Ryou P.O.V.
'Slowly...slowly..got it' I thought happily as I had finally stolen a bundle of fruit right from under the owners nose. Yugi was behind me making sure no one was watching us. I showed Yugi my latest catch and though he knew it was stolen, he couldn't help but smile.
We slowly and quietly walked away to go find a spot to eat in piece. Soon enough we found a nice place to sit under some shade. Yugi and I sat down and started to gobble up some of the fruits. I looked around after I finished eating enough to stop my hunger.
It was then that I saw a boy about the age of 13 walk right by a food stand, and in one smooth moment he stole a nice ripe piece of fruit. I blinked. I couldn't remember how many times Bakura had done that to me, a lot of my stuff went missing because of that trick. I looked at Yugi.
The boy was now almost finished eating all of the purple grapes.
"Yugi, we shouldn't eat to much, we don't know when are next meal will be so I think we should save the rest," I said to the tri colored teen.
"But Ryou, the food will rot if we don't eat it now," said Yugi. I sighed. Yugi did have a good point. So instead of arguing the two of ate all the food though slowly, so the taste would last longer. I looked around myself once again.
Everyone was staring at Yugi and I strangely. I couldn't help but feel nervous under their gaze. I then looked down at my clothing. I could tell that it was why everyone was staring. I sighed. 'Well maybe I can steal some clothes as well' I thought.
"Ryou, I have a question," said Yugi. I looked at him.
"What is it," I asked softly, not wanting to snap at the Yugi.
"How are we going to make our wishes come true I mean, its not like the pharaoh is going to show up at this exact moment and tell me everything about him," Yugi asked. I blinked and let out a sigh of frustration. 'Now he gets it,' I thought in annoyance.
"I don't know yet Yugi, I think we'll find out that later, now all we have to worry about is fitting in here so that way we don't look suspicious," I said.
"Does that mean you're going to steal some clothes than," said Yugi casually. I nodded.
"Come on, lets go find some place where we can get some free clothes," I said while standing up. I grabbed Yugi's hand and pulled up the smaller boy. I then smiled, it wasn't real, but it seemed to make Yugi feel better. We then began looking around every where to find a stall full of clothes. Soon luck seemed to be in our favor. A stall with a ton of clothing and a ton of people. I can remember a conversation with Bakura about this kind of thing.
Flashback
"Its always a good thing to have a bunch of people around when your stealing goods," Bakura said.
"But Bakura, wouldn't that get you caught since there are so many people," I asked. Bakura shook his head.
"No, it's a good thing cause it makes things a lot less noticeable, the owners of the goods are too busy trying to sell all it can to the customers that they don't even notice, all you have to do is be quiet and casual," Bakura said while giving off his trade mark smirk.
End of flashback.
I smiled. That was one of our most civilized conversations. Bakura always seemed so different whenever he was talking about his thieving days, he seemed...like a little kid, and because he only showed that side to me, I had fallen in love with him for it, god was I an idiot.
I shook my head to chase away those thoughts.
"Ryou, how are we going to steal a pair of clothes with all those people around." Yugi asked. I looked at him and smiled.
"Just watch me, now stay here and don't move till I say so," I said before casually running over to the stall. Yugi watched me fearfully. I looked for some clothes that might fit me and Yugi. Just like Bakura had told me, the person in charge of the stall was too preoccupied with the customers to worry about thieves.
I then saw a few pieces of clothing that Yugi and I could fit in. I looked around. No one seemed to notice me so I quickly grabbed the few articles of clothing, stuffed them into my shirt, and then casually walked of to where Yugi was waiting.
"I got it," I said happily when I arrived just in front of him. Yugi's eyes seemed to grow larger as he looked at the articles of clothing.
"Ryou you took so much, we only needed at least one pair of clothing each," Yugi said. I shook my head.
"Yugi we are living in a desert, I hardly doubt that one pair of clothing will last us here," I said. Yugi just nodded.
"Come on, lets go find a place to change," I said before heading off in some random direction with Yugi at my heels. 'I guess this can't be too bad' I thought as I finally found a deserted alley to change in.
"We'll change here okay," I said to Yugi. Yugi just nodded and started to change. I was now wearing black shorts and a black shirt as well as a red robe. The outfit kind of reminded me of Bakura, so I knew I had to have it.
Yugi was now wearing a dark blue shirt and an even darker shade of blue shirt. He had a violet colored robe that seemed to match his eyes. We looked at each other and smiled.
"Well I guess Egypt isn't that bad," I said before walking out of the alley.
"Now what," Asked Yugi. I looked around. I had no clue what to do. 'I don't even know how to get a job here, how the hell am I suppose to live without having the money to get by with, I can't just steal ALL the time.' I sighed. 'What am I going to do.'
