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Bow: Alright. This chapter should be MUCH better then the last one ....

Dragon: *snores*

Bow: O.o()... Apparently she can't think of anything smart to say, so I'll just get to the story...

Bow: Apologies to my reviewers, but I don't really have the time to respond to you guys this chapter. Sorry! ''()...

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"Mother!" Yugi cried out happily, running into his mother's open arms.

Siulin smiled, an uncommon action for her, bringing her arms around her small son. "Yugi... Did you have a good day at school?"

Yugi nodded. "Yea! I made some friends today!"

Siulin's smile brightened. "Really? That's wonderful, Yugi."

"Mom... Is Dad still at work?" Yugi asked, his eyes growing wide with worry as he looked up into his mother's soft lavender eyes.

She nodded. "He's working very late tonight, Yugi. So, we won't have to worry about him for a few more hours."

Yami smiled to himself, his arms crossed over his translucent chest as he watched mother and son. His crimson eyes were bright as the slight breeze that swept down the street tousled his hair.

Siulin brushed her dark brown hair from her eyes, releasing her son from her hold. "Come on now, Yugi. Something came for you in the mail today. A package, I think."

Yugi's face brightened even more. "For me? But who could have sent it, Mom?"

Siulin shrugged. "I'm not sure, Yugi, but I've been dying to find out what it is all day. It's sitting on the kitchen table."

Yugi ran through the front door, Puzzle bouncing against his chest as he rushed to the package that awaited him.

Yami's smile faded as his eyes focused on Siulin's frail form. She seemed to have fared even worse then Yugi. Her face was deep set, and pale scars traced along her cheeks. She was almost thinner then her son, and her clothes hung limply from her frame. She looked as though a breeze would topple her over, and her eyes were sunken in her face as her pale gaze followed her son. But, despite her sad condition, her eyes lit up as tears gathered in them, her smile still lingering upon her lips.

"So, your guardian angel has finally come, my little Yugi. He is protecting you very well, as you have not faced Byono's wrath since last week. Perhaps your bruises shall finally heal and you will be free of constant pain," Siulin whispered, bead-like tears rolling slowly down her cheeks that had seen much tearshed.

Yami stepped up to her, moving to brush the tears from her eyes, but the tips of his fingers just passed through her skin. "I swear to you, I will make sure that he is safe. No one will ever harm him again as long as I am with him," Yami murmured to her, though his voice passed to deaf ears, as she could not hear him in his current state.

Yami's eyes widened as Siulin gazed into his eyes, her smile warming slightly. She remained silent, turning from the Pharaoh and following the path her son had taken. He followed her after a moment, feeling a slight tug on his body as the limited length between him and Yugi reached its limit.

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Yugi stared down at the brown package with increasing anticipation as he held it in his hands.

"Well, aren't you going to open it?"

Yugi jumped, spinning around to face his mother, who was smiling. A sweatrop traced its was down his face as he sighed, heart pounding in his chest. "Yes..."

"Then stop staring at it and open it!" She teased, ruffling his hair.

Yugi colored, looking behind his mother at Yami, who had followed her inside. He turned as even deeper crimson as Yami smiled, chuckling softly.

Yami looked up from Yugi, his crimson eyes tracing their way along the kitchen. It was small, but it was spotless. He guessed that Siulin was constantly working to keep the house clean for Byono. Yami frowned at the thought, his eyes returning to the package in Yugi's hands.

Yugi looked down at the brown box, setting it back down on the kitchen table. Yami stepped forward, standing by Yugi's side as he opened the package.

"Cards?" Yugi asked aloud, pulling out a series of cards.

"Oh! It's the invitation for Duelist Kingdom!" Yugi exclaimed, looking over the chain of pictures that depicted how he was to get to the island. "But, what are these two cards?"

Yugi held up two cards, one was completely blank, and the other held a picure that showed piles of gold and jewels. "Glory of the King's Left Hand, and Glory of the King's Right Hand... Wonder what these are for..."

He then pulled out a purple glove that had a ring of metal around the base along with star-shaped slots in it, and two golden stars that seemed like they would fit into the glove.

"They must be for the tournament. You better keep them," Yami told him.

Yugi nodded slightly, slipping off his backpack and opening it. He pulled out the golden box that had once contained the puzzle. It now held his extra cards, so he placed the instruction and King cards inside, along with the glove and stars.

