The Viking Brothers

ChibiMisu here! Sorry I took so long to update. I had to finish painting my room and studying for finals. I’m near exhausted, so this chapter might be a little, well, I don’t know. If there are a lot more type-o’s than usual, you’ll just have to forgive me. Thanks for all the reviews!! ^_^v *blows kisses*

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh


The Viking Brothers


Chapter 23: Yami and Yugi Bolverk

Seto swore to himself as he bent down to pick up the fallen herbs. Sometimes, he was such a butter finger. As he placed the herbs back into the basket, he thought he heard something behind him. His thoughts were correct when a sudden shadow loomed over him. He quickly glanced at the tree ahead of him and saw the shadow of person, with a dagger raised.

He sharply turned his body and grabbed the wrist of man with the dagger. The man was clearly shocked that he was caught, but still managed to start fighting back. The two pushed back and forth, trying to gain dominance over the other. The man suddenly brought his knee up to Seto’s abdomen, making him double over. A fist met with his chin and he fell backwards onto the ground. The man straddled his waist and brought the dagger down, but Seto stopped it in time. The man was using all his strength to push the dagger, but Seto wouldn’t allow it. Seto managed to push dagger away from his face and stab the ground instead, inches from his ear. Then he brought his hand up and punched the man square in the jaw.

The man rolled off on him, rubbing his cheek. Seto used that as an opportunity to have his boot meet with the man’s gut. When the man rolled over onto his back, Seto grabbed the dagger and pointed the blade. The man froze, breathing heavily as he glared up at Seto.

“I win...bastard! Who are you? And why are you trying to kill me?!” The man smirked and chuckled.

“Not important!” the man kicked Seto off his feet reclaimed the dagger when it fell. Once again he straddled Seto’s waist, but Seto was prepared this time. He threw his weight into the man and knocked him down. The two started rolling around on the ground, trying to get control over the other. Neither one of them noticed the slightly steep ravine and they rolled right down it. They broke apart from each other as the rolled, hitting various plants and sticks.

Seto landed with a loud ‘oof’ in a shallow part of a swamp. He lifted himself up onto his hands, trying to get his bearings together. He crawled out of the murky water and looked for the man, who was no where in sight. He got up on shaky legs and groaned at the pain that rushed through him. His arms, legs, and clothes were torn from all the sticks and stones he must have hit on the way down. Not to mention the burning pain in his face and the taste of copper on his lip, no doubt it was blood. He scanned the area again for the man, but still found no trace of him. ‘Strange’ he thought to himself ‘Now I have to climb back up this damn hill! Why does this shit always happen to me!?’ So Seto proceeded to climb up the hill.

The assassin watched angrily as Seto climbed the hill. He was in to much pain to go after him. He clutched his arm being he had broken it on the way down the hill. His ankle was all twisted and swollen, and his body was nothing but cuts and bruises. His mission could not be completed in his current state so he’d have to go back to Keith. Not good.


In the stables, Jou whistled a tune as he looked around for Tristan. Ever since Duke left, Tristan kept away from everybody. Seto was out gathering herbs so he didn’t have anyone to talk to. Tristan was the only person closest to the kennels, so naturally he would be the best choice. Damn Seto for not taking him along! Jou finally saw Tristan at the end of the stables petting a horse. He walked over to him with a big smile.

“Hiya Tris, what’s up?” Tristan shrugged.

“Nothing much.”

“You haven’t been the same person since Duke left. Wanna talk about it?” Tristan sighed and moved away from the horse.

“Yeah, I could use that right now.” Jou placed his hand on Tristan shoulder and gave him a reassuring smile.

“Well, that’s what friends are for, right buddy!? To listen to your problems!” Tristan gave a small smile and leaned back on a stable post.

“I was SO close, Jou! SO close to having Duke all to myself!! And in a matter of seconds he was taken away from me to be that bastard’s delight?! I’m so angry....I just don’t know what to do. I want to kill that bastard Keith for taking Duke away! We understood each other, and I enjoyed waking up next to someone. To think that Duke has to share a bed with Keith, and sleep with him for that matter! His innocence has been stolen, Jou! That’s what upsets me the most...” He whimpered “That innocence was meant for me...I WAS ROBBED!” Jou listened to his friend and sweatdropped.

