The Jungle

The Jungle

Mally-chan and Hato Chiisai

Disclaimer: We own nothing within this fic.

YAOI WARNING

Pegasus/Ryou, Marik/Ryou, Bakura/Malik, Seto/Yami

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Chapter 30

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Ryou yawned softly shaking the shavings from his hair slightly, looking around. "Malik...” he whispered softly, nudging the fox lightly. "Wake up...” he whispered grinning slightly. "Today's the day.” he added, sounding a bit more excited than he meant to. "Warm sand, hot sun...” he mumbled gently tugging Malik's ears.

Malik gave a wide yawn, showing off his needle sharp teeth. Then he slowly stood and shook off himself, his ears flapping. Then he lowered his chest to the ground and stretched his arms out before him, then rose and rocked forwards, stretching his legs and back. Then he sat, scratched an ear with a foot, and then looked at Ryou with a smile.

"Mmmmm... morning.” he said, wagging his tail and licking Ryou's cheek. "Was that animal enough?” he asked. Over the last week, Ryou had been drilling him in how to act like a proper pet, and Malik had been drilling him in how to act like a proper person. And PEGASUS had been drilling them in proper hybrid manners.

Ryou nodded grinning. "Yes, that was perfect.” he said giggling softly. "Today's the day we're going to the Bahamas.” he yawned slightly. "Are you excited?"

Malik grinned, his tail wagging excitedly. "Yeah! This is so cool! Even if I am going as a pet!" But he shut up when Pegasus walked into the room. Both hybrids froze. Their eyes widened and their jaws dropped; the man was in a pair of flip flops, khaki shorts, sunglasses, and a very loud colored Hawaiian shirt.

Ryou gaped slightly. "Um...” he stammered, unsure whether he should point out the... almost criminal clashing of attire.”G-good morning.” he said, smiling sweetly, to hide the amusement of Pegasus' clothing.

Malik, however, wasn't that lucky. "Holy Isis Mother of Horus, I think I'm gonna go blind.” he blurted. Pegasus blinked and removed his shades.

Ryou tried to hide his giggles. "Y-your clothes... are quite... loud.” he said, slowly succumbing to giggles.

Pegasus blinked and looked down at himself. "Too much, huh?” he said. "I thought as much when the maids ran from me, giggling."

Ryou giggled more. "it's... just not something we expected to see you in.” he giggled more, falling to his side in the bedding.

Pegasus chuckled. "Okay, okay, I'll change my clothes.” he said, opening the cage door. "Out with you two! Go play in the yard. I'll send for you when it's time to leave!"

Ryou scampered quickly out to the back yard and straight to his garden, to scrounge up some breakfast before the long flight. "Mmmm... blue berries!” he chirped delightedly, munching them from the bush eagerly. "Malik would you like some?” he asked, offering some to him.

Malik giggled and shook his head, trotting over to a tomato vine and eating a few of the fruits off of it, before beginning to nip some pea pods off of a bush. At a sudden movement, he turned and snapped up a grass hopper, crunching it with a satisfactory smirk. Both turned at a call, and a maid set two dishes down on the back porch. Ryou and Malik raced each other to the porch and dug into their breakfast, Ryou a nice fruit salad with a bit of whipped cream on it, and Malik some eggs and bacon (he shared with Ryou).

Ryou grinned happily once he'd finished his breakfast, and lay out in the sun, basking away his meal. "Mmm... it will be wonderful to lie out in the sand...” he mumbled stretching. "I can’t wait to go swimming, and dig in the sand and bask in the sun."

Malik blinked at Ryou. "Rabbits swim?” he asked, getting a mental image of Ryou paddling through the water, holding his head high up and wearing an inflatable ring around his waist.

Ryou grumbled. "Of course! Besides, I'm not ALL rabbit and you know it!" He said glaring slightly. "I wish everyone would remember that."

Malik smiled and nuzzled Ryou. "I remember. You know that." And he licked Ryou's cheek. Then, he stretched and yawned again. "Mmmm... I've never really been on a vacation before... we could never afford it...”

Ryou grinned. "Me either... father was always away on excavations... I couldn't go alone...” he said stretching out. "I would stay with Yugi whenever I felt like I wasn't seeing enough... he and Yami were always going all over because of tournaments."

Ryou sighed softly. "Though... perhaps I shouldn't have... if I hadn't gone with them... Pegasus would have never seen me."

Malik smiled at Ryou, sadly. "You're a victim of circumstance, Ryou. And besides... if you played it safe, you would never leave the house. What kind of life is that? If you want to enjoy life, you have to take risks. Life is a lottery. And we just got the wrong tickets...”

Ryou sighed softly. "Perhaps... I just wish I hadn't had gone... even staying at home forever would be better...” he mumbled. "I hate being a bunny. I'd rather walk for myself, and make my own choices... and wear clothes!” he said smiling at the idea of wearing clothes again. "I've really missed the comfort of jeans and a t-shirt."

Malik grinned and cuddled close. "That's great!” he exclaimed. "It's good that you want those things! And some day, soon, you'll have them, Ryou!" And he licked Ryou's cheek. "You have to WANT to be human again before you can BE human again."

Ryou sighed softly. "I would love to be human again... but Pegasus would never let me...” he sighed softly. "That... that's why Marik is the one for me... he wants me for the human in me... because I'm a beautiful person. Not just because I'm a mildly cute bunny."

Malik giggled. "Mildly cute? Ryou, you are fuckin adorable!" Malik said. "Hell, if I didn't have Bakura, and you didn't have Marik... I think I would be head over heels for you. That and you're one of the nicest guys I've ever met."

Ryou blushed slightly. "Well... I suppose that's a compliment...” he said softly. "But... I just think Pegasus likes me merely for my looks...” he mumbled ears drooping. "He... never talks to me like Marik does... I want to be an equal... in a loving relationship."

Malik smiled sadly and cuddled Ryou. And this was how Pegasus found them ten minutes later.

"Are you boys ready to go?” he asked, and immediately, two pairs of ears perked up, and two tails began wagging. The pair turned and looked back at Pegasus. "Up to your room! Let me dress you and groom you!"

Though Malik hurried to be groomed, Ryou hopped slowly, slightly bothered. He was more than excited to go off to see some of the world he'd always dreamed of... but part of him ached that he was going as a pet. He sighed, lowering his eyes as he entered the mansion and began hopping up the stairs.

If Pegasus had only made the right choices... he would have fallen for him, instead of Marik. Ryou closed his eyes and shook his head, banishing that thought from his head. Pegasus didn't love him... he just wanted him.

Pegasus gave Ryou a little pat on the bottom. "C'mon, Ryou. Scoot. Up we go.” he said, finally picking Ryou up and carrying him. "Is something wrong with my little bunny?” he asked, kissing Ryou's nose.

Ryou gave Pegasus a sad look. "Can... we talk for a moment...?” he asked softly. "W-where I can... say what I really wish to... without being punished for my thoughts?” he added, ears drooping. "I... I wish to tell you how I really feel... but I don’t want to be punished anymore...”

Pegasus blinked. "Umm... okay.” he said, walking into his office. He sat down on the sofa with Ryou in his lap. "What is it, baby?"

Ryou looked at Pegasus fearfully for a moment. "Master Pegasus... I... I will always be your bunny... but... but... I... I miss... the things I used to have...” he mumbled hanging his head slightly, preparing for the wrath of his master. "I... I miss clothes... and walking... a-and... Other things."

Pegasus blinked. "Bunnies don't wear clothes, or walk. They hop.” he said, petting Ryou.

Ryou pouted slightly. "But... you... you remember. I used to be human... I'm not a full bunny... c-cant we compromise a little?” he asked disheartened. "Please?"

Pegasus frowned. "You are a bunny now. Bunnies hop.” he said, but sighed and leaned back, thinking. "But... I guess I can get my bunny a pair of swimming trunks and a shirt to wear on the beach. Would you like that?” he asked. "I know you don't like being naked in public." And he gave Ryou's tail a little flick.

Ryou perked up slightly, but quickly hid it. "You said you loved me...” he said softly. "How can you love ME... when I have not been myself for you at all.” he asked, hoping Pegasus would bend just a bit more. "W-wouldn't it... be nice I-if I could... k-kiss you? I-instead of you always having to stoop to kiss me? O-or walks on the beach? O-or dancing?” he asked softly, and feeling slightly shy about it.

Pegasus blinked. "You do kiss me. And when I'm not expecting, too, you little imp. And... I'm not exactly a dancer. Two left feet." Malik poked his head into the room, wondering what was going on.

Ryou sighed, his ears perking slightly before turning to glare at Malik. "NOSEY! We're Busy!” he huffed, thumping lightly on Pegasus' lap.

Malik blinked. "Sorry! But I was waiting on the grooming table and you never came, so...” he shrugged and Pegasus laughed.

