Royals and Thieves

By Youkiyra Solar alias Krystal Fox

Krystal Fox: Let the story begin! Nothing of Yu-Gi-Oh Belongs to me it is all the creators of Yu-Gi-Oh to whom the original characters belong

Chapter 15 Ra is rising

Yami stood with his friend there were standing in his palace's courtyard, there before them were Bakura's people. Yami had welcomed them to live in Egypt so they might have their ruler near. Bakura having no desire to actually rule agreed to this ruling that his people would become Yami's citizens but if any problems arose they would call upon their ruler.

Yami was still shaken, he had killed his cousin. He had done it over a week ago.

The wounds from that fight still pained him as he walked or stood still for too long. His right arm was bandaged up from where he had gotten a horrible cut up the arm.

Bakura met his friend's eyes and they both nodded in approving smile at all that was being done.

Yami stood there with his friend he didn't know how long until Bakura whispered into his ear, "Yami, you look exhausted, you should head to bed, that leg can't stand much more." Bringing Yami's attention to the shaking leg that had been carefully wrapped by another arduous wound.

Yami nodded and then said, "I will check on Chaos then I promise you I will rest."

Bakura raised an eyebrow in question, he knew Yami.

Yami turned and left and Bakura made a mental note to check up on him in 30 min to see if the Almighty Pharaoh hadn't passed out on the floor because of further work that distracted him from bed.

Yami arrived at the healing wing where Sage and his wife had been caring for Chaos. All knew that Heart had not yet left Chaos' side and probably wouldn't unless Bakura asked her.

Sage stood there caring for the wounds that had quickly started to heal and the more severe ones were now just a little bit of scabs.

Heart was asleep, placed on the day bed that Sage and Dark and put near Chaos so she could still feel his heart beat. Heart had fallen exhausted into Bakura's arms earlier that day and he just told them to keep her near Chaos.

It is sweet that she loves Chaos Sage thought as he re-bandaged his son's wounds. He deserves some love, after all these years of caring for everyone else, his own heart needs to have some love now.

His thoughts were interrupted by the Pharaoh walking in, "My Pharaoh."

Yami nodded acknowledging his words. "How is Chaos?"

"He is on the mend, I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't wake up in the next 2 days and demand work to do." Sage said chuckling.

"Well I won't let him work till he is fully healed and approved by you to go back to work."

"That is exactly what he needs." Sage said gathering up his supplies.

"How is Heart?" The Pharaoh asked carefully.

"She is in love with my son and she had my blessing to pursue it. Chaos needs a little love in his life."

Yami nodded and the two walked out leaving Heart with her palm resting on top of Chaos' heart feeling the vibrations of his heartbeat.

Heart woke to the sounds of fading voices, then turning looked at Chaos, he was living, he was getting better. They had nearly lost him. That had been horrible she thought remembering what they had done to keep Chaos among the living.

Flashback:

Sage running with his son in his arms arrived in camp nearly screaming for the other magician's in the camp to come. They came recognizing the body he had in his arms.

Heart was allowed to sit in a chair at Chaos' head while they operated and fought to keep him living. She stroked his sweating brow and watched as they tore what cloth was left off of his upper body and began to carefully poke and prod.

"Collapsed lung." some one was saying, "Broken rib, bruised larynx,…." The list went on and on.

Then her heart nearly stopped at what was said next causing a flurry of action to start, "We're losing him. Someone quick hold back the shadows, they are trying to consume him!"

Somehow she was pushed out of the tent as the healing magician's worked their best to help Chaos. Heart in her tears felt a firm body in front of her and she held on letting her tears roll.

Bakura looked down at his beloved Heart she was sobbing in his arms. He calmed her as much as he could. Hours passed, still the magicians refused to let anyone in the tent. Finally Dark magician Sage exited the tent looked drained.

Yami stood beside Bakura and Heart, who was still in his arms, "How is he?"

Sage said in exhaustion, "He lives, and will live another day. We have healed any internal injuries he may have had and saved his voice. But he will live…." He trailed off as his legs gave out. His wife caught him and helped him to their tent where he would rest.

