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Chapter 9
By the cover of darkness Bakura led the small group of angels around the forest, heading for the only entrance into the Angelic Realm.
With every night Ryou grew sadder as the moment he would have to leave the demon grew closer. Yugi tried to comfort him but the two both knew he would have to say good bye to the Demon sooner than he wished.
It was late noon on the seventh day from when they had rescued Jou that Ryou confronted the Demon.
Bakura was sitting away from where the Angels slept, sharpening his dagger, his brown-red eyes fixed on the silver blade.
"Bakura…" Ryou shyly called. He had been nervous around Bakura since they had left the prison.
Bakura stopped his work and looked up to the Angel. "Yes?" He had a flicker of worry in his eyes as he studied Ryou, the small Angel shifted and looked away.
"I just couldn't sleep…" Ryou hadn't lied, he couldn't sleep but the reason for his lack of sleep was his worry of what was going to happen.
Bakura moved aside to let Ryou sit and the Angel smiled. After a few minutes of comfortable silence Ryou broke it.
"Where did you grow up? Which part of the Domenic Realm are you from?"
"East, the desert part. It was always hot never cold, except at night." Bakura looked up at Ryou through jagged bangs. "Which part of the Angelic Realm are you from?"
"North, its beautiful there, really peaceful and remote." Ryou smiled. "I was actually born in the East in a really large town, but my family died so I was sent to the North…." Ryou pulled out his locket and showed Bakura. "This belonged to my sister."
"It suits you." Bakura complemented. Ryou flushed a pale pink.
"Thanks…" Bakura reached over and brushed away a strand of Ryou's snowy-white hair. Bakura lent over further and kissed Ryou's full lips. Ryou moaned into it and Bakura gently pushed Ryou back.
"AGH! Images!" Brian groaned. Gabriel giggled.
"Oh please." The girl moaned. "Fine I'll spare you the details."
Yugi awoke at dawn; he stretched and yawned when he heard muffled footsteps. He looked around to see Ryou approaching the camp. He was ruffled and his white gown looked crinkled and dirty.
"Ryou…?" Yugi whispered so as not to disturb Jou and Malik.
"Shhhhh" Ryou whispered. He slipped in beside Yugi. "Not a word."
Yugi nodded. Ryou rested his head on Yugi's shoulder. Neither spoke or slept as they waited for the other two to wake up.
Finally the two woke up and stretched. "What's the time?" Jou asked, stretching out his tight muscles.
"Early." Ryou answered absent-mindedly. He had a far off look in his eyes.
"Ok…" Malik nodded, not liking Ryou's look.
"Ready?" Bakura had reappeared when the Angels had gotten ready and had finished eating. They nodded and got up to follow Bakura.
Malik walked protectively beside Ryou with the dagger hidden in the folds of his clothes.
They walked silently without delay and when the sun began to raise they quickly made camp and settled down. Bakura sat out of the ring of light cast by the glowing ambers of the fire. Ryou glanced at him from the corner of his eye, a warming sensation rose in his chest whenever they locked eyes.
When they all fell asleep Ryou crept over to Bakura. Bakura was waiting for him, he instantly opened his arms for the Angel and when he crawled onto his lap he nuzzled his cheek.
"Are you ok?" Bakura asked. Ryou smiled and purred. Bakura started to kiss down his neck. Ryou was tired of the lack of sleep; he'd been up for twenty-four hours, he couldn't suppress the yawn that escaped his lips. "Tired?" Bakura murmured, wrapping his wings around them.
"A little…" Ryou mumbled, resting his head on Bakura's shoulder.
"You should sleep." Bakura suggested, moving Ryou into a comfortable position.
"Thanks…" Ryou was asleep when his eyes closed.
"Does the Demon kill him?" Brian asked suspiciously.
"Must you always think lowly of Demons?" The girl drawled, the chains rattled again and Gabriel guessed she was stretching.
"They're lowly creatures."
"Sure, sure."
When night fell they began travelling again, this time Malik spoke.
"How many days till we reach this place?" He was starring around in caution.
"Three, at the least." Bakura called.
"Oh great…" Malik snapped. He still kept the knife close in case Bakura tried something.
Yugi and Jou passed the time with games. Ryou was too tied to join in, he felt weak and his stomach ached.
"AHH!" He fell to his knees clutching his stomach and breathing hard. Bakura was by his side in a heartbeat.
"Are you ok?" He brushed aside his hair and scooped him up. Malik didn't look pleased but didn't say anything.
"I'll…be…fine…" He slowed his breathing but his heart still raced.
Bakura carried him till they stopped. Malik and Yugi took over with caring for him but Bakura stuck close.
When Ryou fell asleep Bakura relaxed slightly.
"You can go to bed, I'll watch him." Bakura assured. Yugi nodded while Jou and Malik cast him suspicious looks.
When he was sure they were asleep he sat beside Ryou and stroked his cheek softly, watching him sleep. There was movement above and Bakura drew his dagger.
"Don't hurt me" A voice called. Bakura knew the voice.
"What are you doing here Cleo?" He called wearily.
The demon dropped from a nearby tree and pulled her wings in.
"Hello Bakura!" Cleo chirped happily. She was dressed differently, this time her clothes were black. She wore a tight short skirt and a tight sleeveless top. Her boots were high and she wore long gloves and a ribbon-chocker.
"You've changed." Bakura commented dryly.
"I've joined Mia." Cleo smirked.
Mia was a high Demon; she was feared by most and worked with no one, until recently when she realized she needed back-up, some people to help her out.
"Really?" Bakura still held his dagger ready but relaxed slightly.
"Yes, she heard of the escaped Angel." Her eyes wondered to Jou.
Bakura's eyes narrowed. "Don't even think about it."
"Possessive as always." Cleo smirked.
"What happened to that dim-witted supposed Demon?"
"You mean Nicole?" Bakura nodded. "She's joined the guards. Another reason why I've come to find you they know you're in the forest Bakura, you need to get out."
"How?"
"Spies…" Cleo moved to stand nearer to Bakura. "You have two days at the most before they'll find you."
Bakura looked down at Ryou sleeping gently in front of him. "Help me."
"That's why I'm here."
The two went around and woke each of the Angels, explaining to them briefly what was happening.
"They know we're here?" Jou asked, panic showing in his eyes.
"Yes, you have two days to get out and your three days from the portal." Nicole explained, helping Malik pack.
Bakura picked Ryou up and turned to the others. "Come on, leave what is useless."
"Bakura…" Ryou's voice was still weak with sleep. Bakura kissed his forehead reassuringly.
Nicole led the way at a fast pace, weaving through the trees and abandoning the paths. "Hurry up!" She called over her shoulder as the others ran to keep up.
A screech over head caused her to stop and hid in the shadows of a tree. "Get down!" She hissed and starred up. There were a few moments of silence and she seemed satisfied. "Come on." They set off again.
"What happens if the Demons find us?" Malik's voice held a note of panic he tried to push away.
"They' touter Bakura and I to death then they touter the four of you to madness than leave you to rot in a cell." Malik went pale.
"I can see some light!" Jou gasped as they turned a corner.
"We're near." Cleo grinned.
TBC…
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