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Chapter 8 Come

True to his word Kaiba's private plane dropped down in Cairo two days ago, yet the gang plus Kaiba were still clueless as to the whereabouts of Yami or Otogi. Frustration started to take roots in each of their hearts with the exception of Yugi. He held steadfast to the dream that Yami was somewhere waiting for him. His heart ached for the other and tonight of all nights the feeling took root and wouldn't let go.

Yugi left the expensive hotel suite after all the others were asleep and bribed a young merchant to take him deep into the darkest part of town, the tombs. He received a message from a man in a white robe to meet him at the tombs. Clutching his necklace close to his breast, he followed the merchant in search of the tall dark stranger who wore a hood over his head but Yugi could see the outline of deep tattoos etched into the side of his face. His expression was one of silent fear. Yugi followed behind the young merchant who looked more like a thief and his mind wondered to the first meeting two days ago inside the lobby when he first encountered his destiny.

Flashback …..

"Jono-kun did you see where the man in the white robe ran off too," Yugi asked.

"Ah . . . must be the desert sun getting to you, nobody here but us hungry travelers." Jounouchi answered.

"But he was right here, I bought these maps of Egypt from him, but I didn't have enough money so I went back to the room. Look there's the stand."

"Yugi those maps are free for the guest, look I got one and Mokuba is using his as a fan." Jounouchi laugh.

"But I did see him," confused Yugi kept his silence and followed the gang to the dining room for a quick meal.

Later that night Yugi opened his map and folded in between some sightseeing suggestions Yugi found a mysterious note; it read 'in two days time, your journey will began, have courage for much danger lies ahead, but your destiny will be fulfilled.'

For the first time Yugi kept a secret from his closest friends and went in search of the man in the white robe. The only clue available existed at the map stand, so he returned to his only point of reference. A stranger approached the young boy and asked his name.

"Are you the boy from Japan in search of his destiny?" the stranger whispered.

"Do you know where Yami is? Tell me this instance!" Yugi yell.

The man disappeared, but not before he shoved a piece of paper at Yugi. Yugi ran after the man only to see a white robed man disappear around a corner outside the hotel. In his haste he stumbles and dropped the precious note. Scrambling on the ground Yugi retrieved the note now he was looking at a pair of shinny black leather boots.

"Yugi what the hell are you doing, the geeks are looking for you," Kaiba spoke sternly as he lifted Yugi up in one grasp of his large hand.

"Damn it Kaiba put me down this is none of your business," Yugi voiced his indigence, he hated when Kaiba excised his authority.

"You drag my ass half way across the world. Oh it's my business you little fowl mouth brat." Kaiba loosen his grip and allowed the teen to slip through his fingers. "Now what are you hiding?"

Yugi refused to answer and glared at Kaiba in return. "I don't owe you a damn thing Kaiba. You only agree to this trip out of your own selfishness and curiously; admit it; you didn't want to look like a fool in front of Mokuba."

"Smart ass," Kaiba turned and walked away. "Two more days that's all the time I'm giving you to find your worthless lover, after which you can rot in these cursed desert sands."

Yugi stuffed the note in his pocket and turned toward the elevator, but a voice coming from the hall way changed his course and halted Kaiba's journey.

'Yugi! What are you doing out here with Nii-sama?" Mokuba called out. "We were looking all over the hotel. Mokuba turned his attention to Kaiba with concern on his face. "Nii-sama you got a lead or something?"

"What's wrong Yugi-kun, seeing ghost and spirits?" Ryou added. "You're as white as a mummy."

"Just getting a little air," Yugi lied. "I'm fine, really."

"Well it's dinner time and we are all going to go to city hall tomorrow and surf the net, maybe there's some local information on Yami and his family."

Yugi looked a little puzzle, but Jonounchi cleared up the confusion. "Yu how many tri-colored hair Egyptians do you think there are in this city," Jonounchi smiled at the brilliant plan.

"Ahh . . . Mokuba please tell me this isn't your idea." Kaiba voiced.

"You got a better idea, money bags?"

"Jono-kun its ok, everyone is being so helpful. Thank you," Yugi added while clutching his right pocket, he had plans of his own. "Let's go eat and start out fresh in the morning."

After dinner Yugi fringed a stomach ache and went upstairs to read the note which started to burn a hole in his pocket. It took all his wits to avoid Kaiba's glare. Sure enough he was supposed to contact the white robbed man later that night in the tombs, but where and how? So here I am following a stranger.

End of Flashback . . .

"Mister . . . where exactly is this place and why are the streets so dark and deserted." Yugi whispered as he shuffled to keep up with the stranger, who never spoke a word. He heard someone call him Bakura and it seem to piss the strange off. He left the main roads and continued to lead Yugi down dark allies and narrow passage ways, hiding from humans. Yugi couldn't tell if the chill from his bones came from the air or the fear in his heart.

