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Chapter 2: Weird Meeting?

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Two different clans,

Different foxes met,

Under the bright shade of the meadow,

Crimson and Amethyst clash,

Yugi stared at the other fox, his eyes wide and filled with wonder. He tilted his head, not the least afraid of the other. He heard that the dark kitsunes were malevolent but this one had an aura of mystery and kindness that it made Yugi contemplate. "Uhm...? Me?" he asked, still a bit wary of the stranger in front of him.

Yami clamped his mouth shut, hand covering it as he looked away. His tails lashed nervously behind him and his ear twitched, quite nervous at such encounter with a light fox. The shadowed ones said they were filled with light and would not hesitate to kill them, least they wanted to show themselves. He swallowed the lump in his throat, contemplating if he should speak or not.

The thick silence that followed made it look like a butter knife could cut through it.

"...Yes..." Yami blurted out, his hand still covering his mouth.

Yugi tilted his head and looked down, fiddling slightly with the flower on his hand, a small blush on his cheek, embarrasment clear on his face. "Oh--uh--I'm just a random fox in here spotting the meadows. I decided to come here since I saw it." he explained briefly.

Yugi's brows furrowed slightly and he glanced up, guilt shining in his violet eyes. "Did I disturb your territory? If so, I'm terribly sorry. I'll go now if you wish?" he asked after another moment of silence.

Yami pursed his lips and looked away, hand falling at his side, contemplating deeply. Should he say yes or no? Part of him wanted to be alone, while another part wanted the light fox to stay.

How ironic.

Yami opened his mouth to speak; "...No it's okay, you can stay."

As soon as those words left his mouth, he internally slapped himself for even answering... but the answering smile and gleam of the other's eyes made every bad thought in Yami's mind vanish.

Before he even realized it, he had sat down beside the other, his tails draping gently on the flowers, he tilted his head, for some reason he had a nagging feeling in his heart, wanting to hold the light fox close, yet his mind held back his actions. He chewed on his inner cheek, still hesitant in speaking.

"Well.. uhm.. my name is..uhmm.. Its Yugi." Yugi introduced himself so suddenly that Yami was thrown for a loop.

The dark fox had to blink for a moment before he replied, slow, soft, and hesitant. "...Yugi?" he asked, the name rolling off his tongue pleasantly.

Yugi nodded, smiling up at the other, a small blush on his porcelain cheeks again, he tilted his head, the bell tucked neatly on his ornamental hairpin, jingling in the process.

"Yes...Yugi. My name is Yugi," he paused and stared at Yami for a while before asking. "What about you? What is your name?"

Yami gave pause, the silver bell behind his ear also tinkling. He hummed, taking a moment to answer, calculating his move like a master of a game. A moment later, he shrugged and looked over at the other, heart fluttering nervously. "Yami... I am called Yami." he said.

Yugi's brows furrowed in confusion, before his eyes widened and he started giggling. "Darkness?" he asked, one eyebrow raised.

Yami had the audacity to blush as he looked down. "Yes... Is... Is my name weird?" he asked.

Yugi shook his head. "Of course not. It is unique, in a way. I've never encountered another fox who has such an interesting name." he explained, a brief smile on his face as he continued to pluck at the petals on the flower he had picked.

The dark fox blinked slightly then chuckled. "Right. I suppose I should take that as a compliment." he replied, a bit bewildered and yet pleased.

The light fox nodded. "Yes, you should." he said.

Yami hummed, wanting to unwind and to atleast open up to the other male, but he found that he had to tread in cautious grounds. "...Won't the older foxes be angry if you meet a fox from another clan? I mean.. I am after all from a different type of element.." he mumbled, Yugi's ear flicked.

The violet hued fox turned his head to Yami and shrugged, plucking another flower. "It doesn't matter to me. Clan or not, different elements or anything, I find myself not caring. Just be you and that's enough for me. Why do you ask though?" Yugi tilted his head, blinking at the older fox.

Yami hesitated, then answered. "I...well.. I mean, we are from different elements and.. uh... I'm a dark fox, i'm supposed to be the hated kind of your.. clan?" he questioned.

Yugi widened his eyes. "..." he was silent for a moment. Yami looked away, fiddling with his hands.

"That's a load of crap if you ask me,"

Yami's head snapped back to Yugi's voice, eyes wide like saucers. "What?"

Yugi offered a gentle smile. "Its a load of crap in my opinion. Everyone should live in harmony and not judge each other. Yes, we are from different elements but that doesn't mean we have to fight because you are the opposite of our element. All we need is peace." he said, slowly putting a hand on Yami's shoulder.