Ryou huffed again. "Privacy!” he howled, hopping from Pegasus' lap and charging the door, watching Malik scamper away, and shutting the door behind him, before looking back at Pegasus. He calmed down slightly. "Master... the reason I love the lion... is because... he loved me because I was a beautiful person...” he said softly. "D-don’t you think that I am a beautiful person as well? Isn't there something that would make it worth letting me have some of my old humanity back?” he pleaded.

Pegasus stared at Ryou, blinking. He was more than caught off guard by this.

"Ryou. You are a bunny.” he said. "Not a human. I find it slightly disturbing that you would bring this up the day we go on our vacation.” he frowned. "Must I cancel the trip and have Rex come for a visit? I was hoping we would never need to see him again...”

Ryou frowned. "I cannot even share my feelings with you... without you punishing me.” he said sighing and looking down. "Alright... master... I won’t do it again. You don’t want me... you just want a bunny...” he mumbled looking utterly miserable.

He gently pawed the door open once more, hopping out slowly, and his ears dragging the floor from his own disappointment.

Pegasus frowned and followed. "You ARE a bunny.” he said, firmly. "Have you forgotten that?” he asked in a dangerous tone.

Ryou looked back sadly. "You are a human, humans don’t normally have relations with bunnies.” he said softly. "I just thought I could be something more... so it wouldn't be so bestial."

Pegasus blinked. "You ARE something more. But presume to be much more human than you are.” he said, walking beside Ryou. "I know it is hard for you to find a balance between being a human and an animal.” he knelt and stopped Ryou, taking his face in his hands. "But I will try to help you find that balance." And he kissed Ryou's forehead. "I love my bunny.” he said softly, before kissing Ryou on the lips.

Ryou's ears perked slightly, a blush spreading across his features. He still couldn't force away his genetics, the implanted love for his master. It wasn't like he was a bad kisser either. He pulled away slightly and averted his eyes. "And... what balance is that? I... all I've seen so far... is being treated as though I were a pet...” he asked, the blush still staining his pale cheeks.

Pegasus smiled. "Not always. And just wait until we get there. You'll be getting some EXTRA special treatment." And Pegasus' eyes danced, showing that he wasn't telling Ryou just how spectacular it would be... he was teasing Ryou with a great surprise.

Ryou's ears perked more and he looked back to Pegasus hopefully. "W-what sort of treatment? Please tell me...” he asked offering a small smile of approval. "Please, I wish to know what you have planned!"

Pegasus laughed. "You'll find out.” he sang in the teasing voice. "Oh, it will be simply divine!"

Ryou's tail twitched and he squirmed slightly. "Tell me!” he whined standing on his hind legs slightly, to place his paws on Pegasus' chest. "Please!"

Pegasus laughed and shook his head, walking towards the bunny room. "Oh, no no no... I just can't! It's a surprise!” he said, entering the room and walking over to Malik, who was patiently waiting on the grooming table. He picked up a brush and began grooming Malik's hair. Malik wagged his tail and looked at the door, waiting for Ryou to come in.

Ryou hopped into the room and pawed at the side of the grooming table. "I need to know!” he wailed, looking so eager and curious it was simply adorable. "Please tell me!"

Pegasus chuckled. "Hop up, Ryou.” he said, patting the grooming table and moving to brush out Malik's tail.

Ryou hopped up instantly and gave Pegasus a cute look. "Tell me now?” he asked hopefully, unable to hide his glee, at the idea of being treated human, even a little.

Pegasus grinned and shook his head.

"No, I don't think so...” He said, putting the brush down and slipping the tube top over Malik, then put him into his lilac harem pants. He fit him with his usual gold jewelry, and then set him on the floor, picking the brush up and beginning to work on Ryou's hair.

Ryou whined and pawed at the brush playfully. "Oh please?!” he asked a broad grin spreading across his face. "I must know!” he squeaked, squirming and twitching gleefully.

"You'll find out soon enough." Pegasus said. "Malik, get your toys." And Malik ran to the nesting box, seizing the skunk and lion plushy, and brought them over. "Good boy." Malik wagged his tail.

Ryou nipped playfully at the brush. "When will I find out?!” he said, ears quivering from excitement.

Pegasus laughed. "I don't know. That depends on how soon you can con me into telling you.” he said, getting down Ryou's bunny suit and putting him into it, kissing his little nose again.

Ryou whined softly. "Tell me!” he squeaked launching himself at Pegasus and latching onto him. "Tell me tell me tell me!"

Pegasus laughed and pried Ryou off, giving his tail a fluff with the brush before putting on his gloves and booties. He tied a blue ribbon around Ryou's neck, then put him and Malik into their harnesses and clipped on the leashes. Malik dropped the lion plushy at Ryou's feet and smiled, wagging his tail as he held his own skunk in his mouth.

Ryou picked it up and grinned, nuzzling Malik. He was ready to go, after all nothing was more tempting than surprises.

Pegasus led the pair down the stairs and outside where the limo was waiting. "In we go!” he said, letting the pair hop in before him. He got in, and the limo pulled out of the drive and onto the street. "Ready for a vacation?"

Ryou nodded eagerly with Malik, ears and tail quivering in his excitement, if Pegasus psyched them up much more he was sure he'd have to go to the restroom before they got to the plane!

Of course, Pegasus teased them the entire way to the airport, listing off the things that they would do and see. And by the time they got there and got out of the car, it took all Pegasus had to keep the excited pair under control. Malik and Ryou were charged forwards, feet slipping on the tile floor as they headed through the terminal, people stopping and watching them pass.

Ryou squealed delightedly, tugging with all his might trying to get Pegasus to move faster. "Faster faster!” he squeaked around the lion plushy. "I wanna go!"

Pegasus laughed and held firm onto the leashes. "Easy! You're going to kill me pulling like that!” he called, finally pulling the pair to where customs agents were waiting. He presented his passport and Ryou and Malik's papers, and soon enough they were sitting in a small luggage cart being bussed across the plane parking area to Pegasus' private jet.

Ryou thumped the cart eagerly. "Ohhhh I can’t wait!” he said excitedly. "Oh it sounds so exciting! What will you want to do first Malik?” he asked beginning to groom his own ears, looking all the more adorable as he waited for the men to load them into the plane.

Malik grinned. "I dunno! We'll see when we get there!” he said. The cart stopped and Pegasus got out.

"Come on.” he called to the hybrids, leading them to the portable stairs that went up to the doorway into the plane. The hybrids dashed up the stairs and Pegasus let go of the leashes, letting them dart into the plane. Malik skidded to a stop in front of a man, who laughed.

"Well, hello there little guys!” he said, kneeling and holding out his hand for the hybrids to sniff. "Are you my little passengers?” he asked, his uniform showing him to be the pilot.

Ryou blinked up at the pilot wide-eyed. He backed away slightly, fearful. "H-hello...” he said meekly, inspecting the pilot carefully, before inching closer to sniff his hand. "M-master Pegasus is taking us on a trip.” he said proudly.

Ryou's ears perked up and he turned to see Pegasus finally catch up. "Master Pegasus, look what we found!"

Pegasus laughed. "You find the pilot!” he exclaimed, grinning at the man. "Good job! We could never go anywhere without him, I'm so glad you found him!" The pilot chuckled and pet Ryou and Malik.

"So little guys... where will it be? I can take you anywhere in the world!” he said. "Where do you want to go?"

Ryou squirmed slightly, before doing something totally unexpected, he chased his own little tail for a moment, twirling until he ended up on his hind legs for a half second, sitting up, before falling over to his back and giggling. "Bahamas!"

The pilot and Pegasus laughed. "Okay! The Bahamas it is! Mr. Pegasus, I'll fly you into the airport, and a boat will be taking you to the island."

"Thank you." Pegasus said, walking over to a door. "Ryou, Malik. This is where we will spend the flight." And he opened it. Malik and Ryou looked in, and their jaws dropped. It was a luxurious suite complete with bed, bar and television! On a PLANE!!!

Ryou gasped softly and darted in, hopping onto the bed and bouncing on it slightly, sniffing the blankets and burrowing under the blankets and pillows, his long ears the only part visible from the now messy bed. "Mmmm!” he peeped out and nuzzled the blankets looking around from his little rabbit-bed. "Oooh... it's so neat in here!"

Pegasus laughed and watched Ryou, then looked at Malik. "MALIK!! Stay out of the bourbon! Not for fennecs!" Malik ducked down guiltily and ran over to the bed, leaping up and cuddling down into the nest Ryou had made, nuzzling the bunny.

Ryou perked up. "Bourbon?” he asked curiously, scampering over to the bar and beginning to sniff around slightly. One thing he'd never done as a human was have liquor, so of course he had no real idea what Pegasus was talking about, and just assumed it was some sort of chocolate or perhaps a dessert.

"Ryou, no!" Pegasus said, and Malik giggled. "I do not want to spend the plane ride with a drunken bunny.” he gave Ryou a little swat on the bottom, not a spank, just something to get him moving away from the bar.