“Well...that explains a lot. Mind if I ask, why Duke? I mean, he’s a wench! Always was and always will be. You don’t want to be a servant in everything, do you? In both work AND a relationship?” Tristan huffed.

“What are you talking about? I wouldn’t be his personal servant! I’m the dominant one!” Jou laughed out loud.

“Yeah right! If I recall, you were waiting on him hand and foot! “Tristan do this”, and “Tristan get me that!”,” Jou mimicked Duke. “Face it, he holds the whip!” Tristan felt like knocking Jou senseless, but controlled his anger.

“For your information, he was INJURED and I had to help him! He couldn’t walk to get what he needed, so I did it for him. That doesn’t mean I’m the bitch!” Jou held his hands up and chuckled.

“Whatever you say, bud!” Tristan sighed and turned away from Jou.

“I don’t need this now, Jou! If you want to mock me then I suggest you leave before I knock you out!” Jou blinked, taken by surprise at Tristan’s sudden threat.

“Hey man, relax. When did you start being so uptight? We’ve always picked on each other Tris! We’re like brothers!”

“I-I know, Jou, and I’m sorry for lashing out at you. But, try to understand that I’m going through a hard time right now, and I’m not used to this kind of thing. I feel so helpless, Jou. I want to save him, he’s probably waiting for me to do so too! I can’t help but think that Keith is using him as a punching bag and a sex slave. I wish I could find a way to save him. He belongs with me, not Keith. I had him first!” Jou hugged him from behind, trying to offer his friend comfort.

“I understand, Tris. You’re right, you DID have him first. I also understand your need to save him, but that’s not the smartest idea.” Tristan raised an eyebrow and turned around to face Jou.

“What are you saying?”

“Don’t get me wrong, I want to save him too but we’re messing with the wrong person! Should you steal him back from Keith, what would be the first thing that bastard would do? He would blame Yami and start trouble. Yami doesn’t need that, Tris. It’s hard enough for him to try to keep his family together.” Tristan sighed.

“Then what can I do? Is he just going to suffer living with Keith? I can’t just sit here and let it go, Jou! I need to save him and bring him back home! Back home to me, and us.”

“Tris, I understand! Believe me, I do! But we’re dealing with the WRONG PERSON!! Don’t open up a can of worms! If it were anyone else-“

”So you’re giving up on Duke, then?”

“No!” Joey nearly shouted “I’m not giving up on him! I’m just-I-“ He was at a lost for words. He didn’t know what to say, he wanted something to be done, but he wanted Duke back home with them. Everything is such a risk, this could all mean trouble. If what Seto said was true, then something strange is going on. “Look, Tris...do what you want. If you want to save him, go ahead. However, should something bad come out of this, then the blame will be entirely on you.” Tristan clenched his fists.

“I’m willing to take that risk.” Jou nodded sadly and turned to leave, waving ovis sis shoulder.

“Catch you later, Tris.”

“Bye.”

After Jou left, Tristan entered a stall and plopped himself down next to a mare and her colt. The colt got up on its skinny legs and nudged Tristan’s face with his nose. Tristan brought the animal’s head closer to his and stroked the soft fur of it’s cheek. He wanted to save Duke. That was the only thing that’s been on his mind recently, saving Duke. No one else is willing to help him, so he’d have to do it by himself. But a sudden thought struck his mind. Spring was here and the Bolverk brothers usually go to the annual games. He had to start training the horses for the horse show. The games were scheduled a couple of weeks from now, so it wasn’t going to work. Duke would have to wait a couple of weeks to be rescued, and then the hike to Keith’s castle, which he didn’t know the way to.

“Just hold on for a few more weeks, Duke. I’ll be coming for you.” He said to no one in particular. The only one to answer was the colt, but that didn’t bring him much comfort. It was going to be a LONG two weeks.


Jou headed back to the kennels, mumbling to himself about how stupid Tristan could be sometimes. From the corner of his eye, he caught a figure moving. Looking to his left, he gasped when saw Seto, bruised and bleeding. He had a limp and his eye was blackened badly. His clothes were torn, dirty and wet. Jou nearly burst into tears as he ran over to his lover.

