The Wild

Bunny Love

Hatochiisai & Mally-chan

YAOI WARNING

Disclaimer: We do not own Yugioh. If we did, it would not be for public television.

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Chapter 14

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Rem groaned when the alarm clock went off in the morning about a week later. She heard an annoyed growl and a moment later, a little bundle of warmth left her side. There was a smack, and the alarm was silent. With a purr, Marik curled up against Rem's chest again.

Rem chuckled softly and hugged Marik. "Sweetie... we need to get up.” She said petting him and yawning. She was the manager, she could take her time.

"Do you remember anything new today?” She asked scratching his little back. He was progressing nicely... his head hurt when he remembered more... but slowly, things were starting to stick, and Marik was starting to act like his old self... despite his age. Well... his old self, as a two year old, who... occasionally had accidents and boo-boos.

Marik yawned and whined. "Wanna sleeeeep...” He groaned, curling up clutching his plushy.

Rem patted his head. "Sorry sweetie... now... how's your head doing?” She asked shaking him lightly in play. "Feeling good?"

"Mao!" Marik squeaked, and squirmed, giggling and pawing at her. "Hungry, Mama! Bring bekfest to K'mani?” He asked, cocking his head. "An an an... Ry?"

Rem smiled and ruffled his hair. "Alright. But before mama gets up and starts cooking, I want to know. Who's Ry?” She asked grinning, loving how Marik would beam with pride when he told her his remembered-memories.

Marik grinned and his tail lashed. "My mate!” He squeaked, romping around the bed before finally pouncing his plushy. "MY mate! Not Tachi's! Fight for Ry! 'Tect Ry! Be tough mate!!” He sat up straight and puffed out his little chest.

Rem grinned and tackled the little lion in a tickle-fest. "Good!” She said hoisting him up and kissing his little cheeks. "Who does Ryou love most of all?” She asked tapping his nose.

Marik blinked, then frowned and pouted, crossing his arms. "Master.” He grumbled, glaring at the wall.

Rem grinned. "Oh... I don’t think so.” She said holding up something really special. The beautiful collar Zaine had given Marik a long time ago, that Marik had hardly accepted, let alone presented to Ryou. It was a beautiful collar with a black and white diamond...

"I got this from your house... you want to give Ryou this pretty sparkly collar?” She asked dangling it before him. "His master NEVER gives him sparkly gifts... that's something only the BEST mate does.” She whispered in his ear. "And with this nummy breakfast, he'll be a little bunny-lover forever!” She said in the EXTRA excited voice.

Marik's eyes widened. "Really?!” He gasped, sitting up straight in her arms, tail swinging about excitedly. "My mate?! Mine?! YAY!!!” He grabbed the collar and hugged it, purring loudly, then turned and flung arms around Rem, licking her face. "I love you, Mama!!"

Rem chuckled softly, pulling him off. "Now remember, kisses only. You're too little for BIG mate games." She said tapping his nose. "You don’t want to do something silly and scare him.” She said picking him up and carrying him to the kitchen. "What do you say to...” She began looking through the fridge, situating Marik on her shoulders. "Waffles and sausage?" She asked smiling. "I can make that... I have the ingrediants for waffles, and look... the sausages with syrup in them!"

"Yay!!!" Marik clapped, bouncing on her shoulders and playing with her hair. "Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!!!” He purred and nuzzled her head, then hugged it, inadvertantly covering her eyes.

Rem laughed, pulling one of his hands away so she could pull the milk and sausages from the fridge, followed by the butter, eggs and a bottle of thick cream. "Here sweetie, drink this CAREFULLY.” She said handing it to Marik. "Don’t get any on mama.” She added, pulling the flour, vanilla and sugar from the cabinets and beginning to mix the waffle batter.

She plugged in the waffle iron and turned on the griddle.

Marik purred and sipped his cream. "Mmm!” He said, smacking his lips. "Mama? Kura and Ivy mates? He asked. "Yami an' Mel'dy?"

Rem smiled, putting the sausages on the griddle and putting some butter on the waffle iron. "No sweetie. Malik and Bakura are mates. Yami is Seto's mate.” She said softly. "Want mama to tell you another story about you?” She asked reaching up and tickling his tummy carefully.

"YEAH!!!" Marik cheered excitedly, bouncing on Rem's shoulders. "Me! Story of me! Me me me!!! Yaaaay!!!"

Rem chuckled as she cooked. "ok sweetie.” She said smiling. "Well... once upon a time there was a mighty lion named Marik. He was big and tough! He didn’t used to be big, he used to be tiny, but he thought being tiny meant he wasn't as good as everyone else...” She cooed, checking the sausages.

"He used to be picked on, because he was small... but when he grew up, he GREW! He was HUGE! The biggest lion mama's ever seen! And he was happy... he would sit in his cage all day, and entertain people... but then he met a little bunny... Do you know who that bunny was?” She asked.

Marik blinked and slowly frowned. "N-Not... biggest...” He whimpered. "C-C-Contstan... tine...” And then the lion cub lost his grip and fell back off of Rem's shoulders. Insitnct took over the little cub and he twisted in the air and landed heavily on his four paws, quickly slumping down to the floor with a moan as a horrible migraine assaulted him with the sudden rememberence of Constantine...

Rem squeaked and quickly picked him up, hugging him. "No sweetie. Constantine wasn't bigger than you.” She said hugging him. "He may have been taller, but you're the biggest lion...” She cooed. "You have a big heart, and a good soul... size doesn't make the person... it's what’s inside that makes a person big.” She said rubbing his back. "Understand?"

Marik groaned and his head rolled back limply, little fists clutching at her shirt as his head throbbed in pain. "N-No... bad lion... worthless... runt... t-tried to kill... RYOU!!!" Marik screamed and began thrashing and crying hysterically. "DEAD!!! DEAD!!! DEAD!!!" Zaine, who had been in the guestroom, ran in in his underwear, eyes wide.

Rem hugged Marik and cradled him slowly. "No... Ryou's not dead honey. We're making breakfast for him right now.” She said kissing his little cheeks. "Calm down... Lookie... Zaine forgot his pants.” She said laughing softly. "Doesn't he look funny?"

Zaine gave Rem a look as he knelt. "Funny.” He said. "Marik doesn't look too funny, though...” He frowned at the little lion who was now sweating and pale. "Poor thing...” He pet Marik's ears, and both Zaine and Rem were encouraged at the soft purr.

Rem hugged Marik, offering him his forgotten cream. "Shh it's ok. That wasn't a lion sweetie... Constantine was a scraggly mangey old fleabitten coot.” She said scratching his ears. "Never listen to anyone like that... they're just being mean to be mean.” She cooed, sitting him on the counter slowly. "Besides, don’t you want mama to finish her story?"

Marik whimpered and lapped at the cream. "Head hurt...” He whimpered, crawling into Rem's lap. Zaine took over cooking for the moment. "C-Constantine...” He frowned and slowly his eyes cleared and he looked up at Rem. "Constantine?” He giggled. "Funny name! The bunny? The bunny called Constantine?” He asked in reference to the bunny in the story.

