Small Note

Sakura: As always thanks so much for the reviews! I got a few requests of some things readers would like to see in this story, so I will try and fit those in since I loved all the ideas. I'll let everyone know at the beginning of a chapter if anyone's else ideas are being used, but for this chapter everything here was my idea. Other than that I have nothing else to say, but I think everyone will really like this chapter!

Chapter Four

The Night Life

Who said vampires can't have fun

The week seemed to fly by faster when Yuugi was not paying attention. He had been so busy all week that before long it was Friday night and he was just a few hours away from a wonderful day with his husband. Yuugi and Yami had everything sorted out at the palace so they could spend all of Saturday together in which no one was to bug them unless it was an emergency. How they would spend the day had not been planned out, because they decided they were just going to see what the city had to offer. It really depended on what they felt like doing and they would make the choices together like any other married couple.

At the moment it was after dinner and Yuugi was headed to his and Yami's room. Yami would join him later, since he was currently in the kitchen seeing the damage two of the chefs did. They had hired some new chefs to replace some old ones who were ready to retire from the palace, but the two had started a grease fire while cooking dinner that night. Smoke had come into the dining room startling the royal family and the smell had not been pleasant either. The fire was not horrible, but it did some damage to one of the many stoves and items around that stove. It would be a quick fix, but as always paperwork would be needed of Yami to get the repairs in motion.

While walking down the hall, Yuugi knew Yami was going to be a while, so he took a detour down a different hallway. It mostly held bedrooms to the council and their families, but there was one bedroom that belonged to two people who were not part of the council yet. He approached the door he was looking for and knocked two times. It did not take long for a certain blond to open the door.

Yuugi grinned up at his best friend. "Mind if I come in, Joey?"

Joey grin right back at him and dragged his best bud into the room. "Not at all, did you finally get some time to come visit?" He teased he knew Yuugi was busy with being co-ruler and all.

"It's been busy that's for sure…" Yuugi sat himself on the end of Joey and Seto's bed. "Did you hear about the kitchen fire?"

"Yeah, Seto and I had just gotten to the palace when we heard some servants gossiping about it."

"Well Yami's dealing with the damage so I thought I would stop by if you two were still up." Yuugi explained as he looked around the room. "Where is Seto by the way?"

Joey jerked his thumb toward the open balcony doors. "Once we got back he got a call from Mokuba. Ever since we moved here five years ago he and Mokuba always have to talk every night."

"Well that is his baby brother and it's hard that Seto can't visit him. You are the same way with Serenity," Yuugi nudged his friend in the ribs. "By the way how are those two holding up being married?"

"Oh I forgot to tell you!" Joey's face lit up like he had some good news. "We got a call from them yesterday and they found out Serenity is pregnant again."

Yuugi's jaw nearly dropped. "Really..? This is what their third kid?"

Joey nodded. "Their daughter Serena just turned eight this year and their son Jamie just turned five. Now they will either have another boy or girl or even twins." He sounded really excited about being an uncle again and Yuugi couldn't blame him.

It was still sometimes hard to believe that over five years ago Joey and Seto made the choice to come to Vampire city to live permanently. Joey had wanted to come sooner not long after Yuugi had been changed, but they had to get things in Domino settled first. Seto had to wait for Mokuba to graduate both high school and college so he could take over the company and the portal. Mokuba had always wanted to run Kaiba Corp, but he wanted to go to college first and get a degree in business. It had been a shocker when Serenity and Mokuba started to date in college and right after college they got married. It seemed under Seto and Joey's noses that while they live together, their siblings had gotten close. It did not matter to them so long as the two were happy.

Once out of college Seto and Mokuba spent years getting the company ready for Mokuba to take over since there was a lot that was needed. Then there was the portal that came along with the Kaiba name. Seto wouldn't be able to manage it with being in the city already, but with Serenity by Mokuba's side the job would not be hard. It happened just as Seto and Joey were planning to make the move when Serenity got pregnant with Serena. The two decided to stay a few more years so they could get to know their little niece.

