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Marik had little idea on what he was supposed to do with this new arrival. He admitted that he wouldn't mind the handsome creature tagging along with him. His concern lay with the fact that he and his Hikari had been alone for so long that he had little idea how to deal with someone else around.
Harry quietly followed his master, his eyes had regained their usual vivid green color but there was a darkness that lurked deep inside. It was the darkness of the shadow realms that had remained inside of him. He had struggled against the shadows until they had showed him how good it could feel to be controlled; to let someone else bear the burden for him. He finally had someone who would take care of him for once.
Marik opened the door and held it so that Harry could step in and see the area that would be his new home. Harry looked around curiously but said nothing. The apartment was of reasonable size, a kitchen with a joint living and dining room a bedroom and a connected bathroom. Harry was a bit curious where he would be sleeping, but then remembered that he had a master to worry about those things now.
Yami Yugi was worried about the strange creature that had arrived. His Hikari tried to soothe him and tell him that the Mariks that they had known had changed. Yami Yugi could feel his Hikari sending him calming emotions and closed his eyes. He smiled softly when his Hikari began to distract him with sensual whisperings that were very shocking from such an innocent looking mouth.
Some people could change over time, maybe not change all the way, but they could change a little. However some people preferred how they were, preferred the feeling of darkness in their souls. Marik had changed him and his Hikari while not as good as Yami Yugi and Yugi had changed for the better. Bakura hadn't, he played along so that he wouldn't get sealed away, and his Hikari was too frightened to say anything otherwise. Yami Bakura smirked as he paced inside of his Hikari's room. He wanted another chance to gather the Millennium Items, and he wondered if the arrival of this creature could benefit his plans.
Harry watched as Marik functioned in the kitchen. He winced every time there was a crash or his Master uttered a loud curse. Slowly Harry moved forward and said softly into his Master's ear "Would you like me to prepare something to eat Master?" Looking down he saw the burnt Raman his Master had created and wondered how his Master had never died of starvation.
Marik frowned defensively when Harry offered to make the meal. However he looked down at the burnt Raman again and could already feel his stomach rebelling at the thought. He sighed and nodded "Fine fine just make something quick, I don't want to have to wait all day." Harry only nodded in reply and quickly got to work.
Marik looked down at the sandwich his creature had made for him and then without a word began to eat. His Hikari was in the back of his mind, telling him to be more polite and thank Harry for making them something edible to eat. Marik finished eating and mumbled "Thank you for the food."
Harry smiled as he watched Marik eat, he was pleased with himself that he was able to help his Master and be useful in some way. He had a curious thought and looked around for a minute before sighing. He had wondered if he might still have his wand, but apparently the Shadows hadn't brought it along with him. The idea of wandless magic flickered in his mind, but he put it off as something he could try later.
Voldemort had stayed for a long time at the grave yard. He had no idea where the Potter boy had gone off to; but as long as he didn't return he saw no cause for alarm. Though he had to admit he was very interested in the shadows that had swarmed the savior and taken him away. He mused over it and decided to return at once to Malfoy Manor. If anywhere in the Wizarding World had an answer it would be the immense library that the Malfoy's had kept for generations.
Marik was already beginning to be glad Harry had come along with him. He hadn't had something so good to eat in a long time. As he ate he became aware of a certain problem. Mainly the problem of him having only one bed and currently there were two people. His Hikari purred from the back of his mind that he would have no problems sharing a bed with the creature. Marik couldn't help but agree, but he was still a bit wary of this creature that had suddenly appeared. He would wait and see first before letting this creature get too close.
"Fascinating…" The Dark Lord murmured to himself as he reread the passage his had found. "The Shadow Realms…" He continued to read the passage about an ancient game from Egypt that wielded monsters and magic in a realm full of shadows. His crimson eyes became filled with thought. It was true that the war for the Wizarding World was practically over now that the Savior was gone. However…he was very interested in the power that these cards could wield and was especially interested in the Millennium Items.
Marik woke slowly the next morning, he had tried to be polite and offer the creature the bed and he would sleep on the couch. It was mostly his Hikari's idea but Harry had insisted on the couch. As he woke he became aware of a pleasant smell in the air. His stomach growled and he got up opening the door and pausing at the sight that met his eyes.
Harry had a full breakfast put out on the table, the kitchen was clean and the apartment practically sparkled from his care. He looked around wondering how he had never noticed the state of things before. He shrugged it off, glad that the creature would at least be useful around the house. His Hikari wanted to switch with him since neither were morning people but Hikari Marik was a bit better than his Yami.