Rem laughed. "No no no, the bunny loved the biggest lion of all. MARIK!” She said tickling him slightly. "Marik, the mighty lion!” She cheered in the excited voice, glad to see him over his pang of pain.

Marik smiled and cooed at the tickling, cuddling up to her. Then he turned and blinked at Zaine. "UNDERPANTS!!!" And he toppled out of Rem's lap laughing hysterically.

Rem laughed too. "Ha ha ha see! Look Marik! What's the song we sing when we see underpants?” She asked putting her hands up to her eyes like binoculars. "I see London I see France!"

Zaine rolled his eyes. "Oh, way to teach him useful things, Rem.” He grumbled, and walked out of the kitchen. Marik was still laughing and finally got to his feet and ran off, returning a moment later with his bunny plushy.

"Mama! Have to potty!” He gasped, tugging on Rem's pajama pants.

Rem smiled. "Rememer where your little potty is?” She asked. "Go use it; take off your pants and use your potty, then come back when you're done. Just like the big lion you are!” She said grinning. "When you come back, I'll give you a sausage."

Marik nodded and turned, trotting off, his blonde mane bouncing as he went. Zaine walked out of the guest bedroom and smiled as Marik bounced past. "Hey, where's the fire?” He asked.

"Bathroom!" Marik called, and disappeared into said bathroom. Zaine chuckled and walked into the kitchen, starting some coffee.

Rem was once again happily cooking the breakfast, piling waffles onto a plate for Zaine. "Here sweetie... have something to eat.” She said smiling. "And perhaps start dressing before you come bounding through the house?"

"I heard something in the kitchen and I ran in to check. I'm dressed now, aren't I?” He asked, spreading his arms wide.

Rem laughed and nodded, shoving a fork in his hands. "Eat.” She said laughing. She began making more waffles, waiting for a little lion to return, pulling the sausages off of the griddle.

A moment later, Marik ran in. "All done!” He sang, and clambored into a chair.

"Did you wash your hands?" Zaine asked, and Marik held up his paws.

"Can't reach!" Zaine laughed and picked Marik up, taking him over to the sink.

Rem laughed and put a sausage in the waffle iron, covered in dough. Once it was done, she pulled it out and put it on a plate for Marik, covered in yummy oozey syrup. "Here you go sweetie. A breakfast yummy. Try it. Mama's mama used to feed this to me."

"YumYum!" Marik sang as he splashed in the sink.

"Yeah yeah, enough playing." Zaine laughed and dried Marik's hands, setting him at the table. Marik dug in.

"YUM!!!"

Rem smiled and patted Mairk's head. "Who do you think the bunny is? The bunny who loves Marik?" she asked, giving him another waffle when he finished the first.

Marik made a face. "Not Tachi!” He snorted, and Zaine chuckled through his waffles.

Rem smiled. "And that little bunny who does love Marik most of all... he's Ryou.” She said beginning to pack some sausages and waffles up for the babies at the petshop. "And when the big mighty lion Marik gives Ryou his gift today, Ryou will give Marik a big kiss, and love him forever and ever! He'll be his mate, and love him WAY more than master.” She said calmly.

Marik grinned and sat up tall and proud. "MY mate!” He said firmly, and crammed food into his mouth.

Rem laughed and picked up a washcloth, wiping Marik's face clean. "Now put on your best face Marik. You want to look like a mighty lion! Mighty lions always get the pretty little bunnies!” She said patting his head. "Look proud, and dominant and mighty! Lets hear your best roar!” She said grinning.

"But... Ryou say that lions get... lions.” He said, flicking an ear.

"Do you WANT a lion?" She asked picking him up.

"No!" Marik cried, shaking his head. "Want Ryou!"

Rem smiled. "Then gimme a proud lion roar!” She said picking up the food in her other arm.

Marik took a deep breath and let out the most viscious roar he could. "Mureeeeeeeow!!!" Zaine choked on his waffles, laughing at the comical noise that sounded like a mad house cat.

Rem gasped. "Ooooh Scary!” She said in a genuine voice. "That was so scary! You choked Zaine!” She said excitedly. "C'mon mighty lion, lets go tame that bunny and make him yours!"

"YEAH!!!" Marik sang, hopping off of his chair and scooping up his bunny. "Let's go!"

Rem smiled and followed Marik out to the car. "C'mon then sweetie.” She said buckling him into his safety seat and driving off to the pet shop, where she got him out and opened the doors. "Don’t forget, powerful mighty lion! Tame the bunny!" she said proudly. "Show him just how good of a mate you can be!"

"Yay!!!" Marik cheered, and ran inside and around the shop, shouting for all the hybrids to wake up, and more than a few curse words were heard.

Rem laughed and shook her head. "Marik calm down!” She giggled, turning on all the lights and smiling. "Come here sweetie!” She called, ready to put Marik in the little play area she'd prepared for the babies. "It's time for you to get ready for your friends!” She added.

"Is my squeaky in there?" Marik gasped, bouncing over to Rem and holding up his arms to be lifted into the pen, his bunny dangling from one chubby little fist. With a deep yawn, a large hybrid emerged from his cave and moved to the front. Marik took one look at the tigon, almost as massive as Khan, and squeaked, ducking out of sight. The tigon chuckled and flopped down, amused at the timid little cub who he would catch peeking at him from time to time. (AN: Yes, tigon. Kind of like a liger, only different. Tigon’s have a tiger father and lion mother, while ligers have a tiger mother and lion father. They do look different. Search them on the web and see. They’re gorgeous cats)

Rem chuckled and picked Marik up. "Shh... don’t worry Marik... when you grow up, you'll be bigger than him." She whispered in the cub's ears and put him in the pen. "Why don’t you make a little romantic place for you and Ryou to have breakfast, before you give him that pretty collar?” She asked smiling. "I'm going to feed all your friends while you work.” She added backing away. "Be good."

The tigon, Rishid, smiled at Rem. "Cute little tyke. Shy for a lion.” He stretched. "You should let me play with him sometime. Maybe he wouldn't be scared of things bigger than him."

Rem smiled. "Perhaps after naptime." She said placing his breakfast in his 'cage'. She repeated the process with all the other hybrids, finishing just in time for the babies to begin arriving.

"Marik sweetie, did you make a romantic place for you to have breakfast with Ryou?” She asked, looking in the pen.

Marik nodded. He had pushed all the pillows and blankets and plushies into the corner and made a large nest. "All ready!” He gasped, shaking eagerly.

"Uh oh. What's he up to?" Emiko asked Rem, smiling.

Rem chuckled softly. "He's going to romance Ryou today.” She said smiling. "Say Marik, if I make you a little fort, will you put some of the toys back so the other babies can play?” She asked chuckling and smiling at Emiko. "It's so darling to see him romance Ryou...”

"No!" Marik said, and growled as Tachi hopped over to investigate. "No! Ryou! Not YOU!!!" Emiko laughed.