Ryou blinked and gave Pegasus a puzzled look, tilting his head to the side. "Drunken?" His ears perked a bit. "I've never been drunk!” he said almost offended.

"Let's keep it that way, baby.” he said.

~We've been cleared for take off, Mr. Pegasus. ~ The pilot's voice said over the PA system. Pegasus sat down on the sofa.

"Sit down, boys.” he said.

Ryou hurried into the bed and cuddled to Malik nervously. "This is so exciting...” he whispered, his eyes sparkling. "Oh but I'm so afraid too! I've never been on an airplane...” he added gently tugging Malik's ear, though he was shaking slightly from nervousness.

Pegasus chuckled and relaxed, watching the hybrids as the plane taxied its way to the run way. And a few minutes later, the engines roared and the plane began to pick up speed. It moved, faster and faster and faster, and then, the front wheel lifted off of the ground. Malik's ears shot up and he squeaked, and then buried his face into the blankets, a bit scared. The plane lifted off and began to gain altitude.

Ryou whimpered as well, clinging to Malik and nuzzling into him, just as nervous and frightened as he was. His ears bristled slightly and he squeaked as his ears began to pop, the plane having gained enough altitude to permit it. He blinked and sat up, his ears quivering slightly, and he looked around confusedly.

"Huh?” he asked, tilting his head to the side, raising one ear, listening to the pops as though they were coming from somewhere.

A few minutes later, the plane leveled out and the pilot called over the PA ~you may now move around the cabin. ~ Pegasus stood.

"Was that interesting?” he asked his wide eyed pets.

Ryou nodded, his ears still twitching slightly. "It was very loud... and poppy...” he said wrinkling his nose and wiggling his ears. He sat up and looked around. "We... can we watch TV?” he asked hopefully. "I bet there's something fun to watch!” he said looking at the large flat screen TV.

Pegasus laughed. "Feel free... we have a long flight ahead of us...”

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When the plane finally landed, Ryou was the first one to dart from the suite and sit before the door eagerly. He and Malik gasped in surprise when the door was opened and they were hit with the warm fresh breeze. Ryou's ears perked up and he looked around. This airport was nothing like the one they'd left from. It was much smaller, and the ocean was within clear view, and a boat could be seen waiting for them.

At the foot of the stairs was a line of beautiful women, each holding a lei, waving and cooing at the cute hybrids. "Welcome to the Bahamas!" They said their accents rich and relaxing. Ryou grinned lazily and looked up at Pegasus, somehow instantly calmer. "Mmmm...” he cooed, nuzzling Malik and closing his eyes as they all walked down the stairs to receive their leis.

"Mr. Pegasus, there's a cart ready to take you and your cute little hybrids...” One woman said stooping to pet Ryou and Malik, her large breasts almost toppling out of that teeny coconut bra as she scratched Malik's ears.

Malik's eyes widened and his ears perked and his tail wagged. Hey, he was bi, okay? Pegasus laughed. "Malik, keep your eyes to yourself.” he said, and Malik backed away, blushing, making the women laugh. Ryou in the mean time was on his back, wiggling around as more women giggled and rubbed his tummy.

Ryou laughed softly and shook his head at Malik. "Malik!” he giggled as the women fawned over how cute the little bunny was. "Bakura would be so jealous if he saw that!” he laughed, squirming away from the giggling nearly-nude women and tackled Malik, giggling.

"The cart will take you to your boat; it's only a short ride to Paradise Island from there. There's a glass bottom, and you might get to see some of the beautiful coral and fish." One woman said, stooping to scratch Malik's ears, laughing softly. "While you're on board, feel free to ask about anything you see."

Ryou nuzzled a woman eagerly, when she kissed his forehead. "Welcome to the Bahamas, please enjoy your stay!" They all said, as the cart pulled up.

Malik grinned and hopped onto the cart. "Give me a break Ryou. If Bakura had those tits in front of his face, he would have the same reaction and you know it."

"Boys!" Pegasus scolded. He held up a skunk and lion plushy. "Forgetting something?"

"BAKURA!!!" Malik yelped, and snatched his skunk, cuddling and nuzzling it.

Ryou snatched the lion. "Marik!” he whimpered, nuzzling it and beginning to groom it with tender loving care.

Pegasus chuckled and the women all giggled. Pegasus got onto the cart and it drove away, Malik waving happily to the women as it went.

Ryou giggled softly, tucking the lion into his ribbon. "Malik you're such a playboy...” he said amusedly. He hopped to the side of the cart and hung out over the edge slightly, watching the landscape fly by. "Mmm... it's so nice here!"

The cart soon arrived at the dock and there a captain met them, waving and helping the other men load any and all luggage onto the boat. "Good afternoon sir, I'm glad to see you, welcome to the Bahamas!” he said catching sight of the hybrids. "Oh hello there little guys, are you the special guests?” he asked stepping aside so they could all board the boat.

Malik pranced onto the boat, but froze when he saw the glass floor. Pegasus and the captain watched and chuckled as Malik slowly circled it, ears forwards and tail a bit puffed up. He would freeze every now and then, and paw at the glass. After a few minutes of this, he looked up at Ryou, swiveling his ears and giving him a baffled look. When Pegasus and the captain burst out laughing, Malik gave Ryou an impish wink, and then went back to his confused expression.

Ryou giggled softly and hopped onto the boat and watched Malik with great interest, before hopping into a seat and looking at the glass bottom.

"Master will... will we get there soon?!” he asked eagerly, before starting to sniff the air and looking around dreamily. The scent of the sea was wonderful here... nothing like the smell of the docks at Domino... this was a fresh smell, fresh and open and wild. "Mmmm...” his fur bristled slightly and he shivered, greatly enjoying the new scent.

Pegasus smiled and sat beside Ryou, watching Malik continue his inspection. The boat began moving, and Malik slowly made his way onto the glass. He turned about, then lay down and smiled, proudly wagging his tail. Pegasus chuckled at Malik as he stroked Ryou's hair.

Ryou watched Malik while Pegasus stroked his hair, before looking up to Pegasus and smiled slightly, thus far pleased with the trip. "Paradise Island...” he said thoughtfully. "I wonder... if it's anything like its name implies...”

Ryou sighed dreamily, gazing out over the ocean. "Soft sand and warm sun... the smell of the ocean... I could die here happily...”

Pegasus smiled. "Well, I hope you decide to live a bit longer.” he said, then looked at the fennec. "Enjoying the view, Malik?" The fox perked his ears and looked up. He grinned and thumped his tail on the glass bottom. He looked down at the reef below, then yelped and leapt to his feet, yapping. A gray torpedo-like shape was darting about under the glass.

Ryou laughed loudly, his ears tickled by the sound of Malik's yapping. Even though he'd been a rabbit for so long, some sounds still made his senses dance, and that was one. He lay down on the seat and yawned, taking in some sun. "Mmmm...”

It didn't take long for the boat to reach the dock of Paradise Island and they were met by more scantily clad women. "Welcome to Paradise Island!" They each cooed, offering hugs, kisses and flowers for them each.

Malik (who had gotten over his excitement that the dolphins had brought on) literally pranced off of the boat and wagged his tail, staring at all the sexy women. Pegasus found this as amusing as could be, watching Malik all but drool and Ryou giggle over all the attention he was getting. Pegasus tipped the captain and followed his hybrids, or was pulled by them as he held the leashes.

One of the women, precisely, one of the more attractive ones picked Malik up and kissed his nose. "Who's a little cutie?" She cooed at him, cradling him and giggling. "Oh you're such a cute little fella!"

Ryou giggled and pranced alongside the other women, eager to be picked up and lavished with attention as well.

Several women knelt and fussed over Ryou, petting him and tickling him and kissing his face, and Malik wagged his tail eagerly and licked every face that came within reach. Pegasus just laughed, watching Ryou and Malik's tails go a mile a minute.

The woman holding Malik giggled and stroked his back lovingly, holding him up so his face was leaning on her shoulder. "Alright you two cuties, isn't it time we showed you all to your rooms?" She asked.

The other women all giggled as Ryou was scooped up by another. He nuzzled her before she began to carry him, following the first woman to the resort.

Pegasus chuckled and followed. "Thank you, ladies. We are at the Royal Towers in a Grand Suite.” he said. "Malik!! STOP THAT!!!" Malik yelped and stopped messing with the ties of the woman's bikini top and gave a guilty grin.

The woman laughed and gave him a playful swat. "You be nice little fella, if you want to see naked women, we have a nude beach." She said amusedly.

Ryou's eyes widened and a blush spread across his face. "Malik!” he said embarrassed that she'd mention something like that, and knowing Malik would want to go.

Malik giggled. "Sorry!” he squeaked. Pegasus rolled his eyes.

"Malik, if you want to enjoy yourself, you need to be good.” he said. Malik nodded, still smiling guiltily.

