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Memories of Shadow and Light	By : Lechan Category: Yu-Gi-Oh > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 35308 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A.N. Back again
with chapter 10. Damn this fic is just flying by for me� *sobs* I�m
really going to miss it when it�s done. Maybe I�ll rewrite it afterwards, fix
it up. LOL Only one chapter to go until some real action, bet you all can�t
wait huh? As always enjoy! ^-^

Chapter: Ten

�� The sun was setting on another day. The sky
was painted with bright colors as the day came to a close, but it only reminded
her of how long her best friend had been gone.

Yugi, what�s taking so long? You baka, we
have tests coming up you know! And you can�t expect Yami to take them for you! Anzu thought sadly, wishing that she could
yell those words at the small teenager whose smile alone lifted her spirits and
caused her to hope for more.

�� Anzu�s hand clenched into a fist.
She hated not being able to do anything, but that was what had been laid out
before them by Isis. There was no way for any of them to travel
into Yami�s memories to retrieve Yugi. If anyone tried, Yugi would perish. At
least, that was how Anzu had taken the Egyptian�s words.
Yugi� Anzu felt tears in her eyes, and harshly rubbed them away. She
couldn�t break down, she had to keep up her hope; after all, Yugi wasn�t there
to support them anymore, so it was up to her.

�� Kaiba had returned nearly a week before,
with nothing but a few facts and reassurances from Isis that things were being taken care of, and
that everything would be fine.

But
that was all lies.
��
Nothing
was fine. Honda was so irritable now that only Jonouchi could stand him.
Jonouchi was quiet and solemn, and Yami... Kami, she didn�t even want to think
of his reaction. He started to act like his old self, confident and brave, but
then Kaiba returned. Since then, Yami hadn�t shown up for school, not that Anzu
really blamed him.

�� Anzu watched the fading light with
sad eyes. She missed Yugi very badly. After all, they�d been friends since they
had been little. It was his smile that she cared most for though. He was so
small, you wanted to protect him. And he was so special, so light, and innocent
that you wished to keep him all to yourself, by your side forever.

Anzu
released a bitter laugh.
��
She
wanted to protect him, but, somehow he was the one always saving her. When her
parents told her that dancing was a waste of time, it was Yugi who told her to
keep at it. When she had no lunch money because she was using that to pay for
dance lessons, Yugi shared his with her. In every battle up to that point where
he was taken away, he protected her. He even sacrificed his soul for the hope
of the world, for everyone, for her.

�� And always, he did it with a smile.

�� She had only been there once for
him, and at the time, she�d not known how to help. The night of his father�s
car crash, she had been over to his house. They�d been young, just recently
met. Yugi was crying in a corner, when she found him. For a long time all she
could do was stare, but after a few moments she moved over and gave him a hug.

But
she could do nothing else.

�� It seemed all she was good for was
silent support. To be the black smiley face on the back of his hand, the voice
that told him not to give up, the annoying reminder that friendship conquers
all. Because in the end, that�s all she could do. It
wasn�t much, but it was something.
�
�� Anzu gave a heavy sigh, reminded of how
it had been when Doma had tried to take over the
world. When Yami returned with news that Yugi�s soul have been taken, it had
been a heavy blow. She didn�t know how to take it at first. Her best friend,
the bonding glue that held the five of them together, was gone. She�d reverted
back to what she�d known, and had tried to lighten the mood, to bring hope and
faith to their little group, but it hadn�t been enough.

Yami� he feels this so much more deeply than
any of us� but still�. We still�.

�� Anzu�s fist
shook as she tried to hold back her tears. It had been so long already, what if
Yugi�s soul could not return to his body? What if the connection was shattered?
�
�� No� stop thinking like that, Anzu!�
She whispered to herself, smacking her cheeks with her hands to stop the tears
brimming. �What would Yugi say if he saw you being so weak, huh? He�s counting
on you� to hold everyone together�. So� you have� have
to be strong.� Anzu closed her eyes and smiled, though her face felt strained
and tight at the forced action.

