was a little difficult to see the side of my neck, but I managed it. There were two spots where blood was welling up. I grabbed a wad of tissue and attempted to stop the bleeding.
I taped a piece of gauze in place on my neck, since the bleeding did not want to stop. Next, my arm needed attention. It had started to scab already, so I just put a piece of gauze over that, too. I rewound the white bandage that they had put around my arm and looked at my neck again.
Still bleeding. A wave of nervousness hit me.
"Yugi-kun!"
I hurried out of the bathroom. Yami had flopped onto his bunk. "Come over here," he said.
I went to his side and he motioned for me to bend down. "Take that off," he said, meaning the gauze taped over my neck.
I picked at the end of the tape until it came off, and Yami reached out a hand to my neck.
Something cold brushed my neck, though I know Yami didn't touch me, and I saw something purple-black out of the corner of my eye.
"There," said Yami. He rolled over, away from me, and to all appearances, fell asleep.
I touched my neck. I couldn't feel anything. I went into the bathroom and leaned towards the mirror, twisting so I could see the side of my neck.
There was nothing there.
Sorry about this being late! started upgrading just as I tried to post this. :O !!! But since you had to wait, I will put up two chapters, not just one!
Next update (chapter five): next week permitting…--u)
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