When Serena was turning three and Serenity was pregnant once more, Seto and Joey got their paper work filled out to become citizens in vampire city. It was tough for Joey to move since his sister was pregnant again, but he knew if they didn't make the move soon, he would never get there. Two months after moving to the city, they asked both Yuugi and Yami to change them into vampires. It had shocked both the king and his mate that the two had moved to the city because they had made the choice to become vampires. Yuugi had a long talk with Joey about it and he found out that Joey wanted to remain forever at his best friend's side. Joey had always seen Yuugi as a baby brother along with his sister and Mokuba. He never wanted Yuugi to lose the one person who was there for him like his grandfather was and Yami was now.

It had been hard for both Seto and Joey to go through the change, but they made it through and now five years later they were working their way onto Yami's council. Seto was mostly the one trying because he was used to running a company and he could help out in the technology department of things. Yami had liked the idea of new faces being on the council so he had some of his council helping the two out, mostly Seth and Mahado. Overall the new changes were going well and it really helped Yuugi out having his best friend living in the city even though he had made new friends while living there.

The two on the bed looked up when Seto walked back into the room still talking on his phone. He walked straight up to Joey and handed it over to him. "Serenity wants to speak with you."

"I'll be right back," Joey told Yuugi as he snatched the phone up and quickly started to talk to his sister. He got up and started to walk toward the balcony so he could have some privacy.

Seto walked over the desk in the room and opened his laptop. "It's been a while since we've see you…" He pointed out not looking at Yuugi.

"Yeah, Yami and I have been busy this week. Reports are coming in from every department, so once we get those out of the way we'll probably have an easier week next week." Yuugi told him. "So how is Mokuba doing?"

"He is doing well and he told me the company is running smoothly. I can tell by his voice that he is worried about Serenity and the new baby, but he never says anything about it."

"I think any father would worry." They both fell into silence until Yuugi thought of something else. "Mokuba's thirty seventh birthday is coming up, right?"

Seto groaned at that and Yuugi had to hide a laugh. "Yes and he wants to bring the children for a visit. It's feels strange sometimes that he is catching up to the age when Joey and I were changed."

Yuugi couldn't understand that feeling, but it was kind of funny. Seto and Joey had both been thirty nine when they became vampires and here was Mokuba and Serenity the baby siblings catching up to their older siblings in age. "Hey, it's not as bad as raising children who are over hundreds of years old."

"I think you have me beat there." Seto agreed before he started typing on his laptop. They fell back into silence again until Joey walked back into the room after his phone call. The three friends talked it up for a while with promises to hang out more, until Yami figured out where Yuugi had gone and came to fetch him for the night.

The morning of Saturday, Yuugi was gently woken up by one hand running up and down his arm and another caress his face. He blinked sleep away and then carefully opened his eyes to meet the face of his husband. A smile crossed his face as Yami lean down to give him a good morning kiss. The sun was shining outside letting Yuugi know it was early in the morning and Saturday had finally arrived.

"Good morning to you too…" Yuugi said before letting out a yawn. They had stayed up late last night and didn't get to bed until around two in the morning. As much as Yuugi liked getting his sleep he wasn't too disappointed in staying up late.

Yami chuckled and pulled Yuugi close so that he was almost lying on top of Yami. "It sounds like someone still needs some sleep. I didn't wear you out too bad last night did I?"

Yuugi shook his head. "No, you were great. I just need a shower to wake up more." He let out another yawn and before he could lay his head back down, Yami sat up. "Oh no, you don't…"

The King picked his mate up and climbed out of bed, heading straight for their bathroom. Yuugi protested against getting out of bed, "Come on five more minutes…" Yami only chuckled at him and sat him in the tub, which was stone cold.

Before Yuugi could get out Yami got in behind him and reached over the younger to turn on the water. At first it was cold and then it slowly started to turn warm, allowing Yuugi to relax. They sat in silence waiting on the water to fill up the tub and then Yami started to wash Yuugi's hair.

"So why the special treatment…" Yuugi teased since normally Yami would shower before Yuugi was even up.

"Well today is ours to spend how we like, so I think it's only right that we have a nice bath together." Yami explained as he rinsed the shampoo from Yuugi's hair. Once the suds were gone, things got a little heated as the king placed kisses down his lover's neck.