"Hey stop . . . if you don't say something soon. . . ." Yugi bump into a pole because he was looking behind himself and forgot to look forward. In a spit second the guy was nowhere to be found, he'd been ditched. The man called Bakura had taken his money and left the teen in a den of thieves, cutthroats, and liars.

Yugi was all alone and scared. He started to run and eventually surfaced into a busy market place. Merchants barbering assorted goods were everywhere but the looks from the shop keepers and customers was cagy.

The hairs on his nape started to tickle his neck and sweat poured down his shoulders, by that time he realized he was being followed with nowhere to run. 'Yami I really need you!' the words echoed in his heart like a prayer, just before he was grabbed. Cloth was forced inside Yugi's mouth and the boy was carried off. His last thoughts were of Yami and the love he'd never have, but his worst nightmare involved rape and murder.

The sound of a door closing and the scent of heavy incense made him realize he was in a room. The air was thick with smoke and it burned his throat. Tears ran down his cheeks before his vision started to blur and he knew he'd pass out from the flumes that stated to leak from the cloth now placed over his nose.

Thirty minutes later . . . .

Yami help me!" The boy kicked and punched at the air. He caught conflicting male scents and continued to fight at the arms that encircled his small body.

"Calm down . . . . . lover it's me, you're safe," a deep baritone voice filled his head and he opened his eyes to glaze at his lover. Yami's piercing crimson eyes smiled down at his kitten.

"Yami!" Yugi uttered the name softly; it was a lover's sigh.

The older man touched Yugi's trembling hands and held them tight against his own cheeks. "See I'm not a dream."

Yami's cool touch on his cheeks caused tears to surface in the corners of Yugi's eyes, but within seconds a light went off in his head and the tears dried. With all his might Yugi slapped Yami across his cheek and both guys went flying in different directions each landing on his ass.

Shocked Yami was completely caught off guard, it's not that he couldn't block the slap; it's just that he didn't have a defense against an attack from his little kitten. Cautiously he rose and started to approach the upset youth.

"Don't you dare come any closer!" Yugi screamed his voice was choked with emotion and pain.

"Kitten," Yami whispered.

"Stuff it; you have no right to call me that anymore. You're nothing but a low life thief." Yugi wiped his eyes and straighten his back. He looked around and realizes they were alone. Had he been treated so roughly by this man he loved with all his heart? "How could you leave me to suffer? My feelings meant nothing."

"Yugi let me explain?" Yami smirked; he still didn't realize the extent of his conduct.

"I don't want your explanation. I deserve much more, starting with a little trust. I'm not some little high school boy looking for a thrill. Did you kiss my cheek on the way out; damn you? First you left and then you faked your death."

Yugi left the bed and stood his position on the other side of the room, which wasn't far enough for comfort. Yami's scent called to his physical nature and he wanted to be ravished. Shit he wanted down and dirty sex. Yami had awakened his desires and Yugi felt like a bitch in heat; his hole needed to be filled.

"I never once stop thinking about you?"

"I said stuff it," Yugi voice started to crack. "Is it your nature to screw the boys and leave? Am I one of many hearts you've trampled?"

"Don't do this?" Yami stood up and moved a few feet towards the angry youth. "Placing your life in danger would have destroyed everything I've come to hold precious, it was easier to just leave you."

"I swear if you come any closer I'd never let you touch me again. Oh but that wouldn't be a problem for the invisible man; you'd just disappear." Yugi started to tremble; he could feel the heat emanating from the other's body. Yami was a full grown man and Yugi wanted him despite his present anger. He glanced down at Yami's crouch and almost gave in.

"Enough . . . . If you hate me so much why in the hell did you come?"

"Why did you ask me; leaving clues all over the place? It's easy I wanted to kick your ass and make you suffer as I have. Maybe I thought seeing you would somehow heel my wounds, but instead of closing I'm bleeding again. You broke my heart."

Yugi wanted nothing more that for Yami to hold him tightly. But he just couldn't back down yet, the lock that surrounded his heart seen to tighten with each breath.

"It's a long story?" my little lover.

"I've got a lot of time, there's nothing else out there for me." Yugi's eyes met Yami's and a truce was called. "Don't tell me you're sorry, I couldn't bare that bullshit and don't tell me I wouldn't understand or that I'm too young . . ."

"What I have to say is forever and between men. If you come down this road there is no turning back I won't be able to let you go, ever?" Yami moved a little closer and Yugi sigh.

"Is it my destiny foretold by the man in white?" Yugi thought.

"Would you come with me and never look back . . . . I would not only take your body, but your heart and soul as well. I defy the heavens to stop my actions and ask you to travel down the devils road. Come Yugi and let me call you Kitten once more." Yami extended his arm and beckon Yugi to come and dance. Yugi could hear the music as it played in his mind. The tone spelled danger. He had a choice to make . . . . . . . . . .

R/r

So what will Yugi do for love or is it just LUST? Enjoy and review, watch the mystery as it unfolds and watch for Kaiba's involvement as it deepens.