"Yes Master.” he said, and grinned at Ryou, sheepishly.

The women all laughed as they carried the hybrids and helped with the luggage, leading the group to Atlantis, the resort.

Ryou's eyes widened at the large building, and the masses of people gathered around pools and bathing in the warm sun. Even bigger was the surprise of hybrids!

There were hybrids there too! Not just one or two, but quite a few, all in little bathing suits, bikinis for the females, and either Speedos, Rios or Jammers for the males.

Malik's eyes widened and his jaw dropped as he saw the hybrids, too. He watched as a buck chased around a brown jack rabbit, until their owners laughed and called them back. The pair turned and ran back to their masters, were given pats on the head, then both turned and streaked for the water, splashing a female chipmunk, lamb, and tabby cat, and the three howled in disapproval. Malik turned and looked at Ryou, his mouth and eyes still wide open in amazement.

Ryou gaped shaking his head, before looking back to Pegasus, wide-eyed. "M-master Pegasus...?” he stammered, utterly surprised that there were others there... other hybrids!

His ears were perked up in surprise, and he couldn't help but squirm slightly, wanting to play in the water as well, and chase other hybrids around. It was almost as if he'd found a home, a home among others like himself, even if they had no desire to be human again, or even if they did... they were hybrids just like he was.

Pegasus smiled. "What do you think, boys?” he asked. "This place has enough wealthy hybrid owners here that they have worked to make special areas and services specifically dedicated to hybrids. We are even staying in a section of the Royal Towers designated for hybrids and their owners."

"Wow...” Was all Malik could say.

Ryou nodded, ears falling back against his hair. "Th... thank you!” he blurted, turning eagerly once again to gaze at Pegasus, smiling broadly. "This is a wonderful vacation!"

Ryou watched the other hybrids play, and couldn't help but blush when one of the other rabbit hybrids cooed at him, waving a paw before grooming in an attractive manner.

Malik saw this and busted out laughing.

"Ryou! You have an admirer!!!” he giggled, and Pegasus laughed as Malik continued to nearly bust a gut.

"Don't look now, Malik, but you're being checked out as well.” he said, and Malik's head jerked up. His eyes widened and he turned red when he realized that a pair of sunbathing red fox vixens were indeed eyeing him and giggling with each other. Malik gulped.

Ryou grinned. "Looks like you'll have a couple reasons to sneak out of the room at night Malik.” he said giggling. "They look like trouble though, which means they're just your type!"

Ryou laughed even harder when the vixens mewled and inched closer, baring their chests and posing seductively, hoping the fennec would pick one of them for a scamper around the 'den'.

"Oh, great and holy Ra...” Malik moaned, slowly lowering his blushing face to the shoulder of the woman carrying him. "Remember Bakura... remember Bakura... remember Bakura...” And he cuddled his skunk. While Pegasus didn't like Ryou and Malik talking about the skunk and lion, he couldn't hold back his laugh at Malik's attempts to convince himself to remain faithful. But he looked at the pair of females.

"Not now, ladies.” he chuckled. "Let him get used to being around so many hybrids...”

Both vixens gave 'aww's of disapproval and blew soft bangs from their eyes, before doing something else highly attractive, beginning to groom each other.

Ryou's eyes widened and he looked away blushing darkly.

Pegasus chuckled and shook his head, but soon, they were out of sight of the hybrid pool. They entered the lobby of the Royal Towers, just as a woman was walking out with a mated pair of poodle hybrids and their three pups, tumbling along after them, getting their leashes tangled.

"Oh my Ra!!" Malik snorted, and hid his face in the woman's shoulder again, trying to keep from laughing at the sight of the poofy male poodle, which did NOT look very manly at all...

Ryou giggled softly and shook his head. "Their babies are so cute...” he said softly, watching the little pups scamper and tumble over each other as they hurried down the hall and out of sight.

He squeaked in surprise at what he saw next. Something that would REALLY put Malik's loyalty to the test. There, trotting down the hall, in all her curvaceous glory, was the most beautiful female fennec he'd EVER seen, long blonde hair, gorgeous green eyes (which he couldn't decide if they were a mistake, or made that way) a luscious coat, and a caramel tan. All the while, she paused in her trotting to look up at the new fennec, seeming to inspect him.

Ryou couldn't help himself, and looked to Malik, dying to see his reaction to that.

Malik still had his face hidden, but he suddenly froze. His ears perked, and he lifted his face, looking around, sniffing. He turned, and his eyes widened when he saw the female. Pegasus covered his mouth to try and hold back his laughter. Malik began to squirm and whine, his eyes glued to the female.

She flicked an ear, eyes catching his for a moment, before giving an approving smile, and flick of her tail, sending a waft of her sexy scent his way, laughing softly as she did so, and grinned at the look on Malik's face as he stared.

She was hot, and she knew it, and probably enjoyed flaunting it to this attractive new fennec.

Malik's ears perked up even more, and Malik's tail began to wag in excitement. He started to struggle even more, whining and whimpering, and even giving a few high pitched yaps. Pegasus shook his head, grinning, as he returned from picking the key card up from check in, and he led the way to the elevators, the hybrid-toting women on his heels. The elevator slid closed, and Malik let out a loud howling whine of disappointed protest. Pegasus and the women burst out laughing.

Ryou giggled as well. "Malik what about Bakura?” he asked softly, motioning to the skunk plushy that had been dropped onto the woman's shoulders, forgotten.

"Don’t tell me you've forgotten him already!"

Malik flicked an ear and looked at Ryou, his eyes still wide.

"Huh?" Was all he said. Pegasus laughed.

"Don't worry Ryou.” he said. "Malik has just seen a female of his species for the first time. That's enough to intrigue anyone." And the memory of Yami and the female cockatoo came to Ryou's mind.

Ryou giggled and shook his head. "I see... maybe I'm just the only one who doesn't think with the southern hemisphere.” he added amusedly.

The elevator ride was short, and they ended up in the hallway to the suite they'd be staying in. The women put the hybrids on the bed, having entered the room with Pegasus and the luggage. "Welcome to your room, There is a Jacuzzi in the master bathroom, a television in each bedroom, as well as the sitting room. A fully stocked refrigerator, working appliances and stove. If you have need of anything, please call."

The women said to Pegasus, while giving both hybrids a thorough rubdown, which caused to delight them both, Ryou giggled and nuzzled the petting hands, licking them and playing, until it came time for the women to leave.

He sat up slowly and looked around the lavish room, awed.

Malik was already sniffing around at things, tail wagging in excitement. He got to a table and suddenly froze, growling. Pegasus and Ryou blinked as he sniffed furiously at the table leg, then wiggled out of his pants and lifted his leg.

"MALIK!!! NO!!!" Pegasus shouted, charging towards Malik. Malik yelped and bolted, hiding under the bed that Ryou was lounging on.

"I smell bulldog!!!" Malik whined. Pegasus blinked, and then chuckled. A bulldog, or a bulldog hybrid must have marked that table; it would only be natural for Malik to want to cover it up with his own scent. Pegasus sighed and shook his head.

Ryou giggled and peered under the bed. "You don’t need to cover it up you know, just don’t go sniffing it!” he chided, amused. He sat up and looked at Pegasus, smiling shyly. "Thank you...” Ryou added softly, blushing slightly. "I... didn't expect to see any other hybrids... it was a wonderful surprise."

Pegasus smiled. "This place has special things here, especially for hybrids. That was the hybrid pool. There is also a hybrid beach, and a spa." Malik head popped out.

"SPA?!"

"Yes." Pegasus said, and then held up two collars with card tags, the size of a keychain credit card. "I need to put these on you. It says your name, breed, owner and room number. Employees can scan the barcode and will be able to see your dietary needs, and what I have allowed you to do. If you want to go to the spa, they will scan your collar card, and it will be put on my tab. This way, you can go do whatever you want, without me following you around, should I want to relax.” he said. Ryou and Malik's ears perked, excited.

"But if you get in trouble, it will also alert me. You are required to be clothed at all times, by the rules of the Island. And by MY rules, you are to stay together at all times, and it will say so in the computer, so if one of you goes to the spa, and the other is not there, I am to be contacted immediately. Is this clear?" Pegasus asked, giving the hybrids a look letting them know that he was serious.

The two hybrids nodded eagerly. "Spa...” Ryou said dreamily. "Is there also a hybrid cafeteria?” he asked suddenly, giving Pegasus an eager look. "Because I'm absolutely starving."

It had been hours since breakfast, though the plane flight and boat ride had kept him and Malik so occupied they'd forgotten their hunger.

Pegasus smiled. "Well... yes.” he said. "But well behaved hybrids are permitted to dine with their masters in the other dining establishments.” he said. "As long as you two are still dressed, why don't we get some lunch. Then I'll take you shopping for something to swim in. Would you like that?” he asked.