"He's so funny!” She said, setting Kumani and Ivy in.

Rem chuckled and pulled Tachi back a bit. "Why don’t you play over here for a little while sweetie?” She said pulling out the plate of waffles she'd made for the babies, and handing Tachi, Kumani and Ivy their plates. "Eat your breakfast."

Rem patted Marik's head. "If you let the others have toys, I'll make you a little private cave, to have that nest in...” She cooed grinning. "Then you can have breakfast by glowworm light.” She said holding out a little glowworm, and squeezing it, making it glow.

Marik frowned and eyed the glow worm. "Mmm...” He grumbled, pouting. He looked up as the doors opened.

"Ryou?! Oh... is only Seto."

"ONLY Seto... oh, thanks." Seto chuckled.

Rem chuckled. "Oh Marik's just geared up for another stab at romancing Ryou.” She giggled. "How's Yami?” She asked, eying the snoozing bird, curled up serenely in Seto's arms.

Seto grinned. "Sleeping like a baby. He made such a fuss last night that he REALLY tuckered himself out. More fussing about all the attention Syrus gets.” He sighed and set Yami down in the makeshift nest that was in the pen for the birds. "It was just a splinter."

"He really loves you." Rem said tucking a blanket around Yami. "If he gets so upset that you tend to someone else. You should appreciate the sentiment... he'll grow out of it soon enough.” She added chuckling as Yami peeped softly in his sleep and began sucking his thumb.

"I sure hope so. I'm leaving before he wakes up." and the man hightailed it out of the place. And a moment later Ishizu walked in, laughing at something that Seto had said. Marik huffed, waiting for Ryou.

"Hi Rishid!" Malik called.

"Hello, Malik." the tigon replied, eating his breakfast.

Rem chuckled as Ishizu put Malik and Bakura into the pen, giving them breakfast. Both babies waved at Rishid. "Hewo!" one of the two peeped, unnoticed.

Ishizu chuckled at Marik. "What's up with the little lion today?"

Rem smiled. "He's going to romance Ryou.” She said beginning to set up a little fort of blankets around Marik's nest, snitching a few toys from his nest to give back to the other babies. "There! Perfect! The most romantic lion-den I've ever seen! He'll fall into your arms you look so mighty!” She complimented excitedly.

Ishizu chuckled and added to the act. "Oh yes, Marik you'll charm his little booties off!"

Marik sat up tall and proud and puffed out his chest. "Murreeeeeeeow!!!” He roared, making Rishid look up from his meal with an amused grin.

"Did he just... ? Oh gods...” He lowered his head, snorting with laughter.

Rem smiled and nodded. "He's SO ferocious!” She said in a breathless tone.

Ishizu smiled nodding. "A really mighty lion!” She added patting Marik's head. "You get him ok Marik? Get him good!” She added smiling and walking towards the door. "And you encourage him.” She said looking at Rishid on the way out.

Rishid blinked and watched the woman leave. Well... watched her ass, that is. At least until he noticed that Rem had caught him looking. He went back to his breakfast.

Rem chuckled. "Well Marik... only one little hybrid is missing...” she cooed grinning. "The next one through that door... is going to be Ryou.” She said proudly, giving Rishid a warning look. "And you behave."

Once again, the doors opened, and Marik gave a cute gasp and sat up, eyes wide. "Awwww...” He groaned when he saw that it was NOT Ryou and Pegasus, but Jennette pulling a wagon, her four little birds in it.

Rem laughed. "Oh sweetie I'm sorry! I forgot about Jennette!” She cooed patting his head turning to Jennette.

Jennette chuckled as Rem unloaded the sleeping birds into the nest area, all snuggling up against Yami quite contently. "He's so excited...” She laughed to Jennette. "Today he's going to win Ryou's little heart."

Jennette cooed and grinned, pulling off her flower corsage. "I'll just get another on the way to the charity gala.” She said adjusting her glasses and pulling the pin from the flower. "Here Marik, a little bouquet for your little bunny. Don’t forget to give it to him when you first see him.” She said winking.

Rem chuckled. "Oh boy Marik... you're just LOADED with gifts for him! He'll never be able to resist you!" she said in the excited voice.

Marik clutched the flowers and beamed up at Jennette. "Thank you!!!” He sang, tail lashing. "Mama? Can I give Ry a celeries? He likes cerleries...”

Rem nodded. "Alright sweetie, I'll get you a little celery, I'll even put peanut butter in them so you both will enjoy them.” She said ruffling his hair as Jennette left. "I know how you like to get into the peanut butter.” She said tickling him and hurrying to get the desired Celery.

Marik blinked after Rem. "But... I don't WANT the celery... Yeck!” He whined, then whirled as the door opened. Then he pouted and grumbled as it was only Varon and Amelda who walked in. Amelda went straight over to the pen.

"Well good morning!" He cooed, petting little Tachi and giving him a baby carrot.

Varon laughed shaking his head going over to give their OTHER friend a treat. "Hey Rex!” He called grinning. "I brought those baby back ribs you wanted!” He called loudly.

Rem came back carrying a small bowl with celery and peanut butter and chuckled, handing one to Tachi. "Honestly... you two are already stirring up a commotion?” She asked, receiving sheepish grins from both.

"No." Amelda said innocently. "I'm just saying good morning to the little angels.” He said, moving to pet Kumani and Ivy while Rex thanked Varon for his ribs and began eating, hungrily. Marik whimpered and just stared at the door.

Rem chuckled softly. "Alright you two fun time's over. There's a list of hybrids who need baths, and refuse to take them... mostly big cats...” She said calmly. "You're going to bathe them.” She added smirking. "Since that little toilet paper and powdered sugar incident that you concocted with Rex.” She added laughing. "Please hop to it."

Amelda and Varon groaned and changed into their work clothes, then went to the Bengal tiger trio first; tigers liked water and wouldn't be as much of a problem.

Rem grinned at Marik, in his little romantic 'nest in a fort' and carefully brushed his hair with her hands, trying to make him look as handsome as she could. "You ready sweetie?” She asked softly. "The next one through that door HAS to be them.” She said proudly. "No one left!"

The front door opened.

"Meat delivery!!" Called the delivery man.

"MAOOOOO!!!" Marik wailed.

Rem laughed at that. "Oh for heavens sake...” She said standing and signing for the delivery. Varon and Amelda would likely be able to handle unloading in the back. Once the man had gone back out to deliver the meat to the loading dock, she went back to Marik. "Ok NOW they HAVE to come!” She said excitedly.

Marik whimpered and looked as the door opened yet again. But Pegasus didn't walk in. Ryou didn't walk in either. Instead, a FLOOD of hybrid rabbits came charging in chattering excitedly, and finally, Ryou darted in with them in his diaper, running and playing with all the other bunnies, and then Pegasus appeared, having been holding the door for the flock.

