Sacrifice

Sacrifice

Mally-chan & hatochiisai

Disclaimer: No own. Piss off.

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Chapter 5

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Bakura was in town when Mikado arrived. He was browsing at the general store, looking for something to eat. "Gods." he grumbled. "You aint got much selection." he grumbled shaking his head.

Yugi sighed. "When Ryou's crops are weak, we have less selection." he said shrugging. "Take what you can get."

Bakura grumbled and nodded. "Fine. I'll have half a pound of bacon, a tin of biscuits and two eggs." he said placing the payment on the counter.

Mikado froze in the doorway, staring at Bakura. He felt his face heat up, and then, to his horror, he felt something ELSE heat up a bit... lower. He quickly walked across the store, staring at the floor as he went, and pretended to be looking for something.

Bakura continued his shopping as if Mikado wasn't there. It was as if nothing had happened last night! He bought a good frying pan and griddle. "Thanks Yugi. Tell that brother of yours to get off his ass and work some hmm?" Bakura chuckled darkly.

He walked out, brushing past Mikado as he went. Mikado could hear him chuckle under his breath as he passed.

Mikado froze as he did, his face heating up. Once Bakura left, he sighed and relaxed, then walked over to Yugi at the counter.

konekomallychan: "Hi Mikado." Yugi said grinning. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

Ahmose Inarus: "Hi Yugi..." Mikado mumbled. "I... I keep having these... dreams..." He said, leaning on the counter and frowning. "About... Bakura..."

konekomallychan: Yugi's grin broadened. "Oh?" he began laughing. "I dont envy you at all."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado frowned. "I don't blame you... I don't WANT to have these dreams!!! I... I think Bakura is GIVING me these dreams!!!"

konekomallychan: Yugi blinked at that before bursting into giggles. "Riiiiight."

Ahmose Inarus: "Seriously!!! He... he said to me 'see you in your dreams' and that's when I started HAVING them!!! Then yesterday, he... he said something to me... and when I went to sleep... it happened in my dream!!! Oh! And I also dreamed that he was outside my house with a herd of cows... in the morning there were three strange cows in my yard!!!"

konekomallychan: Yugi giggled more. "Mikado, I think you're becoming more insane than my brother. Maybe you hit your head...you should go see YOUR brother...maybe he has some looney medicine for you."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared. "No. I'm having these dreams, and Bakura KNOWS it... I'm sure of it!!!"

konekomallychan: Yugi was wiping tears from his eyes. "Do you even REALIZE how insane you sound?"

Ahmose Inarus: "Do you even realize how insane I FEEL?!" Mikado gasped, shaking his head. "Yugi... thes dreams are... well..." He gulped and turned red. "Um... sexual..." He shook his head again. "I don't FEEL that way about him!!! I don't even KNOW him!!! But... but..." He sighed.

konekomallychan: Yugi just continued laughing. "Mikado...you're SO damn funny."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado frowned. "I'm not TRYING to be funny!!! I'm trying to find out what's going on before I have complete mental breakdown!!!"

konekomallychan: "You have a crush on him." Yugi said calming down. "It's not out of the realm of possibility that you're just dreaming these things because you like him.\

Ahmose Inarus: "But I DON'T!!!" Mikado insisted. "HE likes ME!!! All I know about him is that he insults my liquor, tries to hire Malik when he's on the job, is an outlaw, and MOLESTS me in my SLEEP!!!" Mikado wailed, just as Yami walked in.

konekomallychan: "Alllllrighty then." Yami called walking past snickering. "Another side of Ahmose that I really enjoy." and he disappeared upstairs.

Yugi burst into more laughter.

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado blinked after Yami. "... What about Ahmose?!" He yelped

konekomallychan: Yugi laughed more. "You've just made your brother into a whore-buying, liquor drinking, incestual man Mikado...."

Ahmose Inarus: "He thinks I was talking about AHMOSE?!" Mikado yelped, eyes wide.

konekomallychan: Yugi only laughed more. "Listen Mikado...not many people know much about Bakura. He kinda just drifts in and out of town at his leisure. The best way to find out about Bakura, is FROM Bakura."

Ahmose Inarus: "... I have to TALK TO HIM?!" Mikado yelped. "Great... and I just set my brother up to get arrested again, didn't I?"

konekomallychan: "I doubt it." Yugi said smiling. "Yami doesn't go by word of mouth."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado snorted. "Whatever..." He grumbled. "So... Where would I find... Bakura..." He mumbled.

konekomallychan: "He's still in town." Yugi said shrugging. "When he leaves, he calls for Strigoi."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado blinked. "... Strigoi?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose walked in then. "Strigoi." He said calmly. "From Romanian mythology. Unnatural evil craetures, sometimes said to be evil souls rising from their graves and turning into an apparition at night to haunt the country side... It has also been known to be as a living vampiric witch, and is a close relative of the werewolf. In short, it is an evil creature not of this world that the Romanians have been terrified of for centuries. Why are you talking about the strigoi?"

"... How the hell do you know all of the ABSURD things you know?!" Mikado blurted, staring at his brother.

"... I read." Ahmose said calmly.

konekomallychan: Yugi blinked. "Yeah...." he rolled his eyes. "You need to pull your eyes out of books and try living a little. As for Strigoi, that's Bakura's horse. A real massive one. He doesn't stay around town too often, because he doesn't want the heat 'round here to get to the thing. Personally I think he should get rid of it...it's so MASSIVE!"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado and Ahmose blinked.

"I'd like to see this horse..." Ahmose said, intrigued. Mikado rolled his eyes.

konekomallychan: Just then a loud shrill whistle was heard followed by "STRIGOI!" Followed by the thundering of several hoofbeats.

"Well you're in luck. Bakura's leavin' town again it seems."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose and Mikado both walked outside to see.