Ryou nodded eagerly once more. "Oh yes lets! I'm so hungry I could eat the entire garden you gave me!” he said, hopping down from the bed and over to Pegasus, eagerly bearing his neck, waiting to be collared. He planned to visit that spa as soon as he could.

Pegasus laughed and knelt, fastening the collar around Ryou's neck, and then around Malik. He took their leashes into his hand and led them out of the Grand Suite. "Oh yes. If you want to return to the room, your collar cards also act as key cards." Pegasus said. "So don't lose them." And they got into the elevator. Malik grinned at Ryou, tail shaking in excitement.

Ryou laughed. "I bet you're still thinking about that girl fennec.” he said tugging Malik's ear. "She was very pretty. But I don’t know if Bakura would approve...”

The elevator came to a stop and Ryou hopped out slowly with Pegasus and Malik. The place seemed so big from his perspective... and sure enough that Female Fennec was still there, though she was languidly eating treats from her Master's hands.

Ryou raised an eyebrow, hoping Malik wouldn't notice the vixen during their meal.

But as soon as the doors opened, Malik caught her scent and went charging out of the elevator, leaping over Ryou. Pegasus yelped as he was caught off guard and stumbled after Malik, nearly falling on the owner of the female fennec as Malik skidded to a stop, wagging his tail eagerly.

"MALIK!!" Pegasus yelped, and then turned to the female's owner. "I'm terribly sorry; he's never met another of his species, much less a female...”

Ryou rolled his eyes and huffed, tugging Malik's ears. "Malik! C'mon we were going to go eat!” he pouted.

The girl raised her eyebrow slightly however and hummed in approval. "Well hello there...” She cooed her voice seeming to ooze lust and seduction. "Fancy meeting a cute boy like you, in a place like this...” she added, getting up and walking a circle around Malik, dragging her tail across his face, carefully, letting him take in her scent. "What's a good boy like you... doing in a place like this?" She added rubbing up against him, before taking her seat next to her mistress once more.

Malik's eyes closed and he began wagging his tail and panting.

"I'm uh... I'm... I'm where?" Malik stammered, overwhelmed by this female's scent. Pegasus quirked an eyebrow.

"That's quite a vixen you have there.” he said.

The woman nodded and scratched the vixen's ears. "She's my pride and joy." She replied smiling. "When they finally allow hybrids into shows, she'll be a prize vixen. She was the pick of the litter." The woman's smile broadened. "Well what a cute bunny you have!"

The vixen nodded. "All the better to eat him...” she cooed, leaning closer to Malik. "Or you...” She breathed, giving him a long lick up the cheek,

Malik's tail thumped the floor wildly as he began shaking, and he let out a very odd noise that was half way between a yip and a whimper at the lick. Pegasus tried to ignore Malik's odd behavior.

"Thank you.” he said to the vixen’s mistress. "He's my little angel. Ryou, say hello to the lady."

Ryou blushed slightly and bowed his head. "H-hello...” he said softly, hopping forward, 'eep'ing slightly when she patted him on the head.

"Oh... what soft fur...” She said gently stroking his ears. "If I were you, I'd consider him for shows. He’s quite a well behaved little bunny, and so utterly adorable." She cooed, pinching his cheek.

The vixen inched closer to Malik, gazing deeply into his eyes. "Was... there something you wanted to say?" She asked, bowing her head to lick the side of his neck, nibbling it slightly.

Malik let out a little purr at the nibble.

"I... I'm Malik.” he said, finally managing to control himself. He forced himself to calm down and sat up straight, showing off his toned body and lustrous hair. But unfortunately he was still showing signs of being starved and sick recently; his hair was a bit limp, his skin didn't have the healthy glow it usually had, and his face was thin and his ribs were still showing a bit if you looked.

"What's your name?” he asked, cocking an ear.

Pegasus smiled. "My little Ryou is far too shy for something like shows. He gets nervous around strangers, and sometimes won't let them touch him. He seems well behaved, but you should see him with the vet." Pegasus chuckled.

Ryou blushed more, while the woman picked him up. "He's perfect for shows. Look at the perfect proportions!" She said gently feeling his arms and chest. "He's an absolute gem!" She added gently putting Ryou back down on the floor. "I'm sure you could train him to be less skittish, especially since he's a shoe in for best in show!"

"My name is Kheti." She said rubbing up against him once more, once again dragging her tail across his face. "You look like you've been a little... sick...” She cooed gently catching his ear in her teeth, and giving it a light tug. "You weren't the runt... were you?" She asked, her breath tickling his ear as she tugged it.

Malik was unable to hold back a giggle.

"No... I... It's a long story, but... When Master bought me, I was taken from my sister… I’ve never been away from her before… I had a horrible depression attack and almost starved myself to death... I'm still kind of recovering...” he explained, his ears drooping a bit, showing that he was ashamed.

Pegasus smiled at the woman, and down at Ryou. "Yes, he is my little diamond.” he said. "My prized possession. I wouldn't trade him for anything. Malik here is new. I've only had him for a couple of weeks, and he wasn't exactly well trained. But he's been behaving much better, haven't you Malik?" Pegasus asked, scratching Malik's ears.

"Huh?" Malik asked, blinking. Pegasus sighed.

"Manners Malik."

"Oh... sorry, Master. What did you say?" Malik asked, and Pegasus shook his head, chuckling.

Ryou nuzzled the woman after a few moments, deciding she was trustworthy. "He is a little diamond; I've never seen such lustrous white fur... and his hair!" She said gently running a hand through it. "It's so soft and fine." She added pleased. "And what alluring red eyes."

The vixen looked Malik over, clicking her tongue. "You're pretty sexy, for a young man...” she said letting go of his ear and looking into his eyes. "But somehow I think you might lack the poise and sexual... performance of a MAN...” She whispered, pressing her lips to his for a moment.

Malik groaned slightly and tilted his ears back, deciding to prove this vixen wrong. He stood and pushed back in a dominating fashion, slipping her some tongue.

"Don't judge a book by its cover...” he hissed, before diving right back in.

"MALIK!!!" Pegasus shouted, and Malik yelped as he was jerked away by the harness and got a swat on the behind. "NO!!!" Malik's ears tilted back and he tucked his tail under, flattening himself to the floor and looking up at Pegasus with large eyes.

The vixen smirked slightly, licking her lips. "Nice kiss... but I'm afraid the ending was... lacking." She cooed, smirking at him, challenging him to prove her wrong again.

Ryou giggled slightly. Yes, she was trouble, the worst kind, the kind of trouble that would always have Malik at its mercy. But it was awfully cute to watch Malik struggle to keep himself sane, when he was so clearly aroused.

Kheti flicked an ear. "I... suppose I could SETTLE for one of the silver foxes on the beach...” she whispered, bringing her tail around herself, before beginning to groom it.

Malik's ears shot up and his eyes narrowed. He stood.

"DON'T you dare." Pegasus ordered sharply, and Malik gulped, then whined and slowly lay down again, fixing a hungry look on the vixen.

Kheti giggled softly. "It's alright kid, I'm sure your master knows best." She added smugly, nuzzling her mistress. "After all, all good pups listen to master...” She whispered, so softly only their ears could pick it up.

Ryou giggled, looking at Pegasus. "Master...” he cooed, hopping slightly, wanting picked up.

The vixen's owner laughed softly. "Pay no mind to Kheti, she's playful. She wouldn't sleep with your fox, she's a very picky vixen." she assured Pegasus. "Plus I keep her under close watch; I wouldn't want my prize winning vixen to have any sort of strain."

Pegasus chuckled, kneeling and picking up Ryou while Malik took on a disappointed look at what the vixen's mistress had said, and at the vixen calling him a pup. He growled slightly.

"I'm not a pup...” he muttered. Pegasus looked down at him.

"That's right, Malik.” he said, and Malik perked up and gave the female a smug smirk. "You're a fox. That makes you a kit." Malik's smirk vanished and his wagging tail dropped right to the floor, and his ears drooped dramatically. He whined and pouted, lowering his head, humiliated.

Kheti smirked at him and giggled amusedly. "Prove it tough guy." She whispered, flicking the tip of his nose with her tail. "I'm eager to be proven wrong...” She added, cooing at him and kissing him once more, before pulling away and hopping into her mistress' arms.

Ryou nuzzled Pegasus and began to nibble in his hair. "I'm hungry...” he mumbled, taking a few more nibbles.

Malik had stood up, determined, and moved towards Kheti, but yelped as he was pulled away.

"You can prove your manliness later, Malik." Pegasus said, rolling his eyes. "But right now you need to eat. Come. It was nice meeting you, ma'am.” he said, bowing to the vixen's mistress. "Good luck with your fennec. She is a gorgeous creature. Malik! COME!!!" Malik grumbled and stopped pulling, trotting away by Pegasus' side, but he carried himself as tall as he could, and glanced back to see if the female was looking.

