The fic has finally reached the end. I know I keep repeating this but I can't believe it. My first story posted has been so successful and now I know that my friends aren't just saying I'm a good writer because that's what friends are there to say.

Another great thing has been that I really seem to have worried everyone when I said Bakura and Marik would be executed. When you get reviews saying DO NOT KILL THEM! Or something along those lines it lets you know how much people really have gotten into the story.

Sorry Yamiace1321 but no lemons in this story. If I did that I'd have to make it M and this is strictly T. The ending is kind of limey but I'm not entirely sure where the line between kissing and lime is so it might not be. If all goes according to plan there should be a lemon in my next story though.

Anyway, enough of my ramblings. I'll let you get onto read the last chapter.


Epilogue

"Oh Bakura you look wonderful," Ryou said happily, clasping his hands together and admiring his work.

Bakura growled and tugged at the stiff collar of his formal shirt. "Ryou I can hardly move in this damn thing. Can't I wear something else?"

"You don't need to move about so no," Ryou replied firmly.

Bakura glared down at his formal attire and grumbled, "I don't see why I have to go to Yami's stupid wedding."

"Consider it another part of your punishment," Ryou said, wearing an overly sweet smile.

Bakura growled again.

It had now been a year since the time Bakura and Marik had been thrown in prison. After much persuasion from Malik, Ryou and Bakura, Yami had finally confessed his feelings to Yugi and the young servant had happily returned these feelings.

Lady Anzu had wept buckets when she found out that she was no longer going to be queen. Lady Mai had been positively delighted to find out that she would be instead and (like Bakura had predicted) merely shrugged and said, "As long as I get all expenses paid shopping trips and can sleep with other men then I'm all for your kinky little plan."

During all of this Marik and Bakura had been sentenced to doing community service for an extended period of time and were to remain with their keepers at all times – their keepers being Malik and Ryou.

Because of this Malik had been given his own room to share with Marik. Bakura – after much protesting from Yami – was allowed to sleep in Ryou's room and to share his bed.

Bakura and Marik hated having to do 'community service' but at least it was better than being dead.

When Ryou and Bakura arrived at the large hall where the wedding was taking place they quickly moved to the front and took their seats. Ryou was sitting in-between Bakura and Malik, who was sitting next to Marik, and Bakura had Yugi on his other side. Yami was already standing by the alter looking calm and dignified.

The opening music started to play and most peoplefell silent.

"How come he looks so calm? He's getting married for Ra's sake! Shouldn't he be nervous – even if this is a sham marriage?"

"Gods, he must be uncomfortable in that get up!"

"How long is this stupid ceremony going to last?"

"Hey, is Lord Kaiba flirting with Jou?"

"I think it's the other way round."

"Well what better place to get matched up than at a wedding?"

"Or to have sex."

Ryou and Yugi both shushed them at the same time then turned back to the ceremony, smiling merrily. Bakura, Malik and Marik all sighed and started counting down the minutes to the after party.


Ryou fell back onto his bed and closed his eyes, letting memories of the beautiful wedding and the hilarious after party replay in his mind's eye. Nearly everyone had gotten drunk that night.

Malik and Marik had decided to play matchmaker and had pushed Lord Kaiba on top of Jou along with doing other clichéd tricks. Needless to say their plan worked.

Yami was so drunk that he jumped onto a chair and started singing 'twinkle twinkle little star' at the top of his voice. Then he and Bakura did a duet of 'Ba Ba black sheep'.

Ryou felt the bed dip and turned to see that Bakura was lying next to him. They both smiled lovingly at each other.

"What are you thinking about angel?" Bakura asked, staring dreamily at Ryou.

"Nothing love," Ryou answered, looking at Bakura in the same way.

Bakura pulled Ryou into his arms. The prince snuggled into the thief's chest and let his eyes close.

"Oh no you don't," Bakura said, slightly annoyed. "You can't fall asleep without giving me my goodnight kiss."

Ryou gave a small moan of protest but managed to open his eyes and give Bakura a quick peck on the cheek. When he tried to move away Bakura pulled him forward into a passionate kiss that involved much use of the tongue.

When they finally pulled apart for air Ryou gave Bakura his best glare. The thief chuckled.

"What? You didn't expect me to let you get away without doing it properly did you?" Bakura said in a mocking tone. Ryou pouted and turned away. "Don't get upset Ryou," Bakura said in a soothing voice. "You know I was only teasing."

When Bakura received no response he tickled the boy until he gave in. He then proceeded to give Ryou his version of the puppy dog pout. This made Ryou laugh until he decided to forgive Bakura.

Bakura smirked and once again captured Ryou's lips. Ryou was more willing this time and wrapped his arms around Bakura's neck. The thief removed his arms and pinned them at either side of his head. He then left Ryou's mouth and moved down to attack the prince's throat.

Ryou moaned softly as Bakura's tongue lapped at his milky skin. He closed his eyes as Bakura kissed from his jaw line down to the opening in his shirt. Bakura frowned when he reached the soft cotton and quickly removed it. He then proceeded to place random kisses all over Ryou's chest.

Ryou gasped as Bakura's lips landed around one of his nipples. A rough tongue left the thief's mouth and ran itself over the sensitive nub. Ryou let out a deep moan, lifting himself slightly to gain more contact.

Bakura smirked again and raised himself to look down at his beautiful prince. A blush tainted Ryou's pale cheeks as he opened his eyes and saw Bakura's lecherous gaze. He suddenly felt the need to cover himself but that disappeared when Bakura swooped in and captured his mouth.

Bakura ran his hands up and down Ryou's sides, taking in the contours of his perfect body. He stopped at Ryou's waist and headed for his belt. He had almost finished removing it when a soft hand came to rest upon his. Bakura broke the kiss and looked into Ryou's eyes.

"Not tonight," Ryou said in a quiet, breathless voice.

"Why not?" Bakura asked. "I've waited a year for you. Have I not proved my love? Have I not proved that I am worthy?" Anger was now seeping into Bakura's voice. How could Ryou not trust him? Why should he be denied the pleasure that a faithful lover deserved?

Ryou smiled softly, staying calm. "You have proved your love Bakura and I do trust you. It's just that we're getting up early and spending the day with my brother tomorrow. Do you really want him to know that we're having sex when he sees me limping?"

Bakura thought about this. "That is a good point. He'd have me hanged for hurting you wouldn't he?"

Ryou nodded. "That's why you have to wait." He reached up and cupped Bakura's cheek. "I'd trust you with my life Bakura, don't ever forget that. Just because I want you to wait doesn't mean that I don't love or trust you. It just means that we need to find the perfect moment. And now isn't the perfect moment."

Bakura nodded. "I'm sorry I got mad."

Ryou pulled Bakura's face towards his and their lips met. Bakura fiddled with the buttons on his shirt and finally managed to get it off. Their lips stayed locked until they became breathless. Bakura pulled away and laid his head on Ryou's chest. Ryou's fingers ran through his hair in a comforting manner.

They then lay there together, enjoying the peaceful silence and the comfort that came from being close to each other, until they both fell into blissful unconsciousness…


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Oh, and look out for my next fic: The Fivewizard Tournament. That's the Harry Potter one :)