Harry turned when he heard the bedroom door open and said "Good Morning Master." He was surprised when he saw it was the Hikari version of his master and for a moment was worried that he had displeased the Yami.
Hikari Marik saw the light disappointment in Harry's eyes when he saw that it wasn't his 'Master' he was greeting. He shrugged it off and smirked as he said "Looks very well done." which was his way of saying 'Thank You'. Harry simply nodded though remained smiling as he went into the kitchen to get a few remaining things. Marik watched him go absently noting how pleasing the loose tattered blue pants looked on the creature's ass.
Voldemort was taking notes on all the information he found on the Shadow Realms and the Millennium Items. He frowned, the game that was the key focus of all of this was easy to understand, but he knew that the owners of the Items would be powerful opponents. He wondered if there was a need to fight them at all. He smirked darkly; after all he did have magic… He stood and drew his wand as he murmured a simple spell to see if it would work "Accio Millennium Ring!"
For a minute nothing happened and then the whole mansion started to shake. Voldemort braced himself his crimson eyes looking around suspiciously waiting for what would happen next. Shadows appeared before him and there stood a white haired brown eyed youth. The features were innocent and confused for a moment before morphing into a darker wilder expression. The Dark Lord remembered from his notes that those who controlled the Items often had another side called a 'Yami'.
Yami Bakura looked around angrily wondering where he was and why he was there. He narrowed his eyes at the snake like man who stood before him, gazing at him with crimson eyes. His ring glowed and told him that this man's power was magic, though not like the magic in the Items. He glared angrily, saying nothing and yet at the same time demanding to know why he was here.
Voldemort saw more than just the darkness of the Yamis looking back at him. This being was evil and enjoyed every moment of it. He put on a charming smile on his snake like face and looked at the golden ring hanging from the man's neck. "So…you are the owner of the Millennium Ring." He stated though his hissing accent implied there was another question to come.
Yami Bakura raised a brow and said "Yes, now why have you brought me here." His voice was gruff and angry feeling on edge in being an unknown situation. It was then that he noticed the notes on the man's desk; saw that this man was interested in the Millennium Items and the game that controlled them. He smirked and looked up at the man, changing his question. "Who are you?"
Voldemort had noticed where the young man's eyes had drifted but made no move to cover up his plans or notes. He smirked at the second question "I am Lord Voldemort…and the Millennium Items are a recent interest of mine…perhaps you can tell me more?"
Bakura was not foolish enough to believe that this man only had a passing interest in the Shadow Games; but he saw that this man or 'Lord' as he called himself could be very useful in the future. He smirked and sat down in one of the library's chairs as he said easily "What do you wish to know?"
Hikari Marik was looking over the form of the creature that he had taken into his care and wondered if they would be able to change the clothes. Not that they looked bad on the young man, but he was afraid they would attract too much notice if they went out. He finished his meal and was only mildly surprised when Harry took the dishes into the kitchen to wash them. He watched Harry move gracefully about the kitchen for a moment before asking "Can you take your clothes off?"
Harry was very certain that if he had been holding a dish in his hand it would have fallen crashing to the ground. "Umm..." He could already hear Snape's voice in the back of his head commenting on his lack of eloquent speech. He looked down and tried to undo the straps on his chest fiddling with them his fingers slightly trembling from the other form of his master watching.
Hikari Marik was quick to guess why the creature's fingers were trembling and smirked as he said "Why don't you try to shower in the bathroom…?" He shook his head and finished his coffee as he watched the blushing monster go to the bathroom. He heard his Yami commenting that he wouldn't have minded seeing Harry's body which only caused the Hikari to shake his head. "Pervert." he murmured, though he could not admit the idea appealed to him as well.
Harry was successfully able to remove the clothing and belts; the shackles on his arms and legs remained, and he was surprised to see that they weren't chaffing his skin. He shrugged it off and took a shower. Letting himself enjoy every drop of hot water as he tried to forget even for a moment all that had happened to him. Eventually the hot water ran out and he finished with the shower. As soon as he stepped out of the stall he was dried and his clothing appeared back on him. He was surprised, but it answered their questions and would certainly make his mornings easier.
Voldemort smirked at the youth known as Yami Bakura. Their discussion over the Millennium Items and the Shadow Games had been very enlightening. He leaned forward his crimson eyes sparkling with dark intentions as he said "I believe we have similar goals and it would be the best for both of us to work in unison with the other." Bakura smirked back just as darkly as he agreed 'For the best indeed.' He thought.
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