Full Moon

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Okay... so... I know this is supposed to be the NEXT chapter but... it isn't. I realized that I forgot to post the chapter Storm Moon, chapter 4... so... uh... yeah... go back and red Storm Moon, I guess... Sorry!!! ^_^()

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Full Moon

By Mally-chan and hatochiisai

Disclaimer: We do NOT own Yugioh. All original characters DO belong to us, such as Mikado, Ahmose and Takeru, who are hato’s.

YAOI WARNING

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Chapter 11

Snow Moon

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As Marik and Ryou rested, Yami was trying to figure out what to do with the three injured wolves he was driving around. He couldn't exactly take them home, he didn't know where Otogi lived, and he wasn't sure if taking Mikado and Ahmose to their father's house was a good idea either, even though Takeru wouldn't be home yet.

Yami sighed slightly. "Where am I supposed to take you three?” He groaned. "I cant take you home, I cant take you to YOUR home... "

Ahmose opened his eyes and lifted his head, looking at Yami. He realized that Yami had actually never BEEN to his house before. He had always kept him away over Takeru. But... He cocked his head, then nuzzled Yami, and licked his cheek, wagging his tail a bit.

"I suppose I could get a hotel room for the night… Gods Ahmose.” He grumbled. "You owe me."

Ahmose "talked" a bit, then yapped and tugged Yami's sleeve in his teeth.

"That's all really great, Ahmose.... but I don’t speak wolf." Yami said after a moment.

Ahmose turned and nudged his keys with his nose as they dangled from the ignition.

"Ahmose I'm not going to take you home. You're injured, and your dad might try something." Yami explained.

Ahmose whined and nudged the keys again.

Yami sighed. "Ahmose, no! Lets stay in a hotel tonight, and when you can talk, we'll talk."

Ahmose whined even louder this time, bordering a howl.

"I'm not above sodomizing a dog." Yami warned.

Ahmose nudged the keys yet again, and this time, DID howl. Otogi and Mikado mimicked Ahmose from the trunk.

"FINE!" Yami yelled. "FINE just shut UP!"

They all shut up and settled down.

Yami groaned and began driving to Ahmose's house.

Ahmose sighed and pawed at the dash board, and a moment later, the CD player came on. Ahmose settled down and closed his eyes.

Yami snorted. "Your music sucks."

Ahmose just gave a light snort, but a soft whining was starting to be heard from the trunk of the SUV.

Yami slowed the car and looked back. "You ok back there?" he called softly.

A loud whine answered him and Otogi poked his head up for a moment, before disappearing again.

Yami pulled over and looked back. "What's up?"

This time both heads poked up and they both yapped, before disappearing and settling down again. Ahmose raised his head and stared at Yami, then whined at him.

"Gods I DONT SPEAK DOG!" he whined loudly. "Stop it!"

All three wolves yapped and whined right back; Ahmose's tail was wagging in amusement at Yami's frustration and he stood, licking Yami' cheek.

Yami groaned, and turned off the music. "One more dog sound and the CD gets it!" he threatened.

Ahmose just cocked his head, still wagging his tail. He turned and put a paw on the steering wheel, then looked at Yami, whining a bit and cocking his head the other way.

Yami groaned and let go of the steering wheel . "Fine you drive!"

Ahmose whined again, nudging Yami and looking at the wheel again.

Yami groaned. "WHAT?!" he cried frustrated.

Ahmose sat down and huffed, glaring at Yami, but then leaned across the console and put a paw on Yami's foot, making him press down on the accelerator.

Yami grumbled and began driving again. "Fucking hate dogs..." he grumbled under his breath. "Why couldn't it be cats...?"

Ahmose just rolled his eyes and settled down again, waiting for Yami to reach his house.

Once Yami did, he let the wolves out and leaned against the car sighing.

Mikado and Otogi limped towards the house, holding up their broken legs. Ahmose tugged Yami's pant leg.

"You sure that's a good idea Ahmose?" Yami asked raising an eyebrow. "Your father's out to get me, and you want me to stay in his house?"

Ahmose gave a little yip and tugged Yami's pant leg again, wagging his tail.

"Alright..." Yami sighed following Ahmose inside.

As Ahmose trotted off after his brother, Yami looked around; this was the first time he had ever been in Ahmose's house before. He could look into the kitchen from where he was, and found the dog dishes on the floor and the doggy door amusing, as well as a rope tied to the handle of the fridge, the end of which had obviously seen the teeth of wolves before.

Yami shook his head and decided to lay down on the couch.

A few minutes later, Ahmose trotted out of the hall, across the living room, and into the kitchen. He tugged open the fridge by a rope, and pulled out a package of raw steaks. He closed the fridge with a paw, and disappeared down the hall again.

Yami chuckled softly and pulled a blanket down and decided to leave the wolves to their business, and go to sleep.

But a moment later, Ahmose was licking his face and tugging his sleeve.

Yami whined. "What?"

Ahmose kept tugging, then trotted to the entry of the hall and looked back.

Yami sighed and got up. "Alright..." he groaned following

Ahmose wagged his tail and trotted down the hall. There were five doors. One went to a bathroom, another was a small bedroom in which Mikado and Otogi were currently resting, and two doors were closed; probably the linen closet and master bedroom. The last door, Ahmose trotted through. He hopped up onto his full sized bed and curled up, tail thumping the sheets as he watched Yami.

Yami closed the door behind him and sighed. "You're going to get me killed..." he mumbled climbing into the bed and laying down.

The next thing Yami knew, he was waking up. It was 8 am. He looked around, and found Ahmose next to him face down on the bed, asleep and human. And gloriously naked.

Yami grinned broadly. "....Thank you dear Ra for this gift I'm about to recieve." He cooed before pouncing Ahmose.

Ahmose let out a yelp, and Yami suddenly remembered his injuries. But before he could say anything, he heard something... voices... and his blood ran cold when he realized that one of them belonged to Takeru. Ahmose mumbled, and slept on.

Yami shook Ahmose slightly. "Ahmooose...."

"Hnnnn..." Ahmose groaned. More voices joined Takeru's, and they were coming closer; out of the kitchen and into the living room. Yami could now identify Rex, Rafel, Haga and Keith.

Yami grumbled and glared at Ahmose. "Heavy sleeping ass." he shook him once more. "Wake up here, or on the floor."

The voices came closer. "--probably still asleep, Takeru! Just kill him and be done with it!" Keith was arguing.

Yami glared at the door, pausing his effort to wake Ahmose, listening closer.

