He Among Us Without Sin

He Among Us Without Sin

Mally-chan & hatochiisai

YAOI WARNING

Disclaimer: We do not own Yugioh. Hato does own Mikado and Ahmose, though.

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Chapter 26

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Bakura woke as the sun set to Mikado sucking on his wrist in his sleep, even though there were no wounds to feed on.

Bakura chuckled and pulled his wrist away. "You little glutton...”

Mikado made an annoyed face and whined slightly in his sleep, before settling down and sleeping quietly, curling into Bakura's body.

Bakura sighed and bit his wrist, offering it back to Mikado.

Mikado sniffed, and immediately latched on with a happy coo.

Bakura smiled and nuzzled Mikado shaking his head. "Pig."

"Hmmmm...” Mikado sighed, still cuddled up to his sire, happy as can be.

Meanwhile in the next room. Ryou was finally waking from his sleep. He groaned and pulled Marik closer. "Ahh... my head hurts...” he sniffled.

Marik yawned, stretching. "You had one hell of a night...” He chuckled, reaching out and feeling Ryou's forehead.

Ryou groaned and cuddled up to Marik. "what happened?"

"Something turned you into a merman and you almost... left. Ahmose had to go get you and change you back." Marik said.

Ryou groaned. " ugh...” Ryou made a face. "Sounds... icky." he cuddled up to Marik. "I hope I wasn't too much trouble...”

Marik snorted. "You have NO idea." He chuckled. "But everything is okay. I mean... other than Ahmose, but...”

"Poor Ahmose...” Ryou mumbled shaking his head. "To think that... Yami...”

"Yeah...” Marik sighed. "We should check on him. Make sure he gets plenty to eat and drink after all the blood he lost...”

Ryou nodded and sat up slowly. "Ahh... ouch my back...” Ryou groaned. "ugh...”

Marik smiled. "Poor baby...” He cooed, kissing Ryou's cheek.

Ryou stretched and put a robe on. "Alright... lets go."

Marik snickered and followed Ryou from the room, but he stopped in the hallway. "I smell blood." He gasped. "And... Yami. And his scent is fresh... he was here sometime during the day...”

Ryou blinked. "Really?" he hurried to Ahmose's new room. "Ahmose?"

Marik opened the door. "Oh God...” He breathed. It was empty, but there was blood in the corner a trail of it to the bed, and the sheets were smeared with it. Ahmose was gone.

Ryou shook his head. "D-do you think it... it could have been Yami?"

"His scent is fresh in the room." Marik said. "Check down in the hold... see if Ahmose is with his horse. I'm getting Mikado and Bakura. Ahmose survived the attack two nights ago... Yami may have returned to finish the job."

Ryou nodded and ran from the room. When he got there, Nahkti was alone, still sleeping.

Geist perked up and whinnied slightly; his feed bucket was empty, and that was NOT cool with him.

Ryou sighed worriedly, but fed Geist and the other horses. Once he finished he hurried up to the rooms. "Marik he's not down there!"

Marik frowned and turned. "I checked the deck and the galley. He's not there either. The crew hasn't seen him all day. Come on." And he walked down the hall and burst into Bakura's room.

Bakura was sitting up, still feeding a sleeping Mikado. "What's wrong?" he asked immediately.

"Ahmose is gone." Marik said.

Bakura frowned. "Mikado wake up...” he said shaking Mikado lightly. "C'mon, up with you."

"Rnnh...” Mikado grumbled.

Bakura shook Mikado a bit more. "Mikado, Ahmose is gone."

"Hnnnnmmmm...” Mikado grumbled, still feeding slightly, but he slowly opened his eyes, blinking sleepily.

Bakura groaned. "Mikado, your brother is missing!"

Mikado blinked again, then sat up, wiping his mouth. "W-What?!" He gasped, eyes wide. "Did you look down with Nakhti?!"

Ryou nodded. "Y-yes and he wasn't there. There was blood all over his sheets and on his wall!"

Mikado's eyes widened.

"Yami's scent is in the room, too." Marik said softly.

"Oh God...” Mikado breathed, leaping from the bed and running out of the room. "AHMOSE?!"

Ryou, Marik and Bakura hurried after Mikado, and the room was empty. The scent of blood was still rather fresh.

Mikado was staring around, eyes wide and frantic. He whimpered, wringing his hands. "Oh God... Oh God... He... he's gotta be here somewhere?!"

"H-he's not with the horses... and Marik checked on deck and with the crew... no one's seen him...” Ryou bit his lip. "Y-you don’t suppose Yami tossed him overboard and left him to the sh-sharks do you?"

Mikado let out a terrified whimper again, raising a hand to his mouth before turning and running from the room again, shouting his brother's name as he ran up onto the deck in his pajamas.

Bakura was quick to catch up to Mikado. "Calm down!" he said snatching Mikado's hand. "Mikado! Calm down...”

"No! No!!!" Mikado shouted, jerking his hand out of Bakura's and out onto the icy deck, slipping and crashing down onto his side, but in seconds, he was up again.

"Mikado please!" The others followed. "Mikado calm down I'm sure Ahmose is fine!"

"NO! That's HIS blood in there! And he's gone!!!" Mikado shouted, running around the ship aimlessly, frantic and panicking. "He was already weak from bloodloss!!! He... he may have already bled to death!!!"

Bakura snatched Mikado and hugged him. "Mikado... listen to me... calm down. Running around in a panic wont bring him back if he's dead... and if he's not, running around like this wont help him in time...” Bakura said softly. "I want you to take a few breaths... and calm down."

Mikado thrashed and struggled within Bakura's arms. "No! No! Let me go! Ahmose!! Ahmose!!! Let go, Bakura!! I have to find him!!! AHMOSE!!!" Bloody tears streaked down his face and gave his eyes a reddish tint and a slightly hellish look.

Bakura didn't let go he held Mikado tightly. "Mikado... please...”

"LET GO!!!" Mikado screamed. Marik held Ryou tightly, watching. "I have to find him! I have to find him!!! He's hurt!!! He could be dying! I have to find him!!!"

"Mikado... if he's not on the boat. He's gone."

"NO!!!" Mikado screamed, his eyes flashing and beginning to glow red. His struggles doubled in ferocity and strength. "I won't lose him again!!! I won't!!!" He sobbed. Marik winced, glancing at Malik who had come to investigate the ruckus.

"MIKADO!" Bakura roared. "If he's gone then you can’t get him back now! He's LONG gone! For God's sake calm down!" Bakura said his own eyes glowing warningly. "Pitching a scene won’t bring him back now calm the fuck down and face to facts!"

"NO!!" The boy screamed. "No!!! He's my brother! I have to find him! I can't just forget about it!!! He would NEVER just forget about me!!!"

"I'm not asking you to forget!" Bakura said after a moment. "But there is nothing you can do."

Mikado beat his fists on Bakura's chest, but then stared him in the eyes. "No...” He whimpered, tears flooding his face. "God... no...”

Bakura hugged Mikado and rubbed his back. "Shh... it'll be ok...” he whispered soothingly. "It'll be ok...”