�� The sun winked out behind the
horizon, and a single tear escaped. It ran down her face, a testament to her
pain. Her insides ached and burned as if begging her break down and scream out
her torment, but she could not do so.
�
�� I wanted to protect him� but� I
can�t. I really can�t, can I?� Anzu laughed bitterly to herself, rubbing the
tear away with a hand. �No� I can�t protect him. But, he can�� Anzu breathed a sigh of relief, picturing the spirit of
the millennium puzzle in her mind. She could trust him to do what she could
not, and so, she placed all her faith in him. After all, that was all she could
do.
I am his friend� that is enough for me.

�� The phone rang out in the hall, a
piercing sound that broke off as her mother answered. She could hear the soft
murmur of her voice as she spoke to the person on the other end. A few seconds
later, her mother was calling up the stairs for her.

�� Anzu-chan, Yugi�s on the phone!�

�� Anzu felt a cold lump in her chest,
he mind drifting to a time not to long ago, when Yugi�s little calls would be
expected. When the only thing he�d need to ask her about would be homework or
whether she wanted to join the group at the arcade.

�� I�I�m coming!� Anzu choked out,
running down the stairs to the landing where her mother stood with the phone.
Her mother gave her an angry look for running in the house, but said nothing as
she left.

�� Hopefully, Anzu lifted the phone to
her ear, her heat thumping wildly in hopes that Yugi really would be on the
other line. �Moshi, Moshi, Anzu desu.�

�� Anzu, sorry to bother you, but I
wished to speak with you.� The solemn tone of Yami echoed in the ear piece and
caused her heart to grow heavy. She choked back a saddened sigh, not wanting
Yami to know that she was suffering as well.

�� It�s all right. What do you need,
Yami?� Anzu asked, her voice sounding much more cheery than she felt. The
silence was aggravating, but didn�t last long.

�� Could you meet me at Burger
World? I�d rather not talk over the phone.� Yami asked with a meek tone that
Anzu detested.

�� Sure. I�ll see you in ten.� She
didn�t even wait for his confirmation; Anzu just hung up, and quickly tore up
the stairs to change from her school uniform. �I�m going out mom,
I�ll be back in a few hours.�

�� Anzu-chan, where��

�� Yugi needs some help.�

�� Oh, all right dear. Be safe.�
Anzu�s mother called after her as she darted out of the house and into the
darkened streets.

�� Sure mom.� Anzu said with another
forced smile.

I�m not the one who needs the blessing� it�s
Yugi who needs that. Anzu
refrained from speaking her thoughts, as she turned and made her way to the
usual meeting place.

^^^^^^^^

�� The
darkness rose about like wisps of smoke. It swirled and encased Yugi�s small
form like chains. It was cold, and frightening as the silence turned to
deafening screams. Yugi knew this place, knew the darkness
that tried to swallow him, and the shadows that tugged at his soul. He�d
been here before, had known the horror of such black magic as he�d sought to
outsmart the Millennium Eye, to keep Pegasus from winning the final match.

�� Yugi
trembled inside with remembered fears, the feeling of being crushed under the
weight of this abyss, the memory of dying. Yugi tried to hold back his whimper,
knowing that if he gave into his fear now that he would not make it out alive,
but something else was not right. The feeling of being watched surrounded Yugi,
and made him tremble with unease. It was unnerving, and made his stomach twist
with agony.

�� What
was it? What was different?

�� A
dark shadow moved and the feelings increased, a low snarl took up the silence
and killed the whimpering that followed the screams from before. Yugi sucked in
a breath, horrified of what kind of shadow beast now
stalked him. And he knew it was stalking him, he could feel its gaze upon him,
knew that it hated him with everything it held with in, and understood what it
wished to do to him.