Outside, Bakura had a pack packed up and was waiting calmly. Rushing into town was a group of four massive horses all galloping together. At the lead was a massive stallion, and behind him ran another stallion, and two mares. All massive (but less massive in comparison to the lead horse.).

The horses stopped near Bakura and he smiled patting the lead horse's cheek. "Ahh good boy Strigoi." he said offering the horse some oats.


Ahmose Inarus: Mikado blinked, and Ahmose stared at the horses, impressed. Mikado took a deep breath, then walked up to Bakura, who was talking to the horses. He was calling the other stallion, a colt really, Geist, and the lighter mare he called Spiridus, and the darker mare Moroaica.

"... What are they?" Mikado asked. "They're magnifiscent."

konekomallychan: "Gypsy Cobs." Bakura said after a moment, putting the pack on Geist's back. "Only ones in America." he added smugly. "All my personal herd, raised and trained by yours truly."

Ahmose Inarus: "You mean... you have more of these?" Mikado asked, reaching out to the yearling colt, and Geist sniffed at him, curiously.

konekomallychan: "I breed them." Bakura said chuckling. "Mostly young ones. I'll sell them when they are adult."

Ahmose Inarus: "What... What do their names mean? Geist and... Spiridus and... Mor... Moroaica?" Mikado asked. But it was Ahmose who answered before Bakura could even open his mouth.

"Moroi is a phantom that draws energy from the living. Moroaica is a female Moroi. They are closely related to the strigoi." Ahmose explained. "Geist means ghost and Spiridus as you can guess, means spirit, or ghost, but it most closely compared to leperchauns. They can be good or evil." He said, and looked at Bakura. "I'm surprised that an outlaw way out here would know of the supernatural beings of Romanian mythology." Mikado glared.

"Show off..." He grumbled.

konekomallychan: Bakura smirked giving Ahmose a look as he mounted Strigoi. "I know of many things..." he chuckled darkly. "And I am quite full of surprises."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado frowned and glared at Bakura, crossing his arms. "I'll bet you do..." He said slowly, narrowing his eyes. "And I think you need to start explaining some of it..." Ahmose blinked and looked at Mikado.

"What are you talking about?" He asked.

konekomallychan: Bakura chuckled and kicked Strigoi into a trot. "I have no idea. But I think your brother might have a thing for me...the way he turns bright red when I am near him."

Yugi burst into giggles before quickly covering his mouth.

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared. "YOU'RE the one who put them moves on ME!!!" He yelped, and Ahmose turned and glared at Bakura.

"What?!" He demanded.

konekomallychan: Bakura shrugged. "I asked him for a whiskey." he said laughing. "If that's putting the moves on anyone, then your brother must truly be desperate. I hear Mai's a good lay." he added laughing more. "I've made no such moves. And if you'll not take MY word...Malik and Mai were both present the two times I've interacted with your brother. Both times I bought my drink, drank and left."

Ahmose Inarus: "You KISSED me!!!" Mikado howled, throwing his hands up into the air.

konekomallychan: Bakura gave Mikado a shocked look. "No I didn't." he said calmly. "You should see a doctor."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared, as did Ahmose.

"Jerk..." The younger brother snorted.

konekomallychan: Bakura merely laughed. "Uh hello? Outlaw? It comes with the job." he pat Strigoi's head and the horses seemed to laugh as well. "You're a good kid, but quit waterin down your booze."

Ahmose Inarus: "I AM NOT WATERING DOWN THE LIQUOR!!!" Mikado howled. "Maybe YOU'VE just got so much of it in you it no longer has the potency you expect from it!!!"

konekomallychan: Bakura merely chuckled more. "Sure you're not waterin down the booze, I believe you." He shook his head. "You're not watering down the booze, and your brother isn't kissing the sherrif."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's eyes widened, then he glared. "I'm NOT kissing the sheriff..." He snapped, then shifted awkwardly. "HE kissed ME!!!"

konekomallychan: "I believe that's called KISSING the sherrif." Bakura corrected. "And you're dating him too."

Ahmose Inarus: "I AM NOT!!!" Ahmose howled.

konekomallychan: "But Ahmose..." Yami said softly. He was standing in the doorway of the general store and looked absolutely devastated.

Bakura smirked. "You're right..I guess you're not."

Yami shook his head and went back inside "I shoulda known..." he mumbled.

This of course brought the glare of Yugi on Ahmose. "How could you say you'd do somethin like that and get his hopes up if you didn't mean it?!" Yugi said coldly.

Ahmose Inarus: "Wait. What?!" Ahmose asked, looking frustrated and confused. "Just because I agreed to... go on a date, it doesn't mean we're... TOGETHER and DATING!!!"

konekomallychan: Yugi kicked Ahmose suddenly in the shin. "You just crushed him!" he howled livid. "He's been looking forward to that date and you just shot him down! And what's worse, you shot him down infront of BAKURA!" He kicked him again and glared daggers. "You're a horrible person!" He stormed back into the general store, and slammed the door.

Bakura laughed. "Well now...I think you BOTH have bigger things to deal with, than me."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose winced, then glared. "Just get the fuck out of my sight." He snapped, turning and storming away. Mikado blinked after his brother, then glared at Bakura before storming away as well.

konekomallychan: Bakura laughed after them. "Seeya later Mikado." he called laughing. "And dont water down my booze this time!"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado whirled. "If you don't like it, don't drink it!!!" He shouted back, and went to the saloon to take inventory. Ahmose on the other hand wen to the back of the general store and entered through the back door.

konekomallychan: The back room was absolutely PACKED with barrels full of everything from apples to wine.

konekomallychan: Suddenly a bullet whizzed past Ahmose and Yugi glared from the doorway. "Breaking and entering?" he hissed, he looked furious. "Haven't you done enough damage?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose glared at Yugi. "I'm going to talk to your brother." He said. "Put that down, guns are not for children."