Kheti giggled softly and turned herself, shaking her head in amusement. 'I'll be waiting.' she mouthed, before curling up and beginning to enjoy a long petting session.

Ryou laughed. "Malik I think Bakura would disapprove...” he warned softly. "Don’t you think you should try to forget her?"

Malik blinked, still staring back at the female, and walked right into one of the stone columns in the lobby.

"OW!!” he yelped, and Pegasus laughed as Malik corrected his path and trotted after him.

Ryou laughed loudly. "Very macho Malik, I'm sure that'll get you in good with her.” he giggled. "She's a show fennec, she's poised and graceful... quite the opposite of you."

Malik glared up at Ryou. "Heyyy... come on, I'm usually quite sexy and graceful. I'm just a bit clumsy since I was sick." Pegasus chuckled, staying out of the argument.

"Malik... you just ran into a stone column." Ryou said calmly. "And you were never graceful, you're reckless."

Malik frowned and his ears tilted back. He grumbled a bit, looking sour and put out. Pegasus chuckled.

"Enough you two.” he said, setting Ryou down. "We're here. The Cafe at the Great Hall of Waters." And the hybrids turned to see a great hall filled with tables, the walls covered in windows that showed an underwater view of the Ruins Lagoon. The hostess smiled.

"One, with two hybrids?" She asked, and Pegasus nodded. A few moments later and they were led to their table. Pegasus sat calmly in his chair, and the gentlemen who had led them to the table lifted Ryou and Malik up into their special hybrid high chairs, which were like little plush nests on stilts so they could sit like proper animals and be at table height.

Ryou grinned and looked around, curling up into the nest and quivering slightly in excitement. "This is so exciting...” he said looking around in awe and wonder. "It's... so amazing here... I've never seen anything like any of it! I... I can order whatever I want?” he asked suddenly, turning to Pegasus. "Anything at all?"

Pegasus laughed and pet Ryou's head. "Not quite, baby.” he said. "You need to get some kind of salad. Malik... I would suggest a soup for you, but if there's something on the menu that appeals to you--"

"THESE!!!" Malik yelped, pointing to something on the menu. Pegasus blinked.

"The Caribbean Quesadillas?” he asked, and Malik nodded eagerly. Pegasus chuckled. "Well... okay. Ryou... would you like to try a seaweed salad?"

Malik lunged across the table when a basket of rolls were set down and snatched one up, tearing into it ravenously.

Ryou pouted slightly. "Weeds?" He said sounding slightly depressed that he was getting 'weeds' and Malik was getting quesadillas. "I want something yummy like Malik's getting! I want this!” he said pointing to the Vegetable lover's pizza. "I want a pizza!"

Ryou yelped when Malik lunged forward, having not expected that. "Malik calm down!"

Pegasus laughed. "Yes, Malik. Please calm down. Hmm... how about this, Ryou?” he read off of the menu. "Seared Sesame Tuna... Tuna served with fresh lobster mashed potatoes, seaweed salad, and miso vinaigrette... Would you like that instead of something off of the children's menu?" Malik snickered as he finished his bread and snatched another piece, tail wagging.

Ryou pouted. "Don’t make fun of me!” he said, ears drooping. "I just wanted something different from a salad for once...” he mumbled, pouting more.

Pegasus frowned. "Ryou, you need to have salads. It's what your diet requires. And besides... this is not the place to be ordering a pizza... we can do that later, okay? I promise that you can have a pizza later in the trip, okay?" Malik bent over his water glass and lapped from it.

Ryou's ears drooped more. "But salads are so boring...” he mumbled reaching forward and taking a roll, nibbling it slowly. "I wanted to try something else for a change. Isn't this a vacation? I want to vacation from salads!"

Pegasus sighed. "Ryou, this is a different kind of salad. And you will get lobster mashed potatoes and tuna as well. I will not let you get something as simplistic as a pizza, which you can get anywhere.” he said, buttering a piece of bread for himself.

Ryou nibbled on his roll sighing softly. "Fine... just order what you think is best... and I'll eat it." he mumbled, going back to his roll, disappointed he would be eating salad once again. 'What I wouldn't give for some normal food... a pizza... quesadillas... anything but salad!' he thought, putting the roll down.

His mind drifted back to Marik, and the wonderful dinner they'd had. Sure he'd eaten salad, but he'd also snatched so much from Marik's plate that he had to wonder which he ended up eating more of.

When the waiter arrived, Pegasus ordered the Caribbean Quesadillas for Malik, the Seared Sesame Tuna for Ryou, and the Crispy Abaco Shrimp for himself. Then, he smacked Malik's paw as he was reaching for another piece of bread.

"Malik, I am delighted that you are eating well, but you'll spoil your appetite.” he said. Malik pouted and blinked when a small boy at a nearby table giggled at him. His little sister in a high chair turned around and smiled, reaching out to Ryou.

"Bunny!" She cried with a big grin.

"Yeah! See the bunny?” her mother cooed.

Ryou's ears drooped more and he sighed, curling up in his nest while he waited for his meal to arrive. Why did all the little kids have to notice him? Why couldn't they notice some OTHER furry animal?

He was less than thrilled at this little experience already, which only served to make him pull the lion plush out of his ribbon and nuzzle it.

Malik gave a sudden yelp and turned, staring down at the little girl who had been let out of her high chair when her family went to look at the windows to the lagoon. She had grabbed Malik's tail and was tugging it and petting it.

"Doggy woof woof!" She announced, proudly. Pegasus chuckled and Malik looked at Ryou, not sure what to do. "Doggy!"

"You heard her doggy." Ryou mumbled. "Bark.” he added flicking an ear.

Malik blinked, then gave Ryou a look. "Shut up and eat your salad, rabbit.” he snapped back.

"Boys." Pegasus said in a warning tone. "That's enough." Malik turned and blinked down at the little girl, who giggled and tugged his tail. Malik rolled his eyes.

"Oh, no no sweetie!" The mother called, running over and picking the child up. "I'm sorry...” She said to Pegasus, who smiled and shook his head.

"Quite alright.” he replied. Malik licked his tail, grooming the ruffled fur.

Ryou glared. "Shut up stupid kit.” he growled looking away. Malik was so rude sometimes! He needed put in his place at times, so greatly Ryou wished he could just slap him!

The woman happily led her child away from the hybrids just in time for the meal to arrive.

Malik blinked at Ryou.

"What's your problem?” he asked, greatly annoyed. "All you've done since we got here is insult me!!!" Pegasus blinked, watching Malik's ears tilt back in his slight anger.

Ryou glared back. "Have not!” he hissed, his own ears tilting back. "All you've done since we've gotten here is drool over women and troll for booty! I haven't had TIME to insult you!"

Malik blinked, his eyes wide in surprise. He looked at Pegasus, confused.

"Don't look at me.” he said, beginning to eat. "I'm just the ref." Malik frowned and glared at Ryou, but said nothing; what he would have said would have gotten him into trouble. He just picked up one of his duck quesadillas and nibbled it. His ears shot up, expressing his delight, and he took a large bite, tail wagging.

Ryou growled once more, before going to his salad, irritably. It wasn't a bad salad at all, it was quite good in fact, but he still would have preferred a simple pizza. Really he would have preferred a second dinner with Marik. Malik was irritated and Pegasus was... domineering.

He ate in silence while he thought about Marik, wishing he were there, or that he was human again. God what he wouldn't have given for a nice steak. Anything but leafy greens, for just one day!

Suddenly, clawed tan fingers placed a piece of Quesadilla onto Ryou's plate. Malik smiled at him, his tail wagging in hopes that Ryou would accept his peace offering.

Ryou's ears relaxed slightly, and he looked at Malik, smiling softly. "It's okay... you eat it, it'd probably just make me sick...” he said, licking Malik's hand, showing there was no hard feelings.

Malik smiled, showing a hint of melancholy.

"What do you two want to do after we eat?" Pegasus asked, watching Malik frown at Ryou and shove the Quesadilla into the bunny's mouth, then smile and wag his tail happily. "Malik...” he chuckled.

Ryou gagged slightly, chewing and trying to swallow the mass of cheese and duck and breading. "Gads Malik!” he squeaked, coughing. "Warn me before you jam things into my mouth!"

Malik blinked. "Gads? Did you just say 'gads'?” he asked, looking bewildered, and Pegasus didn't look much better. Both stared at Ryou, baffled.

"Some of my British tendencies never left...” he said sheepishly. "I tend to spew out one or two when someone tries to kill me by way of quesadilla."

Malik blinked, then giggled. "Sorry!” he said. "It wasn't attempted murder, I swear!" Pegasus rolled his eyes.

"I'll ask again. What do you two want to do after we're done eating?" The man repeated his question.

Ryou flicked his ears. "I'm not sure... I might just take a nap... I'm feeling a little tired.” he said softly, looking down. "I wish Malik could still have his fun without me, I'm sure he's eager to go out and enjoy himself."