�� Yugi
swallowed back his cry, and reached out desperately for his only hope, and met
with nothingness. Yugi jumped, finally knowing what was wrong, what was
different, and out of place.

�� Yami��
Yugi breathed out, and saw the beast grin at him menacingly. It approached him
slowly, and Yugi found that the wisps had turned to chains that bound him
still. An agonized scream forced its way past his lips as he started to
struggle against his bindings. Struggled for his life.

Yami wasn�t there.
�
�� That
was the only thing ringing through his mind as the monster drew closer, its
jaws open for the kill. Yami wasn�t there to save him, he was going to die.

�� Yami!�

The jaws tore his throat open.

�� Yugi�s eyes snapped open with the
sound of his own cry, and his eyes darted frantically around the lighted room.
His adrenaline rushed through him urging him to run, escape, fight. He wasn�t
aware that he was panting and near hyperventilating until a sharp grip clutched
at his shoulder, and a cutting voice broke through his hysteria.

�� Yugi! It�s
a dream!� The voice, he knew that voice. Yugi swung his gaze forward and
whimpered with joy as his eyes met the concerned crimson of his other half. His
vision blurred as tears burned his eyes, and Yugi let out a pitiful cry. Yami! Yami, it�s you Yami!

�� Yugi, are you��
Yugi cut the man off as he threw his arms around his darkness, pulling
him down and upon himself.

�� YAMI!�
Yugi cried out, pressing his face into the crook of the other�s neck, rubbing
his face into the shoulder as the terror left him with a trembling force. �Yami! Yami�� Yugi kept repeating the name, not careing how
this would look, not noticing how different his room seemed to be, and
definitely not remembering where he was. It
was a nightmare, I�m safe. Yami�s here, I didn�t die� everything will be just
fine� just fine.

�� Yugi clung more tightly to his dark
half breathing heavily to try and calm himself. He breathed in the heavy sent
of dust and spices, the smell of the sands, Yami�s smell, and snuggled closer
to the warmth and strength that he provided.

�� Yugi knew that he looked weak, but
at the moment he didn�t care. Because Yami was there.
It was okay to break, to cry and need support. As long as his darkness was
there he could do that. He didn�t have to stand on his own all the time; it was
okay to be scared.

�� Yugi gave a soft sound and wrapped
his arms more securely around the form before him, and when he still wasn�t
close enough, he locked one leg around the others waist.� His dark gave a startled gasp, and Yugi had
the dignity to blush lightly at the position that they were in, but he was more
concerned with getting comfort at the moment than he was about looking odd.

�� Hold me Yami�� Yugi whimpered, and
he felt the tremor that shook his dark�s frame and the hot breath that rushed
against his ear at his sudden exhalation. Yami? What�s with you? Why are you acting so strange? Yugi was a bit
unnerved when his dark didn�t respond, but quickly shoved the thought aside
when the solid, warm arms encircled his waist and held him close to the
steadily beating heart.

Yugi�s
brow furrowed.

�� Beating
heart? Since when has Yami ever had a heart beat? Yugi�s eyes shot open as
reality sunk back in, and with it the memories of where and when, he was. Yugi gave a small squeak
and froze, looking down at the dark colored skin that his pale arms clutched.

�� Uhm��
Yugi swallowed hard, feeling rather foolish, and tried not to notice the
difference in the speed of their two hearts. Damn it! I�m so stupid! This is Yami� but, he was sick last night!
Kuso, is he okay?

�� Forgetting his embarrassment, Yugi
wriggled back to press his forehead to the pharaoh�s. Crimson eyes widened, and
the heart beat increased, as his breath caught. �You okay? You don�t still feel
bad do you?�

�� The panicked look left the defined
face, and Atemu smiled, his hold growing tighter for only a moment before
relaxing once more.