"No...” Mikado sobbed, slumping against Bakura and crying. "No... No... No... No...”

Bakura sighed and hugged Mikado, rubbing his back. "He was a good man...” he said softly. "And he did his best to be a good soul...”

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Ahmose and Yami blinked when an orb appeared in the middle of their cell, showing them what was happening on the ship... showing them Mikado's hysterical panic and following break down.

Yami buried his head in Ahmose's shoulder, hugging him tightly. "This is how he torments me...” he whispered mournfully. "Oh Ahmose, I'm so sorry...”

Ahmose stared at the orb, watching his brother suffer. "He... you... he made you watch me? When?"

"Every waking moment since...” Yami mumbled. "Every second you were in pain...”

Ahmose wrapped his arms around Yami. "Oh God... I'm sorry...”

Yami sighed and relaxed into Ahmose's arms. "I'm sorry you have to see him in pain... but... he'll be glad when he sees you're not REALLY dead...”

Ahmose sighed and nodded, clinging tightly to Yami, watching as his brother's knees buckled and he collapsed to the icy deck of the ship, sobbing his little heart out.

Marik's ears were laid back, and he hugged Ryou tightly, Yugi was hiding under Malik's hair for warmth, and was sniffling.

Ryou sniffled and buried his face in Marik's shirt. "Poor Ahmose...” he whimpered shaking his head.

Bakura knelt down and held Mikado lovingly. "Shhh... you still have me...” he cooed. "You'll always have me...”

Mikado just sobbed into the ice, digging his little claws into the deck. Marik sighed. "Come on, Ryou... Let's go get some breakfast... he doesn't need an audience...” He said softly, guiding Ryou away.

Ryou followed. Malik nodding. "Yeah...”

Yami drooped. "He must hate me by now...”

Ahmose sighed. "We'll get it all set straight...”

"I hope so... because I don’t think I could handle him trying to kill me every day... once was enough." Yami kissed Ahmose's cheek and huddled next to him. "Gods I wish he'd give us a room, rather than a cell...”

"We'll survive." Ahmose said softly, turning away from the orb and trying to block out his brother's cries.

Yami shivered once more and curled up, wrapping his wings around Ahmose. "Hey Ahmose... humans like flowers right?"

Ahmose blinked. "Huh? Where the hell did THAT come from?"

Yami smiled. "Cause I'm gonna get you sooooo many flowers." he said grinning. "So you'll love me even more. Humans like flowers."

Ahmose raised an eyebrow. "Um... thanks?"

Yami nodded. "Uh huh... when you finally come to live with me in my realm... I'm going to fill your chamber with Midnight Lotus... purple and indigo everywhere...”

Ahmose laughed. "If it makes you happy." He said, shaking his head.

"Oh it'll make me happy. Cause you'll be happy. And I'll put lots of stuff in there. Like a bed." Yami grinned. "And you can keep Abana in the palace... she'll be so huge...”

Ahmose blinked. "HUGE?!"

"Oh yeah. Hellhounds get to be nearly two... three feet tall." Yami said chuckling. "Some of em even develop wings. Those ones are REAL good guard dogs... have you ever tried... well I guess not. Out running a WINGED dog is REALLY hard."

Ahmose blinked. "Oh. When you said huge I thought you meant like... Bakura's stallion, huge."

Yami blinked. "Oh. No no that's Cerberus' puppies."

Ahmose blinked. "Um... okay...”

Yami grinned. " don’t ask me. I'm not sure how it works, but only a three headed woman could be as bitchy as that hound... even though no one really knows if Cerberus is a boy or girl."

"Uh... riiiight...” Ahmose mumbled, looking around.

Yami grinned. "But you know... I bet you'd like the Elementals... oh they're nice."

Ahmose chuckled. "I'm sure...” He said, yawning and settling back, looking ready for a nap.

Yami nuzzled up to Ahmose and settling for a nap as well.

It was still a long boat ride back...

It was a very VERY long boat ride back. Neither were permitted to leave the cell, not once. They were locked up for several days, and both were ready to go nuts by the time they hear their door being unlocked.

Yami perked up and gently nudged Ahmose. "Hey... I... I think the boat's docked." he said eagerly. "Cause they're lettin us out!"

Sure enough the werewolves opened the door and smirked. " don’t bother trying to get away incubus, the magic will just drag your sorry ass back here. Seto said it's time to move on."

Ahmose glared, slowly standing. "Where are we." He demanded.

"Italy... we arrived several hours after your brother left for the Vatican...” One werewolf answered calmly. "We're heading to the alps."

Ahmose sighed, frowning. "Whatever...” He mumbled.

Yami sighed and took Ahmose's hand. "It'll be ok...” he whispered as they were lead off the boat... to glorious outdoors. Outdoors for all of 5 minutes before they were ushered into a carriage. Yami groaned. "AHHHGH! I wanna stretch my wings!" he whined squirming. "It's been ages! I'm going in-fucking-sane!"

"Shut up. Quit whining." Seto ordered.

Yami hissed at him. "Bite me."

Seto chuckled. "How about HE bites you?" He suggested, pointing at Ahmose.

Yami nuzzled Ahmose. "Yes please."

Ahmose blushed and Seto laughed. "You two are QUITE entertaining...”

Yami nuzzled Ahmose once more, tail curling around his waist. "You can bite me later." he said grinning. Yami grumbled softly though. "I wanna go outside now...” he mumbled with a wrinkled nose. "My wings are itching to be used... I hate being locked up."

“As you wish.” Seto said. “You may fly after the carriage. But remember… your lover is in my hands.” Ahmose grunted as a werewolf grabbed him and stroked his throat with his claws. Ahmose narrowed his eyes and growled slightly. “No funny business.” Seto concluded.

Yami blinked and growled at the werewolf. "No thanks... I'll ride...” he snatched Ahmose away and hissed. "Mine."

Ahmose grunted again, then smiled slightly, flushing and snickering. "You sure?" He asked. "You don't know when you'll get the chance again. I'll be fine."

"Mine." Yami growled and curled his wings and tail around Ahmose posessively.

"Yes Yami...” Ahmose chuckled. "They know. Go on...” He kissed his cheek. "Stretch your wings...”

Yami growled again. "I don’t want the werewolf touching you...” he snorted at the werewolf.

"Shhh...” Ahmose chuckled. "I'll be sure to slap him if he does. Go on. If you don't, you're gonna get cranky and drive me up the wall."

Yami grumbled and nuzzled Ahmose once more before pulling away and hopping out of the carriage to fly.

Ahmose sighed and leaned back, smiling slightly, glad that Yami was going to be able to exercise his wings.

"So... I've been thinking long and hard on how to best test your abilities." Seto said after a moment. "And how to alieviate the thorns in my side... and the first one that needs removing is that half elf." he said smirking. "Without him, Mikado will not be able to do anything with the amulet."

Ahmose blinked. "What?" He asked, a bit caught off guard by this... sudden announcement.

Seto nodded. "So... I want you to rid me of him." he said calmly. "I don’t care how you do it, but I want him gone."

Ahmose stared. “You… want me to get rid of Ryou?” He asked, looking shocked and appalled.

