Godwin's Dragon Leash

Chapter Eight

By Kellyq

After Crow showed Kiryu around Satellite, he pulled Yusei off to the side. The two went to the riverside with Blackbird tagging alongside them. Both teens sat down as Yusei rubbed his arm. Crow fished through his bag and pulled out his canteen. He pulled Yusei's sleeve up and poured cold water over the mark. Blackbird got up suddenly and ran to a nearby bush. He started barking as Yusei pulled his sleeve down. Crow walked over to his faithful companion. He kicked the bush but nothing happened. Blackbird turned and started to run back toward Satellite.

Crow sighed. "I'll be right back."

Yusei nodded his head and looked back at the lake. Movement caught his eye. Yusei turned his head to see a large spider crawling toward him. The giant arachnid stared at Yusei as he slowly got to his feet. Yusei stepped back just as the spider jumped toward him. Yusei crouched down, grabbed a handful of sand and threw it to the spider's direction. The giant insect dropped to the ground with a thump. Yusei was so focused on the bug, that he didn't notice Kiryu walking and stepped right on the spider.

Yusei gasped and looked up to see him standing there. "Kiryu ..." he murmured.

The teen smiled. "I'm glad to of service." Kiryu kicked the spider to the side. "I wanted to apologize for embarrassing you earlier."

Yusei relaxed a little. "Don't worry about it," he reassured. He sat down facing the lake again, and Kiryu joined him.

"Yusei!" came Rally's voice. He turned to the little curly-haired boy run up with excitement in his eyes. "Jack's here!"

Yusei got to his feet immediately and sure enough, Jack walked up with Mina by his side. The two signers stared at each other before Jack walked up and pulled Yusei close.

Mina watched the two signers closely. That's Stardust dragon? The young woman thought. Mina could feel a strong and pure aura coming from Yusei. Mina couldn't help but smile. She watched Jack's facial expression change to relief when he buried his face in Yusei's spiky hair.

Alex watched Jack from afar and the look Yusei had in his eyes. Jealousy, hurt, and envy passed through Alex's brown eyes. He stared down at his half eaten bowl of porridge. Yusei glanced over at his friend to see a distant look in Alex's eyes.

"Are you alright, Alex?" Yusei asked, concerned. "You've been quieter than usual."

"Oh! I'm fine," Alex reassured.

Yusei wasn't convinced. "Are you sure about that."

They stared at each other. Alex sighed and hung his head. Jack watched the two closely. This Alex guy better not be trying to take what's mine.

"There is something I want to talk to you about - but not here," Alex said, snapping Jack out of his thought.

Both teens walked out of the hut. Yusei followed Alex to the riverside. The teens were silent until Alex summoned the curage to say what he had been thinking.

"Yusai, I ..." Forget it! I'm just going to show him! Alex pulled Yusei a little closer and kissed him, pouring all his emotions into it. Yusei was a little startled at first. Alex pulled back when Yusei didn't respond. "I'm so sorry, Yusei! It's just that - I love you!"

Half of Yusei's expression darkened and he smiled sadly to his friend. "I care about you too, Alex, but I already have someone."

"Let me guess ... Jack," Alex concluded. Yusei nodded his head. "Come on, Yusei! You can do better than that! Have you stopped to think why he left - or asked why he has a woman with him? It's obvious that he doesn't love you anymore!"

Intense anger flashed across Yusei's eyes. "Don't even go there. I know that Jack loves me," Yusei corrected.

Alex's face fell and hurt flashed a crossed his brown eyes. "So you're just going to let him trample all over you and hurt you?" By now Alex was shaking. Tears slid down his flushed cheeks. "I don't understand you at all! You don't owe Jack -"

Before Alex could finish, Yusei cupped his face and wiped his tears. Yusei smiled to Alex. "You're just going to have to trust me. I know that Jack won't hurt me," Yusei murmured. He kissed Alex on the forehead. "And I always hold people who are dear to me close to my heart."

Yusei sidestepped and walked past Alex. He turned to see Jack and Yanagi standing there. Yusei made his way over to his mate as Jack grabbed Yusei's hand. Both signers walked further into the woods.

Alex sighed. "That went well," he muttered.

Jack pushed Yusei against a tree and kissed him. A moan came from the back of Yusei's throat as Jack pressed his body against his.

"How ... how did ... you get free, Jack?" Yusei breathed.

"Godwin said something about a threat looming, and I was allowed to come get you," Jack explained.

Yusei narrowed his eyes and straightened himself and Jack, so he could stare into his mate's eyes. "What type of threats was he talking about?"

"All Godwin told me was that there's organization that would use us Signers," Jack informed. Yusei was silent for a moment, pondering if he should leave the people he grew fond of. "Yusei. The residents will be fine without you."

"That's not it," Yusei said, shaking his head. "I find it odd that Godwin didn't tell you anything else." Realization hit Jack like a ton of bricks. So, there's more to this than he's letting on? Yusei watched his mate for a moment. "We'll have to lay low, Jack. Crow can help us find out more information."

A hint of a smile made its way to Jack's lips. "That's one of the reasons why I've fallen in love with you." He pressed his lips against Yusei's, earning a moan from the back of his thoat. "Come on. We better get back before Rally comes and finds us."

Yusei nodded his head and followed Jack back. However, the two were unaware that they were being watched the whole time, by a pare of golden eyes.

To Be Continued ....