I began walking again. This time I had no idea what to do.
"Hey maybe we could become an assistant to one of these shop people." Yugi said. I shook my head.
"From what I had learned from Bakura, people who sells things like the things here in town were the people who could barely get their family by, there was no way anybody here could be making enough money to feed two extra mouths."I told Yugi. He just sighed.
"What are we going to do then, we need to do something to stay alive here," Yugi said. I looked around. Nothing. Absolutely nothing could help us out in this predicament. I sighed once more.
"I am sure we will get by somehow Ryou, don't worry about it too much," Yugi said. I just nodded.
"We better go find some place to stay," I said. Then suddenly I felt a presence, as if some one were following me. I looked behind me but saw no one. 'Maybe I am being paranoid' I thought.
After about 10 minutes of walking I knew I wasn't feeling paranoid, there was something following us, I had learned quite well when to know that someone was near by, lurking in the shadows somewhere from, yup you guessed it, Bakura.
Bakura would always try to surprise me or scare me. Mostly the latter. His psychotic theory of doing this was to train me into being more alert of my surroundings. Amazing. He actually taught me something useful for once. I shook my head to clear those thoughts and paid more attention to where this stalker was coming from.
I concentrated real hard. I then made Yugi stop walking. The boy looked at curiously but said nothing. I ignored him. I then concentrated some more. I closed my eyes for a brief minute. I felt the presence shift. I immediately opened my eyes. The presence was about 5 feet behind me to the right.
I whirled around and ran straight towards where my instincts were telling me to go. Actually most of my instincts were to run away as fast as possible but then again, when have I ever listened to those type of instincts. I reached out and grabbed for the person.
It seemed it was startled because it only moved a little bit until when I caught its what I believed was its arm. For a moment the person did not move but then it started struggling. I could feel my grip slipping so I did something that Bakura had done to me more times then I could count.
I let go of the person as the were trying to pull their arm away at full strength, and I saw the person fall down and crash into the floor.
"Who are you, and what do you want," I said when I sure the person was not getting up. The person groaned then looked up at me. All I could see were silverish green colored eyes.
The person slowly sat up so now I could see more of them though it still didn't help that he was hidden in the shadows from my sight.
This person had light yellow hair that was tied into a high ponytail, the person I could tell was also male and looked pretty well built. He looked about the same size as Yami. What really got me was that this person was smirking. As if he were taunting me.
Yugi walked up next to me and grabbed my arm, as if I could protect him from this person. 'I highly doubt that' I thought.
"I am deeply sorry for scaring you, I did not mean to make you angry, it is just, I couldn't help but over hear about your predicament," said the person who I now named as Stalker.
"That still doesn't explain why you were following us," I said irritably. Man Bakura's attitude really has rubbed off on me. Not too long ago I would have at least given this guy time to explain. Oh well, I guess broken hearts can do that to ya. I better stop thinking now. Stalker is talking again not that it really matters.
"Well you see, I couldn't help but notice how well you stole those items without being caught, and if I am correct this would be your first time stealing," said the man in an almost innocent voice. 'Innocent, as if' I thought. Yugi tightened his grip on my arm.
"So what if it was," I said.
"And if I heard correctly you need a place to stay or rather a place to help you survive. I nodded. Stalker licked his lips thoughtfully.
"Well then I have a very good offer for you." said Stalker. I blinked, this guy couldn't seriously be thinking what I think he is thinking could he.
"Well you see, my boss is always looking for new talent as you may say to help him out while he is out stealing things and well you seem to really have the kind of talent my boss would need, especially with your appearance," said the man.
I blinked again. 'What does he mean especially with my appearance.' I thought suspiciously.
"Are you saying you want Ryou to be a thief or something," Yugi asked accusingly. The man nodded. I saw Yugi's eyes narrow.
"Ryou, you are not going to take this guys offer are you?" asked Yugi.
"We do need the money and a place to stay," I muttered. Yugi's eyes widened at what I said.
"You can't be serious." Yugi said.
I looked at Stalker then came to a conclusion.
"I will join this team of bandits of yours but only on one condition." I said. Stalker raised his eyebrow.
"Yugi will not have to do any thieving nor will anyone touch him while I am away or around, that means he will not be used as any sort of sex toy or anything else that has to do with prostitution, and the same goes for me as well." I said. The man smiled.
"You are very wise, most men ask for extra money or something, it is nice to meet someone who has honor and a brain, I accept your offer, come follow me." said Stalker. I looked at Yugi. He just sighed and nodded. We then started to follow Stalker.
'What have I gotten myself into' I thought.
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