Yuugi tried to move away but the arms around his waist kept him in place. "Yami…" He bit his lip to hide a moan when Yami hit a more sensitive spot. "Last night should have been enough…"

"I was just kissing you I think you're thinking of something else dear…" Yami teased right back, but stopped what he was doing. He grabbed the soap next and started to wash his lover's skin.

Yuugi rolled his eyes and knew his husband was just trying to get lucky. Ever since their wedding night Yami hadn't been able to go but a few nights without keeping his hands off of Yuugi. Twenty years of marriage and at least things hadn't gotten boring in the bedroom. The only problem, vampires did not tire easy and there were just some days when Yuugi wasn't feeling like it. After last night Yuugi just wanted to enjoy the day with his husband.

"You still with me honey?" Yami questioned since Yuugi was rather still and it wasn't uncommon for his mate to fall asleep in the bath. Yuugi nodded and turned so he was facing Yami. "Any plans for today?"

Yami shook his head and kissed his partner's forehead. "I'm open for anything, is there something you want to do today?"

Yuugi grinned up at his lover. "There is one thing…"

There were many things that Yami would do to make sure his partner was happy, but there were certain things that made Yami question that. The day had been going great with the two of them just spending the day out on the town until dinner when they went back to the palace to have supper with the children. After that Yuugi dragged Yami back to their bedroom where he picked out certain clothes for the two of them. Once they were dressed and ready to go, Yuugi finally told him where they were going. Just the idea of going to such a place made Yami cringe. He was beginning to wonder why he even allowed them in the city, but he knew some of his people wouldn't be happy without a few of them.

So what was the one place the King was so hell bent on not going to? Well the simple answer to that is a night club. A vampires only club with lights, music, and alcohol. He in all his years of living Yami had never been in one, but he did oversee the building of the establishments so they were safe for his people. He even made sure there was good security so no underage drinkers could get in and no drunks could mess with the public. Even vampire children who were well over hundreds of years old like Chan, Kotaro, and even Jason were not allowed, because their bodies could not handle alcohol well. Only Jason was allowed a drink or two at parties under Yami's watchful eye at the palace.

However after dating for years and now being married for twenty, Yuugi felt it was time Yami joined the night life of the city. Yuugi had told Yami they weren't bad, but the King did not want to hear it. The younger had been to one with Taylor and Ethan and a few when he was still human and lived in Egypt. They were enjoyable so long as one didn't get drunk to where you don't remember anything. It was something that Yuugi found as fun and he wanted Yami to join him this time around.

As the two walked down the street around ten o-clock well after the sun had set, Yuugi tried to cheer Yami up. The other was not looking forward to going to the club and Yuugi didn't want Yami to be upset the whole night.

"Listen it will be fun, I'm sure you'll find it enjoyable." Yuugi said as he snuggled into Yami's side. They had walked from the palace to the downtown area since Yami still had a fear of cars. Vampires of all kinds were out, so it was clearly different than the day time. The few humans who were probably out were either headed home or at their own club or bar hanging out. "Although I don't see why those three had to tag along…" Yuugi finished as he took a quick glance behind him.

Behind the two walking at a slow pace behind them were three of Yami's most trusted guards. Now it's probably a mystery why a vampire King would need bodyguards, well he doesn't really, but they had been his guards since he was a baby. They were with him through everything and even after Yami became a vampire, they choose to become vampires as well so they could always serve their King. In the palace they did simple task and trained some of the new guards, who guard the palace, but other than that they were just friends of the King. It was only after the war within the city, when they started to follow their King when he left the palace on important business. Just like everyone else they worried for his safety along with that of the royal family. Now Yuugi never caught them following him, but he was sure they did even after he told them he would be fine going downtown during the day. Yuugi was even certain they had followed him and Yami all day while they were on their day long date. It was hard telling them, they were no longer needed when it was their job to protect and serve their King. Yami often just let them do as they liked because they were his friends. However given that it was night and more vampires were out on the town, they followed the royal couple at a closer range and did not seem to care that the two could see them.