"What is Duelist Kingdom?" His mother asked, her head tilting to the side.

"It's a Duel Monsters tournament, Mom. It's starting this Saturday, and I have to go to Pegasus's island to participate. Only those invited can attend," Yugi explained.

"How... long are you going to be gone?" She asked reluctantly.

"I, don't know, Mom," Yugi mumbled.

"Well, at least you'll be away from your father for a while," she said with a weak smile.

Yugi smiled back, hugging her tightly.

"I'm sorry you have to go through all this, Yugi. Your father didn't used to be like this. He used to be such a good man," Siulin told him, dropping to her knees to embrace her son. Tears rolled down her cheeks once more, holding him tightly to her.

Yugi rested his head against her shoulder, feeling no pain from her tight embrace. "I know, Mom... It's not your fault..."

"I love you so much, Yugi," she whispered through her sobs.

"I love you too, Mom," he told her.

Yami looked away, his eyes fixed on the linolium of the kitchen floor. He felt uncomfortable, and was unable to hide it.

Siulin backed away from her son, standing up and wiping the tears from her eyes. "I'm sorry, Yugi. I forgot that I need to go to the store. Will you be alright here alone?" She asked him, trying to subdue her emotions.

Yugi nodded, eyes meeting Yami's for a brief second. He wouldn't exactly be alone... "I'll be fine, Mom."

"I swear that I'll be home before your father. I'll be gone for an hour, two hours at most," she told him, giving him a kiss on the forehead before snatching up her purse and rushing out of the door.

Yami blinked, looking over to Yugi.

"She's normally like that. Whenever she breaks down, she remembers something she forgot and rushes out of the house," Yugi told him, smiling weakly.

"Yugi... I need to talk to you about something..."

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Dragon: Whoot! Now time for some Yami/Yugi action!!!

Bow: u.u... She sure did wake up fast...

Dragon: Nothing will keep me away! Nothing!!!

Bow: Just shut up and let me type, ya?

Dragon: O.o? What, are you Wakka now?

Bow: Wha? All I did was say 'ya'!

Dragon: At least the Californian isn't going all Valley Girl on us.

Bow: I'M NOT FROM THE VALLEY!!! I'M FROM HUNTINGTON BEACH IN ORANGE COUNTY!!!

Dragon: *blinks* Close enough.

Bow: ARGH!!! *shoots herself*

Wakka: Now look what you did! *throws a Phoenix Down on her*

Bow: *revives* Thanks Wakka.

Wakka: Now don't kill yourself again, ya? *walks off*

Bow: *glares at Dragon* Anyway. To the story!

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"Yami-san? What is it?"

Yugi's question was silenced as his lips were captured by Yami's, all breath being stolen away. When he drew out of their kiss, he realized that he was now in his bedroom, lying on his bed. Yami was above him, hands and legs on either side of his small form as they both took in deep breaths to recover that which had been taken from them.

Now was his chance. Yami was finally alone with Yugi, and he didn't know if he would ever have this perfect a chance any time soon.

"Yami-san? What... what are you doing?" Yugi breathed.

"Showing you how I feel," Yami whispered huskily.

Yugi whimpered, though not out of fear, as Yami brought his lips down upon the tender skin of his counterpart's neck.

"Please," Yugi pleaded softly, violet eyes filling with fear.

Yami was drawn out of his rush of passion by the tone deep within Yugi's voice. "Please, what?" He asked him.

"Don't let this be a dream," Yugi whimpered.

Yami's heart ached as he listened to the fearful hope in the young boy's words. "This is no dream. I swear to you, this is real, Yugi," he told him.

~*~*~AHH!!! WARNING!!! LEMON!!! THOSE WHO DO NOT LIKE LEMONS SHOULD TURN BACK NOW!!! THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING!!!~*~*~

He brought his lips back down upon Yugi's, feeling the younger boy push back against him willingly. He fought back a smile as he brushed Yugi's lips with his tongue lightly. The younger's lips parted instinctively, allowing Yami entrance into his mouth. His mouth tasted sweet, almost sickly sweet as Yugi moaned with pleasure. Yami fought back a smile, running a hand down his hikari's side. He drew back as clothes were soon discarded, staring down at the younger boy as they both took in gulps of air.

