Conflict of Interests
Drabble 16: Scary Movies
By: Kigen
Unofficially entitled Bedtime Stories of a Crimson Nightmare. Angst yet again, because I'm in an angsty mood. YohLyserg, because Yoh makes the tears go away.
Disclaimer: Lyserg being a PTSer is not exploited. If Shaman King was mine, Yoh would so be dealing with all Lyserg's flashbacks.
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It was movie night at the Asakura manor. And joy of joys, it was Horo's turn to pick the movie. He had chosen a horror movie, nothing too bad by the other's standards. It was better than the dumb teen so stupid it makes you laugh so you don't cry movies (after Napoleon Dynamite, Manta was never the same).
It was all going fine until they got to one of the gorier parts of the movie.
As the woman lay on the ground, writhing and screaming as her flesh was slowly consumed by ravenous flames, Lyserg got out of the room as fast as his two legs would take him.
"What's wrong with him? Horo asked Ren as Yoh quickly followed the dowser.
"Baka." was all Ren had to offer.
Yoh found Lyserg in the backyard. The dowser had his arms squeezed tight against his stomach, as though he was going to be sick. His breath was slow and shallow, his skin pale and sweating.
Yoh at down beside him, and wrapped an arm around Lyserg's shoulder. After a few minutes of silence and stillness, Lyserg sagged against Yoh. He let his head rest against his shoulder, as Yoh's hand found itself on his head.
"Sorry." Lyserg murmured, tears shining in his eyes, though they did not fall down his cheeks.
"Don't be."
"I... I thought I'd be over it by now..." Lyserg continued softly, looking down into his lap.
"Lyserg..." Yoh sighed, knowing that no matter what he said Lyserg wouldn't listen.
All he could do was pull Lyserg into his lap and hold him tight as the dowser lost control and sobbed. All he could do is offer a bit of comfort as Lyserg fought his demons, all alone, as he always did.
Because, that's all Lyserg would allow him to do.
Because that's all Yoh could do.
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Fluff or humor next drabble, I promise! I just like the angst so much, I can't resist posting it.
Read and review please.
Ja manna-san!