WOO it's here and up rather quickly anyway I thought I was really well till I hit the emo pharaoh on the couch. Eh I could have done better but alas I could think of nothing else anyway I'm rambling or about to so go ahead read, enjoy, and please review!
It had been just three days since the thief king had gotten his ring back, Yami had started wearing his puzzle once more and Seto and Marik fought over the rod. Yugi was hardly let out of Yami's sight, Ryou was seemingly always with Bakura or near him in some way. Malik had finally given up his refusal and let Marik do whatever with him, much to his enjoyment.
Jake stood in front of the school at the front gate letting his claws out. It was deep into the night no mortal would see, let alone get near enough to see. Eyes narrowing dangerously leaving them a dark pit of crimson and blackness, he stared dangerously. His whip like tail sprouted forth as his anger welled; his fangs ached at the thought of blood.
His servants growling and jumping in excitement, he smiled it wasn't everyday he let them get away with anything. Tonight was the night he was going to take the beautiful light away from the pharaoh, and claim it all for his own. The light had yet to be taken so he was ripe, he was going to make delicious screams. His mouth watered at the thought, looking onward everything seemed peaceful.
Letting the excitement raise he waited a few more minutes before giving a simple wave of the hands. The demon like creatures rushed the school, killing any staff they came in contact with. Screams filled the night it was as close to music that he was going to get to. Blood splattered the ground as his creatures entered the building. He began to stalk toward his target when some of his creatures were attacked.
Growling he expected to see the pharaoh before him, but just a ways away from him Kaigara was slicing his servants. She was using a mixture of magic with a big broad sword, how she obtained that he didn't know. He shot a blast of magic at her which she dodged with inhuman speed. Slicing another creature as it rushed her she headed toward him. Using a downward slice she attacked him, barley dodging he growled and used his claws to slice her.
Only managing to slice her cheek, a small line of blood trickled down. Her eyes were bright silver and her aura wasn't all human. As intriguing as that fact was, he wasted no time firing a few shadow shots; she dodged them with relative ease. Catching him off guard she fired a magic blast of her own hitting him in the shoulder. He snarled as he felt blood gush out, narrowing his eyes dangerously he growled a command.
Creatures appeared from nowhere and assaulted her, too busy to attack him directly again he once again stalked off in the school. He heard many battle going on, from somewhere to his far right he could sense Seto using his rod to protect himself and another in his office. On the far left in the boys dorms he could sense Marik using his own magic to fend off his creature while protecting another.
The thief king was somewhere ahead of him furiously fighting, he could hear his cursing from here his creatures trying to grab the one he was protecting for their own amusement. Sensing another boy from where used to be the science area of the school was also fighting, he was weak compared to the others and seemed to be new to using his magic powers and wouldn't last long.
His target was in the upstairs dorms, his could sense the raising panic from the small boy. Smiling wider he made his way upstairs undisturbed only taking a moment to look out the bloodied window to check on the female. His creatures still rushing her in the tons, she was still fighting but now carried quite a few more wounds. He admired her mastery with the sword, and her persistence but alas as interesting she may have seemed he did have an agenda to attend to.
He entered Yami's room slightly disappointed that his prize was not here. Although evidence that he was here recently was quite evident and he knew he couldn't be far away. He smelled his delicious blood scattered about the room. Yami's blood was mixed in as well and a few of his creatures were lying dead on the floor.
He scented them heading to the forest and saw some splattered blood along the ground from the broken window. Although he couldn't deduce whether his creatures broke it or Yami, for at the bottom of the window there was a large pool of blood and messy footsteps from a harsh landing. Either Yami was in quite a hurry or had no other option to escape his now ruined room.
Easily jumping out the window scattering some more broken glass he landed in the pool of blood. Hating how his prize and Yami's blood almost mixed in perfect harmony, making the blood hold a sweet but spicy tang. Growling he easily found a trail of blood into the forest and simply followed it, then letting a Howl out when suddenly the trail stopped. He couldn't even smell the direction he they could have gone.
Glancing around he spotted no more blood or smelled Yami or his prize as if they had disappeared or somehow masked their presence. Smashing his fist into the nearest tree it fell harshly to the ground, he then rushed into the forest relying now on instincts alone to guide him. Not even noticing he passed them for they were hidden in the small grove that Yugi was so fond of.