Yami was silent before replying, a small, faint smile on his lips. "...Thank you..."

"You're welcome."

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Later that day, the two foxes were found playing the stream with the fishes. Yugi was giggling as he tried to catch his prey, feeling like a child all over again.

Yami was perched up on a rock, looking at the light fox as he toyed with the fishes, a small smile on his lips. He was still a bit hesitant, still not used to the fact that an opposite element had seen him, yet he wouldn't mind opening up slightly.

"Yugi, how old are you?" Yami found himself asking, his tone curious.

Yugi stopped his splashing and looked up at Yami, eyes swimming with confusion before they brightened in realization. The young one giggled and stood up straight. "I am 400 years old, will be reaching my 401 years in a week's time." he said. "Whay about you? How old are you?"

Yami hummed. "I'm 410 years old.. and well.. yeah." he replied, scratching the back of his head.

Yugi chuckled. "9 years older than me I see." he teased. Yami laughed softly, finding the violet eyed fox's enthusiasam, infective. "Yes, I am." he replied.

They stayed there the whole day, just enjoying each other's company and feeling the hesitation and tension melt away in the process.

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The sun was already dipping low in the horizon, dotting the sky blotches of reddish-orange and purple colors. Yugi looked up and blinked, gasping at how late it was. "It's that time already?"

Yami looked at the sky and nodded, silent for a second. "Yes, i'm afraid," he turned to Yugi. "Mustn't you go now? You don't want to worry the old ones." he informed. Yugi nodded, feeling quite disappointed that he could not stay.

"I guess so," he turned to Yami, tilting his head. "I'll see you around then? When can we meet again?"

Yami blinked, struck dumb for a moment at the question. Was.. was Yugi really wanting to see him again? Wow... that was... new. "I uhm... I don't know.." he stuttered.

Yugi's face fell and Yami quickly added; "But if you like! We can meet here, in two days time??" he hoped that he wasn't regretting this.

The violet orbs brightened and Yami found himself entranced by it, the world almost melting under his feet. He forced himself to smile, afraid if he stared too long, Yugi would run away from him and he would never get to see the other fox again.

Yugi nodded, a childish smile on his face. "Sure! I wouldn't mind! I'll meet you here in 2 days." he chirped. Yami nodded.

Yugi then hummed and opened his arms, grinning up at the dark fox. "Can you give me a hug? Please?"

Yami blinked, taken aback. "Wait, why?"

Yugi pouted. "Because that's what friends do? I mean, we are friends aren't we?"

'Ah crap... that pout on his face--why must he be so adorable?' Yami found himself thinking then caving in.

He strode over to Yugi and took him in his arms, hugging the younger. Yugi internallt cheered and wrapped his hand around Yami's shoulders, smiling. They then pulled away from each other. The light fox smiling as he backed away. "See you around then, Yami." he bowed and then rushed off, his footsteps silent and his tails waving as he ran.

Yami managed to wave back shakily at the retreating form. "See you around." he called out.

The dark fox turned on his heel to return to his home, all the while contemplating and sorting out himself. Today had been weird.

It struck him not a time later, that Yugi hadn't been enveloped by his shadows. But why? Why didn't they? He knew that he had never hurt someone but the shadowed ones did say if they came in contact with a living being, then they would get drowned by the shadows..

So why didn't Yugi?

Today, was indeed weird.

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Yugi returned back to his clan at record time, breaking in through the barrier of their territory. He stretched and began walking back to his den, watching as the groups of kitsunes, married, single, and elder all went out to check their city and greet other clansmen. Yugi sighed, wishing he could atleast fit in with them.

"Yugi! Where have you been?! You got me worried sick man!" Jonouchi's voice hollered, making Yugi jump and face the blonde.

"Oh! Jonouchi! I didn't mean to, I just got stuck in a very nice place and didn't have the heart to leave it yet." he explaimed briefly, half-lying and leaving out the part where Yami was with him.

Jonouchi grabbed his hand. "Alright, explanation accepted, but Yugi," his eyes shone with worry and slight fear. "The elders want to see you." he whispered.

Yugi's eyes widened. "See me? Why?" shock and fear was clear in his voice, making him tremble.

Jonouchi shook his head. "I don't know, but they sent me to get you. Said they had something to talk to you about."

Yugi froze and then nodded slowly, too afraid to voice out anything.

Today, is indeed weird.

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