It feels forever since I posted a chap; because I have struggled on how to end this, I've had it in my head for a while but it's putting it into words to read that's the hard part, so enjoy people.

Warnings: M and Yaoi, but seriously if you don't like then do not read. Don't own Yugioh

Chap 27: Leaving for Home

A few days later Ryou stood at the window in a pale green hospital gown that stopped above his knees and small ties ran up his back to keep it closed, looking past the heavy rain that fell hitting the glass, his hands pressed against it and the cold burned his palm, as he watched the birds fly about looking for somewhere dry until the rain stopped. The world was full of gray shades and blurred object that were distorted by fog, rain and heavy clouds of the early morning. Oh how Ryou wanted to be out there with Malik at his side despite the weather, instead of being in the stale, over clean, full of tyrants with white jackets in this lab, or as Malik had put it a Hospital. It didn't matter what Malik or anyone else called it, it was a lab and it had the heavy distinctive smell of death in the air and none of it was normal, he just wanted to be out there.

Ryou started to shake, it was so clear to see that the enemy had surrounded in on him… and it seemed that the only way out was looking out this small window. He knew that his life would end here; in this room, he could feel it. Ryou took in a shuttering breath as a wave of dizziness hit him making his knees go weak, his body shook with the effort to stay on his feet. Malik failed to see it or he believed their lies, which he needed to stay here and recover. Ryou let out a low deep growl that sounded quite loud in the room and narrowed his eyes, iris's thinned vertically. They wanted Malik to grow tired of waiting for him to get better, Ryou knew it… this would leave him on his own and at their mercy… they would cut him open anyway and much like the stench in the air, death was waiting for him and it was wearing a white jacket and an old mans face.

The door open suddenly and Ryou turned around a little too fast and lost his balance falling against the wall next to the window as the room tilted. "You shouldn't be up." Came Malik's worried voice as he rushed over. "You have to stay in bed." He pulled an unresisting Ryou into his arms and frowned at feeling his body shake.

"Malik." Ryou whispered into his chest and clutched onto him.

"You were sleeping. I thought you'd be out for a while." Malik said as he lifted Ryou up off his feet and carried him over towards the bed, but he stopped as Ryou cupped his face in both hands, their faces so close together, eyes locked, his ears pricked forward without the pain as they were mending so well.

"Please Malik… take me home." Ryou whispered, Malik lowered him onto the bed, the Neko whimpered on contact of the soft mattress.

"I would, but you're sleeping for hours on end and days even." Malik kissed his forehead, were Ryou had wished he kissed his lips. "I'm worried about you." He brushed the white bangs from his eyes.

"I'm fine." Ryou reached out and took his hand in his. "Please." He was so tired of being here and constantly scared that this Doctor would come as soon as he let his guard down or when Malik wasn't in the room, it was wearing him down.

"You're not fine, you're sleeping so much." Malik pulled his hand away and pushed Ryou gently back to lie against the pillows.

"Because I'm self healing." Ryou sat up pushing Malik's hands away from his shoulders as Malik gave him a doubtful look. "I know something about myself." He said firmly but tears filled his eyes, Ryou had to make Malik understand. "I can't heal because they are interfering with it." Malik stepped away from the bed with a sigh; they did this every time Ryou was awake. Malik was confused on what to do, he watched every time the Doctor walked into the room Ryou would go on the defensive, he had even taken the knife that came with his dinner to hold them at bay. Ryou had even gone as far as to bite the Doctor, giving the older man five stitches on his hand that had been a warning that the Doctor had gotten to close for the Neko's comfort. He loved Ryou so much that he didn't want to endanger his life by taking him away from proper medical treatment. "Malik." Ryou got up onto his knees and crawled to the edge of the bed and stopped. "I'll get better once you take me home. Please."

Ryou's begging was wearing him down. "Ryou stop." Malik sighed slightly irritated; he wanted what was best for him. "I can't take you home yet until I'm sure that you are going to be fine." Ryou let out a choked straggle sound from the back of his throat and sat back on the bed his ears drooped.