"Yeah!" Haga hissed. "Everyone knows Ahmose sleeps like the dead! Just snap his neck! Quick and clean! He won't even wake up! Mikado and Otogi are still injured, we can take care of them in no time! And then hunt down Marik and that... mutt!"

"Then Malik and Bakura." Keith agreed. "And Ishizu. And then, kill that human Ahmose allows to mount him..." And several growls were heard at that.

Yami had a flat look on his face. 'Oh sure sure, kill the one sane person.'

"Come on, Takeru! Let us kill them!" Rex exclaimed eagerly.

"NO!" Takeru barked. Ahmose jerked on the bed and moaned a bit, stirring. "I will deal with them. And you will NOT touch my pups... I'll kill them myself."

Yami snorted and shook Ahmose slightly. "Wake up, your dad's home."

Ahmose jerked and opened his eyes. "H-huh?" He asked, and yawned.

"Your dad's home." Yami said once more.

Ahmose blinked again, then sat up, wincing. He looked around, before snagging a pair of sweat pants and squirming into them. He looked at Yami and smiled.

"Don't worry..." At that moment, the door opened, and Takeru stared in at them. Ahmose calmly turned and met his father's glare, not seeming to care that the former Alpha was as naked as Ahmose had been a few moments prior.

Yami however groaned. "GODS why cant anyone around me wear pants..." he mumbled covering his face with a hand.

Takeru took one look at Yami, and growled.

"In the living room." Ahmose said quickly, and Takeru narrowed his eyes, not liking the new tone of authority that Ahmose had. "After you're dressed. We have things to discuss." Takeru growled, but turned and left the room, slamming the door.

Yami sighed. "I should get home anyway...your father's plotting your death."

"Hmmm..." Ahmose said with a smile. "I don't doubt that... But no. Stay."

"Do I have to?" Yami whined

"Yes." Ahmose said. "Don't worry. We won't stay long."

Yami sighed. "Fine..."

Ahmose smiled and nodded, then turned and headed out of the room, across the hall and into Mikado's room.

Yami followed shortly after a little uneasy.

Mikado and Otogi were both asleep, but grimacing in pain. Their arms were swollen around the break. Ahmose frowned and knelt by the bed, inspecting the two. After a moment, he turned and picked up the phone, dialing Ishizu.

Ishizu wasn't the one to answer it however it was Malik. "Hello?"

"Malik, it's Ahmose. Is your sister there?"

"No, she went out shopping, what's up?"

"I'm going to bring Mikado and Otogi over. I want her to see about their broken arms." Ahmose said. "I'll be over in an hour or so."

"Ok." Malik said smiling. "Seeya here."

Ahmose hung up, returned to his room and pulled on a black button up shirt, then headed out to the living room, not bothering to button the thing. His father was leaning against the wall in a pair of jeans and a tank top. He glared at his son.

Yami followed shortly after, giving Takeru worried looks.

Ahmose ignored Rafel, Rex, Haga and Keith, who were all glaring at him.

"You little--"

"Things are going to change from now on." Ahmose said, cutting his father off. "You are not the Alpha wolf anymore. You aren't even a beta. As far as I'm concerned, you are the Omega. You are at the bottom of the ranks." Takeru growled and stormed forwards, raising his hand. He swung it, but to his shock, Ahmose easily caught his wrist. "You are NOT Alpha wolf anymore..." Ahmose repeated, growling and baring his sharp teeth to his father. Takeru looked stunned. "I will not allow you to hit me again. And you will not hit Mikado. Or anyone."

Yami grinned. "Oh now that's badass." he said proudly. The look on Takeru's face was priceless...and he had half a mind to 'rub his nose in it'.

Takeru's eyes snapped onto Yami and he growled and moved towards him. Ahmose was between them in a flash, snarling at Takeru. "You will NOT go near him!" He barked. Takeru moved to backhand Ahmose, only to suddenly find himself facing the opposite direction, Ahmose holding his arm behind his back, twisted painfully. "You will NOT go near him!!!"

Yami grinned wickedly. "Hot."

Ahmose glanced back at Yami, giving him a look that was basically 'shut up, not now.'

"I will NOT have that human--"

"You have NO authority!" Ahmose snapped. Takeru turned his head, glaring at his son.

"Oh, I do. You may be Alpha, boy... but this is MY house! And as long as you live here you will live by my rules!!!" The elder growled. Ahmose blinked, then released his father, who jerked away and turned to face the pup.

"As you wish, Father." Ahmose said. "I will be moving out by the end of the week." Takeru blinked, stunned and speechless. He hadn't expected Ahmose to take this so calmly... OR announce that he was moving. Ahmose narrowed his eyes and folded his arms. "I will be taking Mikado with me. I am twenty one now. Old enough to be his guardian. You will sign legal custody over to me." The new Alpha said this with a tone in his voice saying that there would be NO arguments.

Yami grinned broadly. He kept silent, but was BEAMING at Ahmose. And would be glad to reward his lover in bed many MANY times later.

Takeru glared at Ahmose, but finally snorted. "Take him... one less pup for me to support." Ahmose nodded as Takeru glared at the floor. Rex, Haga, Keith and Rafel looked shocked that Takeru was just... TAKING his son's new authority. Suddenly, then found Ahmose glaring at THEM.

Rex and Rafel stared at Ahmose, eyes wide much akin to deer in the headlights. Too stunned to speak seeing their old leader taking the authority, and unsure what to do.

"I am going to assume that you all are smarter than you look, and know that YOU are on the bottom rungs of the pack hierarchy now, too." Ahmose said, glaring at them.

They nodded slowly, looking still too shocked to speak. As was the rule with 'flunkies.' Yami grinned once more so proud of his lover.

Ahmose turned and looked at Yami. "Come on. Help me get Otogi and Mikado out to the car." He looked at his father again. "I'll come back for our things later. When you're at work. And I'll leave my house key on the kitchen table for you. Oh, and try to learn to do your own laundry now, hmm?" Takeru glared furiously at Ahmose, grinding his teeth.

Yami hugged Ahmose tightly giving his lover the proudest look ever. "I'm so going to rock your world for that. Fucking hot!" he chirped before hurrying off to help Mikado.

Ahmose blinked as Yami ran off, then chucked and shook his head, going to his room to get some shoes, then he went to help Yami get Otogi and Mikado dressed, and out to the car. Takeru glared as they went through the living room. Otogi ducked behind Ahmose with wide eyes, but Mikado and Ahmose both stared right back at their father with a fearless look in their eyes, just DARING him to try and stop them. Takeru just snorted, and watched his two sons walk out of the house.