"Yes... and if you wont, I know a certain demon prince who's just... 'dying' to get a chance...” Seto smirked.

Ahmose winced and looked down. "I... I can't." He said. "Ryou's heading to the Vatican. And he's under their protection... I... I'm no match for them."

"Then catch them by surprise. They won’t be expecting you." Seto chuckled. "You'll do it... or Atemu will."

Ahmose lowered his eyes. "... I... I'll try...” He said softly. "I was planning on going to the Vatican anyway... They have my horse." He muttered.

"You're going tonight." Seto said smirking. "I don’t care how you do it, but by dawn that elf had better not be identifiable."

"And... if I fail?" Ahmose asked softly.

"Then I can think of someone else who'll be living in something worse than hell." Seto said calmly.

Ahmose winced and looked down as the werewolves on either side chuckled.

Seto smirked. "You know... I don’t think any incubus ever…expierenced rape." he said thoughtfully. "What do YOU think?"

Ahmose looked up, eyes wide. "What?! Don't you fuckin' DARE!!!" And he lunged at Seto.

Outside Yami suddenly let out a strangled cry.

"Go ahead Ahmose... turn on me." Seto smirked wickedly. "I'll enjoy it... I'll enjoy it more than you could ever imagine."

Ahmose, who had his hands on Seto's throat, growled and slowly released him. "Damn you... Know this... if you DO hurt him, I will turn on you faster than you can possibly imagine...”

"Then I suppose you'd better not fail." Seto chuckled. "Because if you do... he'll pay the price."

Ahmose growled, returning to his seat and glaring at the man.

"I don’t care if you kill him or not." Seto said calmly. "If that's your aversion. Fine, then turn him into something that isn't half elf."

Ahmose gulped and nodded, looking down. "Very well...” He said softly.

"So, tell me now, what you intend to do to solve my problem." Seto said leaning forward.

"I'll figure something out...” Ahmose mumbled, glaring down at the floor of the carriage.

When the sun began to set, Seto sent Ahmose on his way with the orders to rid the world of the half-elf Ryou, and a warning of what would happen upon failure.

Ahmose sighed, looking at Yami sadly, who was stunned at what he had just heard Seto order Ahmose to do.

Yami landed next to Ahmose and nuzzled him. "It'll... it'll be ok." he said softly. "I'd love you no matter what you did."

"I... I won't kill him...” Ahmose whispered to Yami. "I'll think of something...”

Yami smiled and nuzzled Ahmose once more. "I'm not worried...” he said curling his tail around Ahmose's waist and hugging him for a moment. "You're MY human... I know you'd never hurt someone like Ryou... he's too... fluffy."

Ahmose blinked. "Fluffy? You think Ryou's fluffiness will stop me from killing him?"

"I think he's too fluffy to even look at with bad intentions." Yami laughed. "Because he has those HUGE eyes."

Ahmose rolled his eyes. "Yes dear." He said, and then, his eyes widened. "... That's it...” He breathed. "I have to go now, Yami."

Yami nodded and let go. "Good luck...” he said drooping a bit. "Don’t forget to... ya'know... come back?"

Ahmose smiled at Yami. "Nothing could keep me from you." He said, cupping Yami's cheek and giving him a gentle kiss. "I love you...” He whispered.

Yami smiled. "Ok...” he perked up a bit. "I'll be waiting."

Ahmose smiled and nodded. As everyone watched, he burst into black flames, and when the flames disappeared a black wolf was standing where Ahmose had been. But the purple pendant still hung around his neck, and golden eyes stared at Yami for a moment before the wolf turned and bolted away, unfurling large black feathered wings, spreading them and giving a great leap. He beat his wings a couple of times before he finally swept over the tops of the trees and disappeared.

A shout followed him. "THAT'S HOT!"

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As soon as the carriage was seen, the High Council was summoned, and by the time it had stopped at the steps leading into the Agent Headquarters, the Council was on the front steps, waiting. Malik and Ryou were once again on the driver's seat, and Marik was curled up on the roof. Mikado and Bakura were on Geist and Strigoi behind the carriage, and Nakhti was tied to the back of the carriage.

Pegasus and the others began helping the weary travelers. "So Mikado...” he said turning to the youth. "How did things go? We recieved your message. Good job!"

Mikado didn't say a word; he just stared down at his hands clasping Geist's reins. After a moment, he looked up when a Ranger untied Nakhti to take him to the stable.

"No." Mikado said, quickly sliding off of Geist. "I'll do it." He took Nakhti's tether and began leading the horse away, curling an arm under his head and stroking his cheekbone with his fingers. The horse followed quietly, trusting Mikado.

Ryou sighed and nuzzled Marik. "Poor Mikado...” he said softly. "We... just keep getting hit with disaster after disaster...”

Dartz blinked and looked after Mikado. "... What disaster? What happened? What's with him?"

"Yami raped Ahmose...” Ryou said softly. "A-and then left him to die... but we got to him in time." He looked down. "But... then Yami apparently came back to... finish the job."

Dartz stared. "What?" He gasped, looking back at Bakura.

Bakura nodded slowly. "The… demon went evil."

Dartz frowned and shook his head. "No. That's not possible." He said, and looked at Pegasus. "We recreated him with unicorn blood and Holy Water... how could he... ?"

"It doesn't matter. He pinned Ahmose to the galley table with knives... then raped him. Raped him with a knife as well...” Bakura snorted.

Ryou shivered. "I-it was horrible...”

Dartz looked at Pegasus. "How could this happen?!" He gasped.

Pegasus made a face. "I'm not sure... I was sure that the holy water and unicorn blood...” he said trailing off. "Send out a team to look for and vanquish him as soon as possible."

"I think Mikado wants that... honor...” Marik said dryly.

"He may want it, but he's not high enough of a rank. Perhaps they could capture him live...” Pegasus said wrinkling his nose. "And he went to all the trouble to protect that thing too. I kept telling him...”

Marik sighed, nuzzling Ryou.

"It just... doesn't make sense...” Dartz said, shaking his head.

"Pegasus...” Solomon called. "Perhaps you should speak with the boy."

Pegasus nodded slowly. "Of course." And he walked to the stables to do so. "Mikado?"

Mikado had removed Nakhti's tack and was now grooming the horse, humming softly to calm the stallion... even though Nakthi seemed quite calm and content as he had a drink of water before turning to munch on some fresh hay.

"I heard what happened." Pegasus said slowly. "I am sorry... for your loss."

Mikado paused, lowering his head. "... I'll kill him...” He gasped out, before going back to brushing his brother's horse almost desperately.

"Mikado... I remember a young Agent who... insisted that demon was innocent." Pegasus said slowly.

Mikado stopped again. "... And I remember a Councilman who claimed that Holy Water and unicorn's blood would make a demon good." He hissed.

"Some evils just cannot be countered... even a councilman can make mistakes... the important thing...” Pegasus said taking Mikado's chin in his hand. "Is that we LEARN from our mistakes."

Mikado stared at him, his face streaked with bloody tears. "He... he wasn't violent. He never hurt anyone... he loved Ahmose. I truly believed he did... but then he... killed him... I don't understand...”