Malik blinked. "Actually... a nap sounds nice...” he said, and Pegasus chuckled. "Can we nap in the sun?"

"How about this...” Pegasus said. "Once we're finished eating, we'll go buy your bathing suits, and then we'll go down to the hybrid beach. And you can nap on a blanket. Would you like that?" Malik's ears shot up and his tail began to wag. He looked at Ryou, eagerly.

"Yeah!” he barked, and began licking Ryou's cheek, eagerly.

Ryou bit his lip. "I... actually wanted to sleep in the room...” he said frowning. "I'm... not feeling so well.” he added, taking a few more nibbles of his salad before curling up in the seat he was provided.

He wasn't really feeling too bad, he just wanted to have a bit of time to himself, to sort things out. This new adventure was a little overwhelming at first, and he was feeling caught between utter joy, and fear. He just couldn't have fun while he was afraid of his surroundings.

Pegasus smiled, and nodded. "Well... okay... I'll take you up to the room. Malik... If you want, I will put you into the hybrid day care." Malik blinked.

"Okay.” he said, shrugging and gobbling up another quesadilla, and snitching a bit of Ryou's tuna.

Ryou nodded a little and hopped down from his chair, finished with his meal for the most part. "Thank you...” he said smiling slightly.

He was more than eager to have a bit of quiet time, where he could think, and rest himself. He wasn't particularly 'tired' so much as disoriented. A little time with just the wind through the windows, and a soft bed to lie in would be just the thing to calm his nerves.

Pegasus chuckled and stood, letting Malik hop down, too. "First things first, boys... let's get your swimming suits...” he said, and led them from the restaurant after telling the waiter to put it on his tab and leaving a substantial tip. Ten minutes later, he and his pets were wandering through one of the stores, looking for swimming attire.

Ryou looked at the swimsuits with slight interest. "Can I have this one?” he asked, picking up a pair of dark blue swimming trunks, with no particular design on them.

Pegasus looked down at the swim trunks. "Okay, Ryou.” he said.

"I WANT THIS!!!" Malik howled, holding up a bright neon purple banded thong.

"PUT THAT AWAY!!!" Pegasus bellowed, and Malik dropped it where he stood. Pegasus rolled his eyes and shook his head, grabbing a pair of brown surfer shorts with a tropical flower pattern in white on the sides and hems. "Here."

"Yes master...” Malik mumbled.

Ryou giggled softly. "They'll look good on you.” he whispered. "I'm sure they'll impress that fennec girl...” he added, nuzzling Malik and tugging his ear.

Malik snorted. "Not as much as those...” he muttered, looking down at the thong.

"Malik, those would blind anyone who looked." Pegasus drawled, going to pay for the swim wear. "And I don't just mean the color." Malik's ears drooped and he glared at Pegasus.

Ryou giggled. "She seems like a lady of class Malik, I think if you showed her all you had to offer all at once she wouldn't be as impressed.” he added softly, smiling and hoping to raise Malik's self esteem.

Malik snorted and grumbled, still annoyed with Pegasus' comment. Pegasus led Malik to the fitting rooms, and put him in to let him change. Malik emerged a moment later, frowning. "They're too big. And can I have the light purple ones instead? They match my eyes." Pegasus quirked an eyebrow and looked down at Ryou.

Ryou smiled. "Malik you look gorgeous.” he said softly, grinning. "I think they flatter your skin tone, and make you look a lot healthier."

Malik pouted. "They're still too big.” he said, trotting across the store and looking through the sizes. He snatched his size in the purple, and tried them on. "Okay, how do they look?” he asked.

Ryou laughed. "Whichever you like better Malik. I like them both just fine. You're not out to impress me, you're out to impress her.” he added shaking his head amusedly

Pegasus rolled his eyes. "They fit, they're already on you, take those.” he said, and pulled the pair from the store. He led them out of the hotel, and to the hybrid daycare. The woman at the desk smiled.

"One carnivore, one herbivore?" She asked.

"One Omnivore." Pegasus said, offering Malik's leash to her. "The bunny is feeling a bit under the weather, I'm taking him up to the room."

"Okay." The woman said, scanning Malik's collar card. "So... void the instructions that they must be together this time?"

"Yes."

"Okay, Mr. Crawford." She said, petting Malik. "We'll take good care of him, and I'll see that he remains well hydrated. Pick him up whenever."

"Thank you." Pegasus said. "Be good, Malik."

"Yes Master. Bye Ryou!" Malik called, waving his tail.

Ryou smiled. "Have fun!” he called, waving before hopping along with Pegasus, leaving Malik to the daycare.

Malik trotted after the woman leading him out to the hybrid daycare grounds. His tail was wagging excitedly, but when he emerged into the sun, he quickly decided to put his best foot forwards. He relaxed his tail, and held his ears erect and alert, but not perked in excitement or alarm. He wiped the grin off of his face and took up a look and posture suggesting cool confidence. Then, he moved into an easy stride as he walked out into the sun, sitting calmly when his leash and harness was removed.

"Well well well...” A familiar voice sounded. Sure enough, there was the prize-winning Kheti. "If it isn't the boy...” she cooed, strolling past him, stopping to rub against him as she went. "We just keep meeting up don’t we?" She purred, flicking an ear and smirking slightly.

Malik's eyes widened, but he took control of himself and smirked. "We do...” he said. 'Third time's a charm... ' he thought hopefully to himself, maintaining an air of calmly watching the vixen.

Kheti smirked, looking over her shoulder as she slowly strolled away. "I was just off for a swim." She said giving her tail a flick. "I thought I might catch a fish for a snack...” She added calmly trotting towards the hybrid section of the beach, holding herself with all the poise and grace that had been bragged of her.

Malik smirked. "Swim, huh?” he said, standing and following her. He looked around at all the other hybrids, jumping to the side when a pile of sand came flying out of a burrow at him. Then, his eyes narrowed as a male silver fox trotted over to Kheti, strutting his stuff for the female. Malik glared and growled, but quickly calmed down. The male was a silver fox, after all... being a fennec like Kehti had to give him extra points, right?

Kheti looked the silver fox over and smirked. "Well hello there...”She cooed, giving him a soft lick on the cheek. "You're quite the stud...” She said smirking. "I was just heading out for a swim, and hopefully a fishy snack...” She added, before trotting off chuckling inwardly, hearing that the silver fox had decided he'd like to come along as well.

Men were so helpful sometimes, and she was rather hungry.

Malik blinked. It took him a moment to process the scene. He watched the silver male eagerly bound into the water, tail wagging eagerly. Malik snorted and found a comfortable spot, settling down on his chest and folding his paws before him; he was NO pet to a female... pet. He lay there calmly, maintaining a look of quiet dignity.

But much to Malik's surprise, Kheti didn't just let the silverfox fish alone, she indeed jumped into the water, and did her own fishing as well. One thing he did learn however, is that a hot woman is even hotter when she's dripping wet, and Kheti was absolutely dripping with the salty sweet ocean water, and in her teeth, she held a flounder.

Malik blinked, and when Kheti glanced in his direction, he raised his eyebrows and gave her a look to show that he was actually impressed. Then he turned and gave the silver male a look of distaste... the male was fishing like a duck, his hind end and tail being the only part of him seen above the water. Malik looked back to Kheti with a quirked eyebrow.

Kheti smirked trotting over to Malik. "What's wrong kid, can’t swim?" She asked chuckling. "That's fine." She said dropping the flounder before him. "I'll just help him fish, and share with him. you can have my catch, so you don’t feel left out." She asid brushing away a few strands of hair, that were in her eyes from the water.

Malik smiled at her, and sighed. "Master says I am to take it easy and not to exert myself too much. I'm still a bit weak from my... illness.” he said. "But good luck getting anything from that guy... he's as clumsy as they come. I don't think he knows what he's doing. He certainly lacks your...” Malik smirked. "Tenchnique."

Kheti chuckled. "It's fine, I don’t mind helping him. I wouldn't want you to strain yourself in your sickness. You already look like you could fall over and break." She said, flicking her tail amusedly. "Besides, He's got a nice ass, I don’t mind looking at it while he tries." She said chuckling softly and trotting back to the water, to fish once more.

Malik blinked and his eyes popped open, and his jaw dropped. Then, he collapsed and rolled over onto his side, laughing. Well, she certainly wasn't just a pretty face...

It didn't take long for Kheti and the silver fox to emerge, both proudly holding yet another surprise in their jaws. A swordfish, likely a baby that had merely wandered too far inland, but a SWORDFISH!

Malik stared in amazement. "Wow...” he muttered to himself, suddenly feeling very... inadequate...

Kheti gave the silver fox another appreciative lick, before the two of them worked at cutting it in half, the male taking the 'smaller half' as they had to cut it with their teeth and claws. She picked up her half, and trotted back to Malik, smirking. "How's the flounder?"