�� No, akhu, I am well. Thanks to you.�

�� Yugi beamed at the news and hugged
his dark half close, needing to feel his connection since the link still rang
eerily silent. It�s just like before.
Yami� my Yami�

^^^^^^^^

�� Atemu returned Yugi�s hug with a bit
of unease. It wasn�t that hugging Yugi was detestable,
it was the fact that Atemu liked holding him just a little too much. It didn�t
help matters that he was now currently half crouched, half laying on top of the
slender, delicate, body of the teen he found desirable, and that they were
resting upon the harem bed. The place where certain acts
where to be performed.

Damn, I can�t handle this� Atemu thought vainly, as certain parts of
his body reacted to the careless actions of his little light.

Does he have any clue as to what this is
doing to me?

�� Yugi smiled and nuzzled his shoulder
a bit, and Atemu suppressed a groan rolling his eyes.

That would be a no.

�� Atemu sighed, trying to forget the
feeling of Yugi�s leg wrapped up and over his hip, the arms that pressed the
soft body to his own, and the warmth that came from the small dancer. Atemu
scowled, he did not need to remember how well Yugi danced at this time.

�� Yugi,� Atemu said untangling
himself quickly from the temptation that was beneath him. Amethyst eyes pouted
back at him, and a sharp bought of lust tore through Atemu�s body. He froze,
torn between leaving the boy and simply throwing him down and relieving
himself.

What in all of Ra�s
name am I thinking? Atemu
scolded himself and shook his head to clear it.

�� Yami?� The
sound of Yugi�s voice made his skin heat, and Atemu shuddered, pulling away a
bit more, before returning a strained smile.

�� I am fine, akhu. But, it is
morning, and we all have duties to attend to.� Atemu said calmly, and watched
as Yugi finally caught on.

�� Ah!� Yugi swung in the direction of
the window and gaped, jumping to his feet and rushing around in a bit of a
craze. �Kuso! Ore wa wasurete
shimatta!�

�� Atemu watched, amused, as Yugi ran
around the room, stopping and retracing his movements when he discovered that
he was still in his dancing garbs. Then complaining when he
found that he could not find his work wrap.

�� A smile made it�s
way up Atemu�s face as he watched the small teen become flustered and worried.
Yugi was too simple sometimes, and as endearing as it was, it was also
worrisome.

�� Yami!
Don�t just sit there laughing! Help me!� Yugi complained, stomping one foot in
irritation. Atemu chuckled at the display and stood.
Just like a child�

�� Right, right.�
Atemu�s smile grew at the annoyed glare that Yugi gave him, and reached down
under the edge of several pillows that made up Yugi�s bed, and pulled out the
simple wrap and tie. �Here, akhu.� Atemu offered the clothing with a smug
smile, feeling somehow vindicated for the other morning when Yugi had kicked
him.

�� Amethyst eyes glowered at him as
Yugi took the proffered garment and turned. �Why is it always him who finds
it?� The question was muttered under his breath and wasn�t meant for him to
hear, but Atemu heard it nonetheless.
What does that mean? Atemu shook the thought off just as quickly
as it had come, needing some time to himself.

�� Akhu, you
may wish to hurry, a meal is no good cold.� Atemu reminded, and Yugi jumped
rushing for the bathing room to change.

�� Gomen!�
Yugi called over his shoulder, and again the pharaoh was reminded that he would
need to ask Yugi to teach him that language. �I�ll be right back, Yami!�

�� When Atemu was certain that Yugi had
gone, he slumped onto his bed�s edge with a groan. �Dear Ra, akhu? Do you know
what you are doing to me?� Atemu asked the room.

�� His body still thrummed with the
heat of being so close to that small form, his mind remembering just what that
body could do. Atemu gave another groan, his body still hard, and sighed.

�� The golden light of the day washed
in through the window, already warm, wind gushed in to the room and encased the
son of Ra. Atemu turned to watch the gossamer curtains with crimson eyes.