"See?" Rem said patting Marik's head and laughing. "Calm down calm down!” She said laughing and pulling over the little ramp for the bunnies to run up, to get into the pen. "Alright all of you! In the pen!” She called laughing as the stampede of squeaking bunnies hopped up the ramp and down into the pen, eagerly beginning to nibble at the waffles left in their specified bowls.

"Good morning Pegasus." Rem said laughing as Ryou nuzzled his legs, his friends gone.

Pegasus smiled. "Good morning to you, Miss Rem.” He said, setting Ryou into the pen. He watched Marik trot over to Ryou, tail held high. "Oh my...”

"Goomornin...” Marik mumbled, blushing at Ryou. He shuffled a bit, then held out the flowers to him.

"Oh my...” Pegasus said again, grinning. "How precious!"

Ryou squeaked, looking at Marik shocked. "For... me?” He asked blushing as well and daring to steal a sniff at the pretty flowers.

Rem smiled and nodded to Pegasus. "Today, Marik's wooing your little baby.” She said softly. "Isn't that just adorable?"

"Oh yes... I think I'm going to be late for work." Pegasus chuckled, and Rishid also watched. Marik purred and nuzzled Ryou, licking his cheek.

"I have a 'prise for you.” He said, and nudged Ryou in the direction of the little nest he had made.

Ryou blushed, hopping as Marik pushed him, clutching his little bouquet. Once he was inside the little nest-fort he looked around, cuddling into a comfy spot near the back, sniffing at his flowers. "P-pretty...” He cooed softly, his cheeks still painted pink from the flowers. "Thank you...”

Marik smiled and nudged the plate of waffles to Ryou. "Here. For you.” He said, purring and grinning. "Mama made them! They're nummy!"

Ryou blushed more and he nodded slowly, putting the flowers down next to him and picking up a waffle, nibbling on it slowly, blushing darkly and trying not to stare at Marik. "Y-yummy... th-thank you.” He cooed, after swallowing, before beginning to nibble away at the waffle again.

"Welcome." Marik chirped, scooting over and plopping down next to Ryou. Pegasus covered his mouth and snickered, watching the pair awkwardly look around in any direction but at each other.

Ryou finished eating and picked up his flowers again, clutching them tightly and sniffing at them. "Mmm... th-thank you kitty...” He cooed softly leaning over and nuzzling Marik warily. "Like."

Marik smiled and purred. "I like you.” He said. "I got you celeries. With Peanut butter.” He said, showing Ryou the plate, proudly.

Ryou blushed again and eagerly took a celery from the plate and began nibbling on it. "Mmm!” He squeaked smiling broadly, thought politely keeping his little mouth closed.

Rem smiled. "He's so well mannered... even at this age.” She cooed to Pegasus. "It's adorable."

Marik purred and nuzzled Ryou, gently licking a small blob of peanut butter from the corner of Ryou's mouth. "Have 'nother present.” He said softly.

Ryou blinked, blushing and nodding slightly, awed. "... 'nother? f-for me?” He asked breathlessly, eyes wide.

Rem crossed her fingers. Hopefully this would be it for Marik.

Marik gulped. "W-Was sposed to give it long ago, but... somethin... happen...” He winced and pawed his head, clutching it as it began to ache. "I come home after... bein' gone long... long time... You... sleepy... go home... sleep...”

Ryou listened intently, his ears flicking from time to time. "sleepy good...” He cooed softly. "kitty ... hurt?” He asked leaning close. "Look hurt... kitty hurt?"

"M-Mama says... head hurt when me... 'member things...” He looked at Ryou. "You... ever 'member things?” He asked, scooting closer to Ryou.

Ryou looked thoughtful. "... 'member not to drink master's drink...” He said wrinkling his nose. "um... member not to make 'Kura mad...” He rubbed his head. "He mean... um...”

Marik giggled. "Yeah. No drink master's drink! And Kura mean! Annnnn...” He thought, then gasped. "Stay away from mean lady's dogs!!!"

Ryou blinked. "... Rem have dogs?"

Marik blinked. "Mama no mean!!! Lady live... next to... us?” He blinked and cocked his head, thinking.

Ryou gave him a blank look. "B-but... we no live us... Master and bunny, kitty and Rem."

Marik frowned and nodded... “Me know, but... 'member...” He frowned and shook his head. "Oh! Pesent!” He picked up the box with the collar in it, and gave it to Ryou. "Fo' you."

Ryou stared at it for a long time, his cheeks flaring up in color. "S-so pretty... ' he gasped softly. "h-how kitty get?” He asked sniffing at the now beloved piece of jewelery. "Love... special!"

Marik smiled. "Special pretty fo' special bunny...” He murmured, shyly, and Pegasus almost squealed like a school girl.

Ryou blushed and tried to hide his face behind the box, his cheeks glowing. "Kitty just saying that...” He cooed ears back shyly. "kitty specialer."

Marik shook his head. "Nope! Special bunny!" And then he paused a moment, gathering up his strength, then darted forwards and kissed Ryou.

"Oh my gosh!" Pegasus laughed. "He did it!"

Ryou gasped slightly, his eyes widening. Despite how young they were... Marik's lips felt right against his own... and it was that very familiarity that made his mind snap. Snap back to things before.

It happened in an instant... parts of their past flashed through his mind in dizzying speeds. The first night under the log, their home, Tuc and Nod's babies, being kidnapped... home again, with more babies...

Ryou whimpered loudly, tugging his ears harshly and pulling away. He shook his head pulling his ears harder, looking as though he were trying to pull them out. But the real intent was his childish attempt to stop the onslaught of images, and the horrible fierce pain in his head.

Marik gasped as Ryou fell over in a seizure and the little lion backed away. "M-Mama... MAMA!!!! MAMA!!! MAMAAAAA!!! RY!!! RYOU!!! MAMA!!!!"

Rem hurried into the pen and quickly scooped Ryou up, making sure to rock him soothingly. "Ryou... shh Ryou...” She cooed trying to soothe the seizing rabbit.

Marik was hysterical, and Pegasus was terrified. He ran over and snatched Ryou away, clutching him tightly to his chest. "Ryou! Baby!!!” He gasped.

"MAMA!!!" Marik screamed.

"It's okay." Rem said. "Marik had a fit this morning. It happens when he remembers something especially intense."

"MAMA!!!" Marik screamed, reaching up to her.

Rem picked up Marik and hugged him tightly. "Shh Marik... Ryou's ok.” She said softly, nuzzling him. "He's just remembering... you reminded him of something...” She said rocking him. "Understand? He'll be ok...”

Ryou whimpered loudly, pulling his ears. His head ached... but it was starting to die down...

"See? He's getting better... it's ok...” She said petting Marik slowly. "You didn't do anything wrong sweetie... you helped him remember!"

Marik sobbed and clung to Rem, hiccupping. "I hurted him! I hurted him!!! I always hurted him!!!” He wailed.

Rem shook her head. "No no sweetie... you HELPED him.” She explained slowly. "He couldn't remember... don’t you think he'll be happy to remember?” She asked. "Like you are? You're happy to remember.” She said hugging him. "You didn't hurt him at all...”