“Oh my god, Seto!! What happened?!” Seto collapsed into Jou’s arms.

“Take me to...to Yami. Now!”

Jou nodded and his eyes welled with tears as he nearly drug Seto to the castle. When they go the the draw bridge, one of the guards saw the battered Seto and took him off Jou’s hands. The guard lifted Seto up and he and Jou hurried to the courtroom. Yami and Yugi were playing with Annar on the dais table when the two burst in the room. Yami blinked at Seto’s beaten formed and stood up from his chair, nearly knocking it over.

“What the hell happened?! Bring him up here!” the guard carried Seto up the dais and placed him in a chair next to Yami. Yami told the guard to go back to his post which the man did. Jou took out a hankie and started dabbing at the bleeding cuts. “Seto, what happened to you!?”

“An attempt of assassination.” Yugi brought his hands to his mouth in shock and Jou gasped, hugging his lover from behind.

“Who tried to kill you, Seto?!” Yami asked.

“I don’t know. He wouldn’t say, but he got away after we rolled down this damn hill! That bastard got away!!”

“Why would someone try to kill you, Seto?” Yugi asked and Seto shook his head in answer.

“I’m not sure yet, Yugi. I couldn’t get any information from the man at all!”

“Alright,” Yami started “The assassin might come back, so from now on when you leave the castle, take some men with you. Don’t go alone. Jou, take him to the doc to get taken care of. We’ll talk more when you’re good and rested, Seto.”

“nse nse something is going happen, Yami. Something horrible. I’m not sure when, why, or how, but I must warn you. We must be on our guard! Something is amiss, Yami. Something is out there trying to get us!” Yugi held onto Yami’s arm, clearly frightened by the news.

“Seto, we’ll talk more later, okay? I want you to get some rest and get cleaned up. Take him, Jou.”

“Yes Yami! Come on, Seto.” Jou helped him up off the chair and let Seto lean his full body weight on him. Yugi hid his face in Yami’s arm and sniffled slightly.

“Poor Seto! Who would try to hurt him like that, Yami!?” Yami pulled Yugi into his arms and stroked his hair.

“Try not to worry, little one. Seto is a strong warrior and can handle this. Believe me, he’s been in worse condition before. As for his words...I don’t know.” He looked into Yugi’s frightened eyes.

“What’s going to happen to us, Yami?”

“I don’t know what’s going on, love, but try to stay positive. I don’t want you to worry about anything, okay?” Yugi sniffled but nodded.

“I hope Seto will be okay?”

“He’ll be fine. We’ll go see him later, okay?”

“Okay.”



Keith’s castle


Duke sat up in bed, just having waked up due to Keith accidently punching him in the back. The room was dark but he was able to make out Keith’s hard features. He blushed as he thought back to the night’s previous activities. It actually wasn’t that bad the third time around. Keith took his time, surprisingly, and made it pleasurable. However, he couldn’t stand the thought of enjoying something that bastard did to him. How repulsive.

Silently, he got out of bed and slipped Keith’s robe on over his naked body. Keith’s body heat was getting to him and he had to cool off. He walked to the window and quietly opened the shutters. Then he grabbed a nearby chair and sat down, resting on his arms and gazing out into the black night. Only the stars and the moon were looking down on him. He wondered if Tristan was looking at the sky and thinking of him. Duke sure was thinking about him, more than anything. He felt like he had betrayed Tristan tonight, giving into the pleasure Keith managed to give him. Duke seemed to notice that Seto’s advice was beginning to work. Keith has been much more lenient with him than ever. If he kept up a happy act, then he might be able to gain more freedom, and plot an escape. That’s what he had to do! Play the loving wife/husband and sneak away later! ‘Duke, you’re a genius!’ he thought to himself.