konekomallychan: "I may be short, but I'm no child...and haven't been since our parents died." Yugi growled. "And I think you've done more harm than good already. Anything you could say to him would NOT make things better."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose snorted, then turned and headed up the stairs. "Mind your store."

konekomallychan: Yugi glared. "Get out!" he howled. "If Yami wanted to see you, he'd find you himself!"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose ignored Yugi and just continued up stairs. He looked around once he reached the top of the stairs.

konekomallychan: There was a spacious living-area, and a small hallway which had three doors along it. One was a bathroom, and the other two must be used for bedrooms.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose sighed and headed to the hall. He stood and listened for a moment, to see if he could hear Yami.

konekomallychan: There was soft shuffling heard from the left room.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose sighed and turne, knocking on that door.

konekomallychan: There was no answer, the shuffling continued.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose sighed and turned the knob.

konekomallychan: Inside, Yami was hunched over a desk, writing a letter. He let out a soft sigh as he wrote. He was definatly unhappy.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose closed the door behind himself and walked across the room, then laid a hand on Yami's shoulder.

konekomallychan: Yami looked up at Ahmose for a moment before turning away and shrugging of the hand. "Why are you here? Did Yugi dog you into seeing me?"

Ahmose Inarus: "No... actually he nearly shot me trying to keep me away." Ahmose said softly.

konekomallychan: "I cant blame him. If I had my gun, I'd shoot you to keep you away too." Yami said turning back to his letter. "You dont have to go out with me." he added after a moment. "I didn't realize just how strongly you were against it. I'll leave you alone."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose sighed. "Bakura was pissing me off... I agreed to spend a day with you. And I'll do it... if anything, I'll get to know you better." He said.

konekomallychan: "No thanks." Yami said continuing to write. "Wouldn't want to ruin a good day for you. Consider yourself off the hook, I shouldn't be wasting either of our time anyway."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose frowned. "I... I didn't mean to hurt you..." He said softly. "I'm sorry..."

konekomallychan: Yami turned soft eyes on Ahmose. "I'm fine. I've always been fine." he put down his pen and sighed. "I'll always be fine. So you dont have to even feel bad. Go back to your practice...I'll see about a transfer, so I wont even be a sight you'll have to endure."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose frowned at Yami and laid a hand down on the letter he was writing. "You're not a sight to NDURE..." He said, and smiled shyly. "You're... more than easy on the eyes...." He flushed a bit at that admission.

konekomallychan: Yami looked at Ahmose once more. "If that were true you wouldn't hate the idea of kissing me, you wouldn't adamantly refuse a date." he shook his head. "Dont pity me. I dont want it."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose frowned. "I don't HATE the idea of kissing you!!!" He insisted. "I'm just... not sure I'm comfortable with it... And I have agreed to go on a date with you. So... let's go."

konekomallychan: "You dont even like me." Yami said shaking his head. "It's just a big waste of time and engergy. I heard you out there. You win. I dont want to date you."

Ahmose Inarus: "If I got to know you more, I might like you." Ahmose said. "You don't seem the type to give up so easily..."

konekomallychan: "Easily? You shot me down in every avenue! And THEN you shouted for all the world to hear about how you weren't going to go out with me. In font of that bastard Bakura...He already thinks he's better than me, but thanks for assuring him of it."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose snorted. "That jerk is NOT better than you." He said firmly.

konekomallychan: Yami snorted. "I dont think so either, but I'm sure he thinks he's way better now. Shot down again." He moved Ahmose's hand from the paper.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose frowned and put his hand on Yami's. "I didn't shoot you down. I was just... yelling at that asshole..." Ahmose growled. "He touched my brother..." And he looked away, angrilly.

konekomallychan: "Who? Bakura?" Yami raised an eyebrow. "Did you see him do it?"

Ahmose Inarus: "I beleive my brother." Ahmose said, sighing. "I don't trust that outlaw."

konekomallychan: Yami shook his head. "I hate to tell this to ya Ahmose...but Bakura doesn't rape people. All he does is steal cattle...and he only does THAT to taunt me."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose raised an eyebrow. "Really? How long have you put up with him?!"

konekomallychan: "An irritatingly long time." Yami mumbled. "Not just me either. He's a cocky bastard. No lawman has EVER caught him stealing cattle."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose smiled at that. "His arrogance will be his downfall." He said, then frowned. "Do you think... HE put those cows in my yard?"

konekomallychan: Yami gave Ahmose a look. "I knew he put those cows in your yard." he said after a moment. "Those were Jeb Dixon's cows."

Ahmose Inarus: "... And yet you arrested me for it?" Ahmose asked, raising an eyebrow.

konekomallychan: "Yes I did." Yami said after a moment. "I wont anymore."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose sighed. "That's a releif... I'l like to start working." He said.

konekomallychan: "Now...if you dont mind?" Yami said moving Ahmose's hand once more. "I have transfer papers to fill out."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose frowned and grabbed Yami's hand. "Don't."

konekomallychan: "Why not?" Yami said frowning.

Ahmose Inarus: "I came here to start a new life... not to uproot someone else's..." Ahmose said. "Please stay."

konekomallychan: Yami sighed. "Why? So every time I look at you I can remember that I cant ever have you?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose frowned. "Leave, and that may be the case..." He said softly. "Come on... Let's go out."

konekomallychan: Yami sighed. "Do you WANT to...or are you just trying to make me feel better so you wont have it on your shoulders that you utterly crushed my heart?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked, then smiled. "A bit of both." He said. "I would like to get to know you when I'm... NOT under arrest..."

konekomallychan: Yami smiled slightly. "Do I still get a kiss?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked and flushed. "Um... M-Maybe...?"

konekomallychan: "Now?" Yami added hopefully.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's eyes widened and he squeaked. "N-Now? Oh... Um... o-okay..." He mumbled fidgeting.

konekomallychan: Yami grinned broadly. "Alright. Kiss me." He said pointing to his own lips. "C'mon"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked. "Huh?! Oh... ummm..." Ahmose flushed and squirmed, but leaned forwards hesitantly, and placed a quick kiss on Yami's lips, jumping back almost immediately and blushing like a school girl.

konekomallychan: Yami blinked. "Aww c'mon! You broke my heart!" he pouted. "I deserve a better kiss than that! What is this? Kindergarten?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose snorted. "For me, it may as well be. You are the only person who has ever kissed me, and that I have ever kissed."

konekomallychan: "C'mon, try again." Yami said hopefully. "Pleeease?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose squirmed and flushed again. "Um... maybe later..." He mumbled, bashfully.

konekomallychan: Yami pouted. "Alright..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose nodded. "So... shall we go?" He asked softly.

konekomallychan: Yami stood and nodded suddenly scooping Ahmose into his arms and giving him a REAL kiss.

