Aren't I creative with these titles? Don't I spoil you all silly with uploads? Isn't it sad Psychoshipping gets no love? What would you all do if I refused to upload until I got five reviews? How many of you had a heartattack at that suggestion?

XD Pft. Next chapter, people! And no, I am NOT holding chapters captive. Promise. I'm trying to upload at least once every three days.

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Needless to say, the world was in a state of unease and tension. Things seemed to have reached a pinnacle; things had been in a constant state of unbalance, what with the unusually intense clash between the Moon and the Sun after billions and billions of years, and in an explosion of heat, everything seemed to just...stop. A quiet fell over the universe but it was far from a comfortable one, most creatures too scared to leave their homes for fear of everything collapsing.

Only three groups on the scale continued on with life, simply because ceasing activity would cause everything to collapse into utter chaos. The gods, the elites, and the two remaining entities. It had been a few days since the spiral that was the sun's rage, both he and the moon disappearing without a trace. Since then, the days had been running strangely, both the Dusk and Dawn struggling to keep everything as balanced as they could without the aid of the Moon.

Surprisingly enough, though no one ever actually saw him, Marik continued to pull his weight. Morning came as directed and left just the same, the only missing gap being the night - thus both dawn and dusk ran longer then usual, simply to order things until Bakura decided to show himself again.

"I hope he's okay..." Yugi murmured softly from where he sat sprawled out on the grass, the warmth of day relieving him from his duties for the time being. The soothing presence of Yami came from beside him where the other entity was cross-legged, red tinted purple surveying the area about them critically as if in search of the current item of focus.

Heaving a soft sigh the dusk glanced at his companion. "I'm sure he's fine. From what the three plants told us, Marik defended him and seemed highly concerned for his well being. Judging by that, Bakura's probably holed up somewhere playing patient; wether willingly or unwillingly I can't say, but I have a feeling Marik means him no harm at the current time in being." He offered, trying to comfort his worried companion. It seemed to have at least a somewhat positive effect because the smaller nodded, folding his arms behind his head.

"Mm, yeah. You're probably right..I just wish I knew what the two were doing. I mean, if Marik has time to take his turn, why doesn't Bakura? Unless he's seriously injured...but the Lunar Eclipse ended. So he's immortal again. His wounds should have recovered." Noting that Yugi was quickly slipping back into the worry zone Yami laughed, gently tugging the other into a sitting position, taking his face in his hands.

"Little one, you worry far to much." The Dusk scolded gently, grinning as he pressed a finger firmly against the Dawn's nose, watching with amusement as it crinkled in response to his touch. "My bet is Bakura's using this as an excuse to laze about; he's probably soaking up Marik's attention for all it's worth. You know how he is."

Both of them knew very well 'how he was' - practically everyone close to the pale one knew about his interests in the blond, and the same amount of people knew Marik tended to switch between returning or outright rejecting the notice; depending on what mood he was in at the time or if Bakura was being unusually abrasive and nerve grating.

Giggling softly Yugi returned the smile he was receiving, having to concede to the argument. "You have a point. Bakura will show up sooner or later; probably when he pushes the wrong button and Marik kicks him out."

They shared a quiet laugh at the other's expense; shortly thereafter Yugi looked shamefaced, covering his mouth with a slight frown. "Oh that was mean of me." He informed himself and Yami rolled his eyes, more in exasperation then actual annoyance. After all, everyone found it hard to be annoyed with the smaller entity, and he was certainly no exception.

"Well he deserves it. Lazing about and letting us pick up all his slack, constantly getting into fights with the Sun, carrying on conversations with plants instead of doing his job..." He drawled, smiling victoriously when his statement was received with muffled giggles from the other.

"Yami!" The Dawn exclaimed, lightly punching his companions shoulder, trying to look disapproving but his grin gave him away, as did the amused sparkle in his eyes.

"What? You know it's the truth." The Dusk defended himself with a massive grin, rubbing his nose teasingly against the one close to his own, gazing deep into the gleaming purple eyes inches away from his face.

Suddenly the laughter died on both their lips; it was at that moment Yami realized exactly how close he was to the other. Mouth running dry the Dusk swallowed thickly, heart beginning to thump uncomfortably in his chest as those beautiful eyes blinked at him, confusion quite evident on Yugi's face.

Caught up in the moment, Yami didn't even think as he traced the other's cheeks with his thumbs then leaned in to press their lips together. At that instant, the world seemed to stop spinning; as a matter of fact it very well might have, since neither entity was keeping an eye on it - as a matter of fact it could have very well started rotating in the completely wrong direction.

Hands were suddenly at his shoulders, applying pressure, forcing him back. Jerked from his daze at the shove Yami broke away, blinking in bewilderment at Yugi - who was gazing at him with wide, terrified eyes, hands covering his mouth as he gazed at the Dusk in shock.

"Yugi.." Yami croaked; but he wasn't given a chance to explain, the Dawn scrambling to his feet and running. "YUGI!" The Dusk leapt to his feet but was to late, the smaller vanishing from sight.

Gazing in shocked dismay at the place the other had vanished, Yami began to shake, releasing a wretched groan as he slumped to his knees. "What was I thinking!? Why did I kiss him!?" He yelled at himself, punching the ground in frustration before collapsing onto his back with a loud whoosh of released air, glaring spitefully at the sky.

"Idiot." He hissed, grinding the palms of his hands into his eyes. "Idiot idiot idiot."

Time passed without any notice on his part, to lost in his own annoyance and regret, boiling uncomfortably in his stomach until he felt sick. However, a sharp twinge at the back of his neck forced him to open his eyes, gazing dully at the sky. For a moment he laid there, hesitating, then sighed and rose shakily to his feet.

This would have to wait till later; he'd find Yugi, apologize, beg him to forget it, beg him not to hate him...But he couldn't deal with it right now, because the world was already down one entity. It really couldn't afford to lose a second.

Not to mention there was no doubt in Yami's mind that, if forced to carry more then his weight, Marik would probably doom the world to a heat wave so hot it would wipe out everything; including the gods.

So, deciding to ignore the heavy weight in his chest left by Yugi's blatant rejection and the knowledge that the Dawn now probably hated him, the Dusk spread his hands and let his colours spread through the sky.


x: Wow. Seems no one's relationships are working out right now. How delicious. Wooh! How many of you weren't expecting the Dawn to freak out? 3 Next chapter will be Joey and Kaiba's, then I'll return to the main pairing

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