Keith had woken up when he felt Duke leave the bed. He peeked over his shoulder and watched as Duke settled down on a chair, gazing out the window, in his robe no less. The robe was to big and it hung on Duke’s lithe body. Duke was much more responsive tonight and he wondered if the wench was getting used to him. Good, then he can start prancing him around. Many of his men and fellow lords were eager to meet Duke, and he should just show him to them so they would leave him alone about it. He smirked when he thought of the spouses of his fellow lords. Duke out shined them by a long run and the others would be jealous of his husband. Now that he hadn’t thought of, and was quite pleased with himself. Being envied by others was something he enjoyed.

As he studied Duke by the window, he noticed the moonlight seemed to outline his body, giving off the effect that he was glowing. Keith couldn’t help but sit up in bed and stare at Duke. The scene made a beautiful sight for a painting, but unfortunately, he couldn’t paint. He strolled over to Duke and placed a hand on his shoulder. To his surprise, Duke didn’t flinch, but his thin hand came upmeetmeet his. He almost snatched his hand away in shock, but he quickly remembered that he didn’t want to push Duke away when he actually had use for him now. Gently, Keith asked

“What are you thinking about?” he heard Duke sigh.

“Just my homeland and my outlaw group. I miss them...and this world is strange to me.”

“Try to put all that behind you. This is your home now, and your country.”

“I guess so, but it might take some time.” Keith nodded.

“Yeah, I understand that. Listen, would you like to spend the day with me outside of this room?” Duke’s head turned to look at him in surprise, then a smile crept across his face.

“Really!? You’ll let me out of the room!?”

“Yes, but only for ONE day! Remember, I tell you when you’re allowed out of this room.” Duke pouted and tried not to glare up at him.

“Tell me M’lord-“

”Keith”

“Keith. Tell me, Keith, why do you keep me locked in this room? Is it just because you fear I might escape?” Keith nodded.

“There’s a reason why I put shackles on your ankles, so if you do by some strange chance escape, you can’t go far. When I’m able to trust you fully, then I’ll free you of the shackles and give you free reign of the castle. But until then, you stay locked in this room with the shackles so I know where you are. When you’re with me I’ll let you take off the shackles.” Duke stood up faced Keith.

“I’m not an animal, Keith. Please don’t keep me locked up and chained! I’ll go mad!”

“Relax, I said once in awhile I’ll let you out and about. After tomorrow, you will remain here until I call for you next. This is for your own good. I have a hard time trusting outlaws, full of tricks and thievery! You’d do best to hold your tongue about being an outlaw around others, or my hand will meet your backside.” Duke gulped but nodded.

“Yes, sir.”

“Good. Now, come back to bed, you have to get up early with me tomorrow.”

Duke followed Keith to bed after closes the window. Keith climbed back in bed and held the covers open for Duke. Duke smiled and tried not to blush as he dropped the robe and slid under the covers. Keith turned his back to him, much to his relief. That meant he didn’t have to snuggle up with him and get cooked alive! He was going to get a good night’s rest!!


It was finally the big day. Ryou and Malik were attending Yugi in is dressing. Ryou was weaving the flower crown together while Malik was making final adjustments on his tunic top. For some reason, the tailors got his measurements wrong and now it almost looks like a dress. Well, only on Yugi does it look like a dress. Malik had to cut the sleeves down to size and take the back in a few notches. Yugi was happily humming to himself as he fiddled with his hair.

“Are you nervous, Yugi?” Ryou asked, weaving another flower. Yugi just shook his head.


“No, I’m excited!! I’m going to get married!! This is the happiest day of my life!” He giggled happily and practically jumped up and down. Malik raised an eyebrow at his energetic friend.

“Yugi, do you know anything about Viking weddings?”

“Uh huh! Seto explained it to me! I know it’s a bit strange, but I can handle it! Yami agreed to leave out the sacrificing of an animal. Hey, did you know that he and Jou are going to be getting married soon too!” Malik nodded.

“Yeah, I just found that out a few days ago. I was wondering when they would!”

“When will you be marrying Marik?” Malik sighed and ripped the remaining piece of thread.

“I’m not sure yet, probably sometime in the summer.” Yugi giggled.

“We’ll be brother in laws!”

“Malik Bolverk and “Lady” Yugi Bolverk!” They both laughed happily but quickly stopped when they remembered Ryou. Ryou just smiled at them and waved his hand.