Marik cried and nodded. "I hurted him! Hurted him in... in big bath! In room! Bite! Claw! I hurted him!" Marik wailed. "Wear hat! Not know him! Not know! Then smell!!!"

Rem hushed Marik. "Marik... you didn't hurt him. Look, he's fine...” She said walking close to Pegasus, who was holding a now calmed and confused looking Ryou. Ryou flicked his ears. "Drop... pretty?” He asked looking for his precious gift from Marik.

Rem smiled. "See? He's not even mad."

Marik sniffled and smiled at Ryou, then turned and looked down at the collar. "Down Mama!” He cried, and she put him down. The little lion scuttled over and picked up the "pretty" and ran back. "Mama, up!"

Rem laughed. "I'm no elevator, say the magic word.” She teased, patting his head.

"Peas!" Marik sang with a grin.

Rem grinned and plucked her little lion up. "Why how sweet of you.” She said kissing his cheek. "What a good little kitten I have. Don’t you think Pegasus?" She said.

Ryou giggled and clapped. "Pretty!"

Pegasus grinned and walked over. "Indeed you do.” He said, and Marik's smile disappeared as he gave the man a bit of a... glare. But then he turned to Ryou and reached out with the pretty, and Pegasus moved Ryou closer. Marik put the sparkly collar around Ryou's neck and beamed, proudly.

Ryou beamed with pride too. "Pretty!” He cooed leaning over and licking Marik's cheek. "B-best mate ever.” He cooed softly.

Marik's eyes widened and he turned bright pink, then turned to Rem and began babbling SO excitedly that he was LITERALLY babbling. Senselessly. Unable to form any actual words... Pegasus cracked up.

Rem smiled. "I think you got him Marik." She giggled.

Ryou beamed with pride. "Kitty best mate of all. Good bed too!” He chirped giggling and blushing darkly. "No tell though...” He whispered giggling.

Marik grinned broadly and Pegasus and Rem sat them down in the little bed. Marik turned and cuddled up to Ryou, purring loudly as he began to groom Ryou.

Ryou cooed and leaned into Marik, resting his head against Marik's chest as his mate groomed him. "Happy...” He mumbled softly, closing his eyes in content.

Rem grinned. "Now THAT'S just cute."

Pegasus nodded. "Well... I must go to work...” He said with a smile. "Good luck with them, Miss Rem. I'll see you this afternoon." and he snuck out, not wanting to disturb the little pair...

Ryou nuzzled Marik and sighed softly. "Mate... my mate...” He mumbled softly. "No more... no more go away."

Marik purred and licked Ryou's face. "Love you...” He sighed.

Ryou smiled and nodded. "Love you...” He cooed softly. "Want... go home...” He mumbled softly.

Marik purred and curled up with Ryou. "Luff oo...” He yawned, eyes drooping.

Ryou yawned and nuzzled into him. "you tooo...” He cooed curling up with Marik, both babies beginning to nap.

The pair were joined at the hip all day. They were never apart. Whenever Tachi happened to creep closer he would be sent on his way with a growl and nip. When lunch came, Marik called for Rem to serve them in the bed he had made, away from the others.

Rem giggled softly to herself, serving the two mates a special lunch of lasagna and salad.

Ryou cooed and nuzzled into Marik, sniffing the small platter of food. "Smells yummy...” He giggled blushing. "Kitty so romantic...” He licked Marik's cheek and grinned. "Best mate... best mate always.” He cooed kissing him.

Marik purred, but then made a face and pushed his salad towards Ryou when Rem wasn't looking. "Want?” He asked.

Ryou giggled. "Kitty's supposed to eat that...” He said softly, licking Marik's ear. "Grow up big an' strong... for bunny."

Marik made a few. "Yuck!" He spat, and turned to the lasagna. "Yum!"

Ryou giggled and pushed Marik's salad back over. "Peas?"

Marik eyes the salad and whined. "Nooooooo...” He groaned, leaning away from it.

Ryou pouted. "Peas?” He asked, giving Marik the eyes. "For bunny?"

Marik whined. Sure, Ryou was giving him the eyes, but... this was a lion toddler. And therefore no matter WHAT Ryou did, veggies were NOT on HIS menu!

Ryou wrinkled his nose. "No eat salad either.” He said crossing his arms.

"Okay!" Marik sang, and dug into his lasagna.

Ryou wrinkled his nose slightly and just leaned against Marik, not eating. Lasagna just wasn't his particular favorite. He could eat when his master came back.

Marik ate his lasagna happily, then rolled over onto his back or another nap, purring loudly.

Ryou curled up next to him, laying his head on Marik's chest and yawned, beginning to snooze lightly.

"Awwww... they're so cute, Rem!" Amelda cooed as he walked by with lunch for Espa. "But Ryou didn't eat...”

Rem frowned slightly. "Well... perhaps he wasn't very hungry...” she said looking at the two babies sleep. "When they wake up, I'll try to feed him again.” She said taking the dishes Amelda had just picked up from their little fort. "Thank you."

"Welcome!" Amelda sang, then winced when Varon yelled at him to come and help with the cheetah's bath.

Rem sighed softly, shaking her head and taking the dishes from the other babies who were also napping, before heading to the back to put them away. "Honestly...”

"Hi." Bakura said, trotting over to Ivy while Malik napped. He sat down. "Wanna groom?" And a moment later, they sat side by side facing opposite directions and began grooming each other's tail.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The jackal twins silently walked into The Jungle, two hours before anyone was supposed to be there to get it ready to open. But they had been called down by Seto. They walked to Seto's office door, and Mikado knocked.

Seto looked up from his laptop before smiling at the door slightly and folding his computer. "Come in.” He said calmly.

The pair nodded and walked in, and at a gesture from Seto sat down. Ahmose leaned back calmly and crossed his legs while staring at Seto intensely, and Mikado leaned forwards with his elbows on his knees with a cheerful look.

"What's up, boss?” He asked in a bright tone.

Seto twitched at Ahmose's stare. "Certainly not my spirits. I've asked you here because I'm aware of your... dabblings.” He said calmly. "I'm sure you know what I mean.” He added quickly. "I've got some things I need to ask you."

Mikado blinked and sat back a bit, surprised. He glanced back to Ahmose, but the elder twin's stare at Seto didn't flicker. Mikado turned back to Seto.

"Umm... Talk to HIM.” He said, gesturing to his brother. "HE was raised... dabbling. I was raised on nintendo. He's just teaching me what he knows...”

Seto nodded slightly, looking a bit displeased. "Of course...” He mumbled. It HAD to be the one with the creepy eyes and dark demeanor...

LMFAO!!!!

It’s TRUE!!! Your character is scary!

That’s just cuz you don’t know him yet.

He turned to look at Ahmose, though his gaze didn't falter. "I assume you've met Ryou."

Ahmose nodded. "Of course. White rabbit. Seventeen. Or he was. I hear he's in diapers suddenly.” He said.