"I'm scared Malik?" Ryou looked up at him tears had now fallen as he wrapped his arms around himself and bowed his head, he had tried to get him to listen but nothing worked, why didn't Malik see things the way he did? Ryou supposed that it was because Malik wasn't born in a lab, where they half tortured you to death, and then made you fight for your own survival. "All the time, and they're doing this on propose so you'll leave me here." Ryou's words were shaky and tear filled, the right combination to make Malik's heart break and give in.

Malik ran a hand through his hair, he understood why Ryou was so insecure about them… about him, he was all the Neko had in the world and losing him, would mean Ryou would be on his own. Malik needed a change of subject and it wasn't going to be any better. "Ryou." The Neko gave a sniffle. "The Doctor wants to…" The door opened and the said Doctor walked in with the two nurses in toe.

Ryou jumped from the bed and placed himself in the corner that was the furthest point away from them, he felt a little better at having his back to a wall, meant no one could sneak up on him, a warning growl came and Ryou swept his eyes over the room looking for the means of protection or escape, finding nothing he turned his eyes back onto the Doctor and watched everyone of his moves. "Are you ready Ryou?"

"You couldn't give me a minute with him?!" Malik scowled the Doctor as he walked towards Ryou, who gave that high-pitched purr sound and looked at Malik questioningly and confused.

"I have the scan room for a limited time." The Doctor said as he looked Ryou over and smiled. "We need to know why he passes out and sleeps for so long."

Ryou wide eyed and more panicked looked up at Malik for help shifting on his feet wanting to run. "The Doctor wants to have a look at you." Malik said.

"Then look." Ryou missed the meaning of the look thinking it was meant with just their eyes.

"No, you have to go with them." Malik said as he glanced behind him at the Doctor then at Ryou's now panicked state at Malik's words, he couldn't be serious?! There was no way he was going anywhere with them.

"No." Ryou gasped out he couldn't back up into the corner anymore then what he was, Malik was meant to protect him not hand him over to them.

"We want to make sure that you don't have any unsuspected head injuries… as you did take quite a fall." The Doctor said then looked at Malik, who was still standing near the bed watching Ryou. "It might get a little hard for you." The Doctor placed his hand on Malik's shoulder and Ryou growled at him for it not liking him touching Malik, but the Doctor ignored it and guided Malik to the door. "So it might be best that you go and get something to drink or eat and when you come back, Ryou will be back in the room waiting for you."

To Ryou's horror the door was opened. "Malik?!" He called out taking a daring step away from the corner. "Don't leave me." He shook his head.

Before Malik could say anything, the Doctor cut in. "It's is for the best and I'm thinking of Ryou's heath as should you." Malik turned around to face the doctor once he was out the door.

"But he's scared." Malik said looking over the older males shoulder into the room. "Can it wait?"

"Let me do my job, I handle patients like him everyday. You have to be cruel to be kind." Malik didn't care much for the words, and it felt like he had been forced out of the room he glared at the now closed door… he was going to wait for Ryou here.

Malik walked over to the small sitting area that was a few feet away from Ryou's room. He felt so nervous about this, was he doing the right thing by them or Ryou? What if Ryou had told him was true; that he would get better once they were home again…. Malik stood up and started to pace back and fourth in frustration in front of the chair he was sitting on. He frowned biting his nail as his mind and thoughts went over time… So as soon as Malik had accepted Ryou's proposal to marry him, then as Ryou's fiancé and future husband wasn't it his responsibility to keep Ryou feeling safe and protected from anything that might harm him? Wasn't that how it went?

Malik lowered his hand and twisted the edging of his front jean pockets… what if Ryou hated him after this all because he didn't take the time to listen and believe him.

Malik's heart lodged itself in his throat… what had he done?

In the room Ryou growled at them and bared his small fangs as his body slightly moving from side to side not letting the Doctor or the nurses know what way he was going to run. "You may have gotten Malik to leave, but I'm not leaving with you."

"We aren't going to hurt you?" The Doctor said as he was taking small steps to get closer watching the boy. "We just want to look inside your head."