�� He�d woken to the sound of Yugi�s
pained whimpers. The sun had barely risen, and at first he was going to ignore
it, but when Yugi began to pant in his sleep, and cry out, Atemu had moved.

�� He had been frightened to find Yugi
drenched in sweat and thrashing about on his bed, tears escaping through his
closed eyes. When he didn�t wake to Atemu�s words or prodding, Atemu had become
worried and leaned in close hoping to ease Yugi�s fears with his presence.

Then
Yugi had just jumped awake.

He looked terrified� as if� he was still trapped
in that nightmare. Atemu
scowled and ran a hand through his bangs nervously. When he raised it back, he
paused to trace his palm with his eyes. The crevices and grooves mapped out
roads and stories in his skin.

�� What did you dream of little Yugi?
What did you see that frightened you so?� Atemu questioned the silent room,
remembering the jarring hope that had crashed through Yugi�s eyes at seeing
him, and the force of his hug. It had all been so fierce, as though Yugi feared
he would vanish, like the incense smoke the priests burnt.

�And then he goes and places his face right
before mine. Practically begging me to�Atemu broke off that train of thought quickly, and stood,
leaving the room with haste. He gave a stiff nod to his guard as he passed by
wearing nothing but his night wrap.

�� It was odd, he knew, and very unlike
him, but he had little time before Yugi would return, and he couldn�t risk
being alone with the boy in his current state.

�� Atemu scowled in distaste as he
approached the doors that led to his harem. He really didn�t wish to take
advantage of this place, especially since he had no sisters to make his wife.
He didn�t even have a wife, and until recently, had no use for the concubines
that he supposedly owned.

But
what other choice did he have?

�� The image of Yugi lying tied to his
bed came to mind. Atemu felt his face heat up and he walked into the room
quickly, already feeling guilt eat at his heart as the women smiled and
acknowledged him with praise.

�� Our pr-aA, how may we be of service
to you at this early hour?�

�� Atemu knew that they knew the answer
to that, so he didn�t bother to state it, and the girl from the last time
stepped forward and then bowed low to the ground, offering to please him.

�� With a heavy sigh, Atemu nodded.

I can�t think like this� he is not an item
to use. He is my akhu� and I am not like Pragus� No, I will not give in.

^^^^^^^^

�� Yugi hurriedly ran down the
corridors, his heart thundering in his chest. He was unexplainably happy and
excited, though he knew most wouldn�t feel so great about having to retrieve
breakfast for one�s dark half, but he was.

�� Yugi grinned, skipping a little as
he entered a patch of warm sunlight. In less than six hours it would be
unbearably hot, Yugi knew, but for the time being, it was perfect. Yami was so kind, to worry about me so much.
I really need to thank him somehow� Yugi smiled, and nodded to himself,
thinking over ways to help his dark, when he saw another figure walking slowly
down the hall toward him.

�� Yugi blinked, confused for a moment,
before he recognized the mop of dark hair. �Ah, Anuksu!�
Yugi called out, glad to see a friend, and ran up to her side, unconcerned with
the slump of her shoulders and the hunch in her posture. �I forgot to thank you
for�what�s wrong?� Yugi asked, his happy bubble effectively popped, when he saw
the hollow look in the dancer�s eyes.

�� Yugi?� She
asked weakly, blinking several times, and the action made Yugi�s insides cold.
He nodded carefully, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder for support.

�� I�m here, are you okay? You look
kinda sick.� Yugi asked again, and this time, the girl�s eyes showed fear, and
she turned away quickly.

�� I�m fine. Just�
having a bad morning.� Anuksu�s body was ridged, Yugi could feel the
light tremor under his hand, and could see it in her fisted hands.