Ahmose Inarus: "NNMMFFF!!" Ahmose exclaimed, eyes wide as he squirmed.

konekomallychan: Yami pulled away slowly, kissing the side of Ahmose's lips. "THAT's a kiss." he whispered grinning.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose gulped audibly, his face red and eyes wide. "... Oh." He squeake.

konekomallychan: Yami nuzzled Ahmose, hugging him. "I love you." he whispered after a moment.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's eyes widened. "Huh? But... you hardly know me!!!"

konekomallychan: "I loved you from the moment I saw you!" Yami argued. "I want to be a part of your life, even if it is a 'new life'." Yami said firmly. "I dont want to live without you...why do you think I was so hurt you wouldn't date me?"

Ahmose Inarus: "Um... Because you're really REALLY lonely?" Ahmose asked.

konekomallychan: Yami shook his head. "I've been on dates before. I've been turned down before too...but Ahmose...I adore you!"

Ahmose Inarus: "Why?!" Ahmose yelped.

konekomallychan: "I dont know...I just do." Yami admitted. "I didn't need to know you...I love you."

Ahmose Inarus: "What if I was a complete homophobis ass?" Ahmose asked.

konekomallychan: "I'd still love you." Yami breathed gazing deeply into Ahmose's eyes. "And I got lucky...you're not."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blushed. Again. "Um... we should, uh... go..."

konekomallychan: Yami shook his head. "You wanted to get to know me...lets stay here..." he cooed. "And...get aquainted."

Ahmose Inarus: "Um... Okay..." Ahmose mumble, looking around for a place to sit.

konekomallychan: Yami wrapped an arm around Ahmose's waist and lead him out to the living area. "Couch?" he offered grinning

Ahmose Inarus: "Uh, yeah, sure..." Ahmose said, heading for the thing.

konekomallychan: Yami sat next to Ahmose, gazing at him lovingly. "So..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose squirmed under that gaze. "... Uhhhh... so..."

konekomallychan: "What would you like to know?" Yami purred looking ready to pounce Ahmose.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose shifted a bit in his seat. "Um... I dunno... I feel like I should be asking you that..."

konekomallychan: "Take off your shirt?" Yami said snickering.

Ahmose Inarus: "WHAT?!" Ahmose yelped. "No!!!"

konekomallychan: Yami laughed. "Why not?"

Ahmose Inarus: "Give me a good reason why I should!!!" Ahmose cried.

konekomallychan: "Because you're beautiful." Yami offered. "and I bet you're even HOTTER without the shirt."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose gave Yami a look. "Gotta do better than flattery." He snorted, but he blushed all the same.

konekomallychan: "You're blushing." Yami pointed out grinning. "Should I just grope you now? Or keep asking about the shirt?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose yelped and scooted away at that.

konekomallychan: Yami however pounced and latched onto Ahmose, cuddling him quite contently, no groping at all. "Ahh..." he purred contently. "My Ahmose..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked and just sat completely still, not quite sure what to make of this... clingy young man. At that moment, Ahmose found it hard to beleive that Yami was the sherrif.

konekomallychan: Yami sighed. "You're so beautiful." He nuzzled up to Ahmose and just cuddled him calmly. "Why dont you tell ME about you, since you dont have any questions about me."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked. "What's to tell?" He asked. "My brother, who is actually my half brother, and myself came here from New Orleans."

konekomallychan: Yami began running a hand through Ahmose's hair. "You've got such soft hair..." he said after a moment. "I love it."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked, then shivered and closed his eyes. "Um... thanks?"

konekomallychan: "I also like your eyes." Yami purred as he continued to gently 'play' with Ahmose's hair. "They're gorgeous..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose was turning redder by the moment... he had never been spoken to like this... or touched like this... His body shivered again, delighted at the feeling of Yami's fingers in his hair.

konekomallychan: Yami smirked and pulled Ahmose closer to him, kissing along his jaw line. "your blushing...it's only making you look more beautiful..." he whispered in Ahmose's ear, nibbling it slightly. "Get much more beautiful...and I'll never be able to let you leave..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose squirmed, biting back a moan... he couldn't beleive how good a few simple touches could feel...

konekomallychan: "Ahmose...I know it sounds silly to you..but I want to spend the rest of my life with you...I fell in love with you the moment I laid eyes on you..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose stared. "Why?! What is it about me?! Was it the rifle?!"

konekomallychan: Yami laughed suddenly. "Oh yeaah...I adore that part of you too..." and he gave Ahmose a slight grope.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose jumped and let out a yip, turning red again.

konekomallychan: Yami chuckled. "Kinda makes you regret bringing your rifle into it doesn't it?" another grope.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose just stared at Yami. "What is WRONG with you?!" He yelped.

konekomallychan: "You're a doctor. Examine me?" Yami said smirking.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's eyes widened. "W-What?!" He gasped, his mouth drying out.

konekomallychan: Yami laughed. "Why dont you tell me what's wrong with me, after examining me?"