Once they walked out Yami grinned at Ahmose. "I'm having a doggy treat later. Because you're too damn sexy not to indulge in."

Ahmose blinked at Yami, but smiled and shook his head. "After I take care of my pack." He said, then looked at Yami. "And... if you're ready... tonight, I will bring you into the pack..." Mikado and Otogi perked up and turned, watching.
Yami looked thoughtful. "Before or after sex?"

Ahmose raised an eyebrow. "It will have to be after, Yami. I'm still changing tonight. Full moon lasts three days for us. The day before, day of, and day after. And Hunter's Moon was last night."

"Hey! That's right!" Mikado suddenly exclaimed. "Happy Birthday Ahmose!!!" Ahmose blinked, then chuckled, ruffling his brother's hair.

Yami chuckled. "I'd still hump you as a wolf..."

Ahmose blinked and looked at Yami as he unlocked the car. "I find that... surprisingly disturbing..."

"And you were somehow surprised that I said it?" Yami said giving Ahmose a look.

Ahmose rolled his eyes and opened the door for Mikado and Otogi, and the pair slid into the back seat. Ahmose closed the door behind them.

"Just shut up and get in the car." Ahmose said, shaking his head and smiling.

"You know I make you horny." Yami cooed lovingly, climbing in as well.

Ahmose snorted and started the engine, pulling away from the house and heading for the Ishtars.

Ishizu wasn't there when they all got to her house, so Malik kept them amused for fifteen minutes until his sister got home. Yami winced as she calmly set the bones on both boys, and Mikado laughingly "gave permission" to Ahmose to leave, saying that he would head over to Bakura's house with Otogi to get Otogi's car, and head to his place from there. So Ahmose and Yami headed to the car and hopped in. Ahmose sighed and looked at Yami.

"So... where to?"

Yami shrugged. "Somewhere where I can do you."

Ahmose winced. "Gods, Yami! It's ten thirty in the morning!!! Actually... we can still make our Renaissance and Reformation class if we hurry..."

"Fuck that." Yami said sternly. "YOU'RE busy."

Ahmose blinked at Yami. "... No I'm not!"

"Either I have your ass, or I go to a strip club and grab OTHER ass." Yami said calmly.

Ahmose laughed. "You're gonna have to wait twelve hours. Come on. Let's go to class, and then I'm yours."

Yami snorted. "Obviously you've never been to the strip clubs I've been to. Open twenty four happy hours a day."

Ahmose snorted. "Come on, try and be a BIT responsible, hmm?"

"What the hell ever grandpa."

"Do you want me to take you home and TELL your grandpa where you want to go today?!" Ahmose threatened, knowing full well that Yami's grandfather would blow a fuse.

"Go ahead, but then I'll be grounded and you wont welcome ANYONE into your pack for a while."

Ahmose smirked. "I'm patient, my love... I can wait. YOU'RE the one who can't wait for anything."

Yami shrugged. "We'll see who starts humping couches." he said giving Ahmose a snide look.

Ahmose rolled his eyes. "I have NEVER in my LIFE humped ANYTHING!"

"uh huh suuuure."

Ahmose rolled his eyes as he pulled into the college parking lot. "Yes."

Yami got out and trotted off without a word. Looks like someone had barked his way right into the doghouse.

Ahmose snorted and headed for class.

By the time lunch had come around Ahmose had still not seen Yami.

And he was not surprised. Yami would probably avoid Ahmose and make Ahmose come to him. And Ahmose would. In a week or so.

And this continued for the next two days. Ahmose attended classes, and Yami was nowhere to be found. When Ahmose went to pick him up for classes, Yami wasn’t there, and between classes, when Ahmose had discreetly searched for any sign of Yami, he found none. Yami had dropped off of the face of the earth.

By the end of the week, Ahmose was getting concerned. After classes, he went to the Game Shop. The little bell jingled merrily when he opened the door, letting whoever was running the shop that afternoon know that someone had walked in.

Yugi looked up and smiled. “Oh there you are!” He said eagerly. “Have you seen Yami?”

Ahmose frowned. “… What?” He asked, worried. “You… haven’t seen him? I haven’t seen him all week!!!”

Yugi nodded in reply. “He’s been gone a week.” He replied after a moment. “I was hoping he was with you.”

”… He’s not. Monday morning we had class, but he wanted to skip and screw. I didn’t go along with it and he got pissed and ran off. I haven’t seen him since.”

Yugi frowned. “You wouldn’t happen to know where he is then?” He asked, worried. “Usually he’ll at least call when he has a temper tantrum.”

”I could check a couple of places…” Ahmose said slowly, and added silently ‘Our favorite spots to fuck when we were still hiding from my dad.’

“Okay, well… if you see him, tell him to call… we’re all really worried about him.” Yugi said. Ahmose nodded.

”I will.” He said, and left. He drove to the college, parked, and headedto a thick cluster of trees and bushes, and ducked into them when no one was looking. A moment later, a black wolf sprang out. Ahmose trotted over to his car and began sniffing around, and after a bit picked up Yami’s scent. Yes… it was about a week old… and the trail headed off in the direction Yami had taken that day. Ahmose followed.

Yami’s path veered off of the college campus and headed down the street. It went around the corner, down three blocks and there the scent of three wolves joined Yami’s scent. Ahmose’s heart froze in his chest. Keith, Rafel and Rex. Ahmose began to follow as fast as he could.

The scent carried on through the streets until it reached the edge of town. Once outside the town the tracks led into water, and the scent trail was lost.

In a panic, Ahmose began to run up and down the creek, trying to pick up where they left the water.

However, the trail was never found. Whereever Rex and the others had taken Yami, they had been sure to take him far enough through the water that Ahmose would not be able to pick up the trail.

Ahmose finally gave up. He lost the battle, but now it was war. He whirled and ran back to the campus. It was almost dark by now. He darted into the bushes, dressed, and ran to his car, snatching his cell phone. He called Ishizu and gave orders. The pack was to meet that night at Ishizu’s house at nine. Ishizu began the phone chain, and the message was spread.

The pack gathered as instructed, and when Ahmose arrived nearly every one was there. Including the three culprits.

Ahmose froze the moment he saw them, stunned that they actually had the balls to show their faces. His eyes narrowed and he stalked towards them, changing to his halfway form in his fury. The pack had NO idea what was going on. Takeru watched silently from the corner.

”WHERE IS HE?!” Ahmose roared, backhanding Keith, his claws ripping across the larger wolf’s face.

