Zorc was informed that Ryou was leaving, he had been pardoned...Bakura was the murderer, and had been sentenced to life imprisonment.
"Hmm, interesting," mused Zorc after being delivered the news, aware of what's going on here though didn't think it required his interference.
Dartz walked up. "What happened?" Dartz hummed.
"Ryou has been set free. Apparently he had been wrongfully sentenced. Bakura murdered whoever Ryou had been framed for. So, one let out and Bakura is sentenced for life," replied Zorc, giving him the scoop.
"Hmmm. Well, we'll have to move Bakura to solitary then." Dartz noted.
"No, Anzu has told me he has helped one of her patients. Bakura won't be moved," he told him simply, having figured this out.
Dartz shrugged. "Interesting, but okay. How is the guard doing?"
"Hn, it is. Apparently he has gone silent so Anzu is trying to see what can be done," shrugged Zorc.
Dartz nodded. Going back to paperwork, he eyed Zorc sometimes. He was definitely pleased he had caught Zorc's eye.
It pleased him that he has such a receptive partner. Indeed having a co-warden is one of the best decisions made so far in his life.
\/\/\/
When Anzu came in, Yami looked at her. "I want to see Yugi." he said calmly.
"I can arrange it," Anzu told him gently, frowning though she isn't sure if he's ready for visitors.
Yami just nodded.
After a few hours, Anzu walked in with Yugi, giving him time during visiting hours. Looking down, he didn't know how to go about this. Anzu would be outside, keeping watch in case she needed to intervene.
"Are you happy with Ushio?" Yami asked, still sitting, saying nothing else, voice devoid of emotion.
"No, you know why I did it," he said softly with a pensively sad look. "I'm doing this to protect you."
"You looked rather happy with Ushio. If he is who you prefer, I understand and will not bother you." His hands were balled into fists.
Yugi reached through to have his fingertips brush against Yami's cheek, "I want to be with you, but I have to play my part of getting on Ushio's good side. In the end we'll be together. I promise. I'm sorry if this is hurting you."
Yami's eyes softened at the touch as he looked at Yugi. "I'd kill him for touching you." Yami admitted quietly.
"Heh, I know," grinned Yugi impishly. "Just give me some time and he'll be dealt with."
Yami blinked, nodding slowly. "I want you...badly." Yami admitted; his eyes hazy.
"You too, Yam," he whispered, looking at him fondly though retracted his hand. "I gotta go, but I'll be back later when visiting hours are open again."
Yami nodded, retreating back into his shell as he went back, sitting by the wall.
Anzu saw Yugi out, giving him a faint smile. It seemed to have gone well. Being escorted back to his cell, Yugi went to go sit on his bunk.
Ushio came in. "You okay?"
"Of course," reassured the shorter male, raising a brow. "Reason why I wouldn't be?"
Ushio shrugged. "So..." he smirked, coming over and grabbing Yugi's ass. "You want some of this seven?" he smirked.
Squeaking out in surprise of being grabbed, he blushed. Keeping up playing his role, he nodded sheepishly. While he is usually stoic, there are times when his emotions come through.
Ushio picked up Yugi, laying him on the bed, working on Yugi's pants.
Helping him take them off, everything below his waist became bare to him.
Ushio smirked, licking his lips. Slipping off his pants, Ushio lay Yugi on the bed, positioning himself at the entrance.
Steeling himself, he hoped this wouldn't hurt. He's been intimate with a man before, but not at this size. Though that had been before he had been put behind bars.
Ushio didn't care if Yugi was in pain or not. He wanted to tap that ass. Shoving in, he started thrusting.
Gritting his teeth, he just hoped to get this over and done with.
It didn't take long before Ushio emptied in Yugi. Shuddering, he leaned over, planting a sloppy kiss before flopping on the bed.
Sighing, he felt glad to have gotten it over with. Hopefully maybe tonight he could get this done and over with without having to wait another day.
Ushio fell asleep rather quickly.
Knowing that pretty much nothing would wake him up, Yugi brought out a sharp object he had gotten from bartering. Bringing it up to Ushio's jugular he plunged it in. There's a lot of blood that spurted out though it would be fatal enough to take him out.
"My gang now bitch," smirked Yugi, gathering his stuff, having put a glove on so the fingerprints would be capable of tracing to him, tossing it into his bag before leaving, picking the lock to return to the psych ward, having snuck in to see Yami.
Yami was asleep, his back to the wall, still sitting up.
Picking the lock, he came in to put his bag down before going to hug him, having washed and re-dressed in a fresh pair of clothes before coming here.
Yami opened his eyes. They cleared a bit at seeing Yugi. He smiled. "Hey...visiting hours again?" His voice was warmer, sleep still filling his eyes.
"Kind of. I came to let you know I took out Ushio," he told him quietly. "So, I took over his gang."
