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~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~ Chapter 19 ~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~

The next morning Yugi woke to find his pillow was moving up and down. Yugi slowly opened his eyes to find himself looking at a tanned chest and he felt arms wrapped around his waist and wings were wrapped around him as well. Yugi found it quiet comforting to have them wrapped around him, since he knew a vampires wings could be sensitive to touch and also very strong when used as a shield. Yugi was a little startled before looking up at Atemu's face to find a soft smile there and was completely asleep. Yugi sighed knowing if he moved out of his arms Atemu would wake up. Yugi also wondered how he ended up laying on his chest but didn't bother about trying to figure it out. Yugi closed his eyes and curled up closer falling asleep again.

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Atemu was the next to wake to find Yugi on his chest. Atemu smiled and gently moved Yugi on to the bed trying not to wake him but he failed. Yugi stirred and winced at the light coming in through the window. Atemu chuckled before standing up and heading into the bathroom.

"You want a bath Yugi?"

"Um yeah if that's ok?"

"Come on then."

Yugi bit his lip still a little scared about defying him. Atemu came out to see Yugi a little worried. Atemu smiled sadly and held out his hand to him.

"I'm not going to bath with you I'm just preparing it."

Yugi slowly moved from the bed and over to Atemu. Atemu gently took his hand and led him into the bathroom and was mucking around with many things before he left. Yugi noticed that he'd put smelling oils in the bath water. Yugi looked around and quickly stripped and got in. He quickly washed up and then climbed back out and took the towel and cleaned up before slipping his clothing back on and walked out.

Atemu was standing on the balcony. His wings sagged against the ground slightly. Yugi bit his lip and walked over. To him it looked like Atemu was a little stressed.

"Atemu?" Atemu jumped slightly and turned his head to see Yugi there before turning fully around.

"Yes Yugi?"

"Um... I was wondering if you had anything important on today."

"No I don't why?"

"Well I was going to say you look a little stressed and thought it might be better if you took the day off and relaxed and maybe you could get some extra sleep."

"I think that's a lovely idea. Thankyou Yugi."

Yugi smiled. "Did you want me to go get you something to eat from the kitchen so you can eat up here?"

"Are you sure you want to? Yugi I don't want to force you into anything but you still have to perform small duties but you don't have to go and fetch me breakfast I can easily get another servant to."

"It's alright, fruits ok?"

"Yes."

Yugi smiled and walked out the door. As he was heading down he was grabbed from behind and a hand over his mouth. Yugi nearly screamed but when he heard someone he knew he stopped.

"Hi Yugi." The person said and released Yugi.

"Anzu are you trying to give me a heart attack."

"Yes and no. Yugi I heard what the King said to you last night and I suggest that you take it if you want to still have your classing as a male. I have always wanted the King to bed me and he has yet to do so in the 5years I've been going to the throne room. If you don't take his offer and leave, I will personal make sure that you lose your manhood in the slowest possible way."

Yugi's eyes had widened when she mentioned about his classing as a male and knew exactly what she meant. She had slammed Yugi against the wall and was squeezing his shoulders very hard nearly breaking his bones. Yugi was in tears and trying to get her off by he couldn't.

"Why are you doing this Anzu?"

"So that I become the Kings mate and lover. You are a disgusting little creature and should never have been placed in his harem. I bet your blood tastes just as disgusting as you look." She internally smirked as she knew her words were getting to him and just to tip the scale and move to make Yugi leave. "Besides I heard the King talk with Lord Bakura and Lord Marik that he was only being sweet and nice to you now so that you would soft up and let him bed you without your fear."

Yugi gasped and looked at her before breaking down and crying hard. He believed her words even after her threat. Just the thought of Atemu wanting to just bed him caused him to believe her. Anzu smirked only widened internally as she saw him believe every word.

"I know it's hard to believe Yugi. I can see that you like him a lot but he doesn't care about your feelings towards him one bit. It would be better to take his offer and get away before you get really hurt."

Yugi nodded slowly and she let him go and he wondered the rest of the way to the kitchen. His tears dried up but the time he got there. Once the kitchen staff gave him his food he walked back to Atemu's chambers, his redness in his eyes and the puffiness had disappeared by the time he arrived back.

He saw Atemu lying against the headboard in the middle of the bed with his arms behind his head as if he was thinking. His wings were relaxed beside him on the bed. Yugi slowly walked over and placed the tray on the bed and bowed softly.

"Yugi where's your food?"

"I'm not that hungry. Atemu I wish to take you up your offer to leave the castle."

Yugi heard Atemu gasp and he looked through his bangs to see Atemu staring at him in horror. Yugi just kept his head down.

"Yugi why the sudden change in choice? Have I done something?"

"No I was thinking on the way to the kitchen and I don't think I could handle it here."

Atemu's heart broke in half and slowly lowered his head. Yugi could only watch as his posture became sagged and sort of defeated.

"Very well. You may take your clothes with you. I will escort you to the front of the castle when you have got everything. My personal guard will escort you to the community."

Yugi nodded and bowed before collecting his clothing. Atemu climbed off the bed and walked over to his desk and pulled out a beautiful gold arm bracelet. As Yugi walked over to him with his clothes he turned to him and looked him in the eyes.

"Yugi will you at least do me one favour, take this with you and wear it at all times. This way if I know you are in great pain I can find you and try to stop it."

Yugi smiled slightly and nodded. Atemu gently slipped the bracelet on and up till it sat on Yugi's upper arm. After it was there Atemu turned and led Yugi from the room and to the front of the castle at the same time as he called for his personal guard. When they arrived the guard was there causing Atemu to internally break down but he kept it hidden.

"Yugi if you need anything or you family do you can write to me and I'll see what I can do to help. My help is always available for you and your family."

Yugi nodded and headed out of the castle grounds. After that Atemu raced back to his chambers where he finally broke down and cried. That was how Bakura and Marik found him.

~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~ End of Chapter 19 ~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~

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