Keith growled and slowly regained his composure. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

”BULLSHIT!!!” Ahmose shouted. “WHERE’S YAMI?!”

Rex smirked. “He told you. He doesn’t have any idea. If you want your lover you go track him down yourself.”

”I did.” Ahmose hissed, shaking in his anger. “I followed his scent, AND yours, until it disappeared in the creek… where did you take him?!”

Keith snorted. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” He said once more. “We didn’t take him anywhere.”

Ahmose growled loudly. “When I find him, I will see to it that you end up in the same condition I find him in…” He snapped. “In the mean time, you are all under house arrest.” He turned and looked around at the pack, and pointed out several of the larger, stronger males. “You all will make sure they don’t go anywhere. Not Rex, not Keith, not Rafel, not Weevil either.” The gray wolf glared. “… Or my father.” Takeru narrowed his eyes at his pup. “The rest of you are going to come with me and we are going to cover the creek banks until we find Yami’s scent and track him down. It’s only a matter of time before a missing person’s report goes out on him and any investigation will come too close to the pack… too many of us will be part of the investigation...” He pulled out a black shirt. “Here is the scent.” He said, passing it around. “Is everyone clear?!”

Members of the soon to be search party all nodded in unison and slowly began stepping forward to sniff the shirt. Once all the wolves had the scent they looked at Ahmose for instructions.

”We will leave this here in groups of twos and threes, every few minutes. Stick to the shadows. We will all meet about fifty feet down the nature trail across from the bank at 3rd and Oaklawn Blvd.” Ahmose said.

The group nodded and began the process of exiting the house. Soon enough, all that remained were those under house arrest, and the wolf guards at every exit.

Ahmose sighed and looked at Marik, Ryou, Otogi, Mikado, Malik and Bakura, who had stayed with him. “You all come with me in my car.” He said, then looked at Bakura specifically. “… I think you should stay here and help keep an eye on things.”

Bakura snorted and rolled his eyes. “Fine. I’ll stay with the culprits.” He grumbled.

Ryou looked at Ahmose, worried. “You don’t think they hurt him, do you?”

”I think it’s almost guaranteed.” Ahmose said softly. “I just pray he’s alive…”

Ryou gave Marik a nervous look. “then we should look for him right away.” He said softly. “before he gets any worse.”

”That’s what we’re doing.” Marik said, and they all headed out to Ahmose’s car. Twenty minutes later, Ahmose was leading the pack to the creek.

”This is where they went in.” He said, pointing out the scent trail disappearing into the water. “Split into four groups and cover each bank in each direction. We don’t stop until we find the scent.” He ordered, then divided the pack and they all went on their way, noses to the ground.

It took four hours of searching, leaving no stone unturned, and then finally, just as dawn was breaking, a scent was found. It was Ryou and Marik who had found the scent. They howled out their find, and then followed it south of the river until they came to a small cave.

Sniffing about, Marik slowly and cautiously entered.

While his eyes were adjusting, his ears picked up the faint clinking of chains, before a deep growling began. Once his eyes came into focus the sight that greeted him was terrifying. A medium sized red wolf was chained up in the cave by a studded leather collar. Tattered clothing lay strewn over the floor of the cave. The beast lunged forward to the full extent of the chain, snarling and snapping at Marik.

Marik yelped and leapt back, eyes wide. He turned and darted out of the cave. ‘Don’t go in.’ He said firmly to Ryou. ‘Wait for Ahmose.’

Ryou nodded, tearfully. ‘What was the growling?’ He asked.

’Guess.’ Marik replied.

Ryou’s ears folded back. ‘I’m not sure I want to.’

’Good idea.’ Marik said, changing to his halfway form.

Ryou did so as well and sat next to Marik, waiting for Ahmose. “Is he gonna be okay?”

”I don’t know.” Marik sighed.

“I hope Ahmose gets here soon. He’ll figure something out.” Ryou sighed.

It was about ten more minutes before Ahmose arrived, running as fast as his legs could carry him.

”In there…” Marik said softly. “He’s alive, but…” Ahmose didn’t wait for more. He ran into the cave, heart pounding.

Inside the cave he met the same sight as Marik. The red wolf was snarling and lunging once more, the chain pulling tight. The only thing holding him back was the eerily familiar collar…

Ahmose stared, and slowly changed to his human form. “Yami?” He called gently. “Yami… it’s me… Ahmose… it’s okay…”

The wolf however did not cease his snarling, and continued trying to lunge past the length of his chain to get to Ahmose. His eyes were wild and hungry. There seemed to be no sign of comprehension in the wolf’s features, just a wild ravenous beast.

Ahmose frowned, worried, and slowly changed back to his wolf form. ‘Yami… calm down.’ He turned and barked out of the cave. ‘Marik!!! Go get something for Yami to eat!!!’

’Right away!!’ Marik barked back, dashing into the woods. Ahmose turned back to Yami.

All the while that Marik was gone, Yami did not calm down in the slightest. He continued growling and snarling and trying to attack Ahmose.

Ahmose had never been happier to see Marik when the blonde came trotting in, a rabbit swinging from his teeth. Ahmose took it, and tossed it at Yami’s feet.

What proceeded was possibly the most disgusting display of animalistic uh… chowing down, that had ever been seen.

Ahmose winced. ‘Ooh… don’t let Ryou see this.’ Marik agreed.

’No kidding. He still won’t even let ME eat raw meat… Says it’s unsanitary and if I wanna kiss him, I’ll eat my meat cooked and I’ll brush and floss afterwards.’

It wasn’t too long before all that remained of the rabbit was decimated fur and bones. And Yami was still snarling.

’Go get more…’ Ahmose said. ‘I hear Malik out there. Have him help. I’m gonna stay here and talk to him.’ Marik nodded and ran off. ‘Yami…’ Ahmose said. ‘Talk to me.’

Despite Ahmose’s requests, Yami never a word. He just continued trying to attack his lover.

Ahmose turned and trotted out of the cave. He looked around, waiting for Marik and Malik. He looked at Ryou, who was sitting quietly.

Ryou gave Ahmose a worried look. ‘Is Yami gonna be okay?’ He asked.

‘I don’t know…’ Ahmose sighed, drooping. ‘I hope so…’

Ryou nodded slowly. ‘I hope he’s okay… what do you think is wrong with him?’

Ahmose sighed again. ‘He was turned into a werewolf, he doesn’t know how to change, and he’s starving. They’ve probably been abusing him… right now, he’s… not all there…’

Ryou blinked and flicked an ear. ‘Since when was he ever ‘all there’ in the first place?’