�� Oh. I�m sorry. Do you� want to talk
about��

�� No!�

�� Yugi jumped at her sudden
exclamation, as she whipped around, and lowered his hand from its rest on her
shoulder. �Okay, sorry�� Yugi swallowed, and glanced away, unsure what to say
to change the subject. From the corner of his eye he saw Anuksu deflate and
look remorseful, and Yugi struggled to put on a happy demeanor before she could
feel bad for her actions. �I�m on my way to get Yami some food, want to come
with me?� Yugi offered with a grin, turning to face the broken girl, and
watched the surprise that covered her face.

�� Yugi��

�� If your day�s been bad so far,
let�s see if we can�t make it better huh?� Yugi chirped, grabbing her hand and
dragging her down the hall in the direction of the kitchen. �Yami had a stress
fever last night, I think Seto did it to him, you know how he can be� oh, well,
I guess you wouldn�t�� Yugi paused, blinking, wondering just what the CEO�s
name was back in ancient times, he gave up a moment later. �Anyway, I sang him
to sleep last night� pretty silly huh? Gee, no wonder I�m always being called a
kid, I act like one.� Yugi sighed dramatically, giggling in the next second as
he entered into a new story trying to distract Anuksu in anyway he could.

�� The kitchen was in view when Anuksu
pulled back, forcing Yugi to stop. �Huh, Anuks��Yugi
was silenced by the touch of her fingertip to his lips. Yugi gasped, shocked,
silent as Anuksu slipped closer to him and replaced her finger tip with her
warm lips. What the� is, is Anuksu�

�� Yugi stiffened up, his breath caught
in his chest, as the warm lips moved against his for a moment longer, before
pulling back completely. Yugi blinked, his hand automatically lifting to touch
his lips, and he heard the gentle laughter from above.

�� Yugi lifted wide eyes to Anuksu,
glad to see her smiling, even though her eyes were glassy with tears. Anuksu? Why are you crying� why did you kiss me?
Oh, god� that was my first kiss!

�� Sorry about that, Yugi.� Anuksu
said, standing taller, looking a little more like herself.
�I just needed to forget someone�s kiss.� She opened her clear blue eyes and
winked at him, and Yugi felt his cheeks burn. �But, this changes nothing, I�m
still going to work you hard in practice, so don�t be late!� Anuksu said,
whirling around and leaving quickly the way she�d been going before.

�� Yugi watched her back for several
long moments, fingers still on his lips. �Well, I guess she�s feeling better.�
Yugi laughed, and turned to get the meal he�d promised to get. His insides felt
queasy, and Yugi tried not to dwell on the fact that there had been no thrill
in that kiss. He�d felt absolutely nothing. Why,
what�s wrong with me?

^^^^^^^

�� We thank you for your hospitality,
and will return swiftly with the sighed document.� Pragus said with a low bow,
his men following suit behind him.

�� Atemu remained seated, his frown of
annoyance barely hidden. He was only relieved that this would be the end of his
problems with the man, and his band of annoying followers.

It will also be the end to my worries for
Yugi� Atemu hoped.
��
When
Pragus had risen, Atemu nodded, accepting Pragus�s
leave, and watched with much joy as the tall Roman left the room quickly. To
his side, Saimun visibly relaxed, and Atemu released a happy sigh, realizing
just how much of a relief the Roman�s departure was to everyone involved.

�� Seth shot him a meaningful look from
his position beside Saimun, and Atemu�s relaxed posture stiffened. He did not need
a reminder that he was not in the clear yet, and he definitely did not need the
visions of his cousin to add to his infinite amount of worries.

�� The
dark cloud of destruction hangs low around you. I don�t think that child�s
appearance was coincidence. I fear he will bring about your demise.�

�� Seth�s negative words rang through
Atemu�s head like a bad mantra and he sighed, sitting up straighter in his
throne. If it wasn�t the Romans it was the small boy who could do no wrong as
far as Atemu was concerned. A few accidents, defiantly, but
any real damage? Well, Atemu hoped not.

�� Please leave me. I wish to be alone
right now.� Atemu stated, and gave both Saimun and
Seth a pointed look before either could protest.