Malik blinked and looked down at the untouched fish. Okay... now what?

"I don't know.” he said with a smile. "It's proper to wait for the lady to begin her meal first."

Kheti flicked her tail and shrugged, beginning her very exquisite meal. After all, swordfish was a delicacy that was usually reserved for the truly rich.

Malik waited a moment, then started on the flounder. "Mmm... it's delicious.” he said, smiling at her. "Thanks. I've never gone fishing before... Actually, I've never really gone to beach before... and I'm not that great of a swimmer...” And he gave her a sheepish smile.

Kheti finished her bite, flicking her tail. "I figured that kid, you didn't even try, plus you look like the runt of the litter, I doubt you could catch a fish if it swam up and slapped you in the face." She said chuckling. "You're still just a kit. You're a cute kit, I'll give you that, but just a kit."

Malik frowned and his ears drooped. Then, he sighed.

"Yeah... I guess I am." He said, and moved his head away from the fish, laying it down on his folded arms. He stared at the water.

Kheti began to groom herself. "It's not your fault, i'm sure you'd try if you could." she said softly, giving him a lick of encouragement. "I'm just looking for a nice strong verile man to keep my den warm tonight." She cooed, laying down and rolling onto her back, sunning herself.

Malik smiled slightly and sighed, wagging his tail a bit. "Well... I would normally say that I qualified, but...” he sighed again. "I'm not at my best... right now...” And he lifted his back leg to scratch his ear.

Kheti flicked her tail slightly. "I see...” She said beginning to straighten her hair. "Well... if you feel down about it, perhaps I should let you rest. I'm sure you aren't interested in joining me for a little romp anyway." She said, calmly getting up and rubbing up against him, before taking a few steps away. "You give up too easily."

Malik let out a large sigh again. Then, he raised his head and smile sadly at her. "Sorry... I... I've never been around a... female before. Or... well, hybrids, really... Aside from Ryou. And he's not exactly, well...” he shrugged. "He's a bunny."

She chuckled and lifted his chin in her paw. "You could be a real stud, if you weren't such a downer...” She said smugly. "I could see us making a very warm den together." She added, running her tail over his back. "Sound fun?"

Malik shivered and almost giggled. "Very...” he said, standing. "Shall I get digging?"

Kheti took a step over Malik, before lowering her chest, and beginning to stretch, pressing very interesting parts of HER body against his. "Sure big boy...” she purred, flicking her tail as she stretched more. "Make sure there's pleanty of room...”

Malik's tail began to wag and he chuckled to himself. "As long as you go easy on me when judging the thing... I've never made a den before...” he said. "Never had enough dirt to do it." And he looked around at all the sand.

"Well... I would imagine we wouldn't be admiring the decor...” She said seductively, running her tongue up his back. "I had... other plans...” she cooed, purring loudly at him.

Malik closed his eyes and shivered, moaning. "Mmmm...” he hummed, then turned his head and gave her a lick on the cheek. "Am I going to get sprayed by a fire hose by your mistress for touching you?” he asked, a laugh in his tone.

"That's what the den is for...” She cooed flicking an ear. "Unless... you'd rather not...” she added, gently nibbling along his shoulders and neck. "I'd hope you'd be up for it thought... We could light your den on fire...” She breathed in his ear, her breath tickling them.

Malik giggled. "A volcanic eruption, huh?” he asked.

"That's your job." She said pressing herself against his back. "Why don’t you hurry and dig hm?"

Malik's eyes widened and he blushed, then jumped to his feet and began digging frantically. "Yes Ma'am!!!"

Kheti chuckled softly and laid down, watching him dig. "It's good to see you're eager." She cooed, grooming her ears. "I like the eager ones... I just hope you're not reckless...”

At that, Malik stopped digging. He stared down at his paws, then slowly looked up at Kheti. Only an hour and a half ago, Ryou had said 'you were never graceful, you're reckless'. Malik sighed and sat, looking at Kheti.

"I'll be honest.” he said. "I can be reckless. I have BEEN reckless... but... a while ago, something happened in my life, and... now I'm trying not to be reckless anymore. I'm doing quite well with the change, but...” he gave her a blush and a sheepish grin. "I have my moments, every now and then...” he had learned a while ago that girls liked it when you were honest, and admitted to your flaws, rather than deny them and try to make yourself seem perfect.

Kheti laughed. "Well you've got spunk, nothing wrong with spunk." She said flicking her tail. "I like spunk... " She said softly, licking her lips.

Malik grinned. "Good to hear. Spunk is something I do have... although generally that term is used to refer to Ryou when he's in one of his moods." And he snickered and started to dig again. "I have a tendency to be referred to more often as 'cocky', 'arrogant' and as 'biting off more than I can chew.' All of those, complements of my big sister." And he gave Kheti a wink. "But that's just when she's annoyed with me."

"Ahh... so you're a troublemaker." She said calmly. "What a funny guy." She said shaking her head amusedly.

Malik shrugged. "I was a trouble maker...” he said with a smile. "Now a reformed trouble maker. And I'm trying to keep it that way. Kits can get away with it. But I'm not a kit anymore... well... at least, I won't be much longer. So it's time I stopped acting like one... right?" And he poked his head up out of the hole he had dug, which was getting quite deep.

Kheti laughed and shook her head. "I don’t think you'll ever outgrow being a Kit." She said amusedly. "You're just too cute."

Malik grinned. "Well... I'll never outgrow the most desired aspects of it...” he said with a wink, before ducking down and flinging sand out of the hole. "Never a boring moment with me!” he called up.

"Lets hope not, I'd like to think we'll be having lots of excitement." Kheti called back, giggling softly. "Wouldn't want to spoil the fun!"

"Oh you can bet your tail on that!!!" Malik called back, still digging at a fevered pace, and getting to the point where all Kheti could see was his legs, swim shorts, and tail.

"My you're a fast digger... mabe you are just sick...” She said approvingly.

Malik blinked and turned around, peeking up at her. "Not sick. RECOVERING.” he corrected, then grinned and winked. "And weak. So imagine how I dig in top condition." And he turned and continued. Until he let out a yelp and shot out of the tunnel. "OWW!!! OWWW!!! OH SHIT!!! AHH!!!” he bounced around for a moment, then sat down and whined, shaking his head. When he stopped, the reason for the outburst was revealed; a crab was dangling from Malik's ear. The fennec whimpered and whined, grimacing in pain.

Kheti laughed loudly. "my my my... looks like you found yourself a snack." She said getting up and in a flash, bit the crab, shattering it's arm, freeing Malik's ear. "Hungry?"

Malik whimpered and reached up, feeling his ear. "THAT LITTLE SHIT TORE MY EAR!!!” he howled, taking his hand down and looking at the blood on his fingers. He glared down at the crab, but as it still had another claw, he kept his distance.

Kheti chuckled and began to clean Malik's ear. "It'll be ok, with proper care it'll be just like new." She whispered, as she cleaned his wound. "Dont worry about it." She cooed, sneaking him a very seductive kiss, bloodied from his own wound.

Malik's tense body relaxed completely, and he gave a small moan and a purr, which he had picked up from being around Bakura, Ryou, and especially Marik... When Kheti moved away, Malik's tongue darted out and began to lick her face, first cleaning his blood from her lips, and then just beginning to groom her, moving quickly up to her ears, which was every hybrid's favorite place to be groomed.

Kheti purred and nuzzled Malik gently swatting him away. "Den first sweet-stuff, unless you'd rather not." She said waving her tail. "If my mistress sees us, then it won’t end well."

Malik blinked, then giggled. "True that.” he said, then gave her a quick kiss, slipping her some tongue, before rubbing against her the way she had to him earlier, then diving back into the burrow and getting back to work.

Kheti laughed and shook her head. "Watch out for crabs!" she called down, giggling at Malik's eagerness.

"You don;t have to tell me that! I learn!!! They aren't gonna catch me off guard ag-OWWW!!!!! FUCK!!!" Malik leapt out, this time shaking a crab off of his finger. "LITTLE SHIT!!!!" The crab let go, hit the ground, and ran. "Oh no, you ain't getting away with that, fucker!!!" Malik shouted, and chased the thing towards the water.

"So much for learning!" Kheti called after him laughing loudly. "You're such a kit!"

Malik didn't answer, he chased the crab around, charging back up the beach and knocking over a gerbil onto his sand castle and mowing down several small children that had been born hybrids. Finally, he let out a war cry, took a flying leap, and pounced on the crab, thoroughly crushing it.

"HAH!! TAKE THAT, ASS WIPE!!! Teach you to pinch ME again!!!"

Kheti clicked her tongue. "Malik you're upsetting the children!" she scolded softly, though she looked rather amused. "C'mon and get back over here...”

Malik glanced over at her, but checked to make sure that the crab was dead before trotting back over the Kheti, tail wagging and head and ears high and proud. He licked her cheek, then returned to his work.