Seto nodded. "Not only him, but everyone who was with him and Marik that night. I'm sure you've also noticed there are recent changes in staff positions.” He said opening his laptop and making a few clicks, before turning the screen for the two twins to see. A slideshow of UTTERLY adorable hybrid babies played for the jackals.

"I'm a man of business, science even... but I want your opinions on the situation, as the discovery of their... age transformation was near an occult ceremony area in Scotland...

Ahmose's eyes briefly widened, and he sat up straight. Mikado just cooed over all the cute pictures.

"Scotland. Sounds like Druids, possibly. Old Celtic magic." Ahmose said slowly, frowning and thinking. “Whatever happened, it wasn’t done in spite… the modern Druids are peaceful, nature loving people… something MUST have gone wrong…”

Seto rolled his eyes slightly, letting Mikado have the computer to look at the babies again. "Hopefully your thoughts on the topic might lead to a cure... I don’t know how I'd handle Yami if I had to raise him." Seto wrinkled his nose. "I already have a brother to raise, I don’t need to raise my boyfriend too."

Ahmose quirked an eyebrow. "I can imagine...” He said in a slow drawl, glancing at his brother who giggled and mumbled ‘awkwaaaaard’.

"I am not familiar with Celtic sorcery, but I can look into it for you."

"Awww... they're so cute! And Marik with that bunny doll!!!" Mikado cooed.

"I would appreciate anything you can do. I'm hoping this ordeal can be ended soon enough... Yami cries whenever I pay attention to Syrus.” He said narrowing his eyes. "As cute as he is as a baby, I think he's actually a bit less annoying and troublesome as an adult."

Ahmose smirked and chuckled slightly. "Really now? I'll be sure to tell him when I fix him.” He said, eyes flashing at Seto in amusement.

Seto narrowed his eyes slightly. "I'm sure you could tell him now...” he warned. "I don’t much care for changing diapers.” He added smirking.

Ahmose snorted and one ear turned towards Mikado when the boy laughed at another picture before turning back towards Seto again. "I will do what I can. But don't expect any sudden miracles.” He said, glancing at his brother's wagging tail.

Seto nodded. "Of course. Having fun Mikado?” He asked chuckling slightly. "You know they're at the pet shop during the day, you could visit them.” He said offering the jackal a smile. "I'm sure the babies would love the attention."

Mikado turned, eyes wide. "Really?! Oh, Ahmose! Let's go see them!!"

"What?!"

"Oh, come on... pleeeeease?! They're all so cute!" Mikado gasped and Ahmose just stared at his brother. "Come on... it can be... research!"

"Research?"

"YEAH!! Come on!" Mikado hopped up and tugged his brother out of the chair.

Seto smirked at Ahmose. "Have fun.” He said smugly. At least he'd be getting Ahmose back early, for the inevitable inflation of Yami's ego when Ahmose tells him he's LESS annoying as an adult.

Meanwhile, all the babies at the Pet Store were asleep. With one exception; Marik. The little lion was wide awake and stalking something of interest; the tuft of white fur at the tip of a sleeping Trigger's tail. Slowly, he reached out with his paw, then smacked it!!!

Trigger shot up like a rocket and his neck flared out, revealing his frills as he hissed at Marik, charging him. 'FUCK YOU!!!' he squealed in fury.

Marik's eyes nearly popped out of his head and his fur poofed up as he shot three feet into the air. "MAOOOO!!!” He yowled, jerking everyone in the pet shot awake as he turned tail and RAN. "MAOOOOOO!!!"

Trigger snarled charging after Marik.

Ryou squeaked as Marik barreled past, Trigger hot on his heels. "TIGGER!” He squeaked chasing the mad bunny. "NO NO! BAD TIG! BAD!"

Marik ran around, straight through the birds bowling them over. They began shrieking angrily at Marik, but ran in a squawking, flapping panic from Trigger.

"MAMA!!! MAMAAAAAA!!! MAOOOO!!! MAMA!" Marik wailed. Mikado and Ahmose walked in at that moment.

"What's going on?" Mikado asked at all the chaos. Then, Ahmose spotted an angry Trigger.

"Oh shit...” He blurted.

Trigger shrieked in fury. 'IT’S THE ASSHOLE!' He completely ditched Marik running straight for Ahmose, baring little bunny fangs and breaking into a full on hind leg frilled out run.

Ahmose's ears shot straight up as he watched the rabbit thing come, but he wasn't very alarmed; there was a three foot fence between them. But Marik was still in a panic, wailing and sobbing hysterically for his mama. Amelda ran in and stared at the pen where all the birds were screaming and flapping about in a flock, the bunnies were hiding in Ryou and Marik's "nest", and Malik, Kumani, Ivy and Bakura were huddled together, wide eyed in a corner.

Trigger climbed the fence like it was nothing, and barreled for Ahmose, darting between Amelda's legs like a psycho-killer on the hunt.

Ryou whimpered. "TIG NO!! BAD! BAD NO TIG BAD!” He wailed, clutching Tuc. "Daddy make Tig stop!” He whimpered as Bakura and the others slunk into the nest as well.

'Aw man... ' Tuc groaned.

"OH SHIT!!!" Ahmose yelped, and he and Mikado both ran in opposite directions. Ahmose leapt up onto the counter on the other side of the room and a moment later, Mikado joined him. The twins stared down at Trigger, eyes wide.

Trigger however would NOT be deterred from harming Ahmose. HE clambered up the counter, hissing and spitting. 'YOUR ASS IS GRASS!' he howled furiously 'Fucking call ME a freak!? Who's the freak now bitch?!' Trigger yowled, launching himself at Ahmose, landing in his lap and going STRAIGHT for the 'family jewels'.

"YOW!!!" Ahmose yelped, and toppled backwards off of the counter. "REM!!! REM, GET OUT HERE!!! SHIT!!!

He got to his feet and ran, hurtling the pen fence, running across the pen, and hurtling the other fence. Amelda squeaked and opened Rex' s cage. "HERE!!” He called, and Ahmose ran into the cage and Amelda slammed the door behind him. Ahmose ran straight into Rex, who fell backwards. The coyote and jackal stared at each other, nose to nose, Ahmose on top of Rex.

Trigger snarled, running to the glass and scratching at it furiously.

Rem hurried out just in time to see the chaos that had ensued. "Ohh for heavens sake!” She grumbled, plucking up Trigger and stuffing a carrot into his mouth. "What did you do to make him so mad?!” She scolded Ahmose. "You know frilled lizards have tempers.” She said rolling her eyes and putting the now amazingly calm Trigger back into the baby pen.

Ryou nuzzled Trigger. "Bad Tigger... no be mean." Ryou cooed licking his cheek.

Trigger nuzzled into his family. 'I hate that stupid thing... ' he grumbled, nibbling his carrot.

Ahmose slowly got up off of Rex and mumbled an apology, offering him a hand up.

"I walked in.” He said calmly to Rem, scowling. "He was chasing Marik and then looked at me and went after me instead." Mikado was still sitting on the counter top, and Marik was trying to climb out of the pen, crying for Rem.

