Kawaii-hikari3: Awwww! Poor Yuugi!

Yami: Yes, poor Yuugi! You harmed my lover/huggles Yuugi/

Yuugi /blushes brightly/

Kawaii-hikari3: I didn't do it! The council did! And, they're up to something sinister. /hinthint/

Yami and Yuugi: What are they up to?

Kawaii-hikari3: You'll see. Just read more chapters and you'll learn.

Yuugi cuddled Yami a little more, still a little uneasy about the whole council incident. He heard Yami's breath against his ear and it sent a shiver of pleaser throughout his body. Yuugi wrapped his arms around Yami's neck and stared into entrancing crimson orbs.

"Yami…" Yuugi breathed softly.

"Yes, Yuugi?" Yami asked softly.

"Oh, it's nothing. Just admiring you." Yuugi giggled as a small blush crept across his cheeks. Yami smiled and pulled Yuugi close. Yuugi cuddled a little more and closed his eyes, exhausted from the whole incident. Yami waited until Yuugi fell asleep before he dared to lay the boy down. He turned his head to find a bunch of curious eyes staring in. Yami waved silently and they all walked inside.

"We were wondering about him…" Mana said softly. Mahado stared at Yuugi with an expression curiosity on his face.

"We kinda overheard him cryin'." Jounouchi said with a slight nod. Seto nudged Jounouchi's ribs harshly, causing Jounouchi to shoot a little glare. Ryou sighed sadly and Bakura hugged his lover lightly.

"The council got to him." Yami whispered loud enough so they each could hear him, yet remained quiet so Yuugi could rest. Everyone's eyes widened as a gasp escaped some of their lips. Kuriboh floated by Yami's side with big eyes, silently wondering how Yuugi was doing. Yami smiled reassuringly to Kuriboh, showing him Yuugi would be better soon.

Kuriboh's eyes brightened as he snuggled against Yami briefly. Yami wrapped his arms around Kuriboh, since he was starting to get used to hugging something. Kuriboh stared up at Yami and Yami smiled very softly.

"Pharaoh…" Mahado said softly. Yami looked up into Mahado's eyes, staring at him sadly. Mahado walked over to Yami and stood above him. Kuriboh moved away and watched them from a birds eye view. Mahado felt his pharaoh hug him and bury his head into his chest.

Yami pulled away from Mahado after a long moment, looking frustrated and exhausted. His eyes were closed with a solemn expression on his face. Everyone got the feeling Yami wanted to be alone, so they left silently. Mahado lingered, taking a final glance at his leader before sighing softly and exiting the room. Kuriboh sat on Yami's lap and stared up at Yami. Yami hugged Kuriboh tightly and covered his face in Kuriboh's silky fear, sighing heavily.

"Kuri?" Kuriboh asked sadly. Yami sniffled a little as he pulled away, a fake smile on his face. Kuriboh looked in Yuugi's direction and Yami looked back as best he could. A slight moan escaped pale lips as the sleeping boy sat up. Wide amethysts locked with shocked crimson and they each held the others gaze. Yuugi crawled beside Yami and stared at him, gently touching his cheek.

"What's wrong?"

"I…" Yami started. "I didn't realize you would wake up so quickly. You surprised me."

"Yami…" Yuugi whispered softly. Yami took Yuugi's hand, the same one which was resting on his cheek, and held it, nuzzling it gently. Yuugi blushed lightly as he felt Yami's warm cheek rub against his fingers.

Yami embraced Yuugi and used his head to rub against Yuugi's hair. Yuugi's cheeks burned a little more as he giggled. Yami's eyes dried as he stared at his beautiful love.

"Yami…I never want to leave your side…"

"Neither do I, Yuugi."

"Pharaoh! Someone wishes to see you and Yuugi immediately!" Seto said as he rushed into the room. Both boys nodded as they got up and followed Seto as he lead them to their guest. Yuugi's eyes widened as he saw the person who wished to see them so dearly.

"Ji-chan…" Yuugi murmured as he stared in shock.