Ahmose gave Ryou a look. ‘Not now Ryou, please… I get enough of that kind of attitude from my brother, not to mention Marik and Malik and Bakura…’

Ryou let out a soft giggling sound. ‘I just call them as I see them.’

’Says the pup who likes squeaky toys.’ Ahmose teased.

Ryou’s ears tilted back. ‘ALL pups like squeaky toys!!!’

Ahmose raised an eyebrow. ‘Not werewolf pups. They’re usually above that.’

‘Well, I didn’t start out as a werewolf.’ Ryou replied. ‘So I am allowed to have squeakies.’

’Glad that Yami isn’t the kind of guy who likes squeakies…’ Ahmose snorted.

Ryou smirked. ‘Don’t count your pups before they’re weaned.’ He said, using a phrase he had picked up from Ishizu.

Ahmose just gave Ryou a look, and turned when Malik and Marik returned. ‘Let me take him the food… I have to get him to trust me.’ He said.

Marik nodded, and he and Malik laid down the rabbits he had caught.

Ahmose picked them up carefully, and returned to Yami. ‘Here Yami… still hungry?’ He asked, laying one down between Yami and himself. It was out of Yami’s reach. Ahmose began to nudge it closer to Yami, wagging his tail in a friendly manner.

Yami stopped lunging, however, his snarling continued. He didn’t trust the black wolf.

’It’s okay…’ Ahmose said softly, nudging it close enough for Yami to reach. ‘The other wolves… they won’t come back. I won’t let them near you again. I’m here to take care of you. Do you remember me? I’m Ahmose…’

Yami didn’t reply, but once the meat was close enough, he lunged forward to get it.

Ahmose allowed Yami to eat, and waited until he was finished. ‘Are you still hungry?’ He asked.

Yami continued to growl, but didn’t lunge. Finally, the wolf sat, glaring Ahmose down and snarling. Well… it was progress.

Ahmose stood, taking up the most non threatening posture he could without allowing Yami to think that HE was dominant over the Alpha (even though he was in bed), and the carried the next rabbit closer to Yami.

Suddenly, Yami lunged forward, snatching the rabbit from Ahmose’s teeth and backing away, crouching down over the rabbit in a territorial manner, glaring at Ahmose, still growling. Ahmose didn’t bat an eye. He lay down, slowly and calmly.

Oncce again Yami stooped to eat the rabbit, and after finishing it, calmed down. But he still glared death at Ahmose.

’Still hungry?’ Ahmose asked. ‘Want more? Or do you want to get out of this cave and go somewhere warm?’

Yami snorted slightly and lay down. ‘I’m fine.’

Ahmose perked, wagging a tail. ‘You sure?’ He asked. ‘It’ll get cold tonight. I can take you somewhere soft and warm to sleep. And you’re probably thirsty, too. I’m here to help, Yami.’ He slowly crept over. ‘Come on… let’s get you out of this awful place…’

The instant Ahmose got close, Yami lunged forward and bit him. ‘Leave me alone!!!’

Ahmose yelped, but didn’t fight back. He just lay down, whimpering. ‘Please let me help you…’

Yami raised his hackles and growled loudly. ‘I said go away!’

‘No.’ Ahmose said. ‘I won’t. I love you and I’m here to help you. I won’t leave you alone until you’re home, safe and warm.’ He said, then slowly rolled over onto his back, baring his throat and belly. ‘I may be the Alpha… but you are the only one I would ever submit to.’

His sudden act of submission took Yami by surprise. He growled and turned his back on Ahmose, heading for the depths of the small cave and curled up. ‘Leave me alone.’

Ahmose flipped onto his belly and stood, slowly following Yami. ‘If you won’t come with me, then I will stay here with you, and take care of you here.’ He said.

The closer Ahmose got to Yami, the louder his growls became. ‘Leave me alone! I don’t want you anywhere near me!!! Just go back where you came from and leave me alone!!!’

’Why?’ Ahmose asked, cocking his head.

‘Because you’re just going to hurt me…’ Yami replied, snapping at Ahmose. ‘Now go away!’

‘I won’t.’ Ahmose said. ‘I won’t hurt you, and I won’t go away.’

Yami bit Ahmose once again. ‘Get out, get out, GET OUT!!! Or I’ll rip you apart!!!’

’Then do it.’ Ahmose challenged, slowly laying down. ‘I’m not going to leave you. Never again. I’ll not leave you vulnerable to the members of the pack who DO want to hurt you.’

Ahmose’s brave statement didn’t faze Yami. He lunged forward and began giving Ahmose a good thrashing.

Ahmose yelped once, but then closed his eyes, grit his teeth and look it in silence.

Yami continued to beat Ahmose until he was all out of energy. Then he turned and moved to the other side of the cave and lay down, leaving Ahmose badly wounded.

Ahmose just watched Yami, whimpering softly.

Yami let out an irritated snort, curling up on the cave floor. ‘Just go away.’

’I won’t.’ Ahmose said softly, whining slightly and laying his head down on the ground.

Yami lifted his head, turning to look at Ahmose. ‘Why won’t you leave? I don’t want you here.’

’Because I love you, and you don’t belong here. Your brother and grandfather are very worried about you, Yami.’ Ahmose said.

‘Fine. I’ll go with you then.’ Yami said after a moment.

Ahmose perked. ‘You will?’ He gasped, scarcely daring to hope, but his tail was wagging.

‘Yes. I’ll come. But not because I want to.’

Ahmose smiled. ‘Same old Yami…’ He chuckled, slowly staggering to his feet.

Yami flicked an ear. ‘So… are you gonna get me off this chain or what?’

’Of course…’ Ahmose said, limping over. He changed to his human form and slowly reached out to Yami, needing to remove the clip from his collar.

Yami sat up and bared his teeth, warningly, letting Ahmose know he was watching, but made no move to attack him.

Ahmose smiled. “I won’t hurt you. I promise.” He said, removing the chain. “Are you hurt anywhere? Do you have any wounds? I can help make them better.”

Yami merely snorted in reply and walked out of the cave.

Ahmose changed back to his wolf form and followed. Marik, Ryou and Malik were waiting for them, just outside of the cave. When Yami emerged, they all stood, ears perked and tails wagging, making happy noises of relief that Yami was alive, and welcoming him.

Yami’s ears tilted to the sides at odd angles. He looked very confused.

‘Yami!’ Marik exclaimed. ‘We’re so glad you’re okay! Wow… look at you! You make a great wolf!!!’

’And here he was worried that he would look like a pikachu.’ Ahmose snickered, and the others laughed.