Rem picked Marik up and rocked him. "Calm down sweetie... he's done being angry. Look he's eating.” She cooed calmly, kissing Marik's forehead. "You don’t need to be scared anymore... it's ok."

Ryou giggled. "Kitty FLUFFY!"

Marik clung to Rem's shirt with his little claws and sobbed, shaking badly and still poofed up. "Scare! Scare!!” He cried. "Mama! Scare!"

"Awww...” Mikado cooed and walked over to the pen, petting all the little frantic birds. "Hey... what's wrong?"

Yami was still puffed up. "Crazy cat!” He squawked as he and the other birds clambered over each other to get comfort from Mikado, much like penguins or baby chicks.

Ryou giggled as Ahmose came out of the cage. "No make fun of Tigger!” He scolded cutely. "Make Tigger mad!"

Ahmose blinked. "I never made fun of him!!!” He cried, and Mikado climbed into the pen and cuddled all the baby birds, tail wagging.

"Did too!" Ryou giggled, arguing and flicking his ears. "Made fun! Bad Mose! I heard!"

"What did I say?!" Ahmose cried, throwing his hands up.

Ryou grinned and nuzzled Tuc. "Fuck."

"... what?" Ahmose asked.

"Ryou!" Amelda gasped. "No! No!!! Don't say that!"

Ryou wrinkled his nose. "Mose said first!” He said pointing. "Said to Tigger!"

Rem chuckled patting Marik's back. "Feel better sweetheart?” She asked as he calmed down, rubbing his little back soothingly.

Marik sniffled and shook his head. "Scary! Twigger scary!” He whimpered, continuing to cling to Rem.

"I said that when the little thing came flying at me like the Monty Python rabbit!!!" Ahmose shouted, leaving Rex's cage.

Ryou giggled. "Mose silly.” He cooed hopping out. "Kitty...” He mewled looking up at Marik. "Come down? Miss kitty...” He whimpered softly, reaching up. "Come down!"

Marik sniffled and kept his face hidden in Rem's chest and was still shaking; he had been badly startled. "M-Mama... accident...” He sniffled, and slowly looked up at Rem.

Rem smiled and ruffled his hair. "You can’t have an accident wearing pull-ups sweetie.” She said tickling him slightly. "They're big boy diapers.” She hugged him. "Lets get you all cleaned up and in a new pair.” She said softly, carrying him to the back.

Ryou looked at Ahmose and flicked an ear, hopping meekly forward. "Hewo."

Ahmose nodded to Ryou and climbed into the pen, kneeling and looking him over.

"Ryou... do you remember your trip? The one you just came back from?"

Ryou gave him a dumb look. "Master's house?” He asked, sitting down and looking at Ahmose calmly. "Trip from master to petshop! Fun in car!” He squeaked clapping. "Love carride!"

"No." Ahmose said. "The place by the BIG lake.” He explained.

Ryou looked thoughtful. "Big? Kitty accident?” He asked wrinkling his nose. "Make big lake."

Ahmose blinked. "Uhhh... no. Remember? It was dark. And you were cold and naked in the woods. You hid under a bush with Tachi until Master came to get you...”

Ryou blinked and nodded slowly. "Ohhh scary place!” He said suddenly. "I member!"

Ahmose nodded. "Do you remember what happened there?” He asked, standing with Ryou in his arms. "What did you see there? Can you tell me?"

Ryou frowned. "Membering hurt head...” He said softly. "Hate it!"

Ahmose nodded, slowly. "But what did you see? Maybe fire? A big stone block? People?" He asked.

Ryou held his head. "NO! Not want to...” He pouted his head already starting to hurt. "It hurts!"

Ahmose sighed. "I know... but I need you to try. Look, how about this.” He said, smiling and gently petting Ryou. "Think about when you can. And if you remember anything, tell your master right away and tell him to call me. Okay?” He asked, then smiled and lifted a hand, reaching into Ryou's ear and pulling out a carrot with a wink.

Ryou's eyes widened. "Oooh... AGAIN!” He squeaked, snatching the carrot and nibbling on it. "Member for nother! AGAIN!"

Ahmose chuckled and pulled a radish out of Ryou's other ear.

Ryou squeaked again, dropping the carrot and seizing the raddish, nibbling on it. "AGAIN!” He giggled around his hungry little mouthfuls of Raddish. "Be good! Again again! Be good for Mose! Member a-and be good! AGAIN!” He tossed the stub of a radish away and looked at Ahmose expectantly.

Ahmose blinked, then laughed. "First, I need you to tell me something you remember about the place.” He said.

Ryou looked thoughtful. "um... talking...” He said after a moment. "People talk."

"Oh?" Ahmose asked, revealing a slice of cucumber. "Did you see the people?"

Ryou winced, nibbling his treat, dropping it to tug his ears. "Yes...” He whimpered closing his eyes and tugging his ears. "Ouch...”

"Shhhh...” Ahmose crooned, slowly sitting down and petting Ryou. "It's okay. You don’t have to tell me now.” He said.

Ryou sniffled. "Want!” He whined. "Try!” He hopped slightly, giving Ahmose a pouting look. "Saw lady...”

"You saw a lady?” He asked, cocking an ear and providing Ryou with a peanut.

Ryou nibbled the peanut. "Had cup... spilt it, kitty scared...” He mumbled whimpering softly. "Kitty scared lady... drop cup...”

Ahmose nodded. "Did you see what was in the cup?” He asked.

Ryou shook his head, tugging his ears. "No... not see... lots gasp... cup crack... den... hurt...”

Ahmose nodded. "Did you see what the people were wearing?"

Ryou nodded. "Red."

"Were they... long robes? With hoods?" The jackal asked. "were they in a circle around a big rock? With torches? Fire?"

Ryou nodded. "uh huh... all not see face... cept lady... had sword too... forget...” Ryou whined loudly clutching his head. "Ahh! Hurt!"

"Shhhh... it's okay. That was very good Ryou, thank you.” He said. "What's your favorite thing to eat?” He asked with a smile.

Ryou sniffled, tugging his ears. "L-like... um... watermelon.” He offered sniffling, looking like he'd just suffered the worst headache of his life.

Ahmose nodded and smiled. He reached his hand behind himself, and a moment later it re-emerged with a slice of watermelon for Ryou. "There you go. That's for a good job remembering.” He said, giving it to Ryou.

Ryou's eyes widened. "How you do that?" he asked, before eagerly beginning to nibble the treat.

Ahmose smiled. "Magic.” He said, ruffling Ryou's hair and glancing at Mikado, who had been teasing the baby birds by magically producing sunflower seeds and grapes for them.

The birds were eagerly chirping and taking the treats, clambering to get more, singing for Mikado and flapping in gratitude. "YUM!" one of the mass of feathers chirped.

Ryou giggled. "Birdies weird.” He said softly. "Mose... fix?” He asked after a moment. "Not... posed to be small... is me?"