“Oh, don’t worry about me. You have a right to be happy, don’t stop on account of me.”

“We’re sorry, Ryou.” Yugi said with a pout. Ryou forced a smile and went back to weaving flowers.

“Don’t be sorry, loves, it’s alright, like I said, these are happy times for you now and you should enjoy them. Mine will come someday, I just have to be patient.” Malik snorted.

“You need a LOT of patience to deal with Bakura. How long to do you plan to keep that love knot in your hair?” Yugi looked at him questionably.

“Oh yeah, I’ve been meaning to ask you about that. Is it for Bakura?” Ryou nodded with a slight blush as he played with the red ribbon. “You love him THAT much?”

“Mm hm. I can’t help it, even though I’m still a slave to him, I keep on loving the man more and more. You’re both lucky that you’ve surpassed the title of ‘slave’, I’m still one.” Yugi walked over to his friend and gave him a hug.

“Don’t worry, Ryou. Bakura will come around, like you said, you just have to be patient. I think he’s warming up to you!” Ryou pouted.

“But he still sleeps with the other servants and those wenches!” He looked to Malik. “How do you keep Marik from sleeping with others?”

“Two ways. One, he knows I’ll cut his dick off and feed it to the pigs. Two, he just lusts after me and only me.” Malik smirked. “I’m talented in more ways than one!” Ryou rolled his eyes and Yugi started twirling his fingers nervously.

“Malik, can I see you for a moment? Excuse us, Ryou?” Ryou nodded aalikalik and Yugi exited the room. Malik looked at Yugi’s blushing face and chuckled.

“Don’t tell me your worried about the wedding night?! You’re not a virgin!”

“Oh no, it’s not that! It’s just...um...well...” Malik raised an eyebrow “Um...you-you’re very skilled in..um...intimate situations?” Malik nodded slowly.

“Yeah, why?” Yugi turned bright red. “Um...well...I-I was wondering if you...if you...could...teachmeafewthings!” He said the last five words so quick that Malik swore he could only hear gibberish.”

“What? Talk slower, Yugi.” Yugi took a deep breathe.

“Could you teach me a few things? Things that you and Marik do?” Malik nearly fell over at Yugi’s request.

“Wha-what? Things that Marik and I do, when we fuck?!” Yugi nodded, completely embarrassed. “Yugi, the things Marik and I do...well...they just aren’t for you.” Yugi cocked his head to the side.

“What do you mean?”

“You’re not as kinky as me and neither is Yami. You should just stick with the regular way.”

“Well, maybe if I watch you and Marik I could learn that way?” Malik let out a yelp and really fell backwards this time.

“YOU DON’T WANT TO WATCH US SCREWING EACH OTHER’S BRAINS OUT!!!” he shouted. “YOU’D BE TRAUMATIZED FOR LIFE!!” Yugi put his hands on his hips.

“Oh come now, it can’t be THAT bad!” Malik grinned.

“You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into, Yugi. I’m not going to teach you how to be good in bed! You have to learn for yourself!” Yugi frowned.

“Why won’t you help me, Malik?”

“Because it’s a crazy request!! Some of the things Marik and I do could be considered unnatural! Marik can take any household object and make into a- wait, forget I said that.” He patted Yugi on the head. “Take it from me, my friend. Stick with what you are doing, I don’t see Yami complaining. You’ll learn in time.” Yugi pouted “You’re face is going to stay that way. Come on, lets go put on your wedding outfit!” Malik opened the door and hit Ryou square in the face, who was listening through the wood. “RYOU?!”

“Oo~oo~oo~ that hurt...”

“Were you listening to us?!” Ryou stood up quickly and brushed himself off.

“No.” Malik shook his head and pulled Yugi over to the foot stool, standing him on it.

“Let’s get you dressed. Ryou, get the outfit.” Ryou got the tunic and both he and Malik slipped it over Yugi’s head. The tunid lod look like a dress, it was too long. Yugi didn’t seem to mind, though. He had the biggest, happiest smile on his face. It was almost frightening! They hemmed the tunic/dress as best they could, but too much and it would look to short.


“You look beautiful, Yugi!” Ryou said, clapping his hands. Malik nodded and helped Yugi down the stool.