"Said the mad man in the white coat." Ryou hissed at them and shot to his right and leapt onto the bed, knocking over the nightstand and the heart monitor that had been switched off for few days. A nurse blocked the doorway and the other was at the end of the bed, the Doctor was just to his right, Ryou's heart pounded painfully against his chest with fear, all he had to do was get out that door and back to Malik, once he knew what they wanted to do, he would stop them.

"I'm not a mad man, Ryou."

The Neko gave a biter laugh. "You just said you wanted to look inside my head." Ryou's back hit the wall at the head of the bed he was standing on. "How else are you going to see in there unless you cut my head open." He wavered on his feet slightly feeling drained and dizzy; he cursed at the Doctor silently for taking his powers away, he was just as vulnerable as everyone around him.

"I'll do no such thing." The Doctor said now moving towards the bed, Ryou shook his head as tears fell, he really needed Malik right now, but there looked to be no way out of the room. "It's like taking a photo."

"I'm still not letting you, it's madness." He hissed out and suddenly all three rushed him at once, Ryou screamed terrified as they pulled him down onto the bed, he kicked his legs and thrashed his arms about to get free, but they were laying on him pinning him down so he couldn't move.

"Careful of his injuries." The Doctor grunted out and then they placed his struggling limbs into the straps that were attached to the bed.

"Malik!" The word came out as a gasp, Ryou couldn't get enough air in to call out loud enough as they still laid on him crushing him, suddenly the weight was off him and Ryou started to get up, but the straps held him in place. "No." He struggled trying to pull his arms and legs free feeling the burn on his skin where the harsh straps dug in.

"I didn't want to sedate you, but it looks like I have to." The two nurses and the Doctor felt a large wave of guilt as Ryou started to sob and still struggled to get free despite when his wrists and ankles started to rub raw.

"Please no more." Ryou arched his back completely off the bed when the effort of trying to pull free got too much he slumped back down again panting heavily. The three medical staff looked at each other for a minute but nothing Ryou did or said reached them. "I want Malik… I want to see him." He hissed at them demandingly.

"Not until after, so stop your moving about." The Doctor said, taking out a needle and small bottle from his pocket, he popped the cap off the needle and wiped over the top of the small bottle as the nurse pulled the gown from off his right shoulder and wiped the area of his skin.

Ryou shook his head and fought harder but the straps weren't going to give, he screamed in fear as the sharp sting shot through his shoulder. "MALIK!"

The door suddenly flew open and Malik rushed in pushing the nurse aside to get to Ryou. "Stop!" The Doctor pulled out the already empty needle from Ryou's shoulder. "Get away from him, now." Malik lent over the bed looking Ryou over worriedly.

"I have already sedated him." Malik glared up at the Doctor then down at Ryou knowing he had only a few seconds before the drugs kicked in.

"Ryou." Malik cupped his face in both his hands.

"Malik, help me." Ryou choked back a sob, his thrashing about had slowed down as his limbs felt too heavy to lift and a warm feeling spread through his body making him feel even more tried than before.

"I'm such an idiot I should have taken care of you better… forgive me, please." Malik lent in and kissed Ryou on the lips briefly and pulled back enough to whispered. "I love you."

Ryou gave him a weak smile knowing now that everything would be okay and the Doctor would be stopped now, he mumbled out. "Take me home." The drugs kicked in and he fell unconscious, Malik pulled off the straps from Ryou's ankles and wrists.

"What are you doing?" The Doctor said trying to stop him, Malik shoved him away; the Doctor stumbled backward hitting the wall.

"What I should have done the first time he asked me." Malik pulled Ryou from the bed and into his arms, no more, no Doctor or anyone else telling him what was best for Ryou, Malik would let Ryou decide for himself and if he couldn't then he would step in.

"Half of the work is done." The Doctor argued.

"I thank you for saving his life and you have done that." Malik shifted Ryou about in his arms to get a better hold of him.

"What if…"

"No!" Malik snapped cutting the Doctor off. "You have done enough, Ryou and I are going home." Malik turned to the door and said over his shoulder. "As should you."