�� The room was quickly emptied of all,
save for his guards posted across the room at the doors, and Mahado, whom he had
held back when he moved to leave.

�� pr-aA,
what is it?� Mahado asked, when the other�s had left. Atemu narrowed his eyes
on a single beam of light, uncertain. He didn�t like that feeling, but even
more than that, he didn�t like feeling out of control.

I have to be sure� now, before anything more
can happen.
��
�Bring
Yugi here. I need to make sure of something.�
��
Mahado didn�t question him, he merely bowed and moved to do his
bidding, and for it, Atemu felt oddly thankful. He made a face and shook his
head willing the absurd feeling off.

Yugi seems to be rubbing off on all of us� Atemu thought with a soft smile, reminded of
the way the pale boy�s face lit up with he laughed, and how his amethyst eyes
hardened when he was determined. Warmth spread in his chest, and Atemu abruptly
stopped picturing Yugi�s face, scowl back in place. No� I can�t think like this�

�� The doors opened with a soft sound,
and looking up, Atemu wasn�t all that surprised to see Yugi�s heart shaped face
poke inside and look up at him curiously. �You wanted to see me?� Yugi
questioned, glancing warily at the guard just beside his face. Atemu couldn�t
stop the slow smile that worked its way across his features, as Yugi tried to
determine if the guard he was looking at was one who understood his standing
with the Pharaoh, or not.

�� It�s fine
Yugi, come on in.�

�� Amethyst turned back to him, and
then Yugi nodded stepping into the large, sun heated room, silently. Yugi
seemed slightly uncomfortable, and Atemu wondered if it was because of the lack
of people in the room, or his royal attire, but quickly shoved the thought off,
knowing that Yugi feared neither.

�� Pragus
and his men have left to return to Rome.� Atemu said, once Yugi was close enough
that he no longer had to raise his voice to be heard.

�� Oh.� He said, sounding relieved,
�That�s good.� The smile was proof of that as Yugi practically bounced to
Atemu�s side, picking up a forgotten fan and starting his ritual duties. �I was
starting to think that Prego-man would hang around forever.� Yugi chatted
animatedly, and like most things he said, Atemu understood very little.

�� So, where did you go this morning?
I brought you your breakfast and the room was empty.� Yugi�s voice sounded
slightly wounded, and Atemu shifted uncomfortably, remembering quite well where
he�d been. �I ended up helping Mahado out until he had to come here for the
meeting, and I decided it would be safer in your rooms.�

�� Yugi.�

�� Hmm?�

�� Atemu felt queasy, as he turned,
resting one tanned hand upon Yugi�s pale ones, stalling his motions. As he�d
dreaded, he felt the thrill of sensation wash over his nerves, and he smiled
rather sadly.

So, it is a problem. At least it�s not one that
he has to worry about.

�� Dance for me?� Atemu asked, giving
Yugi�s hand a squeeze, and watched as color flooded his cheeks, neck, and
lower, ending at his navel. He was rather adorable at times, and the urge to
wrap him up in his arms and protect him was nearly over powering.

�� B�but, there�s no music��

�� Atemu smirked, and leaned closer
until he could see nothing but Yugi�s eyes. �You don�t really need music, do
you?�

�� Yugi glanced away, giving a huff,
before dropping the fan and making his way before Atemu. He froze facing him,
head bowed eyes closed, and stayed that way for several moments, but when he
moved it was like it had been at the evening meals. His
motions graceful, and smooth. Alluring in their innocence, causing the
Pharaoh�s heart rate to pick up just a little and he sighed wistfully, lounging
into his seat, trying desperately to suppress the low burn that was quickly
spreading in his abdomen.

^^^^^^^^

�� The room was hot, like a warm
blanket, it was something Yugi was quickly becoming accustomed to, and he tried
not to think about it too much. If he did, it only reminded him of what he�d
lost, and how seriously he was trapped.