Ryou stepped forward cautiously, sniffing at Yami. ‘He doesn’t look much like a pikachu… but he does look a bit weird for a wolf. I’ve never seen a red one before.’ Yami suddenly lunged forward and bit Ryou on the nose.

’Back off, powder puff!’ He snapped, and the little white wolf let out a high pitched yelp.

’HEY!!!’ Marik barked angrily, nuzzling Ryou.

’Yami, there was no reason to do that!’ Ahmose scolded.

Yami turned and bit Ahmose on the nose, too. ‘You back off too, Blacky!!!’

Ahmose glared. ‘… Come on. Let’s go.’ He snorted, and headed off towards the creek.

Ryou followed, whimpering. ‘My nose…’ He pouted. ‘That’s not fair… I didn’t even do anything.’

Marik loved on Ryou, comforting him.

Yami trailed behind the group, looking around, bored. He wasn’t particularly interested in the pack.

It was a good hour and a half hike at a brisk trot (Ahmose really couldn’t go any faster) before they reached the car where Mikado and Otogi were waiting, doodling on each other’s casts on their broken arms.

Ryou changed to his halfway form as they approached. “Hey, can I sign your casts too? It’s good luck you know.”

Mikado smiled and tossed Ryou the marker. “Go for it. Wow!!! Yami? Is that you? You look GREAT!!!” He exclaimed. “Wow!!!”

Yami stopped and looked at Mikado, tilting his head to the side. ‘Huh?’

Mikado grinned and walked over, kneeling. “You look AWESOME, Yami!!! The most badass wolf in the pack!!! I’m so glad you’re alright!!!” And he flung his good arm around Yami’s neck, hugging him.

Yami yelped and toppled back, squirming to get away from Mikado. ‘Don’t touch me!!!’ He yelped, once he had escaped.

”Yami?” Mikado asked. “What’s wrong?” He cocked his head.

”I’ll tell you later.” Ahmose said as he got the first aid kit out and began treating his wounds, with Malik’s help.

Ryou and Marik hopped into the SUV while Ahmose and Malik worked on his wounds. “Yami is a jerk.” Ryou pouted.

Marik laughed. “Hush Ryou… He was… well… he’s… I dunno…”

“He BIT my NOSE!!!” Ryou whined. “He’s a JERK!!!”

”Give him time.” Marik said, nuzzling Ryou. “I’ll buy you a new squeaky.”

“Alright… as long as it’s not bone shaped again. And I mean BOTH kinds of bones… you and your filthy mind…” Ryou muttered.

“Heheheh…” Marik chuckled, amused.

Yami looked the group over for a moment, before turning. ‘Uh… I think I’ve changed my mind. You’re all a bit weird for my taste.’ And he trotted off.

”Yami!” Ahmose called after him. “Hold up!”

”Yeah!” Mikado called. “Before they abducted you, you were probably the weirdest one of all!!!”

Yami flicked his tail in annoyance and continued on his way. ‘Whatever.’

Ahmose scowled and changed, chasing Yami. ‘Hold on! No!!! You have to come back with me!!!’ He insisted, jumping in front of Yami. ‘I’m not leaving you alone. You can come with me or deal with my following you and bitching the whole way until you do.’

Yami gave Ahmose a look, snickering. ‘Something tells me that in the condition you’re in, I could outrun you and leave you in the dust.’

Ahmose glared. A moment later, Mikado had snapped a leash onto Yami’s collar. “There we go!” He sang, and began tugging Yami back to the car.

Yami growled and circled back, coiling the leash around Mikado’s legs and knocking him off of his feet. Then he bolted, the leash now free of Mikado’s grip.

But he didn’t get very far. Before he knew it, he was surrounded by at least thirty werewolves. They were all staring at him, and boxed him in. Ahmose calmly walked over.

’Ready to come home now?’ he drawled. ‘Or will we have to drag you there?’

Yami growled, but finally drooped. ‘Alright. I’ll come. But it’s no home of mine.’ He grumbled, irritably. ‘You’re FORCING me to go. Just like those other wolves.’

‘Maybe.’ Ahmose replied. ‘But I’m not going to starve and abuse you.’

‘Suuuure.’ Yami mocked. Ahmose rolled his eyes.

’I won’t. I promise. Now come on and get into the car.’ He said, licking Yami’s cheek.

Yami growled slightly, but walked over to the SUV and hopped in. Mikado and Otogi both smiled at him.

“Don’t worry, Yami.” Mikado said. “Ahmose will take good care of you.” Ahmose changed and pulled on some jeans, climbing into the driver’s seat and starting the engine, after thanking the pack profusely for their help.

The pack all nodded, and began to trot off. Ryou turned and licked Marik’s cheek. ‘Last one home sleeps on the couch.’ He giggled, and took off.

Marik blinked, then grinned and charged after Ryou. He was faster than Ryou… He knew it… but as soon as he was neck and neck with Ryou, he matched Ryou’s speed and ran beside him.

Ryou let out a yip and leaned over, nipping Marik. ‘Don’t slow down so you don’t win!’

‘I’m slowing down so neither of us lose!’ Marik said, wagging his tail and letting his tongue hang out of his mouth.

Ryou snorted. ‘That’s the point! One of us has to lose!’

’Or we can both win, both get in bed, and then we can fuck!’ Marik announced happily.

Ryou gave Marik a look, before nipping at him again. ‘No we can’t, I have school in the morning.’

Marik danced aside a bit, but then, as the pair crossed the street, a sudden light blinded them and the screaming of tires made both yelp and freeze. A moment later, Marik yelped and tumbled as the shiny bumper slammed into his shoulder. The car stopped, with Ryou huddled right in front of it. Marik blinked and slowly stood.

’Ouch…’ He whined, shaking himself.

”Oh my God!!!” Came a gasp, and Seto ran up in front of the car with the limo driver. Marik blinked up at him, crouching over Ryou protectively.

Ryou crouched under Marik, shaken, staring up at Seto with wide puppy eyes. ‘Are you okay? Do you think he saw me?’

‘Uh… My shoulder hurts but I’m fine. And yes Ryou, I think he saw you. He’s staring at us right now.’ Marik said. Seto stared at Marik, blinking.

”… It’s YOU!” He gasped, pointing a finger at Marik, eyes wide. Slowly, he knelt and stared at the little white pup under Marik. “… Ryou?”

Ryou gave Seto a blank look, letting out a soft whimper. ‘What do I do? What do I do? Should I respond or act stupid? Should I respond or act stupid?!?’ Marik blinked and looked down at Ryou.