"Mikado... a DEMON... is a demon. I told you... what incubi lack in strength... they make up in wit. He outwitted everyone." Pegasus said slowly.

Mikado looked down, shaking his head slightly. "I... I don't know what to believe... he was... he was nice...”

"Mikado... When did niceness ever determine true intent?" Pegasus said calmly. "It is a facade."

Mikado stared at his hand on the brush. He just sighed and continued with the grooming.

"For instance... take your lover Bakura. Was he 'nice' when you first met him?"

Mikado blinked. "Well... kind of...” Mikado said, looking up at Pegasus. "I... I never told you this... but I met him when I was your Apprentice." He confessed. "That... mess where we accidentally disturbed that nest of young vampires? You told me to run... but they caught me...” Mikado sighed. "They... they were going to kill me when... when he showed up. He chased them away. He told me that he expected payment for favors and he fed from me... but he didn't kill me... he let me go. He told me his name, and... when I became a Journeyman I... sought him out. He was... impressed that I had found him. And he agreed to be an informant for me... but his information didn't come free. He would feed from me as payment." Mikado sighed, finally telling Pegasus one of his most closely guarded secrets.

Pegasus nodded. "It's in the past... he's a lover." Pegasus said calmly. "And although I do not approve of a vampiric love... I am happy for you to have found someone in your life who takes such dedication in caring for your safety."

Mikado smiled slightly, and then even gave a slight laugh. "He... he has insisted on accompanying me on all missions until I lose my... baby fangs, as he calls them, and get my proper fangs...”

Pegasus nodded. "I suspected he would. Sires are protective of their young."

"No shit. Ah! Um... I mean... Uh... no kidding... ?" Mikado offered, sheepishly.

Pegasus sighed. "Mikado, watch your filthy mouth." he scolded. "Go out and tend to your friends and your lover...”

Mikado frowned and shook his head, brushing Nakhti fiercely. "No, I... I have to take care of Nakhti."

"Mikado... the horse is fine... the Rangers will tend to it. Your friends are out waiting on you... and your suffering brings your sire suffering." Pegasus reasoned.

Mikado’s hand slowly stopped, and Mikado leaned against the horse, taking in a shaky breath. “… I… I’ve lost my brother…” He whimpered, sniffling. “… And… and I just got him back! It’s not fair!!! It’s my fault!!!”

Pegasus sighed. "It's not your fault... he chose his fate when he loved a demon."

"No... no, Yami turned on him in jealousy! He was jealous of the attention Ahmose was focusing on me!!!" Mikado whimpered.

Pegasus sighed. "That's not your fault... he loved you Mikado. You were his brother. Family is very important, demons just can’t understand the bonds of family.”

Mikado shook his head, still hiding his face in Nakhti's shoulder. "If... if I had never met up with them, they would both be alive and happy...”

"Mikado. That's a lie and you know it. If he killed Ahmose due to jealousy, then he could kill him over jealousy of anyone." Pegasus rubbed Mikado's back. "That is why envy is a deadly sin."

Mikado shook his head again. "But... Ahmose doesn't KNOW anyone."

"He doesn't have to... you know how possessive that demon was." Pegasus snorted.

"He... didn't SEEM to be that possessive... and he was NEVER violent... it just... doesn't make sense!!!"

"It doesn't have to. You KNOW he was a demon. All demons are evil...” Pegasus sighed. "They're not like vampires, where some can choose to be civil and behaved. Demons are Lucifer's children... and it's a lesson I have learned as well. There was nothing either of us could stop."

"But... he WASN'T evil! You said that the Holy Water and unicorn blood would... you said it would... but then he did THIS!!!" Mikado cried.

"You're right... I thought the holy affects of those things would give him the choice... the ability to know right from wrong. It would make him more human. I was wrong... it made him more human... it made him able to undestand the other deadly sins outside of lust."

"But... he... he also learned to understand human emotions!" Mikado gasped, turning and facing Pegasus, rubbing his eyes. "He... he told Ahmose that he... that he understood what love was... and that he loved him. I heard him. But then Yami went missing. And it was later that night that he attacked Ahmose. Something MUST have happened!!! It just doesn't make sense!!!"

"Then perhaps instead of crying about it... you find out." Pegasus offered smiling.

Mikado blinked. "But... where do I be...” Suddenly, his eyes widened. "... Seto." He breathed. "He was there. He was the one who put the spell on Yami and sent him here to attack the Vatican in the first place...”

"Then now you know where to begin. But I'm afraid you can’t go after Seto." Pegasus said after a moment. "when we know where he is, we are sending a team of elites."

Mikado sighed and nodded. "Yes sir." He said. "I understand." He sighed. "But... might I... tag along?" He asked.

"Perhaps... if you behave." Pegasus said rolling his eyes. "Now go out and tend to your friends."

Mikado sighed and looked at Nakhti. "What are we going to do with him?" He asked softly.

"We'll keep him for now." Pegasus said smiling. "I'm sure we'll find something for this one. Now for heaven's sake stop babying the horse."

Mikado sighed. "I know Ahmose used his magic to boost his intelligence... but he's loyal... he won't let anyone ride him. He might let me... but...”

"Then he can pull carriages, or be led out in the lessons for the little ones to familiarize themselves with horses." Pegasus gave Mikado a look. "We'll figure something out."

Mikado sighed and nodded, hugging the horse's neck. "Ahmose loved him to death...” He said softly. "After Yami attacked him... he went down to his stall and... just stayed there...”

Pegasus nodded. "We'll find something suitable for him, and keep him here for you. "

Mikado gave Pegasus a sad smile. "Thank you... I... I wanna take care of him. For my brother."

"Alright... now if you don’t mind? Your friends are still standing in our courtyard... why don’t you show them to their rooms?”

Mikado sighed, stroking the stallion's neck. "They know where their rooms are."

Pegasus groaned and snatched Mikado by his ear. "Get out of the stables and deal with YOUR friends! Your allotted pouting time is over, now scat!"

"Ow! Okay, okay!" Mikado yelped. He dumped some oats into Nakhti's feed box and then darted out.

Pegasus laughed as Bakura snatched Mikado in a hug. "That vampire is spoiling my pupil rotten...”

Mikado clung tightly to Bakura. "I'm sorry...” He murmured, and took Geist's reins. "Come on... your turn to get pampered...” He cooed softly to the large horse.

Geist snorted and gave Mikado a look.

Bakura laughed. "I think you've pissed him off."

Mikado smiled. "Come on...” He said softly, leading the horse to the stable, Bakura following with Strigoi.

Meanwhile Ryou nuzzled Marik and grinned as Malik headed inside hungry. "Wanna get the vampires with snowballs?" he said miscievously.

"No." Marik said. "That's not appropriate, Ryou. Mikado is in mourning. He just lost his brother. Let him alone...”

Ryou pouted. "Aww... alright... I was just hoping that if we did he might perk up and play too...”

"I doubt it...” Marik sighed.

Ryou sighed as well. "Well... I guess I'll go inside and take a bath...” he shook his head and trotted into the Vatican.