Ahmose Inarus: "What?! But... but..." Ahmose looked terribly flustered and embarassed. "That's just WRONG!!!"

konekomallychan: "Then how about I examine you?" Yami said giving Ahmose a sly look.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's eyes only grew wider and he made a choked noise. "Um... somehow... I doubt that's much... better..." He stammered, squirming slightly

konekomallychan: Yami grinned. "Well what'll it be? You examine me...or I examine you?" he pressed close to Ahmose, lips near his object of affection's lips.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's lower lip trembled as he became acutely aware of Yami's... close proximity. "Uh... Uhhh..." He stammered, his mind not fully functioning...

konekomallychan: Yami grinned. "Five seconds to answer, or I'll start kissing you again."

Ahmose Inarus: "What?! Can't we go grab lunch or something?!" Ahmose whined, struggling across the couch.

konekomallychan: "I think I see a nice lunch right here..." Yami said proudly, pouncing Ahmose again, and kissing him.

Ahmose Inarus: "RNNMM!!" Ahmose whined in protest, wriggling around under Yami, flailing. And this was what Yugi walked in on.

konekomallychan: Yugi's eyes widened. "Wow...so instead of dating him you're gonna fuck him?" he said walking past into the kitchen, trying not to laugh like a schoolgirl. That's his big brother! "GO YAMI!"

Ahmose Inarus: That only made Ahmose thrash and flail about even more.

konekomallychan: Yami grinned and backed off Ahmose. "Now I get to 'examine' you!" he said eagerly.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose stared. "W-What?" He gasped.

konekomallychan: "Examine." Yami said beginning to unbutton Ahmose's shirt as Yugi walked past once more. "Dont forget to clean up before you cook dinner." he called back smiling. "No sex in my food please."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose gripped the sofa tightly and stared Yami in the eyes, his own eyes wide. "S-Stop that..." He gasped, breathing harshly.

konekomallychan: Yami finished unbuttoning the shirt, running a cool finger down Ahmose's chest. "ohhh you're beautiful topless..."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose shivered at that, goosebumps rising on his skin. He squirmed. "I... I thought goind topless was against the law..." He said.

konekomallychan: "Oh that's RIIIIGHT" Yami grinned. He stood pulling Ahmose to his feet. "C'mon then..." he purred. "We have some....work...to do."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked, standing. "We do?" He asked, confused.

konekomallychan: Yami pulled Ahmose along, down the stairs and out to his office. Once inside he locked the door and pushed Ahmose into the cell, pinning him to the wall. "You're under arrest..." he hissed kissing him, one hand in Ahmose's hair, the other running over his chest.

Ahmose Inarus: "WHUMF?!" Ahmose yelped, stunned. He pulled away. "WHAT?!"

konekomallychan: "You said it yourself. I was gonna let it slide..." Yami purred pinching one of Ahmose's nipples. "But you're such a good influence...keep me on the straight and narrow."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose gasped and jerked at the jolt of pleasure that shot through him. "W-What are... you doing?" He breathed.

konekomallychan: "Making you shiver." Yami whispered touching foreheads with Ahmose, a sparkle of amusement in his eyes. "And hopefully making you fall in love with me too.."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose flushed, staring at Yami, before backing away and plopping down on the coth, holding his shirt closed over his chest. He frowned a bit, thinking.

konekomallychan: Yami watched Ahmose for a while, before sitting next to him and pulling a small sack from his pocket. Inside were small multicolored bean-shaped things, which he popped into his mouth and chewed.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked at the little things, but sighed and leaned against the wall, still squirming a bit...

konekomallychan: Yami offered Ahmose one after a moment. "Want one?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked, but accepted one.

konekomallychan: "I'm gettin pretty good at this inventing thing." Yami said as Ahmose ate the bean. "It's supposed to taste like grapes. Does it?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose cocked his head. "... Yes, I do beleive it does." He said after a moment.

konekomallychan: Yami grinned. "I made a whole bunch." he held the bag out to Ahmose. Every color of the rainbow colored beans sat within. "Jelly Beans."

Ahmose Inarus: "Oh. They're good." Ahmose said with a nod. "A good dessert... but I REALLY want lunch..."

konekomallychan: Yami smiled and kissed Ahmose. "Want me to cook for you again?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blushed and looked down. "That... that would be... nice..." He said softly.

Ahmose Inarus: Yami: I'll feed you, and then, when your guard is down, I'll strip you down and ravage you right here in the jail cell!!!! ...... Kinky... ^___________^

konekomallychan: Yami smiled and kissed Ahmose. "Alright...wait here..." he purred and stood exiting.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked. "... In jail?!"

konekomallychan: "Yup. You're under arrest, You gotta stay." Yami said leaving Ahmose to the cell.

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked, then scowled and flopped back onto the cot in a huff.

konekomallychan: Yami returned about an hour later carrying a large box. He set the box down once he was in the cell. He began pulling hot pans from it. "I decided to give you some more hot things." he said setting out the spiced meat, soft corn tortillas, red rice, refried beans and a pepper-filled red sauce. "And...you and I can drink my drink." he said pulling out two bottles. "It tastes a bit like sasparilla...but it's different I swear!"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose watched. "Oh?" He asked, sliding to the floor to sit across from Yami. His mouth was watering.

konekomallychan: "Uh huh. I go to the world's fair every year..." he said blushing a bit. "I see all sorts of new inventions. Sometimes I even buy one or two of them. I bought this one. The patent's all mine now. It's called 'Root Beer'."