Yami was holding on to dear life to Yugi who had been viciously attacked and sustained some nasty wounds now. He was whimpering from pain and shaking most likely form blood lost, his body going into shock. He was only dimly aware that Yami was even holding on to him, Yami fretted over him as he used the power of his puzzle to try to heal his wounds. A slow process for he used much of his energy trying to defend them, and then used even more energy to jump from the window.
Their blood both seeping into the ground then slowly making its way to the small lake's water's edge. His head twisting around in fear not for himself but for Yugi, he was very pale and he wasn't sure if he could protect him from Jake. When he finally managed to find them, the grove somehow hiding them. Not complaining but knew it wouldn't last, Yugi managed to open his eyes and stare into those eyes he loved so much.
Yami looked down worriedly but fondly gently caressing his cheek in hoping to soothe him in some way. Yugi knowing that at this point Yami could do nothing but defend, for a brief moment ignored the pain and the imminent sense of doom and allowed himself to just bask in Yami's presence. Most of his wounds had healed thanks to Yami's mysterious puzzle, but he was weak from blood loss.
"Ya..mi…love…you" he whispered.
Teary eyed Yami buried his face in his angel's hair, taking in the scent of his sweetness. Loving the way even with blood in it how soft it felt against his cheeks. He took his hand and grabbed Yugi's and with a soft squeeze croaked out what his angel needed to hear and he needed to say.
"Love you always aibou" his voice high pitched.
Jake Barreled into the grove and stood on the far side panting harshly, his sides heaved. Standing there he relaxed as he earned a harsh glare from Yami though it looked pitiful the way he held Yugi in his arms and was sprawled along the ground. Letting loose a laugh of pure victory, there was no escape he had them and he was going to get what he desired.
Any other time those crimson eyes would have been somewhat daunting, today however Jake was just in too good of a mood to let them scare him. He eyed Yugi merciless as his eyes glazed with lust and thought of what he would do to the small body. He took a few steps forward earning an almost inhuman growl from yami as he stood up. Gently laying Yugi to the ground behind him he prepared to defend and attack, Jake found this rather humorous.
Taking another step he was caught off guard by a shadow ball hitting his side. Hissing he took a look at his now bleeding side and narrowed his eyes dangerously at Yami. Yami with renewed strength stood his ground not even winded at having to use his powers so excessively. This just wasn't anyone he could be protecting this was his aibou, his angel, his one true love. The one that saved his soul from everlasting darkness and despair and by some miracle strength came back to him in his desperate need to protect.
Never before had he felt power so strong and not with such a need and purpose he almost felt invincible in this state. He strengthened his stance as he watch Jake eye him dangerously, he should have felt fear in some part of him but all he had was rage. Feeling lucky he let loose a barrage of Shadow balls and tried to catch him with shadow tendrils.
Some shadow balls hit but the shadow tendrils did nothing but slow his foe which was better than nothing. Thus their battle for life began and viciously the tore at each other, using every spell he could muster Yami threw everything he had, Jake doing the same. Soon they were both battered and bruised and both breathing harshly, blood dripping from their sides. Much to Jakes surprise he was growing very tired, Yami was feeling the strain of prolonged use of his powers and carelessly throwing it around.
Yugi still heaving the grass as if he was just resting and nothing more. Though he had his eyes closed he had been aware since the first shadow ball was thrown, and knew that his love could not last a moment more under the strain. He knew that he would have to do something otherwise Yami was going to die, he was afraid more afraid then he had ever been. And not for himself he was afraid for Yami, right now he could care less for himself.
Wobbly getting to his feet he stood up and walked over to Yami, who just looked confused. Giving him a sad smile he kissed him on the lips with more passion then any kiss they shared before, for this kiss was a goodbye kiss. Yami pushed back on confused not quite sure why he would pick this out of all times for a kiss. With a strained and tight voice he began to speak in soft whispers.
"If I go with you…will you let him go?" Yami gasped in shock, Jake gave a nasty smile.
"If you go with me willingly your precious pharaoh shall be spared" he held out a claw filled hand.
"Promise?" Tears in his eyes.
"Yes" Jake said voice full of victory.