Marik sighed and followed, glancing back at the stable as Mikado and Bakura disappeared into the building to care for their horses.

As they did, a large creature swooped over the Vatican, circling it and looking around.

None saw the creature however, all preoccupied who were outside, and most inside were in the great hall, eating their dinners. Which included an elf and a pixie.

Ryou however elected to bathe first, and was in the bathing chamber, heating some fresh water.

The creature landed on the roof, folding its wings and watching for a while.

Ryou sighed softly and put his neatly folded night shirt and towels nearby and shivered. "I wish Ahmose was ok... poor Mikado...”

Marik wagged his tail at him from where he was sitting in the corner. Ryou wrinkled his nose. The doggy was a bit stinky...

"Marik... you need a bath." He said calmly. "In the tub with you." he poured the freshly heated water in. "Before you make me stinky too."

Marik laid his ears back and whined, but he slowly changed to his human form and crept into the tub, making a face.

Ryou grinned and began bathing Marik. "It can’t be THAT bad to be clean."

Marik snorted. "I'm part dog, I don't like baths." He said with a smirk, but wagged his tail at Ryou's washing.

"Well you're part human, and humans LIKE bein clean." Ryou argued.

"Sure! I like being clean! Just not the process of GETTING clean!" Marik laughed.

Ryou sighed and shook his head, continuing to scrub. "You're absolutely horrible."

Marik blinked and cocked an ear. "Horrible? Why am I horrible?" He asked.

"Hating baths." Ryou snorted.

Marik snorted. "Wolf!" He pointed out again.

"Human." Ryou argued back.

Marik pointed at his ears. "Wolf!!!"

Ryou rolled his eyes and stuffed the washrag in Marik's mouth. "Hush you."

"Hurrr...” Marik grumbled, and pulled it out.

Ryou kissed his forehead. "I love you."

Marik smiled. "Love you too...”

Out in the stable, Mikado was brushing Geist's mane, back to Bakura and Strigoi, who was trying to steal a carrot that Mikado had given Geist. Geist neighed angrilly and nipped Strigoi. And Strigoi did NOT appreciate that, HE was the dominant stallion, dammit! No colt was gonna push HIM around!!!

Strigoi sorted and nipped Geist back harshly and whinnied in annoyance. If he wanted a carrot it was HIS carrot!

But Geist wasn't gonna give up his treat. He neighed and lunged, biting Strigoi.

Strigoi turned and bit Geist back.

"ENOUGH!" Bakura roared, and both horses whipped to attention looking sorry.

Mikado smiled slightly. He sighed and moved across the room, and returned with another carrot. "Jealous, Strigoi?" He asked softly, offering the stallion the treat and petting his nose.

Bakura smiled and kissed Mikado. "It's good to see you smile."

Mikado sighed, resting his head on Bakura's shoulder, watching Strigoi happily accept the carrot. Geist let out an annoyed snort. Mikado smiled slightly again, hugging Geist's large head and stroking his neck. Then he went to the treat box and got an apple, heading over to Nakhti and offering it to the smaller stallion. He accepted it happily and Mikado stroked his neck, sighing.

Bakura sighed. "It'll be ok Mikado...” he said softly.

Mikado sighed again. "I could have prevented it. Several times, several ways. If I had done SOMETHING different, this wouldn't have happened."

"You can’t change the past... believe me." Bakura sighed. "Only move forward...”

Mikado winced, moving back as Nakhti finished the apple. "I know...”

"I know it hurts... but... all things will die... and you'll be a long time from your own...” Bakura sighed. "It's the one downfall to vampires."

"But he... he was supposed to live long!!! Like us! He drank your blood! For YAMI!!!" Mikado shouted.

"And Yami spilt that blood." Bakura said. "It's over Mikado... nothing could have been done." Bakura said softly. "You just... have to pick up your life, and continue on."

Mikado shook his head. "Yami attacked him twice, Bakura! Within YARDS of where I was SLEEPING!!!" He cried. "He KILLED my brother only two rooms away!!! And... and I didn't help him!!!"

"You were asleep!" Bakura cried. "There's no way you could have known... if he didn't wake ME then there's no way in hell he would have woken you!"

Mikado frowned and shook his head, walking out of the stables, trying to hold back fresh tears.

Bakura sighed and followed. "Mikado... I'm sorry...”

"For what?" Mikado asked. Ahmose narrowed his eyes, watching his brother. He wanted the boy to be out of the way... the last thing he wanted was to cause trouble for Mikado. If he made his move and he and Mikado ended up face to face, well... he didn't want to fight his brother... and he knew his brother wouldn't want to fight him... and if Mikado didn't do anything, he would probably get in trouble again...

"For what happened." Bakura hugged Mikado and lead him inside. "Lets just get some hot tea... and take it easy... ok?"

Mikado sighed, drooping. "... I... I think I want to... be alone...” He mumbled. Ahmose ruffled his wings and unfurled them, leaping off of the roof and beginning to glide down to the ground.

"Alright... but don’t be long alright?" Bakura said worriedly. "You'll worry Lillith."

Mikado sighed. "I'm just going to go to the sparring grounds...”

"Alright. Don’t do something that'll get you hurt." Bakura called before walking away.

“I won’t…” Mikado said softly, heading in the direction of the sparring grounds. A moment later, the front doors opened and Ahmose walked in. His clothes were the same as Mikado’s. He passed a hand over his golden eyes, and they turned sea green. He sighed, and headed for the stairs.

Ahmose could practically hear Yami's comment in his head 'That's hot! Now I can PRETEND we're having a threesome!'.

He headed up the stairs in the direction of the room that Ryou and Marik stayed in before.

Within, Marik was curled up on the bed snoozing while drying, and Ryou was nowhere to be found. The youth was still bathing.

Ahmose frowned and turned, leaving the room. He pulled out his pendulum. "Ryou." He said. The thing began to spin, then pulled to his left. Ahmose began to follow it, hiding it in "Mikado's" cloak whenever an Agent passed.

As he walked down the hall, he met Ryou as he exited the bathing chamber, cuddled up in a warm robe, his night shirt visible. "Hello Mikado." he cooed. "Feeling better?"

Ahmose sighed. "I'm sorry." He said, his eyes flashing to their proper gold again.

Ryou blinked. "Ahmose?! Oh Mikado will be so glad!" he took Ahmose's hand. "Oh you just have to see him! He's so miserable... He thought you were dead!" He tugged Ahmose excitedly.

"I'm sorry, Ryou. But I don't have a choice...” He said, and raised a hand, placing it on Ryou's forehead. There was a flash, and Ryou was knocked back on the floor.

Ryou yelped and winced sitting up slowly. "Ahmose... what's going on?" he groaned. "Ouch...”

Then, Ryou began changing. His robe and nightshirt tore as large white wings sprouted from his back, and his legs and arms grew longer, his fingers and toes receding. His body grew longer and thicker. His ears grew larger and his face lengthened. Ahmose watched as the little cloven hooves clattered on the floor as the boy sprouted fur, antlers and a tail. And a moment later he was staring at a pure white buck with wings; a peryton.