Bakura walked with Heart into the tent and they found Chaos covered with a sheet, probably having been removed of all clothes. He was breathing softly and there were bandages all over the bare skin. Bakura whispered, "You can stay with him as long as you like."

Then left her alone with him.

End of flashback.

Heart stroked Chaos' cheek and giving into her desire kissed him on the lips. Not noticing the flutter of eyelashes.

She sat back and looked at him again. His eyes were open. She blushed realizing what she had just done.

"Oh my" she said turning red. She looked down at the sheets embarrassed. She felt a worn hand lift her face up. Chaos was awake with love in his eyes.

In a voice barely that of a whisper Chaos said, "I liked that." He pulled her hand and kissed to back of it.

"Love you" Chaos thought.

Heart asked, "are you thirsty?"

He nodded and tried to sit up. Heart pushed him back down and said, "You need to stay down, and your father said you need one more day of bed rest before you get up and around."

Chaos sighed, he wished he could get up but at this point the didn't have the strength to fight Heart.

He relaxed as heart rubbed an oil into his arms and upper chest, it still being bare. He felt drowsy as she rubbed, in his sleep he felt her run a finger down his scar and then kiss it.

"I love you." He heard Heart say as she brought water to his lips. He relaxed as he felt the soothing liquid go down his throat. He closed his eyes and sighed. He reached out grabbing her wrist. Heart looked startled.

"As do I." he whispered softly. "I would have you be mine. If you would let me."

Heart blushed and laying her face close smiled kissing him. "I would if you asked me a thousand times, for now get better and then we can ask our masters."

He nodded.

Weeks later He stood on the balcony of his room watching the sun set. Below him in the courtyard Bakura and Yami were playfully sparring. It ending in a tickling match. He smiled both were acting like children again.

Warm arms wrapped around him from behind he tensed then sighed. Long slender fingers held him and teased him.

"What are doing now, Heart?" He said trying to look over his shoulder at her.

Dodging his look, "I am making sure that you are entirely healthy to be standing out here on this dangerous balcony where you could do yourself harm."

"Oh really?" he said amusedly. "I will just have to trust my fire-poker wielding beloved to protect me then, won't I?"

She blushed. It was long enough for Chaos to loosen her arms and pull her around front where he firmly kissed her.

"I think I have some better ideas about what to do this evening." He said whispering in her ear.

His suggestive tone made Heart blush and snuggle in, then she nodded.

"Whatever your wish is, my lord, I shall obey." She said smiling.

"Of course." He said leading her into the room onto the bed. He gently laid her flat and kissed her. "I love you Heart, for you do hold my heart and soul." He kissed her hand her cheek then her lips again. Then slowly the actions became more defined and ….…..(I'll let you guess what happens next)

Below in the courtyard Yami finally gave in.

"Alright alright, almighty thief you win, you can have your victory!" The tickling stopped.

"Well my rich captive," Bakura said with a smirk, "I will demand have of your treasury as a ransom and ten women from your harem…"

"Woe is me woe is me….not the harem!"

"What about your riches? Are you so concerned about your ladies that you care little of your wealth?" Bakura said knowing what was going to be said.

"Yes, for without pleasure where is a man in life?"

"You're sick!" Bakura said.

The two fell to the ground laughing.

At that moment Dark and Sage came walking in, seeing the two on the ground in hysterics shook their heads in almost identical fashions.

"Finally life as we know it." Sage said very sincerely then turning to Dark smiled and walked away.

Dark looked up towards his brother's window and wondered about the sounds he heard, perhaps he would as his Father later about it. Maybe I will be an uncle soon. He smiled and followed his father back to the temple of Ra, to prepare for the next rising of Ra.

Life was finally "normal" again. Maybe it would stay that way. Maybe not……

THE END

Krystal Fox: She's done. Hope you like it. I'm actually a little disappointed about how it turned out. If you can give me any pointers on how I could fix this last chapter it would help me feel a whole lot better. Anyways this is the end of Royals and Thieves. Ta-Ta for now.