"You are the leader now?" Yami yawned. He had an IV in his arm.
"Yep," Yugi nodded, holding him carefully so not to jostle him at all. "Um, I kind of snuck my way in here and picked the lock..."
"That's awesome." Yami smiled. "I think they are giving me sleeping stuff." He yawned again as he lay his head in Yugi's neck, kissing it gently.
"That's ok. I hope I won't get in trouble for being here," frowned Yugi, sitting down to have Yami laying with him in a more comfortable position so his IV would be secure.
"It's fine. You make me calm." He whispered, holding Yugi like a teddy bear.
"Good," he smiled; glad that he could finally be with Yami for real now that Ushio has been dealt with. "You sleep. I'm sure Anzu will understand and see if I can be in the same situation like with Bakura and Mal'."
"Do you still like me even though I'm crazy?" Yami whispered as he was falling asleep.
"Of course. I love you, silly," Yugi told him honestly.
Yami smiled sleepily. "I love you, too." Yawning, he started snoring lightly.
\/\/\/
After Ryou was released, he found out why he was released. He also knew that it was impossible for Bakura to have been the murderer, as Bakura was with Ryou that night.
Frowning, he wondered why Bakura is being framed now. He'd need to do some sleuthing to uncover the mystery. Regaining his certification to go back into paramedic practice he knew that he would be able to go back to work shortly. Recovering his stuff he had to give up before going into prison he left to return to his apartment. It would be where Marik would stay too when he's not at the prison. Somehow he had gained Marik's number so he texted him his address for later.
Marik knocked on the door quietly.
Having put things away and all, Ryou went to go answer it, "Hey there."
"Hi." Marik smiled.
"Come in," Ryou stepped aside to let him in to his apartment.
Marik smiled, offering a bottle of wine.
Ryou grinned, accepting it to place on the coffee table, going into the kitchen to grab some glasses to come back out. Putting them down beside it he then went to go hug Marik.
Marik hugged him back tightly. "I like seeing you like this." He admitted.
"Good," he appreciated hearing that, hugging him back. "Look, I found something out. Bakura didn't murder the bloke. He was set up too."
Marik frowned, eyes sad. Taking Ryou's hands, he sat the whitenette down. "Ry, I believe you...but, Bakura confessed. Did a polygraph and everything. That is why you won your appeal."
Sighing, he nodded grimly, "I know.."
"He wanted to protect you."
"I know, Marik," he gave a sad smile, hugging him before going to open the bottle of wine to fill their glasses.
Marik felt bad for Ryou. Once Ryou sat down, Marik frowned. "Our nurse is quitting. Would you be interested in working there so you could see your brothers easier?"
"Sure, that would be a good idea," nodded Ryou, figuring it could be interesting working in place he had been previously imprisoned in.
"I will talk to the Wardens and let you know." Ryou smiled.
"Sounds good," nodded the brit, figuring they should make this more of a happy time as it is of new beginnings together.
"So, I brought one of my favorite movies," Marik blushed.
"Good," Ryou thought that would be a fitting touch to things. "Which one would that be?"
"The Princess Bride." Marik blushed more.
"Nice," Ryou liked it as well, thinking it would be an enjoyable watch.
As the movie played, Ryou intertwined his fingers in Marik's.
Leaning against the blonde's side, Ryou enjoyed his time with him.
After the movie, as Marik got ready to leave, he leaned over, kissing Ryou gently.
Kissing him back tenderly, he smiled fondly at his partner. He hoped they would be able to do this again soon.
"Friday I wanted to take you to a carnival?" he asked hopefully
"That would be fun," Ryou beamed, liking to go to those and the last time he had was when he and Akefia were kids.
Marik smiled, heading out.
\/\/\/
Akefia yawned, waking up. "You okay?" he asked Atem, knowing what happened with Ushio, since word travelled quick in prison.
"Yeah, I am," reassured Atem, thinking at least Yugi had done the right thing, knowing he had his plan set.
Leaning over, Akefia kissed Atem gently, trying this out.
Surprised at this, he pressed back to return the kiss, pulling away eventually when he needed oxygen.
Akefia's eyes were dark. "I am not used to this." He admitted.
"That's ok," he assured, not used to this either. "We'll figure it out."
"So, do we hold hands, hug, or what?" he asked.
"Whatever works," shrugged Atem, not knowing how to go about this precisely.
Akefia shrugged, letting Atem go first when the buzzer rang.
Going out, he went to the designated area with Akefia following suit behind him.
As they sat down to eat, Akefia nodded, waving Yugi over.
He came over, having not gotten food yet as he would try to swipe something for Yami.
Akefia grunted a 'hi' before grabbing his stuff and getting up. "I will let you two catch up."
"Right," he hoped Akefia would stay out of trouble, having Yugi come talk to him for a bit before he let him go to get food and steal a few things to bring back to the psych ward for Yami.