’So far you’re just acting stupid.’ He said.

‘Good! Maybe he won’t recognize me!’

“Ryou? Is that you?” Seto asked, and looked at Marik. “… and you’re Marik! The one who peed on my car!” Marik blinked, then rolled his tongue out in silent laughter.

’Ha HA!!! I piss on your car, rich boy!!! And I’ll chew up your nice leather Italian shoes!!!’ He announced proudly.

Ryou stared at Seto like a… well… a wolf in the headlights, not sure how to react, or how SETO would react to the discovery that this wolf was the boy he had fallen in love with.

”Ryou?” Seto asked softly. “Is… Is it really you?” He breathed. “Mikado said that you were… a… well…”

Ryou continued to stare at Seto like a pup in the headlights, unsure of what to do or how to act. He was staring at the human who had fallen in love with him, and here he was, no longer human. A part of him felt really bad for the fact that he was no longer human for Seto. His ears tilted back in worry and he let out a soft whimper. Deep down, a part of his still loved Seto Kaiba.

Marik moved back, then nudged Ryou over to Seto. ‘Go on. He already knows. Mikado obviously told him.’ He said.

Ryou whimpered louder and backed up a bit. ‘I don’t think I can! What if I hurt his feelings?!’

Seto blinked. “Would you… like me to drive you home? We can talk in the car…” He offered.

’Come on Ryou! You have to talk to him!’ Marik said, turning and trotting back to the car door and hopping inside. ‘Ooh!!! Leather upholstery!!!’

Ryou squeaked and darted back into the car after Marik. ‘Don’t you DARE do anything to the upholstery!’ He barked. Seto blinked and climbed into the car, closing the door and telling his driver to head to Ryou’s house. He watched Marik wiggle around on his back on the seat before flopping over and changing to his halfway form. Seto’s eyes widened. If he hadn’t personally seen Mikado change, he may have panicked…

Ryou however remained in wolf form, staring up at Marik. ‘Marik! Have a little decency!!’

“I am.” Marik said calmly, looking down at Ryou. “That’s why I’m in THIS form and not my human form making Seto feel inadequate after seeing MY package!!!” Seto blinked, then glared.

”INADEQUATE?!” He howled.

Ryou stared at Marik wide eyed, before letting out what could have been a soft laugh. ‘Marik, I think Seto’s package is bigger than yours.’

“Oh is it?” Marik asked Ryou with a smug smirk. He looked at Seto. “Ryou seems to think that you’re really packin, Rich Boy. Let’s see.”

”What?! NO!!!” Seto howled, mortified.

‘He’s got better manners than you, too.’ Ryou said. ‘Plus, on the full moon, his penis doesn’t turn into a Christmas Tree Light.’ Marik blinked, then turned and glared at Ryou.

”Oh really? Are you saying that you wanna take it up the ass in wolf form, honey?” Marik asked. “And of course he’s got better manners. He’s a rich high class CEO. I’m an unemployed wolf who barely graduated High School.”

Ryou flicked his ears. ‘Oh, what could have been…’ He mused. Marik gave him a look.

”Yeah. Sure. But you chose me over him.” And he gave Seto a smug look. Seto glared.

”Watch it or I’ll drop you off at the shelter as a stray.” He growled.

Ryou ears perked and he looked at Seto. ‘I dare you!’ He said eagerly. Marik glared at Ryou.

”Hey!!!” He whined. Seto looked at Ryou.

”Are you going to talk to me, Ryou?” He asked softly.

Ryou’s ears tilted back and he gave Marik a look. ‘I would, but Marik is in the car and he’s nosey…’ Marik snickered and looked at Seto.

”Ryou wants you to stop talking. Your breath smells.” He said with a grin. Ryou lunged forward and bit Marik’s tail.

’That is NOT what I said!!!’ He barked, and then lifted a leg.

”NOT IN THE CAR!!!” Seto howled.

Ryou changed to his halfway form. “I can’t believe you said that to him! I said I wanted YOU out of the car because you’re NOSEY!!!”

Marik just chuckled, amused, and Seto stared at Ryou in amazement.

Ryou’s ears tilted back and he stared wide eyed at Seto before changing back to the wolf, embarrassed. Seto blinked at Ryou, and the car slowed to a stop.

”Ah, we’re home!” Marik announced. He changed to his human form, snatched Seto’s coat that was lying on the seat and put it on, then grabbed Ryou around the middle and got out of the car, carrying him up to the front door.

Seto blinked and followed. “Hey!!!”

Ryou squirmed. ‘Marik! Put me down!!! Seto wanted to talk to meeeee!’ He whined. Marik looked down at Ryou.

”Well he can’t talk to you when you’re a dog. Go upstairs and get dressed and then come talk to him. I’ll entertain him… get him a drink or something.” He said, putting Ryou down once they were inside. “… with rat poison or something…” He muttered.

Ryou growled at Marik. ‘Do NOT poison a houseguest!!!’ He said firmly. ‘I catch you poisoning Seto and you’re not getting any for a long time!’ And he darted up the stairs.

”Oh yes, that’s right. Poisoning the houseguest is bad manners.” Marik said, rolling his eyes. Seto glared at him, but then yelped in horror when Marik removed the coat. “Here, thanks.” Marik said, giving it to Seto. “Have a seat.” Seto stared at Marik in disgust, and then down at the coat draped over his arm as Marik strode his naked ass into the kitchen.

Moments later, Ryou trotted down the stairs fully dressed and carrying a large bathrobe. He walked across the living room and tossed it into the kitchen. “Put this on and quit flashing the houseguest!!!” Then he turned to Seto and fidgeted. “Um… hi.”

Seto blinked at Ryou. “… Hi.” He said, just as awkwardly. He winced when Marik walked in, still naked.

”What do you want, rich boy? Beer? Wine? Arsenic?” He asked.

Ryou glared at Marik, harshly. “Marik, I told you to put on the robe!!! Why don’t you just grab some steaks or something?! At the grocery store. Three blocks away.” Ryou said, sounding very upset. Marik narrowed his eyes.

”Sure. Fine.” He said, but then glared at Seto. “But if I come back and Ryou’s not here, or if I smell any… questionable activites… I’m gonna be stealing a rich boy’s… ahem… BONE… and burying it in a random place in a random park where he’ll never FIND IT AGAIN!!!” Marik roared, then went upstairs to dress.

Ryou snorted. “Brat.” Before shouting “If I want to I can make out with whoever I want whenever I want, so there!!!”

“You do and you’ll find your rich boy a rich CORPSE!!!” Marik shouted back. Seto gulped.