“Yeah, take a look at yourself!” Yugi squealed as he looked himself over in the mirror. He didn’t care that it looked like he was wearing a dress.

“Here’s your flower crown and veil Yugi.” Ryou placed the multicolored wild flowers on Yugi’s head, maneuvering it to fit over his gigantic hair. The veil was a light piece of white linen and like the tunic, hung too low on Yugi. Oh well, they tried.

“I look so pretty!! I can’ t wait to see how Yami will look!”

“Lets go see, I bet it’s time already.” Yugi squealed again and took Malik and Ryou’s arms.

“Lead the way, gentlemen!”


Yami waited outside with the entire castle. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the breeze was gentle, the air was warm, just perfect! However, he was sweating in his boots, literally. He wasn’t this nervous at his first wedding! Wait, he was angry about being forced to marry Tea. Okay, push that disgusting thought from his head. He hope he wouldn’t pass out or anything! Seto stood in front of him, only there to advise Yugi through the wedding. He was still weak from his encounter with the assassin, but the fall seemed to do a lot more damage. Marik and Bakura were standing next to him on his right, looking completely bored. Probably because their lovers weren’t with them.

Suddenly, everyone quieted and watched as Yugi appeared under the flowered alter. Malik and Ryou were standing next him, and Yugi looked extremely beautiful between the two. Yami just stared at his soon to be “bride” as Malik and Ryou walked Yugi down the aisle. Jou started to cry and Tristan handed him a hankie. Yugi was flushed a soft pink as he joined Yami. He smiled up at him and Yami just wanted to pull those lips into a kiss. Yami held out his haalm alm up, and Yugi placed his small hand in his. Yami squeezed his hand gently, overly excited about finally having Yugi as his own.

First, Yami took the sword of his ancestors from it’s sheath and held it out to Yugi. Seto told Yugi to take the sword and hold it. Yugi did as he was told, but the sword was a bit to heavy and he stumbled. The ancestral sword signified the traditions of the family and the continuation of the bloodline. Seto told Yugi to give the sword back to Yami which symbolized the transfer of the father's power of guardianship and protection over the castle and the marriage. Then Seto took the two rings from Beowulf’s antlers and placed them on the hilt of the sword. Yami brought the sword hilt down to Yugi’s height and Yugi took the silver ring, placing it on his finger. Seto motioned for Yugi to do the same to Yami. Yugi pushed the sword hilt over to Yami who took his ring off and placed it on his finger. Yami placed his hand on the hilt of the sword and Yugi followed, placing both hands on Yami’s, cupping them lovingly.

Seto started saying something in Norse and it threw all the Englishmen off. Jou was still sobbing into hankie and Tristan was slowly inching away from him. Malik was happy for Yugi but looked like he was ready to fall asleep. Ryou wasn’t even watching the ceremony, just day dreaming about being in Yugi’s place right now with Yami as Bakura. Malik noticed how starry eyed Ryou had become and decided not to ask. No reason to interrupt his daydreaming.


Up on a grass dune, hiding among the trees, was a black cloaked figure. The man was another of Keith’s assassins, sent this time to kill Yugi. Pegasus had changed his plans and decided to target Yugi next instead of Marik. Since the first guy failed to assassinate Seto, the next best thing was to get everyone mourning with grief so they would let their guard down.

The men chuckled evilly as he pulled an arrow from his quiver and cocked it. Carefully, he aimed the bow down to the wedding, directly at Yugi’s heart. He held the arrow in check, wanting to wait for their kiss to be over. All the more painful it would be for Yami!

Yami handed the sword to Marik and took Yugi in his arms, bringing him into a kiss. Everyone cheered and applauded, throwing flower petals of all kinds. The next part of the ceremony was the feast that would last all night and some of tomorrow. That was, after Yami and Yugi came up for air. When the finally did, Seto congratulated them and introduced the two as the new masters of the house.

The assassin let the arrow rip through the air.

It happened so fast. Everyone froze in sudden shock as an arrow pierced Yugi’s chest from out of nowhere. No one could move, just stare in shock, mouths agape.


End chapter 23