Yugi looked back and with effort gave Yami the most dazzlingly smile he could, then clasped his hands in Jake. Roughly he was then pulled into a hold he couldn't escape. He wiggled uncomfortably for he was in a tight grip making it hard to breathe. Then in a blink he was pulled into the shadows, assumingly never to return. Yami stood dumb struck and a few more minutes passed before he gently brushed his lips with the tips of his fingers.
It still felt tingly as if Yugi made sure there was love to be spared for him, for when he left. Dropping to the ground he howled to the heavens. His vision going blurry from the now nonstop tears pouring from his eyes. Anger rising quickly he pounded the ground then continued to pound it out of anger and despair. Caring less of the still bleeding wounds, or the many bruises forming. The now raging headache that assaulted his head, or the stinging cuts filled with dirt.
Only caring that his one true love, gone just like that and all to save him! He was supposed to be saving his angel not the other way around, he told him he would protect him. He crumpled to the ground with despair and cried and that was how Seto found him later. His blue eyes full of sorrow and worry, he picked up his cousin who gave no response.
Gently and with great care walked out of the small grove and headed toward the school. The ground was littered with dead bodies, staff and other creatures. The ground soaked with blood thick like syrup and black with just a slight shade of red. Entering the now ruined school he set Yami on the only mostly intact couch, where he just curled into a ball.
Assessing the damage he looked at everyone who now was in the room, they all looked tired beaten or afraid. Bakura was possessively and tenderly holding Ryou, who looked more or less unhurt, just drenched in blood and a small cut on his cheek. Marik Look tired but had an arm on Malik waist and they were holding hands, as subtle a gesture it was probably most comforting. Malik looked fine not a single scratch on him and out of everyone had the least blood splattered on him.
He himself was in fine condition he had a deep gash on his arm but otherwise felt fine, except for fatigue. Kai somehow managed to use shadow powers and defended himself well for a first time user, though he was very much tired but refused to go to sleep. He has some nasty wounds but he seemed unaffected by them. They were missing a member though Yugi was obviously taken by Jake, Kaigara was in the corner leaning against the wall.
She was standing and leaning against the wall, her sword still in her hand, though that wasn't the most remarkable thing about her. She was still ready to fight if need be but was completely asleep, and he had no attention on waking her. Sighing he glanced over to his cousin who held a blank stare, his spirit broken.
"Which one can spare there time watching Yami and Kaigara and which ones have enough energy to help me?"
"I'll watch Kaigara and Yami" Kai volunteered, he gave him a nod.
"I think I manage a few more spells" Marik exclaimed Bakura grunted in agreement.
Leaving is silence Ryou and Malik stayed behind so that they could get to work. They knew that they had a big job for come morning it would be pretty obvious, that something unworldly happened. And they knew that none of them were in any condition to put up a spell that would give a lasting façade. Kai stood by Kaigara almost in a protective manner, but he was obviously trying to make it seem casual.
Malik sat on the ground exhausted and recounting some of the staff that had died. Shaking his head he was only glad that it was still break and none of the students were back and that there was very few staff around. Ryou looked horrified and was starting to become jumpy without Bakura's presence near him, missing his arm wrapped around him warmly.
Still staring into nothing from the couch, Yami just remained quiet. Sighing Ryou managed to pull himself together and he walked out of the room quickly, and returned quickly a few minutes later. Carrying some clothes, med kit, and a few water bottles which he passed out leaving a few for himself. Gently he use done of the water bottles and poured the crystalline water into a cloth then proceeded to clean up Yami.
About ten minutes later Yami wounds were all cleaned up and the real bad ones bandaged up. Most of the blood was cleaned up, and he looked somewhat normal. Ryou sighing at the lack of response moved onto to Malik needing only a bandage or two. Then moved to Kai who was grateful for the cleanup and the wound cleansing, he let a few hisses of pain but otherwise remained quiet.
He debated whether if he should work on Kaigara since besides Yami had the worse out of them all. Kai smiled and grabbed the med kit and wash cloth and said he would do it. Carefully he went about cleaning up all the blood then gently as he could bandage her up, frowning when some wounds wouldn't stop bleeding. He moved to her hands that lay tightly on her sword, her hand twitched but remained unmoving. Doing the best he could he set the med kit down and sat down against the wall next to her.