Ryou stared at Ahmose, his little mouth hanging open, revealing the sharp teeth of a peryton. He pranced slightly and shook his head making talking-like noises.

Ahmose reached out and stroked his neck. "I'm sorry... but Seto would kill Yami... He wants you out of the way. This is how I'm getting rid of you without killing you, which is what he wanted. Don't worry. The spell is easily broken, but I need you to stay like this... My life is at risk. Yami's life is at risk... YOUR life is at risk. And so is my brother's."

Ryou stared in shock, his human shadow shaking it's head. He backed away, ears back, looking hurt. 'I can’t stay like this! What about Marik?! W-what about ME! I'm not a deer! I'm human!'

"It's okay...” Ahmose said softly. "I'll make sure that someone knows how to break this spell on you before I leave. Ryou...” He reached out, resting his hand on Ryou's cheekbone, staring at him desperately. "I need your help." He breathed. "PLEASE...”

Ryou snorted softly and hung his head his wings drooping. 'I don’t wanna... ' his shadow hung it's head and looked down. 'but you know I will… don’t you? Darn my good nature... '

Ahmose smiled sadly. "Thank you...” He said. "I need a commotion. I need word to reach Seto of what happens. I need you to put things in motion. Go to the dining hall and lead them to me. I'm going to go after Aiden, okay? I won't hurt him, but I need them to... try to stop me, okay?"

Ryou's shadow shook it's head and his ears drooped. 'Go see your brother... let him know you're alive... ' he took a few steps away. 'He needs it.' He looked back at Ahmose and flicked his ears.

"I... don't think that will be a good idea. And he's a smart boy...” He smiled. "He will know that I am acting against my will. I don't want to meet him face to face... that will only cause him more trouble. Go. And thank you... and don't worry... MARIK will be able to understand you, okay?"

Ryou snorted. 'Kissing is going to be awkward.' his shadow huffed and stomped it's foot as he trotted off. Though he paused when he got to the stairs and looked down them. 'uhh... um... ok... ' he began the long, and slightly difficult walk down them. an extra two legs added a whole new dimension to stairs, and it wasn't a nice one.

Ahmose smiled and shook his head, then raced down the hall. When he skidded around a corner, he slammed into someone and they both toppled to the floor, Ahmose on top of the woman, quickly covering her mouth. He looked at her shoulder knots; she was a First Class Master...”You'll work." He said, and he pressed his hand to her forehead, and it flashed. "To break the spell you must kiss his nose." And he leapt off of her and dashed down the corridor, leaving the poor woman flat on her back.

Downstairs, Ryou finally got off the stairs looking irritated. he glared at them. 'who said God liked stairs in his house? Where's the ramp?' his ears drooped and he snorted walking to the great hall. He walked as if nothing was new and began sniffing at the food in one of the small children's bowls. 'ohh hey that smells good... '

Everything went quiet and everyone stared. "Um...” Dartz mumbled. "What is a peryton doing in here?" He mumbled. A scout quickly stood and rushed over, looking excited.

Pegasus blinked. "Apparently he thinks he's eating." he chuckled. "What a pretty one too... I've never heard of an albino Pertyon...”

Ryou craned his neck, the little giggling recruit pulling his bowl away. 'heeey but I want some... I see a tomato! I like tomato!' he walked forward opening his mouth and trying to snap up the salad, bowl and all. The little 8 year old giggled more and scooted down the bench.

The Scout reached Ryou and placed a hand on his neck, trying to pull him away. "Come here... c'mon...”

Ryou blinked, still chasing the salad. 'No I want that tomato!' he made some talking noises. 'GIMME THAT! HEEEEY!' The little recruit got up and ran, giggling. Ryou blinked then took off after the salad.

A couple of scouts caught Ryou, holding him firmly. "Let's get him to the stable!" One gasped. "He's obviously hungry...”

Ryou made more talking noises, the salad having got away. 'w-what? NO WAIT HEEEEY!' Ryou bit down on one of the scout's arms. 'I forgot about Ahmose! Darn you, tomato... '

"OUCH! It bit me!"

"Well, they ARE supposed to be man eaters...” Said the first Scout. "Come on! To the stable!!!"

Ryou however let out a very angry sound and bit the other scout as well, bucking and flailing his wings. 'NO!! I'm supposed to make you follow me!' He broke loose, his muzzle covered in blood from the two rather nasty bites. He let out a rather nasty growling sound and charged towards the recruits. This of course terrified the little children, and they all scuttled away.

"CATCH HIM!!!" Solomon ordered; the chase was on.

Ryou turned and darted from the great hall, now sure they were chasing him. He loped easily UP the stairs and down the hall. 'Ahmose you OWE me for this!' he panted as he hurried down the halls, leaping over any unfortunate Agents in his way, which scared them only until they were trampled by the Agents chasing the peryton.

Ryou stopped at Aiden's door and rammed it open.

The Agents ran in, led by the Council and stared. Ahmose was straddling Aiden's hips with a knife in his hands, and the pair had been struggling over it. Both turned and stared at the Agents. Ahmose glanced at Ryou gratefully, then narrowed his eyes and leapt off of Aiden.

"It's Mikado's brother!" Pegasus gasped. "Stop him!" Suddenly the peryton had lost their interest...

Ahmose growled and sheathed his knife, drawing his Kris, which burst into black flames.

The Agents swarmed Ahmose, Elites and masters both trying to pin him back or capture him.

Ryou gave Ahmose a soft look 'don’t hurt anyone badly... I can’t heal them as a DEER.'

But Ahmose whirled his blades around in a way that kept everyone at least three feet away from him. Then he sheathed one and thrust out a hand, an unseen force sending several Agents flying. Ahmose darted through the break in ranks and out into the hall, running.

The Agents quickly recovered and took chase. "Get him! Stop him!" some were shouting, others shouting orders.

Ahmose tore through the Vatican, heading for the front doors.

the Agents were hot on his tail, some trying to pass him to prevent his exit through those front doors. If he got away there was no one outside to stop him!

Dartz glanced at Pegasus as they chased the sorcerer. "What the HELL is going on?!" He gasped, as more Agents joined the chase.

Pegasus looked equally exasperated. "I have NO clue at this point all I'm concerned with is stopping him. He was trying to kill Aiden!"

"Then let's STOP him!" Dartz said with a grin, putting on an extra burst of speed, but Ahmose was VERY fast and was so far staying ahead of the Agents.

Just as Ahmose was to exit however, he was jerked back by his cloak. An Agent had snagged and pulled harshly back sending the raven-haired sorcerer flat on his ass.
Ahmose gagged, clutching his throat, then whirled, pulling his knife and slicing at the hand clutching his cloak.

The Agent quickly let go to avoid having a hand cut off and two more dove onto Ahmose.

"OOF!!!" Ahmose grunted, burying his fist into one Agent's stomach and twisted about, kicking the other in the knee.

"Got him!" some called and they began trying to get Ahmose up without him killing someone.

Ahmose growled, struggling. His eyes flashed, and the Agents holding him got a nasty shock.