These three vampires of the royal guard were none other than Timaeus, Critias, and Hermos. Yuugi had met them long before the war, but they weren't often seen around the palace. They were good at their jobs and only a couple times had Yuugi talked to them. Timaeus was the shortest of the three about the same height as his King, but was the second oldest of the group. He had raven hair that fell to his shoulders with light green bangs that framed his face much like the King, along with light green eyes. His right eye was shut with a scar across the front due to the war between humans and vampires back in Egypt. Unlike Yami, who still had an eye but had just lost sight in it, Timaeus lost his eye completely so a glass eye was put in place. Due to this, he kept it close so as not to scare some people or get weird looks. At the moment he was in blue jeans, a black muscle shirt, and sneakers.

Critias was the tallest and oldest of the group. He reminded Yuugi of a blond Seto and Seth with the same ice blue eyes. He wore blue jeans and a white button down shirt with boots. That only left Hermos who was in-between the height of Critias and Timaeus. He reminded Yuugi of his friend Joey, except he had brown hair and golden eyes. His eyes were also naturally golden and he was not a vampire who could change by bite. He wore black jeans and a auburn shirt with boots.

One look at them it would look like three guys just hanging out together for the night. No one who knew them would think they were soldiers to the palace looking out for their King and his mate, especially when Critias had a loving arm around Hermos and was teasing the youngest of the group. It had shocked Yuugi when he found out those two had been together since they were human when he first met them. They may have been big on doing their job, but that didn't stop them from falling in love. Timaeus on the other hand, had a wife back at that palace, which he had been with since Ancient Egypt. She was a petite little thing, who looked like she couldn't be any older than a teen, but she had been well over thirty years old when she was changed. Along with being petite she was also still extremely shy and only move around the palace with Timaeus at her side. It seemed the war back in Ancient Egypt left scars and memories she wished to forget and the small war only twenty years ago didn't help her.

"As far as I'm concerned they are not even here…" Yami spoke breaking Yuugi's attention from the three and back on his King. "Tonight is about you and me, so let's get this over with."

Yuugi wrapped his arms around his lover. "Oh don't be that way after a couple drinks and a few dances you will be having fun, besides…" He lowered his voice so only Yami could hear. "I think I have a few moves you might like."

"Then we should save them for the bedroom," Yami stated as they came upon the club that had a line out the door of people wanting to get in. The bouncer at the door was checking IDs and that would seem hard given most vampires were really old, but all vampires were given stating IDs the age they were changed. It was the easiest way to tell how old the vampires truly were so no children got inside.

"I guess we won't be getting in tonight…" Yuugi rolled his eyes at his husband and walked ahead of him toward the door, but did not let go of Yami's hand. As soon as the bouncer saw them he bowed his head.

"My King welcome, you may go right in…" He held open the door for them and Yuugi thanked him. Yami sighed and followed Yuugi inside, but not before letting the bouncer know the three behind him were with them. He was sure his guards would find a way in no problem, but he figured he would just make it easy.

As soon as they were inside Yami took note of how dark the club was, however that wasn't surprising because most of the vampires disliked bright lights like the sun. Vampires could easily find their way around the club, but if any humans were to come in here they would be lost. The only dim lights were at the bar, shining on the many bottles lining the back shelves and a few on the dance floor. There were tables all around the dance floor for those who wish to drink and eat something along with drinks being served at the bar.

Yuugi dragged his lover to a section of the club near the back that had booths, but they were sectioned off with velvet ropes and another bouncer. He bowed to the two and opened the rope up for them and their 'guests'. All the booths could hold at least twelve people and since the city didn't have many important people besides the royal family, these areas were mostly used for the royal family or large parties.

Yami never thought he would find himself here of all places, but he would endure it for the time being. He moved into the booth Yuugi lead him to and had to stop himself from laughing when his guards stood in front of the booth rather than sitting with him. They face the dance floor to give the King his privacy.

"So what do you think?" Yuugi asked as he looked up at Yami.