”My he… certainly is… aggressive and territorial…” He mumbled.

Ryou crossed his arms defiantly. “I’m not property.” He grumbled. “I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, and he’s gonna have to deal with it.”

Seto sighed. “But… you have chosen him…” He pointed out.

Ryou gave Seto a sympathetic look. “Who else was I supposed to choose? You turned me away…”

Seto blinked, then frowned. “No I didn’t…” He said.

“Yes you did.” Ryou insisted. “Marik and I came to your house when Takeru wanted to kill me, and you wouldn’t even listen when I wanted to keep Marik in the house with me as well.”

Seto frowned. “I did NOT want an aggressive werewolf in my house. Especially when I have a younger brother running around. I didn’t TRUST Marik. I still don’t.” He said.

Ryou sighed and took a seat next to Seto on the couch. “Well I suppose it doesn’t matter, does it? I suppose I’m an aggressive werewolf now too…” Seto shook his head.

“No. You’re not. You’re kind and gentle. Marik has attacked me. Remember? I had stitches and bandages in my arm, and if it weren’t for that other wolf, Inarus, I think, he may have killed me!!!”

“What was it you wanted to talk about?” Ryou asked after a moment. Seto sighed.

”I… I miss you…” He mumbled softly. “And… I’m sorry for being so rude to you…” He confessed.

Ryou blushed, but gave Seto a look. “That’s very sweet of you, but… well…” He looked down. “I dunno…”

“Do you love him?” Seto asked suddenly.

Ryou looked thoughtful. “Um… I suppose so… although when he acts like he does around you I could say otherwise…”

“You SUPPOSE so?! You became a werewolf because you SUPPOSED you loved him?!” Seto nearly screamed. “Are you NUTS?!”

Ryou blinked at that, but then burst into giggles. “Well, it’s not like I had any OTHER options!!! The only other person I had loved at the time had turned me away and acted like a brute! So I decided to stay with Marik. It makes him happy that I am a werewolf.”

”Makes HIM happy?!” Seto howled. “What about what makes YOU happy?! Just because I acted like an ass it doesn’t mean that being a werewolf was the only other option. You didn’t have to choose between us! You could have not chosen EITHER of us!! And now you’re a werewolf SUPPOSING you love him?!”

Ryou looked thoughtful for a moment. “Well what’s wrong with that? It’s better than having no one, like before.” Seto frowned, standing.

“Ryou… you became a werewolf for him. Something you can’t EVER undo!!! If you and Marik have a falling out, how will you ever be able to find someone who would accept you as a werewolf!?” Seto demanded to know. “You may have DOOMED yourself to a lonely life just for a few moments of happiness!!!”

Ryou nodded slowly. “If that happens, then it happens.” He said afte a moment. “It’s not like I haven’t been used to being lonely before.”

“But Ryou, you could—“ Seto began, but he was interrupted.

”He will NEVER be alone. Even if we do have a falling out…” Marik growled from the doorway. Seto and Ryou were shocked to see that Marik had returned with steaks so quickly. They didn’t even know he had LEFT. “Ryou is part of the pack. And the pack will always be here for him. He has a large family now, and he will NEVER be alone…”

Ryou smiled slightly, but gave Marik a look. “I thought we’d had a talk about eavesdropping, too.” He said, shaking his head.

”Rich boy is loud, I have keen ears. I couldn’t HELP but hear him bitch.” Marik snorted, heading to the kitchen to put the steaks in the fridge.

Ryou rolled his eyes. “I should kiss him just to tick you off!” He said, snootily. A loud growl was heard from the kitchen and Seto’s eyes widened.

”Uh… please don’t…” Seto whimpered slightly.

Ryou giggled, mischief glinting in his eyes. “Oh yeah… I should TOTALLY make out with you. Right here, right now, on this couch.”

Marik was heard snarling in the kitchen, and Seto scooted away from Ryou.

Ryou pouncedon Seto and giggled. He had no intention what so ever of making out with the teen billionaire, but… anything to get Marik’s goat… Seto yelped and Marik came charging in with a war cry.

”MINE!!!” He roared, and tackled Seto off of the sofa. Within seconds, Ryou was in his halfway form, crouching over Seto protectively. He gave Marik a sly look, before slowly licking up the side of Seto’s face.

“He’s more polite than you, and he’s got a bigger package.” He teased. Marik blinked, then pounced, shoving Ryou aside. Seto let out a horrified scream.

“He does not!” Marik announced proudly as Seto struggled to pull his pants back up. Ryou flicked his tail and gave Marik a look.

”He does too. You’re just nervous and trying to downplay his size.” Ryou said smugly. Marik glared, then dropped his own pants. Seto struggled, thrashing. Marik looked back and forth between his package and Seto’s.

”Hmmm… well… yeah, his is long, I guess… but mine is DEFINTELY bigger…” Marik said calmly.

Ryou turned to Marik and licked his lips. “I like em long…”

Marik glared at Ryou. “It won’t be long when I get through with it…” He growled, baring claws and teeth. Seto shrieked and scrambled away, pulling up his pants.

”Um… I think I should go, Ryou! I uh… I’ll call… Maybe we can do lunch or…” Seto faltered at Marik’s glare. “Or… maybe not… I need to go, Mokuba is probably wondering where I am, see ya!!!” And he headed for the door.

Ryou grinned broadly. “Oh, Mokuba? I haven’t seen him in ages, I’ll come with you!!!” He announced just to piss Marik off. He hurried to the door, smirking mischievously, giving Marik a smug look. He licked up the side of Seto’s face once more and giggled. “think I can have a guest bedroom for the night, too?” He asked, knowing that Marik was probably fuming.

And Marik WAS fuming. He was in his halfway form, growling and baring his teeth and claws, slowly stalking over with his murderous gaze fixed on Seto. Seto squeaked and began to slowly back away, ready to bolt.

Ryou giggled before suddenly pouncing on Marik and snuggling him. “Oh, stop being so jealous.” He said softly. “You know I wouldn’t just suddenly up and cheat on you with Seto. Even if he does have a nice package. And he’s rich. And employed.” He licked Marik’s cheek. “But I chose you and I stick with my decision. My big cuddly wolf…”

Marik snorted, holding Ryou possessively. “good.” He snapped, still glaring at Seto. “Keep your filthy human hands OFF of my mate.”

Ryou giggled some more and looked over his shoulder. “I’ll call you!” He said smiling. “Maybe we can sneak a kiss in when Marik’s not looking.” And then he turned and kissed Marik.