Ahmose Inarus: "Oh?" Ahmose asked, and took the stuff, trying it. His eyes widened. "Ohhhhh... this is GOOD!!!"

konekomallychan: Yami nodded eagerly. "I was thinking about selling some to your brother, so that Yugi could go to his saloon sometimes. Or Ryou...he's so scared of the place it'd be good to break that fear."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose nodded. "Mikado would love to sell it. Hell, he'd probably be one of his biggest customers." He chuckled.

konekomallychan: Yami smiled offering Ahmose a plate and fork. "Help yourself..." he set out a small coffee tin. "when you're done, we can have some jelly beans."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose smiled and nodded. "Thank you." He said, and began to sample Yami's cooking.

konekomallychan: Yami smiled and began eating as well. "You know...if you were my lover...maybe we could...go to the world's fair together...I think you'd like it. Lots of things to see and learn."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blushed lightly. "Perhaps..."

konekomallychan: "Plus...lots of travel. I bet the trip itself would be as fun as arriving."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose nodded. "I'm sure it would." He said softly, enjoying his lunch.

konekomallychan: Yami smiled watching Ahmose as he ate. He was absolutely in love.

Ahmose Inarus: When Ahmose was finished, he set the dishes aside and leaned back with a satisfied sigh.

konekomallychan: Yami smiled and scooted next to Ahmose, finished as well. "I love you...and I'm willing to wait...a LITTLE...for you to love me back hmm?"

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked and looked at Yami. "Um... okay..." He mumbled, flushing.

konekomallychan: Yami kissed Ahmose once more. "But I wont wait forever...sooner or later I'm getting in your pants. Then giving you a ring. In that order."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose's eyes widened. "What?!" He yelped, scooting away.

konekomallychan: Yami offered Ahmose a jelly bean. "You heard me. I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you. And get in your pants."

Ahmose Inarus: "Oh, good grief!!!" Ahmose whined.

konekomallychan: Yami grinned. "But you're not objecting."

Ahmose Inarus: "I... well... I mean... It's... Ummmmmm..." Ahmose stammered, looking anywhere but at Yami.

konekomallychan: Yami smiled warmly and kissed Ahmose's cheek. "I adore you...You can go now..." he purred. "This was the best date of my life...because it was with you."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose blinked, and flushed. "It... it's okay..." He said with a shy smile. "Besides... it's rude to eat and run..."

konekomallychan: Yami's smile only broadened. "You...wanna go on a ride? See the sights?"

Ahmose Inarus: "Sights?" Ahmose asked.

konekomallychan: Yami nodded. "There's some nice sights outside of town...a nice river...Ishizu's village...the land." Yami shrugged. "I think it's a sight to behold."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose thought a bit, then smiled. "Sure." He said.

konekomallychan: Yami helped Ahmose up from the floor. As they Set out, they passed Bakura riding back into town on Strigoi. Bakura gave them a knowing look. "Dont stay out too late." he chuckled. "Your brothers will worry."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose glared. "YOU stay away from MY brother." He snapped.

konekomallychan: "I dont approach him unless to buy booze." Bakura snorted. "and I dont intend to approach him further than for booze."

Ahmose Inarus: "Good. Keep it that way." Ahmose growled.

konekomallychan: Bakura gave Ahmose a smirk. "You do not scare me one bit Ahmose." he said calmly as he rode past.

Yami glared at Bakura. "He always knows everyone's business...even if no one tells him."

Ahmose Inarus: Ahmose snorted. "He had better keep his hands off of my brother..." He grumbled.

konekomallychan: Bakura however dismounted Strigoi infront of the saloon and patted his nose whispering to it calmly, waiting for Mikado to come along and open it.

Ahmose Inarus: But fifteen minutes later, Mikado poked his head out. "Are you going to come in or just stand there?" He asked.

konekomallychan: Bakura chuckled and raised an eyebrow. "I didn't think coming in when it isn't really Saloon hours just yet was proper of me." he pat Strigoi again. "Shade." he said firmly. The horse turned and galloped off. Bakura turned and walked into the saloon. "Got anything not watered down?" he said snickering.

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared. "Shut up." He snapped, and went back inside.

konekomallychan: Bakura hummed and walked across the room, sitting down and stretching. "I'll have whatever you think isn't watered down."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared at Bakura and went behind the bar. Bakura looked around, suddeny noticing that he was the only person there. A moment later, Mikado slammed a bottle of tequila down before him.

konekomallychan: Bakura grinned. "Aww did you get this just for me?" he said looking quite pleased. "Why thank you."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado snorted, then poured himself a drin, and walked around the bar, sitting beside Bakura, frowning down into his glass.

konekomallychan: Bakura opened his bottle and took a long drink. "mmm... Good stuff." he said grinning. "So, why the long face?"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado sighed. "... Who ARE you?!"

konekomallychan: "Bakura. Cattle thief." Bakura said laughing. "Didn't you gather that much?"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared. "... What have you done to me?!"

konekomallychan: "uh...made you buy better booze?" Bakura said, playing dumb, though his eyes gave away his amusement.

Ahmose Inarus: "... why do I keep dreaming about you?!" He finally demanded to know.

konekomallychan: "Because I'm sexy?" Bakura continued, drinking once more. "Irresistable?"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared at him again. "You're not funny."

konekomallychan: "Who said I was trying to be?" Bakura took another drink. "What exactly are you accusing me of here?"

Ahmose Inarus: "I think you're putting those dreams into my head." Mikado said after regarding Bakura for a moment.

konekomallychan: Bakura laughed. "Oh am I now?"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado just kept staring at him. "Yes."

konekomallychan: "And what proof have you?" Bakura said taking another drink. "Of such a laughable accusation."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado scowled. "Well... none... but I still beleive it!!!"

konekomallychan: "Alright. Then what exactly do you intend to do? Lets say I could somehow...ha....give you dreams of me." Bakura said after a moment, giving Mikado a smirk. "Whatcha gonna do about it squirt?"

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado blinked several times, now looking confused. "Um... Ask you to... stop?"

konekomallychan: "HA!" Bakura shook his head laughing. "What a pussy." He downed the rest of his bottle and continued laughing. "Well even if I WAS giving you dreams, that wouldn't even intimidate Yugi into stopping."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado glared, and in a flash, Bakura suddenly found himself staring down the barrel of six shooter. Mikado's thumb rested on the hammer.