The Agents all yelped and let go, some being flung back harshly.

Pegasus glared as he caught up. "You!" he hissed. "I KNEW you were no good."

Ahmose turned and looked at Pegasus, then grinned. "And this time you don't have Yami to deter me from kicking your ass...”

Pegasus snorted. "You don’t scare me."

Ahmose smirked. "Let's rectify that then, shall we?" And he lunged at Pegasus.

Just as the fight both Ahmose and Pegasus had been longing for was about to begin, a Pertyon rammed Ahmose in the side. 'I said DON’T hurt anyone!' Ryou let out an angry sound and stomped on Ahmose. 'Do you understand?! Knock it off!'

"AHHG!!!" Ahmose yelped as Ryou stepped on his wrist, forcing him to release his knife.

Ryou picked up the knife in his teeth and snorted in Ahmose's face. 'Go home!'

Ahmose struggled to his feet and backed away, clutching his wrist.

The Agents were quickly around him again.

Ryou snorted and shook his head. 'You didn't tell me you were gonna try and KILL someone!'

Ahmose glared around at them. A moment later, his eyes began to glow and a wind began to whip around him, pressing against the Agents surrounding him.

The less experienced Agents didn't show fear, though they were scared, and the more experienced ones prepared for attack.

Ahmose glanced around him, and a moment later a shockwave emanated from him, sending all the Agents flying.

"WHERE ARE THOSE HUNTERS?!" Dartz howled as he and Pegasus tried to untangle themselves from each other, watching Ahmose flee.

Luckily the hunters ran through after Ahmose and out the door.

"Fashionably late." Pegasus snorted.

"Idiots...” Dartz groaned, getting up and following. Ahmose glanced back at his pursuers and cursed; they may be WITCH hunters, not SORCERER hunters, but they DID know what to do against a magic wielding opponent, and he had no desire to tangle with them.

Nahkti perked up in his stall and looked towards the door prancing eagerly. He could sense Ahmose's presence, and was all too glad to have him back.

Ahmose smiled, sensing him, too. He closed his eyes and whispered under his breath, and to the shock of the Ranger in charge of the stables, Nakhti's stall door sprang open.

With a whinny, the horse shot of his stall and outside. Upon spotting Ahmose he galloped to his owner's side and lowered his head hoping to urge Ahmose onto his back.

Bakura appeared on his balcony to see what the commotion was just in time to see Ahmose swing himself up onto the back of the stallion, heading for the gates.

The elder vampire narrowed his eyes and watched with interest as Ahmose rode out of the holy city and into safety, the hunters no match for a horse's speed.

But the Agents all headed for the stable, and were soon galloping out after the sorcerer.

Bakura sighed... now Mikado would feel even worse… his brother turned evil.

Ahmose grinned as Nakhti carried him away at wonderful speeds, the wind whipping around him. Ahmose slapped the horse's neck. "Good boy...” He called.

Meanhwhile... inside the Vatican, all eyes turned to the dagger-wielding Peryton.

Ryou's eyes widened slightly. 'oh...'

Pegasus and Dartz blinked at the thing and slowly approached it, eyeing it.

Ryou dropped the dagger, backing up ears laid back and nervous. 'I'm a good... deer thing.'

A Scout crept closer. "There's something... off about this peryton...” He said.

Ryou's shadow nodded immediatly. 'It's me it's me! You know! Ryou!' Ryou made talking noises and gave Dartz a pathetic look.

The Agents murmured, confused. "What do you make of it?" Dartz asked.

Pegasus stared at Ryou a long time. "I'm not sure... it's odd that it's albino... Send it out to the stables for now… until we can figure out what to do with it."

The Scout nodded. "Yessir. Come on little guy...” He cooed, guiding Ryou down the hall.

Ryou struggled. 'OUTSIDE?! It's COLD outside! I don’t want outside!' Ryou snorted and bucked slightly. 'noooo!!'

Several other Scouts moved in and they all managed to get Ryou outside and into the stable, which was nice and warm. They moved him down to a stall near the Pegasus mare and foal, and the male unicorn.

Once he was in his stall Ryou sighed, ears and wings drooping. 'It's not my bed... ' he laid his head on the wood of the stall door and gave the scout tending the horses a sad look. 'and I'm still hungry... '

Only a few minutes later, Ryou was brought a bucket of feed. Ryou was afraid that it was hay, but to his delight, it was fresh veggies; left over salad from the dinner, fresh and crisp. And there were tomatoes!!!

Ryou let out a joyful sound and buried his face in the bucket snapping up all the veggies he could, his feathers quivering in joy.

The Scout laughed and stroked Ryou's back and wings.

Once he'd emptied the bucket (which hadn't taken long at all), he looked up, licking his lips. He leaned over the stall door sniffing at the scout. 'got more? How about a drink? I smell something good on you'

The man just smiled and pat Ryou on the head.

Ryou leaned further nearly tumbling over himself trying to sniff the scout more. 'I smell something yummy... ' he nibbled at the scout's shirt. 'where is it?!'

The man laughed and backed out of the stall, closing the door. "Hang on, I'll get you a treat!" He laughed, walking away. He returned a moment later with an apple. "Here ya go."

Ryou leaned forward and snatched the apple and ate it calmly. Once he finished he yawned and looked around. 'Am... I supposed to stay here then?'

The Scout just smiled and walked away.

Ryou blinked and sighed before laying down in the hay. He flicked his ears and snorted. 'This is definitely not as nice as that bed... '

And IN that bed, Marik was waiting for Ryou to return. He sighed and flicked an ear, staring at the door.

But the young elfling priest never entered that door. Even as the dawn broke... there was no Ryou.

And it wasn't until dawn broke that Mikado entered Bakura's room.

Bakura sighed. "So... I... saw something interesting...” he said after a moment as Lillith drew the curtains and prepared their bed.

"Hm?" Mikado asked, yawning. He was in a long robe, having just come from the baths.

"Your brother isn't dead."

Mikado froze and jerked his head up, staring at Bakura with wide eyes. He rushed over to him, grabbing his shirt. "What?! What do you mean?! Ahmose is alive?! Where is he?!" Mikado gasped.

"That's the part you're not going to like...” Bakura said after a moment looking upset. "He attacked Aiden... then fled the Vatican."

Mikado blinked. "What? He was HERE?! He... he attacked Aiden!? When?! Why?! Where is he?!"

"He's gone...” Bakura said after a moment. "And I don’t know why."

"Gone?! Gone where?!" Mikado cried.

"Back where he came from." Bakura said. "He rode Nahkti out of the holy city hours ago...”

Mikado stared, then turned and ran for the door.

Bakura however snagged him by his robe and yanked back. "Where do you think you're going? It's dawn!"

"Hey! Let go of my robe!" Mikado howled, tugging on the thing; he was naked under it.

"Not on your life." Bakura pulled him back into the room and locked the door, before yanking it off. Lillith let out a giggle and hurried to the adjoining room, giving Bakura privacy. "You're not going to burst into flame today!"

"What?! NO!!! I have to find out what happened! I have to see Aiden or... or... SOMEONE!!!" Mikado cried, lunging for his robe.