Yami shrugged. "It's not bad, but the music is a little loud." The music wasn't that bad given they were near the back of the club, but when he first walked in the sound hurt his ears. Vampires had excellent hearing and could hear some distance away. He was sure those who came here all the time were used to it but he sure wasn't.

"You'll get used to it, I was surprised by the sound too when I first came here." Yuugi kissed his partner and was more than happy to stay in the King's arms. "Thank you for coming to give it a try."

"Anything for you…" The King kissed Yuugi's head and looked up when Timaeus and Critias moved out of the way for a waitress who bowed to them.

"Welcome my Kings I will be your server tonight. May I get you anything to drink?"

Yuugi ordered for them since he had been there before and once she was gone, he got Critias and Hermos attention. "I'm sure Timaeus can keep an eye on us. You two can go do what you like."

At first they looked like they did not want to move, but after Yami gave them a glare, they hurried away. Timaeus would have stayed standing until Yami ordered him to have a seat and relax. He never liked to order friends around, but some people such as his guards needed it sometimes. Timaeus did have a seat across from them, but he continued to keep his eyes on the dance floor.

"What do you think of the place?" Yuugi asked the silent man hoping to have some form of conversation going. He was going to wait until after they got their drinks, before going for his attempt to get Yami on the dance floor.

"It's okay…" It was a quick and simple response, but Timaeus was just that type of man. The only time he was ever vocal was giving orders to younger guards or talking to his wife.

Since the conversation was going nowhere Yuugi turned to Yami and starting talking to his husband until their drinks arrived. Yuugi had ordered a strawberry daiquiri and Yami a bloody Mary with real blood and three non-alcoholic sodas for the three guards. Timaeus offered a small thank you and only took small sips of his drink.

Yuugi took a few drinks of his before holding it up to Yami and letting him try. Yami seem to have a better idea, as he took Yuugi's face in his hands and kissed him. A blush worked its way onto Yuugi's face as Yami was quick to deepen the kiss. He didn't seem to mind that others could see him or that Timaeus was right in front of them.

When they finally broke apart, Yuugi lightly smacked Yami's arm for the public display of affection. He loved Yami too, but making out should be done in private. So as punishment, Yuugi put their drinks aside and dragged Yami out of the booth. He informed Timaeus they would remain in his view, but they were going out on the dance floor and didn't want to be followed. The guard agreed to the terms, but he knew that was only because he knew Critias and Hermos were somewhere in the club.

Once out on the dance floor, Yuugi pulled Yami to one corner away from the heavy crowded area and started to sway his hips to the music. It was easy for Yuugi to be so open about dancing like that in front of people since he had done it before. However the most Yami had done is slow dance with Yuugi at the balls held at the palace. The King stood beside his partner not even sure what to do, since he wasn't used to the style of dancing.

Yuugi would have none of that as he moved Yami's hands to his waist and put his own hands on Yami's waist. He swayed to the music and tried to get his partner to do the same. It was a little aware at first, but Yami just need to loosen up.

"Just feel the beat and don't worry about others watching," Yuugi had to shout to him over the music as he moved against his partner. He was either going to get Yami moving or dance against a statue for most of the night.

Yami took a look around the club and saw how others were dancing, but he also saw how others were looking at his partner. A possessive side of the king seemed to awaken as Yami put his pride aside to attempt to dance with his partner. He moved with Yuugi, but also added his own touch, but moving his hands up and down Yuugi's sides causing the younger to shiver at the touch. Yuugi smirked as he moved his hands behind Yami's head and bought his lover down for another kiss.

The King may have been out of his comfort zone, but it meant so much to Yuugi that Yami was here with him tonight having a good time. They had forever together and it never hurt to try something new.

Sakura: Well another chapter down! The only thing I have to say is that for Timaeus, Critias, and Hermos I was going off pictures from the show about what they look like. They are never seen without their helmets so I had to guess on Timaeus's hair, but I didn't want him to look completely like Yami hair wise. I know some people type him looking like Yami, but I change him up a bit. As for Timaeus's wife, she will come up later… Oh and I'm sorry I keep teasing people, but there will be no lemons in this story. I personally haven't been good at writing them so I gave up a long time ago on ever writing them anymore.

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