"Things just got even weirder" he remarked.
"No…things just got worse" Nodding in understanding at the now frowning Ryou.
"We have to be strong, I'm sure that we can get him back" His voice full of conviction.
At that comment Yami twitched and his eyes slowly regained some of their luster though dull with sorrow. Kai looked around noticing that Ryou was on the very edge of tears and Malik was no better but he tried to keep his strength up. Malik was keeping his emotions in check, until Marik came by where alone he would let them out. Yami's eyes steadily become filled with fire, his fist curling into fist.
"Yami save your anger and strength, for when its needed" saying that only received a death glare.
"Glare at me all you want but hell what good are you in that state. I know Yugi is gone now but stop fretting so much and get over it, were going to get him back" narrowing his eyes at the so called pharaoh.
"Shut the hell up you wouldn't understand" his eyes angry with more unshed tears.
"Stop acting so damn spoiled you think you're the only one with someone to lose? Look around you Seto almost lost Jou and Bakura almost lost Ryou Marik almost lost Malik Hell I almost lost Kaigara" he exclaimed loudly, hoping some part would hit him.
"Yes its hard now, yes it must be unbearable but that's why were going to find Yugi, kick Jakes ass then you can hug and kiss him as much as you want when we get back" with that said he huffed angrily.
Yami still narrowed his eyes but they softened, his eyes becoming watery. Kaigara about this time started to wake up, groaning in pain as she did so. Gracefully getting up he fussed about her making sure she was alright and whispered things into her ear. The first thing he noticed was that her eyes were somewhere in between brown and silver making a rather odd looking color.
Secondly he noticed that although she should be in so much pain there's no way she could move about so easily. Not without howling in pain that was, but she basically shrugged off the wounds, when just recently she had been limping with a broken leg. Her hand was still firmly planted onto the sword she held, looking around she quickly assed everything and then calmed down.
Though under her tee-shirt he could still see her shoulders stiff with tension. She then proceeded to stand and then gently she let go of her sword, but instead of clattering to the floor it slowly sank and disappeared. Sighing heavily she walked over to Yami, her eyes glazed in sorrow and guilt. Yami eyes her dangerously and swatted her hand away when she laid it to rest on his shoulder.
"Yami, so sorry" she whispered so only he could hear.
Just about then Bakura and Marik came back looking exhausted, Ryou began to fuss over Bakura. Malik just waited as Marik stood by him not a word was said. Bakura narrowed his eyes as he gazed into her eyes which were becoming more silver in color by the minute. Sighing she knew she would now have to explain something that she had been keeping from her family every generation they had been reborn.
"So what the hell are you" Bakura snarled, tired and irritated he gave no sympathy.
"I'm still mostly human" his eyes narrowed more.
"See unlike your items mines not really a millennium item so mine had a side effect if you will. Basically I was infused with powers of shadow creature from the shadow realm" she explained as simply as she could.
"How long" he asked.
"Since I been the owner of earrings"
"Nonsense" he rasped.
"Yea The shadow realm isn't that bad of a place, instead of my soul being in a standby state until being reborn all these years I was simply sent to the shadow realm, it has a lot of bad characters though"
"I've been there a couple of times its no picnic" he said finally relaxing.
"No its not but hey I'm used to it by now" Bakura looked at her in thought.
"Does that mean you could easily open a portal to the shadow realm?" his eyes shining in excitement.
"Actually I can just as easily if you were switching the channel on t.v"
Flicking her hand a dark mass of shadows swirled together and an eerie portal appeared before them. Then with another wave the shadow dissipated as easily as they had come, smiling smugly as she did so. Yami's eyes flickered with hope as he stared at her in fascination, Bakura just smirked. Marik looked like he was about to jump into a mass of happiness because he broke into an insane grin as well.
"So what you're saying is that we can save Yugi?" Yami asked.
"Yea so stop being a pouty pharaoh ok?"
"What's life without some spilled blood" He said eyes teeming with excitement and for emphasize licked his lips.
Would you look at that something that could be considered real action, anyway I am so sad to say that this fic is nearing its end only about a chapter or two left in it, unless I can found some way to prolong its existence but I think it would take away from the fic. I do so hope you enjoyed it because it's only going to get more exciting xD