Bakura yanked it out of Mikado's reach. "Then I hope you're liking the idea of traversing the Vatican naked." he chuckled. "Because it's YOUR bedtime."

"No, dammit! Give that back!" Mikado yelped, pouncing.

Bakura chuckled and stepped out of the way, Mikado landing face first to the floor. "Oh my what's this? An invitation?"

Mikado growled. "Fuckin' bastard...” He hissed, lunging for his robe again. "Give me that, damn you!!!"

Bakura smirked and stepped aside at the last moment, which sent Mikado flying into the bed. "Why my word, it IS an invitation." he chuckled darkly. "And I'd never turn down an invitation for YOU." he pinned Mikado to the bed and bit his neck.

Mikado cried out, arching forwards into the bed. "Ah!!! Bakura... N-No... Damn you...”

Bakura smirked, his hand traveling down Mikado's side slowly as he fed. Eventually said hand found it's way between Mikado's legs.

Mikado whimpered, squirming underneath Bakura. "Oh God... Bakura...” He gasped. "Please... my brother... I have to find out what... happened... nnnnggg...”

Bakura began coaxing Mikado's length to life. ~You have tomorrow night for witch hunts... now is the time for fledglings to sleep... ~

"He is NOT a witch!!!" Mikado howled, thrashing angrily. "Oh God... B-Bakura... I... I have to... Ahhh...”

Bakura continued to feed. If Mikado wasn't going down peacefully, then he'd weaken him to the point that he'd go down willfully or not. ~Shhh... it's time to sleep.~

"N-No...” Mikado whimpered, elbowing Bakura in the gut, quite unexpectedly.

Bakura grunted, but didn't release Mikado, he held firm and continued feeding from Mikado. ~I'll find out for you... you made me a promise Mikado... now you're going to keep it. Sleep. If I have to, I'll stay up all day to find all your answers... but for now sleep.~

"WHAT promise?!" Mikado howled.

~Not to do idiot things that'd get you killed, and to let ME TAKE CARE OF YOU!~ Bakura roared in Mikado's mind taking a harsh swallow of blood and sending a shockwave of pleasure through Mikado.

Mikado gave a heated cry, bucking his hips forwards. "GOD!!!"

Bakura began pumping Mikado's length as he fed. He was determined to tucker out his little trouble-making fledgling even if it meant 'God forbid' he got a good lay out of it. Lillith would have plenty of stories for the ladies back home.

Mikado thrashed. He was obviously enjoying it, but he was still being a stubborn little ass and fighting it, even going so far as to turn his head and bite Bakura's arm.

Bakura however tossed the robe aside and pinched Mikado's nipples harshly with his free hand. ~Oh I can’t WAIT til you get your adult fangs... they'll make sex so much more enjoyable... ~ he purred.

Mikado moaned, leaning into Bakura's touches. "You... suck."

Bakura smirked into Mikado's neck and sucked harshly. ~Like this?~

"AHHHHH!!!" Mikado cried, bucking and thrashing almost frantically. "GOD!!!"

Bakura chuckled still pumping Mikado. The hand that had been teasing nipples trailed southward. ~Do you want this?~ he purred in Mikado's mind, fingers whisping across Mikado's backside.

Mikado whimpered at the touch. "I hate youuuuu...” He whined, nearly sobbing in pleasure.

~Oh do you now? Well then I could leave you like this... ~ Everything stopped for a brief moment, before Bakura resumed. ~But I won’t... even I'm not that cruel... ~ his free hand groped Mikado's behind, and he slipped a finger into him.

"Oh God...” Mikado groaned, thrusting back into the intruder. "Yes... Bakura... nnnnmmmm...”

A second finger joined the first preparing Mikado, and ghosting over his prostate from time to time, adding to the pleasure, while the hand that had been on Mikado's length went back to Bakura's pants. Once he'd freed himself of them (and his shirt, but who's taking inventory at a time like this?) he removed his fingers and thrust into Mikado suddenly.

"JESUS FUCKING CHRIST!!!" Mikado yelped as a couple of Recruits passed their door as they headed down to breakfast with their Agent care taker.

"Mikado watch your language!" The Agent shouted from the other side of the door, followed by children's laughter.

~heh you need to keep your tongue occupied... maybe that can be our experiment next time... ~

Mikado's eyes widened and he squeaked. "Huh?!"

Bakura chuckled and sucked harshly against Mikado's neck. ~ don’t you ever want to please me back?~ he teased. ~Or are you all too happy at me pleasing you to near drooling idiocy.~

Mikado groaned, thrusting back into Bakura, trying to get him to move. "... huh?"

Bakura began thrusting. ~use your head boy! You haven't ever seduced me. I'm gettin lonesome.~ Bakura laughed

Mikado moaned, letting his head drop to the bed, spreading his legs wider. "Hnnnnn...” He moaned softly, squirming and panting. ~I love you... and I'll keep that in mind... and seduce you at the worst possible time just to piss you off... ~

Bakura's pace sped as he struck Mikado's prostate over and over...

~You mean just like I do to you?~ he chuckled in Mikado's mind, pulling out and flipping the boy onto his stomach before resuming. ~I look forward to it then... nothing would please me more.~

"AH!!" Mikado yelped at every thrust, lifting himself up on his knees slightly, trying to take some of the crushing pressure of his body off of his erection. "Bakura... Oh God...

Bakura took a few final swallows from Mikado, knowing the youth wouldn't be heading anywhere after THIS. "Shhh... come on...” he whispered, licking the wound closed. "Climax for me...” he purred nibbling along Mikado's jawline.

Mikado whimpered, getting light headed from the sex and blood loss. "Bakura...” He gasped, eyes fluttering closed at the incredible friction of Bakura entering his body over and over again. "God... Harder... please...”

Bakura obliged, tugging Mikado's hips back into his hips to deepen his thrusts. His other hand traveling down to pump Mikado once more.

Mikado jerked and convulsed, before releasing with a choked cry. He whined behind clenched teeth as Bakura continued thrusting, seeking out his own orgasm.

Bakura chuckled as he worked, and soon enough released within Mikado and collapsed against his lover. He rolled off of Mikado and littered his face with kisses. "Now sleep...” he purred pulling the blankets back and tucking them both in.

Mikado moaned slightly, barely able to keep his eyes open. "Damn you...” He slurred. "I'm gonna get you for this... you keep me from finding out about my brother... AND you do this to me RIGHT after I got out of the bath...”

Bakura laughed and kissed Mikado. "It seems then, that when we wake, I'll have to bathe my little fledgling properly...” his hand slid over Mikado's body once more. "Something almost as delicious as the last time you bathed here...”

Mikado's eyes widened and he shivered. "Oh no... not again...” He whimpered. "I got in so much trouble last time...”

"This time... we'll lock the door." Bakura cooed and pulled Mikado against him. "Now shhh... it's time to sleep."

Mikado mumbled slightly, obviously in protest, but he was so tired he couldn't even speak properly anymore.

Bakura smiled and closed his eyes as well, and both vampires finally retired to sleep.

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