Gardenias

Gardenias

Hato chiisai

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.

If you’re a fan of my fics, you already know that this story is YAOI

As per my promise in Tearing Down the Sky, each chapter of this fic is dedicated to the winner of the AGuess Who The Four Are” Contest. The answer was the Four Arch Angels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel.

This chapter is dedicated to Fae-chan

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Chapter 19

White Snapdragon

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“Ryou… Ryou, wake up. Come on.” Intruded the gentle voice into Ryou’s dreams.

“Yeah kid. Come on, with the way you ate you’ve GOTTA take a shit by now.” Said another.

“MARIK!”

“OW!! DAMN, BAKURA!!!”

“Watch your mouth!! Ryou may not be the most innocent out there, but he doesn’t need you talking to him like that!!!”

“I didn’t mean anything by it!!”

“Will you two shut up?”

“Why, the whole point is to wake Ryou up.”

“You guys are so obnoxious.”

“WANNA REPEAT THAT, DICE BOY!!!”

“… no...”


“Will you two knock it off?” Ryou groaned, slowly opening his eyes.

“Hey! He’s awake!”

“No shit, Marik...” Ryou grumbled, slowly sitting up. He looked at Marik, Bakura and Otogi, who were all grinning at him.

“Here!!” Marik said, thrusting a bouquet of flowers under Ryou’s nose.

“Ohhh… thank you, Marik.” Ryou said with a soft smile, taking them. “They’re beautiful.”

“Ready to go home?” Otogi asked with a grin.

“I can go home?!” Ryou asked, perking up.

“Of course. I’m your guardian, Ryou. I can sign you out and take you home. Wanna?”

“YES!!!” Ryou yelped, literally springing from the bed and into Otogi’s arms. Otogi laughed and Marik and Bakura glanced down at Ryou’s backside that was hanging out of the hospital gown, then looked at each other, sharing an amused look.

“Um, Ryou, sweetie...” Bakura said, and gave Ryou’s bare ass a little slap. “You’re hanging out.” Ryou blushed and got off of Otogi.

“Ummm... Sorry.”

“Don’t apologize. It was cute.” Bakura said with a smile.

“And you have a nice ass.” Marik said. “Ow…” He mumbled as Bakura elbowed him. Otogi laughed and handed Ryou his clothes. Ten minutes later, Otogi and Ryou walked hand in hand out of the hospital, Marik and Bakura behind them. The press was on them immediately.

“Dice Boy!!” Bakura called, grabbing Otogi’s shoulder. “Want some help home?”

“Yes! Please!!” Otogi called back. Bakura grinned and scooped Ryou up in his arms and plowed through the crowd, Marik dragging Otogi after them. Bakura set Ryou down on his motorcycle, and Otogi climbed on behind Marik. They revved the engines, and with a squeal of tires, the press moved aside, letting the bikes escape with their story.

Half an hour later, the bikes stopped in front of Otogi’s manor, and the four riders got off.


“Do you want us to stay, or do you feel okay on your own?” Bakura asked, looking Otogi in the eye.

“We’re good.” He said. Bakura nodded, and he and Marik got back on their bikes. “Bakura.” Otogi said, and Bakura looked up. “Thanks. I really owe you.” Bakura smiled and nodded.

“Take care of Ryou. That’s all I ask of you.” The yami said, and Marik nodded his agreement. Otogi smiled and blinked as Bakura offered his hand. Ryou smiled and hugged Marik as Otogi nodded, clasping the white devil’s hand.

“Thanks, Bakura.”

“You’re okay, Otogi.” Bakura said. “I approve.” Otogi’s eyes widened, and Bakura laughed. “You’ve done well. If you ever need anything, Otogi, ANYTHING... Don’t hesitate to ask.” Otogi smiled.

“All right. Thanks.”

“Marik! Let’s roll!!” Bakura called, and roared away. Marik grinned at Otogi, ruffling Ryou’s hair, and followed. Otogi sighed and smiled, pulling Ryou into his side and kissing the top of his head. Ryou rested his head on Otogi’s shoulder, watching Bakura and Marik disappear. Then, he looked up and smiled.

“Bakura accepted you.”

“That’s good, I’m guessing.”

“VERY good.” Ryou said. “He has accepted you as my boyfriend. He has decided that you will take care of me, and that you don’t need his supervision.”

“Well, that’s nice to know.”

“It means he’s given you his blessings.” Ryou said, and Otogi smiled.

“So... He has basically decided to let me have you?”

“Yes.” Ryou said, and Otogi pulled him close.

“Then… this is the best day of my life.” And he kissed Ryou, gently. Ryou smiled. Then, the front door opened and the butler smiled and stepped aside as Daisy came running out, yapping excitedly.

“DAISY!!!” Ryou cried, kneeling and catching his puppy, lifting her up and letting her lick his face. Otogi smiled, and he and Ryou went inside.


“Sir…” The butler said. “Someone is here to see you and Master Ryou.”