"Malik." The Doctor rushed forward stopping him by the shoulder, Malik turned to face him. "Head injuries are very serious and more tests need to be run on him, I need another week at least… and I could have it worked out on why he can survive like he has."

Malik moved back making the Doctor let go of his shoulder. "I know Ryou is fascinating how he can live through injuries that could kill someone ten times over, and I'm so grateful that he has that ability."

The Doctor spoke up. "Then let me run my tests he could be the cure or carrying the cure to most deadly diseases we have, we'd be given a grant and Ryou would be treated with the utmost care."

Malik frowned his hold on the Neko tightened, Ryou had been right once people knew what he was, what he could do, they all thought he was the answer for making money. "My fiancée is not your test subject." Malik turned around and almost run into Marik and Bakura who were heading to the room for their daily visit.

"Well this is an interesting turn of events." Bakura grinned.

"Going to elope are we?" Marik smirked.

"Wouldn't go down to well if you turned up with an unconscious bride." Bakura said and they both started laughing, but stopped as Malik rolled his eyes and passed them heading to the lifts. "I was kidding about the unconscious part." Bakura called out to him.

Marik eyed the good Doctor up and down then glanced at Malik then back at the Doctor, Bakura's eyes followed Marik's, now both staring at the Doctor. "You pissed him off." Marik stated.

"Did you do something to Ryou?" Bakura asked narrowing his eyes.

The Doctor bowed his head shamefully. "I wanted to, but I'm sorry!" He blurted out.

Marik snorted at him in repulsion and said. "Serves you right." The two turned and rushed after Malik, who had stepped into the lift. Marik and Bakura made it in just as the doors closed. Bakura pushed the button for the ground floor. "What are you doing?" Bakura asked Malik while looking Ryou over seeing the tears that were still wet on his cheeks.

"I'm taking him home, today." Malik said.

"And you plan on walking down the street like you are?" Bakura said then started to pull off his long black jacket. Marik pressed the stop button and the lift jolted to a holt and the shrill alarm came on. "Stand him up." Malik did, he placed Ryou on his feet but held him against him. Bakura and Marik helped wrap Ryou up in the jacket that fell passed his knees, hiding the green hospital gown. "Not much I can do about the ears." Bakura said as he started the lift up again.

The doors soon opened to repairman, Doctors, nurses and on lookers, Malik and Marik walked out, Bakura's ever-present smirk widened. "Sorry about that." He said and added for his enjoyment. "They just can't control themselves when I'm around." A round of shocked gasps and mumbles came and Marik stopped and looked over his shoulder.

"Bakura, stop fucking with their heads and get moving."

"Yes Master." Bakura gave a wink and followed saying to the small crowd. "See he just can't get enough."

Once outside Marik pulled his cell phone out, shaking his head at Bakura who only shrugged. He found Seto's number and continued to walk as he talked about getting home. Malik pulled Ryou closer trying to shelter him from the rain. The Hotel wasn't to far and no one seemed to notice as they hurried about to get out of the weather. The ones that did notice them were more looking to see whether or not the persons was alive, but Malik moved to quickly for them to get a proper look. "The plane will be ready in one hour, he's going to send a car around for us."

"Good it'll give me time to dress Ryou." Malik, Bakura and Marik walked into the Hotel soaking wet, the two detoured anyone that approached Malik.

Malik let out a sigh of relief as he walked into the room; the maid in the hallway gave him a suspicious look, but he had ignored her. He placed Ryou down on the bed and brushed the wet hair from his face, he hoped he had done the right thing by taking Ryou away.

Malik moved away from the bed and walked to the bathroom. "I got some clothes for Ryou." Marik called out as he walked into the room, Malik walked back in holding a towel in his hands.

By the time Malik, Bakura and Marik dried themselves and changed and did the same to Ryou, they dressed the Neko into jeans, a shirt with a hooded jacket and shoes, when they were done it was time to leave as one of the hotel staff knocked on the door and announced that a car was waiting for them.