�� Yugi spun gracefully, twisting his
torso as he rolled his hips, lowering to his knees to arc backwards. He
couldn�t help liking this kind of act, it was calming to move to a beat, even
if it was only in his head, and it kept him limber in case Bakura or Marik
showed an interest in killing him again.

�� A simple roll and bow, and Yugi
completed the dance, feeling a light sweat on his skin, and his heart
fluttering in his chest. Always he waited for applause, but was a little
surprised when none came. Yami always
applauds. Even when I suck� Yugi thought, lifting his head to look at
Atemu, and was disheartened to find his brow furrowed in concentration.

�� Yami?�
Yugi asked, standing up, worried that something was wrong. What with Atemu�s
sudden request and his saddened expression. He made to move closer when those
crimson eyes fell to his own and stopped him in his tracks.

�� Yugi, now that the Roman�s have
left, I think it would be best if you moved back to the servants� wing.� Atemu
stated in a voice that left no room for argument. Something inside Yugi broke,
and hurt desperately, and Yugi lifted a hand to his chest, pressing his fist to
his pounding heart.

�� What
did I do? Am I a burden Yami? Why are you asking me to leave? Yugi�s
thoughts screamed at him in confused agony, but he remained silent, head bowed
low. �Okay.�

�� Yugi swallowed back his hurt and
turned to leave, not even asking if he could do so, not really careing if it
annoyed Yami. �I�ll just� go move my stuff then.� Yugi forced a grin, and
bolted from the room before Atemu could question him. Why? Why, does it hurt so much now? When I felt nothing� with Anuksu?! Yugi
knew the answer to his question, but didn�t want to face it. Didn�t
want to believe that the other half of his soul had just asked him to leave.

^^^^^^^^

�� Sorry, about calling you out so
late.� Yami stated, his head lowered slightly. Anzu
felt a flash of pain but forced a bright smile, sliding into the booth across
from him.

�� It�s fine, so, what did you want to
talk about?�

�� Curiously, the spirit of the puzzle
seemed to blush at her question, and fiddle with his hands.

�� I made it sound important, didn�t
I?� Yami asked, looking rather sheepish, and Anzu, leaned back into her chair,
somewhat relieved to hear that this meeting wasn�t as life altering as she�d
been expecting.

�� Yeah, maybe, a
little.�

�� hm. Well, honestly, I just needed to talk to someone
about Yugi. Someone� who wouldn�t tell me endless lies about this problem.�
Yami paused meeting her eyes for the first time, and Anzu was pleased to see
that the spark in Yami�s eyes had yet to blink out, even if it was dimmed.
�This sounds pathetic, but could you tell me, something, any memory you may
have a Yugi? I just need to concentrate on something� something else.�

�� Anzu smiled, understanding exactly
how he felt. When you could do nothing but wait, it did one no good to sit
around and think about all the bad things. One needs to concentrate on the good
memories when everything else is falling away into hell.

�� Sure. You know, when we were
younger, Yugi used to copy me when I danced.� Anzu grinned, and watched as
recognition flickered through Yami�s eyes. �Yep, it didn�t matter if it was
ballet or tap, girl or boy dances, Yugi did them all. It was rather funny, but
very Yugi. To him, it was probably just another game,
his mom didn�t think it so funny though.� Anzu grinned, and was glad when the
spirit of the pharaoh returned her smile, if a little subdued. Yugi, we�re all waiting. We�re trying to
stay strong, so please, please, come back. We need you, more then you know.

A.N. Sorry this chapter�s so short, but this
is where my notes end, so, from here on out, the chapters may be a bit shorter.
And guess what? Only 7 or 8 chapters left, so, I�m nearing the end here. ^-^
The good stuff starts up in the next chapter, so hopefully I wont keep you too
long before updating again, and give a warm thanks to my new beta, she�s the
only one to save you from my grammar. ^-^ ALL PRAISE INAMI!
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