“Huh?”

“In the living room, sir.” He said, and Otogi nodded. Ryou blinked and the pair went to the living room. Inside were a few officers and the Investigator.

“Can I help you?” Otogi asked.

“Nice to see you’re both out of the hospital.” The Investigator said. “Mr. Ryuuji, we want to know if you are planning on bringing charges against Nakazawa.”

“Of course.” Otogi said, scowling. “Extortion, harassment, rapeY. All of it. I want him put away for GOOD!!!” Ryou sat down in an armchair, hugging Daisy.

“Would you both be willing to testify?” she asked, and Otogi looked at Ryou, who gulped, then slowly nodded.

“Yes.” Otogi said, and the cops and the investigator all smiled, relieved.

“Wonderful. I would suggest that you get in touch with your lawyer.”

“I will. Thank you.” Otogi said, and they began to leave. The investigator laid a hand on Ryou’s shoulder and smiled.

“If you like, we’ll do what we can to keep the press out of the trial.”

“Please do.” Ryou said softly, and the woman nodded, patting Ryou’s shoulder, before leaving. Ryou looked up at Otogi, who sighed.

“Well… guess we have to prepare ourselves for the trial.” Otogi said.

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Four months later Bakura and Marik along with the rest of the gang stood outside the courtroom. For the past two weeks, Nakazawa had been on trial, and Otogi and Ryou and Bakura and Marik had been testifying over the last week. Now, the jury was about to announce the verdict, and everyone was kicked out with the exception of the prosecution and the defense. The gang was now awaiting the verdict, along with the press, who were livid about not being allowed into the trial at all. They had been harassing the gang until Malik used the Rod to keep them at bay.


When news of the charges brought against Nakazawa came out, more people began speaking up against him, bringing up more charges, including a man from Kaiba Corp. He had approached his boss and admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the company to keep his wife and daughter safe from the man, and Seto had made a deal with the man; testify against Nakazawa, and he would not punish him for his crime against Kaiba Corp. Seto even offered to pay for the lawyer.

Everyone looked up at a sudden yelp from the courtroom, and a moment later, Ryou and Otogi burst out and leapt into the gang, Ryou into Bakura’s arms and Otogi ending up in Marik’s.

“WE WON! WE WON!! GUILTY!! GUILTY!!! GUILTY!!! EVERYTHING IS BEING REPAID!!!” The pair was screaming, overjoyed. The press was all over them until Nakzawa was led from the room. Bakura cleared his throat, and Ryou and Otogi stared as the man passed them. Ryou hid behind Otogi, fearful of the hate in Nakazawa’s eyes.

“You’ll pay, Ryuuji...” He snarled. “You will regret this.”

“No.” Otogi said, hugging Ryou tightly. “I won’t.” And Nakazawa was led away.

“So, you’re getting your money back?” Bakura asked, and Otogi smiled and nodded.

“I’m getting back TRIPLE.” He said with a grin. “Because of that bastard raping me and Ryou.”

“What are ya gonna do with all that?” Marik gasped, and Otogi smiled and looked down at Ryou.

“I was thinking about that...” He said with a grin, and Ryou blinked.

“What are you thinking?” He asked, and Otogi looked up at Marik and Bakura.

“Marik, Bakura, would you two join Ryou and me on a two week vacation to Hawaii?” Otogi asked, and Marik and Bakura’s jaws dropped.

“Would we?!” Marik gasped. “HELL YEAH!!!” Otogi grinned and looked back at the rest of the group.

“And would the rest of you be so kind as to join us there for three days?” He asked. Yugi blinked.

“Huh? Why three days?” He asked. Otogi blushed.

“Well… we want you there for our wedding.” Otogi said, and everyone stared, including Ryou.


“WHAT?!” They all gasped, once again, including Ryou. Otogi looked at Ryou, and knelt, taking his hands.

“That is… if Ryou says yes?” He said, pulling a little ring box from his pocket. Of course, the press was all over this, and the gang held them at bay while they all waited for Ryou’s answer. Ryou simply stared at the little silver band with black and white diamonds in it. Dumb-struck, his hands slowly made their way to his face, covering his mouth and nose. When he finally lowered them, tears were trickling down his cheeks. Ryou dropped to his knees and took the box in his hands, nodding, unable to for words. Otogi grinned and slipped the ring onto Ryou’s finger, and the boy sobbed, throwing his arms around the Dice Master’s neck. The little velvet box fell to the floor as Otogi held Ryou.

“I love you...” Ryou managed to whimper as he kissed Otogi’s throat. “I love you... I love you...”

“WOOHOO!!! WE’RE OFF TO HAWAII!!!!” Marik screamed.

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And we are off to the final chapter, next week!!!

P.S. Please pray for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I have been watching the news all week, and New Orleans has always had a special place in my heart. Seeing the city, and its people in the condition they currently are in makes me want to cry. It breaks my heart.