"Care to say that again?" He hissed, eyes flashing.

konekomallychan: Bakura blinked a bit and smirked. "God I love that spunk." he said calmly pressing the gun away from himself. "Murder's a crime kid, do you really wanna upset your friend sherrif?"

Ahmose Inarus: "Stop molesting me in my sleep!!!" Mikado shouted, then froze. Fuck... DAMN his big mouth!!!

konekomallychan: Bakura burst into more laughter. "Horny dreams of me hmm?" he advanced on Mikado. "And you're blaming me? Shame on you..."

Ahmose Inarus: "YOU DID IT!!!" Mikado cried. "I KNOW you did!!! You said 'see you in your dreams' and I started dreaming about you!!!"

konekomallychan: Bakura laughed, grabbing Mikado's collar and pulling him from the stool. He pulled the youth to mere inches from his face. "Oh yeah?" he smirked. "Whatcha gonna do about it?" Bakura pressed a finger to Mikado's chest, where he'd carved his symbol. A wave of ecstacy hit the youth like a ton of bricks. "Nothing. That's what you're going to do."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado jerked and moaned, nearly losing his balance. "W-What... have you done to me...?!" He gasped, shaking.

konekomallychan: Bakura snorted and stood pressing Mikado's back against the bar counter. "I told you. You're mine." Bakura hissed in Mikado's ear. "You cant escape me...no matter where you go."

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado gasped and writhed, trying to push Bakura off. "W-What have you done to me?!" He cried again.

konekomallychan: "Marked you as mine." Bakura purred beginning to unbutton Mikado's shirt. When the youth's chest was exposed, the mark was once again apparent on his flesh, as though it'd been tatooed into him.

Ahmose Inarus: Mikado stared down at his own chest, eyes wide in shock, and perhaps a bit of horror. "... What...?"

konekomallychan: "I told you. You're MINE." Bakura said firmly. "Did you think I was lying?"

Ahmose Inarus: "What did you do...?" Mikado whimpered, staring at Bakura with wide eyes.

konekomallychan: "Nothing more than carving my mark into you." Bakura whispered in Mikado's ear. "and tied your feelings of lust to it...with magic."

Ahmose Inarus: "W-What?" Mikado gasped, shivering. "Magic?"

konekomallychan: Bakura smirked nodding. "Yes. Magic." he hissed nibbling Mikado's ear, then tossing him up onto the bar and pinning his hands above his head with one hand, the other roaming over Mikado's chest. "Dont act so surprised..." he purred taking one of Mikado's nipples between his fingers and pinching harshly. "A bandit that's never even been SEEN stealing whole herds of cattle at a time? Surely must have the aid of magic.."

Mikado gasped and arched his back, writhing. "Ahhh... C-Cattle? You... put those... cows in our yard didn’t you?" Mikado asked, trying to squirm out of Bakura's grip, his six shooter lying on the floor...

Bakura nodded. “Yeah, of course I left those cows in your yard!!!” He said laughing. “Who else would have left cows in your yard?”

”But… why?” Mikado asked, giving Bakura a look.

Bakura grinned. “Because it’s tradition to give an engagement gift before one gets married.”

“… WHAT?!” Mikado howled, thrashing and struggling to get off of the bar and away from Bakura. “ENGAGEMENT?! ARE YOU NUTS?! GET AWAY FROM ME!!!”

Bakura quickly pulled the rope from his side and bound Mikado. “OH yes. We are getting married.” Bakura said proudly. “I left you the cows, you took the cows, you accepted my proposal.”

“I took them back to the guy you STOLE them from!” Mikado screamed, flailing about in a panic.

Bakura hefted Mikado from the bar and slung him over his shoulder, chuckling to himself. “It doesn’t matter what you DID with the cows, you still accepted the cows, so you are now my bride!” And he carried Mikado out of the saloon.

“What?! NO!!! I am NOT!!!” Mikado yelped, squirming and thrashing. “Someone help me!!! Get this lunatic away from me!!! Ahmose!!! Yami!!!”

Once outside Bakura whistled for Strigoi. Once the horse arrived, he slung Mikado over the horse’s and mounted him, then kicked Strigoi into a smooth gallop.

Mikado screamed bloody murder, thrashing and straining against the ropes and trying to get free, his heart pounding in his terror.

Bakura calmly pat Mikado on the back. “Scream all you want, no one can hear you. The fact of the matter is, magic works.”

Mikado stared in horror. “WHAT?!” He shouted, and his hopes of rescue faded when they passed Yami and Ahmose on the street… neither even looked at them, even as Mikado cried out for help.

Akura laughed even louder. “They can’t HEAR you!!!” He taunted. He actually stopped Strigoi and turned, walking the horse back down the street until they were right next to Ahmose. “Go ahead. Scream as loud as you can. If you can get his attention, I’ll let you go.” Bakura challenged, boldly.

Mikado stared at his brother who was standing right in front of him, and not even looking. He and Yami just calmly sat on the front steps of the general store, having root beer and jelly beans. “… Ahmose…?” Mikado whimpered hopelessly.

Bakura let out a harsh laugh. “Is that the best you’ve got?” He asked. “Scream!!! Try all you can to get his attention!” He taunted.

”SHUT UP!!!” Mikado cried, beginning to fight to get free of the ropes, and get OFF of the horse. Strigoi snorted and pranced, then neighed his irritation, tossing his head as Mikado screamed and cursed at Bakura, threatening him with all manners of consequences if he didn’t let him go RIGHT THIS MINUTE!!!

Bakura merely laughed in reply, giving Mikado’s behind a good grope. “Yeah… I don’t really see you doing ANY of that to me…”

Mikado let out a shriek and thrashed. “GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF ME!!!”

Bakura kicked Strigoi back into a gallop, and once the horse was on his way, he turned his attention back to Mikado. He raised his hand and brought it down harshly on Mikado’s backside.