They found out that Seto had paid up for the stay and were able to just to leave, with the hood over Ryou's head hiding his ears better, they got into the car and it almost instantly pulled out into the traffic.

Twenty minutes later they pulled up to a stop just off to the side of the plane that would take them home. When Malik got out of the car and stared at the private plane, thoughts of having almost lost Ryou and having to fly to another country just to get him back, almost made him sick. He shook off the thoughts as Ryou was with him and safe, he turned and bent down in the car and with help from Bakura pulled Ryou free and into his arms.

Malik was a little angry that the Doctor had managed to sedate him and more at himself as well for letting it happen. They boarded the plane, Malik placed Ryou down on the seat and strapped him in and Malik took the seat next to him, he pulled Ryou's head over and moved him about until Ryou was leaning against him comfortably.

Marik and Bakura took the seats just across from him. "Isn't Seto coming with us?" Malik asked as the engines started up.

"No." Marik looked up from his seatbelt, flying always made him nervous. "He said he would see us all in a week or so." Soon the plane was up in the air.

By nightfall the plane landed, Malik was worn out and carrying Ryou did prove to be exhausting. Ryou was still under the effects of the drug; he was getting odd looks by people he passed. As soon as Malik walked out the doors and onto the streets of Domino city, he realized that he and Ryou had nowhere to go. Malik had remembered giving his apartment away and everything he owned, which wasn't much to begin with, but still they were both homeless now… maybe he had enough to put them both into a hotel for a few nights, but after that.

Marik was about to follow Bakura into the cab when he stopped and saw the look on Malik's face. "Hey!" He called out and Malik looked over at him shifting a still unconscious Ryou in his arms. "I have plenty of room for you and Ryou at my place, why don't you come for the night?"

"Are you sure?" Malik bit his lip; it beats sleeping in some cheep hotel for the night.

"Yes." Marik held open the door for him; Malik gave him a smile.

"I really appreciate it." He said as Bakura and Marik helped him place Ryou into the back of the car.

The drive back to Marik's place only took about fifteen minutes and Marik had called and ordered a room to be ready for his two guests. The maids had met them at the door upon arrival, helping them inside.

Malik was grateful when he was lead to a room; his arms ached as he placed Ryou down on the bed and all Malik wanted to do was curl up beside Ryou and just sleep.

"Malik." The teen turned his head to see Marik's shadow form in the doorway. "You and Ryou are welcome to stay here for as long as you like." Malik stood up and turned on the lamp next to the bed, lighting up the room as well as Marik, and was able to see him better.

"Thanks." Malik mumbled as he sat down on the bed next to Ryou. "We, ummm…. Have nowhere else to go." Marik gave a nod of understanding; he had suspected something was wrong, in the long years of being friends he knew that Malik wasn't on the fortunate side of life since he was kicked out of his home. "But don't get me wrong I'm not going to sponge off of you, I'll get a job and move out as soon as possible."

"I know, but the offer still stands." Marik turned to leave saying over his shoulder. "Goodnight." With that he closed the door.

Malik undressed himself leaving his boxers on, and then undressed Ryou for more comfortable sleeping; he then crawled into bed sliding in next to the other. "Malik!" Ryou shifted to get closer his words were slurred.

"Hey, I was worried about you." Malik turned on his side and pulled Ryou closer to him.

"I'm tired." Ryou mumbled into Malik's chest giving it a small slow lick and snuggling into the warmth. Malik knew with that small gesture from Ryou he was forgiven. Malik ran his fingers through the Neko's hair and kissed the top of his head.

"Then sleep, I'll be here when you wake up."

"Malik."

"Yeah."

"Thank you." Ryou knew they were home again and he was free of that lab and that so called Doctor.

Malik smiled, as soft even puffs of breath washed over his bare chest indicating that Ryou had fallen asleep again. "Anything for you." Malik pulled the blanket up over them more, and they both slept through the night.

TBC

Okay one more chap to go but I'll post it quicker then I did this one, R&R readers, it makes the writer very, very happy.