Yami's crimson eyes met Yugi's violet ones, both pairs lidded with passion. "Y-Yugi... Is this what you want?"

Yugi nodded. "Yes, Yami-san..."

"Are you sure? If I go any farther, I do not think that I'll be able to stop myself..."

"I'm sure, Yami-san. This is what I want."

"After here, there is no turning back."

Instead of giving him an answer, Yugi lifted himself from the bed, pressing his lips against Yami's. Yami moaned softly, pushing his hikari back down on the bed. The younger surrendered himself completely to Yami as he pushed their hips together, his arousal becoming apparent. Yugi blushed faintly, Yami smiling down at him as he nipped at the tender skin of his hikari's neck.

"Yugi..." Yami whispered huskily into the younger's ear.

"Mmm?"

"This is going to hurt, but I swear that it will feel much better after a second or two. Alright?" Yami murmured, his need for the boy becoming almost painful.

Yugi nodded. He didn't care if it hurt for a few moments. He needed this to happen. He wanted this to happen.

Yami thrust his hips forward, Yugi's cry of pain coming to his ears. Tears fell from the younger's eyes as he bit back another scream of pain. Gods, that HURT! But, the pain soon left, and he opened his eyes to look up into Yami's crimson gaze.

Yami wiped the tears from his hikari's eyes. "I'm sorry, Yugi... Are you alright?"

Yugi nodded.

Yami leaned down, his lips meeting the heated skin of Yugi's neck. A burning heat radiated from Yugi's skin where Yami kissed him. The older boy then thrust himself even farther into his counterpart, drawing a scream of pleasure out of Yugi's lips. Yami thrust forward again, hitting a spot deep inside the boy that sent him into another scream. Yugi bucked his hips to meet Yami's, and a steady rhythm was soon established. Yugi's arousal pressed against their stomachs as the pace quickened, weak moans of pleasure escaping their lips.

Yami wrapped his arms around the smaller boy, pulling him as close as he could to his body. Yugi's back arched to meet Yami's body, their need for each other burning in their veins. Yami couldn't take it any longer, and he came into his hikari's body, a loud moan escaping his lips. Yugi, too, came onto their stomachs, taking in deep gulps of air as he moaned weakly, voice hoarse from screaming. Yami pulled out of the small boy, collapsing next to him.

~*~*~ALRIGHT KIDDIES, YOU CAN LOOK NOW, THE LEMON IS OVER!!!~*~*~

Yami pulled his hikari into his arms, feeling Yugi bury his face in his chest. Yami smiled weakly, running his fingers through the younger's hair as he drew the thin blanket that was on the bed over them.

"I love you, Yugi," Yami whispered into Yugi's ear.

"I love you too, Yami-san..." Yugi murmured quietly, snuggling closer to Yami's warm body.

Yami smiled, resting his chin on the top of Yugi's head. As much as he didn't want to ruin this perfect moment, he had to. "Yugi, we have to get dressed before we go to sleep. What would happen if your parents found you like this?"

Yugi flushed deeply, realizing that his lover was right. "All right, Yami- san..."

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Bow: *^_____^*

Dragon: *hops up and down happily* Yay! Lemon!

Bow: I think that was pretty good for my first lemon. *nod nod*

Dragon: Now, it's been almost a week since you've updated, and you've worked off and on on this chapter.

Bow: Only because I wasn't able to get the chapter finished before Monday. And then I got really sick. *sniffles*

Dragon: And you just got over your fever today! Go lay down!

Bow: ... I don' wanna! I've been lying down all day, and tomorrow I'm going to have a shitload of makeup work to do for school. I have being in an IB school... And I still have to memorize those lines for that scene in Much Ado About Nothing that I have to do for English... I HATE acting !!! And then there's the science work...

Dragon: Alright! Alright! We really don't need to know about how horrible your life is!

Bow: I hate High School! Being a Sophomore sucks! I swear that I'd drop out if I thought that I'd get a decent job without a High School Diploma. But, that's impossible, so I'm going to squeak by and graduate...

Dragon: *hits her* And then go to College?!

Bow: *glares at her, rubbing her head* What, are you my mother now?

Dragon: You can't make a living off of writing Fanfics!

Bow: I write my own stories too, ya know!

Dragon: *rolls her eyes* Are you going to just finish this up now so you can work on the next chapter?

Bow: Fine, fine. R/R everyone!