“OW!!! HEY!!!” Mikado shouted, jerking and twisting around, glaring.

Bakura the action several times until Mikado’s struggles slowly died down… nearly twenty minutes later.

Bakura eased Strigoi into a smooth canter after Mikado’s struggles died down. “I don’t see what the big objection is… you already admitted that you want me…”

Mikado didn’t say anything. He just hung limply over the horse’s back, shaking and gasping.

Bakura sighed and slowed Strigoi to a halt. Once the horse had stopped, he helped Mikado up to sit properly before him.

Mikado was still shaking and gasping, and wet trails cutting through all the dust on his face gave away that he had been crying. As it was, he slumped back into Bakura, exhausted from his own struggles, and he grimaced now that his weight was resting on his backside, that was now horribly tender and sore.

Bakura gave a sigh and hugged Mikado, tenderly. “You wanted to get to know me… are you backing out of that now?”

Mikado groaned and turned his face away from Bakura. “Bastard…” He gasped, his voice choked with dust and emotion. “I meant over a damn drink or something! Not… kidnapping me!!!”

“I don’t like your watered down booze.” Bakura said suddenly.

“IT IS NOT WATERED DOWN!!!” Mikado screamed on the top of his lungs, then burst into a fit of coughing.

“Now was that really necessary? Now you’re coughing!!! Your throat is tender and raw but you still found it necessary to yell about your watered down booze!”

“BASTARD!!! I’ll fuckin kill you!!” Mikado screamed between coughs, struggling again.

Bakura chuckled and pressed his lips to Mikado’s in a tender kiss. Once he pulled away he smiled. “I’m sure you will but for now do you think you can stop your screaming about your watered down booze before you cough up a lung?”

”FUCK YOU!!!” Mikado shouted, and head butted Bakura in the nose, then twisted and shouldered him roughly, and the cattle rustler fell off of the horse and landed heavily on his side.

However, once Bakura was off of Strigoi’s back, the horse went nuts, bucking and kicking until he had thrown Mikado as well.

But Mikado didn’t land as nicely as Bakura had. Without use of his arms, he was unable to break his fall and landed awkwardly on his shoulders, and for a moment, Bakura feared that Mikado’s neck had snapped.

Bakura rushed to the youth’s side and cradled him. “Are you alright?” He asked calmly. “You can’t go throwing me from my own horse, Strigoi is very picky about who rides him…”

Mikado groaned. “Unnh… get… your filthy hands off of me…” He growled.

Bakura gave Mikado a look. “We’re out in the middle of nowhere at least a half hour’s ride at full gallop from town. Do you REALLY want to be marooned out here?”

“I dunno… I might… if the alternative is being your prisoner…” Mikado hissed, glaring.

“You’ll never make it back to town alive.” Bakura said calmly. “The coyotes will get you. If you don’t drop and die of exhaustion and the elements.”

Mikado glared. “Maybe I’ll take my chances.” He snapped, jerking away from Bakura and trying to get to his feet.

“You’re also invisible.” Bakura pointed out. “Even if you get back to town, no one would see or hear you… without me, you may as well not exist.”

Mikado turned and stared at Bakura, eyes wide. Then he frowned and looked away, glaring at ground and looking like he was trying not to cry again, his teeth clenched. “Bastard…” He spat.

“Well, choice is yours.” Bakura said, standing. “Or you can live the life of a ghost.” Mikado continued to glare at the ground, but he drooped in defeat.

”… Fine…”

“Are you going to come with me willingly? Because if you plan to fight me every step of the way, I’ll just leave you here.” Bakura said calmly. Mikado winced and growled for a moment, but quickly grew silent.

“I won’t resist…” He finally said. Bakura helped Mikado to his feet and untied him.

“Good. Then let us proceed.” He called Strigoi back over and mounted him, then offered Mikado his hand. Mikado glared and looked like he wanted to BITE the hand, but eventually he gave in and took it.

Bakura helped Mikado up and smiled. “Good to see you’re giving me a chance.”

“Not by choice…” Mikado snarled.

Bakura gave Mikado a look. “Drop that attitude and I’ll leave you here and go on my merry way.” Mikado glared at Bakura, but then lowered his eyes, drooping, and giving a sigh of defeat.

Bkaura hugged Mikado gently and once again spurred Strigoi into a canter. “I think you’ll like my home.” He said after a moment. “It’s a place like you’ve never seen…” Mikado gave no response. Bakura shook his head and sighed. “You’re an impossible brat.” He grumbled, and Strigoi sped up to a gallop. The horse spend across the land.

Once the reached a river Bakura smiled. “I think you’re in for a real treat.” He said calmly. “It’s not very often I invite people into my home.” And with that, he urged Strigoi straight towards the body of water.

“I’ll be it isn’t often that the people you DO invite come willingly, either…” Mikado grumbled. His butt was KILLING him…

Bakura let out a laugh. “Actually, you’re the first.”

“Lucky me…” Mikado drawled sarcastically.

Bakura nodded. “Lucky you indeed.” He said as Strigoi barreled towards the body of water. Mikado just snorted.

Once the horse reached the water, he did not sink. In fact, to Mikado’s surprise, he just galloped across the water, leaving nothing behind himself but ripples. They charged towards the tall, near vertical embankment on the other side of the river. Mikado braced himself for the horse to leap up and try to scale it, but to his shock, the horse leapt THROUGH the dirt, and they were in a cave. Mikado let out a startled cry.

Strigoi rode the entire length of the cave, which seemed to be at a downward slant. Once they reached the bottom where the ground leveled out Mikado saw to his shock what could have once passed for a village, but was now the empty skeletal remains. Above, light filtered through cracks in the rock, making interesting patterns on the floor.

Bakura turned to Mikado and smiled, proudly announcing “This is my home. And hopefully you’ll get to like it so much that YOU will call it home, too.”