Akefia had gone to see Bakura. After a tense discussion, Akefia started the process of forgiveness...
It wouldn't be for another few days as to when Ryou starts working. So, Akefia would be wise to make amends with him. When Atem finished up with Yugi, he went to re-join with his partner while Yugi left to go reunite with Yami again.
Akefia turned, walking out and grabbing Akefia's hand.
Atem gave a small smile, hoping things will be ok.
"I love him, but he put Ryou in danger." Akefia grumbled. "But he did get him out of it." Frowning, Akefia sighed.
"I know," Atem did understand.
Akefia just went back to the cell, confused.
"Is something wrong?" asked Atem, having gone back with him.
"I don't know...I just...fuck...it is all..." Akefia passed out cold.
Frowning, Atem wondered what this could mean.
\/\/\/
Yugi came into Yami's cell. He had his tray then snagged some things for Yami. It was a few muffins and some hot chocolate.
Yami smiled at him. "I am sorry." His eyes lit up at the hot chocolate
"You have nothing to be sorry about, Yam," he reassured softly, handing him the drink while placing the food he brought for him on the table.
Yami's eyes slid closed. "This is a psych ward and a prison psych ward. Some will get out. I don't know if I will." Yami said sadly.
"Doesn't matter. I'm with you," he told him firmly.
"You will be paroled." He smiled.
"Probably not," muttered Yugi.
"I just want to be with you." Yami snuggled his head in Yugi's neck.
"You're with me now," he said softly, wrapping an arm around him gently. "Go eat. You need your strength."
Nodding, Yami moved docilely like a puppy, doing as Yugi asked.
He didn't mind it, knowing his partner is in a fragile state. He just stayed there with him, hoping Yami would get better soon.
\/\/\/
Time passed. Ryou started working at the prison, Yami was medicated and stabilized, and Akefia didn't pass out anymore. Malik and Bakura still roomed together as well in the psych ward. Dartz walked up to Zorc. "We have some decisions to make with our inmates." he noted.
"Hmm, it seems so," mused Zorc, having noticed this as things seemed to have calmed down.
"Yami is medicated, but he cannot be a guard...the liability issues." Dartz looked at Zorc.
"Hmm, then he'd need to stay in the ward perhaps or moved," mused Zorc thoughtfully.
"Yugi does offer him stability...but who knows how long their relationship will last." Dartz mused.
"You said that about Bakura and Malik," he said dryly. "They'll be fine. We'll have Yugi stay with Yami permanently if that's what will work."
Dartz nodded. "Your new nurse is doing well."
"Good, he should," smirked Zorc, pleased to hear the good news.
"And how are you?" Dartz asked, massaging Zorc's shoulders.
"Mmm, just splendid. You?" he grinned, relaxing from his partner's hands on him.
"Better now." Kissing Zorc's ear, he smiled.
"Mmm, that's what I like to hear," he smiled back, appreciating have such a receptive partner.
"I think we will have the best, most state of the art prison in all of Japan." Dartz smirked.
"Heh heh, that's the plan," purred Zorc in content.
Dartz laid his head on Zorc's neck. "Are you happy?"
"Obviously I am. You?" inquired the dark haired male.
"Hmm, yes." Kissing Zorc, Dartz was happy he found his mate.
"Good," he smirked, kissing him back, knowing with Dartz by his side everything would be alright.
\/\/\/
Bakura stood in front of the prison preacher as he pronounced Bakura and Malik as spouses. Leaning over, he kissed Malik gently.
Kissing him back he felt happy for once in his life. Being able to be wed to his husband felt like a dream come true.
Bakura rubbed Malik's cheek. "Happy?"
"Of course," grinned the blonde, leaning into his touch.
Smiling, Bakura turned around. There were a few people there, including Yugi, Yami, Akefia and Atem, as well as Marik and Ryou.
Malik draped an arm around his partner's shoulders, grinning like a happy fool though he had no cares in the world with how happy he felt.
The inmates had managed to bake a cake for the lovebirds.
Yami looked over at Yugi. He nuzzled into Yugi's neck.
Smiling fondly, he wrapped an arm around his partner.
"You think we will ever get married?" Yami asked quietly.
"Of course," he pecked his cheek after having to jump a bit with how Yami's taller than him.
Yami grinned and hugged Yugi close. Akefia looked over at Atem.
"You okay?" He asked.
"Yes, I am," reassured his partner, glad things seemed to have settled down.
Kissing Atem's knuckles, Akefia smiled.
Marik walked up to Ryou. "He seems happy." Marik hugged Ryou.
"Yep," he hugged him back gently.
Kissing Ryou he smiled.
Even though all of the pairs were entombed in the institution by one way or another, love had been able to be found, even if it was sometimes through a painful, crazy, or mistaken reason.