Ahmose sighed and nodded. "That's right.” He said. "You're not supposed to be small. And I will try to fix you."

Ryou nodded slowly. "Why small then?” He asked, finishing and handing the rind of the melon to Bushou, who happened to LOVE that part, and had waddled over to wait for it.

"I think that you interrupted Druids in a magical ritual. And the magic they were working exploded out of control. They could block its effects. You could not. And it made you... little.” He explained.

Ryou wrinkled his nose. "Why LITTLE? Why not frog? Or... um...” He stuck his thumb in his mouth in thought. "cookie... '

Ahmose chuckled. "I'm not sure.” He said. "But I'll try to fix you, okay?"

Ryou blinked and nodded. “Now?” He asked hopefully. "Not like diaper...”

"It will take time, Ryou." Ahmose said, petting the bunny. "I'm sorry."

Ryou pouted. "Yucky...” He mumbled yawning. "Kitty wants go home. Me too!"

"I know." Ahmose said, laying Ryou down with the other babies and bunnies in the bed nest that Marik had made.

Ryou giggled. "Hurry fast... Tigger get mad take long!” He said holding up Trigger. "He mad! Get mad! Bite!” He giggled.

Ahmose frowned. "Keep that thing away from me...” He said, backing off.

Ryou giggled. "Tigger not bad... Just sad.” He said licking Trigger's cheek, though the bunny seemed to be smirking wickedly at Ahmose.

'Yeah... I'm just sad, don’t you just want to HUG me?' he sneered snickering to himself. 'C'mon, I'm SOOOO loveable.'

Ahmose frowned and cocked an ear. "Sad about what?” He asked.

Ryou nuzzled Trigger. "No one think he cute.” He said softly, licking Trigger's cheek. "Not want love him.” He added

"It's hard to think he's cute when he's lunging for you to tear you apart...” Ahmose grumbled, ears laying back slightly.

Ryou giggled. "He just sad." He hugged Trigger and the lizard-bunny curled up next to Ryou, among his brothers and sisters.

Ryou held up Angel next. "Spunky want."

Ahmose smiled and slowly sat, crossing his ankles. "Oh?” He asked, finding the little bunny to be quite charming.

Ryou nodded, putting Angel down in front of Ahmose and holding up Spunky. "Spunky! He want Angel.” He explained. Angel flicked her ears confusedly, groggy and wondering how she'd ended up away from her warm pillow known as Ryou's body.
Ahmose chuckled and picked her up, stroking her. "I can see why. She's very pretty.” He said.

Angel yawned cutely and nuzzled into Ahmose's hands. 'I'm pretty.' she squeaked, licking his fingers.

Ryou giggled. "Kitty baby! Kitty love Angel. Kitty's baby."

"Kitty? Oh, Marik?" Ahmose asked. "Ah. I see.” He stroked Angel.

Angel yawned broadly as Ryou set Spunky down. "Angel not like Spunky. She say he stink."

Ahmose blinked and sniffed. "Not really. No more than she does.” He said.

Angel snapped down on Ahmose's hand in an instant, her little teeth a LOT sharper than they looked, and quite FIRMLY locked into his flesh.

"OW!! OW!!!! HEY!!" Ahmose yelped. "LET GO!!! HEY!!!"

"Those rabbits really don't like you, Ahmose." Mikado called.

"No, ya THINK?!?!"

Ryou giggled when Angel let go of Ahmose and hopped off of him, kicking dust in his direction. 'That'll teach you to be a rude mutt.' She huffed hopping back over to Ryou.

"I like Mose." Ryou cooed.

Ahmose winced and licked at his bleeding wound. "I didn't mean to upset her."

"You never do!" Mikado called. "But you're socially retarded." Ahmose turned and gave his brother a look.

Ryou laughed harder. "Mose RETARD!"

Ahmose rolled his eyes. "Nice going, Mikado.” He grumbled. Then, the front door and in walked Ishizu.

"Bakura! Malik!” She called.

"Misseshizu!" Bakura squealed, and ran towards her.

Malik yapped eagerly and both babies scuttled over to the edge of the playpen to visit Ishizu. "Well hello you two” She cooed stooping to pick them up. "Have you been good?"

"Ya!!!" Bakura squealed, wiggling and licking her face in excitement. "Misseshizu!!!” He flung his arms around her neck and nuzzled her, crooning happily.

Ishizu laughed and hugged Bakura tightly.

Rem emerged from the back with Marik. "Oh hello!” She called, placing the now calm and clean Marik in the pen. "Picking up?" Ishizu nodded.

"Yeah... I think it's time for these two to come home.” She said rubbing noses with the two babies.

Both squealed and cuddled into her, happily. "Go play in park?" Bakura asked hopefully, as Marik sniffled and hid behind Ahmose, peering out at Trigger, still frightened of the rabbit.

Ryou pouted at Marik. "Tigger not bad... he just sad... come... play?” He asked hopefully.

Ishizu chuckled. "Maybe after our naps.” She said smiling. "I was thinking we could all take naps, and then go to the park and play on the slides and swings!"

"YAAAAAY!!!!" Bakura and Malik sang, and were still cheering as she carried them out of the shop. Marik still eyed Trigger, but ducked behind Ahmose when Trigger looked at him. And Tachi took the opportunity to sneak in next to Ryou, nuzzling him.

Ryou blushed and nuzzled Tachi back, nuzzling into him when he plopped down in the nest next to him, and all the other bunnies. "Warm...” Ryou cooed yawning.

Tachi nuzzled Ryou and began grooming him, as the white rabbit started to doze off.

When Marik peeked around Ahmose again and saw Tachi, he leap out with his squeaky little roar and charged. Tachi shot up and ran, Marik taking his place grooming Ryou, his fear of Trigger disappearing upon seeing someone else putting the moves on HIS mate!!!

Marik smiled and purred, and Ahmose nodded slightly to himself and stood, turning to his brother.

"Ready to go? Ryou has given me more to work with, thank the gods...” He said, directing the last sentence to Rem. "Seto has asked me to try and look into fixing this... problem.” He waved his hands in the direction of the baby birds.

Rem smiled. "I'd be glad for that... cute as they are, they're a handful...” She said petting poor Tachi, who was shaking from being charged by Marik. "It's probably not good for most of them to be like this anyway...” She added shaking her head.

Ahmose nodded. "Indeed. Mikado. Let's go. We have to be at work in a bit." Mikado sighed and nodded.

"Okay...” He stood, petting the baby birds. "Sorry guys! Gotta go!"

The birds all cooed sadly, some chirping sad little songs at him. "Awwww." they cooed softly, looking upset. "No go...”

Rem chuckled. "He'll come visit again, I'm sure he loves playing with you.” She gave Mikado a grin. "Wont you?"

"Yeah!!!" Mikado said enthusiastically, his tail wagging non-stop. "They're so cool! But Ahmose is right, we have to get to work." And he and Ahmose hopped over the fence as Jennette arrived to retreive her baby birds.